Colorado Statesman

THE COLORADO STATESMAN THE JOURNAL OF THE WEST. LABOR SHALL BE FREE RACE COUNTRY PARTY G. U. O. O. F. Statement of the Subcommittee of Management-Elect of G. U. O. of O. F. After Victory of the Courts—The New Officers Address the Fraternity and the Country. VOL. XXVI. To All Lodges and Members of the Order, Households, Patriarchies, P. G. M. Councils and Juveniles—Greeting: NO MAN is fit to be a grand officer of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America unless he regards himself as the servant of the order and not as its master. It is in this spirit that we are prepared to face the great responsibilities which rest upon us as your grand officers-elect. After a full and fair trial in Court of Common Pleas No. 3 in the city of Philadelphia, before an impartial Judge and jury, a unanimous verdict was rendered on April 23, 1920, that we are the officers and members of the subcommittee of management duly elected at the nineteenth B. M. C. An effort will, of course, be made to have the verdict set aside by the court in which the case was tried. Whatever the result of this effort may be, the case will be carried to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and we are confident that by that tribunal the finding of the jury will be approved. We are accordingly preparing to take over the duties of the subcommittee of management as soon as the Supreme Court directs that judgment be entered upon the verdict. Till this happens no decision is final and therefore you must not allow yourselves to be disturbed by any reports or rumors of any intermediate proceeding. Meanwhile we ask you to note the following important points: 1. It results from the verdict that the next regular and constitutional B. M. C. is the B. M. C. which will assemble in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 13, 1920. 2. As many lodges as possible should choose delegates to the Wilmington B. M. C. and should forward their credentials to Brother Robert J. Nelson, grand secretary-elect, at the Armstrong building, 1434 Lombard street, Philadelphia, Pa. We have opened a temporary office at this address until possession of the permanent offices of the subcommittee of management has been delivered to us by the court. 3. To prevent complication of accounts, we advise lodges for the present to continue to make remittances to Brother James F. Needham, at Twelfth and Spruce streets, Philadelphia. In due time he will be required to account to Grand Secretary-Elect Nelson, so that lodges remitting to him will get the credits to which they are entitled. 4. With so many forces tending to pull the people of this country apart, this is no time for holding rival conventions within the limits of a patriotic order like ours. If Brother Morris attempts to hold a convention in New York City he will be taking a wholly unnecessary step. We say this because all properly qualified delegates attending the B. M. C. in Wilmington will be assured of a square deal and a fair chance to vote. 5. We have no means of knowing what statements will be made to you by Brother Morris and the other grand officers whom we have been elected to succeed. If, however, you desire correct and impartial information you can get it by communicating with Brother Nelson at the above address, or by writing direct to our counsel, Hon. George Wharton Pepper, 2231 Land Title building, Philadelphia, Pa. 6. There is no truth in the report that we propose to move the headquarters of the order away from Philadelphia or to make any change in its policy except to give the lodges more influence in the decision of important questions and to substitute strict economy in management for what we believe has been a lavish expenditure of your money. We have no revolutionary plans. We propose to conserve and build up the order. If statements are made to the contrary, they will be wilfully and maliciously false. Faithfully and fraternally yours. (Signed) JOHN S. NOEL, Grand Master-Elect. W. T. FRANCIS, Deputy Grand Master-Elect. R. J. NELSON, Grand Secretary-Elect. CHAS. H. COLBURN, Grand Treasurer-Elect. W. T. ANDREWS, W. P. KEMP, J. ANTHONY JOSEY, J. G. ROBINSON, WM. A. CORNELIUS, Grand Directors-Elect. THE NATION-WIDE SPRING MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Washington, D. C. (Special).—For three thousand six hundred years Phoenicia thrived and flourished. This is longer than any other people on record has ever "kept the pace." This commercial nation "went to the wall" only when her business principles became lax, but for thirty-six centuries she held the whip-hand over the world's commerce. Her power was derived from her commercial prowess. Any nation or people that would thrive or flourish, thereby establishing an economic status among the nations of the earth, must do so by and through the channel of trade. Business is the foundation of civilization, and for this great cause the National Negro Business League is launching one of the biggest campaigns in the history of the race. In practically every city in America during the week of May 23rd an intensive membership campaign will be "hot on the trail" and no man or woman who has the business interest of the race at heart will escape the energy, "ginger" and "pep" of the local campaigners. The entire machinery of the national league is oiled up and ready to go, expressing its unlimited power through its local leagues. Every officer of the league is pledged to put his full personality into this effort—and the personality of the officers of the National Negro Business League is no mean asset. A special sermon is being suggested for the first day of the campaign, which falls on Sunday. Ministers all over the country are going to respond to the call of the league and are asked to preach from the text, "Seest thou a man diligent in his business he shall stand before kings."—Proverbs 22:29. Every forward-looking man and woman in the country will be willing to lend a hand in this effort to put DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1920 State Hint. & Nat Hint No. State House O, WYOMING, MO ADC THE JOURNAL DENVER, COLORADO, S over this movement for business organizations among Negro people. The National Negro Business League has established headquarters at Washington, D. C., 1816 12th Street, N. W., and solicits inquiries from those interested in carrying forward its program POLITICAL MEASURES URGED. Race Conference at Chicago Advises Race to Urge All Parties to Declare for an All-Inclusive Americanism and to Demand that Congress Pass Democracy Measures. Chicago, Ill., April 26.—The National Colorado Political Measures Conference called by the Equal Rights League, of which N. S. Taylor of this city is national president, concluded sessions, running over three days tonight. Following an address delivered by Monroe Trotter of Boston, Mass., and Rev. J. G. Robinson, national organizer, the conference adopted a public declaration and an address to the country, and laid plans to influence party conventions, candidates and Congress. The declaration read as follows: To the American People: Realizing keenly the economic and political injustice to which the colored Americans are being subjected, namely, lynching, mob violence, Jim Crow laws, technical disfranchisement, and wage slavery, we call upon and urge the delegates attending the National Democratic convention and earnestly insist that the delegates composing the National Convention of Republicans and appeal to all other political parties' conventions to include in their platforms drastic laws against these patent injustices before mentioned. We urge the party standard bearers to use personal influence for appropriate legislation and adequate enforcement measures to make effective the above reforms. We appeal to the colored people to observe closely the positions taken by the respective conventions and the attitudes of the political candidates. Finally we urge that these matters be brought to the direct attention of Congress and a drive made for legislation at this session, to the end that we may have a Nationalization of Democracy and true Americanism inclusive of 100 per cent of the American people. It was signed by a committee consisting of N. S. Taylor, Illinois; Rev. J. G. Robinson, Pennsylvania; Rev. Hogans, Ohio; J. D. Bibb, Illinois; W. Monroe Trotter, Massachusetts; J. A. Beadle, Illinois; L. A. H. Caldwell, Indiana; L. F. Baldwin, New York; J. L. Jones, Texas. The address to the country dealt with these matters at length and will be sent to political party committees, to candidates and to Congress and sent to the colored press. N. S. Taylor was chairman and S. L. Jones secretary of the Congress. TO ELECTROCUTE BOY FOR MUR DERING GIRL. Indianapolis, Ind., April 30.—William Ray, aged 19, was sentenced to be electrocuted August 5th at the Indiana state prison, Michigan City, by Judge James A. Collins of the Criminal Court here Tuesday night when a jury returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the first degree. Ray is said to have stabbed to death 14-year-old Martha Huff, a white girl, on April 19th. The Indiana law provides that the death penalty shall not be executed until at least 100 days have elapsed after conviction. Ray will be the first person to die in the electric chair in this state, and he will pay the penalty in the minimum time permitted and exactly 108 days after the crime was committed. WOODLAND, CAILF., NEWS Mrs. M. F. Gaither, state president of the Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Baptist Convention of Northern California, has returned after a two weeks' official visit in the Joalam Valley district, and some points in the Sacramento Valley district. She reports the work in most places doing nicely. Mrs. Gaither is a member and active worker of the Second Baptist Church of this city, though lives in Esparto, a few miles from Woodland. The Household of Ruth gave an entertainment Tuesday of last week for the benefit of the lodge. The attendance was quite large. The Pacific Motor car builders have purchased ten acres of land just outside of the city limits and says within the next eighteen months they will be working from 700 to 1,000 men. This sounds pretty good for Woodland. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Earl were the entertainers of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Muse and Mrs. Sophie Wright, the mother of Mrs. Earl, in their five-passenger Maxwell car to Esparto Tuesday of last week. There they all were royally entertained at dinner by Mrs. L. O. Gaither and her mother-in-law, Mrs. M. F. Gaither. In the afternoon Mrs. L. O. Gaither joined the party, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl took their guests to Capay, Guinda and Rumsey, returning the same day. Rev. and Mrs. Muse were much delighted with their trip over the strange land that they had not seen before. The party made a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Logan at Guinda. Mr. and Mrs. Logan are the owners of 200 acres of oil land there and are negotiating with some of the big oil companies for sale or lease. The party visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Watkins at Rumsey. These people are doing well and own large farms of fruit of various kinds. Miss Elous, their daughter, is quite an intelligent girl and good entertainer. She has a good income of her own. The Gaithers at Esparto own lovely property there. Both women are trained nurses, and for the past six months were kept quite busy. Mr. L. O. Gaither is some busy man. He has a hundred acres of almonds to care for and harvest, besides a large number of acres of grain. The Young People's Progressive Club is doing fine. They are taking in new members every meeting. Several joined at their last meeting. Mr. William Logan, a fine young man, was present and joined. He said that this was the greatest organization for young people that had ever been organized. Mr. Logan is one of our city mail carriers. Miss Jennie Gayls was a visitor in Sacramento Sunday, April 25. The Rev. Mr. Allen of Hutchinson, Kan., was in town last week and spent a day with Rev. and Mrs. Muse. It is reported that he has been called to the pastorate of the Baptist Church at Sacramento, Calif. Mrs. Sophia Wright has been quite ill the past few days with cold, but glad to note that she is improved and able to be out. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Brinson of Sacramento were here Sunday visiting with Mr. and Mrs. James Longerus, Mrs. Longerus is sister to Mr. Brinson. RACENEWS Gathered From Various Sources RACENEWS Gathered From Various Sources Trenton, N. J., April 30—The Senate passed the measure by Senator White of Burlington, known as the civil rights bill, by a vote of 17 to 0. The bill provides that when discrimination is shown to people of our race in hotels and theaters an action may be brought and the complainant recover a minimum of $150 and a maximum of $500 in the event of a conviction being found. COLORED BATTALION OF NATIONAL GUARD. Boston, Mass., April 29.—Authority to organize a battalion of colored troops as part of the National Guard of Massachusetts was communicated to Adjutant General Jesse F. Stevens from the military authorities in Washington. The previous lack of this authority had heretofore been explained by Governor Coolidge as reasons for not organizing a Negro unit in connection with the reorganization in this state of the National Guard. ATLANTA GIRL WINS IN ARMY ESSAY CONTEST. Atlanta, Ga., April 30.—To a young girl of the race here, Mildred Adele Barfield, 13 years old, a pupil of the Yonge Street school, who lives at 273 Auburn avenue, goes the honor of representing the Atlanta district in the United States army essay contest for papers on the subject, "What Are the Benefits of an Enlistment in the United States Army?" Mildred also gets a big silver cup, awarded by the War Department, as a prize to each district winner, and the cash prize of $25 offered by the Atlanta Kiwanis Club. CHURCH WAS DEFIANT. Chattanooga, Tenn., April 29.—Robert R. Church of Memphis made a game fight against the illy white outfit before the Republican state committee, which met to make up the temporary roll call for the state convention. The Shelby delegation, headed by Tom Taylor, was recognized. Mr. Church and Mr. Settle argued for the Negroes and the contest really furnished the only fireworks of the day. Church was in a defiant mood, making a courageous protest and threatened if his delegation was ousted not only to bolt the Republican ticket in the coming election, but to carry the Negroes of Shelby County and the entire state with him. CHICAGO RACE RELATIONS DISCUSSED. New York, N. Y., April 22.—The gravity of the racial situation in Chicago at the present moment is acknowledge by the partisans of all viewpoints. Three groups of organizations seem to be most actively interested in present and future conditions pertaining to the racial situation. The first of these to be mentioned, perhaps, should be the associations of real estate property owners in Hyde Park and Kenwood. And second, the leagues and circles of the colored people in the so-called Black Belt. Third, and significantly, womens clubs of both white and colored races who have formed an inter-racial committee for NO. 30 the advancement of better relationships between the two races for the purpose of getting all facts and all light possible on how the machinery of law and order is operating to prevent occurrences such as those of the summer of 1919. ANXIOUS TO FIND OUT EXACT CAUSE OF UNREST. Washington, D. C., April 28.—Senator Spencer of Missouri introduced a bill creating a commission on the racial question. The commission is to be composed of nine persons, three white men from the North, three white men from the South and three colored men. The commission is to be ap pointed by the President of the United States, and is to be divided into three groups of three men in each group, two white and one colored, serving for one, two and three years. The commission shall have authority to inquire into and thoroughly investigate the conditions surrounding the colored people in this country, and make an effort to ascertain the cause of the unrest among them, and if there be racial friction, the cause of the same, and to suggest such remedies as they may deem best calculated to relieve the situation and to bring about harmonious relations between white and colored Americans. The bill was read twice and referred to the committee on the judiciary. STUDENTS STRIKE AT WILBER- FORCE. Wilberforce, Ohio, April 30.—The students of Wilberforce University struck Tuesday morning at 7:30. The trouble arose over the passing of rigid laws forbidding certain social privileges to the students. The first hour classes were suspended, so were the second; when attempts were made to enter the class hall, the doors were barred and no one was allowed to enter. The spirit rose and reached its climax when attempts were made by Dean Jones to quell them. But when President Scarborough lifted his hand and spoke a few words the noise ceased. He succeeded in getting the body into Galloway hall, where a manly spirit was shown by the president, repealing the rigid laws until the next faculty meeting. Remarks were made by Superintendent Joiner, which were taken as a quelling powder; also by Professor Cooke and several students. The yelling, the rumbling, the tumult were all brought to a close with one word of the president, "I will let no man dictate to me." BOULDER NOTES The Cedar Art Literary Club met at the home of Mrs. Minnie Minkie Thursday afternoon. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. M. White. Song service was led by Mrs. Caleb Allen, prayer by Mrs. White. Each member responded to the roll call with a quotation. After the business was discussed the hostess served ice cream and cake. It was enjoyed by all present. The Misses Cave were club visitors. Mr. Lohen Mosley is spending a few days with his mother and sister, Mrs. Mosley, Miss Goldie Mosley. Mrs. C. W. Bueckhalter will go to Fort Collins to visit Mr. Buckhalter for a while. Mr. Howard Denton was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Katie Denton. Mrs. Mary Smith, son and daughter, Donald and Marguerite, will leave for Salt Lake City, Utah, to make their home. Mrs. Smith will spend the day in Denver on her way to Salt Lake City. She will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stephen. r FOREIGN. the country, with the killing of some persons In clashes between the police and demonstrators have been reported by the Glornal D'Ttalla in Rome, ‘The emperor of Japan, whose Illness revently necessitated u visit to the win: ter palace at Hayama, has returned to Tokio, according to a Tokio cable to the Nippu Jiji, Japanese vernacular newspaper at Honolulu. Foilu, the “halry one,” will no longer be the nickname of the French private soldier, Following the lead of the American army, the Freneh War De- partment has issued an order permit: ting soldiers to be smooth shaven, In many regiments mustaches formerly were obligatory. ‘Two alleged anarchists were killed and thirty wounded at Turin, Italy, in a May Day clash with a detachment of the royal guards, A group of imen carrying the black flag attacked the guards with rifles and hand grenades, serlously wounding two guards, ‘The gnurds opened fire. It Is sem-officially announced from Warsaw that a man named Posrednic ke, who is declared to have been one of the group which assassinated for: mer Emperor Nicholas, was taken from Jail and handed over to the Bolsheviki, who took him to the ted front. ‘There he was shot for high treason, Two men were killed and nine wounded in a conflict between civil jans and military at the railway sta- tion at Praga, a suburb of Warsaw, where troops from Posen were entrain: ing for the front. According to the military authorities the conflict arose between some of the soldiers and a group of Jews, ‘The Allied Reparation Commission ‘has refused Germany's recent request not to be “deprived of its last ships," and pointed out that, although it has been, three months since the treaty be: came effective, not a vessel has been delivered and that the commissioners cannot possibly consider further pro posals until a satisfactory quantity of tonnage is surrendered, GENERAL. Indications that volcanic eruptions were taking place on the Island of Old Providence In the Carribean sea were reported to New York by the United Fruit Company steamer Calamares, A wireless message from the ship sald that volumes of white smoke were ob- served ascending from one of its tall- est peaks, Supreme Court Justice Lydon of New York issued an order permitting the Equitable Trust Company of New York to sell approximately $2,000,000 worth of securities held as collateral on a loan to the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company contracted some years ago, Both parties consented to the step. Imprisonment for from one to three years was the sentence imposed at Phoenix in the — Superior Court on Harry Hurley, business man and rancher, convicted on a ‘charge of grand larceny in connection with the taking of 1,200 sacks of cement be- longing to the State Highway Commis- sion, Four hundred and forty-seven illicit stills were destroyed in the state of Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee dur- ing the month of March, according to reports received by the prohibition commission ut Washington, ‘The selz- ures include those made by state pro- hibition officers, federal revenue offi- cers and civil guardians of the law. Fire losses in Manila during 1919 were the largest in the history of the city, amounting to $10,783,000, accord- ing to the annual report of the fire department, made public, ‘The losses In 1918 amounted to $6,500,000. ‘The large increase is attributed to the fact that firefighting equipment has not kept pace with the growth of the city. ‘Thomas W. Simpkins, itinerant print- er, wo shot and killed Dr, James Wright Markoe in St. George’s chureh in New York several weeks azo, was found insane. Following the report of ‘the commission, Simpkins was sent to ‘the asylum for criminal insane at Mat- teawan. Chicago—not Reno—is the greatest divorce center in the world, according to Francis Minor Moody of Chicago, executive secretary of the Internation- al Committee on Marringe and Di- vorce, Mr. Moody explained that the divorce laws in Chicago were less rig- id than in New York and most other large cities. Reno, however, with an annual record of 1,944 divorces, is still holding the lead of high percentages. _ ‘Twenty-five seconds—one of the ‘shortest sentences on record in Feder- al courts—was imposed on Jesse Nash, colored, charged with tampering with ‘the mails, by Judge K. M, Landis at AN EPITOME OF LATE LIVE NEWS FROM ALL SOURCES erties circa cna < e S ag ee ee their lives in a fire which burned the rooming house in which they were sleeping at Mitchell, Neb. ‘The fire is supposed to have been caused by the upsetting of a lamp. Six persons were seriously injured and twelve others suffered lesser in- Juries when @ tornado passed through the northern part of Eureka, Kan, The high school building and fifteen resi- dences were badly damaged, Ruth Taylor, aged 8, and Ruby Mo- ger, 7, school girls, were struck by lightning and killed at a school house in the country near Dunning, Neb. The school building was demolished, but none of the other occupants was In- Jured. The bodies of Joe West, a ranch worker, his wife and their two chil- dren, aged 8 and 9 years, were found in their home near Roundup, Mont, by relatives. Authorities said the in- dications were that West killed him- self after shooting his wife and chil- dren. Life-sized portraits of ‘Theodore Roosevelt, bearing his last message on Americanism, are to bep laced in every school throughout the country through the efforts of the American Defense Society, according to an announcement from the headquarters of that organiz- ation, W. R, Powell, a Department of Jus- tice agent at Albuquerque, received a packuge that officials for a time sus- pected was a bomb, When it was fi- nally opened, however, it was found to contain an alarm clock. It bore a ‘Tucson, Ariz. postmark and is be- lieved fo have been intended as a joke. ‘Thomas Morris, 126 years old, is dead at the home of Charles Mitten, ranchman, eight miles northeast “of Ansley, Neb, He was born in Berren, North Wales, January 15, 1794. ‘The aged man never married and followed the profession of a cobbler for 100 years. He came to this country in 1871, locating at Streator, Il, and moved to Custer county, Nebraska, in 1886, bex.service men may enlist for an ex- tended cruise with the fleet, according to word received at the Denver Navy Recruiting Station, that the United States battleship Conneticut, flagship, accompanied by the U. 8. 8. Michigan, the U, S, 8. Minnesota, U.S. S. Kan- sas, U. S. S. South Carolina and U, 8. S. New Hampshire will make an ex- tended cruise, Men re-enlisting for this cruise will be sent to Philadelphia, Pa., with orders to report to the com- mander of the squadron for duty. WASHINGTON. Coinage of a Roosevelt two-cent plece has been authorized by a bill passed by the Senate, ‘The nayy’s radio system wherever Jocated, would be open to transmission of commercial business messages, {n- cluding press dispatches for two years, under a resolution ordered favorably reported by the House Merchant Ma- rine Committee a8 a substitute for the Senate measure, Farm loans aggregating more than $50,000,000 have been held up by the litigation over the valldity of the farm loun act, it developed at the confer- ence of farm loan officials at Wash- ington. Approximately $1,500,000,000 has heen saved for 1921, Chairman Good of the Appropriations Committee told the House, The reductions will not pre- vent the “healthful and vigorous fune- tioning of every needed government activity,” he said, adding, however, that they did mean retrenchment. The average cost of living for wage earners advanced 7 per cent between November, 1919, and March, 1920, ac- cording to a report made public by the national industrisl conference board. ‘This makes a total of 94.8 per cent since July, 1914, and of 21 per cent within one year, the report said. Collection of the nation’s taxes last year cost the government 53 cents for each $100 in revenue, according to a statement by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Total collections for the year were §3,850,150,000, and total ex- penditures in collecting that amount of $20,578,000, the statement declared. After forty years of congressional discussion of the advantages of a bud- get system, the Senate has passed Sen- ator MeCormick’s budget bill without a roll call or a dissenting voice. ‘The House has also passed a budget bill, and with it the McCormick bill will now go to conference. ‘There is con- siderable difference between the two measures, : President Wilson has signed the Fuller pension bill increasing the pen sions of veteruns of the Civil war and widows and other dependents of vet- Pithy News Notes Colorado checks, was urrested in Los Angeles after attempting to pass a forged check upon a hotel proprietor there, according to a dispatch received from Los Angeles, Bryant Nubey, who was supposed to haye been killed In Mexico, was remar- ried to his wife, Mrs. Grace Lane at Loveland following her divoree from her second husband, Nubey recently escaped from Mexico after two years’ imprisonment, and succeeded in get- ting into California, Golden has organized a commercial club with Herman F, Coors as its pres- ident, E. A. Phinney and Harry D. Martin, a Denver undertaker who lives in Golden, have been elected vice pres- idents; ©. F, Quaintance, secretary, and Grover Taylor of the Rubey Na- tional bank, treasurer. ‘The annual field day of the women of the University of Colorado will be held on May 20th, and in connection with it there will be a dance-drama that promises to become the feature of the day's program, Contests that have been scheduled Include tennis, archery, baseball and certain track events San Juan county—the Silverton dis- trict—is in Hne for a large gain in mine output during 1920, compared with last year, when several of the larger properties, such as the Gold King and the Sunnyside, were practi- cally out of commission by reason of destruction by fire, the influenza epi- demic and shortness of labor. ©. H. Wolfe, Greeley’ bee expert, de- clares that bee dealers are opposed to the daylight saving plan. Bees, ac- cording to Mr, Wolfe, refuse to come out until the sun reaches a certain height and warms the hives, If the owners work around the hives before that time it puts the bees In a bad humor, Since the bees refuse to ob- serve the new time the extra hour in the morning would be of no value to the owners, he sald, Every reservoir in the Poudre valley will be completely filled this year as the result of the recent blizzard. Be- cause of the drouth Iast year, the res- ervoirs were drained to the limit and unusual precipitation was needed to refill this season, At the present time both the Platte and Poudre rivers are running big heads of water In spite of the fact that most of the ditch com- panies are diverting water from the river for reservoir filling, Details of the $1,100,000 paving pro- gram adopted by. the city council, which haye been in preparation for months, were finally made public when the city commissioners at a special meeting, held in the couneil chamber, went on record in favor of paying four main thoroughfares of — Colorado Springs in the near future; authoriz- ing the city attorney to draw a resolu- tion pertinent to paving, which will embody the plans and specifications of the city engineer. Several county assessors have made partial reports to the State Immigra- tion Department on agricultural statis- tics for 1920, and the tabulation of these reports in the office of the de- partment will be begun about May 1. Such reports received to date indicate that the total acreage in cultivation this year will be somewhat greater than that reported last year, though it is yet too oarly to make any forecasts regarding the various crops. All ad- vance reports indicate a slight decrease in the acreage of winter wheat, bub # possible increase in spring wheat, corn and sorghums, and a possible slight in- crease in both oats and barley. One hundred thousand dollars is be- ing spent in Improving the Y. M. C. A. camp in preparation for the 1920 sea- son in Estes Park, ‘The first confer- ence will be for students of the Rocky Mountain states and will be held June 11 to 20, The twenty institutions composing the conference are expected to be represented by 850 students. ‘The report on the activities of the national forests In Colorado, made by the district forester to the State Im- migration Department for use in the 1920 edition of the Colorado Year Book, shows that more than 1,000,000 people spent their vacations in the na- tional forests of the state in 1919. ‘This number included persons from every state in the Union and from 23 foreign countries. Reports now being compiled by the State Immigration Departinent for pub- lication in the 1920 edition of the Colo- rado Year Book show a total of 3,060 public schools In Colorado, compared with 8,124 for 1919, ‘The decrease is due to consolidation of many rural schools during the past twelve months. ‘The number of teachers employed is approximately 7,280, an increase of about 115 over 1919. One of the largest sheep deals in the history of western Colorado was CENTENNIAL STATE ITEMS. 2 ae ae ee ; | A. HASER, Prop. Phone Main 6758 ARCHIE MARKET Er Wholesale and Retail Staple and Faney Groceries Fish and Oysters Hotels and Restaurants Our Specialty Fresh and Cured Eastern Corn-Fed Meats Fruits, Vegetables, Poultry. and Game " FREE DELIVERY i 1950 Larimer Street Denver, Colo. SE NEN MENT MERRIE NLMNMT cation of business and professional people In kome of the most prosperous cities and towns In the state, accord- Ing to the annual opportunity survey now being completed by the State Im- migration Department. — Apparently there Is greater demand for hotels at the present time than for any other kind of business establishments, more than sixty cities and towns reporting need for new hotels or for purchasers for existing hotels, There Is also con- siderable demand for physicians, though not so large a call as there was at this time last year, ‘The list now in- cludes nearly 1,000 opportunities, in more than fifty different business and professional Hines. It does not include positions of employment in established business houses, but only opportun!- ties for the e&tablishment of new busi- ness houses in locations whare condl- tions are favorable for success. Reports received by the Colorado Co- operative Crop Reporting Service from correspondents in all parts of the state indicate that there will be a falling off in the acreage devoted to both beans and potatoes in Colorado this yeur, unless plans of growers are ma- terlally revised between now and plant- ‘ing time. These reports indicate that ‘only about 70 to 75 per cent as large an acreage will be planted to beans this year as last year. ‘The total aere- age reported for this crop in Colorado last year was 69,800 acres, compared with 252,000 acres in 1918, and 250,000 acres in 1917, ‘The indicated acreage this year is from 48,000 to 52,000 acres, Reports from the principal potato pro- ducing sections indicate that the grow- ers now contemplate planting slightly more then 90 per cent as great an acre- age of potatoes to be grown under ir- rigation as were planted lust year. Reports from the districts where pota- toes are grown without Irrigation indl- cate about the same percentage. ‘Twelve years of differences between rival factions of the G. A. R. at Grand Junction, the Grand Junction Post No. 35 and Phil Sheridan Post No. 18, end: ed when a charter for the new “John A. Logan Post No, 21” arrived from the commander's office in Denver. There was great rejoicing among the old soldiers as the news spread that the long-drawn-out disagreements lad been forgotten and old ties united. A big celebration for Memorial day is planned by the combined posts. 0. 1. Croft, 72 years old, of Denver, a conductor on the Denver & Rio Grande railroad for the past thirty years, was found crushed to death in an elevator shaft in the Congress hotel at Pueblo, His body was found by Joe Walker, freight elevator pilot, who starts to work ut 8 o'clock, Walker conducted the elevator from the base: ment upward and when he got between the first and second floors he noticed Mr, Croft's body. He had been iead several hours, Patrons in the rural school districts of El Paso county in the last four years have decreased, the number of Wistricts in the county by one-fifth through the casting of majority ballots for school consolidation, ‘The latest consolidation was effected when Dis trict No, 61, northeast of Calhan, voted to combine with Calhan, which has a modern building and a High school. ‘The children from the northeast dis- trict are to be transported to Calhan by motor bus, At a meeting of fair officials of Grand, Routt and Moffat counties a plan was recently evolved whereby the various Moffat road counties may co- operate in the matter of fairs. ‘There will be no competition in the matter of dates this year. Moffat county comes first, September 10 and 11; Routt county next, September 15, 16 and 17, and Grand county the follow: Ing week. Advanee reports from county as- sessors on the number of fruit trees of bearing age in the various counties, now being received by the State Immi- gration Department, indicate that the total number of fruit trees in the state will be considerably greater than most people have believed. ‘There has been no complete survey of the number of fruit trees in the state since that made by the Federal Census Bureau in 1910, und the general impression has been that the increase In all classes of fruit has been very slight since that time and In some classes a decrease has been forecasted. Such reports as have been received to date, however, indicate increases in all classes of fruit trees and rather large increases in most classes. ‘These Increases are due chiefly to relatively smull increases in counties where fruits are not raised extensively, William I, Lott, 25 years old, a for- ner soldier, shot and killed himself at a. 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This has worked out for the benefit of both organizations, the Legion often taking part in the community entertainments and Community Service offering its assistance in membership campaigns and publicity. Often the local organizer is asked to explain the community program at banquets given by the local post. The understanding arrived at on such occasions usually has definite results. One of the most recent services which Community Service was glad to render was the arranging of a program for the presentation, through the American Legion, of the certificates from the French High Commission to the nearest of knn of those who lost their lives in the world war. A complete program for the service was drawn up by an official at Community Service headquarters and sent out to all Legion posts as suggestive for Washington's birthday. It included appropriate numbers of the French and American music, a reading of Markham's poem, "France in Battle-flame," and a fitting pageant scene. Many cities used the service as written, others adapted it to suit local conditions. The future plans of the American Legion and Community Service include features which can be worked out by both organizations together, to the mutual benefit of themselves and the community. In fact, the similarity of purposes will make more strongly effective the efforts of each for a better citizenship. MURPHY SAW OVERSEAS DUTY New Director of Service Division at National Headquarters is Native of Vermont. Gerald J. Murphy, the new director of the Service division at national headquarters of the American Legion, Indianapolis, is a native of Rutland, Vt., and has served with the American Legion since the establishment of temporary national headquarters in New York. He was born in 1896. He was graduated from St. Michael's college, Winooski, Vt., with the class of 1917, and then matriculated at Georgetown University Law school, Washington, D.C., but left to join the infantry before the completion of the year. He was later attached to the war risk section, then being formed by the late Maj. Willard D. Straight and sailed for overseas duty December 12, 1917. He saw service at the various debarkation camps in England and Scotland. He left Brest in January, 1919, and was discharged from the army, February, 1919. He has risen to the rank of regimental sergeant major, but was never commissioned. He was assistant head of the special service section of the bureau of war risk insurance for three months and was then called to headquarters of the American Legion as assistant head of the insurance division and later of the service division, which took over the work and handled all other claims of ex-service men. Mr. Murphy succeeds Charles F. Sheridan of Syracuse, who has been head of the service division at national headquarters of the American Legion for the past eight months, and who resigned to resume the practice of law in his native city. GOOD OF COMMUNITY SERVICE Ideals and Purposes Are in Evidence Now That Initial Organization Is Completed. Soon after the organization of the American Legion an official order went out from the headquarters of War Camp Community Service to its field workers. Assistance and good will were to be given to the American Legion in all localities. On its side the Legion had already expressed its attitude toward the fast developing program of community service by the following clause in its constitution: "to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation." When the American Legion began its drive for membership and sought to establish posts, the accumulated experience of War Camp Community Service with soldier and sailor needs proved helpful. The services of nine organizers of proved ability were placed at the Legion's disposal. As necessity demanded, offices, clubs and information booths became centers for the campaign. The swift advance of the organizers as post after post was established showed that common ideals and a common purpose constituted a great propelling power in this drive for members. And now that initial organization has been completed, these same common ideals and purposes are evident. The friendliness of the American Legion for Community Service has recently been manifesting itself in various ways. In Fayetteville, N. C., the Legion is pledging funds for the 1920 program of a community club and three officers of the local post are working on the general Community Service committee. The entire community work in another place was continued at the suggestion and with the backing of the Legion. The Girls' Community Service League members are being asked to discuss with the local post and the leading men of the town the building of a community house. One of the Legion members in Freeport, Long Island, is so interested in the Community Service program that he is devoting a great deal of time and effort to engage the public in extensive plans for a civic center and community house. In several places a "community council" of Legion members has been appointed as a special committee to work with Community Service. Wherever the girls' groups are continuing activities the American Legion members are the popular guests at dances and parties. In Nassau-Queens county, New York, the girls' clubs are successfully working out with the Legion community forums and social evenings. The forum discussions often lead to warm debates on national and international topics. The ex-soldier is keen to discuss current events and the girls are prepared to cope with several up-to-the-minute subjects. The patriotic stimulation and sociability resulting from these meetings is showing good results. In less pretentious but nevertheless practical ways the Legion is working with Community Service in other places. For example in Baltimore it is giving free use of its ballroom each Saturday night to the girls' clubs. In Frederickburg, Virginia, it helped in the production of a minstrel show; in Chelsea, Michigan, the post is opening its club rooms for a general Community Service in its request for the use of the armory for a recreational program. A recreational and social program that is often community wide has been continued by the American Legion in many communities where the War Camp Community Service ceased to exist after the demobilization of the soldier. In cases where the soldiers' club or "hospitality house" was vacated by the government the American Legion went in and began a "carry on" movement. This was true in Dallas, Texas, where the American Legion, together with the Rainbow, 36th and 90th divisions, assumed the responsibility of running the soldier club. In Junction City, Kansas, the Legion has practically full charge of the Community House and its program. The numerous occasions on which Community Service has been able to assist in programs given by the various local posts serve as other examples of the co-operation between the two organizations. From coaching the chorus of a minstrel show to the arrangement of an entire evening, orchestra to speakers, the Community Service workers have willingly put themselves at the beck and call of the Legion. In Hackensack, New Jersey, the opportunity of helping in a musical entertainment led to the possibility of forming a glee club of the Legion men; and the colored post of Englewood, New Jersey, has asked the help of Community Service in arranging a year's program of activities. The community council of Chelsea, Michigan, is cooperating with the Legion in conducting two weekly dancing classes, followed by a community dance. The Legion club rooms in Houston, Texas, were renovated and redecorated with the help of Community Service. In many places the Community Serv- AMERICAN US LFCION headquarters of the American Legion, Indianapolis, is a native of Rutland, Vt., and has served with the American Legion since the establishment of temporary national headquarters in New York. He was born in 1896. He was FROG IN THE THROAT By R. RAY BAKER (©, 1920, by McClure Newpaper Syndicate. "Gezunk!" called the bullfrog in the pond. Sam Bristol, lying flat on his back, his face turned toward a sky unmarred by clouds, smiled good-naturedly. "Good old Nebuchadnezzar," he whispered. Nebuchadnezzar was Sam's name for the frog. There was no apparent reason for that appellation, unless it was that the antipal's back was of the same color as the field fodder the ancient king was said to have eaten at one erratic period of his career. "I detest that frog!" said Amelia Whitton, sitting nearby. "Frogs are so homely, and their voices are worse, except when they sing at night, and Nebuchadnezzar never does. He just croaks all day long. I don't see what you can find about him that is so charming. I can't tolerate any sound that isn't musical." Sam pursed his lips and whistled meditatively. "That's not musical either," Amelia observed. "There isn't much about me that is—any more" he whispered. "Ever since I caught a severe cold five years ago I haven't had even a speaking voice. I don't see how you can stand it to have me around Amelia; I'm so unmusical." "Of course you know I care for you," she said "in spite of the fact that you have no voice. I should have liked to know you when you could sing though. Isn't there any remedy?" "The doctor says no," he rasped: "so you see if you marry me you'll either have to do all the talking yourself or have me for a constant note of discord in your life of harmony." "I wish you could sing as folks say you used to." Amelia sighed. "I think it would reconcile me more—to my fate," and she finished with a laugh—a musical laugh. Her "fate" was her marriage to Sam, which was to take place as soon as she finished a course in vocal harmony she was about to commence. "It would be fine if we could go to the city together and study music," she went on. "Yes, it would. To tell you the truth, Amelia, I'm afraid to let you go alone. You'll land in some big opera company and fall in love with the star, and you'll forget about little Sammy in his very proscale but prosperous shoe store back here in Glendon." She shook her head. "No danger. Sam. I'm not that kind. But I wish you were going to study with me. When we finished we could get married and teach voice—if you could make some arrangements about your shoe business." "That wouldn't be difficult," he said. "Johnson practically runs the business now; and I'd give him a half interest. But what's the use? I haven't any more voice than our friend Nebuchadnezzar. I have a frog in my throat." "Gezunk!" chimed in the bullfrog, as if to say, "who says I haven't a voice?" Amelia shuddered. "Let's go. Your friend frog gets on my nerves. I used to rather like him when we used to visit this little gien, but since I've studied harmony I've lost interest in his croaking." They went back to the village and Sam, after escorting her home, hurried to his store. Three weeks later Amelia packed two trunks and three nandbags and set out for Chicago, where she would study voice with the masters. Sam took her to Precott, a village ten miles from Glendon, for the railroad on which she was to make her journey did not touch the latter place. The luggage, except one handbag, went ahead by motortruck and the exception followed with Amelia and Sam in his buggy. Sam never had been able to give up his spirited driving horse for an automobile. "Good luck to you," he whispered as he kissed her good-by, and leaped from the train as it started. She waved a hand from the window and he responded similarly, and stood and watched the train vanish round a curve. For five minutes he stood at the station, dejected and lonely; for Sam and Amelia had been sweethearts since his advent into Glendon three years ago. He wished he could resurrect his life of five years—before he lost his voice. Sam had never told Amelia much about it, because it worthed him in spite of the jovial attitude he appeared to take toward his "frog in the throat." He drove slowly back along the road. The sunshine of spring and the flowers and foliage and birds that it brought, cast a spell over him, but it was a spell of moroseness rather than gladness. That is, he endeavored to drive slowly, but the horse, which was full of life and had not been in the harness much lately, did not relish the iden. As she watched the scenery flash past, a neglected magazine in her lap, Amelia's mind was full of thoughts of the future. She knew her voice was good and she was confident she would realize her ambitions. If she had known what was taking place on the country road, however, her thoughts would have been less of herself and more of Sam. Had she possessed a magic glass into which she could look and see whatever she wished, she would have witnessed a horse running away, dragging a man on the ground holding fast to the lines and paying for his tenacity with bumps and brushes and much dust and grime. In the city Amelia made her home with a second cousin. She accepted some few attentions from young men who were commandeered for her especial benefit, but seldom received any one of them more than once, and she always wrote and told Sam about them. After a year of consecientious and concentrated study with one of the city's leading vocal masters, Amelia had progressed so rapidly that her instructor told her she was qualified for grand opera—a minor part, of course, but with opportunities to make rapid strides to the zenith. He promised to intercede with some of his influential friends in the profession. While this matter was brewing Amelia received the surprise of her life in the form of a letter from a noted impresario, informing her that he was willing to try her out for the leading part in a new production. She was not aware that she had become known among the higher-ups. "There was no question about the advisability of accepting," her instructor told her warmly, as much surprised as she and somewhat puffed up because of the credit he felt was due him. "When Mr. Dinsmore makes an offer like that, it means something." Correspondence resulted in an appointment being made at a theater and, with a pounding heart, Amelia went to keep it. She realized that her big opportunity had come. A rehearsal was in progress, but Mr. Dinsmore was summoned to the box office and she introduced herself to him. He escorted her back of the stage and sent a boy to a dressing room on an errand. The boy returned with a young man costumed as a gondoller. "Hello, Amelia," said the young man in a musical voice, bowing low. She stared at him, stunned. He looked for all the world like Sam Bristol; but of course Sam was back in Glendon selling shoes with his whispering voice. She had received a letter from him only a week ago. "Oh, it's all right, Amelia," he said, clasping her in his arms and imprinting a kiss on her lips. "I'm Sam. This is my company. I used to be in opera before the frog crawled into my throat. "My voice? Well, old Nebuchadnezzar is responsible. When I was driving back from the station I passed the pond and Nebuchadnezzar saluted me with a 'gezunk,' or a word to that effect. The horse was feeling kittenish and I had been dreaming—mostly of you—and I was pretty well scared. Before I knew what I was doing I called 'whoa' good and loud. Since then I've had my real voice. The doctor says it never would have happened if it hadn't been for the strain in calling 'whoa'." "Good old Nebuchadnezzar," whispered Amelia, returning the hug that would have made a bear turn the color of a frog, out of envy. Washington's Tour of the South In the spring and summer of 1791, President Washington made a tour of the south, visiting the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. This was perhaps the first presidential "swing around the circle." Archibald Henderson, author of "The Conquest of the Southwest," soon to be published by the Century company, has just completed a detailed investigation of this trip. He retraced Washington's steps and reports that be unearthed a wealth of generally unknown and forgotten facts and incidences concerning the life of "The Father of Our Country." During his investigations Dr. Henderson made an interesting and valuable collection of old prints, rare engravings, portraits and facsimiles of unique letters and documents. Just Runs Things. "Den ag'n, sah, dar's de cheap man" contemptuously sald good old Parson Bagster. "He hums and haws and hangs back 'bout j'in'in de church twell he gits de 'tention of everybody, and den he flings up his hands and comes 'thoo wid a howl of triumph, like he'd done 'invented salvation, and nobody hadn't never used none of it befo'. And he hasn't been instigated into de fellowship no' dan 'bout six mont's twell he's runnin' de church wid a high hand and gittin' ready to discharge the Lawd and hold a Jedgement day hissef. Dat's de cheap man."—Kansas City Star. Don't Waste Time. The main difference between the man who succeeds and the man who merely grovels along in a mediocre sort of way is that one utilizes every hour of his time to the best advantage he knows how, while the other is content to dwaddle. When business is not particularly brisk and the weather is depressing there certainly is a temptation to sit at the window and watch the crowd go by. But those who succumb to such temptations wake up sooner or later to find that the whole procession has passed them and left them in the lurch. Don't sit at the window. Get out and hustle.—Forbes Magazine. Can't Write Their Own Names. In 1917 the children's bureau of the United States government examined 19,696 boys and girls, fourteen to sixteen years old, in five different states where child labor is not prohibited. One-fourth of these, like a great many business men, could not write their names so that anyone could read them. 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He says that when on the tracks most of the load is concentrated on a limited portion of the tread, so that it is overloaded and quickly worn away, besides, a sharp pointed frog may actually cut a piece off the tire just as a knife would. Advice to a Beginner A girl may not accept your proposal, but she will always admire your judgment—Topeka Capital RAVEN Sandpaper Label. A device for protecting people from taking doses from poison bottles by mistake is a sandpaper label. The ordinary label is pasted in a piece of sandpaper large enough to go all around the bottle, so that when any one takes up the bottle in the night, no matter how dazed from sleep he may be, the rough, unfamiliar feel of the sandpaper rouses him and he recognizes at once that the bottle contains poison of some description: The printed label tells the kind of poison in the bottle. Punctuality Valuable Asset. 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Further particulars on application PERPETUAL PUSHING. determination to stick is the findings. Confidence, self-reliant, will attract the attention and carry you on to success, and see failure ahead of it. "Perpetual pushing at once and make a seeming no launches out into business with perpetual push, can be believed in Napoleon and was another character who believed in him and trusted in our time who did more ing and confidence in himself, discovered a new world—A ing and confidence in one out of countenance the pre encounter on every hand have faith as a grain of my love hence to yonder place impossible unto you"? THE SPIRIT and determination to stick is the key to success in any and all understandings. Confidence, self-reliance, belief in yourself that you are right, will attract the attention of others and cause them to believe in you and carry you on to success. But if you start out with that doubtful feeling and see failure ahead you have already failed and it is needless to start. "Perpetual pushing and assurance put a difficulty out of countenance and make a seeming impossibility give way." The young man who launches out into business and has real confidence in himself, coupled with perpetual push, cannot fail. Napoleon was a great general because he believed in Napoleon and he felt that he could not possibly lose. Theodore Roosevelt was another character who believed in himself so thoroughly that others believed in him and trusted and followed him. We know of no man in our time who did more perpetual pushing than Theodore Roosevelt. By perpetual pushing and confidence in himself, Columbus gained the support of a queen and discovered a new world—America. By perpetual pushing and confidence in one another we, as a race, can most assuredly put out of countenance the prejudices, difficulties and impossibilities which we encounter on every hand. Have we not read in the Bible that "If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed ye shall say unto the mountain remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you"? A QUESTION OR TWO. in the constant fight in the war are the real beneficiaries of colored people gained by the man material welfare has come each other? Questions, worthy the thou and woman in our community of those who are opposed to the policy for years of the easy of each other to prevent among us. It is the same prevalence applies to labor organizations can be kept for corporate greed to o prejudices and personal life issues an easy matter to slip neficiary is the man who is the public service and who influence. We have as a advancement. On the conspair our demands for reco-strength. Almost any one observations of any man of the us are too weak to take us work is one defeat after and reversed. Another bad feather, nimosities, bickerings and fabric; they enter the house planting deep the seeds of and the race for years to come with the policy which we. IN WHOSE interest is the constant fight in the ranks of colored citizens being kept up? Who are the real beneficiaries? Up to the present time what have the colored people gained by these dissensions? What if any real advancement in material welfare has come to us as a result of our constantly knifing each other? These are serious questions, worthy the thoughtful consideration of every race-loving man and woman in our community. The fight is being kept up in the interest of those who are opposed to the advancement of the Negro. It has been the policy for years of those who hate us to take advantage of our jealousy of each other to prevent anything like a union of purpose or action among us. It is the same principle which the capitalistic or corporate influence applies to labor organizations. Just so long as these organizations can be kept fighting over trivialities just so long is it possible for corporate greed to enslave them. Men persist in permitting their prejudices and personal likes and dislikes to bend them down until it becomes an easy matter to slip upon them the yoke of servitude. The real beneficiary is the man who believes that the Negro should have no place in the public service and who desires to weaken his claims by dividing his influence. We have as a result of knifing each other made no material advancement. On the contrary we have lost much of the respect formerly paid our demands for recognition. We have developed a very undesirable strength. Almost any one of our factions is strong enough to defeat the aspirations of any man of the other faction and nearly, if not all our factions are too weak to take up a man and make him. The result of our work is one defeat after another, while if united the conditions would be reversed. Another bad feature about this matter is this: these jealousies, animosities, bickerings and unseemly strifes are prevading our entire social fabric; they enter the home, the club, the church, business walks, and are planting deep the seeds of hate that are destined to bring to our children and the race for years to come harvests of division and war. Let us do away with the policy which means suicide to our future hopes and ambitions. A PHASE OF POLITICS. a time in the history of a war for anything it is the preamble the Grand Old Party will be restored. controversies among the Dages, their wholesale actions, fundamentals of our constitution breaking down of the milieu surely be but the inew IF THERE was ever a time in the history of a nation when revival and resurrection counted for anything it is the present, and the supporters and mainstays of the Grand Old Party will prove undoubtedly that her power and influence is restored. With the series of controversies among the Democrats, with their nonfulfilment of party pledges, their wholesale action in trying to reform and remove some of the fundamentals of our constitution, the deviation from the old landmarks, the breaking down of the milestones along our country's journey, there can surely be but the inevitable result, which is graphically summed up in the expression, "a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand." While we have, as far as individuals are concerned, a few Democrats that would do the right by the people of a nation irrespective of class, creed or color, yet, as is well known, they are powerless to perform effective service, as the overwhelming force on their side would necessarily neutralize, if not efface anything suggestive of advantageous help to a cause beneficial to us. The Progressive element, in other words, the element that seems to be in favor of a new form of things, cannot expect at this time to measure up and bring any drastic reforms to bear under the guise of Progress for the nation—as right here in our state the desire for federal positions and office-holding stands out conspicuously as the slogan for a complete reversing of things. The Republican party has been charged with many things of otherwise than the best, but can you remember that those who shouted and are shouting are among the class of people who if they cannot rule will ruin? The resurrection and the revival of true Republican spirit will show that the people of this country are not going to run any more risk in placing the reins of government in the hands of any party whose motto is the discarding or the elimination of a portion of its citizens to the advancement of the other, nor in the hands of a few trouble-makers who glory in the sentiment, "progressiveness of action," and who at heart are not only disturbers of the peace and good order of the nation but are trying to make the impossible possible. The wearer of the shoe experiences where it pinches. Long Ive Republicanism! Progressivism, abide your time. Common Language a Bond and Barrier Between British and Americans. By SIR AUCKLAND GEDDES, British Ambassador to U. S. A. One result of the war has been to multiply the possibilities of such individual misunderstandings. What we all want more consciously to realize is that nations can not be judged by a few chance specimens of their citizens. They must be judged by the expression of their collective will, made manifest in hours of crisis. Judge Britain by her action as a nation during the war, during, if you will, one month of the war—April, 1918—and I think no Briton or friend of Britain need be ashamed of his citizenship or his friendship. Judge America by her action when she came into the war, her whole-hearted and instantaneous adoption of compulsory military service and, even more striking, the voluntary rationing of the use of food and fuel in millions of households, and I think no American or friend of America need be other than proud of his citizenship or his friendship. These are the great signs of the pure gold of unselfish idealism in national souls, and long after the hysterical shouting and exaggerations have passed away, long after the false generalizations have been exposed and their falseness recognized, the ultimate essential verity, the capacity to forget self in the service of a common ideal, will bind our nations in a voke of service to mankind. Mississippi Valley Tired of Being Back Yard of Atlantic Coast. Mississippi Valley Tired of Being Back Yard of Atlantic Coast. By A. C. CARPENTER, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce The Mississippi valley embraces forty-one per cent of the area, more than fifty per cent of the population, and more than seventy per cent of the raw material produced in the United States. The bulk of the national resources of soil, of mines, of forests and waterways lies within its boundaries. During the past half century the valley has in fact functioned very largely as a back yard to the Atlantic seaboard. The cause underlying this condition was the ability of the Atlantic seaboard through the east and west railroads to control the transportation of the valley and by a system of rate relationship, differentials, and tariffs so to shape the movement of valley commerce as to develop the Atlantic seaboard financially, commercially and industrially. The time and the opportunity to break up this transportation control and to give the valley access, by low resistance channels north and south to its natural ports on the gulf have come. The Mississippi Valley association has been organized as a strong and practical medium through which the people of the valley can make common cause in all matters affecting the broad, general interests of the region living between the east and west mountain ranges, Canada and the gulf. Divorces Which Can Be Stopped Only by Being Made Unprofitable. Divorces Which Can Be Stopped Only by Being Made Unprofitable. By GEORGE ALLAN SMITH, Denver Attorney I need of legislative reforms for the purpose of mish, shameless couples to obtain legal separation. Involve childless couples. They can only be stoptable. We are not only a strong influence against divorce, since they either persuade to a settlement out of the ruling of the domestic nest with the reckless and such parties to these childless marriages indulge, with money in sight to make the alimony question a matter to be worth the while of our spiritual leaders to presenting to the coming legislature an amendment that would, in case of divorce suits between childless entirely or limit it to such an amount as active, not according to the wealth of the other parties common and average standard of the community. Slam the Door on the Reporter to Him; He's a Regular Guy." There is need of legislative reforms for the purpose of making it very hard for selfish, shameless couples to obtain legal separation. Usually cases of this type involve childless couples. They can only be stopped by being made unprofitable. Children are not only a strong influence against divorce, but in the event of divorce they either persuade to a settlement out of court or prevent the befouling of the domestic nest with the reckless and abandoned license in which parties to these childless marriages indulge, whenever there is enough money in sight to make the alimony question a real fighting prize. It might be worth the while of our spiritual leaders to look into the matter of presenting to the coming legislature an amendment to our divorce laws that would, in case of divorce suits between childless couples, either deny alimony entirely or limit it to such an amount as would enable the party to live, not according to the wealth of the other party, but according to the common and average standard of the community as a whole. am the door on the reporter-talk to him.性 editor, every managing editor, every publish Don't slam the door on the reporter—talk to him. Every city editor, every managing editor, every publisher of a newspaper wants to publish the truth. He wants both sides of every story and he wants only facts. Many a reporter has been sent out of the local room looking for a job because he wrote a little more than he knew to be true. Furthermore, reporters are all regular men. If the average reporter devoted the same energy to a business that he puts into getting and writing news there would be more wealthy men in Chicago. A good reporter has to think twice as fast as the person he is interviewing; he has to know enough about diplomacy and tact to ask leading questions; he has to be conscious of every situation that might arise; he has to understand a trifle before any one else just what a situation means. Don't be afraid of him when he jams his finger on your door bell and rings it for an hour. He is a gentleman—he knows and appreciates life—he will be fair and square—he is human and he is honest. Talk to him. He's a regular guy. Photo by Western Newspaper Unit The cure for such ills as exist is, I am sure, frankly to recognize that the common language is at once a bond and a barrier between the English and American peoples, and to work to strengthen its binding power and weaken its separating influence. It can be done, but it is not the work of a day or a year. The Englishman who saw his best girl off with an American soldier or sailor is going to continue braying that he dislikes Americans, which is not what he really means at all. What he really means is: "I dislike seeing my girl take any notice of another male." By MORROW CRUM, Chicago Tribune CHEYENNE, WYO, NEWS CHEYENNE, WYO, NEWS LARGE and enthusiastic audience attended the meeting of the Cheyenne Civic League of Colored People at the Second Baptist Church on Thursday evening, April 29. Rev. J. M. Endicott was the principal speaker of the evening; subject, "Franchise." In part he said: "Mr. President and members of the Cheyenne Civic League, and Friends; It is a matter of great importance that the citizens of this community and the race at large should exercise the privilege of suffrage. It is also important and necessary that each citizen should know his name is registered and should induce his neighbor to do likewise. There is a floating colored population of one million north of Mason and Dixon line who do not stay in any community long enough to exercise the rights of citizenship. The work of the Civic League is to induce these people to remain stationary long enough to exercise the privilege of suffrage. These migratory colored people who have to migrate to the north on account of unnatural conditions in the southland; if taught to think the assistance such votes will be to their dependant brother, would aid materially to better the condition of those who are denied privilege of suffrage. For more than a year the Civic League has endeavored to teach the floater the importance of remaining stationary in Wyoming and now we must see to it that every one of these persons should qualify. By the exercise of free ballot only can the true principles of democracy be attained." The reverend gentleman's address was most interesting and of much benefit to his hearers. This meeting was the first meeting of a series to create civic pride. Mr. H. C. Jefferson presided at the Civic League meeting. Mr. Jefferson is an abie president; is logical; his presence was a source of pleasure to members and friends. Mrs. Jefferson delivered a delightful and instructive address regarding observations in the Southwest and expressed a desire to aid in all things to better racial condition. Mrs. Jefferson has a very handsome personality; is intelligent and a useful lady in any community, and absolutely free from personal vanity or pride of intellect. Mrs. Jefferson will play an interesting part in the social and civic life of Cheyenne. We welcome her for her own true value and she is doubly welcome as the helpmate of our true Christian citizen. Mrs. James Smith rendered a beautiful solo, with Mrs. Lillian Smith accompanist. When there is real work to be done by the Civic League one can depend on the Smiths. Rev. C. O. Smith made a few remarks. The reverend gentleman has barely recovered from the "flu" and the audience was denied the pleasure of hearing his vigorous paradoxes. Mr. Chas, Robinson and the Union Pacific Colored Band rendered excellent selections. This was the first time the Civic League had the honor of their presence, and it is a question to be debated if their presence was caused by the persuasive influence of Sergeant-at-Arms J. H. Moss, or Sister Anna Dickerson of the entertainment committee of the Second Baptist Church. The Statesman's reporter gives due credit to Mrs. Dickerson for the most successful meeting of April 29. Mr. G. C. Winfield has resigned his position at Union Depot restaurant for a more lucrative position in Chicago. James Hicks had two toes amputated on account of a previous injury. Mr. Hicks is at St. John's Hospital. Mrs. Will Rodd, who has been very ill, is now slightly impaired. Mr. Will Christian is seriously ill. Mrs. C.'O. Smith arrived in the city, called to administer to the comfort of Rev. Smith. Rev. J. M. Endicott departed to attend the A. M. E. Church general conference. THY KINGDOM COME Behold, behold, the last days are at hand. Come, come, Lord Jesus, Thy kingdom come! The Saints doth long for Thee Thy Bride awaits her happy home Earth travails in misery. When comes the change of time and place, My work on Earth well done. Upon my brow the mark of Him Who hath the victory won. I hope to join Heaven's mighty host Descending from on high. ACCEPT OR REJECT HIM, WHICH1 By Lovis J. Penny In hordes, pell mell, men are rushing Seeking pleasure on every side, Swelling the waves of sin's ocean gushing, Drifting away on destruction's tide. Unheeding His word or righteous cry, Warning them of their destination, Imploring them ere night draws nigh Seek shelter from sin's desolation. Long years ago on Calvary's brow, With His life Jesus paid the debt, To accept Him is life Eternal, To reject Him despair and regret. The "Gospel Ship" is still moving Piloted by His mighty hand, Ere long He will come in His glory, Oh then, what a time there will be, Unavailing will be their story, They'll confess Him on bended knee. The saints who on earth long pleaded In vain to have them come in To the blessed ark of the Gospel, From out of night's gloom and sin. Shall be gathered together in triumph Over sin, death and the grave. And they in their torment and anguish Hear "depart," and "too late to save!" Today He is tenderly calling, He is willing and anxious to save All who will accept His salvation, From the sting of death and the grave. Dr. Huff's office phone is Champa 6001. And his residence, Phone York 4101. When not reached at office or home, call Atlas Drug Co., Main 875. Office Hours 11 to 12 a. m., and 3 to 5 p. m. For employment see the Industrial Realty Co. Employment Agency, 716 East Twenty-sixth Ave. York 4561. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS' ANNUAL MEETING. Denver, Colorado, April 24, 1820. To the Stockholders' Western Association To the Stock Market Investment Association: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Western Loan and Investment Association will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 1920, at the office of 8 clock room day, at room 25, Western Newspaper Union Building, 1824 Curtis Street, Denver, Colorado, for the election of officers and directors of said association and for transaction and all other business which may properly come before said association. Scotch for Tough. Stopping at the same boarding house as myself was a young Scotsman, who was annoyed at every meal by the landlady inquiring as to the name in Scottish of the various articles on the table. On this particular day she passed the meat to him saying, "What would you call that in Scotland?" He tried it gingerly with his fork then looked up seriously and replied, "Leather."—Exchange. Wolf Once a Monarch. The old folk tales are right—as they nearly always are if rightly read. Before firearms were well developed, no lone man had any chance worth mentioning against the rush of a wolf pack. The gray prowlers were the terror of Europe, as the tiger still is the terror of India, and deservedly so. Children who gather to stare at a wolf in the zoo are gazing at a captive king. Lack of Tact Jones—What a Jonah that fellow Smith is! After owing me $5 for two years he came up to me on the street and paid me right while I was talking to Brown, whom I had owed $5 for three years!—Chicago Daily News, Timely Advice. If you would keep the wolf from the door don't invigle him into the front yard with titbits of extravagance. Camouflage. Wonkers Subscriber—"Do me a favor. Central; make this connection as poor as you can. I want my wife to think I am in Tarrytown."—The Telephone Review. Has this been remarked to you on account of premature gray hair, or do you keep yourself looking young? You can easily do so with VAN'S MEXICAN R HAIR COLOR RESTORO This meritorious preparation restores the gray hairs to their original color. You will be highly pleased with the results, if not your money returned. At all dealers $1.00 per bottle. THE KELLS COMPANY NEWBURGH, N. Y. DISTRIBUTORS THE GREATEST AUTHORITY IN THE WORLD PREScribes CUSHMAN'S MENTHOL INHALER A. M. DR. Brown is Senior Surgeon to the Central London Throat and Ear Hospital. He declares himself in a recent medical journal in which he describes the Menthol checks in a manner hardly less than marvelous, acute Colds in the head. For all forms of nasal diseases, causing the Menthol checks, he prescribes Cushman's Menthol inhaler to the extent of hundreds per annum." A CHRONIC DISEASE LURKS IN EVERY BAD COLD Then why do you go on in a delimited way trying to wear out your misery when Cushman's Menthol checks are not present. No sickening or nauseating drums to debilitate your system. Only a refreshing and healthful aid to you. Indispensable in traveling. Public singers and Speakers use it. The greatest aid in strengthening the throat. INFLUENZA! DR J. H. SALISBURY, a distinguished physician of New York, said: "Inhaled Menthol is a destructive to the life of the influenza by SEA SICKNESS! Dr. Bresley Thorn, in communication in the London Lanet, says: I have found Cushman Memorial and has marked a beneficial effect in Sea Sickness and especially in the headache and vertigo, which remains after the actual vomiting and retching passed off. The most refreshing and healthful aid to HEAD-AUCE sufficiency brings sleep to the sleepless. Below Incommin and Nervous Prescription, don't be fooled with worthless imitations. Take only CUSHMAN'S 50c, at rungguy's store. Write for book on Menthol and testimonial. CUSHMAN DRUG CO., Vincennes, Ind., or No. 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Harris have purchased a beautiful 8-room modern dwelling at 2337 Marion street. Mr. Edward Beckwith, Sr., arrived in Denver Monday from Colorado Springs on a little business trip and will return this week. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. There is no end to the enjoyment the boys are getting from the "these days. On Monday evenings the rooms are literally packed with the and on Tuesday evenings—the evenings belonging to the High scho Mrs. H. J. M. Brown returned home from Chicago last Sunday after a visit of two months visiting her mother, who was very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Gray of Los Angeles, Calif., arrived in Colorado Springs last Friday and are the guests of his relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Bell. They are being highly entertained by their friends. Prof. George Morrison and his famous jazz orchestra arrived home this week from New York City, where they have been playing for the past fortnight. We welcome them home again. The Café Creole of Oakland, Calif., is one of the finest and most-up-to-date cafes on the Pacific coast. We are in receipt of one of their beautiful souvenir menus from Messrs. Lyons & Dearing, the proprietors. Mrs. J. R. Contee, one of our popular club women, who is visiting in California, is being most royally entertained by the club ladies of Oakland. Mrs. Contee is also interesting herself by taking an active part in the club work and day nursery work of Oakland. Mrs. Thomas Cox of 2633 Marion street is slowly improving from a grave attack of nervous prostration due to her constant devotion to her deceased father, whom she cared for during his long term of illness. Her many friends and acquaintances continue their expression of sympathy and pray for her speedy recovery. Samuel G. Moore returned last week from Lynchburg, Va., looking very healthy, after an absence of nearly a month. He also visited Washington, D.C., and in his travels saw Appomattox, where General Lee surrendered. Mr. Moore is very encouraged over the prospects of our people and declares the outlook is very favorable industrially and otherwise. Everyone from old age to youth is qualifying for the exercise of the franchise. The remains of Fred Henderson, who died during the war in France, left New York last Wednesday for Denver, Cammel Undertakers in charge. The deceased enlisted in Pueblo and saw service overseas. The body arrived recently among the large number that came from France. One of the acts of the U. S. A. in honoring her soldier dead. Wallace Simpson Post No. 29 entertained the Corporal White Camp, Spanish-American War Veterans, last Wednesday evening at a smoker in their headquarters at Twenty-seventh and Welton streets. A very enjoyable time was spent, and war reminiscences of Spanish-American and late World War events helped to make the evening very interesting. Mr. T. S. Rector, one of our most popular and widely known citizens, who is employed at the Burt Davis cigar store, was remembered by the proprietor, Mr. Davis, on his birthday this week, with a present of $60. Mr. Rector has been with the Davis cigar store for many years and is well liked by all of the many patrons of this popular store. Mr. Davis in this way shows his appreciation of a worthy and steady employé. POPULAR MECHANIC EAGERLY SOUGHT. Willis Evans of 1808 Marion street, popularly known as "Willis," is being eagerly sought after by the public for the benefit of his profession as a repairer and adjuster of the New Perfection oil cook stoves and heaters. Mr. Evans, who has resided in Denver for over twelve years, has gained the respect and confidence of the Singer Sewing Machine Corporation branch and the Continental Oil Company of Denver, having served for six years and three years respectively, and he is equally as efficient on the works of the machine as he is on the oil stoves. Having a reputation that one can be proud of among the leading merchants and other prominent citizens. "Willis" has no fear in guaranteeing his work which finds general endorsement in the community. Modern furnished room for gentle man, close in. 2356 Glenarm place Phone Main 8383. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. There is no end to the enjoyment the boys are getting from the "Y" these days. On Monday evenings the rooms are literally packed with them, and on Tuesday evenings—the evenings belonging to the High school boys—the crowd if often almost as great. At times all the games in the room are going at once. The season is now opening up, and the croquet fans are beginning to "get the fever on them." The grounds are practically in order, and it is expected that the opening games will be played today (Saturday). The grounds are in beautiful condition, and a new set of mallets and balls has been bought. If the weather is clear great times are expected next week. The debate Sunday afternoon was said to be one of the liveliest ever. Lieutenant E. R. Mann and Miss A. E. Martin defended the affirmative. Mr. Jackson and Mr. G. W. Gross failed to be on hand, so Mr. Sie H. Green and Secretary Thos. J. Bell volunteered to take the negative side of the question. The affirmative speakers won by a percentage of 85 to 81. Tomorrow (Sunday), being Mothers' Day, a program will be rendered in honor of mothers. Program will be held at Scott M. E. church, beginning promptly at 3:30 o'clock. More than fifty children will take part in the program. The program will be open to the public. CAMPBELL A. M. E. CHURCH. Rev. I. S. Wilson, Pastor. Residence, 1214 Twenty-third Street. Phone Main 1512. Sunday—Mothers' Day. 9:45 a. m., Sunday school; Milton Wilson, superintendent. 11 a. m., preaching by the pastor. 6:45 p. m., Christian Endeavor; Charles Heywood, president. 7:45 p. m., preaching by the pastor. Mid-week meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m., prayer and class meeting. Last Sunday was Campbell's Rally Day. $906.36 was raised and more still coming in. Mr. John Donalson and his teammate, Mr. S. H. Johnson, raised the most. Many could not give on account of sickness and other domestic affairs, but will come across June 1st, which will be known as Gleaning Day. THE REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION. ON MONDAY, May 3rd, the Republican county convention convened at 10 a. m. at the Auditorium to elect 203 delegates to the state convention at Pueblo, May 6th, and 203 delegates to the first congressional convention. The Auditorium was beautifully decorated with American flags and the pictures of Lincoln, Grant, McKinley, Taft, Roosevelt and a host of other Republican notables. There was plenty of music to give inspiration to the occasion. All the delegates were readily on hand and many of the alternates as well as many colored spectators. The morning session was brief and calm and no sign of a storm could be seen. Chairman Jos. J. Vick Roy called the convention to order in a few well chosen remarks, and then ex-Governor Geo. A. Carlson was nominated and elected temporary chairman without opposition. The committees on rules and order of business, apportionment and resolutions were then named and the convention adjourned until 2 p. m. Promptly at 2 p. m. the chairman rapped the convention to order and immediately the reports of the committees were called for. Upon the completion of the report of the committee on apportionment a black cloud arose and a storm broke forth. Capt. Thos. Campbell from District K secured the floor and moved that the report of the committee be referred back to the committee to report on his amendment asking for 16 colored delegates and alternates to both the state and congressional conventions instead of only 4 delegates as reported by the committee. Capt. Campbell made a most eloquent, masterful and forceful speech in behalf of just representation for the colored voters of Denver, re-enforcing his plea with statistics of the percentage of Negro voters in 30 precincts of districts where the Negro voter is over 70 per cent of the Republican vote in those precincts and that there were 4,000 colored voters, at least, in the city of Denver, and that being true the colored voters were entitled to at least 16 delegates to the state convention. The debate grew very warm and spirted and many prominent white leaders stood up for Capt. Campbell's just and fair contention. Mr. F. W. Perkins, who was also a delegate, made a very able speech in behalf of the amendment. But the steam roller was in operation and well oiled and the Negroes got run over in their attempt to right a long, unjust and discriminating practice by the white Republicans. The Colorado Statesman congratulates the race that we had one Negro in the convention to make such an able fight for better recognition of the colored voters, and we give Capt. Campbell great credit for the able manner in which he represented our cause. To those broad-minded and liberal Republicans who supported Capt. Campbell we return our sincere thanks and hope to never forget their manly stand. G. O. P. THE STATE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. On last Thursday the Republicans of the state of Colorado assembled in convention at Pueblo to select four delegates and four alternates at large to the national convention in Chicago, June 6th. Pueblo was alive and thronged with Republicans from all over the state. The Denver colored delegates to the convention were Mesdames Mary Holmes, Anna Hamilton, Mildred Westbrook and Cammel. The visitors from Denver to the convention were Editor Jos, D. D. Rivers of the Colorado Statesman, Attorney S. E. Cary, Mr. Fred W. Perkins, Mr. Geo, W. Gross and I. H. Harper; Mesdames Stewart, Derry and White, and Capt. Thos. Campbell, Capt. Cate of Pueblo met the Denver visitors at the train in his big 7-passenger touring car and took them to the Valle hotel, where the Denver delegation met in caucus. Thence to the Congress hotel, and finally to the Golden West hotel, where they took rooms. Capt, Cate was extremely courteous and highly entertained the visitors and delegates to Pueblo. The Golden West hotel, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McClure, gave them the finest and most cordial welcome. The convention was full of interest owing to the fight between Hon. John F. Vivian and Dr. Work for the national committeeship. Mr. John F. Vivian won over Dr. Work easily. The contest was a bitter fight and many personalities indulged in. The delegates elected were Gov. Shoup, Senator Phipps, Clarence C. Hamlin and Mr. Moynihan of Montrose. Mr. John Adams of Pueblo was the colored alternate elected. He was unopposed for the honor, and for once the colored delegates displayed political sagacity and unanimity by refusing to nominate more than one colored man for the honor. THE COLORADO STATESMAN congratulates Mr. Adams and the Republican party. NOTICE All Odd Fellows are hereby notified to meet at their hall at 1 p. m., Sunday, May 9, to march in a body to Shorter Church for the sermon. THE CAMMEL UNDERTAKING CO. Funeral Notices Davis—Mrs. Beatrice Davis, who was shot and killed by her husband, April 26th. Services were held Sunday, May 2, from Central Baptist Church. Merriweather—Mrs. Gertie Merriweather, the wife of Mr. Merriweather of 2737 Lawrence street, departed this life May 2. Services were held Wednesday, May 6, from Central Baptist Church. Interment at Riverside. Turner—Charles C., the husband of Mrs. Marguerite Turner, departed this life May 4, at his residence, 3027 Wetton street. Services were held Friday at 2 p. m. from Parlors. Rev. I. S. Wilson officiated. Interment, Fairmount. Sadler—John Sadler, the husband of Mrs. O. Sadler, 815 East 26th Avenue, departed this life May 3. Remains were shipped to Fort Worth, Texas, for interment, May 5, in charge of his wife. For Rent—Two rooms, very reasonable to young men; walking distance, and good car service. References given and required. R. O., care of this office. FOR RENT—A modern 9-room furnished house at 2232 Cleveland Pl. FOR RENT—13-room, modern flat, 5 rooms upstairs and 7 rooms on first floor. Apply 1923 Clarkson street Will rent separately. MISS NETTIE PENIX HERNDON Teacher of Piano. Results Guaranteed. Studio, 2542 Gaylord. Tel. York 4708J Dr. Westbrook, physician and surgeon, office 25 Good block, 16th and Larimer streets. Phone Main 5595 Hours 10 to 11 a. m., 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Residence 2555 Glenarm place. Phone Champa 6148. Hours at residence by appointment. Call Physicians and Surgeons' Telephone Exchange. Main 1624, night or day. X- Ray examination and treatments a specialty. E. P. BLAKEMORE, Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Office, Rooms 39 and 40 Arapahoe Bldg., 1622 Arapahoe Street. Phone Champa 5450. A. E. A Remarkable May Stock of Open Stock Dinnerwear CHINA DEPARTMENT FOURTH FLOOR The Home of Dinnerwear The feature which makes this a remarkable sale is the fact that conditions in the China market disclose an alarming scarcity of Dinnerware and practically everything needed in its manufacture—materials, fuel and labor. This may, and probably will, result in higher prices later on, and for that reason this offering at an attractive reduction from today's prices constitutes a substantially valuable buying opportunity. ALL HAVILAND CHINA OPEN STOCK DINNERWARE ALL NORITAKE CHINA OPEN STOCK DINNERWARE ALL FRENCH CHINA OPEN STOCK DINNERWARE ALL FINE PORCELAIN OPEN STOCK DINNERWARE 20% Discount During This Sale Open Stock Dinner Set Specials--A Saving of $33^{1/3}$ % While They Last $25.78 Open Stock Dinner Sets, complete service for six persons, powdered blue border decoration with pink rosebuds..... $15.00 $27.27 Open Stock Dinner Sets, complete service for six persons, Oriental blue border pattern with daisies..... $17.50 80705 by Hendrix. NOW! I CAN'T MAKE ME S'LIEVE THAT MUST BE A MISPRINT SOMETHIN'- I WAS BE AN' SAN FOR MYSELF IT'LL WE SEE TH' WRNIN' PAPER! NO WONDER HE'S SO STUBBORN- HE BET TWENTY ON THE LOSER OH! Deliveries Will Be Made as Promptly as Possible During the Week FAMOUS FANS ... by Hendrix. THE GUY WHO CAN'T BE CONVINCED THAT HIS FAVORITE FIGHTER WAS BEATEN — BUT LOOKA' BOB' Y'DON'T HAFTA TAKE MY WORD FOR IT. HERE'S THE PAPER - SEE? NOW D'YA BELIEVE ME? NAW! YOU CAN'T MAKE ME S'LIEVE THAT IT MUST BE A MISPRINT OR SOMETHIN'-I WAS. THERE AN' SAW FOR MYSELF WHAT'LL WE SEE TH' MORNIN' PAPER! NO WONDER HE'S SO STUBBORN-HE BET TWENTY ON THE LOSER NEWS PAPERS DON'T LIKE BEATEN! OH! Michaelson's 15TH AND LARIMER STS. --- ```markdown ``` LICENSED BY THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS 2190 S. Delaware DENVER, COLO. THE COLORADO SEED & NURSERY COLORADO TESTED SEEDS TRADEMARK PEDIGREED DENVER, COLORADO. Miss Lena M. Lewis has been commissioned a notary public. She can be found at Lawyer Blakemore's office, rooms 39 and 40, 1622 Arapahoe street. This store is now completely stocked with new spring merchandise—wearing apparel for Man-Woman-Boy or Girl; overstocked we would say, because this rich merchandise has accumulated during the recent fire sale and is now shown for the first time, at considerably reduced prices in order to relieve the congested condition of the store and restore the stocks to normal quantities. 1910 Members of Girls' Home Clubs Are Taught the Right Way to Press. KEEPING WOOLEN GOODS IN SHAPE Careful Pressing Will Do Much Toward Prolonging Life of Various Garments. IMPROVES THEIR APPEARANCE Better Results Can Be Obtained With a Little Practice—Ordinary Household Equipment Will Prove Satisfactory. (Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture.) Pressing woolen and tailored garments at home is not as difficult as many people think. With a little practice anyone who can use an iron and has a fair amount of patience can press out the wrinkles which wear has put into a garment, and press in again the creases found in a new garment. Careful pressing will do much to keep woolen clothing in shape as well as to improve its appearance while being worn. To press woolen garments easily requires special equipment, but good results may be obtained with the ordinary household equipment, with the addition of a heavy cotton cloth. Additional Equipment. A good equipment, which might be acquired by making occasional addi- Members of Girls' Home Clubs A tions to the appliances already in the house, consists of an ironing board of the type used for skirts, a sleeve board, a seam board, a tailor's press board, a tailor's cushion, irons, wax, cloth for rubbing off the iron after waxing, a press cloth, cheesecloth or old thin muslin, and an old bath towel. The seam board is a triangular board, about 18 inches long and 6 inches wide, and has the upper edge slightly rounded; it is slipped into sleeves when seams are to be pressed open. The tailor's press board, which is padded, rounded at the ends, and somewhat tapering, is supported by two upright pieces set on a heavy base. It may be used on any table and is excellent for pressing shaped and tailored garments, such as coats. The tailor's cushion, sometimes called a "ham," is oval in shape and narrower at one end than at the other; PROPER HEIGHT FOR TABLE IN KITCHEN Important Factor in Housekeeper's Well Doing. Each Woman Should Find Out the Level at Which She Can Work Most Easily and Make Various Adjustments Accordingly. (Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture.) The height of a woman's kitchen sink, washtub and worktable is an important factor in her well being and well doing. It takes more of her strength and tires her more to do the same amount of work when she has to bend over too far or hold her arms too high than when she is in a comfortable position. The following figures make a good general guide in finding the correct height of working surfaces. Each woman ought to find out for herself the working level at which she can work most easily and efficiently, and see that her worktable, washtub and sink are adjusted accordingly. She should remember that the working level of a sink is the bottom, the working level of a washtub a point about half way between the bottom and the top (where most of the work of scrubbing is done), and that for ironing a lower surface is needed than for a general worktable. Height of working surfaces. Height of woman Inches 4 feet 10 inches.....30% 5 feet.....31% 5 feet 5 inches.....24½ 5 feet 7 inches.....25 5 feet 10 inches.....87 It is made of heavy cotton duck or other firm material, stuffed very tight with wet woolen rags, then dried in the hot sun or in a cool oven to prevent mildew. It is used in pressing parts of garments that are curved, such as the bust of a coat. Smaller cushions made in the same way are used for the tops of sleeves. A strip of heavy cotton duck about one and a quarter yards in length makes a satisfactory press coath because, when thoroughly wet, it does not dry out quickly under the heat of the iron. Before pressing a woolen garment it should be thoroughly brushed, care being taken to brush with the nap if the cloth has such a surface, and their well shaken to remove lint and bits of dirt. Pocket flaps should be turned back so as to remove dust and lint that accumulates undermenta; pockets should be turned wrong side out; and stitching and the under side of seams and tucks should be carefully brushed. All spots should be removed after the garments are brushed. Sometimes a little clear water will remove a spot made by a drop of sirup, but for a spot made by grease a special cleaning agent, such as carbon tetrachloride may be necessary. The garment should be laid on the board and covered with the press cloth, which has been thoroughly soaked in water and well wrung out. An iron, not too hot, should be moved back and forth over the press cloth until it is nearly dry. If it becomes absolutely dry, shine is likely to appear on the garment. The garment should then be hung where there is a good circulation of air and allowed Are Taught the Right Way to Press. to dry thoroughly before it is put away. Parts that have worn shiny may be sponged with ammonia water (one tablespoonful of ammonia to one quart of water), covered with a wet cloth, and pressed with a medium-hot iron until the press cloth is almost dry. The cloth should then be removed, the garment brushed with a stiff brush to raise the nap, covered with the cloth again and pressed, care being taken not to let it become dry. Bagginess at the knees of trousers or at the elbows of coats may be shrunk out in many cases by spreading the garment flat on an ironing board, placing a well-dampened press cloth over the baggy portion, and pressing until the press cloth is not quite dry according to clothing experts of the United States department of agriculture. MAKE MAPLE SIRUP AT HOME In Some Sections Farmer May Produce All That Family Consumes —Sorghum Also Is Favored. In sections where sugar-maple trees grow, or where sugar cane or sorghum are grown, the farmer may produce all the sirup the family consumes, says the United States department of agriculture. Many farmers of the North Atlantic states produce their own maple sirup and in the southern states the home production of cane and sorghum sirup is even more common. Sorghum is also grown to a considerable extent in parts of the North. It is not unusual for southern families to produce ten to 25 gallons of sirup for home consumption, making a very important contribution to the family living. OF INTEREST TO THE HOUSEWIFE Make your own underwear in spare moments. Plan a house for air and sunshine and you will never regret it. The best oyster stew is made with unsweetened condensed milk. A dash of curry powder in mayon raise is an agreeable change. Chop a little green pepper and celery and add it to the oyster stew. Cottage pudding is really a one-egg cake served hot with a sauce, and it may be varied greatly. The KITCHEN CABINET The true measure of a man's success is the service which he renders—not the pay which he accepts for it.—President Hadley. As tiny streamlets, adding to the river, Mingle their waters wending to the sea, So the small things of time fill up the UNUSUAL DISHES. As variety is the spice of life, we like a little change in the daily raction. Palestine Soup —Take two pounds of Jerusalem artichokes, boil them in salted water until soft, then press through a sieve. Palestine Soup. —Take two pounds of Jerusalem artichokes, boil them in salted water until soft, then press through a sleeve. Add the water in which they were cooked, one quart of stock, salt and pepper to season, then simmer one hour. Add one quart of scalded milk, the yolks of two eggs well beaten, and one cupful of cream. Add more seasonings if needed. Serve with buttered brown crackers. Shrimps in Tomato Cups—Prepare six medium sized tomatoes, cutting them in halves and inverting to drain. Take one and one-half cupfuls of shrimps broken in small bits. Melt two tablespoonfuls of butter in a saucepan and add two slices of onion cooked until slightly brown. Remove the onion and add the tomato pulp. Cook this until reduced to half the amount. Add one cupful of bread crumbs and when thoroughly mixed, remove from the fire and add one-fourth of a cupful of cream, the shrimps and a high seasoning of salt and paprika. Fill the tomatoes, cover with buttered crumbs and bake quickly until browned. Serve on lettuce or rounds of bread sautéed in butter. Baked Whitefish With Oyster Sauce. —Split the fish and lay open skin side down. Season well with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish on slices of salt pork. Bake in a quick oven, brushing over once or twice with beaten egg and milk while cooking. Just before sending to the table cover with crisp brown crumbs made by frying them in a little butter. Serve with the following: Oyster Sauce.—Parbol' cupful of oysters, drain the liquor into a cup and fill the cup with cream. Use this to make the sauce, using two tablespoonfuls each of flour and butter. Season well with salt, celery and paprika and pour a little over the fish. The remainder send to the table in a bowl. Philadelphia Scrapple—Use the head, heart and feet of fresh pork. Boll until the flesh slips from the bones, take out all bones and gristle. chop the meat fine and set aside in the water in which it was cooked. When cool remove the fat and bring the liquor to the boiling point. Sprinkle in cornmeal to make a good mush. Cook for an hour slowly, then add the chopped meat. Season well and pour into small bread pans to mold. Cut in half-inch slices and fry brown for breakfast. Chocolate Jumbles.—Take two cupfuls of sugar, one cupful of melted shortening, two squares of melted chocolate, one teaspoonful of soda dissolved in two tablespoonfuls of warm water, one whole egg and the yolk of another, the white reserved to use for frosting. Add four cupfuls of flour, roll and cut in any desired shape. When the cookies are cool cover with boiled frosting. The wind that blows can never kill The tree God plants; It bloweth east, it bloweth west; The tender leaves have little rest, But any wind that blows is best. DISHES FROM LEFTOVER CAKE. Cake crumbs may be used with any kind of fruit juice or fresh or canned fruit as a brown betty. Put a layer of the cake crumbs in the bottom of a buttered baking dish; then add small bits of butter, a grating of nut- fruit as a brown betty. Put a layer of the cake crumbs in the bottom of a buttered baking dish; then add small bits of butter, a grating of nutmeg or a sprinkling of cinnamon if flavor is needed, some of the fruit, and more crumbs until the dish is full. Bake until thoroughly heated through. Foamy Sauce.—Cream one-fourth of a cupful of butter, add three-fourths of a cupful of brown sugar, a few drops of lemon juice, four tablespoonfuls of cream and one-half teaspoonful of vanilla. Cream the butter, add the sugar slowly and beat very light, then add the other ingredients and place over boiling water, stirring until foamy. Tidbits—Molsten with lemon juice enough stale cake fingers or thin slices a sponge cake to well cover the bottom of a glass dish holding a quart. Make a soft custard with two egg yolks, two cupfuls of milk, three tablespoonfuls of sugar, one teaspoonful of butter and a little salt. Cook in a double boiler until thickened. Strain and when partly cool add one-half teaspoonful of vanilla and pour over the cake. When ready to serve beat the whites of the eggs to a stiff froth, add a tablespoonful of sugar, a little lemon juice and drop by spoonfuls on top of the custard. Garnish with a few bits of bright-colored jelly and serve. --- COLORADO STATESMAN As tiny streamlets, adding to the river, Mingle their waters wending to the sea. So the small things of time fill up the measure That swells the chorus of eternity. IMPORTANCE OF WATER IN OUR DIET. There is probably nothing so beneficial to the masses as a supply of good *wholesome drinking water and we are not forgetting the animals with our drinking fountains arranged for their comfort in most towns The Mouth-Piece of the People of good wholesome drinking water and we are not forgetting the animals with our drinking fountains arranged for their comfort in most towns ```markdown ``` The Mouth-Piece of the People of Colorado and the Entire West and villages all over our country. Infants, young children and animals frequently suffer, especially in warm weather, for want of water, not being able to make their want known. Plenty of water taken into the system is an absolute necessity for the literal washing out of waste materials from the blood. Professor Etheridge in discussing the medical value of water says: "Cold water drunk in quantities in the evening will dissolve and flush blood impurities which, producing cerebral irritation by their frictional contact in their passage through the capillaries, thus causing insomnia and nervousness, now find their way out of the body through the kidneys." The loudly heralded diuretic properties of various mineral springs are chiefly due to the fact that water is taken there in such large quantities. ARELIABLE chronicle of their doings and progress; a faithful mirror of their wants, their hopes, their best aspirations. It is a popular belief that water is fattening, and the reason is easily understood, for it is the medium for conveying material to all parts of the body and for removing waste products. Hence those who drink water freely must have the nutritive material best distributed throughout their bodies and the waste products most quickly thrown off. The question of drinking water while taking food at meals is often raised, many claiming that it dilutes the gastric juice. However, experiments show digestion has been increased from a half hour to an hour when dry food has been eaten if it is well moistened by a glass of water while eating. The dryness of the food must be a guide in this, as it will naturally cause a sensation of thirst, and we may safely drink while eating until the sensation is overcome. THE COLORADO STATESMAN The saying that "one man's food is another man's poison" is but another way of expressing the impossibility of fixing a rigid dietary for civilized man in his present condition; but it is possible to determine what elements in food and drink are likely to be injurious to some individuals or to all. COMMON VEGETABLES Spinach is such a good wholesome vegetable, rich in iron salts, that it should be often served especially where there are children. To cook it wash it eurefully and leave the leaves unshaken. There will be moisture enough to start the cooking and finish in its own liquor. The adding of water to spinach in which to cook it is a mistake as the mineral STATESMAN Unequaled as an advertising medium for the business should be often served especially where there are children. To cook it wash it carefully and leave the leaves unshaken. There will be moisture enough to start the cooking and finish in its own liquor. The adding of water to spinach in which to cook it is a mistake as the mineral X Unequaled as an advertising medium for the business of professional men and women. suits are dissolved in the water, to a large amount, and wasted when the vegetable is drained. Many vegetables such as green peas, cabbage, corn, string beans, and in fact, all vegetables which grow on top of the ground should be cooked in as little water as possible and what is left used in a sauce to serve with the vegetable. In that way all the desirable minerals are taken into the body. Children may be taught early to eat spinach, chard, water cress, dandelion greens and other greens by giving the vegetable in a cream soup. Thus they learn to like the taste and the eating of the vegetable follows without rebellion. An excellent family journal speaking to and for many thousand colored citizens. A normal person should be able to eat, if not enjoy, all kinds of vegetables. The training, however, must come early, as habits are easy to form but hard to break. Celery is a vegetable which is most commonly served fresh and crisp. It is, however, very good cooked and served as an escalloped dish with cheese. Prepare a white sauce and put a layer of the cooked celery alternating with the white sauce and a sprinkling of cheese in a buttered baking dish. When the dish is full cover with buttered crumbs and bake until the crumbs are brown. TWODOLLARSAYEAR Cauliflower With Maitre d'Hotel Sauce.—Cut squares of nicely browned toast which has been prepared by making with a round cutter a ring in the center of each square. Then take out the crumbs inside the ring and brush with butter and brown. Set a flowerette or more in each hollow and pour over each the sauce made by creaming one-fourth of a cupful of butter and beating in, drop by drop, a tablespoonful of lemon juice. Add chopped parsley and garnish the dish with toast points dipped in egg white and then in minced persley. Neville Maxwell The Female of the Species Is Thriftier WASHINGTON. — According to a statement by Mrs. H. C. Kleinsorger, in charge of the women's department of the Continental and Commercial bank of Chicago, the evolution of woman from a clinging vine to a financial giantess is progressing rapidly, and within a few generations woman will take her stand with the men financiers. Bank deposits, according to reports, show women proportionately are saving more money than men. In the last four years the number of depositors as well as the amount of savings has doubled, they show. Prof. W. M. Mackey "Twice as many women are saving money today as before the war," said Opposition to Klamath Lake Reclamation A BILL in congress introduced by Raker of California and providing for the drainage of the Klamath Lake region in California and Oregon with a view to soldier settlement has stirred up a three-sided controversy. The agricultural department experts say these lake bottoms and marshes would become simply alkali flats, unfit for cultivation. The former Klamath was cut off from its water supply and largely dried up last summer. The agricultural department soil experts say the dried-out land is too alkali for farming purposes. The government reclamation service undertook to drain a large area here several years ago and abandoned the project as impracticable after an expenditure of $283,225. The United States biological survey says that forage for live stock in the marshy lands is all that the region will yield. The WARD AUCTION COMPANY In the current number of the natural history magazine, Dr. E. W. Nelson, chief of the biological survey, presents arguments for the preservation of the region as one of the most notable migratory bird preserves in the United States. Containing a great area of swampy land with a shallow-water lake in the middle, the Klamath Lake reservation forms an ideal home for myriads of migratory wild fowl, such as ducks, Whole Colorado Basin One Imperial Valley Whole Colorado Basin One Imperial Valley A river flows through a rocky valley. The water is calm, and there are a few small boats floating on the river. The rocks are rugged and steep, with some cliffs and hills in the background. The sky is dark, with a few clouds scattered across it. ORIENTAL RESTAURANT Chop Suey, Noodles and Short Orders Phone Champa 113 1848 Arapahoe ARE YOU GUILTY? THE formation of a plan for the development of the entire basin of the Colorado river at a cost of more than $100,000,000 was the principal business of the recent annual convention of the League of the Southwest, held at Los Angeles. The governors of eight southwestern states—California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas—participated, together with the heads of city and county governments in these states and representatives of civic, patriotic, educational, industrial and commercial organizations. There is a bill (H. R. 12537) pending in congress which provides for an examination and report on the condition and possible irrigation of the Imperial valley in California. Senate Favors Greater Crater Lake Park GREATER Crater Lake National park is likely soon to be a reality. The bill (S.2797) has been passed by the senate. It is now before the public lands committee of the house. If there is opposition to the measure, it has given no sign. Crater Lake National park now contains 249 square miles in the shape of a rectangle, about 18 by 14 miles. The addition contains 145 square miles, practically all of which lies to the north. In making the circuit of Crater lake over the wonderful Rim Road, completed last season, the visitor catches many views of this Diamond lake region to the north and sees that nature intended it to be a part of the park. The still more comprehensive views from Sun Notch and Crater peak, reached only by trails, confirm this proposition. Diamond lake is a feature of the addition. It lies at an elevation of 5,200 feet, is about 5 by 3 miles, is comparatively shallow, affords good bathing and is an ideal camping ground. Mount Thielsen (9,178) rises to the east of the lake and Mount Bailey (8,356) to the west. In the northeast corner of the addition is Howlock mountain (8,351). The scenery is attractive and the fishing good. northeast flowlock cry is attr Physician and Surgeon, 1027 Twenty-first street. Office hours: 12-2 p. m. 6-8 p. m., and appointment. Phone Main 2701. Residence, Champa 3303. Phone Main 8036 Res. Phone York 5774W FRANK D. TAGGART Attorney at Law—Notary Public 205-206 Cooper Building Denver, Colorado S. E. CARY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Six Years City and County Attorney At Russell Springs, Logan County, Kansas Office Hours: 9:00 A. M. to 12:00 M. 2:00 P. M. to 4:00 P. M. DENVER, COLO. Phone Champn 1142 609 27th St. Rooms 3 and 4 LEROY J. PERKINS The East Denver Realty Co. and Insurance Agency Over Atlas Drug Store Denver FIRST CLASS TONSORIAL WORK Hair Cutting a Specialty Satisfaction Guaranteed Shop remodeled in latest style. 2244 LARIMER ST., DENVER JOSEPH CARTER Express, Moving, and Storage COAL AND WOOD PROMPT DELIVERY. Phone Main 6544. 2415 WASHINGTON STREET. 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. A FARMER carrying an express package from a big mail-order house was accosted by a local dealer. "Why didn't you buy that bill of goods from me? I could have saved you the express, and besides you would have been patronizing a home store, which helps pay the taxes and builds up this locality." The farmer looked at the merchant a moment and then said: "Why don't you patronize your home paper and advertise? I read it and didn't know that you had the stuff I have here." MORAL—ADVERTISE WASHINGTON SIDELIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL The Imperial valley is an example PAPER MACHINE Miss Nina Y. Carter, in charge of the woman's department of a Chicago bank. "This is caused by the fact that there are more women who have had occasion to handle money since the war; that there are more women who have gone into business, and that more have been thrown on their own resources," she said. Five years ago the number of woman depositors at her bank, according to Miss Carter, totaled 215 with $300,000 in savings. Today there are 1,700 with a total deposit of $1,000,000. Springfield. Ill., banks' books show three out of every four new depositors are women. One St. Louis bank reported its number of women depositors had increased 33 1-3 per cent, another 7 per cent, another 20 per cent, and another 25 per cent. "They deposit more than half of the total savings in Denver banks, and 75 per cent in any bank line are women," said H. L. Morgan of the International Trust company, Denver. "It simply means the husbands are giving their wives their wages." geese, grebes and pelicans, during the nesting season and the spring and fall migrations. Dr. Nelson charges the land promoters of the vicinity of Klamath lake with endeavoring to secure the abolition of the reservation in private interests, and declares that such protected spots are becoming so few that now the destruction of each one becomes irreparable. This is especially true of such a large and notable area as Klamath lake. And the whole situation appears to him more critical in view of the fact that Malheur lake, lying in the desert country of southeastern Oregon and believed to be the greatest breeding place for wild fowl in the United States, is also menaced with annihilation at the hands of the drainage enthusiasts. "Save the birds," is his plea. of what the lands of the Colorado basin can do under irrigation. The total production of the valley even now under irrigation exceeded in value $50,000,000 in 1918. The population in 1910 was, in round numbers, 13,000, and in 1919 exceeded 60,000. The value of the production in 1910 was $5,000,000, and in 1919, exceeded $50,000,000. These results tell their own story and magnify the dreams of those who 18 years ago conceived this wonderful improvement and the reclamation of an arid waste which today embraces wonderful farms, beautiful modern cities, and a happy, aggressive, progressive, energetic, prosperous people who enjoy a production of farm products not only unsurpassed but unequaled anywhere. The cost of the project is not prohibitive, it is stated. Its threefold benefits of added acres in cultivation, electric energy and freedom from flood menace are worth many times more than the cost, the experts estimate. There are several hundred thousand acres of government land which could be used for soldier settlement. At present the water for irrigation flows through Mexican soil—a condition of constant danger in view of the strained relations. The area to be added is properly part of the park and will add greatly to its symmetrical development. A road connecting Diamond lake with the Rim road around Greater lake is a natural development. The enlargement is needed because of the big game, which now frequently strays beyond the boundaries. The enlargement will also give the park a north entrance, which is needed. With the development by the state and county authorities of the road from a point south of Crescent on the Central Oregon highway, east of the Cascades, a new entrance to Crater Lake National park would be developed. This would be very useful to the people of Oregon, and particularly to tourists coming to the park via the Dalles and Bend. WESTERN SLOPE FEARS FLOODS STREAMS IN WESTERN COLO RADO MENACE PROPERTY, IS REPORT. BRIDGES SWEPT AWAY IF WEATHER CONTINUES WARMER RIVERS WILL FLOOD RANCHES. Western Newspaper Union News Service. Grand Junction, Colo., May 7.—With the Grand river six feet and eight inches above normal, and the Gunniison river seven feet above normal, and the snow on the lower mountain sides just beginning to melt, Western Slope residents are facing the most serious flood that ever swept this region. The river is raging and rising every hour, and old residents fear that the stream may change-its channel, as it did two years ago, and sweep through the Mildale subdivision and West Grand Junction, which would destroy probably 200 homes or more. City officials declare that the dikes built for former floods are not strong enough to resist the coming flood. The rise has been about six inches daily and the peak is not expected before May 25. Reports from Delta and other points along the Gunnison are equally alarming. The river already is as high as at any time last year and is rising hourly. The snow on the mountain sides is three times as deep as normal and twice as deep as ever before reported. Several bridges already have been torn out along the north fork of the Gunnison. Two miles north of Hetchkiss the stream is spreading into the farms, orchards and roadways. At Delta, where the Uncompigre and Gunnison rivers join, the flood in 1884 made a stream about two miles wide, damaging much property. A similar flood would inundate thousands of acres of valuable farm land and destroy dwellings and crops. The residents are preparing to work on dikes and to load the bridges with rock. The Ro Grande tracks between this city and Debeque probably will not stand a greater flood than was experienced two years ago. In case that track goes out, the Western Slope may be isolated from the outside, as the tracks between here and Salt Lake already are being damaged. Officials say that it is almost certain that Marshall Pass route will be cut off by the flood at Delta, where the track skirts the river for miles. Montrose, Colo.—All streams in this region are raging torrents following exceptionally heavy thaws in the mountains, where snowdrifts are the deepest in many years. A railroad bridge on the Gunnison-Baldwin branch railroad and another between Paonia and Hotchkiss have been washed out, delaying railroad traffic seriously. Pioneers of the district say the condition of the streams here, especially of the Gunnison and Uncompahgre rivers, threatens to produce a flood more damaging than the record flood of 1884, when both the Gunnison and Uncompahgre rivers reached the highest stage in history. Pershing Gets Two Alligators. Panama.—General Pershing, after an all-day hunt in which two alligators were lassoed and captured alive, boarded the transport Northern Pacific and sailed for New York by way of Porto Rico. King's Valet Inherits $50,000. London.—King George's first valet, James Dickson, has been notified that he has inherited $50,000 from a relative, a fish merchant, in New Zealand. James intends to continue in the king's service, enjoying the distinction of being the wealthiest man servant in the world. Snake Bite Kills Child. Hartman, Colo.—Leonard Bullard, 4 year-old grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Wilson, died here from the effects of rattlesnake bite received while playing in the yard of his home. It was first believed that he fell on a stick and hurt his arm, but the bite developed into blood poisoning. Report Another American Killed. El Paso, Texas—Ralph Greenlaw, son of Eben Francis Greenlaw of Flagstaff, Ariz., who, with another son, was killed by Mexicans near El Oro, 125 miles from Mexico City, was murdered at the same place, also by Mexicans, according to advices received here. Extra U. S. Taxes High. Washington. — Additional taxes amounting to $267,260,000 have been assessed against big corporations in the last nine months as a result of an audit of their tax returns. 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BOLDEN, Proprietor Telephone Main 207 2701 Welton St They are all boosters and deserve your business. Come in and renew it next time you are in town. One of the Most Up-to- Date and Sanitary Markets in the City. 926 19th St., Denver Phone Main 875 Advertise for it in these columns HOOVER Owing to the Difficulty in Obtaining Machines From the Factory, This Is Our First Campaign in a Year. The Supply Is Limited So Put in Your Order Ea The Supply Is Limited Put in Your Order Ea The Supply Is Limited So Put in Your Order Early The Hoover Beats As It Sweeps As It Cleans. Gets ALL the Dirt Out of Carpets and Rugs. Phone Main 4000 SPECIAL T The Denver Light ONE Main 4000 for Free Demonstration SPECIAL TERMS, NOV Denver Gas & Elec Light Company New York 4561 INDUSTRIAL REALTY RENTALS, INVESTMENTS AND EMPLOYMENTS Avenue DENVER, NBERRY TAXI COMM. Office 2741 Welton Street. Phone Main 4000 for Free Demonstration SPECIAL TERMS NOW The Denver Gas & Electric Light Company INDUSTRIAL SALES, RENTALS, INVEST SALES, RENTALS, INVESTMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT 716 East 26 Avenue DENVER, COLORADO GRANBERRY TAXI COMPANY Office 2741 Welton Street. OFFICE PHONE CHAMPA 87 OFFICE PHONE CHAMPA 5960 FOR GOUT, & RHEUMATISM, TRY "CHEWALLA" MANUFACTURED BY MARGUERITE R. WHANN San Francisco P. O. Box 55 New Orleans P. O. Box 835. PREVENT THAT COLD IT MAY DEVELOP SERIOUSLY HURLBURT'S CAMPHOR PILLS TAKE ONE AT ONCE if you ancease, snuffle or feel a chill coming on. Carry the small bottle at all times. Price 30 Cents at all dealers. THE KILLS CO., NEWBURGE, N.Y. --- Chas. Trotter Telephone York 4561 716 East 26 Avenue OFFICE PHONE CHAMPA 87 Is Limited Order Early r Free Demonstration ERMS . NOW Gas & Electric ompany REALTY CO. MENTS AND EMPLOYMENT DENVER, COLORADO TAXI COMPANY Welton Street. 75 YEARS IS A RECORD TO BE PROUD OF Brown's Herbal Ointment a prescription of DR. O. PHELPS BROWN has been on the market for over seventy five years and during this period has been a wonderful blessing in the healing of Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Sores, etc. It has been handed down from one generation to another, and we receive numerous letters praising this standard preparation, for instance a woman writes "Dr. O. Phelps Brown's Precious Herbal Ointment has been in our household as long as I can remember could not get along without it." Get a jar to-day and keep in your home to an emergency. For sale at all dealers 30 and 60 Cents. The KELLS COMPANY NEWBURGH, N. Y. "Devil's Dozen." The saying "devil's dozen" means the same as "baker's dozen," but the origin differs. It "connotes," as the metaphysicians love to say, 13 loaves of bread instead of 12, and it sprung from the idiotically superstitious attempt to explain the baker's dozen, which also was 13 loaves. This latter practice of giving 13 loaves was due to the drastic penalties in England for shortweighting, and to be safe the baker threw in the extra loaf. R. L. Norman OFFICE PHONE CHAMPA 5960 Net and Organdie for Graduation Frocks A One-Piece Street Brocks SIR NET and organdie appear to be the favorite fabrics for graduation dresses, and manufacturers of misses' clothes continue to turn out very pretty frocks made of them. At the same time they are making remarkably attractive dresses of checked gingham and organdie combined, so delightfully crisp and so lovely in color, that they outshine a good many of the designs that call for silk. Some sensible class of sweet girl graduates might make a new departure and adapt these novel frocks, using the light blue, lavender, yellow, rose and green shades with white, in small checks. Made up with white organdie to collars, fuchsia, cuffs, pockets, apron garterles, frills and in other combinations, they would prove a refreshing and charming change from all-white—a sort of living bouquet of youthful wearers. But frocks of white organdie and One-Piece S TO possess street clothes that are at once smart and practical may well be the goal of any woman's ambition, because such a combination has been sometimes difficult to find and compels, admiration when it is found. But the difficulties are growing less. One result of the vogue for fancier suits which held through last year, may be seen in the many attractive one-piece frocks of wool, tricolore or silk, unusual in design, that have been presented this season, as rivals of the street suit. They are feminine-minded affairs having no trace of mannish severity, designed with an eye to prettiness and destined to a deserved success. The same substantial goods are used for them as for making suits. Two of these new departures challenge attention in the picture at the head of this article. Just a glance at them leaves an inquiry floating through the mind—as to how one gets into them. They appear to fasten by devious and underhanded ways and are sometimes camouflaged with many buttons that mean nothing so far as usefulness is concerned. At the right of the picture there is a button around areas of jersey cloth in two net are very practical, both durable and dainty and will give much service. A dress of net appears at the left of the picture having bands of lace edging used as an insertion. The full skirt has three bands of lace about it with a frill at the bottom of each one, and the lace is put in with the scalloped edge uppermost. The blousebodice has a square neck outlined with the lace, elbow sleeves finished with lace and a frill, and a small vestee. In the organdie the skirt is banded with tucks in groups of three. The bottom is finished with a narrow frill on each side of the hem, and the skirt joins the waist with an upstanding frill about the waistline. Where the bodice opens at the front a little vestee of tucked organdie is introduced finished with tiny ribbon bows. It is a good idea to shrink net before making it up as it is liable to shrink when washed. street Frocks colors. A kimono body with elbow sleeves has a "V" shaped neck provided with bretelles of the cloth. There is a chemisette of a darker shade and a wide girdle of it that joins the bodice and skirt. The girdle has slashes cut in it, with a narrow belt drawn through them fastening at the front with an ornamental clasp. The skirt is fastened to the wide girdle at intervals where small cloth-covered buttons are set. It is cored at the top and bottom. The frock at the left achieves widened hip lines by means of three plaits laid in the material at each side and is otherwise cleverly draped. Its square neck, three-quarter length sleeves faced with satin and flaring at the elbow, make it somewhat picturesque and this effect is heightened by the small round hat of satin. It has a rolling brim draped with malnines that falls over the eyes and ties in a bow at the back. It looks either coy or vampish—as you will. Julia Bottomly --- J. R. CONTEE, Pres. and Mgr. Phone Main 6123—Day or Night. Residence Phone York 7992 PONTO MADAM C. J. WALKER. President of the Madam Y. J. Walker Manufacturing Co. and the Lelia College, 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. IS YOUR HAIR SHORT, BRE FALLING If so, try Madam C. J. Walker's THEMME. C. J. WA 640 North West Street. IS YOUR HAIR SHORT, BREAKING OFF, THIN OR FALLING OUT? If so, try Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower. THEMME. C. J. WALKERM'F'GCO. A SIX WEEKS TRIAL TREATMENT Sent to any address by mail for $1.50. Make all Money Order MME. C. J. WALKER. Send stamp for reply. AGENT Write for terms. Why not let Gardner make that last season yours look new? I would prefer making you a new suit at a r price. All kinds of alterations and repairing neatly experienced workmen. My cleaning and pressing department turns our work as can be obtained in the city. A. V. GARDNE Sent to any address by mail for $1.50. Make all Money Orders payable to MME. C. J. WALKER. Send stamp for reply. AGENTS WANTED. Write for terms. Why not let Gardner make that last season's suit of yours look new? I would prefer making you a new suit at a reasonable price. All kinds of alterations and repairing neatly done by experienced workmen. My cleaning and pressing department turns out as good work as can be obtained in the city. A. V. GARDNER A. V. GARDNER Phone Champa 1019. THE STAR HAIR GROWER THE STAR HAIR GROWER A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower A Wonderful Hair Dressing and Grower One Thousand Agents Wanted. Good Money Made. $ We want Agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25 cents per box—One 25-cent box will prove its value. Any person that will use a 25-cent box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 25 cents for a full size 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 The Color Paper & Pain The Colorado Wall Paper & Paint Company 1454 Welton St. A FRANK S. REED, Licensed Embalmer and Director Lady Assistant. Polite Service to all. Parlors, 2745 Welton Street. DENVER, COLORADO. THE WONDERFUL ART OF HAIR GROWING THE WONDERFUL ART OF HAIR GROWING A. Complete Course by Mail or Personal Instruction. The Peerless Walker System, Ready MONEY and the Doorway to Prosperity. A Diploma From Lelia College of Hair Culture is the Magic Key. 1025 TWENTY-FIRST ST. HEADQUARTERS FOR Wall Paper and Paint and Paint Sundries INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DECORATING A SPECIALTY. A GOOD PAINT FOR ALL PURPOSES $4.00 Per Gallon Phone M. 871