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The Denver star., 1913-03-22

The Dearfie1d settlers are going to
raise some sugar beets themselves. J.
M. Thomas has contracted 10 acres,
W. e. Danforth will plant 10 acres,
five acres If the yield averages ten
tons to the acre they will raise 250
tons. at $3.50 per ton, $1,3750O. They
will tend their own crops. 30 their ex-
pense will be slight, and the sugar
beet company advances what money
will be needed while crops are ma
turing.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

The Widows Mutual Aid and Bene-
fit club will meet at the home Of Mrs.
Sina Walden. 2244 Washington, Mar.
81, 1913. All members are to be re-
Quested at the literary evening.
Mrs. M. Phillips, president.
Lucy Breidlove, secretary
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

R. B. Bolden has purchased part in
terest in the Metropolitan pool hall
at 1903 Arapahoe and will be pleased
to have his friends drop in and play
a social game.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22
1.-THE ENGAGED"

A three-act drama, will be repeated
at Bethlehem Baptist church Tues
day evening, April 18th. Mrs. J. Jack
son, director of play.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

FOR RENT-5-room house with
bath, 1905 East 26th avenue, SIS. Eb-
en- NJ. Hills, 201 California Bldg.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

]. ]. Houston is taking months
vacation, two weeks of which he viii
spend in Hot Springs.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22
CARD PARTY.

The Life Line club invites you to
attend card party at 2942 Glenarm
place Tuesday evening, March 25. Re-
freshments, good music, beautiful
prizes. Admission free.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Mrs. R. E. Handy entertained at a
o'clock tea Wednesday. compliment
tary to Mrs. N. Richardson of Topeka.
Mrs. Richardson is the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. Gist.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Blaine Clay is last recruit in the
ranks OF Rocky Mountain lodge No. I,
F. & A. M, taking the third degree
Monday night e. l.. Lightner taking
the first only.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22
CITY
NEWS

Invitations are out for the Topeka
clubs dancing party April End, which
will be the seasons society event.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22
BEST FOR SKIN DISEASES.


quickly and permanently to Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, and nothing is better
for burns or bruises. Soothes and
heals. John Deye, of Gladwin, Mich,
says, after suffering IL years with
skin ailment and spending $400 in
doctors bills, Bucklen's Arnica Saive
cured him 1t will help you. Only
25c. Recommended by all druggists.
Mrs. Georgia Rawlins left on the
nth for Oakland, Calf, called there
on account of the illness of her sister,
Mrs. Hopkins. Mrs. Rawlins will re-
main with her sister for amonth or
so, then will go to Long Beach for the
remainder of the season. We wish
her a pleasant journey and hope she
will find her sister recovering.
Roy Williams of MuskOgee, Okla,
is in the city visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. c.. E. Jackson, of East Col
fax avenue.
Eddie Page, the congenial proprie-
tor of the pool room at Five Points,
has beautified his place of business
by painting and papering, and invites
his friends to come down and look
him over.
There will be a Musicale
given under the auspices of
the Colorado Enterprise No.
ll621, United Order True Re
formers, March "a, 1913, at
o6,o Welton ST All tickets
sold for Feb. 24th good for
March "a. There will be 50
or more beautiful and useful
presents for those who buy a
lucky number-Ticket : cts.
Program will be made up with
some of our best young men
and women. Admission Ioc.
Miss Gertrude Berry left Sunday
for Los Angeles, where she will make
her future home.
Mrs. Ed Smith of Cheyenne is in
the city visiting her mother, Mrs.
Holley.
III is reported tnat 30 fullnaH poTt-
ers arrived this week from Texas to
take employment from the Denver Of
fee. There must be a reason, as
many idle men as there are about
town, we are at aloss to know why
the Pullman should have to send to
Texas to get help
We rent and sell anything rom
STABLE to MANSION. Bring your
business, whether large or small You
will find our service the best The
Colored American Loan and Realty
Co., 913 Twenty-first street.
Roy Brown, the only colored sign
writer, whose ad is elsewhere in this
paper, desires your patronage.
A handsome organ can be had for
$40 at 224S Welton St, N. Y. E'urnir
ture House.
Mrs. Esther Morris of Denver has
decided to remain in Hannibal during
March and the ladies will have an op-
portunity to get their spring millinery
from one of their own race who is an
The Denver star., 1913-03-22
PARLEz vous FRANcAIs?

Parlez vous la langue franchise,
madam ct monsieur? In other words,
do you speak French? If not, why
not? French is the language of cul-
ture and manners. Oh, you society
folk!
Habla usted Espanol? Do you
speak Spanish? Spanish is the most
practical language for an Afro-Amer-
ican to learn because all the posses
sions of the U. S. are Spanish speak
ing, all the South American republics,
etc.
Sprechen sic Deutsch? Nein mein
Herr. Do you speak German? No,
sir. Well then, come and see me- l
am prepared to offer you six weeks
course in any language you desire.
Terms are reasonable. Three les
sons for one dollar, or the complete
course for eight dollars. Regular
course begins Monday. March 81, and
continues six weeks. l guarantee a
practical speaking knowledge at the
end of that time. Office and class
rooms 2540 Washington avenue.
School of Modern Language Con-
versation. c. Durham Campbell, A.
b., instructor.
Colorado Farmers Mutual Aid as
sociation will have headquarters with
the Commercial Alliance, 1925 21st.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Through the efforts of William
Sprague, Rocky Mountain lodge No.
/, F. G. A. M, issued circulars bear
Ing proof that the first Grand Master
OF Masons was OF Ethiopian descent.
All Masons should secure one.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

If you want employment,
list your name with Mrs. {. r.
Jones, who is conducting an
Employment + Bureau tor ex-
perienced cooks, maids and
yard men. No charges unless
employment is secured. Phone
Man 78Io. 1868 Franklin St.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Mrs, Mary Montgomery returned to
the city Monday after an extended
visit TO Leavenworth, Kans., Kansas
City and Chicago.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Mesdames Ely and Keelan enter
tanned at O'Clock tea last Friday in
honor of Mrs. Raymond Anderson,
who left Tuesday for California.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

A handsome organ can be had for
$40 at 224S Welton St, N. Y E'urnir
ture House.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Mrs. Esther Norris of Denver has
decided to remain in Hannibal during
March and the ladies will have an op-
portunity to get their spring millinery
from one of their own race who is an
artist in her line of work
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

s. H. Tarbet was called to Colorado
Springs Saturday night on account Of
the death of his mother. He was &C
companied by his brother.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

FOR sALETsix rooms of elegant
furniture. including diches, ct bar
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Roy Brown, the only colored sign
writer, whose ad is elsewhere in this
paper, desires your patronage.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

The Sunshine club met at the home
of Mrs. Rachel Butler and elected del
egates for the State Federation, Mrs.
Josie Andrews, Mrs. Wesley Lyons,
Mrs. Rachel L. Butler.
Mrs. M. Barnes, president.
Rachael l.. Butler, secretary.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Miss Laura Schorhorne is seriously
i'll this week.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Mr. and Mrs. John Wimms went to
Masters, Colo, Thursday to look for
Il homestead claim.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

+ Mr.. and Mrs. T. Turner of Clifton.
.riz., are the house guests OF Mr.. and
lrs. j. Mason on humboldt street.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. Chas
White entertained a few friends at .
o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. New
man of Grand junction and Mrs. Ray
mond Anderson, who are leaving for
an indefinite trip to California. Among
those present were Mesdames Roy
Handy, Merrell Keelan, Chas. Smith
ca, Isabel Stewart, Howard jenkins,
Dora jackson and the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wimms went to
Masters, Colo, Thursday to look for
d homestead claim.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Turner of Clifton.
Ariz., are the house guests OF Mr.. and
.lrs. j. Mason on humboldt street.
Miss Laura Schorhorne is seriously
i'll this week.
Mrs, Mary Montgomery returned to
the city Monday after an extended
visit TO Leavenworth, Kans., Kansas
City and Chicago.
Mesdames Ely and Keelan enter
tanned at o'clock tea last Friday in
honor of Mrs. Raymond Anderson,
who left Tuesday for California
Clarence Holmes. the popular young
athlete, received. this week silver
medal, the reward as winner OF sec
ond place in the 440-yaru hurdle race
during the Rocky Mountain indoor
track meet, held in the Auditorium
March /.
Mrs. Eugene Carter left Tuesday
night for Vancouver, b. c..
Miss Aeline Campbell of 2S35 Stout
street celebrated her seventeenth
birthday Sunday by having Is of her
young friends present at an informal
birthday party. The house was roy
ally decorated and the young people
had such an enjoyable time that it
can never be forgotten.
FOR RENT - Rooms in modern
house strictly at reasonable rates.
Men preferred. Car service. NJ. 7349.
1894 Glenarm place. Mrs. Carrie
Woodward.
Mr.. p. j. Jackson is about the
streets with a cane this week; rheum
atism the cause.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Mrs. Eugene Carter left Tuesday
night for Vancouver, b. G.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Mr.. p. J. Jackson is about the
streets with a cane this week; rheum
atism the cause.
The Denver star., 1913-03-22

Colorado Farmers Mutual Aid as
sociation will have headquarters with
the Commercial Alliance, 1925 21st.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
BOY FELL FROM BALLOON ROPE
A Youth Dashed 800 Feet to Death
 When Hand Caught.

Woodstock, Conn. Sept. IT, Thirteen-year-old George Bernier, who was holding a guy rope to a balloon while it was being inflated preparatory to an ascension at a fair yesterday, was suddenly car ried five hundred feet in the air and then dropped to instant death in front of the grandstand, where five thousand people were assem- bled.
 In order to get a better hold on the guy rope in the imitation of the balloon the boy wound the rope about his wrist several times. When the balloonist, Harold Gates of Newburyport, Mass, started his as tension the boy did not have time to unwind the rope and was car ried swiftly upward dangling by one hand
 Gates was not aware of the boy s predicament until the rope un- wound itself and the boy was dashed to death.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
HUERTA ACCUSES
 STANDARD OIL co.
Says That a Representative of the Company Said His Company Controlled the United
 States Senate.

Washington, Sept. 2l.-Of1icial representative of Huerta Saturday directly accused the Standard Oil Company of financing the Mexico revolution; of attempting to bribe Huerta and of declaring that the present revolt would continue un- sil the provisional president met She oil trusts terms.
 These accusations were based on she following dispatch from Mexico Eity Lo Huerta's aides in this city;
 "A wealthy land owner in the 5tale of Jalisco makes sensational declarations regarding the part played by the Standard Oil Com pany in Mexican events since the incipiency of the Madero reVOlu- aiOu. He declares that while in San Antonio the TeXas-Standard Oil manager for the southern district 9f lhe United States told him that anil ihe Standard Oil Company should obtain complete possession of ait wells in Mexico revolutions would continue. That is the reason the Standard Oil Company support ed .he Maderista and opposed Reyes movement.
 Offers Immense Loan.
 .'The Standard Oil Company of fers to present the Mexican govern ment with a S2,000000 loan on easy terms. almost at par besides mak- ing assurances that the Huerta gov ernmeut would receive immediate United States recognition. The representative of the Standard de- elared his company controlled the United States Senate.
 ~il offered also 10 pay a tax of i2h cents a barrel on oil instead of 5 cents, the tax paid by British companies, the principal of which IS the Aguila Oil Company.
 "The Standard representative de- clared his company would not rest until Mexico has the president and She government it wants.
 He said he believed the present government de jure and de facto, 3ut unfortunately it had not ac- 6epted the Standard Oil terms"
 When the Madero revolution first darted, officials here declared that Ehe services of the rebel funds would be found in Wall Street, but ao Investigation was ever made fhere.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
HAVE THE LAW BUT
 CAN'T ENFORCE II.
State of Arkansas Has No Standard sf Weights and Measures and No Appropriation to Install One
 Absolutely No Uniformity.

Little Rock. Sept. 20-The last legislature passed an act providing for uniform system of weights and measures throughout the state, or rather for the enforcement of such a law that had already been enacted.
 1t was provided, among other shings, that the secretary of state shall seal or 0. K. every county standard of weight and measure, for which he shall receive a fee of S4 per county or $500 for the state.
 But the state has no standards. It may have had at one time, away back in 1886, when the first act was passed, but they have since been snsl OF destroyed, and no vestige of 1hem remains.
 That he might put the law into affect, Secretary Hodges wrote to S. ". Stratton, of the bureau of stan exards, Washington, D. c., requesting l4fat the state be furnished with a system of weights and measures. He aas just received a letter from Mr. slralton in which he says;
 "The federal government does not HOW manufacture standards of the states, but recommends that they se purchased from some reputable manufacturer of standards and sent iG this bureau for Certification and ,seaLing, if found to comply with our requirements"
 He furnishes a list of the weights and measures needed to make a complete system, costing in the ag- gFegate S2,582.55. But the secretary 5f state had no funds with which to purchase these standards, and un- siee the law tests made by county standards are not official unless lhey have been sealed by the state standards. And so it appears that she law cannot be put into effect Thoroughly until there has been ad- ditional legislation. In the mean sime, many counties are undertake iHg to put the law into effect. As q rule their fees will be ample to lusLifv the purchase of a complete system of standards.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
WHENEVER YOU NEED
 A GENERAL TONIC TAKE GROVES
The Old Standard Groves Tasteess chill Tonic is Equally Valuable General Tonic because it Acts on the Liver Drives Out Malaria Enrches the Blood and Builds up
 the Whole System. For Grown People and Children.

what taking when take Groves
  of bitter Malaria Fever debility loss appetite Gives Pale. skly Children Removes Busness pugne 
 and Sure Appetizer family Guaranteed Druggist soc
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
r. R. TO GIVE THREE LECTURES
South American Tour Will Start With Address at Rio De JaneirO.

New York, Sept. 19.-Theodore Roosevelt will deliver at least three formal addresses the first month of his South American tour. Frank Harper, his secretary said that at Rio De Janeiro, where the colonel will make his first stop after leav- ing New York, Mr. Roosevelt will speak on American International ism" The probable date of this ad- dress is October 2. At Sac PaulO, Brazil, October 2, he will speak on Character and Civilization" and at Buenos Aires he will deliver an address November 5 on Democratic Ideals.'
 Colonel Roosevelt will sail on De- tober i on the steamer Van Dyke, reach Rio De Janeiro October 2l. He will reach Buenos Aires NOVem- ber f. After leaving Argentina he will visit Valparaiso and Santiago, Chile. His itinerary from this point has not been announced.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25

All farmers who wish to compete for the prizes offered by the HOPE FERTILIZER COMPANY for the best two acres of cotton grown in Polk County with fertilizer sold by them, will please file their names and addresses with me not later than September 30, and l will give them rules governing the contest. l have asked Col. c. H. Jett of Wickes and Mir. J. NJ. Neal of Gran his to act as judges to pick the win nerS. 4. E. WEAR
 Adv. 3S-2 Board Camp. Ark.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25

What will you take for that cough you have Bill? l don't want it, but if l had 1t l would take BLOODINE COUGH CHECKER. A 25c bottle will cure you.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
GOVERNOR HAYS WILL OPEN
 ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA FAIR

Little Rock, Sept. IS Special - Governor Hays has accepted an in- vitation to deliver the opening ad- dress at the Arkansas-Oklahoma fair in Ft Smith Tuesday, October ii. The week will be pretty well taken up with speech-making. On Wednesday the governor will speak at the Yell County fair at Ola, and on Thursday at the Perry County fair at Bigelow.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25

What will you take for that cough you have Bill? I don't want it, but if I had it l would take BLOODINE COUGH CHECKER. A 25c bottle will cure you.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
LECTURE REVENUE
 NOT OVER $7,OOO
Secretary Bryan Says He Has Been Away From His Duties as Sec retary of State for Only
 Seven Days.

Washington, Sept. 20.-Secretary Bryan today signed treaties putting into effect his peace proposals be- tween the United States and Panama and Guatemala. Like treaties have been negotiated between this coun- try and three other nations, while Honduras has agreed to sign a similar pact, and it is expected that a similar agreement will be reached with Costa Rica. Secretary Bryan s plan has been accepted in principle by tWenty-nine nations.
 Secretary Bryan today, comment ing upon termination of his engage ments, announced that he would continue to lecture as long as he re- mained secretary of state whenever he felt there was proper occasion and a desire to do so.
 Made S6,5OO on Platform.
 MT. Bryan issued this statements:
 This evening is the last of the chautauqua lectures for this sea- son. The total income from chau- tauqua lectures this year is a little over 5000, the net receipts after taking out the necessary expenses being something over $6,500. The number of whole week days which have been used for the lectures is, according to my recollection, seven. The remainder of the lectures have been delivered at places near enough tO this city to leave in the after noon. l would not assume that the public is interested in these details were it not for the fact that the representatives of a few newspa- pers have regarded it as a matter of great importance
 When Mr Bryan was asked if he would lecture any more during his connection with the state depart ment, he replied:
 T expect to lecture whenever l deem it desirable or necessary. l have not in the least altered the plans which were made when 1 as sumed the duties of my office. The criticism directed against my lee turing is no more bitter than the criticism I have undergone at other times and for other things during my connection with politics.
 Some Malicious Criticism.
 "A part of this criticism is mali scious, a part of it is partisan and a part of it is based on misinforma- ton. That which is malicious will answer itself, that which is parti- san will be accepted as such, and that which is based upon misinfor- nation will cease when the critics are better informed.
 No man should enter public life if he objects to criticism, and he cannot stand public life if he per mits criticisms to turn him from doing what he thinks is right. He must decide his duty for himself and is answerable to the public for any mistakes he makes. I regard lccturing as an entirely legitimate field. I lectured before I was nomi- mated for the presidency; 1 lec- tured between campaigns; I shall continue to lecture, and do not be- lieve that any person whose opinion is worth having will think the less of me because I do So."
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
OKLAHOMAN A U. S. MINISTER.
Venezuelan Post Went to Preston
 McGOOdwin After Long Contest.

Washington, Sept. 19.-The Sen ate has confirmed the nomination of Preston McGoodwin of Okla hOma to be minister to Venezuela, after a long contest against him by Republicans. The Senate also con firmed a long list of consular ap- pointments, including that of Alex ander NJ. Thackera as consul gen eral to Paris.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
MEXICAN INVESTIGATION
 FREES MADERO ASSASSINS
Taking Six Months to Announce What They Were Ready to at Start
 Hold Death No Crime.

Mexico City, Sept. 19-That the deaths of the late President Madero and Vice President Suarez were not brought about by a punishable crime, is the decision today of the military court which has been con- ducting an investigation.
 The investigation lasted six months, during which time hun dreds of witnesses have been ex- amined.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25

Swellings of the flesh caused by inflammation, cold, fractures of the bone, tOOthache, neuralgia or rheu- can be relieved by applying BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT. It should be well rubbed in over the part affected. It's great healing and penetrating power eases the pain, reduces swelling and restores nat ural conditions Price 25c, 50c and Sl.00 per bottle. Sold by McNerney's PharmaCy.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
BRINGS 16 DESTITUTE
 AMERICANS FROM MEXICO

Los Angeles Sept. 2O.-Bringing 6 American refugees and one Ger man from points around Topolo- l6ampo. on the west coast of MeXi- %, the United States gunboat York pwn arrived here today.
 The Yorktown was on guard duty sn the Mexican coast for several months and Commander Bradshaw said he heard of no instance where Americans were seriously molested. Most of the refugees were destitute.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25

If your child is pale and sickly, picks at the nose, starts in the sleep and grinds the teeth while sleeping, fl is sure sign of worms. A reme- dy for these parasites will be found in WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE. II not only clears out the worms. but it restores health and cheerful ness. Price 25c per bottle. Sold by MeNerney's Pharmacy.-Adv
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
|. s. Course Still Uncertain.

Just what course the United States will take has not been defl- nitely decided. The claims of the Huerta government that, while it does not control all the states of the north, it directly has jurisdiction over the districts containing the great bulk of the Mexican popula- ton, has hampered American of iicials in predicting what their at titude might be. Certain it is, how ever, officials say, that if the cleo ton is conducted under military auspices the American government is not likely to construe the result as having been accomplished by a fair and free election.
 The attitude of the United States for the next few weeks is likely to be that of an interested spectator, with John Lind being retained at Vera Cruz to show the world gen. erally that the United States stands ready to assist in the situation by friendly means if desired.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
.D|Az RECALL AS
 HUERTA CANDIDATE
Looked Upon as Compliance With President Wilson's Demand That Hucrta Retire From Candidacy
 U. s. Slow to Recognize DiaZ.

Washington, Sept. 19.-News that General Felix Diaz, nephew of Por- tirio Diaz, has been recalled to Mexico to become the candidate of the Huerta faction in the coming presidential election, aroused much interest in officials circles here.
 The general feeling was that the return of Diaz meant a compliance with President Wilson's principal demand that General Huerta should not be a candidate. While the American government is not on rec ord with a promise to extend rec ognitiOn to the government set up by a legal and free election, it IS said to be practically certain that the United States would not hasten to recognize Diaz if elected. but would wait in accordance with the precedents of President Hays ad- ministration to determine whether the resulting government was strong enough to maintain peace and guarantee international obliga- tions. The policy of strict neutral ity with respect to eXpOrtatiOnS of arms and munitions of war from this country, however, will be con- tinued until recognition is actually extended.