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The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27
Pullman POrterS
AndConduCtOrS
Organize

Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. %, 1913.
Editor COLORADO STATESMAN,
Dear Sir
Please allow me space in
your valuable paper for the foil
owing article;
There is perhaps no great body
of men in the country that has felt
the need of an organization more
than the Pullman porters and con-
ductors. who are the most poorly
paid for service rendered than any
employees working for corpora
ton, and especially is this true OF
the porters who are dependent on
the charity of the travelling public
to make up the deficiency of the
paultry sum of S27.5O per month
paid by the Pullman company in
order that they might exist. Out
of the salary of the porters is de-
Quoted each pay day, thousands of
dollars for any shortage OF equip
ment that might occur on the cars;
such as combs, brushes, towels ETC.,
that passengers might take as
souvenirs.
While on duty, they in many in
stances receive only about four
hours sleep out of thirty-six hours
and if a spotter or service inspec-
TOR catches one mapping" he is
written up and given book suspen-
sion for what nature had forced
him to do.
1t is gratifying to know that an
organization has been perfected
for the purpose of bringing about
better condition. The organiza-
ton will be known as the "Ameri-
can Federation of Pullman Con.
ductors' and American Fedora
ton of Pullman Porters," which
are two separate organizations un-
der one head, with headquarters in
Chicago. The boys realize that
"In Union there is Strength" F" and
are fast sending in their member
ship from every district in the
country.
$, All labor organizations as well
as the Press and public in general
are delighted to see the conductors
and porters band together for
lust cause for which the organiza-
ton is destined to promote.
The president of the osganiza-
ton is @. f. Stewart, with K. w.
Bell as secretary, both of whom
sacrificed their jobs in the inter-
est of the movement.
While I am an ex-pullman por-
ter and do not expect position
with the company again yet, L am
glad to see that the boys are de-
termined to make success OF the
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27
Facts About the Bible.

The middle verse of the Bible is the
eighth verse of the one hundred and
eighteenth Psalm. The twenty-first
verse of the seventh chapter of Ezra
contains all the letters of the alpha
bet except the letter j. The longest
verse is the ninth verse of the eighth
chapter of Esther The shortest verse
is the ninth verse of the eleventh
chapter of ST. John.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27
Parental Effort.

What are you working so haro
for?" Il want to provide for my boy s
future" replied Farmer Corntossel. i
want to lay by enough wealth SO that
can leave, Josh this farm for golf
course"
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27
Women in Congress.

The late James Freeman Clarke,
answering a man who feared that if
women had the ballot they would go
to congress, said: Perhaps SO, but not
until we want them. And when we
want them we shall no longer be
shocked at their taking such posi-
tions."
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27
RACE NE w S
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

newly elected officers. In his adj
dress Mr.. Driver reviewed the pro-
gress of the business league in Bir-
mingham and advocated the insti-
tuition of Negro police officers to
ferret our Negro criminals in the
alleys and for the Negro districts.
Newburgh, n. Y, Dec. 17.-Be-
cause the Ladycliff Academy of
Highland Fails drew the color line
and Disseminated against his
daughter, suit for $1,000 has been
brought by Antonia Navarro, na-
tive of Santo Domingo. now resid-
ing in New York, against the in
stitution. Navarro alleges that he
sent his daughter to the Ladyclitf
Academy last year and arrange
ments were made with the man.
ayers of the school that Miss Ma.
varro, should take the fous years
course of instruction. However,
at the expiration of the regu-
lar term lastspring re-
quest was made by the
Sisters of the institution to take
Miss Navarro away, as the other
pupils refused to associate with
her. Although Navarro complied
with the Sisters request, he has
sued the Ladycliff Academy for
damages.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27
Limited Temperance.

The first temperance society was
formed in New England and its pledge
read: I'VE, the undersigned, believing
in the evil effect of strong drink, do
hereby pledge ourselves on our sacred
honor that we will not get drunk more
than four times a year-Muster day,
Fourth OF July, Thanksgiving and
Christmas"
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27

movement.
Thanking you for the space al
lotted me and that success" be
the slogan of all concerned. [ am,
Yours Respectfully,
j. G. 3.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27

Paris, Dec. 20.-"Sam" Lang
ford the Negro heavyweight Pngi,
list of Boston, was awarded the de-
cision on points over Joe Jea-
nette of Hoboken, n. j., at the end
of twenty-round contest heldhere
tonight. The bout was considered
in France to be for the heavy
weight championship of the world.
Langford forced the fighting
throughout the battle. Jeanette
took count of nine, three times
in the thirteenth round and at the
end of the twentieth period was
barely able to stand. In the twelfth
fifteenth and nineteenth rounds
jeanette landed hard blows on his
opponent, but they were inetfec-
tive. Jeanette's gameness fire.
quently brought cheers from the
spectators.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27
DIXON LITTLE KING

There was no one in the big
field of featherweights in Dixon's
time who had anything on him,
and he held the title until Ben Jor-
dan, a clever Britsher, came along
and shaded him in twenty five
in New York. But when Jordan
appeared, Dixon was well on the
road TO the finish, for loose living
had made inroads on his constitu-
ton. He. continued to battle,
however, aud there followed the
worst beating that Little Choco-
late ever met. That happened
when he clashed with Terry Nc.
Govern in New York. Terrible
Terry battered the Negro all over
the ring and finally stopped him
in eight rounds. Dixon never
really recovered from that beating,
and in the bouts he engaged in af-
forwards he wasen't the same boy
1t wasn't long after Dixon stopped
fighting that he died
Joe Walcott was the eighth
wonder of the boxing world at the
time he was milling. Only 3 feet
l J inches in height and weighing
in the neighborhood of 145 pounds,
he barred no one of any weight,
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27
In the Country.

Small Boy (seeing COW being
MIXED for the first tiine) which
tap does the tea come out OF, grand
pa?"
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 1.-THE
Harvard seniors have elected a
colored man, Alexander l.. jackson
of Englew ood, N. j., their orator
for classday, 1914. jackson has
won tract H" and is famous for
his hurdling and sprinting. He
was elected by six votes over HI. G.
Place, the head scholar of the
class.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-12-27
JACKSON, DIXON AND
CANS REAL COLORED
MASTERS OF RING GAME
Denver Post)

Peter jackson started the his
tory of high class Negro pugilism.
He was in his prime when John
L. Sullivan ruled the heavyweight
division. John L. always stead
fastly refused to meet man of
another color, leaving the conten-
ton of those who think jackson
the better man really outside the
bounds of argument. 1T may be
mentioned, however, that James
j. Corbett was pretty lucky to gain
draw after sixty-one rounds of
terrific sledging with the Negro,
and this same Corbett was later the
man to take the terrible Sullivan's
measure. Besides, jackson gave
the great Joe Choynsl I touching,
and Choynski never was to be de.
rided.
st would be the hardest thing
in the world to decide which was
the greater fighter, George Dixon
or Joe Cans, for they were men,
bers of different classes. Little
Chocolate was wonderfully clev-
er boy, and in his remarkably
long string of battles he fought
everybody that could be stacked
against him. Perhaps the most
notable of his achievements were
in battles against the man who
many contend was the cleverest
boxer that ever put on a pair of
gloves, young Critic Twice they
met in the ring, the first time for a
twenty five round encounter, with
the result a draw, their second
meeting was over the ten round
route, and so closely did they bat
tie that the referee was forced to
call another draw.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
AFFILIATED COLLEGE
PLANS ARE DISCUSSED

Matters pertaining to the erection
Of new buildings for the affiliated col
loge at Newark formed the principal
topic Of discussion at the meeting OF
the board Of trustees OF Delaware
College which was held at the viii
mington High School yesterday after
noon. Samuel j. Wright. OF Newark
was elected commissioner 70 assist in
the construction OF both college
buildings. A committee. consisting
Of Charles 3. Evans. Dr. George W
Marshall. j. Frank Ball. A. w. Mes
sick, S. II. Derby and }. Harvey
Whiteman was appointed to secure a
director to take charge Of the summer
normal school at Delaware College
which by decision of the board wifi
open June %. and continue for i've
ensuing weeks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
CHANGERS FIND
PROFIT In COWS

Members of Diamond State Grange
last evening discussed questions Of
importance to the grangers, including
what animal on the farm brings in
the most revenue2" The members
agreed the COW was most profitable.
II also was agreed that If the farm
er was first improved the farm would
likewise be improved This was the
answer to the query. what should
be improved first the Farm or the
Farmer"g
The grange will ne entertained on
next Monday evening at a Ladies
Night"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
ASSESSMENT ON
COUNTY PROPERTY
Is MUCH HIGHER

The members Of the Levy Court
had a memorable days work yester-
day, as It was the last day for hear
ing appeals on assessments. The
Commissioners worked until late at
night hearing appeals from the as
sessment, and then took a recess.
In the Fifth Levy Court district,
where Commissioners Smith and
Groves had charge OF the revision,
the increase in assessment amounted
to about 100000. In New Castle
hundred the increase is more than
$4,000 In Red Lion hundred il is
about $4,000. and In White Clay
Creek hundred the increase is be-
tween 100000 and S115.O0O
When the Levy Court met last even
ing the assessment in Brandywlne
hundred was increased over half a
million dollars
The Alfred l. dupont mansion in
Brandywine hundred, which had been
assessed at $4,000 was Increased to
s499 900
Assessment OF the William dupont
RANINiAN Non lhfiturNb llOH fovfVNN
TO 10000
For the FIRST time the Joseph Ban
croft and Sons Company was assessed
at $4,000 for water rights. Similar
rights Of the William Lea and Sons
Company we're assessed at $4,000.
Property Of the Texas oil Company,
in Brandywine hundred, was increased
from S40,580 10 $4,000.
The assessment Of properties Of
Corporations also was raised The
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
ton Company viii pay s3250 taxes
on its tracks, the amount being $500
increase. The Peoples Company also
VIII pay an increased rate while the
Diamond State Telephone Company
property will yield $4,000 instead of
81. 500 From these figures ID will he
seen that properties other than those
In Wilmington will bear. higher as
sessments this year. In addition to
the taxes for the county and poor
purposes the rural districts pay
Ss4 900 In road taxes. In Elsmere.
Newark and New Castle road taxes
are used in improving the streets OF
those towns.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
Underwear, Gloves and Hosiery

Women medium weight all sizes Soc Loo and 81 %
Womens Cumy cut Union Suits very popular SOC 59c
Womens shaped Vests long sleeveless 2c and 29c
Womens medium weight Vests Pants all styles
25c 2sc Soc CSC
Mems merno Underwear SOC $OO
Womens sleeveless, ribbed palueif or lOc
1LONo 2casp and long chamos suede Gloves 25c SOC
Womens clasp glace kid Gloves $780, $780, $500
Womens 2clasp glace Paris Kid Gloves special 75c
Washable doeskin Gloves white and natural SOO
Misses channels suede Gloves white and natural. SOC
HOSlERf-Womens and black silk Hose Ill 25c
women white tan and black Isle Hose 1Sc pairs for SOC
omen black Hose special price pair 1Oc
men SIX Hose in all coors soc
ChorenS hne ribbed Hose special II lie pairs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
SUGGEST UNION.
OF THESE PARISHES

Al Christ Church vestry meeting to
be held this evening. Il is probable
that formal consideration will be
given the question Of merging the
parishes Of Emmanuel p &. Church,
Highland, and Christ Church, Chris
tiana, which has been under discus.
sion-the suggestion having been
made that the churches be combined,
aud that aew and larger church be
erected near the present site of I'm
manuel Church.
The Rev. Kensey j. Hammond, rec
tor OF Emmanuel Church, will leave on
Thursday or Friday OF this week to
ASSUME duties in his new charge al
Culpepcr, Va. and the Rev w. n.
Laird. rector of Christ Church. has
been invited to become Mr. Ham
mond's successor. but as yet Mr..
Laird has made no definite decision
relative TO the change.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01

Linen SuitingS

Early last fall preparations this springs selling neA
Sutng We went carefully through representative importers e
New York choosing and there those fe wou
adapted to the needs of this market Our completed lines are now rany
wanted Before manS
final choice be visit linen section
36inch ANEN full Of cOOS ~ zc
yard.
i5nch wide cOOr &c. 75c $LcO yard
45-inch Linen Ratne $1.O0 yard
45inch Crepe Linen, $125 yard
36inch Linen Monte yard
White variety
81 l-2c, Soc SOC, 65c 75c $l.OO and 81 25 yard.
White
Many other 9Oinch white suitable for dresses
and skirts, at $1OO, $1.25 $15O and $175.
special 9Onh white Russian Crash exceptional for dresses
coats skirts $1.50 yard.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
Laces, Trimmings, Embroideries

These three lines the most complete comparing
favOrab with the lines that will anywhere
worth remembering
all distinctive style bought
Among the most desirable aces Shadow effects F Cny Vaenenne
Bohemian
Trimmings adapted for dinner
of the Bulgarian and rhinestone effects being shown
EmbOdene without
Onces and dmhOunces Baste Linen Cambria and Cp You will
striking styles the full depth
early be visit the
mngs and EmbrOideries
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
Newest White CottonS

The for Rne The demand such that
deliveries impossible and makers delayed making shipments We
consider particularly really complete showing
at SOC, 75c and $OO Many cOIors SLIPS
White
SOC, 75c S5c and $1O
For skirts nothing will take the place Of Pque Many different styles
and widths of wets at 81
An entire effect is Crepe Pque at soc
here grades; 25c $l5O with inbeween
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01

der, William H Mccoy and George t.
Weer participated
1t was announced that on April IA
a lecture and demonstration in can-
ming will be given by Mrs. f. C. Sny-
de. AT the same time Mrs. c. p
Dickey will lecture on Flowers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
Dress Silks

of of
country a of
yard" He all his
Qualities
all arel0 inches wide.
Crepe de Chine in black and cOOs ST. yard 10 inches vide
inches
and
and$2 yard.
India TNils, S5 and $1OO yard.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
MILLINERY

This always popular department growing so day BY
day. II not question of merely selling you but sell
you that will beo your satisfaction object Stylish hats
Tor all occasions to be found here from the
hat to the more fasdiOus for very formal affairs Large
assormens of hats for the little Our special $500
hats cannot be duplicated for $7OOand $500
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
Crosby & Hill Co.
Selling Agents For the Pictorial Review Patterns
We Give s. & H Green and Gold Stamps
Spring Coats and Suits

This has brought forth the beautiful assortment
Coats and Suits of and visit showroom
will this to entire satisfaction all
sons at prices within the reach of the economical Two the
popular models great demand the and
the Bulgarian blouse effect Both individuality
that is much desired by all smart special will
sell SIS values for $3.50 $780, $40 values for and 1885,
and choice variety at 5000. SIS 90 and $4,000
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
GRANGERs DISCUSS ropIc.

Delaware Grange members held an
interesting session last evening. at
which time several questions Of inn
portancc wcr considered. Among
the queries was In what way does
Delaware excel other states" Other
questions were discussed r. c. Sny-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
Muslin Underwear and Shoes

Special of Women Bassieres all sizes, special. Csc
womens ongcoth Combinations, lace trimmed 75c
womens meSsalne Underskr all coIors black 81
Chldens percae and linen Dresses sizes years
SHOESThe pleasant days constantly remind that still
wearing heavy winter shoes and that purchase
Others of seasOnable nature
We beautiful of white
heel, for $3.50
The new f-button OxfOrds in metal at $500
Misses and Chdrens Shoes white and black $3.50
While they last will sell special lot of SATIN EVENING
PIERS in pink blue and white with chiffon special
price $S9
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

1vV - = ~ = !. - ~ :.
NOR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED
Il rooms for light housekeeping. No. 81
hing street aprl 81
M ANTED-MAN AND WIFE no TAKE
w charge OF l0-room house a. Richard
son Park. Owner will board with couple.
Address Box s., Elsmerc Del. apri-tt
xEY HNTED--A GIRL FOR GENERAL
w housework no washing Apply No
.zi \, Broome 81 apri ~
~ or SALE-GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO
II buy two properties within stonc's
throw Of Eighth and Market the heart Of
Wilmington. al big sacrifice. Lots 100
feet deep. splendid location for business.
I'll and el3 West Eighth street. Apply DR..
VIM. T.. Harris. d. a A. phone, 42lo
apri cod In
II OST-BANk BOOK. NO 3e.22s. on
IL Wilmington Savings Fund. In tho name
o. Ars. Rose II. Moore. Application has
been made for new book. april 81.
II OR sALE--JUST RECEIVED IRON
4 large hotel in New Jersey, two full car
loads ei furniture, consisting Of the fol-
lowing. 20 bedroom suits In oak. mahogany
and walnut; SO iron beds. some beautifully
brass trimmed mattresses, springs. pill
piano. ? organs. Z psrlor suits upholstered
IN various corerinEs. also q few odd pallor
pieces; 1 Cutler roll top desk in mission
rood; large. refrigersiors. s1i'sbls Tor
smaller ones for family use. h1ndsoce
zantei mirrors: ! btarfifdi sak BUFFET .
sMen oak sidebosrds; ] combinzfior ward.
robe and bureau, I roIling chair for in
psiid; box-seat leather covered dining
pSon chairs: ! ofice clock. I leather cov.
Ued Davenport. I hiing cabinet ] lsdy's
uxitink desk in MAHOGANY; I medicine cab
met zrAphophone. horn. etc. onyx
center stands extension tables. q. and
10 feet lengths; book shelves. ras
ranges; ! large gasoline stove; leather
stst arm chairs LOT OF mating carpet
rugs and floor coverings OF various kinds. a
big variety Of dishes. pots, pans and cut.
lery. etc.
Come early and make your purchase. pay
deposit and we will hold the goods until
yo1 ara ready 20 have them delivered
So1ICL-IhcFe goods are for sale az Me
HAaOA BROS. Third and -Orsnes streets.
oni< A Itird sad Orange streets april
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
Special For Wednesday

Lot Mems Shirts variety of patterns Csc for
boys and girls variety of titles. 25c
Travelling Bags very light weight slOO
alnen Toweng; special price yard. II Ire
Lot Of Porch Cushions variety of good patterns SOC
Brads yards the piece; per piece. 15c
PIeangs white black and pretty styles 25c and SOC
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
James I. Chandler, W " s Sas 81 s.
Undertaken r iseslss7s'
DEATHS.


Oliver T.. Buckmastcr.
Sarah A. Carlisle.
Clara Merrick.
william Norris webb,
Mary Y. Mitchell
Ellen Foster
FOsTER-1n this city. on March a. 1918,
Ellen. widow Of Daniel Foster aged IS
years.
the funeral from her late residence Taylor
and Bennett streets on Thursday morning,
Al clock Requiem mass az St. Mary
church. 1nterment ST. Joseph's cemetery
MIrCHELL--In this city ON March 81 /,
1913. Mary r.. wife Of John O. Mitchell,
aged % years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 A..
tend the funeral from the residence OF her
husband No. 3c1 South Hcald street, on
Thursday morning, az no o clock. Requiem
mass a. ST. Msry's church. lnterment Sill
verbrook cemetery.
husband Of Margaret Hoy Webb and son
Of William and Katie Webb. In his 26th
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attcnd
ihe funeral services on Thursday evening,
tor and Ash streets. Conshohockon. Inter.
mcnt az Newport. Del. Train leaves Consho.
hocken at 1912 Peunsylvania r. r.
/ MERRICK-ln this city. on March 80,
1913, Clara, daughter Of the late
John and Sarah Merrick.
CARlISLE--ln this city, on March 20, 1913.
Sarah A. Carlisle aged "a years
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral services Of the residence of her
son, James r. Carlisle. No. 4o5 East Eighth
street, on Tuesday evening. April L, At I3C
O clock. lntcrmcnt az Goldsboro. Nd, on
Wednesday. April 2
BUCkMASTER--In this city. on March 30
1913, Oliver J.. Buckmester, aged AZ
years.
Relatives and friends Columbia Lodge
7. o. o. r.. No 26 Reynolds Encampmenf
No. 3. Independence Fire Company. No. IL
and the firemen's Association; also TN
Car Builders Of the. Harlan and Holdings
worth Corporation. are invited to attend III
funeral services az his late residence. IA
go East Eleventh street. on Wodnesda
; afternoon. at o'clock Intorment i
Lombardy cemetery.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
Buttons

This is button great has been the demand that taken
adding
yenience of selecting Buttons of and for
at $3.50 PEARL Crochet Crystal
here from the smallest to the largest required
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01
Silks and Dress Goods

Sale of wool and cotton Dress Goods Dress Linens Linen
Crash Corduroy Rane Silk and Cotton Tissues Pongees Pop
lina, BengaIines Etc.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01

For Coughs, Grip. Group,
Catharrh. Quick Consumption,
Typhoid and contagious dis
eases, BRAZILIAN BALM
never failed or lost a case. as II
KILLS THE GERMS-1Oc, IS,
SOC and Sl.00.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01

The Silk Emporium Of the City
36-nch rich black Messaline an Sc value for soc
4Onch Satin Chameue in black and aup value for 35
36-uch Messaine in all coIOrs, S1OO value for 49, 7Sc
Lot of Silk remnants with values up to soc; price Zoe
S6nch black Duchess Satin regular Sl25 value; special SlOO
Lot of 36-nch Wash Silks with stripes; special price
............. .................. 5qc
Beautiful FouIard Silks ssc '49c 59c 7sc and sec
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1913-04-01


DAILY RIDDLES.
.
ANSWERS.
I. Limp.
2. Hares, share.
3. Cat-ecism.
4. Her son never sets.
s. Canoe-(the letters in the word
ocean" when transposed, form the
word canoe"
QUESTIONS.
I. Which Of the reptiles is a mathe-
matician?
2. Behead an incline and leave a
gait some animals use.
3. When Is door not door?
4 Why are young ladies sitting on
the porch like an unfinished house?
8. What stone opens and shuts al
your conyenience2