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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-16
Two Boys Drowned.

Luray, Va, pril 16.-While fishing
from boat in the Shenandoah river,
at Shenandoah, this county, yesterday
evening, Wesley Manning, aged about
Ia years, son Of A. V. Manning, and
Samuel Rothgeb, aged about 1G
years, son of J. R. Rothgeb, were
drowned. The stream was greatly
swollen. and the boys had rowed out
to where the current was swift and
,treacherous. Their boat becoming un-
manageable and starting to sink, the
boys called loudly for help, when
James Davis, Edward Hall and Ben
iamin Breeder, fishing from the
shore, started to their assistance. In
trying to rescue the boys the boat cap
sized and they came near drowning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-16

WANTED - Unfurnished rooms
and bath, in Or near King street.
Inquire $40 South Patrick st. ID st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-16

FOR neutrality-suspicious. in the The
Fairfax. Apply to A. S. Doni-
phan. l6 st
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
NOT IN DALLAS

The white chauffeurs of
Dallas, Texas, say that if brick
bats and a few other assorted
missiles have any power, Ne
groes shall not run automo-
biles in this city. The whites
have formed a union to pro-
hibit the Negro chauffeurs
from running cars and have
given the colored car drivers
much annoy ance OF late. Scv
eral weeks ago the tactics of
the whites became so notice
able that a number of rich
auto owners, in person. called
upon the city commissioners
and informed them that if
police protection were not af-
forded their drivers, that they
themselves would see that the
colored chautfeurs would re-
sent any annoyances. This
temporarily had it's effect but
within the last few days the
white drivers seem to have
reached definite understand
ing that it was advisable to
renew their attacks.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
THE WILLIAMS WORLD FAMOUS
JUBILEE SINGERS, MAY 2, 1908
At the Auditorium

The third annual the Williams Jubilee Singers
will bring them o Denver the second of May This
ganzaiion without any question ranks the world
great musical and have sung themselves into the
hearts of the people OF this character has
On their previous has been impossible
commoate the immense crowds who desire hear them
and for this the Zion Church will them the
Denver public at the Auditorium vigorous campaign of
advertising which being carried by the church will
doubt theatre of the Cys largest hail. The
admission fee is within reach of all so that will be
compelled to forego this OF all musical treats.
Tickets will be sale week the following prices:
Box seats $780, Parquet so Balcony IS Each
box will accommodate party OF eight AS there only
seats those who desire boxes should send for
ervations once many have already been engaged
For information telephone Rev D. E. Over, York 6oo7.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
Interesting News
Concerning the Race.
FORGING AHEAD

Midst all the hue and cry of
lack of opportunity comes the
announcement that Mr.. Fred
l.. Hubbard has been appoint. :.
ed assistant to the general
manager of the Toronto Rail-
way Company; one of the
most responsible positions in
the company, and one that
carries with it a large salary.
Mr.. Hubbard deserves all the
good fortune that may befall
him. He is honest, upright,
and has capacity for work
that is unequaled. He has
been in the employ of the
company for the past IS years,
during which time he has
placed the Toronto City Rail
way Company at the head of
the list of we'll managed roads
and were it not for his mod
esty he might term himself
Justly the street railway
king. defender.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
N()Tll;E!

Subscribers receiving more
than one copy Of The Star
will kindly notify this office.
Those whose papers have
been dropped by mistake will
kindly notify this office. Mott
fly at once if you change your
address or leave the city. We
trust that our subscribers will
be as considerate as possible
as we have not got fully ar
ranged our mailing list.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
NO TIPS

When the legislature Of Ar
kansas passed Act No. oS
many persons considered it a
Joke but the colorcd people
employed around perso s
where tips formerly constitut-
ed a big part of their earnings
realize that they are actually
affected. The law makes it
a misdemeanor to accept a
tip and even provide the firm
or corporation in whose em
ploy a person is. is liable to a
fine for permitting the en-
ployee to receive any gift. 1t
is said that some of the rubes
" no represent districts in
which there is large numbers
of poor whites, heard of a few
porters and others who have
saved their tips and this made
the necessity of the
law.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
A GOOD MOVE

Banking Day Along In
dustrial and Financial Lines"
is the headline Of a big circu-
lar put out by a Colored Citi-
zens Committee of Memphis,
Tenn. The exercise is a sort
of rally to attract the Negro
to banking and business
houses conducted by members
of his own race. The circular
strikes a high and appealing
note. 1t comprehends the la
borer and wage Garner. en-
couraging them to save and
teaching them the way to a
bank where their patronage is
courted. Its appeal is for
$Ioo,ooo mot alone for safe
keeping. but to provide capi-
tai for promotion of various
business and industrial enter
prises foEthe employment; of
our boys and girls The
whole scheme is launched up
on a broad and very intelli-
gent basis. Press, school. pull
pit, lodge, laboring men are
urged to Join hands in max
ing deposits.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
25TH INFANTRY
CHAMPIONS

Uncle Sans colored boys
in blue are making things
hum in Honolulu along ath-
letic lines. Since their arrival
in the Hawaiian Islands on
Jan. IA, the boys of the 18th
Infantry made rapid progress,
and they are the undisputed
champions of the Hawaiian
Islands in all forms of athlets.
On Feb. % they took part in
an athletic meet which was
opened to all the people on
the islands, and we're more
than victorious, getting a
place in every event and car
rying off three first places and
six seconds. Following is an
an account of the events as
they actually we're: Ioo-yard
d a s h, Private Williamson,
Company L, 18TH Infantry,
first (Io Is secondsl; howard
dash, Private Mitchem, Ma
chine Gun Platton, second
one-mile relay race, 18th In
fantry team. first and second
machine gun contest. 25th In
fantry, first, carrying gun on
mule 100 yards, dismounting,
assembling. loading, firing,
mounting on mule and return
ing to starting point; equip
ment race, Private Hicks,
Company F. 25th Infantry,
second. soldier starts with
only shirt, trousers, socks on
and runs 10 yards; at each 10
yards he puts on one more
article cf clothing, until at the
end he is dressed completely,
and also has all Of his equip
ment ready to enter the field;
sharpshooters contest, Private
Co. A, 18TH Infantry, second
soldier runs 100 yards and
finds rifle unassembled, puts
rifle together and fires one
shot at each 20 yards on re-
turning to starting point; i;
wall-scaling contest, 18TH In
fantry team second.
In addition to field events
the base ball team defeated
the champions of the Ha =
waiian Island in Honolulu by
a score of to 1 in an inter
esting Io-inning game, thus
finishing an athletic race for
the Hawaiian championship.
The News.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
FxpositiOn at
Philadelphia

Department. A w ON e ms
Congress will be held at which
time will appear many of the
leading women of both races
in the country.
Musical Carnival viii be Feature.
Next to the industrial ex :
hibit the most attractive fea
ture will be the musical car
nival. Among those interest,
ed are Nine. E. Azalia Hack
ley. +. A. Clark, Edwin r
Hill and many other local
musical people. A chorus OF
five thousand voices, which
will render the old plantation
melodies is being trained un-
des the leadership of the en-
inent composer and musical
director, Prof. +. A. Clark OF
Philadelphia. A similar chorus
OF the school children of Phil
adelphia is being trained un-
der the leadership OF Prof. J
X. Paul Brock, principal OF
the Thomas Durham School
one of the largest schools ir
|rnfiT6efpifia. sne bes'
musical talent of the race
There shall be concentrated
during the latter half of Aug.
ust and the month of Septem'
Der, the greatest array oi
Negro talent that has ever
been brought together at any
one time in any one place.
The Governor of each state
has been asked to appoint a
aCommission to take a special
part on the program in the
great race conference which
will be held at this time. Pres
ident Woodrow Wilson, while
Governor of New Jersey, ap-
pointed a Commission and
the New Jersey Legislature
appropriated $4,000 to aid
in making the Philadelphia
exposition a success n d
measures are now being TAX
en- by which it is hoped to
have every other State to
make a similar appropriation.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
TRAINED SECRETARY
partment's expenses.
OTHER EXPENSES

In addition the salary the Secretary there will be
required the of $4,000 for running expenses
January ls This money will be used for office rent
printing and stationery telephone and the
incident the religious, social physical and educational
work of the Department, and Tor Office furnishings.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12

The Pennsylvania EmahCi
patton Proclamation Commis-
sion which will hold an Expo
sition celebrating the nifty
wears of the freedom OF the
Negro race in America. IN
Philadelphia, September, 1913
is making elaborate prepara-
tions for the consur nation OF
that event. Hon. Harry w q.
Bass, the only Negro member
of the Pennsylvania Legisla-
ture, is the prime mover IN
the celebration. 1t was thru
his efforts that Pennsylvania
led off with an appropriatloH
of $40, 900 for this purpose.
The executive committee OF
the Emancipation Celebration
has just announced a number
of prizes for the fftieth ami
versary celebration. There
will be a prize of $50 in gold
for the best Emancipation
ode, a prize of $50 in gold for
the best Emancipation song
set to music, and $50 in gold
for the best paper Of from hve
thousand to eight thousand
words on the subject of 81 he
Progress of the Negro Since
Emancipation" depicting titty
wears of Negro progress. All
the contestants are to sent IN
their products not later than
August 1, to the Emancipation
Proclamation Cumm i s. on,
1872 Lombard street, Phila-
delphia, Pa.
In connection with the cele-
bration there will be also an
athletic meet, under the au-
spices of the Amateure Ath :
letic Union of America, a.
which something like $1,000
worth Of prizes will be award
ed among which will be a
memorial cup to the honor Of
DR.. John b. Taylor, of the
University Of Pennsylvania,
the late champion quarter
mile runner Of America. Will
liam Nj. Slowe, Harry Du-
Plessiss, George Smiley. J. I.
Howard, c. A. Lewis, Max
Barber and others compose
the local athletic committee
which proposes to bring to
bring to Philadelphia the most
notable gathering of Negro
athlets which has ever mea in
the history of the country.
The chief feature ofthe Ex-
position will be the exhibits
illustrating the industrial pro-
press Of the Negro race. More
team seventy schools have
made application to exhibit
their industrial and literary
work. Negro manufacturers
and inventors will have a
large part in the Exposition,
while the Women's Domestic
Society Department is expect
ed to make one of the most
attractive features. An or
oanization Of five hundred To-
cal Philadelphia women aided
by a similar organization in
nearly every city in the State,
is working day and night for
the success of the Woman's
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
A. Y. M. C. Az Proposed
THE START

The Young Mems Christian Brotherhood organ
lied July H. 1908. had for its object the moral mental
boys of the City of Denver For several the Brother
hood has conducted Bible classes religious meetings.
sona social events and in general has strven to be
Y. M. C. A.
At the request of the officers of the Brotherhood the
Board of Directors of the Denver Young Mems Christian
partment of the Denver Association. The Brotherhood
will be merged into this thu: securing for it;
members the advantage of aaon with the great world
wide Association movement.
NO EQUIPMENT
is proposed that the Colored Department shall op-
crate on the non-equipnent basis While there will be
office headquarters it will be used place from which
to inspire and direct social hysa educational and
sous activities rather than center for the conduct of
such activities
TRAINED SECRETARY
The Directors of the Young Mems Christian Assoca-
ton have agreed to to the salary of trained Secre
tay give all of his the direction of the Coored
Department. This Secretary will be engaged soon
the present membership campaign has be
full and will commence his duties possible and
in any later than Septenber 1913 This
preparation was made the condition that the colored
lc.ens of Denser raise the basoe require for the De
partments expenses.
OTHER EXPENSES
required the of $4,000 for running up to
January 1915. THIS money will be used for office rent
printing postage and stationery telephone and the expenses
incident to to the religious sGea physical and educational
CHARTER MEMBERS
To obtain the above sum, is proposed two
hundred charter members who viii Pay the of $500
payable before May IS 1913, and S2oo payable
on or before October 1918 for membership the De
partment to January 1915 and there
after.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
1t is further proposed from the coored citizens
OF Denver $500 in subscriptions, payable half
before May asth 1918 and onehalf before October
Ist 1915,
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEES
Fifty divided into of twenty-five men
each will make vigorous campaign for and money,
commencing Saturday. April eth, and ending Tuesday,
night April 18TH. The viii be led by MIR. S A. Bon
nd Mr.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEES

Fifty men. divided into of twenty-five men
each. will make vigorous campaign for and
Saturday. April 18th, and ending Tuesday
night April 18TH The will be led by Mr. s. A. Bon
durant and Mr.. p. J. Potter.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
SUBSCRIPTIONS

1t is further proposed to secure from the c
OF Denver $4,000 in subscriptions, payable o
before May 2sth, 1918. and one-half or b.
1919.
The Denver star., 1913-04-12
CHARTER MEMBERS

10 obtain the above sum, it is proposed to secure tv
hundred charter members who viii Pay the of $50
$500 payable before May S, 1918 and S2oo payab
on or before October for membership in the
after.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-08
Chief Army Engineers Submit Re-
port to Congress Estimates
Of Appropriations Needed
for improvements
MILLIONS ASKED FOR
VARIOUS PROJECTS
Missouri Comes in for Largest Item
and Much Needed for "Father
Of Waters s"---Texxs
Fares Well
'elegram BY United Press.

Telegram by United Press
Washington. Dec. S.-Request for ex-
penditure Of SAL .655,l55 for river and
harbor improvements-26 different
projects-was submitted to the house
today by the cbicf army engineers. The
biggest single project in the report
was the recommendation Of an appro-
priation Of $2,000.O00 for general inn
provement OF the Missouri river.
An appropriation Of five million dol
lars for various projects connected with
the Ohio river improvement scheme
was stated as being necessary within
the next few years. One million and
half was asked for Improvement of
the Mississippi river between the Mis-
souri, river and st. Paul. Mimi, and a
million for Improvement and mainten-
ance of the same river between the
Ohio and Missouri rivers. A similar
amount was asked for improvement
of the Delaware river.
The chief OF engineers reports that
the flood in the middle west last spring
caused $4,000 damage to the United
States works there on the Ohio river.
No reference is made in the report
to any possible system OF flood con-
troll. An appropriation of six million
dollars was asked however, in order
that the Mississippi river commission
might continue its work of improving
the Father Of Waters, including levee
work.
For Notifications work an appropria-
tion Of $4,000 for undermining older
emplacements was requested and $780,
600 for preservation and repair of for
tifications. Recommending was also
made for construction of sea wall at
Fort San Jacinto
Fifteen thousand dollars was asked
to continue the work of the California
Debris commission
Among the projects for which appro-
priations were recommended we're the
following:
Galveston Channel, Texas. 100000;
channel from Galveston harbor to Tex
as City. Texas. 100000.
Channel to Port Bolivar, Texas, s25..
600.
Houston ship canal, Texas, for works
of improvement, 100000; for mainten.
ance of improvement 100000.
West Galveston Bay channel: Tur-
tie, Bayou, Trinity river. Anahuac
channel, Oyster Greek, Cedar, Choco-
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-08

ing material for the building.
The work started this morning was
the pouring Of the first concrete in
the northeast corner of the building
to-be.
We have everything lined up pretty
well now and will keep hard at it. the
weather permitting" said Mr. James.
superintendent Of construction for the
contractors, this morning
I'VE have experienced some trouble
from the rain, and for that reason. we
have held up certain shipments Of ma
terial. knowing that from the condi-
ton of the ground. we could not unload
it if it We're here With the weather
cleared up now. however, material is
arriving nicely and we are going to
rush the work as fast as possible"
The derrick is complete, the hoisting
engine is in place, the service track,
for the purpose Of transporting mater
ial to different parts Of the building,
is down. steel and other material is
being unloaded daily and the entire
location is fast taking on an appear
ance Of animated activity.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-08

RELIEF TO
VICTIMS
Funds are Being Raised to Aid
Texas Flood Sufferers Difficult
to Reach Stricken Points
Disease Bfeaks Out
Telegram BY United Fress.

Fort Worth, Texas. Dec. S.-ciyic or
ganizations throughout Texas began
raising funds ana supplies for the re
lief Of flood sufferers.
Trains viii leave for Hearne. Bryan.
Navosota and other stricken points to-
day. but whether the refugees get sup
plies Is a question as traffic is still
demoralized.
The boats are unable to reach many
places where scores are marooned.
Smallpox has appeared and health au-
thorities are rushing disinfectants TO
combat the unsanitary conditions left
by the receding water.
Six were rescued from ree-tops to-
day after clinging thirty-two hours
Pigs and calves that were being swept
cvound the marooned refugees near
'yellborn. we're seized, killed and
eaten raw.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-08
Start Construction
Work on Building

II is quite fitting that the moment
for which Chickasha citizens have
waited months, even years for. should
come on a morning as bright and crisp
as dawned today. and hardly had the
rising sun. warming up to his work,
played havoc with the productions
from the versatile paint brush of one
J. Frost when the long waited for
moment came. 1t was Of such import
snce that it should have been ushered
in with a flare OF trumpets and sundry
outbursts Of oratory, but as it occurred
only the men on the job and few
early morning curiosity seekers were
present
The big noise in the progress of
Chickasha was nothing more nor less
than the actual beginning OF the fed
eral building at the corner Of Choctaw
and Fourth street. Sure. the excava-
tion work has been in progress for
some time. In fact. it has been com.
pleted several weeks, since which
time the workmen have been busy al
| ternately dodging showers and unload
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-08
POcasset WOman's
Death Due to Burns

and found that Mrs. Human had dash
ed through the dining room and onto
the back porch, Immediately following
the explosion. He followed and caught
her just as she was stepping off Of the
back porch Her clothing was a mass
OF flames and it was with difficulty
that Mr. Human was able, with the
blanket, to smother them.
Medical aid was summoned at once
and everything possible was done to
ease the woman's suffering. The pa
tient slept for two hours and it was
thought that she was getting. along as
well as could be expected shortly
after she awoke. however. she became
delirious aid never regained con
sciousness. Death put an end to her
suffering Saturday.
Mr.. Human is a member of the firm
OF Golden q Human. general mercan.
tile merchants, and the family has a
wide circle Of friends in Pocasset,
Chickasha and the surrounding coun-
try. Simple funeral services were held
at the home before the body was taken
to the train. which was to bear 1t to
the last resting place in Galveston.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-08

TO YIELD
TO SUFFS

Telegram by United Press.
Washington, Dec S--F'acing dele
cation of suffragettes. the president
this afternoon refused to send spe-
cial message to congress urging votes
for women and also declined to incor-
porate such a suggestion in his regular
message until congress asks him to
do so.
The president said he could not
recommend that the house appoint a
special committee on suffrage viii
son was diplomatic with the women.
He said if he gets an opportunity he
will aid the cause As a leader of his
party he insisted that only such ques-
tions as were passed on by the national
convention or a conference was sub
ject to action by him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-08

The body Of Mrs, ] H. Human, who
died Saturday in Pocasset, was taken
Sunday to Galveston, where she form
erly lived and which city is now the
home Of her relatives. The body was
accompanied by J. H. Human, her hus-
band, Or. Martin of Pocasset and
Father Sheafer, priest Of Union
City. Okla.
The death of Mrs. Human caused
much grief in Pocasset and among her
many friends in chickasha Death was
caused from burns she suffered FRI
day when a can OF oil exploded, ignit-
ing her clothing. She was building a
fire in the heating stove and had
poured some coal oil on the kindllng.
When the match was applied, blaze
from the oil puffed out at the lower
crate Of the stove, ignitsng the oil in
the oil can, which was sitting near
the stove An explosion followed,
from which Mrs. Humans clothing
caught fire.
Mr. Human. hearing the explosion
from an adjoining bedroom. rushed out
with blanket to smother the flames
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-12-08
~ sIafI correspondent Of U. p.l

by Staff Correspondent of L. P)
Vera Cruz. Nov. 23.-fBy Mail TO
Tampa, Florida Realizing that he
is the "Maine Of the present Mexican
situation, John Lind, President viii
sons personal envoy today is a self
sentenced prisoner IN the American
consulate here. He is determined that
if there is any explosion il wiz not be
from the outside. II be can help IT,
SO careful Is Lind that he does nor
leave the consulate even for exercise.
He takes only short walks IN It's patio.
He has even given up cigars cigars
are easily drugged and Tor the first
time Ia his life has taken to smoking
a pipe as he strolIs inside the consul
ate's sheltering walls
Every Dreeaution has been taken by
Lind and United States consul TO
guard against being taken unawares.
Out in the harbor in full sight from
the windows of the consulate and only
three hundred yards distant are the
American warships. the Rhode Island,
the Tacoma and the Chester. Every
minute OF. every hour sentinels on the
warships decks watch the windows
Of the consulate waiting for a signal
by flag BY day or BY flashlight at night
which Canada has arranged shall mean
Rush TO our aid
Lind. while he is reticent on details
virtually admits that the United
States government expects to wear
out Huerta without shooting Huerta
is admittedly floundering desperately
and there seems little doubt that the
Wilson policy in Mexico will win. At
least Lind believes so and while the-dic.
tator, 300 miles away in his capital.
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