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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Three-base hit-Merrifield. Stolen bases
-Malloy 2. C. Sedgley, G. Sparsam. Base
on balls-Sparsam 2, Dawson l. Struck
out-Sparsam 7, Dawson I. Sacrifice hit
--Malloy. Double play-H. Stone unas-
sisted Left on bases-Richmond 6, Lis
bon Falls 6. Hit by pitched ball-Greene,
II. Stone, C. Sedgley. Farrar. Passed
ball-Sedgley. Umpire, Merserve. Time,
1.45.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Bangor, Me-, Aug ga warrant
has been issued here for the arrest of
rapher employed by the Great North
ern Paper Co.. who is charged with
forgery of a check for $500 and va
rious embellishments. the whole ag-
gregating $40 600. Baker has been in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Hon. Halbert P. Gardner candidate
for Governor on the Progressive tick
ct, Rev. L. H. Clair, candidate for
sheriff of Kennebec county, on the
same ticket, and Hon. H. H. Sturgess
will be the principal speakers at a
Progressive rally to be held Monday
evening in the armory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Chester G. Hapworth, janitor at the
Savings Bank building, Saturday be-
gan his two-w weeks vacation, which he
will pass at Lakeside attending the
Advent campmeeting, which will
open Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Mrs Emma V. Jones left Saturday
morning for business trip to Camden in
the interests of the Fairfield sanatorium.
Her son Charles accompanied her and
left Camden Sunday evening for a few
days stay in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Three hundred children of The No
ire Dame parish on the Plains will
nave their annual outing and picnic
tuesday at Snow pond. With Father
Martin and several Ursuline Sisters in
charge, the army of youngsters will
leave for Oakland on the o clock car
and return after their days sport be-
fore dark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24
ELAINE GOLDING
WINS LONG SWIM

Bath Beach won the long distance race
for women from the Battery to Coney
Island today. She covered the 14-nlile
course in hours, Al minutes, IS seconds,
about an hour better than the previous
record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

rice of Portland are passing a few
days in the city visiting Mr.. Fox.
Waterville manager for the American
Clothing Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24
SOLEMN HIGH MASS
WEDNESDAY FOR POPE

At the request of Bishop Walsh a
solemn high Mass of Requiem will be
said in all the churches throughout the
diocese Wednesday morning for the
repose OF the soul of His Holiness
Pope Plus \. The Masses will un-
doubtcdly be largely attended in every
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24
LISBON FALLS DEFEATS
RICHMOND A. A., a TO |

Richmond, Me-, Aug. 23.-tSpeciaD.-
Lisbon Falls defeated Richmond A, A.
son struck out seven men and allowed
but four hits. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

A regular meeting of Court Yolando,
Independent Order OF Foresters. will be
held Monday evening at Modern Wood
men hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Getchell went to
Milo Sunday. Mr.. Getchell will return
Monday but Mrs. Getchell will make a
weeks visit there with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Irving Staples and a crew of linemen
from the Central Maine Power Co. went
to Skowbegan Saturday to do a piece of
work that will require several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Mrs. w. r. Pattangall and daughter
Grace, who have been visiting Mrs.
Grace Ware at Bethlehem, \. H, re-
turned to Waterville Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Boston, Aug. 23.-The steamer Canadian
reported in collision off the Irish coast,
carried no passengers but was well load
ed with foodstuffs Included in her car
go were 10000 bushels of wheat and 1900
tons Of raw sugar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Letter Carrier Clarence Morrill, left
Saturday for Portland and vicinity,
where he will spend his two-weeks vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

The Portland Terminal baseball team
defeated the Tigers on Alumni field Sat
urday afternoon by the score of to l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Madison and the Teconnett team of the
H. & w. mills will play on the Colby
diamond Thursday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

largest rally of the campaign at Me-
mortal hall Monday evening. Hon. Hal
bert P. Gardner, L. H. Clark and Hon.
H. H. Sturgis will address the meet
ing. Everyone is cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24
Line
STR CANADIAN
IN 4 COLLISION

London. Aug. 23.-The Leyland Line
steamer Canadian from Boston Aug. IA
dor Liverpool. has been in collision off
the southwest coast of Ireland
Tugs have left Queenstown to go to her
assistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

DIR. and Mrs. H w. Abbott are receiv-
ing congratulations on the birth of a son
who arrived Sunday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

DR.. D. B. Cragin. who is passing the
summer at Spruce Head, was in Wat
erville Saturday for a few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

w. E. Penny has returned from
several days passed in Portland and
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24
Late Augusta Locals

Miss Annie Carter will leave Mon
day morning for Prince Edward Is
land for three weeks visit with rela-
ttyes and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Miss Antoinette Grondln went to New
York Sunday evening for a brief visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Mrs H P. Bonsall and son Henry are
spending a few days at the home of Mrs.
Bonsalls parents in Vassalboro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Mrs. Wilbur Lunt has gone to Mosaui-
TO for a several days vacation with rela-
tives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

DR.. E. S. Winslow, who has been ill
for the past week. is again able to be
about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Miss Rose Mills returned home Sat-
urday, after passing three weeks at
her home in West Sidney,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

w. w Michaud went TO Portland Sat
urday on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Albert H. Wheeler is in Bangor for a
few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24
WATERvILLE.

Hiram Potter has gone to Dexter for a
few days vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

W. 3. Cole went to Bangor Saturday
for a few days stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Soule spent Sun
day with friends at Unity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Angie Bickfofd has gone to Bangor for
a short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-24

Mrs. Julia A. Taylor of Fairfield is
visiting relatives in town.
C. r. Durham and Miss Elizabeth
Spear were the guests Sunday Of their
brother Edward Spear, in Skowhegan
A. L. Ladd accompanied them.
WATERv|LLE.
Hiram Potter has gone to Dexter for a
few days vacation.
Angie Bickfofd has gone to Bangor for
short vacation.
W. B. Cole went to Bangor Saturday
for few days stay
Albert H. Wheeler is in Bangor for a
few days on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Soule spent Sun
day with friends at Unity
w w. Michaud went TO Portland Sat
uIudS VII q SiOAt bNS'iiCSo mp
Miss Antoinette Grondln went to New
York Sunday evening for brief visit.
Mrs. Wilbur Lunt has gone to Mosqui-
TO for a several days vacation with rela.
tives and friends.
DR.. E. S. Winslow, who has been i'll
for the past week. is again able to be
about.
Mrs H. p. Bonsall and son Henry are
spending a few days at the home of Mrs
Bonsalls parents in Vassalboro.
w. e. Penny has returned from
several days passed in Portland and
vicinity.
DIR. and Mrs H. w. Abbott are receiv-
ing congratulations on the birth of sor
who arrived Sunday afternoon.
The Portland Terminal baseball team
defeated the Tigers on Alumni field Sat
urday afternoon by the score of to |.
Madison and the Teconnett team of the
H. & w. mills will play on the Colby
diamond Thursday afternoon.
DIR. D. B. Cragin, who is passing the
summer at Spruce Head, was in Wat
erville Saturday for a few hours.
Mrs. w. r. Pattangall and daughter
Grace, who have been visiting Mrs
Grace Ware at Bethlehem, \. H, re-
turned to Waterville Sunday.
Mrs. D. L. Fox and daughter Beat.
rice of Portland are passing few
days in the city visiting Mr.. Fox
Waterville manager for the American
Clothing Co.
Letter Carrier Clarence Morrill, lief
Saturday for Portland and vicinity
where he will spend his two-weeks vaca
ton.
A regular meeting of Court Yolando
Independent Order OF Foresters. will bt
held Monday evening at Modern Wood
men hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Getchell went Il
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03
Independent Lumber Yard
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior. U. S. Land
Office at HALEY, Idaho, July 81, 1914
Notice is hereby given that Charles
G.. Nelson, of American Falls, Idaho
who on February 20. 1913 made home.
stead entry, serial No. 012577, for Sh,
section rs, township 6 south, range 20
east, Boise meridian, has filed notice
Of intention to make final three year
proof to establish claim to the land
above described, before Carl lines, u.
S. commissioner, at American Falls,
Idaho. on the 18th day of September,
1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Friedrich Funk, Gottlieb Spies,
Christian Schrenk, Fred w. Westu-
beck, all of American Falls, Idaho.
1908 ]. IL. WILLIAMS.
Register.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior U, s. Land
Office at HALEY. Idaho, August IL,
1914.
Notice is hereby given that John
Deeg, Jr., Of American Falls, Idaho,
who on February s, 1913, made home
stead entry. serial No. O12259, for Sh
SWh, section %: NWh, NJ SWN,
section rs, township 7 south, range
20 east, Boise meridian, has filed no.
tice of intention to make final three
year proof to establish claim to the
land above described. before Carl
lines. U. S. commissioner, at American
Falls. Idaho, on the 18th day of Octo-
Der, 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Jacob Neu, John f. Martens. Karl
X. Mayer, John Deeg. ST., all Of Ameri-
can Falls. Idaho.
s-lS-s-l7 ]. e. WILLIAMS,
Register.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior U, s. Land
Office at HALEY, Idaho. August 6,
1914.
Notice is hereby given that Micheal
Wetzel, of American Falls, Idaho, who
on December 10, 1912, made home
stead entry, serial No. 01229S. for lots
3 and 4, Sh NWA, SWA, section 1,
township z south, range 29 east, Boise
meridian. has filed notice of intention
I make final five year proof to es-
tablish claim to the land above des-
cribed. before Carl lines, U. S. COM
missioner. at American Falls, Idaho,
on the 9th day of October, 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John Link. John Henne, Fred Jeske,
August CARRIER, all of American Falls,
Idaho.
8-13-9-17 ]. Z. WILLIAMS
Register.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03

German should be taught in the public schools of this
country, at least in such of them where a demand for such
instruction exists. Germans constitute a very material
part of the population of the country. They are, or soon
will be, heavy taxpayers, and have a moral right to have
the children taught the German language as we'll as Eng
lish. Aside from this aspect of the matter, there is a COM
every store in American Falls employs someone, from
necessity, who can speak German. All children, whether
OF German parentage or not, would be benefited, their
usefulness increased and their understanding broadened
by having a fair knowledge of the German language. If
there is any barrier to teaching German in the district
schools it should be removed.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, U. s. Land
Office at HALEY, Idaho, July 25, 1914
Notice is hereby given that Jacot
Ellis, of American Walls, Idaho, who on
December 10, 1912, made homestead
entry, serial No. 012272, for lots 1, 2,
Eh NWA, NEA, section Z, town
ship Z south. range 29 east, Boise
meridian. has filed notice of intention
to make final three year proof to es-
tablish claim to the land above des-
cribed, before Carl lines, U. s. COM
missioner, at American Falls, Idaho,
on the 25th day of September, 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Nicholas Chosen, Christ Walter, An
drew Neu, Gottlieb Mayer. all of Am
erican Falls, Idaho.
1898 j. h. WILLIAMS,
Register.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03

department. OIL me ln.erior v. .. Lana
once at haIiey, Idano, August H.
1914
.>olce is hereby given that William
H.. %oprecner, OIL American Fails. idaho,
VINO, on reDruary ~. 1919, mace
homestead enLry, serial NO. 0lzoVS,
lor Sn NwA; M Sw "a, section 10,
township D south, range ~ east, BOISE
meridian, has MED nouce OF
20 make nnal three year proof 10 es-
LaDllsh claim TO n lana o des-
cribed before Carl lines, U. S. COM
missioner, at American Falls, Idaho,
on the 18th day OF October, 1914.
Claimant names as Witnesses:
GottlieD Adolf. August Sprecher.
Gottfried Titus. Adolph Zetlitz, all OF
American Falls, Idaho.
S-l3-9-17 J. 4. WILLIAMS,
Register.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior U. S. Land
1914.
Notice is hereby given that Karl
Friedrich Paul Blosche, of American
rails Idaho, who on February 8, 1918.
made homestead entry, serial No
ol2SS7, for Ek NEK, Swh MEL
MA seq. Swk SEA-. seq SwE'
section IL township 7 south, range 20
ess., noise meridian, has filed notice
OF intention to make final three YEAR
proof to establish claim To the Ions
above described. before Carl lines ~
;; commissioner. at American Fans
Idaho, on the 18th day of October 1ais
claimant names as witnesses.
george nockter, John Dockter. Got
tiieo Adolf, August sprecher. ali %
American Falls, Idaho. VI
'-io-s-l7 ]. e. WILLIAMS.
Register.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, u. s. Land
Office at HALEY, Idaho, July ", 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Adolph
Winter, of American Falls, Idaho, who
on February 20. 1913, made homestead
entry, serial No. 012523. for SEX,
section 30; Sh SWA, section 20;
ny NWA, section 80, township 6
south, range 20 east, Boise meridian.
has filed notice of intention to make
final three year proof to establish
claim to the land above described be-
fore Carl lines, u. S. commissioner, at
American Falls, Idaho, on the goth
day of September. 1914.
Claimant m as witnesses:
Carl Baur, Nicholas Kurth, Nicholas
Chosen, Christian Schrenk, all of Am
erican Falls, Idaho.
1898 ]. e. WILLIAMS,
Register.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03

Department Of the Interior. U. 8. Land
Office at Haley. Idaho. July ~, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Carl
Bauer, OF American Falls, Idaho, who
on February 20, 1913. made home
stead entry, serial No. 012579. for Sh
SwA, section 81; NWH. ny NEA,
section 20, township . south, range
- east. Boise merluian. mas nied no-
ace VA W make unti lhree
rar proof W claim 10 Iue
anu ABOVE uescriDed. before Carl
INES, y. ). COMMISSIONER. a. Amerl-
Can rails, luanv, on Tie <otn a oil
september. 1914.
D%iallnau. names as ~itnesses;
nuoIl winter, Ouristlan ocnrehh'
oo1.llleo MINER, Fleu sunk, al oi
american raiis, luano-
,-,v-s-o .. n. WILLIAMS,
Register.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03

The third primary election in the history of Idaho has
passed, and the results emphasize, more strongly than
ever, the fact that direct primary law offers no advantages
over the old convention plan of nominating candidates and
that the expense is, to say the least, exhorbitant. Lack of
interest on the part Of voters is a bar to the effectiveness
of the primary law. Seventyiive per cent of the vote of
Idaho was cast without any direct knowledge of the capa-
bihty or character of any of the state candidates. In
Power county the cost will be about two dollars for every
vote cast, and more than five dollars for every taxpayer
that east a vote. Where is the benefit?
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03

Whenever a German settles down among the sage
brush, 1t is but a little while until a farm appears. They
have an energy and a quiet, inflexible purpose that gets
results. They appear to be fighting the same way. Their
march upon Paris has met with checks, and will probably
meet with others, but all who predict disaster to the army
marching upon Paris, overlook the tenacity of purpose
and the unflinching patriotism of the German race.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03

several thousand s-ouncs bag, a,
~ cash Half carload Of standard
..ico'ta bags at SIC cash, Toe on
time Farmers Society of EQUITY
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03

For machine oil, go to oliver 6
McKown Hardware company.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-09-03

Send the Press to the Homc Folks.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-29
AFRO-AMER|CAN CULL|NCS

Some twenty thousand persons are
attracted usually to Hampton insti-
tute, the pioneer industrial and agri-
cultural training school for negro and
Indian youth, founded in 1868 by Gen.
Samuel C. Armstrong at Hampton.
Va. These visitors from all parts OF
the world. are attracted by the
unique and effective educational meth
DDS which Hampton institute has been
successfully employing for over forty
f1ve years in training negroes and In
dians for unselfish and efficient serv
Ice in the home, on the farm, in the
shop. and in the kitchen.
Hampton institute is an industrial
village with some 1000 or 1900 stu
dents, 200 teachers and workers. 140
buildings, and an instruction farm
OF some 600 acres. Whatever work
the Hampton school needs to have
done, the students are usually pre-
pared to do. Farming, home-making.
teaching and the common industries
form vital parts in the training OF
Hampton institute boys and girls.
Blacksmithing, brick-laying and plas.
tering, carpentry and cabinetmaking,
machine work, painting. printing, shoe
making, steamfitting and plumbing.
tailoring, tinsmithing, upholstering
and wheelwrighting, are the trades
which are offered by the Hampton
Institute Trade school.
In the busy shops, on the scaffold
ings of new structures, in odd hooks
and corners of the Hampton grounds.
negro and Indian carpenters have for
many years been daily mastering the
building art and have been preparing
themselves for lifes emergencies by
learning how to make the best possi-
BILE use of their resources-time,
tools, skill and moral qualities.
Today the construction of the
Hampton institute buildings and the
necessary repairs are being satisfac-
torily done by student tradesmen.
When it was necessary to remodel the
principals home, one of the Oldest
buildings on the Hampton campus.
negro and Indian tradesmen did the
necessary tearing down and building
up. These operations were no easy
tasks. The bulk of the work had to
be done in hot and trying weather.
| The boys labored with will. They
were happy to have an opportunity
of doing we'll what professional build.
ers considered a difficult piece OF
work.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-29

To encourage boring for oil the gov
eminent of South Australia has of
fered large bonus to the first per
son or corporation producing 100000
gallons of crude 80 per cent petrol
cum from a well.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-29

The value of gold produced in the
Gold Coast and Ashanti during 1912,
was $2,045.46 the largest production
on record.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-29

George Sanford of Bath, Me, has an
old-fashioned mortar and pestle stand.
ing IA inches in height. which has
beon in his family for $50 years.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-29

There are 1927 British gas compa-
nies in England and Wales. 26O in
Scotland. ITO in Ireland, 161 In Austria
Liza and 72 in other British possessions.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-29

Russia has 57,612 miles of navigable
inland waterways; Germany, 1928;
France. 1862; England, 1906; Hol-
land, $3.50; Sweden, 3,1S7, and Bel
GUM, LAO.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-29

Out of a total coinage of sb2, 500, 900
produced by the Paris mint last year
S47, 100000 was in gold.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-29

The United States mints made 1856.
621.87l coins, worth $S7, ,496.5sO, last
year.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-29

Wireless telephoning between Paris
and suburb of Brussels recently was
accomplished.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-29

The College of Missions, which is In
the charge of the Flanner House set
tlement, has bought three adjoining
vacant lots in Cotton street, Indianapo-
lis, which will be converted into a
playground. The Flanner house owns
four pieces of property and four lots.
Plans are being made for an extension
of the work. The free cooking school,
which is being conducted this summer
under the supervision of Mrs. Marion
Colefisher, has met with the heartiest
response, especially from the mothers
in the neighborhood The work is in
the charge of two young women from
the College of Missions, one of whom
IS neigborhood nurse. The main build
Ing has been remodeled and things
will be in readiness for a resident
worker this fall. Rev. H. G. Derthick.
who has the supervision of the social
settlement work being conducted in
the city under the auspices of the Col
lege of Missions, is outlining plans to
create larger interest in the children's
department and to increase the force
of volunteer family visitors. The play
hour which is conducted each Satur-
day during the school year, will be de-
veloped into larger feature this year.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-08-29

In these days of great achieve
ments 1t is possible to reach heights
before unknown by short cuts. The
Japanese have assimilated western
civilization in about a half century
from the time, in 1853, when Commo-
dore Perry of the United States navy
first entered the harbor of Tokyo, the
capital of Japan, and forced the Jap
anese to give up their policy Of isola-
tion and nonintercourse with foreign
nations. There is no question that
the colored people have assimilnted
American civilization in 300 years Of
contact and are today the equals Of
the other varieties which make up
cosmopolitan America.
The difference between the literacy
of the white and colored peoples is
not SO great as the census would seem
to indicate. The dense mass of ignor-
ance is in the South, and the differ
ence between the literacy of the
southern colored man and the south
ern white man is very small. In Chi
cago, owing to the large foreign popu-
lation and the fact that all native
citizens have had equal advantages,
there is probably less illiteracy among
the colored people than among the
whites.