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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-28
Saturday Afternoon and Night Victor
Moore in ssSnobs.'' Paramount.

Victor Moore, who is one of the most
distinguished comedy stars in America,
and whose name is most intimately as
ISOLATED with the most important
George NJ. Cohan productions, makes
his photodramatie debut in this offer
ing, which also has the distinction of
having been offered at the Strand
Theatre in New York for the first an
niversary week of that world-renowned
institution. The play on which the
photodrama is founded is commonly
regarded as the most laughable satire
ever produced on Broadway, where it
ran for an entire season, and did much
to make the fame of its author, George
Bronson Howard. advdwo27
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-28
-Four More Mexloans killed.

Brownsville, Tex, Oct. 2s.-Four
dead Mexicans, killed since the attack
on American soldiers near Browns
vile Sunday night, have been found
about six miles from the city.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-28
nrItain withdraws cxprua otfer.

London, Oct. 2S.-Great Britain's of.
FER Of the Island OF Cyprus to Greece
has lapsed because of the condition
under which the offer was made has
aot been fulfilled, Sir Edward Grey,
he secretary oi state for foreign af-
airs, informed the house OF commons.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-28
Catches Bio Shovel Fish.

Havana, H., Oct. 2S.-Warren Sess-
Ter has captured several big shovel
fish. The largest weighs forty-two
pounds and was caught in Matanzas
lake.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-28
purdue Remenbered IN viii.

Bedford, Ind, Oct. 2s.-The will Of
Moses r. Dunno, filed for probate here,
bequeaths half of his estate to Pur-
due university The university's share
may reach $4,000
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-28
Russians order $500 cars.

Pittsburgh, Oct. 2s.-The Pressed
Steel Car Company, having completed
an order fer 7 800 freight cars for the
Russian government. has closed q con-
tract for an additional $500.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-28
VILLA is OFFERED $4,000

Carranza, 1t Is Said, VIII Try to Buy
Off Rival.
Ell Paso, Tex, Oct. 2S.-Carranza
will try to buy off General Villa and
his revolution, it is learned from per-
sons in the chief executives conf
Rence
A quarter of million dollars will
be offered to villa to leave Mexico
immediately. Special State Department
Agent George G. Carothers was under
stood to be taking the offer to Villa.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-28
St. Joseph, Mo-, plans Speedway.

St. Joseph, Mo-, Plans Speedway.
st. Joseph, Mo-, Oct. zS.--PIans fos
a new s2,000,0o0 auto speedway of
concrete here have been completed.
The track will be ready By spring.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-28

'perintendent but this is stoutly denied
by Mr.. Nelson.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-28

| wish that more Of US had the
courage to be poor, that the world
had not gone mad after fashion and
display. but so it is, and the bless
ings we might have are lost in the
effort to get those which lie outside
the possible.-Carey.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-10-28

Try a Want Ad.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07

study at Knoxville college that he en-
tered Meharry Medical college, In
Nashville, Tenn, with the determine
ton to become q first class physician
and surgeon. 1t was In the spring Of
1918 that he received his diploma from
Meharry. He had already passed the
state board in Tennessee, and this was
He was considered Unusually bright
and made a general average Of 90 per
cent in the state board and was COM
plimented by some Of the examiners.
Dr. Presnell decided to locate III
Knoxville. 1t did not take the people
long to learn Of his worth to the race.
The people began to declare him good
doctor, q man who knew his business.
In order to look after his growing
business he found 1t necessary to get
an automobile. So he purchased one,
which speeds him over the city and
far out into the country, where his
services are not only needed, but
sought.
done not alone In the sickroom, but in
the church and societies, for he Is
member Of the Mount Zion Baptist
church, Is one on the trustees Of that
church and has been for some time.
He is ever found at his post Of duty,
and whenever his church calls he Is
ready to respond to any task which
may be assigned to him. He is large
contributor to the church and to the
cause Of education and missions.
DR.. Presnell Is q member Of the order
Of Knights of Pythias and Is medical
director for two Of the local lodges.
He attends the meetings regularly and
was prominent figure in the grand
lodge session which met In Knoxville
recently. Like most young men be-
longing to the race, he had to work
his way through school. 1t was his ac-
tivity when a young man that prepared
him for the work he Is doing now.
1t should be Of interest to the young
men Of our race to know that DIR. Pres
nell finished his studies at the Me-
harry Medical college when twenty
eight years old and Is today the young
est man In Knoxville engaged in the
practice Of medicine.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07
DR.. J.. W. JONES' ACTIVITIES.
Notable Career Of Native virginian at
Winston. Salem, N. c.

Notable Career Of Native virginian at
Winston Salem, N. c.
Winston-Salem, N. C.-Among the
foremost members Of the National
Medical association in this state is DR..
J. w. Jones Of this city. He is ma
tive of Mecklenburg county. Va.
where he is still well and favorably
known on account Of his activity and
ambition to make the most Of his op-
portunities to win success. DR.. Jones
ls a graduate Of the Leonard Medical
school, Shaw university. Raleigh. N. c.,
class Of 1891.
After his graduation DR.. Jones decid-
ed to make this city his home. He be-
gan the practice Of his profession here
about twenty-four years ago. At the
time of his taking up residence here
there was but one other member of the
race practicing medicine in this town.
By close application to his duties as a
physician, coupled with diligent study.
he has risen to the front rank among
the professional men Of the state.
He is an ex-president Of the State
Medical association and a former mem
Der Of the executive board Of the Ma
tional Medical association. Besides his
exacting duties as a physician, DR..
Jones holds the position Of grand chan
cellor Of the order Of Knights of
Pythias of North Carolina and is chair
man Of the board of trustees Of the
First Baptist church in this city. He
is thoroughly interested in the welfare
Of the race and is connected with
about all Of the enterprises Of impor-
tance for racial advancement in this
city and state.
Along other business lines here he is
partner Of his brother as owner Of
one of the finest and best equipped
pharmacies In the state. DR.. Jones is
good manager and knows how to
economic. This is shown by the fact
that he is large property owner and
exerts a wide influence among his fel-
low citizens of both races. He is ia
miliar figure at the annual meetings Of
the National Medical association. At
the last session. held at Raleigh in
August, 1914, DR.. Jones and his broth
er gave kitty Wilkes smoker in
honor Of the members of the associa-
ton.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07
have ever had.

have ever had.
Second, to those who misunderstood
the big and deeper purposes Of the
league and regard it purely as mon
ey making scheme, wish to disabuse
their mind The league is not money
making scheme to help any man or
set Of men. The membership fees. sale
Of badges and entrance fees are the
only sources Of income, and they are
insufficient to bear legitimate expenses.
All Of its officers are men holding other
positions and are doing the work at a
great sacrifice.
note with interest, according to the
minutes Of the session held at Musko-
gee, Okla, in 1914, that the league has
217 life members. Let each member
make one more strong. united effort to
bring one life member from his COM
munity. The addition Of more than
200 life members would encourage the
league very much.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07

chosen director of the Niger Baptist
Of Yornba Baptist churches.
All the Independent native Baptist
churches of West Africa are now link
ed together with the missionary or
subsidized churches, DR.. Agbebi hav-
ing had the honor Of being elected
president of this body by both sections
in assembly. the whites proposing it
and the blacks confirming it.
His election has created great deal
Of favorable comment DR.. Agbebi is
a man of fine culture and scholar
who has few equals. He Is an able,
eloquent preacher and teacher, and
it is no cause for wonder that white
men and black men united in the
movement to make him president Of
the most powerful and influential
branch of the Baptist church in West
Africa.
He is the right man in the right
place, and the Baptists of West Africa
may well congratulate themselves on
having as their leader a man so well
qualified morally and Intellectually to
lead them. The doctor will have in
Mrs. Adeola Agbebi, his good wife,
worthy and capable helpmeet in his
work in Lagos and the Nigerias. Mrs.
Agbebi is a lady of superior mental
attainments, and her chirography is as
beautiful as her English is perfect.
She is a model housewife and ain agree
able and charming hostess, typical
African lady. DR.. Agbebi received the
degree of doctor of philosophy at
Columbia university, New York.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07

twentieth century.
Her civil wars will end just as surely
as terminated those Of the old Picts
and Scots, and her development will In
time grow and progress, as have those
Of the sturdy Anglo-Saxon Of today
compared with his heathen ancestor,
the druid Of yore. Haiti is land with
which the Negro-Americans should in
the interest of the race, In the interest
Of their history, become acquainted
They should become acquainted with
its people, the Haitians, their brethren;
with their customs and habits, with the
salubrious climate Of this fruitful land
and above all with its exports Of coffee,
cocoa, sisal, mahogany, cedar, dye
woods, etc.
This can easily be done by communi-
eating with the writer, who is a men,
ber Of the race and has lived on the
island for twenty-five years.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07


HAITI no COMMEMORATE THEIR INDIE
PENDENCE.
credit, Notwithstanding the debit side of
the ledger of their national life, have
given proof Of their valor In helping to
Hberate Venezuela from the yoke of
Castilian bondage, have a parcel of
ground allotted them, which from its
geographical position, its temperate
climate, its well watered plains and its
natural resources could be converted
into a veritable Paradise Of the An
TILES" 1t can be made to yield pro-
portionately to Its owners and mas
ters all that the state of California
yields to the United States Of America
gold In abundance--by the establish
ment Of various industries all over her
domains.
Like Luzon, Haiti is capable of
yielding large crops of sugar, which
would find a ready export market. Like
certain tributary dependencies, this
land Of the blacks" Is well qualified
to produce immense quantities of fax
and hemp, and to all the world Haiti
could contribute substantially from her
mercury and other mines, from her
dyewoods. from her forests Of build
ing hmbers, for architectural purposes
a. well as for railroad ties, ship build
ing and cabinet work.
In this way or along these and other
lines Haiti could be worked up into a
country Of usefulness and abundance,
where the sons Of toll would under
their own vine and fig tree find a yeri-
table refugium peccatorum from the
odium of the "all white" peril. But
Haiti has not yet arrived at this point.
She viii, however, develop along the
same human lines as did Albion before
abe could become the England Of the
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07
Little Island Republic Is Rich
In Historic Data.
PARADISE OF THE ANTILLES
inhabitants of Country Made Famous by
the Heroic Deeds of Toussaint Lou
verture Indicate Desire to Establish
More Friendly Relations With the
Race In America.
By THEODORE STEPHENS.


Cape Haitien, Haiti.-Situated be-
tween the two Americas, at the en-
trance of the gulf of Mexico. stands
the well known island Of Quisqueya,
which was discovered by Columbus on
Dec. 6, 1892. 1t is land of rivers
and high mountains, land of plenty,
a land where nature is lavish In her
generosity, land that accommodates
itself to all classes-from the peasant
to the bourgeoisie-where the beggar in
his hovel could be made quite as con-
tented with his lot as a Caesar on his
throne.
It Is land which the Creator has in
mercy given to the race Of Ham for
q patrimony, to have and to hold from
the year A. d. 1904 and henceforward,
as was Canaan Of old to the twelve
tribes Of Israel; land where all sons
Of Ethiopia are monarchs of all they
survey and their rights to self govern
ment there is none to dispute.
This small but Independent republic
whose sons on certain occasions have
shown themselves the worthy descend
ants Of that 'astute statesman, that ir-
reproachable knight, that Napoleonic
warrior, Toussaint rOuverture, Of whom
his biographersaid, Get homme faitune
Overture partout ou il passe" c'This
man makes an opening wherever he
passes."-Vie de Toussaint POuver-
ture).
These scions of a worthy ancestor,
who, it shonld be remembered to their
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07

How the National League Helps Boys.
During the past four years the Ma
tional League on Urban Conditions
among our people has provided sum-
mer camp accommodations for 5S2
boys. The lads attend in groups of
about twenty-five for two weeks at
time. The average cost per day for
each boy is 43 cents. The headquarters
Of the league are at 1908 Seventh ave-
nue., New York. Mr.. Eugene Kinckle
Jones is the associate director Of
the national organization, which has
branches In several southern cities.
The northern summer camp is located
at Verona Lake, not far from Mont
clair, N. J.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07
Secret Societies and the Public.

The older secret societies in Pitts
burgh and their auxiliaries seem to
have taken on new life this year in
the matter Of adding to their member
ship and activity In matters of public
concern. Enterprise Household of
Ruth No. 1884. Grand United Order of
Odd Fellows. recently celebrated Its
fourteenth anniversary. Invitation to
the exercises was extended to the gen
eral public. The services were held at
Allen Chapel church. north side.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07

Newspaper Man Making Southern Tour
George r. King, the well known
newspaper correspondent, who has
been making his home in Philadelphia
the past six months, began tour of
several southern states the early part
Of June. Mr.. King contributes to sew
eral weekly papers and to some Of the
southern dailies. He will return to his
home In Philadelphia about the first
week I'm August.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07
To Incorporate esuIah Rescue Homo

To incorporate BsuIah Rescue Home.
The Beulah Rescue Home associa-
hon in Pittsburgh through Lawyer w.
n. Stanton has applied to the common
pleas court for papers Of incorporation.
The names Of the following well known
persons were attached to the applica-
tion, which was fled July %: Beulah
E. Mason, Emma G.. Price. Leavina
Graves, David q. Wheeler and d. L.
Senior.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07

Thrifty Business Men at DanviIle, Va.
The Danville (Va.) Loan and Invest.
ment company is capitalized at $4,000
and owns property to the value of
$4,000. e. III. Adams Is president of
the company, and ]. r. Wilson is the
secretary and treasurer.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07
A Realization.
"what annoyed him sor'

what annoyed him soT
"He told his wife she hadn't good
judgment, and she just looked him
over from head to foot very calmly and
said that she realized it"-Chicago
NewA .se sM
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07

Odd Fellows Field Day at Butler, Pa.
The second annual field day Of the
First battalion Second patriarchal reg
iment Of the Grand United Order Of
Odd Fellows, Pittsburgh, was held at
Alameda park, Butler, Pa, Monday,
July 28. The committee in charge was
headed by G. W. Stevenson.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07
Boyd Home From Tour Of Florida.

Boyd Home From Tour Of Florida.
Henry Allen Boyd. the energetic cor
responding secretary Of the National
Negro Press association, returned to
his home in Nashville, Tenn, the last
week in July from tour Of Florida.
Mr.. Boyd has sent an urgent notice to
all members Of the executive commit
tee to be present at the meeting to be
held in Boston on Wednesday. Aug. 18.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07
LEADER IN MANY
GOOD MOVEMENTS
Energy Of Or. j. H. Presn0II
Of Knoxville, Tenn.
STUDENT OF FIRST RANK.
Steps In the Upward Climb Of capa-
Bile Young Man Who Set His Standard
High and Accomplished His Aim.
Well Known In Church and Secret
Society Circles.

Knoxville, Tenn. - The professional
men Of this age are contributing their
part toward the elevation Of the race,
and they are learning that in order to
accomplish anything they must be edu-
Gated to the people and not away from
them. In this class of young men is
to be found DR.. ]. H. Presnell, who
enjoys the confidence and esteem Of
the race in this city. He Is recog-
nized leader among the young people.
He took time and prepared himself
to render the best service. 1t was not
until he had finished his course Of
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1915-08-07
CAPABLE AFRICAN LEADER.
How Dr.. MajoIa Asbebi Serves Native
Interests on West Coast.
By BRUcB "cRIT."

Many Americans Of both races who
had the pleasure Of meeting Majola
Agbebi, D. D., Ph. D, in New York
few years ago will no doubt be pleased
to learn that he has recently been
elected president of the Communion of
African Churches Of West Africa.
The border vidette., 1915-06-19
State Wins Big Tax Suit.

Affirming the judgment of the lower court, the Supreme Court of the United States has handed down a final decision in favor of the State in the case of John w. Webster, tax collector of Green lee county, vs. The Arizona Copper Company.
 The suit, which was filed in 1911, was brought to recover taxes amounting to over S38, ,OOO, together with interest and pen alties. Judgment was rendered in the Superior Court of Green lee county in the sum of S55, 431 and the defense of the company that it's tender of S28, ,OOO to the tax collector was the amount due was overruled The total amount for which judgment was recovered is approximately S7O,- GOO.
The border vidette., 1915-06-19
ARIZONA NOTES.
Items of Interest Culled From Our
 Exchanges.

Sixty five graduates on the
 government Indian school here,
 will be mustered in company of the Arizona National Guard | Saturday. Five years Of train
 ing has made them eXre ert ride,
 men and scouts. and they speak
 all the Indian dialects as well as English and Spanish The
 new company will be the first | Indian military organization in
 the state. Gazette.
 Now that the question of law
 which was raised on account of
 the conflict between the state
 and federal statutes has been settled, many hunting parties ! are enjoying the best season for
 birds that has been known in
 many years. The flights are heavy and there is little difficult ty in obtaining maximum bags, ! thirty five doves or white wings
 per hunter per day. The only requirement. is a state license
 which costs residents fifty cents. Gazette.
 A large enrolment in the col lege of mines of tEe University of Arizona is an assured thing for the fall opening There are a t present about 2CO undergra- duateS of other mining schools in Arizona working for the sum-
 ner and many of them have al ready si9nified their intention of finishing their work at the state university. They are attracted by the prosperous condition of the mining industry in the state and by the new features added to the college of mines work for new year.
 The State of Arizona has pro- vided an annual scholarship of $50 in the University of Ariz- ona, to be assigned to each coun- ty in the state. Appointment is determined by success is com petitive examinations held usual ly on the last Saturday of June of each year, under the direc ton of the county superinten- dent, and at his office unless he deSignateS some other place The paper are sent to the Uni versity to be read and the stud cut passing the best examina tion is given the appointment.
 There are many indications that at last the Papage Indians are to be recognized by the gov ernment in substantial way. It is reported here that a large reservation is to be set aside for them and that the head agency will be established at Indian Oasis while San Xavier will be | made a sub agency. If success attends the efforts of those who | are urging the plan to give i more reservation land to the Papagos these Indians will have what will be undoubtedly the | largest Indian reservation in the | United States Citizen.
The border vidette., 1915-06-19
Mineral Appiicati No. 026843. NOTICE or APPLICATION FOR UNITED
 STATES PATENT.
SURVEY No. 3053.


 United States Land Office, Phoenix, Arizona, May 27th, 1915. Notice is hereby given that ip pur- suance of the Act of Congress approv- ed May 10, 1872, the Gro Monarca Min Ing Company, whose agent is F.. E flask ell, whose post office address is 127 Franklin St. Tucson. Arizona, has made application for a patent for 800 linear feet on the Monarch lode, bear ing gold and silver, with surface ground 600 feet in width, situated in Gro Blanco mining di strict, Santa Cruz County, State of Arizona, and describ- ed by the official plat and by the field notes on file in the office of the U. $. Surveyor General for Arizona, as fol lows. viz:
 Beginning at corner No. l whence U. $. Mineral Monument No. bears N, 74o 2 30'' E. 2547 49 feet.
 Thence N. 66e 30' w. 600 feet to corner No. 2, being corner No. Sur vey No. 3042, Monster lode. Thence s. 16" w. 1900 feet to corner No. 3. Thence s 630 3O'' F. 600 feet to cor ner No. I. Thence N. 16' E 1900 feet to corner No. l. the place of beginning; containing 1S.S02 acres (exclusive of surveys No. 3042 and No. 3047,) and forming portion of section 20, in township B $. Range II E. Uns. The names of the adj djoininG and conflicting claims as shown by the plat of survey are the Tres Amigos lode on the north west and the Two Republics lode on the southeast
 THOMAS F. wEEDIN. 529-9w REGIsTEE
The border vidette., 1915-06-19

notice to the said administratrix, at the office of Duffy & ePur- dunn, Morley avenue, Nogales, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the busi- ness of said estate, in said coun- ty of Santa Cruz.
 ANNA H. FORTUNE,
 AdministratriX of estate of Walter C. Fortune, deceased.
 Dated Nogales, Arizona. this 10th day of June, 1915. 6-12-5