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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-01-08

1T SEEMS to be easy enough now for
some of the departments and commits.
sions to point out where saving OF
thousands of dollars can be made IN
state expenses since a governor, was
elected pledged to an economical ad-
ministration. Wonder the idea hadn t
occurred to them before.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-01-08
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
P. o. at Edgerton for the week ending
Jan. z, 1915:
Mrs. John Fuss III. r. Dinger
Miss Laura Godfrey Miss Barbara Pearsall
p. J. Ryan
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Mccoy
Persons calling for any of the above
named letters please say advertised. /"
G. A. HOEN, p. M.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-01-08
Ressie's Task.

Mamma" said little Bessie at table
one noon, ''I'm to write something to
read in school, but I've forgotten what
teacher called it,
can essay perhaps" suggested Bes-
sizes father.
can oration," offered the little maid S
high school brother teasingly.
NO." said Bessie, suddenly bright
ening. ST remember now what it is
it's an imposition"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-01-08

WE ARE glad to welc ONE our old
friend, P. H. Swift, back into the
newspaper field for We note he has
again taken charge of the WATERFOWL
Leader
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-01-08

Simply perfect and perfectly SIM
ple-the Edison Disc.
No needles to change, to scratch and
grind,
No scrape, no blur, no blasting,
But a Diamond point of the finest kind
Unchanged and everlasting. Edison
Diamond Disc.
Warehouse No. 26 for rent after Jan.
1st. Apply to r. J. Maltpress. 5tf
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
CHOOSE YE.
Continued from page y

has not been stated. The congrega-
ton began to cry raw deal"
Speeches followed by leading and
distinguished citizens, the Reverend T.
Henderson and S. F. Short discharged
their heavy guns of oratory. Nine
o'clock came and no temporary chair
man. More speeches, four. and FIVE
leading voters" on their feet clamor-
ing for recognition, great din of
noise and confusion followed. The Ia
dies who had been fooled there began
to get scared and disgusted, much un-
easiness was prevalent until Rev.
Washington was compelled to warn
these leading and distinguished
statesmen that they were in . sacred
place. Quiet again restored. This
time the Rev. T. E. Henderson, the
tooth paste maker, mounted the plat
form and became provisional presid-
ing officer, at the same time, Mr. S. F.
Short, the man of iron will end lungs,
challenged the action. Confusion
again reigns People began to speak
out and interrupt both the presiding
officer S. F. Short and Mr.. Won Dick
ersohn, all of whom seemed to act as
chairmen at the same time Every
body vas calling for recognition.
Some called Mr.. Chireman," one
called "Mistar Chureman,'' others
"Mr. Cheerman" and still others yelled
MIR. Charemun," and in the midst of
this din of noise and confusion came
shrill lady's voice from the center of
the house. "Mr. Chairman and it
was at this point that one heavy man
with his heavy 13-inch voice let loose
this statement: I'VE amt got no
chairman" More pandemonium and
confusion, amid calls for "Buford"
and a square deal and the Star repre-
sentative fed for his life, followed by
the crowd Thus ended this meeting.
called for the purpose Of opposing
worthy league. This league was
conceived in duplicity and treach-
fishness and bigotry. Read the call
carefully as reported in the News"
then read what was put in the ..Post,"
by man closely connected at the
state house, we are informed. For
such rot to get into daily newspapers,
supposing to be from intelligent me-
groes, only makes negroes appear as
laughing stock among the white peo-
pie. We will reserve our comment for
a later period. Which will you
choose? sas. ~
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
IMPORTANT COMING EVENT.
Commencement Week at WiIberfsrss
University-Bsgins June 10.

Commencement Week at Wiiberfsrss
univsrsity-Bssin June 10.
From present Indications in the line
Of class work. large attendance aud
general public interest in Wilberforce
university the commencement exer
cises Mt the university this year will
be the largest in every way of any In
the history OF the school. The speak
ers for the special exercises thus far
chosen outside Of the students are DR..
81. H. Hart OF the Russell Sage founda
tion, New York. commencement orat0r:
Professor A. 8. Jackson. commissioner
Of education for the African Methodist
Episcopal church. orator for the liter
AIRY societies.
Commencement week begins Thurs
day, June 10. and ends on Thursday.
June II. with the observance OF what
b known as commencement day. Tire
baccalaureate sermon this year will be
delivered by Chaplain I. G. Stewart.
d. D.. vice president Of the university
The faithful work Of the president and
faculty. the manly bearing Of the stu
dents and the great interest shown In
the welfare of the institution BY its
many friends OF both races warrant the
belief that Wnberfore university r.
ably Alling the great mission for which
It came into being.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
EnsETT vnuAns P"s. LuDY ROSE nsr
The Star Barber Shop
First Glass in every P.rt;e.la1I ).
osvE " TRlAl
zz3o Lariosr s.. D,.vs,. c.a
BALTIMORE MAN HoNoReo.

Maryland Academy Of Science Elects
John W. Widseen Life Msmber.
The achievements in natural history
and correlated branches Of John w.
Widgeon. for many years curator At
the Maryland Academy OF Sciences at
Baltimore. were rewarded by his be-
ing elected to life membership In the
academy recently. No other coiored
man in the country II known to have
been 30 honored by u similar society.
Mr. WIdge0n nrst became connected
with the academy a. n janitor 10 1875.
His scientific knowiedgs soon became.
apparent. and he was sent on expedi-
tons In many lands to collect dora and
fauna for the academy. He has made
several trips to Jamaica, British West
Indies, and one each to Central and
South America In quest OF specimens.
He has mounted all Of his findings for
the academy. Part Of the early geo
logical collection at the Johns Hopkins
university was gathered BY him. 1t II
. familiar sight to So students in local
schools and colleges seeking informa-
ton in geology. archeoiogy and natural
history from this gifted man Of scisnce.
Mr.. Widgeon has . working knowl-
edge Of chemistry. photography and
taxidermy.
Though kept busy with his investi-
cations in science. Mr.. Widgeon 6nds
time to pastor 4 Baptist church near
Baltimore. For several years he was
q lecturer at Clayton Williams univer.
sity. He was horn in Virginia In 1850.
but has lived in Baltimore for over
forty years.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
WELL QUALIFIED
FOR LEADERSHIP
Success Of Iamsn {. Page At
Langsion University.
sEeAn WITH FoRTYsIUOEnTs

Ns<abis Achievements sf the President
sf Leading Educational Institution In
oklahems--Werksd His Way From
Private School Through coIlsss-Ao-
tive In Many Coed Msysmants.
LangstOn. Okla.-Thirty-e eight years
in the schoolroom training boys and
girls. with hundreds of graduates
from his school all over the United
States, some filling positions of honor
and trust others ranking high in the
professions and trades, is the record
Of Professor Inman e. Page. president
Of Langston university. Professor
Page Is one OF the best trained men
Of the race, a. well as one Of the best
known educators In the United States.
He was born in. Warrenton. Fauquier
county. Va. Dec. %. 1853.
His early education was begun In
q private school in Washington, taught
by George F. T. Cook. the son Of the
most noted educator in his day and
the man who really started the nrst
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
AN APPEAL TO JUsTicE-LovlNG
MEN AND WOMEN.
Doing the Square Thins-Are Yot
One?

The Ministerial Alliance of Denver,
together with the Denver Peoples Al
lance, after thorough investigation
of the case of ]. w. Jones, have de-
cided that his is a worthy cause for
the charity and assistance Of all col
ored men and women. 1t appears
that in self defense he killed another
man. He was tried and sentenced to
hang Dec Is, 1914. Ex-Gov. Ammons
reprieved him until May, 1915. We
must raise 5000 to get his case to
the Supreme court before that time.
Jones is without friends. has no mon
ey and faces death. We believe the
Supreme court will rule in his favor.
We must raise 5000. We appeal to
you. Act at once. Send your dona-
tions to Titus s. Rector, 2716 Welton
street, Denver, Colo.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
The Walker Manufacturing Co

The Walker Manufacturing Co..
manufacturers of C. J. Walkers Blood
and Rheumatic Remedy, Nine. G. j.
walkers Wonderful Hair Grower, $40
Northwest St., Phones Main 1856.
New 5233K, Indianapolis, Ind. March
2. 1915.
T. 8. Rector, Dear Sir:-Having
seen your appeal in the Denver Star
enclose find SO to assist in this
worthy effort that you are puttfne
forth for this condemned man. Trust
ing that you may be successful and
that he may prove worthy OF it, am,
T Yours respectfully,
NINE. c. ]. WALKER.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
SOME MORE OF THE CITY HALL's
WORK..

Walter Porter, who has been in the
citys employ in the asphalt and nav
ing department last summer. has been
refused employment by Superintend-
ent McGilveray, Otto Thuln's right
hand man, on account of his color.
Mr. McGilveray says no colored mon
will be employed when work starts in
April. Let this Protective League in
vestigate this matter. McGilveray Is
no more than any other servant Of
this city and II he is using his pretu-
dices against us, WE WANT TO
KNOW 1T.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03

Oldest Dusinsss Enterprises Unite.
The Union Mutual association. with
home once at Atlanta, Ga. has beer
combined with and absorbed BY the
Atlanta Mutual Insurance association
Of. which A. r. sIerndon II president
and T. K. Gibson secretary. These
two companies are among the oldest
and largest In the state. and the com
bined organization represents one Of
the strongest enterprises conlucted BY
the rnce.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03

school for the race in Washington.
which was destroyed and the teacher
forced to dee to Pennsylvania for
safety. but returned after a year and
started his school on q larger scale.
II was in this school. although private.
that young Page got his first tasts Of
education.
In the fall of 1858 he entered How
ard university. where he soon began
to realize the importance Of his un-
dertaking. He had learned that in
order to become educated he would
have to study diligently. He did not
have wealthy parents to meet all his
bills when due. so he had to do some
hard work to earn enough money to
pay his school bills.
He had heard Of Yale and Harvard
and Of Brown university. at Provi-
dence, r. l.. and decided to continue his
education at Brown. which he entered
h the fall Of 1878. He had decided be-
fore going to Providence that be was
going to remain there until he had nm
shed his work. He carried out his res.
olution to the letter. graduating in 1877
Now. with his diploma-and not only
the diploma. but a well trained
mind-he decided to enter the busy
world. with view Of serving human
tty. Graduating from a college In
Rhode Island. ne felt that his duty was
to 60 where he was most needed. % he
accepted position in the Matches sem
mary. Natchez, Miss, In the fall Of
1877. AS a teacher he made q good rec
ord. and 1t ID not surprising that he
was elected vice president Of Lincoln
institute. Jefferson City, No.. the fol-
lowing fall.
1t was in this position that his abfl
ity ns leader. as school president. A.
4 leader Of men. manifested itself. and
II was at the close Of the second year
~ vice president that be was elected
president Of Lincoln institute. 1t was
then that Lincoln took on new life. II
was then that the growth Of the insti-
tuition started. It was then that 1t be-
Nme known outside Of Missouri. In
this position Of president he served nm
I'll 1898. when be resigned to accept the
presidency Of the Colored Agricultural
and Normal university. called LaDgstop
university.
The school was then young and need
Cd such 4 man AZ President Page to
build It mp. and this be has done. OF
course the school had been voted. into
life by the legislature Of Oklahoma.
and ih the fall Of 1903 1t was opened
By the new president with his faculty
and forty students. 1t now has an en-.
rollment Of G2S. with good buildings and
Z well trained faculty. It has required
the work Of master mind to build the
school up to where It b.
Brown university conferred on him
the degree Of master Of arts because Of
the literary work be had done, and sew
efnl years neo the faculty and trustees
Of Howard university recognized his
worth and ability and learning BY con
ferring on him the degree of LII. D..
and the ~ me honor wns conferred upon
him BY WilherfUrce university. He n
sctiye IN vl,e state Teacherr' asaocia
t3on. ~ w1W ~ the National Assos.ia
t3on Of Teecherr Of c0j0rsd Youth. III.
wife. Mrx. lnmAn r. T'xEs. tnker Ette I
lntDfest In In work and has hecp .
ech aessstapre u him. Ahe n kfs1
Uasa - Wllbsfforcc university.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
1915

Valdez, Colo, March 26, 1915.
Mr.. T. 8. Rector,
PIG Welton ST.,
Denver, Colo.
Dear Sir-We needed the cal OF the
Denver Star in behalf Of Mr.. J. w.
Jones. We are greatly in sympathy
with Mr.. Jones and we have no doubt
that the amount called for will be
raised. We only pray and trust that
the Supreme court may deal justly
with the case, and that Mr.. Jones may
profit thereby. Enclosed you will find
five ($5.OO), P. o. order. Cheerfully
aa follows.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
st.,;ssrt Friends Of the Negro Re-

Staissart Friends Of the Negro Rses.
The Hon. Harry G. Smith. editor Of
the Cleveland tO.) Gazette. in speaktna
Of the great work in behalf Of jnstjet
for the colored people. a. shown b.
Congressman Martin B. Madden and
Or. Joel E. spingarn. says: i
again we doff our cap to the Hon.
Martin B. Madden Of Chicago and DR.
Joel =. Spingarn Of New York city
They are lighting friends-the vefJ
kind we 70 greatly need May theb
kind increase rapidly, and more pewss
10 them"
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
ALrHo FRiENpLEss AND HELP
LESS, SHALL JONES HANG:
You Can save Him with Your Nit.

The Ministerial Alliance, assisted
by the Peoples Sunday Alliance, are
appealing to the men and women In
Denver and out in the state and out
side of this state to save the life Of
their fellow man, who is condemned
to die May 13. Money is needed to
take his case to Supreme court. He
did not have q fair trial and he IL
helpless, penniless and friendless, YET
he ID some mothers son and some
sisters brother. Will you send your
contribution to T. 8. Rector. FTP Wei
ton st., Denver. Colo. treasurer.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03

THE STAR - THE ONLY Nn1No
REPUBLICAN, NEWePAPEM ~
COLORADO. " Has MORE R4Ao
EN0 THAN AL oTt4En MGD9eo
N9WspApgRo .coMolMG0.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
IN MEMoalAM.

In sacred memory of Mr. WOODY
Owens, who died April 1st, 1914. Gone
but not forgotten.
MRS. SARAH RAINES.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
(Copy)


Hurricane, Utah, Feb. 4, 1915.
Mr.. T. s. Rector,
2716 Welton ST.
Dear Sir: Upon reading of MIR
Jones' unfortunate position through
the medium of the Denver Star, 1
have interested what few colored
boys that are members of the state
road gang.
l myself am a victim of unfortun-
ate circumstances; incidentally l am
serving a sentence of Is years for an
seventy-five cents ($3.75) and we re-
quest the same to be used in his de-
tense.
In conclusion we can only hope
and pray that Mr.. Jones may be prop
erly vindicated when his case reaches
the Supreme court.
Remaining very sincerely in F. c..
and B.
Th0s. W. Anderson $1.O0
Hooper Phillips LOO
Leonard Robinson 100
E. Dillon so
John Paul .25
1915
Best regards to The Denver Star.
The Denver star., 1915-04-03
Balance due to be raised. ..,..s s
KINDLY DO YOUR PART.

We must raise the balance of
$82.9O. Give Something. Our Sup
preme court will deal justly If the
case reaches it. Should we collect
more than the amount asked for, the
balance will be deposited in a bank
to the credit of the Colorado Protec-
tive League, and used for future
worthy causes.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21

Maiden at Hamburg Place. One of the
OCdcns is a full brother of The Mas
querader. the juvenile sensation of the
early Maryland meetings of last
spring. This fellow will be known to
students of the dope as Costumer and
he is a ringer in conformation and
making of The Nasqucrader. The var
lest tyTo would pick him as near
relative of The NaSqueradcr which is
preparing at BenninS track for the
Bowie stable. CoStumer showed a hit
of speed last fall and is forward
yOungst"r this .pyinE. Two other Og-
d"ns Of promise are Tat:lCtIle and
Wayfarer. the former son OF Love Note
and the latter the son of Miss Angle.
They have done as well as the Young
sters at Gravesend.
Fitzsimmons thinks highly of Navi-
gator. son of Star Shoot and Ethel
Lee. This fellow is of the family of
Meridian. his dam being a grand dam
of Richard Carmens famous Broom
stick which won the Kentucky Derby
in 1911. He is az quick as a cat and
his trainer believes he will come to
hand early.
General Manager O'Hara has an
nounced a new feature and one that will
appeal to lovers Of clean sport. Resi-
dents OF the District. Virginia. West Vir-
Sinia. Pennsylvania and Maryland are
given the opportunity to buy season
tickets good for himself and lady for
both the spring and fall meetings at
Prince George Park. for IS. The regu-
lar admission price is $50.
About 200 bangtails are at Benning and
all are entered to race at the Maryland
track. August Belmont. II. G. Bedwell.
Andy Blakeley. a. $. Ormsby, Walter
Condor. Archie thinner, James FitZsim-
mons and DIR. Tyree are a few of the
owners who report that their thorough
breds are in good condition right now.
Their trainers are putting on the last
touches and are enthusiastic over the
prospects. especially as a good lot of
Jockeys are under engagement.
Yesterday a fagpole 100 feet high was
erected In the center field of the Bowie
track. on which an immense flag will be
unfurled today. When the bell rings on
Thursday. April l. the first day of the
meeting. until the band plays Home,
Sweet Home on Wednesday, April IA.
the Stars and Stripes will wave.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21
BILLY BROWN Makes
THE Winning CLOUT
Texas Recruit Knocks Home Run,
Beating Vets. 4 to Harper
in Limelight.
BY WILLIAM PEET.

charlottesville. Va. March @.-Those
Plebes under the guidance of Nick Al
trock, aided and Allotted by some rather
nifty hurting on the part of Harry Har-
per. managed to sandwi h in a three-in-
ming hall game this afternoon with the
K Gulars. The P.ebes won rather easily.
to !.
Umpire Griffith called the game after
one was gone in the Plebes' half of the
third 4 smart show er suddenly made its
appearance and the Old Fox wanted TO
get in a lot of fielding practice before
things began to get sticky.
It was southpaw against southpaw-
Eentley for the Regulars and Harper for
the P!ebes Bentley got away badly.
NefT sinCled with one down. moved up
on = passed ball and scored on a wild
pitch. SieGlie walked and Pick beat out
4 perfect bunt Bill Brown. the Texas
r. crIit. walloPed one OF Bentley's shoots
to the running track for a homo run.
clearing the bases. The clout decided this
bah game
Harper allowed but one hit during the
rhr"" innings he was on the mound. but
It "amo at the right time. and saved the
first team from the ignomnv of shut
out. Gandil opened the Regulars second
inning with a walk. stole second and
'IoSS'd the plate on McBrides single to
ftsfT Tho
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21
SENSATION WITH TERRAPINs.
Twenty Kid with . MIL
lIon.Dollar Arm.

Fayetteville. v C., March n.-HS name is James
c'snr~') Cnnley-the twnty-yearoid hid with the
..miIliop dollar ann" He f. the sensation Of the
sriny workout Of the Baltimore Federsls in this
tcwrSthe h<t looking lid pitcher that has ap-
parrd on liz baseball horizon since Grover Alez-
and-r Of the Pnillies bur,, into view.
Oupley set his carly BASEBALL train4s in and
around Posf.sine Pa his home town. In 1913
Connie M,cA rive him a trout hat found him
bit young. last sring Otto Knabe. manager Of
the Ral,im,re TerraIins E7abbrd him Knshs
worked him inst often et,nSh in 1914 tn provide the
Kid with expc1icncs This year Knshe plans To
tart him " . rguisJ and If the kid kerru up
his strins vu<k the baseball uerh Vim hass .
~ vunder t. look upoA
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21
MANAGERS WAYS STRANGE.
HerxoE Grabs Up Bresnahan Cast
on.

The ways 4 BASEBALL managers. at timas. are
strange strange way1 The case Of Roger Brsna-
han who maragus the Cubs Is . fair EXAMPLE.
Gngc-. who owned ball player named Tommy
Leach discovered a short time ago that he would
have no need for the veterans services during 1915
At the same tiIne Charles Henry. who manasss the
Cincinnati Reds discovered that he needed vet
eran ball PLAYER. and he decided that Tommy
Leach was the very ball Player that he wanted to
get.
I'D like TO get leach from the Cub and II
some deal caa Be made leach viii wear Q Cincinnati
uniform in 49," said Hczog.
Did BrezlahIn Immediately arrange a trade with
Herzog for Lcach? Did he sell leach to Heroes
and add a t-w thousand shekeis To the bank
count Of the Cubs? No. Brrsnahan didn't. He
inst released Leach outright. whereupon HcTzog
signed him up
In other words He7cg cot Leach for nothing.
although be lad publicly announced that he
willing to gre cash prumisng players to the
Cubs for Leach.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21

~'aw Al irusn-l '~'T.-'7 them He'd 'is
rI..-.- e, f.u3r IT, va r'-f' .r.laES.
a., aIs-.ara'n~a of ~"-l" 's.r i"T Shit IN
fla I'lcf~S' hnenl' A"-,a No. chased Z" lei,
f~f1 -rr-'Ie placed 'r -.-ri ani f.rk H'"Fed
o,o- 90 third
Walter I.iIns ~lU' f.gtz- with GETTING
smash in enc r'-h. Enl'I-. sire Ill Cl!in- "''T
Browns head III "-~' r-'''r. * T''rl Across The
running trssE. srI t.il-. 'rf - s.-hf down the
step rmhanlr@'' 8" .h" inaer Il. Id l"hn~n Just
trottcd around a." lIHs.
Booth H0Tr-r. who worried a." h-$' for'r innings
for the TI,t-=i. hold Sac K"srA1s - quartet Of
hi;s and TN H. J0or lr'Hcd like zig leaSler
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21
Jim Shaw Is Logical Successor To
Smokeball King, Walter Johnson
Is Giant in Stature, of Clean
Habits, and Ambitious.
Manager Griffith Thinks
Well of Him.
WALTER QUITS IN 1919

Coming from Griff. this statement
means much, for the veteran pitcher and
manager is always caGy about voicing
his opinion. especially when a youngster
is mentioned
had a talk with Shaw this afternoon,
asking him many questions about his
past career and future prospects. He
was reluctant to discuss the future. but
perfectly willing to talk about the past. :
do you think you will have a good
season this summer" / inquired.
II hope so. My arm feels fine now. and
you know one years experience in the
big league helps whole lot"
WHO was the hardest man you found
TO pitch to last summer
sam Crawford. of the Detroit Tigers:
but I'm going to get him this year,
Your home Is in Pittsburgh. Did the
Pirates ever give you chance"
NO I pitched for the Pittsburgh
Collegians in 1911 and 1912, but we played
most Of our games out OF town. I came
TO Griffith from this club. Charley Hick-
man tipped him off to me, and I'm
tickled to death to be with Washington.
for Griff Is the best man I ever worked
for in my life. He can have all I've got
any time go into the box"
Chance to Win Pennant.
W nat 40 you Va lic
chances for winning the pennant this
season.
We've got a good chance. All the
players think so. too
There was story going the rounds
last summer that you were dickering
with the Federal League. Is that sou
Not a chance. l had letter from
the Buffalo Federal League club, asking
II I was free to talk business. I never
answered the letter. Several weeks later,
while we were in Boston. fellow named
Fleming. who said he was scout for
the Buffalo club. called upon me and
tried to do business, but told him that
I did not care to play in the Federal
League
Shaw Is a modest young man, who
trains faithfully. takes good care OF him.
self and is bound to succeed.
II would not surprise me in the least
II Shaw makes big name for himself
this season.
He is the logical successor to Walter
Johnson.