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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
ASKS COLORED MEN TO VOTE FOR
WILSON.
Wilson Has Mept Us Out OF War
COlOred Troops Would DO The
Fighting If War Was Declared.

John w. Jenkins, of Ripley, Md, in
the Baltimore Sun addresses this ap-
peal to his colored friends:
i am a Republican and am not a
candidate. ! mention these two facts
because they may cause you to pay
attention to the advice | give you.
l advise all you colored men this
fall to vote for Woodrow Wilson. 1t
is to the best interest of you colored
men to keep at the head Of affairs the
man who has kept this country out OF
war
If we should get into war you col
ored men would be the goat" Hasn't
it always been so? Wasn't it so in the
Civil War? | may not have read much
history, but l have talked with old
soldiers who know. 1t was the color
ed troops who were drawn into the
slaughterhouse at Petersburg and shot
down till their bodies were piled one
on the other.
In the Spanish American war it was
the colored troops that bore the brunt
Of the fight at San Juan Hill.
I heard a man say short time ago
the best thing the United States could
do in settlement Of the Mexican ques-
tion would be to declare war against
Mexico and send an army of colored
troops down there and let them and
tie MeXicans fight it out.
If you should go to war you wuld be
taken from your homes and rushed to
the front So l say to you, vote for
the man who has kept us out of war
and who will keep us out of war, if it
is humanity possible to do so.
Mr.. Hughes says Mr.. Wilson was
wrong in all he did. He does not tell
us what he would have done or what
he will do if elected. But if he be-
lieves, as he says, that Mr.. Wilson was
wrong is it not reasonable for us to
suppose that he would have plunged
us into war?
The danger is not yet over AS long
as the war continues in Europe and as
long as things are as they are in Mex
leo, the dangers of war still threaten
us. Let us elect Wilson, who has kept
us out of war, instead of Hughes, who
says Wilson was wrong.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
Mothers Day.

Last Friday was Mothers Day at
Stonesifer's school The week before
each one in school made invitations to
show their mothers, asking them to
come on Friday afternoon. A num-
Der of the mothers came, each one
bringing a delicious cake with them.
can surely testify.
We had songs, Rotations, stories
and dialogue pertaining to mothers
the program: A welcome, Miss Ruth
the girls; recitation, Louise Leppo;
story, Ralph Leese; dialogue, Band
of Happy Helpers" composition,
Pearl Stonesifer; song, Star Spangled
Banner" recitation, Naomi Bixler !;
recitation, Pauline Leese; quotations,
by the boys; recitation, Esther Bixler !;
recitation, Margaret Myers; recitation,
Pearl Stonesifer; song, Flag Of the
Free; reading, THE Landing of the
Pilgrims; Salute to the Flag" by
school; song, my Country 'Tis of
Thee; closing talk; refreshments.
A small part of the program made
reference to the new flag, which we
lately secured by selling buttons at
10c apiece and which we hope soon
to see waving over our school house.
A promise was readily given for a
flag pole by one of the mothers pres
ent We made pilgrim scene on our
sand table and it is very interesting.
If you would like to hear how we
made it and how it looks, we will
tell you next week. We are now
selling buttons to buy a library.
After the program was over coffee
and cake was served and everyone
departed in a happy frame of mind.
LOUISE LEPPO.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
SHOWS WILSON'S WORTH
Eugene Levering, Pr0hibftiOnist, Is
Warm Admirer-May Even Vote
For Him. ...

Eugene lowering, president Of the
National Bank of Commerce and one of
the most active and progressive finan-
ciers in Baltimore, although strong
Prohibitionist in national politics, said
Wednesday there were many reasons
why President Wilson should be re-
elected and kept at the head Of the af-
fairs in Washington. AS between the
President and his Republican oppo-
nent, Mr.. Hughes, Mr.. Levering said
that the country made grave mistake
if it made change. However, he as
serted that he thought he saw the drift
Of the tide and was almost confident
of the success of President Wilson.
"I will certainly vote for President
Wilson or for Mr.. Hanly, the Prohl-
bition candidate" he replied. Il as
suredly will not support Mr.. Hughes
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
Col. Harvey Backs Down.

John H. Perry, of Seattle, wired the
following to the National Committee
regarding the Harvey forecast:
observe Kernel puts Washington
State for Hughes Will bet $1,000
even money that Wilson carries this
State. If any one desires to accept
this, they may wire me collect"
Colonel Harvey said he could not
take this bet as he was unacquainted
with Mr.. Perry
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
EDITORIALS
.,nrREUL WAGE INCRE

y" re1 Gompers recent
when en- never was a time whe
lat there IN this country were
laDOTed5eed with increased Un;nd S,m pay "
reTs abe figures benlnu nini nc
u n tov his case 81 Labor I'd
The 9e an interesting study
psnheeo Conditions of today % w n.
rsfsI,sneeTT every ~ case where more
rearlyo eked it has been gran
been a 20 ses where it was not
has Deer who feel the benef
enployenrid eide prosperity. Plenty
nation in which the work
there an taken in as a profit s.
has pee ceased net earnings.
the inci s ascert:.ined by the 81
tho. It %aT that IL 4sS cases o u,
Of ba ase increase between Jul
Of Ts md May 18th, 1916, I'll there en1
1915 anu tsine of pay Of 1,9O1,32
total The total of 1,4S6 settlen
ers: .h wages were increase1
T 'nniIar basis, would indicate 9o III
SIM 100000 men were , aneGtl
than thar the the average individual
Il $500 and tho rate or
were only ten per cent IN
were verne of wage increases rep1
volu,n nse newspaper reports VI
e eyoS SI 900, 900. Larger as TINS enn3,
s5Ve'asents only a return from
rept0 If the entire army OF Al
part art u In manufactures aloI
laDo ;oinary estimate for the \
pre- indicates approximately
sus aa lNe earners last year who's
'TrasgT e $4,4Oo, 100000.
ag Te know that 1916 will $
VIZ We'd increase both in nul
m ma ge earners and in rate OF "
Wag 5o15 If the number emplc
eearoreased for 1916 only 10 ?
lnol the rate of pay has increa
a 10 ner cent, we get a wage W
~ Nv cent, larger for 1916 than
T RTl produces a wage age t0 oGa 90 Oh
da Nc ooo, which is $9Oo,Coo,o0
v wv The 1915 wage total, and
o oN0N GOO greater than the tota.
VIVA W wages paid under Repanl'
" 1 administration in l9'7 As
IN the census of 1910.
Ill There is nothing in our
program today which speaks Il
pr and more convincing tern
prosperity which the Amerlca
now enjoy under the New !
Of Democracy, than the pay
of the average workman:
coo 00O 900 increase in the
TeioDe which American labor 81
in 1916 as compared with l9'
over, is the mightiest lever 10
lift of American civilization
listed in our statistical 1nVeI
lDlNN
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
OWEN ANSWERS ROOSEVELT
Tells Of Killings in Mexico Under
Other Administrations.

Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. Ex-senator
Robert L. Owen, of Oklahoma, has re-
piled to statements of Theodore
Roosevelt that during President Will
sons Administration lover 500 Amer
leans and 800 Chinese have been
killed in Mexico.
Under Roosevelt's own Administra-
tion," he declared, "at least so Amer
leans we're reported killed; under
Taft, 5 Americans; under Wilson, 119
citizens and SO soldiers and marines
during nearly four years of reYolu-
ton.
During Taft's Administration 1856
foreigners were reported to the State
Department as killed in Mexico, and
during Wilson's Administration only
230, including II British, SO Spaniards,
Germans, 4 Japanese and Chi
nese."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
WHY DIDN'T T. r.. ENLAk
ARMY WHEN HE HAD
OPPORTUNITY!

Former President ROUSE
permits an opportunity To
these days to denounce the
administration for the Weah|
the United States army. Nhl
succeeds in getting the mol
for the presidency for hIIh9eN|
he evidently purposes TO
waging the campaign for the
the Democratic candldaIe
plea that the United States
enough soldiers. In this MAJ
Roosevelt's present pleadlnsSI
tirely at variance with ms az
president himself.
A Philadelphia editor the z
called attention to the tacI :,
First the army was req
1902 from 77,2S7 men to Co.,
successive reductions weak
still further until in l9Vt IL i
less than $4,000 effectiVes.
Compare this performance
ColOnel's recent statement
Chicago speech:
Unless we prepare III auN
cannot, when the crisis &C
true to ourselves. II we @
true to ourselves, it is absolt
tain that we shall be false 10
else"
This comparison is MADE
the basic insincerity Of the
present noisy plan Of campali
he had the opportunity as
to prepare in advance Tor a
met the situation by cutting
to the bone. That was IN III
years later, in 1912, he was
Moose candidate for Preslu
drafted that party's platloI
US see how he wanted the
prepare for a warlike crls
plank embodying the Colone
on preparedness at that time
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
VOICE RAISED FOR
WILSON.
Eleven Members of 1912 Platform
Committee IndOrSe the President

Eleven out of nineteen members of
the Platform Committee of the Pro-
gressive National Convention of 1912,
which nominated Theodore Roosevelt
for the Presidency, met on Tues
day, in New York, Endorsed Pres
ident Wilson and issued a
statement, calling upon all members
of the party to support the President.
1t was stated that five more members
of the committee were in accord with
the sentiments of the eleven, but re-
Trained from naming a Presidential
choice.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

Another prominent West Virginia
Republican has bolted Charles E.
Hughes and announced his intention
of supporting Wilson. Thomas w.
Ryan. of Spencer, a member of the
Republican State Committee, has de-
clared openly for the reelection of
the President and Senator Chiffon and
for John W. Cornwell, the Democratic
candidate for Governor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
DESERTS G.. o. II.
La Toilette Fails to Keep Promise II
Come Out Openly For Hughes.

Milwaukee, Oct 31.-United States
Senator LaFollette has broken with the
Republicans of Wisconsin.
Although it has been announced that
he would come out for Hughes within
the last few days, he has failed to make
good the Republican forecast and fur
Their evidence of friction is furnished
by a speech made by E. L. Phillips, Re-
publican candidate for Governor, who
at Lacrosse attacked La Follette's rec
ord as Governor.
Senator La Follette's strongest
supporters are openly urging the cleo
ton of Wilson and La Toilette.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
MT. AIRY.

The EpWorth League of Calvary M
E. church, Mount Airy, held a Hal
lowe'en mask social Tuesday even
ing, October 81.
Miss Minnie Bellison who is vice
president of social work is arranging
for the social
Mr.. James Wilson and Wilmoth
Simpson who have returned with the
first Regiment to Baltimore are ex,
pected home in few days.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

GAMBLING ? That's about what it
amounts to. We're buying high
priced Coal that you may have ii, and
taking the chances. We're willing to
gamble if it's going to benefit you.
Smith & Reifsnider are not stocking
any of their trade up at present
prices.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

Robert T. Herrick, of the Loan and
Trust Building, Milwaukee, has de-
Glared himself for President Wilson,
although he has been a consistent
Republican for thirty years."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
st. Paul's Reformed Church,
Westminster, Md

Sunday, November 5.-Sunday school
at 10 o'clock a. m. Morning service
at II o'clock, a. m. Rev. Chalmers w.
Walck, pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

Henry Ford, a Republican, believes
in Peace, Prosperity and Progress and
will vote for the man who has given
all three to the country-WoodroW
Wilson
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03
RECTOR OUT FOR WILSON.
DR.. James Goodwin, OF Hartford, Tells
Why He Is for Him.

Why He Is for Him.
Hartford, Conn, October 31.-The
Rev. DIR. James Goodwin, rector of
Christ Church, will support Woodrow
Wilson. DR.. Goodwin, who is a
brother of Charles A. Goodwin, a
former Republican candidate for Gov
ernor, and a second cousin of J. Pier
pont Morgan, the present head of the
Morgan house, forsook the Republi-
can party in 1912, and warmly sup
ported Mr.. Wilson at that time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

A straw ballot was taken at the
Frederick Fair Grounds by the Fred
erick Post. As on the first day, Pres
ident Wilson was far in the lead. In
a lot of 451 votes cast, he polled 293
against 1913 for Justice Hughes, a
majority for Wilson of 1876, almost as
much as the vote for Hughes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

With approximately 100000 straw
votes cast over the entire country in
the ballot being conducted by the
United Drug Company, OF Boston,
Mass, in it's stores, Woodrow Wilson
is leading Hughes in the Presidential
race with a majority of 11,OS4 in the
popular vote and majority OF 80
votes in the electoral college. The
figures cover the ballots cast through
out the country up to yesterday. The
totals give Wilson GA 200 and Hughes
53,136. Wilson, according to the
straw, has .256 electoral votes to 22O
for Hughes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

Hagerstown, Md, Oct. 30.-A poll of
the employees of the Western Maryland
Railway roundhouse here today re-
suited: Wilson, So; Hughes, 9; de-
clined, /.
A month ago a poll of the employees
resulted: Wilson, 80; Hughes, IL.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

Victor Murdoch, Progressive, who
bolted the convention when his party
decided to make up with the Repub-
licans, is off the fence. In long edi-
torial Mr. Murdock's Wichita Eagle,
Kan, comes out for Woodrow Wilson.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

o. A. Miller, President of the Central
Ohio Paper Company Of Columbus, a
Republican, has come out for Presi-
dent Wilson. Otto Onstad. Super1n-
tendent of Public Properties of Wis
consin and one of the organizers OF
the Progressive Party in that State.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

Henry Clay Hansbrough, Repub-
1ican and for eighteen years United
States Senator from North Dakota, has
declared his support of President Will
son
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

Bruce E. Lesher, a railroader, re-
ported that he had made a careful
canvass of 129 men in the Riverside
and Camden yards, Baltimore, and
found 120 of them for Wilon and only
8 for Hughes. The list stood: Dem
ocrats, "A; Republicans, 40; INDIE
pendents, 4, one Socialist and one
Progressive, all for Wilson; and 8
Republicans for Hughes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

Buffalo Bill has sized up the politi-
cal situation and believes the re-elec-
ton of Woodrow Wilson is assured.
This is the way he expressed it in a
telegram: Hughes can't ride Wood
row. He is pulling leather already
and will be disqualife. d"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

Chicago, Oct. 28.-To ascertain the
sentiment of the railroad men. John
Grunau, former Progressive member
OF the Legislature and general yard
master on the Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul Railroad, sent out l'oOo
postal cards to the railroad men In
the Twenty-frst Senatorial District.
Up to the present time $50 have
been returned, the vote being as fol-
lows: Wilson, $50; Hughes, 50.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-11-03

}. p. Griffin. president of the Chi
cago Board of Trade, Chicago, and a
lifelong Republican, announced his
decision to vote for President Wilson.
He advanced the opinion that Ameri-
can business men who oppose Presi-
dent Wilson are opposing their own
best interests, as we'll as the bsst in
tereSt of the nation.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-15
Sleep and Work and Pleasure Should
All Be Given Their Proper
tions in Order.

Generally speaking, a man sixty
years old has slept twenty years,
played twenty years and worked
twenty years. That is to say, he has
divided each day Of his life as follows:
Eight hours for sleep, eight hours
for pleasure and recreation and eight
hours for work.
OF course, there are exceptions to
this rule, but the man who violate
this division of his day for any con-
siderable length of time in the end
likely will pay the piper. If he sleeps
too much, he's a dope. If he plays
too much, he vegetables and disQuali-
fies himself for work, If he works
too much he breaks down.
Only a third of ones life seems a
small proportion to devote to work,
1t would seem that a man could not
accomplish much who devotes two
thirds of his life to sleep and recrea.
tion, and some men do not accom-.
plish much, but that is because they
do not make the most of their work
ing hours.
The secret of successful accomplish
ment in the days work-the secret of
success in your life's work, lies in in.
dustry. While you are working, work
Boston Post.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-15
ssfds waa onIy too evlaent to them

words was only too evident to them
all
"But she Isn't prepnred-not the
least bits she, Sir GeorgeW Chur.
lie Brown turned - the member OF the
British admiralty as man who could
easily back mp his statement IN an au-
thoritative fashion.
Sir George WaRstaff vouchsafed an
enlgmatc smile, lie was 10 be sure.
vitally Interested IN everything the
newspaper man had said. But he had
no intention Of allowing himself to be
startled into making any ingenious
admission
"If you don't mild, SIR, ! should pre-
fer merely 10 listen" he said quietly
Il get you" Brown replied with a
quick nod Of understanding. "Force
OF habit makes me ask questions |
guess thought | was interviewing
you." And, taking out his cigarette
case he asked Ethers permission to
smoke Always an enthusiast, he had
thrown every ounce Of his nervous en-
ergy into the discussion War was a
subject ihat, IN those days, was ever
present In his mini
Preparation suth as Germanys Is
often the surest guaranty Of peace"
Streetman remarked, reluctant to
quit the topic that most interested him,
He hoped, too, In the course of the tea
party, TO gather Information OF some
sort that might prove Of value to him.
He had been quick to perceive that the
American was unc0mmOnly we'll in
formed upon conditions throughout
Europe.
"Ordinariy such preparation makes
for peace" Brown admitted. But not
with Germany! She's been itching for
chance to demonstrate her theories;
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-15

friend. His sort was new to her And
though his breeziness might not have
been considered quite good form in an
Englishman, 1t was quality which
the British find both refreshing and
entertaining in an American.
1T is interesting Charlie Brown
told her "But you sound as If you
were going to interview me; and for
the love Of Mike-don'tr'
"Who is Nike" Sir George inquired
tnpocently, In his endeavor to grasp
the intricacies of Mr.. Browns conver-
sation.
''Oh, he's an Irishman we Americans
swear by" the newspaper man replied.
Fancy that! How oddP' Mrs. Fal-
coner exclaimed. She did not know
that Mr.. Brown was-spoofng-now
"Since you're newspaper man you
must know everything" said Georgy
Wagstaff. She quite fancied the
stranger; and she wanted to know
him better.
"Well, at least try to convince my
editor of that" he replied,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-15

breeZlly into the ROOM The first glance
told that he was an American. His
nervous alertness, his assurance, the
slightly slouchy but nevertheless ag-
gresslvc manner in which he held him
self, Differentiated him unmlstakably
from the other men In Ethers sitting
room,
Guy rose to greet him He had in
vited the American to join the party,
for Guy was almost like one Of Sir
Georges family.
Hello, Charller he exclaimed with
undoubted enthusiasm
And stralghtway he introduced the
newcomer TO Ethel Willoughby to
whom, as hostess, Guy infallibly turned
first
"You remember my motherY" Guy
asked him then.
"You bet dOr Mr.. Brown said
heartily rs he shook hands with that
smiling lady. Didn't we have a bully
time in Chinatown"
Rather" Mrs. Falconer replied;
ana they both laughed over their reml-
nlscence.
To Henry Streetman the American
bowed pleasantly enough. And toward
Sir George he displayed the utmost af-
fabllity.
"Glad to know you, Sir George" he
said as he grlpped his mana. 81 want
to warn you. though, IN case the others
haven't, that I'm a newspaper man
a journalist, think you say over
here"
"You do frlghten me-" Sir George
replied with a twinkle in his eye, "I've
rather a terror of your profession. es-
pecially when they come from the
States"
Charley Brown Crinned at him.
Don't worry. Sir George Guy In
tcrposed. Charlie doesn't mean all he
says"
"Father's only spoohng you" GeOrgy
assured. the reporter.
"Spoofng? Spoohng?" Mr.. Brown
repeated in a somewhat bewildered
fashion. He had met many words.
during his short stay In London, that
he had never before encountered in
the English language
But his quick mind was not long at
fault. "Oh. sure, idding--that's IT,
But. Sir George. don't blame
you. We do butt In good deal into
things that don't actually concern us
or the public, but | happen to belong
to a newspaper where it isn't a crime
for one Of its staff to act like gen
tleman; so don't think I'm making
mental notes or that you have to put
the brakes on. If you skid, it's just
a private tea party, and that ends IT."
you greatly relieve me-" Sir George
Wagstaff said, smiling "But I'll try
not to-skid--as you put IT,"
"Then that's all right" the Ameri-
can declared.
"And. speaking of tea, won't you
have sOme?" Ethel asked him.
you bet | will"" he responded in
his Yankee vernacular. And he stepped
quickly TO the table behind which she
sat. ITS great habit, tea" he dl-
lated, as he took the cup from her
I'm going to Introduce it at the
Knickerbocker bar when | get back.
It's got cocktails. skinned mile" lie
said fervently.
"Old man, what are you doing over
here?" Guy inquired
"Oh! Just shopping around. The
paper thought they needed a change
in their London news, and knew
needed one. so came over"
at must be very interesting work."
Ethel Wiloughby observed. she was
more than interested in Guys quaint
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-15

the beautiful walks estab
shed who
within o The
No less than President John Quincy Adams wadd through
the
dip while the proceeding recorded of PRESIDENT Taylor
To-day
the
Mrs municipal bathing
during the winter months the Capitol Hill.
Senator and Mrs Morris Sheppard where find
the
Representative William p.
The various pools and basin conveniently located that the wonder
could a n o
of and Mrs Baker who often take They have
supplied WELL
clear that the bottom of the pool