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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-06-16
EXTENSION OF VOTE TO WOMEN.

The Republican party. reafiirming
its faith in government OF the people,
by the people, for the people, as
measure OF justice TO one-half the
adult people Of this country. favors
the extension Of the suffrage TO WON.
en-. but recognizes the right of each
state TO settle this question for IT.
self.
Such are our principles, such are
our purposes and policies. We close
as we began. The times are danger.
Gus and the future is fraught with
peril. The great issues OF the day
have been confused by words and
phrases. The American spirit. which
made the country and saved the
Union, has been forgotten by those
charged with the responsibility OF
power. We appeal 10 all Americans,
whether naturalized or native born,
10 prove 20 the world that we are
Americans in thought and in deed,
with one loyalty. one hope. one aspir.
alton. We call on all Americans TO
be true to the spirit OF America. TO
the great traditions OF their common
country and. above all things TO keep
the faith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
Princess Egahtahyen.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Egahtahyen
Is the name by which Mrs. o. J. Kel-
logg, an Oneida Indian princess, is
fondly called by the people Of her
race. for whose advancement she is
always struggling. She Is in Wash
ington at present working in support
of bill which will be introduced by
Senator Lane of Oregon and Senator
Husting of Wisconsin, by which the
Indians will be provided with pro-
tected autonomous government.
THE BILL says Mrs. Kellogg, SIS
an economic solution of the Indian
problem. In brief, it organizes Indian
life into industrial communities anC in
model villages on the reservations, and
it provides for the colonization else
where of the elements that prey upon
the natives who do not speak the Eng
fish languages"
When asked to tell something about
herself, Mrs. kellogg said, Il was born
in Wisconsin. My grandfather was
chief of the Oneidas. He moved out
west. The Cherokees gave me my
name of Egahtahyen, and it means
The Dawn" which they think l bring
them. The bill l am fighting for is
called Lolomai after a Hopi term
meaning good, beautiful, wise"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19

ME Fairlie, Esther Foster, Miss Hol-
strom, Iva and Starra Schumacher,
Irene Pratt, Myrtle Stughton, Zella
Rishel, Mae McCurdy, Evelyn Olson,
Marguerite White, Edith and Cora
Fredrickson, Grace Peterson, Threse
Kirkland, Mr. Kirkland, Professor
Hinkle and Mr.. Odenwiller.
Miss Dorothy Arndt returned to her
home in Rock Island after a visit at
the home of her aunt, Mrs. John
Winke. Her cousin, Miss Ruphene
Winke accompanied her home for a
short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hedstrom left
Saturday for visit at Des Moines,
Iowa.
Mrs Ed Chailett was caller at
Davenport, Saturday.
Misses Leona, Grace and Elizabeth
Harsha of Orion were Cambridge call
ers Saturday.
Mrs. Eva Larson visited the tri-cit-
les Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Horberg and son
visited in the tri-cities Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs B. G. Sandberg left
Saturday for a visit at Moline.
Professor L. E. Lewis of Orion was
a Cambridge caller Saturday.
Mrs Ben Greer returned Friday from
a short visit in Chicago.
John Johnson was business call
er at Orion Saturday.
Mrs. Bert Bolin and children of
Utah, arrived Saturday for a visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Jockey Miss Esther Jockey accom-,
panied her sister home.
William and Oscar Eaton were
called to Davenport by the serious ill
ness OF their brother at St Luke's hos
pital.
Miss Mildred Samuelson OF Orion
visited friends in Cambridge Satur-
day.
Miss Edith Neville and Miss Mar
garet Flaherty Of Rock Island. who
has been her guest for a short time,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
CAMBRIDGE

Mrs. Thor Johnson was a visitor at
Galva Thursday.
Mrs. Alec Carlson visited friends at
Galva Thursday.
Mrs. Harry Williams of Galva Wis
tied several days the past week with
, her mother, Mrs. Margaret Hutchin-
! son.
Miss Mary Talbot returned home
Saturday from a short visit with
| friends at Galva.
Miss Erickson of CISCO visited at
Cambridge Saturday.
Miss Winnie Fredrickson, who was
! called home last week by the serious
illness of her father, returned to her
work at Proctor hospital at Peoria
! Saturday
Judge c. NJ. Turner was business
caller at Galesburg Wednesday.
! Mrs. Nellie Crandall Is visiting at
Jacksonville and other points in Flor
ida where she expects to remain some
time.
Gertrude Taylor visited relatives at
Orion Tuesday.
Mrs. Emma Carlson and daughter
Adelia, and Mrs. C. NJ Nelson visited
at Galva Tuesday.
Mrs. Ford Herb returned Tuesday
from an extended visit with relatives
in different parts of the Hawkeye
state.
Attorney and Mrs. Almon Linn were
visitors in the tri-cities Saturday.
Miss Mary Farrar left Saturday for
visit in Geneseo.
Mrs o. A Scott left Saturday for a
short visit with her son Robert Scott
and family at Davenport.
Mesdames F. B. Hadley and Carl
Melin returned home from visit in
Chicago, Thursday.
The following teachers attended the
institute at Kewanee Friday: Misses
! Violet Peterson, Jennie Swanson, Jen-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19

visited with friends in Cambridge,
Saturday
Mrs. Betsy Anderson and grand
daughter, Miss Grace Peterson, visited
a few days the past week at Galva
with the formers daughter. Mrs. Joe
Sanberg, returning home Saturday.
Frank Long, who has been visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Cady and other friends, returned to
his home at keil, Okla, Thursday.
Mrs. L, E. Lewis of Orion visited
friends in Cambridge, Friday.
Fred Fredrickson is seriously i'll at
his home in the southeast part of town.
Miss Adal anderson of CISCO visited
in Cambridge Saturday.
Mrs. Herman Peterson of CISCO was
caller in Cambridge Saturday.
Mrs. P. Berg and daughter Irene,
left Saturday for a visit at Rock Is
land.
Clint Reed, Daniel Coneghy and P
A. Johnson were business callers at
Peoria Friday.
DR.. Caroline Eaton and Mrs. B. Had
urday.
Misses Josephine and Jessie Combs
visited their parents at CISCO for a few
days.
Miss Leona Nelson visited over Sum
day with her parents at Lynn Center.
Mrs. William Harsha and daughter,
Miss Eva, of Orion visited in Cam
bridge Thursday.
Miss Amy Creighton is employed as
postal clerk. Miss Daisy Bristol having
resigned her position in the postoffice
owing to the feeble health of her
mother.
Miss Bertha Stoughton visited the
tri-cities Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Harshman left Thursday
for Geneseo to visit her daughter.
Mrs. Otto kranz and Miss Lee Lar
son visited in the tri-cities Thursday
Mrs. George Magerkurth and son
left Thursday for visit al ROCK Is
land.
Mrs. John Nelson visited with
friends Wednesday at CISCO.
Harry Ridenoor left Thursday for a
visit at Peoria.
Verne Fisher attended the auto show
at Peoria Wednesday.
Miss Lillian Scott went to Osco
Wednesday for a short visit.
Mr. and Mrs Otto Hagg attended
the auto show at Peoria Wednesday.
Mrs. NJ j. Stephens Of Utah was a
| business caller in Cambridge. We'd
! nesday.
| Miss Ida Lyons was a Davenport
| caller Wednesday.
Mrs. Charles Malcolm and daugh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19

ters, Miss Mayme Malcolm and Mrs.
Paul Mascall, visited the tri-cities
Wednesday.
Miss Marjorie Baugh went to Dav-
export Wednesday to visit her faith
er at Mercy hospital.
Luther Streed and son Ivan of Orion
were Cambridge callers Saturday.
Mrs. E. Jones returned Saturday
from Chicago where she spent a few
days on business.
Mrs. August Alsine entertained a
number of friends Friday and Satur-
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
Notice to Contractors.

Bids will be received at the mayors
office 9 a. m, March 3, 1916, for the
construction of As inch storm drain
on Twelfth avenue from Eleventh
street to Ninth street, and on Ninth
street, south to Fifteenth avenue. All
bids must be accompanied by certi-
we'd check of $1,000. City reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
VIM. M'CONOCHIE,
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
Notice to Contractors,

Bids will be received at the mayor
office 8 a. NJ, March 3, 1916, for con-
structing sidewalks in Case Park ad-
dition. All bids must be accompanied
by certified check of $4,000.
VIM. M'CONOCHIE,
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19
Authors.

AutHoTSs
The number of poor authors is as
great as the number of authors who
are poor.-Omaha World-Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-19

ago out of every hundred employees
two were children, whereas now every
hundreth employee is a child Hun
dreds Of children were given a new
freedom when the factory inspector or
dered all children under IS years of
age removed from the grinding tasks
on sewing machines. Scores of chill
dren have been taken out of factories
and returned to school for the better
equipment in life's battle This condi-
ton has been brought about by more
frequent and thorough inspections,
while enforcing the provisions of the
child labor law"
Women Helped by Law.
Women, too, have secured better
working conditions by the strict appli-
cation of the "women's 10-hour law "
This is evidenced by the fact that the
number of inspections has been
doubled over the previous two years. A
ray of sunshine brightens the hot and
stuffy kitchens for the dishwasher and
Weaknesses in restaurants and hotels,
due to the benefits of shorter hours.
Nurses in hospitals, employees in can
ming factories, saleswomen in depart
ment and smaller retail stores have
gathered new hope on account of the
shorter hours and the additional con-
veniences afforded them by better
equipments in seats, toilets and dress
ing rooms.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-03

| TeIerreQ TO special committee.
The afternoon session was presided
over by w. G. Pearson. principal of the
Whitted High school of this city. j. B
Rendell, president Of Lincoln univer
sity, started the program by splendid
Interpretation Of the subject. '.To What
Extent Should Religious instruction
| Be Carried on In the Various Schools? ??
| w. L. Poteat. president Of the Wake
Forest college at Wake Forest, N. c..
discussed the subject. Religion In Ed.
ucation." DR.. J. w. E. Bowen, vice
president of Cannon Theological sem.
mary, Atlanta, Ga, presided over the
evening session. The speakers were
w. p. Few. president of Trinity col
lege In this city; DR.. J. e. Spingarn Of
New York, who is the chairman of the
board Of directors of the National AS
sociation For the Advancement Of Col
ored People, and General Julian S.
Carr, chairman of the board of trus-
tees of the National Training school.
Thursday mornings session was de-
voted to general symposium of teach
er training. DR.. A. M Moore presided,
and Professor N. G. Newbold, superin-
tendent of rural elementary schools of
North Carolina, opened the topic, ITO
What Extent Should Classes Devoted
to Teacher Training Be EncouragedT
DR.. Shepard presided at the afternoon
session. The speakers were the Hon.
]. Y. Joyner Of Raleigh, superintendent
Of public instruction; Hon. v. o. Gill
bert, superintendent Of public instruc-
don, Frankfort, KY, and President
Phillip Waters Of Cannon Theolog.
ical seminary, Atlanta, Ga. DR.. w. 8.
Scarborough Of Wilberforce university
presided at the evening session, and
the speakers were Judge Gilbert Ste-
phenson Of Winston-Salem, N. c., and
Dr.. w. Y. Chapman of Newark, N. ].
Friday morning, with DR.. w. q. B.
Du Bois presiding, DR.. w. s. Scar
borough spoke on the subject, "What
Should Be the Standard Of the Univer-
sity, College, Normal School, Teacher
Training and Secondary SchoolY' 9th
er speakers were Dr. J. W. e. Bowen
and Professor w. G. Pearson. Pro-
fessor G. G. O'Kelly presided at the
afternoon session. and the speakers
were President Harry Andrews King
Of Clark university, Principal D. 81.
Keane Of the Halsey Normal and In
dustrial institute, Cowpens, 8. c.; Rev.
W. n. Franklin, president Of Swift's
Memorial college, Rogersville, Tenn.
and DR.. H. G. Lyman Of Hamilton.
N. Y. The closing session in the even
Ing was presided over by President
James e. Shepard. The speakers were
Principal l.. Alva Hart of Lincoln
academy, Kings Mountain. N. c., and
Bishop George w. Clinton. Thus
closed one Of the most significant con
'erences ever held in which so many |
eading educators, clergymen and noted
men Of affairs participated for the pur
pose Of advancing the educational In
crest Of the colored race.
The conference was made possible
through the generosity Of Christian
woman In New York city so that the
,ducators of Negro youth and their
rends might come in closer contact to
tudy the real needs and seek to find o
Ian among themselves to better exist
ng conditions.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-03
NEGRO ILLUSTRATED NEWS.

New Paper Started In New York by
Ssnebundu okagoo Logemoh.
The Negro Illustrated News, edited
by q native African gentleman Of fine
culture and much perseverance, s.
Okagoo Logemoh of Sierra Leone.
West Africa, is the latest candidate
for public favor, and it is a very
worthy and deserving candidate. 1t Is
devoted primarily to the fostering of
better understanding between the
Negroes Of Africa, especially Of the
west coast, who are a commercial peo
pie, and those Of the United States.
and its ambitious and patriotic editor
is bending all his energies in the direc-
ton of opening up trade relations be
tween the blacks Of Africa and Amer
lea.
He says there are magnificent bust.
ness opportunities in Africa for Ne
grons in America who have q working
knowledge Of business and the where
withal to make their knowledge fnan-
cially profitable. Mr.. Logemoh is for
mer schoolteacher on the west coast.
Christian gentleman and a clear
headed man Of business.
He is well connected in his home city
and has reputation for probity, busi-
ness integrity and honesty. He is a
sample Of the type of men who arc
the product Of the educated African
schoolmaster.> He is modest, retiring.
optimistic for his race. indefatigable
In his work and enthusiastic about the
future Of Africa. He wishes to get in
touch with all Negroes throughout the
country who believe, as he does. in the
self redeeming power of Africa and the
Africans. For these he has a message
full Of hope and encouragement.
White men are exploiting Africa and
profting by it. Mr.. Logemoh believes
that black men in America in combi.
nation with black men in Africa can
accomplish wonders there commercial.
ly If once they get together and reach
a working agreement for the mu-
tual benefit of the race and for each
other. He may be reached by letter
at 463 Lenox avenue, New York city,
where copies Of his unique paper, the
Negro Illustrated News. may also be
obtained. commend him to the favor
Of all the friends of Africa, says John
3. Bruce "Grit."
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-03
ORPHANS Benefit CONCERT.
Mlss e. n. Morris Gives Fine Entertain
mont For Howard Orphanaas.

miss e n. Morris Gives Fine Entertain.
mont For Howard orphanass.
The Howard Orphanage and Indus.
trial school, founded in Brooklyn and
now located at Kings Park, N. Y. be-
gan the observance Of its fiftieth an
niversary with a classical concert, fea-
turing compositions by colored authors,
at Kismet temple, Brooklyn, on Thurs
day evening, Nov. 18. The concert
was got up by Miss Eta Hamilton
Morris, white lady, who became
much interested in the work the school
is doing among more than 200 colored
orphans.
Miss Morris heard the children sing
at q public meeting In one of the
churches in Brooklyn not long ago and
was greatly pleased with their efforts.
She afterward held a conference with
Mrs. Mary e. Gordon, who is the ma
tron and superintendent Of the Or
phanage, which resulted in the 'splen-
did entertainment above mentioned.
which was financial success. Among
the noted composers who took part in
the concert program were Harry T.
Burleigh and J. r. Europe. The Phil
omela Glee club and a string quintet
under Felix Weir were also heard to
good advantage. ......
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-03
Dr.. EIbsrt New State College Trusts,

Dr.. Ebert New State College Trustee
The colored people Of Wilmington.
Del, are much gratifled over the re-
cent recognition accorded DR.. Samuel
G. Elbert by his appointment to the
trustee board of State college by Gov
erhor Miller. Although State college is
composed Of colored students. DR.. e.
bert is the first man Of the race to hold
the position of trustee. He is well and
favorably- known throughout the state
and was one Of the late DR.. Booker T.
Washington's warmest friends. Tho
institution Is located near Dover.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-03

SMOKE THE
RELIABLE SIGHT DRAFT
THE BEST Sc. CIGAR !,
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-03

OF them are musical-and / had taker
some steps to engage a manager and
publicity promoter for them when the
war began, and our plan went awry
These ladies are living with their aged
mother at Bedford Gardens, Kensing
ton, England. One Of them, Miss Lura
nah Aldridge, is a noted singer and
musical composer, writing under the
pen name Of MOntagu Ring. The 9th
er, Miss Ira, is vocalist and has made
an enviable reputation on the stage In
England, France and Germany, where
she has appeared before the most Sc.
lect and critical audiences. On hear,
ing her sing for the first time, at
Queens hall, London, July, 1901, Char.
lotte Heavisides Marshall, an English
poetess, wrote in Gleanings by the
Way and dedicated to her these beau
tiful verses:
The magic Of thy glorious voice
Sank deep into my heart,
Awaking slumbering memories
That bade the teardrops start.
Fair memories of long vanished years.
When thy fathers genius shone
A star in the dramatic world
As radiant as thine own.
Farewell. sweet gifted sisters both,
Twin stars now shining bright.
Your heavenly strains exalt the soul
And spread diviner light.
The Paris Figaro, 1908, speaking OF
her, said: "Miss Luranah Aldridge, the
great singer, had very great success
at her concert on Wednesday," etc.
The American Register, London, 1900,
said: "Miss Luranah Aldridge's con.
cert at Steinway hall was decided
success. The young singer possesses
sympathetic and rich contralto,
which was heard to advantage in
many different songs Of varied coun.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-03
b N. BARNETT DoDsoN.

Of the Daytona Training school, Dayto-
ma, Fla, discussed the subject Of school
duplication. The next speaker was
DR.. w. q. B. Du Bois, editor Of the
Crisis, New York. DIR. Du Bois de-
ivered q most timely and scholarly
address, which was listened to with
the closest attention.
At the conclusion Of DR.. Du Bois' ad-
dress a general discussion Of the en-
tire plan as set forth by DR.. Shepard
In the opening address and the sub
jects discussed by the other speakers
followed. Before the session adjourn
ed special committee was appointed
to sum up the points adduced by all of
the speakers. This method was OBJ
served at the conclusion Of each ses-
sion. These special committees will
form the commission which is to re-
duce the whole matter to final work
able plan and arrange 1t in suitable
shape for publication and distribution
at an early date.
The session Wednesday morning.
Nov. %, opened at 10 o'clock with DR..
w. q. B. Du Bois of New York presid.
ing. The first address delivered was
that Of DR.. A. M. Moore of this city.
who ia the secretary Of the Association
For Improvement of Rural Schools in
the state. Professor G. FL. Moore Of
Greensboro, N. c.. spoke on the need
and the remedy in relation to the sub
1ect Of the first speaker. Professor
Moore is. state inspector Of rural
schools. The subjects were ably dis
cussed, and much valuable informa-
tion was cleaned from the speakers,
line Of argument. What the state of
Texas is doing for the education Of col
ored youth was told in a straightfor-
ward manner by Professor j. q. Clay
ton, principal Of the Clayton Industrial
school at Manor, Tex. Professor VIII
liam Sutton of New Bern, N. c., dis
cussed the need Of better trained
teachers for the school. A general dis
cussion Of the morning program was
indulged I'm, and the whole matter was.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-03

Or. Brown Lectures on Race Thrift.
Bethany Baptist church in Brooklyn
was fortunate to secure the services
Of the Rev. DR.. w. w. Brown former
ly Of Pittsburgh, but now pastor of
the Metropolitan Baptist church, New
York city, to deliver his famous lec-
ture entitled '4The Passing Versus the
Permanent In a Race" the last week
in November. An appreciative audi
ence greeted DR.. Brown and was
much benefited by his instructive lee
ture.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-03
Or. 8. N. vass At Conference.

The Rev. DR.. 8. N. vass Of. Raleigh
N. G., who for over twenty years has
conducted Bible Institutes In all SCI
lions of the country. was one Of the
chief speakers at the conference on
education held at the National Train.
Ing school, Durham. N c.. from Tues
day. Nov. 21, to the 24th DR.. vass is
superintendent of religious work among
our people for the American Baptist
Publication society.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-03
EDUCATORS MEET
At DURHAM, n. c.
Conference on Education Held
at Training School,
SOLVING KNOTTY PROBLEMS

General Julian 8. Carr and othsr Infiu- :
sntiaI White Men South and North
- Confer With Our Leaders at Series of
Great Meetings-Pian to Better Ex-
listing Conditions.
By N. BARNETT DODsoN.
Durham, N. C.-With the presidents
Of colleges and secondary schools and
other noted educators present, the first
session Of the conference on education
began at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
Nov. q, In the Avery auditorium of
the National Training school in this
city, with Principal ]. A. Cotton pre-
siding. The opening address was de-
livered by DR.. James q. Shepard, pres
ident Of the school. In a most forceful
manner DR.. Shepard outlined the plan
and scope Of the conference, the first
OF It's kind held under the auspices Of
q single institution among our people.
The first subject on the program for
discussion was "Negro School Duplica-
tion-A Remedy and a Plan" This
subject was assigned to DR.. I. Garland
Penn Of Cincinnati, secretary Of the
Freedmen's Aid society. DR.. Robert e.
Jones, editor Of the Southwestern
Christian Advocate, New Orleans, and
Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune, principal
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1916-12-03
Aged Editor Die. at ch.tt.neoa,.

Randolph Miller, editor Of the Week
ly Blade at Chattanooga, Tenn, whose
death occurred the early part of No
vember, was native Of Virginia. He
was eighty-six years Of age and had
been the editor Of the Blade for eleven
years. Editor Miller established his
residence in Chattanooga many years
ago. Although he had meager advan-
tages to get an education in early life,
Mr.. Miller made very creditable rec.
ord as journalist.
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