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The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07
RAILROAD GAINS
ARE PHENOMENAL
THE GROSS EARNINGS FOR coUN-
TRY SHOW s1,434 PER MILE
AGAINST S1,2o2 IN 1915.
REPORTS OF 126 ROADS
EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE DUE
TO GENERAL REVIVAL
OF BUSINESS.

western newspaper Union news service
Washington. - Railroad earnings
continued their phenomenal upws rd
trend during August, according to
statements filed by carriers with the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
The gross earnings for the country
averaged $1,434 per mile, as against
$1,202 In August, 1915, while the net
earnings this year averaged $536, as
against 1926 last year.
In the eastern district net earnings
this year averaged 1871 and last year
$744; in the southern district 1888
and S270, and in the western district
$461 and s345 respectively.
The reports were made by 1876 of the
largest carriers in the country, who
scheduled gross operating revenues OF
$425,131, ,154 for the two months
year, as against 1859, .536 last year
and 1920, ,001 for August this year.
as against S1S4, 1877 ,263 for August last
year.
While gross earnings and net earn
ings are both increasing rapidly, ex.
penditures are going ahead also, ac-
cording to the reports, which indi-
cate that they increased from s11S,-
94O,675 in 1915 to s13S,O23,7 ,776 in Au
gust, 1916.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07
THOUSANDS OF RUSSIAN DEAD.
Russians in New Thrust Push Lines
Nearer to lemburg.

London, Oct 5.-The fierce battle
which has been raging for several
days west of Lutsk, in Volhynia, is
still without a decisive result for
either side, while in Galicia, along the
Zlota Lipa river, where the Russians
are trying to push through to Lem
berg, the Austro-1 erman forces still
are holding back the Russians.
Berlin, in its official account of the
fighting near Lutsk, says the Russian
dead number thousands.
Bucharest still is silent with regard
to the operations of Rumania's troops
which crossed the Danube river be-
tween Rustchuk and Turtukai and in
vaded Bulgarian territory. Berlin
says, however, that these men have
been withdrawn.
Operations on the Somme front are
greatly impeded by heavy rains and
virtually the only activity reported is
that of artillery.
King Constantine has accepted the
resignation of the Greek cabinet and
Few ministry is to be formed.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07
READY TO HUNT VILLA
COLORADO MILITIA DEPAR s
FOR BORDER DUTY.
Arduous Camp Life of Months Ended
and Boys Thrill at Hope of Ae-
tion at the Front.
Mn.tarn Newspapsr union News servioe.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-With the waving of hand
kerchiefs and khaki hats, the putting
Of engines, the crunching of air
brakes, the creaking Of car wheels and
the hilarious cheers of nearly 300
eager, happy soldier boys, the two
special Santa Fe trains bearing the
members of Batteries B and G and the
headquarters detachment OF the Colo
RADIO National guard pulled away from
the tranquil tents and dreamy camp
fires of the state mobilization grounds
Sept 30 for the less tranquil, if not
less dreamy, border of Mexico.
The last day was busy one at the
rifle range for the boys of the first
separate battalion of artillery-a day
of noise, of bustling activity, of ex'
citement and of anticipation. But
they worked hard and shortly after 10
o'clock the commanding officers an
nounced they were ready to hunt
Villa" and the boys left for the bor-
der. There, were many fond farewells
for fathers, mothers, sisters. brothers,
wives, sweethearts and friends
swarmed in crowds about the mobili'
cation grounds all afternoon.
Battery B is from Denver and Bat
terry c from Colorado Springs.
The headquarters detachment is
composed OF four officers and about
seventeen men. The officers are Ma
jor William Fletcher Sharp, Capt. H.
c. Nickerson, adjutant; Lieut., Louis
G. Carpenter, quartermaster; Lieut.
Thos. Slayton. veterinarian. and Capt
Harry F. Finney. medical officer. ha
jor Sharp will be in chief command OF
the troops.
The first train carried nine officers
and about 134 men and was made up
as follows: One baggage car, ten
stock cars, seven flat cars, four box
cars, three tourist sleepers and one
standard car. The other train had one
less box car and two less stock cars
and carried four officers and about
il men.
The batteries took eight 3-inch
guns, four to each battery; 341
horses, 81 mules. wagons, kitchen
car car of hay, a car OF straw, a cal
of oats and a sufficient quantity oi
rations to last three days.
The men all are thoroughly trained
according to Major Sharp. and are
ready for active service, having been
drilled In every department of artillery
practice.
Only two men were unfit to go with
their respective units to the border
according to Captain Leonard S
Hughes, sanitary and medical inspec
tor. Those two were discharged from
the service for disability.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07
Democrats Adopt State Platform.

Many measures embodying their de-
clared ambition ito build better COM
monwealth" are included in the Demo-
cratic state platform, issued by the
State Democratic candidates. The
document is as long as the one issued
by the Republican candidates and
touches upon many of the same sub.
jects. 1t devotes considerable space
to praise of Wilson and his admins
tration. Improved roads, creditable
investment of state school funds, ex-
tension of mothers compensation
work, more effective prohibition
statutes, a minimum wage law for
women and minors, state help for the
State Humane Society, and co-opera-
tion with the federal government in
the storage of irrigation waters in
Colorado are among the most import
ant planks.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07
Republicans Adopt Platform.

Limitation on the Importation OF
liquors into the state, strengthening
of the prohibition enforcement law,
continuance of the work of the State
Survey Commission to increase eff
cheney and economy in the state gov
ernment and constructive legislation
on more than two score other sub
jects are indorsed In the Republican
state platform adopted by the party's
state candidates at meeting with
Phillip B. Stewart, Republican state
chairman.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

With commemorative exercises of
cabin that was Lincoln's birthplace has
been set apart as a shrine. One lesson
of the great life of the emancipator. a
lesson for two races and for all man
kind, has been that the humblest origin
need not prove mortmain to check
the will to rise. The Southern Work
man tells the story of one who came
''up from slavery" in an Alabama town.
The father of John Guss Frazer was
freedman. The son went from the
farm to town and entered the service
of tailoring establishment He was
paid 80 cents day for errands and
odd jobs. He watched the others
press clothes, and soon he had an iron
in his hand and was earning dollar.
Finally he bought the business. Then,
with one chair, he started a barber
shop. He bought and sold cattle He
purchased a cement-block machine
made his own blocks and built a
three-stOry building to hold the bar
Der shop, n store, lodge room for
rental and an undertaking establish.
ment. He built house for himself
and beside 1t cottage hotel The
buildings are all of them erected on
the very ground where his father once
worked as slave. Yet there are
cynics who hold that man who is
born to lowly lot in life must fold
his hands in the tacit acceptance of a
providential dispensation, and deny to
the world the inspiring pattern of toll
unsevered from tranquility"
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07
Mrs. Watson Looking for Brothers.

Governor Carlson has been asked to
assist a San Francisco woman, Mrs
Anna Emery Watson, to find her two
brothers, Henry and William Emery,
who were at Rocky Ford several years
ago. The men are of middle age. Mrs.
Watson lives at 24O2 California street,
San Francisco.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07
coNNELL GUILTY OF MURDER.

Former Insmont Postmaster Con.
victsd of Staying Man After Holdup.
Sidney, Neb.-J. F. Connell, former
postmaster of Ansmont, Colo, was
found guilty of first degree murder
and sentenced to life Imprisonment
for the murder of Ira c. Paup near
Sunol. Neb., July 20 last. Connell and
Granger Lukens of Denver were
charged with killing Paup and Paul
vasik following the robbery of the
State Bank of Sunol
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07
GEO. A. JOSLYN IS DEAD
Passes Away at Home in Omaha
From ParaIytic Stroke.

Omaha.-George A. Joslyn, president
of the Western Newspaper Union, died
OF a paralytic stroke October 4 at his
home here.
He was one of Omaha's leading busi.
ness men, and it was largely through
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

his guidance that the Western News
paper Union has become the large pub
licity concern it is, having offices in
thirty-one cities in different parts OF
the country
Mr.. Joslyn is survived by his wife,
and adopted daughter, Mrs. David Ma
gowan.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07
Building Permits Increasing steadily.

Building Permits Increasing Steadily.
With the erection of four office
buildings of the value of $151,O
fwenty-eight brick residences, costing
S123,SO0, and forty-eight garages, cost
ing $37,790, the September record of
permits issued in the building depart.
ment of Denver continues the increase
in the value of constructions made
this year over last. For the first nine
months 1916 shows an increase of 81,
l22,120 in value for buildings erected
rs compared with the same period OF
DIG.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

In times of peace London contains
16 embassies and legations represent
ative of foreign countries.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

British aviators have found that
horsehair cushions provide enough
elasticity to counteract the vibration
of aeroplanes and make the use of
magnetic compasses possible.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

Pliers have been patented by an
Illinois inventor to split insulation and
remove 1t from wires neatly.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

Lightning is more frequent in Illi-
nois and Florida than in any other
states.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

Skins of the damson plums are be
ing utilized in England to produce q
blue dye.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07
Assessments Reduced About Sc, ,ooo, ,ooo

The Denver County Board of Equal.
ization reduced the assessments on
the property of the Denver Tramway
Company and the Denver Gas and
Electric Light Company. The total
reduction of valuation of the property
of the two companies is a little more
than s6,000,O00.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

AS race. the tallest people in the
world are the Bororos, of the south
west of Brazil. They average six feet
four inches in height.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

A sanitary guard has been invented
to prevent persons handling spigot
outlets.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

Several French lighthouses have
been equipped with lenses that enable
their lights to be seen from fifty to
sixty miles at sea.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

More than 27000 tons of honey are
produced annually by the American
bee.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

AS mineral producer Alabama
ranks first among the southern states.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

Numerous economies are claimed
for new automobile that can be run
by gasoline or electricity or combi-
nation of the two.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

A machine has been perfected in
Saxony that embroiders designs up
on three dozen pairs of stockings at
once. a battery of needles making 28S
stttchee simultaneously.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

hibited the Importation of sulphur
matches
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

An enamel to glaze pottery without
the use of heat Is Il German invention
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

Kern county, Cal, contains 55.S42
acres of proved oil lands.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

When Booker Washington pub
lished his account of his own life 15
years ago. at the moment the National
Negro Business league had just been
launched, before the library at Tus-
kegee for which Carnegie partly paid
had been built, and before the famous
lunch with President Roosevelt, his
educational work was in full tide. 1t
is now possible to see his labors as
whole and in perspective, as well as
10 give him credit for many accom-
plishments that with natural modesty
he himself attributed largely to cir
cumstances or to others.
The main facts In Booker Washing
TOMS career are well known: How
he was born in slave hut in re-
mote part of western Virginia, a year
or two before the Civil war broke out !;
how after the war his stepfather and
mother This father is unknown) re-
moved to Maiden, w. Va, to work
back by his step-parent but encouraged
by his mother, he learned to read and
attended night school; how in 1872
he walked, begged, and worked his
why to Hampton institute; and how
after his graduation from Hampton,
the path of opportunity opened before
him when in 1881 he was appointed
organizer and teacher of a new Negro
normal school at Tuskegee. Many
may not know that the most important
day in his later career was that on
which he delivered an address in 1895
at the Atlanta and Cotton States In
ternational exposition-one for which
President Cleveland sent him letter
of thanks. A few doubtless know that
the last ten years of his work were
done with body and nervous system
worn out by incessant labor, so that
repeatedly he was on the point of
breaking down. This is told in a re-
cent publication with all the detail
which is possible in n volume of 300
pages, and in manner not uns!dlled.
The marshalling of facts is effective,
though there is some repetition; and
if the style is undistinguished and
sometimes awkward, and the general
paragraphs or chapters on 'the times"
of Washington vague and clumsily in
terpolated, the writer atones for this
by the manifest enthusiasm he brings
to his book. He feels. though he can
not fully express, the touch of the epic
In this first great Negro leaders career.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

Several types of compressed air op-
Grated hoisting machines have been
designed for use in places where the
dre hazard Is great.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

The Chilean government has ap-
pointed a commission to make a study
Of the water power available for hy-
droelectric development.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

The Russian government controls
the prices charged for medical pre-
scriptions-
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

A recently patented combined type
writer table and chair fold together
to form cover for machine and to
economize floor space.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

OF English invention is new lubri-
cant for cutting screw threads in alu-
minum more satisfactorily than here
tofore possible.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

A dredge built in Holland for the
government of Uruguay crossed the
Atlantic ocean under Its own steam
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

More than 1000 kinds of sausages
are known in Germany.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-10-07

The steady advance of the American
Negro is a conspicuous proof of the
principle that progress can be had by
peaceful methods. Year by year Tus-
kogee institute issues n NEGRO Year
Book" which is a sort of log of the
forward movement of the race. The
1915 edition has just been issued.
At the particular moment the mat
ter is one of unusual national impor-
tance because of the new migration
which is sending Negroes from the
South to the northern and western
states. The European war seems to
be opening closed doors to the race
With the stoppage of immigration and
the actual dearth of labor in some
fields fresh opportunities have come
TO the farm workers of the South. Ne.
groes are replacing aliens from many
nations
This industrial migration will
doubtless have far-flung effects. II
it advances sufficiently it may lessen
the tension of the race problem in the
South. At the same time the greater
educative facilities of the North and
West are likely to play a powerful
part in making the southern Negro
something different.
Altogether the unconscious turn OF
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-23

Marjorie Rambeau. who has won
considerable notice OF late. may ap.
pear in vaudeville In n playlet by her
husband. willard Mack.
Louis Mann Ia to return to New
York for an indefinite run in "Tho
Bubble"
When kitty Mckay" is produced
in London, Molly Mcintyre will play
the title role.
Florence Nash has playlet by
Willard Mack called "Pansy's Purtic-
ular Punch"
Hubert Footner. author OF "Thc
Sealed Valley" has been engaged by
klaw and Erlanger to write comedy
of American life for Elsie Ferguson.
Genevieve Ward. once famous in
the play Of Forget lately
celebrated her eightieth birthday In
London. She is now playing a
prominent part in Sir George Alex
ander's company In "Tho .Basker."
Julia Arthur has been invited by
the mayor of Boston TO deliver the
opening address al the Boston cele-
bration OF the Shakespeare tercen-
tenary. Miss Arthur has accepted and
will leave the cast OF THE Eternal
Magdalene" In Chicago for four days
in order to travel TO Boston and back.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-23

first prize as a pianist, reward Of
merit much sought for among the
students. On graduation Mr.. Jose
made concert tour of Europe under
the management OF Charles Baret,
the impressario. Music, despite his
success, however, did not appeal to
the young man as did historic art,
and he showed his courage by leaving
a career promising much success to
take position as super with Sarah
Bernhard. His talent as an actor
being plainly evident. he was ad-
vanccd to more important roles, and
he remained with the divine Sarah"
for several years. Dissatisfied with
his salary, Mr.. Jose then went into
the managing end of the business and
took his own companies all over
Europe and Africa and South Amer
lea as we'll. After fifteen years Of
this he went back to acting and
played leads in some Of the most
Important productions in France,
England and the United States.
AS motion picture actor, Mr.. Jose
became very well known through his
work in such pictures as Pathe's '"The
Stain" 1.-THE corsair," "The Leech
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-23

Maude Adams Is to make tour OF
New England.
Los Angeles is to have a musical
festival in May.
Fiske otHara may appear in new
opera by Henry Blossom and Victor
Herbert.
Blanche Ring may play the leading
role in Canary Cottage" when that
piece is presented by Oliver Morosco.
Fanny Addison Pitt has been on
gagged for the company supporting
Margaret Anglin in "A Woman OF No
Importance"
Elsa Ryan is to try a new sketch.
Miss Ryan will be remembered us the
first Peg In the perennial Peg o.
My Heart" to appear In New York.
II is said that the plan for the CO.
starring OF William Faversham and
Margaret Anglin in Shakespearean re-
yivals has been abandoned. Mr.. Fa-
versham will used 1.-THE Hawk" for
the rest Of the season.
AL Jolson has received an offer to
go to London.
Robert T. Haines is to appear In a
Polish drama called Through the
Ages"
Elsie Janis has denied the published
report that she Is to marry an Eng
lish actor.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-23
Gossip of the Stage

There is a movement in Boston TO
organize a grand opera company for
next season.
Amelia Summerville is to reappear
in vaudeville in sketch called 1.-THE
Social Swim"
The new musical comedy in which
Raymond Hitchcock is TO start next
fall. is called Betty"
Emanuel Reicher. the noted actor
manager. and his daughter. Hedwig
Relcher. are to open school Of acting
In New York.
Margaret Mayo is writing farce
which will be produced this spring.
Kitty Mackey has made big hit
in London with Molly Mcintyre in
the leading role.
THE Show Shop" is to be played in
London with Marie Lohr In the role of
the young actress.
Under Fire" will play an engage
ment Of two weeks In Philadelphia
to end the season there.
Henrietta Crosman. who has been
playing in James X. Hacketts revival
Of THE Merry Wives OF Windsor" is
to return to vaudeville.
Lima Abarbancll is to succeed Flea
nor Painter in the title role OF 1.-THE
Princess Pat" Miss Painter has re-
signed from the cast to take rest.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-23
Local Triangle House
To Show Fine Feature

a splendid comedy drama.
Fred Mace with comical Keystone
cast in IAN Oily Scandal" will pro-
vide the fun.
An all feature program of varied
merit is booked for Friday. THE
City Of Failing Light" will be the
principal offering with Herbert For
tier and Octania Handworth In the
leads. It is In four reels.
The seventh chapter OF "The Iron
Claw" serial called THE Hoodooed
Helper" will also be shown in Fri
days program.
Heart vitagraph News No. "a will
also be presented. Views OF United
States soldiers in pursuit Of Villa
will be seen.
A cartoon and a comedy picture
will complete the bill.
Gladys Hanson is announced as
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-23
Week to Start with "Hoodoo
Ann" Featuring Miss
Mae Marsh.

The management of the Bijou the
alter unfortunately did not receive its
schedule OF releases for the coming
week In time for the usual complete
mention in this issue OF the Sunday
Telegram. While but brief mention
IS here made of the features that
nave been booked. on that account,
patrons may feel assured that the
program for the week are up to the
nigh standard the Bijou mountains.
The Triangle feature for Monday
and Tuesday will be 'Hoodoo Ann"
with Mae Marsh in the leading part.
Would you vote to hang person on
circumstantlal evidence? There's
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-23
Morosco Gets
VlUian Martin

Vivian Martin. tho we'll known star
OF the screen and stage, has Just
signed to appear under the Oliver
Morosco Photoplay Company and
Pallas Pictures brands and will leave
New York for the Los Angeles studios
Of the Company on May 4. She will
begin work on her initial production
for the Paramount Program imme-
diately.
Since her motion picture debut in
THE Wishing Ring" about a year
and half ago. Miss Martin has gain
ed country wide popularity among pa
irons Of the photoplay, her hrst Aim
presentation scoring instantaneous
success wherever 1t was shown.
Among the other screen plays in
which she has since appeared with
great personal success ars THE But
terfiy on the Wheel" 1.-THE Little
Dutch Girl" "old Dutch" Arrival
of Perpetual" Little Miss Brown, /"
Little Madamolselle" and "ovcr
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the question in "Hoodoo Ann" A
woman said FIVE words and came
close to death when her husband
disappeared: The play is really the
tale Of modern Cinderella, and in
1t Miss Marsh gets q cnance to do
the things that have made her loved
by theatergoers all over the land.
Robert Heron is co-sarred with Miss
Marsh.
The added attraction Monday and
Tuesday will be Mack Swain and Pol
" Moran in by stork Delivery" a
Keystone comedy.
Wednesday and Thursday D. w.
Griffith will present Douglas Fair
banks and Dorothy West in 1.-THE
Habit of Happiness" Triangle Fine
Arts production in five acts. This is
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SERIAL film
CONTINUED from Page 4, Second Sec.
as funny Luke, will be shown also.
Story OF Moral UpIiit,

StOrs vi MOfAi tpihI
Friday, the dean of American &C.
tors, John Mason, and one of the
most beautiful of the Broadway stars,
Clara Whipple. will be co-starred in
"The Reapers." story of moral up
lift by one of the country's greatest
writer's. 1t is strong in action. rich in
scenic effects, and very realistic in
every way. A cast of striking ability
has been chosen to uphold the eff
forts OF the stars. and with their
cleverness they assist to blend togeth-
er one Of the best productions ever
presented on any screen.
Saturday. the Broadway Features
Company will offer the beautiful emo
tlonal actress, Nine. Adler in the stel-
lar role OF 1.-THE Sins of the Parents"
powerful drama with a big theme,
filled with exciting situations and
merciless climaxes. The drama is
powerfully presented and contains a
punch with every scene which teaches
a great moral lesson long to be re-
membered.
A special musical program will &C.
company each feature during the
week.