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The Twin City star., 1916-08-05
CHILDRENs' HOME DESTROYED
Institution For crippIes In PhiIadel-
phia Sustains Great Loss.


phia Sustains Great Loss.
The absence of twenty nine girl in
mates Of the st. Michael and All An
gels Home For Crippled Colored Chill
dren at 613-15 North Forty-third street,
Philadelphia, probably saved them
from terrible fate when the build.
ing was destroyed by fire which oc-
CURED recently. The children are at
Sea Isle City, and had they been at
the home here when the fire was dis
covered it is believed that many would
have lost their lives.
The Rev. j. De Costa HARDWOOD
pastor Of the church that bears the
name of the institution. believes that
the blaze was the work Of robbers
The fire marshal, however. is Of the
opinion that the fire was started by a
bolt of lightning.
The home Is supported by voluntary
offerings, and although there was some
insurance on the building. it is not
enough to erect another Managers
Of the home are considering how they
may appeal to the public for financial
aid with which to erect another. The
summer home at the shore Is without
heat and could not be used for the
children In the winter.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-05

Mrs. Alice WileySeay, founder of the
Empire State Federation of Women's
Clubs. Through the splendid manage
ment Of Mrs. Lottie Henderson. chair
man Of the committee on printing, that
expense was met.
"The Temperance Symposium" con-
Quoted by Mrs. Sylvia Harris, superin-
done. The consensus of opinion from
all who attended is that the conven-
ton was the finest in the history of
the federation. The next meeting will
be held at New Rochelle, N. Y. The
following are the officers for the ensu-
ing year: President, Mrs. M. G. Law
ton, reelected; vice president, Mrs.
Charlotte Bell, reelected; financial
secretary, Mrs. Addie Jackson, re-
elected; corresponding secretary, Miss
Elizabeth A. Mickens, re-elected; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Tillie Harden:
treasurer, Mrs. ]. w. Freeman.
The Empire State Federation of
Women's Clubs voted as it's object
the Empire Friendly Shelter, located
at 116 West One Hundred and Thirty
third street, Manhattan. By. unani-
nous consent the sum Of $25 was con-
tributed toward the Booker T. Wash
ington monumental fund and $40 to
Mrs. NJ. ]. Stuart, who was q charter
member Of the federation, was first
chairman Of the civil department, was
1ator itS Orpa nizar ond thon Sooroto rv
Mrs. Stuart's health is impaired to
the extent that she is on the verge of
a physical collapse. The delegates
elected by the state federation to the
national are Mrs. A. w. Hunter, Mrs
M. B. Gregory, Miss Elizabeth Mick
ems and Mrs. M. G. Lawton. Mrs
Lawton is also the president of the
Empire Friendly Shelter in New
York.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-05
TENTH CAVALRY HOLDS ITS
SEMI-CENTENNIAL ON
MEXICAN SOIL.
Troopers Stage Pageant Depicting
Regiment.
Fifty Year History of Negro

Fifty Year History OF Negro
Headquarters American Punitive
Expedition in Mexico Ju1v 80. by mo-
tortruck to Columbus. NJ M. Aug
3.-Mimic battles and rescues under
fire featured the pageant with which
the Tenth United States cavalry
Yesterday celebrated the fiftieth an
niversary of its formation. This fight
ing unit. commissioned at what is
now Fort Sill. Okla. July %. 1866,
during most of its life has seen serv-
ice west of the Mississippi but in ad-
dition has distinguished itself at
Santiago. Cuba, in the Philippines
and most recently in Mexico, notably
at Carriza1.
Introducing different episodes
which depicted the history of the
regiment. a non-commissioned officer
clad in heraldic traNpings, recited
stanzas of blank verse. composed by
Major Charles Young of the Tenth,
West Point graduate. who has
reached the highest rank ever at
tanned by a Negro. These gave a
synopsis of the scenes presented
The opening stanza for "The Rocky
Rool Call" follows:
"Come we and behold how from be-
ginnings small and troubles num-
berless,
Full fifty years ago was born this
military child; from cabin home and
plantation soil
From sons Of s1aves-men whose
faces are black"
At the close of the celebration, the
cali to colors was sounded and regi-
mental spirit reached a climax in a
great burst of cheering. ending with
the singing of "Glory, Glory, Halle
.1ujah."
The Twin City star., 1916-08-05

Three-fourths of this money has been
spent In foreign fields. The Lott Carey
mission house in Liberia, West Africa,
has been built at a cost of $1,000. The
Rev. DR.. G. 8. Brown of Winston
Salem, N. c., president Of the conven-
ton, paid visit to Haiti recently to
look over the field there. He was
accompanied by the Rev. A. M. Moore
Of Durham, N. G.
At the recent meeting Of the ex-
ecutive board Of the convention held
at Norfolk Drs. Brown and Moore
made report Of THAR visit and urged
that the convention undertake mis-
sionary and educational work in Haiti.
It was decided to begin a campaign
for the raising Of 5000 to tablish
the work as soon as possible.
The wOman's auxiliary will also
meet here the same week. J. d. Ran
dOlph Of Richmond. Va. is president,
and Mrs. Anna l. McGuinn Of 1913
Division street. this city. Is the CORE
spending secretary.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-05
AMBITION OF L. c. White.
How Hampton Institute Has Eneour-
AGED North Carolina Boy.


aged a North Carolina Boy.
Lorenzo G. White of Salem,
N. c., one Of Hampton institutes grad
uate bricklayers and for the past year
president and general secretary of the
school Young Mems Christian associa-
ton. has had experiences which have
furnished him with abundant opportu-
mites for observation.
At eight years of age his mother
hired him out during the farming sea-
month. which was increased until at
the end of six years his wages were
SO per month.
After leaving the farm White at
various times worked in brick plant.
rs day laborer on a street car line
and for four years in tobacco fac
tory. Then White went to Hampton
institute. He has worked two sum-
mers away us bricklayer among Ne
gro mechanics.
He has had the opportunity Of OBJ
serving his race under varied condi-
tions and says he is particularly i'm
pressed with the alleged average Ne
gro's failure to work regularly and sys,
tematically. to spend wisely and to lay
by for rainy day. His ambition is to
use his Hampton training to help his
people become more efficient workers,
to spend their money more judiciously
and to have more confidence in them
selves and their fellow men,"
The Twin City star., 1916-08-05
FIELD WORK FOR HAMPTON.
Value Of Associated Effort Emphasized
In Secretary FrisseIPs Report.


In Secretary FrisseIPs Report.
In his report on the value Of asso-
ciated effort in behalf Of the Hampton
(Va.) institute. recently made. Sydney
Dodd Frissell, field secretary Of the
school and executive secretary Of the
National Hampton association. advo-
Gated the organization Of several new
associations. "The older organizations
Of Hampton" says Mr.. Frissell, "are
doing thorough work, but there is room
for more associations, because the field
is large and there are many who would
be glad of the opportunity to work in
Hampton's interest"
Mr.. Frissell suggested that new as
sociations be formed in Richmond, Va,
Pittsburgh, New London and Hartford,
Conn, and at Syracuse, N. Y. Hamp-
ton graduates or former students are
to be found throughout the country.
They are among the successful leaders
in business and the various profess
si0ns.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-05

companies. machine gun. supply and
headquarters companies. there seems
to be every prospect that it will be
complete at minimum peace strength
by Aug. 1 and at war strength in a
month.
As has been said. this is the first
regiment Of colored men to receive a
New York designation. but 50 long
ago as the civil war three regiments Of
black troops were raised in New York.
The governor refused to recognize
them as New York regiments, how
ever. and they were mustered in as
units Of the United States colored
troops, their quota Of men. however.
being allotted to New York in all esti-
mates Of troops furnished for the war
BY the several states.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-05

Of the National Negro Business league,
1872 Broad street, Jacksonville. Ala
bama delegates are asked to communi.
cate with q. T. Attwell, president Of
the Alabama State Negro Business
league, Tuskegee institute; west Ten.
nessee delegates with T. 81. Hayes.
member Of the executive committee,
247 West Poplar street, Memphis: east
and central Tennessee delegates with
Hon. j. G. Napier, chairman Of the
executive committee, Napier court
Nashville. and G. w. Franklin, life
member, National Negro Business
league, 810 Chestnut street, Chattanoo
ga: Mississippi delegates with Charles
Banks, first vice president Of the ma
tional organization.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-05
Raising Funds to Run Down Lynchers

Raising Funds to Run Down Lynehers
The National Association For the
Advancement Of Colored People, he'll
two big meetings on Thursday. Aug
one in New York city and the other in
Brooklyn. The meetings were hell in
the interest Of the anti-lynching fund
Of $4,000 which the association has
undertaken to raise for the purpose Of
bringing to trial the leaders of the
lynching mob responsible for the re-
cent murder horror at Waco. Tex.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-05
Business Men Show Their Race Pride

Business Men Show Their Race Pride.
Encouraging news is reported from
many sections of the country on the
work Of the local business leagues con-
nected with the National Negro Busi-
ness league. Much enthusiasm is be-
ing manifested over the coming ses-
sion of the National league. to be held
at Kansas City, Mo-. from Aug. 16 to
IS, inclusive. This shows to a great
degree the pride the race has in this
great organization founded by the late
DR.. Booker T. Washington.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-05

Owing to the increased cost of pub
lication, we will NOT accept any
ads, unless paid in advance. Agents
will please act accordingly.
The Twin City star., 1916-08-05
LOTT CAREY CONVENTION.
Baptist Foreign Mission Body Con.
venes In Baltimore Aug. 27.

venes In Baltimore Aug. 27.
Baltimore.-The forthcoming twenti-
eth annual meeting Of the Lott Carey
Baptist foreign mission convention,
which will be held at Sharon Baptist
church, in this city, the week begin
ming Aug. 27, promises to be a notable
one. The Rev. DR.. w. NJ. Alexander
Of 1925 David Hill avenue, correspond
ing secretary of the convention, will
be the entertaining pastor.
The convention has raised about
$4,000 for the fiscal year, totaling in
all about $4,000 during its history.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Three Divorces Granted.

A divorce was granted yesterday
afternoon to the plaintiff in the case
of Miriam Caldwell VS.. Samuel NJ
Caldwell ard plaintiff was given the
custody of the two minor children and
also $3.50 per month for their sup
port. Plaintiff in the case Of Minnie
stone VS.. Fred Stone was also grant.
ca a divorce and third was granted
Anne Clark separating her from her
husband, Ray Clark, and giving her
the care and custody of the minor
children and $50 a <onth for their
support
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Grant County Road Plan.

At meeting of the Grant county
good roads association held at John
Day Saturday evening, resolutions
We're adopted favoring a special elec,
, tion In the near future to decide
/ whether the county shall bond itself
for the purpose of constructing the
proposed John Day highway The as
sociation went on record as unani.
mously favoring the bond issue
About six miles of the proposed state
highway through the John Day val
ley passes through the Whitman ma
tional forest. With the exception of
this short strip the survey will be
completed within very short time,
and it was the opinion of Judge Hag-
ney that the forest service would
complete the survey through the for
est If proper application were made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
snnnorting normal Nfeasure.

Many western oregon newspapers
are giving strong support to the bill
for a normal school at Pendleton. The
Waldport Watchman. Of Waldport
Lincoln county, recently devoted a
column to the subject. The story was
in part an interview from Fred Lock
ley in which he said: During the
past three months I have been in al
most every county in the state and l
have found the voters generally very
much in favor Of establishing a Nor
nal school in eastern Oregon. The
annual cost of maintalnence is only
one 25th of mill or cents on a
thousand dollars Of taxable property
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Lawyer Had Adventures.

Attorney Lloyd E. Candy of Spo-
kane is impressed with the fact the
roads in the west end of this county
and in Morrow could be improved in
spots. Mr. Candy has some land in
Morrow county and was showing the
same to a prospective purchaser, the
trip being made by auto. On several
occasions they encountered roads
they could scarcely travel and one
night the party slept in a deserted
cabin. On the run into Pendleton last
night the car lights refused to work
thus adding to the discontinue.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
DIR smith Makes Deal.

A 100000 real estate deal has just
been closed between DR.. c. j. Smith
and the Payette Valley Land & Or
chard company wherein the Glenn
apartments at Glenn and Hawthorne
avenues, Portland, pass from the pos
session of DR.. Smith.
The apartment house, valued at
about 100000, was traded by Dr.
Smith for asa acres Of orchard land
in the Payette valley Idaho. The
land is valued at about $4,000 DR..
Smith said some cash changed hands,
but the amount is not stated.
The land obtained by DR.. Smith is
in a large orchard tract, consisting In
all of 720 acres. About 266 acres
have been sold in small tracts.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04

man treatment in 1918 She alleged
in her complaint that defendant, who
is a farmer ON the reservation, is
worth $4,000. The property rights
were stipulated. BY the stipulation
plaintiff is to receive $500 alimony,
$4,000 OF which is to be in cash and
the balance in notes. and is to receive
$500 in ten annuaI installments for
the care of their two year old daugh-
ter, of which she is given the GUS
tody. She is allowed 5000 attorney
fees. Plaintiff was represented by
Raley 4 Raley and defendant by
Carter a. Smythe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Beware Counterfeit Bill.

Another counterfeit federal reserve
note has been discovered and bank.
ers and merchants are being warned
of its existence in considerable num-
bers. This one is for $40 on the fed
eral reserve bank of New York; check
letter "B," face plate No, 4, w. G..
McAdoo, secretary of the treasury,
John Burke, treasurer of the United
States; portrait of Jackson. The
lathe work is poor and it should be
readily detected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Quit National Body.

Through action taken by the Com
mercial Association last evening the
organization will discontinue its mem /.
bership in the United States Cham
Der of Commerce. The action was ta-
ken in order to avoid payment of an
nual dues for which it was felt there
is but little direct return. The asso-
citation affiliated with the national
chamber a year ago when a travelling
organizer was here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Played M the snow.

Baker tennis players, some of whom
participated in the eastern oregon
tournament here last July, have just
completed a tournament on their
home courts. During a portion of the
tournament it showed but the play
was continued nevertheless. The re-
suits of the contests were as follows:
In class c, Mrs Robert Wallbrunn
defeated Mrs. Louis Leyinger, SO, 6-2.
Mrs. Emil Meier won from Mrs. v
E. Moore. 60, only one set being
played. In class B, Mrs T G. Mont.
gomery bested Mrs. G. NJ. Ryder
ga. 6-3. In class A. Mrs. Harry Reifi
defeated Mrs. Harry Brooks, 81
SO.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Gas Engines Arrive

Two large seventy horse pow
er gas engines for use by the
class in gas engines have arrived and
will soon be set up ready for use by
that class, The class will probably
study the theory and parts Of the en-
gines until the machinery can be put
in place.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
-O..M. Wcnld place Marnlngs

The O-W. r. & N. has petitioned
the county court for permission to
put in about two dozen caution signs
at various crossings in the county,
and the petition will probably be act
ed upon at this term of court.
Among the points designated for such
signs are two crossings in Hermiston
two in Echo. one in stanfield, two in
Pendleton (Franklin street and East
Court, one at the Pat Kline crossing,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04

When the night police picked up
five drunks in one band last evening
they broke the record of many months
for the number Of arrests in one night
for this offence, All five men were
brought before Judge Fitz Gerald this
morning and paid their fines,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04

he had removed and left on West
Webb street, Chief of Police Gurdane
this morning recovered his property.
Whoever had taken 1t had left 1t on
the east end school grounds where II
was found by the janitor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Students to Serve Spread.

Arrangements were made today
Whereby the domestic science class of
the high school, under the direction
of Miss Alice Butler, will serve the
Commercial Club membership BAN
duet at the Eagles Woodmen hall on
the evening of Friday. October l3.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Cranes Protected.

Attention is called by Deputy Game
Warden Tonkin to the fact that sand
hill cranes are listed by the law as
game birds and are protected until
Sept, I, 1918. 1t is said local sports
men have been generally ignorant OF
the fact these cranes are protected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Making LONG Trip.

A Montana party composed of
Frank Wood of Lewiston. Mont. Roy
Raldorf, of Missoula, and Louis
Michand of Missoula, were here yes
terday enroute to Portland, They are
making the trip in a Ford and while
here were making inquiries as to the
condition of the roads to the west.
ward.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Drink in Public. Fined

Four young men We're arrested last
evening in the Crescent soft drink
room for drinking Intoxicating liquor
in public place and they were each
fined $40 this morning, fifth was
fined a like amount for being drunk.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
To Make Big Hunt.

A party consisting of Wesley Mat
lock, John Vaughan and Dean Shull
is preparing to leave Saturday on a
big hunting trip. They will go into
the Tzee country and will make an
extensive tour before returning. They
hope to bring home some deer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Mrs, La Fontainc secures Divorce.


Mrs. Mona La Fontaine last evening
filed a suit for divorce against her
husband, George A. La Fontaine, and
secured decree all within the same
hour The young people, both promi-
nent locally, were married in 1911
and plaintiff alleges her husband be-
gan upon a course of cruel and inhu-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04

1t is announced today by DR., NJ. 5,
Kern that the Hughes Alliance will
meet at o'clock this evening at the
headquarters in the Judd building for
the purpose of completing the orga-
nization
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04

Deputy Sheriff j. II. Estes and
George Stangier left last evening for
the south end of the county on a deer
hunt
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
Patlle Man Here.

b. L. Goehler representing the
Pathe Exchange, is here today on a
business trip in behalf of the ex-
change He has headquarters in
Portland.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04

There will be mee-lng of the Una
tilla County Good Roads Association
Saturday october 7th, at 2 p m, a
the Commercial club rooms. Al
members are requested to be presen
as there will be business Of import
ance (Signed.)
D. H. NELSON. Pres,
/ (Ady.) ]. 0. HALES, Sec
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04

one this side of Mission, four between
Mission and Thorn Hollow and one
at Meacham. -. 80. 49,, .,, ,....
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04

Chief Receivers Tire.
Through the published notice of his
loss of an auto tire and rim which
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04
.Marrlage I.lecnse issued.

sNArfiago License issued.
A marriage license was issued last
evening to Claule A, Hampton and
Lillian Gulliford, both of this city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04

and it is certainly worth that to have
our children taught by skillml and
experienced teachers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-10-04

(Adyl
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-04
FIRST MEETING
Of NEW SOLONS
M'KINNON NAMED MAYOR PRO
TEN AND COOK VICE CHAIR
MAN OF COUNCIL.
Council Minutes-Officiai.
Organization Meeting.

Brunswick, Ga, January 3, 1916.
Presentation. J. Hunter Hopkins,
mayor; Aldermen ]. Sidney Roberts,
NJ. b. McKinnon, A. f. Leybourne and
Claude Dart; Aldermen-elect Geo. H.
Cook, G. G Smith and b. F. Jones.
-Alderman-elect Abrams.
The oath of office was administered
| by II. +. du Bignon, clerk of Glynn
superior court to Aldermen-elect Geo.
II. Cook, G. G. Smith and B. f Jones.
Mayor Hopkins, after brief address,
declared council organized and ready
for business, the first in order being
the election of a chairman Of council
and acting mayor. Aide al McKin-
non was placed in nomination and
there being no other nomination, Tic
clerk was directed to cast the ballot
of council for him and he was declared
elected. The next in order was the
election of chairman of council pro
TEN. Alderman Cook was placed in
nomination and there being no other
nominations, the clerk was directed to
cast the ballot of council for him and
If Alderman Dart the rules of council
tor the year 1915 were adopted as the
'ules of council for the year 1916.
On motion of Alderman McKinnon,
he mayor was requested to appoint a
pecial committee on officers and
alaries for the year 1916, and for said
committee to meet on Tuesday, Jan. 4,
1916, at 1880 pm. The mayor appoint
ID as the committee the entire coun-
ill.,
The following applications for IL
;ense to retail brewed beverages we're
read and on motion granted: p Ho-
ran. 1410 Grant street; Jas. olsen
1912 Bay street
The following resolution was adopt
ed: BY Alderman McKinnon-Be it
and it is hereby resolved by the mayor
and aldermen of the city of Brunswick
| in council assembled that the next reg
ular meeting of this body be held on
Wednesday. Jan. 5, 1916, at 1880 pm.
Standing Committees.
The mayor announced the appoint
ment OF the following standing com
mittees for the year, 1916, the first
named on each being the chairman
thereof:
Finance and auditing Roberts,
Smith, Cook; taxes and revenues
Leybourne, Dart, Abrams; railroads
and harbor-Cook, McKinnon, Smith !;
sanitation, public works and buildings,
cemeteries, parks and squares-Dart,
Leybourne, Jones; police-Smith,
Cook McKinnon; fire and building
permits McKinnon, Jones Roberts
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-01-04
scIATIcIA's PIERCING PAIN

To kill the nerve pains of sciaticia
you can always depend on Cloan's
Liniment. 1t penetrates to the seat
of pain and brings ease as soon as il
is applied A great comfort TOO with
Sloan's is that no rubbing is required
Sloan's Liniment is invaluable for
stopping muscular or nerve pain OF
any kind. Try it at once if you suffer
with rheumatism, lumbagO, sore
throat, pain in chest, sprains, bruises,
etc. 1t is excellent for neuralgia and
headache. Csc at all druggists.