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The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11

Chicago.-During the recent session
Of the Chicago conference of the Afr-
can Methodist Episcopal church held
in this city Miss Pauline James Lee
won the admiration OF the large audi
ences at the conference MS musician.
She was pronounced as one of the
best contralto soloists of the race. She
is one of the youngest singers to ap-
pear before II great asSemblage here
but her work takes the first rank.
Her early preparation for literary
work was begun in the public schools,
where her wonderful musical voice
was noted by her teachers.
After finishing the public school
course Miss Lee entered the American
Conservatory of Music. Kimball ball.
in this city. where she graduated from
piano. pipe organ and public school
music as contralto soloist, being
pupil Of Mime. AZalia Hackley. who Is
well known the country over. This
modest young woman has won her
way to the front step by step.
Miss Lee was assisted In furnishing
music for the recent conference by the
iuStlluLioIlHl tuuTtIl C1olT-MTS. l. "a.
Smythe. soprano; w. c. Buckner. bass.
and twenty weight other musicians. Her
debut as n public singer was made re-
Gently in Washington. where she APP
peared before IN audience OF 200.
The Washington Bee in speaking OF
her says. Her contralto voice is rich.
full and resonant and Is under excel
lent control. so that In the most difficult
artas she seems not to extend herself
to the limit OF her wonderful vocal
powers
Miss Lee represents the possibilities
Of the young women who will take the
time to prepare for their work. She
holds four diplomas from the Amcri-
can Conservatory Of Music, and she is
modest. refined and cultured. She is
educated to ana not away from her
people. She is a Christian young wo-
man, who is spending her talent for
religious upiift.
From Washington she appeared In 4
concert in New York at the Music
| School settlement. Some of the best
musicians of the race as well as other
races heard her and were loud In their
praises of her wonderful voice and the
ability to control 1t.
Miss Lee will devote her time to mu-
sic and In helping her people. especial
| ~ the young women. Her aim Is to in
spire the young girls to seek higher
| things in life. She believes that it Is
possible for our race to produce more
women like Jennie Lynn, Flora Bat
son. the Flyers sisters and many Others
| nf twin Gh<, 10 a
present active In the institutional
church here. Bishop Coppin ia loud IL
his praise of her good work.
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11
TAKING THE STING OUT.

Altho the Star was bulldozed, lied
on and about, and held up to public
scorn with the advice to stop the pa
per, by people who either owe the
Star now or never took the paper, YET
we continue to fight for the race. In
this fight we expected to get some
scratches and we expected to get
some from j. ]. Wick Roy, who tried
to put Nisbet over and who claims to
corral" Negroes votes thru colored
woman. We know of a big dinner
and the plans to denounce the Star
and all about that Fern hall meeting.
We know all that took place at the
dinner on Curtis ST. We desire to
show our pity for Wick Roy's misguid-
ed Negroes, and we will not censure
them severely, for we forgive them.
as they did not understand" that
they were being used as this mans
political tools. We started to reply
with hot shot" but what's the use:
Let the public pity them as the Star
forgiyes them.
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11
PEOPLE WIN BIG VICTORY.
Mayor lockwood of Cambridge, Mass
Bars Birth of Nation"

The interest which our people are
taking in matters of public moment
in regard to their rights as citizens is
becoming more and more intensified.
They are using to good advantage
the right of protest against wrong and
petition for relief granted by the fed
eral constitution. Results are being
obtained along many lines where in
justice, like wolf, walks in sleeps
clothing to strike down the innocent
without warning.
Once more by the united efforts OF
our people the photo play known as
1.-The Birth Of a Nation" has been re-
fused permission to perform. A news
dispatch from J. Thomas Harrison.
editor Of the Cambridge (Mass.) Adj
vocate and national committeeman
for Massachusetts,, representing the
National Negro Press association, to
N. B. Dodson Oct 26 stated that the
colored people Of Cambridge, minis
tiers and business men, led by L. s.
Harten, appeared before Mayor Rock
wood at the city hall and protested
against the play above named being
permitted to show in one Of the thea
tiers in Cambridge and that, after
hearing the objections to the play, the
mayor refused to let the promoters
stage the play in Cambridge.
The people had become aroused as
to the danger and injustice of the
show to the colored people through
the editorials of Editor Harrison in
the Advocate. Thus again the power
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11

sown, and Long could not remain out
of school At the death Of his father
in 1889, leaving his mother and two
sisters, the support of which fell upon
his shoulders. it was a question wheth-
er he should stay home and support
them or return to Tuskegee and COM
plete his education.
He wisely chose the latter course.
and in December. 1891, he entered
Tuskegee. his old home and school,
Since he mad no funds and no one to
help him he set about to learn the
printers trade at Tuskegee which he
did in 1893. He had charge Of the
Tuskegee printing Office during the
summer months and was for several
years business manager of the Stu
dent. the paper published by the
school. Graduating from Tuskegec
with second honors In 1880. he was
Immediately called to Birmingham.
Ala. to take charge OF the Alabama
Publishing company that had been or
ganized b. the late DR.. w. Il. Petit
ford.
Mr.. Long was also the assistant
bookkeepcr al the Alabama Penny
Savings bank and private secretary to
DR.. Pettiford. 1t was while serving
In this capacity that the call came to
go to Christiansburg.
Accepting this position, he entered
upon bis duties in the fall OF 1897. He
was gratified to take up his new work
because there were several Tuskegee
graduates there. The principal OF
Christiansburg, the late Charles L.
Marshall, was a roommate, classmate
and lifelong friend, and Anna Lee
Patterson. who afterward became his
wife, were classmates, and there were
three other Tuskcgee graduates at this
school,
Because of his experience as book
keeper at the bank in Birmingham
Mr. Long was made treasurer Of the
school. which position he held unit
upon the death of Mr.. Marshall in
1906 he was elevated to the principal
ship. Mr.. Long says he regards al
work that he had done previously as q
preparation for his life work at Chris
tiansburg. Much Of what the school !,
today is the result of his own efforts
When he was made principal tht
schools property was valued at $40.
600, including land and buildings ant
equipment and an endowment OF 70.
800. Today the buildings and equip
ment alone nre worth $4,000 and thu
endowment is $GS.OOO.
Mr. Long Is prominent In educationa
circles He Is now and has been fOl
six years president Of the Virgins
State Teachers association. lie IS {
vice president Of the Negro OrKanjza
ton society. OF which Minor Motion Il
president. and II treasure" Of the Ma
tional Association Of Teachers In Col
ored Schools.
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11
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The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11
STAR PICKS WINNING TICKET

The Denver Stars ticket proved a
sure winner in the case of our county
and state officers, except in the cases
of the district county and juvenile
judges VIM. E. Foley owes his cleo
ton to Negroes. Mr.. Foley, kindly
put your finger on your majority and
compare the Negro vote. With it he
won; without, he would have lost. The
Star picked II winning officials out
of 80, including Wilson'S chances. The
state Democratic legislature owes Its
majority to Negroes, including all Re-
publicans elected except Harris, the
anti-tipping bill introducer. And had
not some OF the Nisbet-Carlson-Vic
Roy crowd advised to swallow Harris.
many unsuspecting Negroes would not
have voted for him. His wings are
clipped, we hope, however.
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11

Communications to receive attention must be newsy,
tects plainly written only upon side OF the paper
eurned unless stamps sent for postage
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11
NOTABLE CAREER
OF EDGAR A. LONG
Tuskegee Graduate Ranks High
as an Educator.
DISCIPLE OF WASHINGTON

Stops In the Life of Native Alabama
Boy Who Rose From Messenger In
Office of Tuskesee's Founder to Prin-
eipaIship of Large Normal and Indus
, trial School In Virginia.
Christiansburg, Va.-Professor Edgar
Allen Long, principal of the Christians
burg Normal and Industrial institute
in this town, is native of Tuskegee
Ala. His father and mother were both
unlettered, though they had a passion
for the education of their children.
Young Long first went to school In the
old church building ON lions hill on
which DR.. Booker T. Washington
founded the famous Tuskegeo insti-
tute. With the advent Of DR.. Wash
ington into Tuskegee the whole course
of Mr.. Longs life changed. In those
early Tuskegee days boys were taken
from the model school to work In the
office Of Mr.. Washington, and it was
as a messenger in this Office, coming
into daily contact with the great lead
err that fired young Longs ambition to
try for the heights by great men
reached and kept"
In 1887, two years after the first
class had graduated from Tuskegee.
Mr.. Long was carried with his fam
lily to Birmingham, the "Magic City
which sprang up in northern Alabama
following the opening up Of the coal
and ore mines But the seed had been
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11
Campaign For Y. W. c. A. Member

The Young Women's Christian asso-
citation in Indianapolis launched a
campaign on Sunday, Oct. 10. for the
purpose Of increasing the membership
to 500. Since the provisional branch
was organized in 1914, with the under
standing that the work would not be
put upon a permanent basis until the
membership reached 800. Miss Viola
Chaplin has the work well in hand and
expects to enroll more than the requir-
ed number Of new members before the
campaign IL over.
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11
CLEAR BAD SKIN FROM WITHIN

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the skin by taking DR.. Kings New
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tenn and brighten the eye. A full,
free, non-griping bowel movement In
the morning is the reward OF dose
~ mr. Kings New Life Pills the night
before. At your druggist, zbc.
The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11
FOR SALE.

A two-Iot property located 24oo block
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The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-11-11
MISS PAULINE JAMES LEE.

Graduate of the American Con-
servatory Of Music, Chicago.
Gifted Contralto Soloist and
Rising Young Musician Of Great
Promise.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
BUYS AEROPLANE TO
 FLY TO NORTH POLE
(By Review Leased Wire.)

NEW YORK. Nov. 27.-To soar ov- CT the North Pole in a hydrOplane is the ambition of Roald Amundsen. the Norwegian explorer. who discovered the South Pole. Captain Amundsen arrived here today from Copenhagen to purchase two hydroplanes for that purpose. Starting in the summer of 1918. he said he expects to be in the far north from two to five years. The main object of his flight. Captain Amundsen declared. would be to study the air currents around the pole.
 "The ship will follow the coast of Siberia until the ice breaks up and then drift toward the pole" said Cap tain Amundsen. The drift should take us to point somewhere between Spitsbergen and Greenland. after we have made an almost complete circle of the top of the globe. hope to be within 100 miles of the pole. or 15O at the furthest. when leave the ship. then will follow the dash by hydro plane"
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
ATTORNEYS HOME LIFE WAS IDEAL
 SAY 36 WITNESSES
By Review Leased Wire)

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Nov. 27.-The de fense today continued its attacks on the states attempt to weave a webb of circumstantial evidence about Prosecutor Oscar D. Mcdaniel. on tri- al on the charge of having murdered his wife. Mrs. Harriet Moss McDan- iel. Attorneys for the accused man devoted their principal efforts in an endeavor 10 show that Mcdaniel had been happy in his home life and that he had borne a reputation for hon esty, morality. and general good citi- zenship." Virtually all of the 36 wit nesses called during the day. testified that McDaniel and his wife never had quarreled.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28

severe defeat through the failure of an attack launched against the lines of the allies of the Central Powers. Aside from reports of the repulse of the Bulgarians by the Serbians and of continued progress for the Italians west of Monastir the Entente allied war offices record no important gains on the Macedonian front.
 In the Carnia sector of the Austro- Italian theatre and east of Gorizia the Austrians are vigorously smelling th' Italians. On the Russian front ther' has been considerable activity by botf Russians and Germans at various points.
 Comparatively calm still prevails all along the front in France, so far as infantry engagements are concerned.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
SUPREME COURT GETS
 ADAMSON CASE TRANSCRIPT

WASHINGTON, Nov 27-The trans cript in the case of the Missouri. Okla homa and Gulf Railroad chosen to test the constitutionality of the Adam son law, was received late today at the supreme court. The department of justice was asked for instructions as to whether the case should be set for immediate docket or temporarily withheld.
 The transcripts was sent direct to the clerk of the supreme court by registered mail by the clerk of the United States district court for west ern Missouri in which Federal Judge Hook, on November 22. decided the Adamson law was unconstitutional.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
Hammer Strokes of Teutons Carry Them Within
 45 Miles of Rumanian Capital AdUance Is SlUift

The entire line of the Alt River in Rumania. running north and south through the country from the Transyl- vanian Alps to the Danube. now is in the hands of the Teutonic allies. In all directions the invaders are con tinuing to make progress with Buchar- est their main objective. daily coming nearer.
 The southern and eastern drive in the Alt region brought the Teutonic forces across the Topolog River. while to the south between Rochi de Vede and Valeni their line has been drawn considerably nearer the Rumanian cap ital Alexandria, 45 miles southeast of Bucharest. has been taken by Field Marshal von Mackensen's troops.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
New York GoUernor Wants Commissioner
 On Cost of LiUing
(By Review Leased Wirel

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-A state commission to deal with the pres ent increased coast of living will be urged upon the legislature by Governor Whitman, he announced here tonight
 The situation calls for legisla- t7on and effective accomplish ment," the governor said. He added that it may take week or two to complete the plan.
 Governor Whitman said he be- lieved the head of the commission should be a man of unprecedented knowledge of the food situation.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
Legalistas Claim ToBeMarchingOn
 City of Mexico
(By Review Leased Wire)

DOUGLAS. Nov 27.-Francisco Will las forces have captured Chihuahua and now hold that city as well as Par ral, according to the statement of a Mexican here who claimed to be af- filliated with the legalistas, and to have received a message to that ef- feet, today.
 The same man claimed that OriZa- ba, a town between Vera Cruz and Mexico City. has been captured by legalistas and communication destroy ed between the seaport and national capital by burning large railroad bridge and cutting the wires. He said this news had been suppressed by Carranza ceusors at Vera Cruz.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
GERMANY CURTAILS
 RAILWAY TRAFFIC
(By Review Leased Wire }

BERLIN. Nov. 27. (via London)-A general curtailment of railroad traffic due to the needs of the army in the matter of rolling stock for the trans portation of troops and a desire to save coal is scheduled for December 1. Train schedules are being revised to eliminate all trains that can be readily dispensed with. Sleeping and dining cars are being dropped from most of the trains.
 The same desire to save fuel will, it is reported. find expression in an earlier closing law, midnight being fixed. instead of l o'clock in the morn ing. at at present.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
Washington
 Villa Forces Are
 In ChihuahuaC City
(By Review Leased Wire,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-Offi- cial advices received here today say that on Saturday night the Villa forces attacking Chihuahua City had penetrated into the city and established a line of trench es. Prisoners at the penitentiary were liberated, the dispatches said, and the guards joined the Villa forces. News dispatches have later reported the repulse of the attackers but nothing official on that feature had reached here today.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
RoutedDefendersFl FleeSouthward Leauing Bandits In Control; Post
 Opposite El Pdso Awaits A ttack
< < x * < * x xx * * HUGHES TO JOIN OLD * LAW FIRM IN NEW YORK

* LAKE WOOD, N. J.. Nov. 27.- * Charles E. Hughes announced # here tonight that on January he # will resume the practice of law, * becoming a member of the New # York firm, Rounds. Schurman * and Dwight, 96 Broadway. His 4 son, Charles F.. Hughes, Jr.. also x will enter the firm, it is stated. In 1906 when MT. Hughes was * nominated for governor of New X York. he was a member of the , < same firm under the name of Hughes, Rounds and Schurman. * With MT Hughes again in the x firm its new name will be Hughes. < Rounds, Schurman and Dwight. , * Associated with MT. Hughes , x and his son will be Arthur ] 4 Rounds, George E. Schurman, , * Richard Dwight, Walter F. Car , * ter, Raymond M. Loves, Martin , J. Keegh, Jr., Augustus Richards + and Harvey l.. StOwell. x * < T: ,, * * Hs !; * ;s X < |,
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
Was Withdrawing Sunday.

CHIHUAHUA CITY, Nov. 26.-(Via Maria. Tex. Nov. 27)-Francisco Villa was withdrawing his forces from the city and going in a northwesterly direction today. Fighting took place in the northwestern part of the city where 200 Villa troops fortified them selves. By sundown they were com pletely surrounded and they are ex- pected to be annihiliated tomorrow.
 Forty Villa prisoners were taken in a cavalry charge yesterday. They said Villa was short of ammunition and without provisions, the men living on unsalted meat killed on the plains. General Murguia Is expected to reach here tomorrow night. General Trevino states to the Associated Press today the de facro troops completely dominated the situation.
 Continued on Page Five)
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
STEAMER AMERIQUE
 SENDS OUT S O S CALL

HALIFAX, Nov. 2S.-Several ''S O s" wireless messages from the steam CT Amerique were intercepted by the radio station on Sable Island early to- day. The messages were relayed to all liners within a radius of the sta- ton. The reason for the distress calls did not appear in the despatches. Available shipping records do not mention the steamer Amerique.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
Advance swiftly.

Considering the swiftness of the ad- vance of the Teutonic allies through Wallachia. comparatively few prison CTS have been taken, although semi official reports credit them with hay ing taken considerable supplies of needed stores. Near Orsova. 2S off, cers and 1900 men were made prison CTS while in the Alt region, near Tigveni, ten additional officers and 400 men fell into the hands of the Teutons.
 Big Setback for Allies.
 In a big battle extending over a front of about F miles northwest and northeast of Monastir between Trnova and Makovo. the entente allies. ac' cording to Berlin, have met with a
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
2: !; E < ss B B E E NO WITHDRAWAL YET < DECLARES FUNSTON.

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 27.-Gen- eral Funston does not intend talk ! 's ing any action looking to with , drawal of American troops from ! * Mexico until the return move !
 * ment is ordered by the war de- ! :; partment. He today denied a re- port that the matter of withdraw ! ing General Pershing's column at * such time as deemed necessary ! < had been placed in his hands. General Funston will await in * structions from Washington be- ! * fore sending additional state '. troops home from the border.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
Northeast England
 Raided By Airshibs
(By Review Leased Wire.)

LONDON, Nov. 2S.- Another raid by airships over the northeastern coast of England took place last night The official statement says:
 Hostile airships crossed the northeastern coast Monday night. Bombs, it is reported. have been dropped in several places in the north ern counties but no reports of casu- alties or damage have yet been re ceived."
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
AMERICAN BANKS WARNED
 AGA|NST WAR LOANS BY
 FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD
Pay More Attention Needs of Merchants and Farmers at Home and Keep Big Actual Reserve on Hand and in Re serve Branches Abroad May Be Uncertain and Hard to Collect Is Important Statement of Board.
(By Review Leased Wire.)

WASHINGTON 27-Amecan bankers warned by the o by of
 While specifically of refecting upon the investors to member banks the federal should be available absorbed for other purposes
 this that invest in foreign treasury bills of this character"
 off circles Of the most m creation Officials would not
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-28
FRENCH STEAMER GOES
 ASHORE NORTH OF MAINE

HALIFAX, N. S.. Nov. 2S.- Word that the French steamer Pro patria with passengers on board. was ashore near Flat Point. Cape Breton. was re- ceived here early today. The marine department has sent tugs to her as- sistance. It is believed that the steamer was bound for St. Pierre. Miquelon.