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The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

has received help and support that was
little dreamed of. The two races have
been brought together on the ground of
common needs of humanity. We have
given white people a chance which
they have long desired-a chance to
help the Negro without compromise or
embarrassment They have met us
more than half way.
Il am most anxious that we shall
continue to be sane and wise in what
we do and say, and not be swept off
our feet by those who feel that the
great problems of humanity can be
solved by abusing those with whom
we do not agree"
Reports from delegates, including
many women, showed clearly that hun
dreds of rural communities are waking
up to the possibility of making genuine
progress by having people work to-
gether for common economic and so.
cial interests. regardless of religious
or fraternal affiliations. Ideas gathered
at preceding meetings have been car
ried to distant rural districts, and have
been the means of emancipating thou
sands from the bonds of poor health,
inferior schools and unattractive
homes and churches.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

denominations in the amount of money
given. This church gave for the year
S412,303. The Congregational church
Through the American Missionary So
ciety) leads in the matter of perHia-
nent endowment for work among Ne
groes.
report says: "As typical church
organizations doing extensive work
among Negroes, the following are
given: The Congregational church
has 65 schools, 1907 students, and
permanent endowment of over $4,000
600. The Methodist Episcopal church
had % schools, with 6,5SS students,
and it has about $4,000 invested in
school plants. The American Baptist
home mission board has "a schools,
1851 students, and about $1,250,O00
invested in school plants. The Pres
byterian board of missions for freed
men has 136 schools (112 of them
given as elementary, 16,427 students,
and not quite S1,000,000 invested in
school plants"
Another report concerning denomi-
national education for Negroes closes
by saying: The secretaries of the
various church boards at their semi
annual meeting in Washington, d. c.,
February 2, laid definite plans for the
future in the following particulars:
AS far as possible there would be in
the future no duplication between pri-
vate and public schools; the various
Negro schools would be standardized;
and the denominations would act in
concert in preventing schools under
different denominational control from
occupying the same territory"
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

Because of late ruling of the coun-
ty court at Tulsa, Okla, in which the
owner of an oil lease is forced to turn
over to the lessee the royalty oil in
stead of its equivalent, Sarah Rector,
one of the very rich, if not the richest
Negro girl in Oklahoma and probably
In all the world, now is receiving in
royalties $4,000 more month than
formerly.
According to this ruling her guar
dian, ]. T. Porter, is permitted to sell
this royalty oil in the open market
at the highest price available. and has
entered into a contract with an oil
company to buy it at ten cents
premium a barrel, the market price
being so cents, the price at which she
was compelled to sell before this de-
cision was rendered.
This girl, who was born in poverty
| and ignorance, suddenly became very
wealthy when about ten years of age.
Like all other Negro children of freed
man parents living in the Creek na-
ton, she inherited the right to choose
or have chosen for her 160 acres of
Creek land.
Her land was leased to oil pros
pectors, and when developed became
exceedingly valuable.
1t is said the least now produces
100000 barrels a month, one-eighth of
which is her royalty. This amount,
at 90 cents barrel, brings her $4,000
a month.
AS several independent refineries
are in the market to buy oil at a
premium it is probable many other
guardians will take advantage of
Judge Campbell's ruling
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

The worlds principal jade mine is
in Burma, where the privilege of min
ing the stone has been in possession
of one Indian tribe for many genera,
tions.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

Extensive work has been begun to
prove definitely whether petroleum
can be found in South America.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

Europe has about three and one
half times the telegraph traffic, nearly
twice the first-class mail traffic. but
only two-ffths the telephone traffic
of the United States.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

Sediment carried to sea by the Anna
zon river can be detected 100 miles
from the coast.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

Eighty per cent of Cuba's shoes
come from the United States.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

Whenever all the colored people of a
community unite earnestly in asking
and working sanely and wisely for a
needed improvement, whether it is a
better schoolhouse, manual training
or cooking equipment, better teachers,
better sanitation, or anything else
worth while, they usually get it. Scores
of delegates at the recent third an
nual meeting of the Negro Organiza-
tion society, which was held in Peters
burg, Va, testified to this truth.
Maj. r. r. Motion. commandant at
Hampton institute and president of the
society. said, in part:
THE movement among colored peo-
pie for better schools, better homes,
better health, better farms, seems to
have made an irresistible appeal to all
the people of the state. Religious,
benevolent, secret, and educational or
CARNATIONS of every character have
Joined in this movement. Leading
white people, including the officials of
the Virginia boards of health, educa-
tion and of charities and correction,
have been most cordial in their sup
port.
"The statewide campaign for clean
premises, clean homes and clean lives
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

Honey and wax to the value of more
than six million dollars are produced
annually in the United States.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

Last year the new wealth produced
on American farms was officially
placed at about ten billion dollars.
This year it will be nearer eleven bill
lion dollars than ten billion dollars.
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

1t is estimated that the churches in
the United States spent on Negro edu-
cation during 1928 s2,000,0OO. The
Methodist Episcopal church leads the
The Colorado statesman., 1916-01-01

After three years of work gov
ernment committee has recommended
a uniform system of weights and
measures for all India.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
GERMANY MAKES.
HEROIC EFFORT.
Kaiser Strikes Hard on Land.
Sea and in the
Air
WAR GETS MORE ACTIVE
~ WILBUR 8. FORREST
u. -, staff corresoondent

U. p. STAFF Correspond dent
LONDON. April 5.--smssh.
Ing from land. sea and air
with unparalleled flereeness,
German forces today are evil
IDENTIFY endesvorins 10 offset
the Impression which the allied
war council In Paris may have
created In neutral and Teuton
minds.
Four Zeppelin raids against the
British Isles within aa many days,
torpedoings averaging four daily.
and the terrific hammerins nj Yer.
dun are evidences OF this supreme
effort.
The land. sea and air attacks
opened simultaneously with the
closing OF an allied ring OF steel
around the Central Powers.
Berlin papers emphasize tho fact
that the new Zeppelin raids mean
the beginning OF a moro active
warfare against England. which
was demanded by tho main reich.
stag committee.
,'tHt hfffuti'W fr'rntiy ufEtu
that Zeppelin attacks make every
night one OF terror for Londonerr
Successive waves OF men have
been hurled against verdun's de
lenses on both sides OF the Mouse.
At the first indication OF a Ger.
man weakening. the allies grand
assault may begin.
Yesterday. south OF Douaumont.
the Germans were not only rrpnia.
cd but driven back to their second
lines.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
5O-YEAR LIMIT
IS DISCUSSED
Councilmen Decide TO Make
Thoro Study of
Subject
MAY PROVIDE BERTHs

How 20 set an example for
private employers In maintain
Ing efficiency and at the same
time provide work In the
olty's service for men past 30
years Of age was o problem that
perpiesed the council Judiciary
and department efficiency com
mistes Tuesday afternoon.
Councilman Bottoms resolution
10 have the b0-year age limit rule
for civil service employment Of la
borern. clerks and health inspectors
eliminated was neither passed nor
rejected.
Instead, the committee focided ~
70 into tho problem and find out
what the municipalities OF Ger
many and England are doing along
that line.
Chairman Moore and Councilman
Erickson each urged "A worthwhile
study OF tho proposition. and adop'
ton OF som. policy that may he Ia
advance OF the general trend In
American cities
w INV " hf"t ~ JNtNts NF' ~
Ing efficient service as a labcrer.'
said Judge Moore ''he should be
equipped. gradually. for service that
can be performed with less phytic'
al erertion when he grows older.
MANY OF the men. n they would
avail themselves OF the nigh;
schools and university extension
courses. could learn 20 do some 9th
or form OF work.
Erickson broueh, out the idea
that the city should provide for
workers who were more than 30
years OF age. hut that they should
not have 20 do work that was phys.
icaiiy too hard for them.
Bolton insisted tina. physical
tent, and not an age limit. 10 the
proper check againT inefficient
service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
WANTS REGATTA
ON COUNTY FARM.
Commissioners Carrigan Pokes
Fun at Hamilton
Purchase
SUGGESTS CREW RACE

Lake Washington 10 30 austy
this year that County commls-
sloner carrluan said Wednes
day he would urge Coach Con-
lboar Of tho university rowing
crew 20 make usc Of the new
county farm. the Willows.
for Washlnaton's champion
seulls.
ats a sheer espanse OF
smooth water" said Cartiean,
"subJeet 10 none OF the winds
and squalls OF tho lake.
The farm IL also adapted for the
use OF clubs for yacht and motor
boat rcgattas. and ! am thinking oil
Suggesting using the main fielh ~
raceway during a summer aquatic
festival, TO be held under the aus
pices OF the county.
AS n farm. OF course" he added,
81 consider tho whole thing losing
proposition.
Carrignn voted against tho pur'
chas. OF The willows" but Com
missionern Hamilton and knudsen
outvolced him. and tho place was
taken a, G. u. Stimson'n proffered
price sita.To7.
atimson formerly used II ms a
private hunting preserve. Ills
hunting lodge and two canoes are
still there.
The Stimrou duck swampr. IN
years gone by. according to the old
timers. we're famed for their abun-
dance Of Wild fowl.
when. after the farm Was duly
bought. Deputy Sheriff Frank III
lott took squad OF lazy husbands
and other prisoners 10 Tho VII
lows" 10 put IN tho crops which
were 10 be used To feed III. county
dependents this summer, fall and
winter. they found tho farm was 4
i0o-acr~ lake.
Elliott contends the danger OF
annual spring floods will continue
until the county spends several
thousand dollars dredging the Sam
mamish river.
AS aeon M the Lake Washington
canal IL opened" declares Com
missioner Hamilton. there will be
no more flooding. There Ia water
there now. but II will noon dtssp
pear. Crops viii be raised on the
bottom land this year"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
Tonight Amateur Night
al Thalia Gale
Second and Union

Now for the big run. Thalia has
lined up a bunch of the most prom.
Using amateurs In the city for the
big show tonight. Don't fail 10 be
on deck. II you DO you will miss
one OF the greatest shows ever
shown In Cabaret.
When VIM. Conely gave out the
pass word you should have seen
them come. There will be long
ones. fat ones. tall ones. Some can
sing-some can't-but they will all
be entertaining.
Thalia patrons are happy-get
the Thalla Habit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
CHINESE MARRIED

Oriental custom was abandoned
and all tho tradition OF the West
adopted for the wedding OF ID. G..
Coon, son OF Chinese Consul Coon
Dip. 10 Lucy Sylvia Chin at the
First BaptistAhurch Tuesday night
Tho groom wore claw-hammer
suit. His bride stepped forth with
n flowing veil. and the organtst
pounded out the "Iohengrin" bridal
shorus.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
USE STEEL HELMETS

LONDON, Anftl b.--Ths English
troops on tho western front arc
coming to the steel helmet. as well
as the French.
Tho new headgear had its first
good trial in the recent fighting ut
the bluff" north OF tho Ypres-
Confines canal. II proved n great
success. In many cases the helmets
were hit and dented by pieces Of
shrapnci which did not even wound
tho men under them.
Tho English helmets vary some
what from tho French. They are
OF steel. painted gray, something
like inverted bowls In appearance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
MISS WnITTEM0RE
TO STAY TILL NAY

Miss Nargaret whi'tsmore.
chairman of tho Congressional Tn.
ion. which is organizing women
voters into nonpartissn move
ment IN the coming election. viii
remain in the state Of Washington
instead Of going 20 Oregon. as pre-
vionsiy planned. She viii stay here
until the national leaders come
hero IN May. Miss whittsmore
VIII visit In Tacoma. Spokane.
North Yakima, and other cities In
tho meantime.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
ISLANDER CASE LOST

SALEM. Ore. April b.--Mrs. Mar
celia Clark yesterday lost her Sian.
der sui, for $4,000 against Rev. A.
A. Morrison. OF Trinity Episcopal
church. OF Portland. on the ground
that her alleged illness and loss Of
friends over the minister's remarks
we're not sufficient grounds for the
suit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
TALKS rnEosoPHY

Last night. ~ the Arcade buiid-
inr. l.. w. Rogers. national lecturui
@. tie Theosophicai society. spok.
on "The Laws OF Destiny" and cx.
planned the operation OF tho law OF
cause and effect m II acts in tho
mental and moral realms.
II was Illogical. he said. 10 believe
that there can be- any cause with
out an effect. A cause generated
In one life might produce !ts effect
In the next incarnation. he said
Wednesday night Rogers win
speak on "Thcosophy and tho
Bible
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
GETS new COMMAND

BREMERTON. April b.--Teie-
graphic orders here announce the
transfer of Commander Charles
Tozer. now in command of tho ar.
mored cruiser South Dakota. TO the
position Of commander OF the Colo
RADIO IA soon as the South Dakota
arrives here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
BATTLE IN NORTH SEA

COPENHAGEN. April g.
osshino from the Battle. q
German squadron steamed into
the North sea and fought o
minor skirmlsh with British
torpedo boats OF the coast Of
Norway. reports from two
sources declared today.
A message from kuIIsn.
Sweden. said that following .
heavy eAnnorsde. . damaged
German destroyer was so~ed
past HeIsInofora
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
New Chinese
Grill Opens

The Shanghai Restaurant In now
open for business at 100 Second
Ave. south. This is one OF the
finest appointed Chinese Grills
east OF the Mississippi. No ex-
pense has been spared In the
equipment. and the general appear.
ance In very pleasing TO those who
appreciate real Chinese cooking. A
noon business mems luncheon liz
aeryed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
Ia toilette BEATEN

MILWAUKEE. April 5.-wiscon.
sin defeated Senator La Toilette In
the presidential preference pri-
mary. according % incomplete re-
turns today. The conservative re-
publicans appear to be IN control
Of tho national convention delcga.
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
ARMENIANS HELPED

Seattle did her bit to help af-
flicted Arrnenians Tuesday night by
attending the benefit concert ut
Plymouth Congregational church.
A large audience heard local
musical artists and listened to an
address by Mrs. Otis Floyd Lam
son on the suffering OF Armenia
chorus. ..---.-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05

Il IL uadssssood that the Sterling
Gum Company will have the right
10 uss the ! Point suggestions ssas
10 b. the Prise wiansss.
The contest 10 easy to snsss.
Just think out your wsy Of szpress-
ing the 7ih Point. Then write il
out ia six words OF Iess and send
u in % directed in the conditions
printed below. Even u you don's
win the first prize OF 81 coo. yos
stand . chance 10 win one Of the
I'M smaller primes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05

The prizes will be awarded by
the following committee OF I'VE
well-knovn men:
John A. slsicher. Editor OF Leslis's
Weekly.
Edgar Sissor, Editor Of the Coz
mopoli,sn Magazine.
Jno. NJ. siddsll. Editor OF The
American Magazine.
Frederick L. Collins. Editor Of
MeClure's Magazine.
Robert II. Davis, Editor Of Mum
sey's Magazine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
AMERICANS ABOARD

WASHINGTON. April s.--con.
flrmatlon OF tho report that four
Americans were on the British 8.
=, Berwiud sunk by a submarine
was received today by the s;aic
department from thu American
consul at Cork. All are reported
saved.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
EDWARD BUCK DEAD

Edward r. Buck. 751s First ave
W. n pioneer furniture dealer OF
Seattle. who once lived on tho cor
ner Of Second ave. and Cherry st.
where the Hogs building now
stands. died at his homo Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
STABBED FOR DEBT

As tho result OF the alleged non
payment OF so debt. Chin Ki
rong. SO. a lnundryman. IL In the
city hospital. suffering from severe
knife wounds about tho head. Chin
Chung. his cousin. II held IN the
city Jail ms the assallant.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05

WHEN yss sssd shdsbsvs iscss
- The msssrials that Sterling Gum
y nsde d, yeu will know ali shst
! y sseessry Tor you to know 10
sasssiag this esossss.
Ths 6sss priss win 70 TO the
- who's suggestion. based on the
absvs ssssy. moss impsessively pre-
ssass the natural purity OF Sterling
Csn-in the opinion ct the judges.
Ranembes that your suggested
0ua be in six words or less.
The nszs bess sugxessisn will via
shs secooA Prise snd - On down.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
CONTINUED
FROM PAGE /


Well. young man. 40 you're tho
new fish that I've heard about" he
began.
And then. without my asking, he
TOLD mo about himself. He had
hecn a banker IN small town in
Esstarn Washington.
His wife had been cashier In the
bank.
Because OF crooked deals en-.
sincered By men whom he believed
TO be his friends. the bank vas
wrecked and state officers pre-
pared 10 arrest his vito.
Il pleaded guilty 20 q charge OF
breaking my own bank" he said.
II would have pleaded guilty 20
murder. in order 10 keep my wife
out OF prison. am not guilty OF
any orime. Neither Ia my wife
But the laws are such that some.
one had TO be punished. ] am that
one"
wHs Now Teaching School
His wife IN teaching school.
lie has Toe, a fortune. and viii
ieav. prison with the stigma OF q
convict's record.
But I've been rich all my life.
and I'm going 10 win back that for
tune when I get out" he told me
And III DO II squarcjy. I'm going
TO show people that they can't
break my spirit. even II am an old
man. by sending me to the peni-
Tertiary"
Then he began giving me "a
theriy advice.
I have often thought since o.
the undovbted good that gray
haired banker-prlsoner must be
doing by giving advice TO the
new prisoners - they como In.
He Impressed me strictly 10
mind my own business, while In
prison, and to be chsry OF new
seausintsnees among the men.
"A man can be a convict and stfil
DO n man. he said. Don't forget
that"
Talks OF Prison Benefits
do you think II viii do n man
like me any good to be sent over
here?" I asked the banker.
"Yes-and no." no replied. slowly.
In your case I think IL will help
TO certain extent. because you
viii realize the memorable law OF
mankind that every man must pay
for his sins.
But. on tho other hand. you may
be injured by IT, You may become
soured on society. And when you
got out OF here. you may see only
the dark side OF things. and forget
In few minutes the lesson that
tho law has tried TO teach you In
years.
THE present administration is
advocating prison reform. and is
doing a great thing. But tho only
prison reform that ultimately will
do any good IL the establishment OF
trades schools for prisoners. by
which they may learn TO earn an
honest living"
Should Teach Men Trades
III man could leave this insti.
tuition, knowing that he had learned
an honest trade. and that his serv.
ices would be IN demand. he would
hold his head high and try his level
best to be good citizen.
"But a man living here today
Ia without q country. because
he 10 refused the right to vote,
without trade and without hon.
or, In tho eyes Of the common.
wealth. 10 II any wonder that
he comes back. sooner or lat
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
PETIT LEADS ALL

TACOMA. April 6.--Re;urns from
the primary election here practical
iy indicate that three OF the four
candidates for the two eouneilmanic
positions here win be Y. II. Petit.
Owen Woods and c. y. stocvcr. In
tho order named.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
HONOR BARD OF AVON

Nearly 200 people met Tuesday
afternoon in the Metropolitan thea
ter to consider plans for tho tercen-
tenary celebration OF the death OF
Shakespeare. Prof William Cor
such OF the university presided.
Hearty cooperation was promised
by the Chamber Of Commerce thru
Judge Thomas Burke and by minis
ters OF various Seattle churches.
The supreme court Wednesday
has affirmed the ruling OF Judge
Dykeman authorizing Bremerton TO
issue bonds for the purchase OF its
own water system.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05
Announcement
of Awards

The winners Of the first 30 prizes
will be announced in the July first
issue Of the Saturday Evening Post.
Please do not write to the judges.
They cannot correspond with in
dividusl contestants. Just make .
note now Of the date on which the
prize winners will be announced
In the Saturday Evening Post.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05

Conditions of the Contest

sseriing Gum Company EN-
Dloyess cannot enter this contest.
II two answers are entitled to
The same prize, the full amount Of
the prize will be paid to each.
All snswers must come in on .
postal card. On the back OF the
postal card write ssfAisg but your
2 Point suggestion (six words or
lsss) and your name and address.
Ths postal may be mailed IN "a
envelope II you choose.
Mail answers 10
Sterling Prise Judges
RESIN 3le, 405 lexington Ave.
New York City
You may send in ~ many sug-
gestions for Point 7 a. you choose.
Bsf ssfh sa4xssfiss mgsf BE- rvrif-
fss ~ . Penal eay< ~ dirsnsd
abeys.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05

To most people chewing
gum 10 . mystery. They may
know that different chewing
gums are made from different
Ingredients. But that Is about
I'll. Here are facts which we
believe you will be glad to
know about Sterling Gum:
Your Sterling Gum 10
made from the following
ma&esials:
The basis h the pure sap
q the tropical Sspota Tree
- natural gum.
This natural Ssposa Tree
~ b boiled. sweesened and
asvueed. The sweetening 10
simply pure cane sugar and
pvre corn syrup.
The aavosing b Of two
kinds-Peppermins lin red
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-05

wrsppers). Cinnamon lin
blue wrsppers).
There are some twenty
varieties OF the mint plant.
The Sterling Peppermint 10
. product Of the choicest.
smooshess- favored OF these
many mint varieties.
The spicy Cinnamon favor
10 extracted from the Csssia
bush which grows in the
tropics.
The sap Of the Ssposs
Tree. the cane sugar. the
corn syrup. the Peppermint
and Cinnamon Aavors all
come from the sap Of some
plant or tree. Nature herself
supplies these delicious ma
serials from which your
Sterling Gum is made.