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Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-20
Farm House Burns.

YORK, Neb.. Jan. l9-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The house on the farm of Alex
Hall, east of York, was burned about
noon today with practically all its con-
tents. The origin of the fire is not
known. The loss was partly covered by
insurance.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-20
GORDON WAREHOUSE
C0MPAN YAPPEALS
tFrom a Staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, Jan. 19-(Special) -Grace
Simpson. who sued the Gordon. Fireproof
Warehouse company OF Omaha for SIC, 2S4
damages for injuries sustained by being
run down by a wagon of the company
and received a verdict of S1.5OO in the
Douglas county district court will have to
tight the case in supreme, court. the com
pany having filed an application of ap-
peal to the supreme court today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-20
Fire Destroys Large
Building at Chicago

CHICAGO. III, Jan. ta.-Fire which
early this morning destroyed the four
story brick building occupied by the
George Rasmussen company. Wholesale
grocers, did damage estimated at 500, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-20

Sale of Bric-a-Brac
Half price on a large number OF
beautiful gift articles, for exam
pie
$500 Lacquered Tin Waste Paper
Basket, slightly marred. .92.75
$3.50 Japanese Plum Blossoms, q
spray 's's.s'. ,...ss.. ZOO
soc Japanese Plum Blossoms, a
spray .......,.,.... 400
$40 French Crystal Desk Set $4,000
5000 One Pair Webb's Crystal
Candle Sticks ...,,.., $685.
$3.50 Six Rock Crystal Finger
Bowls, with tray. 1915
$500 Austrian Amphora Candle
$3.50 Real Bob emian Glass Vases,
lot qls1D
$3.50 Weller Ware Vase. 92.75
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

lection for the health of the com
munity this work will be. The ex.
perience of Bakerfield will probably
also furnish statistics as to methods,
expense and general results which
will be of great value to other com
munities.
Charity Versus Health Insurance.
The most common calamity which
pushes the working man from self
respect into dependency is illness.
High grade medical service is out of
his reach and idleness brings acute
suffering to his family. Health in
surance is being brought forward as
a possible remedy which will distrib-
ute more evenly the burden of illness.
In addition medical supervision and
other needed aid would be provided
without any suspicion of charity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

London, July 25-The Daily Graph
ic, commenting editorially on the re
port of the treatment of British prs
oners at Ruhelben camp in Germany
says:
ITO his many humanitarian ser
vices the American ambassador, Mr..
Gerard, has added another by re
markably outspoken letter descriptive
of the miseries of British civilian pris
oners in Ruhleben
"The letter makes painful reading
It's Importance lies in the fact of its
being the impartial report of repre-
sentative of a power still on friendly
terms with Germany. What its effect
may be on his own relations with the
German government, Mr.. Gerard
clearly cares little He Is more con
cerned for the sufferers at Ruhelben
than with placating the friendship of
the nation to which he Is accredited.
Perhaps his fearless attitude may in
fluence his government to take action
in this deplorable matter"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26
CHEYENNE'S TWENTIETH
FRONTIER DAYS FESTIVAL

Cheyenne. Wyo., July 26.-Chey
enne's twentieth frontier days cele
bration, famous as "the Mardi Gras
of the range country" and heralded
by Wyoming as the greatest of all
tournaments of wild west" sports,
opened today with hundreds of COW
boys and cowgirls from the various
western states entered for the con.
tests of skill and daring.
There will be four days of
broncho busting, relay racing. bull
dogging," steer roping and similar
contests without end: Indian war dan
ces and squaw races by full blood In
dians, plain and fancy" lariat dem
onstrations, and finally, the major
events-relay races for men and wom-
en-, and the champion bucking contest
Saddles, belts, hats, boots, and other
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26
NEGROES ESCAPE JAIL
Three Slide Down Rope; One Injured
and CAPTURED.

Sapulpa, Okla, July 25.-While at.
tempting to escape from the county
Jail at 10 o'clock last night, David
Harold, negro. fell to the ground
from near the top of the three-story
building, when the rope down which
he was sliding to freedom parted.
The fall rendered the negro uncon-
scious and he has been so since the
time he was found lying near the
base of the building. Two other
prisoners, Mary Mcintosh, a negress,
serving sentence for manslaughter.
and Dave McCorney, a negro, made
the descent to the ground ahead of
Harold, escaping, leaving the in
jured man lying where he had fal-
len. The rope used by the three is
used on a flag pole. Doctors are
unable to determine the extent of
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trophies have been posted as prizes
and there will also be big cash
awards.
Among the participants in the
events will be John B. Kendrick, gov
ernor of Wyoming, who was himself
cowboy at an early stage of his
career. Winners of the major events
will carry the title of worlds cham
pion. The best riders of other west
ern round-ups have been attracted
to the celebration and will struggle
with the worst horses to be found on
the ranges.
The city has arranged for the ac-
commodation of $4,000 visitors.
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edly cause depression and mental
trouble"
The report complains of inadequate
heating of prisoners quarters and the
lack of facilities for dry clothes of
the men, who often have to answer
the roll call in the heavy rains out
side. Many things, like soap, which
usually are given prisoners even in
jails, DR.. Taylor says, are not given
the prisoners at Ruhleben,
The report OF DR.. Taylor says that
the writer Is satisfied the camp Off
cials are aware of what can be done
to better the conditions of the prs-
oners but that they have not the au-
thority to make the needed improve
ments.
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DARK PICTURE
Of TREATMENT
Of PRISONERS
ATTACHE OF AMERICAN EMBAS-
SY REPORTS ON CONDITION OF
THE BRITISH PRISONERS IN
GERMAN CAMP.

London, July 25.-A dark picture of
the treatment Of British prisoners at
the Ruhleben camp in Germany.
where civilians are interned, is given
In report by DR.. AIonzo r. Taylor,
attache of the American embassy at
Berlin. The report reached Viscount
Grey, the British foreign secretary
from James w. Gerard, American am
bassador to Germany. through Walter
Hines Page, the ambassador to Great
Britain.
THE barracks at Ruhleben," says
DIR. Taylor "are overcrowded. The
imperial authorities after two years
OF war have certainly had ample time
TO provide for the accommodation of
prisoners. 1t is intoerable that peo-
pie of education should be herded six
together in horse stall and in some
lofts. The hunks touch one another;
the light for reading is bad and read. |
ing is necessary if these poor prison |
ers are to be detained during another |
winter. In the hay lofts above the |
stables, the conditions are even |
worse"
DIR. Taylor cites as an example
one loft, 10 meters by 13 In width
with the ceiling ten feet high in the
center and four and half feet high
at the sides, where sixty four men
live.
"The light from the window" SAYS
DIR. Taylor, ''is so faint that the pris-
oners' eyes will be seriously injured
If their sight is not permanently lost.
And the semi-darkness will undoubt- ,
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What to Do for Eczema

Greasy salves and ointments should not
be applied if good clear skin is wanted.
From any druggist for 25c or $100 for
extra large size, get bottle of zemo
When applied as directed, it effectively
removes eczema, quickly stops itching,
and heals skin troubles. also sores, burns,
wounds and chatting 1t penetrates,
rleanses and soothes Zemo is dependable
and inexpensive. Try it. as we believe
nothing you have ever used is as effective
and satisfying.
Zemo, Cleveland.
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II have used Chamberlain's Tablets
and must say they are the best | have
ever used for constipation and indi-
gestion. My wife also used them for
indigestion and they did her good"
writes Eugene S. Knight Whining
ton, N. G. Chamberlain Tablets are
mild and gentle in their action. Give
them trial. You are certain to be
pleased with the agreeable laxative
effect which they produce. Obtain
able everywhere.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26
Taking Big Chances.

1t Is great risk to travel without
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diar.hoea Remedy, as this
preparation cannot be obtained on the
trains or steamships. Attacks of
bowel complaint are often sudden and
very severe, and everyone should 60
prepared for them. Obtainable every
where.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26

year than ever before, chiefly because
of the unusual contributions, one for
$4,000 and one for $4,000.
1t was in 1911 when the first So
came with a letter saying the writer
had taken that amount from the gov.
ernment.
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WHY ENDURE SUMNER COLDS?

1t isn't necessary to have a stuffed
head, running nose. To cough your
head off as it were. All you need do
5 TO use DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey.
The soothing and healing balsams
open the clogged air passages and in
short time you get relief and start
on the road to recovery. Your nose
tops running. you cough less and you
know you are getting better. Get a
bottle, use as directed. Keep what
left as a cnuqh and cold inSuranoa
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the negro's injuries, but believe that
he has chance to live. Harold and
McCorney were imprisoned for trivial
offenses and were to be released with
in few days.
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SU MMER DRINKING
PRECAUTIONS.
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(By State Board of HEALTH.

- Summer is the time for automobile
trips, camping expeditions and other
outings. Such outings are invigora-
ting and health giving if certain pre-
% cautions are observed, especially in
- regard to drinking water. Automo-
d bilists and campers should carry with
them safe drinking water. Otherwise
thirst may tempt them to drink from
shallow wells or streams of doubtful
purity. A jug covered with moist
burlap will help greatly in keeping
water cool in hot dry weather. If
safe water is not available a supply
should be boiled in tne evening and
allowed to cool overnight. Each
member of the party should have his
of her own cup, or else individual
paper cups should be provided.
Two pure water" traditions, en-
tirely contrary to fact, are so wide
spread as to deserve repeated refuta
tion. One often hears the very dan
gerous statement that water swiftly |
flowing over stones purifies itself |
within marvelously short distance |
This tradition is just the opposite of |
truth, for the principal agents in the
self publication of streams are sun
light, sedimentation and the action
of certain minute living organisms.
These all rpnnirn time |
in quite waters THIS is why some
of the cold. rapid mountain streams
receiving pollution from careless
campers and small groups of habita-
tions are occasionally so dangerous.
The second popular fallacy about
the publication of water is that lem
on juice added to drinking water will
sterilize 1t and make It safe. Lemon
juice is not an antiseptic and has no
such affect. The only safe rule is
always use pure water in making
Also use pure water when
not making lemonade.
Mosquito Abatement Districts.
While Oklahoma as whole is
much freer from mosquitoes than
some other states, there are certain
sections in which they are not only an
nvidious nuisance, but a great men
ace to health. 1t is well established
hat not only yellow fever, but ma
aria are caused by the bite of
mosquito, the species of course being
lifferent. 1t is also well established
hat certain precautions will greatly
educe, If not entirely eliminate the
mosquito in a given district. These
precautions, however, to be effective
must be widespread. They cannot be
arried out to advantage by the indi-
idual. 1t is task which concerns
he health of community and which
he community must undertake if re
ults are to be obtained.
In Bakerfield, Cal, a thorough and
ystematic effort is under way to
i've the citizens complete protection
rom mosquitoes and malaria. A
losquito abatement district is to be ''
established and maintained as long III
$ may be necessary. The proposed ~
istrict includes an area six miles I'll
'ide and eight miles long. Under @
lie law flies, as well as mosquitoes, \"
re to be controlled in this district. III
1t is easy to see how great a pro
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-07-26
$54,e23 FOR CONSCIENCE FUND

ms amount RetuTned 70 Treasury
During Year Ended June 8.
Washington, July 25.-Contributions
to the treasury's conscience fund"
for the fiscal year ending June SO
amounted to $54.92315, making a to-
tai of $496.763.54 returned by persons
whose conscience were uneasy over
frauds against the government.
Figures compiled at the treasury
department today show the returns
were much larger during the rast
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08
THEY SIGH FOR CIDER

Since the states of WASHINGTON and
Oregon went dry" according to the
Round Up (MOntD Record, their ci;i-
Iens have developed frightful thirst
for hard cider. The Record says:
'Cidcr wanted, and wanted at once
and badly" is the cry that has come
from Washington and Oregon to local
railroads from their representatives
III those two states. A whole carload
IS needed at once and more later.
1t is claimed that since both states
vent dry the manufacture Of a "hard"
cider, consisting of the old-fashioned
cider that was placed on the Sunday
;ble III the good old days back on
ne farm, with something that gives q
sensation Of a kick" has gone ahead
by LEAPS and bounds and practically
every quart Of cider in the two states
mas been bought up for 'remodeline."
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08
WAR

| am the God of Battles. Born IN
that hour when Cain lifted his club, !
lave come down through all time.
breaking the silence Of the centuries
with the tread or armies and the clash
Of steel. | am the maker Of history.
Epochs tegin with the passing Of my
banners, and dynastcs end when my
trumpcts sound.
| am the builder OF tombs. the CHS
Ter Of mOnoliths, the sculptor Of lau-
relied bronze. 7Wy
| am the levclcr Of naughty and
imDcriOus empires. the debascr and
humiiator Of earths proud and nigh
ty. At my chariot wheels are drag
ged the great and powerful.
| know no fealty. | have cspoused
the banner Of the crescent moon and
have fought beneath the cross Of Con
stantino. My Viking ships nave sail
cd the seas for Thor and 1ssus and
Osiris. have dared the Alps with
Hannibal. Bartholomew was to me
a golden night, and the song Of the
lronsidcs was an anthem Of my in
SEPARATION.
| am the great Anththesis. ] am
the forger Of letters, but ] have brok-
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

The National League On Urban
Conditions among Negroes has
been very successful in listing stu
dents for summer work in the to-
bacco fields of Connecticut. The
demand for this work has been un-
usually large, but nevertheless
there IS need for more applicants
A large number of students have
beer listed from the states of Geor-
gla and South Carolina, and in or
der to accommodate them free
transportation has been arranged
from Savannah to New York.
Students coming from Savannah
will be given their fare one way,
which will make it necessary that
they pay their own way back home;
while those coming from Norfolk
will be given their round trip fare.
Every student must report at
Norfolk or Savannah not later tina n
three days after receipt of notice.
They will be instructed where and
to whom they are to report upon
their arrival at either of these cities.
Each student should be prepared
to pay for a nights lodging as we'll
as couple Of meals as these ex-
penses will not be betrayed by the
company while they are waiting to
be transported. They will not be
kept at either city for more than
three days if they respond at once
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

The Negro has an example and
good one at that politically in the
conduct of the Jew. He does not
wear his politics OH the lapel of his
coat, nor boast of what he is going
to do. The Negro does both. The
Jew refrains from organizing his
people into a separate political unit
to be drilled for certain party i.
The Negroes do. In this state tney
Jlmcrow themselves into a separate
party and do the same nationally,
and many use and abuse their Sc
cret societies by claiming they can
be landed.
Its plain on it's face that it's done
for the prospective dollar, and
therein lies the shame. Be a party
to none of it. Be men and draw
unto you American respect, instead
Of American odium.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08
All Citizens Interested.

Inc coming convention promises to
be the most largely attended in the
history Of the organization. Noted
speakers OF national reputation and
recognized authority have been Sc
cured anu the program promises to be
"l "pccia! interest, not only to liquor
dealers but 10 all citizens OF the
united States who are interested in
ms question. Many Of the allied
mes OF industry affected by prohibi-
ton, such as bottle manufacturers
carpenters, coopers, tobacco dealers.
harness manufacturers, hardware deal
ers, ice dealers, photographers, motor
truck manufacturers, painters, print
eTS, railroad, real estate, telephone.
wagon manufacturers, etc, will be rep
resented by men who are in a position
10 speak authoritatively on the diff
iereAt phases Of this question.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

to our call. The harvest season
begins the middle of July, and
from the 10th of July on, each stu
dent may expect his notice. 1t
will be necessary for each one to
bring his notice with him. Every
person must be identified.
For further information, apply
to the headquarters of the National
Urban League, 23O3 Seventh Ave
nue.. New York City, New York. -"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

Mr.. John Streets, Of keyser, w.
Va, has by hard study and work
made himself invaluable to that ex-
ccllent city. Those going to Keys er
and seeing the beautiful stone
masonry that decks it with more
glory than diamonds do men, would
not after seeing and talking with
Mr.. Streets, believe he did or could
do such beautiful work. The Sc
cret of the whole matter is, he fol-
lowed his calling any other effort
would have been failure. How
important then, that the tendency
Of every child's nature be figured
out and encourage and to strenu-
ously pursue it as has Mr. Streets,
OF whom we are proud.
Not satisfied with 4 comfortable
house he owned and lived in for years
he has built and furnished another
house that's fit for a king.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08
RESULTS OF PROHIBITION

The Cigar and Tobacco Journal. of
Milwaukee, says:
Out in Washington, where prohibi-
ton is on trial, the courts have held
that 1T is lawful for officers of the
Jaw to raid private house for the
purpose of ascertaining whether or
not the occupant has in stock more
Than two quarts Of spirituous or twelve
quarts Of malt liquors-this being the
maximum which the law permits.
what beautiful thing prohibition is.
to be sure. Think Of it, We who are
inclined in that direction
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

An article in the PHILADELPHIA
Tribune. of June "a, respecting the
deceased and the present Principal
Of Tuskegee Institute. regarding
them and their attitude toward
manhood rights, is highly illumi-
mating and is directly in line with
the ideas expressed by The Crisis
The Saint Paul Appeal, Richmond
Planet, Cleveland Gazette, Boston
Guardian, Detroit Leader, Savan-
nah Tribune, Rochester Chronicle,
and many other race loyal publica-
tons for years past. While some
what belated, the clear exposition
of the TuSkegee idea as expressed
by the present editor of the Tri-
bune is nevertheless very timely,
lnvigoratirg and calculated to have
a wholesome effect. What Negroes
want, is to labor INCREASINGLY until
every right is theirs which is DOS
sessed by all other American citi-
ZenS.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08
er til. shackles OF ten million slaves.

er the shackles OF ten million slaves.
a-L Oppression $ ghastly weapon,
nIt am the last tribunal where serf
and King must plead their cause be-
lore an equal bar | am the instru-
lE"nt of Caste. but the thunder of
Revolution il tne signal for my aven-
&;Hg hosts.
! am The Scourge. | change the
-o!dcn wheat fields into ramplel
straw. ! scar the landScaDe with red
'FeA"!ca'. wherein are thrown the
wrecks Of men scorched and torn
with flame and shell. Where | have
ja5s@l are hreless FORCES and the
'9ldcr spins across the mouths of
IrnaceS. In my wake the plowshare
dsj5 besides the burrows; shepherd
IS hooks go Straying through the
lis, and the lowing herds jangle inn
)anent bells beside the pasture bars;
nc swinging AK is heard no more at
avn, and women's voices call in
am for husbandmen al noon.
have rcaped the battleGclds with
,'An. until its stencil has called the
onIor from the crags. | have filed
ne world with orphans, and have
&runG an Atlantic's tears from the
yes Of White-faced women | have
eft fair-visaged boys staring with
classy eyes into the MONDAY sun.
have left young fathers with wide
lung arms lifaless in the gathering
dusk. have left grim warriors
atark and cold beneath the silent
stars.
am in league with Woe. and Death
am W2r, and-war is hell.-Ex.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

The Grand Lodge of Masons met
recently in Parkersburg and had a
very pleasant time. J. w. Robin
son was elected Grand Master and
Mr.. Goodwin Deputy Grand Mas
ter, Alex. Redman Grand Senior
Warden and Prof Curtis Grand
Junior Warden, Mr.. Trent Grand
Treasurer and S. w. Hughes Grand
Secretary
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

Rev. Samuel M. Beane, the pop
ular, energetic and progressive di-
vine who pastored Mount Zion M i.
f.. Church, this city for eight years,
was in the city for a day or two
last week. He looked the picture
of health and everybody was glad
to see him. He reports his work
in Roanoke, where he is now loca-
ted, as progressing nicely.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08

We see no reason III the world
why the City Council, when grant
ing J Frank Briscoe a license to
run his restaurant another year,
should admonisl him to conduct
his place properly. He has done
that, would do it without sugges-
lions from anyone, and keeps an es-
adjustment that is a credit to the
town of Martinsburg. The best
white people in this community are
agreed that Briscoe's restaurant is
a first class one in every particular,
and that the proprietor is very
progressive young colored man.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1916-07-08
With the proper support from the

With the proper support from the
Negroes everywhere, newspapers
published by colored men will
prove source of untold benefit to
them, and would serve them as no
other medium can or does. But
Rip Van Wrinkle like, Our people
seem SO slow to wake up and real
ize what q wonderful lever they
have, and are either too unapprec-
1ative Of, or too slothful to Use.