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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06
MORE DOGS POISONED
In the
Editors Mail

would not be surprising IL a RIs-
sian house cleaning might bring
about peace in order to give Ger
many the chance to squelch the
revolution and permit capitalism
to get the hold on the governing
powers of Russia. 1t would not
even be surprising to see Ger
many's present enemies join hand
with her in such laudable en-
terprise.
For in spite Of the enormity
and ferocity of the world war 1t
Is after all only family quarrel
between the parasites of the diff
ferent nations, which automatic
ally, as matter of course, will
stop when the frightful POSSIBLE
ity Of working class supremacy in
the government of the world
looms up over the horizon.
And still. there is probably no
fear that Russia is about to intro
duce the cooperative common
wealth, the socialist republic. 1t
is hardly sufficiently developed
industrially to take such step.
That it may introduce govern
ment ownership of the greatest
Industries and of communications
is likely, that wages and working
conditions will be accorded the
employees which will make the
American worker feel like a
coolie in comparison is also like
ly, but the peasants have confis-
Gated the land, and it is not likely
that any government could live
long which did not enthusiastic
ally support said peasants in the
sanctity of said confiscation.
And so when the constituent
assembly meets it will probably
write a constitution for an up-to-
date political democracy, say
about 200 years more modern
than the American. The chances
for individual advancement under
so free conditions will, for a long
time to come, satisfy the most
energetic and ambitious and So
cialism will be shelved, until the
day when the opportunities have
been all gobbled up and energy
and ambition must find its outlet
in revolution again.
Russia will almost at once as
sumo the position of the freest,
richest and most powerful nation
in the world. The stream of
world emigration will flow over
the immense areas of farming
land of Siberia and transform the
wilderness into the home of hap
piness and liberty.
And since it will take some
time for enthusiastic idealists
who for more than generation
have fought a desperate struggle
for freedom, to develop into sor-
did money-grubbers, callous to
anything except their glittering
pebbles, it follows that during
that period Russia will furnish
the refuge for the worlds OPP
pressed, that America once was
but no longer is. The workers OF
the rest of the world, thus re-
lieved of the pressure of the un-
employed army which in every
country serves to depress working
class conditions, will be enabled
to more successfully cope with
their masters.
And so it comes to this, that
Russia's freedom and happiness
will spread over all the civilized
world and make life a little more
worth living everywhere.
FRANZ BOSTROM,
S13 Pacific Ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06
STILL CHANCE
TO REGISTER

If any Tacoman between the
ages of 81 and 81 was unable to
register Tuesday for good reasons,
he may still affix his name to a
registration card without fear of
arrest.
Controller Shoemaker register
ed several young men Wednesday
who reported to him at the city
hall and announced that they had
been utterly unable to reach the
registration places.
Tacoma police will begin at
once stopping young men on the
street and demanding that they
produce their registration certifi-
Gates or go to jail.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06
Tacoma Pastor
Dies Suddenly

Rev. Herman ]. Wegener, pas
tor OF the German Lutheran
church of Tacoma, 18th and
streets, died suddenly Wednesday
morning at his home, 1909 South
/ street. Besides his widow, he
leaves five small children. He
was 36 years Of age. Rev. Veg
ener came TO America in 1904
from Germany, and became pastor
of the Tacoma church in 1911.
Funeral in charge Of Cassidy q
Allen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06
ADOPT
GRAIN LAWS

The public service commissions
of Oregon and Washington will
hold a joint meeting at Tacoma
June 10 before prescribing rules
and regulations for the Standard
cation of grains and hay, accord
ing to an announcement made by
Frank ]. Miller, chairman of the
oregon commission, at Salem
Wednesday.
Because the grain bureaus in
oregon and Washington will OPP
crate under similar laws, the COM
missions of the two states have
agreed to adopt the same stand
ards, rules and regulations.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06
co. FERRY is
ON WAY HERE

At noon Wednesday the county
ferry Vancouver" was supposed
to have left the Columbia river on
its voyage to Tacoma. 1t is being
brought here by the tug Hunter.
The ferry will be used as !
county public ferry between Gig
Harbor, Vashon island and Old
Town.
1t has lain near the Columbia
river bar for a month awaiting
a tug. After tug reached there
yesterday, the U. 8. inspector re-
fused to allow 1t leave, because IL
did not have the right pilot. A
, bar pilot was Immediately hired.
and the voyage will begin today
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06
GERMANS
BASE IS
WRECKED
Omitted Press Leased Wire.-

lS"tcu ITeSS LcdScu WIFe.s
LONDON, June 6.-Vast dam
age was inflicted on the German
naval depot at Ostend by yester-
days bombardment by the Brit
ish cruiser and destroyer fleet
according to admiralty announce
ment today.
"A photo-reconnaissance Of Os-
tend" it declared. Shows as the
result of yesterdays lombard
ment that a majority of the work
shops in the dock yard were seri-
ously damaged or totally destroy
ed; the entrance gates to the dock
yards, the basin, the submarine
shelter and a destroyer under re-
pair badly damaged and several
vessels sunk"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06
JUNE Is LAST
DAY. TO BUY

June Is is the last day that
Liberty bonds can be sold in Ia
coma. Only IS per cent of the
bonds allotted to Tacoma have
been sold, SO the committee is
planning a strenuous campaign up
to the closing hour.
4. r. Elliott spoke before an
audience at Olympia yesterday
afternoon. Ralph Stacy spoke Mt
Puyallup.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06

AS the McVoys crossed the
street behind a street car, ASH
ford, who was driving a car with
man and girl companion, knock
ed the aged couple to the pave
ment. They died soon afterward.
Ashford claims the night was
so dark he was unable to see the
couple.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06
YOUNG DRIVER TRIED
FOR KILLING COUPLE

The trial of Verne Ashford, the
young autoist who ran over and
killed Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. McVoy
April IA. began Wednesday be-
fore a jury in Judge Cards court.
He is charged with manslaughter.
The accident happened on a
dark and rainy night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06
SALARY HEARING

Proposed increases in salaries
of city employees will be threshed
out by the city council Thursday
morning. A special council SEES
sion will be held, and efforts will
be made to adjust the increases SO
that all commissioners will b
satisfied.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06
ASK FREE LIGHT

l.. Y. Stayton, commandant of
Company A, Tacoma Home
Guards. petitioned the city coun-
eli Wednesday for free electric
light service at Glide rink, where
the company is learning the in
fantry drill regulations. The pc
iitfon was referred to Commits
sioner Cronen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06

Charles Crout, Richard Madsen
and other members of the union,
alleging that some union men at
tackled him with saps and black
jacks on the night of September
2 at 18th and Broadway.
He claims his nose and bones
of his face were broken, and that
he suffered permanent injuries az
the result of the attack.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06

If you aren't receiving
The Times at your home
Or office, call Main IL to
order it started.
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SMASH AIR FLEET.
Omitted Press Leased Wire.)

LONDON, June 6. - British
seaplanes took heavy toll Of the
German aeroplane squadron which
yesterday raided English coast
counties, according to an admir-
atty statement today.
Yesterday afternoon Is enemy
aircraft were sighted off Ostend,"
the statement said, proceeding
in a northwest direction.
1.-THE enemy planes were chased
to England and on their return
journey two enemy planes were
downed by one pilot. Later two
or three were completely destroy
ed and four others driven down
out of control, two being consid-
cred as destroyed"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-06

Lord French, commander-in-
chief of the home defense forces,
reported yesterday that two Ger
man planes had been downed,
before the enemy departed sea-
ward" presumably the admiral
tvs count is in addition to these.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

Justification by Faith-the Great
Slogan of Martin Luther" was the
theme of an address delivered last
Sunday afternoon by the Rev. w. e.
Mason, pastor of the City Park Baptist
church. at the mems meeting. 1t was
an address which not only held the
men spellbound, but thrilled their
hearts with joy.
The boys are training earnestly ev-
cry day in preparation for the foot
ball games that are planned for
Thanksgiving. Twenty-nine strong,
husky young fellows belong to the
squad, and Captain Wright feels that
his boys are bound to win. Harry
Barnett, the splendid coach, is busy
with new signals which he declares
are bound to help the boys to put
the thing over
Mr.. L. H. Lightner, of the Ameri-
can Woodmen and former recording
secretary of the Committee of Man
agement, has been appointed chair
man of the branch to succeed the late
DIR. De Frantz.
1t has been found necessary to post
pone the opening of the financial and
membership campaign until Monday,
November 18th. The captains have
now filled out their teams, and many
of the men have already begun a
hunt" for men. The force will be
made up of ten teams of men and two
of boys. The aim is to bring in 200
men and so boys by the close of the
campaign.
Next Sunday afternoon, the 18th,
Secretary Thomas ]. Bell will speak
at a public meeting to be held at the
ion Baptist church on my Trip to
Camp Funston with the Colored Sol
diers of Colorado" The meeting will
begin at $3.50 O'Clock and everybody
is requested to be present. Music by
the Y. M. G. A. band.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
cARSoN'S cRocKERY CO.

THE OLD RELIABLE FIRM is still
on the progressive scale, Mr.. Car
son being determined to continue Civ
ing satisfaction to his patrons who
will be pleased to know he has en-
larged the business providing more
space accommodation for the large
stock that has just arrived. Custom
ers have always a good word to say
for this firm as their prices are with
in reach of the ordinary pocketbook,
and the class and quality of their
stock compare with any and are su-
perior to many.
THE COLORADO STATESMAN
in adding it's quota of support further
recommends this firm for it's reliabil-
ity and courtesy to the public as well
as its moderate prices.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
NEGRO LAWYER is CHOSEN
NEW YORK ASSEMBLYMAN

New York, Nov. THE distinction
of being the first Negro assembly
man in this state falls to Edward A.
Johnson, lawyer, real estate broker
and former educator. He was elected
in the Nineteenth assembly district on
the Republican-Fusion ticket, defeat
ing n.s Tammany opponent by 1928
votes.
This was Mr.. Johnson's first politi-
cal race in New York, but in Raleigh,
N. c., his former home, he served
twice as alderman. He was born
there 81 years ago, attended public
school and was graduated from the
law department of Shaw university.
He was dean of the law school of
Shaw university for nine years.
The Colorado Statesman on behalf
of the Negro electors of Denver, Col
orado, offers congratulations to Mr..
Johnson and his staunch supporters
who have given clear evidence of
what concerted action can accomplish
for the race. Harlem is giving clear
cut proof of the exercise of the fran
chise and the best results to be
achieved by our people and the recog-
milton of a worthy and deserving men,
ber of our race and the unanimous
support given is another lesson for
guidance in our cause which can only
succeed by the strengthening of the
tie that binds.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
RESOLUTIONS.


Denver, Colo, Nov. 8, 1917.
Whereas, it has pleased the al
mighty God to call from labor to rest
our beloved, DIT. Pearl Mason,
Whereas, it is our lost it is heav-
ems gain, We the DIT of Pride of
Denver 521, extend our heartfelt SYM
pathy to the bereaved family and
commend you to our Heavenly Father
Who does all things well.
over the river they beckon to me,
Loved ones who crossed to the other
side;
The gleam of their snowy robes l
see,
But their voices are drowned by the
rushing tide.
There's one with ringlets of heav-
ems own blue,
She crossed in the twilight gray and
cold,
And the pale mist hid>her from NOR
tai view.
We saw not the angels that met her
there,
The gates of the city we could not
see.
My brother stands, waiting to well
come me.
We know she is safe on the farther
side,
Where all the ransomed angels be.
We recommend that copy of these
resolutions of coincidence be sent to
the family, and to be recorded in our
minutes, and one to be sent to the
press
Committee:
DIT, Sarah Threet, H. P.
DIT. Minnie Whitsell, ]. St
DIT. Cora Robinson, B. V.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
THE OWL OIL COMPANY.

FACT versus FICTION is the slo-
gan of the Owl Oil company whose
wells are producing oil right now and
whose leases are all perpetual or as
long as oil and gas can be found in
paying quantities.
o. w. Lovan, the president and gen
eral sales agent, 504 Colorado build
ing, in his offer of shares at three
cents to the public, specially requests
that the same be taken up before the
advance of the stock, as immediate
purchasers will not be delayed-the
order of "first come first served" be-
ing strictly enforced. Knowing this
president of the company as we do,
we are sure that investors in this
company have not the least to fear
as the truth of the advertisement on
another page of this issue proves the
standing and financial backing of this
organization.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
THE CALL! THE CRYll THE
RESPONSIBLE!

The Call:
Awake to your sense of duty
and foster race pride, race de-
velopment, race success by re-
membering the paper that gives
you all the news year in and
year out.
The Cry:
We need every dollar you owe
us, and the sending of bills do
not add to your expense, but in
creases our burden. Will you
come to our rescue by paying
some portion if you cannot pay
the whole at once?
The RESPONSE:
Mail to us, Box 116, Denver
postoffice, or call at our office,
1924 Curtis Street, Room 20,
between a. m. and 5 p. M, or
kindly receive our collector and
do the needful for which accept
our thanks.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

Mr.. H. A. Triggs has organized an
oil company, placing good oil stock
on the market which gives a poor
man a chance. His stock starts at 1
cent a share and the holdings of the
company are in Wyoming, Montana
and the celebrated Neosho County,
Kansas, 1,76O acres in all. 1t is very
promising looking company and the
Colorado Statesman takes pleasure in
recommending this stock. The office
of the Mascot Oil and Refining Co. is
214 Colorado Building, 18th and Cali
fornia Streets.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

With the increase of our Negro pop
ulation comes the increase of bust
ness and business men in our com
munity, and in our issue of this week
in our advertising columns is to be
seen the S. B. w. May Real Estate,
Loan and Insurance business, Room
80 Arapahoe Building, 1922 Arapahoe.
We hope a successful career for Mr..
May and that the public may soon be-
come quite acquainted with him is
our best wish.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

Attorney E. p. Blakemore received
a communication from the county at
torney of Great Bend, Kansas, in
forming him of his success in suit
against a restaurant proprietor of
that place, who refused him service
while on a business trip to that city
Gradually the dispensers of the law
are measuring up to the seriousness
of an impartial dispensation and
sooner or later we will be treated as
full-fledged citizens in the eyes of the
law.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
DOUBLE STANDARD OIL PRESI.
DENT SENDS GOOD NEWS.

Mr.. Markey, president of the Dou-
BILE Standard Oil and Gas Company
has gone to Oklahoma, accompanied
by one of the largest stock holders in
the company. News has come from
these officials that new leases are be-
ing acquired and the outlook is very
encouraging. Intending purchasers
of stock can receive definite informa-
ton at Room SOL Boston Building,
Seventeenth and Champa streets.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend our heartfelt
sisted during the illness and death OF
our devoted wife and daughter, Mrs
Pearl Mason. Also for the beautiful
floral offerings.
H. G. MASON, husband.
MRS. LAURA STEWART, mother.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Cowden re-
turned from Estes Park last Tuesday
after a seven months stay as en-
ployes of the Stanley Hotels Co. They
appear in the best of health and their
many friends are glad to see them.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
NOTICE..

There will be public meeting of
the Denver branch of the N. A. A.
C. p. at the Colored Women's Club
home, next Tuesday night for the an
nual election of officers. All men,
bers urged to be present and pre-
pared to pay yearly dues.
GEO. w. GROSS,
Pres.
MILDRED ALTERNATELY,
Sec'y.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest
Holman departed this life Nov. 1st, 10
a. m. Residence, 1859 30th Avenue.
Funeral services were held Nov. 3rd
from residence 2 p. m, Rev. d. e.
Oners officiating. Interment Fair
mount cemetery. Douglass Undertak-
ing Co. in charge.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

Mrs. Gus Travers and her brother,
Pryor Evans, left Monday for Kansas
City and from there will go to Taylor,
Texas, their former home to be at the
ill.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

Special to Colorado Statesman.
Nine. Florence Hodge Price, con-
tralto singer, appeared before large
audience at the A. NJ E. Zion auditor
ium, 1867 Geary street, San Francisco,
Cal
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

Don't forget our boys for Christ
mas cheer.
The Mason organization will enter
tain at Manitou hall Nov. 10Th. 10
per cent of the funds will go to get
Christmas cheer to be sent to the
boys at Camp Funston.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
CARDS OF THANKS.

Pride of Denver 521 wishes to
thank Boykins Tabernacle 464, and
Prince of Peace 566, st. James Temple
and also the G. H. P. of Colorado
Springs, DIT Wilhelmina Hall for their
loyalty and faithfulness in attending
the funeral services of dear DIT. Pearl
Mason last Sunday afternoon.
Yours in 1888,
DIT. SARAH THREET, H. P.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
NOTICE.

Oliver Royal House will meet No
vember IA, the second Wednesday in
every month, at Old Colony hall, by
request. All members must be pres
ent, important business.
MRS. l.. OLIVER, Queen,
MRS. r. MOORE, Secy.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

Elmer Smith who shot Bessie Ep-
person, seriously wounding her on
last Tuesday, died from the effects
of wounds self-inflicted, at the County
hospital ON Wednesday. The woman
is reported to have small chance of
recovery.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

Send a paper to the coIored Sammy.
It only costs five cents, or one dollar
for six months. Call up Colorado
Statesman" Main 7417. Just send us
the name and we will address and pay
mailing to any part of the world.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
uInlets in Ah Lands.

yiolets are natives to nearly ali
lands and thrive very generally every
where, the greater number in the
shade, but some in the sun.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
INC ...raens of Life.

Money and time are the heaviest bur
mortals are those who have more of
either than they know how to use.-Dr.
Johnson.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
IN MEM ORIAM.

In fond remembrance of my devoted
friend, Chas. l.. White, who died Nov.
3, 1916.
MORAL N. KEELAN.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
Some Power There.

"The sermon" says a good brother
who heard it. raised the roof, and the
singing shook the shingles to the
skies .''-Atlanta Constitution.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

For Rent-A modern large front
room, all modern conveniences for
one or two gentlemen. Apply 1920
Fox ST.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

and Broom brick cottage for rent.
Apply w. P. Gibson Realty Agency,
1908 Welton street. Main 5S31.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
Truman Russ who has been quite
ill with pneumonia is improving rap
idly.

Mr. and Mrs. John Wimms returned
home last Thursday night from very
pleasant visit with relatives and
friends in Fulton, Mo.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

Furnished room with bath; gentle
man only. 1869 Marion.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
This Is a S25 Suit Sale of Ren1drkdbL
Styles and Values

peau de cygne, hand embroidered.
Beautiful Broadcloth Suits, lined with
pussy willow taffetas. Attractive New
Bustle styles.
Handsome Velour Suits, so much in de
mand this fall
Suits of fine Poiret twills, gabardines
in fact, all the popular suiting fabrics cs-an
the popular colors. Many have Hudson seal
collars.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10

100 beautiful Suits, all new and fresh
from the makers choice $500.
"A fortunate special purchase brings them
to you at such low price.
Every Suit in the sale is a great bargain.
Every Suit is stylish new model.
You II say they are the best looking Suits
and the best values you've seen anywhere
this season.
Fine Velveteen Suits, lined with fine silk
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
4 Sale of
Women S Shoes
at $3.95 G. $4-95

Every woman who needs a good pair of street
shoes-a good pair of shoes for every day-will
be interested to know that she can get these re-
markable values at Joslin's
"A special purchase enables to offer you
these remarkable values in Black Kid Button
Boots and Patent Colt Button Boots with 71s-inch
cloth tops and 2inch leather heels, fashionable
long vamp styles, at, the pair, 1895.
And Black Kid Lace and Button Boots all
sizes and widths-shoes that could not be dupli-
Gated by the maker today for this low price.
These have S1a-inch tops and leather Louis hells.
At the special low price $4.e5.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-10
The Way Memo
Corsets Wear
is what recommends them
to thousands of women.

Memo durability does not vary. Any
Memo you buy Will prove an economy in
the way it wears and holds its shape.
Even in this light, flexible ca
Little Memo Corset you II find spo
all the famous Memo durability. =,
Exceptionally low prices .... A
1t is No PIG designed for slender figures. Has
modsh grdle top, with elastic inserts for ease
and comfort Skirt is long and flexible, with wide
unboned hipsections. OF excellent coutil, in pink
Sizes 10 to 2S $500.