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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-30
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IN CITY CONTEST
COOK i\D III \il\N DIS
plICH TORHEDOIlS VI
ONE MOTHER

! repeat said Commissioner Dun
ham, Friday, that certain dark in-
forests are frightened at me They
are yiciously fighting against my re.
election. because they know will
cali for a how down before any gas
franchises are renewed or gran;ea
next year The people are forced to
Pay too much for gas, and especially
fen the gas they do not use. The
lalement that legislation has cured
the minimum gas rate is not true.
7 he gas consumers are sun foi ed
to pay $ minimum whether they use
but p cents worth of gas a month
or not am standing for cheaper
gas honest franchises and a better
water supply They may beat me but
they can't corrupt me. believe the
lcople Of Guthrie want square deal
My record shows they can get it from
me"
On the other hand, Harold Cook
candidate for commissioner Of public
utilities against Durham, said. Dun
ham is making a big squawk about
gas franchises It Is done 10 side
step the real issues. There is moth
ing in all these gas stories am
standing on my own feet. Nobody
controls me, have lived in Guthrie
all my life. The people know me and
they know that my opponents stor-
les are not true Dunham merely
wants to cloud matters; he wants TO
muddy the water in order to get out
Of bad hole He has been COM
missioner for several years and has
not brought about any material re
FORMS
Friends of Cook say that Dunham
has put thrty-five negroes to work
burning brush on the river, and they
ak Why "Dunham knows he Is up
against IT, said a Cook lieutenant
He ha1 been tried and found want
ing He has done nothing as water
commissioner Are the meters
square? Are the water rates high
Are the leaks fixed? Is not the wat
er commissioner office conducted in
ar arbitrary manner? Sure. The
voters know It, Now he seeks to mol
Ely the colored brother by giving
him eleventh hour employment. But
n. 4
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-30
III \lItN AND COOK
J\B At EACH OTHER

Il N Dunham makes the charge
claiming that Harold Cook is not eli
gible to serve as city commissioner
since he has paid no taxes for 1916.
Cook charges Durham with ignor-
anee Of franchise conditions.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-30
B D | D BANDITS
HOLD Up AND ROB
T RISC0 TRAIN
ESCAPE WITH $3.50; TWEEN
IN-FOl RTH ROBBERY on
KIND IN ~ MONTHS
Associated Press.

Okmulgee, March 3O-Three un-
masked men, armed with revolvers,
early this morning held up and rob
bed the Frisco passenger station here
secured $3.50 and made their escape.
Three clerks and three passengers in
the station at the time of the robbery
we're not molested This is the sec
ond robbery of the Frisco station
within a few months
This is the twenty-iourth train and
station robbery that has been staged
in Oklahoma during the past two
years
During the same period nineteen
state banks have been robbed of an
aggregate amount of $l60,000. And
this in the face of the fact that the
state bankers association has au-
thorized rewards ranging from $500
tl $1,000, The state also pays re-
wards when the bandits are arrest
ed and convicted
During the two years period,
twelve bank robbers have been cap
,ured and nine killed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-30
TWENTY MILE GAIN ON A
GREAT FRONT Of 80 MILES
TEUTO\IC RETREAT BE
COMES PRECIPITtTE IN
FACE OF FIERCE on
SLAU GIT OF NE
IIl.LIHS ARMY


London, March 30-The capture by
the British Of the town Of Ruyal.
court, about eight miles east Of Ba
paume, and an advance Of 20 miles
on an e0-mle front is officially re.
ported The Germans, in retreating
abandoned munitions and guns. Three
hundred prisoners were taken. The
German retreat has ceased to be or.
derIy and in some instances is pre-
cipitate. The right wing of the Hin
dcnbere line was badly broken in the
battles Of March %.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-30
MOTHER BEATEN TO
DEATH BY son

Boston, March SO-Michael llanni-
gan, 36, beat his 76-year-old mother
to death with chair today at their
home in Roxbury. He rushed from
the house to a barroom, ordered a
drink and then told the bartender
what he had done. The bartender
summoned the police and lIanniean
was arrested.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-30

Instead of either of the declara-
tions mentioned, the opponents con-
tend the country ought to 60 no far.
ther than armed neutrality until such
authority has been openly resisted by
German boat commanders. This
limitation would take no account of
the recent, and what appeared to have
been a deliberate, assault upon the
rights of American vessels to sail
the seas unmolested, and some OF
the strongest administration support
ers contend it would be an acknowl-
edgement that the United States had
no policy worth supporting. The
administration expects opposition In
the senate, where three Of the will
ful men referred to in the presi-
dents arraignment Of the filibuster
az the close Of the last session, an
ncunced their intention to fight
war resolution without regard to the
showing to be made. These senators
will oppose a bill on armed neutrall-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-30
SPAIN IN LINE
FOR REVOLUTION



Washington March 30-A rev
olutionary movement which re
suited in the calling OF a general
strike was directly responsible
for the suspension yesterdy by
Spain Of constitutional guaran
tees, according to an official dis
patch received today by Ambas
eador Riano from Madrid.
The government, having arrest
ed the sianers Of the strike mani
iesto, is said now to be relying
upon the common sense Of the
workmen and the effectiveness
Of the measures taken to pre-
serve public order. The country
was quiet at the time the dispatch
was sent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-30
Presidents Course Not Known

No one in Washington is able to
make definite statement Of what
the president will tell congress or
the legislation he will ask.
Senators and representatives have
left the White House no wiser as to
the Administrations course in detail
than when they entered, as far as the
public knows, but there Is q we'll l-set-
tied conviction that congress Is to pc
acquainted with the full indictment at
Germany's threshold, and asked to
recognize it as a state Of war. Sec
recy at the White House is accepted
as an endeavor to meet the influ-
ences seeking to undermine the ad-
nnistration's policy In advance or
the time when the President is sup
posed to speak.
The pre- ident Is said to feel as
sured that his course, which Is to be
IN keeping with American rights and
American honor, will have the ready
The entire nation. Returning congresa
men have brought fresh word from
tie people in which they urge, with,
oat regard to politics, that the, gov-
ernment be supported ana ~ensw
approval of not only the west, but
their expression of confidence in the
lE..u.Lin..al IA IN
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-30

Associated Press -.
New Orleans, La, March S0-To-
night fair Saturday, generally fair
colder. -
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-30

Is il for rent? Try The Leader
Want Columns.
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Continued on Page Five }
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21
CAMPBELL CHAPEL NOTES.

Bishop H. B. Parks of Chicago, ILL.,,
presiding bishop of the Colorado
diocese and the 9Th Episcopal District
of the African NJ. E. Church deliv-
cred an able sermon to a large and
representative audience which
crowded every available space in
Campbell Chapel A. M. E. Church on
Sunday evening. Two young women
responded to invitation to join church
making total of four additions to the
mem bership that day.
Bishop and Mrs Parks were guests
at the parsonage Sunday afternoon,
and the pastor, officers, members and
friends were delighted with the visit
of the chief and his good wife as
well as the great sermon and helpful
advice which he made in closing re-
marks. Bishop Parks expressed him
self as being pleased with the pro-
gress made this year.
The fourth quarterly meeting for
this conference year will be held in
Campbell Chapel on Sunday Presid-
in Elder R. L. Pope, will be in charge,
preaching at IL a. m. and s p m. The
Rev. G. S. Sawyer of Scott's M. E.
Church will deliver the sermon at 3
p. m, when Holy Communion will
be served The pastors and their con-
gregations are invited to worship
with us
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21
BOULDER NOTES.

Prof. VIM. Dawley and Miss Leona
Green of Kansas City, and Rev. A. w.
Ward were entertained at dinner on
Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Glib
son.
Sunday, July 30, is the big rally day
at Allen Chapel. Rev. A. M. Ward
| will speak at the afternoon meeting,
and a special program by the sum
mer school visitors will be given at
the evening service Many Denver
ties plan to come up and spend the
day.
Mr.. Oscar Williams spent Sunday
with his family He has just returned
from California and Washington.
Mesdames Gibson and Evans were
hostesses at delightful socials during
the week.
A party of six came up with Prof.
George Morrison on Sunday.
Mrs Mary Reeves has opened a
splendid ice cream parlor.
A really enjoyable beefsteak fry
was held in Blue Bell canon last week
with Mesdames Smith, and Stevens
and Miss McVey in charge.
Miss Bertha Williams of the sum-
mer school is to spend the week end
with Miss Mae Jackson in Denver
and Golden.
, Rev. A. w. Ward spent Monday
and Tuesday in Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Royal Brown spent
Sunday in the city in the interest of
the Allen C. E. League work of the
state.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21
THE DENVER BRANCH OF THE
N. A. A. c. p.

This organization is preparing to
give unique summer fete and flower
carnival at the Negro Women's Club
Home Association, August 13, 1917.
AS the N A A. C. P. never does
things by halves, the public may be
sure this carnival will be huge sue
cess, having for it's object the raising
of Home Defense Fund to meet the
constantly increasing demands being
made upon the Denver local.
Among the many meritorious cases
to come before the body is the one of
Paul Massingale, young colored boy
arrested Sunday for stabbing state
militiaman following an alteration
\over a demand that the colored boy
give his seat to a white woman.
The N. A. A. C. P. propose to see
that young Massingale has proper de-
fense.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21
ert r. Jackson, Robert S. Abbott,
Benjamin H. Lucas, Archibald j.
Carey, Sheadrick B. Turner
Chicago Defender.
coLoRADo'S CoLORED BATTAL.
LION.
Headquarters isis weIton St., Denve

Headquarters 2515 Welton ST., Denver
Company A of Denver, in response
to order started military instructions
last Tuesday evening
Major Campbell and officers of the
Company Captain Elliston, First Lieu
tenant Lee and Second Lieutenant
Neal felt much encouragement over
the interest displayed by the men and
hope to prove within a comparatively
short time the valuable asset this bat
TALON will be to the state and ma
tional soldiers.
All information relative to recruit
ing, time and place for drilling, ETC.,
can be gotten at the above address.
Colorado Springs, with the determi-
nation to prove the loyalty of Negro
citizens to this country formed the nu-
cleus of company on Friday of last
week under the direction of Major
Thomas Campbell. The following were
elected officers: William H. Bess
(Grand Chancellor of the Knights OF
Pythias organization, Colorado), Cap
tain; Charles Banks (formerly of the
| Twenty-fourth u. S. Infantry First
Lieutenant, and A. S. Fisher, very
energetic, leading character among the
young men of that city, as Second
Lieutenant.
The company promises to be a real
competitor with Denver and Pueblo.
and throws out the hint that they will
compel attention by establishing a
record second to none.
Every man of military age among
our people should WAKE UP, being
fully alive to the situation, as there is
NO CHANGE TO SHIRK the reSpOn-
sibility of going to the defense of
home, country and flag, and the wis
dom of avoiding compulsory action on
the part of the government towards
us, as also to be branded as slack
ers" and under the influence of the
enemy, can be best demonstrated in our
enlisting NOW for active service with
the COLORED BATTALION, and
playing "Safty First" which is the
universal law accepted and endorsed
by every individual conscious of the
full meaning of SELF PRESERVA-
TION.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21
PEOPLES PRESBYTERIAN.

East Twenty-third Avenue and
Washington Street.
Presbyterian in charge: j. A. Thos.
HAZEL, S. T. B.
Sunday, July %. sermon topic; II
a. m, "The Eloquence of Flowers y
$50 p. m, Flower Service"
At both services tomorrow special
consideration will be given to flowers.
Elaborate preparation has been made
for this unique service. Mrs. Goldie
Hughes and her committee have decor
ated the auditorium most profusely
with flowers of all description,
natural and artificial. Mrs. j. Thomas
will present at the evening service
the real program of the day when the
forty-eight states of the Union will be
represented by flowers and the U. S.
A. by "Forget-Me-Not." The music
will be appropriate for this occasion.
In connection with the forenoon
services Elizabeth, daughter of DR..
and Mrs U. S. Grant of COLORADO
Springs, will receive the rite of Bap-
tism.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs Fred Smith and three
children of Rosedale, Kansas, spent
few days in the city and were dengnt-
fully entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Pet
tie of 2526 Curtis street. Sightseeing
trips, ETC., made up the program and
the visitors expressed themselves
highly pleased with Denver-its beau
tiful natural features and the hospital
ity of it's citizens.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

The house of Rev. ]. A. Thos. .-Ha-
zell, 712 Twenty-ninth street, occupied
by Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Greer of Topeka,
Kans., on the first floor, and Mrs.
Lily Hughes on the second floor,
caught fire last Saturday afternoon on
the roof. The fire department master
fully fought the flames and thus saved
the building. The entire roof will be
replaced. The second story will also
be renovated. Property was adequate
ly secured with insurance.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. George Preston, father
and mother of Mrs. William Hickman,
returned to their home in Chicago aft
er visiting with their daughter and
consoling her in the recent bereave-
ment over the death of her husband.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Mrs. Lottie Robinson and husband
of 740 Marion street made a trip to
Frankfort, Kentucky, after four years
residence in this city. Mr. Robinson,
who came out for his health and being
fully restored, returns to see former
friends and acquaintances as they in
tend to permanently reside in Denver.
They are very active workers in
church circles.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Mr.. Graves represents the Interna-
tional Tailoring Company of New York
and Chicago, accredited as being
among the great designers and makers
of mems clothes in the country, and
is one of their most successful repre-
sentatives. This affords an incentive
for our aspiring young men, and in
spite of the oppositions that we suffer
as whole, yet merit will be given rec
ognition and the positions won by the
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21
DANCING CONTEST.

The fact that Billy Knight is the
manager of the Great Dancing Contest
on Thursday night, July 26th, at Old
Colony hall, it is of satisfactory inter
est to the public that a splendid en-
joyment is assured them. What with
full orchestra and a good current of
ice-cool air from the recently-installed
electrical apparatus, large attend
ance will great the contestants of this
event, giving Mr.. Knight the support
he merits in his capacity as special
ist for public entertainments.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

, exercise of judicious thought and am
bition.
The usual royal entertainments that
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall are proverbially
famous for were extended to their
nephew, who enjoyed a continuous
round of pleasure from his arrival to
the time of his departure. He left with
much reluctance unceasing in his
praise for Denver and Denverites.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

James A. Haskins, husband of Mrs.
Rachel Haskins of Virgins, Colo,
died Wednesday, July 18th, at St.
Anthony's hospital after a brief ill
ness. Funeral services Saturday at
o'clock from Douglas Undertaking
Company parlors. Rev. A M. Ward
officiating. Interment at Riverside
Cemetery.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

DR.. C. ID. DeFrantz died Thursday
morning at 1920 at his residence,
2734 Welton street. He leaves wife,
two children and four brothers, be-
sides other relatives and host of
friends to mourn his loss. Funeral ar
rangements have not been completed.
Remains at Cammel Undertaking Par
lors.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21
"key" Not Spanish Word.

The word Key" as used in Key
West, the island and city of Florida, is
not, as supposed. entirely Spanish
word. Key is Spanish corruption of
an American Indian word meaning an
island, sandbank or rock in the
sea.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Several delegates left Monday to
attend the Grand Lodge session of the
U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s which con-
vened at Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Among the delegates from Denver
, were E. V. Cammel, Alvin Wright,
Mrs L. oliver and others.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Mr. Earl G. Graves of White Clouo,
Kansas, visited with his aunt and un-
Gle, Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Hall of
167 Columbine street, on his way to
Kansas from Casper, Wyoming.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

VIM. F. Lander returned home July
18th from Hawsville, KY, where he
was called to attend his mothers fu-
neral, who died suddenly, July 4th, of
heart disease.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

We are asking our subscrib-
ers not to take offense at the
bills we send them, as the debts
are of long standing and the
law compels us to file an accur-
ate statement of our income.
Your early settlement will be
greatly appreciated.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Anyone contemplating going to Kan
sas City, see Mrs. l.. Sanders of 1433
Elati street before purchasing your
ticket.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Bea-
son of 1407 Elati street,last Tuesday,
night, fine daughter. Mother and
daughter doing nicely.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Mrs. Albert Williams of 3061 Califor-
mia street is suffering from a nervous
breakdown since last Monday. We
wish her a speedy recovery.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

L. j. Lee met with a very painful
accident last Sunday by hurting his
foot.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Mrs. E. E. Cousens of Leadville,
Colo, is visiting with Mrs. William
Baker of 2549 Clarkson street for the
summer season.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.

The untimely death of our chair
man, DR.. C. D. De Frantz, coming so
unexpectedly upon us, has cast dark
pail over the Young Mems Christian
Association, has bowed the heart OF
every member and well-wisher in sor-
row and pain. DR.. De Frantz loved
the "Y" with all his heart and never
considered any sacrifice too great to
make for its welfare. Weather condi-
tions were never too bad for him to
attend any of it's meetings.; and II at
such a time only handful of men
were present, he was always one OF
them, many times buttonholing man
along the way and bringing him with
him. 1t is hard to say when he ever
missed a meeting of the committee OF
management, and his presence was al
ways an inspiration to all.
AS soon as Secretary Bell learned OF
the death of DIR. De Frantz he caused
the following notice to be sent out to
the entire membership of the Associa-
ton:
Dear Fellow Member: 1t is with
profound sorrow and deep regret that
| inform you of the death of our be-
loved Chairman, DR.. G. d. De Frantz
which occurred at his home, 2734 Wei
ton street, early this morning, July
18th, after an illness of about eight
weeks. His taking away is an irrepar'
able loss to our work, now so young
and so much in need of good, strong,
sympathetic leadership. Seldom has
young Y. NJ. C. A. work been called
upon to undergo such loss as the
one which our work suffers at this
time. God be with us at such an hour
as this, You will be notified in due
season concerning the arrangements
for his funeral. 1t is not too early to
say, however, that the Y. NJ c. A. will
hold memorial service of it's own for
DR.. De Frantz at the Y. M. c. A.
rooms on Sunday afternoon, the 29th
inst, at 4 o'clock. In our daily prayers
let us remember his widow and chill
dren.
THOMAS j. BELL, Secretary"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

FOR RENT-One house at 235s Ire
mont Place. 800 and 1922 Twenty
fourth street. Apply at 1924 Curtis
street room 25.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21
DIRECTORY.

oliver Royal House OF s. NJ. T.-Meets
End Monday of each month at 2540
Washington st.
Pride of Denver Tabernacle 521-Meets
End and 4th Tuesday of each month
at 2540 Washington st.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Miss Bessie Evans 5f Taylor, Texas,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gus Ira
vers.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-07-21

Fern Hall, 2711 WeIton, r. L. Ply
nix, Manager. Phone Main 1850.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-06-22

Regal dless of the financial re-
turns from such an Investment,
which are certain to be adequate
provided the enterprise is prop.
erly organized and managed, the
enterprise would be more than
justified as an investment the
good will of the most influential
town boosters in the world the
ravelIing statesmen of North
Carolina.
1t should be a community en-
terprise, supported by every bus
inessman in town, and it should
be begun without delay.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-06-22
NOTICE.

BY virture of deed Of tust maGe
by Gussie Love and j T. Love her
husband, to me as trustee, dated the
lst day Of February. 1913, and record
ed in the Office of the Register Of
Deeds Of Halifax county, Stnte Of
North Carolina. on the l1th day Of
February, 1915, in Book No Go2, a.
Page No. g. default having been made
in the payment Of the Indebtedness
thereby secured, and at the request Of
the holder Of the note eyideneiuE he
said Indebtedness, will. on Monday
July, End 1917, at the hour %. 1880
O'Clock. p. NJ. in front Of the Court
House in Halifax, North Carolina.
offer for sale at public auction 10 the
highest bidder for cash the following
property to.wit:
That piece or parcel of land lfirPana
being situate in Roanoke Rapid, own
ship, Halifax county, State of North
Carolina, containing ftytVo 81
acres, and being bounded ard more
particularly described rs follows:
Bounded on the North by the Pear on
lands; on the West By the and, Of !.
d, Shearin and Tom Brown; on The
South by the lands of }. D. Sheurin,
and on the East by the lands Of the
Mary Bowser estate. il being pat ei
the New Hope Pepper tract conveyed
to one Eddie Bowser by Lafayette
Powell and wife, and being that part of
said New Hope Pepper tract conveyed
by the said Eddie BoWscr to C. A.
Wyche and Il. II. Kicks 10y deed dated
the oath day of March. 1911, duly re-
corded in Book No. 25s, at Page 9. in
the Registers office for Halifax county
= Said c. A. Wyche and wife convey
ing their one-haf interest to said T.. II
Kicks by deed dated the 10Th day Of
June, 1911, duly recorded in the Regis
ter's office at Halifax, n. c. in Book
No. 25s. at Page No. 233
This. the 9th day of May, A. D.
1917
A. l.. CLARK. Trustee.
m 25--lj 5-l2-29.