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The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
PLAN AIR MAIL LINES
Uncle Sans Postal Authorities
to Use Airpianes.
Machines No Longer Useful for Mill
tary Purposes Will Be Utilized
by Postoffice Department.

Airplanes and motor trucks for army
use which become no longer useful for
military purposes, but which are not
disabled, will be utilized by Uncle
Sam in another way. 1t is planned
now to deliver mail with the cast-off
army machines.
This will not mean, postoffice de-
partment officials point out, that aerial
postmen will have to use unsafe ma
chimes or anything of the sort. The
demands for military flying are so strict
that airplanes of enormous size and
speed are now superseding all others
for work in war, and it is the dis
carded and slower types the postal
service desires to acquire.
If the plan is followed, instead of
the double tap on the door while you
are at breakfast, the whir of whirling
propeller blades and the rapid exhaust
of an engine far overhead will mean
that the postman is at the door-or
at the skylight.
OF course, it is not intended, GER
tainly at this time, to attempt house
toulouse deliveries in any such man
ner, except possibly in the thinly set
tied frontier settlements, such as in
parts of Alaska, or at points in the
West where neighbors live 15 or 20
miles apart. Mail deliveries from city
to city will be the main use of the
flying postman.
Rural delivery is expected to be i'm
proved very greatly by the working
out of the experiment. Motor trucks
used by the army are of speedy type,
comparatively, and can carry a great
deal of weight. More frequent deliv-
cries to farmers, ranchers and dwell
ers in the country would be assured
by the adoption of the plan.
The cost of operating the proposed
postal airplane fleet and the additional
motor trucks would be paid for from
the usual yearly appropriations for
finland transportation by star routes"
"Star routes" under the new plan,
may come to have an entirely new
meaning.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
PEERLESS Oil COMPANY.

Ready to stand the test as to the
stability of our company and give any
guarantee the public may reasonably
demand through their city representa-
tives," are the words of c. F. Kennedy
and his associate officers and direct
ors of the Peerless Oil Company
whose activity in the state of Wyom-
ing is known to all stockholders as
they are actually drilling-not intend
ing to drill Having insured the con-
fidence of the public the company
still offers its stock at cents per
share for the purpose of giving an op-
portunity to small investors to share
in the large profits which must re-
suit from the strict business princi-
pies engaged by the promoters.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

Government funds in the vaults of
the Federal Reserve bank of New York
city are protected not only by the
strongest of steel vaults but by the
most elaborate police system that can
be devised for such a purpose. The
great vaults, in which are the noun
tains of yellow gold and bills, are
guarded in such a way that it would
be almost impossible for anyone to
get to the money.
The staff of guards consists of about
500 men, who are drilled two or three
times a week and know exactly what
to do in case of any emergency. With
the ringing of an alarm bell, which can
be touched off from any one of great
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
EATON COLORADO NEWS.

Rev. j. T. Muse of Cheyenne, Wyo.,
establish the church work here which
had run down on account of not hav-
ing leader, in which he succeeded in
getting the work started, besides hav-
ing two conversions.
Rev. Muse was called to the pastor
ate of this church which is known as
the Bethel Baptist Mission. He or
ganized Sunday school Sunday af-
ternoon. The officers are Mrs. VIM.
Dabney, Supt.; Miss Edith Penn, secy.
Mrs. Annie Reed, treasurer; Deacon
W. M. Dabney, teacher of the advance
class. Others will be appointed by the
superintendent. Collection 80 cents.
Rev. Muse preached two wonderful
sermons both morning and evening.
Subject for the morning services,
Pray; for the evening services "The
Signs of the Second Coming of the
Lord
Mrs. j. T. Muse joined her husband
here Sunday. She is one of Cheyenne's 5
sweet singers.
Deacon w. M. Dabney and family
have moved in from their ranch to
spend the winter. Mr.. Dabney has
two horses. He is engaged in hauling
sugar beets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Harper and
daughter, Miss Edith, spent Saturday
in Denver shopping, returning home
Sunday morning.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. T. Muse were the
dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Jones Sunday. Mr.. Jones recently
purchased two fine mares, five and
six years old, weighing 147O pounds
each.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Buckney are the
proud parents of twelve-pound baby
girl.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING CO.
Funeral Notices.

Joseph Craig, aged 80, beloved son
of Mrs. Hattie Craig, Connersville,
Ind, departed this life Sunday, Oct.
21st.; cause, pulmonary hemorrhage.
Body was shipped Friday, Oct. 26th,
to Mother Craig, Connersville, Ind
Miss Julia Mansfield Watkins, age
16, beloved daughter of Mrs. Mary F.
Pryles, sister of Arthur Watkins, 729
29th St, and Mrs. Kenneth Anthony
3039 Welton ST., departed this life
Saturday, Dec. 9th, at 1850 a. M, at
Wilberforce University, Xenia, Ohio.
Funeral services to be held Sunday,
Nov. 4, p. m. from Campbell A. M e.
church, Rev. A. M. Ward officiating
Interment, Fairmount cemetery.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
WHITE LEAD OUTPUT LOWER
Consumption Checked by High Cost of
Everything Entering Into the
Cost of Painting.

Uncle Sans geological survey has
completed the statistics of white lead
production in 1916. The output of dry
white lead was 32,93S short tons worth
$4,714,343, as compared to 33,907 tons
worth $3,513, ,S56 in 1915. The produc-
ton of white lead, which was ground
in oil, was 96,041 tons worth $16,56O,-
1877, as against 122, 1914 tons, worth
15,S79,S35 in the previous year. The
total output of white lead thus show
ed loss of 27,122 tons or over II per
cent in quality, but gain of 81. $780,
7S9, or nearly 10 per cent in value. The
annual report of one of the largest
lead producers says:
'"The tonnage of white lead sold was
the lowest in many years, due in part
perhaps to the activity of competitors
but chiefly to the checking of con-
sumption by the high prices not only
of white lead, but of linseed oil and
everything entering into the cost of
painting, including wages"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
NEGRO WoMEN-ATTENTIoN.

Our soldiers have never let the old
flag fall. Will you? Your country
needs you, your men need you, the
National League for Woman's Service
needs you. Come to the Thrift House,
204 w. Colfax, next Thursday after
noon at o'clock and join the Nation
al League for Women's Service. We
want so women just like you to knit
or do work in surgical dressing. Don't
be a Stacker. We need you. Free
lessons. No fees.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
INVENT NEW GUN CARRIAGE
Two Officers of Uncle Sans Marines
Make a Contribution to Modern
War Equipment.

A new type Of machine gun car
riage, invented by two marine corps
officers, is used daily in the drills of
the sea soldiers at the training camp
at Quantica, Va. 1t is light enough
to be easily drawn over all obstacles
by two men, and is said to be the
most practicable of its kind in use.
The marines are proud of this inven-
ton, their first contribution to mod
ern war equipment.
Duplicates of all the latest ap-
paratus used behind the lines in
France is also part of the marine
equipment at the training camp. They
have every variety of trench, dugout,
wire ENHANCEMENT and gun emplace-
ment. Even the celebrated "camou-
flage" is here. Observers say that the
territory thereabouts is almost iden-
teal with that Of Flanders.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

CHILLY KNIGHT leads the van
guard of local entertainment pro-
moters"-the expression heard on ev-
erv hand when, as president of THE
SMART SET CLUB his Halloween
Masked Ball eclipsed anything he ever
promoted, both numerically and finan-
cially. Nearly four hundred frenzied,
ghostly-garbed, pumpkin-faced repre-
sentatives in variety of costumes
sl,ittered in the moonlight ihoot owl
dance while Mongan Jackson's cele-
brated orchestra played until the
maskers were unmasked. Prizes were
given for the best costume, etc. Re
freshments galore were given away
to the midnight owls and with reluct-
ance they departed in response to the
bugle horn from the villagers sound
ing "Home, Sweet Home!" Billy
Knight and Tom Gross, managers OF
the evening. were acclaimed Denver's
arch-nromoters in the entertainment
field. and the success they attain is
meritorious of the systematic, busi-
ness like and accommodating actions
towards their patrons. 1t can be well
said they cater to the people, and the
people demonstrate in turn their ap-
preciation by turning out en- masse to
Billy's fetes.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

Joshua Doniphan, the veteran litter
ateur of our city, left for Montana last
Wednesday for an indefinite stay with
his brother. Mr.. Doniphan attained
quite popularity in literary ana
church circles during his residence
here, and he will be remembered as
the ardent advocate for the installing
of books of Negro authors in the
homes of our people. We wish him
a pleasant stay with an abundance OF
success attending his efforts during
his sojourn in Montana.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
"Yankee Doodle" Old English Air.

"Yankee Doodle" which has now be-
come virtually a national air for Amer
leans, was originally sung in derision
by the British troops at the time OF
the Revolution. 1t was an old English
air, and its correct title was "Uankee
Doodle" which the troops altered to
yankee Doodle" 1t was not long
however, before the Americans declared
that they had made the Britishers
"dance to Yankee Doodle" and from
that time on the troops under George
Washington considered tie song theirs
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
seaweed Beds of White Sea.

Scientists never have been able K
estimate the extent of the seaweec
beds in the White sea. Why scientists
should wish to make this estimate is
something for which we cannot an.
swer, but these gentlemen have de-
voted many precious hours, even days,
in the attempt. AS the weed is cast
up by the storms, it is expected that
the industry will be stable and per-
manent one. Deep seaweed is the
most rich in iodine. Iodine also may
he made from Chile saltpeter as base.
but seaweed is the cheapest thing from
which it can be manufactured.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
Went to the Ant.

$50 to the ant, thou sluggard," said
the Wise Man. "Consider her ways
and be wisel" Once there was slug
gard, and when he read these ringing
words he determined to take the Ec'
clesiast's advice. So he went to the
ant and started in to consider hei
ways, says the Cleveland Plain Deal
er. But, unfortunately, he picked o
day in which the anteater was also
getting busy. And as the sluggaro
considered, the anteater ate ants, as
was his nature. In fact, he didn't
cease eating until the supply was ex'
hausted. Then the sluggard went
back home and resumed his ancient
occupation of slugging. Having CON
sidered the ways of the ant, he was
wise.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
ON SOLDIERS
LETTERS MUST BE CORRECT
Mail VIII Be Delayed and May Be Re-
turned to Writer Unless Certain
Forms Are Followed.

Correct forms for addressing mail to
soldiers of the National army, the Ma
tional Guard and the regular army as
indicated by the post office department
follow:
For the Regular Army:
Private John Smith,
Company A, 9th Infantry,
Camp Lee, Virginia
Per the National Guard:
Private John Smith,
Co. B, 151st Inf. (69th N. "
Camp Lee, Virginia
Eor the National Army:
Private John Smith,
Co. c, 31Oth Inf. IN. J)
Camp Lee, Virginia
Unless addressed to company and
regiment, mail will be delayed and
probably returned to writer as undeliv-
erable. The designations in parenthe-
ses following the regimental number
are used in the case of National Guard
and National army men to indicate the
state from which the organization Cor
the bulk of it) was drawn. Each let
ter and parcel should bear also the
name and address of the sender.
1t is highly important, the depart
ment points out, that these forms be
strictly followed. The cooperation of
the public in this regard will not only
aid the post office department to carry
through an extra big task efficiently,
but it will facilitate the prompt receipt
of mail by the soldiers.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
Uncle Sam Issues Service Book.

A national service handbook" de-
signed to point the way to opportuni-
ties for serving the nation during the
war, was issued by the committee on
public information. The volume con-
tains about $50 pages and includes an
exhaustive compilation of data about
the government, the army and navy,
and the many semi-offlcial and indie
pendent committees and organizations
which are helping to fight the war.
Persons of every occupation and trade
are advised where they can best ap-
ply their abilities and energies for the
public welfare.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES
OF CAMMEL & CO

CLARK-Mrs. Elizabeth Clark died
Oct 30th, at local hospital, aged
so years. Funeral services were held
from the Cammel & Co. funeral par
lors Nov. 1st, 1917.
MASON-Mrs. H. G. Mason died Oct.
3Oth, 1917, aged 32. Funeral serv-
ices at Shorter Chapel Nov. 4th at
at $780,. under the auspices of the
Daughters of the Tabernacle.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
Tzxioab Chinese Invention.

China, the land which antedatee
nearly every one of our modern lnven'
lions, also claims the invention OF the
taxicab some 600 years ago. The chi
nese used carriage with an attach'
ment that dropped pebble into re-
ceptacle for every mile it Travelled. In
this case, however, the Chinese claim
crnnot be admitted, for in the year l9Z
q Roman emperor had a carriage whch
not only measured the distance trav'
cled but also the hours spent on the
journey.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
Welcome Punishment.

Ruth was very fond of going to hei
grandmother's. One day after she had
been playing with her little baby sis.
ter little roughly and her mother had
reproved her for it, she said: "Why
don't you send me to grandma's' SO
won't hurt her?"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
Europe,s First Arteslan Well.

The first artesian well to be bored
in Europe of which data are available
is the tube well at Grenelle in France,
which was sunk by the French govern
ment between 1884 and 1S41 In the
hope of obtaining sufficient supply OF
water for Paris. The depth is 1,19S
feet, at which level prolific supply
of water was reached, giving an over
flow at the surface of GOO gallons
per minute.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

number of places throughout the bank,
every door in the building, including
the great vault door downstairs, is i'm
mediately closed. Entrance and exit is
barred to everybody. Clerks spring to
the racks of high powered guns which
are found in unexpected places while
other employees rush the records to
places of safekeeping in the great steel
vaults.
The federal reserve bank of New
York is only one of twelve institutions
of the same kind in various cities
throughout the country and similar
precautions are taken in each of these
institutions to protect the government
funds.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

]. w. Jackson returned to the city
looking a picture of good health, after
visiting in Ault, Colorado, where, as
he expresses it, "the wealth OF COLO
RADIO is to be seen" The potato crop
has Welded abundantly and the cry
for more help is heard on every manu.
Wages are at highwater mark.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

The one and only Xmas Eve Dance
and large Xmas Tree with vaiuao'e
presents for all at the co'umblne
DANCING Academy Fern Hall. Get
your tickets early as the prize num-
her takes a nice fat turkey home. Nor
uan Jackson's Full Orchestra. Admis-
sion 25 cents.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

last Monday from an enjoyable visit
throughout the East and Canada. She
reports business activities in thriv-
ing condition and that Colored people
are very prosperous as the result.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

Lieut. E. L. Booker, one OF the graz
uates of the officers training school,
Fort DesMoines, passed through the
CITY last Tuesday en- reute to Fort
Dodge. Iowa, from visit to his moth-
er in Seattle, Washington. While here
he was the guest of Mrs. Clarence
Holmes.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

M. McKeether, son-in-law of Mrs.
Rachel Haskins, made flying trip to
the city this week from the ranch at
Chapelton. He reports improvements
and favorable conditions for our peo-
pie in the Dearfield Colony.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

Davis G. Sample is the firm name of
a Secondhand Store just opened at
1884 Arapahoe street, by Geo. w. Da-
Wis and G. C. Sample. Slightly worn
clothing and shoes bought and sold
Give them a call and save money by
buying goods at prices to suit your
pocketbook.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

Send a paper to the colored Sammy
1t 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., 1917-11-03
From Lemons.

Process invented by an Italian
chemist for extracting essential Oils
from citrous fruits is said not to AFFECT
the chemical properties of the oils In
any way, and it is predicted that II
eventually will revolutionize the indus
try.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
A Biu Job.

Little Esther stood gazing at the
sky, and turning to her mother, said'
Mamma, how do you 'spose God ever
got that great big sky up there without
breaking it2"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

Oliver Royal House will meet NO
vember IA, the second "Wednesday IN
every month, at Old Colony hall, py
request. All members must be pres
ent, important business.
MRS. L. OLIVER, Queen,
MRS. r. MOORE, Secy.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
PEOPLES PRESBYTERIAN.
E % Ave- & washington St

E. 23 Ave. &. Washington st.
Presbyter:-J. A. Thos-H HAZEL, S. T. B.
Sermon Topics Sunday Nov. 4th.
IL a. m. Hard to Kick Against
Goads.'
5p. m. "The First Query of a New
Convert"
Everybody welcome.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

Harry Goodrich. employe of Daniels
and Fisher Store company, is i'm
proving nicely from an accident to his
right hand. The same happened a
few days ago.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

For Rent-A modern large front
room, all modern conveniences for
one or two gentlemen. Apply 1920
Fox ST.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03
DIRECTORY.

oliver Royal House of s. NJ. T.-Meets
End Monday of each month at 254O
Washington st.
Pride of Denver Tabernacle 521-Meets
End and 4th Tuesday of each month
at 2540 Washington st.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

THE PRESIDENT of the DOUBLE
STANDARD OIL AND GAS co.
leaves today to examine 20 producing
wells in Oklahoma.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

Furnished room with bath; gentle
man only. 1869 Marion.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

and 5-room brick cottage for rent.
Apply w. P. Gibson Realty agency
1908 Welton street. Main 5Sal.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-11-03

Truman Russ, popular among the
young Denverites, is suffering from
an attack of pneumonia. All wish him
speedy recovery.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-09
Pointed Paragraphs

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-09
Il ncle Sam Can Have 1t"

Tire government can have Armour
{ Co
The government can have J Ogden
Armour
These ,wo quotations are from re-
marks - j. Ogden Armour after a Visit
70 Washington
These are different sentiments from
those we have come ~ expect from the
meat kings ~ the nation
We hope Armour meant what ne said,
and We have NO reason 20 doubt MIN un-
Ill he proves he didn't mean L.
We are looking for devotion 10 coun-
Try, for loyalty 20 country. FOR q new
kind 81 lf4=ez44--s resin these days OF
trial
And il IS gratifying 70 see how largely
our expectations are being met with
solid realization
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-09
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1917

babies" against heavy tax on excess
war profits.
England. which, up TO the present. haf
very largely financed the allies Is ne
treating her war brides" and war
babies" with kid gloves.
She is not putting the financial burden
Of the war on the consumers.
England is taking so per cent Of tho
excess profits Of her big corporations.
And that is precisely what this coun-
try should do.
War is not a holiday
II entails death and suffering and ex-
pense and privation.
In democracy This burden should be
distributed
There should be no specially privileged
class.
When the senate talks about foisting
he burden 81 fye billions ~ taxes upon
,he consumers. or upon me nation il Will
be- 20 years hence. II favors The corpora
,.ons which have made huge profits and
are st..I making them
Il does something which Will meet
with the stern rebgAe ~ the masses Of
the people just as soon as they can eN-
press their opinion az the polls
This nation er s.ed for the var ard
whila X is fga,ing IL is in TO mood for
any special tenderness 10 the protiteers
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-09
When It's Hot


What is a democracy?
4 democracy is q form If government
under which. when its not, man may
remove his coat and appear in shirt
sleeves without prejudice 20 MS social
economic or political status
This would be the definition given by
Gov. K. I. Williams OF Oklahoma
I'D like % meet those Belgian boys
said Gov. Williams Of the Belgian mission
Oklahomans are 20 welcome at Tulsa into
their state, but not in frock coat and
silk hath July. al any rate. Il they
want ne in the party the uniform viii
have 70 be something Ike, Palm Beach
suit
After all. when the formaliues are over.
and the seconds are in their corners and
the real battling begins. silk hats and
frock coats-or any other uniforns-will
not count for much
It's not in the trenches as well as In
Tulsa, and the Begians We are % save
wil be glad 70 let Americans wear Palm
Beach suits or any other garb they fancy
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-09
They Are Taking Care of
the WAR Babies" and
WAR Brides" All Right

For two years after the war in Europe
American manufacturers Of products
needed by the allies enjoyed unheard-of
prosperity.
Taking advantage of the necessities
of nations fighting for life against the
most monstrous military machine in his
tory, these corporations charged all the
traffic would bear-and then some.
The result was an orgy Of Wall-st.
speculation.
The air was filed with stories Of the
marvellous earnings of various war
babies" and war brides
The men back OF these concerns that
have earned blood money want 70 part
with none of it in the shape Of war
taxes, If they can help il.
They are as shy Of excess profits
taxes as cat is Of water.
That is why they are watching con
gress so anxiously these days.
Just when the senate finance commit
tee was preparing its report, the admin
istration announced $1,000, 600. 900 more
would be needed this year SinRularly
enough two suggestions emanated spon-
taneously from Capitol Hill. where the
grave and reverend senators sit and null
and stew over legislation.
One was that the extra taxes be taken
out of the hides Of the consumers.
This did not meet with very enthusi-
astic popular response.
SO the second suggestion was trotted
out--raise the extra five billion BY bond
\ Issues
The senators who propose bond issues
and the senators who propose taxing the
consumer are both alike fighting the
FIGHT Of the war brides" and the war