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The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
FRATERNAL ORDER OF AMERl-
CAN WooDMEN HOLD FOURTH
QUADRENNIAL NATIONAL CON-
VENTION HERE.

The fourth quadrenniaI session OF
the order of American Woodmen Aug
ust 1918, had its formal opening last
Tuesday evening at the city Auditor
ium, where more than 1000 persons
assembled to witness the proceedings
held in Denver for the first time since
the founding of the order. Denver
not unlike other cities, extended
hearty welcome to the hundreds OF
delegates from all parts of the coun
try, but the unique reception mani
tested itself in giving the visitors a
taste of real western hospitality and
the genuineness of friendly relation
ship and good cheer-the prime quail
ties OF the citizens of Denver.
At the Auditorium a specially pre-
pared program opened with the audi
ence singing the national anthem, fol
lowed by the Rev. c. A. Williams, who
invoked Divine guidance and blessing
for successful session and career OF
the organization. Rev. d. E. Over
made the welcome address on behalf
of the colored citizens, while the Hon.
Robert w. Speer, Mayor of Denver,
welcomed the visitors on behalf of the
city. H. l.. Billups, attorney-at-law of
Marshall, Texas. responded to the wei
come address in a pleasing and &C
ceptable manner, and the contribu-
tions of Mr.. Geo. Morrison, our violin
virtuoso, the singing of Madame Jen-
ME Hicks-Lenoir, and the Morrison
orchestra, furnished another evidence
of the efficient standards that our
people are achieving gradually in their
endeavors to reach the highest pos
sible plane in their surroundings. The
singing of America" by the audience
closed an ver-to-be-remembered gath
ering of representative Negroes in
public meeting. The decorations were
the national colors in flags and bunt-
ings, and the stage curtain gave a
panoramic view of Rocky Mountain
scenery, with a banner of the Ameri-
can Woodmen suspended from the
top.
The session continued diem in diem
when the Supreme Commander, c. NJ.
White, gave interesting facts about
the order and important business
transacted.
A variety of entertainments, includ-
ing sightseeing trips in the city, visit
to public. buildings, picnic to Glacier
Lake and a public installation cere-
mony of the order concluded a red
letter week in the annals of the order
and Denver and it's citizens will cher
ish the very pleasant impressions
made on them by the delegates, the
COLORADO STATESMAN, the peo-
pies reliable western journal, joining
in the WELCOME AMERICAN
WOODMEN and bidding you come
again with every wish of success for
the ORDER OF AMERICAN WOOD
MEN.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Among the distinguished visitors to
our CITY during this week are DR.. Nc
Kinney, Attorneys-at-Law j. Vance
Lewis, r. d. Evans and H. l.. Billups
of the Lone Star State" Texas; Maj.
R. R. Wright, Savannah, Ga. Major
Wright received his military title in
the Spanish-American war, when he
was made paymaster with the rank OF
major by President Mckinley.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

CITY and County OF Denver. IS.
In the District Court.
No. 64S0S.
Sadie Rolling. Plaintiff,
Henry Rolling, Defendant.
IT, People of the State of Colorado to
the Defendant above named, Greet
ing:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the Dis
trict Court of the City and County OF
Denver, State of Colorado, and an
swer the complaint therein within thir-
ty days after the service hereof II
Won are served within this state; or
within fifty days after the service
hereof if served personally outside the
State of Colorado: or, If served by pup
lication, within fifty-five days from the
date of the last publication; or trial
will be had the same as though you
We're present
This is an action brought to obtain
a decree of divorce on the grounds OF
desertion and non-support; costs OF
suit, and such other and further relief
as may seem to the Court Just and
equitable from the complaint, copy
of which is hereunto attached, and the
evidence adduced upon the trial
Witness j. Sherman Brown, Clerk of
our said Court, with the seal thereon
hereunto affixed. at office, in the CITY
OF Denver, this 21st day of July, A. d.
1917. ,,,>,
(Seal) Clerk
By C. e. FINLEY,
Deputy Clerk.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
Mathis wino Movement.

The moth has curious habit, de-
veloped during many centuries. when
at rest, or crawling slowly about the
leaves and stems of plants, of keeping
up a constant, gentle, tanning motion
of the wings, which when seen from
short distance appears like snakes
head in the act of striking.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Baby Berry, the infant daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Berry of 2450 fremont
street, who departed this life on the
Sth, was inferred at Riverside GENE
terry Saturday, Aug. 18th. Cammel &,
Co. in charge.
Baby Addison O'Neal, the infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Addison O'Neal of
1920 CIarkson, departed this life on
the 18th. The funeral services were
held from the home, Monday, Aug.
18th, Rev. P. ]. Price officiating. In
terment Fairmount. Cammel & Co. in
charge,
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Fred S. Burton, the famous oil stock
agent, is proving himself man Oh
greater business activities, having in
vested in ranch that he bought from
Mr.. Smith in the Deerfield colony.
Mr.. Burton is also building hotel
in the Deerfield town site with accom-
modations for hunters, crop buyers
and stockmen who frequent the colony
for business. This hostelry, which
will be modern in every aspect, Will
be under the management OF Mrs. Lee
Ford, who is popularity known as an
experienced cateress and hotel wo-
man. The hotel will be known as the
Burton House, and will open for busi-
. ness in September next.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Millard Hammond of Kansas CITY
passed through this city en- route to
California, where he will visit various
points of interest in the Ell Dorado OF
the West. Mr.. Hammond was the
guest of his sister, Miss l.. Hammond,
who is well known in Denver circles
as a mistress of the culinary art, an
entertainer of high standard and an
interesting conversationalist.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
Eate of Cliff DweIIers.

1t seems that there can be no doubt
that the cliff dwellers were eXtermi-
mated by their more savage and war
like neighbors, the men being killed
and the women being adopted into the
tribe of the conquerors, though in some
cases migrations may have become
necessary as result of drought or
pressure from outside tribes.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
COLONEL YOUNG RETIRED.

On going to press, information from
the Army and Navy Journal comes of
the retirement of Colonel Young, who
is promoted from Lieutenant Colonelcy
to Colonelcy. AS soon as we are in
receipt of all the facts leading up to
his retirement we will published, and
then say our little bit" We pause
for moment and we request our fel-
low Negroes to think well before max
ing utterances.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
Lines to Be Remembered.

If great thing can be done at all,
it can be done easily. But it is that
kind of ease with which a tree BIOS
SONS after long years of gathering
strength.-Ruskin.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Ernest ]. Hawkins of Fort Scott,
Kansas, in company with Rev. d. E.
Over were pleasant callers at our Of
flee last Tuesday. Mr.. Hawkins Is
Grand Master of Prince Hall Lodge,
A. F. & A NJ. of Kansas.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Mrs. Jennie De Shatio entertained
at luncheon, Tuesday in honor OF
her cousin, Miss Ollie Officer of To-
peka, Kansas. Her guests were Mrs
George Nichols of Chicago, Mrs. Jen-
ME Coleman, Mrs. Alvin Wright Mr
and Mrs. William Greenwood, Mr., ana
Mrs. Albert Stevens.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
A WORD OF THANKS.

"A" Company, Sep. Bat. Colored Inf.
now in camp at Rifle Range, wishes
to thank the public for their atten-
dance at the benefit entertainment do
mated by Morrison's orchestra and
Messrs. Watkins and BARNETT, Mon
day. Aug. 13, 1917.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
PEOPLES PRESBYTERIAN.

e. 23rd and Washington ST.
Presbyter, J. A. Thos-Hazell, S. T. 3.
Sermon topics, Sunday, Aug. 18th:
II a. m, Fighting Giants; $50 p.
n., Giants Conquered"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Three handsome prizes will be Civ
en- away next Thursday night at the
Mid-Harvest Dance at Fern Hall.
Gentlemen put on your harvest suit
and ladies your calico dress and win
one of Billy Knights famous prizes.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
Not Speaking of Furniture.

1t doesn't necessarily foller that be-
cause a chap has what is termed a
massive brow that his head Is made of
oak.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

VIM. Russ, head waiter of the Uni
versity Club, has returned to his du-
ties. after spending very pleasant
vacation.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
Take Your Choice.

United States government experts
have succeeded in breeding tobacco
both stronger in nicotine than normal
and weaker, the former for insecticides
and the latter for smoking
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Mrs. j. w. LEVEL of 2546Sso. Broad
way entertained last Friday evening in
honor of Mrs. Thomas Blagburn and
Mrs. Geo Cleggett of Des Moines, la.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
U. B. F. PAY DEATH CLAIM.

The death claim of DIR. C. d. De
Frantz, amounting to s175, was payed
the widow, Mrs. Mable De Frantz,
August 6, 1917, by the Grand Lodge
of U. B. F. & S. M. T.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

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., 1917-08-18

II. F. Chambers of Gano-Downs Clio
thing Co. has resumed his position aft
er enjoying his usual annual vacation.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

The American Woodmen took out a
large excursion party to Glacier lake
Thursday last and an enjoyable time
was had by all who went.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
Uncle Eben.

Sometimes dat mule balks," said
Uncle Eben, IAN sometimes he runs
away. Eff he only could run on gaso-
line 1 'speck he'd be as good as an
automobile"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
National Pride Condemned.

OF all kinds of pride 1 hold national
pride the most foolish; it ruined
Greece; IT ruined Judea and Rome
Herder.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Mrs. H. j. Foster of New York City
arrived in the city few days to be at
the bedside of her father, who is very
ill.,
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Charles Burdine, the oldest colored
employe in. the postoffice department
is taking his annual vacation.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Chester A. Franklin of Kansas City,
Mo-, is in the city visiting his mother
and friends for a month
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Mrs p. A. Rivers of Wharton, Tex,
is visiting in the city, the guest OF
Mrs. Harris, 23O0 Ogden street.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Mrs. W. S. Newly of Omaha, Neb.,
is the guest of Mrs. VIM. Erving OF
2S1S Glenarm place.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

VIM. Sprague is enjoying his vaca
ton.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
DIRECTORY.

oliver RoyaI House of $. 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., 1917-08-18

Rockies and the Centennial State of
the Union.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

Don't forget the Mid-Harvest dance
at Fern Hall Thursday night. Full or
chestra.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18

The laundered cuff attached
shirts are shown in sterling
madrases and percales, whne
the soft cuff attached styles are
shown in crepe and Rep cloths,
all trimmed with ocean pearl
buttons; seasons newest pat
terms.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-18
SUMMONS.

STATE OF COLURADU,
Citv and County OF Denver. ! IS.
In the District Court:
M 64SOS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-16
SURROUNDING TOWNS
TO Be REPRESENTED
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fnuunnrrloI nrn"-iniI" ton r"ni"rd"r al.
ioruu"n
rcrcuIIuu runruIiion VIII u" nnm"d,
to tr,~nl NJ tho depot. E"r"rn"r Corn
will whu In t. nrk" tn" principal nd
drons Tho governor III expected I"
ronch wheeling during tho afternoon.
nud In which nvcut no will b" t"k"n on
nm AUTOMOBILES tour OF tho country dig
trict. Including Waits to the country
club. WnddInginn farm. etc. 1t In Ike
~ he VIII be tho house guest of on" of
tho prominent families OF. wheeling
while In tho city.
1t Is likely that local speaker Will
n,ao DO heard Mt the meeting. Announce
ment OF this speaker. II II Is decided I"
have one together with the master or
ceremonies md general program. Will
he ulnde public today.
Many from surrounding towns have
already -tgniried their intention ar at
lending tho meeting which VIII honor
The new soldiers aud nffiCcrS ar bhl"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-16
Artificial Rise Big
Success; Meeting OF
Shippers at Marietta
Thursday. August 10. lolf
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, roo,Iup Friday ~ N"'i"''". -, ""tl"'
bv l'nI,r,l S,nicr InElu""r In""I"H
Et-o~h !" ,,,nt" t.l""r f''r """h'"E h"fr'"
NJ cool .l"wn 'h" tiv"r go -" "f'iN"''I
rlan rrCnt".I hv allowing imU'Iud"I
wnter b,rk ~ rlrrur released. -" wn"
homo Tuesday. wh"n fourteen th"hs""'
tons or c"nl wrr" brought h"t".
Col lansing VI isrn"h. United S'N"'
engineer found tho experiment !" 1T"
f, surcearul wnr measure and Is taking
The mattr up officially.
The artInriul waves mr." from thirty
to sixty miles long. said Cot. Beach
herc today. Coal shippers must get
their bargrs rcady to catch thcs" wit>-.
as they pass by or they will get l"tt.
I want to learn from all West Virginia
operators when and how they wish To
run their tows
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-16
RIVER CLOSED
Navigation on Lille kanawha Dis.
continued Until Repairs Arc
Made on OckG

II was announced At tn" local
United STATES engineers office ycstcr-
day that the Little KanRwha river.
cmptring into tn" Ohio at larkors-
burg. had been closed 10 navigation on
account nf repairs being made TO the
locks.
Two locks will be- rrpnrrtl, and six
weeks Will h. required To complete The
work. lIunlS between trrSIun, Wiri
county. and l'nrkcrSburs have been
laid up.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-16

The highest stationary stage In
some time is being maintained on the
Tauge near the local wharfboat. Up
until late last night IL stage OF 1OR
:eet was registered. and displayed no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
RESERVE OFFICERS
 ID COMMAND MEN
 FROM HOME STATES
This Is Carrying Out Gen. eral Policy to Secure the Greatest Degree of
 Team Work

Washington. July 7.--Men chosen from the officers training camps for commis- sions in the new national army, the ad- jutant generals office announced today will be assigned to command troops from their own states.
 This is in accordance with the policy aimed to obtain the greatest possible teamwork among the half million men soon to be put in the field The officers graduated from the training camps will Serve unsse he leadership of regular of acess M sNs srior command
 Te elcoie e the prevalent belief that eAls eiie elSier men, who already have seen sFalnSf as soldiers. will be admit ISS te the second series of camps, the TgEF depatt snt emphasizes the fact that previous m tary experience, even under the fnoso a yorable circumstances. will eount fnr @nly one-sixth among the points whlels will recommend the suc- cessfI St'ie mt for commission. Aigerca campaign Is being made for sc0rs t{oo@ to fill the ranks of the new ffihs uf ming camps to open August The ee lrtment has put out def nlte cali fea men between the ages of 25 lana q ven younger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
GENERAL PERSH|NG APPREC|AT|VE OF
 FRENCH WELCOME
Commander of American Forces Says Demonstra- tiOn Most Impressive
 He Has Ever Seen

Paris, July 7.-"The sincerity and depth of French gratitude of America was evil dent everywhere" said Major General Pershing, the American commander, in speaking today of the reception given to the American troops which paraded in Paris on the Fourth of July. It was affecting to see women, children and French soldiers marching along with our men. feel that our presence in France is appreciated deeply and that it is hav- ing an admirable effect. our welcome in France will have among our people at home. It was the most impressive thing ever saw
 The general was reluctant at first to make any statement, but the French demonstration impressed him as so ex- traordinary that ne wished to make it clear that the American troops in France understood thc spirit in which the French received them and appreciated it. In his dealing Nth he French mia- tary authorities and peets of
 French govern .sisfy, 2he ene2S.n- ters the same spirit of sympathetic good will
 The American soldiers think that "SaElnies." the popular French name for then. is a pleasing one, suggesting that they are Uncle Sams men. That seems to be the word which will beu sed col loquially in France to correspond with "Tommes" for the British and "Poilus" for the French.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
THE AGE-HERALD IS MAKING STRIDES IN BIRMINGHAM HOMES

The AEe-HeraId continues day after day to enter new homes all over northern Alabama, thus show ing the tremendous interest in present world events and confi- dence in and admiration of thIs newspapers method of presenting these events to its readers.
 More than 1000 new paid-in-ad- vance subscribers have been added to The ARe-Herald's lists within the past three weeks.
 It Is regarded as recognition of The ARe-HeraId's leadership among southern newspapers thnt there should be such response at time when the state is just en- tcrinR upon It's new era of pros perity. This newspaper Is deter mined to go into every home that can be reached by 1t on the day of publication.
 It is the premier home paper In the southern states, and as such will continue to be n leader in the upbuilding and development of this great commonwealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
BLOOD RED FLAG 0F FREE RUSSIANS
 LOUDLY CHEERED Ten Thousand People Pack Madison Square Garden and Wild Enthusi-
 asm Is Shown


 New York, July 7.-The blood red waved with wild enthusiasm by more than 10000 men and women who packed Madison Square Garden tonight to attend a mass meeting given by the Friends of Russian Freedom ln honor of Boris Bakhmeteff, Russian ambassador to the United States, and his fellow members of the mission to this country. It was estimated the proceeds would amount to $20, coo, which will be used for the relief of Russian prisoners of war.
 The decorations were a riot of red, but the flag of the Jews was given place of honor in front of the speakers stand. The blue and white field with the golden shield of David in the center was given it's full tri- bute. for it represented the hope of years for many of those present, whose friends and relatives had been slaughtered in brutal pogroms
 CHEERS SHAKE BUILDING
 When MT Bakhmeteff and his col , leagues appeared inside the garden they were greeted with a roar of cheers which shook the rafters. Thou sands leaped up on their. seats. way ing flags and shouting at the top of their voices. The demonstration lasted 19 minutes.
 c. M Ruthenberg, head of the Rus sian social revolutionists in this ceun- try, presided and was the first speak. CT. He stirred his hearers to frenzy of cheers as he called the roll of honor of the revolution. The name of Katharine Breshkovskhya. the grand mother of the revolutions. brought the
 stontinued on Page Two,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08

The more important one was to put the majority of the soldiers through vigorous grind of eight full hours each day French officers who had seen service at the front took part Ill these exercises in order to give the benefit of their experience to the Amer ican soldiers. The drills included a daily plunge in the sea, this phase of the sanitation problem made easy by the proximity of the camp to the ocean.
 Another advantage taken of the time spent here was to employ smaller groups of the more seasoned troopers to put the final touches on the camp so it will be in first-class shape. The camp in the last few days has been expanded enormously until today it ex- tends for miles and can accommodate large number of men. Water has been piped from the town and the system is equipped with every modern device.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
TODAY'S AGE-HEkALD
SECTION A

SECTION 1-German airplanes attack London. Liquor placed on toboggan slide by vote in Senate. Scope of Russian offensive great ly extended American "Sammies' getting ready for battle. Million women sign pledge to con- serve food. Hartford. Ill., faces race riot. ica before declaration of war In 1914 l German diplomatic spies are io leave country. 3-Masons of county to have big tinlS at picnic. 5-Public spirited women to aid IT food movement. 6-Crops of north Alabama helped bs rain. 7-Carpenter's letter. 10-11-News of automobile world.
 SECTION B 1-2-Sports. T-Markets. S--Amusements.
 SECTION c. 1-2- 2-5-Society. 4-Editorial comment. Ned Brace. 6--Ioolly Dalrymple. 7-Fashions.
 SECTION D Comic supplement.
 SECTION F \ Rotogravure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
THIRTY SEVEN
 PERSONS KILLED

London, July 7.-Thirty-seven persons were killed in the air raid and Al injured, it was officially announced this afternoon.
 The official report of casualties follows:
 Lord French reports that the casualties reported by the police up to the present follows
 KilIed-MetropoIitan aren, men, 27, women, 4; children, 3; total, 34. Isle of Thanet, men, |; women, 2; total, 3. Total killed. g..
 Injured-Metropolita area, men, "A, women, 20; children, 36; total, 130. Isle of Thanet. women, |; children. 1 total, 2. Total injured, Al.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08
WOmen's War Battalion of Free Russia Leave
 For the Battle Front

Petrograd, July 7.-Under com- mand of Lieut.. Mademoiselle Vera Butchkareff, the women's war bat talion, fully armed and equipped as infantry, today left for the front. Before their departure the women soldiers appeared in miI- itary formation before the Kazan cathedral. where a solemn religious service was heId.N The American ambassador. David n. Francis, was among the officials present.
 An officer representing the commander of the Petrograd mili- tary district wished the women soldiers glory in their struggle with the foes of Russian freedom. Large crowds of citizens gave ova- tions to the battalion as it marched to the railway station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-08

The drill ground Is not only ideal for the purpose, but has the advantage of being at a distance so the men get a daily hike of five miles.
 For the men arriving at this and similar mobilization bases the Amer ican system of living in tents or wood en shacks will be followed, but when they arrive at permanent camp they will be billeted among the townspeo- pie.
 Few if any of the soldiers know just where they are to be sent, but all are enthusiastic at the prospect of getting nearer the scene of action. Their spirits are fine and their health is of the best with the exception of q few cases of humps. The men have swamped the officers of their conl- panies with a deluge of letters that must pass through a censorship.
 This morning military funeral was held for the only man that died since the American troops arrived here. He was Boatswain's Mate J. J. Dunn, who was drowned when he fell overheard from launch and was carried under before his comrades could reach him.