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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06
Railroads Back President.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-The
United States will wage war with
The unstinted and the cooperative
packing of the greatest transporta'
ton system IN world history. The
american Railway association
Spokesman body for ninety-seven per
cent of the country's 250,0O0 miles OF
rall lines-has offered the war de-
partment its resources down to the
iast fiat car, if necessary to speed
tne assembling of men at arms
present and prospective, it was an
lounced today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06
MAKING. CITIZENS
OF FOREIGNERS
paign Being Carried On Through
out tho United
States.
STUDY OF LANGUAGE
Effort Being Made to Send 100000
Non-EngIish Speaking lmmi-
grants to Night
Schools.

On the first Of September Of last
year there was begun through the CO
operation of educators and various in
dustrial and social agencies Of the
United States a systematic campaign
for giving to foreign-born persons in
the United States the fullest and best
opportunities for such instruction as
will fit them for American industrial
social and civic life and for citizenship
and for inducing all such persons to
make the fullest possible use of the
opportunities offered. This is the
America First" campaign, the ulti
mate object of which is a unified and
intelligent American life and citizen
ship.
The immediate object of the cam
paign is to induce the 100000 non
English-speaking immigrants to at
tend night schools and learn the com
mon language Of America.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06

Some 300 artillerymen,'' says the
Minneapolis Journal, who served
their countrymen faithfully on thee
Mexican border, are now walking
the streets OF the Twin Cities without
money, without jobs and even with.
out clothes to wear. only what the
government let's them use" Nebraska
and South Dakota handed their sol
dier sons much the same kind of a
dose. Still, all three states are
strong for Old Glory.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06
Ocean Floor TO be Explored.

face of the globe has been pretty thor
oughly exposed and mapped, but as
yet we know little of that part of the
earth forming the ocean floors. When
it is realized that the Pacific ocean
is larger ii area than al the land sur
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06
HAVE ORDERED
SMOKE CONSUMER
keokuk Water Works Company An
nounces That Apparatus Will
Be Here by
June 1.

The Keokuk Water Works company
has received word that it's order for an
automatic stoker and smoke consumer
Will be filed not later than June 1.
This apparatus will be attached to
the boilers at the pumping station and
VIII consume the smoke at the plant
and make 1t possible to do away with
the smoke stack.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06
Germans Would Incite Neoroes

r,SrHans would IncIte Negroes.
iCnllnd Press Leased Wire Service. ]
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. April 6,-The
.alrd arrest in connection with Ger
iis ,han plots to incite negroes to rebel
non was made here today when a
sro' addressing members Of his
,ase at a local depot. declared they
ns nouid Join the German army. Good
tfas, f. social equality and unrestricted
anchise were offered. Government
agents made the arrest.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06
He Mioht be Worse Of.

Aberdeen News: Still it isn't SO
hard to lose your job if you have a
nice well cultivated farm to retire to
as il would be If you had nowhere to
go and nothing to live upon. Mr.
Romanoff's lot might be much worse,
as many of the Jewish residents OF
the realm he formerly ruled could
testify.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06
CITY NEWS.

An automobile belonging to
Leonard Matless was taken from in
front of the Grand theatre some
time last night, but was found this
morning in tine alley in the rear of
the Sinton ctables.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06
Mus+ Strike a Mans Blow.

United Press Leased Wire Service
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 6.-Urgins
that America strike a mans blow as
1t enters the war. Henry L., Stimson.
former secretary of war, brought
cheers from over two thousand who
packed the flag-be-decked Peoples
church here last night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06

Loyalty day has been postponed
from tomorrow night to Monday night.
The committee in charge of the affair
decided this afternoon in special
meeting, that on account of it's being
Saturday night, and the. fact that it
will be hard for people to get away
from business duties, it would be best
10 postpone the meeting to Monday.
There will be two bands, both Kin
digs Concert band and the Community
band have offered their services. The
drum corps will be in line, and there
will be a number of organizations.
One feature will be the singing of the
Star Spangled banner by the audience.
This was the suggestion Of Miss Mar
tha Baldwin of the Monday Music
club. Miss Baldwin will have singers
scattered through the crowd to help in
singing the national anthem.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06

Several eastern railroads are giving
a practical boost to gardening, particu-
larIy the planting and cultivation of
potatoes. The Lehigh Valley road is
fitting up "spud special which will
go over the lines and give demonstra-
tions OF seed treatment, the benefits
of spraying and other expert informa-
ton for the benefit of enterprising
growers
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06
POSTPONE MEETING
TO MONDAY NIGHT
Loyalty Day Parade and Speeches
VIII Not be Given Until Monday
Now, Committee
Decides.
WILL MEAN BIG CROWD
saturday Night is Bad Time for Peo.
pIe to Get Away From Business,
is Belief Of the
Committee.
WILL MEAN BIG CROWD
PROCLAM MATION.

The committee In charge Of the
,a+riotic services have everything in
r.adiness for Monday nights meeting
which will take place at the EIks'
hnIdinu, Sixth and BIondeau streets.
As the executive head Of the mum.
lcipaI government of our city, J urge
every citizen to be present 1t pos
tslbIe and make this event one that
will be instiIIed In the hearts OF
every loyal citizen.
Sincerely yours,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06
Governors Second Message

limited Press Leased Wire Service.J
DIES MONIES, Iowa, April 6.-ln a
second message urging increas ed
food yields from Iowa's farms as a
war measure. Governor Harding TO-
day asked the legislature to appro-
pirate 100000 for use by the state
college of agriculture in this work.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06
Committee Of One Hundred.

To achieve this purpose and to In
sure complete cooperation and organ
ization on a nationwide basis, the
United States commissioner of edu-
cation has, upon request Of school
authorities and c>hers interested, des-
ignated men and women who deal with
the immigrant and his problems to
serve upon a national committee of
one hundred. Federal officials. repre-
sentative industrial leaders, educat-
ors, state labor and immigration Off
cials. editors, officials of patriotic,
civic, and racial organizations, and
interested private citizens generally,
have accepted with evidences Of an
eager readiness for national service.
/ The forces cooperating in this cam
paign embrace not only educational
institutions and organizations of every
kind, but industrial organizations like
the chamber Of commerce of the Unit
ed States of America, individual cham
bers of commerce, manufacturing,
transportation. commercial and finan-
cial interests of the country. working
through organized bodies and through
leaders: social service organizations
covering every field of welfare and
phiianthropic endeavor as well as re-
ligious organizations and parochial in
stitutions; native patriotic and frat
ernal societies. and societies of for
eigners. The ws-disseminating
agencies, such as the daily and per-
iodical press. both English and foreign
Language and the motion picture
theatres. have shown patriotic willing
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06

ness to assist in forwarding the cam
paign.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat., 1917-04-06

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The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
NO RED CROSS Cash
TO ITALY, SAYS HEAD
Henry P. Dawson States Where
Appropriations Have Gone.

Henry P. Dawson. chairman of the
Red Cross War Council authorizes
the following statement:
Morning newspapers today publish
a report that the American Red Cross
is to use in Italy sl0,O00,0oo out of the
500, ,O0O, 900 and more recently subscrib-
ed. The report Is without founda-
ton.
THE Red Cross has appropriated
s.. 900. 900 to provide immediate necessi-
ties in France. TO be spent under the
direction of the American Red Cross
Commission in France headed by Mai.
Grayson NJ. P. Murphy. member of
the war council. The Red Cross has
also appropriated 500, 900 to purchase
medical supplies and instruments in
Russia.
The sum Of $4,000 has been appro-
priated 10 urgent needs in Rumania.
The sum of 5000 has been appro-
priated for use in America. and $500
has been appropriated to purchase
drugs to be sent to the Russian Red
Cross"
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
WOULD KEEP COLORED
MEN in THE south
Col. Jackson. of Richmond. Makes
Appeal to President Wilson.

Representative William Schley How
ard, of Atlanta, was the chaperon
yesterday afternoon OF Colonel" Giles
b. Jackson, OF Richmond, Va. who
called on Secretary of Labor Wilson
with a plan to keep the southern
colored men at home by establishing
a special division of the Labor De-
partment designed to prohibit north
ern employment agents from inf1uenc-
ing the Colored men to leave home
for places like East st. Louis where
they are sent home in a basket" as
the colonel expressed 1t.
The colonel told the Secretary that
he had received his title from Col.
Roosevelt himself, and Congressman
Howard told the Secretary that the
colonel was the leading colored lawyer
in the South. Mr.. Wilson agreed that
something ought to be done to stop
the northern migration of the colored
men.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
WILSON TAKES HAND
in FOOD LEGISLATION
Administration Leaders Promise
Good Bill" by July Il.

President Wilson took an active
hand yesterday in the destinies of the
food control bill. He sent for sena-
tors Martin and simmons and had
them explain to him the conflicts In
the Chamberlain, House and Gore
bills. It is understood that after con-
the President will suggest
his plan of action.
Following the conference at the
White House, neither Senator would
discuss the matter. Martin said the
situation had been talked over. SIM
mons said he thought that practically
all the ''necessaries" would be cut
from the bill, and that control would
extend only to foods and fuel.
The Chamberlain bill is the one
which extends control over various
"necessaries," while the Gore bill ex-
ercises this control over only wheas
and coal, in addition to food and fuel.
1t is not credited that the provision
making Communicating distilled spirits
mandatory will remain In The bill. 1t
is said 1t will be thrown out In con-
ference. The present plan Is TO leave
the matter to the discretion of Presi-
dent Wilson. Administration Senators
were convinced yesterday that good
bilr' would be framed on the floor by
July q, the day for voting.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
CHURCH BENEFIT CONTINUED.

The midsummer festival Of the I'M
maculate Conception Church, Eighth
and n streets, will be continued to-
night as much OF the supplies were
left over. owing TO inclement weather
Monday.
All of the goods left over tonight
will be auctioned of. The executive
committee, which has carried on the
festival consists of Rev. George J..
Bryant, chairman; Mrs. John Hunter,
Mrs. c. ". Auginbaugh. Mrs Mar
guerite Georgius, Mrs. Joseph B. Fitz-
patrick, Mrs. Morgan Lovelace and
Mrs. Rose Bennett.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
Exemption Badge.
To Be Given by u. S.

The War Department 10 planning
to save the young men who are ak
empted from war duty the en-
barrassment of having to explain
why they are not lighting the bat
ties Of their country by having
all exemption boards issue to such
persons a small, round metal badge
on which will be written. Exempt
ed u. g." Every man freed from the
duty of bearing arms will be given
one.
From several designs submitted
by artists. the War Department
has selected a simple red. white
and blue button. the inscription
being within q concentric circle.
Thousands of these buttons have
been manufactured and will be fur
nished to exemption Boards.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
MEXICO WILL RETURN
ALL SLACKERS TO u. S.
Rumor Of Treaty, to that Effect with
This Country.

Mexico City (vis Gaivestou). July
IA treaty TO send back 10 United
States soil all Americans who have
crossed the border 10 avoid military
enrolment. will be signed by the gov
ernment OF Mexico and the United
States. Il was announced today.
The chamber Of deputies today dis
cussed the raising of mining taxes.
Sub-Secretary OF Finances Nieto ad-
dressed the deputies. urging them 10
approve the actual taxes as hxed be-
tween Mexican officials and Amer
lean mine owners at the conferences
in Philadelphia last November.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
NOTED FRESHMAN SPEAKS.

cred last night on the history OF the
Irish movement by the Hon. T. p.
O'Connor. famous Nationalist mem
Der OF British Parliament. before a
large assemb!age of newspaper men
at the rooms of the National Press
Club.
1t was requested that nothing be
published concerning the subject
matter OF the address until later.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13

their devotion-by LIE or death
to this land Of immortal standards"
Gov. Mccall. Mayor curley. and
Edward Rightor, grand exalted
ruler OF the b. p. o. T., were
among those who applauded the
sentiments expressed by Senator
Lewis.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
Saturday Summer Schedule
lIngton TO Harrisonburg
fhern Railway system.

ling Saturday. July II, and
days ONLY thereafter until
1917, inclusive. Southern
Train No. 81. which now
Washington 3:45 .. m, will
ed 10 leave Washington las
tssing Manassas 2:55 p. m,
Jet, $3.50 p. m; Strasburg
D. m, and arrive Harrison
10 p. m. This arrangement
summer months. Consult
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
DR.. Murphy's Condition.

DR.. Walter c. Murphy. who was in
jured by an automobile in Massachu-
setts avenue. is still in Emergency
Hospital. His condition has not i'm
proved.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
Boy Injured in Fall.

James stiney. jr., aged 81 years, of
Hagerstown. Nd, fell down the steps
In front of the Pan-American Building
yesterday afternoon and suffered a
deep cut on his forehead. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
AMERICA
Will SOON END war
Senator Lewis Forecasts Quick Tn
umph of American Soldiers.

olnpH VI finctiSoh SOhSie.
Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Boston, Mass, July f2.-"Ameriea
will win the war with such quick
ness of action that the world will
marvel" said Senator James Ham
ilton Lewis. of Illinois. speaking
before the national convention of
Elks on Boston Common today.
Before the host of American
soldiers. backed up by the resources
OF this great nation. Germany auto
cracy will wither and pass for
ever" said the Illinois Senator.
"for to America It is Q clear call
that comes from the spirits of our
fathers. The sons are summoned
to preserve what the fathers gave
"a free land. Every dollar OF
America and every American is
rallied to the colors, TO swear anew
The Washington herald., 1917-07-13
Soldier Is Injured
In Auto Collision

An automobile owned by Mrs.
Christian Hemmick. OF the Grafton
Hotel, and operated by Kent Nor
rison. of the same address. collided
with a truck OF the Army Quarter
masters Department. at Third
street and Missouri avenue, yester-
day afternoon.
Charles T. Gibson. driver OF the
truck. was not injured. but r.
Gersting. a soldier who was with
him. was knocked to the ground
and suffered conclusion OF the
brain.
An entire tray OF IS eggs can be
examined at once by a new rapid
Gambling device.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-01
ROCKFORD, ILL.

Mr.. John Kelton was taken sudden
ly i'll with. Pneumonia and is confined
at his home.
The T. S. club was entertained on
Tuesday night by Mrs. Susie Robin
son. A delightful time was spent.
Mr.. Taylor of The Rockford Brass
Band is planning a grand concert in
March which will consist of Solos,
duets, quartets. and other instrumen-
tai numbers.
The Art Club was entertained by
Mrs. Amos Tucker.
Mrs. Ella Harris entertained the
Nonpareil club on Monday.
The Musical at Unity Hall on Fri
day night last was indeed a great
treat to the good people of Rockford.
All the participants seemed to be at
their best and evicted much applause.
Rockford Tuskegee Quartet, Misses
Geraldine Gorum, Ethel Blake, Irene
McMinn, Inez Robinson, Mesdames
James Scott, Francis B. Robinson and
Eugene Robinson. Messrs. John
Wells, Harry Blakely. and Taylor
were among the participants. Up
wards of $4,000 was realized.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-01
PEORIA, ILL.

Mrs. Lola Taylor, has filed suit
in the circuit court last week for a
divorce against her husband, Lean
der Taylor.
On last Sunday evening large
number of citizens were present at
the Frederick Douglass anniversary
at the Ward Chaple A. NJ. E. church,
the choir rendered a number of iubi-
lee selections. Mr.. j. A. Read (white)
delivered a short address and pre-
sented the pastor with the history
of the life of Frederick Douglass,
written by himself. The pastor, Rev.
S. B. Jones, spoke on the Life of
Douglass.
Mr.. Chas. DUDLEY of S27 Ellis ST.,
AZ years, died at the Deaconess Hos
pital on last Wednesday. The funeral
was held from the Ward Chaple A.
NJ. E. church on Sunday afternoon
with the honors of the HOMEGROWN
Lodge No. % F. & A. N. Those who
attended the funeral outside the city,
Mrs. Thomas-Danville, John Williams
Chicago, Ill. Interment at Spring
dale
The inspecting of Company X last
week was the first federal inspection
OF the colored soldiers had undergone
since returning from active servicce
on the border last October.
Mr.. r. w. Wells, 1867 Dearborn
ST., Chicago, was in the city last week
on business of the Wells Fraternal
Ledger
Prof. Coozie Britton, the General
Agent of the Enterprise institute Of
Chicago, Ill.,, was in the city last week
visiting his sister, Mrs. Ollie Warren.
at 1926 9th Ave-
Mrs. Leno Dickerson died last Fri
day Her funeral was held at the Mt
Zion Baptist Church on last Tuesday,
at 2:3O.
The Rev. l.. X. Williams of Chi
cago will conduct the great revival
meeting which is to be launched at the
Mt Zion Baptist church, on March
Oh. During the week of February
10Th, Mt. Zion Baptist church held
get ready meeting.
The missionary society Of Mt ZION
Baptist church is doing great work.
Meetings are held at the church on
Sunday evenings.
G.. +. JACKSON.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-01

At the last regular meeting of the
following branches these officers were
duly elected.
PEORIA LODGE No 2465.
p. N. FIR. A. Gibbons.
n. IA. W. Whiteside.
P. n. G.-E. p. Richardson.
n. G.-Wm. NJ. Murduck.
V. G.-Wm. Lucas.
". T.-Wm Couzzins.
Advocate-Fr Fred H. Hopkins.
w. Clos. Bingham.
f. Sc. T. Jackson.
p. S.-H. +. johnson.
PAST GRAND MASTER COUNCIL
SO. 1893.
Wo ehipfui Grand Master-Robert
i. Gibbons.
Deputy Grand Master-W. NJ. Muir
duck
Grand secretary-G. T. Jackson.
Grand Sick Agent A. W. White
side.
Grand Worthy Counselor--H. G
Gibson.
Grand Treasurer-Wm. NJ Mur-
duck acting.
Grand Guardian johnson.
Grand Chaplain-H. F. johnson.
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH. No. 4eS
P. NJ. n. Gov.--Lena Pittman.
NJ. y. Gov.-Hattie MeCager
K. \. Gov.-Marie Berrie.
y. Gov.-Lula Woods
W. R.-Dora NJ. Jackson.
". T.-Nora J. Stanford.
W P.-Fannie Summers.
W. ella Campbell.
W. U.-Lucy Campbell.
W. C-Nettie Johnson.
W. S.-W. w. Glover.
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH No. 39oi
P. NJ. y. Gov.-Mary Banks.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-01
MADISON. WIS, THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1917

verge of starvation in spite of the
high cost of living. We are planning to
have a grand rally April the 18th.
Rt. Rev. Bishop G. S. Blackwell will
be here. Wright's "Just right" or
chestra will give an uptodate musical
assisted by local talent. A special
treat is promised. The church under
Mrs. E. l.. Morris administration is
holding its own. The Blade is indeed
a welcome visitor and is taking the
day in Fond du Lac County. We
hope the editor and his staff will con-
tinue the good work and bring to the
race in Wisconsin the needed reforms
"A Friend.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-03-01

All that was mortal Of Mrs. JAS
Jordan, PA N. Hamilton st. was laid
to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery on
last Sunady afternoon with all the
honors of the Household Of Ruth and
Eastern Star Of which she was
faithful member. The end came with
in an hour after she had been stricken
with Apoplexy. Mrs. Jordan was
member of The Mt. Zion Baptist
Church and was one Of its organizers.
Her Pastor, Rev. Z. p. Smith preached
the funeral service, assisted by Rev
l.. J. Philips Of the A. NJ. F.. Church.
Mrs. Phoe.ia Lawrence sang very
feelinRly When Peace Like River,
Mrs. G. VI. Josey, w. r. of Phyllis
Wheatly HyL-ehold 48G3, read the
coincidence Of the Order Strong men
and women were moved to tears. The
floral designs were many, coming from
friends without regard 10 color, which
bespeak the high esteem in which the
deceased was held. Mrs. Jordan was
indeed an ideal wife and mother,
leading club woman and was ever
ready TO lend helping hand TO the
needy She leaves a host Of friends
in Madison and Chicago who extend
sympathy TO her husband James Jor-
dan, her son Herman, her mother
Mrs. Lula Robinson Of Kansas City,
Kansas, and her neice Miss Katie
Warrington Of Omaha, Neb., and the
family of Mr.. Henry Jordan and join
with them in mourning her loss. May
the life Of this faithful wife, mother,
and friend be an example for those
left behind.
Requies in Pace.