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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-30
PRESIDENT WILL
ASSIST SUFFRAGE
FIGHT IN STATES
Democratic Platform Plank to
Be Carried Out.

WASHINGTON, Ian. N.-The dec
laration OF the democratic national
platform in favor OF woman suffrage
through action by states is to have the
backing Of the national administration.
The president, it is now known, be
lieves his party should do what it can
toward fulfilling this platform prom
Use and fulfilling il during the present
sessions OF state legislatures.
The Illinois plan conferring presi-
dental suffrage on women will be
supported. The National Woman Suf-
frage association, which has no con-
neotion with the organization that is
pioketing the White House, is about
10 start campaign in favor of action
by states. This does not mean that
the National Suffrage association is
to give up hope of eventually obtain
ing an amendment to the constitution
of the United States
The women OF Oklahoma who are
working for the passage of part sui
irage bill in this session of the legis-
laturc are keenly interested in the at
ttude OF President Wilson, who, it is
announced, believes that the states
should uphold the suffrage plank in the
democratic national platform.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-30

More than two-thirds OF the worlds
supply OF tin is mined in the Malay pc
ninsula.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25
LIBERIA OPPOSES GERMANY

Baltimore, Md Ernest
Lyon, Liberian Consul-General,
resident here, states the an
nouncement that Liberia has sew
cred diplomatic relations with
Germany has greater significance
than may appear, at first sight,
to the average reader. The Re-
public is neither military nor a
naval power, but its capital. Mon
rovia, place with a population
of about 5000, has. since 1910,
been a station on the cable route
between Germany and Brazil.
There are also wireless facilities
in Liberia which the Germans
have made use of in communicat-
ing with. certain of the South
American republics, and, prob
ably, with Mexico. Liberia can
do it's bit. Announcement is
now made that the State Depart
ment at Washington has been
notified that Liberia has declared
war against Germany. Iti is said
their object is to intern German
merchants and sympathizers who
are active in aiding the cause of
Germany against the allies.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

Greene county by Agent J. d. Barnes
saved the corn crop during the dry
weather Agent c. D. Menagee in Lee
county taught planters to pick up
squares and burn them and destroy
the stalks, thus saving the crop from
the boil weevil Moreover, this work
is bringing an unprecedented prosper
ity to his county. In Lowndes county
Agent N. L. Johnson reports an in
crease in production of from 3 to 100
per cent more corn per farm, so to IS
per cent more sweet potatoes, 100 to
300 per cent more velvet beans, rs to
100 per cent more peanuts and good
gardens eight to ten months in the
year. Agent J. B. Mcpherson of Ran
dolph county in addition to prevailing
on the farmers has all of the Negro
schools and churches cooperating in
his food production movements.
A feature of these replies was the
report of Agent Harry Simms, who is
conducting are Movable Schools for
Negro farmers, their wives ana chll-
dren. Selecting seed corn from the
stalk, specimen hogs to teach the men
and esoeus sack rugs, canned goods
and the like for the women, he, with
his helpers, gives concrete lessons of
the good and the bad in farming and
in farm life. Moreover, he takes up in
detail the question of health, discuss
ing the use of tooth brushes, screens,
more than one room houses to live in,
whitewash, paint, toilets, especially
sanitary toilets. Backward in health
protection in Greene county, where he
held one of his schools, all farmers
promised to take steps towards cor
recting these weaknesses Immediately
Indeed, one or two built sanitary tot
lets during the weekly session of the
school.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25
A SINISTER PARALLEL

New York, N. Y.-The New
World, stalwart of stalwarts,
points out in an editorial review
sinister parallel, which deserves
the careful reading of thoughtful
men and women everywhere.
The World says
Had it not been for the insis-
tent determination of the Slave
States to extend their peculiar
institution" the Civil War would
never have been fought. Had
the advocates of slavery leen
content to leave slavery to the
States that wanted slavery, the
issues could ultimately have been
adjusted without the loss of more
than 500, 600 lives and the vast
ing of billions of treasure.
The Southern States are now
undertaking to do what the slave
States once unsuccessfully at
tempted. They are resolved to
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25
BOULDER NOTES.

Allen Chapel Sunday School is
planning a big trolly ride and moon
light excursion for Friday, Aug. 81.
Mrs Parker and daughter of Mis-
souri, are visiting the Whites.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baskette returned to
Missouri this week.
The young ladies of Allen Chapel
had a jolly tie and apron party at the
Denton residence on Friday.
Mr. Gibson, Mrs. Baskette, and
Miss Ida Harris were givers of So
cial affairs last week.
Mrs. Leonoe Rncker is indisposed.
The last Quarterly Meeting of AL
len Chapel was observed Sunday.
Rev H. Franklin Bray was present
and preached a great sermon.
VIM. Evans and Cole Buckhalter
have passed the exams for the draft,
but have filed exemption papers as
they are married now.
DR.. r. C. Haskell and ]. T. Bush
of St Louis, and Miss Alberta Wells
of Kansas City, visited Rev. and Mrs.
A. w. Ward last week.
Jack Morrison and Alex James
were in town last week.
A. w. Ward was in Denver last
week attending Masonic Grand
Lodge.
Mesdames Seabright and Fox were
Sunday visitors.
James Manse spent Sunday with
the folks.
The young and old had a big time
this week. The merry-go-round was
here for a few days.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25
NEGRO FARM AGENTS DOING
THEIR SHARE TO WIN THE WAR
Reported by Clement Richardson, Tus-
kesee Institute, Alabama.

August II, 1917.
What are you doing to help win
the war;" This is the query which
District Agent, T. NJ. Campbell sent
out over Alabama to the Negro U. S.
Farm Demonstration Agents and Club
workers, under the Smith-Lever act
From every worker encouraging re-
ports come back. T. H. Toodle, Dallas
County Agent, launched garden CAM
paigns, taught fruit and vegetable dry
ing and canning and taught remedies
for treating sick poultry and livestock.
f. l.. Bennett, another agent in Will
cox county, where the floods brought
total destruction to food crops last
year, this year he stressed food crops
with the result that Wilcox has the
greatest outlook in its history for a
big corn crop. The people in this
county are now planting late gardens.
B. F. Hill, Madison County Agent, in
North Alabama, began his work amidst
shortage of food stuffs. He, too
stressed the raising of all kinds of
food and feed in addition to which he
has inoculated 31S hogs for cholera
and vaccinated 276 cattle for black
leg.
Miss n. Juanita Coleman, Home
Demonstration Agent, is working
among the farm women teaching them
to can, sew, preserve and keep house;
as is also Miss Susan T. Whitfield.
Indeed, the work of women agents
often brings more immediate results
than the work of the men, due to the
fact that actual returns can be had on
a given operation in one lesson, while
the men agents have to wait several
months to convince their pupils.
Hogs and poultry have been greatly
increased in Hale and Marengo coun-
ties by the work of Agent P. j. Brown.
The teaching of shallow cultivation in
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25
THE WAR DEPARTMENT
AND NEGRO SOLDIERS

Pointer and brave and able Of
ficer, with a splendid record, Is
forcibly retired at time when the
country needs just such men, at the
time when he could give his best
services, and should receive the
honors that correspond, what
chance is there for others not quite
so well equipped ?"
We repeat that it is all very well
for officials of the War Depart
ment to rehearse our well-known
soldierly qualities, but what we
want is the practical recognition of
those qualities.-NeW York Age.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

extend their prohibitory system
to the rest of the country and to
override the States that are op-
posed to Federal regulation of
the sumptuary habits of the peo-
pie. The Senate yesterday voted
to submit the amendment to the
Legislatures of the several States
and unless reason triumphs over
fanaticism in the House the
country will be torn for the next
six years by this unnecessary
and highly dangerous contro-
versy.
At time when the most SOL
emn duty of Congress is to pro-
mote American unity and consen-
trate it's energies on the winning
of the war, new subject of ma
tional discord is created by the
failure of the Senate to measure
up to its great responsibilities.
Under the Constitution as it
now stands the people of every
State have full power to regu-
late the manufacture and sale of
all alcoholic liquors. They can
license it, they can restrict it,
they prohibit it as they please.
That is how it should be. That
is how it must be if the funda-
mental principles of the Govern
ment of the United States are
not to be overthrown and the
Federal authority made the die
tator of the personal habits of
very man, woman and children
the United States.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

Colored men are not allowed to
drive automobiles in Miami, Fla,
even if they own them. North
ern pleasure-seekers, who bring
their personal chauffeurs with
them, are compelled to lay them
off, if colored, and hire local
white drivers, or run the risk of
having cars broken up. This is
one of the reasons that urged
colored men to migrate to the
North. The South has the pow
er to check the Negro exodus by
according these colored men the
protection of the law. This So
luton of this great problem is
squarely up to the generous
minded and public-spirited lead
cas- of Florida and other Southern
states.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

Washington, D. C.-Negroes
are being excluded from the Av-
iation Corps despite the commun-
ication received some time ago
by Prof. Scarborough of Wilber-
force, which stated that colored
aviators were wanted. In apply
ing for an appointment as men,
Der of the Aviation Corps a col
ored man residing in Pensacola,
Fla, has received a letter from
the Aero Division of the War De-
partment which reads: Color
ed applicants are not being accep-
ted for enlistment in the Avia-
ton Section, Signal Corps of the
Regular Army"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

Jackson, Miss, Aug. IA, 1917.
The state Republican execu-
tive committee of Mississippi in
call session here today to fill the
vacancy on the national Repub-
lican executive committee, caused
by the death of the late l.. B.
Mosely unanimously elected Hon.
P. w. Howard to fill the position.
This is deserved and very sig
nal honor coming to a worthy
member of the race.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

Charleston, S. c., Aug. a.
The Siedenberg Cigar Factory is
enlarging its plant and it is said
will employ 500 co!ored girls in
the stemming department. They
find it impossible to secure suffi-
cient white girls. An average
of SIS per week will be paid.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

Pennsgrove, N. j., August. IA.
There are now more than 400
colored powder workers employ
ed in the plants here and more
are coming every day. In order
to provide accommodations, the
Du Pont Co., has decided to build
a village at Deepwater Point to
house these workers and their
families. A branch of the Y. M.
C. A has already been started
for them.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

Since we have been at war with
Germany. nothing very encourag-
mo has come out of the War De
partment regarding Negro soldiers.
Some time ago Secretary Baker
said some complimentary things
about the Negro's record as sol
der. but since we entered the war
the Secretary and his Department
have been silent on that subject.
Tn fact. and not without reason,
the impression has. been given that
the Negro's services are not really
wanted We believe that Secre-
tarv Baker is fair man and prac-
ticallv devoid of prejudice but the
pressure of the Southern oligarchy
has been brought to bear on the de-
partment over which he presldes
with the result of shutting out col
ored men as far as it could possibly
be done.
With this attitude of the Gov
erument in mind. the following re-
marks about Negro soldiers attrlb-
uted TO some "high official III Pro-
vost Marshal General Crowder S
office" in last Mondays Evening
Sun are somewhat surprising:
They will be a distinct innovation
at the front. They are among the
best soldering material we've got
never saw Negro troops yet who were
cutters under fire. They make
mighty good fighters
And when they get in the 'front.'
line trenches the Hun will know II IN
more ways than one. They'll not oniy
provide Kaiser Willie's boys with
some of the niftiest bayonet duels
they ever fought, but they'll tune up
in the evening and give them an Old
time minstrel show.
This is all very true and good,
as far as it goes. But the fine,
soldierly qualities of Negro troops
are so well known and so well estab-
lished that a mere rehearsal OF them
by an official in the War Depart
ment does not, after all, mean very
much. What zoe tCam is prdcticdI
recognition of these qualities by the
Government Up to the present
time that sort of recognition has
not been given. The willingness OF
colored men to serve In both the
army and the navy has been PLAIN
lv discouraged; they have been let
in grudgingly. This attitude is un-
doubtedly due to the powerful in
fluence of a certain Southern ele-
ment which is determined that the
Negro shall not be allowed to wear
the uniform and bear arms, be
cause wearing the uniform and
bearing arms are labels of equal
citizenship.
And thing more discouraging
still is the conviction which has
been forced on the race that there
is line in the army beyond which
no Negro. no matter how fine, fear
less and intelligent a fighter he
may be, can hope to pass. We can
not help asking ''if man like
Lieut.. Colonel Young, West
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

Baltimore, Md. Wesley Enold
SO years old, of Alabama, and
his sister, Matilda Webster, II
years old residing in this city,
have been united after a separa-
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

Belleville, H., Aug. Is. IS. l..
Schulz, who was of the 105 per-
sons. indicted here in connection
with the East St. Louis race
riots, was brought into the cir
cult court from Mount Carmel,
ILL.,, today and pleaded guilty.
He was sentenced to five years
Imprisonment on charge of con-
spiracy, and to an indeterminate
sentence to be served concurrent
ly on charge of assault to kill.
1t is the impression here that he
is to be used at the trial of other
indicted men as a witness for the
prosecution. Schulz was arrest
ed at Mount Carmel Thursday.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

Olatha, Kan. Aug. 11.-Moses
Fereby, age 67 years, did not an
swer advertisements of firms fur
nishing skin-whitener or used
any other method of changing
his very black skin to white, but
in Z years this condition did come
about and with the exception of
few black spots on the back of
his hands and neck, his entire
body is white. Fereby who has
conducted barbershop here
since 1884 refused a liberal Of
fer to join side show stating
he preferred to end his days in
the barber shop. Physicians at
tribute his condition to an organic
illness.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25
RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

ton of 63 years. They were
torn apart during slavery days at
their home in Dorchester County
63 years ago. The aged brother
has come to Baltimore and in
tends to reside with his sister
the remainder of his days.
Brother and sister had not heard
a word of each other until three
weeks ago, when the former de-
cided to search for his sister.
He finally got clew that she
was married and living in Balti-
more and he instituted a search
and succeeded in locating her.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-08-25

Richmond, Va, Aug. 10, 1917.
Despite the fact that they evin-
ced great enthusiasm in regis
tering June 5 and showed an
eagerness to join the colors, Vir-
ginia colored men are failing in
large numbers to pass the ply
sical tests for the draft army,
about 95 pei cent, of those ex-
amined here today being rejected.
The white men are making far
better showing in the examina-
tions. In Petersburg, where
about as many colored men as
whites registered, 70 per cent.
of the registrants are claiming
exemption, while Negroes are
leading in those failing to pass.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-04-12

companied by r. H. Lowe, the trust
worthy postmaster of this place,
autoed last Thursday to Edward Nc
Daid camp near Buckingham Flats.
Mr.. Hynd reports ample supply Of
spring grass and that his lambs are
doing splendidly upon it.
Last Sunday the valley was aroused
at the sight of two pedestrians break
ing in bucking motorcycle. Many
sightseers craned their necks to as
certain who the brave, intrepid ones
could be. When, 10, w. H. Routhe
of Lundells and Miss Douglas of
lower Willow creek answered to the
unknown. parties.
w. B. Ewing, resident of Willow
creek for IS years, possesses one of
the best productive alfalfa ranches In
the valley, whose products always
! command the best prices of the mar
ket. 1t is understood, however, that
he wishes to seek change of climate,
and is closing deal for property near
ROseburg, Ore, where he will engage
in dry farming and stock raising. His
many neighbors bid him God speed.
The clean up day of District No.
was somewhat disturbed by the con-
dition of the weather. However, a
faithful band of workers engaged
themselves in the afternoon. The
yard now presents different appear
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-04-12
CECIL ITEMS.

George Melton engaged work this
year with Henry Streeter on the hill.
J. H. Franklin and c. M. Melton
have added their names to the Ga
zette-Times list.
J. Fl. Miller, who spent the winter
with Mr.. Franklin, is now working
for Peter Benson.
Messrs. Osborn and Logan were
busily engaged in the care of their
gardens the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Crawford of
Morgan we're down to Cecil Sunday to
attend Easter services.
Grandpa Melton, who is around IA
years old, encountered four mile
trip last Friday to round up his cows
A number of visitors found their
way into the Cecil school last week
and they report school affairs in q
flourishing condition.
Melvin Carter, lad of 13 years
who was left cripple from mower
cut, entered the fifth grade of the Ce
Gil school last Monday.
Mrs. Jennie Flanagan paid weel
end visit with her friend, Mrs. J. H
Franklin. She stopped off from hel
return home. to Pendleton to visit {
niece who lives near Echo.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-04-12

George Wilson, who recently ac-
quired the art of propelling Ford
machine, has given his friends to un-
derstand that he will drive one of his
own in the near future.
Last Saturday marked the home
coming of Clyde and Amy Franklin,
who have been living on large stock
ranch near Lovelock, Nevada. Their
many friends hailed them with de-
light.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Minor, who were
looking after business affairs at this
place last Wednesday, met Miss
Blanche Minor at the train and on the
following day made their return to
Heppner in the auto.
/ Miss Douglas, of the lower Willow
creek school, had to close her school
last week on account of sickness. On
Thursday she was seen in Cecil, en-
route for the Moore residence, where
she visited for a few days.
On Friday last the usual affairs of
this place were disturbed by the
alarm issued from the Streeter home
of lost child. Matters assumed a
degree Of uncertainty until two hours
later when the lost child emerged
from the engine room, where it had
fallen asleep.
Jack Hynd and son Herbert, ac-
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-04-12

ance. The shrubbery in front has
been given careful trimming. Also
gate was constructed for the en-
trance opening and few boards
nailed on the fence. 1t seems, that
for the lack of nails, the yard en-
closure was not finished. The school
was closed from Wednesday evening
until Monday morning.
The program held last Saturday
evening in the Cecil hall was largely
attended, Notwithstanding the down.
pour of rain. There were % numbers
pleasingly rendered to an apprecia-
tive audience. Mrs. Minor cOntribut-
ed a reading entitled "The Easter
Bell' with such rendition as to prove
her ability in the niceties Of interpre-
tation. Boyd Logan, in his unique
style, gave the realistic touches to q
September gale. Miss Annie Lowe
presented piano voluntary and ac-
companied for the musical part OF the
program with fine credit.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-04-12
Our Easter Note.

Our village responded to Easter,
The rich festival of the year,
With thoughtful service far dearer
Than the clouds Of angry fear.
There was a blue on the hills,
There was a freshness in the air,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-04-12

Bernard Pehr, principal Of the
Hardman school, was down from the
south end city last Friday.
Karl Kirk, formerly night clerk at
the Palace hotel, has returned to
Heppner after spending several weeks
in Echo,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-04-12

G. G. Bleasdale, Overland car rep
resentative of Portland, spend sever
al days in Heppner the past week. He
went to lone Monday. The Overland
Company is represented with two
agencies in this county, Minor & Co.,
of this city, and Frank Engelman, Of
lone.
Tom O'Brien of Butter creek spent
Saturday in Heppner.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-04-12
rNIAllAln Is no more necessary
IvUAVVU than Smallpox. S Army
HUvU experience has demonstrated

cacy. and harmlessness, Of Antityphod Vaccination.
Be vaccinated NOW by your physician, you and
vcur family. It Is more vital than house insurance.
Ask your physician, druggist, or send for Have
yo. had typhoid" telling Of Typhoid Vaccine,
results from use, and danger from Typhoid Carriers.
THE CUTTER LABORATORY, BeRktLEY, CAL.
sRooveiNs WccInEs . sEauns vHoss v. g. GOV LICENSE
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1917-04-12

There was a tinkle in the rills
That divested us of cares.
The Easter air was still alive
With the twittering of the birds,
And the bees that flew from the hives,
With their message of glad words.
So may our closed-in hearts expand
From the power of life within,
That everywhere the Christ CON-
mands:
Be ye raised up from your sins.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-02
.eThe Shielding shadow

Inc SnlclQng SHADOW
'NThe Shielding Shadow" is becom-
ing more and more popular and more
intensely gripping and interesting
with each succeeding chapter Tomor-
row the eighth chapter, '"The Haunted
Hand" will be shown, a short synop-
sis Of what has transpired follows:
Adventurous Jerry Carson en-
barks in search of hidden treasure
with the promise of Leontine Wal
colt to be his wife on his return. Her
father favor Sebastian Navarro.
Jerry's ship is burned, he is reported
lost. Sebastian presses his atten-
tions. Jerry suddenly turns up to
father favors Sebastian Navarro.
against him. In a struggle for a
forged paper Diego Navarro is killed
and Jerry is convicted Of the murder.
He escapes. and find the treasure and
a wonderful chemical pellet. Leon
tine is forced to marry Sebastian.
On the honeymoon he attacks her in
a rage. Suddenly he is confronted
by a weird apparation. Ravengar
forces a confession from Louie. Sc
bastian attempts to get it. An earth
quake occurs; in the excitement Red
Finn steals the confession and flees
He appears in New York as Romanof
and enlists the aid of Madame Blanca
Leontine confronts her husband in
the gambling house. The Shadow
battles for her and she escapes witt