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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21

To the Editor of the Kniekerboeker
Press:
Sir: Permit me, IN impartial oh.
server, TO reply to the letter pahiishsd
in your paper from Mr.. Bracket, Of
Saratoga
Everybody in the State, that has an
ounce Of common sense, knows that Bess
Murphy removed Governor salzer BE-
cause the governor was determined 10
do what he believed was night, regard
less Of Murphy; because he got after
the grafters, in the interest Of honest
governmsnt; and because he advocated
Legislative reforms in the interest of
the people to which Murphy and his
gang were opposed.
The impeachment proceeding was q
farce and q scandal It was Illegal
and uneonstitutional. Every lawyer in
the State who is not a Tammany lawyer
win ten yoa 20. The whole matter was
= political frane-up, and has damned
Tammany Hail forever. I have gone
over the record, and say this a. just
man, and an old-tine Democrat.
Mr.. Brackets conscience seems to
be troubling him now for the ignOble
part he played in that infamous pro-
eeedine Il ID too late, however, for
Mr.. Bracket 10 come before the pub
lie md ak for vote of confidence
for the insiOriOss part he played, at the
reqeest u fanmany, and for the money
there Wa in q.
Rest assured the decent people of the
State ot Nes York win never FORGET
the essd Tat Governor sulber did. They
know hsuas erueiked by the Tanmany
PinadabuAA, in q packed political court, !
not for his vices but for his virtues.
TIE setsrs win never forgive the man
who removed Governor sal.er; and Il |
these mn think 20 let them come before |
the people for pubiie once, and the |
reteD Mn Let tAsn know What they
thiak about L. This has been the case
ever since lsls. and 1t win esatinns 20
long - one Of tAsn Is . eaadidsts for
palitisal p1iss. II Mr.. Braekstt do.hts
il iast II him run fer come pslitieal
once aaa Ne Yin bury him under an
sEalan<hs Of adverse vosss ia.t the
.1ms - Ne intsad 70 bury Bozs MIR
phy,s p.ppst-n. snith-sa slsetien
day. /,
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21
srx Moxz NEGROES HANGED ron
HOUSTON Azsrr z1orA

San Antonio, Tex.-Death penalties
for asaisting in the Houston, Tex, riot.
were paid here Wednesday by six Ne
gross, hanged under eourt-nartial SEN
tenees at dsybrsak at Fort Sam Hons
ton Presidential sanction had pre-
vioasly been given 20 the military death
sentences.
tThirtssa Negroes rere hanged last
Dessnbsr for taking part IN thsss sane
army riots Capt Joseph Mates Of
Chicago was killed IN the nutiny.)
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21

those whe think and net for themselves
along political lines, never win march
under the false banner Of such wrong or
false leaders as Edward II. Wright and
Rev. Al. Carey and Co.
The voters in the Second Ward at
the late primaries took some of the con-
eeit out Of the Hon. Oscar DePriest, who,
as the head and front Of the so-ealled
peoples movement within the Repub-
liean party in the Second Ward, received
six thousand votes when he ran as an
Independent Republican candidate for
alderman last spring and from that time
to the present Mr.. DePriest and his
loud-mouthed shouters and camp fol.
lowers maintained that six thousand
Colored voters belonged to the Peoples
movement in the Second Ward and prior
to the primaries so il In maintained that
some of the wisest White politicians, who
thought that they could or would ride
right into power on the backs of those
six thousand Colored voters, would not
spend one dime in the way Of advertis-
ing in any Colored Newspaper, dumped
many thousands Of dollars into the see-
Ond Ward to aid the Peoples movement
which was seemingly fast lettering
toward its early political grave and that
after the primaries were all over and
The smoke Of that insane and Disgrace
iul battle had cleared away it seems that
he ColOred gentleman who thought he
vas really running for the nomination
Tor Congress against Hon. Martin B.
Madden only received twenty-seven hun
ired votes in the entire First Congress
Iional District of Illinois, while on the
'ther hand Mr.. De Priest received six
thousand votes in the Second Ward Of
hat same district, which Is self evident
hat the Peoples movement is on the
1ane, that its head leaders were utterly
nable to control or to deliver six thou
and votes to either one of the three
OEtending Republican political factions
rior to the late primaries.
Lawyer Augustus L. Williams, who was
ere, there and every place at the same
inc in his race for the nomination for ]
tate Senator from the Third Senatorial {
district Of Illinois, feels that he did not !
eeeive q square deal at the late prim-
~ contest, that some sharp corners
Tere turned in order to trick him out of {
he nomination, that he was forced to
all one Of the election commissioners {
ITO the district to enable him to con- q
md and to maintain his constitutional c
ghts under the present primary law t
nd by reason of that fact many of the p
'iends and political hackers of Mr.. q
'ilhans are urging him to enter the
zee a. an Independent Republican Il
indicate for State Senator from the Z
bird Senatorial District of Illinois. d
90. = a
Attorney James e. White, who made @
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21

1t is reported that agents Of the Gov
eminent are at work on the South Side
endeavoring to find housing aecOmmO-
dations for several thousand members
of the Race to be brought here and
used in munitiOn plants. The old sdsse
runs: "It is an i'm wind that blows
nobody good" Let the wind keep
blowing.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21

Prof. A. W. Craig and Lawyer Joseph
H. Stewart, Of Washington, D. c., and
Rev. J. r. Ransom, of Kansas City
Kan, are delegates to the National
Equal Rights League meeting in thi,
city.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21

Miss Isabel F. Green, who has bees
visiting Mrs. George sublett, 1908 Wash
ington boulevard, has returned to her
home in Washington, d. C. She reports
having had a very delightful time while
here. -
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21

Mr.. Frank C. Lovrey, president Of
the Chicago District Allen C, L League,
is organizing the entire city into sub
divisions in charge Of division presi-
dents. He is very enthusiastic sbOu.
the work and says "we're going over
the top this year"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21

Miss Gladys Erg, of 3l1o Rhodes Az
enue, entertained q number Of gih
friends at her home last Saturday even
ing. Games were INDUCED in, also dane
ing enjoyed by many, after which re
freshments were served on a Hoover
lied menu.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21

Bishop i. N. Ross, of WashingtOa,
d. c., presiding over West Africs, and
his wife, Mrs. I. N. Ross, are expected
in the city soon As guests Of their son,
L N. Ross, Jr, who is secretary Of the
Emerson street branch Y. N. C. A. in
Evanston.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21
CITY NEWS.
Reported by Lawyer 8. z o. Wsstsrhsld

Mr.. William J. Martin, postal clerk,
spent the week end at Graylsnd Farm,
Des PLANES, ILL.,, as the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert L. Taylor.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21
HON. OSCAR DE PRIEST And THE PEG
PIES MOVEMENT IN THE SECOND WARD
FELL. BIZ THE WAYsIDE IN TIE LATE PR
MARY CONTEST.

" 80 -
splendid raee for nomination for state
Senator from the Third Senatorial Dis
.rict Of Illinois, viii four years from
nov make the second attempt to land
that nomination against all eomers. Mr..
white is q high-elass lawyer and he
would reflect much credit on the Colored
people in the senate Of this state.
Col 8. B. Turner very successfully put
one over on the head political bosses
around and about him for he made o
home run and beat the Republican or
CARNATIONS in the First and Second
Wards and landed in the Legislature
from the First Senatorial District of
Illinois with fifteen hundred majority at
his back.
The majority Of the members Of the
Grand Order Of Odd Fellows have at last
become absolutely Disguised with the
close listed or the iron rule Of Col Ed
ward II. Morris and at q meeting Of the
leading men of that order held in New
York City recently, Col Morris was un-
horsed and relieved Of the further trou-
BILE Of drawing twelve hundred dollars
per year, at the same time doing moth
ing to improve or to advance the order
which has been going backwards or
still under his despotie rule or
nisrule, and the election Of new officers
If that order resulted as follows:
The B. N. C. refused to accept any
Ocial entertainment during the state Of |
Var even though New York and her
amous hospitality was manifested in a
trong desire to furnish same.
II
The election resulted a. follows:
irand Master, John 8. Noel, Charles
on, W. Va; Deputy Grand Master,
v. T. Francis, st. Paul, MINI; Grand
eeretary, Robt. J. Nelson, Harrisburg
"a; Grand Treasurer, Charles Col
ourne, Wilmington, Del; Grand Di-
eetors: W. T. Andrews, South Caro-
m; ]. G. Robinson, Knoxville, Tenn; {
?. P. Kemp, Detroit, Mich; william
Ornelius, New York, N. Y; J. An 4
,ony Josey, Madison, Wis; Auditors: =
has. Z. Mitchell, Institute, W. Va; e
: E. Warner, New York, N. Y; and q
'aae II. Nutter, Atlantic City, N. J.
rand Attorney, Percy W. Howard, =
aekson, Miss; Delegate to England, I
!. L. Houston, Washington, D. c. I
Before leaving for his home the Z
rand Master, John E. Noel, made the I
flowing statement to your representa-
yes: 1--WE viii enter at once upon o
vigorous and concerted effort to re- :
nit our membership, replenish our o
harmonic our factions and I
ace the G. U. o. o. F. again upon
e high pinnacle it formerly occupied.
The Grand Household elected the fol- 9
wing officers: n. W. @. g, Mammie B
alley; r. W. G. g., sigenia Hender- "
n; @. W. r, Ola N. Walkers; G. W. 7. a
ID g. q. D., Ida Davis, Annie Groom. Ii
and Usher, Lena Evans; Grand Cham
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21

A LKfTKR FROM A WELLKNoWN
CITIZEN ABOUT GOVERNOR
WHITMAN, Rx-sENAroR BRAcK-
Ell, HoRlKR GOVERNOR sUI.xzR
And BOSS MUzPHY's HANDY
NAN. THE HoNoRAHIz AT.
SMITH OF rAAn6ARY HALL.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21
RspubEe ~
Second Ward who that
n the SpiaG Of 1919

berlain, Mary B. English; Grand shep-
herd, Lizzie Rucker and Grand Pre-
late, Anna Freeman.
After the election Of officers the Com
mittee on Credentials reported the en-
tire delegation from the State Of Georgia
as regular and accredited representa-
tives and 4 beautiful demonstration by
the B. N. C. was then witnessed, which
included a call for q speech by the Hon.
BENZ. J. Davis who was escorted to the
platform by 4 special committee amid q
tremendous applause and a wonderful
enthusiastic ovation He responded in
the most excellent speech ever deliv-
cred before any session of the B. NJ C,
which was interrupted continually by
evidence of the great esteem which the
entire body entertained for him.
A patriotic resolution depicting the
wonderful history Of the Black Sol
diers and "pledging our last drop Of
blood and our last penny to our COun-
try" intending also the special direction
to the Sub Committee Of Management
'to make sale Of the 5000 certificates
Of indebtedness owned by the Order and
to add q sufficient amount to net q sum
Of $4,000 and invest the same in the |
Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds"
The National Equal Rights League be-
gan its three days sessions at Olivet
Baptist Church on Tuesday evening,
which was crowded for the occasion
md Attorney Patrick H. o'Donnell de-
ivered the opening address
He made the speech Of his life and
'ointed out q. few Of the many things
which the Colorsd people must adhere
o in order to come into the full pos
ession Of their own in this country. |
Well on to ffty delegates were
resent, representing eighteen states
nd In the main their deliberations were
ober and very ereditable. More win be
aid in the next issue of this paper con-
srning the National Equal Rights
eague. q
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1918-09-21

The decent and respectable coiessd
people residing In that ward, that IL,
those whe think and net for themselves
along political lines, never win march
under the false banner Of such wrong or
false leaders as Edward II. Wright and
Rev. Al. Carey and Co.
The sun., 1918-12-18
TO PROBE DELAY
IN SOLDIER PAY
House Begins Inquiry Into
War Risk Insurance
Bureau.
INEFFICIENCY Is CHARGED
Hope to Place Blame for the
Holdup of Payments
to Men.
Special Despatch to The suS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE volley
OF criticim against the mishandling Of
the affairs of the War Risk Insurance
Bureau, TO which has been charged
thousands and thousands Of cases Of
severe privation in the families Of
soldiers, because OF failure 10 provide
them with funds due them, eliminated
to-day in the introduction of a reso-
luton for 4 special Congress investi-
cation Of the bureau.
Representative McFadden (Pa.). the
Banking and Currency Committee, in
troduCed the resolution which is a
privileged one and was referred 10
the Rules Committee.
After setting forth the failure Of
the War Risk Insurance Bureau 10
carry out the purposes for which It
was created the resolution provides
that the Speaker appoint a select COM
mittee of nine Representatives, whose
duty il shall be to make a thorough
inquiry into the affairs of the Bureau
Of War Risk Insurance, compensation
and allotment laws and to report its
conclusions and recommendations to
the House not later than January Is,
1919"
The resolution would invest this
committee with authority to compel
attendance of witnesses and the pro
( due ton of documents.
The sun., 1918-12-18
ITALY ASKS WILSON'S AID IN BIG DEMANDS;
PRESIDENT TO TELL ARMY HIS PEACE BASIS;
AFTER WAR POLICIES UP IN SENATE TO-DAY
RAIN KEEPS WILSON OFF
VERSAILLES GOLF LINKS
When Skies Brighten Later President Motors in Out
skirts of Completely Receivers From
Cold He Took to Europe.

Murat mansion for luncheon. Miss
Margaret Wilson Joined them at the
table.
President Wilson'S health continues
good. He has completely shaken off
the cold which followed him to Europe.
William G. Sharp, the American
Ambassador, gave a dinner this eve
ming in honor of President and Nine.
Poincare and President and Mrs. Will
son. The guests included the Ambas-
sadors to France, the presidents of
the Senate and Chamber, the Ministers
Of Marine and Foreign Affairs, Mar
shals Joffre and Foch and the Prefect
Of the Seine and their wives, the
American delegates to the peace con-
ference and Gems. Pershing, Bliss and
Harts.
A reception followed the dinner, at
which many notable men of France
and the United States were present
A great crowd massed in front of the
embassy acclaimed both Presidents.
The sun., 1918-12-18
WOUNDED NOT PAID
OWING TO RED TAPE
200 Chateau ThierTy Veter-
ans Here Penniiess.

Through mixup in the deliveranP
of service records along with the
transfer and discharge of many of the
boys who have been across. especially
those who are hospital cases, army
pay has Ieeu held up and many of
these soldiers are in hospitals OF New
York and walking the streets of the
city without a dollar in their pockets.
The distressing situation iS one that
is unavoidable. from an army stand
point, because the pay system of the
army is based upon the service record,
which Identities the soldier. In the
quick change Of units at the front,
several times these service records
were lost, and in some cases the boys
have been without money from the
army for four months. Two hundred
Chateau Thierry veterans are in the
city and being entertained at various
clubs because their pay vouchers were
lost.
But the chief effect OF the red tape
connected with paying the douEhboN
is that soldiers sent from one hospital
to another are badly out of luck
and have to depend largely upon
money from home and friends. The
army Quartermaster Department. de-
cided, in view of the situation, to give
IS partial payments for each month
the boys were without pay, and in some
instances boys have received these
payments, The Red Cross advances
money in some cases to those who
are discharged and have no money
but transportation to places OF enlist
ment
The sun., 1918-12-18
Thanksgiving Smokes
Herald Xmas Smokes

LIEUT.. f. j. McOSKER. Head
- quarters Ordnance Detach-
ment, First Army, wrote on
Thanksgiving Day from Souilly,
France: "In the name of the
members of this detachment, l
wish to thank you for the to-
bacco. We received it in Verdun,
quite historic spot, and for the
boys to have enough smokes on
a holiday made quite a historic
occasion"
THE SUN Tobacco Fund hopes
the Thanksgiving letters quoted
on page will I've duplicated by
the Christmas and New Years
letters to come.
WARNING. THE SUN To-
BACCO FUND has no connection
with any other fund, organiza-
tion or publication. It employs
no agents or solicitors.
The sun., 1918-12-18

PARIS, Dec. 17.-For the first time
since his arrival in France President
Wilson was forced to change his plans
this morning because Of bad weather.
He had intended going to Versailles
for round on the golf links, but rain
prevented
He made an unannounced and in
formal visit to Versailles yesterday.
intending to inspect the links. but his
chauffeur, who was unacquainted with
the route, missed the golf course and
Mr.. Wilson saw only the palace, re-
turning to Paris in time for luncheon.
During the morning the President
remained in his study to-day. engaged
with his correspondence. Toward
noon the skies frightened and the
President and Mrs. Wilson, accom-
panied by Rear Admiral Cary T. Gray
son. the Presidents medical adviser
went for an automobile ride in the
outskirts Of Paris. returning to the
The sun., 1918-12-18
u. S. TROOPS TAKE
EX-KAISER'S CASTLE
Americans Guard Summer
Home of Wilhelm on Rhine.

WITH THE AMENCAN ARMY of OCCC-
PATTON, Dec. l6 (dclayedb The royal
castle in Coblenz, known as one Of
the former German Emperor's sum-
mer palaces, is now under guard by
American troops. The palace stands
on the banks of the Rhine, stones
throw from the business centre of Co
blenz. The palace is surrounded by
royal gardens" and contains many
articles OF historic interest, in addi-
ton to sllverware and other belong
ings Of William l., who Cnce occupied
the building.
Since the arrival OF the Americans
there have heen several attempts TO
remove some OF the valuables in the
palace. Therefore II was decided that
the guard Should he placed around the
house as a precaution against the fur
nlture and ether things inside beil <
disturbed.
The royal barracks within the pal
ace gardens is occupied by American
troops, but thus far the Americans
have not entered Ahe palace itself.
The sun., 1918-12-18
HEAR BOLSHEVIKI
HAVE 5000, 900 ARMY
Newspaper Dispatches Say
Russian Reds Are Gaining.
Special Gable Despatch to The Sun and the
Public Ledger.

Public Ledger.
tOpvT0ht 1873; all rights reserved.
LONDON, Dec. 17.-Some newspapers
to-day made a conspicuous feature Of
a "Bolshevik army of 5000, 900 men,"
A despatch from Chrstiania saying
prominent business men who have
just returned from Russia declare the
Boisheviki have an army of nearly a
million men already is considered sur
prising here, but there are no means
of testing the accuracy OF this report.
II Is known the 'Iiiied fleets are now
established on the shores of the White
and Black seas, that British warships
are in the Gulf of Finland and that
Grand Duke Nicholas Is reported head
ing a counter revolution in the south
east.
The situation in Esthonia is re-
ported critical, the Russian Bolshe-
visits following the Withdrawing Ger
mans and pluncering as they advance.
These marauders are followed by
crowds of Chinese armed with knives
and axes who entered Russia in 1916
and now follow the Bolshevik armies
everywhere.
The only hope for the inhabitants
appears to lie in the presence of a
British squadron at Reval. where local
Bolsheviki are very active buying
arms and ammunition from German
soldiers. The Germans are spreading
reports the British are coming to take
possession Of the county. but the resi-
The sun., 1918-12-18
French sun. Demand Recognition.

PARIS. Dec, l7,-Several groups Of
French woman suffrage advocates have
Joined in issuing a manifesto demand
ing that the political rights OF women
be recognized by the Government be-
foreE CHE next election is held.
The sun., 1918-12-18
TROOPS TO HEAR
AMERICAN AIMS
Wilson'S Christmas Address
Will Unfold Objects Of
His Mission.
TO IMPRESS STATESMEN
Speech Is Expected to Be Most
Important of Any He Has
Given in Europe.
ny LAURENCE HILLS.
StdT Correspondent Of The Sun.

CoptN0h, 1913; az rt0htS reserted.
PARIS, Dec. 17-President Wilson's
address to the American troops at
Christmas, 1t Is expected, will be his
most important speech since he left
home. He will arrive at the front
on the oath. and after spending
Christmas with the soldiers will visit
the devastated area.
! The Presidents speeches so far
/ have been of the character required
by the social amenities, but he Is most
anxious to present in more detail the
American position before the real
preliminary conferences begin. 1t
was intimated to-day that his address
to the troops would be OF this nature
and would be comparable with some
Of his notable speeches in America.
President Wilson desires that the
people of Europe as we'll as it's states
men should understand thoroughly
| his mission here. and he wants to
emphasize as soon as possible In an
European address the unseltishnesS of
Americas aims and his conception of
Il permanent peace basis.
What Statesmen Have Learned.
| According to the best information
| to-day the situation since the PreSi-
dents arrival has not undergone any
change except In the following re-
spectS: European statesmen for the
first time have examined President
! Wilson Mt close range and have
: learned that he is not figurchcad in
The American Government.
They have learned alSO-and this Is
even more important at this moment
to the success OF the conference.-the
the President has not come here with
any idea of debating the peace terms
hut Is open to argument on all dis
puted points. This has served to
allay the fears entertained Mt one
time that President Wilson might
pursue an independent course In deal
ing with Germany If the Entente
leaders disagreed with him On vital
matters.
+ 1t Is becoming more and more evil
dent that unique situation has been
created through the presence of the
President himself and the personal
handling by the American Executive
Of diplomatic subjects.
! Taking PreSident's Measure.
The European diplomats are taxi
ing the Presidents measure before
beginning the real conferences. There
Is no question that some of them had
To revise their earlier estimates of
him and to adjust themselves to the
new situation in which they find
themselves in having to deal directly
with the head of the American Gov
ernment.
President Wilson held n long con
ference last evening with Premier
Venizelos, who impaired Ia him the
aspirations of Greece and his views
Of the Balkan situation. The Presi-
, dent thus was introduced first hand
to one of the most difficult problems
that will come before the peace con
ference.
In view of the coming meeting be
tween President Wilson and Premier
Orlando. probably on Friday of this
week. some significance was attached
to-day to visit of the Italian Am
Continued on Second Page.
The sun., 1918-12-18
Bolsheviki Evacuating
Petrograd, Is Reported

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 1.-THE
newspapers here say travellers
arriving from Petrograd an
nounce that the Bolsheviki have
begun the evacuation of the Rus
sian capital, preparatory to pro-
ceeding to Nizhni-Novgorod.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IT,
Defeat Of Russian Bolshevik
forces with the capture of 1,100
prisoners and twenty cannon, by
the Don Cossacks in the Vorowesj
region, was reported in a des-
patch to-day to the State De-
partment.
The sun., 1918-12-18
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The sun., 1918-12-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

Fair to-day and tomorrow; no change
in temperature.
Highest temperature yesterday, IS; lowest, a.
Detailed weather reports on last page.