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Phoenix tribune., 1918-08-10
PHOENIX WITNESSES Exciting GUN.PLAY
Drafted Coored Men In Kno2ue Giuen Rioous Send Of
WHY We FIGHT

The high aims of America and her
allies are well expressed in President
Wilson's greetings to France on Bas-
tile day:
'As France celebrated .our Fourth
of July. so do we celebrate her Four
Iteenth, keenly conscious of a COM
radeship of arms and of purposes of
which we are deeply proud. The sea
seems very marrow today. France is
so close to our hearts. The war is
being fought to save ourselves from
intolerable things. but it is also being
fought to save mankind. We extend
our hands to each other, to the great
peoples with whom we are associated:
and to. the peoples everywhere who
love right and prize justice as thing
beyond price, and consecrate our
selves once more to the noble enter
prise of peace and Justice, realizing
the great conceptions that have lifted
France and America high among the
Tree peoples of the world, The French
flag flies today from the staff of the
White House, and America is happy
to do honor to that flag"
Phoenix tribune., 1918-08-10

Concerning conservation, Col. Chas
Young, U. s. Army. has the following
to say:
"The Negro people of the world
over. more than any other race group,
lends themselves to service and sacri-
fee for the love of principle or an
IDEAL
80 in this hour OF our country's
trial. if those of us who cannot go to
the front can aid in assuring liberty
and human equity by wheat conser-
walton, let us eat three kinds of wheat
less bread three times a day: Corn
Bread. Crust and Crumbs.
Considering the deep significance
for US of this war, to eat more than
our share of wheat bread would place
US in the role of slackers and we
would be eating Flapdoodle (fooPs
bread)."
Phoenix tribune., 1918-08-10
COLORED MAN HOLDS
WORLDS RECORD AS
FATHER OF QUADRuPLEIS
Has 13 Sons in U. s. Army and
IL Girls in War Work

RALEIGH, NJ c., Aug. 6.-John
Ward, a Race man, of Goldsboro. has
thirteen of his eighteen sons in the
Ninth and Tenth United States Cav
airy, while his seventeen daughters
are busy with war work. The facts
are vouched for by Sheriff R. H. Ed
wards Of Wayne county, of which
Goldsboro is the county seat Ward
also probably holds the record for
quadruplets. says Sheriff Edwards.
who gives the record thus:
Ward was born April 21, 1856, at
Goldsboro. He has married three
times, and his last wife is now living.
His first wife bore him fifteen chill
dren, four at one time twice. three at
one time twice. one at time once.
His second wife bore him two at one
time twice, three at one time once and
five one at a time. His present wife
has borne him eight, one at time.
His first wife lived six years and
three weeks after marriage, his Sec
ond wife eight years and six months.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-08-10
MAILING YOURSELF MONEY

, Every time you stick Thrift or
War Savings Stamp on your card you
are mailing money to yourselves to be
received later with interest. Cashing
In these stamps is going to be better
than getting money from home." for
with the money comes the reminder
that you contributed to the great vic
tory which then will have been COM
pletely won
Phoenix tribune., 1918-08-10
PHOENIX WITNESSES TYPICAL
WESTERN GUN PLAY WHEN ONE
MAN HOLDS CROWDS At BAY
Loaded Automatic In Hands Determined Man
Of Officers and Hundreds Private Citizens
(By Tribunte STAFF Reporter)

Saturday noon, August 3, there ap-
peared on the streets of Phoenix a
scene, rarely ever Witnessed in civil
lied communities. The spectacle of
one man wearing a pair of blue over
aSls and with a red bandana handker-
chief about his neck, holding a crowd
that was variously estimated at be-
tween four and five. hundred people at
bay, with only a little thirty-eight
calibre automatic in his hands.
1t appears that ]. b. Van Ritter, a
young man still in his twenties and
a resident of the South side, had
bought car of the Harmon Motor
company on a contract. When Van
Ritter was some $500 behind with his
payments word was sent him to turn
in the car
He called at the office of the motor
company about 10 o'clock on Satur-
day and demahded that he be allowed
to turn the car in in exchange for
another car. A salesman, MT Woolf,
is said to have explained to him that
he had no authority to make such
settlement of the case, and at last
turned away saying, I'VE will not
argue the matter any moreL" He
proceeded then to assist in some re-
pairs that were being made on a car.
. With his back turned to Van Ritter.
the latter drew an automatic pistol of
small calibre, and fired The bullet
struck Mr.. Woolf in the back near
the right side and passed through
his body to the left side front.
After a little scuffle in the garage
with one of the men, Van Ritter ran
into the street and stood beside an
automobile parked there, threatening
all who approached him.
In the meantime some one had
called the officers by telephone and
by the time they arrived a crowd of
nearly 500 had gathered Van Ritter
kept turning and watching those who
surrounded him, menacing those near
er him and all the time playing with
the trigger of his pistol One manS
Justice Charles De Sales Wheeler, left
the Grub and approached him.
Come, old fellow, don't make
fool of yourself with the gun," said
Justice Wheeler.
"Pll have my trial right here in the
street" said Van Ritter.
After much parleying. and intrigue,
an officer slipped up behind Van Rit-
ter. leaped upon him, seized his arm
and forced the gun down Several Of
ficers then came to the assistance of
their comrade and the bad, bad, bad,
desparado was hustled into waiting
auto and taken to Jail Thus very
bad man was captured without blood
shed. WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL!
Phoenix tribune., 1918-08-10

The age for admission into Hapl
ton Institute has been II years
many years. But since such a lar
number of the young men are witt
draft age there. the faculty Of Hami
ton Institute at recent meeting loj
cred the age for admission from /
years to 1e years: this ruling doe
not lower the entrance requirement
in any other respect. and does u
affect the girls.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-08-10
NEAR RACE RIOT At THE DEPOT
WHEN OUR COLORED DRAFTEES
ENTRA|k TO LEAVE FOR CAMP
White Railway Special Officer Assaults Colored Who Came
To Bid Farewell To Their Sons and Brothers
Especial to The TrIbune)

hNOANlLLE, Tenn, August T.
While hundreds of colored men, wo-
men and children were assembled at
the Southern Railway station on last
Friday night, for the purpose of bid
ding farewell to the young men WHO'D
left In the draft call, what carlG .
very near resulting in a serious race
riot was narrowly averted only due
to the efforts of Mayor John E. Nc
MILAN and other. citizens who hap
pened to be near the scene.
Some Of the mothers and sisters Of
the men who were assembled ex-
pressed desire to get through the J
gates to the train that they might
give lunches and small gifts to their
relatives; and as they approached thd
gates. they were yelled at in a M
discourteous manner by Special RI
way Officers Phipps and Peeler.
roughly pushed back. These =
and other relatives, anxious
last glimpse of their 81
brothers who we're going to
their country. were even st
the face by these bold and il
Officers; and to the surprise
colored people, notorious gu
by the name of James Pearson
Negro In the employ of the railwas
as q stool pigeon" and who severaT,l
months ago deliberately killed peace
full colored man--givlng as his reason
that the man was in the act of steal
ing from freight car-stood by with
these white officers and brandished
a big revolver. flashing 1t into the
faces Of the terrorized and frightened ]
women and threatening to shoot N
any sought to defend themselves. Jol
Erskine, a peaceful colored citiz
was knocked to the ground and
white officers proceeded to s,l
him with their pistols and curse
while the notorious Negro gum
held the helples onlookers at bay
the point of his pistol.
1t was then that Mayor John
Mcmillan and Patrolman Charl
Redmon. who happened to be ne
and seeing the excitement, rushed q
the scene. By the time they arrived
several colored men had brought. fort
pistols. and but for the prevailing on
the part of the Mayor, the abusive
officers and the Negro traitor, Pear
son. would have been severely dealt
with. a
Mayor Mcmillan persuaded the men
to place their pistols away and Peeler.
hearing the Mayor asking the men to-
refrain from violence, stepped into
his face and questioned, who an
you?" The Mayor replied that he
was the Mayor of the city and in his
official capacity asked that no fur
ther violence be resorted to and that
peace and order be restored. Peelel
insolently replied-at the same time
throwing his hand on his gun 81 don't
give d. who you are and If syou
want anything out of me you can ge
It," With this insult to the city
popular official the colored men bd
came almost uncomfortable and b,
for the continual pleading of th
Mayor to refrain from violence. thet
would have been the most seriou
riot ever witnessed
Phoenix tribune., 1918-08-10
SIMPSONS GARAGE NOW READY
FOR BUSINESS

Jim Simpson, who conducts an Auto
Repair garage at 229 East Adams St,
wishes to let his colored patrons know
that he is now better prepared to
serve them than heretofore. He has
purchased his pardner's interest in the
business and is going for himself,
strictly.
Simpson is well and favorably
known by a host of colored people
here who have had business dealings
with him during his eight years with
the Arizona Republican. Jim says that
you may look for and expect the same
fair and squa \ treatment from his
garage that have characterized his
many successful business transactions
with the colored people in the past.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-08-10

Thirty persons participated on the
Midway Musical Pot Pourri Program
held in Chicago in June. Some of the
best musical and dramatic talent In
the city rendered selections
Phoenix tribune., 1918-08-10
WILSON PLEASED WITH
|: EDITORS d CONFERENCE
Warmly Commends "Fines Philosophy
Of Democracy" Exhibited In Frank
And Calm Consideration of
War issues-Sets inspiring
Example for Ar Patriotic
Americans
Americans
Especial to The Tribune)

WASHINGTON, D. c., August T.
President Wilson is greatly pleased
with the conference of colored editors
and other leaders Of thought und
opinion among the colored citizens Of
the country, held a short time ago in
this city. The report of the confer
ence has been published far and wide
and the proceedings have attracted a
larger measure of attention than the
report Of any similar gathering of
colored men since emancipation.
In recent letter. the Chief Exex-
utive Of the Nation plainly indicates
his deep interest and genuine salts
faction with the meeting and Its sue
cessful outcome, as well as with the
practical results that have accrued
from the frank and unhampered inter-
change of views as to how the 12,000,-
900 Negroes of the country might most
effectively aid America to win this
righteous war for freedom and world
wide democracy. The President feels
that the problems considered by the
conference were grave and weighty"
and he is cheered by the thought that
the whole state of feeling throughout
the country will be helped by the
broad spirit OF patriotism which DOM
mated the conferees in their calm.
dignified and high-purposed delibera-
tions
In no uncertain terms. the Presi-
dent warmly commends the colored
representatives of the press for their
timely emphasis of national unitv on
the vital issues involved in the war
and applauds the inspiring example
set by them for all Americans who
have at heart the welfare of the ma
tion in its present crisis. The full
text of the Presidents letter to the
Chairman Of the Conference follows:
Presidents Letter on Spirit Of the
Conference
The White House, Wash,
July 81, 1918.
Dear Mr.. Scott:
Your letter of June 26th has been
called to my attention, and l am both
interested and pleased with the re-
port IL gives of the meeting held in
Washington by leaders Of thought
and Sopinion among the Negro citizens
of the country.
The problems considered by the
conference Of special importance to
the people whom they represent. are
grave and weighty. and the whole
state of feeling throughout the coun-
try will be helped by the frank and
Continued on Page A.
Phoenix tribune., 1918-08-10

The past can never be undone. The
food you skguld have conserved will
never reach a hungry mouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

choked Stow ard he said he had
chokcd him until his tongue run out
and he did not know but he had
choked him (Snow) to death.
Walter A. Rowe. the complainant.
recalled by County Attorney Fisher,
testified that Snow struck him f1rst.
Mrs. Rowe, wife Of the complain
ant. said she did not hold or attempt
to hold the respondent and that the
respondent struck the first blow.
The jury returned a verdict of not
guilty.
Other Criminal Gases
Isaac L. Dansky of Waterville, on
an appealed single sale and an ap-
pealed illegal possession case from the
Waterville municipal court. was SEN
fenced to pay the costs taxed at $25
in each case, and the cases were con-
tinued until the January term. Fred
w. Clair of Waterville appeared as
counsel for the the respondent
William Bolduc of Waterville plead
ed mole contendere to an appealed
single sale case from the Waterville
municipal court, the compliments be-
ing Napoleon Roy and Philip l.. Nc
CURE, two Investigators employed by
the attorney generals office. Bolduc's
case will come up for sentence next
Wednesday.
The jures were finally excused Sat
urday afternoon and courx adjourned
until 10 o'clock next Wednt sday when
divorce cases will be taken mp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

testimony, had star ed with MIR. Rove
coming into their apartments without
rapping on the door and he had warned
| Rowe not to do it. whereupon Rowe had
struck him. Snow lad defended him.
self but had been thrown down by Rowe
with Mrs Rowe's assistance. Snow had
not knocked Rowe down. he testified.
But Rowe had checked him almost into
insensiblit--
Mrs. Susie Kingsley, daughter of
the respondent. testified to visiting
her fathers house and she had known
OF Mr.. Rowe coming to her fathers
apartments without knocking at the
door, in fact, Mr.. Rowe was in the
habit Of going in when he so desired.
On cross -eXamination by County
Attorney Fisher, the witness said that
Mr.. Rowe did no harm or damage
when he entered the house of her
parents.
Mrs. Mary Snow. wife Of the re.
spondent. testified that Mr.. Rowe en-
tered her house without knocking on
several different occasions.
George White Of Hallowell testified
that he had known the respondent for
25 years and the respondent had
worked for him. and he had the rep
utation in the community of being a
quiet, peaceable citizen. He had new
er known the of respondent being en-
gagged in any fight or brawl.
On cross examination the witness
testified that as far as he knew the
complainant. Mr.. Rowe. had a good
reputation in the community.
Charles H. Richards OF Hallowe1l
testified that Rowe. the complainant.
told the witness that he (Rowe) had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

COLONIAL THEATRE
Theda Barr in Super Production.
"The Forbidden PATH" Billie West
Comedy, "The Pest;" Pathe News;
Pathe Trave!osus. Program for
Adults
One Of the finest pieces Of work
Theda Bara has ever done is at the
Colonial theater today. 1t is THE
Forbidden Path" her newest star
ring vehicle.
In this production, Miss Ba.a has
opportunity to display the many
facets Of her versatility.
Director J. Gordon Edwards has
achieved a noteworthy result in THE
Forbidden Path" He has combined
a story Of unequalled interest with
atmospheric detail that is perfect.
The story Of William Fox's The
Forbidden Path" concerns the ad-
ventures which befall a tenement girl
who is suddenly elevated to comfort
able conditions by employment as
artists model. She meets a wealthy
young blade who makes love to her,
captures her heart. and refuses to
marry her. Her child dies in a snow
storm.
Bent on revenge, she seeks out the
girl who is to marry the man she
hates. They plan a retribution which
ends the drama with a vehemence
rarely seen on the screen.
A two-reel Billie West comedy en-
titled The Pest" is also on today's
program. This picture is considered
to be in a class with the best Of
Charlie Chaplin's productions.
The current Pathe War News and
Post Travel picture will complete
this excellent list Of features.
Tomorrow VIM. Farnum in Les
MfSerA hlea ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

T. M Mower and family have Civ
" th'ir residence at ia State
80 ana are for day or two the
u'S'S of rclatives at Vassalborn
'''p"ratory TO going to West taoX-
..s Mass. where they will for the
49, make their home Mr.. afo,.-r,
mas for a long time been the
.sus,a agent for the American Ex-
.'rss 70. has been obliged to take
Tor number Of months on
:, ouht of illness. but he is better
present and his many friends in
uSta and elsewhere sincerely
".re mat his Improvement may con-
n,.. 'ha that he may enjoy n COM
''e restoration to health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

u Niles - Route 3. West Riv-
or road brought to the Journal Of
nee saturday morning what appears
V % the king OF all cucumbers. II
measures II inches in length and
"tlghs an even four pounds. Some
oukc' Mr. Niles also brought in half
edshel ~ cueumbers for sale. which
averaged three pounds each. Some
more cukos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

The Augusta Farmers Union held
special meeting Saturday evening
IN the aldermcn's room at City hall,
with good attendance, some 40
members being present. Several mat
'ers were taken up for discussion but
no definite action was taken. An
DINER meeting Will probably be held
NJ no distant date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16
The Easiest Way
TO Keep White
Clothes White

w..t then, in cool or lukswarm
VS.. Vs. with Fels-Naptha soap:
w.. wonderful combination Of
. ~ and naptha searches out the
s ,Oa minute particles of dirt
Thou. following or harming
N, finest fabrics.
W., me clothes and rub in a lit
i. Fels-Naptha. Let them soak
:. while and rub lightly. Rinse
thoroughly. This is important.
Then hang them out and you'll
re, perfect results
N boiling necessary; mighty lit
i, rubbing. You can keep cool
On a sunni er's washday when
~ ~, use re.:-Naptha.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

Major Henry : Rurrage IF Ken
.tphhkport. former chaplain at tho
Nauonai Home NJ Tosus. was in the
IVY curing the past week in his Of
nr'al capacity as state historian.
Nalot Burragc who is So years Of
Ky mas completed much valuable
Sh'' on the northeastern boundary
nspu'e and Is waiting for the Leg
..'"ture 10 Appropriate money fer its
publication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

Wallace S. Laid, who has been con-
fined to his home for nearly two weeks
by illness. was down town Saturday
for the first time. Mr. Ladd says he
does not know how to be sick. for this
is the first illness he has ever had
and he has been steadily at work for
the past A years He has taken but
two short vacations in that time and
during one term of employment was
on duty every day in the year for be-
tween 10 and II years. He now plans
to have a real vacation and will in n
few days. with Mr.. Ladd. go to the
Moosehead region and pass some time
with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

Today beng n Jewish holiday,
The Day II Atonemcnt. the store Of
II. Chorrowsky VIII be closed all
day ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

Lawyer Marietta G. Deehan has
returned to her home in Washington,
D. c., after short visit to her broth
er, J. e. Deehan, State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16
Cuimet at the Country Club

A good sized gallery of enthusiasts
witnessed excellent golf when 1t
FRANCIS Ouimet, one of the best of
the American amateur golfers. paid
a visit to the local course. Taking
part in a foursome with Lawrence
Hill of Belgrade against Frank Gill
man, the Augusta Country Club pro-
fessional, and w. B. Williamson he
turned in a medal score Of 70. Co
ing over the nine for the first time
his start was not promising when he
took six strokes for the first ball,
All others were played in bogey.
however, except for the fifth. where
he scored a remarkable three and
the seventh. where a ball in the
rough resulted in five The 81 for
the first nine equals the DOGGY Of
the course and the So for the second
nine is only one above the difficult
par On his second round troubles
again arose on the first and the
seventh but at other holes were
played perfectly.
Augusta golfers were delighted to
see 1t. Ouimet play. While his driv-
ing was long and straight his most
remarkable work was done with his
irons. his approaches to the greens
being marvelously accurate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Harold : Packard has been APP
pointed city sealcr OF weights and
measures, by Mayor Swift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

Capital Aerie. r. Q. Eagles, No.
1850. will hold its regular meeting at
8 o'clock this evening. All members
are requested to be present. Refresh
0ents viii be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

Miss Grace Glidden has gone to
bhngur for a visit with relatives and
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

In the open State championship,
played at Waterville on Friday and
Saturday. Frank Gilman the Angus
ia professional. finished fourth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16
LOCAL l.OTICE

Ine DO Your Bit Club will serve a
TS' supper Thursday night at
10 Augusta Grange Hail. from s
w.. Adults s5c. Children under ~
to- go -oc. Following supper. an en-
d. .nhent will be given. Admis-
I've septl6d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-16

eid Bros. Co. specialize in auto
c,,Sofies, and by so doing, they
n better service and greater val
10 their customers. sept16d1
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-25
Yesterdays aAA1Bs.

American League.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-06-25
MARRIED IN KEENE, N. H.
Henry w. Knight Of Brattleboro WEEDS
Miss Dorothy A. Reed.

Henry w. Knight of this town was mar
RED in Keene, n. H., yesterday afternoon.
The following account of the wedding is
from the Keene Sentinel of that day:
"A very pretty wedding took place at
the Methodist parsonage at 2 o'clock this
afternoon, when Mr.. Henry Willis Knight
of Brattleboro, Vt, formerly of Keene,
and Miss Dorothy Agnes Reed were unit
ed In marriage by Rev. F. A. Leitch. They
were attended by Miss Helen Colby and
Edward Colby, cousins of the bride
THE groom is the son of James Knight
of Amesbury, Mass, and is employed as
a matchmaker and engraver in the Thomp-
son iewelry store in Brattleboro. The
bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George H. Reed of 10 Dunbar street The
couple were the recipients of many hand
some gifts, including cut glass, silver, lin
en- and furniture
After short wedding trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Knight will be at home to their many
friends at II Williston street, Brattleboro.
No cards."