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The Colorado statesman., 1918-05-18
THE NEGRO AND DEMOCRACY

Negroes to engage in a great many oc-
cupations which, hitherto, have not
been open to them. Great and import
ant changes are also taking place in
the professions, as for example, in
medicine and surgery. To meet, there
fore. the efficiency demands. the Ne
gro in the future must have a higher
grade of education along all lines
To some extent the Negro has al
ready been prepared to receive this
newer education. He, along with the
other peoples of the earth, is getting
lot of education out of this war.
He is discussing it. He is doing a lot
of travelling There is his migration
in the United States; there is the send
ing of thousands of black soldiers and
laborers from Africa and the United
States to Europe. He is also being
compelled to do old things in new
ways He is likewise doing a lot of
things he never did before. All these
factors have contributed to give the
black man an appreciation of his edu-
cational needs. Kipling. in a series of
articles which recently appeared in the
Saturday Evening Post under the title.
"The Eyes of Asia" points ont the
great educational effect which this
war is having upon India through the
agency of the troops that have been
brought from there to the western
front In like manner the black peo-
pies of Africa and elsewhere are get
tire. q new and wider point of vi"-v.
In conclusion. it may he noted that
the problem of efficiency and the prob
lem of democracy are complimentarv.
and indissolubly bound un with each
other on the one hand. the problem
of efficiencv as it relates to democ-
racy means that every class and rae"
must do it's hest. must endeavor tn
make the most of itself. 1t must not
shirll. nor be a Stacker. for just in
proportion ms it fails to come up to the
hest that IT is capable of. under the
circumstances to that extent does it
fail in its contribution to democracy's
success.
On the other hand. will the extension
of democratic principles to black men
make 1t better or worse for them and
for the nations of which they are =
part? As soldiers as laborers. and II
other ways. the black peoples of the
earth are doing their part in this
World War They feel that when it Is
over it would he but Just to extend tho
PRINCIPLES of democracy to them. This
they understand would be erantina
them equality of opportunity with
other men. 1t would be the carrying
out of the souare-deal idea. the estab-
fishing of race adjustment on the basis
of justice and good will It appears
from the study of the history of the
progress of mankind that the extension
of democratic principles to black men
would not only be a matter of Justice
but also would pay from an economic
standpoint. For then they would have
opportunity to acquire that varied in
telliEence which would enable them to
develop their efficiency to the highest
degree. to make of themselves more
valuable assets for their nations than
if these principles We're withheld.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-05-18

Whatever he was politically falls
comparatively short to the broad
sphere of usefulness which he from
time to time engaged in, and 1t can be
said of him: HE DIED AT THE POST
of DUTY for his people and city, en-
deavoring to make same the most
beautiful and attractive in the coun-
try. and one of the best in the world.
HE Is DEAD. No longer viii that
commanding personality who was the
recipient of the honor and support of
the people for three terms as mayor of
Denver gaze upon our faces with his
usual smile. move among us with his
carriage and bearing, evidences of
man specially fitted for something
great and beneficial to the nation; but
his works live after him, and those
who had the opportunity of associat-
ing with him have received the legacy
enabling them to carry out his plan
of completion. which will be bless
ing to us and an epitaph to be read
years to come.
Funeral services were held from the
CITY Auditorium yesterday after the
body had laid in state from 1880 to
80 D. m. Short prayers were said over
the body. the same resting in cata-
fatigue in front of tho great organ,
where it was viewed by the great
throng of citizens.
THE COLORADO STATESMAN, on
behalf of the citizens it represents
offers it's extreme sympathy over the
irreparable loss we have sustained in
the death of our late Mayor, com
mendinc his lifelong companion, Mrs.
Speer. who survives him, to the care
and keeping of the Arch Consoler. as
surfing her our hope is that when the
records shall be read at the end of
time. emblazoned within the covers
will be found the name of her illus
trious husband-ROBERT w. SPEER.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-05-18

ment and intended consummation of
that cause. the historian will not and
cannot do otherwise than inscribe his
name and his deeds indelibly in the
pages of his works dedicated to this
martyr, whom posterity will delight to
honor when they behold with pride
the practical results of builder.
For forty-one years Mayor Speer
identified himself with the West. hav-
ing come to Colorado in 1877 from
Pennsylvania in search of health. and
being fully restored. started on mis-
sion which made his career one of the
most remarkable in the United States,
gaining for him an appreciation as a
builder whose constructive powers
brought Denver to place of recog-
milton in the minds of the citizen as
well as the visitor that will not be
effaced from their memory. His
achievements stand out conspicuously.
the result of a man of great fore
thought, who peering into the future,
could catch a glimpse of what Denver
could be, and then launched out to
accomplish his task.
The City Auditorium, municipal
Fairgrounds for children. bath houses,
paved streets municipal organ. civic
Center and numerous other important
things which he was absolutely re-
sponsible for, proved without doubt
his was a master mind, and witnesses
of these great monuments unbiased
and unprejudiced cannot but set their
stamp of approval on a man who had
only one aim in life - the doing of
things for the people for lifelong en-
joymeut
The Colorado statesman., 1918-05-18
RACE
NEWS

Jackson, Miss-Secretary of
the Treasury VIM. G. McAdoo
received a message from Charles
E. Anderson, chairman of the
Negro executive committee of
the Colored Knights of Pythias
of Florida, informing him that
the Knights of Pythias of Flori-
da had bought S25, 900 third is
sue of Liberty Bonds.
In Atlanta, Ga, the colored
and white citizens held parades
on different days in the interest
of the War Savings Stamp move
ment. The parade of the colored
citizens was held under the lead
ership of Prof. M. w. Reddick.
Out of a population of rs, 900 the
Negroes of Atlanta had Is, 900 in
their parade, while the white
citizens, out of a population of
$50, 900, had in line less than
10000.
The Rev. Thomas B. O'Connell
pastor of the Salem A. M. E.
Church of Roslyn, L. l., arrested
Friday night by the military po-
lice fo1 selling liquor to soldiers
at Camp Upton, was sent to the
Nassau County Jail at Mineola
pending trial by the Federal
court in Brooklyn. Bail was
fixed at $500. According to the
police the minister sold the Ii
quor in a house adjoining the
church and was charging the
soldiers at the rate of $4 quart
for it.
Austin, Texas. BY a recent
vote of the legislators, the ballot
is given to the women citizens of
the state. The women will pay
poll tax after 1918. Added to
IA, 600 Colored men voters, come
at least $50, 900 Colored women.
Just as the colored women has
made herself factor in the edu-
cational and religious affairs of
the race, she will forge into
prominence as a political factor
with all who come hereafter will
have to reckon.
Covington, KY. F. How
ard the founder of the colored
Elk Lodges died in this city at
his residence on Thursday May 2.
For more than ten years he was
the leading figure in the struggle
of the l. B. P. o. E. of the W.,
and become the greatest point of
agitation in the faction fight that
divided the order for several
years. During the part seven or
eight years lost control Of the
lodges affairs and retired. Had
he followed the advice of DR..
Arnes of Detroit he would have
remained great power in the
lodge. He was about 70 years
old at the time of his death.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-05-18

HE loss which this community
has suffered in the death of
Robert w. Speer will be more
keenly felt than any words
herein can adequately describe.
When a man so devoted to a
cause has sacrificed his very
life in the promotion, develop
The Colorado statesman., 1918-05-18

HE fortunes and vicissitudes of
this World War have brought
practically all the black peo-
pIes of the earth under the
control of the Allies. Africa.
with it's quarter of a billion of
black population. is one of the
stakes for which the war is
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
HOME BACKING
RAISES MORAEL

On Sunday evening Captain B. N.
Robinson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. B. n.
Robinson, spoke in Milwaukee. The
Sentinel says;
eff there is anything in the world
that will raise the morale Of the men
in the national army, it is the knowI-
edge that the heartbeat of the folks
at home is in accord with their own"
declared Captain Robinson of Com
pany L, of the Three Hundred and
Fortieth infantry, speaking at the
benefit performance for that company,
given under the auspices of the Com
pany L Boosters club" at the Audi
torium, Sunday night.
He urged organizing clubs similar to
the one which is fostering the boys OF
Company L, and explained in detail
the work of that organization. He
lauded the work done by the Y. NJ ~.
A. and the knights of Columbus.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
MASS MEETING
PLANS FOR THE
NEXT BIG LOAN

The circuit court room was crowd
ed today to organize for the next lib
erty loan. Attorney F. R. Bentley of
Baraboo acted as chairman, and G. H.
Stone of Reedsburg performed the
duties of secretary.
Short addresses were made by r. P.
Perry, Reedsburg; T. F. Risley, Bara-
boo; Rev. E. c. O'ReilIy, Baraboo;
Rev. L. c. Ferguson, Baraboo; Attor-
ney James A. Stone, Reedsburg; Will
Head, La Vale; Rev. G. E. Weed, Bar
aboO; Rev. C. E. Maves, Baraboo; G.
w. Davies, North Freedom; Rev. j. l..
Smith, Baraboo; R. B. Dickie, North
Freedom; Rev. John Farrell, Reeds
burg, closing with the following from
this city: Mayor G. T. Thuerer, A. S.
Kingsford, George B. McGilvra,
George Carpenter, Rev. E. G. Henke,
J. T. Bates and Mrs F. Avery.
AS this paper goes to press the com
mittees are being arranged. A more
extended report will be given tomor-
row.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

Mrs. Rudy was called to Baraboo or
account of the death of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harve Rabuck, who
have been married fifteen years, cele
brated Monday night A large mum
Der was present and all had a good
time.
Mrs. Al Doering returned home on
Friday after spending a week with
her brother, H A Grover, of Buck
wheat Valley.
Miss Carrie Doering spent Sunday
with Richael Kingery.
Norman Dehler has rented the old
Helm farm.
Evelyn and Fern oDering spent
Sunday with Trina Rabuck
J. Johnson was called to Madison
Saturday as his wife was real sick.
Mr. and Mrs. julie Doering went to
Wonewoc on Tuesday.
The water has been so high at Dutch
Bridge that no teams have been able
to go through.
Gladys Doering spent Sunday with
Hattie Litz.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
WILL EXAMINE
lSCHOOL PUPILS

For several years the people of Bar
aboo have been purchasing Christmas
seals offered by the Wisconsin Anti
tuberculosis association, and the sum
now available for this city is about
$500. So far none of the money has
been spent.
Miss Martha Erdman, R. N, MIL
waukee, is here for the anti-tubercu
losis association, and will examine
the tonsils, adenOids and teeth of the
pupils, also look for defective heal
ing, defective eyesight and defective
heart action Where the pupil is not
in normal condition, Miss Erdman will
consult the parents and advise that
something be done. A record of the
work will be made and left for future
reference.
Miss Erdman, while in Baraboo, will
make her home with Miss Jesse Hol-
den, 120 Fifth avenue. Parents who
desire to see Miss Erdman may reach
her at the schools or by telephOning
to the home of Miss Holden, 562-M.
The pupils of the public and parochial
schools will be examined, the work to
be continued for two months next
year.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
NORTH FREEDOM

H. M. Johnston, who had been in
Florida since the first Of the year, re-
turned home last week.
Miss Eva Colyer was down Satur-
day from Ableman to visit Mrs. E. E.
Ristau.
Miss Elsie Griep entertained the
Five Hundred club Tuesday evening
at her home on Freedom street.
The John Feustel family moved to
Ableman on Tuesday.
Mrs. Arthur Voeck and son Kenneth
spent Sunday at the general hospital
in Madison with Mr.. Voeck.
Word comes from Mr.. and Mrs. N.
B. Hackett of he Sigh improvement
of their son Durlin, but he is still ex-
tremely weak.
Mrs. Henry Geissler visited rela-
tives in Ableman a portion of the
week.
Mrs. Mary Harkins spent Tuesday
in Alderman.
Corporal James II. Dickie returned
Monday to Camp Logan, Houston, Tex.
Miss Mary Barkenhagen, who has
been home several weeks, has return
ed to her work in ElrOy.
A number were home from Camp
Grant to spend Sunday, including Cor
poral Burr Dickie, Charles Pawlisch,
F. Grousklaus, Albert Luedtke and
Clarence Egerer.
Red Cross Benefit
The Home Culture club gave a cot
fee at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.
A. Johnson Tuesday afternoon which
was we'll attended, $3.50 being real
lied for the Red Cross.
An entertainment was given in the
NJ W. A. hall Friday evening for the
benefit of the Red Cross which Melted
$42. The program consisted of solos,
male quartet( duets, recitations, pa
triotic drill and a mock wedding, also
fve-minute talks by J. w. Warne and
G. w. Davies.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
AUCTION SALE

On Tuesday, March 26th, 1918, at
my farm, Il mile south of Timme
Bros. mill, Delton, I will sell at pub
lie auction, between $4,000 and $4,000
worth of horses, COWS (young stock,
hogs, and a very full line of good farm
machinery, including silo filler and
large gasoline engine, practically new.
Lunch at noon. Sale will start at 10
a. m. N. E. VAN DYKE,
Proprietor.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
DAVIES NAMED;
REPUBLICAN IN DOUBT

J. E. Davies has outdistanced Dr.
Charles Mccarthy for the nomination
of senator on the Democratic ticket,
but there remains a doubt as to Len
root and Thompson on the Republican
side
Returns from the state indicate that
Irvine L. Lenroot of Superior was lead
ing James Thompson Of La Crosse.
The indications are that when the
complete returns are received from
the northwestern and southern parts
of the state, Mr. LenrOot'S chances
will increase considerably.
Scattering returns from all parts Of
the state and from the city, left no
doubt that Joseph e. Davies has OBJ
tanned the Democratic nomination for
senator over DR.. Charles Mccarthy.
Incomplete returns would indicate that
Mr. Davies polled five to eight times
as many votes as his opponent
Victor L. Berger was nominated as
the Socialist candidate for United
States senator, by big vote in Mil
waukee county. In the state, he made
very material gains in some Of the
counties that are supposed to have pro-
German leanings. The vote also
showed that Mr.. Berger drew consid-
cradle strength from Thompson in
these counties land an analysis of the
returns would indicate that the So
called pro-German vote was divided
between Thompson and Berger
RETURNS ARE INCOMPLETE
The returns, with the exception of a
few counties, are incomplete and it
will probably be some time before the
exact situation can be ascertained.
Scattering returns, however, indicate
that Mr.. Lenroot will come down from
the northwestern part Of the state
with a big lead over Thompson. With
the exception of La Crosse city, he has
carried nearly all the districts in the
western and northwestern part of the
state, and the indications point that
the Norwegian vote went to LenroOt
rather than to Thompson.
On the other hand, Thompson de-
feated LenrOOt in the counties that are
said to have pro-German inclinations,
The returns show that Lenroot carried
Racine Walworth, Ashland, Rock,
Douglas, Brown, Barron Price, Oneida,
Pierce, Sawyer, Chippewa, Dunn, Wau-
kesha and Eau Claire counties, while
Thompson appears to have carried
Sank, Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Washing
ton, Dodgs, Dane, Fond du Lac, Jeffer-
son and Milwaukee counties.
An official count may be necessary
to decide the matter.
VOTE LIGHT
The vote was light, not more than
one-half going to the polls. Thompson
carried Sank county by about 800 .
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
ICE THREE FEET
THICK At LAKE

Park Superintendent Atwood Smith
who was in the city yesterday, states
that it will take at least two more
weeks of temperate weather before
the ice at Devils Lake will open up
The unusually cold winter caused the
ice to freeze remarkably thick, being
about three feet in depth. AS far
out as the end of the long cement pier
the ice is within one foot of the bottom
of the lake.
Mr.. Smith states that several par
ties have been inquiring about sites
for cottages and it is likely that sew
eral more will be erected this spring
at the north end.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
NOTICE

In connection with the Produce
business at the Geissler Brothers
warehouses in Ableman and
North Freedom, will also handle
agricultural implements, tractors,
silos, tile, cement. cement blocks,
Irvine, etc. and hope to build up
a trade that will be mutually bene-
fetal.
GEORGE CARPENTER.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

While William Carpenter and Harry
Merrill were cutting wood one and a
half miles north of the village of North
Freedom they saw wolf which they
shot and killed. The hide has been
displayed at the meat market in the
village of North Freedom The bounty
they receive makes the days work a
profitable one.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
Popular Wants

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% words, three times daily and ora
line weekly, Csc.
Larger advertisements or ads for q
onger time at proportionate rat~~
All ads cash In advance.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
WAR TO LAST
ONE YEAR TO 3

e. L. Lucknow, for many years res
ident of Baraboo, and now auditor Oh
the navy department at Washington,
is visiting here and may remain until
after the election next month. Con-
corning his visit the Madison Demo
crat says:
E. L. LUCKNOW, auditor for the navy
department, Washington, is in Madl-
son and will remain in Wisconsin till
after the primary and the election.
He is an ardent Davies man, and was
a warm supporter of Senator Husting
official Washington may AND
probably does know more about the
war than the lay public" Mr.. Luckow
says, "and in army and navy circles
one hears predictions that it will con-
tinue all the way from one to five
years"
At Washington, Mr.. Luckow says,
it makes one fairly sick to see beaut1-
full old trees in parks being leveled
to make room for new, rude buildings
for war requirements. Ice in the Po-
tOmac river was foot and more thick
this winter 'Think of that he e&-
claimed, Gin Misunderstanding
toni" Nothing like such cold weather
was ever known there before.
CLERKS MULTIPLYING
Mr. LUCKNOW has had some twenty
clerks added to his force and needs
and expects fifty more-and all over
the city, in every department, bureau
and commission work is piling up sim
ply beyond all understanding or mag
nation. Problems, too, are multiply
ing, but added Mr.. LuckOw, "all will
be we'll in the end. 1t took England
and France year or two to get ready
for war So it will us. Then look for
results"
BIG CHECKS
AS auditor for the navy he draws
checks for millions with more sang
frOid than he did for dollars at week
end paydays while weekly editor at
Baraboo-and indeed such checks are
of routine occurrence daily.
Mr.. Lucknow himself wears many
battle scars for democracy, having
stood for lieutenant governor and
congressman at various times, and for
any other office when there was no
hope and no one else would run. But
a steadfast Democrat always, he OBJ
tanned merited recognition by a hand
some appointment Immediately after
Wilson's inauguration five years ago.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
MQrried
CuIVer-WiIIaims

Miss Nellie Marie Williams of
Spring Green and Earl Culver Of Hill
side were married at the home of the
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Williams, March Is. They were at
tended by Earl Williams and Mrs. Eta
-Aron. Rev. A. H. Schoenfeld of Dodge
vile performed the ceremony. They
will reside at Hillside.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

FOR SALE: Eggs from flock Of
prize-winning Buff Orpingtons. First
pen, So per setting; second pen, $3.50
per setting. Also choice song birds.
Mrs. Mary Harkins, North Freedom.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

Mrs. J. B. Dougherty, Mrs. Victor
Sells, Mrs. Ed Wilzewski and Mrs.
August Mertzke of North Freedom
have returned home after shopping in
this city.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

FOR SALE: Mdm red clover seed,
No. l oat, Early Rose seed potatoes,
and spring wheat and oat mixed;
price $3.50 for 60 lbs. H. A. Ochsner
e Son, Plain, Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

FOR SALE: About nine tons Of
clover hay in stack; two Jersey COWS
to freshen soon; six or eight acres of
corn in shock; Single Comb White
Leghorn cockerels. WILDER Cahoon.
Phone 1904 FLA.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

FOR SALE: Wisconsin pedigree
barley, Fairbanks-Morse1 O-inch burr
feed grinder; also passenger Stude-
baker car, new, and 4S-acre farm. In
quire Of A. ]. Zantow, r. r. s, Bara-
boo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

FOR SALE: Certified Rural New
Yorker potatoes, $1.25 per bushel. Ten
bushel or over, 81 per bushel--Ed
O'Connor, R. D. /, Reedsburg. Phone
1872 R-52.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

FOR SALE OR RENT: My 200
acre farm in town of Prairie du Sac,
51a miles from village. Cheap if taken
at once. Leonard Hartman, Prairie du
Sac, Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

FOR SALE: Matched team, color
brown. Mare and gelding coming
and 8, respectively. Weight about
1900 and 1900 lbs. Telephone Plain
central. P. o. address, Margaret
Coyne, Spring Green, Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

FOR SALE: My S0-acre farm, good
buildings, good fences, u mile from
school, AZ miles from Baraboo C. l..
Haslett, R. 8. Phone 1903 F-22.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

FOR SALE: Glover, aIsac and tim
othy seed. Inquire of Earl Thomas.
phone 1929 F-21.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

FOR SALE: Disc drill, single har-
ness and two new collars. Call at this
office
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
REEDSBURG COW
TESTING REPORT

The following table gives the rec
ords of the COWS of the Reedsburg
Cow association which have produced
more than 40 pounds of butterfat or
700 pounds of milk during the period
of % days ending March 7, 1918:
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21
HORSE SALE

/ have just arrived with a carloao
of Minnesota horses, age from A t.
years, 1900 to 1900 pounds, on sale
at the Sherm Luce livery barn.
w. M. HOLSAPLE.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

WANTED: To hear from owner
of good farm for sale. State cash
price, full description. d. f. Bush,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-03-21

LOST: Between fairgrounds and
German Methodist church, a small
suitcase containing baby's clothes,
purse with money, etc. Finder please
leave at this office.