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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25
FOSTER WITT PROMOTED TO
MAJOR IN HEAVY ARTILLERY

Foster WITT. son of Mrs r witt,
of 500 Park avenue. and the late Judge
s n, Witt. has been promoted from
captain in the heavy artillery al
Fortress Monroe to ma Tor and he has
been assigned IN The Forty first arttf-
lery Major witt is graduate OF
V NJ l. and q graduate Of the hFst
officers training camp at Fort AFer
He was first assigned TO Fortress Mon
roe and later to Fort Story where ne
was promoted to captain His brother.
Sam witt. is In the marine training
carnp at ouantiCo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25

Boy Scout Blanton Moore, OF sol
Fourth avenue, Highland Park, led all
of the Boy Scouts in the city in sub
soriptions for the fourth liberty loan
bonds. He sold s3s,500 worth of bonds
to 263 individual subscribers. The
total number OF individual subscribers
IN the troop was s13 and the follow
ting records were made; Goodwin Coun-
edl. ITO subscribers. $500; Walter Lee
filler, seventy-six subscribers. s7.aeo;
Louis Greaver. fifty-three subscribers.
$4,000; Stuart Lamkin, twenty-nine
subscribers. $4,000; Jamie Tyson. TWEEN
ty-eight subscribers, s1.5oo Herold X.
Herold, thirty-hve subscribers, s1,soe:
Thomas Sublett eight subscribers.
$500.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25
Need Jars For Sour.

A call has been issued by the women
conducting the soup kitchen at st.
James Episcopal church for pitchers,
glass tars, and any other receptacles
in which soup may be sent out to SICK
people Receptacles may be sent to
the church where the women OF Beth
Ahaba synagogue and the women or
All Saints church are assisting in
the work Automobiles are also need
ed to deliver soup. All people VINO
win lend their receptacles for certain
hours in the day may notify the rec
tor. Rev G. Freeiand Pater. or Mrs,
Armistcad Wexford
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25

The funeral OF TItFlF ftTCrTrr1r4r1f'
yones Year old son ~ Mr. and Mrs.
George w. jones. ~ 1888 wallace
street. who died Wednesday of injuries
received when an electric Limousine
driven by Mrs John " S~atwoof ran
aver him viii he held At y o clock TINS
morning from his home The little BOY
IT, survived hv his parents ard tour
b, others, Ator. 5eorGo w jr Aubrey
ard Harold aged fourteen. thirteen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25
LIST VACANT ROOMS NEXT
WEEK FOR WAR WORKERS

A survey ~ this city to list all va
can't houses and rooms Will he made
rex 81 s. te4- fi4f4+e
Registration Service James Rankin.
If field agent. Ia IN the city making
arrangements and the work Will be III
charge If W & Drewrv. of Richmond
Families and individuals coming here
for war work will need homes on short
notice and the survey viii show whore
they may he obtained There are be-
tween 600 and s,oon vacant houses In
this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

twelve and seven respectively. He was
pupil in John b. Cary school.
Coroner Whitfield deemed an inquest
unnecessary as il was clearly shown
that the limousine was moving slowly
and was stopped before the rear wheel
passed over the boy. Mrs. Swatwout
took the little boy to the hospital i'm
mediateiy. but he died on the way.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25

American soldiers want ne s0uve-
neirs and German prisoners want the
smokes. So the trade of iron cross rib
hons for cigarettes has come to be "a
fair exchange" Major Allen Potts.
over there. tells OF this. The ribbons
are black and white, about three inches
long and an inch wide,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25
Sergeant buchanan ".o~s west

sergeant Z. GRADY Buchanan. Tor
merry of this city, has gone west.
his teath having occurred AT Camp
Grant. Illinois, October IL He was
buried IN Roxboro. X. c. Sergeant
ructap9a was twerty-one wears old
and a former member Of the Richmond
Blues He Is survived by two sisters
and one hrothcr--Mrs. Mercer Lowry,
Of Reaver Dam. Va: Mrs ! n. Perkins,
NJ Roxsoro y. c. and Robert J Buch-
anaa. of south Boston. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25

It's hard to make the Stacker under
stand his slackness
y brawny Stacker of a tramp knocked
ut the Kitchen door of a farmhouse and
"hfned out request for food.
Young man. said the farmers wife
You ought 10 go To the front"
Il did 90 To the front lady" said
the Stacker. hat | couldn't make no.
body hear, SO ! came around to the
back Boys Life
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25
Held for Hearing.

Luther Matthews, negro. who
claimed that he was bound for North
Carolina. was arrested Wednesday
night in a Pullman berth at the Byrd
street stttiiA= on the charge of trans
porting yhiskey In the three suitcases
on which he was sleeping. according
to the inspectors and turned over to
Commissioner Flegenhimeh. of the
United States district court, where he
was held for court in 5000 bail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25

Your answer Is about as
clear as mud"
Fupil-"w Well that covers the ground.
doesn't itr''-Roys' Life
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25

The Norfolk Hosiery and Under
wear Mills company. incorporated
Norfolk. Va. has increased its capita
stock from 100000 TO $4,000,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25

Providence Cotton Mills, Maiden, n.
c.. idle for over a year. will resume
operation, manufacturing cotton,
yarns. The spinning fioor has been
enlarged and new machinery Ii being
put In.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25
Marriage Licenses

.sxAhAn t6o A0SAsA1S12A
Marriage licenses we're issued yeo-
terfay to the following couples:
Charles II. Vaughan and Myrtle
McC Thomas.
William E. Jennings ana Elizabeth
Z Hancock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25
THE WEATHER
tVnited states weather Burean.
Department OF AEriculture.D

For Virginia--Raln Friday: Satur-
day fair, not much change in tempcra-
ture.
For North and South Carolina--Rain
Friday: Saturday fair and slightly
cooler.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-25

Money u : miner consideration
wass $500 Z. 3 1 q. IA! as n \. a
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
INFAMOUS PRINCIPAL TO BE
REMOVED FROM OFFICE

WILSON, N. j. u. Reid,
principal of the graded schools
here who allowed Superintend
ent Coon (white) to slap the
face Of a teach her, Miss nj.
Euell. who objected to often
sive language used in her pre-
sence will be removed from
his position by the Board of
Education as soon as another
selection can be made. Petit
ions signed blythe best element
OF citizens in this city caused
the board to take action.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

mills at Pittsburgh. as night
weie hit CLERK, at the wage Of
S 90 per night. In 22 years he
worked in various positions,
being advanced from time %
time because of his industry
and ability. until he became the
Vice President and Treasurer
Of the Carnegie Ste el Co.
When that company sold out
to the United States Steel Cor
poration. Mr.. Phipps quit the
ste el business and moved to
Colorado, where he has since
lived. worked and spent his
money. He knows the condit-
ions under which people live
and struggle.
He wants a chance to pro-
tect the people; maintain busi-
ness integrity, and bring about
a better distribution of wealth
and the comforts of diving
among those who labor.
He h as given us employment
and has tested the ability of
Iohn w. Hardy as an organ
izer of men. Who can tell what
Phipps. success may mean to
our John Hardy? Every body
boost for Phipps.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
RACE GIRL SLATED FOR HERO
MEDAL

ANDRAPIDS. MICH
That Mildred Stevens, the
colored girl who saved the lite
of Mary Geet during The fire
in the Kent County Juvenile
home last week, be recon
mended for a reward IN the
shape of a medal, a certificate
of herOiSm or some other
manner, is suggested by Mis-.
Dorian Russell otthe war saw
ing stamp committee. The
mater was referred to Frank
|G Row. president OF the A. OF
|C He ask ed for details OF the
rescue before taxing action.
The A. Of c. has nero com
mission which awards certih
Gates of hero,sm.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
LOUISIANA HAS Sal MORE
COLORED DRAFTED MEN IN
CAMPS Than WHITE

NEW ORLEANS, LA.-Ac
cording to the records, there
are SAL more colored draftees
in camps from the State OF
Louisiana than white draftees.
Out of $50 white men re
gistered under the draft law in
Louisiana in 1917. there we're
4o.245 put in class one. Out Of
4o,245 in class one 10. $50 have
been sent TO camp and 2o,656
remain.
Out of oo,7I4 colored men
registered under the draft law
in Louisiana in 1917. there
were 47,7iS put in class one.
Out of the 47.7lS in class one.
2o,I3o have been sent to camp
and 27.sSS remain.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

this higher duty. His exper-
ience as an able. ergetic
and progressive business man
makes him the man for the
place. He knows what to do
and how to do it. He is no trim
mer trifier with our country's
sacred rights, and will not
associate with the friends of
our enemy.
President Wilson needs a
man like Mr.. Phipps to stand
for Win the war by vigor-
ous-work" plan.
Mr.. Phipps is the son of a
Methodist Minister: is now a
member Of the E Epis copal
church. AT 10 years OF age, too
poor for further schooling
he went to work in the iron
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
Winning HIS SPURS SOL der
LAWYER AND CITIZENS
MAKES GOOD

William n. Vale who is a
personality easy of approach
bears a'lthe earmarks of a big
hearted. fair and square man
wishing all humanity a tair
chance in an open field of op-
portunity. The Star has gather
ed the following facts tor your
examination.
Mr.. Vale was born 1876,
koKomo. Indiana. son Of oel
r. and Chariot M. Vale,
Americans. Ancestors on both
sides fought for American In
dependence, and all Of them
have been Americans since
tae beginning Of the Republic.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

Removed to Colorado with
family in 1850. Graduate East
Denver High School. 1894,
Yale University. 1903. Private
US. Volunteer Artillery. 1898,
War with Spain. Attended
Law School OF Colorado Uni :
versi,y. 1900. Harvard Law
School 1900 1901 Admitted to
Colorado Bar. 1901. General
practice Of law since that time.
Enlisted as private. Colorado
National Guard. February
1916. foI practical prepared
ness work Republican Candi .
date for Congress. 1910 while
in u. =. military service as
lieutenant. Colorado troops on
Mexican Border. Past Com
mander General Henry w.
Lawton Camp, United Spanish
Wa Veterans. Member Den
yer School League. Civic and
Commercial Association. Den
yer and Colorado Bar Associat
ions, National Economic Lea
que, National Security League,
Navy League, etc. Not com
mitted to any corporation in
terest. M arried One child.
The Star does not care one
thing whether he is a Republi
can or Democrat, Cur only con
cerned is will he always act the
part OF square man, dealing
Justice TO all and special favors
tonone, and will he be as quick
torecognize. ability and fitness
worn under black skin as if
it were worn under any other
color Of skin. and finally will
character count more than
color to him The Star thinks
that Mr.. Vale is honest sin
cere and will make a compel
ent public official we are urg-
ing that YOU vote for him in
the primaries and at election.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
IS REELECTED COUNCILMAN

CAM BRIDGE, MD.-City
Councilman II. NJ. St Clair has
been re elected for the ensuing
term. He was unopposed. He is
one of the best known men in
the S, late. and is Grand NJ Master
of excht quer of the Maryland
Grand Lodge uf knights of
Pythias.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
WITH THE AMERICAN
C0l0RED TROOPS

On the Aisne-Vesle Front.
To day the colored troops of
the e3rd Division had a bril-
liant share in throwing the
Germans back to Aisne Vesle
line. In this attack the Huns
were terror stricken because
OF the constant machine gun
FIRE kept up by the black
devils" as the French call
them. The increasing boche
terror caused them to take to
their heels for safety. A hill
southwest of Fismes was cover
ed with German dead who
had made an unsuccessful at
tempt to remove Colored
regiment from their trenches
during the night. In the las.
twenty four hours nearly 900
Germans have become prison
ers through fear Of the savage
like attack made on them by
Americas black daredevils.
both white and Colored off
GERS in command are vet un
able to hold their Colored
troops in check when under
fire, and 1t has been learned
that it was not due to their
not being acquainted with all
orders and commands given
| but because they refuse TO let
up fighting. SO determined are
they to fight it out to finish.
In various attacks along the
line there were scores of Huns
who threw their rihes and
shouted "kamcrad.' in great
terror as the Colored troopers
advanced fighting like demons
with every step. Despite the
heavy rain and the soegiLesS
of the ground these boys of
the now famous osrd have not
made one single halt in their
attack nor anything like slow
ing up. The black devils" have
got their blood up and they are
making the Hun suffer. Tues
day Mig mt sever attack was
renewed on the Negro troops
near Siry Salsogne, but it was
soon slowed up by the Colored
regiments in a sudden report
that caused many a Hun sol
dier to lose his life in Vesle
river.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17
WITH The AMERICAN ARMIES
ON The RHEIMS. .S0lSS0NS
BATTLE FRONT.

Two more colored regi
ments joined the e3rd division
all colored) today and began
a turning move that put hun
dreds of Germans on the run
over a wide sector East of the
Seasons Rheims salient. they
attacked the Hun firing line
which was more than three or
four miles long on each side
of the village of Nesles.
On Wednesday night these
coloreu troops became eager
to enter and capture the towns
of Nesles and Cierges but were
given strict orders because of
heavy shell firing to retire all
along the line as they were al
most half mile ahead of their
white comrades and the
French. But SO eager we're the
Black Americans to advance
upon the enemy that they ran
on into the thickest Of the fray.
yelling like mad men, paying
little or no attention to the
commands given by their
superior officers. No quarter
was ask or given, just the clash
of cold steel agains: cold steel
was all that could be heard.
AS one officer stated that when
fighting the colored soldier
pays very little attention to or
ders given but goes right on
fighting to the finish of the
enemy or himself.
Today it seemed that as
long as the colored division
was kept on the right flank of
the salient the Germans would
continue to fall back until the
Hun line of attack would be
thrown less than S miles from
t h e Marne. Only yesterday
the Germans tried their Gun
ming at fooIing a brigade Of
Colored soldiers into a trap by
displa, ing a white flag of truce
from their trench line but the
colored troopers did not wait
to discover that the Hun did
not lay down their arms but
fought on in a desperate effort
to drive the enemy from their
dugouts and trenches Late in
the evening they completely
routed them and made them
captlves.
On one section OF the same
front the lines were so close to
gether that during lull in the
fighting the Germans hollored
across to the colored boys
about the times on State St. IN
Chicago when they left. Their
answer was that the boys back
on State St were preparing to
give them Cain soon as they
got over.
The Denver star., 1918-08-17

The Ada Young Red Cross
Auxiliary OF Oakland. Cal.
raised 81, 200 IN IA recent drive.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26
TO COLORADO'S NEGRO
"SAMMIES."

written by a girl~o 13 in Boulder.)
We Colorado women and girls are
justly proud of you-proud of every
man among our men who has seen his
duty to the only country he has ever
known and has answs wsred the call;
proud of every sacrifice you have
made and will continue to make;
proud of what you were and what you
will be: proud of that indomitable
spirit that possesses you to give your
services and, mayhap, your lives to
your country. We pass over any mis-
takes you may have made while you
We're here, in the light of what you
are doing today. AS boys in Colo
RADIO you lived your lives; you played
your little game with Fate-some won,
some lost. but now we hold those who
did not win, in as high esteem as
those others-becaus we know that
you are doing and will do your bit"
toward winning this big game for the
U. S. A There is something, invis
ible. and yet, so plain, that impels
every Negro to do his best. when we
get right down to cold facts, and that
spirit is going to be praised more than
once before this struggle is over. All
The Denver star., 1918-01-26
GONE TO REST.
IN MEMoRlAM,
Denver, Colo.

Denver. Colo.
Jan. 81. 1918.
Mr. R. w. Watson was born in Ma
raugo county. Alabama, March 10th.
1854 Died. Jan. 18th. 1918. His par
ents he knew little about as he WAS
separated from them In early boy
hood. At the age OF 1s years he was
married to Lucinda ]. Simmons, Dec.
goth. 1870. In 1872 he came to Colo
RADIO and remained three years work
Ing in the Teller House at Central
City.
He then returned to Alabama and
brought his wife and three children to
Denver He had since made this his
home. After they were here five
years, more children were born to this
happy couple. He was converted at
the age Of 20 years and has lived "a
consistent Christian ever since.
He has fought good fight: he has
finished his course; he has kept the
faith" He leaves loving wife, four
daughters, one son, ten grandchil-
dren. one daughter-in-law three sons
in-law, an da host OF friends.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26
FUNERAL NOTICE.
DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING co.

1 Thomas Minnis, aged 60. beloved
husband OF Mrs. Rosetta Minnis. faith
or OF Helen Minnis, residence. l34o
Logan street. departed this life Thurs
day, Jan. IT, Funeral services were
held Friday, Jan. 1S, at 2:30 p. m,
from ouglass chapel. Rev. c: a.
williams officiated. Interment in Fair
mount cemetery
Ransom william Watson. 63 years.
beloved husband OF Lucinda Watson,
426S Acoma street, departed this life
Saturday. Jan. 10. Funeral services
were held Thursday, Jan. gath. at 200
D. m, from Central Baptist Church.
Rev. Price officiating lnterment in
Riverside cemetery.
James Stephens. 26 years. beloved
husband OF Arcelia Stephens, 2944
California street, departed this life
Jan. 81. Remains were shipped to Se-
dalia, Mo-, Jan. %, accompanied by
Mrs. Stephens and sister, Mrs. Chas.
MARTY. Of this city.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26
BOULDER NOTES

The Misses Denton entertained last
Thursday at a very delightful house
party. The Denton home was beauti-
fully decorated with palms. Just off
the parlor was very unique room in
which the musicians were seated. The
evening was enjoyed by all playing
cards, which was the feature OF the
evening. Delicious refreshments were
served and the guests departed in the
wee hours of the morning declaring
the Misses Denton ideal hostesses.
Miss A. Norton fell on the Univer-
sity campus last week and sprained
her ankle, but was able to resume her
studies.
Miss Alice Kirkpatrick came to
Boulder recently from Topeka, Kan.
The rumor is that Mr.. Charles Austin
and Miss kirkpatrick will be open for
congratulations soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Monson had Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Wilson for cards Mon
day in honor of Mr. charles Austin
and Miss Kirkpatrick.
Mrs Dick Monson entertained the
Puellae Club on Monday evening.
Miss Alice Norton was called home
last week on account of the serious
illness of her mother, Mrs. j. n. Nor
ton OF Fort Logan.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Buckhalter and
MrM. Frank Smith left Boulder last
week to visit in the South Mr.. Smith
goes to Hot Springs, while Mr.. and
Mrs. BucBhalter continue to Missis-
sipi.
The Young Mems Bachelor Club
will entertain Thursday evening, Nor
rison's orchestra will furnish the mu-
sic. Al lare anticipating large even
ing.
Mrs. F. A Gibson is listed among
the sick of this week.
Mr. Ray Williams was visitor in
Denver last Saturday
The Denver star., 1918-01-26
BOY SCOUT NOTES.

Melvin Demon and Cornelius Allen
were presented with their tenderfoot
pins Saturday night Two new mem
bers were enrolled.
The Scouts have been busy this
week deliverying copies of general in.
formation about the war and the
Presidents Flag Day Address.
We are preparing for an elaborate
program in honor of the Boy Scouts
of Americas anniversary. Program
announced later.
Pride of Denver Tabernacle No. 521
paid to Horace Mason $175, endow.
ment and burial for his wife.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26

ored People. This will be the third
high-ciass meeting given by this As
sociation and all addressed by emf
nent speakers. The first one was by
Rabbi Friedman, the second by Rev.
Chas. L. Meade, and now comes
Bishop Johnson, without question one
of the most forceful speakers in the
country. A splendid musical program
will be rendered in connection, and
as the meeting is free to the public
the Home should be crowded to ca
pacity
The Denver star., 1918-01-26

Mr.. S. ]. Mcclure, manager of the
Peoples Golden West Hotel of Pueb.
10, was up to visit the Stock Show and
attend to other - business matters.
While here he contracted to accommo-
date the Colored companies playing at
the Tabor Grand and Empress thea
ters The companies were Dean and
Johnson and Ten Dark Nights y
Manager Mcclure may purchase a
Buick and motor home. His hotel is
doing nicely.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26

we hope, and all that need concern us,
is, that we do our part to back you
up, and to be ready to give up our
fathers, brothers, and sweethearts
when the time comes. We will do our
best to make Colorado a home that
you can look back upon with pride
as we feel proud of you who have left
US for greater work. Again, we said,
Negro "Sammies," Colorado women
folk are proud of you!.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26
THE NEW NEGRO"

Published in the interest OF the New
Negro Manhood Movement, wants re-
liable AGENTS EVERYWHERE. 20
pages, sells readily at cents each.
Send % cents for Agents outfit. in
cluding sample copies, circulars, etc.
to THE CLARION AGENCY. lis
West 134th Street. New York City.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26
Recital, complimentary to Miss Ma
bel Cole, Peoples Presbyterian, Tues
day night, Jan. 20. Admission Csc.
"pREPAREDNEs9."

Are you THOUGHTFUL Prepare
for the future. DELAYS ARE DAN
GEROUS. Insure today with tho
UNION HEALTH AND ACCIDENT
CO., Denver, Colo. Greatest p-ottc-
tion q the lowest cost We invite
your fullest investigation.
II. L. MeClAiN, AGENT
Call Main 7752.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26
THE POND LILY ART CLUB

Meetings of the Pond Lily Art Club
for the month of January, 1918.
Jan. 3-Mrs. c. Campbell 1898 So.
Clarkson Street
Jan. 10-Mrs. A. NJ. Carriss,- 524
Columbine Street.
Jan. 17-Nrs. n. L. Douglass. 1880
Meade Street.
Jan. 2i-Mrs. n. ". Hall, 2Si1 High
Street V
Jan. s1-Mrs. NJ. Jacobs, 1928 og-
den.
Domestic Science Day.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26

Mrs Emmet Webster was highly
honored because OF the faithfulness.
devotion and success OF her past
years labor She was given beat
uful cameo pin with gold trimmings
as Christmas present from the X.
X. C. Art Club, besides each mem
Der gave her an individual present.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26

Come, Workers, hero was . teach
er; and the lessons he taught was
good: There are no classes or races,
but one human brotherhood. There
are no ereeds to be outlawed, no COL
ors Of skin debarred; mankind 10 one
IN its rights and wronsa one right.
one hope and one euard-John Boyle
O'RellIy and Wendell Phillips.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26

Have you seen that exciting, anus
ing and interesting serial picture at
the Grand Theatre, full of pathos, love
and entertainment? 1t shows every
Wednesday night, THE Fighting
Trail" and continues for II Wednes-
day nights. Remember, the Grand has
pick OF all the big pictures.
The Denver star., 1918-01-26
THE GRAND THEATRE CON-
TlNUES TO PLEASE.

Everybody who visits LArimer st.
knows that their visit Is not complete
until they have stopped in and been
entertained by the high class pictures
OF the Grand theatre. They just try
10 satisfy and please everybody.