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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-02-17

IsNon the very w$ap0u1
Germany ana Austria wefe IN
pains to forge In the hops n
Ing military henefit---tho
army fair TO be turned
them, Reports In tho acrtn44
papers which express dimd)ox
alarm over the Polish sitMe13o
dicnte that the Polish ioGlG II
an effective military Fares.
the side OF the prev03o14
sentiment of bitterness ann>
imperial powers. n stsa's IN
Troops Patrol Nipx1 y I!
The situation has erUsvN IN
ous that the military af9 9Um
the streets IN Warsaw. n 35
Austria Hungary II 114o
involved In the dIfficult|
expected she would p14&
Polish elements ana n
thlklng with them IN 4N
archy are up TO- ARMS 0I4&
are threatened. Nj ia
jufHtuk " INV WOyl&41l 4Xiz
Las been reported
purposes resuninx ~
tons against nurthel
this report gains cey1
noaj,osment that M
Representing the eqQQ
f'etrogrHd has letl
y0pisal and passed N
6sn military lines
uernian purpose ~
shevika II also in01oAt
dispatch declaring th4
decided a. resume st019
tions against Russia "tA(
| A0Ftria' would not ~
thereby. This would NA4M
that Austria intends "
many to fight the batt5o
north kusria, Whether
to keep up connections w1<
fograd government nseNy1N
clear, but sofia ainpaf1
/ that isulgBria IL 0oin4 N
Thing, having "resumed
relations with Rusain." ~
! The central powers are II
over the situation, " y A. *
Commands Are ChMl
In the west while the ny1
uation at the front shows
for the moment of paoeln
the stage Of raids and sp8f6E
bardmensN. there has baell E0f
opment of mArkedt iinpu&t
gerdinR the hlgn conimn3
forces OF the entente.
Thus, London adviees QyyJ
| the retirement OF Gencf4& Nh
/ "a. n. Z
fish imperial staff, and ht44
| Hughes Wilson. apparsptlJk
that something approax0 jll
/ Ned general staff Was crd4o T.
supreme war council IN i1
Session ~ Versailles s< /;
Unified Control u ~ 31
Premier Lloyd GsorEN. H
| endorsement OF purliane1le
received, the other DAY 70 h~
! 81 would appear has gr1ptE0 r.
/ tno British military situAti44 ~%
land made II conform with IN N
80 many have held and Whl0M
pRrentiy was endorsed ~ M NJ
gailles council that there enout<
n unified control OF the III
nruies. General Robertsoh a11
inaly was not willing to 1T Int n
plan 80, able soldier that M v I
! without any question hhvtgW
r,ised as to his ability. he haa 4
20 step down and make way k1esl
| other aS
Following up their dcstrOyer Ia
1 in the straits OF Dover on Fri04&,
which they wiped out neyerink ~
iyh patrulling craft, tf&r Gftyty
sent ono OF their submarine8t n
the port Of Dover IN The darkny1
thr early morning hours on n4N
dny The i'-boat threw Il few row
al shells into tho city and rom
when subjected TO the shore ne11
les after lnfllcting small datn4M9
residence property aud cnu%tu9
few casualties among civiliAu<, x
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-22

the people for their support upon my
record as public servant and upon
their estimation of my fitness to serve
them in the high office to which as
pire.
i shall not assume responsibility
nor claim credit for the acts OF any
person neither shall seek to profit
by the shortcomings or mistakes of
others. am responsible for my own
conduct and if elected shall not be
committed to any policies, except
those which I honestly believe to be
for the best interest Of the people Of
the state"
What in your opinion, will be the
issues Of the campaign?" Mr.. Cooper
was asked.
Il have stated heretofore that the
one paramount issue until the end of
the presetn war Is the unstinted sup
port OF the national government. If
elected governor it shall be nv pur-
pose to cooperate to the fullest with
the administration at washington in
IFS war measures. While this issue Is
paramount for the time being there
ar" other questions which should be
considered. This American govern
mcnt entered this war as a protest
against war. We desire a permanent
peace based upon Justice 1t is the
part of wisdom to prepare for war in
time Of peace: it is also a part Of wis
dom to prepare for peace in time of
war. shall therefore urge that we
increase, strengthen, and broaden our
educational facilities as means of
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-22
Death of Mrs. Purchase Owens.


Our hearts we're made sad on Satur-
DAY afternoon, May 1lth, when it be-
came known that Mrs. Purchase Ow
ems had passed away. Mrs. Owens had
been in declining health for about 6
months. She had been lingering along
Tor several weeks and on Friday, NAV
3rd she became serious.
Mrs. Owens was about n years of
age. Before marriage she was Miss
Purchase Putnam. She was the widow
Of Joseph Ovens who has preceded
h"r to the grave. She is survived by
two children, Rcv. NJ o. and J. II. Ow-
ems and one sister, Mrs. w. H. Garrett.
Mrs. Owens was member of War
rior Creek Baptist church The fun
cral services, conducted by Rev. Ver-
million. The body was laid 10 rest
IN" following day in Warrior Creek
cemetery. The caskct was covered
With many beautiful flowers. the tri-
tUtcs or friends. There was a large
crowd Of friends and loved ones pres
cnt. thus attcsting the love and es-
tccm in which shc was hcld in the
community.
Ihou are gone. our precious loved one
TO the realms where angels dwell,
still our sorrow is not hopeless
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-22

preparation for the day Of victory
and peace which we confidently ex-
pect our soldiers to win upon the field
OF battle. Our educational work must
be broad enough to safeguard the So
cial and moral welfare of our people
and 1t must be strong enough to pre-
pare them for the various and varied
problem to be solved
I believe our compulsory attend
ance law should be so amended, with
proper provisions for its enforcement
as TO secure to all our children bene-
hts which are their birthright. We
can not any more afford to neglect
this matter than we can afford to lose
the present war The government is
calling to the colors the very flower
OF our young manhood 10 fight the
nations battles. This service is com
pulsory. The safe and nation in the
very near future will need the very
best service from its citizenship in
making secure the peace of the world
and tho preparation for this service
should in my opinion likewise be COM
pnlsory.
Il would like TO state also that
! iaVor development Of the present
state warehouse system to the end
that marketing as well as storage
facilities may be provided for our ag-
r1cnltural products. Our farmers are
now getting high prices, but there is
no reason to hope that this condition
will continue indefinitely. In this con-
ncction I wish TO state that I am in
full accord with the act of the legisla-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-22
il. a. COOPER INTERVIEWED
WHILE IN COLUMBIA 4
If Elected Governor lie win Cooperate
with Government In an Eifort to
WIN the War.

K. A. Cooper, candidate for go
ernor was in the city yesterday to at
tend the State Democratic convention.
The county convention Of Laurens,
as an expression OF its confidence.
unanimously elected Mr.. Cooper as a
delegate to the state convention and
also passed a resolution ndorsing his
candidacy for governor
When seen at the Jefferson hotel
Mr.. Cooper talked freely Of the po-
litical situation. He has given very
little attention to political matters up
to this time having been until about
six weeks ago chairman Of the local
board Of I.aurcns county and since
that time he has been in charge OF the
field work Of the third Liberty loan
campaign.
When asked if he cared to say
anything for publication. Mr. Cooper
replied: 81 have been before the pco-
pie Of the state as candidate for gov
ernOr In two previous campaigns and
7 feel that they know my general at
titude toward all public questions I
have always taken the position that
candidate for public Office should be
measured by his fitness for public SER
vice. 7 have never sought nor desired
to win office or promotion Of any kind
by any other standard. 7 shalt ask
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-22
For we feel with you It's we'll.

For we feel with you It's we'll.
Thou are gone, but we shall ever
Cherish thee in memory true,
Naught but faith in our Redeemer,
Can our fearful grief subdue.
Thou are gone, oh! how we miss you
Life no longer can begulc,
But we hope to meet you yonder
In that happy afterwhile.
Father, in thy tender mercy,
Smile upon us from above:
Heal our hearts depressing sorrow.
With the greatness of Thy love.
Thou are gone, our hearts are aching
Since we see no more thy face:
Thou are gone, We miss thy presence
In each, lone familiar place.
a Niece.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-22

ture providing teaching of agriculture
as a part Of our school work and
shall urge the extension Of this work
together with vocational training as a
part of our public school system The
State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-22
The Lonely SammicS OF Camp SEWER

when it's morning on the camp
ground,
And the sun is breaking through.
And the tents begin TO glisten
Like the good old hometown dew.
look across the camp grounds.
And it makes me kind of blue,
When it's morning on the camp
ground,
Love, my thoughts go back to you
When the sun is in the heavens.
And the day is mighty hot,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-05-22

Work Pants and KnOck-AbOut Pants
specially priced, $3.50 to $2.9S. Big
line to pick from. Bny now and you
will save soc to %l.G0 Il pair.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
N. w. NicoIIet 1884
JOSEPH YOUNG
Loans on Real Estate
818 Metropolitan Life Bldg.
Minneapolis, MINI.
EVERY DAY is BARGAIN DAY
at the ROOT & HAGEMAN
STORE, 407 Nicollet Ave.
DR.. BROWNS MODERN METHODS
New Scientific Treatment.

DIR. r. s. Brown finished a post
graduate course in auto-hemic therapy
under DR.. d. V. Ireland of Columbus,
O., also studied the treatment of all
rectal diseases, caused by constipa-
ton, piles, ETC., by electrical appli.
ances.
DIR. Brown has added to his office
equipment about $5O0.0O worth of cleo.
trical apparatus for special treatment
of blood diseases, such as dropsy,
rheumatism, hardening of the arteries
and general improvement of the
blood. He has spared no money to
provide his patients with the most
modern methods of medical science.
Any person wishing to consult him
on these new treatments, may do so,
without being under obligation to Sc
cure his services. He wishes to ex-
plain the advantages of scientific
treatment by electricity in many cases
where surgical operations have here.
tofore been the only cure. Several Of
his patients are relieved from chronic
complaints and speak in praise of the
new treatment.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
FORTUNE TELLER AMASSES
A COMFORTABLE FORTUNE

Newport, Ark, Nov. AT her resi-
dence in this city passed away Aunt
Caroline Dye, one of the most noted
fortune tellers" of her race, or the
races for that matter, in this country
Aunt Caroline" as she was styled at
her death was more than 100 years
old. She was the owner of an estate
valued at more than 100000, consist
ing of both city and farm property.
There was found in the home at her
death $500 silver dollars and to her
credit in the bank she had $4,000. She
was the possesor of several Liberty
Bonds.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
Southern Editor a Visitor.

Southern Editor a Visitor.
Hon. Roscoe Dungee, editor of the
Black Dispatch of Oklahoma City,
Okla, was a recent visitor in this city.
He was sent to Camp Dodge as one of
the election officials from his state.
While here he was the guest Of Deputy
Sheriff John H. Allison and Mrs. lone
E. Gibbs. He inspected the plant of
the J. and H. Wet Wash laundry,
owned by Mrs. Gibbs sons, three of
whom are in the National Army. This
is the largest wet-wash concern in
the northwest. Editor Dungee spent
short time here and expressed his
high opinion of the opportunities Of
the Negroes in this section.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Briggs have
moved to 813 Oak Lake Ave. Mrs.
Emma jeffrey has moved to SO7 5th
Ave. N.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Brown have
moved to 1912 4th Ave. S.
Mr.. Walter Dodson and family have
moved to 3035 Findley Place.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Burkes have
moved to 3013 Garfield Avenue.
Mrs. j. B. Glover of Oakland aveune
has moved to 3740 Fourth avenue s.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
LIEUT.. MARYWEATHER
KILLED IN ACTION

Lieut.. M. w. Maryweather was kill.
ed in action while fighting on the
French sector. He had engaged in
several battles and had a record for
bravery. Lieut.. Maryweather went to
France from the Philippines when the
war first began. He leaves a wife,
Mrs. Maud Maryweather, in Kansas
City, who received the news last week
of his death, and many friends regret
his departure. He died for a great
country and for a great cause.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
VAN HOOKS DINING ROOM
SPECIAL SERVICE FOR LADIES

Mr.. A. B. Van Hook, the we'll known
chef, has taken over the management
of the dining room of Stewards Hotel,
246 Fourth ave. s. He has arranged
for the evenings for entertainment Of
his lady patrons. Mrs. Mildred Jones
has charge of the dining room, female
mattresses will serve. The Ladies'
Entertainment nights are Tuesday,
Thursday and Sunday evenings. Break
fast will be ready at a. m. Special
25c noon lunch and a la carte dinner.
Chop Suey served. The patronage Of
the public is cordially solicited. The
management guarantees excellent SER
vice and respectable entertainment,
which will meet the approval Of the
most particular patrons.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
NEWS FROM "OVER THERE"
SERGT. COMLEY WRITES
LETTER TO HIS UNCLE

Mr.. Grant Ramey, who has been
for many years employed as head
janitor of the Minneapolis Gas Light
Building, received the following let
ter from his nephew, Sergt. Earl H.
Comley, who is in France:
33327-Twin City STAR-One Colt
Co. 1, 500 Pion. Inf,
Am. Exp. Forces.
Dear Aunt and Uncle:
This is Sunday and has been one of
the incest days we have had since we
have been here; The weather In this TIL
time of the year. and has been rainy
most of the time since we came. l had
a very pleasant voyage, have been en-
along just fine The people Of France
are a very friendly people. They treat
cOlored people with the most respect.
as siss Te seen some Of thoss
Negro French soldiers from Africa and
Algeria. They speak nothing but the
soers anna also
seen some of the colored natives Of
France, but there are not SO many OF
til them Thsg Msv are bs 1o1
modations are given soldiers that can
be had. This is new camp: Y: M.
G. A. was installed Yesterday which
of stationery. In this vicinity the
men of this country are very few. 1t
seems as though ali I see are the very
are away to the front.
- suppose you get the news over
much use in my telling you about the
n oarS sayn fer as Pss sen
clared."
We were doing interior guard duty
and this afternoon ! played ball, SO |
for advancement. There are to be a
number of sergeants made in our COM
our non-coms yet I may be made one.
All of the boys from the Twin Cities
have made a good showing. Most Of
them are in Co. e.
Well. while on the water I never got
seasick. Every day the boys would
the fish. but I've got to, feed them yet.
my my regards ] s and all Of I'm my ~ friends ts at the
gas office. You can tell them if the
Kaiser gets peace or asks for it, it
9ss he Stsr heard snd Sasp
ever before, and have just challenged
any man in my company regardless Of
size for wrestling match. There are
very near seven feet tall. The tallest
man in the regiment is in my company
1t is now about time for taps. so tell
everybody I'm getting along fine and
dandy and will be back and see them
soon.
Lovingly,
EARL
When writing, this Is my address,
CORP. EARL H. COMLEY,
Co. I, 500 Pion. Inf,
Via New York, N. Y, A. E. F.
P. S-I was just made right guide
of the 4th Platoon, a sergeant.
Earl is one of the popular young
men and his many friends will be glad
to hear about him.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
NEGRO SINGERS
MOVE EVANGELIST
SUNDAY TO TEARS

Providence, R. l., Nov. 12-Billy
Sunday wept last Sunday night at the
tabernacle where he is conducting SER
vices here, after hearing a chorus of
1900 colored folk sing folk-songs.
Paying tribute to the race he said:
IF the Negro is good enough to
fight in the trenches and to buy Lib
erty Bonds, his girl is good enough to
work along side of any white girl in
the munitions factories"
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Rev. Osa A. Lawrence left for Camp
Zachary Taylor at Louisville, KY, to
enter the Training School for Army
Chaplains. Rev. Lawrence is leaving
with the best wishes of host Of
friends, who wish him all success. He
has for many years conducted the
Lawrence Undertaking Establishment
in this city and has been an active
worker for civic and religious uplift.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. George Lark, 2408 18th avenue
south, has been seriously i'll with the
influenza, which later developed into
pneumonia. He has nearly recovered.
Mr.. Lark is student at the Univer-
sity of Minnesota.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
Death of Miss BeasIey.

Miss Ruth Beasley, daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. D. c. Beasley, died Novem-
Der 10th, of influenza. She had been
for many years sufferer from asth-
ma. She was loved by all who knew
her. Despite her continued suffering,
she was always pleasant and ambi-
tious and a gifted student, and Chris
tion young woman. Mrs. Beasley was
sick at the time of her daughters
death. They have the sympathy of a
host of friends in their bereavement.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
LOCAL NEWS
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Unless notes are written plainly
and properly arranged they will not
be inserted. Many people send in
notes regardless of names, initials or
composition. Arrangement by the
publisher will be charged for. Free
notices must be correctly written.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. Gillespie Plummer has returned
from Camp Pike, Ark. He is on a
furlough from the Officers Training
camp. Mr.. Plummer expects to be dis
charged and will return to his former
position as stenographer in the War
Department at New York City. He
was for many years attached to the
Department of Dakota at st. Paul.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Clarence w. Bells billiard parlor is
open since the flu ban was lifted. The
players are out of practice and are
trying to get back to form. Business
is GOOD, but Bell will remember the
flu for some time yet.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. Phillip Scott, after summer In
Canada, has returned to reside at Sig
Humboldt avenue north. He was very
i'll while there with influenza, but has
recovered.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Van Hook have
moved into the new house, 1000 42nd
Ave. So. They suffered loss of their
house by fire in September, which was
partly covered by insurance. During
their misfortune they received many
courtesies and much assistance by
their white neighbors.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
BISHOP HOOD is DEAD
Nestor Of the Zion A. M. e. Connec.
tion Dies at 81 Years at Fay.
etteville, N. c.

Fayetteville, N. C.-Bishop J. w.
Hood, said to be the oldest bishop in
the A. M. E. Zion church, died here
some days ago at the age of 81 years.
He had served as bishop for forty
two years.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. Drew Simms of the c. P. R., en-
loved a vacation in the Twin Cities.
He is located in Winnipeg During his
stay he was the dinner guest of Mr..
and Mrs. H. s. Winston of 2217 River
side avenue, and entertained by sew
eral of his old friends. He is enjoy
ing good health and pleased by his
visit.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Miss Francis Mask left for Wash
ington, D. c., last week to take posi-
tion in the War Department. Miss
Mask is one of our expert stenograph-
ers and a leader among the social ele-
ment. She has many friends in Wash!
ington and her future in her new field
is very promising.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
READ THIS CAREFULLY.

II you receive a newspaper by mail
and do. not wish to pay for it, just
refuse It by informing your postman.
Then 1t will be returned to the pub
Usher and he will be notified to dis.
continue sending 1t. There is no
reason why a person should pay for
a paper forced on them, but every
reason why It should be paid for when
ordered and accepted.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

All subscriptions are promptly dis
continued when they expire. Watch
your label and renew at least one
week before date of expiration in or
der not to miss any copy. The first
number on the label indicates the
month, the second, the year. Thus,
LA indicates that the subscription ex-
pires January, 1914.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. Arthur o. Thomas OF lnterna.
tional Falls, Mimi, and Mrs. Maud
Maryweather returned last week from
visiting his sister, Mrs. Mamie E..
Montgomery, in Chicago. They had
a pleasant trip, but received the sad
news of the death of Lieut.. Mary
weather on their return home.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our friends for the kindness
shown us during our bereavement in
the death of our father, julius G.
Glenn, and also for the beautiful floral
offerings. The Family.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. John (Brock) Webster came
over from New Duluth Monday on
business trip. - He is looking well and
says that there is plenty of work and
good wages for our people.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Carroll have
taken apartments for the winter at
62O East Lake street. They have one
of the best farms located near Par
shall, N. D., where he is one of the
successful farmers.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
SEND IN YOUR NEWS

Do not waste your time making
promises to our agents. Send your
money by Express or Post Office Or
der or in cash or postage stamps.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. Everett Roberts, son of late Col.
James Roberts, has entered the Stu
dents Army Training Corps at the
University Of Minnesota.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. Geo. E. Jones, the famous chef,
has charge of the culinary department
at the Walters and Porters' Club. He
has a reputation for his sanitary serv-
ice. Manager Lee Wheeler has reno
waited the kitchen and opened new
dining room.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Earl D. Stewart was back home from
Camp Dodge, having been honorably
discharged. Earl is much improved in
every way after his life in an army
camp. He left for Chicago to visit his
wife.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Buffalo, N. ", Has Weekly.
Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 10-The Buffalo
Enterprise, published by A. J. vii.
liams, made its appearance in this city
yesterday. There are said to be ten
thousand Negroes in Buffalo
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. George Winston of Fargo, N. D.,
is on a visit to his mother, Mrs.
Amanda Winston, $3.50 39th ave. S. He
is a brother of Mr.. Carey Winston,
who died recently.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mrs. Lulu Maxwell has been ap-
pointed one of the social workers of
the Associated Charities to look after
the interests of the Negroes.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
A SPECIAL NOTICE.

We need every cent due us to keep
up this publication. The Star asks
NO charity. If you want to help
paper for your race, get US sub
scriber.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mrs. John w. Harper, Jr., returned
Monday from Lloyd, Wis, where she
spent month visiting her sister, Mrs.
Lincoln Revels.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
THE WAY TO MAKE MONEY.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY
DON'T MISS IT.

II you wish to add to your income,
sou can do SO by accepting an agency
for The Twin City Star. Good com.
mission to competent agents. Use
your spare time in soliciting ads and
subscriptions. Only honest and intel
ligent agents wanted. Call Hyland
1905.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Boutell Bros. have in their employ
a colored lady as elevator operator
who has given very satisfactory ser
vice.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

Mr.. William Lyons, who has been
residing in Duluth, has returned to
this city for an indefinite stay.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23

SUBSCRIBERS WANTED - Make
the Twin City Star live and depend
able weekly Negro newspaper by
sending your subscription.
The Twin City star., 1918-11-23
Printing at Popular Prices.

Let us do your printing. Good work
at popular prices. All kinds of job
work. Call Hyland 1905.