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The Colorado statesman., 1922-12-02
CHEYENNE.
WYO. NEWS

Private funeral services were held at
3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Nov.
10, for William Robert Gasllin, the g.
year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Gaskin, at the family home, 1915 West
Twenty-fOurth street.
The little son, who died Tuesday
night was the second of the children
of the family to succumb to diphtheria
within the last few days, Helen, a
daughter having passed away Nov. Sth.
Other children in the home are at pres
ent fighting the disease.
The funeral of Harrison Henderson,
retired sergeant, Ninth Cavalry, was
held Thursday afternoon, Nov. 10th, at
A. NJ. e. Church. Rev. w. T. Thorn
ton afficiated. Major NJ. T. Deane,
comrade of the deceased delivered
commendable speech, coached in terms
of warm praise on the life of Hender-
son. Harrison Henderson was born in
Paris, KY, in 1858. He enlisted in the
U. S. army in 1898, completed thirty
seven years service He was Il 33rd
degree Mason, held the office as w. NJ.
for sixteen years, died at San Fran
cisco, Nov. s, 1922. He leaves to
mourn his death four nephews and one
niece and host of friends.
Wmle he reports at the portals OF
glory with the innumerable host of the
blood bought, he was a Christian.
Mrs. Susannah Pierson is seriously
Ill. Children from distant cities are at
mothers bedside.
Mrs Matte Crawley is confined by
illness.
Mesdames Chas. RhOne and Allie
Smith were the gracious hostesses to
friends in honor of Mrs. H. C. Jeffer-
son. The event was Tuesday after
noon and evening of last week. Mrs.
jefferson will soon depart for Kansas
to spend winter with mother.
The nest of Ku Klux Klan in Chey-
enne contains 213 members.
Mrs. Benz. Davis, Mrs. H. ]. Reed
and niece, Miss Gaylord, were the host
esses to a number of friends of the
Cheyenne Civic League of Colored
People at an entertainment for benefit
of colOred peoples pledge to the Lar
annie County Hospital. A large sum of
money was raised to help the fund.
Mesdames Davis and Reed are two
enterprising women who have faith in
unity and cooperation for those things
which stand for the Race.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-12-02
Bishop Vernon Tells
of Problems i'm
South Africa

New York, N. Y, Nov. 24.-Bishop
Vernon of the a. NJ. E. Church, who
returned from South Africa Tuesday,
Nov. IA, on the steamer Majestic, spoke
briefly on the important work for
which he is responsible in South At
rica at the welcome reception given in
honor of DR.. X. II. Motion at the Y. w.
C. A. Wednesday evening, Nov. 10. He
The Colorado statesman., 1922-12-02

a to THE COLORADO STATES
Il n MAN)-Another important step
in the South-wide movement for better
race relations was taken when eighteen
representative North Carolina women
met in Raleigh on Oct. II, accepteu
membership in the State Committee OH
Roce Relations, and gave out vigor-
GUS declaration of their principles ana
purpose.
The personnel of the group was most
notable, including outstanding leaders
of tbe State Federation of Clubs the
State Welfare Board, and the Dig
church organizations. 1t is doubtful IL
there could be found in the state an
other group of equal number having as
wide connections and able to WELD as
great an influence.
After day given to earnest study
of the interracial situation, the group
drafted and gave to the public the foi-
lowing statement:
1--WE are conscious of a world condl-
tion of restlessness in which race fric-
tion plays a conspicuous part. we
cannot ignore the fact that this pre-
sents problem in which the South is
so acutely involved that we are con-
scious that the eyes of the world are
upon us, questioning our course. we
cannot shirk the responsibility OF tax
ing I'D the challenge, grasping the op-
portunity presented, seeking solution
to this problem and demonstrating IL
on our southern soil.
1--WE believe that unrest existing be-
tween two different races dwelling
side Inv side under the same economic
system and the same government can
be lessened, and eventually dispelled
by a course of justice and fair play.
When one race exceeds the other in
numbers, in possessions and in oppor-
tunity, there is but one solution. AS
Christian people we hold the elements
of that solution. 1t lies in the cultlVa-
tion of an attitude of fairness, OF
good will and a conscious determina-
tion to establish an understanding
sympathy.
1--WE believe that every human being
should be treated not at means to
anothers' ends, but as person whose
aspirations toward self-realization
must be recognized; that we must
cherish racial integrity and racial self
respect, as well as such mutual respect
as will lead each to higher moral lev
els. to mutual trust and mutual help
fulness. We believe that in this pro-
cess certain values must be developed
and maintained.
mo family and no race rises higher
than its womanhood. Hence, the intel
ligence of women must be cultivated
and the purity and dignity of woman
hood must be protected by the main
tenance of a single standard of morals
for both races.
"The right of childhood to health
and safety, to the training of body and
mind in right habits and the soul in
right purposes, is unchallenged. The
childhood of every race must be safe
guarded, for races move forward on
The Colorado statesman., 1922-12-02
NEGRO CONGRESS PROPOSED,

Moscow, Nov ga congress of Ne
groes of the world, either at Moscow
or somewhere in the United States, for
the purpose of bettering themselves
an asserting their rights, was proposed
before the third internationale, which
has devoted several days to the ques-
tion of the Negroes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18
Some Lively Politics Promised.

Attention is already centering on the Indi-
ana senatorial election this year. Reelection
is sought by Senator New. Republican. There
indications he will be opposed for the nom
ination by former Senator Beverage. Unless
Reveridge enters the race, Senator New will
have opposition in the Republican primaries,
which will be held in May New is a close
friend of President Harding. The latter wanted
New in his cabinet but it was not expedient
Reveridge is a great orator and has many
admirers, but it is questionable whether he
can defeat New, who is one of the strongest
men of the senate, and in close touch with the
administration. Beverage might, or might not,
be in helpful harmony with the administration.
The national leaders of the party are likely to
turn to New. known political factor in pref
erence to Beveridge, now emerging from his
famous vine-clad cottage of political retire
ment. Indiana used to be a close state at cleo
tions. The Democrats have not forgotten some
of their old-time victories. They now seem
disposed to rally around Thomas R. Marshall,
former vice president and give the Republicans
a run for their lives. Thus it may happen that
Indiana may be the scene of spectacular poll
tics at the primaries and the autumn election.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18
EIks Are Still Elks.

Z We refuse to believe that Elks cause the
noble animal for which their order is named
to be hunted down in order that they may
flaunt his teeth on their watch chains. The
teeth of an elk which dies a natural death make
just as brave an appearance as do the teeth of
a monarch of the forest which is shot down in
his tracks. All elk die natural deaths sooner
or later The supply in ZOOS and western elk
parks alone would keep every biped Elk sup
piled for all time
The Benevolent and Protective Order of
EIks has extended its benevolence and its pro-
lection to all elk, great and small, for many
years. 1t has been an ardent advocate of game
laws and the preservation of the forests which
the mighty creatures range. Its members are
active in all movements to secure to the four
footed elk the guarantees of life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness. 1t is natural that the
Elks should be indignant when irresponsible
people accuse them of encouraging the indis
criminate slaughter of their magnificent name
brother If we were elk would rather
trust ourselves with lodge brother than with
a fauhal naturalist. We should be suspicious
that the fauna1 naturalist wanted us for veni-
son
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18
Passing Whims.

We hear so much about demoralizing social
tendencies in this country that it is refreshing
to have reassuring word from an authoritative
source to counterfeit the effect of the pessimistic
attitude held by so many of our people on the
fture of the American home
Vice President Calvin C. Coolidge refuses to
be alarmed by home brewing, jazz dancing and
risque dressing He holds that they are merely
passing whims of fashion, and doubtless he is
correct Home life in America today is on
higher plane than it ever was. People are
doing right for rights sake Just because there
are more homes than ever and, therefore, more
unsuccessful families than ever, it is foolish
to believe the majority Of homes are deteriorat-
ing in their influence. People should emphasize
more the good things of life and not the bad.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18

produced at almost pre-war cost and is being
sold by retailers generally at figures as low
az the present high cost OF handling and trans
portation will permit. In the very nature OF
things lumber is expected to advance because
of the decreasing supply of timber forests. The
man who builds of wood now may be reason
ably sure that in the long run he is fully pro-
tected in his investment But suppose some
items of construction do become cheaper The
man who lives in his own home can save
enough in rent in couple of years to offset
any temporary reduction in materials, and after
that he may be reasonably sure his home can
not be duplicated for less than it cost him
Build now is the advice of those who know
building conditions. And already there are in
dications OF such a renewal OF building that
probably by the middle of the next building
season an advance in the general cost of ma
terials will set in that will represent substan-
tial profit to those who take advantage of the
building conditions Of early spring.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18
BRYAN, the EVANGELIST.

William Jennings Bryan has stepped into a
new role. He will head what is known as the
national federal evangelistic committee, and
will speak in all the larger cities at mass meet
ings planned in the interests of evangelism.
Billy Sunday will have a worthy competitor
derers to whom he will show the sawdust trail
The Commoner shakes a mean forefingef and
wags facile tongue when he turns to preach
ing. He hardly will resort to the gymnastics
sa thoroughly INDUCED in by Sunday, but he
will not have to do so. He can interest his
hearers without that
Bryan has turned to evangelism in an hour
of need. Christianity did not experience the re-
vival that was expected for it in the days that
followed the war. Men were not scourged by
trial. as had been anticipated, nor were they
generally convinced of the error of their ways.
They did not turn from the battlefield and it's
related places to the church What stimulation
the church Received had to come from within, as
has always been the case And now comes
Bryan to assist in rightiug society that ad-
mittedly has not improved very much in the
last decade or so. Some say it has grown in
finitely worse. Be that as it may, by the time
Bryan has completed the five-year program
that has been mapped out for him this may be
better country in which to live more
sincere evangelist never asceneded the plat
form nor a more able one.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18
Avoiding Dull Care.

Maybe the reason children accomplish much
and grow up fast is that they take pretty
much everything play. They aren't stopped
from very much because of mental distractions
about what may happen. They have the open
Sesame to delight of that old phrase, lets ire
tend"
The proportions of work and play change
from childhood to manhood but the spirit of
play oughtn't to change. Suowballs are not
thrown less accurately because they are thrown
in play, but because they thrown with a
great deal less mental preparation than many
a golf ball is lifted along in it's course Pre-
tend. Why not? The Joy of that is that we
enter thus make believe world in which it is
in the nature of things to be right and as we
would have them. We don't drive dull care
away; we are in a world where dull care
doesn't belong.
1t doesn't hurt our work. We are away
from work when we are playing. Pretending
is only dangerous when we mix it up with
real life; that's fooling ourselves. But if we
are playing and want to pretend we have no
troubles and live in palaces in Xanada, why
DotS
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18
The Healthy Skin.


Body washing is more or less
necessary evil. Dirt, dust, SCOT, soil.
CRIME and grease accumulate on the
skin as we work or play, and must
be removed now and then. Invis-
-ible dirt, contamination by bacteria,
iRsom etimes q much more import
ant indication for body washing,
and daily or rather several times a
day an indication for soap and
water hand washing in the inter
est of personal health. But as for
the natural secretions of the skin,
the sweat and the skin oil, these do
the skin and the health of the in
dividual no harm and become often
sive only because unhygienic
clothing interferes with their nat
ural disposition. Socalled body
doors should really be called cloth
ing odors, for it is the interference
of the clothing with the natural
oxidation of the skin secretions or
excretions by the air that accounts
for such odors. The remedy is max
edness. I am not strong for body
washing, if you will politely over
look the ambiguity here, but I do
urge upon everybody in the tenn
perate climate the hygienic value
of daily air baths, even if one can
afford, endure or risk but a few
minutes in the air bath. Let me re-
peat that the less clothing one
wears in any season of the year,
with regard for personal comfort
only, the more hygiepic; and even
if one can have only five, 10 or 20
minutes day in natures garb, say
while taking the daily keep we'll
exercises, why, that is always hygi-
enic.
Personal cleanliness is by no
means determined by the amount or
frequency of soap and water ap-
piled to the body. One who coddles
himself with more clothing than
comfort demands, even though he
bathes daily with soap and water
or water alone, is not so clean
most of the time as one who wears
no excess of clothing, takes an air
bath daily and a water bath only
occasionally.
A whole lot of courageous folk
spend energy taking cold morning
baths, fine enough practice in the
way of moral self discipline, and
such discipline is especially good
for the stout and indolent youth. 1t
is not advisable for skinny ones of
any age, nor for persons of any
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Foot CaIIuSeS.

My daughter consulted a foot doc
tor (chiropodist) who informed her
that she had exposed nerves on the
sole and that she would have to
have electrical treatments for sey-
eral weeks to remove them. The
spots appear like round calluses
-(Mrs. E. L.
Answer-If there is any nerve ex-
posed in this instance. it isn't the
nerve in your daughters foot. The
removal of painful calluses from,
the soles of the feet is a surgical
operation to all practical effect, in
Voiving the possibility of infection
the same as any other operation
Your daughters feet are worth the
care of her physician.
Peroxide In MOuthwash.
Kindly inform me whether perox-
ide, used as a mouthwash once a
week, is Injurious to the teeth
(W. I. So
Answer-Well diluted, say a tea
spoonful in half a cupful of water
it will not injure the teeth if used
only once week. l would advise
lime water for regular or daily
use as a mouthwash.
Uric Acid.
Is bicarbonate of soda all right
to take for uric acid in the blood
-(Mrs. H. j.
Answer 1t is comparatively
harmless, but it will have no eff
feet on uric acid, if there is more
uric acid in the blood than there
should be.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18

@. Is it possible to telephone
from a moving train? C. W. c.
A. Telephoning from moving
train is possible. A demonstration
of what is known as the carrier
current system of communication
was given at Schenectady on Dec
1. These tests were the culmina-
ton of development work of a per-
iod extending over 10 years, follow
ed by practical tests made on the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railroad, where communication was
effected at speeds up to 60 miles an
hour.
Q. Why was mustard gas so
called? C. H. o.
A. Mustard gas was given the
name because it has mustard
like -odor. 1t is said that some of
the French mustard gas smells
more like garlic than mustard.
@. How can hair be taken off a
hide? E. L. T.
hairing hides. This takes from 10
days to two weeks. Stake a quart
of freshly burnt lime lin small
pieces with y quart of water. Mix
one pint of this hydrate of lime
with eight quarts of water.
@. What is, the cause of creosote
forming in a chimney? Can you
suggest remedy? G. P. l..
A The burning of green wood
causes creosote to form in the
chimney. A simple remedy for this
is to place a piece of zinc on the
fire.
@. Why does the grain of a tree
turn from right to left? F. D. G.
A. The forest service says it is
very unusual for the grain of tree
to turn from right TO left. Most
trees grown under average condi-
tions have the grain straight up and
down.
@. Since the constitution of the
United States says that mo state
shall emit bills of credit"
it would seem to the layman that
bonds issued by states would be
illegal. How about it? ]. C.
a. In very early case decided
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18
Hoover and Home Builder.

Secretary of Commerce Hoover is credited
with being the friend of the home builder. At
least he is consistently advocating and actively
encouraging the erection of more homes for
the people of the United States And Presi-
dent Harding himself is as domestic and home
loving a man as can be found in the nation
All official Washington is keenly interested in
the subject of homes, not only because homes
are the normal and happiest domicile of men
and women, but because that nation is most
self-reliant whose lines of strength lead
straight to the hearthstones OF a contented and
home-loying people. The opening Of new
year brings a nationwide renewal Of home
building discussion. With the spring build
ing season only a few month off, this is the
time for planning and vizualizing the new home
with all its innate appeal to the best instincts
OF men and women Many thousands OF peo-
pie have dreamed OF that beautiful home that
some day they intend to build But year has
followed year and the Joys OF the new home
have never been realized.
VIII 1922 be good year to build a homee
Experts declare that IL will be. For practically
all building materials are down to as near pre-
war levels rs they are likely to go under the
new conditions confronting the world. This
IN especially true q tumhaE watch b being
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18
The Daily Short Story

! fast, Aunt Martha's tongue was as
hot as the biscuits she served, and
her words licked Myra's heart like
living flames.
81 allus know'd he was a good
for-nothin'. Now I'm sure on it. l
know what I seen with my own
eyes, but l amt teIlin'. He's a thief.
He'll not be comm here any more
to court We, Myrtle, not if l know it.
1e hear that?'
Yes, Oh, yes" answered Myra
meekly. "He was comm over to-
morrow night like he allus does.
What shall l do?"
do? Nothin', I'll do"
The next evening was Sunday.
but Jasper did not come, nor did
he appear on one of the following
so Sunday evenings. Poor Myra at
her best was as slender as a lily,
but now she had grown really
skinny.
Frost tonight, Martha" said Alb
ner. I'll set the papers," and he
proceeded to decorate the flower
beds
What in the OF scratch is keep
III NSl OLICLC <ADiAGI ne 81 SLOW =
Speak to him, Myrtle" whined Aunt
Martha, as Myra entered the Sitch-
en-. Raising her head quickly at
the rustic of silk, she said sharply:
We'll, l do declare, if We amt got
on yer pearl colored silk. Where
be We a-goin' all rugged up like
that"
Il amt a-goin' anywheres," said
Myra. Then, with a defiant toss of
her head, she continues: 'Jasper's
out there with Uncle Abner. He's
settn' the papers"
Jasper, Jasper?'' snarled Aunt
Martha. "I'll fix him"
mo yer won't, Aunt Martha, Jas
per told me We thought he was a
stealin' yer marrygolds. He weren't.
He was a fiixin' the stones that had
rolled on the papers. He's got a
real fine job over at the port, and
we're goin' to be married soon,"
and Myra tripped into the trim par
lor and lighted the lamp.
Aunt Myra rocked uneasily in the
old rocking-chair, while over and
over in her mind tossed these
words: Il guess Abner's right. It's
better to keep a cool head. But
know a rollin' stone" and the old
clock licked, rolling stones, roll
ing stones
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18
NIGHT SIGNALS
BATTLE USERS
OF WIRELESS

Despite the most diligent re-
search, experts are not yet able to
say whence the mysterious va
grant" signals come that every day
and particularly at night, are re-
ceived on wireless aerials.
From the earliest days of long
distance wireless telegraphy the
difficulties in reception due to va
grant or natural electric waves and
atmospheric electric discharges
passing down the receiving aerial
have been the bane of the wireless
telegraphist.' Professor John Am
brose Fleming of London university
told the Royal Society of Arts. He
said:
Having regard to the fact that
the positive atmospheric electrical
potential gradient of the earth in
creases at the rate of about 100
volts per meter OF ascent, roughly
speaking, it is not surprising that
aerials several hundred feet high
may be traversed by quite large
currents due to this cause alone
which may utterly swamp the fee
bic signal currents"
Professor Fleming is the inven-
tor of the thermionic valve receiE-
er, which revolutioniZed wireless
telegraphy and telephony.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-01-18
CIR UnnthHtnttr
HERE LIES MANS ANCIENT ENEMY.
DULL CARE
WHO DassNTERs TINE uNLovED cUsA
| BEWAREf
WHAT SAY, CONTRIBS? SHALL WE
HARKEN TO THIS PLEA?

Letter to Winnie. Dear Win: You err
when you place my name in that list OF scribes
who have been riding on the necks sotospeak,
instead of the cars of the street railway COM
pany's owners. I'm stakeholder in the COM
pany, so. would you mind laying or this outfit ?
Thanks. SCAM.
Letter to Scorpio. Dear Scorp: 1t was
you, Scorp, was it not, who belly-ached about
the square wheels the street car? l am
pleased to inform you, sir, that the Longview
car has been equipped with a new set of trucks,
therefore this fiat-wheeled wheeze can be laid
reverently to rest. IL est wort, augespielt de-
funct Sabe? SCAMOZ.
Letter to We Editor Dear Ed: ! thought
we had buried the Ratchet but here you go
and spring this "Rachmanoff'' stuff on lot
OF innocent children like Winnie and Maggie.
Sergei writes it 'Rachmaninon"; I, an oaf in
musical lore, write it "Rachmananon and you,
you write-Mac! don't deny that you laid Serg
out on the workbench and chopped syllable
out of him just to rifle me. Did you? Very
well; we shall see about this However, for
the present, 1 concerned about this GUS
tom of squandering fifty lines daily on the
local transportation system May l not ask:
could you arrange to furnish the clientele with
another target for truncated, verbal arrow
heads? If so, would you? Thanks.
AFTER reading in the Chitrib the story of
Miss Ruby Ara, who arrested for shop
lifting and abandoning her baby never,
never shall be content till We know the name
OF the man in the case. Then, should the i'm
possible happen, shall write The Ruby Ara
OF Omar CAYENNE.