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PATRONIZE MERCHANTS WHO ADV. IN THE PEOPLE'S PAPER THE COLORADO STATESMAN THE JOURNAL OF THE WEST. LABOR SHALL BE FREE RACE COUNTRY PARTY Churches And Picture Shows VOL. XX1. (From Philadelphia Tribune) People should keep their eyes and ears open all of the time, and their months shut, as a "still tongue makes a wise head," they say, and learn something useful from all that they see and hear; but most people do not do so, and fail to secure the splendid education Mother Nature wills to teach us all, and which our birds and animals learn and practice with marvelous success. Recently we spent an hour in a big church, and listened to a long and rambling sermon on the rewards and punishments of the future life, when the things that worried us most were the hard labor, small rewards and many aches and pains that bother us now in this present life. Half an hour more was spent listening to mournful music and earnest appeals for money to keep the Lord's work going. The whole business made us restless, dull and heavy. We paid nothing to get into the church, but gladly gave ten cents before leaving it. We felt so down in the mouth from the solemnity of the church experience that we were in no humor to go home and to bed, and possibly to ugly dreams; so at 9:30 we turned into a moving picture show, paid a nickle at the office, and spent another hour and a half listening to good music, full of snap and go, and seeing people do things, sad and gay, that were natural to say and do and which teach us to respect our neighbor and sympathize with him in troubles, and to rejoice and make merry with him when all goes well with him. When we got tired we walked out, with the good impression of the show full upon us, and with no long hold up for collections. Query: Would it not pay the churches to take up the collection in the beginning, and not in the ending of the service, give us better music, with more snap and go in it, and teach us more about the philosophy of living and less about about the dogmatism of dying? We make only a suggestion. We believe in the good work of the churches, but unless they change their methods of raising money and reduce their dogmas to present conditions of life, standing by what is best and contending against what is worse, they will decline in influence upon the mass of the people, who want to know how to overcome the troubles that overwhelm them now, without having those of the future hammered into them before they get to them. Notes On Racial Progress FURNISHED BY THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. A Thought for the Week—Why should not the colored people become the inn-keepers of America? Have the daughters of those far-famed "mammies" of old not sufficient of their parents' aptitude and executive ability to make themselves mistresses of housekeeping if the way be only shown to them? We would guarantee one thing: it would take a stronger race prejudice than exists today to keep men and women out of appetizing and attractive restaurants merely because the boniface who looked after his white customers was of a dark skin.—Oswald Garrison Villard in an address before the National Negro Bussiness League, J. H. Kelly, a colored man, is the chief train dispatcher at Carbondale, Illinois. He has been employed by the Illinois Central Railroad for forty-two years. $60,000 has been invested in Lincoln Electric Park, a first class amusement resort for colored people of Kansas City, Missouri. It is said that half of this money was invested by the colored people. Dr. C. T. Walker, the distinguished orator of Augusta, Ga., delivered an address in Macon, Ga., under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and the Local Negro Business League. This is part of an aggressive campaign by this League to encourage the establishment of more business enterprises among the Negroes of that city. It is reported that the African Union Company, an importing company composed of colored business men, has purchased 18,000 mahogany trees in Liberia. These trees will be sold to American manufacturers at a cost estimated to be several million dollars. Mr. Joseph L. Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio, is the Secretary. The Tuskegee Institute Octette, with Captain Alvin J. Neelv in charge, is making a tour of the Northwest. The Colored Business Men of Knoxville, Tennessee, have announced the opening of their club rooms. A Smoke-Shop and Billard Parlor are included. The Local Negro Business League at Union Springs, Alabama has perfected the organization of State Hist & Nat Hist Booths State House ANTS WHO ADO THE JOURNAL DENVER COLORADO WHO AID COLORADO SATURDAY DENVER COLORADO SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1915 HALSTED L. RITTER. For Commissioner of Social Welfare—May 18, Because he has been for many years been in constant touch with our city and Denver's welfare. Because, as Commissioner of Social existing laws in an intelligent, fearless Commission Government effective. Because He That the County Hospitals need a in addition to the best medical and s That some of the prisoners serving work on the County Poor Farm productions. That, the State and National Go agencies, Denver should maintain such The unemployed should not be left a p That conditions in Denver, which m should be eliminated. Public sentiment sented through this department. That the citizens of Denver should giving temporary aid to the needy poor Social Welfare—Reasons W May 18, 1915. for many years a stud with our city affairs, and conferer of Social Welfare, agent, fearless and non effective. For Commissioner of Social Welfare—Reasons Why He Should Be Elected May 18, 1915. Because he has been for many years a student of city government been in constant touch with our city affairs, and active in movements for Denver's welfare. Because, as Commissioner of Social Welfare, he will endeavor to apply existing laws in an intelligent, fearless and non-partisan manner to make Commission Government effective. J. B. Because He Believes capitals need a dose of p medical and surgical se soners serving terms in or Farm producing supply National Governments maintain such an agency not be left a prey for the Denver, which make for p public sentiment should department. Denver should co-operate the needy poor.—Adv. That the County Hospitals need a dose of good business management in addition to the best medical and surgical service. That some of the prisoners serving terms in our jails in idleness should work on the County Poor Farm producing supplies for the County Institutions. That, the State and National Governments having free employment agencies, Denver should maintain such an agency in co-operation with them. The unemployed should not be left a prey for the private agency. That conditions in Denver, which make for poverty, sickness and crime, should be eliminated. Public sentiment should be educated by facts presented through this department. That the citizens of Denver should co-operate with the department in giving temporary aid to the needy poor.—Adv. the Peoples Co operative Drug & Mercantile Company. The company began business May 1st. Joseph E. Howard, a young colored man of Chicago, Illinois, has been appointed manager of the Chicago, Branch of the National Publishing Company. This company is one of the largest manufacturers of Books, Bibles and leather goods in the United States and the Chicago office takes care of all business from Chicago to the Pacific coast. Mr. Howard has been with the company fifteen years. VOTE AGAINST AMENDMENT NO 2. The Amendment In Relation To A New Election Commission An attempt to re-establish the old "Big Mitt" game. The law now provides that on June 1 1915 there will be one Election Commissioner elected who with the Commissioner of Safety and the City Auditor will constitute the Election Commission, thus mak- --- Reasons Why He Should Be Elected 38, 1915. Years a student of city government— affairs, and active in movements for real Welfare, he will endeavor to apply less and non-partisan manner to make He Believes a dose of good business management surgical service. ing terms in our jails in idleness should educng supplies for the County Institu- Governments having free employment in an agency in co-operation with them. prey for the private agency. make for poverty, sickness and crime, ment should be educated by facts pre- uld co-operate with the department in door.—Adv. ing a saving to the taxpayers of $4,000. This is a business way of conducting Commission Form of government in accordance with advanced ideas of municipal management. The proposed amendment No 2 on the ballot provides that two men therein named one a Democrat and the other a Republican shall be elected commissioners at a salary of $4,000 for two years to have sole charge of the election machinery for two years, thus depriving any other person from running for the office and preventing the voter from selecting their own choice for the office. These two men cannot be any better than the two officials who will be the commissioners and who will serve without additional pay. This is certainly a high handed proceeding because these two men named in the amendment would stand no show of election if the voters knew the facts in the case and of the attempt to sneak into office by false pretences. Vote against it. (Advertisement) (Advertisement) RACE NEWS Paducah, Ky., May 7.—Colored men armed with shot guns hunted through the suburbs of the city last Tuesday night for Jim Lowery a Louisville Negro, who stabbed to death his wife here last week. They jumped upon a man supposed to be Lowery in Oak Grove Cemetery and fired upon him, but he succeeded in scaling the fense and made his escape. The better element of the colored citizens are thoroughly arcused over the crime and are bitter in their censure of the police for not effecting a capture. arts of peace. Individually, generation by generation, they have become more fit for the great struggle of contemporary life. They have accomplished the miracle of lifling a people en masse. Topeka, Kansas.—As a token of respect to an Afro American junior at the statehouse the flag over the state capitol building was placed at half mast Saturday afternoon. The order to place the flag at half mast was issued earlier in the week by Governor Capper as an evidence of respect to Mr. Tolliver Philadelphia, Pa., May 5,—A plea for fair treatment of the Negro was ably discussed by Isaac Fisher, editor of the Negro Farmer at Tuskegee Institute at the annual meeting on Friday night of the Armstrong Association in Griffith Hall. Five hundred people were present and heard reports showing the advancement of the association during the past year. Mr. Fisher recently won $500 for the best oration on the liquor question. Other speakers were John T. Emlen, Rev. Carl E. Grammar, Miss Hattie Norris and Mr. Richardson. Montgomery, Ala—Following the alleged whipping to death of Jim Lee, a short-term city convict, a movement has been started by the city, county and state officials to determine the "whipping rights" contained in contracts for convict labor. Jim Lee was a "ten day" Negro, and was leased by the city to the Burton plantation. While there it is alleged he was beaten to death by the overseer, B L. Fulcher. An investigation is being conducted by the county officials. Convicts summoned as witnesses have testified that the wounds were caused during a beating of an hour's duration. The world is accustomed to marvel at the progress made by the Japanese and by the Germans during the last half century, and rightly. But here in the United States a race has moved forward no less triumphantly. The drama of the American Negro's advancement, it is true, has not been accompanied by a military glamour with its martial music, nor has it had the literary stimulus of a great racial consciousness. But for all the quietness and unobstrusiveness of this upward movement, the victories of the Negro have an immense meaning for the welfare of the world. The Negroes have succeeded in the NO 39 arts of peace. Individually, generation by generation, they have become more fit for the great struggle of contemporary life. They have accomplished the miracle of lifting a people en masse. Topeka, Kansas.—As a token of respect to an Afro American janitor at the statehouse the flag over the state capitol building was placed at half mast Saturday afternoon. The order to place the flag at half mast was issued earlier in the week by Governor Capper as an evidence of respect to Mr. Tolliver Bird, for years a janitor at the statehouse. It was 30 years ago when Bird first entered the statehouse as a janitor. He served during the Populist regime, saw the famous Dunsmore legislative session, and worked in the offices during the administrations of John A. Martin, Humphrey, Lewelling Morrill, Leedy, Baily, Hoch, Stubbs, and the first few weeks of the Hodges administration. Two years ago Bird left the statehouse. He was forced to resign on account of his health. Last week the aged man died at his home in Topeka. Baltimore, Md, May 5. The ninety-eighth annual session of the Baltimore Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church came to an end with the announcement of the appointments for the ensuing year by Bishop L.J. Coppin at Waters Church last night. Great surprise was occasioned by the reading of a letter from the trustees of Metropolitan Church, Washington, decliling to entertain the next session of the conference. The reason given was that the congregation would be unable to entertain the conference, as it contemplated spending several thousand dollars in improving the church. Dr. B. F. Watson criticized the action of the church, as did the Rev. A. L. Gaines, who pointed out that the whole expense would not be saddled on the congregation. The motion of Saturday by which the church was chosen, was reconsidered, however, and Bethel Church, this city, selected. From the Way They Act. "Everybody has his faults," said Uncle Eben, "but some folks seems proud of 'em." The Colored citizens should patronize the Military Ball of Corporal White Camp at the Auditorium, May 31st, and support the men who defended the flag. For boxes, make application at the office of the Colorado Statesman. NEWS TO DATE IN PARAGRAPHS CAUGHT FROM THE NETWORK OF WIRES ROUND ABOUT THE WORLD. DURING THE PAST WEEK DURING THE PAST WEEK RECORD OF IMPORTANT EVENTS CONDENSED FOR BUSY PEOPLE. Western Newspaper Union News Service. ABOUT THE WAR The British steamers Centurion and Candidate were torpedoed and sunk by German submarines off the Irish coast. The Germans announce the capture of French trenches over a width of nearly one-fourth of a mile in the vicinity of Berry-a-u-Bac. The official statement from Berlin concedes that the allies have won ground between Carency and Neuville but attacks elsewhere are said to have been repelled. The Paris war office states that the allies made gains in Belgium, near Arras, France, and also at several other points, and the German attacks were beaten back. The British steamer Queen Wilhmina of Hartlepool was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off Blythe. Time was allowed the crew to take to the boats. Villa representatives at Washington announced that the Carranza army under Gen. Obregon had been driven backward and bottled up by Gen. Villa's forces at Irapuato, and investment of that place was in progress. At Kinsale, Ireland, the coroner's jury which investigated the deaths attendant upon the loss of the Lusitania returned the following verdict. "The jury find that this appalling crime was contrary to international law and the conventions of all civilized nations, and we, therefore charge the officers of the submarine and the German emperor and the government of Germany, under whose orders they acted, with the crime of wilful and wholesale murder." WESTERN Laurence Scanlan, bishop of the Salt Lake City diocese of the Roman Catholic church and a pioneer missionary of the West, died at Salt Lake after a long illness. The Southern Sociological congress at Houston, Tex., adopted resolutions indorsing President Wilson's stand "in the present critical situation," and expressing confidence in him. Announcement was made at Springfield, ill., of the marriage in Peking, ill., of William Homer Leavitt, former son-in-law of William Jennings Bryan, to Miss Clara Killius of Springfield. United States army border patrol reports the killing of Prescillano Medina, an American citizen and resident of El Tigre, Texas, by Carranza soldiers a few miles above El Tigre, on the Rio Grande. Among the passengers on the ill-fated Lusatania was Agnes Roy or Agnes Crosbie, a cousin of Robert Crosbie of Colorado Springs. Miss Roy was on the Anchor line Cameronia, the passengers of which were transferred to the Lusatania, just before the big Cunarder sailed. The name Agnes Crosbie appears in the list of survivors. The proposed reopening of ore mills of the United States Reduction and Refining Company in Colorado under a lower schedule of ore treatment charges and wider profits for mine owners was announced as the purpose back of a visit to the state of Robert E. McDonnell, new president of the organization, and James J. Franc, its chief counsel, both of New York. WASHINGTON An attempt to assassinate Roque Gonzales Carza, the convention provisional President of Mexico, was made by troops led by General Barona, former military commander of Mexico City. Secretary Daniels has designated the Right Rev. Julius W. Atwood, Episcopal bishop of Arizona, to offer the invocation at the launching of the dreadnaught Arizona at the New York navy yard, June 19. "An American citizen, lawfully in a foreign country or in a foreign ship, is entitled to the protection of his government," said Senator H. C. Lodge, ranking Republican' member of the Senate foreign relations committee. The fact that an American citizen is in the country or the ship of a belligerent does not give an opposing belligerent the right to kill him wantonly and without provocation." Carranza troops have reoccupied Panuco, in the oil well region near Tampico, according to advisents from Mexico to the State Department. The Villa force, which captured the town about ten days ago, evacuated May 5, and the Carranza force marched in. Fighting continues, however, at Ebano, about thirty miles from Tampico. The American Red Cross asked C. A. McIlvane at Balboa Heights, chairman of the Panama chapter, to report if outside aid were required for the sufferers of the fire at Colon. FOREIGN A Lusitania relief fund has been opened in Liverpool. Lord Derby subscribed £250 ($1,250). The body of Charles Frohman, the theatrical manager of New York, has been recovered and brought to Queenstown. The London Daily Mail asserts that the body of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt has been found on the Irish coast and taken into Queenstown. The East End of London was the scene of serious anti-German riots, arising from indignation over the sinking of the Lusitania and the air raid on South End. The Japanese foreign office is drafting a treaty with China, based on the acceptance of the provisions in Japan's ultimatum, including the restoration of Kiao-Chow. Premier Okuma is quoted as having stated that China's acceptance of Japan's demands has removed the "roots of much trouble." He voiced satisfaction at the success gained by diplomacy. At Rome Premier Salandra issued a circular to all the prefects in the kingdom strongly urging them to prevent any offense being offered to foreigners or attacks being made against their property. "This war was begun by Germany with a flagrant breach of treaty and it has been carried on with a progressive disregard of convention and of previously accepted rules of warfare," said Premier Asquith in the House of Commons in London. SPORTING NEWS Jose R. Capablanca, of Havana, captured the first prize without the loss of a single game in the chess masters' tournament in New York. Frank J. Marshall, United States champion, took second prize, likewise without the loss of a game. Two state records were broken at Albuquerque in the duel meet between the University of New Mexico and the Agricultural College of Las Cruces. Kirby of Las Cruces took the broad jump at 20 feet $5\frac{1}{4}$ inches, and Ray McGanna of Albuquerque made :53 1-5 in the quarter-mile. The Aggies won the meet, 69 to 49. The world's record for wall-scaling by high school cadets was broken at Cheyenne when squad No. 3, from Casper, Wyo., defeated squads from the Cheyenne, Rawlins and Laramie high schools by going over a regulation army wall, with regulation army guns, in 6 1-5 seconds. The previous record was 6 4-5 seconds. The winning Casper squad twice scaled the wall in 6 1-5 and once in 6 2-5, while the squad taking second place, Cheyenne No. 3, went over in 6 2-5. GENERAL Ninety-two victims of the Lusitania tragedy were buried at Queenstown on Monday. At Atlanta, Ga., Leo M. Frank was re-sentenced to be hanged on Tuesday, June 22, for the murder of Mary Phagan. Insurance on the Lusitania, it was said in New York, amounted to $7,500,000. The vessel was valued in round figures at $10,000,000. The worth of the cargo she carried was estimated at $735,000. Two are dead and two others are in a critical condition from burns as a result of a collision of an automobile at Fresno, Cal., with a power pole whose wires, carrying 60,000 volts of electricity, fell upon the car. Col. Roosevelt suffered his most serious and possibly vital blow in the Barne libel trial at Syracuse, N. Y., Tuesday. Justice Andrews ruled that all testimony in printing graft, comprising that of dozens of witnesses, hundreds of documents and many days to present, should be excluded as immaterial. He held the defense had failed to prove that Barnes was responsible for the alleged graft because of his political dominance. The trial of William Barnes' suit for libel against Theodore Roosevelt entered into its fourth week in the Supreme Court at Syracuse, N. Y. The sinking of the Lusitania, with the resultant heavy loss of life, has caused New York insurance companies to abandon issuing policies to anyone traveling abroad. The Boston Opera Company, which produced grand opera in Boston for six seasons, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. The schedule shows liabilities of $216,000 and assets of $79,000. COLORADO STATE NEWS Western Newspaper Union News Service. COMING EVENTS. June 9-11—G. A. R. encampment at La Junta. June 18-19—Strawberry Days, Glenwood Springs. June 19-11 July 2—Colorado Fair and Racing Association at Denver. Sept. 27-Oct. 8—Meeting International Dry Farming Congress at Denver Colorado Fair Dates for 1915. Aug. 18-20—Island Grove Driving Club, Greeley. Aug. 24-27—Bent County Fair Association, Las Animas. Aug. 29-31—Belling Racing Assoc. Anaheim Ford. Cornell Racing Association, Ford. Fort Collins Valley Fain Association, Aug. 31. Sept. 3. Arkansas Valley Fain Association, Rocky Ford. Ford. County Fain Association, County Fain Association, Loveland. Sept. 7-10. Crowley County Fain Association, Sugar City. Valley Fain. Fain As- Location, Sugar City Sep. 16, 2014 Valley Fair As- sociation, Longmont Education, Longmont Sept. 13-14—Colorado State Fair Association, Pueblo Sept. 21-24—Trinidad-Las Animas Co. Fair Association, Trinidad Oct. 29—Colorado Agricultural Fair and Racing Association, Denver. The jitney busses gave up the ship at Pueblo. Mrs. Anna Mellicker, 74, was burned to death at her home in Pueblo. George W. Alexander, fifty-eight, a former lumberman of Denver, died in the county hospital from paralysis. State Auditor Mulnix has appointed J. W. D. Stovall of Colorado Springs a building and loan inspector in his office. When the Liberty bell is received in Denver early in July, an effort will be made to make it possible for every school child in the city to view it. The threatened strike of plasterers in Denver has been postponed for ninety days, during which time the contractors will consider the demands of the union. A search is being made for the relatives of Mrs. Delia Farrell, who is in St. Joseph's hospital in Denver at the point of death. She is suffering from cerebral meningitis. The Denver Trades and Labor Assembly wired to President Wilson a copy of resolutions adopted which say that labor does not want war with Germany or any other country. "That nation is in a bad way whose homes prefer poodles to babies," said the Rev. Ernest Neal Orr in his Mother's day sermon in the First United Presbyterian church in Denver. Congressman Charles B. Timberlake of Sterling, representing the Second congressional district of Colorado, is recovering from an operation of a serious nature at Beatrice, Neb. Approximately 80 per cent of the freight rates on coal in Colorado are reduced in a decision in the coal rates case, affecting all railroads in the state, handed down by the State Public Utilities Commission. Charles Irving, twenty-eight, Golden Cycle employé, died in the Red Cross hospital at Victor of burns received when he accidentally stepped on a wire charged with 22,000 volts of electricity. Edward L. Seiwald, confessed partner of Oscar Cook in the shooting of Patrolman McPherson and Andrew J. Loyd in March, 1912, was sentenced to life imprisonment in the West Side Court in Denver. Edward B. Morgan, whose appointment to the Colorado tax commission was announced by Governor Carlson took the oath of office and assumed his duties. He succeeds J. Frank Adams. The sum of $350,000 to be spent by the United States reclamation service will go directly into the pockets of Grand valley farmers who are to be employed in constructing laterals on the High Line canal project. Motherhood the greatest of all gifts to womankind, was honored in all the churches in Denver, regardless of creed. Music, sermons and letters were sung, preached and dedicated to the mothers of the world. An estate estimated to be worth between $500,000 and $650,000 was left by the late Rodney Curtis, pioneer Denver real estate man and one of the founders of the Denver Tramway Company, who died in San Diego, Cal., April 26. Mrs. Harry Bellamy, formerly Miss Fredericka LeFevre, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Owen LeFevre and a member of Denver's smart set, is mother of a nine-pound baby daughter brought into the world under the "Twilight Sleep" method. The report from England that $100,000 in gold collected in the United States for the Belgian Red Cross fund by Mme. Marie De Page went down with her in the destruction of the Lusitania is not believed by Jean Magnolet, Belgian consul in Denver, who helped collect the amount raised in Denver for the fund. Receiver F. A. Chapman of the in involuntary bankruptcy against in involuntary bankruptcy against Eloise Slaughter, wife of Coney Slaughter, at Pueblo. He alleges she owes the bank $3,000, and that her whereabouts is now unknown. Thirty-six state jobs, representing salary and operating expenses of $122,605, had been eliminated by Governor Carlson when he finally completed his consideration of the bills passed by the Twentieth General Assembly, which adjourned a month ago. AVOID HASTY WAR TALK REQUEST OF GOVERNOR CARLSON OF COLORADOANS. Executive Asks Citizens to Place Implicit Confidence in National Officials Having Charge of Foreign Relations. Western Newspaper Union News Service. Denver.—In a formal statement issued in connection with the Lusitania disaster, Governor George Carlson requests the people of Colorado to "place implicit faith and confidence in our President and those other national officials having in charge our relations with foreign nations during this critical time." The statement says; "We are confronted with a situation that calls for the assertion of the common sense of our people. The hysterical appeals of the demagogue and jingoist should be suppressed and the calm, sober judgment of the people prevail. The time is not yet when this nation should be dragged into the maelstrom of war. It is true that many events have occurred of late that have struck at our national pride, but so far these are all subject to peaceable settlement. At best the temporary endurance of these events is as nothing when compared with the horrors and waste of an impetuous and ill-advised conflict. "If we are driven to war let it be on issues defensible for all time to come and that will find lodgement in unanimous public conscience. It is no longer difficult to imagine circumstances that would drive us to this terrible alternative but let us not resort to this final extremity until all other means are exhausted. This is not a time for idle, ill-considered mouthings. "It would be deplorable indeed, if the murderous hysteria which seems to have seized the people of Europe should become fastened upon our own people. If outlet for our patriotism is desired, let us put the full force of public opinion behind those officials of our national government whom we have entrusted with the duty of handling just such situations as we are now confronted with. These officials will be guided by what appears to be the deliberate judgment of the people of the nation and it is my prayer that the citizens of Colorado will stand in the forefront of those who are crystallizing the sentiment, that we will have war if honorable peace is impossible, but until the last effort made to maintain honorable peace proves in vain, nothing shall be done or no word uttered that is likely to precipitate war." "I therefore request during this critical time, that the people of Colorado place implicit faith and confidence in our President and those other national officials having in charge our relations with foreign nations." Hubbard's Wife Was Denver Teacher Hubbard's Wife Was Denver Teacher. Denver—Elbert Hubbard and his wife, formerly Miss Alice Moore, were both passengers aboard the Lusitania when she was sunk by the torpedo of a German submarine. The wife of Fra Elbertus is well known in Denver. She was about eight years ago a teacher in the North Denver High school, and noted for her brilliancy of mind. While in Denver her life story was revealed and brought wide comment, and she resigned from the staff of the high school. When Hubbard's first wife got a divorce from the philosopher Miss Moore and the editor of the Phillistine were married and went to live among the Roycrofters at East Aurora, New York. Knocks Sister Senseless With Bat. Kersey.—Knocked senseless and sustaining a big cut over her eye when she was struck by a baseball bat in the hands of her brother, Van Crist, Grace Crist was compelled to go to the doctor and have several stitches taken in her head. The brother was carrying the bat across his shoulder and his sister was following him when he forgot her presence and swung the bat heavily, expecting to change shoulders. Larimer Fruit Saved From Frost. Fort Collins.—Fruit, growers and farmers in Larimer county are rejoicing that while the temperature dropped to a dangerous point Thursday night, it did not go low enough to damage the crops of cherries, apples, peaches, plums and various berries. Governor Names Industry Board. Denver.—Governor Carlson has appointed E. E. McLaughlin and Frank T. Lannon, Republicans, and Wayne C. Williams, Democrat, members of Colorado's newly created industrial commission. Governor Cuts Appropriation Measure. Denver.—By vetoes of numerous items, Governor Carlson cut off a total of $122,605 from the long appropriation bill as it passed the General Assembly before he signed the measure. College Students Break Up Revival. College Students Break Up Revival. Fort Collinson.-Thirty students from the State Agricultural College broke up a religious meeting be conducted here by E. J. Bulgin, a revivalist who has been in Fort Collinson several weeks. Dr. Charles A. Lory, president of the Agricultural College, is a Unitarian. Mr. Bulgin is believed to be a Methodist, though he has announced himself as a "straight-away Christian," and has denounced those churches which did not affiliate themselves with the Bulgin revival The Curtis Park Floral Company FLORAL DESIGNS PUT UP WHILE YOU WAIT CHOICE PLANTS AND CUT FLOWERS CONSTANTLY ON HAND GREENHOUSES: Thirty-Fourth and Curtis Streets TELEPHONE, MAIN 1511 DENVER, COLO W. C. CAMPTON, Pres. J. M. JOHNS, Treas. U. P. JACKSON, Sec. 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Goods delivered out of the city. All shades of hair matched by sending sample of hair; also combings made up. Cheapest Switches 50 Cents 1219 21st St. Denver, Colo. ```markdown ``` COLORADO AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS In a bulletin prepared by the bureau of the census, which shows the standing of the Negro race in this country at the time of the last census, five facts stand out to the credit of Negroes, and to the country at large. The report shows an increasing tendency among Negroes toward home ownership, a marked increase in the percentage of schools, a decided decrease in the percentage of illiteracy, a decrease in the mortality rate, and an increase in the proportion of church membership. Another feature in connection with the report worthy of special notice is that all the work on it, including the preparation of the statistical tables, as well as the clerical work, was done by Negro employees of the department. In 1790 the Negro population of the United States was 757,208, which at that time was 19.3 per cent of the total population of the country. In 1910 the Negro population was 9,827,763, or 10.7 per cent of the total population. it should be remembered in this connection, however, that since 1810 there has been practically no Negro immigration into this country, while the white population has been constantly augmented by the inflow of immigrants from Europe. The report shows that 99.2 per cent of all Negroes in the United States in 1910 were natives of native parentage, while the remainder were of foreign or mixed foreign and native parentage. Thus it would appear that the race is in no danger from dying by the slow process of race suicide. For several years associations interested in the advancement of the Negro race have urged on southern Negroes the advantage of owning their homes. The Negro is naturally home-loving. He is not by nature inclined to rove from the place where he has attained maturity, yet it was found that the number of Negroes who owned their homes was small. This movement seems to have met with the approval of the Negroes, especially in the southern states. In 1910 there were in these states 1,917,391 Negro homes, of which 430,449, or 22.4 per cent, were owned by Negroes. In Virginia the percentage rises to 41.3, but the Negroes farther south appear to be slower to adopt the home-buying plan, for in Georgia the percentage drops to 14.7. The total increase, however, is substantial, and this is a hopeful sign which should give encouragement to all interested in the progress of the race. The world is accustomed to marvel at the progress made by the Japanese and by the Germans during the last half century, and rightly. But here in the United States a race has moved forward no less triumphantly. The drama of the American Negro's advancement, it is true, has not been accompanied by a military glamour with its martial music, nor has it had the literary stimulus of a great racial consciousness. But for all the quietness and unobtrusiveness of this upward movement, the victories of the Negro have an immense meaning for the welfare of the world. The Negroes have succeeded in the arts of peace. Individually, generation by generation, they have become more fit for the great struggle of contemporary life. They have accomplished the miracle of lifting a people en masse. For twenty years Hampton institute has been sending out into the South a band of well trained tailors—men who have not only been able to make good clothes, but also have been able to help their communities in church and Sunday school work, the management of boys' clubs and the improvement of civic conditions. Today one finds in positions of responsibility and trust Hampton trained tailors who, on account of their rigorous years of apprenticeship, have learned how to use their native powers. "Whether as journeymen or as proprietors, the tailors who have gone out from the school have done, on the whole, uncommonly well," says the Southern Workman. "That the South offers young Negroes an opportunity to succeed in the tailoring business is clear from the fact that many of the Hampton tradesmen have received, without difficulty and without prejudice, the patronage of some of the very best southern white people. Hampton has succeeded in the tailoring department in training men who cannot only make their fellows outwardly more attractive, but also better in character." Robinson Crusoe's immortal island, Juan Fernandez, now has communication with the mainland by wireless. ```markdown ``` Gray horses are the longest lived and cream colored ones the most affected by temperature changes. Contempt may also be defined as a merchant's attitude toward a package that wasn't tied up in his store. If there were anything in having a national reputation Harry Thaw would be one of our greatest men. While Washington stood at the head of the list with the highest Negro population of any city of the country in 1910, according to a bulletin made public by the census bureau, the percentage of increase in this population between 1900 and 1910 was much lower than that for any other city. New York, New Orleans, Baltimore and Philadelphia came next in the order in which they are named. The gain in the Negro population of Washington between 1900 and 1910 was 8.9 per cent. The greatest gain, both numerically and proportionally, was shown by Birmingham, Ala., the Negro population of which increased by 35,730, or 215.6 per cent. New York and Philadelphia showed the next largest numerical gains, 31,043 and 21,486, respectively, the rates of increase for these cities being 51.2 per cent and 34.9 per cent, respectively. The census bureau report, which was prepared by Negro employees of the bureau, points out that there is a tendency on the part of the Negroes to marry at earlier ages than the whites. The percentage of illiteracy among the Negro population ten years of age and over was 30.4 for the United States as a whole, as compared with 3.7 per cent for the native whites of native parentage. The continual improvement in educational opportunities offered to the Negro race, according to the bulletin, is shown by the fact that in almost every state and city the percentage of illiteracy among Negroes is consistently lower in the younger generations than in the older. Increases in the ownership of homes by the Negroes and decrease in the mortality is also noted by the bulletin. The colored race has no better friend than Mr. Julius Rosenwald of Chicago. It remained for this Jewish gentleman to see that Negroes were in need of Y. M. C. A. homes and to offer a liberal contribution for such buildings in every case where the organization raised a given amount by its own efforts. In Indianapolis, the Star of that city recalls, his gift was $25,000. He has made contributions for this purpose in a number of cities and is very well known for his benefactions in this line. Not so many know, however, of his gifts, or offered gifts, in another direction. Within the past year he volunteered to duplicate, up to $600, the money raised in any rural district in the South for Negro school buildings. It is too soon to know what response this offer will have, as systematic effort will be required by educational organizations and individual workers to circulate the news of this opportunity in the quarters where such help is most needed and it will take time and struggle to raise $600 in the rural neighborhoods of the South; yet the offer is not only help in the right place, but the stipulations will stimulate effort and interest of the right kind. Public schools in the South, even for white children, are far from what they should be, while Negroes are placed at a great disadvantage in most states of the region by an inequitable division of the school funds. If their children are educated at all in many districts it must be through private enterprise. If they are once provided with suitable school buildings, however, further steps in the undertaking will be easier. Mr. Rosenwald is serving the colored folk wisely and well. In the decade from 1900 to 1910 the number of homes owned by Negroes in the southern states increased by 102,912, or 31.4 per cent. In 1910 in Alabama 17,227 farm homes and 16,714 other homes—chiefly in urban communities—were owned by Negroes. In a Tuskegee pamphlet it is stated that 450,000 Negroes in the South are seriously ill all the time; that the annual cost of sickness of these 450,000 Negroes is $75,000,000; that one-half of this sickness is preventable; that the annual economic loss to the South from sickness and death among the Negroes is $300,000,000. This whole question is of great economic importance and the white people of the South should stand ready to assist the Negroes in this "better health movement." Friendship is essential to happiness. Even the man who is his own best friend can't get along very well without a few others. When a woman has no diamonds there is nothing she deplores so much as the vulgarity of people who wear diamonds. An election is also to be deplored for the reason that it gives every lazy man an excuse for quitting work. There are 217,586,892 Hindus, 66,647,299 Moslems, 10,721,453 Buddhists and 3,876,203 Christians in India. Boys and girls in Vienna under the age of fourteen have been ordered to serve as hospital orderlies. The rule is that if a woman sees much of her husband she must do it before she marries him. RULE OF WAR MUST BE OBEYED KAISER TOLD NOTHING WILL BE LEFT UNDONE TO OBTAIN U. S. RIGHTS. GUARANTEE DEMANDED POSITION SO EMPHATICALLY STATED THAT IT IS PRAC-TICAALY ULTIMATUM. Western Newspaper Union News Service. Washington. — President Wilson's note to Germany informs the Kaiser's government that the United States will leave nothing undone to obtain a compliance with its request that Germany adhere to the international rules of warfare when attacking merchant ships on the high seas. The note is regarded here as the strongest representation that the United States possibly could make with reference to the sinking of the Lusitania and the Gulflight and other offenses affecting America. It so thoroughly covers the aspects of the controversy and so emphatically states the position of the United States and its intention to insist upon its demands that the note is considered little short of an ultimatum. One, and only one, loophole is left to Germany, by which she may back down from her policy of attacking vessels without warning. The note suggests that it is possible that the commanders of German submarines have acted without instructions and that instructions to them in accordance with the American note will end the practices complained of. Summary of Wilson Note. The principal points in President Wilson's note to the German government substantially are as follows: One—the United States government calls attention to the various incidents in the war zone proclaimed by Germany around the British isles, the sinking of the British liner Falaba, with the loss of Leon C. Thresher, an American; the attack by German airmen on the American steamer Cushing, the torpedoing without warning of the American steamer Gulflight, flying the Stars and Stripes, and finally, the torpedoing without warning of the Lusitania with its loss of more than a thousand lives of non-combatants, among them more than 100 Americans. Two—These acts are declared to be indefensible under international law. The United States points out that it never admitted Germany's right to do them, and warned the imperial government that it would be held to a "strict accountability" for attacks on American vessels or lives. A strict accounting, therefore, is now asked from Germany. Three—The usual financial reparation will be sought, although Germany is in effect reminded that no reparation can restore the lives of those sacrificed in the sinking of the Lusitania and other ships. Four—Expressions of regret may comply with the legal precedents, but they are valueless unless accompanied by a cessation of the practices endangering lives of non-combatants. Five—The right of neutrals to travel any point of the high seas on neutral or belligerent merchantmen is asserted. Six—In the name of humanity and international law, the United States demands a guarantee that these rights will be respected, and that there be no repetition of the attacks on merchantmen carrying non-combatants. Seven—The giving of warning to the American public without officially communicating them to the United States government is commented on in connection with the German embassy's printed advertisement before the sailing of the Lusitania, but irrespective of the failure to advise the American government of Germany's purpose, the point is made that notice of an intention to do an unlawful act neither justified nor legalized it. Eight—The suggestion is conveyed that the German government, of course, could not have intended to destroy innocent lives, and that consequently the German submarine commanders must have misunderstood their instructions. The American government indicates its hope that this will be found to be true, and a cessation of the unlawful practices thereby Nine—In conclusion, Germany's attention is called to the earnestness of the government and and people of the United States in this situation. It is made plain that the United States will leave nothing undone, either in diplomatic representations or other action, to obtain a compliance by Germany to the request made. Party Too Small for Ties and Poor Syracuse, N. Y.-Charles W. Hutchins, Jr., a New York lawyer, declared on the witness stand that in July, 1914, Theodore Roosevelt had told him that he agreed that the issues of 1912 were dead and that he would "go after" President Wilson in his Pittsburgh speech and "tear him to pieces." Mr. Hutchins quoted Colonel Roosevelt as saying, however, that after what had happened in Chicago in 1912, the Republican party was not big enough for both him and William Barnes. WORLD ALLIANCE URGED BY TAFT FORMER PRESIDENT THINKS TIME R:PE FOR AN INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE. PLAN PROVED FEASIBLE ASKS CITIZENS OF COUNTRY TO STAND BY WILSON IN PHILA- DELPHIA ADDRESS. Cleveland, Ohio.—Former President William Howard Taft, speaking at the World's Court Congress Wednesday outlined his plan for the establishment of a League of Peace and Arbitration Court with the object of settling by arbitration differences between the nations of the world and preventing further wars. "At a time when nearly all of Europe is at war and our own country is uncomfortably near to the disturbance, the launching of a plan for an international court of justice seems propitious," he said. Such a league should include all the great nations, Mr. Taft explained, with an agreement that should any signatory power begin war against another member without first submitting its grievance to the court, all the other signatories would be bound to join in a forcible defense of members thus prematurely attacked. "I am aware that membership in this league would involve on the part of the United States an obligation to take part in European and Asiatic wars," he said, "and that in this respect it would be a departure from the traditional policy of the United States in avoiding entangling alliances with European or Asiatic countries. "But I conceive that the interest of the United States in the close relations it has of a business and social character with the other countries of the world, much closer now than ever before, would justify it in running the risk that there might be of such a war. "To constitute an effective league of peace, we do not need all the nations. Such an agreement between eight or nine of the great powers of Europe, Asia and America would furnish a useful restraint upon possible war. The successful establishment of a peace league between the great powers would draw into it very quickly the less powerful nations." Philadelphia, Pa. — Former President William H. Taft urged patience and calmness in the present international situation, and called upon the citizens of the country to stand by President Wilson, in an address at the Union League here. Referring to the sinking of the Lusitania, Prof. Taft said the "inhumanity of the circumstances in the case presses us on, but in the heat of even just indignation is not the best time to act, when action involves such momentous consequences and means untold loss of life and treasure. "There are things worse than war," Mr. Taft declared, "but delay due to calm deliberation cannot change the situation or minimize the effect of what we finally conclude to do. "But we must bear in mind that if we have a war it is the people who must pay, with lives and money, the cost of it, and, therefore, they should not be hurried into the sacrifice until it is clear that they wish it and know what they are doing when they wish it. "A demand for war that cannot survive the passion of the first days of public indignation and will not endure the test of delay and deliberation by all the people is not one that should be yielded to." Rule of War Must Be Obeyed. Washington. — President Wilson's note to Germany informs the Kaiser's government that the United States will leave nothing undone to obtain a compliance with its request that Germany adhere to the international rules of warfare when attacking merchant ships on the high seas. The note is regarded here as the strongest representation that the United States possibly could make with reference to the sinking of the Lusitania and the Gulflight and other offenses affecting America. Publication of Warning Discontinued. Publication of Warning Discontinued. Washington.—The German embassy notified by letter and telegraph newspapers in all of the larger cities of the United States to discontinue the publication of its advertisement warning Americans against transatlantic travel on belligerent ships. Home Wrecked by Bomb. Cheyenne, Wyo.-An attempt to murder George Weiler, a shoemaker, and his wife and six little children was made when unknown persons set off two blasts of giant powder against a wall of their home. The roof of the house was lifted and shattered and all windows broken, but none of the occupants were injured. The charges exploded thirty seconds apart and were so powerful that windows 200 yards distant were shattered. The cement block wall of the house, however, was hardly marred. ERNEST HOWARD, ERNEST HOWARD, Carpenter, Job and Repair Work. Paints, Oils and Glass. Coal, Wood oal, Wood and Express. Coal, Wood and Express. THE Giant FOR QUALITY CLEANING, PRESSING ING, RELINING AND WORK CALLED FOR 2549 Washington Avenue ING, PRESSING, DYEING, REPAIR-RELINING AND REMODELING.ORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED on Avenue Denver, Colorado CLEANING, PRESSING, DYEING, REPAIRING, RELINING AND REMODELING. WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED 2549 Washington Avenue Denver, Colorado JOHN K. Meats, Fancy and 1864 CURTI JOHN K. RETTIG Fancy and Staple Groceries 1864 CURTIS STREET eenth. Denver, Colo. The Market Wholesale and Retail Staple Oysters. Hotels and R Market Company and Retail Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fish anders. Hotels and Restaurants Our Specialty. Cured eastern Corn Fed Meats The Market Company Wholesale and Retail Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fish and Oysters. Hotels and Restaurants Our Specialty. Eastern Corn Fed Meats Fruits, Vegetables, Poultry and Game. 1638-89 Arapahoe Street Denver C. H. SHIRLEY, Pres. J. C. HAMPSON PAUL J. SHIRLEY, Sec. and Treas. THE ATLAS DRUG C Courteous Treatmet. Right P Leaders in Prescription RLEY, Pres. J. C. HAMPSON, Vice Pres. PAUL J. SHIRLEY, Sec. and Treas. THE ATLAS DRUG CO. Seous Treatmet. Right Prices Leaders in Prescription C. H. SHIRLEY, Pres. J. C. HAMPSON, Vice Pres PAUL J. SHIRLEY, Sec. and Treas. THE ATLAS DRUG CO. Courteous Treatmet. Right Prices Leaders in Prescription Dr. Westbrook Office 31 Good Block 16th & Larimer sts. Phone Main 1433 Out of Office and af nights Call Residence, 2714 Arapahoe Street Phone Champa 570 $50.00 PER MONTH, MADE DURING YOUR SPARE TIME, Selling YOUR SPARE TIME, Selling for sample outfit, instructions and solicitor's certificate. This is the chance of a life time for any enterprising person. Be the first one in your city to sign a Negro Doll, the beauty of modern invention, and the joy of shopping and catalog. NATIONAL NEGR DOLL COMPANY, 519 Second Ave., N., Nashville, Tenn. Office 3131/2 Kittridge Bldg. Phone Main 7416 Residence 822 32nd St. Phone Main 8397 T. Ernest McClain, A. B. D. D. S. Sundays and Nights by Appointment. Office Hours:—8 a. m. to 12 m 2 p. m. to 6 p. m. "STETSON HATS OUR SPECIALTY" Phone Main 3661. "BROWN, THE HATTER" HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED 50 CENTS HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED 50 CENTS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED A Trial Will Convince You. 718½ 18TH STREET. ESTABLISHED 1876. PRACTICAL HATTERS RENOVATORS, BLEACHERS, DYERS AND FINISHERS Of Gents' and Ladies' Hats of Every Description. 1624 CHAMPA ST., DENVER, COLO. --- 1021 21st Street. You Have Tried the Rest Now Try the Best PHONE MAIN 3028 Corner Nineteenth. Phones Main 169, 181, 189, 190 Fresh and Cured Store No. 1. 2701 WELTON ST. Main 895 875 Glazing Done Phone Champa 752. Our Prices Reasonable Satisfaction Guaranteed McCAIN & RICHARDS, PROPS Phone Main 7376 RES. PHONE GALLUP 942 2 Denver, Colo. C. E. Smith, Manager Res. Phone South 1609 Denver, Colorado Store No. 2. 26TH AND WELTOM Main 4965-4966 Phone Main 4896 1848 Arapahoe 乐泽轩 Weatherhead Hat Co TELEPHONE MAIN 3203 PIONEER HATTERS OF THE WEST We Make Old Hats New We Make Old Hats New Of Gents' and Ladies' Hats of Every Description. THE I\974 STATESMAN ANE-COLORADU\27f STATESMAN - fad BO ALA a Gat Ed teh ns Si i hen Al Po pe pL Ak AN BONS coreg Le ee eg ie GN pe elt ERS RR Se a ee mania SOE; Gh DRIVERS. ss oo Ree eee ela 1824 Curtia Etreet. Room 25. Phone Main 7417. eG). . ee eeU BSCR IERION RATER TEE aETE ee GP ee es orere ee ee ee gees Mee Month |. 055055 sascccee suascone sae Memaeen ce oa Oe OR eRe Lic ore EOM PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. ee es en a Entered as second-class matter at the postotfice In the city a? Denver, Tolorado, Se ns ee se So eee OUR FINAL APPEAL. Tn our final appeal to the colored voters of Denver to interest themselves Specially in this election, we must remind you of the duty you owe to your- selves, to your fellowmen and to your city. Every organization, every indi- vidual of the organization, must be particularly concerned, as we have to bear more in discharging our municipal obligations than our state, How can the taxpayer become disinterested in something of such para- mount importance; how can the resident who has resolved to make Den- ver a permanent home, sit idly and allow such serious moments to go by without engaging his thoughts with the things which will either up-build or destroy; how can one expect to overcome the difficulties that hover around without some activity or pressure being brough: to bear? It is therefore for these reasons and principally the fear of our becoming the victims of the DON’T CARE policy, that we are so persistent in the mountain-system of reminders, advices and appeals that we present to you through our col- umns. The time has come when our way to success must be opened by US and our path made clear by acting in strict obedience to that law which makes it imperative that “to thyself first be true, ete.” The number of candidates for public pesitions is large, considering there are only three, and from the endorséments and recommendations accorded them by different leagues and associations, we can only say in fairness to you and justice to ourselves that with a very meagre exception ail are men of business integrity and with recognized social and intellectual standing in the community. Some have been fortunate to have served in civie positions hefore, which make them larger at-heart and garrison them with that broad- ness of spirit and real manliness as to enable them to take up the reins of government without apprehension of evil or assumption of fear. Seeing therefore that all or nearly all of them have qualifications which command our attention and demand our respect, we ought to study carefully not only their records, but analyze their platforms or their statements as regards the part they will play in their adjustment of conditions pleasing to all and vexative to none, and those candidates who are veal, true and conscientious in their efforts to create a fair distribution and adjustment of municipal | privileges and advantages among a people and will carry out such actions when elected, those only should receive our warmest and heartiest support. The candidates appearing in this issue have appeared in our previous issues and from their expressions in their advertisements, each is bent on doing the best he can, so in concluding this, our earnest appeal, we in all faithfumess and loyalty to our race urge you to adopt the method’ of the early riser and go to the polls using your franchise to do the best for success to ourselves, our fellowmen and our city by voting for men of backbone who will help our cause and not, like others who forget us after the storm is over and we have helped to carry them through. These are the men we are Pleased to submit to you for your consideration. Remember the amendments. They fill a role of more than ordinary importance. Devote some time to the study of them before election day, Tuesday, May 18th, securing a sample ballot for your guidance and vote according to your in(elligence. Any information that We can give on the amendments, if not clearly understood by any one, we would be glad to do so by your calling at our office er by phone. Room 25, 1824 Curtis St. Main 7417. Help those who will help us in return, “One good turn deserves another,” * A LEAP IN THE DARK. ap” is an adage no longe 1e throes of an intending “2 TAX AMENDMENT. le Tax having its concepti ld be eliminated and hum l distribution of land ow eral acceptance among th sation GxMiins © a eRe > a “Look before you leap” is an adage no longer adhered to, as Denver finds herself again in the throes of an intending merciless reform under the guise of THE SINGLE TAX AMENDMENT. The idea of the Single Tax having its conception in Henry George, who believed that poverty could be eliminated and humanity relieved from finan- clal suffering by an equal distribution of land ownership, had not found a ready response or a general acceptance among the people of this country, ais, while it would remove the taxes from personal property, stocks and bonds, improvements, etc., it would place the land in the position to be the burden-bearer which would eventually result in the abandonment and con- fiscation of all real property, as the accumulation of increased taxation would cause the surrender, The#late Joseph Fels, a wealthy soap manufacturer of Cincinnati, resolving to inscribe his name in the roster of the Hall of Fame, became an ardent advocate of this Single Tax movement, and left his millions to foster it—the same providing the funds for the agitators who have come to Denver to carry out their plan in this election, Having been under the lash steadily for more than three years by impractical and vision- ary reforms, these men, not content with the financially embarrassing condi- tion our city has been placed in from time to time, would be heartless, ruth- Jess and wanton in their anxiety to further steep us in the channel of retro- gression and depression, while we are endeavoring to emerge from this state into something beneficial and lucrative to all, All forms of SINGLE TAX, “modified,” “amended” or otherwise, find fruition in reduction of business, reduction of income and general paralysis of a city's progress; and thé mere fact of this all-powerful monetary influence behind the scheme ought to appeal to every voter for the registration of their condemnation against the adoption of the Single Tax amendment. Under this proposed RUSE, vacant lots could not be sold, as it is unreasonable to suppose one would purchase when entertaining the knowledge of ultimate confiscation of their property. It can clearly be seen that the advocates of this amendment are not very serious in theif efforts to treat us “charitably,” as the kind of sympathy they would like to extend to us would leaye such a terrible im- pression that coming generations would not be able to efface. We thank them for their “interest” in our welfare, but as we have determined to get out of the pale of weakness and try for ourselves, we must rouse ourselves from our lethargy, combine our thoughts and unitedly cut off the tentacles of this huge octopus that tends to entwine us in its clutches. Follow in the wake of Colorado Springs, where this “mocked improvement” and “tempor- ary blessing,” SINGLE TAX, was overwhelmingly defeated by a vote of eight to one, and go to the polls on Tuesday supporting the Colorado Statesman in its unceasing and untiring efforts to defeat this amendment, which spells ruin and destruction to the institutions of progress we are trying to secure, and chaos to a city that is establishing a prestige second to none in the country. Vote early and put your X in column against Single Tax Amend- ment, No. 4. “Equality To All, Always’ ag a a” | me awe JAMES T. MACEY “If I dont Make Good I'll Resign” Vote One of Your Choice For JAMES T. MACEY CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER OF PROPERTY ADVERTISEMENT VOTE FOR THE MARKET AT 23RD AND WELTON STREETS. ro vote, you need not be a taxpayer—but just a good, honest citizen-voter that’s all, Zeasons Why You Should Vote for the Market on the City’s Vacant Block Bounded by 23rd, 24th, California and Welton Streets (it being the last Amendment on the Ballot and Amending Section 56 of Denver's Charter). Vote YES. The City now owns the vacant block which the taxpayers of East Dev- ver have paid for, and we believe it should be turned intc a general matr- ket for the convenience of our citizens—there being no bonds to issue and no money to pay for land . We favor a market for West Denver (and it has it now), one for North Denver, one for South Denver, and this 23rd Street block as a market for Bast Denver. Ivs good business and economy to use what we already own, and to re- member the old saying: “Buy what thou hast no need of, and ere long thou shalt sell thy necessities.” Constant hond issuing is selling our land and home holdings through taxes. We believe in a great, Big. Commercial Denver, and believe in markets, not market, but we do not believe in bond issues at all times and for every imaginary thing. Bonds do have to be paid, principal and interest, and taxes and nothing else pay the bonds. . We believe the location at 2rd and Welton and California, ideally con- venient for housewives, and owning the land, it’s good business to put it to the best use—a thrivingsand big market place—no land to buy—no Hondh to Issue—no speculate to. déal with. So vote for the market and not for bonds this time. \ Committee: Harry W. Humphreys P. R. Gallagher Stephens Inv. Co. M. Finnerty Wm. W. MeLetlan M. Amrott Armour C. Anderson Schaefer Inv, Co, Nock & Garside ‘A. M. DeRemer Manrice Seligman Morris: Thomas Jonn S. Flower Small Bros. Edw. H. James ¢, A. Johnson B. M. Malone Moritz Barth George F. Dunklee Wickersham Tappe Cc. M. Berkowitz havion Hi heemeneder 6 XS Candidate for Commissioner of Prop- erty, Election May 18th. Resident of Denver for the last twenty-seven years. Head of the Den- ver schools as superintendent for a number of years. Treasurer of the city and county of Denver for four years from 1908 to 1912. ‘The conduct of his office was never criticised or questioned. He is entirely free from any obligation to any newspaper, to any corporation or other moneyed in- terest. He stands for the complete and impartial enforcement of all municipal laws, If elected he pledges his best efforts to the betterment of conditions in Denver.—Adv. The Central Bottling & Distributing Co. Agents for the famous CAPITOL BEER---IT’S CAPITAL Try a case, 2 doz. pints for §1.10, delivered promptly; empties called for. Family Liquors, Wines, and Cordials Genuine Goods at Popular Prices A glass of good wine will improve your Sunday dinner, and aid digestion. 2727 Welton Street. Phone Main 6363. L. C. GREENLEE, SHORTER SHAPEL’S NOTES. ——— ‘ Rev. Robert L. Pope, B. D., Pastor The order of service at Shorter to: morrow will be as follows: 11:00 a. m., Sermon, “Christ Among the Common Things,” by the pastor. 8:00 p.m, Sermon by Rey. J. P. Howard, D. D., and Baptism. We are just closing one of the most successful revivals within two de- cades. Up to this writing, sixty-nine persons have been received into the church and the membership of the church has enjoyed an awakening such as only the Spirit of the Lord can produce, Not only kas our im- mediate congregation been helped, but a number of members who ac- cepted Christ were received for our sister churches. Under the preach- ing of the gospel by Evangelist How- ard all classes were reached, child- ren of tender years were won by its simplicity and men of three score and ten were overwhelmed with its power and matchless beauty, Our congrega- tion is very pronounced in declaring the praise of Dr. Howard; they think, as does the pastor, that Dr. Howard is one of the best ever heard in Den- ver. “Aside from the spiritual bene- diction which has followed the com- ing of thjs man of God, we have been visited by financial blessings as well. Last Sabbath, Dg Howard conducted a pew rally forthe benefit of the trustees which filled our auditorium with enthusiastic worshippers; both morning and evening and netted for the church $103.00. Long live Dr. J. P. Howard. In the death of Sister Rebecea N. Nelson, who was translated Sunday afternoon last from her home at 646 So. High St. Shorter lost one of her most loyal members and the communi- ty a devoted mother. She was a mem- ber of the Deaconess Board and the Woman's Mite Missionary Society lAdvertisementf (Aavertisement.) Shall We Have Home Rule, or’ Government By Outsiders? The Home Rule Amendment is a legitimate effort to preserve for the people of Denver their constitutional right to manage their own municipal affairs. : They secured this right after a struggle of twenty Unless this Amendment carries Tuesday, certain policies will take effeet January 1 which will bring about an economic revolution, resulting in business depression, fewer jobs, loss of population, increased taxation, and a material lessening of Denver's popularity as a tourist If you believe in Home Rule as opposed to Govern- ment by Outsiders, if you desire government along prae- tical business lines instead of by sentiment and hysteria, you will safeguard Denver's future by supporting this Amendment. 4 Tf you favor a liberal policy for Denver and Home Rule in all matters affeeting Liquor Regulation— iii oh] VOTE “FOR” HOME RULE (First Amendment on Ballot) CITIZENS’ HOME RULE LEAGUE-- FOR DENVER i C. A. LAMMERS f ee ’ S fa Mane CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER OF PROPERTY PLATFORM For a good Denver first, last and all the time. 4 faanty divert * Respectfully, Cc. A. LAMMERS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE where information, etc.,will be gladly given upon request. Pie iartetituc aie eeaeried | eS ce! PHONE CHAMPA 2077 DAY OR NIGHT SN The Progressive | ~ : ; a | Funeral Directors i w vA} 5 am WE TAKE GREA'l) PRIDE IN THE Wie ba) FACT THAT WE ARE “THE LEAD- \ PY Z P ING FUNERAL DIRECTORS.” ‘ é WE CAN FURNISH ELEGANT eres ME ROLLING STOCK AUTOS IF E. V.Cammel, PRES. QMGR. PREFERRED. You Will Be Delighted With Our Service As We Look After The Little Things That Count. LADY ATTENDANT, CURTIS M. HARRIS ROBERT OLLIVER Assistant Manager and Funeral Director Assistant Funeral Director OFFICE AND PARLORS 2807 WELTON ST. DENVER OFFICEAND PARLORS __2807 WELTON ST. |= DENVER VOTE FOR CHARLES F. FRANCIS CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION COMMISSIONER ELECTION MAY 1s. and she could always be counted up- on to do her full duty. She leaves to mourn her loss an interesting group of young men and women. ‘Three unfurnished rooms for rent for light housekeeping, 2660 Law- rence street. a ae Ns ns on eat brick house, one lot, located on Franklin and 25th Sts., for only $1,450. Will give reasonable terms. Alfred Steele, 411 Quincy Bldg. There will be a big Flash light pic- ture of the Military Ball at the Audi- torium, May 31st. Don't miss it. Get in the Flashlight. Mrs. Martha Hall of Boulder, was in the city last week visiting her sons. Raymond Willis of Boulder, passed through the city Monday enroute to El Paso, Texas. Mrs. Maggie Moss of Topeka, Kans., after spending the winter in California, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Chas. White, for a few days before returning home. Miss Grimes, who played with music skill, "Nearer My God To Thee," with variations. ELECTION! ELECTION!! ELECTION!! Tuesday, May 18th, 1915. "Early to bed and early to rise. Makes a man healthy, wealthy a wise." Therefore rise up early Tuesday morning and like the wise man vo before you go to work as Polls on Charles McGruder, employee of A. T. Lewis and Co., at confined to his bed with an attack of pneumonia. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. S. H. Baxter of 28th and California Streets, well known in Denver circles is steadily improving from an operation at St. Anthony's hospital. We wish her a speedy restoration to health. A large and enthusiastic crowd greeted the meeting of the Colored Citizens' League last Monday night at 2139 Curtis Street. Several candidates were present and delivered addresses, outlining their principles of the present campaign. John R. Contec, our popular town-sman and head of the Douglass Undertaking Co., leaves the city today to visit his mother and other relatives in Washington, D. C. He will make a short stay in Chicago and Kansas City before returning. We acknowledge with pleasure the receipt of Bulletin, "Negroes In The United States," through the courtesy of Mr. Wm. J. Harris. Director of the Bureau of Census of the Department of Commerce. The work contains information of valuable interest to us and quotations from it will appear in our columns from time to time. Mrs. Annie Scott, 47th Ave. and Franklin St., departed this life Monday last, aged 60 years, after an operation at Mercy hospital. She was a resident of Colorado since 1882, having lived in Elyria for some time. Having endeared herself to the many friends of Denver, her loss will be keenly felt. She leaves two sons and numerous friends to mourn their irreparable loss. The Colorado Statesman offers its sincere condolence to the bereaved ones. Come out and help the babies' entertainment at Shorter Church, Monday evening, May 17, under the auspices of Twentieth Century Art Club Benefit of Children's Day Nursery. Scott M. E. Church is beaming with smiles over the arrival of the new Pastor, Rev. Julian C. Peters, formerly of St. Marks M. E. Church, Chicago. Coming from the Lexington Conference which has always presented capable, cultured and God-fearing men to their congregations there is every reason for the members of this church to be proud of this incumbent, to whose pastoral care they are submitted. The Colorado Statesman welcomes this worthy divine to the City of Denver and hopes a bright future and a prosperous career, not only in the upbuilding of his special church, but as a spiritual agent in the community helping in the improvement of their religious and moral uplift. Don't forget the Music Fest and Sociable at the Chapter House, 1331 Clarkson St., May 20th, 8:30 p. m. Mrs. Lillian Jones and Miss Jennie Hicks in program, Admission, 25c. ODD FELLOWS ANNUAL THANKS GIVING SERVICE. Sunday last being the day set apart by the Sub-Committee of Management for the observance of the Annual Thanksgiving Service of the above order all brethren of the various lodges and sisters of the Household of Ruth also Juveniles in good standing, were summoned to worship collectively. This service was held at Campbell A. M. E. Church where the men, led by the Queen City Band, marched in procession from the lodge room situated on Arapahoe Street. A more impressive service could not be desired as the rapt attention of the audience in listening to the addresses of Mrs. E. T. McClain and Dr. P. E. Sprattin, leading officials of the order, proved conclusively that they formed a most interesting feature which was beneficial to all. A new departure in the presiding officers position in the form of Mistress of Ceremonies came and was accepted with good taste. This was ably filled by Mrs. Florence Walton. The Rev. Washington preached the sermon and the choir of the Church rendered the music. Special mention must be made of the little ones who acted their part well, among them being Miss Grimes, who played with much skill, "Nearer My God To Thee," with variations. ELECTION! ELECTION!! ELECTION!!! Tuesday, May 18th, 1915. "Early to bed and early to rise. Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." Therefore rise up early Tuesday morning and like the wise man vote before you go to work as Polls open at 7 a. m. If you delay you may not be in time as polls close, 7 p. m. Shorter's Sunday School is preparing to make a large entry in field day exercises of the Y. M. C. A., Decoration Day. FUNERAL NOTICES. The Douglass Undertaking Co. Mrs. Virginia Frame, age 60 years, late of 2447 Tremont Place, died May 8th, 1:50 p. m. Funeral notice later, Georgia Hicks, age 3 years, baby of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hicks, died May 9th at residence, 2618 Marion St. Funeral was held from the Douglass Parlors, May 12th, 10:00 a. m. Interment Riverside. Mrs. Rebecca Nelson, age 55 years, departed this life Sunday, May 9th, 2 p. m., at her residence, 646 So. High St. Funeral Services were held from Shorter's A. M. E. Church, Thursday, May 13th, 1 p. m. Rev. Robt. L. Pope officiated. Interment, Fairmount Cemetery. Mr. George Townsley, age 56 years, late of 941 E. 17th Ave., died May 10th. Funeral notice later. Mr. Frank J. Hanks, aged 42 years, died May 10th at Nogales, Ariz. He was a member of 10th Cavalry Troop F. Remains at Douglass Undertaking Co. Interment Friday, May 14th. Riverside. He leaves a wife and nephew to mourn their loss. Come out and help the babies' entertainment at Shorter Church, Monday evening, May 17, under the auspices of Twentieth Century Art Club. Benefit of Children's Day Nursery. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE. WHEREAS, The Great Ruler of the universe in His all wise and unerring judgment has deemed it best to take home to himself in glory the spirit of our beloved sister and co-worker, Mrs. Rebecca Nelson, and Whereas, She was a loving mother, a true and loyal friend, and a faithful member of our league and church, and Whereas, Her place can never be filled in her home, our society or the community in which she lived, and Whereas, By her kind and loving ways she has endeared herself to not only the members of our league and church but to the community at large, and Whereas, Her deeds of kindness and words of cheer will live on as long as the world shall stand, therefore be it. Resolved, That we, the members of the Allen Christian Endeavor League of Shorter Chapel A. M. E. Church, through the undersigned committee do hereby attempt to extend to the bereaved family the deep and sincere sympathy we feel for them in this sad and trying hour. Believe us dear friends when we say that words fail us when we attempt to express to you what our hearts feel for you. We realize that in the falling to sleep of your dear mother you have lost your best earthly friend, but do not forget there is "a friend that sticketh closer than a brother" who will never leave nor forsake you. We recommend Him to you for we have tried Him and He has never failed to help us in time of need. Mother has gone but do not weep for her. Do not wish her to come back to this old sinful world so full of sorrow and suffering, but strive to so live that you may be able to meet her in that beautiful land where sorrow never comes. Father she suffered much in her last days. But now from suffering she is free; We do not understand Thy ways we do not understand Thou. Nor why Thou took her home to Thee. But we are sure we'll understand. For bye and bye the time will come When each of us with her shall stand, Around Thy glorious eternal throne. Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the grief-stricken family, one sent to each of our weekly papers and one kept with the records of our society. Committee: Mrs. M. E. Wade, Mrs. Jennie Dishman, Miss Jewell Perkins, Herbert Williams, J. C. Porter, Mrs. N. L. Douglass, Chairman. Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 1., A. F. A. M., has appointed a committee to select a team to represent them in the field day exercises of the Y. M. C. A., Decoration Day, May 31. Senior Division. 50 yd. dash; 100 yd. dash; 220 yd. dash; 440 yd. dash; 880 yd. dash; $ \frac{1}{2} $ mile relay; High Jump; Broad Jump; Hop, Step and Jump; Shot Put. Junior Division. 50 yd. dash; 100 yd. dash; 150 yd. dash; 220 yd. dash; 440 yd. dash; 600 yd. relay; High Jump; Broad Jump; Hop, Step and Jump. GET IN THE BIG FLASH-LIGHT AT AUDITORIUM Monday Evening, May 31, 1915 DECORATION DAY Anderson CORPORAL WHITE CAMP NO. 4.—United Spanish War Veterans. ANNUAL MILITARY BALL—Assembly will be sounded by the Camp Trumpeters at 9 p. m., for the Grand March. Music by Morrison's Celebrated Augmented Orchestra of Twelve Special Musicians ADMISSION 50 CENTS Owing to the advance demand for boxes the Cam will reserve boxes for Parties of ten or more only, if tickets are secured by May 25th. Reception from 8:30 to 9 p. m. For Boxes make application at the Office of the Colorado Statesman, 1824 Curtis St., Room 25. FOR JOHN MOLL DATE FOR COMMISSIONER OF PRO VOTE FOR JOHN MOLLISON CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER OF PROPERTY W. H. John Mollison was born at Eliza of Co. B. 42nd Illinois Infantry in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming moved to and located a homestead engaging in farming, stockraising, taking an active interest in reform faire of the general public, having a party for over thirty years. Retire to Denver about eight years ago Elected City Alderman in 1912 seri form intervened. Has been placed ER OF PROPERTY. Election M TICE TO ALL MEN" Give him Jason was born at Elizabeth, Ill., in 1845. W. of Illinois Infantry in the Civil War. Crossed Colorado and Wyoming, locating in Montana, located a homestead in Smith County, Kansas, stockraising, merchant and contractive interest in reform movements when for a general public, having been connected with a thirty years. Retired from all active business eight years ago, a property owner of a clerkman in 1912 serving until the present day. Has been placed on the ticket for CO-OPERTY. Election May, 18th. His motto "ALL MEN" Give him one choice. John Mollison was born at Elizabeth, Ill., in 1845. Was a member of Co. B. 42nd Illinois Infantry in the Civil War. Crossed the plains of Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming, locating in Montana in 1867. Removed to and located a homestead in Smith County, Kans., in 1877, engaging in farming, stockraising, merchant and contractor. Always taking an active interest in reform movements when for the best welfare of the general public, having been connected with Union Labor party for over thirty years. Retired from all active business, coming to Denver about eight years ago, a property owner and taxpayer. Elected City Alderman in 1912 serving until the present Commission form intervened. Has been placed on the ticket for COMMISSIONER OF PROPERTY. Election May, 18th. His motto is, "JUSTICE TO ALL MEN." Give him one choice. JAMES RANDOLPH WALKER CANDIDATE FOR Commissioner for Property Election May 18, 1915 Adv. CANDIDATE FOR Commissioner for Property Election May 18, 1915 Adv. Spanish War Veterans are preparing to enter a relay team in the Y. M. C. A. field day exercises, Decoration Day. First Sunday after May 16. 7 a. m.—Celebration Eucharist. 9:45 a. m.—Sunday 11 a. m.—Choral Celebration Holy Eucharist with s 7:45-8:45 p. m.—Church with address. Special invitation extended to For rent four-room 1 street. Apply at 1824 room 25. --- Absent Members—J. T. Willis, John E. Perry, W. H. Lee. (Advertisement) ibeth, Ill., in 1845. Was a member of the Civil War. Crossed the plains of locating in Montana in 1867. Re- in Smith County, Kans., in 1877, merchant and contractor. Always movements when for the best welfeen connected with Union Labor from all active business, coming to, a property owner and taxpayer, going until the present Commission is on the ticket for COMMISSION- May, 18th. His motto is, "JUS- a one choice. 22nd Ave. and Humboldt St. Rev. Henry Brown, B. D., Vicar. First Sunday after Ascension Day, May 16. 7 a. m.—Celebration of the Holy Eucharist. 9:45 a. m.—Sunday School. 11 a. m.—Choral Celebration of the Holy Eucharist with sermon. 7:45:8:45 p. m.—Choral Evensong with address. Special Music. Cordial invitation extended to all. For rent four-room house, 322 24th street. Apply at 1824 Curtis street, room 25. --- (Advertisement.) WHAT DENVER NEEDS More Factories. Larger Pay-Rolls. Work for the Unemployed. Economy? Yes! Efficiency? Yes! But above all—a Bigger, Better, More Prosperous Denver— A Denver of the FULL DINNER PAIL BRIGADE. This is My Platform. CHAS. D. GRIFF Candidate for Commiss 5 Points CHAS. D. GRIFFITH The Shoe Manufacturer Candidate for Commissioner of Property 5 Points Cafe UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Chop Suey, Noodles and All Kinds Japanese and American Dis SHORT ORDERS AT ALL 2721 WELTON STREET PH Chop Suey, Noodles and All Kinds of Chinese Japanese and American Dishes 4 --- TOMMY BROWN IFFITH The Shoe Manufacturer Commissioner of Property and All Kinds of Chinese American Dishes S AT ALL HOURS PHONE MAIN 4730 (ADVERTISEMENT) Vote for Edward L. Wheatley FOR COMMISSIONER OF PROPERTY—the man who is free from all entangling alliances. Mr. Wheatley is 50 years of age, in the prime of life; his business experience eminently qualifies him for the position sought. He came to Denver 28 years ago, a native-born son of Maryland; engaged in the real estate and building business, and is so engaged at this time, with offices in the Symes Building. No man is better posted on real values in Denver than he. He is alive to the business conditions. He is acquainted with the workings of our City Government. No man is better fitted by mature education and experience to grapple with the many vexatious problems which now confront us than he. He has the ability to contrive, and the courage to execute, the stands for right and justice in the law, and if elected will represent you—all of you. He believes that the City and County Government should be conducted along same and economic lines, and that the people should think twice before going further in debt. --- (Advertisement.) WHAT lawyer, U ber or NOV But Management of HEALTH DEPARTMEN our First and Only R H. H. R COMMISSIONER SAL WELL EFFICIENCY AND City HAT lawyer, Undertaker, mer or Machinist NOW Management of WITH DEPARTMENT, AND PEST HOUSE? First and Only Choice for H. H. MARTIN COMMISSIONER OF WELFARE REFIENCY AND SATISFACTION. City Band (COLORED) For All Occasions. Price Headquarters Fern Hall. By Thursday Evening Session 15 Cents HOME SOUTH 224 DENVER, COL About Management of COUNTY HOSPITAL, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND PEST HOUSE? Vote Your First and Only Choice for DOCTOR H. H. MARTIN FOR COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND INSURE EFFICIENCY AND SATISFACTION. Queen City Band (COLORED) Music Furnished For All Reasonable. Headqua Dancing Every Thur Admission 15 R. L. PHENIX, Mgr. PHONE SOU For All Headquarters Friday Thursday Admission 15 C PHONE SOUTH Music Furnished For All Occasions. Prices Reasonable. Headquarters Fern Hall. Dancing Every Thursday Evening. Admission 15 Cents R. L PHENIX, Mgr. PHONE SOUTH 224 DENVER, COLO Frank D. Thompson CAN Election ELECT My record of 355 man and citizen a fulfillment of the JAMES M. & M. CO. WARNISHES, GLASS AZING, PAPER HANGING, WOOD FINISHING ST. DENVER Denver, Colorado CANDIDATE FOR Election Commissioner ELECTION MAY 18, 1915 My record of 35 years in Denver as a businessman and citizen assures honest and economic fulfillment of the duties of this office. GAMES & M. CO. FINISHES, GLASS WALL PAPER G. PAPER HANGING. GOOD FINISHING ARTISTS MATERIALS ELECTION MAY 18, 1915 My record of 35 years in Denver as a business man and citizen assures honest and economical fulfillment of the duties of this office. THE B.L. JAMES M. & M. PAINTS. OILS. VARNISHES. PAINTING, GRAINING, GLAZING, PAPER HAND DECORATING AND HARD WOOD FINISH 1517-23 ARAPAHDE ST. DENVER (Advertise DR. OSCA THE B.L. JAMES M. & M. CO. PAINTS. OILS. VARNISHES. GLASS PAINTING. GRAINING. GLAZING. PAPER HANGING. DECORATING AND HARD WOOD FINISHING WALL PAPER 1517-23 ARAPAHUE ST. DENVER ARTISTS MATERIALS (Advertisement) CAR CAR HAYES DR. OSCAR HAYES PETER H. Manufacturers' Association, Wholesalers, man's Club are in hearty accord with the Hayes as chief of the Bureau of Health. TRY. Date His Entire Time to the Office Notice for Dr. Hayes, May 18 The Housewives' League, Manufacturer Mothers' Congress and Woman's Club splendid work done by Dr. Hayes as He supports HOME INDUSTRY. Dr. Hayes Will Devote His Life Vote One Choice for D Manufacturers' Woman's Club are Dr. Hayes as chief USTRY. vote His Entire Choice for Dr. Hay The Housewives' League, Manufacturers' Association, Wholesalers, Mothers' Congress and Woman's Club are in hearty accord with the splendid work done by Dr. Hayes as chief of the Bureau of Health. He supports HOME INDUSTRY. Dr. Hayes Will Devote His Entire Time to the Office Vote One Choice for Dr. Hayes, May 18 T. H. Deputy Health Commissioner If You Are Interested in Pure Food, Milk, Meat and A No. 1 Sanatation Commissioner of Social Welfare Insists on a clean food supply and/ he PLEDGES protection for every man, woman and child in Denver if elected. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL WELFARE (Advertisement) VOTE FOR Candidate for Tuesday, May 18, 1915. (Advertisement) M. B. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL WELFARE STANDS FOR 1st. COURTESY OF EMPLOYES. 1st. COURTESY OF EMPLOYEES. The public is entitled to and shall have courteous treatment at the hands of all employés in all dealings pertaining to the activities of the Social Welfare Department. 2nd. PUBLIC HEALTH: The City of New York has established as its motto: "Public health is purchasable. Within natural limitations a community can determine its own death rate." The death rate of Denver is low, but with our natural conditions of climate and absence of congestion we should be able to save many lives. 3rd. FOOD AND DRUG INSPECTION: That the high standard established under the authority of Commissioner Perkins to stop the illegal sale of narcotic drugs shall be pushed to the limit and that food inspection shall be developed in the manufacturing plants until MADE IN DENVER shall be a sign of PURITY. I am decidedly in favor of the County Hospital bond issue, so that institution may be placed on a proper basis for caring for the sick of our city who have limited means, and also that tremendous fire hazard may be eliminated. COUNTY FARM: The development of the Farm shall produce milk, eggs, poultry and vegetables to supply the County and Steele Hospitals, a start has been made. That the present organization of the Charity Department is thorough and modern. F. J. Bruno of New York City Department says: "Denver is doing pioneer work in attempting to handle its dependent families in the modern and humane way. If it is found to fail here, either through political interference or apathy of public support, it will give a set back to honest and efficient outdoor relief work throughout the Country." 7th. LIBRARY: The Library Department should be maintained at a high standard of excellence. Our present cost of 27 cents per capita is 50% below the average of cities of our class. 8th. MARKETS: The marketing facilities of our city should be expanded to properly care for the increased business which is here now. To deny the producer opportunity to sell his wares is the wrong kind of economy. 9th. CORONER: This department has always been a matter of contention among undertakers and has been the means of many questionable political trades. To that end I believe a morgue should be established at the County Hospital, and the Coroner's office entirely divorced from all undertakers. The public is entitled at all times to know just what is being done with the funds of the city and also what the policy of the commissioners is on any particular subject, therefore I stand for full publicity and for conference with all persons who may desire to express an opinion on public matters. 1th. My association with the Bureau of Social Welfare as Secretary to the Commissioner for the past two years has placed me in position to study the needs and the above items express my views as to the things which should be emphasized and developed. Do YOU Know About OUR Prices? We are anxious to have you find out about them They will interest you when you're in need of printing SERVICE SINGLE TAX Look Out! A Dangerous Experiment for Denver Agitators for the Single Tax Amendment claim for their "reform" that it will reduce the homeowners' taxes. Any representation that Single Tax will decrease taxes is fraudulent. Witness Pueblo. The Single Tax is merely a means to abolish private ownership of land. If you believe that common ownership of land is a desirable thing to strive for you are a Single Taxer. If you approve of the private ownership of land and the right of the individual to own land, you may oppose the efforts of Single Tax. Vote "NO" on Single Tax Amendment No. 4. Henry George preached that private property in land was a crime and urged the confiscation of privately owned land. The present agitators for Single Tax are disciples of Henry George. ANTI-SINGLE TAX LEAGUE HARRY C. JAMES, President. (Advertisement) J. B. Candidate for Election Commissioner. Mr. McCann is a young man of sterling worth, honest, and upright in every way. He has never before aspired for office and his many friends are rallying to see him land because they know he will make good. He has lived here among us for thirty years or more and therefore has the interest and welfare of Denver at heart. He should receive the support of all citizens who desire to see that clean elections are held in our city. Mr. McCann is a competent young man who has worked his way up from a newsboy and these are the kind of men we must elect to office if we expect results. Give him your first choice vote and help to increase his majority. BARGAINS. Don't fail to read the advertisements in the Colorado Statesman, if you are looking for bargains, as we carry ads for all the reliable and leading merchants of the city. NEGRO YEAR BOOK JUST OUT, 417 pages. Valuable information, ready reference book; should be in the library of every minister, church worker and public man or woman. Copies for sale at the Statesman office, 1824 Curtis street, room 25. Also agent for Dunbar's complete works. J. H. DONIPHAN, State Agent. 1721 Marion St. YOU CAN BUY A PIANO ON PAYMENTS OF $5.00 A MONTH, OR RENT ONE FOR $2.50 A MONTH AT CASSELL BROS. 16th and Broadway. Hair Cut, 15c. 2208 Larimer St. Brickler Barber Shop. H. SH CANDIDATE FOR MOR OF SOCI H. SHARPLEY CANDIDATE FOR EVER OF SOCIAL WELFARE J. B. H. KEY. fc fc DR. W. H. SHARPLEY. PHONE MAIN 6123-Day or Night THE DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING COMPANY RESIDENCE PHONE YORK 7992. FRANK S. REED, License Embalmer & Director. Lady Assistant Polite Service to All Parlors, 1830 Arapahoe Street TOM LEWIS, Prop. The Marian Hotel The Only Colored Hotel in Denver 1835-37-39 ARAPAHOE STREET. DMS PHONE MAIN 74 PRIVATE DINING ROOMS Rocky Mountain A high class Pool and Billiar sium and in fact everytning that CLASS RESORT. RICH 2014 Champa Street. PHONES: MAIN 2 Mountain Athletic Club and Billiard room. A supberb Gymna- yting that goes To make up a FISRT RICHARD FRAZIER, Manager Denver, Colorado ES: MAIN 2274 & 2275 MATH CLASSROOM A high class Pool and Billiard room. A supberb Gymnasium and in fact everytning that goes To make up a FISRT CLASS RESORT. RICHARD FRAZIER, Manager 2014 Champa Street. Denver, Colorado PHONES: MAIN 2274 & 2275 EAGLE BOTTL Manufacturing Soda, Seltz Mineral Water A. D. SIMMC OTTLING WORKS oda, Seltzer, Ginger Ale, al Water, Root and Birch Beers SIMMONS, Prop. Denver, Colo. EAGLE BOTTLING WORKS Manufacturing Soda, Seltzer, Ginger Ale, Mineral Water, Root and Birch Beers --- J. R. CONTEE Pres. and Mgr. TOM LEWIS, Prop. JOHN H. HARRIS Established in 1890 2836 Welton Street, INCORPORATED AND BONDED THE FIREMAN'S WAGON Annex Cafe Short Orders at All Hours Chinese Dishes of All Kinds Probably no candidate for this office is better known and more deserving of the people's consideration than Dr. Sharpley. Always of a broad mind and liberal disposition, Dr. Sharpley immediately commends himself to our citizens of color. During his term of office as health commissioner he was more than painstaking in the treatment of our people. Antitoxin for the treatment of diphtheria and excellent, proficient care of all who entered the Steele Hospital, is a legacy left by Dr. Sharpley which especially endears him to colored people. Dr. Sharpley has lived in Denver since 1876; was police surgeon five years and health commissioner for eight years, and two years superintendent of County Hospital. He is the father of the present efficient milk ordinance and the meat inspection ordinance. Best of all, Dr. Sharpley is a fair-minded, liberal man, and has as little prejudice as is possible for a man to have. The above requisites, together with his ability and experience, should cause every voter to seriously consider Dr. Sharpley for Commissioner of Social Welfare. Election May 18. Denver, Colorado DENVER, COLORADO. PHONE MAIN 7413 Telephone 3673