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FRANKLIN'S PAPER THE STATESMAN State Historian & Natural History Society BRAVE DEFENDERS OF THE LAW ARE THEY TWENTIETH YEAR BRAVE DE OF T Superb Record Of Negro Police No Bar to Applicants Who Meet Requirements of the Law—Chris Gibbons. Wiley G. Overton and Moses Cobb Were Terrors to Offenders of the Law. Considerable interest has been aroused of late as to the feasibility of having more Afro-Americans in the employ of the municipal government of New York and especially on the police force. There is no legal bar to Negroes in New York state who can pass the required mental and physical examination from serving on the police force. It is rather a reflection upon them that they are not more largely represented ```markdown ``` in the police and fire departments of the greater city. From 1877 to 1892 only about nine appear to have had the courage to take the examination for DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18 1909 the police force, and every one or these passed and served with credit. We are indebted to William L. Ryerson of Yonkers, N. Y., for valuable data on this subject. It will be a revelation perhaps to many who have not kept themselves informed on this subject. The first Negro appointed on the police force in New York was Christopher Gibbons, who was six feet four inches in height and a veritable Hercules. He served twenty-five years as a regular policeman in the city of Brooklyn and was retired on a pension. At one time it was a popular belief that the Negro was a moral coward and would not fight. The contrary is true, for when the Negro as a soldier or policeman is assured that the nation or the state will sustain him he will fight at the drop of the hat, even if he has to drop the hat himself. In an effort to discourage Negroes from seeking appointment on the police force Chris Gibbons was sent out on a beat where the worst gang of Irish toughs in Brooklyn assembled daily and nightly. It was secretly believed that if Gibbons was sent to this beat the gang would disfigure him so badly that his remains would defy identification and that other Negroes would take the cue and look for jobs elsewhere. So he was sent to it to be "done up." But his record shows that he was not that kind of man. He went after that gang of ruffians as ordered and took two of them, the ringleader and his understudy, one under each arm, a distance of two blocks to the station. After thus demonstrating his prowess and ability to take care of himself and the other fellow he was always thereafter detailed to excursions and picnics to look after the "rough house" element. William C. (Billy) Brown was appointed doorman at the Adams street station in 1879 and served in that position until his death some years later. He had the largest police funeral ever seen in Brooklyn. James Brown was appointed doorman in 1881 and assigned to the Adams street station. After serving for a short period he resigned to engage in business. Edward Blay was appointed doorman in 1894 and held the position until his death, which occurred in 1896. George H. Thompson was appointed TAM PIERRE HENRY. doorman at the Flushing avenue police station in 1891 and is still serving with satisfaction. Wiley G. Overton was appointed a patrolman March 6, 1891, and assigned to the Adams street station. He was detailed in citizen's clothes to look after excise violations. He made such strenuous efforts to do his duty that the politicians objected to his methods of operation. He construed his orders too literally and was put back on his post. His eyesight and memory were too good. On Overton's post there was not a single Negro family. His post extended from Willoughby avenue to Myrtle avenue and to Adams street. On this beat was the Brooklyn Citizens German Savings bank, the old Park theater and ex-Alderman Cullen's liquor store. Not many colored people lived along that block. No! Officer Overton after serving some time resigned to accept a position at Washington in Cleveland's second administration. He is now a successful funeral director, with offices in New York and at 317 Bridge street. Brooklyn. Joseph Hadley was appointed 1893 as a patrolman and detailed to the At- FIVE CENTS A COPY lantic avenue precinct. He covered a beat that did not contain more than twenty colored families, the rest being Irish. He made a good record and was highly respected by every one, from his captain down. His beat extended from Schenectady avenue to Rochester avenue, to Bergen street, back to Schenectady avenue. These blocks are 780 feet long. Moses Cobb was appointed a patrolman and attached to the Atlantic avenue precinct in 1892. His beat included Troy and St. Mark's avenues, where a gang of ruffians hung out. He was successful in clearing out this gang in his second attempt after having had his uniform torn into shreds when he first made his debut as an officer of the law. In his second go at this gang he put the most of them in the hospital by a liberal use of his night stick and the rest in the Crow Hill penitentiary. The white men in this neighborhood had a wholesome respect for him after he rid this corner of that gang. When his captain told him to break it up he remarked. "If you get a call from that corner send the ambulance; it will be needed." And it was. At his own request Officer Cobb was detailed as a doorman and is still doing duty, drawing a patrolman's pay. Pierre Henry, who passed an excellent examination for the position of FREEMAN JOHN WESLEY LEE. doorman, was appointed to his present position as doorman at precinct 157 in Brooklyn Sept. 3, 1899. John Wesley Lee, who is stationed at Bridge C. Brooklyn, was appointed on the force Dec. 10, 1892. He bears Continued on page twelve INDUSTRY OF JOSEPH L. JONES Many Sided Life of Adjutant General, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. In view of the sweeping legislative act of Georgia, recently passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Brown, denying the right of Afro-American secret societies to wear the regalia or use the ritualistic work of similar organizations of white people, we give this short sketch of Joseph L. Jones, adjutant general of the uniform rank department, Knights of Pythias: He is one of the most aggressive Afro-Americans of the west. He smiles at the obstacles which are wont to impede the progress of the race, and he may rightfully be classed among the optimistic who see a great future C ADJUTANT JOSEPH L. JONES. dawning for the race when this great day of trial has served its purpose and taught the lesson of what strength there is in union. Mr. Jones is the founder and proprietor of the leading Negro regalia house, furnishing paraphernalia and supplies for all lodge, church and fraternal societies. The Central Regalia company at Cincinnati is a name familiar to the many fraternities throughout the great southland. The Globe General and Fraternal Bonding company, the only Negro bonding company, which is incorporated under the laws of the state of Minnesota, owes its existence to his foresight. This company is now furnishing bonds for the officers of lodges throughout the country. The Pythian Monitor, official organ of that great Negro fraternity, the Knights of Pythias, 200,000 strong, is edited by him. He is a forceful writer, and his editorial columns are filled with practical suggestions for the good of the order and the race. Besides the many duties devolving upon him in the active management of the enterprises stated above, he is the adjutant general of the uniform rank department of the Knights of Pythias, a position he has held for ten years by appointment of Major General R. R. Jackson, the Negro military genius of the age. He is well and favorably known throughout the country, having traveled extensively in the interest of the Central Regalia company or officially as adjutant general. Mr. Jones is now in his forty-second year, having spent his early manhood THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO teaching in Texas and Ohio, afterward entering politics. For twelve years he was employed in the courthouse of his native county. The regalia business and his duties as adjutant general have claimed most of his attention during the last decade. He is married and the proud father of five children. His elegant home in the suburbs of Cincinnati is a Mecca for the younger social set. Church and Sunday School Convention. Church and Sunday School Convention. The district conference and Sunday school convention of the Albany district African M. E. church, which includes two churches in Greater New York, which held its annual session in Bethel church, West Twenty-fifth street, Sept. 9, was largely attended, and the reports showed that a very helpful work had been done during the conference year. The Rev. Joseph Stiles, who pastored the church at Jamaica for five years, is presiding elder of the district. Miss Augusta R. Accooe, a popular young schoolteacher of Brooklyn, was elected by the Long Island district Sunday school convention as its fraternal delegate. Made Wilderness Blossom Like a Rose. Mound Bayou, Miss., is perhaps the most thrifty and widely known town in the United States which is governed entirely by Afro-Americans. Twenty years ago the place was an uninhabited wilderness. Today it is recognized as the most progressive community in the state. During the year its citizens have organized a stock company for the purpose of building a cottonseed oil mill, which will be completed within a short time. The town was founded by Isaiah T. Montgomery. HIS SINS FOUND HIM OUT. White Man Who Blacked His Face to Commit Crime Caught. Governor Brown of Georgia has just refused to grant an application for the commutation of the sentence of William H. Mitchell, a wealthy white man, from twelve months in the chain gang to a fine. The convicted man is a resident of Thomasville, Ga. In view of the charges against colored men and the allegation that they are the only ones disposed to commit the unmentionable crime, this case will be of special interest to all who will take the trouble to consider it. Miss Lucille Linton (white) was a relative of the wife of William H. Mitchell. The accused and convicted man conceived the idea of enticing her to a lonely cabin in the woods out of hearing of passing countrymen and there criminally assaulting her. He bought disguises and, after securing a buggy, robed himself as a Negro woman and sent word to Miss Linton that she was wanted by a neighbor. She got in the buggy with him and as he drove away from the roadway she became alarmed. He endeavored to detain her, but her screams brought a response, and he was frightened off, but not until she had made a desperate struggle. He was tried in the Thomas superior court. Judge Roane presiding, and all the evidence brought out established the fact that he had purchased the disguises, had blackened his face and had made an attempted criminal assault upon the lady in question. A jury found him guilty. Mitchell is forty-five years of age and has a wife and several beautiful daughters. A plea of temporary insanity failed, and the verdict was sustained by the supreme court of Georgia.—Richmond (Va.) 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No city mail answered: call or phone if you live in Denver. e, Denver, Colo 49 THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. YOUR PRINTING YOUR PRINTING Cards, Tickets, Envelopes, Letter Heads, Booklets of all kinds, Posters, Placards, Calling Cards, Programs, Lodge and Church Printing, and in fact everything in the line of..... INTING AND ENGRAVI FROM PRINTING AND ENGRAVING ADVERTISING MATTER TO WEDDING INVITATIONS Will be satisfactorily done by . A. FRANKLI C. A. FRANKLIN 1026 Nineteenth Street Phone Main 7905 --- YOUR PRINTING C. A. Prompt Service --- NTING NGRAVING ne by NKLIN Reasonable Prices --- AGE. 12. THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. CC —eeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE——————————————————L—L—L—— Continued from page one an honorable record and is a man of sterling. worth in the community among his race. During Mr. Lee’s long years of service there has not been a single charge of any character what- ever made against him. The record of such men in the public service is a credit te both the city and themselves and an honor to the race. CITY NEWS The reports read at Conference are the best yet in its history, There was a uniform improvement from all cities. Stringent times were more than offset by the increased endeavo. of pastors and people. The jubilation prevailing because of this fact has already made this conference one o the best and pleasantest. bisnop Grant is enjoying improved health The local arrangements in Boulder, which were in charge of nev Holmes, are adequate to the needs ot the conference. We cannot give a satisfactory report of the conference work at this time. Its closing ses sion will be Sunday and will be at tended by large numbers of peupte from this city. FOR REN T—Nicely _ furnished rooms, steam heat, gas and bath Mrs. Emanuel Pollard, 1505 E, 16th avenue. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, ntce and convenient. Mrs. Smith, 261 Welton street. The Newport saloon is celebrating the discovery of the North Pole by the introduction of a drink named for it. Inasmuch as there were two discoveries, the genial proprietors say they will make this drink for you or for two of you, just as you happen to come. Mrs. A. D. Key of Greenville, Texas, who is the Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Order of Calanthe of her state and Supreme Reveiver of Deposits of the Order throughout the World was in the city last week. She was the guest of honor at a house party given by Mrs. Plummer of 25th and Arapahoe streets Friday night. The Sunshine Club meets ext Thursday with Mrs. Raymond Ander son of 26th and Welton streets. All members are urgently requested to be present. MRS. E. MORRIS, President. MRS. H. PAYNE, Secretary. FOR RENT—Five-room brick house for rent. In fine location. Enquire at this office. Arthur Cowan died at the county hospital September 12 and was buried from the funeral chapel of A. M. Law horn Wednesday, Rev. Thomas-Hazel! officiating. Interment was at Fair. mount. Frank Castry, formerly a tubs player with the Floto Shows band died at the county hospital Septem ber 8 and was buried the 13th tron A. M. Lawhorn’s undertaking parlors Rey. Wallace preaching the funeral. Mrs. Wm. Byrd is entertaining het sister, Mrs. Chloe Shelton of St Louis. Mrs. Byrd is in attendance upon conference. C. A. Franklin attended conference Thursday. Mrs. A. Williams, mother of Hey. W. C. Williams, arrived in the city Wednesday for an indefinite stay. She is at the Campbell parsonage, 1218 Twenty-third street. 6 WHY SEND EAST for Pomade for the Hair When you can get it here in Denver at the DENVER BARBER SUPPLY CO. 1008 15th St., Denver, COLO. Cutlery, Toilet Preparations, Manicure Articles, Perfumea, Etec. Grinding of every description. Wholesale and Retail. KING JOHN J. JACKSON Desires all members holding his pledge card to meetehim at 2117 Wel- ton, September 25th. There will be a supper given to raise money for the Rally. Friends and well wishers are invited also. Mrs. W. T. Charlton will return Monday morning from the East. A. M. LAWHORN A First Class Mortuary Establishment F. W. CLARK, Assistant Funeral Director First Aid to the Bereaved in the time of the Death of Their Loved Ones 2552 Washington Street, Near Five Points hone Y ork 1473 eee ene ene eee eee eT TT Get Your Hats Cleaned and Blocked BROWN, THE HATTER Does Them Right. Panamas, Stetsons and High Rollers Our Specialty Prices Reasonable, from 25 Cents Up Work Called for and Delivered. First Class Work, Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction Give us a Trial Call at 718 18th Street Rr On account of inclement weather the Y. M. C. B. championship tennis turnament, which has been postpon- ed from time to time, will be held Sunday, September 19, at their court, 2337 Glenarm Place, at 8 a. m. Carmel Nichols leaves this week ‘or schoo] after spending a pleasant vication with his relatives Mrs. Sarah MeDonald of Vancouver, 3. C.. was entertained at luncheon by Mrs. Wyman, of 2929 Larimer street, Sunday. Your presence is requested at the opening of the fall millinery season Thursday, September 23, at 295? Stout street. On that occasion a beautiful hat will be given away. MRS. ESTHER MORRIS. Persons sending in news will please year in mind that names of people are hard to get correctly from hand writ ing. From time to time we make the nost grievous twists of persons’ names ‘rom no fault of ours, but because ‘yandwriting is difficult to read in thi- xarticular. Take time to go over your tems and PRINT RATHER THAR NRITE THE NAMES. 44, 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE ut B ie . Trave Marans Desicns Copynicuts &c. Anyone sending anketch and Seacription ma Qilckly ascertain our opinion free whether ar ivention is probably patentable. Cominunier / mastrictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Iatenty sont free. Oldest agency for securiig putenta. Vatents taken through Muna & Co. recetv, wecial notice, without charve, in the Scientific Aimericatt. \ handsomely iilmatrated weeary. Largese o>. Nation of any scientile Journal, Terms, £3 9 ars four months, $L bud Lyall newslealers HNN & Co,2012s0 Hew Yurt Kraoch OMe. 628 F Bt. Washington D.C Addaaaanaasaanaanaaaaaan. If You Want to SEE JACO BS THE REAL FSTATE MAN He has from 15 to 20 houses for sale in all partsof the city. Small payment down, bal. same as rent Office 1, 23rd St., cor. Park Ave. open Er) j toy | a ere e aj ae ‘1 oe 3 | ; ‘co a | >} os gee Beg la ‘ ea a THE COLORED ORPHANAGE AND OLD FOLKS’ HOME. Located at 873 Zun{ street, Denver, Colo.; take Lawrence street car west, and get off at West Eighth avenue; go due west through the Barnum shops eight blocks. This institution provides a home for homeless colored children and aged women and men of the race. We also care for children whose parents are in service and cannot keop them, at a very small pittance. Any iniorma- tion can be had by writing a letter or postal to 87% Zuni street, or tele phoning Main 7326. IN PRAISE OF GEORGIA GRUB. Macon Man Waxes Eloquent Over the Excellence of the Eating Common in His Territory. "Come down in the goober fields of Georgia if you want to know what good eating is," said Mr. James Jackson of Macon, Ga., to a reporter of the Washington Post. "Did you ever eat a possum stuffed with goobers and sweet potatoes, with corn pone and gravy on the side, topped off with ice-cold buttermilk right from the springhouse? If you haven't, you have missed something," declared Mr. Jackson. "You can talk about your canvasback duck, your terrapin, and your turtle soup, if you think that is the finest of fare here, but wait until you eat what I have described. Or try a fat turkey, cooked with chestnuts, like only one of 'before de war' black 'mammies' can prepare it. The goober country in Georgia is the most prosperous and contented anywhere in the south," continued Mr. Jackson. "The people down there are extraordinarily hospitable, and no stranger traveling through the country can possibly get away from the farmers, who will insist that the traveler stop and stay over night to enjoy some of that celebrated eating. When you come that way, if you ever do, I will show you what sure enough 'grub' is." FATHER WAS "WISE" TO GAME Possibly Dad Had Recalled a Few Incidents of His Own College Days. A student at the University of Pennsylvania had been going a fast pace with the boys of his class and fraternity and had had frequent interviews with father concerning debts and other financial troubles occasioned by the drain his pleasures had made on his source of supply. Several times the "governor" had been compelled to get various articles of value back from the boy's "uncle," and the relation of provider and spender was strained. One day the student wired father that his watch had fallen into deep water in the Schuylkill river and he wanted "at once" $25 to hire a diver to recover it. The answer came as follows: "Nothing on the $25. Cheaper to soak the watch where it is." His Important Service. One of the greatest nuisances of traveling is tipping. A smile from a head waiter is a costly commodity, and no menial service is too small for remuneration. An unusually ingenious plea for a tip is that of a small Hibernian, mentioned by Mr. John Augustus O'Shea in "Roundabout Recollections." The author was traveling in Ireland. I drove down to the station on the faint chance of catching the train to Dublin. When I got out of the cab at the station a bright-faced boy accosted me. "Ah, sure, sir, you've just missed the train," he said. It was true. I booked my luggage and ascertained when the next train would leave.. While I was waiting the lad came up to me and asked me for a tip. "What for?" I asked. "Sure, sir. I told you that you were too late," he unblushingly responded. THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. WHEN YOU GO TO LEADVILLE You can get first-class rooms with Mrs. S. J. Motley at 206 West Sixth street. First-class table board also. Write or call. 10-96 NOTICE—A WONDER. Prof. Will Taylor, corns, bunions and ingrowing nails specialist. Guaranteed cure. Painless, no cutting. Phone Main 8358, 911 Eighteenth street. Clip this advertisement, as it may not appear again. The Reason Editor White Let It Pass. The Rock Hill Messenger reports the giving of—not conferring—D. D. in a church in Rock Hill, S. C., by Rev. E. R. Roberts after the D. D. had been unwittingly transported from some bogus portable degree factory in Indiana. It's a wonder that Editor White let it pass without a jab, but it was at home, and he winked at it. Dr. Roberts knows better than to swell the heads of fools.—Columbia (S. C.) Light GET BIDS for Contracting and Repairing from A. J. 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Sideboard in Connection Denver, Colorado CALUMET CLUB 2149 Curtis Street Headquarters for Porters Waiters, and Railroad Men. Phone Main 8232 Frank Burnley and Ed. Hamilton, proprietors. Established More than a Quarter of a Century. Phone Main 8252 The Original "No Name" Clothing House Ladies' and Gent's Clothing Buy and Sell Good Clothing. Full Dress Suits For Rent. 417 Fifteenth Street. THE ROCKY CO. General Agents JAPANESE GOODS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL—STATIONERY, CIGARS, TOBACCO, CANDY, ICE CREAM. Pleasant accommodations for our customers. Your partonage will be appreciated. Phone Olive 303 1223 Twentieth Street. General Jobbing Promptly Attended To Business Address 3131 HUMBOLDT STREET. | - exam 2 | Officers ie ceglintigay Nights Meg ‘ Lodges Bers >| Mccling a oe. “a | pe eee, ee ee PAGE. 14, Sent M. W. GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. For Colorado and Jurisdiction, meets in Pueblo in August, 1910. P. H. GIPSON, Grand Master. WM. SPRAGUE, Grand Secretary. ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE NO. : ALF. & A.M. Meets the first and third Monda; eights in the month at 1712 Curtis St C. A. FRANKLIN, W. M. ‘WM. SPRAGUE, Secretary, a G- P. O. Box 164: CENTENNIAL LODGE NO. 4, A F. &aAM. Meets the seconu and fourth Monday oights in the month at 1/12 Curti: Btreet. All Masons in good standing are invited to attend. HARRY JONES W. M. ERNEST HOWARD, Secretary. 353 West Warren street. EUREKA LODGE NO. 13, Atbuquerque, N. M., meets sfirst aus wird Tuesdays in the month. All _s- sons in good stauding invited. H. BRAMLETT, W. M. @IMP8ON REST LODGE. @impson Kest Lodge, No. 10, A. F. & A. m., Trinidad, meets the first and third Tuesaay nights in the month. Members im good standing are wel- yore J. W. BOOKER, W. M. W. A. JORDAN, Sec., 117 N. Walnut. PINION ME8A LODGE No 20, A. F. & A. M., Grand June tion, meets th> first and third Wed vesdays in the nionth. J. BH HARRIS, W. M. 7. P. LANGDON, Sec., 139 Chipeta THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. KEYSTONE LODGE. Keystoue Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Han- 1a, Wyo, meets the first and third Tuesdays in the mouth. All members pn good standing are invited. HENRY ANDERSON. c Say mS AY D ffi S } i) Looe eR: Lg V Jase ‘ HIRAM COMMANDERY NO. 20. ALF. & A.M. Hiram Commandery Knights Tem- plar meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in cach month at 1832 Arap- ahoe street. B. HILL, E. C. T. W. RICHMOND, Recorder, 2350 Curtis St. FAR WEST CHAPTER NO. 6, R. A M.. Meets the second Wednesday WH. FINLEY, H. P Wii. SPRAGUE, Secretary, P. O. Box 1648. Lone Star Chapter No. 15, 0. E. S., lueets the first and third Friday in each month at 2:30 p. m., at 1712 Curtis street. MRS. JOSEPHINE HALL, R. M. SADIE GWYN, Secretary. > ARAPAHOE LODGE N9. 9934, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets t.9 urst and thiru Monday nights in the month at Odd Fellows Hall, 1832 Arapahoe Street. GEO. D. HALL, P. 8., P. O. box 896. ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE NO. 2320, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets every Thursday in the month at 1712 Curtis Street. GEO. 8. CONTEZ, P. S., 2612 Welton Streec. DENVER PATRIARCHY, NO. 67. month at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. C. A. BURTON, W. P. R. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 367, G. U. O. of O. F. Meets the first and third Tuesdays in each month at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 183, Arapahoe street. Mrs Olarence Halmes 2139 Curtis St Worthy Recorder. PAST GRAND MASTERS’ COUNCIL NO. 118, G. U. O. OF VU. F. Meets ‘the second Friday in each month at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 1832 Arap- aboe street. WAETER SCOTT, G. B. Western Star Lodge No. 128, U. B. of F., meets the first and third Tues- day evenings of each month at 1882 Arapahoe street. H. B. BROWN, W. M. R. GRIGSBY, Sec. JOSHUA LODGE NO. 2, U. B, F. Colorado Springs, Meets every first and fourth Mon- day evening at 105 South Tejon street. E. V. CAMMEL, W. M. J. M’KINNIE, W. Sec. CAPTOLIA TEMPLE NO. 183. 8. M. T. nesdays in each month at 1832 Arapa- hoe Street. Members in good standing are invited to attend. ARULA COLE, W. Secy HATTIE KING, W. P. Webster Temple No. 5, S. M. ‘11., meets the second and fourth Wednes- afternoon in each month at 1832 Arap- ahoe street. Mrs. E. A. Carter, W. P., Mrs. Callie V. Campbell, Sec. PHYTHIAS LODGE NO. 11, Meets the first and third Wednes day nights. 1832 Arapahoe Street. HENRY BANKS, C. ©. J. M. Martenia, K.'of R. and S., 1223 19th st. DAMON LODGE NO. 5. K. of P. meets at 1712 Curtis street the first and third Friday of each month. C, A. FRANKLIN, C. C. W. A. Rice, K. of R. & 8.; AETNA CAMP NO. —, U. R. K. OF P Meets at 1712 Curtin street the secon? and fourth Friday nights in the month G. B. PASH, Captain. A. J. LYLES, Recorder. EURENnA COMPANY NO. 4. Meets the first and fourth Tuesdays. R. BUTLER Captain HENRY BANKS, Recorde”. COLUMBINE COURT NO. z79, 1.0. 0. C, Meets the second and fourth Tues day evenings at 1712 Curtis Street. All visiting members are invited to actend, LIZZIE WILLIAMS, W. C. ELIZA BETH SCOTT, R. D. Rocky Mountain Court No. 3, I. 0. O. C., meets the second and fourth Friday afternoons at 1712 Curtis street. Al] visiting members are cor- dially welcomed. MRS. A. S. HAMILTON, W. C. MRS CASEY, Secretary, ROYAL TEMPLE NO. 23, I. B. P. 0. BE. of W. meets second and fourth Wednesdays in each month at 1712 Curtis street. MRS... JESSIE TAYLOR, DR. MRS. NETTIE M. KELLY, Sec’y, 2222 Arapahoe Street. GAINES TEMmetE, No. 4, 8. M. T. Of Trinidaa, meets the first and third Monday afternoons at 3 o'clock at Marble hall, 111 First street. A. E. BUTTON, W. P. M. B. WILSON, Sec. RICE LODGBH NO. 39. lB. O. B. of W. meets first and third Wednesday night in each mont) at 1712 Curtis street. All viaiting El are welcome. DR. J. A. HARPER, Exalted Ruler. HARVEY KING, Secretary. TABERNACLE NO, 529, Tabernacle No. 529 meet the first and third Thursday in the montn a 4712 Curtis street. All members in good standing are Invited. LAUD... CAKSON, H. P. NANNID WELLS, Recorder. TRUE REFORMERS. True Reformers No. 1621 Colorado Enterprise Fountain, meet first and third Monday at 1832 Arapahoe street. C. M. Hughes Master. Mrs. M. gk Riley, Secretary, Cooper building. C. H. CLARK, Master, C. M. HUGHES, Secretary. CAUGHTERS OF TABEIiNACLE. Pride ‘of Denver No. 621 meets ai 1712 Curtis every first and third Chursday. SARAH THREET, H. P., ESTELLA J. JONES, C. R GOLDEN GATE JUVENILES. Meets the second and fourth Satur day afternoon at 2:30, at 1832 Arapa hoe St. A'l members in good stand ing are invited. OGLESVILLE LAWSON, Y. 8. WILLA MAY, M. P. 1362 Haz-] Court QUEEN OF THE WEST NO. 1. Queen of the West Temple No. 1 holds regular monthly meeting nrst and third Thursdays fn each month. M. BE. RILEY, W. P. ELLA McKINZIE, W. Secretary. VICTORIA TEMPLE, NO. 6, B. M. T. of Colorado Springs, meets the second and fourth Friday night in the month. MRS. JENNIE HENDERSON, W. Princess. MRS. COLLINS, Secretary. The Working Men's Protective Association meets every second and fourth Thursday nights at the Odd Fellows' hall, 1834 Arapahoe street. This association guarantees to its members a benefit and protection equalled by few and excelled by none. It is organized under the laws of the state of Colorado and application blanks may be had by the secretary. I. T. FULBRIGHT, Pres. J. HICKMAN, Vice-Pres. C. C. SPENCER, Rec.-Sec. J. N. ALLEN, Fin.-Sec. J. B. PERRY, Treas. BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 2716 Larimer Street. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. The public is cordially invited. REV. A. E. REYNOLDS, 2828 California Street. St. Benedict's colored Roman Catholic Mission Society would be pleased to meet all colored Catholic strangers to the city and also all colored Catholics in the city not connected with the society. For information address R. W. Washington, 261 Detroit street, phone White 3272. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Twentyfourth and California street. Sunday Services. On every first Sunday in the month Covenant meeting at 11 a. m. At 7:30 p. m. preaching and communion service. On each of the other Sundays preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m., Mr. Chas. rose superintendent. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m., Mr. Coleman, president. Junior Lights at 5:30 p. m., Mrs. Kelly, president. 7:30, preaching. Mid-week Services.—Deacon board meets Tuesday before the first Sunday of each month at 7:30 p.m., John Little, chairman. Deaconess board meets Monday before the first Sunday of each month. Trustee board meets on Monday before the first Sunday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Circle meets the second and fourth Fridays at 3 p.m., Mrs. Jacob president. Sunday school teachers meeting every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. REV. J. B. BECKHAM. Pastor. 2414 California Street Scott's Methodist Episcopal Church. 803 E.26th Ave. Sunday Services. : 11 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Sunday School. J. D. RICE, Superintendent. 6:30—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Mid-Week Services. Official Board, first Monday in each month. Wednesday evening, prayer and class meeting. Thursday, Ladies' Aid Society. Friday evenings, choir practice. Miss Lella Rice organist. Strangers are especially welcome. JAMES N. WALLACE. B. D. D. Pastor. Pastor. THE STATESMAN, DENVEF, COLORADO. SHORTER CHAPEL AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH. Corner Twenty-third and Washington streets. Sunday and mid-week meetings, from October, 1908, to April, 1909. Sunday Services. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Mrs. Effie Waldron, superintendent. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. m. Monthly communion the first Sunday at 12 m. Classes one and si meet at 12:45 p. m. Allen C. E. League at 6:30 p. m. Miss Gertrude Nichols, president. A sacr deconcert the first Sunday evening of each month under the direction of the League at 7 p. m. Sermon omitted. Mid-Week Meetings. The trustees meet the first Tuesday at 8 p. m. Official board meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. Eureka Literary Society every Tuesday night at 8 p. m. Raymond Clark, president. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Sewing Circle meets the first and third Thursday afternoons at 2:30. Mrs. Ella Leniza, president. The W. M. M. S. meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoons at 2:30. Mrs. E. N. Ward, president. The Stewardess' board meets the first and third Friday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. Unity Hall, president. Teachers meet every Friday at 7:00 p. m. Class meeting every Friday at 8:00 p. m. A cordial welcome is extended to all who enter our doors. A. MILTON WARD, Pastor. Residence 119 23rd St. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 20th and Arapahoe Sts. Services from May 1st to October 1st. Sunday Services. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. J. W. Jackson, Supt. Preaching at 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 p. m. A. C. Jackson, Pres. Communion at the evening service the first Sunday in each month. Mid-Week Meetings. Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Teachers' meeting, Thursday, 8:00 p. m. Sewing Circle, Friday afternoon 2:30 p. m. Mrs. John R. Jackson President. Mission Circle, second and fourth afternoons, 2:30 p. m. Mrs. Lillie L. Smith, President. Dorcas Society. Mrs Willis, President. Deacon and Trustee Boards meet Tuesday before first Sunday at 8:00 p. m. REV. D. E. OVER, Pastor. 2957 Glenarm Place S. D. A. MISSION 2306 California Street. SERVICES. Sabbath school, 10 a. m.; preaching, 11:15 a. m.; bible study, 2:30 p. m. Thepublic is cordially invited to attend these meetings. ELDER T. H. BRANCH, Pastor. The People's Presbyterian church, Twenty-third and Washington avenue. Sunday school. 9:30 a. m.; preaching. 11 a. m.; Young People's Christian Endeavor. 6:30 to 7:30 p. m.; regular evening services. 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting every Friday evening. LADIES' TAILORING. Fashionable dressmaking, designing. Mrs. I. M. McGuire, 2516 Curtis st. PIANOS $100.00 AND UPWARD Anyone may have a Piano delivered at their home for $2.00 per week payments. COLUMBINE MUSIC CO. Ground Floor Charles Building ONLY COMPLETE OF ACCURATE POCKET REFERENCE OF DENVER THE BROWNELL INDEX THE BROWNELL INDEX 'Green Book with Fed Edge—They're Everywhere." Everything in Denver— A Pocket Business Directory Complete-Over 7,000 Firms-Maps and Miscellaneous Information. Price 50 cents. OF ALL DENVER NEWSDEALERS. P. O. 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We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, everything in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the usual prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW! MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, Dept. "JL" CHIAGO, ILL. $8.50 Regular Price $8.50 per pair. To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only 4 NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR (CASH WITH ORDER $4.55) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. Result of 15 years experience in tire DESCRIB with a spec without allo that their ti an ordinary prepared fat or soft road squeezed air tires is $8.50 of only $4.8 You do not PAGE. 10. ```markdown ``` Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rju strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make- SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. PAGE.16 THE ALLIANCE HAS GOOD PROGRAM SUNDAY. The following program will be rendered Sunday at 1712 Curtis street, at 4 p. m.: Sept. 19th String music....Dr. Bailey (Optician) Paper.....Miss Clara McLemore Address—"The Colorado Colonization Movement" .... Mr. O. T. Jackson, Boulder General discussion. Sept. 26th—Especial care is made in the selection of the numbers for the last Sunday in each month, the board of directors hoping to make each a feature of the whole month and popular educational day. Instrumental selection....Madame E. L. Faulkner Literary selection...Mrs. Harry Polk Vocal solo...Miss Frankie Buchanan Address—"The Water Question"... Senator Benj. R. Rush You are cordially invited to come and also to bring any matter of general interest or of special interest to this community and the Negro race to the attention of the board of directors, and in due time they will endeavor to give the publicity consistent with our best interests. There will be greater interest taken in the Alliance than ever before. The election of officers will occur in October and the program for October has been partially secured, already showing what live interest has already been manifested by the board of directors. Everybody is invited to attend, 1712 Curtis street, at 4 p. m. Sunday. SCOTT'S CHAPEL NOTES. Miss Carrie Carr was elected president of the Epworth League last Sunday. Mr. J. D. Rice, who has served this position very creditably since the organization of the League last April will leave for Gammon Theological Seminary September 27tn. Miss Carr will make a splendid president, as she has done quite a deal of Epworth League work among our white churches. The services were well attended Sunday morning. The Holy Spirit seemed to have been with us from the beginning of the service. One was happily converted during the sermon—Mr. Thomas A. Cox. His name was added to the growing church roll. Two others were fellowshiped into the church, Mr. Hausea Smith and Mrs. Lottie B. Martin. This brings the membership up to 84. We are growing. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alcest Campbell was baptized at their residence last Sunday afternoon by the pastor. His name is Roose Alcest Campbell, and the mother has given him to the ministry. The second quarterly conference will be held Sunday. There will be Communion services in the afternoon. The presiding elder will preach. You are cordially invited to attend. There will be preaching services a Scott's all next week. We invite our friends to come and assist us in this meeting for the salvation of souls. The Rev. W. McDonald will preach both morning and evening at Scott's Sunday. Come out and hear him. He hails from Colorado Springs. He is the able pastor of the People's M E. church at that place. The Epworth League held forth last Sunday evening as it rained the preaching service out. The young people had a grand time singing the songs of Zlon. THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. Prayer service has continued all the past week with tangible results. The church is greatly revived. Those who led the services were mr. W. S. Evans, Mrs. Anna McPherson, Mrs. W. A. Bobo, J. D. Rice, F. D. McPherson, assisted by the pastor who delivered short talks on "Preparation for a Revival." The Ladies' Aid held their semi-annual election last Thursday evening. The following are the names of the new officers; Mrs. Mary E. Evans, president; Mrs. Anna Rice, vice-president; Mrs. Dora E. Wallace, secretary; Mrs. Anna McPherson, treasurer. A vote of thanks was given to the old officers who had served so well during the past six months. Refreshments were served after the election. The Woman's Home Missionary Society was called to order for the first time last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. \nna McPherson is the untiring president. They have planned to do great things in the future. VIEWS OF GEORGE F. KING. Young Afro-American Who Believes In Sticking to the South. George F. King, an intelligent young man from Norfolk, Va., was a visitor at the Star office a few days ago. He is a newspaper man and is especially interested in promoting the welfare of his race in the south. He has written articles for many North Carolina newspapers and recently reported the colored State Firemen's association at Newbern for the daily press in several cities. Among his contributions to the press are articles showing why the south is the place for the Negro who wants to be a producer as well as a consumer. He draws a striking contrast between the opportunities of the Negro in the north and in the south and proves to his race that their interests are best conserved by remaining in the south and cultivating amicable relations with their white neighbors.-Newbern (N. C.) Star. STOP DAMNABLE DOCTRINE. Servant Class Gospel Lowering Race In Eyes of the World. The inactivity of the majority of the leaders of the race in not standing up for the rights of the masses at critical times when strong moral courage, influence and ability count for much is working great injury to our present well being and if continued will cripple our future status very materially. Some of the strongest leaders of the race today both in educational and professional life will say to their people under the most trying circumstances: "Bear it. Do not demand anything. Time will bring about a correction of these evils." History bears record that no race of people has ever amounted to much which did not stand up for their rights as guaranteed to it by the government under which it lived. The next most hurtful thing of all, however, is the sentiment which is being preached by some that the race is at its best as a servant class. This doctrine is lowering the race in the estimation of the world at large, and it ought to be stopped at once. National Negro Business Directory. The National Classified Negro Business Directory has just been issued by the J. Allison Williamson Publish- THE COLORED AMERICAN LOAN & REALTY GO. 913 TWENTY-FIRST ST. Want your Property For Sale and For Rent. Also your Fire Insurance and Short Loan Business. Shall we have it? We have a Notary Public for the ack nowlodgment of your Legal Instrument A. A. WALLER, Secretary and Manager PHONE MAIN 5554. We have a Notary Public for nowlodgment of your Legal In A. A. WALLER, Sec ing company at 335 Broadway, New York. It is neat in appearance and contains seventy-seven pages. It is illustrated with pictures of several persons both of national and local prominence. It is a time saver for busy people and contains a wealth of information Stir Among Atlantic City Voters. Afro-Americans of Atlantic City, N. J., are leaving no stone unturned to secure themselves in the matter of municipal positions under the regime of successful candidates for city officials this fall. The question of party is not being given much consideration; it's the candidate who is favorable to the race, pledged to a square deal in the distribution of patronage, with no color line string up his sleeve. SPECIAL LOCALS SPECIAL LOCALS FOR RENT-One room suitable for one or two gentlemen, in modern house, 2417 Ogden street. Phone White 169. FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for housekeeping at 1760 Clarkson street. Mrs. Washington. FOR RENT—Furnished front room lownstairs at 2546 Curtis street. Mrs. Kilbert. BOARD AND ROOMS—In modern house, 2562 Glenarm Place. Phone 3562 Main. Mrs. Frankie Martin. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern house, for gentlemen. 2429 Clarkson. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms at reasonable price, at 523 26th street, Mrs. Branford. M. --- and For ance and e have it? the ack strument CONSTITUTIVE USE PATIENTLY PROGRESSING retary and Manager FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern house in private family. 2431 Arapahoe street. Mrs. A. J. Taylor. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms, modern. Apply at 2508 Tremont Place. Mrs. T. S. Clinkscale. 7-9 MEN BOARDERS WANTED At 2852 Welton street. Mrs. Henrietta Oden. FOR RENT—First class rooms with all conveniences and comfort at 2438 Emerson st. Mrs. I C. McKenzie. FOR RENT—Furnished room for gentlemen only. Mrs. Branford, 1258 Champa street. FOR RENT—One room at 1050 Logan avenue. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms at 2041 Stout street, gentlemen preferred. Also at 2055 California street, suitable for light housekeeping. Phone Main 8051. Mrs. Hill. FOR RENT—Two large front rooms, elegantly furnished in modern house. Phone purple 1796. Mrsfl Callie Howard, 2418 Champa street. BE SURE TO ROOM with Mrs. S. F. Bunker when you go to Manitou, Colo. Modern house, very convenient. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2121 Arapahoe street. Phone Olive 1755. Mrs. L. P. Holmes. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern house at 629 22nd street. Phone Main 6851. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2214 Arapahoe street. Phone Main 8003. J. R. CONTEE, PRESIDENT. R. E. HANDY, LICENSED EMBALMER. The Douglass Undertaking Company Incorporated—Bonded to the city. Phone Main 6123. 1023 19th Street PAGE 8. To Train Women In Art of Sewing The United Dressmakers' Protective Association, Founded by Mme. Becks, Has For Its Object the Betterment of Women Who Make Sewing Their Profession. Among prominent Afro-American women who are spending their vacation in Europe is Mme. Marybelle Becks, who conducts a large dressmaking establishment in New York, in connection with which is a school in which Afro-American women may be taught the art of sewing and dressmaking. She is the founder and president of the United Dressmakers' Protective association, and her mission abroad, aside from her vacation period, is in the interest of her business. The association will hold a convention in New York, beginning Sept. 15, for three days. This will be the first convention of Afro-American dressmakers ever held in the United States. From present indications there will be over 300 women who are interested in the trade from most all sections. Mme. Becks has been in the business for a good many years, having gained her knowledge of the profession both in Europe and America. She speaks fluently several languages, which is of great advantage to her in a large city like New York, where she comes in contact with many persons who speak different languages. Although the association is less than a year old, it has a membership of 102. The majority of the members at present are New Yorkers, but the organization is of national scope and includes in its membership women from all sections of the country. The primary object of the United Dressmakers' association is to thoroughly unite Afro-American dressmakers and ladies' tailors for mutual help and to raise the standard of the profession, which will secure for those who sew for a livelihood better pay. In her lectures Mme. Becks will reveal the secret in the creation of about forty models of the latest Parisian styles which are designed to please the fancy of women the coming fall and winter. Mme. Becks will spend about four weeks in the French capital, leaving in time to reach New York for the annual convention of the organization. The need of such an association may be readily seen when it is known that the rankest kind of prejudice exists against Afro-American women in dressmaking establishments run by white women regardless of their efficiency to do high grade work. This prejudice is twofold. It sometimes comes from the customer, but oftener from those in charge of the business. Mme. Becks has made garments for some of the wealthiest families in America, and with a trained force of seamstresses in her new venture she will continue to turn out gowns of finished workmanship to the satisfaction of the most exclusive fashionable society folks. New York is a good field, and we urge our women to fall in line with Mme. Becks and make this association a grand success. THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORAD. PLAN TO FOUND NEW SCHOOL son Meeting With Popular Favor. The movement which is now on foot to start a correspondence school at Washington for the benefit of those who have not the time nor opportunity of attending any school or college is meeting with popular favor. There are a large number of persons in business and professional life who desire information on special phases of their work which could be supplied by just such a school as is now proposed. Such an institution would save both time and expense to the student, thus filling a long felt need among our people. The course of study will embrace academic and theological subjects and also give instruction in domestic science. The idea of such a school had its inception in the thrift and industry of the Rev. Dr. W. Bishop Johnson, the noted scholar and statistician, who is the successful pastor of the Second Baptist church at Washington. Dr. Johnson was for many years professor of mathematics and political economy at Wayland seminary before it became a part of Virginia Union university, at Richmond, Va. He is the author of many books and pamphlets, among which "The Scourging of a Race," now in its fifth edition, is his best known work. Dr. Johnson has traveled extensively and is well known and conversant with conditions as they affect our people in all sections of the United States. No better man could be secured to head such an institution than Dr. Johnson. The school will probably begin in November, and its faculty will include about fifty instructors, all college graduates, who are specialists in their line. Business Tied Up by Many Liens. We are still hopeful that the affairs of the Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty company of New York may be so adjusted as to render it possible for its managers to continue the business. It takes a great deal of money to run an extensive business of the kind which has been carried on quite successfully by the Metropolitan people for nearly ten years. Too big a spread often spoils the pie. An indebtedness of $10,379.41 is quite a burden for a young concern to carry along with its current expenses and other financial obligations at the same time. Heavy liens on property if not soon got rid of will tie up any business. Steady Advance or Race Progress. In the face of all the prejudice which is being hurled against the Negro race in all parts of the United States the race is steadily moving forward. Since the rise and fall of the old Freedmen's bank, nearly twoscore years ago, Negroes have hatched penny savings banks and other financial institutions of their own creation and maintenance, until today there are forty-six banks owned and operated by the race in various sections of the United States. Coupled with this marvelous advancement has been the growth in the number of homes, farms, schools and large business enterprises which the race has secured by industry and economy. Rough Republican Synonyms. It begins to look as though it is no longer considered respectable to be known as a Republican. The name is synonymous with crooks and grafters. It's a dirty bird that fouls its own nest.—League Journal. The Leader Cafe MRS. L. LACY AND MRS. S. E. JAMES, Proprietors D. W. LACY, Manager REGULAR NOON DINNER. SHORT ORDERS Fish and Game in Season THE QUALITY CLOTHES SHOP 1015 16TH STREET OPPOSITE TABOR GRAND ..GOOD CLOTHES AT MODERATE PRICES.. Many changes are occurring in the districts of the Denver postoffice, requiring new arrangement of our mailing galleys. If your paper does not reach you on Saturday, notify us at once. Do not delzy. The fault can only be corrected by notification. No paper should be as late as Monday in reaching the subscriber. TOM BROWN Secretary HOWARD COLLINS Mixologist LEWIS MAXWELL Treasurer THE Waldorf Club Robert Maxwell, Pres. 1914 LAWRENCE STREET Phone Champa 762 While Passing By Stop In and Spend an Idle Hour 1845 Stout Street HELP US BE PROMPT, Denver, Colorado FOR RENT IN CHEYENNE. One nice room for quiet man and wife or for two nice men at Mrs. Pierson's, 622 W. 20th street. NOTICE—The Bee Hive Rooming House will be located at 2014 Champa street. Will be glad to accommodate all respectable people, as there will be all modern conveniences. Call and see the proprietor. There will be a home cooking dining room attached. Meals will be served from 20 to 35 cents. Give them a trial. MRS. W. A. BOBO, 2014 Champa St. Madam J. M. Mason LADIES' TAILORING AND FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKING PARLORS Connected with the London Clothes Cleaning and Pressing Co. 76-78 Broadway Denver, Colo. Phone South 659 Mrs. Shelbun Table Board Noon Dinner and Six O'clock Supper Meals 25c Sundays 35c 2336 Curtis Street More Money For Colored People jects of this great Bench- cial and Protective organiza- tion. The I-L-U Grand Lodge aims to improve the condition, in a financial way, as well as morally and industrially, of every member, colored as well as white. Higher Wages, Shorter Hours, Equal Opportunities, Self Betterment and Protection generally, are among the things for which our members work. It is an International Chartered Co-operative Society in every sense of the term. No matter where you live, or what your occupation, be you married or single, employer or employee, it will be greatly to your advantage to join the I-L-U Grand Lodge. Members aid their unemployed brothers and sisters to secure work, help them when sick or disabled, and where death occurs in the family. Big Cash Benefits At death of member, $100 cash is paid to beneficiary. At death of wife, or other beneficiary, member secures $25. At death of member's child, $10, or of baby, $5. There are many other benefits not allowed by other organizations. Membership is open to both sexes, including boys and girls over 15 years old. No discrimination as to nationality, color, politics or religion. Over 50,000 men and women have already joined our ranks, having found this the grandest and most uplifting Beneficial Protective institution in existence. We invite you to join. Send 100 for copy of official paper, the "I-L-U Home Journal," circular matter and full particulars. If you join promptly, we will give you authority to represent us in your locality. You can devote your spare hours to securing members, for which we will pay you liberally. We also need a few Traveling Representatives who can give their entire time to this work; good pay, including traveling expenses. Write at once! The I-L-U Grand Lodge 182 I-L-U Bldg., Dayton, Ohio. --- THE STATESMAN. DENVER, COLORADO. Hours: 9 to 11 a. m., 1 to 4 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. DR. P. E. SPRATLIN Rooms-31-2 Good Block. Residence, 2230 Clarkson Street. Telephone York 123. Office hours: 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. and by appointment. Phone Main 7416. Dr. T. Ernest McClaim DENTAL SURGEON, Plate, Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty 2743 Welton St. DENVER, COLO. OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 am. m. 3 to 5 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. Sundays by appointment. and nine to ten a. m. DR. W. A. JONES 911 TWENTY-FIRST STREET. Office Phone Main 5554. Dr. Westbrook. Dr. Harper. 10 to 11 a. m. 8 to 12 m. 2 to 5 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. 1 to 5 p. m. All Other Hours and Sunday by Appointment. DR. WESTBROOK Physician an. Surgeon. DR. HARPER Dentist. 915-917 Twenty-first Street. 'Phone Main 1144. Phone Main 8625 After hours 3230 DR. JUSTINA L. FORD OFFICE HOURS: 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to 4 p. m., . to 8 p. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE. 2111 Arapahoe Street, Denver. JOS. H. STUART LAWYER PRACTICES IN ALL COURTS. Office 329 Kittredge Bldg., Cor. 16th and Glenarm. Residence 2562 Lincoln avenue. Phone Olive 2294. Examining abstracts of title, and drawing up legal documents given careful attention. GEORGE G. ROSS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR-AT- LAW. Abstracts of title, wills, deeds and all legal matters pertaining to real and personal property carefully looked after. Room 207 Kittredge Building. Residence, 2344 Tremont Place. After 6:00 Phone Olive 1414. --- Residence Phone No. 15. Wester THE LEADING EDUCATION A Faculty of Eighteen Thor Inst MAGN Steam Theological, Classical, Norma bracing courses in Arch Printing, Bookbinding making, Millinery, THOROUGH DISCIPLIN Western University THE LEADING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN THR WEST. A Faculty of Eighteen Thoroughly Equipped Teachers from the Leading Institutions in America. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS. Steam Heated and Electric Lighted. Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Making, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farm HIGH DISCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, SUPERVISION. Theological, Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, embracing courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Dressmaking, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farming. THOROUGH DISCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL SUPERVISION. FINE MILITARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA. FOR FULL INFORMATION ACTING PRESIDENT OF V CANTON 1848 NOODLES, CH Regular D ... FIRST CL THE F THE FIN POOL. AND IN Give me a visit and be Cigars AL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELLE PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUIN TON RESTAURANT 1848 Arapahoe Street DLES, CHOP SUEY, SHORT ORN Regular Dinner Served at Noon FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT THE FINEST IN THE CITY THE FINEST APPOINTED AND BILLIARD . IN THE WEST visit and be convinced that "Here's Cigars and Tobaccos 346 FOR FULL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, ACTING PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS. CANTON RESTAURANT 1848 Arapahoe Street NOODLES, CHOP SUEY, SHORT ORDERS Regular Dinner Served at Noon ... FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT ... THE FINEST IN THE CITY Give me a visit and be convinced that "Here's My Friend" Cigars and Tobaccos --- --- ```markdown ``` --- --- 2342 to 2346 LARIMER ST. un University AL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN THE WEST. oughly Equipped Teachers from the Leading institutions in America. DEPARTMENTS: Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, emecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Tailoring, Business Course, Dress-ooking, Laundrying and Farming. CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL SUPERVISION. IN WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, EASTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS. RESTAURANT Arapahoe Street P SUEY, SHORT ORDERS inner Served at Noon SS RESTAURANT ... NEST IN THE CITY EST APPOINTED BILLIARD ROOM THE WEST convinced that "Here's My Friend" and Tobaccos HENRY PINN, Proprietor Miss M. COWDEN. Hair Dressing PARLORS. Shampooing, cutting and curling. All hair work made to order. Hair tonics, scalp treatments, manicuring; stage wigs for rent for theatrical use or mask balls. Cheapest switches, 50 cents. Goods delivered out of the city. 1219 21st street. Denver, Colo. Phone 1797 Olive. PAGE. 3. Office Phone No. 1423. PAGE. 4. First-class Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring by Beatrice Lewis of 1219 W. 8th avenue. Take Lawrence car west. Rooms for gentlemen, with or without board. Modern. 2214 Glenarn. Place. FOR RENT—A three-room furnished house, suitable for man and wif. Call at this office for particulars. Keep off the date of September 30. The True Reformers intend making it a red letter day. FOR RENT—Four-room cottage unfurnished. Water in house. Hall block from car line. Apply 651 Pearl street. Mrs. Rosa Bly writes from Joplin Mo., that she is spending her visit thoroughly enjoying herself, and that she will return the latter part of the month. Mrs. Cora Long, who has been visiting Mrs. Bowlware this summer, will remain indefinitely. Preliminary to Miss Louise Harris departure to Wilberforce University, she was most agreeably surprised with a farewell party given by the young boys and girls of her age. Miss Lilian Hamilton was hostess of the party and all the boys and girls reluctantly departed, stating what fire and unique social proclivities Miss Hamilton enjoyed. Miss Harris will be greatly missed during her absence at school, as she is very prominent among her friends. She left last Sunday morning. Miss Margaret Patterson left this week for Philander Smith College: Little Rock, Ark., where she will spend two years before returning home. Miss Hollingsworth, who visited Mrs. Nickens recently this summer and who is a teacher there, is responsible for her attending tha Prof. Watson, one of Philadelphia's talented musicians, has arrived to charge of the choir of the Church of the Redeemer. Mr. Watson comes highly recommend doubtless the choir will be a musical factor in the service of the church. We welcome you. Professor. After spending about 15 days resting and sightseeing, Dr. J. E. Perry left Wednesday night for home in Kansas City. Mo., where he will again take up his practice of medicine. He was greatly impressed with Denver and her hospitable citizens. Thursday night was given a very odd social by Mrs. Lillie Burns known as the "Spiritual Social." Many of the True Reformers were compelled to read, memorize and recite different portions of the Bible. It was a very enjoyable affair. THE S.ATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. City News Mrs. Crosswhite of Lafayette have an eight-course dinner to her friends Sunday afternoon. Dr. J. E. Perry was the visiting guest of honor. very nice time was enjoyed and in every way the event was so pleasant that its memories will hardly ever fade away. The choir members of Shorter A. M. E. church forced Mr. and Mrs. O. Dishman to recall their wedding anniversary Tuesday night by giving them a lively surprise party at their new home. Songs, jokes and funn stories were among the prominent factors in the fun making. They had a large attendance. Prof. R. G. Holley and Mr. V. N. Wolfskill, the brilliant resort entertainer, have concluded their contract with the Morrison hotel and are now busily engaged at the Lafayette hotel on Sherman street. They may remain there all winter. Mr. Strickler of Omaha, Nebraska, is the guest of Miss Tibbs at 1919 Clarkson. Miss Winifred Morton left the city last Saturday to be at school in time to open its sessions the following Tuesday morning. She was the guest of Mr. William Price. Miss Morton was from Atchison, Kansas. J. E. Thrower is suffering from rheumatism, as also is Mrs. Kate Nichols of Twenty-eighth street. Lawyer Ross and Dr. W. A. Jones were refused parquet seats at the Denver Auditorium Saturday afternoon, and immediately filed suit against the managers for $300. The Alliance will push the case. A committee from the Alliance waited upon Mayor Speer and declares that the taxpayers' property was only rented to the managers, and that he did not authorize or even know of any discrimination. It came from the two managers. LADY'S TICKET TO KANSAS CITY. FOR SALE-For Brown Skin, Medium. Apply at 2139 Curtis street. Cheap. Little Toussaint Dunn fell from a horse Saturday and broke his arm. Mr. and Mrs. Goodman have bought them a home at 4464 Delaware street. Mrs. Freeman Betters of Salida has arrived in the city and will be the guest of Mrs. A. A. Ealy. Mrs. Wm. Barnett has returned to Soulder from the east, and is again in charge of the Beta Theta Phi fraternity house. Mrs. Henry Marks has been very ill, but is improving at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, who went to Crinkle Creek some months ago, have returned. --- Mr. and Mrs. John Contee are at home with Mrs. Travick of 2027 Humboldt street. W. H. Hammond, who formerly was instructor of the band at Western University, and who has recently been appointed as chief musician of the band at Fort Douglas, Wyoming, was in the city last week en route to his new position. He was accompanied by his wife. J. S. Shafer goes to St. Anthony's hospital next week, where he will have an operation performed on his throat. H. A. Robinson of St. Paul spent a few days in our city. FOR SALE—My six rooms of furniture; everything complete for party that wishes to go to housekeeping. Terms cash. C. R. McFarland, 2934 Glenarm Place. Mrs. A. B. Rose of Memphis is visiting Mrs. T. L. Rose. There will be a special meeting of the Young Men's Christian Brounerhood at Zion Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 4 p. m. All officers and members are urgently requested to be present by P. J. Porter, president. Mrs. Callie Howard left Monday for Lawrence, where she will visit relatives. She will also visit in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Julia Hubbard and daughter Kathryn will leave for the east tomorrow. Miss Kathryn will attend one of the eastern schools this year. Now is your chance to be young again, for at Central church on September 28, everyone will be young folks that night. Come one, come all, and enjoy yourselves at this funny entertainment. A prize will be given to the best representation of an infant from 6 months to 9 years of age. Admission 10 cents. Benefit of King Jackson's Club. The last trolley ride of the season will be given by the People's Presbyterian church September 22, 1909. Cars leave from Twenty-third avenue and Clarkson street at 7:45 snarp. Tickets, 25 cents. Dress making and plain sewing done by Mrs. R. W. Kelly at her residence. 929 W. Seventh avenue. Guaranteed satisfactory. Order pies and cakes for your Sunday dinner from Mrs. M. Gray of 872 Navajo.. Phone Blue 15. WANTED-A PLACE TO EAT AND SLEEP. A young man of good habits wants a home-like place to board and room. Upstairs room preferred. Modern house. Walking distance of Union depot. ddress this office. S. A. Bondurant, dealer in slightly worn men's clothing. Dress suits for rent. 1077 Broadway. Phone Main 3433. T. R. Herron of Fort Collins spent Sunday in the city. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern house. Phone Main 3325. 637 22nd street. Dr. and Mrs. McClain are now at home at 2910 Glenarm Place. Phone Main 5636. Henry Hinkle is spending a few days with his family, having come down from Monte Vista Tuesday. Mrs. R. S. Blassingame has returned to her home in Seattle after spending several weeks here as the guest of Mrs. Ella Savage. CAMPBELL ANNUAL REPORT. To The Statesman: Please allow me space in your most excellent paper to make annual report of Campbell A. M. E. church, as it will be made at the Conference. Our membership has increased from 85 to 162. Conversions for the year 3. Increase of membership 77. Dollar money $130.25. Easter Mission Fund $20.00. Parent Home and Foreign Mission Fund $6.00. Woman's Mite Mission Fund $1.00. Education Day Fund $11.00. Children's Day Fund $9.00. Conference contingent $3.00. Minute money $2.50. For Douglas hospital $1.50. Bishop's traveling expenses $7.15. Pastor support $925.25. Presiding elder's support, $68.00. Current expenses of the charge, $240.00. Repairing of church and new furniture in parsonage $899.00. Paid on floating debts $635.00. On mortgage debt $200.00. Raised by the Sunday School, $33.15. Donations to the pastor and wife in the way of a suit of clothes each, $55.00. Making a grand total of $3,040.80. Three thousand forty dollars and eight cents. All of which the pastor feels under eternal obligation to the faithful members and our many friends for their unstinted support this Conference year. Thanks to The Statesman, and the Colorado Statesman for announcing our church notices, and other ways that they have helped us. Thanks to the 25 friends that helped us with our dollar money. One lady gave $2.00 a gentleman gave $3.00. We would call their names but for fear of offense t othem. Thanks to the members of other churches that have encouraged us much with their presence and with their money. I am yours for the cause of Christ, W. C. WILLIAMS. Pastor. CALUMET CLUB, 2149 CURTIS ST., CITY. Headquarters for all business men. We extend a welcome to all railroad men and gentlemen, and we are proud to say that it is the only firstclass colored club in Denver, and we will thank you for your presence in the future. We are, yours truly, FRANK BURNLEY and ED. HAMILTON, Proprietors. CURTIS M. HARRIS. President. TO THE PUBLIC. Any one wishing to place a child or aged one in a nice, clean, respectable home, under a Christian matron, will please see Mrs. Florence Cooper or phone Mrs. L. M. Froman, who will arrange for Mrs. Hardgrove to get them; also any clothing will be thankfully received and put to good use by the ladies in the Pueblo home. THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. DENVER LOCALS Mrs. Mamie Price left Thursday for St. Angelo, Texas, where she will engage in manicuring and the associated branches. J. R. McAllister of Chicago surprised his brother Tilford Thursday by his unexpected arrival. He will spend a few days here. Mrs. Tilford McAllister is improving from her illness. T. A. Giles has been spending his vacation in the mountains. He visited Cripple Creek and Idaho Springs. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for rent in modern house for gentlemen. 2227 Glenarm Place. Mrs. Wcodard. Mrs. Ada White has gone to visit her mother in Illinois. FOR RENT—Two unfurnished rooms at 716 29th street. Call after 6 and on Sundays. Mrs. Frank DeMar is still ill with pneumonia, though better. Robert Walton is down with rneumatism. A. J. Taylor has returned to the city after an absence in Kansas and Oklahoma. Mrs. Edwards and daughter returned to the city Labor day after a brief absence. They will leave soon for the East, where they will remain. Miss Edwards expects to resume her musical education and will also form a class for instruction. She has great musical talent. Her touch and technique have won for her many high compliments. Misses Bertha and Helen Mondy left Tuesday for Washington, the former to teach and the latter to reenter Howard University. FOR RENT—Furnished room for gentlemen or man and wife at 2539 Glenarm Place. Modern nouse. Phone Main 6931. GRAND TUB AND EMPIRE DRESS PROMENADE Given by the Ladies of the Church of the Redeemer Tues. September 28 ...AT... DANIA HALL 27th and Arapahoe Streets Two Beautiful Prizes will be given away for the most artistic and most unique dresses. Come and help the ladies in this struggle to raise money to beautify the grounds. FALL OPENING OF MILLINERY THURS., SEPT. 23 Your presence is requested. A beautiful hat will be given away on that occasion : : : : ADMISSION 25c. MRS. ESTHER MORRIS, 2953 STOUT ST. J. The Last of the Series Of Mr. Jackson's popular VIOLIN RECITALS Will be given at Campbell Chapel Tues. Eve., Sept. 21, '09 --- MR JACKSON WILL BE ASSISTED BY Miss Senora Finley, - Soprano Miss Rhoda Anderson, - Pianist Miss Geraldine Troutman, Reader Mr. Edward Plummer, - Tenor Sig. Einelio Garcia Navarro, Trombone Mr. Alonzo Logan, - Baritone Mr. Hewittson Watson of St. Simon Church, Philadelphia, - Accompanist Rev. Williams, - Pastor MR. MORGAN THOMAS JACKSON VIOLINIST --- PAGE. 6. Right to Work Is Questioned. Brave and Brainy Men of the Niagara Movement, In Annual Address to the Country. Justly Repudiate Theory That Black Men Are Inherently Inferior to White Men. At the annual meeting of the Niagara movement, recently held at Sea Island City, N. J., ten states were represented with fifty delegates and guests. The meetings were held in the Methodist Episcopal church (white). Dr. W. E. DuBois delivered an address, the object of which was to explain the purposes and aims of the Niagara movement and to show that the cause of all submerged classes and peoples was practically the same. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. G. R. Waller of Baltimore. The program of future work adopted included the publication of a series of small tracts and an almanac or handbook, the founding of a monthly publication and the purchase of a permanent place of meeting where an annual Chautauqua will be held. The headquarters of the conference was a beach hotel owned by Afro-Americans. The annual address which was adopted by the movement was as follows: "For four years the Niagara movement has struggled to make 10.000.000 Americans of Negro descent cease from mere apology and weak surrender to aggression and take a firm, unfaltering stand for justice, manhood and self assertion. We are accumulating property at a constantly accelerating rate. We are rapidly lowering our rate of illiteracy, but property and intelligence are of little use unless guided by the great ideals of freedom, justice and human brotherhood. "As a partial result of our effort we are glad to note among us increasing spiritual unrest, sterner impatience with cowardice and deeper determination to be men at any cost. "Along with undoubted advance and development within there continues without unceasing effort to discourage and proscribe us. We not only travel in public ignominy and discomfort, but at the instance of some of our weak kneed leaders the interstate commerce commission has recently sought to make a pitiful apology for this disgrace. "Our right to work is questioned not only by some who are attempting to fight the great battles of labor, but even by those very people who declare us fit for nothing else. "We are glibly told to deserve before we complain, yet those of us who do deserve are proscribed along with the least by men who know that ability and desert come oftenest through freedom and power. Such power we must have—political power, economic power, power of mind. We had enough political-power to rebuke the president who blundered at Brownsville and was too stubborn to say so. We still have enough power to rebuke the president who proposes to turn competent black men out of all positions which any white man wants. We have this power now, but unless we use it we shall lose it. "Our organized enemies seek to scare and vilify us while they despoil us. We have fewer criminals than THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. our systematic training in crime warrants, yet we are daily pictured as thugs and murderers and lynched without trial for the crime of any scamp who blacks his face. "Peonage and prejudice are used to keep our wages low, and education is proposed to fit us only for menial service. "That black men are inherently inferior to white men is a widespread lie which science flatly contradicts, and the attempt to submerge the colored races is one with world old efforts of the wily to exploit the weak. We must therefore make common cause with the oppressed and downtrodden of all races and peoples, with our kindred of South Africa and West Indies, with our fellows in Mexico, India and Russia and with the cause of working classes everywhere. "On us rests to no little degree the burden of the cause of individual freedom, human brotherhood and universal peace in a day when America is forgetting her promise and destiny. Let us work on and never despair because pygmy voices are loudly praising ill gotten wealth, big guns and human degradation. They but represent back eddies in the tide of time. The causes of God cannot be lost." Brilliant Social Events at Boston. The reception given by the Dr. De Grasse club to the visiting doctors, their wives and friends at Boston recently was a most enjoyable affair. Mme. Nellie Brown-Mitchell and Mrs. Edna Brown-Bagnall were the soloists of the occasion. A beautiful composition for the piano was rendered by Miss Georgine Glover and Mrs. Hare. The same evening the local club of doctors gave a reception to the auxiliary clubs of ladies and their escorts. These were the two crowning social events of the summer season. Improvements at Dallas High School. With the reorganization of the various departments of the high school for Afro-Americans at Dallas, Tex., a new modern high school building and the addition of several more teachers our people will have an educational outfit second to none in the state. The course will embrace the languages, higher mathematics, domestic art and manual training. HERALD'S GOOD FORTUNE. Secures Services of Noted Scholar and Journalist as Contributor. Professor John Wesley Cromwell, one of the oldest living Negro journalists and one of the most capable and painstaking members of the profession, has at last been induced to contribute to the press a series of articles on "Some Reminiscences of Virginia's Reconstruction," which are appearing in the Baptist Herald, published at Lynchburg. Va., of which Professor J. R. L. Diggs is editor. Professor Cromwell is nothing if not interesting. More than fifteen years ago he gained the sobriquet "Old Reliable" because he is a conscientious purveyor of facts. These reminiscences will prove to be interesting and instructive reading to all Virginians who lived in the days when the stirring events therein recorded were taking place. These letters should have the widest possible circulation. Professor Cromwell is secretary of the American Negro academy and principal of one of the largest public schools in the District of Columbia. THE NEEDMORE CLUB CALEB ALLEN, Prop. & Mgr. Cigars and Pool A Pleasant Place for Pleasant People. 2343 Larimer St. Phone Main 8146. The Leader We are now pleased to announce to the public that we are now locating at 2057½ Larimer street with all kinds of hair goods and ornamental goods of all kinds, and we also announce we have a full line of millinery in the latest Parisian style in hats and bon- net of all kinds. Miss Genevieve Hallowell, prop. Mrs. J. R. Hallowell, Mgr. MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO. MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. SINCE 1910 We Grew Our Hair Now Let Us Grow Yours with 4 years ago my hair was only a 4 years ago my hair just covered finger-length, and my temples my shoulders. were bald half way up my head. When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities, all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing was possible; but we have grown the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving success. The proof of the value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually grown and the further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that "theirs is the same" or "just as good") or referred to "PORO." We advise you to use only "PORO" Hair Grower, (the oldest and best of its kind). See that the name "PORO" is on every box, not genuine without it. Prepared only by MRS. A M. POPE. THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. HOLD UP THE HANDS OF THE RACE'S STAUNCHEST DEFENDERS THE RACE PRESS BY SUBSCRIBING FOR "The Statesman" Published at 1026 19th Street, DENVER, COLO. PHONE MAIN 7905 Read the record of the progress of the Race all over the country, together with the happenings of the cities of the Rocky Mountain States : THE FIRESIDE COMPANION OF THE PEOPLE OF THE GREAT WEST A Splendid Advertising Medium Sample Copies Sent on Request Hustling Agents wanted everywhere. Address C. A. FRANKLIN, Editor NO BETTER GIFT TO A FRIEND ONLY FIFTY CENTS FOR THREE MONTHS The Statesman Published Every Saturday at Denver, Colorado. 1026 19th Street C. A. FRAN TEE One year ... $2.00 Six month Entered at the postoffice at Denver, C. A. FRANKLIN, Editor. One year ... $2.00 Six months ... $1.00 Three months .. $ .50 Entered at the postoffice at Denver, Colorado, as second class mailmatter. PHONE MAIN 7905. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON COMING On November 1 there will be a lecture extraordinary in this city at the People's Tabernacle, 20th and Lawrence streets, the speaker being Prof. Booker T. Washington, the principal and founder of Tuskegee Institute. Mr. Washington in addition to being one of the greatest Americans and a Negro who has risen superior to his accident of birth, is a lecturer whose drawing power ranks with the greatest in America. He will speak in behalf of the Young Men's Christian Brotherhood. The man and the cause of his coming, the message he has to deliver, are enough to warrant the fullest possible house. Mrs. Booker T. Washington will be in Colorado Springs September 24, lecturing there. She will not appear in Denver and persons desiring to hear her will make the trip to Little London. Queen of Sheba Court No. 8 meets first Friday in each month at 2:30 p. m. M. E. MACKEY, M. A. M. LILLIE B. MOORE. Sec. MANITOU, COLORADO. Mr. and Mrs. Harper and her sister Mrs. Strothers, who has been visiting them went to Omaha. Emmett J. Gordon of Chicago has been in the resort sightseeing. Fred Johnson of Greenville, Miss. and his aunt, Mrs. Brown were here for a few days sightseeing Mrs. S. H. Abernathy has gone to Oklahoma to take up her school. Mrs. Toomes and daughter Frances expect to locate in Colorado Sprin for the winter. SHERIDAN, WYOMING. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Herbert from Gillette will make Sheridan their home Sergeant Bivens and wife were down in the city Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Washington from Omaha are in our city for a short time. The ladies of the A. M. E. church under the management of Mrs. A. L. Bell gave a social at the church for the benefit of the pastor. A neat sum was realized. Mrs. Campbell and daughter Amy will make Sheridan their home. Mrs. Jackson of Denver is in the city. Rev. McCully has gone to Conference, which convenes this week in Boulder. The pulpit was filled Sunday night by Rev. W. L. N. Baker, PAGE.8 THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. RMS. months .....$1.00 Three months .. $ .50 Colorado, as second class mailmatter. who has gone to his home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mrs. Thomas Hill and Miss Flossy Hawks will leave for Denver in a few weeks. Mrs. T. H. Newson is having a success with her bakery. Mrs. G. Grimes and children are in the city for a stay. NEWS FROM POCATELLO, IDAHO The latest and most welcome news is that in the state of Idaho the colored people are to have a newspaper. This is a long felt need, and the effort alone has met universal approval among the colored people. In the following towns of Idaho our people are doing well: Boise City, Lewiston, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, a few at Moscow, with an increasing number in other towns of the state. The name of the paper is "The Watchman," published at Pocatello by Stephen E. Bailey. Miss Lillian Parker of Washington, D. C., died in this city Sept. 9th. Her remains were taken to Ogden, Utah, for interment. The supper given by the ladies of the Douglas Literary Society last Thursday evening was in every way a success. Rev. S. E. Bailey is looking to a 'ew days' vacation in which to travel in the western parts. Mr. A. Douglas is classed among the most progressive citizens of the city, owning good property and doing a good business. Mrs. George Bunch left this week for Ogden, Utah. We hope for her a pleasant visit. Mr. Wm. Jackson passed through the city en route to Havre, Mont. We understand that Miss Ruth Lawson of Havre has accepted a position as teacher in Georgia. Miss Lawson is an acceptable young lady who is one of the two colored graduates of the Havre high school. Mrs. Roy Frames will soon go visiting. The church and literary societies regret to see her go. What we most need among other things in this part of the country is a saving institution. C. W. WIGINGTON ARCHITECT Plans and specifications furnished for all classes of buildings Seven years experience. TERMS Wyoming Yes! 'Tis True!! It's Honest All Through!!! Our $25 Suit CLEMENTS 1435-37 16th St. and 1533 Welton Street TAILOR Automobile for Hire J. H. GANNAWAY Phone Main 776 One of the Neatest Cafes in Town Regular Dinner Service Short Orders 1008 Nineteenth Street 2 Automobile J. H. GANNA Phone Main 7 10 1008 Nineteenth S Best Kentucky Stock DENVER ITEMS Messrs. Cowell and Foster of the Colorado Southern service were in Omaha last week and speak in terms of the highest praise of the work being done there in the A. M. E. church by Rev. Dyett, formerly of this city. They say his officers and members are much in love with him and commend him for his exceptional financial ability. He is raising the nucleus of a building fund with which he expects to start a new church to replace the old structure. CONDOLENCE Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to remove from our midst Rev. Jas. H. Hubbard, the father of our sister Esther Morris and family, we, the members of Queen of Sheba Court extends to the bereaved family our deepest sympathy. Friends and citizens mourn an able advocate, a true and faithful counselor. Our holiness C. A. Franklin and Clara Hardin were united in marriage Wednesday by Rev. Ward. Mrs. Lee Jefferson of Colorado Springs is spending a few days with her husband. The Berkeley Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. J. L. Burnett, 3912 Larimer street. The following officers were elected: President—Mrs. W. E. Fletcher. Assistant Secretary—Mrs. Charles McKinza. Treasurer—Mrs. Barnes. Chaplain—Mrs. Chas. H. Winter. The club will meet with Mrs. McKenza, 2425 Clarkson, Friday, September 24. Mrs. J. W. Strauther of Greenville Miss., is visiting Denver and Colorado Springs. Mrs. Strauther is the wife of the Hon. J. W. Strauther, who is the Supreme Worthy Counselor of the K. of P. and president of Delta Savings Bank, and leading undertaker of that city. Mrs. Strauther is visiting Mrs. F. T. Bruce at 2231 Glenarm Place. Chas. Wilson, an employee of the Burlington dining car system, who was sick but a few days, died at the county hospital Saturday, September 11th. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, former residents of this city who now reside in Oakland Calif. The funeral services will be from the Douglas Unidertaking Co parlors Saturday, 18th, at 10 o'clock Interment at Riverside. CHURCH NOTICES Date of Services—Sent. 19. 1909. Name of Church—The People's. Preacher—Rev. J. A. Thos. Hazell Morning Topic—"Religious Mephibosheths." Evening Topic—"Heart Hardening." Ira Gardiner, one of Scott M. E church's members and relative of the former pastor, Rev. C. W. Holmes will leave the city for Fisk University on October 5th, to finish his education. Scott loses two of her brilliant young men this year. Madam Alice Dorsey, formerly of Kansas City, Mo., is now in our city and is giving scalp treatment, and is also growing hair. Give her a trial All work guaranteed. Phone Main 6239. 2510 Lawrence street. THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. CONDOLENCE Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to remove from our midst Rev. Jas. H. Hubbard, the father of our sister, Esther Morris and family, we, the members of Queen of Sheba Court, extends to the bereaved family our deepest sympathy. Friends and citizens mourn an able advocate, a true and faithful counselor. Our beloved brother will be remembered by all. His name is written with smiles and tears upon the pages of the human heart. He was able in intellect, honest in purpose and action, pure in heart, conscientious in the discharge of his duties, genial and grateful nature, never failed to endear him to all. When he shall have joined him on the other shore may we leave to sorrowing friends the reward of as pure and upright life. So, dear sister and family, accept the language of Job: Though he slay me yet will I trust him, and as Paul said, though I walk through the valley and shadow of death I will fear no evil, for Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Like weary and wornout children, That sigh for the daylight's close, He knows that they oft are longing For home and sweet repose; So He calls the men from their labors Ere the shadows round them creep And silently watching o'er them He giveth His loved ones sleep All dread of the distant future. All fears that oppress to-day. Like mists that oppose the sunlight. Have noiselessly passed away. Nor call nor clamor can rouse them From slumbers so pure and so deep. For only His voice can reach them Who giveth His loved ones sleep Veep not that their toils are over. Weep not that their race is run; God grant that we may rest as calmly, When our work, like theirs, is done. Till then we would yield with gladness Our treasures to Him to keep. And rejoice in the sweet assurance He giveth His loved ones sleep. LILLIE B. MOORE, A. E. HOLLY. SADIE GWYNN. Queen of Sheba Court held its first feast Friday, September 10. At the close of the business meeting a sumptuous repast prepared by Sisters A. 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