Denver Star

FRANKLIN'S PAPER THE STATESMAN MEN FROM OUR FATHERLAND TWENTIETH YEAR MEN FROM Banquet Given Lyon and Scott Prominent Citizens From Many Sections Gather at Washington to Do Homage to Two Great Men of the Race. New Shrine of Freedom in "the Fatherland." By R. W. THOMPSON. On Wednesday evening, Nov. 17, at the new Masonic auditorium, Washington, 200 representative men met at a festal board and intwined the spirit of fraternity, mutual helpfulness and national good fellowship between the United States and Africa, giving substantial significance to the elaborate decorations of the banquet hall, in which were intwined in artistic fashion the cheer inspiring colors of the United States and Liberia. The occasion was a complimentary dinner in honor of the Hon. Ernest Lyon, United States minister to Liberia, and Bishop I. B. Scott, representing the Methodist Episcopal church in the African republic. Not only was it the object of the distinguished gathering to pay a deserving tribute to the two forces that have contributed so generously and effectively to the uplift of the Negro race at home and abroad, but it was deemed fitting and proper that there should come from the spokesman of the Negroes of this country at this time some formal expression of our sympathy with the aspirations of our foster child, the republic of Liberia, toward a stronger social, commercial, industrial and national development. That a keener sense of the responsibilities of this country with reference to the protection and encouragement of the Liberian republic is being felt throughout the land was evidenced by the lofty notes struck in a major key by Minister Lyon, Bishop Scott, Dr. Booker T Washington and the speakers who followed the impassioned appeal of these statesmen that an opportunity for a larger life be offered to the builders of a new shrine --- DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27 1909 or freedom in "the fatherland." Ralph W. Tyler, auditor for the navy department, acted as toastmaster and introduced the speakers in language that combined dignity with humor and kept the company on tiptoe of expectation as to the next treat that was to be presented. As each gentleman arose the orchestra played a bar of an air typical of the locality from which he hailed. Following the excellent menu prepared by Caterer W. W. Martin, the program of the evening was opened with an appropriate statement of the purpose of the gathering by Toastmaster Tyler. Toasts were responded to as follows: "The Negro on Two Continents," Dr. Booker T. Washington; "Our Guests," Judge Robert H. Terrell; "Influence of the Church in Africa," Bishop I. B. Scott," and "The United States and Liberia," Hon. Ernest Lyon. The tone of the addresses was optimistic throughout. Many valuable suggestions were made touching the method by which this government could extend aid to the Liberian people, and it was the belief of all that with adequate protection and the encouragement of capital the budding republic on Africa's western coast could be made the garden spot of the world. With Minister Lyon describing the needs of the Liberians and what the United States could do toward supplying sturdy immigration and thrifty investors, with Bishop Scott testifying to the revivifying influence the church is exerting upon the masses, and with Dr. Washington showing how the progressive and fortune blest Negroes of America may assist their less favored brethren in coming into their own, the cause of the Negro republic was given a hearing that betokened great possibilities for the future. Besides the Liberian flag, the decoration scheme included the flag of the city of Monrovia, Liberia's stately capital, used for the first time in America. Minister Lyon and Dr. Washington wore the insignia of the Order of African Redemption. The committee of arrangements, to whose painstaking labors the success of the magnificent function was due, was made up of the principal political, educational, social and commercial forces of the nation's capital, headed by Hon. Ralph W. Tyler, chairman, and Mr. Lewis E. Johnson of the Y. M. C. A., secretary. Retribution Swift and Sure. Scheme of Designing Democratic Politicians to Disfranchise Afro-American Voters of Maryland Overwhelmingly Defeated. Afro-Americans and Foreigners Voted For Mutual Interests. By FRANKLIN F JOHNSON. Despite the fact that disfranchisement was recently defeated in Maryland by over 16,000 majority, some of the Democratic politicians are already talking of submitting another suffrage amendment to the people two years hence. Disfranchisement has been uppermost in the minds of Democratic politicians of Maryland since 1899, when they elected their candidate for governor, John Walter Smith. The Republicans had been in power for the four preceding years and sent Republicans to the United States senate. Senator Gorman, who had been retired by the ascendency of the Republicans, wanted to get back in the United States senate, and Governor Smith called an extra session of the legislature in 1901 in order that the fair election law enacted by the Republicans might be mutilated, so that Gorman would again be elected to the senate. Since then the election laws have been further mutilated, thus giving the Democrats an unfair advantage in eleven counties of the state. Four years ago the first disfranchising amendment was submitted to the people, but it was snowed under by an adverse majority of 14,000. Then the state administration was opposed to it, and Baltimore had a Republican mayor. The amendment snowed under the other day was supported by the state and Baltimore city administrations, both Democratic. The Baltimore Sun advocated the adoption of the amendment by publishing bitter articles against the Negro each day. It is the current belief in Baltimore that had FIVE CENTS A COPY the amendment prevailed the venomous attacks on the race made by the Sun would have precipitated a race riot in Baltimore far more disgraceful than the Atlanta riots. Governor Crothers and State Treasurer Vandiver have stated in interviews that they favored the submission of another amendment in 1911. Former Attorney General William Shepard Bryan, who helped to draft the amendment defeated the other day, says he does not favor the submission of another amendment to the people. "It was said of the old French Bourbons," says the former attorney general, "that they never learned anything. It will be very unfortunate for the Maryland Democracy if it becomes like the Bourbons and fails to profit by experience. Besides this, it is supposed to be a sound Democratic principle to acquiesce in the will of the majority." The Baltimore News, an independent paper which vehemently opposed both suffrage amendments, says virtually to those who favor submission of another amendment: "Come on! We will snow you under decisively for the third successive time." Out of about 250,000 registered voters in Maryland 51,000 are colored, and the great majority of the colored vote was polled, and that without intimidation, in the recent fight. This vote, with that of foreigners and independents, will be polled against disfranchisement again if necessary. Where Negroes Reign Supreme. The mayor of Boley, Okla., is a Negro, the president of the bank and his associates and employees are Negroes, the school system and seminary are in charge of Negroes, the girl who says "Number, please," at the telephone exchange is a Negro, as is the young woman who accepts your telegram at the telegraph office and the one behind the cigar counter at the hotel, which itself is owned and operated by Negroes—in short, the entire 5,000 population of the town is composed of Negroes, and a white man could not live there if he desired. The line against whites is drawn as tightly as in a few communities it is drawn by whites against the Negro.—St. Louis Palladium Calvin Bowdry's Good Fortune. Calvin Bowdry, an Afro-American in the employ of M. W. Webert at Bismark, N. D., who drew claim No. 2 in the Cheyenne and Standing Rock land lottery at Aberdeen, S. D., recently, is, according to Judge Witten, the first Afro-American to draw a leader's prize. Mr. Bowdry's claim is said to be worth $20,000. He is twenty-five years of age and very ambitious to become one of the leading business men of the town. 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 PRINTING AND ENGRAVING FROM ADVERTISING MATTER TO WEDDING INVITATIONS . A. FRANKLI C.A.FRANKLIN 1026 Nineteenth Street Phone Main 7905 DEINVEN CARBER YOUF PRINTING C. A. Prompt Service AARBER BURP Will be satisfactorily done by ITING IGRAVING IKLIN Reasonable Prices --- A PAGE OF LIVE SPORTS PAGE.12 University vs. Lawrence Athletes. Western University overwhelmed the athletes from Lawrence last Saturday at Shelly Field, Kansas City, Mo., by a score of 20 to 0. The speedy and varied attack of the Western lads proved too much for their opponents and the fast packs were far superior to the back field of the Athletic team. They never used their regular team and tried out a lot of subs to save the regulars for the game with the Topeka Y. M. C. A. The Athletics were easy scored on after seven minutes of play it was a touchdown. Hampton Is Defeated by Tuskegee. Tuskegee defeated Hampton before a large crowd of 3,000 spectators by a score of 6 to 0. It was one of the most interesting games of the season. Each team entered the grounds in a stage beautifully decorated with their colors. Hampton flying blue and white; Tuskegee, red and yellow. The band played several pieces before the game started. Hampton's tackles did excellent work. Matched Again. Sam McVey and Joe Jeanette. They are matched for 30 rounds, Dec. 11, 1909, for a purse of $5,000. The winner to receive $3,000. They fought before and McVey's seconds threw up the sponge in the 39th round. Both of these men have fought Jack Johnson and fought him to a draw and lost on a decision. Howard defeats Shaw by a undecided score of 17 to 0 Howard showed her superiority in nearly every stage of the game. In the beginning of the game the teams were evenly matched. Howard soon settled down and kept Shaw at her mercy throughout the game. Last Saturday's contest, however, barely averted in a forfeiture of the game to Howard. During the first half the ball was punted down the field by Howard and Shaw player caught the ball, but lost it when tackled by the Howard. Captain Lawrence of Howard carried the ball for a touchdown and the opponents kicked on the ground that their man signaled for a fair catch. The decision was given to Howard and Shaw men left the field. After a decision the game was continued. This act made Howard men a greater desire to win and each man played hard. The sporting prognosticators of the country are forecasting the coming Johnson-Jeffries fight, but they all concur that Jeff will have a hard time dodging Johnson's left hand jabs. Sam Langford defeated Mike Shreck, Tuesday night in Pittsburg. Schreck was knocked down twice and pummeled at will. The fight was stopped after a half minute's fighting on account of poor condition. Ralph Calloway of California stood terrific punishment, together with his gameness enabled him to last nine rounds with Jim Barry of Chicago at the A. A. A., Boston. Mass.. Tuesday night. He was knocked out in the ninth round. Champions Past and Present. 1889—John L. Sullivan beat Jake Kilrain; 75 rounds; Richburg, Miss; 2 hrs. 16 min.. for $10,000 and world's THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. SPORTS ALONG THE GREAT WHITE WAY championship. 1892—James J. Corbett defeated John L. at New Orleans, September 7; 21 rounds. 1899—Robert Fitzsimmons won the undisputed championship from James Corbett, March 17, at Carson City, Nev., in 14 rounds; purse, $25,000. 1900-4—James J. Jeffries defeated Sharkey Corbett twice; Fitzsimmons and Jack Monroe for the heavyweight. 1903—Jeffries refereed the fight of Marvin Hart and Jack Root, who was knocked out in 12 rounds. Marvin was given championship title. 1906—Tommy Burns defeated Hart; 20 rounds, and claimed the title. 1908-9—Jack Johnson defeated Tommy Burns; 12 rounds for the world's title. He fought Kaufman, O'Brien, Barry and Ketchel and few others for the world's title, which he now holds. Pryor, the great, will make you laugh yourself off this earth with his funny jokes, gags, and big song hit of Mr. D. H. Dudley's, "Who, me? I'm not the man." Don't miss Pryor and Parks, the tars, in their comedy as to human monkeys. Battling Wilson (Rough House Wilson) is on the warpath looking for some 158 pound man to argue with. Wilson is the best middle weight of the State of Colorado. He is out with a challenge to any Colorado middleweight and is willing to bet a nice sum on his chances. The middle weight crown seems to be cast aside by Stanley Ketchel, who is now a light heavyweight, and is crying for a match with him. Langford has taken the middle weight crown, because Papke refuses to fight on account of the color line, and Langford has defeated all of the other middle weights, so there is nothing for Langford to do but to wait and gather in the middle weight (coin) for Johnson can take care of the heavy weights. James Grey will sing and make a hit with his comic song, "L. O. V. E. spells trouble to me." ALAMOSA NEWS. Mr. J. N. Garrett leaves for Durango to accept a position with the Graden Mercantile Co. Mr. J. D. Smith of Perry, Okla., is a guest in our city. Mrs. Richard Oliver arrived Sunday morning. Miss Belle Bradley is nicely established in her business. Mr. Bondurant is the guest of Mrs. Ed. Hayden. Mrs. Mack Wright entertained "The Pleasant Hour" last Thursday evening. Music and games were the principal features of the evening. The hostess served a lincheon, consisting of sandwiches, celery, cider, and assorted fruit. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Wright, Mrs. A. J. Riley, Miss Octavia Riley, Mrs. L. Riley, Miss Belle Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Wright, Messrs. Green, Garrett and Blackwell. --- ON THE SO THE MASO ENTERTAIN --- ON THE SQUARE THE MASONS' ENTERTAINMENT East Turn East Turner Hall Will Be Bigger Than Ever Monday, Dec. 27 We have a nice assortment of Xmas presents, Silverware, Cutlery, Carving Sets, Perfumes, Traveling Sets, Shaving Sets, Full Line of Manicuring Supplies, Razor Strops, Brushes of all kinds, Combs, a large line of Toilet Articles, Etc. DENVER BARBER SUPPLY CO. 1008 15th STREET DENVER, COLO. Money Supplied Salaried People Holding permanent positions with responsible concerns, upon their own names, without collateral security or endorsement in sums to suit. Can be repaid in small weekly, semi-monthly or monthly payments. Also to retail merchants, teamsters and boarding house keepers. See Leon E. Pryor Phone Blue 905 SEEING IS BELIEVING The finest stock of Ladies' and Gents' slightly used clothing in the West. Theatrical Gowns, Evening Gowns. Fine Full Dress Suits for rent. We buy and sell good clothing only. Also traveling men's samples, new, at wholesale prices. STUDIOUS YOUNG MATRON. Mrs. S. W. Bowers as Student, Social Leader and Literary Critic. By N. B. DODSON. Mrs. Carrie M. Bowers, nee Oliver, is a native of Boydton, Va. She received the rudiments of her education in the country schools of Mecklenburg county, Va., which she supplemented with the prescribed course of study at Boydton institute, where she graduated with honors a few years ago. After teaching in the public schools for a short while she came north and settled M. MRS. S. W. BOWERS. in Summit, N. J. During her stay in Summit she gained quite a reputation as a church worker, literary critic and social leader and attracted considerable attention among Afro-Americans in that fashionable little town. As a student Mrs. Bowers was rated among the brightest in her class. Her marriage to Mr. Sandy W. Bowers at Newark, N. J., about three years ago was the social event of the season and was attended by the foremost society folk of the city. Mr. Bowers is also a graduate of the same institution as his estimable wife and has traveled quite extensively in the United States and the Bermuda islands. He is a shrewd [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. SANDY W. BOWERS. business man and by economy and tactfulness has won merited success. He is a large landowner in Virginia, having settled after his marriage to THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. Miss Oliver at Skipwith, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Bowers have a beautiful home. Mr. Bowers is devoted to farming, cattle and stock raising and is held in high esteem by both races in the community in which he lives. He has turned his education to good account and is rated among the well to do Afro-Americans of Mecklenburg county. In Memory of the Great Emancipator. The Lincoln Emancipation association of Brooklyn, which was organized about fifteen months ago for the purpose of honoring the memory and good deeds of Abraham Lincoln by celebrating Jan. 1 annually as emancipation day, has begun active preparations for the forthcoming celebration to be held Jan. 1, 1910. The various churches, benevolent and secret societies will be invited to assist financially and by committee representation in the meetings of the association. New Postmaster For Quindaro. For the first time in the history of Kansas a Negro has been appointed postmaster. At the little village of Quindaro, where the great Western university is located, a postoffice has been established, and our esteemed friend Hon. W. W. Fisher is postmaster. The office has about 250 patrons, besides 350 students of the school. It is awfully new to Kansas to transact business with a Negro postmaster, but old to Mr. Fisher, he having served Uncle Sam in the same capacity in South Carolina under McKinley's first administration. -Topeka Plaindealer. Afro-Americans Are Forging Ahead. After all that is said of the Negro by his enemies in and out of the country, he is still making progress. Wherever there is a bulletin of progress raised aloft which is not too much bedimmed by the haze and maze of prejudice to show in an impartial way the writing thereon the good deeds of the Negro stand out in fair proportion, forever convincing the world that he is making headway. -Dallas (Tex.) Express. LOCAL NEWS. Mrs. Marguerite Rothwell Nelson has gone to visit relatives in Keokuk, Iowa, and Missouri. She will also visit Arkansas City before returning. The Utopian Club entertained at its first dancing party Thanksgiving night at Dania hall. Their invitations brought out a large number of society people who made the evening joyous until after midnight. The crowd was just right for enjoyment, and the happy conjunction of congenial people and good music left nothing to be desired. Many of the Utopians are in the Denver postoffice, and they did their prettiest to make everyone happy. In next month there will be another of these affairs. East Turner Hall was crowded with Thanksgiving merry makers Thursday evening and until 2 o'clock. It was the best time for many a day. Besides the Great Western Orchestra, the Olympia Band was present and furnished such music as made even old seasoned dance goers sit up and take notice. The band boys made a hit for themselves in their entertainment in the near future. Thanksgiving services in the morning at Zion church and church entertainments in the evening at all of them, with dinner served at several, was the order of the day with the churches. Rev. Thomas Hazell was the speaker in the morning and he was assisted in the services by the other ministers of the Ministerial Alliance. Good crowds were in evidence at all these. SPUNPK NS VS. Y. M. C. B. Thomas kicks to Ward and he gained 10 yards. The ball was put in action on the Y. M. C. B. 30-yard line. They tried for a gain and ball was given to the Spunpkins. They gained from 3 to 8 yards on downs. They were forced to kick to Ward and comes back to the center of field. Robinson makes a good end run that looks like a goal, but McCormick was there and downed him on the 30-yard line. They lose the ball and the Spunpkins line buck Brown, the right back, from 3 to 8 yards a down. They had the ball on the Y. M. C. B. 3-yard line and were left there. Robinson kicked to Tyndall Graves and he was downed in his tracks. Robinson gets the ball and a fumble on their 25-yard line, he was forced to kick and Catlett was there and blocked it and made a touch down. Five to 0. Bud kicked goal. Score, 6 to 0. Robinson kicks to Ford and he makes a run of 15 yards. Bud was forced to kick. Was blocked and he gets it on a fumble. Y. M. C. B. was penalized 5 yards for offside. Bud was forced to kick to Robinson, who was downed in his track. Robinson began to think seriously and tried a left end play for 3 to 8 yards. He was forced to kick and it was blocked and Neil recovers it on the Spunpkins 25-yard line. Tyndall gives signal for a center rush and they made 10 yards on 2 downs. Tried again but was forced to kick. Roberts kicked from 25-yard line to Boone. The ball was put in action and Bud was forced to kick to Roberts and he kicked it back to Tyndall. The Spunpkins lose the ball on a fumble and Roberts recovers it. Roberts tries a left end run and lost the ball. Tyndall tries for a center rush and gets the ball on 25-yard line, and Bud kicks a touch back. Score 8 to 1. The ball was on the Spunpkins 25-yard line when time was called. Both teams played good foot ball and Y. M. C. B. was good on defense but not there on offense. The features of the game was the playing of Tyndall, SPECIAL PRICES = H A at the Hom Millinery Pa MRS. M. TURNER Special Attention to Work Call --- SPECIAL PRICES all Next Week on --- Special Attention to Rush Orders Work Called For and Delivered L. GANAWAY PRACTICAL TAILOR Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing 828 19th Street Brown and Thomas. Robinson was given the honors for kicking. Parks, Langston and Wyman Ward are the stars for the Y. M. C. B. Too much credit cannot be given the crowd for the conduct displayed by both sets of partisans. The Y. M. C. B. girls were the bright spot on the field. The cheers, the ribbons, the good natured rivalry, made it like the best games of the year. All will look forward to another game next year. PHONE MAIN 5067 Nickel Refunded with all Phone Orders R. E. NORRIS Dealer in all kinds COAL AND WOOD Puritan - - $4.00 per ton Monarch - - $4.25 per ton 2475 Arapahoe Street STORE 1120 25th STREET CALUMET CLUB 2149 Curtis Street Headquarters for Porters Waiters, and Railroad Men. Phone Main 8232 Frank Burnley and Ed. Hamilton, proprietors. all Next Week on T S= the Industrial lor . . . R - 1218 E. 20th Rush Orders ed For and Delivered Denver, Colo. PAGE 13 PAGE.14 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. 1. A. F. & A. M. Meets the first and third Monday eights in the month at 1712 Curtis St. C. A. FRANKLIN, W. M. WM. SPRAGUE, Secretary, P. O. Box 1645 CENTENNIAL LODGE NO. A F & A. M. Meets the second and fourth Monday nights in the month at 1712 Curtin Street. All Masons in good standing are invited to attend. HARRY JONES W. M. ERNEST HOWARD, Secretary. 253 West Warren street. EUREKA LODGE NO. 13. Aibuquerque, N. M., meets first third Tuesdays in the month. All sons in good standing invited. H. BRAMLETT. W. M. &IMPSON REST LODGE. Simpson Rest Lodge, No. 10, A. F. & A. in., Trinidad, meets the first and third Tuesday nights in the month. Members in good standing are welcome J. W. BOOKER, W. M. W. A. JORDAN, Sec., 117 N. Walnut. PINION ME8A LODGE 20, A. F. & A. M., Grand Junction, meets the first and third Wednesdays in the month. J. M. HARRIS, W. M. T. P. LANGDON, Sec., 139 Chipeta THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. FRATERNITIES KEYSTONE LODGE. Keystone Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Hana, Wyo, meets the first and third Tuesdays in the mouth. All members n good standing are invited. HOG IN ST. NO VINGES HIRAM COMMANDERY NO. 20. A. F. & A. M. Hiram Commandery Knights Templar meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month at 1832 Arapahoe street. B. HILL, E. C. T. W. RICHMOND, Recorder, 2350 Curtis St. FAR WEST CHAPTER NO. 6, R. A M., Meets the second Wednesday. W. H. FINLEY, H. P. WL1. SPRAGUE, Secretary, P. O. Box 1545. Lone Star Chapter No.15, O. E. S., meets 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 NO. 9938. Meets the first and third Monday nights in the month at Odd Fellowes Hall, 1832 Arapahoe Street. GEO. D. HALL, P. S., P. O. box 895. ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE NO. 2320. G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets every Thursday in the month at 1712 Curtis Street. GEO. S. CONTEE, P. S., 2612 Welton Street. --- Nights of Meeting DENVER PATRIARCHY, NO. 67. month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 367, G. U. O. of O. F. Meets the first and third Tuesdays in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. Mrs Clarence Holmes 2139 Curtis St Worthy Recorder. PAST GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL NO. 118, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets the second Friday in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. WALTER SCOTT. G. Western Star Lodge No. 128, U. B. of F., meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at 1832 Arapahoe street. H. B. BROWN, W. M. R. GRIGSBY, Sec. JOSHUA LODGE NO. 2, U. B. F. Colorado Springs. Meets every first and fourth Monday evening at 105 South Tejon street. E. V. CAMMEL, W. M. J. M'KINNIE, W. Sec. CAPTOLIA TEMPLE NO. 183, S. M. T. nesdays in each month at 1832 Arapahoe Street. Members in good standing are invited to attend. ARULA COLE, W. Secy. HATTIE KING, W. P. Webster Temple No. 5, S. M. T., meets the second and fourth Wednesafternoon in each month at 1832 Arapahoe 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. 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. AETNA CAMP NO. -, U. R. K. OF P Meets at 1712 Curtis street the second and fourth Friday nights in the month G. B. PASH, Captain A: J. LYLES, Recorder. --- EURENA COMPANY NO. 4. Meets the first and fourth Tuesdays R. BUTLER Captain HENRY BANKS, Recorder. COLUMBINE COURT NO. z79, Meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings at 1712 Curtis Street. All visiting members are invited to attend. LIZZIE WILLIAMS, W. C. ELIZA BETH SCOTT, R. D. Rocky Mountain Court No. 3, I. O. O. C., meets the second and fourth Friday afternoons at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting members are cordially welcomed. MRS. A. S. HAMILTON, W. C. MRS CASEY, Secretary. ROYAL TEMPLE NO. 23, I. B. P. O. E. of W. meets second and fourth Wednesdays in each month at 1712 Curtis street. MRS. JESSIE TAYLOR, D.R. MRS. NETTIE M. KELLY, Sec'y. 2222 Arapahoe Street. GAINES,TEMPLE,No.4,8.M.T. Of Trinidad, meets the first and third Monday afternoons at 3 o'clock at Marble hall,111 First street. A. B. SUTTON, W. P. M. B. WILSON, Sec. RICE LODGE NO. 29 I. B. O. E. of W. meets first and third Wednesday night in each month at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting are welcome. DR. J. A. HARPER. Exalted Ruler. HARVEY KING. Secretary. TRUE REFORMERS True Reformers No. 1621 Colorado Enterprise Fountain, meet first and third Monday at 1832 Arapahoe street. C. M. Hughes Master. Mrs. M. H Riley, Secretary, Cooper building. C. H. CLARK, Master. C. M. HUGHES, Secretary. LAUGHTERS OF TABERNACLE The Ten Virgin Tabernacle No. 568 meets at 1712 Curtis street the second and fourth Thursday afternoon at 2:30 sharp. MRS LILLIE LEWIS. H. P. GOLDEN GATE JUVENILES Meets the second and fourth Saturday afternoon at 2:30, at 1832 Arapahoe St. All members in good standing are invited. OGLESVILLE LAWSON, Y. 8. WILLA MAY, M. P. QUEEN OF THE WEST NO.1. Queen of the West Temple No. 1 holds regular monthly meeting nirst and third Thursdays in each month M. E. RILEY, W. P. ELLA McKINZIE, W. Secretary The best of everything is none too good for those who visit the Calumet club. VICTORIA TEMPLE, NO. 6, 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. CAPITOLIA TEMPLE NO.133 S.M.T. Meets the second and fourth Wednesdays in the month at 1832 Arapahoe street. Members in good standing are invited. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That on Monday, the 13th day of December, A. D. 1909, being one of the regular days of the November Term of the County Court of the City and County of Denver, in the State of Colorado, I, Harrison Jacobs, administrator of said estate, will appear before the Judge of said Court, present my final settlement as such administrator, pray the approval of the same, and will then apply to be discharged as administrator, at which time and place any person in interest may appear and present objections to the same, if any there be. Dated at Denver, Colorado, Nov. 5, 1909. HARRISON JACOBS, Administrator of the Estate of Eleanor Harlan, deceased. Scott's Methodist Episcopal Church, 803 E.26th Ave. Sunday Services. 11. a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Sunday School. 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 Lelia Rice organist. Strangers are especially welcome. JAMES N. WALLACE, B. D. D. D., Pastor THE STATESMAN. DENVER. 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 six 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. 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 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. PIANOS $100.00 ONLY COMPLETE OF ACCURATE POCKET REFERENCE OF DENVER THE BROWNELL INDEX "Green Book with Red 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. BOX 1837, DENVER, COLO. to write for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue showing the most complete line of high-grade BICYCLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at PRICES or manufacturer or dealer in the world. BUY A BICYCLE from anyone at any price, until you have received our complete Free Catalog describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW new offers made possible by selling from factory middlemen's profits. ROVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and Trial and make other liberal terms which no other do. You will learn everything and get much valuemply writing us a postal. Agent in every town and can offer an opportunity able young men who apply at once. RE-PROOF TIRES ONLY or on any kind of terms, until you have received our complete Free Catalogues illustrating and describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade bicycles, old patterns and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW PRICES and wonderful new offers made possible by selling from factory direct to rider with no middlemen's profits. WE SHIP ON APPROVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and allow 10 Days Free Trial and make other liberal terms which no other house in the world will do. You will learn everything and get much valuable information by simply writing us a postal. We need a Rider Agent in every town and can offer an opportunity to make money to suitable young men who apply at once. MEDLETHORN RECORD FURNACE PROOF TIRE CO. Result of 15 years' experience in tire making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over Seventy-five Thousand pairs sold last year. s lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside becomes porous and which closes up small punctures hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than cities being given by several layers of thin, specially DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the read. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.50 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. 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 is remarkable tire offer. COASTER-LRAKES, built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, us 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. $8.50 $4.80 NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR Regular Price $8.50 per pair To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only (CASH WITH ORDER $4.55) NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET CUT THE AIR NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. Result of 15 years experience in tire DESCRIPTION with a special quality without allowing the a that their tires have on an ordinary tire, the p prepared fabric on the or soft roads is overo squeezed out between tires is $8.50 per pair, l of only $4.80 per pair. You do not pay a cent We will allow a cash FULL CASH WITH plated brass hand pu puncture closers to be at OUR expense if f PAGE. 18. 1 Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make--SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. GRAND BALL BY Olympia Band This Entertainment is for the general expense of the band and for buying music and to keep the band together, as you know that there is not very much for a band to do here, so we ask your assistance THURS., DEC. 9, '09 EAST TURNER HALL MUSIC BY THE BAND DANCING FROM 8 P. M. TO 3 A. M. ADMISSION, 35 CENTS Help Us to Maintain a Band in Denver PAGE. 10 SPECIAL LOCALS These advertisements, 50 cents per month. If run by the week they cost five cents per line. FOR SALE—Nicely furnished six-room house at 1842 Stout street. Victor Walker, phone Main 2275. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms at 921 Twentieth street. Anna Smith. FOR RENT—Furnished room, close in at 2418 California street; railroad porter preferred. Phone Olive 2503 FOR RENT—Six-room house furnished. Water and toilet in the house for $20.00. 233 Twenty-fourth St. No one with children need apply. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms in a nice, modern house at 1023 Twenty-second street. Phone Main 5632. Between Arapahoe and Curtis streets. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms for gentlemen, 2308 Arapahoe street. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms for man and wife, or sleeping rooms for ladies. 429 Twenty-fourth street. Mrs. Willis. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, very convenient. John Nelson, 2148 Curtis Phone Main 8034. FOR RENT—One furnished room, $6 per month; one furnished room down stairs, $10 per month. Mrs. A. P. Williams, 2027 Stout street. FOR RENT—Furnished three-room --- 0 THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. apartment at 4524 Vrain street. Phone Gallup 876. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms in modern house. 2227 Glenarm Place. Phone Purple 1347. Mrs. Woodard. FOR RENT—Roomers may secure nice quarters at 4464 Delaware street. Phone Purple 2216. FOR RENT—Furnished room at 2132 Stout street. Phone Main 8277. Mrs. Cole. FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern house. One or two gentlemen preferred. C. R. McFarland, 2934 Glenarm Place. FOR RENT. Elegantly furnished rooms in strictly modern house; two rooms for light housekeeping; call evenings or Sunday mornings. Albert W. Porter. 2431 Ogden street. BOARD AND ROOMS—In modern house, 2562 Glenarm Place. Phone 8562 Main. Mrs. Frankie Martin. The biggest and best ever attempted by the Soda Dispensers this year at East Turner Hall, Dec. 2. Don't miss It. Persons sending in news will please dear in mind that names of people are hard to get correctly from hand writing. From time to time we make the most grievous twists of persons' names from no fault of ours, but because handwriting is difficult to read in this particular. Take time to go over your items and PRINT RATHER THAN WRITE THE NAMES. 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 yonr Legal Instrument A. A. WALLER, Secretary retary and Manager A. A. WALLER, Secretary and Manager FOR RENT—Two large front rooms, elegantly furnished in modern house. Phone purple 1796. Mrsf Callie Howard, 2418 Champa street. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms in modern house. 2024 Champa street. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2121 Arapahoe street. Phone Olive 1755. Mrs. L. P. Holmes. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2214 Arapahoe street. Phone Main 8003. FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms that may be used for light housekeeping. Phone Olive 1237. Mrs. Simpson, 1050 Logan Ave. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room for one or two gentlemen only. In walking distance. 2630 Welton street. $3.25 per "LUMP CO SUNSHINE CO PHONE MAIN.... 84 NO UPTOWN per ton COAL" COAL CO. 848 VN OFFICE $3.25 per ton "LUMP COAL" SUNSHINE COAL CO. PHONE MAIN.... 848 NO UPTOWN OFFICE The Douglass Undertaking ```markdown ``` FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms, modern. Apply at 2508 Tremont Place. Mrs. T. S. Clinkscale. 7-9 BE SURE TO ROOM with Mrs. S. I. Bunker when you go to Manitou, Colo. Modern house, very convenient. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern house at 2852 Welton street. Mrs. Oden. Phone Olive 2619. FOR RENT—Furnished room for gentlemen only. Mrs. Branford, 1258 Champa street. 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—Nicely furnished rooms for man and wife or quiet woman with privilege of kitchen. 921 27th street. Phone Purple 1452. J. SINCE 1877 J. R. CONTEE, PRESIDENT, R. E. HANDY, LICENSED EM- BALMER. PAGE 2. Success of Wage Earners'Company First and Oldest Banking Institution Among Afro-Americans at Savannah Officered by Capable Men, Who Are Striving to Conserve the Best Interest of the People. By GEORGE F. KING. The Wage Earners' Loan and Investment company, an Afro-American concern founded nine years ago at Savannah, Ga., making it the first and oldest banking institution among Afro-Americans in Georgia, has by the success achieved by its officials and promoters applied the kind of grit and ability to be honest found in the memorable words of Napoleon, "A given force applied for a given time upon a given point is bound to win," proving to the pessimist of the race that "impossible is the adjective of fools." This bank has 2,200 depositors, mainly of the laboring classes among our people, who have caused the resources to reach the encouraging amount of $78,000 and a realty holding well in the thousands. By an appreciation of its relation to the people whom it serves and the keen conception of results to be derived from a conservative management the officials have been able to accumulate a surplus fund of undivided profits that amounts to more than 50 per cent of the paid in capital. The stock of this banking corporation is in demand because it is now and has for seven years annually yielded a dividend of 12 per cent for those who hold its certificates of shares. It has only one class of shares, which is a commendable feature for an institution for racial commercial development. As a result of business sagacity the shares are 50 per cent above par, and the board of directors is contemplating erecting a large brick structure for banking and business purposes upon the second street of commercial importance in the city. In Savannah one will find too large a number of Afro-Americans living in settlements and houses not conducive to good health and the appreciation of racial economy. Therefore this corporation is making a specialty of real estate loans and has been able to put over 400 families in comfortable modern homes in good locations, in part relieving the congested settlement condition of the race in Savannah. It has offered excellent advantages to the people of the Negro race and has successfully germinated various divisions of commercial activities among Afro-Americans in Savannah. Its success is an inspiration, and before this movement was organized very few Afro-Americans were engaged in business in Savannah. Its soundness gives it recognition in banking circles. During the panic period just past most of the banks in the city resorted to the "clearing house certificates" and in some instances did not make payments upon demand. This institution had prepared for such emergency to such an extent that it did not accept the plan adopted for the relief of other banks, but met all demands with the United States currency. A white corporation of magnitude in the industrial world accepted the opportunity presented the business ele- THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORAD M. L. E. WILLIAMS. ment of Savannah during the panicky days by procuring funds from this bank for its exigencies. The officers and directors of this company are the following prominent Georgians: L. E. Williams, president; W. R. Fields, vice president; Walter S. Scott, secretary and treasurer; directors, L. E. Williams, L. M. Pollard, R. B. Brooks, W. H. Burgess, J. H. Bugg, M. D.; W. J. Williams, W. R. Fields, John H. Deveaux, Sol C. Johnson, P. Edward Perry, James M. Ferreebee, Walter S. Scott HONOR FOR GREAT HERO. 8t. Mark's Lyceum Held Exercises In Memory of General Howard. A large and appreciative audience was present at St. Mark's lyceum, New York, at the recent memorial exercises held in honor of the late General O. O. Howard. The Rev. P. E. Jones presided and in a few well chosen words introduced President Thirkield of Howard university, Washington, who delivered the principal address. After paying a loving tribute to the manly virtues of General Howard, President Thirkield told of the objects and aims of Howard university and said that it was established for the higher education of the Negro. He said in addition to students coming from thirty-five states last year three foreign countries were represented. He declared that Howard university is rapidly becoming the peer of any institution in this country and that the graduates are holding honorable positions all over the United States and are easily holding their own with those from other distinguished institutions. At the close of his address Mrs. M. C. Lawton read an essay on "General O. O. Howard as a Benefactor." After a vocal solo by Alonzo Smith Rector, George Frazier Miller beautifully and eloquently depicted the life of the deceased as an educator and soldier. He told of his heroism on the battlefield and of his substantial support to Sherman in his march to the sea and paid a high tribute to his Christian character. Mme. G. W. Allen recited with great effect "The Day Is Done." A baritone solo, "Lead, Kindly Light," and a tenor solo, "Abide With Me," were contributions to the program. At the close of the exercises the Howard graduates and students were called together for the purpose of forming an alumni association. The first meeting will be held at the Y. M. C. A., West Fifty-third street, Manhattan, Dec. 2 at 8 p. m. 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 Phone Champa 1076 QUALITY CL 1015 16 OPPOSITE ..GOOD CLOTHES A THE TY CLOTHES 2015 16TH STREET DOSITE TABOR G CLOTHES AT MODERATE QUALITY CLOTHES SHOP 1015 16TH STREET OPPOSITE TABOR GRAND ..GOOD CLOTHES AT MODERATE PRICES.. HOWARD COLLINS Mixologist Wal el Pres. 1914 LAWREN Phone Champa 762 By Stop In and Spee Phone C While Passing By Stop While Passing By Stop In and Spend an Idle Hour Underwood types always reach the proper print or with—a guide—a feature peculiar The type must go right. There's no down, or sideways. Good looking vents operator's blunders. The simple mechanism which is a mighty interesting exhibit of the proper printing point. The type a feature peculiar to the Undert. There's no other way. It Good looking work is easy and easier. anism which secures perfect w ing exhibit of ingenuity and ski types always reach the proper printing point. The type-bar operates through—or with—a guide—a feature peculiar to the Underwood—and patented. The type must go right. There's no other way. It cannot wobble up or down, or sideways. Good looking work is easy and the visible writing prevents operator's blunders. The simple mechanism which secures perfect work in the Underwood is a mighty interesting exhibit of ingenuity and skill. Why not come and look at it? Knowledge of the Underwood will help you to secure greater efficiency. It will be a pleasure to help you to just as much knowledge of the Underwood Standard Typewriter as you choose to acquire. The Underwood UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER COMPANY Inc. ANYWHERE. TOM BROWN HOW Secretary Robert Maxwell, Pres. THE OTHES SHOP H STREET ABOR GRAND MODERATE PRICES.. THE Valdorf Club 4 LAWRENCE STREET ampa 762 n and Spend an Idle Hour The Printing Point Badly typewritten letters convey an impression of careless business methods, but the machine is often more to blame than the operator. ing point. The type-bar operates through car to the Underwood—and patented other way. It cannot wobble up or ork is easy and the visible writing pre- cures perfect work in the Underwood genuity and skill. Why not come and Underwood will help you to secure greater help you to just as much knowledge of as you choose to acquire. Underwood WRITER COMPANY Inc. WHERE. Manager Denver Office --- Denver, Colorado LEWIS MAXWELL Treasurer Phone Main 4544 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 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest on- relation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $L. Sold by all newdealers. HUNN & Co. 361Broadway New York Branch Office. G. F. St. Washington, D.C. More Money For Colored People This is one of the ob-JECTS of this great Benefi- cial and Protective organization. The I-LU 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-LU 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, 85. 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 10c 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 McClain DENTAL SURGEON, Plate, Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty 2743 Welton St. DENVER, COLO. OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 a.m. 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 and Surgeon. DR. HARPER Dentist. 915-917 Twenty-first Street. 'Phone Main 1144. Phone Main 8625 After hours 8230 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. Phone Main 6782 Residence, 2344 Tremont Place. After 6:00 Phone Olive 1414. ```markdown ``` 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. Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, Staircase in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Lockbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Illinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Furniture. SCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE SUPERVISION. MILITARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA. FORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHIRLEY OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QA WM. EH MANAGER EAST TURNEY 2132-2148 Arap Phone 2449 mobile for H. GANNAWAY Phone Main 776 FINEST APPOINTMENT AND BILLIARD IN THE WEST and be convinced that "Here cigars and Tobacco HENRY PINN, Theological, Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, embracing courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Bookblinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Dressmaking, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farming. THOROUGH DISCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL SUPERVISION. FOR FULL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, ACTING PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KAN& Automobile for Hire J. H. GANNAWAY Phone Main 776 THE FINEST APPOINTED POOL AND BILLIARD ROOM IN THE WEST Give me a visit and be convinced that "Here's My Friend" Cigars and Tobaccos 2342 to 2346 LARIMER ST. HENRY PINN, Proprietor ```markdown ``` Residence Phone No. 15. Weste THE LEADING EDUCATION A Faculty of Eighteen Tho MAG Steam Theological, Classical, Norm bracing courses in Arco Printing, Bookblind making, Millinery THOROUGH DISCIPLI FINE MILIT FOR FULL INFORMATION ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE HALL Automol J. H. Ph THE FIN POOL AND IN Give me a visit and be Cigars 2342 to 2346 LARIMER ST. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` University CONSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN THE WEST. Equipped Teachers from the Leading s in America. APARTMENTS: No-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, em- prise, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Coloring, Business Course, Dress- ing, Laundrying and Farming. CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL ERVISION. AND AND ORCHESTRA. WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH ERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS WM. EHMKE MANAGER ST TURNER HALL 132-2148 Arapahoe St. 2449 Denver e for Hire BANNAWAY Main 776 T APPOINTED BILLIARD ROOM THE WEST Inced that “Here’s My Friend” d Tobaccos HENRY PINN, Proprietor DEPARTMENTS: WM. EHMKE MANAGER EAST TURNER HALL 2132-2148 Arapahoe St. Phone 2449 Denver 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. 2. Office Phone No. 1423. PAGE 4 "KUNTRY FARE." You all know the great successes of the Y. M. C. B. Glee Club doings? Well, they are going to give the stunt of the year on Wednesday night, December 1, when they pull off that original Country Fair. All the pretty dolls and gay rubes will be there in force. Brown, the hatter, located at $718 \frac{1}{2}$ Eighteenth street, makes a specialty of Stetsons, High Rollers, Panamas and Straw hats. His Cleaning, Blocking, Flanging, Lining and Retrimming makes an old hat new. A positive guarantee goes with all work. Moderate prices. Goods called for and delivered. Phone Main 3661. Read the advertisement of the Sunshine Coal Co. on last page. Quality guaranteed. For the information of people who may wish to give suppers at their homes, we have it on the authority of a member of the police force that no attempt is being made to interfere with suppers, but the order is to prevent the carousing which results from the sale of beer and the dancing. Fourteen little girls and boys gathered at the home of little Bonita Scott, last Saturday in honor of her fourth birthday. All sorts of games were enjoyed by the little ones, then they were shown into the dining room where covers were laid for fourteen. Many pretty little presents were received. All departed about 5 o'clock, saying they had a splendid time. Son Edwards, the boy orator and comedian, will be there with the goods. He will feature "Somebody's been around here, since I been gone." Mrs. Ed Grice had a very dangerous and painful operation performed last week. She is able to be up and about the house at this writing. Mrs. Fred Cummins, who has been in Denver during the summer months, left last week for Kansas City, Mo., where her husband is now located. He is running between Topeka and Kansas City on the Rock Island railroad. Mrs. Clark Craig left last week for Atchison, Kansas, to be at the bedside of her mother, who is dangerously ill. The Choral Club is practicing hard for the entertainment to be given at Trinity M. E. Church, Dec. 16th. Mrs. Bland will leave shortly for the South, where she will spend a few weeks, visiting whence she returns to her husband in Salt Lake City. He is doing nicely there. The silver-tongued tenor, Julius Ragsville, will warble, "Darling, I am Growing Old." FOR SALE—Furniture of an eight-room house, at 2239 Arapahoe street. In first-class condition. House can --- THE S.ATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. City News be rented. Full of roomers. Cheap. Phone Main 4953. J. J. Houston. The suit brought testing our civil rights in this state have progressed to this extent: In T. E. McClain's suit against the Curtis Theater. the defendants had until Thursday night to answer this complaint of discrimination against him because of his color, while in the case of Lawyer Ross' suit against the managers of the Philipine Band, the defendants have demurred and the motion will be set down for argument Saturday morning in the County Court. Lawyer Townsend will be entered as Mr. Ross' counsel. The Alliance Committee raising funds will report Sunday at the hall. H. R. Townsend of Canon City is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Lillie Moore on Glenarm Place. He is being accompanied by his wife. Little George Anthony Craig, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Berry Craig, is steadily improving. Rev. Powers, the revivalist, arrived and is holding services for the Scott M. E. and Presbyterian churches. John Carrie will sing the New York latest baritone solo, "The sea is my sweetheart." N. G. Walker will leave for the East on a short visit in the near future. Miss Ella Starns returned from a splendid visit to Omaha and Kansas City, Mo., where she had a delightful time. Miss Lula Harkness has improved so rapidly that she is able to attend her lodge duties. Little Marie Lyles gave a birthday darty Thursday of last week in honor of her fourth birthday. Quite a few of her little friends were out, wishing her many more happy birthdays. Mr. Fred Hughes of 3417 Humboldt entertained a houseful of his young friends at a social party Thursday night of last week. Games were played and refreshments were served and all went home well pleased. All of Denver will be at the Minstrels on Dec. 16, 1909, East Turner Hall. The biggest show ever given inside of 55 minutes by the clock. Mr. James Motley and daughter from Springfield, Mo., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. Motley of 609 E. Colfax. Notice. All members of the Arapahoe Lodge No. 2936 are requested to meet Sunday, November 28th, at 12 p. m. to attend the funeral of J. W. Turley. By order or H. E. PAGE,N.G. G. R. HALL, P. S. The All-Star Minstrel will be the best ever produced in Denver. --- Misses Kate Tollerson and Lena Shaw made a flying trip to Cheyenne Thanksgiving day to visit several friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Peterson's daughter of 1462 W Boulevard F street is very ill with tonsilitis. The biggest and best ever attempted by the Soda Dispensers this year at East Turner Hall, Dec. 2. Don't miss it. All of Colorado Springs will be here to see Lee Wilson hold his own in the All-Star Minstrel. Manager Pryor has 62 tickets reserved already from Colorado Springs. Everybody is going to the Minstrels at East Turner Hall, Thursday, Dec. 16, 1909. The show starts 8:46 p. m., prompt. Miss Maude Carey, daughter of John Carey, arrived Tuesday from a 12 months' vacation. The Literary had a very fine program of "little people" Tuesday night that it really made the programs of the elder young men and women look very insignificant. Next week is "Student Night." There were very creditable additions made to the office of Drs. Westbrook and Harper. The place looks very nice. Mr. John B. Wimberly's wife, who has been spending some weeks visiting in Grand Junction, arrived Thanksgiving to eat turkey with her husband. Boys, begin to save your pennies for the side-shows at the Kuntry Fare are the best ever. The Elks' Fair at the Auditorium will prove to be a mere trifle as compared with that of the Y. M. C. B. The Life Line club will have an entertainment, also apron and novelty sale, on December 16th, at the People's Presbyterian church. A splendid program is being arranged for the occasion. Another notice later. MRS. FLORENCE COOPER, Pres. H. COLE, Sec. The City Federation will hold its monthly business meeting Wednesday evening, December 1st, at the residence of Mrs. Florence Cooper, 2227 Tremont Place. All delegates are urged to be present. Election of officers and other important business. Scipio Kennard, an old soldier, uncle of Robert and William Russ, died at 2831 Welton street last Friday. The funeral services were held from the parlos of the Douglas Undertaking company Sunday, and the interment held at Riverside. Miss H. Madison has gone to Kansas City to visit with her mother. Roy Handy has gone to Trinidad to spend Thanksgiving. --- There are times of fun ALWAYS at the Soda Dispensers' Ball, East Turner Hall, Dec. 2. Nuff Sed! TURLEY'S DEATH. The death of J. W. Turley Tuesday from pneumonia removes from the community a man who had many friends and was esteemed by all for his sterling qualities. His illness lasted only a short time. The funeral takes place to-morrow afternoon. From Shorter church and will be conducted by the Odd Fellows, of whom he was a member. He leaves a wife bereft by his death. The Douglas Undertaking company is in charge of the remains. Commissioner Brake to Speak at Alliance Sunday Afternoon. Every building laborer, every day laborer, both women and men, ought to be out Sunday to hear the Labor Commissioner speak on vital questions touching their interests. A nice musical and literary program will be presented. Mrs. Barbee and Prof. Ensley are among the performers. Come out and hear a beneficial program. Sunday: 1712 Curtis street. Miss Rice Marries. Miss Rosayln Rice, daughter of Ralph Rice, who conducts a coal and wood yard on Washington, surprised her parents last Sunday by marrying F. E. Brown, a property owner of Pasadena, California. Rev. Snyder of Pacific Grove, Calif., officiated. Mr. Brown is a man of a very influential and musical family and every thing bids well for a long and uninterrupted happiness. ZION NOTES. Sunday evening the Zion Choir will render Farmers Mass in B Flat at the church. The entire evening will be given to the choir. Our friends will realize that this means a great treat, as well as inspiration to worship. The Men's Bible Class met last Tuesday evening and had the first lesson on the Creation. The interest became really enthusiastic. The next lesson will be taken from Genesis, the second chapter. Last Sunday's services were well attended and the Sunday school was above the standard. Next Sunday will be anniversary day. The pastor will preach a special anniversary sermon. This is the 43rd anniversary of the founding of Zion Baptist Church. We hope to see every member present. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH. Corner of Twenty-fourth and California streets—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 the other Sundays preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 12:30; Mr. Chas. Rose, superintendent. B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m.; Bro. John Little, president; Junior Lights at 5:30 p. m.; Mrs. Kelly, president. L. T. L. 6 p. m.; Miss N. Tyler, leader. Preaching at 7:30 p. m. The Deacon Board meets Tuesday before the first Sunday of each month at 7:30 p. m.; Bro. James Brown, chairman. Trustees' Board meets 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 Friday at 3 p. m.; Mrs. C. Barns, president. Sunday School teachers' meeting every Thursday at 7:30 p. m. J. B. Beckham, pastor, 2414 California St.; Phone Main 7455. True Reformers Start a School. Dear Editor: Please allow me space to your paper to state that on November 22nd we had our first training school. I must confess that I was filled with inspiration to see the members so well equipped on the foundational principles of the institution. Some looked upon it as a mere trifle in the opening. But before we had gone very far their minds changed. This school was held in connection with Colorado Enterprise Fountain No. 1621. H. B. Brown, Messenger. T. J. Riley as its Worthy Master Messenger. Brown demonstrated his worthiness of being a messenger, while T. J. Riley fills the Worthy Master's chair to its fullest. Too much praise can not be given the messengers present, J. R. Contee Messenger of Forward Fountain and A. M. Lawhorn of Denver Ideal, L. E. Cash of Rosebud Board Fountain, Miss Emma Carter of Peace and Purity. Thomas Campbell sent his regrets. We hope to derive much good from our training school. We shall publish the attendance of each night of school. I am going to give a prize to the messenger who can answer the most questions over 24; a second prize to any member answering the most over 15. We hope to have a large attendance out on the 29th at which time we will hold a union degree meeting. All true Reformers are expected to be present. There will be a roll call of all the Fountains. One hour for training. This will be at the close of the degree. A. C. CASH. Chief. The biggest and best ever attempted by the Soda Dispensers this year at East Turner Hall, Dec. 2. Don't miss it. Anniversary Services and Financial Appeal of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Members and friends, come to our relief. The Bethlehem Baptist Church has always worshipped in a rented building, but during the one year's pastorate of our present pastor we have purchased two lots in a beautiful locality upon which to build a house of worship and in connection with the anniversary a grand rally will take place. Will you not help us to raise a substantial sum of money on November 28th, at 3 p. m., for the glory of God and the uplift of humanity? Three services will be held during the day, 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. 2716 Larimer street. REV. A. E. REYNOLDS, Pastor. I. H. Harper, James Rease, Matt Murry, Trustees. CAMPBELL CHURCH At 11 a. m., Dr. Duvall of Pittsburg, Pa., will preach at Campbell A. M. E. Church. He is a great preacher. Everybody come out to hear him. Illustrated sermon and songs at Campbell, 23rd and Lawrence, Sunday eve., Nov. 28th. Subject: First—The Drunkards's Career. 1. Domestic happiness—the greatest of earthly blessings. 2. Temptation. "Lead me not into temptation." 3. Introduction of sorrow. A loving heart made sad. 4. The rum-hole a substitute for home. 5. Rum instead of reason. 6. Degraded humanity. 7. The cold shoulder by old friends. 8. Rumseller's gratitude—rejection instead of injection. 9. Poverty and want. 10. Robbery and murder the re- THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO sults of drunkenness. 11. Mania a potu, the horor of horrors. 12. The death that precedes eternal death. Second—The Bottle Imp. 1. Introduction to the Bottle Imp. 2. Getting acquainted with each other. 3. Going off on a bender together. 4. The Bottle Imp assisting at a shooting. 5. Stabbing affray incited by Bottle Imp. 6. The Bottle Imp takes down a business sign. 7. The Bottle Imp carries off the household furniture. 8. The Bootle Imp robs a poor man. 9. The Bottle Imp gives wrong signal. 10. The Bottle Imp takes a hand in hanging. 11. The Bottle Imp drowns a poor fellow. 12. The end of the Bottle Imp's victim. Third—Holy City. 1. "Last night I lay sleeping." 2. "I stood in Old Jerusalem." 3. "I heard the children singing." 4. "Methought the voice." 5. 1st Chorus—Jerusalem. 7. "The sun grew dark." 8. 2d Chorus—Jerusalem. 9. "I saw the Holy City." 10. "The gates were open wide." 11. "It was the New Jerusalem." 12. 3rd Chorus—Jerusalem. SCOTT CHURCH The Rev. J. J. Cabbell, District Superintendent, preached two strong sermons last Sunday. The Rev. R. R. Powers preached at night and told the people about their sins in very strong terms. The revival services will continue at Scott's next week, beginning Monday night at 7:30. The following subjects will constitute his themes: Monday night, "The wicked and unrighteous;" Tuesday night, "Dr. Y. Bones; Wednesday night, "God calls to man;" Thursday night, "Persuasion and Belief;" Friday night, "Try God;" Saturday night, "Trespassing Prohibited." Dr. Powers is giving us some strong orthodox discourses and much good is being accomplished. The class meeting was held Sunday morning on the account of the revival services. Mr. W. S. Evans, leader of class No. 2, led the collections. Next Sunday afternoon the Evangelist will preach at the Presbyterian church from the subject, "The Two Minds," and at Scott's at night on "Have courage." You are invited to attend these meetings. The quarterly conference reports revealed that the church is in splendid condition spiritually as well as financially. Notes of the People's Presbyterian Church. Sermon topics: 11 a. m., "The foolishness of preaching," by the pastor; 3 p. m., "The two minds," by Dr. Powers, special evangelist; 7:30 p. m., "A personal query," by the pastor. The preaching of Evangelist Powers has been very acceptable. The hearers have been much revived. The services being at fever heat will continue through the next week at Scott's M. E. Church. The pastors and members of the city churches have been well represented. This looks like doing the King's business. Your presence and assistance bring inspiration to the services. Thanks for your past favors. Don't fail to come until the meeting close. Phone Main 6243 CURTIS M. HARRIS Funeral Director A. M. LAWHORN UNDERTAKER MRS. J. J. STAFFORD, Lady Assistant A FIRST CLASS MORTUARY ESTABLISHMENT FIRST AID TO THE BEREAVED IN THE TIME OF THE DEATH OF THEIR LOVED ONES Parlors 1921 Arapahoe St. Licensed Embalmer The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a group of people in a crowded space, possibly during an event or gathering. The faces of the individuals are not clearly visible due to the low resolution and blur. THE COLORED ORPHANAGE AND OLD FOLKS' HOME. Located at 873 Zuni 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 keep) them, at a very small pittance. Any information can be had by writing a letter or postal to 873 Zuni street, or telephoning Main 7326 WALTE Groceries, Vegetables, F OUR SPECIALTIES FO Groceries, Vegetables, Fruits, Meats, Delicatessen OUR SPECIALIES FOR THE COMING WEEK. A Fresh line of Vegetables received daily: Radishes, Potatoes, Lettuce, Onions, Cabbage, Turnips, Spinach, Tomatoes, etc. We handle nothing but the best Apples, Oranges, Lemon, Bananas, etc. DELICA In this Department everything is com lings, Chine Bones, Snouts, Pigs' thing about a hog WALTE In this Department everything is complete, up-to-date and fresh. Chitterlings, Chine Bones, Snoots, Pigs' Feet, Ears, Tails, Hocks; Everything about a hog but the Squeal. WALTER EAST --- PHONE 1461 VEGETABLES Also Canned Goods. Also Canned Good Phone 1461 EAST Meats, Meats, Delicatessen THE COMING WEEK. MEATS. In this Department there is nothing lacking: Beef, Mutton and Pork. Try our Roasts and Steaks. Here you can get Flour, Crackers, Meal, Salted Meats, Sugar, Coffees, Teas, Spices and anything needed for the Kitchen. Also Bakery Goods ESSEN ate, up-to-date and fresh. Chitter-et, Ears, Tails, Hocks; Every- t the Squeal. EAST 2300-6 Larimer Street --- DELICATESSEN 2300-2306 LARIMER ST Also Canned Meats Also Bakery Goods PAGE. & Emigration to Africa Unwise. Dr. Ernest Lyon, American Minister to Liberia, In Address at New York Says the Negro Can Survive the Struggle For Existence Here and Should Remain. By N. B. DODSON. In a recent address before St. Mark's Lyceum in New York Dr. Ernest Lyon, American minister and resident consul general at Monrovia, Liberia, speaking on emigration of the American Negro to Africa, said: "In regard to the struggle which is now on between the two races two questions are suggested—viz: Can the race survive the struggle? If it cannot, is it wise for it to remain? "These in turn suggest a third. If emigration, whither? "Can the race survive the struggle for existence, in which are pitted against it in the most formidable manner mind and matter, men and money, laws and institutions, together with every other device which the ingenuity of the other race can invent? I answer emphatically yes. The fittest will survive. It is impossible to annihilate ten millions of people. "I the ancient Britons Cicero described as being dull, stupid and fit only for slaves. No one would have thought that from the latter race would come the masters and conquerors of the earth; that their literature would have become the cream of the human intellect and their language the most popular on the globe. "I would rather be a Negro than anything else and to be where the struggle is the fiercest. The hope of triumph through manly endeavors should furnish inspiration to endure hardships as a good soldier and citizen. "Let us admit, however, by way of argument, that the Negro cannot survive. What then? Would you advise him to remain in a land in which he seems doomed to discrimination and humiliation and perhaps extinction, as the social scientist would express it? I answer this question in the affirmative. I would advise him to remain until he was thoroughly convinced that he could better his condition by going to some other country. What are the reasons advanced to justify Negro emigration from the United States? Two—the white man's reason, general unacceptability on account of race and color (with this we cannot deal in this paper); second, the black man's reason, prejudice. "This is the most comprehensive term that can be employed. All seem agreed that prejudice against race and color, arising from a previous condition of servitude, is the root of the evil. This is the indictment and the only one that can be made against the people of the United States. But I do not think the situation will be helped any by declaring that the evil is universal. "What imputation can be brought, so far as the country itself is concerned, against the territorial adequacy of its resources for the livelihood of its citizens without any reference to race, color or previous condition of servitude? "What indictment can be brought against the abundance of opportunities in almost every sphere of influence THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. for the development and progress on the Negroes. If the door of opportunity closes among the whites he can turn to more than 10,000,000 of his own race whose needs are similar under the same favorable auspices. "What imputation can be brought against the advantage for education of every kind—classical, professional, technical, liberal and industrial? In no other country in the world do the same advantages exist for the poor. "What indictment can be brought against the spirit of Christian benevolence, which is widespread, manifesting itself in a number of schools and colleges, universities and seminaries, scattered all over the land, for the higher education of the Negro? "Now, I say with all candor if the Negro can better his condition in so brief a time by going somewhere else, let him leave. "Where will you direct him to go? Africa, you say, but Liberia in particular. "No one who knows the condition in Africa would advise emigration to any part of that continent. I think the feeling is decidedly against the coming of the American Negro. I am satisfied that the American Negro would find, in addition to the opposition which would come from the heads of European colonies and protectorates in Africa, if he intended to live in them, a curious kind of prejudice of blacks against blacks, which would annoy him equally as much, if not more, than that in the United States. "I should feel some delicacy in offering Liberia to American Negroes, in view of the fact that the highest authorities in Liberia have declared that it is not ready for the return of the exiles." Victory For Mrs. Mattie Walker. Mrs. Mattie Walker, an Afro-American of Springfield, Ill., whose household furniture was destroyed by the mob during the riots in the city in 1908, was awarded a verdict of $268 by the circuit court a few days ago. This is said to be the first verdict for damages against the city on claims growing out of the riots. The statute of 1887, under which the verdict was rendered, only allows recovery of three-fourths, while that of 1905 allows recovery of full amount. Only One Great Race on Earth. It was Drummond, we believe, who wished that he could get into the mind of the Negro and learn what he is thinking about. But this opportunity will never be possible to any white man who has not time to study the Negro, normal and abnormal, or who cannot get away from his insane race prejudices long enough to enable him to see the Negro as a "man," who only differs from other men in the color of his skin and the texture of his hair. The only great race on earth is the human race. The only race that has made other races think deeply and seriously is the black race.—Bruce Grit. World's Sunday School Association. The World's Sunday School association will hold its next meeting in Washington from May 19 to 24. 1910. The association represents 250,000 schools with an aggregate membership of 26,000,000 teachers and scholars. Our people should take an active part in its proceedings by sending delegates and reports such as may be required by the committee of arrangements and also contribute to the work financially. 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 nets of all kinds. Miss Genevieve Hallowell, prop. Mrs. J. R. Hallowell, Mgr. MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO. MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. S. R. 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BEWARE OF IMITATION Call, or Address Mail to MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO 2223 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. Bell Phone Bomont 3109 BRANCH OFFICE IN DENVER Conducted by MRS M. A. HOLLY phone Olive 1984. 2118 Arapahoe street Branch office Boulder, Colorado, 2404 Hill street. Mrs. Linnie Richards, agent, Main 6794. THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. HOLD UP THE HANDS OF THE RACE'S STAUNCHEST DEFENDERS BY SUBSCRIBING FOR 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 irik STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO: Published Every Saturday at Denver, Colorado. 1026 19th Street C. A. FRANKLIN, Editor. TERMS. One year ... ......$2.00 Six monthe .....$1.00 Three months .. $ .50 Entered at the postoffice at Denver, Colorado, as second class miailmatter. PHONE MAIN 7905. Yes! ‘Tis True!! [t's Honest All Through!!! Our $25 Suit CLEMENTS ee oi 16th St. TAI LO R HELP US BE PROMPT Many changes are occurring in the districts of the Denver postoffice, requiring new arrangement of our mailing galleys, If your paper dees 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 Menday In reach ing the subscriber, With 411,409 members and churen property valued at $11,963,110, The total number of organizations reported in 1906 for all denominations consisting in whole or in part of col- ored organizations was 36,770 as against 23.462 in 1890; the number of communicants, 3,685,097 as compared with 2,673,977 in 1890, while the value of church property increased from $26,626,488 in 1890 to $56,636,159 in 1966, a sum representing a per capita asset of $15.37 for every Afro-Ameri- can church member. The total debt on church property was $5,005,905, or 8.8 per cent of the total value, and represents a per capita indebtedness of $1.36 for every com- municant or member. A comparison of our two leading or- ganizations in the Baptist dnd Metho- dist denominations is quite interest ing. The national Baptist convention reported 18,534 organizations, with 2,261,607 communicants or members; 17,913 church edifices, with a seating capacity of 5,610,301, and 508 halls used for church services. The total value of church property reported by 17,890 organizations was $24,437,272. The African Methodist Episcopal eburch reported 6,647 organizations, with 494,777 communicants or mem- bers; 6,538 church edifices, with a seating capacity of 1,832,600, and 268 halls. The total value of church prop- erty reported by 6,299 organizations was $11,303,489. It appears from the report that the national Baptist convention has 11,- 887 more organizations, 1,766,830 more members, 11,375 more church edifices, 240 more halls and church property to the value of $13,133,783 in excess of the African Methodist Episcopal church. The total number of parsonages re- ported for all colored organizations was 4,779, valued at $3,727,884, the state of Georgia leading with 464, val- ued at $290.513. followed by South Carolina in the number of parsonages, but by Pennsylvania in the value. South Carolina reported 353 parson- ages, valued at $227,963, as compared with ninety-elght, valued at $248,700, for the state of Pennsylvania. Sunday schools numbered 34,681, with 210,148 officers and teachers and 1.740.099 scholars. First-class Dressmaking and Ladies’ Pet see. baa ee eee Wrath dk ge R. B. BOLDEN ae; (Gol: CAFE | a L< J > One of the Neatest Cafes in Town ieee Regular Dinner Service 5 >) Short Orders 1008 Nineteenh Street A NIGHT WITH Negro Composers Caencelonte can WHITE Shorter A. M. E. Church Thurs. Eve., Dec. 9 8:15 P. M. Admission - 25c aterd int a, Te gram la PAGE 6 Afro-American Denominations. Census Report Shows Large Increase In the Number of New Bodies Since 1890. “The Baptists Lead the Methodists In Membership by More Than a Million. A very interesting bulletin giving the statistics of religious bodies for the year 1906 has just been issued by the bureau of census at Washington. Par- Ucularly interesting are the statistics pertaining to the several Afro-Ameri can denominations, whose develop nent, both in church membership and in the value of church property owned, indicates a vigorous spiritual and ma- terial growth. « The report shows that there are now seventeen denominations wholly made up of colored organizations as against ten in the report of 1890. Of those given In 1890, two, the Congregational Methodist church and the Evangelist Misslonary church, have ceased to ex- ist, while the following new denomina tions appear for the first time: Colored Primitive Baptists In America. United American Free Wi!l Baptists, Church of God and Saints of Christ, Churches of the Living God {three bodies), Vol- untary Missionary Society In America, Free Christian Zion Church of Christ and Reformed Methodist Union Epis- copal church. The denominations composed only in part of colored organizations are twen- ty-six in number as against nineteen in 1890. For these denominations no attempt was made to ascertain the number of cclored communicants be- longing to the connectional white eburches, only those churches that were made up wholly of colored com- municants being accepted as a basis upon which to determine the number of colored organizations. The denominations consisting wholly of colored churches reported 31,893 or- ganizations, with 3,207,307 members and church property valued at $44,- 673,019, while those denominations made up oniy in part of colored churches reported 5.377 organizations DENVER ITEMS The feasting, the dancing, the decorations, the music at the Soda Dispensers' Ball will be as joyous as Spring, Dec. 2. There are times of fun ALWAYS at the Soda Dispensers' Ball, East Turner Hall, Dec. 2. Nuff Sed! Bud Thomas is there with the word. Behold all the stars. Mrs. Tennie Talbert of Chicago is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Montgomery. Mrs. John A. Brushwood of Colorado Springs is in Missouri, visiting Warrensburg on business and Kansas City on pleasure. Fred Clark has returned to the city from Western University at Quindaro, being compelled to leave school because of his health. He speaks in glowing terms of the school. J. S. Thornton of Kansas City is here and may make this his home. Wm Burns will sing the late ballad Mrs. John Short is very ill. Mrs. A. J. Mullins is having extensive renovations made to her home on the West Side. Misses Beatrice and Helen Thrashley led a happy party of young folk to the home of Miss Beatrice Thrashley Monday evening of last week and tendered her a surprise on the occasion of her birthday. Jessie Stone and Earl Jones will do their bit of comedy, "There it comes again." R. C. Culpepper is ill at his home on South Marion and Newell street. He is making improvement but slowly. The Carnation Art Club was entertained yesterday by Mrs. D. W. Phillips at 2828 Curtis street and will be entertained next Friday by Mrs. Brown of 1340 Kalamath street. You will have the time of your life at the Olympia Band Boys' Entertainment at East Turner Hall, Thursday, Dec. 9th. Admission, 35 cents..That's all. Dr. De Frantz has removed his office to this city from Pueblo, and will office with Dr. McClain. Mr. Lee Wilson has made a name as being Colorado Spring's best comedian, black face, song and dance man. Don't miss seeing him. George Elkins will be there with his latest dance, the Who la, who la, and comedy song, "I want myself a little Salome." S. A. Bondurant, dealer in slightly worn men's clothing. Dress suits for rent. 1077 Broadway. 'Phone Main 3433. The feasting, the dancing, the decorations, the music at the Soda Dispensers' Ball will be as joyous as Spring, Dec. 2. There has been a dispensation granted for the United Brothers of Friendship whereby for a short time new members may be received for an initiation fee of $2.00. Application can be made through any member of the order or the officers. Dress making and plain sewing done by Mrs. R. W. Kelly at her residence, 929 W. Seventh avenue. Guaranteed satisfactory. --- THE STATESMAN. DENVER. ADO. PAGE. 8. Mrs. John A. Brushwood of Colorado Springs is in Missouri, visiting Warrensburg on business and Kansas City on pleasure. Fred Clark has returned to the city from Western University at Quindaro, being compelled to leave school because of his health. He speaks in glowing terms of the school. J. S. Thornton of Kansas City is here and may make this his home. Wm Burns will sing the late ballad from Hanastiens, "I'd give this world to you." At the True Reformers Hall Friday night there was a social at which a large number of members of the order were entertained by the Rosebud Fountain. The early part of the evening was given over to a short program with Mrs. Carris presiding. The close was a feast of light refreshments. Three Special Prizes will be given to the Ladies selling the greatest number of tickets. 1st Prize, a Handsome Glass Punch Bowl. Every Lady get a prize. Secure tickets from the following ladies: Mrs. Katie Carper, Miss Blanch Cunningham and Josephine Allen Mr. and Mrs. John Leftridge are almost ready to occupy their enlarged home on Lafayette street, which is being prepared for them by Contractor Howard. Denver's Greatest Entertainers have spared no pains in making this the Grandest Reception of the Season. Committee: John W. Levell, W. A. Rice, Leonard Anderson, J. W. Watkins, Mr. James Come early and stay late Several persons have come to the city from Palestine, Texas, because of the removal to this city of one of the new officers of the Rio Grande road. They are Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Walton, Will Copeland, Mrs. Clara Saunders, and E. Strauther. Admission, 50c : Refreshments Free Music By Great Western Orchestra Tom Berry, Denver's best basso, will sing the famous bass solo, "Roll on thou deep blue sea." Tom Rooks, the Georgia comedian, will open your eyes with funny jokes and gags, and the late success, "I'm goin' to please myself." 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