Denver Star

TRANKLIN'S PAPER THE STATESMAN FILTERED WATER HAS CONTRIBUTED TO DENVER'S HEALTH TWENTY-FIRST YEAR FILTER HAS TO DIE TO THE CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS OF DENVER. Pure wholesome water is essential to human existence. Science teaches that 58.5 per cent of the human body is composed of water, and it goes without saying that if the water supplied the body is not pure and wholesome the body cannot be healthy. The populated areas of the United States have reached a point in their development where pure water, safe for domestic use, can no longer, except in very rare cases, be obtained in large quantities fro m natural sources of supply. It can only be furnished through the medium of artificial purification. This condition was presented in Europe many years ago. Research be begun in London, England, to discover means of protecting the health of the people against the danger arising from the inevitable pollution of water supplies, has in the past 20 years perfected a system of purification that guarantees pure wholesome water wherever it is used and properly operated. The basic principle of the system is filtration to remove silt, solids, and ordinary bacteria from the water, and chemical treatments to destroy vegetable growths and all harmful bacteria. The principle of filtration is fundamental, though the method of application varies between several systems in use. It consists in the abstract of passing water through a sufficient depth of gravel and fine sand to remove all impurities in suspension. The particles of sand and gravel lying close together permit the water to pass with reasonable freedom, but retard the passage of even the most minute bodies that are carried in the water. The systems of chemical treatment vary according to the duty required. The plant of the Denver Union Water Company was the first large water plant in the United States to be equipped with a complete purification system, and until the past two or three years it was the only large plant in the country that filtered and treated scientifically every drop of water delivered to consumers. Denver also was the first city in the United States to be supplied with filtered water before the more advanced and perfect methods of treatment came into use. Its first systems, though crude as compared with present-day systems, were the best that DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1909 were known at the time, and no time has been lost or money spared in keeping the purification system abreast of the times. As the plants grew to meet the needs of the city they have been equipped with the best appliances that science has devised. The management of this phase of the water business has been as careful and painstaking in the interest of public health as has the general management of the plant in the interest of economical and efficient operation. That it has been successful is demonstrated by the fact that no city in the United States is supplied with better water than Denver. There are three methods of applying the principle of filtration in general use in water purification plants throughout the world, and all three of them are used in Denver. The first or oldest method is known as the infiltration system. It was first used extensively in Germany. It is utilized by driving tunnels or galleries under or beside flowing streams or bodies of water to collect the underground flow. The tunnels or galleries deliver the water into conduits and they in turn to pumping plants or gravity reservoirs for distribution. The next system to come into general use in the United States is known as the mechanical system. As applied, huge tanks or basins are built with false bottoms of fine mesh screen or other strainers. Over the false bottom is laid from three to five feet of fine sand or gravel. The water to be treated is turned into the tanks or basins at the top and gradually percolates through the sand and gravel, to be taken up by collector pipes placed beneath the strainers. These pipes convey the water to conduits to bring it to the distributing system. The mechanical system derives its name from the method used to cleanse the sand in the tanks or basins of the impurities that accumulate from the passage of the water. Every few hours, as the sand becomes clogged, filtered water under pressure is introduced upward through the sand layers. Its passage upward through the sand carries all impurities to the surface, to be run into waste pipes with the unfiltered water that was left in the filters when the cleansing process began. The latest of the systems to come into general use is known as the English slow-sand process. Under this system the filters are built in the form of huge basins covering an area of anywhere from one-half to three or four acres. The basins are from ten to twelve feet in depth, lined and floored with concrete, and filled to a depth of from three to five feet with fine sand and gravel, as in the case of the mechanical system. Under the gravel and sand is a network of perforated tile pipe or collectors ranging from six to twenty-four inches in diameter. The water turned into the basins above the sand gradually percolates through the layers to these collectors, and is conveyed to reservoirs or conduits connecting with the distributing system. The rapidity of the flow of water through the filtering material is governed by the depth in the basins above the sand, and can be regulated at will according to the condition of the water. The slow-sand filters are cleaned by removing the top layer of sand which contains the extracted impurities, and replacing it with fresh, clean sand that has been thoroughly washed in a mechanical washer and exposed to the sun in brick or concrete bins. Denver's first water plant, which began to furnish water in 1872, applied the infiltration system, then in a crude state, by sinking a large well near the bank of the Platte River at Fifteenth street. The well was located about 100 feet from the channel of the stream, and the water it collected percolated this distance through the sand and gravel of the river bank. The second plant, located near the site of the present West Denver pumping station of The Denver Union Water Company, applied the same principle with certain improvements that had been devised. It built a series of cribs beside the channel of the stream above the pumping plant. The cribs were surrounded with a mixture of charcoal and sand which supplied a finer screening mixture than the natural mixture of sand and gravel. This plant was installed in 1882. The next development saw the perfection of the infiltration system as now in general use. The water company, in building its Cherry creek plant, drove a series of galleries beside the creek-bed at a depth of about 20 feet below the natural channel of the stream and from 100 to 200 feet distant from it. These galleries were connected with a conduit leading to the present Capitol Hill reservoir. This system collects only the underground flow of the stream. Most of the water gathered has percolated for miles through sand and gravel, and is FIVE CENTS A COPY rendered absolutely sterile by the natural filtering material. When the success of this system was demonstrated the old plant above the West Denver pumping station was abandoned and a new plant identical with the Cherry Creek plant was built south of Mississippi street. In 1889 a similar plant was constructed by the water company at the entrance of Platte canon and the water brought to the city through 23 miles of conduit. The only drawback to the use of the filtration system exclusively for Denver is in the fact that the limited flow of the streams available during a considerable portion of the year, does not furnish enough water to make the sub-channel supply dependable for the heavy service demanded, though the yield would be more than sufficient for most cities in the country of like population. The limitations upon this system as a supply for Denver was appreciated by the water company in 1891, and to guard against the danger of having an inadequate supply of filtered water, the officials of the company turned their attention to the mechanical system which had just been patented in the United States. In 1892 it installed the first plant of that type built west of the Mississippi river and one of the first ten in the country. The plant was located about two miles below Platte canon and is still in operation. When it was completed and put in operation less than a dozen cities in the United States had started to build filter plants. Poughkeepsie, Hudson, West Point, Mt. Vernon and Auburn, New York; St. Johnsbury, Vt.. Lawrence and Lowell, Mass., and a few other small cities had plants under way, and a few others were experimenting with them. Not a large city except Denver had even approached the subject of purification seriously. The knowledge and experience gained concerning the treatment and purification of water in the United States since that time must be attributed principally to the experiments and operations of these pioneer systems. The Denver plant, like the plants in the other cities that were pioneers in the purification of water, has contributed its share of this knowledge and experience and its share of the expense of learning for the whole country how best to treat water for domestic use. The water of the Platte river is particularly refractory because of the immense quantity of fine silt carried as a result of its rapid flow from the mountains, and the problem of its treatment was one of the most difficult and interesting that has been presented in the United States. Months of study and close application were required before the new system of filtration was adapted perfectly to the peculiar needs of the water that had to be treated. Continued on page 2 PAGE. ’ THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. "BROAD MINDED MINISTER. | SDB a es gasp [Ea a aa er phe Aga eee, Sake cae Ne ee Sc ee? rae Worker For Uplift of the Masses. At the recent Afro-American confer- ence of the M. E. church held at Or- angeburg, S. C., Rev. M. M. Mouzon, pastor of Centenary M. E. church, Charleston, S C., was conspicuous be- cause of the great work he had done at his present charge. Dr. Mouzon is , .2 | ore ££ > & 4 p Mw | A y _ f REY. M. M. MOUZON. a silent force which brings good re- sults out of seeming impossibilities. For six years he served the denomina- tion as presiding elder of the Green- ville (S. C.) district. He not only served his church, but he manifested deep interest in the material advancement of his race and inspired many individ- uals to improve along lines that help to make a people industrially, intellec- tually, socially and religiously strong. Dr. Mouzon is a product of Clarke uni- versity, and because of his ability as a scholar and knowledge of the needs of our young men and women along edu- cational lines he is now one of the trustees of Clafin university and also of Sterling college. His success is due to his making an intelligent study of the needs of the people and showing them how to overcome difficulties. Bishops’ Council to Meet Jan. 12. The semianpvual meeting of the council of bishops of the A. M. E. Zion church will be held at Greens. boro, N. ©. beginning Jan. 12, when business affecting the general inter- ests of the denomination will be trans. acted. The bishops of the denomina- tion are: Right Rev. J. W. Hood, P. R. Harris, Alexander Walters, G. W. Clinton, J. W. Alstork, J. W. Smith. J. 8. Caldwell, G. L. Blackwell and A. J. Warner. Tendency of the Criminal White Man. The tendency of the Negro to run down criminals among his own people and hand them over to justice is as great as or greater than among other races. But the tendency of the crim- inal white man to take advantage of Tace prejudice and make some Negro the scapegoat of his crimes is proved by the many instances in which it is done.—Springfield (fl.) Forum. Lawmakers Should Have Clean Hands. We have not beard anything more of the bill recently introduced in con- gress by J. Thomas Hefli:. of Alabama providing for separate street car ac- commodations in the District of Co- lumbia for whites and Afro-Americaus. If it fs true that this man Heflin still has an Indictment hanging over his head for attempted murder he should be the last man to father such a reso- lution. That the bill will die in the committee room is our firm belief. So should! Heflin and his kind. Clean men are wanted for lawmakers. Phone 5247 Main. 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Gloser Union For |G ee as Men of Business i, | Social Genter. : Commercial Council Recently Organized a Washington ls Designed to Promote the Political, Educational and Industrial Interests of the Race—Front Rank For Architect Lankford. SBC WASMINBUM UVVUMIMerCial COULD: ceil, which was: recently organized in the District of Columbia, is designed to stimulate the business instinct of Afro-Americans, to co-operate with those of the race now engaged in busi- ness by concentrating patronage as far as. possible and to encourage the establishment of new enterprises to supply in part the commodities needed by the 100,000 of our people in the District and vicinity. Having no special representative in congress, in the board of trade or chain. ber of commerce, the council is de- signed to speak for Afro-Americans in matters that have a peculiar bearing upon their political, commercial, edu- cational and industrial well being. It will stand for the development of the race along all lines of useful endeavor and will aim to give practical evidence of its sympathy to every movement looking toward the civic betterment of all concerned. J. A. Lankford, the first president of the Washington Commercial council, is the pioneer architect of the Negro race—the first Negro in the country to open an office and bid for the patron- age of the nation in his chosen pro- feasion. As an architect, contractor ands builder Mr. Lankford: stands 1 the front rank. As the designer of the True Reformers’ hall at Washing: ton he introduced the fashion, which has since been adopted by the race’s leading fraternities, of having a com- modious auditorium and lodge building of its own. The True Reformers’ hall has revolutionized the great north- western section of the nation’s capital and made it possible for our people to secure homes in the very best portion of the city; which had been previously inaccessible. Several years ago Mr. Lankford founded the Washington branch of the National Negro Business league, which was wonderfully suc- cessful under his guidance, and for a number of years he was its vice pres. ident. He is the only man of his race to hold the degree of master of mechan. feal science conferred by Wilberforce university, of which institution he is a life trustee. He has also been hon ored with scientific degrees by Shaw university and the A. and M., college at Normul, Ala. He is said to have designed and erected more large build ings than any other Negro architect ir the country and enjoys a lucrative practice among both races Mr, Lank. ford js 1 thirty-third degree Mason, a true reformer xnd member of the Or der of St. Luke and Mosaic Templars. Of the other officers Mr, Freeman i: al expert photographer; Mr. Stocktor is president of the Washington Sight i~ Colmpany; Dr. Gwathney is a 8 # surgeon dentist; Mr. Dyson is a Prosperous undertaker; Mr. Thomp, ix at the head of the principal news bureau of the race ou the con- t it: Mr. Murray is joint owner of a dpree printing establistment and et ts a jurevely patroniz Sggndae!. yea ‘0 zed the. | So r ee y ve “ : SS _ Ai Seedlbneee scent coger ater; Mr. Henry is connectea witn a leading typewriting company, carries on a general merchandise ‘business and is commander of the Buchanan garri- son of the Army and Navy union; Mr. Griffin is chief of the Washington branch of the True Reformers, a no- tary public and is interested in other enterprises of large proportions; Dr. Jennifer is an expert statistician at- tached to the bureau of statistics of the department of commerce and la- bor; Rey. J. D. Pare is a publisher and has had close relations with the North Carolina state fair; Mr, Under- down carries on the largest and best equipped delicatessen business owned by the race in this country; Mr. Cal- Joway headed the Negro department of the recent Jamestown exposition and is now developing a Negro town for the benefit of the home seeking members of his race at Lincoln, Md., and Captain Leatherwood is a news- dealer and owner of a printing and publishing plant. The entire roster is made up of substantial business men who exert a wholesome influence upon the race through their respective ave- nues of commerce and professional ac- tivity. $ VIRGINIA’S FAIR RECORD. State Auditor's Report Shows Happy Conditions—No Lynchinasa In 1909. While some of cur editorial brethren are opposed to the constant recital of statistics showing the progress of the race in business, property holding and the professions, there are some facts along these lines in our. possession which we believe it to be our duty to inform the public of. For instance. the report of the auditor of public ac- counts at Richmond, Va., recently published, says: Negroes in Virginia own $13,500,000 in personal and real property. Rich- mond comes first in this estimate, Nor- folk second and Petersburg third. Norfolk county leads the counties, the next-four in order being Halifax, Southampton, Mecklenburg and Bruns- wick. Buchanan and Dickinson coun- ties are shown by the latest census to have practically no Negro popula- tion, a inost unusual condition, There are elght banks in the state owned by our people and five insurance compa- nies. t There was not a single lynching iu Virginia in 1909. Virginia is said to be the only southern state that can boast this condition, Baltimore as Social Genter. Brilliant Function Given by City’s Most Exclu. Sive Soclety Attracts Wide Atteation. Lively Music and Gayly Dressed Women Add Enchantment to the Occasion. baltimore. as far as Afro-American: are concerned, is known all over the country as a city of homes. Here per haps, as in uo other city, they live ac | cording to their means, and thus the; have homes that are comfortable, in viting and well kept. “It is also note | for its many handsome women. Dur ing the winter season society leader: will vie with each in the style, charic. ter and elaborateness of their selec! gatherings. Especially is this true dur ing the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Entertainments, house par ties. concerts and balls are given {r great numbers, The great event thus far was the reception and balt given by the Balti more assembly on Dec. 29. The as sembly was organized a little over twe years ago by au few men who realized the need In Baltimore of an organiza. tion which would meet the social needs of the better class of, Afro-American: Th contradistinction to the usual pub lic functions at which the only quali fication for entrance is the payment ot the admission fee. Although young In years, the assembly has proved the wisdom of its founders to be unselfish and it has steadily grown in public fi'or and is today the leading’ organ ization of its kind in Baltimore. ‘The recent reception was one of the finest yet given by the society, and those who were fortunate enough to secure invitations were overwhelmed by the _generosity of their host. The receptiot was held in the beautiful pink room of the Lyric theater, which was gor: geously decorated with potted plants and cut flowers for the occasion, Hidden behind a huge bower of flow. ers and plants a large orchestra fur nished music for the excellent dance programm arranged by the board of governors. Never before in the his tory of Baltimore bas such a scene een witnessed. Here handsome wo men in bewitching gowns trailed bs leaning upon the arms of the gallan' swains of the Monumental City. ‘There were business snd professional met and women, representing the highes type of manhood and womanhood o} the race, tripping the fantistic toe in tanner and with the ease and grace surpassing even those who mak claims to belonging to the “smart set’ of the white race. Washington, Phila delphia, New York and Boston wer all represented at this brilliant re ception, which was conceded to be {1 natlonal importance only excelled bj the inaugural balls which are held tt Washington every four years. At inid night « buffet supper was served. anc in the wee sma’ hours carriages.,. tax! cabs aid other vehicles of conveyance in, which the guests came were nu morons, To the president of the Baltimor assembly is due In a large measure th great sucvess attending this society function, William H. Bishop. who ba: been president since Its organization is ue of the gest oromivent men i Kaltinore iu both social and business life... He belongs to one of the oldest families of the state and is well quali- fied to guide the destinies of the or- ganization over which he reigns su- preme. Heé ‘has not only succeeded in bringing all the social factions to- Gether under one banner, but has suc- ceeded in juteresting older men to the extent that they are now more. mind- ful of their social obligations than ever before. 3 Clarence Chambers, secretary of the assembly. also deserves a large share of credit for his’ arduous labors in be half cf this avant He is a young bei dict, and his hand could be seen ip all details whith stch a large affair en- tails. The other officers are James W. Hughes, treasurer. and John C. Mat- thews, vice president. Both of these gentlemen are well known in the so celal life of the city. The officers are assisted by a board of governors whose members are the following: Messrs, Mason A, Hawkins, Carring- ton L, Davis, E, Bernard Taylor, Ralph V. Cook and Drs. William H. Wright and Lewis H. Fenderson. Boys’ Department of Y. M. C. A. The boys’ department of the Cariton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association in Brooklyn and the basketball team are among the most interesting features of the work. The boys: meet once a week for Bible study, business and physical exercise. This department of the work fs In charge of Norman D, Johnson, a capa- ble young man, who is devoted to as- sociation work. The boys are genteel, earnest and manly in their deportwnent and are given every encouragement in their work by Secretary R. P. Hamtin. This Dear, Innocent Soul Is Mistaken. Is not the New York Age a little out of the way wheu it says it gave out ex- clusively the news of the appointment of Lieutenant Davis as wilitary at- tache to Liberia? Why, bless your dear, innocent soul, we were a week abead of you and had {t both from our reporter in Washington, R. W. Tbomp- son, and from our local reporter even before Thompson sent it on. Brush up a little, gents.—Baltimore Afro-Amer- fean Ledger, SHE IS FIT TO BE A QUEEN. Brave Woman Who Personally Inves- tigated Horrible Lynching at Cairo. Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnette at her own expense hired two detectives and went to Cairo, Ill, and in person in- vestigated the causes that led up to the horrible Iynchings of recent hap pening in that city. She found a lot of cowards and “pooltoons” in the race. But that didn’t daunt our Ida, for she ferreted the matter out and marched herself boldly up to headquarters at Springfield and as boldly demanded that the sheriff be not reinstated, and the governor has refused to reinstate the derelict sheriff, Why wouldn't the race be proud of such a woman? She is fitto bea queen. Here's to you, Mme. Barnette. and may your days be long upon the land;which the Lord thy God giveth thee.—Iudianapolis (Ind.) freeman. 2 Dy teas eck ce ae eee ee The Brooklyn Eye says: Professor Ry R. Wright of the Georgia State college for colored youth is being credited by many race papers as having first suggested the Idea of a semicentennial Negro exposition. We believe so too, Wright !s president of the Georgia Fair association.:which hns held sev- eral successful fairs at Maton. - TRINIDAD ITEMS. Mrs. Tillie Harris has gone to Kansas to look after her property. A party of young people went coasting Wednesday evening. Those who made up the party were Misses Ella Smith, Cora Blackwood, Lavinia Rodgers; Messrs. Frazier, Moore, Charley Blackwood, Nathaniel Smith and John Cruter. Mrs. Bettie Brice entertained at an elaborate dinner party Sunday evening. The house was beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. M. Blackwood, Mrs. A. E. Sutton, Mrs. A. Rose, Mrs. Devan, Misses Smith, Scott, Rodgers, Blackwood, Ethel and Hattie Sutton and Messrs. Smith and Sutton. Mrs. Della Castle and little son, Marion, and her sister, Miss Espinola Duncan, have gone to Hennessey, Okla., to visit for a month. Miss Duncan will then go to Chicago to visit. Simpson's Rest Lodge gave their first annual banquet last Monday evening, Dec. 27. The affair was largely attended and was a pleasant success in every way. We wish this lodge as great, if not greater success, in every undertaking in the future and urge upon each person who is loyal to his race to help them lift the banner high. Christmas was observed in both churches with the usual exercises given churches with the usual excises given by the children who always welcome the coming of Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Mrs. Mattle Rose, who has been indisposed for some time, is able to be up and her friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. J. H. Barker is home from Albuquerque and seems somewhat improved. Mrs. Ecles is better after a serious illness. Mrs. James Harris has gone to Kansas for a visit. Miss Nelson McAlpine, who spent her Xmas in Fort Worth, Texas, has returned home and reports a good time. Mr. McAlpine has returned from a two weeks' trip to Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas. Miss Gertrude Campbell, of Pueblo, is in our city for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Monroe Grant. The young people of the Methodist church gave a "Funny Program" last Thursday in which much talent was shown in the rendition of recitations, jokes and songs. A supper consisting of chile, sandwiches and cream was served after the program. New Year's night the Building Club held open house at the home of Mrs. Mattle Rose from 8 to 12 p. m. The evening was spent in various ways and a delicious luncheon was served at a late hour. Mrs. Carruth and sister, Miss Emma Helm, have returned from Texas, where they were called by the death of their mother. They were accompanied here by Miss Lena Helm. Mrs. Bettle Brice entertained at dinner last Sunday for some of her young friends. Those who partook of the feast were: Misses Ida Scott, Hattie Sutton, Ethel Sutton, Cora Blackwood, Louvina Rodgers, Ella THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO Miss Espinola Duncan and her sister, M Wallace Castle, have gone to Hennessey, Okla., for a visit, from which place Miss Duncan will go to Chicago. PRESIDING ELDER WRITES To the Ministers, Members and Friends of the Denver Presiding Elder District, Greeting: Time in its rapid flight has brought us face to face once more with the duties, possibilities and problems of another new period, and as we stand upon the dinging embers of the Old Year and cast an eye backward, let us from our bosoms take the mantel of sweet charity and fold it gently over the faults and mistakes we have seen in others, and let us consider that we, too, are also human. Let us bury as deep as possible our sorrows and trials of the past, and enter into the bright future full of joyous hope. Loud and fierce the chilly winds of adversity may have blown 'round about your homes the past year, and indeed some of our beloved and sacrificing missionaries have heard the wolf of want howl very near their door. Yet He who stilled the winds, calmed the waves and fed kajah and Hager, has fed and will continue to feed and deliver you. During the past year many of your homes were visited by sore affliction and death, and ere the close of this year the time will come to others. But let us remain loyal to God, true to ourselves and friends, and for each other continue to pray. Among the minister who have and are yet passing through severe mental affliction is the Rev. A. M. Ward, pastor of Shorter. He has a sick father, has buried a beloved sister and also a sister-in-law, and at this writing his affectionate wife lies in the hospital seriously ill. My own family was also invaded by death and an elder brother and my only sister passed on before me to their heavenly home. I can fully sympathize with him. And for them in their affliction I ask the prayers of the churches throughout the district. A braver set of men never lived than those who are doing our missionary work out here. They are climbing the mountains planting the gospel standard on the hill top and in valley wherever they find the people, sharing with them their suffering and privation. The men are not only brave but loyal to the church, looking after its spiritual and temporal interests in every way possible, laying special stress on the ingathering of souls. Last year, despite all adversity, the reports at the end of the conference year showed an increase of about 10 per cent along all lines. To ask more of you this year would seem like oppression; to ask less would mean retrogression. Knowing as I do your love for the local church and your pride for the general church and connection, I can the more cheerfully leave this matter with you. And now, ministers, members and friends, may health, wealth, strength and a happy and prosperous New Year be yours, is the prayer and wish of your humble servant. Yours for Christ and His kingdom and for peace and humanity, J. C. C. OWENS P. E. Address for the present: 727 E. Huerfano St. Colorado Springs, Colo. January 1, 1910. We have "The Struggle," by Lawyer Sidney C. Tapp, in the Quincy building. Mr. Tapp's book shows him to be a scholar and a broad, liberal-minded man. He made a national reputation as a lawyer when he freed Caleb Powers of Kentucky after some of the greatest lawyers of the country had failed. Every Tuesday Evening Beginning Jan. 11, 1910 BRITANNIA HALL 1432 Arapahoe, 3rd floor, Phone M 7413 Prof. Night and Ed. Orington Admission 25 Cents CALUMET CLUB 2149 Curtis Street Headquarters for Porters Waiters, and Railroad Men. Frank Burnley and Ltd. Hamilton, proprietors. 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 2100 ARAPAHOE ST. THE ALLEN ONLY COLORED DRUGS Pure Drugs, Hot and C ticles and Cigars. compounded by a Regist PROMPT DELIVERY T THE ALLEN DRUG STORE ONLY COLORED DRUG STORE IN THE CITY Pure Drugs, Hot and Cold Drinks, Toilet Articles and Cigars. Prescriptions carefully compounded by a Registered Pharmacist. PROMPT DELIVERY TO ANY PART OF CITY G. A. ALLEN, Prop'r. In Regard to Chri We have a nice asso --- In Regard to Christmas Presents---- 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. Phone Main 8232 (Thirty-first and Blake Sts.) Assemblies every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. and every Friday at 7:30 p. m. All are welcome to assemble with us. Elder M. Perry, Pastor; J. S. Christian, Exangelist. 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 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 Coke - - $5.00 per ton 2475 Arapahoe Street STORE 1120 25th STREET 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. THE ORIGINAL 1827 Stout Street Phone Main 5811 DRUG STORE STORE IN THE CITY Cold Drinks, Toilet Ar- Prescriptions carefully opered Pharmacist. O ANY PART OF CITY stmas Presents---- rtment of Xmas pres- ry, Carving Sets, Per- PAGE. 18. PHONE MAIN 3230 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 1545 CENTENNIAL LODGE NO. 4. 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. SUREKA LODGE NO. 13. tibuquerque, N. M., meets first and third Tuesdays in the month. All persons in good standing invited. H. BRAMLETT, W. M. SIMPSON REST LODGE. Simpson Rest Lodge, No. 10, A. F. & A. m., 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 MESA LODGE 20, A. F. & A. M., Grand Junction, meets the first and third Wednesdays in the month. J. E HARRIS, W. M. T. P. LANGDOY, 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 in good standing are invited. HENRY ANDERSON. HOG IN ONES VINGES HIRAM COMMANDERY NO. 20. A. F. & A. M. Hiram Commandery Knights Templar meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month at 1832 Arrapahoe street. B. HILL, E. C. T. W. RICHMOND, Recorder, 2350 Curtis St. FAR WEST CHAPTER NO. K A M. Meets the second Wednesday. W. H. FINLEY, H. P. WL. 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. 1934, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets the urst and third Monday nights in the month at Odd Follows 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, 1822 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 Olarence 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 Arap- ahoe street. Western Star Lodge No. 128, U. B. of F., meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at 1882 Arapahoe street. H. B. BROWN, W M. R. GRIGSBY, Sec. JOSHUA LODGE NO. 2, U. B. F. Colorado Springs. Meets every first and fourth 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 Wednesday 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. C. A. FRANKLIN, C. C. W. A. Rice, K. of R. & S.; AETNA CAMP NO. -. U. R. K. OF P Meets at 1712 Curtin street the second and fourth Friday nights in the month G. B. PASH. Captain A. J. LYLES. Recorder ```markdown ``` EURENA COMPANY NO. 4. Meets the first and fourth Tuesdays R. BUTLER, Captain. HENRY BANKS, Recorder. COLUMBINE COURT NO. 278. Meets the second and fourth Tues day 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. 28, 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, Secy. 2222 Arapahoe Street. GAINES TEMPLE, No. 4, S. M. T. Of Trinidad, meets the first and third Monday afternoons at 8 o'clock at Marble hall, 111 First street A. B. SUTTON, W. P M. B. WILSON, Sec. RICE LODGE NO. 89. I. B. O. B. of W. meets first and third Wednesday night in each month at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting ED 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 1822 Arapahoe street. C. M. Hughes Master. Mrs. M. M 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. MRS. NORINNE DONEAL. Sec. 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. S. WILLA MAY, M. P. 1360 Hazel Court. QUEEN OF THE WEST NO.1. Queen of the West Temple No. 1 holds regular monthly meeting first 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, 8. 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. In the Matter of the Estate of Eleanor 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, 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. 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. Mid-Week Meetings. The trustees meet the first Tuesday at 8 p. m. Official board meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. Eureka Literary Society every Tuesday night at 8 p. m. Raymond Clark, president. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Sewing Circle meets the first and third Thursday afternoons at 2:30. Mrs. Ella Leniza, president. The W. M. M. S. meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoons at 2:30. Mrs. E. N. Ward, president. The Stewardess' board meets the first and third Friday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. Unity Hall, president. Teachers meet every Friday at 7:00 p. m. Class meeting every Friday at 8:00 p. m. A cordial welcome is extended to all who enter our doors. A. MILTON WARD, Pastor Residence 119 23rd St. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 20th and Arapahoe Sts. Services from May 1st to October 1st. Sunday Services. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. J. W. Jackson, Supt. Preaching at 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 p. m. A. C. Jackson, Pres. Communion at the evening service the first Sunday in each month. Mid-Week Meetings. Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Teachers' meeting, Thursday, 8:00 p. m. Sewing Circle, Friday afternoon, 2:30 p. m. Mrs. John R. Jackson, President. Mission Circle, second and fourth afternoons, 2:30 p. m. Mrs. Lillie L. Smith, President. Dorcas Society. Mrs Willis, President. Deacon and Trustee Boards meet Tuesday before first Sunday at 8:00 p. m. REV. D. E. OVER, Pastor. 2957 Glenarm Place S. D. A. MISSION 2806 California Street. SERVICES. Sabbath school, 10 a. m.; preaching, 11:15 a. m.; bible study, 2:30 p. m. Thepublic is cordially invited to attend these meetings. ELDER T. H. BRANCH. Pastor. The People's Presbyterian church, Twenty-third and Washington avenue. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m.; Young People's Christian Endeavor, 6:30 to 7:30 p. m.; regular evening services, 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting every Friday evening. PIANOS $100.00 ONLY COMPLETE OF ACCURATE POCKET REFERENCE OF DENVER THE BROWNELL INDEX 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. We need a Midday Agent in every town and can offer an opportunity to make money to suitable young men who apply at once. Result of 15 years e making. 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All orders shipped same day letter i You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby make FULL CASH WITH OLDER and enclose this advert plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cut at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfac We are perfectly reliable Banker, Express or Freight these tires, you will find finer than any tire you have that when you want a big order at once, hence this m OASTER-BR prices charged by dealers DO NOT WAS wonderful offers we are n NEAR CYCLE any kind of terms, until you have received our complete Free Catalog illustrating and describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade, old patterns and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW ES and wonderful new offers made possible by selling from factory to rider with no middlemen's profits. 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Count of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.56 per pair) if you send DER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned by reason they are not satisfactory on examination. And money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, Agent or the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased cycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial markable tire offer. IKES, built-up-wheels, saddles, podals, parts and repairs, everything in the bicycle line are sold by us at half the price and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. 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 asking. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. from THORNS, CAC TACKS or GLASS. intentional knife cuts, can other tire. PAGE 00.00 at their home ents. MUSIC CO. building REFERENCE OF DENVER INDEX Everywhere." 0 Firms—Maps and Mis- cents. K 1837, DENVER, COLO. T WILL COST YOU Big FREE BICYCLE catalogue complete line of high-grade BICYCLES and SUNDRIES at PRICES dealer in the world. BICYCLE from anyone at any price, received our complete Free Cata- tion of high-grade and low-grade learn of our remarkable LOW are possible by selling from factory rent deposit, Pay the Freight and liberal terms which no other everything and get much valu- tual. own and can offer an opportunity apply at once. F TIRES ONLY $4.80 PER FAIR ```markdown ``` Notice the thick rubber truss "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. ing, very durable and lined inside which closes up small punctures from satisfied customers stating season. They weigh no more than several layers of thin, specially smooth felt when riding on asphalt which prevents all air from being action. The regular price of these a special factory price to the rider used. We ship C.C.D. on approval, strictly as represented. The price $4.55 per pair) if you send it. We will also send one nickel coins on full paid orders (these metal navy gashes). Tires to be returned examination. a bank. Ask your Postmaster, PAGE.16 LA JUNTA. Rev. Watson filled the pulpit Sunday morning and night. His sermons were full of inspiration. Mesdames Scott and Winchester's entertainment, given at Hubbard Chaple, proved a success. Never has the Sunday School given a more successful or better concert from the strictly artistic point of view than that of Friday night in the Hubbard Chapel. It is doubtful if the children ever experience a more beautiful ladder. At a late hour old Santa descended the ladder with a token for each little one. Christmas decorations predominated at the beautiful four-course dinner party Saturday night, at which Mesdames Winchester and McKenney presided as hostesses. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Badgett, Mr. and Mrs. Lennox, Mrs. J. W. Marshal, Rev. and Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Luther Clemens; Misses Jones, Davis and Western Vernon; Messrs. McKenney, Winchester, Jones, Scott and Brown. The charming hospitality of Mrs. J. W. Marshal was demonstrated at an elaborate dinner at which she entertained on Sunday, the holiday colors being artistically used in decorating the tables and throughout the rooms. The guests were Rev. and Mrs. Watson, Mrs. J. W. Winchester, Mrs. L. V. Greer, Miss Vertner Jones, Mr. J. W. Marshal, Mr. Harry and Wilson. Mrs. Zack Badgett entertained her family at a 6 o'clock dinner Sunday evening. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Badgett and daughter Mignon, Mr. Zack Badgett of Pueblo. Mrs. Harrison Jones, who is the guest of her son and daughter, Adbie and Vertna Jones, is on the sick list. Miss Daily Berry has returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo., on a three-weeks' visit. Mr. Wm. Moore, of Swink, Colo., was in the city visiting friends. Mrs. J .W. Wincnester will receive from 2 until 6 o'clock New Year's day. The N. U. G. Club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Vernon on Dec. 30. PROF. WILL TAYLOR, SPECIALIST ON Hard corns. Soft corns. Festered corns. Nervo-vascular corns Vascular corns Laminated corns. Flibrous corns. Callasities spots. Bunions. Chilblain feet. Ingrowing nails. Call to see me in regard to your feet. 911 18th street. Phone Main 7402. SPECIAL LOCALS FOR RENT—A furnished room with us of kitchen at 2215 Cleveland Place, or enquire at this office. FOR RENT—Front room upstairs, at 2475 Arapahoe street. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms in modern house at 2938 Welton street. Upstairs. Mrs. Holland. FOR RENT—Two nicely furnished --- THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. rooms in modern house at 3214 Champa street. Phone Champa 1458. FOR RENT—Furnished Rooms. Mrs Douglas, 1763 Clarkson, Phone White 1373. FOR RENT—A nicely furnished room for single man or woman at 2913 Welton street. FOR RENT—One furnished or two or three furnished rooms for housekeeping, suitable for man- and wife, upstairs, at 502 W. Colfax avenue. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern house at 704 29th street. Phone Main 5818. FOR RENT—Two large front rooms, elegantly furnished in modern house. Phone purple 1796. Mrsfl Callie How ard, 2418 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. FOR RENT-One upstairs front room for man and wife; use of kitchen, $5.00 month. Call Sat. and Sun. 8 to 11 a. m. Mrs. Wallace, 1404 32nd St. BOARD AND ROOMS-In modern house, 2562 Glenarm Place. Phone 8562 Main. Mrs. Frankie Martin. FOR RENT-Furnished rooms, very convenient. John Nelson, 2148 Curtis Phone Main 8034. WANTED—Two good men to cut log wood. Call at this office. FOR SALE—Nicely furnished sixroom house at 1842 Stout street. Victor Walker, phone Main 2275. 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—Neatly furnished rooms in a nice, modern house at 1023 Twenty-second street. Phone Main 5632. Between Arapahoe and Curtis streets. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, very convenient, at 2138 Stout street. FOR RENT—Cheap, a furnished house at 322 Twenty-fourth street. Mrs. Downey. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2519 Arapahoe street. Modern house. Call at 1845 Stout 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. THE COLORED AMERICAN LOAN & REALTY GO. Want your Property For Sale and For Rent. Also your Fire Insurance and Short Loan Business. Shall we have it? PHONE MAIN 5554. We have a Notary Public for the ack nowlodgment of your Legal Instrument A. A: WALLER, Secretary a 8243 CURT Fun M. LAWHO UNDERTAKEN J. STAFFORD, Lady A ASS MORTUARY EST THE BEREAVED IN THE TIME OF THEIR LOVED ONES Arapahoe St. Licen retty and Manager A. A: WALLER, Secretary and Manager Phone Main 6243 A. M. LAWH UNDERTAK MRS. J. J. STAFFORD, Lad A FIRST CLASS MORTUARY FIRST AID TO THE BEREAVED IN THE T OF THEIR LOVED ONE Parlors 1921 Arapahoe St. AWHORN RTAKER RD, Lady Assistant JUARY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE TIME OF THE DEATH OVED ONES t. Licensed Embalmer t Class SALE, AT ONCE! Half Interest and best arranged For further in- 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 A First Class CLUB FOR SALE Or Will Sell Half In One of the best and b clubs in the state. For formation address, FOR SALE, Will Sell Half Inter he best and best e state. For f address, CLUB FOR SALE, AT ONCE! One of the best and best arranged clubs in the state. For further information address. C. A. PILGRIM 444 MYERS AVENUE CRIF --- --- M. The Douglass Undertaking Company Incorporated—Bonded to the city. Phone Main 0120. 1023 19th Street ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` --- CURTIS M. HARRIS Funeral Director CRIPPLE CREEK, COLO. J. R. CONTEE, PRESIDENT, R. E. HANDY, LICENSED EM BALMER. SINCE 1920 SINCE 1920 PAGE 2 To aid in the work of evolving the successful method of treatment for this water, the company brought to Denver the best known and most skilled chemists and water experts in the United States. Their experiments at the Platte canon plant were watched with deep interest by water works officials all over the country, and they have since proved inestimably valuable in planning systems of treatment for similar water. When the Platte canon mechanical filter plant was completed and in successful operation a similar plant was installed at Marston lake to treat the water from Bear creek. While the officials of the company, and the chemists and water experts were adapting the mechanical filter system to Denver's water supply, the English slow-sand filtration system which had been perfected in England and Germany was introduced in the United States at Albany, New York, and Ashland, Wisconsin, and extensive experiments were undertaken at Lawrence, Mass. It proved so successful in those cities that when additional filter capacity was required for Denver the water company determined to install it in connection with the systems already in use. A site was selected at Platte canon to accommodate about 18 acres of filter beds. The first unit constructed was a basin having an area of two and one-half acres. The slow-sand plant, like the Platte canon mechanical plant, was the first filter of its type installed west of the Mississippi river, as well as one of the pioneer plants of the whole country. The plant has since been enlarged three times. There are now in operation six filter beds, having a total filtering area of ten and one-half acres. The normal working capacity of the filters of the Denver Union Water company, making due allowance for filters out of commission for cleaning and repairs, is about 81 million gallons daily. This is equal to nearly double the average demand for water in Denver, and $ 33\frac{1}{3} $ per cent. in excess of the maximum summer demand. The liberal capacity of the filter plants permits all of them to be operated at the lowest rate of speed that has been adopted in any plant in the country, so the process is most thorough. The slow-sand plants are required to furnish only about two million gallons per acre in twenty-four hours. The operation of the filter plants is supervised by a corps of skilled chemists. Daily analysis of the water from each source of supply are made in the companies laboratories to test its condition before it enters the filters and after it is treated. An accurate check is thus kept on the work done each day by each unit of the system. Any trace of impurity in the raw water is at once detected and remedied by proper treatment. The company's laboratory is the most completely equipped west of Chicago, and nothing pertaining to the purity of the water supply is left to guess-work or speculation. In addition to its resident chemist and regular force in the laboratory and at the filter plants, the company employs as consulting chemists a number of the best-known and most skilled water experts in the country. These experts visit Denver frequently for the purpose of checking the work done by the filter plants and offering suggestions for keeping the purification system fully abreast of the times. They are similarly employed by other water plants throughout the country, and are called upon to advise regarding the installation of new purification systems. Therefore they are in close touch with every development in the treatment and purification of water, and the operating force of the THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORAD Denver plants receive the full benefit of their information and experience. In addition to the work done in treating the water to eliminate impurities, the water company maintains a force of official inspectors who patrol the water sheds of the streams from which its supplies are secured to detect and remove every possible cause of contamination. This inspection is authoried by state laws and city ordinances that provide heavy penalties for violations. As stated in our letter of November 26, only eight municipally owned water plants in thirty-four cities of the United States having a population of 100,000 or more, filter their water. Four of the eight plants were completed within the past two or three years. Every one of the eight plants was commenced after the plant of the Denver Union Water company's filter plants. Denver's reputation is largely due to its magnificent climate, and favorable location as a health resort. Without a water supply in keeping with its natural blessings Denver never would have attained the standing it has all over the world as a most desirable place to live. The filtration and purification plants as now in operation were valued by the board of appraisers at $863,136. The valuation is most conservative, taking into consideration only the structural value of the property. The actual value of the plants to the people of Denver cannot be computed in dollars and cents, for it deals purely with human life and human usefulness. If Denver were to be deprived of filtered water for twenty-four hours, more harm would be done the health of the people than could be compensated for by the cost of ten such plants. THE DENVER UNION WATER COMPANY, by D. G. Thomas, Chief Engineer. YEARLY REPORT FOR BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 1909. Sermons preached ..... 113 Prayer meetings attended ..... 44 B. Y. P. U. meetings attended ..... 52 Funerals attended ..... 9 Weddings attended ..... 9 Baptized ..... 24 Received by letter ..... 5 Received by Christian experience. 32 Watch care ..... 7 Collections from all sources. $2,416.02 The following named persons, officers: Deacons—Edward W. Williams, Alfred Slayton, James Jones, Grant Loveless, Jerry Steele, Cohen Grant, Harry Polk. Trustees—I. H. Harper, Matt. Murry, George Pooh. Assistant clerk—Mrs. Claudie Pash. Financial secretary—Mrs. M. E. Morrison. Treasurer—I. H. Harper. Superintendent of Sunday school—Mrs. Ida Slayton. President of B. Y. P. U.—Mrs. Mary Williams. President of Mission Circle—Mrs. A. E. Reynolds. President of Sewing Circle—Mrs. M. E. Morrison. President of Free Will Club—Mrs. Ellen Johnson. President of Pastor's Aid Club Mrs. Ellen Johnson. 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 ONE CHAMPA 1076 THE CLOTHES SHOP 16TH STREET TE TABOR GRAND ES AT MODERATE PRICES... WARD COLLINS Mixologist LEWIS MAXWELL Treasurer THE QUALITY CLOTHES SHOP 1015 16TH STREET OPPOSITE TABOR GRAND ..GOOD CLOTHES AT MODERATE PRICES.. TOM BROWN HOWARD COLLINS LEWIS MAXWELL Secretary Mixologist Treasurer THE Waldorf Club 1914 LAWRENCE STREET one Champa 762 Stop In and Spend an Idle Hour The Printing Point While Passing By Stop In and Spend an Idle Hour per printing point. The type-bar operates through pure peculiar to the Underwood—and patented. there's no other way. It cannot wobble up or booking work is easy and the visible writing pre- which secures perfect work in the Underwood habit of ingenuity and skill. Why not come and the Underwood will help you to secure greater assurance to help you to just as much knowledge of typewriter as you choose to acquire. Underwood TYPEWRITER COMPANY Inc. ANYWHERE. TON, Manager Denver Office 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. --- 1 Robert Maxwell, Pres. Phone While Passing By Stop Underwood types always reach the proper print or with-a guide-a feature peculiar The type must go right. There's n down, or sideways. Good looking Denver, Colorado Badly typewritten letters convey an impression of careless business methods, but the machine is often more to blame than the operator. Phone Main 4844 FOR RENT IN CHEYENNE. One nice room for quiet man and wife or for two nice men at Mrs. Plerson'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. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether at invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. Mail on Patents and free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Muns & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest collection of any scientific journal. Terms. $3 a year; four months. $L. Sold by all newedlers JUNN & Co. 301 Broadway New York More Money For Colored People This is one of the ob- jects of this great Bench- car and Protection organization. The I-L-U Grand Lodge aims to improve the condition, in a financial way, as well as morally and industrially, of every member, colored as well as white. Higher Wages, Shorter Hours, Equal Opportunities, Self Betterment and Protection generally, are among the things for which our members work. It is an International Chartered Co-operative Society in every sense of the term. No matter where you live, or what your occupation, be you married or single, employer or employee, it will be greatly to your advantage to join the I-L-U Grand Lodge. Members aid their unemployed brothers and sisters to secure work, help them when sick or disabled, and where death occurs in the family. Big Cash Benefits At death of member, 1100 cash is paid to beneficiary. At death of wife, or other beneficiary, member secures $28. At death of member's child, $10, or of baby, $5. There are many other benefits not allowed by other organizations. Membership is open to both series, including boys and girls over 18 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 let 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 enting 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. Office Phone Main 5595. 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. Dr. DeFrantz, Dr. McClain, 8-10 a. m. 8 a. m.-6 p. m. 2-4 p. m. 7-8 p. m. At other times by appointment. DR. McCLAIN, Dentist. Plate, Crown and Bridge work a specialty. DR. DeFRANTZ, Physician and Surgeon. 2743 Welton. Phone Main 7416. 9 to 11 am. m. 3 to 5 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. Sundays by appointment. and 9 to 10 a. m. DR. W. A. JONES 911 TWENTY-FIRST STREET. Office Phone Main 5554. Dr. Westbrook. Dr. Ha 10 to 11 a. m. 8 to 12 2 to 5 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. 1 to 5 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 Phone Main 8625 After hours 3230 DR. JUSTINA L. FORD OFFICE HOUR3: 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 2421 Ogden street. 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, 2844 Tremont Place. After 6:00 Phone Olive 1414 --- --- Western University THE LEADING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN THN WEST. A Faculty of Eighteen Thoroughly Equipped Teachers from the Leading Institutions in America. Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Eng, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Making, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farm HIGH DISCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, SUPERVISION. Theological, Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, embracing courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Dressmaking, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farming. THOROUGH DISCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL SUPERVISION. FINE MILITARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA. FOR FULL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH ACTING PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS FOR FULL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, ACTING PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS Automobile for Hire 100 THE COLORED ORPHANAGE AND OLD FOLKS' HOME. rated at 873 Zuni street, Denver, Colo.; take Lawrence street ar and get off at West Eighth avenue; go due west through the Barn m provides a home for homeless colored children and aged the race. We also care for children whose parents cannot keep them, at a very small pittance. Any informa writing a letter or postal to 873 Zunl street, or tele Residence Phone No. 15. Weste THE LEADING EDUCATION A Faculty of Eighteen Th MA Stear Theological, Classical, Non bracing courses in Art Printing, Bookbinding making, Millinery THOROUGH DISCIPL FOR FULL INFORMATION ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM 1 Automotive J H. P ```markdown ``` Located at 873 west, and get off a shops eight blocks. This institution women and men of are in service and tion can be had by phoning Main 7326 --- Eastern University EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN WEST. Ten Thoroughly Equipped Teachers from the Institutions in America. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS. Steam Heated and Electric Lighted. DEPARTMENTS: No-Normal, Musical, State Industry Fire, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawi coloring, Business Course, Dress- ing, Laundrying and Farming. CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREF ERVISION. AND AND ORCHESTRA. WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FI ERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, WM. EHMKE MANAGER ST TURNER HA EAST TURNER HALL 2132-2148 Arapahoe St. Phone 2449 Denver Office Phone No. 1423 ersity FOR NEGROES IN THE mers from the Leading hited. , State Industrial, em mechanical Drawing, Course, Dress- and Farming. ENCE, CAREFUL F. SHELTON FRENCH Y, QUINDARO, KANS MAGER NER HALL PAGE. 3. PAGE 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. First-class Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring by Beatrice Lewis of 1219. W. 8th avenue. Take Lawrence car west. Society ladies are always conceiving new ideas. The Carnation Art club conceived the idea of an Xmas tree. Mrs. J. L. Burnett opened her doors for the occasion. The house was decorated with Xmas docerations. Many beautiful presents were received, after which a lunch was served. Mrs. John Hardy and Mrs. Burnett acted as Santa Claus. The ladies, with arm loads of presents, departed at 6 o'clock, full of happiness and joy, wishing each other a Merry Xmas. Miss Goldie Smith spent Monday in the city. There will be a meeting of the Lizzie Froman Y Monday evening at 8 o'clock at 2850 Lafayette street. Refreshments served. Will Rice has returned from a trip to Oklahoma City and Texas points. The will of the late Mrs. Eben Smith is remarkable for the signal recognition it gave one of our citizens, Miss Mary Powell, who has been employed in the family for 16 years. By the provisions of the will $4,000 is set aside for Miss Powell before the other bequests in the will are looked after. This signal recognition of faithful service speaks more than mere words can express the praise of the recipient of this munificence. Mr. and Mrs. Scott DeNeal entertained at New Year's dinner Mr. and Mrds. A. C. Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Martin, Mrs. Jerry Robinson and Miss Mary Powell. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hall of 4792 Claude Court served a very elegant New Year's dinner consisting of seven courses, Sunday evening, January 2nd, to the following guests: Miss Martha Anderson, Denver; Miss Ella Scott, Denver; Miss Isabelle Ross, Los Angeles; Miss Blanche Gibson, Washington, D. C.; Mr. Frank James Moss, Denver; Mr. Louis Walls, Kansas City. The dining room was made beautiful by elaborate decorations of holly, Christmas bells and palms. The table was lighted with dainty Japanese candles. After dinner an enjoyable evening was spent with music and cards. HELP WANTED. If you have a few hours' time during the week why not make a little spare money by writing sick and accident benefit certificates? Address B-521, Stesman. THE S.ATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. City News ```markdown ``` IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of Ralph Branford, who departed from this earth two years ago, January 10, 1908: "In silence he suffered In patience he bore, Till God called him home To suffer no more. "We loved him, yes, we loved him, But angels loved him more, And they have sweetly called him "The pearly gates were open, A gentle voice said come, And with farewells unspoken, He calmly entered home." SCOTT'S CHAPEL NOTES. Mrs. W. A. Bobo, class leader No. 3, is very sick at her home on Champa street. Wish for a speedy recovery. The Rev. A. E. Reynolds of the Bethlehem Baptist church will preach the rally sermon Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Bethlehem choir will furnish the music for the occasion. Master Wendell Wallace is very ill. He was missed from the services last Sunday. Mrs. Eliza Jones has gone to the bedside of her daughter in Decatur, Ala. The watch meeting last Friday night was well attended. The pastor delivered a short sermon suited to the occasion. Refreshments were served after the service and all went home happy. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Campbell is convalescing. He has been very sick. The installation of the newly elected Epworth League officers will be postponed indefinitely on account of the illness of the president, Mrs. Bobo. After an absence of 16 years, Mr. A. C. Williamson is again in the city, to the joy of his old friends. William C. Bradfield left for his home in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Monday night, to be at the bedside of his mother, who is very ill. Rev. Wm. Conley, of Vinta, Colo., was a visitor to the city the past week, and left Thursday morning for Pueblo en route to his home. 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. Mrs. Biona Johnson, of Chicago, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Bauknight, of 902 Newton street. She is accompanied by her husband. In table tennis Virgil Ward is a --- prize winner, having taken the "booby" this week against a lady. Miss O. Autremont and her pupils will give a musical recital at Shorter's A. M. E. church Thursday evening, January 13. Admission 10 cents. The Taka Art Club met with Mrs. Mason, 2242 Clarkson street. It being literary day, the following program was rendered: Instrumental solo.....Mrs. Mae Byrd Recitation .....Mrs. N. Finley Song, "Hiawatha".....Mrs. R. Johnson Parliamentary drill.....Mrs. Froman On January 12 the Club will meet with Mrs. McClain, 291 0 Glenarm Place. Mrs. Rebecca Shandaler celebrated her birthday and also her wedding anniversary Saturday night at her home, 2315 Blake street. The bride looked very charming in her pale blue silk dress and dainty white slippers, and the groom was all smiles. There were about 30 present, and after amusing themselves in card playing and other games, they were served with a delicious four-course supper, which all enjoyed to the highest extent. The rest of the evening was passed away with charming music, which inspired all who heard it. The bride and groom received many presents and they have the best wishes of all their relatives and friends. The Life Line Club was, at its last meeting, royally entertained at the home of Mrs. Sarah Roundtree, a very sumptuous repast being served by her. An excellent program was also rendered during the evening. Among those who took part were: Dr. DeFrantzs, Miss Lynch, Mrs. M. A. Spratlin and Mrs. Ida Depriest. Mrs. L. Pinn and Miss Laura Sherl horn had charge of the program. The next meeting will be on the 13th of January, at the home of Mrs. Laura Hills, 2456 Glenarm Place. To the Carnation Art and Sunshine Clubs—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barnes and family return their heartfelt thanks for the beautiful floral offerings during their recent bereavement in the death of their little daughter. Thelma. To Our Friends and Neighbors We return our heartfelt thanks for their sympathy, many acts of kindness and beautiful floral designs in our recent bereavement of our little daughter, Thelma. MR. AND MRS. WM. BARNES, AND FAMILY. Mr. and Mrs. Noah O'Neal wish to thank their many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown them during the illness and death of their little daughter, Edith. We also wish to thank our many friends and Rosebud Nursery for the beautiful floral designs. Too much praise can not be given Undertaker Lawhorn for the interest he took in conducting the funeral. May God's blessing rest on each and every one. MRS. AND MRS. N. O'NEAL. SHORTER A. M. E. CHURCH. New Year's Sunday brought a magnificent congregation of worshipers to the services all day. At 11 a. m. the pastor delivered his New Year's sermon on making room for Christ and administered the sacrament of the Lord's Supper to an unusually large number for a monthly communion. In the evening Rev. J. C. C. Owens, D. D., delivered a very practical sermon, which brought forth many complimentary remarks from the audience. This was a carnation service conducted by the lady ushers of the church, who presented every one who attended with a beautiful carnation. At the close of the services the pastor was completely surprised when Mrs. E. M. Reeves came forward and, on behalf of the Club in well chosen words, presented him with a neat purse and a hearty "God speed." The church has decided to begin a spiritual campaign on Sunday, January 16, and close Sunday, February 6, with the second quarterly meeting. The church and city needs this meeting, and each member is requested to do his part in this effort. Mrs. A. M. Ward has returned from the hospital after four weeks' serious illness. She is greatly improved and the pastor is looking himself again. Sunday school at 10 a. m., Mrs. E. Walden, superintendent. The pastor will preach at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; morning subject, "Renewing Vows," evening subject, "Weights That Hinder." The Allen C. E. League will be led by the pastor at 6:30 p. m., Mrs. Lizzie Douglass, president. Miss Pearl Dillan entertained at the residence of Mr. William Dodson, of 3119 Larimer street, a few of her friends, of which her guests were: Miss Marie Belle Mrs. Lola Clarkson, Mrs. Leona Dodson, Mrs. Bernard Gray, Mr. Clone Burton, Mr. Ed. Clarkson, Mr. Sirus Wilson, Mr. Chas. Nelson, Mr. Jonas Dodson, Dr. J. W. Balley, Mr. Howan Mirand, Mr. Jas. A. Garfield, Mr. Arthur Barker, Mr. Bernard Gray. Three courses were served, as follows: Ham sandwiches and hot chocolate, champagne and cake, cracked pecans and salted peanuts. Mr. Arthur Barker was the chief entertainer at the piano. Dancing and whist were also among the principle features of the evening. Afterwards all departed with a smile that won't come off. The mother of Mrs. Dan Williams, of 2828 Welton street, is dangerously ill at this writing. She is over 60 years of age. Edward Plummer, who has been visiting in Oklahoma, has returned to Denver for a while. Frank C. Payne, who has served two years with the C. & S. Railway, has been appointed head janitor for the company. The homes of many Denver citizens are showing a calendar of unique design. It is that of Zion Baptist church. It portrays the church building and the pastor, Rev. Over, and also is replete with scriptural texts. However, the most novel feature of it is the collection of 52 envelopes and 52 pledge slips, one for each Sunday of the year, which the member uses for his church offering. This is part of the system which Rev. Over is introducing, looking to steady contributions to the church from the members, each one pledging to give just what he feels able to give, and making that contribution a payment of honor just as wordly bills are paid. THE STATESMAN, .DENVER. COLC RADO. ALLIANCE PROGRAM. The board of directors wish to an- nounce that during thespresent month the series of papers on the. important subject of tuberculosis will be com- pleted. Each presentation, will be im- portant, as each essayist will endervor to give the best practical information that is at his command. The last one on the fifth Sunday of the month will be an address by one of Denver's best informed white physicians on this subject. He is one who, perhaps, has the largest opportunity of» practical observation of this class of cases oi any in the state. Dr. Holden, the med- ical director of Agnes Memorial San- itorium, is the man. This, you know, is the rich Phipps sanitorium in this city; and what he will have to say will -be authoritative as well. as in- teresting. Don't miss any, of the month's series, as they will Jead up to the climax and close of the pres- ent series of papers. Paper—‘Help- ful Hints on Tuberculosis,” P. E. Spratlin, M. D.; discussion and ques- tions. Jan. 16—Paper, “Some Practica! Prophylactics” (Prevention), De Frantz, M. D.; questions and genera) discussion. Jan. 2’—Recitation, Miss Elaie Von Dickershon; paper, (subject to be an- nounced later), E, L. Faulkner, M. D.; questions and discussion. Jan. 30—Banner Sunday; lots of in- formation; instrumental music, sefect- ed; current literature; vocal selec- tion, Dr. Walter G. dHoldea, director of Phipps Sanitorium. The election of officers was as follows: President, 8. F. Short; vice presi- dent, Henry Banks; secretary, A. J Von Dickedshon; treasurer, Win Hill. Sunday afternoon there was a serv- ice at Central Baptist church, com- memoralive of the second anniver- sary of Rev. Beckham's. pastorate. Mintsters of the various churches to- getier with members, made up a nice program. At the close Rev. Beck- ham responded and surprised all by tendering his resignation. The continued illness of Mrs. Beck- ham and her mother since coming to this climate has caused this decision of Rey, Beckham. He intends taking his family to Spokane, where they formerly lived .S Mrs. Mary Chapman, who was op erated upon at St. Joseph's hospital last week, is reported as doing very well Mrs, America Crosswhite was taken to the hospital for an operation last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Matilda Jacobs, of 2832 Wel ton street, still continues sick, but is able to be up, Mrs. Long Williams, of 305 Four- teenth street, gave a New Year's breakfast in honor of her friends, Mrs. Jacobs and son and Mr. and Mrs. Bromo. Levi L. MceGruder spent New Year's day as the guests of Miss Birdie Earl In Colorado Springs. Byron Reed. of Colorado Springs, enjoyed the Xmas holidays: visiting his friends. Mra. A. M. Ward, wife “of Rev. Ward, {s at home, but is not allowed to see any of her friends for two The brother of Mrs. Jénnie Jacobs of 2452 Lafayette is here from Spring- field, Mo., visiting her this winter. weeks. Tittle Alexander Keelan underwent an. operation Monday which removed his tonsils. He was at St. Luke's hospital. = C. C. Young, of 3815 Hurmpbolgs street, called at this office Wednés- day and renewed his subscription. Mrs. Patience Wilson, of Colorado Springs, who spent New Year's with Mrs. Katie Carper, 2937 Welton street, returned after a pleasant visit Mon- day night. Miss Marybelle Pricé, who took the census examination some time ago, has béen notified that she has passed. Miss Ella Starns is indisposed, but is steadily improving: NEW ASSEMBLY CLUB. OGDEN, UTAH. Fpr the purpose of promoting socla) intercourse, the New Assembly club yesterday filed articles of incorpora- tion with the county clerk. It is the intention of the organization to open club rooms on the second story of the building at 151 Twenty-fifth street. The officers of the concern are David R. Millen, president; Branch L. Mur ray, vice-president; Frank K. Turner, treasurer, and E. L. Bowman, secre- tary. The officers with H. T. Ormes compose the board of directors. EUREKA LITERARY INSTALLA- TION. Tuesday night clearly demonstrated the progress and {tmpetus with which the members of that body intended to carry on the work for the incoming year, Every officer pledged himself to be a faithful worker for the so- clety’s good and growth not only by their constant presence but that ol their friends. The clause in the con stitution which provided for a regw lar monthly due of 10 cents has been changed to only 10 cents to join, and hardly had the resolution been pre. sented until 12 new members added their names to the roll. Mr. Wayman Fard was fittingly installed by ex President James Carroll Porter and responded in some very appropriate suggestions which only bear ear marks of the good efforts he, in co operation with his many friends, will make to have Eureka Literary known from coast to coast. The new chap- lain, Rev, Ward, followed by Rey. W. C, Williams, made some excellent sug- gestions, and especially did Rev. Wit Hams advice apply to nearly every hearer in the society Miss Vera and Mr. Howard Ward were entertained Sunday at 1919 Clarkson street LINCOLN-DOUGLASS MEMORIAL, The People’s Sunday Alliance will have the greatest time on February 13 at the Lihcoln-Douglass Memoria! to be given in a larger place than ever had before. The necessary com- mittees for arrangement for the occa- sion have been appointed and already promise a treat for the public PRESIDING ELDER OWENS AT SHORTER CARNATION SERV- ICE—REV. WARD GET PURSE, The services Sunday night were ex- traordinary in every particular. First Rey. J. C. Owens preached a very practical sermon, which was full of wisdom, advice, experience and hard Sense. Beginning and showing how intimately connected was education, religion and property acquisition, and how the results of the one mere re- lated to the results of the other; that that relation made members of our race closer together, presenting a solid unit for all opposition; that our needs were shown by our lack of con- centrated effort and especially in not patroniing our business. and profes: PHONE 1461 2300-2306 LARIMER ST ee —————————— Groceries, Vey:etables, Fruits, Meats, Delicatessen QUR SPECIALTIES FOR THE COMING WEEK. VEGETA 3LES | MEATS. 28 A Fresh line of Vegetables re-| In this Department there is ceived daily: Rad shes, roa nothing lacking: Beef, Mutton Lettuce, Onions, Cabbage, Tur- and Pork. Try our Roasts and nips, Spinach, Ton atoes, etc. | Steaks. Also Canned Goods. | Also Canned Meats * ages De ake ° | PROVISIONS ‘ ERUI TS Here you can get Flour, Crack- We handle nothiig but the vest ers, Meal, Salted Meats, Sugar, Apples, Granges, Lemons, Bana-| Coffees, Teas, Spices and anyuiing nas, etc. | needed for the Kitchen. Also Cannei Goods. | Also Bakery Goods DELICATESSEN In this Department e erything is complete, up-to-date and fresh. Chitter- lings, Chine Bons, Snoots, Pigs’ Feet, Ears, Tails, Hocks; Every- thing about a hog but the Squeal. 2 4 WALTER EAST : Phone 1461 2300-6 Larimer Street sional men. It was a fine sermon. Mrs. Eugene Reems :2ad a paper, Reward of ee vhich showed wMuch thought and a | een intellect. After collection the lacy ushers pre- sented a purse to Rey. .. M. Ward as a token of recognition or his service and faithfulness to the church. Then every person in the cor gregation was given a beautiful carnat on as a pleas- ant souvenir of the occ: sion. PUEBLO NO CES. & Ys — Mrs. Martha Wilson entertained at dinner Christmas Rev. and Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Mary Sc tt, Miss Mar- guerite Graves and Mas er Henry Wil son. Mrs. Charles Holme: left Wednes- day for Colorado Sprin; s. He will at- tend school in that cit). Miss Florence Freerian was the dainty hostess at a th-ee-course din- ner last Sunday. The house was artistically decorated w th evergreens. Those present were ) essrs. Charles Holmes, Benj. H. Moo-e and Norvin Powell, Misses Marg ierite Graves, Faustina Bush. Miss Freeman has the name of being a ch rming hostess. Rey. J. C. C. Owens vas a welcome visitor Thursday. Miss Leone Basfield is suffering with a sprained ankle. The Fleur de Lis clu» entertained a number of friends Ne.’ Year's at the home of Mrs, Charles Maloney. Mr. and Mrs. Lee |. Payne enter- tained at dinner Su day Rev. and Mrs. Payne and Miss M. Graves. } Mrs. Cornelius Hil is much im- proved at this writing Mr. W. A. Gaunfer y is indisposed ‘this week. Mr. and Mrs. Green ntertained at a Seven-course dinner \ hristmas night Rev, and Mrs. J. C. Bell, Rev. ana Mrs. Payne, Rev. and Mrs, Williams, Rev. Harding, Rev. Prince, Rev. Hughes and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Tana- hill and Mrs. People. ~~ BRILLIANT EDUCATOR. Dr. E. R. Roberts of Florsfice, 8. C, Exponent of the True Teacher. Exponent oF tne true” LeRgone. Few Afro-Americans are perhaps aware of the fact that one of their race once matriculated at South @arolina university. Dr. E@t. Roberts; Sunday school missionary for the. “American Baptist Publication society. =ifor the state of South Carolina, who is an alumnus of Benedict college, enjoys the distinction of being a member of the freshman class of 1875 at the Unt versity of South Carolina. Dr. Roberts is regarded as an able divine and has served his denomination in various im- portant positions, especially as genera! missionary and bome missionary. In his present honored position he has done effective work for the cause he ee - “a 4 ; “ Lm: ba = ad : 2 i mi en b= ae / EK RK. BORERTS. so intelligently and effectively repre sents. He js an artisan and an expe rienced harness maker. Dr. M. W. Gil- bert of New York and Rev. Mr. Roberts were conspicuous at the quarto centen- nial held by the Sons of Mount Moriab Baptist church, Camden, S. C. Dr. Roberts is an acknowledged: scholar and a forceful speaker. He is an expo- ponent of the True Teacher and regu- larly lectures to the divinity students at Bettis academy and Friendship col- lege. At Florence, S. C.. where he re sides, he is held in high esteem in the community. PAGE. 6. Estimate of the American Negro Brave as a Soldier, Self Reliant and Progressive as a Citizen, Brilliant In Scholarship, the Negro Has Kept Pace With the Growth of the Country Which Gave Him Freedom. Within recent years there has come to our nation a commanding greatness, reaching and influencing human thought and action to the uttermost parts of the earth. It has come through the valorous achievements of our soldiers on foreign soil and of our sailors on distant seas. In the winning of this new glory that now illumines the path of our national progress, in the opening of new and wider channels for the distribution of the products of our farms and factories and in the acquiring of all the rich fruits of our wonderful war with Spain the Negro race has played its part with distinction to itself and with honor to the flag of our country. As we enter the portals of inevitable fate and assume our position as leader among the nations of the world we may well pause for a moment and pay a just tribute to our black brothers, whose gallant conduct in the Spanish-American war has added new interest to the pages of our national history. The liberated under Abraham Lincoln became liberators under William McKinley. The Negro should not feel sensitive upon the subject of slavery, for it has been the condition at one time or another of most of the human race from a period so remote that we knew of it by both tradition and legend before it became recorded history. The Negro is not a "problem." He is a man made by God in his own image with a mission to perform. The trouble is white men do not seem to know the Negro, and, not knowing him, they judge him by false standards and attribute to him mental and moral limitations which do not exist. The white man has failed to observe the slow, steady, sure advancement of the Negro. Silently the Negro has been widening his sphere. The white man needs but to have his prejudices against the Negro cauterized by truth and his gross ignorance of the intellectual and industrial achievements of the Negro blasted by the dynamite of facts and figures to become the warm advocate of the Negro's rights and privileges. A study of the progress of the Negro reveals him in a new light, and from passively tolerating him we begin to champion his cause and to seek his advancement. The more we learn of the ambitions and aspirations of the Negro the more absurd becomes the schemes of deportation, repatriation, absorption by intermarriage and other political and physical nostrums for the solution of the so called "problem." which at regular intervals are seriously presented for our consideration. During the Spanish-American war the Negro soldiers who fought at San Juan, Siboney and Santiago covered themselves with glory and advanced their race in favor and regard among their countrymen. THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. If any fear is entertained that the Negro may be unable to enter the charmed circles of art, Edmouia Lewis, known on two continents as a famed sculptor, who chiseled a bust of Colonel Shaw, Longfellow and John Brown, "The Death of Cleopatra," "The Old Arrow Maker and His Daughters." "The Marriage of Hiawatha" and "Hagar In the Wilderness," dispels our fears, while Henry O. Tanner, son of the eminent Bishop Tanner, points to his "Daniel In the Lion's Den," to his "Annunciation" and to his "The Raising of Lazarus." In these paintings we see expressed a genius and an art that have won the applause of nations. In 1897 "The Raising of Lazarus" won for Mr. Tanner the third prize in the salon of Paris. The French government bought from Mr. Tanner "The Raising of Lazarus," that it might be preserved in the museum of Luxemburg. True art bows at the feet of genius without consulting geographical boundaries or racial peculiarities. If we think the Negro has no genius for mechanics he tells us that Biddle university was built by a Negro. Massive bridges, spacious residences and many imposing public buildings in all sections of the United States are the products of his thrift and industry. Patents have been issued to Negroes for locomotive smokestacks, fire extinguishers, cotton cultivators, life preservers, rotary engines, ventilators for railroad cars, automatic railroad switches, telephone transmitters and for many other useful and valuable devices. If we think the language of the stars and planets unintelligible to the Negro we point to Benjamin Banneker, the great Negro astronomer. In 1861 in New York Wendell Phillips in closing a stirring lecture upon Touissant L'Ouverture did so, with this superb sentence: "When truth gets a hearing the muse of history will put Phocion for the Greek, Brutus for the Roman, Hampton for England, Lafayette for France, choose Washington as the light consummate flower of her earlier civilization and John Brown as the ripe fruit of her noonday, and then, dipping her pen in the sunlight, will write in the clear blue above them all the name of the soldier, the statesman, the martyr. Touissant L'Ouverture." Business Men Stirred to Action. The semiannual report of the supreme grand temple of the United Brotherhood of America, incorporated, with headquarters at Savannah, Ga., shows progress for this fraternal commercial organization. A large number of reputable Afro-American citizens of Augusta, Ga., a few weeks ago invited Professor W. D. Kennedy, the executive head of the organization, to visit them at Augusta. An enthusiastic temple was formed, and these energetic and successful business men are highly elated over the good their community will derive from this business movement. Carnegie Hero Medal For Weldon Wray. A movement is on foot by leading white persons at Athens, Ga., to secure a Carnegie hero medal for Weldon Wray, an Afro-American in the employ of S. W. Bailey of Athens, for rescuing little Mary Stone, a niece of Mrs. Bailey, from the flames which destroyed the Bailey home last September. Mr. Bailey has written a letter to the Carnegie hero fund stating the facts in the case, urging favorable action in his employee's behalf. Mr. Bailey says Weldon Wray has been faithful, steady and honest ever since he has been in his employ. Miss M. COWDER. 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 197 Olive The Leader We are now pleased to announce to the public that we are now locating at 2057½ Larimer street with all kinds of hair goods and ornamental goods of all kinds, and we also announce we have a full line of millinery in the latest Parisian style in hats and bon net, of all kinds. Miss Genevieve Hallowell, prop Mrs. J. R. Hallowell, Mgr. MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO. MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. Sister Mary We Grew Our Hair Now Let Us Grow Yours with 1 years ago my hair was only a 4 years ago my hair just covered finger-length, and my temples my shoulders. were bald half way up my head. When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities, all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing is possible; but we have grown the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving success. The proof of the value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually grown and the further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that "theirs is the same" or "just as good") or referred to "PORO." We advise you to use only "PORO" Hair Grower, (the oldest and best of its kind). See that the name "PORO" is on every box, not genuine without it. Prepared only by MRS A. M. POPE. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS Call, or Address Mail to MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO 3100 Pine 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. Lizzie Richard, agent Main 6791 TE ee tHE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. : PAG... HOLD UP THE HANDS OF THE RACE’S STAUNCHEST DEFENDERS THE RACE PRESS BY SUBSCRIBING FOR é¢ RE 39 The Statesman Published at 1026 19th Street, DENVER, COLO. “PHONE MAIN 7905 Read the record of the progiess 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 Advertisins Medium Sample Copies Sent om Request Hustling Agents wantted everywhere. - Address C. A. FRANKLIN, Editor NO BETTER GIFT TO A FRIEND ONLY, FIFTY (GENTS FOR THREE MONTHS The Statesman Published Every Saturday at Denver, Colorado. 1026 19th Street C. A. FRANKLIN, Editor. TERMS One year ... $2.00 Six months ... $1.00 Three month Entered at the postoffice at Denver; Colorado, as second class ma One year ..... $2.00 Six months ..... $1.00 Three months .. $ .50 Entered at the postoffice at Denver; Colorado, as second class mailmatter. PHONE MAIN 7905. HELP US BE PROMPT Many changes are occurring in the requiring new arrangement of our man reach you on Saturday, notify us at or be corrected by notification. No paper ing the subscriber. Many changes are occurring in the districts of the Denver postoffice, requiring new arrangement of our mailing galleys. If your paper does not reach you on Saturday, notify us at once. Dc not delay. The fault can only be corrected by notification. No paper should be as late as Monday in reaching the subscriber. Having a Host of Deputies Assessor Bartels Has Not In a Single Instance Appointed a Colored Republican to Fill a Vacancy. Politics in Denver and in Washington differ greatly. President Taft is reported to have refused patronage to the insurgent members of congress because they have not supported his policies. Here in this county colored Republicans who have done loyal service for the party have been deprived of the places they held in two departments of the county for no reasons except that "there are not enough places." In other words, the loyal Republicans of dark skin, in the eyes of the Republican officials, is worth remembering—after everybody else gets his. We have said before and repeat it, that we are disposed to accept the word of Sheriff Nesbit, who says he was powerless to make a place for a Negro in his office, and we have good reason for believing him. Three years ago it was our pleasure to state that he had made a Negro one of his deputies, without waiting, or evading or cavilling. The other Republican county official who escaped the Democratic land-slide is Assessor Bartels. Louis F. Bartels is a business man, and as such his word should be good and his sense of mutual service should be keen. But we record with shame that the time is coming swiftly when the Republican officeholders and the outspoken supporters of the Republican cause, among whom was The Statesman, will have to account to the voters for their stewardship. Apart from the arbitrary raises of assessment of colored people's property and consequent raise in assessments due to Assessor Bartels, he has done nothing which The Statesman or any Republican can speak of, and if he links the increased assessment a recommendation, we are content to let him wait until this fall and see. Chief of Police Armstrong is entitled to a great deal of credit for his persistent effort to find out the guilty party who murdered the white woman, Mrs. Rupp. The delays in the mail due to the Christmas rush, as well as the loss of time in this office due to the holidays, has caused some correspondence to be neglected. We have in some cases received matter so late that it was out of date. We make THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. MS ths .....$1.00 Three months .. $ .50 Colorado, as second class mailmatter. the districts of the Denver postoffice, milling galleys. If your paper does not face. Dc not delay. The fault can only should be as late as Monday in reach mention of this fact so that our correspondents will understand the situation and will continue to send us their matter, as we will make use of it in the future under the same conditions that have always prevailed. The Wholesale and Retail Liquor Dealers are scared. The Prohibition movement in Denver has excited thim, notwithstanding their past political successes. No confession of weakness on their own part, nor acknowledgment of the strength of the opposition, could be more convincing than their recent demand that all dealers in liquors conform to the letter and spirit of the law. After years of political activity that has usually been paid for by administrations winking at violations of the laws affecting liquor dealers, there are many who believe the only cure for this pernicious political partisanship is prohibition. The Statesman does not believe that the people of Denver think of prohibition seriously except as a cure for this political side of the liquor business. So it is that the spasm of virtue and law on the part of the liquor dealers will give courage to the Prohibitionists, and though they win out in the election, if the saloons have conformed to the law in the meanwhile, the move will have established the fact that they are able to conform and no party will dare to give them immunity for law breaking in return for political support in the future. If the liquor interests can convince the community that their reformation is thorough and lasting, we do not believe that there is a sufficient demand for prohibition. Law enforcement and prohibition are by no means synonymous. The people's will, as expressed in the statutes has never been given a trial. There has never been a time when the mysterious ritual of thirsty Denverites has not won admittance to some oasis. After Denver has had a trial of law enforcement, opinions for and against prohibition will crystallize. They cannot do so now, since neither prohibition nor proper police supervision of licensed liquor stores has been tried. TAKA ART CLUB HAS OPEN HOUSE. One of the prettiest events of the year happened when the artistic Taka Art club had an open house for the members of all the art, scientific and literary clubs of the city. Floral suggestions, dainty and delicate, were in complete unison and harmony with the color scheme, green and pink. Mrs. Mae Byrd's lovely residence was TERMS 1435-37 16th St. 100 R. B. BOLDEN CAFE One of the Neatest Cafes in Town Regular Dinner Service Short Orders 1008 Nineteenh Street ORIENTAL RESTAURANT 1848 Arapahoe Street NOODLES, CHOP SUEY SHORT OR Regular Dinner Served at Noon ... FIRST CLASS THE FINEST the place so elaborately decorated. Miss Vera Ward acted as the pianist of the event, while her music and the shining mistletoe made oodles of fun and enjoyment for the club. This affair marked a social epoch in the society of Denver 's elite. jokes and scattered mistletoe. Dainty refreshments were served together with a "heartless Taft smile" as a souvenir of the occasion. A late hour found the merry makers loath to leave the evening of pleasure. MISS ANNA COX ENTERTAINS AT CANDY PULL. As a New Year greeting and in order to be out and sweet all the year, Miss Cox entertained informally Saturday night with an old-fashioned candy pull by inviting a few friends. The event happened at Rev. J. N. Wallace's residence on E. 26th avenue, and one of the most royal times ever spent was had during the evening. Miss Cox introduced many of her new ideas of making, pulling and coloring candy that night. A very congenial crowd gathered and the evening was replete with live puns, --- RESTAURANT ... IN THE CITY jokes and scattered mistletoe. Dainty refreshments were served together with a "heartless Taft smile" as a souvenir of the occasion. A late hour found the merry makers loath to leave the evening of pleasure. If You Wish to Look Well Wear a good looking hat. You can do so by calling at the Home Industrial Millinery Parlor. Phone York 5142 Mrs. M. Turner 1218 E. 20th DENVER ITEMS Mrs. Virginia Goodwin, of 4464 North Delaware street, gave a finely appointed dinner last Sunday to a few of her intimate friends. All the delicacies of the season were served. Thursday evening of last week the Misses Beatrice Lewis and Helen Thrashley entertained a few of their friends at the home of Miss Lewis with a candy party. All present report having a jolly good time. the Building Laborers' Union No. 11 can be reached by those who wish to speak with him over Phone Main 6123, or persons can call at 1023 Nineteenth street. David J. Rudd, of Leadville, and Miss Mary A. Hesse, of Brownsville, Tenn., were married here during the holidays and have returned to Leadville. John Parker entertained New Year's eve the Denver Athletic Club boys, their wives and sweethearts at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tnos. Williams on Glenarm Place. Cards and dancing made a merry evening of it, and all had the best of times. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quinn, of Edgewater, entertained a number of friends Sunday of last week at a six-course dinner in honor of the 29th anniversary of their marriage. Their daughter, Mamie, of Pueblo, was present and remained over to attend the Masons' entertainment. Edward Barber, of Williams street, is ill with erysipelas. He is doing nicely. Mrs. A. M. Ward has returned home from the hospital. The Columbine Club ladies tendered to their husbands and friends a social evening at the home of Mrs. Laura Hill on Glenarm Place Tuesday evening. Cards were the piece de resistance and were enjoyed up to a late hour, when the ladies of the club served a collation. Mrs. Ella Ely, who has been sick for two weeks, is still confined to her bed at 230 East Ellsworth street. George Ely spent the holidays at Colorado Springs, where he was the guest of Mrs. Thompson. The Afro-American Ministerial Union elected officers for the ensuing year Tuesday. The new president is Rev. Reynolds, of Bethlehem church; Rev. Williams, of Campbell church, vice president; Rev. Wallace, of Scott church, secretary and treasurer; Rev. Thomas Hazell, of the People's church, assistant secretary. The program committee will be appointed at the next meeting. The funeral of Rev. Lewis Watts, of Cripple Creek, who fell ill while passing through this city en route to the East, and who died at the county hospital, was held from Bethlehem church January 3. Rev. Reynolds was the officiating minister. The deceased was 82 years of age, and was a native of Virginia. He held several charges as pastor. The funeral services were under the charge of Undertaker Lawhorn. The news comes of the suicide in Omaha of Lewis Harper, who has made Manitou his home for many years. The deceased was a brother of I. H Harper, of this city. Domestic troubles are the cause assigned for his act. H. B. Brown, who is president of THE STATESMAN. DENVER. the Building Laborers' Union No. 1, can be reached by those who wish to speak with him over Phone Main 6123, or persons can call at 1023 Nineteenth street. David J. Rudd, of Leadville, and Miss Mary A. Hesse, of Brownsville, Tenn., were married here during the holidays and have returned to Leadville. Mrs. Mary Banion served an elaborate dinner party Sunday of last week. Drs. Westbrook and Harper now have their offices at 2100 Arapahoe street over the Allen drug store. These quarters are only two blocks from their old headquarters. Their telephone number remains the same. Out of office hours they use phone Main 3230. P. J. Jackson has been confined to his bed for several days with la gripe. He is recovering. CARD OF THANKS We desire to return our heartfelt thanks to our many friends for their many expressions of kindly feelings and gifts of flowers at the demise of our loving wife and mother. Our special thanks are due Companies No.s 3 and 8 for the beautiful flowers sent. SILAS H. JOHNSON. MRS. HARRY COWELL. NOTES OF THE PEOPLE'S PRES BYTERIAN CHURCH. Sunday, January 9—The public is cordially invited to worship with us tomorrow. Two strong and special discourses will be the main features of the day. The special topics from which the pastor, Rev. J. A. Thos. Hazell, S. T. B., will preach tomorrow at 11 a. m., are "Ten Set Rules By Which Conventional Christians are Killing the Church;" at 7:30 p. m., "Twelve Rules; How to Get on in the World," or "The Secret of Success." The Bible class is being conducted every Friday night at 8 o'clock. Lessons are very interesting. Everybody is welcome. The pastor will attend the Presbytery of Denver next Friday at Hyde J. H. BIGGINS 2231 WASHINGTON FURNITURE REPAIRING SECOND-HANDFURNITURE SCOTT'S RALLY CONTINUED Tomorrow afternoon the effort to raise $300.00 to be applied on the mortgage will be continued. We invite our friends to come and help us in this needy time. The Rev. A. E. Reynolds, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist church, the well known church financier of the West will deliver the rally sermon, while his well organized choir will sing for the occasion. The city ministers with their congregations are invited to help us at this momentous time. We urge the following captains with their loyal members to finish out their thirty dollars assessment: No. 3 Mr. G. W. Anderson, No. 4 Mr. W. S. Evans, No. 5 Mrs. Anna Bobo, No. 6 Mrs. Lottie Bibbs, No. 7 Mr. Eli Burrell, No. 9 Mr. T. S. Clinkscale, No. 9 Mrs. Anna Cox, No. 10 Mrs. Emma Anderson. Services will begin promptly at 3 o'clock. Come early and give us a lift. JAMES N. WALLACE, Pastor SICIANS WANT the 9th U. S. Cavalry players, E, B or B fla r, reliable and men ability. ages from $24 to $40 a month g. Transportation furnishe U. S. State age, height, we ingle. Address-- ANS WANTED U. S. Cavalry Band E, B or B flat; must e and men of fair to $40 a month with board rtation furnished from any age, height, weight, also if dress-- For the 9th U. S. Cavalry Band Clarinet players, E, B or B flat; must be sober, reliable and men of fair musical ability. Pay ranges from $24 to $40 a month with board and clothing. Transportation furnished from any point in the U. S. State age, height, weight, also if married or single. Address-- Wade H. Hammond an 8th Cavalry Ft. D. A. I an Church. of this HOUSEHOLD GOOD Ft. D. A. Russell, Wyo. is HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE. Chief Musician 8th Cavalry Ft. D. A. Russell, Wyo. Park Presbyterian Church, of this city. S. A. Bondurant, dealer in slightly worn men's clothing. Dress suits for rent. 1077 Broadway 'Phone Main 3433. Dress making and plain sewing done by Mrs. R. W. Kelly at her residence, 929 W. Seventh avenue. Guaranteed satisfactory. HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE. Contents of a five-room house nearly new and nothing damaged, at 1348 Kalamath street, for sale cheap. R. L. THOMPSON. Abstracts of title, deeds, wills, and all other legal matters carefully attended to by Attorneys Ross and Townsend, Room 209 Kittredge Bldg., Phone Main 6785.