Denver Star

FRANKLIN'S PAPER State Historian & Natural History Society THE STATESMAN TWENTY-FIRST YEAR Promoters Plan New Playhouse Afro-Americans of Jacksonville Soon to Have New Theater Building-Only First Class Shows Will Be Booked-Old Plantation Melodies and Cheap Variety Performers Must Go. There are in the south today quite a number of places of amusement strictly for Afro-Americans. These houses cannot be recognized in the strict sense of the term as theaters. The class of shows, as a rule, however, are not of an elevating character. Culture is divorced from the acting and the thousands of young Afro- Americans are sadly imbued with this cheap class of amusement. These so called theaters nevertheless bill strongly and feature as high class vaudeville theaters. With few exceptions one who appreciates culture at the right value is taxed beyond endurance by a straight old plantation act which the managers of these shows claim to be strictly of the variety order. The introduction of this phase of theatrical endeavor in this respect is undoubtedly by men who make the commercial issue paramount. With few exceptions they do not produce for their patrons professional artists who have made an intelligent study of their work. There will be found only a few houses in the south exclusively for Afro-Americans that are worthy of commendation. There are hundreds of patrons of artists before the footlights in the city of Jacksonville, Fla., who will not patronize such places of amusement that do not create a wholesome atmosphere. There will, however, be opened in Jacksonville some time in January a first mass theater for Afro-Americans. W. S. Sumter, capitalist; Dr. J. Seth Hills, one of the leading physicians and business men of the south, and Mr. Frank Cloud, who is an experienced theatrical manager, are the promoters of this the first modern and high class theater for Afro-Americans to be found in this part of the south. These farsighted business men are expending a large sum of money in this new project, which will give Jacksonville a theater with a seating capacity of 1,200 persons. One hundred persons can be staged at one time. This playhouse will be known as the Globe theater and will be strictly modern in all appointments. The management will book every Afro-American company of repute and It is a Shame! --- Doing to-days' duty to-morrow seems to be a constitutional weakness of the Negro race. For general tardiness and unconcern about the value of time we have no equals. Shiftlessness is a twin brother to tardiness, and these two have cost our race more than enough for us to have learned better. Going about our work late, lowers us in the esteem of our employers, and our fellow employees. No man is willing to give a full day's work and be paid at the same rate as another who comes late. No employer either will permit such a trespass upon his rights. In this we know we have made a self-evident statement. But now we wish to call attention to the part played in propagating this weakness by promotors of public meetings. We refer to church gatherings, concerts, literary evenings, club meetings, mass meetings, lodge meetings, etc. The Denver habit is to call a meeting at an early hour with the expectation that an hour later the persons expected will be present. It is not our intent to say that the promotors of meetings have brought about this shameful race characteristic, but we do blame them for an acquiescence in it. This people of ours must be taught. encourage the formation of high class shows. ALARMING CONDITIONS. Stemons' Strong Plea For Equal Industrial Chances For Afro-Americans. At a recent meeting of the Negro Baptist ministers' conference, which was held in the Union Baptist church, Philadelphia, James S. Stemons in a speech on the "Industrial Crisis Confronting the Negro and How to Avert It" said: "Little as we may think of it, our very physical existence in this country is gravely threatened by the persistent manner in which we are being excluded from every opportunity of working to make an honest living. We are being segregated and shoved aside in all things, embracing the most vital rights and interests of the human race. More than this, these selfsame conditions are demoralizing and degrading and degenerating the race as fast as the wheels of time can roll. I know and you know that there are countless thousands of Negro youths, young men and young women, who absolutely refuse to expend time and money in training and fitting themselves for the higher walks of life and who are becoming depraved and reckless and criminal because of the persistent manner in which every door of oppor- If they do not know the value of time, they must be brought to a realization of it in some way, and every public gathering which claims for itself the uplift of those interested, should step up! There is no sense in making the speed of our assemblies that of the slowest member. We are too slow now to make strong headway against the industrial competition we meet, and we ought not be encouraged to continue in our way. The idea of people called intelligent, meeting at nine o'clock in the evening and adjourning at midnight and then attempting to get to work in the morning on time, is ridiculous. It calls for a remedy! We shall discuss it from time to time, urging on the ministers to stir up the people to action; urging on entertainment givers to keep their word and begin when they promise; urging on leaders in mass meetings to represent energy, not sloth. When we have agitated enough to arouse all the people who can be reached by persuasion, the community should set its seal of disapproval on the tardy ones. Let's unite to make the Negroes of Denver notable for their promptness as they are now disgraced by their tardiness. unity is being stained faces." To avert this calamity proposed the holding of aing which would appeal to all creeds. He suggest white churches should al by asking their member pledge to break down which prevent men on acc from engaging in various manual labor. Mr. Stemons mass meetchurches of d that the l the Negro to sign a the barriers unt of color branches of Afro-American Census Enumerators. It has been definitely decided by Director of the Census Durand and Secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor at Washington that competent Afro-Americans will be employed as enumerators in the taking of the census. The general order, however, specifies that in districts where two-fifths or more of the population are Afro-Americans the enumerators should be those of their own race. Thus, especially in the south, the color line will be closely drawn. At any rate, an enumerator is an enumerator, be he white or black. The figures will tell the story. PERNICIOUS PRINCIPLES. Past Errors Should Not Overtop Moral Victory of Union Army. Why is it that the people of the south refuse to abandon the pernicious FIVE CENTS A COPY principles that almost wrecked the American Union in 1861? And why is it that a great many people in the north encourage them to perpetuate those principles? It is idle and foolish to say that the men who fought to maintain slavery and wreck a nation believed that they were right. They knew that they were wrong, and any statement to the contrary is an insult to their intelligence. All over the south and in some places in the north there are organizations in existence that have no other motive than extolling the treason of 1861. Worst of all, many public speakers of prominence have so far forgotten themselves as to laud the disloyalty of such characters as Jeff Davis. The blue and the gray are referred to in equal terms of praise when as a matter of fact they should never be mentioned in the same breath. Is there any equality between George Washington and Benedict Arnold? There is no doubt that any praise of the latter would bring forth a volley of criticism, and it is certain that he will never be set up as an example for the guidance of American youth. The tendency to encourage the perpetuation of principles that are known to be wrong is only delaying the consummation of real democracy in America. However desirable it may be to win the good will of the south, this should not be accomplished by praising the southern people for their past errors. If a maudlin sentiment for disloyalty is to be allowed to discount the great moral victory of the Union army we may well stop and wonder why so much blood was spilled in vain.—Yonkers (N. Y.) Standard. No Foreign Racial Alliances Wanted. "Bruce Grit" thinks that it would be a wise thing for Afro-Americans to fuse politically with some of the foreign elements in the United States. He mentions the Irish and Italians and says that the experiment is worth making. We do not believe so. The foreign element in this country has just as strong prejudice against our people as the native born white man who is not willing to concede that the Negro as a citizen has rights which white men should respect. We want no foreign racial alliances in this re- New Hall For Pittsburg Odd Fellows. At a joint meeting of Eureka lodge. No. 1436. and Industry lodge. No. 1535. G. U. O. of O. F.. Pittsburg, recently held the board of managers made a report through Financial Secretary S. A. Dobbins of the recent purchase of a new site for a hall, Chairman George A. Newman exhibited and explained plans for a new three story building and Attorney F. R. Steward spoke relative to amending the charter of the Hall association. The board was empowered to secure two additional plans for a building not to exceed $25,000. THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. HOLD UP THE HANDS OF THE RACE'S STAUNCHEST DEFENDERS BY SUBSCRIBING FOR "The Statesman" Published at 1026 19th Street, DENVER, COLO. 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FRANKLI NKLIN C.A.FRANKLIN 1026 Nineteenth Street Phone Main 7905 1 --- Reasonable Prices Prompt Service --- --- --- THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. nn nn nc nnn ener Continued from Page 5 F Harrisburg, Pa. ........ 70,000 8.00 4.00 4.00 2.50 4.00 22.50 128 Johnstown, Pa. ........ 75,000 9.75 3.00 3.00 1.00 5.00 21.75 140 F Lancaster, Pa. ........ 52,000 6.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 6.00 19.00 128 F McKeesport, Pa. ....... 40,000 8.00 7.50 7.50 4.50 §.00 35.50 135 F Philadelphia, Pa. .....,1,550,000 5.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 15.00 190 F Pittsburg, Pa. ......... 544,000 5.25 1.00 3.00 .... 15.00 24.25 204 F Reading, Pa. .......... 91,141 .... Metered ~ 127 Scranton, Pa. ......... 130,000 6.00 4.00 4.09 2.00 800 2400 ... F South Bethlehem, Pa. .. 30,000 10.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 24.00 101 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ..... 60,121 10.00 4.00 4.00 2,00 8.00 28.00 200 F York, Pa. ...........-. 50,000 5.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 7.00 21.00 68 F Newport, R. I. ......... 27,500 7.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 10.00 30.00 120 F Pawtucket, R. I. ....... 75,000 5.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 6.00 1850 90 F Providence, R. I. ...... 281,900 6.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 23.00 67 Woonsocket, R. I. ..... 32,994 as Metered 37 F Charleston, 8S. C. ...... 60,000 10.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 22.00 55 Chattanooga, Tenn. .... 84,000 7.50 6.00 6.00 .... 3.75 23.25 8? Memphis, Tenn. ....... 175,000 4.50 3.75 3.75 2.00 11.25 25.25 100 | F Nashville, Tenn. ....... 127,000 9.00 4.00 5.00 .... 1041 2841 114 F Austin, Texas ......... 85,000 .... Metered 60 } Dallas, Texas ......... 90,000 8.00 6.00 4.00 .... 2.50 20.50 100 Galveston, Texas ...... 40,000 6.00 6.00 3.00 2.00 10.00 27.00 76 | Houston,, Texas ....... 90,000 12.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 .... 24.00 95 Waco, Thxas seceeeeeee 80,000 7.00 5.00 3.00 6.00 7.68 28.68 135 Richmond, Va. ........ 114,000 4.00 3.50 3.00 1.50 8.00 20.00 111 Seattle Wash. ........ 300,000 7.80 240 240 .... +e. 12.60 100 Spokane, Wash, ....... 125,000 12.00 240 240 ... 2.80 19.60 165 Taconia, Wash. ........ 110,000 11.40 2.40 240 .... 3,00 19.20 120 Milwaukee, Wis. ...... 370,000 6.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 11.50 23.50 91 F Superior, Wis. ......... 40,000 6.40 4.00 4.00 3.20 840 26.00 42 F Cheyenne, Wyo. ....... 16,000 6.00 5.00 5.00 .... 5.00. 21.00 135 AVERAGE PER CITY ...... 7.65 3.57 3.50 1.06 5.85 21.63 99.7 DENVER .................. 4.80 4.00 4.00 NoChg.5.50 18.30 220 Average rate of above cities for the NECESSITY service, for ordinary household use.............0..0.0ecee ce eeeeseese $ 7.65 a year DENVER oteasherpontisctprnrse este msla ta acsi tinea cee teesi tee cece, 4,80 a year DENVER’S charge LESS than average....................... $ 2.85 a year Average rate of above cities for general house use without irri- Gatlonyy.cjcc1. « ose: carne seca mee rsie sees aces eae Lon any eal DENVER? 2 25. 3: sis, lela « Geaingierin. gente: Quen ects atte ch aes,’ aeRO AVON DENVER’S charge LESS than average........................$ 2.98 a year Average rate of above cities for irrigation.....................$ 5.85 a year DENVER vires 14,4 «oie siyenate toms sleicas asia j pstew sisaiinieey cages EO OU REL VEAL DENVER’S charge LESS than average.....................-..$ .35 a year Average total rate of above cities, all services..................$21.63 a year IDENVEROa < ct-:c.caye 2's rie ert tise siti sole cine eieininiv lols ete eine ia eine EOLARV EAT: DENVER'’S charge LESS than average...................-....$ 3.33 a year The Denver Union Water Company, as shown by the per capita con- sumption column, furnishes more than twice as much water per capita of population as the average of the above cities. On the basis of Denver's per capita consumption of water the average rates of the above cities would be as follows: For the NECESSITY service, ordinary household use...........$16.87 a year DENVER, «. 22. gece cesses enews cctenecossuccecssectssees 480 avyear Average for general house use without irrigation............./.$34.83 a year DENVER® | sais i- riers sofia ois is'sirre os'nlele bale tam vitals op oat cost ees ay RESO ALY CAN) Average inrigation’.,.......-csecesecccesecerscrescvavsescees se +$12.91 ayear DENVER: Sysco 5.1.0 aisleie cigls «isisielsier alelies 3 erainl Mule ales erga via <i D.O0 LAY Oar Average total, all services.......... 00... .0. eee e ccc e eee esses $47.74 a year DENVER slag ores aco oaiptants ie cures es enie atta iau arias tas 4 woes ere SOU PAY OUT) TABLE NUMBER TWO Contains forty-three cities that supply filtered water, eight of which report their services metered and supplied only under meter rates. Of the 35 that supply water under schedule.rates, 29, or 82 86/100 per cent., of the number make a higher chale 7 the service shown than The Denver Union Water Company. ; The six cities that make a lower charge obtain their water supply within the city limits. The Denver Union Water Company obtains more than 80 per cent. of its supply at a distance of from 20 to 50 miles from the city. New Orleans, La. ...... 350,000 Metered Lowell, Mass. .......-. 100,000 6.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 3.00 17.0 Newburyport, Mass. .... 15,000 6.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 5.00 21.0( Milford, Mass. ......... 15,000 6,00 4.00 5.00 2.00 6.00 , 23.0( Springfield, Mass. ...... 81,500 8.00 4.00 4.00 .... 5.00 21.0 Paterson, N. J. ....... 180,000 16.00 .... .... .... 4.00 20.06 Binghamton, N. Y. ..... 47,000 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 7.00 17.0( Elmira, N. Y. ......... 40,000 10.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 12.00 27.2( Utica, N. ¥. ....0..... 75,000 Metered Yonkers, N. Y. ........ 80,000 Metered Charlotte, N. C. ....... 25,000 Metered Wilmington, N. C. ..... 33,000 6.00 6.00 6.00 .... 6.00 22.0 Cincinnati, Ohio ....... 375,000 4.30 2.50 1.50 0.90 10.38 19.5 Columbus, Ohio ........ 200,000 7.00 5.00 4.00 .... 5.00 21.06 Toledo, Ohio .......... 190,000 5.00 3.00 3.00 .... 7.00 18.06 Harrisburg, Pa. ........ 70,000 8.00 4.00 4.00 2.50 400 22.5 Lancaster, Pa. ........ 52,000 6.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 6.00 19.06 McKeesport, Pa. ....... 40,000 8.00 7.50 7.50 4.50 8.00 35.5( Philadelphia, Pa. ......1,559,000 5.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 16.06 Pittsburg, Pa. ......... 544,000 5.25 1.00 3.00 .... 15.00 24.28 Reading, Pa. .......... 91,141 Metered South Bethlehem, Pa. .. 30,000 10,00 4.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 24.06 York, Pa, ............. 50,000 5.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 7.00 21.06 Newport, R. I. ......... 27,500 7.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 10,00 30.0 Pawtucket, R. 1. ....... 75,000 5.00 2,50 2.50 2.50 6.00 18.36 Providence, R. I. .....: 281,900 6.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 23.0¢ Charieston, S.C. ...... 60,000 10.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 4.06 22.06 Nashville, Tenn. ....... 127,000 9.00 4.00 5.00 .... 10.41 28.41 Austin, Texas ......... 35,000 Metered Superior, Wis. ......... 40,000 640 4.00 4.00 3.20 840 26.06 Cheyenne, Wyo. ....... 16,000 6.00 6.00 5.00 .... 5.00 21.06 AVERAGE PER CITY ...... 7.08 3.69 3.70 1.26 6.71 22.44 DENVER .................. 4,80 4.00 4.00 NoChg.5.50 18.3¢ } MES ENP Ne SMO 8 01 0 OS ORO DO» Cates caR ses es Gposecerescvescess cs Pile &. Fmeas. DENVER........ asec rgeeeecreeecececcesesersseetececeses 1280 a Year ‘DENVER'S charge LESS than average... 6.02... 26... ees $ 2.93 a year | Average rate of above cities for irrigation.....................$ 6.71 a year DENVER. . Usislacticle Coessed Feb) eC ace es As we gan eloes gat oa ... 550 a year DENVER'S charge LESS than average........................$ 1.21 a year Average total rate of above cities, all services.......... ... $22.44 a year DENVERI,,. =. (5: oh. ses aso ease Gro Goeth Be be Ths ovkbs s>-<7) IBSOVAl VEEr DENVER’S charge LESS than average........................$ 4.14 a year The Denver Union Water Company, as shown by the per capita consump- tion column, furnishes more than twice as much water per capita of popula tion as the average of the above cities. On the basis of Denver's per capita consumption of water the average rates of the above cities would be as follows: For the NECESSITY service, ordinary household use.... -$15.84 a year DENVER. . . 0516s ceccscccstvccrccncctsccsccccesescesensessss 480.8 Year Average for general house use without irrigation...............$35.20 a year DENVER» cdc. bu dyncere vse seess'seecsuoiehcueasics Spiel a ty aman nnn AVErages IMTIGATION Scnusaanals fais esgaoes resets veal setae -...$15.02 a year DENVER feist Se Redecks cad Thike hvac cose cevdasetecsepes inns MESOIR VERT Average total, all services...................... teak .. $50.22 a year DENVERGS. aie reise enletaa cecirnwa le’ anmsd Dee weibeaetlomerst 66 ot) JOO CURVE TARLE NUMPER Tupper Cis tere ee. Ad pete fee aed Contains twenty-nine of the thirty cities in the United States rated as having from 100,000 to 300,000 population in 1909. It is most complete as showing ‘the cities with which Denver actually ranks for size. Three of the twenty- nine cities report their services metered and supplied only under meter Tates, Of the 26 that supply water under schedule rates, 20, or 76 92/100 per cent., of the number make a higher charge for the service shown than The Denver Union Water Company. Only three of the cities, or 11 5/10 per cent., of the number furnishing water under schedule rates supply filtered water at a lower charge for the service shown than The Denver Union Water Company. All of these cities secure their water supply within the city limits. The Denver Union Water Company secures more than 80 per cent. of its supply at a distance of from 20 to 50 miles from the city. “F” indicates plants that supply filtered water. Ls) Q Cr erst roe g 3 eos 3 5 SF sed =o z ¥ 4 Co Se Be Be one eS Bierce ts o a “3h o 5 4 =z aS6 : z 8 S250 £F S35 x oS *Be - 7 B ame Se on : 5 428 : f a go 8 5 Bo : a Eye : a yo Olen Coe : SG bathe see hal ae ee ea a : EBL ee 5 se rae is eos ; coe oo ‘ oe Gees Bey : PgD BS 8 ee aes mae Birmingham, Ala. ...... 100,000 $11.00 $4.00 $5.00 $.... $10.41 $30.41 125 San Diego, Cal. ........ 50,000 14.40 3.00 3.00 .... .... 2040 110 Greeley, Colo. ......... 10,000 10.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 8.00 25.00 100 New Haven, Conn. .... 150,000 5.00 3.00 3.00 0.50 10.00 21.50 150 Wilmington, Del. ...... 92,000 5.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 5.00 16.00 104 Washington, D. C. ..... 343,000 Metered 178 Atlanta, Ga. ........... 150,000 Metered 10 Macon, Ga. ............ 35,000 6.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 12.00 31.00 114 Quincy, Ill. ............ 40,000 5.40 4.28 4.50 .... 6.30 20.48 36 Indianapolis, Ind. ..... 243,000 5.00 3.00 3.00 .... 4.50 15.50 79 Davenport, Iowa ...... 50,000 6.00 3.50 4.50 .... 4.50 18.50 100 Louisville, Ky. .....,.. 258,000 6,00 5,00 3,00 1.00 6.00 21,00 8&5 2 v 2p @ 4 Boon oy 5 8 bef & 9 YWai=3-b eer A PB : x ef 5% § £ Fig ae ge =: P_ Ree i: B soe Be gy i 2 S Be: ” Boda? $8 GF : F men | : a ¢ Ba 5 ' Boo : : . wolf e =§ : Beha te ; oa eke 2 Ov i : Bae : : > teR CE BS : taf OO a Lae ee ae ae ge : : [Be : : 6). mee Ete | TE SEB es a ae oe F Birmingham, Ala. ...... 100,000 $11.00 $4.00 $5.00 §.... $10.41 $30.41 125 Bridgeport, Conn. ..... 110,000 56.00 3.00 4.00 .... 10.00 22.00 150 Hartford, Conn, ........ 112,000 Metered 40 F New Haven, Conn. ...¢ 150,000 5.00 3.00 3.00 0.50 10.00 21.50 150 F Atlanta, Ga. ........... 150,000 Metered 70 F Indianapolis, Ind. ..... 243,000 5.00 3.00 3.00 .... 4.50 15.50 79 F Louisville, Ky. ........ 258,000 6.00 5.00 3.00 1.00 6.00 21.00 85 Cambridge, Mass. ..... 100,000 4.00 4.00° 3.00 2.00 65.00 18.00 101 Fall River, Mass. ...... 114,242 6.00 5.00 6.00 2.50 6.00 23.50 43 F Lowell, Mase, ....,.... 100,000 6.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 3.60 17.00 52 Worcester, Mass. ...... 145,000 6.00 5.00 4.00 .... 5.00 20.00 64 _ Grand Rapids, Mich. .. 100,000 5.00 2.50 4.50 .... 7.00 19.00 133 ’ PAGE. 12. THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. St. Paul, Minn. 215,000 3.80 2.00 2.00 ... 12.00 19.80 50 Omaha & S. Oma., Neb. 200,000 6.75 3.50 2.50 ... 10.00 22.75 110 Jersey City, N. J. 251,084 7.00 4.00 3.00 ... 6.25 20.25 147 F Paterson, N. J. 130,000 16.00 ... ... 4.00 20.00 80 Syracuse, N. Y. 130,000 ... Metered 100 Rochester, N. Y. 200,000 5.50 2.00 2.00 ... Meter only... 85 F Columbus, Ohio 200,000 7.00 5.00 4.00 ... 5.00 21.00 84 F Toledo, Ohio 190,000 5.00 3.00 3.00 ... 7.00 18.00 66 Portland, Ore. 200,000 6.00 3.00 3.00 ... 6.00 18.00 90 Scranton, Pa. 130,000 6.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 24.00 ... F Providence, R. I. 231,900 6.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 23.00 67 Memphis, Tenn. 175,000 4.50 3.75 3.75 2.00 11.25 25.25 100 F Nashville, Tenn. 127,000 9.00 4.00 5.00 ... 10.41 28.41 114 Richmond, Va. 114,000 4.00 3.50 3.00 1.50 8.00 20.00 111 Seattle, Wash. 300,000 7.80 2.40 2.40 ... ... 12.60 100 Spokane, Wash. 125,000 12.00 2.40 2.40 ... 2.80 19.60 165 Tacoma, Wash. 110,000 11.40 2.40 2.40 ... 3.00 19.20 120 AVERAGE PER CITY 6.76 3.36 3.31 0.56 6.37 20.36 97.8 DENVER 4.80 4.00 4.00 No Chg. 5.50 18.30 220 Average rate of above cities for the NECESSITY service for ordinary household use. $ 6.76 a year DENVER 4.80 a year DENVER'S charge LESS than average. $ 1.96 a year Average rate of above cities for general house use without irrigation. $13.99 a year DENVER 12.80 a year DENVER'S charge LESS than average. $ 1.19 a year Average rate of above cities for irrigation. $ 6.37 a year DENVER 5.50 a year DENVER'S charge LESS than average. $ .87 a year Average total rate of above cities, all services. $20.36 a year DENVER 18.30 a year DENVER'S charge LESS than average. $ 2.06 a year The Denver Union Water Company, as shown by the per capita consumption column, furnishes more than twice as much water per capita of population as the average of the above cities. On the basis of Denver's per capita consumption of water the average rates of the above cities would be as follows: For the NECESSITY service, ordinary household use. $15.16 a year DENVER 4.80 a year Average for general house use, without irrigation. $31.47 a year DENVER 12.80 a year Average irrigation. $14.33 a year DENVER 5.50 a year Average total, all services. $45.80 a year DENVER 18.30 a year St. Paul, Minn. 215,000 3.80 2.00 2.00 ... 12.00 19.80 50 Kansas City, Mo. 315,000 5.05 3.90 3.70 ... 3.75 17.40 77 St. Louis, Mo. 300,000 4.00 2.00 3.00 ... 2.00 11.00 90 Omaha & S. Oma., Neb. 200,000 6.75 3.50 2.50 ... 10.00 22.75 110 Jersey City, N. J. 251,084 7.00 4.00 3.00 ... 6.25 20.25 147 Newark, N. J. 311,000 7.50 5.00 2.50 ... 5.00 20.00 102 F Paterson, N. J. 130,000 16.00 ... ... ... 4.00 20.00 80 Buffalo, N. Y. 420,000 6.00 1.00 1.50 ... 4.00 12.50 320 Syracuse, N. Y. 130,000 New York City, N. Y. 422,685 11.00 ... ... Metered Meter only 100 Rochester, N. Y 200,000 5.50 2.00 2.00 Meter only 85 F Cincinnati, Ohio 375,000 4.30 2.50 1.50 0.90 10.38 19.58 119 Cleveland, Ohio 519,000 F Columbus, Ohio 200,000 7.00 5.00 4.00 ... 5.00 21.00 84 F Toledo, Ohio 190,000 5.00 3.00 3.00 ... 7.00 18.00 66 Portland, Ore. 200,000 6.00 3.00 3.00 ... 6.00 18.00 90 F Philadelphia, Pa. 550,000 5.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 15.00 190 F Pittsburg, Pa. 544,000 5.25 1.00 3.00 ... 15.00 24.25 204 Scranton, Pa. 130,000 6.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 8.00 24.00 F Providence, R. I. 221,900 6.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 5.00 23.00 67 Memphis, Tenn. 175,000 4.50 3.75 3.75 2.00 11.25 25.25 100 F Nashville, Tenn. 127,000 9.00 4.00 5.00 ... 10.41 28.41 114 Richmond, Va. 114,000 4.00 3.50 3.00 1.50 8.00 20.00 111 Seattle, Wash. 300,000 7.80 2.40 2.40 ... ... 12.60 100 Spokane, Wash. 125,000 12.00 2.40 2.40 ... 2.80 19.60 165 Tacoma, Wash. 110,000 11.40 2.40 2.40 ... 3.00 19.20 120 Milwaukee, Wis. 370,000 6.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 11.50 23.50 91 AVERAGE PER CIT 6.78 2.85 2.76 0.44 6.19 19.02 110 DENVER 4.80 4.00 4.00 No Chg. 5.50 18.30 220 Average rate of above cities for the NECESSITY service for ordinary household use. $ 6.78 a year DENVER. 4.80 a year DENVER'S charge LESS than average. $ 1.98 a year Average rate of above cities for general house use without irrigation. $ 12.83 a year DENVER. 12.80 a year DENVER'S charge LESS than average. $ .03 a year Average rate of above cities for irrigation. $ 6.19 a year DENVER. 5.50 a year DENVER'S charge LESS than average. $ .69 a year Average total rate of above cities, all services. $ 19.02 a year DENVER. 18.30 a year DENVER'S charge LESS than average. $ .72 a year The Denver Union Water Company, as shown by the per capita consumption column, furnishes just twice as much water per capita of population as the average of the above cities. On the basis of Denver's per capita consumption of water the average rates of the above cities would be as follows: For the NECESSITY service, ordinary household use. $ 13.56 a year DENVER. 4.80 a year Average for general house use without irrigation. $ 25.66 a year DENVER. 12.80 a year Average irrigation. $ 12.38 a year DENVER. 5.50 a year Average total, all services. $ 38.04 a year DENVER. 18.30 a year The rates shown for the several combinations of cities indicate clearly why the revenue per million gallons of water furnished by those cities, as shown in our last letter, is so much higher than in Denver. The same quantity of water required for one six-room house in Denver supplies two or more houses of the same size in the other cities under any of the averages. THE DENVER UNION WATER COMPANY, By W. P. ROBINSON, General Manager. Contains forty-eight of the forty-nine cities in the United States rated as having a population of 100,000 or more in 1909. Six of the forty-eight cities report their services metered and supplied only under meter rates. These cities include the largest water plants in the United States, situated on the shores of the Great Lakes or on great rivers, where no expense is attached to the furnishing of water except the pumping of unfiltered water into the distributing mains. The populations are congested and every condition favorable to the furnishing of water at the lowest possible cost. Yet Denver's rates for the service shown by the table is lower than this combination of cities. Of the 42 cities that supply water under schedule rates, 26, or 61 9/10 per cent., of the number make a higher charge for the service shown than The Denver Union Water Company. Only four cities, or 9 5/10 per cent., of the number furnishing water under schedule rates supply filtered water at a lower charge for the service than The Denver Union Water Company. All of these cities secure their water supply within the city limits. The Denver Union Water Company secures more than 80 per cent. of its supply at a distance of from 20 to 50 miles from the city. "F" indicates plants that supply filtered water. sumption, Gallons Daily per capita con- total house use and irrigation Irrigation, 25 ft. with privilege of sprinkling street Washstand Closet Bath Gen'l housebold use, 6 rooms, 1st fam- ily, 1st faucet CITY Population F Birmingham, Ala. 100,000 $11.00 $4.00 $5.00 $... $10.41 $30.41 125 Los Angeles, Cal. 319,000 9.20 1.60 1.60 ... 2.70 15.10 112 San Francisco, Cal. 400,000 7.45 4.41 3.03 ... 8.48 23.37 80 Bridgeport, Conn. 110,000 5.00 3.00 4.00 ... 10.00 22.00 150 Hartford, Conn. 112,000 ... Metered 40 F New Haven, Conn. 150,000 5.00 3.00 3.00 0.50 10.00 21.50 150 F Washington, D. C. 343,000 ... Metered 178 F Atlanta, Ga. 150,000 ... Metered 70 Chicago, Ill. 2,300,000 8.50 ... ... 2.00 10.50 200 F Indianapolis, Ind. 243,000 5.00 3.00 3.00 ... 4.50 15.50 79 F Louisville, Ky. 258,000 6.00 5.00 3.00 1.00 6.00 21.00 85 F New Orleans, La. 350,000 ... Metered 50 Boston, Mass. 622,000 8.00 2.00 3.00 ... 5.00 18.00 151 Cambridge, Mass. 100,000 4.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 5.00 18.00 101 Fall River, Mass. 114,242 5.00 5.00 5.00 2.50 6.00 23.50 43 F Lowell, Mass. 100,000 6.00 3.00 4.00 1.00 3.00 17.00 52 Worcester, Mass. 145,000 6.00 5.00 4.00 ... 5.00 20.00 64 Baltimore, Md. 575,000 17.00 ... ... ... 17.00 125 Detroit, Mich. 410,000 3.20 1.00 1.60 0.48 1.00 7.28 167 Grand Rapids, Mich. 100,000 5.00 2.50 4.50 ... 7.00 19.00 133 Minneapolis, Minn. 315,000 1.80 2.00 2.50 0.50 6.00 12.80 56 Those wishing rooms or board may call the same number or come and let us know what you want in the way of rooms and board, and your wants shall be supplied. May we expect your patronage in this much needed project? It will be highly appreciated. L. B. BANKS & CO. 2100 ARAPAHOE ST. PHONE MAIN 3230 THE ALLEN DRUG STORE ONLY COLORED DRUG STORE IN THE CITY --- PAGE. 18. 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 nights 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. 353 West Warren street. EUREKA LODGE NO. 13, Albuquerque, N. M., meets first and third Tuesdays in the month. Allasons in good standing invited. H. BRAMLETT. W. M. MIMPSON 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. DOOKER, W. M. W. A. JORDAN, Sec.. 117 N. Walnut. PINION MESA LODGE No 20, A. F. & A. M., Grand Junction, meet the first and third Wednesdays in the month. J. M. HARRIS, W. M. T. P. LANGDON, Sec., 139 Chipote THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. FRATERNITIES KEYSTONE LODGE. Keystone Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Hanaa, Wyo., meets the first and third Tuesdays in the month. All members in good standing are invited. HENRY ANDERSON HOC ST. NO VINGES HIRAM COMMANDERY NO. 20. A. F. & A. M. Hiram Commandery Knights Templar meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month at 1832 Arapahoe street. GEO. S. CONTEE, E. C. Recorder, 2350 Curtis St. FAR WEST CHAPTER NO. 6, R. A. M., Meets the second Wednesday. W. H. FINLEY, H. P. WM. 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. 1936, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets the first 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, 1832 Arapahoe street. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 367, G. U. O. of O. F. Meets the first and third Tuesdays in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. Mrs Clarence Holmes 2139 Curtis St Worthy Recorder. PAST GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL NO. 118, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets the second Friday in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 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 1882 Arapahee 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. J. W. HARDY, C. C. W. A. Rice, K. of R. & S.; AETNA CAMP NO. -, U. R. K. OF P Meets at 1712 Curtis street the second and fourth Friday nights in the month G. B. PASH, Captain A. J. LYLES, Recorder. EUREKA COMPANY NO. 4. Meets the first and fourth Tuesdays. R. BUTLER, Captain HENRY BANKS, Recorder. COLUMBINE COURT NO. 279. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings at 1712 Curtis Street. All visiting members are invited to attend. LIZZIE WILLIAMS, W. C. ELIZA BETH SCOTT, R. D. Rocky Mountain Court No. 3, I. O. O. C., meets the second and fourth Friday afternoons at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting members are cordially welcomed. MRS. A. S. HAMILTON, W. C. MRS CASEY, Secretary. ROYAL TEMPLE NO. 23, I. B. P. O. E. of W. meets second and fourth Wednesdays in each month at 1712 Curtis street. MRS. JESSIE TAYLOR, D. R., MRS. NETTIE M. KELLY, See'y 2222 Arapahoe Street. GAINES TEMPLE, No.4, B. M. T. Of Trinidad, meets the first and third Monday afternoons at 3 o'clock at Marble hall, 111 First street. A. B. SUTTON, W. P M. B. WILSON, Sec. RICH LODGE NO. 22. I. B. O. E. of W. meets first and third Wednesday night in each month at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting Mys are welcome. V. B. WALKER, E. R. DOUGLAS MILLER, Sec'y. 4648 Lafayette street. TRUE REFORMERS True Reformers No. 1621 Colorado Enterprise Fountain, meet first and third Monday at 1832 Arapahoe street. C. M. Hughes Master. Mrs. 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. F. RILEY, W. P. ELLA McKINZIF, W. Secretary. The best of everything is none too good for those who visit the Calumet club. THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO VICTORIA TEMPLE, NO. 6, B. M. T. of Colorado Springs, meets the second and fourth Friday night in the month. MRS. JENNIE HENDERSON, W. Princess. MRS. COLLINS, Secretary. The Working Men's Protective Association meets every second and fourth Thursday nights at the Odd Fellows' hall, 1834 Arapahoe street. This association guarantees to its members a benefit and protection equalled by few and excelled by none. It is organized under the laws of the state of Colorado and application blanks may be had by the secretary. I. T. FULBRIGHT, Pres. J. HICKMAN, Vice-Pres. C. C. SPENCER, Rec.-Sec. J. N. ALLEN, Fin.-Sec. J. B. PERRY, Treas. BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 2716 Larimer Street. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. The public is cordially invited. REV. A. E. REYNOLDS, 2828 California Street. St. Benedict's colored Roman Catholic Mission Society would be pleased to meet all colored Catholic strangers to the city and also all colored Catholics in the city not connected with the society. For information address R. W. Washington, 261 Detroit street, phone White 3272. CAPITOLIA TEMPLE NO.133 S.M.T. Meets the second and fourth Wednesdays in the month at 1832 Arapahoe street. Members in good standing are invited. Scott's Methodist Episcopal Church, 803 E.26th Ave. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Sunday School. J. D. RICE, Superintendent. 6:30—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Mid-Week Services. Official Board, first Monday in each month. Wednesday evening, prayer and class meeting. Thursday, Ladies' Aid Society. Friday evenings, choir practice. Miss Lelia Rice organist. Strangers are especially welcome. JAMES N. WALLACE. B. D. D. D.. WHEN YOU GO TO LEADVILLE You can get first-class rooms with Mrs. S. J. Motley at 206 West Sixth street. First-class table board also Write or call. 10-96 If You Want to Buy a Home SEE JACOBS THE REAL ESTATE MAN He has from 15 to 20 houses for sale in all parts of the city. Small payment down, bal. same as rent Office 1, 23rd St., cor. Park Ave. 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 8. 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. PAGE. 13. THE OLD RELIABLE Thornas Clingman Billiard and Pool Parlors Thomas Clingman Billiard and Pool Parlors 1855 Arapahoe St. Phone Main 5154 C. W. 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We need a Rider Agent in every town and can offer an opportunity make money to suitable young men who apply at once. Regular Price $8.50 per pair To Introduce We Will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only $4.80 NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR MEDGE HORN BETTER THAN TAPE CO. ORDER $5.55 FROM PUCTURES. experience in tire (CASH WITH O NO MORE TROUBLE Result of 15 year making. No danger. TUS, PINS, NAI Serious punctures, 1 be vulcanized like a 1 r from THORNS, CACLS, TACKS or GLASS. ke intentional knife cuts, can v other tire. Notice the thick rubber treec "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. Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over Seventy-five Thousand pairs sold last year. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. 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You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. DESCRIPTION: with a special quality of without allowing the air that their tires have on an ordinary tire, the p prepared fabric on the or soft roads is overco squeezed that between tires is $5.50 per pair, b of only $4.80 per pair. You do not pay a cent made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than structure resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially lead. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider all orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.C.D. on approval until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash FULL CASH WITH plated brass hand pur puncture closers to be at OUR expense if fo discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.35 per pair) if you send ORDER and enclose this advertisement. 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OOASTER-ERAKES, built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, of prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW! PAE. 16 THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. Railroad Men and Waiters’ Club 2149 Curtis Street WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW Hissar for Porters Waiters, and Railroad Men. FOR RENT—Front room upstairs, at 2475 Arapahoe street. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, very convenient for light housekeeping, at 2615 Welton street. Mrs. Smith. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for gentlemen, very handy and close in. 1722 Logan avenue. FOR RENT—Furnished Rooms. Mrs Douglas, 1763 Clarkson, Phone White 1373. FOR RENT—One furnished or two or three furnished rooms for house- keeping, suitable for man and wife, upstairs, at 502 W. Colfax avenue. FOR RENT—Two large front rooms, elegantly furnished in modern mouse) Phone purple 1796. Mrsfi Callie How- ard, 2418 Champa street. | FOR RENT—Furnished rooms a 2121 Arapahoe street. Phone Olive 1755. Mra. L. P. Holmes. FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern house at 4525 Vrain street. Phone Gallup 876. FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern house at 2515 Curtis street. Phone Olive 1473, Mrs. Givens. FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern house. Gentlemen preferred. ’Phone White 169. 2417 Ogden street. FOR RENT—Modern apartments upstairs at 2530 Clyarkson street. Six-room house for rent, unfurnish- ed. Call at 2148 Curtis street. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modem house, hot and cold water, at 2435 Arapahoe street. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms- very convenient. Mrs. Holly, 2118 Arapa- hoe street. FOR RENT—One room in modern house. Mrs. Anderson, 2421 Ogden street. Phone Blue 161. FOR RENT—Furnished room for man and wife, also furnished room for men or for women. Mrs. Smith, 1630 Pennsylvania street. _ FOR RENT—Furnished room for gentlemen only. Mrs. Branford, 1258 Champa street. | FOR RENT—Furnished rooms ai 2214 Arapahoe street. Phone Main 8003. FOR RENT—Furnished rom at 2730 Champa street. FOR RENT—Furnizhed or unfur- nished rooms at 700 29th street. Mrs. Williams. FOR RENT—Two nicely furnished rooms with bath and gas at 2838 Cali- fornia street. Mrs. W. A. Johnson. BOARD AND ROOMS—In modern house, 2562 Glenarm Place. Pheue 8562 Main. Mrs. Frankie Martin. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, very convenient. John Nelson, 2148 Curtis Phone Main 8034. FOR SALE—Nicely furnished six- coom house at 1842 Stout street. Vic- ‘or Walker, phone Main 2275. FOR -RENT—Two furnished rooms at 2652 Lawrence street. Phone Olive | 1468. 4 | FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2024 Champa street. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms in a nice, modern house at 1028 Twenty-second street. Phone Main 5632. | Between Arapahoe and Curtis streets. 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WALLER, Secretary and Manager A First Class CLUB FOR SALE, AT ONCE! Or Will Sell Half Interest One of the best and best arranged clubs in the state. For further in- formation address, | C. A. PILGRIM 444 MYERS AVENUE - CRIPPLE CREEK, COLO. zip [eee : e Bat eae te” bie * fae xi oa co ek ia Ee mG F 3 [ii 5 rae = 5 Re Zz fe ow. Da ay pee poe — OS ee fee ey t= +; 5 CURTIS M. HARRIS Funeral Director cee | Bic see - F aay mae a a oe pit ihe | | Be Phone Main 6243 UNDERTAKER Mes. J.J. Stafford, Lady Assistant A First-Class Mortuary Establishment FIRST AID TO TWE BEREAVED Wi THE TIME OF THE DEATH OF THER LOVED owes Parlors 1921 Arapahoe Street "Licensed Embalmer The Douglass Undertaking Company PAGE 1 CHEYENNE, WYOMING. The children of Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank Gaskin have been quite ill, but at this writing are much improved. Fern, the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lucas, has been ill but is now fully recovered. Mrs. Killum, the wife of Sergeant Killum, Troop H, Ninth Cavalry, has returned from a short visit to Denver. Messrs. Wayne Gaskin and Nolle Smith, two of our popular young men, have recently made several trips on business and of pleasure to Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Monty Landors are the happy and proud possessors of a little daughter, which arrived the first of the month. Mrs. James E. Smith, one of our city's leading society women and prominent church workers, was ill the latter part of the week and unable to attend services last Sunday. The young son of Mr. and Mrs. Washington has come to Cheyenne to make his home at the parsonage. Mr. Washington's arrival is hailed with delight by members of the younger set. Sergeant and Mrs. Harris of the Ninth Cavalry have left for the Sou where they will spend a few months visiting friends and relatives. We wish them a pleasant trip. Mesdames James E. Smith and Mrs. Sergeant Banks were callers at Fort D.A. Russell two weeks ago Saturday afternoon, the guests of Captain and Mrs. Young and Chaplain and Mrs. Proileau. Mrs. De Marge De Wese is lying quite ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Helen Thompson, suffering from an acute attack of appendicitis. Mrs. De Wese is beloved by the entire community and her recovery is earnestly hoped for. Mrs. George Hopkins, who has been quite ill, is at this writing much improved in health and able to be among us again. Q. J. Gillmore is now in Chicago Ill., where he has accepted a very lucrative position in an undertaking establishment. The skating rink which was conducted by Mr. Gillmore is now in charge of Messrs. Curtis A. Ward and Hugh Hopkins, who are continuing the business successfully started by Mr. Gilmore. Many successful meetings of the Women's Mite Missionary Society, a society recently organized by Mrs. Washington, have been held at the parsonage and the homes of the various members. Mesdames York and Killum were recent hostesses at very entertaining and profitable gatherings. The society is planning a very interesting literary and musical program to be renedered in the near future. Mrs. Wm. Ashford, who is spending a few weeks in Hot Springs, Arkansas, for the benefit of her health, is slowly recovering and hopes to be in our midst again in a short time. Mrs. Ashford is greatly missed in church, social and fraternal affairs, in which she took a very active and prominent part, and her return to her home is looked forward to with pleasure by a host of friends. The progress of the young married people of our community is to be commended. There are very few who do THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORAD not own their own homes and who are not a help to the community. A young couple worthy of special mention and who have been in our midst only a short time are Mr. and Mrs. Devereaux, who have just completed the purchase of a cosy cottage on the South Side. Mr. Devereaux is employed in one of the leading barber shops in the city, and both Mr. and Mrs. Devereaux are prominent members of the Baptist church. During the absence fromthechoir of the A. M. E. church of Mrs. E. F. Landor, who has been confined to her home recovering from two operations performed on head and nose, that musical organization was conducted and directed by Mrs. James Smith, who demonstrated without a doubt her remarkable ability as a vocalist, and her competency for the position she so nobly filled. Many were the comments concerning the unusually delightful music rendered under the direction of Mrs. Smith. Without a doubt one of the most entertaining and enjoyable programs in the history of the church was rendered by the Young Ladies' Literary and Art Club last Sunday evening, a week ago. The program was in charge of Miss Lillian Jefferson, the club's charming little president, and was for perfection in every detail unequaled. Most inspiring music was rendered by a chorus composed of the club members, and several solos both vocal and instrumental were charmingly rendered. Miss Minnie Caves made her initial appearance as a vocalist, and her rendition was much appreciated. The instrumental solos by Misses Ruth Robinson and Virgil Gaskin were beautiful, Miss Gaskins' choice of a selection showing excellent taste. Miss Eva Palmer is possessed of a sweet voice which takes hold of one's heart strings and her singing was much enjoyed. Two recitations by Misses Rose Alexander and Katheryn Turner were listened to with marked attention. Miss Turner's recitation was beautifully rendered and is deserving of special comment. At the beginning of the program Miss Jefferson tendered, in a carefully prepared composition which she read with much ease, a very beautiful tribute to Mrs. Washington, the beloved wife of our pastor, who has taken so much interest in our girls. At the close of the program Rev. Washington highly commended the club for their delightful program. The chorus was very ably assisted by Messrs. H. C. Jefferson and Chas. Pierson. Miss Jefferson's sweet voice led the singing. Miss Virgil Gaskins was the accompanist of the evening. Under the leadership of Rev. James Washington, Allen's A. M. E. church is moving on to success. An entertainment and supper which was a decided success in every way was recently given by the members of the church, and netted them the neat sum of $4. The program was in charge of Mrs. Sergeant Harris of the Ninth Cavalry, and was a delight from start to finish. The Ninth Cavalry orchestra cheerfully contributed their services and several beautiful classic selections were rendered. A vocal duet rendered by Mrs. Harris and Prof. Homac was a treat and delighted those who were privileged to hear it. The supper was in charge of Mrs. James E. Smith and was perfect in every detail—well cooked and beautifully and daintily served. Mrs. Smith proved a very able chairman and is deserving of much praise for the success of her efforts. Mrs. Smith was assisted by Mesdames Harris, Bowler, Turner, Lucas and Washington. Continued on page 9 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 QUALITY CLOTHES SHOP 1015 16TH STREET OPPOSITE TABOR GRAND ..GOOD CLOTHES AT MODERATE PRICES.. 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. Big Stock Varied Assortment Reasonable Prices Pleasing Service 2060 Larimer Street JAPANESE K. MATSUMATO body word types always reach the proper printing or with—a guide—a feature peculia The type must go right. There's no down, or sideways. Good looking wor Denver, Colorado THE OTHES SHOP H STREET ABOR GRAND MODERATE PRICES.. IN A CLASS DISTINCTLY BY ITSELF The Original "No Name" Clothing Co. 417 Fifteenth Street. Phone Main 8252 Ladies' and Gent's Clothing Established More than a Quarter of a Century. Transactions Confidential Buy and Sell Good Clothing. Full Dress Suits For Rent. The Printing Point Badly typewritten letters convey an impression of careless business methods, but the machine is often more to blame than the operator. ing point. The type-bar operates through ear to the Underwood—and patented. another way. It cannot wobble up or work is easy and the visible writing pre- secures perfect work in the Underwood genuity and skill. Why not come and Underwood will help you to secure greater help you to just as much knowledge of as you choose to acquire. Underwood WRITER COMPANY Inc. WHERE. Manager Denver Office Phone Main 4544 FOR RENT IN CHEYENNE. One nice room for quiet man and wife or for two nice men at Mrs. Pierson's. 622 W. 20th street. NOTICE—The Bee Hive Rooming House will be located at 2014 Champa street. Will be glad to accommodate all respectable people, as there will be all modern conveniences. Call and see the proprietor. There will be a home cooking dining room attached. Meals will be served from 20 to 35 cents. Give them a trial. MRS. W. A. BOBO, 2014 Champa St. Madam J. M. Mason LADIES' TAILORING AND FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKING PARLORS Connected with the London Clothes Cleaning and Pressing Co. 76-78 Broadway Denver, Colo. Phone South 659 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patent sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest cm. circulation of any scientific journal. Terms $3 a year; four months, $L. Sold by all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 65 F St. Washington, D.C. More Money For Colored People This is one of the objects of this great Benefi- This is one of the objects of this great Beneficial and Protective organ cultural and Protective 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 and their unemployed brothers and sisters to secure work, help them when sick or disabled, and where death occurs in the family. Big Cash Benefits At death of member, $100 cash is paid to beneficiary. At death of wife, or other beneficiary, member secures $25. At death of member's child, $10, or of baby, 85. There are many other benefits not allowed by other organizations. Membership is open to both sexes, including boys and girls over 15 years old. No discrimination as to nationality, color, politics or religion. Over 50,000 men and women have already joined our ranks, having found this the grandest and most uplifting Beneficial Protective institution in existence. We invite you to join. Send 180 for copy of official paper, the "I-L-U Home Journal," circular matter and full particulars. If you join promptly, we will give you authority to represent us in your locality. You can devote your spare hours to securing members, for which we will pay you liberally. We also need a few Traveling Representatives who can give their entire time to this work; good pay, including traveling expenses. Write at once! The I-L-U Grand Lodge 182 I-L-U Bldg., Dayton, Ohio. --- THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. Hours: 9 to 11 a. m., 1 to 4 p. m. . 7 to 8 p. m. 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. 2802 Welton. Phone Main 7416. OFFICE HOURS: 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. Harper. 10 to 11 a. m. 8 to 12 m. 2 to 5 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. 1 to 5 p. m. All Other Hours and Sunday by Appointment. DR. WESTBROOK Physician an. Surgeon. DR. HARPEB 1021 Twenty-First Street Over Allen's Drug Store Phone Main 8625 After hours 3230 DR. JUSTINA L. FORD OFFICE HOURS: 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to 4 p. m., to 8 p. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE. 2111 Arapahoe Street, Denver. JOS. H. STUART LAWYER PRACTICES IN ALL COURTS. Office 329 Kittredge Bldg. Cor. 16th and Glenarm. Residence 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 6722. Residence, 2844 Truncat Place. After 6799 Phone Olive 1414. ```markdown ``` Residence Phone No. 15. Weste THE LEADING EDUCATI A Faculty of Eighteen T MA Stea Theological, Classical, Nor- bracing courses in A Printing, Bookbinding, making, Milline THOROUGH DISCIPL Western University Western University THE LEADING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN THR 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 Bookbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Making, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farm 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. F NE MILITARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA. FOR FULL INFORMATION ACTING PRESIDENT OF FOR FULL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, ACTING PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANB 12 Automotive J H. THE COLORED O Automobile for Hire The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph with indistinct shapes and forms. THE COLORED ORPHANAGE AND OLD FOLKS' HOME. located at 873 Zuni street, Denver, Colo.; take Lawrence street ar and get off at West Eighth avenue; go due west through the Barn um 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 Zuni street, or tele --- Located at 873 west, and get off at shops eight blocks. This institution women and men of are in service and tion can be had by phoning Mala 7326 MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS. Steam Heated and Electric Lighted. 2132-2148 Arapahoe St. Phone 2449 Denver DEPARTMENTS: PAGE. 2 Office Phone No. 1423 ersity FOR NEGROES IN THN others from the Leading lighted. , State Industrial, em mechanical Drawing, Course, Dress- and Farming. JENCE, CAREFUL Y, QUINDARO, KANS PAGE 4. Career and Work Of W. T. Vernon Remarkable Rise of a Man Who Game Up From a Log Cabin In Missouri to High Place of Honor In the Service of the National Government—Educator and Churchman. By R. W. THOMPSON. The man of any race whose signature is necessary to give value to the legal tender and bonded securities of the greatest government on earth is bound to occupy a large space in the public eye. When, however, the man who attains that dignity is found to be a member of a race that but little over forty years ago was held in chattel slavery by the very nation which now honors him with such a trust his career may be set down as one of the marvels peculiar to the world's most remarkable century. William T. Vernon, register of the United States treasury, is the central figure of a story that reads like fiction. Of imposing stature and engaging personality, he would attract attention in any crowd. Mr. Vernon was born in Lebanon, Mo., and educated in the public schools of Lebanon and at Lincoln university, Pa. He taught school in Bonne Terre, Mo., for two years and was then called to the principalship of one of the public schools of Lebanon. After four years of service there he resigned to take charge of Western university, at Quindaro, Kan., a part of the educational system of the A. M. E. church. This institution then had but one small building and a half dozen students, and he was the only teacher. He remained there from 1896 to 1906, during which time he had secured appropriations from the state of Kansas which have grown until with the recent appropriation these augment a quarter of a million dollars, in addition to other donations and collections. The institution now has 130 acres of land, five large buildings, a faculty of twenty teachers and nearly 400 students. There is now in course of CHAPMAN THE S. ATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. erection upon the campus a commonous girls' dormitory worth over $30.000. Mr. Vernon rendered valuable assistance to the Republican party in several exciting state and national campaigns, and because of this, in addition to his personal merit, sterling character and administrative experience, he was appointed register of the treasury by President Roosevelt in 1906. This responsible position had previously been held by but two Negroes, former Senator B. K. Bruce and Captain J. W. Lyons. Lincoln university conferred upon him his bachelor degree, and Wilberforce has honored him with the degrees of doctor of divinity and doctor of laws. As a pulpiteer, platform lecturer, commencement orator and writer for magazines and papers he is in much demand throughout the country. Fervent and eloquent tributes have been paid to his ability as an orator, scholar and practical adviser of his people by the principal dailies in the communities in which he has spoken from time to time. A few weeks ago he succeeded in having installed at Western university a fully equipped branch postoffice and had one of the teachers named as postmaster. This is the first school of the race to be so honored in the section of the west lying beyond the Mississippi river. He was likewise instrumental in having Professor W. H. Hammond, the capable leader of the Western university band, made chief musician of the Ninth United States cavalry, completing the quartet of Negro bandmasters of the four Negro regiments in the army establishment. It may be interesting to state that Mr. Vernon is the youngest colored man who has held the position of register of the treasury. Not yet forty years of age, his career promises even greater things for the future. His struggle from a one room log cabin, through the university where he labored to pay his way, up through the front rank as an educator and church leader to the highest place held by the race in America is an inspiring study for the young Negro who is sometimes disposed to view his prospects "as through a glass darkly." NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT. Organizations For Moral Uplift of the Race Should Get Busy. It is a fact, however much we may regret it, the drink habit among the idle and indolent of our race in large cities is on the increase. Editor J. H. Murphy of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger strikes the keynote when he says: "Eternal vigilance is the price of keeping any more saloons from locating on Druid Hill avenue. There are enough saloons, dives and gambling places there now; more are not needed. It does seem strange, however, that gambling places can be conducted as openly as are some of them; that the police, sharp eyed (?) as they are, cannot see them. Perhaps they do not want to see them. Perhaps Sergeant Plum might find them if he would." What is true of Baltimore in this respect is also true of many other large cities. These street corner, whisky drinking, gambling gangs are damning the race. There are enough organizations for moral and social uplift among Afro-Americans with the aid of the proper municipal authorities to make a radical change in these conditions if they would only try. "Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." Strong Agency For Race Uplift Graphic Account of What the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows In Mississippi Is Doing For Beneficiaries of Its Deceased Members—E. P. Jones Honored. By HORACE D. SLATTER. Secret societies do more for the uplift of the Negro people in the south than any other one agency saving the church. Indeed, it may he argued that the secret and fraternal orders in the south go hand in hand with the church. In all of the ritualistic ceremonies a spirit of deep and religious piety is breathed, and no man is admitted who does not express a belief in the one Supreme Being. Whatever may be the name, whatever may be the method of conducting its business, they all tend to the same end-to create a brotherly spirit, to teach the value of pure and upright lives and to better the material condition of its members and those dependent upon them. Though considerably in advance of any other organization, the work of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows for the state of Mississippi is the most pronounced example of what secret orders can do in the upbuilding of the Negro race. The Odd Fellows Benefit association through its treasurer, Professor E. H. McKissack of Holly Springs, and under the direction of Dr. E. P. Jones, grand master of the state, paid out during the past year alone more than $250,000 to Odd Fellow beneficiaries. A quarter of a million dollars paid out to the widows and orphans of the state will go a long way toward redeeming mortgages, relieving want and misery and educating children. This, added to the fact that during the past ten years this organization has paid out over a million dollars through this channel and conducted its mammoth business, shows the efficacy of organized effort among colored people of the south. It is the most concrete example yet placed on record of the ability of the Negro to help himself. The Odd Fellows in Mississippi show great wisdom in keeping these two able men at the head of their affairs. Continued confidence in Dr.Jones' ability and sterling worth was manifested by the grand lodge in its recent session in not only re-electing him to the fifth term as grand master of the state, but indorsing him for grand master of the United States. The delegates will push his candidacy at the forthcoming session of the biennial movable committee at Baltimore this year. Further appreciation of Dr Jones' service to the order was manifested by the presentation to him of a beautiful silver service. EFFECT OF THE BYRD BILL Higher Liquor Tax Would Put Unscrupulous Persons Out of Business. Editor P. Bernard Young of the Norfolk (Va.) Journal and Guide wisely says: If the new liquor bill as introduced in the legislature by Speaker Byrd passes and becomes a law, as in all probability it will, it will have the effect of doing one of two things for the colored people of Norfolk. It will either remove the public school annex from the dingy little building in Queen street, between Lincoln and Smith, or remove the saloons in that and adjoining blocks from such close proximity to the school. Moreover, it will affect at least two of the colored annexes and Norfolk Mission college. The new Byrd bill prohibits a saloon within 400 feet of any school, college or university in the state. We take it for granted that the public schools come within this provision. The bill also provides for an increased taxation on liquor, which will remove from the traffic many unscrupulous persons. The bill should go further and prohibit the sale of liquor within 400 feet of any church in the state. This would also greatly benefit the colored people of the Fourth ward of Norfolk and of the whole city. SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN. Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont Invites Afro-American Women to Join Movement. The suffrage movement among women is a very live topic just now in most all sections of the country, with New York perhaps as the storm center. New impetus has been given the cause in New York by the Negro Women's Business league, headed by Miss Irena L. Moorman, who at the suggestion of Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont, president of the Political Equality association, held an interesting and largely attended meeting recently at the Mount Olivet Baptist church for the purpose of enlisting the support of Afro-American women in the movement. The promoters of the scheme could not have selected a more capable woman than Miss Moorman to lead the fight among our people in Greater New York. There were many distinguished women of both races present. Miss Moorman presided. In the course of her address Mrs. Belmont said: "My friends, I am here because I feel that bond of human equality which alone the woman suffrage movement can create, and I, one of its exponents, come because I know that unless this cause means freedom and equal rights to all women of every race, of every creed, rich or poor, its doctrines are worthless and it must fail of its purpose. "As president of the Political Equality association I extend to all present an earnest invitation to join." Mrs. Henry Villard said: "To me the right of suffrage has always seemed self evident, yet I know there are mountains of prejudice to be overcome, and they will be, as they were in the cause of slavery. The great argument I put forward is the great principle of democracy. It is as valuable to women as to men. "It gratifies me that Negroes are becoming aroused to the cause of suffrage, for it is a greater cause than that of anti-slavery, because its object is to free the mind." Others who spoke were Mrs. Ella H. Crossett, president of the State Suffrage association; Mrs. M. C. Lawton and Mrs. F. R. Keyser, president of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. Before the meeting closed Mrs. Belmont said: "This is one of the most interesting meetings I have ever attended. I shall be most glad to welcome any of these women at my headquarters on Fifth avenue." THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. The Water Question schedule rates supply filtered water at a lower charge for the service shown than The Denver Union Water Company. All of these cities secure their water supply within the city limits. The Denver Union Water Company secures more than 80 per cent. of its supply at a distance of from 20 to 50 miles from the city. No city, from which information is available, that supplies filtered water, and secures its supply at any distance from the city, makes as low a charge for this service as The Denver Union Water Company. Comparison of Rates The rates in Colorado Springs and Boulder appear lower than the rates in the other Colorado cities, because the irrigation in both cases is largely from ditches built along the streets, and does not require water for this purpose that is fit for domestic use or under pressure. Denver, Colorado, February 17, 1910. To the Citizens and Taxpayers of Denver: WHAT DENVER CONSUMERS PAY PER DAY FOR WATER SERVICE. Four-room house, for general household use.....1 1/10 cents a day Four rooms and one water-closet.....2 1/5 cents a day Four rooms, one water closet and irrigation one lot.....3 7/10 cents a day Six-room house, for general household use.....1 3/10 cents a day Six rooms and one water-closet.....2 2/5 cents a day Six rooms, one bath, one water-closet.....3 1/2 cents a day Six rooms, bath, closet and irrigation one lot.....5 cents a day Eight-room house, for general household use.....1 54/100 cents a day Eight rooms, one bath, one water-closet.....3 74/100 cents a day Eight rooms, bath, closet, and irrigation 1½ lots.....6 cents a day Ten-room house, for general household use.....1 3/4 cents a day Ten rooms, two baths, two water closets.....5 1/20 cents a day Ten rooms, two baths, two closets, and irrigation 2 lots.....8 1/20 cents a day We have shown that the water plants in thirty-three of the largest cities in the United States derive an income upon the valuation of the property devoted to water works purposes in those cities 47 37/100 per cent. greater than the income of The Denver Union Water Company upon its property. We have shown that the average price received per city, for a million gallons of water delivered by the water plants in ninety-four of the best-known cities in the United States is 49 89/100 per cent. greater than the price per million gallons received by The Denver Union Water Company. We have shown that no water plant in any large city in the country that supplies filtered water, and secures its own supply at any distance from the city, receives as low a price per million gallons delivered as The Denver Union Water Company. We now submit for your consideration a series of tables, showing the annual water rates for domestic service, for a six-room house, with irrigation for one twenty-five foot lot, in nearly 100 of the best-known cities in the United States. The tables include forty-eight of the forty-nine cities mentioned in our last letter, as having a population rating of 100,000 or more. The six-room house is the service that occurs most frequently in nearly every water system in the country, and is the one most generally used in making comparisons of water rates. The comparison of the rates for this service between a number of cities also indicates very closely how the general charges for other classes of service compare. The comparisons shown by the tables establish the fact that the charge for this service in Denver is lower than the charge for similar service in any of the cities that supply filtered water, and obtains its supply at any distance from the city. The comparison shows that the charge for this service in Denver is lower than the charge for similar service in 77.4/10 per cent. of all of the cities, regardless of whether they furnish filtered or unfiltered water and regardless of the conditions under which their supplies are obtained. The tables are divided into four classifications, embracing the same classes of cities as the tables in our last letter dealing with the revenue per million gallons of water furnished. Each table is divided into six rate classifications, as follows: Charge for ordinary domestic use, for cooking, baking, washing and general sanitary purposes, charge for bath tub, charge for water-closet, charge for washstand, charge for irrigation twenty-five feet frontage, with privilege of sprinkling street in front of premises, washing windows, sidewalks, etc., and the total charge for the services enumerated. The tables also show the daily per capita consumption of water in the cities. We call your attention especially to the column showing the charges in the various cities for the necessary supply of water for general household purposes. This is the service that is an absolute necessity to every household in a city, no matter how humble or unpretentious it may be. Bath tubs, washstands, irrigation privileges, and many other services are in the nature of comforts or luxuries that need not be taken except by those whose circumstances permit them to pay the added charges. For this NECESSITY service the annual rate in Denver for a six-room house is $4.80. We quote the charges for the same NECESSITY service in a number of cities with which Denver's rates are so frequently compared: Los Angeles, Cal. $ 9.20 Pueblo, Colo., South Side. $14.40 Colorado Springs, Colo. 12.00 Trinidad, Colo. 11.00 Boulder, Colo. 10.00 Portland, Ore. 6.00 Greeley, Colo. 10.00 Seattle, Wash. 7.80 Leadville, Colo. 14.00 Spokane, Wash. 12.00 Pueblo, Colo., North Side. 18.00 Tacoma, Wash. 11.40 The ordinary water user in those cities must pay the above rates for a six-room house, and correspondingly high rates for any size house, larger or smaller, before he can have water to cook his food. Some of those cities charge less for the comfort and luxury services than The Denver Union Water Company, but to enable them to do so the poorest consumer must pay part of the tax for the comforts his more fortunate neighbor enjoys. In the preparation of the tables no attempt was made to select special cities for the purpose of comparison. A conscientious effort was made to secure data from every well-known city in the United States. This is especially true of the cities having a population of 100,000 or more. That the list of this class of cities includes 48 of the 49 in the country that are given that population rating for 1909 amply substantiates this statement. The various tables follow: TABLE NUMBER ONE Contains 109 cities, sixteen of which report their services metered and supplied only under meter rates. Of the 93 that supply water under schedule rates, 72, or 77 4/10 per cent., of the number make a higher charge for the service shown than The Denver Union Water Company. Only six cities, or 6 45/100 per cent., of those furnishing water under Continued on Page 12 THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. DENVER PERSONAL PAGE. & HOUSE FOR RENT. A five-room brick house for rent at 18th and Ogden streets, in walking distance. Apply at this office. 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-321, Stesman. Moses Peterson, aged 21, step-son of Carl Wilson of 1818 E. 32nd ave., died Thursday and the funeral will be held to-day from the family residence at 2 p. m. The Douglass Undertaking Company will be in charge. There was a large attendance of persons who are desirous of joining the Knights of Pythias at the office of Dr. Westbrook, Monday evening. Thirty-two persons are already enrolled on the roll for charter membership and after a few prelimnaries the lodge will be instituted. The wonderful prospects of this lodge seem to be growing brighter. When instituted this will make three lodges oft his order in this city. The Life Line-Club will meet Thursday eve., Feb. 24th, with Miss Jennie Harris, 2800 Arapahoe street, at 8 o'clock. MRS. FLORENCE COOPER, President. The Carnation Art Club had the evening of their lives Monday at the home of Mrs. C. H. Winters, on Welton street. It was a Valentine party and the postmistress, Mrs. J. L. Burnett, had a full evening distributing the pretty and novel tokens of friendship and affection. The party was largely attended. The club meets this week with Mrs. John Leftridge, of Lafayette street, and next week week with Mrs. J. W. Mason, of 725 Mariposa street. W. D. Ward, of Manitou, a relative of O. C. Goens, is in the city. Messrs. M. B. Brooks and Willis Hood, of Pueblo, came to the city Saturday to be present at the gathering of the hosts of Republicans. Mrs. Geo. Duncan has gone to Kansas to visit with relatives. The annual celebration of the birthdays of John Brown, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass occurred at Shorter church Monday evening. The arrangements for the meeting were in charge of Attorney George Ross, and he brought out a crowd that spoke volumes for his hustling. There were three principal speeches made by Geo. Gross of Rocky Ford, Rev. J. N. Wallace of Scott church, and Attorney W. B. Townsend. The exercises continued until very late, interspersed with singing. Messrs. Woolfskill, Scott, Craig, Gaskins, Holmes and Handy are now with the Y. M. Glee Club. Others wishing to become members are requested to meet the club at 7:30 next Wednesday eve at Mr. Rank Holly's, at 2557 Clarkson. Club meets each Wednesday evening. Rev. Scott at Y. M. C. B. The Rev. Scott, now conducting services at Campbell Chapel, will address the Y. M. C. B. Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at Campbell. All are cordially invited to come and bring their friends. The Glee Club is asked to assist in the singing. Challenge to Spoompkins. The Y. M. C. B. basket ball team challenges the Spoompkins to a game of basket ball to be played within the next month at the Y. M. C. B.'s exhibition games, probably to be played at the white Y. M. C. A. Chas. Briton, Walter Lindsey and A. Wayman Ward have been chosen as captains of the three Y. M. C. B. teams. Land Sunday at Alliance. As was expected a crowed house came out Sunday to hear the details about getting a foothold on some government land for less than $75.00, which would cover from 160 acres to 320. Mrk Bryant, an old experienced land settler, was there to tell us all about it; he pointed out on the map how close land could be purchased or settled upon, some within 12 miles of Littleton, some within 20 or 30 miles of Denver and others near Byers and all kinds of hailroad land on the Union Pacific. Mr. Brown of Deertrail was there as one witness of the 18 families who had located near Deertaril and he reported his entire expense for settling was something less than $50. He spoke of "desert land," about how people in the city could acquire title to that without living upon it and "homestead" lands and the easy regulations. In all the crowded house seemed to show much interest, judging by the many questions asked. Notice. Rocky Mountain Court No. 3 will give a chittering and chicken supper, Monday evening, Feb. 21, 191, at the residence of Miss Laura Moore, No. 2036 Arapahoe street. Each and every one is cordially invited to attend to assist us in swelling our treasury. We will especially look for the Brothers of Damon and Pythias Lodges. MRS. A. E. HAMILTON, W. C. MRS. ELIZABETH, R. of D. The People's Presbyterian Church. Sermon Topics, Sunday. Feb. 20. 11 a. m., sermon by Rev. W. M. Campbell, D. D., pastor Valverde Pres- Church. 6:45 p. m., Y. P. S. C. E., "Intemperance and Other Sins of the Body." Rom. 8:1-14. 7:30 p. m., "Temperate in All Things." J. A. THOS-HAZELL, S. T. B., Pastor. Miss Ella Pierson, of Cheyenne, is in the city visiting her sister. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Holley entertained at dinner last week. The Y. M. C. B. has a basket ball team. MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO. MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. F. SAN MARCO 4 years ago my hair was only a 4 years ago my hair just covered finger-length, and my temples my shoulders. were bald half way up my head. When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities, all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing was possible; but we have grown the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving success. The proof of the value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually grown and the further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that "theirs is the same" or "just as good") or referred to "PORO." We advise you to use only "PORO" Hair Grower, (the oldest and best of its kind). See that the name "PORO" is on every box, not genuine without it. Prepared only by MRS. A. M. POPH. Branch office Boulder, Colorado, 2404 Hill street. Mrs. Linda Richarda, agent Main 0758. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. Miss M. COWDEN. Hair Dressing PARLORS. Shampooing, cutting and curling. All hair work made to order. Hair tonics, scalp treatments, manicuring; stage wigs for rent for theatrical use or mask balls. Cheapest switches, 50 cents. Goods delivered out of the city 1219 21st street. Denver, Colo Phone 1797 Olive. ader 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 bonets of all kinds. Miss Genevieve Hallowell, prop. Mrs. J. R. Hallowell, Mgr. The Original Hair Growers We Grew Our Hair Now Let Us Grow Yours with "PORO" TRADE MARK (Registered) 4 years ago my hair just covered my shoulders. our wonderful work/ of growing all kinds, all quali conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair head, many persons scorned the idea that such a t we have grown the hair for hundreds, rapidly proof of the value of our work is that we are be- ALAMOSA NEWS. Rev. Prince was in our city last of the month and delivered an interesting sermon. While here he organized a Sewing Circle, electing Mrs. W. F. Hall as president; Mrs. Mack Wright, vice-president; Miss Belle Bradley, instructress; Miss Edna Hall, secretary; Messrs. W. F. Hall, Tom Perkins and Mack Wright, executive committee; Mrs. Lavina Smith, treasurer. Mr. E. W. Blackwell is visiting his parents in Durango. A. J. Riley has been confined to his bed for several days. Mr. E. Houston returned to Denver Friday night, seriously ill, suffering from the high altitude. The Sewing Circle met with Miss W. F. Hall, Thursday afternoon, completing their arrangements to start to work. After business was settled, Mrs. Hall served the ladies with tea and wafers. Mr. Butler of Denver is in our city occupying the position on the D. & R G. parlor car formerly held by Ed Hayden; Mr. W. F. Hall has Richard Oliver's place, a change having been made by the Superintendent. Miss B. Bradley and Mrs. Wm. Stribbling are on the sick list, also Mrs. Maggie Perkins. SCOTT'S CHAPEL NOTES. Mr. F. D. McPherson received the sad intelligence of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. George Lee, last week. The George Washington Birthday Party and Handkerchief Bazaar will be postponed indefinitely because of the illness in the pastor's family. Mrs. Celia Gaines, who is the chief spirit of the entertainment, is assisting Mrs. Wallace. Mrs. Lottie Bibbs, who has been confined to her bed on the account of rheumatism at the residence of Mrs. S. P. McBeth, will return to her post of duty next week. Three class leaders, the pastor and several others, held services at the residence of Mr. John Harrison. Mrs. Harrison is an invalid and cannot attend services. It was a long ride on the cars and difficult to reach, but the little missionary crowd felt that they were well paid for their trip. Mrs. P. E. Campbell is on the sick list. She is better at this writing. Mrs. Emma Anderson is a very faithful church worker. She desires the parents to send their children to the Sunday School and League so that they can commence to practice for Easter program. The members and friends of Scott's will present the pastor with a new suit of clothes for conference. The Juniors will present him with a pair of shoes. This is the capstone of Scott's success for the year of 1909. FOR RENT—2350 Ogden st., 7 rooms and alcove, porcelain bath, furnace, mantle and grate, china closet and plate rail in dining room, gas stove, coal range, inlaid linoleum and porcelain sink in kitchen, large pantry, large yard; $30. See W. H. Freeman, anitor at Roanoke Apartments, 321 11th ave. Tel. Main 6322. Brown, the hatter, located at 718½ Eighteenth street, makes a specialty of Stetsons, High Rollers, Panamas --- THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. 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. The pastor will deliver a special sermon to the new converts and those who have recently joined the church at the 11 o'clock service Sunday morning. The subject will be "The Besetting Sin." All recent joiners are requested to occupy the specially reserved seats. There will be a church conference held at Shorter Friday evening, February 25th, to which every member of the church is urged to be present. Several matters of special importance will be considered. JOIN KNIGHTS C A new Lodge is in the city of Den have an opportunity the best fratern the country. They number already o half a million dollars in rea Colorado could give you be vested. Be a charter mem further information write o DR. WESTBROOK OVER ALLEN'S DRUG STO PYTHIAN HE Rev. J. H. Washington of Cheyenne, Wyo.. was in the city this week and was the guest of Rev. A. M. Ward. At this writing Mrs. Ward is much improved and was able to walk out on the porch last Monday for the first time since her operation. Whereas, God, the Maker of all mankind, has seen fit to remove from or dear sister, her dear mother and soldier for the cause of Christ, who died after a lingering illness on the 17th day of January, 1910; therefore, be it Resolved, That we humbly acknowledge all power is His that doeth all things well; be it further Resolved. That the members of the Household of Ruth No. 376 extend to the family our heartfelt sympathy in their sorrow and loss of a beloved mother and we bow with them to the will of the Supreme Being. 'Tis but a sad hour of bereavement and sorrow, and we therefore commit her into the care of the Almighty. Cheer up, sad hearts, cease repining. While it is your loss, Heaven awaits her immaculate spirit in the galay of the immortals; therefore, be it further Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, the columns of our daily papers, and spread upon the minutes of the Household of Ruth. WALTE Groceries, Vegetables, F OUR SPECIALTIES FO VEGETABLES Her battle is fought, her victory won. We trust in the realm of the blessing Our God has said to her, "Well done." MRS. MAME FINLEY, MRS. MARY E. HOLMES, MRS. KATE L. McCLAIN. Dress making and plain sewing done by Mrs. R. W. Kelly at her residence, 929 W. Seventh avenue. Guaranteed satisfactory. PHONE MAIN 1144 OVER ALLEN'S DRUG STORE DELICA In this Department everything is com lings, Chine Bones, Snoots, Pigs' thing about a hog WALTE REAL ESTATE AND LOANS We Buy, Sell and Rent Property Denver, Colo Phone 1461 --- --- SHORTER CHAPEL CONDOLENCE To our beloved inmate. Your mother has departed. L. B. BANKS & CO. L. B. BANKS STENOGRAPHER 1023 21st St THE WOMEN'S HISTORY JOIN THE CATS OF P ledge is being of Denver a portunity to external orga already over 150, yrs in real estate. If you better ben- fer member of th write or call an ROOK, Gran DRUG STORE, 21st MAN HEADQUARTER ALTER EA Tables, Fruits, Me ALTIES FOR THE CO JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS A new Lodge is being organized in the city of Denver and you will have an opportunity to join one of the best fraternal organizations in the country. They number already over 150,000, and own over half a million dollars in real estate. No insurance in Colorado could give you better benefit for money invested. Be a charter member of the new lodge. For further information write or call and see-- DR. WESTBROOK, Grand Chancellor OVER ALLEN'S DRUG STORE, 21st and Arapahoe Sts. PYTHIAN HEADQUARTERS Groceries, Vegetables, Fruits, Meats, Delicatessen OUR SPECIALTIES FOR THE COMING WEEK. A Fresh line of Vegetables received daily: Radishes, Potatoes, Lettuce, Onions, Cabbage, Turnips, Spinach, Tomatoes, etc. We handle notling but the best Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, etc. ing is complete, up-to- toots, Pigs' Feet, Ears, about a hog but the Sq In this Department everything is complete, up-to-date and fresh. Chitterlings, Chine Bones, Snoots, Pigs' Feet, Ears, Tails, Hocks; Everything about a hog but the Squeal. WALTER EAST 230 PHONE 1461 VEGETABLES Also Canner Goods. Also Canned Goods. 2447 WELTON STREET DENVER, COLO. Preserves the Beautiful Complexion of Youth. Nature's Panacea, a guard against the ravages of age. Removes wrinkles and unnatural disfigurations. Cures all skin eruptions. Permanently removes freckles and all facial blemishes. Money will be refunded if not satisfactory THE OF PYTHIAS is being organized over and you will city to join one of real organizations in over 150,000, and own over real estate. No insurance in better benefit for money in- ber of the new lodge. For or call and see-- Grand Chancellor RE, 21st and Arapahoe Sts. HEADQUARTERS R EAST fuits, Meats, Delicatessen R THE COMING WEEK. MEATS. In this Department there is nothing lacking: Beef, Mutton and Pork. Try our Roasts and Steaks. Here you can get Flour, Crackers, Meal, Salted Meats, Sugar, Coffees, Teas, Spices and anything needed for the Kitchen. Also Bakery Goods TESSEN plete, up-to-date and fresh. Chitter-Feet, Ears, Talls, Hocks; Every-but the Squeal. R EAST DELICATESSEN 2300-6 Larimer Street PAG... 2300-2306 LARIMER ST MEATS. Also Canned Meats PROVISIONS Also Bakery Goods 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 requiring new arrangement of our mail reach you on Saturday, notify us at once 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. Do not delay. The fault can only be corrected by notification. No paper should be as late as Monday in reaching the subscriber. We note that the race newspapers are alive to unusual enterprise on the part of our business ment. We reproduce the commendation given a Denver firm by the Omaha Enterprise: "Of the many calendars that we have received this year, one of the most unique that has come to us is one that has been sent out by The Colorado American Loan & Realty Company. It strikes us with particular force." The case of the state horseshoeing examiners against Blacksmith Reeves, our only colored blacksmith, fell down when appealed to the county court under Judge Dixon. The decision was based on the constitutionality of the law and is one that will prevent any further attempts on the part of the examiners to interfere with Mr. Reeves, unless the case is taken higher to the supreme court and the decision reversed, which is hardly probable. This is the second case in which the rights of a colored citizen have been adjudicated before Judge Dixon, and is the second time that he has failed to see that the party winning under his decision is a colored man. We call attention to this that he may receive all the credit due a fearless judge. It calls for uprightness and fearlessness for a judge on the bench even as far north as Colorado to do as has Judge Dixon. DENVER LOCALS FOR RENT One furnished room for rent 1949 Marion Street. Mrs. W. T. Fletcher has received the news of the death of her mother in North Carolina. On Sunday afternoon there will be preaching at Campbell Church by Evangelist Scott, having as his subject the "Handwriting on the Wall." Mrs. Lina Arbuckle who has been declining for several months, passed away Wednesday, being a sufferer from paralysis and consumption. The guests of Centennial Lodge No. 4 of Masons Thursday night at their Masonic banquet had a good time. About one hundred persons sat down at the festal board and had an evening of perfect enjoyment. It was up to PAGE. 8 THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. MS. ths .....$1.00 Three months .. $ .50 Colorado, as second class mailmatter. the districts of the Denver postoffice, shilling galleys. If your paper does not notice. Do not delay. The fault can only should be as late as Monday in reach- the ministers of the city to deliver the toasts and they did it amid thunderous applause. The speakers were Rev. Over, Ward, J. N. Wallacə, Thomas-Hazell and Reynolds. William Russ, deputy Grand Master, and Mrs. Lille Moore were the strays in among these divines. T. S. Rector acted as toastmaster. The reporter for the Statesman happened to be in the barber shop of Messrs. Pinn and Walton at the time of the call of the board of barber examiners. They commented upon the excellent appearance of the shop and took pains to emphasize the fact that it was the desire of the board to give colored tonsorial artists the same O K. as to any other. They were insisting on the provisions of the law being carried out for hygienic reasons and felt that colored patrons of barber shops needed hygienic service the same as white patrons. Robert Murray while en route to Hot Springs stopped over in Kansas City to visit his brother there and was taken ill. He has been able to continue his journey. S. A. Bondurant, dealer in slightly worn men's clothing. Dress suits for rent. 1077 Broadway. 'Phone Main 3433. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD. (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. THE WILLIAMSON HAFFNER CO. ENGRAVERS OUR PRINTERS CUTS TALK DENVER, COLO. . TERMS. --- One of the Neatest Cafes in Town Regular Dinner Service Short Orders 1008 Nineteenh Street "A First-class Rea THE NEWPO DICK FRAZIER AND TO THE ONLY COLORED BALOO NEWLY OPEN DICK FRAZIER AND TOM LEWIS, PROPRIETORS THE ONLY COLORED SALOON IN DENVER. NEWLY OPENED WITH ALL ACCOMODATIONS Telephone Main 7413 1845 Arapahoe St. Denver, Colorado Persons sending in news will please dear in mind that names of people are hard to get correctly from hand writing. From time to time we make the most grievous twists of persons' names from no fault of ours, but because handwriting is difficult to read in this particular. Take time to go over your items and PRINT RATHER THAN write names. PROF. WILL TAYLOR, SPECIALIST ON --- 1436-37 16th St. 100 Hard corns. Soft corns. Festered corns. Nervo-vascular corns Vascular corns Laminated corns. Fibrous corns. Callasities spots. Bunions. Chilblain feet. Ingrowing nails. Call to see me in regard to your feet. 911 18th street. Phone Main 7402. 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, Colorado THE STATESMAN, DENVcR, *4~enavO0. The Douglass Undertaking Company being named for Frederick Douglass, was distinguished by a flag the first of the week. Mrs. Lillian Jones, who has been sick in bed for the past three weeks, is slowly improving. Mrs. Irene Fife was preveuted from rendering her part in the Lincoln- Douglas celebration because of the serious illness of her throat. She has been under the care of the doctor two weeks. Mrs. Gough, who visited Atchison, Kansas, for the purpose of selling her property, has returned and has mads Denver her home permanently. She thoroughly enjoyed her trip. Mr. Reed, father-in-law of Mr. Jerry Turner of Jason street, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Turner Mrs. A. M. Ward*has so improved that she is able to come down stairs and see her friends. By Easter she hopes to attend services in the church. Two social functions were the fea tures of this week, one at 18th and Marion and the other at Dania Hall At both places the young people very arustically tripped the light fantastte toe. Miss Lottie Jones’ finger bas im proved so much that amputation wil! not be necessary, yet it remains very sore Denver Ideal Fountain No. 2790 met February 7 for their public instal- lation. The hall was beautifully dec- orated in True Reformer colors Worthy Master Lewis P. Woods call- ed the house to order. Chief A. C Cash, of Denver Division, came with P. M. Walker, P. M. of I Will Founo- tain; 8S. H. Short, P. M. of Forward Fountain, for the purpose of installing the newly élected officers. All praise to our efficient Messenger, A. M. Law- horn. After election we proceeded to the banquet hall, where Chief A. C Cash acquitted himself nobly as toast master, Scholarly remarks were made by Thomas Campbell, Messen- ger of Pike's Peak; H. B. Brown, Mes- senger of Colorado Enterprise; Mrs L. E. Cash, Denver Division Secre- tary and Messenger of Rose Bud Board; A L. Davis, Mesenger of Col- umbine; J. R. Contee, Messenger of Forward Fountain; Rey, A. M. Ward, Miss Georgia A. Smith, of St. Louis; P. R. Fossett, Dr. and Mrs. T. E. Me- Clain. An appeasing three-course menu was served by the ladies of the Fountain, Mra Clara Herndon, Mrs. John R. Wims, Mrs, Frederick and Mrs, Montgomery. At a very late hour everyone expressed themselves as having had one of the most enjoy- able feasts of the New Year. Henry Threadgree met a violent death at Portland Colo. last week. His remains were eupped from Florence Sunday morn ard the funeral services were held from Bethleham Baptist Church Monday He leaves to mourn his loss a [mother father and four brothers. Douglass Co. in charge. Interment at Riverside. The finest stock of Ladies’ and Gents’ slightly used clothing in the West. Theatrical Gowns, Evening Gowns. Fine Fuil Dress Suits for rent. We buy and sell good clothing only. Also traveling men’s samples, new, at wholesale prices. THE “ORIGINAL 528 15th Street Phone Main 5811 Wedd ada an anaadaanataaa PHONE MAIN 5067 Nickel Refunded with all Phone Orders Dealer in all kinds COAL AND WOOD Puritan eet ae $3.90 per ton Menarch - - $4.25 per ton Coke - - $5.00 per ton 2475 Arapahoe Street STORE 1120 25th STREET We lend money to any body, why not to you? Easy terms. Leon Pryor & S.R. Burns Phone Blue 905 J. H. BIGGINS _ 2231 WASHINGTON FURNITURE -REPAIRING SECOND-HAND FURNITURE BOUGHT AND SOLD NOTICI.. A rooming house in a fine location, 14 rooms full of roome cs, must be sold by the first of March because of the failing health of the owner. Going now for $600, includiig one month’s rent. AIDCQG aNN DY DOpDMH MRS. ANN E BOBO, 2014 Champa Street. : Phoie Main 2869. James Howard has | een ill. Mrs. Belle Clinksca’e, mother of T S. Clinkscale, leaves to-day to visit her daughter in Miss uri. Miss Maggie Johnson has received the news of the deat of her cousin, Mrs. nnie Dindley of Joplin, Mo.. by suicide because of ill health RACE PRIDE MANIFESTED. Public School “Pupil Would Name Buildings For ft oted Men. Considerable amuse aent was created among the pupils of t ie public schools in Indianapolis, Ind. recently, when they were given the privilege of se lecting a name for U» buildings. The white children sugge: ted such names as “Charles Major,” * [Thomas A, Hen- dricks” and “Benj: min Franklin.” When it came to the building known as the “colored sch ol.” enthusiasm ran high. The tirst ; apil to be recog nized by the teacher announced with all the dignity and yx rsuasive oratory of a statesman Bool er T. Washing- ton, another Joe Gaius and still an- other Jack Johnson, As none of the names mentioned wis decided upon the buildings will continue to be Known in numerical order. This was an instance where rac + pride was man- ifested by both races Washington or Johnson building wuld be in good taste at any rate. A" Women Plan to Er ct Public Hall. It is gratifying to note the success of the Moorman-Ha per company in Brooklyn, which has for its object the erection of a modera hall in which the many secret and benevolent socie- ties among our peop!s may hold their business meetings ard also their pub lic entertainments. No more worthy enterprise than this: yhich the women tre pushing forward could be under inken for the good o the race. Noted Men to Spr ak at Howard. President Taft ha: been invited te deliver an address ai the formal open- ing of the Carnezie | brary at Howard university, Washing! on, on Thursday March 10. The nev library building cost $50,000, which um was donated by Andrew Carnegi. There will be many distinguished educators and prominent government officials pres: ent. many of whom will also deliver brief addresses. CHEYENN 3, WYO Continued fron page 2 Rev. Washington, the pastor o1 Allen's A. M. E. church, has been suf- fering for the past |ew days with an attack of pleurisy. Though suffering intense pain he dolivered Sunday morning «a very abl: discourse from Paul's famous chapt r in Corinthians, on “Charity.” Many good things were said which if accepte 1 and heeded wil) prove helpful in ev ry day life. On the evening of last junday the pulpi given in honor of Rs vy, Mrs. Washing- was very creditabl) filled by E. Landor .the local miaister. Mrs. Sergeant Tl rower was the charming hostess a a 5 o'clock tea PAGE. 6. Sits, de brn rapeteirsie” Bircrmmaiinie | ner mgt | fhe i Rink son eters fos fully decorated for the occasion and presented a very artistic appearance. Mrs. Thrower is fortunate in pos- sessing many beautiful Oriental house decorations and other souvenirs and relics which add so much to the ap- pearance of a pretty home. The en- tertainment was a Kensington, the ladies employing themselves with dainty needlework until the announce- ment of luncheon. This attraction proved a delightful affair of several courses ,and it is needless to say that it was enjoyed. After the discussion of the delectable luncheon, goou wishes were expressed for the safe return of Mrs. Washington, the guest of honor, and the guests with reluct- ance took their departure. Among those enjoying the hospitality of Mrs: Thrower were Mesdames J. A. Baker, Wm. Redd, Wm. Lucas, T. A. Ed- wards, Plumb Banks, Helen Thomp- son, Sergeant York, and the honor guest, Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Thrower is a woman of delightful personality. cultured and refined, and the acquisi- tion of her presence in Cheyenne’s social circles is appreciated by all who have had the pleasure of meeting her. One of the week’s most interesting a events was a delightful wed- di anniversary entertainment given at the home of Mrs. J. E. Smith. Those who enjoyed the occasion were (the members of the Searech- light Club) Mrs. Lulu Jefferson, Mrs. Mary Baker, Mrs. Sergeant Banks, Mrs. Seageant Thrower and Miss Lena B. Hopkins’ The invited guests were Mrs. Chaplin Praelon, Mrs. Capt. Young, Miss Lillian Jefferson, Mrs. Sergeant York, Mrs. Adalade Gaskin and Mrs. Simon Smith. The guests arrived promptly at 2 v’clock. After all had assembled the roll was called and all responded with quotations from Lincoln. WwWand,mbeinC vb gkqj x zfififfffin ffi All business of the club was dis- pensed with after a most interesting talk by the president. Mrs. Baker, who made the presentation speech in a few fitting remarks. She concluded by presenting Mrs: Smith, in the name of the Searchlight Club, a beautiful cut glass fern dish. . Mrs. Smith responded in her usuat charming manner, declaring that words were inadequate to express her gratitude to those who had so kindly remembered her. The broad grin which she wore tol@ those present that she was pleased beyond expres- sion. The hostess had prepared for the amusement of her guests, a floral con- test, in which Mrs. Lulu Jefferson car- ried off first prize. This was a beau- tiful potted plant. Miss Lena Hop- kins was second, and was presented with a box of bonbons. At the close of the contest the ladies were ushered to the dining room. As each lady passed in she was presented with a flower which served as place cards designated by the corresponding flower on the table. . A dainty luncheon was served, com- posed of salad, wafers, ice cream, cake, coffee and mints. The dining room was beautifully decorated in red and white, and the parlors in the colors of the club, pink and green. Carnations and ferns were seen in profusion.