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NEWS FROM WYOMING'S CAPITAL TWENTY-FIRST YEAR NEWS F WYO CHEYENNE, WYOMING. Little Ella Turner, who has been suffering with nervousness, is rapidly recovering and is able to be out again. Mrs. Hanna Mitchell, who has been quite ill the past three weeks, is reported to be recovering. The many friends of Mrs. Mitchell will be pleased to see her in their midst once more. Mrs. De Marge De Wese, who has been confined to her home the past six weeks, is able to be out and to enjoy the beautiful weather. Mrs. De Wese has been greatly missed in church and social circles and her recovery is a pleasure to a host of friends. Mrs. Robert Brown and Mr. Chambers, of West Twentifeth street, who have both been lying very low with pneumonia, are both recovering from from their illness to the delight of many relatives and friends. Sickness prevails to an alarming extent in our city and death, the grim reaper, has made his appearance, leaving, as always, in his trail aching hearts and broken homes. It is with regret that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Ada Cager, wife of Sergeant Cager, of the Ninth Cavalry, Mrs. Cager's remains were shipped to Leavenworth, Kans., for burial. A husband, other relatives and many friends mourn her loss. Mrs. Kellum, the wife of Sergeant Kellum, of the Ninth Cavalry, has been very ill. At present writing she is much improved and able to be out among her many friends. Both Capt. and Mrs. Chas. Young, of the Ninth Cavalry, have ben ill since our last issue. We are pleased to state that they are again enjoying excellent health. Among other friends residing at Ft Russell, Rev. Washington in his pastorial visits has reported the illness of Mesdames Prolleau, Logan and Henderson, who are much improved. Mr. T. M. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Edwards, and Miss Ling Hopkins, who have been suffering with heavy colds, are on the road to speedy recovery. Mr. Reed is enjoying a visit from his father, who resides in Oklahoma. Mr. State Historian & Natural History Society DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1910 Reed expresses his delight of the west and is entertaining serious thought of locating here. Mr. Wm. Ashford was grieved to learn of the death of his brother, James, who resided in Beatrice, Neb. Mr. Ashford has the sympathy of a host of friends in his bereavement. Mr. Chas. Lucas has received word that Mr. Lucas, the wife of his brother, has passed away at her home in Bedford, Iowa. Mr. Lucas, the husband of the deceased, visited here two years ago, and won many friends by his congeniality, who sympathize with him in his dark hour. Enough of sickness, sorrow and death. Shall we talk of something that will bring the smiles? A bright-eyed chubby, dear little girl baby has come to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. James Gaskin and to be a sissepent the last three months in Hot daughters who have blessed their home for many days. Recently Mrs. J. A. Baker, president of the Searchlight Club, presented in the name of above mentioned organization a pretty ring and pins on chain to the recently arrived Miss Gaskin. Mrs. J. C. Gaskin, the mother, extends thanks for the very appropriately gift. Mrs. Clara G. Ashford, who has has been stationed at Ft. Riley, Kans., Springs, Ark., has returned to the delight of relatives and many, many friends. Although not entirely recovered, Mrs. Ashford has gained strength and is very much improved in health. Sergeant John E. Leonard, who has made an enviable record since entering the service of the U. S. army, has ben stationed at Ft. Riley, Kans., to pursue a course in the military school. Sergeant Leonard's comrades regret his departure and will heartily welcome him when he returns in July. The musical event of the season will be the concert rendered at Keefe hall in this city by the Ninth Cavalry band of the U. S. army under the direction of Prof. Wade Hammond, recently of Quindaro University. The proceeds of the entertainment are to be donated to the A. M. E. Church. Miss Lillian Jefferson, the president of the Young Ladies' Art Literary Club, will lead the members of the society in a vocal selection, which promises to be a pleasing feature of TATES SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 1910 the evening's entertainment. The A. M. E. Church choir, under the direction of Mrs. E. F. Landor, the chorister, will render one of Dudley Bucks' "Te Deums." The leaders of the different organization, which will contribute to the program: Prof. Hammond, of the Ninth Cavalry Band; Miss Jefferson, of the Young Ladies' Club, and the director of choir; Mrs. Landor, are sparing no pains to make the entertainment a success. Rev. Washington, the pastor, is, indeed, grateful for the interest manifested, and has to his credit the sale of many tickets and business advertisements. (To be concluded next week) Atlanta Gets Sunday School Congress The fifth annual meeting of the Sunday school congress movement among Afro-Americans will be held at Atlanta, Ga., in the Liberty Baptist church, of which the Rev. Dr. J. W. Jackson is pastor, from May 25 to 30 Inclusive. Religious workers from all sections of the country are expected to be in attendance. Women's Clubs to Meet In Brooklyn. Aug. 10, 11 and 12 are the dates announced for the next annual meeting of the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs, which will be held in Brooklyn with the Dorcas Home Missionary society, at the Concord Baptist church, 163 Duffeld street. NOTICE TO KNIGHTS AND PROSPECTIVE KNIGHTS. By order of the Grand Chancellor, Dr. J. H. P. Westbrook, the candidates for initiation into the new lodge of Knights of Pythias, are ordered to A Word About (The Editor will undertake in simple language the point involved in A Word About Water Pressure (The Editor will undertake each week to state in simple language the facts about some point involved in the water question) The Rocky Mountain News berates the Denver Union Water company about the pressure it promises to give if granted its franchise. This is a typical piece of misrepresentation on the part of the News. In all cities where there are inequalities of height, the lowest pressure is always on the tops of the hills or in the outlying sections where small pipes and long distance combine to increase friction and cut down pressure. To-day and under the franchise proposed, Denver will have greater pressure than New York City and the great majority of cities. Nine-story buildings in Denver are served from the mains under company pressure. In most cities, no attempt is made to deliver water to such buildings. Private --- FIVE CENTS A COPY be present at Castle Hall, 1712 Curtis street, Saturday night, March 26, at 8 p. m., when the initiatory work will be done. Also all Knights of Pythias in good standing a re invited to be present. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Having received an official communication from the Federated Clubs of Colorado Springs, Jan. 28, 1910, "that the chairman of the Executive Board of the State Federation was no longer a member of any local club," the state president ruled that a woman not affiliated with any local club could have no affiliation with the State Federation, since the State Federation is composed of clubs and not individuals. She was notified of this ruling Feb. 6th, 1910. Any notices or calls issued by her since the above date are unofficial. Any appeals from this ruling can be presented at the meeting of the Executive Board, April 14, 1910, at Colorado Springs. LIZZIE M. FROMAN, State President. ELIZA GOENS, Cor. Sec. March 14, 1910. OFFICIAL CALL. The Executive Board of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs of Colorado and jurisdiction, will hold their annual meeting April 14th, 1910, at 319 East Cimarron street, Colorado Springs, Colo. The session begins at 10:00 a.m. All state officers and presidents of local clubs are urged to attend. By order of Secretary. MISS MATTIE ALDRIDGE, 1116 W. 11th St. Pueblo, Colo., March 9, 1910. Water Pressure take each week to state the facts about some the water question) pumping plants must be installed. Our fire protection, our extra irrigation, our greater individual consumption of water all put a tax on the water system that is greater than in most cities. With the present company doing the handsome thing in this regard, for Heaven's sake do not let yourself be misled by misrepresentations. The News must be in league with the plumbers. If pressure is increased twenty pounds it will not be the mains that will suffer, but the plumbing fixtures of the property owner. The cast iron mains of the water company are good for a hundred years, your plumbing is lucky to go fifteen years. The "pressure" bugaboo is one campaign yarn that will fade under the light of truth. ```markdown ``` 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. PHONE MAIN 7905 Read the record of the progress of the Race all over the country, together with the happenings of the cities of the Rocky Mountain States : THE FIRESIDE COMPANION OF THE PEOPLE OF THE GREAT WEST A Splendid Advertising Medium Sample Copies Sent on Request Hustling Agents wanted everywhere. Address C. A. FRANKLIN, Editor NO BETTER GIFT TO A FRIEND ONLY FIFTY CENTS FOR THREE MONTHS THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. YOUR PRINTING YOUR PRINTING Cards, Tickets, Envelopes, Letter Heads, Booklets of all kinds, Posters, Placards, Calling Cards, Programs, Lodge and Church Printing, and in fact everything in the line of..... INTING AND ENGRAVI FROM PRINTING AND ENGRAVING ADVERTISING MATTER TO WEDDING INVITATIONS Will be satisfactorily done by . A. FRANKLI C. A. FRANKLIN 1026 Nineteenth Street Phone Main 7905 --- YOUR PRINTING C. A. Prompt Service --- NTING NGRAVING by NKLIN Reasonable Prices --- PAGE.12 Notable Event At Worcester Celebration of Twenty-fifth Anniversary of John Street Baptist Church Marked by Interesting Gathering of Religious Workers. Successful Pastorate of the Rev. Hiram Conway—Church Free on Debt. By ANNA L. VAN ALLEN. One of the most pleasing as well as interesting events in church circles at Worcester, Mass., was the recent celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the John Street Baptist church by the members and congregation. The church was prettily decorated with flowers and streamers, and strung across the front were the two dates. 1885-1910. The celebration began on Sunday, and there was special music by the choir under the direction of its able chorister, George E. Stewart, at all the services. Among the speakers were the Revs. Horatio Carter, pastor of the Mount Olive Baptist church, Cambridge; R. French Hurley, pastor of the Bethel A. M. E. church; Charles E. Simmons, chaplain of the Worcester county jail, and Rev. Hiram Conway, pastor of the John Street church, who gave an interesting talk on the work of the past One of the most enjoyable features of the celebration was the reception to the members and their invited guests. Deacon Richard Brown was in charge of the program. The choir sang one of its charming anthems at the opening, and after a prayer and a vocal trio by the Misses Grace M Johnson, Olive Johnson and Nanny Anderson the welcoming address was given by the pastor, the Rev. Hiram Conway. At the close of his speech the pastor was presented with a beautiful bouquet of carnations amid considerable applause. There were several ministers from the various local churches present, among them being the Rev. W. H. Davenport of the A. M. E. Zion church, Rev. A. S. Burrows of the South Baptist church and J. P. Cheney, who brought greetings from the Pleasant Street Baptist church, the society from which the John Street church sprang. The addresses were interspersed with musical numbers. Mr. and Mrs. William Cook of New York, former members, sent a beautiful silver individual communion set, with the name of the church and the date inscribed, along with a letter stating their regrets at being unable to be present. The principal address of the occasion was that of the Rev. Charles E. Simmons, chaplain of the Worcester county jail. The Rev. Mr. Simmons was in charge of the John street society when it was a mission, and he told some interesting details about the society while it was in its infancy and named some of the members who were with him at that time, only four of whom are now living. Not long after the church was organized the Rev. Mr. Conway, who is a graduate of one of the southern colleges, went to Worcester and was called to the John Street church where he has since remained. The Rev. Mr. Conway was congratulated by all the visiting clergymen on the record he has made for himself THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. JOHN H. HARRIS REV. HIBAM CONWAY and the church-a record which is not equaled by any other minister in the city. He is the first and only pastor the John Street Baptist church has ever had, and this fact alone testifies to the high regard in which he is held not only by the members of his own church, but by the public at large. His genial disposition has won him many friends, and under his administration the congregation has progressed onward and upward until now it has a splendid little church building entirely free of debt The Boston Guardian says: "It now looks as though in the case of the effort to have the names of Harvard Confederate graduates inscribed on the tablets in Memorial hall of Harvard the southerners and southern sympathizers and those who wanted to curry favor with the south for the benefit of Harvard have overshot the mark. The deed gift has put a stop to this specific move, it seems. The credit is due to Colonel N. P. Hallowell of the Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Massachusetts regiments, composed of colored men. He took up the fight and will win, especially aided by Mayor Henry L. Higginson." ALAMOSA NEWS A. J. Riley is making preparations to build. Mrs. Dudley Wright continues ill. Mrs. Mack Wright entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hall at a several course dinner Tuesday evening, all the good things of the season being served. The Sewing Circle met with Mrs. W. F. Hall last Thursday after working hours. Mrs. Hall served the ladies with a dainty little lunch. Miss Octavia Riley paid the circle a visit. The Hall home is in line for birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Hall celebrated their birthday March 12th with an eight course dinner. All delicacies of the season were served. A competent waiter gave perfect service. Music was served. Too much credit cannot be given the Halls, as they are filling a long felt need in Alamosa, being royal entertainers and good church workers, of which Alamosa has a decided few. Mrs. Mack Wright and Mrs. W. F. Hall will resume "The Pleasant Hour" entertainments. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. No.12386. In the Matter of the Estate of Court nev. Hancock. Deceased: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That on Monday, the 28th day of March, A. D. 1910, being one of the regular days of the March term of the County Court of the City and County of Denver, in the State of Colorado, I. Susie J. Newsome, administratrix of said estate, will appear before the Judge of said Court, present my final settlement as such administratrix, pray the approval of the same, and will then apply to be discharged as such administratrix. At which time and place any person in interest may appear and present objections to the same, if any there be. Dated at Denver, Colorado, February 19, 1910. SUSIE J. NEWSOME. Administratrix of the estate of Courtney Hancock. Deceased. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT HEIRS AT LAW. STATE OF COLORADO. ss. City and County of Denver. In the County Court. In the matter of the estate of Porter Bills, deceased. The People of the State of Colorado send greeting to Annie May Bills, minor, residing at Bolivar, in the State of Tennessee, non-resident heirs at law of the said Porter Bills, deceased: You, the said Annie May Bills, are hereby notified that a paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Porter Bills, deceased, who resided in the City and County of Denver, and State of Colorado, and departed this life on or about the 5th day of February, A. D. 1910, was this 5th day of March, A. D. 1910, presented to the County Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, for probate and record as the true last will and testament of the said Porter Bills, deceased, by Paul E. Spratlin, the executor nominated and appointed by said instrument. That it is shown by satisfactory proof that the said Porter Bills died possessed of real property consisting chiefly of..... in this County, and personal property in this County, all of said personal property supposed to be worth $138; that said instrument bears date of April 3, A. D. 1909, and is signed by Wm. A. Gatewood and Carrie S. Joseph as subscribing witness to the due execution thereof by the said Porter Bills, that said Porter Bills in and by his said instrument devises unto that the said Paul E. Spratlin of the City and County of Denver, and State of Colorado, is nominated and appointed in and by said instrument as the executor thereof. You, the said Annie May Bills, minor, are therefore notified to be and appear before the County Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, at the Court House in the City of Denver, on Monday, April 11th, A. D. 1910, at 10 o'clock a. m., which time and place have been fixed by the Court for the hearing on the application for the probate of the said instrument, to attend the probate thereof and show cause, if you can or may have, why said instrument should not be admitted to probate and record as the true last will and testament of the said deceased, and letters testamentary or of administration issue thereon accordingly. Witness. THOMAS L. BONFILS. Clerk of the County Court within and for the City and County of Denver State of Colorado, and the seal thereof of said Court at Denver, in said County and State, this 5th day of March, A. D. 1910. THOMAS L. BONFILS, Clerk. SUMMONS IN DIVORCE. STATE OF COLORADO, ss. City and County of Denver. In the County Court THETA ECTOR, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN ECTOR, Defendant. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED, GREETING: You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above-named plaintiff in the County Court of the City and County of Denver, State of Colorado, and answer the complaint therein within 30 days after the service hereof if you are served within this state, or within 50 days after the service hereof if served personally outside the State of Colorado, or, if served by publication, within 60 days from the date of the last publication, or trial will be had the same as though you were present. This is an action brought to obtain a decree of divorce on the grounds of non-support for more than one year last past, and that plaintiff be granted the custody of Lillian Ector, minor child of plaintiff and defendant, and recover her costs herein and such other and further relief as may seem to the Court just and equitable from the complaint, a copy of which is hereunto attached, and the evidence adduced upon the trial. Witness, THOMAS L. BONFILS, Clerk of the County Court, in and for the said City and County of Denver, at his office in Denver, this 5th day of February, A. D. 1910, and the seal of said Court hereunto affixed. (SEAL) THOMAS L. BONFILS. Clerk of the County Court. By K. P. MACE, Deputy. Date of first publication, March 12, 1910. Date of last publication, April 9th, 1910. W. B. TOWNSEND, Attorney for Plaintiff. 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 If you have a few hours' time during the week why not make a little spare money by writing sick and accident benefit certificates? Address B-521, Stesman. ```markdown ``` S. B. Banks & Company REAL ESTATE AGENTS Do more for their clients in saving, loaning and good management of property than they expect. We make a specialty of finding good houses for renters as well as tenants for owners. Always plenty of bargains on hand. If you have anything to sell that is a bargain, it will go quick with us. When you are ready to borrow, we have money to lend at the very lowest rates. 1023 21st St. Phone Main 1144 DENVER LOCALS Beginning April 1st Miss Eva Carter will open her dressmaking shop. Sewing at home and by the day. 2111 Arapahoe. Phone Main 8625. Mrs. Rosa Worden, formerly of 716 29th street, has moved to one of the cozy cottages of Mr. Harry Cowell. Mrs. Annie Bobo was granted an absolute divorce from Walter A. Bobo last Wednesday before the Hon. John R. Dixon, judge of the county court. Last Saturday morning was the time to hear the argument on the demurrer filed by the defendant to the civil rights case of Lawyer Ross, in which he was discriminated against because of his color at the Auditorium. Lawyer W. B. Townsend won the argument and forced the defendants to answer in ten days and show if their refusal of Mr. Ross was according to law. J. W. Cooper has been the purchaser of an additional 160 acres adjoining his ranch in Arapahoe county. Special rehearsals for Easter have been keeping the various choirs busy BIG MEETING ON 31ST. Rev. Hazel, pastor of the Presbyterian church, 23rd avenue and Washington streets, donated the use of his church on March 31st for the benefit of the People's Sunday Alliance Civil Rights fund. A committee of three appeared before the Ministerial Alliance and were given a very cordial reception. They were asked to speak of the meeting to the various congregations, which each promised to do at Sunday services. A program with good music will be furnished free. Come out and hear explained to you the cause for which a few loyal race persons are fighting. Lawyer George Ross was appointed guardian ad litem in the estate where in Paul E. Spratlin was named executor in Porter Bills' estate. Miss Ethel Duncan left for Ossawatamie, Kansas, to attend the funeral of her father, William A. Duncan. IN LOVING MEMORY Of My Husband, Wilbur Gray, Died March 12, 1908. Two long years without thee In this world so lone and dreary. To me it seems like eternity, To live without you, dearie. —Mrs. Mary Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Polk have moved to 2838 California street. The auxiliary of the Ushers' Club will give an entertainment and basket festival Thursday, March 24, 1910, at Shorter Chapel. The following programme will be rendered. Baskets laden with all the delicacies of the season to be sold by 12 charming maidens. The gentlemen are invited to be present and eat with the lady of your choice. Come one, come all, and have a good time. Admission free. Programme 8:30; Music, Prof. R. G. Holley and Wolfskill; recitation, Mrs. Theta Ector; instrumental solo, Mrs. E. L. Faulkner; reading, Mrs. M. L. Froman; selection, the Club; address, Rev. Thos. Hazel; instrumental duet, Mrs. Mae Byrd and Miss Vera Ward; benediction, Rev. A. M. Ward. It is asking a great deal of people to keep cool while the house is on fire. THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. Miss Florence Gaines and Robert Davis of the Postal Department were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon. They are at home at present at 2431 Ogden street. The best wishes of many friends go out to Mr. and Mrs. Davis. Miss Gaines has not long been in our midst, having come here from Washington. Mr. Davis is a carrier connected with the Five Points station. Mrs. I. C. McKenzie has been ill and is recovering. Mrs. Archie Rhodes has gone to Missouri to visit her sister and then will visit her old home at Fort Wayne, Ind., where she will remain until Mr. Rhodes joins her in June. Bob Watkins leaves for Chicago to join Jack Johnson's training camp. Benjamin English, accompanied by his daughter, Irene, while en route to Los Angelus from Oskaloosa, stopped over and visited his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Thompkins. Rev. W. L. Anderson, St. Louis Deputy General of the True Reformers, will arrive in the city March 25th. He will preach at Campbell church next Sunday evening. Many meetings are arranged for him which will be announced later. TRINIDAD, COLO. Mrs. Willis is in town for a few days' visit from her ranch in the Sunflower valley. Mr. E. P. Furgeson has been very sick with pneumonia but his condition is slightly improved at this writing. The ladies of the A. M. E. church are preparing for a "Milk Maids' Convention" to be given some time in the near future. The Literary Society of the Baptist church is proving a success and the programs are interesting. An amusing feature of the program last week was the "Court Scene." A party of young people, composed of the Misses Hattle and Ethel Sutton, Ella Smith, Lela Helm, Emma Helm, Lavina Rodgers and Cora Blackwell and Messrs. Arthur Seymour, John Cruder, Kerthamie Smythe and Leonard Moore spent last Sunday afternoon upon Simpson's Rest, chaperoned by Mrs. Annette Sharp. The Misses Lela and Emma Helm, Hattle and Ethel Sutton, Cora Blackwell and Ella Smith went to Jansen Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Pape, sister of Mrs. Wiley Halvey, left Saturday night for her home in Kansas City, after a stay here of eight months. Her many friends will miss her greatly on account of her sweet disposition and winning manner. The Knights of Pythias are preparing for a great banquet some time this month. As another source of amusement for our young people, Mr. Coleman has opened up the skating rink every Monday and Friday. A rally was held at the Baptist church last Sunday night, which proved a great success. Ninety-four dollars was taken, in which completely paid for the new lot. Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock, Mrs. J. C. Cooper of Kansas City and Mr. Brown of Leavenworth, Kans., were united in marriage by Rev. J. Rodgers. The newly-married couple left Thursday for their new home in Kansas. All regret Mrs. Brown's departure as she has made many life-long friends during her short sojourn here in our city. Mr. George Smith is in the city from Berwind. MRS. W. A. GATEWOOD OPENING 3233 MARION STREET Ihvites Friends and Patrons to Inspect her Display of New and Up-todate Spring and Summer Millinery OPENING DAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1910 Order Work a Specialty. Phone Y Old Hats Trimmed as Good as New. FIELD AGENTS' SCHEDULE The Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas Will Make Extended Lecturing Tour. The Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas, field agent of the board of home missions and church extension of the Methodist Episcopal church will begin a ten weeks' tour through the south early in April. Besides lecturing and preaching at a number of churches, he will hold missionary conventions in various sections of the south and southwest. Dr. Thomas is having phenomenal success as an official of his church and is commended by prominent white and colored churchmen as being one of the most eloquent and effective speakers in the country. He is in great demand as a lecturer, and his famous subject, "Ike Jones and John Smith," has been favorably commented upon by conferences in various sections of the country. The lecture is considered to be a graphic description of the heights to which one might ascend, a number of social leaders being mentioned as typical examples. Dr. Thomas' itinerary will begin Sunday, April 3, when he will speak at Centennial and Warren Methodist Episcopal churches, Memphis, Tenn. He will successively appear at Mason, Tenn.; Granada, Miss.; Canton, Miss.; Shreveport, La.; Monroe, La.; Texarkana, Clarksville, Paris, Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Navasota, Galveston, Conroy, Palestine, Austin, San Antonio, Columbus and Beaumont, all in Texas; Lake Charles, La.; Alexandria, La.; Baton Rouge, La., May 30 and 31; New Orleans June 1 to 5; Plattsburg, Miss., June 8 and 9; Laurel, Miss.. --- POMADE FOR THE HAIR We wish to advise our friends and customers that we have a full line of Toilet Preparations, Perfumes, Manicure Supplies, Brushes of every description, Toilet Soaps, Cutlery, etc. POMADE FOR THE HAIR Phone York 4706 June 10 and 12, and Tupelo, Miss., June 13, 14 and 15. Dr. Thomas will then return to his home in Baltimore for a brief visit before starting out to attend summer and fall district conferences and conventions. THE UNION TRUNK FACTORY L. D. RICHEY Manufacturer of Trunks Trunks made to order Trunks taken in exchange Repairing a specialty 1957 Champa St. Denver D. J. Sullivan & Co. FLORISTS Artistic Funeral Designs a Specialty Birds, Seeds, Cages, Etc. Your Patronage Respectfully Solicited 534 FIFTEENTH STREET R THE HAIR and customers that we have a 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 Curtis 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. All seasons in good standing invited. H. BRAMLETT. W. M. SIMPSON REST LODGE. Simpson Rest Lodge, No. 10, A. F. & A. m., Trinidad, meets the first and third Tuesday nights in the month. Members in good standing are welcome J. W. BOOKER, W. M. W. A. JORDAN, Sec.. 117 N. Walnut. PINION ME8A LODGE No 20, A. F. & A. M., Grand Junction, meets the first and third Wednesdays in the month. J. M. HARRIS, W. M. T. P. LANGDON, Sec., 139 Chipeta THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. FRATERNITIES KEYSTONE LODGE. Keystone Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Hanna, Wyo., meets the first and third Tuesdays in the month. All members in good standing are invited. HENRY ANDERSON HOC IN VINGES SIST. NO. 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. T. W. RICHMOND, Recorder, 2850 Curtis St. 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. 934, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets the first and third Monday nights in the month at Odd Fellows Hall, 1832 Arapahoe Street. GEO. D. HALL, P. 8., P. O. box 895. Meets every Thursday in the month at 1712 Curtis Street. GEO. S. CONTEZ, P. S. 2612 Welton Street. 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. ```markdown ``` Nights of Meeting DENVER PATRIARCHY, NO. 67. month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. C. A. BURTON, W. P. R. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 367, G. U. O. of O. F. Meets the first and third Tuesdays in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. Mrs Olarence Holmes 2139 Curtis St Worthy Recorder. PAST GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL NO. 118, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets the second Friday in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arap- ahoe street. WALTER SCOTT. G. S. Western Star Lodge No. 128, U. B. of F., meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at 1882 Arapahoe street. H. B. BROWN, W. M. R. GRIGSBY, Sec. JOSHUA LODGE NO. 2, U. B. F. Colorado Springs. Meets every first and fourth Monday evening at 105 South Tejon street. E. V. CAMMEL, W. M. J. M'KINNIE, W. Sec. CAPTOLIA TEMPLE NO. 183, S. M. T. nesdays in each month at 1832 Arapahoe Street. Members in good standing are invited to attend. ARULA COLE, W. Secy. HATTIE KING, W. P. Webster Temple No. 5, S. M. T., meets the second and fourth Wednes- afternoon in each month at 1832 Arapa- hoe street. Mrs. E. A. Carter, W. P., Mrs. Callie V. Campbell, Sec. PHYTHIAS LODGE NO. 11. Meets the first and third Wednes- day nights, 1832 Arapahoe Street. HENRY BANKS, C. C. J. M. Martenia, K. of R. and S., 1223 19th st. DAMON LODGE NO. 5. K. of P. meets at 1712 Curtis street the first and third Friday of each month. 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. --- EURENA COMPANY NO. 4. Meets the first and fourth Tuesdays R. BUTLER, Captain. HENRY BANKS, Recorder. COLUMBINE COURT NO. z79. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings at 1712 Curtis Street. All visiting members are invited to attend. LIZZIE WILLIAMS, W. C. ELIZA BETH SCOTT, R. D. Rocky Mountain Court No. 3, I. O. O. C., meets the second and fourth Friday afternoons at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting members are cordially welcomed. MRS. A. S. HAMILTON, W. C. MRS CASEY, Secretary. ROYAL TEMPLE NO. 23, I. B. P. O. E. of W. meets second and fourth Wednesdays in each month at 1712 Curtis street. MRS. JESSIE TAYLOR, D. R., MRS. NETTIE M. KELLY, Secy 2222 Arapahoe Street. GAINES TEMPLE, No. 4, S. M. T. Of Trinidad, meets the first and third Monday afternoons at 3 o'clock at Marble hall, 111 First street. A. E. SUTTON, W. P. M. B. WILSON, Sec. RICE LODGE NO. 22 I. B. O. E. of W. meets first and third Wednesday night in each month at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting们 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. H Riley, Secretary, Cooper building. C. H. CLARK, Master. C. M. HUGHES, Secretary. LAUGHTER8 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 DeNEAL, Sec. GOLDEN GATE JUVENILES. S. M. T. and U. B. F. Meet the second and fourth Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at 1832 Arapahoe street. All members in good standing are invited to attend. OGLESVIE LAWSON. Youthful Master. CLAUDE DAVIS, * Youthful Scribe, 2930 Walnut St. QUEEN OF THE WEST NO.1. Queen of the West Temple No. 1 holds regular monthly meeting first and third Thursdays in each month M. E. RILEY, W. P. ELLA McKINZIE, W. Secretary. THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. VICTORIA TEMPLE, NO. 6, M. T. of Colorado Springs, meets the second and fourth Friday night in the month. MRS. JENNIE HENDERSON, W. Princess. MRS. COLLINS, Secretary. The Working Men's Protective Association meets every second and fourth Thursday nights at the Odd Fellows' hall, 1834 Arapahoe street. This association guarantees to its members a benefit and protection equalled by few and excelled by none. It is organized under the laws of the state of Colorado and application blanks may be had by the secretary. I. T. FULBRIGHT, Pres. J. HICKMAN, Vice-Pres. C. C. SPENCER, Rec.-Sec. J. N. ALLEN, Fin.-Sec. J. B. PERRY, Treas. BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 2716 Larimer Street. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. The public is cordially invited. REV. A. E. REYNOLDS, 2828 California Street. St. Benedict's colored Roman Catholic Mission Society would be pleased to meet all colored Catholic strangers to the city and also all colored Catholics in the city not connected with the society. For information address R. W. Washington, 261 Detroit street, phone White 3272. CAPITOLIA TEMPLE NO. 133, S. M. T. Meets the second and fourth Wednesdays in the month at 1832 Arapahoe street. Members in good standing are invited. Scott's Methodist Episcopal Church, 803 E. 26th Ave. Sunday Services. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Sunday School. J. D. RICE, Superintendent. 6:30—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Mid-Week Services. Official Board, first Monday in each month. Wednesday evening, prayer and class meeting. Thursday, Ladies' Aid Society. Friday evenings, choir practice. Miss 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. 10-26 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. Teachers meet every Friday at 7:00 p. m. Class meeting every Friday at 8:00 p. m. A cordial welcome is extended to all who enter our doors. A. MILTON WARD, Pastor. Residence 119 23rd St. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 20th and Arapahoe Sts. Services from May 1st to October 1st. Sunday Services. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. J. W. Jackson, Supt. Preaching at 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 p. m. A. C. Jackson, Pres. Communion at the evening service the first Sunday in each month. Mid-Week Meetings. Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Teachers' meeting, Thursday, 8:00 p. m. Sewing Circle, Friday afternoon, 2:30 p. m. Mrs. John R. Jackson, President. Mission Circle, second and fourth afternoons, 2:30 p. m. Mrs. Lillie L. Smith, President. Dorcas Society. Mrs Willis, President. Deacon and Trustee Boards meet Tuesday before first Sunday at 8:00 p. m. REV. D. E. OVER, Pastor. 2957 Glenarm Place S. D. A. MISSION 2806 California Street. SERVICES. Sabbath school, 10 a. m.; preaching, 11:15 a. m.; bible study, 2:30 p. m. Thepublic is cordially invited to attend these meetings. ELDER T. H. BRANCH. Pastor. The People's Presbyterian church, Twenty-third and Washington avenue. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; preaching, 11 a. m.; Young People's Christian Endeavor, 6:30 to 7:30 p. m.; regular evening services, 8 o'clock. Prayer meeting every Friday evening. PAGE. 1n THE OLD RELIABLE Thomas Clingman Billiard and Pool Parlors Thomas Clingman Billiard and Pool Parlors 1855 Arapahoe St. Phone Main 5154 TROUTMAN & SONS Carpenters and Builders Sheridan Wyoming General Jobbing Promptly Attended To Plans and specifications furnished for all classes of buildings Seven years experience. Business Address 3131 HUMBO DT STREET. ONLY COMPLETE OF ACCURATE POCKET REFERENCE OF DENVER THE BROWNELL INDEX "Green Book with Red Edge—They're Everywhere." —Everything in Denver— A Pocket Business Directory Complete—Over 7,000 Firms—Maps and Miscellaneous Information. Price 50 cents. OF ALL DENVER NEWSDEALERS. P. O. BOX 1837, DENVER, COLO. 1 CENT IS ALL IT WILL COST YOU to write for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue showing the most complete line of high-grade BICYCLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at PRICES BELOW any other manufacturer or dealer in the world. DO NOT BUY A BICYCLE from anyone or on any kind of terms, until you have received our complete Free Catalogues illustrating and describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade bicycles, old patterns and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW PRICES and wonderful new offers made possible by selling from factory direct to rider with no middlemen's profits. WE SHIP ON APPROVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and allow 10 Days Free Trial and make other liberal terms which no other house in the world will do. You will learn everything and get much valuable information by simply writing us a postal. We need a Rider Agent in every town and can offer an opportunity to make money to suitable young men who apply at once. ONLY COMPLETE OF ACCURATE POCKET REFERENCE OF DENVER THE BROWNELL INDEX "Green Book with Red Edge—They're Everywhere." Everything in Denver— A Pocket Business Directory Complete—Over 7,000 Firms—Maps and Miscellaneous Information. Price 50 cents. OF ALL DENVER NEWSDEALERS. P. O. BOX 1837. DENVER. COLO. $8.50 to write for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue showing the most complete line of high-grade BICYCLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at PRICES BELOW any other manufacturer or dealer in the world. or on any kind of terms, until you have received our complete Free Catalogues illustrating and describing every kind of high-grade and low-grade bicycles, old patterns and latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW PRICES and wonderful new offers made possible by selling from factory direct to rider with no middlemen's profits. WE SHIP ON APPROVAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and allow 10 Days Free Trial and make other liberal terms which no other house in the world will do. You will learn everything and get much valuable information by simply writing us a postal. We need a Rider Agent in every town and can offer an opportunity to make money to suitable young men who apply at once. E-PROOF TIRES $4.80 PER FAIR RED LATHERN RECORD AUSTRIA 2005F TWELF 4000 $4.80 NAILS, TACKS OR GLASS WON'T LET CUT THE AIR 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 CUT THE AIR (CASH WITH ORDER $4.55) NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES. Result of 15 years experience in tire making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. ```markdown ``` Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make--SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over tire will outlast any other Seventy-five Thousand pairs sold last year. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the head. That "Holding Back" sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt or soft roads is overcome by the patent "Basket Weave" tread which prevents all air from being squeezed out between the tire and the road thus overcoming all suction. The regular price of these tires is $5.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 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 only an ordinary tire, the pa- prepared fabric on the t or soft roads is overco- squeezed out between tires is $8 so per pair, bu- of only $4.80 per pair. You do not pay a cent lade 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 a picture 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.U.D. on approval, until you have examined and found them strictly as presented. We will allow a cash FULL CASH WITH plated brass hand pun puncture closers to be at OUR expense if for incount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.35 per pair) if you send ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel p and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal sed in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. OOASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, saddles, pedals, parts and repairs, us prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDRY catalogue. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW! PAGE.10 WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW FRANK BURNLEY, Mgr. Headquarters for Porters Waiters, and Railroad Men. Phone Main 8232 The problem of proper accommodations for Afro-Americans seems to have been adequately solved in New Orleans, La., by H. E. Braden in the maintenance of the Astoria Hotel, which to all intents and purposes is a real, first class hotel. Constant travelers bemoan the fact that it is exceedingly difficult to find a public place, even in our largest cities, where comfortable accommodations can be had with the security, freedom and yet absolute privacy furnished in well regulated homes. Mr. Braden deserves special commendation for the effort he is making at New Orleans, and it is well to note that he receives liberal patronage from the traveling public and the people of the city. The cafe, private dining rooms and all lodging compartments are all that could be desired. Telephone connections, baths, respectful attendants go to make up that peculiar service that is gratifying to the traveler, who, so to speak, has "been up against it" in the average places of accommodation for our people. The cafe is the general meeting place for New Orleans society people, and here on frequent occasions private parties, theater parties and many of the best people of the city entertain and are entertained. Mr. Braden's success is a remarkable example of what good and courteous treatment and splendid service will bring to a man in business catering to the trade NOTICE. The big Easter ball, Easter Monday, given by the Pleasant Hour Club is engrossing all minds. Remember East Turner Hall is the scene of Fashion's show and Pleasure's holiday. March 28. SPECIAL LOCALS FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms, very reasonable. 2660 Lawrence. Mrs. R. M. Johnson. FOR RENT—Two large front rooms, elegantly furnished in modern house. Phone purple 1796. Mrsfl Callie Howard, 2418 Champa street. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, very convenient and neat. 2447 Welton street. Mrs. Summerville, Phone Main 7571. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern house at 704 Twenty-ninth street. Mrs. Boyd. FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms at 2132 Stout street. Mrs. Cole. THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2532 Clarkson street. Phone York 5462. Mrs. Smith. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms au 2121 Arapahoe street. Phone Olive 1755. Mrs. L. P. Holmes. FREE! FREE! FREE! We have 30 first-class rooms listed with us this week, and will locate you in any part of the city free of charge. Why not come to us and let us give you what you want without any cost to you? Rooming and boarding houses listing with us can always be filled. Come and see us or call us and we will come and see you. The Roomers' and Boarders' Exchange is the thing for the people, at least everybody says so. We guarantee to please. L. B. Banks & Co., 1023 21st street. Phone Main 1144. SEEING IS BELIEVING The finest stock of Ladies' and Gents' slightly used clothing in the West. Theatrical Gowns, Evening Gowns. Fine Full Dress S its 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 528 15th Street Phone Main 5811 Ford's Hair Pomade Fifty years of success have proved the merits of this preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application according to directions. Two to four applications a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition, and two to four bottles, regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp and keeps it from getting harsh and dry, stops itching and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with splendid results even on children and infants. Delicately perfumed, its use is a constant pleasure. A most satisfactory toilet preparation for ladies, gentlemen and children. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good" if you want the best results buy Ford's Hair Pomade. Look for this name—"Charles Ford, Prest."—on every package. If your druggist or local dealer cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle, regular size, for . . $ .50 Three " " " " " . . 1.40 Six " " " " . . 2.50 One " small " . . . 2.25 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U. S. A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. THE COLORED AMERICAN LOAN & REALTY GO. 913 TWENTY-FIRST ST. FOR SALE. Five-room cottage, 1 lot, Park Hill, $1,500. $200 cash. FOR SALE. Six-room frame, 2 lots, all fitted up for chickens, in Elyria, $1,400. FOR RENT. Five-room modern, 22d block on Race. Six-room brick, 3700 block on High. A. A. WALLER, Secretary and Manager FOR Park Hill FOR all fitted FOR block on on High. A. A. WALLER, Se A. E. CURTIS M. HARRIS Funeral Director FOR RENT—Furnished room for gentlemen only. Mrs. Branford, 1258 Champa street. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2214 Arapahoe street. Phone Main 8003. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for gentlemen, very handy and close in. 1722 Logan avenue. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms,very convenient for light housekeeping, at 2615 Welton street. Mrs. Smith. FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern house. Gentlemen preferred. 'Phone White 169. 2417 Ogden street. BOARD AND ROOMS—In modern house. 2562 Glenarm Place. Phcne J. --- SALE. Five-room cottage, 1 lot, $1,500. $200 cash. SALE. Six-room frame, 2 lots, up for chickens, in Elyria, $1,400. RENT. Five-room modern, 22d Race. Six-room brick, 3700 block Secretary and Manager Phone Main 6243 A. M. LAWHORN UNDERTAKER Mrs. J. J. Stafford, Lady Assistant A First-Class Mortuary Establishment FIRST AID TO THE BEREAVED IN THE TIME OF THE DEATH OF THEIR LOVED ONES Parlors 1921 Arapahoe Street Licensed Embalmer 8562 Main. Mrs. Frankie Martin. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, very convenient. John Nelson, 2148 Curtis Phone Main 8034. FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern house at 2515 Curtis street. Phone Olive 1472. Mrs. Givens. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a modern house at 3214 Champa street. Phone Champa 1458. FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern house at 4525 Vrain street. Phone Gallup 876. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms in a nice, modern house at 1023 Twenty-second street. Phone Main 5632. Between Arapahoe and Curtis streets. J. R. CONTEE, PRESIDENT, R. E. HANDY, LICENSED EM BALMER. The Douglass Undertaking Company Incorporated-Bonded to the city Phone Main 6123 1023 18th Street PAGE 2 TROUBLE AHEAD FOR SOMEBODY. Taft's Friends Roosevelt's Enemies----Storm Brewing. The Richmond (Va.) Planet is authority for the following statement. It says: "That a great storm is brewing in the Republican party and that there are breakers ahead for President Taft must be evident to even a novice. The Ballinger-Pinchot controversy has assumed a proportion of importance that hopelessly involves not only Secretary Wilson, but the president himself. The storm center of the whole business is the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, ex-president of the United States, who is even now slowly but surely making his way westward to engage in one of the stormiest political campaigns ever known in the history of the government. There are hosts of Mr. Taft's friends who are Mr. Roosevelt's enemies, and if the present occupant of the White House should show any disposition to again be a candidate there will be plenty of trouble in this country for somebody." EMPIRE STATE WOMEN'S CLUBS. Second Annual Meeting In Geneva, N. Y., July 5. The second annual meeting of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs will be held in Geneva, N. Y., beginning on Tuesday, July 5. Active preparations are now being made by the clubs throughout the state to send their full quota of delegates and money in order to make the convention a glowing success. The federation expects a visit from Miss Elizabeth C. Carter, president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, on this occasion. Miss Carter and other distinguished clubwomen will be en route to the biennial convention of the national association, which meets in Louisville, Ky., from July 10 to 15 inclusive. Mrs. F. R. Keyser, superintendent of the White Rose Home For Working Girls, New York, is also president of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs, and in each position she is doing good work. Because of the helpfulness of the Rev. Dr. Charles B. W. Gordon, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church, Petersburg, Va., to the various churches in the rural districts of that section of the state, a number of friends, led by Messrs. S. J. Parker of Sussex county, Austin Philips and J. H. Reavis of Brunswick county, recently raised by popular subscription sufficient money to buy an automobile for Dr. Gordon in order that he might more conveniently visit the churches requiring his services. The car was built in St. Louis and shipped to Petersburg, where it was presented to Dr. Gordon. --- THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORAD Former Students of Haines Normal School Raise Snug Sum. The Haines Normal and Industrial institute, located at Augusta, Ga., is one of the best schools of its kind in the state for the education and training of colored youth. The school is under the control of the Presbyterian board of missions for freedmen. Miss Lucy C. Laney, principal of the institution, enjoys the distinction of being the only woman of our race who is at the head of such a large department of the Presbyterian board's work in the south. She is a graduate of Atlanta university, from which she went fully equipped for the duties of life in her chosen field nearly a quarter of a [Picture of a man in a white shirt with a bow tie]. century ago. Fired with dauntless courage and zeal for the elevation of her race, of which she always speaks as "my people," Miss Laney went to Augusta single handed more than a score of years ago and began teaching the few children whom she found without any advantages for receiving an education. No one stood with her while the work was in its infancy. The freedmen's board commissioned her, but at that time only allowed her what money she could collect on the field for her services and also with which to carry on the work. That a commendable work has been done may be seen from the fact that at the present time the school has twenty-two teachers and an enrollment of over 700 students. Miss Laney has made many personal sacrifices in order that the school might be of the best possible service to those who go to it without money to pay for either board or tuition. In many needy yet worthy cases she has taken a part of her salary with which to buy books and clothing for students who were without means. In appreciation of what has been done for them graduates and former students of the institution residing in Greater New York and vicinity formed the Lucy Laney league for the purpose of assisting the school financially each year. On Friday evening, March 11, the league gave its fifth annual musicale and reception at the Manhattan casino, New York, from which a snug sum was realized. The league has decided to broaden its work for the school by becoming responsible for the financial support of the kindergarten department. The officers of the league are: Charles C. Davis, president; Mrs. J. T. Brown, vice president; Robert W. William, secretary; John R. Hillery, treasurer. 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 1845 Stout Street Denver, Colorado Phone Champa 1076 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. 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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 1544 SCIENTISTS ORGANIZED. Charles M. Thomas Instigator of Important Movement In Washington. A movement scarcely less significant than the founding of the National Negro academy has culminated in the formation at Washington of the Association of Colored Scientists. The idea originated with Charles M. Thomas, the ever alert and progressive instructor in science methods in normal school No. 2, who is the secretary and "drive wheel" of the organization. Professor H. C. Scurlock, professor of chemistry at Howard university, is temporary president; N. E. Weatherless, head of the department of science in M Street high school, is vice president; other officers are to be elected. A largely attended meeting, held recently in the library of normal school No. 2, was addressed by Dr. Barton W. Everran of the United States fish commission and a member of the leading scientific associations of the country. The members of the initial local section are: M Street high school-A. U. Craig. H. C. Douglas, W. P. Montgomery, Eleanor J. Datcher. Mineola Kirkland and W. L. Smith. Armstrong Technical high school- Dr. Sara W. Brown, A. C. Newman, Benjamin Washington, Francis De Sales Smith and M. Cowan. Normal school No. 2-Mary O'H. Williamson and Charles M. Thomas. The organization of the local section will include subsections on administration, publication, physical science, chemical science, biological science, sociological science and such other branches as may be found necessary from time to time. Anderson on Official Committee. Charles W. Anderson, internal revenue collector, has been appointed by Mayor William J. 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Office Phone Main 5595. Hours: 9 to 11 a. m., 1 to 4 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. DR. P. E. SPRATLIN Rooms—31-2 Good Block. Residence, 2230 Clarkson Street. Telephone York 123. Dr. DeFrantz, Dr. McClain, 8-10 a. m. 8 a. m.-6 p. m. 2-4 p. m. 7-8 p. m. At other times by appointment. DR. McCLAIN, Dentist. Plate, Crown and Bridge work a specialty. DR. DeFRANTZ, Physician and Surgeon. 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. HARPER Dentist. 'Phone Main 1144. 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 6772. Residence, 2344 Tremont Place. After 6700 Phone Olive 1414 --- Western University THE LEADING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN THN WEST. A Faculty of Eighteen Thoroughly Equipped Teachers from the Leading Institutions in America. 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. FOR FULL NFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, ACTING PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS Automobile for Hire J H. GANNAWAY Phone Main 776 THE FAMILY OF THE MARYLAND CITY OF MARYLAND THE COLORED ORPHANAGE AND OLD FOLKS' HOME. Located at 873 Zuni street, Denver, Colo.; take Lawrence street ar west, and get off at West Eighth avenue; go due west through the Barn um shops eight blocks. This institution provides a home for homeless colored children and aged women and men of the race. We also care for children whose parents are in service and cannot keep them, at a very small pittance. Any information can be had by writing a letter or postal to 873 Zuni street, or telephoning Main 7321 Residence Phone No. 15. Weste THE LEADING EDUCAT A Faculty of Eighteen T MA Stea Theological, Classical, Nor- bracing courses in A Printing, Bookbinding, making, Milline THOROUGH DISCIPI FINE MILLI FOR FULL INFORM ACTING PRESIDENT OF THE HOTEL --- Eastern University Educational Institution for Negroes in Thn WEST. en Thoroughly Equipped Teachers from the Leading Institutions in America. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS. Steam Heated and Electric Lighted. DEPARTMENTS; Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, Stair in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechani lockbinding, Tailoring, Business Cour illinery, Cooking, Laundrying and F SCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE SUPERVISION. MILITARY BAND AND ORCHESTRE ORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SH T OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, Q WM. EHI MANAGER EAST TURNER nal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, em Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, ing, Tailoring, Business Course, Dress- y, Cooking, Laundrying and Farming. NE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL SUPERVISION. TARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA. TION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS WM. EHMKE MANAGER EAST TURNER HALL 2132-2148 Arapahoe St. Phone 2449 Denver --- Office Phone No. 1423 ERSITY FOR NEGROES IN THN ers from the Leading hted. State Industrial, em mechanical Drawing, Course, Dress- nd Farming. ENCE, CAREFUL ESTRA. S. SHELTON FRENCH Y, QUINDARO, KANS HMKE GER NER HALL --- PAGE. 3. SPORTS AND THE THE STAGE By LEON PRYOR Robert T. Motts, proprietor and manager of the Chicago Pekin Theater, is booking the best colored vaudeville acts in the country, and writes that his house is crowded at all performances. Williams & Walker, signing and dancing girls, are playing at the Pekin Theater, Chicago. Heard of Harry Craiton, the great colored hoop roller? He and Miss Ethel Clark, formerly of Denver, are playing the whole of Europe and have three acts on the road. Jessie Nickens Reese and the two famous Resse boys are playing the Shea Circuit for a run of fifteen weeks. Sorry to hear of the sudden death of Lee Wilson, the amateur comedian of Colorado Springs. He leaves a number of friends to mourn his death. Prof. Easley of Denver has a very entertaining trio of clever musicians—Mr. Bruce, pianist, Mr. Griffin, flute; Prof. Easlay, violin. George Elkins of Denver will probably play vaudeville, this season if he can get the proper booking. Learn Chinese washee by mail. No work, no washing, no worry, no checkee, no shirtee, no trustee. After first lesson you begin to turn yellow. After second lesson your eyes will slant and your hair grow into a pretzel shaped knot on your head, after third lesson you get chop suey habit. Seven lessons fit you to rent a bum basement or barn and charge a dime for rubbing the stuffing out of a Melican man's shirt, including spitting on it. Address Hung Wung, or his brother, Hung Too, Imperial Alley, Chinatown. The Orpheum circuit will soon extend around the world and Martin Beck, manager, will be glad to hear from all good, clean colored acts. Black Patti is doing a good business on a trip to Africa. Cole & Johnson are playing to crowded houses. S. H. Dudley, with Smart set, is a scream playing this month. The Barber Campbell's Minstrels are fun to the last. All are playing east and south. Boys, avoid smoking as much as possible if you wish to be singers. JOHNSON AND JEFFRIES. Mr. Dickinson, sporting writer for News-Times, wrote a very candid article on Johnson and Jeffries fight, and states that Jeff will have as much chance as an untrained country boy. He also says that Jeffries smokes too many coffin nails to even think of winning his coming fight with the colored champion, and that Johnson was in every way a manlier man than Jeffries. It is said that Promoter Jim Griffin on the coast, has conceived the idea of matching Sam Langford and Stanley Ketchel for a go July second, just two days before Johnson and Jeffries. Well, it looks as though there will be nothing but money and prize fighters on the coast during this great fight carnival, and chances are Langford and Ketchel fight will be as good a card as the big fight July 4th THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO if they can be matched. It looks like two great heroes—Jack J. and Sam. L. The D. A. C. Bell Boys Whist Club are out with a challenge. Anybody or any team in town will be taken for a match game. Jesse Williams president and manager. Denver is about to produce another colored fighter by the name of Orgon, who aspires to be a light-heavy weight. He has the build, strength and nerve and should be the coming champion. Bob Watkins, trainer. Joe Gans was thinking of trying for the lightweight honors again, but I am thinking that Joe would have a very slight chance over the long distance route of 45 rounds; still he can hold his own with any of them in the 6 round limits, and I think it would be advisable, not unless there was fifteen or twenty thousand in it, for him to fight more than six rounds. That's a plenty. Young Gans of Denver is in hard training for his coming fight with Dany Ried for the big Rock Springs, Wyo., bout, April 4th. Five hundred side bet. Young Gans and Gene Andrews will be the physical directors for the Colored Rocky Mountain Club. Royal Duke Mixer. There will be a big straight pool tournament held at the Railroad and Waiters Club Wednesday evening, 23rd, 8 p. m., for the Frank Burnley cup between the R. M. and the R. & W. clubs. Line up: Charlie Smithy, Nanie King, Lon Edwards and Floyd Robinson; Ed. Carrington, Paul Cadwell, Bud Kirby, G. W. Redfield will be the contestants for the big prize. SAM LANGFORD WINS IN EIGHT ROUNDS FROM FLYNN. After eight rounds of hard fighting Jim Flynn was knocked out by Sam Langford. It was a case of Flynn being made a human punching bag of, and now Sam wants another bag to punch, as they all look alike to Sam, and the bigger they come the harder they fall. Jack Blackburn is expected to be freed some time soon, and is in fine condition to fight anybody. organize a base ball league. It would It would be quite an idea if all of the colored clubs of Denver would be an interesting sport. SPRING MILLINERY 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 $ ^{1} $218 E. 20th GRAND EASTER BALL ```markdown ``` Given by the Pleasant Hour Club EAST TURNER HA Monday, March ST TURNER HA nday, March Monday, March 28 Society's Evening with Denver's Young Soda Dispensers. Great Western Orchestra. E. S. Plummer, G. H and L. Hall Every Frie E. S. Plummer, G. Patterson, L. Parks and L. Hall, Committee. E. S. Plummer, G. Patterson, L. Parks and L. Hall, Committee. Every Friday Night March 18, '10 DANCING SCHOOL Are You Coming Out? Competent teachers will dances. Teaching from Dancing from 9:30 time Bring your friends and strangers should come and be introduced. young men and young la eent teachers will teach you the les. Teaching from 8:30 to 9:30 ming from 9:30 till 1 a.m. Be soo your friends and their friends Competent teachers will teach you the latest dances. Teaching from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dancing from 9:30 till 1 a.m. Be sociable. Bring your friends and their friends. All strangers should come out to these dances and be introduced. A competent corps of young men and young lady teachers. BILLY KNIGHT, Manager ADMISSI NER HALL March 28 ADMISSION 50 atterson, L. Parks Committee. East Turner Hall She Will Be There. teach you the latest from 8:30 to 9:30 p. m. 1 a. m. Be sociable. d their friends. All out to these dances A competent corps of ly teachers. GEO. BRUSHWOOD Floor Manager ON, 35c. THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. PAGE. 6. Chief Clerk Was Once Office Boy Inspiration For Young Men In the Achievements of William T. Francis of Legal Department of Northern Pacific Railway at St. Paul-Lawyer, Politician and Prominent Citizen. William T. Francis of the legal department of the Northern Pacific Railway company is one of the most prominent citizens of St. Paul, Minn. His rise from the duties of just a mere office boy to the very responsible position of trying cases for a large railroad corporation is a long step, but shows what determination and close application to business will do for one who takes advantage of every opportunity to attain success. After attending the public schools of St. Paul, Mr. Francis entered the services of the Northern Pacific Railway company as an office boy. See- [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. WILLIAM T. FRANCIS, ESQ. ing that to be successful he must be ready for advancement when the first opportunity presented itself, he applied himself to telegraphy and was in line for an appointment as telegraph operator. The chief clerk under whom he worked urged him to take up stenography, as there was a great demand for male stenographers in the service, and he mastered this study and was promptly given a remunerative position for which his knowledge of telegraphy, shorthand and the general routine work of the office qualified him. After continuing in that position for several years he was appointed stenographer of the legal department. Here he saw large opportunities for advancement and determined to work his way to the head of the clerical force if possible. Finding that the position of chief clerk of the department demanded the qualifications of an attorney with practical knowledge of the law, he entered the evening class of the St. Paul College of Law in 1901 and graduated from that institution in 1904 and in due course was advanced to the position of chief clerk. Mr. Francis is held in high esteem by the officials of the In 1906 he ran as Republican candidate for the assembly and received nearly 10.000 votes, which was indeed a splendid showing, considering the scarcity of Negro voters in St. Paul. Mr. Francis is also the attorney for the various Afro-American corporations of St. Paul. Besides the very arduous tasks of his office, he is also prominent in religious, political, social and fraternal circles. His rise from an office boy to the position of chief clerk in the legal department of the Northern Pacific Railway company should be an inspiration to any young man and shows that strict attention to duty, being ready when opportunity knocks at the door, always bring to an individual that for which he labors. EMINENT NEGRO AUTHORS. Reasons Why Negroes Should Read Their Own Literature. John E. Bruce (Grit) of Yonkers, N. Y., whose book entitled "Biography of Eminent Negroes" is nearing completion, gives eight reasons why Negroes should read the literature of their own race and in the last count says the best history of a race is written by the men of that race. No other race historian will preserve all the traditions and facts relating to another race as truthfully and accurately as our own historians. Race pride is the incentive that spurs all historians to write of their race and its achievements, and historians of other races seldom tell the whole truth about a race which is striving to equal their own race. Women Surround Legislators. Over 200 very enthusiastic women from the various women suffrage organizations of New York went as delegates to Albany on Wednesday, March 9, to be present at the hearing and urge favorable action on the concurrent resolution now before the judiciary committees of the senate and assembly which provides for a constitutional amendment striking the word "male" from the suffrage clause. Among the Afro-American women delegates were Mrs. M. C. Lawton and Mrs. Lydia C. Smith of Brooklyn. Eighty-seven members of the Sixteenth assembly district branch of the United Colored Democracy recently met at Coney Island, New York, and elected officers for the ensuing year. They are the following: Archie B. Davis, president; Andrew Hubert, vice president; Walter Stewart, secretary; Thomas Stokes, treasurer, and O. W. Fulcher, leader. We certainly hope all the plums will not be eaten or rot on the trees before some of them fall among the loyal colored Republicans who are waiting patiently to hear something fall. It is said, "All things come to those that wait." Then, again, it is said, "Delays are dangerous."—New Rochelle (N. Y.) League Journal. Biennial Meeting of Women's Clubs. THE WOMEN OF THE WORLD 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 is possible; but we have grown the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving success. 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Entered at the postoffice at Denver, Colorado, as second class mailmatter. PHONE MAIN 7905. HELP US Many changes are occurring in requiring new arrangement of our m reach you on Saturday, notify us at o be corrected by notification. No pape ing the subscriber. MUNICIPAL OWNERS AND IS A LEA Mr. Fellows, the Engineer pal Ownership Crow Know What He is T HELP US BE PROMPT Many changes are occurring in the districts of the Denver postoffice, requiring new arrangement of our mailing galleys. If your paper does not reach you on Saturday, notify us at once. Do not delzy. The fault can only be corrected by notification. No paper should be as late as Monday in reaching the subscriber. MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP GIVES NO FACTS AND IS A LEAP IN THE DARK Mr. Fellows, the Engineering Expert of the Municipal Ownership Crowd Admits He Does Not Know What He is Talking About The proposal for a new franchise to be granted the Denver Union Water Company has been submitted to the people and to the number of forty thousand, they have asked permission to vote on it. In the meanwhile the air is filled with the shrieks of advocates of municipal ownership. In all the tirade and abuse that is poured out on the people's ears, we look in vain for one real argument showing why a franchise should not be granted as requested. It is easy to say the proposal is unreasonable, and that the water corporation is extortionate. Abuse of men and measures is a favorite dodge of the contender who can give no reason why he is right. The Water Company complains that it has had a hard time making ends meet during the last fifteen years of the old franchise, because of the litigation in which it was involved, and says that it asks a franchise now, explicit in terms, and free from legal complications, in the hope that it will get untrammelled use of its plant and make money in the next twenty years. Well may the average citizen stop in perplexity between these two views of one question. To us it seems far the more sensible to listen to neither side, but go after the facts and make one's own decision. Nobody believes that any company should furnish water for cost, nobody believes that men who have fattened on politics are going to forget their own advantages in an unselfish endeavor to get the "dear peepul" to run their own water plant. The cost of water, by the gallon or by the million gallons delivered at your door, pure in quality and always on tap, determines the selling --- PAGE. THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. ARMS. months .....$1.00 Three months .. $ .50 Colorado, as second class mailmatter. the districts of the Denver postoffice, guilegging galleys. If your paper does not notice. Do not delzy. The fault can only should be as late as Monday in reach. HIP GIVES NO FACTS UP IN THE DARK Being Expert of the Municipal Admits He Does Not Talking About price. The seller must make a profit which is the cost plus 6, 8 or 10 per cent. The Statesman is opposed to the city operating its own plant, not because it is wrong in theory, but because the system would be so encumbered by useless employees and hindered by graft that THE COST WOULD BE GREATER THAN ANY POSSIBLE SAVING, BECAUSE OF THE PROFIT WHICH PRIVATE OWNERSHIP ENTAILS. What's the use saving the 6 per cent profit to the water consumer when 60 per cent are thrown away in costly operation? Public Office Is a Private Snap! The Statesman will take issue with any municipal ownership advocate who denies the increased cost under public ownership. We consider that this statement is so generally accepted as true that we will not urge further reasons than your own experience in support of it. Go down to the City Hall, the Court House, the State Capitol and consider what a transformation there would be if the same help were working for a private company. Consider the contracts for maintenance and improvement of public property, and estimate how much they could be shaved if they did not carry the overload of graft for the official who favors the winning contractor. Compilations of figures have appeared in this paper from time to time, showing how the cost of water as served by the Denver Union Water Company compares with many of the large cities of this country. It was set forth in figures how Denver pays less for its water than two-thirds of the cities of the country. It may be argued that all the cities of the county are robbed for their water ser- --- TERMS. vice. We are certain that they are all managed badly by the politicians who run them. If we turn from private ownership to public in an endeavor to escape being robbed, we flee in vain. One of the men who is named to run our water plant if the city buys is Mr. A. L. Fellows. Listen what he did at the banquet last Saturday of the Citizens' Water League: Remember Mr. Fellows was to tell how a new water plant could be built for Denver for less than $8,000,000. If you read his speech in the Sunday News-Times you know that he did not do as he was advertised to do. Remember, also, that Mr. Fellows is styled by Patterson as the engineering prodigy of the age. He approached the subject of the new water plant in the following manner: "Not having t he advantages of the time and funds necessary to go into details regarding t he various items of value of the physical plant—meaning the water plant—I cannot do better than refer you to the report of J. B. Hunter, city engineer, on the worth of t he present system and the cost of building a new water plant for the city of Denver. Mr. Fellows is a member of the firm of Field, Fellows and Hinderlider. This firm was employed by the city to represent it in the capacity of experts during the appraisement proceedings that resulted in fixing the valuation upon the property of the Denver Union Water Company. The firm received a great big fee from the city presumably for work as expert consulting engineers. The duty of an expert engineer or a firm of experts employed under those conditions, if they have any duties, surely would require them to secure all available information as to the cost of a water system for Denver so they could combat successfully any claims made by the Denver Union Water Company in support of what Mr. Fellows characterizes as excessive valuation. We believe that is just what Mr. Fellows' firm was paid for. If he as a member of that firm did his full duty to the city he would not be making excuses, based on the claim that he had not the time or funds to ascertain the facts. The city gave the firm both time and funds, and plenty of both. As for Mr. Hunter, our city engineer, it is generally known that he is not an expert hydraulic engineer, and does not pose for one. His opinion may be entirely honest, as to the cost of a new plant to do the work of the present one. But for the city of Denver to begin the work of construction under the leadership of Mr. Fellows, with him taking his cue from Mr. Hunter, is to make easy the way for a studendous blunder that will cost us dear. Ideal management of a public owned plant would equal the ideal management of a private system. But who under the sun looks for ideal management from a water commission that in the very outset confesses that it has not yet worked out its problem? No one would build a house without plans, yet that is exactly what we are expected to do with a water system. THIS IS SHEER ROT! IT WOULD BE FAR NOBLER TO OWN UP THAT THE WATER GRAFT IS GOOD GRAFT, AND THAT THE HUNGRY HORDE OF POLITICAL PARASITES ARE SEEKING NEW WORLDS TO CONQUER! Mr. Fellows does not now know what it will cost to build a water system, Senator Patterson does not know, Mr. Hunter gives an estimate, AND ON THIS SHOWING THE CITIZENS ARE ASKED TO BOND THE CITY FOR EIGHT MILLONS OF DOLLARS. The business-like procedure for them to follow is to secure from qualified hydraulic engineers plans, with estimates from contractors, figure out the cost of water with a full knowledge of the extent of the city's investment, and then see whether the rates offered by the present company are high or low. We will be foolish to buy a cat in a bag. Remember the Auditorium! It cost hundreds of thousands more than the estimates. Viewed from any angle, the water question rests entirely upon the cost of service to the consumer. Under private ownership the citizen has no problem further than to secure the best possible contract. If the plant is operated at a loss, the water company must live off its own fat, and bear its own loss. Not so if the city operates the plant. Just as the national government makes up the deficit in postal revenues out of the general revenues, just so must the city make good in general taxes all it loses in insufficient water taxes. Municipal ownership rates must be made on the basis of paying all expenses of the water system. UNTIL THE ADVOCATES OF MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP HAVE PLANS FOR A WATER SYSTEM THAT WILL STAND THE APPROVAL OF COMPETENT ENGINEERS, TOGETHER WITH ESTIMATES OF COST OF WATER BASED UPON THEIR PLANS, THEY PRESENT NOTHING TO THE PUBLIC WHEREBY A COMPARISON WITH PRESENT RATES CAN BE MADE. THEY RESORT TO TIRADE BECAUSE THEY LACK FIGURES. It matters not what they say, the people of Denver cannot in reason entrust the future to guess work. REPUBLICANS GETTING GETHER. The news is related in the daily press this week that a new chairman has been selected for the Republican City Central Committee with a view of getting all factions of the party to unite for success. There has been a most bitter warfare waged within the party and we are glad to see this beginning of a better day. The new chairman is Judge Allen, one of the old stalwart Republicans. We are not personally acquainted with him, but those who know him speak of him in the highest praise. Needless to say we wish him a pleasant and successful chairmanship. We shall strive to interest him in the fullest sense in the colored Republicans of this city and shall ask that he consider them in the distribution of party favors at the same time that we strive to do our best to carry off our part of the party burden. If the Judge proves to be the man we hear he is, this change in party machinery means a brighter day for colored Republicans. Vale! Allen! JOBS GOING TO WASTE. A head waiter in one of the city clubs tells The Statesman that frequently he has requests from club members for colored help of various kinds. Both because his work keeps him busy and because idle persons are scattered here and there, he is usually unable to help those who might fill these places. This lack of a clearing house for places for work and idle workers costs the Negroes of this community thousands of dollars each year. It will do the community a service if some one whose business will permit will keep a book in which persons seeking work may register and where calls for help may come. THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. DENVER ITEMS SCOTT'S CHAPEL NOTES. The Neck Tie and Apron Entertainment given under the auspices of the Parsonage Committee last Tuesday evening was a novel affair. Mrs. Kattle Thomas won the first prize for the prettiest apron, while Mrs. Lizzie Douglass won the second prize for the homeliest apron. Mrs. W. A. Bobo assisted by Mrs. Anna Rice, were the managers. A neat sum was realized for this committee. Dr. Crosswait led the Epworth League last Sunday evening. The subject, "How To Be Strong," was well handled by the Doctor. The topic for discussion next Sunday is "How To Fight the Good Fight," Eph. 6:10-18; 1 Tim. 6:11-12. Mr. W. S. Evans' class led last Wednesday night. The classes will give a rally Sunday to pay up the deficiency on the pastor's salary. Friends are requested to assist us. The fourth quarterly conference voted unanimously to have the conference to return the pastor for another year. A vote of thanks was extended to the Rev. J. J. Cabbell, district superintendent, for his able and painstaking way he conducted the business during the year. He was invited to return as district superintendent for another year. Mrs. Emma Anderson is busy practicing the children for Easter. The Rev. Dr. R. A. Randolph will pastor Scott's until the pastor returns. PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Twenty-third and Washington Aves. 11:00 a. m.—"The Lost Chord of the Twentieth Century Church." 6:45 p. m.—Y. P. S. C. E., "Money a Curse or a Blessing." Luke 12:13-21 and Matt. 6:19-21. 7:30 p. m.—"How Shall We Escape?" 8:00 p. m.—Wednesday. Prayer Meeting. "Lazarus and the Resurrection." John 11:40-44. J. A. THOS-HAZELL. S. T. B. The Women's Relief Corps, No. 46, will give a patriotic supper Friday, April 1, at the home of Mrs. Lillie Lewis, 2425 Humboldt street. MRS. LILLIE LEWIS, Pres. MRS. IDA SLAYTON, Sec'y. Twenty-room flat, furnished, doing well. Rent only $50. Must go at once for $600. Easy terms. L. B. Banks & Co., 1023 21st st. Phone Main 1144. FOR SALE—Six-room modern house at 2618 Downing avenue for $3,000. Easy terms, $500 down, balance like rent. L. B. Banks & Co., 1023 21st st. of the S. M. T.'s meets the third and fourth Thursdays in each month at 1832 Arapahoe streets. NANNIE DEAN, W. P. LENA WALTON, Sec'y. The big Easter ball, Easter Monday. given by the Pleasant Hour Club, is engrossing all minds. Remember East Turner Hall is the scene of Fashion's show and Pleasure's holiday, March 28. THE WILLIAMSON HAFFNER CO. ENGRAVERS OUR PRINTERS CUTS TALK DENVER, COLO. PHONE MAIN 5067 Nickel Refunded with all Phone Orders R. E. NORRIS Dealer in all kinds COAL AND WOOD Puritan - - $3.90 per ton Monarch - - $4.25 per ton Coke - - $5.00 per ton 2475 Arapahoe Street STORE 1120 25th STREET WE LOAN MONEY ON EASY TERMS Get Ready For ..... Easter Leon Pryor or C. D. Burns PHONE BLUE 905 J. H. 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