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FRANKLIN'S PAPER THE STATESMAN State Historian & Natural History Society Comparison with Los Angeles Shows Fallacy of Patterson's Estimate TWENTY-FIRST YEAR Comparison w Angeles Sho of Patters The North Side Facts, the official publication of the Berkeley Improvement Association, in its April issue, published a communication from a resident of Berkeley that discusses the water question from the viewpoint of a citizen and a taxpayer more intelligently than any similar discussion that has come to our notice. We consider this communication so important that we reproduce it in part for the benefit of our readers. The communication follows: "The latest bulletin of the United States census bureau gives the present value of the Los Angeles plant as $7,742,699, and the net cost to date $8,644,350. This valuation is for physical property only, does not include the value of its water right or its value to a purchaser if it were being appraised for sale. "The Los Angeles system has in actual service 436 miles of mains and conduits, 44.4 per cent. of these mains are four inches in diameter or smaller. "The system has three pumping plants with a total capacity of pressure pumps of 38,000,000 gallons daily. "The storage and distributing reservoirs of the system have a total capacity of less than 1,000,000,000 gallons. "The plant has no filtration system. The plant had last year 2,507 fire hydrants. The valves and attachments on the pipe system stand in relation to the mileage of mains and number of fire hydrants about as similar equipment in Denver relates to the mileage of mains and number of fire hydrants here. The valuation, per mile of mains, for the mains in service in Los Angeles, is $17,758. "The system of the Denver Union Water Company contains 463.58 miles of mains and conduits, only 11 per cent. of which is made upof pipe four inches or smaller in diameter as against 44.4 per cent. in Los Angeles. "The Denver system has 2,687 fire hydrants as against 2,507 in Los Angeles. "The board of appraisers valued the Denver pipe and conduit system, including valves, fire hydrants, land for right of way, interest allowed during construction and all equipment attached to the system, at $5 452,187. "The total pumping capacity of the Denver system is 62,500,000 gallons daily, against 38,000,000 for Los Angeles. There are six pumping plants in Denver against three in Los Angeles. The board of appraisers val- DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1910 uel the pumping system of the Denver Union Water Company, including machinery, boilers, buildings and lands, at $412,113. "The local distributing reservoirs, standpipes and the Platte Canon reservoir of the Denver Union Water Company have a capacity of 400,000,000 gallons as against 1,000,000,000 gallons for the reservoir syste min Los Angeles. The board of appraisers valued these reservoirs and standpipes of the Denver Union Water Company, with the land on which they are built, at $474,911. "These parts of the Denver Union Water Company's system offset, component for component, all of the working parts of the Los Angeles system, and, except for the local reservoir capacity, are more ample and extensive. There remains to be considered in comparison with the Los Angeles system only that property which is considered personal property, such as office furniture, books, maps, drawings, records of the system, tools, pipe and construction material on hand. The appraisers valued this property of the Denver Union Water Company at $328.052. "This brings the total valuation of the property of the Denver Union Water Company, that is matched, in any particular by the property of the Los Angeles system, to $6,687,264. "This covers 463.58 miles of mains and conduits for Denver, as against only 436 miles in actual service in Los Angeles, yet the Los Angeles valuation is $1,055,435 higher than the valuation placed upon these components of the Denver plant by the board of appraisers. "For good measure we can throw in with the Denver plant the Marston Lake storage reservoir, capacity 6,400,000,000 gallons, which the appraisers valued at $673,895, giving the portion of the Denver plant with which the Los Angeles plant may be compared a storage capacity seven times the capacity of the Los Angeles plant. If the Denver plant contained only these components it would be a more adequate and efficient system than the Los Angeles plant. Its storage capacity would be seven times as great as the Los Angeles plant. Its pumping capacity would be more than 60 per cent. greater than the Los Angeles plant. Its distribution system would be more efficient than the Los Angeles plant because it contains far Continued on page 12 Clayton Addition Incident Is a Forewarning However loath ourselves to the prejudice, yet so not theories are a peculiar viewp colored voter muging election. It joke which Cha Thursday night o when we were might preserve lawful means, thing going on wh that they would living in the Claful means if p that way, they unwritten law." intelligence and th mon characteris northern apolog secution, said t less and crimin people were put unlawful means people should attified the means seeks to be good property and th persecution foll and we are b fruits of our la Of course thot all one sid buys in Clayto warned, should alas! Public ion! Recourse pression will be as outlawry. the race riots few exceptions honest enough to tell the trdaily papers are believed. ne we are to adjust the limits set for us by since conditions and the realities, there is point from which the just consider the com- was a grim sort of once played upon us of last week, that just considering how we our rights through there should be a meet-erein white men said prevent Negroes from Lyton addition by law-ssible, but if not in would resort to "the Years ago before inrift became the com-ics of both races, the last for southern per- hat it was the shift-ul Negro the southern fishing by lawful and, and that all goodgree that the end jus- Now when our race d, saves money, buys les to make a home, ow's swift on our track be deprived of the or. is "unwritten law" is old, and the Negro who in addition, being forebe forearmed. But, opinion is white opino to force to resist opheralded to the world Such is the history of of the South and with no one has been found nor courageous enough th. Press reports in though they be fiction, of bitter experience, we with alarm this begi- g our property buying. y did not rebel against of the threats of the on people, so it will do what they threat- is done elsewhere in FIVE CENTS A COPY on Incident a Forewarning ministration of law repose in the mass of voters through "initiative, referendum and recall," "municipal ownership" and all the other socialistic dogma designed to make the masses superior to the classes, and the fate of the Negro will be entirely in the hands of the mob, however unjust its caprice. We get little enough proetction now under law, calling for equal rights for all. We will get none then when both the law and the officers reflect the prejudice of the mass. This is no idle dream. Consider how the courts of all southern states know no justice for colored litigants. Remember the complacency with which southern officials permit the "Jim Crow" car laws to be enforced inequably, notwithstanding they call for equal accommodations for both races. Do not consider that we are overstating the case, when we say that now, right here in Denver, we need to tread warily, lest we contribute to making a beginning of public policy that will prove our undoing. If the city of Denver was now operating the water system, the people of the Clayton addition would not have needed to hold a mass meeting to get rid of Negro property owners. The same indifference to our rights, which has been shown in the city auditorium, and the city bath house, would permit these Clayton people to procure the services of the water department in making effective their enmity. Through the simple process of refusing service from the water mains on some pretext or other, a Negro owner could and would be prohibited from any section of the city where he was not wanted. Do not think that an appeal to the courts would remedy this, for a community cannot be indicted. Appeals to the courts where laws discriminate or are enforced with discrimination have proven fruitless up till now, and the colored people of Denver need take heed how they make easy the road to their own ruin. Rule by the classes has not given us all that is our due, and rule by the masses is jumping from the frying pan into the fire. Keep away from municipal ownership, from referendum, recall, initiative and all the other dreams whereby poor whites seek to direct the course of government. GREAT RUNNING CONTEST. East End Literary Society. Bethlehem Church. Friends, strangers and the general public are invited to come and see. Per chance, 5c. Something new. Latest out. THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. HOLD UP THE HANDS OF THE RACE'S STAUNCHEST DEFENDERS BY SUBSCRIBING FOR Published at 1026 19th Street, DENVER, COLO. PHONE MAIN 7905 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 eS psa THE STATESMAN, DENVER, CILORADO. ___- | 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.......... PRINTING AND ENGRAVING FROM ADVERTISING MATTER TO _ WEDDING INVITATIONS . Will be satisfactorily do1e by C.A. FRANKLIN 1026 Nineteenth Street Phone Main 7905 Prompt Service Reasonable Prices THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. franchise, ‘The reduction of 12% per cent Means a cut in the company’s revenu of about $125,000 per year. Unles: the city grows very rapidly the com pany will have to do some fine figur ing to get even $75,000 for the stock holders with its revenues deplete nearly twice that much by the reduc tion in rates, made as a result of th Supreme court decision somethin; Over two years ago. “Should it transpire that the cit; does grow very rapidly and the pres ent rates produce a greater revenue than is justified upon the company’s property the law will not recognize them as fair, just and reasonable t consumers, and a remedy is readil} available. “I Know, and any person who take: enough interest in the welfare of the city to attempt to find out, can prove to his own satisfaction, that the rates in Denver are lower than the rates ir any city in the United States tha supplies filtered water and obtains its water supply at any distance from the city. “The income of the Denver Unior Water Company is, in round numbers 50 per cent. lower upon the value o! its property than the average income of all the big municipally owned wa ter systems in the United States. Its revenue per 1,000 gallons of water furnished is about 68 per cent. lowe: than the average revenue per 1,006 gallons of water furnished by other water plants in the United States that supply filtered water, regardless of the distance from the city at which the supply is located. “As I see the water question, the real issue before the people of Denver is presented in the question, Which ‘system will furnish a good, pure and ample supply of water at the lowest cost to consumers and taxpayers—a municipally owned plant or the pres. ent company? “The question of ownership, muni. ipa or private, matters little to the individual resident of Denver or any ‘other city. The fact that the title tc the water system stands in the municipality does not give the indi. vidual citizen an equity in the plant that he or she can dispose of “Should you decide to leave Den. ver and take up your abode else- where, you can not sell your equity in a municipal water plant any more than you can sell your equity in the parks, boulevards, streets or street lamps of the city or in the city hall court house or public library. “Should you die you can not be queath your equity in a municipal wa ter plant to your heirs any more thar Kak equity in any of the aforemen be: city possessions. “Your property value is not en ‘hanced a dollar more by a municipa than by a private plant. Your onl; interest in either plant lies in the cost of the water that you use durins your term of residence in the city. I a private plant can supply you with water at a lower charge than a muni cipal plant then you have no interes in or any reason for desiring a muni | cipal plant. “This question of cost can be deter mined only on local conditions. think T have shown, by a fair com parison with a water plant that th cpponents of the water company sa} is fairly valued, that the system o the Denver Tinion Water Compan’ PAGE. 12. Los Angeles Comparison Continued from page 1 better fire protection. “Yet the total valuation fixed by the appraisers upon these components cf the Denver plant is ohly $7,361,159 us against $7,742,699 for Los Angeles, or the parts of the Denver plant, which can in any measure be duplicat- ed by the plant, in Los Angeles, are valued at $381,540 less than the Los Angeles plant, which is not nearly so efficient. “On this showing there can be no foundation for the claim that the val- uation placed by the board of apprais- ers upon the filtration plants, upon Lake Cheesman, the water rights, farm lands, to protect these water rights, and other components of the Denver system, which are not matched by any part of the Los An- geles system, is anything but equally reasonable. “Taking these facts into considera- tion, no one can take seriously the claims made by men who know noth. ing about a water plant that the Den ver plant can be reproduced for less than half the valuation placed upon it. “If the city of Denver acquires the present water plant or builds a new one, which will cost at least as much and probably much more before it is complete, we will have to stand, in addition to our other burdens, an in- crease of about 50 per cent. in water rates. “This announcement probably will surprise you, but it is founded on facts. The charter of the city and county of Denver provides that any public utility acquired by the city must be paid for within 50 years. “To acquire the present plant or to build a new one the city must is- sue at least $15,000,000 in bonds. At the rate of interest, 4% per cent., fixed by the Patterson-Rush and other charter amendments, the interest on these bonds would amount to $675,000 a year. The sinking fund to pay off the debt would amount to $300,000 a year. Operation and maintenance of the plant at least $350,000 a year. Ordinary extensions, mains, etc., at least $150,000 a year. General ex- penses, emergency repairs, accidents, litigation, ete. at least $100,000 a year, making a total of $1,575,000 for the first year under municipal owner- ship. This expense will increase as’ the city grows. . “The revenue of the Denver Union Water Company for the fiscal year 1908-09 was only $1,067,388.22. It can not obtain a higher revenue than is provided by the present rate, for they are the rates proposed in the new franchise. It must conduct its busi- ness, profit or no profit, without any channel through which to obtain a greater reyenue than the present rates permit. The company can do this much easier than a municipal plant. It pays interest on a smaller londed debt than the city would have to pay; it operates more economically than a municipal plant could operate and gets greater efficiency from the money expended for construction work and is not required to set aside a sinking fund. “Opponents of the company howl that it eats upa great quantity of the people’s money in profits distributed to ihe stockholders in the form of Gividends, “Jn the fifteen years that the Den- yer Union Water Company has been in existence it has paid three divi- dends of 5 per cent. each or an aver- |revenue as the Denver Union Water Company does. The municipal plant ight make a lower schedule of rates, but it must make up the difference be- tween its income under lower rates and the expenses that it must meet, through increased taxation. “If you want higher taxes and higher charges for water follow the demagogues’ program espoused by Boss Patterson, “Clean-Up” John Mush Rush, et al. “I don't; that is why I favor a new franchise for the Denver Union Water Company. “Respectfully yours, SEG. We WITHDRAW LEE’S STATUE. Hall of Fame No Place For Confeder- ate General's Statue. Retiring Department Commander John L. Parker of the Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic in his ad- dress at the recent state encampment {n Faneuil hall, Boston, created great enthusiasm by denouncing the idea of placing Confederate General Robert B. Lee's statue in the hall of fame at Washington. The excitement ran still higher when the incoming commander, J. Willard Brown, offered a set of resolutions de- manding that Virginia withdraw the statue of Lee and if the state refused to do wo the congress would be peti- tloned to order its removal. The en- tire body of delegates arose as one man, cheering wildly. A bugler leap- ed to his feet and sounded the first notes of “America,” and the resolu- tions were passed with the enthusias- tic singing of the national hymn. Let Us Have the Commissioners. The joint resolution to create a com- mission to investigate and report on the advisability of holding an exposi- tlon commemorative of the semicen- tennial of the issuance of the emanct- pation proclamation has been favor- ably reported to the house from the committee on industrial arts and ex- positions. IMPORTANT COMING EVENT. Political Equality Association to Be Guest of Mrs. Belmont May 8. At a meeting of the Political Equai- ity association, of which Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont is president, recently held at 505 Fifth avenue. New York, Mrs. Bel- mont invited the entire membership of the association to be her guests ata public assembly to be held at her sum- mer home, at Hempstead, N. Y., on Sunday. May 8 Mrs. Belmont has chartered special) trains on the Long Island railroad at her own expense for the accommoda tion of the entire delegation. Mise Irena L. Moorman, superintendent of the work among colored women, will Jook after the iuterest of all who will avail themselves of the opportunity te gv to Hempstead on the above named date, and all who intend going shoulé communicate with Miss Moorman af 26 Court street, Brooklyn, as soon af possible. STATE OF COLORADO. Insurance Department. SYNOPSIS OF STATEMENT AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. LOYAL PROTECTIVE INSURANCD COMPANY of Boston, Mass. ABBE eee cece eee ee eee $274,706.86 Liabilities... 6. ..e.eeeeeeee 121,091.30 Capital oo... cee eee eee eevee 100,000.00 BUEPlUN Stas scuientscse sn eun dee DEO1O86. STATE OF COLORADO, Insurance Department. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28th, 1911. Office of Commissioner of Insurance. Denver, Colo, March 1, 1910. It is hereby certified that the Loyal Protective Insurance Company, a corpor- ation organized under the laws of Mass- achussets, whose principal offices are lo- cated at Boston, has complied with all the laws of this state so far as the re- quirements of said laws are applicable to said company, and the sald company is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company In accordance with its Charter or Articles of Incor- poration, within the said State of Colo- rado, subject to the several provisions and requirements of said laws, until the twenty-eighth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eleven. In Testimony Whereo., I, W. L. Clay- ton, Commissioner of Insurance of sald State of Colorado, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, the day and year first above written. W. L. CLAYTON, Commissioner of Insurance. (Seal) ALEX. W. GRANT, SDE bys Published in The Statesman by au- thority of Commissioner of Insurance. W. L. CLAYTON, Commissioner. ALEX. W. GRANT, Deputy. SALE UE RUMINAL. insurance Department. SYNOPSIS OF STATEMENT AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. MISSOURI STATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of St. Louls, Mo. ABBOES oe eee e ee ee ene $2,130,550,37 Liabilities 2.00.00... 0.0... 1,598,418.78 Capital ..........00,0--0-- 300,000.00 BOrpUe esas ciassvss oss 232,131.39 STATE OF COLORADO. Insurance epee CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28th, 1911. Office of Commissioner of Insurance. Denver, Colo., March 1, 1910. It is hereby certified that the Missouri State Life Insurance Company, a corpor- ation organized under the laws of Mis- sourl, whose principal office Is located at St. Louls, has complied with all the laws of this state so far as the requirements of sald Jaws are applicable to said pompeny: and the said ents is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company in accordance with its Charter or Articles of Incor- poration, within the aald State of Colo- rado, subject to the several provisions and requirements of said laws, until the twenty-elghth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eleven. In Testimony Whereof, I, W. L. Clay- ton, Commissioner of Insurance of sald State of Colorado, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, the day and year first above written. W. L. CLAYTON, Commissioner of Insurance. (Beal) ALEX. W. GRANT, aeRUNy. Published in The Statesman by au- thority of Commissioner of Insurance. W. L. CLAYTON, Commissioner, ALEX. W. GRANT, | Deputy. STATH OF COLORADO. Insurance Department. SYNOPSIS OF STATHMENT AND COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY. MIDLAND LIFE INSURANCE COM- PANY of Kansas City, Mo. ABREES oo cee ee dew ee cece ens «$191,293,02 Liabiithen oo... cece cece e cess 4,199.55 Capltal voce c cece ccc ceesees 100,000.00 Surplus. .ck.,.cdersocessc. 8T/1B8A7 Insurance Department. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28th, 1911. Office of Commissioner of Insurance. Denver, Colo, March 1, 1910. It is hereby certified that the Midland Life Insurance Company, a corporation organized under the laws of Missouri, whose principal office is Jocated at Kan- sas City, has complied with all the laws of this state so far as the requirements of said laws ara applicable to sald company, and the said company Is hereby authorized to transact business as an insurance company in accordance with its Charter or Articles of Incor- poration, within the said State of Colo- rado, subject to the several provisions and requirements of sald laws, until the twenty-elghth day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eleven. ~ In Testimony Whereof, I, W. ls Clay- ‘ton, Commissioner of Insurance of sald ‘State of Colorado, have hereunto set ‘my hand and affixed my seal of office, at the City of Denver, the day and year first above written, 5 | W. L. CLAYTON, : Commissioner of Insurance, / (Beal) ALEX. W. GRANT, ebay Published in The Statesman by au- thority of Commissioner of Insurance W. L. CLAYTON, Commiasloner. ALEX. W. GRANT, Deputy. Loyalty to Alma Mater Washington Branch of Wilberforce University Alumni Association Held Monster Educational Rally - W. T. Vernon's Speech Introducing President Taft Attracting National Attention. At a monster meeting held in Washington recently by the graduates of Wilberforce (O.) university in the interest of that institution President Taft, who was present and spoke, was introduced by Register of the Treasury W. T. Vernon. The speech of Mr. Vernon has attracted so much attention that we give it in full. Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen—He needs no introduction whose name is a household word throughout the civilized world. I rise to express the deep appreciation we of the Wilberforce club feel for this great act of friendship and helpfulness extended us by the ruler of the greatest government on earth. This would be true apart from hitherto evidenced friendship for those institutions committed to the uplift of the race, but when for years every request for such encouragement has met with ready assent, every appeal been affirmatively answered, as is now the case, while nothing could increase the honor done us, we are all the more grateful. Fortunate was Wilberforce university as to location. Bishop Payne, realizing that the ignorance that binds men's soul is more galling even than chains and that a people's strength remains forever derivative unless they have those qualifications which place them in harmony with their fellows by reason of acknowledged merit and ability, sought Ohio as the place, where had settled the New Englander with ideas of liberty and freedom for all mankind. Here men had gathered to build a state where opportunity to rise would be unrestricted, where there would be no bondsmen, where all would be free-free to labor, free to aspire and free to enjoy the heritage education and enlightenment give to all mankind. Here the spirit of the abolitionist still abides. In that early day—the day when heroes wrought—Wilberforce knew the friendship of Joshua R. Giddings, Salmon P. Chase and Benjamin Wade. Associaet with them as a friend to this institution and the people it sought to elevate was also another great jurist and statesman, equally devoted and helpful—Alphonso Taft, the illustrious sire of him who a generation later comes to assist Wilberforce-tonight. The people for whom these labored had for 20 years sung the sorrow songs, but as a result of what these men did and the work of intervening years on this night of such encouragement I report this race begins to sing the songs of triumph. Their souls awakened; they saw the light. These men indexed the way. A race grew as it beheld and followed. Now, a generation later, men are preaching the doctrine of altruism. Philanthropists are giving with a munificence hitherto unknown to all movements making for the world's betterment. The tendency of all our civilization is toward association on right principles, helpful co-operation, toleration and justice, and this altruistic trend is ever enlarging as it uplifts and blesses all conditions of mankind. To put ourselves in touch with this great trend is the desire of the race throughout America. We realize that honest effort, whether in the lowly walks or along the higher lines, duty done every day everywhere, can have but one result—sure and lasting progress. We, too, are working toward that far-off day when war shall cease, when poverty, crime, misunderstandings and all that give distress to the humblest creature shall be no more. Inspiring it is to have with us the head of the nation, aiding our efforts for educated Christian citizenship, for that righteousness that THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. are is striving to rise out of the ignoble into the noble, out of the lower up into the higher, up to duty, to society and country. These are all the work of this age, the supreme effort of the now, and your utterances will give heart and cheer as he girds himself for this journey and presses on his way. Your words will become the shibboleth of his leaders who labor for real merit and true worth. Before you are loyal, grateful people who love their country well and who will give when necessary the last full measure of devotion in defense of the flag. Should necessity arise—and we pray it will not—as have we from the time of Attucks' martyrdom on Boston Common to San Juan Hill, you would have but to call and 1,000,000 Negroes as one man would gladly go wherever you command, counting themselves happy to make the last sacrifice for their country. Wilberforce has never had a night so proud. You will carry away the gratitude of Wilberforce university, the institution dear not only to the great A. M. E. church, but to the race everywhere, and which for fifty years has been sending forth those who labor for the best in life for our people. Ladies and gentlemen, on this night, epoch making for Wilberforce, I present one who whenever and wherever requested to assist institutions committed to the education of the race has responded whose worldwide influence has been extended to us for those things of soulthings that endure—a member of the Jeanes fund board, doing a work that will eventuate more into racial weal as the years pass, the patron of education the preacher of moral excellence, the philanthropist and friend of the aspiring, the president of the United States. The African Mutual Relief society of New York is one of the oldest and most influential organizations of its kind among our people. The society observed its one hundred and ninth anniversary recently. DOUGLAS NEWS. Rev. J. H. Brown had his parsonage broken into on Monday night. The reverend gentleman came home at a late hour, finding the house all dark, and stumbled over sacks of spuds which could find no room on the table. He found his bed occupied by flour, meal, bacon, lard, etc., in fact the bed was suffering great depression. Rev. Brown will make no complaint. This was a token of the high appreciation for the noble work Rev. Brown and wife have done in Douglas in such a short time. Rev. Brown has moved into the very neat parsonage at 833 16th Street, which is the property of the A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Rebecca Mosley will give one of her grand concerts at St. James A. M. E. Church on 21st inst. The second rally comes off 1st of May, after which time, the trustees expect to You do not take any Risk You do not take any Risk when you consult us about your Eyes and Nervous Troubles, they have been our study for years, and we have gained a reputation for selling the best goods at the lowest prices. STANDARD OPTICAL CO. 208 15th STREET 28 Years in Denver Bet. Court & Cleveland Place Sundays and Evenings by Appointment THE LAS VEGAS NEWS. The A. M. E. Church Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Morning preaching service at 11 o'clock. The Allen Christian Endeavor League, 6:45 p. m. Evening preaching service at 7:45. The Ladies' Mite Missionary Society is progressing nicely. Mr. Milton Burns is ill at his home on Railroad Avenue. Mrs. M. Grear departed for her Phone Main 323) The Allen In G. A. ALL We Loan Money on When in need of money see G. A 2100 Arapahoe Street The OZA e Allen Investment C G. A. ALLEN, Manager We Loan Money on Chattels or Salary need of money see G. A. Allen, at the Allen Dr Street DE OZARK CL When ir need of money see G. A. Allen, at the Allen Drug Store 2100 Arapahoe Street DENVER, COLO. The OZARK CLUB THOMAS CLINGMAN, Manager 1855 Arabahoe Street THE UNION TRUNK FACTORY L. D. RICHEY FACTORY L. D. RICHEY FLORIST Artistic Funeral Design Birds, Seeds, Ca Manufacturer of Trunks Trunts made to order Trunts taken in exchange Repairing a specialty 2634 Larin er St. Denver POMADE FOR We wish to advise our friends full line of Toilet Prepara Supplies, Brushes of ev Soaps, Cu The Denver Bar OMADE FOR THE HAIR wish to advise our friends and customers that we have line of Toilet Preparations, Perfumes, Manic Supplies, Brushes of every description, Toilet Soaps, Cutlery, etc. Denver Barbers Supply 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. The Denver Barbers Supply Co. 1527 Glenarm Street Formerly at 1008 15th St. POMAD PHONE MAIN 7221 POMADE FOR OMADE FOR THE HAIR POMADE FOR THE HAIR 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 1218 E. 20th All Business Strictly Confidential Investment Co. N, Manager Chattels or Salary . Allen, at the Allen Drug Store DENVER, COLO. RK CLUB Phone Main 5154 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 ditions, Perfumes, Manicure ery description, Toilet lery, etc. POMADE FOR Papers Supply Co. Denver, Colo. R THE HAIR PAGE. 18 THE STATESMAN. DENVER, COLORADO. 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. 252 West Warren street. EUREKA LODGE NO. 13, niquequeque, N. M., meets first and third Tuesdays in the month. All a-sons in good standing invited. E. BRAMLETT, W. M. SIMPSON REST LODGE. Simpson Rest Lodge, No. 10, A. F. & A. M., Trinidad, meets the first and third Tuesday nights in the month. Members in good standing are welcome J. W. BOOKER, W. M. W. A. JORDAN, Sec., 117 N. Walnut. PINION MESA LODGE No 20, A. F. & A. M., Grand Junction, meet the first and third Wednesdays in the month. J. H HARRIS, W. M. T. P. GDON, Sec., 139 Chipeta. FRATERNITIES KEYSTONE LODGE. Keystone Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Hanaa, Wyo., meets the first and third Fuesdays in the month. All members in good standing are invited. HENRY ANDERSON. HOR IN ONT 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. 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. 9334, Meets the first and third Monday nights in the month at Odd Fellows Hall, 1832 Arapahee Street. GEO. D. HALL, P. 2., P. O. box 895. 2320. G. U. O. OF O. F. Moots every Thursday in the month at 1712 Ourtis Street. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD. 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. DENVER PATRIARCHY, NO. 67. month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. C. A. BURTON, W. P. R. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 367. Meets the first and third Tuesdays in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. Mrs Clarence Holmes 2139 Curtis St Worthy Recorder. PAST GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL NO. 118, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets the second Friday in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. Western Star Lodge No. 128, U. B. of F., meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at 1832 Arapahoe street. H. B. BROWN, W. M. R. GRIGSBY, Sec. JOSHUA LODGE NO. 2, U. B. F. Colorado Springs. Meets every first and fourth Monday evening at 105 South Tejon street. E. V. CAMMEL, W. M. J. M'KINNIE, W. Sec. CAPTOLIA TEMPLE NO. 183, S. M. T. nesdays in each month at 1833 Arapahee Street. Members in good standing are invited to attend. ARULA COLE, W. Secy. HATTIE KING, W. P. WEBSTER TEMPLE of the S. M. T.'s meets the second and fourth Thursdays in each month at 1832 Arapahoe streets. NANNIE DEAN, W. P. LENA WALTON, Sec'y. 3214 Champa street. 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 1713 Curtis street the first and third Friday of each month. J. W. HARDY, C. C. W. A. Rice, K. of R. & S.; ABTNA CAMP NO. —, U. R. K. OF P Meets at 1713 Curtis street the second and fourth Friday nights in the month T. DOUGLAS, Captain. C. E. HYMAN, Recorder. 4 EURENA COMPANY NO. 4. Meets the first and fourth Tuesdays. R. BUTLER, Captain. HENRY BANKS, Recorder. COLUMBINE COURT NO. 278, I. O. O. C. 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. E. OWENS, R. of D. ROYAL TEMPLE NO. 28, I. B. P. O. E. of W. meets second and fourth Wednesdays in each month at 1712 Curtis street. MRS. JESSIE TAYLOR, D. R., MRS. NETTIE M. KELLY, Seey 2222 Arapahoe Street. GAINES TEMPLE, No. 4, S. M. T. Of Trinidad, meets the first and third Monday afternoons at 8 o'clock at Marble hall, 111 First street. A. B. SUTTON, W. P. M. B. WILSON, Sec. RICH LODGE NO. 88. I. B. O. B. of W. meets first and third Wednesday night in each month at 1713 Curtis street. All visiting Bly are welcome. V. B. WALKER, E. R. DOUGLAS MILLER, Sec'y. 4648 Lafayette street. TRUE REFORMERS True Reformers No. 1631 Colorado Enterprise Fountain, meet first and third Monday at 1832 Arapahoe street. C. M. Hughes Master. Mrs. M. B 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. 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. CLAUDE DAVIS, Youthful Scribe, 2930 Walnut St. QUEEN OF THE WEST NO.1. Queen of the West Temple No. 1 holds regular monthly meeting nirst and third Thursdays in each month M. E. RILEY, W. P. ELLA McKINZIE, W. Secretary. THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. A cordial invitation is extended to all persons. J. A. THOS-HAZELL, S. T. B., Pastor. Residence—E, 23rd Ave. and Washington St. or on any kind of letter, until you have received our complete Free Catalogue 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. Result of 15 years experience in tire making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS, HAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Two Hundred Thousand pairs now in actual use. Over Seventy-five Thousand pairs 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 resistant qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. 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 section. The regular price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.50 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertised plated brass hand pump and two Sampson metal puncture puncture closers to be used in case of intentional knife cuts at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe Banker, Express or Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run far finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order, order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. COASTER-BRAKES, built-up-wheels, as prices charged by dealers and repair men. Write for our b DO NOT WAIT but write us as postal today. bicycle or a pair of tires from wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to each discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.56 per pair) if you send TH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel pump and two Sampson metal puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal be used in case of intentional knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. Ask your Postmaster, Freight Agent or the Editor of this paper about us. If you order a pair of I find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased at a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a small trial be this remarkable tie offer. -BRAKES built-up-wheels, maddles, pedals, parts and repairs, and dealers and repair men. Write for our big SUNDEY catalogue. 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 we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW! VICTORIA TEMPLE, NO. 6, S. M. T. of Colorado Springs, meets the second and fourth Friday night in the month. 7:30 p. m. Eureka Literary Society every Tuesday night at 8 p. m. Raymond Clark, president. MRS. JENNIE HENDERSON. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8 p.m. W. Princess. MRS. COLLINS, Secretary. The Sewing Circle meets the first and third Thursday afternoons at 2:30. Mrs. Ella Leniza. president. The Working Men's Protective Association meets every second and fourth Thursday nights at the Odd Fellows' hall. 1834 Arapahoe street. The Stewardess' board meets the first and third Friday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. Unity Hall, president. This association guarantees to its members a benefit and protection equalled by few and excelled by none. Teachers meet every Friday at 7:00 p. m. Class meeting every Friday at 8:00 p. m. It is organized under the laws of the state of Colorado and application blanks may be had by the secretary. A cordial welcome is extended to all who enter our doors. I. T. FULBRIGHT, Pres. J. HICKMAN, Vice-Pres. C. C. SPENCER, Rec-Sec. J. N. ALLEN, Fin-Sec. J. B. PERRY, Treas. A. MILTON WARD, Pastor. Residence 119 23rd St. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. 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. 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. 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. 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, Presi dent. Scott's Methodist Episcopal Church, 803 E.26th Ave. 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 Official Board, first Monday in each month. Wednesday evening, prayer and class meeting. Thursday, Ladies' Aid Society. Sabbath school, 10 a. m.; preaching, 11:15 a. m.; bible study, 2:30 p. m. Thepublic is cordially invited to attend these meetings. Friday evenings, choir practice. Miss Lelia Rice organist. Strangers are especially welcome. JAMES N. WALLACE. B. D. D. D. ELDER T. H. BRANCH. Pastor. QUEEN OF SHEBA COURT, No. 8, Heroines of Jerico, meets the second Friday in each month, at 2:30 p. m. at 1712 Curtis street. Mrs. M. E. Mackey, A. M.; Mrs. L. B. Moore, Secretary, 2925 Glenarm Place. THE PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Corner E. 23rd Ave. & Washington St. Sunday Services (April to October). Sunday School, 9:45 o'clock, a m. Mr. Lou Hughes, Supt. Preaching 11 o'clock a m. 8 p.m. CHAPEL AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH. Y. P. S. C. E., 7 o'clock p. m. Sacred concert under the auspices of Y. P. S. C. E. the first Sunday night of the month. Mrs. Maude Kerr, Pres. Corner Twenty-third and Washington streets. Sunday and mid-week meetings, from October, 1908, to April, 1909. Communion of the Lord's Supper the first Sunday night of the quarter. Sunday Services. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Mrs. Effie Waldron, superintendent. ..Deacon and Trustee Boards meet Monday night before the first Sunday at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Elmer Anderson, Chairman. 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. The Session Board meets when necessary. Mr. W. G. Campbeli, Clerk. Allen C. B. League at 6:30 p. m. Miss Gertrude Nichols, president. Prayer meeting Wednesday night, 8 o'clock. A sacr deconcert the first Sunday evening of each month under the direction of the League at 7 p. m. Sermon omitted. The Forum (Literary Society), Thursday night, 8 o'clock. Mr. O. A. Williams, Pres. Choir Rehearsals, Wednesday and Friday nights, 7 and 8 o'clock. Mrs. Nellie Marshbanks, Chorister; Mrs. Mamie Anderson, Organist. Mid-Week Meetings. The trustees meet the first Tuesday at 8 p.m. Official board meets the second and fourth Tuesday at The Sewing Circle, Friday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Lucy Hall, Pres. L. 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. $8. Regular P $8.50 per To Introd We Will S You a Sax Pair for C DESCRIPTION with a special qua- without allowing it that their tires have an ordinary tire, the prepared fabric on or soft roads is ove- squeezed out betw tires is $5.50 per per of only $4.80 per p You do not pay a We will allow a FULL CASH WE plated brass hand puncture closers t at OUR expense We are perfectly Banker, Express o these tires, you w winer than any tire that when you w order at once, her PAGE. Furnishings Big Stock Varied Assortment Reasonable Prices Pleasing Service 2060 Larimer Street JAPANESE K. MATSUMATO TROUTMAN & SONS Carpenters and Builders General Jobbing Promptly Attended To Business Address 2131 HUMBOLDT STREET. C. W. WIGINGTON ARCHITECT Sheridan Wyoming Plans and specifications furnished for all classes of buildings Seven years experience. IT'S ALL IT WILL COST YOU I write for our big FREE BICYCLE catalogue allowing the most complete line of high-grade BICYCLES, TIRES and SUNDRIES at PRICES manufacturer or dealer in the world. BUY A BICYCLE from anyone at any price, until you have received our complete Free Cata- scribing every kind of high-grade and low-grade latest models, and learn of our remarkable LOW new offers made possible by selling from factory middlemen's profits. VAL without a cent deposit, Pay the Freight and real and make other liberal terms which no other You will learn everything and get much valu- ly writing us a postal. In every town and can offer an opportunity young men who apply at once. E-PROOF TIRES ONLY $4.80 PER FAIR 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. Lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside comes porous and which closes up small punctures hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than is being given by several layers of thin, specially sensation commonly felt when riding on asphalt. Weave" tread which prevents all air from being overcoming all sections. The regular price of these we are making a special factory price to the rider day letter is received. We ship C.C.D. on approval, and found them strictly as presented. Hereby making the price $4.56 per pair) if you send this advertisement. We will also send one nickel puncture closers on full paid orders (these metal knife cuts or heavy gashes). Tires to be returned at satisfactory on examination. I am the founder of the INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY UNION OF THE WORLD, the greatest secret Industrial Benevolent and Protective order for the toiling millions of men and women the world has ever known. Through this order I am devoting my life and energy, assisted by 53,000 members, to provide immediate work, higher wages, family protection, selfeducation, co-operative buying and selling, mutual uplift and cash benefits to all who will join with me in this "I-L-U FAMILY" and FOLLOW MY LEAD TO BETTER CONDITIONS. If you are looking for pleasant work that will pay you well and in which you can use all or only spare hours, you must write me immediately for full particulars of this remarkable offer, enclosing ten cents for a three months subscription to our official magazine, THE UNION JOURNAL, which with the letters and circular matter I will send you, will convince you that I am able to help you. Write me today. PAGE. 10 Here's the Money Maker for Colored People I WILL HELP YOU earn more money than you are now making. You know what more money would mean to you. 53,000 men and women in all parts of the country can testify to my ability to help you. I am the founder of the IN UNION OF THE WORLD, the Benevolent and Protective order for and women the world has ever kn am devoting my life and energy, as provide immediate work, higher w education, co-operative buying and cash benefits to all who will join w ILY" and FOLLOW MY LEAD T If you are looking for pleas well and in which you can use all o write me immediately for full par offer, enclosing ten cents for a thre official magazine, THE UNION letters and circular matter I will that I am able to help you. Write W. C. Critchlow 295 I-L-U Building APRIL PROGRAM OF THE PEOPLE'S SUNDAY ALLIANCE. April 24th 1. Instrumental music. Reading— "The Reliability of Negro Criminal Statistics," Attorney W. B. Townsend. Discussion. The officers wish to rejuvenate the plan of meeting on time and adjourning promptly. Members and friends are asked to lend their assistance in carrying out this desire. No. 1712 Curtis street is the meeting place, and 4 p. m. is the time. SECRETARY MOORLAND COMING. The Y. M. C. B. received a letter last Sunday stating that the national secretary of Y. M. C. A. work among the colored, Mr. J. H. Moorland would like to visit the Denver Y. M. C. B. and that the last of the month would be convenient. The executive board has taken the matter up and plans to make a monster affair of the visit. Mr. Moorland is one of the greatest workers in the field. Watch for the date. More will be said of the visit at the Y. M. C. B. Sunday at Shorter. The committee on securing a site for the building reported two favorable sites and were given another week to negotiate terms. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting Sunday at 3:30 p. m. to hear THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY the greatest secret Industrial for the toiling millions of men known. Through this order I assisted by 53,000 members, to wages, family protection, self- and selling, mutual uplift and with me in this "I-L-U FAM- TO BETTER CONDITIONS. peasant work that will pay you or only spare hours, you must particulars of this remarkable three months subscription to our JOURNAL, which with the will send you, will convince you write me today. w, Pres. I-L-U Dayton, Ohio, U. S. A. DON'T MISS IT. WHAT? Why the popular baby and musical contest to be given at Campbell A. M. E. Church, Monday night, May 2d. Five dollars in gold will be given as a prize in the musical contest. A handsome prize will be given to the popular baby. Send in the name of your baby and the name of your child that will enter the musical contest to Mrs. Mamie Yeter, 2349 Curtis street. Out-of-town children are admitted into the contest. The babies that have entered the great contest are: William Duncan Kitchen. Marjorie De Neal. Fredonia May Smith. Charles Arthur Smith. The McClain twins. Verrion Denen. Edgar Goff. Lander Guest. Baby Murchison of Fort Collins, Colo. Glady Spadtes. William Gash. Hillaria Nadine Wiley. Willard Wallace. Hazel Casey. Piano Contest. Philiminia Von Dickersohn. Lester Grant and sister, Fort Logan, Colo. Susie Hall. Philip Wells. Nola Townsend. THE COLORED AMERICAN LOAN & REALTY GO. 913 TWENTY-FIRST ST. FOR SALE. A Double House, seven rooms in each, 2 full lots, barn in rear. Will rent for $25.00 per month each. Price $4,500, $1,000 cash. FOR RENT. Seven-room brick modern, on Lafayette St. Price $25.00. A. A. WALLER, Se A. A. WALLER, Secretary and Manager Railroad Men and Waiters' Club WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW Headquarters for Porters Waiters, and Railroad Men. Phone Main 8232 --- COMMON GO FORTIFY PROGRESSIVE JOHN B. BROWN CURTIS M. HARRIS Funeral Director FRANK BURNLEY, Mgr. 2149 Curtis Street E SALE. A Double House, seven-each, 2 full lots, barn in rear. Cost for $25.00 per month each. Price $1,000 cash. E RENT. Seven-room brick mod-Lafayette St. Price $25.00. 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 Good Bargains in High Grade Clothing HOFFMAN 1828 WELTON STREET BUYS AND SELLS GOOD CLOTHING Rents Dress Suits Handles the Best Line of Ladies' and Gents' Clothing Also Exchanges Them. J. R. CONTEE, PRESIDENT, R. E. HANDY, LICENSED EM BALMER. The Douglass Undertaking Company Incorporated-Bonded to the city Phone Main 6123 1023 19th Street --- AND ROOMS PAGE 2 HOUSES AND FOR RENT—Seven room modern house, gas and coal range, at 2605 Lafayette street for $25. Apply at this office. FOR RENT—Front room in modern house. Gentleman preferred. Mrs. Fine. 2949 Glenarm Place. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room in modern house. Gentleman preferred. Phone Maine 7349. Mrs. Woodward, 2934 Glenarm Place. 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. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms at 1849 Marion street. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2121 Arapahoe street. Phone Olive 1755. Mrs. L. P. Holmes. 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—Two large front rooms, elegantly furnished in modern house. Phone purple 1796. Mrsfi Callie Howard, 2418 Champa street. BOARD AND ROOMS—In modern house, 2562 Glenarm Place. Phone 8562 Main. Mrs. Frankie Martin. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, very convenient. John Nelson, 2148 Curtis Phone Main 8034. FOR RENT — Nicely furnished rooms in modern house. Mrs. Jackson, 2431 Court Place. FOR RENT—Front room furnished, at 2475 Arapahoe street. Call mornings before 10:30 or after 6 p. m. FOR RENT — Two unfurnished rooms for housekeeping. Mrs. Branford, 1259 Champa street. FOR RENT — Two unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping at 716 Twentyninth street. Phone Olive 102. Mrs. Esther Rice. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a modern house at 2710 Arapahoe street. Mrs. R. R. Carris. FOR RENT—160 acres or break sod for rent; house and barn, near Denver. Inquire this office. FOR RENT—Two Furnished Rooma, modern house, 2350 Lafayette St. FOR RENT—A six-room modern house for $20.00. Enquire at this office. --- THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORAD The Bee Hive rooming house has been removed to 2130 Arapahoe street, but it is still for sale. It is now in a more desirable location for roomers; also cheaper rent. Three floors each with bath and toilet. Will sell for $450. Call and see Mrs. Annie Bobo, proprietress. $30 PER MONTH FOR SOMEONE. A gentleman will pay $30 per month for room and board in a quiet family. Persons having such accommodations will please address, care of The Statesman, 1026 Nineteenth street, stating accommodations. FINE BUSINESS CHANCE. 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. 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. The Elks will give their sixth annual anniversary ball and entertainment at East Turner Hall April 27. THE WILLIAMSON HAFFNER CO. ENGRAVERS OUR PRINTERS CUTS TALK DENVER, COLO. ```markdown ``` If You Want to Buy a Home SEE 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. WALTER EAST Groceries, Vegetables, FOUR SPECIALTIES FO VEGETABLES Vegetables, Fruits, Meats, SPECIALTIES FOR THE COMING TABLES 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. Also Canned Goods. We handle nothing but the best Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, etc. Also Canned Goods. DELICA In this Department everything is com mings, Chine Bones, Snoots, Pige' thing about a hog WALTE DELICATESSEN everything is complete, up-to-date and names, Snoots, Pigs' Feet, Ears, Tails, Nothing about a hog but the Squeal. 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 ONLY COMPLETE OF ACCURATE PO THE BROWN "Green Book with Red Edge —Everything A Pocket Business Directory Complete cellaneous Information OF ALL DENVER NEWSDEALERS. TH QUALITY CLO 1015 16TH OPPOSITE TA ..GOOD CLOTHES AT OF ACCURATE POCKET REFERENCE BROWNELL IN Book with Red Edge—They're Everyw —Everything in Denver— Directory Complete—Over 7,000 Firms Illegalous Information. Price 50 cents. NEWSDEALERS. P. O. BOX 969 THE CITY CLOTHES S 1015 16TH STREET OSITE TABOR GRA CLOTHES AT MODERATE 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 969, DENVER, COLO QUALITY CLOTHES SHOP 1015 16TH STREET OPPOSITE TABOR GRAND ..GOOD CLOTHES AT MODERATE PRICES.. ```markdown ``` types always reach the proper printing or with—a guide—a feature peculiar The type must go right. There's no od down, or sideways. Good looking work vents operator's blunders. The simple mechanism which sec is a mighty interesting exhibit of ing look at it? Knowledge of the Under efficiency. It will be a pleasure to h the Underwood Standard Typewriter at the proper printing point. The type-bar a feature peculiar to the Underwood night. There's no other way. It cannot Good looking work is easy and the vi nders. chanism which secures perfect work in ting exhibit of ingenuity and skill. W e edge of the Underwood will help you be a pleasure to help you to just as m endard Typewriter as you choose to acc 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. UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER COMPANY Inc. ANYWHERE. PHONE 1461 FRUITS Phone 1461 Fruits, Meats, Delicatessen FOR THE COMING WEEK. MEATS. In this Department there is nothing lacking: Beef, Mutton and Pork. Try our Roasts and Steaks. Also Canned Meats Here you can get Flour, Crackers, Meal, Salted Meats, Sugar, Coffees, Teas, Spices and anything needed for the Kitchen. Also Bakery Goods ATESSEN complete, up-to-date and fresh. Chitterers' Feet, Ears, Tails, Hocks; Every- g but the Squeal. 2300-6 Larimer Street POCKET REFERENCE OF DENVER NELL INDEX bridge—They're Everywhere." going in Denver— rate—Over 7,000 Firms—Maps and Mission. Price 50 cents. P. O. BOX 969, DENVER, COLO. THE OTHES SHOP H STREET LABOR GRAND MODERATE PRICES.. The Printing Point Badly typewritten letters convey an impression of careless business methods, but the machine is often more to blame than the operator. ing point. The type-bar operates through car to the Underwood—and patented. other way. It cannot wobble up or ork is easy and the visible writing pre cures perfect work in the Underwood genuity and skill. Why not come and Underwood will help you to secure greater help you to just as much knowledge of as you choose to acquire. Underwood WRITER COMPANY Inc. WHERE. Manager Denver Office --- THE 2300-2306 LARIMER ST. PROVISIONS Phone Main 4644 a a a eres THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. PAQE.& PENSION PAYROLL COVERS THE WORLD. United States Rewards Foreigners Who Fought In Civil War. Official figures show that the United States government in 1909 disbursed to pensioners of the civil war residing abroad $863,607.88, The largest por- tion of the amount went to Canada, $451,540.53; four pensioners In the Ba- hamas received $672.20, one in Ber- muda $180.27, four in Brazil $576, one in Haiti $180, twenty in Japan $3,430, ten in Liberia $1,700.30, 460 in Ireland $78,961.50, seventeen in China $2,908.70; four in Danish West Indles $645.30, one in the Dominican Republic $180, two in Egypt $324, six in South Africa $1,029.80. The whole number of pensioners now residing in foreign countries {s 5,047. Uncle Sam appears to have drawn upon the nations of the world, sixty- four countries furnishing men to help put down the rebellion. They did a good job, and now this country is pay- ing back the men it employed to help clean up for the advocates of state rights and human slavery. Lincoln Students to mear mr. Taft. President Taft has consented to at- tend the commencement exercises of Lincoln university, Pennsylvania, which will be held during the last week in May, and present the diplo- mas to the graduating class. The president’s consent to visit the school was secured through the influence of Congressman Butler of Pennsylvania, who js said to be very much interested fn the university. High Water Mark Enroliment. From the opening of Tuskegee (Ala) institute in September, 1900, to the Present time there have been enrolled 1,695 stodents, Of this number 565 are young women and 1,130 young men. This is the largest enrollment for a single year !n the history of the institution, The faculty bas been in- creased to 177 tenchers against 1607 last year. Madam J. M. Mason LADIES’ TAILORING axe FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKING PARLORS Connected with the London Clothes Cleaning and Pressing Co. 76-78 Broadway Denver, Colo. Phone South 659 FOADAD191G4-014-04-01-0401-01-010 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Par Tract Manse Ocatons Anyone sending a ach Secarpse? ia our Opinion whether ar win ceteris Sclewtific American. A handsomely ted weekly. Tarrest om fiiec | sone MUNN §,Coe'neeren New Lure CNVEN, UULURADY. SRB 4 SE SS eee Residence Phone io. 15. Office Phone No. 142% e e Wi: U ty stern Universi fHE LEADING !:DUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN THR WEST. A Faculty of El jhteen Thoroughly Equipped Teachers from the Leadina Institutions In America. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS. Steam Heated and Electric Lighted. DEPARTMENTS: Theological, Cla: sical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, enr bracing cou-ses In Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printin;,, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Drese maki ig, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farming. THOROUG! DISCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL SUPERVISION. l'INE MILITARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA. FOR FULL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, ACTING PRES DENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS. Gees eee ie | pe ee WM. EHMKE 1 pa Sri Acs? Ble i MANAGER fees ee EAST TURNER HALL : i Ls H meee = 2132-2148 Arapahoe St. a ap + - re e ees = SS SS Phone 2449 Denver s Ea Snes Antomoahile far i Office Phene Main 5886. Hours; 9 to 11 a m., 1 to 4 p. my 7 to 8 p. m. DR. P. EB. SPRATLIN Rooms—31-3 Good Block. Residence, 2230 Clarkson Street. Telephone York 123. Dr. DeFrantz, Dr. McCiain, 8-10 a. m. 8a. m6 p.m 24pm 78 p.m. . At other times by appointment. DR. McCLAIN Dentist. Plate, Crown and Bridge work a spec ialty. DR. DeFRANTZ Physician and Surgeon. 2802 Welton. Phone Main 7416. Physician and Surgeon. | 2802 Welton. Phone Main 7416. | CSSIDPHSSSIAMSIDOSSBUCO SS: OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 1l am. @. 3to5p. m 7 to 8 p. m. Sundays by appointment. and 9 to 10 a. m. | | DR. W. A.JONES 011 TWENTY-FIRST STREET. Office Phone Main 6564. Dr, Westbrook. Or. Harper. 10 to 11 a.m. 8 te 12m, 2 to5 p. m. 7 te 8 p.m. 1tob pm 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 12a.m,2to4p.m.,.to8pm OFFICE ANG RESIDENCE. 2111 Arapahoe Street, Denver. DBOODDODOOODODOOO HOMO Nexererexers i aa a ao to) _ GEORGE G. ROSS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLORAT. LAW. Abstracts of title, wills, deeds and all legal matters pertaining to real and personal property carefully looked after. Roem 207 Kittredge Buliding. Phone Main 6782. Resldence, $344 Tremce: Place. Aft | Gree Phone Olive 1414 THE COLORED ORPHANAGE AND OLD FOLKS’ HOME. Located it 873 Zuni street, Denver, Colo; take Lawrence stfeet ar west, and ge. off at West Eighth avenue; go due west through the Barnam shops eight | locks. This ins! itution provides a home for homeless colored children and aged women and men of the race. We also care for children whose parents are in servic 2 and cannot keep them, at a very small pittance. Any informa- tion can be had by writing a letter or postal to 873 Zuni street, or tele phoning Ma'a 732¢ PAGE. 4. Of late there has been a marked tendency to send news to us at the last moment. This is a great inconvenience to us and makes our proper handling of news difficult if not impossible. Hereafter no news will be accepted that reaches this office later than Thursday noon. Advertisements only will be received later. If you cannot get news to us in time, do not scold us, as this rule will be applied impartially. Mrs. M. H. Franklin of 2710 Arapahoe street, with Phone Main 8034, grows hair and gives scalp treatment as a specialty. Are you going? Where? Why, to Coney Island to see the wondrous sights and spend the evening with the Lady Ushers Club at Shorter Church Thursday, May 5. The Self-Improvement and Social Club will give an ice cream social and bean supper on Thursday night, April 28, at the residence of Mrs. Morris, at 2840 California street. Popular baby contest at Campbell Chapel Monday, May 2nd. All babies between the age of six months and two years are eligible to enter this contest for a handsome prize. Also a piano contest for children between the age of 10 and 15 years. The prize, a $5.00 gold piece. Send in the name of your baby, and the name of your child that will enter the musical contest to Mrs. Mamie Jeter, 2349 Curtis street. Out-of-town children are admitted in the musical contest. Edward A. Hughes, formerly of Denver, spent a few days in the city visiting his uncle, C. B. Hill, enroute from Butte, Mont., to Kansas City, Kansas, to attend the wedding of his niece, Miss Josephine Drake. Mrs. M. C. Cook of W. 10th received the news of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Dudley Walton, of Butte, Mont. Mrs. Walton is very well known in Denver, also throughout Montana. Miss Florestine Washington of Wichita will soon be in Denver with her aunt, Mrs. L. Williams of 1882 Marion Street, who is very ill. Madam Hackley, who was with us last week, comes again in the fall bringing her protege, Miss Mary Fitzhugh of St. Louis, a blind soprano. Rev. J. B. Beckham is considering taking the pastorate of the church in Fort Scott, Kansas. Mrs. Beckham is improving steadily. Many ladies of the city went to the meeting of the executive committee of the State Federation in Colorado Springs last week. Among them were Mesdames Burnett, Douglass, Goens, Froman, Webb, Cooper and Williams. The funeral of Mrs. Voles of Crip- THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. City News ```markdown ``` ple Creek occurred in this city, of which she used to be a resident, last Sunday afternoon from Shorter Church. The remains were accompanied to the city by Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, the parents, and the sister, Mrs. Emma McCullough, who resides here. Rev. Ward preached the funeral sermon and the Douglas Undertaking Company was in charge. The interment was at Riverside. Mrs. G. J. Morgan has moved from 2337 Glenarm Place to 2415 Court Place, his new home. R. B. Anderson came down from Leadville this week to be with his family a few days. The People's Church was the scene of the meeting called under authority of the People's Sunday Alliance last Thursday night for the purpose of setting before the public the status of the suits against the city theaters to secure our civil rights. Several speakers were on the program, and those present knew all about the beginning and progress of the cases after they were done. Some cash subscriptions and pledges were received. So far the colored people have won. The persons immediately connected with the cases say that it will require $200 if an appeal is taken to the Supreme Court and the case fought to its final adjudication. The Free Will Club will hold their semi-annual $1.00 rally Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. An excellent program will be rendered. Rev. Ward will conduct the sermon. Bethlehem Church, 2716 Larimer. Mr. William L. Hayden of Springfield, Mo., student of Meharra college, is here visiting his sister, Mrs. D. B. Holley, for the summer. The beautiful home of Wm. Sprague in Park Hill has been bargained for and sold. The price, we understand to be a considerable advance over its first cost. This place has been long pointed out as one of the tasteful home so fthe elegant residential section. Mr. Sprague has not made his plans for the future further than that he will build a new home. This is the second home he has sold in Park Hill, the other being taken over by the city in putting through its boulevard scheme. The funeral of Ezekiel Lindsey, who died at the county hospital Tuesday night, will occur from Shorter Church tomorrow afternoon at 2 p. m. Mr. Lindsey was an old resident of the city. He was an old soldier. He has been failing in health of late and passed away after only a short stay in the hospital. The Douglas Undertaking Company is in charge of the funeral arrangements. On March 28 there was given at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith at 2nd and York a re- --- ception complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Barber in honor of their 20th wedding anniversary. Mr. Barber was detained in the railroad service in the West, and Mr. Barber, Jr., took his place in the receiving line. The parlors, beautiful in floral decorations, were filled with friends of the hosts and guests of honor. They showered them with blessings and made their good wishes the better remembered because of the many beautiful presents brought. Mrs. Smith received in a beautiful gown of black silk, while Mrs. Barber was becomingly dressed in steel gray silk. Lafayette Riley is in the city from Alamosa. James Owens continues ill. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson formerly of this city, are now living on Curtis street in Littleton, where Mr. Johnson has a good position with the Leyner Engineering works. Mr. and Mrs. Will Adams are the happy parents of a baby boy. There will be a Fish Fry at the residence of Mrs. J. W. Mosley, 2550 Clarkson, Saturday, evening, April 30. Proceeds for the benefit of Club No. 4. Come and get your supper. Mrs. Florence Cooper has some guests visiting her from the East. Messrs. Kellar and Marshall of Chicago spent a delightful evening visiting old acquaintances on Wednesday night. They stopped at Mrs. George Ingram's, of 28th ave. The Azalia Hackley Choral Club has furnished much valuable material for a new choral club in Colorado Springs under the guidance and control of Mrs. Esther Evans-Lunn. Mrs. Harry Perkins of Colorado Springs has gone to California for a few months. IN MEMORIAM. Dedicated to the memory of my ago, April 15, 1908. Life's fitful fever dear husband, who died two years ago April 15, 1908. Life's fitful fever is over. May he rest in peace. MRS. LILLIE LEWIS. ILLUSTRATED SERMON AT CAMPBELL CHAPEL. Twenty-third and Lawrence Sts. The second series on the subject of Ben Hur. 1. Ben Hur's first visit to Simonides, five years after he was sent to the galleys. 2. The procession in the grove, outside the city ofAntloch. 3. The stadium, located in the garden of Daphne. 4. Ben Hur checks the steeds of Messala. 5. Ben Hur training the Arab steeds of the Sheik Ilderin. 6. A Roman orgie, where Messala is humbled by Malluch, a representative of Ben Hur. 7. Iris and Ben Hur in the boat on the lake. 8. The morning of the races. 9. The courts and balconies in the circus at Anteoch. 10. The chariot race. 11. The overthrow of Messala. 13. Messala carried from the stadium. 14. The wrestling scene in the palace of Iderne. 15. The tower of Antonia. 16. Tirzah, Ben Hur's sister and mother in the dungeon. 17. Ben Hur viewing Jerusalem. 18. Ben Hur discovered by his mother and sister. 19. The group of lepers. 20. Amrah giving provvisions to her mistress. 21. The scene in the potter's field. 22. The meeting of Christ, John the Baptist and Ben Hur. In order to secure a choice seat you will have to come early. This is the second series, the third will be announced by this paper later. W. C. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Miss Lucretia Burns was the guest of honor at a Shower Party at the home of Mrs. Charles Wicks last Saturday, and of another by the Newly-Weds at the invitation of Mrs. C. A. Franklin. PROF. WILL TAYLOR, SPECIALIST ON 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. Brown, the hatter, located at 718/2 Eighteenth street, makes a specialty of Stetsons, High Rollers, Panamas and Straw hats. His Cleaning, Blocking, Flanging, Lining and Retrimming makes an old hat new. A positive guarantee goes with all work. Moderate prices. Goods called for and delivered. Phone Main 3661. 8. A. Bondurant, dealer in slightly worn men's clothing. Dress suits for rent. 1077 Broadway. 'Phone Main 2433. NO NAME Clothing Store Established over a Quarter of a Century. Oldest and Most Reliable of its kind in the West. Proprietors strictly American and Irish. Ladies' and Gent's Good Clothing Stage Costumes, Evening Dresses and Parlor Gowns a Specialty. DRESS SUITS RENTED Phone Main 8252 ```markdown ``` THE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. R. M. A. C. BOYS WIN AGAIN. The R. M. A. C. baseball team journeyed to Arvada last Sunday and defeated the Arvada team to the tune of 8 to 2. Scotty Williams at shortstop is a marvel and covers all kinds of ground and made several hair-raising catches. George Anderson at third accepted every chance and proved a terror to base-runners. Duke White at first base demonstrated that he can play his position as good with one hand as most amateur players can with both hands. Slick Williams pitched a good game and was never in danger of going upwards, while Arvada used two twirlers. Capt. Goodrich was on the bench, having sustained a bad split finger in the game with Golden. A crowd of 500 witnessed the game. The team is fastly ronuding into shape and before the middle of the season will be ranked with the best semi-professional teams in Denver. NOTICE All ex-soldiers are requested to meet Thursday evening, April 28, at Mackey's barber shop, 1018 19th St, with a view of organizing an ex-soldier baseball team. If you are interested, come out and show your loyalty. There was a 10-round draw fought at Greeley Wednesday night between two Denver lightweights, Young Gans and Young Bruce. They put up a rattling good fight and pleased the audience. The Spumkins, Jr., defeated the Olympic Stars by a score of 1 to 0 Saturday. A GREAT RUNNER. At the annual indoor track meet of the Public Schools Athletic League, held in New York at the Twenty-third Regiment Armory, the 100-yard dash was easily won by J. Ravenell of the Commerce High School. Ravenell won without an effort. He also established a new record in his semi-final heat, covering the distance in 10.2.5 or a fifth of a second better than the old record. Young Ravenell will have a manager as soon as he leaves school. BELLE DAVIS And Picks are playing at the Majestic Theater, Chicago. They will close season in Philadelphia, the middle of May. VERY NEAR. Heard a whisper that some one was going to erect a swell Actors' hotel and cafe for this city. Some place for the actors to fill his face and rest his weary bones. Poor devil. DUKE WHITE Is one of the fastest first basemen in Denver. He can stop a cannon ball if it was made of paper. FATAL FINISH IN PRIZE FIGHT. As the result of a knokout blow received in a boxing bout at the Philadelphia West Side A. Club last Monday night, Young George Cole, colored, of Merchantville, N. J., died at the Presbyterian hospital Tuesday. Eight men, including Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, proprietor of the club, have been arrested and held without bail to await the action of the coroner. Young Cole's opponent, Stanley Rogers, landed a powerful right to the heart, which caused a hemorrhage. He leaves a large number of friends to mourn his death. JACK JOHNSON Will not stop in Denver, as he must hurry to the coast in order to be there in time for a settlement about the referee for his coming fight with Jeffries. Jack is a little heavy, but will be in fine trim by the middle of June. He can see nothing but the big end of the purse for himself. Confidence is a great thing and Jack has certainly got himself some more good confidence, and says the Negro will have a flag of his own when he wins this fight from Jeffries. FIDDLER & SHELTON. Those two clever colored boys who sing, play, mimic and impersonate, are taking a rest in Chicago on account of the affection of Mr. Fiddler's throat. BROWN & ENGLISH Are still making a hit with the Harrison Brother's Dixie Minstrels singing "Take Plenty of Shoes" and "Dat's a Plenty." LESTER WALTON LETTER. LESTER WALTON LETTER. Dear Sir: Mr. Pryor, I am much pleased to know that you are entering the game, as one of the message bearers of the outside world from your home town. You have a very nice interesting newsy paper to work on and you should make your mark. Of course, you must study to gain the point of being a good writer, and long study makes one more acquainted with his work if he studies on those lines. I have written the stage news for the New York Age for a long time and now I think that I am pretty well posted on all of the colored performers in the country. We are a fast growing race in the stage profession and your undertaking is a very pleasing one to the people who are in the one great profession, the stage. A great motto of mine is, Boost, don't knock. Would be pleased to hear from you any time. LESTER WALTON. Writer of the Stage. New York Age CRUEL SON EDWARDS The clever young comedian of Denver, says that he would like to hear from some good company, if to do no more than carry the big bass drum from town to town. LANGFORD CRAZY TO FIGHT. When Sam Langford steps into the ring next Wednesday at Philadelphia he expects to make short work of one Stanley Ketchel. Langford says Ketchel will wish that he had trained on beefsteak instead of poetry. Langford is noted as a finisher when it comes to fighting and as Philadelphia only allows six round bouts he will have a chance to show how great he really is when it comes to finishing in a second or two. Sam thinks he will win inside of four rounds by a knockout. NOTICE. All persons wishing to make entries in this page will please leave articles for paper at my residence, 1236 E. 28th ave., by Tuesday of each week. LEON PRYOR. The Stage and Sports. The World's Greatest MOVING PICTURE EXHIBITION AT CAMPBELL CHAPEL 23rd and Lawrence Streets Friday Night, April 29, 1910 REV. W. C. WILLIAMS This exhibition is without a doubt the best, cleanest and the highest class entertainment from a moral and educational standpoint. You cannot afford to miss this exhibition. Come laugh and grow fat. For there will be fun to let, most of the subjects will be entirely new. When it is announced that Rev. W. C. Williams will give a Moving Picture Exhibition, anyone will tell you that enough is said. So if you want a choice seat you will have to hurry on next Friday Night. We have reduced the price so that you may bring the whole family, all the children, old folks and all. The price of admission is the small sum of 10c. Everybody is coming. We are preparing for an overflow crowd. Standing room will be at premium. This is not a Stereopticon Show. It is a high-grade, latest improved, up-to-date Moving Picture Exhibition. The best make of machine in the United States, the Powell Camegraph. No flickering, not hard on the eyes, the pictures are steady and even. We guarantee to please the Saint, the Sinner, the Old, the Young, White, Colored, the Learned, the Un-learned, the Rich, the Poor, the Fat, the Lean, the Tall, the Father, Sister, Brother, Children, Grand-Parents, and all that dwell upon the earth that come to our entertainment. Do not forget the place and date, Campbell Chapel, Cor. 23rd and Lawrence Sts., Friday April 29. W. C. WILLIAMS. Exhibitor ADMISSION 10c THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. PAGE. & Record Breaking Year In Finance Detailed Reports of Financial Board of the A.M.E. Church For Fiscal Year Show Large Increase-Funds For Various Objects Wisely Distributed at Annual Meeting In Washington. By FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON. Reports submitted to the financial board of the African Methodist Episcopal church at its thirty-eighth annual meeting in Washington, Wednesday, April 20, by the financial secretary of the denomination, the Rev. Dr. John Hurst, show that $198,540.25 was raised in "dollar money" for the fiscal year ended April 1. Each of the episcopal districts showed an increase in finance and general work. Bishop C. S. Smith of the sixth episcopal district raised the largest amount $28,070,28—and the eighth district, Bishop E. W. Lampton in charge, reported the largest increase over the past fiscal year—$2,555.82. The report by districts follows: First episcopal district, Bishop Wesley J. 1 REV. DR. JOHN HURST. Gaines in charge, $12,877.66, an increase of $507.61 over last year; second, Bishop Levi J. Coppin in charge, $14,954.73, an increase of $258.33; third, Bishop William B. Derrick, $6,358.03, an increase of $258.33; fourth, Bishop C. T. Shaffer, $14,524.88, a gain of $893.26 over last year; fifth, Bishop Abram Grant, $13,270.66, $515.35 more than last year; sixth, Bishop C. S. Smith, $28,070.28, a gain of $2,550.23 over the previous year; seventh, Bishop B. F. Lee, $20,154.50, an increase of $1,914.30; eighth, Bishop E. W. Lampton, $22,929.82, which is $2,555.82 more than last year; ninth, Bishop J. S. Flipper, $15,243.47, a gain of $1,870.16; tenth, Bishop Evans Tyree, $9,846.07, an increase of $554.18; eleventh, Bishop Moses B. Salter, $14,776.40, a gain of $1,160.49; twelfth, Bishop H. B. Parkes, $22,612.25, an increase of $2,287.02; thirteenth (West Africa), Bishop W. H. Eeard, $281, an increase of $81, and, fourteenth (South Africa), Bishop J. Albert Johnson, $2,540.50, a The total amount raised was $198, 540.25, an increase of more than $16, 000 over last year. Of this money 8 per cent, $17,883.22, went for educational purposes; 10 per cent, $19,854.03, was given over to the A. M. E. church extension board; 36 per cent, $71, 474.49, was retained by the annual conferences for salaries of superannuated ministers, widows of ministers, orphans, etc., and the remaining 46 per cent, $91,328.51, retained in the general treasury for the payment of the salaries of bishops and general officers and for other connectional expenses. After Dr. Hurst had finished reading a detailed report, conference by conference, his accounts were audited by the financial board. Bishop Abram Grant of Kansas City, Kan., who is serving his second term of four years as chairman of the board, presided. The bishop is one of the most forceful men in the A. M. E. church and is a member of the board of trustees of the Jeanes rural school fund, of which President Taft is chairman. Noted Writer Disagrees Wlth View of Secretary of War Dickinson. "Bruce Grit" says: "The solution of the race problem is giving no end of brain fog to some gentlemen in this country who somehow or other have come to believe that the Golden Rule is to play no part in its solution. Secretary of War Dickinson believes that one way to solve the race problem is to eliminate the Negro from politics. Of course Secretary Dickinson would not entertain this view of it if he were a black instead of, as he is, a southern white man. It is fortunate for the black race that Secretary Dickinson is not the final arbiter to decide how the vexed and complex question will be solved. "A mightier than Secretary Dickinson hath said, 'Behold at that time I will undo all that afflict thee, and I will save her that halteth and gather her that was driven out, and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame,' and again, 'From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughters of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.' "The United States government can no more exist with half the people possessing the right of franchise and the other half denied it than it could with half the people free and the other half slaves, and it is not within the province of the half who possess the franchise to deny to the other half the enjoyment of the blessings of freedom and citizenship. "If this can be morally and legally accomplished, then the Golden Rule is sounding brass and tinkling cymbals. The solution of this problem is to be reached only in accordance with the just and equitable principle embodied in that immortal utterance. 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All through the south the Republican party would have been more successful had it not been for the Negro voter. This has been a handicap that the party could not overcome. There is a movement on now in North Carolina to improve the politics of that section. We are organizing a colored Chautauqua and training school for Negro teachers and preachers. The Negro teacher and preacher has a great influence in politics of the south. He, more than any other person, is responsible for the way the Negro votes. Sometimes this influence is bad. As a Democrat it would be unwise, perhaps, for me to say that the Republican party of the south would be a great deal better off if the Negro were eliminated from politics, but that is the fact nevertheless. "I do not believe North Carolina will ever elect a Republican governor or will give a Republican majority in a national election. President Taft is popular in the south, but he could not carry the state. North Carolina would prefer to have a Democrat in the White House, but if we have to have a Republican I think we should prefer Taft to any other man in the Republican party. "The Democrats will gain some members of the house of representatives in the next election," added General Carr. "Representative Morehead was elected from my district, which ordinarily is Democratic by 6,000 or more. It was just a mishap that Morehead was elected, and I do not believe the Republicans can win next time. I don't mean to say anything against Morehead, who is one of the best men we have in the south, but it was an accident that enabled him to win." RADICAL CHANGE IN BASEBALL SCHEDULE. Royal Giants Lose Captain Johnson. Cuban Giants Will Open Season In New York May 1. We are reliably informed that a radical change has taken place in the schedule for this season among baseball clubs and players. Jack Johnson, who as captain of the Royal Giants led them to victory for two successive seasons, has booked with the Leland Giants at Chicago. Satterfield, second baseman; Bragg, third baseman; Clarence Williams, catcher; Robinson, first baseman; Mike Brown, outfielder, and Reese, pitcher, have been signed by Manager Bright of the Cuban Giants. Lloyd, who has been the heavy hitting shortstop of the Philadelphia Giants for some years, will cast his fortunes with Rube Foster's Chicago outfit. Owner Walter Schlichter of the Philadelphia Giants has captured from "Pop" Watkins the two fast Addison boys and has signed the best general in colored baseball as manager in the person of Sol White. Manager J. W. Connors, not to be outdone, has secured the services of THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. several rast youngsters and will retain in his lineup such stars as Bradley, Monroe, Buckner, Earl, James, Thomas, Bowman, Mongin, Shipp and Dunbar. The Cuban Giants, the pioneer of the colored teams, will open their season in New York on May 1 with the McNulty Brothers' club as their opponents. The Cuban Giants will play for the most of the season at Buffalo, where they have new grounds. There is considerable competition for the services of Dan McClellan, undoubtedly the best pitcher in colored baseball, and the indications are that he will remain with the Philadelphia Giants. Francis, the crack third baseman; Petway, catcher, and Ray Wilson, first baseman, will also be with the Quaker team. Annual Meeting of the Board In Washington April 20. The eighteenth annual meeting of the board of church extension of the African Methodist Episcopal church will be held in Washington Wednesday, April 20. This board is without doubt the most important agency of its kind for the financial betterment of the denomination and has during its existence lent thousands to churches needing help. According to its last annual report, the board has assets amounting to $319,661.85, $119,700 of which is in real estate. For the past ten years the Rev. Dr. B. F. Watson has been secretary of the board. Dr. Watson is one of the best equipped of the many veterar M. REV. DR. B. F. WATSON. workers in the A. M. E. church and has fostered prominent churches in various sections of the country. Bishop W. B. Derrick of Flushing, N. Y., is president of the board. The other members are: First episcopal district, Rev. R. C. Ransom, New York city; second, Rev. R. H. W. Leek, Raleigh, N. C.; third, Rev. D. S. Bentley, Pittsburg; fourth, Rev. D. P. Roberts, Chicago; fifth, Rev. J. C. Owens, Denver; sixth, Rev. M. Smith, Savannah, Ga.; seventh, Rev. Bruce Williams, Charleston, S. C.; eighth, Rev. S. B. Felder, Greenville, Miss.; ninth, Rev. J. I. Lowe, Pine Bluff, Ark.; tenth, Rev. T. T. Washington, Houston, Tex.; eleventh, Rev. R. B. Brooks, Jacksonville, Fla., and twelfth, Rev. E. W. 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Many changes are occurring in requiring new arrangement of our mail reach you on Saturday, notify us at or be corrected by notification. No papering the subscriber. The Republican Party Are Herein Told Have Ch 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. The Republican Party and the President Are Herein Told of a Hope We Have Cherished At the risk of being misunderstood, The Statesman is herein setting forth a condition which it believe needs the immediate thoughtful attention of the leaders of the republican party. It is no secret that democracy through local favors has won a part of our vote, and has persuaded a part of it into political independence. Neither is it a secret that colored voters have had no effective aid from the republican national organization in their fight against disfranchisement. But we are not calling attention to this, to further demoralize party work among our people, by reciting the reasons that have contributed to our lessened loyalty to the republican party. Certainly it has not been party measures such as the tariff, the trusts, finance or any other principle which the party is advocating, that has driven us away, nor has democracy offered legislation so much to our advantage that our interests have caused us to change. We admit it ought not to be that colored voters take a political position without due consideration of the party platform, but we believe it to be a fact that the great majority of them are republicans first, and afterward find their reasons for it. When democrats disfranchised us, when lily white republicans from southern states read us out of the party, we still trusted that the leaders knew our unfaltering allegiance and believed that the party did not act because it could not. But alas! for our trust! President Taft has said that his appointees to office would be men who would be acceptable to the communities in which they live. Democrats disfranchised us and now a republican acquiesces by expressing his willingness to abide by the results of their act. What else can he mean by his declaration? No Negro can be elected an office holder in the South and scarcely in the North. Labor unions say we shall not work. Boards of education say we shall not teach! Politicians say we shall not run for elective office. Judges say we shall not sit on juries! Christian assemblies say we shall not worship God with them! All these years we have borne these handicaps and --- PAGE. 8. IHE STATESMAN. DENVER. COLORADO. OMS. months .....$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- y and the President of a Hope We erished hoped that some day, somehow, the republican party would work out our full enfranchisement the same as it gave us liberty. But now a republican president says that our hope is vain. We recite these facts in order to set forth clearly the awful awakening which President Taft has given us, and to give the ground for our belief that a crisis is at hand in the relationship of the colored voter and the republican party. If the president's meaning has been rightly understood, and he does not recede from it, and he is upheld by the party as a whole, then the Negro must change his methods and first believe in the principles of the republican party before declaring his allegiance to it. He must be willing to take no part in party councils, he must accept platforms which are not at all of his making and still vote the ticket. It is nonsense to talk of our right to participate in party primaries so long as it is an unwritten law of the American people that color shall be a bar to merit. Our very birth is an insurmountable bar to our success, until such a time as brains and character, not color and hair, shall decide a man's position in this country. It was our hope that the republican party would contribute to this millenium. It is still our hope, for it cannot be that President Taft meant such a monstrous injustice. The republican party will not sit idly by and see our vote still further alienated through its indifference. We dare express the belief that some amends will be made to show to the colored voters of Colorado, for instance, that the national organization is desirous of representing all elements of the party; and that work for the party, not color shall be the measure of reward. Greatly known to the profession, is row stage manager for the Cole & Johnson Red Moon Co. As a manager Mr. Mills is one of the best. SIMPSON & FISHER Are making good with their clever bit of comedy, "Nuff Sed," all through the southern states. --- TERMS. A Word About Methods (The Editor will undertake each week to state in simple language the facts about some point involved in the water question) The following article appearing in a contemporary sets forth the method of fixing franchise rates so aptly that we quote it. Violent objection is made to the proposed franchise of the water company on the ground that the franchise was drawn up without the taxpayers of Denver being consulted. This claim is utterly untrue. The proposed franchise was drawn up after an extended consultation with representatives of Denver taxpayers which lasted over several months and went into the water question thoroughly. It was not until the board of appraisers announced that they had fixed a value on the plant of the Denver Union Water Company of $14,400,000 that any complaint was made. Then it was urged that the taxpayers had been inadequately represented. This was considerable of a reflection upon Gov. Thomas and Mr. Fellows but there seems to have been no help for it. Somebody had to be the scapegoat. Readers of this will remember that in December, 1907, the city of Denver selected two experts on water plants, namely, M. L. Holman and F. B. Stearns, to confer with two other engineers chosen by the water company. The two representatives of the city and the two selected by the water company picked the fifth man of the board of appraisers. The city then secured the services of former Gov. C. S. Thomas and the firm of engineers of which A. L. Fellows is a member. The experts selected by the city were paid, by the taxpayers of Denver, $10,000 each and expenses. Gov. Thomas was paid about $20,000 and the firm with which Mr. Fellows worked almost as much. All told $100,000 was expended by the taxpayers and the work of consultation occupied more than 14 months. The books of the water company were thrown open and these men went the accounts thoroughly from the time the first company was formed in Denver, almost 40 years ago, up to the date the investigation was finished. The committee of experts visited the property of the Denver water company, measured its mains, looked over its six pumping plants, saw the filtration plants and explored the priorities of the water rights held by the present company. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Fellows attended the meetings of the board of appraisers and were heard upon all the matters that came before it which they saw fit to discuss. It was a most thorough and complete hearing and investigation of the water question. These men arranged a schedule of rates. They examined the Denver situation and the work of compiling a schedule was handed over to one of the engineers employed by the city, M. L. Holman. He prepared the schedule and submitted it for examination to his colleagues and Gov. Thomas and Mr. Fellows. The schedule was adopted as equitable under present conditions in Denver and the water company at once adopted it. It went into effect May 1, 1909, about 11 months ago and is still in force. The fact that these rates have been in effect less than a year is responsible for the fact that no additional reduction is made in the request for the new franchise. The 14 months during which this board was employed by the city of Denver was passed in considering the water question in all its phases. Gov. Thomas and Mr. Fellows attended the hearings both in this city and New York and were supposed to represent the taxpayers. The arguments before the board of appraisers concerning the value of the plant and the schedule to be adopted and other matters in controversy, were in extensive detail. It was believed at that time that the city was well represented. Nobody asked to have additional representation added to that made by Gov. Thomas and Mr. Fellows or to have other experts on law and engineering employed. It was not until the board of appraisers announced that they had fixed a value on the plant of the Denver Union Water Company of $14,400,000 that any complaint was made. Then it was urged that the taxpayers had been inadequately represented. This was considerable of a reflection upon Gov. Thomas and Mr. Fellows but there seems to have been no help for it. Somebody had to be the scapegoat. The provisions of the present franchise grew out of the 14 months' consultation between the water company and the representatives of the taxpayers of Denver. The very schedule adopted by the appraisers—and drawn up by the experts chosen by the city of Denver, was adopted and made a part of the franchise. Persons who were opposed to the water company and wanted the franchise turned down had to turn down Gov. Thomas and Mr. Fellows with it. They were there, paid by the city, when the schedule was adopted, so they were held to have consented to it. If it was good then it must be equally good now. If it was not good then why did not Gov. Thomas and Mr. Fellows speak up? The question for taxpayers to consider is this: If $100,000 is not enough to pay for consultation on what should be a proper schedule of water rates for Denver and what should go in the franchise how much should be spent? Also if Gov. C. S. Thomas and Mr. A. L. Fellows are not competent to represent them, when paid princely fees, who is? There is not an important provision in the proposed franchise that was not discussed at the various meetings of this board of appraisers at which Gov. Thomas and Mr. Fellows attended. If they had views opposed to the proposed franchise why did they not give them? They were paid to do that very thing. The water company certainly consulted the people of Denver in reference to the proposed franchise. The people, as represented by Gov. Thomas and Mr. Fellows, and the two appraisers, Messrs. Holman and Stearns, did their work thoroughly as they could. The most important part of the proposed franchise, the rate schedule, was taken bodily into the franchise from the hands of these gentlemen. If this was not consulting the people of Denver, then nothing short of framing the franchise at a mass meeting held at the principal four corners of the city would go beyond it. Gov. Thomas and Mr. Fellows may not have done their work as well as they should. They are both out now fighting the franchise tooth and nail and must certainly have done something at the various hearings of the board of appraisers to represent the people and earn their pay. Two such energetic gentlemen as these, backed by experts such as Mr. Holman and Stearns are, must have represented the people of Denver fairly well. If they didn't it certainly is not a fault for which the water company should be blamed. The water company did not select either of them. First-class Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring by Beatrice Lewis of 1219. W. 8th avenue. Take Lawrence car west. DENVER ITEMS For Rent advertisements appear on page two except such as come to us too late for such positioning. These appear at a cost of 50c per month, or 5c per line if run by the week. FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnished rooms in a modern house at 2415 Court Place. Mrs. G. J. Morgan. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a modern house. Mrs. May Miller, 2530 Franklin Street. Phone Blue 2406. of the committee on Sabbath Observation and Public Morals was also entrusted to him. Elder W. G. Campbell was elected alternate commissioner to represent the Presbytery of Denver at the next General Assembly which convenes at Atlantic City, May 19. The utmost pains are being taken to make the concert and conundrum supper next Friday night under the auspices of the Thimble Club a great success. All persons who desire to FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern house at 2138 Stout street. Mrs. E. Harris. FURNISHED ROOM—2646 California, modern house. Mrs. Lyles. Miss Eva Carter has opened her dressmaking parlors at 2111 Arapahoe street. Phone Maine 8625. She will be glad to see old and new customers. One or two of the colored census enumerators have had quite an experience with some of the prejudiced white persons who refuse the data because they are colored. But in every instance Uncle Sam has opened their mouths and the data was given afterwards. NOTICE. I have some important papers pertaining to unfinished business of the late Attorney Joseph H. Stuart and his clients. Those interested please call and see me at Room 209, Kittredge bldg. W. B. TOWNSEND. CAMPBELL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. Williams preached a very beautiful sermon Sunday morning from Matthew 25:28. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 o'clock; prayer meeting at 7; evening services at 8. Mrs. Mame Jeter entertained the sewing circle at her home. 2349 Curtis. Mr. Frank Hightower was married Saturday to Miss Eva Franklin at the residence of her father at Fort Logan. Rev. Williams, officiated. PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES. Sunday Topics. 11 a. m., "Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis." 8 p. m., "Spiritual Visions Discerned by the Spiritually-minded." 7 p. m., Y. P. S. C. E., "Christ Winning the World." John 12:30-32. The Presbytery of Denver was very much elated over the past year's work of the People's Church. Many changes were made on the permanent committees of Presbytery. Among others the pastor was appointed chairman of the committee on Freedmen, a position heretofore held by a white Presbyter, even though a colored Presbyterian minister was a member of the Presbytery. The chairmanship --- THE STATESMAN, DENVER, COLORADO. of the committee on Sabbath Observance and Public Morals was also entrusted to him. Elder W. G. Campbell was elected alternate commissioner to represent the Presbytery of Denver at the next General Assembly which convenes at Atlantic City, May 19. The utmost pains are being taken to make the concert and conundrum supper next Friday night under the auspices of the Thimble Club a great success. All persons who desire to spend a nice social hour are asked to attend. Sunday, May 1st, will be a "High Day" at the People's Church. At the 11 o'clock service Dr. Beckman, who is now occupying the pulpit of Zion Baptist in the absence of Rev. Over will speak for us. At 3 o'clock p. m., the pastor, Rev. J. A. Thos-Hazell, will preach the annual sermon to Hiram Commandery No. 20. A sacred concert under the department of the Y. P. S. C. E. will be rendered in lieu of the night service. Everybody is asked to take notice and govern himself accordingly. MRS. SMITH ENTERTAINS. Undoubtedly the jolliest party of the year was the birthday surprise given by Mrs. Lulu Smith, assisted by Mrs. Thrower, Ray Clark and A. Wayman Ward complimentary to Willis Barber. The honored guest was handled in no gentle manner by the young men, but his wounds were healed by the sweet kisses of the ladies. The guests hated to leave after the dainty three-course luncheon but were forced to do so in order to catch the last car. Out of town guests were Messrs. Hayden and Taylor of Meharry. Miss Kennard of Texas. The oratorio "Under the Palms" to be given on May 12 is the first that the younger set has attempted. You will be well repaid for coming. SHORTER CHAPEL. Sunday will be "Tuberculosis day" at Shorter. The pastor will preach at 11 a. m., and at night a special program will be given with Dr. J. Archie Harper presiding. Drs. Spratlin, Justina Ford and Westbrooks will speak upon the subject of the day. Miss Ida Cox and Mr. L. B. Banks will sing solos. Special music by the choir. All persons are invited to be present and take advantage of the opportunity to learn something of this most threatening disease. Program at 8 p. m. The Sunday school children will be given "brick buyers" at the Sunday school at 10 a. m., with which they will enter the $2,500 rally for May 15. Registration on the financial clock will begin Sunday evening. Let the captains and lieutenants be prepared. The electric wiring is now completed and the lights will be turned on in full force Sunday night. A big light will be placed at the entrances, both front and rear. 6th ANNIVERSARY BALL GIVEN BY EAST TURNER HALL Entertainments given by the Elks should impress you immediately as an opportunity of pleasure. EAST TUR Wednesday E GRAND MARCH AT Dancing from 8.30 p.m. to 2 a.m. MUSlC by the Great Western Orchestra SCOTT'S CHAPEL NOTES. Mrs. Frances E. Williams, Epworth League treasurer, has gone to Golden, Colo. Mrs. Williams will remain for the summer. Miss Annie M. Cox began practice on the drama which will be given some time in May. The pastor and wife entertained the Ladies' Aid Society at an elaborate banquet last Thursday evening. The new officers for the next six months were elected. The following ladies were elected: President, Mrs. Dora E. Wallace; Vice-president, Mrs. Anna McPherson; Secretary, Mrs. Mrs. E. Evans; Treasurer, Mrs. Ada Castry. The ladies are preparing a summer fair to be given in July. Prizes will be awarded the contestant selling the largest amount of tickets. The Woman's Home Missionary Society will meet every third Thursday in each month. The election of officers will take place in the near future. The Society served at one of the mid-week services and realized a neat sum. Mrs. Anna McPherson is the president. Dr. J. H. Merritt preached an excellent sermon last Sunday evening. The Doctor did not come to preach, but the pastor insisted that he preach and the congregation did not regret it. Miss Erma Anthony is out again to the delight of her many friends. Thursday night of last week the Utopian Club held one of their invitation dances at Dania Hall and with such a degree of satisfaction to their guests that it has been called the best ever. The crowd was large and the music perfect. Nothing more need be said of it than this. Miss Josephine Allen was sponsor for a linen shower tendered Miss Lucretia Burns Thursday night of last week. 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