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Twenty-Second Year FARMERS LISTEN TO GOOD ADVICE Utfica(Miss.)Institute Entertains Seventh Annual Conference. HOLTZCLAW'S ABLE ADDRESS Thrilling Personal Experiences of Men Who Get Their Living Out of the Soil Were Features of the Meeting. Shiftlessness, Idleness and Debt Slavery Condemned. Utica, Miss.—A strong, common sense address to farmers by William H. Holtzclaw, principal and founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial institute; remarkable stories by individual farmers, who told of their efforts to purchase land and educate their children, and a sane, conservative public address by the farmers and visitors assembled were the principal features of the seventh annual farmers' conference, recently held at the institute. In his address to the farmers, which began the exercises, Professor Holtzclaw explained the object of the conferences to be an honest effort on the part of the institution to be of service to the people of the community and gave some pointed advice to the people. Shiftlessness, idleness and being always in debt were strongly condemned by the prominent educator, and, on the other hand, he told his hearers that if they wanted to enjoy prosperity they must work for it. "The price of success is industry, thrift, economy and morality," he said. "With these you must mix a good degree of foresight. For nearly fifty years you have been renting land, and you have worked it until you have literally worked it to death. Yet there are some present today who are not worth one cent more than they were forty-eight years ago. We get into the habit of believing that the world is against us; that the white man is making an effort to keep us down. I have never found one white man whose opinion was worth any DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, JAN. 28, 1911 thing in the community that was opposed to Negroes being respectable and progressive citizens. On the other hand, I know them by thousands who have helped Negroes to buy homes and attain respectable places as citizens. The personal experiences of many of the unlettered colored farmers who have been inspired by the institution in its efforts to relieve their condition formed by far the most interesting portion of the conference program. Several hours were taken up in hearing these impromptu speeches, and among the farmers who gave interesting testimony were Pleasant McCadney, Isaiah Marshall, Daniel Lee, Daniel Griffin, Henry Samples and many other farmers who have struggled hard until they are now in comfortable circumstances. Significant resolutions prepared by a committee composed of Professor T. J. Johnson, F. G. Smith, Mae Dixon, C. S. Kelley and M. B. Anderson were read and adopted unanimously. The resolutions were vigorous and forceful and expressed the real sentiment of the progressive colored man. The Negro was commended in all efforts to be law abiding, to acquire property, to raise the moral status, and industrial education was held up to be of the greatest possible benefit to the masses. A frank statement of the condition of the rural public schools and the lack of law enforcement was one of the noteworthy features of the address, which read in part: "It cannot be expected that Negroes remain on the farm from year to year, receiving scant wages only once a year, with no educational opportunities, because their teachers are poorly paid. This can be changed to a very great extent. The Negroes of the state of Mississippi make up 58 per cent of the population, yet they receive only 24 per cent of the money for education. We do not even suggest that the white children should receive less than they already receive for education, but the best interests of the state demand that the Negro shall have more." A large number of prominent men from various sections of the state attended the conference. The opening of the Bon Ton pool and billiard parlor took place yesterday at 1918 Arapahoe Street. The proprietors expect to make of this a social resort devoid of all objectionable features, and supplying cigars and tobacco and fountain drinks. For this last they have installed a soda fountain of neat design and will handle the best of goods in a competent manner. The decorations of the parlor are neat and attractive. COLORED BAND INSTRUCTOR Wade H. Hammond of the Ninth Cavalry Has Made Good and Is Now Promised a Trip to Europe The presence of the 9th Cavalry in Ft. Russell, Wyo., the military post adjoining Cheyenne, has made the activities of the colored people there of more interest than ever before in history. The editor of the Statesman spent the early part of the week visiting the city and the Post and feels that it is a mild expression indeed to say that the citizens of Cheyenne and the troopers of the 9th are giving the world a wonderful example of the possibilities of our race. In future issues from time to time features out of the ordinary, which we observed will be commented upon. Just at this time, we wish to point out one signal instance of the possibilities for advancement which has been seized upon. Up until very recently the instructors for the various army bands, colored as well as white, have been white. A decision was reached last year, however, to attempt to use colored instructors for the colored regimental bands. As a result of this decision, Wade H. Hammond, a former instructor of a volunteer Alabama regiment enlisted during the Spanish-American war, and later instructor of the band at Western University, Quindaro, Kansas, was appointed to be chief musician of the 9th Cavalry band. Previous to that time the reputation of the band was poor. But Mr. Hammond happens to be a man who is not deterred by difficulties, and he approached his task with the determination to do his best. Foreign service had depleted the ranks and that with other reasons had lowered the standard of such performers as remained. The double task of drilling the men in their music and encouraging enlistment for the band was undertaken and carried out. So that now the 9th Cavalry band is generally recognized as the best in Fort Russell where there are two other regimental bands, and an organization that is a worthy contender for premier honors with any of the regimental bands in the United States service. Best of all, Mr. Hammond has been able to imbue his men with the ambition to aspire and the zeal to persevere. The class of music now rendered ranges from the lighter productions to the more difficult classics. For their proper rendition the band at its own FIVE CENTS A COPY expense has supplemented the instruments usually furnished the bands by the government. As a result of this thorough preparation, its services have been in greater demand than that of the other regimental bands stationed at Fort Russell, and it has found frequent employment though it is not allowed to compete against civilian musical organizations. So much the Statesman representative discovered from general report, but to make certain the high standing of the organization, and the excellent record of Chief Musician Hammond, he called upon the commissioned officer in charge of the band, who is Captain C. E. Stodter, adjutant of the regiment. He said that upon returning from the Philippines instead of 28 men, its proper strength, it contained only 15 men. It is now recruited to full strength and improving steadily. For the past three months, the time Captain Stodter has had them under command, he said the improvement was most marvelous. Merchants in Cheyenne, Frontier Day managers, and others who wish the best obtainable music, are employing them. In August alone they had three such engagements. It is from the proceeds of M. A. S. WADE H. HAMMOND these engagements that $300 worth of extra instruments have been purchased. These instruments are of special use in the orchestra. This latter organization, which is made up of the band men, numbers 20. While not required by government regulation, it has been a valuable means of further- Contined on Page 8 would be untrue to our country, untrue to ourselves and to our God if we did not in every way in our power resist the wrongs done the colored man and the darker races generally in this country and contend with might and main that the colored American and all other op- pressed people in this country be given the same opportunities, rights and priv- ileges accorded any other element of the nation’s inhabitants. I am yours for equal rights and oppor: tunities for all American citizens, J. MILTON WALDRON. Washington, January, 1911. AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE STRENGTHENS FACULTY. Professor William H. Clarke Appointed Dean of Academic Department. Huntsville, Ala—In securing the services of Professor William H. Clarke, a well known educator and a man of much force and character, as dean of the academic department the management of the Agricultural and Mechanical college located here has won quite a prize and thereby has in- creased its literary efficiency a hun dredfold. Mr. Clarke is a graduate from both the classical and theological depart ments of Lincoln university, Pennsyl. vania, and has done considerable post graduate work in mathematics and the sciences in the University of New York He gave up the ministry for the teaching profession and for several) years has been identified with many of the better schools for the training of colored youth. In all of them his work has been of a very high charac ter. Besides his work at Normal, his Most notable engagement was at the Kentucky Normal and Industrial in stitute, Frankfort, where he held for some time the chair of natural science Incidentally it might be mentioned that Dean Clarke is a specialist in the natural sciences—chemistry and phys y Ee ee Vi; : a \ a, a Ree ee i ee ie Peer Ay ae oe ' See j ) : ete, j is y f ee Sl ge i ae Ve} Gee ye 4 UG ae 1G a ee gn ; | + kee p/) a ‘ PROFESSOK WILLIAM H. CLARKE. ics—and is 1 man of broad training and rare ability. He likewise is a spe- clalist in mathematics. Two years after accepting the natu ral science post Professor Clarke was invited to the responsible position of dean of the institution, which post- tion he held for four years, resigning cver the protest of the school authori- ties at Frankfort to accept the similar position at the Agricultural and Me chanical college at Normal. In this connection it might be stated that Mr. Clarke had repeatedly beer offered very flattering positions at THE STATESMAN—10 Normal during the life and presidency of the late President William H. Coun cill, and also from the College of Li- beria at Monrovixn and from the Tus: kegee institute. President Walter S. Buchanan, who has succeeded the late President Councill at Normal, has not only found in Mr. Clarke 1 man of fine education and training, but indis- pensable in the work of making the Agricultural and Mechanical school at Normal the greatest educational train- ing school for the race in the south. Mr. Clarke numbers among his ac. complishments the ability to speak with ease and grace. Masons to Have New Paper. The Recorder is the name of a new paper soon to appear in Washington in the interest of the Masonic fra- ternity. Its home office will be in Ma- sonic headquarters, 1633 Eleventh street, southwest. W. H. J. Malvin is to be editor, and J. P. Turner and W. T. Menard will be regular contributors to its columns. BAPTIST FOREIGN WORK. How It Has Prospered In Africa and the West Indies. Lrmeteas Deel rae. auen ate 5 The growth of religious work in for- eign fields as conducted by the colored Baptists of the United States is some- thing wonderful when we consider the educational advantages they have had on the subject of worldwide missions. Fourteen years ago they had one missionary station and one raission- ary, with fewer than 200 members. Now they have over 100 missionaries, American and native, with valuable school and church property in West, South and British Central Africa, in the West Indies and in South America amounting to more than $40.00. Secretary L. G. Jordan, 726 West Walnut street, Louisville, Ky., on Jan. 10 received a cablegram from Rey. D. E. Murff in faroff South Africa tell- ing of his desire to come home for the benefit of his health. He also needs financial aid. Secretary Jordan has sent ont urgent appeals to all the colored Baptist churches asking contributions for the relief of Rev. Mr. Murff and the other missionaries on Sunday, Jan. 29. Dr. Morris, president of the National Bap- tist convention, has also written an urgent letter that the appeal of Secre- tary Jordan be heeded by the entire denomination throughout the country. Comer on Relation Between the Races. In his recent message to the state legislature Governor Braxton B. Com- er of Alabama has the following to say concerning Afro-Americans: “Between the Negro and the whites there have been less friction, fewer murders, fewer assaults, fewer lynch- ings, than ever before, and the Negro has made advancement. This is due to two causes—prohibition and tem- perance laws and to the advance in the price of cotton. There is no ques- tion but that liquor is bad for the In- dian and for the Negro, and 1 myself believe that there is no exception— that it is bad for all.” Industry of Houston Afro-Americans. Afro-Americans in Houston, Tex.. are to be commended for the efforts which they are making to establish and maintain « well stocked library. In order to consummate the plans and secure the necessary funds to carry on the work the pastors of the various churches have been requested by the Ubrary committee to have their con- gregations make a special contribution to_the fund on Sunday, Jan. 29, HEADQUARTERS FOR BUILDING “LABORERS PINN & WALTON 1221 19th STREET. PHONE MAIN 5038 2346 LARIMER ST. PHONE CHAMPA 1259 DENVER, COLORADO THOMAS CLINGMAN BILLIARDS AND POOL 2634-36 Welton St. Denver, Colo. CLARENCE W. WIGINGTON ARCHITECT 12 UNION BLOCK © OMAHA, NEBR. 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WE BUY AND SELL Ladies’ and Gents’ Good Clothing Stege Costumes, Evening Dresses and Parlor Gowns a Specialty DRESS SUITS RENTED Phone Main 8252 YOUR PRINTING YOUR PRINTING Cards, Tickets, Envelopes, Letter Heads, Booklets of all kinds, Posters, Placards, Calling Cards, Programs, Lodge and Church Printing, and in fact everything in the line of..... INTING AND ENGRAVI PRINTING AND ENGRAVING FROM ADVERTISING MATTER TO WEDDING INVITATIONS Will be satisfactorily done by .A. FRANKLI C. A. FRANKLIN 1026 Nineteenth Street Phone Main 7905 --- PRINTING C. A. Prompt Service --- THE STATESMAN—11 NGRAVING NKLIN Reasonable Prices --- SPORTS AND THE THE STAGE By LEON PRYOR KID BRUCE MATCHED FOR A BOUT. Kansas City.—Young Kid Bruce, Denver's fast and clever Negro lightweight boxer is in Kansas City with the sporting editor of the Denver News. Bruce has been matched with one of the local boxers of that city the first of the month. They will then leave K. C. for the East, where they hope to get the money. Will Bruce is a whirlwind and with good managing, I don't see why he shouldn't some day be a world beater. CAKE WALKING FOR DENVER. Prof. Ward Lempie, late of New York, stopped off in Denver this week on his way to Salt Lake, but said that he would return in ten or fifteen days as he is contemplating a big Cake Walk Ball, which he says is very popular in New York and would be a treat to Denver. BIG BILLIARD AND POOL TOURNAMENT AT R. M. A. A. Friday night at 8:30 p. m. two of the best Negro pool players in the West will clash for the western championship. Mr. Mac Smart of Omaha, who is now managing the pool parlor at the club, and Arthur Dutch of Chicago will make a very interesting match. There will also be a side bet of $50. Everybody invited. Come early and get a seat. Paul Caldwell, referee Roy Brown and Scotty Williams, two boys of Denver, who are fast making everybody sit up and take notice, as they are turning out to be the best colored boxers Denver has produced in many a day. NEGRO BASEBALL CLUBS. Baseball and then some more baseball is what the Negroes throughout the whole country are crying for. This season bids fair to be one of the greatest seasons ever known in the history of the Negra baseballist. Most every city of any size in the United States has a good ball team, and maybe if Denver wakes up they might have a team of some kind. There are a number of good ball players right here in Denver and I don't see why they can't get together and play ball like the other cities are doing. MR. SAMMY STEWART. One of the foremost Negro pianists of the world is that of Sammy Stewart. He is also composer. He produced one of his compositions last week at the Dunbar theater, Columbus, Ohio. The piece was "The Heart of Happy Hollow,' and the critics of that city gave him a creditable sendoff. THE TWO MORRISONS Billy and Hellen Morrison, after a hard struggle, were booked for twenty weeks on the Orpheum circuit at a salary of $25 per week. They will play Denver during their engagement. My Friend from Dixie, a new musical comedy company, opened their first engagement last week at Atlantic City. The company consists of forty people and all first class performers. Mr. J. H. Hill and Will H. Vodeny wrote the words and music. This company is made up from most of the I. L. HILL & CO. THE STAGE Howard theater stock company of Washington. When the management cancelled the stock company, Mr. Hill organized a company of his own and they are making good. Frank and Angie Tansel are now playing their seventh week at the Arcade theater, Atlanta, Ga. They are on the Joel circuit for twenty weeks. Notice the R. M. A. A. Club.—Gentlemen, you are invited to come down to the club rooms and watch the boys sparr and box daily. 3 p. m. NASHVILE STUDENTS. T. J. Culligan's aggregation of strong harmonizers are in Sioux City, playing to capacity houses. Will go to Des Moines next week. EIGHT GEORGIA FUNMAKERS CO. Col. J. W. Dunston's eight Georgia funmakers are certainly cleaning house down East. Made the biggest hit ever known at the Keney Empire theater, Bridgeport, Conn., and at the Gan theater, New York City, are playing the best time and wish for only success. THE PASSING OF THE BIG FOUR ACTORS. As the old saying, time changes all things. The very substance of what is meant now greets our memory. The passing of the Big Four, Ernest Hogan, now deceased; George Walker, another; Bob Cole, who is confined in an insane asylum, and Bert Williams, alive and healthy, brings to an end the brightest four Negro entertainers the world has ever known. Ernest Hogan was the world's greatest Negr) single comedian; George Walker as a straight man could not be excelled by the blacks or whites? Bert Williams for fun making was, and is at the present time in a class by himself. Bob Cole was another witty comedian and playwright, and Bert Williams seeing that he was left by himself has done the wrong thing, instead of starring a big Negro company he is pleased at doing so in a white company. S. LUTT WHITNEY A REAL COMEDIAN. Smart Set Southern Company is the second largest colored company on the road, and the star of the company is Mr. Lutt Whitney, and it is said that he is as much talked of down South as Williams is up North. NEGRO CONCERT BAND FOR RINGLING'S SHOWS. The coming season, beginning in March, will bring to the profession another new idea in the line of music. Three years ago Ringling Bros. circus carried no Negro band at all, but today they have one of the finest colored bands in the world, and much credit is due Prof. R. Roy Pope, band master, as he is the instigator of having a Negro band with that huge aggregation, known the world over as Ringling Bros. BIG BOXING TOURNAMENT AND BAND CONCERT AT DENVER'S AUDITORIUM Something new for everyone in Denver. Mr. Victor Walker, president of the Great Rocky Mountain Athletic Association, is going to bring the Ninth Cavalry band from Cheyenne THE STATESMAN—12 TANSEL & TANSEL the middle of March, to give two performances at the Auditorium afternoon and evening, with a big boxing tournament to follow. At East Turner hall, the following night, and then the final night the Ninth Cavalry ball, which will make three nights of joy, pleasure, fun and amusement. Will give the dates later. VENDOME THEATER, ST. LOUIS. Mr. Noah Warrington, owner of the colored theater of St. Louis, the Vendome, will come west this spring looking for clever Negro novelty acts. MASK GIVEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LINCOLN-DOUGLASS SANATORIUM THURSDAY MASK PARTY AT GIVEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LINCOLN-DOUGLASS SANATORIUM .DANIA HALL. ADMISSION - 25c GOOD MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE THURSDAY, FEB. 2 M. A. S. W. P. JONES, Proprietor MONEY TO LOA ONE MONTH'S We loan lots of money to anyb $50, $65, $75, $90, $100 or more, on y chines, ranges, teams, cattle, dairies income lands, lots, or anything else very secret, private and quick; in o auto go any place. A. J. A MONEY TO LOAN--CHATTELS ONE MONTH'S INTEREST FREE We loan lots of money to anybody, like $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $40, $50, $65, $75, $90, $100 or more, on your furniture, pianos, sewing machines, ranges, teams, cattle, dairies, farm implements, store fixtures, income lands, lots, or anything else of value, all left in your possession; very secret, private and quick; in one hour all done; plenty clerks and auto go any place. Phone Main 1083 K PA .DAN ADMIS GOOD M DAY, NO LOAN--O TH'S INTER ley to anybody, like $1 or more, on your furnit tle, dairies, farm im n anything else of value, a quick; in one hour al A. J. ARFSTEN --- CINCINNATI THEATERS IN TROUBLE. Consternation reigned over the city of Cincinnati last week when the managers of the two colored theaters were told to close the vaudeville part of their shows. It is a hard knock, as the managers are going to take it to high courts. It is thought that some of the white nickelodeons managers are behind the act, as these two colored houses were among the best amusements of that city, and to discontinue vaudeville would mean much to the managers and the people. PARTY AT .DANIA HALL. ADMISSION - 25c GOOD MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE AY, FEB. 2 D. W. REEVES. Manager J. R. HANGER W. P. JONES. Proprietor FIVE POINTS BARBER SHOP Manicuring and Hairdressing Parlors Hot and Cold Water Baths Dr. A. J. Hathaway Chiropodist in attendance First Class Work by Expert Artists FULL LINE OF CIGARS AND TOBACCO 2712 Welton St. Denver, Colo. PHONE CHAMPA 471 LOAN--CHATTELS S INTEREST FREE anybody, like $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $40, on your furniture, pianos, sewing ma- airies, farm implements, store fixtures, else of value, all left in your possession; in one hour all done; plenty clerks and --- 2945 Larimer St. CITY NEWS. Miss Lillie Belle Perkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perkins of 2629 Ma- rion Street, has joined fortunes with on Edward Bledsoe. The ceremony Vs place Wednesday night at the > of the bride’s parents in the Aonce of the immediate relatives d ‘Os}y the closest friends. Rey. Wallace was the officiating imnister. The bride is a charming young lady whose personality is sufficient dower. Toe best wishes of many friends are extended to Mr. and Mrs, Bledsoe. There have been several applicants examined before the city board of civil service examiners. Among them were C. Kinney and Elmer Anderson for police and D. W. Walker and Wm. Sloan for firemen. John Trusty is in the city living wit hhis mother and sister on Glen- arm Place. He will make this city his home. Lloyd Larkins is in the city from St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Stell are num- bered among the sick. Mrs. siattie Moss is improving in health. Mrs. Horne has moved from her old home on Arapahoe Street to 1220 Ow ceola, Mrs, Harry Cowell is seriously in- disposed, Mrs. Libby Clifton of Chicago has come to the city and will make her home with Dr. Ford. The doctor is in receipt of a chest of silver from Jack- sonville, Fla., a birthday gift from her husband and friends there. Word comes from ane stats a Chaplain Gladden and the 24th Infan- try are eee ts go to the Philip pines in June. BUTTE, MONTANA. Editor Statesman, Denver, Colorado —it has been some time since you have had a letter from Butte, but | take this opportunity to inform you that Butte is still on the map. We have been having a great deal of sickness and deaths among the peo- ple this winter. Mrs. Alice Smith, the wife of Jesse Smith, died Dec. 22. Mrs, Smith was one of the old-timers of Butte, having lived here for nearly all her life. She leaves a mother and husband to survive her. Mrs. J. W. Smith, her only sister, the ‘rife of the late John W, Smith, lost her life in the street car accident on Aug. 20, 1905. Mrs. Alice Smith was one of Butte’s most useful women. She was educated in the Butte scheols and since the union of her and Mr. Smith they had purchased a nice little home on West Alluminum Street, and were beginning to live happily, when death stopped the wheels of progress on Dec, 29th. A little more than one week after Mrs, Smith’s death, Mrs, Steuart was called by that same grim reaper, She having lived in Butte for a number of years, but somewhat secluded and alone, Sbe had arrived at quite an old age. On Jan. 11, 1911, our esteemed friend William Joiner was called very suddenly to answer the great roll call. He was taken with what he supposed was an ordinary ear ache, but was found to be an abscess, which he sup- posed the doctor had succeeded fn seatterng ,but ft seems instead it THE STATESMAN—13 gathered, and on Jan. 8th, while walk- ing along the street, it broke, and after wiping away the discharge as it appeared, he seemed to be so much Telieved that he thought the worst Was all over. He was around on the street that evening apparently feeling much vetter, but went home and be- gan ieeling worse, and the next morn- ing sent for the doctor, and on the fol- lowing day, the 11th, at 1:25 o'clock, he passed peacefully away. Wm. Join- er came to Butte about eight or nine years ago from Colorado Springs, and during his stay here he had ‘made many friends among both colored and white, in fact, to know the deceased one could not help cherishing - his friendship. While here he became connected with Silver Bow Lodge No. 2989, G. U. O. of O. F., Household of Ruth No. 715 and P. G. M. Council 293. He held the position of worthy treas- urer in both his lodge and council. He was chairman of the banking commit- tee of the Household of Ruth and to miss a meeting of either of the three branches meant that he was either sick or absent from the city. He was equally active in all. He was also ac- tive in the church, being a member of the choir at Bethel Baptist Church. fhe body was shipped to his only sister; Mrs. H. Donnellson, at Colum- bus, Ky., under the auspices of the three lower branches of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows to which he beionged, the members of which joi with his many friends and rela- tives in mourning the loss of such a useful man. fi John F. Davis, who has been very il] at his home, 411 W. Gold Street, is able to be out again. Wm. Birthright is about again after a week or ten days of a very strenu- ous time trying to overcome a severe attack of la grippe. Mrs. J. M. Withers is recovering from an illness which has kept her bedfast for the past two months. TRINIDAD, COLO. The K. of P. held their installation ‘Tuesday night at Union Labor hall. The hall was nicely arranged and a large crowd present. Rey. J. H. Brown {is in demand in both the K. of P. and the Masons. He was at his best Tuesday night. The refresh- ments were fine, There were visitors from Raton, N. M. Rev. Chas. Henry, pastor of the aBptist Church, left for Canon City to meet the board this week. Rey. J. H. Brown lost out on ac- count of parties not being able to se- cure licenses in this city. They left Monday night for Kansas City, Kan. The Literary at St. Paui's Baptist Church meets every Monday night Sunday was a high day at Grace A. M. EB. Chureh, Rev. Brown baptized fourteen persons at 11 o'clock. This was a class of probationers who had joined ite church since Rey, Brown has been pastor. There are yet six more to come to be baptized next Sunday. Rey. B, Herron of the C. M. EB Chureh was with Rev. Brown on Sun- day and preached a soul-stirring ser- mon at night. Rev. Herron is from Marion, Ky., and is here visiting his uncle and aunt of this city. The tele- gram from Rev. Ward of Denver to Rey. Brown announcing the death of Bishop A, Grant, D. D., was read at the close of the sermon at night, which caused tue hearts of the many to bow in profound silence. Mrs. Chas. Henry went to Pueblo Sunday afternoon. James Harris has gone to Albu- querque, N, M., to be gone indefi- nitely. His family is still in the city. He will be greatly sissed by both lodge and church. Mr. J, H. Booker is still at home, and remains about the same. The church and lodge are anxious for his recovery. urs. Bettie Brice, who has been ill, is much improved. Mrs, Ida Freeman is in the city from Vermerjo, N, M. Rey. Herron paid a high tribute to the A. M. BE. choir. We hope he will come again, NOTES OF THE PEOPLE’S PRES BYTERIAN CHURCH. Sermon topics, Sunday, 9th: 11 a. m, “The First Foreign Mis- sionary Society to Europe.” 6:45 p.m, Y. P. S.C. E. 7:30 p. m, “God or Baal—Which?” Having entered on the last quarter of the Presbyterial year we desire to arouse an unusual interest in our members and friends to the extent that we make this year an even more successful church year all round than the last. We have just closed a most HEAR THEM PLAY! ALL-THE RAG TIME MUSICIANS OF DENVER WILL PLAY miss maset Hasley | EAST TURNER TOM (“SPIKE”) MINNIS HALL WILL PLAY 2 PIANOS AT THE ae TUESDAY, MISS NANNIE RUSSELL] FEB, 28, 1911 ane Refreshments will be serv- ARTHUR BARKER ed by the Ladies None Such Club. 1. T. Tosen “There are others, but none Nicer” A. FLOWERS fa 1 HEBON TON 4 7 a ie we POOL HALL Be FIRST-CLASS TABLES FOUNTAIN DRINKS, CIGARS AND TOBACCO READING ROOM, FREE CHECK ROOM 1918-20 Arapahoe Street Denver, Golo. Successiui spiritual meeting. May we not all turn our attention to a numer- ‘ical and financial rally for the re- maining weeks of the church year? At the last meeting of the Woman’s guild an extraordinary large number of ladies was out. We regret the ab- ‘sence of Ass’t Sec’y Mrs. Allen ‘through sickness. Mrs. Lizzie Fro- man most competently substituted. The guild bought five shares of mis- sionary stock in the Home and For- eign field. Final arrangements were made for a “classy” bazaar beginning Easter Monday night. In response to an overture from headquarters in Chi- cago for representation in the Nation- al Guild Convention of the Presby- terian Church in that city in April, the Hazell Chapter unanimously voted to delegate commissioners to that body. Next meeting at Mrs. Hill’s, 2456 Glenarm. There is marked evidence of growth in the People’s Church. Last Sab- bath Mrs. Vera Finney and Mr, J. Maddox applied for membership. These with others will be publicly se ceived the second Sunday night in |February when the sacrament of bap- tism will also be administered. The y. P. C. BE. is now studying Dr. Camp- bell’s book, “The Pledge of Endeay- jor.” The Sewing Circle is moving abreast of the times. Membership is opened in all of these departments to “Whosoever Will.” = ee ee » Officers Ea ees Nights i ee Ae (Ol et » OP of eae Lodges ee Se Mecling - Ho sie. i Go) nN OS | /3 Nd i dy ee Zz = a. fi. 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 NQ. 1. ALF. & A.M. Meets the first aad third Monday efghts in the month at 1712 Curtis 8t. C. A. FRANKLIN, W. M. WM. SPRAGUE, Secretary, Pp. O. Box 184i CENTENNIAL LODGE NO. 4, 4 & aa M Meets the second and fourth Monday aights in the month at 1712 Curtirt Btreet. All Masons in good standing are invited to attend. HARRY JONES W. M. ——EE RUAEKA LODGE NO. 13, albuquerque, N. M., meets sArBi FUG tira Tuesdays in the morth. Ali . + sons in good standin invited. a SRaMLorr, Ww. M Starov”T nevi sS:- @umgoon Reet Lodge, No. 1¢, A. F. & A. m., Trinidad, meets the first and third Tuesday nights in the moath. Members fm good standing are wel yeme 1. W. BOOKER, W. M. Ww. A. JORDAN, Sec., 117 N. Walout PINION MESA LODGE ate 20, A. F. & A. M., Grand Junc- tom, meet the first and third Wed- vesdave in -he month. ee J. & HARRIS, W. M. +. ©. wawGQDOM, Sec. 139 Chipeta PROGRESS LODGE NO. 12, K. P. Meets the first and third Fridays im each month at 1832 Arapahoe St. 5 W. C. BLACKWELL, Cc. C., EB. B. BLACKWELL, K. of R. & 8. THE STATESMAN—14 KEYSTONE LODGE. Keystone Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Han- sa, Wyo, meets the first and third Tuesdays in the month. All members {n good standing are invited. HENRY ANDERSON aN iPS ri Fr LS! HIRAM COMMANDERY NO. 20. A. F. & A. M. Hiram Commandery Knights Tem- plar meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in cach month at 1832 Arap- ahoe street. san se F, T. BRUCH, E. C. T. W. RICHMOND, Rec. 2227 Tremont Place. Lone Star Chapter No. 16, O. B. 8., meets the first and third Friday in each month at 2:30 p. m., at 1712 Curtis street. MRS. JOSEPHINE HALL, R. h.. SADIE GWYN, Secretary. ie ° a AMAT ANTE VOU NS ors. G. U. @. OF O. F. Meets tLe urat and thiru Monday nights in the month at Odd Fellows Hall, 1832 Arapahoe Street. GEO. D. HALL, P. g,, P. O: bex 895. ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE NO. 2320, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meats every Thursday in the month at 1772 Curtis Btreet. GEO. 8. VONTEZ, P. 8., 2612 Weltor Street. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GoD. (Thirty-first and Blake Sts.) Assemblies every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. and every Friday at 7:30 p. m. All are welcome to as- semble with us. Eder M. Perry, Pas- tor; J. 8. Christian, Bxangelist. DENVER PATRIARCHY, NO. 67. month at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 1833 Arapahoe street. C. A. BURTON, W. P. R. HOUSPHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 367, Meets the first and third Tuesdays in each month at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. Mrs Qlarence Halmes 31389 Curtis St Worthy Recorder. PAST GRAND MASTERS’ COUNCIL NO. 118, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets the second Friday in each month at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 1832 Arap- ahee street. WALTER SCOTT, G. & Western Star Lodge No. 128, U. B. of F., meets the frst and third Tues- day evenings of each month at 1888 Arapahoe street. WM. M. PENSON, W. M. R GRIGSBY, Sec. JOSHUA LODGE NO. 2, U. B. F. Colorade Springs. Meets every firet and fourth Mon- day evening a te South pion J. M’KINNIE, W. Sec. CAPTOLIA TEMPLE NO. 188, &. M. T. needays in each month at 1832 Arana hoe Street. Members in good standing are invited to attend. ‘ ARULA COLB, W. Secy. MRS. LILLIE LEWIS, W. P. WEBSTER TEMPLE of the S. M. T.’s meets the second and fourth Thursdays in each morth at 1832 Arapahoe streets. NANNIE DZAN, W. P. LENA WALTON, Sec’y. 3214 Champa street. PHYTHIAS LODGE NO. 11. Meets the first and third Wednes day nights, 1832 Arapahoe Street. N. J. SKILLERN, C. C. J. M. Martenia, K. of R. and S,, 1223 19th st. DAMON LODGE NO. 6. K. of P. meets at 1713 Curtis street the first and third Priday of eacb month W. T. KELTON, C. C. W. A. Rice, K. cof R & 8; AWTNA CAMP NO. —. U. R. K. OF P Meocts at 1718 Curtin street tne second and fourth Fridav nights in the month T. DOUGLAS, Captain. C. E. HYMAN, Recorder. “Meots the frst and fourth Tuesdays. R. BUTLER, Captain. HENRY BANKS, Recorder, COLUMBINE COURT NO. of Loac — Meets the second and fourth Tues day evenings at 1718 Ourtis Street. All visiting members are invited tc attend. LIZZI@ WILLIAMS, W. C. BLIZA BETH SCOTT, R D. Rocky Mountain Court No. 8, I. 0. O. C., meets the second and fourth Friday afternoons at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting members are cor dially welcomed. MRS: A. 8. HAMILTON, W. C. MRS. E. OWENS, R. of D. ROYAL TEMPL® NO. 3%, [. B. P. O. B. of W. meets second and fourth Wednesdays in each month at 1713 Curtis street. MRS. JESSIE TAYLOR, D. R., MRS. NETTIE M. KELLY, Seey 2233 Arapahoe Street. GAINES TSweiG, we. 4, 8. M. T. Of Trinida., meets the first and third Monday afternoons at 3 o'clock at Marble hall, 111 First street. 4. B SUTTON, W. P M. B. WILSON, Sec. RICS LODGS NO. 89. L B. O. B of W. meets Sret anc third Wednesday night tn each moat? at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting ED are welcome. V. B. WALKBR, E. R. DOUGLAS MILLER, Sec’y. 4648 Lafayette street. TRUE REFORMERS. True Reformers No. 1691 Colorade Moterprise Fountain, meet frst and third Monday at 1883 Arapahoe atrest. C. M. Hughes Master. Mra MB Riley, Secretary, Cooper building. FRED BROWN, W. M. C. M. HUGHRS, Secretary CAUGHTERS OF TABERNACLE. The Ten Virgin Tabernacle No. 568 meets at 119 23rd street the second and fourth Thursday afternoon at 2.30 = RS LILLIB LEWIS, H. P. MR6. NORINNE DeNSAL, Sec. GOLDEN GATE JUVENILES. 8. M. T. and U. B. F. Meet the second and fourth Satur day afternoon at 2 o'clock at 1882 Arapahoe street. All members in good standing are invited to attenit. OGLESVIB LAWSON; Youthful Master. WILLA MAY. Youthful Scribe, Phone Hiekory 1418 4242 Tejon St. QUEEN OF THE WEGT NO. 1. Queen of the West Temple No. ! ‘olds regular monthly meeting ors and third Thursdays in each month M. B RILBY, W. P. ELLA McKINZIB, W. Secretary. QUEEN ELIZABETH TEMPLE No. : 8, S. M. T. Meets the Ist and 8rd Wednesday nights of each month at 1712 Curtis St. MRS. B. W. BATTLE, W. P. MRS. J. J. MANUEL, Sec. The Working Men's Protective As- socjation meets every second and fourth Thursday nights at the Odd Fellows’ hall, 1834 Arapahoe street. This association guarantees to its members a benefit and protections equalled by few and excelled by none. It is organized under the laws of the state of Colorado and application blanks may be had by the secretary. L T. FULBRIGHT, Pres. J. HICKMAN, Vice-Pres. C. C. SPENCER, Rec.-Sec. J. N. ALLEN, Fin.-Sec. J. B. PERRY, Treas. 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, Sec retary, 2925 Glenarm Place. BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 2716 Larimer Street. Sunday School, 9:46 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:80 p. m B. ¥. P. U., 6:30 p. m The public is ccrdially invited. RBV. A. B REYNOLDS, 2828 California Street. St. Benedict's colored Roman Cath- olic Mission Society would be pleased to meet all colored Catholic strangers to the city and also all colored Cath- olios im the city not connected with the society. For information address R. W. Washington, 261 Detroit street, phone White 3272. Scott's Methodist Episcopal Church, 803 E. 26th Ave. Sunday Services. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Sunday Schoo G. W. Anderson, Supt. 6:30—Epworth League. 7:80 p. m~-Preaching. , Mid-Week Services. Official Board, first Monday !n each month. Wednesday evening, prayer anu class meeting Thursday, Ladies’ Aid Society. Friday evenings, choir practice. Miss Lelia Rice organist. Strangers are especially welcome JAMES N. WALLACE, 8. D. D. D., Pastor. SHORTER CHAPEL AFRICAN M. & CHURCH. Corner Twenty-third and Washing ton streets. Sunday and mid week meetings, from October, 1908, to April, 1999. Sunday Services. Sunday school at 9:45 a m. Mrs. Effie Waldron, superintendent Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. m. Monthly communton the first Sunday at 12 m. Classes one and six meet at 12:45 p. m. Allen C. B. League at 6:30 p. m Miss Gertrude Nichols, president A sacr deconcert the first Sunday evening of each month under the di rection of the League at 7 p, m. Ser. \mon omitted. ) Mid-Week Meefings. { The trustees meet the first (urs jiay at 8 p.m. Official board meets the second anc fourth Tuesday at THE STATESMAN—18 1:30 Pp. m. | Eureka Literary Society cvery ‘Tuesday night at 8 p. m. Raymond Clark, president. _ Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Sewing Circle meets the first and third Thursday afternoons at 2:30. Mrs. Ella Leniza, president. The W. M. M. 8. meets the sec ond and fourth Thursday afternuuns at 2:30. Mrs. E. N. Ward, president. The Stewardess’ board meets the first and third Friday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. Unity Hall, president. Teachers meet every Friday at 7:00 p. m. Class meeting every Friday at 3:00 Dp. m. A cordial welcome is extended to ail who enter our doors. A. MILTON WARD, Pastor Residence, 220 23rd St. eumn ang Afrapanoe ors. Services from May ist to October ist. Sunday Services. Sunday School, 9:45 am. J. W. Jackson, Supt. ‘ Preaching at 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 p. m A C. Jackson, Pres. Communion at the evening service the first Sunday in each month. Mid-Week Meetings. Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Teachers’ meeting, Thursday, 8:00 p. m. Sewing Circie, 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. Deacon and Trustee Boards weet re before first Sunday at 8:04 p. m. REV. D. EB. OVER, Pastor. | 2612 Downing Ave. VICTORIA TEMPLE, NO. 6, & M T. of Colorado Springs, meets the sec ond and fourth Friday night in the month. MRS. JENNIE HENDERSON, W. Princess. A .A. BRATTON, Sec 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. | Y. P. S.C. B, 7 o'clock p, m. Sacred concert under the auspices of Y. P. 8. C. B. the first Sunday night of the month. Mrs. Maude Kerr, Pres. - Communion of the Lord’s Supper es first Sunday night of the quarter. Mid-Week Meetings. '..Deacon and Trustee Boards meet | Monday night before the first Sunday at 7:30 o'clock. Mr, Elmer Anderson, Chairman. | The Session Board meets when nec essary. Mr. W. G. Campbell, Clerk. Prayer’ meeting Wednesday night, 8 o'clock. 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. Teachers’ meeting, Friday night, 7 to 8 o'clock. Bible Institute, Friday night, 8:00 o'clock, The Sewing Circle, Friday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Lucy Hall, Pres. A cordial invitation is extended to all persons. J. A. THOS-HAZELL, 8. T. B., Pastom Residence—E, 23rd Ave. and Wash- ington St. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH, California and Twenty-fourth. Preaching every Sunday at 11:15 a m. and 8:15 p. m Sunday School, 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 7 p. m. DR. A. E. BDWARDS, Pastor. 2414 California, oo PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER. Twenty-second Avenue and Humboldt Streete—Rev. Thos. G. Brown, Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Pastor. First Sunday in month, Litany and Holy Communion, 11 a. m. Third Sunday in the month, Holy Communion, 7 a. m. Other Sundays: Morning Prayer and Sermon, 11 a. m. Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon, 11:00 Evening prayer and address, 7:50 This office is prepared to do all kinds of job printing. Estimates fur- nished. It is the only race enterprise of its kind operating, and if you de- sire its service call phone Main 7905. There is a difference between merely soliciting printing and actually doing the work. Get our prices and yot will see that difference. nem | e393 INEACH TOWN Pam ad digtrict to : ride and exhibita id Ny sample Lates: Model “Ranzer™ bicycle furnished by us. Qurecer ey where ure ~é RS making money tasi. Write for fuil particudars and special effer a: once > at NO MONEY REQUIRED unti! you receive and approve of your bicre!=. We ship i PAW to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. muthout a cent deposit in advance, preacy frvig ic, at } allow TEN DAYS? FIREE TRIAL during which time you may rice the ar \r a Bult to any test you wish, If you are thes, not perfectly satisfied or do not wish ARO the bicycle ahip it back to us at our expense and sow tori! not fy ox! one cent. 1 ye furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to mal: \ ELAR PUVAIR FACTORY PRICES 3° fore fe betes cade Boies & i poss 2s ial BRSem '0 $55 middlemen’s profits by baying direct of us and have the manufacturer s susi~ MESRIBARSIOE anice beiind your bevcie. DO NOT BUY a bicycle ora pairot tres from asnon> Akane BARONE at 2xy frice until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory A i hae } prices and remarhkaiie special effers to Fider agents. me Wis when you recei ti ataiegve and TN ME Rip YOU WILL BE ASTON!SHED “32 222 tvs or easel etalon 201 JN SESE doze frxces we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money MA hy BAA than any other lactory. We are satisfied with $1.09 profit above factory cusi. \ BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicygjes under your own name plate at oubie™ our prices. Orders filled the day received 0 »BCOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, bat #7 usually have a number on*hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear ¢o* © promptly at prices ranging tro a to $8 s ite Dessipave eee sts mailed free. ! a“ single wheels, imported roller chains and pedo.s, parts, repair aud (COASTER-DRAKES, Tepuinanant Of aitikiande-at nelf-the tisual rola? foes ie $4550 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROCF Sf 80 ls ae aa SELF-HEALING TIRES 70 inrroouce.oncy TO INTRODUCE, ONLY The regular retail price of these tires 1s gee aerate SO fer pair, but 0 introduce 200 | gellyoua sample parr for $4. S\cashwithorder S453), ae PAE Sar ic Ki nscdspaeliiiaasia NGE 7 SRE WO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES | (oes ay RE If: A | NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the [aie we Pee CS | air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Wil a Dat 1s fo Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. a reas 2S - BN Ne) | DESCRIPTION: Made inail sizes. 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If you-order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, |\wear bettef, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever uSed or. seen at any price, We now Vat Fou will be 90 Well pleased that-when you want abicycle you wipBxive us your Order, We wact you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. if > : % . don't buy any kind at any price until you send fora pair of 4F YOU NEED TIRES Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval apd trial at Ube special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue Which describes ald quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices, ney 4 but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle BC NOT WAIT ore pair of tives {rom anyone until you know the new and wonderful olay weare making. It only costs a postal to learn everything, | Write it NOW. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL 9 s HEAVY BLOW TO ILLEGAL DEBT SLAVERY IN SOUTH. Judge Chariton Discharges Colored Youth Who Was Being Detained. The order by Judge Chariton in dis- charging recently from the Chatham county jail Arthur Miller, the Negro boy who was being held on account of a debt which he had contracted with his employer in Meldrim, Ga., and which for some reason he was unable to meet, will long stand as a much de- served decision passed against a wrong which has been practiced for many years against our people in rural dis- tricts, in small towns and occasionally in large cities, says the Savannah (Ga.) Tribune. This order which Judge Chariton has just passed will not, as no doubt many people will assert, cause Negro em- ployees to be less conscientious in the execution of their work, but it will make their employers, who have ex- ercised little or no scruples against exacting out of their scanty wages ex- orbitant prices for the necessaries of life, more careful in forming those illegal contracts between employer and employee that have been a disgrace to the state and a shame against hu- manity. This is but one of a thousand such wrings that are being perpetrated against our race, and the effect of the passage of this order making it illegal to arrest or detain a person on account of indebtedness will be farreaching. From Union Comes Strength No matter where you live or what you do-you should investigate the many important advantages of membership in International Liberty Union of the World. Over 1,000 Unions instituted—more than 60,800 membership issued—new growing by LEAPS and BOUNDS, and An Injury to One Is the Concern of All A small sum each month will carry a full membership—with cash benefits for the Union. DEATHS, $100,000.00 on deposit at State House to safeguard members' interests. A suitable membership for every person, high or low. Member Representatives Wanted In every community to interest their friends in spare mementes. No previous experience required. Every man and woman between 15 and 60 will find it greatly to their advantage to become a Member. You protection for yourself and having a good time. First applicant from your District gets this agency. 60 HURRY. Write QUICK. Enclose 100 coin or stamps for the UNION JOBS Manual. Mail your application to the Union with directions for securing a Beneficial membership with agency appointment. Address: INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY UNION 370 Union Temple, Darden, Ohio, U.S.A. --- GUNNISON, COLORADO. Miss Gila Bryant and little brother George are on the sick list. Greetings have been received from Mr. and Mrs. Simon, who are pleasantly located at Salida, Colo. Mr. F. Shavers is on the sick list. Word was received from Mr. Bruce Karr at Montrose that he is all right. and the report that came from Montrose last week about him being sick was false. Mr. William George Clark arrived home Sunday from Pueblo, where he underwent an operation for abscess of the side. Mr. Richard Bryant is on the sick list. Mr. George Williams returned home from Denver Saturday. Mr. Louis Bryant returned home Sunday from Sugar Creek. Miss Mine Karr is slowly convalescing. Mr. Fred Bailey has been confined to bed for the past two weeks with a severe case of la grippe. Mrs. Mary Karr's eyes are slowly improving. Mr. B. H. White of Pueblo was in our city Tuesday. Miss Agnes Clark is on the sick list. Mr. Wilson Smith of Pitkin is visiting our city this week. DURANGO, COLORADO. Durango is enjoying the finest weather in the state. Frost is out of the ground and all seems to point to an early spring. Quite a few cases of smallpox in the city, but none among colored population at present. Mrs. F. D. Young is on the sick list. Mrs. Ruth is convalescing and hopes to take a trip about Feb. 1st. Mrs. M. E. Buchanan gave a Dutch luncheon on Thursday night last. Quite a number of her friends were out. W. H. Hall and Jimmie Garrett, chair car porters on D. & R. G., were cut out in Durango several days on account of a wreck and rock slide near Silverton. Mack Wright is so much improved in health that he has now accepted a position at the Strater hotel. Albert Delaney is looking for the lady from Alamosa. We hope to see her soon. We learn that the piano won by Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bryant has arrived at Columbia, Mo., and is now installed in their lovely home. THE STATESMAN—16 Frank Fitchue has patented some valuable mining claims over in the Montezumas. We hope to see some good results as soon as the snow leaves the hills. The Sewing Circle is progressing nicely. The ladies are making some fine wearing apparel both for ladies and gentlemen. Next meeting at Mrs. J. H. D. Hill's residence. "Dad" Garrett is at the Mercy hospital with rheumatism. Mrs. Mack Wright and Mrs. J. N. Garrett gave a dinner party in honor of Mr. Mack Wright's anniversary on Saturday evening, Jan. 1st, at their home on Second Avenue. Covers were laid for eighteen. Decorations were white, pink and green. The color scheme was well carried throughout the five-course dinner. Candies, ices and pastry predominating with the above mentioned colors. The following menu was served: Pineapple cocktail, turkey, raw oysters, candied sweet potatoes, French peas, mashed potatoes, Waldorf salad and Saratoga flakes, ice cream, cake, jumbles, coffee, champagne, port and rye was used as a wash. The following persons were present: Mrs. Wm. Brown, Mrs. Kate Williams, Mrs. Nora Wright, Mrs. M. E. Buchanan and daughter Thelma, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. D. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Taylor, Mr. Frank Fitchue, Mr. J. N. Garrett, Mr. Mack Wright. All present voted Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Garrett the "best ever" hostesses. CHEYENNE NEWS Mr. James, an old resident of Cheyenne, is in a critical condition at his home. Mrs. Kellam left Cheyenne Monday in seek of a lower climate. She was compelled to leave here on account of her heart. Mrs. Minoure, a temperance lady, spoke at Allen's Chapel, Sunday evening, Jan. 15th. The Passion Play, given by Rev. Williams of Denver, was a success. The church was crowded. Rev. Williams will show the pictures again this week. There is a revival meeting going on in the Baptist Church. A number have joined and there are several mourners. Pray for the success of this meeting, as Cheyenne needed a revival. Mr. Otis Bruce of Denver is visiting Mr. Nolle R. Smith. Theodore, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brown has been sick for several weeks. He is improving very slowly. Miss Pearl Ewing entertained at a delightful luncheon, Sunday, Jan. 16. Misses Lillian Jefferson, Minnie Cave, Virgil Gaskin, Ruth Robinson, Marie Smith and Eunice Ashford. Mrs. James Washington is visiting in Denver. Mrs. Lucy Phillips has gone to Pasadena, Calif., for the winter. The Woman's Mite Missionary was delightfully entertained Friday, Jan. 14th, by Mrs. Washington. The residence of Mr. G. S. Stacker was destroyed by fire. Many of his valuable possessions were lost. Mrs. Helen Thompson is seriously ill. THE STATESMAN ALWAYS HAS ROOM FOR YOUR NEWS. IF YOU WILL CALL 'PHONE MAIN 7905, WE WILL BE GLAD TO RECEIVE YOUR NEWS ITEMS. COLUMBIA TRAIL PROGRAM THE COLORED AMERICAN 913 TWENTY A. A. WALLER, Secr 913 TWENTY-FIRST ST. A. A. WALLER, Secretary and Manager J CURTIS M. HARRIS Funeral Director [Picture of a man in a suit]. 1831 Arapahoe St., J. R. CONTEE, Pres. & Manager Resident Phone York 1669 R. E. HANDY, Licensed Embalmer. ```markdown ``` Phone Main 6123 1023 18th Street Do you work for money? Why not let your money work for you. Ours works night and day, and we can place yours in the same position, talk it over with Ideal Barber Shop PHONE MAIN 6544. you work for money? Why not let money work for you. Ours works and day, and we can place yours in same position, talk it over with ICAN LOAN & REALTY CO. NTY-FIRST ST. Secretary and Manager Phone Main 6248 A. M. LAWHORN UNDERTAKER Mrs. J. J. Stafford, Lady Assistant A First-Class Mortuary Establishment FIRST AND TO THE BEREAVED IN THE TIME OF THE DEATH OF THEIR LOVED ONES Parlors 1921 Arapahee Street Licensed Embalmer R. B. BOLDEN WITH THE Real Barber Shop J. W. MUMFORD, Prop. Denver, Colo. FRANK N. ROGERS, Asst. Manager The Douglass Undertaking Company Incorporated. Bonded to the city. Denver, Colo. NEW REGIME FOR ODD FELLOWS Grand Master Edward H. Morris Formally Inducted Into Office. FEATURES OF THE OCCASION. Work of the Fifteenth Biennial Movable Committee Ends With Installation of the General Officers, Who Are to Serve For Two Years—Distinguished Visitors Present. Philadelphia.—With elaborate ceremonies and in the presence of a distinguished gathering, officers for the next two years of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows were installed week ending Jan. 14. The newly installed officers were elected at the session of the fifteenth biennial movable committee, held in Baltimore last September. Among the features of the inaugural ceremonies were the valedictory address of the retiring grand master, William L. Houston, and the inaugural address of his successor, Edward H. Morris, a successful lawyer of Chicago. Mr. Morris served as grand master some years ago. He was born in Kentucky about fifty years ago and has resided in Chicago since his boyhood. M. JAMES F. NEEDHAM. He has been a member of the Illinois bar for about thirty years and is regarded as one of the most successful colored lawyers in the country. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows is the second oldest colored fraternal order in the country, the Masons antedating it by a few years. It is a branch of the English order and was founded by Peter Ogden in 1843. Beginning with Philomathean lodge, in New York city, a lodge was next established in Philadelphia, and by 1858 the order had fifteen lodges. The order has now over 11,000 branches with a membership of nearly 430,000. Its wealth mounts up into hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the headquarters of the order are located in a handsome five story marble home at THE STATESMAN-2 Twelfth and Spruce streets, this city. The newly installed officers are: Edward H. Morris, Chicago, grand master; Henry Lincoln Johnson, recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia, deputy grand master; James F. Needham, Philadelphia, grand secretary; Julius C. Johnson, Baltimore, grand treasurer; Henry P. Slaughter, Washington, editor and manager of the Odd Fellows' Journal, the official organ of the order; C. A. Howse, Alabama; C. A. Sheely, Florida; J. S. Noel, West Virginia; George W. Hayes, Ohio; W. D. Brown, New York, grand directors. They will compose what is known as the subcommittee of management, which is the sovereign power while the grand lodge is not in session. The retiring officers were: William L. Houston, grand master; L. N. Porter, Arkansas, deputy grand master; Julius C. Johnson, Baltimore; A. T. Shirley, Herndon, Va.; W. W. Lawrence, North Carolina; T. P. Woodland, New Orleans; George H. Mays, Jacksonville, Fla., grand directors; M. C. Brown, Denton, Tex.; Charles E. Mitchell, Institute, W. Va.; W. David Brown, New York, grand auditors, and B. J. Davis, editor of the Atlanta (Ga.) Independent, grand treasurer. John C. Asbury, who had been editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal since its inception, was succeeded early in November by Henry P. Slaughter after he had resigned following charges of alleged neglect of duty. It is the prevailing opinion that Mr. Slaughter is making good as editor and manager. The retiring grand master has filled the position for the past four years and has hosts of friends the country over. He is associated with Mr. Morris in the practice of law. Mr. Needham has been grand secretary of the order for a number of years, and his efficiency and the ability with which he has discharged the exacting duties of his office have made him many stanch friends all over the country. Riding Leaves $30,000 to Tuskegee. If Tuskegee institute gets the estate of the late Henry Riding of Sioux City, Ia., which is said to be valued at $30,000, it will no doubt be the largest sum which the school has ever received from an individual member of the race. MEN WHO ARE DOING THINGS. Three Well Known Newspaper Correspondents and Their Work. R. W. Thompson, the wide awake and capable manager of a national news bureau in Washington which bears his name, pays a deserving compliment to three worthy scribes when he says: "At present the race has only three traveling correspondents who are giving their entire time to the work. These are Charles Stewart, Horace D. Slatter and George F. King. "They are masters of the reporting art, and their matter is in constant demand by the great dailies of the southland. They make a specialty of handling the big meetings, conferences etc., in which the most prominent Negro ministers, teachers and business factors take part, and the white editors realize that only through such well informed and widely acquainted colored writers as Stewart, Slatter and King can they secure the facts they desire. "These faithful servitors make a living at the reportorial calling, but are far from being compensated in proportion to their true worth. But for them few of our men and fewer of our helpful movements would have had a look in in the gallery of fame." WALTER EAST proceries, Vegetables, Fruits, Meats, De OUR SPECIALTIES FOR THE COMING WE VEGETABLES A Fresh line of Vegetables re- ceived daily: Radishes, Potatoes, Lettuce, Onions, Cabbage, Turn- nips, Spinach, Tomatoes, etc. MEA In this Depa- nothing lacking: and Pork. Try Steaks. We handle nothing but the best Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, etc. Also Canned Goods. ment everything is complete, up-to-date and the Bones, Snoots, Pigs' Feet, Ears, Tails, How thing 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. DATE OF ACCURATE POCKET REFERENCE BROWNELL INC. Green Book with Red Edge—They're Everywhere —Everything in Denver— Press Directory Complete—Over 7,000 Firms— cellaneous Information. Price 50 cents. VER NEWSDEALERS. P. O. BOX 969, MOCKY MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATE CAFE DON DAY LUNCHES A SPECIAL Dollar Dinner from 11.30 a. m. to 8 SH, OYSTERS, GAME AND SALAD DELICIOUS DESSERTS All times First-Class H. W. DOUGLAS, Proprietor in 2275 2014 A PAIR OF PANTS NOTICE The recent strike in Chicago we lost upwards of $20 ers, and as an inducement to get our customers with every Suit we make to your Order, a Pa u want them. Here is our plan—With each a Pair of Pants FREE, simply to get our trade we can hold it, for as our name implies, we are cago. We guarantee everything we make. In Spring and Summer Samples. In regard to the defy competition. Call and see or write our reet, Denver, Colorado. ONLY COMPLETE OF ACCURATE POCKET REFERENCE OF DENVER THE BROWNELL INDEX 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. THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION NOON DAY LUNCHES A SPECIALTY Regular Dinner from 11.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. FISH, OYSTERS, GAME AND SALADS DELICIOUS DESSERTS Phone Main 2275 FREE!! A PAIR OF PANTS FREE!! Owing to the recent strike in Chicago we lost upwards of $25,000 and about 10,000 customers, and as an inducement to get our customers back, we are giving FREE with every Suit we make to your Order, a Pair of Trousers made like you want them. Here is our plan—With each $13.00 to $55.00 Suit we give a Pair of Pants FREE, simply to get our trade, once we get it, we know we can hold it, for as our name implies, we are the Leading Tailors in Chicago. We guarantee everything we make. We have just issued our 1911 Spring and Summer Samples. In regard to our Wonderful Pants Offer we defy competition. Call and see or write our Agent at 1931 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colorado. THE CAPITOL TAILORING CO. MARKET AND MONROE STS., CHICAGO, HINE, Agt., 1931 Lawrence St. Overcoats MADE TO ORDER $13.00 to $55.00. with either Suit or Overcoat MARKET AND MONROE STS., CHICAGO, ILL. JAMES RHINE, Agt., 1931 Lawrence St., DENVER COLO. Suits or Overcoats MADE TO ORDER $13.00 to $55.00. Extra Pants with either Suit or Overcoat PHONE 1461 Phone 1461 s, Meats, Delicatessen THE COMING WEEK. MEATS. In this Department there is nothing lacking: Beef, Mutton and Pork. Try our Roasts and Steaks. Here you can get Flour, Crackers, Meal, Salted Meats, Sugar, Coffees, Teas, Spices and anything needed for the Kitchen. Also Bakery Goods ESSEN e, up-to-date and fresh. Chitter-et, Ears, Tails, Hocks; Every- at the Squeal. EAST WALTER EAST 2300-6 Larimer Street KET REFERENCE OF DENVER ELL INDEX "They're Everywhere." Denver— Over 7,000 Firms—Maps and Misc. Price 50 cents. P. O. BOX 969, DENVER, COLO. MAIN ASSOCIATION E IS A SPECIALTY 1:30 a. m. to 8 p. m. ME AND SALADS ESSERTS First-Class Service , Proprietor 2014 Champa St. PANTS FREE!! CE we lost upwards of $25,000 and about to get our customers back, we are to your Order, a Pair of Trousers or plan—With each $13.00 to $55.00 apply to get our trade, once we get name implies, we are the Leading thing we make. We have just ples. In regard to our Wonderful and see or write our Agent at 1931 STS., CHICAGO, ILL. Lawrence St., DENVER, COLO. $13.00 to $55.00. Extra Pants or Overcoat DELICATESSEN 2300-2306 LARIMER ST Phone Champa 618 Office Hours-9 to 11 a. m., 3 to 5, and 7 to 9 p. m. DR. S. A. HUFF Physician and Surgeon Denver, Colo Man Whom the World Applauds Most. As a word of encouragement for the ambitious, self reliant young men and women of the race in their effort to make their mark in life the Griffin (Ga.) Echo says: "If for any reason you cannot convince the man of means to lend you a hand in your struggle, despair not, but become more determined in your effort to succeed, for, after all, the world applauds loudest the man who succeeds by reason of his own dogged determination." Myetic Shriners' Big Reception. One of the most largely attended receptions among secret societies in Brooklyn so far for the month of January was the one given by the Ancient Arabian Daughters of Sphinx at Sumner hall. Members of the subordinate lodges of the Mystic Shriners crowded the hall and were conspicuous in the grand march, which was participated in by fully 300 persons, led by the deputy grand matron and R. L. De Vass, noble of the thirty-second degree. Flourishing Mutual Benefit Society. The Star of Zlon society, a mutual benefit organization for Afro-Americans, with headquarters in Boydton. Va., is one of the most thrifty organizations of its kind in that section of the state. It has a large and growing membership and is doing much good among the people in the rural districts. H. H. Burwell is the authorized traveling agent for the society. Madam J. M. Mason DRESSMAKING PARLORS Connected with the London Clothes Cleaning and Pressing Co. 76-78 Broadway Denver, Colo. Phone South 659 --- 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications merely confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents and Law. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest citation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $L. Sold by all new dealers MUNN & Co., 361 Broadway New York Branch Office, 625 K. R. L. Warrington, D. C. ```markdown ``` THE STATESMAN—3 Office Phone Main 5505. Hours: 9 to 11 a. m., 1 to 4 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. DR. P. E. SPRATLIN Rooms—31-2 Good Block. Residence, 2230 Clarkson Street. Telephone York 123. Office Hours—8 a. m. to 6 p. m. DR. McCLAIN Dentist. Plate, Crown and Bridge work a specialty. 2802 Welton St. Phone Main 7416 8-10 a. m. 2-4 p. m. 7-8 p. m. At other times by appointment. DR. DeFRANTZ 2712 Welton street Phone Champa 395 OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 am. m. 8 to 5 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. Sundays by appointment and 9 to 10 a. m. DR. W. A. JONES 911 TWENTY-FIRST STREET. Office Phone Main 5554. Phone Main 8625 DR. JUSTINA L. FORD OFFICE HOURS: 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to 4 p. m., . to 8 p. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 2111 Arapahoe Street, Denver. W. B. TOWNSEND Attorney and Counsellor At-Law Abstracts of title, wills, deed and all legal matters pertaining to real and personal property carefully looked after. Room 209 Kittredge Building Phone Main 6782 Residence, 2822 High St. After 6:00 Phone Blue 98 ```markdown ``` Residence Phone No. 15. Weste THE LEADING EDUCATION A Faculty of Eighteen Th MA Stear Theological, Classical, Nor- bracing courses in Art Printing, Bookblin- making, Milline THOROUGH DISCIPL Western University THE LEADING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN THE WEST. A Faculty of Elighteen Thoroughly Equipped Teachers from the Leadino Institutions in America. Theological, Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, embracing courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Dressmaking, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farming. THOROUGH DISCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL SUPERVISION. FOR FULL INFORMATION ACTING PRESIDENT OF FOR FULL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, ACTING PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS. THE HOTEL Embraces Colorado, tana. Pays prompt during bi-ennial per Apply to Rock Arap DR. F Embraces Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. Pays promptly more than $1000 endowments during bi-ennial period. Invites new members. Apply to Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 2320, Arapahoe Lodge No. 2936, or to DR. P. E. SPRATLIN, D. G. M. 31 Good Block The image provided is too blurry and pixelated to accurately recognize any text or content. It appears to be a grayscale photograph with some indistinct shapes and forms. THE COLORED ORPHANAGE AND OLD FOLKS' HOME. Located at 873 Zuni street, Denver, Colo.; take Lawrence street at west, and get off at West Eighth avenue; go due west through the Barn shops eight blocks. This institution provides a home for homeless colored children and aged women and men of the race. We also care for children whose parents are in service and cannot keep them, at a very small pittance. Any information can be had by writing a letter or postal to 873 Zuni street, or telephoning Main 7326 Western University EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN THE WEST. Eighteen Thoroughly Equipped Teachers from the Leadino Institutions in America. DEPARTMENTS: Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, em- courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, ing, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Dress- king, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farming. HIGH DISCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL SUPERVISION. FINE MILITARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA. ALL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS. Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Mon- ts promptly more than $1000 endowments annual period. Invites new members. y to Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 2320, Arapahoe Lodge No. 2936, or to DR. P. E. SPRATLIN, D. G. M. ```markdown ``` Office Phone No. 1423 Diversity FOR NEGROES IN THIS Mothers from the Leadino lighted. , State Industrial, em- mechanical Drawing, Course, Dress- and Farming. ENCE, CAREFUL MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS. Steam Heated and Electric Lighted. E. SHELTON FRENCH Y, QUINDARO, KANS WM. EHMKE EAST TURNER HALL 2132-2148 Arapahoe St. Phone 2449 Denver DISTRICT GRAND LODGE No.33,G.U.O.O.F. Idaho, and Mon- 00 endowments members. No. 2320, 1936, or to G. M. Denver, Colo. ```markdown ``` DEPARTMENTS: COMING EVENTS. We are establishing a department of information under this head which we hope will give a handy list of prospective events. Those to which admission is charged will be listed from the advertising columns of this paper. Others to which admission is free will be published upon notification. In no case will a charge be made for the publicity received in this column. Regular meetings of churches, societies, clubs, etc., will not be published herein. However, rallies of churches, union meetings, mass meetings and other such extraordinary meetings of organizations will be published. Jan. 31—Musicale and literary program at Central Church by the Red Club. Feb. 2—Mask party at Dania Hall for the benefit of the Lincoln-Douglass sanatorium. Feb. 9-O. E. S. Mask Valentine Social at 2938 Glenarm Place. Feb. 13—Masonic banquet in honor of Frederick Douglass at Shorter Church. Feb. 28—Ragtime piano Musicale at East Turner Hall. March 8—Soda Dispensers at East Turner Hall. The "Crushers" entertained the B. G.s of "Crusherettes' at the Linzy residence Thursday evening. As usual there was nothing but fun. Messrs. Robinson, Wards, Starks and King Garfield served the three-course luncheon. 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 G. C. Cook, M. D., a native of Tyler, Smith county, Texas, born July 4, 1858, who came to this city last May and who died in this city, was a a brother to M. C. Cook of 824 W. Tenth Avenue. The bereaved wife, Mrs. Sarah A., arrived Wednesday morning to look after the remains. He leaves a wife, three children, two brothers and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Funeral services at Zion Baptist Church, Sunday, Jan. 29th, 2 o'clock. Rev. Banks will officiate. Douglass Undertaking Company in charge of arrangements. Lone Star Chapter No. 15, O. E. S., will give a Mask Valentine Social, Feb. 9th, at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Barnes, 2938 Glenarm Place. Prizes will be given for the best character and the most comical costume. There will also be a fish fry and an excellent program. A good time for all. The hospitality of Miss Maude Wilson was demonstrated Friday even- THE STATESMAN—4 City News ing, Jan. 20th, when she entertained sixteen of her friends at whist, in compliment of Mr. and Mrs. Abbott of Ogden, Utah, Mrs. J. W. Levell being the winner of the first prize, while Mrs. A. Stevens, the booby. After an elegant repast all departed at a very late hour, declaring Miss Wilson an ideal hostess. The Sunshine Club met with Mrs. Georgia Letcher, No. 2031 Marion Street, Jan. 19. The members responded to roll call with current events. After which the hostess served refreshments and a pleasant social hour was enjoyed. Miss Lillian Overstreet will be hostess for the next meeting, which will be poems from Dunbar, at the home of Mrs. S. R. Burns, No. 1236 E. 28th Avenue, Feb. 2nd. Mrs. Mackey, President, Mrs. S. R. Burns, Sec'y. The City Federation will meet with Mrs. Laura Hill, 2556 Glenarm, Wednesday, Feb. 1st. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. Wannie Finley, president; Mrs. Tennie Lyons, secretary. The Carnation Art Club met last Friday with Mrs. Hattie King, 618 23rd Street, and will meet Friday, Feb. 3rd, with Mrs. Pettford, at 2530 Clarkson Street, and will be election of officers. All members should be present. Mrs. W. C. Williams, president; Mrs. E. L. Henderson, secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Max Andrews of 1336 Broadway wish to thank their friends for their kindness during his illness of typhoid. The Missionary Society of Zion Baptist Church will render the following program Sunday evening at 8 o'clock: Song, congregation; Scripture reading, Mrs. M. E. Riley; song, choir; prayer, Mrs. Rolley; solo, Miss Katie Cotis; recitation, G. Maxine Andrews; song, choir; instrumental solo, Sarah Russell; solo, Miss Eva Carter. Mrs. M. L. Dixon, president. FOR SALE—80 acres of good farming land; 4miles from Delta, under ditch. Can be bought cheap on easy terms. Enquire at this office. Ethel L. Duncan and LeRue McClain were married on Monday of last week. Keep off the date, March 8th, the Soda Dispensers at East Turner hall. Meet me at East Turner hall, March 8th. The soda boys will entertain. Something for nothing. Refreshments free at East Turner hall. Why? The soda boys, of course. Believe me, the fizz boys entertainment for mine at East Turner hall, March 8th. A mass meeting in the interest of the National Lincoln-Dougless Sana- --- C torium Association will be held at Zion Baptist Church next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Dr. Duren J. H. Ward will talk on "The Race Problem." Good music. Everybody invited. Lone Star Chapter No. 15, O. E. S., will give a Mask Valentine Social, Feb. 9th, at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Barnes, 2938 Glenarm Place. Prizes will be given for the best character and the most comical costume. There will also be a fish fry and an excellent program. Agood time for all. Mrs. Gant, mother of Dr. Spratlin, has gone to California for a visit. Mr. A. T. Kerr has received the sad news of the serious illness of a brother at Oakland. His mother is at the bedside. The Columbine Whist Club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Walker. Prizes were awarded and a Dutch luncheon served. Sherman Overton writes W. B. Townsend that he is no longer at Goldfield, but is in Carson City, where he has a position for four years with the governor of Nevada. Robert Watkins of this city and Gussie Reed of Colorado Springs were married this week. Mrs. Dan Mallory underwent an operation this week. J. H. Maddox, head soda dispenser the the Capitol Hill Drug store was run over by an automobile while riding his wheel last week. He sustained a broken arm and was bruised about the head. WANTED TO KNOW—The address of Frank Clay, formerly a cook at the Holland hotel. S. A. Gardanier, 1359 Broadway. The Red Club of Central Baptist church will give a musical and literary program Tuesday evening, Jan. 31, at the church. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. Lulu Jackson, president. Mrs. Ella McKenzie, secretary. And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.— Luke 6:31. French Dry and Steam Cleaning; Hat Cleaning our specialty. All of my help is on the job. You will please me by giving me your work, and I will please you with good service. Yours for prosperity, RICHARD H. WILLIS. ..Dr. O..J. Gauss, teacher of violin, brass and reed instruments. Studio at 2041 Stout street, Phone Main 8051. Ladies wanted to take part in an orchestra; May apply; experience unnecessary. MY MOTTO. 1445 Broadway Mrs. Libbie Clifton arrived from Chicago Sunday and will make her home with Dr. Justina Ford. Ed Jamison, who has been at St. Joseph's Hospital, has returned home. Friends will call at 2308 Jasmine St. P The Reds of Central Baptist Church are making preparations for the Streets of All Nations, beginning April 9th to 14th, inclusive. Mrs. J. J. Jackson, president; E. McKenzie, secretary. The True Reformers will have an interesting matter before them in their union meeting next Monday night. They are in receipt of information that there is a likelihood of an extra session of the Grand Fountain to complete the work of rehabilitating the order which was begun at the last session. The Froman Y's and the Thurman W. C. T. U. will hold a meeting Monday evening at Central Baptist Church. Mrs. Esther Morris left last Saturday for an extended trip to California and British Columbia. Mrs. Pickett Myers is improving from her recent illness. Mrs. Jamison is convalescent. Also Mr. Hatwood. Mrs. A. C. Cash is not yet out of danger, though better. SHORTER CHAPEL. The pastor returned Friday from Kansas City, where he was in attendance at the funeral of the late Bishop A. Grant. Appropriate memorial services for Bishop Grant will be held by the A. M. E. churches throughout the district upon the day set apart by the Bishops' Council. The Sunday school is taking on new life. Several new teachers and scholars are adding to the increasing interest. A. Wayman Ward hopes to make Bible Class No.1 the best in the school. If you do not attend Sunday school surprise yourself with a visit to Shorter at 10 a. m. The pastor will occupy the pulpit at the regular services Sunday. The Ladies' Drill Corps is rapidly rounding into shape for the military drill at the armory on February 17th. Captain Campbell delivered a most excellent address to the Mite Missionary Society last Thursday. Y. M. C. B. Y. M. C. B. The Y. M. C. B. will hold memorial services in honor of Bishop Grant at Zion Church Sunday at 4 p. m. An interesting program is arranged. The Y. M. C. B. boys will play an exhibition basketball game before the Ladies' Military drill at the armory on February 17th. The Y. M. C. B. executive board will meet Wednesday evening, February 1st, at 8 o'clock, at Zion Baptist Church. Business of vital importance. The Y. M. C. B. is arranging a special Lincoln-Douglass Day program for Feb. 12th. Already the people are becoming interested in the Annual Kuntry Fare by the Y. M. C. B. boys. This year it will be the Karnival of Nations, lasting two nights, Feb. 22nd and 23rd, Shorter Chapel. --- CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS In order to provide the readers of ‘ this paper with a handy list of mer- ghants and professional men who seek their patronage, we shall main- tain in this column an alphabetically arranged list of those whose adver- Usements are inserted in the States- man. We are indebted to these mer- chants in part for our ablixy to give you news service, and for that rea- son, as well as because they are worthy competitors of any, we urge you to patronize them. ARCHITECT. C. W. Wiggington, 12 Union Bik. Omaha, Nebr. AUTO LIVERY. Gasaway Walton, Phone, Main 5038. BARBER AND TOILET SUPPLIES. Denver Barber Supply Co., 1527 Glen- arm Place. BARBER SHOPS, Five Points Barber Shop, 2712 Wel- ton St. Ideal Barber Shop, 1831 Arapahoe St. Chas. Hackley, 2014 Champa St. CITY ATLAS. Brownell Index, P. O. Box 969. CLOTHING SLIGHTLY USED. Tae No Name, 417 15th St The Original, 528 15th St. MEN'S CLOTHING. Cosmopulitan Tailoring Co. 1920 Arapal oe St. Quality Clothes Shop, 1015 16th St. James Rhine, Agt., 1931 Lawrence St COAL. R. E. Norris, 1119 22nd °.. H. Brown, 1010 19th St. DENTISTS. T. E. McClain, 2802 Welton St. DOCTORS. Justina L. Ford, 2111 Arapahoe St. C. D, DeFrantz, 2712 Welton St. S. A. Huff, 517 26th St. W. A. Jones, $11 21st St. P. E. Sprattin, 31 Good Blk., 16th and Larimer Sts DRESS MAKERS. bfties Glen ftawaw @411473 Ananahkhna Ge Miss Eva Carter, 2111 Arapahoe St. Miss Beatrice Lewis, 2239 Gilpin St Madam J. M. Mason, 76 Broadway. DRUGGIST. ENTERTAINMENT HALL. East Turner Hal), 2132 Arapahoe § FLOWERS AND BIRDS. D, J. Sullivan, 534 15th St. FRATERNITIES. Colorado District Grand Lodge, G. | 0. O. F., 31 Good block. International Liberty Union, Unio Temple, Dayton, Ohio. THE STATESMAN—S8 LAWYERS. W. B. Townsend, 209 Kittredge build- ing, 16th and Glenarm Sts. MONEY LENDER. A. J. Arpsten, 2945 Larimer street. MOVING AND STORAGE. I. M. Thomas, 2108 California St. MUSIC TEACHER. Dr. O. J. Gauss, 2041 Stout St NURSE. Miss H. Snowden, 1651 Lafayette St. ORPHANAGE. The Colored Orphanage and Old Folk Home, 873 Zuni St. POOL AND BILLARDS. Pinn and Walton, 1221 19th St., 2346 Larimer St. Thomas Cenigman, 2634 Welton St. PORTRAITS. The Chesterfield Art Co., 1218 23rd St. PRINTING. C, A. Franklin, 2026 19th St. REAL ESTATE AND LOANS. The Colored American Loan & Realty Co., 913 21st St. lh. Jacobs, 2815 Glenarm Place. J. A. Whittaker & Co., 918 19th St. RESTAURANTS. The Newport Cafe, 1841 Arapanoe St The Rocky Mountain Association Cafe, 2014 Champa St. West Brothers’ Oyster House, 2741 Welton St - SALOONS. The Newport, 1845 Arapahoe St. SCHOOLS. Western University, Quindaro, Kans. UNDERTAKERS, Douglas Undertaking Co., 1023 19th street. A. M. Lawhorn, 1921 Arapahoe street. Unolassified advertisements includ- ing houses and rooms for rent. CITY NEWS. JUST OPENED Pride of the West Cleaning Works. All kinds of cleaning and pressing and repairing at 1829 Arapahoe St. Phone Main 1042. SKINNER & GRIMES, Props. First-class Dressmaking and Ladies’ Tailoring by Beatrice Lewis of 2339 Gilpin Street. DENVER NEGROES ASLEEP. Yes, the people of Denver, that is the colored, are so sound asleep that a cannon discharged on five points would have no effect. I am informed that Denver is fast crowding 12,000 population for Negroes. Now can any one tell me where they are located. Tweive thousand Negroes and two or three places of amusement; first, the Great Rocky Mountain Athletic Asso- ciation; second, West Bros. Cafe, and one or two other places. And yet the people of this city kick because they have no place to go. Why don’t some one start something; you might make a success if you would try. We need more pleasure resorts of all kinds, theaters, cafes, clubs, halls and many others. Will you start? A NEW HOTEL. Hotel Abyssinia is the name of a new business which will open in Feb- Tuary at 2228 Larimer Street. It will occupy the upstairs of the new build- ing just erected there. The furniture for it is being purchased and installed now. Besides having the latest fit- tings, it will be provided with baths, steam heat and all modern conveni- ences. This will be the only hotel in the city operated for colored people, and the excellent quarters it will have, together with good management, should insure a goodly patronage, in- creasing as its reputation goes abroad. Mrs Cook arrived in the city Wednesday morning. The doctor was a student at Bishop College at Mar- shall, Texas, and finished in medicine at New Orleans. A.'L. brandon of the Pueblo Eagle has been in the city this week. THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE- TIME. Has been provided for and is now offered to thousands of progressive and industrious colored men and wo- men throughout the United States of America. To substantially improve their condition, regardiess as to whether he is in moderate circum- stances or wealthy, by THE SOUTH- ERN LAND DEVELOPMENT CO., whose capital stock is $2,500,000, in- corporated under the laws of Arizona, with general offices in Pueblo, Colo- rado, 226% South Union Ave., has a holding of 167,402 acres of some of the finest and most productive land to be found anywhere, which they are now selling at $10.00 per acre, $1.25 per acre down as first payment, bal- ance 1, 2 and 3 years at 6 per cent. in- terest. This land is located in the state of Campeche, Mexico, S. A., and known as the “La Montana” tract. It is just nine miles from the gulf and about four hundred and fifty miles from Mexico City. QUALITY. These lands are producing jimes, oranges, pears, cocoanuts, bananas, corn, sugar cane, cotton, tomatoes and every other kind of tropical fruit. Also henequin, the greatest product of the country, which nets a profit of from $70 to $80 per acre. - at by aS t as i, ks aS fb y 7. a - a aa as | J. C. HAMPSON, President E. T. McELVAIN, Secretary THE ATLAS DRUG CO. Successor to J. C. HAMPSON 227th & Welton Sts. Denver, Colo. Phone Main 895, 875 PRESCRIPTIONS Complete Line of Drugs, Chemicals, OUR Patent Medicines and Toilet Articles SPECIALTY | FIRST-CLASS WINES AND LIQUORS FOR FAMILY USE ———— YOUR PATRONAGE SoLIcITE>—————— ==, CLIMATE. It is excellent. Plenty of rain fall, no drouth. The best chance on earth for the colored man to become independent and wealthy. Hundreds are going there to live, others are buying be- cause it is a good investment. We want good, responsible agents to represent our company throughout the country. Good commission or commission with salary. If you are interested, write at once to THE SOUTHERN LAND DEVELOP- MENT CO., Box 5, Pueblo, Colo. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED. Call on Mrs. G. W. Anderson at 2562 Glenarm Place, for Hair Goods of all kinds. Pompadours and Switch- es made. Phone Main 7425. For Faithful Professional ervice CALL ON MISS HATTIE I. SNOWDEN GRADUATE WORSE AND MASSEUSE 1651 Lafayette St. Denver, Colo. Phone York 5304 CP PPP RRP rv UVERPRIEREREETR, IF YOU WANT A LOAD OFKINDLING For $1.50 caw W. COWAN Phone Champa 166 THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BARBER SHOP CHAS. ACKLEY, Prop. 2014 Champa St. PHONE CHAMPA 2275 NOTED COMEDIAN DINED BY ELKS Lighthouse Lodge Honors Theatrical Manager. TROUPE PRAISED BY PRESS. Midwinter Season at Atlantic City Crowded With Events In Secret and Fraternal Organizations - Social Functions In Abundance—Dr. P. L. Hawkins on Grand Jury. By A. E. EDWARDS. Atlantic City, N. J.-Lighthouse lodge of Elks entertained Mr. John Rucker, the noted comedian, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 17, at its new home, $ 1207 \frac{1}{2} $ Arctic avenue. Mr. Rucker, who is known to the theatrical world as the "Alabama Blossom," and his company of forty picked men played J. B. CHARLES B. DEAVER. during the past week at the Apollo theater, New York avenue and the beach front. The white papers spoke in high terms of the company, stating that Mr. Rucker was the original destroyer of the blues and the troupe was unrivaled in its line. It played to crowded houses every evening. All men prominent in business, fraternal and social circles of the city were present, and many were also present from out of town. The house committee had charge of the supper, programs and reception, and the welcome the noted entertainer received will long be remembered by those present. Mr. Joseph Purnell and his able assistant, Mr. Joseph Parker, the gentlemen who have charge of the local session every two weeks, deserved credit for the efforts put forth to have every one enjoy the social life of the men who start on the hour of 11 to make the burden of their fellow man as easy to carry as lies in their power. The chairman of the house committee, Mr. Thomas Jackson, and his aids prepared a table in the center of the large group of guests for the noted actor, and with his first bass singer, Mr. William Johnson, and the leading THE STATESMAN—6 comedian, Mr. Campbell, together with the members of the troupe, partook of the splendid menu of the Elks' social session. Prominent among the large number present were Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. John Western, Mrs. Hardin of New York, Mr. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. James, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, Miss Flora Purnell, Miss Louise Bingham, Irene Taylor, Miss Kate Gross, Jennie Granger, Juanita Crawford, T. C. Preston, Joseph Lane, Mr. William Cheatham, Mr. Campbell, James Crosby, Mr. Sparks, Dr. Harris, Sylvester Publeston, Lemuel Ross of Pittsburg, William Johnson and brother and the exalted ruler, T. Titus Brown. The Ladies' auxiliary of Patriarchie No. 78. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, held its first anniversary 'tuesday evening, Jan. 17, at Odd Fellows' hall, North Michigan avenue. The special feature of the evening was the military drill by the Patriarchie, under the command of Captain Charles Holland, and the Ladies' auxiliary, under the command of Captain Katie Watts. Invitations to the commander of the Third regiment, of which Patriarchie No. 78 is a part, were responded to in large numbers. Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Ridley of the famous Hotel Ridley entertained Mrs. Joseph Burton, who formerly was connected with the public schools. Among the many present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pool of the Pool cottage, North Indiana avenue; Mrs. Howard Day, wife of the principal of Atlantic City's handsome $40,000 school; Mrs. Sparks, Mrs Dr. P. S. Hawkins, Mrs. Jenkins, Misses Estelle Fitzgerald, Maud Fitzgerald, Miss Eva Lee, Helen Henson, Clara Lewis, Joseph Christian, Thomas Francis, Samuel Lewis, Ralph Deaver, Dr. Washington and Charles Deaver. Dr. P. L. Hawkins, our noted physician and surgeon, is impaneled on the January grand jury. Among his colleagues are the richest and most influential men of the city, such as Harry Cook, proprietor of the Seaside hotel; David Barrett, city assessor; Brinkle Gummey, manager of the Hotel Brighton, and Postmaster Harry Bacharach. Shirley Stafford, owner of the Hotel Boston, which is just a square from the new $50,000 building of the Atlantic City gas plant and main office, has returned from his long trip to Minneapolis, Minn., looking the picture of health. He and his mother, Mrs. Solon Stafford, have been the guests of Mrs. Ion Gibbs, an aunt of Mr. Stafford. The most novel party of the holiday season was that given by the Misses Huttons at their cozy residence, 34 North Ohio avenue, recently. It was called entertaining the suffragettes. Prominent among those who came to exchange ideas and gather material for the coming great event, when women will vote, were Miss Eva Allen, Miss Bessie Banks, Misses Estelle Fitzgerald, Maud Fitzgerald, Nettie and Bessie Huttons and Mrs. Joseph Burton. Among the male intruders were Ralph Deaver, Charles B. Deaver, Joseph Christian and Dr. Washington. New Political Emancipation. The independent vote is proclaiming a new emancipation, says the Southwestern Christian Advocate—an emancipation from the tyranny of the party whip and from the sneers and scorn of those who would brand the man as a traitor who dared to vote as he thought best. --- 1. The image contains a black and white photograph of a person standing in front of a building. The person is wearing a dark shirt and pants, and appears to be looking at something in the distance. The building has a large window and a door, and there are trees visible in the background. The sky is clear and blue. The Leaf years ago my hair was only a 4 yr longer-length, and my temples were bald half way up my head. When we first began our duties, all lengths, and all cones on bald places of the head, thing was possible; but we achieving success. The pro- ving imitated and largely by grown and the further fact when trying to sell their go as good") or referred to "Hair Grower, (the oldest and RO" is on every box, not gen M. POPE. BEWA Call, or Address Mail to MRS. A. 100 Vine St. Louis, Mo. BRANCH MRS M MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO. MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. SANTA MARIA 4 years ago my hair was only a 4 years ago my hair just covered finger-length, and my temples my shoulders. were bald half way up my head. When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities, all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing was possible; but we have grown the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving success. The proof of the value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually grown and the further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that "theirs is the same" or "just as good") or referred to "PORO." We advise you to use only "PORO" Hair Grower, (the oldest and best of its kind). See that the name "PORO" is on every box, not genuine without it. Prepared only by MRS. A M. POPH. 3100 Vine St. Louis, Mo. Bell Phone Bomont 3108 BRANCH OFFICE IN DENVER Conducted by phone Olive 1984. Pranch office Mrs. Lizzie Pranch office Boulder, Colorado, 2404 Hill street Mrs. Lizzie Richards, agent Main 479) Miss M. COWDER. Hair Dressing PARLORS. Shampooing, cutting and curling. All hair work made to order. Hair tonics, scalp treatments, manicuring; stage wigs for rent for theatrical use or mask balls. Cheapest switches, 50 cents. Goods delivered out of the city. Phone Champa 1981 ader We are now pleased to announce to the public that we are now locating at 20571/2 Larimer street with all kinds of hair goods and ornamental goods of all kinds, and we also announce we have a full line of millinery in the latest Parisian style in hats and bonnets of all kinds. Miss Genevieve Hallowell, prop. Mrs. J. R. Hallowell, Mgr. IBO. MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. The Original Hair Growers We Grew Our Hair Now Let Us Grow Yours with "PORO" TRADE MARK (Registered) 4 years ago my hair just covered my shoulders. Our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all quali conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair head, many persons scorned the idea that such a we have grown the hair for hundreds, rapidly proof of the value of our work is that we are be TRUTH ABOUT RACE PROBLEM INJUSTICE MUST BE RESISTED In an Open Letter to Mr. J. Ellis Barker Dr. J. M. Waldron Gives Some Timely Information as to the Attitude of Colored Men In Reference to Their Citizenship. The personal interest which Mr. J. Ellis Barker of London is taking in the economic, social and political status of colored Americans by making a study of conditions among them in the various sections of the United States is having a good effect. In order to fully assure Mr. Barker that the race appreciates his efforts in this direction, the Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron, organizer at large for the National Independent Political league, has sent Mr. Barker the following open letter: Mr. J. Ellis Barker: My Dear Sir-I have recently seen in several of the newspapers of my race a brief account of your views relative to the colored man in this country. I rejoice that you have been enlightened relative to the condition and character of my people in America and have thereby become a friend to the colored man and JOHN H. BURKE REV. DR. J. MILTON WALDRON. anxious to help set him forth in his true light before the British and European public. As a means of assisting you in your good work and of provoking other members of my race to aid you in your noble undertaking I take the liberty of addressing to you this open letter. I take it that you are a widely traveled man and that you have studied human nature deeply. This being true, you will readily understand that the colored man of America, like all other men, is a many sided creature. Aside from the accidents of color, previous condition of servitude, locality of birth, etc., the colored American is like other human beings similarly situated and requires the same kind of training, environment and hereditary influences for his proper development—nothing less and nothing more. It is a mistake, it seems to me, to argue that the colored American is different from other human beings and is therefore to be dealt with in a way contrary to that pursued in developing other members of the human family, and yet this mistake is indulged in by almost every white American and by many colored men in discussing the so-called "race problem," and, sad to say, the majority of the white peo- THE STATESMAN—13 THE STATESMAN—7 ple of this country regard the coloreen man of America—and all other countries, for that matter—as not being really a man. Most of them admit that he is a human being, but of a low order, an inferior, and destined to forever remain less than a man. You will readily admit, I believe, that the spirit of the present age is materialistic and that there is great danger of measuring every person and everything by the utilitarian standard. The question with 75 per cent of the people is not how can they help to make the colored American a real and true man, worthy of the image of God, but how can they make him a useful factor in developing the material resources of this country? Shall the colored man in America be permitted and assisted to rise to the full stature of noble and heroic manhood and be allowed to enjoy all the rights, opportunities and privileges accorded other men in this country, or shall he be forced into the position of a serf and be permitted to live in peace and safety only so long as he serves the material interests of the white man and subordinates himself to him in every walk of life? These two questions divide the white philanthropists of this country and also place into two different and distinct schools the colored men and women of America who are laboring for the uplift of their fellows. Those who look upon the colored man "as necessary" only to the physical and material development of the United States say that the "race problem can only be solved by teaching the colored man to work, to regard himself as a necessity to the white man's business and not to complain at his lot, however hard, unjust or inhuman it may be; to eschew politics, to move along the line of least resistance and to get money and property and his manhood, political, civil, social and economic rights will finally come to him of their own accord." Those who believe that the colored man is destined by God to be a man and to enjoy all the rights, opportunities and privileges of any other class of men in this country and that he has an important part to play in the development of this country and this world take the position that "the colored American is not only entitled to a trade, a common school education and money and property, but he needs and ought to have whatever is required by any other race for its highest development in all spheres of life, and the colored man will never secure these things without aspiring to the highest standard and contending with all his might all the time for everything which any other man is entitled to, and he must not be satisfied with anything less." Most white persons, and numerous colored as well, who have written or spoken upon the so called "race problem" have made the sad mistake of setting up too low a standard for the dark skinned American and have forgotten that the colored man in this country is as much a man per se as any other human being on this or any other continent. It seems to escape the attention of the majority of the students of the "race problem" that the colored man of America is not only "needed by the white man in his business," but is needed by him in every other sphere of life. These would be solvers of the "race problem" also forget that this country is destined to be the meeting ground of all the races of the earth and on these shores is to be born the ideal man. This ideal or future man is to be neither distinctively Shematic. Hamitie or Japhetic, but an admixture of all the races of the world. This being true, the white people of this country and those who are yet to come to these shores owe it to the colored man who is already here or who may come here in the future to see to it that he is afforded the largest opportunity for the highest possible development along all right lines in order that he may contribute unimpaired and unhindered his share to the formation of the ideal or future man. In your travels in this country I hope you will not allow the glamour of material success or the magnitude of materialistic institutions for and among the colored people to lead you to forget these facts. Those of us who are contending that the colored man in America be regarded as a man in the full sense of that term and be treated as such are not whiners or theorists, but advocates of the highest and best things for our own people and for the hundreds of millions of people who are yet to inhabit this continent. We know that America cannot abide as a government of, by and for the people and fulfill the end of her being while she ill treats and regards as less than men any large part of her population, and we Continued on page 10 MIDWINTER DAYS Colorado Telephone ASAWAY WALT AUTO LIVERY ervice Day or Night, by Mile telephone Day or Night Main 5 rd & Larimer Sts. Phone The Colorado Telephone Co. GASAWAY WALTON AUTO LIVERY Auto Service Day or Night, by Mile or Hour Telephone Day or Night Main 5038 Garage 23rd & Larimer Sts. Phone Main 1855 THE WILLIAMSON HAFFNER CO. ENGRAVERS OUR PRINTERS CUTS TALK DENVER, COLO. ING IS BOUGHT A The finest and largest stock of Ladies and Gents' slightly used clothing in the West. Theatrical Gowns, Evening Gowns. Fine Full Dress Suits for rent. We buy and sell good clothing only. Also traveling men's samples, new, at wholesale prices. The only American in the business in the city. ORIGINAL 528 15th Street Phone Main 5811 --- THE CROSSARD TELEPHONE COMPANY 1800 WEST 2ND STREET ONE DYEANCE TELEPHONE BELL SYSTEM WESTERN TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO. Are apt to be dark and lonely. The Long Distance Telephone dispels lonesomeness. Call up the Folks at Home. WAY WALTON TO LIVERY day or Night, by Mile or Hour Day or Night Main 5038 Primer Sts. Phone Main 1855 J. H. BIGGINS 2231 WASHINGTON FURNITURE REPAIRING SECOND-HAND FURNITURE BOUGHT AND SOLD D. J. SULLIVAN FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Artistic Funeral Designs at Short Notice Your Patronage Appreciated 534 15th St., near Welton Phone Main 2488 Main 5811 J. W. Turner H. F. Chambers C. Lee Phone Champa 2219 Cosmopolitan Tailoring Company Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned and Pressed Suits Sponged and Pressed at Popular Prices. All Kinds of Repair Work Neatly Done SUITS MADE TO ORDER 1920 ARAPAHOE ST. DENVER Published Every Saturday at Denver, Colorado. 1026 19th Street C. A. FRANKLIN, Editor. TeRMs. One year - .e... $300 Bix months -....$1.00 Three montha .. 3 50 tntered at the postoffice at Denver, Colorado, as second class mailmatter PHONE MAIN 7905. 4 | pen saa. { 1 ‘ ’ P eu AMERICAN NEGRO ACADEMY. | Meet oo riscal word has een eee | through its “occasional publications.” of Work of an Institution In Washington | which thirteen have been published, to be Composed of Literary Men. found in the principal libraries of the This statement regarding a_ well known institution 1s of interest: The American Negro academy was form- ally org?.nized in Washington March 6, 1897, by the action of eighteen men, of whom nine still maintain an active connection, three others having died. During its exist- ence there have been at different times fifty-four enrolled members. representing METRE Bae csc” ‘ 8 i ae . os 4 ae be Be 8 Ge ¥ Fox oa Ge Ne ag ss fo. oe gee FN ee Beer aie aM ME wae Pe Bea ee. ae Me yr coe | ae we Bien Me FE ee: PROFESSOR KELLY MILLER. sixteen states and the District of Columbia. The initial meeting held Dec, 18, 189, was participated in by Alexander Crumweil, Walter B. Haysen, Kelly Miller, Paul Laurence Dunbar and John W. Crumwell, at whose residence the meeting was held Dunbar, while he read selections from his poems at more than one of the earlier an- nual meetings, did not actively connect himself with the organization. There have been {hree presidents—Rev. Alexander Crumwell, the founder; Dr. William E. B. DuBois and Hon. Archibald H. Grimke. Among the dfstinguished men residents elected to honorary membership are In- cluded Edward Wilmot Blyden of the west coast of Africa, Right Rev. James Theodore Holly, bishop of Haiti; Henry O. Tanner, the artist; Antenor Firmin, the Haitian statesman and author, and 8, Coleridge-Taylor, the musical composer; the late Sir Samuel W. Lewis, knighted by Queen Victoria, and Dr. Louis Joseph Janvier, member of several foreign learn- @d societies. » Though the constitution makes provision for membership of fifty, at no one time have there been as many as forty mem- bers. The present enrollment is thirty, three of whom are engaged in educational work; seven are active in the Christian ministry, four being bishops; one is a lit- @rary man, one devoted to institutional work, four are editors, one a journalist and four are physicians. Ten are in New England and the states of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, eleven in what might be termed the central Atlantic “stater:, eight in the south Atlantic section and three in the central west. From thé beginning the administrative officer, its corresponding gecretary. has THE STATESMAN—S8 e e ifesman Pane Sa gd ae it Sage NN eh hae turday at Denver, Colorado. i. \s ye Street | es KLIN. Editor. | [ae ms. re eee ths .....81.00 Three months .. 3 50) ff Colorado, as pao aeaaee mailmatter + AIN 7905. A pen SA NT LCA yes? » ine eg itor of th» American Negro Monographs. —As yet its principal wora has been through its “occasional publications.” of which thirteen have been published, to be found in the principal libraries of the country, including those of the repre- sentative universities south as well as in the north and west. DENVER PERSONALS. THE STATESMAN ALWAYS HAS ROOM FOR YOUR NEWS. IF YOU WILL CALL 'PHONE MAIN 7865, WE WILL BE GLAD TO RECEIVE YOUR NEWS ITEMS. C. M. White, Supreme Commander of the American Woodmen, tis in Chi- cago this week. = Mrs. J. «. Toson was taken suddenly ill on Thursday Miss Grace Williams is ill this week. Mrs. Maud Anderson has been in Douglass, Wyo., to see her husband. FOR RENT—A neat cottage at 1813 Clarkson Street. Enquire there of Frank DeMar. bOR RENT—A cottage of five rooms. Enquire at 2761 Glenarm Place. Reasonable rent. The editor of the Statesman made a flying trip to Cheyenne the first part of the week. Trip for Bandmaster Continued from Page 1 ing the musical education of the per- formers. Concluding, Captain Stodter said that there was every probability that the untiring zeal and the thorough- going excellence of Mr. Hammond's ‘work in the 9th Cavalry band will se- cure for him a furlough to go to Eng- land where he will be able to study the methods of the army bands and concert orchestras of that country. This substantial recognition of the work of our first colored band instruc- tor in the United States army is elo- quent. That his commanding officer and the men he instructs are going to give him a trip across the water is the highest possible compliment to him, and incidentally discloses the fact that they wish to do better and better work. In the two years yet remaining for this regiment to be stationed in this country, it will be a pleasurable treat to watch their progress. The following young men of the 9th Cavairy will be examined for post non-commissioned staff positions on Feb. 1st: Sqdn. Sergt. Major Love, for post Ordnance Sergt. Sergt. A. N. May, Troop G, for post Commissary Sergt., and Sergt. Thomas, Troop E, for post Quartermaster Sergt. C. Wilson of G Troop, 9th Cavalry, is visiting in Denver, Distinguished Prelate Dead phe” re : in a £ | gh ! oy 1 rf a MEMORIAL SERVICES. In Honor of Bishop Abram Grant, by the Young Men's Christian Brother- hood, Next Sunday at 4 P. M., at Zion Baptist Church.—Everybody Is Invited to Come 1. Invocation—Rev. J. N. Wallace. 2. Reading Resolutions—J. C. Por- ter. 3. The Biography of Bishop Abram .Tant—Wayman Ward. 4. Bishop A. Grant, the Churchman —Rev. W. C. Williams. 5. Bishop Grant, a Race Man—Rey. A. EB. Reynolds. 6. Bishop Grant, a Public Man—C. A. Franklin. 7. Bishop Grant’s Career and Char- acter an Inspiration to Young Colored Men—C. D. DeFrantz, M. D. 8. Benediction—Rey, A. B. Edwards. The choirs of our different churches are invited to furnish music. Hardly has the news of the death of the beloved wife of Bishop Abram Grant been heralded, when he himself was summoned beyond the Jordan by the inexorable mandate of death. On last Sunday he expired, full of years and honors. His {llness has been coming on for the past three years, and several times had him incapaci- tated for his work, but only within the last few months has he been prevent- ed from caring for his district. Now he is gone. The kindly ministrations of friends and the skill of doctors were not able to allay the dissolution caused by organic heart trouble. In accordance with his request his re- mains have been conveyed to San-An- tonio, accompanied by two representa- ives of the Fifth Episcopal district. There they will be laid to rest tomor- row under the auspices of the Masonic order, the Odd Fellows and the church. In Kansas City on Thurs- day the funeral sermon was preached, and all over this district there will be memorial services tomorrow. A resume of his life would be lengthy, embracing the whole period of the reconstruction and the progress of the race up to now. He took an active part in every movement for our uplift. Others may vie with him in scholarship, in devotion to the race or to the church, but nature rarely produces a man of that splendid ma- terial which permits him to raise him- self from slavery to a position of ap- proved usefulness; an associate of the President of the United States, on educational boards, a confidant of presidents, a leader of his race, an American whose contribution to american greatness is accepted and acknowledged The whole race mourns ,and especially the West, which latest profited by his labors. His personal friends are legion. They can only console themselves that it was a privilege to have known him. “In the sad light that jewels the river, In the breath of the rose on the breeze, In the moonbeam that loosens its quiver, Arrows of light among the trees. In the mist on the wings of the morn- ing, In the smile of a child on the street, In the eye of blossoms adorning The velvety sod at his feet.” “Gone, but not forgotten.” LEE. MURRELL. THE LELAND GIANTS, Through the kindness of Harvey King we are in receipt of a picture of the Leland Giants, now in California. They are touring the Pactfic Coast preparatory to going South, where they will get in condition fur the com- ing season. AND ROOMS FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2214 Arapahoe street. Phone Main 8003. FOR RENT-Very convenient room in a strictly modern house at 1869 Marion street. FOR RENT—Two large front rooms elegantly furnished in modern house Phone purple 1796. Mrsfl Callie How ard. 2418 Champa street. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. Very convenient. John Nelson. 2148 Curtis Phone Main 8034. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2410 Champa street in modern house with extension phones. Mrs. R. M. Blakey. Phone Main 5632. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern house; men preferred. Mrs. E. H. Jones, 2350 Tremont Place. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms in modern house. Phone Champa 761. 629 Twenty-second street. Mrs. M. Sanford. LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING APARTMENTS for rent at 2055 California St. Very convenient, with good furnishings. Phone Main 8051. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2121 Arapahoe street. Phone Olive 1826. Mrs. L. P. Holmes. FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished rooms in fine location, one down stairs and the other up. Prices reasonable. Phone Champa 166, 2711 Stout street. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, very convenient. One large front room suitable for man and wife and one side room. Mrs. Willis, 429 24th street. Phone Purple 1813. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a modern house. Mrs. Douglas, 2959 California street. FOR RENT—Modern accommodation, very convenient. Transients accommodated. One large double room also. Phone Main 8562. Mrs. Frankle Martin, 2856 Welton street. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a modern house at 4524 Vrain street. Phone Gallup 876. FOR RENT - Neatly furnished rooms at 1962 Champa street. Very clean. Mrs. J. Cowden. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in strictly modern house, 2734 Welton street. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms in a modern house at 2447 Tremont Place. Phone Purple 1819. FOR RENT—A five-room cottage for $13.00. Enquire at 2761 Glenarm place. FOR RENT—Furnished room for rent in modern house at 1039 E. 26th avenue. ```markdown ``` THE STATESMAN-8 ROOMS COA CHAS. S. WEST COA FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms in modern house, suitable for man and wife or young men of good moral standing. Apply to Mrs. T. S. Clinkscale, 2508 Tremont Place, Phone purple 1570. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a modern house at 2515 Curtis Street. Mrs. Givens. Phone Olive 1472. FOR RENT—Two partly furnished light rooms for housekeeping. 1258 Champa street. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room, moder nhouse, gentlemen preferred. Mrs. Branford, 1258 Champa street. FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern house for man and wife or two gentlemen; 2712 Marion street, Phone Blue 27. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a modern house for gentlemen. Mrs. J. S. Mason, 2352 Humboldt street, phone York 4632. FOR SALE—6 room modern cottage, fine location, $2,300; 10-room house, $2,500; other bargains. Five Points Realty, 2603 Welton St. FOR RENT—5 room strictly modern flat, $20. Five Point Realty, 2603 Welton St. FOR RENT — Nicely furnished rooms at 2449 Welton Street. Mrs. Steele, phone Purple 608. FOR RENT—Furnished front room at 1651 Lafayette street; Phone, York 5304 WEST BROTHERS. WEST BROTHERS. West Bros. wish to make known to the people of Denver that they are carrying a full line of sirloins, T-bones and porterhouse steaks, lamb and pork chops. L. Granger, formerly chef of the Stanley Hotel of Estes Park, has charge of our kitchen. His long years of service and well renowned ability as an expert in his line makes an introduction to the public unnecessary. I. M. THOMAS The largest three-borse van in the city; $1.25 per hour. Furniture and China packing. Phone Main 4884, 2108 California Street. If You Want to Buy a Home 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 2815 GLENARM PLACE --- SEE COAL CHAS. S. WEST WEST In addition to their usual and Remember the Music. Open Telephone WEST BROTHERS In addition to their usual service in Ice Cream, Fountain Drinks and Confectionery Parlor Remember the Music. Open till 1 a.m. Come by on your way home Telephone Orders Filled Phone Champa 2188 DENVER, COLO. WHETHER CUSTOM NOBBY IN STYL QUALITY 1015 SIXTEENTH PROMPT THE CHEST TWENTY-THIRD & LAW Made in Oil Painting, S work guaranteed first class Frames on the market at WHETHER CUSTOM MADE OR TAILOR MADE NOBBY IN STYLE AND PERFECT IN FIT AT THE QUALITY CLOTHES SHOP 1015 SIXTEENTH ST., opposite Tabor Grand THE CHESTERFIELD ART CO. TWENTY-THIRD & LAWRENCE STS., - DENVER, COLO. Made in Oil Painting, Sepia, Water Colors and Crayon. All work guaranteed first class. We furnish all the latest Picture Frames on the market at a moderate price Give us a trial W. C. WILLIAMS, Manager A. C C LOOK! SOMETHING THE NEW CAFE AND LOOK! SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW LOOK! THE NEWPORT ANNEX CAFE AND LUNCH ROOM Short Orders at all Hours. Regular Dinner 20c. from 12 noon to 3 p. m. Special Sunday Dinner 30c We make a specialty of the Best Coffee in the City PRIVATE DINING ROOM FOR LADIES Give us a trial. We will try to please you. We solicit your patronage. We have in connection 15 Nicely Furnished Rooms. Also the Old Reliable NEWPORT THIRST PARLOR RICHARD FRAZIER & TOM LEWIS, Proprietors 1841-3-5 ARAPAHOE ST., DENVER, COLO. TELEPHONE MAIN 7413 OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE AND REAL MEXICAN CHILI ARE TO BE FOUND AT EST BROTHER to their usual service in Ice Cream, Fount and Confectionery Parlor the Music. Open till 1 a. m. Come by on your Telephone Orders Filled --- GOOD CLOTHES OTHER CUSTOM MADE OR TAILORING Y IN STYLE AND PERFECT I AT THE CLOTHES S SIXTEENTH ST., opposite Tabor G CHESTERFIELD ART Y-THIRD & LAWRENCE STS., - DENVE PORTRAITS Oil Painting, Sepia, Water Colors and Oaranteed first class. We furnish all the la the market at a moderate price. Gi THE WILLIAMS BROTHERS SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW THE NEWPORT ANNEE CAFE AND LUNCH ROOM ANY TIME, ANY PLACE NICKLE REFUNDED WITH ALL PHONE ORDERS R. E. NORRIS Phone Main 5067 1119 22nd St. REMEMBER I HAVE NO PARTNER HERS am, Fountain Drinks or by on your way home DENVER, COLO. TAILOR MADE FECT IN FIT ES SHOP Tabor Grand ART CO. DENVER, COLO. ors and Crayon. All all the latest Picture Give us a trial Y NEW LOOK! ANNEX JOHN W. WEST RELIABLE BERT WILLIAMS