Denver Star

Twenty-Second Year DOWNRIGHT FALSEHOOD Witnesses Testify There Is No Truth in Grand Junction Report about Jack Johnson The misrepresentation under which colored people labor was fairly represented last week by a dispatch appearing in the daily press that Jack Johnson and party when near Grand Junction were taught manners by some white defender of white womanhood. In full detail the affair was recounted and was designed to make the mouth of the public water over the brave nobility of the brave and courteous white man, and make their teeth gnash over the impudence and cowardice of the black pugillist and his white companions. The facts are that Jack Johnson and party left Pueblo on Rio Grande train No. 1, which reaches Grand Junction just after midnight. All the day except while passing through the Royal Gorge, the sights of which were shown him by the conductor from the platform, Jack Johnson remained in the state room, even his meals being served him there. He never left the stateroom until 10 a.m., when the train was in Utah. The incident of the insult to the white woman and the punishment are supposed to have happened near Grand Junction and were first reported in a paper there. From our investigation, and upon the tsetimony of a dozen witnesses, the whole incident is branded as a pure fabrication. The conduct of Mr. Johnson was so far from offense and even the mannerisms usually associated with pugilists, that he and party were the subjects of favorable comment from passengers and train crew. Indeed, the papers find little news worth while when they have to pander to prejudice in such a shameleslly untruthful manner. CHEYENNE NEWS. The Woman's Mite missionary was delightfully entertained by Mrs. James Washington. A very interesting program was rendered, after which delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. She was assisted in serving by Mrs. J. C. Gaskin and Mrs. Chas. Lucas. About 20 ladies were present. DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, FEB. 18, 1911 While attempting to board a car on Friday evening, Mrs. W. D. Lucas fainted, fell from the car and fractured her arm. In honor of Mrs. William Redd's birthday, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ward entertained at their cozy home on Twentieth street Sunday, Feb. 12. The dining table was beautiful with its centerpiece of carnations, Chinese lillies and smilax. An eight-course dinner was served. Those enjoyying Mr. and Mrs. Ward's hospitality were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Redd, Mrs. Eva Gilmore and Mr. W. E. Benjaminn. At the semi-annual election of the "Ladies' Searchlight Club," all of the old officers were re-elected. Mrs. Wm. Ashford spoke of the good work done by the officers, which made them feel very much encouraged. On Feb. 2nd Mrs. Eva Gilmore entertained in her pleasant way the club. She is chairman of the musical department and she is instructing the ladies in some beautiful choruses, in which they will appear soon. Mrs. M. H. Hamler and Mrs. Carl Smith have become members of the club. Mrs. Lena Ward having resigned from the club, Mrs. Smith was appointed secretary in her stead. On Feb. 9, Mrs. Wm. Redd entertained the club. The ladies spent a very pleasant and profitable afternoon. At the drawing given by the club, Mr. Granville Moore won the beautiful cut glass napple. The club meets Feb. 16th with Mrs. James E. Smith. Miss Lillian Jefferson was the charming hostess at a luncheon Sunday evening, Feb. 12, at her beautiful home. Those enjoying Miss Jefferson's luncheon were: Misses Bertha Larkins, Virgil Gaskin, Eunice Ashford, Ruth Robinson, Arminta Cave and Pearl Ewing. On account of the pastor's absence from the city, the Methodist pulpit was filled in the morning by Chaplain Preleau, and in the evening by Rev. Johnson. On Feb. 5, Mr. and Mrs. York entertained Rev. and Mrs. Washington at a seven-course dinner. Misses Lillian Jefferson, Rosie Alexander, eParl Ewing, Ruth Robinson, Bertha Larkins, Arminta Cave and Eunice Ashford formed a jolly theater party at "Maxine Elliot" Saturday evening, Feb. 11. Keep off the date, March 8th, the Soda Dispensers at East Turner hall. State Historian & Natural History Society TATESH ATURDAY, FEB. 18, 1911 DELEGATES ENTERTAINED BY BANKER DELEGATES ENTERTAINED BY BANKER THE Y. M. C. A. STATE CONVENTION. The 24th annual state convention of the Y. M. C. A. in Colorado was held in Fort Collins from last Thursday to Sunday. Truly this was the best convention in the history of the organization. The two hundred delegates from the various colleges and cities came filled with the spirit of the work, and with open hearts to receive what valuable suggestions the more experienced international secretaries could give. The Rev. C. H. Barbour of New York, Messrs. A. G. Knebel and L. E. Brown of Chicago, and "Dad" A. J. Elliott, the international student secretary, were the particular bright lights of the convention. These men are indeed among the men who are making the Y. M. C. A. movement so vital and far reaching. Many of us have already heard our own J. E. Moorland, who is of this same international committee, and can gain some idea of what these men have to represent. The theme of the convention was "The Y. M. C. A. and the Religious Life of Men and Boys." Some of the subjects presented by the leaders of the convention were: "Response of Men of Today to the Call of Religion," "Practical Y. M. C. A. Co-operation with the Church," "Practical Religious Methods in the Y. M. C. A." and various special topics for college men and young men generally. The speakers were forceful and spoke directly to the point at issue. Foreign representatives from China were present and spoke of the great work of the Y. M. C. A. in that land. The Young Men's Christian Brotherhood of Denver was not without recognition at the convention, for Dr. C. D. DeFrantz, Elbert Robinson and A. W. Ward were its representatives, the two last named also going as regular delegates from the Denver University Association. The Y. M. C. B. was the only colored body represented, although not officially on account of not coming from a regularly organized Y. M. C. A. However, A. Wayman Ward of D. U. was a member of the credentials committee of five. The hospitality of the citizens of Fort Collins and the Agricultural college was all that one could desire. Especially were the Y. M. C. B. delegates taken care of. Dr. DeFrantz was the guest of the president of the Fort Collins Association, while Messrs. Robinson and Ward were hosts of the ex-mayor and president ```markdown ``` of the First National bank, Mr. Clanmer. The work of the colored department of the country, and especially of Chicago, was mentioned many times during the convention. The colored people of Chicago had pledged to raise $50,000 toward their building, but when the count was made $66,000 was raised. Such work all over the country among our people seems to be very successful. The Y. M. C. B. of Denver, through its president and secretary, pledged ten dollars toward the state work for the coming year; $5.00 of this was a personal pledge by the president. President DeFrantz and Secretary Ward spoke at the farewell meeting Sunday night in the college chapel, and promised to give off some of the inspiration received at the sessions and to see that the Y. M. C. B., probably a Y. M. C. A. by the time, should be more largely represented at the next year's convention at Pueblo. SUNDAY AT Y. M. C. B. The delegates to the state Y. M. C. A. convention will speak at the Echo meeting to be held Sunday at 4:00 p. m. Music will be furnished by the quartette. Be sure to be on time in order not to miss any reports on the masterful speeches delivered at the convention. If you are really interested in the Y. M. C. A. work, YOU will be present with others. BISHOP GRANT MEMORIAL Memorial services in honor of the late Bishop Abram Grant will be held at Shorter Chapel Sunday at both morning and evening services. At 11:00 a.m. the pastor will deliver a eulogy following the reading of the obituary by A. Wayman Ward, and the singing of some of the favorite hymns of the bishop. At the evening services, beginning at 7:30 o'clock, will be given ten-minute talks upon different phases of the deceased's life. Mrs. Thos. Campbell speaks upon him as an educator; Mr. J. C. Porter, as a Christian and churchman; Editor Franklin, as a man of affairs. Others of his special hymns will be sung. You are again invited to spend the hour from ten to eleven o'clock with the Sunday school. Y. M. C. B. KUNTRY FARE. All on the committee of the Y. M. C. B. Karnival of Nations for next Wednesday and Thursday nights are asked to meet at Zion church Sunday after Y. M. C. B. Important. A. WAYMAN WARD, Manager. we have a criminal class among us, and we would do different from any other race if we did not have such a class. Our criminal class is greatly augmented, however, by trumped up charges on the part of southern whites in order to create a false impression against us and destroy what sympathy we have in the north; in the second place, to supply the convict lease camps; thirdly, if we were not debarred from certain kinds of work in the north there would be less necessity for criminality in this section. This argument is not advanced to condone crime, but to enlighten those who are ignorant on the subject. Our ministers, teachers, editors and other leaders are doing everything in their power to reform the criminals among us and to prevent others from becoming criminals. This we hope to do by urging upon our people the necessity of more thorough home training. The watchword among us is, "the elevation of the home." As I stand here and look out upon the possibilities of the twentieth century I am conscious of the fact that because of our color and previous condition of servitude our task is the most difficult of any race in this fair land. And yet, if he would reach the goal of substantial accomplishment, it must be due largely to our own exertions. The question is, how is this to be accomplished? First.-By the continuation of our educational work. Education is the indispensable requisite for the advancement of any people. While we, as a race, have made unprecedented progress in this direction, as shown above, there is still great room for improvement. There is a large amount of ignorance among the masses which is yet to be overcome. It is our purpose to educate the head, the hand and the heart. Second.—By engaging in business. We have entered every avenue of business, from the skilled bootblack, laundryman and farmer to the banker. Our great need today is more business men. We are not ashamed to begin on a small scale. That is the way to develop business capacity. As a rule our wages are so meager that we cannot save sufficient money to embark in large financial enterprises. Therefore, we have had to do like the white man—combine our capital, organize co-operative enterprises. Indeed, enter into all kinds of honest alliances in order to make money. Third.—Development of character. Character is the first essential in the upbuilding of any people, and we know that if the colored man is to take his rightful place among the races of this great commonwealth he must continue to develop his morals. Our teachers and preachers are laying great stress upon virtue, both by precept and example. We are lifting the standard of morality high, and all kinds of immorality is discountenanced. A noble, well rounded character is the goal to which every Afro-American is urged to reach. We need the help of the good white people everywhere in the work of our moral advancement. We sound the Macedonian cry to our white friends of the east, west, north and south, "Come over and help us!" Help us by the establishment of more state reform schools, orphanages, hospitals, colleges and industrial schools. As a race we are very grateful for what has been done for us along these lines, and we are striving to show ourselves worthy recipients of such benefits. We realize as never before the necessity of helping ourselves, and the leaders of the race have resolved to do more for the moral elevation of the race in the future than they have in the past. Fourth.-The groundwork of our ma- THE STATESMAN—10 terial advancement is industry. As a race we are generally industrious, but we need to become more skillfully so. Unskilled labor cannot compete with skilled labor, neither north nor south. In the past we were given certain positions by our white friends as the result of sympathy, not because we could perform the work as skillfully as others, but because of our poverty and oppression. The sentiment which actuated them to help us was a noble one, but that kind of sentiment is a thing of the past. Now we are required to stand or fall according to our merits. Fifth. Our civil and political rights must be maintained. We are determined to continue the struggle for such rights. To say as some have done that the Negro has no rights is to say that he is not a human being. That he is has been granted by all except the insane. This nation has made him a citizen, and he should be treated as such throughout the length and breadth of the land. TRUE REFORMERS TO MEET. Extra Session May Determine Future Existence of the Organization. Much importance is attached to the call issued by President A. W. Holmes of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers for a special session of the organization to be held at headquarters in Richmond, Va., on Tuesday, Feb. 21. This action on the part of Mr. Holmes is said to be the result of advices from several of the leading men of the race who believe that such a meeting should be held as soon as possible for the good of the order. It is being daily revealed by events that the condition of the fraternity requires men of strong character and ability to manage its affairs. The past methods of those who have officially controlled the workings of this gigantic movement since the death of Rev. W. W. Browne, its founder, indicate negligence on their part, which may terminate in criminal proceedings against them. It is the consensus of opinion among business men of both races that if the organization is to be saved it must have men with ripe experience and the ability to restore confidence for the preservation of the organization. The insurance commissioners of all the states in which the order operated will not allow any business to be done in their respective states unless the proper kind of officials are at the head and plans made for a judicious management that will place the fraternity upon a sound basis and pay the legal claims that the organization owes. In a number of states the order will not be allowed to have subsidiary commercial movements. Unless the intelligent men and women possessing character and a keen business perception are a potent factor in the coming session it is doubtful as to the organization being able to "come back." Ploughman's School Prize Fund. In order to stimulate greater interest in the country schools and as an encouragement to the teachers the Southern Ploughman of Columbia, S. C., edited by the Rev. 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Prompt Service --- THE STATESMAN—11 NGRAVING NKLIN Reasonable Prices --- SPORTS AND THE THE STAGE By LEON PRYOR CHICAGO NEGRO THEATRES IN FOR IT. Information from Chicago is as follows: At a meeting which was held at the booking office of Chas. O. Harding, a white booking agent, a few days ago, in which he and Duke Brennon (white), manager of the Grand Theatre picture house, and also manager of the New Grand (colored) theatre, which will open in a few weeks, had made an effort to control the bookings of all colored theatres of the Middle West in favor of the two Grand theatres. As against the little Monogram theatre just a block up on State street, which is doing such a thriving business. After the meeting had taken place and the alliance was said to have been effected, Harding and Brennon disagreed and Brennon withdrew from the firm, crippling its possibility. The Grand is now booked by Mr. Cox and the Monogram by Doyle. But the prominent negro performers have recently complained that the white booking agents of the small circuits were getting entirely too insolent and that an effort will be made to form an all-colored booking alliance, data of which may be given out later. NOTES FROM THE R. M. A. CLUB. As the time rolls on, so does the people, and the times and styles are changing daily. So is the R. M. A. club. A business and pleasure place that has grown wonderfully in the last few months. The management contemplates organizing one of the best baseball teams in the West and also a crack lawn tennis team, something that will keep up the good spirits of the people. Denver needs more amusements and the R. M. A. club is going to try and give them to you. KID BROWN WOULD FIGHT BATTLING THOMPSON. Roy Brown, the fast coming young 140-pound boxer of this city, is quite willing to meet the durable Battler from the Ninth cavalry. That is, if Thompson can make his weight. Brown thinks that he is the best in the West at 140 and will take on any of them who think they can beat him. Address the R. M. A. club, Denver. IS CARL MORRIS A QUITTER? The Pueblo fighter Jim Flynn, who has been in training for a supposed fight with Morris, the Oklahoma white man's hope, has been told by friends that Morris will not box him, as he is altogether too good, and that Morris was afraid of being beat by Flynn, who is a noted old war horse. YOUNG NEGRO BOXERS HANDICAPPED. Is it an up hill pull or a down hill drag? Who knows? But one thing we do know is that in some professions it is getting awfully hard for the negro to climb, and if he does it must be among his own people. I was just thinking of how easy it would be for some of our young negro boys right here in Denver if they only had a chance. There are several white boxers in the city and state who are making quite a livelihood at the game, but when it comes time for them to sign articles with a negro boy they are just gone, and a colored boxer has to be a big favorite with the whites for him to get a match of any kind. But if Denver opens up prize fighting I am thinking that the negroes will have a chance. THE STAGE AL KAUFMAN AND JACK JOHNSON. Has the game gone up on Johnson, is the cry. Well, not hardly. Only Jack has got more sense than people give him credit for having. Al Kaufman and manager say that Jack has failed to keep his promise. Jack said that he would fight Al a battle of 20 rounds, but Kaufman's manager wants the fight to go the limit and would fight Johnson even this month. Jack refused, not from fright but from a business standpoint. COLORED ACTS MAKING GOOD IN NEW YORK. The Cole and Johnson Dancing Girls at Colonial are a scream and the Cole and Johnson Sambo Girls, who are playing at the Green Room theatre, are another hit. There are several good negro acts in New York that have bookings for eight and ten weeks in that city. One of the cleverest negro slight of hand men in the business is Alonzo Moore, who has created such a sensation all over the East. Mr. Moore will open on the Southern vaudeville circuit this week for an indefinite time. He also has a booking on the Pantages to start in June and will play Denver during the summer season. POLK AND RIDDICK. A very neat and clever act is making good among the negro houses throughout the country is that of Polk and Riddick. Polk is a novelty dancer and Riddick is a singing comedian. Their songs are, "That's Why They Call Me Shine" and "I Could Live in the Summer Time all the Time." THE S. H. DUDLEY CO. The Smart Set Co., which has made such a tremendous hit all over the country, is in Omaha this week playing to capacity houses, but it is understood that there will be no big negro companies in Denver this season on account of Denver being such an out of the way sort of place. And Mr. Dudley says that he would like nothing better than to play Denver for a week, as he hasn't been here for more than five years. THE WHIST CLUBS. Hodges is his name and he is considered one of the best whist players in the city, and wishes to play any club in town for a side bet, and also wants to play the D. A. C., Jessie Williams' club, for $50 a side. POLICEMAN DRAWS COLOR LINE. St. Louis.—Sergt. Sidney Sears, crack shot of the metropolitan police department of St. Louis, received a challenge to a revolver competition from the sharp shooting Pittsburg negro policeman, William McCready. But the St. Louis policeman showed a white feather and drew the color line. KID HARRIS BEATS KID COTTON. Once more the well known sparring partner of Jack Johnson when he was training for Jeffries, Mr. George Cotton, goes down and out in the seventh round the other night after taking a severe beating at the hands of the big negro boxer of Boston, one THE STATESMAN—12 NEGRO MAGICIAN. Morris A. Harris. This is Cotton's fourth fight lost in succession. THE HOME TALENT SHOWS. Why is it that most of the home concerts and minstrels are a failure? First, because they lack the old stuff of stopping and listening to ones who know more than they do. The amateur or home talent don't like to stop and study and without practice they are consequently a failure. I remember some four or five years ago, when Prof. Mills was taking out a big vaudeville company, composed of Willie Burns, Arlena Burns, Josephine Allen and myself, and to make good we had to rehearse every day in the week for seven long months. And then we just did know our lines. It takes practice to make perfect in anything, and until the amateur stops and realizes the fact, he or she will never make a success as a performer. MISS OMA CROSBY AND KINKIES. Miss Oma Crosby's Kinkies, now meeting with great success in a tour through Canada, will soon be back to New York, when they are to appear under the direction of one of New York's best known agents, as the company is supposed to be the best young negro act on the road. MURPHY AND FRANCIS A HIT IN CHICAGO. Bert Murphy and his wife Francis HEAR THE ALL THE RAG OF DENVER MISS MABEL HASLEY AND ALL THE RAG TIME MUSICIANS OF DENVER WILL PLAY TOM ("SPIKE") MINNIS WILL PLAY 2 PIANOS AT THE SAME TIME vs. MISS NANNIE RUSSELL AND ARTHUR BARKER M. S. S. W. P. JONES, Proprietor are taking Chicago by storm; they are playing at the Grand for two weeks, and can play for two months if they wished. Murphy as an c tainer is almost in a class by h. and his wife is supposed to be one of the prettiest women on the stair. Her dress is a note to intelligence and much is looked for from the team in the future. ABOUT BUSINESS. Day dreams are not business plans. Every dollar invested inany business should bring a salary for those employed and at least six per cent. on the investment, outside of the expenses incidental to the business. Out of a dozen ventures even among white people with all their experience and advantages, ten will fail to come up to this standard of success. It is no wonder that we too fail. But we owe it to ourselves to surround our endeavor with as many careful plans as possible, and then give to them the last measure of energy. We cannot hold meetings, explain the desirability of a venture, and then go home, if we would succeed. And it is time that the men who pose for leaders of our race leave off dreaming, talk business, do business and hunt for the six per cent. dividends. THE STATESMAN ALWAYS HAS ROOM FOR YOUR NEWS. IF YOU WILL CALL 'PHONE MAIN 7905, WE WILL BE GLAD TO RECEIVE YOUR NEWS ITEMS. HEM PLAY! G TIME MUSICIANS R WILL PLAY AT EAST TURNER HALL TUESDAY, FEB. 28, 1911 Refreshments will be served by the Ladies None Such Club. D. W. REEVES, Manager J. R. HANGER W. P. JONES, Proprietor FIVE POINTS BARBER SHOP Manicuring and Hairdressing Parlor 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 --- CITY NEWS. Something for nothing. Refreshments free at East Turner hall. Why? soda boys, of course. J. Houston is suffering with an injured limb received in the line of his duty. Fort Logan put itself on the social map on Wednesday evening, making a dent in the memory of all that were fortunate enough to be present that will linger long. The particular event that was so notable was a dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Franklin, who had as their guests Dr. and Mrs. Westbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Gasaway Walton, Miss Ida Cox, Rankford G. Holley, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Franklin. Covers were laid for ten in the dining room, which presented a novel picture done in American colors and softened by artistic drapery of green. Epicurus might have envied the feast. Bouillon, fish, turkey, entrees with vegetables in variety, made one feel that "living to eat" was for once a joy entirely fulfilled. The service was perfect. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin know how to entertain and their cosy home with its elegant furnishings lent itself admirably to their endeavor. The flow of soul and the sparkle of wines, the tales of the reconteur and the steaming viands would have satisfied any hosts but these, and they had provided in addition dancing, to which the diners were the special guests, and all Fort Logan helped to make them realize that hospitality in Logan town knows no limit. As a fit ending to a perfect evening, Mr. Walton piloted the party to their homes in his big touring car, a happy, satisfied lot of Epicures amid the softly falling snow. Geo. Willis has been ill and is better. Mrs. Esther Lunn was in the city this week from Sterling. The infant son of Chas. Hawkins is ill. Mrs. J. W. Morris wishes to thank the young men of the various clubs and the ladies of the Self Improvement club for their present sympathy and kindness in the death of her husband. J. R. Contee is able to be about again. The Abyssinia hotel has arrived. This hostelry, the only operated in the city, was thrown open to the public last week and surprised its most ardent well wishers by the newness and neatness of its rooms. It has 20 rooms with modern accommodation, steam, heat and the like, and is preparing to give the public the best of accommodations. The manager, Mrs. Mayme Jeter, greeted the guests at the opening with souvenirs and refreshments. Mrs. M. J. Riley will lecture at Webster Temple No. 5 of the S. M. T.'s, February 23, at their hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. The Temple invites all the other sisters, also the Brothers of Friendship, to be present. Mrs. Harry Cowell is recovering her health and strength. Mrs. T. H Webb has returned to the city after a month's visit in Texas. She was royally entertained in her old state and spent a most pleasant visit. Mrs. Bettie Calloway was suddenly called to Des Moines Sunday by the serious illness of her husband. THE STATESMAN—13 The Masonic banquet on Monday night at Shorter church under the auspices of Centennial lodge was not so well attended as was expected, but the preparations for the guests were most elaborate and left little to be desired. The menu and toasts were well received and thoroughly enjoyed. The principal speeches were made by Dr. DeFrantz, Rev. Ward, C. A. Franklin and Lawyer Townsend. C. B. Hill was toastmaster. William Coleman, who is one of the demonstrators of the Lozier automobile and who formerly made this city his home, is in the city this week. He travels all over the country and has taken part in some races. He seems to think nothing of hurtling through space at the rate of 94 miles an hour. The Lozier car is one of the most celebrated in this country for speed. The Gatewoods are the feature of the program at Central Baptist church Tuesday evening, Feb. 21. Mrs. McWilliams, president of the Blues, invites every one at 10c per invite. AID FOR FISK UNIVERSITY. General Education Board Appropriates Snug Sum For General Equipment. At the eighth annual meeting of the general education board, held in New York during the week ending Jan. 28, an appropriation of $60,000 was made for Fisk university, Nashville, Tenn.. toward the $300,000 which the school is in need of for general equipment, such as heating, lighting, laundry plant and repairs. There are 132 students of college rank, 105 in the college preparatory department, 14 doing special work and 89 in the training school. The total enrollment up to Feb. 1 is 462. These students come from thirty states of the Union, which shows the broad influence of the university. The faculty of the institution numbers thirty well qualified instructors, sincere and devoted to their work. The property of the school is valued at $418,723.73, which includes the permanent and annuity fund of $51,061. The session of the board was well attended. A feature of the meeting was the keen interest which the members took in the transaction of the large volume of business. It is a sign of good will and international friendliness to see four great governments like France, Germany, England and the United States co-operating with the little republic of Liberia to place it upon a sound financial basis. The agreement with France respecting the boundary lines have been signed by the Liberian minister. The financial assistance which the republic will receive from the governments above mentioned is guaranteed by a lien on Liberia's custom receipts. 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. Mrs. Jos. Kelly left for Oklahoma Sunday, called there by the news of the killing of her husband. MY MOTTO. J. N. B. Anderson, who has been in the city, goes back to Weld county Monday, where he will continue his work on his homestead. Mrs. Gay and daughter Romaine spent Sunday in the country on the. Jonas Cooper ranch. Zion Baptist choir will render Hayden's oratorio, "The Creation," March 9th. General admission, 25c. Detailed announcements will be made later. BRILLIANT MILITARY BALL. The Valentine dance of the Spanish War Veterans at East Turner: on Tuesday night brought out a crowd of Denverites that vied with any that have ever assembled at a public entertainment in their dress, manner and general sociability. The attendance was large, and from early even- MIN DIXIE ISTRI PEOPLE TURNER THE NIGHT O ny, Mar 50 PEOPLE 50 EAST TURNER HALL ONE NIGHT ONLY Monday, March 20 "There are others, but none Nice" THE BON TO POOL HALL FIRST-CLASS TABLE DRINKS, CIGARS A ROOM, FREE CH FOUNTAIN DRINKS, CIGARS AND TOBACCO READING ROOM, FREE CHECK ROOM 1918-20 Arapahoe Street A ing until morning the soothing strains of the waltz and the lively two step caught the fancy. A feature of the evening was the money hunt, and occasionally during the evening as some lucky searcher would find part of the hidden wealth, there would be a general rush and murmur. The ladies of the Amanda Smith Auxiliary made an attractive appearance in their uniforms of white, with caps decorated in patriotic colors. The camp itself was in full uniform and occasioned much comment. Among those in attendance were several members of the U. S. army down from Fort Russell. Among these were Sergeants Edward York, Wm. Vrooman and Johnson of the Ninth cavalry. The first named is recruiting officer for Corporal White Camp at the Wyoming post and has brought eight veterans of the Spanish American war in as members. ING! KIE TRELS PLE 50 NERHALL HT ONLY March 20 SS TABLES NIGARS AND TOBACCO REE CHECK ROOM --- A. B. Denver, Golo. M. W. GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. For Colorado and Jurisdiction, meets in Pueblo in August, 1910. P. H. GIPSON, Grand Master. WM. SPRAGUE, Grand Secretary. ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE NO. 1. A. F. & A. M. Meets the first and third Monday rights in the month at 1712 Curtis St. C. A. FRANKLIN, W. M. WM. SPRAGUE, Secretary, P. O. Box 1645. CENTENNIAL LODGE NO. 4 A F. & A. M. Meets the second and fourth Monday nights in the month at 1832 Arapahoe street. All Masons in good standing are invited to attend. HARRY JONES W. M. 1022 19th Street. EUREKA LODGE NO. 13, Albuquerque, N. M., meets first third Tuesdays in the month. All ones in good standing invited. H. BRAMLETT. W. M. 41 MPSON REST LODGE Simpson Rest Lodge, No. 10, A. F. & A. m., Trinidad, meets the first and third Tuesday nights in the month. Members in good standing are welcome J. W. BOOKER, W. M. W. A. JORDAN, Sec... 117 N. Walnut. PINION ME8A LODGE 20, A. F. & A. M., Grand Junction, reset the first and third Wededays in the month. J. E. HARRIS, W. M. GDON, Sec. 139 Chipeta PROGRESS LODGE NO. 12, K. P. Meets the first and third Fridays in each month at 1832 Arapahoe St. W. C. BLACKWELL, C. C., E. B. BLACKWELL, K. of R. & S. THE STATESMAN—14 RATERNITIES FRATERNITIES KEYSTONE LODGE. Keystone Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Hana, Wyo., meets the first and third Tuesdays in the month. All members in good standing are invited. HENRY ANDERSON. HOG ISIS ONO VINGES HIRAM COMMANDERY NO. 20. A. F. & A. M. Hiram Commandery Knights Templar meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month at 1832 Arapahoe street. F. T. BRUCE. E. C. T. W. RICHMOND, Rec. 2227 Tremont Place. Lone Star Chapter No. 15, O. E. S. meets the first and third Friday in each month at 2:30 p. m., at 1712 Curtis street. MRS. JOSEPHINE HALL, R. M. SADIE GWYN. Secretary. ARAPAHOE LODGE NO. 9954 Meets the first and third Monday nights in the month at Odd Fellows Hall, 1832 Arapahoe Street. GEO. D. HALL, P. S., P. O. box 805. ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE NO. 2320, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets every Thursday in the month at 1712 Curtis Street. GEO. S. CONTEZ, P. S., 2612 Welton Street. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD. (Thirty-first and Blake Sts.) Assemblies every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. and every Friday at 7:30 p. m. All are welcome to assemble with us. Elder M. Perry, Pastor; J. S. Christian, Exangelist. --- ```markdown ``` DENVER PATRIARCHY, NO. 67. month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 367. Meets the first and third Tuesdays in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arapahoe street. Mrs Clarence Holmes 2139 Curtis St. Worthy Recorde PAST GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL NO. 118, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets the second Friday in each month at Odd Fellows' Hall, 1832 Arayahoe street. Western Star Lodge No. 128, U. B. of F., meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at 1883 Arapahoe street. JOSHUA LODGE NO. 2, U. B. F. Colorado Springs. Meets every first and fourth Monday evening at 105 South Tejon street. E. V. CAMMEL, W. M. J. M'KINNIE, W. Sec. CAPTOLIA TEMPLE NO. 183, S. M. T. meets the second and fourth Saturday afternoons at 119 23rd St. WEBSTER TEMPLE of the S. M. T.'s meets the second and fourth Thursdays in each month at 1832 Arapahoe streets. NANNIE DEAN, W. P. LENA WALTON, Sec'y 3214 Champa street. PHYTHIAS LODGE NO. 11. Meets the first and third 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. 5. K. of P. meets at 1712 Curtis street the first and third Friday of each month W. T. KELTON, C. C. W. A. Rice, K. of R. & S.; AETNA CAMP NO. -. U. R. K. OF P Meets at 1712 Curtis street the second and fourth Friday nights in the month T. DOUGLAS, Captain. C. E. HYMAN, Recorder. Nights of Meeting WALTER SCOTT. G. Arletha Reynolds, Sec. Lillie Lewis, W. P. EURENA COMPANY NO. 4 Meets the first and fourth Tuesdays R. BUTLER, Captain. HENRY BANKS, Recordel COLUMBINE COURT NO. 279. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings at 1712 Curtis Street. All visiting members are invited to attend. LIZZIE WILLIAMS, W. C. ELIZA BETH SCOTT, R. D. Rocky Mountain Court No. 3, I. O. O. C., meets the second and fourth Friday afternoons at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting members are cordially welcomed. MRS. A. S. HAMILTON, W. C. MRS. E. OWENS, R. of D. ROYAL TEMPLE NO. 28, I. B. P. O. E. of W. meets second and fourth Wednesdays in each month at 1713 Curtis street. MRS. JESSIE TAYLOR, D. R., MRS. NETTIE M. KELLY, Seey 2222 Arapahoe Street. GAINES TEMPLE, No. 4, S. M. T. Of Trinidad, meets the first and third Monday afternoons at 8 o'clock at Marble hall, 111 First street. A. E. SUTTON, W. P M. B. WILSON, Sec. RICH LODGE NO. 89. I. B. O. E. of W. meets first and third Wednesday night in each month at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting MV are welcome. V. B. WALKER, E. R. DOUGLAS MILLER, Sec'y. 4648 Lafayette street. TRUE REFORMERS True Reformers No. 1621 Colorado Enterprise Fountain, meet first and third Monday at 1832 Arapahoe street. C. M. Hughes Master. Mrs. M. M Riley, Secretary, Cooper building. FRED BROWN, W. M. C. M. HUGHES, Secretary. LAUGHTERS OF TABERNACLE. The Ten Virgin Tabernacle No. 568 meets at 119 23rd street the second and fourth Thursday afternoon at 2.30 sharp. MRS LILLIE LEWIS, H. P. Arlethla Reynolds, Rec. GOLDEN GATE JUVENILES. S. M. T. and U. B. F. Meet the second and fourth Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at 1832 Arapahoe street. All members in good standing are invited to attend. OGLESVIE LAWSON. WILLA MAY. Youthful Scribe, Phone Hickory 1418 4242 Tejon St. QUEEN OF THE WEST NO.1. Queen of the West Temple No. 1 holds regular monthly meeting first and third Thursdays in each month M. E. RILEY, W. P. ELLA McKINZIE, W. Secretary. 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. EDWARDS, Pastor. 2414 California. floors. N WARD, Pastor. Edence, 220 23rd St. Twenty-second Avenue and Humboldt Streets—Rev. Thos. G. Brown, Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Pastor. ONLY COMPLETE OF ACCURATE POCKET THE BROWNE "Green Book with ...ed Ed ge—Th Wednesday, 8 p. m. Friday afternoon, Hattie C. Bruce second and fourth 2:30 p. m. Mrs. president. Mrs Willis, Presi- ustee Boards meet first Sunday at 8:00 VER. Pastor. Downing Ave. PLE, NO. 6, R. ings, meets the sec friday night in the HENDERSON, W. Princess. BRATTON, Sec. PRESBYTERIAN ORCH. e. & Washington St. (April to October). 9:45 o'clock, a m., upt. A Pocket Business Directory Complete—Over cellaneous Information. OF ALL DENVER NEWSDEALERS. WANTED--A RIDER sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle for making money fast. Write for full partici- NO MONEY REQUIRED until you to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without da- allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL day put it to any test you wish. If you are th keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our e FACTORY PRICES We furnish the h at one small pro- to $25 middlemen's profits by buying dis- antee behind your bicycle. DO NOT at any price until you receive our ca- prices and remarkable special offers to o YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED which low prices we can make you this year. We than any other factory. We are sati- BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell it double our prices. Orders filled the day received SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not t usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. I single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the usual COASTER-BRAKES, $50 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES Campbell, Clerk. Wednesday night. (Literary Society), o'clock. Mr. O. A. Is, Wednesday and and 8 o'clock. Mrs. Is, Chorister; Mrs. Organist. ng, Friday night, 7 Friday night, 8:00 the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined a we will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby m send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this a sending us an order as the tires may be returned at O not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you ha know that you will be so well pleased that when you want We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this re don't buy any kind of the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about 1 DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO or a pair of tires from anyone are making. It only costs a postal to learn every QUEEN ELIZABETH TEMPLE No. 8, S. M. T. Meets the 1st and 3rd 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 Association meets every second and fourth Thursday nights at the Odd Fellows' hall, 1834 Arapahoe street. This association guarantees to its members a benefit and protection equalled by few and excelled by none. It is organized under the laws of the state of Colorado and application blanks may be had by the secretary. I. T. FULBRIGHT, Pres. J. HICKMAN, Vice-Pres. C. C. SPENCER, Rec.-Sec. J. N. ALLEN, Fin.-Sec. J. B. PERRY, Treas. QUEEN OF SHEBA COURT, No. 8, Heroines of Jerico, meets the second Friday in each month, at 2:30 p. m. at 1712 Curtis street. Mrs. M. E. Mackey, A. M.; Mrs. L. B. Moore, Secretary, 2925 Glenarm Place. BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 2716 Larimer Street Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m. The public is cordially invited. REV. A. E. REYNOLDS, 2828 California Street. St. Benedict's colored Roman Catholic Mission Society would be pleased to meet all colored Catholic strangers to the city and also all colored Catholics in the city not connected with the society. For information address R. W. Washington, 261 Detroit street, phone White 3272. Scott's Methodist Episcopal Church, 803 E. 26th Ave. Sunday Services. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Sunday School. G. W. Anderson, Supt. 6:30—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Mid-Week Services. Official Board, first Monday in each month. Wednesday evening, prayer and class meeting. Thursday, Ladies' Aid Society. Friday evenings, choir practice. Miss Lelia Rice organist. Strangers are especially welcome. JAMES N. WALLACE, B. D. D., Pastor. SHORTER CHAPEL AFRICAN M E. CHURCH. Corner Twenty-third and Washington streets. Sunday and mid-week meetings, from October, 1908, to April, 1909. Sunday Services. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Mrs. Effie Waldron, superintendent. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. m. Monthly communion the first Sunday at 12 m. Classes one and six meet at 12:45 p. m. Allen C. E. League at 6:30 p. m. Miss Gertrude Nichols, president. A sacr deconcert the first Sunday evening of each month under the direction of the League at 7 p. m. Sermon omitted. Mid-Week Meetings. The trustees meet the first Tuesday at 8 p. m. Official board meets the second and fourth Tuesday at ```markdown ``` 7:30 p. m. Eureka Literary Society every Tuesday night at 8 p. m. Raymond Clark, president. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Sewing Circle meets the first and third Thursday afternoons at 2:30. Mrs. Ella Leniza, president. The W. M. M. S. meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoons at 2:30. Mrs. E. N. Ward, president. The Sewing Circle, F. 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Lucy A cordial invitation all persons. J. A. THOS-HAZE Residence—E, 23rd Aington St. CENTRAL BAPTIST California and Tw The Stewardess' board meets the first and third Friday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. Unity Hall, president. Teachers meet every Friday at 7:00 p. m. Class meeting every Friday at 8:00 p. m. A cordial welcome is extended to all who enter our doors. A. MILTON WARD, Pastor. Residence. 220 23rd St. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. Services from May 1st to October 1st. Sunday Services. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. J. W. Jackson, Supt. Preaching at 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:45 p. m. A. C. Jackson, Pres. Communion at the evening service the first Sunday in each month. Mid-Week Meetings. Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Teachers' meeting, Thursday, 8:00 p. m. Sewing Circle, Friday afternoon, 2:30 p. m., Mrs. Hattie C. Bruce President. Mission Circle, second and fourth afternoons, 2:30 p. m. Mrs. Lillie L. Smith, President. Dorcas Society. Mrs Willis, President. Deacon and Trustee Boards meet Tuesday before first Sunday at 8:00 p. m. 2612 Downing Ave. VICTORIA TEMPLE, NO. 6, R. F. of Colorado Springs, meets the second and fourth Friday night in the month. MRS. JENNIE HENDERSON, W. Princess. A.A. BRATTON, Sec. THE PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Corner E. 23rd Ave. & Washington St. Sunday Services (April to October). Sunday School, 9:45 o'clock, a m., Mr. Lou Hughes, Supt. Preaching, 11 o'clock a. m., 8 p. m. Y. P. S. C. E., 7 o'clock p. m. Sacred concert under the auspices of Y. P. S. C. E. the first Sunday night of the month. Mrs. Maude Kerr, Pres. Communion of the Lord's Supper the 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 necessary. 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. --- 7:30 p. m. Mid-Week Meetings. The Sewing Circle, Friday afternoon. 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Lucy Hall, Pres. A cordial invitation is extended to all persons. L, S. T. B. Pastor. ve. and Wash- 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, 7:30 Residence—E, 23rd Ave. and Washington St. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH. PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER. First Sunday in month, Litany and ACCURATE POCKET REFERENCE OF DENVER OWNELL INDEX with ..ed Edge—They're Everywhere." ONLY COMPLETE OF ACCURATE POCKET REFERENCE OF DENVER THE BROWNELL INDEX "Green Book with ..ed Edge—They're Everywhere." —Everything in Denver— TED--A RIDER AGENT IN EA and d ride a at Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by us. Our agent new they tast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once. KEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship anywhere in the U.S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and y test you wish. If you are then, not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. BY PRICES We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guar- and your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory remarkable special offers to rider agents. WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at Orders filled the day received. BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. THORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $4.80 CLING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY 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 WANTED--ARIDER AGENT sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by us. Our agent new making money fast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then, not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY The regular retail price of these tives is $5.50 per pair, but to introduce we will near价 for $5.00 cash on order $4.55 NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. You run no risk in sending us an order as the tires may be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. Out of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you ORDER and enclose this advertisement. You run no risk in tres may be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. Order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. RES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at noted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUXING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. double ou SECOND usually have 80 Holy Communion, 11 a. m. Third Sunday in the month, Holy Communion, 7 a. m. ```markdown ``` This office is prepared to do all kinds of job printing. Estimates furnished. It is the only race enterprise of its kind operating, and if you desire its service call phone Main 7905. There is a difference between merely soliciting printing and actually doing the work. Get our prices and you will see that difference. THE STATESMAN ALWAYS HAS ROOM FOR YOUR NEWS. IF YOU WILL CALL 'PHONE MAIN 7905, WE WILL BE GLAD TO RECEIVE YOUR NEWS ITEMS. RECORTHORN RECORD PICTURE RECORD TIRE LO SINCE 1910 U Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make—SOFT, ELASTO and EASY RIDING. No matter where you live or what you do, you should investigate the many important advantages of membership in The International Liberty Union of the World. Over 1,000 Union instituted—more than 60,000 memberships issued—now 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 SICKNESS-ACCIDENTS-INJURIES and DEATNS. $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 moments. No previous experience required. Every man and woman between 15 and 60 will find it greatly to their advantage to become members. This applaud you well because you protection for yourself and having a good time. First applicant from your district gets this agency. So HURRY. Write QUICK. Enclose 100 coin or stamps for the UNION JOURNAL Magazine three months, also complete plans and directions for securing a Beneficial membership with agency appointment. Address: INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY UNION 370 OF THE WORLD Union Temple, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. --- ADVERTISEMENTS C. W. Wiggington, 12 Union Blk. Omaha, Nebr. AUTO LIVERY. Gasaway Walton, Phone, Main 5038. BARBER AND TOILET SUPPLIES. Denver Barber Supply Co., 1527 Glenarm Place. BARBER SHOPS. Five Points Barber Shop, 2712 Welton St. Ideal Barber Shop, 1831 Arapahoe St. Chas. Hackley, 2014 Champa St. CITY ATLAS. Brownell Index, P. O. Box 969. CLOTHING SLIGHTLY USED. The No Name, 417 15th St. The Original, 528 15th St. MEN'S CLOTHING. Cosmopolitan Tailoring Co., 1920 Arapaloe St. T. S. Endo, 2026 Larimer St. Quality Clothes Shop, 1015 16th St. James Rhine, Agt., 1931 Lawrence St. COAL. R. E. Norris, 1119 22nd St. H. Brown, 1010 19th St. DENTISTS. Dr. Harper, 2100 Arapahoe Street. Up stairs. T. E. McClain, 2802 Welton St. Justina L. Ford, 2111 Arapahoe St. C. D. DeFrantz, 2712 Welton St. S. A. Huff, 517 26th St. W. A. Jones, 911 21st St. P. E. Sprattin, 31 Good Blk., 16th and Larimer Sts. Miss Eva Carter, 2111 Arapahoe St. Miss Beatrice Lewis, 2339 Gilpin St. Madam J. M. Mason, 76 Broadway. DRUGGIST. The Atlas Drug Co., 27th and Welton Sts. Elite Drug Co., 2100 Arapahoe St. ENTERTAINMENT HALL. East Turner Hall, 2132 Arapahoe St. FLOWERS AND BIRDS. D. J. Sullivan, 534 15th St. FRATERNITIES. International Liberty Union, Union Temple, Dayton, Ohio. FURNITURE REPAIRS. J. H. Biggins, 2231 Washington St. GROCERIES AND MEATS. Walter East, 2300 Larimer St. HAIR GOODS AND TOILET SPECIALISTS. Mrs. G. W. Anderson, 2562 Glenarm Place. Miss M. Cowden, 1219 21st St. Leader, 2057½ Larimer St. Mrs. A. M. Pope, Turnbo, 3100 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. KINDLING. W. Cowan, Phone Champa 166. LAWYERS. W. B. Townsend, 209 Kittredge building, 16th and Glenarm Sts. MONEY LENDER. A. J. Arpsten, 2945 Larimer street. MOVING AND STORAGE. I. M. Thomas, 2108 California St. MUSIC TEACHER. Mrs. Nettie Herndon, 2542 Gaylord street. NURSE. Miss H. Snowden, 1651 Lafayette St. ORPHANAGE. The Colored Orphanage and Old Folk Home, 873 Zuni St. POOL AND BILLARDS. Bon Ton, 1918-20 Arapahoe St. Thomas Cenigman, 2634 Welton St. The Chesterfield Art Co., 1218 23rd St. PRINTING. C. A. Franklin, 1026 19th St. REAL ESTATE AND LOANS. The Colored American Loan & Realty Co., 913 21st St. H. Jacobs, 2815 Glenarm Place. J. A. Whittaker & Co., 918 19th St. RESTAURANTS. 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. Unclassified advertisements including houses and rooms for rent. NEW TURNKEY FOR POLICE. Former Deputy Sheriff and Politician Appointed Prison Guard. William Dye. a prominent Afro-American politician of St. Louis, has been recently appointed to the position of turnkey in the Newstead avenue district of the police department in St. Louis. His rank is that of prison guard, and his salary is $65 a month. He was a deputy sheriff for four years under John H. Pohlman and later conducted a saloon at Lefflingwell avenue and Market street. Recently he has been engaged in other business. The only other Negroes on the police force are six plain clothes patrolmen who were appointed by the Hawes board, a few janitors and one supply clerk at police headquarters. New York Circle of Hampton Graduates Among the features of the annual meeting of the New York circle of graduates and former students of Hampton (Va.) institute recently held in New York was a pledge by the members to maintain at least a scholarship at Hampton annually as a memorial to General Armstrong, who founded the school at Hampton forty-two years ago. Where Energy and Brain Power Fail. Old Hickory, writing in the Dallas (Tex.) Express, says: "Enough energy and brain power have been utilized in framing measures to keep the Negro down to rehabilitate a contiment. And the thing hasn't succeeded yet, and it never will succeed until the Negro joins heart and soul with those who are bent on keeping him down." ```markdown ``` CENTRAL TY. PROGRAMS THE COLORED AMERICA 913 TWENT A. A. WALLER, S 913 TWENTY-FIRST ST. A. A. WALLER, Secretary and Manager THE BLAKE CURTIS M. HARRIS Funeral Director [Image of a man in a suit and tie]. 1831 Arapahoe St J. R. CONTEE, Pres. & Manager Resident Phone York 1669 R. E. HANDY. Licensed Embalmer. Phone Main 6123 1023 19th Street Do you work for money? Why not let your money work for you. Ours work night and day, and we can place yours in the same position, talk it over with Ideal Barber Shop PHONE MAIN 5554. you work for money? Why not let money work for you. Ours work and day, and we can place yours in one position, talk it over with. CAN LOAN & REALTY GO. ITY-FIRST ST. Secretary and Manager Phone Main 6248 A. M. LAWHORN UNDERTAKER Mrs. J. J. Stafford, Lady Assistant A First-Class Mortuary Establishment FIRST AID TO THE BEREAVED IN THE TIME OF THE DEATH OF THEIR LOVED ONES Parlors 1921 Arapahoe Street Licensed Embalmer --- R. B. BOLDEN WITH THE al Barber Shop N. W. MUMFORD, Prop. St., Denver, Colo. FRANK N. ROGERS, Asst. Manager The Douglass Undertaking Company Incorporated. Bonded to the city. Denver, Colo. WIDE AWAKE MEN WHO MAKE GOOD Capable Employees Reflect Credit Upon Postmaster. THIRD WARD POLITICIANS. Brief Account of Men Who Are Bringing Things to Pass In the City by the Sea—Workers' League Elects New Officers and Members Indulge In Interesting Debate. By A. E. EDWARDS. Atlantic City, N. J.—One of the most widely known and highly respected employees connected with the postal service in Atlantic City is William Cheatham, chief janitor of the postoffice building. He is one of those rare characters whose influence seems to pervade the entire circle in which he moves both in business and social life. Men of high official standing who are connected with Postmaster Gen- THE NEW YORK TIMES WILLIAM CHEATHAM. eral Hitchcock's office who make official visits to the various postoffices have often congratulated Postmaster Bacharach of Atlantic City upon the cleanliness of his office building. Mr. Cheatham has four competent assistants, who are ever ready to perform any service which they may be called upon to render. They are William Adams, John W. Thomas, Daniel Young and Stephen Bobbits, who take turns on the day and night watches. The Atlantic City postoffice now ranks third in the state for the large volume of business which it does. The mail from the street boxes and from the various hotels and other large buildings is collected by automobile service. THE STATESMAN—2 Third Ward Political League. The most interesting event in political circles of recent date was the annual election of officers for the Third Ward Workers' league, an incorporated political organization which has an active membership. The election passed off smoothly, with the following results: President, William H. Roberts; vice president, John Barnes; recording secretary, Alfred Moore; cor- M. B. responding secretary, Howard Castor; treasurer, John Dykes; sergeant-at-arms, John Bennett; legal adviser, John Smallwood. The meetings of the club are well attended, and the members are greatly interested in the work of the organization. After the election of officers at the annual meeting a timely debate was indulged in by the members. The subject discussed was the necessity of supporting those who are favorable to the best interest of all the people alike. Much of the success of the club is due to the fact that it gives the younger men an opportunity to be heard and invites their special co-operation in the active work of arranging matters for both municipal and national campaigns. The officers are already looking forward with interest to the national campaign which is to be waged for president in 1912. HOWARD ORPHAN ASYLUM. Worthy Institution Helped by Churches and Other Organizations. The series of entertainments given under the auspices of committees from the various church in Brooklyn for the benefit of the Howard Colored Orphan asylum which began on Monday evening, Feb. 13, came to a successful close on Friday evening, the 17th, with a large and appreciative audience. Rev. James H. Gordon, superintendent of the institution, is an honest, zealous and self sacrificing official. Through his efforts the orphan asylum has been kept up to a high standard of efficiency in caring for the hundreds of children whom the institution houses and feeds annually. Among the churches represented in the series of entertainments were the Holy Trinity Baptist church, Bethel A. M. E. church, Berean Baptist, St. Philip's P. E., Fleet Street Memorial, A. M. E. Zion, Newman Memorial and Bridge Street A. M. E. church. Other organizations which assisted were the Howard Industrial Building Aid association, Carlton avenue branch Y. M. C. A. and the Young People's Friendly society. HOWARD CASTOR. Groceries, Vegetables, Fruits, Meats, Delicatessen OUR SPECIALTIES FOR THE COMING WEEK. A Fresh line of Vegetables received daily: Radishes, Potatoes, Lettuce, Onions, Cabbage, Turnips, Spinach, Tomatoes, etc. Also Canned Goods. We handle nothing but the best Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, etc. Also Canned Goods. DELICATESSEN In this Department everything is complete, up-to-date and lings, Chine Bones, Snoots, Pigs' Feet, Ears, Tails, H thing about a hog but the Squeal. WALTER EAST 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. A FIT GUARANTEED EASTERN TAIR T. S. ENDO, Prop. HIGH GRADE WORK ENT DISCOUNT ON NEW GOODS FOR A SHOP n 7518 2026 LA A FIT GUARANTEED THE EASTERN TAILORS T. S. ENDO, Prop. HIGH GRADE WORK 20 PER CENT DISCOUNT ON NEW GOODS FOR A SHORT TIME Phone Main 7518 2026 LARIMER ST. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE AND REAL MEXICAN CHILI ARE TO BE FOUND AT BEST BROTHER to their usual service in Ice Cream, Fou and Confectionery Parlor e Music. Open till 1 a. m. Come by on y Telephone Orders Filled 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. ANY TIME, ANY P NICKLE REFUNDED WITH ALL R. E. NOP Phone Main 5067 COAL Phone 1461 FRUITS Phone 1461 CHAS. S. WEST EAST its, 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 ete, up-to-date and fresh. Chitter- eet, Ears, Tails, Hocks; Every- ut the Squeal. EAST 2300-6 Larimer Street GARANTEED N TAILORS , Prop. DE WORK GOODS FOR A SHORT TIME 2026 LARIMER ST. OTHERS In Ice Cream, Fountain Drinks Every Parlor m. Come by on your way home Filled DENVER, COLO. ANY TIME, ANY PLACE BUUNDED WITH ALL PHONE ORDERS E. NORRIS in 5067 1119 22nd St. ER I HAVE NO PARTNER ANY TIME, ANY PLACE NICKLE REFUNDED WITH ALL PHONE ORDERS R. E. NORRIS Phone Main 5067 1119 22nd St. REMEMBER I HAVE NO PARTNER 2300-2306 LARIMER 8T PROVISIONS JOHN W. WEST 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 517 26th St. Denver, Colo. Hours 8 to 12 All other hours and 1 to 5 Sunday by appointment 7 to 8 DR. J. A. HARPER DENTIST 2100 Arapahoe St. Up Stairs Phone Main 1144 For Faithful Professional Service CALL ON MISS HATTIE I. SNOWDEN GRADUATE NURSE AND MASSEUSE 2418 California St. Denver, Colo. Phone York 5304 If You Want to Buy a Home SEE JACOBS THE REAL ESTATE MAN He has from 15 to 20 houses for sale in all parts of the city. Small payment down, bal. same as rent. OFFICE No.1 Twenty-third St. 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. 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 briefly confidential. MANOBOOK on Patents send free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest compilation of any scientific journal. Terms, $1 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all news dealers. MUNN & Co., 381 Broadway New York Branch Office, 64 F St. Washington D. C. --- THE STATESMAN—3 Office Phone Main 5595. Hours: 9 to 11 a. m., 1 to 4 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. DR. P. E. SPRATLIN Rooms—31-2 Good Block. Residence, 2230 Clarkson Street. Telephone York 123. Office Hours—8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Residence 2530 Franklin Street Phone York 5318 DR. T. ERNEST 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 Physician and Surgeon. 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 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 --- Phone Main 8625 Residence Phone No. 15. Westoe THE LEADING EDUCATI A Faculty of Eighteen T MA Stea Theological, Classical, No bracing courses in A Printing, Bookbinding, making, Milline THOROUGH DISCIPI Western University THE LEADING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN THE WEST. A Faculty of Eighteen Thoroughly Equipped Teachers from the Leadina 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 INFORM ACTING PRESIDENT OF FOR FULL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, ACTING PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KAN& THE HALL OF THE COURT MONEY TO ONE MONE We loan lots of money $50, $65, $75, $90, $100 or chines, ranges, teams, ca income lands, lots, or an very secret, private and auto go any place. 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 A THE COLORED ORPHANAGE AND OLD FOLKS' HOME. Located at 873 Zuni street, Denver, Colo.; take Lawrence street 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 phoning Main 7326 Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical ing, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Making, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farm DISCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, SUPERVISION. FINE MILITARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA. INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHEL PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUIN WM. EHM MANAGER EAST TURNER KEY TO LOAN--CHATT THE MONTH'S INTEREST F lots of money to anybody, like $10, $15, $20, $90, $100 or more, on your furniture, pianos, teams, cattle, dairies, farm implements, s lots, or anything else of value, all left in you private and quick; in one hour all done; plen place. in 1083 2945 La Eastern University Educational Institution for Negroes in the WEST. Ten Thoroughly Equipped Teachers from the Leading Institutions in America. MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS. Steam Heated and Electric Lighted. DEPARTMENTS: Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, empi Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Mining, Tailoring, Business Course, Dressery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farming. NINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL SUPERVISION. TION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS WM. EHMKE MANAGER EAST TURNER HALL 2132-2148 Arapahoe St. Phone 2449 Denver LO LOAN--CHATTELS TH'S INTEREST FREE easy to anybody, like $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $40, more, on your furniture, pianos, sewing mattle, dairies, farm implements, store fixtures, anything else of value, all left in your possession; quick; in one hour all done; plenty clerks and A. J. ARFSTEN 2945 Larimer St. Office Phone No. 1423 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. Feb. 20—Unique Eutertainment at Central Church. Feb. 21—House Social, 2557 Clarkson St Feb. 21—Musical Program, Central Baptist Church. Feb. 28—Ragtime piano Musicale at East Turner Hall. March 2—Buchingham boys Grand ball at Dania hall. March 8—Soda Dispensers at East Turner Hall. March 13—Sacred Drama and Cantata, People's Presbyterian Church March 20—Dixie Minstrels, East Turn Hall --- There will be a House Social given by I Will Fountain United Order True Reformers, at the Residence of Mrs. Irene Fife, 2557 Clarkson St., Tuesday, February 21st. Registered at Hotel Abyssinia this Week Rev. Scott, St. Joe, Mo., Mr. Owen, Salida, Colo., Mr. Roger, Mr. & Mrs. Walker, Seattle, Wash., Miss Annie Turner, Ft. Logan, Mr. Allen, St. Joe, Mo., Mr. Hornan. Boulder, Frank Love, Cheyenne, Wyo. Mrs. J. T. Thrower is spending the week in Cheyenne. Douglass Calloway, a former resident of Denver and recently living in Chicago, died February 10, after a two years' illness, of consumption. He was buried on the 14th with Masonic honors, having been a member of Rocky Mountain lodge of this city. He leaves a widow and mother. He will be remembered in this city especially by the railroad men of whom he was one. Mrs. S. R. Burns leaves on the 20th for Chicago for an indefinite stay with her daughters, who are now residing in that city. Rev. L. B. Banks returned to the city in time to preach at Zion church last Sunday and will fill the pulpit tomorrow. THE STATESMAN City News The Carnation Art club met Friday, Feb. 10, with Mrs. Bodenhamer of California street, and will meet on the 24th with Mrs. A. E. Edwards. FOR SALE—80 acres of good farming land; 4miles from Delta, under ditch. Can be bought cheap on easy terms. Engquire at this office. WANTED TO KNOW—The address of Frank Clay, formerly a cook at the Holland hotel. S. A. Gardanier, 1359 Broadway. Mrs. W. C. Williams, president; Mrs. E. L. Henderson, secretary. Mrs. S. E. Holton has returned to the city after a short visit. Benj. Williams continues ill. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Patton are moving to 2734 Welton street and will make the property their own. News comes to the city of the tragic death of Jos. Kelly in Oklahoma. He was shot. No particulars have come. He is the former leader of the Great Western orchestra. His quiet manner and general good fellowship permit of no conjectures as to how he could come to his death. He will be sincerely mourned. He was a member of Rice lodge of Elks of this city. H. J. Foster is locating in Salt Lake City, where he will remain permanently. He will be in railroad service. Mr. E. Strauther very charmingly extended his hospitality Saturday evening at an elaborate six-course dinner at his apartments, 940 Logan. Those present were Messrs. G. Wm. Brooks, Wm. Parks, Chas. Figgs, C. W. Robinson, J. J. James, E. S. Andrews, A. G. Fallings, C. W. Pritchette, Crutis M. Harris. Games and jokes were the principal enjoyments of the evening. Mr. A. G. Fallings said that to expedite matters they all would have one more laugh and went home at 4 a. m. Dr. J. L. Ford and Miss Eva Carter have moved to their new home, 2347 Arapahoe street. A sacred drama and cantata will be given by the St. Mary's Altar Guild of the Church of the Redeemer, assisted by the Azalia Hackley chorus, in the Peoples' Presbyterian church, Twenty-third avenue and Washington street, Thursday evening, March 16, 1911, at 8:15. Admission 25c; children under 12 years, 15c, at the door. Mrs. J. H. Short is still somewhat lame from a fall she had on the stairs last week. There will be a juvenile musical program rendered at Scott's M. E. church by the friends and scholars of S the Sunday school. It will be under the management of Mrs. G. W. Anderson and Miss Dimple Gatewood will be accompanist. Mrs. Hattie J. Raines has received through Damon Lodge No. 5, K. of P., $300 from the Supreme Lodge endowment funds, and has given a receipt in full for the same to W. A. Rice, the keeper of records and seal for the lodge. J. R. Contee has been confined to his home more than a week with an attack of tonsilitis. F. H. Turner was in the city from Chicago Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G. Adams of Harmon are rejoicing over the birth of a daughter born Sunday. Mother and child are doing well. Mrs. J. H. Edwards left for Kansas City and from there she will go to Supulpa, Okla., where she will be at the bedside of a sick sister, who is not expected to live. Meet me at East Turner hall, March 8th. The soda boys will entertain. A. Wayman Ward played with the Denver University boys in a scrub basketball game against the Fort Collins high school last Saturday at the Y. M. C. A. convention. Toward the last part of the second half he was knocked out by a blow in the eye, but was able to see the feed at the banquet that night in honor of the delegates. First-class Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring by Beatrice Lewis of 2339 Gilpin Street. The Life Line club meets Thursday, Feb. 23rd, with Mrs. Martha Spratlen, 2230 Clarkson street. All members are urged to be present. MRS. LAURA CARSON. The Carnation Art club on the 3rd of this month had election of officers. Mrs. W. C. Williams, president; Mrs. M. Phillips, vice president; Mrs. E. L. Henderson, secretary; Mrs. J. W. Warfield, assistant secretary; Mrs. W. M. Barnes, treasurer; Mrs. C. H. Winters, chaplain; Mrs. Drake, chairman of sick committee; Mrs. V. Fenney, chairman of program committee. Mr. C. D. Kemp, of 2841 California street, Denver, Colo., was summoned to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Jane Bolin, of Fort Smith, Ark., who died Feb. 3, 1911. She was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens, having resided at the above named place for nearly a half of a century. She was a member of the S. M. T., the court of Calanthe and the Daughters of Tabernacle. Her funeral was largely attended. There were friends from other cities present. --- President. MISS ARULA COLE. Secretary. Mrs. Mary Bly and Mrs. Callie Peoples from Oklahoma City, O.; Mrs. Julia Hersley, Mr. Jim Franklin and Mrs. Eddie Tigney from Muscogee, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Josie Troupe, a niece, from Paris, Texas. The floral tributes were beautiful and many. She leaves a husband, two sons and a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Stratford of Chicago, and a host of sorrowing friends to mourn her loss. It will be remembered that on Aug. 19, 1910, her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, of 2841 California street, Denver, Colo., and on Oct. 28, 1910, Mrs. Annie Griffn of 644 High street, a sister, departed this life. May their souls rest in peace. The Taka Art club met with Mrs. S. N. Ward, 220 23rd street, after the business the club was served with a three-course luncheon by the hostess. The members are taking an active part. Visitors present, Mesdames Jackson, Lenza and Fallings, Miss Hazel Robinson. Mrs. Lenza made quite a nice talk. Next meeting with Mrs. Lizzie Williams, 2828 Welton street, Feb. 22. Mrs. A. L. Mason, president. Mrs. L. E. Richardson, secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parsons of Santa Fe have lost their infant child. NOTICE Corporal White Camp No. 4, U. S. W. V., will hold a special meeting Sunday, Feb. 19, at 3 p. m., for the purpose of mustering in Sergeant York, at 2749 Glenarm Place. Mrs. J. H. Edwards, who was called to Sapulpa, Okla., by the serious illness of her sister, arrived there Monday, finding her somewhat better. She will take her sister to the home of their brother at Kansas City, Mo., 192 9Highland avenue. The Self-Improvement club met with Mrs. J. R. Contee Monday. Misses Bessie Jacobs and Edna Sweisch are in the city, the latter visiting the former at her home, 2337 Glenarm place. Allen Davis is taking a vacation with a view to helping his eyes with which he has been having trouble. Mrs. J. W. Morris and Mr. and Mrs. Brummell are now living at 2929 Glenarm place. The drill of the lady guardsmen, which has been advertised for some time, and for which 25 women have been drilling several weeks, has been indefinitely postponed. The event was to have taken place last night at the Armory at 26th and Crutis streets. On Tuesday, through the general commanding the Colorado militia, the ladies were informed that they could not use the armory and the reason given was that on that night the militiamen were to have an inspection. Such a startling change from the previous promise to let the hall be used on that night left the ladies no chince but to postpone, pending the securing of another hall at some future time. The Woman's Mite Missionary society of Shorter church was sponsor for this event and has bravely encouraged the women through their arduous drills. The sympathy of many prospective patrons is with them. Men versed in military matters say that there is little likelihood that the reason said to have been given by General Chase for his withdrawal of the hall, is the real one. It seems that military armories are for the use of the militia and organizations of a military nature only. In their opinion the ladies would have been spared the disappointment had their agent in securing the hall made known the full particulars. 1 ns Sn De CN it Ces eh Sey nr aS Se DS ul aL kes io i ee Cee ae Re abe Sit g RUSSELL NEWS. wars. oeret. banks has just returned from a four months’ visit in Topeka with relatives, Two men were discharged from troop B and both re-enlisted. Private Finnell is in the hospital and is being operated on for appendi- citis. He will be discharged next week. TROOP M. Corporal James Cleveland, who re cently passed the civil service exam- ination for Q. M. blacksmith, is de- tailed with Private Savers to train re- mounts for the regiment. Corp. Geo. Jones was discharged the 7th instant and has gone East. George did not re-enlist. Private Matthew Payné, who re- cently passed the civil service exam- ination for mail clerk, is discharged and will reenlist. “Matty” is waiting for his appointment, having made $4.48 on the exam. Private Louis McFarland was dis- charged and has re-enlisted for troop M Pay day will “thrust” (7) itself upon us Wednesday and everybody will have ::dough to burn.” Private Albert Mitchell has gone to Burnham, Texas. His mother is at the point of death. We hope that God will spare her to see her son. TROOP H. Mrs. Geo. Kelley entertained at din- ner. Fourteen covers were laid. Why? ‘Twas Corp. Kelley's birthday. He celebrates this event on the 2nd of every February. Waverley Walker is cooking while Cook Washington is spending a short furlough in Denver. Hurry back, Dave, we miss your “beef a la Span- ish.” Wm. N. Irvin, formerly a member of troop H, but late of San Francisco, has re-enilsted. Welcome, “Bill.” Mrs. Sergt. Kellam, who went east for her health, is on the rapid road to recovery. Cheer up “Tex,” she'll be back. Privates Dunlap, Nelson, Montgom- ery, Smith and Wright were dis- charged during the past week. They left for the Bast singing “Never again, Miss ‘Shy-Ann’.” Representatives from the troop won first honors in the pool and bowling tournament recently conclud ed. Srgts. Holmes and Hurt, Wagon- er, Sol. Sanford and Private Mont- gomery wielded the cues, while Sergt. Leonard, Corp. Caldwell, Priv- ates’ Dunlap and Smith “cleaned up” on the alleys. Cook Morris is wearing a genial smile these days, A fair lady is wear ing his diamond. Joe Harris, our popular represent- ative at the 9th cavalry Exchange, ie passing the cigars. (Guess.) TROOP L. Privates Campbell and Seabron were discharged the th inst. Both got “character excellent.” Private Henderson was discharged the same day. “Character good.” On Feb. 22, Troop L will give a grand ball and a good time is anticl- pated by all. TROOP K. First Sergt. Thomas D. Shelton has , gone to Washington, D. C., to visit relatives. “Tom” was discharged the rd inst., but re-enlisted and took a three months’ furlough. Sergt. Johnson, also discharged the frd inst., has re-enlisted and gone to THE STATESMAN—S5 ver in the near future, about Feb. 29, and will play Y. M. C. A. Our regimental band will give the weekly concert Thursday night and troop K is going to “pull off” a swell dance afterwards. Of course, the menu will not be forgotten. Private John Hunter is in the hos- pital with a broken collar bone, the result of an accident. Private Wm. Moore is in the hos- pital in Denver awaiting the decision of the pension board. Moore will be discharged on disability. TROOP C. “Doc” Buckner has been discharged and “took on” three fresh years. Luck to you, “Buck.” Private Colley, who went blind some time ago and was discharged on dis- ability, has regained his sight and re- enlisted for troop C. They all come back to C, TROOP |. Private Geo. Heagood was dis- charged the 7th inst. and is visiting relatives in Clear Springs, Ala. Private Thomas H. Henshaw was discharged the 7th also, and is visit- ing in Denver. Sergeant Williams is in the hospital with a broken leg. His horse stum- bled and fell on him the 17th ult. Private Cary H. Lewis has re-enlist- ed and now has three more long years to do. Luck to you, Cary. BAND. Mr. Chas. E. Hammock has placed an order with the Beuscher Band In- strument Co. for a new gold plated trombone. The band will visit Denver in the spring on concert tour and will ap- pear at the Auditorium. Prof. Hammond wil] play a program devoted to Negro compositions in the near future. Our weekly concerts are the great- est things yet. The Saturday concerts at Truckey’s department store in Cheyenne are en- jored by thousands, Over 5,000 heard last Saturday's program. - The new post laundry will be op- ened by the first of March. _ Ft. Russell is to have a horse show ‘in the near future. - The Ninth Cavalry will give a “ballo en Marchera” on Feb. 16th. The jsanth Horse believes in good times and we are having them, too. Co. I, signal corps, has gone to No- gales, Ariz. Uncle Sam is looking out for America’s interest on the border. [Received too late last week] TRAD A The dance of last saturday evening at Troop A was a great success as are all the excellent social functions giv- en by this splendid troop. “More anon.” Private L. J. Whitfield is now at the army hospital, Ft. Logan. He will shortly ba discharged, physical dis- ability being the cause. Private Evans, lately discharged, has re-enlisted and is taking a course at the Farrier’s school, Ft. Riley; Kan- sas. TROOP B. Mrs, Banks, wife of the genial ser- geant, has been ill since her return from a visit with relatives in the East. The crack rifle team of this troop will compete with the champion team oO. Troop E during the week. Sergt. Pelty, Howell and White, with Private Phillips, compose this team. Eight recruits have been given to Sergt. Banks for “drill instructions.” The sergeant being an expert drill master, the “rookies” will be much wiser upon the completion of his course, Sixty recruits will arrive from Jef- ferson Barracks during the week, these to be assigned to the several troops as needed. Privates Herring and Pullam, re- cently discharged, are on vacation, the former being at New York while the jatter is at Chatanooga, TROOP C. A very painful, but not serious, ac- cident happened to Private Young re- cently, the effects from which he is rapidly recovering. TROOP E. Trumpeter Chatman is confined at the post hospital as a result of an in- jured foot. é Six men have been discharged by this troop during the week, with two re-enlistments. Oh, you Wyoming wind! TROOP F. This troop has the good fortune of being given five recruits recently. Private Leonard Coleman is ap- pointed lance corporal by C. O. Trum- peter. Daniel Roberts is now enjoy- ing a month’s furlough. BAND. The dancing school, under the ef- ficient tutelage of Prop. (?) Elazer and Powell, will be the means of giv- ing training and amusement to mem- bers of the band. Drum Major Harris has been on the sick list for the past several days. Band concert at Troop L this week. The new programs are right. Have you seen them? Much ado in social circles by way of preparation for the forthcoming mask ball to be held at Troop L, 17th inst. Captain and Mrs. Young enter- tained Valentine day at a dinner party in honor of the seventy-fourth birthday of Mrs. Burroughs, the grandmother of Mrs. Young. Those present pronounce this the most en- joyable occasion ever, voted the captain and Mrs. Young charming host and hostess and wishing for grandmother many happy returns of the day. VALENTINE WEDDING. Valentine is not only guilty of car- rying hideous presents and terrifying pranks, for at times he has in his sachel Mr, Cupid Last Tuesday evening he and his dame witnessed the solemnizing of matrimony be- tween Mr. A. H. Porter of this city as we : ® = aoe peace Premiers ate | ae é = rt oe hy Ea y > ? { rr ; may é < ail i oi ica Fs 2 4 ‘ x 0 os ae a ag ; Sy ’ al oe Pe 5 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 SOLICITED —————— and Miss Lulu Morton of Kansas City, Mo., at the home of Mr. W. A. Gate- wood, 3233 Marion street. Rey. Banks officiated. With the exception of Mr. H. F. Chambers, recently of Tuskegee, Ala., and Mrs. J. A. Mansfield of Chicago, only near relatives witnessed the ceremony. Miss Morton came to Denver last September from Kansas City to visit her sister, Mrs. Gatewood, and.tc en- joy a much merited vacation which she had earned through several years’ teaching in the public schools of Mis- souri. At her home she has the dis- tinction of being one of Missouri’s “most competent teachers,” -and like all faithful workers for humanity's uplift, she did not bury her talent upon coming to Denver. She immedi- ately became active in social and re- ligious activities, taking hold willing- ly wherever opportunity presente. She has attached herself to Zion Pap- tist church and has won a host of friends. The bride was becomingly attired in a beautiful gown of white duchess satin, real lace, pearls and diamonds, the trosseau being the gift of her unele, Granville Walker, of Kansa> City. The wedding march was by Mendelssohn, played by Miss Dimple Gatewood. Mr. Porter is one of Den- yer’s property owners and will take his bride to his handsome home on Ogden street. The best wishes of many friends go with Mr. and Mrs. Porter. Mr. Albert Porter has established himself too well to require descriptive mention. He is a property holder in the city and also in the colored colony near Allensworth, Calif. Their host of friends extend them hearty con- gratulations. The soda dispensers are making ar- rangements for their entertainment this year that surpass even their best efforts in the past, and everyone knows that is going some! We will report the details as they are worked out, but you may rest assured they will be genuine treats, every one. THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BARBER SHOP CHAS. HACKLEY, Prop. 2014 Champa St. PHONE CHAMPA 2275 CHIEF POINTS IN LIFE'S CAREER Importance of Selecting a Vocation Interestingly Told. ADOLESCENT PERIOD NOTED. Philosophic Presentation of the Results of a Fixed Aim In Life and the Problem of Achieving Success—Many Fail Because of Not Having a Definite Purpose In View. By MISS BLANCHE M. WADE. No life is worth while without some special vocation either in view or in practice. It is a long and tedious journey at the best to attain success in a professional or business career, and the problem of every one upon entering such a career is how he can be most effective in his chosen vocation. In early life it is the duty of parents to study the natural expression and bent of the child's mind, to watch every indication of genius or ability in any direction and to assist its development by tactful suggestions and a proper training of the child's thoughts. It is necessary to do this, as a child is no more likely to develop high efficiency if allowed to follow his own inclinations unchecked than is a current of electricity if set free. In order to find out the child's preferences the parent should watch him at play, notice the kinds of play that seem to appeal to the child most, as he grows older take him to watch people employed in different vocations and then lead him to discover the advantages and disadvantages of each. As a rule the little fellow longs to be a soldier, sailor or policeman. He is attracted by uniforms. As he grows older the love of power and money appeals to him more and more, and oftimes his early selection of a vocation is discarded for another. The little girl frequently desires to be a fashionable dressmaker, teacher or singer. She wishes the praise of the public. Later on in life it often happens that her natural instinct for domesticity asserts itself and her childhood dreams are forgotten. Since the child's ideas change to such an extent the further duty devolved upon the parent or guardian is to help the child select the proper objective point upon which to direct his energies, to encourage him to focus his energies upon that point and to stimulate him to continued effort to the end that his mind may develop to the fullest extent. No one should drift into a vocation. A large number of young people have no definite plan of life in view, but go out into the world thinking that they must take the first thing that is offered to them. They do not stop to realize that in this day of countless opportunities for men and women alike they can choose their own vocation, although to a certain extent this is true of educated people only. In the present era of new openings for women the young woman can hardly fail to find her proper sphere when she may take her choice of such THE STATESMAN-6 occupations as nursing, office work, domestic science instruction, art, medicine, teaching, music, photography, dentistry, etc. The young man has even more choice in the line of law, the pulpit, agriculture, mechanics, journalism, banking, science, architecture, engineering, real estate advertising and many others. Ofttimes a person has to lay aside a cherished desire to follow a certain vocation in life and take up another because of family obligations. Such obligations may compel one to choose a distasteful occupation in order to provide for those near and dear. Those whose families have supported them up to a certain time and who need their pecuniary assistance should first consider their debt to their families. If however, this item does not have to be considered then one is practically free to follow any vocation he wishes and should consider it seriously. Before deciding what vocation one intends to follow through life it is advisable for a person to get the frank opinions of parents and friends concerning their estimate of what he is suited for, since a person's own inclination for a certain career is frequently no indication of his natural fitness for that calling, as few people possess the power of accurate self analysis. Frequently a person chooses a vocation because his environment has been such as to train his thoughts along that line. ARMSTRONG ASSOCIATION. What It Is Doing For Uplift Among Afro-Americans. The Armstrong association, in Philadelphia, of which Dr. Carl E. Grammer is president, having succeeded in opening up many fields of useful employment for colored mechanics and skilled laborers, has now turned its attention to the women of the race and proposes to organize them into various guilds for their improvement along various lines of work and the procurement of employment for them. The Colored Women's Industrial association is the name that the organization is to take, and the first branch of the organization to be formed will be that of the shirt waist makers. There are to be formed various other branches, but each is to work independently of the others, although federated. The object of the association will be for the women to meet from time to time and exchange ideas as to how they may be mutually benefited. CLEAR THE DANGER LINE. Influence of National Independent Political League Widening. The National Independent Political league is controlled by honest men, who believe that there should be a division of the Negro vote on economic and general lines, says the Indianapolis (Ind.) Freeman. Bishop Alexander Walters, Rev. J. Milton Waldron, Rev. S. L. Corrothers, Editors G. C. Clement and G. L. Knox are finding a great many thoughtful and farseeing colored men who think it well to make an effort to place the Democratic party under some obligation to treat the colored man with proper consideration should that party secure control of the government. It is conceded that it is dangerous for any race to be regarded as the slave of one great party and the natural enemy of the other. --- THE FIRST WORLD WAR The Sea MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO. MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. Sister Mary 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. 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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 WALTERS SPEAKS » TOLEGISLATORS Keystone Lavmakers Hear Speech by Noted Churchman. RACE MUST STAND ON MERIT, Progress of Colored Americans, Their Struggles and Aspirations, Cited In Eloquent Address by Bishop Alex- ander Walters of New York Before House of Representatives. While in Harrisburg, Pa., on an off- ela] visit to the A. M. E. Zion churches in his episcopal district recently Bish- op Alexander Walters of New York was invited by the speaker of the leg- islature to deliver an address to the members before leaving the city. He accepted the invitation, stating that his stay was brief and therefore he would not have the time to prepare his speech. Having been introduced by Speaker Cox, Bishop Walters spoke in part as follows: Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives: 1 highly apprectate the honor con ferred upon me by your amiable and gifted speaker in presenting me to this honored and august body. I took advantage of my official visit to the churches of my denom{nation in this city to take a look at your most beautiful capitol. It is the hand- somest building I have ever seen, A great many Americans when traveling abroad are wont to praise foreign in stitutions to the detriment of our own. Unitke the young American while abroad who was shown many things of interest and among them some rare old buildings such as we haven't in ‘America, in every case he would say, “Ob, yes; it is grand, but we can beat it In the States.” I am very sorry that I failed to see this beautiful building before I visited several public buildings in Europe, notably tke hall of justice in Brus- sels and the Art museum in Vienna. Had I seen this building before I went abroad I could have truthfully said, “Oh, yes; it is great, but we can beat ft in Harrisburg, Pa.” On behalf of my race I take this opportunity to thank the speaker, who at all times and places bas shown his Interest {n our welfare by saying the kind word and doing the kind deed. I thank the legislature, each mem- ber of it, for the generous appropria- tions made to the many colored Insti- tutions, but for your munificent gifts some of them would never have exist- ed, and nearly all would have closed their doors ere this. I thank you for the noble, stand yon have taken In re gard to the civil and political rights of the black man. But for the splen @id efforts of that able and cour ageous son of Pennsylvania, Thaddeus Stevens, backed by the sentiment of fair play for all men, my friend, the Hon. Harry W. Bass would not be a ember of this body tonight were It a for such manly men as Stevens ‘was. Our Progress Since Emancipation. ar. teawe aeate aatantakhiae Anannial THE STATESMAN—7 progress since our emancipation. 15 1862 we possessed comparatively noth- ing. Today our personal and rea! es- tate fs valued at more than $800,000,- 000. We hve bankers and merchants of all classes und a large number of planters. We represent in homes $376,000, In farm land $325,000, in school property $12,000,000 and in church property $37,000,000. Our Intellectual progress has been greater than our financial grewth. The Negro has shown himself to be the equal of any other race in intellectual! possibilities. This is evidenced by the high honors taken by Afro-Americans from the wealthiest and most infinen- tial institutions of learning in this country. We have proof of this state k ‘ ; & c oy 3 ; er = of B bl ~ ba Ut Pe re! : “s fr & >; ; 4 Kea A sai ae > —_ BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS. ment In the persons of Professor Du- bois, Judge R. H. Terrell and Roscoe Conkling Bruce, who won signa! hon- ors from Harvard, the most famous educational institution in America. To this number | desire to add the name of Young Locke, a colored man of your own state, who recently won a Rhodes scholarship and is now studying at Oxford, in England. His record there is most commendable. Within the last thirty years we have been able to eliminate over 50 per cent of our illiteracy. We bave 1,500,000 children fn the public schools and 140,- 000 students in the higher institutions; students learning trades, 26,000; teach- ers, 30,000. There are 50,000 volumes in colored libraries, 256 institutions for higher education, 500 physicians, 550 lawyers, 2,000 bocks written by members of the race and about 400 newspapers under our management. We consider this a creditable showing for forty-five years of freedom. Our Moral and Religious Progress. We have made marvelous progress along moral and religious lines. Mr. Dougliss used to say, “We are to be taeasured from the depth whence we came, and not from the height to which we are to attain.” We are aware that Continued on page 10; DID THE MAIL CARRIER PASS YOU BY ? LIN Why worry? A Long Distance i % wees ti bring you the an- ey swer. It’s simple Call LONG Reh DISTANCE. 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 Nery ese | ee ean ENGRAVERS APM PRINTERS! Pa Aas toe Tne 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. THE 528 15th Street Phone Main 5811 CALL AT THIS OFFICE FOR UP-TO-DATE PRINTING PROMPT SERVICE | PRICES REASONABLE J. H. BIGGINS 2231 WASHINGTON FURNITURE | REPAIRING See ti FURNITURE | BOUGHT AND SOLD | Aaaanaannannnadanannnaadaa | D. J. SULLIVAN FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS | Artistic Funeral Designs at Short Notice Your Patronage Appreciated 534 15th St., near Welton Phone Main 2488 wuManwanaunnnanannnnaaagaanua |3. W. Turner H. F. Chambers | Phone Champa 2219 | Cosmopolitan Tailoring Company Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Clothes Clean- ed and Pressed Suits Sponged and Pressed at Popular Prices. All Kinds of Repair Work nese Done SUITS MADE TO ORDE! 1920 ARAPAHOE ST. DENVER The Statesman Published Every Saturday at Denver, Colorado. 1026 19th Street C. A. FRANKLIN, Editor. One year ... $2.00 Six months ... $1.00 Three months .. $ .50 Entered at the postoffice at Denver, Colorado, as second class mailmatter. PHONE MAIN 7905. A Slap at the Race House bill No. 240, an act concerning marriage, is before the legislature. It provides, among other things, that no license for marriage shall be issued to imbeciles, criminals, drunkards, nor to white persons to marry Africans or Mongolians. Marriage is a contract between two persons, and therefore this law prohibiting intermarriage will work no hardship on Negroes that it does not on whites. Yet since this bill puts us on the same footing as Mongolians who are not citizens, and with criminals and insane persons, it deserves attention. If there was a pronounced tendency toward marriage between the races, and the community was suffering in health and morals as a result, we could understand such legislation. But such is not the case. Intermarriage is but little found in this state. The legislators themselves know that. To pass legislation placing colored citizens among the pariahs, simply because intermarriage is possible, is a deliberate offense against us. If such is the intention, we wish voters to note well who favor the measure. The merits of such legislation are doubtful. The relationship between the sexes is above legislative act. Honorable relationship in marriage is approved of by public opinion. The artificial withdrawal of license to marry by prejudiced legislation does not change the attraction of the sexes nor the moral law. The effect of such withdrawal is therefore to lower the legal status of honorable persons of the two races to that of those having illegitimate relationship. The history of the antisecgenation laws of the South is that a premium is placed upon wrong doing upon the women of our race. For any state that will deny them honorable marriage relationship, no matter who the man may be, thinks too little of them to protect them where even men of their own race are the offenders. It will be to the shame of the Colorado women if they support this measure. The darkest blot upon slavery was the treatment of our women, and if the caste line between the races was crossed then, it will be now, no matter what laws are enacted. We see no need of such legislation here in Colorado. We believe that the legislature is making of this an expression of its contempt for us. Colorado is in the hands of Democracy. By its fruit it will be judged. Its appeals to our voters in time of election are fair sounding. Yet already two measures are in the legislature which are against us. Our colored Democratic workers have a responsibility and they must not shirk it. This bill must be amended so as to free our race from the stigma it seeks to place upon it. Speaking of the failure of a co-operative mercantile establishment there, a Pueblo contemporary said recently that the cause was "poor man- THE STATESMAN-8 ntesman WI MS. ths .....$1.00 Three months .. $ .50 Colorado, as second class mallmatter. agement and poor patronage." The jueblo paper has taken the generally accepted view that poor patronage is a contributing cause to failure, yet sober thought shows clearly that this is really a result of poor management. People have to buy food and some one supplies it. Had this store had good management there would have been no poor patronage. To our mind it is a fatal weakness in colored business men not to realize that they too, whatever their business, are in competition with white men in the same line. Our laborers already know the power of the competition of foreign born whites, our professional men know that their white competitors are their greatest difficulty, and our business men should wake up and know also that the whole world is one vast market and they must match service with any man. It will not do to offer our goods and expect race pride to bring the patronage of colored people. Merit, good management and all else that makes a good business man are needed by colored men as well as white. We cannot build around us artificial barriers which will guarantee to ourselves the full support of our own people. Because we do a printing business, is no reason why our patrons should be satisfied with inferior work or be overcharged. The Negro grocery, restaurant, doctor, lawyer and in fact all our endeavor are measured by the world's standards of excellence, not by one which we set in our own race. We must measure up or fail. Good business requires good management. It means good patronage. We ought not seek to delude ourselves by saying that poor patronage is what closes up our businesses. Patronage is always responsive to management. When we fail, let's go to the bottom and see why, and not seek to hide our shameful failure by blaming our customers who show their kinship to all the world by seeking the best market for their purchasing. NOTES OF THE PEOPLES' PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The pastor has been called away on ecclesiastical business in Kansas, to be gone a fortnight. He will occupy the pulpit the first Sunday in March at both diets of the services. The friends and congregation are asked to keep up the interest of the church by their attendance and finance for these two weeks of the pastor's absence. Sermon topics, 19th inst. 11 a. m., "A New Heaven and a New Earth." 6:45 p. m., Y. P. C. E. 7:30 p. m., preaching. A strong presentation of the truth will be the feature of the morning discourse by an educated and cultured college man. He hails from one of the best universities of the country. The evening discourse will be no means a lesser light. Come and hear them. Last Sunday night the following persons were publicly received as full members into the church after their --- TERMS WINTER T TO THE GULF The resorts on the Gulf Coast and in Florida climate, unsurpassed by any in the world day. Attractions without number and opportunity out-of-door life and pleasure abound. Golf on clay courts; riding and motoring to your picturesque roads through luxuriant tropical scenery and fishing at sea; surf bathing in winter at all. Our lines form the most direct route to all Standard Sleeping Cars between Denver and Jackson City of Mexico. Special round-trip Winter Tourist Fares, and stop-overs, are on sale daily until April 30 at resort points in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Mexico. There are also attractive fares via the Gulf Tours, going or returning through We will be pleased to furnish you, on request, information regarding these attractive winter fairs you a copy of our interesting folder, "Summit literature descriptive of these resorts, hotel ra T. E. FISHER, WINTER TRIPS TO THE GULF COAST The resorts on the Gulf Coast and in Florida furnish ideal winter climate, unsurpassed by any in the world—every day a summer day. Attractions without number and opportunities unequaled for out-of-door life and pleasure abound. Golf links the finest; tennis on clay courts; riding and motoring to your heart's delight over picturesque roads through luxuriant tropical scenery; yachting, rowing and fishing at sea; surf bathing in winter at a summer temperature. Our lines form the most direct route to all points south. Through Standard Sleeping Cars between Denver and Fort Worth, connecting with cars to Galveston, New Orleans, Jacksonville, San Antonio and City of Mexico. Special round-trip Winter Tourist Fares, allowing liberal limits and stop-overs, are on sale daily until April 30, 1911, to the principal resort points in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Cuba and Mexico. There are also attractive fares to the City of Mexico via the Gulf Tours, going or returning through Florida and Cuba. We will be pleased to furnish you, on request, with detailed information regarding these attractive winter fares and also to send you a copy of our interesting folder, "Summit to the Sea," and other literature descriptive of these resorts, hotel rates, etc.—Write today. COLORADO & SOUTHERN L COLORADO & SOUTHERN LINES baptismal vows were confirmed: Madames Vera Finney, Allie Passmore, Louis Moore; Misses Florence Crawford, Lena Daniels and Messrs. J. r. Gibbs, J. H. Maddox. The Sacrament of baptism was administered to Misses Daniels, Lora McIntyre, Mrs. Moore. A grand musical entertainment, followed by the serving of refreshments, will take place Wednesday night next, Washington's birthday. Each buyer of a ticket will get a saucer of cream free. Wm. G. Campbell is manager of same. If he fails this time in his effort, it will be the first. Let everybody rally and help this brother in the undertaking. Events of the future at this church: Episcopal Cantata; Musical Recital extraordinary by choir and other talents of the sister churches, trained by Prof. H. Watson; banquet under the auspices of the Sunday Alliance. Dates. March 16. 23 and 30. SCOTT CHURCH. Rev. A. F. Ragatz, pastor of Christ M. E. church, will give his famous cartoon lecture March 2, for the benefit of Shorter and Scott's churches. This will be a high class entertainment and we urge all lovers of humor, sentiment, pathos and song in caricature to attend this entertainment. Rev. A. M. Ward will deliver the Communion sermon Sunday afternoon. This will be the last quarterly conference. Rev. J. J. Cabbell will be here in the morning and afternoon and will leave for the Springs the same afternoon, where he goes to preach for the Rev. Stephens at night. The pastor will leave for the seat of the annual conference March 6th, which meets in Wichita, Kansas, on the ninth. Members and friends who have pledged to give something for the benevolences are urged to hand the same in before the above date. The Ladies' Aid Society had an enthusiastic meeting last Thursday af- ternoon. They have planned to give a novel entertainment on Tuesday evening, March 28th. The admission will be a penny for every year you have been married and ten cents for those who have not been married. Misses Bessie Jacobs and Edna Swish arrived in the city last week. Miss Jacobs has been teaching a district school in the state of Missouri. The subject for Sunday evening will be "God's Waiting Ones." The services last Sunday were enthusiastic and well attended. We wish to thank our many friends for this encouragement. Sunday, the 26th, will be Benevolence day. A souvenir will be given to each one paying a dollar or more on the benevolence. LADIES' TAILORING AND FASHIONABLE Ladies' Suits Remodeled Connected with the London Clothes Cleaning and Pressing Co. 76-78 Broadway Denver, Colo. Phone South 659 IF YOU WANT A LOAD OF KINDLING COLORADO AND SOUTHERN Madam J. M. Mason DRESSMAKING PARLORS AND ROOMS HOUSES AND 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 Curtls 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 — Two unfurnished rooms at 2312 Cleveland place. Rent, $6.00 per month. 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 room for rent in modern house at 1039 E. 26th avenue. FOR RENT—Five room cottage for $13. Enquire at 2761 Glenarm Place. FOR RENT—Furnished front room at 1651 Lafayette street; phone York 5304. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms suitable for man and wife at 2959 California street. Phone Purple 1515. Mrs. Douglass. FOR RENT—Seven room furnished --- THE STATESMAN—9 of all kinds. Pompa es made. Phone M JUST OF Pride of the West All kinds of cleaning repairing at 1829 An Main. 1042. SKINNER & house, cheap. Enquire at this office. 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—Nicely furnished room, moder nhouse, gentlemen preferred. Mrs. Branford, 1258 Champa street. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms at 1439 Elati street, close in. Gentlemen preferred. FOR RENT—Two nicely furnished room at 719 West Eighth avenue. Phone South 2411. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in modern house. Call Phone Blue 2702 FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a modern house for gentlemen. Mrs. J. S. Mason, 2352 Humboldt street, phone York 4632. FOR RENT — Nicely furnished rooms at 2449 Welton Street. Mrs. Steele, phone Purple 608. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a modern house, 2415 Court Place. Mrs. Perteet. FOR RENT — Furnished rooms: Mrs. R. B. Anderson, 2421 Ogden St. Phone Blue 2601. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms at 2852 Welton street. Mrs. Oden. FOR RENT—Large commodious rooms in modern house at 709 28th street. Nicely furnished. Mrs. Hunter. ANNOUNCEMENT. In order that the chairmen of the various departments of the State Federation may not be used in other places on the program by the program committee, or be sent as delegates from clubs, since each one is by virtue of her office a representative, the names are given herewith: Music—Mrs. Clara Banks, Colorado Springs. Domestic Science—Mrs. R. T. Anderson, Denver. Philanthropy—Mrs. Emma Basefield, field, Pueblo. Professionals—Mrs. Esther Morris, Denver. Business—Mrs. E. E. Braxton, Colorado Springs. Literature—Miss Espanola Guynn, Denver. Education—Mrs. M. L. Gudgell, Colorado Springs. Rescue Work—Mrs. Lucile Hargrove, Pueblo. Temperance—Mrs. Dorcas Watson, Pueblo. Mothers' Clubs—Mrs. Carrie North, Pueblo. E. B. BUTLER. President. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED. Call on Mrs. G. W. Anderson at 2562 Glenarm Place, for Hair Goods of all kinds. Pompadours and Switches made. Phone Main 7425. 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. BILL DENOUNCED At a meeting of the Peoples' Sunday Alliance, February 12, 1911, the following resolutions were adopted and a committee appointed to wait upon the introducers of a bill, Mesdames Lafferty, Kerwin, Jones and Riddle, Bill 240, concerning marriage and making an appropriation therewith: Whereas, Bill 240 is an unjust and proscriptive measure, and is a direct attempt to proscribe, insult and rob every colored citizen in this state of a moral right guaranteed to all other citizens, and as said bill is calculated to encourage illicit relations instead of encouraging high moral conduct, and MAYME JETER, Manager THE HOTEL "Denver O ENTIRELY NEW AND N Accommodations 2226 Larimer street PROMPT THE CHESTER TWENTY-THIRD & LAWREN THE CHESTERFIELD ART CO. TWENTY-THIRD & LAWRENCE STS., - DENVER, COLO. Made in Oil Painting, Sepia, work guaranteed first class. Frames on the market at a mod Made in Oil Painting, Sepia, Water Colors and Crayon. All work guaranteed first class. 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C CASH, Traveling Agent Whereas, this bill is vicious, inconsistent and a malignant attack upon a class of American citizens who are as homogeneous to our institutions, and more so, than many others who hail from foreign shores, who are not placed under the ban of such stigmatizing discriminations, and Whereas, we do not seek such marital relations, and there is no reliable scientific evidence to prove that marriage between healthy persons of different races are a menace to society, and as it classes us with inebriates, idiots, lunatics and criminals: Be it resolved, that on this birthday of our sainted Lincoln, that we accept and approve of all measures pertaining to the science of eugenesis, giving the progeny a clean bill of health, but to combine them with unreasonable and unjust race prescription, is to chain the godess of hygiene to his satanic majesty. 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