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FRANKLIN'S PAPER THE STATESMAN SENATOR BREAKKS PRECEDENT The Effort to Keep Colored Boy out of West Point Brings Letter from Wyoming Correspondent The Effort to Keep Colored Boy out of West Point Brings Letter from Wyoming Correspondent Twenty-Second Year SENATOR BREA PRI The Effort to Keep Colore Brings Letter from W Cheyenne, Wyo., March 1, 1911. Mr. Editor of Statesman, Denver, Colo.: Dear Sir:—No doubt many of us recall the uneasiness that prevailed among our white brothers because a Negro in the person of Nolle R. Smith of Cheyenne had been appointed through a competitive examination to take the entrance examination to the West Point military academy in January, 1910. We also recall that Mr. Smith reported for examination at Ft. Logan, Colo., before a board of eleven U. S. army officers and passed a very severe physical and mental examination, yet he was not admitted to the army officers' school. At the time of the examination Robert Dillman, white, was the principal candidate from Wyoming; Nolle R. Smith was first alternate, and Joseph Palmer, white, was second alternate. Dillman failed to pass the physical examination and was disqualified, thus throwing Smith first in line. For reasons never expressed, Smith was overlooked and Palmer was given the place at West Point. He entered there with other candidates March 1, 1911. When he came up for the spring examinations in June he failed and was dismissed from the academy. According to precedent Smith was again in line for appointment, but Sen. C. Dow Clark of Wyoming, who made the appointment, has notified Dillman, the man who failed to pass the physical examination, that he can appear before a board of officers in May, 1911, and again be examined for entrance. Then comes a letter from Sen. F. E. Warren, the junior senator from Wyoming, to Mr. Smith, telling him that his name has been put before President Taft and that if he so desires to accept he will be appointed to take the examination for the U. S. Consular Service. Should he take the examination and receive the coveted appointment it --- DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1911 would probably be to some out of the way place, in a tropical climate, where conditions would be almost unbearable. After years of hard and diligent work he might be able to work himself up to a more desirable post. But the question arises, "Is it worth while for him to go into the service?" Mr. Smith is now engaged with his father in the stock raising and contracting business. His prospects here are sufficiently good to warrant his refusal to accept the appointment, and besides his father needs him in conducting his business. When asked for his decision in the matter Mr. Smith said he was not in a position to say definitely what he would do. He has been engaged in a law suit over 320 acres of valuable land near Cheyenne for over a year, and has won the suit. He has out a short time until he must take up his residence on his homestead and he could not do so and accept the post as consul if he should pass the examination. Besides, Mr. Smith says there is more in it for the young man to get some land, fight his way to the front than in trying to do so on the salary received as a government employe. Let us hope that Mr. Smith has taken the right view of the matter, and that he may have success in his chosen vocation, that of contractor and ranchman. BAPTISTS AND MISSION WORK Rev. Edwards has returned from a meeting with the white Baptists of the state which was held in Pueblo last week. The meeting was for the purpose of establishing the conditions under which missionary work should be done in this state. Up to this time the conditions have been that the white Baptists have given equally with the colored for the maintenance of such colored Baptist Missions as exist, the money of colored Baptists being sent to the Home Mission Soci- ety of New York, which is the Mission Board of the white Baptists of the North and West. These conditions as agreed upon for the future are that the whites shall give equally with the colored for the maintenance of the Colorado missions, but that the money from colored churches shall be sent to the National Baptist Association, the colored national organization, and that a memorandum only of the money be sent to the Home Mission Society. The changed conditions are eminently satisfactory to the colored churches. REV. WALLACE GOES TO CONFERENCE. Rev. J. N. Wallace is preparing to go to the conference of the M. E. Church next week in Wichita, Kansas. His reports are about closed on the second year's work and are gratifying evidences of the growth of Scott Church. Since coming to the city, Rev. Wallace has added much to its numerical strength and has made it a church which carries the best wishes of all people. It has the active support of a large number of non-members which fact alone speaks volumes for the work being done there. It is little wonder therefore that the church wishes a return of its pastor. The past gives reason for the hope that the future will be even greater. CITY NEWS Engine No. 3 was called to the fire house at 20th and Curtis sts. Thursday for a few hours, long enough for it to distinguish itself by beating the other companies there out on a run. They say the colored boys turned two corners on the others and were just gone. --- The Pendennis Club gives to social Denver one treat each season. This year it was a formal dancing party at Dania hall on Tuesday night. Amid a setting of Palms and pretty decorations of bunting, the dancers weaved the measures of the dance. They were themselves resplendent in fashions latest creations. The Pendennis Club is one of the few social organizations that has lived. It seems destined to grow into greater honor, for its affairs are the ne plus ultra of swelldom. The soda dispensers are making arrangements 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. FIVE CENTS A COPY THE PUBLIC'S DUTY So general has been the favorable comment upon our editorial of last week, in which we complained of the failure of colored supporters of Democracy to secure results from their activity of last fall, that we are convinced that the race is a practical unit in its desire, and disagrees only in the methods by which it is to be secured. We again discuss the matter, presenting such facts and reasoning as we hope will lead to a betterment of our returns from politics. The substantial results of victory in any campaign are bargained for in a complexity of "deals" before election. It is only the minor matters, the unforeseen emergencies and details, which are left to be settled after election. It follows, therefore, that the Negro's problem is to establish reciprocal relations with political parties before elections. Practical politicians have seen in our neglect to make bargains to our advantage, an opportunity for self. We have made possible the trading in business opportunities that are under public supervision. The Statesman wishes it understood that it believes the laborer is worthy of his hire, and finds no fault with the distribution among colored people of the business opportunities which politics controls, just the same as these rewards are given to whites. What we complain of is that the spoil for individuals has superceded all other considerations. Laws inimical to us are easily enacted because our only deals are for the benefit of individuals. These individuals are human and are little likely to forego their benefits for the chance of helping the whole race. It is the mass of us that is at fault for permitting such a system to prevail when a little effort will overcome it. The community will find leaders who will work for the common good just as soon as it exerts itself in that direction. So long as it is inactive, it will be bought, sold and represented. Good leaders now are handicapped by the general knowledge that they have little following. Frequently the worst leaders can appear the better for they make appeals that sound right, but are vicious from beginning to end. For instance, a valiant champion of certain Democrats who ran in the recent election was a Republican dismissed from office for conduct unbecoming him. Having caused the vacancy in his department, he had first hand knowledge of it. What a sorry spectacle the race makes clamoring for representation with such a spokesman! Continued on editorial page tion, besides seven student assistants. The Rev. Dr. Pezavia O'Connell of Salisbury, Md., was unanimously elected to the chair of church history and Scripture exegesis made vacant by the death of Dr. John L. Ewell, who for twenty years held that position. Dr. O'Connell is a man of unusual scholarship. Professor Morris Jastrow, Jr., of the University of Pennsylvania, where Dr. O'Connell took his degree, says: "He has the mind and method of a real investigator, and I am satisfied that he will make additions to our knowledge of the Old Testament. He has also a most lucid and happy manner of exposition, and I cannot imagine any better fortune for aspirants to knowledge in a seminary than to come into contact with such a man." President Francis Brown of the Union Theological seminary speaks of him as "a scholar of remarkable ability and a gentleman of cultivation and personal attractiveness." The position in the School of Law made vacant by the death of Mr. Thomas I. Woodward, who for eight years had been a lecturer on the law of real estate, was not filled. On recommendation of the dean, Mr. George Francis Williams, one of the professors was appointed to temporarily fill the chair for the remainder of the year. The report of the treasurer showed the institution without debt. The budget for the year, however, reveals the fact that only by the most rigid economy can a deficit be avoided on account of the large increase of students and the enlargement of the teaching force. The rapid increase of Young Men's Christian association buildings for colored men in the north and south has made a demand for a training school for secretaries. At the urgent request of the International Young Men's Christian association committee the board has authorized the opening of a Young Men's Christian association training school, the work to be provided for by the present teaching force in the School of Theology and college, with assistance from the officers of the central Young Men's Christian association and from the two international secretaries who are located in this city. Mothers' Day Nursery to Reopen. At the February meeting of the Lincoln Settlement association held in the interest of the Mothers' Day nursery in Brooklyn, plans were perfected for the reopening of the nursery early in March. The officers of the day nursery department of the Settlement association are: President Dr. V. Morton-Jones; vice president. Mrs. Alice Wiley Seay; secretary. Miss Gertrude E. Johnson; assistant secretary, Miss Catherine E. Washington; treasurer, W. Russell Johnson. The effort to elect United States senators by a direct vote of the people deserves to fail, says the Dallas (Tex.) Express. The idea is born in sin and soaked in iniquity. The very day the federal government lends its sanction to this heresy that day the national government acknowledges the legality of the unlawful and diabolical methods now being resorted to to disfranchise the Negro vote in the south. Wisdom In Becoming Politically Wise. The Illinois Idea, edited and published by Mr. S. B. Turner in Chicago, says, editorially colored men are becoming wise politically. They are taking part in all the different campaigns and are dividing their votes like any other nationality. THE STATESMAN—10 THE RACE QUESTION SOUTH. Colored Citizens Have Just Cause For Complaint, Says Dillard. In the course of his lecture on "The Growing South" at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York recently, President James H. Dillard of Tulane university, Louisiana, said: "It is doubtful whether the discussion of the race question in the south is helpful at this time. Quiet work for improved conditions is more needed than loud talk. So much has been said and done which might cause irritation that the wonder is how peaceably the millions are going on about their business. It is only the dozens and hundreds about whom we hear trouble. In my opinion, the races are settling down to a basis of gradual adjustment, which requires time and patience. If we wish to hurry let us hurry in the way of better schools, better religion, better homes and more landowners. I shall venture to mention four grounds on which I think the colored people have a right to make just complaint, the trouble may be in the north as well as in the south. "They have a right to complain of their treatment in the lower courts, which are the main courts for most of their people. It is a shame that less care is taken, has money paid, less thought given to ensure justice in these lower courts than in the higher courts. "Another just ground of complaint is the treatment which they too often receive from the employees of public service corporations, especially from the employees of common carriers, such as ticket sellers and car conductors. I mean the humiliating treatment in the way of gruff words and manner. "Still another cause of complaint is that in many parts in the south, especially in the rural districts, the colored people are not provided with public schools which are open long enough or have sufficiently competent teachers. The education of the masses must depend on the public schools, and our southern white people must learn that from every consideration of justice, as well as from every consideration of self interest, the masses of the race in the country must be brought out of the condition of ignorance and inefficiency. "The fourth complaint is that we are too apt to generalize the Negroes as a mass and judge the whole by the worst types. On the contrary, the colored people of the south should be encouraged to have self respect and race respect. Speaking before a large audience in Montgomery, Ala., recently on the duty of the Christian church toward Africa and its people, Bishop Alexander Walters of New York said the Christian church is neglecting Africa. To know the awful needs of the non-Christian world, to have an available gospel sufficient to meet that need, to be fully able to carry that gospel to those who are in need of it and not to do so is hypocrisy. Root Made Southern Senators Shiver. John Mitchell, Jr., the sagacious editor of the Richmond (Va.) 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Prompt Service --- THE STATESMAN—11 NGRAVING NKLIN Reasonable Prices --- SPORTS AND THE THE STAGE By LEON PRYOR THE R. M. A. QUARTETTE AT WORK. Last Saturday night at the Denver Motor Club, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Club Quartette had the pleasure of entertaining, and what they didn't sing wasn't worth singing. Thomas Berry, the basso, was a killer, and Julius Ragesville, the sky scraping tenor, tore the roof off the house. Officer and myself held our own. We will sing monthly for the Denver Motor Club, the D. A. C. Club and the Sigma-Sigma Club. Known throughout the country as the black Dockstader. Mr. Wm. Ward, who is creating such a grand success in the East, has just been booked over the Keith circuit for twenty weeks, playing all of the big eastern cities. FLORENCE ROBERTS IN THE NIGGER. It is rather difficult to understand why the nigger was ever written, or when written, pictorially produced. Structurally and ethically it is bad. Its theme is dismally unpleasant, and no good is accomplished by its implied insult to a race of human beings, or its offensive suggestion to a prevalent sectional sentiment. A callow but undeniably clever Harvard man is the author of "The Nigger," and also the play of the slums, named "Salvation Nell," two plays for the people that should have never been written, as they do more harm than good, and "The Nigger" is proving to be such a failure that the company that is playing in Denver this week will break up tonight, and Miss Roberts will go to New York at once to star in something that's a betterment for the whole nation of people. BARROSO'S STOCK CO. Manager Ed Lee is one of the many Negro theatrical managers that can deliver the goods. The company is playing Vicksburg, Miss. The Amets are heading the bill taking four and five calls nightly. Next is Mr. Otis McDaniels of Denver who is the comedian in his latest hit, the Money Fit; then comes two more Denver boys, Jim Brown and Sam McDaniels, singing and dancing comedians, who do the right stuff in the right way, and many other good acts, which will keep the company going the whole year round without a stop for rest. BLACK PATTI & CO. Black Patti Troubadours will be at the Howard Theater, Washington, D. C., week of March 6th, with a real show. Mr. and Mrs. Dotson, who closed last night at the Pantages Theater, were the hit of the bill during the whole week, and their singing and dancing was up to the minute. Mrs. Dotson as a trombonist was clever and Mr. Dotson is a whirlwind dancer of no small ability. And they will be ever welcome whenever in Denver. A COLORED WESTERN ACT IN NEW YORK. Miller & Lyles, two clever Chicago boys are playing in New York City, presenting a Negro western act at the Hammersteins Theater, and they are one of the best acts on the bill. There is not a song in the act, just talk, with a comedy boxing dance for a finish, and much success forever they hope. BILLY WARD. (By F. W. W.) DOTSON & LUCAS. THE STAGE The well known Malory Bros. write that they will have something new in a short time to come. I don't mean the old Mollory boys who used to be with Williams and Walker and several other big companies, but their two sons and nephews, Ed Jr. and Frank Malory, sons of Ed Malory and Mazie Brooks Malory. Their ages are respectfully, Ed 4 years and Frank three years. They are two fine boys and musically inclined and the Malory Bros. & Brooks are saving all their instruments for the young ones, and hope when they are ready to fill engagements they can be booked in colored theaters from coast to coast, which will certainly be by the time these two are old enough. Brown & Nevano are moking quite a success on the Moss & Stroll circuit in Europe. Regards to friends. ADA OVERTON WALKER. In a recent interview, Ada Overton Walker was asked, "Would it be possible for you to play with a white company?" She said, yes, but I don't want to leave my race. The race has only too few strong characters on the stage today, and while I am but a small ripple on the great ocean of Dramatic Art, I may do some good. I may inspire some racial confidence, and unless circumstances force me to the white race I shall never go. I am sorry that Mr. Williams left us. We are not strong enough to spare him to the white race, you see. I fear that if those of us who have been pioneers leave the race, we will have to start all over again, as Williams and Walker started many years ago. I am a race woman, and I am always sorry to see the white race take our genius from us. Clever colored 155-pound boxer of Cincinnati, is anxious to come West, as he thinks that he could pick up a few marks and make plenty of money. Ash and Manager Louis Smith are ready on short notice to meet the best at 155, bar none. Add. Cincinnati Athletic Club. AT THE R. M. A. CLUB. There will be a new library installed at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Club the first of next week which will make a large addition to the book lovers' rooms, where you will find the latest reading matter at all times. The clever colored company of funmakers sent word to a friend the other day stating that they were having the time of their lives. They were at the Manchester Hippodrome until past Xmas, at the Olympia, Liverpool, New Year's week. It is said to be the best Negro comedy company that has visited Europe since the time when Williams and Walker were abroad. A clever team of entertainers, Jones & Gillam, are playing at Lowell, Mass. this week. Andrew Copeland played at Supreme Theater, Jamaica Theater, last week in Amesbury, Mass. Golden Gate Trio is making quite a success touring the New England circuit. 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He has our deepest sympathy in this bereavement. The Ladies' Aid entertainment given last Tuesday was a success from every view point. A neat sum was rea-ized and every one seemed to enjoy the novel affair. Sunday will be the last day that the members and friends will have to pay up their obligation on the benevolence Monday evening the pastor will leave for the seat of the annual conference at Wichita, Kansas. All are urged to pay up Sunday and receive the souvenir that will be distributed to those who will contribute something to this department of the church. Mr. Ralph Rice is rapidly gaining his strength after what was thought to be a serious accident of a few weeks ago when a motor cycle ran into him. The choir will render an Easter cantata. Prof. Watson has begun to train the voices for their special parts. We urge all members of the choir to attend the practices regularly. Mrs. Minnie Winters is rapidly recovering from an attack of la grippe. The Sunday topics will be "The Two Commandments" in the morning and the evening "Admiration or Adoration." The night message will be the Farewell Message. Mrs. Jeannette Bailey is on the sick list. Mrs. Bailey has been visiting relatives and friends in Texas. CITY NEWS The Azalia Hackley Choral Club will render Hiawatha at Zion Baptist Church, 'tuesday,' March 21, 1911. General admission 25 cents. The Carnation Art club met Friday, Feb. 24, with Mrs. A. E. Edwards and will meet Friday, March 10, with Mrs. C. P. McKenzie, 2556 Lafayette street, and will be Literary day. An excellent program will be rendered. Mrs. W. C. Williams, President. Mrs. Eugene Reeves was ill this week The Self Improvement and Social Club will hold an important meeting Monday at the home of Mrs. Scott De Neal, 2313 Curtis street, that being the time for the election of delegates to the State Federation. All members should be present. The meeting with Miss Idia Cox on Monday had the best program in some time and marked clearly the upward trend of the club. Mrs. J. R. Contee was ill this week. Mrs. Wm. Sprague entertained a few ladies yesterday evening at tea. Matthew, a brother of Moral Keelan was a visitor from New York this week Wm. Rountree, a brother of Henry Rountree who died four months ago visited the city last week and gave to Mrs. Rountree $300 to help her now that she is bereft. Words of sympathy are little compared with such deeds. Numbered among the sick this week THE STATESMAN—13 are Mrs. Josephine Fleming, Jos. Damon, Mrs. D. Turner, Mrs. Willa May Hall, and little Artistides Chapman. COLORADO SPRINGS NOTES. The Mite Missionary Society was entertained by Miss Mamie Boyer last Friday at the residence of her sister Mrs. Maggie Carter. A splendid program was rendered. Among the most interesting numbers was the helpful address given by Mrs. Adam Jones, president of the Baptist Missionary Society. Mr. A. McCarrol left Tuesday evening for a month's visit with his mother in Alabama. The National Preachers' Home, which has been secured here through the untiring efforts of Rev. Braxton, is situated in a beautiful part of the city and is quite valuable, reflecting credit upon the A. M. E. connection. Circulars have been sent out asking assistance in furnishing, etc., and every race loving person should heartily respond with a donation, even if only a meager sum. Colorado should feel proud to have within its borders this "National Home." This shows progress. Mr. Wm. Gudgell, superintendent of Payne Chapel, will entertain the boys of his Sunday School Friday evening at his home. This event is to show the boys the Sunday school's high regard for their having won a scholarship contest, winning from the girls by a wide margin by adding many new scholars to the school. Hurrah! for the boys. Harry Milligan, Capt. The drama rendered last Wednesday night at Payne Chapel by the City federation was a decided success. Mr. Geo. Galter has left the city to be away indefinitely. Mrs. Clara Banks is convalescing after a serious illness necessitating a slight operation. The young set tendered Miss Tena Hall a pleasant surprise party Wednesday evening. The occasion was to celebrate her 19th birthday anniversary. The rainbow tea given by the ladies of the People's M. E. Church was the principal function of Washington's birthday. The affair was unique and very beautiful, and the home of Mrs. Belle Jones was thronged with callers from 3 to 11 p. m. The neat sum of $24 was realized. Mr. Lafayette Jones left last week for Mississippi to engage in farming. The Lenten season began Ash Wednesday with services in Epiphany Mission. During Lent post-lenten teas will be given every Wednesday afternoon. Next Wednesday the first tea will be given at the home of Mrs. Maude Jenkins. Mrs. Nannie Rollins has moved on E. Costilla, the home formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Coleman. Mr. D. Bunker of Glenwood Springs is visiting in this city and Manitou. A number of years ago Mr. Bunker lived in Manitou. Rev. Wm. Stephens, pastor of People's M. E. Church, leaves Monday for conference at Wichita, Kan. He expects to be away several weeks. Rev. Stephens has excelled his predecessors in raising money and adding new members to the church. As a token of appreciation his members and friends presented him a suit of clothes and many groceries. Grand Musicale B A SELECT CHORUS AND FAMOUS SOLOISTS People's Presbyterian Church Thursday, March 23, 1911 8.15 P. M. Admission Adults 25c. 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Office Phone Champs 146 Residence Phone York 4015 "There are others, but none Nices" THE BON TON POOL HALL N DRINKS, CIGARS AND TING ROOM, FREE CHECK FOUNTAIN DRINKS, CIGARS AND TOBACCO READING ROOM, FREE CHECK ROOM 1918-20 Arapahoe Street D J. T. TOSON PETER A. B. TOBACCO ROOM Denver, Golo. Ofticers fig S cea Nights rn Se : of = e is re a) @ ee of be: et ‘ Lodges BReien<s* | Mecling : Ree aS INE 2 » Yo oY ws NP r Jetaeell) - M. W. GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. For Colorado and Jurisdiction, meets in Denver in August, 1911. P. H. GIPBON, Grand Master. WM. SPRAGUR, Grand Secretary. ROCKY MOUNTAIN ppnce NO. 1. AF. & . Meets the first and third Monday efghts 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. GUREKA LODGE NO. 13, _ . albuquerque, N. M., meets sfirst oud third Tuesdays in the meath. All _ a sons in good standing invited. x BRAMLETT, Ww. M ——__—_ @QIMPGON REST LODGE. Sumpeon Rest Lodge, No. 10, A. F. & A. m., Trinidad, meets the first and third Tuesday nights in the month. Membere im good standing are wel wos J. W. BOOKER, W. M. W. A. JORDAN, Sec., 117 N. Walnut. PINION ME8A LODGE ite 20, A. F. & A. M., Grand Junc- fom, moet’ ths first and third Wed- pesdavs in -he month. J. H HARRIS, W. M. W. Y. 1auKGDON, Sec., 189 Chipeta PROGRESS LODGE NO. 12, K. P. Meets the first and third Fridays in each month at 1832 Arapahoe 8t. W. C. BLACKWELL, Cc. C., ¥. B. BLACKWELL, K.of R.&8 THE STATESMAN—14 KEYSTONE LODGE. Keystone Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Han. aa, Wyo., meets the first and third Tuesdays in the month. All members {n good standing are invited. HENRY ANDERSON. bs ea) C Le PIPERS, on Hi 42} Vf. RO) 4 DONS SH y ATI N HIRAM COMMANDERY NO. 20. A..F. & A.M. Hiram Commandery Knights Tem- plar meets the second and fourth Tuesdays in cach month at 1832 Arap- ahoe street. aon ws F, T. BRUCK, E. C. T. W. RICHMOND, Rec. 2227 Tremont Place. Lone Star Chapter No. 15, O. B 8., meets the first and third Friday in each month at 2:30 p. m., at 1712 Curtis street. MRS. JOSEPHINE HALL, R. h.. SADIB GWYN, Secretary. > ARAPAHOE LODGE NO. 955, G. U. ©. OF 0. F. Meets the mrat and thiru Menday nights in the month at Odd Fellews ‘Hall, 1832 Arapahee Street. GwO. D. HALL, P. 8, P. O. box 895. ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE XO. 2320, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meats every Thursday in the month at 1178 Curtis Strest. | GHO. 8. KONTEZ, P. 8, 2612 Weltor Stree: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING @op. . (Thirty-first and Blake Sts.) Assemblies every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:80 p. m. and every Friday at 7:30 p. m. All are welcome to as- semble with us. Mider M. Perry, Pas- tor; J. 8. Christian, Exangelist. I cE DENVER PATRIARCHY, NO. 67. month at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 183 Arapahoe street. C, A. BURTON, W. P. R. HOUSBDHOLD OF RUTH, NO. 367, Meets the first and third Tuesdays w. each month at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 183: Arapahoe street. Mrs Clarence Halmes 2139 Curtis 8 * Worthy Recorde . PAST GRAND MASTERS’ COUNCIL NO. 118, G. U. O. OF O. F. Meets the second Friday in eacis month at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 1832 Aray- ahoe street. WALTER SCOTT, G. & Western Star Lodge No. 138, U. B. of F., meets the first and third Tues- day evenings of each month at 1883 Arapshoe street. G. D. Hall, W. M. R. M. Grigsby, Sec. JOSHUA LODGE NO. 2, U. B. F. Colorade Springs, Meets every first and fourth Moa- day evening at 105 South Tejon street. BV, CAMMEL, W. M. J. MTKINNIE, W. Sec. CAPTOLIA TEMPLE NO. 188, 8. M. T. meets the second and fourth Saturday afternoons at 119 28rd St. Arletha Reynolds, Sec. Lillie Lewis, W. P. ———— WEBSTER TEMPLE of the S. M. T.’s meets the second an | fourth Thursdays in each month at 1832 Arapahoe streets. NANNIE DBAN, 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 §., 1223 19th st. DAMON LODGE NO. 6. K. of P. meets at 1713 Curtis street the first and third Friday of each month W. T. KELTON, C. C. W. A. Rice, K. of R. & 8.; EURENnA COMPANY NO. 4. Meets the first and fourth Tuesdays. R. BUTLER, Captain. HENRY BANKS, Recorde’. aed Sas COLUMBINE COURT NO. a72, 10.0. ¢. Meets the second and fourth Tues. day evenings at 1712 Curtis Street All visiting members are invited tr attend. LIZZIE WILLIAMS, W. C. BLIZA BETH SCOTT, R. D. Rocky Mountain Court No. 8, I. O O. C., meets the second and fourth Friday afternoons at 1712 Curtis street. All visiting members are cor dially welcomed. MRS, A. 8. HAMILTON, W. C. MRS. E. OWENS, R. of D. ROYAL TEMPLE NO. 23, 1. B. P. O. BE. of W. meets second and fourth Wednesdays in each month at 1713 Curtis street. MRS. JESSIE TAYLOR, D. R., MRS. NETTIB M. KELLY, Secy 2222 Arapahoe Street, GAINEG TEhvwi8, wo. 4, 8. M. T. Of Trinida., meets the first and third Monday afternoons at 3 o'clock at Marble hall, 111 First street. 4 B. SUTTON, W. P M. B. WILSON, Sec. RICB LODGB NO. 89. I. B. O. B of W. meets firet-asu third Wednesday night in each mont! at 1713 Curtis street. All visiting BD are welcome. H. J. M. BROWN, FP. R. DOUGLAS MILLER, Sec'y. 4648 Lafayette street. TRUE REFORMERS. True Reformers No. 1631 Colorado Mnterprise Fountain, meet first aad third Monday at 1832 Arapahoe street. C. M. Hughes Master. Mrs MB Riley, Secretary, Cooper building. FRED BROWN, W. M. C. M. HUGH®S, Secretary RAUGHTERS OF TABEINACLE. The Ten Virgin Tabernacle No. 668 meets at 119 23rd street the second and fourth Thursday afternoon at 2.30 sharp. MRS LILLIE LEWIS, H. P. Arlethia Reynolds, Rec. GOLDEN GATE JUVENILES. 8. M. T. and U. B. F. Meet the second and fourth Satur- day afternoon at 2 o'clock at 1832 Arapahoe street. All members in good standing are invited to attent OGLESVIE LAWSON, Youthful Master. WILLA MAY. Youthful Scribe, Phone Hickory 1418 4242 Tejon St. QUEEN OF THE WEST NO. 1. Queen of the West Temple No. ? ‘olds regular monthly meeting nrs\ and third Thursdays {n each month M. EB. RILEY, W. P. BLLA McKINZIE, W. Secretary. QUEEN ELIZABETH TEMPLE No. 8, S. M. T. Meets the Ist 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 As- “eociation mets 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, Seo retary, 2925 Glenarm Place. BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, 2716 Larimer Street. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. Preaching at 1] a. m. and 7:30 p. m B. Y. P. C., 6:30 p. m The public is cordially invited. RBV. A. E. REYNOLDS, 2828 California Street. St. Benedict's colored Roman Cath- olic Mission Society would be pleased ‘> meet all colored Catholic strangers to the city and also all colored Cath- olics 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. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m 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 anu class meeting. Thursday, Ladies’ Aid Society. Friday evenings, choir practice Miss Lelia Rice organist. Strangers are especially welcome. JAMES N/WALLACE, 8. D. D. D. Pastor. SHORTER CHAPEL AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH. Corner Twenty-third and Washing- ton streets. Sunday and mid reek meetings, from October, 1908, to April, 1909. Sunday Survices. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Mrs. Effie Waldron, superintendent Preaching at 11 a m. and 7:80 p. m, @). Monthly communion the first Sunday at 12 m. Classes one and six meet at 12:45 p. m. Allen C. EB. League at 6:30 p. m Miss Gertrude Nichols, president. A sacr deconcert the first Sunday evening of each month under the di- rection of the League at 7 p. m. Ser- mon omitted. Mid-Week Meetings. The trustees meet the first Tues: day at 8 p. m. Official board meets pthe second and fourth Tuesday at THE STATESMAN—16 7:30 p. m. Eureka Literary Society svwry Tuesday night at 8 p. m. Raymona Clark, president. Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8 p. m. The Sewing Circle meets the frst and third Thursday afternoons at 2:30. Mrs. Ella Leniza, president. The W. M. M. S. meets the sec- ond and fourth Thursday afternuuns at 2:30. Mrs. E. N. Ward, president. The Stewardess’ board meets the first and third Friday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. Unity Hall, president. Teachers meet every Friday at 7:00 p. m. Class meeting every Friday at ¥:00 p. m. A cordial welcome is extended to all who enter our doors. A MILTON WARD, Pastor. Residence, 220 23rd St ZIUN BAPTIST CHURCH. «un and Arapahoe Sts. Services from May ist to October 1st. Sunday Services. Sunday School, 9:45 a. m. J. W. Jackson, Supt. Preaching at 11:00 a m. and 8:00 Pp. 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, & 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, eae, m. Mrs. Lillie L. Smith, President. Dorcas Society. Mrs Willis, Presi dent. Deacon and Trustee Boards wee! Tuesday before first Sunday at 8:0( p. m. REV. D. E. OVER, Pastor. 2612 Downing Ave. VICTORIA TEMPLE, NO. 6,8 M f. of Colorado Springs, meets the see ond and fourth Friday night im the vonth MRS. JENNIE HENDERSON, W. Princess. A .A. BRATTON, Sec THE PEOPLE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Corner E. 23rd Ave. & Washington 8t. 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. PS. C. B. 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 nec essary. Mr. W. G. Campbell, Clerk. _ Prayer meeting Wednesday night, 8 o'clock | The Forum (Literary Society), Thursday night, § 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 § o'clock. Bible Institute, Friday night, 8:00 | o’cloek. The Sewing Circle, Friday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Lucy Hall, Pres. A cordial invitation is extended to all persons. J. A. THOS-HAZELL, S. T. B., Pastor. Residence—E, 23rd Ave. and Wash- ington St. . CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH. California and Twenty-fourth. Preaching every Sunday at 11:15 a. m. and 8:15 p. m. Sunday School, 1 p. m. B. Y. P. U., 7p. m. DR. A. E. BDWARDS, Pastor. 2414 California, PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER. Twenty-second Avenue and Humboldt Streete—Rev. Thos. G. Brown, Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. Pastor. First Sunday in month, Litany and Race Prejudice Still Rampant. Because Iowa nniversity refused to leave Alexander, a Negro halfback, on the side lines when it played foot- ball with the University of Missouri the 1311 game has been called off Ajexander is the only Negro that has played on the Iowa team in recent years. He will graduate a year from next June. so that lowa may be on the Missouri schedule year after next. An amicable agreement was reached to the effect that Missouri and iowa should not play football together next fall. ISS a and d fy ridea H pimple Latest Model “Ranger” bicycle furnished by us Our agents en <I iN aking money (4 Wr eae particuiars a offer at once. a rs NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. 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We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money LN : than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sel cur bicygjes under your own ame plate at double” our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, bat usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear ovt promptly at prices ranging from S%3 to BX or G10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. R-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller chalus and pedals, parts, repaire aud COASTE! equipment of all kinds at hai the acnal retail prices. $450 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF *g@ 80 is <== — SELF-HEALING TIRES 70 ixrasouce,om-¥ TO INTRODUCE, ONLY The veewlar retail price of these tives ts S\.0 por parr, but to introduce we will vowor wipieparr tor $4.Swash withor der $455), | NAILS, Tacks or Glase will not Iet the alr out. ‘Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. 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AWe waut you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. : don’t buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of (F YOU NEED TIRES jieicci orn Poocture Proat tires on approval abd Urfal at the special introductory price quoted above, or write for our big Tire and Sanity Catalogue Which describes afd quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual Bete ime we 4 but write usa postal today. DO N¢ NK OF BUYING a bicycle WO NOT WAIT ore pric of tires from anyone until you know the new and wondertul “ilexs we are making. It only costs a postalto learu everything. Write it NOW, + . MEAD CYCLE COMPANY. CHICAGO. ILL. Holy Communion, 11 a. m. Third Sunday in the month, Holy Communion, 7 a. m, Other Sundays: Morning Prayer and Sermon, 11 a. m. Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon/ 11:00 Evening prayer and address, 7:40 This office is prepared to do ail kinds of job printing. Estimates fur- nished. It is the only race enterprise of its kind operating, and if you de sire its service call phone Main 7905. There is a difference between merely soliciting printing and actually doing the work. Get our prices and 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. Veatnbdiow to Viass Legisiation. The West segregation scheme which was got up and passed by the city counci! of Baltimore for the purpose of preventing colored people from living in streets where the majority of resi- dents were white has been declared null and void. The sooner all such unjust measures are wiped out of ex- istence in the United States the bet- ter. Class legislation has no place in a rpublic. The West ordinance was a disgrace to the Intelligent citizens of Baltimore. It deserved the death which it died. In all such cases there should be no resurrection.—Dodson. From Union Comes Strength 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. International Liberty Union is 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 year of benefits for SICKNESS ACCIDENTS INJURIES and DEATNB. $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 18 and 60 years old will be welcome to their members. This appointment will pay you well, besides giving you protection for yourself and having a good time. First applicant from your District gets this agency. So HURRY. Write to the UNION JOURNAL Magazine three months, also complete plans and directions for securing a Beneficial membership with agency appointment. Address: --- BREEZES FROM CHEYENNE. Mrs. E. E. Peterson, national organizer of the Colored Temperance Union, has held a series of lectures here. On Thursday, Feb. 23, she lectured at the A. M. E. church; Friday evening, Feb. 24, at Zion Baptist church, and Sunday evening at A. M. E. church. Mrs. Peterson also lectured to several white organizations. She is a noble and pure woman and a wonderful speaker. She does not hesitate for words but they seem to come as fast as she can speak. God has sent a great message through a woman. We are proud of such a woman as they are few among our race. Word has been received that Mrs. Serg't Kellam is improving. Serg't Kellam is at her bedside. The Young Ladies' Literary and Art Club held a beneficial meeting Saturday, Feb. 25, at the parsonage. After the business was over Mrs. E. E. Peterson gave the girls a beautiful talk on "Purity and Mercy." She presented the president, Miss Ruth Robinson, with a beautiful calendar, pertaining to "Mercy." Nearly all of the girls took the temperance pledge. Mrs. Chas. Lucas has an attack of la grippe. Sunday, Feb. 26, was quarterly meeting at Allen's Chapel. Rev. Owens delivered two soul-stirring sermons, one in the morning and the other at the communion service at 3 p. m. Every service was blessed with the Holy Spirit. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lucas were the host and hostess of a five-course dinner Sunday, Feb. 26. Covers were laid for Presiding Elder Owens, Mrs. E. E. Peterson, Rev. and Mrs. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Robinson, Mr. H. D. Robinson and Miss Ruth Robinson. The musical department of the Women's Searchlight Club met with Mrs. J. E. Smith Thursday afternoon, Feb. 16, the president, Mrs. J. A. Baker, presiding. After invocation, roll call was responded to with quotations from James Russell Lowell, then the business was disposed of and the meeting was turned over to the chairman of the music department. Mrs Eva B. Hopkins-Gilmore, and the members were instructed in several pretty choruses, and when it was time to adjourn each one present felt that the time had been profitably spent. Refreshments were served and a social session spent with the hostess. The Searchlight Club held its literary meeting at the cozy home of Mrs. Carl Smith last Thursday afternoon. After transaction of the business Mrs. Ollie R. Redd, the leader for the afternoon, conducted the following program: "The Life and Works of James R. Lowell, Mrs. J. E. Smith: paper, "Explanatory of the Holy Grail," Mrs. Eva B. Hopkins-Gilmore. --- THE STATESMAN—16 The club then went into the study of "The Vision of Sir Launfal," which proved very interesting and instructive. The ladies are enjoying this study more than anything they have had for quite a while and are bringing out the beautiful, life-giving and impressive thoughts to the edification of each one present. Mrs. Smith served delicious light refreshments and proved herself a charming hostess. The many friends of Mr. J. A. Baker are elated over the fact that he is making good in Cheyenne's police department and is still being retained under a Democratic administration. Illness prevented Mrs. Geo. Hopkins from being present at quarterly meeting services, but her many friends hope she will be convalescing and will soon be with them again. The Ninth Cavalry Band are winning themselves quite a reputation among the citizens of Cheyenne by the seriese of concerts given at th Truckey Department Store. The masque party given at the Fort Wednesday last at "L" troop was a grand affair. The decorations were beautiful, the national colors being used profusely in honor of George Washington's birthday. At 10:30 the guests were invited to lunch, which was swell, indeed. After lunch dancing was resumed until the wee small hours of the morning. Juite a number of people from town were in attendance and expressed themselves as having an enjoyable time. DENVER PERSONALS. The new Hall at 2630 Welton st. will be ready April 1. Chef Granger is out again after his illness. Madam T. D. Perkins will arrive home the middle of the month after a trip east that is a record breaker for herself and for all who treat the scalp. We wish to thank our many friends for their floral offering and klndness during the death of our dear son and brother Elmer. Gone but not forgotten. MR. & MRS. H. EASTER AND SISTER. Clubs are requested to elect delegates to the State Convention and send names of the same to Mrs. Wilhemina Hall, 624 E. Monument St., Colorado Springs on or before March 15. CLARK, HICKS & CLARK. After three weeks of successful work at the Queen's Theater, Montgomery, Ala., Clark Hicks & Clark Co. were held over another week owing to their great success. The company is featuring Zamora, the queen of snake dancers. The act is startling and astounding, winning admiration wherever it is played. MY MOTTO. And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. Luke 6:31. French Dry and Steam Cleaning; Hat Cleaning our specialty. All of my help is on the job. You will please me by giving me your work and I will please you with good service. Yours for prosperity, RICHARD H. WILLIS, 1445 Broadway. Gone but not forgotten. SINCE 1853 SINCE 1853 THE COLORED AMERICA 913 TWENT A. A. WALLER, S M. CURTIS M. HARRIS Funeral Director MRS. MAYME JETER, Manager THE HOTEL "Denver's ENTIRELY NEW AND Accommodation ENTIRELY NEW AND MODERN---STEAM HEAT Accommodations by Day or Week 2226 Larimer street 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. PHONE MAIN 5554. work for money? Why not let mey work for you. Ours work day, and we can place yours in position, talk it over with N LOAN & REALTY GO. TY-FIRST ST. Secretary and Manager Phone Main 6243 A. M. LAWHORN UNDERTAKER Mrs. J. J. Stafford, Lady Assistant A First-Class Mortuary Establishment FIRST AID TO THE BEREAVED IN THE TIME OF THE DEATH OF THEIR LOVED ONES Parlors 1921 Arapahoe Street Licensed Embalmer ABYSSINIA Only Hotel" MODERN---STEAM HEAT by Day or Week Denver, Colo. FRANK N. ROGERS, Asst. Manager The Douglass Undertaking Company Incorporated. Bonded to the city. Denver, Colo. SECRET SOCIETY HEARS SERMON First Anniversary of Atlantic Chapter, Order Eastern Star. BADGE FOR WORTHY MATRON. Poinsettia Social Club Dined by Mrs. Seth W. Thomas at the Marcelle. Female Assistant Pastor at Price Memorial Church—William Johnson as Coach at Horse Show. By A. E. EDWARDS. Atlantic City, N. J.—One of the most brilliant social functions of recent date in the city by the sea was given by Mrs. Seth W. Thomas at her beautiful cottage, the Marcelle, having as her guests the members of the popular Poinsettia club. The Poinsettia is the leading social organization in Atlantic City and numbers in its membership some of the most prominent persons in the town. By long experience as proprietor of the Marcelle cottage, which she has so successfully conducted, Mrs. Thomas brought to bear on this occasion with telling effect her most aesthetic taste in the arrangement of decorations for the dining hall and parlors and in the composition of the menu. Among the many present were Miss Theresa Robinson, Miss Peterson, Miss THE WOMAN MRS. SETH W. THOMAS. Ethel Minton, Nettie Hutton, Clara Lewis, Mr. Leon Williams, Dr. Bymum, Miss Estelle and Maude Fitzgerald, Miss Bessle Banks, Mrs. Thomas, and Charles Deaver. Thrifty Auxiliary to Masonics. The secret society event was the anniversary sermon to Atlantic chapter No. 15, Order of the Eastern Star. THE STATESMAN—2 which was preached by the Rev. mr. Gregory in the Union Baptist church, of which he is the pastor. The members and friends of the organization turned out in large numbers, which, with the congregation of the church, filled every seat in the spacious auditorium. Atlantic chapter is an auxiliary to the Free and Accepted Masons and is composed largely of the energetic business women of this place. The history of the order was read by the worthy financial secretary, Mrs. Alice M. Holbert, after which the worthy past matron, Mrs. Ida Lewis, was presented with a handsome past matron's badge. While the organization is young, it is doing a great work in the community. Price Memorial Church Notes. The Rev. Miss Mary E. Taylor, the noted Biblical scholar and evangelist, has been assigned to Price Memorial church, North Ohio avenue, as assistant to the Rev. Dr. Jackson, who is now traveling in the far south on business pertaining to the Zion connection. Dr. Jackson will probably return home by Easter. Miss Taylor before coming to this city labored in Key West, Fla.; Birmingham, Ala.; Big Westley church in Philadelphia, Mother Zion in New York and other churches in various parts of the country. The church has recently been repainted inside, and a new electric heating plant has also been installed. The property is the most valuable in the city, it being situated near the leading business street and running one-half city square deep and nearly 200 feet wide. The drill team of the I. D. K. K. one of the high branches of the Knights of Pythias of New Jersey, was entertained recently by Mr. William Johnson. After the social features the members discussed plans for increasing the membership of the team and how to make the work of drilling more interesting. The genial host is quite prominent in business and social circles. For years, while coaching entries for the annual horse show on Young's pier. Mr. Johnson has landed blue ribbon after blue ribbon for his employers. No better judge of horseflesh and handler of blooded stock can be found in the state. EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS. Pittsburg Courier Calls Attention to New School Code. Under the caption "The New School Code" the Pittsburg Courier says: The interest of Negroes generally and especially those who have the power of the ballot in their hands should center at this time on the new school code. Pennsylvania has no separate schools. The children of Negro parentage as well as of any or all other nations or races of people attend the public schools and are given the benefit of that uplift which comes from the free association incident to school life. The new code should be thoroughly examined and its purposes fully understood, and if there be the least inkling of anything which has for its aim or purpose a means of operation against the interests of the Negro it should be assiduously sought out and eradicated. The Negro of Pennsylvania has, politically speaking, a mighty weight, and now is the time to look well into his interest and see that only such a law as operates for Negro children as well as any other race variety is enacted into law. WALTER EAST Vegetables, Fruits, Meats, D FOR SPECIALTIES FOR THE COMING WEE GETABLES MEAT OUR SPECIALTIES FOR THE COMING WEEK. A Fresh line of Vegetables received daily: Radishes, Potatoes, Lettuce, Onions, Cabbage, Turnips, Spinach, Tomatoes, etc. 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 TAIL T. S. ENDO, Prop. HIGH GRADE WORK ENT DISCOUNT ON NEW GOODS FOR A SHO OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE AND REAL MEXICAN CHILI ARE TO BE FOUND AT EST BROTHE to their usual service in Ice Cream, Fou and Confectionery Parlor Music. Open till 1 a.m. Come by on y WEST BROTHERS In addition to their usual service in Ice Cream, Fountain Drinks and Confectionery Parlor Remember the Music. Open till 1 a.m. Come by on your way home Telephone Orders Filled Phone Champa 2188 DENV COAL ANY TIME, ANY F NICKLE REFUNDED WITH ALL R. E. NOP Phone Main 5067 REMEMBER I HAVE NO COAL Phone 1461 Phone 1461 CHAS. S. WEST 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 ate, up-to-date and fresh. Chitter- eet, Ears, Tails, Hocks; Every- ut the Squeal. EAST 2300-6 Larimer Street GRANTEED N TAILORS , Prop. E WORK GOODS FOR A SHORT TIME 2026 LARIMER ST. OTHERS on Ice Cream, Fountain Drinks ery Parlor m. Come by on your way home Filled DENVER, COLO. ANY TIME, ANY PLACE BUNDED 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 ST 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 2100 Arapahoe St. Up Stairs Phone Main 1144 THE STATESMAN ALWAYS HAS ROOM FOR YOUR NEWS. IF YOU WILL CALL 'PHONE MAIN 7905, WE WILL BE GLAD TO RECEIVE YOUR NEWS ITEMS. 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 directly confidential. MANUFACTURER on Patents sent with. Oldest agency for receiving patent. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American, A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest calculation of any scientific journal. Terms, $1 a year; four months, $L. Sold by all pewdensellers. MUNN & Co., 381 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 60 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. R. T. ERNEST McCLAIN Dentist. Plate, Crown and Bridge work a Specialty. THOROUGH FOR FULL ACTING PRESIDI 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 St. Phone Champa 395 ```markdown ``` OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 a. m. 3 to 5 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. Sundays by appointment. and 9 to 10 a. m. DR. W. A. JONES 911 TWENTY-FIRST STREET. Office Phone Main 5554. Phone Main 8625. DR. JUSTINA L. FORD OFFICE HOURS: 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to 4 p. m., 7 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE, 2347 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 THE COL Located at 87 west, and get off shops eight blocks This institution Residence, 2822 High St. After 6:00 Phone Blue 98 --- Phone Main 8625. Residence Phone No. 15. Weste THE LEADING EDUCATI A Faculty of Eighteen Th MAC Stear Theological, Classical, Nor- bracing courses In Art Printing, Bookbinding making, Milliner THOROUGH DISCIPL Western University THE LEADING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN THE WEST. A Faculty of Eighteen Thoroughly Equipped Teachers from the Leading Institutions in America. Theological, Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, embracing courses in Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Dressmaking, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farming. THOROUGH DISCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL SUPERVISION. FOR FULL INFORMATION ACTING PRESIDENT OF FOR FULL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, ACTING PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS. THE HALL OF THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF BERLIN MONEY TO ONE MONEY 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. MONEY TO LOAN--CHATTELS ONE MONTH'S INTEREST FREE We loan lots of money to anybody, like $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $40, $50, $65, $75, $90, $100 or more, on your furniture, pianos, sewing machines, ranges, teams, cattle, dairies, farm implements, store fixtures, income lands, lots, or anything else of value, all left in your possession; very secret, private and quick; in one hour all done; plenty clerks and auto go any place. Phone Main 1083 --- The image provided is too blurry and pixelated to accurately recognize any text or content. It appears to be a grayscale image with some indistinct shapes and lines. Located at 873 Zuni street, Denver, Colo.; take Lawrence street ar west, and get off at West Eighth avenue; go due west through the Barnum 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 MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS. Steam Heated and Electric Lighted. Classical, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Courses In Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Eng, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Business Course, Cooking, Millinery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farm HIGH DISCIPLINE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, SUPERVISION. FINE MILITARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA. ALL INFORMATION WRITE TO PROF. SHELF. PRESIDENT OF WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUIN MANAGER EAST TURNER MONEY TO LOAN--CHATTEN THE MONTH'S INTEREST R lots of money to anybody, like $10, $15, $20, $90, $100 or more, on your furniture, pianos, teams, cattle, dairies, farm implements, lots, or anything else of value, all left in you private and quick; in one hour all done; plen place. 1083 2945 L ern University NAL INSTITUTION FOR NEGROES IN TH WEST.oroughly Equipped Teachers from the Leading institutions in America. DEPARTMENTS: Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical, State Industrial, cm. Architecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Tailoring, Business Course, Dressery, Cooking, Laundrying and Farming. NE, CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE, CAREFUL SUPERVISION. MARY BAND AND ORCHESTRA. TION WRITE TO PROF. SHELTON FRENCH, WESTERN UNIVERSITY, QUINDARO, KANS. WM. EHMKE MANAGER EAST TURNER HALL 2132-2148 Arapahoe St. Phone 2449 Denver LOAN--CHATTELS TH'S INTEREST FREE try to anybody, like $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $40, more, on your furniture, pianos, sewing ma- tle, dairies, farm implements, store fixtures, thing 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. March 8--Soda Dispensers at East Turner Hall. March 9—Oratorio, Zion Choir, at Zion Baptist Church. March 13—Sacred Drama and Cantata, People's Presbyterian Church March 16—Silver Leaf Club, Ball at Dania Hall. March 20—Dixie Minstrels, East TurnHall March 23—Musicale at Peoples Presbyterian Church March 30—Piano Contest at Central Baptist Church. --- SONG RECITAL AT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. As the Scottish Highlander loves and sings his "Bonnie Doone" and the Irishman his W"earing of the Green," just so the Negro loves and sings his "Steal Away," "Bye & Bye," etc. For a great many years these songs were detestable to us, detestable because having sprung as they did from the hearts of the enslaved, to give them a place in our minds meant to be constantly reminded of the state of human chattel in which we once were. But the fact that within recent years the civilized musical world has recognized them as the original American folk songs, and further, our own education has brought us to the point of properly appreciating them and the more so as we advance educationally, we love them. Since the character and pathos of these songs could be the gift of no nation that knew not suffering, whoever cares to know the deeper facts concerning the spiritual and intellectual side of the Negro, yea his history till the awakening of him by the forces of education—study his songs. For which purpose, if for no other, we all agree they should be kept alive, although they will never have a place in the intelligent worship of our churches. However, since all that is good, worthy and worth while finds recognition in the church, it is within keeping of the dignity of that body that from time to time we set aside a serv- THE STATESMAN City News ice to give to the singing of them. On Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, March 5th, the choir of Zion Baptist church will render a program composed principally of these plantation songs, songs which penetrated the toils, loves and religion of our ancestors. So unlike the folk songs of other nations are there of the Negro. In his native Africa even he sings in major strains. But how different the character of the American Negro songs. Not one in a major strain, not one. Matters not how joyful the mood, through which does not run an undercurrent of pathos, pathos often almost agonizing in its mournfulness, yet exquisitely beautiful in sentiment. For instance, never since man first suffered has his longing for rest and peace been uttered more plaintively than in "Swing Low Sweet Chariot." Having kept before him ever as he did the realization of patience in this life and eternal rest and freedom in the next, he longed to emerge from the shadows of bondage into the glowing light of God, and thus he sang. Mrs. Esther Rice and Miss Pennie Simmons left the city last Thursday for Salt Lake City, Ogden and other western points for an extended visit. The Taka Art Club met with Miss Etta Wilson, 1301 Fox street, March 1st. After the regular business was transacted, it being Literary day, the following program was rendered: Instrumental solo—Mrs. Mae Byrd. Select reading—Miss M. F. Richardson. Instrumental solo—Miss Verona Mason. Hiawatha—14th and 15th chapters. Parliamentary drill. After the program the club was served with a two-course luncheon by the hostess. The club will meet with Mrs. Minnie Adams, 2935 Glenarm Pl., March 8th. Feb. 22d, the Taka Art Club met with Mrs. Lizzie Williams, 2828 Welton street. After the regular business the club was served with a two-course luncheon by the hostess. The club adjourned to meet with Miss Etta Wilson, 1301 Fox street. MRS. A. L. MASON, Pres. MRS. L. E. RICHARDSON, Sec. Lawyer Townsend was in Boulder this week on legal business. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Peters of Barnum are proud of a new boy who came this week. James Byrd of the mail service is enjoying a two weeks' vacation. Mrs. Harper and son of Eastonville, who were visiting here, have returned home. Mr. Clarence Hamlet surprised his wife by having a party of friends meet at their residence last Wednesday in honor of her birthday. Cards were the enjoyment of the evening, after which a delicious luncheon was ```markdown ``` served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. C. Downing, Mr. and Mrs. Davis. Those assisting were Mrs. Fine and Miss Lillian Hamlet. The Life Line Club meets next Thursday with Mrs. Julia Hubbard of 1.36 Ogden street. In loving remembrance of one who passed in the Great Beyond one year ago today, Feb. 28: There is no flock, however watched and tended. But one dead lamb is there. There is no fireside howso'er defended But has one vacant chair. The remains of M. L. Hackley was shipped to Benton Harbor, Mich., for burial. A. M. Lawhorn, undertaker. The funeral of Mrs. Mollie Conley was held last Sunday from Zion Baptist Church. A. M. Lawhorn, undertaker. The funeral of Benjamin Henderson, who died at his home, 2502 Blake, will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. from the People's Presbyterian Church. A. M. Lawhorn in charge. Rancolph Butler has received news of the death of his uncle in Washington, D. C. Mr. Emmett Webster is again in his old position as pianist in Morgan T. Jackson's orchestra. The exercises of the Mite Missionary Society for next Thursday will take on the nature of a memorial service for Father Turner, the pioneer Methodist minister, who passed away a few weeks ago. Mrs. Tilden entertained at Rocky Mountain Lake at her home Sunday, Feb. 26, 1911, Mrs. Unity Hall, Mrs. U. T. Brown, Miss Dede Holley and Mrs. Jas. Holley. The Ragtime Musical Contest on Tuesday night was the piece de resistance for the general public in the early part of the week. It had six contestants in piano music and barber snop chords were simple harmony to what the professors of the blacks above the whites put on that night. The winner among the men was Ed Turner and among the ladies was Mabel Hasley. The prizes which had been provided by Manager E. W. Wilson were elegant and costly. Of course there was dancing which was enjoyed by everybody. The contest elicited much interest and was a feature that entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin and baby spent spent Tuesday in the city from Fort Logan. Rev. Ward united in marriage on Tuesday evening Miss Ethel Hughes of this city and Ernest Hutchinson, formerly of Albuquerque. Miss Hughes is following close upon the heels of her sister, who became Mrs. Austin only a few weeks ago. John M. Anderson of Douglass, Wyo., was in the city this week, returning there Tuesday. Mrs. Anderson will join him in two weeks. She has leased her house at 2054 Arapahoe street. N. G. Walker came to the city Wednesday from Kansas City. He will remain here for some time, arranging the shipment of Mrs. Hearne's magnificent house furnishings to Kansas City. While Mr. Walker lived here he was a leader in the social life of the city, being almost solely the prime agent of the excellent musicals given here by great artists. Then, too, he was a most efficient worker in the Inter-Graduate Association. His stay here will find the friends eager to greet him, regretting that it is not for alway. The Taka Art Club will render the following program for the Y. M. C. B. March 12th: Hymn—"Onward Christian Soldier." Invocation. Instrumental selection—Miss Vera Ward. Recitation—Mrs. Gertie Ross. Reading—Mrs. Ludie Ford. Hymn. Paper—Mrs. Eliza Goens. Doxology. Roy Wilson of Topeka, Kansas, is in the city to spend the winter. Wm. Martin went to Valley Falls, Kansas, Monday, called there by the illness of his brother. He will remain a few weeks. Carl Peterson is down with diphtheria. The twins of Mrs. Smith, who also lives at 35th and Franklin streets, are ill with measles. Mrs. J. H. Edwards, who went to the bedside of her sister in Oklahoma, has returned to Kansas City en route to Denver, leaving her much improved. Zion Baptist choir will render Hayden's oratorio, "The Creation," March 9th. General admission, 25c. Detailed announcements will be made later. Tom Wallace of Pueblo was in the city last week on business connected with the settlement of the Negro Townsite and Land Company. Mrs. Nettie Penix-Herndon, formerly instructor at Western University, is seeking students in piano instruction. 2542 Gaylord street. A Topeka contemporary says of a Denver citizen as follows: Mr. Bert Ellis, who has many friends in the state of Kansas, especially at Lawrence, and who would be glad to know the success the young man has made in Denver, Colo. Mr. Ellis holds two positions which very few negroes are given the opportunity to occupy. He is employed as a mechanic in one of the finest garages in the city, and also holds a responsible position with one of the richest Denver millionaires. He has appointed one of his own race as his assistant. Mr. Ellis was born and reared in Lawrence, Kansas. He is the son of Mr. Benjamin Ellis and the brother of Miss Birtie Ellis, who is a graduate trained nurse at Lawrence, and brother of Mrs. E. L. French of Colorado Springs, Colo. Our race needs more young men like Mr. Ellis, who has made a credit not only for himself but a credit for his race. He comes from one of the best known and respected families of Lawrence. RUSSELL NEWS. RUSSELL NEWS. Collection will be made from subscribers this month through the usual channels. The Jappa Military Lodge, A. F. and A. M., No. 150, of Fort Russell, Wyo., held its first meeting on Monday night, Feb. 27, in the new administration building. The regular meeting nights are the second and fourth Mondays in each month. Visiting brothers welcome. Wm. H. Oliver, Sec.; F. R. Clinton, W. M. Troop A. Troop A expects to give another grand ball next week. Everybody is invited. Private Williams was discharged on Friday, Feb. 24th, and is expected to re-enlist next Monday. Corporal Cox has been discharged and is now on furlough. Serg't John Burton, who has served nearly 30 years in the army, will soon be on the retired list. Serg't Burton first enlisted in the army June 1, 1885, and served in Company A, Twenty-fifth infantry, from that time to the 31st of May, 1890. The balance of his time was served in Troop A, Ninth cavalry. In this troop he served from June 18, 1890, to June 17, 1895, from June 25, 1895, to June 24, 1898, from July 11, 1898, to July 10, 1901, from July 12, 1901, to July 11, 1904, and from July 26, 1904, to Feb. 5, 1907. Serg't Burton served from Sept. 16, 1900, to Oct. 6, 1902, and from May 31, 1907, to May 15, 1909, on the Philippine Islands. His double time, four years and 12 days, will put him out July 5, 1911, with all of his discharges excellent. How is this for a record, boys? Troop B. Marshall Williams was discharged, re-enlisted and went home to see his mother. Serg't Banks keeps busy drilling the recruits of the first squadron. Mrs. Banks is much better now. Battleling O. D. won the six-round battle from Kid Mitchell in Denver the 27th inst. He will meet Kid Summingsburg of the Eleventh infantry on the 31st of March for a 10-round bout. First Lieut. John S. Fair has been relieved from Troop B and is detailed as regimental adjutant. The non-commissioned officers can get a sleep once in a while now. Troop E. Troop E is holding its own and grooming two and a half hours every day. Serg't Wiley Hipscher is now on the water wagon with the recruits. Troop G Troop G. Pat. Cooper turned in his furlough on the 27th. It is being rumored that Cook Smith will be married next Thursday night. Serg't Wm. O. Williams is on the sick list. Troop H. Troop H is distributing invitations for a full dress ball to take place on Friday, March 3rd. Everybody is looking forward to a good time on this occasion. Troop L. The masquerade ball given by Troop L on the 22nd of February was one o fthe best ever given by the Ninth cavalry, and was quite a success. From the back of the large squad room down to the front door was magnificently decorated. An enormous crowd attended, and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. Troop M. All the praise is due First Serg't Washington for the representation of Troop M at the ball given at Troop L on the 22nd of February. Serg't Washington was in the costume of a cowboy and played his part nicely. Private Mosley has so much to attend to these days he goes to town every night. What will be his next stunt? The troop can guess. Did you see him at the ball? Corporals Shelby THE STATESMAN—5 and Morrison and Private Burton are on the sick list. Band. Corporal Drye, post reporter for The Statesman, is confined at the hospital. "Aunt Dinah's Head Rag," written by Corporal Sawyer, proved a great hit at last week's concert. Other compositions by our own men are promised soon. Mr. Miles Terry, solo trombonist, is now here and is making good. Everybody likes "Pap." An order has just been placed by members of our band for several gold instruments. These with what we now have will give us a real gold band. The band promises the Denver people "some music" upon its forthcoming visit to their city. Our dance orchestra carries 22 men. Oh, you dancers! The "Metronome," a New York Journal of Music, copied five of our recent programs with favorable comment. Very encouraging. The boys enjoy The Statesman's news service and will doubtless double its present list of subscribers. Our commanding officer, Captain Stodler, is all enthusiasm over our efforts musically. Thank you captain An eastern paper among the other good things it says of our band, has the following: This is indeed a high compliment to the professional ability of this colored musical director. Hitherto this field has been monopolized almost entirely by white bandmasters, and they have not always been in thorough sympathy with the men under them. The success of this band disproves the oft repeated statement that colored men will not be led by colored officers in the army and that they are better led by white men. Director Hammond's men seem to have responded more readily to his methods of instruction than the white officers commanding the post had expected, and the experiment of a colored bandmaster for a colored band has been shown to be such a howling success that other worthy and competent men ambitious to win honors and distinction in this branch of the military service of the United States will now have little difficulty in finding a market for their wares. Colored bandmasters have flourished in Europe for years. Some of the best musicians in the world are black men. They are scattered all over Europe, South America, Brazil, Spain, the West Indies and France. Some of the best bands in the West Indies are led by black men, and the bands in Brazil, Porto Rico, old Spain and Cuba are some of them not only led by black men, but are largely composed of black men. The first colored band in America to make a concert tour of Europe and the continent was the celebrated Frank Johnson's band of Philadelphia, which some sixty or seventy years ago went to England and by special command of Queen Victoria played before her majesty in Buckingham palace, winning great applause from its distinguished auditors. It subsequently toured continental Europe in concert, returning to this country flushed with honors and considerable cash. The Ninth cavalry band is a comer; indeed, it has already arrived. The innate pride of its members will impel them now that the ice has been broken to strive to attain to the highest degree of excellency under the leadership of Mr. Hammond, who is so splendidly proving his worth to his race and breaking down the barriers of caste by his acknowledged ability as a first class instructor. Band. RE AN THE PROG BEN RECEPTION AND BALL GIVEN BY THE SODA DISPENSERS PROGRESSIVE AND MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION All you can Eat and Drink "Free" EAST TURNER HALL ON Wednesday March 8 The Music will be furnished by the Orchestra of Prof. Emmett Webster. Prof. Ben Goodman will play the Lead Violin. Entertainment Committee-J. W. Watkins, Ernest Parks, Lloyd Hall, Pearl Mason One Admission to all, 50c. CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS, FREE Tickets On Sale at all Soda Fountains The Greatest of the season's sociables The best service by the best servers GRAND MARCH AT 11 P. M. VINEYARD WINE The Motto of our Organization is“Progress” LINCOLN SAVED SHIP OF STATE Hundred and Second Anniversary of Great Liberator Observed. DR. LAWTON ORATOR OF DAY. Memory of Man Who Preserved Union of States Praised In Song and Story by Citizens of Kingston, N. Y., at Big Celebration—Denison Johnson Master of Ceremonies. Kingston, N. Y.—No event in recent years ever caused so much enthusiasm among the citizens of this town as did the great Lincoln celebration held in Cook's hall, on Railroad avenue, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 14. The program, which consisted of vocal and instrumental music, besides addresses and the principal oration, was the best ever heard on a similar occasion. The orator of the occasion was the Rev. Dr. William R. Lawton of Brooklyn, who spoke in part as follows: One hundred and two years ago a life poor, humble and unknown made its advent into a log cabin in the backwoods of Kentucky. Forty-six years ago when it expired as the immediate result of an assassin's bullet it was among the greatest and most prominent in human history, and, though it has been extinct for nearly half a century, it is greater today than in any period of its existence. There was no inspiration or luxury in its early environments, but a struggle amid hardships. But those conditions in his childhood and youth proved to be essential preparations for the manhood period of his life, which was to be tried and tested as never a man before. He was born lowly and trained hard for the master place in the agitation of a question that had commanded worldwide attention and was dividing the nation into hostile camps. The national crisis, which was inevitable, required a sturdy and rugged character at the helm of the ship of state, and the slave, which was the kernel of the A. L. BUST OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN. vexed question, needed a man there who had strong and just convictions as to manhood rights. THE STATESMAN----6 the premier place in our national crisis And things conspired to lead him out into the fierce agitation and steadily bore him on until he became the hope of the antislavery people of the nation. Firm, convincing and aggressive against a bitter and formidable opposition and amid an ominous, dreadful gathering storm, he bore the standard of which he was the personal representative to the place of the nation's chief. The salvation of the Union was more difficult than the creation of the nation. The Union is one close, strong and continuous interwoven interest. No great ocean rolled between the Union and disunion sections of the country, and the enemy of the government was strong with sympathizers throughout the nation. Lincoln stood where three adverse currents met. How to manipulate to reconciliation out of the most acute, discordant and desperate situation he alone had to determine. His heart being right and fixed as to man's relation to man as set forth in divine revelation and his duty to the nation as set forth in his oath of office, he was steadfast in his beliefs as to the abolition of slavery and immovable as to his duty to exhaust first every peaceable means to maintain the Union. He moved in keeping with the gravity of the situation and proved to be the nation's statesman of the crisis and God's Moses and God's Solomon of the situation. One party produced him, but today all parties honor him. America owns him, but the world claims him as one of its greatest characters. He wrought to the glory of the American people, but also in him all the nations of the earth have been blessed. The nation hasn't lived up to its duty and obligation, which some call difficulties and problems. It is again tolerating the violation of things fundamental. The nation cannot even temporarily permit the violation of any of its basic principles, though the toleration of such may apparently only affect the humblest class of its citizens. There is no principle more fundamental in the government than American citizenship. God has called this nation to a peculiar work, for which he is bringing the different races of mankind here in certain proportions and is assimilating them. Through it God spoke in cannon voice to the world his condemnation of human slavery and made the nation the custodian of human liberty and the good Samaritan of suffering humanity. The oppression and discrimination, the struggle and contention for denied rights and privileges, is a fermentation which indicates the development of a national temperament which is fast ripening another part of divine purpose in the life of the nation, which when unfolded will make this government a greater blessing to all mankind. The government has no need to be ashamed because of the immediate freedom and citizenship it conferred upon the Negro. In his growth and development he has abundantly attested the wisdom of the government. All he asks is the full portion of a citizen, and the nation he saved owes him a fair chance. RUSSELL TO UNITARIANS. In Able Address He Scouts Theory of Race Deportation. Dr. York Russell, the well known New York physician, in the course of an able address before a cultured audience in the Unity Unitarian church in Brooklyn recently, said, among other things: "Those who are seeking to solve the race problem by deportation will find that Negroes would not be so portable as 10,000,000 boxes of oranges from California; that their interests are so intertwined with those of the Anglo-Saxon that deportation will be found to be out of the question." As to the question of race extermination, which some others advocate, he said. 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Prepared only by MRS. A M. POPH. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS to time; that he could not agree with the petition recently sent out to Europe, because England's problems in the West Indian archipelago are legion. America is solving the problems of the English and Danes and those of the French West Indies. America is a sort of city of refuge, and that question must be solved here. America is the melting pot of nations. He urged that the Negro be taught the arts of war in preference to a strange oriental race, which might in time turn upon America in a bloody war. Pleading for justice for the Negro he said, "The Declaration of Independence is a legacy from the illustrious departed and should, if anything be done to it, have written on it. 'Noti me tangere' ('Let nothing touch me')." After the conclusion of the doctor's address he was given a rousing reception by the great audience, which filled the church. --- 1219 21st street. 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MANY NOTABLES ON PROGRAM Midwinter Meeting of Farfamed Social Organization Takes Up Life and Work of Two Great Americans. President Thirkield of Harvard University Makes Semiannual Report. By OLIVER RANDOLPH. Washington. At the February meeting of the Mu-So-Lit club the evening was given over to a Lincoln-Douglass celebration. President Arthur S. Gray, the newly elected executive, was in the Chair. Professor E. C. Williams, principal of the M Street high school, delivered a scholarly address on Abraham Lincoln. He traced with the precision of the careful student of history the career of the great "rail splitter" and discussed in detail the humaneness, the honesty and the originality of Lincoln. Professor Williams also spoke of Lincoln's great speeches, putting stress on his Gettysburg speech and the second inaugural address. Professor J. Montgomery Gregory of Howard university delivered the address on Fred Douglass. Mr. Gregory is a speaker of much force and earnestness and made a splendid impression on Washingtonians in this his maiden speech here. He is a graduate of Harvard college, where he won honors as a debater. The lessons drawn from the life of Douglass by Mr. Gregory were impressed upon his hearers with much force. After rehearsing the early history of Douglass' life Mr. Gregory said that Douglass was never content until he measured up to the full rights of a J. H. man. He exhorted the men of the race to measure up to the full height of manhood. Judge M. W. Gibbs, formerly of Arkansas, who now resides in this city with his son-in-law and daughter, Attorney and Mrs. N. B. Marshall, was the next speaker. Judge Gibbs has a most interesting history. He is in his eighty-seventh year, was prominent in Arkansas politics during reconstruc THE STATESMAN—7 tion, was United States consul to Madagascar and has been commissioned to hold office by four presidents of the United States. He gave his early acquaintance with Douglass, which began in 1848. and spoke of the influence of Douglass on his life. "The life of Douglass convinced the world," said Hon. Charles A. Cottrill, collector of internal revenue at Honolulu. Hawaii, "that beneath the black face and kinky hair were limitless possibilities." Mr. Cottrill spoke also of the life of Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland of Newport, R. I.. was also a guest of the evening and made some pertinent comments on the lives of Lincoln and Douglass. Dr. Wheatland is well known in Washington, where he graduated from Howard Medical college. He is a former president of the National Medical association and is a physician and surgeon of renown. Dr. Wheatland and Mr. Cottrill were, upon motion of Hon. W. T. Vernon, given honorary membership in the Mu-So-Lit club. Short talks were made by Lieutenant Thomas H. R. Clarke, Dr. W. L. Board, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, John Cromwell, R. A. Pelham, S. J. Davidson, Judge R. H. Terrell, Oliver Randolph, James A. Cobb, Garnet Wilkinson, F. L. Cardoza, Dr. A. M. Curtis, J. C. Waters and Hon. John C. Dancy. Progress at Howard University. At the semiannual meeting of the board of trustees of Howard university, which was recently held in Carnegie library at the university, Justice Job Barnard, president of the board, presided The report of President Thirkield shows a favorable condition of the institution. The attendance surpassed that of any previous year, with an entering college class of 167 freshmen. This shows first a growing conviction on the part of the colored youth that if they are to meet the increasing demands of the race for leadership as physicians, preachers, teachers, lawyers and industrial leaders a mere preparatory course will not suffice. The fact that since emancipation there have been only an average of seventy-five colored graduates per year makes the need for college trained men apparent. This increase is also a prompt response to the enlarged opportunities open at Howard. Large numbers who formerly went to northern colleges now receive their training here. There are more than 600 students receiving popular instruction in physics, chemistry and biology in the new science hall, four professors and three regular instructors giving their entire time to the work of science instrucContinued on page 10 THE SOURCE THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY THE COLORADO TELEPHONE COMPANY AUGUST 14, 1912 AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEPHONE CO. The Colorado GASAWAY AUTO Auto Service Day or Telephone Day or Garage 23rd & Larimer The Colorado Telephone Co. GASAWAY WALTON AUTO LIVERY Auto Service Day or Night, by Mile or Hour Telephone Day or Night Main 5038 Garage 23rd & Larimer Sts. Phone Main 1855 THE WILLIAMSON HAFFNER CO. ENGRAVERS OUR PRINTERS CUTS TALK DENVER, COLO. SEEING IS BELIEVING The finest and largest stock of Ladies and Gents' slightly used clothing in the West. 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Chambers Phone Champa 2219 Cosmopolitan Tailoring Company Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned and Pressed Suits Sponged and Pressed at Popular Prices. 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. Less Criticism and More Work One shoulder to the wheel of the chariot of progress is worth a dozen critics standing on the side of the road telling why it does not move. In much this spirit the best Negro newspapers have viewed the remarks of Senator Borah of Idaho, who championed the cause of direct election of United States senators, even at the price of placing these elections under state supervision. The occasion of Borah's speech was the statement of Senator Root that some day the best minded people might find that national supervision of the election of senators would be their best weapon for forcing just treatment of the Negro in the South. Root spoke like a statesman. Borah played to the galleries. The measure of the man is his ability to look ahead, not the cowardly obesience which he pays to present day opinion. Borah played a small man's part and time will prove the fallacy of the doctrine he espouses. The Negro is down, it is true; he is being used; he needs to know his shortcomings; he is lynched and mistreated in the North as he is in the South. So much that you have said we agree with, Senator Borah! But now that you have shed your wisdom on this subject, why not do the man's part and undertake to do something to make conditions better? Are you satisfied with them? If so, why not have the courage of your convictions and say so? It lacks only that to put you in perfect harmony with Tillman. If you are not in agreement with them, why have you not the courage to do as did Root—hold out hope of improvement some day through definite means? From this day on every public act of yours will be open to the suspicion that you are a time server. We are ashamed of the Negro press that has praised him. The Hindoo ascetic who lashes his back till it bleeds, in the name of religion, crucifying the flesh to exalt the spirit, is buoyed up by the hope of a glorious immortality. His rags and degradation he believes will bring him the brighter lot in the other world. On the other hand, not a Negro is so foolish as to believe that the display of his weaknesses and shortcomings leads anywhere. No white man, however wise, can tell us of the lowly position we occupy better than we know it through our daily contact with our neighbors. A certain class of Negroes make a bid for leadership with no other qualification than their ability to show up our moral sores, our mental deficiencies and our inferiority in general. Their bleating attracts attention just as the whine of a beggar catches the ear of sympathy. We give no thanks to Borah for calling attention to our shortcomings; we pity our own men who, in an endeavor to "know thyself," have misunderstood that to mean that they should tell everybody else. We would prize THE STATESMAN-8 atesman WI RMS. months .....$1.00 Three months .. $ .60 Colorado, as second class mailmatter. him and prize them doubly if they would use half the time given to criticism for real constructive work. A nation of workers can win, no matter how far down the social scale they start. Mark well the complainer. He will shirk and will not work. STRAWS TELL WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS. A Nebraska exchange is bewailing the fact that it has remained for this year to bring forth in the state legislature the first "jim crow" law that the state has ever known. It is significant that the state legislature is Democratic. The small Negro population of Nebraska, even being smaller than that of Colorado, shows clearly the nonsense of such a regulation, even if it was an accepted fact that such regulation is needed in southern states. Somehow the mere fact that the Republican party is responsible for the freedom of the slaves and the constitutional amendments giving them their rights as citizens, seems to operate to prevent members of that party from showing the evidences of race hatred as freely as do Democrats. We do not feel that it is fair to classify our friends and enemies strictly according to party lines, but it is a fact that a Republican feels the weight of responsibility for the improvement of the Negro and a Democrat does not. Individual exceptions to this rule are common, but the rule holds in the main. THE NEGRO'S "FARTHEREST NORTH." President Taft has gone far to make the people of the United States know that he is a man of his word by his nomination of Attorney Wm. H. Lewis of Boston to be assistant attorney general of the department of justice. This is the highest place in that department ever given a Negro. The first intimation of such a nomination came last fall just before election and was then called a shallow political trick to influence Negro votes. In fairness those who found fault then should make a handsome retraction now. We hope that Mr. Lewis will be confirmed by the senate without opposition. THE PUBLIC'S DUTY Continued from page one It is inevitable that men who took the same position had their honesty impeached because of the association. To our mind it seems best both for the regular supporters of Republicanism and for those who oppose it with honest motives, to slough off the harpies who crowd up to the pie counter. They desecrate whatever they touch. Their double dealing stands in the way of progress. Their unfitness to plead the cause of the race is made evident by their unwillingness to report back to the people when they fail. They know full well that if they did that, they themselves would be denounced for their presumption. They are under- 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 opportunities 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. 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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 ground workers, who shun the light of publicity. Yet after all parasites on the body politic are permitted to grow by our neglect of duty. The participation of the whole race in politics in an intelligent manner is the one method of securing our rights. Denver and Colorado are offering convincing evidence of the futility of division of our vote and affiliation with Democracy. NOTES OF THE PEOPLE'S PRES BYTERIAN CHURCH. The Rev. J. A. Thos-Hazell, S. T. B. having returned from Topeka, Kan., where he was assisting Rev. I. C. Nicholson in a series of meetings at Calvary Presbyterian Church, in which there were nearly forty conversions and nearly thirty accessions to the church, will occupy his own pulpit tomorrow, Sunday, March 5th. Sermon topics: 11 a. m., "The Philosophy of Insects vs. the Ignorance of Man." 6:45 p. m., "Advertising Christ a Necessity in the Economy of Human Servitude." Prayer meeting topic next Wednesday ynight, "Second Coming of Christ." The pastor was very agreeably surprised on his return to find in his study a most handsome, useful and thoughtful gift in the nature of a glass front bookcase by all the departments of the church as an evidence of the appreciation of the invaluable services rendered by him as a spiritual adviser in the community at large. Than's to the contributors. Words are meager to express gratitude to the brethren secured by Elder Dr. Crossthwait, who had charge of the pulpit during the pastor's absence. That these men rendered most acceptable services is evidenced by the unbroken testimony of the faithful members and loyal officers. We regret to note the sickness of some of our best members. Among them are Madames Laura Hill, Ethel --- Allen and Miss G.M. Striplin. Speedy restoration to health is the wish of the church and friends. Mr. Webster, an employee of the chemist department by the government from Washington, D.C., comes to the People's church highly recommended by one of the leading divines of the national capital. T1 gentleman is a qualified member of our choir and church. The Hazell Chapter of the Westminster Guild will socially convene with Mrs. Thos. Vaughn, 2753 Glenarm Place next Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. Friends of the cause are cordially invited. If you are without a church home, COME, we can help you. If you are looking for church work, COME, you can help us. Registered at the Hotel Abyssinia: Mr. and Mrs. Crowley, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Mr. and Mrs. Franklin, Fort Logan, Colo.; Mrs. Hale, Littleton, Colo.; Mr. Banks, Mr. G. D. Duncan, Mr. Frank Day, Mr. E. M. McKenzie, Mr. G. Wagner, Mr. A. W. Wilson, Mr. B. G. Tolbert, Chicago, Ill.; Mr. C. R. Thompson, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. N. G. Waiker, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. Iram Allen, St. Joseph, Mo.; Sergt. Thomas D. 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Apply at 2417 Ogden street, HOYT & STARKS. A new colored act, composed of two ‘lever girls, formerly of the Cubanola rio made quite a hit in New York last week at the Crescent theater. They jo a clever song and dance that makes the best take notice. CAMPBELL CHAPEL NOTES. The revival meeting, under Rey. T. | Scott, is meeting with great suc- ess. A large number of converts yave been added to the church. Rev. dughes of Pueblo will have charge of the meeting beginning with Mon- fay night, the 6th. Rev. Hughes is a ood preacher, a splendid revivalist. You shouid bear him. Rey. Scott will eave the last of this week. Our neeting will continu for some time vet. Campbell keeps the fire burning all the time. The pastor will preach Sunday night The Pardon on the Gallows,” REV. W. C. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Marion Tinsley, Secretary. Members of Corp. White Camp No. t attending the Soda Dispensers’ ball, March §, will wear their badges in lieu of uniforms. Cc. BE. LANGSTON, Adjt. 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