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Because Jones is friendless and helpless, shall we let him hang without an effort to save him? It is up to you The Denver Star ESTABLISHED 1888 The papers formerly known as The Statesman and The independent, have been merged into The Denver Star TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR Number 77 DENVER, GOLORADO, SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1915 FIVE CENTS A COPY A Denver Woman Writes Interesting Article About Observation On Trip. Y. M. C. A. WORK LAUDED. One day last summer I picked up a little magazine called Association Men, published by The International Committee of Young Men's Christian Associations and I read the following paraphrase: The greatest day Kansas City has seen for Colored men was the occasion of laying the cornerstone of the new building of the Y. M. C. A. Nearly every society of the city was on the street in procession, in which were six brass bands. It was the occasion when the place of the Colored man, his opportunity and the safeguarding of his son was forced upon the consciousness of everyone of the ten thousand people present. Leaders of the Race from Iowa, Kansas and surrounding territory were present, including the ministers—all present upon one common platform of serving the young man and boy. When I finished reading the article I had no dreams that in a few short months I would have the extreme pleasure of visiting that very building complete. However, in December I was fortunate enough to be in Kansas City, and my friends were only to anxious to take me to the Paseo branch of the Young Men's Christian Association. Never in my life have I had such a thrill of joy and satisfaction as when I neared this substantial looking structure and realized that it was all their own, there for the purpose of serving their young men and boys. The greatest day Kansas City has seen for Colored men was the occasion of laying the cornerstone of the new building of the Y. M, C. A. Nearly every society of the city was on the street in procession, in which were six brass bands. It was the occasion when the place of the Colored man, his opportunity and the safeguarding of his son was forced upon the consciousness of everyone of the ten thousand people present. Leaders of the Race from Iowa, Kansas and surrounding territory were present, including the ministers—all present upon one common platform of serving the young man and boy. When I finished reading the article I had no dreams that in a few short months I would have the extreme pleasure of visiting that very building complete. However, in December I was fortunate enough to be in Kansas City, and my friends were only to anxious to take me to the Paseo branch of the Young Men's Christian Association. Never in my life have I had such a thrill of joy and satisfaction as when I neared this substantial looking structure and realized that it was all their own, there for the purpose of serving their young men and boys. The minute I stepped into the doorway the very atmosphere seemed to carry a feeling of welcome, and then the General Secretary came over to me with out-stretched hand the hand of fellowship, making me feel perfectly at ease. If it affected me, who was merely a casual visitor, what must it mean to the boy who is away from home in close circumstances and in need of protection? Kansas City should indeed be proud of their Secretary, Mr. Robert DeFrantz, an ideal young man—one who lives his part and has made himself so felt in the community that his wish is a command. Mr. DeFrantz left his work for a few minutes to show me through the building. On the first floor I found the offices of the Secretary and Physical Instructor, modestly furnished—desks, telephones, typewriters, everything giving it a business like air; then there is a waiting room furnished comfortably, inviting rockers and lounges and even a piano. At the end of the hall are the checker tables, here both old and young men may have a quiet game. After the game, a chat where the older man can let fall little words of advice. Separte from the main hall by large glass sliding doors are the billiard and reading rooms, at the opposite end of the building is a room used for committee or club meetings, and the gymnasium positively a wonder. Every apparatus imaginable with which a man may take exercise after having had a thorough examination is found here. The gym can be used as an auditorium, and what is ordinarily the running track can be used as a balcony when the crowd warrants it. Next I came to the swimming pool—almost had a desire to jump in, clothes and all. The prettiest, most inviting water I have seen in many a day. The pool is the longest in any Y in the country. We even visited the department showing how the water is filtered and kept in condition for the pool. Iron lockers are supplied the men for their clothes while they take a plunge. Of course everyone is required to take a shower before going into the pool. The business men of the city have a swimming class that meets between 12 and 1 o'clock daily. In the basement is the department for boys. Here the little fellows have nearly every amusement the older ones have, still they never come in contact with the men. Whle I was there a membership campaign was on among the young sters. One little fellow, just tall enough to reach above the counter at the office said: "Here's my dollar, I'm crazy to join the Y M., he made the hundredth member at that time. Mr. DeFrantz left his work for a few minutes to show me through the building. On the first floor I found the offices of the Secretary and Physical Instructor, modestly furnished-desks, telephones, typewriters, everything giving it a business like air; then there is a waiting room furnished comfortably, inviting rockers and lounges and even a piano. At the end of the hall are the checker tables, here both old and young men may have a quiet game. After the game, a chat where the older man can let fall little words of advice. Separte from the main hall by large glass sliding doors are the billiard and reading rooms, at the opposite end of the building is a room used for committee or club meetings, and the gymnasium positively a wonder. Every apparatus imag- inable with which a man may take exercise after having had a thorough examination is found here. The gym can be used as an auditorium, and what is ordinarily the running track can be used as a balcony when the crowd warrants it. Next I came to the swimming pool—almost had a desire to jump in, clothes and all. The prettiest, most inviting water I have seen in many a day. The pool is the longest in any Y in the country. We even visited the department showing how the water is filtered and kept in condition for the pool. Iron lockers are supplied the men for their clothes while they take a plunge. Of course everyone is required to take a shower before going into the pool. The business men of the city have a swimming class that meets between 12 and 1 o'clock daily. In the basement is the department for boys. Here the little fellows have nearly every amusement the older ones have, still they never come in contact with the men. Whle I was there a membership campaign was on among the young sters. One little fellow, just tall enough to reach above the counter at the office said: "Here's my dollar, I'm crazy to join the Y M., he made the hundredth member at that time. Upstairs I found the educational rooms, fully equipped to give the boy who has not had the opportunity, a chance in the world. These rooms are separated by sliding doors so that they can be thrown open and be used as a banquet hall. When a fellow is hungry and blue all he needs to do is go up to the Y. M. Cafeteria, and by the time he takes a tray and serves himself just what he wants and pays for just what he takes, if its 14 or 17 cents, and gets at a table with half a dozen other jolly fellows, he forgets his blues and he becomes one of the boys. By the way, ladies have the privilege of using this dining room, and if at any time they might want to entertain a party of friends they make arrangements with the chef, and everything is carried on perfectly. On the the third floor are the young men's rooms, positively sanitary in all furnishings, and they are kept immaculate. I peeped into one young mans room who had decorated it with some of his personal belongings, pictures and When a fellow is hungry and blue all he needs to do is go up to the Y. M. Cafeteria, and by the time he takes a tray and serves himself just what he wants and pays for just what he takes, if its 14 or 17 cents, and gets at a table with half a dozen other jolly fellows, he forgets his blues and he becomes one of the boys. By the way, ladies have the privilege of using this dining room, and if at any time they might want to entertain a party of friends they make arrangements with the chef, and everything is carried on perfectly. On the the third floor are the young men's rooms, positively sanitary in all furnishings, and they are kept immaculate. I peeped into one young mans room who had decorated it with some of his personal belongings, pictures and nants, making it as cozy as a room at home. How can a young man help but have wholesome thoughts when he lives in an atmosphere of this kind? He invites the other fellow to his room, talks Y. M. to him and the fever spreads. If I was looking up a young man's record and found his home at the Y. M. he would rise ten per cent in my estimation. I was talking with the principal of the high school who was one of the heaviest subscribers to the building fund, giving the something like $5.25, and he told me had a membership in the physical training class. He said, "I don't need it, but its the Y. M., its a good thing, I want a membership in everything." Everybody who amounts to something in Kansas City helped to build the Y. M. C. A. Do you think men and women who had made their marks in life would bother with this thing if it were not a good thing? Stop and look at the temptations and pitfalls waiting for our boys and young men; is it not better for them to have a Y. M. C. A. to go too than a club? While giving Mr. DeFrantz all that is due him, I must not forget an old gentleman by the name of Edward Ross who was Secretary, President, Caretake, and in fact, the whole Y. Before Mr. DeFrantz was appointed, Mr. Ross says, he has seen the time when he would sleep in the little room that was the Y. M. C. A., and half the time did not know where the next months rent would come, but he struggled on. Imagine the joy and comfort he must get out of this wonderful home. I want to know, is it a good thing? The Kansas City people were not content with the Y. M. C. A. alone, they wanted some outdoor exercise. These same workers decided upon a tennis court, so they went down to the park commissioners and got it. Tennis fever spread, they wanted more courts and a drinking fountain, the committee went down the line again and now they have 6 courts and a fountain in the midst of them. When the Garrison Field house was built in an Italian and Negro district, the Italian decided they wanted this glorious place. This same faithful committee again went to the Commissioner. The Field House belongs to Negroes with heir own matron and a young colored girl librarian. Does the Y. M. C: A. count for anything? Is it possible that we who call ourselves living in the great glorious West, haven't the grit and determination that those people have? Why cannot we have a Y. M. C. A., a field house and a tennis court? Aren't our boys worth it or do we care? Then remember the girls, too, in this same city, I met two ladies who are members of the Board of Welfare. I asked them to tell me about their work. They threw their hand up and said, "If we talked all night we couldn't; something new comes up everyday." No girl there under 16 is allowed in a dance hall unless her guardian is with her; that does not mean the next door neighbor or a friend. It means her legal guardian. Do our 16 year old girls get all the protection they need in Denver? If you think so take a walk through the Five Point district. Isn't it time we Denverites were doing something? I feel ashamed of myself for not having done more for humanity? Lets put our shoulders to the wheel and ask ourselves the question—Is it worth while? ZIPPORAH JOSEPH PARKS. To Be or Not To Be--Whether All Jobs For Some or One Job For All. Individual Selfishness Versus United Effort For Full Share In City Politics. To The Denver Star: Knowing that your paper has a large circulation among the colored citizens of Denver space is asked to give notice of a "get together" meeting. In this busy world few hands of others the custody of our civil and political rights for which there has been no sufficient accounting g, and there we have been hampered, embarrassed and made to suffer in our efforts in life. Knowing that your paper has a large circulation among the colored citizens of Denver space is asked to give notice of a "get together" meeting. In this busy world, few persons are able to combat conditions alone. Consequently, we find everywhere persons banding themselves together for mutual strength, for improvement, for more protection, and for greater success. In the system of organization the colored people have done well. Our schools, colleges, churches, societies and business enterprises stand as monuments of race advancement. One thing is lacking. Long years ago, out of gratitude and in our usual confiding summer, we gave into the Our confidence has been abused and we have been proscribed and denied those rights which are justly ours as citizens, taxpayers and voters. Whenever we have been ambitious and desirous, in common with other citizens, the invariable answer has been— "Thou shalt not have." "If this devastating wave is to be checked and public sentiment changed in our favor, we must do something—and do that something now! We should organize to take over, Continued on Page 7 Blood of Races Baffles Science. Blood tests will not determine the racial origin of human kind. This statement is positive. Science has at last taken a definite stand. Its highest authority has spoken. These statements are occasioned by the case of Mrs. Alma Little of 1619 Joseph Campau Avenue, Detroit, Mich., whose husband in suing for a divorce claimed that she had Negro blood in her veins. The frantic woman appealed to Prof. Boaz, the noted anthropologist at Columbia University, and that noted authority in summing up her case says: "We know that the present races of men are the descendants of the three sons of Noah. They have therefore some of the same characteristics. Yet on the other hand we will find many pure whites with kinky hair, some with dark skin and flat nose and thick lips. The way things went in the last generation in the South, it is highly impossible to know which is which and the way things are going on right now among those that are fairer and the whites it will be still harder and will in run of time put the people up against a pretty tough proposition if they try to draw a line or try to solve by means of color what they cannot by blood. Mixed marriages do not prove that only the unfavorable conditions and characteristics of the darker race remain. He further says that no white man can prove whether or not he is married to one of his own race. Moreover science goes to prove that in Europe where mixed marriages have been approved, and in Africa these marriages have been going on for ages, that there must be thousands and thousands of white people right here in America that have Negro blood in them from their remote ancestors as none were on this continent when Columbus landed. Most of the earlier settlers were from France and Spain. In prehistoric times there lived a race in the southern part of France that resembled the Negro and yet they are not of African descent because they originated in Europe. Therefore a man or woman may have characteristics of the purest white blood and yet haye a strain of the African or Chinese race in their blood and it would not show until it would crop out in their children or their children's children. Science frankly confesses its inability to determine the purity of a person's blood. Prof. Boaz again says: "It is impossible to settle the question on any one nature, because as every one knows, you often find among certain races one or more features of entirely different races, yet you would be unable to say that the person in question had the blood in his veins of the nation or race which he favors. FIVE CENTS A COPE REV. P. J. PRICE SPENDS PLEASANT TRIP SOUTH. Rev. P. J. Price, pastor of Central Baptist Church, who left Feb. 9th for a short visit to Arkansas, visited Hot Springs 11 days and returned to Meto, where his uncle. Mr. Jordan W. Adams, who owns an $8000 farm, lives together with Rev. Price's sister, Mrs. Pearl Savage and his aunt, Mrs. Matilda Daniels Mr. Adams, who is easily worth $10,000 in bank and property on hand, is planning to come to Denver this summer or fall for a short recreation in strengthening his REV. P. J. PRICE. health Everywhere. Rev. Price went he was royally received and entertained and every honor of hospitality was conferred upon him and his sick wife.On the eve of his departure the doctors informed the reverend, that owing to his wife's weak heart, she could not return to Colorado. Mrs. Price is still ill and for a time was threatened with an operation, which action is hoped to be averted. Sunday a crowded congregation greeted him and plans were immediately laid for the celebration of his second anniversary. He was treated royally while away and a very enthusiastic reception was given when he returned home Change Name of Uncle Tom Cabin. The avalanche of protests against the production in Atlanta by a stock company of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" resulted in radical changes in the play and in a change of name. Yielding to the demands of a score of women's organizations, led by the Daughters of the Confederacy, the Memorial Association and the Pioneers' Society, the management agreed to produce the play under the name "Old Plantation Days." Walker Baldwin informed the women that he had cut out the whipping post and eliminated the auction block and had made Simon Legree almost a saint. But not until he agreed to change the name was there the least yielding by the women. "Nobody has any right to come here and stir up sectional prejudice by offering such a play," said Mrs. Joseph Morgan, president of the Pioneers. "The play recalls all the things we have been trying to forget."—Guardian. Church News NOTES OF THE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, ‘Twenty-fourth Avenue and Ogden St, David E. Over, D. D., Minister. Resldence, 2356 Humboldt St. Services celebrating the sixth annl- versary of the pastorate of Rev. Over will be held at the church on Sunday, March 2ist. There will be three ser- vices during the day. The anniver- sary sermon will be preached at the 11 o'clock hour by Dr. Chas. P. Jones, Jackson, Miss. In the afternoon at 3:00, a special service of music and addresses will be held, which will be participated in by a number of the pastors of the city, Dr. F. B. Palmer, Superintendent of Missions, and Dr. Jones. A reception will be accorded to the pastor and Mrs. Oyer on the Monday evening following. A delightful and interesting program is being prepared for that occasion. On Tuesday evening, the 23rd, a series of revival services will begin, with the opening service for men. This service will be held under the auspices of the Men's Bible class and will be addressed by Dr. C. P. Jones. Every man in the community is re- quested to be present. Dr. Jones is the leading evangelist in the South- land and his coming to Denyer should be of equal interest to the colored community with the visit of Billy Sunday last fall. All the city is re- quested to join the movement. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH, Corner Twenty-fourth and California Streets. Rev. P. J. Price, Pastor, 3012 Marion Street. Sunday school lesson, March 14th, “Saul Gains His Kingdom.” 1 Sam. 11:115. W, A. Moore, Supt. J. W. Hardy, Asst. Supt. B. Y. v. U. topic, “Test of: My Christianity.” Matt. 10:16-31 (an honorary members’ meeting). E. H. Rose, Pres. The pastor highly appreciates the service rendered by Rey. I. H. Wal- Jace during the pastor's absence in the Southland. The reception ten- dered on behalf of the pastor's sec- ond year's work in the Central Bap- tist church was a fitting one. The speaker, Dr. Huff, M. D., showed his oratory in a masterly way and very Christlike. Rev. D. EB. Over backed up what Dr. Huff said in a very san- guine way, making point after point on behalf of church and pastor. Rev. I. H. Wallace led the invocation in a yery intelligent and solemn way. The master of ceremonies, Bro. W. A. Moore, committee of arrangements, J. Brown, F. Baker, C. Rose, N. Tyler, Bervender, Manley, Fort, Carr, B. H. Rose, Bower, L. Turner, and’ many others that we cannot place at this writing, showed their interest in the arrangement of the reception. It has been shown that as a whole the pas tor has raised over $3,000 in two years time, since taking the church, with money in the Sunday school treasury amounting to over $100 on hand. With a corps of progressive deacons and some coming auxiliaries of the church, we are hoping for good things June 20, 1915. Look, look! The Reds and the Blues are out for a home run June 20th. For what? A new church, cor- ner 24th and California Sts. Rey. Price left Mrs. Price not much improved, and since arriving home received a letter that Mrs. Price has been quite ill since March 4th, but is some better at this writing. Her trouble in the heart. The Rey. Jas. Washington gave a dinner very hard to surpass at 2542 Arapahoe St. The newly married couple, Rev. and Mrs. Ward, were present. She carries a pleasing ap- pearance. Here are some worthy of consideration: Revs. A. E. Reynolds, D. E, Over, Jas. Washington, R. L. Pope, Thomas Hazell, Father H. Brown, Father Murphy, Father Bray, Dr. Ward, and P. J. Price. Why not ask about Attorney Ross, who-ate a splendid turkey dinner March 9th with the ministers. 5 Revival services begin at Central Baptist March 14th. Rev. Spurgeon Davis will speak for us. Come and hear him. The funeral of Howard Hickman was the largest attended funeral in many a day. The church was crowd- ed to its utmost. Rey. Price eulogized with much power and very touching affect. The young men showed their respect by turning out with the brass band. It was a solemn funeral. BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH. 3148 Lafayette. Phone Y 7647. REV. A. E. REYNOLDS, PASTOR. 9:45 a, m—Sunday School. Lesson subject: “Saul Gains His Kingdom.” I Samuel, 11th chapter. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching by the pas- tor. 6:30 p. m—B. Y. P. U. Topic, “Tests of Christianity,” Matthew 10: 16-81. Song service and sacred concert given by the choir at the evening service beginning at 8:00 p. m. Don't fail to come out and hear this song service, you that love sweet singing. All of the sick among our member- ship are improving this week, which we are very thankful for. Rev. Jas. Washington, pastor of Campbell A. B. church, and president of the Ministers’ Alliance, entertained the ministers of the city and their wives last Tuesday at a very excel- Jent dinner. Program. Organ voluntary, Miss Beatrice Stamps; invocation, pastor; Hymn 284, choir; reading, Mrs. Lane; s0- prano solo, Mrs. Luela Perry; paper, Mrs. Wm. Smith; song, “Saved,” cat choir; instrumental solo, Miss Beat- rice Thrashley; baritone solo, Mme. C. A. J. Spires; offertory; song, ““Mas- ‘ter, the Tempest Is Raging,” choir; song, “Sail On,” choir; song, “My Heart Belongs To Jesus,” choir; Glo- ria Patri.” SCOTT METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 803 26TH AVE. REV. D. SMITH, PASTOR. Preaching each Sunday at 11 a. m. and § p. m. Bunday School at 12:30. G. G. Ross, Bupt. Regular mid-week meetings. Choir practice every Friday night. SHORTER CHAPEL. Washington and Twenty-third Sts. Rev. Robert L. Pope, Pastor. Our pastor's sermon topics tomor. row will be as follows: 11 a. m, “Lessons the Heathens May Teach Us,” and at 7:30 p. m., “Misused Light.” The Mite Missionary Society will give a unique entertainment Thurs day evening, the 18th, “The Birthday Party with Mirandy.” You will en: joy it thoroughly. Their motto is, “Your money’s worth or your money back.” General admission, ten cents. A free church social for the mem bers and friends of Shorter is the lat: est forecast for our activities. Watch for the date. The luncheon served at the parson- age Thursday evening by the Deacon- ess Board was both a pleasant and profitable acair. With the return of Sister Hall, the president, the board has taken on new life and the next quarterly report will be the largest rendered for « long time. Mr. Wm. arks, who professed Christ and united with Shorter last Sabbath morning, received the most general and hearty welcome from the membership we have witnessed for a great while. On a number of occa. sions Brother Parks has rendered sig- nal service in this community in giv- ing relief to the poor and unfortunate, Now that he has allied himself with the Christian church, it is hoped that even greater works will show forth in him. Our Sunday school, C. EF. League and choir are making elaborate prep- arations for the observance of Easter- tide. ‘The exercises will culminate in a thrilling Easter cantata, “The Cross and Crown,” the most brilliant ever written by TB. Ashford.. The music has been in the hands of the choir for about six weeks and the public is promised even a superior service to that very splendid cantata Yendered last Easter. Boost for the Red and Blue rally. ‘Let each captain get busy and report for every one of his members. Watch for the Red and Blue rally pins. Mrs. Lucile Hazard, the charming wife of Mr. Benjamin Hazard, 2041 Marion St., was peacefully translated into the great beyond on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30. At her bedside were her husband, little Silas, her darling boy of two years, Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Thalley, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown and other relatives. Sister Hazard was an active member of Shorter chapel und she and Mr. Hazard lived in Denver long enough and well enough to draw about them a large circle of friends and admirers. ‘The funeral service will be held from Shorter Sunday at 2:30 p. m., after which the remains will be shipped to Oakley, Kan., and laid to rest by the side of her mother. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mr. Hazard, dear little Silas and the other rela: tives. SAMPBELL CKAPEL A. M. €E BUCTED IN THE CHAPEL, CHURCH, CORNER 23RD AND _— eee vf LAWRENCE STS. REV. JAMES WASHINGTON, PASTOR At the Art Contest where the $79 2542 ARAPAHOE. 87, spread will be given away, hot rope = chicken baked to a teasing brown, Sunday School, 9:30 a. m. hot rolls, coffee and ice cream will Preaching, 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p.|be served. March 18 at the residence m., by the pastor. of Mrs. Nannie King Johnson. Come Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m. and taste some good old juicy down: Quarterly meeting will be neld!home roasted chicken. YUM, YUM, March 14th. Dr. John Adams of Pu- YUM! HUMP! Se Hear Humanity’s Cry For Hel Write or Call for particulars. Everybody urged to joi 500 members ‘a The National Lincoin-Dougiass Sanatorium and Con sumptives’ Hospital Association in Denver ie the slogan. 28 volunteer work- ers are now in the field seeking this number of members, 5 The workers to date are: Mrs. Frances Jonnson, Mrs. Inez Thorn, Mrs./ Clara Davis, Mrs. Charlsey Barnes, Mrs. Susie Armstrong, Mrs. Nancy Tyler, Mrs. M. L. Willis, Mrs. Ossie Carr, Mrs. M. Mason, Mrs. M, B. Wash- ington, Mrs. Ella Ely, Mra, Ethel Allen, Mrs. M. J. Walker, Mr. Charlie Rose. Mr. O. T. Jackson, Mrs, Sadie Gwynn, Mre. L. Barbee, Mrs, L. Jackson, Mra. Brown of Edgewater, Mrs. Gertie Ross, Mrs. E. McCullough, Madame Per- kins, Mrs. Florence Walton, Mrs, Laura Taylor, Mrs, Mary Buford, Miss Beatrice Thrashley; Mrs. Mary B. White and Mr, J. H. Hardy. See any of the above volunteer workers, pay them your annual membership fee of one dollar (to end of fiscal year, Jane, 1915). Geta receipt and a beautifully designéd association button and see to it that your name appears in the membership roll. If you feel that you can help the cause better by your- self becoming a worker get your information and papers from the President, 1027 21st St. Go forward with the move to establish @ Consumptive Sanatorium ia Colorado for Negroes! It takes money to establish and maintain such as institution; @ little money from a large number will hurt no one and will do Breat good for the race. : : : Bata Denver to have Sanatarium. Credit te Race. Will you help? : eblo will preach the sacramental ser- mon at 2:30 p. m. All sister churches are cordially invited. Sunday will be quarterly meeting. Rev. A. M. Ward, the presiding elder, will preach at 11 a.m. At 8 p, m. the holy sacrament will be adminis- tered and Rev. Adams of Pueblo will preach the sacramental sermon and also speak at 8 p. m. Tuesday night will be quarterly conference. All can- didates for baptism and full member. ship are requested to be present at the morning service. PEOFLS’s PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, €. 2@RD AVE. AND WASHINGTON 8T. PASTOR, J. A. THOS. HAZELL 8. T. B. Sermon topics, Sunday, March 14: 11:00 a. m.—"Stirred By Righteous Indignation.” 2:30 p. m.—Services at the Mission. 4:15 p. m—Y. P. §. C. B. 5:00 p. m.—"The Highest Ministry.” Last Sabbath afternoon the «choir sang to a congested house at the Aud- itorium hotel. Among the critical audience was Prof. F. Schweikler of the Western Institute of Music, with offices at the Denham, and the emt. ent organist of the Central Presby- terlan church. His testimony, with others, that the pieces were faultless- ly rendered. The engagement was of mutual benefit to Mr. Watson, the proprietor of this institution, as well as to the choir. ‘The public is requested to attend worship at all three services Haster Sunday at the People’s Presbyterian church, 6 and 11 a. m. and 5 p. m. Every rendition by the choir will be a special. The orchestra will be an addition. Every part of the choir is now well balanced. The following Thursday night at 8:30 o'clock the cantata, “Alleluia, Hall With Glad- ness,” will be rendered by a full choir accompanied by the orchestra. Adults 25 cents, children 15 cents. ‘Two chil. dren can be admitted for 26 cents. Don’t forget the date Thursday night, April the sth. ‘MISSION WORK AND SUNDAY _ SCHOOL AT THIRTY-FIRST AND BLAKE STREETS. Sunday School at 1:30 p. m, Preaching at 3 o'clock. Bible Training Class, 7:30 each Fi. day evening. Elder B. J. Clark, teacher. You are cordially invited to each of these services. B. J. CATLETT, Supt. P. W. COLEMAN, Sec’y. ST. PETER CLAVER ROMAN CATHOLIC. The Misslonary Society meets the Fuest Spnday ia each month at 4 p m. at 025 218%. All Colored Catho. es are {hvited. For information, cal! ark 2025, 1627 Eaet 20th Ave. THIRD SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - CHURCH, : 2917 GLENARM PLACE. REV. 9. Wi! OWENS, PASTOR. PHONE MAIN 6646. SABBATH SCHOOL (SATURDAY), 10:30 A. M. PREACHING, 11:15 A. M. PRAYER MEETING WEDNESDAY, 8:00 P.M. BIBLE LECTURE (SUNDAY), 7:30 PM A SPECIAL PROGRAM WILL BE RENDERED ONCE EACH MONTH, TO BE COMPOSED OF SACRED MUSIC, RECITATIONS, ETC., BEAR- ING ON SOME SPECIAL PHASE OF THE GOSPEL. “1 WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME, LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD.” PBA, 122:1, BIBLES AND OTHER RELIGIOUS LITERATURE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF OUR AGENTS, OR DIRECT FROM THE CONFERENCE OFFICE, 1112 KALAMATH STREET. A PERSONAL AND CORDIAL INVI- TATION 18 EXTENDED TO YOU TO ATTEND THE SERVICES CON: DUCTED IN THE CHAPEL, At the Art Contest where the $75 spread will be given away, hot ronet chicken baked to a teasing brown, hot rolls, coffee and ice cream will be served. March 18 at the residence of Mrs. Nannie King Johnson. Come and taste some good old juicy down- home roasted chicken. YUM, YUM, YUM! HUMP! SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson 1-<Sseuhd (Quarter For April 4, 1915. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. By Rev. D. M. Stearns. © ‘The regular lesson would be 1 8am. xv, in which we have the record of Saul rejected because he rejected the word of the Lord (I Sam. xv, 23, 26). Samuel reminded him of the time when he was little in his own sight and how the Lord promoted him, but because he preferred his own thoughts and ways tq those of the Lord he could not con- tihue. It grieved Samuel; he cried unto the Loni all night; he mourned for Saul, but*came no more to see him until the day of his death (I Bam. xv, 11, 85). It is refreshing to turn from such a story to that of another rejected king, but in this case He was rejected: by man, not God. God rated Him from the dead and gave Him glory. He is now alive forevermore, the Prince of the kings of the earth, King of kings and Lord of lords, the true Son of David, yet to occupy the throne of David and reign forever, but waiting for His kingdom as David had to wait. | The Scripture ts full of the suffer- ings of Christ, from Gen. til, 15, 21, on to the end of the book, but it is also full of the resurrection, the kingdom and the glory. Willingly and of His own acconl He humiliated Himself unto Bethlehem and Nazareth and Golgotha that the Beripture might be fulfilled, but God raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory and all pow- er in heaven and in earth that He might rid the earth of the devil and the curse and make it His own fair world, as in Gen. i. He is our “alive forevermore” king (Rev. 1, 5, 18) wait- ing ‘for an “alive forevermore” peo- ple to reign with Him. If we have seen ourselves as guilty, condemned sinners and have seen Him bearing our sins in His own body and raised from the dead and ascended to the right hand of the Father and have honestly received Him, putting all our trust in His finished work, then we may safely rest on Eph. 1, 6, 7; John vi, 37, 47; Rom. iil, 24, and joyfully an- ticipate I Thess. iv, 16, 17; I John ii, 1, 2; Col. iil, 4. His enemies made His tomb as sure as they could by a seal and a guard of soldiers (Matt. xxvil, 64-66), just about as secure as seals or soldiers can take things today, but all was unavailing. He makes us safe forever by His precious blood, sealing us by His Holy Spirit, and no power Can break the bundle of life in which we are bound nor pluck us out of His hand (1 Sam. xxv, 29; John x, 28), I like much the great words of Acts i, 3, “He showed Himself alive after His passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.” It is all so grand and suggestive—Himself, infall!- ble proofs, forty days, the things of the kingdom. He had just as infalli- bly foretold by the prophets and more plainly by His own words that He would suffer and die and rise from the dead the third day, and if His dis- ciples had only believed His words how much sorrow they might have been spared and how much more joy they might have had! It is helpful to keep in mind the five appearances of the resurrection day, which were prob- ably in this order—to Mary Magdalene, the other women, Simon Peter, the Emmaus walk, the ten in the evening. Recently in Judges we saw how God honored Deborah and other women. ‘Now it is Mary and the other women, and, although Mary Magdalene saw Him first, the other women are the first to touch Him (verse 9). The rea- son is plainly given in Jobn xx, 17, im- plying that between the two appear- ings He had ascended and returned. What He did at His several appear- ings during those forty days gives us sample of what we can do in our glorified bodies. What an inspiration it should be to us to consider it! These women who so loved Him and were devoted to Him, not expecting His resurrection, had bought spices with which to anoint His dead body when the Sabbath was past, but they ever aid. Believing His word will prevent us from spending money unwisely. Love is in some respects the greatest. ‘but In the matter of service it munt be faith working by love (I Cor. xiii, 13; Gal. v,6). Note the ministry of angels at His birth, in the wilderness and in Gethsemane, as well as in our lesson, and take comfort from Heb, 1, 14. Note the “Fear not” of the angel (verse 5; Luke 11, 10) and compare the Lord's “Peace be unto you" of Luke xxiv, 86, and hear His own voice to you in many similar sayings, for all His thoughts to His people, however unworthy we may be, ate thoughts of peace (Jer. xxix, 11; Ps. xxix, 11), Since Christ fe risen our great commission ts, “Go. tell!” “Go teach all nations!” “Go into all the world!” (Verses 7, 10, 19; Mark xvi. 15.) And if we are not obedient great will be our loss, It is ours to be obedient, to go quickly and tell, He Bigger, Better To meet the demands of our patrons, we are pleased to announce that this office has recently installed one of the largest and best job presses in the city. So, with a large and small press, we are now ina position to do work of all kinds. NEW TYPE Thirty new faces of the latest and most up-to-date type have been added. This bipe has been selected after careful study. e addition now makes the office fully cquipped to handle work from a calling card ta large placard, including book. work, ets, » wedding invita- foes, anosancernenter cd in fact work of every description. f OUR PRICES We do not claim to do the cheapest work in the city. The cheapest is usually the poorest. Our prices are gauged from the actual cost of production with an addition of a small eae Consult us before plac- ing your orders. : OUR MECHANICS Are men of wide expevience, and ha’ served the trade for years. ween THE: DENVER STAR 1026 19th St. Phone Champa 2962 _ \ | HELPING THE UNEMPLOYED. Werk of National League on Urbar Cenditions in New York. New York.—The National League om Urban Conditions Among Colore' People has since Feb. 10 been cor- ducting for the mayor's unemploymem committee a shop for unemployed col- ored men at St. Philip's Protestani Episcopal church, 210 West One Hun: @red and Thirty-fourth street. The shop started with forty-four men, and by Feb. 19 the number had increased to 805. ‘The unemployed among the colored People in this city can be judged by the fact that, although this shop has ‘not been advertised through the loca: Press, more than sixty men were turn- @d away after the shop had been in operation nile days on account of lack of room. ‘The men roll bandages and make surgical dressings. The product is do- nated to the Lincoln hospital and oth: er hospitals in the city handling the largest number of patients. The league ts thinking of donating some of the product also to the hospitals in ‘some of the southern cities and at Tuskegee and Hampton institutes. The men receive 50 cents for the time between 10 and 8 o'clock and are given their luncheon free. This lunch: eon consists of sexdwiches and cot fee. Before the nour of 10 and afte: 8 o'clock the rien are expected to look for employment. Married men wit? families are given the preference. Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the mayor's unemployment commit. tee; Mr. Henry Bruere, clty chamber. lain; Mr. George W. Perkins and Miss Charlotte M. Boyd. chairman of the committee on shops for unemployed men, visited the workshop and ex Pressed therfiselves as being hizhly Pleased with its management and the spirit of the men. ‘The reports from thix workshop are declared to be the clearest and most complete, and the work turned eut by the men has been desired by one of New York's lirzest hospitale to be the most nearly perfect «mong the band ages and dressings received from the various shops In the city. The sbop is ee gieeercahc) decack Bane tiage EP AA ae eT GS HTE R, Latimer, and Mrs. Cora L. Win- ‘ston, a gradunte af Lincoln hospital. {9 in charge of the bandage rolling. St. Philip's Protestant Episcopal church is donating the use of its Sun- day schoo! rooms for the workshop. SOME FEATURES OF HEALTH WEEK, BEGINNING MARCH 21 National Negro Business League Sug- gests Starting Buttermilk Clube. One of the results of the nationat Negro health week, which is to be observed from March 21 to 27, will be a wider and broader knowledge of na- ture's greatest health beverage, butter- milk. Physicians, trained nurses, drug stores and all local organisations are going to devote some of their time uring health week to educating the race concerning the benefits to be de- rived from the regular use of this de- lghtful food drink. We are going to have buttermilk clube all over the south, and the mem- bers are going to pledge themselves to drink buttermilk instead of beer, near beer and bottles of “pop.” Dur- ing the hot summer months grocery atores, drug stores and cafes will keep iced buttermilk for sale, and instead of 80 miny nickels going for cheap soda water, which is frequently harm- ful, many of them will go into large, satisfying glasses of cool, refreshing, health giving buttermilk. During health week your physician will tell you much that you didn't know about buttermilk. Among other things, he will tell you that people who use it ns one of their principal foods are healthy, happy and possess @ rugged resistance to sickness and disease. He will also tell you that buttermilk has all the refrestting good- ness of beer und soda water, with none of their bad after effects. % Buttermilk is nature's drink and eventually will become the nation's drink. Dieticiuns everywhere are ad- vocating {ts constant use, and in some of the larger cities they already have Yegular buttermilk establishments to supply the rapidly Increasing demand for this vovwar drink Business Directory A merchant to succeed must a.m. to expand his business and his ideas. The two are necessary compliments to each other and should go hand in hand, consequently the Progressive and Practical man of affairs of this age is continually on the watch for new ideas and unexplored territories for the introduction of his commodities All merchants and business men whose "ad" appears in this directory cater to your patronage. Give it to them and say you saw their "ad" in The Denver Star! It encourages them to advertise in our face papers. Those who don't advertise for your business, either don't care for it or feel that they will get it without solicitation. AUTO SERVICE. Oliver Hardwick, 2701 Welton St. BARBER SHOPS. The Jewell—1023 19th St. Elite—1223 19th St. The Star—2223 Larimer. G. C. Craig, 2559 Washington Ave. Keystone—1857 Champa St. Byron, 924 19th St. Keystone, 2217 Champa St. CARPENTER. Earnest Howard, 1021 21st St. CLUBS. Keystone Social Club, 2217 Champa. Reo Club, 2710 Welton. Ham Brown - 1314 21st St. S. W. Bridges - 619 27th St. Anderson - 2239 Washington. Carter - 2415 Washington. Dr. T. E. McClain, 313½ Kltttredge Bld. DRUG STORES. Champa Pharmacy—20th & Champa. Atlas Drug Co.……2701 Welton EYE SPECIALISTS. Swigert Bros.—1550 California. GROCERIES AND MARKETS. Walter East—2300 Larimer. W. S. Wren, 24th Ave. and Washington St. HARDWARE. Five Points H. Co.—2643 Welton. HAIR SPECIALISTS. Pope-Turnbo—3100 Pine St., St. Louis Mine, M. l. Johnson—681 Shawmut Ave., Boston. Mrs. L. Hill, 2858 Tremont Pl. Madam DeNeal, 1319 East Pine St., Seattle, Wash. Wolf Bros., 1214 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. INSURANCE Union Health & Accident Co.—Central Natl. Bank Bldg. Western Life & Accident Co.—Gas & Electric Bldg. LOANS AND REAL ESTATE. Colored American—913 31st St. A. J. Arfsten—2945 Jartmer. The Patrick-Lee Realty Co., 2561 Washington. W. B. Townsend and T. O. Mason, 2850 Welton St. George G. Ross—209 Kittredge Bldg. LIGHT AND FIXTURES. Decker & Co.—1432 Curtis St. ORCHESTRA. Gee. Morrison Phone Hickory 1418 ORTHOPEDIC APPLIANCES. Wm. Jones—808 14th St. MUSIC INSTRUCTION. George Morrison, Violin—4242 Tajon St. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. ustiana Ford—2335 Arapahoe. Paul E. Spratlin, M. D.—32 Good Block. Dr. Crump, 1025 21st St. SHOE REPAIRING. New Way—1857 Champa. Modern, 2609 Welton St. THEATERS Grand ..... 2017 Larimer St Crescent ..... 2715 Welton St TAILOR. Southern ..... 2144 Stout St Hawthorne, 2687 Welton. The Giant Cleaners and Tailors, 2549 Washington Ave. Guarantee, 1623 E. 34th Ave. UNDERTAKERS. Douglas Co.—183/ Arapahon. Cammel & Hudson, 2807 Welton St. WATCH REPAIRING. Wm. Volghts—611 27th St. WET WASH. Sanitary—3835 Washington. COLORADO SPRINGS TAKE NOTICE. Send all news directly to the Dem- sor Star until further notice.—Editor. Our advertisers want your trade. Those who do not ask for it in The Star certainly care little, if at all, for it. Therefore, we urge our readers and all of our friends to patronize those who ask for your trade in this paper. The road to success is long and straight, and "crooks" who try to follow it always fall down at some point in it, and when they least expect it. Don't be afraid to be honest; it pays best in the end. THE DENVER STAR HAS MORE READERS THAN ANY OTHER NEGRO JOURNAL IN COLCRADO. IF ANY OF OUR SUBSCRIBERS FAIL TO GET THEIR PAPERS, PLEASE PHONE THIS OFFICE, CHAMPA 2962, OR SEND POSTAL CARD. We are offering special inducements to purchasers of town lots and tracts in Dearfield for the next 30 days. We will allow your railroad fare, $4.00 for the round trip, and $1.00 for livery and dinner to anyone who goes to Dearfield for investigation and buys property to the amount of $50.00 or more. COLORED AMERICAN LOAN AND REALTY CO. If you think you've missed the mark, "Use a Smile." If your life seems in the dark, "Why Just Smile." Don't give up in any fight; there's coming a day that's bright; There's a dawn beyond the night, "If You Smile." LIVER REGULATES THE BODY—A SLUGGISH LIVER NEEDS CARE. Someone has said that people with chronic liver complaint should be shut u away from humanity, for they are pessimists and see through a "glass darkly." Why? Because mental states depend upon physical states. Biliousness, headaches, dizziness and constipation disappear after using Dr. King's New Life Pills. 25c, at your druggist. The STAR stands by the people. Will the people stand by the STAR? If so, give us your job printing and advertising. FORGET IT. DROP THE SUBJECT WHEN YOU CANNOT AGREE, THERF, IS NOT NEEDED TO BE BITTER BECAUSE YOU KNOW YOU ARE RIGHT. The true art of salesmanship is to sell something at a price that has a profit in it; a price that the quality and selling value of your article demands. Anyone can give goods away. Read and Boost the Star. NOTICE! PROGRAM ADVERTISING Hereafter all matter or copy for advertising programs MUST BE IN OUR OFFICE ONE WEEK BEFORE the event in order for us to render satisfaction and give a first class job. Such work cannot be rushed out in less time and be satisfactory to all concerned. Kindly take notice and govern yourselves accordingly! The Denver Star collector will call at your door. Kindly receive him with a smile, pay him and wish him a long and prosperous year of most successful collections. Please co-operate with us 1 in this matter. Five Points Hardware Co. and Tinshop Everything in Hardware, Paints, Oils, and Glass at right prices Also Furnace work, Gutting and all kinds of Tin and Sheet Metal work at Reasonable prices. THE NEW WAV WELCOME SIMPLY 50 WAV SOUL 65 HELLO GAMBA EQUITY CONGRESS PROVES ITS WORTH Popular New York Body Make Fine Record. SOME RESULTS OBTAINED Organized For Specific Purposes, the Congress Led and Won the Fight For Race Representation in State National Guard, City Police Force and Fire Department. New York.-The organization known as the Equity congress in this city was organized Jan. 22, 1910. The colored citizens in this part of the Empire State saw the need of an organization through which they could express their views in all matters affecting their welfare. In their effort to obtain political and civic recognition and justice they felt that a strong central organization was a necessity. The congress is strictly nonpartisan and nonsectarian. Its achievements have been many. Its A. B. SPEAKER SAMUEL A. DUNCAN. work is national in scope and its influence for good has been felt by our people in foreign countries. The primary objects that called the Equity congress into being were, first, the securing of representation for colored men in the national guard of the state; second, the getting of colored men on the police force and in the fire department, and, third, to arouse colored men and women to the advantages of the civil service offered by the city, state and national governments. The congress has succeeded beyond the expectations of its organizers and sympathizers in accomplishing all three of these objects. Through its military committee, aided by other civic and political organizations, it secured the passage of a law creating a regiment of infantry in the city of New York, to be composed exclusively of Negroes. This law, which passed the legislature unanimously, was placed upon the statute book on June 2, 1913. Governor William Sulzer having signed it on that date. The regiment has not yet been mustered in, due to a difference of opinion in the interpretation of the law by those officers of the national guard whose duty it is to carry out the provisions of the act. But the congress is still doing everything possible to have the will of the people, as expressed through their representatives, put into effect. And, with the change of administrations which has just taken place at Albany, the chances of mustering in the regiment and having colored men as part and parcel of the national guard of the state of New York grow brighter. It has succeeded in getting colored men upon the police force, and so, for the first time since consolidation this city has four colored men among its peace officers. This number will, it is hoped, be increased yearly until there shall be a sufficient number of colored men upon the force to proportionately represent the colored population of the city. Two colored men have passed the entrance requirements and have been admitted to the fire department, while others are preparing for the forthcoming examinations. As a result of its campaign of education conducted by the civil service committee, large numbers of men and women have competed in the examinations for positions in the municipal, state and national service. The congress enjoys the rare distinction of being honored each month with the presence of distinguished men, who consider themselves honored in turn by being permitted to address the congress. Governors, United States senators, congressmen, judges, a lieutenant general of the United States army and other men distinguished in all walks of life have appeared before the congress from time to time. Candidates during their canvass for office seek to appear before the Equity congress as often as possible. The organization of the congress is patterned after and its business is conducted after the manner in vogue in the national congress. The presiding officer is designated "speaker," and there are majority and minority floor leaders. Its committees are comprised of the following: Executive, rules, ways and means, laws and legislation, military, civil service, complaints, program and concurrent measures. CHURCH HONORS MINISTER Holy Trinity Baptist Holds Big Function For Dp. S. W. Timms. Brooklyn—The Holy Trinity Baptist church in this city conducted a most remarkable double celebration for two days the last week in February in honor of its minister, the Rev. Dr. S. W. Timms. The occasion marked the sixteenth annual donation which the church gives yearly for the personal benefit of its pastor and also the twenty-fifth marriage anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Timms. The church evinced unusual interest in both of these functions by taking entire charge of all arrangements, thus relieving the pastor and his wife of all the details of the celebration. Mr. F. G. Warner, for many years a faithful and efficient leader of the choir and at present chairman of the board of trustees of the church, was in charge of the arrangements for the donation. He was aly assisted by Mrs. H. C. West. The Rev. A. C. Matthews, B. D., minister at the Friendship Baptist church in East New York, presided over the literary program, which was opened with an address of welcome by Master Fred Booker. Miss ```markdown ``` REV. DR. S. W. TIMMS. E. Leola Hudson of Selma, Ala., rendered a classic piano selection, Miss Mildred Peyton recited, and Mme. Holmes rendered a pleasing vocal solo. The various auxiliary organizations of Holy Trinity were represented by the following named persons: Deacon board, Mr. Allen Dillard; King's Daughters, Mrs. Lucy Tinsley; Missionary society, Mrs. Mary McCray; Sunday school, Miss Anna Bell Collins; Lyceum, Mrs. James A. White; Baptist Young People's union, Mrs. Mazie Jones; Pastor's Aid society, little Miss Dorothy Lop; board of trustees, Mr. Herman Gardner; Linen Shower club, Miss Nancy Green; Women's Christian Temperance union, Mrs. M. E. Schrested; Loyal Temperance legion, little Miss Alice Dillard; Pioneer club, Miss Katherine Swan, and Floral club, Miss Regnette Dillard. Brief addresses in commendation of the work of the church and pastor were delivered by Drs. W. M. Moss and W. W. Brown. The second evening of the celebration was given wholly to the marriage anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Timms, and the arrangements for the program and reception were in charge of Deacon Morson, Mrs. G. Gray, Miss Gilbert, Mrs. N. White, Mrs. M. Jones and Miss M. Northrop. The girls of the Pioneer club acted as ushers. The regular marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Timothy White of the Bethel Baptist church. The bride and groom were preceded to the altar by the usher, Mrs. N. D. Johnson, Sr.; Miss E. Leola Hudson and four bright little children, Bradford Johnson, cousin of Mrs. Timms; Cornella Hayes, Helen Johnson and Alice Dillard. The Rev. Mr. Timms was dressed in a handsome black suit, and Mrs. Timms was gracefully attired in a rich gown of crepe de chine. There were many handsome presents of much value and donations in cash of more than $100. The presents from churches and organizations other than Holy Trinity were: Friendship Baptist, fruit dish; Bethel Baptist, large serving tray; Mount Hebron Baptist, two initial napkin rings; Woman's Auxiliary to the State Baptist convention, substantial sum of money, and State Sunday school and Baptist Young People's union also presented cash. The Rev. Dr. Timms organized the Holy Trinity Baptist church seventeen years ago. During his administration 1,700 members have been enrolled. The membership, while not so large at the present time, is among the most active of the churches of the denomination in Greater New York. Dr. Timms is one of the founders of the New York Colored State Baptist convention and was for many years its president. Sheba Lodge Will Hold Banquet May 4. Sheba lodge, No. 64, Free and Accepted Masons, Pittsburgh, announces Thursday evening, May 4, as the date on which it will hold its annual banquet. Sheba is one of the most active lodges of the order in Pennsylvania. B. B. Bradshaw is the present worshipful master, and C. E. Wright is the secretary. Kansas City Invites League. The local business league of Kansas City, Mo., has already conferred with the executive committee of the National Negro Business league, inviting the league to hold its sixteenth annual meeting under the auspices of the Kansas city local business league in August, 1918. MONEY TO LOAN Chattels We Loan Lots of Money to Anybody, $10, $15, $20, $2 $30, $40, $50, $65, $75, $100 or more on your furniture, pianos, sewing machines, ranges, teams, cattle, dairy farm implements, store fixtures, income lands, lots, or anything else of value, all left in you possession; very secret private and quick; plenty clerks and auto go any place. 2657 WELTON STREET Res. Phone York 2079 OLIVER A. HARDWICK, Mgr. Service by Trip or Hour Stand, at Atlas Drug Store 2701 Welton Street Tell them you saw the Ad in The Star. Let Us Have Your Patronage G. C. CRAIG Tonsorial Artist BARBER SHOP C. A. DISHMAN, Ass't Artist 2559 Washington Aveue Denver, Colo Phone Main 8407 C. W. BRIDGES Prop. Trunks Moved on Sunday at Regular Price Star ★ Fuel, Feed and Express HARD AND SOFT COAL HAY AND GRAIN FURNITURE MOVING EXPRESS No. 59 Stand, 27th and Welton Sts Office, 619 27th St. DENVER COLORADO THE PATRICK-LEE REALTY COMPANY Rentals Real Estate Let us Sell you a Home Like Ren. Office 2743 Welton Street Phone Main 6239 DR. T. E. McCLAIN, DENTIST, HAS MOVED HIS OFFICES TO 3131½ KITTREDGE BLDG., WHERE HE WILL BE PLEASED TO SEE HIS FORMER PATRONS. TAKE ELEVATOR, GET OFF THIRD FLOOR. Madam DeNeal's hair tonic and hair grower is for sale by her agent, Mrs. Ida Cox Holley, 2226 Clarkson street. Because the Sullivan Bird and Flower store always patronizes colored business, is the reason he gets the bulk of the colored trade. He gives them a square deal. Flowers furnished for Sundays, lodges, marriages, funerals, etc. Very reasonable. Get our prices. Call m. 2488. TO THE CLUB WOMEN OF THE CITY. The Star will publish a monthly list of the meeting places of the various clubs of the city during the different months, if furnished with same by the first Wednesday in each month. IF YOU THINK THE STAR IS WORTH TWO DOLLARS PER YEAR, JUST SEND US THE PRICE. DO IT NOW. IF YOU DON'T, SEND IT ANYWAY, JUST TO KEEP THE GOOD THING GOING. THERE ARE LOTS OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO THINK IT IS WORTH WHILE. Money to loan on Real Estate. PATRICK-LEE REALTY CO. Office. 2743 Welton St. --- The Denver Star CHAS. S. MUSE, Editor. G. G. ROSS, Associate Editor PHONE CH 1026 Nineteenth Str PHONE CHAMPA 2962 1026 Nineteenth Street, Denver, Colorado SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $2.00 Six Months ..... 1.00 Three Months ..... 50 To get advantage of the $1.00 cashrate, all subscriptions must be paid within 30 days after date of expira-tion. 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Communications to receive attention must be newsy, upon important sub-4, plainly written only upon one side of the paper. No manuscript read unless stamps are sent for postage. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice in the city of Denver, rado. AN APPEAL TO JUSTICE-LOVING MEN AND WOMEN. Doing the Square Thing—Are You One? The Ministerial Alliance of Denver, together with the Denver People's Alliance, after a thorough investigation of the case of J. W. Jones, have decided that his is a worthy cause for the charity and assistance of all colored men and women. It appears that in self defense he killed another man. He was tried and sentenced to hang Dec. 15, 1914. Ex-Gov. Ammons reprieved him until May, 1915. We must raise $200 to get his case to the Supreme court before that time. Jones is without friends, has no money and faces death. We believe the Supreme court will rule in his favor. We must raise $200. We appeal to you. Act at once. Send your donations to Titus S. Rector, 2716 Welton street, Denver, Colo. Donations received from: Dec. 6, 1914, Mass Meeting Central Baptist church . $ 8.00 Dec. 9, 1914, J. A. Whittaker . 1.00 Dec. 12, 1914, Titus S. Rector . 5.00 Dec. 18, 1914, Harry Cowell, Dallas, Tex . 2.00 Dec. 23, 1914, Dr. C. D. DeFrantz . 1.00 Dec. 24, 1914, Jos. Harris and family, Pueblo . 1.00 Dec. 27, 1914, C. W. Buford . 1.00 I. C. McKensie . 1.00 William Walton . 1.00 People's Alliance . 5.00 Dec. 28, 1914, John James . 5.00 Dec. 29, 1914, Robert Harris, Pueblo . 3.00 1915— Jan. 3, William Martin . 1.00 Jan. 30, Rev. D. E. Over . 1.00 Jan. 30, Mrs. Frances Logan . 1.00 Jan. 31, Dr. W. A. Jones . 1.00 KINDLY DO YOUR PART. We must raise the balance of $104.65. Give Something. Our Supreme court will deal justly if the case reaches it. Should we collect more than the amount asked for, the balance will be deposited in a bank to the credit of the Colorado Protective League, and used for future worthy causes. Hurrricane, Utah, Feb. 4, 1915. Mr. T. S. Rector, 2716 Welton St. Dear Sir: Upon reading of Mr. Jones' unfortunate position through $2.00 1.00 .50 dahrate, all subscriptions must be paid - tion. ars sent to subscribers are lost or stolen when due, inform us by postal card recieve of the missing number. Express Money Order, Postoffice Money ift. Postage stamps will be received the of a dollar. Only 1-cent and 2-cent stamps is TO THE DEN-VER STAR. ion must be newsy, upon important sub side of the paper. No manuscript re- tage. at the postoffice in the city of Denver the medium of the Denver Star, I have interested what few colored boys that are members of the state road gang. I myself am a victim of unfortunate circumstances; incidentally I am serving a sentence of 15 years for an seventy-five cents ($3.75) and we re- quest the same to be used in his defense. In conclusion we can only hope and pray that Mr. Jones may be properly vindicated when his case reaches the Supreme court. Remaining very sincerely in F. C. and B. Best regards to The Denver Star. The Walker Manufacturing Co., manufacturers of C. J. Walker's Blood and Rheumatic Remedy, Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, 640 Northwest St., Phones Main 7256, New 5233K, Indianapolis, Ind., March 2, 1915. T. S. Rector, Dear Sir:—Having seen your appeal in the Denver Star enclose find $10 to assist in this worthy effort that you are putting forth for this condemned man. Trusting that you may be successful and that he may prove worthy of it, I am. LESS, SHALL JONES HANG? You Can Save Him With Your Mite. The Ministerial Alliance, assisted by the People's Sunday Alliance, are appealing to the men and women in Denver and out in the state and outside of this state to save the life of their fellow man, who is condemned to die May 13. Money is needed to take his case to Supreme court. He did not have a fair trial and he is helpless, penniless and friendless, yet he is some mother's son and some sister's brother. Will you send your contribution to T. S. Rector 2712 Welton St., Denver, Colo., treasurer. WALLACE AND WILLIAMS TAILORS, CLEANERS and DYERS PHONE MAIN 1658 114 E. CUCHARRAS ST. MR. THOMAS WILLIAMS HAS GONE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MR. THOMAS WALLACE IN THE TAILORING BUSINESS. THEY WANT YOUR SUPPORT. SPECIAL NOTICE—To those owing for this paper, kindly pay up at once to collector if you want the paper continued, those owing for two years especially. Will call in a few days; kindly be prepared. MASTER OF HIS SUBJECT. George W. Ellis Writes Book on "Ne- gro Culture In West Africa." Hon. George W. Ellis, for eight years secretary of the American legation in Liberia, who has traveled in West Africa, is the author of a new and interesting book, "Negro Culture in West Africa," which is bound to have an extensive circulation because there is no other book like it from the pen of a Negro writer as able and well informed in things African as George W. Ellis confessedly is. Speaking of Negro culture, a prominent writer says one is surprised at their (the Africans') knowledge of hygiene, physiology and the principles of medicine. Some of the operations performed by their physicians simply stagger belief. Instances are cited where their surgeons have extracted bullets and set bones, removing fractured and shattered parts that would have been a surgical triumph in any of the highly civilised countries. This seems incredible, but when you see a native doctor wash a man's hand in a medical solution, then see that hand thrust into boiling palm oil and withdrawn without pain or injury, something suggests to the strongest incredulity that perhaps these people have learned something yet unknown to modern science. Thos. W. Anderson $1.00 Hooper Phillips 1.00 Leonard Robinson 1.00 E. Dillon .50 John Paul .25 Yours respectfully, MME. C. J. WALKER. Shall We Get Our Just Dues? It Is Up to You. Can some Negroes bury their selfish, petty prejudice and racial traitorism long enough to get several jobs for the mass of our people. If an other organization which might be hatched up to gather or catch Negroes has for its object the same as the big Unified Movement which formed it self last Wednesday night, or if they organize on principles different from the Movement every Negro can understand the purpose of such an organization. One down-and-out political superannuate white man, Water man by name, had several Negroes come to see him for the purpose of organizing and delivering to some future unknown candidate the election—for an unknown sum or benefit to the Negroes in general—300 Negro votes bag and oggage. It was to head off this kind of sentiment that intelligent Negroes in these days did not possess sense enough, intelligence enough and racial loyalty enough to organize a club for themselves, that the broad, patriotic and timely call was issued by Temporary Chairman W. B. Townsend. Although we are burdened with heavy taxes and are active voters, yet no Negroes get jobs in the City park, or watchmen in our many parks; we are denied jobs on the streets in any capacity. Although we have competent and reputable doctors, lawyers and other men who could fill jobs and positions in the city attorney's office, in the board of health, as inspectors, in our hospitals as nurses, whose qualifications equal and excel many who are employed. Our jobs in the fire and police department are limited and the chance must be kept open. We have no clerical positions, though we have 3,000 votes. No jobs on the public highway have, we yet we elect men with our 3,000 votes who deny us our just due. All that we have is three janitors, one elevator man and a messenger. We cannot bathe in Washington park, by order of Otto Thum. We cannot bathe in the public bath house only such occasions as Clair Pitcher sees fit to let Negro men and women bathe. We are and have been sadly discriminated against by him. Such racial hatreds and discriminations have become so general and bold that the Telephone company carries an advertisement of the Western Window Cleaning Co. in full view of all users of the telephone book, a racial appeal against the Negro. Look at your phone book. Was it not time for just such a call Cannot intelligent, sacrificing men get together for the general good and welfare of the race? If another organization is formed would you follow and give your support to it, when it is formed by a white man to use a few Negroes whose treachery can be traced to personal greed, to ultimately steal your vote. Since Negroes must go for themselves let us do it now and fight to the last ditch and die fighting, if necessary. Annual Meeting of Educators July 28-9. The twelfth annual meeting of the National Association of Teachers In Colored Schools will be held in Cincinnati, O.. beginning on Wednesday, July 28. The association was organized in 1904 and is doing splendid work. PYTHIAS ANNUAL MEETING. Officials to Decide on Place For Next Grand Lodge Session. Cincinnati—Supreme Grand Chancellor Green of New Orleans, General R. R. Jackson of Chicago, head of the uniform rank, Knights of Pythias; Vice Supreme Grand Chancellor Joseph L. Jones and State Grand Chancellor William Anderson of this city were in conference at Columbus recently to straighten out the tangled condition in which the local committee on arrangements here appears to have got. The supreme grand lodge and supreme grand encampment, Knights of Pythias, are scheduled to convene in Columbus, O., in August. The local committee apparently was unable to raise the necessary funds to properly entertain the gathering. The state grand lodge offered to finance the meeting and consider the supreme grand lodge the guest of the state grand lodge. But the local committee on arrangements wants Columbus to serve as host, though unable to finance the affair. The local committee got itself into another tangle when through its representative, the Rev. Mr. Gilliam, it signed to use the local driving park for the encampment grounds. The Rev. Mr. Gilliam permitted himself to be cuchred into accepting these grounds and agreeing to pay $1,200 rental for a week's use without any privilege concessions, a white man retaining all concessions. This aroused considerable criticism among the Knights of Pythias. When Supreme Grand Chancellor Green went to Columbus and discovered that the driving park grounds had a saloon on it he emphatically informed the local committee that it was against the principles of the order to use grounds on which liquor was sold and before he would permit it to use the driving park he would take the meeting away from Columbus. The belief prevails among the rank and file of the members that because of the hard times, and especially in the south, in which section the Knights of Pythias' largest membership is located, and because many brothers are out of employment, Supreme Grand Chancellor Green should advise doing away with all fuss and feathers this year, abandon the encampment, if possible, and simply hold a business session in the briefest time possible. DISAPPROVES OF "CLANSMAN"PLAY National Board of Censorship Takes Quick Action. BIG VICTORY FOR OUR RACE National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Administrators Severe Blow to Production of Film Show Called "Birth of the Nation," Based on Dixon's Book. New York.-The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People has scored a real triumph in this city in succeeding in getting the national board of censorship to reverse its approval of the moving picture film called "The Birth of a Nation," which is based on Thomas Dixon's "Clansman." As soon as advised of the action of the board of censorship, at the suggestion of Paul Kennnday, a member of the board of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, officers of the association got in touch with the police commissioner through Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, who has been advised by the commissioner that the entire matter has been placed in the hands of Chief Magistrate McAdob, and the owners of the film have been warned not to produce it. It had been extensively advertised for production beginning on the night of March 3 in the Liberty theater. Forty-second street, west of Broadway. One hundred thousand dollars has been invested in it. Its owners are Messrs. Altken and Griffith. The latter is reported to be a Virginian. An advance performance of the production was given in Washington, and it is said that Chief Justice White and President Wilson were present. The reversal of the decision of the board of censorship to approve the film will probably prevent its production in about 80 per cent of the theaters of this country, since many cities have ordinances prohibiting the production of moving pictures when not approved by the national board of censorship, and even when there are not such prohibitive ordinances many theaters will not produce films unless they have the approval of the censorship board. The National association had a very difficult task to perform in suppressing this film since it had already been approved by the censorship board when the association first heard of it through its Los Angeles branch, where it is alleged a duplicate film had been released and produced in spite of the protest of the branch. The reason given by the police department and the city council for refusing to interfere was that the film had been approved by the national board of censorship. When the national association first made its appeal to the national board of censorship there seemed to be little prospect of getting an unfavorable decision on this film in the limited time left before its advertised public production. The association communicated with every member of the board of censorship, and through the latter's courtesy an advance performance was arranged at the Liberty theater Monday afternoon, March 1. All the members of the board of censorship were present, and a small committee from the National Association For the Advancement of Colored. People was in the audience. At the close of the performance the board of censorship met and unanimously voted to disapprove the film. In connection with the difficulties that the national association met in having this criticised film censored, it is interesting to note the action taken in Atlanta, Ga., in regard to "Uncle Tom's Cabin," which has recently been produced there in moving pictures. To suit the southern community the name of the production had to be changed to "Old Plantation Folks" and all disagreeable scenes cut out, such as the whipping post. Legree is made almost a saint. In justifying this action Mrs. Joseph Morgan of Atlanta, president of the Pioneers, says: "Nobody has any right to come here and stir up sectional prejudice by offering such a play. The play recalls all the things we have been trying to forget." National Sunday School Cengree. Rev. Henry Allen Boyd, secretary of the national Sunday school congress, has been making a tour of several states in the south and southwest, stirring up interest in the next annual meeting of the congress, which is to be held in Birmingham, Ala., from June 9 to 14 inclusive. In Oklahoma City, Okla., and in several cities in Ohio, Indiana and Texas he delivered addresses to great throngs of people who are interested in getting information concerning the work of the organization. Concord to Have New Church Edifice. The Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn, of which the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss is the minister, has had plans drawn for the erection in the near future of a new church edifice. The plans as submitted by the architect call for an expenditure of $62,000, not including interior furnishings. The membership of the church is over 1,700, and the church property is free of debt. UNION HEALTH and ACCIDENT POLICIES ALWAYS SATISFY CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $150,000.00 Denver, Colo., March 8, 1915. The Union Health & Accident Co., Denver, 'Colo. Gentlemen: I have received your check on March 6th and wish to thank you heartily for your prompt payment of my sick claim. Also for your kindness to me. Very respectfully, MRS. MELINDA JOHNSON. BERT PATRICK 2631 Humboldt Street Phone York 6514 2230 Larimer St. Johnson's School of Beauty Culture Dr. W. ALEXANDER JOHNSON, Pres. Madame MARY L. JOHNSON, SUPT. 798 Tremont Street Boston, Mass. 1899 1914 15 Years of Honest Doubling with the Public has made our best management of the largest of its kind in this country. The HAIR will not stop falling out, nor will it begin to grow unless the SCALP is first eured of all disgraceable diseases as Dandruff, Eczema Tetter, Scruff, Esc. THE JOHNSON SYSTEM OF TREAT- ING THE SCALP AND GROWING The HAIR is the most scientific of methods now used, for we first cure the disease and with a clean and healthy SCALP, the HAIR MUST GROW. Our remedies, which assist GRAND NATURE in growing the hair, are prepared by JOHNSON MANUFACTURING CO., from Formula originated by Dr. W. A. Jahnson, our Dermatologist and Scalp Specialist and are based upon scientific knowledge and practical experience of over fifteen years. MRS. WM. G. CAMPBELL 2835 Stout Street, Denver Sole Agent for the above named goods. Treats the Scalp, etc. Prices Reasonable. Phone Olive 1304. 66 TRADE PORO MARK 99 ST. LOUIS, MO. MRS. R. H. LEE 1839 South Logan St., Denver. Phone: Ellworth 1773. Agent fn. "PORU" THE R. H. LEE 1329 South Logan Phone Ellsworth 1773 Star Barber Shop Class in every Particular GIVE US A TRIAL St. Denver, Colo Residence 2344 Tremont Pl. Olive 1579 before 8 A. M GEORGE G. ROSS Attorney and Counsellor At Law 209 Kittredge Building Main 6782 Denver, Colo WM. VOIGT'S Watchmaker and Jeweler Watches, Clocks, Jewelry. Silverware, Etc: Fine Repairing of all Kinds 611 27th St., (Near Welton Denver, Colo. OVER 65 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS LUDY ROSE, Mgr. Houses and Rooms All "ads" appearing in these columns are at the rate of 5c per line if run by the issue, or 50c monthly, to be paid in advance, as we have no collector for this department. No "ads" taken over the phone. The Best List in the City to Choose From. LET US PASS IT ON. Many young men and women would gladly pay a fair price for a room like yours in a home like yours. Let us tell the people through the columns of the Star. Modern throughout. Two and three rooms with hot and cold water, gas and electric lights. Rates very rea- sonable. 2352-58 Ogden St., corner 41th Ave. Phone York 6707. Mrs. K. M. Blakey. WANTED—T. Ernest McClain, A. B. D. D. S-Sundays and nights by appointment. Office hours, 8 a. m. to 12 m., 1 p. m. to 6 p. m. Office, 313% Kittindege Bldg. Phone Main 7416. Res., 822 32nd St., phone Main 8397. The Elite Barber Shop and bath rooms. 1223 19th St. Lillian Stewart, Prop. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished front room suitable for man and wife or two gentlemen. Phone Olive 1577, at 2246 Tremont place. 2-24-15-41 FOR RENT—For men only, one large front room or other rooms in a strictly modern house, near car lines, Twenty-second and Twenty-fifth; rates reasonable. Phone York 7110. 3-6-15 tf The Jewel Barber Shop, 1022 19th St. First-class tonsilial artists. G. B. Richardson and D. O. Simpson. Andersen & Son, express, coal and wood, 2239 Washington St., phone Champa 1174. Residence, 2431 Court Fl. Denver, Colo. We rent and sell anything from a STABLE to a MANSION. Bring your business, whether large or small. You will find our service the best. The Colored American Loan and Realty Co., 913 Twenty-first street. I will sell you the best massage vibrator, the White Cross, for $10.00, as good as any $25.00 machine made. Call or write to Vibrator Co., 538 14th street. FOR RENT—One nicely furnished room in a modern house. Mrs. Perkins, 2447 Tremont Pl. Phone Champa 1856. HOTEL HILDRETH Mice, clean, airy rooms, strictly modern house, close in; rooms from 1560 up. 2152 Arapahoe. Phone Vain 7007. Mrs. Lillian Horn, Prop. Particular rooms to rent to partic- ular people in a particular neigh- borhood. Rates reasonable. Car service, modern accommodations. Mrs. Tur- ser, phone York 1633, 2504 Clarkson. 9-6-13. FOR RENT—Two nicely furnished rooms at 2809 Welton St. On car line. Rates reasonable. If you want a tenant for your pro- perty, or if it is fire insurance, or some one to relieve you of the worry and care of it, just call Champa 455. The Cored American Loan & Realty Co., 21st St. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, ream- ble. Phone Olive 816. 2462 Glen- arn Place. FOR RENT—Two nice rooms for gentlemen, cheap, with bath; home like place, between three car lines 2663 Lafayette St. York 3067. Mrs R. A. Duncan. FOR RENT—Nice rooms for man and wife or gentlemen in modern house, at 2218 Clarkson St. York 8012. FOR RENT—One furnished front room, strictly modern for gentleman. 1635 E. 22nd Ave., Phone York 5438. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for light housekeeping; strictly modern, heat, bath, etc. At 2431 Ogden. Nane- ble King Johnson. York 1765. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms and rooms for light housekeeping in modern house with conveniences, on car line. Mrs. Ada Cunningham. 623 22nd St. House and Lot For Sale.—11-3 lot, 7 room brick, modern except furnace. 4 blocks from Country Club. $1,700 Small payment down. Phone Main 5595. 2t 12 9-15 FOR RENT—Five room modern use except furnace. 816 32nd. Rent reasonable to responsible party. Two 7-room modern houses. Call 3158, 3162 Champa St. York 7116. FOR RENT—16-room hotel, all modern. 2100 block Arapahoe St. Rent $500.00. The Colored American Loan & Realty Co., 21st St. FOR RENT—One large front room for two gentlemen or man and wife, modern house, rates reasonable. 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Liberal Commission for Agts, All kinds of Gasoline Light- ing Systems Repaired and In- stalled. A few Second Hand Plants For Sale. M. A. YORTY 2315 Arapahoe St. Denver, Colo Phone Main 8625. to 12 a. m., 2 to 4 p. m., 7 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE. 2338 Arapahoe Street, Denver. YOUR EYES Tell the story of the care you give them. : Don't take chances; those headaches, that nervousness, and many other complaints, all come from eye strain. : A scientific examination and good glasses will bring relief. Try Us DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE EXAMINATION OF THE EYES. THE FITTING AND MANUFACTURING OF GLASSES The Swigert Bros. Optical Co. DEVICES REFILLED OPTICIANS 1550 CALIFORNIA ST. NEAR SIXTEENTH ST. JOSEPH CARTER Coal and Wood Express 2425 WASHINGTON STREET Phone Main 6544 Prompt Delivery Western Seller Goo. P. Sargent New York Wheel Chairs For Sale or Rent WM. JONES Maker of all kinds of Orthopedic Appliances, Trusses, Abdominal Support, Elastic Hosiery, Crutches, etc. BOS 14th St. Denver, Cole. Phone Main 7702 RICHMOND ELKS ARE PROGRESSIVE Order In Old Dominion Capital Holds Mass Meeting. ALL FRATERNITIES UNITE. White People of Richmond Manifest Great Interest In Plans For Entertaining President Wilson at Forthcoming Exposition—Celebration to Be Held on Famous State Fair Grounds. Another demonstration of the friendly co-operation existing between the white and colored people of Richmond, Va., was made evident at a great mass meeting held in Johnston's auditorium on West Leigh street. Richmond, on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 25, when it was announced that the Virginia state fair grounds had been secured for holding the coming fifteenth anniversary celebration by the colored people for a month, beginning July 4. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Capital City lodge of Elks, and nearly all of the secret and benevolent societies of Richmond were represented by from one to three delegates. One of the main features of the meeting was the shaping of plans to entertain President Wilson, who will be the guest of honor of all the people on Virginia day, Thursday, July 15. After a thorough exchange of views from the delegates the meeting adopted the following set of resolutions: Whereas, There is to be held in the city of Richmond, Va., a mammoth exposition and celebration in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation and achievements of the Negro, commencing July 4 and ending Aug. 4, 1935; and, whereas, the holding of such a celebration has been commended by congress of the United States and the president of the nation; and, whereas, the colored people throughout the United States are manifesting interest in the emancipation and the best element of white people is encouraging and stimulating the promoting of said exposition; and whereas, every organization, business concern, club, etc., is interested in promoting plans to participate in the said exposition; therefore Be it resolved by this convention of the delegations from the various colored organizations of the city of Richmond and vichinity, assembled at Johnson's auditorium, in the city of Richmond, this week, at 10:10 a.m. turn out in a body, carrying banners and floats to designate and distinguish our various organizations and to show the progress made by them on the said "Virginia day." Thursday, the 16th of July, and that we invite all of the these organizations and business concerns to turn out in a body on Virginia day and march to the fair grounds Resolved, also, that we invite the citizens of Richmond generally to unite with us and turn out in a body to do honor to the occasion of Virginia day; further, that we encourage all citizens employing colored people to give them a holiday on the 15th of July so that they may be able to unite with us in a befitting manner to celebrate the event of Virginia day; also, that we ask all of the proprietors of the tobacco factories, Tredemann and all other concerns employing colored people to give them a holiday on that day Resolved, further, that this convention now assembled, as aforesaid, pledges itself to do all in its power to carry out the object and purposes of this convention—a steering committee to be appointed by the chairman of this meeting to make preparation for the proper celebration by the colored people of Richmond for Virginia day, which committee shall not exceed nine in number, and the chairman of this meeting is to be ex officio chairman of the said committee and the secretary of this meeting to be ex officio secretary of the said committee. This committee shall meet once a week and make suggestions for carrying out the purposes of this convention and report the action to this committee in a meeting from time to time, and that every delegate of this convention shall be required to invite every society, lodge or assembly of colored people which is not represented at this meeting to send delegates to the next meeting of this convention. Resolved, finally, that it shall be the duty of the delegates present to inquire and ascertain how many lodges, societies and clubs or other organizations that are not represented at this convention, and that we extend our thanks to the governor of Virginia, Senator Martin and Senator White of Alabama for their encouragement and support, and also to all of the white people who have given their encouragement and support. We take occasion to visit the White people through the country to visit this exposition between the 4th of July and the 4th of August and pledge to them our best endeavor to make them happy during their sojourn in our city, guaranteeing to them continuous happiness while with us. Respectfully submitted. Committee of the Capital City Lodge of Elks. John P. White, chairman; W. A. Smith, W. H. Williams, Dan Booker, Nelson S. Harris, W. S. Cowan, ex-ruler; A. J. Brown, secretary; W. F. Weaver, Giles B. Jackson, W. R. Green, Dr. R. E. Jones. The New England Baptist Convention. The New England Baptist missionary convention will hold its next annual session at the Mount Olivet Baptist church in New York for five days, beginning on Thursday, June 17. William Bishop Johnson, LL. D., of Washington, is president of the convention and the Rev. W. P. Hayen, D. D., is pastor of the church which will entertain the convention. Working For the Snow Hill Institute. Principal William J. Edwards of the Snow Hill (Aln.) institute is making a two months' tour north in the interest of the school which he founded twenty years ago. While in New York in February Professor Edwards did some excellent work for the school. He will spend the greater part of March in Boston and other New England cities returning south early in April. TROTTER SPEAKS FOR RACE RIGHTS Boston Editor Was Lionized on Western Tour. MAKES GOOD IMPRESSION. National Equal Rights League Representative Delivers Able Series of Lectures In Many Cities Against Injustice of Race Segregation—Organization Meets Public Favor. The recent visit of William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, to many of the large cities of the west resulted in arousing our people in the interest of their problems and plans for better conditions to a greater extent than any one item of constructive effort has for some time. Before responding to the many invitations from various sections of the west Mr. Trotter delivered a series of addresses in Boston, Providence and other New England cities. Coupled with his story of the now famous Wilson-Trotter White House incident, the burden of his addresses and lectures was equal justice and industrial opportunity for the race, with no segregation. The first series of great meetings on Mr. Trotter's western tour was held in Chicago. Eight meetings were held, at which men and women representing the highest achievement in business, religion, education and professional life vied with one another in making the visitor feel that he was truly in the house of his friends. A Chicago branch of the National Equal Rights league was formed, with the Hon. George W. Ellis as president. Editor Trotter's visit to Springfield, Ill. met with a spontaneous outburst of enthusiasm from many sources upon the shortest notice. This meet- 3 WILLIAM HONROE TROTTER. ing was unusual and showed the real interest of our people against race segregation. The meeting in St. Louis was held at the Central Baptist church, of which the Rev. Dr. George E. Stevens is pastor, and was attended by 1,800 people. This meeting was held under the auspices of the St. Louis branch of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People at the suggestion of Editor J. E. Mitchell of the St. Louis Argus, which said in a report of the meeting that William Monroe Trotter has seen St. Louis and the colored people of St. Louis have seen Editor Trotter, and satisfaction seems to be mutual. In reporting the Trotter meeting held at Wichita, Kan., where a branch of the National Equal Rights league was organized, one paper said: "Editor W. M. Trotter of Boston crossed deep into Kansas soil and was greeted by a packed in audience in the auditorium of the L'Ouverture school. The school segregation forced upon the colored people on the soil made sacred by the fight and sacrifice of John Brown stirred the anti-segregationist's fighting spirit, and with emphasis he narrated the White House protest and denounced the south, which had pushed its colorphobia so far north. He urged the colored people only to tolerate and never indorse segregation and everywhere to fight it with brains and money as the people of Kansas had fought it in the courts and pointed out how it spread from the south. He delighted the audience with his report of the White House interview and was applauded to the echo. A banquet in Mr. Trotter's honor was held at the Y. M. C. A., over which Dr. L. G. Brown presided. At Topeka, Kan., in the second Baptist church, of which the Rev. G. W. Henry is the minister, an audience of 1,400 people greeted and applauded the manly and fearless William Monroe Trotter. Editor Nick Chiles of the Topeka Plaindealer presided. There was no mincing of words in the introductory address of the chairman. Like Mr. Trotter, Nick Chiles is outspoken and never takes a backward step on any matter for the good of the race. The audience registered its approval of the purposes and plans of the National Equal Rights league. After responding to invitations from other cities in the west and southwest Mr. Trotter accepted the invitation of the Citizens' club of Brooklyn, where a banquet was held in his honor and a big mass meeting in the Bridge Street A. M. E. church. A New Dining Room now in connection with the Keystone Club. Strictly Home Cooking, First Class Service, Best Quality Food Eastern Corn-Food Meats FULL DINNER 11:30 a. m. to 8:30 p. m. including Fish or Meat, two Vegetable, Coffee, Tea or Cocoa, 25 Cents Chicken on Sundays and Wednesdays. Ladies Day on Wednesdays and Saturdays. SHORT ORDERS AT ALL HOURS Cut Flowers For all occasions. 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GOODS DELIVERED TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY THE HAM BROWN COAL AND W You KNOW, still I give more in wet slate than any o order Wood with 14 SACKS FOR $1 Cheaper than any Cut the high co PHONE MAIN 3348 A BIL AND WOOD COM I am KNOW, still I want to TELL you have more in weight, free from duse less than any other dealer. Where Wood with a Ton of Coal CKKS FOR $1.00. BY THE CO esper than any other dealer in the at the high cost of living by c MAIN 3348 AT 1314 TWENTY F You KNOW, still I want to TELL you that I give more in weight, free from dust and slate than any other dealer. When you order Wood with a Ton of Coal I give 14 SACKS FOR $1.00. BY THE CORD $1.40 Cheaper than any other dealer in the City. Cut the high cost of living by calling PHONE MAIN 3348 AT 1314 TWENTY FIRST ST. 2300 Larimer St. Phone Main 461 HOME-MADE LARD and SAUSAGE A SPECIALTY rates for Holiday Decorations. turns made up to order. rated. Prompt delivery. Order avenien to call in person. S BIRD STORE Mrs. D. J. Sullivau, Props. 534 FIFTEENTH STREET 1319 EAST PINE STREET SEATTLE, WASH. Madam DeNeal's SCHOOL OF BEAUTY AND HAIR CULTURE Latest Ideas in Hairdressing, Manicuring, Facial Treatment, Hair Manufacturing and the Famous DeNeal Scalp Treatment which is giving such wonderful results. The Agent's success is assured with either race with the DeNeal Diploma. DeNeal's Invigorator and DeNeal's Hair Grower grows the most stubborn hair. The Invigorator is a germicide, cleanses the diseased scalp, invigorating and strengthening the young hair. DeNeal's and ichy scalp, will stop the hair from fall under it soft and glossy. Send stamps for kinds, All Kinds of Lettering, by Painting, See BROWN and Scenic Artist in the State and Wall Jobs a Specialty Denver, Colorado the Firms that organize us. My Goes to the PHARMACY Champa Sts. Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Etc. DRINKS SERVED as Our Specialty JAS. E. THRALL, Prop. ALL PARTS OF THE CITY WOOD COMPANY I want to TELL you that night, free from dust and other dealer. When you a Ton of Coal I give 00. BY THE CORD $1.40 other dealer in the City. at of living by calling T 1314 TWENTY FIRST ST. SCOTT M. E. CHURCH 26th Ave. and Clarkson St. Phone BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH Cor. 32nd Ave. and Lafayette St. Phone York 7647. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST MISSION, 38th and Blake streets. L. J. JONES, PASTOR, PHONE CHAMPA 169. GRAND OFFICERS. Dr. Paul E. Spratlin, D. G. M. 32 Goode Bldg. Geo. S. Contee, D. G. Sect. 2612 Welton St. Rocky Mt. Lodge 2820, 1st and 3rd Thurdays of each month 2630 Welton St. Arapahoe Lodge No. 2936, 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. 1834 Arapahoe St. Denver Lodge No. 8646, 2nd and 4th Thurdays of each month 1834 Arapahoe St. POINTS OF INTEREST. State Capitol, Colfax and Lincoln. Union Depot, 17th and Wynkoop Sta. City Hall, 14th and Larimer Sta. Auditorium, 14th and Curtis Sta. Public Bathhouse, 20th and Curtis Sta. Public Library, 14th and Bannock. Fire Dep't., 25th and Glenarm Place Inspiration Point. Federal Building, 18th and Champa. SUMMONS IN DIVORCE. No. 51922. IN THE COUNTY COURT. State of Colorado, City and County of Denver, ss. Ethel Hutchinson, Plaintiff, vs. Ernest Hutchinson, Defendant. The People of the State of Colorado, to the Defendant above named, Greeting: You are hereby required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the County Court of the City and County of Denver, State of Colorado, and answer the complaint therein within thirty days after the service hereof if you are served within this state, or within fifty days after the service hereof if served personally outside the State of Colorado, or, if served by publication, within sixty days from the date of the last publication, or trial will be had the same as though you were present. This is an action brought to obtain a decree of divorce on the grounds of non-support and desertion and such other and further relief as may seem to the Court just and equitable from the complaint, a copy of which is hereunto attached, and the evidence adduced upon the trial. Witness, Thomas L. Bonfilis, Clerk of the County Court, in and for the said City and County of Denver, at his office in Denver, this 24th day of February, A. D. 1915, and the seal of said Court hereunto affixed. THOMAS L. BONFILS, Clerk of the County Court. (SEAL) By K. P. MACE, Deputy. Date of first publication, March 13, 1915. Date of last publication, April 10, 1915. GEO. G. ROSS, Attorney for Plaintiff. To Be or Not To Be. Continued from page 1. again, our confidence and care and keeping of our civil and political rights. If the colored people of Denver will unite in one organization, regardless of party, and labor for the betterment of our interests and improvement of our rights, we could soon check the growth of unfair treatment toward the Race. UNITED INFLUENCE SOUGHT. Once our united influence is manifested and well directed in governmental affairs, those in power will grant to us consideration, recognition and our share of representation in the affairs of the city. But as we now are, we are divided and scattered, and count for but little. Let us organize—not to take revenge for the past wrongs, proscription and denial which has been heaped upon us, but to prevent, as far as possible, a repetition of proscription and denial and unfair treatment. We should emulate the example of other people in this city, who are as one when matters which pertain to their best interests are at stake. Meeting Is Called. For the purpose of such an organization, the Jefferson League (colored Democratic organization), the Colored Progressive organization, the Building Laborers' union, the colored ministers and the People's Sunday Alliance are each invited to send their officers or representatives to meet with the Colored Republican club of Denver, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, at 2850 Welton street, at which time and place we shall endeavor to lay aside our party designation—for the time being—lay aside our jealousy and personal differences we hope forever—and form an organization to make a united effort in the approaching campaign to elect the best men to office who will have control of municipal affairs, and who will accord fair treatment to the colored citizens. THE SANATORIUM NOTES. The officers of the Lincoln-Douglass Sanatorium Association held special meeting in which an important conference with a committee of the Masons was had. This committee consisted of four well-known and prominent men of affairs among our people. Their questions were directed along the line to ascertain the business basis of the sanatorium, and at the close the chairman of the committee expressed himself as satisfied in all the main features. We hope soon to be able to publish the results of this conference in which four of the most conservative colored business men we have investigated the affairs of the association. We commend most highly the business-like way this body of Masons sought and obtained facts wanted. We are glad to give them first hand information instead of rumors. Let others who want to help the cause and have serious questions in their minds do as the Masons have done. Kindly take note all. The treasurer of the association, Mr. Jordan S. White has secured $1,000 bond to insure all who contribute of the faithful discharge of his duty. Also arrangements have been made through him for a checking account at the United States National bank and money can only be drawn upon the signature of the president, secretary and treasurer. This placea the funds of the association upon a standard business basis and insures all who contribute a proper use of the money given the cause. The officers decided at their meeting to hold a special call meeting of the members of the association on Tuesday night, March 30th, for the purpose of thoroughly organizing the forces to prosecute the work. The meeting is not a public meeting but for members and will be held at Scott's M. E. church at 8:30 sharp on the date named above. All members take note and arrange to be present. Some important and encouraging announcements will be officially made and none can afford to miss the meeting. Dr. J. H. P. Westbrook, the newly-elected corresponding secretary, is extending the work throughout the state through appropriate letters and correspondence and will no doubt make some important announcements. Among other things at this call meeting a special committee will be appointed on revision of the constitution come up for adoption at our annual meeting the first Monday in June. Pay your dues so as to be able to discuss and vote at that June meeting. TUSKEGEE PROUD OF BRIDGEFORTH Blessed With Special Training For His Chosen Profession, Head of Important Department of Institution Says He Is Only Humble Worker Holding Up Principal's Hands. Tuskegee, Ala.—One of the most important departments at Tuskegee institute and of which Dr. Booker T. Washington is proud is the department of agriculture, which, like the other departments, has an expert at the head, a man with experience, training and ability. These qualities are possessed by Professor George R. Bridgeforth, whose early life was spent in Athens, in the northern part of the state and in Limestone county. He is yet a young man. His first graduation was from Trinity school in 1894, then at Talladega college, where he graduated in 1897, but he felt that he was not yet prepared for his chosen line, so he took a course at the Massachusetts Agricultural college, finishing in 1901. Having finished his training, the next thing was to work. He accepted a position with the late William H. Council at Normal, Ala., where he remained one year, after which he accepted a position with Dr. Booker T. Washington in the agricultural department. Of course he was not at the head, but one of the instructors and workers. This was thirteen years ago. He con- M. B. GEORGE R. BRIDGEFOURTH. vinced Dr. Washington and those around the school that he understood the business. Merit wins in Tuskegee. So when there was a vacancy at the head of the department Dr. Washington decided that he had the right man there. So six years ago Mr. Bridgeforth was placed at the head and has been conducting the work of the department ever since. Like other heads of departments, he has tried to make improvements and has been indeed successful. In the department now are to be found eighteen instructors, with a complete outfit for teaching from 300 to 500 students both theoretical and practical agriculture. It should be of interest to know that there are 350 students studying agriculture. This young man has not alone been devoting his time to the students, but he has been of help to the farmers by conducting what is known as farmers' short courses and movable schools for Macon county as well as other counties in the state. He has contributed toward the improvement of the village around Tuskegee, and through his efforts two land companies have been organized—the Southern Small Land company and the Tuskegee Farm and Improvement company. He is president of the former and vice president of the latter. It is of interest to know that this department does $135,000 worth of business every year. With the new agricultural building and the veterinary hospital, recently donated, there is a new canning factory, a cold storage, barns put in the agricultural campus, a 1,000 acre farm, a truck garden of forty acres, an orchard of 100 acres and live stock consisting of 600 hogs, 125 horses and mules and 150 cattle. The latest addition to the department is a postgraduate course. The young men from this course are making good and at the same time demanding good salaries. The demands are much larger than the supply. In speaking of his work Mr. Bridgeforth says: "I am one of the humble workers at Tuskegee institute, holding up the hands of the principal and working with him for the advancement of our people. Dr. Washington is a strong and great help in every particular in trying to develop this department. Our students combine theory and practice in helping the public." Success of Mississippi Women's Clubs. After twelve years' persistent work the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs of Missouri has secured a state legislature recommendation of nearly $75,000 for the completion and maintenance of a state industrial home for wayward colored girls. Mrs. Ida A. Walker is president of the state federation. MEHARRY COLLEGE MAKES PROGRESS How Dr. R. H. Voorhees Conducts Dental Department. Fine Record of Brilliant Young Alumnus, Who Is Giving His Alma Mater the Benefit of His Rare Knowledge. Dean Hubbard's Devotion to the Medical Profession. Nashville, Tenn.-The Meharry Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical college has furnished to the race most of the physicians, dentists and pharmacists of the south, among whom are some of the best in the country. These men and women, scattered all over the United States, are helping to make sentiment for the entire race. Dr. R. H. Voorhees, a young man in this city, occupied a place in the front rank of dentists and is now devoting his time in trying to help other young men to become proficient and make good. He has earned all that he has or all that he has made in the way of a reputation. He has been doing work along this line for the past sixteen years. When he entered Meharry nearly twenty years ago he was without money, but he had pluck, push and ambition, backed up by industry, honesty and reliability, and with these he appeared before Dr. G. W. Hubbard, dean of the college, declaring that he desired to be a dentist. He was not afraid of work, but had formed an alliance with it. He worked in the school printing office and during the summer found employment in hotels in various parts of the country. In this way he was able to finish his course. Thus his life and work should be an inspiration to other young men of the race who are sitting around complaining about nothing to do or the treatment at the hands of other ruses. It was in 1901 that this young man graduated from Meharry dental department, sharing a part of the class honors. He was ready to start in life, but did not have money enough to buy the necessaries of life, to say nothing about furnishing an office. He had made a good impression on the late Dr. R. F. Boyd, and when his condition was made known to this great man he at once furnished an office in his own building, fitted it up and then turned his attention to giving encouragement to Dr. Voorhees as well as other young men. Giving four hours each day to teaching in the dental department of Meharry and having a large city practice will account for the first two years of Dr. Voorhees' work in Nashville, and after four years of good work he went to Chicago, where he took a post graduate course in the Northwestern university dental department and was perhaps the first member of the race to receive a certificate from the post graduate course of that institution. With this diploma he returned to Nashville better prepared to prosecute his work. Practicing in the city and teaching in Meharry is the record of this young man for a number of years. Now he has charge of the dental department of the school, being the demonstrator and instructor. Wonderful improvements have been made from time to time until it ranks second to none in the country. This has forced Dr. Voorhees to give up his actual practice and devote his entire time to the work. This has been done at a sacrifice, but with a desire to help young men. He is devoted to Meharry and declares that he is willing to do anything in his power for the success of the school. He deems it necessary for the members of the race to make sacrifices like men of the order and rank of Dr. George W. Hubbard. When yet a young man he married, and a few years ago his wife died. Since he has remarried. He has a comfortable home and home surroundings. As to the work of Dr. Hubbard it is interesting to note that he has given fifty years of his life to medical work. Sixteen years ago there were to be found in the dental department nineteen students and an infirmary with five chairs and one small laboratory. At this time there are 130 students, two infirmaries with twenty-three chairs and six laboratories fitted with most of the latest equipments. Most of these improvements and progress have been made under Dr. Voorhees' supervision. In the graduating class for this year are thirty-nine students, and they are working hard to finish and then launch out into the world. The demonstrator, Dr. Voorhees, keeps in direct touch with the graduates from his department and is prepared to tell about each of them. He shows what thorough preparation will do for a young man who tries to advance. Useful Book on Business Enterprises. C. H. Watson of Charlotte, N. C., has published a study of the colored people of Charlotte city. The book is neatly done and contains a statistical study of Negro business enterprises, together with a hundred cuts of residents and residences. PROPER NAME FOR RACE DISCUSSED Neither Negro Nor Afro-American Is Logically Right. MANY OPINIONS ADVANCED. Views of Former Auditor For United States Navy Department on Title by Which Our Race Should Be Recognized—Colored American Seems More Appropriate. There is wide variance among us as to which of the descriptive terms Negro, colored or Afro-American should be applied to us as a people to distinguish us from the white race. In truth, we are Americans—that is, the very great majority of our people—who, with their forebears for many generations back, were born in this country. Dr. Booker T. Washington has insisted, and does insist today, on the use of the descriptive term "Negro" and has used his best endeavors and very great influence to not only have the Associated Press and many metropolitan publications by white people use that term exclusively, but to capitalize it. But are we "Negroes?" The dictionary, and that is the final arbiter for all etymological disputes, says a "Negro" is a "black man, a member of that African race" which is characterized by "a black or very dark skin and hair of wooly or crisp nature." Mark you, it says of "that" African race, clearly indicating that because a black or dark skinned person may be born in Africa he is not necessarily a "Negro." A "Negro" is a member of "THAT African race which, etc." We are not Africans because we are native born and native sired Americans. Some of us may be black; some of us are brown; some of us, like Dr. Washington, are mulattoes, and some of us because of an unlicensed miscegenation have skin of alabaster white. Then why should this variegated people be arbitrarily fitted out with the descriptive term "Negro," which means "a member of THAT African race?" Out of the 10,000,000 of us who were born, like our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, in this country but 37 per cent of us have woolly hair. Some of us have hair similar in texture to the Malays; some of us have hair similar to the Jews; some of us have hair similar to the American Indian, and some of us are endowed with "golden tresses that float upon the pillow." In color our hair ranges from a jet black to auburn. Now, if our hair is not woolly, why should we be called "Negroes" when "woolly" hair is distinctive of the members of "that" African race, natives of a country the most of us know little or nothing about? Some of us are but remotely connected with either an African or a Negro tribe; some of us are not even remotely so connected, and some of us, at least 56 per cent, are human hybrids, "a medley of bloods," through whose veins, in riotous confusion, courses the blood of many races. Take myself, for instance, and I am but illustrative of thousands. On my maternal side I would have to go back only three generations to plump up against an American Indian chief and on my paternal side might by the genealogical process trace kinship back to the tenth president of the United States, whose patronym I am, perforce, lugging through life. From this it is manifest I am not a Negro, though I am colored, because my skin is darker than the white man's skin. We are Americans by birth, not by adoption, as "Afro-American" would suggest to the uninitiated. That final etymological arbiter, the dictionary, gives as a definition of "colored," "having a skin darker than the skin of a person of the white race." The great majority of our race, this variegated race, do possess skin "darker than the skin of a person of the white race"—at least 85 per cent of us have—and it would appear therefore that the descriptive term "colored" more clearly and more properly fits us as a people. It does not follow because we object to the descriptive term "Negro" or "Afro-American" that we are ashamed of our people; no more than it follows that because the Jew prefers to be called a Hebrew he is ashamed of his people. "A rose might smell as sweet by some other name," it is true, and this race or people of ours can succeed just as well by some other description than "Negro" or "Afro-American," either of which is actually wrong when applied to us as a people. There are not to exceed 25,000 native born Africans in this country. These might properly be called "Negroes" or "Africans" or, more properly, "Afro-Americanes," since they are native Africans who have settled in this country. But why should quite 10,000,000 of native born Americans be called "Negroes" out of deference to the 25,000 native born Africans who have come to this country? Why should those whose hair is or is not "woolly or crisp" and whose complexions run in a merry riot from a "silken black" to an alabaster white be called "Negroes" simply because there happen to be 25,000 foreigners in this country who can qualify as "black and whose hair is woolly or crisp?" Mrs. Lillie B. Moore THE High Brown, Lincoln Brunette, Pink and White Face Powders. Also Ro-Zol and High Brown Face Bleach, Medicated Cucumber and High Brown Soaps. These articles are manufactured by a well-known Eastern Negro firm. These articles are manufactured from the best material by experienced people and are free from irritating and objectionable properties usually found in such articles. Phone Main 7635 all day Saturday or mornings before 10 o'clock, or drop card to 2925 Glenarm MRS. T. H. BAILEY Fashionable Dressmaking, Plain Sewing Children's Dresses a specialty Work Guaranteed Give me a THE Giant OR QUALITY Cleaning, Pressing, Relining and WORK CALLED FOR WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVDRED YOUR OPPORTUNITY NOW. At the February sale of state land there were sold four quarter sections of state land in Dearfield to a colored man for $6.00 per acre. Circumstances have prevented him from taking the land, and unless it is taken by someone else in ten days, it will have to be put up and resold at auction again. This land was appraised at $10.00 per acre, as it is in the heart of Dearfield settlement. Influence was used to have it reduced to $6.00 per acre. The land lays level and is very rich, as it has been JOHN H. PHONE MAIN 2759 REO CLU E. R. PAGE, Manager 2710 WELTON STREET SOUTHERN TAILO SOUTHERN TAILOR AND CLEANER Don't be misled on cheap loser. If your clothes need Cing, why not send or call for y OR, who knows the work. about our work. We also ma Order at very reasonable price Clothes in the "tailor way." convince yourself our work. Suits or Overcoats Sponged at Pants Pressed, Ladies' Suits French Dry or S Long Coats " " Don't be misled on cheap prices. You are always the loser. If your clothes need Cleaning, Pressing or Remodeling, why not send or call for your friend, the REAL FAILOR, who knows the work. Ask your friends about us, or about our work. We also make Ladies' and Gent's Suits to Order at very reasonable prices. We Remodel and Reline Clothes in the "tailor way." After your first trial you will convince yourself our work. Suits or Overcoats Sponged and Pressed, 35c We also Clean Portieres, Hats, Gloves, etc. Phone York 7051 Phone Main 7376 Phone Main 2091 Give me a trial 3035 MARION ST. Our Prices Reasonable Satisfaction Guaranteed CLEANERS AND TAILORS McCAIN & RICHARDS, Props. ing, Dyeing, Repairing, and Remodeling FOR AND DELIVDRED 2549 Washington Avenue a sheep corral for years. The northeast quarter has a good well and a small cabin upon it. Anyone buying this land would not have to live on it for any specified length of time. The payments are $10.00 down, balance in 18 yearly payments at 6 per cent. If one is looking for a bargain in Dearfield, call at the state land office at once, for such a bargain will never be offered again in Dearfield. It will require about $100.00 for first payment on a quarter section. O. T. JACKSON. Phone Champa 1379 KEYSTONE SOCIAL CLUB Everything for the Pleasure of Gentlemen. BUFFET CONNECTED, 2217 CHAMFA STREET Denver, Colo. SYL. STEWART, Pres. CLUB DENVER, COLO. COLOR AND CLEANER 2144 Stout, Cor. 22nd cheap prices. You are always the and Cleaning, Pressing or Remodel- or your friend, the REAL FAIL- k. Ask your friends about us, or make Ladies' and Gent's Suits to prices. We Remodel and Reline After your first trial you will d and Pressed, 35c 10c or Steam Cleaned, $1.00 1.00 O. T. JACKSON CITY NEWS Mr. R. M. Blakey of the De Luxe, 2358 Ogden street, is confined to his home by illness. Mr. Blakey is in the Pullman service and runs to Los Angeles, Cal. He is highly respected by the company in whose employ he has been several years. Miss Alice White of Seventh avenue is on the sick list. Mr. O. U. Pruse of Pruche will spend Mr. O. U. Bray of Pueblo will spend Sunday with his parents in this city. Mrs. A J. Walton left last week for Oakland, Calif., to spend a few months, perhaps to make it her future home, as her husband's headquarters will be out there for some time. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. THE FOLLOWING NEW PAPERS ARE ON SALE AND CAN BE HAD AT THE OFFICE OF T. O. MASON, 2850 WELTON ST.: "THE NEW YORK AGE," "DALLAS EXPRESS," "CHICAGO DEFENDER," "KANSAS CITY SUN," "BOSTONIAN GUARDIAN," "THE FREEMAN," "THE CRISIS," "TOPEKA PLAIN-DEALER," AND MANY OTHER NEGRO NEWSPAPERS FROM YOUR HOME TOWNS. I have -100 credit to be given on a Knight & Atmore piano which I will sell for $15 cash. Call Denver Star for particulars. 1t-3-13 Mrs. Belle Bufford of Omaha, Neb., is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. O. Morgan of 13th and Maripost streets. POPULAR DRUG STORE The Elite Drug Store, 2100 Arapahoe St., is one of the leading drug stores in this section of the country. It is noted for accuracy and promptness in filling prescriptions, and handles only the purest and freshest drugs. The toilet waters and other lines of articles are always priced at the lowest figures, although of superior quality. Drs. Cantey and Lee consider it a pleasure to satisfy their customers and we would advise all who are looking for a square deal to visit this modern and well equipped establishment. DOUGLAS UNDERTAKING DEATH NOTICE. Mrs. Nellie Cox, late of 3320 Elizabeth St., died March 11th. Funeral notice later. Douglas Undertaking Co. in charge. Mrs. Lucile Hazard, beloved wife of Benj. Hazard and sister of Mrs. Eloise Thally, died March 10th at her residence, 2041 Marion St. Funeral Sunday, Shorter chapel, 2:30 p. m. Remains shipped to Oakly, Kans. St. Patrick's ball and barn dance at Fern Hall Wednesday, March 17th. Morrison's orchestra. Mr. J. R. Contee president of the Douglas Undertaking Co., is somewhat indisposed, confined to his bed but convalescing at the present time. Campbell Ushers' Club are rehearsing two dramas, "The Outcast Daughter" and "A Woman's Honor," to be given in the near future. Wait for the Campbell Ushers' Club drama, "The Outcast Daughter." Mrs. Bettle Calloway left Saturday for Council Bluffs and Davenport, Ia., for an indefinite stay. Mrs. W. G. Campbell and daughter Allene are both ill with la gripe at their home, 2835 Stout St. A regular plantation ball for city people at Fern Hall March 17th. Morrison's orchestra. MARCH 18—ART CONTEST, 2431 OGDEN. $75 spread given away to the person turning over the highest amount over ten dollars, at the residence of Mrs. Nannie Johnson, for the benefit of the invalid, Miss Addie Wilson. IN MEMORIAM In memory of our dear husband and father, who departed this life one year ago, March 9, 1914. Gone but not forgotten. There is left a vacancy in our home that can never be filled. Mrs. A. J. Rease and Children. ARE YOU RHEUMATIC?—TRY SLOAN'S. If you want quick and real relief from Rheumatism, do what so many thousand other people are doing—whenever an attack comes on, bathe the sore muscle or joint with Sloan's Liniment. No need to rub it in—just apply the Liniment to the surface. It is wonderfully penetrating. It goes right to the seat of trouble and draws the pain almost immediately. Get a bottle of Sloan's Liniment for 25c of any druggist and have it in the hpuse—again Colds, Sore and Swollen Joints, Lumbago, Sciatica and like aliments. Your money back if not satisfied, but it does give almost instant delief. THE GRAND THEATRE'S WEEKLY PROGRAM. Cut Out and Paste on Wall Don't Miss the Big Show this Week. EXTRA GOOD MUSIC AT THE GRAND THEATER. THE BEST RAGTIME PLAYER IN THE CITY WILL TICKLE THE KEYS. COME AND HEAR HIM. A Tipperary hat and veil for $2.50 at the Morris Millinery, 2953 Stout. Olive 1980. Mrs. Wm. Hall entertained Tuesday evening at a dancing party at Old Colony hall in honor of her husband's birthday. The Sunshine club will meet Thursday, March 18, with Mrs. Esther Morris. Mrs. Batiste left last week for California. Mrs. Minnie Robinson has gone to Colorado Springs for a few weeks on a visit. Mr. Raymond Clark and family will leave next Saturday week, accompanied by his brother Ray, for Lead, South Dakota, where a very lucrative position as soda dispenser has been given him by one of the leading drug stores in South Dakota. Mr. Clark who has been in John Thompson's ice cream department for years, is deserving of the change and Denver is loath to give up her young successful and brilliant men. Mrs. Clark, the mother of the boys, will also go. Rev. W. S. Dyett of Los Angeles, Calif., former pastor of Shorter A. M. E. church, is very, very ill at his home in California. Miss Mollison, one of the stenographers of the American Wooden, is confined to her home with la gripe this week. Say, everybody is helping the invalid, Miss Addle Wilson, next Thursday, at 2431 Ogden St. At the Art Contest, where the $75 spread will be given away, hot roast chicken baked to a teasing brown, hot rolls, coffee and ice cream will be served. March 18 at the residence of Mrs. Nannie King Johnson. Come and taste some good old juicy down-home roasted chicken. YUM, YUM, YUM, HUMP! Miss Irene Williams, on whose property a silver mine has been located, has returned to her people in Kingsbury, Texas. Miss Catherine Todd was a welcome visitor of the Star this week, as was Mrs. Craig. All I got is gone, 'cause I gave it to the Art Contest, March 18, where a good time awaits me. 2431 Ogden St. Miss Hattie Elliott, who has been visiting her brother Frank for the past 18 months, will leave next week for Holly Springs. Miss., to return in 90 days, when her family is expected to remove from the South. Carnation Art and Literary club elected the following delegates to the State Federation: Delegate, Mrs. Mollie Barnes; alternate, Miss Ruth Jackson. Delegate, Mrs. Tensie Jones; alternate, Mrs. Emma Davis. Delegate, Mrs. J. Hardy; alternate, Mrs. E. L. Pollard. DR. T. E. McCLAIN, DENTIST, HAS MOVED HIS OFFICES TO 3131/ KITTREDGE BLDG., WHERE HE WILL BE PLEASED TO SEE HIS FORMER PATRONS. TAKE ELEVATOR, GET OFF THIRD FLOOR. Keep off date May 11th. May ball. FOR DRESS-MAKING, S C A L P MASBAGING AND HAIR-DRESSING, CALL MRS. L. HILL, 2858 TRE-MONT PLACE. PHONE MAIN 8081. IF CLAIMED, A FORTUNE TO HEIRS. Other Papers Please Copy. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Eliza McCaleb or Moses McCaleb, children of Charles McCaleb, who was the brother of Eliza Mason, who died and left about $2,000, to be distributed among them, will do a good service by writing to The Denver Star. Otherwise the bulk of the money goes to the administrator. They were formerly in Evansville, Indiana. They are colored. Mrs. A. J. McGinnis of Welton St. is confined to her home on account of a broken bone in her limb between the knee and the foot. She accidentally received the injury last week. Dr. C. D. DeFrantz is the attending physician. Hand-painted china store, 2620 Welton street. Join the Drawing Out Club, at 25 cents per week. A $2.00 plate will be given away FREE every week. If no person is successful $1.00 worth of china will be given away at the end of the fourth week. J. R. CONTEE President and Manager Pacific York 7992 The Douglass Undertaking Co. Incorporated and Bonded to the City Polite Servi To All 1830 Arapaho S Polite Service To All Lady Assistant Parlors EARNEST HOWARD EARNEST HOWARD CARPENTER AND GENERAL JOBBING Coal, Wood and Express. Paints, Oils and Glass Glazing Done SHOP 1021 21st STREET PHONE CHAMPA 752 CARPENTER AND Coal, Wood and Express Glazin SHOP 1021 21ST STREET PENTER AND GENERAL JOBBER Wood and Express. Paints, Oils and Glazing Done 21 21st STREET PHONE CHA R AND GENERAL JOBBING Express. Paints, Oils and Glass Glazing Done TREET PHONE CHAMPA 752 REAL HUMAN CREOLE HAIR HAND MADE FREE COLORED WOMENS HAIR LAMP COP FREE HUMANIA HAIR G Dept. E Frankie Reisle PHOTO-CHARGING ELECTRODUCTION RICHARD O'BOLDI FOOD LAWRENCE DEVICES DR. J. W. CRUMP Geo. Morrison's GEO. MORRISON, Director and Mgr. Phone York 6802 1221 28th St Denver BYRON CAFE 0, 15, 20 and 25 Cents E. WILLIAMS, Prop. THE BYR Meals 5, 10, 15, 924 Nineteenth Street C. H. SHIRLEY, Pres. PAUL J. SHIRLE The Atlas Incorporated Leaders in THE BYRON CAFE Is 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 C enth Street Denver SHIRLEY, Pres. J. C. HAMPSC PAUL J. SHIRLEY, Sec. and Treas. The Atlas Drug Co Incorporated Leaders in Prescriptions Pres. J. C. HAMPSON, V.-P SHIRLEY, Sec. and Treas. Atlas Drug Co. Incorporated ders in Prescriptions C. H. SHIRLEY, Pres. J. C. HAMPSON, V.-P PAUL J. SHIRLEY, Sec. and Treas. Store No.1 2701 WELTON ST. WOLF BROTHERS' Improvement 50.0 Actual Made of solid brass and has full round back. Be longer than any other Comb on the market. Our Price is Fifty Cents, and When ordering by mail send 5 2-cent WOLF BROS. 1214 N. Se Celia M. Stewart, Agent, Very Reasonable Prices The Sanitary Clothes We Please the Phone Main 1800 Calls and Do ROTHERS' Improved 1915 Model, B or Giant Hair Straightener and L 50 cents. Actual Length of Comb is and has full round back. Being solid and massive this Combe other Comb on the market. Other Combe not as good are and Price is Fifty Cents, and we give Lamp Attachment by mail send 5 2-cent stamps for postage. Ag BROS. 1214 N. Senate Ave., Indiana Stewart, Agent, 1026 19th St., Den S' Improved 1915 Model, 8 oz. Solid Brass Giant Hair Straightener and Dryer Comb. 50 cents. Actual Length of Comb is 9 inches round back. Being solid and massive this Comb will hold heat the market. Other Combs not as good are advertised for $1.50. My Cents, and we give Lamp Attachment Free and 5 2-cent stamps for postage. Agents Wanted. 114 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Agent, 1026 19th St., Denver, Colo. WOLF BROTHERS' Improved 1915 Model, 8 oz. Solid Brass Giant Hair Straightener and Dryer Comb. Actual Length of Comb is 9 inches Made of solid brass and has full round back. Being solid and massive this Comb will hold heat longer than any other Comb on the market. Other Combs not an good are advertised for $1.50. Our Price is Fifty Cents, and we give Lamp Attachment Free When ordering by mail send 5 2-seat stamps for postage. Agents Wanted. WOLF BROS. 1214 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Celia M. Stewart, Agent, 1026 19th St., Denver, Colo. Nitary Clothes Cleaners and L We Please the Best Dressers in 1800 2622 W Calls and Deliveries Made Clothes Cleaners and Pressers Please the Best Dressers 2622 Welten Street Is and Deliveries Made Steam .75 cleaned .75 passed .75 used .50 Suits sponged and pressed, 250. Pants sponged and pressed, 180. Portieres, Lace Ourtains and all Fancy Things Satisfaction Guaranteed to Every Customer Ladies' and Gents' Suits Steam or French Cleaned ..... $ Ladies' and Gents' Coats cleaned and Pressed ..... Dresses Cleaned and Pressed ..... Skirts Cleaned and Pressed ..... Assistant Parlors PHONE MAIN 6123 DAY OR NIGHT 1830 Arapahoe St. Dr. Crump, Residence Phone Champa 1538. Office Phone Main 8298 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Hours—9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 6 p. m., 7 to 9 p. m New Orchestra [COLORED] TEACHER OF VIOLIN Up-to-date Music and Ha mony furnished for all occasions. Store No.2 26th AND WELTON Our Specialty The Finest of Work Polite Service To All Denver, Colorado