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The Denver star., 1914-04-18
Baptlsts In Jacksonville, Fla,
Own Fine Edifice.
MODERN IN APPOINTMENT.
Description and Work Of tho First In
stitutional Meeting House Erected by
Afro Americans In the South-Quali-
fications Of the Rev. John e. Ford,
D. o., as Pastor.

Jacksonville, Fla.-Bethel Institution
al Baptist church is the largest and
most aggressive church of its kind in
the United States operated by the race.
Indeed. it is all that is implied i'll the
words Constitutional church" 1t Is the
erected by our people. The first church
was built of red pressed brick, trim
med with Georgia marble. The build
ing contained IL main auditorium. with
a seating capacity of 1,15O, and nine
classrooms. 1t cost $4,000. The work
manship was that of colored mechan-
les and under the direction of colored
contra ctors.
During the big fire in Jacksonville a
few years ago the building was de-
stroyed, and for long time the con-
gregation worshiped in the shack.
and the then pastor. DIR. J. Milton Wal
dron, was busy looking for a still bet
ter location on which to rebuild. 1t
was in 1903 that the Rivers square
site was purchased. 1t contained q
whole block and is one of the most de-
sirabe blocks in the city. The con
"rcgation. under the direction of Pas
tor Waldron. proceeded at once to
erect Il new modern and commodious
church building.
The present pastor, the Rev. John
T. Ford. ID. D.. is one of the most ag-
gressive Baptist ministers in the coun-
try He spent much time in preparing
for his work before entering the active
ministry. He was born in Owensboro,
Ky. and mt AN early age his parents
moved to Chicago. where he had the
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benefit of the Chicago public and high
schools. graduating from the latter
with high honors.
DIR. Ford took Il course in sbortlO nd
and afterward entered Reloit college.
and from Beloit he took course at
Fisk university. in Nashville. Tenn.
From Fisk university DIR. Ford found
his way To- the University of Chicago
where he pursued his theological stud
les. He remained at the Chicago univer-
>ity until he had finished his course
and graduated with houors During his
school days in Chicago he was pastor
of one of the leading churches in the
city Bethesda Baptist church. In this
work he gained considerable expert
cnce and was successful in addin.
many to the church
From Bethesda he was called to Il
large congregation in Los Angeles
Cal. where lie accomplished great
work and made Il reputation rs an az
SresSivc pastor. He accepted n call
10 Denver. where lie remained several
years. putting the church work there
on n high standard
1t was while In Los Angeles that he
toured the old world. being one of the
delegates to the worlds sunday school
convention. His travels through Eu.
rope and the Holy Land better pre-
pared him for his ministerial work.
On his return to America he found
that the Rev. J. Milton Waldron had
decided to go to Washington. Being
anxious that the congregation should
have an able man MS pastor. DIR. Wal
dron recommended DIR. Ford He ac-
ceptcd the call and at once entered
upon his duties.
Many have been added to the church
during the past three years. DR. Ford
is active in everything that means the
advancement Of the race. The motto
Of the church is. mot Institutional In
Name Only. But In Fact" Our OBJ
jcct is to save the whole man. body.
mind. soul and spirit" says the pastor.
The educational work consists OF night
school, business college and an auxY-
hry to Florida Baptist college. There
are also Women's Christian TEMPER
ance union. Mems Temperance union,
Mothers union. Health and Improve
ment association and kindergarten. all
OF which are under the direction Of II
company Of able men and women.
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VIZ USE OAK SOLE
The Denver star., 1914-04-18
SPRING LAXATIVE AND BLOOD
CLEANSER

Flush out the accumulated waste
and poisons OF the winter months !,
cleans your stomach liver and kid
neys of all impurities. Take DR..
Kings New Life Pills; nothing better
for purifying the blood. Mild. non
gripping laxative. Cure constipation;
make you feel fine. Take no other.
25c, at your druggist.
The Denver star., 1914-04-18
TAXA ART BABY WINS CITY CON.
TEST.

Robert Rufus Bolden, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Il. b. Bolden. was the victor
ious representative of the Taxa Art
club in the baby contest OF the City
Federation Thursday night ut 1856
Glenarm place. Self Improvement
club was next and was represented by
baby Daisy Jones. while the baby of
Mrs. Toggie Hickens.Graves. who rep
resented the Life Line club. was third.
QQuite 4 neat sum was realized and
Mesdames Pope and Tompkins are
full of smiles as the result OF their
success.
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A BIG. BIG CHANCE. only one in
a lifetime, you buy 2-story brick on
lot. north front, Welton near 29th.
and we make you present Of the
house and lot adjoining, all for $4,000.
IL you have some cash, call up Champa
ASS. The Colored American Loan 4
Realty Co.. 913 21st ST.
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IN MEM ORIAM.

In loving memory Of Moses H
Thrashley, who departed this life
April II, 1919. Gone but not forgot
ten. lGfs. II. Thrashley and family.
Evening journal., 1914-05-04

Of Savannah ga. the RI Rev. John
J Monaghan, bishop Of Wilmington, and
his eminence Cardinal James Gibbons
OF Baltimore Md
Description Of Church.
The exterior Of the church Is built
of Port Deposit white granite. and
makes an imposing addition to the
churches Of the city The interior
IS a beautiful work of art Italian
marble pillars run al intervals along
the side aisles and the rail of the
sanctuary IS of imported marble.
There are three affairs, the main altar.
the altar of ST. Joseph and the altar
of the Blessed Virgin On each side
OF the altar steps is a chandelier
ptec Wen one large and IA small
tungsten lamps. This floor OF the
sanctuary Is OF tile while the three
aisles are Of the same material. The
two pillars leading to the sanctuary
are also II imported marble The
lighting system Of the church Il a
revelation and was the talk of the
large assemblage
The main altar was donated BY the
widow and children Of Michael Cos
tello in his memory. 1t Is said that
this altar alone cost about $4,000. II
was imported from Italy.
The Blessed Virgin altar was pre-
scented by the members OF the I'M
maculate Conception Sodalty OF St.
Pau's Church.
st. Joseph's altar was the gift of
Mrs. Cahill, widow Of the late Pat
rick Cahili
The fourteen stations Of the cross
were given by Mrs. Fahey. widow Of
the late DR.. John c. Fahey, in his
memory.
The newly rebuilt organ has been
equipped with an electric motor.
The cornerstone of the old church
was laid in 1869. the Rev NJ. X. Fal-
Ion being the first pastor.
ardinal for Peace.
Cardinal Gibbons expressed himself
yesterday as a firm believer in peace.
Evening journal., 1914-05-04

When asked for his views ON the
Mexican situation, Cardinal Gibbons
said, Peace on earth, good will tow
ard men. My great hope is for uni
versal peace In Distressing the Mex
lean question further. he said Il re-
loice." He went on to say that
peace will apparently soon be estab-
lished In my letter published today
! urged the clergy and the faithful to
pray that God may inspire with wis
dom the mediators who are now en-
deaYoring to negotiate the terms OF
a continuance Of peace. We are a
peaceful people, and | do not see the
reason for lives to be sacrificed
Cardinal Gibbons refused to discuss
the question relative to the attitude Of
President Wilson towards the Mex-
can question
When asked regarding report
that Monsignor Kennedy, OF Phila-
delphia. now attached to the Ameri-
can College in Rome, was 70 be made
Cardinal, the Cardinal replied he
had seen the list Of prospective Card
inals, but the name OF Monsignor
Kennedy was not included.
Before his departure from Balti-
more for this city Saturday, Cardinal
Gibbons, realizing the tensity OF the
Mexican situation, urged upon the
members Of his archdiocese prayers
for the success of mediation and the
ultimate triumph of peace.
letter written by the Cardinal to
be read in every church OF the arch
diocese Of Baltimore yesterday was
received. The letter follows:
my Dearly Beloved Children:
Il am leaving you at time when
there is danger of war which is de-
sired by no one, but yet may be fore
ed upon us by circumstances we can
not control. Happily we are still at
peace. When war seemed inevitable
God averted ii in wonderful and un-
looked-for way Now is our oppor-
tunity Of prayer.
81 beg you, then. my dear children,
Evening journal., 1914-05-04

handsome edilice. Cardinal Gibbons de-
clared he was closely associated with
the Wilmington Diocese in many ways.
The cardinal said Father Waldron was
ordained by him, and that he was con-
secrated bishop with Bishop Becker. the
first Bishop Of Wilmington Diocese He
was closely connected with Bishop Cur
tis at the time Of his conversion and
that he consecrated Bishop Monaghan.
The Cardinal also said that while St.
Paups is Il beautiful temple, the real
end OF religion is the salvation Of the
human soul, and unless this is accom-
plished amy temple will be a failure.
He asked the congregation TO make the
ediiice a real place Of worship. He said
the completion Of the church showed
what could be done when bishop, people
and priest are united
Father Waldron thanked Cardinal
Gibbons for his presence Father Wald
ron also thanked the people for their
loyalty to the contractor, John Il.
llcaly and Son and Kennedy Brothers.
architects, for the good work In con-
clusion Father Waldrou asked for the
same loyal support in the future as he
has received in the past.
All the close OF the mass, banquet
was served the Cardinal and other pre-
lates in the parochial home. Among
those who attended were Bishop Mona
CHAN. Bishop. Kelley and the priests OF
the diocese
Special Service for Children.
The children OF the parish who had
been excluded from the morning SER
vices had a special service in the new
church at o'clock
The sermon was preached by the Rev.
Francis Tucker Solemn benediction Of
the blessed sacrament followed, with
the Rev Thomas f. Waldron celebrant.
The Rev James J, Mooney was deacon
and the Rev. John. }. Walsh, sub-dea
con.
The church was crowded TO the door
with children and mothers with babes
in their arms Father Tucker. who
preached the sermon, made an excel
lent address, speaking on the Biblical
quotations "Suifer the little children
70 come unto me- and forbid them not,
for such IS the Kingdom of Heaven"
At 7.30 o'clock there were solemn
poutitical yespers. Bishop Monaghan
was celebrant and was assisted BY the
Rev. Joseph Y. Sweeney and the Rev.
John Gaynor as deaeons of honor. The
Rev. Father Albert. =. S. B., was the
deacon. and the Rcv. John j. Walsh
was sub-deacon Bishop Kelley preach
Evening journal., 1914-05-04

70 pray earnestly for peace. Pray
that God may inspire with wisdom
the mediators who are now endeavor-
ing TO negotiate the terms of a con-
tinuance OF peace and the leaders Of
our nation and Mexico. on whom
rests the responsible decision OF war
or peace Pray that no feelings Of
animosiiy may be aroused among us
or among the people of Mexico. but
that both nations may continue in
cordial relations Of good will and
mutual respect.
Evening journal., 1914-05-04

= ordaln then that the Collect Of
Peace be recited al mass every day
during the month of Our Blessed
Mother which we are now beginning,
| exhort all the faithful to most car
nest prayers.
May God IN His mercy avert war.
with It's horrors and It's legacy of BIT
ter feelings. and may Our Blessed
Mother obtain this mercy from her
Divine Son through her powerful in
tercession.
JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS,
Archbishop Of Baltimore"
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
lMMIGRlNTS COST
TERRITORY HIGH.
Figures for Nine Years Show That
for Every Man Brought
Here $7e6.eo was Paid.

From a study made recently, by GER
tain authorities, Of the results Of
EurOpcan-assisted immigration into
this Territory, to ascertain the inan.
eial aspect Of the enterprise, il is now
stated that 1880 Of those immigrants
were brought here from 1905 to lsl4.
The known expense. TO the Territory,
Of bringing 1902 Of these immigrants
was, according TO the Governor s re-
port Of June 80, 1918, $l,c2695T.4S.
The following Is the tabulation Of
European immigration arrivals and
European immigration departures for
the nine years and three months end
ing March 81, 1914 Tho tables are for
men, women and children combined,
the men constituting one.third of the
total number IN each instance:
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
NEW LAVA tube IS
FOUND At % MILES

Harry @. Dunn, chauffeur for the Vol
cano House, and Ben Meinecke ,liseoy-s
cred another double lava tube or tunnel
at Twenty.nine Miles one day last
week While they were exploring the
first tube with the aid of lanterns Dunn
suddenly stepped off into space, falling
about twelve feet and sustaining some
severe bruises. Meineeke, who was fol.
lowing, nearly walked into the same
aperture, but succeeded in checking
himself sufficiently to keen from fall,
ing on Dunn. They found here another
tube on the lower level, apparently
leading away underground for sevsril
hundred feet. Because of Dunn,s in.
jnTies they did not attempt further OK
ploratioI, and after Meineeke had as.
sisted him up to the higher level they
came away Demosthenes Lycurgus ex.
'pected to organize party few days
later for a thorough exploration Of the
.eeye The new tupnel Is Just opposite
Gustav KretZsehmar s strawberry patch
on the Shipman lands Hawaii Herald.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
Hawaii Supervisor Narrowly Els.
capes Jail But Finally Sc
S. cures New Sureties.

Supervisor John A. Kealoha escaped
Jail by narrow squeak last Tuesday,
says the Hawaii Herald. Special Pros,
eeutoE Il. w, Breekons advised sheriff
Pua that he would be held responsible
II kealoha did not furnish the $500
bond on one of the four indictments re-.
Gently returned against him on forgery
charges, by "a certain hour Tuesday
morning. har'11Hs NV 'S
Breekons left on the Mauna Kea for
Honolulu Monday afternoon, but before
his departure it was learned Kealoha
had been to him with request for
further time in which TO obtain the
surety. It appeared the supervisor 3
Dondsmen in the former cases were
loath to stand good second time. But
the story goes that Breckons smiled
but held his ground, insisting that .un-
less Kealoha found bondsinen Tues
day morning the jail yawned, grim and
CHASTITY, before him. Kealoha found the
bondsmen and they were accepted.
They are David Kalapi, z. s, Paaluhui
aid a. M. Cabrinha.
kealoha WAS arTaigned before Cir
cult Judge Parsons Wednesday morn,
ing, entering "A plea Of not guilty to
all four indictments. No date has
been set for trial and it is thought
none of them win be undertaken in
court until the case in which the prose.
eution obtained q conviction against
the supervisor has been disposed Of by
the supreme court i'm. Honolulu.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
BBaDDs llIERaB DGI1B's .
BItL; lends HIsHIFE

Melancholia, spperindueed by worry
over a doctor's bill, IS believed TO have
been he canse for the suicide of Ia.
naka Kamejiro, a Japanese truck gar
'dener who strung himself from the
.ioist in his barn at Haaheo some time
last Monday. The body was discovered
by his wife about seven O'Clock the
same evening and the police were nofi.
fed As the cause Of death was self
evident, an inquest was considered UNI
necessary. 81 .4t.l4t lh
His wife told the authorities that he
had been owing a physician for medit
cine and ATTENDANCE for the last month,
and that the doctor had called on him
demanding payment the day previous.
Tanaka told her Monday that he was
going downtown to make the payment,
and departed. She did not SEQ him
from early morning until the moment
she found his body hanging from the
Tafter in the barn at the rear. Of the
house, He had been in, partnership with
a9other Japanese in the truck raising
business, but had suffered some bust.
ness reverses and was in straitened cir.
cumstanees. - Hawaii Herald.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28

. "
The increase Of arrivals over depar-
lures for the little more than niue
years will be seen to be 6276 men, svo-
men, and children, an increase per year
Of 678 to the population Of the Terri
tory, a On the basis that one4hird Of
the Immigrants are adult males, the
gain to the Territory per year was 22e
men, "a
The relative cost to the Territory for
bringing in each adult male here from
Europe; has been, therefore, 1868
The women and childrsd are not fig
ured in this. Vi.
Sit seems TO be,'' said an Official
Yesterday, "that the Territory has
been paying rather steep figure for
bringing 10 European assisted immiera-
tioni and the returns do not seem, TO
me, to be adequate for the work accom-
plsbed.
1.-THE Territory has spent about a
million and a quarter In the last nine
years IN bringing in these people. Cali
fornia has profited BY IL, for to her
shores have gone the bulk Of the white
immigrants brought to HAWAII. IL
seems TO me that close study of the
situation viii show that something Is
radically wrong somewhere and that
the system should be adjusted in such
a manner as to bring a just measure Of
compensation to the Territory for the
time and money spent.y 8. f
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
JAPANESE CELEBRATE ,.
LAUNCHING OF SAMPAN

On Friday last the big new sampan,
which has been under construction on
the beach near the Claudine wharf, was
launched amid great festivities on the
part Of the local Japanese, large num-
her Of whom are shareholders In the
new vessel. The boat was gaily deco.
rated with Japanese flags and bunting,
and sake aud rice cakes were IN evi.
dence both at the watersfde and in the
camp, The new vessel will be added
TO the fishing feet, which now nses
kahului harbor as rendezvous. Maui
Times. .'.. .t ~. .. t.sf.I ~.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28

WASHINGTON, April 27( Associated by Federal Wire.
less Though official circles here yesterday hope
early settlement of the difficulties Mexico through the
that President Argentine
Brazil and Chile for mediation nevertheless preparation
went unsackened. IA
ceved private avce that Huea had agreed mediation Though
the Information unofficial he said the accepted
by him authentic He expects place Huerta
before the representatives Of the South republics
day. .egse 4f
These conferred yesterday regarding
crisis and of efectng settlement Of the differences They
good offices in aiding them through their embassies City Of
Mexico, sss
Secretary of State Bryan that through the British
embassy at Washington President Huea Admiral
had arranged for the departure Of all City
Mexico. Aaaett
AT Vera Cruz Admiral Badger posted notices nstrucng
leans to leave that city 1t also reported thirty Americans
TO leave the city 1t also reported that thirty Americans
Guiding Consul CASTOR Schmutz imprisoned
Afacaiente. F
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
CARRANzA REFUSES TO DISCUSS OFFERS MADE &
BY SOUTHERN REPUBLICS FOR MEDIATION

CHIHUAHUA Mexico, April 27 Associated by Federal
Carranza directing head of the Constitution
hs party received yesterday advising him
q mediation made by Argentina Brazil and Chile but refused
discuss the question 4s 14 y, 49,. TN ~ 4
Carranza admitted however expecting statement from
President Wilson dealing with the note by the
PRESIDENT Of the United States occupation
Vera Cruz by Americans and in which Caanza depred
lean H,.i DO, p,
OF kilograms received yesterday by Caranza from
al parts OF Mexico congratuag him the
siderable correspondence has passed between agents
tween the two. H i.s-.# ,,.:,s y. -.0T' ~ ~
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
Striking Miners Make Attack on
Guards and Kill -Four Claim
Truce Is Broken. p.

:. WASHINGTON, April 27.-(Asso,
eiated Press by Federal Wircless) -
IT is expected that President Wilson
win order federal troops into the Col.
orado st-ike zone today.
War Is Again Resumed.
DENVER, April ~. - (Associated
Press by Federal Wireless) Guards
stationed at the Chandler mine at
Canon City were compelled to fee yes
terday before an attacking mob Of
strikers who occupied the mine, dynS.
mited the tipple and burned the build
ings. -Four of the guards were killed
and twelve are missing.
War has been resumed between the
militia and the strikers, the State offi-
eials, including Governor Ammohs, as
sorting that the striking miners broke
the terms of their truce called until
yesterday by assaults on mines at Trini.
dad and the Chandler mine.
Mother Jones addressed huge mass
meeting, urging the men to keep cool
and do nothing unlawful. FISH
Three employees Of the steel mill at
Pueblo were shot by strikers. The ma /.
tional guard is again assembling in the
strike zone,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
MIssoURIAN,s CAPTAIN !.
D0EsN IT FEAR MEXICANs

The American Hawaiian steamship
Missourian, in charge Of "Grandps +
Lyons, arrived at Kahulni Wednesday
morning to load sugar for the Delaware
Breakwater, via Salina Cruz, Mexico,
and the Tehuantepec Railway, Captain
Lyons states that he does not antici-
pate any trouble with the Mexieans,
and that II his ship should be the Oh.
ject Of an attack he feels competent to
handle any number Of the enemy with
the assistance of double barreled
shotgun Times
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
THE FORTY YEAR TEST.

An article must have exceptional
merit to survive. for period Of forty
years. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
was first offered TO the public in 1879.
From a small beginning il has grown
in favor aud popularity until il has at.
tanned a world wide reputation. You
will find nothing better for cough or
cold. Try il and you will understand
why Il is q favorite after period Of
more than forty years. Chamberlaiu s
Cough Remedy not only gives relief
II cures. For sale by all dealers, Ben.
son, Smith 4 Co, ltd, agents for Ha-
wall. u. e.. t,.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
TernbIors Come in Quick Success
+ sion - No Damage Is
%4"g Reported.
{ Ilrom SUNDAY Advertiaer.l

Two earthquake shocks few seconds
apart we're recorded in all parts of the
city and environs last night at 6:43
0 clock. The first shock was light,
very much like the vibration from a
heavy blast. The second shake few
seconds later was short and quick also
bnt heavier than the first. Telephone
reports to The Advertiser revealed
that the earth tremor was distinctly
folt in all parts of the city as well as
the adjoining country districts. SO
far as known no damage was done
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
DREDGING AT KAHULUI
PROGRESSING RAPIDLY

The work of dredging the Kahului
harbor Is going ahead rapidly, The big
suction dredger is now working over
the, various berths provided for deer
water vessels, and the depth of water
at those points win be materially I'M.
creased, The suction type Of dredger
seems 70 be very satisfactory where
hard rock is not encountered.-- Maui
Times
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
Al1BuLANCEs SENT MIRO MEXICO AFTER XII
AMERICAN REFUGEES MoBBED BY ANGRY MEx1CANs

EAGLE PASS April 2 by Wireless
Two ambuances sent from here Msqz
refugees mobbed the of Pedras Flags
torn from the and traped the ground drivers
ordered to drive back the United feared that the
entire American colony has been killed imprisoned.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1914-04-28
AVIATOR SCOUTS REPORT THAT SEVERAL. BRIDcEs ON
RAILROAD LINE TO CITY OF MEXICO ARE BURNING

WASHINGTON, April 27( Assocaed Press by Federal wire
70 cable advices received late yesterday by the
navy department from Admiral Frank Fletcher
and Of the forces Cruz naval aors yng
Cruz reported several bridges the railroad from
vera Cruz to the City OF Mexico burning destruction of
the bridges would seriously cripple rail between the
capital and the American refugee at Vera Cruz