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The Colorado statesman., 1915-03-27

organize a branch of the Patrarchy,
r. NJ. Johnson gave it his sanction
and active support, continuing in act
i've membership of all four depart
ments of the order.
He was for many years a trustee
of 1920, and as such had much to
do with its financial transactions and
much money of the lodge passed
through his hands. but there was
never suggestion of suspicion that
one penny would be misplaced.
Who can recall session of our
lodge when Brother Johnson was well
and in the city and not at his post in
the lodge? Who ever sought counsel
and instruction in the usages and
tenents OF our order but found him
ever ready and eager to impart.
What Odd Fellow ever went to him
for help of any description and was
turned away?
He saw many fruits of his labor.
He saw No. 1920 rise grow and
spread, giving to other communities
lusty offspring until six great states
were blessed and bound together in
friendship, love and truth. Who ever
credit to himself for any of these ac-
complishments?
But 10, while a few of us stood sill.
emily by hoping against hope, at II
minutes to one O'Clock on the goth
day of this month, death touched him
with its shadow and took him away.
In his death No. 1920 loses its most
faithful member, and a good wife
gives up a splendid husband May |
not say here that no more faithful
wife ever watched at the bedside of
a stricken husband than Mrs. Carrie
Johnson. During those silent watches
of the night when the pains that had
racked him many days seemed to
strike him deeper, and he would cry
out in a faint whisper, Mamma, cant
you do anything to help me?" this
woman of women, this wife of wives,
never once faltered, though so worn
she could scarcely stand erect, would
The Colorado statesman., 1915-03-27
EULOGY

Robert Mayo Johnson was born
Dec. 9th, 1858, at Versailles, Kentucky,
having spent part of his younger
life in his native state and hearing
of the splendid possibilities awaiting
willing hands in the new West, he
too answered to the call of the West
and located in Denver in the year
1880.
Having been reared in a Christian
family. amid wholesome surround
ings, the early religious impressions
of his youth ever fingered in his mind
and i'm 1885 he became a Christian
and united with the Zion Baptist
church of this city.
Having established himself in use
full and gainful employment and as
worker in the vineyard OF the Mas
The Colorado statesman., 1915-03-27
IHE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH..
24th Avenue and Ogden Street.
David E. Over, D. D., Minister.

The occasion of the sixth anniver-
sary OF the pastorate of Rev. Over
was celebrated last Sunday and Mon
day night, in manner worthy of the
confidence and esteem in which he is
evidently held by the members of the
congregation. At the afternoon serv-
Ice on Sunday a number of forceful
addresses, commenting the pastor
and his work, were delivered to an
appreciative audience. DR.. Palmer
Supt. of Missions for Colorado; Rev,
X. L. Pope, pastor of Shorter, and
DR.. Charles p. Jones each brought a
message calculated to unity and stim-
ulate the activities of our people for
many days to come.
The reception Monday night was
the most delightful function of it's ma
ture held in Zion during Rev. Overs
pastorate. pleasing programme of
music and addresses, participated in
by DIR. McClain, Rev. James Washing
ton and Brother Wallace, was fol
lowed by social period in the par
lors of the church which was as
pleasant to the many friends as in
spring and helpful to the pastor and
Mrs. Over. The Teacher Training
class presented the pastor with
morocco bound travelling companion.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-03-27
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and the ladies of the church gave
purse of $25.OO.
The anniversary sermon of Dr
Jones on Sunday morning was a mas
terpiece of eloquence and matchless
delivery. The holy spirit bore mower,
lul witness and the congregation wit
messed an outpouring which lifted if
to higher levels.
Ihe pastor desires that his expres-
sions OF his deepest gratitude he CON
Veyed to all the friends who in anv
way contributed to these activities
which We're so successfully planned
and carried out to the honor of his
ministry, and desires also to saw that
such marked appreciation of his serv-
ices can but place him under deeper
sense of obligation to Zion and the
community.
The meetings of DR.. Jones will he
continued nightly for several weeks
A Bible study will be held daily at
ESQ p. m. Every Christian is invited
TO take active part and every uncon-
Verted person is doubly welcome.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-03-27

answer, Yes, Robert, | am here to
help you"
No. 1920 Odd Fellows, friends, good
people of Denver. if the nations have
flags to wave for the man who makes
two blades of grass grow where only
one grew before, what shall we say
of this man who gave so freely of his
life that we might grow better man
hood and "A purer womanhood
Our co-worker, friend and brother
is over yonder, and let us hope that
he is distinguishing forever and for
ever.
JAMES J. MANUEL,
March 25, 1915. p. n. f.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-03-27

Richie Rivers, Mrs. Josephine Cassel,
Mrs. Mary E. Holmes, Mrs. Annie E.
Hamilton, Mrs. Ida DePriest, Mrs.
Isabel Stewart, Mrs. Irene Barbee,
Mrs. Theta E. Miller, Mrs. Esther
H. Morris, Mrs. Mabel C. Fallings.
Mrs. T. Lyons, Mrs. Thos. Willis,
Rev. T. E. Henderson, R. X. DePriest,
E. d. Warfield, S. H. Baxter. j. M,
Mason, p. j. Jackson, I. H. Harper
G. b. Richardson, w. II. Crawford
w. G. Smith, |. NJ. Miller, VIM. Hor-
ton, Robert Gray, Frank Hall, Thomas
Willis, Clarence Holmes.
The Colorado statesman., 1915-03-27
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
WISE NOT A CANDIDATE
Surprised TO See His MIME Mentioned
Possible Major.

Colonel Jennings c. Wise. former c---
mandant OF cadets at Virginia Milila.
Institute, is not a candidate for election
major of the Richmond Gr.,ys bat
TALON TO succeed jor Lawrence I.
Price, who recently resigned. Colonel
Wise has severed his connection with
the institute and VIII shortly return To
Richmond 10 resume the practice OF
law.
In discussing the matter Colonel Wise
said that the first he had heard OF his
name being mentioned in connection
with the commission as commander OF
the Grays was through the newspapers.
He stated that he did not at present in
had been soldering for seventeen years
in the regular army, the militia Of Nir-
Einia and New York, or at the Virginia
Military Institute; and that upon his
return 10 Richmond, he intended TO de-
vote his undivided attention to his pro-
fession subordinatinG every other in
tercst to the practice OF law
The line officers of the Cirays bat
TALON will meet AT the armory Monday
night for the purpose of discussing
plans for the election of a new major
The election will not he held until later.
In addition TO Colonel Wise. those who
have been prominently mentioned for
the commission are Captain Jarlcs II.
Price, Captain Joseph l. Masurier. of
the adjutant generals office; Major J.
Fulmer Bright. medical corps; and Cap
tain George y. Skipwith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
De sousa Nilto-snppd.r

IVFeNIdI 10 = y" Times DiSpatCh
BEDFORD CITY. June ia srr
PRISE wedding that created much inter
est here was celebrated at C;reenshoro
y. c. when Miss Willie Saunders
Youngest daughter OF W r. Saunders
nas married 10 +. \. dc Sousa Nilto. OF
Brazil. Rev. Mr. Flemminc ofHcia,i,r
me groom was for severa! terms a
student of Randolph Macon Academy.
where he became acquainted with the
Young woman who is now his bride.
Inc ceremony was witnessed by Mr..
and Mrs. II. l.. Rucker, of Lynchbure.
me !atteE sister OF the bride, and
Robert w. Catlin. OF this place. Afrcr
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs de Sousa
Milo left for visit to Atlanta. They
VIII then so TO South Bethlehem, IA,
where the groom will complete a course
in electrical engineering at Lehigh Uni
versity
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
DEGREE is CONFERRED
ON VENERABLE TEACHER

SALEM. VA, June lS-President
Morehead. of Roanoke College, has just
received official notice from the presi :
dent of Susquehanna University that it
has conferred the degree of doctor of
laws upon Prof. L. y. Fox. D. D.. of the
department Of philosophy in Roanoke
College. in recognition of his distin-
suishcd work as thinker and writer.
DR.. Fox graduated at Roanoke Col
legc in 1865 with the degree of bache-
lor of arts and won the A NJ degree
in 1871. The honorary degree OF doctor
OF divinity vas conferred upon him in
1881. For thirty-threc years with faith
fulncss and signal success. he has serv-
ed Roanoke College as professor of
philosophy. declining many attractive
calls TO fields of labor elsewhere Dur
ing this time, the thousands OF students
VINO have sat under his instruction have
had the most profound love for this
venerable teacher. DIR. Fox has con-
tr'buted extensively to the leading pc
riodicals and theological reviews. His
book on Evidences of Future Life
has had n wide circulation and has
made strong impress on theological
thought of the country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
Wake SUES SOUTHERN
FOR PERSONAL INJURIES
buggy In Which He WINS Driving
struck by Train on Hull Streets, and
Companion Fatally Injured.

Suit was instituted in the Hastings
Court, Part H.. yesterday BY David p
Wake. OF ll0l Perry Street, we'll
known citizen of the Southsidc. against
the Southern Railway Company for
$4,000 damages for personal injuries.
Mr. Wake was hurt in company with
James II. Buckner. whose injuries
proved fatal, last Thanksgiving Day.
They were returning home from
work, and were struck at the Hull
street crossing OF tho railroad by Il
through passenger train. Buckuer was
knocked out of the buggy for some
distance, ana was so badly hurt that
he died shortly afterwards The horse
was badly injured. and the buggy in
which they We're riding was de-
mo!!shed.
In the carly part OF the year Buck
ncrs administrator Instituted suit
against the railway company, but re-
Gently this suit has been amended, and
Mir. Wake has been made joint de-
PENDANT. This suit will come up for
trial next month. Mr.. Wake. in his
declaration. alleges that the railway
company was negligent in not pro-
viding gates at This crossing. which,
he says. are absolutely necessary TO
safeguard traffic in view OF the OBJ
st-uct!on that the station and box cars
make, preventing a clear view OF
either the street, for the train crew,
or OF tn. railway tracks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
WOULD HAVE USED STOLEN
EXAMINATION PAPERS
Two Naval Academy Midshipmen Make
This Admission Before Court
OF Inquiry.

ANNAPOLIS. MD. June ls.-Two
Naval Academy midshipmen admitted
to-day that under certain conditions
they would use stolen examination
papers for their own advantage. The
two witnesses have not been implicat ted
in the charges under investigation by u
court Of inquiry.
Daniel S. Appleton, of the former
third class, questioned by Judge Advo-
cate Watt. said he thought that half OF
his class might be parties to receiving
and using stolen information.
Would you do sou asked the Judge
advocate.
Yes" was the reply.
Ralph Wyman disagreed with his
class'natc as TO half the class being
willing to take advantage of stolen
papers. He would not do so. he said.
unless he were in the low-mark sec
ton, and needed help TO make his pass
ing mark
laugh, in which the members of the
court could not refrain from joining
was caused when Ensign Struble. n de-
PENDANT. cross-eXamincd Midshipman j.
Is. Davis. The witness was asked if he
had heard Of a case where a mcSsen-
ger in one Of the academic departments.
wearing white trousers, sat on a
mimeoGraph machine on which exam
ination papers were printed and later
sold the trousers TO midshipman.
Davis said he had heard the story but
did not regard II seriously.
Suspicion that midshipmcn may have
combined TO purchase copies of exam
ination questions from a Naval Acad-
envy employee was limited at in Ques-
tons put by the Judge advocate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
SEGREGATION LAW is
UPHELD IN KENTUCKY
Gaze In Many Rcspccts Is Identical
With Tint Now Before Virginia
Supreme Court Of AppcnIs

CITY Attorney II. Il. Pollard yesterday.
afternoon received a telegram. stating
that the Supreme Court of Kentucky
had handed down an opinion. upholding
the validity Of the segregation ordi-
nance BY the City Council Of Louisville.
ny, governing the occupancy Of resi-
dencc actions OF the city by white and
colored people
The principle involved in the Louis
EilIe case lis tho same as tina, in the
Richmond segregation ordinance, the
validity Of which Will hc passed upon
ny the Supreme Court OF Virginia. The
h'chmond case was argued in March
ana an opinion was expected 10 be
handed down during the term at Wytha-
Vile which Will end to-day, but the
question Will not be passed upon until
the supreme Court meets in Stanton
next September
The segregation ordinance adopted in
ikicAmond was one OF the first drawn
N tne United States and Mr.. Pollard
received requests from all parts OF the
COUNT! for copies of the measure Tn.
Louisville ordinance is almos, identical
with that OF Richmond II was attack :
Cd OF the ground that its provision
nlo!atcd INC Constitution of the lJnitad
states in that IL took away property.
rights without due process Of law other
icsdi points were cited in support of the
contention that the ordinance WAS ~
valid, covering practically the Same
ground gone over in the attack on ,hc
Richmond ordinance in the y,-cinin
courts '''''
The decision of the Kentucky cour,
is regarded as of great persuasive. yaiua
upon courts which may have TO PASS
upon 'he segregation question.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
SCHOOL LEAGUES REPORT
Carrying on Community Work I'm Con-
nection With 500 Schools.

The annual reports of the 500 School
and Civic Leagues of the State have
been coming into the office of the CO.
Operative Education Association for the
past four weeks. These reports show
that the leagues have been very active
during the past year in improving the
school communities of Virginia.
Through the efforts put forth by these
o. CARNATIONS many new school build
ings have been erected. and large sums
have heen spent in improving buildings
and grounds. In a large number OF
places the health conditions in the
school and community have been greatly
improved. AT other points the social
life for the young people has been made
more attractive. The leagues have
worked industriously for good roads
and better farming so that splendid re-
suits have been achieved along these
lines. 1t may truly be said that these
reports indicate the fact that no other
organization Of the State is doing more
for school and community DEVELOPMENT
than the School and Civic Leagues. un-
der the direction of the Cooperative
Education Association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
Marguerite Clark nj tho strond.

Marguerite Clark, the dainty and
diminutive star. in The Pretty Sister
OF Jose" meets ore of her greatest on
portunities. and attains a degree OF
power and charm that will extend her
phenomenal popularity. In this latest
feature at the Strand. which will he
seen to-day for the last time, delighted
audiences have testified their enthusiasts
tic Endorsement of both the star and
the play. Few photodramas can rank
IN charm and appeal with THE Pretty
Sister OF Jose" The play has been SET
amid scenes of rare beauty. The color
and glamour of old Madrid the environ
ment OF the dramas action. are realis-
tically depicted in this supurb screen
production.
Underlined as the attractions on Mon
day. Tuesday and Wednesday, John Ma
son. the distinguished American star
and Jim. the renman." the dramatic,
success OF two continents, by Sir Charles
l.. Young. are simultaneously introduc-
ed to the motion picture public. The
cast in support of the star includes an
unusual number of screen and stage
players. among them being Frederick
Perry. as Captain Redwood Russell Bas-
sett. as the rascally confederate of
Jim. the Pcnman:" Harold Lockwood
as Louis Percival: Marguerite Leslie. as
Mrs. Ralston. and others. II is said to
he one of the most artistic productions
of the famous players.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
Weddings ana Engagement.

lSpcCidi 10 L ne IimeS- Dispa Itch.
FREDERICK SRURG. VA. June IS
Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Williamson, OF VIII
Hanson w. Va. have announced the
engagement and approaching marriage
of their daughter. Miss Make William
son. 10 DR. II. f. Davis. formerly of
SpotsylVania County. now OF Logan.
w. Va. DR. Davis Is a brother of
Mrs. Lee j. Graves, Of this city, and
son OF DR.. j. w. Davis, of Spotsyl-
vania County.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". H. Spilman, of King
George County. have announced the
engagement Of their daughter, Miss
Myrtle Spilman, to Harry Carroll
Pearce. OF Martinsburg, w Va The
wedding will take place July l.
William Kendall and Miss Nettie
Truslow, both OF this city, were united
in marriage here last night at the
home on Washington Avenue OF Rev
r. y. Williams. d. D.. who performed
the ceremony,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
IIuno Recital.
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

DR.. and Mrs. ]. Thomson Booth.
whose marriage was a fashionable af-
fair in Ashland last month. are
motoring through the Valley of Vir-
Einia.
H. S. Hundley has returned to his
home in Richmond, after 4 long illness
at Ashcvillc y. {.
Mr. and Mrs. r. L. Winston. of this
city, arc the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Meriwether Winston. in Norfolk. for
"A brief stay.
DR.. Charles w. Kent. of the Uni
versity OF Virginia, has been visiting
relatives in Louisa.
Miss Lucy Arms,ead has left for
Black Mountain, y. c., after visiting
her sister Mrs. Robert e. Peyton. Jr..
on Park Avenue.
Miss Blanche Avis Cole and Miss
Marguerite Tobien. of West Grace
street, left for Lexington, Va. yester-
day. TO attend the " NJ /. finals.
Mrs a. w. Thompson. who has been
spending some time in this city, has
returned to her home near Louisa.
Misses Mary Stuart Cooke and jamie
Cooke are the guests of relatives at
the University of Virginia
Mrs Cornelia Branch Stone, of CAL
weston, Tex, who attended the Con-
fcderate Reunion, and later was the
Grove Avenue. has left the city for the
Blue Ridge Springs
Mr. and Mrs. r. NJ. Rauhof have
returned to their home in Harrison
burg, after visiting relatives in Eci,
mond.
Graham Grigg, Of this city. who has
been at Virginia Beach for a few days,
is now In Norfolk.
Mrs r. P. Henry has returned to
her home in Fairfax, after n visit to
friends In this city.
Albert Hank;ns, accompanied by
Hugh Flanagan, of Richmond. is
spending n week with his aunt, Miss
Mary Hankins at Cuckoo.
C. Clement Bcllenot, who was ope-
rated on last Tuesday for appendicitis
ut Grace Hospital is now improving.
Miss Margaret Annette, who has been
in Richmond for a short stay, has re-
turned to her home In Mineral
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
GARDNER HAS FALL
"iIumnn Fly" Suffers Broken Rib. in
Columbia, s. G..

II. III. Gardner, known rs the "huma n
hy," who thrilled thousands of Rich
mond people few weeks ago by climb
Ing to the top of tho Richmond Hotel
fell and was badly injured Wcdncsday
evening while scaling the Capitol build
ing at Columbia, S. c. Gardner was
trying to ascend to the Flagstaff Of the
building when he lost his grip and fell
more than thirty feet to the slate roof
below. Several ribs on the right side
were broken and it is possible that ne
%as injured internally.
Gardner has been practising the dan
gcrous art of climbing tall buildings
for eighteen years, and never had n fall
until the accident in Columbia. He has
only one scar to tell the tale Of his life.
and that was received after all APP
parent danger was over and he had
landed safely on the ground.
The climber lives in Newport News.
where he has wife and three small
children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
COL. DEMPSEY RETURNS
Attends Reunion of His Class nj West
Point MiIitnry Academy.

Colonel C. y. Dempsey, United States
Army. detailed with tho Virginia Nolun-
teers as inspector of small arms prac :
tice. was n his desk in the Adjutant-
Generafs Office yesterday. after an alb
sencc OF ten days Colonel Dempsey
attended the finals ~ the United states
Military Academy, West Point. NJ which
reunion of his class was held He
also spent several days with friends in
New York.
Captain y. NJ. Shipp, United states
Army. detailed as instructor of Vir-
ginia Volunteers, is at Scagirt. y. J..
on duty as instructor during the en-
campment of the New Jersey National
Guard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
FOUR MONTHS IN JAIL
wesley Adams Convicted of Contribut-
Ing to Delinquency of Young Girls.

Convicted of contributing to the de-
linquency of Elnora Melton, fourteen
years old, and Gertrude Bronson. fif-
Teen years old, Wesley Adams. twenty
four years old, who is said to be n
married man, was fined 800 and costs
and sentenced to four months in Jail
oE Justice Crutchfeld yesterday. Will
nam Wehber. arrested with ADAMS and
on a similar charge, will he tried in
the Juvenile Court, ms he is but seven
teen years old. Detective Krengcl and
Policemen King and Daniels arrested
the men after lengthy chase across
Mayo Bridge several nights ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
RCNHnrn for IicnYcr

ActinS upon request OF the Scott
county authorities, Governor Stuart
yesterday offered a reward of 500 for
the capture of w. Il. Beaver, who ia
wanted In that county for the murder
OF Lee Saunders on May 81
hcavcr disappeared after the killing
OF saunders and efforts to trace his
whcreabouts have been unavailing. lie
is believed to have left the State.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
E>nmine RutI,,. s,nI,x

Highland Springs. will bc examined
this morning. at the Henrico Court
house, by commission Of lunacy. to
determine his sanity. The commission
Is composed of Drs. Bright and Mart n
and Magistrate II. S. Sunday, OF Hen
rico County,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
No appointment ns Yet.

Commissioner of Agriculture Kojne,
has not yet chosen successor to Dr. +.
w. Magruder, chief chemist and purt
food expert of the department. whose
resignation will take effect July H. DIR
Bradbury. first assistant chemist. who
has been strongly recommended by tho
retiring chief chemist and other OH.
GERS of the department. will prcba bl
receive the appointment
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
RohbCu Durittr Fire.

GORDONSVILLE, VA. June 1S.-On
Thursday morning fire was discovered
in the rear of w. X. Preddys storeroom.
but was soon cXtinguished. During the
excitement caused by the fire, some one
made off with over $4,000 in cash and
few checks which Mr.. Freddy had
in an envelope preparatory to taking
to tho bank for deposit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
Hearing woodward IppenI.

Further hearing OF the plea Of Wood
ward q Sons for n reasscssmcnt was
had yesterday in the IIustnGs Court.
The case may last for several days.
Woodward e Sons are pleading against
the assessment made against them by
William H. Sands, Examiner OF
records, rs being excessive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-19
DOwning-Cnrtlcr.

BEDFORD CITY, VA. June 1S.-Miss
Louise Carder. daughter Of Charles r.
Carder. was married yesterday to Al
bert b. Downing, who formerly resided
here. but is now engaged in business
at Fayetteville. y C. Rev. Hugh c.
Smith OF the Baptist Church, pastor Of
the bride, oflciated.