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The Denver star., 1915-02-06

upward path. Splendid endeavors for
home and foreign missions on the part
Of the women's organizations of the
conferences inspired the members TO
greater activity. This spirit always
characterizes the conferences of Bish,
op Coppin. In spite Of the dark hours
in the realm of finance the presence OF
Bishop Coppin rallied his men and
with his native Christian spirit. refine
ment and culture, lent inspiration to
them, and we especially mention the
two conferences in North Carolina.
where both men and women worked
like Trojans and brought up rounded
reports.
In Il recent interview with the writer
Bishop Coppin said: "A round Of seven
conferences during the months Of No
vember and December. 1914. five in
South Carolina and two in North Caro-
lima. revealed the fact that the African
Methodist Episcopal church, founded
by Richard Allen in 1916. Is coming up
to the century milestone with great
promise. One Of the signs OF progress
and larger volume of work in the
future is the representative part that
the laymen are taking in all forward
movements"
1t was lay delegate in one OF the
conferences who suggested that each
member OF the conference volunteer
the per capita amount necessary to
keep the conference from falling be
hind in the amount raised for the gen
eral fund. This fund is used for home
and foreign missions. the cause Of edu
cation and t. assist In the support OF
superannuated preachers. widows and
orphans. II was the iaymen who took
the lead in movement to raise snfb
cient funds to pay the debt on KitfreII
college. at 1ifttreII. N. e.
The women OF the church are rais
ing more funds than ever before foi
the mission fields. News comes to tIs
from across the water that our mission
work in South Africa is grently affect
I'd BY the terrible conflict of nations
how going on. especially MS II relates
to the AngiO-G erman war In South
Africa.
Not the least among the encouraging
signs noticeable during our round OF
conferences were the reports given by
certain lending newspapers of the
work. All movements for the good OF
humanity and the uplift IN general Of
mankind that nre shut out from prees
notice must suffer very much In cum
parison with TINT which has behind Il
. friendly press.
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TORN MASK FALLS,
LAYS BARE MOTIVE.

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and therefore the Republi-
can party will not have TO
deal out any patronage on
account of the lack of peace
and harmo y in the party.
Don't you see how nicely
the trap has been laid by
this editorial writer with a
quarter of a century of jour
nalistic experience and who
had been defeated for the
messengership? Good peo-
pie of Denver and State of
Colorado, The Star stands
today valiantly fighting for
representative positions and
jobs for the race land by the
race we don't mean The STAR.
AT no time has any person
connected with The Star
been a candidate for any
position-at the State Capitol
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PROUD RECORD OF OLD PIONEER

Edith James Smithea was born on
Oct. 18th, 1851, in Florence, Alabama,
and departed this life Friday morn
ing. Jan Sth, 1915.
In 1873 the DePriest family, which
included the father, mother and four
teen children, moved from Florence,
Ala, to Salina, Kans.
In 1885, the deceased, then young
lady, came to Denver. After a few
months residence here she was
joined BY her sister, also unmarried.
After living here about 18 months,
both sisters were married at the same
time in May, 1882. The deceased was
married to James H. Smithea. the
other to Harrison F. Smith. both
young men of Denver: Through all
the years these sisters have been in
separable until death broke the link
that time space and family could not
separate.
Mrs. Smithea was converted when
a girl of IA years. Her mother and
sister have often told the story of
how one night of long ago, back in
the state of Alabama, when, around
the fireside, the girls were reading
and the mother was lying across the
bed, how they were suddenly startled
by nearing EOltn voice Tdlseu III
praises to God. She had been con-
verted while reading. The light that
saves soul had come to her while
reading a simple story of Christian
love.
That light which came to her that
night at 12 o'clock guided and lighted
a life full of good deeds, and at last
after years of trials and months of
suffering led her to a home free from
sorrow and pain.
On Dec. 2 Mrs. Smithea called the
members of her family around her
bed and talked to each one separate
ly, bidding them good bye and ask
ing them to meet her in heaven.
She prayed increasingly for her
three boys and made them promise
that they would meet her in glory.
Mrs. Smithea leaves three boys, an
only sister, Mrs. H. F. Smith, dear
old mother of SO years, one grand
child, seven brothers, many nieces
and nephews, and a host of loving
friends to mourn her loss.
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6Ivsn Fine Support N the
Carolina Churches.
POPULAR wlTH THE MISSES ].
Reports From the Various Conferences
Of the A. N. e. Denomination In Two
Southern States Praise Jealous Work
Of Lay Members-Apprseiatss Assist
anes of the Press.
b. GEORGE F. KING.


Philadelphia.-Th the Right Rev.
Bishop Levi J. Coppin, D. D., the
noted authority on African missions.
author, pulpiteer and an uncompromis-
Ing advocate of equal opportunities for
the race along all lines. is loved by the
communicants of his conferences and
by members Of other denominations
was strikingly emphasized at his re-
cent conferences held in North and
South Carolina. The work OF this re-
markable character is encouraging the
activities Of our people in many direc
tons. Through his manly. Christian
bearing Rishop Coppin has the coop
Grafton of many able, and influential
white men in and out of his denomina
ton, some of whom were present at
the sessions of the conference held at
Roxboro. n. c. These white men stood
up for fair play in dealing with the
race question and encouraged the Rev
Mr. Coppin in his great work.
The cause of proper education for
the race was ably represented by the
bishop, who is bringing things to pass
through the cooperation Of the church
with its loyal membership. These con
ferences silently argue the fact that
by love of justice and Christian fel
lOwship the two races will dwell TO
gether in this country in peace. Thus
when the pulpit stands for righteous
ness it Is safe to assume. that public
sentiment with respect to races and in
dividuals will not be diverted in any
other than channels of peace and good
will Is
Emotionalism at these conferences
was harnessed to the extent that multi
,tudes were benefited and led along the
The Denver star., 1915-02-06
1T REALLY DOES RELIEVE
RHEUMATISM.

Everybody who is afflicted with
rheumatism in any form should by
all means keep bottle OF Sloan's
Liniment on hand. The minute you
feel pain or soreness in joint or
muscle, bathe it with Sloan's Lini-
ment. Do not rub it. Sloan's pene-
trates almost Immediately right to
the seat OF pain, relieving the hot,
tender, swollen feeling and making
the part easy and comfortable. Get a
bottle of Sloan's Liniment for 25
cents Of any druggist and have 1t in
the house-against colds, sore and
swollen joints, lumbago. sciatica and
like ailments. Your money back II
not satisfied, but It does give almost
instant relief. Buy q bottle today.
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NEW ODD FELLOW OFFICIAL.
Professor J. y. Johnson Elected to
Suboommittes Of Mana cement.

| .a
Professor ). n. Johnson Elected to
Subeommittes Of Management.
Salisbury. N. C.-Among the new
members recently installed at the
meeting of the subcommittee Of nlan
agement of the Grand United Order
Of Odd Fellows held In Philadelphia
was Professor j. q. 'Iohnxsa Of this
city. he represents North Carolina
and is a true representative Of the
splendid type Of young men entering
this great organization. which IL 20
tent element in raeinl ascendancy.
With such unseifsh leaders a. Colo
mel James q. Young. deputy grand
master Of this fraternity for the juris.
diction Of, North Carolina. Professor
johnson is doing a constructive work
that has made him conspicuous 10 the
fraternity. especially In this section. he
Is unassuming. but uncompromisingly
for the Judicious management Of every
thing that he il identified with. BE
registered this fact at the B. NJ. c. at
Atlanta, Ga. and because Of his strik-
ing qualifications he was made mem
Der OF the subcommittee OF manage
ment ..
Professor johnson Is now serving bis
fourth year as district grand secretary
Of the Odd Fellows of this state. With
such capable and representative men
as Professor johnson managing the al
fairs of this organization, with Hon.
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ALTHo FRIENDLEss AND HELP
LESS, SHALL JONES HANG?

You Can Save Him With Your Mite.
The Ministerial Alliance, assisted
by the Peoples Sunday Alliance, are
appealing to the men and women in
Denver and out in the state and out
side 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 fair trial and he is
helpless, penniless and friendless, yet
he is some mothers son and some
sisters brother. Will you send your
contribution to T. s. Rector. PIP We'll
ton ST., Denver, Colo, treasurer.
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e. c. Morris OF Chicago heading the
craft. the fraternity from present in
dications will have unprecedented sue
cess this year.
This city is one of the main centerS
Of the Southern railway and where n
number OF its largest shops are locat
ed. Hundreds Of our people find EN-
ployment in these shops and n mnjOri-
ty of them are doing good work. They
had to be reached and assisted In pur
chasing comfortable homes for them
selves and families. and Professor
Johnson and number of progressive
men OF this city organized the Sails
bury Spencer Building and Loan asso-
ciation. which is doing much in the
matter OF assisting our people In buy
ing their own homes. Mr.. Johnson Is
secretary and treasurer OF the organ
iZatiOn.
In this part Of North Carolina will
be found number of our leading In
stitutions of learning. Livingstone col.
lcge In located here and Is the princi-
pal college Of the A. NJ. e. Zion de
nomination and is disseminating a
strong influence for good throughout
the country. Professor Johnson Is a
member OF the faculty. He Is propi-
nent in Masonic circles and is fore
most in various civic and literary or
ganizations among our people In this
section of the state.
The Denver star., 1915-02-06

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Meeting Of ev.ns.l,e., Publishers.

Meeting Of Evangelical Publishers.
The annual meeting OF the cyan
gelicai Denominational publishers held
In Cincinnati Jan. 20 and 27 was large
" attended. The reports on the yari
ous grades Of religious psblicat tioas
were encouraging. The National Bnp-
tist publishing bouse at Nashville.
Tenn. was Represented bJ Dr. z. a.
Boyd and three othsr sDcials of ~
The Denver star., 1915-02-06
Remarkably. sus.o.ss Achievement.

Remarkable Bustnsss Achievement.
The National Negro Business league
In its search for notable achievements
Of business concerns for the past year
reports that the North Carolina Mutual
and Provident association Of Durham.
N. c.. closed Its 1914 records with the
following figures: Total business for
the year. 100000: increase over 1913.
$4,000; amount paid to it, member.
100000
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-12
Julia Sanderson's Secrets

Julia Sanderson, who appears to-
night at the Majestic, says:
There is nothing so lovely in the
world as just a girl Leave the so
called 'beauty-restorers to people who
are no longer young and who must fight
to keep their youth. Be girlish anG
simple.
"The most noticeable thing about
the young girl of to-day is her hair
Why will pretty girls make scarecrows
of themselves with the most extreme
and ridiculous headdresses they can af
fect2
"Oftentimes a very young girl adds
ten years to her age simply by the way
she arranges her hair, and it does seem
such pityl
"The round.face girl should always
wear hats with brims, while the grl
with long face may wear turbans
Hats should be simple in shape, the
little tri-corner hats are adorable for
girls-they seem to exude youth-and
are becoming to the most hard to
please.
"Above all things else, though, have
very little trimming on your hats; over
trimmed hats are impossible, particu
larly for the young.
"Notice that in these days many OF
the older people are wearing simple
hats, while the young girls are all over
dressed and top-heavy.' Adv.+
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GET $40, 900 YEAR TO KILL
Indictment of Eight For Murder Fol-
lows Dopey Benny Fein's Confession

New York, May 12.-Day in and
day out for months, Dopey Benny Fein,
gang leader, has been making a detail
ed clean breast Of how gang leaders
of the town have been making "con.
tracts ~ at so much per day with union
labor leaders in the garment working
and other trades to beat up-to kill,
if necessary-union as well as nom
union men and to wreck and destroy
factory property.
81 made about $4,000 a year at
it, officials say Dopey Benny relates
In his confession. 81 got $12 day as
contractor to supply the men wanted
to get somebody, sometimes more"
All the way from SO to $12 a day
was the price paid for the thugs.
As result of Dopey Benny's long
list of names and dates and factories,
the February additional Grand Jury
handed down yesterday twelve blanket
indictments, the first of which names
eight men charged with murder.
Of the thirty-two men and two wom-
en- indicted, twenty-three are affiliated
prominently with East Side union labor
organizations, and are charged with
employing strong-arm gangsters.
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BOY DYING, AUTOIST MOBBED
Latter Mortally Hurt After He Ran
Down the Lad

Washington, Pa, May 12.-Philip
Bogdon, aged 5, and Victor Hill, aged
S5, are dying in adjoining beds in
hospital, the former from injuries re-
ceived by being run down by Hill IS
automobile hack and Hill as result
of injuries inflicted by mob, which
was enraged at the injuring of the
child yesterday morning.
The Bogdon boy is one of several
children who have been recently run
down by auto hacks at the mining vii
lage of Daisytown, near here. Yester-
days accident melted the foreigners
to take summary vengeance.
The boy attempted to run across the
road in front of the auto and was
knocked twenty feet. Hill was seized
by mob when he stopped to assist the
lad and was taken from the foreigners
by a policeman after having been
brutally beaten.
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elected president of student govern
ment for the year 1876. The second
students recital of the year was given
on Saturday evening, May 8. The pro-
gram was varied including selections on
the pianoforte, organ, violin, violoncello
and vocal sextet and a quartet. The
creditable work of the students who
took part in the recital reflects the thor
ough work of the Department members.
Omega Theta, the "junior' literary
society of Wilson College, the member
ship of which is composed largely of
freshmen and the society from which
elections to the two upper literary So
cieties are made on Monday evening"
May 10, held its annual literary con-
test. The committee of judges, Mrs.
j. A. Strife, Miss Mary>Cree and Miss
Ruth Gillian, of Ohambersburg, awarded
the first prize to Miss Helena johnson,
Winlock, Washington, for her essay,
1.-The Spirit of the Mountains and to
Miss Louise Seward, Wyalusing. Pa, the
second prize for the essay, "Wilson in
the Spring
The method of expression and the
delivery of the essay were considered
in determining the prize winning es-
says. President McKeag presented, on
behalf Of the College, voucher for ten
dollars to Miss johnson and a voucher
for five dollars to Miss Seward. The
program, as proved by the inability of
the judges to come to unanimous de-
cision after long consultation, was
very good one, in which the con-
testants were very evenly matched. The
program follows:
"Six Months at Wilson College, -
Elizabeth Lundie, Weehawken, n. j.;
"The Spirit of the Mountains Helena
Johnson, Winlock, Wash. Four of Ny
Friends" Nancy McCreary, Shirpens-
burg, Pa; "Graven Faneies,' Marion
Hogg, Wilkes-Barre; "Services Vision
of the Yukon" Marion Fleeson. Pitts
burgh; "Wilson in the Spring. Louise
Seward, Wyalusing, Pa.
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Edith Taliaferro at the Regent

In the Paramount production Of
"Young Romance, presented by Jesse
L. Lasky at the Regent theatre to-day
and tomorrow, there is a dual interest.
Edith Talaferro, whose wonderful
work in "Polly of the Circus made
her an international star, plays the prin.
cipal role in the successful play by Will
liam G. DeMille. Her ability is well
known to Harrisburgers, and supported
as she is by an able company of stars,
nothing but success has ever come Of
"Young Romance But Edith Talia-
ferro is not the only person in the play
who interests Harrisburgers. The other
star is Mrs. Lewis McCord widow of
the late vaudeville actor, whose home
was in this city, and brother-in-law Of
! the late George Wanbaugh, who was
one of the best-known newspapermen
in this city. Mr. McCord's real name
was lands Wanbaugh, but when he
went on the stage he assumed the name
under which his widow now travels.
When Mr.. and Mrs. McCord appeared
here in a vaudeville house they present,
ed sketch, "Welly Jones Scoop"
adapted from a newspaper story writ
ten by Wellington G. Jones, a local
newspaperman, and printed in the Har.
risburg papers as news item, telling
of the recovery of sum of money
lost by an express company. Adv.*
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l5, 900 ASK FOR CLEMENCY
Final Plea for Frank to Go Before
Prison Commission on June

Atlanta, Ga, May 12.-With the
death rate for Leo NJ. Frank definitely
fixed for June %, attorneys for the
condemned man are preparing for the
final plea to be made before the State
Prison Commission and the Governor
for a Communication of the death SEN
tence to life Imprisonment.
Goodloe III. Yancey, secretary of the
State Prison Commission, stated that
the appeal in all probability would take
its regular course and come before the
board at the next scheduled meeting,
the week of June Z. Fifteen thousand
petitions for clemency for Frank were
brought to the Capitol yesterday to be
delivered to Governor Slaton by Miss
Eleanor Post, writer on a Cincinnati
paper.
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KNIGHTS OF malta Gaining
Grand Commandery Hears Glowing Re-
ports at Pottsville Sessioh-33,-
S45 Memers in State

Pottsville, Pa, May 12.-At the
twenty third annual convention of the
State Knights of Malta, in session here
yesterday, a substantial increase in
membership was reported The receipts
OF the grand recorder during the year
were $22, 2,75712 and the disbursements
were s2O,067!6S.
There were 5,679 admitted by initia-
tion, rs by card and AZ by reinstate-
ment. Only three were expelled. The
total membership is now 33,S45. There
were 110 deaths during the year. The
| total assets of all Communicates amount
to 249,601.41 and the disbursements
were $1S1, ,33S.4S. The cash on hand
in the communicates amounts to $685.
262.93. There was $5S,S0499 paid in
benefits by the subordinate commander.
les, and the total number of members
being relieved was 1,742.
The Committee on Election reported
that up to the present time 1S1 com
manderies have reported the result of
the votes ON the grand officers. Total
votes east were 2,003, distributed
among the candidates as follows,
Grand commander, Sir Charles H.
Bingham, Reading, 1898; grand gen
eralissimo, Sir James P. Brady, of
Slatedale, 1897; grand captain general,
Sir Harry M. Askin, Pittsburgh, 1890;
grand prelate, Sir Clint S. Miller, Mount
Carmel, 1898; grand recorder, Sir John
H. Hoffman, Philadelphia, 1892; grand
treasurer. Sir Charles w. Basslcr, Sun.
bury, 1892; grand senior warden, Sir
Warren j. Raffensberger, York, 1878
1t is expected that 4,500 knights
will be in the parade this afternoon.
A class of 63 members took the past
commanders degree, which was con,
ferred yesterday morning.
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TO FIGHT Town EXTENSION
Dissatisfied Minority Plan to Attack
Council and It's Legislation in
Court Proceedings

Waynesboro, May 12.-Although
those who favored the extension of the
borough limits are in the majority and
despite the fact that the town Council
is planning to give the former suburbs
the same improvements and convent
ences as are now being enjoyed in the
town proper, it is stated authoritative
ly here to-day that court proceedings
are to be begun to prevent the an
nexation of the new districts.
Charles Walter, an attorney, it is
said, has been engaged by the dissatis-
fed ones, who number about a hundred,
and will attack the borough legislation
under which the borough limits were ex-
tended. The plan, as reported here to-
day, is to bring suit in equity and
have the Court issue a preliminary in
junction directed to the borough Coun-
ell restraining that body from carrying
out its improvement and extension
plans. The suit is to be lodged shortly,
it is said.
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Victorien Sardou s celebrated play,
Diplomacy" to be presented at the
Majestic Wednesday evening, May 10,
with a remarkable tristan cast made
up of William Gillette, Blanche Bates
and Marie Doro, enjoyed the longest
run of any revival made in London last
season. Its record was the most bril-
liant of the year and during its Eng
lish engagement it was chosen by the
King and Queen for a command"
performance at Windsor, in which Miss
Doro played the same role" Dora, "
the heroine I'm which she is now ap-
pearing. Mr.. Gillette will be "Henri
Beauclerc and Miss Bates the
"Countess Zicka. Adv.*
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appointed by the court special officer
at the request of citizens of the upper
end town to secure evidence in the il
legal liquor traffic, was the principal
target for the attorneys representing
the men against whom various charges
were brought, while Constable Thomas
Kane, of the county, was either direct
ly or by intimation, charged with be-
ing "farmer of costs" and bring the
cases solely for what he might receive.
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BOMBARDING RAILROAD MEN
Two Arrests In Complaint That Train
Riders Threw Bolts

Carlisle, May 12.-John H. Gesford,
alleged to be one of the men who have
been bombarding trainmen and oper-
ators along the P. and R. line with iron
bolts and other missiles, was Monday
arrested in Chambersburg and brought
here where he was placed in Jail by
Detective Bentley. He is the second
man to be jailed on this charge.
1t is claimed that the men threw
bolts through station windows at
Moore's Mill and Carlisle Junction,
and in other ways endangered the lives
of railroad employees A hearing will
be given shortly.
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PLAN IMMUNITY TEST
Department of Justice Will Take New
Haven Case to Supreme Court

Washington, May 12.-Plans were
laid yesterday at the Department of
Justice to test in the Supreme Court
whether directors of tae New Haven
railroad, who testified before the In
terstate Commerce Commission, gained
immunity under the Sherman anti
trust law.
William Skinner and J. s. Elton, in.
dicted in New York, have had their
pleas of immunity sustained by the
Federal Court in New York. Attorney
General Gregory, Solicitor General
Davis and R. l.. Bats, special assist
ant in the New Haven case, discussed
the cases at conference yesterday and
a writ of error will be asked from the
Supreme Court of the United States.