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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02

ROUND
Welsh refvSed to shake hands and
sbbcd has left 60 kilbanes nose. Xii
tanc held IN nc clinches. but at long
range shot over a right cross TO the jaw
that shock Freddie up. The feather
weight was strong in the clnches and
Wresuod the heavier man about.
Wcl>h's left jsbs did no damage. and it
vas Kilb1ne's round.
ROUND >
Nilbsno Jared Welsh with a rush.
determined "a end it with Knockout,
hr; the Brton summoned all his re-
sources and fought back with surpris-
'rg vicor. kilbanc tried hard TO land
his right on Wolsh's jaw, hut the
br'to" kept mis- head bobbing eluevcly.
and "ss or his feet cunning at the
close Of the round.
ROUND 3
k;ioa1e Jared Welsh with hard left
hooks tat Freddie was unable TO avoid
and forced ne lighting Welsh jsbbcd
continually, but kllbane bored in. and
had nc better Of the inhghting Xii
tanc's round
ROUND FOUR
.bsuc nailed his man dozen
times with right hooks to side OF jaw.
varying 20 with jabs TO the other side.
Probably never before had Freddie
missed SO many punches.
ROUND FIVE
Welsh loosed serious As he came out,
realizing Johnny was out for business.
The lightweight champion began to
connect solldly with straight let's 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Argosy Home First in
Rich Hastings Plate

Newmarket, England, May 1.-The
last meeting allowed by the govern
ment before the stoppsge OF English
fat racing commenced to-day. The
feature race, the Hastings Plate, of
the value of $4,000. was won by Sir
". Tatem's Argosy, with the champion
Jockey, Steve Donoghue, who has just
returned from South Africa. up, by
half a length ahead OF ". Bibby's s..
Tudwsl, with Spear in the saddle.
Lord Derby's Condor, ridden by
Frank Rickaby, was third length and
a balf behind. Only six horses started.
me betting was: Argosy, 3 TO 4; st.
Tudwal. 100 10 9, ard Condor, - to :.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Flag Raising Day
In Place of Annual
Memorial Regatta

For Che first time in almost half
century the Memorial Day regatta
Of the New lork Rowing Assecia-
ton will not be held. In its place
the various clubs Of the associa-
tiOn will hold water carnival and
flag raising at Mzcombs Dam
PARK on Memorial Day.
The OaTsmen will mobilize at the
house of the Nonparei Boat Club
al O'Clock p. IN. and will row south
To Sculler's Row, house their shells
and proceed to Maccmb's Dam Park.
Several city officials have prom
Used TO be on hand for the affair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Penn Stops All Sports
Except Baseball Games

Philadelphia. May THE University
q Pennsylvania announced today tna'
I had abandoned an sports. with enc
Inception Of baseball. This dee's'o"
Su,s the Red and Blue institution IN
ne with the action previously taken
y Cornell Harvard. Yale. Dartmouth
Ceiumbis and Syracuse. Wharton SINK
q, chairman of the Pennsylvania ioot-
tsli committee. has enlisted and ms
slaee mas neen taken by Jack Minds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02

are preparing for the season also. The
former is to start in the Toboggsn.
Defence will be an active performer.
Although the -year-olds do not
measure up TO the standard Of those
sent North by Mr.. Madden last year.
there is little fault to be found with
them The average is brought down
slightly because TWENTY-FIVE Of the
juveniles are FLIES, and, OF course. are
not as big as the colts at this time Of
he year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Cubs Bat Two Pitchers
From Box and Win, 8 to 0

ST. Louis. May l. Chicago bstted
Doak and Watson from the box IN the
fourth inning to-day and, helped by
two misp!ays, won from St Louis 3 to
O. In this inning four singles, triple
a base on balls. a sacrifice and errors
by Doak and Miller Melted seven runs
In the ninth Doyle hit a home run
into the right field bleachers, scoring
Wolter. who had walked ahead Of HIM.
The scote:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02

CY Gra7Lk7170 Rice
The Big Lacquer

Old Tg fades ont, ard Speakers fame
l. drifting scifhy por:
T.. Collins M more wears n frame
OF ioUci on his broW:
The pcir stars nor who y7,le The Exit
1nd strike the trimming bioic,
step ont upon the field ard hJ
Three Hundred lcith the hoe.
The polished bat is ont Of date,
4 remnant Of the past;
The stars rho slide across the plate
No longer lead the cast:
For ponc along the rolling Pat,
w hear the cheering groc
For sfoIvGrfs rbo step ont 10 bat
Three hundred ,cifh me hoe.
HoUs mi The cheering and acclaim
ind Ici the old clods fly
Come ON and s~ing into the game
And bWld the Hocipg Eye!
For each one eth may do his bit
apart from Rooters' Rom
II he is poised 70 sUing and hit
Three Hundrcd w,th the hoe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Speaker Suspended

Cleveland, May Iris Speaker, Of
The Clevelsnd American League Base
tall Club, has been indefinitely sus-
pended as q result Of his run-in with
Umpire Hildebrand in Mondays CON
test with the ST. Louis team.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Donouan Protests Senators Victory Ouer
Yankees in Close Contest at Washington

DABE RUTH souhpaw OF the world champion Boston Red
So% and hero of the las, world the feature OF the
major league date.
Ruth has of the grace
the seasons accomplishments OF the league leaders
While Ruth the handd pitchers OF the
his lies alone pitching skill He
OF the terrific sluegcrs Of the game
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Standing of Major League Clubs
NATIONAL LEAGUE
CANES TODAY

BROOKLYN at New YORK..
Boston at Philadelphia.
Cincinnati a. Chicago.
IT. Louis al Pittsburgh.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
Chicago. g: ST. Louise.
BreoAl,n at New York trsinl.
pittsburgh at Cincinnati wet gr dsl =
Roston at Philadelphia wet grdsl.
STANDING OF TEAMS
wIPeJ W. l.. Pc.
N.x York 4 4 .ssTi Phils. ..... 6 9 500
cbiraao..ieT ass Cinein'ati, 3 10 ~
81 Iouis.. Q I ,ss3 Pittsh'gh. ! SIS
Boston...... ) ) 800 Brook,a ! 7 800
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Fight Log

CIermont :. C.-Gunboat Smith and
Bill Brennan.
FRIDAY
Harlem :. {. Tom Cowler and
John Lester Johnson.
SATU RDAN
Broadway :. {. Marty Cross and
Young Jacl O'Brien.
Fairmont \. G. Chief Turner and
Roddy Mcdonald.
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International League

Rarso .-.. otsIt as Ii
COopsr. Miller and hsynolds.
Al Bshm0f, Montreal Bsltlmofs last ue<aasl.
A; PT0gdsnes Toronto pfordsnes lrzlai.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02

Saturday night show at the same
stadium Will show Marty Cross and
Young Jack OBrien. OF Philadelphia,
weltcrweichtg only less ferOcious than
Britton and O'Dowd. Don't mention
H.: I'm getting Of here"
Tho proposed ten-round bout be
tween Irish Patsy Cline and Johnny
Harvey. the Harlem lightweights, will
not take place at the Fsirmout A. {.
tomorrow night. as originally sched-
uled. Cline told Billy Gibson yester-
day that an operation on his nose
would prevent his keeping the tete.a-
tete with Johnny.
The Clermont Sporting Club. Of
Brooklyn. will surrender TO the Irish
clans tomorrow night. when h. q.
Bill Brennan, champion Of the glorious
Irish navy, will class with Gunboat
Smith. the man who earned twenty
round decision over Jess Willard when
Jess wore knickerbockers.
Chief Turner. a real wicked Indian
heavyweight, will make his debut IN
this city on Saturday night, when he
faces Rody Mcdonald. OF Canada, in
the main holocaust at the Fairmont
A. c.. in The Bronx. In the other ten
Red Mcdonald and Artie OLesry are
going to throw gloves a. each other,
and one of them may get hit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Release Fred Wilder

Boston, May Catcher Fred Wilder,
Of the Boston Americans, was released
10 the Worcester club Of the Eastern
League to-day under an optional sgrss-
mert.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Knockout for Langford

ST Louis, Nav | sam Langfora. Of
Roston. knocked out Bill Tate, Of Nsw
twelyeround bout here tonight rhs
men are negro heavyweigh,s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
ferdham Plays Seton Hall

4, re fordhsm ball,ossers will journey
y. eogtn Orange this afternoon 10 play
i. Scion Hall nine, The locals are
l.'egs 70 syenge the recent defest At
BANDS Of the Jersey team. Finn
- WIZ f.! tic BronxmeR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Pimlico Results

FIRST RACE-Fo. maiden t"o-yss'-o.ds purse
500 four furo"ss ., =.
oi . g Ssis l io7 Robinson $50 $40 s. q
V,.nient sun 40 1f0gerl ...- S,p -sg
'e-.s.lde, 70. 70 posa..er contender Common
Law Star Sp4ls.sJ Twin 81, ',hafS dseA"
aud Musician al-0 ran.
sfcoND RACE Tine rlmlieo inalTlfal s'ss, ,.
-,.,, lof .4.Jtar-u.ds ahd ty"afi' purs-
No. wsi,.t sli .a,lsy ST r. 50
Coianstia ~ .iisrirlsoni ..-. f''' fiS o
Bon koee l3' lou, Al "a
zine o. 90 kintore. Naire tofoss4. shsfv
..,isr and iu.r1ia MCGEE 49, i4h-
.r,ukp RAci-ssuas. Jog t-rss d sar-oid' purse.
as'i. s'.' "a me- 80 ,i4s 81 z
W,lilus M.,. 100 lArfimse go ss9
Ksu.9l G..J. io3 yol.,9a al, ,,. s.s Gis-',-
Il ,..rC, d. spectre ElsaAlt. f.sen4 Nrsfa. l-l'A
aad Osasl slso ran
FOURTH EACE-Iof tss}e.f-o-a' pune hs''
n ~ vel ~ .u1 ios.sv -, ,ir. 81.
Ni-gria Vel. li- tAnl1fsss .... -'' "a
SS 49, II: - Wossii'hiu.A sad B.Aaa 40
,lgrg EAcI lrs E,.lsn H.a. '-Fof -four
'..r-eis ed upl4aI. pune. !. '''. s'is me
tor ~'i ~. 1sa6ro,,i SO 20 SAGE $50
Wo.l.tous l8s lI Aiefas.anl ."
Sre ii5i-5 Bsytxry candle. A. sElss.
Eaae, and Az MA also ran
YIN RAcE-Fsr three year O.ds sni up-ud.
purse SOC. siK furonsA a. n, ..
Hone Eel ght aud iocksy -. -. q, "A
Nlgbt.firi rs Bgtssll .-s-... INV - - -
,tno.r ms III IsT.a.Hl.... 40 ,9t
JeeE SCOT lls tNeAissl -. AZ, ~
1fms 1888 star D lheh f.rhs lAAs , naitl.s
u.rrn.snn. CANDY Land Rhine NLden M.nhisss-
RI B.y. Pnam Lnelus Merchant and Lens s1ai
also Tan.
SEVENTH RACE-ss.linE; 10 thfe' ,saf-oid' ana
,rr.ri. purse. 500. one mne
Ior.s us sht and isehsj - q. =. -.
MIN, tleios nc iMsumfsi is'7 stss ' -
~ 'l.r,,i.. Il. i-s If 1lrIasgaiff -'' ~
14..-iefss no ltth.fali ..-. ..- , -
$50. g. ~. shltgn Al.s eiahlf1 LIS.
-. l.noer1rs L4AiAAs aAI IDoi'.s 40 ist
.f...f IS sal frfu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
AMERICAN LEAGUE
GAMES To-Day
New York at Washington,
nI.I.1.l-L.. - R..fAn

New York at Washington,
Philadelphia ~ Boston,
Chiesgp al Cleveland.
Detroit at 81. Louis.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
Washington. ;; New York. 2.
Detroit at Chicago twet gr'ds).
st. Louis at Cleveland wet gr'dsl.
Philadelphia at Boston (rainl.
STANDING OF TEAMS
WIFE. W. l.. Pc.
Boston,. 8 { $50 Cleveland. 7 8 ABS
Chicago. 10 5 .667 Phila...-... s s .t2s
New York, 6 SIS Detroit. 5 , 1857
81. Louis- q 7 .S33 Washing'n 8 3 .s57
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02

ry one inclined to be pulled his
rclned 20 he bit enlarged domemht figure
Mathewson Bender Iaoe longer in big league
and the old game nothing had happened
Tbev are visible evidence stake Think this
hen the consider the mighty gap you will leave when you
OF
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Wherein SOMETHING Is Said

Why Keep gong! Why ISN'T
in condition for the next call? can't under
curHg sport with greater need thsn ever before for
the nation Sport Of all varieties
should be in place OF dropped ANY,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Tufts College Issues
New Baseball Schedule

Esdford, Macs, May THE revised
Tufts College baseball schedule, made
.sssssry because many games on the
sagh4l schedule were cancel Ted by
siaer colleges on account Of the VAL
a. announced tonight.
y follows: t.
~ ? Pear sta,e % Ntdfonf We worth
tisv, g MeIfoId p BFogn. A. Ntd'ma. ~
- Sea- Of Aifcff ~ uFts s. 80 ~
- n sfvTs.s a Lxfststfe 81 Md'0tu
ttte III srlrgfpia rinnmg school
l.. &c sH Hry trr.r a. Worcester iuhf .
3 y, qss , Brown. 81 PnsidsDce. O.. ieh.gh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02

To,ah ...-7 tztI0l Totals nsIszTiia
'bau,i f0r Glne0icy in TIA ssTenth ianins
Bsiud ior shaakB M The niHth Inning
Aeg YORK - o = O 0 Q 81
Nzsiingf0n - 0 IT
Two BASE hi's-Anisn Pipp Rice. Tire, hsss
lN Judge hts.en base A0fsaE. SscFihcc hits
ii.gh Ilpg Sacrifice hisi Pip MofTsn. Doybls
plays cBrdr 10 MoFgan 10 Judge i2l: Msi.i
i4ndsslsielI. Ter 0I tlses-Aew fors. a Wssh-
ngipu f.nt bose on crrofs--Nes Totk .
NsshingiDl. Base oa lsiis-Of Harpsf T.
~ ahaskfI. nits and earned nsns--0a shas-
leg Do hits AID 3 nas ln & iHElngi. % Hans
4 h.h and , runs iu iuHlagi Struck Ov- 10
Harper = By slaskfy 9. Pausd bsi-Hev y.
Mp.rrs- d. ecu aai 0Vens Tine a.
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Southern Association

Ch.tianaoss Z Nsshrili.
Liuls Hs-k. g. Nsaphs J.
Rtrmiash&n. :. Mails
Iisnfr G Nee Onssns
Atlants. ! Nss nrisans. 3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02

Basilns Alisy, BlllisIi n
4 Roal Tspls his Ne, II
pals, sggs.lsi Ns.fH
sses.. % Ialea sssks al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02

Giant. T.-day with Brooklyn, 20 u H.
Toio Grounds Adm bec.-Ad'-.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
TRINIDAD NEWS.
waIsen Wonders Meet Waterloo at

WaIsen Wonders Meet Waterloo at
Trinidad.
The Walsen Wonders were defeated
by the Trinidad Colored Giants Sun
day. The score was 8 to IL in favor
of Trinidad.
Trinidad Giants played Walsen Won
ders on July 4th at Walsenburg for a
purse of 800 and once more defeated
them by score of 9 to 8 in favor of
Trinidad. Trinidad's team is recog-
nized as one of the fastest and best
teams in the state.
The following spent July 4th in Wal
senburg visiting friends: Misses Ethel
and Hattie Sutton, Ethel Jackson,
Mesdames Jennie Boyd, Rose Boyd,
Lizzie Wyatt, and Messrs. Earl Daley.
John Steele. Percy Campbell and
Sunshine" Williams
Mr.. Percy Campbell of Ration, spent
the past week in Trinidad visiting
friends.
Miss Ethelind Sutton has returned
home from Nashville, Tenn, where
she attended Fisk University for the
past two years. On her way home she
spent three weeks in Fort Worth, Tex.
visiting friends.
Messrs. George Holmes and Coy
Davis were delightfully."- entertained at
dinner Sunday given by Harriet Sut-
ton and Ethel Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. .Al Smoulding of Al
buquerque, are sojOurning in our city
for the summer.
Mr.. Webster Palmer of Pueblo was
the guest of Miss Anna Coleman on
July 4th.
Miss Novella Patton of Marshall,
Texas, is spending the summer the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Patton.
Mrs. Patton and daughter, Novella,
spent Sunday in Ration. N. NJ.
Mrs. Bessie Monroe and Mr.. James
Johnson were quietly married at high
noon Thursday. Rev. Hawkins per-
formed the ceremony at the residence
of Mrs. VIM. Martin.
Mrs. Martin was the hostess the
same evening at reception honoring
being pink and white. The hostess
was assisted in serving by Miss Ethel
Jackson and Ethel Sutton.
Miss Ethel Sutton was the inspira-
tion of a delightful surprise party
given last Wednesday evening. Dainty
refreshments were served by Harriet
Sutton and Ethel Jackson. About fif-
teen Of the younger society set we're
present Dancing was the feature of
the evening" The guests departed at
"a late hour.
Mrs. G. A Whitney and daughters
are spending the summer in Iowa.
!. Miss Hattie Sutton and Mrs Carrie
Seymour will leave Tuesday for Al
buquerque to attend the U. b. F. and
s. M. T. Convention, they will also
visit in Las Vegas on their return.
Bishop Parks is expected to arrive
in the city July 18th for a short stay,
in interest of the church
II you enjoy reading the Denver
Star, subscribe for 1t by seeing Rev.
l. H. Wallace.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
ENCOURAGE BOY SCOUTS TO JOIN
Y. M. c. A. COMPANIES.

Sometime previous Rev. ID. ~. over
started out to secure recogniuon Ior
the Colored boys in this city by Try.
ing to get the white organization 1l
Boy scouts to affiliate with the Col.
ored by permitting them to JOIN tne
poy Scouts movement, little did ne
think that while he did not accom-
nIish then what he had hoped for tnas
be was sowing seeds in the hearts Oh
men who later, getting controi, ae
sired to put into execution his amoi-
lions. The invitation came thru tne
v M. c. A. for the Colored boys 10
organize into companies and financial
aid was pledged them by wealthy per
sons. For that reason L. H. Egntnel,
Vim. Parks and Secretary inomas
Bell have gotten busy and our poSs
will have an organization just as gooo
as any. Let your boy join and give
every aid and assistance to the move.
ment. Now is the time and Denver
is the place to start to train our poys
to be officers in all branches IN the
service. Let everybody boost Tor tne
Row Scout of Color. Already hev.
over can see some result OF the "orh
started by him sometime ago.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
DENVER LOSES GOOD CITIZEN
AND cHURcHMAN.

BECAUSE Mrs Rosa G. Johnson;
former member of the Taxa Art CLUB
oncount Of her health, to leave
Colorado, her husband, VIM. A. John
% con Who has been in Denver 16 years
and who is prominent in an church rinht aha
lodge activities, left Wednesday nlgnt
os Angeles for an indefinite stay
He He will make several stops while en-
ronte via the U. P. R. R., to San Fran
cisco to Los Angeles, Having pros, pros
nected for gold the past three years
that he was here and having held re-
sponsisle spal a s1 positions in shorter church oh
during his years of membership, 1e ne
was loathe to leave: ne goes ns Eli;
recommended as he has filled the posi-
tions of President and Bible Instructor
~ the Bible Class of the Ushers
Board. Denver's loss is Los Angeles eoad
eain. May he and his wife have good
san,tb and good luck while on their
visit Mrs. johnson is at ll1s East
adams ST., Los Angeles, CALI.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21

The Denver Star.
Gentlemen: Enclosed find slxty
cents (6Oc) for the IL copies OF June
18th issue sent me, for whlcn aiso
accept my thanks. May prosperity a.,
tend your way, and may your Vaiuapie e
weekly fill the long-felt need of the
community. Your stand for right and
fair play for all of the people, be ne
lew or Gentle, Bond or free Black
or White, is commendatory.
Thanking you for the space you
gave our work here in Trinidad. Sue
cess and best wishes to you.
lam respectfully yours in the WORK IIs
REV. l. HARRISON WALLACE.
The Star sincerely thanks Denver
former pastor and our friend Tor sucn q
encouragement. We hope irlnlaao
will now increase her subscrlption
list. (Ed.) Let the good work go on
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
DEARFIELD sRIEFLETs WHICH
SPARKLE.

Miss Emma Starr of Highland, Kan
sas, is the guest of Miss Jessie Ford.
Mrs. Blanche Lyles and Mrs. B. Jack
son are the guests of Mrs. E. Danforth.
Miss Lucille Polk is the guest of Miss
Carrie Hicks. Mrs. Fox and Mrs. s..
Miller are the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Miller. Mrs. B. Cannon is visiting
his father. Mrs. e. Danforth gave a
whist party Friday evening for her
visiting guests. The settlers OF Dear
field held their 4th of July Picnic at
Chapelton, Colorado. Broncho Bust
ing, horse races and baseball were the
eatures of the day. Mrs. A. S. Goodall
entertained in honor OF Miss Emma
Starr. The Dearfield Boys gave a 4th
of July party at Ford's Ranch Miss
Carrie Hicks gave fishing party in
honor of Miss Lucille Polk. Mr.. Peo-
pies was the guest OF his sister, Mrs.
Greer Mrs. Session is the guest of
her mother and father. Mr. and Mrs.
Jones. Mr.. J. Cooper and family were
the guests of his sister, Mrs. Fletcher.
Miss Carrie Hicks gave a farewell
party for Miss Lucille Polk
On the 1st of this month Mrs
Blanche Lyles of Denver, Colorado,
rendered solo, OF a classical order,
at the Union Presbyterian Church
after the Preachers remonstrance.
She has. left an impression on the
minds Of the Colonists. May she still
cultivate that talent to the glory and
honor Of the First Cause.
o. ]. MCLEOD, Pastor.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21

thrift the order now has over 5000
members in North and South Carolina
and several other states.
This fraternity Is composed Of only
women, and these women have paid
every death claim promptly. As a Sc
curity for their policy holders Mrs.
Loftin and her excellent co-workers
have deposited with the insurance
commissioner Of North Carolina 5000
and 5000 with the insurance commits
sioner of South Carolina. The head
quarters for the South Carolina grand
lodge are at Marion, 8. C.
The home Office OF this extraordinary
movement of women IL located in tAis
city, and these jealous women are set
ting wholesome example for thou
sands OF men Of the race by their aspt
rations and achievements. They are
now erecting here handsome three
story building for their home office
for the entire order. On the first
floor will be stores: the second floor
will be offices; third door auditorium
and lodge rooms. The building will be
modern in every detail. These pro-
gressive women are paying for the
building during its erection-that is.
each week the contractor is paid for
what he has done, and the order Is
kept out of debt. This structure Is not
being erected with money procured
from a building and loan association,
but by the women contributing their
mites weekly.
A pertinent feature of the recent
convention OF this order was the cor
nerstone laying by the Masonic lodges
Of this city. at which time DIR. Il. b.
McRary, NJ. w. G. Master Of the juris-
diction OF North Carolina and Colonel
James II. Young. X. w. G. E. s. and
deputy grand master of the Odd Eel
lows OF this state, officiated and made
excellent addresses.
The head and founder Of this society,
Mrs. Loftin. is brimful of optimism.
and despite the many obstacles she
experienced in the beginning she has
judiciously managed its Affairs until 1t
has attained it's present stage OF prom
inence and service.
The Denver star., 1917-07-21
IN MEMORIAM.

In memoriam of William Bolden
Townsend, by the Colored Citizens
Non-Partisan League, read by Victor
Walker at his funeral services at Shor-
ter A. M. E. Church, July 8.
Victor Walker, Vice-President,
Alice Webb, Secretary,
DR.. j. H. P. Westbrook, Chairman
of Executive Committee.
William Bolden Townsend, one of
the daring and adventurous spirits of
the race, who, after the Civil War,
braved the privations and humiliation
of race prejudice and fought his way
through school and college to an emf
nent place among the races great
leaders, has been called to another
and higher life by the Supreme Ruler
of the Universe.
William Bolden Townsend founded
and shared in the upbiulding of the
Colored Citizens Non-partisan League.
He dedicated his life to the principles
of equal rights and equal opportunity
for mankind.
He practiced law in this State for
16 years and, lured on by the hope
and ambition which were part of his
manhood, scaled the mountains of un-
equaled accomplishment and pene-
trated the gloomy and forbidden val
ley of race hatred. And thus he won
command over and the respect of his
people.
While on the very crest of his
great influence, surrounded by the love
! of his people, Judge Townsend passed
away. Having lived his allotted span
of life, he bravely answered the final
call. His death has brought sorrow
to the hearts of the members of this
League and he will be mourned for
long, by many thousands throughout
this State and Nation
William Bolden Townsend was a
man of forceful character and pre-
eminent abilities. In all walks of life
he was a consistent race man and a
thorough Westerner, the best type of
American Citizenship.
AS friend he was always steadfast
and true. AS an enemy he was up
right and fair, albeit a man worthy of
the ablest foe.
| AS token of appreciation of his
distinguished services and the regard
for his memory. which will long be
held by members of this league, and
of his race, 1t is herewith resolved by
the Colored Citizens League, in spe-
/ cial session assembled, that this trib-
ute and memorial be spread upon the
records of the league. and that an
engrossed copy be presented to his
bereaved family.