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The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
HARDING AND COOLIDGE RE-
PUBLICAN CLUB.

The club rooms of the above or
ganization will have it's grand open
ing Tuesday evening. July 27th, at
s o'clock, at 1925 fremont street,
to which all Republicans are cor
daily invited. Lyndon R. Hubbard,
president of the club, has spared no
pains in conjunction with his board
of management, to make these quar-
tiers attractive and accommodating
to the large membership comprising
the club. The building has under
gone complete renovation, and the
fixtures, etc., are the most up-to-
date and convenient for the use of
members
This is the beginning of the good
work that Republicans resolve to do,
and with a champion of America s
cause in the order of Harding, and a
firm and staunch advocate of law
and order as Coolidge, there is every
reason to hope that the best results
for a successful campaign and an
overwhelming victory will obtain for
our great and grand Republican
party.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
COM M UNlCATEO
Editor, Colorado Statesman, and
To the Colored People of Colorado.
Ill. Il

Editor, Colorado Statesman, and
| To the Colored People of Colorado.
Denver, Colorado.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
/ am writing this letter that you may
make public, as far as possible, an IN
cident which occurred at the State
Convention at Pueblo in May last, and
that true history of the selection of
a cOlored man as alternate to the Ma
tional Convention may be made known.
When a colored man was nominated
as alternate to the Chicago Convention
there seemed to suddenly spring up
considerable opposition from various
delegates throughout the convention.
felt that it was absolutely essential on
the part of the Republicans of Colo
RADIO that they recognize the LOYALTY
and voting strength of the colored
membership of the Republican party,
and knew that something must be done
at once to check the opposition of that
candidacy. I was seated next to the
Honorable Karl G. Schuyler in the
delegates seats when this situation
presented itself, and consulted with
him as to what move would be best to
secure the naming of a cOlored alter
nate to the Chicago Convention. Fol
lowing his and other Republican lead
ers' advice, moved to close the nomi-
nation of alternates to the National
Convention, which motion started a de-
bate resulting in the closing of nominal
lions and the election of a colored gen
tleman from Pueblo as an alternate to
the Chicago Convention. We were all
very much impressed with the marked
ability shown on the floor of the con-
vention by this representative of your
race.
I wish to state these things to your
people so that you may understand the
reason for my action in that conven-
ton and also the attitude of Mr..
Schuyler and his friends toward your |
people.
Believe me to be,
Most respectfully yours,
G. A. PRENTICE.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
A DEFENDER OF THE RIGHTS OF
HIS PEOPLE, A SUBSTANTIAL
SUM WAS RAISED TO ASSIST
IN COURT PROCEEDINGS.

When DR.. Leroy Bundy, a doctor
of dental surgery, formerly of East
ST. Louis. ILL.,, held his audiences at
Shorter and Campbell Churches
spellbound for hours last Monday
and Tuesday evenings, giving a de-
tailed account of the injustice, suf-
fering and death that our people
met at the hands of the mob in the
riot at East st. Louis, which lasted
internationally from May 28th to
July 1, 1917, stalwart men gave vent
to tears when the doctor. with a
term of life Imprisonment hanging
over him and now temporarily re-
leased, modestly gave an account of
the ordeal through which he passed
in his brave stand for right in de-
Tense of the Constitution of America
as applied to his peoples cause.
Never have we listened to more
heart-rendering blood-curdling cpl
sode as that related by this profess
sional, victim of cruel injustice,
who was indicted and convicted to
life Imprisonment because HE
DARED TO DO RIGHT AND
DARED TO BE TRUE to the teach
ings of the democracy of his coun-
try. After relating the origin of the
outbreak and showing clearly that
the labor unions were responsible
for the preliminary part of the con-
flict, which was strengthened by
white attorney-at-law in speech in
which he melted and inflamed an
audience of 5000 whites to resort to
the physical resulting in mob vio-
lence, to get rid of the Negro work
man. to create an intimidation and
in the end cause a deterrent effect
on the migration of Negroes into
East st. Louis. The speaker con-
cluded with a plea to look upon the
future with hope, to have confidence
in one another, and a greater love
to be manifested for each other, TO
be so imbued with the spirit of true
manliness that we become party and
parcel of the race to which we be-
long in reality, and in his own words
stated: 81 come as messenger OF
peace; 1 may not have another OPP
portunity of looking into your faces
and addressing you, but II my SUI
fering, and my going to a prison cell,
If the Judgment is not reversed, will
open up an avenue for better treat
ment of my people as citizens of this
great democracy, l willingly go.
LOVE AMERICA, BUT AMERICA
MUST LOVE ME, TOO" DR.. Bundy
was introduced by Attorney Gallo
way of Kansas City, Mo-, who is one
of the attorneys in the case and is
accompanying DR.. Bundy on this
tour. He gave, with much emphasis.
and in a very fluent and eloquent
style, information as to the doctors
standing in the community of East
st. Louis, and also resume OF the
proceedings leading up to DR.. Bundy
release from prison. Mrs. Bundy'
whose faithfulness and unceasing de-
yotion to her husband evidenced the
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
MISS HALLE @. BROWN.
RACE RENOWNED ELocUTIoNIST
AND TEACHER AT WILBER-
FORCE UNIVERSITY. ELECTED
PRESIDENT of the National Asso-
citation of CoIored Women's Clubs
at their Annual Convention in SEES
sion at Tuskegee, Alabama.

The annual session of the National
Association of Colored Women's Clubs
held forth last week at Tuskegee Insti-
tute. Tuskegee. Ala. There were 700
or more delegates present in attend
ance upon the convention which was
the largest ever in the history of the
association. Delegates came from al
most every state in the Union, repre-
senting the thought and brains of the
women of the race.
Miss Brown. who succeeds Mrs.
Mary r. Talbert as president of the
association. is one of the foremost ed
ucators and leaders of the race among
our women. She has long been before
the public. and as public speaker and
elocutionist she stands at the head of
the list Mrs Talbert, who retires as
president. leaves the office with
wonderfully brilliant record for
achievement. She has certainly done
great work and placed the association
upon a higher plane and firmer basis.
She goes to Norway in August as one
of the ten delegates, she being the
only colored delegate to represent
this country at the international Con
ference of Women of the World
THE COLORADO STATESMAN
congratulates the outgoing and the in
coming presidents and the women of
the country.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
PRESBYTERIAN CLERS Y M A N
TALKS

At 30 Sunday afternoon at Peo-
pies Presbyterian Church, Rev. ]. A.
Thos. HAZEL will deliver special ad-
dress on "The Ethics of Democracy"
A special effort is being put forth to
secure large audience of colored citi-
zens. In the opinion of this minister
who is an ally to every progressive
move for the betterment of the Negro,
the only way to secure deserving recog-
milton in our government of city. state
and nation is by an intelligent and pru-
dent use of the ballot. Too many Ne
groes neglect this citizen right of pre-
paration to vote. That an educational
campaign should be waged most ag-
gressively by the more intelligent Ne
gro on his unfortunate brother within
our borders who have expatriated
from places where the privilege to vote
is rigidly denied him is a momentous
issue This minister therefore issues a
call to a solemn assembly of all color
ed citizens at his Church to confer on
the matter with the view of rectifying
the abuse.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
THE "Y" GIRLS AT SUNSET.
Sunset, Colo, July IS. 1920.

Sunset, Colo, July IS, 1920.
Editor Colorado Statesman, Denver.
Colo:
We arrived here safely yesterday
about $50 p. m, and are having a
grand and glorious time and enjoy
ing the pure mountain air. After
surveying the beautiful surround
ings we prepared for supper. which
comprised wenies, boiled eggs,
pickles, bread, homemade oat meal
cookies and coffee. At proper
hour we retired for the night; at
$50 this morning we started on our
hike to Glacier Lake, but before do
ing so Mrs. Parks read chapter
from the Bible and we repeated the
Lords prayer. 1t was a long two
and a half miles up the mountains.
but by resting from time to time we
all got back, feeling none the worse
from our journey. We carried
light lunch with us, but we are now
waiting for a scrumptuous dinner,
which will consist of roast beef and
gravy, macaroni and cheese. lettuce
and salad dressing, tomato sauce,
bread and butter, lemon jelly and
candy.
You will no doubt realize what it
is to drink pure water from well
from which 1 had the pleasure OF
drawing my first bucket. This is an
ideal spot for outings and that we
are taking advantage of the same
goes without saying.
The "Y" girls are talking OF max
ing this event an annual affair, as 1t
is all enchanting to spend rev
DAYS away from the city and mingie
with the wonders of nature.
The girls all wish to be reme"-
bered to their friends in Denver.
Yours sincerely,
CLEO IRENE HOBSON.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

greatness of our womanhood, was in
troduced to the audience, after which
substantial collection was raised by
both churches to assist in the cause.
The great number of persons pres
ent had an opportunity to shake the
hands of this noble hero of the race
and with best wishes for restora-
ton of his liberty in the final legal
battle, we babe him GOD SPEED.
DR.. Bundy's case will be heard be-
fore the Supreme Court of the state
of Illinois next October. Colorado
Springs and Pueblo. where DR.. Bundy
spoke, gave him large audiences and
responded literally.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Last Sunday was the re-opening day,
in which the day started with o'clock
morning prayer and class meeting.
At the morning services DR.. r. l..
Pope preached the sermon; Madam
Octavia Dishmans solo, 81 Come. to
Thee" and anthems by the chorus,
were enjoyed by all.
In the afternoon DR.. VIM. III. Thomas
address, "Debt of the Colored Denver
lite to our New Comers," is something
that should be put in force.
And the Recent Victories of the
Negro in the NJ. e. Church" by DIR. s.
A. STRIPPING showed how the Negro
was making good in other fields.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

DIR. A. l. Davis and family, consist
ing of Mrs. Davis, A. /. Davis, Jr., and
Miss Thelma Davis, arrived in the city
last week from Oklahoma City, motor
ing to Denver. They are the guests
of Mrs. Rosa ,Beckwith, 2549 Gilpin
Street. DR.. Davis is a very prominent
physician and has a large practice in
the great oil fields of Oklahoma. The
doctor and family will spend the re-
naming summer season here.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
CANNED Undertaking Co.

Thomas, Mrs. Marietta Thomas.
2435 fremont place, 20 years of
age, passed to the great beyond Tues
day, July 20. at local hospital, 1884
p. m, leaving to mourn her demise
husband, mother sister. brothers
and a host of friends. Funeral Sun
day, July rs, 3 p. m, at Bethel
church. Rev. Jno. Perkins will con-
duct the last rights. Burial River
side cemetery.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

The dancing party given in honor OF
Mr.. Eugene Nichols and DR.. G. F.
Holmes by Mrs. John Canada, Mrs
Mable Bryant Burns and Mrs. Maude
Ratley Harris at Old Colony hall, July
18th, proved to be one of the most en-
joyable Social functions of the season.
The hall was very artistically decorat-
ed with ferns and flowers through
which flowed the sweet strains of mu-
sic from Morrison's orchestra. That it
was a night of bliss was evidenced by
the mirth which reigned throughout
the evening.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
PROP. OF COLORADO STATESMAN
APPOINTED DELEGATE TO IN
DUSTRIAL COUNCIL AT LOS
ANGELES

Mr.. Jos. ID. d. Rivers,
4oCOlorado Statesman,
Denver Colorado.
Dear Sir:
The Governor takes pleasure in APP
pointing you n delegate from this
State to the conference of the Indus
trial and Commercial Council of Peo-
pie of African Descent TO be held in
Los Angeles, California, September %
to 81, 1920, and he trusts you will be
able TO attend.
Yours very truly,
J. E. MOORHEAD,
Secretary TO the Governor.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our thanks to
our many friends for their kindness
and sympathy and also the beautiful
floral offering, during. our recent be-
reavement.
Husband, VIM. Anderson.
Mother, Matte Scott,
Father, Daniel Scott,
Sisters,
Brothers.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Mrs. Fannie Pryor and Mrs. Lena
r. Jordan of Kansas City. Mo-; Mrs
Cassie Harris. Mrs. Laura Akers and
Mr.. Curtis Harris of Centralia, Mo-.
arrived in the city last week to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Lee
Noir. They were entertained at
breakfast Tuesday morning by Mrs.
Charley Barnes of 1909 E. Twenty
sixth avenue.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
CHURCH NOTICE
The Union Mission Church

3122 Larimer ST., A. G. Taylor, Pastor.
Sunday School, IL 80 a. m.
Preaching Sunday, 3 100 p. m. and 8
p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening,
s 100 p. m. Everybody is invited.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
CAMPBELL A. M. E. CHURCH.

Corner IBID and Lawrence SIS.
Rev. I. S. Wilson, Pastor.
Res. 1917 23rd st. Phone Main 1874.
1000 a. m. Sunday School.
- IL 100 a. m. Preaching by DR.. T. NJ.
Davis.
6 40 r. m. Christian Endeavor.
800 p. IN. Preaching by Pastor.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Returns issued recently from the
office of the surgeon general in
Washington, giving the results of
the examinations for medical depart
ment, show that four men, out of
twenty, who took the examination at
Fftzsimons Hospital in Aurora,
passed, Sergeant Clarence A. Gleed
being one of the four and the only
colored. He is now rated a staff
sergeant"
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

2647 Larimer street, departed this
life July IT. Funeral services were
held at p. m. Tuesday, July goth.
from the Douglass Chapel, Rev. P. ].
Price officiated. Interment River
side cemetery.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Jack Johnson. the famous Negro
pugilist, has surrendered to the
United States officers and it is said
he will be taken to Leavenworth,
Kan, to begin his sentence.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Mrs. Washington of San Francisco
Calf, is visiting for the summer
with Mrs. o. r. Houston Mccormick
3O10 High street.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Chas. II. Galloway, n prominent at
torney of Kansas City, Mo, is among
the many visitors in Denver.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Mrs. Lizzie George of 1922 Marion
Street, left few days ago for Kansas
City, Mo-, to be at the bedside of her
father, who is seriously ILL.,
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Miss Gordon, daughter of Prof. Cor
don, principal of one of the st. Louis
schools is stopping with Mrs. Kate S.
White, 1415 East Twenty-second Ave
nue.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Mrs. Leon DeLoach of 1851 High
street gave a beautiful party for out
of-town guests and friends. can
evening of fine appointments" was
the expression of those present, who
had an extraordinary enjoyment.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

DIR. LEROY N. BUNDY, RACE
HERO OF EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL
INOIS, ADDRESSES IMMENSE
THRONGS AT SHORTER AND
CAMPBELL A. NJ. T.. CHURCHES
LAST MONDAY AND TUESDAY
EVENINGS.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Police Officer r. ID. Porter is off on
his annual vacation. He left Tuesday
on fishing trip and you may look for
n fish story on his return.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

The Grand Lodge X. of p. will con
vene in Pueblo, July 2S' % and 80.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Willis A. Golfer of Indianapolis,
Ind, brother of George Barnes and
nephew of A. G. Campbell is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell, 2930 Wei
ton Street.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Thomas Cox returned few days
ago from Kentucky where he accom-
panied Mrs. Cox. He also visited hi'
father in Indiana.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Mrs. Clarabel Parker who underwent
an operation last week for appendix
citis is doing nicely, and will be able to
return home from the hospital soon.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Mrs. Cola Payne is visiting in Colo
RADIO Springs this week. -
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

DIR. Leroy N. Bundy of Chicago,
was a guest in Denver this week.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Thrilling Experience of the Profess
sional Brings Tears to Eyes Of
Large Assembly.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Messrs. Miller, Slaughter and Bas-
com returned from Estes Park recent
Nv and are now railroading.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Mr. E. b. Perry, son of Dr. Perry of
Kansas City, is spending his vacation
in Denver He is stopping with Mr..
G. Leonard White, 1415 East Twenty
second Avenue.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24
FUNERAL NOTICES.
Douglass Undertaking Co.

Whitsel, Sherman, years, infant
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Whitsel, at
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

LOOK out for the Grand Entertain
ment Of the Masons, Labor Day.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Tuesday afternoon, DR.. and Mrs. Il.
E. McClain entertained royalty Dr.
and Mrs. Bundy of Ohio and Attor-
ney Galloway of Kansas CITY MO- a
reviewing of the beautiful reminis-
cences of by-gone days formed a
splendid feature of the evening and
best wishes were expressed for the
DOCTORS success in his legal fight.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Miss L. B. Bradberry and Mrs.
Martha Jones, who were the house
guests of Mrs. Kate S. White, 1415
East Twenty-second Avenue have re-
turned to their home in Chicago. Miss
Bradberry is a popular clerk in the
postoffice and Mrs. Jones the wife of
q prominent merchant on State Street.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Mrs. Leroy N. Bundy, wife of DR..
Bundy, who lectured here this week,
expressed her gladness to be in
Denver once more. She was the re-
cipient of many well wishes and was
taken on auto trips by Mrs. Henry
Pinn of 1861 Curtis street, an old
friend
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Mr.. S. Mcmillan of Chicago, has pur-
chased a beautiful home, nine rooms
all modern at 2246 Washington Street
He has resolved to permanently locate
in Denver, and we welcome this add
ton to our large and representative
body of home owners and taxpaying
citizens.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Joseph A. Brent, teacher in the
Manual Training school in Chicago, is
here enjoying his vacation, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Short. He is
prominent member of the Appomatox
Club.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

Mrs. Titles, Mrs. Randolph and Mr'
and Mrs. Yuiser of Binghampton, N. u
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. sher-
rill of 1923 e. Both Avenue. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Yuiser were so impressed with
Denver and surroundings that they
purchased beautiful modern nome AT
1929 Z. Both Avenue.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1920-07-24

DR.. J. H. P. Westbrook entertain
ed DR.. Leroy Bundy and Attorney
Galloway at his beautiful home, 2555
Glenarm place, Tuesday evening.
The doctor invited the Meharry
Alumni and some of his old friends
to meet the visitors. very enjoy
able time was spent.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-12-04
QUEEN ESTHER.
BY Tilford Davis. Jr.

by IllIOru Davis. Jr.
The presentation of the Cantata
Queen Esther" at the Auditorium
Theatre, November rs, marked an
epoch in the musicaldramatic
achievement of the n, 10"
the people of our race variety" in
Kan-Mo-Kan.
The writer hereof, at a period
which ~antedated the outbreak of the
World War, frequently stubbled his toe
and spilled alleged wine over king
and courtier alike, and in later years
frequently anne to grief through a re-
fractory spear insisting on becoming
entangled with trembling legs, only
partially, to this day-"stage-broke"-
and at more or less appropriate inter
walls emitting strange vocal sounds
which we're seldom more than a fifth
off the score Of this very production.
No-the same, and yet not the same,
for the work has been revised and
expanded, and adapted for dramatic
production that blase as l had felt, on
the way to the theatre, during the
rendition of the expanded work.
frequently found myself adrift on
strange waters of melody which here
an island and there a continent of the
old familiar score, which has been tie
victim of all the crimes in the calen-
dar at the hands of those who, hav-
ing successfully reformed are now
numbered among our best citizens,
while a few others, artfully concealed
in the chorus, still carry On their ne
farious work of even reducing "Old
Hundred in the finale to at least
"Seventy-five."
Let me see, what was l talking
about Oh. yes-Well, sir, this pro-
duction was the most deliberately cos
tuned, the best staged, and, conse-
quently the most spectacular in my
experience. That no d~ressrehearsal
of the entire cast was ever held is
a dead secret which l have no inten.
ton of revealing, and if you want to
ksow about it you will have to ask
somebody else, but, if you know it,
you could but wonder at the smooth.
ness of the presentation and the few
noticeable flaws.
Prof. Clyde Leroy Glass, at the
piano, from the Overture" to the
Finale" with touch both virile and
interpretive. did all that, mere man
could do to satisfy the longing for an
orchestra of about ten pieces, and at
several critical periods proved his
adaptability as an accompanist.
The choruses were well-balanced
wise in the ways of the score, suffi
GENTLY schooled in the dramatic &C
ton to contribute in a very material
way to the success of the ensembles
and under the direction of Prof. R. G
Jackson and Major N. Clark Smith
who, alternated in the Directors sta
tion-were skillfully Unanswered is
to the climaxes.
Mrs. Edmonia Brown endowed thu
part of Queen Esther" with a sopra
no voice, clear, vibrant, and appeal