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The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17
THE DENVER, coLoREO, CIVIC
ASSOCIATION.

The Denver, Colored, Civic Associa-
ton held its regular monthly meeting
last Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows
Hall, amid much enthusiasm, and there
was great interest manifested by the
large attendance of its members, who
were present to hear the able, inter
esting and practical paper presented
by Z. S. Rector, one of Denver's most
reliable and popular citizens. He pre-
sented many ideas that were beneficial
to the members, and was applauded
frequently in his pointed remarks.
w. II. Herndon, chairman of the
committee on education and entertain
mept. read from press dispatches the
doings of our people in Oakland, Cal. :
Cleveland, and other cities along the
line of commercial organization.
The members were given full oppor-
tunity to discuss Mr.. Rectors paper
and a few pointed remarks were made
nv Messrs. Blakemore, Cooper, ADAMS
Ruford. Herndon, Mckenzie ana Russ
and Others. Wesley Frierson, chair-
man of the real estate and insurance
committee of the association, made II
brief report upon his effort to obtain
the realty holding statistics of our
neople in Denver, and urged the assist
once of the members in this work OF
so great and vital Importance.
DIR. C. E. Terry, chairman of the
committee on public health, was pres
ent and made mastery plea in behalf
of the New Presbyterian Hospital now
beina in course of erection and urged
upon all their utmost financiai sup
port. As a result of the doctors speech
the association pledged 500 to the
Presbyterian Hospital fund and SO
collected. Several new members were
admitted to the association at the meet
ing last Tuesday evening.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17
c. o. p.
THE HAYS REPUBLICAN CLUB.

Last Monday evening, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Clarence Holmes, 2139
Curtis street, the Hays Republican
Club was organized, there being Il
large and representative attendance of
our electors. The following were
elected permanent Officers of the or
ganization: T. Il. Henderson, presi-
dent: Mrs. Clarence Holmes, secretary
Mrs. Parthenia George, treasurer. EN-
ecutfve board: DR.. Westbrook, Mrs
Lizzie Froman, Mrs. I. f. McClain
Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. George, Geo. w
Gross, Robt. Stewart, Mrs. NJ. Holmes
r. i. Henderson.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17
CH A N GE REGISTRATION
NOW!

We, as cOlored voters, are
ever complaining about lack of
representation. The first step
toward political representation
is Registration. If you are not
registered properly how can you
expect to have a voice and par
ticipate in party affairs and the
selection of candidates in the
primaries? We advise our peo-
pie to see that they are prop
erly registered and their change
of address is corrected on the
books of the Election Commits
sion in the basement at the
Courthouse.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

MIR and Mrs. w. III. Gray, relatives
of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel webster Oh
Twenty-ninth street, are spending Il
few days in the city, after n TWO
months visit to the leading cities OF
Missouri They are returning to their
home in Los Angeles, Cal, where the!
have lived for twenty-five years. They
are loud in praise of the Golden west
and emphasize the fact of great OPP
portunities for our people in business
The visitors were entertained by MI
and Mrs. Hiram Cash, who are also
related to them. Before reaching their
destination they will visit points IN
Utah.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17
THE ELKs' SERVICES.

Last Sunday at 3 p. M, at Shorter
A. NJ. +. Church, the Elks held their
annual memorial services. a brilliant
program was rendered, and an espe-
cially eloquent sermon by DIR. w. II.
Thomas was the attractive feature OF
the day.
The Elks marched from their hall
to the church, headed by the band, and
presented beautiful appearance in
line of march.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Mrs. Mary Il. Talbert, president OF
the National Association of Colored
Women, has been selected as one of
the ten women of the United States
to represent the National Council of
Women, which meets in Norway some
time in August of this year.
This is a great honor, conferred upon
one of our leading colored women, and
especially our race, and we congratu-
late Mrs. Talbert upon her appoint
ment.
She is worthy and deserving of the
high honor by virtue of her position
and the great work she has accomplish
ed. Every colored women's club and
every race organization should rally
to her support, and contribute toward
the heavy expense of such represen-
tation in order that she may go with
dignity.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

ents of many social courtesies.
On Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph ID. u. Rivers entertained MI
and Mrs. Gray at most appetiiZng
and enjoyable dinner, and later In the
evening several friends called to greet
Mr.. and Mrs. Gray, and enjoyed most
pleasant social hour. Their many old
friends are giving them royal good
time during their short visit here.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Or. Westbrook, physician and sur
peon, office rs Good block. 18th and
lariner streets. Phone Main $685.
Hours 10 to II a. r1., 2 to and to
p. m. Residence 2555 GIenarnl
place. Phone champa 6t4s. Hours at
residence by appointment. Call Phy-
sicans and Surgeons Telephone Ex-
change. Main 1924, night or day. X
Ray examination and treatments a
speciality.
First-class barber wanted. 926 10th
street r. 3. Bolden, prop.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Rumor has it that Mrs. Barnes, pop
ular Five Points Hotel proprietor, has
purchased two large brick buildings at
Twenty-sixth avenue and Marion, with
the view of accommodation to the in
creased patronage of temporary as
well as permanent hotel guests. Con
gratulations if the rumor is true are
really merited by this real business
woman.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17
DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING co.
Funeral Notice.

REYNOLDS - John Reynolds, 16
years, who departed this life April 9th.
Services to be held = p. m. Monday,
April 18th, from Douglass Undertaking
Co. chapel Friends invited. Inter
ment Riverside.
RICHARDSON-Elsie, infant Of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Richardson, 2Si4
California street, departed this life
April 14th. Services from residence,
Sunday, . p. IN. Interment Riverside.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Charles Stewart and Mrs. Eli Bur
rell of Chapelton (Deerfield), ooio''
are spending a few days in the city al
their former residence-Denver. Inc
friends and old acquaintances OF the
respectiye visitors are giving them
delightful time. Mrs. Burreli ei'ei
tains brightest hopes for the colony
and with the continued harmonious ac'
tion among the colOnists assures us Oh
much success. She speaks very coiii
mendably of Miss RUSSELL the ne"
school teacher.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17
To Rid Piano Of Moths.

When moths have got into a piano
the best means of ejecting them is to
make up mixture of turpentine, ben
zoline and oil of lavender and squirt
this inside the instrument by means
OF a scent spray or any snail syringe.
Use seven parts of benzOline to one
OF turpentine. and add a few drops Of
the lavender-one drop TO each ounce
will be ample.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17
"Father of the Chapel"

This term. as applied 10 the print
ing industry, is one of religious deri-
walton. When. centuries ago. print
ing was done in monasteries. 1t was
customary To discuss all matters con-
nected with the work in the chapel,
with the father superior in the chair.
Hence the term Father of the
Chapel"
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17
woMEN's REPUBLICAN CLUB.

A Colored Woman's Republican Club
has been organized with the following
officers: Mrs. Annie Jenkins, presi-
dent; Mrs. A. Bright, secretary. This
club consists of a number of leading
citizens who are determined to restore
Republican prestige in this state and
in the nation.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17
CAMPBELL A. M. E. CHURCH.

Campbell A. NJ. f. Church, corner
Lawrence and Twenty-third. Rev. /.
S. Wilson, Pastor Res, 1918 Twenty
third street Phone Main 1872.
Sunday school, 0 :45; Milton Wilson,
Superintendent.
Preaching, IL a. m, by the pastor.
Preaching, 8 p. m, by Rev. Stripping.
At Gas, Christian Endeavor; Charles
Hegwood. President.
At Z :45, preaching by the pastor.
Mid-week meetings: Wednesday, )
y. M, prayer and class meeting. FRI
day, 8 p. m., special prayer meeting.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

1t was reported at the meeting OF
the Presbyterian Hospital Association,
Thursday, that the Mountain Lodge OF
Elks. No. SO, had subscribed for life
membership and pledged 500. Also
the same amount by the Denver Col
ored Civic Association. The total
amount collected by the colored team
is $1,32T.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The cammeI Undertaking Company.
WILEY-Mrs. Birdie Bernard Wiley,
the beloved wife of J. ID. Wiley, who
died from a gunshot at her home near
Parker, Colo, April Z. Funeral serv-
ices were held Tuesday, April 13. from
the Cammel Parlors, Rev. ]. III. Thorn
as officiating. Interment Riverside.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

e. p. BLAKEMoRE. Attorney and
Counsellor at Law. office, Rooms SO
and 40 Arapahoe Bldg., 1922 Arapa-
hoe Street. Phone champa $3.50.
Modern furnished room for gentle
man, close in. 1856 Glenarm place.
Phone Main 1888.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Miss Lena VI. Lewis has been COM
missioned "A notary public. She can
be found at Lawyer BlalSemore's Of
flee, rooms 30 and 10, 1922 Arapa-
hoe street.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17
MANY Accidental prownInos.

Accidental drowning caused $3.50
deaths, or IA per 100000. in this coun-
try last year. This rate is considera-
bly less than that for any preceding
wear since 1910, and is also decidedly
below the average for the decade Isol-
1910.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

DIR. McClain, Eugene Carter, w. f.
Stewart, Riley Hicks and George Cou-
sins, birds feathered in April" were
honored with birthday festivities at
the home of Mrs. Thenis Stewart,
April 10.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Mrs. Isabelle Barbour, 1888 Williams,
early pioneer of Denver, is seriously
i'll at her home Miss Marguerite
Barbour, her daughter, who has been
in California for some time, has re-
turned to be at her bedside.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Madame Rhoda Anderson Chambers
is making a slight change for the bet
ter. Her physician entertans bright
hopes for her recovery. The sympa-
thy of the community is extended tn
her.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Or. Huffs office phone is chamPa
6oo1.
And his residence, Phone York 41Oe-
When not reached at office or home
call Atlas Drug Co., Main s75. Office
Hours II to IL a. n., and to 5 p. m
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Gray, prominent
and highly respected citizens of Los
Angeles, Cal, are spending se'era'
days in our city greeting old and meet'
ing new friends, and are the reclpi-
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

William Smith, father of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Cox, 2633 Marion, con-
tinues in poor health. Conscious of the
end, he awaits it with Christian forti-
tude.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

FOR RENT-13-room, modern flat,
rooms upstairs and rooms on first
floor. Apply 1928 Clarkson street.
Will rent separately.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

For employment see the Industrial
Realty Co. Employment Agency, 71e
East Twenty-sixth Ave. York 1851.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

DIR. T. f. McClain, d. d. S, our col
ored dentist, has been appointed dent
nj examiner of the eleventh district
of the U. S. Hospital Relief Society.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Contee have
moved in their new home, 2i56 Lafay-
cite street.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Wanted-Chcrus girls. Call York
S6OS w. Miss Bessie La Belle.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Mrs. Katherine Ridgway of 1886 Og-
den street, delightfully."- entertained the
Modern Girls of 76" after the regular
club meeting last Thursday afternoon.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Mrs. Westbrook, president of the
Self-Improvement Club, is boosting
this organization into the front rank
of club life.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Berry Sla-
ter, 2547 Glenarm place, nine-pound
boy.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Mrs. w. ID. Thomas of Welton and
Thirtieth streets left last week for Los
Angeles for an indefinite stay. Mr..
Thomas will join her later.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

FOR RENT-A modern Groom fur
nished house at 2232 Cleveland Pi.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Mrs. Robert Russ of 2Gl2 South Logan,
is quite sick this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Mrs. Nellie Hamlett was numbered
among the sick this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

Mrs. j. $. Stewart is on the sick
list.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-17

MISS NETTIE PENix HERNDON,
Teacher of Piano.
Results Guaranteed.
Studio, 2542 Gaylord. Tel. York 47o0J
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-10-29
Unemployment Grows

Albany, N. Y.-Employment in this
state continues to decline slowly but
steadily, reports the state industrial
commission. During the month of
September employment in factories
decreased 2 per cent. The decline
started in April with reduction of
1 per cent. May showed further
drop of 2 per cent. No great change
occurred in June, and drop of less
than l per cent was reported for July.
In August the drop was 2 per cent,
followed by a similar decrease in Sep
tember. For the six months since
March the total reduction amounts to
more than 7 per cent. This indicates
that there are at present at least
100000 less workers employed in all
the factories of the state than there
were six months ago. Automobiles
dropped 18 per cent, following the
20 per cent form May to August. The
boot and shoe industry dropped for
the fourth consecutive month, the
September report being over per
cent.
Lack of orders is given as the
principal reason for these de-
creases.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-10-29
Women In Industry

Washington-Approximately 2,400,-
900 women and girls are employed in
industry in this country, according to
report by the federal board for
vocational education.
Since 1916 women in the iron and
steel industry have increased 40 per
cent; in the automobile industry, 300
per cent; instrument making, 200 per
cent; wood working, 100 per cent.
The number of girls between IA and
16 is between one-third and one-half
of the total number of employed
youth.
The federal board says: "The pub
lie needs to understand and face the
facts of the presence of large num-
bers of women in industry"
The report shows that women and
girls are going into these industries
without sufficient training. Under
the federal vocational education law
of 1917 every state has an appropria-
tion designed to be used for trade
and industrial classes for women and
girls and men and boys. 1t is stated
that the labor organizations of south
ern California are responsible for
trade and industrial classes in fac
tories under the direction Of public
school authorities.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-10-29
MINERS BREAK RECORD

Indianapolis-Coal miners have pro-
duced ffty-one and one-third million
tons more bituminous coal in the year
ending October 2 last than in the
previous year, says the United Mine
Workers Journal.
In every coal field but Alabama and
in Mingo county, West Virginia, the
miners are at work. In the two ex-
ceptions miners are on strike for
living wage.
The miners journal says coal is be-
ing produced in great quantities and
if there is coal scarcity this winter
the responsibility will not rest on
these workers.
Evidently there is something
wrong with the system of distribution
an dthe coal produced is not being
properly placed" says this labor
publication.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-10-29
CIGAR MAKERS STICK

Tampa, Fla.-One mass meeting
of striking cigar makers smached the
expensive educational campaign of
employers who have insisted that
these workers are falsely led"
The strike was called last April,
and $4,000 workers, men and women,
responded. 1t was protest against
the discharge of20O shop committee
men. The bosses have been claiming
that these workers are intimated. To
expose this pretense the strikers
held mass meeting and thousands
of them were unable to secure admit
tance to the hall because of the crowd
The strikers declare they will stick
as long as bread is supplied them by
fellow unionists and trade union SYM
pathizers. The Cigar Makers Inter
national union has charge of this
movement. It's appeal to organized
labor for financial aid has been in
dorsed by the A. F. of L.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-10-29

persuade their friends that we, cur
selves, are constantly exercising?
"No doubt there is an element IF
moral coercion Tin picketing), and one
of the purposes (but by no means all
or the only purpose), upon the part
OF the labor union is to compel the
Iemployer to do something which they
think he ought to do, but which he
would not do otherwise.
"But it must be remembered and
kept in mind that all moral coercion
is not wrongful or unlawful.
eff we refuse to buy sugar Gas the
fruit preservers have lately done) or
dress in cheap garments for the pur-
pose of lowering prices, in either case
our purpose is coercive in exactly the
same sense-to compel the dealer TO
sell at lower price than he wishes
to sell.
"In this case Mr.. Heitkenmpter
Zone of the jewelry merchants was
clearly using the same kind of coer-
cion when he refused to treat with
his employees, because, as he says in
his testimony, L didn't think our
watchmakers would go out, to tell the
truth. None of them were in a posi-
tion to be idle He was taking ad-
vantage Of their necessities to compel
them to work under conditions die
tated by him-under conditions which
they did not deem fair and which they
did not want to accept.
"It would be idle and foolish-a cat
and mouse proposition-and make a
plaything of the rights Of laboring
men, to say that they may do thing
for the purpose of winning better con-
ditions for themselves, with perfect
right and lawfulness as long as they
are too weak to win their cause, or to
effect their purpose; but, as soon as
they are combined in such way and
with sufficient strength to have a
chance to win-suffcient strength to
be likely to cause the employer to
yield, and give them better conditions
asked for, it Immediately becomes un-
lawful. 1t seems to me entirely clear
that if they have the right as indi-
viduals to institute boycott against
their employers and persuade others
to quit his patronage, for the purpose
of bringing moral pressure to bear
upon him, to give them better condi-
tions and to recognize their union, OF
to consent to collective bargaining
which means the same thing), then
they have a right to resort to every
peaceful influence that is within
their power, and to every available
possible means which does not involve
any act otherwise unlawful"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-10-29
GENERAL LABOR NOTES

Eighty-five per cent Of the worlds
automobiles are manufactured in the
United States.
Philadelphia Is first in shipbuilding
in the entire western hemisphere and
probably second to none in the world.
During April the Pennsylvnia en-
ployment bureau placed 14,978 persons
in positions in various lines Of indus
trial work.
1t is estimated that over $25,0OOOO0
worth Of silver has been lost as a re-
suit Of the ,12 months suspension of
work by the miners in Australia.
Most of the coal used in Argentina
is required for the generation of pow
er on the railways and in the various
industrial establishments of the coun-
try.
Capt. Stephen S. Cole, aged "a years,
is the oldest man in the employ of
the United States government. He
is now superintendent Of the National
Cemetery at Camp Nelson, Ky.
Employees of Standifer shipyards,
Vancouver, B. c., one Of the largest
in the Pacific Northwest, went on strike
because Of the employment of non
union men. The strike affects between
$500 and 1000 men.
For the first time in the history Of
Hongkong, China, and that part of the
far east generally, some attempt to
regulate the employment Of women
and children and to prevent over
crowding in factories is being made.
Philadelphia labor unions are for
mulating a plan to organize cooper
ative bank to be controlled ex-
clusively by the various organizations
affiliated with the American Federation
of Labor.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-10-29
Private Ownership
Increases R. R. Costs

Chicago-Six months of private
ownership of the railroads cost the
taxpayers of the country more than
two-t thirds as much as the two years
and two months of federal control,
said Robert w. Woolley, interstate
commerce commissioner, in an ad-
dress before an association of busi-
ness men.
1.-TWO years and two months of fed
eral control cost the taxpayers $902,-
100000, according to latest returns" "
said the speaker. Assuming that the
interstate commerce commission, in
the final accounting, will allow all the
maintenance charges reported by the
railroads in the period from March /,
to September 1, only six months of
private ownership cost the the tax
payers $634,OO0,OQQ. That is the
deficit in round numbers"
Under the Cummins-Esch law the
government must meet all expenses
of the railroads for six months from
March 1, the date the act became eff
fective.
The railroads are preparing their
claims to meet the first six months of
private operation and many of them
have asked the comptroller of the
treasury to nav some of this money
"on account" until they present final
statements. The treasury official re-
fuse to pay any money until the
statements are presented.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-10-29
HIGHER RAIL RATES

Not satisfied with recent increases
of freight and passenger rates author
lied by the Interstate Commerce
Commission, aggregating about ST.
600, 100000 a year, advance notice is
given by the Railway Executives AS
sociation that new demands for still
higher rates are soon to be presented.
1t will be claimed that the rates now
established will not yield a guarantee
return OF six per cent which is pro-
vided by the CumminsEsch bill.
Congress has directed the Commits
sion to increase rates until the rail
roads are certain of their income. In
effect it has conferred upon the rail-
roads the taxing power heretofore the
exclusive right of government. If
the railroads have asked for too
little, or find that their expenses are
increasing, all that is required of
them is that they present new sched-
ules to the Interstate Commerce Com
mission showing these facts, and if
the Commission is satisfied that the
guarantee return is not being yielded
it is in duty bound to grant further
rate increases.
That is the guarantee against
which the workers are up against.
The railroads are given everything
and the people are at their mercy.
Railway managers can waste their in
come in reckless expenditures without
in the least impairing dividends.
Many congressman who voted for
the railroad bill say that it does not
give guarantee to railroads. They
are trying to fool the voters. The
facts speak for themselves. When