The Colorado statesman., 1921-03-05
CHEYENNE, WY0.
NEWS


Honor to Crispus Attucks, who was
leader and voice that day;
The first to defy and the first to die,
with Maverick, Carr and Gray.
Call it riot or revolution, his hand first
clinched at the crown;
His feet were first in perilous place %
pull the Kings flag down;
His breast was the first one rent apart
that liberty's stream might flow ;
For our freedom now and forever, ms
head was the first laid low"
"And so. must we come to the learning
of Boston's lesson today:
The moral that Crispus Attucks taught
in the old heroic way;
God made mankind to be one in blood,
as one in spirit and thought;
And so great boon, by brave mans
death, is never dearly bought"
March 9th is the anniversary of the
death of Crispus Attucks. From the
Historical Research, by George Liver
more, Mass. Hist Society, note the fol
lowing:
The Boston Massacre, March >. 1I7O,
may he regarded as the first act in the
drama of the American Revolution.
From that moment" said Daniel Web
ster, 1--WE may date the severance of
the British Empire" The presence of
the British soldiers in King street eN-
cited the patriotic Indignation of the
people. Led by Crispus Attucks, the
mulatto slave, and shouting The way
to get rid of these soldiers it to attack
the main guard; strike at the root;
this is the nest" With more valor
than discretion they rushed to King
street and were fired upon by Captain
Preston's company. Crispus Attucks
was the first to fall. He and Samuel
Gray and Jones Caldwell were killed
on the spot. Samuel Maverick and
Patrick Carr were mortally wounded.
During the recent visit of Mrs. G. G.
Ross, president of the Colorado Wom-
ems Club, delightful luncheon was
given in her honor at the home of Mrs.
james Smith. Covers were laid for six.
This was one of the SWEETEST luncheons
of the season, and was heartily en-
joyed by those present. On the after
noon of Feb. 18th, Mrs. Henry McCor-
mack entertained the Searchlight Club.
Mrs. Ross was the honored guest. Mrs.
Smith and Mrs. Mccormack are unsur-
passed in gracious hospitality.
On Thursday evening, March 10th,
Mr.. Frank Price will address the Civic
League and friends. Mr.. Price Is an
speaker and wit abounds in
every sentence.
Mr.. VIII Summerfield was held up
by two hoIdup men, soldiers from Fort
Russell. He grappled with the gun
man who emptied his gun during the
fight and ran. Policemen heard shots
and assisted by Mr.. Summerfield sue
ceeded in capturing the thugs who
were hiding in railroad yards. This is
the second brace of thugs our group
has caused to be caught. Cheyenne
colored men will not stand to be
"frisked"
On Mondey evening the A, NJ. E.
Church Improvement Club gave an en-
tertaindement and social by the "Old
Folk" Songs, dialogues and mono
logues were features of the evening.
Especial mention is made of recita-
tions from Dunbar oy Mrs. Daisy
Thompson. Songs by trio composed
of Messrs. Smith, Stemmons and Moss.
Mission scene by Mrs. Ida Anderson
and James Gaskins. In fact the com
pany was composed of all-stars. we
hope to see them again.
Mrs Beulah\ Caldera entertained
friends at party on Monday evening.
Mr.. Theodore Brown and sister Hat
tie entertained the Silver Bow Social
Club on Wednesday evening, Feb. 23rd