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The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
Elks' Convention Elects
Masters Exalted Ruler
Over 10000 On Hand.
Congressional Delega-
ton Leaves Today.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., July IL
]. Edgar Masters, OF Charleroi. Pa,
was unanimously elected grand ex-
aIted ruler Of the Elks, in conven-
tion here today. He will succeed
ledo.
The Elks have literally taken
over this resort. They're every
where and Hello Bill" Is heard on
every hand. Streets are gaily dec
grated, and Elks bands are con-
stantly playing.
1t is estimated 10000 Elks have
arrived, and that 10000 more are on
the way.
Thirty Bands Compete.
A contest for band supremacy at
tracted wide attention. Thirty bands
participated. The Philadelphia band
was awarded first prize; the Omaha
band second; Milwaukee third, and
Chicago and San Antonio were
given medals.
Milwaukee brought the biggest
delegation from the west-a flfty-
piece band, a drill patrol, and SOC
members of the lodge in that city.
The drill patrol from Jackson,
Mich, is attracting much atten-
tion. Two squads. members wear
ing purple trench caps, white
trousers and shoes. and blue coats,
and carrying rifles; kept on the
move about the city.
The next convention. 1t was an
nounced, will be held in Boston.
Congress Elks Leave Today.
The annual roundup of Congress
sional Elks will be staged today
when Representative Isaac Bacha-
rach. of New Jersey, will lead the
thirty-four Senators and 1874 Repre-
sentatives who are EIks, on a per-
sonally conducted outing to Allan
tic City for the fifty-eighth reunion
OF the grand lodge. The party will
leave on special train at I:15
O'Clock this afternoon
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Theodore Roosevelt will be a spe-
cial guest of Representative Bach
arach. He will review the grand
parade tomorrow and make the
principal address. Although the at
tendance of a large delegation OF
Representatives is a feature of the
convention each year. it Is expected
that the number will be smaller this
year because of adjournment of the
House.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
GLEN ECHO CITIZENS
IN BOOSTER DRIVE

Initial steps in a program designed
to show the advantages of Glen Echo
as home center were taken at a
meeting of the Glen Echo Citizens
Association last night. The posi- :
bility of the extension of the District
park system to Great Falls, the efTl-
cheney of the independent water
system which now supplies the town,
and the increasing activity in real
estate and building because of the
governmental appropriation for the
new water supply conduit were point
ed out.
review of the work OF the Mont
gomery County Social Service League
during the past year was presented
by Miss Elizabeth Spamer. director
of the league.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
ASSURE FRUIT MEN
OF ENOUGH CARS

Although fruit crops of New York.
New Jersey. Maryland. Pennsylvania.
Virginia and West Virginia this year
will be much larger than last year.
sufficient transportation facilities will
be available for marketing. the grow
ers were informed by railroad officials
yesterday. during a conference OF the
Fruit Growers Association. held in
the auditorium of Central Market.
The conference, which was--called
by the Bureau of Markets ir. the va
rious states represented and the De-
partment Of Agriculture. was attend
ed by more than 100 fruit growers,
dealers and allied enterprises.
The growers expect a good crop of
apples. grapes and pears and O me-
dium crop Of peaches.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
Baby Boy Born to Gussie
Human, Outside Prison

NEW YORK, July 11.-That her
baby might be spared the stigma
of birth in prison. Gussie Human
was taken yesterday from her cell
to Auburn City Hospital, where a
healthy boy was born to her early
today.
Miss Human was sentenced sew
eral months ago to Auburn peniten-
tiary for from seven to fifteen
years. on conviction of Staying
Harry Garbe. her, former sweet
heart, last December.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
Admiral Accuses Driver.

On complaint of Admiral Charles
F. Plunkett, U. s. N, of wardman
Park Hotel. Abe Hendelson, IS years
old. 1871 M street northwest, was ar
rested by Detective Jett, accused of
colliding with the admirars machine.
failing to stop. and having no oper-
ator's permit. The accident t>occurred
Monday. July ., on Connecticut ave-
nue. northwest
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
Fire in Tailoring House
Causes Damage of $1,000

Fire destroyed suit patterns worth
$4,000 in the tailoring establishment
Of George e. Hebbard & Co.. 1912 F
street northwest. last night.
The blaze, which was of unknown
origin. was confined TO the rear 6
the shop and did slight damage to an
adjoining room used by Jacob Leib-
ster. a furrier.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12

rects the Supreme Court to desig-
nate Justice OF the peace to sit in
her stead. The common law. he DE-
clares, holds that in absence of a
specific statute to the contrary, an
individual cannot be cited for con-
tempt unless such contempt Is ex-
pressed before the justice of the
peace or within hearing of the
court. A published article does not
come within this definition. it is
contended.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
Pope Plus Cook Resigns,

ROME. July 11.-Pope Plus cook
has just resigned because of an
economy regime which the Holy
Father has instituted in all depart
ments of the Vatican. When the
purse strings were frightened it was
too much for the car of the
kitchen. 50 he left.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
Princess Slips, S1.00

OF lingerie cloth; the skirt with 20
inch sunproof hem; camisole top lace
and embroidered trimmed. $l.50 value
At S1.00.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
Bed Ticking, 19c

32-inch Blue and White Stripe Ticking.
for covering mattresses, ETC.; full pieces.
Special at l9c yard.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12

1t is the aim and pur-
pose of this Basement
Store to render a worthy
p,'blic service by dis
tibudns reliable. up
to-the-minute merchan-
disc at lower than nor
NAL prices.
Convenient arrange
ment of merchandise.
together with a courte-
Gus sales force also
helps to make shopping
here a pleasure.
This weeks Demon
stration Sale" is winning
hosts ofnew friends and
patrons.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
Petticoats, Csc

Of lingerie cloth. with deep flounces
of joined laces and embroidery; extra
dust rufle; $I.50 values. At Csc.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
Marseines Spreads
One-Third Off

For twin. "a and double beds; hem
med and scalloped borders. AT one-third
less than regular prices.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
Corsets-Stouts-S1.89

Of coutil, some reinforced over abdo-
men. with elastic in back; broad front
clasp; six suspenders; sizes Is to IS.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12
Towels, 3 for 75c

l8x36-inch; absorbent; neatly hem
med; regularly 35c each. Buy at 75e,
and save thirty (30) cents.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-12

c. c. Carlin has donated the use
of his lot on the west side of Wash
ington between Cameron and Queen
streets for the band concerts which
will be given every Friday evening
by the Citizens Band. The first of
the concerts will be given Friday eve-
ming at o'clock
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
FAMOUS coLoRED BALL CLUB TO
TOUR STATE WITH BEARS.

Denver, as well as sevaral Colorado
cities, will have "A baseball novelty this
week when the Kansas City Monarchs
will pass through on transforming
trip. They will play the Denver Bears
in series of five games, the first was
played Wednesday at Sterling, the sec
ond ut Fort Morgan on Thursday, the
third at Greeley on Friday, and the
fourth and fifth will be played in Den
yer Saturday and Sunday.
The Monarchs are one of the best
colored teams in the country. They
finished second in the National Col
ored league which plays ut Kansas
City, st. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, In
dianapolis, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and
Cincinnati.
Chicago won the pennant this year,
and the Monarchs We're two games be-
hind the leaders in second place.
The Monarchs have the hardest hit
ting club in the league and the leading
pitcher, Bullet Rogan, who also leads
the league in batting.
Rogan is not only a great pitcher,
but can play it well. He is considered
by many big league ball players as one
of the greatest all-around players in
baseball today.
Last winter at Los Angeles, where
most of the Monarchs play winter bail,
Rogan won every game he pitched
against the big league stars.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

The Cadet band had their first
real experience at street last Saturday
morning. They formed in front of the
Y. NJ. C. A. building at 10 o'clock, un-
der the leadership of Secretary Town
send, marched up and down Glenarm
street, going as far as Downing, and
then took II circle around the block
They practiced fully an hour, and ev-
erybody who heard them were greatly
pleased at the progress they showed
This practice is to be kept up once
each week.
The regular bath house exercises
will begin again next Wednesday aft
ernoon and evening. 1t is hoped that
IA large number of men and boys will
qualify for the course. Every boy
must learn to swim, and men who do
not know how should certainly learn.
After discontinuance of four
months, the regular Sunday after
noon meetings We're resumed last Sun
day afternoon. And it was wonder
full meeting, about fifty men being
present, large majority of them be-
ing young men. Fifteen minutes be-
for the regular opening time, Il dozen
or more young men gathered and be-
gan song service. And such singing,
and with such Il spirit a feature of
the meeting was the singing of the Mt
Pleasant symphony Club. The Rev
DIR. Cohron, pastor of the New Hope
Baptist Church, spoke on "The Way to
Succeed" 1t was a splendid address
A still bigger meeting is planned for
tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon. The
meeting will be held at the Scott NJ. E.
Church, and will begin promptly at
o'clock. All men are urged to be pres
ent. The Rev. DIR. Leon C. Hills, pas
tor of the Capitol Heights Presbyter-
ian Church, will be the speaker.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
MEMS CLUB OF THE CHURCH OF
REDEEMER RESUMES
MEETINGS.

The ever popular Mems Club of the
Church of the Redeemer opened its
fall work Wednesday night with a
most interesting meeting at the resi-
dence of the president, DIR. j. III. +.
Westbrook. A large number were
present and listened to a program of
unusual interest. Mr.. e. w. Kyle of the
New American, and Mr.. Theodore Won
Dickersohn being the principal speak
ers.
Interesting talks were also made by
Mr.. Leroy Perkins, ]. Il. Contee and
FIR Rahming The election of officers
resulted in DR.. Westbrook being re-
elected president, NJ. o. Dishman, vice
president, and C. n. Pitt secretary and
treaturer. The club has under consid-
Grafton some very constructive meas
ures for community work and promises
t6 be an uplift agency in the life of
Denver.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

ing and gripping message to the edlti-
cation and joy of all in attendance
Rev. Bell used as II subject. called
Back" The somewhat novelty of the
subject itself made the message inter
esting, but the contents went even fur
ther in that everybody went away with
the message on their minds as Rev.
Bell had his discourse well outlined.
The Rev. c. +. Chapman, the minister
in charge, presented the evening mes
sage, using us subject, "Our Bright
est Visions" This message also was
very helpful. gripping and inspiring
Next Sunday there will be Sunday
School mt . ~ a. M; praise service
and preaching mt II a. m. praise serv-
list and preaching at I 80 p. m. The
Rev. C. f. Chapman will be the speak
er at both services. Morning subject,
weary Workers - evening subject,
"The Large Reward" These will be
two companion messages and every
body is cordially invited to come and
hear them \ hearty and warm wei
come awaits everybody.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
PIONEER CITIZEN AND DENVER
LEADING FLORIST DIES.

OLIVER WHEATLEY, former pres
ident of the Curtis Park Floral Com
pany, which operates large green
house and floral garden at Downing
street and Thirty-fourth avenue, died
at St. Anthony's hospital last week
Wednesday evening after undergoing
three successive operations for in in
fection of the foot. Mr.. Wheatley was
born in Missouri in 1868 and came to
Denver in 1884. He was engaged in
the floral business for many years and
was highly respected by all classes of
the community. He is survived by n
brother, George Wheatley. Funeral
services We're held from the Olinger
Chapel last week, Friday afternoon,
when many persons attended and paid
their last respects to the memory of
the deceased THE COLORADO
STATESMAN having been personally
acquainted with the deceased for many
years, gives its endorsement to the
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ANU
BEAUTIFUL r c EP ON ~
HOME OF MR.. AND MRS. h. LEE
JONES.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee jones'
o743 Lafayette street, was the scehe
Wednesday evening of IL most Drilli''h'
vet unique social function, the occ"-
sion being the twenty-ninth wedding
anniversary celebration of Mr. ana
Mrs. Lee Jones. combined with ii re-
ception given by Mrs. Rosa Lyman anu
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones complimentary 10
Mrs Amanda Hines Martin of Wmni-
neg. Canada. Fully $50 guests re-
snonded during the hours of ana IL
o'clock The color scheme of yellow
and green was admirably carried out
in the house decorations and in the
refreshments served. Those assisting
Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Lyman
in serving were Mesdames Lightner'
Barbee. Douglass, Muse, Turner, NC
Cain Campton and Miss Ada Gibson
The ladies' were beautifully gowned IN
tbe latest STYLES that seemed to nave
Indicated the preliminary display To
Fashion Show days among the stores
this week. All the guests departed aft
er this ever memorable event, decIhr-
ing the host and hostess among the
leading entertainers of the city.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
NOTICED!

Dear Co-Worker:
The Denver branch of the National
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People will resume its regular
monthly meetings Thursday evening,
Oct. 5, at tn Negro Women's Club
Home, when the delegate to the Ma
tional Convention at Newark will
make her report.
This meeting will be open to the
public and all are welcome. 1t is es-
pecially desired that all members of
the Executive Committee and Line Of
ficers be present, as business matters
of Importance will be considered.
Yours very truly,
GEO. w. GROSS, President
NJ. FLORA STELL, Secretary.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
HOWARD AND HOWARD, UP-TO-
DATE GRocERS, INSTALL
REFRIGERATOR.

Howard and Howard, proprietors of
the popular grocery store, rs East
Twenty-siXth avenue, in their deter
mination to cater to their patrons are
still in the progressive order of bust
ness demonstrating their ability to do
things that will facilitate the public
in their purchase of quality groceries
at moderate prices. The proprletors
have recently installed the latest i'm
provement in the Hussman Refrigerat-
ing Case, which displays the meats
and holds a freezing temperature at
all times. An invitation is extended
the public to visit this store and view
this addition which is installed mt
much expense, and which will prove
satisfactorily to customers that no
pains are spared to serve them ut this
the peoples grocery. THE COLORA-
DO STATESMAN, having carefully
followed the business career of this
firm, finds much pleasure in indorsing
the statement given to the public that
Howard and Howard Grocery Store
holds its own in the city and well mer-
its its names-THE PEOPLES GRO
Gerry.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Mrs. Cora Harris, wife of a. r. Har-
ris, former residents of Colorado
Springs but who recently purchased a
lovely home in Denver, died early
Wednesday morning after a painful ILL
ness extending over several weeks.
Mrs. Harris was prominent in the
church life of both Colorado Springs
and Denver, and her loss will be Sc
verely felt. The remains We're taken
to Colorado Springs Thursday morn
ing and the funeral held on Friday
morning at the Church of the Epihp-
any, FIR. Rahming officiating. Mr..
Harris is grief-stricken over the loss
of his devoted companion, as his pur-
chase of n home in Denver was in an
ticipation of Il long and happy abode
here. Many floral offerings We're sent
by sorrowing Denver friends.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
c. M. E. CHURCH NOTES.
Rev. c. E. Chapman, Minister. Resi-
dences, 1926 GIenarm Place.
Phone champa 4s79-W.

Last Sunday was a very helpful and
profitable day from every viewpoint
At the Sunday School hour quite an
interesting lesson was had, and many
striking truths We're pressed home to
the hearts of those in attendance, and
everybody present gave indications OF
their being helped and of their inter
est in and for the Sunday school.
Quite an appreciative audience was
present at both the morning and even
ing services. At the morning hour the
Rev. L. ]. Bell, ABB, delivered a burn
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
MR.. GUY STILLS, FORMER WELL.
KNOWN DENVER CITIZEN,
PASSES AWAY IN LOS
ANGELES.

Like a thunderbolt from clear sky
came the word to Denver Tuesday
yer citizen of unusual popularity had
departed this life after a brief illness
in Los Angeles, Calf. The message
came to Mr.. and Mrs. ueo. w. Brooks,
253O Franklin, to whom Mr.. Stills was
related He went to California about
five years ago, and soon after was
married to Miss Elnora Brown, an ac-
complished and popular young lady of
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
Beliefs coneernlna Llahtnlnn.

Continental Europe had, and has, it,
superstitions regarding lightning, In
some parts it is believed that the. bird
called cross-bill, kept in the house as
pet, is sure preventive Of destruc-
ton of the house by lightning or fire.
1t is said that this power is granted
to the bird because it used its pecu-
liarly shaped bill, with the two man
dibles curved and crossed over each
other, to extract the, nails from the
wounds of Christ impaled on the cross.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Mrs. ]. L. Burnett OF 3412 Colum-
bine street. one of our leading city ma
irons, and very prominent in church
and lodge circles, returned few days
ago from very delightful and enjoy
able trip to Portland, Oregon, and 9th
er points in the Northwest; also Los
Angeles. Calf She attended conven-
tions of the U. b. f. Society and ably
represented the Denver branch of the
organization. Mrs. Burnett appears in
very good health.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
Church, 2917 Glenarm Place, Oct, 1,
1922. Special music.

Messrs. James Gross and Milton
were hosts to a very pretty party
Wednesday evening at the Gross res
idence, 1927 East Twenty-second ave-
nue., complimentary to Misses Alberta
and Florence Hickman, who leave
Sunday to attend the State Teachers
College at Greeley this winter. Those
present aside from the guests of
honor were Misses May Hickman, Ma
rie Starlis, Hall and Stewart, and
Messrs. Edward Beckwith, Marshall,
Emmett and John McFadden. The
evening was spent in cards and dane
ing
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING CO.
Funeral Notice.

HARRIS-Mrs. Cora ID. Harris, late
of 24O9 Lafayette street, the beloved
wife of A. r. Harris. passed away on
Sept. ~, 1922 The remains were for
warded to Colorado Springs, accom-
panied by the husband. Funeral serv-
ices were held from Epiphany Mission
Friday, Sept 20. at 10 a. m, Father
Rahming reading mass. Interment at
Evergreen.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

fact that Denver has lost n good citi-
zen, real business man and booster for
this city, as well as "A sympathizer of
the poor, and joins the many friends
of the deceased in conveying their sin
cere sympathy to the surviving rela-
tives, offering its coincidence.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
SHORTER CHAPEL NOTES.

There will be the usual uplifting
services Sunday morning. Preaching
at IL a. m., will be followed by com
munion service. Splendid music by
the choir. Evening services begin at
s o'clock. Communion will be contin-
ued after this service. All are well
come.
REV. WM. II. THOMAS,
Pastor.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Mr.. Oscar Wade, formerly chef cook
at the Imperial Lunch Room, and more
recently employed by the Colorado u
Southern, left Denver Tuesday of this
week for Newton, Kan, where he goes
TO be in the employ of the Santa Fe
system. Mr.. Wade was well known in
Denver, and his going was the occa-
ton of much regret.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Los Angeles. Mr.. Stills had mdny
warm personal friends in Denver, and
sorrow over his death extends to all
parts of the city. The interment took
place in Los Angeles, Thursday after
noon.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
DENVER COLORED CIVIC
ASSOCIATION.

The Building Branch of the above
association met with the captains of
the various teams last Thursday eve
ming at the Fairbanks Hotel. Very
encouraging reports We're made which
protends the undoubted success of the
campaign. Already the Denver citi-
zens are evlncing particular inter
est in the building campaign.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
A BURGLAR siahs at Les.

Even Il burglar may have sorrows
One says he is saddened by the
manner in which people exaggerate
their losses when he lifts some Of
their property-Pittsburgh Gazette
Times.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Rev. w. H. Thomas, popular pastor
of Shorter A. NJ. E. Church, has been
confined to his home the past ten days
with a severe attack of rheumatism.
He is reported much improved at this
writing and we hope to see him out
very soon.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

One of the most enjoyable affairs OF
the week was the beautiful party given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Smith OF Oh
Twenty-sixth street. The evening was
delightfully."- spent in dancing and
whist.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Madame Jessie L. Zackery continues
TO make good in New York theatrical
circles, and from an authentic source
we are informed she is receiving
handsome salary. Best wishes for fur
ther success for our Denver product.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

DR.. and Mrs. E. G. Woods OF 1913
East Twenty-fourth avenue were
hosts to a very enjoyable motor party
10 Estes Park last Sunday, where all
were the guests of Mr.. Curtis NJ. Har-
ris.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Rev. w. E. Williams who for many
years has pastored Hope Presbyterian
Church of Chicago, will arrive in the
city about the first of October, to take
charge of the Peoples Presbyterian
Church. Rev, Williams comes highly
recommended.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Miss Mabel Wade OF Parsons, kan.'
and Mr.. Max Ernest of Denver were
secretly married somewhere in Den
yer' Tuesday of last week. This cou-
pie has wide circle of friends in
Denver and the announcement of their
marriage was distinct surprise to
their many friends and acquaintances.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Mrs. Frank II. Gross returned to
Denver last Friday after a seven
weeks visit in Springfield, Kansas
City and st. Louis, Mo.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Mrs. E. Mildred Thrower, wife of
Sergeant Thrower of Cleveland, Ohio,
is a visitor in the city, the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Thrower, 2542 La
fayette street.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

George w. Gross, employe at the
state house in the governors office
fell suddenly i'll last Thursday. we
wish him a speedy recovery.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30
PENSIONS, all wars. J. S. Detwiler,
sos e ST., Washington, D. c.
NOTICE..

DR.. T. e. McClain, pioneer dentist,
has opened his new electrical office
with DR.. j. II. P. Westbrook, Sixteenth
and Larimer streets, Good block. Of
flee phone, Main 7416.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Mrs. Mammie Hunter of Chicago,
sister of Mrs. Richard Oliver, arrived
in the city last week to be with her
sister. who has been very i'll.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Mrs. Robt. t. Roy entertained the
Pollyanna Whist Club Wednesday aft
ernoon in a most lavish manner.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

Miss Marguerite A. Brown of Cof-
feyville, Kan, who for the past two
months has been the guest of Mrs. Lo-
la b. Taylor, 1868 Clarkson street. left
Denver last Friday after "A very pleas
ant and profitable stay. Mrs. Taylor
was very solicitous of Miss Browns
well being and Miss Brown enjoyed
Denvers rare hospitality to the full
est.
The Colorado statesman., 1922-09-30

For Rent-Modern furnished rooms
for gentlemen, or man and wife. Prices
reasonable. Apply 1914 Champa ST.