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Note our New Location-926 19th St* Phone Main 7905 Franklin's Paper The Statesman Twenty-Third Year CELEBRATE OPENING OF NEW HALL “Labor crowned with success’ could have been emblazoned on the shield of Building laborers Lnion No. 1 oti last Monday night in justice to the unremitting efforts they have made to build the hall located at 2233 to 2237 Arapahoe street, extending from July. 1909, up to this time. It is unusual for a labor union to go into building siugle handed, and here In Denver only one other union besides this one of hod carriers has its own home, and that building is nothing compared to this. Yet such was the confidence of No. 1 that it undertook the building and has been able to complete, despite a period of financial depression unprecedented in this section. The long nights of plan nlng and the dark days of toil have been crowned with success. I .ate in last year it was expected that the building would be complet ed by Contractor A. J. Fitzpatrick by Jan.S. but it took a few weeks longer than expected because of the unusual cold The committee in charge of Lbe building arrangements decided to celebrate the OpCrtlflg. * whl?h h was done Monday with Denver out to do the builders honor Idle something had been known of the size, the fin ish and excellence of the hall, the public could hardly realize that the handsome ball room 44xs:» feet was h realized fact. With Its brilliant lights, metal celling, polished maple floor, gtage. convenient dressing rooms snd general accessibility. It was a wevela tion. Then when they went to the first floor and found a banquet hall. Just the thing Denver has long need ed. also metal celled, conveniently nr ranged, with service rooms adjoining well lighted and ventilated, enthusl asm ran high. Then they were es corted still further to the basement, where the union has its lounging rooms, where the visitor could not but be astounded beyond the power of words to express. The two store rooms in front of the banquet hall were not shown on Mon day evening, but several persons are bidding for them and doubtless they will soon be shown to their best ad vantage. A program of speaking opened the evening's festivities. The orators who were introduced by Muster of Ceremonies A. J. Fitzpatrick, were C. W. Young. Victor Walker. .1 W. Jackson and Attorney Lewis Presl dent Saul Herndon opened the meet ing. introducing the innster of cere monies. The speakers strove to ex press their appreciation of the work the union had done in accomplishing such a work, and oratory was poured upon oratory in a flowing tide Ap plause was frequent, all the speakers heln;.. generously received Then nt last the dancers who had waited long tor Hits occasion were turned loose and the dreamy waltz and sprightly two step were exhibited in the new ('ample dedicated to the terpsichorean grit The crowd grow and grew' with each passing hour, until nt the close . It was a whopper. With this auspicious beginning the Building Laborers held their grand opening of their now building, which is to bo known as Eureka hnii, locat ed at 2235 Arapahoe street. The un ion will keep a man upon the prem ises for some time yet to come and all persons who desire to bo shown the premises will have him for a guide. He will also bo the agent who will furnish terniß for the rental of the hall. Application can bo made to him at any time. Thus began the one building pro ject in which the people of Denver have long been Interested Several entertainments have already been billed for It, a dancing school Is to be opened, and rumors of many future dates at it fill the air. Tho union la to bo congratulated erection of a substantial building of this class. It Is more to bo congratulated upon tho exceptional stamina which they have exhibited in going ahead with u work which long ago seemed to be too difficult, and Jußt as labor is what Makes success worth while, so they lave the more honor that the way has been hard and the Journey long. LIZARD HEAD PEAK STILL STANDS. f Shall the mountain come to Ma hornet? In the West sensational newspaper writers seem to be deter mined that it shall, if the prophet hap pens to be near the foot of the peak. Of late we have read numerous stor ies oi sliding mountains, slipping mountains, the demolition of the cross on the Mount of the Holy Cross (which was conclusively proved un true), etc., etc And to these was re cently added a plausible tale to the effect that Lizard Head (altitude 13,- 156 feet i, one of the most striking I peaks in southwestern Colorado, on the Rio Grande Southern railroad. I had yielded to the force of gravity and toppled over—or at least a great , i*ortion of it. Hut. alas for the cred ulous newspaper man' The railroad j superintendent now states authoritat ively that the published rej>ort of the ! accident was due to a joke perpetrat ed on the dally press, which innocent ly published the Item, and it bolus a motff Tirtrarttvp ralatrtTryT" the new* wan reprinted broadcast throughout the land. However, the huge head still stands, nose upward and having never been scaled, presents a tantal izing challenge to American mountain climbers. Who will be the first on the summit** Rev Lena Mason and her secre tary, Miss Hall, are stopping with Mrs. \V. C. Williams. OGDEN, UTAH. NEWS. Mrs Alice Nesbet entertained at 6 o’clock dinner Sunday Rev. and Mrs B. McCully, Mrs. Henry and Mr. Wil liams. Mr. Heagelar was operated upon Saturday morning. Mesdames Marteney and Merry weather are numbered among the •*ick. Mrs Douglass has been called to the bedside of her lather in Nebraska Mrs. Sam Smith is confined to bed Mrs Samuels is slowly Improving Tin* Peak family will be at the so rial at the church Valentine night. Mr and Mrs. Sam Smith will move into their beautiful residence this month. — GLENWOOD SPRINGS. The Ladies’ Aid society meets with Mrs. M Thomas on Minter avenue I tins week The ladies are piecing a quilt. The cottage prayer meetings are j proving a success. This week the Methodists meet with Mrs Kills on Kridav night. The Baptists meet on Wednesday night nt the church. All arc invited. Please bring your Bible Next Tuesday evening tuere will be a patriotic program rendered at the Baptist church. The management is sparing no pains in making this en tertainment a success. Rev. Font is expected here some time this week. The Sabbath school is improving. Wo* had three new joiners last Sun day. Sermon last Sunday. Galatians 6:7. Subject. “What the Har vest Be?" delivered by Brother T. M. Russell. MRS. J. C. CLARK. QUEEN CITY MUS.CAL ASSOCIA* TION. The chorus will make its second appearance during the Lenten season In the rendition of Witty’s great can* tnnta, “Gethsemane to Calvary,” In several of the churche, of the city. Members are requested to be regular In their attendance at rehearsals. DENVER, COLORADO, SATURDAY, FEB. 10. 1912, NEW LOCATION •HE STATESMAN announces its change of location to 926 19th Street, just one block T from its old location. It is between Curtis and Champa streets on 19th street. The eight years that we were at our old location brought us many friends and patrons, whom we hope to be better able to serve now that we have larger quarters. We invite the pablic to visit us. NOTES OF THE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. The revival tires are still burning in Zion. Last Sunday there were 11 added to the church, six of whom were for baptism. This brings the total number for the water up to about 6u, and nearly ltK) accessions in all. This has been undoubtedly one of the most remarkable meetings ever held in the city, owing to the tact that the methods were strictly scriptural, there being a total absence of noise, frenzy and excitement to which we have so long been accus tomed. The day has come when men are taking the Word of God sensibly. |lf God has said that He saves the who asQ£j>ju». Christ by simple faith in His death and resurrect iot surely there should be no hesitation , on the part of any man in taking Go ] ; at his word. 4 He that believeth that | Jesus is the Christ is born of God. The baptismal sei \ icogsrili be con j tinued next Sunday murmur Th« [ pastor hopes to see every candidate ready to enter the water at that time There are yet about 20 to "take oi j Christ by baptism.” Last Sunday afternoon the churcl. ■ enjoyed the most delightful covenan and communion service held for sonn ! time. As a result of the successfu ; conclusion of our meetings, spiritua fervor ran high. A large number was fellowsblpped into the chrucn. The Mem's Bible Tlass has resumed] its studies after three weeks' suspen slon during Hie meetings. A snial number only were present this week but we hope to see all the brethren at next Tuesday s meeting. The les son began with the call of Abram and ! is now covering one of the most in tcresting and instructive sections o the Old Testament. For the next les son the men are asked to read care fully the 12th, 13th and 14th chapters of Genesis. After the close of th< lesson tlv? pastor will conduct a class for personal workers for half an 1 i hour. All those who re seeking ti i become skillful In the use of their : Bibles in winning souls are request ea to remain. The Sunday school officers are uo" preparing to plunge into another ei fort to force up the membership » the school. The plan is to double tin membership and attendance by East or. Dr. Ford has been appointed su perintendent of the Cradle Roll d« part men t and a Home department is soon to be organized. Our school wil then be modern in its construction and will do a larger work. The choir is preparing a cantanta The Last Seven Words of Jesus, which will be rendered near the Fast er time Madntn Faulkner plans to make ibis a musical treat which tin Denver public will not forget for a time to come. The Willing Workers will give an entertainment on St. Valentine’s day. Feb. 14th. at the home of Mrs. White. 2420 Emerson. Dinner will be served during the entire afternoon and a program will be rendered «*. night. The Tuskege* Annual Conference. At the recent annual conference of colored farmers held at the Tuskegee (Ala.) Institute reports were rend which showed that during tfll 1 the colored farmers contributed half a bil lion dollars' worth of produce to the wealth of the south. Dr Booker T Washington In Ills usual diplomatic way asked how much of this amount remnins In the bank and In homes to the credit of the nice. The conference was attended by a large number of white fnrmers ami other business men LA JUNTA NEWS. Mrs. Frances Leon line Prince gave her recital to a large and appreciative audk-Bce. Ii*r interpretation of Dun bar-ieft nothing to be desirea, while hoi rendition of Shakespeare was pi casing and instructive. Nothing but 1 praise from both races was heard af ter her recital here. Rev. and Mrs. Watson spent sev eral days in La Junta betore going on easL Mrs. J. E Grant is suffering from la grippe. We are glad to rei»ort she •is better. : bourn* Carney, who has been receiving treatment at* tlie VaTTey , hospital, is able to be out again. Among the enjoyable social events ast week was the reception given by he Harmony club ladies to husbands and friends. Smiling, bright faces I and beautiful gowns mingled with the lub decorations, made the scene eautiful. while the good program, the interesting games and the elaborately delicious menu helped to make the occasion one long to be remembered. Mrs. Maggie Burnett of Raton is waiting Mrs. James Scott. j Hubbard Chapel. The services were well attended, oth morning and evening. Sunday. Sunday evening being "trustee day” ; we missed the popular sacred concert, but enjoyed instead an excellent ser :non on “The Lime Idght.” by the astor. The A. C. E. League, under the eadership of Miss Hattie Berry, is doing a good work. The league is im 1 roving in attendance and interest, ind a great spiritual good is hoped for through this source. The Woman s Mite Missionary socl rty met last week with Mrs. Vernon. nd this week with Mrs. Thomas Car ney. Both meetings were well attend d and profitably enjoyed. The ladies are preparing for a bazaar in the rear future. The Sunday school enjoyed a visit tom the county superintendent Sun day morning. He said truthfully that e noticed great improvement since the last visit and encouraged the t school greatly by his inspiring rc larks. The Dunbar Literary society, with Mr. James Scott as president, grows etter every week An interesting as ell as instructive program has been repared for next Tuesday night and ill he enjoyed as only such programs re. NOTES FROM GRAND JUNCTION. Our little old church was all aglow mst Sabbath morning, when Uod line along and got into our class | meeting. It’s a street talk this week. He is having more to do with us here ! lately any way. ! The Mite Missionary society, under i he leadership of Sister I*. A. Morris. , s doing a great work commendable. Big rally on hand at Handy’s chapel \. M. E. church, which has six weeks to prove itself. Five clubs arc out at • work. Mrs. Fant. Mrs. Morris. Mrs i Thorpe* Brother Henry Clay, Brother oseph Smith, and they are working hike Turks. Big celebration of Lincoln’s birth lay on hand for Feb. 13. Fostered by Prof. T. P. Langon. Big time at the concert on Feb. 14 Many tickets are already sold, to the benefit of club No. 3, Mrs. Thorpe leafier. DENVER PERSONAL MENTION Social News and Personal Mention Continued on Pages Two, Four, and Five TESTIMONIAL A SUCCESS The testimonial which was ten- ■ dered Mrs. Octave Dishman by the choir of Shorter church on Wednes-; day night as a tribute 01 love and es teem, was well attended, the Shorter auditorium being seated. The choir; was seated in its lou a pleasing es cort of honor for the participants on the program, and furnished the op ening number. After remarks by Mrs. Gertie Ross, who is organist, in which she told of the good work Mrs. Dish- i man has done in the ten years she has instructed the choir, the program . began. Miss Lela Rice in an organ solo, the Peerless Trio in selections. . Mrs. Mabel Falling* and Mrs. Willis Pacque in readings. Mfss Jennie Hicks in song. Miss Xola i'ownsend on the piano, and the Aeolian Trio, three ladies, in song were the other participants besides Mrs. Dishman. ! They were all generously applauded j | and especially Miss Hicks. Mrs. Dishman made a most charm- ; ing appearance in a white gown of Russian lace over mousselaine. re ! lieved with touches of chanticleer maline. Her personal charm is al ways great, and she was at her best on this occasion. Her first number was by LeCid Massenet, Then Weep O Grief-worn Eyes,” fol lowed by ■‘Thou Brilliant Bird.” Her closing selection was 'Silent as Night by Brohm and “Florian Love i Song” by Godard. Mrs. Dishman possesses a rare dra matic soprano voice and she stood before her audience erect, peerless, radiating power and confidence. Her selections were carefully chosen and displayed to a remarkable degree the wonder!ul range and flexibility of her voice. In the Florian ballad she was truly great, and used the fire and depth of her wonderful voice in thrill ing her audience. Mrs. Dishman per sonified ability that has triumphed and is carrying with her east the best wishes of all Denver, which is assured that her tour will be one of conquest, a success that must come to artists who are thorough and well drilled in the scientific precision of I their skill. The choir did itself proud m honor ing its instructor thus aud at the i same time gave Denver an opportun ity to hear its favorite soprano as a 1 I soloist. She left the city Thursday i ! for New York, where she appears * | next week in the Pre-l.euten recital, j j the great musical treat of the metrop- j i olis. She will remain in the East six j weeks before returning home. The patrons of the testimonial were several of the musical ana literary clubs of the city, including the Sell Improvement club. Taka club, Life Line club. Sunshine club. XX entury Art club. Carnation Art club. Poud i jjv Art club. An'lu> Hackley Choral club. A number of prominent citi zens also were recorded as patrons. TWO DIVIDENDS IN ONE FAMILY. Denver, Colo., Feb. i, 1912. The Western Life & Accident Co. Dear Sirs. We take pleasure in thanking the company for checks re ceived front them for $55.65 and $21. covering dividends on our policies carried in your company. Recom mending them to all persons who are desirous of taking out the best and up-to-date policy in the way of a health and accident and dividend pol icy. Very respectfully. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Johnson. 761 Grant street. HEAR THE PEERLESS TRIO AT WEST BROTHERS TOMORROW (SUNDAY) EVENING. NOTHING FINER. LATEST MUSIC HITS. MUSIC AT WEST PROTHERS FRIDAY EVENING OF EACH WEEK. Five Cents a Copy NEW PASTOR COMEo TO CAMP BELL. Rev. R. I,, pope of Montgomery, Al abama. is the new pastor of Campbell A. M. E. church. He comes to the city this week to take up the work of the church, bringing a reputation as a church head that is enviable even in the South, where churches and min isters are to be counted by the hun dreds. He is a speaker of power and a pastor of wide experience. \\ hat esteem he holds in his former confer ence can best be judged by the fact i that he is one of the delegates chosen to attend the next general conference, being elected among the first in his conference, and has been paid the ad ditional honor of being mentioned for one of the high general offices. Campbell church to which he comes is to be congratulated upon its good fortune in getting a pastor so wfcll ap i proved, and of such personality. He , will reach the city in time for the services Sunday. RECEPTION TO FA .‘HER BROWN. Rev. Father Brown, the new pastor of the Church of the Redeemer, was warmly received at the service last Sunday morning. He is not unknown in the West, haviDg been over the To peka church for eight years. He was happy in his choice of subject and manner of delivery. His work having begun most auspiciously, was further helped by the reception he received at the hands of the members and i friends on Thursday evening when he was the guest of honor at a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. 1 Contee. The spacious parlors of their home were filled with an ever-chang ing crowd of friends who delighted to welcome him. OPPORTUNISM AND IDEALISM. The debate before the Sunday Al liance. participated in by C. W* Bu ford and C. A. Franklin, brought out a number of persons Sunday who were given views on the political and industrial problems which the Negro in America faces. The debate was I without -judges, each sj>eaker doing his besf to make the most of the horn of the dilemma which he chose as the ' oue best calculated to do the race good. Mr. Buford has a considerable I reputation as a student of sociology and is a rapid fire political debater His opponent defended industrial ef ficiency as the most potent factor in race advancement THE MINISTER’S WIFE. That laughable little playlet of ■ boarding school life, will be repeated at Central Baptist church Tuesday evening. Feb. 13, by the Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary soci ety. The cast of characters is as fol lows: Scene A room in Mrs. W. A. Moore’s boarding school for girls. Principal Miiss Catherine Lenoir Students—Miss Corinne Brown, Mrs. Oracle Catlette. Mrs. Minnie Wil liams. Miss Lucile Smith. Mrs. Parson, the Minister’s Wife.. Miss Espanolia Qwyn Program begins at 8:15. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. R. W. Kelley, chairman Rev. A. D. Williams, pastor. Y. M. C. A. Tlie Young Men’s Christian Associ ation will meet at Zion at 3:30 Sun day p. m. The attendance has been very good. Great work is being done among the young men. We expect a good crowd at the men’s meeting Sun day. All are welcome. Dr. De Frantz, president. Bert Patrick, secrotary.