The Afro-American

THE AFFAIR AMERICAN LEDGER. MAN SHOULD LIVE A LIFE OF USEFULNESS SO THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS MAY SEE SOME GOOD DEEDS WORTHY OF EMULATION. Then The Woman Is Also A Factor In Ruling. The World-She Should Know Her Strength-Through Her The World Can Be Made Better Or Worse.-It Is Up To Her.-Mingles With The Texas State Teachers' Association And Feels Like a Real "Fessor." Camden, Ark.—This is an age of do something and the man who fails to do that something will soon drop out of existence. Man comes into the world for a short time, and then he passes out but it is intended that his life should be spent in doing something, something that will inspire the man who is to come after him. In order that this may be, his life must be a life of usefulness so the boys who are to come after him, sees some good deeds in his life worthy of emulation. Woman is the ruling factor in the world. She has it in her power to handle and play with man just like he was a toy. She can rule the world. I would have her know her strength. She can make the world better or worse. It is up to her. I pay a tribute to woman. God bless her. I would pay a special tribute to the women of our race who have exhibited so much of strength of character, who has done so much to show the world the right place. It strikes me I was attending the meeting of the State Teachers' Association in Texas, when you heard from me last, and then I told of some of the things I had seen there. I told you about them educated people and while I was not one of them I was able to mingle with them just like I was one of them "fessors." I enjoyed myself there. I enjoyed the address delivered by Mrs. M. J. Moore, who without a doubt is one of the finest teachers in the whole Southland. She has been connected with the public school system of Waco, Texas, for 31 years. I left Fort Worth and went to Dallas and remained there a few hours. I went over to Dallas, to see what I could see there. Visited the Dallas Express office, found Editor King as busy could be, but he had been sick for a little while. He is getting better. Met Miss Eloise Gurdger, who is clerk in the office. She is getting along fine in her work, and is supporting herself and you. I visited Prof. and Mrs. P. F. Darrell saw Rev. A. S. Jackson then went to Waxahachie, and then off to Houston and Lamarque. I had the pleasure of being with my private secretary on the first day of the year. She seemed to enjoy my company, and Chas. Stewart, Jr. was anxious to do something for me. Every minute or so he would come and ask if there is anything he could do for me. He is now nearing his 5th anniversary, and I think I will make him a present. The first Sunday in the year was spent in Houston... In the morning I had the pleasure of preaching at the Houston Baptist College, of which Prof. F. W. Gross is president. In the afternoon I preached for Rev. W. D. Miller, of Wesley A. M. E. church, and at night for Rev. H. R. Johnson Then to Galveston. As I passed through Lamarque, my private secretary joined me and went to Galveston with me. It was a fine trip to that place. I spoke there for the Tabernacle M. E. church in the afternoon to the women of Galveston, then at night at the Avenue I. Baptist church to men only. Both meetings met with success. Off the next morning for Temple, Texas, but it rained so that the people remained in. I stopped at a colored hotel there. It was called the Palace hotel. I remained in it at night. Next day I went out to Beiton. It was cold, but I went out just the same and met Rev. H. A. Carr, who tome me around in his buggy. Rev. H. A. Carr is one of the leading ministers of Texas. He has been secretary of the Texas conference for years, and is there now. He is a good pastor. He will have to leave Beiton, after this year, because he has been PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. there now 4 years, and he is filling out his fifth year. After looking around for a while then we went home and had some big turkey, and visted the public school. Prof. L. B. Kincheon, is principal of the school. He knows his business in the school room. He is a man of ability and worth. I am sure you have heard of him. He is an inspiration to the young boys and girls of the race. Belton is blessed with good teachers and a good school. Mrs. Harris is one of the teachers and she is a fine teacher. She owns a good home—in fact several of them. She is a widow, and I suppose some day some good man will come along and claim her if he can get her to say the word. The other teacher is Miss Marjorie Baity, one of the best trained young women of our race. She is a product of Paul Quinn college. While she did not graduate from the college department, she has been teaching and in stead of putting her money in clothes she has put it in books, and the books with the things that will win for her fame. It means something to see so many young women of our race look- FOR A UNIVERSAL RACES CONGRESS JUDGE R. H. TERRELL HAS BEEN INVITED TO BE ONE OF THE (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Jan. 13.—Judge Robt. H. Terrell, of this city, has been invited to participate in a Universal Races Congress, to be held in London about July 1911. The Congress will deal with the relations of western races and nations with eastern and other races and nations. So far as possible, special treatment will be accorded to the problem of the contact of the Europen with other developed types of civilization, such as Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Turkish and Persian. The official Congress languages are to be English, German, French and Italian; but Oriental and other languages will not be rigidly excluded. It is the opinion of those having the congress in charge that the discussion of the larger racial issues, in the light of modern knowledge and the modern course once, will tend to bring about a good understanding, friendly feeling and a hearty cooperation among the nations which read the evidence the world's most intell etal men will be present. It is believed that when once mutual respect is es tablished, difficulties of very type will be systematically approached and readily solved. Judge Terrell is a graduate of Harvard College, a skilled lawyer, well versed in the history of the race, a master of several languages, and a man of broad vision on all matters affecting the uplift of humanit.. No better selection for the nation's capital could have been made. Which Will Be The Last For The Colored Children in Worcester County. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md, Jan 12.-Revival services are being conducted at the M.E. and Baptist churches with excellent results. The Worcester county public schools have entered into their second term, which will be the last that cooled children will have in this county. Mr. Mamie Henry has gone to Berlin to teach in the place of Mr. Wm. Fossett, who has resigned to accept a place in the insurance business. Mr. Noah Stack and Miss Katie Thomas, were married last week by the Rev C. J. Henry. Mr. Mary Ward and her sister brought the body of Mrs. Ward's daughter, Annie, here last week for burial. Miss Florence Palmer, i visiting her parents here. Miss Lillie Purnell is visit in in Berlin this week. Miss Alice Robins is on the sick list. Mr. George Waters has returned home after a visit to Baltimore and Washington. BIG FIRE AT MORRIS BROWN Damage To Building And Contents Will Reach Over Twenty-five Thousand Dollars. One Of The Largest Institutions Of Learning Owned by The African Methodist Episcopal Church. President Lee Asks Help Of The Friends of Education To Rebuild. (Special To The Afro-American-Ledger. Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 12.—Morris Brown College, of the African Methodist Episcopal church, was partially destroyed by fire last night. This is the most disastrous fire that has ever occurred among the large number of colored educational institutions in this city. Ga., now one of the Bishops of the A. M. E. church, and the first $1,000 was paid out of his own pocket. The ground was bought at a cost of $3,500 and is now worth more than double of that amount. It contains four acres of ground and fronts on three streets, Boulevard, Houston and Howell, and is situated in the heart of of the city. The damage to the building and contents is about twenty-five thousand dollars, partly covered by insurance. Nine hundred students and thirty teachers were driven out in the cold. Happily, however, there were no accidents to any of them. The plant is worth about one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. As soon as the insurance can be adjusted ways and means, will be gone into to rebuild the damaged portion of the building. At present the work will be continued under considerable disadvantages. President E. W. Lee, has issued a call to the friends of the institution for funds to assist in the rebuilding. The origin of the fire is unknown. Morris Brown College was instituted in 1881, and the present site upon which the building is located was purchased by W. J. Gaines, of Atlanta. MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE MEANNESS IS NO NAME FOR THIS. MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE, ATLANTA, OL. An Aged Sightless Colored Man Is Shot And Cut By A Gang Of Dinville, Va., Jan. 9.—W. D. Smith, an aged and sightless colored man, was attacked last night about 11 o'clock by a crowd of white men while walking Craighead street, and is thought to have been fatally injured. The old man, who wears glasses, was apparently wending his way through the crowds when he jostled into a number of young loafers. He was first cut across the face and throat and shot in the head, the bullet entering near his ear. Two of them were later arrested and are in jail charged with having committed the assault. CHURCH HAS A NEW BELL. Members of James M. E. Church Purchase 800 Pound Bell By Popular Subscription. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown. Md., Jan. 15—The members of James M. E. church are rejicing over the purchase of an $80 pound bell. The framing and bell together weigh 1200 pounds. The cost, $159.00, was raised by individual subscription, which was headed by one of the prominent members of the church, Mr George Yorker. In the past three years the members of this church have worked hard to beautify their office and it is now second to none in the county. Corner Lea'ers. Gas, now one of the Bishops of the A. M. E. church, and the first $1,100 was paid out of his own pocket. The ground was bought at a cost of $3,500 and is now worth more than double of that amount. It contains four acres of ground and fronts on three streets, Boulevard, Houston and Howell, and is situated in the heart of the city. The money to buy and complete these buildings was raised by the Georgia, the North Georgia and Macon conferences of the A. M. E. church. Bishop Gaines while presiding over the diocese of Baltimore, during his first administration, raised $2,603 by advertisement of the James Armstrong Soap Company, the members of his several churches buying the soap and saving the wrappers. The first president of the College was Rev. James M. Henderson, D. D. A. M. a graduate of Oberlin College, Ohio. Bishop Henry M. Turner, D. D., L. L. D. D. C. L. has also been active in the work of the college, at one time being dean of the Theological department. The college is named after Bishop Morris Brown, the second Bishop of the A. M. E. church, who was born in Charleston, S. C., Jan. 9th, 1770, and was ordained a bishop in May 25, 1828, serving 20 years. DEVOTED CHURCH WORKER BURIED Mrs. Laura Bryan Was Also Very Well Known in the Community (Special to Alro-American Ledger.) Cambridge, Md., Janr 14—The funeral of Mrs. Laura Bryan took place from Bethel A. M. E. church, on Wednesday of last week. Mrs Bryan was a devout member of the church, and was well known in the community. She i survived by a daughter who is the wife of Rev. S. H. Cooper pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, and larve circle of friends. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. S. Dennis, pastor of Unionville A. M. E. church; Rev. A. L. Martin, pastor of Wauch M. E. church and Rev A. J. Ward, pastor of Emory A. M. E. chu ch. A mk conference is in session at Bethel A. M. E. Church, with Mrs. Bishop S. J. Smith, presiding. The sessions were well attended. WINCHESTER HAPPENINGS. The Funeral Of Mrs. Estella Strange Takes Place In Winchester-Wm. Jefferson Buried. (Special to Afro-American.) Winchoster, Va., January 13.—The remains of Mrs. Estella Strange, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Triplett, were brought here from Pittsburg this week and the funeral took place from the Free Will Baptist church. The funeral of the late Win. Jefferson PRICE THREE CENTS on took pc from the home of his mother, Mrs. Lavinia Jefferson, and was conduc ed by the Rev. L. A. Carter. The p ill bearers were Messrs. Stephen Battell, James Proston, Chas. Barnett, Merridh Armsted, William Porker, Chas. Thomas, Charles Jefferson and Charles Green. The public school which has been closed since the Christmas holidays opened'Tur sday morning. HAYTIEN MINISTER AT WHITE HOUSE Washington, D.C., Jan. 13—At a recent dinner given by President Taft in honor of the Diplomatic Corps, the only colored persons present were the Haytien Minister and Mme. Pauline Shannon. Mme. Shauon, wore a French gown of light blue chiffon, over cape de chine, with silver and gilt embroidery. Mr. and Mme. Shannon are invariably present at state dinners and recitals given at the White House and always are received with great cordiality. FIRST TO SHAKE LINCOLN'S HAND Harrisonbn, g. Va., Jan. 9.—Mr. Robert Coleman, who claimed the distinction of being the first freedman to shake the hand of President Lincoln after his second inauguration, is dead. Mr. Coleman was 74 years old and was born a slave at Red Banks, Shenandosh county, Va., on the plantation of Laurence Pittman. In the course of years Pittman sold him to Charles Mohr, with whom he lived for five years. Deciding one day to be free, young Coleman ran away, but was captured and returned to his owner. Mohr sold him to Joan Cook, who took him to Richmond, Va at which place he was sold from the auction block to R bert Peterson for $1,000. Eventually he gained favor with his new owner and was placed over a gang of 50 slaves. C leman was a man of some worth and his new master made him overseer over 75 hands. This was in 1859. Good Weather Brings Out Large Crowds On The Boardwalk Odd Fellows To Build. ROBT. COLEMAN CLAIMED THIS UNIQUE PRIVILEGE AND It was while in the employ of Eastman's Business College, at Poughkee-ie, N. Y, that Mr. Coleman had the distinction of clasping the hand of the martyred President. Eastman had a band in connection with the institution and took the band to Washington to attend the second inauguration of the President. Coleman went with the party. (Special to the Afro-American.) Atlantic City, Jan. 18—The Citizens' Protective Association, the largest and strongest political club in the first ward, held its first meeting Friday evening, and elected the following officers: Harry Holand, president; Raymond Heath, vice president; Gilbert Jackson, recording secretary; John Smith, financial secretary; Stephen Dawson, treasurer; Josiah Nixon, chaplain; Joseph Williams, servant at arms; Wm Cheatham, legal advisor. Mr. Thomas Jackson was elected leader for another term. The bright sunshine of Saturday and Sunday brought another record breaking crowd to the shore and the board walk was crowded all day. Mrs. Jefferson, wife of Contractor Jefferson, was carried to the hospital Saturday. The A. E. Edwards Publishing Co., 1908 Arctic avenue, is the correspondent of the Afro-American in this city, and the paper is for sale at Haddon Hall, Southern Cafe, Morris drug store and Fullman's Barber shop. Mrs. Mary Bailey and Mrs. Tiny Collins, nieces of Mrs. Dangerfield, were on from Pitt burgh last week to attend the funeral of their uncle. Pacific Lodge, G. U. O. of O. F., have issued stock that may be purchased by the brecken for shares in the hall which will be erected in the near future. Mr William Moore, of the local carrier for o's now back on duty after a long and puffful illness. ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS O DIRECTIOR DURAND FOR DISTRICTS WHERE NE GROES PREDOMI Southern Cities Have Employe Colored Men to Take School Census Of Their Race With Excellent Results-Five Thousand Colored Men Will Be Needed As Enumerators Of Which Number Four Thousand Will Be Used in South. Washington Bureau of The Afro American Ledger, 1918 Eleventh Street. N. W. Washington, January 12—Hon. I Bana Durand, Director of the Tenth Census, is exhausting even resource at his command to intere the Negroes of the country in it matter of securing an accurate report on the educational, agricultural, industrial, commercial and status of the race. Circulars touching "Important Points in the U. Census" and covering many other phases have been scattered far wide, and particular pains have been taken to see that the announcement showing the simplicity of the enumerators' test reaches the type of colored men desired by the government to prepare schedules that can be relied upon as absolutely correct as human agencies can make them. As has been stated elsewhere, Director Durand, in response to the demand of representative officials the government and leading Negroes has placed in the hands of Dr. T. Jessie Jones, of Hampton Institute the responsibility of devising ways and means of getting the best result possible with reference to the state of the colored people in the country As a practical method of securing a reliable report, the findings of Dr Jones have resulted in the promulgation by Director Durand of a letter of instructions to supervisors of census throughout the country suggesting the employing of Negro census enumerators and defining the condition relative to such employment. Director Durand, feeling that Negroes can obtain information more readily from their own people than would be able for white enumerators, is instructed to supervisors that be selected to count Negroes in enumeration districts where the colored people must two-fifths or more of the population. Both white and colored enumerators will be required in some of the districts, to avoid the undesirable contingency of having colored enumerators to gather data from white families. It is pointed out by director Durand that in various southern cities, the boards of education regularly employ color men to take the school census of colored population and excellent results have grown out of the system. It is estimated that five thousand Negroes will be needed for this work and that four thousand of that number will be employed in the South. It is then he that the census will show approximately ten million Negroes in the United States, and that in the large districts in the South Negroes will constitute more than one half of the population. More opinionistic authorities estimate the Negro population to be more than two million but fear that many of the black districts will be missed, unless care is taken to hunt them up. The last day upon which application for enumerators will have chance to file their papers for enumerators will be on January 25, those who wish to enter upon the important work should get busy at office and place their application on with the supervisors of their direc. It is urged that Negroes everywhere take an active interest in this work a its importance, and far reaching character cannot be too greatly emphasized. The world for the next ten years must make the race by the show made through the census of 1910. Prof. H. S. Graves Selected to Succeed Pinchot. The New Head Of The Service Is Now Pinchot Professor At The Yale Forestry School And Will, With His Assistant, Carry Out The Policies Of The Dismissed Official—Selections Made After A Conference, Hurriedly Called, At The White House. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Announcement was made at the White House that Henry S. Graves, director of the Yale Forest School and for two years assistant chief of the old division of forestry under Gifford Pinchot, has been selected by President Taft and Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to succeed Mr. Pinchot as chief of the forestry service. Albert F. Potter, of Arizona, assistant forester, will be appointed associate forester. Mr. Graves will take up his new duties February 1 and Mr. Potter will continue in charge meantime. The appointment of Mr. Graves came with surprising quickness. Ever since the dismissal of Mr. Pinchot last week both the President and Secretary Wilson have been represented as being deeply concerned over the selection of a suitable man. The new forester and his associate are both known as Pinchot men. Both have served under Mr. Pinchot and both are in sympathy with his policy of administration. It was largely through Mr. Pinchot's efforts that the Yale forest school was established, and Mr. Graves went from the post of assistant chief of the division of forestry under Mr. Pinchot to become director of the school in 1900. He had served in the forestry division for two years. INAUGURATION BILL UP. Change To April Is Favorably Reported By House Committee. Washington. D. C. (Special).—The passing of the historic fourth of March as a presidential inauguration date and the fading of the fourth Thursday of April in its place is proclaimed in a resolution ordered favorably reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution, action on which was unanimous, directs that hereafter the terms of the President, Vice President, United States Senators and representative in Congress begin on the final Tuesday of April. This change will apply to the present term expires. The action of the committee follows a general outcry against the history of inauguration ceremonies in Washington at a time when in-crement weather has been the rule and when a blizzard shuts off all communication with the outside world for a time as marked the last inauguration. NO SHORTAGE OF BEEF. Experts Say Price Is Regulated By Stipmits Abroad. Denver, Col. (Special)—President H. A. Jastro, of the National Live Stock Association, and Murdo Mackenzie, vice president, in speeches denied that there is any danger of a shortage of beef in the United States. They declared that so long as $200,000,000 worth of beef is exported from America each year there danger of a shortage. is no danger. "The price of beef in Chicago is regulated by the price received for our surplus cattle shipped abroad," said Mr. McKenzie. "The howl that present prices are putting beef beyond the reach of the poor man is unwarranted." TO JAIL FOR LIFE. Judge Says Hanging Is Too Good For Child Murderer. elleville, ill. (Special).—A lifetime of remorse, rather than death on the gallows, was the penalty imposed on James Pullman, who confessed that he had killed his month-old baby by crushing its head with his heel. "I will not sentence Pullman to the gallows," said Judge A. Crow, of the Circuit Court, "but to the penitentiary for life. It will be punishment more terrible than death for him to be haunted day after day by the cries of his murdered child." Pullman killed the child last July after he and the infant's mother had failed to find a home for it. Soldier Sentenced To Be Hanged. Kansas City (Special) — Private Charles O'Neil, Fourteenth United States Intanty, on trial for Killing Minnie Scharbora at Fort Leavenworth, Kas., July 20 last, was found guilty and sentenced to be hung. Top Drop Through Sidewalk. Chicago (Special).—One laborer was crushed to death and ten pedestrian injured when a sidewalk in front of a downtown State Street department store collapsed here. The laborer was caught under the sidewalk as it fell and instantly killed. Steel To Make Record. New York (Special)—Smart improvement to record figures will be shown in the steel trade in the forthcoming quarterly report of the United States Steel Corporation, to be made public January 25. The report, it was learned, will show an unfilled tonnage at the close of 1909 close to 6,000,000 tons, the largest reported in several years and a gain of over 1,000,000 tons. compared with Santambar 30. ROBBERS LOCKED THE POLICEMEN IN VAULT Blew Open the Safe in the Postoffice. Explosion Shook Spencer, Mass., To Its Foundations—Citizens Thought Missing Officers Had Been Killed And Posse Starts After Cracksmen—Muffled Cries From Vault—Police Disarmed. Spencer, Mass. (Special).—Five daring yeggmen cracked the safe in the Spencer postoffice after overpowering the two policemen who were on duty nearby and locking them up for safe-keeping in a big steel vault in the town hall. One of the policemen was seriously injured in the encounter. The robbers made their escape, but carried off only about $30 worth of stamps, the entire contents of the outer compartment of the safe. Several thousand dollars in cash and stamps was in a small box in an inner compartment, which the visitors in their haste failed to open. The explosion, which occurred shortly after 3 o'clock, awoke everybody within a radius of several blocks. The robbers must have moved rapidly after cracking the safe, for they were nowhere in sight when the first of a big crowd of citizens appeared on the scene a few minutes later. There was great consternation among the townspeople when they discovered that their two night policemen, James Morton and John Collette, had disappeared at the same time as the yeggmen. Posses, hurriedly got together in the belief that the two officers had been either killed or kidnapped, started in every direction. They were recalled half an hour later when somebody heard the faint sound of voices coming from behind the thick steel doors of the town hall vault. A man who knew the combination was found and the pair were released. Morton had been the first to encountered the robbers. He had been promptly rendered unconscious by a blow on the head, and Collette, coming to his rescue, had been overpowered and disarmed. WOMAN HEADS TAX LIST. Mrs. Emma B. Kennedy, Of New York. Assessed For $6,000,000. New York. (Special).—Not Mr. Carnegie and his millions in steel, but a woman with millions left her by her husband, heads the list of personal tax assessments made public in New York. She is Mrs. Emma Tatum, wife of the late Anna S. Kennedy, who left $6,000,000 to charity when he died recently, and she must pay taxes on personal property valued at $6,000,000. Mr. Carnegie, who topped the list last year, tied this year for second place with Mrs. Russell Sage at $5,000,000. John D. Rocketfeller comes third, with personal property assessed at $2,500,000, and in fourth place are Florence Ainsnick and Bessie McLeod Leggett and W. K. Vanderbilt, each assessed for $1,000,000. William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., is listed for half a million. Col. John Jacob Aslor and J. P. Morgan must pay on personal property assessed $400,000. Charles M. Schaffer is down for $250,000; Jacob H. Schiff for $200,000, and August Belmont and Thomas F. Ryan for $100,000 each. New York City gains approximately $27,000,000 on its legal debt limit as indicated by the increased values announced. The borrowing capacity, as herefore fixed by law, was about $59,000,000, but the assessed valuation of real estate is $6,600,187,222, as against $6,333,177,804 - last year, an increase of $267,009,518. As the city's borrowing capacity is equal to 10 per cent. of the assessed valuation of real estate, the debt margin will be raised about $27,000. Last year the increase in assessed valuation was only about $100,000,000, and only about $10,000,000 was added to the city's borrowing capacity. It Pays To Advertise. Chicago (Special). — That advertising will fill a church as it will a store is the verdict of St. Lawrence Chandler. He advertised last week for lonely Christians to come to South Park Methodist Episcopal Church and received 45 replies. Twenty-five of his correspondents shook hands with him at the church, and Mr. Chandler says he will advertise again. Cured By A Cougbing. Pittsburgh (Special)—Surreons at Kittanning, Pa., had placed Norman Barnett, the little son of George Barnett, on the operation table to cut out the appendix, but just as the knife ready the lid was seized with a fit of coughing which cured him. He emitted a needle, which is believed to have caused his illness. He is rapidly recovering. Mine Swallows Hospital. Vienna (Special)—An extraordinary accident occurred at Rabi, Carinthia. The sudden subsidence of the site of a dressed mine completely engulfed a small hospital building. Not luggage of the hospital remains, and only a huge cavity appears in the ground. Seven inmates of the hospital, including Surgeon Wessley and his family, perished. Lawson In Tobacco Deal. Lexington, Ky. (Special)—Thomas W. Lawson, of Boston, arrived here and began a conference with officers of the Burley Tobacco Society with a view to purchasing the entire pooled crop of the organization, amounting to 118,000,000 pounds. Mr. Lawson is said to have offered 20 cents a pound, and to stand ready to bind his contract with a check for $2,000,000. He is understood to represent a Boston syndicate. THIS AVIATOR SOARS ABOVE THE CLOUDS First Partyless Election Furnishes Exciting Contest. MR. STORROW WILL ASK RECOUNT Record Vote Is Cast In Boston Under Unique Conditions—Every Man's Name And Street Address Was Printed On The Ballot, But No . Party Designations—Fitzgerald Previously Served A Term As Mayor—His Campaign A Plea For Vindication. Boston (Special)—Boston Tuesday, in the first parlayless election held under a new charter, elected former Major John F. Fitzgerald to again fill the mayor's chair, this time for a four-year term, giving him 46,968 votes and a plurality of 1,223 over his nearest opponent, James J. Storrow, banker, former president of the Chamber of Commerce and former chairman of the school board, who received 45,745. The most remarkable feature of the election to many was the small vote of 1,783 given the present mayor, George A. Ribbard, who received 38,000 votes two years ago, being elected on a "reform" ticket over Fitzgerald. The fourth mayorality aspirant, Nathaniel H. Taylor, found only 629 supporters. While the figures above, were those announced at City Hall Mr. Storrow's campaign manager had other returns, and on these based a statement, given out early in the evening, that while he acknowledged the election of Fitzgerald by an apparent plurality of 291 votes, he would ask for a recount. The campaign, noteworthy in many ways, was Boston's greatest. The record total vote, 95,125, more than 84 per cent. of the total registration, was cast. The Papers Against Him. Mr. Fitzgerald won his victory in spite of the fact that not one of the THIS AVIATOR SOARS Paulhan, the Daring French He Breaks All Aviator Soars Mountain High In Meet At Los Angeles—Fifty Thousand Spectators Watch The Speak In The Sky—Circles Over Balloons—Curtiss, The American, Beats Frenchman In The Speed Trials—Balloon Out To Sea. Aviation Camp. Los Angeles. Cal. (Special).—Louis Paulhan, French aviator, broke all official and unofficial records for altitude in a Farman biplane by flying to a height of more than 4,000 feet and descending safely after 50 minutes 46 1-5 seconds in the air. As methods of measurement were not exact, the exact height reached is not known, but it is certain that he exceeded the record of 3,600 feet. The instrument in Paulhan's machine registered the greatest height at 4,600 feet. The judges' record of Paulhan's altitude, which is still to be sanctioned officially, was 1,524 metres, approximately 5,000 feet. The time of descent was 7 minutes 30 seconds. He made his record shortly after losing the speed record of the course to Glenn H. Curtiss. The Frenchman, using an engine that had just arrived from Paris, had been on the course all afternoon. He had circled the course again and again, skidding and dipping and swinging corners in a daring fashion that made his wife shiver with fright The sun was low toward the sea and the shadows had begun to gather when Paulhan decided to go higher WASHINGTON BY TELEGRAPH It is said that the Spanish minister is highly offended because the ambassadors and ministers were separated at President Taft's New Year's reception. President Taft has accepted an invitation to attend the annual dinner of the American Peace and Arbitration League in New York on March 22. The Supreme Court upheld the power of the Interstate Commission to direct the distribution of coal cars to give the independents their fair quota. Negotiations have begun looking to the settlement out of court of the suit for the dissolution of the merger of the Harriman lines. Resolutions adopted by the bar of the Supreme Court in honor of the late Justice Peckham were presented to the court. Secretary of the Interior Ballinger suspended Superintendent Benedict, of the Five Civilized Tribes, and three supervisors, after an investigation which is said to have disclosed a disgraceful condition affecting the welfare of the schools. welfare of A far-reaching program has been arranged for the convention of the National Civic Federation, which meets on January 17. Representative Mann introduced a number of bills bearing upon legislation in the interest of railroad employees. daily newspapers of the city advocated his election. He based his campaign on a plea for vindication, his previous term in office having been conspicuous for the exposure by the finance commission of graft among a number of his subordinates in the city hall. Like Mr. Storrow, he is a Democrat in national politics and has been a Democrat also heretofore in local politics. in 1024. Under the provisions of the new charter the ballots bore no party designations, but only the candidates' names and street addresses. hands Mr. Storrow, who resigned the presidency of the Chamber of Commerce to enter the campaign, made a determined fight to gain the chief executivehip of the city, promising the citizens a progressive business administration. He was unable to overcome, however, the work of the powerful personal following for Mr. Fitzgerald. Throughout the city excitement ran high all day. The voting in the early hours was heavy and by noon it was evident that an unprecedented vote was being cast. Tremendous efforts were made to get out the voters, two men even being summoned to leave their beds in a hospital to cast their ballots. Automobiles Used. Hundreds of automobiles flashed about the city, conveying members of the electorate to the polls, while cabs and carriages of all descriptions also were pressed into service. The ballots were cast in an orderly fashion, only two incidents, the arrest of an alleged repeater and an assault, marred its progress. The campaign was probably the costliest ever waged in Boston. Page after page in the newspapers was bought for signed advertisements lauding the various candidates, and the city itself was plastered with posters. Scores of halls were hired for rallies and expensive headquarters were maintained by the leading candidates in each of the 25 wards of the city. Celebrations by Fitzgerald adherents were held at night in many sections of the city, and the headquarters of the "little general" on School Street, next door to city hall, was a center of rejoicing which extended to thousands of enthusiastic supporters in the street until a late hour. in the air than any man in a heavier-than-air machine ever had flown. The wind barely stirred. Cortlandt Field Bishop, president of the Aero Club of America, stood in front of the judges' stand, enthusiastic over the beautiful scene. As Paulhan rose in the air he bent low his gray-capped head and smiled as he made a short circle over the spectators. Curtiss had previously tried the higher currents and come down. Paulhan pointed north, went up 1,000 feet, passed over the center of the field again as though to take another last look at a human face, then turned north and up again. The crowd grew breathlessly intent as the Frenchman and his air machine rapidly became a spook in the gathering twilight. At a height of 1,300 feet Paulhan described a great circle to feel the currents. By this time he was a mile and a half from camp. When word spread that he had beaten Hubert Latham's record of 1,500 feet the vast throng became frantic. Two thousand feet and still climbing. No one would have been surprised if the man and his little wings had been swallowed up in the void. After the aviator was as near out of sight as he could be without disappearing, Paulhan began to descend, much to the relief of the suspense felt by the spectators. He came down easily in front of the grandstand, after having risen to the plane of the mountain peaks. As he leaped from his machine cheeks glowing and eyes flashing, he was grabbed by his friends and carried to the grandstand, where he hared his head amid a thunder of cheers. LEFT IN JAIL FOR A LESSON. Millionaire's Son Finally Released By Relatives. St. Louis (Special)—To teach him a lesson, wealthy relatives left James P. Thomas, son of a millionaire, in the St. Louis jail for three and a half months. The charge of obtaining money under false pretenses was dismissed, with the statement that relatives had settled the matter. Thomas is a son of the late H. M. Thomas, of Battle Creek, Mich. He came here with the wife of a wealthy Colorado man. His hotel bill was paid with a check which was returned, and he was arrested. $5,000 A Year For Mrs. Cleveland. Washington, D. C. (Special)—A pensio not of $5,000 a year is due Mrs. Grover Cleveland, according to precedents, and Senator Root presented to the Senate a bill making the grant. The amount is the same as was allowed to Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. Garfield, Mrs. Polk and Mrs. Tyler, widowed wives of former Presidents. What Colleges Are For. Madison, Wis. (Special). — President Lowell, of Harvard, spoke at the convocation at the university and scored those students "who come to college for its privileges and not for its responsibilities." Many, he said, have an idea that a college diploma completes their education, but their education is not completed until the sod is placed over them. Students, he said, should come to college to learn to do things as well as to learn facts. SOME SERIOUS CHARGES ARE MADE. Investigation Said To Have Disclosed A Disgraceful Condition Affecting The Material And Moral Welfare Of The Schools—The Superintendent Alleged To Have Business Interests Incompatible With His Duties—Other Officials Are Concerned. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Secretary Ballinger, of the Interior Department, suspended from office Superintendent John D. Benedict, of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma, and three supervisors as the result of an investigation which has disclosed "a disgraceful condition" affecting the material and moral welfare of the schools. As a result of the investigation which the Interior Department has been carrying on for sometime past, and which will be continued, other officials of the Indian Service may suffer a like fate to that of Superintendent Benedict and the three supervisors suspended. The investigation which resulted in this action was entered into because of various reports reaching the department here, charging the officials already suspended, as well as others, with activities which it was thought were improper for government employees. The suspended supervisors are Calvin Ballard, of the Choctow schools at McAsterer; Frederick H. Uhmoltz of the Chickasaw schools, Ardmore, and Walter Falkwell, of the Creek schools at Muskegee. Before any further action is taken in their cases the four men will be allowed to make answer to the Secretary of the Interior as to the charges against them. From the report made in the case it appears that Superintendent Benedict is connected with certain business interests in Oklahoma which have more or less business with the Indians, which relationship, it was believend, was wholly incompatible with his service as superintendent. He had permitted the schools it was reported, to fall into a disgraceful condition, and the supervisors have neglected their duties in the enforcement of school contracts and in matters affecting the material and moral conditions surrounding the conduct of the schools. Oscar R. Lipps, of the Indian Office, supervisor of Indian schools, who was sent to Oklahoma with the charges, notified the department here today of his arrival, and that he has relieved Superintendent Benedict pending the result of the investigation. The duties of the suspended supervisors will be performed temporarily by detailed clerks of the Indian Office. Superintendent Benedict has been connected with the Indian Service for 10 years past. Secretary Ballinger and Commissioner Valentine, of the Indian Office, announce that the investigation of conditions surrounding the schools, although not conducted publicly, will be thorough, and that the conduct of the officers responsible for the present condition will be looked into most carefully. EXPELS DR. COOK. Arctic Club Of America Drops Him From Membership. New York (Special).—The Arctic Club of America—founded by Dr. Frederick A. Cook and his supporters in the North Pole controversy—through its board of directors has dropped the name of the explorer from the roll of membership. The action of the Arctic Club directors was unanimous and follows hard upon the heels of the explorer's summary dismissal from the council of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences two days ago, and strips from the explorer almost the last vestige of scientific honors, only the degree of doctor of philosophy, conferred by the University of Copenhagen remaining. The Arctic Club of America led in the welcoming festivities to Dr. Cook on his return from Greenland and Copenhagen. Later the club tendered Dr. Cook, a former president of the organization, a banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria, while many of its individual members, including Admiral Schley and Captain Osbon, warmly championed the cause of Cook when his how discredited polar claim was challenged. CHILD CATCHES THIEF. Little Mary Vaughn Highly Commended By, Maristrate. New York (Special). — Mary Vaughn, small, but plucky, earned the praise of a magistrate when Charles Moran, who says he is a salesman from Chicago, was arraigned in police court charged with snatching $5 from a stationery store. Mary was alone in the shop at the time of the alleged theft. She darted after the man, chased him on to the street and through the thick of the traffic, caught him and held on until a policeman came to her aid. "You're a brave little girl," said the magistrate to her when he heard her story. Moran was held in $1,000 bail. ODDS AND ENDS. Turkey has a government tannery for such products as are needed in the army. The Australian state of Victoria apends nearly $500,000 a year in its warfare against the destructive rabbit. While 2,000-horsepower locomotives are common in the United States and many exceed that size, a 1,200-horsepower engine is sidelored large in commercial Europe. Sec. Knox's Proposition to Other Powers. Elimination Of The Manchurian Railroads From Eastern Politics —A Proposition Looking To Neutralization Of These Railroads— Preservation Of Territorial Integrity Of Chinese Empire. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Secretary Knox has suggested to the powers interested in the Manchurian Railway situation a plan contemplating the neutralization of the railroads by their sale to China, the transaction to be financed by an international syndicate. If Mr. Knox's plan is carried into effect the result will be to take the Manchurian railways out of oriental politics and place them under economic and imperial administration. The ownership of the railways will be vested in the Chinese government, the funde for the purpose to be loaned to China by the bankers of these countries which are pledged to maintain the open-door policy in China. Discussing this subject Mr. Knox said: "The proposition of the United States to the interested powers looking to the neutralization of the Manchurian railroads disclose towards which American policy in Nar East has been recently directed. "As is well known, the essential principles of the Hay policy of the open door are the preservation of the territorial and jurisdictional integrity of the Chinese Empire and equal commercial opportunity in China for all nations. This government believes that one of the most effective, if not, the most effective, way to secure for China the undisturbed enjoyment of all political rights in Manchuria, and to promote the normal development of the Eastern provinces under the policy of the open door practically applied, would be to take the railroads of Manchuria out of Eastern politics and place them under an economic and impartial administration by vesting in China the ownership of its railroads, the funds for that purpose to be furnished by the nations of such interested powers as might be willing to participate and who are pledged to the policy of the open door and equal opportunity; the powers participating to operate the railway system during the period of the loan and enjoy the usual preferences in supplying materials. "Such a policy would naturally require for its execution the cooperation not only of China, but also of Japan and of Russia, who already have extensive railway rights in Manchuria." JUDGE FORCED TO TEARS. Hated To Sentence Young Men To The Penitentiary. St. Louis (Special)—Judge D. P. Dyer, of the United States District Court, wept as he sentenced two young men convicted of embezzlement. George F. Smith, Jr., 21 years old, and Wm. A. Gray, 20 years old, former bank clerks, must each serve five years in the penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kansas. The mitttimum will be held until March 1, in the hope that a pardon will be granted. "If the law permitted me to impose a lighter sentence, I would do so," said Judge Dyer. "I hate to send young men to the penitentiary." A Hospital Sinks. Vienna (Special)—An extraordinary accident occurred at Raibl, in Carinthia. The sudden subsidence of the site of a disused mine completely engulfed a small hospital building. Not a vestige of the hospital remains, and only a huge cavity appeared in the ground. Seven inmates of the hospital, including Surgeon Wessex and his family, perished. Pioneer Preserver Dead Toledo, Ohio (Special).—James Dale Chamberlin, 95 years old, who claimed to be one of the originators of the industry of preserving fruit in hermetically sealed cans for commercial purposes, died here. Successfully experimenting with berries and tomatoes while a young man in Union County, Pennsylvania, he peddled his product in Philadelphia. Former Ku Klux Leader Dead. Montgomery, Ala. (Special).—Judge John Calvin Reed, of Atlanta Ga., noted as a lawyer, author and scholar, died here, aged 73. He graduated from Princeton in the class of '54 and saw service throughout the Civil War in the Highth Georgia Volunteers. He was an active leader in the "Ku Klux Klan." Plots Out His Family. Winters, Texas (Special).---Frank Kembler, living twelve miles north, with a hatchet killed his wife and two children, 2 and 8 years of age, and seriously injured a young woman living in the family. He then took his own life with a razor. 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Following are the details of the palace: Length, 400 feet, very impressive; breadth, 200 feet; middle court, 100 feet square; painted columns forty feet high; seven stone-lined walls fifteen feet thick. The approach to the palace led up through a large mass of buildings to a platform at a height of about sixty feet above the plain. In the ruins a scale armor, hitherto rarely found in Egypt, was discovered. Good bronze figures of gods were also found. What Professor Petrie described as the one supreme piece was a fitting of a palanquin of solid silver, a pound in weight, decorated with a bust of Hathor with a gold face of the finest workmanship of the time of Anpries the Great. A gateway and immense walls descending deep into the mound indicated that there lay ruins of successive palaces built one over the other. Professor Potrie predicted that in six or eight years the excavators might dig down to the earliest records of the Egyptian Kingdom. VICTOR HUGO IN EXILE. House in Which He Lived at Guernsey—Its Furnishings and Mottoes. Hauteville House, in St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Victor Hugo's home while in exile, remains exactly as he left it. It is held by his descendants. Victor Hugo's character is written on the walls and ceilings of every room in the house. Each is distinctive and filled with价清ess pictures, tapestries and furniture. The dining room is "papered" with Dutch Delft ware, and in a recess is a salt cellar made by a pupil of Michael Angelo valued at £600. The study is a bare and inconvenient room. It commands magnificent views of Sark, Herm, Jethou, Castle Cornet and the harbor, and leads into a small room used by the novelist as a rest and sleeping chamber, lined with volumes bearing the marks of his own use. Not the least interesting of the features are, the correspondent points out, the mottoes and aphorisms written up in unexpected places. "Life is an exile" is inscribed on the door of the dining room; on the bed prepared for Garibaldi (which was never occupied) one may read: "Nox, Mors, Lux;" In the cak gallery are three chairs inscribed "Pater," "Mater," "Filius" and underneath "Filius" is written "Amatus Amat." In the red drawing room and other splendid apartments are tables that belonged to Charles II., a bedstead of Francis I. and a fire screen worked by Mme. Pompadour, a white and gold dessert service once the property of Louis Philippe.—Sunday School Chronicle. "The Skin of a Unit." The blunders of children are often due to bad teaching. "This," said a teacher to her class in arithmetic, "is a unit." She held up a pencil. "This book is a unit, too," she said, "and these are units." And she showed them a ruler, a flower and an apple. Then she peeled the apple, and holding up the peel, said, "Now, children, what is this?" Silence. "Come, you know what it is," she urged. A little hand went up slowly. "Well, William?" said the teacher. "Please, ma'am, the skin of a unit."—Journal of Education. In Settlement Work. Emily Fiero, who was introduced in Chicago society, has wearied of the social routine and hereafter will devote herself to kindergarten work. She has joined a Chicago settlement house and there will instruct a large class of children drawn from the slums. Many of these children are foreign, and Miss Fiero will lead them in their first knowledge of the English tongue. Miss Fiero says that she enjoyed every minute of her first season in society, but that when the winter was over and she had time for reflection, she felt the need of serious occupation. FIXED FOR LIFE. "It must be extremely gratifying to you, MK Childers, to have your daughters all settled in life." "Yes, indeed. Thank goodness the dear girls are all happily divorced." —Boston Transcript. 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Within the past ten years there has developed a spirit of pride on the part of the various religious bodies in respect to their educational work which has had a beneficent effect upon the youth of the race. Progress in this direction has been especially encouraging among the Baptists, Methodists and Episcopalians. The majority of such schools, however, have had considerable difficulties and prejudices to combat, both from within and without. There have been many controversies among leading religious educators as to the wisdom of fostering schools of a purely denominational character. Results seem to A. E. PRESIDENT N. W. COLLIER. prove that it is a good omen to the young men and women that they can be trained in institutions of their religious inclinations. Out of chaotic conditions there often arises a divine stimulus that inspires many people who are laboring under adverse circumstances to action. The Florida Baptist academy is an example of being strengthened by opposition. This institution was founded during 1802 at Live Oaks, Fla., with Dr. M. W. Gilbert as president and Rev. J. T. Brown, A. M., as vice president, assisted by Miss S. A. Blocker, who is still an indefatigable worker in the educational progress of the race. Because of its influence for the higher development of the race the academy met much opposition in the early years of its existence. At this time the Afro-American Baptists of Florida were beginning to enter into an effective propaganda of self help by intelligent preparation. To continue this work at Live Oak after such unwarranted and unlawful opposition seemed like folly. This display of violence caused an overwhelming wave of enthusiasm on the part of the denomination that was fostering the effort which swept the state. Many hardworking women who were scarcely making a living abnegated self for the cause of education and donated as high as $25. Such a spirit made hope not long deferred, and today upon ten acres of valuable land in the city of Jacksonville, Fla., are two modern main buildings; and a number of smaller structures. The valuation of the property is now over $50,000. The property is completely clear of debt. # BUSINESS CLASS. The appointments of the dormitories for male and female are up to the standard of institutions heavily endowed. The curriculum consists of the following courses: Klundergarten, grammar, normal, commercial and industrial. These courses afford excellent advantages for youths seeking a well rounded development. The opportunities which it affords ambitious poor young people are not excelled by those of any institution of its kind in the south. The beautiful grounds and buildings and activity of the academy settlement present a true college atmosphere. The faculty consists of sixteen instructors, who are graduates from some of the best universities in the country. These learned men and women are imbued with a spirit that draws out the best that is in a student. Quite a number of units are required of a student before graduating, and, with the efficient faculty and able business administration, its graduates, scattered in many states, are splendid examples of thrift and industry. Results prove that this academy is among the best institutions of learning in the south. The department of music has as its head the famous tenor singer Professor Sidney Woodard. Professor N. W. Collier, who graduated from Atlanta university with high honors, served as vice president of the academy from 1894 to 1896, at which time he became its president and has served faithfully in that capacity since. Being a man of extraordinary executive ability, liberal education and a student of men, he has made the institution a monument for the denomination and the race. Professor Collier is modest and is not given to applause. He is broad hearted and possesses a magnetism that causes men, irrespective of denominational affiliations, to contribute to the work in which he is laboring so ardently to make succeed. Among the distinguished personages who have visited and addressed the student body are ex-President Roosevelt and other northern and southern educators. President Collier is anxious to have a college department, and to that end he is bending his efforts. He has the co-operation of many influential citizens, together with the members of the trustee board. WORK OF BUSY SCHOOL. Neighborhood Union of Atlanta Baptist College Teaches Self Help. About the Atlanta Baptist college, Atlanta, Ga., a suggestive and important bit of neighborhood work is carried on by a Neighborhood union. The wife of the president of the college is at the head of the work. The organization was formed to keep the neighborhood good and to make it better. The community is divided into districts. Each district is in charge of a director, whose business it is to become acquainted with each family in the district and to organize circles in which are taught sewing, dress cutting, millinery, basketry, art needlework, cooking and anything asked for by the girls which will help to make them stronger and better women. There are also reading circles for directed study. The work is done principally with girls from eight to twenty-two years of age, who are divided into three classes, according to age. One interesting and effective line of work is the heart to heart talks with the girls. Many of them are working girls and take their only day off to attend these classes in the various lines of industry. The directors meet once a month and talk over the general condition of the district and adjust matters as best they can. In winter they report the needy families. Then, instead of taking what money they have to help them, each member of the Neighborhood union gives what she can. Some give coal, perhaps only a few lumps; some wood, rice, flour, lard, etc., to help through the long, cold days. The people are nearly all poor, but hard working. They have not much to give, but they do what they can. This Neighborhood union is now striving to get a home in order to do more effective work. NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS. Sundry Duties Which Afro-Americans Should Perform In 1910. Among the scores and hundreds of resolutions which our people will make for the new year we should like the insertion of the following-viz: That our men and women of means and the masses of the race in general spend more of their money for food, clothing, reading matter and for social amusement with our business enterprises; that more time be given to the home life of their children and more care exercised in the matter and manner of their education; that they give more liberally of their means for the support of home and foreign missions, and that they see to it that our charitable and educational institutions shall not be forced to close their doors for lack of funds. South Whipped, but Never Conquered. Democratic Virginia has scored another point in favor of keeping the red flag floating to the breeze by placing the statue of the Confederate General Robert E. Lee in statuary hall at the national capitol. General Lee wears the rebel uniform. This is enough to cause General U. S. Grant to turn over in his grave and make the Union soldiers now living wish that they had not fought the enemy of the Union. Poor encouragement for the boys in blue. The south was whipped, but never conquered. Gentlemen, what next?—Indianapolis (Ind.) Freeman. Booker T. on Strength of Negro Blood. Booker T. Washington observes daily that it doesn't seem likely that the Negro race will be absorbed by the white; the probabilities point the other way. "It takes 100 per cent of good Anglo-Saxon blood or something akin to it to make a white man, but 1 per cent African blood is sufficient to make any person a Negro. By that kind of mathematics, you see, my race will absorb the white race." The Citizens' union of Montclair, N.J., held appropriate services. in observance of the forty-seventh anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation, at the Union Baptist church, Montclair, Jan. 1. The annual address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell of New York. R. G. Dun & Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade says: "Not in a half decade has a year opened with the business outlook so generally auspicious as the year 1910. Some of the perplexing issues which contributed to the crisis of 1907 still remain unsolved, while the question of high prices has become more acute, but it would seem as if business confidence were not going to permit these things to interfere with the farther progress of industry and commerce. "The optimism which usually prevails at this season is this time apparently well supported by the facts of the economic situation. In the great iron and steel trade, which is so basic, this spirit of optimism is particularly conspicuous. "Advances are made in heavy cotton goods this week, such as duck tickings, brown sheetings and some other lines. Trading is on a moderate scale, which is to be expected in the first part of January, but shipments of merchal lise on old orders are very heavy." Bradstreet's says: "The year opens with a perceptible lull in trade, though with optimism as the underlying element in all lines. Severe cold weather and heavy snow, sleet or rainstorms have checked transportation and retarded country trade, though more or less immediate benefit to retail trade in cities has accrued from the stimulus given to demand for seasonable goods by weather conditions and the beginning of clearance sales of winter goods. Wholesale lines have been generally quiet owing to the fact that salesmen as yet are not fully in their fields of activity. Jobbing recorders are checked for the same reasons. Collections are rather slower and classed generally as only fair, due, no doubt, to interruptions to the movements of mails and of farm products to market. "Business failures in the United States for the week ending with January 6 were 271, against 257 last week, 329 in the like week of 1909, 435 in 1908, 283 in 1907 and 286 in 1906. Wholesale Markets. New York—Wheat—Spot firm; No. 2 red, 130 elevator domestic and 1.29 f. o. b. afloat nominal; No. 1 Northern Duluth, 1.29 and No. 2 hard winter, 1.29% nominal f. o. b. afloat. Corn—Spot firm; No. 2, 71 elevator domestic, 71½ delivered and 69½ f. o. b. afloat nominal. Oats—Spot strong; mixed, 26@ 32 lbs. 48½%; natural white, 26@ 32 lbs. 52@54; clipped white, 34@ 42 lbs. 52½@55½; option market was without transactions, closing ¼ c. net higher. May closed 50¾ c. Receipts, 41,175 bush. Butter—Firmer. Creamery specials, 35@35½ c.; extras, 34½; thirds to firsts, 29@33½. Poultry—Alive firm; Western chickens, 15c.; fowls, 16; turkeys, 15@20. Dressed steady; Western chickens, 16@22c; fowls, 12@17; turkeys, 22@24. Philadelphia — Wheat — Firm; fair demand; contract grade January, 123 @ 125. Corn — Firm; ½ @ 1c. higher. January and February, 68 ½ @ 69 ½ c. Oats — Firm; ½ c. higher; No. 2 white natural, 52 ½ @ 53. Butter — Quiet but steady; extra Western creamery, 37c; do, nearby prints, 38. Eggs — Firm; Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts, f. c., 39c. at mark; do, current receipts, in returnable cases, 37 at mark; Western firsts, f. c., 39 at mark; do, current receipts, f. c., 33 @ 37 at mark. Cheese — Firm; New York full creams, choice, 17 ½ c; do, fair to good, 16 ½ @ 17. Live Poultry — Firm; good demand; fowls, 15 @ 16 ½; old roosters, 11 ½ @ 12; chickens, 15 @ 16 ½; ducks, 15 @ 16; geese, 14 @ 16. Baltimore. — Wheat — Spot, 124 1/2 c.; February, 1.24 1/2; May, 1.22 1/2. Prices were firm, but the market was dull, offerings being light, though fair demand was re- ported. Sales. 5,000 bush. February No. 2 red, 126 1/2 c. Settling prices were: No. 2 red Western, 125 1/2 c.; No. 2 red, 1.24 1/2. No. 3 red, 1.21 1/2; steamer No. 2 red, 1.18; steamer No. 2 red West- ern, 1.20 1/2. The closing was strong; No. 2 re- spot, 125 1/2 c.; May, 1.23. Corn—Spot and January, 67 1/2 @ 67 1/2; February, 68 1/2 @ 69; March, 69 1/2 @ 70. Corn continues in good demand and prices improved so that at the midday call spot was quoted at 68 @ 68 1/2; February, 69 @ 69 1/2; March 70 @ 70 1/2. Oats—No. 2 white, heavy, track, 52½ c.; 2 cars No. 4 white, light, in elevator, 50; 2 cars No. 3 white, medium, in elevator, 51. We quote: White—No. 2, as to weight. 52@ 52½ c.; No. 3, do. 50% @ 51½; No. 4, do. 49½ @ 50. Mixed—No. 2, 50@ 50½ c.; No. 3, 48½ @ 49. Rye—We quote: No. 2 rye, Western, as to quality, per bush; 82@ 83c.; No. 2, nearby, 79@ 80; bag lots, as to quality and condition, 65@ 78. Eggs—We quote, per dozen, loss off: Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby firsts, 35c.; Western firsts, 35; West Virginia firsts, 35; Southern firsts, 34; gulnea eggs, 17. Live Stock. Chicago—Cattle — Market strong to 10c. higher. Steers, $5@8.05; cows, $3.50@5.50; heifers, $3.40@6; bulls, $3.50@4.75; calves, $3@9.50; stockers and feeders, $3.75@5.50. Hogs—Market strong to 10c. higher. Choice heavy, $8.80@8.85; butchers, $8.75@8.80; light mixed, $8.50@8.60; choice light, $8.60@8.75; packing, $8.70@8.80; pigs, $8@8.50; bulk of sales, $8.65@8.75 Ee ae ees ae ETERS REACT OOHRS ree OER SINE aeRO ere PETA Tm rer ath ir srg ae apie Sok ete pets Toate a PETE aaa SA eT Oe e : Dea ee PSR eC e eR ree NACA ee ATT OEE GES COLE ORSGRE AH RRE THIER CTC eeiiwe — ——— os ae — eee Ss eer Se a A . vo-American-Ledger, ae ‘Every Saturday a ar txz— YO-AMERICAN BUILDING, 45307 Saint Paul Street, see: ——_BY TRR—— F 0-AMERICAN CO. ©. H, MURPHY, Manager. a pas @ UP-TOWN OFFICE: 21820 Druid Hill Avenue. Be cmemee, “VSOBSCRIPTION RATES: YGF nevivsenstnecesnssves-On@ Dollar Months nvssssueineorone Fifty Conts 66. ‘Months.........Twenty-five Cents M6 Copy evvsevoeoesnseree THT EG Conte ‘Postage Prepaid by Publishers. intered at the Baltimore Poat Office second-class ‘matter. 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Wait and sve. fas ee President Taft bad a few bad burs last week. Pinchott made it tite unpleasant for him for a little hile at least. he Afro-American Ledger is aw tercvencvied about Mr, Marbury, (well-known Inpependent-Demo- Fatic lawyer of this city. He isin he last stages of Negrophobia, aud ihe is not taken toa Pastuer hos- ital or vome hospital tor con igions discases, we are afraid i will inoculate the whole country. lis condition is serious, and we ould advise bis trien‘s to do some- hing for hire and da it quickly. He ynnot possibly last longer at this te. Bis case is desperate one: No matter where you go or what lou do you will always find the Colored’ Brother” mixed up in 1 me way. There seems to be n fay of getting rid ofhim. We wert pngratulating ourselves that ia al he mix-up at the City Hall, we bad bsolutely nothing to do with it, lad-were patting uurselves on the lack, and dancing all over the place 6 think that our “Brethren is Mhite” were having all the fan to hemselves, when Jo and behold the rst thing we knew; in some way or her Sambo was in the mix-up. Ghat will we do? Where shall we josto.get rid of the irrepressible, the ; ‘rip 00 black man? Echo an- A gthat twee?” FIf MroCarnegie, Mc. Rockefeller, EMr. Morgan would contribute eat sum for a hospital for the cure those affected by Negrophobia it F would yo a great ways in helping rtain sections of the country. Ie infinitely worse than the hook rm, and effects its victims to suck ‘alarming extent that they can see straight, and they are al §8 imagining awlul calamities be AJing the couutry, especially that artinhabited by colored folks. It a$ ouch an awful effect upon its vic ims that they actually think they Feliving filty years back in the ays belore the war. They will not den‘believe the Bible the disease af Fts:them so badly. A hospital fer fé-cure cf this disease would be lotey well spent. There is one thing we wish to say Wave‘ wish to say it with all ont dttand soul, and that is that the Btochas got to stop following Gryilittle two by four Negro who s schemes for. his ‘own personal jtaudizement and follow after the [bw who is advising for the good ithe people and who has uo ax to | id: The fellow.ivho has an ax'to ‘Md'js never the safe’ and sane fel- Migiollow. . There ‘are laws in tiie oda ead provided; ind. these laws have never? been made with any intention of drawlng the color line. If these laws are vio- lated and we are discriminated on the ground ot color, it is our fault if they are cotinned: Surely the other fellow is not going dgainst himsell when he knows we ar not duly interested. There are Negrocs cnough in this country to sve toit that every ob- noxious law is repealed, and repeal- ed they will be if the Negro will come to the conclusion that it js fin- ally up to him to stand or fall. It would be an easy matter if the Ne- grors of this or any other, Southern State would see to it that a suffici- ent amount of money wa raised to take every case, Jim-crow or dis frarchisement, to the court of last resort, before he would finally yield to the foe. The Negroes of this country have money enough to pay for the very best lawyers in the country, and if needs be abalf dozen of them. But it will not be done because there is too much cowardice among us Our leaders are too pusilanimons to take hold, the larger part of them are owned, bedy and soul, by some petty officer holder, who poses as a leader of bis State or city. Until we get out of this rut and stand up tor our rights, ws will be the wader do in the fight, and that will mean years of degredation, not only to us Who are liviug at present but to our children Let us be men and stand up for our rights if it takes the last ceot aud dollar tbe race possesses. HORSE GOES TO PRISON. SUR ee Sera Swaeere R cee opinion will be very much dividec as to the seneence pronounced upor Charles W. Morse, the former heac of the {ce ‘rust. There is no differ ence of opinion as to the genera principal of punishing the guilty but there is a differeuce of opinior as to the method of convicting anc the term of punishment to be ed ministered. ‘The battle which men fight in th conrts of the lands forjustice is on of the most important features o our hig civilization, Justice has si often miscarried, the guilty gomy free. and the innocent finding th felon’s cell, that grave fears are be ing felt that the courts are lusivs their time honored prestige as tri bunals of justice, uuswayed by pas sion and prejudice. Tt may be chat Morse ought to be convicted os general principles, but a convietios resulting from public opmnion woul at once do away with the necessity of the courts. ‘The Jaw requires that a man shall be tried hy twelve ot his peers or equals. Was Mors so tried? The records of the Morse t-ial in dicate that the jurors who sat ou his case drank intoxicating liquors to excess and because of their over: drinking two of them were declared unfit for service. Now we confess that conviction by such a jary, is a travesty upon justice. If the liberty of our free citizenship can be taker away by a rum soaked “jury then indezd have we fallen upon perilous times. ‘ Another menace to justice is th turning over the jury 10 the care ui the private detectives of the prose cution, A trial by a druaken jury, under the care of detectives for the prosécution is about as complete » Harce as could well be enacted in a court ofjustice. If these things b. true as is declared by Mr. Morse aud his attorneys, President Taft would do himself and his admints- tration gceat honor to either pardou Morse and set him free frou jail or send the case back 10 court, with instructions ‘to have the trial cou- ducted before a jury of sober men, who shall be in the charge of proper officials other than the prosecution detectives. It is our firm opinion, that to al- low Morse to go iuto a federal pri- son fer fifteen years uader the cir- cumstances surrounding the trial will serve to discredit the courts in the eye of public opinion, dnd cause our citizenship to feel that the courts are failing of their high and important mission in our civiliza- tion. ‘Again, it is admitted by the high- est bunau ethies, that all puaisb- ment administered by man is = ougnt to be lor reformation, View- ed iu the light of this ethical prin- ciple, why should a man of Morse's azo go iuto prison for fifteen years? The very fact that Morse has raised and paid $5,000 000 of $7,000,000 ol his fine shows that he is penitent, and is doing bis best to undo the wrongs of former years. Then why send him to prison: Will confine ment pay the five? Will imprison- ment preduce more through works of repentence? ‘ nae: An-nt, New Yeaz’s resolutions, it would be most helpful, indeed, f we stress th; simple things of ‘fey the urdinary. tli ngs which “concern -us all in everyday affairs. That most. Pee ee Ge a ee ee scriptures, illustrates our point. The servants of that great general, when Naaman was somewhat sud- ued from his rage and fury, with respect to the simple command of ithe prophet that he shoukl go wash Jin Jordan, ventured to remind their | master that if the prophet bad re- janered of him the performance of some great thing how readily be I vould have complied, and yet how much easier it was to do the simple thing exacted of him, We all koow the rest of the story. Whea Naaman had performed the simple task he was thea and there cured of his leporosy. ‘Among all sorts and conditions of us, of the Negro race, there is an evident desire upon our part to do some great and unusual thing. We are perpetualiy filled with the ambi- tion to organize and resolute. We want tosolve the problem by this or that scheme. Every once in awhile some wise Negro exclaims “Eureka,” with the hope and expec- tation that the whole crowd of us will flock to his standard and as- sist nim in the exploitation of bis plans; and, if there Le resistance to such plaus, than such objectors are all gomg to the bad, and are leading the race with them. There is a trite saying of Dr, Booker T, Washing- tou, to theeffect that a mau venture to solve his own individual problem. The experience which he receives in such a process will greatly help him in the more difficult aud complex matter of race or economic adjust- ment. ‘This phase of the matter is wor- thy of most serious thought upou our part. The individual problem, tu a great extent, lies in the produc: tion of individual character ot great worth and force. Tine young man who applies bis energy in building up a strong cbaracter, immuue from the many insidious snares which lurk around every honest endeavor to lead a clean and irreproach- able life, and who assisduously stu- dics the problem of so using his lin. ited income in such a way as to meet the various demands made upon him, paying bis debts and not dodging his creditors; who makes himself a name becomes a synonim for integrity and uprightness, is really coat'ibuting mare to the solu: uon ofallour social and economic problems than the aggregate of the whole windjammers’ association. Here is sometiing that is within the reach of all, in various degrees. We cannot be successful with large bus- iness schemes and industrial enter; prises, until we have more largely converted our moral worth waste into oral power aud energy: Whether we like to hear the truth or. not, yet it is the truth, that most of vur failures result from a general want of confidence upon the part of the great inasses of our people. Un-| fortunately, too often is-it the case | that they look upon “big Negroes"” as a class uf men who are willing to use their knowledge and advantages. ia some scheme, primarily, to -ex- tract the dollars of the toiling masses. Now, they may be wrong in baving such a view, but the fact remaios that such a view they have. | We know of but one solvent for sucha situation. The young al who starts out in lite with the am bition to help improve the condition uf Ins people, and also to make mouey lor iimsels, but with the fixed and unswerving determiaation that with him honesty sHall be the only policy, it ke be capable and indus; trinug, will succeed beyond a doubt both in helping bis people aud also in improting his own estate. Down right honesty, aad faith in God and ip ths people, must gain all the re: ward any upright mao would seek, We casnot all b: great, in the worldly sense of that word, but there 1s abundant “opportunity for us all to be great in acquirmg such self-control as will permit to abuad: antly flourish 1n your lives, the sim: ple and majestic virtues which ia all civilized and Christian couse ne ea RS ea Dr. Shaw on Bunyan | Dr. D. W. Shaw, of the Centen- nial Methodist Episcopal church, is preaching a series ot sermous on Bunyan’s Piyrim’s “Progress on Sunday nights at his church, with life sized illustrations, which are proving very attractive and inter- esting. Large audiences are gath. ering to hear them. Announcement. © Mr. Edgar Nichols, formerly o Cambridge, Md., bat now of tis city, wishes to announce his engaze- inent to Miss Naucy Franklin of 613 N, Eden street, the marriage to take ‘place on the twentieth of Gebruary 1910. Mrs.:James Colton, of 1581 Me- Elderry sticet,zave 2 dianer.at aoon in honor of Miss Heather Gram- mer, of East Orange, N, J:,. who is the gueetof.Mr.and Mrs. Richard Baker*of 1527 McElderry street. PUBLIC FUNDS IN TUBERCULOSIS FH The National Association For The Study And Prevent Of Tuber- culosis Issues A Bulletin On |. The Fatal Digease—Percentage Of Official Appropriation Rap- idly Increasing. * As an indication of the force of the crusade against tuberculosis, the National Assuciation for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis ia a bulletin issued today points to the tact that while 53.5 percent, of the expenditures for tuberculosis in 1909 were made from. public re- sources, appropriation made for 1910 indicate that over 75 per cent. of the money to.be spent this. year: will be'from federal, State, city aud county funds. , In 1909, out of the $8,180,621.50 spent sor the prevention ad’ treat- muent of tub. revlosis, $4,262,750 03 was spent from public money, aud $3,817,881L.48 from funds volun tarily contributed. For the carry- ing on of State, federal and munici- pal tuberculosis work in 1910, over $9,000,000 has been appropriated. Utthis ‘sum, the State legislatures have granted $4,100,000, the mani- pal and county bodies, $3,975,500 and the federal government, $1,000- 000. / In the State in which the most ‘preventive anti-tuberculosis work has been done, the percentage of public funds spent is the bighest, while in States where little or no ef- fort has been made to prevent tuber- culosis, and the treatment of the dis- ease alone has been considered the percentage of public expenditures is very low. For instance of the $1,- 600,000 spens in New York in 1909, ‘nearly 60 per cent. was from State ‘and city funds. In Massachusetts ‘nearly two-thirds was from public ‘money; in Maryland about one-half; ‘aud in’ Peousylvania three-fourths. Ju Colorado, on the other band, less ‘than one per cent. was from public money; in California about 15 per cent, andin Arizona none ar all, "These facts indicate, the National Associatiun declares, that wherever an aggressive educational campaign tas been carried on by private or: ganizations, States and cities have been induced to make liberal appro priations for the preveation of tu- berculosis. ‘Twelve years ago, Massachusetts made the first approoriation for a State sanatorium. Siace that time, | over $10,000,000 has been appro- priated by state legislatures lor the prevention of tuberculosis and ubout an equal sum by municipal and county authorities, The fed- eral goverament bas over. $1,000,- 00 invested in tuberculosis bospi- tals, and spends annually about $590,000 in their maintenance. Every year the pereentage of appro- priations made from publicfuads for tuberculosis work has increased, While private societies have ea | the way in the tuberculosis cam- paiga, every «ifort bas been made to nave State, cities and counties do theirshare. ‘The bulletin of the Na- tional Association states that the fival success of the anti-tuberculosts crusade depends on every city and State providing funds to treat and prevent consumption, Officers Elected Phe Handy H.W. Circle met at regular monthly meeting, Tuesday eveuing of this week at 535 Lar: vale street and elected the foliow- ing offices for tae ensuing year: Mrs. HgA. Passey, Pres; Mrs. Carrie B. Cottman, Ist V. Pres; Miss Effie Green, Kec, Sec; Miss Bessie Waters, fin. sec.; Mrs. Maria Brows, treasurer; Mr, Jacob X, Johnson, chaplaia; ‘At the couciusion of business the Circle was served wich a collation by Mrs Mary Briscoe, which’ was highly pleasing to all. Board of Directors Elected The Masonic Joint Stock Com- pany of the Masonic Lemple, Court- land street, held its annual meeting on Wednesday night of this week. The reports of the secretary and treasurer, as well as the report of the president, Mr, [. I. Murphy, showed tbe company. to. be in-a prosperous condition, ‘The follow: ing were elected as the board of di- rectors for the ensuing’ year: J. H. Murphy, T. IS Mitchell, 7.4, Jones, Joseph F. Evans, Samuel B. Young, ‘Joba S, Hardy,.Charles Doughty. ‘CsAvMitphy, Joshua Robinson, David T,. Harrod, BR. P, Green asd A, L, Buntiug. Miss Ella Walker, of 830 S. Eu- taw street who -has been confined. to her home by illness, .is’miich im- Ssrovede sip tiet s Sua Garn ares THE FORUM. Epiror Arro-AMERICAN: Organization ts the slogan 0) the hour. Its advantages ate being in- dustriously exploited in all depart: ments ofendeavor. I am convinced of its great importance and com- mend the zeal of its promoters. 1 think it prudent, however, to offer at this time a word or two of cau- tion for the benefit’ of young readers who may be.interested in the sub- ject. Orgavization, as the term 1s here employed, implies the coming together of a number of persons*to combine means and energies to- wards ithe accomplishment of cer- tain ends according t2 some, ap- proved system. When: the offe:rs have been elected, laws and by-laws adopted, and plans for the prosecu: tion of the work proposed bave been agreed upon, the organization is said to be complete. 1c.is at this stage when members, filled with en- thusiasm, are more or less exposed to dangerous error. Having heard the power of or- ganization extolled and having cou- tributcd in a substantial way to give to it concrete expression as to lorm, they imagine that the thing thus created is endowed with mys- terious inherent energy by which the objects sought wili be attained without further individual co-opera- tion. Eatertaining such a notion they sit down in 4 complacent mood and await developmeuts. ‘The re- sult is disappointing, just as might be expected Organization in the abstract sig- nifes nothing more than @ mere too orios rament. . Its value depeads upon the practical use made. of it; upon the brains, skill aud persever- img activity chat gives to it impulse and direction. Some members of organizations may have imposed upon them greater responsibility tuan the rest, but none are without obligation, and it is to the faithful performance of the duties of each member that we are to look for sat- isfactory results. ‘The best organi- zation may be paralyzed by individ- ual indifference. Itis bere, as else- where, that personal devotion is the price of success. It is the im- pact of soul that imports foree to ideas and set them to work for hu- man betterment. Ir is a mistake to belong toa greater number of orgauizations than one can serve to advantage. In venders it impossible to attend all ‘the meetings held, avd thereby pre- vents the accive participation ia the work of administration so indispen- saule co the highest degree of effici- ency. The wiser course is to limit the choice toa few; stick to them, avd by close, persoval attention steadily advauce their respective welfare, Sometimes it may be found difficult to reluse to unite with other organizations when pressed with strong solicitation to do so, but re- member, you will gaia respect tor wisdom if sou stop when you know you have gone far enougi iu that direction. The caution I bring to ‘your notice is condensed into a cou ple of paragraphs which conclude this article. 1, Do not expect the organiza- tion, however complete ia arrange- ment, to run itself without your joyal support. Your preseace, thought, and money, are esscutial, The gods will not help you turn the wheel unless vou put your own shoulder to it. 2 Donot try to hitch on to too many organizations. Kemember the adage of too many irons in the fire. Avessel that plies the bay with comparative salety night soon go to ruin should its owner venture ont to sea. ‘lonsult your resources and resolutely keep withio conser- yativé bouuds. | Have no fear that your honor will be impaired by the fact that your name is absent Irom the roll of this or that organization You wiil get more praise for staying without, that you may not over- burden yourself, thaa to be found w.thin, as a grievous burden to the organization. D, W. Hays. ”. Death of Miss Liflian Bishop Miss Lillian E, Bishop; daughter of Mrs.gHelen V. Bishop, died at ber home 929 Argyle avenue at™mid- night Tuesday, after a long iloess ‘The deceased was graduated from the Colored High Schooi in 1903, at the head of herclass, and began teaching with. every promise of a bright career. After teaching about a year, ill bealth forced her to give up ber work, and for over fuir years she madea heroic fight against the malady which caused her un- timely end. Besides-her mother,she is survived by a sister, Miss~ Helen B, Bishop, a public scijool teacher. The funeral took pluce-at the St. Baroabas Catholic church. yester- day morning, a solemn requiem high mass being said by the pastor, Rev: Ci ALBrers. Interment was in Bon- nie’ Brae. Gemetery.* =. .'{ 2 -. ALIRRANIOKC IOAN oe CHAMPION “ACK” ~~ COMESTO TOWN Big Heavyweight Gives Bal- ' timore Sports Chance to See Him In- Action—Big Crowd Gather Around the Goldfield Hotel To See Him “Come Out” _ Jack Johnson,the big heavy weight top notcher, was ia the city Friday of last week, and during his stay he was the cynosute of all eyes, except when he aud Joe Gans were having a heart-ro-heart talk about the way Juhnson expects to slambang Jim Jeffries uext July. Champion Jack made his head- quarters at Joe Gans’ Goldfield Ho- tel, and the sports, real and imita- tion, gathered thereabours in order to getapeep at the first colored heavyweight champion. Early ia the evening the throng of sports was augmented by white and color- ed persons who wanted to get a glimpse of the big champion, Some went in the Goldtield to help swell the bar receipts while awaiting the exit of Mr. Jack. ashe was sched- uled to give a sparring exhibition at Richmond Market Armory before tke “members” of the club. of which “al? Kerford is the whole show. As the throng around the Gold- field was increasing, “Big Jim” Robinsou, a Lexington street sa- loonkeeper, who is kalf as big again as Jack fohnson, came along with alittle white man about one-eighth his size. he white man balked when he saw the crowd, by “Sig Jim” commanded: “Aw come on, ain’t nobody a goin’ to hurt you.” Thus reassured,the white man meek- Iy tollowed his big dusky companion into the Goldfield. aght length Johnson appeared with Joe Gans, the former lightweight king, and the throng gaped open- mouthed at what isand what has been ia the pugilistic world. “I certainly wouldn't like that make to hit me,” commented a_red- faced individual. Admirers of dif- ferent nationalities passed their opinions pro and conas to whether the big champion could take “Jeff's” measure. Then the carriages start- ed forthe Armory where another throng’met Champion Jack ‘aad saw him give a sample of his prow- ess in ibesquared circle and also make a speech, MISS CUMMINGS BECOMES BRIDE Fashionable Wedding Solemnized At Metropolitan Church—Con- tracting Parties Well Known. Miss ¥stelle Cummings, daughter of Mrs. Kiiza J. Cummings and Mr. joseph Fennell, were the principals in avery pretty wedding at Metropolitan M. EB. Church, Or- chard street, Wednesday evening at o'clock. The ceremony was per- formed by the bride’s brother, Rev. C.G. Cummings, assisted by Rev. Drs. M. J. Naylor, N. M. Carroil, of Annapolis, and Ernest Lyon, U. S. Minister to Liberia. The bride, who was given away by her broth- er, Mr, Aaron Cummings, wore a handsome gown of érepe meteor ‘trimmed with seed pearls, ‘The ma- tron of honor, Mrs. Lillian Hilton, ‘of Sharon Hill, Pa., wore a gown of lace robe over Dresden silk, The ‘bridesmaid, who was Miss Ida R. Cummings, a sister of the bride, was attired in white crepe de chine with chiffon trimmings, Little Miss ‘Marie Fennell, a daughter of the groom by his first wife, wasglower girl, Mr. Robert-Evans was best man, and the ushers were Messrs. W. Golds. Matthews, Sprigg Diggs, Richard Taylor, J. W. Henderson and W. 0. Cummings. “a Alter the wedding. ceremony .a re- ception was held at the residedce of the bride’e brother,City Councilman Harry S. Cummings, 1234 Druid “Hill-averue- _Mrs. Fennell is well know in local educational circlés,. having” been a teacher in the city schools for a aumber ot years. 2 A very largé number ot handsome aud costly presents were received by the happy couple, Mr. and “Mrs. Fennell will reside at 1509 Druid Hillaveoue. . Enroute To Philadelphia. Washington, D.C., Jav. 12—Grand Master W. L. Houston and former Giand'Master Edward H. Morris, of Obicago, Mll.. both of Grand United Order. of Odd Fellows, left: Monday for Philadelphia ~to attend. a-meeting of .the: Sub-Commitiee “of. Manaze- ‘ment: It is said:that busidess,of more ‘than usual sigaificande. will:be trans: Beted abthis eession: 6 ss ee SN a OS Sa ee ee ee Se TC a at a eo mm ena Cs CRT NO ee Se eee So ere AwEO-au Pati eGEe ATCANO ENA THC. Bere itg ‘ Baek ¥ ETT aE eee ene eae a Paci a a ee ATE I B f AT! ee eee Ne =! PES SES Ra = ee GR A alia TEMS FROM THE” “AUHLETIG NOTES. ~ | THE RENARD “(CHURCHNOTICHS CHURUH NOTICES < =.» De PAYS ME 5 CHURC ep 7p nae eee a NATIONAL CAPITAL)... ters zero Moving Picture Parlor | “°NOA erate "| Moors: catoe aoa teak Se — etn ts thls este eer Soe . j carl See tear ancee [Ree bani W. Shaw, D. Da panto am “| cet fi: attention. —Ed. 11.00 A; M, Sermon by Pastor| 11.00 A. M.. Sermon: by Pastore Two EDITORS WHO WOULD| “""* “tn stent 1230 Penna. Ave. euljene THe Retard of Highteous:| Topic: “As They’ Weat They Were ° ies ‘ : ness” - “|Cleansed Se LIKEFOR THEIR NAMES , | -Paresits should be interested in the Under New Management Sa BoM, Seal PSCUAL | eaotcs aey School Me De TOBE IN THE OFFICAIL health of their childres, Open air, 3 3.30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. AF|W.Jones,Supt. 7 Sea . aka” Tes we viene oe SPECIAL XMAS ATTRACTIONS fred Young, The Great Ratiroad Ser-| 9100 E- Ms, Meeting for Mewonlys. a 18! ig . ; SI Be ene Me GREEN BAG. abundant sleep and vigorous exer- During The Week. \mon ; 4 | Sermon by Dr-Shaw. “Topi "TAG. mS a ee a) sescecstt RCRD aoe ee iiiace Meslion, Mrid@sst nee Judge Robt. 1, Aste _ Reappoined As A Judge In The Municipal Court—It Expected That He Will Be Shortly Con firmed by The United States Senate.— A Grand Concert Giv- en By The Acolian Club-A. Number Of Prominent Visitors In The City. : jureau of the Arno-Asintcax LENCE: 1918 11th St. N. W. wosbtogton, D. OC. Jam 1—Ae was predicted io thes columns mort than 'a moath ago, Judge Robert H. Terrell, bas been reappointed as on of the five judges of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia for sterm at four years. Ib is expected that ha and his associates will De promptly confirmed by Cougrest and they will enter upon thoir new terms next week. Judge ‘ferrell is an able exponent of ene? ind an acknowledged le-der the lawave ile wa native of Virgin $, and isin his fitty-third year, ‘le fe Prraduare of Lawrence Acadesy. ab Groton, Mass., also from Howard Faiversity law department. He bas eld sevoral rmportant appointments prior to being appointed one Of the Gustices of the Peace by President Roosevelt. soso cred concert was given at the IntoSicnominational Bible, Co'l: ge ub Tnterdvyenco of Mr. and Mya. J. W. Hall, Vermont ave, on. Sunday after- ge from 4 to 6. suse wes furnish- by the Aeolin Mandolin Olub. Mrs, gen i Stewart, Mrs. Eva. B. Height, RiP Bawarat Wilson and otvers. Ad- ae eg were delivered by Prof. Kelly Miler, Mrs. Rosetta &, Lawson, Frof Jesse Lawson and Miss Henriette Vinton Davis. Mrs, Janie I. Brown via Mrs, Annie M.Rordon recitation. ‘Mr, W. D. Johnson, of Georgetown, Ky., is in the city on business, and is the guest of Mr. H.P. Slaughter. Mr. Tahason has dispo-ed of his istercet ompscrexinaton Standard, of which he has long been editor, but may em, Berkagainin journalism at ts old patnd i Lonisv.Jie, resuming the edi- forhip of the Kentucky, Standard. Beem Underwood, editor of the miine Grass Bugle, at Franklor’, Ky. vg ulgo in the tity, He istheguest o1 ‘Architect W. Sydney Eittrean. It is arGerstood that both of these gentle jen are not adverse to holding down a good-sized job in the Federal ser- Yiee, and rumor hae it that thatis the Yoason why they are here. Among other distinguished visitors in town Sre Attorney A. W. Harris, of Poters- Bune Va, br. Haztison TL Harris, of Richmovd, ¥a., who are being shown the signis by Avcoraey ‘Yoomas L. Jones. Mon. J. Douglass Wetmore will be the speaker wt Bethel Literary Tues: Gay peening of next week, Ile will speak on “some Peculiarities of Ne- pro Leadership.” MAN SHOULD LIVEA ~ LIFE OF USEFULNESS Continued from’page 1. have not been mere ornaments, but she has dived into them filling her head ing up. Miss Baity has won @ place in the hearts of her people. She is polite and courteous, and full of ambition, Lt would do your very soul good_to meet. this young. woman. Prof. Bincheon has invested his money in books too. |! will tell you all about them and hope to be able to give the pictures of the three teachers when I return to Belton next month. Tam now getting ready to. make the trip to Seotland Iwill be Bast before that time. Now if you desire to write to me send your letter to 1528 Howard street. New Orleans, Ca. I will be there next week attending the Louisi- ana Conference. ‘Now coming back. In Temple, Imet many of the friends there Called on ‘Mps. Richardson and found her daughter visiting her. Mrs. Foster, who is the Wife of that great base ball player. Rube Foster. She will remain at home for a while and then she will return to Chicago where she is making her home. ‘Then the leading tailor in town is Bob Rayford. ‘He makes clothes to order and is just the man. He is fortunate inhaving a good wife. having 3 cones is pastor of the church in Temple._ I visited Paul Quinn college, and saw Rev. D IT, Butler, sthe new president. He is doing fine work in the church or at least in the school. é Thad the pleasure of visiting Rev. R. ‘W. Strong and seeing: Central Baptist College, at Waco also Prof. A. J. Jackson, of Paul, Quinn College and _many others. Prof. Jackson is treasur- Mer of the institution, and a great man. Rev. E. J. Howard is pastor of the A. M. B. church in town. J left Waco and found my way to this piace, 1 am here with Rev. §. Sande- For, but will not be here long, for I am going to another place. Look out for me. : Advertise bY W. H. J. BECKETT. Notes for this column addressed to Mr. Beckett, care of this office, will re- ceive carefil: attention.—Ed. ‘Parents should be interested in the health of their childrea, Open air, sunshive, good food and cheer, abundant sleep and vigorous exer- cise are the best tonics that can be prescribed for the growing boy and girl. The excessive death rate for 1909 isa sure indication of the lowering vitality of the race, ‘fhe annual death rate per 1000 of the popula- tion was: Whole, 16,93; white, 15.03; colored, 27.00. Consucplion is the fatal disease. Attention needs to be given to things pertaining to health cultivation. “Jack” Dunno is mustering astrong force and Laszball will be placed on aplan equal to the old “Oriole” davs ifthis is kept up Byers, Kus- sell, Schmidt, Adkins, Maloy and Donuelly have all signed. Now jor the place and the fray, the question is settled, “Jack” John- son or “Jim” Jefferies? The girls’ basketball squad at the High School is in action and Cap- tain Neo! Johnson promises to give several exhibition games: Why not ao Athletic Club for young men? One who aims is to af Jord recreation and an opportunity lor physical development. Tlie Baltimore and Maryland Athletic Clubs are doing good worl’ and increasing in numbers. Captain Shipley is putting the boys through vigorous work jre- paratory to a basketball game in Washington, Manager Bishop is in correspon- dence with a New York basketball augregation, and a gante is likely tor the Higa School boys. The \. A.W. has done much in fostering amateur athleties and de- veloping clean sport. Such acbievements as Sheridan’s all-round record of 7,285 points, the speedy ruoning of Lunghi, Bonbag, sheppard and Robbins, the hammer throwing of Flanagau, the swim- ming of Daniels, the shot-putting of Rose, and scores of other record- breaking events mark the past year as the most successful of many vai The YM. C. As needs the sup- port ‘and co-operation of all right thiuking men. ‘Che opportunities it will afford our young men will aid them physically, mentally, morally Jed enicitually. The Carthage Take your evenmg and Sunday Meals at The Carthage. Large light furnished rooms. Free baths, Board by day or week. M. 1. PARKER, Prop. 218 WEST BIDDLE STREET. Seen dlii ine Camden House . Formerly Brintley's 225 and 227 West Camden Sireet Remodeled and refurnished with all modern conveniences, Baths, a specialty. Superb Restaurant. Fur- nished rooms 75c. and $1.00, fur- nished rooms for light house keep- ing $1.50 to $2.00 per week. Rooms with board $3.50 per week. Mrs. Leathia Smith, Prop. C. & P, Phone 3586-M St. Paul. er ce athe ie fig aie pect UE ane Pane anes ee i ee (ea ee me Beata eentmane tea aera oe 2 epee name Ge eee oe Soe itu At ee SER uae Pera 39 a T. PORTER, With Dixie Trio AT DALY’S THEATRE. . JHE RENARD Moving Picture Parlor 1230 Penna. Ave. Under New Management SPECIAL XMAS ATTRACTIONS During The Week. P.M. Jones Female Band Will Furnish . Choice and Catchy Selections. Don’t Fail to Hear Them. Frée to Patrons of this Paper. See Coupon £4 Evening Performance at Usual Hours. ree i TTT DO YOU KNOW THE POSSIBILITIES FOR MONEY. MAKING IN OWNING AND OPERATING A THEATRE IN BALTIMORE They are simply stupendous. I have studied the facts and I know Iam forming a company to build one, and require an associat or associates with some capital for the initial work A Specially Favorable Offer to the first investors. If you have some idle money to invest, {shall be glad to offer yo a wonderful opportunity to acquire a substantial interest on al enterprise that will make enormous profits WM. H. DALY, 1110 Penna. Ave, Next Week.... ..DALY’S THEATRE... Pennsylvania Ave. and Greenwillow St. THE FAMOUS DIXIE TRIO MESSRS. JENNINGS, BROWN and PORTER INSTRUMENTALISTS, VOCALISTS AND DANCERS. FRED JENNINGS, the Famous colored Banjoist, late ofCole and Johneon’s Shoo-Fly Regiment and the Smart Set Company. Mr. Jennings gives a correct impersonation of S. H. Dudley, of the Smart Set Company. ‘ANDREW BROWN, Guitarist and Comedian, late of the Cleveland Big Minstrels, and leading comedian of the “Black: Bostonians."”. MR. BROWN will deliver some of his famous songs and dances and comedy sayings that will create much laugh- ter, Mr. Brown was also connected with the Shoo-Fly Regiment, MR. J. T. PORTER; Graduate of Atlanta University also late of Cole and Johnson’s Shoo-Fly Regiment, will-render poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar, something new in vaudeville, Mr. Per- ter is also Mandolinist with the trio. ‘The Trio will be seen in'their own original sketches and they are filled with the ginger that makes the colored act of today a succers, ‘The up-to.date songs and instrumental numbers are fresh from the pens of our leading colored musicians. Mer. Carroll Cook WILL APPEAR AT THE RENARD-Next Week Le eR DS eee eT Mira ee NO eee nae os : oo : a oo | ee | i Eee a og = i _. ae. en ee oe ye Ge eee ee a se a ee ee a 8 cee fe oo oe ee, Se ee Ree ke fae oo So | eee sre ok AN te oS Ege soe oo 2 oo Pee bie ee es oe oe ee a. es eg ee Se a Cee oe oe a ee a ee a ee PORTER AND JENKINS, With Dixie Tric. NN ‘The Maryland Shoe Repairing The Greater Tea Rose -—READ AND WONDER!— : Social We desire ta call your attention to} oer this branch of our business, We are| Will give their Four nsing the best Hock Ste material in| Entertainment and Danc e market, and therefore our prices en ne es ee aris can be. We dotrarolasa | Hail, 608.N. Eufaw sir repairing. Let us do your work and | dey Evening, Jan. 27th, you will always get the best results. | lady and gentleman who atisfaction guaranteed. lead a few| the ticket hox ater 8 P. of our wonderrul low Prices: wig (presented-iree tickets, “hand sewed, 60 cents contest will take place on Ladies’ and boys’ halfsoled 25cts.. | date. $5.00 10 the wir commend ee ae axid’you'| Oharles Harris’ Orchest«: wil'be astoished to look ab them; Mr. Bd. Slater C they will be equalled to new. Mr. Turner 3 The Maryland Shoe Repairing 2. Mr. Berjamin E 705 Draid: Hill Avenue, between Sts [Ta eg ing Dee aca Heakned Ata. c $f Ls Read PherAfre-A me: ica The Greater Tea Rose Pleasure _ Social Will give their Fourth Annual Entertainment and Dance at Moses Hail, 608 N. Entaw street, Thurs- dey Evening, Jan. 27th, The first lady and gentleman who appear at the ticket hox atier'S P.M, will be presented-tree tickets, A’awaltzing contest will take place on the above date. $560 to the winners, Mr. Oharles Harris’ Orchestra. Mr. Ed. Slater Chairman. Mr.. Turner Mitchell, | | Mr, Bedjamin'B, Jones. Read The-Afro-Amezican*Ledger.:. SO ie ae oe NEUEN ERE CHURCHNOTICES WAYMAN MEM. A.M.E. —= Carroll Street near Carey Rev, David Johnson, Pastor 11.00 A; M, Sermon bv. Pastor subject: “The Reward-of Rigbteous- ness" a 2,30 P. M., Sunday School 3.30 P, M., Sermon by Rev. Ai fred Young, The Great Railroad Ser- mon, ze “seg RD Tere Sd Ll peepee. Fee eG SE 630 P. M., A. C. E. League. 730°P. M., Sermon by Pastor, Subject: "The Home-coming of the Redeemed,” : Geo. Hewlen, Supt. Mrs, Lucy Jeanings Richardson, Pres A.C. F. L. To reach the church transfer to Co- jumbia Ave. car, get off at Carey and Columbia Ave., walk one block south to Carroll street. ¢ t@r WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson, Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton, Pastor. 11 A. M., The Pastor, subject: “The Valley of Dry Bones Kevived,” or “The Valley of Vision Illustrated” 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Allen C. E. League. "7.30 PB. M., The Pastor, subject: “A Great Question Pungently Ans- wered.”” Revival Meetings are in progress, }. &, Waters, Supt. 6@P ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. uear Carrollton Ave. Rev. }, G. Martin, Pastor, 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P.M. Allen League. Special program. Excellent music for the occasion. $ P. M., Preaching by Pastor. Gleaning from Trustee Rally. Roll calling of the membership. Howard Brent, Supt. Wm, Butler, Pres. Allen League. eS-TRINITY A. M. B, CHURCH, Lingen Ave. and Biédle St. Rey, A. L. Gaines, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor 2,30 Sunday School 7.30 P. M., Preaching. pe BBENEZER A.M. BE. CHURCH Rev. |. W. Norris, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor 2.30 P.M,, Sunday School. 600 P. M., Alien C, E, League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. Revival Services continued. Classes—Sunday at Gia. M., Tues- day, Wedsesday and Thursday at 8 Herbert Frisby, Supt John Murray, Pres. of League. s@7" HANDY CHAPEL, Baker and Brace Streets, Rev. P, H. Green, Pastor. 11 A.M. Rev. Wm. H. Rogers 3 P. M., Rev A. L. Gaines, D D.. of Trinity, accompanied by his choir and congregation. Sermon to Han- dy Circle. 7.30 P.M, Pastor. ' PENNA. AVE. A. M. £, ZION CHURCH, ' Penna. Ave. near Dolphin Street Rev J. A. S. Cole, Pastor. 41,00 A. M, Preachirg by Pastor subject. “Entering tne Closet.” 2:30 P, M. Sunday School. 6 P.M. Varick C. E. 7:30'P. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject, “Gates of Heaven.” —_—_ #FPGRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dolphin and Eziing Sts. Rev. W. Edward Williams, Pastor, “The Manse,” 623 W. Lanvale St. CG. & P. Phone 2513 Madison. Sunday, 11 A. M, Preaching by the Pastor. Service at the usual hour in the evening, Rev. B. F. Glasgo, of Lincoln Uni- versity, Evangelist, under the{Gener- al Assembly's Committee, will con- duct the services each evenity during the week. Allinvited . far GASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St, & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H, Jenkins, Pastor. 9.30 A. M., Class Meeting, D. 1 Fowler, leader. 11:00 A. M., Serinon’by Pastor. 2,30 P, M., Sunday School 5.30 P.M.,.Epworth League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. ‘Tuesday and Wednesday night Class Meeting. : Thursday night, Prayer Meeting. tar ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G; Crmmings, B. D., Pastor. 9.30 A. M., and 2.30 P. M., 8. S. 411A. M., Sermoa by the Pastor, subject: “fhe Judgment Scat o! Christ.” 5 P.M. Epworth League. .8P. M., Sermon by the Pastor, sudject: "God's Compassion for, the Sianer.”” Revival services in progress. Stra-gers cordially welcomed. i. » Chas. T, Steyart; Supts.. eo pane wi Rose x Pies: of Bibi: t@7CENTENNIAL M.’E.:CHURCI Cor.'S. Carolive and Bank Sti. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastore*: 71.00 A. M., Sermon by . Pastor,’: Topic: “‘As They Went They Were’! Cleansed.” Ron ee 2:30 P. M. Sunday School, Mr..D-" W.Jones,Supt. 3.00 P. M., Mceting for Men only: Sermon by Dr. Shaw. Topic: -“Phe: Blind Man.” eos /4.P.M., Class Meetiog. Mr.-3ds.: Cooper, leader. : : 4P.M., Epworth Leagues © -2.°%! 9,00 P:M. Third ‘sermon in the, series on Buavan's Pilgrims Prox ress, ‘Subject. “he Wicked Gate.””: Revival - fires are burning—Comé. seek the Lord, Come early to Song. Service. Reception-of members. (@-WHATCOAT M. E.CHURCH, Franklin aud Pine Sts. “King’s Hill”: | Rey. Alfred Young, Pastor... Ve 2 aT Ds ‘ eS 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. George Dixon. > i 2.30, P. M., Suaday School. : 5 P, M., Epworth League. 8.00 P. M.,.Setmon by Pastor, subject: “King Berod’s Banquet and John the Baptist Beheaded.” re Prayer mecting Weduesday night- Everybody welcome. te W. C. Tongue, Supt. Miss E. Cooper, Pres. E, Sa Moving Pictures Monday; Jao. 17th, subject: “The Downward train. to Hell,” and other pictures jast as’ interesting. GREEN SPRING .M. E, CHURCH; Chattolanee, Md. Rey. R. A. Green, Pastor. 9A. M,, Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Pastor. 3 P.M., Sunday School.” 6.30 P. M., Epworth League 8 P.M, Sermon by Pastor. ‘Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs, Jane Milligan. Pres. ©: Le iGILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCIE Parrish St, near Mulberry St Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class Meeting : 41.00 A. M., Preaching, kev. Taylor 2:00 P. M., Sunday School 3.00 P. M,, Rev. I. W, Fowler. 6.00 P.-M., Christian Endeavor 8.00 P, M., Sermon to Keystone Lodge, No. 30, of Seven Wise Men, by the Pastor. G, W. Richardson, Pres. C. E-. T. H. McGowan, Supt. “@AMES MEM. M. EB. CHURCH, Carey aad Baker Sts. Rev. D. W. Hays, Pastor. 6 A. M., Class-meeting. Thos. Lane leader. 11 A. M., Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.00 P. M., Epworth Leagse, 7.00 P.M., srotherhood Prayer and Praise service. $.00 P. M., Preaching by the Pas- tor. At this service the officers: of the Methodist Brotherhood wilt: be iustallel. W. A. Jones, Supt. Chas, Paley, Pres. of League. B. M. Rhetta, Pres. Brotherhood. 3" jOHN WESLEY M, E.CHURCH Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Rey, W. H. Gaines, D. D., Pastor: 9.30 A. M., 2.30 P.M, Sunday School. : 11A.M., Sermon by the Pastor. subject, “Joseph at Dothan.” 3,00 P. M.. Sermon by the Rev. E. M. Mitchell, Evangelist. Epworth League at the usual hour §P. M., Sermon by the Pastor. Everybody cordially welcome. ‘Mr. &, Hughes, Supt. 8. S. ‘Mr. T. H Lee, Pres.E; Le $f PAUL UNITED CHRIsTiaN CHURCH 705.W. Saratoga St. <ud Floor. — ‘Phere wil! be a Sacred Song Ser- vice heid in the avove .amed church Sunday, January 16ch, at 7.30 P.M The choir will be supported by Prot Samuel Palmer’s Orchestra. There will be addresses by Bev. G. W. Whittaker aud Rev. Wm. A. Brown, We will try to make this one of the finest services that was ever held in thir church, The choir is composed of Mrs. Minnie Chambers, Martha Wilson, Mrs. John Wilsgo,- Mrs. | Lavinia Bantum, Mrs. Kate Broad- way, Mr. Samuel Hollin. Solo, Miss Minoie Chambsrs; solo; : Mrs, Violet Wright, of John ‘Wesley M. E, chor. eee Rey. Howard A. Jones, Pastor. Rev. Geo. H. Whittaker, Asst... ae PERKINS SQ.BAPt. CHURCH;. George and Ogston Streets, Rev. F. R. Williams, D: D., Pastor: 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor: Singing conducted by Miss Mitcticll 1 P.M, Sermon-to thé, Heroines, i! Jericho, Masonic Order. 3? SPECIAL NOTICE... . © Lo all Members of the C..¥..W. CoA The Annual Election ‘of ‘Officers; for the ensuiog'term will take: place, ‘on: Thursday; Jan. 27, 1910. ab8 Fe ME, at. their’ building, 1200, Oriel Hai aecaue: Please be preseatynee Line Laurel Agricultural and Industrial Institute. Will re-open under last year's managemenl, October 4th, 1809. Teachers from Tuskegee Inst., Hampton Inst., Armstrong Manual, and other reputable institutions have been secured for teaching, both in the academic and industrial departments. Instructions will be given in 17 industries comprising: Dressmaking, Millinery Plainsewing, Art and Needle work, Cooking, Basketry and Upholstery and Domestic Science. Carpentry, Cabinet Making, Architectural Prewing, Dairying, Poultry Raising, Truck Gardening and Agriculture. Those wishing to enter,"should apply at once for admission. Rooms are being rapidly taken. Twice as many students as last year are now enrolled Those entering on opening day will receive special rates. Board, tuition, washing, ironing, room, etc., $8.00 per month. All students work out a part of their board. No worthy student refused. Those wishing to enter should apply at once. All visitors are welcome. Cars every few minutes in the day. If you wish your boy or girl to enter an institution where they will he will receieve the best home training, send him to Laurel Institute. Geo. W. Clarke, Graduate Borden town Inst., and Tuskegee Inst. Principal. LAUREL INSTITUTE, LAUREL, MD GO TO.... Louis Aidt's Shoe House For Your Shoes A full line of Ladies', Misses, Chil Aren, Men, Boys and Youth Fine Shoes at Reasonable Prices. Present the "ad" in this paper and ten (10) exrrra stamps will given with your purchase. We Give Green Trading Stamps. 704 and 706 Druid Hill Ave. BALTIMORE, MD. BALTIMORE & OHIO R.R. Daily, except Sunday. 18 Sunday only. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. L.C. L.C. CHICAGO via PITA, Daily 9:35 A.M. 10:00 A.M. CHICAGO via Newark, Daily 1:35 P.M. 4:35 P.M. CINNAMON, ST. 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A number of persons have discovered that it is a cruel shame to banish the Indian from our smallest coin. And, strange to say, the criticism comes from persons who have never been understood to care a cent what became of the red man.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Short View of The Past Year Notable Achievements of Afro-Americans During 1909 Briefly Summarized—Progress Shown Along Many Lines—Individual Accomplishment—Gentenary of Lincoln and Douglass. By N. EARNETT DODSON. The past year (1809) was an epoch taking period in the life of the American Negro in all the essential elements which have marked his progress and which have made, his achievements notable. The first important event in Brooklyn was the second annual celebration of the emancipation proclamation under the auspices of the Lincoln Emancipation association, which consisted of a magnificent street parade, orations at the statues of Lincoln and Henry Ward Beecher and literary exercises at the Bridge Street A. M. E. church. The celebration was made especially interesting by the presence in the line of march of a company of the Twenty-fourth United States infantry. The year ushered in the centenary of two great Americans whose memory will ever be revered by a grateful people whose cause they championed at a time when it was not altogether safe to speak of them as anything more than so much merchandise. To Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass of blessed memory is due the credit in a peculiar sense for hastening the day of freedom's dawn for a long oppressed and humble race of people. To write of Lincoln and Douglass with the Negro left out would be like manning a ship for a voyage without engine, rudder or sail. A century from the birth of these two compatriots has wrought marvelous things in the life of the nation, changed four millions of bondmen into citizenship and declared them fit by usage, habits, custom and intelligence to become worthy members of civilized society. Closely following the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of Lincoln and Douglass was the induction into office of a new president of the United States whose desire to conserve the best interest of all the people inspired confidence in him and gave his administration a savory flavor. The departure of Mr. Taft's predecessor was coincident with his elevation to office, a thing quite out of the ordinary, but it affected neither the financial condition nor the commercial activity of the country. Afro-Americanus bade Mr. Roosevelt bon voyage, but shed no tears. The appointment by the president of Emmett J. Scott as a member of the Liberian commission was an honor worthy bestowed. Mr. Scott performed his duties with the dignity which becomes a diplomat and is considered to be excellent material for higher official recognition. Our high schools, colleges and universities reported a larger enrollment and a higher standard of proficiency among graduates than in former years. The conference on the status of the Negro in the United States, which was held in New York, was attended by influential men and women of both races. The New England Baptist missionary convention held its thirty-fifth annual meeting in Boston about the middle of June. Its annual report showed a wonderful growth in the membership of churches and that its foreign mission work in Africa and Haiti was in a flourishing condition. The return of the "Fighting Teeth" United States cavalry from the Philippine islands was hailed with delight by the Afro-American population of Greater New York and by the race generally throughout the country for the admirable record which it made abroad and also for its brilliant war record. The banquet to Matthew Henson at New York in recognition of his part in the discovery of the north pole and the reception to the Hon. Ernest Lyon and Dr. J. B. Scott at Washington for distinguished services tendered in representing the race were commended by whites and Afro-Americans as tributes of praise worthily bestowed. Dr. Booker T. Washington made two successful tours of groups of southern states in the interest of education and the bettering of racial conditions along industrial lines. Miss Violet A. Johnson was appointed assistant in the Cotuit Public Library at Summit, N. J. being the only woman of our race ever given such recognition by the white people of that aristocratic little town. The fiftieth anniversary of the martyrdom of John Brown was fittingly observed by our people in many sections of the country, notably in Boston, Brooklyn and Washington. The founding of a religious training school and Chautauqua at Durham, N.C. through the energy of Dr. James E. Shepherd was one of the most notable achievements of individual effort among us. The annual meetings of the National Negro Business league in Louisville, Ky., the National Medical association and the New England Suffrage league in Boston and the national Baptist convention in Columbus, O., were remarkable for results accomplished and for the spirit of unity which existed in the rank and file of their membership. The last two and among the most important activities of the race for the year were the decision on the part of leading men of the race to hold a semicentennial exposition in 1913 in celebration of fifty years of freedom and the annual meeting of the American Negro academy at Washington the last week in December. Director Durand's Letter Bags Question In Drawing Color Line. United States Census Director Durand has issued from Washington a letter of instructions to supervisors of census throughout the country, approved by Secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor, defining the conditions relative to the employment of Negroes as census enumerators. They are directed to select Negroes, so far as competent ones are available, to count the Negroes in those enumeration districts in which two-fifths or more of the population consists of Negroes. He does not consider it desirable that in the south Negroes should enumerate white families, and he informs the supervisors that it will be necessary in many enumeration districts to appoint both a white and a Negro enumerator. The director's letter to the supervisors is as follows: Sir-II is exceedingly important to the interests of the people of the United States and particularly to the people of the southern states that the coming census should give complete and accurate information with regard to the Negro race. It is probable that the census will show approximately 10,000,000 of that race in the United States. In large districts in the south Negroes constitute more than half of the population—in fact, in many of the enumeration districts established by the census bureau they will constitute from 75 per cent to nearly 100 per cent of the population. Negroes can doubtless obtain the information required by the census from members of their own race more accurately than white enumerators. In various of the southern states nearly employ Negro enumerators to take the school census of the Negro population. This is true, for example, in Montgomery, Ala., and in Savannah, Ga. This practice shows that the white men of the south themselves recognize the desirability of employing Negroes to do work of this character among their own race. You are therefore hereby directed to select Negroes as enumerators of the Negro population so far as competent Negroes offer themselves for the position in those enumeration districts in which a large proportion of the population—say two-fifths or more—consists of Negroes. On the other hand, I do not consider it desirable that in the south Negroes appointed as enumerators should be authorized to enumerate white families. It is certain that in many if not most parts of the south Negro enumerators would not be able to obtain as accurate statistics regarding the white population as white enumerators could. It will therefore be necessary in many enumeration districts to appoint both a white enumerator and a colored enumerator in order that the entire population may be properly enumerated. It is understood, of course, that all applicants for the position of enumerator, whether white or colored, should be subjected to such tests regarding their efficiency as may be prescribed in order that only competent persons may be employed. CAN JEFFRIES COME BACK? Sermon by Rev. J. H. Timbrell Answered by Dr. R. C. Ransom. The Rev. John Hamilton Timbrell of Cedar Cliff, N. J., seems to be very much troubled because Jack Johnson holds the world's championship title in pugilism. In order to give vent to his feelings from the pulpit for the benefit of his congregation he forsook spiritual admonition for a season and selected for his theme, "Can Jeffries Come Back?" To this query the Rev. Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom, pastor of the Bethel A. M. E. church, New York, answered the Rev. Mr. Timbrell by asking, "Is the white brute any better than the black brute?" Dr. Ransom said in the course of his sermon: "The white folks seem to think that it's necessary for a white man to beat Johnson to regain the white supremacy. But Mr. Jack Johnson isn't worrying about the black supremacy. He's simply trying to thrash any man in the world regardless of his color. This is an insignificant incident in the great fight the Negro race is beginning with the whole world to gain recognition." AFRO-AMERICAN ELKS LOSE. Appellate Court Sustains Morschauser's Decision—Case Stubbornly Fought. By a decision of the appellate division filed in the Westchester county (N. Y.) clerk's office, Dec. 31, 1900, the decision of Justice Morschauser restraining the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Afro-American Elks of the World from using the ritual, password, pin and colors of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, white, was affirmed. The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of New York brought the action through John F. Brennan. Hearings were held in Poughkeepsie, Brooklyn and White Plains, with the result that Judge Morschauser granted the injunction. The appellate division, however, allows the Afro-American Elks to appeal to the court of appeals. To Incorporate the Coleman Home. The movement which has engaged the attention of several prominent whites and Afro-Americans of Pittsburg for some time looking toward the incorporation of the Coleman Industrial Home For Afro-American Youth took definite shape at a recent meeting which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Coleman on Wylie avenue. The officers of the temporary organization are Counselor W. H. Stanton, chairman, and Mrs. Sadie Hamilton, secretary. Five persons are on the committee on constitution, of which Hezekiah Anderson is chairman. Married Ladies' Club Makes Merry. The eighth annual reception of the Twin City Married Ladies' club of Pittsburg, which was held at Continental hall on Thursday evening, Jan. 6, was largely attended. Being an invitation affair, it brought together a select company of persons from the most prominent families of the city. The admission fee of $1 a couple also included the full dinner by courses. five Years in Newark.Public Schools. James M. Baxter, whose death occurred recently at Newark, N. J., had the distinction of being the only Afro-American who has served in the position of principal of a public school in Newark. He had completed forty-five years' service in the Newark educational system, and to him was given much credit for the opening of schools for colored children in Newark. His death recalls a lively contest as to the right of a colored child to enter high school upon graduating from the grammar school. The controversy ended with a decision in favor of the Negro race after an earnest plea from the colored principal. He insisted that colored grammar graduates have the same privilege of entering the Newark high school as others who had met the requirements of the -grammar grades, and the first Negro pupil to be so admitted was graduated under Mr. Baxter. His last official position was as principal of the Market street school in Newark, an institution exclusively for colored children. Mr. Baxter was sixty-four years old. He was born in Philadelphia and began teaching in Newark in 1864. He was then only nineteen years old. A widow and five children survive him. One of the colored principal's sons is a dentist. Dr. James L. Baxter; another is a student at the University of Pennsylvania, and there is a daughter who teaches school in Newark. Mr. Baxter received glowing tributes from city officials and members of the Newark board of education. MAINSTAY OF BUSINESS. How a Virginia Boy Became Editor, Business Man and Politician. Business Man and Porteian. Samuel Jacob Davis, secretary of the New Krocheli (N. Y.) Co-operative Business league and of the Westchester County Negro Republican league and city editor and business manager of the League Journal, was born in Petersburg, Va., and is one of the best known and best liked colored men in Westchester county. Going to New York at an early age, he secured employment in one of the leading banking houses in New York city as a messenger, where he made good. By close application to the duties of his position he acquired a working knowledge of business methods and bookkeeping. He is one of the founders of the Business league and is its secretary and manager. The league without a man of his resources could not exist very long. He has been continued in office ever since the Business league was established, four years ago. His en- T. E. SAMUEL J. DAVIS. terprise and public spirit have done much to give the league a standing in the business world. Today the league owns and controls $48,000 of real estate in New Rochelle, including a fine public hall at 24 Brook street, where "smiling Samuel" has his offices. It is said that he may be "struck by lightning" some day for his work in swinging the colored vote into the right path. Let us hope so. An Original Negro Institution. We are pleased to note the continued growth in numbers, influence and material benefit to the race of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers. It is an original Negro institution which has withstood the onslaught of gainsayers and prejudice minded persons both in church and state. It has a membership of nearly 100,000 and employs a large number of our young men and women as clerks, stenographers, deputies and head workers. The home office is at Richmond, Va. Series of Concerts by K. of P. Band. The growth in numbers, proficiency and public favor of the Knights of Pythias First brigade band of Pittsburgh has so encouraged, its leader, H. C. 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Doan's Kidney Pills cured me of kidney disease and I have had practically no trouble from my kidneys since." She—How far can your ancestry be traced? He—Well, when my grandfather resigned his position as cashier of a county bank they traced him as far as China, but he got away.—Pittsburg Observer. CURE THE BEST MEDICINE FOR COUGHS AND Colds T Stops Lameness Much of the chronic lameness in horses is due to neglect. See that your horse is not allowed to go lame. Keep Sloan's Liniment on hand and apply at the first sign of stiffness. It's wonderfully penetrating — goes right to the spot — relieves the soreness — limbers up the joints and makes the muscles elastic and pliant. Mr. G. T. Roberts of Resaca, Ga, R.F.D. No. 1, Box 43, writes: "I have used your Liniment on a horse for sweetness and effected a thorough cure. I also removed a spavin on a mule. This spavin was as large as a guinea egg. In my estimation the best remedy for hammess and soreness is We Buy FURS Hides and Wool Sloan's Liniment Mr. H. M. Gibbs, of Lawrence, Kans. R.F.D. No. 3, writes: "Your Lin- iment is the best that I have ever used. I had a mare with an abscess on her neck and one oak, bottle of Sloan's Liniment entirely cured her. I keep it around all the time for galls and small swellings and for everything about the stock." Sloan's Liniment will kill a spavin, curb or splint, reduce wind puffs and swollen joints, and is a sure and speedy remedy for fistula, sweeney, founder and thrush. Price 500. and $1.00 Sloan's book on horsees, cattle, sheep and porchery sent free. Address Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Boston, Mass., U.S.A. C. P. Bartling, 136 Middle St., New Bern, N. C., says: "For some time I suffered from a severe case of kidney complaint. I had dull, grinding backaches and pains across my loins, and felt miserable in every way. Often I was in such a condition that I could not attend to my work. The kidney secretions were irregular in passage and unnatural, plainly showing that my kidneys were not performing their functions properly. Learning of Doan's Kidney Pills, I decided to try them and procured a box at Bradham's Drug Store. I began their use as directed and in a short time they effected a complete cure." (Statement given Apr. 2, 1903.) On Jan. 25, 1908, Mr. Bartling said: "I gave a statement publicly recommending Doan's Kidney Pills in 1903 and at this time I gladly confirm all I then said. I have had no trouble from my kidneys since this remedy cured-me." A TRIAL FREE Try Doan's Kidney Pills without cost. Cut out this coupon and mail it to Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. A FREE TRIAL Box of Doan's Kidney Pills will be mailed you promptly. A. C. L. Genealogical. A Helping Hand. Here's the Proof. DR. BENZERG Brewmaster Golden Wine Brewery 1880 M. W. K. K. K. K. 1880 SLOAN'S BOTTLE LINIMENT SALMON PAIN Made in the U.S.A. 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GREEN'S 2008, Eox B, Atlanta, Ga. PATENTS Watson B. Coleman, Washington, D.C. Bookfair, High reference. Best repita. The First Thing. Mrs. Wise — So you're going to marry and go to housekeeping, eh? Why, you don't know the first thing about keeping house. Miss Pert—Oh, yes, I do! Mrs. Wise—I'd like to know what? Miss Pert—The first thing is to get a man to keep house for. An Egg Nogg Party P Was given by the members of the White Apron Social on last Thursday evening January 6, at the home of Mrs. Ellen Fisher, of 531 West Biddle street. A very pleasant evening was spent with their friends, those-invited were; Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, Messrs. Wm. Watts, James Fisher, Richard Tolbert, Mack Hawkins, John C Simpson, James L. Robertson, James H. risher. The table was tastefully decorated and laden with choice delicacies of the season and served by the following members of the social; Mrs. Lewis Morris, Mrs. Bessie Brown, and Misses Grace Fletcher and Ina Madison. A Musical Treat. The Musical given at The Madison St. Presbyterian Church, last Friday evening, was a grand affair. The opening chorus, "O. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem," with Mr. Wm. Butler as soloist, was beautifully rendered. The soloist of the evening, Miss Chase, of Washington D. C., rendered her selections in a most acceptable manner, being enchored two and three times after each rendition. She wasably supported by Miss Anna Vanderhoop, soprano, and Miss Lucy D. Slowe, contralto. The readings of Miss Alma Kelly were highly appreciated. An instrumental sextet, with Mr. Henry Anderson, soloist, gave two numbers, which were quite pleasing. The program concluded with a piano solo by Mr. U. Chambres and two selections by a chorus of twenty voices, ably directed by Mr. James F. Fessenton, conductor of Madison street church choir. Much of the success of the occasion was due to the efforts of Mrs. Minnie Harvey, under whose supervision the musical was given. Old Baltimorean Passes Away. Mrs. Elizabeth Anthony, 512 Robert street departed his life, on Monday January 3rd 1910 at 5.15 o'clock at her late residence. Mrs. Anthony was one of Baltimore's old residents, having come here in the year 1861 where she remained until her death. The funeral, which took place on Thursday, at 2.30 P. M. was attend ed by a large number of friends and relatives. The pallbearers were her three sons, Richard, Theodore and George Anthony, and her son-in-law Joseph P. Wilson. B sides her husband Mrs. Anthony leaves, four sons three daughters and three grand- children to mourn their loss. Inter- ment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Confirmation At St. James Bishop Murray will visit St. James Church, Park avenue and Preston street, on next Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, for the purpose of celebrating Holy Communion, preaching, and administering the holy Rite of Confirmation. A fine musical program has been specially arranged for the occasion, under the direction of Mrs. Lottie Ringgold, who has charge of the Music at St. James Church. Willing Workers Feed Poor. The Willing Workers Circle of the Kings Daughters and Sons under the leadership of Mrs. Melissa Minor, distributing forty-three dinners thru out the city on Christmas day. Mrs. Melissa Minor, Pres. Mrs. M. Rideout, see. Ministerial Alliance To Meet The Ministerial Alliance will meet at the Grace Presbyterian Church Dolphin and Bitting streets, on Monday morning, January 17, at 11 o'clock. Order of the day, "The Provident Hospital." Gave A Tea. Mrs. John A. Hall gave a tea at their home, 345 W. Preston street, Friday night, in honor of Mrs. Lizzie Bouds, of Atlantic City, Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reigs, Miss Julia Steveus and Miss Emma Schrols. A Quiet Wedding. Miss Lena Hall and Mr. Frederick Arkdale were the principals in a wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Wise, 145 West Montgomery street, Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Arkdale are now in Norfolk, Va., where they went to break the news to the bride's father and incidently seek the parental blessing. Upon their return they will reside in the suburbs. Miss Daisy Anthony wishes to thank her neighboas and friends for their kindness during her mother's illness and death, which happened January 3rd, 1910. They Turned Out In Large Number To Receive The Many Good Things At Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church. The Loving Service Workers' Circle of King's Daughters and Sons of Sharp Street Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, gave their tenth annual treat to the poor children of the city on Friday afternoon of last week in the lecture room of the church. Long before the doors were open the children were anxiously waiting outside notwithstanding the very cold weather. A pair of stocking well-filled with candy, cakes, oranges and toys, with many garments of various kinds that had been kindly donated by many friends. Mr. John Henry Smith was the Santa Claus, and filled the part to nature, and contributed a large box of candy and cake as his share of the amusement. Mr. J. M. Ralph entertained the children with the "Seven Planets" and Mr. Daly gave a benefit for the purpose, which realized a neat sum. Many other donations were received. Miss Estelle Young is the leader, and Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, chairman. Dancing Class Closes. A great deal of interest and gossip has been occasioned by the closing of the Monday evening dancing class, under the direction of Prof. L. E. Toomey. The class, which was very well attended by the younger society set, was organized in the fall of 1908 and since that time had been one of the chief weekly social events among those young folk folk who delight in tipping the fantastic toe. On Mouday of last week, the class gave its annual Christmas dance, and that is supposed to have started the row. A number of the young men, who are the leading members of the class, rebelled at what they termed the infringement of the instructor upon their perogatives, and from that moment it was seen that the hall on Paca street would the too small to hold the instructor and the "insurgents." The female portion of the class stuck nobly to the "gallant swains" and thus the Christmas party also proved to be the last party of the Monday Evening Dancing Class. Sunday School Elect Officers. At a meeting of the teachers of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School, last Tuesday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: Mr. Thaddens Copeland, superintendent; Mr. George S. Whyte, assistant superintendent; Miss Henrietta Goldsborough, treasurer; Miss Laura Campbell, secretary; Mr. Edward Barnett, chorister; Miss Sarah Jackson, superintend of the primary department; Mr. A. J. ackson, assistant secretary; Mr. Merry Brock, librarian; Mr. Winfield Jones, assist libraria; Miss Alice Brooks, librarian of primary department; Miss Annie Nichols, pianist; Mrs. Mary S. Roberts, assistant pianist; Messrs. John Pratt, D. G. Hill, jr., and William Bell, ushers. Celebrate Marriage Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Smith, of 1701 Dual Hill avenue, celebrated the eighth anniversary of their marriage on Thursday evening of last week. Among the out-of town guest were Miss Lottie Handy, of Alantic City; Mr. and Mrs. Lottie Vernon, of Providence, R. I.; Miss Helen Burton, of New York; and Miss Mabel Mayer, of Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Murray Entertains Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murray, of 1813 Drunid Hill avenue, entertained few friends, on Monday of last week. Refreshments were served and a most pleasant time was spent Among those present were: Misses Susie Ross, Emma Norris, Annie Russell, Eiffie Green, and Messrs. Harr, Norris, Herbert Frisby, Edgar Frisby and W, Badger. St. Andrews Society At Church St. Andrew's Malc Beneficial Society, attended divine services at S. Francis Roman Catholic church, Calvert and Plensant streets, last Sunday night. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Father Plantvigne. The attendance was large. Special music-with orchestral accompaniment, under the direction of Mr. Ambrose Briscoe, and Mrs. Thresa B. Stewart, organist, was a special feature of the service. Mr. Charles Woodland is president of the society. MUSICAL HELD Mesdames B. Giles and W. O. Wilson gave an informal musical at their home, 1621 Druid Hill avenue, Thursday evening of last week, in honor of Dr. Ernest Lyon, American Minister to Liberia; Prof. S. P. McDonald, a noted tenor singer of Philadelphia; Mrs Hurley, of St. Louis, and Mrs. Ida L. Purnell, of Newport, R. I., Mrs. Giles' sister. The following delightful program was rendered: PART I. Piano solo, "Chant Sans Paroles" Mr. Wm. L. Wilson. Violin solo, "Agdante" Mr. T. Henderson Kerr Violin solo, "The Rosary" Mr. James D. Johnson Barytone solo, "The Brigand" Mr. T. R. Parker Soprano solo, (a) "Aweary" (From the Land of Afterwhile) (b) "Grass and Roses" Miss Amelia F. Peck Tenor solo, "Ispirez Moi" Mr. S. P. McDonald Tin Flageolet solo, "Intermezzo" (Cavalleria Rusticana) Mr. Thaddeus S. Peck. PART II. Darytone solo. "An Arabian Romance" Mr. T. R. Parker Tenor solo, "Comfort Ye" (Messiah) Mr. S. P. McDonald Reading, Mrs E. B. Parker Tin Flageolet solo, "Largo" Mr. Thaddeus S Peck Soprano solo, (a) "Snow-flakes" (b) "Pictures" (From 1000 Miles From Dixie) Miss Amelia F. Peck Cello solo, (a) "Ave Maria" (b) "Scherzo" Mr Wm. L. Wilson Tenor solo, (a) "When Song is Sweet" (b) "Requiem" (c) "Eleanore" Mr. D. P. McDonald. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Cummings, Dr. and Mrs. S. B. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Purnell, Miss Alice Peck, Miss Ella Peck, Mrs. Height, Mr. Thaddens Peck, Miss Maggie Giles, Miss Annie Smith and Mrs. Smith. At the conclusion of the program the guests were entertained with a supper. A Grand Ovster Supper Will be given under the auspices of the members of Queen Esther Court No. G. G. U. O. of Nazarites, on Thursday Evening, Jan. 27th, 1910 at the Nazarite Tabernacle, Calvert street, near Centre. An excellent program will be rendered. M. E. E., M. H. Dorhm, President P. M. E. S., F. A. Wright, Sec'y. P. M. E. S., S. Richardson, Treas M. E. S., Eliza Lively. W. E. S. Julia R. Johnson. P. G. W. S, Henry K. Boyer. Special music. No postponement on account of weather. 2t Have your Hair Dressing, Manure- and Massage done by ern Section of the City. Sole Distributor for Nu-Hair Restorer. S.E.Cor. Jefferson & Caroline Sts Over the Drug Store. 1m-11-20 W. A. RILEY. SHAVING PARLOR. Strictly up-to-date. All styles of hair cutting, 15 cents. Prompt service 1537 Pennsylvania Avenue, Near Mc Mechen Street. 1200 Drumm Hill Avenue. Sunday Afternoon at 5 o'clock Two prominent citizens will be present and address the meeting. Minister Lyon who was to have addressed the meeting on last Sunday, was not present on account of not arriving in the city from Tuskegee, Ala., before Monday evening, last, will speak on Sunday, also Mr. John Henry Smith, of Sharp Street Church, will speak. Special music. All invited. Mrs. M. Minor, Chairman, will preside. A clean towel to every customer Stylish Hair Cutting a Specialty Tools well Sterilized. Children's Hair Cutting a Specialty WILLIAM JOHNSON 544 W. LANVALE STREET Up-to-Date Antiseptic Shaving Parlor. Cigars and Tobacco of all Kind Electric Massage. BRAIBS Comblings Bought POINDEXTER 831 Druid Kill Ave Hairdresser to Society Manicuring Massage Sole-Agent for Ideal Scalp Food Can be Rented For Any and an! all occasions for $20.00 per night with bar privileges. Apply to Emil Davidge, Manager, 211 North Carlton street. We advertise all affairs here. A First-class Moving Picture Parlor, AT 1115-17 W. SARATOGA ST. Half block from Carey St. car. Ellicott City and Edmouson Avenue cars pass the doors. The only Moving Picture Parlor in the city that is absolutely owned, operated and controlled by colored people, and opened to all the people. The prettiest, most convenient and best equipped house for colored people onhe city. The lovely sl ope and situation of the chairs allows every one to sit comfortable and see. A four foot hallway on either side between two fire-proof walls, as exits, which makes it absolutely safe in case of fire. First-class Motion Pictures. Illustrated Song and Light Vaudeville. Pictures Changed Daily ADMISSION 5 CENTS. A. H. PITTS & C. H. JONES, Incorporators. Next Weeks Attraction The Merry Milk Maid Opera under the auspices of the women of Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church Under the Direction of Prof. L. Ellsworth Toomey. The Popular Instructor UNION CONCERT HALL, E. Baltimore St., Near Exeter. Thursday Evening, January 20th, 1910. 8 P. M. Ladies' coat suits, $2.50 to $10.00; separate coats, size 30, 25c.; shirt waists, 25c.; separate skirts, $1.00 to $6.00; trimmed hats, 25c. to $1.50; shoes, 25c. to $1.50; men's overcoats, $1.50 to $5.50; men's suits, $3.50 to $7.00. Clothing for children very cheap; also wedding and evening dresses. Lace curtains for sale. All business strictly confidential. Open from S.A.M to 11 P.M. Terms reasonable. Mme. Elise Page Brown BOSTON'S FAMOUS FOOT SPECIALIST AND BEAUTY CULTURIST Corns, Bunions and Ingrowing Toe Nails treated and removed without pain. Classes are in session daily from 9 to 12 A.M., and 2 to 6 P. M. where competency is taught in Hair Dressing, Manicuring, Facial and Scalp Treatment, and Shampooing. The Banneker Reality & Investment Co. of Baltimore City Capital Stock $5000.00, Shares $25.00. We are offering to the public for sale a small amount of our capital stock at $25.00 per share, cash or payable $1.00 down and 50 cents per week on each share. We pay 7 per cent, interest on all paid-up stock. Write or call at our office for any information desired. Carlos C. Jennings, Manager, 327 St. Paul St., Baltimore, Md. A fine casket worth $65 00, in black cloth, steel gray or white, plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-fired hearse, either black, gray or white. to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest-designs. Miss Annie Frances Maud.....Miss Sarah Owens Myrtle.....Miss Carrie Williams Margery.....Miss Hilda Biddle Fay.....Miss Louisa Thompson ADMISSION Rev. W. A. C. HUGG CLOTHING M. C. BROWN, (Private Largest and Cheapest House Ladies' coat suits, $2.50 to $4. shirt waists, 25c.; separate skirts, $1 $1.50; shoes, 25c. to $1.50; men's or $3.50 to $7.00. Clothing for child evening dresses. Lace curtains for trial. Open from 8 A. M. to 11 P. M. Ame. Elise —BOSTON'S FAMOUS AND BEAUTY Corns. Bunions and Ingrowing Toe pain. Classes are in session daily. P. M. where competency is to curing, Facial and Scalp Tr STUDIO A GREAT REDUCTION Prices below Cost. Come THE METROPOLITAN 1637 Penna. Ave. bet. M. Open unt Ladies' Skirts (Panama dress) ..... 87c Ladies' Coats ..... $1.25 Ladies' Suits ..... 5.00 Ladies' Isabella and Sable fur neck pieces ..... 2.39 Ladies' Dressing Sacques, elder- down ..... 49 Ladies' Automobile Hoods ..... 23c Ladies' Coat Sweaters ..... 95c Ladies' Voile Skirts ..... 4.23 Ladies' Silk Scarfs, all colors ..... 25c Children's dress piais. ..... 91 yd Outing Flannel ..... 56 yd Muslins) ..... 56 yd Children's Coats ..... 75cta Children's Dresses ..... 39&75c Infants' Long Caps ..... 89c 100 Children's Corded Silk, Vel- vet and Plush honeys ..... 50c Infants' embroidered Silk Caps ..... 9c The Banneker Reality & Invest Incorporated under the law Capital Stock $5000 00. Shares for sale a small amount of our cap or payable $1,00 down and 50 pay 7 per cent, interest on all paid for any information desired. Blanche.....Miss Edith Daly Auita.....Miss Rachel Tyler Juanitu.....Mme. A. Johnson Syvia.....Miss Lillian Dolman Weaver Farmer Sim.....Mr. Floyd Watts Farmer Joe.....Mr. Garret Rawlings The Judge.....Mr. Charles Carroll Commodore.....Mr. Grant E. Biddle The German Doctor. Mr. Allen Brown The Captain.....Mr. Julius Johson 2145 Division St. (Dwelling) use in Northwest Baltimore 0.00; separate coats, size 36, 25c; 1.00 to $6.00; trimmed hats, 25c. to mercoats, $1 50 to $5 50; men's suits, dren very cheap; also wedding and sale. All business strictly confiden- tions reasonable Page Brown FOOT SPECIALIST— CULTURIST Nails treated and removed without by from 9 to 12 A.M., and 2 to 6 drawn in Hair Dressing, Mani- treatment, and Shampooing. 569 DOLPHIN ST. UN AND MARKED SALE DOWN early and get your Choice. DEPARTMENT STORE, Mechen and Wilson Sts. 19 P.M. Children's Sweaters. 39c $1.50 Men's dark blue flannel double breasted shirts! 98c 50c Men's Ribbed Shirts & Drawers. 39c 39c Percale Shirts. 25c 50c Sweaters. 39c 25c Neckwear slightly soiled Waiters' Jackets, white & black. 43c Men's Gloves, worsted, buckskin. and Cashmere..... 50c. extra size fleeced line shirts..... Black Satteen working shirts..... 51.00 Stiff bosom shirts slightly soiled large sizes..... Left-over trimmed hats..... White and black plumes..... 52.50 & 53.30 Ladies' Shoes sizes 1 to 4.....$1.50 Boys' Suits.....$1.00 Investment Co. of Baltimore City of the State of Maryland. $25.00. We are offering to the public initial stock at $25.00 per share, cash ents per week on each share. We up stock. Write or call at our office Persons sending articles for publication must sign name and address, not necessary for publication but for the protection of the publisher of the paper. Letters must have a two cent stamp placed upon it to insure proper delivery. All written matter must be fully prepaid. Because a letter is unsealed gives it no right to a one cent postage. Miss Mable Nalle, of Culpepper, Va., spent ten days in this city visiting relatives. Before returning, she will stop in Washington for a few days. Mr. G. B. Hughes, of Culpepper, spent a few days in the city on a visit to his son, Charles E. Hughes. Miss Emma J. Wise, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lulu Pitts and Miss Florence Pinkrey, of 145 W. Montgomery street, has returned to her home in Crisifld, Md. Miss Marie C. Turner, of Boston Mass., is spending part of the winter with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel S. Briscoe, of 320 W. Preston street. Mrs. Lila G. Bishop, spent the New Year holidays in Washington, with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Adams, of 519 2nd street, S. W. Miss Alice Roberta Douglas, has returned to Harthorn Memorial College of Richmond, Na., after spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Douglass, of 1912 Division street. Card of Thanks. Mrs. Chas. Newton wishes to thank her many friends for their beautiful floral designs and kind words of sympathy, at the death and funeral of her beloved husband who departed this life on Wednesday, January 5th, 1910. New Year Recention Miss Lizzie and Miss Rosa Bond gave a New Year Reception to their many friends at their residence, 318 Falls Road, West Roland Park. The decorations were pink roses ferns and holly. The guests were entertained with several musical selections after which they were ushered into the dining room, there to partake of the delicacies of the season. Death of Mr. Dennis Queen. Deuis Queen, a well-known citizen of Laurel, Md., died suddenly on last Sunday, January 9th, age 50 years. The funeral took place from the St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is survived by a brother, Mr. Dora W. Queen, and Mrs. Ellen Mitchell, of Baltimore. In Memoriam. In loving remembrance of Chas. H. Sorrell, beloved husband and father of Marie C. and Tertha N. Sorrell, who departed this life three years ago, December 14 1907. Keep green, dear Lord, a grave that lies. Beneath the wide and starry skies. Keep sweet with sleep and give him rest. Whose hands are folded on his breast. While peaceful slumber fills his eyes. By his wife and daughter. Death Of Mrs. Harriet Williams. Mrs. Harriet Ann Williams, departed this life in full triumph of faith, at her late residence Cowdensville, Md., on Saturday, January 8th 1910. The funeral services took place from the church and were conducted by Rev. Joseph Gwynn, pastor of the A. M. E. Church at this place. Mrs. Williams was born at her late home in the year 1831, and was a member of said church for 19 years and was well known and expected in the community. There are two sons and three daughters left to mourn their loss, Mrs. Charlotte Rebecca Najarro, of Cuba; Mrs. Sophia Williams Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Robinson, Mr. Christopher Williams, Rev. Chas Williams, who served as pastor of the above named church for seven years and is now the energetic pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, in Hagerstown, Md. Rev. C. H. Murray, the Pressing elder of the Hagerstown District, was present and assisted in the services. NOTICE. For proper instruction in Dress Making and, the McDowell System, join the night classes now being conducted at 232-Dolphin St., on Tuesday and Friday evenings from 8 to 10 o'clock. Separate classes in Embroidery and Millinery.