The Afro-American

THE AFFAIR AMERICAN LEDGER. VOL. XVIII. NO. 18. COLORED FOLKS ARE TALKING TOO MUCH ITHURTS THE RACE ALL THE TIME BY PUTTING THINGS IN WITHE FOLKS PAPERS. Takes No Stock In Georgia Folks Trying To Run Bishop Smith Out Of Georgia-Rev. Dr. E. P. Jones Doing Much Good For His Race-Lawyer Howard A Brilliant Young Man-A Dentist Who Knows His Business Bride Gets A Ten Thousand Port Gibson, Miss. - You find me here in Mississippi, and I will be out of the state next week when you are reading this letter, and I have been doing some getting around since I saw you last. I do not know whether I told you about the Reformers last week or not, but they had a fine meeting, and I think accomplished some good for the race and people. - The Reformers is an institution brought into this world by Rev. E P. Jones, D. I., of Vicksburg, a leader of men. He has been in this world and is doing some good. I am anxious to see him at the head of the great Odd Fellows in this country, and if things turn out all right he will be after next September. I think I have mentioned to you before Hon. W. P. Howard. He is one of the greatest young men in the whole South, and is making it go right here in the South on law. That young man before he went out in the world to do business prepared himself. He has been through one of the best schools in the whole country, and got some law in his head. When he gets before a jury of white men they hear him. He knows what to say, how to say it, and in my opinion he is doing much to help to lift up this race of ours, and I am real proud of him. Lawyer P. W. Howard has put out his shingle right in Jackson, purchased a home, and is now going to the front, and I think he will take his place among the great Americans. I think I told you I spent a few days in Greenville with many friends. Had the pleasure of talking with John W. Strauther, the noted business man. He is not a man of noise, but as deep as the ocean, and as broad as the whole world. He is at the head of the Calanthes in this country. If I had the time I would have more to say to you about him. I will not do all the saying this time. I have spent a few days in Helena, I stopped with Rev. A. H. Miller and wife. If you remember I told you about A. H. Miller and his wealth when I was in town before, and mentioned his daughter, Miss Maria Estell Miller. Perhaps it would be a surprise for you to know that she is no more. When I say Miss Marla Estell Miller is no more, you will put on a sad look, but I do not want you to look sad. She is not dead, but has changed her name. It was on the 16th of January that she joined hands with Dr. D. A. E. Johnston, one of the most successful dentists of Helena, and this is saying nothing about color. Ability is colorless. The wedding took place at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Miller, and was performed by Rev. I. M. Burgan, pastor of the A. M. E. church. It happened early in the morning because they wanted to take a trip, and left for Pine Blunf, where lives the parents of the bridegroom. That is the mother, because the father has gone to his eternal rest. He was a great man during his days and spent his life trying to train the young of the land, and devoted time in training his own children, a commendable thing. There were many people to greet the couple when they reached town. The station was crowded. You see he was well known in town, and his parents being so well thought of, naturally the people would turn out. It was not long before dinner was served, such a dinner as Mrs. Johnston can serve. It was in keeping with the occasion. There were many other features but time will not permit me to mention. Then returning to Helena, the friends gave a banquet to the newly married couple, together with Miss Continued on page 5. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1910. COLORED CATHOLICS DEDICATE CHURCH COLORED CATHOLICS DEDICATE CHURCH IN THE MOST FASHIONABLE PART OF THE CITY AND ON ONE OF ITS PRINCIPAL STREETS. Purchased At A Cost Ot Eighty- Five Thousand Dollars—Arch Bishop Ryan And Many Noted Prelates Present-A Feature In The Religious Life Of Philadelphia-How The Nandsomest Church Edifice Devoted To Religious Work Among Colored Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 7—Yesterday was a red letter day in the history of the colored Catholics, and a day long to be remembered in the annals of the religious life of the Afro-Americans of this city. The event was the dedicatory services of the new Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, which had been recently purchased and fitted up at a cost of more than eighty-five thousand dollars, on Broad street near Fairmount avenue, one of the most fashionable streets in the city. The church was formerly the property of the Central Presbyterian Church, and was purchased by the Holy Ghost Fathers, for the worship of the colored Catholics in the northern part of the city. The services were participated in by prominent clergy of this archdiocese. New York, Baltimore and Washington. The exercises were presided over by Arobishop Ryan, and the entire edifice had been handsomely decorated for the occasion. Rev. J. Sladelwuan, C. S. Sp., sang the solemn high mass, attended as deacon and sub-deacon by Futn r Quill, S. J., and Father Charles R. Uncles, the latter being from the diocese of Baltimore. The sermon was delivered by Father J. Murphy, provincial of the Holy Ghost Fathers. At the conclusion of the sermon Archbishop Ryan made an improper address, congratulating the congregation upon their new temple or worship, and the Fathers of the Holy Ghost, who had devoted their time and effort to laboring so successfully among them. He wished the pastor of the church, Rev. J. H. Croneberger, success in his labors and gave the entire assemblage the apostolic blessing. There are two large halls in the rear of the church which will be devoted to educational work under the direction of the religious order of which Mother Cathine Drexell, is the head. The entire property has a frontage on Broad street of 120 feet and a depth of 90 feet. The new parish was started about two years ago as a mission at 836 Broad street, by Rev. A. Emerick, S. J. He was succeeded last May by Rev. Joseph H. Cronenberger, C. S. Sp. The mis ion grew so rapidly that it was compelled to seek new quarters. Fath r Cronenberger was formerly stationed as assistant at St. Peter Claver church, at 12 h and Lombard streets, the first of its kind to be established in this city for colored Catholics. The building is an imposing brown granite edifice, and has a four-story brick parsonage adjoining. Over the centre door in the facade has been placed the coat-of-arms of the Holy Ghost Fathers, who have charge of the parish, and consuls of a dove, emblematic of the Holy Ghost and the "Iumaculat - Heart of May" pierced by a sword, the whole embroidered with lilies. A large gilded cross surmounts the main office. Arrested For Alleged Libel-Is Out On Bail. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 6.—Rev. M. W. Thornton, pastor of Bethel A. M. E church, is out on bail, having been arrested on Thursday afternoon of last week to answer for libeling Sydney Purnell, a member of his church, and a former superintendent. Dr. Thornton's bail was fixed at $500. Frederick Douglas THE GREAT ANTI-S [Image of a man with a long white beard and a dark suit, facing slightly to the right.] THE GREAT ANTI-SLAVERY AGITATOR COUNTY TEACHERS DISCUSS METHODS REV. JNO. PORTER RIDICULES THE IDEA OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FOR THE NE- (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Ellicott City, Md., Feb. 8.—The Howard County Teachers' Association met at St. Luke's A. M. E. church on Feb. 4. The following subjects were presented: School Room Discipline, Regularity of Attendance and Language Training. These subjects provoked quite a lively discussion with the teachers. Rev. John Porter, of Grace A. M. E. church, addressed the teachers on the subject of Higher Education for the Colored Youth. He ridiculed the idea that Industrial Training for the Negro boy fits him best for life's battles, he said that the Negro boy needed education superior to that of the white boy in order to demand recognition in the various purits of life. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mr. S. S Oliver, president; Mr. Albert Bentley, vice president; Mr. Charles F. Randall, treasurer, and Miss Ida P. Watson, secretary. CHESTERTOWN ITEMS Cold Weather Interferes With Church Attendance. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., Feb 12.—Sunday was quite a cold day in Chester town and the churches were poorly attended. Mrs. Lydia Chambers entertained a few friends at her home on Calvert street. Music was the feature of this social gathering. Mrs. Mary C. Smith is sick at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith, Sr. Mr. General Hamilton is able to be out after an attack of pneumonia. or at the back of the hall. Mr. Carl Mays and Miss Gertrude Mays of Philadelphia, are visiting friends here Mrs. A. L. Waters returned home last week accompanied by her si-ter. Mrs. Pium, of Washington, D. E. the lady of Bethel A. M. E. chu ch are preparing for a Mock Conference which will be held on the 9th of February. LAVERY AGITATOR MISSIONARY SOCIETY HAS A CELEBRATION AND A LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE JOIN IN THE GRAND AND GLORIOUS MEETING. (Special to Afro-American.) Morgantown, W. Va., Feb. 7.—The Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society of the First Baptist church, held its annual celebration last Sunday with a very interesting program, and a good audience was present. The A. M. E. church revival services will continue another week, great success has been at ending it. Last Sunday was general class at this church. A covenant meeting and communion will be held at the First Baptist church the same day. Mr. O. W. Alexand-r, who has been in the barber business with Brown & Garner, on P easant street, will move to Johnstown, Pa., in April. Prof. R Garner has organized a mandolin and guitar club Mr. W. Hawkins is night clerk in Hunt's cafe on Walnut street The Colore Business Men's League will arrange for a location at a public meeting of property ho'ders and business men soon. A Valentine Social will be held at the A. M. E. chn on the 14th. Mr. and Mr. Allen Rhodes on Elkins street, have had their home entirely renovated and are now in a condition to receive strangers and visitors. Rev. S. P. West, pastor of the A. M. E. church, at Clarksburg. W. Va., in the city this week assisting in the revival services of the A. M. E. church here. Miss Mattie Prouty was in Pinsburg, Saturday. The Silver Leaf club will meet on Monday night. The Angelican Union Grand rally will be held in Jones Chapel Sunday next. President, A. J. Payne, Rev. J. W. Bruce, secretary. Martha Washington Bazar (Special to Afro-American.) Safentown, W. V., Feb. 8.—A Martha Washington party and bazar will be held in the First Baptist church, commencing February 22 and lasting one week. Miss Eva Lewis is the president and Miss Mary Lewis, secretary. WASHINGTON'S NOTED CLERGYMAN DEAD HAD BEEN PASTOR OF VERMONT AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH FOR OVER TWENTY-FIVE Was One Of The Best Known Baptist Clergymen In This Country—His Funeral One Of The Largest Seen In Washington For Years—Hundreds Of People Line The Sidewalks Unable To Gain Admission to The Church—Was Preparing To Go Edinburg, Scotland. Bureau of the AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. 1918 11th St. N. W. Washington, D. C., Feb. 4.—The death of Rev. George W. Lee, pastor of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, which occured last Sunday morning at ten o'clock, came as a shock to his host of friends all over the country. For eight months he had been a sufferer from asthma, and this affliction, with other complications, hastened the end. The sad news was announced from nearly every pulpit in Washington before the close of the morning services, and immediately hundreds of members of his and other churches throughout the city, hurried to the family residence, 1928 11th street, N. W., to assure themselves of the dreaded truth, and there were many visible evidences of the grief they felt over the demise of this splendid man of God. The body of Dr. Lee was taken to the Vermont Avenue Baptist church at nine o'clock Wednesday morning, where it lay in state until 11 o'clock Thursday morning, the hour set for the funeral. Arrangements were made by which Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the 19th stre c Baptist church, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. M. W. D. Norman, of the Metropolitan Baptist church Rev. E. B. Gordon, pastor of the Walker Memorial Baptist church, and Rev. W Bishop Jounson, pastor of the Second Baptist church. The memorial tributes were master pieces of eloquence, and the sorrow expressed was sincere and universal. The spacious edifice did not begin to hold the crowd, which lined the sidewalks for several blocks. The pill bearers were selected from the members of the congregation, and from the Masons, the O d Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, the St. Lukes, and the True Reformers, with all of which Dr. Lee was connected. The interment was at Payne's cemetery. Dr. Lee was one of the most widely known divines in America and was one of the ablest and most influential. He was born fifty-nine years ago in Bertie county, N. C. He was self educated and was ordained a minister of the Baptist church at Plymouth, N. C. In 1885 he came to Washington n as pastor of the Vernon Avenue Baptist church, and has been there ever since. The congregation is one of the largest in the United States, having about 5,000 members. He was identified with all of the denominational work of the National Baptist Convention. At the last annual session of the convention at Columbus, O., he was appointed as a delegate to the Ecumenical Conference of 1910 at Edinburgh, Scotland. He was active in politics, and stood up strongly for suffrage for the District of Columbia, making several hotly-contested races for delegate to the Republican National convention, on that issue. He was a man of thrifty habits and leaves a comfortable fortune. Dr. Lee married Miss Henrietta Phelps, of North Carolina. She died in this city, December 22, 1906. He married his second wife, Mrs. Roberta Wuiting, of Falls Church, Va., June 24, 1908. A son, lawyer J bez P. Lee, and his second wife survive him. Rector Brown Declines Call Washington, Feb. 7.—Rector T. J. Brown of St. Luke's P. E. church, has declined the call to St Mark's P. P. church, Wilmington, N. C. HAS GONE TO THE BISHOPS COUNCIL IN MISSISSIPPI TO TALK THE MAT- TER OVER WITH Prof. R. R. Wright, Now Holding Down The Job And Apparently Likes It.—The Action Of The Bishops Likely To Favor His Retention—Dr. Johnson Was Elected By The General Conference—Was Given a Leave Of Absence For One Year With Pay. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 8.—Rev. H. T. Johnson, former editor of the Christian Recorder, the organ of the African Methodist Epi-oopal church, who was given a year's leave of absence from his editorial duties in connection with the Christian Recorder, by the Bishops of his church is now almost completely restored to health and has gone South to attend the meeting of the Bishops' Council, for the purpose of demanding that he be restored to his post as editor and manager of the church's paper. It will be remembered that at the last General Conference of the A. M. E. church, which met in Norfolk, Va. in May of 1908, that the entire management of the Christian Recorder was placed in the hands of Dr. Johnson, making him both editor and manager. Not long afterwards, both Dr. Johnson and Dr. Coll-tte, the manager of the Book Concern, were prosecuted by illness, and the Bishops relieved both of them from active duty, Dr. Collett has since died. but Dr. Johnson now restored to health is desirous of filling out the term for which he was elected as editor of the church publication: Shortly after the temporary retirement of the two gentlemen named above the management of the Concern was placed in the hands of a committee who made themselves personally responsible for the paper and the publication department. This committee placed prof. R. R. Wright, a noted sociologist at the head of the concern and backed him up with their influence and money. He has since been both editor of the church paper and manager of the Book Concern. It is said that the Bishops are not partial to the return of Dr. Johnson, and thereby may come trouble, for Dr. Johnson will be most persistent that he should return to the post he was elected to fill by the highest body in his church. It is said that his chief opponent will be Bishop Gaines, who by virtue of his official position as Bishop of the First Episcopal district is the ex-officio head of the Publication department, and who is said to be in sympathy with the present management. MR. J. WOODS DIES IN PHILADELPHIA Special to The Afro-American Leader Pocomoke City, Md., Feb. 10.—The funeral of Mr J. Woods took place foom Trinity M. E. church, Wednesday, Rev. J. H. Winners, pastor, Mr. Woods died in Philadephia phia and the remains were brought here by his wife for burial. Bes des his wife two chil- dren survive him. The Young Peoples' Christian Association wh oh was closed on account on the revival, is expecting to open again this week. Mrs. Mintha Dunkins is on the sideline. Miss Hester Dekerson, of St. bury, is hom-o account of the life of her mother, Mrs. Florence Dickson. Mr. Frank Quinn and fam have returned from Cape Charles, account of the sickness of Mr. Quinn sister. Miss Cussie J. Quinn National Sugar Company Gives Up $604,304,37. Government Receives Big Shortage Due On Sugars—Paid Voluntarily, But Does Not Affect Criminal Proceedings—Total Receipts By Federal Authorities From Underweighing Frauds Now Over Three Millions. New York (Special)—The National Sugar Refining Company, the $20,000,000 corporation in which the Sugar Trust holds stock, has paid into the United States treasury $604,304.37, which the government has proven to the satisfaction of the National Company was owed in duties on under-weighed sugar imported by that company between 1898 and 1907 The official announcement of the refund, as stated by Henry L. Stimson and Winfred T. Dennison, the government's special counsel in the customs cases involving the underweighting of sugar, is as follows: "In July last Messrs. Stimson and Dennison, as special counsel for the government, commenced an investigation as to the weights on which duties were placed sugar landed on the sugar refineries of National Sugar Roffining Company of New Jersey, at the port of New York. "That company voluntarily gave them access to its books and a thorough investigation was made of those books and of the books of the constituent companies and of the company's purchasing agents and of the custom-house records. As a result it was ascertained that they had been a shortage in the payment of duties on importation of sugar made by representatives of that company and its predecessor between 1698, when the refineries began operating, and the end of 1900 accounting to $604,304.27. The storage was reported to the officers of the company, and as soon as they had verified the government's figures they voluntarily agreed to pay this sum with credit into the treasury of the United States, and to make good the offer they deposited are full sum in cash "This payment has been accepted by the Secretary of the Treasury, with the concurrence of the Attorney General and on the recommendation of the solicitor of the Treasury and the special counsel for the government. "This settlement in no wise affects the criminal prosecution of any individuals who may be shown to have been responsible for any criminal frauds." James R. Post, president of the National Sugar Refining Company, refused to discuss the situation in which his company found itself, nor did he say anything in explanation of the statement made by him last December that the stealing from the government had been done, if done at all, without the knowledge or consent of any of the officials of the National Company. Mr. Post referrals his questioners to his counsel, who was out of town. The $604,304.27 turned into government treasury by the National Company bring the total of payments made by the various sugar companies for short weighed sugar importations, and in one case a fine for short weighing up to in round figures $3., 434,877. The American Sugar Refining Company refunded $2,000,000 and was fined $135,000, and Arbuckle Bros. made a refund of $695,572. MURDERED FOR $60. Young Couple Killed By Man They Owed Money To. Cleveland. O. (Special)—John Janowski and his comely young Polish bride, found murdered in their beds died in satisfaction of a debt of $60. This is the story told the police in a statement which they say was made to them by Geo. Boscardo, aged 29, arrested on the charge of murder in the first degree. He had lent the money to Mrs. Janowski, according to this statement, to secure her love, but had found himself unable to realize on the investment. Angry because of his failure to get his money back, the police say that Boscardo tells of obtaining for the couple to return to their home, at 1610 Riverside Avenue, Sunday night; a deaf demanding the money, and, failing to get it, killing the woman at a blow with a section of gaspipe. The man, as the story is told, succumbed only after a struggle. For three nights and three days the bodies lay in the house while Boscardo coolly continued his employment at a foundry. A report by a neighbor woman that Boscardo visited the house Saturday and Sunday night led to the arrest. Blood, the notice say, was found on his underclothing, but his outer clothes had apparently been cleaned. Aged Woman Frozen To Death. Toledo, O. (Special).—Mrs. Elizabeth O'Neill, aged 71, who has lived alone for 30 years, froze to death in her bed in her home at Miami, a village near here. Her body was found by a neighbor, who had been giving her assistance. Eleven Bullets In Head. San Francisco (Special). — After firing 11 bullets into his head from a 22-caliber revolver, reloading the weapon to accomplish the feat, Roman Pritschoff hanged himself at his home in Alameda to make the suicidal work thorough. Six of the bullets entered his brain, and the fact that he was afterwards able to fasten a clothesline about his neck and strangle himself puzzled the coroner and physicians who examined MINERS ARE KILLED Mexico is the Scene of the Last Great Mining Disaster. Another Catastrophe Added To The Already Long List—Explosion Occurs In A Coal Mine At Las Esperanzas—Nearly As Many Are Injured As Are Killed And Many Of These Will Die—Remarkable Escape Of Those Saved—The Mine Was Well Equipped. Laredo, Tex. (Special).—One of the greatest disasters in the history of Mexican coal mining, which has heretofore experienced several crushing blows, resulting in a tremendous loss of human life, took place in the Palau Mine, at Las Esperanzas, Mexico According to the latest reports from the scene of the disaster 70 lives are known to have been lost. After the official report showing 33 dead, 14 additional bodies were recovered, bringing the total number bodies have died in the hospital, making the total of victims thus far 70. The explosion occurred in the No. 2 shaft of the coal mine of the Espaperanzas Mining Company and is attributed to the ignition of gas from the flame of a miner's cigarette, who was smoking contrary to the rules. The miners, consisting principally of Mexicans and Japanese, had assumed their places in the workings shortly after 7 o'clock. About $8.20 o'clock those at work above ground heard a loud explosion, and almost instantly a vast cloud of dust and smoke shot forth from the mouth of the shaft. Assistance was immediately forthcoming, and as soon as the air in the shaft could be purified sufficiently to permit rescuers to descend, many volunteers were ready to risk their lives in an endeavor to succor their stricken, brothers, below. A cage was immediately sent down, followed later by two others, all loaded. When the cages descended and the men had made an examination of the first and second levels, everything was found to be intact, and beyond being frightened the men working in these levels were safe. They were brought to the top as rapidly as the cages could be loaded. The rescue party continued its explorations and went down to the third level and as soon as the air would be sufficiently cleared, entered the various shafts and began search for the dead. Scattered about in various positions in the workings, they found the bodies of the men, suffocated; the faces indicating in many instances the hopeless fight the waged, the less immediately began to work in relays searching for and carrying to the surface the bodies of the dead and dying. Many heartrending scenes were enacted as the bodies were brought up from the shaft and stretched out on the ground to await identification. KILLS WIFE AND CHILDREN. Ruckheim Said He Wanted To Escape Divine Vengeance. Fergus Falls, Minn. (Special).—William Ruckheim, a farmer, aged 35 years, murdered his wife and four children and shot himself at Parkers Prairie. He was found dying when his son went to the farm. He is believed to have been temporarily insane. Ruckheim declared that he had received a divine command to proceed to a certain graveyard, where he and his family were to exhume several bodies, using only their bare hands. Unless this command was carried out before Easter, Ruckheim said, he and his family would be dragged to death. After examining the graveyard and finding that it would be impossible to perform the task on account of the frozen ground, Ruckheim said he killed his family to escape Divine vengeance. A number of sanitation experts, in including Dr. Welch and President Romsen, of the Johns Hopkins University, and Bernard N. Baker and Chief Engineer Hendrick, of Baltimore, called on President Taft to urge the appointment of a commission to study the sewage problem. The Senate passed a bill conferring the rank of rear admiral upon Commander Peary and retiring him with the highest salary paid a rear admiral. The President issued a proclamation granting the minimum tariff rates to Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico, Panama and Liberia. There was a hearing before the House Committee on Agriculture on the bill to prohibit dealings in futures on the cotton exchange. The Senate passed the resolution for a thorough investigation of the increase in the cost of commodities and necessities of life. The President ordered 4,000,000 acres of public land withdrawn from the forest domain and offered to homesteaders. Wade H. Ellis resigned as assistant to the Attorney General of the United States and accepted the chairmanship of the Republican Executive Committee of Ohio. The House of Representatives will devote Saturday, February 26, to ceremonies in connection with the acceptance by the Government of the statue of Gen. Lew Wallace. Inquiry by the Interstate Commerce Commission into the subject of substitution of commodities in transit will be continued in Boston, Mass., on February 23. FOR THE SOUTH POLE The Peary Expedition, But Not Commander Peary. CAPTAIN BARTLETT IS TO COMMAND National Geographic Society Decides To Unite With The Peary Arctic Club In A Campaign For Funds—American Expedition To Start From Coats Land, While British Expedition Will Make Attempt From Other Side, Explored By Shackleton. Washington, D. C. (Special).—America has decided to seek for South Pole laurels similar to those won for her by Comamder Peary at the North Pole. The National Geographic resolves to send an expedition in search of the South Pole provided the necessary funds can be raised. It is not believed that there will be any lack on this score. Commander Peary, who is in New York, where a testimonial in his behalf was given at the Metropolitan Opera House, was notified immediately of the action of the board of managers of the Geographic Society. Captain Bartlett, who was in command of the Roosevelt, which Peary used on his successful trip to the North Pole, probably will be placed in charge of the expedition into the Antarctic regions. With the exception of Commander Peary, the members of the expedition will be the same as those who returned last year from the frozen North. The Roosevelt, including complete equipment, sledges and all, is practically in readiness to be stored with provisions and start on her search of the only big goal on the globe which has not yet been reached. Before the Geographic Society makes final decision in the matter there will be consultations with the members of the society to find out whether the project will receive assistance to warrant the undertaking. Question Of Funds. It is not felt that the money should be taken from the funds of the society, but it is believed that no difficulty will be experienced in raising sufficient money to fit out the Roosevelt. After a meeting lasting more than an hour the board of managers of the Geographic Society adopted the following resolution: "The National Geographic Society believes that it is of great importance to science that tidal, magnetic and meteorological observations shall be obtained at or in the vicinity of Coats land during the same period that the British expedition under Capt. Robert is making similar observations on the other side of the Antarctic area 1,800 miles distant, and at the same time that this recently discovered land shall be explored. "That the society is ready to accept Mr. Peary's proposition that it shall undertake jointly with the Peary Arctic Club an expedition to the Antarctic regions as outlined above, provided that the managers, after conferring with the members, security, finds that the project will receive sufficient financial assistance to warrant the undertaking." No Rivalry To British. It is thought probable that the expedition may be ready to set sail from New York, where the sturdy little Roosevelt is now lying at rest after her hard labors in struggling through northern ice fields as early as July. The rapidity with which response for financial assistance is made by members or friends of the society will determine the date. It is hoped to have the South Pole seekers start out not later than Semester next. No spirit of rivalry to the British attempt to reach he South Pole is being manifested, it was declared, in the American expedition. THIS PARBOT A HERO. Yells Fire, Wakes Tenants And Saves Scores From Burning. New York (Special)—"Oh my! dear me! fire! fire!" were cries from the kitchen that awakened Mrs. William Bows in her apartment on First Avenue. Running into the room Mrs. Bows found it filled with smoke from the thick of which her highly prized South American parrot, an educated talker, had given an alarm in plain language that probably saved the building, which over the years covered a acres of tenants. Mrs. Bows saved her parrot and the fire, which started in a store on the ground floor, was extinguished with comparatively small damage. The tenants fled from the building during the excitement and stood shivering in the cold until the firemen had the blaze under control. Six Miners Blown Up. Stearns, Ky. (Special)—An explosion, caused by a windy shot in Mine No. 1 of the Stearns Coal Company, killed six white miners outright. None of the other workers in the mine was injured. The explosion occurred in one of the innermost recesses of the mine and expended its force upon the men in the immediate vicinity. The hoisting machinery was not damaged and no difficulty was experienced in recovering the bodies. Farmer's Horrible Death. Wheeling, W. V. (Special).—West Virginia is experiencing the coldest weather of the winter. Official temperatures range from 2 degrees above zero to 10 below. At Morgantown a farmer was frozen to death Sunday. The man was delivering a load of feed, and when his wagon tipped over he was buried under heavy sacks. He could not move, and was frozen stiff when found in the roadway: THEIR BOYCOTT SUIT Jury's Decision Means a Great Blow to Labor Unions. Verdict Of $222,000 Against The Danbury Hatters Is Given By A Jury In The United States Court At Hartford — Manufacturer Is Given Damages For A Boycott— 'Unions Held Responsible For Their Officials' Acts—Jury Spent Two Hours Deliberating. Hartford, Ct. (Special).—"A new declaration of independence" is what Attorney Daniel Davenport calls the verdict of $222,000 rendered in the United States Court by a jury in the suit of D. E. Loeme, of Danbury, against 200 hatmakers of this State. After having been out over two hours, the jury ordered actual damages of $74,000 to the plaintiff, but as the suit was brought under the Sherman Anti-Trust Law triple damages can be recovered. There was a remarkable scene in court where the defense was announced. The defendants in attendance were stunned for a time and then in groups defectedly discussed the blow. It is estimated that the costs in the case will amount to at least $10,000 and these, with the counsel fees, may bring the bill against the United Hatters of North America to fully a quarter of a million of dollars. Speaking in regard to the significance of the verdict in the case, which is said to be the most important of its kind ever tried in this country, Attorney Davenport, senior counsel for the plaintiff, said: "First, it means that individual members of labor unions are bound by the action of their officers and they cannot allow them to do as they please." "Secondly, it means that the Sherman anti-trust law protects manufacturers and merchants from boycott attacks. "In substance, it is a new declaration of independence." The plaintiff, D. E. Loewe, was surrounded by friends in the courtroom and congratulated upon the outcome. He said that if he had not won he would have gone out of business. Judge Platt in his charge practically instructed the jury to bring in a verdict for the plaintiff. He said the only question for them to decide was one of damages, and these were to be based upon the losses sustained by the plaintiff between July, 1902 and September, 1903, the period during which the boycott against the Loewe factory was maintained. A bill of exceptions will be filed by the defense and the case will be carried to the Federal Court of Appeal and the United States Supreme Court. The suit, which was for $240,000 damages, has been on trial for 11 weeks. It was instituted by the anti-boycott society through Mr. Loewe, but it is understood the damages awarded are to go to the Danbury Hatmakers. The expense of defending the suit falls unor the United Hatters of North America, who filed a bond to protect the defendants. Gompers Is Silent. Washington, D. C. (Special). When Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, was told of the verdict in the Danbury hatters case he absolutely refused to make any comment. TO HAVE A BRAND-NEW FACE. It Is Being Made For A Man Who Fell, From A Wagon. St. Louis, Mo. (Special).—When Thomas Herbert leaves the City Hospital he will have a brand-new face. Half a dozen physicians and surgeons are now making it for him, and they promise such an improvement over the face that nature gave him that even his best girl would not know him. While driving a wagon Herbert fell off and a wheel passed over his face. The hospital physician found thirty-three fractures in the bones in his face. In fixing him up it was necessary to remodel his face entirely along new lines. They are now wiring the bones so they will knit, readjusting the flesh so as to give the face symmetry and character. Lucky Dogs These. New York (Special)—The will of Mrs. Minna Knoch, who died recently, leaving an estate valued at $50,000, gives the income of $10,000 to her three dogs for life, which is as much as she left to her husband, Henry Knoch. If the dogs die first, Edward Baker, her son by a former marriage, is to get the principal of the $10,000. But the income is to go to the support of the dogs and their caretaker during their lives. Knoch only gets the income from $10,000. Mrs. Knoch left the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals $3,000. Six relatives are not mentioned in her will. White Rhinos To Smithsonian. Nimule (Special).—Colone) Roosevelt will give the Smithsonian Institution specimens of the white rhinoceros family complete. He has also two skins for the American Museum of Natural History at New York and a head for William T. Hornaday's collection. Mr. Roosevelt will not retain any of the white rhinoceros trophies which he secured in the Belgian Congo. No Poison In Stomach. Cincinnati (Special).—Jesse Van Zandt, charged with the murder of his wife, whose burned body was found lying across a gas stove at their home, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. The Court announced it would await the verdict of the coroner, and the case was continued until February 11. A chemist who examined the contents of the stomach reported to the coroner that he found no poison and that death was due, to other causes. THE FALLS OF NIAGARA Body of Suicide May Never Be Recovered. WAS CHIEF CLERK IN A TEA STORE. Turns Her Face To Would-Be Rescuers As She Is Swept Over The Brink, And Smiles—Had Waded Out Until Current Swept Her Off Her Feet—The River Is Jammed With Ice—Romance Had A Sad Ending. Nlagara Falls, N. Y. (Special).—A young woman thought to be Miss Beatrice R. Snyder, of Buffalo, committed suicide by wading into the river just above Prospect Point and going over the American falls. As her body swept over the brink of the cataract she turned her face toward would-be rescuers and smiled a farewell to them. A park policeman paid scant attention to the woman when she first appeared on the path leading to the river bank. Then, as she began to run toward the river, it was too late to intercept her. Without a moment's hesitation she waded into the stream. She turned once and smiled toward the men who were calling to her to stop and continued to move rapidly into deep water. In an instant she was whisked from her feet and carried rapidly toward the brink of the falls. On the bank was found a handbag and in it this note: "Mamma and Papa: May you both forgive me for bringing this awful disgrace upon you in these years of your life. Also may our Heavenly Father forgive all my sins. But I have been very good, thank God. You will find a slip for the money under your dresser scarf. With my heart full of love for all your kindness and tender love, good-by. Lovingly. Beatrice." There was a card in the purse bearing the name of Beatrice R. Snyder. With the lower river jammed with ice and the jam increasing hourly, there is little hope that the body will ever be recovered. Buffalo, N. Y. (Special)—Miss Snyder was chief clerk in a Buffalo tea store. She has been dejected since the death of her fiance, George F. Myers. They were to have been married in a few months. FIRES COST $450,485,000. Lives Sacrificed Numbered 1,440 And 5,654 Persons Injured. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Fires cost the people of the United States $456,485,000 in the year 1907, caused the death of 1,449 persons, and resulted in injuries to 5,654 others, according to statistics presented by the United States Geological Survey. The total of fire loss includes the excess cost of fire protection due to had construction and excess premiums over insurance paid. It does not include forest fires. This fire loss of over a million a day is eight times as much as that of any European country—a per capita loss in the United States $2.51 against an average of 33 cents abroad. The fire losses are based on direct loss from destruction of buildings and their contents, amounting to $215,084,709 during 1907. Wooden buildings, defective construction and faulty equipment are chiefly blamed for the insurance loss. The report says the difference of cost between fireproof and inflammable buildings will soon become so small that it will cease to encourage filmmy construction. The federal government already spends $2,000,000 annually for new fireproof buildings, none of which have to be insured. The $456,485,000 of fire loss is far in excess of the total value of the gold, silver, copper and petroleum produced in 1907 in the United States. It indicates that over one-half of the value of all the new buildings constructed throughout the nation in one year is destroyed by fire. Loses Life Shielding Daughter. Indianapolis, Ind. (Special).—In an effort to save the life of her daughter, Mrs. Louise C. George was shot through the head and instantly killed by her son-in-law, Homer C. Cope, 38 years old. a bricklayer. Cope then shot his wife in the back, but she will recover. Cope then committeed suicide. Cope had been drinking and his wife had refused to live with him. Three Burned To Death. Jersey Shore, Pa. (Special).—A fire in the First National Bank Building in this place caused the death of three persons, the injury of two others and the complete destruction of the building. Mrs. Dravenstadt and child were burned to death and Mr. Dravenstadt died from injuries received in jumping from a window. The loss is estimated at $45,000. The fire was caused by crossed electric wires, Prohibition For Hawaii Proposed. Washington, D. C. (Special).—A drastic form of prohibition for Hawaii is provided for in a bill introduced by Representative Scott, of Kansas. The bill provides that it shall be unlawful to manufacture, or sell, or to give away, except in a private residence, any alcoholic liquors. Roosevelt's Mail Free Washington, D. C. (Special)—The carriage free of postage of all mail matter sent by Theodore Roosevelt is proposed by Representative Hamilton Fish, of New York, who introduced a bill to that effect. The bill is very brief and reads as follows: "That all mail matter sent by Theodore Roosevelt, late president of the United States, under his written autograph signature, be conveyed free of postage during his natural life." The Man A Prosperous Lapidary ..Who Had Not Been Seen Since Christmas Week. And Was Supposed To Be On A Hunting Trip —May Have Been A Double Murder Or Suicide Pact, Authough No Evidence Of Crime. Philadelphia (Special). — What may have been a double murder, a consummated suicide pact or two sudden deaths from natural causes was discovered here when the bodies of William Bohrer, a prosperous lapidary, aged 55 years, and an unidentified woman, about 30 years of age, were found in a room in the wholesale jewelry trade section of this city where they had lain probably for more than a month. The room where the bodies were found were used by Bohrer as a sleeping apartment and adjoined his shop on the third floor of a small building at Seventh and Samson Streets. The laipidary, who had succeeded his father in business many years ago, had not been seen since Christmas week. It was his custom to take frequent fishing and hunting trips, and the fact that his rooms had not been opened for more than a month attracted little attention. His son, after several attempts to find his father at home, notified the police and a locksmith was sent for and broke open the door. In their night robes the bodies of the man and woman were found lying in the room. Bohrer's body was stretched face downward across a chair, while that of the woman lay on the bed face downward, her outstretched hand grasping the round of a chair. There was nothing to indicate that the couple had entered a suicide pact, no trace of poison having been found. Neither was there any evidence of murder, aside from the fact that Bohrer's body was lying in an unusual position. The apartment was in good order, and there was no evidence of a robbery having been committed. Both bodies were in a badly decomposed condition, and it was practically impossible to tell from the superficial examination which was made whether murder had been committed. The identity of the woman is not known to any of the occupants of the building. HIGHER PAY OR STRIKE. Miners Must Get Substantial Advance. Says President Lewis. Toledo, Ohio (Special).—"A substantial increase in wages of the mine workers of this country is the only basis upon which industrial peace can be established in the mining industry on and after April 1 next." This was the final declaration of President Thomas L. Lewis, of the United Mine Workers, before he left here. He would not discuss his plans for bringing about an agreement with the operators, but made it evident that he had not given up hope of a settlement. Tali that a special national convention of miners would be called or a referendum vote taken to adjust the situation obtained considerable credence, but this, President Lewis said, was speculation "Mine owners recognize that mine workers are entitled to an advance in wages and that also they will have to provide additional safety appliances," he said. "This means added cost of production, and the American people and the coal-consuming interests, willingly or otherwise, will be compelled to pay a higher price for fuel." Nurses Rescue Patients. Savannah, Ga. (Special)—Bravery of the nurses in Parkview Sanatorium, a private hospital here, probably prevented a destructive fire. Eighteen patients were carried from the burning wing of the hospital, the nurses saving some of the sick after making their way through thick smoke. With the private fire fighting apparatus the nurses kept back the flames until help came. On Woman Suffrage. New York (Special).—New York women will have a chance to fight out the suffrage question alone, free from the machinations of prejudiced man, if the bill introduced by Senator Brackett is made a law. The measure provides that a special election shall be held on the Monday preceding the day of general election next fall, at which women only will be allowed to vote. No Hunting On The B. F. D. Washington, D. C. (Special). The shooting and hunting of game by rural mail carriers while they are officially employed on the service of their routes, or the carrying of guns for that purpose, is to be prohibited in the future. An order to this effect has been issued by the Post Office Department. $4,000,000 For Flood Victims. Paris (Special).—The Cabinet decided to ask Parlament for $4,000,000 as the additional credit necessary for the relief of victims of the flood. Foreign subscriptions to the flood relief fund now exceed $800,000. Danced In Snow At 115. Cleveland (Special)—Aura Mary, gypsy queen emeritus, who says she is 115 years old, danced barefoot in the snow with the other members of her tribe at the celebration of Ava Maria Day, at their camp near here. Aura Mary believes in living close to nature. She never wears heavy-weight clothing and it is her daily custom to go, barefoot through the snow or over the ice. She is spry and smokes, and says she expects to live 10 years longer. One of the prettiest two-story homes in West Baltimore, situated on N. Carey street. This home can be bought with $100.00 cash, balance can be paid in weekly payments of $5.00 which covers all expenses. This is a bargain. Write for full particulars. EPHRA Machu ROBERT Baltimore's L 506 RC Expert Embalming, Court Specialty. Rubber Tire Both Phones. JOHN H .....U UNERA PARLORS— 141 826 PHRAIM MACHT Macht Building 11 E. FAYETTE BERT A. ELLIOTT Store's Leading Undertak 506 ROGERS AVE. 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This does not forbid us to lay up treasures upon earth for the benefit of others (1 Tim. 5:8). But it is not wise to lay up very large treasures even for others. Earthly treasures are perishable; moth and rust consume them and thieves steal them. But it is right for us to lay up treasures for ourselves—in heaven. Those treasures will never fail; moth nor rust cannot consume and thieves can never get at them. The Bible tells us very plainly how to lay up treasures in heaven (Prov. 11:30; Dan. 12:3; Jno. 4:35, 36; 15:16; Luke 16:9-12; Matt. 19:29; 5:11; 12; 2 Temp. 2:12; Rom. 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17, 18). Our hearts should be fixed on heaven (cf. Col. 3:1, 2), and therefore we should lay up treasures. If our treasures are upon earth, we will wish to stay here; if our treasures are in heaven, we will always be willing to go there (Phil. 1:23). The will is to the soul what the eye is to the body. A surrendered will bring illumination to the whole soul (Jno. 7:1, R.V.). When the will is wholly surrendered to God, then the whole person will be full of light; if the will itself is perverted, then the whole person will be full of darkness. And how great is that darkness! II. The Impossibility of Serving Two Masters, 24-34. There are some things no man can do. One of them is to serve two masters. We can have but one absolute sovereign of our wills and service; that one absolute sovereign should be God. If we try to serve both the world and God, we will end by hating God and loving the world. The history of the centuries proves the truth of Christ's utterance, "Ye cannot serve God and mammon." Time and again the church has tried it, but it has always ended by serving mammon and forsaking God. Every man must serve some master. He must choose between God and the devil. God demands the whole heart of every one who would serve Him. If we are not with Him with the whole heart, then we are against Him (Matt. 12:30). If a man would serve God he must give up all love of the world (1 Jno. 2:15; Jas. 4:4). If a man's whole heart is set on pleasing God he will be on pleasing God he will be anxiety regarding worldly things (v. 25). If we are anxious about our life, our food, our drink, or our clothing, it is proof positive that the whole will be not surrendered to God. A true believer will be and will for nothing (Phil. 4:6). God provides for the birds and He will certainly provide the birds is our Father. Need we fear, then that we shall go hungry? Anxiety is foolish anyhow, for it never accomplishes anything; it cannot even add one cubit to the measure of our life. The flowers of the field should teach us to be free from all anxiety about our own clothing. If God clothes them, He certainly will clothe us. For our own good He may let us wear poor clothes for a time, but the day is coming when He will clothe us with a beauty beyond any this world ever saw. Anxiety about temporal affairs may be pardonable in a heathen, but it is inexcusable to one who believes that God is his Father (v. 32). Our Father knows what our real need is and we can trust Him to supply it. The thing to put first is God's kingdom and His righteousness; they are first, and therefore we should put them first. If we are anxious about food and drink and clothing, it is evident that we have not put them first; if we put God's kingdom first, God will see to it that we shall not lack any good things (v. 33; cf. Ps. 84:11). We should be absolutely free from anxiety about the future; we should live a day at a time. Most of our anxiety about the future is over troubles that never come. God will take care of our troubles when they come. True Goodness. He only is good who does good. Every man is good in the measure of the life he gives the world. He only is fit for heaven who really is fit, efficient, for the service of heaven here. The greatest need of the world is men and women to whom the divine plans of life are so glorious that they will pay any price to become proficient in realizing them. There is a world of good work to be done right here. You may cease to worry as to whether you are good or not if you will but begin to do with all your powers the good work that lies next to your hands. The only way to be is to do. Every man really reflects the thing for which he works. He who works for the ideal kingdom shows its glory in his countenance. He who serves the good, who does good, is changed to its glory though he knows it not. Salvation. Salvation means more than simply a kind of ticket to heaven. SUN DIAL MOTTOES. Famous Examples Which Range From Grave to Gay. Very curious inscriptions appear on many sun dials, such as the one on Paper Buildings, in the Temple, says the Gentlewoman, which bids one abruptly "Begone about your business;" and again in Pump Court we are told that "shadows we are, and like shadows depart." Others on various sun dials are: "The day will come," "Everywhere the same," "Behold we fly," "I show by the kindness and splendor of the sun," "This is the day," "Learn to value time," "I fly while you behold me," "Enjoy the present hour," "The shadow moves though I am at rest," "I set to rise," "Days make years," "I stay for no man," "The day flies," "Such is life," "Man is but a shadow," "Redeem the time," "Lying does not belong to me," "The brightest day has its shades," "You pursue a shadow," "The sun causes the shadow," "You may waste, but cannot stop me," "Life is fleeting as the shadow," "Let not the sun go down on thy wrath." Vertical sun dials could be placed on a south wall with but little trouble and less material, for it only required a dial to cast a shadow on radiating incised lines marked on the wall. These often appeared on churches and were generally near the southwestern angle. Sometimes sun dials even appeared in stained glass windows. These are still to be seen in Lambeth Palace, and at one time there was another in the Church of All Hallows Staining, Mark lane. Another kind of dial was of a portable description known as the "ring" type, to be worn on the finger, the light finding its way through a tiny hole. Of these the rarest sort known was furnished with a combination of projections for throwing the shadow of the sun. Cardinal Wolsey had one made in brass gilt on which were engraved his arms. Other portable ones were a sort of combination of dial and compass and folded up. Then there was the pillar sun dial, with which we are familiar. Of this kind the baluster shaped pillar is most frequently seen, though of course there are many variations, some taking the form of columns more or less gapped and decorated. In more recent years sun dials of growing shrubs have been made as ornaments to lawns, such as the one at Broughton Castle, near Banbury. The hours are made of growing box or yew embedded in minute fragments of smashed marble; the ur-right dial, also growing, is of yew and is cut and trimmed into shape. Around the whole is written in letters of yew "Memory lives, but the house heals." Sharon Church Begins New Epoch The Celebration of the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Flourishing Church, Together With That of Its Pastor, Will Be Interesting Event at Baltimore Feb. 20. Steady Growth of the Work. Much interest is being manifested in church circles at Baltimore in the forthcoming celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of Sharon Baptist church, which also marks that of its pastor, the Rev. Dr. William M. Alexander, for the same length of time. The services will begin on Sunday, Feb. 20. The church was organized early in 1885 by Dr. Alexander, nine persons forming the initial membership. They worshiped at first in a stable, but the steady growth of the work made them seek more commodious quarters. The congregation continued to grow until it became necessary to again seek a more commodious house of worship, which was secured on Carey street, where the church now stands. It is now one of the most flourishing congregations in Baltimore. Dr. Alexander was born in Fredericksburg, Va., in 1854. He went to Baltimore in 1870 and became an active member of Union Baptist church, where he received every encouragement from his pastor, the Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson. He entered Wayland seminary at Washington in 1878, graduating four years later as valedictorian of his class. He pastored a church at Bladensburg, Md., for awhile, afterward becoming state missionary for the Baptists, which position he held until he organized the Sharon church. Dr. Alexander has been one of the most public spirited pastors in Battimore for a quarter of a century, being conspicuous in a number of movements for the uplift of his race. He was one of those in the fight for the admission of colored lawyers to practice at the Maryland bar, one of the organizers of the Brotherhood of Liberty and was a prominent figure in PETER H. BURKE BEV. DR. W. M. ALEXANDER. the successful fight for colored teachers in the city schools. He served as treasurer of the great Negro young people's congress, which was held at Atlanta, Ga., in 1902. He has been corresponding secretary of the Lott Carey Baptist convention of Virginia and has succeeded in raising $30,000 for the support of missionaries in Africa. These missionaries report over 3,000 conversions. When the Suffrage League of Maryland was organized in 1904 to fight the Poe disfranchisement of Afro-Americans Dr. Alexander was elected president of the league. He led the successful fight against the Poe amendment in 1905 and again led the colored voters in the fight last fall. Dr. Alexander has been honored by Shaw university with the degree of doctor of divinity. Lecture In Aid of Hampton Institute. The stereopticon lecture which was recently given at the Central Congregational church, Brooklyn, in the interest of Hampton institute, Virginia, was both interesting and instructive. Several views illustrating the activities of its graduates in their outside work were shown. Chaplain H. B. Turner of the institute and his assistant made timely addresses. A substantial sum was contributed toward the work of the institution. The Hampton quartet sang several plantation melodies. Bright Outlook For Y. M. C. A. The movement which was started some time ago by the Pilgrim Bible class at Pittsburg for the purpose of forming a branch of the Young Men's Christian association for our people in that city met the hearty approval of the general public, and it also has the support of the central association. The financial end of the work is being conducted by a competent committee, and the outlook for the proposed branch is encouraging. Pool Issues and Work Together. The Nashville (Tenn.) Clarion says from now on we are going to cut right and left and make the welkin ring until we bring about an awakening of our business men to the end that they pool their issues and work together in unity. Editor Turner is right. The way to get rid of any evil is to strike at its roots. It may sometimes be with more valor than discretion, but it will start things a humming. WOMEN OF HIGH STANDARD Encouraging Report From Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs In speaking recently of the work which Afro-American clubwomen are doing for the uplift of our people in most all sections of the country, and particularly in the state of Virginia Mrs. Harris Barrett said: "The chief object of the Virginia Federation of Colored Women is to raise to the highest plane home, moral and civil life. There are today belonging to the Virginia federation nearly fifty organized clubs, representing over a thousand women, all of whom are working along some line to better conditions in their communities, and this does not begin to represent all the women who are working for the common good. The minutes of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs for 1908, to which our federation belongs, reported that the women's clubs of twenty-eight states had federated and were working along common lines. There is no need for discourage, even though at times the way seems so dark. The united efforts of all these women must in time make the world see what it is now so slow to believe—namely, there are good, honest women in our ranks whose standards are as high as those of any women. "We have connected with our federation clubs whose members are actively engaged in home, school, church and village improvement. Rescue and charity work are also included in their activities. In Norfolk, Va., under the efficient management of Mrs. Laura E. Titus, there is an association of women doing splendid work. Among the many things they are doing is the establishing of a home for the protection of girls. In Lynchburg, Va., Mrs. Lucy Stevens is also rendering splendid assistance to the working girls in her section." Past Commander O'Reilly Wants Then Back In Memorial Day Parade. Past Commander Miles O'Reilly of U. S. Grant post, No. 327, G. A. R. Brooklyn, is anxious that boys' brigades and civic organizations which have been shut out of the Memorial day parade of the Grand Army of the Republic for two years should again be found in line. He believes it would teach a lesson in patriotism, and it is understood that the grand marshal, John Murphy, will be appealed to in the matter and that the adjutant general, George H. Jackson, secretary of the memorial and executive committee of Kings county, will also be prevailed upon to include these bodies in the march. It is known that the reason for excluding these bodies was on account of reports made to the memorial and executive committee of unwarranted conduct while in line of one or more civic organizations, and it was voted to exclude them. A meeting of the delegates from Grant post to the memorial and executive committee was held a short time ago at headquarters to take this matter under consideration. Past Commander O'Reilly was chosen chairman and James F. Canfield secretary. The delegates will bring the matter up, it is understood, at the February meeting of the memorial and executive committee. Afro-American brigade boys number over 500 in Brooklyn alone. Civilization Depends Upon Knowledge and Steady Productive Labor. Every savage people, every barbarous tribe, lifts itself in the scale of civilization first by abandoning hunting and fishing and nomad life and settling on the land, there to engage in steady, productive labor, says Charles W. Eliot. The next means of uplifting any people is education—work by the generation to which the parents belong upon the children of another, work by the people who are in possession of the forces of the world upon the rising generation which they seek to bring up to the level of their own generation and then to set in the upward and onward way. Education means the bringing up of each successive generation to the standards of the former generation and putting the rising generation in possession of the means of civilization which the former generations have won. Convention Date May Be Changed. At a recent meeting of the board of managers of the New England Baptist missionary convention held in New York it was decided to change the date of the thirty-sixth annual meeting of the convention from June 16 to June 2 in order to accommodate pastors of churches and others officially connected with the convention who have planned to attend the world's Baptist congress which meets in Edinburgh in June. If the majority of the churches of the convention favor the change the convention will be held in the Abysinia Baptist church, New York, beginning June 2. Crescent Club's Sixth Anniversary. One of the most enjoyable of the many social functions given by musical and social clubs in Brooklyn recently was that of the Crescent Social club, at Sumner hall, in celebration of its sixth anniversary, which took the form of a banquet and dance. By invitation it brought together the leaders of a number of musical, literary and social organizations. Features of the occasion were the grand march and the execution of several of the latest dances. A rose by any other name does not seem to smell as sweet, at least to the several organizations of colored men who have taken the same names as white organizations. However, that may be, it is giving them any amount of trouble in different parts of the country. Could not the Knights of Pythias do just as good work under the name of Knights of Damon? Or the Elks might have just as good a time as they are now having if they were working under the title of Reindeer or some equally ephumous title? Perhaps so and then perhaps not. Let us be a little more original and we will perhaps have a little less trouble. THE ODD FELLOWS AND THEIR BIENNIAL MEETING. Negroes have so many benevolent societies, and so constant are their meetings and parades that there is grave danger of not getting much farther that the phase of the matter indicated in the meeting and parade. All of these several institutions, if of any particular value, should prove most helpful to the progress of the race. Among all of the various societies, none are in a better position for rendering efficient and needed service to the race than is the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. But such service cannot be rendered by the simple matter of parade, and the production of vast numbers of men. This Order, the Odd Fellows, is the most representative body, perhaps, of Negroes in all the world, comprising as it does, among its members, Negroes of every State and territory of the United States, and even having lodges in many of the islands of the sea and foreign countries. The highest legislative body of this Order, which is to convene in this city next September, numbering some fifteen hundred or two thousand men, is the most pretentious effort of self-government upon the part of the Negro race anywhere. Quite naturally, the colored people of this State, as well as the Negro Odd Fellows of Maryland, feel concerned with respect to successful gathering, and the impression for good such a body must make upon our people and the community at large. We sincerely trust that we are mistaken, but we incline to the notion that the Odd Fellows of our own city do not seem to fully and adequately appreciate the greatness of the opportunity which is before them. There are very many things which we could say in this connection. However, we shall only instance one at this time. On West Biddle street, this city, there is an elegantly situated lot, with an old mill being utilised for hall purification. Now, to add to that present ing, an extension, occupying a vantage of the whole lot, would cost, we dare say, not more than six thousand dollars. Is it possible, with the large number of identified with the Odd Fellows in this city that they are really have such little interest in their own Order, that they are not ashamed to have their visiting brethren come here from all parts of the world, a number of them of the most influential and intelligent citizens of this country, and witness a little apology for a hall, in striking contrast to the homes occupied by our people in this city? We dare say that the present income from rental purposes of the present hall, would of itself be sufficient to sustain the interest on a loan adequate for the purposes of improvement. What will our visiting brethren think of our business faculties, if in a community of one hundred thousand Negroes, with many professional and business men we have such little, confidence in the principles of Odd Fellowship, and such babes in business enterprises, that we lack both the nerve and the sense to make an improvement so obviously necessary, at such a small outlay? An African Methodist preacher, backed by his congregation, is hold and courageous enough to undertake to buy a ninety thousand dollar church, and yet, possibly, a thousand or fifteen hundred men, Odd Fellows in this city, who with all their beautiful regalia make such a grand appearance, seem unqual to a business task of a few thousand dollars. Gentlemen of the Odd Fellows, let us remind you that while your principles are sound and true, and your object a noble one, you can hardly hope to make many accessions to your ranks, until you yourself believe more thoroughly in the principles which you profess. The fact that the B. M. C. will meet in this city in September next, gives you the opportunity of your lives to test the sincerity of your devotion to the principles represented by the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Quite likely, your various numbere in the city, have ten times the amount required for such improvement, laying idly in the banks of this city. Have we not the ability to utilize this great financial strength to our own benefit? If the various lodges loaned sufficient to make the improvement, would they not be loaning to themselves? Would not the property itself be the security? Would not the interest coming back to them e ch year from the income of the hall equal that they would receive from the banks, and at the same time would they not be in possession of a hall which would reflect credit upon them, the race and the community? Where are all of the "big" men in the Order? Are they asleep? COLORED HISTORIES IN COLORED SCHOOLS In view of the annual recurrence of the natal day of such prominent figures in the history of the Afro-American of this country, Richard Allen and Frederick Douglas, it occurs to us that this is a good time to drop a word in reference to the making of history and its effect upon the coming generations of our people. Our children are taught in the public schools of this and other cities of the great deeds done by the Anglo-Saxon and other nations of the world, but not one line as to what the people of their own race and nationality have done. It is about time now for us to seek to place in our colored public schools some of the various histories already written of the deeds done by our people of our own race and color. If we are ever to have any pride whatever in our own race we must open our eyes to the fact that at sometime or other some of us somewhere have done something worth while in the great work of the world. We have been greatly impressed recently by noting that the large number of our own business houses who have ordered calendars for this year have taken a special delight in selecting those which bear the faces of colored people instead of those of white people. This is a step in the right direction and shows that we are getting no little race pride in the fact that we have pretty women of our own and we take pleasure in looking upon their faces. This is a step in advance of former years, and we are glad to see it. With the Negro doll baby and Negro pictures and Negro histories and Negro books, we are last on the road to an improvement in race conditions that will make for good in the future years While we do not wish to impose any impossible conditions on those of our teachers who are in the lead, yet if it is possible for us to agitate the question of colored histories in colored schools and thus secure them, it would be a long step in advance for us. THEY CAN DO IT. The Negro churches could accomplish much good by deciding to have a field day, to discuss social purity or the moral regeneration of the race. No pastor who is down in the depths of the work needing to be done, for the uplift of our people, is ignorant of the great need of a hand to hand conflict with the forces of sin, if we are to save the benighted and besotted element of our race, as well as many others who are not so far gone, but whose way is downward. There is in our city a bedraggled, rum soaked, growler rushing crowd which must somehow be saved. To sit back and deplore it, does not help it. Somebody must go to these people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and point them to the way of the cross and save them from the curse of sin. Now it is certain that no man is going to undertake this task unless he has great faith in the germinating and redemptive power of the Gospel. To simply sit down on the fact that our churches are open and every body is welcome, will not do. We will have serious difficulty in getting that element into our churches. In fact many of them will not come unto our churches, because the better dressed church goers draw back from them, and sometimes make fun of their shabby clothing. To rest ourselves then on the fact that all men are invited, does not meet the needs of the case. We must use our common sense, and go to those who will not come to us. As to the method of reaching this unsaved class, each church might develop its own. A mission station, open every night, with evangelistic services where tea and sandwiches could be bought cheaper than the saloon keeper sells his beer, soup and pretzels, would be the ideal. In cases where this cannot be done, cottage and neighborhood prayer meetings might be held in fall, winter and early spring, and open air meeting in warm weather. The Gospel wagon would be a great help and put the working forces in easy reach of many communities on each Sunday afternoon; and by so doing we might get the level of the Gospel under this inert mass of human beings and save many of them to a better life. The churches CAN do it. WILL they do it? Westand ready to abet and help in any way we can in such an effect at moral renovation of the race. THE FORUM. Recent Pulpit Utterances. MR. EDITOR OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEGGER: Visitors and friends who attended the funeral service of Mrs. Martha Gray, Sunday, January 30th, at Grace A. M. E. Church, Catonsville, were treated to remarks from the holy altar that have caused quite a good deal of unfavorable comment, and in some instances bitter feeling. The life of the deceased, who spent forty-four years in the service of Christ, afforded indeed very good material to impress the blessedness derived and the goodness to be attained in being a true follower of Christ. But strangers could but believe, after hearing the remarks spoken, that the people of the progressive and peaceful little suburban town were the worse to be found anywhere, for it was said that they fostered gambling dens, and supported whiskey saloons, spent all leisare time in playing dominos and checkers, and in fact did everything but support and attend the church. One speaker even said that there were many professed Christians in Grace A. M. E. Church that would not even smell heaven. Such remarks are indeed an insult to the religion and intelligence of the members of Grace A. M. E. Church, and to say the least are sacrilegions. When it is remembered that Grace A. M. E. Church pays its pastor over $900.00 per year, and gives him a furnished parsonage to live in, Catonsville is not so bad after all. SEVERAL READERS. Catonsville, Feb. 8th, 1910. Y. M. C. A. IN NEED So Says Prof. Kelly Miller, Of Howard University,' Sunday Afternoon, At Ames Memorial M. E. Church, Under The Auspice Of The Y. M. C. A. That the people of this city need a new building for their Y. M. C. A., costing at least $50,000, was the assertion made by Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, Washington, at a mass meeting held under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., at Ames Memorial M. E. Church last Sunday afternoon. He also said that the young men of the race must be well developed physically if they would succeed in the economic struggle with other races, and that the Y. M. C. A. should play a conspicuous part in looking after the physical, moral and intellectual development of our young men. "In the great fight between labor and capital," said Prof. Miller, "for the adjustment of conditions, the Negro is part and parcel of the movement, which is world-wide. Those who are on the outside count for nothing, but those who are on the inside are reaping the harvest. "You and I are fortunate in that attention is being focused upon us, and we can play a prominent part in the industrial and economic conflict. "In 1890 only two or three per cent. of the people of this country lived in cities, now one-third of the people live in cities. The Negro has not lagged behind in this migration to the cities. With the coming to the city has come the problem of health. Some statisticians say that the Negro in this country will be extinct in the generations. Pneumonia, pulmonary weakness, and even the hookworm are responsible for this view. In Baltimore you represent the healthful, as well as the distressing conditions of this migration to the city. You, like the colored citizens of Washington, have exceptional educational opportunities. It is of fundamental importance that we build upon the physical, side-Civilization imposes, a heavy tax upon those who would go upward in open rivalry, and those who are the best fitted physically will be the ones to succeed. By taking advantage of our educational advantages and by developing strong men and women physically will be able to take a part in the herce economic struggle of the world." He closed by urging the erection of a new and modern equipped building for the local Y. M. C. A. Professor Miller was introduced by Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the Colored High School. Rev. Dr. W. G, Williams, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, also delivered a brief address. Prof. Miller spoke at night at Grace Presbyterian Church on "Thy Kingdom Come." CHIPS FROM THE QUARRIES. Scottish Rite Masons Attend Services—The Royal Arch Grand Chapter To Have Sermon Preached—To Buy Lot For New Temple? The attendance at the annual sermon of the Thirty second degree Masons at John Wesley M. E. Church a few Sunday nights ago was all that could be expected, a large number being present in all the gold and glitter of their splendid uniforms. The sermon by Rev. W. H. Gaines was well received by all who heard it. In addition to the number in uniform quite a number of the fraternity were present as well as quite a number of the members of the ladies' department, the Golden Circle. In consequence of the absence by sickness of Ill. J. Murray Ralph, commander-in-chief, Ill. Lloyd Dorsey acced in his place. The annual sermon to the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, will take place on Sunday night February 20th, at the Centeunial M. E. Church, and will be preached by the pastor, Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D. Indications point to a large number being present. This department, under the leadership of Companion Charles Doughty, has made remarkable progress in the last few years, and is now one of the most active departments of the Craft. 2. A well defined rumor is going around that an option has been secured on a piece of ground on Pennsylvania avenue on which to erect a new Masonic Temple. Just who has obtained the option and who is back of it has not been well defined. The price is said to be in the neighborhood of thirteen thousand dollars for the site alone. There are two buildings on the lot and a portion unimproved. Some of those who have inspected the lot think the price is rather high, in view of the fact that it has been on the market for sometime and there has been no purchaser for it. The Grand Lodge is to be called in special session week after next to take action on the matter, so it is stated. My earthly house will be set right; The curtains they shall close; There'll come no sound, nor moving sight Rendered Noble Service In The Cause Of Negro Freedom—Mr. J. Murray Ralph Speaks Interestingly About Underground Railway And Other Reminiscencies. "I am afraid the young people of the race do not appreciate the great and noble services performed by Frederick Douglas." The foregoing utterance was made the other day by Mr. J. Murray Kalph, one of the most intimate friends of the late Frederick Douglas, to a representative of the Afro-American Ledger. Mr. Ralph is just convalescing at his home, 333 S. Caroline street, from an attack of pneumonia. "I was born down in the next block and how times have changed," said Mr. Ralph reminiscently. "In those days most of the leading colored people living down here were engaged in ship caulking, and others were ship carpenters. UNDERGROUND RAILWAY. "Just a few doors below here an aunt of mine had charge of one of the 'stations' on the famous 'Underground Railway.' Many times I have heard her denounce'abolitionists and Northern Negroes to white persons in the neighborhood, while in her home would be stopping an escaped slave. "My first wife stopped at my aunt's 'station.' She had escaped from slavery in Virginia, and was enroute to Boston, but somehow or other I persuaded her to stop here indefinitely and change her name to Mrs. Ralph. INCENDIARY LITERATURE. "In the days before the Civil War colored people were not allowed to read any anti-slavery papers or literature. Those caught with the same were sent to jail. Nearly all the colored people living here could read, and Horace Greeley's New York Tribune was their favorite newspaper Horace Greeley was an ardent abolitionist, and through his paper we kept track of what was going on in anti-slavery circles, "We used to go up to the corner of Baltimore and North streets, and give the man in charge a nod. He would wait his chance and then slip us a copy of the Tribune, which we read devoutly, and then destroy it to keep from going to jail. BOUGHT A DOUGLAS BOOK. "I got hold of a biography of Frederick Douglas, just before the war, which I read from cover to cover, and then threw it into the fire. It was against the law for us to read a book of that character, and Mr. Douglas himself was then in England in order to escape the clutches of the slave holders. "When Mr. Douglass paid his first visit to Baltimore directly after the Civil War, he came in almost stealthily. Even though the war was over, some of the rebels might have made it decidedly unpleasant for him. "Mr. Douglas seldom passed thru Baltimore in later years that he did not stop in this very house I am now living in. Right in my parlor he has held many an informal reception. He loved Baltimore, and often talked of his escape from slavery in this city over a half century before that. IS NOT APPRECIATED. "I am afraid the young people of the race do not appreciate the great and noble services performed for them by Frederick Douglas. His memory should be cherished by all. His 93rd birthday occurs Monday, February 14th, and the day preceding every young people's Society in the various churches should have a special program in memory of the man who made so many converts to the cause of freedom." Mr. Ralph is president of the Frederick Douglas Memorial Association, which usually holds eulogistic services each year. Owing to the illness of Mr. Ralph, and the inability of Judge Terrill to be present, the usual exercises will not be held this year. Gives Theatre Party. Miss Alice B. Davis, of 711 George street, gave a theatre party on Thursday of last week. Those present were: Miss Fisher; Mrs. A.B.D. Gould, Mr. H. J. Spence. On the following Thursday, she gave a reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, at which the following were present: Miss Johnson, Miss Cornish, Miss Quickley, Mr. Brown, Mr. Washington, Mr. Asque, Mr. H. J. Soence, Mr. J. A. Spriggs and others. Notes for this column addressed to Mr. Beckett, care of this office, will receive careful attention.—Ed. Obey nature's laws and she will sustain thee. It is an utter impossibility to catch cold if the surfaces of the body are kept at an even temperature. The trouble may be from without or it may be from within—that is by not being either properly, or sufficiently clad; by not having perfect circulation, or by not eating such food as is needed to furnish the required heat of the body. What is your trouble? Locate it and avoid a cold. Drastic football changes are suggested to the Rules Committee: Division of the game into four periods. Allow a removed man from the game to re-enter. Have on seven men on the line of scrimmage on defense. scrimmage of on-side kick. Abolition of on-side kick. Prohibition of piling on man when down. Final meeting is March 25th. Provisions are being made for schoolboys physical efficiency and badges awarded for certain accomplishments. What can be done for the Negro lad? He need physical prowess and vitality to combat the forces of nature, that are ready to sap out his life. The Colored High School of Baltimore defeated the M Street High School of Washington, in one of the fastest basketball games seen in the Capital City, by a score of 19 to 18. The Baltimore quintette excelled the local lads in team work at every stage of the game. Capt. Hugh Shipley and Richardson played best for M Street, while the entire squad of Baltimore starred. The defeated team has held the scholastic championship of the I. S. A. A. for the past two years. Baltimore won the game when there was only twenty seconds to play, by a goal thrown from the center of the field by Briscoe. The game was witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd. Line up: Baltimore Washington Cromwell forward Nutt Gibson guard Jones, Lawson Shipley, Capt. center Shipley, Capt. Webb forward Miles Briscoe guard Richardson, Webb. Score: Field goals, Webb (4), Cromwell, Briscoe and Shipley (1). Free goals, Shipley (5). Total (19) Baltimore. Field goals, Shipley (3) Miles (2) Richardson and Nutt (1). Free goals, Richardson (4). Referee Nixon, Howard University. Time keeper, J. A. B. Callis, B. H. S. Time 20 minute halves. Keep up the good work. Track should claim your attention. Find out your ability and then train. High jumpers, sprinters, shot-putters, broad jumpers and distance runners are needed. In which class are you? Never neglect so important a thing as health. LINCOLN. As long as grateful prayers assail the skies, As long as freedom's ensign feasts the eyes, Dear to our memory will that name remain; The martyr, who for freedom's cause was slain. When base discord, mingled with civic strife, Struck at our Union's heart, to take its life; Thy steady head moored fast the Ship of State, Nor heeded howling winds or storms of hate. Would that thy spirit now, would guide the hand, Of those who rule, unjustly, through the land; Enacting laws too base to give a name, While Justice hides her face to blush with shame. Through coming ages, may thy name resound; On fame's gilt ladder, grace the highest round; There in the solemn, stately hall of fame, 'Grave in the post of honor, LINCOLN'S name. BY HARRY LONDON. Mr. George S. Ralph is serving on the United States Grand Jury for the January term oP gd eel Coed ee PS a ON RETR ALO SECM PT Srp MIeteI OP Oa Ta ARN EEN eR DAT ae CIENT RE ; Se Tac RCI QE ENE SA SS A a a SL essa reemes Be al a he A eee eee ee as SRT HOV IEMINEC INI | remeron eee OH URCHNOTICES| CHURCH NOPFICES | ‘OLOBED -ROLKS ARE 21) 1a0d:s The rst spur named are opera’ S| fan | SET in Odd Fellows:'549' W..Biddle' Sti; | Se Presa tot win teens | iain t A ae ON lene COLORED FOLKS ARE”) (ca'by Negro apltalits, and tbe x6, i Sunday, Peb.20th at § B. Mya: femme | a 5 i ites, u Cases She AMES MEM. ME. CHURCH, TM En! pee - 'PALKING TOO MUCH [-2eainces ste owned oy na they ; der the auspices -of Queen Esther|“@#AMES, MEM, MB. CHURCH, | BETHEL A. M- E.\CBURCH! (= ag ae 1 eSemce e ‘are open for coldzed trade. —_— Household, No. 53, G. U. 0. of 0. F. Garey ad Baltes Sit , oo anal OS pao ee xcs e ty of . ' De We . Pastor. ev. 0.G. Hill, D. D., Pastor." aay [Contibued irom Pagel] of For Aid in Keeping Open |All members of the Order ave cordr| Rev. D. W- Hays, Pastor. 11 ALM. Seren be the, Pastek oes Sybel Jones. and Mrs. J, “Black, of Pine Blutf,.who accompanied the bride home. ‘his aifair wes gotten up, by the Wed-Lock and Jolly Joker clubs. "While they did not haye @ big spread at the wedding, did not issue any invi- tations, yet there were many presents sent by those who perchanced to hear of it. The groom presented his bride with ‘one hundred dollars in gold_and-her pa- rents came along with $10,000" and a home, while Mrs. Johnston showed her ‘appreciation ard presented them with three houses and Jots and a farm of 40 _aeres. When it comes to fixing -up snag teeth, or even making new teeth Dr Johnston knows his business. He com- pieted his course in Chicago, coming Out of school with honors, then he prac- ticed there for experience, and then struck the south an experienced dentist knowing what to do and how to do it He has built. up a business’ that will stand. {had two old snags in my head andwent to him. He put some red stuff in ny mouth, told me to go away and when L got. back be had made some thing to fitin there where the break down was, and I tell you 1 can do some oC A > \ Le Le 2” o | bo ee ee Oe ag Pere Dr, 0. A. bk. dUSENSTON eating now. I congratulate the couple and wish for them a long and prosper- ous life. T teft Helena and went to Memphis, met Rev. T. 0. Fuller. Dr, Fuller has reached such a business life now that I cannot get a letter from him like I once did. Lam sure it is not because he has fallen from grace, but because he is a busy man. 1 will say this much at any rate. Ie is doing a great thing for the education of our boys and girls Thave been to Jackson. visited Can- ton, Miss., for the first time in my life At Canton I met Rev. R. ‘r. Sims, president of one uf the conventions in the state and pastor of a large church and editor of the Mississippi Baptist, which is a large paper. From this you will see that he is doing something for his race. Now J guess { will have to bring these remarks !o a close, because ’ there are so many -things to claim my attention, and so many things to be done. Man should be a busy creature whether he is cr not. He. should be busy all the time trying to bring some- thing to pass. We have no time to sit around and complain about things, but do something. Make the white men know that we are in this world and in this busy life he will have to reason with us. Jam nota believer in the shot gun theory, but Ido believe that we must do something as a race, because the age demands it. I could not think well of any man who would do nothing but sit around and talk about how others are treating him. Shake some of them off. and you willbe kind to yourself. oe ee | a ge a C er ee ae ee ere ee eee ee ee ey Sy Sy ~ Mrs. D. A. E. JOHNSTON. There jaan uafortunase thing Soins oe in Georgia. Ido not mean to meddle with things in that state, but I do wish that onr peogle would keep their little fusses out of the white men’s papers. ‘We have trouble enough and the white man knows enough about our weak- ness, without us taking other things to him. Some of the men have _attempt- ed to.run Bishop Smith out of the state by puttings in the white papers about him, This thing will make the whole race suffer, I do not intend to enter in- to the merits of the case at all, but I do think that it would be manly for Negroes to fight it out and not resort to low mean things. z Iwill tell you a few things when I write next week about the meeting of *Bishops. You can send me a letter to 1528 Woward street, New Orleans La. Lam Getting ready to go_to Scot- and. W. W. Allen, of. the Southern Christian Recorder has given ie $5.00 on the trip. Moving Pciture Shows A-Plenty. Washington, Feb. 10.—There are now nine moving picture shows for the accommedation of colored patrons —the Hiawatha, the Maceo,the Queen the Dunbar, the Chelsea. the Lincoln, the Foraker, the Howard and. Fairy- rland:. ‘The Srst.fpur named are opera. ted by Negro capitalists, (and. the re- ‘mainder are owned'‘by. whites, but ‘the employees are colored and they ‘are open for coldred trade. MORTGAGE WAS . BONE OF CONTENTION After ‘A Lengthy Legal Battle The Matter Has Been Adjusted And The Church Is Succeeding (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) *Galesyille, Md., Feb. 8.—After a two-and.a-half year’s fight ia the courts of Anne Arundel county. the ‘African Methodist Episcopal chureh ‘here has been placed on a solid base for the future. On account of a mort- page given by the pastor and trustees in 1804, which was unauthorized by the church membership, the church was ordered to ke sold by. the conrts after foreclosure proceedings had been had. It was bid in for the sum of $670.00 by’ an outsider, and then the fight began, and continued until Pee ended a few days ago, avd the church is now in the bends of the right people. Great assistance was rendered these people by Bichop L. J. Coppin, Rev. U. H. Steprean, the pre: siding elder and Rev. Dr. Watson, secretary of the Church Extension Sosiety, the Jeiter giving his cheok for $769.05. This church owes adebt of gratitude to these brethren it can never pay. “Rev. J. Offer Custis is the pastor. GOLD SAID TO HAVE BEEN FOUND IN LIBERIA A Good Chance For Americans ‘To Develope A New Discovery Before The Englishman Grabs It Up. Washington, February 5th—Gold and diamonds have been discovered in Liberia, about 30 wiles from the coase, according to a report to this government by Charge a’ Affairs Ger. W, Bilis, of Monrovia. In his report the Charge says: a “The discoverer called at this con- sular general with a quantity of the tuctal which he bad obtained near the settlements, together with photo- graphs showing biuself and the nat ives ab work. Fle also had adiamon¢ ‘inthe rough, found in the same sec- tion. Stine discoverer has been engaged ‘for the past few months in gold-wash- ing in Movtserrado county, about 50 ‘iiies from Monrovia. “The gold has been recovered from the bed+ ‘of small streams, although the discoverer has Tocated the metal in the larger streams, In 13 days at ac*st of abou S15, he scoured $57.60 worth of gold, according to hissubmitted statement, avd with skilled labor and up-to-date appliances the product could be greatly increased.”’ ‘The recommendation is that there would seem to be just now an oppor- tunity for American capital to enter thix phase of the development of Li- bevia, aud that actiou should not be delayed as Buropeans are pressing hard to get all the mining rights of the republic. Household of Ruth. § 4x. Evrror:—Allow me room it your valuable paper to give some news of the Household of Ruth, G. U. 0. of Odd Fellows in Maryland. We have 68 Households in all parts of the State, Eastern Shore leading in number. Baltimore baviog three, Marion, No. 6; Queen Esther, No. . and Naowi, No. $08. On the 9th and 10th of December, it was our great pleasure to bave in Balti. more, Mrs. Mary A. Parker, of Washington, D.C, our Grand Wor- thy Superior, the national presiding ofiicer. She was the guest of the three Households in Baltimore, at a banquet given at the Odd Fellows Hall, 549 West Biddle strect, Fri- day, December 10tb. There was .0 representative of every department of the Order, Col. Hamilton Hayes, | Patriarebie; P. G. May George H. ©. | King, Crand Masters’ Council; D. G sec’y, Iesse L. Nicholas, District Grand Lodge; P. N. Fa Lambert Nicholson, Subordinate lodges; Bro. ‘Arnold Waters, of Catonsville, ‘‘o the county lodges; Sisters Ida | in and Josephine Andersou. fiom Mar jon, No. 6; Sister Laura Harri trom Naomi, No. $98,- and Sister: ‘Annie R. Johnson, D. G. M. N.S. Mary E. Harris and Bro, Alfre Mitchell did the honors for (Queer Esther, District Grand Wortay Re corder, Mary R. Burkett representes the district in general, Captain Owens and Franklin also were pres ent and others too bumerous \ mention in aa article like this. ‘The Supper Committee with Sis ters Harris and Owens at the ‘head gave a lovely inenu. Col. and Mrs. Hayes entertainec Ars. Parker, Mrs. Annie R, Jobn son and Mrs, Mary Wt. Burkett, a a handsomely appointed dinner ri | day at 4 o’clock.. ‘Aystz R. Joxssoy, D. G. M. N.G Mary R. Burxerr, D. G. W. R | of Maryland. ee _ Reisterstown, Feb, 7th, 1910 Notice! Notice! Dr. J. H. Barnett, Specialist Skin and Scalp Diseases. Also a Shampooing Parlor Attached. Apply at 862 Park Avenue. _ ADVERTISE... > WL ASK JANES FUND Efforts are being made to have some of tbe colored county school: receive help from the Jeannes’ Rural School Fund. In some of the coun: ties the schools only run two or three months ina year. be coun ty school commissioners of the var ious counties are said to apportior the colored schools as they see fir and always with an eyesingle ts keeping open the white schools fo: nine months in the year. Some lawgers contend that the school commissioners can be com: pelled to keep the schosls open for louger term. Mr. Oregon Brooks.a well-knows farmer, of Brooklyn. Md-, appeare¢ before the M. E. Ministerial Union op Monday, aud asked for aid iv keeping the colored schoo! at Brook lyn open a longer term, The request provoked considerable discussion as lo the shortcomings for colored schools,in the various counties. —<$—$$< In Memoriam | MINOR—In loving remeasbrance ‘of our dear mother, Frances Ann ‘Minor, who departed this life Feb- ruary 10, 1507. Life's morn will soon be ended, And the evening bells will toll Then our hearts will know no sor- row, : ‘Wheu the pearly gates unfold. There we'll meet our dear, sweet motber. BURGESS—In sad but loving re membrance of my dear husband, Thomas Burgess, who departed ‘this life one year ago, February 12, 1909. © ‘Uh think bow he sufiered and moan- ed with pain Inthe iong hours of night as 1 watched him in vain; TW}! God in his merey sent down from above An angel that whispered a message of love. By his wife Mary: Burgess. Ciicap . e's Fifty years of success have proved the merits of thie preparation. ‘Whatis more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition:of ‘womeninallages. 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Randolph, of the Ithica Conservatory. at New Haven who is thoroughly equipped to give perf ct satislaction to all who may favor us, We teach the first_ and second grades for 25 cents, third and fourth grades 35 cents and we teach up to the tenth grade. For further information call: and see Miss Irene A. Randolph. Phone (836 W.and 4063 M. | The Daughters of Allen of Trin- ity A, M.£. Church invite you to a Valentine and Curiosity Pot Pie Entertainment, Monday evening, February 14th. In the lecture room ot said church. Admission 5 cents. Good music. Refreshmeats. The Daughters will be attired in olden costumes. Mrs. A. L. Tilghman, Pres; Mrs, M.J. ®. Diggs, Sec’y. Dr, A. L, Gaines, Pastor. SF ang oe eae any Pee a 72 There: will Be'special,, services held jnOdd Fellows: 549° W..Biddle St, Sunday, Feb. 20th at.3 P. M,un: der tae auspices of Queen Esther Household, No, 53, G. U. 0. of O. F. All members of the Order are cordr- ally invited to be present in full're- galia. Rev. Cole, af Zion A.M. E. Church will office. ‘ ‘@)) are welcome. at Woman's Day at Ebenezer A. M. E. Charen, Sunday, Feb. 20, under the auspices of the Church Aid Soci: ety. Auxiliaries of our sister church- es have been invited and expect to be present. 41 A. M., Service conducted by Mrs. Edith Brooks and others. 3,00 P. M., Mrs, Mary F. Handy, presiding. 7.30. M., Mrs. Margaret Hill. presiding. A five minute talk by the Presideat of each Auxiliary. Hrs. Mattie Bowen, of Wasbington, will be present at 3’. M. Migs Jennie fones, Directress. Mrs. M. L, Crew, President. Rey. J. W. Norris, Pastor. ‘Prustees' Reception, Monday night February 21. Tickets, 15 Cents. Mrs. Mary M. Pratt, general con- dress of the Associations. 2 ‘A Grand Sacred Concert By the choir of Sharp St. Memo: rial M. E. Church, Dolphin aod Et- ting streets, Sunday Evening. Feb, 27th, at8 P.M. Allare welcome. Silver Offering. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor. Madam A. Hazelton Lee, Directress | Madison St. Presbyterian Churen MID-WINTER BAZAR February 14-25 1910 Attractive Program Each Evening. Admission, Single Ticket 5 Cts Season Tickets 25 Cents P. D Blackwell, Genl. mgr. R. G* Baker, See. Fin. Com. G. B. Murphy, Treasurer. L, Z. Johnson, Pastor. Madams Ringgold, of the Baltimore School of Music; Maud Gross, Direc- tress Trinity A, M. E. eburch choir; Tovey Smith, Ellen ‘Tingle. Mary Hunter, —— Wilson. ‘Misses Lillian Reed, Anna Vaoder- hoop, Rose Murphy, Pearl Wal-er, Delia Butler, Avuna Creditt, Pear) Fisher, Lucy Slowe. Prof, T. R. Parker, Messrs. Wilson, Geo. Cornish, Howard M, Gross, Am- | goza. of Dahomey, W. Butler, G. B. flarphy, U. Chambers, H. Wharton, W: MeCard, W. L. Fitzgerald. F. Young. C. C. Fitzgerald. W. A. Haw- kins. Brig.-Gen. George H. Carter, with Knights of Pythias Drill. Lad and Lassie Concert Company ‘composed of some of the leading singing in the city at Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington and East streets. Monday, Feb. 21st, 8.15 P.M. Admission 15 cents. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. ‘Thomas Edwards, Director. Rev. C. G. Cummings, Pastor. Camden House Formerly Brinktey's 225 and 227 West Camden Street Remodeled and refurnished with all modern conveniences, Baths, a specialty. Superb Restaurant. Fur- nished rooms 7c. 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. The Maryland Shoe Repairing -—READ AND WONDER!— We desire to call your attention to this branch of our business. We are using the best stock and material in the market, and therefore our prices are as low as can be. We do first-class repairing. Let us do your work and you will always get the best resuits. Satisfaction guaranteed. Read 2 few of our wonderful low prices: Men’s half soled, 30 cents © “hand sewed, Gi) cents Ladies’ and boys’ half soled 25 cts. Heels, 15 cents. | Come and bring your shoes and you will be astonished to look at them; they will be equalled to new. The Maryland Shoe Repairing 705 Druid Hill Avenue, between St. Mary's and Orchard Sts. _tf FOR RENT—A beautiful flato four rooms all conveniences for res ‘pectable people, 1530 Druid Hill avenue, 3 doors from McMechen. 1 Excellent Business Upportunity— Store and dwelling for sale or rent. 632 Gold street. Call. 1t House For Sale. House at 1920 Division street, All modern conveniences Apply at 1378 N. Carey street. FOR RENT—Store room, at 540 Dolphin street, suitable for Gent's Furnishing store, Barber,.shop, Tailor shop, dressmaking or milli nery establishment. . Apply on prem ises-between 7 and $ P. M. or at 1403 Jefferson street, from 8 A; M. to6 P. AL. 1.29-¢ On ae - To The Housewife If you wish to save 30 cents on The Ladies Home Journal or $1.10 ‘on The Saturday. Evening Post, take out a years subscription at $1,50 for each, drop a card to | ‘Mrs. Lawrence G. Hubert, ; 1217 Argyle avenue,” © 2 General Agent. Old Subscriptions renewed WATT TTL ALENTA TULOLic CHURCHNOTICES = 2S eS teas OS Token eb eee eee “@AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. W- Hays, Pastor. 6,00 A. M.; Class-meeting. 41 A, M.and$ P. M., Preaching by the Pastor. Celebration of Holy Communion. : 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.00 P. M., Epworth League, 7.00 P.M., Brotherhood Prayer and Praise service, Everybody cordially invited. W. A. Jones, Supt. Henry Johnson, Pres. of League. B. M. Rhetta, Pres. Brotherhood. BOPASBURY M. b. Chu stn, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Pastor. 9.30 A. M., and 2.30 P. M., 8.5. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: “The Method of Christian Development.” 3.30 P. M., Sermon to the Calen- dar Cinb, by Rev. Dr. E. W. S. Peck ® 5p. M. Epworth League. 8.00 P. M,, Special Sermon to the Caterers, Vublic, Private, Hotel. Club and Restaurant Waiters, Cooks and Stewards. " Strangers cordially welcomed. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. te" }OHN WESLEY M. .CHERCE Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Rev. W. H. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 9.30 A. M.,2.30 P.M, Sunday School. 11 A. M., The sixth of a series o} a series of sermons on Joseph by the Pastor. 3P. M., Holy Communion. Bap tizing. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Preaching by Pastor. Everybody cordially welcome. ‘Mr. E, Hughes, Supt. S. S. ‘Mr. T. H Lee, Pres.E. L. Tr RASLORN YU. Ge VEUNL ES McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 9.00 Olass Meeting, D. I. Fowler, leader. : 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: The Christian's Hope. 3.30 P, M., Sanday School 5.30 P M., Epworth League 7.30 PB. M., BrotnerhoodgPrayer Meeting, conducted by President D. 1. Fowler, Tusday and Wednesday nights Class Meeting. ‘Thursday night Prayer Meetiog. Jobn M. Barnes, Pres. of E. L. - J. W. Jones, Sunt. (CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCD Cor. S. Caroline and Bank St. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastor. 31 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, Topic: Completing Lincoln's work. The Lincoln Anniversary Song Ser- vice will be used and a coliection for Freedman’s Aid will be taken. 2.30 P. M. Sunday School, Mr. D. W. Jones, Supt. 4P.M., Epworth League. Evan- gelistic Service. 3 P.M., Dr, Shaw will preach the seventh sermon in the series on Bus: yan's Pilgrim's Progress. Topic: “Phe Dark Valley.” Pilgrim will be shown in his battle with the devil. Revival Services All Day. tar WHATCOAT M. E.CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts, “‘Kirg’s Hill” Rey. Alfred Young, Pastor. (ESBS xO 2 sea (aaa) NES 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, 5 P, M., Epworth League. 8.00.P. M., Sermon by the Pas: tor, subject: “Regeneration.” Prayer meeting Wednesday mght. Everybody welcome. Moving pictures on Monday Feb. 24st,—Exeursion ‘Train on the Downward Road. , W. C. Tongue, Supt. Miss E. Cooper, Pres. E, L- GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH, Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10.30 4. M,, Class Meeting. 11.30 A. M., Brother T. H. Jones. 3 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P, M., Epworth League 8 P.M, Holy Commuvion. Mr. S. 8. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. lane Milligan. Pres, 1. L. @@ CHRIST'S INSTITUTION, Ensor St. near Monument, Rey. G. W. Kehnard, Pastor. ILA. M., Rev. A. Bill. 2 P, M., Sanday School. SP. M, Preaching by ac able di- vine. , Masonic wotice. The Hiram Holy Grand Roya! Areh Ohapter, Masons, will atteod Divine Services at Centennial M. E. Chureb, Sunday, Feb. 20th, at 8 P. M. Sermon by Dr. Shaw and spec: ial music for the oecasion. j Y. M. C. A., 1619 Druid Hill Ave. Sunday, Feb, 13, 4:30. Rev. J. W. Norris, of Ebenezer A. M.E, Church, will speak. Every- body invited. Good music. tt ee Wo Yee CHURCH NOEICHS Satin el oo OU ee ERG "BETHEL A, MoE GHUROBY Saratoga Street near Gay... Rev. 0.6. Hill, D. D., Pastore 11 A: M., Sermon by the-Pastor.* 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3:5. | Thaddeus Copeland, Supt,” "SP TRINITY A. M. E, CHURCH: + Linden Ave. and Biédle St. - Rev. A, L, Gaines, Pastor. 2), ALLEN DAY. we 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Rev. John Hurst, D. D., Financial Secretary. A. M. E. Church. re te 2.30 Sunday. School, Allen Day: Rally, d 6.30 Epworth League. 7.30 P. M., Daughters of Ailea Program. Special music ‘by. the choir. Papers—Mrs. Ella Butler and Mrs. H.E. Frey. Recitation, Miss C. Thomas, Address, Mr. J. W: Woodhou-. ; T. J. Holliday. Supt. Mies A. L. Martin, Pres. A.C. E. L. Mrs. A. L. Tilghman, 4 Eres. Daughters of Allen. S@P ALLEN A. ML. BE. CHURLE». Lexington St. near Carrollton Ave, Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Woman's Day Rally, Sunday, . .” February 13. ILA.M.3P. Mand: 8 P, M.. under auspices of Church Aid. “All friends and auxiliaries are invited to be present, i v m 11 A. M., Mrs, Mary E. Harris. 3 P.M.and 8 P. M., Miss Mattie, Bowen, of Washington, also other ‘prominent speakers. . | Mrs. H. Wells, President. . iar WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH / Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr, D. P, Seaton, Pastor. 11 A. M,, The Pastor, will preach a special sermon, subject: “The Mis- sion of the Ink-horner Bearer” or “The. Marked Men Saved.” 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, 4.30 P. M., Allen C. B. League. | 7.80 P. M., Lhe Pastor, subject: “The Mental Derangement of Sin.” | ‘Trustees’ Collection. ~ Silare invited. EBENEZER A.M. B. OHURCH Rey. |. W. Norris, Pastor 11.00 A.'M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.00 P. M., Aliea C, B. League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor Classes—Suaday at 6 A. M., Tues- day, Wedsesday and Thursday at Herbert Frisby, Supt John Murray, Pres. of League. Monday 8 P.M., Going Around the North Pole. Come and see us as we pass. MAUISON ST. PRESBYTERIAY,. CHURCH. 7 Special Morning Evangeljstic Services, 11 o'clock. From Jan. 30th to March 6th. March 6th will be “Ingatherivg. Day.” : The following sermon will §be preached by the pastor: Feb. 13th—"Straight to Death.” Appropr'ate musie will be render- ed by the choir, under direction of Mr. J. F. Fessenton, chorister. ; ‘The most cordial welcome eatezd- ed to all. Z SP GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dolphin and Exting Sts. Rey, W. Edward Williams, Pastor, “The Manse,” 623 W. Lanvale-St.'/ C. & P. Phone 2513 Madison. Sunday, 11 A. M, Preaching by the Pastor, subject: Lincoln. 8 P. M., subject: Frederick Doug: lass- Special music by the Choir, | Miss Constantia Brown, directress. 2@PGILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Parrish St. near Mulberry St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A, M. Class Meeting 11.00 A. M., Rev: Green, of the M. E. Church, . ” : 2:00 P. M., Sunday School 3.00 P. M.. Rev. R. T. Winn,, of Morniog Star. Baptist church and congregation. ‘i 6.30 P. M., Christian. Endeavor- 800 P. M,, Rev. Dr, J. W. Lavatt Stewards’ Day. : G. W. Richardson, Pres. C. E. * T. H. McGowan, Supt. * 8"SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH* Cor. Clinton Ave. and George Sts. Rev, W. W. Allen, Pastor. . -Big Baptiziog: 2.2”: 11. A. M., Special Sermon by Pastor 2.00 P.M., Sunday School... 3.P. M, Sermon by Rev. T.7W: Carrington, B. D., and Baptizing: 5to7 P,M., BY, P. U- a 7 to8P, M,, Prayer and Praise, Service. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Pastor, . ,.: Revival closes Monday night with special sermon, oe OC, ¥. We GAs ts 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. - — King’s Daughters Day... ii Mrs, A. L. Gaines, of ‘TrinityAz M. E. Church, will speak to women: at the Rooms, Sunday afternoon;' Feb, 13th, at 5 o’clock,: Miss Char lotte Davage will preside.g 9.3 M. B. Murphy, Pres... _. ELE. Bright,, Secretary, *Dally, except Sunday.* **Sunday only.** *Eastward.** **L. M.** *Pittsburgh, Pita, L. M.** 9:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. *CHICAGO (to Newark) Daily* **14:30 P.M.** 4:30 P.M. *CINITI. ST. L. &** *Dally.** **12:30 A.M.** 9:30 A.M. *CINITI & ST. L.** **Daily** 25:25 P.M. 3:00 P.M. *CINITI & ST. L.** **Daily** 25:25 P.M. 11:10 P.M. *PITTSBURG** **30:30 A.M.** 8:00 P.M. *PITTSBURG LEVE.** **Daily** 11:25 P.M. 8:00 P.M. *PITTSBURG** **Daily** 11:25 P.M. 11:41 P.M. *COLS. & WBLG** **Daily** 43:30 P.M. 4:50 P.M. *Trains "Every Hour on the Hour"* *From Camden Station to Washington with Pullman Service.* *Earlier Departures from Mt. Royal Station.* ANNAPOLIS, M.L. Royal Station, 12:20 and 6:35 A.M., 13:20 and 15:35 P.M., Camden Station, 18:09 and 19:09 A.M., 11:25, 13:20, 14:35, 16:00 and 11:10 P.M. FREDERICK, M.L. Royal Station, 18:45, 14:45 A.M., Camden Station, 17:35, 19:00, 19:15 and 10:09 A.M., 11:25, 13:20 and 15:20 P.M. WINCHESTER, M.L. Royal Station, 17:30 A.M., 13:30 P.M., Camden Station, 17:29 A.M., 13:30 and 13:50 P.M. RAGERSTOWN, M.L. Royal Station, 18:45 A.M., 13:50 P.M., Camden Station, 19:09 A.M., 13:50 P.M. ELLICOTT CITY and MT. AIRY, Camden Station, 17:35, 19:15 A.M., 11:25, 13:20, 14:35 P.M. CURTS BAY, Garden Station, 15:28 A.M. LUBAY STATION, New York. New Terminal , 2:45 P.M. Camden Station, 2:40 P.M. Royal Blue Line for Philadelphia and New York. New Terminal at 23rd Street, New York, conveni- ent to hotel, theatre and shopping district. Eastward. Lr. Camden. Lr. M.Royal Sleeper. Daily. Dally. Daily. 12:39 A.M. Pallet. Diner. Daily. 7:55 A.M. A3:30 A.M. Pallet. Diner. Daily. 9:25 A.M. A3:30 A.M. Pallet. Diner. Sunday. 9:25 A.M. A3:30 A.M. Pallet. Diner. Excursion. 11:50 A.M. A3:54 A.M. Pallet. Diner. Excursion. 11:50 A.M. A3:54 A.M. ROYAL LIMITIER. Excursion. Pollutan Train. Buffet. Sucker. Packet. Operation. Dairy Cookes. Plush. Ex. Sux. 5:00 P.M. 5:33 P.M. Cookes. Plush. Ex. Sux. 5:00 P.M. 5:33 P.M. Cookes. Plush. Ex. Sux. 9:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. Cookes. Plush. Ex. Sux. 12:39 A.M. 12:41 A.M. Cookes. Sucker. Daily. 12:39 A.M. for occupant in M.Royal Station at 10:00 P.M. Elegant steamers daily except Sunday day from "BAY LINE" PIERBS. 10.18 LIGHT ST., 6.30 P. M., direct for OLD POINT COMPORT, NORFOLK PORTSMOUTH and ALL POINT SOUTH. 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From inscriptions on this stone they trace the date of the theatre back to 110 A.D., on 1800 years — Popular Mechanics. Home Institute An Ideal School From Humble Beginning In a Church to Its Present Home, With Property Valued at $60,000. Represents the Growth of Flourishing Industrial School at Memphis—Work of Students. Howe institute, Memphis, Tenn., is one of the many schools in various parts of the south for the education of Afro-American youths of which the public may not have heard much of in the past few years. Nevertheless it is doing splendid work for the masses of our people in that section. Howe institute was started in 1898, mainly through the philanthropy of the late Peter Howe of Illinois. That it was a wise investment may be shown by the uplifting influence upon the community which the school has exerted since its inception. Twenty-one years ago this school was held in a church. Today, in the residential section, not far from the Union station, there is a college colony where will be found an imposing three story brick industrial and domestic building and dormitory for girls, with 1 REV. DE. T. O. FULLER. all modern fixtures necessary for general and special purposes. This building is valued at $10,000. Affording the comforts that pedagogues who are doing this necessary racial constructive work meritoriously deserve, the teachers' cottage, built at a cost of $2,000, is also an excellent model for the community. The industrial shop erected by students leans an impetus to the ambitious youth who wants to become a craftsman when he sees the advantages which the institution offers. Besides caring for the indisposed students in the frame building now used as the sick retreat, the girls get a practical training of the laws of hygiene for the house, especially when one of their family is ill. Rev. T. O. Puller, A. M. Ph. D., was elected principal of this institution in 1902. His executive ability and broad conception of his duty to his neighbor were the requisites that placed him among the foremost Afro-American legislators of North Carolina. The same inherent qualities and his exceptional traits for the conservation of the forces that will make young Afro-American influential citizens have made Howe Institute a mighty influence for good. It has an exemplary faculty. The members are from the leading institutions of higher learning of the north and south; therefore the departments of Howe—literary, music, domestic science, sewing, basketry, printing, industrial, ministerial and stenographic—have men and women instructors getting satisfactory results. The women's Bible training class, which is composed of 200 women of various denominations of the city, is taught in a comprehensive way the Bible and the everyday problems that confront it. The 305 students from nine states are taught how to live a life of usefulness. The settlement work done by the student body is teaching them the investment of talent and its return. Thousands in Memphis and the rural districts contiguous to it are inspired by the helpfulness of noble manhood and womanhood. The good this institution is doing cannot be overestimated. The free kindergarten is happily doing a work that will cause the footsteps of its little ones to ascend the belights where honors are not evanescent. The institution is controlled and owned by 140,000 Afro-American Baptists of Tennessee. The present valuation of properties is $60,000. Dr. Fuller is planning and working daily to increase the influence of this creditable institution, where racial ideals inspire one to greater effort. Triannual Reception of K. T. The triannual dress parade and reception of Ivanhoe commandery, No. 5, Knight Templars, held in Brooklyn Feb. 3. was largely attended. The members were out in full regalia and presented a picturesque appearance in the grand march. The order has increased in membership during the past year and is in splendid financial condition. We Have the Jobs Chloroformed. About 4,000 Negroes will be employed in the south as census enumerators, says "Old Hickory." Mr. Taft did not intend for us to have any offices, and these places would not be available if there were any other way out. We have got the jobs chloroformed this time. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Tenth Annual Meeting to Be Held In New York In August. The executive committee of the National Negro Business league has called the tenth annual meeting of the league for Aug. 17, 18 and 19, in New York city. At the last annual meeting of the league in Louisville, Ky., a committee was appointed to promote plans for a national Negro exposition in 1913 to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the emancipation of the slaves. At the meeting of the executive committee at Carnegie hall, New York, the last week in January, Dr. Booker T. Washington, president of the league, reported as to the progress that has been made in interesting congress. President Taft and the general public, particularly in the southern states, in the project. He stated that it was practically certain that a celebration of some kind would take place. The question was what form it should take and how far the southern states should take part in the celebration. Part of the work undertaken by the league is that of gathering facts and statistics showing Negro progress in different parts of the country. To further this it was decided to establish at Tuskegee a bureau for the purpose of collecting and preserving these facts, where they may be available to the public, and also to establish a news service which will secure their distribution through the press to the masses of our people in order to stimulate and encourage them in their efforts for economic betterment. PROTECTION FOR WOMEN. National League Warns The Against Dangers In City Life. At a recent meeting of the National League For the Protection of Afro-American Women held in the Women's Trade Union league building in New York a circular letter of advice to young women coming from the south to New York in search of employment was issued. The letter warns such persons against dishonest employment agents and tells of the many dangers and temptations to be found in large cities and concludes by advising all Afro-American young women coming to New York to have the address of the place where they expect to work or reside while in search of work plainly written on a card so as to be conveniently shown to street car conductors or other responsible persons for direction in case they are not met by the party engaging them. Mrs. William H. Baldwin, Jr., is chairman of the league, and Mrs. S. W. Layton is the general secretary. FEAST OF THE PASSOVER. Observed by Naomi Household Sons and Daughters of Moses. Secret and benevolent societies were very much interested in the celebration of the feast of the Passover, which was held under the auspices of Naomi Household of the Prince and Princess, No. 4, Sons and Daughters of the Order of Moses, at Sunner hall, Brooklyn, the second week in February. The large number of invited guests and visitors from other societies were treated to an excellent literary and musical program. The order in Brooklyn is in a flourishing condition and has a large membership. The feast of the Passover is one of the ritualistic principles of the order, and its annual observance is always looked forward to by the members with much anticipation of renewing their obligations and pledges for the success of the order. WE ARE NOT ALL MEAN. Brainy Editors Expatiate on How to Judge the Negro. The Kansas City (Mo.) Sun says: The white man must not judge us by the riffraff in our race, but size us up by the good men and good women who are toiling each day to make the world better. Don't allow yourself to believe that we are all mean. The Dallas (Tex.) Express adds: The white man has no more right to judge us by the riffraff than we have to judge him by the riffraff. If we cared nothing for decency we wouldn't see anything but his worst element. Let him begin to look for the other class among us and he'll learn to judge us better. One always finds what he looks for. Interesting Coloring The First battalion of the First regiment, Knights of Pythias, Major John T. Williams commanding, will hold a reception and dance Thursday evening, Feb. 24, at Forbes Street hall, Pittsburg, with the Independent band and Beatty's orchestra supplying the inspiration. Brigadier General F. Sutton and staff will be present in full dress uniform. The companies composing the battalion are: Elite, No. 5, Captain W. D. Carter; Greater Pittsburg, No. 14, Captain C. W. Jenkins; Lincoln, No. 17, Captain W. O. Hunter, and Pride of Pittsburg, No. 21, Captain J. S. Mayes. Broad Minded Public Official. Mayor William J. Gaynor of New York, whose attention was recently called to the work of the Brooklyn Howard Colored Orphan asylum, says of the institution and its superintendent: "The enterprise is of the highest merit, and every one broad enough to look at humanity in a broader spirit than that of mere race or sect should contribute to it if his means permit. The superintendent is the Rev. James H. Gordon, in every way competent and worthy of your confidence." COMMERCIAL Weekly Review of Trade and Market Reports. R. G. Dun & Co.'s Weekly Review or Trade says: "Industrial and mercantile conditions, though irregular are, on the whole very satisfactory, with promising spring outlook. The event of this week has been the great weakness in securities. The failure record has been greatly expanded in amounts involved during the last month, but the record seems worse that it really is, because its big total of liabilities is due to a handful of large defaults, chiefly by brokerage firms. The record, nevertheless, has necessarily a depressing effect. It is difficult, however, to discover any material falling off in the volume of trade although it is undoubtedly true that there is less of the tremendous push of two or three months ago. "While there has been no return to the remarkable activity of a few months ago current consumption of iron and steel continues in heavy volume and all leading producers are busily engaged in filling contracts on their books. There has been some slackening of demand in a few finished lines, as consumers have ample stocks on hand and buy conservatively as a result, but, on the whole, orders for materials are numerous, although for smaller amounts than of late. "Large sellers of cotton, woolen and worsted fabrics have named the closest prices for fall deliveries that have been known in the dry goods trade for some years and they are getting business in good volume, principally on well-known staples of quality." Wholesale Markets. 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Such representations, besides perpetuating the memory of the great, arouse the interest of the young, frequently stimulating them to familiarize themselves with the words and deeds of these characters. Familiarity with the lives of great men begets emulation and aids in the formation of character. No one is able to say what famous general, statesman, scholar, writer or leader of men was started on the road to greatness by means of a statue or a bust. A race is known historically more by the great men it has produced than by the masses that exist. A people's great men are taken as an index into the character of the race that produced them. "The history of a nation," says Curtley, "is but the biography of its great men." Has not the American Negro produced from among his people leaders in thought and accomplishment that deserve such distinction that would serve as an inspiration to the youth of coming generations in their ambition to accomplish nobler things? We think he has. If this be true, is it not time for us to give expression to the fact through the most enduring means known to man—that of art? A bust likeness calls for the highest skill of the trained sculptor. The Negro race in its short history from slavery has produced but few sculptors whose ability and training would fit them for the best work along this line. And we doubt very much that these few have received from their race the appreciation and encouragement they deserve. The National Afro Art company of Washington is engaged in the manu- [Name] facture of busts of prominent men of the race who have achieved success along many lines. The company had its Inception in the thrift and industry of Mr. Charles E. Hall, who is its president. Mr. Hall communicated his plans to Mr. William L. Board, who took kindly to his suggestions, which resulted in the organization of the National Afro Art company. Besides the president, the other two members are William L. Board, vice president and general manager, and J. Mitchell Seabrook, secretary and treasurer. If you are a lover of literature in its most charming style you will want a bust of that incomparable genius of our race, who told our stories in prose and chanted in verse the songs of the lowly and the aspirings of the noble, Paul Laurence Dunbar. Our Mr. Hathaway is the only person in the world who has a mask of our poet Dunbar. If you are a admirer of that most remarkable man the south has produced since the civil war, whose sanity and wisdom have won the confidence of the white and black peoples allie both north and south, the great apostle of work, hope and optimism, you will want a bust of Booker T. Washington. If you are an admirer of him who is perhaps the most profound scholar and finished writer of literature the race has yet produced in America, who has stepped from within the veil long enough to reveal to the world the souls of black folk in their religious feeling, in their sorrow songs, in their struggles and longings to have men judge justly this race of ours by our souls and not by our skins, you will want a bust of W. E. Burghardt DuBois. If you are a lover of womankind—and who is not?—you'll want a bust of the first woman of our race whose patriotic rhapsodies raised her name from a slave's oblivion to a place among America's Iterati, Phillis Wheatley. Race patriotism in the Negro cannot be better expressed than by adorning his home with his own race products of art. Be proud, my race, in mind and soul; Thy name is writ on glory's scroll In characters of fire. -Dunbar. In Winter Use Allen's Foot-Ease. The antiseptic powder. 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Address W. H WILLS, Atty-at-Law, 312 Ind. Ave. Washington, D. C. 25 YEARS' PRACTICE. SS DYES THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. Grand United Order Of Moses Entertain Guest and Hear O. Monday night the Board of Directors of the Brothers and Sisters, Sons and Daughters of the G. U. O. der of Moses held their annual banquet at their Hall, on N. Eutaw street and entertained a number of prominent gentlemen as their guest. After discussing a very handsome menu and tickling the palets of their guest, speech making was in order, and while the fumes of the fragrant Havana permeated the room, many good as well as many witty things were said by the assembled guest, Mr. L. H. Daveport acted in the capacity of toastmaster, and was at his best in introducing the various gentlemen who did the speech making. Among those who made addresses were Rev. Drs. John H. Holmes, W. M. Alexander, and D. W. Hayes represented the ministerial forces, while Lawyers, C. C. Fitzgerald and G. W. F. McMechin, represented the legal fraternity. Messrs. Julius C. Johnson, Col. Geo. H, Carters, W. G. Price, and Alfred J. Nixon, represented the fraternal organizations. Messrs. G. Gibson, Alfred H. Pitts, were the representatives of the business men, Messrs H. C. McBeth and J. H. Murphy, the "Fourth Estate." Mr. Debardeleben the Young Men of the city. There were no set toasts, and each gentlemen was at full liberty to talk on any subject uppermost in his mind. The following gentlemen constitute the Board of Directors: Messrs Solomon Barnes, President; J. M. Seward, John H. Bailey, L. H. Davenport, Thomas Kelson, Abraham Briscoe, James Harris, Dennis Hall, William A. Lively, William Roane and A. A. Springs. Miss Wells Entertains Miss Ada C. Wells, of N. Amity street, entertained a few friends on last Friday evening. The evening was spent in music and games, after which a delicious repast wa ser ved and enjoyed by all: Misses Jessie Scott, B. Nixon, C. Moore, M. Nixon, A. Boggs, Edna Wells, Ola Martin, Helen Batson, Edna Rhodes, D. Tripp, C. Hoban, Annie Russell, Julia and Alice Johuson. A. Gross, L. Scott, L. Baker, P. Barnes, S. Dennis, L. Johnson, A. Batson. Messrs. Robert Chase, M. Randall, J. Dennis, J. Frisby, L. Nichols, E. Ruff, J. Druid, C. Dennis, E. Wills and others. The Revival at Centennial Church. The revival at Centennial M. E. Church, Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastor, shows no abatement of interest. More than one hundred souls have been happily converted and penitents are still coming to the altar. Dr. and Mrs. Shaw are being sent for in every direction to sing and pray with the unsaved sick and convictions and conversions are resulting. God is graciously manifesting His presence and saving such as seek Him with their whole heart. Meetings continue all next week. Superintendents Surprised The teachers of Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School tendered a surprise reception to their superintendents on last Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Holliday, 225 W. Biddle street. The pastor, Rev. A. L. Gaines, on behalf of the Sunday School Board, presented the superintendent. Mr. T. J. Holliday, with a beautiful Morocco back Teachers' Bible; Mr. Wm, H. Beekett, 1st assistant Superintendent, a Teacher's Guide; Mr. B. C. Wayman, 2nd assistant Superintendent, a Morocco back gestament A sumptuous repast was served after the presentation addresses. A Birthday Reception Mrs. Mollie Giles and Mrs. Annie Boardley gave a very beautiful birthday reception at residence of Mrs. Annie Boardley, 608 Caroline street on Tuesday evening of last week in honor of Miss Eila Woolford. Among the guests were: Mrs. Annie Boone, Mr. and Mrs. Snowden, Miss Mamie Woolford, Mr Clifton Bacon, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Campbell, Miss Mamie Gordon, Mr. Henderson, Miss Mattie Bacon, Miss Sorah Woolford, Mrs. Hattie Giles, Mr. George Banks, Mrs. Mollie Giles Mrs. Martha Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. John Peters, Miss Edna Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boardley. Take Examination. About 200 colored applicants, including five,women, took the examination for local census enumerators last week. The first 100 enumerators will be appointed next week. Baltimore is a mighty good place for some things, and for some people but it is hardly the place for colored folks to light who have two or three white wives or more, more especially if he gets into the hands of certain magistrate who preside over the destinies of the several police Courts of the city. He might get along if it is not generally known, but when it comes to the question of giving them a licking occasionly, simply because they do not just behave according as their so-called lord and master may decide, then he is in for trouble for good and sure. What will go in Philadelphia and New York no matter how high-sounding the title of the religion under which this kind of business is done, it will hardly pay to try it on in Baltimore. Baltimore has all kinds of problems without a new religion, especially that kind of religion which calls for a plurality of wives, and those of a different kind from the so-called prophet it is going to stand for. Prophets are out of style down in this neck of the woods, and it behooves them to be very careful when they reach the limits of the city, and if they are wise they will take a short cut and get somewhere else before a blue coat gets his hands upon him. "Prophet" Sturdevant, "bishop" of the "Holy Ghosters" will have time during the next three years, while boarding at the Hook Hotel, to think over matters, and possibly by that time he will conclude that some prophets are without honor in other places than in their own home. After all he probably got what was coming to him, however, that may be, in the future he and his kind will steer clear of Baltimore, when making proselytes to their new-langled religions. Dancing Class Has Mask Party. One of the most enjoyable affairs which marked the closing of the social season, was the mask party given by the Tuesday evening dancing class. The occasion was the annual dance in honor of the friends of the members, and was largely attended and much enjoyed by all present. The costumes covered a wide range and were extremely pretty. Prominent among those present and their characters were. Miss Agnes Briscoe, Indian squaw; Miss Villa Hughes, cow girl; Miss Maggie Henderson, Indian buck; Miss Violet Clements, Red Biding Hood; Mrs. Samuel Joyce, Russian peasant; Miss Louisa Jackson, Goddess of Liberty; Mrs Martha Brown, Indian squaw; Miss Sadie Gray, Japanese girl; Miss Blanche Meakins, Turkish girl; Mrs. Bessie Benmar, Japanese bride; Miss T. Roberts, a bee; Mrs. Milton Floyd, Japanese; Miss Bradshaw, Spanish girl; Mrs. Nolan, gypsy. Mr. Milton Floyd, American Prince: Mr. Robert Brown, king; Mr. George Gosnell, Prince of Belgey; Mr. Samuel Joyce, Indian chief; Mr. George Henson, Japanese girl: Mr. Harry Joyce, clown; Mr. James Johnson, cow boy; Mr. Joe Garner, college chap; Mr. Chas. Watts, clown: Mr. George Clements, cow boy. An elaborate buffet supper was served at midnight. The success of the affair was due largely to the work of Mrs. Samuel Joyce, who is the chaperon of the class, and who made all of the arrangements for the mask. Provident Hospital Dance A Success. The c mmuttee, which had charge of the Pre-Lenten reception for the benefit of Provident Hospital wishes to thank the public and friends of the hospital for the generous support which was given the reception on last Friday evening. The affair was a success as the following report will show: Total expenditures, (including hall, music, printing, and advertising) $84 63; total receipts up to date $87 88; total amount cleared for the hospital, $53.25. This amount will be larger when all ticket returns are in, and will be devoted to the household expenses of the hospital. Mrs. Carter's Youngest Daughter To Wed. Mrs. Laura Carter has announced the engagement of her daughter, Miss Cora Elizabeth, to Mr. James Branford. Alkins. The wedding will take place on March 15th. The couple are residents of this city and A Strenuous Meeting At Which A Majority Favors United With Bethel A. M. E. Church. It was a story meeting of the membership of the St. John's A. M. E. Church, Lexington street, near Pine, on last Monday night. The meet had been called for the purpose of hearing a report from a committee which had been sent to meet a like committee of Bethel A. M. E. Church, in reference to term for uniting the congregations of the two churches. The majority of the committee read its report and favored accepting the terms of Bethel Church, and forming a union of the two churches when they shall consummate the purchase of St. Peter's P. E. Church, corner Druid Hill avenue and Lauvale street, next June. There was, however, a strong minority unfavorable to the union, altho their minority report of the committee was only represented by three members of the committee. After a stormy session, in which the pastor, Rev. E. J. Gregg, D. D., bore no small part, the report of the majority of the committee was approved by a vote of 64 to 58, a large number not voting, but contenting themselves to saying they would go with the majority, which ever way that went. Banquet by Baltimore City Lodge Baltimore City Lodge, No. 1728, G. U. O. Odd Fellows gave a barquet at the Odd Fellows Hall, West Biddle street, on Friday evening of last week. Covers were laid for 75 guests, nearly all of whom were present. Col Harry Franklin of the National Staff, acted as toast master. The address of welcome was delivered by Rev. A. L. Gaines, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Church. Other addresses were delivered by Rev. Dr. Bragg, rector of St. James P. E. Church; Grand Director Julus C. Johnson, A. A. Mitchell, Major General Ford, of Wilmington, Del; District Grand Secretary, Jesse L. Nicholas, H. C. McBeth, J. H. Murphy and others. Mr. Brock Back at High School Mr.J.R. Paul Brock, a former teacher in the Colored High School has been appointed a teacher in the Teachers' Training School, to succeed Mr. Heber E. Wharton, recently appointed a supervising principal. Mr. Brock has been teaching at Cheyney, Pa., for the past two years. He is a graduate of Dickinson, Carlisle, Pa. DEATHS AND FUNERALS CHARLES W. SMOTHERS Mr. Charles W. Smothers departed this life on Sunday Jan. 23, 1910 at five o'clock A.M. funeral took place at Ebenezer A. M. E. on Wednesday Jan. 26 The services were conducted by Rev. Norris. He was a member of King David Lodge No. 5 Good Hope. He was in the employ of Mr. Schafer (The Butcher) for 13 years. He leaves a father grand mother, aunt and host of friends. We thank them for their kindness and sympathy expressed doing our sad hour of bereavement MRS. MARY M. GREGG. Mrs. Mary M. Gregg, wife of Rev. Dr. E. J. Gregg, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, Jied suddenly at her home, 634 George street early yesterday morning. Shortly after midnight, Mrs. Gregg suffered an attack of acute indigestion, and two hours later she breathed her last. Washington's Birthday Dance. Matinee Dance Tuesday Feb. 22nd, Moses Hall, Prof. Dabney's Tuesday night class in dancing in conjunction with the celebrated Huntsman's Band under the per- sonal supervision of Prof. Fred Dabney will present one of the finest Musicales and Dance programs ever produced by a young band in this city before Tuesday afternoon and night, Feb. 22, 1910. Don't miss this rare treat. Matinee Dance from 4 till 7:30 P.M. Lafrance and German from 8:30 to 1 A. M. Admission to Matinee 20 Cents. Admission at night 25 Cents. N. B.-Prof. Dabney's School in Dancing at Moses Hall every Tuesday and Saturday night from 8:30 to 11:30. Matinee every Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 7:30. First lesson 25c., each lesson afterwards 15c. BRAIDS Combinings Bought PUFFS At which time citizens will gather from all parts of the city for a special sermon to the Caterers, Public Waiters' Association, Waiters' Exchange, Hotel, Club, Restaurant and Private Waiters, Cooks and Stewards. The one turning in the largest amount will be presented with a beautiful gold medal. Wanted Experienced Female Operators ON SHIRTS Strauss, Eiseman & Co., 746 W. Lexington St. Near Fremont Ave. Ladies' coat suits, $2.50 to $10.00; separate coats, size 36, 25c.; shirt waists, 25c.; separate skirts, $1.00 to $6.00; trimmed hats, 25c. to $1.50; shoes, 25c. to $1.60; 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 8 A.M. to 11 P.M. Terms reasonable. See our Special 5c Sale, Wednesday, February 16th. FELIX B. PYE, St. 102 E. Mulberry St. Near Calvert No branch offices. Not connected with any other firm. No Agents. A reward will be offered to anyone who detects any person doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye, Sr. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired bearse, 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. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and above 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 4067 [Name] CLOTHING M. C. BROWN, (Private Largest and Cheapest House Ladies' coat suits, $2.50 to $1. shirt waists, 25c.; separate skirts, $1 1.50; shoes, 25c. to $1.60; men's ow $3.50 to $7.00. Clothing for child evening dresses. Lace curtains for tial. Open from 8 A. M to 11 P. M. THE METROPOLITAN 1637 Penna. Ave. bet. Me SPECIAL - FEBRUARY Ladies' Laundered Embroidered Collars.....81c Shirtwaist Madras.....1c Dress Linings.....5c Outing Flannels.....5c Childrens' Hose.....6c Ladies' Fancy Bows.....7c Fancy Corset Covers.....19c Stocking Caps.....19c Infants long cashmere coats including See our Special 5c Sale, W FELIX B. 102 E. Mulberry St. FUNERAL BOTH PHONES—C. & P. Mt. Vet. No branch offices. Not conacted. A reward will be offered to anyone who the name of Fe JOHN H. OWN Undertakers o $75.00 FUNE A fine casket worth $65.00, in bl highly polished oak or walnut outside either black, gray or white, to matc riages, new and up-to-date; fine bur advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, cifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., a This funeral cost elsewhere..... Our price..... Saving you..... No charge for removal of Shipping Funerals, $25.00 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and To The Sons of Civil War -Veterans. It is the desire of the Grand Army Post in this city that a Camp of the Nationa Order of Sons of Veterans be installed here. As a preliminary step it is requested that all young men in Baitinore whose fathers were regularly enlisted in the United States Army during the Civil War. Send their names and addresses to the undersigned: Dr. H. S. McCard, 2005 Druid Hill avenue. John H. Toadvin, 142 Hill street. 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 Anticeptic Shaving Parlor. Cigars and Tobacco of all Kind Electric Massage. COMING! COMING! REV. DR. I. L. THOMAS Field Secretary of Board of Home Missions and Church Extension, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Sharp St. M. E. Church, Thursday evening, February 17th, at 8:13 o'clock under the auspices of the Epworth League of said church, in his celebrated lecture, "John Smith and Ike Jones." Silver offering at door. 2145 Division St. (Dwelling) Use in Northwest Baltimore 0.00; separate coats, size 36, 25c.; 1.00 to $6.00; trimmed hats, 25c. to overcoats, $1.50 to $5 50; men's suits, dress very cheap; also wedding and sale. All business strictly confiden- tions reasonable. DEPARTMENT STORE, McMechen and Wilson Sts. 7 SHORT MONTH SALE Striped Toweling ..... 5c Hair Nets ..... 7c Torchon Laces ..... 5c Fine tooth combs ..... 3½c Tooth brushes ..... 5c Boy's Blouses ..... 15c Men's Collars ..... 4 for 25c Ladies' Pants and Vests ..... 21c $1.50 Men's Pajamas ..... 75c Wednesday, February 16th. PYE, Sr., Near Calvert DIRECTOR Bruron 3603 Md. Courtland 1926. with any other firm. No Agents. detects any person doing business under elix B. Pye, Sr. EENS @ SON & Embalmers CERALS $65.00. black cloth, steel gray or white plush; de case; beautiful rubber-tired bearse, th casket, as desired; five heated car- ial robe, embalming, opening grave, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- all of the latest designs. .....$136.00 .....75.00 .....61.00 If remains from Hospitals. 100 and $50.00 Complete. Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 4067 Have your Hair Dressing, Mancur and Massageing done by The finest establishment in the Eastern Section of the City. ern Section of the City. Sole Distributor for Nu-Hair Restorer. S.E.Cor. Jefferson & Caroline Sts Over the Drug Store. 1m-11-20 C. Y. W. C. A. Employment Bureau 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. Since higher licenses have been made for Employment Bureaus, many of them have raised their fees; but we beg leave to announce that we still retain our prices as formerly. $1.00 From the Employer 25 Cents from the Employee. Strictly up-to-date. All styles of hair cutting, 15 cents. Prompt service 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. Our stock of Valentine Souvenir Cards is complete. Come and see Young's Pharmacy, Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffman street. Mr. S. B. Chase, of Aireys, Md., was in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. J. W. Pindar, of Sterling street. Little Miss Salome Gross, of 1048 Pennsylvania avenue who has been sick is out again. Miss Marie Bundy, of 1048 Pennsylvania avenue, who had a severe attack of illness. Mrs. Rodney W. Carroll, and Mrs. Marie Carter are spending the week end in Washington, D.C., the guest of Mrs. Manie L. Speaks. Miss Marian B. Gilbson, of 310 N. Eden Street entertained a few of her friends at a reception, on Friday evening of last week. The guest after dancing until a very late hour, were ushered into the dining room where the cellacies of the season was served. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Edwards of 1617 Druid Hill avenue who have been very ill at their home, are now much improved. Mr. W. H. Jones of 441 W. Biddle street who has been confined to his home by illness for the past four weeks, is now improving. Mrs. Lillie Drowery has returned to her home in Philadelphia, after visiting her father, Mr. Robert A. Campbell. The condition of Mrs. Alfred H. Pitts, of 1631 E. Madison street, who has been ill for some weeks at Johns Hopkins Hospital, remains unchanged. Mrs. George D. Brent was tendered a pleasant surprise last Tuesday at her home, 1418 N. Mount street, by her husband and a host of friends, the occasion being her birthday. Miss Ida R. Cnummings who has been ill, but is now improving, received this week a beautiful basket of choice fruit from the Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle, the Queen Esther Circle of Sharp Street M. E Church and the Epworth League of Metropolitan M. E. Church. On Sunday, February 6th, 1910, at 4 P. M., Eva Mae Brown, of Baltimore, Md., was married to Ryers T. Crummal, of Asbury Park, N. J. by the Rev. Robert H. Tabb, rector of St. Augustine's P. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. Crummal will make their home in Camden, N. J. Miss Anna Peace, of West Hoffman street, has returned home from Shady Slide A. A. county, where she has been teaching during the during the winter. Miss Ida Smith and Miss Ada Freeman, of Chestertown, have returned home from Shady Side, A. A. country where she has been teaching during the winter. Mr. F. V. Bacchus, of the drug dispensary of Howard University, was the only colored man to pass the recent examination in this city before the Board of Pharmacy. Installation of Officers. The installation of officers of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association will take place at their building; 1200 Druid Hill avenue on Thursday evening, February 17th, at 8 P. M., at which time the Home Circle, Miss Margaret Lewis, Chairman will receive their annual treat All members are urged to be present. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, President Miss E. E. Bright, Secretary A Lincoln-Douglas celebration will be held at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church on Monday evening. The principal address will be delivered by Dr. Charles S. Morris of New York city. The exercises will begin promptly at 8 a'clock as Dr. Morris has to catch the 9.30 train for St. Louis, Mo. Masonic Notice The Hiram Holy Grand Royal Arch Chapter, Masons, will attend Divine Services at Centennial M. E. Church, Sunday, Feb. 20th at S.P. M. Sermon by Dr. Shaw, and special music for the occasion. 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. Miss MAINE GILES, conductress