The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER. VOL. XVIII. NO. 19. AFRICAN METHODIST BISHOPS IN COUNCIL AFRICAN METHODIST BISHOPS IN COUNCIL LARGE ATTENDANCE OF BISHOPS, GENERAL OFFICERS AND PROMINENT MINISTERS OF THE CHURCH. Executive Session Held—Many Matters Gone Over—General Officers Make Their Reports—Many Notable Addresses Mark The Public Meetings Of The Venerable Prelates Of The Church—Bishop Turner An Unique Character—Has Crossed The Atlantic Twenty-one Times (Staff Correspondence.) Vibksburg, Miss., Feb. 11.—The Bishops' Council of the African Methodist Episcopal church, which has been in session here since Tuesday morning, closed its sessions here last night with a reception tendered the Bishops, General officers and visiting ministers. The sessions were held in Bethel A.M. E. church, Rev. J. J. Morant, pastor. The opening session was presided over by Bishop Henry McNeal Turner, the senior bishop of the church. In his opening address, the Bishop said that the Council had met for business for the church and the race, and that he was glad to see so many present and the interest manifested in the meeting by the people of Vicksburg. Bishop Turner is one of the most unique characters in America. He has crossed the ocean 21 times, and has done more missionary work than any other bishop of his race in America. in America. Bishops Abram Grant and W. B. Merrick made addresses, the former born a slave in Florida, in an ox cart, and the latter some ten years ago served the people of the State of Mississippi as their presiding bishop. Among the visitors introduced to the Council were: Revs. William Peck, of Kansas City, Mo.; J. B. Ransome, of Topeka, Kansas; P. C. Hunt. of Palestine, Tex.; G. E. Franklin, of Abbury Park, N. J., and F. F. Giles, a lawyer of New York City and J. H. Morgan, of Camden, N. J. Bishop Lampton made an address, and whose duty it was to preside over the meeting, delegated that honor to Bishop Turner. Bishop The Bishops present were: H. M. Turner, of Atlanta; Wesley J. Gaines, of Atlanta; A. Grant, of Kansas City, Kans; B. F. Lee, of Wilberforce O.; W. B. Derrick, Flushing, N. Y.; Evans Tyree, Nashville, Tenn.; C. S. Smith, Detroit, Mich.; C. T. Shaffer, Chicago; L J Coppin, Philadelphia, Pa.; E W Lampton, Greenville, Miss.; H. Blanton Parks, Chicago, and J. S. Flipper. Atlanta, Ga. The General Officers were as follows: B. F. Watson, Washington, D.C. Secretary Church Extension; John Hurst, Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. church; W. B. Beckett. Missionary Secretary, New York City; R. R. Wright, Philadelphia, Business Manager of the A. M. E. church and Managing Editor of the Christian Recorder; H. T. Johnson, Philadelphia, Editor of the Christian Recorder; W. A. Lewis, Nashville, Tenn., Secretary Connectional Preachers' Aid Association; J. C. Caldwell, Nashville, Tenn., Secretary Allen Christian Endeavor Society; H. T. Kealing, editor of the A. M. E Church Review, Nashville, Tenn., J. Frank McDonald, Kansas City Mo., editor of Western Christian Recorder. An executive session was held in which considerable business was transacted. All the General officers of the church were present and made reports of their respective departments Bishop Wesley J. Gaines preached the opening sermon. The mayor delivered the address of welcome. Rev. L. W. Manaway, of Jackson, Miss, was chief marshall. Music was furnished by the choir of the church under the direction of Prof. Bowman, a teacher in the public schools. Candle Light Rally. Salisbury, Md. Feb. 16—The Can- dle Lily Rally given at White's Chanel, Sunday evening, by the ach- ters and steward of the church, was quite a success. Rev. W. L. Clayton pastor of St. Paul church, and his hour were present. P. TRYING TO KNOCK MR. "JAMES CROW" LAWYER CHILES PROSECUTING A SUIT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST CHESAPEAKE Bureau of the AFRO-AMERICAN LEAGUE 1918 11th St. N. W. Washington, Feb. 16 — Attorney Alexander Chillis, prosecuting a suit for damages against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad for color discrimination; filed a demur to the prayer of the railroad for a dismissal of the case this week before the Supreme Court of the United States. The action came up from the State of Kentucky, where the alleged discrimination took place, and Mr. Chiles has been pushing the matter with vigor, believing that a square-toed decision from the highest tribunal in the land, will knock the bottom out of the whole "jim crow" car system. The unique scriptural tone of the demurra attracted considerable attention at the hands of the court officials. LODGE HOLDS SMOKER. United Sons of Morning a Prosperous Lodge of Odd Fellows Suspect to Atro-American Lodge. Annapolis, Md., Feb. 16—The annual smoker of the United Sons of the Morning, No. 1118, G. U. O., of Odd Follows, was held in the lodge room on Thursday of last week. N. G. M. William Fletcher, acted as tourmaster and gave a very interesting history of the Lodge, saying among other things that the Lodge was in a mo t prerous condition, not only able to pay, all the claims of the sick, burying the dead and as-sisting the widows and orphans, but making large investments, owning quite a good bit of property in the city. Addresses were delivered by the following: Henry Valentine, on "Masonic Fraternity"; P. McGoverns, "P. G. L. Council"; James Whple, "Knights of Lythias"; L. B. Thompson, "Knights of Jerusalem"; Benjamin Briscoe, "The Duty of a Citizen"; Joseph Bell, "Spiritual Part of the Order"; "Finance" Perry Dobson, the warhorse of 1118. The out of town invited guests were M.V. P. Michael Brooks and Grand Director, Julius C. Johnson, of Baltimore, both of whom make addresses. ANOTHER NEW BANK Afro-Americans Open A New Institution In Mobile. Mobile, Ala. Feb. 16. —Another Negro bank has flung open its doors for business. It is the Safety Banking and Realty Company of Mobile, Ala. The first day's deposits, Jan. 8, amounted to $1,899.91. The bank has an authorized capital of $50,000 with $36,054 paid in. Its president is Henry N. Newsome; cashier, James R. Knox; manager of the real estate department, Wm. J. Robinson; stendographer, Miss Sarah J. Duncan. The bank will do business in its own quarters, 256 St. Michael street BOOKER T. DELIVERS LINCOLN ADDRESS BOOKER T. DELIVERS LINCOLN ADDRESS SPEAKS AT A BANQUET IN LINCOLN'S OLD HOME AND IS GIVEN A TRE MENDOUS OVA TION. Governor Charles S. Deneen Introduces 'The Speaker As A Leader Among His People—And One of America's Foremost Citizens—The Former Home of Abraham Lincoln Is Sacred Soil—The Same Pen That Freed Four Millions Of Negroes Freed Thirty-Seven Millions of White Folks. Special to the AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. Springfield, Ill., Eeb. 12—Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of the Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, was the principal speaker at the banquet given here tonight by the Lincoln Centennial Association, in celebration of Lincoln Day. Governor Charles S. Deneen, presided and acted as toa-tmaster. In introducing Dr. Washington, he said: "The gentleman who will address us on this occasion has witnessed within the compa-s of his own life all the great changes which have marked our transition from the old to the new America. He is everywhere regarded as a leader among his people, and as one of the foremost of American citizens." As the speaker of the evening arose he was greeted with an outburst of applause which lasted for several minutes. Bowing his acknowledgements he said: "I stand upon sacred soil. The former home of Abraham Lincoln is not only sacred soil and atmosphere to the members of the Negro race, but to every citizen through America. "The Emancipation Proclamation not only freed my race but the signing of this proclamation was but the symbol of another still greater and moreoutous. We who celebrate this anniversary should not forget that the same pen that gave fr edom to four millions of African slaves, at the same time struck the shackles from the ouls of thirty-seven millions of Americans of another color. "I appreciateful y that we have a hard and difficult task before us in solving our problem, but we as a people shuld not de-pair in the face of a difficult and perplexing problem, but should welcome it as an opportunity for the highest development of ourselves. It is only by meeting and solving difficult problems that races, like individuals, can be made strong and useful." QUARTERLY CONFERENCE Beneficial Association Attends Church Services. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., Feb. 16.—Sunday was quarterly meeting day in Bethel A. M. E. church. On Friday night of last week the third quarterly conference was held. Presiding Elder L. P. Jordan was very much pleased with the reports and complimented the trustees. Miss Sadie Tilghman entertained a few of her friends at dinner on Sunday evening at her home on Cannon street. Some of those present were Mr. Chas. Wright, Mrs. Sadie Daniels, Miss Daisy Broadway and others. The Colored People's Co-operative and Beneficial Association which was organized Feb. 12, 1909, had its first annual sermon preached to them last Sunday at Bethel church, by the pastor, Dr. J. C. Waters. This association was founded by the present president Mr. J. W. Broadway, and was organized under the laws of the State of Maryland They have done a good work during its infancy, having lifted three mortgages and made two loans: Expended for necessary purposes; $107.85, and now have a surplus of $144.00. Mr. Sydney P. Townsend is attorney; Mr. C. H. Hutchins, secretary, and Mr. Harrison Jenkins, treasurer. REV. JOHN HURST D. D. COLORED TEACHERS SUMMER NORMAL A STRONG APPEAL SENT TO STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. (spectel to the Atro-American Ledger.) Sandy Springs, Md., February 15—A committee of county school teachers have forwarded to Superintendent of Public Instruction. M. B. Stephens a strong appeal for a summer Normal for the benefit of the county teachers of this State. The petition sets forth that at least a four weeks term is needed for the strengthening of the teaching force of colored teachers. It is also stated in the appeal that conditions in the schools would be greatly improved if the Summer Normal were held. The signers to the petition were George H. C. Williams, principal of the State Normal and Agricultural school; George W. Clark, principal of the Laurel Agricultural and Industrial school, and Frank Trigg, principal of the Princess Anne Academy. Revival Services Closed-Many Church Socials Being Given- Y. M. C. A. Organize. Guests to the Arc of Leden Morgantown, W. Va., Feb. 17—Mr. George Dumber, of Greensburg, Pa. and Miss Longannia Richardson, of this city, were married in Jones Chapel M. E. church. Tuesday afternoon. The revival services n the A. M.E. church, closed on last Friday evening with good results. Rev. S P. West, of Clarksbury, who has been assisting Rev. S. Christian, has returned to his home. The last quarterly meeting for this conference year will be held in Jones M. E. Church, Sunday. Rev. Henry Curry, P. E., of the Cumberland District, will be pressent and preach The literary society of the First Baptist Church is meeting with much success. A Y. M. C. A will be orgonized on next Monday evening at Hunt's Hall, 124 Beechurst street. A George Washington Birthday party and bazar will be held at the First Baptist Church next week and a good program is promised for each evening Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Alexander, entrained a party of friend at dinner Sunday at their residence on High street. The Valentine Social weich was held at the A. M. E. Church, Monday evning was very successful. The committee in charge worked hard to make the affair a success which was for the benefit of the church. Rev. S. Christian, pastor of the A. M. E. Church is ill with heart tr uble at his residence 1047 Water street. Birthday Celebration Clearspring, Md., Feb 15.—The 150th anniversary of Richard Allen, the founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was celebrated here Sunday. There was a large turnout and the children under the direction of Miss H.M. Paul did exceedingly well. RELIGIOUS WORKERS MEET IN MISSISSIPPI RELIGIOUS WORKERS MEET IN MISSISSIPPI BISHOP LAMPTON OF MISSISSIPPI LEADS THE CONNECTION IN RAISING THE DOLLAR MONEY. First Time The Bishops Have Met In Mississippi—Receives A Royal Welcome — Many Of The Prominent Members Of The Church Present.—Dr. Hurst A Power In The Affairs Of The Church—Some Of The Other Prominent Men Who Were Present And For Business. COL. J. G. MIDNIGHT. New Orleans, L2.—You see I have been to see and hear the Bishops and I was pleased with many things I saw and heard there, and of course there were some things which did not please me so well, but I am not going to complain just now. You may hear from me again-on the subject. I was in Port Gibbon when I wrote to you the last time, and I was pastor of the Baptist church in town, and preached three sermons on Sunday and talked Monday night when I resigned in order to keep from splitting the church. I had fine treatment and cannot complain. When I left the church I got on the wagon and went to Vicksburg. Rev. John J. Morant me like I was somebody and put me in a carriage and sent me to the home of Mi-s Corine Maiden, a trained nurse, where I was to stay ouring the meeting. She received me with honors and while she was out nursing some sick white folks, her friend was in charge, Miss Corine Harvey, and assigned me to a large front room. I do not know as I have ever been in a room with so much theory in my life. Before I go on, I must tell you that Miss Harvey is a nurse also. Dr. D. W. Sherrod, from Meridian, came along and was assigned with Rev. Mr. Wright of Hattiesburg to stop at the same place. They were assigned to a room next to me and I had a great big room and a great b g bed all alone It is said to be "some class." We had a gr-at time. Miss Corine Harvey is at home striving to raise and educate her little sister. Their mother died a few yrs ago and left them to look after this busy world. The little girl is modest. She is in the public school and getting along well, although at times she is sick and kept out of school. Now I was present when the bishops were called to order. I want to suggest to the African Methodist ministers and all the members of the church, to keep their business out of the white man's paper, especially when it reflects on each other. It seems that some men think when they are displeased with a bishop or with each other they must go to the daily paper with it. They do not seem to remember that to kill a r presente tive man of any standing hurts the whole race. That reminds me to say that we are the only people on earth who will not prote t our men, but are often found digging under him. Some of our men have decided the only way to rise is to kill some other man, and the way they go. I have heard this among even men who are up; striving to kill some other man who is either up or trying to get up. We shon d strive to make big men, and not tear them down. I was very much impressed with the work I reported. But before speaking of the work I must tell you that Rev. John Hurst is making good in his position and he is making friends. I is an interesting thing to see what he is doing for the race and how he is getting along. Dr. Hurst as in New Orleans to Conference, and then he went to Vicksburg and the people were proud of him, and I congratulate the church upon electing him. I had the pleasure of meeing the new president of Mor is brown college; Rev E. W. Lee. I have known him a long time. He is the right man in the right place and stands for the education of our young people. Morris Brown is a great school and we may look for a great thin under Bish- Continued on page 5. 1 CELEBRATED BISHOP ALLEN'S BIRTHDAY ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDER OF A. M. E. CHURCH Special to The Afro-American Leader. Cambridge, Md., Feb. 13.—Special exercises in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of Bi-hop Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church were held in Bethel A. M. E. church, Sunday. The anniversary sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. S. H. Cooper. At the evening services a literary program was rendered and the unveiling of the statute by George Stanly. The revival is still in progress at Bethel and sixty-five have been added to the church. Rev. A. L. Martin choir and congregation paid their annual visit to Bethel A. M. E. church, Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Waugh A. M. E. church renders the American Congress of the Queens and and Coronation, commencing Feb. 22nd, continuing four nigh s. The queen in her kingdom having the highest amount of money is to be crowned queen, for the church a pastor's conference money. The Allen Day services were well attended at Emory. PRESIDENT TAFT SENDS HIS CHECK To Aid Morris Brown College In Rebuilding. (Special to the Afro-American.) Washington, February 18—President Taft sent a check for $50 to aid in the rebuilding of Morris Brown College, Atlant, Ga., which was recently destroyed by fire. The President said: "I was sorry to hear of the burning of Morris Brown college, but I am glad to know you are struggling to rebuild it. I herewith send you a check for $50 as a contribution to this fund. This is a small check, but I have a great many calls. A WOMAN MANAGER OF BASEBALL CLUB Something New Even In The BaseballiWorld—Woman Owner And Manager Of Baseball Club Brooklyn, Ill., Feb. 16.—Mrs. Kate Girder, of this place enjoys the probable honor of being the only woman in the world the owner and manager of a baseball club. Mrs. Kate Girder, who is the owner and manager of the Kentucky baseball club, is a colored woman, and is well-known in this community. She is now securing players for her ball club and is also the owner of her own park where games will be played during the season. This is something new, even in baseball. She Will Her Husband at Khartoum. Preparations Begin In New York To Celebrate The Colonel's Return In June — The French Government Would Like To Receive Him With Highest Honors, But He Would Avoid The Spectacular. New York (Special).—Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and her daughter, Miss Ethel, sailed Tuesday on the Hamburg-American Line steamer Hamburg for Naples en route to Khartoum, where they will meet Colonel Roosevelt and go with him to Europe on his hither to the United States. At his African hunting trip, a numerous party saw the travelers off and wished Mrs. Roosevelt and her daughter godsend. On their arrival at Naples Mrs. Roosevelt and her daughter will await the departure of the steamer Schlewig, which sails March 4 for Cairo, and arriving at the Egyptian port will at once proceed up the Nile to Khartoum, meeting ex-President Roosevelt there on March 14. Definite arrangements for the route journey, including the European itinerary of the part it is not been made of, will be it is their present plan to go first to Naples, reaching there about April 1. Colonel Roosevelt will reach the United States sometime between June 1 and June 15 next. 5 KILLED IN GEORGIA. Passenger Trains Meet Head-On 10 Miles South of Macon. Macon, Ga. (Special).—Five persons were instantly killed, eight seriously injured and a score slightly injured when passenger trains No. 2 and 5, on the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad, met head-on at 5 o'clock, 19 miles below Macon, between Wellston and Bon-Aire. It is stated that the accident was caused by the crew of train No. 2 misreading orders to meet train No. 5 at Bon-Aire. Both engines, the mail and baggage cars and two day coaches were completely demolished. The trains were not running at a great rate of speed, but they met on a curve and the engineers had little chance to prevent the accident. The wreck occurred in Dismal Swamp, and passengers described the cries of the wounded and dying as most pitiful and heartrending. Seven Burned On Destroyer. San Diego, Cal. (Special)—Seven men were badly burned, one of whom, R. E. Taylor, first-class fireman, died, by the explosion of a boiler tube in the forward fire room of the torpedo-boat destroyer Hopkins, at 7.30 A. M. The injured are at a hospital in this city. Three were burned in a heroic effort to rescue their companions in the fireroom. WASHINGTON BY TELEGRAPH Little towns and villages have sprung up so quickly in the once arid deserts where Uncle Sam has established irrigation projects that now not only farm lands are in demand, but town lots are selling at fair prices. Unless Congress appropriates $50,000 the Secretary of the Treasury will not be able to open for public inspection the returns of corporations under the new tax law. The long-expected regulations on the labeling of whiskey were promulgated by Secretaries MacVeigh, Wilson and Nage, and are in favor of the rectifiers. The House passed the Senate bill providing an additional judge for the federal district of Maryland. Vice President Marsh, of the New York Cotton Exchange, was the witness at the cotton option hearing before the House committee. Commissioner General of Immigration Keefe submitted his annual report, recommending provisions to improve existing law. The House committee will submit a bill to award a gold medal to Peary, but will not favor making him a rear admiral. The State Department has appointed an honorary commission to the American exposition to be held in Borlin. The Rivers and Harbors Bill, carrying appropriations aggregating over $25,000,000, was passed by the House. The Navy Department has practically abandoned all hope of finding the tug Nina afloat. Counterfeit ten-dollar-bills have been found in circulation by the Secret Service. J. J. Voorhees, counsel for Secretary Ballinger, announced at the Ballinger-Pinchot hearing that missing papers from the Land Office at Seattle were found in a box belonging to Louis R. Glavis in the grand jury at Seattle. The American Legation at Belgium has notified the Secretary of State of the postponement of the Maritime Conference, which was to have been held in April. Vice President A. R. Marsh, of the New York Cotton Exchange, testified before the House Committee on Agriculture at the hearing on the anti-otion bill. The subcommittee of the House Committee on Naval Affairs decided to report adversely the bill to retire Commander Robert E. Peary, with the rank and pay of a rear admiral. The Home Market Club, of Boston, invited President Taft to a dinner to be given in his honor at any time, during this spring, that will suit him. The President said he would probably not be able to accept. Insurgents Evacuate City in the Night. GENERAL CHAMORRO HAD NO CANNON. Government Forces Had The Nicaraguan Town Almost Surrounded, And Chamorro Escaped None Too Soon—He Deserts Estrada And Makes Overtunes To Madriz, Which Are Unconditionally Rejected. Managua (Special). — The forces of President Madriz have again taken possession of Matagalpa, which on February 10 was occupied by General Chamorro, one of the insurgent leaders. The bombardment of the city, which was begun Sunday night, after notification had been given to the non-combatants to withdraw, was abandoned for some hours, and begun against Tuesday. The government forces had heavy guns on the hills, but the insurgents were without means to reply at long intervals. Chamorro, to repose at long intervals, was advisable to retreat, and under cover of darkness evacuated Matagalpa at an early hour this morning. Generals Lara, Chavarria, Martinez and Rivas, each of whom commanded sections of the government troops, reoccupied the city at noon. Chamorro did not escape any too soon, as he was nearly surrounded by the government forces, which had been brought up as quickly as the condition of the country would permit during the last few days. It is reported here that General Chamorro has broken away from General Estrada and proclaimed himself president. Overtures have been made to President Medriz by Chamorro through the medium of the American consular agent, W. H. De Savigny at Malagata, for the establishment of peace. Chamorro's offer, embodied in a letter, is now in the hands of Vice Consul Caldera, and President Madriz has as yet been only unofficially informed of the proposal, but he has already given his answer, which is that the unconditional surrender and imprisonment of Chamorro are the only terms acceptable. Lieutenant Commander Symington, U. S. N., and Lieutenant Price, of the marines, are proceeding to Matagalpa to observe the operations. It is stated that Rear Admiral Kimball has dispatched Lieutenant Commander Symington for the purpose of offering mediation to the belligerants, but with instructions to do nothing arbitrarily. Cut Girl To Pieces. Deland, Fla. (Special). — Irwin Hanchett, a 16-year-old white boy, was arrested charged with the murder of Mary Tedder, at Glenwood. The girl was stabbed in sixty-five places, being literally cut to pieces. It has not been determined whether she had been assaulted, but this is believed to have been the boy's purpose. The boy was from a school of correction in Connecticut. He has been spirited away by the Sheriff. Calumet And Hecla On Fire. Calumet, Mich. (Special).—Fire broke out in the thirty-seventh level of the Calumet and Hecla copper mine, but all the miners escaped. The flames are confined to the fourth shaft by steel fire doors. While the blaze is 3,700 feet below the surface of the earth the belief prevails that it can be extinguished soon, as the mine is fitted with sprinkling apparatus. Japan Raising Peanuts. Washington, D. C. (Special). Japan is becoming a competitor of the Southern States in the raising and delivery of peanuts to America. The exportation of Japanese peanuts to this country during 1908 aggregated 4,929,141 pounds, out of 6,218-771 sent to all parts of the world. On the island of Formosa more than 50,000 acres of peanuts are under cultivation. They Say The Air Is Free Boston (Special)—Believing that the air is free, the multitude of amateur wireless telegraph operator in New England have organized the New England Wireless Society and have sent a protest to Washington against the bill introduced in Congress by Congressman Roberts, of Massachusetts, providing for legislation to control the use of wireless apparatus. Modifies Child-Deeding Columbia. S. C. (Special).—The House of Representatives passed the Gasque bill, relating to the custody of minors, substituting it for the similar measure of Senator Graydon, which had already passed the Senate. The bill seeks to remedy objections to the statute allowing the deeding of children, under which the recent Tillman case was brought. Drank Lye For Cider. Pittsburg, Pa. (Special). — Henry Heberling, an aged merchant at Pottersville, died after taking a swallow of concentrated lye. He had thought the jug from which he drank contained cider, but got another jug containing lye which his son had thoughtlessly placed next to the cider. Wrights Given Medals. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Wilbur and Orville Wright received the recognition of the Smithsonian Institute for their great achievements in the science of aviation. This was in the presentation to them of the "Langley medal," authorized by the regents of the institution and named in honor of Samuel W. Langley, late secretary of the institution, who was a pioneer in aeronautics in this country. Confers With Secretary Meyer With Reference To Leading To Lay Claim To Wilkes Land, Which Was Discovered By Another American, But Over Which No Flag Has Yet Flown—Bitterly Assailed By A Cook Adherent. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Robert E. Peary, discoverer of the North Pole, had the unique experience of being decorated by a foreign scientific society and vituperated by a fellow-explorer and countryman. Furthermore, it was announced that Congress may supply funds with which the American who has been entrusted the north will lead an adventure into the Antarctic seas to lay claim to territory discovered nearly 100 years ago by another intrepid American and over which no flag has yet been flown. The Italian Geographical Society is the organization which has conferred the decoration on Commander Peary. In a cablegram received by Mr. Peary from Marquis Cappell, president of the society, the latter says: "Council Italian Geographical Society awarded you King Humbert gold medal on account your long successful attempts to reach the North Pole; silver medal Captain Bartlett. Please wire if accept invitation lecture Rome May after London." Commander Peary promptly replied that he was highly honored and that he accepted the medal. He withheld his acceptance of the invitation to speak in Rome, however, for he is in a measure now subject to the orders of the Navy Department. Secretary Meyer, on whom the officer called, announced that if it was decided to have Commander Peary head the expedition that will lay claim to Wilkes Land on behalf of the United States, President Taft probably may ask Congress to provide sufficient funds for the carrying out of the expedition. Wilkes Land lies far down in the Antarctic, and was discovered early in the nineteenth century by Charles Wilkes, an American naval officer. it has never been considered of enough commercial or strategic importance to warrant its attachment by this government, and, for like reasons, no other country has cast covetous eyes upon it. In view of the interest now attaching to the search for the South Pole, it suddenly has become of importance. Neither Secretary Meyer nor Commander Peary would divulge the nature of their conference, which occupied more than an hour. *It is not improbable that the Secretary explained to his caller the reasons for the defeat in Congress of the attempt to have the explorer retired with the rank and pay of a rear admiral. Mr. Peary will retain his present status pending action by Congress on the bills to retire him as a rear admiral. He will leave Washington soon for Europe, he will move for more offices, several scientific societies. If Congress fails to enact a law placing Mr. Peary on the retired list as a civil engineer, with the rank of rear admiral, it is probable he will resume active duty in the civil engineer corps of the Navy on July 1 next. Ito's Assassin To Die Port Arthur, Manchuria (Special). —Inchan Angan, the Korean who assassinated Prince Ito, former Japanese Resident General of Korea, at Harbin, October 26, 1909, was convicted and sentenced to death. Angan was formerly an editor, and was alleged to be a member of a Korean secret organization the purpose of which was the assassination of Prince Ito. To Cross Ocean In Dirigible Madrid (Special).—A special dispatch from Tenerife says that in his attempt to cross the Atlantic in a dirigible balloon Joseph Brucker, the aeronaut, will be accompanied by Colonel Shack and A. Mesner. The dirigible Orotavia will be used, and the aeronauts will strive to reach New York by of Porto Rico and Cuba, and up through the South. Run's Auto Over Daughter. Beaumont, Tex. (Special).—Backing his automobile out of his garage, William Crook, a well known lawyer, felt the the machine strike an obstacle and putting on more power forced the car backward. Alighting, Mr. Crook found that he had run over and crushed to death his sixteen-months old daughter. Paulhan Goes Up 1.500 Feet. New Orleans (Special). — Louis Paulhan concluded a series of aeroplane flights in New Orleans with two ascents in the presence of more than 20,000 spectators. In his first flight Paulhan remained in the air 18 minutes and during the second 9 minutes. He attained a height of 1,500 feet. French Fete in Roosevelt's Honor. Paris (Special).—The Figaro announces that President Fallieres will give a grand fete at the Elysee Palace on ex-President Roosevelt's visit here. Wife Set Dogs On Him. St. Louis (Special)—"Rube" Waddell, the southpaw pitcher of the St. Louis Browns, was granted a divorce from his wife, who lives in Boston, in Judge All's Court. Waddell said that his wife set her dogs on him. Raisuli Reported Poisoned. Tangier, Morocco (Special).—It is reported here that Raisuil, the Governor of Djebala Province and former Moorish bandit chief, has died of poison. Reinarkable Case of Resuscitation in Chicago. THE MAN HAD GEASED TO BREATHE. A Patient Who Was Afflicted With Neurotic Oedema — The Nurse Finding Him Apparently Dead Calis The Physicians — Atrophine, Nitro-Glycine and Oxygen Used Effectually—Now The Man Is Out Of Danger, But Weak. Chicago (Special).—Breathing and pulsation ceased entirely in the body of Frederick McNear, at the Chicago Baptist Hospital for about 10 minutes, and now he is clamoring for a beekeak. McNear was brought to the hospital suffering from neurotic oedema. His face and neck had been badly swollen while he was at home and when his tongue, glottis and larynx began to swell he was rushed to the hospital. He was hardly able to breathe and through the greater part of the night had a nurse to hold his tongue out if his mouth with a pair of forceps so that he might breathe. Mr. Francis W. McNamara was at his bedside almost constantly, giving him external and internal treatment. Toward morning he seemed improved and Dr. McNamara and the nurse, Miss Anderson, had both left the room for a few moments. Returning with an oxygen tank, Miss Anderson was horrified to find him apparently dead. For Dr. McNamara and hasty examination showed that he had ceased to breathe and that his heart was not beating. Miss Anderson again seized his tongue with forceps, while Dr. McNamara began to furiously massage his breast, while an attendant brought a loaded hypodermic needle and the oxygen tank close to the bed. Injections of atrophine and nitroglycerine were hastily administered, Dr. McNamara continued his efforts at artificial respiration and at the end of about 10 minutes McNear gasped, Oxygen was then administered, and for more than half an hour the physician and the nurse continued to work over him vigorously. His breathing had then resumed a somewhat normal status and his pulse was fairly regular, though very weak. Now he is much improved and is considered out of danger. JOINED IN CHASE FOR HIMSELF. Youthful Bank Robber Escaped A Posse By This Ruse. San Bernardino, Cal. (Special).—Surrounded in an orange grove by a sheriff's posse, the boy highwayman who robbed the First National Bank of Highland of $1,600 escaped arrest by contriving, unnoticed, to mingle with pursuers and join in the chase for himself. The boy held up the assister and two other officials with a pair of big revolvers. On joining his pursuers in the grove, he lent one of his pistols to a member of the posse. At the last opportunity the youthful theobor disappeared, and the truth dawned on the chagrined man-hunters, who have not yet found him. THIRTY YEARS FOR MURDERER. Durham, S. C. (Special). — Solomon Shepard, charged with killing Engineer Holl, of the Southern Railway, 14 months ago, was convicted by a jury in Judge Biggs' court of murder in the second degree and sentenced to serve 30 years in the penitentiary. The defendant testified that the killing was accidental and that he fired a shot intended for the brakeman of the train. In his charge to the jury Judge Biggs declared that, as the State produced no other evidence than Shepard's confession, a verdict of murder in the first degree was impossible. NO DANGER FROM COMET. Columbia Professor Says Gases Will Cause No Harm. New York (Special).—Prof. Harold Jacoby, head of the astronomical department of Columbia University, said in reply to a question as to danger from the approaching comet, that the amount of matter in the tail of the comet was so sall that no danger was probable. The comet has been, here before," he said. "We know all about it, and it is safe to say that its tail is so attenuated that even if it discharges deadly gases there will not be enough to cause serious harm." Boiler Blows Up. Bay City, Mich. (Special).-While a score of workmen were warming themselves in the boiler-room of Princing's sawnmill at Crump, waiting for the whistle to start the day's work, the boiler exploded, instantly killing six of the men and injuring all the others. The mill was wrecked, debris being scattered 100 feet in every direction. It is believed that cold water was forced into the boiler when the water was low, causing the explosion. Her Kisses Too Long. New York (Special)—"My wife's kisses last 10 minutes, and I don't like 'em that long," was Sol-Lowenthal's defense in Magistrate Corrigan's court when his wife accused him of not loving her any more. Lowenthal had his wife in court for leaving him. She declared her husband didn't love her any more. Magistrate Corrigan declin to act as a Solomon in love's court and sent the couple home with the instruction to agree upon the date of dine a family this should consume. Steamer Lost in Straits of Magellan. The Pacific Navigation Company's Steamer Lima Goes Ashore In The Dangerous Huambald Passage—The British Steamer Hathumet Rescues Most Of Those On Board, But Is Forced To Leave The Others To Their Fute. Santiago, Chill (Special). — The Pacific Navigation Company's steamer Lima is ashore on one of the islands of the Huamblin Passage of the Straits of Magellan and will probably be a total loss. The chief pilot and fifty passengers were drowned The British steamer Hathumet rescued 205 of the persons aboard the stranded steamer, but was forced to leave many persons aboard whom it was impossible to rescue. The stranded steamer Lima is a British vessel owned in Liverpool and plying between that port and the ports of South America. She was last reported as sailing from Bahia Blanca, Argentina, on January 26 and was on her way to Chilean and Peruvian ports. The Lima is 401 feet long, registers 3,115 tons, and was built in Glasgow in 1898. Where she steamed was wrecked is probably Huamblad Passage, located between the south shore of San Pedro island and Chille. It is a narrow passage, full of dangers and very difficult navigation. Huambling Rocks, two in number and 65 feet high, mark the entrance of this passage. SAYS ITS LIABLE FOR BAGGAGE Jury Declares "Pensy" Is Responsible For Articles Left In Care. Philadelphia (Special) — A case of interest to travelers was decided in Common Pleas Court here when a jury held the Pennsylvania Railroad Company liable for the full value of baggage lost in a 10-cent package room at one of its stations in New York. The company contended the package rooms were maintained only for the accommodations of passengers and the small cost charged did not impose any obligation beyond $10. The judge said the company had assumed the safekeeping of the baggage, and its failure to do so amounted practically to violation of contract. He, therefore, permitted the case to go to the jury, which rendered a verdict of $254.25, the full amount of claim, with interest. The company will appeal. Cut Seven Teeth In A Day. Columbus, Ohio (Special). — Cutting seven teeth in one day, Richard Hugh Stevenson, 10-month-old son of Rev. W. C. Stevenson, died after an illness of only two days. The boy had cut teeth at different times, having five in all, when, last Friday, he cut seven in a few hours. The brain was affected, and from the first no hopes were held out for the child's recovery. 250-Pound Baby Burned. Columbus, Ohio (Special)—Bess Longenecker, exhibited in museums throughout the country under the name of "Baby Madeline," who although only 7 years old, weighed 250 pounds, died in a hospital an hour after her clothing caught fire from a stove in the kitchen of her mother's home. The mother was badly burned trying to save her. Switzer's Sentence Begins. Atlanta, Ga. (Special).—Oliver Spitzer, former dock; superintendent of the American Sugar Refining Company at Williamsburg, New York, who was convicted of conspiracy in the sugar underweighing frauds, has started on his two years' sentence at the Federal penitentiary here. Foreshadows Trouble. Paris (Special)—A special from Fez, Morocco, says that the attitude of Sultan Malal Muhail toward the Powers, and in particular France, foreshadows grave complications. He uses to confirm the French negotiations and his commission, and is making many arrests. The French Consul has protested against the developments and the French Military Mission has suspended its instruction of the Moroccan army. Niue,Year-Old Kills Mother. New York (Special)—While playing with his father's revolver, John Brady, 9 years old, shot and killed his mother, Agnes Brady, in their home in Harlem. The bullet plowed its way past the cheek of John's baby brother, Thomas, whom the mother was carrying, and entered the woman's heart. She sank to the floor without a cry, dead. Mrs. Brady was 31 years old. New High Record For Hogs. Omaha, Neb. (Special).—The hog market at South Omaha established a new high record when several carloads of heavy hogs sold at $8.75 a hundred pounds. The highest point ever reached before the meat boycott was $8.70. Eat Meat. Says Wiley. Boston (Special).—Meat eating is necessary to the protection of health, according to Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, chief chemist of the Department of Agriculture, who talked before the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Society of Arts. He asserted that he would eat meat as long as he had the price and that it was criminal neglect to deprive the child of his meat. "The race may survive if it becomes vegetarian," he declared, "but it will be a queer kind of an animal." Taft Wants Publicity in Tax Returns. Secretary Of Treasury Cannot Open To Public Inspection The Returns Of Corporations Unless An Appropriation Of $50,000 Is Provided For Clerical Hire—Snake Found In A Former Act—President Renders An Opinion Washington, D. C. (Special).—The returns made by corporations under the law imposing a tax of 1 per cent, on their net incomes are not to be open to public inspection unless Congress makes an appropriation specifically providing for accommodations and clerical help for that purpose. Somebody has discovered that an act passed in 1882 expressly prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from using any part of the appropriation of $100,000 made by Congress for the "expenses of collecting the corporation tax" in the employment of persons within the District of Columbia. President Taft is of opinion that Congress intended that the returns, original and corrected, should be open to inspection as are court records, and in a letter to the Secretary of the Treasury he has suggested that if the construction which seems to him to be the right one is to be carried into execution there must be an appropriation of $50,000 for the specific purpose. Following the President's suggestion, Charles D. Norton, acting secretary of the Treasury, has submitted to the Speaker of the House an estimate for an appropriation to the amount stated. Strong opposition had developed to the publicity feature of the Corporation Tax Law and President Taft and his advisers have frequently conferred on the question of reaching a basis of administration of the act. The issue now is squared before Congress and much interest is manifested as to whether that body in effect will re-enact the existing publicity provision by granting the appropriation recommended. The President's Letter. President Taft's attitude and views on the subject are voiced in the following letter to the Secretary of the Treasury: "The White House." "My Dear Mr. Secretary: On the question as to the meaning of paragraph 6 of the Corporation Excise Law, in section 38 of the tariff act of August 5, 1909, I have very little doubt. It seems to me that it was intended by Congress that the returns, original and corrected, but not the documents and evidence taken upon investigation, should be open to inspection, as are court records. "I understand the difficulty that presents itself to you, to wit: That Congress, in the urgent deficiency bill of August 5, 1909, appropriated $100,000 for the expenses of collecting the corporation tax, and that it was assumed that this would enable you to use a proper part of the sum for increasing your clerical and other assistance needed to give the opportunity for the public inspection specifically provided by the spot. It will require you last $50,000, properly to and display the returns of more than 400,000 corporations, to house them in rooms convenient to access for the public and to provide clerks for the care and custody of them under such conditions. Was Only An Oversight. "It now turns out, however, that by section 4 of the act of August 5, 1882, the Secretary of the Treasury is expressly prohibited from using any part of the appropriation of $100,000 made in the words of the statutes already quoted for the employment of persons within the District of Columbia. In other words, therefore, no appropriation exists with which to make the returns of corporations a public record available for public inspection in any different manner from that in which other internal revenue records are public records. In any judgment, the failure to make a specific appropriation for the purpose was an oversight, due to the supposition that the $100,000 might be applied in part to the purpose under discussion, and that it was, as already said, the intention of Congress to make these records different from the the ordinary internal revenue records and really subject to general public inspection. "But with the situation as it is, nothing remains to be done except for you to state the case to the House of Representatives, where appropriation bills are properly introduced, and to suggest that if the construction, which seems to me to be the right one is to be carried into execution there must be an appropriation of $50,000 for the specific purpose; and with a further statement that if no such appropriation is made the only course open to those who are executing the law in the department will be to treat the returns as other internal revenue records. "Sincerely yours: "William H. Taft." Women May Bring Cigarettes. New York—Collector Loeb's special board engaged in formulating plans to provide more speedy debarkation of trans-Atlantic passengers and examination of baggage has recommended a ruling to permit women as well as men to bring in 300 cigarettes duty free. So the Spanish senora and senorita and Cuban belle, as well as the fair American, who must have their "little puff," may hereafter come into the United States accompanied by a stock of her own favorite brand of paper smokers. The most beautiful three-story home in N.W. Baltimore, 1437 Myrtle Avenue, corner Mosher Street. Newly papered and painted throughout. At a very reasonable rent. This home is a bargain. For information call, write or telephone. EPHRAIM MACHT. Macht Building, 11 E. Fayette Street. C. & P. Phone, St. Paul 2370. ROBERT A Baltimore's Lea 506 ROG Expert Embalming, Courteous Specialty. Rubber Tire Car Both Phones. JOHN H. UP-T FUNERAL PARLORS— 141 W 826 D ROBERT A. 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It is generally supposed that the ONLY PERSON in to MAKE MONEY, and sume to be in a positi HUSTLING BOYS not MONEY but to make G Now if you are a HUSTLING MONEY and make it fail to call at the Afro-American Saturday morning get a can Ledgers and go out a BOY OR GIRL can do to We do not want you unless you and girls need not co HUSTLERS ARE MAKE you do not believe it just of good live hustling for themselves, and you can as well as boys. Don't Cost You A Call at the Afro-American you can make real chance in rally supposed that YOUR UNCLE SAMS ONLY PERSON in this country that has the MONEY, and possibly he has, but to be in a position to show any NUMBER OF BOYS not only the way to GET YOu but to make GOOD MONEY at that time. You are a HUSTLER and WANT TO GET YOu and make it fast, all you have got to do at the Afro-American Office, 307 St. P. Day morning get a bundle of The Afro-Adgers and go out and sell them, and any SUR GIRL can do that. We want you unless you can HUSTLE. Due to girls need not come around. Many SUR LERS ARE MAKING GOOD MONEY, but we not believe it just ask them. We have and live hustling fellows working for us, ourselves, and you can do the same. Girls can as boys. It Cost You A Cent To Try It Afro-American Office and let us explain you can make real good money. Best chance in Baltimore. It is generally supposed that YOUR UNCLE SAMUEL is the ONLY PERSON in this country that has the right to MAKE MONEY, and possibly he has, but we assume to be in a position to show any number of HUSTLING BOYS not only the way to MAKE MONEY but to make GOOD MONEY at that Now if you are a HUSTLER and WANT TO MAKE MONEY and make it fast, all you have got to do is to call at the Afro-American Office, 307 St. Paul St. Saturday morning get a bundle of The Afro-American Ledgers and go out and sell them, and any SMART BOY OR GIRL can do that. We do not want you unless you can HUSTLE. Dull boys and girls need not come around. Many of our HUSTLERS ARE MAKING GOOD MONEY, and if you do not believe it just ask them. We have a lot of good live hustling fellows working for us, no, for themselves, and you can do the same. Girls can do as well as boys. Don't Cost You A Cent To Try It. Call at the Afro-American Office and let us explain how you can make real good money. Best chance in Baltimore. 307 ST AUL STREET The Laurel Agricultural and Industrial Institute. Will re-open under last year's management, October 4th, 1909. Teachers from Tuskegee Inst., Hampton Inst., Armstrong Manual, and other reputable institutions have been secured for teaching, both in the academic and industrial departments. Instructions will be given in 17 industries comprising: Dressmaking, Millinery Plainsewing, Art and Needle work, Cooking, Basketry and Upholstery and Domestic Science. Carneentry, Cabinet Making, Architectural Drawing, Dairying, Poultry Reising, Truck Gardening and Agriculture. Those wishing to enter, should apply at once for admission. Rooms are being rapidly taken. Twice as many students as last year are now enrolled. Those entering on openiun day will receive special rates. Board, tuition, washing, ironing, room, etc., $8.00 per month. All students work out a part of their board. No worthy student refued. Those wishing to enter should apply at once. All visitors are welcome. Cars every few minutes in the day. If you wish your boy or girl to enter an institution where they will he will receivie the best home training, send him to Laurel Institute. Geo. W. Clarke, Graduate Borden town Inst., and Tuskegee Inst. Prin cipial A. ELLIOTT Ending Undertaker ERS AVE. Attendants, Shipping Funerals a riages for hire for all occasions. Day or Night. TOADVIN D-DATE..... DIRECTOR T. HILL STREET, RUID HILL AVENUE. FUNeral Director and Embalmer is public that I am still doing business BT. Thanking the public for all past of the same. Carriage for hire for special attention given to all orders MSLEY. S. Vernon 2578 Main Office. LLAND, Manager. MAKE MONEY.. CREBY in Baltimore YOUR UNCLE SAMUEL is this country that has the right and possibly he has, but we ask on to show any number of it only the way to MAKE GOOD MONEY at that ER and WANT TO MAKE Just, all you have got to do is American Office, 307 St. Paul St., a bundle of The Afro-Ameri- and sell them, and any SMART what. You can HUSTLE. Dull boys come around. Many of our LING GOOD MONEY, and if it ask them. We have a lot allows working for us, no, for do the same. Girls can do A Cent To Try It. Office and let us explain how good money. Best Baltimore. Chesapeake Steamship Co. "Chesapeake Line" ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS "COLUMBIA" AND AUGUSTA For OLD POINT COMFORT AND NORFOLK. Steamers leave Baltimore daily (except Sunday) at 6.30 P. M., arriving Old Point Comfort at 6.00 A. M., and Norfolk at 7.00 A. M., where connection is made with the Rail Lines for all points South. For WEST POINT and RICHMOND Steamers leave Baltimore Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5.00 P. M., and arrives West Point at 7.45 A. M. and Richmond at 9.80 A. M. Steamers call at Gloucester Point, Yorktown, Clement's, Clay Bank and Allmonds, weather and ice conditions permitting. STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM PIERS 18 and 19, LIGHT STREET WHARF. Through tickets to all points may be secured, baggage checked and state- rooms reserved from the City Ticket Office, 119 E. Baltimore Street; AR- THUR ROBSON, Agent, 127 E. Baltimore Street; T. H. DIENER & CO, Agents, 127 E. Baltimore Street; J. H. EAGER, Agent, 106 N. Charles Street or the General Offices, Light and Loe Streets, Baltimore, Md. E. J. CHISM, Gent. Pass. Agt. N CHAPMAN, Asst. Gent. Pass Agt Noted School of National Scope. Work of Uplift and Influence of Tuskegee Institute Felt by Wealth Producing Classes. View of Disciple of Higher Education. Dr. Washington's Report—Farmers' Annual Conference. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The wisdom and commercial value of the helpful work which Tuskegee (Alabama) institute is doing for and among our people in the south were never before so generally recognized by the wealth producing classes in this country as at the present time. While I am a strict disciple of higher education for my race and while I must insist that constant agitation for all the rights, privileges and immuni- Agricultural JESSUP AGRICULTURAL WAGON. ties guaranteed by the constitution to citizens of the United States without regard to race, color or previous condition of servitude be kept up, as long as discrimination on account of color is practiced by the people of this country against the Negro all fair minded persons must admit that industrial education in all of its phases is of inestimable value to the masses of our people who make their living out of the soil. Home getting, handowning, the trades and professions should ever go hand in hand in the great work of uplift among us. An idea of the national and international scope of the work at Tuskegee may be gleaned from the recent report of Dr. Washington for 1909. He says: During the year which has just closed the number of students enrolled in all departments of the institute proper has been 1,621,105 young men and 536 young women. The average attendance has been about 1,361. This number does not include the 50 enrolled in the winter short course in agriculture nor the 13 children in the training school. The regular students in the institute proper have come from thirty-eight states and twenty-one foreign countries. The average has been eighteen and one-half, none being admitted under fourteen. At the close of the year 119 persons received diplomas and industrial or trade certificates. The number of students to finish the course in proportion to the enrollment is small and perhaps will always to so for the reason that in the degree that the economic element enters into trade education the student is tempted to leave school before finishing the course. But experience shows that many of those who are doing the most useful work left the institution before finishing the full course. The number of students reached directly in the class room does not, however, embrace all the work done by the institution. It carries on constantly a wide range of what might be deserved as "extension work," and this greatly adds to the annual expenditure for current expenses. This extension work in brief includes the annual Negro conference, together with its numerous branches known as local conferences. This extension work also includes the publication of a weekly farm paper, Farmers' Monthly Institute, the short course in agriculture, the farm demonstration work, now extended to Mississippi and Texas, supported A man and a woman working in a field. TEUCK GARDENING. ed largely by the United States government and the general education board; a town night school, a town afternoon cooking class, the county institute, ministers' night school, a weekly mothers' meeting, county instigators' meetings, supervision of a county and state fair, the National Negro Business league and a general effort to co-operate with the county officials to improve the country schools. One result of this latter work is seen in the fact that in one year the colored schools in Alabama, contributed in cash toward the building of new schoolhouses and the extension of the school term more than $300. In this work it ought to be added that school officials have given us every assistance and encouragement possible. In all departments of the institution 196 instructors and helpers have been employed. In considering the cost of education in the Tuskegee institute one should not only keep in mind the double character of the education, academic and industrial, but also the further fact that the institu is in session practically twelve months in the year instead of eight or nine, as is true of most institutions. It may interest the trustees to note that the cost of the table board for students has been for each one $1.19 per week, 17 cents per day, or 5.68 cents per meal. I ought to mention three elements that have added considerably to the item of current expense—first, an almost entire loss of a large sweet potato crop from rotting; second, the loss of a large proportion of our pigs from cholera, and third, an unexpected outbreak of sickness among our students. Notwithstanding the hard and constant struggle we have had this year to get money, it will be seen from the detailed report of our treasurer that we have ed the year free from all indulgence for the year, and that this has not been done without the exercise of the sirtress economy. The ending of the year free of debt has been brought about very largely, however, through the generosity of "three friends in Brooklyn," Mrs. Russell Sage and other friends who will not permit the use of their names. At the nineteenth annual Tuskegee Negro conference recently held, which was attended by thousands of farmers and their wives, one of the principal subjects for discussion was "How I bought a Farm." Dr. Washington said that a great many persons would be disfranchised, because only those who had acquired a farm would be allowed to speak. The stories told were interesting. Instructive and inspiring. The farmers in the audience who had not yet bought farms resolved that they would not be disfranchised at the next conference because of their failure to own a piece of land. Mr. E. P. Powell told how he bought 295 acres of land. Mr. Jordan of Mississippi 420 acres, Mr. Jones 290 acres J. Thomas 1,024 acres and Scott Bond 2,780 acres. Mr. Jones said: "When I look down in the valley on my farm and think on the many days and nights I have suffered there a peculiar feeling comes over me. Well do I remember when I spent the night in that little shack over there, and on one occasion I pulled off my boots and left them sitting near me, when, to my surprise, of waking in the morning they contained considerable water. I became a dissatisfied creature, and it was there resolved I would better my condition if the Lord spared me." One of the most important events of the conference was the address of J. M. Parker of the J. M. Parker cotton firm of New Orleans, who is one of the largest individual planters in the country. He gave a strong, sensible and forcible address to the conference. He said that "the credit system is the curse of the south." He urged every one present to get on a cash basis and stay there. At the workers' conference the subject for discussion was "How Can the CLASS IN DRESSMAKING. Schools increase the Industrial Efficiency of the People? The principal address was delivered by Dr. James A. Dillard, secretary of the Jeans fund. He told of what he is doing to enable the rural schools to increase the industrial efficiency of the people by placing expert teachers in rural districts. President Fuller of Howe Institute, Memphis, Teun., reported that his institution has an arrangement with a gas company whereby a cooking demonstrator and eighteen gas ranges are furnished and cooking lessons are given to all family cooks who wish to avail themselves of the opportunity. RACE PRIDE MANIFESTED. Public School Pupils Would Name Buildings For Noted Men. Considerable amusement was created among the pupils of the public schools in Indianapolis, Ind., recently, when they were given the privilege of selecting a name for the buildings. The white children suggested such names as "Charles Major," "Thomas A. Hendricks" and "Benjamin Franklin." When it came to the building known as the "colored school," enthusiasm ran high. The first pupil to be recognized by the teacher announced with all the dignity and persuasive oratory of a statesman Booker T. Washington, another Joe Gauss and still another Jack Johnson. As none of the names mentioned was decided upon the buildings will continue to be known in numerical order. This was an instance where race pride was manifested by both races. Washington or Johnson building would be in good taste at any rate. New Hall For Pittsburgh Odd Fellows. At a joint meeting of Eureka lodge No. 1436, and industry lodge No. 1525 G. U. O. of O. F., Pittsburgh, recently held the board of managers made a report through Financial Secretary S. A. Dobbins of the recent purchase of a new site for a ball. Chairman George A. Newman exhibited and explained pins for a new three story building and Attorney F. R. Steward spoke relative to amending the charter of the Hall association. The board was empowered to secure two additional plans for a building not to exceed $25,000. INTERNATIONAL LESSON COMMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 20. Subject: The Golden Rule—Temperature Lesson, Matt, 7:1-12 —Commit Verses 7, 8. GOLDEN TEXT. — "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them, for this is the law and the prophets." Matt, 7:12. TIME—Midsummer A. D. 328. PLACE—Horns of Hattin. EXPOSITION—I. The Sin and Folly of Judging Others, 1-5. Judging is God's work, not ours (Ro. 14: 2-4, 10-13; 1 Cor. 4:3-5; Jas. 4:11, 12). We are neither called nor competent to sit in judgment upon others, if we attempt it we shall reap exactly what we sow, we "shall be judged." We shall be judged by God (Jas. 2: 12, 13), by other men (context) and condemned by ourselves, in the very judgment we visit upon others (Ro. 2:1). Of course, it is not meant that we shall abstain from all estimates of others (see v.6). It does not mean we shall not be ready to condemn others even when appearances are against them (1 Cor. 13:5, 7, R. V.); and when for purposes of deciding what to do we must form an adverse opinion, even then we must not regard that opinion as infallible, irrevocable or final, but leave the final and decisive judgment with Him to whom it belongs, God. The practice of judging one another is rendering the church of Christ. If we will not judge others we "shall not be judged" (Luke 6:37). In our giving also, as well as in our judging we shall reap just what we sow (Luke 6:38). Men will give to us as we give to others, and so will God (Phil. 4:19; 2 Cor. 9:6). Generosity pays. When we measure but to others, we are really measuring to ourselves. Most men are sharp-sighted to see a mote in another's eye, but pass unnoticed a beam in their own. Jesus meets this strange injustice with a startling "why?" There is no clearer proof of our selfishness than that we judge others by such different standards from those by which we judge ourselves. One great reason of our harsh judgment of others is that we fancy that it covers up or atones for our own faults to discover faults in others. It does not (Ro. 2.1, 2.21; 14:12). Jesus calls the one so blind to his own faults and so open-eyed to the faults of others, by no soft name, "hypocrite." That is just what he is. II. The Folly of Feeding Hogs Pearls, 6. There is a proper sphere for exercising our powers of discrimination. When we give out truth we should seek to give it to those who will appreciate it, and should suit our message to our audience. A dog loves his vomit and a hog wallowing in the mire (2 Pet. 2:22). When we find men wedded to their filth, it is both vain and dangerous to cast the pearls of God's holy truth before them. We should turn from them. But it is well to note that verse 6 is preceded by verses 1-5, and not to judge too hastily that another is a dog or a hog III. The Wisdom of Prayer, 7-12. Jesus begins His stirring words on prayer with three commands, each of which is accompanied with a corresponding promise. Remarkably brief are the commands, remarkably expressive are the promises. The enjoyment of the promises is conditioned upon obedience to the commands. Command one, "Ask." What love on God's part to command us to pray as if we were conferring a favor on Him by doing it. Surely if we don't obey, it is a grievous sin and insult to Him. If we do, what then? "It shall be given you." It is the easiest thing in the world to get things; just "ask" for them (Jas. 4:2; ch. 21:22; Jno. 4:10; 14:13, 14; 15:7; 1 Jno. 3:22). We ought always to be at this (Luke 18:1-8). But earnest asking does not stop with asking, it also seeks and knocks, and it finds and has the door opened to it. Jesus puts the power of prayer very strongly, "every one that asketh receiveth." Note that He does not say that every one who asks gets everything he asks, but "every one that asketh receiveth." There is a way of asking that gets the very thing asked every time (Jno. 15:7; 1 Jno. 3:22; 5:14, 15; Jno. 14:13, 14), but there is power in seeking and knocking. Some men never find anything of any worth, for they do not really seek. No door of marvelous opportunity opens to some men because they have not the faith and earnestness to knock. Jesus' argument to prove God's readiness to answer prayer is beautiful and absolutely conclusive. To sum it up in four words, God is a Father. How the scientific and metaphysical and theological objections to God's answering prayer disappear before that conception of God. Jesus found His "Golden Rule" of life upon this conception of God. He begins it with "therefore." Since God is our Father and gives good things—all good things, pre-eminently the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:13)—to them that ask, "therefore" everything we desire men to do to us we should do to others. This sums up the whole O. T. revelation of duty. The "Golden Rule" requires not merely that we should not do to others what we would not have others do to us, that is negative (the Confucian Golden Rule); the Christian "Golden Rule" is positive and requires that we should do unto others all that we desire others to do to us. European Dress Recommended. The Keun Chi-Chu (the War Department) has sent in a memorial to the throne that orders may be given to the officials and individuals of the Chinese empire to adopt the dresses of foreign style by wearing short jackets. Small Boy—"My father was a general." Small Girl—"You mean yer man don't yer?"—M. A. P. Bradstreet's says: "Trade still maintains the quiet undertone previously noted and not unusual, by the way, at this season of the year, when buyers are gathering at leading markets in preparation for the opening of the spring campaign. Reports of buyers being numerous but of buying being conservative become largely from the leading Northern and Central Western market, prominent in this respect being New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago. In the Northwest, Southwest, the South and on the Pacific Coast, reports are still highly optimistic, and liberal buying for spring is noted. "Fears of a coal strike in the blituminous regions have led to heavy buying by railroads and manufacturers. Repression of railway buying of material is reported, based on a desire to see the course of legislation at Washington." "Business failures in the United States for the week ended with February 10 were 249, against 232 last week, 211 in the like week of 1909, 326 in 1908, 204 in 1907 and 208 in 1906. "Wheat, including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week aggregate, 2,408,003 bushels, against 2,465,698 last week and 2,070,753 this week last year. Corn exports for the week are 1,135,908 bushels, against 1,240,860 last week and 1,281,349 in 1909. Wholesale Markets. New York.—Wheat—Spot firm; No. 2 red, 129c; sales elevator, domestic and 1.24, nominal, f. o. b. afoft; No. 1 Northern Dulath and No. 2 hard winter, 1.26% nominal, f. o. b. afoft. Corn—Spot firm; No. 2, 72½c, elevator, domestic, 72½ delivered and 70% f. o. b. afoft nominal. Cats—Spot steady; mixed 26@32 lbs, nominal; natural white 26@32 lbs, 52@55c; clipped white, 34@42 lbs, 53@55½. Butter—Steadier; receipts, 4,426 pkgs; state dairy, common to finest, 24@27c; process, first to special 25@26½; Western factory, 22@ 23½; Western imitation creamery, 24@25½. Poultry—Alive firm; Western chickens, 16½@17c; fowls, 19@ 20; turkeys, 14@20. Dressed firm; Western chickens, 15@23; fowls, 14@18½; turkeys, 22@25. Philadelphia—Wheat—Firm; contract grade February, 125%@27c. Corn—Firm; ¼ higher; February, 68%@8½c.; March, 68%@8½c. Oats—Steady; No. 2 white natural, 53½%@54c. Eggs—Steady; Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts, f. c., 28c. at mark; do, current receipts, in returnable cases, 27, at mark; Western firsts, f. c., 28; at mark; do, current receipts, 23@27, at mark. Cheese—Firm; New York full creams, choice, 17½%@17½a.; do, fair to good, 16½%@17. Live Poultry—Firm; good demand; fowls, 18%@18½c. old reeders, 12@12½; chickens, 17@26 ducks, 17@19; eagles, 14@18. Dressed Poultry—Firm; good demand; fresh killed fowls, choice, 18½ c.; do, fair to good, 17@18; old roosters, 14; broiling chickens, nearby, 18@24; do, Western, 21@20; roasting chickens, Western, 14@20; turkeys, nearby, choice, 25@27; Western choice, 25; do, fair to good, 22@24; ducks, nearby, 20@22; Western, do, 18@20; geese, nearby, 13@15; do, Western, 10@12. Baltimore—Wheat—The market for Western opened firmer; No. 2 red spot, 124½ c.; May, 1.18%. The market remains at a standstill, offerings being very light. Prices ruled firm. Settling prices were: No. 2 red Western, 125 c.; No. 2 red, 1.24½%; No. 3 red, 1.19½%; steamer No. 2 red, 1.17½%; steamer No. 2 red Western, 1.18%. The closing was firmer; No. 2 red spot, 125c. bid; May, 1.19 % nominal. Corn—Contract, 68 % c.; No. 2 white, 70 %; steamer mixed, 66 %; No. 4, 63 %. Oats—We quote, per bush: White, as to weight—No. 2, 53 % @ 44c. No. 3, 52 % @ 58; No. 4, 51 % @ 51 %. Mixed—No. 2, 52 @ 52 % c.; No. 3, 51 @ 51 %. Hay—We quote, per ton: Timothy—No. 1, $21.50; No. 2, $20 @ 21; No. 3, $17.50 @ 19. Clover Mixed—Choice, $20.50; No. 1, $20; No. 2, $17.50 @ 19. Clover—No. 1, $20; No. 2, $17.50 @ 19. Butter—Creamery fancy, 31c.; creamy choice, 29 @ 30; creamy good. 26 @ 28; creamy imitation, 23 @ 24. Cheese—The market is steady. Quote: Jobbing prices, per lb.: 18 @ 18 % c. Eggs — Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby firsts, 26c; Western firsts, 26; West Virginia firsts, 26; Southern firsts, 25; guinea eggs, 13 @ 14. Live Poultry—Attractive stock in demand and prices are unchanged. We quote, per lb: Chickens—Old hens, heavy, 17½ @ 18c; do, small to medium, 17½ @ 18; old roosters, 10; young, good to choice, 19 @ 20; young, rough and staggy, 15 @ 16. Ducks—Large, 18c; small, 17; Muscovy and mongrel, 16 @ 17c. Geese—Western and Southern, 13 @ 14c; Maryland and Virginia, 15 @ 16. Pigeons, per pair—Young, 25c; old, 25. Guinea fowl, each—Old, 25c. young, 1½ lbs. and over, 40; young, smaller. 25 @ 30. Turkeys—Choice hens, 24 @ 25c; choice young gobblers, 23 @ 24l old toms, 19 @ 20; rough and poor, 11 @ 12. Live Stock. Chicago.—Cattle—Market steady Steers, $4.75@8; cows, $3.50@ 5.25; heifers, $3.40@6; bulls, $4@ 5.25; calves, $3@9; stockers and feeders, $3.75@5.40. Hogs—Market steady to 5c, lower. Choice heavy, $8.80@8.85 butchers, $8.70@8.85; light mixed, $8.40@8.65; choice light, $8.60@ 8.75; packing, $8.65@8.75; pigs, $8.25@8.55; bulk of sales, $8.65@ 8.80. 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BALTIMORE, PER., 19. 1910 OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. - The present situation existing in the Board of Education, of this city, as revealed through the daily papers ig sincerely 10 be regretted, espec- ially upon the part of Alro-Ameri- can citizens ‘The present Board, and especially Superintendent Van Sickle, have been specially kind to us, as apeople, Under the general progressive and eminently fair poli- ey of the present administrarion, we bave seen the interests of our schools steadily advanced. No only Have all our colored schools. been fugnished with teachers of the race, Lbfisive have seen the High School placed upon asplend.d footing, with some thirty or more tcachers, all of the colored race; a Training School for Teachers established, and three of our capable’ male teachers ad- vance! to positions of hunor and administrative responsibility as Group or Supervising Priucipa’s. All of this has vome about since Mr. Van Sickle has been ia charge of the Depurtment of Education. We are far frou being a partisan with respect to the present con- troversy, nevertheless, we ave pain- éd over the unbappy situation, Our friends, asa rac, are on both sides of the preseat issue, ‘The Negro who doesnot clearly understand that the present Superiatendent ef Edu- cation has been the great factor in the educational advance of our peo- ple daring the years he has been at the head of the system, knows very Tittle with respect co such matters. At the same time, any one who has lived in the city of Baltimore during the past fifteen or twenty years onght to know thoroughly well that Mr. Hooper, who 1s credited as be- ing the chie! opponent of the Super- intendent, has steadily been among the most consistent, advanced aad perfictly reliabls friends of the col- ored people, in the city. In days ~xhen it tuok a great deal of nerve ohampion the cause of the Negru for abything, Alcacus Hooper was always among the bravest of the brave, Whatever be the real ground of disputr, we are satisfied ‘that it is acase of honest difference “with respect to fundamental j-rivci- ple. | i |” We sympathize with. both sides, “and ardently indulge the wish that light from within may speedily _re: “store the unity and mutual .co- operation'so.necessary for the con- ‘tinued efficiency of our public school “system, We feel profoundly grate- “fal to the Board as a whole, and to -each individual connected therewith, for allthat bas been dove in tne “amelioration of the ‘educational fa- ‘cilities for ths colored people. And, ‘without expressing our convictions sone way or the other, with respect ‘to the wisdom or’ vowisdom of ministers of religion being members vofthe Roard, we yet dare to de- ‘plore the exigencies which Feadered itexpedient that Rev. Dr. Rosenan ‘should. be retired’ from connection ‘with thie Board of Education of this icity. So far as.we have’ been able to note, he has always been a stead. fast friend to Négro educetion anu gee PE ETERS Sate cee Meinl betterment’ aud we“cau but ope ‘that’ whoever sueseeds; bit on the Board may find i his heart that warmth of feeling and brother: Tiness which characterized our faith ful friend'of the race of Shem. ——-. YR EIC LECTURES. , _— eG "As: a young and aspiring people many aré our needs. Certaioly, among such needs may be classed enat ofsome system for enlighten ing the great masses of our people with respect to many things of or- dinary concern. Trué, our people read the newspapers, and exchange ideas in connection with the visits they make to the innumerable num- ber of societies with which they are connected. But none of these agen- cies seem to cover the special field ‘that we have in mind. Baltimore is a great city, with many great in- stitutions and great mea. It_has also a very large population of or- dinary citizens who vould be greatly benefitted by coming more closely into contact with some of the infor- mation in possession of many of her great men. Froun October to May ofeach year, it would scem feasible to kave weekly lectures, ‘and discussions, ia some very large and roomy auditorium. The lect- urers in connection with tais_public forum should be from the choicest aid ablest men of both races. When one stops to think of tlic Jobns Hopkins Usiversity aad Hos- pital, the very maoy able men’ con- nected therewith; as well as many other eminent citizens of wisdom and experience, in counection with all that concerns our civic relations, it ought to be comparatively easy to fill in the program lor the season with such an array of intelligent but practical men, as would prove a yerituble God send in vivie «duca- tion, to thousands of our people in this city. We must get men wo think, A magnificent opportunity would thus be presented for the specialist ulong any practical line of endeavor to breathe into the dry bones of inactivity and almost hopelessness, energy, ambition and determination to get ail that they out of the ordinary affairs‘of life, by reason of more definite and belplul knowledge. We have not in mind the old- faslioucd debating society, with the object of making one more skillful ia public speaking, Luc, rather some. thing of more far reaching impor- tance. ‘The man who is an author- ity on “Political Eeovomy,” or on ordinary business forms and meth- ods, or the care of the body, or on any nomber of otber tupics wherein the great masses of the people are interested, would have the oppor- tunity of becoming the great teach- er and inspirer of the masses of the people, Great truths would be set forth with the greatest simplicity, and easily grasped by those eager tolearn, They could ask questions and debate the paints brought out, and thereby defuse the light. Dan- cing may be interestivg to those fond of it, and an endless number of concerts ard other entertainments most pleasing, as a matter of recrea- tion during the winter nights, bot certainly any means which lends it- sclito thought and reflection and mental activity upon the part of the great body of the people, to say the least, ought to receive serious aud earnest consideration, We are destroyed for the lack of kuowledge. Education is a great force and power, and the kind of education we have iu mind can be brought to bear upon the many. The ordinary working people of the race have always responded io any good thing set on foot for their betterment, and as the present sug- gested system of public lectures would be directly for their own im- provement as well as for their enter- sainment, we are quite sure that. they would enthusiastically reypond and would certainly profit thereby. The effects of such popular educa- tion wonld be fel: in all of the chan- nels fof Gur racial and commumty lie, WHO WILL LEAD? Leadership is the pivot on wiict all great movementstura, No mat- ‘ter what is to be done, it is always half done when a leader is found. When the North was staggering un der the weight of repeated defeats on the field of battle during the last rebellion, and our Union forces were being routed on many battle fields, Lincoln, the great war President, ‘was scanning the national horizon for a leader, a general to command the federal forces, and in the midst of times that tried men’s souls, Grant came. From the day that U.S. Grant took charge of the fed- eral troops, victory was in sight. Lincoln bad been looking for a lead- er and God in His Providence, au- swered with Grant, and the story is both tragic and awlul, but ended gloriously at Appomattox. These battles. were fought ‘largely by others for the Negro, hut there are Gther battles to be fought for the race aud other victories w bewon, Woe peace: basher victories <not less ‘Fénowned thanthose-of wars. 7* Tat last Week's issue; We called at- ftentionto the “uced ‘Of “practical methods. of tegenérating. the’: vice ridden clement among our people, Many have said, some ‘effort in'that direction would be a good thing; in fact some think the call is impera- tive and needs the early and diligent attention of leaders in the moral developmert of the race. We do not hope for any success worthy of the name, resulting from isolated 9r spasmodic efforts. Td call is so ur- gent and the ueed is $0 great, that nothing less than the concerted el- forts of the religious forces of the city can do much int changing the conditions. Let the church get to- gether; let them district the city; let them group the churches and g0 to thetask, Or are the deuomination- al fences so high that our preachers and laymen cannot work Ireely =P- gether? If that be the case, yet we do not think it is, then let_the sare work be done by the different de nominations. In this same relation we urge that our pastors and Jaymen take up some practical method of ringing the alarm bell in the ear of our young people, who-are burning the candle of life from both ends, and by so doing, are depleting their nerve and vital forces in such a, measure, that hundreds o! them are slipping into consumption and going to [ese oe graves. Somehow we ‘have not learned, as a race, that the Negro is working toward the devel- opment ofbraio and nerve, depart ments of his anatomy which have Nain dormant fer nearly three ceu- | turies “ot his life in America. For all these yearshe has grown brawn | but not brains Now all of a sud: den he is called upon to develop nerve and brain, the finest be’ of a human being and because he has !no proper knowlege of the physi- jeal requirements necessary to do ‘this, many are slipping down toa physical condition which forever limits their usefulne s, or sends them |to anearly grave. We urge the ‘calling ol a congeess of Christian | workers to disenss these grave mat- |ters which confront us us a race. |Who makes the call? We stand |ready to abet the movement. We ‘have our car to the ground, whos: ‘toot fall do we hear coming? The “Colored Brother over in Washington, is being kept on the anxious bench and these who are out and want to get in are wand- ering whether President Tafe is ever going to shake the “plum tree?” Office seeking is pretty bard work and is awtally trying on the nerves. “ “Uncle Joe’ Cannon is haying his kooeks in these strenuous days, although T. it., isin the wilds of Asrica knocking over things of various names, qualities avd siz s- What will it be when he comes back to civilization? We hesitace to ex- press an opinion, — LATE LITERARY NEWS. “searchlight cn the Panama (Caaah” is the title of a very inter- esting book on a subject that is up- permost in che mind of almosc every thinking American. ‘Taat there has bee much more done un- [dar American management thaa was done under the former management ot erase cannot be donbted, and that there is much more to be done ‘before the canalj shall be opened to general traffic goes without saying. ‘nat the canal has cost much more | mouey than was’ first supposed is H kewise true, and thar it will cost a great deal move before it is finished is also true, avd therefore anything that can throw light upon this very important question is well worthy of our attention, Dr. D. N. E, Campbell, wha has made the matter a study, now gives itto the public in the shape of a very readable book, well illustrated land well written. It contains fasts that every intelligent American citi zen should be cognizant of. Price $1,50 at the book stores, and at the Baltimore Book Company, 1369 N. Carey street. That an Alro-Ameri- can should write such a book on so interesting a subject should be cause for general cougratulation. Dr. D. N. E. Campbell is one of us. ‘oa BISHOP MURRAY SPEAKS. The regular monthly meeting of the Baltimore School ‘Teachers’ As- sociation was held on ‘Thursday at the Grace Presbyterian Church, Dol- phin and Etting streets, and was presided over by Mr. Heber ‘Whar- ton, ‘The principal speaker was Bishop |. G. Murray, of the Pro- testant Episcopal Church, :who de- livered a most encouraging lecture to the teachers. The topics of the lecture were: “Ths Calling, the Character, and the Culture of the Teacher.” Bishop Murray urged the teachers to make the'r work a calling aud uot simply an avocotion, ‘The program concluded with a solo by Mrs- Annie Hazleton-Lee and a recitation by Miss Alma Kelly. ANVAELYVCDARMHCRIED ROVALLY BANOUETED ~~ BROOD FELONS Members ‘Aud Guests Ten- dered: An Elaborate Ban- quet By Baltimore City Jodve—Manv Prominent . Citizens Make Addresses —The Hall Very Beauti- fully Decorated. No banquet or gathering in the long line of successful functions in the history of Baltimore City Lodge, No, 1728, G. U. O. of Udd Fellows. éan be said to have eclipsed in any particular a dinner given by the above named Lodge,- on’ Friday evewing, February 4th, at the Odd Feliows' Hall on West Biddie street. Addresses ‘were made by mea of treat reputation as pulpit orators and public speakers, which will not sooa be forgotten by those’ Who beard them.. The banquet hall was tastelully decorated with ‘the Na- tional colors, and the table was dec- orated with plants. and: “fowers, ‘which made tbings Jook very in- ‘viting, Among the invited guests present were Major, Gen, Jared W. Ford, of Poiladelphia, Pa., commanding the Patriarcaic; Quartermaster Gen. Ed: gar Starling, of Wilmington, Del., of the Graud Staff; Rev. Dr. George E.-Bragg, [r-; Grand Director Julius :C, Johuson, 5. . M.; Disurice Grand Seeretary, Jesse L. Nicholas; Dis: trict Treasurer, Alfred A. .Mitebell; P.M. V.P., Jolin A. Cromwell; Mr. Joba H. Murplig,editor of the Afro- American, and Mr. H. E. Macbeth, of the Baltimore Times. Col. Harry Franklin, aid-de-camp on the Grand Staff, acting in the capacity of toastmaster, and didit in @ ciodest bur dignified manner. Prior to partaiting of the festivi- ties, the invited guests and members of the Lodge, headed by the senior member, Dr. John M. Johnson, formed a line under command of Captain J. Harry Owings, and as- sisted by rirst Lieut. J. Harvey Smith, of Baltimore Patriarchie, No. 9, marched to the banquet hall and assembled around ihe festive board, and by tke direction of the toastmaster, sang, standing: “Blest be the ‘fie that Binds.” Prayer was chen offered by the chaplaix, P. N. FP, James B, B. Johnson, The toastmaster then introduced P. M. V. P,, Richard Brooks, the next senior member of the Lodge, who made a few brief remark as to the life and character of the late 1’. N. F.. Thomas Kk. B. Johnson, the founder of the Lodge. ‘The Rev. Dr. ‘A. L. Gaines, was next introduced aud delivered the address of wel- come, which was a great oratorical effort aud applauded to the echo. Alter doing justice to the menu, the tuastmaster introduced District Grand Seeretary, lesse L. Nicholas, who responded to the address of welcome ix a short speech brimful of witand humor. ‘Lhe toastmas: ter nest introduced Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg, who spuke of Baltimore city Lodge's responsibility as_an ideal iaezor in the fraternity. Maj. Geo. Jared W. Bord was introduced, aid spoke of “The interval Growth’ of Oud Feilowship.” Grand Dirceror Julius C. Juhnson next spoke of * Uur Uury as Odd Fel- lows,” The toastmaste: next intro- duced P.M. V. 3%, jon As Crom: well, who spoke oa "Brotherly Love" asa subject. Quartermaster Gen. Edgar Starhng -spoke on the “Military Department,” Mr. Joho 11. Murphy was next introduced and spoke on “the Power of the Press.” Euitoc H. E, Mecheth was also jatroduced by the toastuaster| and spoke on “Tue External Influ- ence of the Coming BM. C. in Bal. timore City." | ‘The toastmaster next introduced __ the toastmaster nctt JOtrocusks —AMLETONOTS. a | BY WH DBECKBIT, | 9 5s Notes for this column addresged to Mr. Beckett, care of this office, wil! re- ceive careful attention.—Ed. « The health-building idea is: pro- gressing with monumental. strides thronghout thé nations of the world. Everywhere men and women are awakesing tothe valieof a strong body, and though much can’ be accomplished: in an adult, the right place to begin is with the growing child. : Recdrd of 100-yard was lowered by Donaldson, the South african sprinter to 9 3-8 seconds. The pre- vious record was. held by Bethune and Johnson, who covered the dis- tance in 94-5 seconds. Fencing is @ fine sport.” Its de- velops quickness, aleriness, judg- ment, accuracy and precision. The Ociales schedule seems to please the local fans. Dann has clustered about him some fast and able players. The next thing the pennant. . . Anew league has been formed to be known as. the United States League. ‘The cities in which it is said clubs will be placed are Bos- ton, Providence, Brooklyn, Newark. Trenton, Patcerson, Baltimore and Philadelphia, ‘It is said that sev- eral colored players would be seen ‘among th: members of the various teams, The Y. M. C. Avis planing a bowling tournament. Mouth breathing should be dis- eoatinud at allhazards. Shut tne mouth and persistently breathe through the nostrils, Ifthere is no obstruction in the nasal passages, use will power by day and a band- age by night. The High School track and field squad is getting in shape, Many exphet to take prises at the spring meet. The ¥. Moc. A. of Washington defeated the Smart Set of Brooklyn, by a score of 25 to 15 last Saturday aight. A place for recreation, under wholesome influences is relished by the best of men. The Y.M.C.8., with its amusements affords such place. Every man should become a member. Arrangements are now beng made with American capitalists for the assumption of the Liberian debt. This will relieve the Wert Alrican Repubhe’ from oppression. Ameri- can capita! will in all probability flow towards Liberia within the next twelve months, and it is ex- pected that a great industrial devel- opment will take place. The recent announcement that gold has been discovered will most quickly .add to interest in Liberia. This governmest, by, reason_of powers graoted in a treaty with Liberia, it is said, will take fatherly interest in the finances of Liberia, ‘as was done with San Domingo. There will be a constabulary or- ganized by Lient. B. 0. Davis, who has been detailed as aiilitary at- tacheat Monrovia, and in other ways this country’s" beneficent in- terest will be manifested. . Dr, Ernest L:yon, American minis- ter to Liveria, who was-to have sailed for Liberia, was halted at the eleveuth Eour bya telegram from the State Department, and -since then Minister Lyon and officials of the Stace Department have been dis- cussing the final plans for this goveruments’s attitude towards ‘Liberia... = -., : ws IND OIRUS Dé: G. & Marria Hodosatly Tells Of Services Rénder- ‘ed by Great. Emancipator And The Noted Anté-Slav- "ery Orator—Says There is »~A Great, Future For The » Negro In This Country. NCELO UN LMS COUNTY. A fair-sized audience at Sharp Street: Memorial M, E. Church was given an intelleetual treat last Monday night in an eloquent ad- dress on Abraham Lincola ahd Frederick Douglas by Rev. Dr. Chas. S. Morris, an evangelist of New York city. Durivg the pastorate of Rev. Dr.; W. A.C. Hughes, be has from time to tine had prominent men to de- se public addresses on timely ropice, Dr. Morris,-in his address, spoke of the struggles upward of Abra- ham Liecoln and Frederick Douglas picturing. graphically their upward strides trom ignorance and utter ob- scority to world-famed figures in their great work against slavery. “The Dutch slave'sbip.” said Dr. Morris, “that landed at Jamestown with twenty slaves in 1619 brought over the Negro «/problem: - ‘Et brought over a crowa tor Abraham Lucoln, over Frederick Douglas and made such cbampions-for the raceas Lovejoy, Garrison, Phillips and Harriet Beceher Stowe. “Slavery has beén the méans of the making of every great race. God's chosen people were in bondage for 430 years. ‘Ibe enslavement of the Negro, iniquitous as it was, gave us the heritage of a great lan- guage ciulization acd Christianity. “Henry Clay once said that 250 | years of bondage for the Negro had | sanctioned and sanctifieu the right of slavery. But God raised for us such friends as Garrison, who de- clared that he would not equivacate and that. he would de heard; and such singers as Bryant Longfellow Slowe, and today we can truly de- clare: *What hath Goa wrought. “Bishop Turaer says that the Ne- gro must remain 4 ewer of wood and drawer of water ifhe remain in thss country; that he is the modern Moses to lead them. {fhe will go to Baltimore, Charleston or some ‘other seaport, with rod in hand and part the water as did Moses of old, theo 1 will be willing to follow him back to Africa. “We came over here 300 years ago without calculation on our part aud got in on the ground floor. If the various white races return to their European homes, 1 am for staying, here at least six mouths thereafter ‘and then probably we may take ‘charge of things.” De. Morcis then said that duriag the Civil War, the South said this wasa white man's country, while the North saidit was a white man’s war, but that victory was not achievea for the Unoa uatil the brave black soldiers came’ into the field singing: “We are coming Father Abraham, 200,000 strong.” ‘After declaring that the Negro was one ol the hardest workers in his country, bat was, less thrifty than some of the races“here, he ad- vising general co-operation, predict- iug a glorious future Jor the race in this country. Immediately after the lecture, Dr. Morris left for St. Lous, where be is to conduct an evangelistic campaiga Peace eae nata pr EET Cea ere ng AKE COLORED; BISHOPS WANTED? Dr. Thomas And J Minister Lyon Debate Question Before M. E. Ministers. The meeting uf the Methodist Episcopal Mioisterial Union was enlivened Wednesday by a discus- sion as to whether or not the col- ored members of the devomination wanted a bishop of their race. Rev. Dr. I. L, Thomas, field agent of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension, eloquently pictured what the M, E. Church had dore for the Negro, and declared that there were no signe of unrest, as far as be was able to find out: “He said that: the. colored members of the various Gen- eral Conferences had only gotten behind one or two colored men: for ‘the bishopric, this giving the im- pression that there was a dearth of qualified ‘men, Dr. Ervest Lyon, United States Minister to Liberia, strongly dis- sented from the position taken by Dr. Thomas, declaring that’ there was not only a demand for colored bishops, but. there was.a demand in ‘all lines of endeavor for racial lead- ‘era of racial work: zs --- 1 Church of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Broad Srteet, Philadelphia BALTIMOREAN FOR VACANT CHAPLAINCY Prominent Baltimore Divine In Race To Serve "Uncle Sam" In Capacity of Army Chaplain. (Special to Allyro-American Ledger.) Wa hington, Feb 15 - A prominent minister, now stationed in dallimore was seen on the streets of this city a few days ago in company with a prominent government official. From what could be gleaned this prominent minister is being pushed for the position of chaplain of one of the colored regiments, now vacant by the retirement of Chaplain Anderson. It is said he has the strong backing of many p ominent men, both white and colored. When approached by a representative of the Afro-American Ledger, the minister acknowledged that he is b ing pushed for the vacancy, but did not know whether his friends will be able to land him or not. MEASELS PREVALENT Pocomoke City Afflicted With The Malady But No Deaths Reported (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Md., Feb. 16—Mensels are very prevalent about here just now and strenuous effort are being made to stamp them out. So far none of the cars have been serious. Sunny was stewards' day at St John's church and a good collection was taken up. Mr. and Mrs. George Long of Philadelphia, are spending sometime with the parents of Mrs. Long, Mr. and Mrs. Stansbury Gray: RELIGIOUS WORKERS IN MISSISSIPPI op Smith and Dr. Lee. I care not what others may say or think. Bishop Smith is to my mind a great man, and he is letting the world know it. I am glad to inform you that my friend, Bishop E. W. Lompton, led the connection in increase of dollar money. I guess you think I am getting high when I have a bishop as my friend. Well I have a number of them. Bishop James A. Haney is a friend of mine and so is his wife. They will welcome me to their home any time I come that way. I have other friends on the bench. Bishop Derrick, Gaines, Coppin, Tyree, Turner, Shaffer, Flipper, Smith and Lee are all my friends, and will do anything in their power for me. I did not mention another good friend Ri. Rev H. Blanton Parks. He is a great man. Now here is the dollar money by districts bishops and increase: 1st, W. J. Gaines, $11,577.66 increase $307.61; 2nd, L. J. Coppin, $14,954.78 increase $438.81; 3rd, W. B. Derrick, $6,358.83; increase $301.60; 4th C. T. Shaffer, $16,524.88; increase $493.26 5th, A. A. Grant, $13,870.66; increase, $515.15; 6th, C. S. Smith, $18,970.28; increase $2550.25; 7th, B. F. Lee, $20, 154.50; increase $1914.90; 8th, E. W. Lampton, $23,929.82; increase, $2,555 10th, Evans Tyre, $9,850.07; increase, $654.18; 11th, M. B. Salter, $8,049.46; increase $1026.55; with one conference yet to be heard from; 12th, H. B Parks, $22,612.25; increase $2, 287.02; 13th, W. H. Heard, West Africa, $202; 14th, J. Albert Johnson, South Africa, $2,600; increase $1,000. I had the pleasure of meeting Hon. Conas, Banks, and heard him deliver an address. Then I met S. H. Highland, who is grand keeper of records and sons of the Pythian Grand Lodge. M. Highland, is a young man who is step by step going up in life. He will yet be heard from John W Strauther and S. H. Highland and John W. Harris, are great men in Pythianism in Mississippi. I was very much impressed with a young man by the name of Andrews, who won the heart of Miss Alva Booze, and they are happily married in Jackson. They are making life happy. Having purchased their home and they are happy. Well from Vicksburg I found my way to New Orleans, and had the pleasure of preaching in We-ley chapel, Sunday morning, and at Saint James Sunday evening. After church I was invited to the hour of Miss Charlotte J. Burleigh, one of the teachers of the public school system where refreshments were served. Then I have been up to Mr. Johnson's once more. I was in company, with Lawyer F. F. Gil s, from New York city, who had been to the meeting of bish-ops. Misses Nick-rson and John-on showed us around the town. Met many people. He left for New York. But here I must stop. The Afro-American has just been handed me, and it brings to me sad news. It tells me of the death of Rev George W. Lee, one of the greatest men of the Baptist church and a leader. He has gone to his eternal rest. I feel so sad that I cannot write more. Then Rev S. T. Tice has gone, and so has many others. Had a sad letter from Rev. S. J. Johnson informing me of the death of his wife. I will have a few things to say in another letter. Installation of Officers. The installation of the officers of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association for the ensuing year took place at the Y. W. C. A. Building, 1200 Druid Hill avenue, on Thursday night. The young women of the Home Circle, gave their annual reception at the same time and furnished the program for the evening. The opening orayer was led by Rev Dr. Geo. F. Bragg, D. D., Jr., and the address installing officers was delivered by Rev. L. Z. Johnson, D. D., pastor of the Madison Street Presbyterian Church. The following young ladies trok part in the program. Miss Emily Johnson, Madame M. Clagett, Miss Lillian Cole, Miss Emily Edwards, and Miss Edba Duffin recitation; Miss Alice Hill, solo, and Mrs. M. Emory- A paper, Rev. Bragg and Mr. William Lively also made short and interest addresses. SCORES BOOKER T: WASHINGTON Rvv. Dr. O'Connell Declares That He Does Not Speak Out Fearlessly For Race. In an address at the Lincoln-Douglas anniversary celebration at Morgan College last Thursday night, Rev. Dr. P. O'Connell, of Salisbury, Md., declared that there should be no surrender or compromise of principle in regard to matters affecting the race. He also took a shot at Dr. Booket T. Washington, asserting that he did not speak out fearlessly for the race. Mr. Carrington L. Davis, of the faculty of the High School, also spoke. A large portrait of Frederick Douglas was unveiled. In Memoriam MINOR-In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Frances Ann Minor, who departed this life February 10, 1907. Then our hearts will know no sor row. When the pearly gates unfold. There we'll meet our dear, sweet mother. SORRELL-In sad and loving remembrance of my dear daughter Lucy E. Sorell, who died five years ago, February 14. Beautiful toiler, thy work all done. Rest from all sorrows and watching and fears. Rest through God's endles, wonderful years at home with the blest. Beautiful Spirit free from all stain, Ours the heartache, the sorrow the pain. Thine is the glory and infinite gain:— Thy slumber is sweet. By her Mother. NOTICE The Second Mosk [Session of the Washington Annual M., E. Conference will be held in Sharp Street Memorial M. E, Church, Dolphin & Eting Streets, on February 28th and March 1st, under the auspices of the Women's Home Missionary Society & Trustees' Aid Association. The proceeds for the benefit of the Carnegie Fund of Mofrgan College. Bishop E. J. Cole, will preside. Tickets 10 cents. Mrs. Laura Garrett and Mrs. Helen Muse, Presidents. Rev. W.A.C. Hughes, Pastor. You are invited to attend the special exercises of the League at St. John's A. M. E. Church, Lexington street, near Pine, on Sunday. The Whatcoat Epworth League. Miss Edith Copper, President and Mrs. Fannie Thomas, Superintendent of the Junior League will both be present and deliver address special music. Samuel Carroll, President of A. C. E. L, Rev., E. J. Grigg, Pastor, Rev. Moses Lake, of Hagerstown, Md., will preach a special sermon to the Knights of Pythias, at Asbury M. E. Church, the last Sunday night in February (27th inst.) 7.30 P. M. All Lodges and Courts of Calathee are cordially invited and to assemble in the basement of the church at 6 o'clock P. M. Come early and get a good seat. On the following Monday night, Feb. 28, Morning Star, Lodge, No. 3, K. of P., N.A., S. A., E., A. A. A., will give a Liberia Party and Prize Entertainment at Moses Hall. Tickets of Admission, 15 Cents. Refreshments free. Come early and see the beginning Walter Bordley, C. C. Geo. H. C. King, K. R. & S. Rev. John Hurst, D.D. of Washington, will address a special meeting of the West District Federated Charities at Trinity A. M. E. church Linden avenue and Biddle street, on Friday, Feb. 25th, at 8.00 P.M. All are cordially invited. T. S. Hawkins, Chairman. Y. M. C. A.. Rev. J. Milton Waldron, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington D.C., will lecture to men and women, Sunday, Feb. 20th, at 4 P.M. at Grace Presbyterian Church, under the auspices of the Y. M. O. A. Good Music. Sermon On Bunyan. On account of the sermon to the Birmam Holy Royal Arch Grand Chapter of Masons at Centennial M. E. Church, on Sunday night, February 20th. Dr. Shaw will present the paintings on Bunyan on Monday night, February 21st, in connection with revival services, which will continue all next week. There have been over one hundred conversions. Annoncement I wish to call the attention of my many friends to our Piano Establishment at 504 W. Biddle street under the Myrtle Hotel. We do tuning and repairing at moderate prices. Instruments sold on easy terms. Charles Westly, proprietor and operator. We have also opened a music parlor on the second with Miss Irene A. Randolph, of the Ithica Conservatory at New Haven who is thoroughly equipped to give prflt satisfaction 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. House For Sale House at 1920 Division street, All modern conveniences Apply at 1378 S. Carey street. FOR KENT—Store room, at 540 Dolphin street, suitable for Gent's Furnishing store, Barber shop, Tailor shop, dressmaking or mili- nery establishment. Apply on prem ises between 7 and 8 P. M. or at 1403 Jefferson street, from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. 1:20-t 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 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 results. Satisfaction guaranteed. Read a few of our wonderful low prices: Come and bring your shoes and you will be astounded to look at them; they will be equalled to new. The Maryland Shoe Repairing 705 Druid Hill Avenue, between St. Mary's and Orchard St. Mary's and Orchard Sts. There will be special services held in Old Fellows, 549 W. Biddle St. Sunday, Feb. 20th at 3 P. M. under the auspices of Queen Esther Household, No. 55, G. U. O. of O. F. All members of the Order are cordially invited to be present in full regalia. Rev. Cole, af Zion A. M. E. Church will office. All are welcome. 2t Woman's Day at Ebenezer A. M. E. Churen, Sunday, Feb. 20, under the auspices of the Church Aid Society. Auxiliaries of our sister churches have been invited and expect to be present. 11 A. M., Service conducted by Mrs. Edith Brooks and others. 3.00 P. M., Mrs. Mary F. Handy, presiding. 7 30 P. M., Mrs. Margaret Hill, presiding. A five minute talk by the President of each Auxiliary. Mrs. Mattie Bowen, of Washington, will be present at 3 P. M. Miss Jennie Jones, Directress. Mrs. M. L. Crew, President. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor. Trustees' Reception, Monday night February 21. Tickets, 15 Cents. Mrs. Mary M. Pratt, general con- dress of the Associations. 2t A Grand Sacred Concert By the choir of Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church, Dolphin and Eting streers, Sunday Evening. Feb. 27th, at 8 P. M. All are welcome. Silver Offering. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor. Madam A. Hazelton Lee, Directress. Madison St. Presbyterian Church MID-WINTER BAZAR February14-25 1910 Attractive Program Each Evening. Admission, Single Ticket 5 Cts Season Tickets 25 Cents P. D Blackwall, Genl. mgr. R. G' Baker, Sec. Fin. Com. G. B. Murphy, Treasurer. L. Z Johnson, Pastor. Madams Ringgold, of the Baltimore School of Music; Maud Gross, Directress Trinity A. M. E. church choir; Lovey Smith, Ellen Tingle, Mary Hunter. — Wilson. Misses Lillian Reed, Anna Vanderhoop, Rose Murphy, Pearl Waler, Delia Butler, Anna Creditt, Pearl Fiber, Lucy Slowe Prof. T. R. Parker, Messus, Wilson, Geo. Cornish, Howard M. Gross, Amgoza of Dahomey, W. Butler, G. B. Murphy, U. Chambers, H. Wharton, W. McCard, W. L. Fitzgerald, F. Young, C. C. Fitzgerald, W. A. Hawkins Briz-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 Ashbury M. E. Church, Lexington and East streets. Monday, Feb. 21st, S.15 P. M. Admission 15 cents. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Thomas Edwards, Director. Camden House Formerly Brinkley's 225 and 227 West Camden Street Remodeled and refurbished with all modern conveniences, Baths, a specialty. Superb Restaurant. Furnished rooms 75c. and $1 00. furnished rooms for light house keeping $1 50 to $2 00 per week. Rooms with board $3.50 per week. Mrs. Leatha Smith, Prop. C. & P. Phone 3581 M. St. Paul. Masonic Notice. 1) 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 Ford's Hair Pomade Ford's Hair Pomade Fifty years of success have proved the merits of this preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application according to the instructions. Try to form applications a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition, and two to four bottles, regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp and keeps it from getting harsh and dry, stops itching and prevents the hair from becoming matted, helps life and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with splendid results even on children and infants. Delicately perfumed, its use is a common pleasure. A most satisfactory toiletry for ladies, gentlemen and children. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good": if you want the best results buy Ford's Hair Pomade. Look for this name. "Charles Ford, Prest."—on every package. If your druggist or local dealer cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle, regular size, for . . . $0 Three " " " 1.40 81x " " 2.50 One " " .25 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 118 West Kinzie St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "The New Birth of the Soul." 2 30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Preaching and revival service, conducted by the Singing and Praying Bands of the city. Sermon by Rev. J. Reason. Moving pictures on Monday Feb. 21st.—Excursion Train on the Downward Road. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Cor. S. Caroline and Bank St. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the pastor. Topic: Refusing a Crown. 2.30 P. M. Sunday School, Mr. D. W. Iones, Supt. 4 P. M., Epworth League. Evangelistic Service, Miss Clara Stanley, Leader. 8 P. M., Annual Service, Hiram Holy Royal Arch Grand Chapter, Masons. Sermon by Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor. Revival Services All next week Monday night—Sermon on Bun- van's Pilgrim's Progress with the large life size paintings JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Rev. W. H. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 9.30 A. M., 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: Joseph's Brothers Seek Bread in Egypt. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Preaching by Pastor. Bazar begins Monday, 21st inst. Everybody cordially welcome. Mr. E. Hughes, Supt. S. S. Mr. T. H Lee, Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElherry St. & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H. Jenkins. Pastor. 9 00 Class Meeting, D. I. Fowler, leader. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 5.30 P. M., Epworth League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. Thursday evening, March 10th, Mock Conference. John M. Barnes, Pres. of L. L. J. W. Jones, Supt. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. W. Hays, Pastor. 6.00 A. M., Class-meeting. 11 A. M. and S P. M., Preaching by the Pastor. 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. Kherta, Pres. Brotherhood. subject: "The Reward of Well Doing" 3:30 P. M., Sermon to the King's Daughters Circle, by Rev. J. H. Jenkins, Eastern Chapel, accompanied by his choir and congregation. S P. M., 28th annual sermon of the First Separate Company, Maryland National Guards, Capt. Spencer, commanding. At which service medals will be awarded for expert markmanship. Strangers cordially welcomed. Chas T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH, Chattanooga Chattanooche, N. Rev. K. A. Green, Pastor. 10.30 A. M., Class Meeting. 11.30 A. M., Pastor. 3 P. M., Sunday School. 6 30 P. M., Epworth League 8 P. M., Pastor. Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. Iane Milligan, Pres. E. L. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Parrish St. near Mulberry St Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class Meeting 11.00 A. M., Stranger. 2:00 P. M., Sunday School 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor 8 00 P. M., Pastor, subject: "The Open Door." G. W. Richardson, Pres. C. E. T. H. McGowan, Supt. C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. Willing Workers Day. Mrs. M. Minor, airman, and will preside. An interesting program has been arrang d. Good music. All welcome M. E. Murphy, Pres. CHURCH NOTICES TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines. Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. Dr. B. F. Watson, Secretary of Church Extension of the A. M. E. Church. 7.30. "Are our Mln Alive to Their Opportunities." 1. Educationally, Prof. M. A Hawkins; 2. Legally, Geo. A. McMechen, Esq.; 3. "Positive and Negative Lives." Prof. J. S. Thomas, A. M. 4. As to our Y. M. C. A., Mr. W. F. DeB勒德leben; 5. Our School Teachers, Prof. H. E. Wharton. The Olive Leaf Social of the G. U. O. of F. and other male organizations will assemble in the Lecture Room at 7.15 P. M., and march to the main auditorium at 7.30 as the guests of the Men's Day Association of Trinity A. M. E. Church. W. H. J. Beckett, President. Egbert Aundel, Vice President. George Gibson, Treasurer Robert Henson, Secretary John O. Ewell, Asst. Secy. 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, on the life, and work of Bishop Allen; the one hundred and fifteenth anniversary of his birth. Subject: "The result of a godly life as seen in the work of Richard Allen." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. Allen Celebration. 4.30 P. M., Allen C. E. League. Special mention of Bishop Allen. 7.30 P. M., Special Sermon by Rev. J. U. King, Ph. D., of Middletown, Del. to the T. W. Stringer Lodge, No. 4, Knights of Pythias and Lily of the Valley Court, No. 1. All are invited Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11.00 A. M., The services will be conducted by Mrs. Edith Brooks. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Mrs. Mary F. Handy, presiding. Five minute talks Miss Mattie Bowen, of Washington, the star will speak. 6.00 P. M., Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M., Mrs. Mrs. Margaret Hill, presiding. Five minute talks. Miss Mattie Bowen, will speak. Classes—Sunday at 6 A. M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 Herbert Frisby, Supt John Murray, Pres. of League. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street near Pine Rev. E. J. Gregg, D. D., Pastor S. A. M., Class Meeting, Mour. e White, Leader. Services Sunday, Feb. 20:h. 11 A. M., Preaching. 2.30 P. M. Sunday School, J. H. Murphy, Supr. 6.30 P. M., Allen League, Samuel Carroll, Pres. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. L. Z Johnson, D. D., pastor of Madison Street Presbyterian Church. His choir and congregation will be present. He will speak to the organizations of the church. Saratoga Street near Gay Rev. D.G. Hill, D.D., Pastor 11 A.M., Sermon by the Pastor. 230 P.M., Sunday School. Carlson Street Bury Rev. David Johnson, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. Subject: "The Walks of the Godly and Ungodly Defined." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., A. C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "Faithful implored." All are welcome. Geo. Hewlen, Supt. Mrs. Lucy Jennings Richardson, Pres A. C. E. L. PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION- CHURCH, Penna. Ave. near Dolphin Street Rev. J. A. S. Cole, Pastor. 11.00 A. M. Preaching by Pastor subject: The Heavenly City. 2.30 P. M. Sunday School. 6.00 P. M., V. C. E., Mrs. Araminta Cox, President. Special music and program. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "Revelations." MAIDISON ST. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Special Morning Evangelistic Services, 11 o'clock. From Jan. 30th to March 6th. March 6th will be "Ingathering Day." The following sermon will be preached by the pastor: Feb. 20th—"Everlasting Punishment: Is it True?" Appropriate music will be rendered by the choir, under direction of Mr. J. F. Fessenton, chorister. The most cordial welcome extended to all. Special Notice. Special Notice. The Ministerial Alliance will hold its regular meeting next Monday, 11 A.M., at Grace Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. G. F. Bragg, Esq. sayist. + Wondertl Feats ¢ = OfChemistty. : * — + + Performed in Nature’s * a Laboratory. : Se, Ke lo lo Se of Se fo Be Be a Ba ok maturing possibly since this old wore ‘of ours began iis course. writes An- - drew Wilson, in the Illustrated l.on- don News. ‘The wondrous powers of radium, for example, illustrate, appar ently, the properties of a substance which “Mother Earth has stored wp from far-back ages, and such as has ‘been exciting an appreciable, but un- recognized, influence on terrestrial af fairs. ‘There is no depreciation of the work of the scientist involved in fis statement of the scope of his labors. Tt requires skill, patience and tech nica) knowledge to lay bare that which Nature has designed for her own purposes, or Which exists as part and parcel of the construction ot xhings. She is still, and always will te, the “old nurse” wha takes the child on ber knve, and tells bin, when he will listen, ever and ever more wondrous tales of her doings. Science, in this view of matters, is the reader who construes what tbe sermons in stones, in sky, and in sea teach him of the universe he inhabits, and the most perfect science is meas- ured by the accuracy with which it constries what it reads, "The science of chemistry particu- larly Mustrates these remarks. The combinations which elements make to form compounds, exemplily the re; sults of given and stable laws which the chemist discuvers, and on which he acts when be endeavors to imi- tate Nature for commercial or other ends, That two atoms of hydrogen aud one of oxygen go to form water, ig the expression of such laws. just as we know that if two atoms of oxy- gen figure in the combination some- thing else than water will appear. ‘There is a similar difference seen in the composition of the poweriul acid known as vitrio! and its less virulent neighbor, sutphurous acid. ‘Throughout all his operations the chemist Is following up the track of jaw. When he meets with an appar- ent exception to a law he knows ke has stumbled on a further and high- -er decree of Nature. aud he searches for this highest law—just as the so- valled “freak” in animal or plant life is regarded, not as the outcome of chance, but as the result of the op- _.eravion .of conditions which it is the ‘pusiness of science to discover and to formulate. Everywhere arornd us Nature's chemistry is being practised with an art that even the highest exactitude of science cannot rival. ‘Think of the Yabor of each microscopic cell in a Jeaf. Its living matter is the chemist, ‘the cell his laboratory. iy daylight the léaf-chemist is absorbing the car onic-acid gas from the air, Then it is decomposing this gas into its com- ponent: elements—carbon and oxygen. ‘The carbon it is retaining as part of it sets free into the atmosphere. By the plant’s food, to enter Into cont ‘ination with water; and the oxygen night this process ceases, for light is an essential feature iu the operation. Out of the carbon and the water, the .teat<cbemist will elaborate the sugars and starches which the plant world affords us, As sugar, the products wil! pass from the leaf to be stored wp—as in the case of the potato, for example—elsewhere, so as to afford a storehouse of food whereon the plant may draw for its sustenance, and for the development of its leaves > and flowers when occasion comes. All the vegetable essences and acide, the scents aud the gums, the juices which yield india-rubber, the flavoring of fruits, and even the co’or of the flowers, are similarly the products of a constructive living chemistry that beats man's best ef forts perfectly to imitate. Man follows Nature—but at a dis dance. What is known as synthetis vhemistry implies the building-up ot ‘gvbstances in the laboratory by the artificial combination of their ele ments. Nothing is more wonderful perkups, in all chemical science thar this development of its constructiv side. Today in medicine, for exam ple, there are used many product: ‘which formerly were only to be ob *\ tained from plants directly, Salicin ‘or the active principle of the willow moch used in the treatment of rhey ~ matism, was at first only to be obtain “ed as a natural product. Chemisirs “however, stepped in, and through it eraft cfféred an artificially made sal * ein, such as is employed in the heal “apg art of today. ‘There are in th vhemist’s list hundreds of substance Sa SISA PR ESS TOLL ~ bee GED eb arp ee MEER WINS Ck x ALN AON eee Lee emer en ee eae ee Se REE ANS kB ES A Ee Ppa iat Oar tors ey a gees ere | PBUEF TCAREMEN: JAILEDE spe | something. eating: 12 ‘even.the =o! SIrON ey ef C gee EU ee ecr ae perfect. examples of the‘ constructive 4 by: * | ‘Kerested ‘For Alteged -Violation’of Prox |= t art-of the laboratory. ‘The most skil- : hibition Law—Cruel Injustice, . we} ful chemist is apt to miss just a A . It was a cruel fate that consigned ag | something—that “little more,and how or ace D { t Messrs. W. C, Dobbs of Detrolt, Mich. much it is"—that makes for a differ- ; =| and James Hill of ‘Poledo, O., to cells (58 between bis results and those — in the common jail of a Michigan of Nature. county simply for obeying their ea | To select a typical example, milk is | Graphic Account of What the Grand-United| movers, the Fling and Pere Marquette, e|? ftuid which no chemist can pos {| Order of Odd Fellows tn Mississippi in serving liq- sioly mistake in Its exa2i composi . SR] vor to the pa- eltion We know the — composi- ls Doing For Beneficiaries of I's | |/ fee 9283) wons of the road | = eg | tion of milk, but there exists a some- Deceased Members—E. P. . fo Ge] while passing . of | thing, probably in the combination of Jones Honored. a | through vdry" | JE its constituents, such as cannot: be ~. | Bim Oe counties. I seit | artificially imitated New. Yor ) gare | But one of ing | World. By HORACE D: SLATTER. Bee, 2k] these counties fo | se iil mee Secrey suvieties do more foF ibe up-| |: egies Ke] auestion employ- rid WAX FARMING. litt of the Negro people in the south | |i!» Wiese ce ed “spotters” to | NO’ ae eee ee eae ee eater the | [2 eee c| Investigate and See el nese Insect. | One of the, Jess-known industries of China is wax farming. A certain tiny insect is cultivated with great skill by the Chinese of a certain district, because of the fine wax which it pro duces. ‘The little insect, hardly yet known to Western science, has many pect liarities, one of which is that, for the sucerssful production of wax, two stages of its life must be passed in yery different regions. ‘The earlier stage, in which the females develop until almost ready to deposit their eggs, is in Chien-Chang Valley, in the western part of China, where grows a irce at an altitude of 5,000 feet on Whick the insect passes the first part of its existence, In May it is time to remove the colonies of wax work: ers to the lower altitudes of Szech- wan Province, where is found another tree, feeding upon whieh the insect makes its wax. ‘This removal is one of the most picturesque features of the industry. ‘Thousands of porters are employed in it. The colonies of insects removed from the tree are wrapped in leaves ot the wood oil tree. Packed sare fally in baskets, they are slung from the shoulders of the porters, who miust bear them from 200 to 400 miles. ‘Yheir way lies over the rocky paths and heights of the Szechwan Moan tains, through s»veral cities, and ends at the farms, where the masters of the bearers await them. All the jour ey must be made at night, as the sun's heat would develop the insects too fast. At that time of year, it is the cus tom of the cities alows the way to leave their gates open all uight to | ardee that the progress of the bear ers may not be interrupted. Wit the baskets suspended from their shoulders, the porters run in weird procession at thei top speed from dark tit daylight. Clad almost in variably in rainproof straw, they car zy picturesque lanterns which swing as they run, throwing the fantastic shadows of their bodies all around At daybreak the men find some dense shade for their burdens, pre pare their meals and go to sleep. At seta they are under way again At the farms where the wax is te be formed the leaves containing the insects are tied to the limbs of trees. where the heat of the sun develops them. Crawling out, the males pro ceed to form cocoons and these are the sources of the wax. In a short time the entire tree is covered with the shining white, so that but for the heat one would believe the tree was hidden in frost. The white covering is sometimes a quarter of an Inch thick over most of a tree, It is scraped off and refined, and from it are made candles for the household, objects for the temples and many other things, and an aunnal tribute of the best quality Is sent to the royal fan ily at Pekin —Detroit News. ZINC ROOFS BAD IN CITIES. Air Over Large Towns Makes Rain: fall Acid and Destroys the Metal. While ziuc is cheap it fs question: able whether It may not be replaced hy copper for roofing purposes where almospherle conditions are bad, says Cassler's Magazine. Experiments at & Benin testing laboratory are said to have shown that in an atmosphere loaded, with sulphuric acid and steam zine lost cleven times as much as copper. Copper is not eleven times the price of zine as a rule, and it may be employed in much thinner sheets. ‘Thin zinc on roofs five miles from Charing Cross has been known to be- come ‘badly perforated in twenty to twenty-five years. This Is the weak- ness of zinc; it rots in little spots, which let in water freely and arc not easy to find, Copper appears to waste much more evenly, but very slowly. Lead appears to have an indefinite life, and it is often a cheap metal per weight, but it weighs much per unit of area. If used as thin as zinc is used by the cheap builder it would cost little more and its life would be very much greater. Zine is quite unsuitable for city roofing owing to its ensy solubility by acid rain, é Mic we The watch that watched the wateh that watched that waich, watched the watch that watched the watch that watched that watch watch that watch—New York Telegram, According to the London Hospital, some English physicians are ordering patients to eat oysters that have been well soaked in sea water, as a cura for dyspepsia and tuberculosis. Swarming bees send ont scouts to look for desirable locations. < ‘frond Aqency. - Strong Agency ° For Race Uplift Graphlc Account of What the Grand-United Order of Odd Fellows in Mississippi fs Doing For Beneficiaries of Its Deceased Members—E. P. Jones Honored. By HORACE D: SLATTER. Secret sucieries do more for the up lift of the Negro people in the south than any other one agency saving the church. Indeed, {t miy he argued that the secret and fraternal orders in the south go hand in hand with the church. In all of the ritualistic cere- monies a splrit of deep and religious piety is breatbed, and no man is ad- mitted who does not express a belief In the one Suprenie Being. Whatever may be the name, what- ever inay be the method of conducting its business, they all tend to the same end—to create a brotherly spirlt. tc teach thy value of pnre and upright fives and to better the material condt tion of ils members and those depend~ ent upon them, ‘Though considerably In advance of any other organization, the work of the Grand United Order of Qdd Fel: lows for the state of Mississippi Is the most prouounced example of what se eret orders caa do in the upbnilding of the Nezry race. ‘The Odd Fellows’ Benefit association through its trensur- er, Professor B, 1. MeKissack of Hol: ly Springs, and under the'divection ot Dr. E. P, Joues, grand master of the state, paid out during the past yeat aloue more than $250,000 to Odd Fel low beneficiaries, A quarter of a million dollars paid out to the widows and orphans of tbe state will go a long way toward re deeming mortgages, relieving waut and misery and edueating children "This, ndded 10 the fact that during the past fen yours this organization has paid out ever a million dollars through this channel avd condueted its mam moth business, shows the eflicacy of organized effort among colored peopl of the south, It 43 the most concrete example set placed on record of the abillty of the Negro to help bimself. ‘The Oda Feliows in Mississipp! show erent wisdom jv keeping these two able men at the head of their affalrs Continued confidence in Dr. Jones abillty and sterling worth was man} fested by the grand lodge in {ts re cent session In uot only re-electing it to the fifth rerm as grand master 0! the state, but indorsing bho for gran master of the United States. The dete entes will push his candidacy at the forthcoming session of the bienna movable committee at Baltimore tbis year. Further appreciation of Dr Jones’ serglew (o the-order was mani fested by the presentation to hima of beautiful silver service. EFFECT OF THE BYRD BILL Higher Liquor Tax Would Put Un- scrupulous Persons Out of Business. Editor P. Bernard Young of te Norfolk (Vaa Journal and Guide wise ty says: If the new liquor bil as intredueed in the Jegisttmre by Speaker Byrd passes amd becomes a law, as in ail probabitity 1 will, ft will bave the ef fect of doing one of two things far the colored people af ‘Norfolk. it will cithor remove rhe public school annex from the diugy fittle building 1 Queen street, between Lincoln and Smith, or remove the suloons iv that and adjosn- “fn blocks from such close proximity to the school. Moreover, it will affect at least tivo of the colored annexes snd Norfolk Misston college. ‘fhe new Kyra bil] prohibits « saloon within 400 feet of any school, college or univer- sity in the state, We take it for granted that tue publie schools come within this provision, ‘he bill a!so provides for an increased (taxation, on liqnor, whieh will remove from the tratlie many mscrupulons persons. ‘Tbe hilt sholuld go further and prohibit the sale of Hquor within 400 feet of any thureh in the stinte. Chis would ais greatly benetit. tke colored pzople of the Fourth ward of Norfulk and of the whole chy. Women Plan to Erect Public Hall. It is gratifying to note the success of the Moormmn-Harper company ts Broaklyy, whieh bas for its object the erection of a modern hall tn whieb the many secret and Lenevoleut socie- lies among our people may bold thelr business weetings and also their putt: He enfertaiameuts. No more worthy enterprise thatu thls which the women ave pushing forward eould be under taken for the good of the race, Noted Men to Speak at Howard. President ‘Taft bas been invited to deliver un address at he formal opeu- ing of the Caruegie library at Howard university. Washington, on ‘Thursday. March 10. ‘The uew Mbrary, building cost $50,000. which sum was’ dovated by Andrew Curnegie. "There will be many distinguished educators and prominent government officials pres- ent, many of whom will also deliver brief addresses. Atlanta Gets Sunday School Congress. ‘Phe fifth aununl meeting of the: Suu- day school cougress movement among ‘Afvo-Americans will be held at At janta, Ga. In the Liberty Baptist church, of wliich. the Rev, Dr. J. W. Jackson ia pastor, from May 25 to 30 inclusive. . Religious workers ‘from all sections of tbe country are expected to be in attendauce. Pr rT ek Sei OTAILECR. BUFFETS CAR eMEN JAILED: Arrested For’ Alteged Violation” of Pros, hibition Law—Cruel Injustice, Iwas a cruel fate that consigned Messrs. W. C, Dobbs of Detroit, Mich, and James Hill of Toledo, O., to cells in the coumon jail of a Michigan county simply for obeying their em- ployers, the Fling and Pere Marquette, in serving liq- =a) vor to, the pa. | eee; 22) tons of the road | GP | white passing ae “| through “dry” Li Be ecg @g| countics. gees) §=«But one of fa eee 268) these counties {0 | question employ- eee F1 ed “spotters” to = BR gg | investigate and oI | see if there were tore vey) any iMegal sales Be > BN of iquor being é > ~gya] made In thelr i G2) county, and as Me) they knew tla S21 uor was sold on trains ft was W.C. DOBBS. — easy to catch the a ee eal ge ae C We, Bowne: colored buffet men who served it, as the ruilrosds bud made no order to stop such sales at certain points, and the gveruge railroad employee never knows whether he ts ina “dry” county or a “wet™ county while passing throug the stute. When Dobbs and Till were arrested the railroad attorneys promptly ad- vised them to plead guilty inthe be- lief that a fine vould be imposed which the company would pay and thus secure the prowpt release of their men, bit judges sire prone to spring surprises, aud the consternation of both the men and railroad otfeinls may be Imagined when the judge ty this case Imposed both a fine of $50 each and Imprisonment for twenty days in the comion Jail. One amy chink that tbe Judge In this case who so unjustly sent two colored gentlemen to prisop for prac- Ucally nothin, was a southern Demo- erat, but instead he was a uorthern Republican, But the sheriff of the county, w Mr. Shields, fs a oortheru Dewocrat. und be promptly recognized the Injustice of sentencing these men to a jail term and inade thelr enforced _visit to “lis house” as pleasant ag pos- sible. ‘fhe Hon, ‘Thaddeus W. Taylor of Howell, 0 protainent Republican race ‘leader and busitess man, became in- ‘terested in the teu, and under bis jchaneronaze or Messrs. Dobbs and /HUll attended several parties given In thelr Lonor by the colored citizens of Howell, On one occasion Sberif Shields Ieft the jail in churge of Mr. Dobbs while the former took his fam- fle to the theater. THEY TCOK HIM AT HIS WORD Whites of South Grasped Meaning of President's Policy Quickly. Jack Thorne, the well known writer and stery teller, bas the following to say about the (wo grent political par- des in national and municipal politics: ‘The actions of ‘Theodore Roosevelt 1» the Brownsville affair made many a hith- erie stanch supporter of the Republican party lukewari and drove not a few into Democratic ranks. But nothing has caused mort desertions than has Mr. Taft's pos- sum feasts in (he south and his possun- ike concessions. More Negroes voted for Democracy last fait than ever before. Br. Taft's advice to the southern Negro has been: “Agree with your adversary. Make friends with your nelghbors, those of the white race with whom you are in daily contact. who are im sympathy with you and wiv give you employment.” ‘To The southern whites he said, “} wilt ap- point nv Negro to offive in any comunutt- ty unless sald appolntiment ts approved by “the white people.” How largely the southern Nexroes hove heeded the presi- dent's advice we are tnuble to asus, DUE ‘this we do Know—ihat the whites took him at his word, and in some southern states the Lily Whites nave oustet every’ “Negro officeholier. Ile who runs may read and Know tut we have in the Re- publican party ao longer men of tbe Lain coin, Garrison, Phillips. frown, Beecher type. The principles they chanproned -are, we fear, forever dead, ON place of the sympathetic. brave care jpetbay Yankee who i the south during ‘the reconstruction period taut down, his ‘sword and with te elementary spelling Dok and the Bible waxrl war with 18 “norance und undertuos tn teach the Negro ‘the value aud meaning of true citizen | ship has sprung up u Lily White Repub- Hean capable of more nosttiity and meau- ness toward the Negro (han the Demo- erat could concelve. ‘These are the people who are clamoring loudest and boldest for the ellmination of the black mun. 'No man of the Negro race north or south has shown himself to be more wide awake to the situation than Sumner £. Lark, editor of the Brooklyn Eye, Bray- ing the scorn and abuse of his race, Mr. Lark In wise und logical editorials reit- erated Mr. ‘Taft's advice and undertook to convince is people that it is time to Alvide their vote. During the recent mu- nicipal election Mr. Lark took the same firm stand and supported Judge Gaynor for mayor. In seeking to establizh a Dem- cratic club in Brooklyn Mr. Lark has endeavored to eschew the army of "a few dollars and a drink” floaters who have made the Negro vuler offensive to both parties here in the north and has en- Geavored to raily to his standard men of character, Imbued by the desire to do the | tsloes that will bring about thar recognl- Uon the Negro demands. Whether Ar. Lark 1s vindleated, wheth- er bis services 10 the party in this munic- {pal election ure recognized or no, what- ever sore heads or factionists may do to hinder him in his efforts to make the Negro a factor whose power will be rre- ognized vy those desiring his suppart, Sumner fl. Lark will remain the same Gaawerving chuinpion of bis race. ‘All United In Movement For Y. M.C. 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Open from 6 a. m. to7 p. m NELSON WALKER, Carpenter: & Builder 2128 Division St. JOBBING PROMPTLY ‘ATTENDED 10. ‘Shop’ 018 Morris between lsiddle and: Do. Predtom Street! so) cost i ee en ee Se ee I ee OE ST EEN ACERS EAC NAT ro Pee ee LPS a Snare Eee rs SS ETA ACER Oe LRT GAGNIC TE ro Ph A ee A) ARRO-AMERIOAN, STINET So en ee te er a iia o> THE ARRO-AMERIOAN LE: DGD oe ee ee -. S ORRIAES of te: NEEDEMS | Ee SLT ae ee ecm oC PLease nel stan Felner ge rae Eee 3 “ERIAESS Sr z ; rn ee ee Ge ree le rae | FERASotitte NEE | Val ce | “VERGE OF COLLAPSE. "SUFFRAGE. FOR: WOMEN.@ |) == Se See SRS aa oe eran Ms —_s eae aah es a ae aes Sema any Women Dr 6H Bi | Meo Baa te Ae oman’s Power Ge oy isease. i i Ape : fete) eee | gh3>| | TD. Vernon’ 2 cistiaeices s+ mam] ‘Parti trae aes wo Over Man sae abr a4 gton St., B ™ ee lick | ue g wom Q) ween ae A OB mann Somers | AT ira inet vessel 8 . G} wp . e “ = 4 stall sections of the country, with an's most glorious endowment is. th Lee 5 ee LSA LY] | tem com |g SE | rh coy. wie) oman Geae et ie ecs Qa | i| | Sigrp Ral} | froma Log Cabin in Miso to High Gee, ashe weakened | PN Gore OF een wired the cause | 30 086 f the wide world aisontoheert stony ee / An’ AVA ' Place of Honor {n the Service of far yg and broke my fp New fore by the Negro Womers| Seesaoures._ Tim wocun ole ste oe a i as Yaar sey, 1 wan very | Business Ienmve, Dende be ies wena | Seoepeemreet ot hee special sme oe ga? ¢ I } _ the National Government—Edu- 6s. fo rervous, and doe: Er Mooruau who arthe-suggeston of| sma oe cecal (anes wos See bas WW a Rizr STO cator and Churchman. ee tors! treatment was| Mrs. 0. {1. P. Relmont. president of her ‘ood bok Wer aractvenesy er cnnbiaey ER i _ Ere “y pot making me | the Polite! Equality association, teld and er povrer and prestige asa woman, | Dr. RV. Pierce, of a : i — | — : aot eeoKid.| a0. teresting and inegely attended | thoueade of” ofthis ta of bl prion, hs reser tread ccd aay e\ FS) STRIFE ou0) | By R. W. THOMPSON. e207 Pils helned | mecting reenniy ath ee ; Hounds of womeo., He bas devised a successful re ee fo oo co ee . 2 RS a SUSh TIERS ‘The wan of auy race whose signa- me at once and six| Baptist church f j qeectine ite Bay i the yaar ius daerders pol Precis a Tere On, (SD Bicrerggen) | tote i necessary to give value to the donor enind Wis GON HAL 9 HE | Glee Ine-enanemt al aha Ot eu| eel forthe weakaeses nd vorders peeling Tee toute ee ce Ta tr SIRE] | jog tender and bonded securities of | *°Re, gared tie so wefl tat In the lating the-sapport of Afro aera (afet Se ha oe ee aie No. owest dealer Wi S = A ¢ EX the grote government om earth i Remember the name-—Dotn's. For women in the movement. ‘The promot: i i ecepteeubttue inorder fo make aie anger pros "= Reems, WAY a ete de a waree apace ini tto| Tt, all Gestera:. 60 canes & Nek: ors of tRe setiene could it Have: Bt 'T MAKES W! ME —e = rt Y) Dubie eve, he, large space, in the | Foster-Milburn Co., Buitalo, N. ¥. lected n more capable woos tia | SICK WOMEN WELL. = i 4, AAG | who attains that dignity {s found 2 SUea adorn to ead a | = then Sth Lise is a { TRBRI E75) SSUES). Seem real orn oat Mt as] _e Ps ot Pm aes See Ln en ee pes at Ps rie ol rn Si ne tn Bre nae ay V forty years ago was held in chattel ‘The attractive young lady who had | There were many distingnished ———— FT EMIPES = 2 Seite waco] See at i ee tmnnssom | ~ COLT DISTE zo Se Acme |e ett | n crate oe "hn ran” eine. A eticeiemnee | siAUNVONS CREATICE PAW:PRw PULLS TE ee ie ine woctre eeet| una mone a the. sof the {a | course of ner address Mrs. Belmout EN oR SEmAARPLELSiGaNs OUT Sete coke he els peculiar to the worlds mx ‘And what is the matter with} sid: i MET cea 2 i oneea ease, atcemedy over snd orl gees s most} “And what is the mi Ca Gal Be Ay oe ecedeeietiad Sakae semi teas Ate friends, Lam here because | fecl. gf GBBRRRe RRO aE yaa Gioe Sree esawmnecgy ere 4 SURAT) ee ie eenracturers, cut shows bow to poultice throats. QUE =e Byala atte echod tony Sone reat De See ye nee ate too stom. oe Srelth, dig tae erate Teese waited argent ethan seni Serieeacee tutte noe in Beene ena i lor conan teat Sty estar an Serene RecpeeL aba wn Saracen, azarae Cans Fae Pitan te Munyon’s Cold Ktemedy oureae volt tn une “ins. ean cove ry ra ee Mee eho Hse ee ee your wonderfn} ‘Casca- rete’ for three months and being entirely cured of stomach catarrh and dyspepsia, I think a word of praise {s due to ‘Cascarets’ for their wonderful composi- Gon. I have taken namerons other so- called remedies but without avail, and I find that Cascarets relieve more in & day than all the others I have taken would in year.’ James McGune, 108 Mercer St., Jersey City, N. J. Paanant, Palatate, Post, ests Geo Berga, Eun, Font, est Good Be Sood, Nona See este 9 Sb inire tablet stamped CCC, Guaranteed to SS 3 HALLEY’S COMET ~~222"2iet Tesh ely ede decent i aie oe tent ase Ear te can Be A Fresh Air An Investment. Fresh air is a good investment, whether it be in the home, the oflice or the factory. Without it the bright- est mind beclouds and the most en- ergetic grow listless and lose force. ‘The human engine cannot develop its utmost power without fresh air, any more than the candle can burn brightly or the fire under a boiler yield lis utmost heat when deprived of the necessary amount of oxygen. ‘The Indian loses his vitality and the Eskimo speedily develops tuberculosis when made to live-as the civilized live. It does not follow that we should wear a few feathers instead of tailor-made garments, or eat blub- ber and drink whale ofl—whieh is largely a matter of taste—but we can be sensible and be considerate of ourselves in our daily ration of fresh air as we are in selecting other kinds of too. As a matier of cthies, there is little difference in breathing the impure air from our own and other people's lungs and bathing in the same tub of water that bas served its mission several times. Of the two the dirty water is the least injurious.—H, H. ‘Windsor, in Popular Mechanics. Upside Down, “I am shocked to learn that some of my ancestors wore wooden shoes,” said the guilded youth. “and fam shocked.” replied the father, ‘to see some of their descend- ants reversing the order by being Dlockbeads.”— Washington Star. CLEAR-HEADED Hend Bookkeeper Must Be Reliable. The cblet bookkeeper In a large business bouse In one of our great Western cities speaks of the harm cof- fee did for him: “My wife and Mdrank our first cup of Postum a little over two years ago, and we have used {t ever since, to the entiro exclusion of tea and coffee. It chappened in this way: “About three and a half years ago J had an attack of pneumonia, which left a memento in the shape of dys- pepsia, or, rather, to speak more cor- rectly, neuralgia of the stomach. My ‘cup of cheer’ had always been cotfee or tea, but I became convinced, after a time, that they aggravated my stom- ach trouble. I happened to mention the matter to my grocer one day and he suggested that I give Postum a trial. “Next day St came, but the cook made the mistake of not boiling it sufficiently, and we did not lke tt much. This was, however, soon rem- edied, and now we like It so much that we will never change back. Pos- ‘tum, being a food beverage instead of 2 drug, has been the means of curing my stomach trouble, I verily believe, for | am a well mau to-day and have used no other remedy. “My work as cblef bookkeeper in dur Co.'s branch house bere is of very confining nature. During my coffee-drinking days I was subject to nervousuess and ‘the blues’ in addi- tion to my sick spells. These have Jeft me since 1 began using Postim, and I can consclentiously recommend it to those whose work confines them to long hours of severe mental exer- tion.” “There's a Reason.” Look in pkgs. for the Ilttle book, “The Road to Wellvilte.”” Ever read the above letter? _A new ‘one appears from time,to time. ‘They ‘are genuine, true, ad fall of buman dntewente 2 2b ta ete ir ot Career and Work OPW. Vernon | Remarkable Rise of a Man Who.Game Up From a Log Gabin fn Missouri to High Place of Honor fn the Service of the National Goverament—Edu- > ator and Churchman. ! By R. W. THOMPSON. ‘The wan of any race whose signa- ture is uecessary to give value to the legal tender and bonded securities of the greatest government on earth Is bound to wceupy a large space in the public eye. When, however. the man who attains that dignity ts found to be a member of a race that but little over forty years axe was beld in chattel slavery by the vers nation whieh oow honors him with sueb a trust bis en- reer may be set down as one of the marvels peculiar to the world’s most remarkable century. William ‘f. Ver- von. register of the United States treasury. is the central figure of 2 story tht sends Ilke tiction. OC irapos- ing stature sind engaging personality, he would attract attention in any crowd, Mr. Vertion was bors In Lebanon, Mo., and educated iu the public sebools ‘of Lebanon and at Lincoln university. Pa. Ae tauxhe school In Boune ‘Terre, Mo. for two yeas and was then called fo the principalship of one of the pub- lie sebools of Lebanon. After four years of service there he resigned to fake charge of Western university, at Quindaro, Kan, a part of the educa- tional system of the A. M. E, ebureb. "This institution then had but one small building anda bale dozen stu- dents, snd he was the ouly teacher. He remained there from 1866 to 1906, during which time he hud secured approprittions from the state of Kan- sas which lave grown until with the recent appropriation these dugment a quarter of # inilifon dollars, tu 2ddi- tlon to other douatious and collections. The Institmtion now has 180 acres of land, five iarge buildings. a faculty of twenty teachers and nearly 400 stu- dents. There jx oow In course of gee, See cao ee oe i . .y ie saaetones to a a ip 7 Tees yr Ute Seunbeaee er aamno: erection upon the campus a commodi ous girls’ dormitory worth over $30, 000. “Mr. Veron rendered valuable as sistauce to the Republican party Ir several exciting state and uation “campaigns, and because of this, In ad ditiou to bis persoual merit, sterling character and adiluistrative experi ence, be was appointed resister of Uk treasury by) President Koosevelt 106. “This respousiile position bad previously heen tld by but twa Ne “grues, farmer Senator BK. fMrnee and Cuptaly 3. WV. Lyons, Linenty aniver sity canferved tne hi tis bachelor degree, and Weberfaree as towored him with the dezroes of doctor of di: vinity aud ductor of laws. AS a |aiquteer, platform lecturer. commencenient weator and writer for magazines and papers be Is ib much demand thronghout the country, Fer vent and eloquent tributes bare been paid to bis abiiity ux an orator, sebol- ar and practical adviser of bis peeple by the prine}pat dailies In the comun- nities in which ke has spoken from time to time. ‘A few weeks ago he succeeded in hav: Ing installed at Western university a fully equipped branch postofice and had oue of the teachers mumed as post: master, ‘This ix the brst schoo! of the Face to be so honored in the section of the west Iylng besoud the Mississippi Her, He way likewise instrumental in baving Professor W. H. Hawmond, the capable tader of the Western university band, made eblef musician of the Ninth United States’ cavalry, completing the quartet of Negro band- masters of the’ four Negro regiments hu the army estabtisbment. It may be (ateresting to state that Mr. Vernon is the youngest colored mao who bus veld the position of register af the treasury. Not set forty years of size, his career promises even grentor things for the future," Ells struggle from a one room log cabin, through the uulversity where he {a- bored to pay his way. up throuzh the front rank as an educator and chureb leader to the bighest place held by thé race in America {x an fuspiring study for the soung Negro who Is sometimes disposed to view his pros- pects “as through. gloss darkly.” POI Oe oh mat me ee PAE ee es ee -* VERGE OF ‘OOLLAPSE. —— 7 Many Women Brought to It by [ld- ney Disease. Mrs, Charles Sweetman, 624 Wasn- ington St., Buffalo, M. Y., says: “Kid- ney trouble had me ta a bad way and agaacge, onthe verge of col- Gi, sapse. Dull back- ROPER, ache weakened me stp? _ Bikes and broke == my eg GAUBRES sleep. 1 was very < BF nervous, and doc- REP oro trentment vas =A not making me e better. Doan'sKid- ss eagdney Pills helped StS ek ae ae abe evas. lapse. Dull dack- BASU, ache weakened me fee SE and broke my Yoet GEUB ES” sleep. 1 was very % HJ’ nervous, and doc- Re PP lore’ treatment wa See not making me e better. Doan'sKid- Seo ney Pills helped Se me at once and six bores cured me so well that In three years the trouble has not come hack.” Remember the name—Doan's. For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. ¥. Her Large Experionce. ‘The attractive young lady who had written “urgent” on her card wat shown into the consulting room 0 Sir Choppham Fyne, head of the fa mous surgical hospital in Splintshire And what is the matter with you?" said the great man, “| wish,” she answered, “to becom a murse in’ this institution.” ‘The surgeon tapped a, thoughttw tooth with his lancet. “First, onc question: Have you had any previou: experience?” : She dazzled him with the reassur ing smile. “Experience?” she cried. “I should just think so, Two of my brother: play football, another has tried t cross the channel in an aeroplane 0 his own make, mother Is a suffrag “ aml father keeps @ motor cat.—Th Bits. ‘Phe Baby's Medicine, The mistress of the house had beer to a concert, and when she returned she was met by the servant with: “Raby was very ill while you were out, mum.” . “oh. dear!" said Mrs, Yourigwie, “ig he better?” “Oh, ves, mum he's all right now, but he was bad at Brst, J found his medicine in the eupboard.” “Good pracious!. What have you ziven the child? ‘There Is no medi- Cine in the cupboard.” “Oh, yes. there is; it's written on it." And then the gir} triumphantly produced a bottle labeled "Kid Re- Miver.""—Lippineott's. Piles Cared in 6 to 14 Days, Pato Unitment is guarantee to core nog fuscositehine, Blind Bleeding orProtrudiag Piles in 6 to 14 duysurmoneyrot ded. 50d Having Itdle goal, Siam uses no gas. For COLDS and GRIP. Aick’s Caremse. is the. best Fomedy— AGES SATE sha Tevertshnesse cores TeleesS and restores hormal eondtlgns. {ug Pee aeeslounediavely. vc. 2 and Bedi stores A Weyear-old clove tree will pro- duce about 20 pounds annually. Rheumatism Cured in a Day, Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rhcumatishs and Netialgin raliclly carey in 1203 daye, ia action fe reniarkable, Removes the cause ‘tod disense quickly disappear. First dose ee ee eer hn dee ‘The Doctor's Fault. Judge—I am led to understand you stole the watch of the doctor whe had just written a_preseription fo you at the free dispensary. Wha have you to say to this charge? Prison—Well, your Honor I fount myself in desperate guandry. Hi prescription said “a spoonful ever’ hour.” and [ had no timepiece.— Fliegende. ‘the climate of Holland is dam and rainy the Year round, It is planned to extend the Nev York Central electrification to Nortt White Plains, Wireless telegraph appartus is pro hibited in British India exeept upor government license. Austria is to develop 40,000 elec trical horsepower from the Rivet Caska, which will be used for Hehe ing and Industrial purposes. ‘The production of mercury at the Almaden minee, Spain, was 1,017.02! kilos, or 29.472 finsks. in 1908, Al Micares it was 40,688 kilos. ‘The estimate for dividends in the United States in 1909 is $295,000, 000, a gain of $39,000,000 over 10k, ‘The largest dividend payers for the year are Standard O31. $34, 235,452, and Cnited States Steel, $39.206.996. GE GZ EZ) Ca? Shy = / App fe )\ wh (R™ Be wisely directed, will cause ‘her to give to her little ones only the most wholesome and beneficial remedies and only when actually needed, and the well-informed mother uses only the pleasant and gentle laxative rem- cdy—Syrup of Figs. and Elixir of Senna—when a lasative is required, as it is. wholly free from all objec- tionable substances. To get its ben- oficial effects ‘always buy the genu- ine, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. HG NENTE, CATE, eneatan ee ST hee Ae biatn io eating fr ees, al END 5 or 10 cents for a box of RUTTER’ SESE BGTIE and PiteMEN's 3 and 40 cent COWN CURE, Han curcd ausandt In'Puiadeipie, maere ie made. atsolatelp post SSSun/Cuati sore. * etn Oe, 4 Nove Scalds; Cuts at ee Hise PA. : SUFFRAGE: FOR “WOMEN. Hae Rss Se Fe OS ee American Wemen to Join Movement, ‘The’suiTrage movement among wom eo is a very tive tople just now In most all sections of the country. with New York perhaps us the storm center. New impetus bas been givell the cause in New York by the Negro Women’s Business league, headed by Stiss [rena L, Moorman, who at the suggestion ot Mrs. 0, H. P. Belmont. president of the Political Equality association, beld an ipteresting und largely attended mecting recently at the Mount Olivet Baptist church for the purpose of eu- listing the support of Afro-weriean swowweu in the movement. ‘The promat: ers of the scheme could not have se- ected a more capable woman than MISS Moornntn to lead the fight among ‘our people in Greater New York. There were many distingnished won- en of both races present. Miss Medrman presided. In the ‘course of her address Mrs, Belmout sald: “My friends, 1 am here because 1 feel that toad of human equally whl alone the wonnin suffrage movement can crete, aud 1, ove of its exponents, come because | know that unless this ease means freedou and equal rights to all women of every rice, of every creed. rich or poor, its doctrines are worthless and it must fail of Sts pin pose. “As president of the Potitient Equal: ity association L extend to all preseut | an earnest iusitation to join." Mrs, Henry Villard said “To me the right of suffrage bas al- | ways seomed self evident. yet 1 know “there are mountains of prejudice to be overcome. and they will be. as thos grove arguunent 1 put forward is the grent principle of democracy. Tt 18 as | valuable to womeu as to men. gf “Ht grntities ue that Negroes are be: “coming aroused! 10 the cause of suf frage. for it is a greater cause than that of anti-slavery. because its object Is to free the iniud.” Others who spoke were Mrs. Etla OH. Crossett, president of the Stare Suffrage assocttion; Mrs. M. C. Law. | ton avd Mrs, M, 1 Keyser, president [of the Stnte Federation of Colore | Women’s Clubs. Before the meeting [closed Mrs. Heliout sad: “This is one of the mist futeresting meetings | have ever attended. 1 stall be mos glad to wolcome auy of these womer at my headquarters on Fifth avenue.” PENSION FOR J. H. DOWNES Civil War Veteran and Faithful Em- ployee Richly Rewarded. A mare bur most gratifying form of reward for the faithful performance of “duty was adopred recently by Mrs, B. (C. Hutchinson, a wealthy white fady, of 1619 Massachusetts avenue, Wash- ngtop, She bas retired with pay for fe her former coachnman and cont. dential wan, Joseph . Downes, after thirty-six years of efficient aud entire. ly satisfactory service. Mr. Downes’ record was absolutely without a blem- ish, and he richly deserves the ease and comfort that now come to hit and his amiable helpmect in the atter- noon of their ong and useful career, They are resting quietly at Sika Farm, in Murgliud, fall of sears and honors. ‘The buspitable home in O street fs closed, ani Uae danghters, Mrs, Flor- ence Downes Garner, Miss Bkusche Downes and Mrs, Sitbit Downes ‘Thom as are in their beautiful new home ste EMT street, northwest. Mr. aud Mrs. Downes divide their cinw be- tveen the cf street residence of thelr daughters and their eonatty seat at Sitka Farm, Mr. Downes is a wir record in which he takes a pardottble pride. He siw rigorous action iu the civil contlier as st membor of Gonipnny K. ‘Pwenty-niuth regiment, Guitert States coluredl troops, sind draws a pett- slon for disabilities Incurred ju the historie canymign of General Hon Bate ler against New Orleans. For several sears he was commected with the stall of Génoral Butler when the biter tad his headquarters in the big stove man. slow near the eapltal now the home of the mare hospital service Mr. Downes is billy rexpected citizen and is. member of several fraterui- Hes, including the Rosal Arch Masons and the Hunneker Relief assoclation. He tax been prominently Identitied with iminy movements fooking to the betterment of racial conditions in Washington, In Plain Contempt of Supremo Court. ‘Phe Detroit (ieh.s Tuformer does not believ# 1p Honing persons whe have served time for disabesing thy omandates wf the supreine court of the Unired Stutes and says, “With Senator ‘Taylor of ‘Tennessee pledgivg support aud 10.000 penple of Hainitton coun- ty, Tenn, going wild in tionizing Sueriff Shipp upon his retury. ait of which ix in plain contempt of the na: tion's supreme court for seuding Shipp aud bis deputies to jail for mluety days, it wanld scons thar the so catted “best people” of the south favored lynching. Successful Valentine Social. Tho ‘calenthye suciat given by. the Young People’s Baptist unton of the Revlah Baptist church, Pittsburg. op Monday evening. Feb. MH. was a decid ed Gnavelal as well as a Social succes. Nothing was left undone by the youn folks that would tend to ike every one present feet the warmth and geD- fal spirit which characterize the mem: bérs of theunion, Walter Williamson fs presidetit and Siiss Oléase_Hauks ‘ecretary. ar SEG eee GES TY a ee allel Sesto a Woman's Power “Over Man sie) ©) Mea: ‘Woman's most glorious endowment is the power — C@MIRE ERR RRR. to awaken and hold the pure and honest love of a ee ca Worthy man, “When she loses it and still loves on, pee po one in the wide world can kaow the keart agony ; pe ‘she endures. The woman who suffers from weak- re ‘ness and derangement of her special womanly or- Fee Es anism soon loses the power to sway the heart of eh a men, Her general health suffers and she loses akiees ANS her good fooks, her attractiveness, her amiability Ba ‘and her power and prestige asa woman. Dr. R.V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N.Y., with’ > the assistance of his staff of able physicians, has prescribed for and cured many: : thousands of women. Ho bas devised a successful remedy for women’s. als ‘ments.’ It is known as Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It is @ positive: specific for the weaknesses and disorders peculiar to women, It purifies, regs=. fates, strengthens ond heals. Medicine dealers sell it. No. honest dealer vill‘ ‘advise you to accept a substitute in order to make a little larger profit. we IT MAKES WEAK WOMEN STRONG, = SICK WOMEN WELL. ates Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and streogthen Stomach, Liver and Bowils. .:-. a Ne f COLT DISTEMPER | ws: can bebanate very ca these ore Gre, a oha LG re Se st Ss ALS ite CR SV ee oe moot tock avin on the tio exDale gers MEGS Gy hg 8 Mirch docemper. Best remedy over Epgwn for matey BN Ba ea certain ete ocrenneae eee nant MERIT) B 8) Sa slococrncnf drug inocu dehy ose esPee SSBB AUR ATH) ity maunrarturers Cut shows bow fo poultio CorORR ONE PG ean ig nes teat de abacetee ate eg Peg Savonn mevical oo. torts mbes, Goshen, Indy UB Rhubarb is grown extensively in righ Vs. Italian Method. /% china, a ‘The Rev. Sanford Culver Hearn,: —_——— pastor of the First Methodist Episeo- Mase Children Are Sickly- | pal Church, Yonkers, is relating a Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Chitren - aed by Mother Gray. a purse in Children ¢ Home, New York, cure Summer Complaint. Heverishnese, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Disorders ang Destroy Worms, At AT Dmigests, 25e. Sample nuiled FREE. | Agha hilen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. ¥- ee An average good hog is worth $9.14. | For HEAD ACK #—1Miciew CA PUDINE Whether trom Colds. Heat, Stomach or - xervaue'Feonines Capudine. will relieve soa. 183 Hauid—pleasane 10 take—nets Iminedl- ately. ‘Tey it, 10c., 2c. and SOc, at drug Hare, | ‘The South produces three-fourths | of the world’s cotton, | Only One “Bromo jinine,” | That ix Lasntive Bromo Quinine. Look _ forthe signatnre of E, W. Grove. Used the | World over to Care a Cold in Ove Day. 23¢ | When yovr wife is brawling run | for the beehives. ‘When your joint. are stiff and muscles coro: shen sma: tainor brnise yourself, use Lorry Davis Puinsiller. At ali draggists. | A coat not paid for is always tight under the arms, are Winstow'sSoothing Syrup for Children eetiung,softens thegums, reducesin tamma- - Fou. allays pan,cnres wind colic, 25ca bottle Tf yon are afraid of your wife, ex- change clothes with her. | When yor're as hourse as n crom, cong fing aud cusping—when you've an old-fash; joned cold—take Allen's Lung Balsam, It makes a difference whose cat it is that yowls on the housctons. Dr. Pierce's Plemant Pellets regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and. bowels. Siyarroated, tiny ginnales, Eusy to take as candy. Six hundred workmen were killed at thelr labors in Chieago last year. Heh cuted, im 3Y umutes by, Woonurt’ Sanitary Laion, Never ble, 88 deme An English agricultural society has a sparrow-extermination fund. Leg a Mass of Hehiug Humor. “About seven years ago a small abraslon appeared on my right leg just above my ankle 1 Irritated me ao that T began to serateh it and It hegan to spread nti my leg from my ankiv (0 the kuee was one solid scale likwa sea. The Irritation was always warse at night and would rot allow me to sleep, or my wife either, and {twas compirtely undermining our health | lost fifty pounds In wolght and was almost out of uy guind with rain and chagrin as no matter where the Irritation came, at work, on the street or In the presence of company, I would have to seratel it until I had the blood ranning down fuco my shoe. { simply cannot describe my sulfer- Ing during those seven years, The pai, mortifieatzon, loss of sleep, both io myse {and wife fs simply iodesertb- uble on paper and one has to ex- perieuce It to know what tt {5. “1 tried all kinds of doctors and remedies but | might as well have thrown my money down a sewer. ‘They would dry up for a Iittle while and fill me with hope only to break out again just as bad If not worse. [ had given up bope of ever betvg cured when | was induced by my wife to give the Cuticura Remedies a trial. Atler taking the Cutfeura Remedies tor a little while | began to see a change, and after taking 2 dozen bot- tles of Cuticura Resolvent, tn conunc- (on with the Cutteura Soap and Cut!- cura Olvtment, the trouble had en- tirely disappeared and my leg was as fine as the day 1 was born, Now after a lapse of six months with no signs of a recurrence { feel perfectly safe ir extending to you my heartfelt thanks for the good the Cuticura Remedies have done for me. I shall always rec- emmend them to my friends, W. H. White, 312 B, Cabot St.. Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 4 and Apr. 13, 1909." Wars of the Urited States. The 13. wars in which the Unite¢ States has engaged are as follows: i. War of the Revolution, seven years, 1775-1782. 2. Indian War in ‘Ohfo ‘Territory, 1790. 3. War with the Barbary States, 1803-1804. 4, Tecumseh Indian War, 1811. 5. War ‘with Great Britain, three years, 1812- 1815. 6, Algerine War, 1815. 7 First Seminole War, 1817. 8. Black Hawk: War, 1832. | 9..Second Seml- nole War, 1845. 10. Mexican War. two years, 1846-1848. 11. Mormon ‘Wat, 1863. 12. Civil War, four years, 1861-1865. 13. Spanish War, April 21 to July 26, 1898.—New . York ‘American, * ‘a Arig Vs. Italian Method. | ‘The Rev. Sanford Culver: Hearn, pastor of the First Methodist Episod pal Church, Yonkers, is relating -® street car incident which concerns & conductor, an Irishman and en Ital: jan. Each had given a dime to the faretaker, but bad received - ne change, Ex “T wanta da nick,” complained: the Neapolitan, + “You've got your nielt, No more nicks yor you. See?” And the con- ductor moved to the rear platform. ‘The Italian sat meekly in silence, but the Irishman employed ditterent tactics, Ho-went to the doorway. “Gimme five cints change,” said-he to the conductor. : “You're got all the change you're going to get,” was the retort. "See here,” exclalmed the Irish- man, “you, may play that ehune om & hand orgai, but you can't do It-on aharp. Glmme five clats.” ue ‘And he got it—Cleveland Plain Dealer. zx Brazil is endeavoring to encour age its iron industry. ,B. N. U. %. 2 \° nine ByLydiaE. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound: SS TG, De Forest, Wis | ae garter ‘an, oe | © igre, |tion four years’ | ES [ad pains down- o Wie | ward in both sides, a ey |backache, and: a 4 Hf | weakness, "The doc- \ F |tor wanted ‘mo. to [AH J Raveanotter oper | eG Ition. Ltook Lydia SS (ae +Pinkham’s Vegeta- (~2f'\\\bie Compound and fCTGP. +47 om entirely cured cee ceed ,, 26 Foresy, Ne | Le aie satgor an oper | ees, tion four years | Ry Clad paths down | Wey [ward in both sides, 4 @ |backache, ands 14 i |weakmess, ‘The doc. ay F |tor wanted ‘mo. to ee 4 ; {have another opera- | Nee ion. 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Her advice: 1: free, and always helpful. 8} Best for Childers: eee Se; : ws ] CURE ™ ‘THE BEST WEDIGME TOR Gucasin Gis Gives instantrelief when litle throats: are imitated and sore. Contains: no opiates and is as pleasant to take: i asitis effective. ee | All Drogaists, 25 conta, oe: 143 GentsaRod| SAyCy ara EY Bets erate OK iat rie dees ed HO-CDG , KITSELMAN BROS. EER SIZE nor gg MUNCIE, INO. Seebeoe PATENTS, oc ee nerment, Soliciting. Ae Address wy. HL WOLS; < aaa 32 nd. Aveg arpa act inti DG PATENTS Sas ese Sa Thompson'sEve Water The circus is coming. Side shows, big ring, lions, red lemonade, peanuts, popcorn and every other accessory. The indies of the Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club are the sponsors for this big movement, and are now arranging with the officials of the Nazarine Temple so that ample room may be provided for the baby elephant, who will be the main feature of the big show. The date has been set for some time in April, probably April 8th and I expected that the hall will hardly be able to hold all those who will attend, to least their eyes on the many "freaks" of the side shows, such as the bearded lady, the snake charmer, the fat woman add others so dear to the hearts of the circus goer. The proceeds of this affair will be used to help purchase a house in the northwestern section of the city for settlement work. The Eva Jennifer Neighborhood Club has been organized about five years and has done a good work among the poor in Northwest Baltimore. They have been somewhat handicapped by now having a house in which to carry on their work, which is now being done at Handy A. M.E. Chapel. The success of the club is due largely to the efficient work of its president, Mrs. Mamie Jone, who devotes a large part of her time to charity work. Mrs. Catherine Price is treasurer and Mrs. Lula Freeland, secretary. MARRIAGES. The marriage of Miss Ethel May Holmes, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. E. Holmes, to Mr. Edgar B. Cornish took place Wednesday evening; February 9. at 7 30 o'clock, at the home of the bride, 825 George street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Evers, Pastor of St. Barnabas R. C. Church. As the bridal party marched down the stairs to the parlor, the wedding march from "Lohengrin," was played by Mrs. Lovie Wilson-Smith. The bride was attired in a white Messaline Satin, with a hand embroidered panel front, the work of the groom's mother. She carried a bouquet of white carnations. She was given in marriage by her father and attended by her sister, Miss frane Holmes, who wore a gown of pink silk. The bride's mother was attired in a black net over taffetta. The groom was attended by Mr. Mr. Theodore Grooms, Jr. A reception followed the ceremony. Mr. & Mrs. Cornish will reside at the home of the bride's parents. Annual Report Issued. The twenty-sixth annual report of the Board of Managers of the Industrial Home for Colored Girls, has just been handed to us. It is a neat and comprehensive report of a very excellent work going on in our midst, of which many of us are ignorant. Dr. Whitfield Winsey, physician to the Home and one of the Board of Managers, has been instrumental in the excellent work which has been done and is being in this institutions or the future welfareofits inmates. There are 117 girls in the institution and they are being properly cared for, and many of them will enter the world again competent to make their way in life under far better conditions than would have been possible if they had continued in their own homes and under different environmen Didsbourgh S Griffith, and is I- convent to his love for his fea now man. Committee In Interest Of Out-Door Sports Organized. On Friday, February 11th, a meeting was called at the Y. M. C. A. at which a number of men interested in outdoor sports were present. The proposition of renting and equipping grounds was discussed with so much enthusiasm that a permanent organization was formed with the following officers: Mr. Wintorf J. Braxston, president; Dr. E. V. Fitzgerald, secretary; Mr. William H. Anderson, treasurer. Board of Governor: Messrs. W. C. McCard, W. H. Beckett, D. O. W. Holmes, Drs. H. S, McCard and W. H. Wright. The committee is now entertaining several good offers of suitable grounds and will soon decide upon the best, when operations will be reliably begun to put the in-dairy condition. MRS. GREGG LAID TO Mrs. Mary M. Gregg, wife of Rev. Dr. E. J. Gregg, pastor of St. Johns A. M. E. church, died at her home, 634 George street, early last Friday morning from a sudden attack of acute indigestion. The deceased was born in Georgetown, S. C., over 50 years ago, and was very well known in the South as an active church worker. She was regarded with affection by many of the ministers in that section of the country for her kindnesses to them. She is said to have been largely responsible for the success of the A. M. E General conference in 1890 at St Stephen A. M. E. Church, Wilmington, N. C., where her husband was then pastor. She also had a large circle of friends in Jacksonville, Ela., where Dr. Gregg had served as pastor of Mt. Zion A. M. E church and lived while general secretary of Allen Christian Endeavor League. Besides her husband, she is survived by seven children. One son, J. Gregg, jr., is a student at Leonard Medical college, Raleigh, N. C.; another Richard M., is a student of dentistry at Howard University, and a daughter, Miss Thomasinia, is a student at Morgan College, this city. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place at St. John's A. M. E. church, Monday afternoon. The opening prayer was delivered by Rev. Dr. John Hurst, financial secretary of the A. M. E. church, after which Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, the pastor of Trinity A. M. E. church paid an eloquent and touching tribute to the life and services of the deceased. Rev. J. C. Flood also paid a high tribute to her worth. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Resolutions were read from The Mite Missionary Society of St. John's church, the Woman's Mite Missionary Society, and the Missionary Alliance of the Baltimore conference, the Sunday School of the church, The Federation of Christian Women, and the A.M. E. Ministerial Meeting. Letters and telegrams of condolence were received from Bishop L. J. Coppin, of Philadelphia; Dr. W. A. Siulair, of Philadelphia; Prof. John R. Hawkins, of Kittrell, N. C.; Rev. P. J. Jordan, presiding elder of Easton district; Rev. B. F. Watson, of Washington; trustees of Mt. Zion Church, Jacksonville, Fla., and the Board of Stewardesses of St. Stephens church Wilmington, N.C., and many others. The floral tributes were humorous and handsome. The Hiram Holy Grand Royal Arch Chapter, Masons, will attend Divine Services at Centennial M. E. Church, Sunday, Feb. 20th at 8.P. M. Sermon by Dr. Shaw, and special music for the occasion. Notice! Notice! Dr. J. H. Barnett, Specialist Skin and Scalp Diseases. Also a Shampooing Parlor Attached. Strictly up-to-date. All styles of hair cutting, 15 cents. Prompt service Prof. Dahney's Tuesday night class in dancing in conjunction with the celebrated Huntsmen's Band under the personal supervision of Prof. Fred Dahney 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. Dahney'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 Combings Bought PUFFS Manicuring [Image of a woman with a headband, wearing a dark dress and a necklace. The background is a plain, light color. The woman's face is centered in the frame.] MISS IDA R. CUMMINGS. At the annual meeting of the Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle, held last week the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: Miss Ida R Cumming, president; Mrs. Martha Thompson, 1st vice president; Mrs. Ledia Burk, 2nd vice president; Mrs. S. M. Thompson, 3rd vice president; Mrs. Rachel Taylor, 4th vice president and Mrs. Emily Stevens, 5th vice president; Mrs. Mamie K. Bruce, recording secretary; Mrs. F. K. Owings, corresponding secretary; Miss Catherine Patterson, assistant correspondent secretary; Miss Mattei Callis, financial secretary; Mrs. Nellie Bragg, treasurer; Miss Belle Carroll, pianist; Miss Mamie Lansey, assistant pianist, and Mrs. Naunie Hazelton, chaplain. The reports showed that $197.00 were expended for the Christmas treat of 1909. From the Charity Reception of December 17, 1909, $144.39 have thus far been cleared. The Circete thanks the public for the hearty support given during the year. Second Anniversary Celebrated. The Equity Dramatic Circle celebrated their second anniversary on last Monday evening, at the home of the president, Mr. Julian W. Ross, 1516 McEidery street. Among the guests present were Messrs. Thomas Edwards, George Dennis, Andrew Chester, George Geutt, Edward Williams, James A. Holland, Chas Norris, Edward Dudley, Leon Carrington, Joshua Mitchell, and W. C. Thomas. Misses Aice M. Holland, Mary Ross, Alma B. Smith, Mamie Williams, Rowena Curtis, A. Estella Bra, Edna Grooms, Madames John Peters, Laura League, Julian W. Ross, George A. Robinson and others. Birthday Celebrated. Mr. Samuel E. Young, thirty-third degree Mason and authority on setting up feasts of Ambrosia and Nectar in order that the palates of the gods may be tucked, celebrated his seventy-fourth birthday Wednesday. Early in the evening we gave a dinner at his home, 527 Presstman street, and later in the evening held a reception. Many persons called to wish "Uncle Sam" as he is effectionately called, a still longer Eif, wealth and happiness. Death of Miss Wyatt. Miss Mildred Wyatt died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wn. Jefferson of 1106 Argyle avenue, Wednesday night, from cerebro spinal meningitis. She had been confined to the bed since last Saturday. The deceased was born in Essex county, Va., about 25 years ago. One sad feature of the death of the young woman is that her mother is seriously ill. To Hold Extra Session The Grand Pasture of the Grand United Order of Nazarites, at its regular meeting last Tuesday night decided to hold an extra session the third Tuesday night in March, when the proposed repeal of the law prohibiting the annual sermon to the Order being preached outside the Order. The proposition to buy uniforms for P.G.W. Shepherds Wm. I. Butler, jr., Addison Manns, and Wm. Kimble was deferred until the June meeting. Mr. Allen Fields, the Grand Worthy Shepherd, presided A Correction. It was inadvertently stated in last week's issue of the Afro-American Ledger that Misses Ida Smith and Addie Freeman had returned to their homes in Chestertown after teaching at Shadeside, Md. They are not teachers, but had been visiting relatives and friends in this city. Mr. Ernest E. Johnson, formerly of this city but now of New York, the brother of Mrs. Helen E. Ross, of McEllerry street, was quietly married in that city last Thursday evening, at the lone of the bride on West 125 street, where they will res Masonic Notice ADVERTISEMENTS. Apply at 862 Park Avenue. 1537 Pennsylvania Avenue, Near Mc Mechen Street. Lafrance and German AFTERNOON AND NIGHT Experienced Female Operators ON SHIRTS Strauss, Eiseman & Co., 764 W. Lexington St. Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church Dolphin and Etting Streets. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, D. D, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Getting Even." 3.30 P M., subject: "The Wicked Spirit Sunday, Feb. 27, at 11 A. M. Sermon by Pastor, subject "The Suicide" THE METROPOLITAN DEPARTMENT STORE, 1637 Penna. Ave. bet. McMechen and Wilson Sts. Dry Goods, Notions, Ladies and Gents' Furnishings Groceries Special Bargains every Wednesday and Saturday The African Mining & Real Estate Company, of 206 Broadway New York City Is offering a limited number of $1.00 shares of stock when issued at 25 cents per share. This will be no doubt the last allotment sold at this low price. Subscriptions can be had from the Company's Agent, Miss M. C. Custis. 430 W. Biddle St., Baltimore. T. G. MARSHALL GROCERIES & PROVISIONS Butter, Eggs and Poultry C. & P. Phone, Mt. Vernon 793-R 535 Dolphin St., Cor. Division To Colored Tenant A beautiful two-story 6 room house with Bath, Pantry Latrobe Stoves and Range, also, newly papered and painted throughout, at 1721 Baker street, oppesite Handy A. M, E Chapel. For terms APPLY 931 LEADENHALL STREET. Largest and Cheapest House in Northwest Baltimore 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 $1.50; men's overcoats, $1.50 to $5.50; men's suits, $3.50 to $7.00. Clothing for children very cheap; also wedding and evening dresses. Lace curtains for sale. All business strictly confidential. Open from S A. M. to 11 P. M. Terms reasonable. BOTH PHONES—C. & P. Mt. Veruon 3603 Md. Courtland 1926. No branch offices. Not connacted 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. JOHN H. OWENS & SON Undertakers & Embalmers $75.00 FUNERALS $65.00. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, either black; gray or white, to match casker, 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. This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00 1222 Division St. bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 4067 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 Baitimore 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. Miss R. Poindexter, accompanied by Madame King, is spending a few days in Philadelphia and New York on business. Have your Hair Dressing. Maneurs and Massage done by The Beauty Specialist The finest establishment in the Eastern Section of the City. ern Section of the City. Sole Distributor for Nu-Hair Restorer. S.E.C. Corr. 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. Persons sending articles for publication must sign name and address, not necessarv 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. Mr. C. B. Shaw, son of Dr. Shaw, left Wednesday for Hot Springs, Va., where he has accepted a position for the Easter Season. Don't fail to hear masters Weaver and Stewart in "Piccaniny Land" at the New Good Hope Hall-Lexington near Pine St. March 3, 1910—Dancing. Mr. U. G. Chambers will play the organ processional for the annual service of the Hiram Holy Royal Arch Grand Chapter of Masons at Centennial M. E. Church, Sunday night. Mr. William H. Beckett, of Mosher street, is wearing a long smile. Its a boy. Mother and baby are doing well. Miss Edythe J. Clarke, of 1327 Argyle avenue, after spending several months away at Cape May, N. J., Philadelphia and Wilmington has returned home. Miss Eva M. Skinner, of 2025 Druid Hill avenue, left on Tuesday, February 15th, for Philadelphia, Pa., and Newark, N. J. Mr. Samuel Scott, of 509 Preston street, who has been very sick with pneumonia, is improving. Mrs. Sarah Holland, of 903 Pierce street, who has been quite ill with the grippe, is improving. A Bunch of "song birds" will warble new songs at the New Good Hope Hall—March 3, Dancing 8:30 o'clock. Miss Mary E. Holt has gone to Cumberland to spend a few weeks with her brother, Rev. W. A. Holt. We are authorities on wedding invitations. You will be pleased if we serve you. The Afro-American Company. Miss Mary Beal, of 1301 Etting street, has returned from a very pleasant visit to Washington, D.C., as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Hurst at the Financial Department. Masters Lucolin Weaver, the greatest Juvenile tenor will sing pleasing songs in "Piccaninny Ladd."—March 3, at Good Hope Hall.—Dancing. A Flock of twenty songbirds at New Good Hope Hall—March 3.—Dancing at 8:30 o'clock. Mrs. Lilly G. Jones of 1522 Argyle avenue, is confined to her home by illness. Mrs. Charity King, of 616 N. Caroline street, who has been very sick at her home, is now much improved. You will in all probability get married only once. Your wedding invitations ought to be of the very best. We can furnish them to your entire satisfaction. The Afro-American Co. Mrs. Catherine Augustus, of Mt. Winans, entertained a number of friends Tuesday evening. Among whom were Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker and Mrs. Rebecca Harris. Mr. William G. Strange, tyler of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Masons, is ill at his home on Brunt street. The boy bariton Master Calvin Stewart, will sing a host of new songs in "Piccaninny Laad" March 3, at the New Good Hope Hall—Dancing. The Annual Fair of the Grace Presbyterian Church will be held March 7 to 18th, inclusive. Single Ticket 5 cts. Season ticket 25 cts. Major Gen. Jared W. Ford, of Philadelphia, and Quartermaster Gen. Edgar Starling, of Wilmington, Del., were the guests of P. M. V. P., Richard Brooks, 525 Dolphin street, while in the city. Come to the Bazar in Bandana Land, Elks' Hall, 414 W. Hoffman street, from March 7th to 14th, inclusive, by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Citizens' Committee for the Morgan College Fund. Special attractions. Admission 10 Cents. 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 MAMIE GILES, Conductress. VERONA The old relia clairvoyant, can be seen on all matters of Business, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Separation etc. No matter what your trubbles are or what you wish to know, Verona can help you through Spiritual power. Permanently located at 217 S. Clinton street, Highlandtown. Take Roland Park car to Clinton street. Cut out this Ad.