The Afro-American

VOL. XVIII. NO. 21. SOME PROSPEROUS SOUTHERN SCHOOLS SOME PROSPEROUS SOUTHERN SCHOOLS PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS ARE WORKING HARD FOR THE ADVANCE- MENT OF THE RACE Glad To Hear That Vardaman Was Not Elected United States Senator-Some Of The Southern Schools Not Often Heard From But Are Doing A Great Work In Educating The Young Negro-Some Of The People Who Are Interested in This Line Of Work. unless he stops his vituperation the Lord is going to call him to heaven or to some other port. I am sure that. God is not pleased with many things, because He is a God of justice, and will not suffer one of His little ones to be mi-treated. I believe in this doctrine and I am going to stand up for it as long as I am a member of this race. It is hard to keep track of me, because I have been doing some moving these days, and I am still doing more. The last time I took my pen in hand to write to you I was in Belton, Tex., and I had a great time there. I got with the teachers of the place and was the guest of Rev. H. A. Carr, of the A. M. E. church, and he was as kind as could be. Belton is a small place, and they have only three teachers, Prof. L. B. Kincheon. Miss玛丽芭萍 and Mrs. Susie E. Haris, and the scholars are equal to any in the civilized world, because they have good teachers. I had the pleasure of eating much ginger bread white in town. I had to vie with Rev. Carr. He is a great preacher and a good man. From Belton I went to Brenham, visiting Temple, and speaking there to the people. I had a fine time in town, though I did not remain over night. Mrs. Richardson and many other women were on hand and made me welcome. I had the pleasure of meeting the Temple's teachers. Prof. LeQey, is principal, and the assistant teachers are Mrs. C. B. LeQyv. Mrs. P. E. Warde, Misses M. A. Wilhite, E. Winn, Pfof. W. B. Kuekindall, and Mrs. C. B. Morgan. Mrs. LeQey is one of the most efficient teachers I have ever met and devoted to her work. She knows her business in the school room, and she is identified with everything that means the pulpit of her people. Now the next found me in Brenham, and there is a good school there. I had the pleasure of stopping with Mrs. Winnie Chappelle, who is devoting her time in striving to educate her boys and girls. She is a widow. The boy is industrious and will make good some day. Next found me in Chappell Hill, where I had a fine time. I met one of the best fixed men of our race, Charles Sample. This black man has confined himself to business and has saved his money, investing it where it would work for him. He has about 80 acres of land right in the town, and one of the best homes in the town. Then he has plenty horses cows, chickens, two good mules, hogs, buggy, wagons, plows, and everything else to make home comfortable. He is a credit to the race. I visited his home and know what I am talking about. He is a good man, and has a good wife. She is a woman who has had the benefit of school training. He/ did not spend much time in school, but he took across the woods and developed the business side of his nature. He is a strong man and a good citizen. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1910. PREPARING FOR EASTER PARADE MOVING PICTURES OF TU S KEGEE SHOWN IN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION HALL Makes A Good Imyression-Atlantic City Still Talking About Million Dollar Railroad Station Property Values Going Up With a Rush - City Acquires Valuable Property For A Public Park And will Have Larger and Wider Boardwalk - Well Known Citizen Dead. Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger 1918 Arctic Avenue. Atlantic City, N. J..March 3—Great preparations are new being made for the annual Easter rush, and the present prospects are that every fashionable hotel will be crowded to its utmost capacity. The much ta ked of million dollar railroad station of the Pennsylvania Railroad, is being revived again. Property on Atlantic avenue opposite the selected site was sold for $125,000 cash. This is a record price. The first appearance of the moving pictures of Tuskegee, Booker T. Washington's school was given at the Y. M. C. A. Hall. Pacific avenue, last Monday evening, to a large crowd. This is the first time that this hall has been occupied by the members of our race. The show was given in the interest of the Emanuel Presbyterian church. By condemnation proceedings, the city has acquired the large beach front of the Hotel Windsor and Bower property, which when improved, will give a larger boardwalk, two grand pavilions and a large recreation park. Mr. Samuel Henry one of the best known citizens of this place, was buried from the undertaking establishment of Mr. Flipping. Tuesday afternoon. He was the Exalted Ruler of the Order of Elks. Lawyer W. W. Worland, of New York, was in the city for a few weeks as the guest of Rev. Gregory, who is the pastor of the largest church on the island. Miss Mary B. Hawkins, a fashionable modiste, who has been ill, has recovered her health again. The indoor picnic of the young people held in the Zion church, was very successful and was highly enjoyed by the young folks. The local office of the Afre-American Ledger, is at the Edwards Publishing Company, 1908 Arctic avenue, where you can leave your advertisements and subscriptions. The Women Of Bethel Church Holds One Of The Best In Its History. Chestertown, Md., March 4.—The Mock Conference which was held at Bethel A. M. E. church on last Tuesday night was a success. "Bishop" A. Louisa Waters presided in the chair and was well pleased with most of the reports. The last reports were heard from on Sunday night when the total sum of $70.00 was realized. It has been readily said that this was the best entertainment given in Bethel Church for some time. Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, of Philadelphia, was called to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Warren, who is quite ill at her home on Prospect street. Mr. Nelson Reed is convalescing after a brief illness. Mrs. E. L. Miller who was confined to her room last week is able to be out. Miss Sarah. Course, Mr. Tommie Matthews, Mrs. Sarah Frisby and Mrs. Hallie Brown are all on the sick list. Mr. James Friend, of Federalsburg, Md., is visiting at the home of his brother-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Holland. A great mock trial will take place in Bethel church, next Thursday night. SOUTH GETS ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL PLUM HONORABLE JOHN C. DANCY GIVES AWAY TO THE HON. HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON This Time It Is Georgia That Steps Up to the "Pie Counter" —Mr. Johnson A Well Known Atlanta Lawyer—Was An "Original Taft Man"—Close Friend of Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock—Led the Forces Against National Committeeman Judson W. Lyons. Bureau of The Afro-American Ledger 1918 11th St., N. W. Washington, March 2—President Taft on Monday sent to the Senate the nomination of Henry Lincoln Johnson, of Atlanta, Ga., as Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia. The appointment had been foreshadowed for some time and occasioned no surprise among those on the inside. Mr. Johnson was the right hand man to Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock in the campaign for Taft delegates in Georgia, and as manager of the forces opposed to National Committeeman Judson W. Lyons, appeared before the National Committee and scored heavily for the administration can- HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON. didate. He thus won the confidence of Mr. Hitchcock, and from the New York headquarters he was entrusted with some of the most important details of the work among the colored voters throughout the national contest. He enjoys a lucrative practice as a lawyer in Atlanta, and was once a member of the famous law firm of Pledger, Johnson & Monline. He is actively identified with the Odd Fellows and other fraternal organizations, and is vice president of the Atlanta Independent Publishing Company. He is highly respected by both races in his native State. The resignation of Mr. Dancy will not be effective until the first of May. The retiring and incoming Recorders will thus have time to arrange their personal affairs prior to the change. It is expected that the appointment of Mr. Johnson will be promptly confirmed by the Senate. The retirement of Mr. Dancy was in the nature of things in this age of hustle and struggle for the plums that flow out of political life. He leaves his office with a record unequalled by any previous incumbent, having increased tax surplus receipts from $500 in 1901 to practically $15,000 in 1910, and turned into the Treasury more than double the amount reported by all of his predecessors combined. Besides this, he completely reorganized the system of management of the office and put in an equipment in keeping with the dignity of the capital of the Nation's government. New Haven, Conn., Feb. 24—Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, lectured in this city this weak, on "The Bright Side of a Dark Question."; She was heartily received. PRESIDENT TAFT AND BIG MEN ARE TO BE PRESENT AND DO HONOR TO THE OCCASION Odd Fellows Celebrate "Peter Ogden" Day—Minister Lyon Still In Washington Waiting For The Adjustment Of The Liberian Government—Heflin Bill For Jim Crow Cars Kllled Chaplain of Tenth Cavalry Appointed to Succeed Chaplain Anderson. Bureau of the Afro-American Lodger 1915 11th St., N. W. Washington, March 3 - The arrangementsefor "Wilberforce Night" next Tuesday evening, in connection with the Bethel Literary Society are about complete, and the event will be a gala one in the history of the race's great school. In addition to President Taft and Justice Harlan, it is expected that the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, the senators and representatives in Congress from Ohio, the president and several members of the Board of Educeton, and many prominent educators and men distinguished in national councils will be on the platform. It is the intention to put before the public the record of the institution and bring to attention its needs by which it can become more serviceable to the cause of higher education. The Odd Fellows of the District of Columbia celebrated "Peter Ogden Day" in fine style last night. The platform exercises were held in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church and the reception was given later at the Odd Fellows' Hall. Addresses were delivered by Dr. I. N. Ross, Ragisie: W.T. Vernon, Judge M. W. Gibbs, Mr. Thomas H. Wright and Mrs. Mary A. Parker. Rev. L. A. Carter, of Knoxville, Tenn., has been appointed chaplain of the Tenth Cavalry, succeeding Rev. W. T. Anderson, who was retired on account of ill health. Dr. Carter is a Baptist, and was recommended by Hon. J. M. Dickerson, Secretary of War. Rev. Ernest Lyon, Minister to Liberia, and Lieutenant B. O. Davi, Military Attache, are still in this in this country, awaiting orders They will probably not sail for Monrovia until the financial arrangements made by this government for the Liberian Republic are finally adjusted. The Heflin bill, designed to foist jim crow street cars upon the people of the District of Columbia, has been killed in committee. The engagement of Miss Grace Campbell, formerly of the local public schools, and Assistant District Attorney W. Clarence McDougain, of New York is announced. The new tuberculo-clinic held interesting e Xercises last Friday at Howard University, under the auspices of Dr. W. A. Warfield of Freedman's Hospital. Mr. Milton Cisimio, a bright young man, for years an efficient attache of the Quartermaster General's Office, War Department. has been transferred to the Depot Quartermaster's office, at San Francisco, Cal. Before leaving he surprised his friends be leading to the altar Miss Mable T. Scott, a charming young lady of this city. Dr. W. H. Davis is achieving much success as principal of the Night Business High School. The classes this year have been larger than any previous year at this period. Dr. Davis is an expert in shorthand, and has been instrumental in placing advantageously a number of his most promising graduates. Dr. Davis is one of the most efficient stenographers in the office of the Bureau of Statistics, and conducts a fine farm beyond Converse Heights. Mr. T. Spencer Findley, the favorite comedian at the Hiawatha, was principal enter ainer at the Willard on the occasion of the banquet given by a number of capitalists. AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL MEETS WITH SUCCESS DR. CREDITT BUILDS UP A MODEL, INSTITUTION AT DOWNINGTON FOR THE COLORED YOUTH Is Known "The Booker Washington" of The Afro-Americans Of Philadelphia And Surrounding Territory—Aims To Do For The Colored Youth Of Pennsylvania What Dr. Washington Is Doing For The South—Graduates Enter Lincoln On Their Certificates. (Philadelphia Inquirer.) Philadelphia, Pa., March 3.—Rev. William A. Creditt, pastor of the First African Church, Sixteenth and Christian streets, is known as the "Booker Washington" of his race in Philadelphia. In addition to his church of 1800 members, he is also principal of a large industrial and agricultural school at Downingtown, conducted upon the same lines as the schools at Tuskegee and Hampton. Dr. Creditt aims to do for the colored youth of Pennsylvania what Booker Washington is doing for the colored youth of the South. The school is located on a farm of 110 acres. The buildings include recitation halls, trades buildings, dormitories and a number of buildings necessary for farming purposes. The present enrollment of students is 106. John S. Tromer is president of the school, having founded it five years ago. REV. DR. W. A. CREDIT. Regarding the school Dr. Credit says "Our policy is that everybody must work and everything must be made to pay. The Downingtown school exists for the poor girl and boy who, for many and varied reasons, may not be able to complete the public school course of our city and State. The majority of our colored children drop out of school before they have finished the grammar grades. They have have not been trained in domestic service, they are too young to do an adult's part in manual labor. Skilled mechanics are so few in our race that they may not be apprenticed; factories, shops and department stores are closed against them; they are, therefore, left to drift, and they become a menace to our community. Downingtown exists to help such as these, namely, to train them in domestic service, to give them a trade and then to seek employment for them "In our trades department we now make all our mattresses, wagons, tables, etc. All the work about the place is done by the students under the direction of teachers. Besides training in domestic service, the trades and general farming, we give opportunity to those who wish a higher education. "Seven of our last year graduates entered Lincoln University in September upon their certificates. So pleased is Lincoln with their work that she has increased her annual appropriation to Downingtown. Our graduating class this year numbers fifteen. "Our white Episcopalian and Presbyterian friends are among our best supporters, particularly Dr. Floyd Tomkins, of Holy Trinity Church. Our white Baptist friends have supported us from the very beginning. Senator Ernest L. Tustin has perhaps been our very best friend. The Negro South is at our door. They must be taught to work and they must be trained in character." UNITED STATES CHARGE D'AFFAIRS ELLIS TELEGRAPHS ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED. It Is Assumed At The State Department That Trouble Is Being Experienced With The Bordering Native Tribes.—An American Vessel Wanted.—Department Has Not Made Up Its Mind Yet To Send One.—Liberian Commissions Report Being Gone Over. Washington, March 2-United States Charge d'affaires Ellis at Monrovia Liberia, has telegraphed the State Department saying the financial situation and political developments in that country urgently require the assistance from the United States government. He adds that conditions along the coast make it desirable, in his opinion, that an American cruiser be seet to Monrovia. Although no specific information is at hand as to what the conditions are that would make the presence of an American warship desirable, it is assumed at the State Department that trouble is being experienced with the bordering native tribes. Piracy and a general inability to protect themselves from depredations on the part of tribes from the Sudan country might justify the presence of an American vessel, on account of the moral support it would give to the government. The interest of the United States in Liberia grows out of the fact that the territory was purchased many years ago by American philanthropic societies with a view to the colonization there of free American Negroes, and their plans have been carried to a considerable extent, the doing that the country is at pruced by these colonized Negroes their descendants. The report or the Liberian Commission appointed some time ago to investigate the conditions in that country, is now under consideration the State Department. The recommendations of the commission, however, involve important considerations of policy, and the department has not yet reached a decision on several of these points. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Harmans, Md., March 4.—Services at John Wesley were quite largely attended on Sunday. There will be only two more appointments at this church before conference. The remains of Iffus Hammond were buried from St. Mark's church on Sunday last. He was only sick 8 days with pneumonia. Rev. Wm. H. Matthews officiated. Mrs. J. F. Franklin who has been sick for some time is now enjoying good health. Among the sick may be mentioned Vernon Queen, and Mrs. Frances Howard, of Marley. Farmers are anxiously waiting for an opportunity to begin their early plowing. Some persons-thik the roads are in worse condition than they have been for years; almost, or in some places impossible to get a loaded team over. Barber Lawrence Bowen, infant son of George and the late Ethel E. Barber died on last Sunday morning. The funeral took place on March 1, from the residence of his grandparents, Z. C. and Anna H. Queen, Marley, Md. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Rev. W. H. Gaines officiated. Mr. A. Hamsley had charge of the funeral arrangements. Endowment of Many Millions Likely to Be Made. HE MAY DIVIDE HIS VAST FORTUNE Bill Introduced In Congress For The Incorporation Of A Foundation To Promote The Well-Being Of The People Of The United States And Its Possessions In Foreign Lands—Rivalry Between The Iron Master And The Oil King In Getting Rid Of Their Swollen Fortunes. RIVAL CROESUSES. Carnegie's fortune (estimated), $400,000,000. Rockefeller's fortune (his own estimate), $200,000,000. ROCKEFELLER'S LATEST GIFT. An endowment for a foundation for promoting the welfare of the people of the United States and its possessions. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Steps were taken to incorporate the Rockefeller Foundation in the District of Columbia. The bill for this purpose was introduced by Senator Gallinger and was referred to the Committee on Judicary. The purpose of the foundation is to provide a general organization to conduct philanthropic work along all lines. It is understood that the Foundation will be endowed largely by John D. Rockefeller and that he takes this means to dispose large part of his enormous wealth. The incorporators named in the bill are John D. Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Fred T. Gates, Starr J. Jurry and Charles O. Heydt. These incorporators are authorized to select associates, not to exceed a total of 25 and it is provided that there shall not be at any time less than five. The Rockefeller Foundation, according to the bill, is organized to promote the well being and advance the civilization of the people of the United States and its possessions in foreign lands and for the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge for the prevention and relief of suffering and promotion of any and all of the elements of human knowledge. While drawn generally along the lines of the act incorporating the Carnegie Foundation, the Rockefeller bill goes farther, since the Carnegie Foundation is designed to provide for a scientific retirement and pensioning of super-aged teachers. It was stated by Senator Gallinger that Mr. Rockefeller already had given away $52,000,000 and that he was seeking a method of disposing of his fortune that would benefit mankind. The foundation is organized on lines similar to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. As in the case of the latter institution the Rockefeller Foundation will be used to receive and dispense gifts of money other than those obtained from the original endowments, the amount of which has not been fixed. Senator Gallinger said: "I am not authorized to speak 'Mr. Rockefeller. But there is doubt that Mr. Rockefeller intends to give away his money on a scale greater than any other living man. I am not acquainted with all the details of Mr. Rockefeller's lans, but it is expected that Washington will be made the headquarters." THE RIVAL CROESUSES. New York (Special).-Star J. Murphy, one of the incorporators named in the Gallinger bill to establish the Rockefeller foundation, said that he did not yet know what endowment the foundation would have. The bill introduced at Washington," said Mr. Murphy, "is intended to broaden the scope of Mr. Rockefeller's philanthropies and is almost identical in form with the act of Congress in 1903 under which the Rockefeller Educational Fund was authorized. The new bill makes it possible for Mr. Rockefeller to go into any form of philanthropy in the world, whereas the first endowment was specifically limited. The fact that the incorporators in both instances are almost identical simply means that Mr. Rockefeller believes their experiences will be of benefit in future work." ROCKEFELLER'S COMMENT. Augusta, Ga. (Special)—John D. Rockefeller, who returned to the city from New York at $ 0 \' ockell, was shown the dispatch regarding the bill introduced by Senator Gallinger. He smiled and said: "Just at this time I do not care to have anything to say. I will wait until I see what they are going to do up there. However, you may rest assured it is not anything that'll do harm to anybody." How Living Has Advanced. Paris (Special)—All the American Consuls in Europe have received instructions by cable from the State Department at Washington to prepare and forward forthwith comparative statistics showing the difference in the cost of living in 1900 and 1910. These statistics will cover food, clothing, rents and similar necessary expenses. They are intended for the use of the Senate committee which is investigating the increase Bodies Scattered Over Nicaraguan Fields. Appalling Effectiveness Of The Americans' Machine Guns—General Lama Shoots Fire Of His Men Who Wavered In The Charge—His Horse Shot Under Him—Capt, Fowler A Hero. Managua, Nicaragua (Special). Gradually the casualty list of the battles between the government and insurgent forces at Tisma and Tipitara has increased, until now it is estimated that not less than 225 men were killed and 350 wounded. Searchers have come upon bodies scattered over a large territory as though the wounded had attempted to drag themselves to some refuge and died. It is now known that Capt. Godfrey Powler, who was in command of General Chamroro's machine guns and who was wounded in the left leg, succeeded in escaping capture, thanks to a conservative, who concealed the American for two days at his hacienda. All accounts agree that Captain Powler on the one side and General Lara on the other were the heroes of the Tisma battle. The effectiveness of the American's machine guns was appalling. General Lara charged to within ten yards of where Fowler and his men were serving them. His horse was shot under him, and he narrowly escaped death. He shot five of his own men who wavered in the charge. Captain Powler worked the crank of one of the guns spasmodically, to economize the ammunition, which was scarce. Finally a bullet found a resting place in his leg above the ankle, and he was dragged to the rear by his men. Minister General Baca sent to Congress a bill amending the constitution in accordance with the recommendation of the Washington treaty, providing that the office of President shall be non-re-elective. The bill was referred to committee. Congress authorized the emission of an additional $2,000,000 in curren- PICTURE POSTCARD WAR. Irish Leaders Object To Ridicule Of Their Race. Washington. D. C. (Special).—War is to be waged upon souvenir postcards which ridicule the Irish race, some of the leading Irishmen of the National Capital having started the crusade. Efforts will be made to have the Post Office Department hold the cards up as unavailable. P. J. Haltigan, editor of the "National Hibernian," declared that it is against the law to use the mails in defamation of private or public characters. The Ancient Order of Hibernians will invoke the aid of the Government, he said, "to abolish this nefarious practice." Three-Cent Car Fare In Cleveland. Cleveland, O. (Special).—Three-cent street railway fare, with municipal supervision of the car lines, became a reality here. The receivership of the local traction lines, which has existed since November 12, 1908, was lifted and the Cleveland Railway Company took over the property under an ordinance recently approved at a referendum. This ordinance makes the rate of fare three cents with a cent for a transfer and provides for an ultimate increase, if necessary, never to exceed four cents—so as to give the company a profit of 6 per cent on the value of the railway property. Wants Sugar Inquiry. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Representative Fitzgerald introduced in the House a resolution asking the President if there is any reason why a Congressional investigation of the Sugar Trust should not be ordered. Mr. Fitzgerald's idea is that regardless of the prosecution there are various men "higher up" and, perhaps, in the departments at Washington, who will be reached. Kills Mother As Burglar. Wharton, Tex. (Special)—News was received here from Lane City that F. F. Kemper and his brother had shot and killed Mrs. F. F. Kemper and seriously wounded their mother, Mrs. J. J. Kemper. The women were mistaken for burglars as they were entering the rear door and were fired upon with shot guns. Fled. In. Nightclothes. St. Louis (Special).—Two unidentified men were burned to death and two others were seriously hurt in a fire which burned out the building occupied by the German Waiters' Association, a club and rooming house. Thirty other roomers escaped to the street in their night clothes. Favor Bill To Raise Maine. Washington, D. C. (Special). Proposing to raise the wreck of the Maine in Havana harbor, a sub-committee of the House Naval Committee took favorable action upon the bill appropriating funds for the raising of the wreck and the proper interment of the bones of the American sailors. Seventeen Prisioners Escape. Hot Springs, Ark.—C. A. Conlin wanted in San Francisco on a charge of grand larceny, escaped from the county prison here, at the same time releasing 16 other prisoners. Conlin is believed to have left the city in an automobile. A posse has taken up the chase. Dr. Cook Goes To Argentina. Andes, Chile (Special)—Dr. Frederick A. Cook and his wife left here for the Argentine Republic. Their exact destination is not known. OF PANAMA DEAD Jose De Abaldia, I., Stricken By Heart Disase. DR. C. A. MENDOZA SUCCEEDS HIM. Obaldia Did Good Work For The Panama Canal—While Senator He Made An Almost Single-handed Fight For Approval Of The Treaty For The Construction Of The Canal—One Of The Richest Men In Panama—Owned Big Plantations. Panama (Special);—Jose Domingo de Obaldia, president of Panama, died from heart disease at 2.30 o'clock P. M. He had been sick only since last Friday. President Obaldia was elected on July 12, 1908. He had before acted as the chief executive during the absence of President A. Amador. He was formerly minister to the United States. He was born 63 years ago and was a son of former President Obaldia, of Columbia. During his incumbency as acting president he became very popular and he assumed office in October, 1908, under most favorable auspices. In politics he had always been a conservative, but as the time of his election to the presidency the receivables were more than sufficient as well as the life of his own partisans. While a member of the Columbian Senate he became an ardent advocate of the Hay-Herran treaty for the construction of the Panama Canal, and made an almost single-handed fight for its approval by the Senate at Bogota. He warned the Colombian government of the consequences threatened if the treaty was rejected, but his warning was disregarded and the people of Panama, resenting the defeat of the treaty, revolted and organized an independent government. President Marroquin appointed Senior Obaldia governor of the Department of Panama, an office which he held until 1903, when Panama declared her independence. President Amador appointed him in 1904 minister to the United States from the new republic. In 1906 Senor Obaldia went to Rio de Janeiro as delegate to the Pan-American Congress, and in the same year he was elected as first vice president of Panama. Senor Ohalda is one of the richest men in Panama, and his plantations are the largest in the republic. The new president of Panama will be Dr. C. A. Mendoza. Three vice presidents were elected in 1908. The first vice president, J. A. Aranago, has since died. Mendoza was elected second vice president and thus becomes president and will be succeeded as first vice president by J. M. Lambert. Washington, D. C. (Special). President Taft, on learning of the death of Senor Ohalda, sent the following telegram to Senor Dona Josefa Josefa de Ohalda; his widow: "Mrs. Taft, and I extend to you our sincere sympathy in your great loss. The friendship between us and your good husband, begun a number of years ago, has continued down to the present time and the news of his death comes with a great shock. He was a true patriot, an impartial administrator, a gentleman of the highest courage, character and culture, a charming companion and a constant friend. May the memory of his virtue sustain you in your deep sorrow." Boycott Causes Suicide. St. Louis, Mo. (Special)—Loss of trade due to the boycott on meat caused Alexander Bindebeutel, a butcher, to kill himself. His body was found in the ice box of his shop. He ended his life on the eighth anniversary of his wedding. His wife said her husband had spent many hours figuring on his books in a vain attempt to discover a way to evade conditions which were costing him his trade. $10,000 Jewelry Robbery. Boston, Mass. (Special)—A jewelry robbery with the loss placed at $10,000 was reported to the police by Samuel D. Ullian, who recently purchased the store from Jacob A. Deiberg, at 1137 Washington Street. Ullian stated that when he entered his store he found that someone had broken a rear cellar window. pushed up two planks in the floor and had robbed the safe of much of its contents. Was A Chorister 61 Years. Louisville, Ky. (Special).—John Hite Morton Morris was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery shrouded in the vestments he wore during his 61 years of continuous service in the choir of Christ Church Cathedral (Episcopal). He was the oldest Anglican chorister in America, being 78 years old at the time of his death. He was a member of the noted Morris family of Philadelphia. Senate Passes Aldrich Bill. Washington, D. C. (Special).—The Aldrich bill providing for a commission of Senators, Representatives and civil appointees to be selected by the President to supervise the business methods of the executive departments was passed by the Senate. Coaxing The Indian To Farm. Washington, D. C. (Special).—With a view to extending a helping hand to the Indian and to assist him in meeting the competition of the white man the Bureau of Indian Affairs will establish demonstration farms to serve as models in improved methods of tilling the soil. At each school or agency available land will be used to instruct the Indians in the best methods of planting, cultivation, harvesting and the proper rotation of the crops. The Expedition Has Now Sailed For Khartoum. Shooting Of The Giant Elands Considered The Greatest Achievement Of The Excursion—A General Summing Up Of The Fruits Of The Expedition—Many Thousands Of Birds—The Colonel Will Now Begin His Literary Work. Gondokoro. Soudan, on the Upper Nile (Special).—Colonel Roosevelt and others of his immediate party sailed Monday on the steamer Dal for Khartoum, where they expect to arrive on March 15. With their departure the African scientific expedition under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institute of Washington and led by the former president of the United States was, for all practical purposes, brought to a close. Colonel Roosevelt considers that the killing of the giant elands in his recent excursion along the upper reaches of the Nile was a fitting ending of a marvellously successful trip. The results generally from the standpoint of the hunter and the scientist have exceeded all expectations. Colone; Roosevelt and his son Kermit have killed some 500 specimens of large mammals. The bag includes the following: Seventeen lions, 11 elephants, 10 buffaloes, 10 black rhinoceroses, 9 white rhinoceroses, 9 hippopotamus, 9 giraffes, 3 leopards, 7 cheetahs, 3 giant elands, 3 sables, 1 sitatunga and 2 bongos. All these were killed in the interest of science and the specimens will be disposed of accordingly, the greater number going to the Smithsonian Institute. Mr. Roosevelt will retain not more than six trophies for himself. From the point of importance the most highly prized game may be rated as follows: First, the giant elands, the first complete specimens of which family are now being taken from the country; second, the white rhinoceroses; third, the bongos, the first to be stalked and killed by a white man, and, fourth, the sitatunga, a species of antelope. The naturalists secured a remarkable collection, comprising many thousands of birds and other mammals. The results in this line have been most gratifying, and science will be enriched by several new species and an enormous series of the smaller mammals of Africa. The game taken and the collections made constitute a world's record for a similar period of hunting and scientific research in Africa, and the American museums will receive the greatest collections of African fauna in existence. All agree that too much praise cannot be accorded to R. J. Cuningham, the Englishman whose management of the expedition was as nearly perfect as could be conceiv- AN ODD DEATH NOTICE Declares That Wife Died of a Broken Heart. New York.—(Special)—"Jenks—On Sunday, February 20, of a broken heart, May, unbeloved wife of Thomas Jenks." Miss Ida May. Jenks in compliance with her mother's wish, today inserted the above death notice in the local newspapers. Mrs. Jenks and her husband separated several years ago, and it was the dying woman's wish that her husband be not permitted to look upon her face after death. WASHINGTON BY TELEGRAPH The President has commuted to five years the sentence of seven years imposed upon Anton Winir, at Buffalo, in 1007, who was charged with photographing two dollar silver certificates. The Senate passed a bill authorizing the expenditure of $10,000,000 for the purchase of land south of Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, as sites for public buildings. Drunkenness in the District of Columbia will be treated as a misdemeanor if a bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Gallinger becomes a law. Secretary Ballinger withdrew from entry 44,932 acre of land in Oregon, Idaho and Utah, thought to contain power possibilities. The Senate passed the bill authorizing $30,000,000 worth of certificates of indebtedness to complete existing irrigation projects. A proclamation granting to Austria-Hungary the minimum tariff rates under the new law was signed by Secretary Knox. The President expressed his deep interest in the movement for uniform highway improvements throughout the country. Prof. Willis Moore, chief of the Weather Bureau, told the House Committee on Agriculture that he saw no danger of a forest famine. A congressional investigation is to be asked for in the Sutton case and proceedings, are to be instituted in the civil courts. The House Naval Committee voted for the naval program as urged by President Taft and Secretary Meyer. The ratifications of the American-Brazilian naturalization treaty were exchanged at Rio de Janeiro. Pinchot began his testimony before the Senate committee investigating the conservation controversy and denounced Ballinger as faithless to his trust and to the President. The Interstate Commerce Commission has ordered the rates on fruit shipments from Florida to be reduced. Idaho Town Buried Under a Snow Slide. CANYON FILLED TO DEPTH OF 45 FEET. Only A Few Bodies Have Been Recovered So Far, And The Others Are Buried Under Sitxy Feet Of Snow—Cast-Iron Bedpost Saves A. Woman, While Her Husband Is Mangled Almost Beyond Recognition. Spokane, Wash. (Special). — Reports from Burke, Idaho, indicate that the snowslide is not as bad as at first appeared. The number of known dead now total 24. At noon but four bodies had been recovered at Burke, the victims being A. D. Pitchett, Richard Shepherd and the children of Mr. and Mrs. George Neuman, both of their parents being reported injured. James Rogers, a boy, is known to have been killed. Whether other bodies are hidden under the 60 feet of snow cannot be determined as yet. "My husband! Who is he?" cried Mrs. Pascoe, wife of the superintendent of the Standard mine, when rescuers pulled her out of a mangled mass of twisted iron bed rails under 40 feet of snow at Mace. Only a cast-iron bedpost saved her from death. Her husband was mangled almost beyond recognition. To the 19 who perished in the avalanche at Mace and Burke and are added three more who died in a similar disaster, when the camp of the Carbonate Hill Mining Company, at Mullen, Idaho, was destroyed, and two killed at Dorsey, Idaho. The rescues have dug frantically for many hours. Every available man and boy has been pressed into service. Mace is situated on a creek and the mountains rise high on either side of the town. The main body of the avalanche, which started from the top of Custer Mountain, passed beyond the town and, striking the opposite slope with terrific force, rushed up the opposite mountain side. The canyon is filled to a depth of 45 feet. The damage to Mace was done by a fragment of the main slide, which carried a construction train from the track as it plunged into the ravine. As it rolled up the other side it demolished the houses in its path and stopped a short distance beyond the Pascoe home. The boarding-house of the Standard Mine, where 300 miners were sleeping, was missed by 120 feet. Among the last to be taken out of the snow alive at Mace was Mrs. George Hooper, an old woman who lived on the outskirts of the town. She was buried 13 feet under the snow and it took four hours to extricate her. She had suffered from the cold, but was not seriously injured. Burke is buried 50 feet under the snow and earth. The slide is 3,000 feet long and fills the canyon. GEORGIA DENTIST ACCUSED. Had Bad $10 Coins And Is Held As Counterfeiter. Valdosta, Ga. (Special). — J. R. Dodge, a dentist of Nichols, Ga., was ordered held under bond of $4,000 on charges implicating him in a counterfeiting scheme. At the preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Powell it was testified that Dodge had on him when arrested, ten spurious $10 colons. Dr. E. E. Dodge, a brother, and also a dentist, was arrested, but the warrant against him was dismissed. FOR FARMING IN PALESTINE. Jewish Agricultural Experiment Station Incorporated. Albany, N. Y. (Special). — The Jewish Agricultural Experiment Station, with principal offices in New York was incorporated to establish and support agricultural experiment stations in Palestine and other countries. It is also to promote the advancement of agriculture in arid regions throughout the world. RAISED $130 A MINUTE. Cleveland's Y. M. C. A. Fund Now Over Half A Million. Cleveland, O. (Special). — When the millionaries, newsboys, doctors, clergymen and merchants who have been combing the town for a $500-000 building fund' for the Young Men's Christian Association wound up their campaign they had $530-151.69. The money was raised at the rate of $130 a minute. The Y. M. C. A. Committee announced that they will raise enough to wipe out an $55,000 debt on the Young Women's Christian Association building. Mrs. Cyrus H. K. Curtis Dead. Philadelphia, Pa. (Special). Mrs. Cyrus H. K. Curtis, wife of the head of the Curtis Publishing Company and the first editor of the Ladies' Home Journal, died at her home, in Wyncoe, a suburb. Death was due to heart disease. She was 58 years of age. Mrs. Curtis became editor of the Ladies' Home Journal when that publication was started in 1883. She retired from the editorship six years later. To Lay Another Cable. New York (Special).—George W. Ward, vice president and general manager of the Commercial Cable Company, announced that, in view of the public demand for increased cable facilities and greater speed transmission the commercial Cable Company will proceed at once to lay an additional trans-Atlantic cable, which will be the sixth cable which the Commercial Cable Company will own between Europe and America, and will greatly accelerate the trans-Atlantic cable service. Secretary Meyer Outlines An Ambitions Plan. It Would Place The United States In Possession Of A Monster Fighting Machine That Would Put The Present Dreadnoughts Of The World In The Shade—To Be Equipped With 14-Inch Guns—The Naval Program. Washington, D. C. (Special).—The building of a world record-breaking battleship of no less than 22,000 tons displacement at a cost of approximately $18,000,000, and the making of the United States the leading naval power of the world are planned by Secretary of the Navy Meyer. This was what Secretary Meyer is said to have told the members of the House Naval Committee was his ultimate plan and what he would ask Congress to authorize next year. The members of the committee stated that the Secretary's radical plans for naval advancement were favorably received by the committee. At the session of the committee even the stenographer was barred, and the Secretary discussed freely with the members his plans for the Navy. He said that it was his purpose that the United States should not follow in the wake of any other nation in naval advancement, but that in essential particulars it should take the lead. The Secretary did not refer in this instance particularly to naval strength in number of ships or armament, but to various features of improvement of the efficiency of ships and guns. The giant battleships which Secretary Meyer wants the United States to build waits until next year only because the naval experiments with 14-inch guns have not been applied to the warships to know the result of full experiments before planning for the armament of the giant Dreadnought. Tentatively, it is planned to arm this great battleship with a battery of fourteen 14-inch guns of the latest type. The Secretary said his plans for the enlargement of all the dry docks of the country as outlined to the committee some weeks ago were made in contemplation of the great enlargement of the battleships and he wanted the docks built to accommodate ships of great size. The committee has already indorsed the Secretary's plan for dock enlargement and the Naval Appropriation Bill is expected to carry the several million dollars necessary for that purpose. It was tentatively agreed by the committee that the naval increase this year, based on the Secretary's recommendations, shall be as follows: Two 27,000-ton battleships, equipped with either 12 or 14 inch guns. One repair ship. The submarines are for the Pacific Coast and are the first of a fast fleet of those vessels which will be provided within the next few years. The plan to place 10 additional submarines on the Pacific Coast next year was favorably considered. The Pacific Coast congressional delegation, which told the committee some weeks ago that the technically defended institution of the Western coast against foreign men-of-war, appealed strongly to the members, and the submarine fleet has been decided upon. NEW TRIUMPH FOR EDISON Storage-battery Cars Cross The City Of New York. New York.—(Special) —Thomas A. Edison flashed another brilliant invention on the world when the first street car using his new storage battery in practical operation traveled in place of the antiquated horse cars back and forth across Manhattan Island on Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth streets. Though it had been built for nearly a year that Mr. Edison, after many years of endeavor, had perfected an improved storage battery for surface car use, this public trial was the first demonstration that his invention could make money. In fact, he not only proved that a street car company using the new car could make money, but more money than it could make with horse cars or trolley cars. Thus was sounded in New York the doom of the horse car, and, perhaps, the doom of the trolley car. The horse car will be abandoned by the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth street lines, and within three months they will have in operation the Edison storage-battery cars. ALASKA'S HIDDEN WEALTH Washington, D. C. —(Special)—A graphic picture of Alaska with her millians in gold lying hidden beneath hundreds of feet of frozen earth was drawn by Delegate James Wickerham in a statement, before the House Committee on Territories insupport of a bill for the division of the Alaskan mining laws. He told one of the luck of the pioneer prospector, and of his pathetic failures; the crudeness and the inadequacy of the mining laws in that territory and of the frequent resort to the rifle and pistol, even the occasional summary punishment of violaters by the rougher code of the hangman's noose. Inauguration Date. Washington, D. C. (Special).—The Henry resolution, proposing to the several states an amendment to the Constitution changing the date of the inauguration of the President and Vice President from March 4 to the last Thursday in April, was favorably acted upon by the House Judiciary Committee by an unanimous vote. The resolution has been pending in the committee for several weeks. The unfavorable weather usually existing about March 4 was the most potent argument in favor of a later date. FOR SALE A Beautiful Home in Avenue. Can be bought Balance same as rent. Call, Write EPHRAIM Macht Building, C. & P. Phone. ROBERT A. Baltimore's Lease 506 ROGI Expert Embalming, Courteous Specialty. Rubber Tire Carry Both Phones. JOHN H. UP-TO FUNERAL PARLORS— 141 W 826 D Beautiful Home in the 1500 Block Argy tue. Can be bought with $100.00 cas tance same as rent. Call, Write or Phone EPHRAIM MACHT Building, 11-13 E. Fayett C. & P. Phone, St. Paul 2370. ROBERT A. ELLIOTT Simore's Leading Undertak 506 ROGERS AVE. Enbalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Fun dy. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occas Both Phones. Day or Night. JOHN H. TOADVIN UP-TO-DATE GENERAL DIRECTOR LORS— 141 W. HILL STREET, 826 DRUID HILL AVENUE A Beautiful Home in the 1500 Block Argyle Avenue. Can be bought with $100.00 cash, Balance same as rent. Call, Write or Phone EPHRAIM MACHT Macht Building, 11-13 E. Fayette St. C. & P. Phone, St. Paul 2370. Baltimore's Leading Undertaker 506 ROGERS AVE. Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funerals a Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. Both Phones. Day or Night. FUNERAL DIRECTOR PARLORS— 141 W. HILL STREET, 826 DRUID HILL AVENUE. Hacks for all Occasions. Alex. Hemsley Wish to announce to the generous at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLESS favors and hoping for a continuance weddings, parties and funerals, and day or night. Yours, ALEX, HEM C. & P. Phone: 585 Y-Madison. Mt. GEORGE H. HOPE ...YOU CAN M WE HAVE A PLAN WHERE Every Boy i R. Hemsley, Funeral Director and Emil Announce to the generous public that I am still doing land, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Thanking the public for hoping for a continuance of the same. Carriage for carries and funerals, and special attention given to a Yours, ALEX, HEMSLEY. Noe: 585 Y-Madison. Mt. Vernon 2578 Main Office. GEORGE H. 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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. PAUL 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. Carpeutry, Cabinet Making, Architectural Drawing, Dairying, Poultry Risuisig, Truck Gardening and Agriculture. Those wishing to enter,should apply at once for admission. Rooms are being rapidly taken. Twice as many students as last year are now enrolled. Those entering on opening day will receive special rates. Board, tuition, washing, ironing, room, etc., $8.00 per month. All students work out a part of their board. No worthy student refused. Those wishing to enter should apply at once. All visitors are welcome. Cars every few minutes in the day. If you wish your boy or girl to enter an institution where they will he will receive the best home training, send bim to Laurel Institute. sen Geo. W. Clarke, Graduate Borden town Inst., and Tuskegee Inst. Prin- cipal. BROOKLYN INSTITUTE, LAUREL, MD. the 1500 Block Argyle night with $100.00 cash, or Phone I MACHT 111-13 E. Fayette St. St. Paul 2370. A. ELLIOTT Holding Undertaker ERS AVE. Attendants, Shipping Funerals a ages for hire for all occasions. Day or Night. TOADVIN -DATE..... DIRECTOR HILL STREET, RUID HILL AVENUE. V, Funeral Director and Embalmer public that I am still doing business T. Thanking the public for all past of the same. Carriage for hire for special attention given to all orders HASLEY. Vernon 2578 Main Office. LAND, Manager. MAKE MONEY.. EBY in Baltimore YOUR UNCLE SAMUEL is this country that has the right possibly he has, but we as soon to show any number of only the way to MAKE GOOD MONEY at that ER and WANT TO MAKE it, all you have got to do is American Office, 307 St. Paul St., bundle of The Afro-Ameri-rid sell them, and any SMART that. You can HUSTLE. Dull boys one around. Many of our ING GOOD MONEY, and if 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 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 9.30 A. M. Steaners cell at Gloucester Point, Yorktown, Clement's, Clay Bank and Allmonds, weather and ice conditions permitting. LEAVE BALTIMORE 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-s, 119 E. Baltimore Street; ARTHUR ROBSON, Agent, 127 E. Baltimore Street; T. H. DIENER & CO., Agents, 127 E. Baltimore Street; J. H. EAGER, Agent, 306 N. Charles Street or the General Offices. Light and Lee Streets, Baltimore, Md. E. J. CHISM, Genl. Pass. Agt. N CHAPMAN, Asst. Genl. Pass Agt Vicksburg as Business Center City Teems With Enterprises Conducted by Our People—Lincoln Savings Bank Oldest Financial Institution in the State. W.E. Mollison's Career In Business and as a Public Official. By HORACE D. SLATTER. In Vicksburg, Mlss., is to be found the oldest Negro bank in the state, from which successful operation was gathered much of the inspiration which makes Mississippi lead all other states in the successful operation of such financial concerns. To be exact, there is more business activity among the Negro people in Vicksburg and in other cities of its size in the state that will be found in larger cities in other communities. For example, while this is not necessarily intended as a criti- D W. E. MOLLISON, ESQ. clism upon the Negroes of the city of Washington, it is well to call attention to the fact that there are more Negroes in Washington than there are people in the three largest towns in Mississippi, and in either of these towns will there be found more activity in every direction than is true of Washington. As little as one would think of it, it is something above the ordinary for a city with a population of not hardly 15,000 Negroes to maintain successfully two banking institutions, and yet that is what Vicksburg and the vicinity of Warren county do. A large number of the fraternal insurance organizations in the state have their executive offices in Vicksburg, where will also be found solid business and professional men who are to all intents and purposes some of the best and strongest men of the race in the south. The Lincoln Savings bank was organized eight years ago with the well known W. E. Mollison at its head, who has ever since presided over its destinies and has made it the strongest bank among our people in the state. The bank possesses total resources of nearly $100,000 and has an immense clientele. The present officers of the Lincoln Savings bank are W. E. Mollison, president; B. F. Lacey and P. C. Cepelain, vice presidents; Miss Mabel Z. Mollison, cashier. The executive committee is composed of W. E. Mollison, C. B. Minor, B. W. Currie, W. B. Jones and E. P. Jones. Besides his work at the Lincoln Savings bank, Mr. Mollison is perhaps best known by reason of his pre-eminent standing as a lawyer, practicing in a community where all the officers of the court, from judge to jurors, are white men. He is a brilliant and forceful speaker and, in addition, what is in many cases more important, knows the law. In the roseate days gone by Mr. Mollison served as superintendent of Isanqua county and was successfully clerk of the chancery court for a period of eight years. His party nominated him for secretary of state in 1889, but unfortunately the Republican ticket was beaten that year. A distinction attained by no other man of the race in the state has since come to Mr. Mollison in that since the adoption of the new constitution in 1890 he has been appointed by a Democratic governor district attorney pro tem, of the county. This happened in 1892, and he served during the whole term. Since those days Mr. Mollison has lost none of his influence, and in many of the affairs affecting Negroes in the state his five hand has been seen smoothing the way for them. He regularly goes to the Republican national conventions, and his advice is always sought and respected in various ways with reference to Negro affairs. Mr. Mollison occupies a handsome suit of offices upstairs in the Lincoln Savings bank building in Vicksburg, where he is ably assisted in his business by C. B. Minor, John Harris and Miss Mabel Z. Mollison. Miss Mollison is the most acceptable little business woman to be found anywhere. She holds the post of cashier of the Lincoln Savings bank in a busy, nesslike manner and is the supreme treasurer of the Golden Eagles, one of the strong fraternal organizations in the state. Organizer For Suffrage Movement. Miss Irena L. Moorman, who was recently appointed as organizer for the Political Equality association, of which Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont is president, wishes to hear from all women who are interested in the suffrage movement. Headquarters are at 20 Court street. Brooklyn. Knights of Pythias Helping the Race. C. H. Highland's Busy Life. As an organization working for the best interest of the race in Mississippi the grand lodge, Knights of Pythias, is doing yeoman service. The grand lodge is represented in Vicksburg by C. H. Highland, grand keeper of records and seals. Like the Odd Fellows and Masons and their officials, the Knights are forging ahead in numbers and finance. Mr. Highland is therefore kept very busy with the affairs of the grand lodge at Vicksburg. There can be no discounting the real good these organizations are doing for our people in the south. In increasing the fraternal spirit among their members and in relieving distress among them they play a big part, but yet the more important fact is to be considered that they do give employment to hundreds of young men and women in the conduct of their affairs and put into the Negro banks and in circulation among the people money that without them would go into the coffers of the other people. Into Mr. Highland's office the semi-annual dues for the grand lodge come, all the emergency funds and the former tax for the Pythian temple, making a total aggregate of more than $10,000 annually. Besides this work, he is the secretary-treasurer for another order and is a successful and extensive planter, having a large farm at Fitter, Miss. Mr. Highland, too, has a record in the order of which he may be proud. He entered politics in 1800 and was the successful assessor of Isaquille county for two terms. He was an alternate to the Republican national convention that nominated Harrison for the second term and is a respected member of the grand lodges of the Masons and Old Fellows in the state. He represented the supreme lodge in Indianapolis, Ind., and is now district manager of the Mississippi Industrial insurance society. POPULAR PUBLIC RESORT. City Patrons and Travelers Well Treated at Astoria Hotel. The problem of proper accommodations for Afro-Americans seems to have been adequately solved in New Orleans, La., by H. E. Braden in the maintenance of the Astoria Hotel, which to all intents and purposes is a real first class hotel. Constant travelers beneath the fact that it is exceedingly difficult to find a public place, even in our largest cities, where comfortable accommodations can be had with the security, freedom and yet absolute privacy furnished in well regulated homes. Mr. Braden deserves special commendation for the effort he is making at New Orleans, and it is well to note that he receives liberal patronage from the traveling public and the people of the city. The cafe, private dining rooms and all lodging compartments are all that [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. PROPHETOR H. E. BRADEN. could be desired. Telephone connections, baths, respectful attendants go to make up that peculiar service that is gratifying to the traveler, who, so to speak, has "been up against it" in the average places of accommodation for our people. The cafe is the general meeting place for New Orleans society people, and here on frequent occasions private parties, theater parties and many of the best people of the city entertain and are entertained. Mr. Braden's success is a remarkable example of what good and courteous treatment and splendid service will bring to a man in business, catering to the trade of his own people. R. P. Hamlin's Encouraging Statement. Secretary R. P. Hamlin of the Carlton avenue branch of the Brooklyn Young Men's Christian association in a recent statement says that from February, 1900, to March 1, 1910, the branch held forty gospel meetings, which were attended by 2,000 men and boys. The average attendance at the Bible class was fourteen. The bowling club and the basketball team number fifteen and twenty men respectively. Health talks were attended by 350 persons, and the branch secured situations for thirty-seven men and twelve boys. The work of the association is in good shape, with a membership of 200 men and thirty boys. Afro-Americans Own Textile Mill. The recent incorporation of a textile mill owned and operated by Afro-Americans at Durham, N. C., with a capital stock of $50,000, has aroused much interest among business men of both races. The firm will manufacture, among other articles, hosiery and underwear. KEEP AN EYE ON RAVENELL Afro-American High School Boy Dubbed as Coming National Champion. Gotham sport critics are high in praise of James Ravenell, the New York Public School Athletic league 100 yard outdoor and indoor champion, who has been making things hum for the Empire City's best sprinters for the past year, and in many quarters he is looked upon as the coming national champion. Ravenell is at present a pupil in the High School of Commerce in New York. Last May in the high school outdoor championships held at Curtis field, New York, Ravenell romped home a winner in the 100 yard dash in the corking time of 102-5 seconds. This equaled the record made on May 25, 1007, by Arthur Cozzens of the Manual Training High. Since that time Ravenell has run several corking races, and, though his coach and schoolmates sent out reports to the effect that he ran 100 yards in 102-5 seconds in practice consistently prior to the recent indoor championships, schoolboy experts gave little credit to these. Ravenell in his record run in the Twenty-third regiment armory recently defeated Van Winkle of the boys' high by four yards. In his sprints Ravenell uses a peculiar twist to his body, which is not impressive and looks rather awkward. He runs with a full swing of the arms and has his head bent low. He is one of the poorest and slowest starters in the P. S. A. L. Ravenell broke the school record for the furlong sprint last June in the dual meet with Clinton, breaking the tape a winner in the excellent time of 23:25 seconds. He is the smallest senior running in the sprints in the high school—only five feet, two inches tall. He weighs only 110 pounds. Before entering Commerce Ravenell attended P. S. No. 87 of Manhattan, where he broke his povice in an elementary school meet. In 1908 he established the indoor record for the seventy yard mudget dash, covering the distance in 8 seconds. Ravenell also is a good standing broad jumper, clearing nineteen feet in the running and nine feet in the standing jump. In dual meets he frequently clears five feet two inches in the high jump. DEPUTY COLLECTOR COLE. Collector Eidman Appoints Capable Man, Deputy in Third District. Collector of Internal Revenue Ferdinand Eldman, Third New York district, has appointed a Negro, Walter Cole, deputy collector in his office. Mr. Cole is a member of the Colored Republican club of New York city and owes his appointment to the influence of that organization in New York county politics and the good offices of Collector C. W. Anderson, who always looks after his members if in good standing. Mr. Eldman is entitled to and we are sure will receive the thanks of colored Republicans of New York in thus honoring a worthy representative of the race and party in New York. Like Sis Hopkins, colored Republican voters in this state have reached the point where "they don't keer for nobody 'at don't keer for them." We opine that Collector Eldman is a practical politician, and these are the kind that generally get what they go after when the music starts. HELL BENT FOR PLEASURE. Church Members and Society Leaders Are Setting Bad Example. We clip the following from part of a recent editorial in the Detroit (Mich.) Informer. It makes no distinction as to race: "From the number of cheap theaters and other shows that are always well patronized on Sunday, from the increasing number of Christian church people who give or attend public balls, from the large number of leading citizens who simply seem to close their eyes to crookedness and grafting in public officials, from the scandalously large number of male society leaders who publicly consort with members of the demimonde and the seemingly ever increasing number of people who become intoxicated at social gatherings it would indeed seem that the great mass of people were hell bent in search of questionable pleasure." Southerners Overshot the Mark? The Boston Guardian says: "It now looks as though in the case of the effort to have the names of Harvard Confederate graduates inscribed on the tablets in Memorial hall of Harvard the southerners and southern sympathizers and those who wanted to curry favor with the south for the benefit of Harvard have overshot the mark. The deed gift has put a stop to this specific move, it seems. The credit is due to Colonel N. P. Hallowell of the Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Massachusetts regiments, composed of colored men. He took up the fight and will win, especially aided by Mayor Henry L. Higginson." Decision of Carnegie Library. President W. P. Thirkleid announces that the date of the dedication of the Carnegie library at Howard university has been changed from March 10 to April 7, when President Taft will deliver the principal address. The change of date is consented to by President Taft in order that Mr. Andrew Carnegie may be present. The library is a magnificent structure of the colonial type of architecture located at a commanding point on the campus and will be the central axis upon which the rejuvenated college spirit of the university will turn. R. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade says: "Business conditions vary so widely in one section from another and in one trade from another that a generalization broad enough for the situation as a whole is difficult. Yet, making due allowance for the effect of the severe weather in certain parts of the country, for the influence upon financial confidence of political uncertainties and for the consequences of speculative reaction, it appears that the volume of trade continues very large and the outlook for the spring is in no small degree better than it was two weeks ago. "Jobbers of dry goods are doing a very fair trade, and they are not duplicating as usual in the primary markets for additional spring merchandise, and these rule generally quiet. Staple prints were advanced half a cent a yard, and the leading line of fall flannelettes has been sold up for fall and withdrawn. Export trade in cotton goods is light, save in staple prints. Cotton yarns are weak and tending lower. An irregular volume of ordering is noted in woolens and worsteds, and cotton goods have again been adversely influenced by another wide fluctuation in the price of the staple. "There is a lack of new business of account in footwear, and buyers generally believe that prices will decline. New England manufacturers are firm, but reports from the East note, that split shoes have sold at lower figures, made possible by the lower prices for splits. Further weakness has developed in hides, and sales of packer have been made at sharp declines." New York.—Wheat—Spot firm. No. 2 red, 130c. nominal elevator, domestic, and nominal f. o. b. afoil. No. 1 Northern Duluth and No. 2 hard winter, 127% nominal f. o. b. afoil. Corn—Spot steady; steamer, 69c. and No. 4, 66c. sales, both elevator export basis; No. 2, 69 nominal f. o. afoil. Oats—Spot quiet; mixed, 26@32 lbs. nominal; natural white, 26@32 lbs., 52½@55c; clipped white, 34@42 lbs., 53½@56½. Butter, steady; receipts, 9,102 pkgs. Creamery specials, 31@32c. Eggs unsettled; receipts, 24,224 cases. Pennsylvania and nearby henery, white, fancy, 35@42c; do, henery, brown and mixed, fancy, 29@30; do, gathered brown, fair to prime, 27½@28½; Western firsts, 27@27½; seconds, 26@26½; refrigerators 22@25½. Poultry—Alive steady; Western chickens, 17 @ 17½ c.; fowls, 20; turkeys, 14 @ 20. Dressed firm; Western chickens, 16 @ 17c.; fowls, 14 @ 18½; turkeys, 22 @ 25. Philadelphia.—Wheat dull and 1c. tower; contract grade February, 125 @ 127. Corn steady; February and March, 67½ @ 68c. Oats ½ c. lower; No. 2 white natural. 54@454½ c. Butter steady; extra Western cremery. 33; do, nearby prints, 34. creamery, 33; do, nearby prints, 34. Eggs firm; good demand; Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts, f. c., 28 at mark; do, current receipts, in returnable cases, 27 at mark; Western firsts, f. c., 28 at mark; do, current receipts, f. c., 23@27, at mark. Dressed poultry firm; fresh killed fowls, choice, 15½@19; do, fair to good, 17@18; old roosters, 14; broiling chickens, nearby, 18@24; do, Western, 21@22; roasting chickens, Western, 15@21; turkeys, nearby, choice, 25@27; do, Western, choice, 25; do, fair to good, 22@24; ducks, nearby 20@22; Western, do, 18@20; geese, nearby, 13@16; do, Western, 10@12. Baltimore—Wheat—No. 2 red Western, 125½; No. 2 red, 125; No. 3 red, 120; steamer No. 2 red, 118½; steamer No. 2 red Western, 119½ The closing was firm. No. 2, red, 125 bld; May, 121 nominal. Corn—Western opened steady; spot, 67% @ 67½%; March, 67% @ 67½%; May, 71½% @ 71½%. Oats—White, as to weight—No. 2, 53½%; No. 3, 52½; No. 4, 50½ @ 51½%. Mixed—No. 2, 51½% @ 52; No. 3, 50½% @ 51. Hay—No. 1 timothy, $21.50; No. 2 timothy, $20@21; No. 3 timothy, $17.50@19; choice clover mixed, $20.00; No. 1 clover mixed, $20; No. 2 clover mixed, $17.50@19; No. 1 clover, $20; No. 2 clover, $17.50@ 19.00. Straw—Straight rye straw, fair to choice, $16@16.50; tangled rye (blocks), $10.50@11; wheat blocks; fair to choice, $8@8.50; oat, good to prime, $9@10. Butter—Creamery fancy, 31c; creamery choice 29@30; creamery good, 27@28; creamery imitation, 21@23; creamery prints, 30@32. Cheese—The market is steady. We quote jobbing prices, per lb., 18 $\textcircled{8}$ 18 $\textcircled{12}$ c. Eggs—Prices were advanced $\frac{1}{2}$ c. per doz. We quote per doz; Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby firsts, 26 $\frac{1}{2}$; Western firsts. 26 $\frac{1}{2}$; West Virginia firsts, 26 $\frac{1}{2}$; Southern firsts, 25 $\frac{1}{2}$. Dressed Poultry—The market is firm at unchanged prices. We quote per lb.: Turkeys—Choice, small, 24 @25c.; do. medium to large, 22@ 23; fair to good, 21@23; old toms, 20@21. Chickens—Choice, young, 19@20; old and mixed, 17@18; old roosters, 11@12. Ducks, 18@20c. Geese—Nearby, 14@15c.; Western and Southern, 12@13. Capons—Large, 25@26c.; medium, 22@23; small and slips, 19@20. Live Stock. Pittsburg, Pa.—Cattle supply light; choice, $6.75@7.00; prime, $6.50@6.70. Sheep—Supply light; prime wethers, $7.15@7.40; culls and common, $3.00@4.60; lambs, $6.50@8.50; veal calves, $10.00@10.05. Hogs—Recelpts light; prime heavies, $9.95; mediums, $9.90@9.95; heavy Yorkers, $9.90@9.95; light Yorkers, $9.75@9.80; plums, $9.70@9.75; roughs, $8.50@9.25. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....One Dollar Six Months.....Fifty Cents Three Months.....Twenty-five Cents Single Copy.....Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office as second-class matter. We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communications in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER, 807 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to The Afro-American Co. MD. PHONE 8891 W. C. & P. PHONE, ST. PAUL 8864 M. BALTIMORE, MAR. 5, 1910 There will be another election coming some day and then it will be a good thing to remember some of our good friends (?) The plum tree is being shaken freely and often these days and the "Colored Brother" is correspondingly glad and sorry. Liberia is calling for help. And now it also wants a United States warship to help out. Nearly time it was getting one or two of its own. Whatever the average Maryland legislatureman fails of decent argument he generally falls back on the Negro. It is his stock in trade. Take that away from him and his usefulness as a lawmaker would be gone. Whatever Mississippi may have done in the past is all forgiven in the fact that it did not inflict Vardaman upon the Unites States Senate. It was about as much as the country could stand with Tillman and Jeff Davis and then to be afflicted with Vardamanism would have been the straw to break the camel's back. It is about time for the Seventeenth Ward to look around and see if it cannot fine better representatives than it has at present in the several councils of the State. Mr. Pairo, who pretends to represent that ward seems to have forgetten who elected him. It will be about time to remind him when he comes up for more honors. The Seventeenth Ward contains more Afro-American churches than any other Ward in Baltimore City. Likewise it contains more saloons than any other Ward inhabited by colored people. This is not altogether the fault of the colored people. However that may be, it is about time for the church goes to wake up and look around a bit. Mr. Pairo voted to oppose the Local Option law, and said he was elected by the "Wets" or words to that effect. How is this. Were all the colored people who voted for him to go to the legislature on the "wet" wagon? It is to be hoped that a new era has dawned upon the State of Mississippi by the turning down of Vardamanism and the election of Senator Percy. If the new Senator carries out his promises, and we hope he will, there is a strong probability that race antagonism will cease and that there will come to, not only the colored people, but to the whole people of the State an era of good feeling that has not existed at any time since the days of the late "nonpleasantness." It is a consumption devoutly to be wished. sends in a nomination. We hope the good Mayor will soon end the deadlock and let the school question for the time being work itself out, which there is no doubt will be done if the people will keep their hands out of it and let them settle things as they ought to be settled. FIFTY YEARS OF FREEDOM. The first of January, 1913, will mark the completion of fifty years since President Abraham Lincoln issued the memorable Emancipation Proclamation. It has been suggested that such an important event in the history of Afro-Americans; as well as in the annals of our country, should be fittingly observed by a great National or International Exposition, evincing the wonderful and praise worthy progress which has been mode by the people of African descent during the first half century of freedom and citizenship. That such an event should be fittingly commemorated ought to be universally acknowledged by all our people everywhere. But, it is with respect to the nature and character of such celebration that there is much diversity of opinion. We very greatly respect the good judgment of Mr. Booker T. Washington in many things, and we are usually delighted with his good, practical common sense, as applied to all that concerns the race; and so it is with keen regret that we find ourselves unable to enter enthusiastically in support of the great Exposition which he urges, in common with many others, as the most fitting manner of observing the event referred to. Aside from the general and weighty argument against such a scheme, because of the past financial failure of all such expositions, we honestly believe that in holding such an exposition there is a great probability that much bad feeling, both within and without the race, will be engendered. Speaking generally, the Negro has not sufficiently advanced in its moral and ethical life, to appreciate the great progress he has made during all these years, without exciting and stirring up malevolent dispositions upon the part of the great body of "poor whites" by whom he is environed, and, who by the same mirror of progress, will be plainly reminded of their failure, in that direction, during the same period. Our people, the bulk of them, must remain in the South. They have already upon them the gigantic task of getting along peaceably with a mass of white ignorance, who, because of their ignorance, in its most comprehensive form, naturally, view with suspicion, and not always with good will, the tremendous advance of the black man. Then again, however much we may be inclined to ignore it, yet the fact remains, that the monument parading of the material prosperity of the "well-to-do" among us, disposes the great mass of Negroes, who are not well educated, or burdened with a great amount of this world's goods, to murmur, complain and indulge in petty jealousies, which operates most disastrously upon both the morals and general success of the race. We have other, and to us, very weighty reasons against the holding of such an exposition. Candidly, we think that the progress and well being of the race, as well as the welfare of the country, can best be promoted by not holding such an exposition. A more fitting commemoration and recording of the heavy sense of gratitude which the race sustains towards the Giver of all Good Gifts, could more helpfully be indicated by some kind of concerted action upon the part of all of the religious forces of the race during the intervening time, in creating better and more wholesome conditions for the future moral and church life of the race. It would be easy to specify were we minded to go into details. For the present purpose, it is sufficient to intimate the imperative necessity for a more stable righteous and reliable financial plan for raising the revenue requisite for the support of the churches; and, also, the inauguration of plans for the more efficient performance of the activities of the Christian Church. And, by such activity we do not mean those worldly contrivances usually denominated as church work, but rather those things which concern the spiritual and moral needs of the people brought into the churches, who are to be built up in good morals and Christian character. At the same time, the many fraternal and benevolent organizations among us might bend themselves to the much needed task of making such organizations more accura ely agree in practize with the beautiful principles printed in their constitutions and by-laws. Such institutions should inspire to be able to begin upon the other half century with only such leaders as appreciate what it means to have purity of motive. The spirit of "graft," ex- travagance and wastefulness of the monies of the army of poor but honest men who make up such institutions, most be entirely eliminated or else, in time, this unworthy and base spirit will eliminate and depopulate these institutions. Certainly, this kind of a celebration is bereft of the spectacular, and not open to "graft," but it is all the more necessary, if the race is to endure. A BACKWARD STEP. It was highly complimentary to our race in general, and to the Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church choir in particular, to have received an invitation to sing at the Arlington M. E. Church (white), and it is regrettable that the engagement was broken. It may be that some threats were made by the irresponsible hoodlum element; but it is a fact worth noting, that from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the Penobscot to the Sacramento, the hoodlum element has never been able to make headway, or stand against the orderly law adding citizens, when warning sufficient has been given, to allow the best citizens to know that trouble was coming. More than that, even though the hoodlum element should make an unforeseen dash to crime and disorder, it does not take long for the law abiding and respectable citizen to bring it to bay. We are in this country with the white man and our peaceful residence in this land depends upon the good will and support of the best white citizens. We ought not therefore to take fright or shy from the road, when this class of citizenship leads the way. It may have seemed to the parties concerned at Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church the best thing to do to withdraw from the engagement because things looked a little bit equally but in our judgment it was a mistake to refuse to fill the engagement, when they were assured that the Official Board of the church would meet them with police protection. The Chief of Police himself it is said regretted the failure of the choir to come, declaring that of necessary he would increase his force to protect these respectable colored people who were to be the guests of the best white citizens in Arlington. Now the old side Methodists among the colored people are in the church with the white people, and if those white people want to show them favors, or lead them up to better things, they ought to have the courage to go. If some little disturbance should arise, it is all the tragedy of race development. Some lorry-seven or eight years ago, we remember there was considerable unpleasantness in this country over the Negro; but out of it the Negro came to citizenship and manhood rights. We are now on the way to better things but it will take courage on our part to win them. We should never allow the shout of the irresponsible to deflect us from our path when law, order and able friends are on our side. Our well meaning, strong white friends cannot do much for us in the way of uplift, if we are going to show the white feather every time a little tumult arises. This refusal of the choir to go is a surrender and encouragement to a certain element in society which has and will always oppose our people's progress. Let the men and women of our race learn we are only on the borders of the great battle for manhood rights, and for heaven's sake don't back out just on the skimmishing line. If any body thinks that we as a race can win by backing off from every opposition he is sadly mistaken. Courage men, courage! NO BALLOT FOR WOMEN. It was gratuitous on the part of Mr. Benson to declare that Mr. Carr's augment in favor of the Municipal Suffrage bill was not from his heart and to charge him with playing to the galleries. It was evident from both Mr. Benson's argument and manner, that he was led on by passion and prejudice, and it is not to be wondered at, that hisses greeted him. He went out of his way to pay his uncomplimentary compliments to Negro ladies, who under the new law, had it been passed, would have had the right of the ballot. Will Mr. Benson tell us when the cultured and refined women among the Afro-Americans became unders rabble or became a part of the scum of the earth? Is Mr. Benson so blinded by prejudice that he cannot see that there is a grade of elegance and refinement among the Negro ladies which would do credit to any race? Now Mr. Benson you are a legislator for the great State of Maryland and your general culture and breadth of vision, if you have any, ought to lead you away from such smallness as you betray in your talk, we hardly dare say argument against the bill to grant the ballot to women. And while you charge Mr. Carr with playing to the gal- series you ought to see that your effort was merely a piece of it captandum. MR. EDITOR OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEGGER: Sometime during the last year the white public press flashed thru its columns the distasteful attitude of the white people who live at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, at the coming of the Tenth U. S. Cavalry, (colored). This was untrue, and the untruthfulness was based upon an interview I chanced to have at the Hotel Reformer, Richmond, Va., last month, with Louis L. Vaughn, who holds the rank of Sergean-Major of the Tenth U. S. Cavalry. He told me that he had been brought in contact with some of the leading white people, including the clergy, who stated that the Negro soldiers were in no way obnoxious to the community, and as an evidence of that fact the people of the town gave a reception to the black soldiers. SPEAKS ON CHARITY. Rev. Dr. John Hurst Advises Race To Co-operate With Federated Charities. Rev. Dr. John Hurst, financial secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, delivered an address before the Northwestern district branch of the Federated Charities last Friday night, in which he urged that the educated and prospered men and women of the race help those most in need of help. Dr. T. S. Hawkins, president of the branch, introduced Dr. Hurst, introduced Dr. Hurst, who spoke in part as follows: "I appreciate the fact that the thrifty class of our people in this city has kept pace beaatifully with the onward march of the last few years. There is a steady advance among us in many lines that make for progress and strength, but I 1497 REV JOHN HURST, D. D. would ask to be permitted to say teat what indicates real and substantial growth among us here or among any other people, is not only our increase in real estate holdings; not in our business ventures; not in the ever increasing numbers of our public school teachers and not in the number of the capable men that come to us in the learned professions. These things often work to the disadvantage of a people; they often tend to foster class spirit; they often develop a barrier between people, instead of broadening and making smooth the path that leads to their happiness as a whole. "The real and substantial growth or rise of a people is to be found in the realization on the part of its strongest members and those most enlightened among them of the fact that the gifts they possess and their accomplishments are but opportunities that have been afforded them to serve and better the condition of the weaker ones among them. "That class of our people in Baltimore should feel the more happy over these opportunities were they consider that there are many powerful agencies to assist them in this particular endeavor. "Our coming her tonight is to show you how you may put to account the gift that is in inay for the poor and misguided ones of the race under the leadership of the Federated Charities. For twelve years in this city I kept myself in touch with this great work, and the most that was demanded of me in way of task or contribution was to show the poor one overtaken by adversity a way out by making friends with them. It does not require courage, but only the belief in the fact that you are God's, and as such you should be a co worker with Him for the uplift of your fellowman." Mrs. Jennie Warren, of 907 Linden avenue who has been sick for several months is now able to be out again. PROF. W. B. DU BOIS. DUBOIS DISCUSSES RACE PREJUDICE Five Rights Which Every Citizen Is Entitled: Right Of Opportunity, Right Of Peace, Right To The Truth and The Right Of Individuality. (NEW YORK EVENING POST) "Race Prejudice" was the subject discussed at the Free Synagogue last Sunday, the speakers being Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, of Atlanta University, and Dr. Charles A. Eastman. Prof. DuBois said in part: "The true citizen of the world will lay down five rights, which every sane grown inhabitant of the world as its exists should demand: First, the right to individuality, and I mean by this, the right to his own color, and his own wav of thinking, and to his own prejudices, so far as these things do not interfere with other people's rights to the same things. Second, the right to public courtesy. This world, from now on, is going to be utterly impossible to separate and isolate men. In the past, contact meant war, caste and slavery, but today, it must not and cannot mean these, for these will cost too much to be indulged in. If then this is to be a world of contact, each being in it has the right of public courtesy; to visit public places without insult and to travel in public conveyances unmolested, and to be entertained in public hostelries. "Third, a citizen of the world should have the right of opportunity. We used to say the right of education, but this demand should be broadened to the right of opportunity; the right to be educated in his childhood and then to have the doors of economic and political development thrown open to him, according to his ability. Herein lies the answer to that great search for ability which human culture must make. Hitherto, we have said not that we must have men of ability, but they must be English or that they must belong to the first families. Now, the Lord, in his great wisdom did not confine the ability to acquire wisdom, to any one class of people, but distributed it to men of many races and all degrees of color, and this ability must be found and honored and put in command, regardless of prejudice. "Fourth, the citizen of the New World must have the right of peace. The protection from force and violence in the prosecution of work, and this cannot be done until a stop is put to war and lynching, and peonage and wage.slavery. "Fifth, he has a right to the truth. If he has a right to be protected against physical violence, he has a great right to protection against moral lies. Race prejudice in the land could not stand for a day if as much effort was made to have the truth in regard to all human beings known as it is now made in trying to spread lies about them. "These, then, are the five rights which all men, white and black, and of all religions have a right to demand the right to individuality; the right to public courtesy; the right to opportunity; the right to peace, and the right to truth; and when men have these five rights, the last bulwarks of prejudice must fall. Mrs. Elizabeth Coates, of 809 Pierce street, who has been confined to her bed for several weeks, is now improving ATHLETIC NOTES. Notes for this column addressed to Mr. Beckett, care of this office, will receive careful attention.—Ed. Don't be foolish and think its spring, this is grippy weather. Tonight the High School lads play "Howard preps" basket ball in Washington. On to victory and make the game sure. The Baltimore boys are in fine form. There is always one better than you. Be wise, don't be conceited. Nelson met his Wolgast. Time will answer concerning the heavyweights, Jefferies or Johnson. Baltimore's indoor meet will be held March 12th. All the leading colleges will be represented. Captain Carroll and Manager Jones are getting the baseball recruits in line at the High School. Basketball season is nearly over and out-of door sports are gradually pushing to the front. Children may be efficiently educated while playing and indulging in various forms of physical exercise quite as well as while engaged with books indoors. Playgrounds will be opened in various sections of the city, during the summer, affording an opportunity for the children to play under wholesome environment and careful supervision. Encourage all children to attend. An interesting lecture is to be given at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon at 4 P. M., in the interest of Walter's Public Bath. It will be illustrative and educative. --- A Tibetan, "Hand Book of Medicine," published 1,000 years ago, has been recently examined by the Russian Academy of Medicine, and it is found to contain many valuable truths that have been discovered by modern physicians. A few extracts from the ancient volume are given: "Number of bones in the human body, 360; number of nerves, 99; number of pores, 11,000,000. The heart is the king of the organs and the staff of life. The lungs embrace it not unlike a mother would a child." Illnesses are due to man's malice, ignorance and inability to curb his passions, for these things interfere with the proper nourishment of the human organs. All unkind thoughts react upon the heart and liver. Methods for ascertaining the condition of a person's health were much like there of that are in use today—feeling of the pulse and looking at the tongue and taking the temperature. Bath, compresses and massage were advocated when needed. Keep close to nature and obey her laws. Prize Entertainment a Success The prize entertainment given by Morning Star Lodge, No. 5, K. of P., N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A., on last Monday night, at Moses Hall, was very successful, quite a large sum being realized. Mrs. J. W. Gantt, of 529 Wilson street, won the 1st prize, a gold watch, and Mrs. Walter Bradley, of 1069 Vine street; the second prize of $2.50 ETHIOPIAN MONARCH INVENTED ALPHABET SUN TEMPLE MENTIONED BY DIODORUS DISCOVERED BY PROF. GARSTANG. Cairo, Feb. 26—Professor Garstang has discovered on the site of the ancient Meroe, the later capital of the Ethiopian monarchs, a sun temple by Ergamenes, mentioned by Diodorus. The temple is a unique structure showing Greek inspiration, and containing sculptures representing King Ergamenes victories and a triumphal procession. The building includes a sanctuary lined with brilliantly enamelled tiles. The discovery shows that the invention of the Meroitic script was due to Ergamenes, the alphabet being modelled on the Greek. It also establishes the values of the Meroitic letters. Further excavations which have been carried out on the site of the Temple of Ammon at Mero prove that the building was much grander than had been anticipated, and was restored by Neter Ammon. A large number of inscriptions have been found. MARRIED FIFTY YEARS. Aged Couple Celebrate Their Golden Weddiag. Anniversary (Special to the Afro-American.) Winchester, Va., March 4.—Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Evans, an aged couple of this city, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage last week. A large number of friends called to congratulate the happy couple. Mr. T. W. Evans, is in town for quite a long stay. Miss Sarah Jefferson is home from Marlboro, where she has been teaching school. Miss Louvenia Jefferson, who has been sick for several weeks is improving. Mr. Walker James has returned to St. Louis, after a very pleasant visit to his parents in this city. ALLEN'S DAY CELEBRATED Odd Fellows' Patron Saint, Peter Ogden. Remembered. Pocomoke City, Md., March 1—The young people of St. John's A. M. E. Church, gave a very fine program on Sunday afternoon in honor of Allen's Day. A number of fine speeches and addresses were delivered with special music for the occasion. Rev. T. O. Wilson, of Crisfield, was one of the speakers and he made a fine impression. He also preached to a large congregation at Mt. Zion church, Sunday morning. A banquet and entertainment was given at the Odd Fellows' temple, in honor of Peter Ogden, the founder of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, which was largely attended both by citizens of this place and a number of out-of-town guests. Among those present from out-of-town were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Weeks, Essex Floyd, and Miss Carrie Waters, of Orristief; Mr. and Mrs. Henry White, Messrs. King and Watrs of Princess Anne; Mrs. Florence Joynes Misses Ola Wilson and Viola Parker, and Mr. John Parker, of Snow Hill. Music was furntished by the Southern Star Band. SOME PROSOEROUS SOUTHERN SCHOOLS SOME PROSOEROUS SOUTHERN SCHOOLS (Continued from Page 1.) I had the pleasure of coming in contact with Rev. S. J. Johnson, who is pastor of the A. M. E church. Then I went to Galveston, Lamarque, Houston and to this place. I spent Sunday here, and will go to Temple Monday. You may expect to hear from many places while I am moving these days. three days. I am here visiting the Central Texas College, and I am very much impressed with the good work being done here. At the head of this institution is one of the strongest men of our race Rev. J. W. Strong, D. D., who care into this world via Walker county, Georgia. I don't know just how many years ago, but I do know that he was a small boy when the "Battle above the Clouds" was fought, and he can tell you about how he heard us shoot then. He heard our cannons and guns for two days. It was in 1860 that his parents were called to their eternal rest, and this young boy was left to fight the battle of life alone. He had to work up step by step. He put himself with a white family to care for him and he in return would work for them. While in this pursuit he got religion, and with that religion came a desire to "know." He wanted some education. He went to Alabama and worked in the Shelby Iron Works, for 75 cents a day, and put down some of his money every week for education. It was this that attracted the superintendent of the works. He was put to a test to show if he could, earn the pay of a man, and he won his spurs, and was given the opportunity and pay accordingly. Soon he was on his way to Talladega college, and finished up there. It was in 1880 when he finished and found his way right into Texas that very same year. This started the busy, active useful life, which he is now living. He has spent his time in teaching and preaching, and doing good. Seven years ago he was called to the presidency of Central College and the institution has been growing up ever since. His wife is right by his CHARLES J. MARONEK CHARLES J. MARONEY. side in all of his work for the development of the race. The other teachers are: B. T. Wilson, principal; J. D Hill, Miss E. P. Baker, Miss RosaConley, Miss I. Wimbush, Miss Eliza Davis, and Mrs. W. O. Miller. The school also has a fine set of students. I want to tell you a few things about Prof. B. T. Wilon in an her letter. He is a strong man and race man like President Strong. I had the pleasure of seeing President Butler, who is another strong man and who is doing a great work for the race. Miss I. Wimbush has charge of the department of domestic science. I had the pleasure of seeing the girls under her direction making suits for baseball boys, and they were just the thing. It is inspiring to see our young people being developed. She comes from Atlanta. I suppose I said enough for this time and if you desire to reach me send letter to Arkansas Baptist College. Little Rock, Ark. LADIES HAVE A RALLY DAY Which Was Inspiring and Well Attended. Cambridge, Md., March 3 — Sunday was Ladies' Italy Day at Bethel church and the services were well attended. A musical and literary entertainment was given at Bethel church Tuesday night under the auspices of the Jolly Four. It was a grand success, although the weather was very inclement. The congress and coronation of the Queen was a decided success at Waugh M. E. church. The church was beautifully decorated with American and foreign flags. Mrs. Lulu Matthews was crowned queen, she having raised the highest amount of money. The collection amounted to over $50.00. Services at Emory A. M. E. church were well attended all day Sunday. Rev A. J. Waad, pastor, preached at 11 A. M. They are preparing for the annual conference which convenes at Crisfield. Rev. P. H. Green, pastor of Handy African Methodist Episcopal Mission, Baker street, is confined to his home with a sprained ankle, caused by a fall last Sunday. His condition is that of improvement. Jan. 1, 1909-Dec. 31. The Colored Day Nursery Association Y. M. C. A. Rooms, 1619 Druid Hill Avenue. As God has so wonderfully blessed our feeble efforts we feel it our duty and do beg leave to submit to our friends and the public our report at the same time thanking you for past favors, hoping our cause may continue to merit your esteem. Paid for hall rent.....$ 12 00 Incidental expenses..... 31 50 Note on building, paid..... 46 35 Paid on house..... 340 92 Total.....$430 77 Paid on building up-to-date.....$663 94 Balance in hand.....$ 16 61 Mrs. C. Anderson, President; Mrs. S. Maddox, Vice; Mrs. A Curtis, Treasurer; Miss G. Smith, Secretary. OFFICERS. Day Nursery Association elected the following officers for 1910: President, Mrs. C. Anderson; 1st Vice, Mrs. S. Maddox; 2nd Vice, Mrs. M. Wilson; Secretary, Miss A. Washington; Rec. Sec'y. Miss G. Smith; Treasurer, Mrs. A. Curtis. It is now turning into the third month since the Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D.. began the course of sermons on Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress at Centennial M. E. Church but there is no abatement of interest. These sermons have stood at the center of the great revival at Centennial where more than one hundred and thirty souls have been converted. Dr. Shaw will preach the tenth sermon in the series on Sunday night on the subject:"Doubting Castle". The fourth quarterly Conference has just been held at Centennial showing the church to be in a very prosperous condition and Dr. Snaw is requested to return to this field According to all reports, this is the best years work the church has done for nearly a decade. Sprained His Leg OFFICERS. Bunyan's Pilgrim A CONCERT OF UNUSUAL MERIT That the Sunday School can exert an influence upon the educational advancement of its members is proven by the success being achieved by the Metropolitan M. E., Sunday School. Its most recent venture is an attempt to assist in the development of the musical tastes of its members and patrons by giving a series of first class rentals. It has as its manager in this endeavor, Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey, who presents in the second of the series, Mr. C. H. Mahoney, the famoua tenor soloist and duplex whistler, of Phila delphia. Mr. Mahoney is regarded by the musical critics of New York Philadelphia and elsewhere as being without a peer in his choosen field. In the recital to be given next Thursday evening, in the Metropolitan S. S. Auditorium, Mr. Mahoney will be heard for the first time in Baltimore. The contributing artists will be Miss Lillian Mae Hebron, the pleasing elocutionist and Mrs. Annie Hazelton Lee the renowned soprano soloist and leader of the Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church choir. Music lovers are assured a rare treat. New Good Hope Hall, Leington St. near Pearl St. The generous public is cordially invited to visit this magnificent building, just completed and fitted up for the accommodation of the public. Dedication services Sunday, March 18th, 3 o'clock P. M., at which time Rev. C. H. Stepeau, will preach the Dedication Sermon. All are invited. Monday night, March 14th, 3 o'clock P. M., The Grand Open ng, at which time some of Baltimore's best talent will entertain the audience. Grand March will take place 11 o'clock P. M. All are invited. Cards of Admission, only 25 Cents. Hall open daily for inspection. COMMITTEE.—William H. Garrett, William G. Price, Alfred Nixon. Patronage Solicited. P. S.—Persons with coupons, desiring to be initiated in the Order of Good Hope. Please attend meeting at Hall, March 29 8 o'clock P. M. By request of W G. Price, G. M. 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 Masks 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 directions. Two to four applications a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition, and two to four bottles, regular size, arguably 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 breaking off, helps the skin live and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with splendid results even on children and infants. Delicately perfumed, its use is a constant pleasure. A most satisfactory toilet preparation for ladies, gentlemen and men. 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 . . . $ .50 Three " " " " " " Six " " " " " One " small " " " .2.50 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. Advertise Parrish St. near Mulberry St Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class Meeting 11.00 A. M., Rev. T. H. Lewis. 2:00 P. M., Sunday School Rev. Matthew Williams, of Mount Zion M. E. Church and congregation 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor 8 P. M., Pastor and Communion. G. W. Richardson, Pres. C. E. T. H. McGowan, Supt. C. Y. W. C. A. Mrs. C. H. Stepteau will speak to women at the C. Y. W. C. A., at the 5 o'clock service. This is "Association Day." All women invited to be present. M. E. Murphy, Pres. E. E. Bright, Secretary Special Notices A sermon will be preached to Day Nursery Association at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Sunday, March 20th, 4.P. M. A most cordial welcome extended to all. Pres. Mrs. C. Anderson. Sec'y. Miss A. Washington 2t Rev. A. L. Gaines' Pastor. Rev. P. W. Worthham, passor of Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church, will preach at John Wesley M. E. Church, Sharp and Montgomery Sts Rev. W. H. Gaines, Pastor, Sunday at 3 o'clock. Rev. I. L. Thomas, D. D., will preach a sermon to the Woman's Home Missionary Society of Metropolitan M. E. Church, Sunday March 6th, at 8 F. M., at the above named church. Every member is requested to be present. WANTED- Partner with some capital to form company to manufacture and market, several meritorious, patented inventions. / Address W. H. J., Afro-American Office. Beauiful Dramatic Cantata Do not fail to attend the Beautiful Dramatic Cantata, entitled, "Diamond Cut Diamond," also Messrs. A. A. Spriggs, George Cornish and Misses Annie Evans and Estella Carroll in solos and choruses at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Saratoga street, near Gay, Thursday, March 10th, at 8 P. M. Tickets, 15 Cents. Children, 10 Cents. It Fraternal Visit. On Sunday, March 13th, at 8 P. M., Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D., pastor; choir and con- gregation will make their annua visit to Asbury M. E. Church. Members of both churches are cordi- ally invited to be present so that the ties of Christian fellowship between these historic churches may be made stronger. This will be Bethel's last visit before moving uptown. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Pastor. Have your Hair Dressing, Manicur and Massageing done by MADAME KING ern Section of the City. Sole Distributor for Nu-Hair Restorer. S.E.Cor. Jefferson & Caroline Sts Over the Drug Store. 1m-11-20 C. Y. W. C. A. Employment Bureau 1200 Drupid 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. Remodeled and refurnished with all modern conveniences. Baths, a speciality. 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 3586-M St. Paul. House For Sale. House at 1920 Division street, All modern conveniences Apply at 1378 N. Carey street. FOR RENT—Store room; at 540 Dolphin street, suitable for Gent's Furnishing store, Barber shop, Tailor shop, dressmaking or millinery establishment. Apply on premises between 7 and 8 P. M. or at 1403 Jefferson street, from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. 1.29-t A chance for a newly married couple, two unfurnished rooms for rent to the right parties, with all conveniences and use-of house. Apply at 543 W. Latayette avenue. 2t CHURCH NOTICES CENTENIAL M. E: CHURCII Cor. S. Caroline and Bank St. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw. D. D., pastor. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. B., pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. I. L. Thomas, D. D., Field Secretary of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension. 8 P. M., Sermon by Dr. Shaw, Topic: "Doubting Castle," being the tenth in the series on Bunyan's Pig- grim's Progress. Revival Services all Day. WHATCOAT M. E.CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject: The Day of Judgement and the Judgment Day. 2 30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Sermon by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, pastor of Sharp Street Memorial and his congregation will be present. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8.00 P. M., Holy Communion. Exhortation by Bro. Frank Tasker. Revival services every night. Monday night, Members meeting. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Everybody welcome. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Miss E. Cooper, Pres. E. L. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D.. Pastor. 9.30 A. M., and 2.30 P. M., S. S. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor subject: "Christianity in Earnest." 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sacramed of the Lord's Supper. Sermon by Rev. Joseph Wheeler, District Superintendent of the Annapolis District. Strangers cordially welcomed. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 9.00 Class Meeting, D. I. Fowler, leader. Rally! Rally! With the 4 Classes all day. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: The New Life of Love. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 3.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., of Asbury. Choir and congregation invited. 5.30 P. M., Epworth League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject: The Efficiency of Christ's Word. The first Mock Session of the Washington Annual-Conference will be held Thursday, March 10th. Tickets 10 Cents. Bishop l. B. Scott, presiding. Take any line of cars transferring to Orleans street cars going east, get off at Patterson Park avenue and McElderry street. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10.30 A. M., Class Meeting. 11.30 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 3 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., Epworth League 8 P. M., Pastor's third sermon of series on the second appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ to Judge the World. Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. lane Milligan, Pres. E. L. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. W. Hays, Pastor. All day Rally! "Bringing in the Sheaves," for Conference Fund. 6.00 A. M., Class-meeting. 11 A. M. and 8 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. Rhetta, Pres. Brotherhood. 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. 3 P. M., Sermon by Rev. P. W. Wortham, D. D., pastor of Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church. His choir and congregation most cordially invited. Benevolent Realy. 5 P. M., Epworth league. 8 P. M., Preaching by Pastor. All are welcome. Mr. E. Hughes, Supt, S. S. Mr. T. H bee, Pres. E. L. Y. M. C. A. Mr. W. A. Eisenbrandt, of the Public Bath Commission, will deliver a lecture Sunday, March 6, 4:30. Subject: Municipal Baths. in Europe and America. Women and men invited. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 6.00 P. M., Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Presiding Elder. Communion will follow Classes—Sunday at 6 A.M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, P. es. of League. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton, Pastor. 11 A. M., The Pastor, will preach a special sermon, subject: "The Dignity of the Cross." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., The Pastor will preach, after whith the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. J. F. Waters, Supt. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street near Pine Rev. E. J. Gregg, D. D., Pastor. 8 A. M., Class Meeting, Monroe White, Leader. 11 A. M., Preaching by the Pastor and administration of the Lord's Supper. 2.30 P. M. Sunday School. J. H. Murphy, Supt. 3.30 P. M., Special sermon to the Mite Missionary Society by Rev. David Johnson, of Wayman-Memorial A. M. E. Church. 6.30 P. M., Allen League, 7.30 P. M., Preaching by Pastor. The entire day will be devoted to the raising of Conference Claims, when each member of the church is expected to pay the Doilar Money. WAYMAN MEM. A.M.E. CHURCH * Carroll Street near Carey Rev. David Johnson, Pastor 14.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "Inquiring for the Old Path and the Good Old Way." The Sacrament will be administered. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., A.C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor, to young people. Subject: "Death in the Fot." Young people are specially invited. All are welcome. Geo. Hewlen, Supt. Mrs. Lucy Jennings Richardson, Pres. A. C. E. L. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 Sunday School. 6.30 Epworth League. 7.30 P. M., Holy Communion. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. A. C. E. L. Mrs. A. L. Tilghman Saratoga Street near Gay Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D., Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. Communion. 0400 SUNSHINE School 2.30 P. M., Sunday School Thaddeus Copeland., Supt. 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 Antiquity of the Gospel." Holy Communion. 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: "The Seed of Women shall Bruise the Serpent's Head." MADISON ST. PRESBYTERIAN; CHURCH. March 6th will be "Ingathering; Day." The following sermon will be preached by the pastor: March 6th—"NOW" The Session will meet in the Lecture room immediately after service to receive candidates for membership. Appropriate music will be rendered by the choir, under direction of Mr. J. F. Fessenton, chorister. The most cordial welcome extended to all. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH, Cor. Clinton Ave. and George Sts. Rev. W. W. Allen, Pastor. 11 A. M., Special Sermon by Pastor 2.00 P. M., Sunday School 5 to 7 P. M., B. Y. P. U. 7 to 8 P. M., Prayer and Praise Service. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor to the King's Daughter. Weekly Meetings—Monday. Wednesday and Friday nights. Class Leaders Union. All the Class Leaders and their members are especially invited to Shiloh A. M. E. Church at 3 P.M. Sunday, March 6th. Take the York Road or St. Paul street car, church at the corner of Barclay and Merriman avenue. a TT | gee eta WEIR Fern as ele ngig gel soe Rae Rind Me a ana ee eee SpE ef | BISK JUBILEE: SINGERS. | z ‘The | gestinisenec eee ST fg MM. “TREGOR @ SONS | Young Negroes | ... chines weet WC dav School Foye VANES Bla. ‘ SONS : Praised by Douglass. rs sar ata | a tM | ; vce Bec Sunday=School /é"” ys cage Superior Hair Dressing a ing 001 not ashamed of’ the music of the} —— y , slaves, for it was the seer sting of INTERNATIONAL LESSON come | x HIGHLY PERFUMED. m, a their affieted souls that burried on Aiuwie LOW MARGE 0 £ —— d ¥ i ‘ * OUR WORKMAN USESHIS = ‘Most Progressive Era tothe History of tho "2.5", cutig wien ene Nesto race a! — HE HEAD AND BETTER TOOLS. a Race Since Freedem—Large Number of | that it 1s constantly trying to getaway ' guysest: Jesus, the Healer, Matt, S: | 9 & | THEwEs? eae es Capable Men Holding Positions of toc et axothas ward asbam- }""5-17—Commit to Memory. % does in 11 Days as Macn as ae —_———_ Bias 8 DIRECTIONS Trust and’Responsiblity—Views of God intends to make slavery we! ‘Verses 2, 0, a German Dass rie Pani Sane Beware of Bad Teer ere Be Ss atest blessing in due time that ever! = 5 1¢ Boss: x eerie RRO oe aaa a 3 W. S. Buchanan Presented, | greatest blessing in due time th ei LR Worksenl Matter of Progres % Imitations iiiedineeesateae es - ok i To use, rub thor: : ‘men. More young men of the Negro race are In responsible positions todas than has been true of any other period ‘of our bistory siuce freedom, and in most cases they are making good. Professor Walter S. Buchanan, the mewly elected president of the Agri- cultural and Mechanical College For Negroes, located at Normal, Ala.. is ‘one of those young men who by sheer merit and perseverance has made his way to the front. Mr. Buchanan is a graduate of Har- ward college. and he is not yet thirty. Hee succeeded the late Professor Wil- Ham H. Couucill as president of the Agricultural and Mechanicil college ‘when there were a dozen applicants in €he field, all of them strong avd ex- perienced seboo! men. His work in the few short months @bat be has beeu at Normal proves ‘the choice to have been a happy one and shows him to be péssessed of more than ordinary executive ability. ‘The school in all of its work equals its cecord in its most prosperous days, and there is 2 complete absence of any friction. If possible more stress is being plac- ed upon the acquirement of technical knowledge, and the institution Is be- coming iv trath an agricultural and mechanical collece. A recent address delivered by President Buchanan at Birmingham shows bim to be a broad thinker, with 2 comprehensive grasp of the real racial situation in the south, We carefully. reviewed the social and economic relations between the ruces from skivery untit the present day and gave some wholesome advice to is people. In the course of bis re- marks he said: ‘As grave as have been the errors on ‘both sides and as frritating as is the ef- Zect of them upon our social fabric, they have not becn sufficient to break the bond of mutual friendship and helpfulness Which malts the Negro and the southern: White man the best of business partners. And this is the sum total of all the say- ang grace in the race problem—that the South Is loud in its praise of the Negro a3 a laborer and gives him abundant op- portunity to earn & livelihood, ‘This fact Shove ali others Is to be the keystone in he arch of raco readjustment, ‘The tar- ger relation between the races Is the re- Yation: between capital and labor, and st io in this relationship that we muse maxe ‘good ag eficient and responsible produc- ‘fre or yield our places to the Invading Hordes of Europe. Despite the various acls'of legislative Injustice and Individ- ual cruelty, the whites and blacks of the _sowh,love ‘and understand each other as foreigners can never hope to be loved and ‘anderstood by tem. But in the long run efficiency and reliability. win, Perhaps you think { overestimate the fmportance of our scrvant class as mai ‘ers of sentiment, but 1 am reminded of Nehemiah, who’ escaped tnto Persia. ‘where hie ater became cup bearer to whe King. This servant was a member of an ‘oppressed! and despised race, but xs a Servant he was s0 loyal and spotless that through him the king he served devel- ‘oped @ Kindly spirit of sympathy for his ‘owntroiiden race, so much so that when Nehemiah requested of the King that he tbe allowed to return to Jerusalem to re- Bulla the wails of the elty the King not _ only. granted him pormission, but sent along a whole army to protect and assist fn the operations. May we not reach she hearts of those we serve In the same way and 0 réap great and lasting benefits for 4 the race? ~" Service Is soveretguty. We should strive ‘9 acquire the habit of doing litle things well, of doing common things in an un- common manner. We should not waste ime complaining about the fact that for generations to come we are to be the Rewers of wood and the drawers of wa- fer, but should rather acknowledge the fact and strive to excel In our varlous “fines of endeavor, letting no man be more honest, dutiful and Christian hearted than wwe, realizing the fact that evolution 1s a slow but sure cure for most of our pres- ‘ent elvie ils and that faster and faster and more and more ail men atlke are bo- tng admitted into that greatest of al fel toweh{ps—the aristocracy of character in the kingdom of service. ‘This responsibility of leadership constt- tutes a holy moral obligation resting on the shoulders of the white people, and they cannot ignore or abuse ft and reach ‘the bighest development. And, white it is mie that the white man cannot hold the Nogro down without staying down with aim, it Is equally (rue that the Negro ean make no suro and permanent progress without the friendly ‘co-operation of the whites amons whom he lives, Therefore 6" should strive to cultivate the ‘felend. ship of the whites, and the whites should eatrive with us for the same end. And ‘white men who disregard the offorts of Ghritty, “seit respecting Negroes to win * gheir sympathy and esteem through clean - Aiving, right thinking, honest toil and hab: tts of thrift and ceonomy show by thet very indiffereace that they have no hom- ‘age for virtue clothed In black, no nono! for integrity. of characier In men of color and no respect for the hisliest and noblest human passions when found in a black man’s heart, and thus are lost the surest powers of leadership which one race ha: - Gyer another, and thus are the winds ~ @lscord sown in the bowels of: our elvi prosperity. een © can aU RR ea am. coin A bb Scie Ten churches, the Young Men's Christian association and a group of trained nurses tool part in the grand kirmess in ald of the Howard Colored ‘Orphan asylum, which came to a suc- ‘cessful close-at Jefferson hall, Brook- fyn, on Saturday, Feb. 28, Superio- tendent J. H. Gordon and bis cowork- ers are much pleased with the Gnan- lal results. ‘Help For Coléman Industrial School. Interest’ in the Coleman Industrial ‘fchool For Afro-Americun Boys at =Pittsburg 1s on the Increase, At a “aieeting recdntly’held at the school a “Lindsay club’ of'100 persons. composed {af both eyes, was organized. The club sell work in harmony: withiand for the Feest interest of the said instiration. > “FISK” JUBILEE SINGERS. Made Gladstone “Weép and Were Praised b, Douglass. For once the edtior of this paper {s not ashamed of’ the music of the slaves, for it was the sweet strains of their afificted souls that burried on the war and gave them liberty. ‘The trouble with the Negro race is thut it Is constantly trying to get away from itself, of, in other words, asbam- ed of its people. God intends to make slavery the greatest blessing in due time that ever crowned a race of people. Could we chunge our hair and color, making the latter white as snow and the former straight and golden, so belp us God we would not do it! To be a manly man under ott color and Kinky hale and eutich our soul by singing the sweet soul,gougs of our slave mothers and fathers is our bighest ambition, Slavery has made of the Negro race a musical people, and when they learn it by note the whole world will bow to its sweet strains. The Fisk Jubilee Singers made Gladstone weep and praise, and once when Fred Douglass was ia Paris a reception was given him, and bebind closed doors they hada Negro girl who was attending fa school of umusical culture, and when Mr, Douglass was at the bighest pitct of jollity forth came the sweet melody of “Steal Away to Jesus,” and all was silent. Finally Douglass said, “No one can sing that way but my people.” ‘Phe folding doors opened wide, and there stocd a Negro gitl with arms outstretched wide. Douglass advanced without an Introduction, embraced ber and wept with jor, and the young Negro who is ashamed of the music of his slave ancestors is a fop aud a menace to the rice—Ploueer Press, Martivaburg, W. Ya. SCIENTISTS ORGANIZED. Charles M. Thomas Instigator of Im- portant Movement In Washington. A movement scarcely less significant than the founding of the Nationa! Ne- gro academy bas culminated in the formation at Washington of the As- sociation of Colored Scientists. The Jdea originated with Charles M. ‘Thomas, the ever alert and progressive jnstructor In scleuce methods in nor- mal school No, 2, who is the secretary aud “drive wheel” of the organization. Professor H. C. Scurlock, professor of chemistry et Howard university, 1s temporary president: N, BE, Weather- less, head of the department of scfence in M Street bigh school, Is vice presi- dent; other olficers are to be elected. A largely attended meeting, held re- cently ia the library of normal school No, 2, was addressed by Dr. Barton W. Everran of the United States fish com- mission and a member of the leading scientific associations of the country. ‘The members of the initial local sec- tion are: ‘M Street kigh school—A. U. Cralg. H. C. Pouglas, W. P. Montgomery, Eleanor J, Datcher, Mineola Kirkland and W. L. Sunith, Armstrong ‘echnical high school— Dr. Sura W. Brown, A. C. Newman, Benjamin Wasbirgton, Francis De Sales Smith and M, Cowan. Normal school No, 2—Mary O'H. Williamson and Charles M. Thomas. ‘The organization of the local section svill include subsectioas on administra- tion, pubileation, physical science, chemical science, biological science, soelological science and such other branches as may Ue found necessary from time to time, UNAUTHORIZED ACTION. Purpose of Morris Brown College ‘Should Net Be Changed. Editor Sol C, Joknson of the Sa- vanuah (Gu.) Tribune is uot ip favor of changing the purpose of Morris Brown college at Atlunta and says: “Phe agitation ia sume quarters to industriallze Morris Brown college is very unfortunate. ‘This Is an institu- tion connected with a great church. Its purpose is to educate students for service as teachers, preucbers and mis- slonaries, As we bave been Informed that this institetion was eever intend- ed for av Industrial school azd it ts oniy recently that this idea bas been presented. aed in an tuauthorized way, the lendets in the arent A. M. E. ehurel should pit down the present differences aud make Morris Brows whitt It is destined to be." Valuable Addition to Hospital Staff. Dr. Frauk F. Uavis has been ap- poiured n member of the stuf of the tuberculosis elinle recently established in counection with the Frecdman's lus- pital at Washingtou. ‘The appointment is an escellent one, and Dr, Davis’ thor- ough knowledge of the latest methods In sanitativn will render his serviées of inestimable value to the new system that is beiug put into practice by the medical authorities there. Leading Business Organization. ‘The Washington commercial council. though young in poiut of age, has be- come the leading local businses organ- ization of the nation’s capital. Im han- dling the Banks-Mound Bayou meetin recently the promoters of the council showed what can be, accomplished when men work together in harmony imbued with 2 spirit of mutuat help- fulness. — Charleston (WW. Va) Advo- cate, United Colored Democrats Active. Eighty-seven members of the Six- teenth assembly district branch of the United Colored Democracy recently met at Couey Island, New York, and clected officers for the eusuing year. They are the following: Archie B. Davis, president; Andrew Hubert, vlee President; Walter Stewart, secretary; Thomas Stokes, treasurer, ard Q. W. Fulcher, leader. . Pe he | Sunday-= School INTERNATIONAL LESSON COM- MENTS FOR MARCH 6, | _ Subjert: Jesus, the Healer, Matt, S: ; £-17—Commit to Memory. Verses 2, 3. GOLDEN TEXT.—"Hinselt took our infirmities and bare our sick- nesees."” Matt. S:17. 5 TRC—Anrit and atiasummer A. PLhACE.—Capernaum. EXPOSITION.—I. Jesus Cleans- ing a Leper. It required much faith to come to Jesus, for no leper had ever been cleansed -by man, and as far as the record goes, Jesus had cleansed no lepers before this. He was dead in earnest, kneeling down and falling on his face (Mk. 1:40; Lu. 5:12). The leper’s prayer was brief and right to the point. It dis- played great faith in the Lord Jesus, faith that He was able to do what He would. It was, however, Imperfect faith. He had perfect confidence in Jesus’ ability, but doubted His will- ineness to help. Many to-dey put the “it” just where the leper did, on the willingness of Josus to help. ‘If there Is any “if” in regard to a blessing sought of Jesus Christ, it belongs, not on His willingness nor power, but on our faith (Mk. 9:22, 22). Tmper- fect as the leper's faith was, Jesus responded to it. He Is just the same to-day, (Heb. 1:8). It was Christ's compassion, not the leper’s unworthi- ness, that led Jesus to answer the leper's prayer (MK. 1:41: cf. Matt 14:14), Jesus exerted His healing power by a touch.. That touch was an act of great compassion, for it wonld make Jesus Himself ceremon|- ally unclean. He took the lener’s un- cleanness upon Himself that He ‘might make the leper clean (ef. 2 Cor. 5:21). ‘There is many a taoral Jeper to-day needing the touch of a ‘clean hand. This “I will” o€ Jesus ‘taken In its contest nroves His dlvin- ity (of. Gen, 1:3; Ps, 23:9; Mk. 4: 49), The leprosy left immediately: the cleausing was complete, Jesus, nnlike modern healers, avoided pub- Heity. IT. Jesus Healing the Centurion's Servant, 3-13. ‘This centurion occu- pied a much’ hizher social position than Jesus, but he recognized the in- finite sunetiority of Jesus to himselt (of. Lu. 7:6, 7). It Matthew's Gospel contained the only account, we would get the impression that the centurion came at once himself, but he certainly aid not until after he bad sent the Jewish elders and his friends (Lu. 7:2, 6). It was a deep sense of per- sonal nworthiness that kept him back from the personal approach to Jess, though the earnestness of his desire for his slave 2nd the thought that he was not worthy for Jesus to come under his roof sent him out at Hast to meet Him and save Him the ‘trouble of coming further, His ten- ‘der care for tie siave is only second fin beauty to the simplicity and strength of his faith (ef, Lu. 7:25 contrast 1 Sam, 30:13), The case 'was desperate. The Iad was at the | point of death (Lu. 7:2). There was uo one else who could kelp him but Jesus: but there is nothing too hard ‘for Him, and we can always turn to Him when there is no other place to go. ‘The centurion built his faith juron what he had “heard ‘concerning Jesus" (ef, Rom. 10:17). He who | witnesses for Jesus never knows what | may come of iils testimony, The cen- turion's prayer was short and definite, “How gracious the Lord's answer. “I ‘will come and heal bin.” Jesus said “T will come” because He was invited. He is always ready to accept an tnv!- tation to any home or heart (Rev. 3:20). “He is worthiy’” had been the testimony concerning him by the Jew- ish elders (Lu. 7:4). “I am not worthy" was his testimony concern- ing himself. The man who thinks himself most unworthy is the one who Is most Ikely to be thought worthy by others, and he Is always the surest to get a blessing from God (Ps. 10:17; Lu. 18:10-14), Tho Roman soldier had got a glimpse of the deity of Christ. He considered sickness to be as absolutely subject to the word of Jesus as were bis sub jects to his own word. Thank God the ceaturlon was right about that (cf. Luu, 4:35, 26, 29; Mk. 4:39; Jno 11:43, 44), "Jesus marveled at the centurion’s faith. He had met so lit tle faith on earth that to find so grea! faith in such 4 quarter was astonish: lug, He not only wondered at the centurion's faith, He commended | (ef. Matt, 15:28). Faith {s a very pleasing thing to Christ (Heb. 11:5 6; Jno, 6:29), In the two instances where Jesus commended faith It wa: a Gentlle who was the believer. In this heathen's faith Jesus got 5 glimpse of the great coming day wher the Gentiles would be gathered tc Him (¥. 11). Til, ‘Jesus Healing Peter's Wife's Mother, 14-17. The family invited Jesus to dinner, and well were the: repaid. It always does pay to invit Jesus to our bomes (cf, Matt. 25:37 140, $4). Jesus could heal at a dis | tance, but He loved to get right tc \ the aMicted one. He touched het SATS YANKEES. | BA BIAS oun WORK UES *& German Docs ina Month, Says a the Boss of the Lauchhammer & Workse-A Matter of Progress i og _siveness Rather than Skill. E TjUSAMAMAYIA PES MAYAVS IIPS It is not often that e German manu: facturer will admit when he comes over here that there is really some, ‘thing ‘better in this country than his own country produces, but Dr. Jo- seph Hollenbauer, general manager of the Lauchbammer company, which turns out bridges, structural steel for bulldings and bronze monuments, says that American tools are far more wp to date than German tools and that American workmen use thelr brains more, than do German werk men. Dr. Hollendauer arrived from Ew rope on his way to San Francisco, as he sald, to learn something. “T came over here the first time in 1806.” he said, “and 1 remained two years at the La Salle Zine Works tn Ilinols, one of the proprietors of which is a relative of mine. T think I learned something then. Then 1 came here again ten years afterward, and again and again, and each time T have learned something. “Our works are not more than one tenth the size of the Krupp concern, but in our rolling mills and steel works we employ 4,100 men. We have two plants in Prussia and two in Sax- ony. Our output per year amounts to $3,000,000 marks, which Is more than $8,000,000. We have men working in yarious parts of Europe, in Africa and in South America, building bridges and doing steel and iron construction work. “We also make machinery for trop and steel works, and in our bronze works we turn out a great many mon uments. “You have a good number of our | monuments in this country, notably | the Schiller and Goethe in Cleveland, : and others in Philadelpaia, Milwaw kee and elsewhere. “ have tried in vain to get our German workmen to become well e1: ueated and to work in the spirit that Americans work, to show some ind! viduality and initiative. I talked over my efforts in this direction the other day with Dr. Benjamin {de Wheeler, president of the University of Calf fornia, who bas been making a tour of Germany. He seemed to thinlc ‘that German workmen are too much ‘on the lookout for their own personal “safety and are unwilling to take risks. "Mind you, the German workmen are very skilful, and what they do ‘they do well. But the American workman prepares his tools for a week, and at the end of three days he has done a week's work, and he sharpens them aguin. The German workman sharpens his tools for a | week, and he works with them a | eek Before sharpening, them, seni. The German workman is content to work with old fashioned tools. He does not care for good tools of the most modern make, The result is that it takes him a month to turn | out work that a good American work: man would accomplish In eleven days. “Why, a few years ago I bought a | lat of modern tools in the United | States ond made presents of thom to our workmen. Did they use them? No. They were used. to the tools that their fathers had used and with which they had been trained, and the improved implements were quickly discarded. And yet it you bring those same German workmen to America within a month they will be doing as much work as the average native workman and of course earning more money than they did at home. They are skilful enough about thelr work in Germany, but very few of them work with thelr Intellects. “Now I have come over again to do some more studying. 1 have brought over one of my head en- gineers to study the transmission of electrical power long distances, anil we are going to San Franotscd? for that purpose, I saw an example o} that out there four years ago, and we afte about to make an application of the principle for ourselves. We have-decided to generate all the elec tricity for our plants in one place Lauchhammer, and it will be neces: sary to transmit it as far as thirty: j eight miles."—New York Sun. Noble Bleod and a Boil. G. L. Bartholomew, our popular shoemaker, whose ancestors were of noble blood, say that if all goes well with him for another year he will be prepared to paint his house an elegant drab with green trimmings. Good for George. Would that wo had more lke bim in Titonka, ‘The Topic is grieved to record that Herman Nelson, the genlal and popular banker, is suffering with a bel. * * * He was standing up when we interviewed him the other doy.—Titonka (Ja.) Topic. Akron, Onto, is the home of four teen rubber factories. The total cap- {talization is about $25,000,000, These companies employ ‘between 11,000 and 12,000 petsons. But few” of the heroes In novels, submits the Obicago News, would: be ‘able to make good-in real life. = fees Bee 0 as Pete a ee -°M. TREGOR @ SONS” Superior Hair Dressing HIGHLY PERFUMED. ‘ & THEBES! ees = ee ee «(DIRECTIONS Beware of Bad | =| — Imitations © HSI fama To use, rub thor- ————— RT aie) | guehly into the None Genuine 5 SMM) Com theta te Without cet tuemmey, © Suit Style Original Photo BRR GS ae Sovanion Ham Daessio For cleansing the Scaip and re- Is recommended by testimonials | moving Dandruff, use our ARABAm from tar and nearas the finert Hair|Sxaxroo Crea. 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President Taft Getting Busy Long Looked For Political Recognition of Afro-Americans by the National Administration Beginning to Heave In Sight. Deputy Sheriff Woods and Inspector Smith Making Good. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The tidal wave of political recognition of Afro-Americans recently set in motion by Mayor Herman C. Baehr of Cleveland. O.. in the appointment of some twenty-three or more capable men to office seems to be having a good effect in other sections of the country. We were shocked by news from Washington on Feb. 23 stating that President Taft had awakened from a long, deep sleep in which he had experienced in a dream the passing of the Republican party from its high and laudable place in national politics. [Image of a man in a suit and tie]. INSPECTOR W. H. SMITH. In order to appease his conscience and to at least appear like a Republican of high estate he wrote out the following appointments for two Afro-Americans: Nelson Crews of Kansas City, Mo., special agent of the department of agriculture, and W. D. Johnson of Kentucky, special agent of the general land office. In politics as in other walks of life the surest signs of progress are unrest, agitation, effort, ambition and persistence. And this reminds me of a statement made some years ago by the Hon. Stewart L. Woodford before the Brooklyn Literary union when the indomitable T. McCants Stewart was president of that organization. Mr. Woodford, speaking as a Republican, said, "We never freed the slaves until we had to, and we will never accord to them as freemen all the rights and privileges vouchsafed to American citizens until we have to." True it is that he who would be free must himself strike the first blow. The recent appointment of W. II. Smith as district inspector for the department of buildings in Cleveland, O., is an evidence that the prepared man gets the job, whether in public or private service. Mr. Smith is a practical builder and contractor, and his management of the affairs of his department is giving general satisfaction. 2 DEPTY SHERIFF S. E. WOODS. tion, and he will use his position with an eye single to the good of the public. Men of tact and business experience see in Mr. Smith the possibilities of men of our race to fill important positions with ability. In the Hou. Samuel E. Woods, deputy sheriff of Cuyahoga county, O. the race has another man of merri who in a quiet way is making a name for himself in the political arena. Mr. Woods is one of the leading politicians of Cleveland and a man to be reckoned with when it comes to deciding between men and measures in the interest of the race and the Republican party. May he long wear the badge of his office with credit to himself and honor to the race. Rector's Guild Reception March 29. The annual Easter reception of the rector's guild of St. Angustine P. E. mission, north side, Pittsburg, will be held at Odd Fellows' hall on Tuesday evening, March 29. It will be a strictly invitation affair, and all members are requested to send to the committee of arrangements a list of their guests on or before the 15th inst. Mary Children, Are Sickly. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Children's Home, New York, cure Feveri- nesses, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Disorders and Destroy Worms. Atail Drummets' 25c. Samplemple FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Boy, N. X. Iowa has 1,629 banks, or one for every 1,380 inhabitants. Kansas is next, with one bank for every 1,500 people. For COLDS and GRIP. Hick's CAPDINE is the best remedy-relieves the aching and feverishness-cures the Cold and restores normal conditions. It's lumbago-offects immediately. 10c. 25c. and 50c., at drug stores. A discarded automobile tire makes a good life preserver. Its buoyancy is sufficient to keep several persons afloat. Only One "Bromo Quinine," That is Laxative Bromine Quinine. Look for the signature of E. W. Grove. Used the World over to Carve a Gold in One Day. 25c. William Jackson, of Thirst, England, who recently died, was the oldest English Odd Fellow. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take as candy. The compass was first used in navigation about 1250 A. D. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething, softens throgs, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colds. 25c a bottle. The lighthouse service in 1909 was $5,357,000. Love to Our Renders. Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago, for 48-pages illustrated Eye Book Free. Write all about Your Eye Trouble and they will advise as to the Prop. Application of the Murine Eye Remedies in Your Special Case. Your Drugnet will tell you that Murine Relief Cream Works. Doesn't Smart, Soothes Eyes Pain, and sells for $3c. Try It in Your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes, for Scaly Eyelids and Granulation. A Defeated Conscience. George W. Martin, secretary of the Kansas State Historical Society, tells a story about an early day Kansas justice of the peace, who will be nameless here: "This J. P.," said Mr. Martin, "would marry a couple one day as justice of the peace and divorce them next day as notary public." One time, as the story ran, a man surrendered himself to this J. P. "An' phwat's the matter?" asked the judge. "I killed a man out here on the prairie in a fight." was the reply. "I want to give myself up." "You did kill him, sor?" asked the J. P. "Yes, sir," was the reply. "Who saw you?" asked the J. P. "Nobody." "An' nobody saw you kill him?" No. sir; just we two were there. "An' you're shure nobody saw you?" reiterated the J. P. "Of course I'm sure," was the reply. "Thin you're discharged," said the J. P., bringing his flat down on the table. "I can't get on our cart, can youinate yourself." Fifty dollars, please." —Kansas City Journal No Snob. During the French Revolution a thief and a marquis jolted in a tumbril side by side through the wild streets of Paris on the way to the guillotine, while a vencible priest tried to console their terrible last ride with moral reflections. "A bas la noblesse!" Down with the aristocrats!" shouted the red-capped mob. Thereupon the thief rose in the cart and cried: "My friends, you deceive yourselves. I am not an aristocrat. I am thief." The priest plucked him by the sleeve, saying, reproachfully: "Sit down. This is no time for vanity." A GOOD CHANGE The wrong food and drink causes a lot of trouble in this world. To change the food is the first duty of every person that is ill, particularly from stomach and nervous trouble. As an illustration: A lady in Mo, has with her husband, been brought around to health again by leaving off coffee and some articles of food that did not agree with them. They began using Postum and Grape-Nuts food. She says: "For a number of years I suffered with stomach and bowel trouble, which kept getting worse, until I was very ill most of the time. About four years ago I left off coffee and began taking Postum. My stomach and bowels improved right along, but I was so reduced in flesh and so nervous that the least thing would overcome me. "Then I changed my food and began using Grape-Nuts in addition to Postum. I lived on these two principally for about four months. Day by day I gained in flesh and strength until now the nervous trouble has entirely disappeared and I feel that I owe my life and health to Postum and Grape-Nuts. "Husband is 73 years old and he was troubled, for a long time, with occasional cramps, and slept badly. Finally I prevailed upon him to leave off coffee and take Postum. He had stood out for a long time, but after he tried Postum for a few days he found that he could sleep and that his cramps disappeared. He was satisfied and has never gone back to coffee. "I have a brother in California who has been using Postum for several years; his whole family use it also because they have had such good results from it." Look in pigs. for the little book, "The Road to Wellville." "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest. CONVINCING PROOF Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound What is the use of procrastinating in the face of such evidence as the following letters represent? If you are a sick woman or know one who is, what sensible reason have you for not giving Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial? For 30 years we have been publishing such testimonial letters as these—thousands of them—they are genuine and honest, too, every one of them. Mrs. S. J. Barber says: "I think Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the best medicine in the world for women—and I feel it my duty to let others know the good it has done for me. Three years ago I had a tumor which the doctor said would have Mrs. George May says: "No one knows what I have suffered from female troubles, neuralgia pains, and backache. My doctor said he could not give me anything to cure it. Through the advice of a friend I began to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound, and the pain soon disappeared. I continued its use and am now in perfect health. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been a God-send to me as I believe I should have been in my grave if it had not been for Mrs. Pinkham's advice and Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound." —Mrs. GEORGE MAY, 88 4th Ave. Paterson, N.J. Mrs. W. K. Housh says: "I have been completely cured of a severe female trouble by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and want to recommend it to all suffering women." —Mrs. W. K. Housh, 7 Eastview Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio. Because your case is a difficult one, doctors having done you no good, do not continue to suffer without giving Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound A. in cases of female fills, as with inflammation, ulceration, displacements, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, etc. For 50 years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. No sick woman does justice to herself who will not try this famous medicine. Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and has thousands of cures to its credit. Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health free of charge. Address Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. London business men will build an aerodrome to cost $50,000, at Hendon, one of the suburbs of the British metropolis. For HEADACHE—Hicks' CAPUDINE from Colds, Heat, Stomach or Nervous System, will relieve you if your liquid-tolerant to take as immediately. Try it. 10c., 25c, and 50c. at drug stores. In the Belgium parliament there is an aged minimum of 25 for deputies and 40 for senators. Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days, Pazo Dimention, is guaranteed to cure any case of stench, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50c. The wind guage on shipboard registers up to 105 miles an hour, which is as much speed as anyone expects. Alen's Lung Bolsum is the old reliable cough remedy. Found in every drug store, and practically every home. 3 sizes. In one hot day last summer no fewer than 9,000 persons made use of one of New York's public baths. Itch cured in 20 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists. Dublin's famous evening paper, Sinn Fein, has ceased publication. Facts for Weak Women Nine-tenths of all the sickness of women is due to some derangement or disease of the organs distinctly feminine. Such sickness can be cured—is cured every day by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription It Makes Weak Women Strong, Sick Women Well. It acts directly on the organs affected and is at the same time a general restorative tonic for the whole system. It cures female complaint right in the privacy of home. It makes unnecessary the disagreeable questioning, examinations and local treatment so universally insisted upon by doctors, and so abhorrent to every modest woman. We shall not particularize here as to the symptoms of those peculiar affections incident to women, but those wanting full information as to their symptoms and means of positive cure are referred to. Pope Caleb Common Sense Medical Adviser - 100 pages, newly revised and up-to-date Edition, sent free on receipt of 21 one-cent stamps to cover cost of mailing only; or, in cloth binding for 31 stamps. Address Dr. R. V. Fierce, Buffalo, N.Y. Way The Right Way Venezuela has 5,000 miles of telegraph. B. N. U, 9. B. N. U, 9. Mrs. S. J. Barber says: "I think Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable 'Compound is the best medicine in the world for women—and I feel it my duty to let others know the good it has done for me. Three years ago I lost which the doctor said, would have "I think Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable "Compound is the best medicine in the world for women—and I feel it my duty to let others know the good it has done for me. Three years ago I had a tumor or which the doctor said would have to be removed by an operation or I could not live more than a year, or two, at most. I wrote Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass., for advice, and took 14 bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and today the tumor is gone and I am a perfectly well woman. I hope my testimonial will be of benefit to others." — Mrs. S. J. BARLEE, Scott, N. Y. Mrs. E. F. Hayes says: "I was under the doctor's treatment for a fibroid tumor. I suffered with pain, soreness, bloating, and could not walk or stand on my feet any length of time. I wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for advice, followed her directions and "I was under the doctor's treatment for a fibroid tumor. I suffered with pain, soreness, bloating, and could not walk or stand on my feet any length of time. I was told Pinkham for advice, followed her directions and took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. To-day I am a well woman, the tumor was expelled and my whole system strengthened. I advise all women who are afflicted with tumors or female troubles to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound." — Mrs. E. E. F. HAYES, 1880 Washington St. Boston, Mass. Morgan's Tale of a Minister. J. Pierpont Morgan, at the recent diocean convention in New York, amused a group of clergymen with a story of a minister. "He was as ignorant, this good man, of financial matters," said Mr. Morgan, "as the average financier is ignorant of matters ecclesiastical. The first he had ever got in his life—and took it to a bank for payment. "But you must indorse the check,' said the paying teller, returning it through his little window. "Indorse it?' said the old minister, in a puzzled tone. "Yes. of course. It must be indorsed on the back." "I see," said the minister. And, turning the check over, he wrote across the back of it: "I heartily endorse this check."—Cincinnati Enquirer. Impossible to find anything better for sidecase, rackache or stitches than Perry Davis's Paintkiller, 29c., 38c. and 86c. Despite the great demand for it at home, the United States annually exports more than 16,000,000 gallons of turpentine, more than all the rest of the world combined produces. In All Cases of DISTEMPER, PINK EYE, INFLUENZA, COLDS, ETC. Of All Horses, Brood Mares, Colts, Stallions, is to On their tongues or in the feed put Spohn's Liquid on the blood and glands. It is rinses the disease by expelling the disease germ. It wards off the trouble on the blood and glands. It is rinses the disease from anything injurious. A child can safely take in 50 cets and $1.00; $5.00 and $10.00 the dozen. Sold by the manufacturer, or sent, express, paid by the manufacturer. PATENTS Trade-Marks, Pensions, Bounty Pay, Claims Against the Gov- ernment, Soliciting Address W. H. WILLS, Atty-at-Law 312 Ind. Ave. Washington, D. C. 2 YEARS' PRACTICE. "No one knows what I have suffered from female troubles, neuralgia pains, and backache. My doctor said he could not give me anything to cure it. Through the advice of a friend I began to use Lydia Vere. Pinkham's Vere. "I have been completely cured of a severe female trouble by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and want to recommend it to all suffering women." —Mrs. W. K. Housh, 7 Eastview Ave., Chicago, Ohio. LYDA E PINNAM A Masterful Addrets Delivered By Dr. DuBois Upon the Life of John Brown. That the ultimate triumph of the Negro would not come through com proasing questions affecting his interest, but would be the result of looking at conditions squarely and truthfully interpreting them was the view taken by Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, the noted sociologist and student of racial conditions in a lecture on "John Brown" Thursday night at Grace Presbyterian church. The lecture was held under the auspices of the local branch of the Niagara Movement, and Dr. G. R. Waller, president of the Baltimore branch introduced the speaker o the evening. Dr. DuBois has written a biography of John Brown, and the first part of his address was a masterful outline of the life of the abolitionist who became world famous because of his attempt to liberate the slaves at Harpers Ferry. He declared that John Brown was essentially a law abiding man. Taking up the race question, he said that while the acquisition of a half-billion of property and the large decrease in the illiteracy of the race showed great progress, this should not always pointed to as an offset to movements affecting the rights and privileges of the race. He averred men should sometimes pursue their ideals rather than the thing right at hand, citing Henry O Tanner, the artist, as one of many making heroic strivings for his ideals and eventually succeeding. After speaking of the assumed importance of the white man the world over, declaring that his mental and physical power was somewhat deteriorating and that his religion was full of hypocrisy, he said that the spirit of John Brown was needed today. "We black men, by the deprivation of nearly all political rights, have been knocked half way down," said Dr. DuBois and many honest and tried friends expect us to remain there, passive, patient inert; but we can not doit—forces of social gravity and rebound are too strong." Following the lecture Dr. DuBois was entertained at the home of Prof. Mason Hawkins. Good Hope To Lay Corner-Stone. The corner-stone of the newly remodeled hall of the Grand United Order of Good Hope, 657 W. Lexington street, will be laid next Sunday afternoon. At the same dedicatory exercises for the three-story addition erected in the rear of the hall will be held. Among those invited to speak are former Congressman Frank C. Wachter, Warner T. McGuinn, George W. F. McMechen and City Councilman Harry S. Cummings. The grand master of the Order, William G. Price, will deliver the opening address. The dedicatory sermon will be preached by Rev. C. H. Stepteau. Joseph A. Costen will lead the singing. Each member of the Order will be expected to contribute $1.00 toward defraying the expense of the improvements, which cost about $15,000. The board of directors of the Order is as follows: Messrs. Lloyd Palmer, Alfred Nixon, W. H. Garrett, W. G. Price, James H. Biddle, Benjamin Langston, Joseph A. Coston. Frank B. Merrill, John Minnis, Clarence Bush, W. C. Cornish and J. Heury Brown. A Pleasant At Home A. very pretty at home was tendered the Missys Anna Scott, Tiny Sampson and Emma Hall of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Thomas, of Ohio, by Mesdames George I. Simms and Allen Brown, of 1309 Division street. An enjoyable evening was spent by those present. Among those present were Mesdames: Melvine Braxton I. L. Thomos, Rufus White, Thomas Hill, and Wortham, Misses Florida and Bertie Sisco, Edna Frisby, Mamie Peck, Mable Mable Marlowe, Sarah Edwards, Alfretta Williams, Montery Jenkins, Viva Crosby, Belle Hall and Sarah Meyers. Mr. and Mrs. Carr Entertain Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carr, of 2037 Division street, entertained a number of friends on Friday evening of last week, in honor of Mr. Cari's birthday. The evening was delightfully spent, music being furnished by Prof A. J. Johnson, after which a delightful repast was served. The decorations were very handsome and show the good taste of the hostesses. Among those present were: Mrs. Henry Countee, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Kelson, Mrs. Bowman and others. Sharp Street Choir Regonsiders Invitation to Sing at White Church When They Hear That Rotten Eggs Might Come Their Way. The choir of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, which had been invited to sing an oratorio at McKendree M. E. Church (white) at Arlington, did not fulfill the engagement. The choir, which is one of the best in the city, and is under the direction of Mrs. Annie Hazel-Lee, had been invited by Mr. C. T. Wright, as official of the Arlington Church. A well known member of McKendree Church, so the story runs, who is opposed to his pastor, started some unfavorable talk down town against the invited choir. Some enterprising reporters on the daily papers got hold of the story and declared that rotten eggs and other unfavorable things awaited the invited choir. Hence the pastor of Sharp Street Church saw to it that his choir countermanded their acceptance of the invitation. When seen by a representative of the Afro-American Ledger. Dr. Hughes said: "It was not any fear of a riot that caused us to stay away, but we only want to fill engagements where there is no opposition. Our choir has appeared several times in white churches, and last year when the Baltimore Conference met in Broadway M. E. Church, our choir sang the day Bishop Hamilton preached to the conference." A TRUE DREAM. Dreams He Is Arrested Wakes Up In Jail. Some men were telling each other the other night about what they considered the truest dream they had ever had, and one man took the prize by telling the following: "One night I dreamed I was arrested, and when I awoke I was actually in jail. I had been on a spree, and while insensible from rum had been carried to the station house. I was three-fourths drunk when brought out before the squire in the morning, and I never fully crime to my senses until I got in jail. It was there that I slept my drunk, dreamed of being arrested, and awoke to find himself in jail. Captain Simms Honored Mr. Charles W. Simms, past captain of William H. Watson, No. 6, Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias, was tendered a testimonial banquet by members of the company last Tuesday night. While Capt. Simms was at church twenty members of the company went to his home, 130 Richmond street, carrying all requisites for a banquet. When the genial Captain returned he found his home in charge of his comrades. The party invited their past captain to sit down to a table laden with good things. Toasts highly complimentary to him were responded to by all present, including Grand Chancellor George A. Watty. Captain Simms responded gracefully to the compliments. Col. Truly Hatchett, who acted as toastmaster presented the guest of honor a past captain's jewel, the gift of members of the company. The jewel was made by the S.W. Starks Company of Charleston, W. Va. The officers of the company include J. Howard Tolson, captain; Augustus, first lieutenant; Edward C. Hall, recorder, and Christopher C. Kent, treasurer, Others present were: J. H. Finney, Lloyd Palmer, J. H. T. Burton, John W. Lyles, E. W. Waters, James H. Cooper, Edward Powell, Henry Davis, Henry Oliver and John W. Carter. HE KNEW HIS BUSINESS "Delighted to See You"--Greetings a Minister Got From A Polite Constable. While walking down the street the other day, a minister was accosted by a courteous white man who said: "Is this the Rev. Mr. So-and-So" "It is" came the reply "Well, I am 'dee-lighted' to see you, and I have often heard people speak highly of you. By the way, you endorsed a note for a colored gentleman, Mr. Snand-So. The same has not been paid, and suit has been entered against you by the holder of the note. Will you kindly be down to the trial at Justice Blank's office?" said the courteous Constable as he showed the summons in the hand of the astonished minister. "He is certainly a 'Chesterfield'" remarked the minister as he dangled the summons in his hand, and gave a parting glance at the process server as he slowly disappeared in the dim distance. ADVERTISE A Birthday Reception and Surprise Was given on last Wednesday at the residence of Mr. Jno. W. Goodurn, of 2315 Division street in the honor of Mr. Theo. Roberts. Those present were, twelve members of Bishop A. W. Wayman Lodge 4739 Odd Fellows which was formed into an organization to be known as the P. N. F. Staff of Bishop A. W. Wayman Lodge, including the Lodge's Quartett. Mr. John C. Simpson was toastmaster for the evening. A number of presents were received and an enjoyable time was spent, others present were Messrs Wm. Martin, las. C. Robertson, Frederick Bell, George Langley, George Woods, Officers present were, John W. Goodwin, pres. Theo. Roberts V. Pres. Carter Clark, secty, las. Winstard, treas. Luther Byrd, chaplain, John Gib-Seargeant-ar-arms. --- Miss Lucy Gundy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Gundy, departed this life early Thursday morning at her home. 502 Ogston street, after a lingering illness. Her funeral will take place today at 2.30 o'clock. Suburban Notes-Govans Miss. Louise V. Jones, of Philadelphia, has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Nacy Page She has gone to Gloucester, Va., where will spend sometime with friends. The Golden Star of Govans gave their annual coron at Ziou M. E. Church, Thursday evening of last week, which was very successful. Misses Mabel Williams, Edith Lynch and Mr. Caspar Piggott, were mid winter gradutes of the colored High School. The young ladies have entered the Training school. Rev. J. O. Custis, of Shady Side spent Sunday in the city. In Memoriam GRIFFIN-In sad but loving but loving remembrance of our dear brother, Clarence W. Griffin, son of the late Wm. and Henrietta Griffin, who was killed 3 years ago to-day March 4th 1907. Asleep forevermore. Our hearts have been crushed and wounded. Our lives been made lonely sad, Which only the presence of his dear face. Could ever again make glad. By his loving brothers and Sisters. JACKSON—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother Rebecca A. who departed this life two years ago to-day, March 5th, 1908. Rest on dear mother thy labor is o'er Thy willing hands will toil no more A faithful mother kind and true A truer mother could not be found May she rest in peace, amen. By her husband and children ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice! Notice! Dr. J. H. Barnett, Specialist Skin and Scalp Diseases. Also a Shampooing Parlor Attached. Apply at 862 Park Avenue. W. A. RILEY. SHAVING PARLOR. Strictly up-to-date. All styles of hair cutting, 15 cents. Prompt service. 1537 Pennsylvania Avenue, Near Mc Mechen Street. Tuesday Feb. 22nd, Moses Hall, Prof. Dabney's Tuesday night class in dancing in conjunction with the celebrated Huntsmen's Band under the per social supervision of Prof. Fred Dabney will present one of the finest Musicales and Dance programs ever produced by a young band in this city before Tuesday afternoon and night, Feb. 22, 1910. Don't miss this rare treat. Matinee Dance from 4 till 7:30 P. M. Lafrance and German from 8:30 to 1 A. M. Admission to Matinee 20 Cents. Admission at night 25 Cents. N. B.—Prof. Dabney's School in Dancing at Moses Hall every Tuesday and Saturday night from 8:30 to 11:30. Matinee every Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 7:30. First lesson 25c., each lesson afterwards 15c. BRAIDS Combings Bought PUFFS Y. M. C. A., Buffet Luncheon, Candy and Apron Sale, Thursday and Friday Evenings, Marth 10th-11th. Music Each Evening. Supper 15 Cents. Oysters in every style. All candy home made. Special prices on aprons. Can get supper any time after 6 o'clock. Restaurant: Chas. Brown, Chr. Apron Counter: W. H. Beckett; Chr. Confectionary: W. F. DeBardeleben, Chr. Tickets Each Night, 5 Cents. The Beautiful Merry Milk Maids' Operetta Under the direction of Prof. L. Eilsworth Toomey, the popular instructor At Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, Dolphin and Etting Streets R. H. BUTLER GUARANTEES EVERY ARTICLE The Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Sunday School.... Presents in the Second of a Series of Recitals for 1910 [Management of L. Ellsworth Too my] Charles J. Mahoney, of Phiadelphia, Duplex Whistler and Tenor Soloist, assisted by Madam Annie Hazelton-Lee, Soprano and Miss Lillian Mae Hebron, Reader. Sunday School Auditorium. Thursday Evening, March 10th. Admission 25c. George A. Owens, Supt. John A. Holmes, Minister. 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 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 $0.00; 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. FELIX B. PYE, Sr. 102 E. Mulberry St. Near Calvert FUNERAL DIRECTOR BOTH PHONES-C. & P. Mt. Verdon 2003 Md. Courtland 1926. No branch offices. Not conacted 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 casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 4067 TO COLORED TENANT: A beautiful two-story six room house with bath, pantry, Latrobe stoves and range; also newly papered and painted throughout, at 1721 Baker Street, opposite Handy A. M. E. Chapel. For terms apply 931 Leadenhall Street. DON'T THROW YOUR OLD SHOES AWAY! You can have them, mended here for a very Low Price. No matter in what condition they are we guarantee to bring them in a perfect new shape. Look at our Prices: Men's soles, 30c. Heels, 15c. Hand sewed, 60c. Ladies and boys Lowest Prices. Best White Oak Leather used. Repairing in 15 minutes while you wait. THE TOWER OF THE TOMB OF THE KING IF NOT SO, SEE US FIRST WE CORRECT ALL MISTAKES FREE OF CHARGE THE HONEST SEWING MACHINE MAN 941 Druid Hill Avenue. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 2431-M REPEARED BY REQUEST. Beautiful Merry Milk Maids' Office Station of Prof. L. Ellsworth Toomey, the Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Dolphin and Etting Streets Friday Evening, March 21st, 8:00 UNDER AUSPICES OF THE BABY ASSOCIATION e, President. Mrs. Fannie Jo Machines On Trial BUTLER GUARANTEES EVERY IF NOT SO, SEE US FIRE WE CORRECT ALL MISTAKES FREE THE HONEST SEWING MACHINE 941 Druid Hill Avenue. C. & P. Phone B Britan Methodist Episcopal Sunday School in the Second of a Series of Recitals [Management of L. Ellsworth Too my] Ahoney, of Phiadelphia, Duplex White Assisted by Madam Ann Hazelton-Law and Miss Lillian Mae Hebron, Reader Pool Auditorium. Thursday Evening c. George A. Owens, Supt. John A. METROPOLITAN DEPARTMENT Penna. Ave. bet. McMechen and Wils dids, Notions, Ladies and Gents' Fri Groceries Bargains every Wednesday and T. G. MARSHALL PROCERIES & PROVISION Butter, Eggs and Poultry C. & P. Phone, Mt. Vernon 793-R 85 Dolphin St. Cor. Division THING.. B. BROWN, 2145 Division (Private Dwelling) And Cheapest House in Northwest hat suits, $2.50 to $10.00; separate con- tac; separate skirts, $1.00 to $6.00; trims to $1.50; men's overcoats, $1.50 to $2. Clothing for children very cheap; a Lace curtains for sale. All business in S. A. M. to 11 P. M. Terms reasonable. LIX B. PYE Mulberry St. Nea GENERAL DIRECT TONES—C. & P. Mt. Veruon 3603 Md. Co. es. Not conceived with any other firm. Offered to anyone who detects any person do- the name of Felix B. Pye, Sr. JOHN H. OWENS @ S. O. Collectakers & Embal- $75.00 FUNERALS $65.00. It worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray soak or walnut outside case; beautiful quay or white, to match casket, as desired. Up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, dried rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest desig- nal cost elsewhere. a charge for removal of remains from Hospi- ping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Com- St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. P. ORED TENANT: two-story six room house with bath, pail- rage; also newly papered and painted to street, opposite Handy A. M. E. Chapel Adenhall Street. NEW YOUR OLD SHOES AWAY! Give them mended here for a very Low Price they are we guarantee to bring them our Prices: Men's soles, 30c: Heels, 15 and boys Lowest Prices. Best White Oak minutes while you wait. ENHEIM, 705 Druid Hill Ave. BALTIMORE, MD. ```markdown ``` Persons sending articles for publication must sign name and address, not necessary for publication but for the protection of the publisher of the paper. Letters must have a two cent stamp placed upon it to insure proper delivery. All written matter must be fully prepaid. Because a letter is unsealed, gives it no right to a one cent postage. Mrs. Hettie A. Warren, widow of the late Rev. John A. Warren, who has been ill at the home of Mrs. Nancy Smith, 945 Druid Hill avenue, is convalescing. Mrs. W. S. Haynes, who has been ill at her home, 504 Baker street, is improving. Mr. R. C. Hammond, of Wilmington, Del., was a caller at the Afro-American office Thursday. Dr. L. H. Fenderson, the well-known dentist of Druid Hill avenue is confined to his home with a serious illness. His condition is considered precarious and his retura to health will be only by the very best of care and treatment. Mr. and Mrs. J. Chase of Washington gave a theatrical party Friday night in honor of Mrs. Yancy, of Boston. Rev. J. A. Young, of Kutrell, College, N. C. is expected in the city for a short stay. Rev. E. J. Gregg, pastor of St. John A. M. E. Church, was in New York Sunday. It is stated that the Rev. Gregg is considering a transfer to the First Episcopal District after Conference in May. Mr. William G. Strange, custopian of the Masonic Temple, is still confined to his home, 2439 Etting street. Rev. D. G. Mack, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church, W. Saratoga stree, had a slight attack of the la grippe last week. Miss Ida Cummings, president of the Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle is still confined to her home, on Druid Hill avenue. Mr. Robert L. Henson, of 1034 Argyle avenue, who has been serious ly ill at his home for the past six weeks, is now, through the skilled treatment of Dr. S. B. Hughes able to be out again to the pleasure of his many friends. Mrs. Leah Sample, who has been visiting in the city as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. B. E. Satchell, 612 Saratoga street, will leave for her home on Sunday. Saturday, March 5, is Donation Day at the Provident Hospital, which we are in need of, please leave yours. Mrs. Annie E. Durraud, of 1418 N. Mount street has returned home from a two weeks visit in Charlestown, W. Va., the guest of Miss Fannie E. Gray. The organ now in use by the Bethel A. M, E. Church in this city, has been purchased by Rev. C. A. Williams for the Bethel A. M. E. Church in Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. Clarence Dublin, of Raspburg gave a delightful tea in honor of Miss Cassell, of Atlantic City, on last Sunday evening. Mrs. Henry Contee, of Philadelphia was in the city last week, visiting friends. While here she was the guest of Mrs. Lucy Ford, of Argle avenue. Mrs. Johannah Jasper, who has been confined to her home with an attack of pleurisy, is slowly improving. Mrs. Georgie Lewis, who has been confined to her home in Stockton street, is able to be out again Mrs. Jennie Steward and Alice Davis, of Chattolance, Md., were in Washington on Thursday February 24 to the wedding of Miss Eva Bell's wedding at 412 N. street N. W. 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. There are two four year's Scholarships offered by the Citizens' Committee of Morgan College Fund, to the contestants-selling the largest number of "Scholarship Tickets" at 10 cents each. Those desiring to enter the contest, may get full information by sending names and addresses to E. B. TAYLOR, Chairman, 886 Linden Avenue. 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.