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VOL. XVIII. NO. 25. STATE UNIVERSITY A LEADING INSTITUTION STATE UNIVERSITY A LEADING INSTITUTION ATTENDS A BIG WEDDING; STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND A MEETING OF DOCTORS. All Of These In One Week—Rides In A Carriage As A Member of The Family At A Wedding and Thinks It Is A Great Thing—Kentucky State University and Its President—A Great Work For The Uplift Of The Race Going on—Talks of The Doctors COL. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Birmingham, Ala. I have had a great time since I took my pen in hand to write you a few lines last and I expect to have a still greater time in another way and at another time. I have been to a wedding, to a meeting of teachers and a meeting of the doctors all in one week, and I am just brim full of information, saying nothing about the other things which I have collected during the past few weeks. I suppose I will have to go back to my starting point and work up to where I am. I had been to Cincinnati when I wrote to you last and if you recall I told you about the church and to church people and how I was treated by Miss Kathryn Melloberts and her mother and father. I told you of meeting W. P. Dabney, who is asistant paymaster for the city of Cincinnati, handling over a hundred thousand dollars every month. He is a fine musician and an editor of some ability. I weet to the city hall and had the pleasure of meeting mank, and then I went to the office of J. L. Jones, who is at the head of the Central Regalia Company and editor of the Pythian Monitor. In his office I met many, and then I went on West Walnut Hill where I had the pleasure of being in the new Bethel Baptist church of which the Rev. Dr. Gray is pastor. Then from Cincinnati I went to Louisville, Ky., and then I saw Wm. H. Seward, editor of the American Baptist and his family. I was very much impressed with my visit to the State University. They have one of the greatest men of our race at the head of the college. It is the Rev. Dr. Amiger, who resigned a pastorate in Springfield, Mess., to accept his present position. Under him the State University is thriving. He is the right man in the right place, and he is doing the right thing for our people. It is nice to meet a real refused, polished Christian gentler an. Now you may put on your airs all you want, but I am going to tell you that the State "University is doing just the needed work among our people, and I am glad to be able to tell you so. The faculty is just as fine as you can find anywhere in this country. Keptucky is fortunate. Leaving Louisville, I spent Saturday in Frankfort, the guest of one of one of the leading teachers in the public school. A young woman who has been teaching in the public schools of Frankfort, since about 1883. She has considerable property and I am told money too. She has just come into possession of some fine property in Georgetown, Ky., being left her by the gen leman she was to marry. It was a fine old Kentucky dinner, at the home of Miss M. E. Williams. I returned to Louisville Saturday evening, and from there to Nashville. I spent Sunday in Nashville, the guest of Henry Allen Boyd, who is as busy as can be working up the Sunday School Congress which is to meet in Atlanta next month. It promises to be the finest things ever yet held, and should be attended by many. I have mentioned to you a week or so ago about the Sunday School Congress. It is an eye opener in Sunday School work, and furnishes to the people the great information on that line of work. There will be many new features introduced this time and many things will be brought to the people. Some of the greatest Sunday School workers in the country are to be on hand. Sunday morning I preached at Howard Congregational church, and Sunday night at St. Paul A. M. E. church of which Rev. W. Sampson Brookes is M. A. S. ALABAMA TEACHERS HOLD CONVENTION Dr. Booker T. Washington Makes A Forceful Address And Tells Them What To Do. (Special to the Afro-American.) Birmingham, Ala., march 26—Friday 2000 people assembled in the Jefferson theatre, last night to hear Dr. Booker T. Washington deliver the annual address to the Alabama State Negro Teachers' Association. Five hundred of those present were white people and fully two hundred more unable to gain admission to the building. President J. R. E. Lee, presided and Dr. Washington was introduced by Prof. Patterson, principal of the State Normal School for Negroes at Montgomery, Ala. Dr. Washington's address, as usual was full of good advice to his people and it was well received by all. Among other things, Dr. Washington said, "For all time black and white people are going to live together in Alabama, and we are showing to the world how the two races can live together, separate in their school relations and in all that concern their mutual and highest welfare." There were many strong addresses delivered to the teachers yesterlay by leading educators of their race and several white men. The improvement of the rural schools was principally aimed at, and those who delivered ad dresses emphasized this particular point. Among those who delivered addresses were Mrs. J. T. Harney, of lirmingham, W. S. Buchanan, president of the A. & M. College, at Normal; Prof. Charles H. Albert, of Pennsylvania; Rev. R. E. Boyd, of Nashville, and Prof. J. R. E. Lee, president of the association. PRESIDING ELDER TO GET RECEPTION (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D. C.. March 31.—Easter Sunday services at Brown Memorial A. M. E. church, were of the most interesting character. In the afternoon the Sunday School held its services; and at 7:30 P. M., the choir under the direction of Miss M. V. Watkins, gave a service of reading and song. The church was handsomely decorated for the occasion. The pastor had appointed 8 captains to report $25 on Easter Sunday, but full reports will not be in until next Sunday. The officers and members of the church will tender a reception to Rev. C. H. Steptheau, the presiding elder on April 6th. LYNCHED FOR INSOLENCE Mob Takes Man From Officers And Hangs Him ToWater Tank Pine Bluff, Ark, March 28.—Because he persisted in annoying a white woman by hanging around her house and becoming insolent when ordered away, "Judge" Jones, a 26 year old Negro was taken from the officers and hanged to a water tank Jones was arrested on the complaint of the woman and was convicted and was on his way to the couvict farm when the mob took him and hanged him THE DAY OF DAYS FOR ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK 'ONE SEA OF HUMANITY DRESSED IN ALL THE LATEST CREATIONS AND STYLES Over Two Hundred Thousand People Crowd The Famous Boardwalk—Many Visitors Of Prominence Among Them Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia.—Easter Concert For St. Augustine Church—Prominent Race Man Gets A Job. Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger 1908 Arctic Avenue. Atlantic City, N. J., March 29—Easter Sunday, the day of days for Atlantic City, dawned bright and clear, and by 11 A.M., the boardwalks was one sea of humanity dressed in the latest creations' of the milliner and dress-makers' art. A rough estimate of the cost of the costumes is placed at $10,000,000 and the number of people over two hundred thousand. Prominent among the visitors here to spend the Easteride were Dr. Lucy Moten, of Washington: Mrs. John Robinson, of Williamsport, Pa. Mrs. Hannah Lowe, of Trenton, N. J. Mrs. William Almond, Mrs. Edward Almond, Mrs. Brook, Mrs. Sandidge, Mrs. Fred Baxter, Mrs. J. C. Asbury, Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Walton, Mr. John Thompson, Mr. Jule Walker and Mr. Baxter, al of Philadelphia. Fitzgerald's Auditorium was crowded to the doors Monday evening by the members and friends of St. Augustine church, to attend their annual concert and reception. Madam Holbert, of the Physical Culture school, was been training the children for some time and the entertainment produced by these little ones was highly enjoyable. Mr. Leonard Jackson, leader of the 1st Ward Protective Association has been appointed by Supervisor Benner to take the census in this city. The 1st Ward Protective Association is a body of strong men banded together for the upbuilding of the political rights of its members and Mr. Jackson, the leader, can point with pride to the local post office, police force, street cleaning department and other places under the municipal government filled by members of the association. Mrs. Parker of New York is the guest of Mrs. Estella Moore of North Carolina avenue. Mr. William M. Moore, of 1617 Arctic avenue, is forming a club of ten to purchase loss at Lincoln, Md. Pastor Returns And The People Rejoice. (Special to the Arro-American Ledger.) Port Deposit, Md., March 31—All of the churches were well attended Sunday. Easter programs were rendered at each of them to the entire satisfaction of the large congregations. Rev. W.Hilton, of the M.E. church has returned and his parishioners are delighted to have him back. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Lily Dennis to Mr. Josiah Jew, which is to take place on April 28th, at Howard Chapel M. E. Church. Miss Nora Tildon has returned from a visit to friends in Bittimore. Miss Eva Tildon has recovered from an attack of the grip. EASTOR SERVICE AT GALESVILLE. Galesville, Md. March 30-Special Easter services were rendered at the Brenezene A. M. E. Church, Sunday all day. Many visitors from Baltimore and surrounding point's were present. The people are taking good care of their pastor, Rey. J. O. Custis, he receiving several surprises lately. WASHINGTON CONFERENCE CLOSES. BISHOP WARREN READS THE APPOINTMENTS AS SIGNING THE MINISTERS FOR THE YEAR. Will Meet Next Year In Lynchburg.—Some Of The Appointments A Surprise.—The Removal Of Dr. E. W. S. Peck Not Looked For.—Few Changes In The Baltimore Pulpits—Rev. J. Holmes Holds Record For Continuous Service In One Pastorate (Special to Afro-American.) Pittsburg, Pa., March 28—After one of the most pleasant sessions of the Washington Conference in its history, Bishop Warren read the appointments for the ensuing year, and the conference closed to meet in Lynchburg, Va., next year. There were but few changes and most of these occasioned no surprise. In the main the ministers seem to be very well pleased. Alexandria District—W. C. Thompson, superintendent. Alexandria, Roberts Chapel, G. W. W. Jenkins; Bedford City. A. J. Mitchell; Bedford Springs, J. W. Warren; Brownsburg, J. H. Lewis; Buchanan, V. E. Johnson; Falls Church, W. J. Tyler; Halls Hill and Langley. T. B. Brooks; Hamilton, J. W. Dockett; Leesburg, W. Murray; Lexington, J. H. Jenkins; Lincoln, T. N. Austen; Lynchburg, W. I. Dean; Manchester, J.G. Graut; Middleburg, J. H. Carpenter; Pittsville, E. A. Haynes; Richmond, Asbury, C. S. Harper; Leigh Street, C. E. Hodges; Roanoke, B. T. Perkins, Rockbridge Bath, G.R. Davi; Salem, F. E. Nicholas; Stewartsville, J. W. T. Wilson; Woodlawn, Fairfax King. Annapolis District—Joseph Wheeler, superintendent. Amnapolis, Asbury. N M. Carroll, Atholton. J. C. Norris, Baltimore, Centenary. D W. Shaw; Canton and North Point, Samuel Aquilla, Eastern Chapel, J. H. Jenkins; John We-ley, W. H. Gaines; St. Pant, S. H. Norwood; Brooklyn and Holly Run, B. F. Myers; Brooks at St. Luke, C. C. Brown; Broad Neck, J. L. Evans; Chesapeake Beach Frank Gile; Davidsonville, J. J. Cecil; Eastport, Alexander Davis; Elliott city, J. H. Goodrich; Friendship, John Raudall, Huntington, Daniel Collius; John Wesley, and St. Mark. L. W. Briggs. Lancaster, Va., J. W. Lavat; Magothy, H. A. Carroll; Mt. Hope, J. T. Motem; Mt. Zion, A. H. Tilghman; Prince Frederick. H. A. Johnson; Sparrows Point, Moses Lake; St. John's, Joseph Henry; Waterbury and Mt. Tabor. B. W. Brown; West River, J. W. Galloway. Baltimore District—M. J. Naylor, superintendent. Abington. J. E.Owings, Balimento e. Ames, D.D.Turpean; Asbury, C. G Cummings; Metropolitan, J. A Holmes; Sharp St. Memorial, W.A. C. Hugoes; St. Matthews.J. Love; M. Zon, Matts as Williams; Whatcoat, Alfred Young; Belair, A. L. Jenkins; Buckeystown, J. E. Rudook; Chase, W. T. Harris; Folston, J. T. Stanley; Federal Hill, R. H. Adams; Frederick, Asbury, L. J. Valentine; Gettyburg, W. A. English; Green Spring, L. A. Green; Hullsville, C. E. Jones; Harriburg, A. P. Shaw; Hagerstown, Edward Moore; Liberpown, John Barnet, Lutherville, William Brown; Michaelsville, C. H. Matthews; Middletown, R. R. Boston; Newmarket, J. L. Brown; Risterstown, R. R. Ruggs; Sykesville, C. H. Arnold; Westminister, J. D. Brown. Cumberland District—G. E. Curry superintendent. Buchanan, George Young; Unarclestown, J. S. Carroll. Clarkburg, J. W. Colbert; Cumberland. L. J. W Waters; Frostburg, J. W. Jenkins; Fairmount, C. C. Gill; Grafton, G. Muse; Huntington, B.B. Martin; Keyser, J. M. Bean; Morgantown, E. P. Digrs; Parkersburg, J. W. Carroll; Pittsburg, Warren, S. N. Virgil; Point Pleasant, Moses Opher; Romney, C. W. Matthews; Starsburg, R. A. Boldin; Sistersville, A. F. Tuck; Washington, P., B. njaman Gross; Wheeling, W. Va., E. W. S. Peck. JOHN H. HARRIS A WILBERFORCE INSTRUCTOR DEAD Has Been Connected With The Institution Since Its First Inception In The Church. Special to The Afro-American Ledger Wilberforce, O., March 30—Prof. Joseph Proctor Shorter, for about 15 years at the head of the Normal and Industrial Department of Wil- berforce University, and one of the most widely known educators of his race in the country, died at 6 o'clock Friday morning, following a ten day's illness. Pleuro-pneumonia, combined with acute Brights' disease, was the cause of his death. From the begin- ning of his illness, his condition was so serious that grave doubts st. his recovery were felt, and a l that scien- tists skill could accomplish was without avail. Prof. Shorter's life was inter-woven with almost the entire history of Wilberforce University. He was a son of Bishop James A. Shorter, a founder of the university, and was born in Washington, D.C., March 31, 1845. In 1862 he became a student at Wilberforce, then under the regime of the Methodist Episcopal church, and while the late Dr. Kust, of Cincinnati, was at its head. He was one of the first four students who graduated from the university after it was taken over by the A. M. E. church, receiving his diploma from the classical department In 1871. He was the only student who graduated that year Previous to his graduation, Prof. Shorter, in common with other students, assisstee in the labor of erecting the new buildings of the new university, among them Shorter Hall named in honor of his father. He carried brick and mortar to workmen, doing whatever he could to aid the school he so dearly loved and which was destined to do so much for his race. The funeral services took place on Monday afternoon, in Galloway Hall and was largely attended by prominent citizens from various cities. Rev. Thomas Jackson, of Little Rook, Ark., delivered the discourse, assisted by Bishop B. F. Lee. EASTER DAY CELEBRATED. Chestertswn, Md., March 30—Easter day was fittingly celebrated at Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday. In the afternoon Friendship, Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and the Court of Calanthe, held their thanksgiving service. Rev. Dr. J. C. Waters, pastor, preached the sermon. the children of the Sunday School held special exercises, which were largely attended. Mrs. L. Chambers, Misses Margaret Holins, Estelle and Minnie Floyd have returned from a trip to Baltimore. Ms. Thomas Matthews, Mrs. Sarah Warren, Mrs. Mary Chambers, Miss Lula Worrell and Miss Minnie Jones are on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Bell are improving from an attack of the grip. ALABAMA MEDICAL, DE TAL AND PHARMACEUTI CAL ASSOCIATION HOLDING ITS AN- NUAL SESSION Addresses. And Discussions O All The Topics Embraced The Several Professions—T Negro Must Be Saved By T Negro—Dr. A. M. Curtis, Washington, Talks On T "Treatment of Appendicitis —Daily Clinics Held In T Hospitals. Special to The Afro-American Ledger Birmingham, Ala.. March 26. reduce the death rate among the N groes and give them practical lesson in hygiene, and to teach them how prolong life, is the aim of the Alabar Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutic Association which is holding its session in the Advance Club rooms, of the M son building, Third avenue. The sessions will close tonight with an addr by Dr. Booker T. Washington, prin pal of Tuskegee Institute. There are present medical men from all parts of the state, and Dr. A. Curtis, of Washington, said to be one of the most noted surgeons in America Dr. S. V. Roman, of Nashville, noted eye, ear and throat specialist. The officers of the Association are D. H. C. Scott, Montgomery, president; G. A. Weaver, Tuscaloosa; H. Sullivan, Selma; A. M. Williams, Um Springs; I. B. Kigh, Birmingham, vice presidents; L. U. Goin, Birmingham secretary; T. V. McCann, Eufaula, assistant secretary; J. W. Darden, Opka, treasurer; W. E. Stearns, Decatt historian. The annual address was delivered the president, who outlined the wo the Negro physician should do. Dr. U. G. Mason, discussed typho fever and Dr. A. M. Curtis, "Treatment of Appendicitis," Dr. L. Burwell, of Selma, read, a paper "Hospital work and its Relation to Negro" "Oral Hygiene in Public Schools" was discussed by Dr. C. Roman. Several clinics were held the Home Hospital this morning. PYTHIANS AND CALANTHIAN Attend Services And Hear Sermon—Easter Services In The Churches. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger) Cambridge, Md., March 30.—Knight of Pythias and Courts of Calantha attended divine services at Bethel A. M. E. church, Sunday and listened to very interesting sermon by Rev. S. J. Cooper. The regular Easter, 30-31, were held in all the churches day being a very beautiful day, as them were well attended. Special Easter programs being rendered by churches and Sunday Schools. Rev. S. S. Jolley, the new pastor, Waugh M. E. church conducted services Sunday. Mrs. Sarah J. Smith has gone Washington for the holidays. Mr. Edward St. Clair, is visiting her sister Mrs. Jane Rideout at Fruitland, Md. Miss Alice Davis, of the Mt. High school. Washington, is at home with her parents for the holidays. Dr. and Mrs. D. P. Reynolds entrained at luncheon Monday afternoon Among those present were: Mrs. Tilghman, Mrs M. Breeze, Miss Hail Tilghman, of Easton, Mr. and Mrs Matthews and Benjamin Jenifer. Miss Annie Key of 2100 Drudg Avenue, Baltimore, is visiting Dr. Mrs D. P. Reynolds. It was stated last week that that was in the banks of this city $400 the credit of Waugh M. B. chm This is a mistake, there is no amount in the banks. The debt in the church is about $5,800. "Eddie Fay's" Jobs Net $30, 000, $74,000 and $85,000. Also Owns a String of Race-Horses. One Of Two Men Who Blew Open Safe In Richmond (Va.) Postoffice Wanted In Many Cities—Makes A Specialty Of Looting Postoffices—Four Murders Are Charged Against Him—Both Prisoners Battle With New York Police And Detectives For Two Hours. New York (Special). — With the lining up at police headquarters of Frederick Cunningham and Frank Chester, the two men caught while trying to get away with trunks containing $85,000 in stamps stolen from the postoffice at Richmond, Va., the detective force stated its belief that it had made one of the most important captures in years. One of the men arrested the Richmond burglary, the police beieve, is Eddie Fay, a much-wanted fugitive whose picture is in every rogers' gallery of importance in the country and for whose apprehension a total of about $20,000 in rewards have been offered in various cities. This prisoner is the one known as Cunningham. He was recognized by Detective Peabody and other old timers, who said that as Eddie Fay he was known as one of the best all-around safe blowers in the country. According to the detective bureau, Fay is wanted in Los Angeles. Cal., for blowing the safe of the postoffice in 1905 and getting away with $10,738 worth of stamps and $4,000 in gold. There is $1,000 reward for his capture for this job. Five years ago, in Peoria, Ill., he blew the safe of the postoffice and got away with $30,000 worth of etamps. A year later he again blew the same safe and this time made off with $74,000 worth of stamps. He was convicted and sent to jail in Springfield, Ill., in August, 1897, but broke out a short time later. He also broke jail in Janesville. Wis., where he had been sent for safeblowing. The detectives say there is a record of four murders against him. Fay, the detectives say, is worth from $300,000 to $400,000 and owns a string of race horses. The police say they do not know much about the man caught with Fay. Fight 14ke Wildcats. Both men, while in the custody of the police, fought like wildcats at police headquarters, in the patrol wagon going down to the Tombs Courtyard and again on their way to the Federal Building. When Fay was brought face to face with the camera in the identification bureau headquarters, he made a fight against having his picture taken. For two hours he rolled on the floor, twisted his face out of shape, and, despite all efforts, made the taking of his picture impossible. Extraordinary precautions to prevent their escape were taken at the arraignment before a federal commissioner. The police believe that the fighting in the patrol wagon and in entering and leaving it were to make possible a concerted rush of confederates in the street to rescue. A great mob followed the wagon through the streets as the burglar shrieked and kicked at the 10 detectives who were holding them in. Served Time In Belgium. Neither man had counsel in court and an adjournment of the hearing was asked by the government and granted. Bail was fixed at $20,000, falling which both men were again locked up. Postoffice Inspector Mayer received during the day an alleged record of the prisoner Pay, whose real name is given as Richard Harris. He is said to have been known also as "Dick" Harris, alias "Little Dick" Harris, alias Frank M. Willis, alias Willis James, alais Frank Holden, alais James Wilson, alais James Mason. He is described as a "bank and jewelry store sneak and burglar." The record and report reads, in part, as follows: "November 6, 1901, arrested at Denver, Colo., discharged; December 24, 1901, arrested at San Francisco, Cal., discharged; July 7, 1895, arrested at Ostend, Belgium, with Harry Russell, George Woodward, alais the 'Diamond Swallower,' and Anna James. Convicted March, 1896, and sentenced to five years in the Bruges, Belgium, prison." Detectives found two more trunks a satchel belonging to the robbers, from which they recovered $26,000 in stamps. In one was what detectives say is the most elaborate and highly finished set of burglar tools they have ever seen. Each tool was in a separate case of Russian leather. Even the rougher jimmies were wrapped in tissue paper and the drills were of the hardest modern "high-speed" tool steel. With them were a set of lock picks, some of which were eight inches long and six sets of skeleton keys. Another set, not so finished was selzed last night. Expects 91,000,000 Census. Boston (Special). — In looking over the New England census field Dr. E. Dana Durand, the national superintendent, said that by June 1 he hoped to be able to report the number of inhabitants in the United States, probably between 88,000,000 and 91,000,000. The great army of enumerators, consisting of 75,000 men and women, will move on April 15, and will cover the cities in fifteen days and the rural sections in TO ASK FOR A VINDICATION Congressmen Are Accused of Corrupt Practices—Special Committee to Investigate the Charges. script showing that the compiler had in mind a wholesale raid on Southern and Western banks. Hundreds of banks were listed and with them appeared the names and addresses of the treasurer, cashiers, janitors, their habits and their hours. There was a particularly long item about a bank at Nashville, Teen. Postoffice inspectors later found the fifth trunk and it in recovered $17,000 worth of stamps. This trunk was found at the Pennsylvania Railroad Station at Cortlandt Street and was taken to police headquarters where the other trunks are. This makes $73,000 worth of the stamps that the authorities have recovered out of the $5,500 worth stolen. 300 DIE IN FIRE. Hungarian Dance Hall Horror Is Stared By Lantern. Mate-Szalka, Hungary (Special). —Thet village of Oekoerito and the adjacent districts have been thrown into mourning by a terrible disaster which occurred at the village, and resulted in the death of between 300 and 400 persons and serious injuries to 100 others. A public ball had been arranged to take place at the hotel of Oekoerito, the coach house being fitted up as a ballroom. It was a great barn-like structure, decorated with tinder-dry June branches left from a previous entertainment, to which were added for the occasion other decorations and Chinese lanterns. While the dancing was in full swing a pine branch caught fire and fell to the floor. It blazed furiously, and almost instantly the dresses of several of the women burst into flames, which spread with astonishing rapidity. A panic ensued, the revellers losing their heads completely. Many of them, with flames shooting out from their garments, rushed toward the barred exit, where a surging mass were jammed together. Women and men fell and were trampled under foot. EIGHT DEAD ON CRUISER. Breech Block Torn Off And Mow- Down Gun Crew. Manila. (Special).—The report that a fatal accident had occurred on the United States cruiser Charleston was confirmed here. Eight men were killed and several others slightly injured. During practice at sea off Olongapo the breechblock of a three-inch gun blew off, and in its flight across the deck cut through a steel stanchion and mowed down the men in its path. Seven of the victims were instantly killed and the eight died as the Charleston was hurrying to Cavite. The bodies will be buried at Cavite. TO ASK FOR A Congressmen Are Accused of Committee to Invest Washington, D. C. (Special).—Charges of corrupt practices by members of the House for the advancement of foreign or other shipping interests in connection with ship subsidy legislation will be investigated by a special committee of five members of the House. From the Committee on the Judiciary Mr. Sterling, of Illinois, reported to the House a resolution providing for an investigation into the charges. Mr. Steenerson, of Minnesota, upon whose initiative the committee reported the resolution, expressed dissatisfaction with it as not broad enough to probe thoroughly all phases of the question. He proposed an amendment which provided that if the charges made by the American Flag, the organ of the Merchant Marine League, of Cleveland, O., against himself and others should not be sustained the committee should investigate the question whether the author of the charges in making them public had sought to intimidate and improperly control the action of members of Congress, in their official capacity as KILLED ON WAY TO WEDDING. Waverly, Mass. (Special).—Charles A. Bryer, of Central Harbor, N. H., and Ernest M. Harlow, a cab driver, were killed and Dr. Bryer's wife, Katherine, was probably fatally injured when a cab in which they were on the way to a wedding was struck by a train at a crossing of the Boston and Maine Railroad. The wedding, that of Mrs. Bryer's sister, was abruptly postponed when news of the accident reached the church. Mrs. Bryer is 21 years old and was married only a year ago. Her husband's age was 28 years. Women Eligible To Office. Lincoln, Neb. (Special).—A woman is eligible to hold the office of county treasurer, according to a majority opinion rendered by the Nebraska Supreme Court. There was but one dissenting opinion, Justice Fawcett declaring that the precedent would permit a woman to be elected Governor. Human Tooth Worth $200. New York (Special). — Human teeth are worth $200 apiece, according to the valuation fixed in the Municipal Court here. The appraisement was made in the suit of Yudel Goldberg against Henry J. Benjamin, president of the New York House Wrecking Company. In a dispute with Benjamin about his wages, two of Goldberg's teeth were knocked out. The jury awarded him a verdict, and the Court fixed the damage at $400. David J. Brewer of the U. S. Supreme Court. Death Came Before a Physician Could Reach His Side. SUDDENLY STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY. Associate Justice Was Apparently In The Best Of Health And Spirits And Was Up And About During The Day—Retirel Shortly After 10 O'clock And Within A Few Minutes Mrs. Brewer Heard A Heavy Fall And, Upon Investigation, Found Her Husband Unconscious — His Career. Washington, D. C. (Special). — David Josiah Brewer, associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, died Monday at 10.30 o'clock P. M., as the result of a stroke of apoplexy. His death followed within a minute or two, before he could be carried to his bed. Mrs. Brewer was with him when the end came. Justice Brewer was 72 years old. The end came altogether unexpectedly. Although he had not been feeling well for the last few days the aged jurist was up and out Monday apparently in the best of health and spirits. He was in equally good spirits at dinner and spent the evening in reading. Shortly after 10 o'clock he retired to his room, and within a few moments Mrs. Brewer heard a heavy fall and went to investigate the cause. She found her husband prone upon the floor of the bathroom. He did not regain consciousness and died before a physician, hastily summoned, could reach the house. Second Oldest Member. Justice Brewer came to the Supreme Court of the United States from the Federal Court in Kansas. He was the second oldest member of the court. Justice Hilaran only being his senior. He was regarded as the most democratic of all the members of the court, most affable, approachable and accommodating. He was the one man on the bench who had proof copies of his opinions prepared for the newspaper, and this he did consistently. Another characteristic of the jurist was that he never took any of the time of the court or the public in announcing his opinions. He reached the conclusion probably many years ago that the audience in the courtroom was so extremely limited that it was pure waste of time to read representatives and in violation of their privileges, placing those making the charges in contempt of the House. This amendment was accepted by Mr. Sterling for the committee and was made part of the resolution. Mr. Kustermann, of Wisconsin, "as one of the accused," said he hoped to see the fullest possible investigation of the charges of members of the House. He was frequently applauded by Democrats and Republicans alike as he declared his innocence of any connection or knowledge of the corrupt practices. Upon the initiative of Mr. Hughes, of New Jersey, the resolution, as reported and amended, was recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary, with instructions to amend the resolution further to provide for an investigation as to the existence and conduct of any lobby affecting ship subsidy legislation, instead of merely investigating specific charges made against Mr. Steenerson and others. After this change had been made the House, by a vote of 125 to 60, passed the resolution as finally amended. long opinions there. He would give only in a few words his conclusions and then hand down the proof sheets of his opinion, always completely arranged. Dealt With Corporations. Justice Brewer essentially 'as a Western man and his sympathies were always with the West. He dealt largely with railroad corporations and indeed with corporations generally, and he will be missed intensely, in the opinions of the court, on the momentous questions concerning the Standard Oil and Tobacco cases now under consideration. Justice Brewer's death raises a serious question as to the action of the court regarding the Standard Oil and American Tobacco Company suits and it is not improbable that the cases will have to be retired, since there now remain but seven justices to pass upon them, Justice Moody not having participated in the trials by reason of continued illness. In Demand As Lecturer. Justice Brewer was the one member of the Supreme Court who was in almost constant demand as a lecturer and after dinner speaker. Boy Claims Immunity. Pittsburg, Pa. (Special)—"Lem me go. I told yer all about these robberies. They're lettin' the graffers go when they confess." This was the unique plea of George Burrell, aged 11, one of the confessed members of a juvenile band of robbers when arraigned before Magistrate Louis Alpern. Burrell failed to get the immunity bath and was held with two companions for juvenile court. The boy confessed to eight robberies of dwellings committed within the past seven days. Crazed Father Caught As He Was Raising Ax. Pole Had Led His Offspring To An Isolated Spot—One Child Stood With Crucifix In Hand Waiting For Weapon To Descend When Police Spring On Parent—Maniac Fights Desperately. Hartford, Ct. (Special)—An insane father was prevented from buchering his four little children, on the banks of the Connecticut River, by the timely arrival of the police. When located back of the bushes, his four boys were partly undressed and were lined in a row, the maniac father standing over them with the plifted axe. A boy of four was to have been the first victim. The child was standing beneath the shining blade with a crucifix in one hand, calmly awaiting its fate. The other, under orders of the madman, were terrified spectators. The father was then taken to the police station and locked in a padded cell. He is a Pole—Valente Chongle. He had been dispossessed by his landlord and the occurrence made him desperate. Chongle was heard to tell his children to prepare for their death, his original plan being to throw them into the river. Later he changed his mind and decided to murder them first and then make away with their bodies in the swollen stream. Like sheep, he led the quartet, whose ages range from two to seven years, to the isolated spot, where he was traced. The officers who prevented the wholesale killing, said that their hearts failed them as they beheld the terrifying scene. Fearing that the madman would crush the skull of the boy he had before him should their presence be detected, they crept up from behind and overpowered Chongle, who fought desperately. The maniac disputed the right of the officers to interfere with his plans for making away with his children, claiming that as their father he had a right to do with them as he pleased. USED FINGER AS PISTOL. Unarmed Hold-Up Jan Frightened Victim All The Same. Chicago (Special). — A hold-up man is at large in Lake View, on the north side of Chicago, and if the police are able to find and overpower him they can arrest him without danger to themselves, for he carried no weapon. This robber, who uses only his right forefinger and thumb to compel his victims to throw up their hands while he takes their money, held up H. T. Leyser. Weaponless, the bandit walked within a few feet of his victim, then suddenly pointed his victim right at him and holding his thumb erect, called out "Throw up your hands." The victim obeyed readily. "Not a word of you now, or you're a dead man," spoke the thief and the victim allowed him to take $5 of his money. WASHINGTON BY TELEGRAPH Ferdinand von Stumm, third secretary of the German Embassy, and Miss Constance Hoyt, daughter of Counselor Hoyt, of the State Department, were married at the Hoyt residence. President Taft attended the wedding. The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission schedules of increase in its passenger rates, due to the advance in wages. Senator Root, in an address in the Senate, defended the administration railroad bill. Some important amendments were reported by the Committee on Interstate Commerce. President Taft referred to the Civil Service Commission the question whether Chief Deputy United States marshals are included within in the operations of the Civil Service law. Representative Sims introduced a resolution in the House prohibiting the election of any standing or special committees of the House by a secret ballot in caucus. Mrs. Mary Quakenbos gave a graphic account to the House Committee on Immigration of the methods by which immigrants are brought to this country and practically sold into peonage. The wife of Deputy Police Commissioner Rugher, of New York, who is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Nicoll Ludlow, was robbed of jewels estimated to be worth $20,000. A cablegram from Major General Duval reported the capture of two Japanese spies making plans of the foilification of Manila harbor. Capt. Charles R. Howland, recorder of the military court in the Brownsville case, summed up the evidence. Attorney General Wickersham denied in a letter to Representative Bennett that he ever acted as attorney for the Sugar Trust, as charged by Representative Martin. Senator Beveridge presented to the Senate the report of the Committee on Territories favoring the Senate bill for the admission of New Mexico and Arizona as separate states. President and Mrs. Taft witnessed the quaint and time-honored custom of rolling eggs on the White House lawn, which was participated in by about 15,000 youngsters. The Interstate Commerce Commission reduced the lake and rail rates on flour from Minneapolis, Minn., to New York City, from 23 cents per 100 pounds to 21½ cents. Soaked With Oil and Stood Up in Open Fireplace. HER BODY BURNDED LIKE A TORCH. Ruth Wheeler Went To Accept Offer Of Employment And Never Returned—Charred Torso In Gunny Sack On Fire-Escape Leads To Discovery Of Crime—Albert Walter, Who Lured Girls To His Apartments, Under Arrest—New Paint Hides Crime. New York (Special). — The body of Ruth Wheeler, the 16-year-old stenographer, who was lured from her widowed mother by a decoy offer of employment, was found huddled in a gunny sack on the firescape outside the apartment of Albert Wheeler, the man charged with her abduction, she had been strangled with a short end of a three-eights-inch rope, hacked with a knife, burned beyond recognition in an open fireplace and thrust carelessly out of doors like so much rubish. Identification was only possible by shreds of clothing and fragments of jewelry, but there was abundant evidence of how the murder had been done. Around the neck were the charred fibers of manila burn into the flesh. The apartment reeked with the odor of kerosene. There were oil stains in front of the newly painted fireboard that hid an open gate. Fully dressed, the girl's clothing and hair had been saturated with kerosene, the fireboard had been removed and the body thrust up the chimney standing. When the match was touched to her she burned like a torch. Probably the murderer had hoped for an opportunity to remove the body under cover of night, but when the girl's disappearance raised such an unroar and he began to suspect he was shadowed, he had packed and fied in terror. Lured From Her Home. A neighbor living on the same floor of an adjoining house had noticed the lumpy bundle outside his window and thinking it refuse, had poked it off the fire-fescue into the back yard with a broomhandle. The bumble moved obstinately and fell into the crash. His curiosity more than his suspicions aroused, the neighbor hurried downstairs for the janitor to investigate. When the two men cut the strings that bound the sacking there rolled out before them the full horror of an atrocious murder. Both fleed for the police. Ruth Wheeler was the youngest of three sisters bred by their mother, a dressmaker, to self-support. Both the older sisters were stenographers and Ruth had just graduated from a business college, eager for employment and proud of her diploma. An employment agency for graduates is conducted by the college and Ruth called there often to look for a situation. Thursday morning she left home on her usual errand and never returned. The girl had been carefully brought up. She was never on the streets at night and her failure to come home for 24 hours without explanation meant more than a caprice. The next morning her sisters, Pearl and Adeladele, in serious concern, went to the college and learned that the following postcard had been turned over to her. Please call in reference to position as stenographer at residence of the secretary. (Signed) "A. Wolter, "122 East 105 Street." Straus To Meet Boosevelt. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Oscar Straus, United States ambassador to Constantinople, left that city March 8 on the Scorpion, of the city for Cairo, Egypt, where he is to have a long conference with ex-President Roosevelt. It was learned that Mr. Straus' trip was in answer to a cable message from Colonel Roosevelt requesting the conference. In some quarters the visit is regarded with significance. Mr. Straus was secretary of commerce and labor in the last four years of the Roosevelt administration, was always close to Mr. Roosevelt and is likewise a warm friend of President Taft. Cruppled Boy A Suicide. Charlotte, N. C. (Special)—The body of Martin Luther, a 16-year-old lad, who disappeared from his home in Asheboro, Randolph County. November 10, 1909, was found in the Uwharrie river, near Asheboro. The boy was a cripple and an only son and is presumed to have committed suicide because his mother insisted upon sending him to school against his wishes. Woman Fasts 45 Days. Cleveland, O. (Special).—Cora Osek, 22 years old, was arrested after she had fasted, her friends sald, for 45 days. The girl was taken to the county jail, where no persuasion could prevail on her to eat. She was so weak that she could not stand upright, but she insisted that she would fulfil an oath of fasting for two months, even if it killed her. Denies Validity Of Court. Washington, D. C. (Special)—As the army court of inquiry investigating the Brownsville raid was in one of its closing sessions U. B. Marshall, counsel for the negro soldiers seeking release from the army, springing a sensation by implying broadly that the court had been improperly constructed by Secretary Clinton, and that the recorder, Capt. Charles R. Howland, of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, had made no effort to produce any testimony, favorable to the discharged soldiers. Girls at Factory Windows Fall Back Into Flames. Benzine Explosion Spreads Flames Through Fish Furniture Co. Factory, In Chicago, Trapping Employes On Upper Floors—Rescuers Unable To Ascend The Stainways —Tottering Walls Halt The Search For The Lost—Find Dead Clasped In Each Other's Arm. Chicago (Special).—Search of the wreckage for the remaining bodies of those who lost their lives in the Fish Furniture Company fire here was discontinued, owing to danger from totering wall, but not until after 12 of the dead had been recovered and 11 of these identified. While earlier estimates placed the number of victims trapped on the fourth and fifth floors of the building as high as 20, later and more thorough investigation indicates that there were but 16. Two of these escaped, which leaves but two more to be accounted for. Leo Stoeckel, a clerk of the Fish Company, who, by accident, is said to have started the fire, told his story to Fire Attorney Frank Hbgan this afternoon. Although Stoeckel is admittedly more unfortunate than culpable, Attorney Hogan, says he will bring some charge against the young man to insure his attendance at the inquest. Stoeckel was brought before the fire attorney with his hand, which had been burned, swathed in bandages. He onward heart-broken. "About 8.45 o'clock A. M." Stoeckel said, "Mr. Mitchell, a member of the firm, gave me three pocket cigar lighters and told me to go to the finishing room, on the fourth floor, and fill them with benzine. I had filled two of the lighters out of the five-gallon can and was working on the third when there was an explosion. "A sheet of flame almost blinded me. I did not fully regain my senses until I had reached the street. The lighters contained a contrivance to make a spark, but whether I ignited one of them or not I don't know. I either dropped the can of benzine when the flame shot up in front of me or it was blown out of my hand." Ten women and girls, it is said, were at work on the sixth floor when the explosion occurred. The spread of the flames was almost instantaneous, and when the girls rushed to the stairways they found escape cut off. They next turned to the front of the building, smashing in the windows. Horrified spectators in the street saw one of the girls step to the window ledge and heard her scream for help. Then she jumped. Falling on the awning over the front entrance of the store, she lay unconscious until Dr. Wm. I. Kinsley, crawling out on the canopy, lifted her up. She was taken at once to St. Luke's Hospital, only a few blocks away, but died soon afterward. Dr. Kinsley suffered slight burns. Later it was learned the girl's name was Emma Lichtenstein. She was 20 years old and was employed as a filing clerk. Death was due to internal injuries received in her fall. Soon after Miss Lichtenstein's desperate leap a crash as of the floors falling was heard and the faces at the window disappeared. Dr. Kinstley graphically described his experience as follows: "I was nearby when the fire started, and when I reached the scene the sight fairly made my hair stand on end. The floors of the building were a mass of flames. Smoke in great clouds was rolling out of the windows. I cried 'Something must be done! Something must be done!' But, like many others, there I was, so stricken by the sight of the faces half revealed in the sixth-story windows that I could scarcely move. The girls were shouting 'For Gods sake, send us help!' and others were crying for the firemen to raise the ladders. I tried to get up the front stairways, but at the third floor a gust of fire burst me about the door, and the next thing I knew I was back in the street again. Again the cries of the poor girls trapped in the upper story came to my ears, and I saw one of the girls throw up her hands and plunge out of the window. "Her body crashed against the canopy over the front end of the store. Scarcely knowing what I did, ran up the stairway and stepped into the window and then carried her down a ladder which a fireman had raised." Body Buried 30 Years Robbed. Forest Hill, La. (Special).—The most unusual robbery in the history of this section of Louisiana was perpetrated, when the body of E. D. Gainier was exhumed and gold teeth, a diamond ring, gold watch and cuff buttons were taken. The body was sealed in a tomb here more than 30 years ago. To Raise The Main. Washington, D. C. (Special).—The battleship Maine, sunk in the harbor of Havana, is to be raised and removed, if the Senate approves a bill passed by the House. Under the provisions of the bill it will be possible to examine the wreck to discover the cause of the destruction of the vessel. Platt's Sons Sole Heirs. Oswego, N. Y. (Special).—All of former United States Senator Thomas C. Platt's property is left to his three sons under his will, which was admitted to probao here. 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By far the most pointed and helpful meeting held by the Federation of Workers Among Colored People in New York was the one which took place recently in the rooms of the Young Women's Christian association on West Fifty-third street. Besides being well attended, the gathering was notable in account of the presence of a number of prominent persons who are acknowledged leaders, who have achieved success in the work of uplift along unary lines among our people. Among the speakers were such well known persons as Mrs. Frances R. Keyser, Mrs. J. D. Layton, Mrs. R. C. Ransom and the Kev. Dr. Victor Finn. The principal address was made by Miss Cora B. Jackson, secretary of the West Fifty-third street branch of the Young Women's Christian association. Miss Jackson's speech showed that she had given close attention to the condition of affairs relative to the home, social and economic life of those whom the organization is seeking to make better. In the course of her address Miss Jackson said: "There is little or no home life in New York. The cause is first due to high living and to the overcrowded condition of the people, who in many instances have to fill their homes with lodgers in order to make their expenses. That means so many THE WOMAN MISS CORA B. JACKSON. others in a family. There is no social life among them on account of all having to work for a living. There is actually no room in the house which is used for the comfort and pleasure of the young people; therefore the amusement for the working girl is becoming a problem. There is no opportunity for the restraining influences which protection gives. Again, there are so few means of employment for our girls. There is little or no incentive for them, nothing to encourage them. It is different with the southern girl from what it is with the northern girl. The former has plenty of room, plenty of time and plenty of fresh air and sunshine, because it does not cost so much to live; hence she can have more room, more comforts. Many of our young girls do not know anything about responsibility or moral obligation. They do not realize what reliable transactions mean. There are very few amusements which are in themselves uplifting, as many of their enjoyments bring them in contact with the lower stratum. The dance halls, cheap theaters and buffet flats are complicating the problem seriously. Many of our better class keep their doors closed to these girls, while the lower class opens theirs. We should acquaint with the keepers of these lodging houses. Many of these girls accept advice, while others resent it. Not having friends when they reach here, they often make the wrong class. The White Rose mission, the Y. W. C. A. and similar institutions must be made social centers for young women." Notable Event For Women's Clubs. The most notable event in women's club circles in Brooklyn for the week ending March 26 was the visit of Miss Elizabeth C. Carter of New Bedford, Mass., who was the guest of the Brooklyn clubs under the auspices of the Dorcas Home Missionary society of the Concord Baptist church, where a magnificent reception was given Miss Carter before she left the city for Washington, where she will address the famous Bethel Literary and Historical society. Republicans Will Yet See Fiery Day. The Savannah (Ga.) Tribute makes the following political prophesy: "It is said that every dog has his day. It is also true that some of the fellows who are now endeavoring to kick aside representative colored Republicans who have faced all sorts of dangers for the party in the past are going to have their day, and we predict that their day is going to be of the fiery kind which is unprintable." To Be Presented by North Side Choral Club May 10. Musical circles in Pittsburg view with much satisfaction the decision of the North Side Choral club to undertake the responsible task of presenting within such a limited time Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's "Hiawatha's Departure." The event is scheduled for Tuesday evening, May 10, at North Side Carnegie hall. The music is difficult, but the members of the club and orchestra are taking much interest in the rehearsals and are striving to make the event one of the most notable in the club's three years' history. Mr. Joseph Rodgers Walker is laboring strenuously for its success. The program will be in part as follows: I. Noveletten in D. opus 52. No. 4. Coleridge-Taylor, for strings, tambourine and triangle. II. Part songs, a cappella—(a) "By the Lone Seashore." Coleridge-Taylor; (b) "When Twilight's Parting Flush," H. Lahee; (c) "Tell Me, Thou Soul," E. A. Sydenham; (d) "Oh, Happy Eyes," opus 18, Edward Elgar; (e) "Sweet and Low," a lullaby, Joseph Barnby. III. Choruses for ladies' voices and orchestra—(a) "The Snow," opus 26, No. 1, Edward Elgar; (b) "Fly, Singing Bird," opus 26, No. 2, Edward Elgar. IV. Spanish serenade, opus 23, Edward Elgar. V. "Hlawatha's Departure," opus 30, No. 4. Coleridge-Taylor, cantata for soprano, tenor, alto, chorus and orchestra. ZEAL MINUS KNOWLEDGE. Educational Leaders Warned Not to Underrate Capabilities of Youth. We want to throw out this hint to those of our educational leaders who are zealous workers in the cause of education among us lest they overreach themselves in their endeavor to obtain funds for such work and underate the possibilities of our young men and women to grasp, pursue and retain knowledge of the higher branches of learning. For instance, the last analysis of the report of the committee appointed by the Maryland state board of education to select a suitable site for the proposed normal school for Afro-Americans in that state concludes thus: "The present plans call for a school wherein will be trained colored teachers in the common school branches so far as the eighth grade. Then the girls will be given instructions in household science, and the men will be taught manual training and mechanical work. "No attempt will be made to teach advanced classes. This is said to be in line with the desire of the leaders of the colored race, who have asked that the youth of their race be given the foundation of an education, and they will see that those who are suited for professional courses will be given an opportunity to pursue them." We have the highest respect for those who are giving the best of their lives in the work of uplift among us; we respect their zeal, but zeal without knowledge is damnable. HEAD WORKER MAKES REPORT. Optimistic Note Struck at Meeting of Settlement Workers in Brooklyn by Mrs. E. Jones Petty. The success of the Lincoln Settlement association in Brooklyn was clearly indicated at a recent meeting of the workers of the organization in a very encouraging report made by Mrs. E. Jones Petty, head worker, who told in an interesting way of the objects, aims and progress the movement is making. Mrs. Petty said: "There are in the institution a gymnasium, class, sewing circle, Story Hour club. Mothers' club, Neighborhood club and Boys' Musical club. "The first floor is occupied by a well attended kindergarten, the second by the day nursery, which is in charge of Mrs. Katie Rederick, and the third is the home of the head worker. The girls' clubroom, which is on the ground floor, is being nicely fitted up by the Neighborhood club and is open every Thursday to all working girls of good character, who are in search of healthy influences, from 2 to 10 p.m. Many of the ladies of the association are contributing toward the furnishings of this room. Giles Heads Sons of North Carolina. The Society of the Sons of North Carolina, one of the largest mutual benefit organizations in Brooklyn, at its annual meeting, which was recently held at Granada hall, elected the following officers: Counselor Francis F. Giles, president (re-elected); vice president, Benjamin Williams; financial secretary, S. S. Taylor; recording secretary, William J. Butler; corresponding secretary, Charles H. Walker; treasurer, F. D. Lofton; chaplain, R. E. Waddell; sergeant-at-arms, A. P. Green; board of directors, A. D. Payton, John H. Dickerson, W. C. Henry, J. B. Mosley, W. H. Henderson. Political Death of W. K. Vardaman. Commenting on the recent political reverses of ex-Governor W. K. Vardaman of Misssssplpl, the Houston (Tex.) Freeman says: "Vardaman, like Bryan, mixed an overdose of populism with Negrophobia and was politically asphyxated. It is written in the stars that any white man taking a similar dose who becomes, by accident or otherwise, a candidate for a public office, whether great or small, will surely die a political death. There will be no resurrection until Gabriel blows his trumpet—that's all." + 'MRS. MAMIE WILLIAMS ADAMS. EDITOR TAKES A WIFE. Both Prominent In Social And Society Affairs Graduates Of The Same College. (Special to Afro-American Leader) Birmingham, Ala., March 22.—One of the finest events in Birmingham social life this year, was the marriage of Mrs. Mamie Williams Farley, endowment secretary of the Grand Court of Calanthe, and the Grand Secretary of the Knights and Ladies of Honor of the World, to Editor Oscar W. Adams, of the Birmingham Reporter. Long before the hour thousands of people crowded in St. John's A. M. E. Church, where the ceremony was performed, and many were unable to get inside of the church. The streets were lined with friends anxious to get a glimpse at the bride. Automobiles, caariages and buggies were lined up in front of the church. The bridal party reached the church a few minutes, before 8.80 o'clock. The bride, who was attired in a beautiful gown of cream satin, with pearl roped [Name] [Name] EDITOR OSCAR W. ADAMS. EDITOR OSCAR W. ADAMS. Magazine Higher Postal Rates J Literary Nu Ey W. Magazine Centre For Postal Rates Might Multiply Literary Nuclei Outside New Ey W. W. Eall F the Congress should conclude to adopt him for the magazines, would it not result in t of first-rate magazines in other cities of New York—to which they are now for the fined? If that result should follow, might it eral welfare" in an educative sense? The area in which a daily newspaper ways limited. While numerous copies of a may come to South Carolina, the number in the circulation of the paper in and around its news fresh, and electricity, not steant, in F the Congress should conclude to adopt higher postal rate for the magazines, would it not result in the establishment of first-rate magazines in other cities of the country than New York—to which they are now for the most part confined? If that result should follow, might it not be it, "general welfare" in an educative sense? The area in which a daily newspaper circulates ways limited. While numerous copies of a New York pal may come to South Carolina, the number is negligible may come to South comparison with the circulation of the public demands its news fresh, and el tribute it. The literary, scientific, political, hand, of the better class, are nearly all dom sees a Boston periodical in South or St. Louis. Were the rates of post length of the haul, a natural if not in ment of magazines in cities through multiplication of literary nuclei. Lc prices. Under present conditions the New York is even greater than is that seems that the whole literary output a flavor. comparison with the circulation of the paper in and around New York. public demands its news fresh, and electricity, not steant is required to d tribute it. The literary, scientific, political, and popular magazines, on the of hand, of the better class, are nearly all of New York construction. One dom sees a Boston periodical in South Carolina and never one out of Chich or St. Louis. Were the rates of postage on magazines proportioned to length of the haul, a natural if not inevitable result would be the establishment of magazines in cities throughout the country, and we should do multiplication of literary nuclei. Long hauls would prevent sales at prices. Under present conditions the centralization of literary production New York is even greater than is that of money, and business, and in time it seems that the whole literary output of the country would have a New York flavor. If the changes in postal rates hinted at, if not advised, in President Taft's message, should compel the establishment of magazines in New Orleans and Chicago, for examples, they would have a local flavor, and therefore a distinction of value. New Orleans authors who write for New York publishers cannot escape from New York influences—they cannot be wholly free, indeed, when they are successful they are usually drawn to New York to the literary impoverishment of New Orleans. 312 medallion, carrying Lilies of the Valley and lady fern, was accompanied by Teresa Wallace, while R. T. Jackson acted as best man. The escorts were composed of Misses Goldis Kincade, Annie Ham, Jeannette D. Booker, Suella Donney, Pinkie Steel; Messrs. S. L. Mason, B. A. Walton, P. D. Davis, Drs. J. J. Thompson and R. B. Macklin. Clara Harris and Lillian Walker, flower girls and Elven Howard, pillow bearer. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. B. Johnson, D. D. pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, assisted by Revs. J. S. Jackson and W. H. Nelson. Following the marriage a reception was held in the parlors of Tuggle Institute, where the bridal supper was served. Mr. Adams is one of the leading men in this section of the country. He is a graduate from A. & M. College, Normal, Ala., under the late W. H. Councill, and about five years ago he entered the journalistic field by launching the Birmingham Reporter, which is a factor in race development in this section of the country. Mrs. Adams, the bride, is the daughter of Mrs. Carrie A. Tuggle, founder and President of Tuggle Institute. She is a highly educated young woman and active in all for the development of her race. She has been a widow four or five years. 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Advertising rates made known on application. All Checks, Money Orders and rafts should be made payable to The Pro-American Co. MD. PHONE 5891 W. C. & P. PHONE, ST. PAUL 8864 M. BALTIMORE. APRIL 2, 1910 No law the legislature makes can make us less than we make our ves. It is just possible that if the average member of the Maryland legislature had his way the poor gro would have to have a license breathe. A twelve dollar-a-week clerk in aoston bank got away with nearly quarter million dollars and spent all in gambling. ror a short fellow he was going some surely. A white face and straight hair om fright and cold is the very lat- t that comes from Richmond. Better keep it quiet or Richmond will over run with folks looking after hite faces and straight hair. If this is a sample of the average hite man that is now down in An- apolis making laws for the people this State; there is no wonder but they would ignore the Federal constitution altogether. What do you know about law or anything se decent? Bishop Smith wants us to come to Georgia and travel throughout its district and promises to pay our expenses and give us $100 00 besides, if we will furnish proof of our editorial in the issue of last week. We will gladly undertake the job, but the good Bishop must send us the money first and we will promise to deliver the goods. Dead easy good Bishop. The Catholic Church is to raise a fund of one hundred thousand dollars a year for the education of the Negro. Larger schools are to be built and school houses established all over the South. The movement sanction of Cardinal Gibb this city, and has already Rev. John E. Burke, the di- general of the Catholic Board on Work Among the Colle- is the head of the move; is to be assisted by Rev. J. Bustin, of Seranton, Pa. Out in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a colored man was convicted and sentenced to a term in the stock farm or annoying a white woman. Over in Baltimore county, a white brute faulted a little 13 year old girl, to the present has not been He has not even been ap- d, and it seems that the not very active in looking not the first nor second assaults that have taken Maryland in the past two weeks, and nobody has punished, much less lynched by these outrages. Had either of these case been a Negro, there would have been a howl that could have been heard in Alaska about it and by this time some one would have been either railroaded, to the penitentiary or a lynching bee would have taken place. What a thing it is to have a white face. It covers a multitude, vea several multitudes of sins. All you need in this world is a white face and you can do anything under heaven, from assaulting a baby to robbing a bank of its millions. LET IT ALONE. If our many dear good white friends would stop trying to solve the so-called Negro problem and let the poor Negro alone to take his chances like all other men we would be very much oblige to them. They are like the devil mending the dog's leg, while mending one he broke the other three. If the white folks would just let the Negro alone and stop trying to put adverse legislation on the statue books of the country the problem would be solved in less time than it takes to talk about it. The whole trouble seems to be that the Negro is getting along entirely too well to suit some people. The Negro is fast solving his own problems, and those who are up a little are trying to help the others up. Just keep hands and tongue quiet and time will do the rest. STOP WHINING AND GET DOWN TO BUSINESS. Not long ago while in conversation with a party in business the whole complaiut seemed to be that the colored people were not giving them the patronage they deserved. Now we are of a different opinion. Most of us get all we deserve and sometimes more. There is an old saying, attributed to Ben Franklin, we believe: "Keep thy shop and thy shop will keep thee." Now this is true in more ways than one. We cannot expect people to buy what they do not want and pay high prices for it. We must enter into competition like other people. We must get up early in the morning and stay late at night. we must keep what people want and sell it at the same price or less than other people. There are a number of Afro-Americans in business in this city, many of them are doing well. We have in mind one who has steadily gone to the front, until today he is one of the most prosperous as well as one of the most progressive business men with us, and we have never heard him growl once about patronage. Growlers and fault finders to the rear. Men take us at our own estimate. No one give us credit for being more than we give ourselves credit for being. Stand on both feet and push and stop whining. People get tired of hearing people whine. It sounds bad. Folks do not like it. NO TIME FOR PESSIMISM. Whatever of adverse legislation the States may put on the statue books will not stay there any longer than the Negro concludes to let it stay there. This is a fact and none can gainsay it. In the last analysis the whole thing is up to us. We are the arbiters when it comes to the last act. There is no reason at all to be discouraged. If we will only do our part all will be well in the end. When President Cleveland was first elected President of the United States dire predictions were made as to what would come of the Negro. Back into slavery, deprived of every privilege we then possessed. Strong men bowed their heads and women were in tears; children clung to their mother's skirts and wondered what was going to happen. Under no administration since has the colored people enjoyed more of liberty and less obnoxious legislation that under the two administrations of President Cleveland. We see no reason to be dejected because the present legislature seems inclined to do its worst. Let it do what it pleases and then let us take up the fight in such earnestness that it will be only a matter of time that by the courts of the land every Negro, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf, will be granted every right and privilege to which he is entitled. But in the meantime "let us be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might" and we will win despite every obstacle placed in our path. The country may be a very poor one, but certainly the man who refuses to stand up for his own flag is but a poor apology for a man. We like to see a man standing bravely by his principles, albeit such principles are erroneous and out of harmony with the trend of affairs. Of course, we do not indorse the principles, but simply commend the courage and open honesty of the man who, at all hazards, stands up for his country and flag. We have a case in point in the champion recently at Annapolis, who with sincere devotion, worthy of a better cause, boldly threw to the breeze his flag, and espoused the ideas which flourished in a section of this land more than a half century ago. He was neither ashamed of his flag or his country. His country is one of universal brotherhood for white men only, and he was not ashamed in this enlightened day, to let men know, that with him it is not a question of condition, but of color, pure and simple. Thanks to the great statesman from the county of Charles for making manifest the real motive behind the agitation which has been inflicted upon the citizens of Maryland during the past decade. The real reason for disfranchising the Negro is not because of either his ignorance or stupidity, but pure and simply because of his color. So the Negro must change his color. He need not bother about acquiring thrifty habits, and be coming more intelligent, in order to become a desirable citizen, but he must change his color. To be sure that creates for us a new problem not so easy of solution. That exceedingly loquacious statesman of China some years ago, we think it was the Chinese Minister, either in jest or in sincerity, ventured to mildly suggest a compromise, of a nature which would cause the disappearance of "Sambo" otherwise than by forcible extermination. There have been statesmen in the Southern country who while they vigorously contended for the political elimination of the Negro, in ways not so commendable, contributed, much towards a gradual transfer of members of the African race to the ranks of the Caucasian. True, indeed, this process is a slow one, but from the evidences all around us, of a large army of colored people so white in appearance that none but the statesman from Charles county could venture to detect African blood in them it would insinuate that the moral declension of the white man co-operating with Father Time, is destined, rather slowly it must be admitted, to bring about a peaceful assimilation wherein there will be no Negro problem. But it ought to be said to the credit of the tremendous majority of our civilized white fellow citizens, that their sense of fair play play and the general fitness of things will certainly dispose them to turn away, in disgust from such a program as is projected by those who openly advocate dishonesty and defiance to the spirit as well as the letter of the Constitution of our country. LATE LITERARY NEWS. The A. M. E. Zion Quarterly Review is before us. It contains any number of real good articles and most of them well worth reading. Especially is true of the article on "The South Under New Conditions" by J. Thomas Newsome, a practicing lawyer of Newport News, Va. The editorials are well written and many of them, for there are many, timely. In the forty-five pages of matter one can find good reading for a quiet evening in one's study. However, we wish it might be that a little more interest was taken in the matter of "make-up" as well as well as in the matter of presswork. The head lines are entirely too glaring for a magazine, some of them would hardly fit as "scare-lines" for a "yellow" newspaper. In a magazine they look exceedingly bad. The press-work in many places is entirely unworthy so pretentious a quarterly. With these matters well regulated, and the lines reading entirely across the page instead of newspaper measure, the A. M. E. Zion Quarterly Review will appeal much more to its numerous, (we hope) readers. It is to be hoped that this criticism will be taken in the spirit in which it is given. Price $1.00 per year, single copy 25 cents, A. M. E. Zion Publication Department, Charlotte, N: C. TO EDITOR OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER: In your issue of the 26th inst. you put forward the statement that "Down in Georgia Bishop Smith seems to be anything but popular with his ministers and they are having trouble and plenty of it." Now, I most emphatically challenge the truth of said assertion. I go farther. If you will come to Georgia and go from Atlanta to the seaboard and find a single disaffected congregation or six openly complaining ministers of the A. M. E. Church, I will pay all of your expenses, and throw in an additional one hundred dollars for your trouble. There are over 800 A. M. E. preachers, in active service in this State, and it would perhaps be a marvel if someone of them did not have a grievance even though it be imaginary. Furnish the proof of Atlanta, Ga., March 27th, 1910. HAVE COURAGE. EMPOR AFRO-AMERICAN: "God reigns and the government at Washington still stands." These inspiring and encouraging words of the immortal Lincoln come ringing down the years to cheer the hearts of the colored citizens of Maryland in the crucial moment of their political life. With no regards for the overwhelming verdict of the people in 1905 and 1909 rebuking their attempts to deprive the colored citizen of his right to vote, and fearing an even greater rebuke should they submit another disfranchisement amendment. The Democratic organization boldly defying the sentiment of the people and in open defiance to the letter and spirit of the Constitution of the United States, has determined to pass a law denying to all male colored citizens the right to register and vote at city and State elections. That this law will be an defiance and violation of the Fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution; that it is severely criticized by their national leaders of known legal ability; that it will rekindle the embers of sectional prejudice and strife counts but little with them; that they have taken a solemn oath to uphold and obey the Constitution is a matter of little concern to them; that such a law will rob 60,000 colored voters of their most powerful weapon for the protection of life, liberty and property giver them little or no serious thought. There object is accomplished when by the passage of this law, they have (even for a short while, for short indeed will it be) entrenched themselves in absolute power in the State and have trampled under foot all the forces which make for good, lawful and orderly government. The Negroes of no other community in this country has had to face such a humiliating and discouraging political condition as confronts us today. A right of more than 40 years standing is now ruthlessly and illegally attempted to be taken from us and we are left for a time at least, a wreck upon America's political shore. Even though this is a sad and discouraging picture to look upon; even though it would appear that we have been thrown back for a half century despite our earnest and honest endeavors to be good and honorable citizens; even tho in the bitterness of our anguish and gloom we may feel that our fight is a hopeless one; let us remember that it is at just such a time, that we need to summon all of our courage, to marshall all of our strength, to look the wrong squarely in the face, put on our armor and begin battling for our own. This is no time to lose our nerve or falter in our fight, for certain victory await us. "What they meant for evil God meant for good." How often in our half century's struggle, has light burst upon us from the midst of the densest darkness? How often blessings have come to us, which were not only unexpected but seemingly impossible? How quickly did emancipation follow the eclipses of the guns at Fort Sumpter? How soon did ignorance, superstition and poverty give way to education, reason and savings? These are the bright lights which cheer us in our darkest hours. How let us not think for a moment that we will be alone in our struggle against these violators of the Constitution, for in their boldness and almost unthinkable rashness, while aiming at us alone, they have wrought injury, humiliation and dishonor upon others. They have given Maryland always known as a conservative commonwealth; the uneviable destruction of being the first and only State to delay in letter and spirit the Fifteenth Amendment. Will the good thinking citizens of this State hesitate to at once remove the blemish from its fair name? Will any time be lost in having the Supreme Court settle for all time and in an unmistakeable way the political status of the Negro and the validity of the Fifteenth Amendment. In whatever movements made in this direction, let us bear our part. Let us contribute of our time, means and efforts in defeating the enemy. Let us show that the right so dearly bought will be zealously guarded and preserved by us. Thus by a manly, straightforward sight in a righteous cause: we shall be rewarded by a decision of the highest court in the land, which will be another glorious epoch in our onward march and will prove a righteous rebuke and condemnation to the would-be despoilers of our Constitution. Let us, therefore, cheer up and be hopeful, for Haman shall hang upon the gallows which he hath erected for Mordecai. HARRY S. CUMMINGS. Member of First Branch City Council, 17th Ward. THE MASTER OF THE MUSIC TAFT NOT DISAPPOINTING SAYS DR. WALDRON One of the prettiest weddings of the Easter season, was solemnized on Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The contracting parties were Miss E, Pearl Waller, daughter of Mr. and Mrst A. Texas Waller, and Dr.B. Wellesley Bailey, of Germantown, Pa. The wedding took place at the residence of the bride's parents, 1402 Druid Hill avenue. The bride wore a very pretty gown of white satin messaline, hand embroidered and ornamented with crystal trimnings. She was given in marriage by her father. Mrs. James S. Lenpon, of Philadelphia, was matron of honor. She wore a pale pink drepe de chene. The bridesmaids were Misses Mary Waller, Inez Crampron and Etta Smith. Miss Sarah Waller was flower girl and Master A. T. Waller, a brother of the groom, acted as page. The groom was attended by his brother, Mt. Vivian P. Bailey. TAFT NOT DISAPPEAR SAY "Manly; Race Loving and Not Expect Anything F While Taft Is There Should Divide That the policy of the present national administration does not hold out much hope for the Negro and the Republicans look like they are riding to a fail, was the view taken by Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron, of Washington, D. C., in answer to a request made by a representative of the Afro-American Ledger for his opinion on the trend of politics and the Negro. As president of the National Negro Political League he took the stump against Mr. Taft's election in 1908, declaring that his election would mean but little for the Negro. He declares that the treatment accorded the Negro since Mr. Taft's elevation to the presidency justifies his stand in 1908. Dr. Waldron said he was first and foremost a colored man and that he never was a Democrat and had only fought against Republicans whom he thot were immical to the best interests of the race. "Mr. Taft has not deceived us," said Dr. Waldron. "He is simply doing what we thought he would do. The efforts to win over the South and build up a strong Republican party there can only be done by pandering to the dominant interests there, and that means the side-tracking of the Negro. "I think all signs indicate that Mr. Talt is desirous of being renominated. The Postmaster General, Mr. Frank H. Hitchcock, is said to be the man of the hour when it comes to making appointments, and all white and colored men seeking federal office must get his O. K. Old line Republicans are angry over having to take a back seat, and I think that even Mr. Booker T. Washington is not so influential at court any more. If his friend, J. C. Napier, succeeds in landing a big plum it will not be because Mr. Washington wants him to get it, but that Tennessee is debatable ground, and Mr. Mr. Lewis N. Frisby, P. N. F., of Mt. Lebanon Lodge, No. 1213, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows, and daughter, Emma were in the city. Little Miss Emima was slated for a part on the program of Easter exercises at Bethel A. M. B., hurch. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Garnett R. Waller, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, and an uncle of the bride's. After the wedding, Dr. and Mrs. Bailey left for Atlantic City, where they will spend their honeymoon, after which they will return to their future home in Germantown. A large number of handsome, useful and costly presents were received. The bride is a graduate of the city high school, and since her graduation, has been teaching in the public schools. She is quite popular in the younger social set, and has been much admired since here coming out several years ago. The groom is a well known Philadelphia, where he has beed practicing medicine for some few years. He is president of the Philadelphia Academy of Medicine and Allied Science, vice president of the Douglas Hospital staff, besides being a member of several social clubs. POINTING VS DR. WALDRON Independent Negroes Need from The White House re."—Thinks Negroes de Their Vote Hitchcock will urge the appoint-ment. "We have already lost the collectorship of customs of Savannan and Charleston, and more colored officeholders may have to walk to satisfy the white South. The Republican party has somewhat strayed away from its old moorings and Northern capital has gone South, and the North sits idly by while the the South brands us less than men. Right after right has gone a glimmering from us while the North poured its capital South. "The Negro who will be allowed to hold a big job these days will be the sycaphant and the apoligizer for the wrongs heaped upon the race. Manly, race-loving and independent colored men will not be wanted. I regard the appointment of Mr. Henry Lincoln Johnson as a reward to trouneulence and illlywhitism. He is one of the men who is always advising the race, "Don't do that." "While I am not a Democrat and never have been one, I strongly urge that the Negro stop voting blindly voting for the Republican party. The very fact that the Republicans feel sure of our vote, makes them callous to our interests and the Democrats hostile to us as a race. Let some of us refuse to vote for the Republicans at times, and support the Prohibitionists and we will be able to demand more respect from the Republicans and less hostility from the Democrats. "I firmly believe that the destiny of the Negro is linked with that of the labor people, and if we link our interests, mutual benefits would accrue. The Negro is a laborer and I believe it will only be a short time before the unions will welcome him. Our hope in this country is making common cause with those of the dominant race whose interests are nearest ours." Mr. and Mrs. James S. Thomas, of 2035 Druld Hil avenue, and Mr. Wm. W. Brown, of 2035 Druld Hill avenue, spent the Easter Holidays in Centerville, Md., visiting relatives and friends. --- (Special to the Afro-American Ledger), Philadelphia, Pa., March 28.-At the close of the Wilmington Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in this city, last week, the following appointments were announced by Bishop W. F. Anderson. CAMBRIDGE DISTRICT. Cambridge, S. S. Jolly; Cambridge circuit, S. J. Hammond; Crapo, T. A. Johnson; East New Market, J. R. Brinkley; Hurlock, J. W. Bowling; Laurel, R. H. Wallace; Snow Hill, J. W. Jewett; Snow Hill circuit, O. H. Spencer; Vienna, L. H. Martin. CENTREVILLE DISTRICT. CEL174 J. E. A. Johns, Superintendent, Centreville, P. E. M. Island, Chestertown, J. R. H. Palmer, Church Hill, F. J. Lee, Easton, C. W. Pullett, Denton, F. T. Thomas, Oxford, J. H. Harman, Ridg- C. B. Canton, St. Michaels, T. H. Kiah, Trappe, A. L. Henry, Wittman, t. A. Norwood SALISBURY DISTRICT. P. O. O'Connell, Superintendent. Crisfield, O. S. Spriggs, Dames Quarter. J. L. Davies, Fruitland, W. G. Bowland, Greenwood, R. H. Borgs; Nanticoke, A. P. Shockley, Pocomoke City, M. L. McKenney; Princess Anne, D. H. Hargis; Salisbury, R.G. Waters; Unionville, J. H. Winters. WILMING DISTRICT. W. F. Cotton, District Superintendent. Barclay, P. O. Dickerson; Crumpton. T. B. H. Coleman; Marydel, W. T. Spellman, Port Deposit, W. E. Hilton; Sassafras, J. W. W. Core; Still Pond, J. L. Parker; Wilmington, Ezion N. W. Moore; Wilmington, Haven, J. T. Fletcher; Wilmington, Mt. Joy, W. J. L. Hughes. REV.CARROLL RETURNS For The Seventh Year—Congregation Receives Him With Open Arms Annapolis, March 30.—Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., pastor of Asbury M. E. church, has returned from conference for his seventh year, to the very great delight of h.s parishioners and congregation, who received him with open arms. arths. L. C. Curtis, pastor of Mt. Moriah A. M. E. church, is making his preparations for his conference which prets in Crisfield next month. The funeral of Mrs. Irene Whittington Becker, of Germantown, who died in one of the hospitals in Baltimore, took place from Asbury, I. E. church, Sunday. Jas. Mattie R. B. Gohman, who has been quite ill for some time is out again. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bates gave a tea Sunday afternoon, in honor of the first visit to Anannolis of Mrs. I. L. Thomas wife of Dr. I. L. Thomas, field agent of the Church Extension Department of the M. E. church, and Mrs. Mary Armstead and Miss (georgia Ross who accompanied them). A NEWHAIR STRAIGHTENER Kinky Hair Straightener In One Night—Fire And Frost Did The Job. Richmond, Va., March 30. -Stephen Green can now brow of hair as straight and skin as white as the average white man. hire and frost did the job. Green and a companion while hunting in the woods laid down and slept before their camp fire. Green awakened with his clothes in flames. He ran four miles through the snow for help tearing off his garments as he ran calling for help when he reached help he was almost nude, he had turned from a coal black to snow white, and his hair which was kinky is now as straight as any white man's. STATE UNIVERSITY A LEADING INSTITUTION [Continued from Page 1.] pastor. He is doing a great work, and is being encouraged by his people. It would not be out of order for me to say that on Monday I stopped at Columbia, Tenn., where I met many people, and leaving I pulled on down to this place. I was invited here to attend the wedding of an editor, Oscar W. Adams, of the Birmingham Reporter. When Job or some one else said: "It is not good for man to be alone," he meant editors as well as other people, and Editor Adams was not long in seeing this one point, and took it up. He got acquainted with a young widow, Mrs. Manie V. Farley, called on her several times, and liked her. She is refined, cultured and of vim and push, and Editor Adams kept Enon Ridge warm, by day, and it was a case of job wrestling with it. He took him a little time to get Mrs. Farley to think his way, and she decided that she would be his bride. The time was spt. and I was one of the invited rues. I rode in a carriage to the church, and was with the family. The people looked at me, and I looked at them, but I said nothing, because I was a member of the bridal pary, the first time in my life I have ever had such honor, and it took up all my time to see how the other people were acting so I would know what to do. Dr. U. G. Mason met me at the church door and gave me a few pointers. Mr. and Mrs. Adams are at present with Mrs. O. A. Tuggle, but they will go into their own home. It is now being remodelod, and will be occupied about April 15. The presents LARGE ATTENDANCE AT ASSEMBLY DANCE Easter Function At Lyric Is The Most Brilliant Affair of the Season Many Out-of-Town Society was out in full force on last Monday night at the Lyric, where the first reception of the New Baltimore Assembly was held. Seldom has such a beautiful scene been witnessed as that which presented itself to the 150 or more guests when they were assembled in the pink hall of the Lyric, which was very tastefully decorated with palms and flowers. The ball was opened with a grand march, after which the following dance program was rendered by Gearing's orchestra: Two-Step "Amina" Waltz, "Thousand Lives" Two-Step "Teasing Rag" Waltz, "Our Wedding Day" Santiago, "Georgia Sunset" Waltz, "Garden of Boses" Two-Step, "Yiddisha" Waltz, "Vision of Salome" Two-Step "Temptation" Waltz "Unrequited Love" Two-Step "Cubanola Glide" SUPPER Santiago "Come After Breakfast" Two-Step "Wild Cherries" Waltz "Devotion" Two-Step Moving Day in Jungle- town" Waltz "Home, Sweet Home" Supper was served by Caterer Taylor. The New Baltimore Assembly is the result of the combination of the two rival social organizations—the Tuesday Assembly and the Baltimore Assembly, which took place shortly after the Christmas holidays, and as a result of this combination, the affair was the most congenial that has been held here for sometime. Among the out-of-town guests were Miss Ardena Ringgold, Miss Panaie Chatman and Mr. Wendell Cornish, of Philadelphia; Miss Nellie Merriweather, Jessie Parks, Della Parks, Miss Narka Lee, Miss Mae F. Tyson and Mr. C. Leland Simmons, of Washington, and Mr. Shelton Bishop, of New York. The debutantes introduced were Miss Roberta Hawkins, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ashbie Hawkins and Miss Viola Clarke. were valuable and fine. A man present who is in the habit of handling silver and gold estimated the silver to be worth $1650, and that, is saying nothing about the other things. I met Miss Jaeanne D. Booker, a graduate from the State University last year, and who is one of the teachers. I wish you could have met her yourself. She is up to date as a teacher, and then there is Miss Stella Donnehy, who is also a graduate from the State University, Louisville, and out of the same class with Miss Booker. Then I was very much impressed with another bright young woman who was the bride's maid, Miss Teresa Wallace, who is from Jacksonville, Fla., and a graduate from Knoxville college. Now I have not mentioned the doctors. Well I met Dr. A. M. Curtis down here, also Dr. R. F. B. Foyd. President Me-erve from Shaw University, Raleigh, visited the meeting of doctors, and Dr. G. W. Hubbard of Mehary Medical College was also on hand. I have a few more I desire to talk about another time, also to tell you about the teachers and their meeting. I had the pleasure of meeting Prof. L. B. Moore, one of the greatest educators of our race. I heard him make a speech, which the papers used. He is a fine speaker and a man of ability. I would like to be able to say a few more things about him, but then I must not now. I may do so in another letter. I have a few more things to say to you another time, and will say them. If you have any mail for me send it to the Atlanta Baptist College, Atlanta, Ga. Washington Conference Closes (Continued from Page 1.) Staunton District—S. R. Hughes, superintendent. Bridgegwater, J. E. Arter; Charleston, J. E. Dotson; Covington, L. A. M. McPherson; Deerfield, A.W. Jones; Orottes, V.N. Hughes; Harpers Ferry, T. B. Snowden, Harrisburg, J. H. E. Carter; Lutray, N. J. Jones; Martinsburg, S. M. Beamer Mount Hope, G. D. Nickens, White Sulphur, J. M. Roan; Williamsburg, L. H. Moore, West Stanton, E. P. Moon; Woodstock, W. Stevens. Washington District—E. S. Williams, superintendent. Bowie. Nathan Ross; Boyds, J. S. Cole; Charlotte Hull, J. W. Holmins; Daisy, R. F. Fisher; Emory Grove, G. C. Tayler; La Plata, J. W. Jackson; Laurel, A. A. Brown; Latonsville, E. D. Venture; Morboro, G. H. Boose; Mount Airy, J. H. Watson; Nottingham and Croome, Virgil Carrion; Rockville, W. N. Holt; Springs, R. P. Lawson; Shiloh, G. A. Letwich; Sellman, D. L. Washington; Washington. Asbury, M. W. Clair; Bennings, Eljah Ayers; Central W. E. Jefferson. Ebenezer, S. H. Brown; Mount Zion, D. W. Hays; Nash Memorial, G. A. Davis; Tennashown, C. E. Queen. Notes for this column addressed to Mr. Beckett, care of this office, will receive careful attention.—Ed. Spring is here with all its life, vigor and power. Jack Dunn's squad made a fine beginning, but the Major Leaguers a sudden check to their early joys. As the season moves on the Birds will improve. The Y. M. C. A. of Washington defeated St. Christopher of New York last Saturday night in Washington by a score of 44 to 19. The Washington Quintet played in New York Thursday, and here last night. They are playing basketball in championship style. Baltimore witnessed one of the finest athletic treats last night ever given in the Monumental City. The High School lads displayed great skill in the handling of the ball and team work. The visiting teams, 12th St., Y. M. C. A., Howard Academy and M. St., assisted in given a fine exhibition of basketball. This is the first public game that has reached so many. It is hoped that similar exhibits will be given and that the public will patronize them. See this column for the results of the game. The Naval Academy has declared itself the champion of inter-collegiate fencing. West Point, Pennsylvania and Cornell were its competitors. Football will still be among the college spoils. The changes will remove some of the objective features. Tonight at the Fifth Regiment Armory 520 men and boys will contest in the Athletic badge test, to be conducted by the Public Athletic League. The conditions of the badge test are as follows: A boy must qualify in three events to secure a badge. The events are cunning the bar, broad jumping and running 60 yards for Class 1 and Class 2. Broad jumps five feet and nine inches in Class 1, and six feet, six inches in Class 2; chins the bar nine times and high jumps four feet, four inches in Class 8, he qualifies for the event of his respective class, which is the dash. The value of the badge test lies in the fact that a boy has only himself to compete against. It matter not to him how many can beat him, for providing he accomplishes the record set for his class, he receives the athletic badge, and this incentive is sufficient to encourage his continued participation in athletic work. Such athletics encourages strong, healthy development of body and as a result produces a strong hardy race. Should not such an opportunity be given the colored boys and girls? The death rate cries, increased vitality will stop my rampage. A pugilist needs training to develop physical stamina in order to be able to compete with his opponent and after battle breaks training. If he needs training to make the kind of man necessary for battle, does not an individual need training to equip him to fight battles of life? Life is a continuous battle, therefore, the training must be constant and unbroken. LIBERIAN UPRISING GAINING STRENGHT White Residents In Danger and the Foreign Legations Opened To Refugees. Liverpool, March 30.—Advices today from Liberia say that the native uprising is spreading and that the white residents are believed to be in danger, particularly the English residents, the rebel tribesmen wishing England to interfere They believe they can best bring this about by killing some of the English settlers. England's intervention, it is believed, would result in an readjustment of administration affairs. Rev. B K Speare, a foreign missionary, has been assisinated at Cape Palmas, according to today's dispatches All the foreign legations have been thrown open to refugees. So far the tribesmen have had the better of the native soldiers, several of whom have been killed in clashes in and near Monrovia. A German gunboat offered to bombard the tribesmen, but the authorities refused to permit this, fearing it would bring complications that might mean a loss of independence. The scout cruiser Birmingham, which was recently dispatched by the United States government to Liberia, has not yet arrived. Mr. James E. Herdon, of 1710 Division street left on Tuesday, to attend the funeral of his sister, Miss Effie Herdon of Oxford, North Carolina. "Howard's Italian Silk Shoe Laces." YOUNG'S PHARMACY 1100 Druid Hill Ave. SHAVING PARLOR. All styles of hair cutting, 15 cents Prompt service. 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 Mock Conference will be held at St. John's A, M. E. Church, Lexington street near Pine, Thursday evening, April 7, 1910. Admission 10 Cens. Lunen and Refreshments on Sale. Mrs. Lydia Burke, Chairman Mrs. Cole will preside Rev. E. J. Gregg, Pastor. Notice! Notice! Dr. J. H. Barnett, Specialist Skin and Scalp Diseases. 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FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere THE CIRCUS IS COMING Undet the Auspices of the Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club. The Tent will be pitched AT NAZARITE HALL Calvert St. near Centre Friday, April 8th at 8 P. M. GEARING'S ORCHESTRA Admission 25c. Refreshments on Sale Mrs. Mamie E. Jones, President Mrs. Hattie Saunders, Rec. Sec. Mr. Lula Freeland, Fin. See'y Mrs. Catherine Price, Treas. Mesdanes Lucy S. Day, Mary F. Handy, Anna McGuinn, Mamie Bruce, Catherine Price, Mamie Jones, Laura Wilson, Roberta Creditt, Annie Reid, Emma Truxon, Martha Thompson, Laura Burgess, Maggie Wilson, Henrietta Robohbt, Mary E. Harris, Jennie Credit, Hattie Saunders. Rachel Ridge, lottie Thomas, Louise Freeland, Lizzie Thomas, Annie Jester, Julia Page, Kate Laylor, Melissa Fenderson, Emma Edwards, Louise G. Briscoe, Clara Rhetta, Hattie, Wallace, Fannie Yancey, Jennie Russell, Eugenia Briscoe, Rosa Bannister, Annie Wright, Ida Rice. PATRONESSES Meslames Laura Pratt, Alice Chambers, Violet Brown, Mabel Jemley, Martha Allen, Hessie Jackson, Mary E. Bailey, Medhoda Buckingham, Edward S Jones, Lillie Jones, Julia Monroe, Nanie Brown, Belle Carroll, Olive Maxwell, Clara Nodie, Mary Joyce, Helen Smith, Lulu-M. Cummings, Julia Jackson. Misses Mabel Lindsay, Sarah Manoka, Antoinette O. Henry, Violet. Clements, Carrie M. Webb, Villa Hughes, Ida R. Cummings. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton, Pastor. 11 A. M., The Pastor will preach after which the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., The Pastor will preach a special sermon to the Nazarites. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor and Sacrament of the Lord's Supper 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. A. C. E. L. Geo. A. Gibson, Pres. of the Ushers' Association. Rev. David Johnson, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "The Security of the Righteous." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor to the Progressive Circle of South Baltimore, Mrs. Arena Carpenter, president. 6.80 P. M., Allen C. E. League, 7.30 P. M., Song and Praise Service and Communion. Geo. Hewlen, Supt. Mrs. Lucy Jennings Richardson, Pres. A. C. E. L. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Easter Sunday and Services. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor 2.30 P. M., Cunday School. 6.00 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor Communion. Classes—Sunday at 6 A.M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 Herbert Frisby, Supt John Murray, Pies. of League. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Saratoga Street near Gay Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon, by the Pastor. Communion. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. EBENEZER A, M. E. CHURCH Galesville, Md., West River. Kev. john Offer Custis. Pastor. 1910 Victory Celebration of our church, all day, April 3rd. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., Celebration Sermon and Holy Communion administered by Bishop Levi J. Coppin, D. D. 3:00 P. M., Several Leagues, Address by Bishop Coppin. 8:00 P. M., Special Services by the Bishop. PARENTS. You are hereby notified to find out what your children's financial standing is in Johnson's Juveniles No. 2, Jobs. Failing to comply they will be suspended. Any information kindly given. Edw. Liggins, W. F. Itt. W. H. Saunders, Sec. Womans Day. Services will be held at St. Johns A. M. E. Church, Lexington street near Pine, SUNDAY, APRIL 3rd. The Organizations from all the Churches are cordially invited to unite with us on that day. A PLATFORM MEETING A PLATFORM MEETING Will be held under the auspices of the Day Nursery Association at the Sharp Street Memorial M.E. church Sunday April 3d, 3.30 P. M. Prominent Speakers will be present and address the meeting. Good Music in Attendance Miss Gornelia Anderson, President. C. Y. W. C. A. Employment Bureau 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. Since higher licenses have been made for Employment Bureaus, many of them have raised their fees; but we beg leave to announce that we still retain our prices as formerly. $1.00 From the Employer 25 Cents from the Employee. Association Day-Sunday at 5 P.M., Rev. P. W. Wortham, pastor of Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church, will speak. Misses Marguerite and Claudia, Thomas, of 1430 Division, street spent Easter in Philadelphia. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor subject: "Good news from Heaven." 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Jackson, followed by the Holy Communion. Revival every night. Everybody welcome. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Miss E. Cooper, Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McBildry St. & Patterson Park Av. Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 9.00 Class Meeting, D. I. Powler, leader. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor and Communion. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 Class Meeting, Israel Barnes Isader. 5.30 P. M., Epworth League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor; John M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH Chattolanee, Md. 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., Sermon by Pastor. 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., Easter Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "J.sus Christ and Him Crucified," followed with Lord's Supper. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Christ's Presence; Dispels Sorrow." Strangers cordially welcomed. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. 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. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Preaching by the Pastor. All are cordially invited. Mr. E. Hughes, Supt. S. S. Mr. T. H Lee, Pres. E. L. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCIL Cor. S. Caroline and Bank St. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M. Sunday School, Mr. A. J. Smith, Supt. 4 P. M., Epworth League. Miss Clara Stanley, leader. 8 00 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor. 6.00 A. M., Class-meeting. 11 A. M., Preaching. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.00 P. M., Epworth League. 7.00 P. M., Brotherhood Prayer. and Praise service. 8 P. M., Preaching. W. A. Jones, Supt. Henry Johnson, Pres. of League. B. M. Rhetta, Pres. Brotherhood. Everybody cordially invited. Parrish St. near Mulberry St Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class Meeting 11 A. M., Rev. J. W. Powler. 2:00 P. M., Sunday School 3.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. Jos Reason. 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Vegetarians are sentimentalists, but sentiment and science are far apart as poles. Science is not even logic, because science is facts, and facts and bullets prove themselves and are their own logic. Vegetarians will say, "Look at the robust peasants of Europe. Behold, how little meat they eat." But when these bulky peasants, Norwegians and Swedes, for instance, bring their vegetarian habits of life with them to New York, London or Chicago, their lungs melt away like ice cream in hungry boys. These big, fine Swedes were protected at home by isolation, fresh air and slow, lifelong habits.—New York New Field For Making Money Afro-Americans May Engage In the Poultry and Egg Business—Success of John O'Lacey, Who Has Won Valuable Prizes From State Fairs and Poultry Associations. BY FRANCIH H. WARKEN. "The poultry and egg business is one which colored Americans seem to have eschewed except in a most desultory manner," said John O'Lacey to the writer upon his return to Detroit recently from the Buffalo poultry show, "Out of 4,000 or 5,000 persons who attended that show not one colored person was among them." A visit to Mr. O'Lacey's city apartments at 55 Beacon street, Detroit, disclosed the fact that this celebrated poultry fancier has won over 400 prizes during his career in the business, including state fair ribbons and poultry [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. JOHN O'LACEY. association loving cups, medals and other valuable prizes. The walls of these apartments are literally covered with emblems of Mr. O'Lacey's success in Michigan and elsewhere. Some of the facts of the business gained from my talk with him are as follows: There is no color line in the poultry business. The business has reached the proportions of $400,000,000 per annum. One chicken will net $2.40 a year. Fresh eggs for table fetch from 25 to 50 cents per dozen. Fancy eggs for sitings bring from 50 cents to $2 a sitting. It costs $1.40 a year to feed one chicken at the present high cost of foodstuffs. It is as easy to hatch 200 chicks by incubator as it is to look after two sitting hens, and there are no lice in the machine to sicken the brood. When the business is understood it is as easy to take care of 500 chickens as it is to care for fifty. The profits on 100 chicks will not fall below $240, and on 1,000 chicks it will be $2,400. That this is a conservative statement is proved by the showing made by one poultry farmer who attended the Buffalo show and demonstrated that he earned over $9,000 during the preceding year and had only 1,000 chickens to start with. This is a profit of $4.50 a chicken, or $2 higher than the estimate above given. Mr. O'Lacey is a regular exhibitor at the state fairs and exhibitions of the Michigan Poultry association. For four years he has been assistant superintendent of these exhibitions and has been engaged as one of the managers LOFING CUF (PRIZK) of the poultry show to be held in Chicago this year from Dec. 8 to 14. inclusive. Mr. O'Lacey has never operated on a large scale, and several of his friends are trying to secure his active assistance as manager to organize an Afro-American chicken and egg company and commence operations with a capital of from $10,000 to $25,000. With the experience of the Buffalo concern in mind it is confidently believed that 100 per cent could regularly be made on such an investment. Then the establishment of such a farm would serve as a sort of training school for poultry raisers. The field is an unlimited one, and it is hoped members of the race will give more attention to this particular industry and emulate the splendid example set by Mr. O'Lacey. New Poet of Rare Power Young Walter Everett Hawkins' Volume of Poems on Various Themes Considered by Critics to Be of Exceptional Literary Merit—Introduction by F. H. H. Murray. BY BROLE GRIT. In the person of Walter Everett Hawkins of Warrenton, N. C., who has written a book of poems of some eighty-one pages, the race has a new poet. In every page one discovers the fact that a real genius, a master word painter, one thoroughly in earnest and in love with his work, was behind the pen that put life and vigor into them. The young man, who is just twenty-four, is the son of a noble, manly, God fearing father, one of the "seldom sort" who did not fear the face of clay, who was a man in the broadest acceptance of the term and who bequeathed to his talented son those noble and manly qualities of head and heart which compel one's admiration. Nature made him a poet, and he supports a commerce with the muses which reveals to all lovers of true poetry the fact that nature has dealt with him most generously. The title of this charming collection of poems is "Chords and Discords," and it is dedicated to the elder Hawkins in these words: "To the memory of a resolute father, whose stern Christian character finds agreeable balance in [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a serious expression]. WALTER E. HAWKINS. the pliant devotions of a kindly mother and to a galaxy of brothers and sisters whose kind indulgences have inspired my dreams, I dedicate this volume." F. II. II. Murray, publisher of the poems, wrote the introductory, a scholarly and masterful presentation of the claims of our newest poet to public favor. Among some of the best poems in the book are "A Song to Our Women," "Immortality," "Ode to Ethiopia," "Remember Brownsville," "To Booker T. Washington," "To the Boston Guardian," "To Dr. W. E. B. Dubois" and "Where Freedom Is." As a matter of fact, all the poems are literary gems, but especial attention is directed to those cited because of their deep significance, their racial and patriotic fervor, their bold and courageous trend and the truths they breathe. SUCCESS OF C. C. WHITE. Young Violinist Scheduled to Appear In Washington May 9. Musical organizations, professional singers and instructors of music in many sections of the country are beginning to manifest keen interest in the homecoming of Clarence Cameron White, who has been abroad pursuing a special course in violin study about two years. Before going to Europe Mr. White was easily one of the foremost violinists of the race in America. His progress in the art of music has been simply wonderful, and his success under M. Zacharewitsch, the renowned Russian violinist, has been great. Mr. White will return to Washington in time to make ample preparation for his first public appearance at home, which will be in the nature of a welcome concert at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, Washington, on Monday evening, May 9. He will be assisted by Professor Henry Thacker Burleigh of New York and other noted vocalists. Institute For Y. M. C. A. Workers. With Lyman L. Pierce as instructor the Central Young Men's Christian association, Pittsburgh, will open an institute for prospective Y. M. C. A. secretaries, committeemen and other workers in an official capacity. This is a splendid opportunity for our young men to equip themselves for the work of the branch for our people. The sessions will be held on Monday nights at the Central Y. M. C. A. building, Pennsylvania avenue and Seventh street. Craftsmen Given Third Degree. Craftsmen from several lodges in the Second Masonic district, New York, met with Widows Sons' lodge, No. 11, recently in Brooklyn, at which time J. W. Ferguson, Matthew Welmon, A. Moore and William D. Adams were presented for the third degree. The team consisted of five men from the Craftsmen's club of New York and ten of the lodge conferring the degree. The closing lecture was given by Past Master Turner S. Smith. Sunday = School INTERNATIONAL LESSON COMMENTS FOR APRIL 3. Subject: The Power of Faith, Matt. 9:18-34—Commit to Memory Verses 28, 29. GOLDEN TEXT.—"All things are possible to him that believeth." Mark 9:23. TIME.—Autumn A. D. 28. PLACE.—Capernaum. EXPOSITION.—I. Jesus Raising the Daughter of Jairus, 18-26. Sorrow brought the ruler to Jesus. It brings more people to Him to-day than almost anything else. He belonged to a class that was largely hostile to Jesus. He was thoroughly in earnest and his pride was in the dust (cf. Mk. 5:22; Lu. 8:41). He worshiped Jesus. The fact that Jesus allowed him to do so is one of the many proofs of Jesus' delity (cf. Acts 10: 15, 26; Rev. 22:8, 9, R. V.; 5:8). The ruler's prayer was short, to the point, intense (cf. Mk. 5:23). Jesus arose and followed him. He is always ready to enter the house of sickness or sorrow where He is invited (Rev. 3:20). Jesus went at once. He is just the same to-day (Heb. 13:8). The Jewish ruler's faith was not as perfect as that of the Roman centurion (cf. ch. 8:8 with Luke 8:41, and note Mk. 5:36), but the faith was genuine and Jesus responded to (cf. vs. 21, 22). The sick child was the only daughter (Lu. 7:12) and an only brother (Jno. 11:1). There was work, too, for Jesus to do by the way (v. 20). The woman's case was despair (v. 20; Lev. 15:19, 20). The long continuance of her plague made her case apparently hopeless, but it was not hopeless when we take Jesus into the account (cf. Lu. 12:16; Jno. 5:5, 8; Acts 4:22, 26). She had sought relief in many directions (Mk. 5:26; Lu. 8:43), but had received none. Our Lord often heals those whom no human skill can help. She came to the Lord because there was no one else to whom she could go. She had heard the things concerning Jesus (Mk. 5:27), and this gave her faith that He could heal her. The woman's plan for getting the desired healing had much of superstitious erroneousness mingled with it (v. 21). But there was sincere faith, and that is all that is necessary. Heart faith, though mixed with error, that nevertheless brings one to Jesus, brings greater blessing than views that are correct but entirely a matter of the head. She received a hearty welcome and the complete healing that she sought. Jesus had been delayed on the way in ministering to the woman who had touched the hem of His garment and was made whole, and meant the little girl had died (cf. Mk. 5:35; Lu. 8:49). It seems as if Jesus was now too late. It often seems so (cf. Jno. 11:21), but He never is. Jesus found the ruler's house filled with uproarious, ostentatious parade of sorrow. In hearty disgust at it all, He drives the noisy mourners forth (cf. Mk. 5:39). Jesus is always displeased with undue lamentations over departed friends (1 Thess. 4:13). He gives a good reason why the lamentation should cease at once. "The damselfish is not dead but sleepest." The reason holds for all our friends who have fallen asleep in Jesus; they are not dead, but simply sleep (1 Thess. 4:14; Acts 7:60). They may not awaken quite as soon as did Jairus' daughter, but wake they surely will, and it will not be long (1 Thess. 4:16, 17). Jesus' statement was received with derision. The scorners had reason and common sense on their side, but they were wrong. On the other side was nothing but the word of the Son of God. The scorners and the formal mourners all gone, Jesus works. Note the taking by the hand; it was the frequent practice of our Lord (cf. Mk. 1:31, 8:23, 9:27; Matt. 14:31). And there was always power in that hand grasst. To the Jewish mind there was contamination in the touch of the dead hand (Num. 19:11), but the Prince of Life will not be contaminated, but communicate life. Death gave way to the Prince of Life and the damselfish. II. Jesus Opening the Eyes of Two Blind Men, 27-31. Further work awaits our mighty Lord. Two blind men require His help. They were very earnest, following and crying out. They had faith in Him as the Messiah, the Son of David, and in ability and readiness to help. The Old Testament had prophesied that the Messiah would open the eyes of the blind (Isa. 29:18; 35:5, 42:6, 7). Jesus did not seem to pay any attention to them at first, but with persistent faith they followed Him right into the house. Jesus put one question to them that went right to the root of the matter (v. 28). Faith is the one condition that Jesus demands if we would realize experimentally the fulfillment of His promise and the enjoyment of His power (Lu. 1:46; Jas. 1:5-7). If more of us could say "Yea Lord" to Jesus, "Belleve ye that I am able?" we would know more of His power to help. Our faith is the measure of the blessing we enjoy (v. 29). One touch of Jesus' hand and the blind eyes were opened. III. Jesus Casting Out a Demon, 32-34. Still another needs our Lord's help, a man possessed with a demon. Recent investigation proves that demonical possession is a reality today. The demon in this case had rendered the man dumb. The best thing to do with any man possessed of a demon is to bring him to Jesus. Our Lord can make those who are dumb from any cause speak (Ex. 4: 11, 12). In giving this man the power of speech an Old Testament prophecy concerning the Messiah was fulfilled (Isa. 35:6). The multitudes marvelled and said it was never so seen in Israel, but the Pharisees were ready with a sinister explanation (cf. ch. 12:22-24; Mk. 3:22; Lu. 11:14, 15). 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Taft. who was present and spoke, wa: introduced by Register of the Treas ury W.T. Vernon. The speech of Mr ¥ernon, has attracted so much atten tion that we give it in full. Mr. Vernon said: ‘Mr, Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen- He needs no introduction whose name |: a household word throughout the civilizec world. I rise to express the deep appreclatior we of the Wilberforce club feel for thi great, act of friendship and_ helpfulness extended us by the ruler of the greates' government on carth. This would be tru: apart from hitherto evidenced friendshiy for those institutions committed to tr uplift of the race, but when for years every request for such encouragement ha: met with ready assent. every appeal beer affirmatively answered, as is now the case, while nothing could Increase th poner: done us, we are all the more grate: ah. Fortunate was Wilberforce univorsit; as to Jocation. Bishop Payne, realizing that the ignorance that binds men's souls is more galling even than chains and tha! & peopio's strength remains forever de: rivitive unless they have those quallfice. tions which place them in harmony wit! their fellows by reason of acknowledge: merit and ability, sought Ohlo as_ the place, where had ‘settled the New Eng. ander with Ideas of liberty and treedor for all mankind. Here men had gathered to bulld a state where opportunity to rise would be unre. stricted, where there would be no vonds: men, ‘where ali would bo free—free to Ia. bor, free to aspire and free to enjoy tne heritage education and enlightenment give to all mankind. Here the spirit of the abolitionist .stll abides. 1. that early day—the day wher heroes wrought— Wilberforce knew th friendship of Joshua R. Giddings, Salmor P, Chaso and Benjamin Wade. Associ- aetd with them as a friend to this Inst- tution and the people it sought to elevate was also anether great jurist and states- ‘man, equally devoted and helpful—Alphon- so Taft, the illustrious sire of him who a generation later comes to assist Wilber- force tonight. ‘The people for whom these labored hxc for %0 years sung the sorrow songs, )u as a result of what these men did’ anc the ‘work of intervening year on thi night of such encouragement J report this race begins to sing the songs of triumph Their souls awakened; they saw (he Nght. These men indexed the way. A race grew as it beheld and followed. Now, @ generation later, men are preach: ing the doctrine of altruism. Philanthro pists are giving with a munificence hith- erto unknown to all movements making for the world's betterment. ‘The tendency of ali our clyllization Is toward association on right principles, helpful co-operation, toleration and jus- tice, and this altruistte trend fs ever en- larging as it uplifts and blesses all con- altions of mankind. To put ourselves in touch with this great trend Is the desire of the race Efroughout america, ‘We realize phat hon est effort, whether in the lowly walks or along the higher lines, duty done every day everywhere, can have but one reswit— sure and jasting progress. We, (oo, aro working toward that far- off day when war shall cease, when pov- erty, crime, misunderstandings and al: that give distress to the humblest crea- ture shall be no more. inspiring it is to have with us the head of the nation, aiding our efforts for edu- cated Christian citizenshlp, for that right- eousness that exalted a nation. ‘Mr, President, you will pardon this di- rect address, but may 1 say that tho Ne- gro is striving to rise out of the ignoble into the noble, out of the lower up into the higher, up to duty, to soclety and country. These are all the work of this age, the supreme effort of the, now, and Your utterances will give heart and chee: as he girds himself for this journey and presses on his way. Your words will become the shibboleth of ils Jeaders who labor for real merit and true worth, Before you are loyal, grateful people who love thelr country well and who will give when necessary the last full measure of devotion in defense of the flag. Should necessity arise—and we pray i! will not-us have we from the time of Attucks’ martyrdom on Boston Common to San Juan Hill, you would have but te call and 1,000,000 Negroes as one man would gladly go wherever you command, counting themselves happy 10 make the last sacrifice for thelr country. Wilberfores has never had a night so proud. You will carry away the gratitude of Wilberforce university, the Institutlor dear not only to the great A. M. E. church, but to the race everywhere, and Which ‘for fifty years has been sending forth those who inbor for the best in lize for our people. Ladies and genvlemen, on this night. epoch makiny for Wilberforce, 1 present one who whenever and wherever request- ed to assist Instituiions committed to the education of the race has responded. whose worldwide Influence has been ex- tended to us for those things of soul— things that endure—a member of the Jeanes fund board. doing a work that whl eventuate more into racial weal at the years poss, the patron of education. the preacher of mora! excellence, the phi- Janthropist and friend of the aspiring, the The Spinciess Nearo In Evidence. The New York Age in its present political attitude toward President ‘Taft reminds us, oh, so forcibly, of the spineless Negro who bus to buve the seat uf bis pants kicked off by 1 white man before he will offer the slightest resistance and even ther makes a half apology for doing even that little. May the good Lord deliver us from that kind!—Cleveland (0) Ga zette, Color Line Quickly Executed by Wire. One of the Cuban players who start. ed for Sau Jose, Cal., fron Havana recently was turned’ over to New Or leans by wire, says the Loy Angele (Cal) New Age. The man {s-of Negru extraction, and Frank Herman of th the California State league Informed Browne Willis of the San-Jose Base ball association that-the natjonal agree ment berred men of that race. ‘SPECIAL “AGENT - CAPABLE. : Appointing Nelson Crews. Secretary Wilson of the agricultural department insists that he acted er- tirely within bis authority when be appointed “farm expert” Nelso:1 Crews of Kansas City. Represente- tives Borland, Rucker, Boober and other Missouri Democrats of the house expressed doubt regarding the con- struction of the law which the secre- tary says outhorizes bim to put Crews at work as an expert nt $150'a, month. Mr. Borland recently sent Secretary Wilson a letter asking information re- garding Crews appointment, In reply Yir, Wilson says: Dear Mr. Borland—Referring to your Ie:- ter of March 10, asking under what a:- thority of law Mr. Nelson Crews was a:- pointed, I inclose herewith a copy of ti.) act making appropriations for the ag? '- cultural department and call your atte:- tion to the marked paragraph on page ‘ We cannot do effective work among t > colored people without the employme:: of the most intelligent of thelr own rac *. who can reach them, talk to them, su © gest Improvements to them and repo“ conditions to us, so that We may ta Bteps to Itnprove thelr farming conditloxs. ‘The section referred to authorizes the seeretary of ngriculture to empk » investigators aud special ageuts 1o- quired for “laboratory investigations of plant diseases and pathological ex }- Jections, for the control of the diseas=s of ornamental trees, for the Investig: tlon of the physiology of crop plants. for soil bacteri-cogy, for acellinatlz: tfon und adoption investigations vf cotton, for taxonomle Jnvestigatiot s and other things known to the Inbors- torles of the agricultural department scientists. “T have no doubt that Crews will 2: tain eminence as a, bacteriologist aril pathologist,” Mr, Borland said. “If ke makes a report on taxonomic investi- gations X sba!] certainly read It.” NEED OF MORE LITERARY CLUBS. Their Economic Value Shown—The Ole Time Debating Club Was the Life of the Community. We are pleased to know that ti Mterary epiric Is sul allve among 0%: People in the large cities. It is a tree sigu of progress ulong the sight Ure. and it ought to be encouraged a: made to become a prime factor in te Intellectual life of our young peop's who may or may not be in schoo). ime was when the debating ¢hih was the backhone of the sntellectu! Mfe of the community and our peopir took pride in supporting those whe made it possible for such an instits:- tion to exist, for such the old thre @ebating clubs were. ‘The new liter- ary society, Iyceum or forum. of the preseat time would do well to go back to the discussiou of some of tb> themes of the old time debating club. Pbey would Gnd jn them much foot for thought and sober’ reflection. In Washington, Boston, Rleumone. Va. Chicago, St. Louis, New Yor: and other leading cities there are Iterary societies amovg us whieh are doing an educational work whic could not be done with as litte ex peuse Jf conducted along other lines. We would Ike to see lit every cor: munity a fiterury organization for the diffusion of knowledge, the discus: slou of guestions of the day as ther relate to us as a race and alse to the body politic. The Boston Literary society, Bosto::; Bethel Literary and Historical societs. Wasbingtou, uod St, Mark's lycew New York, ure known ail over the Unlted States as realgeducational 1:- stitutions of worth, culture and re: finement. Such economic institutions breathe an atwospbere of purity whi lh beckons youug meu und women on- ward and upward in the struggle far the higher and nobler things of life. Funds Needed For Aged Home. ‘The uunual dinner and fair in nid of the Home For Aged and Infirm Colored Women will be held at Old City bull, Pittsburg, on Wednesday, April 13. Booths of faney and éo- mestic articles, fee cream aud kindred refreshments will be upened, and it is the hope of the management that the public will Le generous in its patron- age, as an effort ts being made to double the capacity of the home. This Is an urgent necessity in order to come anywhere neur meeting tic demands that are constantly belts: made for admission, Money cont:i- butions may ve sent to J. W. Ander: sou, treasurer, care of the Union Na- tional bank, Pittsburg. Casourasina Church Risers, At the conclusion of the fourth quarterly conference of the Bridge street A. M. E, Zien church recently In Brooklyn the following reports were read from the varlous depart: ments of the church for the last quar- ter before the annual conference: Trustees, $C11.10; stewards, $628.26: Sunday school. $47.43: Allen Christian Endeavor society, $37.21; stewardesses. $9.12, Dr A. R, Cooper, pastor uf the burch, suid that there had been thi teen conversions and thirty-four per- sons taken on probation and that abou $500 would be turned in from the re- cont far. Gala Day For North Side Social Club. ‘The most highly interesting event on the calender of the North Side Social club, Pittsburg. for April is the skat- ing party which has been arranged for the afternoon-and evening of Monday. the 4th, at the Bedford rink. 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The Twelfth district of Baltimore county was thrown in a turmoil by a brutal assault committed upon a little 13 year old white girl by a big burly white brute this week. The countryside has been scoured by a number of residents and the father of the child with shot guns, while a more systematic search is being made by the police. The victim of the brute is Pkeresa Young; the daughter of Ernest Young, a farmer in that section. She was seized by the man as she ran through a clump of woods beside the German Hill road, and but a short distance from her home, and brutally assaulted. The child is in a serious condition as a result of her terrible experience. The doctor is attending her. The community is so wrought up that there is talk of lynching if the brute is caught. But it is likely better counsel will prevail and the fugitive delivered up to justice. MRS. MAGGIE H. McABEE DEAD Prominent School Teacher Passes Away After Lingering Illness Was Victim Of The Dreaded "White Plague". Mrs. Maggie H. McAbee, principal of the public school at Towson, died at her home, 1520 Argyle Ave., Friday, after a protracted illness. The deceased was born in this city 37 years ago. After graduating from Morgan College, she began teaching and taught up to ill health compelled her to give up the work. She is survived by her husband, Mr. W. H. McAbee; one daughter, her mother and father. The funeral took place from her late home last Monday afternoon, the services being attended by many teachers in the city and county schools. Rev. C. E. Young, of Morgan College, conducted the services. The following resolutions from the Baltimore County Teachers' Association were read by Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce, principal of the Catonsville School: "Resolved: That in the death of Mrs. Maggie H. McAbee, the Association sustains a great loss, by deprived of a life which was a fitting example and inspiration in the community wherever she moved; a life which sent out good influences for the shaping of character in youth, which tended to the righteous uplift of humanity and general progress of the race; a life that was active in the Association and whose aim was to dignify the teaching profession of Baltimore county." Signed: Elizabeth C. Johnson, Mamie R. Bruce. Grant E. Biddle. DR. THOMAS TO TOUR THE SOUTH Dr. I. L. Thomas, Field Agent Of The Board Of Home Mission And Church Extension Of The M. E. Church Will Tour The South For Ten Weeks. Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas, field agent of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church, has left the city for a ten weeks' tour of the South. While away he will conduct 25 missionary conventions in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, comprising six annual conferences. He will also deliver his lecture, "John Smith and Ike Jones" for which he has received much flattering praise for his eloquent portrayal of the possibilities of the race in this coxntry. Dr. Thomas will begin his itinerary at Warren M. E. Church, Memphis Tenn., this Sunday G. A. R. Veteran Dead. Mr. Greenberry Burgess, one of the best known veterans of the Civil War in the city, died at St. Joseph's Hospital Monday night, where he had been undergoing treatment for several weeks. Mr. Burgess was 82 years of age. He was an active member of the Grand United Order of Good Hope. The funeral took place from Felix Pye's undertaking establishment Wednesday afternoon, Rev. D. G. Hill, of Bethel A. M. E. Church, conducting the services. Interment was in the National Cemetery at London Park. Notwithstanding the fact that, eggs, in company with beef, pork, and other necessities of life, have been soaring far above the average pocket book, and the further fact that even the boys of the street, recognizing the almost utter impossibility of even turning over a broken egg to the victor in an egg picking contest, four dozen of the precious fruit was presented to the Bethel Home last week by Mrs. A. M. Heath. No wonder the Old Folks desire to express their thankfulness through the medium of a newspaper. Entertained. Mr. and Mrs. John Goodin, 2315 Division street, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Prince Edward Montegue, of Philadelphia, Pa., on their bridal trip Easter Sunday at 6 P. M. A dinner was served, in several courses, consisting of the many delicacies of the season. Mrs. Edna C. Booze and Mr. Theo. Roberts were the invited guests and also entertained the bride and groom. Mr. Biddle Celebrates Birthday. Mr. George W. Biddle, vice principal of School No. 118, was fifty-six years old last Friday. The event was celebrated by Mr. Biddle's giving a dinner to his family and a few intimate friends. Mr. Biddle has taught longer in the public schools of Maryland than any other colored teacher in the in the city and enjoys the distinction of having had charge of a colored school in Baltimore longer than any other teacher. When the first colored school with a colored faculty was organized in 1889. Mr. Biddle was selec ed to take charge of the school which was for a while located in a new building at Carrollton and Riggs auenues. Since then the mere handful of colored teachers has grown into several hundred and every colored school now has a colored faculty. "JOLLY JUNIORS" ENTERTAIN the Jolly Juniors Social gave their annual Reception on Easter Monday night at 2023 Druid Hill and it was quite a brilliant affair. The membership of the Social is composed of some of the ladies of the young society set and the invited guests were likewise of the same set. The evening was spent pleasantly until a late hour and after refreshments were served in the tastefully decorated dining room, the guests resumed their merriment and later departed for their homes and expressed themselves as having spent an enjoyable evening. ODD FELLOWS ADDRESSED Mr. James F. Needham, of Philadelphia, grand secretary of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows delivered an address Wednesday night to the committee of local members of the order, who have charge of the arrangements for the holding of the meeting of the Bi-cennial Committee here next September. Mr. Needham's address was a review of the work in the Order and references were made to the meeting to be held here next fall. NIGHT SCHOOLS CLOSE. The public night schools closed Wednesday of last week. At the High School certificates were awarded 125 students. Other night schools were exceptionally well attended. FOR RENT—Apartment suitable for man and wife, 2017 Division street. Call any time after 6 o'clock P. M. Mrs. Alice L. Shaw, has gone to Cleveland and Oberlin, Ohio, to visit her mother and friends. Miss Eslander V. Thomas, spent the Easter Holidays with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. I. L. Thomas, of Druid Hill avenue, and visiting her friends in Washington. Miss Jennie White, after having spent a pleasant Easter Holiday with her mother and sisters, has returned to her school duties at Mt. View, Md. VERONA The Old Reliable Clairvoyant, can be consulted on all matters pertaining to business, love, courtship, marriage, separations, etc. No matter what your troubles are or what you wish to know. Verona can help you through Spiritual Power. Don't fail to consult this gifted person, his knowledge of the present is power for the future. Hours 9 to 9 daily. 217 Clinton Street, near Pratt, Highlandtown. Take Roland Park BISHOP MURRAY CONFIRMS Coadjutor Bishop John Gardner Murray, confirmed a class of nine persons at St. James Protestant Episcopal church Wednesday night. This is the second time Bishop Murray has been at the church within the last few months. CENSUS ENUMERATORS Among the census enumerators that have been named for this city are Messrs. J. Wesley Parker, Benjamin Locke, Thaddeus Peck, G. R Walier, Charles G. Owings, George R. Mack, Edgar A. Love, Carl J. Murphy, John N. Cotton, Jeremiah S. Hill and Alonza Yates. CHURCH DEBT REDUCED Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, pastor of Union Baptist Church, announced to his congregation last Sunday morning that the debt upon the church had been reduced from $45,000 to $11,500. This has been done within the past six years without adding any very great burden upon the members. TO LECTURE ON LIBERIA. Mr. Edgar Allen Forbes, one of the editors of the World's Work, will deliver a lecture on "Liberia," at Sharp Street Memorial Church, Dolphin and Etting streets, next Thursday evening. There will he no admission charged for the lecture, Mr. Forbes has been to Liberia and has a first hand knowledge of conditions there. He is highly impressed with the services of the American minister to that country, Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, and wrote a very complimentary story for his magazine concerning Dr. Lyon's diplomatic services, BETHEL TRUSTEES DINED. The trustees of Bethel A. M. E. church, were guests at dinner at the residence of Mrs. Jones, 1024 Argyle avenue, Wednesday. The hostesses were Miss Celestine NanNockay Mesdames Carrie Jones. Mary C Preston, Ella Thompson and Isabelle White, representing the members of the church. Among those present were: Rev and Mrs. D. G. Hill, Messrs. Theodore White Thaddens Copeland, Edward Barnett, William Farrell, Josiah L. Diggs, John W. Watkins and Thomas Jones. FOR MORGAN COLLEGE In accordance with a resolution passed by the Washington Conference, at its annual meeting at Pittsburg, Pa., last week, the pastors of the various churches in the conference will make a big effort to raise the conference's share of the fifty thousand dollars to be raised in order to secure the gift of a similar amount from Andrew Carnegie. The conference's apportionment is about $15,000, a goodly part of which has already been paid. The pastors of the various churches have until June to raise the money to make Mr. Carnegies gift available and the indications are that it will be speedily raised. The Citizens' Committee, of which Mr. E. Bernard Taylor, chairman, has done good work, and has secured Bishop William A. Quayle, of the Methodist Episcopal church, to deliver a lecture on "Shakespeare" at Sharp Street Memorial church next Saturday night. The proceeds will go towards augmenting the apportionment of the Washington Conference. In Memoriam In memory of Maria C. Stanley, who departed this life February, 26th, 1910., GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. She was the daughter of the late Robert Stanely of Cambridge, Md., She was also a deyout member of Trinity A. M. E. Church, Baltimore By her Aunt, Mary J. Staten. LOOK OUT. For a great day at Ursifield Sunday May 1st. The new steamer, Starlight will make a trip to the seat of the A. M. E. Conference on the above date. Persons will have a chance to spend the days with relatives and friends. Boat will leave wharf, foot of Hughes street on Saturday night April 30th 11:30 P. M. Round Trip $1.00 ANNOUNCEMENT The Tea Rose Glee singing Social begs to announce that Prof. Johnson's Orchestra will furnish the music instead of Prof. Gearing on Easter March 28th at Moses Hall. IF NOT SO, SEE US FIRST WE CORRECT ALL MISTAKES FREE OF CHARGE THE HONEST SEWING MACHINE MAN Druid Hill Avenue. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 2431-M THE METROPOLITAN DEPARTMENT STORE, 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 Greenwood Electric Park Write-Call-Pnone CHAS. C. WOODLAND, C. & P. Catons 54W CATONSVILLE Monday Evening, April 25th, 1910 Under the auspices of the Baltimore Bethel Council, No. 550, I. O. of ST. LUKE Now is your chance to see and hear the noted speaker who will talk on the subject: "The Negro." This speaker is well-known throughout the country as Col. J. O. Midnight, and will tell you of many interesting happenings during his travels. A musical program will also be redered. ADMISSION 10 CENTS. Mrs. Lavinia S. Henry, Chair. Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, W. C. Mrs. Naacy E. Wilson, W. V. C. Mrs. R. J. James, Treas. Miss Sarah R. Jackson, Asst. Sec. Mrs. M. L. Gaines, W. P. C. See programs for further notice. Highland Electric Park Formerly Pitts' Electric Park Charles J. Lane, General Manager, 1804 Druid Hill Ave. The park has been thoroughly renovated and can be rented at reasonable rates. For dates apply to Sec. Ernest H. Roye, 2122 Druid Hill Ave The Board of Managers will hold a dance at the Park every Wednesday during the season. Admission 15 Cents. Tickets good any Wednesday until used. NOVELTY BAZAR For the Improvement Fund of Macedonia Baptist Church, Cor. Saratoga and Vincent streets, Commencing Easter Monday March 28, Ending April 21st. 1910 A Special Program each Evening Admission 5 Cents Season Tickets 25c. Mrs. D. G. Mack, Directress, Madame Rosa Bias Pianist, REV. D. G. MACK, Pastor 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. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete. 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 4067 ```markdown ``` THE METROPOLITAN 1637 Penna. Ave. bet. M. Dry Goods, Notions, Ladies Grocery Special Bargains every W FOR DATES Greenwood E. Write—Calif. CHAS. C. & P. Catons 54W Prof. Charles Stewart. At the Whatcoat M. E. Chur REV. ALFRED Monday Evening, Under the auspices of the Ballet —I. O. of S. Now is your chance to see and hear on the subject: "The Negro." This is the country as Col. J. O. Midnight, and happenings during his travels. A mu- ADMISSION Mrs. Lavinia S. Henry, Chair. Mrs. Nancy E. Wilson, W. V. C. Miss Sarah R. Jackson, Asst. Sec. See programs for Highland E. Formerly Pitts' Will hold its Grand Opening Horatio Williams, President, 746 Stewart Cooper, Treasurer Charles J. Lane, Gen. The park has been thoroughly renovated. For dates apply to Sec. Erie. The Board of Managers will hold a during the season. Admission 15 nesday u NOVELT For the Improvement Fund of Macedo and Vincent streets, Commencing E. April 21st. 1910 A Spec Admission 5 Cents S Mrs. D. G. Mack, Directress, Madame Rosa Bias Plainist. JOHN H. OWN Undertakers $75.00 FUNE A fine casket worth $65.00, in blu- highly polished oak or walnut outside either black, gray or white, to match riages, new and up-to-date; fine bur- adise funeral, six pairs of gloves, cifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., a This funeral cost elsewhere.... Our price.... Saving you.... No charge for removal of Shipping Funerals, $25.00. 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and —CAMDEN HOUSE— Formerly Brinkley's 225 and 227 West Camden Street Remodeled and refurnished with all modern conveniences. Baths, a specialty. Superb Restaurant. Furnished rooms 75c. and $1.00. furnished rooms for light house keeping $1.50 to $2.00 per week. Rooms with board $3.50 per week. Mrs. Leathia Smith, Prop. C. & P. Phone 3586-M St. Paul. FOR RENT.—Apartments suitable for man and wife. Call at 2017 Division Street. Robt. Green. NOTICE BOOK YOUR DATES NOW BROWN'S GROVE or any point down the Bay. The New Starlight, with a capacity of 800 or more, are fully able to accommodate any Church, Sunday School or organization. The inducements are the greatest that have ever been offered. Any one desiring a date had better apply at once to George W. Brown, 1451 N. Carey street, or can be seen any day until April 11 on board the New Starlight, foot of Caroline Street. Or apply to Walter K. Langley, 1418 Jefferson St. Don't forget the Special Inducements to Clubs for Moonlights. There will also be Launches, Row Boats, Fishing Tackles, Boiled and Steamed Crabs. Special inductions to Fishing Parties, under the management of Abraham White. Mrs. Sophie S. Billups, of 1204 Argyle avenue, has returned from Pittsburg, where she attended the conference of the M. E. Church MINES AND BURIED TREASURES DISCOVERED. The mineral wealth of the South has hardly been scratched. Untold millions in gold, silver, iron and copper mines await tue fortunate man or men who discover their true location. A wonderful instrument called the Magnetic Needle has recently been perfected, which has been used with wonderful accuracy in discovering both mines and treasures. The needle has interchangeable parts designed for use to indicate the particular minesal sought for. Lost end buried treasures of money, gold and silver, are located. Successful miners and prospectors use these needles, but in the past they have been difficult to obtain. We understand, however, that the Prospectors and Miners Agency of Palmyra, Pa., handle a complete line of these needles and other mineral rods and would be glod to correspond with anyone interested in the subject. They issue a large catalogue which will be mailed free to anyone writing them. Address P. & M. Agency, 128 2nd St. Palmyra, Pa. BRAIDS Combings Bought PUFFS POINDEXTER 831 Druid Hill Ave Hairdresser to Society Manicuring Massage Sole Agent for Ideal Scalp Food HEAR THIS LECTURE The Citizens' Committee for the Morgan College Fund presents the great lecture, "Shakespeare's Tragedy of Greatness" by Bishop William Alfred Quayle. D.D. LL.D., in Sharp Street Memorial M.E. church Saturday evening, April 9, 1910 at 3 o'clock. Special music preceding lecture. Reserved Seats. Limited. 50 Cents General Admission 25 Cents Mrs. Fannie D. Wilson and grand daughter spent their Easter holidays in Philadelphia. Miss Fannie Waters, of 1319 Argyle avenue, was in Norfolk, Vu., for the Easter Holidays. Miss Tesa Lee and sister, of Washington were in the city this week and attended the Reception of the New Baltimore Assembly. The Day Nursery Association will hold special exercises at Sharp St. Memorial church on Sunday afternoon, April 3d, at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Effie Swann, and children, of Charles county, Md., are visiting their grand parents, at 644 W. Hoffman street. Mrs. Serena Edwards, and Miss Mable Edmonds, of Washington, D. C., Were in the city; Saturday and Sunday. Exhibition of North Pole with Polar bears, sleighs and Esquimaux etc. at Circus Friday night at Nazarite Hall Miss Coda J. West, and Mr. S. Edmonds, of Washington, were in the city for the Easter holidays, the guests of Miss West's mother at 2314 N. Stockton street. Miss Mary R. Johnson, of 628 N. Bond street, has returned home from Burlington, N. J., where she spent the Easter Holidays the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Aurie B. Burnl- Mrs. Annie Ash; of 250 N. Pine street, who has been confined to her home for the past three weeks, with illness is able to be out again. Going to Circus at Nazarite Hall Friday night, April 8th, Gearing's Orchestra. Mr. George A. Watty, Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge, of Knights of Pythias, has returned from a visit to a number of Eastern Shore Lodges. At Oxford, he was tendered a reception and banquet by the Pythians of that thriving little town. Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Hill, of Orange., N.J., were in the city last week, the guest of Rev. W. T. Harris, of 426 E. 23rd street. There will be many attractions at the Circus Friday night: Baby Elephant, Tiger, Monkey, Snake Charmer and Exhibition of North Pole etc. City Councilman, Harry S' Cummings, who has been confined to his home for the past three months, expects to be out next week. Rev. Elisha Mitchell, a former resident of this city, but now a minister in West Virginia, visited his his former home this week. Mrs. Emma Banks and her two sisters Misses Alice and Annie Murray have recently changed their residence to 225 Camel street, second door from Bolton street. 2t* Gearing's Orchestra will reuder an excellent program at the Circus Friday night at Nazarite Hall, April: 8th, Circus Parade at 8:30. Refreshments in abundance. Messrs. George and Luther Mitchell, have returned to Howard University after spending the Easter Holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mitchell, of 436 Somerset street. Mrs. Charles L. White, of Cambridge, Mass., and Mrs. Ola Williams, of Washington, D.C., were entertained on last Saturday. The evening was spent in music and song. Mrs. Lena Newton, widow of Mr. Charles Newton has had the pleasure of entertaining two of her old friends during Easter week. They were the Misses Maggie and Helen Showell, of Philadelphia. They will return home, late in the spring St. John's A. M. E. Church, Lexington street, near Pine, was the scene of one of the most exciting meetings on last Monday night ever held in its history. The meeting had been called by Bishop L. J. Goppin, for the purpose of ratifying a previovs action of the church in deciding to unite with Bethel A. M. E. Church, in its new venture in purchasing St. Peter's P. E. Church, corner Lanvale and Druid Hill avenue. The opposition was out in full force and made itself felt as well as heard. The meeting was a stormy one almost from the beginning, although the Bishop used every art of which he was master. It was finally determined by a vote of 83 to 56 to refuse the overtures of the mother church and remain as a separate congregation. A large number of members, many of them the most influential, have decided to take their letter and unite with Bethel after conference. 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 MANIE GILES CONDUCTION