The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN MERICAN LEDGER. VOL. XVII. NO. 28. PRESIDENT TAFT WAS JOVIAL AND FULL OF SMILES REPRESENTATIVE MINISTERS FROM EVERY SEC TION OF COUNTRY VISIT PRESIDENT Tells Them That He Thinks The Government Ought To Reimbuse Depositers Of The Defunct Freedman's Bank.-Believed That The Government Was Behind It.-Favors Protection For Liberia. -Also Favors Proposed Negro Exposition. Washington, April 20—Fifty representative ministers, headed by Bishop A. Grant, of Kansas City, and Bishop William B. Derrick, of Flushing, N.Y., called on President Taft today and received a very cordial welcome. The Church Extension and Financial Boards of the African Methodist Episcopal Church are in session in the city, attended by representatives from all parts of the country. These Boards meet annually, and it was arranged for them to make a special trip to the White House to see the President. Promptly at the hour they filed in and had to wait some little time in the reception room. It was 10.30 when it was announced that the President would receive them in his office, and the crowd marched in. Each member of the party was introduced to the President who in turn shook hands with each with a smile. A sentiment of the two Boards were impressed through a document read by Rev. A. J. Carey, D. D., of Chicago. The President was assured that the colored people highly appreciated his recommendation to Congress for the payment of 38 per cent of the deposits made by the colored citizens in the defunct Freedmen's Bank. The were, aloof mindful of the President's recommendation to Congress touching the Negro's celebration of his 50th emancipation anniversary. Following the reading of the document by Dr. Carey, Bishop Grant made a short address to the President. President Taft responded. He assured the delegation that he was glad to see them, and said that as soon as the matter was brought to his attention, concerning the Freedman's, he felt that should be taken to reimburse those unfortunate people. He said that legally they could not recover, because the United States was subject to be sued only as it permitted itself. He did not know how the Senate would act on the measure yet he joined the colored people in a desire to have the action during this session of Congress. Referring to the proposed celebration, he was sure that there would be no action taken by Congress at this session, but he had mentioned it to let Congress know that it was coming for their attestation next year. The President was jovial and full of smiles. He would compare with the Gold Dust Twins, in smiles and good humor, and extended best wishes to all. He said he could not distinguish the many methodist bodies among the colored people. One of the feats of the visit was the son of Dr. E. W. Lee, president of Morris Brown College. Young Lee is about 13 years of age, and he was very much interested in seeing the President and shaking his hand. Editor J. H. Murphy of the Afro-American Ledger, was among the visitors. He was the only Negro editor present. Bishop W. H. Heard, from West Africa, was present, and itItemed with marked interest to the reasons given by the Present why the United States should take an interest in the Liberian government. The President did not know just west, the Senator would think about it, or what their vote would be, but he felt it should be. PETER H. BURKE FINANCIAL BOARD HEARS GOOD REPORT Large Increase in Church Finances During The Past Fiscal Year. (Staff Correspondence.) Washington, April 21.—The meeting of the financial board here yesterday was characterized by the transaction of a large amount of business. The auditing of the report of the financial secretary, Rev. Dr. John Hurst was completed late last night, his accounts being in a highly satisfactory shape. Among the members of the board in attendance were Bishop A. Grant, chairman; Revs. A. J. Karsher, Tallahassee, Fla., vice chairman; A. J. Carey, Chicago, secretary; A. L. Murray, Atlantic City; J. T. Jenifer, Chicago; Charles Bundy, Cleveland; J. B. Ransom, Keeka; E. W. Lee, Morris Bro, College; Atlanta; N. B. Ster, Bro, College; S.C.; J. M. Conner, Little Rock, Ark.; J. W. Lampton, Vickersburg, Miss.; P. C. Hunt, Palestine, Texas; O. H. Shelto, Memphis. The visitors included W. T. Vernon, register of the treasury; Rev. Dr. W. W. Beckett, secretary of missions; Prof. W. S. Scarborough, president of Wilberforce University; Bishop W. H. Heard, of West Africa; Dr. R. K. Wright, manager of the Christian Recorder; Rev. D. G. Hill, Rev. A. Gaines' Recorder; Rev. C. H. Murray, Mrs. Mary F. Handy and Mr. J. H. Murphy, all of Baltimore. A more detailed account of the meeting will be found on the third page of this issue. The only changes in the figures are that $15,883.22 was devoted to educational purposes, instead as $17,883.22, and that the increase in the third Episcopal district, Bishop W. E. Derrick, was $301.66 instead of $258.33. PREPARING FOR A BUSY SEASON Hotel Headwaiter A Baltimorean Who Conducts A Choir During Jamestown, B. I., April 20-All the hotels are making preparations for an early season and are expecting large crowds during the coming summer. The Gardner house has as its head waiter, Mr A Thomas, a Baltimore who also has charge of the A. M. E. Mission choir, and people coming from a long distance have it sing. The hotel has arrived and opened her botttage for the season. Mrs. Maria Raester, an old, former Beltimorean, aged 63 years who has been quite sick, is convalescing. The funeral of Mrs. Susan Dodge, a former resident of Baltimore, took place on Friday of last week. Mrs. Dodge had been ill for more than a year. Rev. E. Richardson officiated. (Special to the Afro-American Leader.) Saliebury, Md., April 12. - A Young Men's Christian Association was organized in this city on Tuesday evening at John Wesley Md. E church by a number of young men of this city, including the pastor, the young pastor, Rear R. E. Waters. The young men have decided to make the organization strong and effective. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION BISHOP DERRICKS MAKES A VERY INTERESTING ADDRESS UPON CHURCH BUSINESS METHODS Secretary Watson Reports Assets of over Three Hundred Thousand Dollars With Only Ten Thousand Dollars Of Liabilities A Splendid Showing Of The Churches Savings Department. Board Visits President Taft. Rev. D. G. Hill. Presents Claims Of "Mother" Bethel. Washington, D.C., April 21—"A race that will sit down and complain and depend on others to do its work will never amount to anything, but every race or individual must do its own work, its own thinking, its own going forward," was the declaration made by Bishop William B. Derrick, D. D. of New York, in calling to order the Board of Church Extension of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Extension Society, Wednesday morning, in the headquarters of the Secretary, Dr. B. P. Watson, 1535 14th street, N.W. The Board has brought to the city some of the most prominent Negro churchmen from all parts of the country, who come to review the work of the secretary, audit the books, and make recommendations for the aid of churches in various parts of the country, and to assist in paying off church debts. Among the men present are Revs. R. C. Runsome, D. D., New York; R. H. W. Leake, D. D., Raleigh, N. C.; D. S. Bentley, Pittsburgh; D. P. Roberts, D. D., Chicago; J. C. Owens, Colorado Springs, Col.; T. M. N. Smith, D. D., Savannah, Ga.; E. H. Williams, Columbia, C. E.; B. J. Williams, Columbia, Miss.; J. I. Leder, C. D., Pine Bluff, Ark; F. F. Washington, D. D., Weimer, Texas; R. B. Crooks, Jacksonville, Fla.; E. W. Wiliams, Birmingham, Al. Dr. Watson called attention to the work of the department showing that it was the saving department *A the African Methodist church, doing much to show the Negro's ability to conduct great financial institutions.* During the past year the department had acquired property in Springfield, Mass. $10,000; Galesville, Md.; $1,500; Huntington, Pa.; $1,000; reported property valuation for 1909. $119,600; total. $133,700. The receipts for the past twelve months had been, from Dollar money, $19,511.23; Children's Day, $4,307.85. Loans returned. $1,766.51; Interest paid on loans. $2,099.43; Special receipts. $2,947.46; total receipts. $30,632.45; and a balance from 1909. $13,829.19. The disbursements* the department had gift on loans $200,755.70 and with its real estate and office furniture, fixures its as-ets. $451,189.27, and the liabilities at $10,458. The report of the auditing committee shows that the books were in good shape; properly kept, and all the money accounted for. Secretary Watson was commended for his efficient, services rendered the church and race. The Board took a recess to accompany the Financial Board to visit President Taft at the White House. Returning the Board took up routine work, hearing reports from committees. Rev, W. W. Beckett, D. D., Missionary Secreta, y or the A. M. E. church. New York, was introduced and delivered a short address. He said: "I am prone to snee the progress in extending the church. We are now getting down to work and I believe, this is the only way we are to solve the taxation problem if there is one to be selen. The church must always do the pioneer work." The Rev. Dr. D. G. Bill, pastor of Bethel Church, Baltimore, and J. H. Murphy, editor of the Aro-American Ledger, were introduced to the STILL VISITING SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES LIVINGSTON COLLEGE OF A.M.E.ZION CHURCH DOING GREAT WORK FOR THE RACE Greenville Graded Schools Doing Good Work.—Claflin University Has A Strong Corps Of Teachers And Is One Of The Most Progressive Schools In The South.—Spends Sunday In Atlantic City And Speaks To The Congregation Of Dr. A. L. Murray. COL. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Atlantic City, N. J.—I am sure that you will agree with me that I have been doing some riding since I wrote to you the last time, and I have in mind some more riding I must do before I am through in this world and I hope you will be willing to listen to what I have to say and how I have to say it, and when I am through you will know as much as I do about something that I know more than you This last time I took a pen in hand to write to you I was in Greenville, S. C., and I have been to a few other places, and I have seen some of the great men of the country, men who are brave and true, men who belong to the other side of the world, but are on our side helping us to rise, I have nothing but words of praise for them. But I am not to drift into politics this week, but have many things to say to you. With the Halley comet threatening to destroy the world, with many issues being raised all over the world, I must just sit down look wise and make people believe that I understand it all. I have been to enough schools to know something. I have been doing some getting around. I had a fine time in Greenville as I told you in my last letter. I visited the graded schools, one which is the industrial college, and then there was another school in town with a young man at the head. It is taught in the Presbyterian, and I am of the opinion that is will develop into a great school. From Greenville, I went to Columbia and remained there a whole two or three hours and then started for Grangeburg, S. C. I was met at the stable by a young man who made me at home. I met Dr. Thomas Miller who was on his way to a big meeting and his wife was going to visit some of her friends in Charleston, S. C. It was inspiring to shake his hands. He is a man of our race, and a Christian gentleman. I was to be a guest at Claflin University, and had a royal reception. The students were wild in their reception and made me feel like I was some pumpkins. They received me in great shape and I certainly had no objection to the treatment. I shall never forget it. Among the teachers at Claflin who contribute-d to my pleasure were Misses E. S. Bukler, Lula M. Hunt, Florence I. Wilson, Anna B. McGrath, Annie Jacobs, Jessie E. Stoney, Blondelle A. Whaley, Lula L. Bithwood, Tey Norris, Carrie T. Boler, Maggie Golsen, Leila Lloyd, Essa L. Massey, B-ulah W. Quick and Prof. V. M. Marehall. Every student was ready to do all in his power to make me have a nice time and I had it during my stay there. Next I had the pleasure of talking to the student. It was a fine crowd I talked to. Dr. Dunton is doing a good work in his school for our people, and he has some good teachers connected with the school. Next found me in Columbia, where I had the, pt assure of visiting Bene- College and speaking to the students. They were, glad to have me and made me welcome to the institution. I am here to tell you that I have a fine time, a fine president. I will have to take another letter to tell you about it, because selling machine has broken down my phone. PRICE THREE CENTS. BISHOP GAINES ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLEMEN BISHOP WESLEY J. GAINES BISHOP GAINES VINDICATED Conference Votes Unanimously That He Has Not Transgressed The Law In Any Way Has Ed The Way The New unanimous Wesley J ages made by Dr. Morgan by a vote person being Camden, N. J., April 21.—Bishop Wesley J. Gaines, D. D., of Atlanta Ga., presiding bishop of the Second Episcopal district of the A. M. M. Church, was arrested here today an held in $1,000 bond for his appearance before. Justice Cooling. The complainant was Rev. J. M. Morgan, secretary of the conference, who charges the Bishop with embezzling funds belonging to superannuated min- ters. The amount is said to be $150,000. Bishop Gaines claims that the fund were appropriated as, defined by law and that he has done nothing but who was right and lawful, maintaining the he had the absolute right to dispose the funds as he did. (Stan Correspondence) Camdon N. J., April 21- The New Jersey conference to day by inanimous vote, vindicated Bishop Wesley J. Gaines, D. D., of the charges made by secretary Morgan, and Dr. Morgan was defeated for secretary by a vote of 42 to 20, Rev. H. P. Anderson being elected. RAIN INTERFERES WITH SERVICES Pastor Ends Five Years Service and is Not Expected to be Returned. (Special to Afro-American Lodger.) Cambridge, Md., April 18—The churches were poorly attended Sunday on account of the inclement weather. Rev. S. H. Cooper is preparing for conference, which will be held in Crisdale. His return is not expected as he has saved here for five years. He has done a good work while patrolling here. The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Cann, a member of Bethel church took place on Thursday of last week. The funeral of Miss Ada Corsish took place on Wednesday from Bethlea A. M. e. church. Mrs. Cassin Slater and Mr. W. wiley Cephas were buried from Waugh M. E. chu ch, Fricay and Saturday respectively. Rev. Alfred Young, of Baltimore was the guest of Mrs. Hattie Bogge, 310 Pine street, Wednesday. The Red Cross Society and the Midnight Sons of Jeuuit gave a fine entertainment at Samaritan Hall on Wednesday evening. The drill was led by Father St. Ledger and Sister St. Cecelia. QUARTERLY CONFERENCE PASSES RESOLUTIONS Pastor Has Done Good Work And Is Wanted Back For Another Year. (Staff Correspondence.) FIFTY THOUSAND FOR NEGRO INSTITUTE Andrew Carnegie Is Among nors To Manassas Industrial Schol. Manassas, V4. April 15.—The M. passas, Colored Industrial School, just announced the receipt of donato aggregating $50,000. This sum inclu- $18,000 from Andrew Carnegie, $12, from persons in New York city and balance from persons throughout the Northern, Cent at and Southern state. This money the institution will devo- to building purposes and other improvements. Ohestertown, Md., April 13—The fourth Quart-ry Conference, which was in session here in BattelA.M.E. church, passed a series of resolutions commending the pastor, Rev J. C. Waters, for the good work he has done and requesting the annual conference to return him f. r. another year. Dr. Waters enjoys the respect and confidence of the whole community and is an eloquent preacher as well as an able financier. At the quarterly meeting held the day before, the presiding elder, Ray. Jordn in prescheduled at the evening service. The reopened the church and were encouraged, Mrs. L. H. Chambez; Mrs. Sarah Friaby, Mrs. Sarah Warren, Mrs. Catherine Gillum and Thomas Matthews are all on the sick list. Mrs. M. Plumb, of Washington, was in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. J. O. Waters, for a few days last week. er, Mrs. J. raised over $600 for last week. Little Rock. SEC'Y. MORGAN CHARGE BISHOP GAINES OF USING MONEY OF SUPERAN UATED MINISTERS Matter Will Come Up On Saturday Before Justice Of The Peace—Bishop Held In Thousand Dollar Bond Furnished By Dr. Newton — Bishop Open And Presides Over Conference—Maintains His Innocence Of Any Wrong Doing—Was Allowed To Do What He Did B Law. The thirty-eight annual session of the New Jersey Conference opened her this morning and was called to order by Bishop Gaines of the second Episcopal district. Rev. B. F. Hurley, may the opening prayer, and Holy Communion followed. The conference roll was called, after conclusion of which, Rev. Dr. G. Franklin said the secretary failed to call his name. "You have been transferred to the Pittsburgh conference" said the Bishop. "But I did not deposit the transfer." "I rule that you are not a member this conference, and you may take it the General Conference." "I am going to settle this matter fore I reach the General Conference replied Dr. Franklin. Mayor Ellis was introduced and I livered an address of welcome to it conference. Dr. B. F. M. Hurley responded the welcome address of the mayor of the part of the conference. There was a breezy time oversee- election of a finance committee. All many had been placed in nomination ended in the election of L. S. Surge A. L. Murray, J. W. Cooper, M. A. Newton, and R. B. Smith. Rev. H. P. Anderson, of Trenton was elected chief secretary; W. Johnson, recording secretary; S. Sturges, statistical secretary; A DONATION FOR SHORTT COLLEGE (Special-to Afro-American Leaders, Caceola, Ark., 18. -- The Jackson District of the Arkansas AMA conference, Rev Dr. J. M. Cout presiding ed. has justice, for annual meeting he A New Suburb for Colored People ON THE BELAIR ROAD General Sale, Monday and Tuesday, MAY 2 and 3, 1910 From 10 A.M. to 6.30 P.M. Each Day THE CHERRY HEIGHTS REAL secured a tract of land on the Belair ing lots of moderate size, is now en on the same, and is ready to offer Baltimore at reasonable prices and minutes of the centre of the city. HEIGHTS REALTY AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has land on the Belair Road and has sub-divided the same into build- size, is now engaged in grading streets, planting shade trees ready to offer these splendid lots to the colored people of valuable prices and on the most reasonable terms. Within 30 square of the city. THE CHERRY HEIGHTS REALTY AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY has secured a tract of land on the Belair Road and has sub-divided the same into building lots of moderate size, is now engaged in grading streets, planting shade trees on the same, and is ready to offer these splendid lots to the colored people of Baltimore at reasonable prices and on the most reasonable terms. Within 30 minutes of the centre of the city. S Already a Suburb This neighborhood is in the process of daily development and is inhabited by a thrifty class of people. Good Water and every facility of the most advanced suburban settlement. The most beautiful plot of land on the Belair Road. Highly elevated, perfectly level. These lots fronting on Fullerton Avenue are equal to ROLAND PARK in beauty. Come and see it yourself. There is no location so near the city that has ever been offered to our people. They can be bought on reasonable terms at very low prices for those who take the advantage to buy now. These lots will go up in prices double to what they are now. Baltimore is growing and she is growing fast. Already her residential districts are crowded and her busy people are forced to seek places for homes in the suburbs. They are investing in lots for these homes outside, where they will have room for constructing houses of their own taste. OWNERSHIP OF LANDS makes you independent for life. First, establish your income of an ENHANCING VALUE. Lay this foundation close to the soil, and especially where values are sure to increase. Direct ownership of land is desired for three chief reasons. 1st, On account of natural resources as in timber or minerals. 2nd, On account of productivity under agriculture. 3rd, On account of suitability as a site for a home or a shop or some form of industrial or commercial activity. The land owned by THE CHERRY HEIGHTS REALTY AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY presents a fine location as a home site. Nothing better can be found within a 5 cent carfare and so near a large city of 600,000 people. EXTRA SPECIAL!!!! IT IS WORTH $5.00 TO YOU. Persons Paying Reserve this Coupon==$20.00 on Monday, May 2nd, the first day of the sale will be credited with $25.00 as first payment THIS COUPON IS NOT GOOD ON TUESDAY, MAY 3rd. NAME ADDRESS s Realty & Construction Co., 17 E. Saratoga St nt. EARLY G. LANE, Vice Pres. JOSIAH DIGGS, Treas. HAWKINS & McMECHEN, Gen'l Counsel Telephone 3281 St. Paul Cherry Heights Realty @ ERNEST. J. JONES, President. EARLY G. LANE, Vic Telep Cherry Heights Realty @ Construction Co., 17 E. Saratoga St ERNEST. J. JONES, President. EARLY G. LANE, Vice Pres. JOSIAH DIGGS, Treas. HAWKINS & McMECHEN, Gen'l Counsel Telephone 3281 St. Paul Cash advanced to Build The question of building a house on your lot has been solved. As we furnish plans and specifications for your approval, and construct you a building in a thorough workman like manner with every modern improvement, consistent with a suburban home. First Class Settlement Location Growth Ownership of Lands No Ground Rents Why spend the rest of your life fighting and fretting about Ground Rents when you can own your ground at Cherry Heights where Ground Rents are unknown Already a Suburb This property of ours is already a suburb of Baltimore. Every car in the city transfers to the Belair Road car with a 5 cent carfare. This is why we have called it one of the most beautiful SUB-DIVISIONS that was ever offered or will ever be offered to our people. They are deprived of all opportunities for purchasing building lots where accessibility to the city is so convenient and inexpensive. Don't be Shoved Back Why accept a lot with a 10 or 20 cent carfare when THE CHERRY HEIGHTS REALTY AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY'S lots can be reached by a FIVE CENT CARFARE. So we say to you, whatever you may have had in contemplation just come to CHERRY HEIGHTS and see these lots on our sale days, which will be on Monday and Tuesday, May 2nd and 3rd, from 10 A. M. to 6.30 P. M. Investment These lots will increase at a greater rate than 10 per cent. per annum. Dimensions 40x150 feet or six thousand square feet to a lot, leaving a large yard in the rear of your lot for the raising of chickens if desired. TERMS These lots ranging in prices from $150.00 to $450.00 are just HALF THEIR ACTUAL VALUE. A small cash payment of $10 down and $1.25 per week. NO TAXES, NO INTEREST UNTIL LOTS ARE PAID FOR. How to Get to Cherry Heights Take any City Line and transfer to BELAIR ROAD CAR and ride to its terminus, and our representative will meet you. It is only two blocks from the cars. That it requires more than rent to buy a home and that is true—but not through us. We buy for you the home in which you live or anyone you like better and you can pay us in monthly payments as easy as rent. We have homes for sale, all sizes, locations and prices. EPHRAIM MACHT REAL ESTATE AND BANKING Macht Building, BOTH PHONES—C. & P. Mt. Veruon 3603 Md. Courtland 1926. No branch offices. Not connaected with any other firm. No Agents. ▲ reward will be offered to anyone who detects any person doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye, Sr. Baltimore's Leading Undertaker 506 ROGERS AVE. Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funerals a Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. Both Phones. Day or Night. Hacks for all Occasions. Hemsley, Funeral Director and Enm announce to the generous public that I am still doing bidding, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Thanking the public for for a continuance of the same. Carriage for ties and funerals, and special attention given to a Yours, ALEX. HEMSLEY, : 585 Y-Madison. Mt. Vernon 2578 Main Office. GEORGE H. HOLLAND, Manager. Alex. Hemslev, Funeral Director and Embalmer Wish to announce to the generous public that I am still doing business at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. Carriage for hire for weddings, parties and funerals, and special attention given to all orders day or night. Yours, ALEX. HEMSLEY, 578 N. Madison, Mt. Vernon 2578 Main Office. T. G. MARSHALL PROCERIES & PROVISIONS Butter, Eggs and Poultry C. & P. Phone, Mt. Vernon 793-R 35 Dolphin St., Cor. Division U CAN MAKE MONEY A PLAN WHEREBY Every Boy in Baltimore ...YOU CAN MAKE MONEY.. Can Make Money. ILLY supposed that YOUR UNCLE SAMILLY PERSON in this country that has the LIKE MONEY, and possibly he has, but to be in a position to show any num LING BOYS not only the way to It is generally supposed that YOUR UNCLE SAMUEL is the ONLY PERSON in this country that has the right to MAKE MONEY, and possibly he has, but we assume to be in a position to show any number of HUSTLING BOYS not only the way to MAKE MONEY but to make GOOD MONEY at that Now if you are a HUSTLER and WANT TO MAKE MONEY and make it fast, all you have got to do is to call at the Afro-American Office, 307 St. Paul St., Saturday morning get a bundle of The Afro-American Ledgers and go out and sell them, and any SMART BOY OR-GIRL can do that. We do not want you unless you can HUSTLE. Dull boys and girls need not come around. Many of our HUSTLERS ARE MAKING GOOD MONEY, and if you do not believe it just ask them. We have a lot of good live hustling fellows working for us, no, for themselves, and you can do the same. Girls can do as well as boys. Don't Cost You A Cent To Try It. Call at the Afro-American Office and let us explain how you can make.real good money. Best chance in Baltimore. St. Paul 2370. FELLI 12 E. Mulk FUNE BOTH PHONES branch offices. card will be offered. ROBERT Baltimore 56 bert Embalming specialty. Ruh Both H JOHN FUNE PARLORS H Nex. H ash to announce old stand, 578 and hoping for sings, parties and night. Yours, P. Phone: 585 Y- GE I. GROCLE Butt C. 535 YOU CAN HAVE A PL Ever i generally sur the ONLY P MAKE MONE ume to be i HUSTLING MONEY but if you are MONEY and to call at the today Annual Reports of Ladies' Auxiliary of the Society of Sons of Virginia Show Encouraging Results—Healthy Membership and a large Bank Account Under Mrs. Stewart's Leadership. The annual meeting of the Ladies' Ausiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia was perhaps the most interesting event in benevolent society circles among women in Brooklyn for the week ending April 16. The large increase in the membership of the organization since November, 1909, and the almost entire absence of sickness among its members have been noteworthy and encouraging features of its progress. The annual reports were read by Miss Cora Robinson, who has been the financial secretary of the auxiliary for four consecutive years. The reports showed a balance of cash on hand and in bank of $38.60 and a financial membership of 81 out of a total membership of 111. The juvenile department was also reported to be in a most flourishing condition. The children are being taught how to preside, make reports and keep their own accounts. In this respect the auxiliary is far ahead of the Society of the Sons of Virginia, from which it derived its authority to organize under its name. A large number of visitors were in attendance, and they thoroughly enjoyed the literary program and social features following the installation of officers by the Rev. William R. Lawton. Mrs. Jennie Stewart succeeded herself as president of the society for the third time. In order to publicly show its appreciation of Mrs. Stew- THE WOMAN WHO WAS THE LADY OF THE WORLD MISS CORA L. ROBINSON. art's efforts for the advancement of the organization the auxiliary presented her with a handsome gold badge bearing the coat of arms of the state of Virginia and the insignia of the organization and a beautiful bouquet of American Beauty roses. She was also the recipient of a large basket of assorted luscious fruit. Miss Cora Robinson, the retiring financial secretary, was presented with an expensive fountain pen, and Mrs. Annie Durrell, who succeeded herself as treasurer for the fifth time, was given a lovely sunshade. The literary program was presided over by Mrs. Alice W. Wiley, who created much enthusiasm by her witty sayings. Among the speakers were Mrs. M. C. Lawton, Charles H. Turner, Rev. James E. Cothran, Lewis H. Berry, Mrs. C. A. Nesbitt and John W. Winters. The newly elected officers installed were: Mrs. Jennie Stewart, president; Isabelle Quarles, vice president; Josephine Dabney, financial secretary; Delia Latham, assistant; Polly Passe, recording secretary; Ida Jackson, assistant; Annie Durrell, treasurer; Elnora Robinson, Florence Henderson, ushers; Marla Burwell, Mrs. C. H. Turner, marshals; Julia Johnson, Harriet V. Poultry, Rebecca Booker, bank trustees. The society meets once a month, on the second Tuesday evening. The meetings are characterized by harmony, earnestness and business precision. These essential elements have been the guide line of the society's phenomenal success. IMPORTANT COMING EVENT. Political Equality Association to Be Guest of Mrs. Delmont May 8. At a meeting of the Political Equality association, of which Mrs. O. H. P. Delmont is president, recently held at 505 Fifth avenue, New York, Mrs. Delmont invited the entire membership of the association to be her guests at a public assembly to be held at her summer home. at Hempstead, N. Y., on Sunday, May 8. Mrs. Belmont has chartered special trains on the Long Island railroad at her own expense for the accommodation of the entire delegation. Miss Irena L. Moorman, superintendent of the work among colored women, will look after the interest of all who will avail themselves of the opportunity to go to Hempstead on the above named date, and all who intend going should communicate with Miss Moorman at 26 Court street, Brooklyn, as soon as possible. SCOPE OF AMALGAMATION: Dignify Its Practice by Legal Enactment, Says Noted Orator. Statesmen, orators and scholars are giving much attention just now to the discussion of intermarriage between the white and the colored races, especially in the United States. The address of Rev. Dr. W. R. Palmer of Newark, N. J., which he recently delivered before the Cosmopolitan society in the Johnston building, Brooklyn, is worthy of special attention. In the course of his address Dr. Palmer said: "The most distinguished men of Holy Writ either believed in, practiced or did both in amalgamation, and, after all, example is better than precept. Abraham was the greatest of all the Hebrew characters. He was not only distinguished for his faith, but for his magnanimity. A great warrior, great statesman and friend of God, yet he practiced amalgamation in his own household. A son, ishmael, was born to Abraham by Hagar and another by Sarah, his wife. These two boys were put side by side, and the son of Hagar far surpassed Jacob, the son of Sarah, from every standpoint, for the latter early in life became a physical wreck. In the succeeding generation we find Esau married to a Canaanite, yet from that union sprang a line of dukes and princes. No plous Hebrew amalgamated with his own race. Coming down the line, Elijah, a man of most wonderful intellect, a man who could call down the fire of heaven, could with his own hand slay 450 men of Daal and a great man physically, was a product of amalgamation. Joseph, who attained such prominence in the land of Egypt, and Joshua, the greatest warrior that ever lived, both belonged to this class. Joseph, the greatest man of all history, the lawgiver and an intellectual giant, a man who combined three civilizations in one—piety from the Hebrews, culture and wisdom from the Egyptians and all other business and everyday qualities from the Midianites—in addition to these characteristics, was a great philosopher, statesman and warrior, yet his wife was an Ethiopian. The Canaanites were descendants of Ham. Ruth and Boas and David, the most distinguished of all history, the line from which Jesus Christ sprung, and Solomon all belonged to this amalgamated class. Judah, the only son of Jacob of the royal tribe, did not marry a woman of his own race. There has never been a more thoroughly amalgamated man in all of the world from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amalgamation is going on now more than ever in the world's history. Since it must obtain, why not dignify it by making it a law?" MORE TROUBLE OVER THE COLOR QUESTION. Seventy Per Cant of Population of America Are of African Extraction, Says Professor Greener. Color classification seems to be about the hardest problem to be solved by the present census. In a recent letter to Census Director Durand Professor Richard T. Greener, ex-consul to Vladivostok, who is himself a mulatto, contends that there is no authority in the census law for such enumeration; that there is no one color, in the human species at least, which will properly express the varieties of color commonly classed under the term mulatto. He says that southern experts will say that such progeny is often nearly as dark as the mother and often as light as the father, but the rule seems to be that the whiter the mother the darker the progeny, and vice versa, and that there can be no reliable and trustworthy information on such a difficult and obscure subject. He also states that he personally knows of mulattoes whom any ordinary observer would at once pronounce Negroes, yet one or the other parent to his knowledge was white. The department has had some trouble over the question of color as to the Jews, Egyptians, Syrians, et al., concerning whom there are doubts as to whether they are white. In distinctions between black and white he holds that there is less difficulty in telling who is black than in correctly designating who is white and that in this country it is well known to many that any one is white who dares to assert and maintain his assertion: also that medical authorities state that at least 70 per cent of the present population of America are of African extraction. He further contends that no bureau has any more right query as to Negroes of full blood than as to whites of full blood, much less to include in the term mulatto all Negroes not of full blood but having perceptible trace of Negro blood. Lincoln Students to Hear Mr. Taft. President Taft has consented to attend the commencement exercises of Lincoln university, Pennsylvania, which will be held during the last week in May, and present the diplomas to the graduating class. The president's consent to visit the school was secured through the influence of Congressman Butler of Pennsylvania, who is said to be very much interested in the university. High Water, Mark Enrollment. High Water-Mark Enrolment. From the opening of Tuskegee (Aln.) institute in September, 1900, to the present time there have been enrolled 1,095 students. Of this number 505 are young women and 1,130 young men. This is the largest enrolment for a single year in the history of the institution. The faculty has been increased to 177 teachers against 167 last year. INTERNATIONAL LESSON COMMENTS FOR APRIL 24. GOLDEN TEXT.—"Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matt. 11:28. TIME—Midsummer, A. D. 23. BLACE—Capernaum. PLACE.-Capernaum. EXPOSITION.-I. The warnings of Unutterable Woe to the Impenitent, 20-24. The works of God are a call to repentance (cf. Ro. 2:4; Acts 17; 30, 31). The greater and more manifest the works the louder the call to repentance. If we see great works of God and do not repent, we bring greater guilt and condemnation upon ourselves. Chorazin and Bethsaida had been witnesses to marvelous workings of God's grace and power in Jesus Christ. These should have brought them to repentance and the acceptance of Jesus Christ as the Saviour and Lord. But they had not repented. They had closed their eyes and hardened their hearts and that which was intended for their salvation became their condemnation. Christ accepted brings salvation and eternal life; Christ rejected brings greater condemnation and more intolerable judgment and penalty (Heb. 10:28, 29). Their impenitence was utterly without excuse and Jesus unbraided them for it. But we have more light than Chorazin and Bethsaida. How then must Jesus regard those who do not repent among us? Sodom was a very guilty city. Its vileness has become the synonym of all that is most indescribably loathsome in vice, but the gull of New York and Chicago, London and other American and English cities is greater than that of Sodom; for these cities have the amount of light given and rejected is the measure of the guilt of the nation and of the individual. Capernaum thought it would surely be exalted to heaven because of the great grace bestowed upon it, but Jesus said this would drag it down to hades, because that boasted grace was despised and neglected. Our blessings as a nation will drag us down to hades unless we repent. Jesus contemplated the coming judgment of Chorazin and Bethsaida with unutterable sorrow (cf. Matt. 23:37). How great must be the sorrow with which He contemplates the judgment soon to come on the men and nations of to-day who reject the wondrous light given them. Jesus puts the rejection of Himself as the supreme sin and the one meriting heaviest condemnation, another proof of His deity. Jesus is the supreme manifestation of truth and God. The rejection of Him is, therefore, the final revelation of a heart wedded to darkness, error and sin; it is the supreme, decisive, damning sin (cf. Jno. 3:18, 19). II. Promises of Unspeakable Joy to Those Who Come to Jesus, 25-30. In v. 25 we find one of the most important principles upon which God deals with men in the revelation of His truth. If we are to get God's infinite wisdom we must renounce our finite wisdom. The man who is full of his own wisdom cannot have God's (cf. Is. 5:21; 1 Cor. 1:18-27). If we are to be wise with the true wisdom, we must take our place as fools to be taught by the All-wise (1 Cor. 3:18-20). Jesus Christ rejoiced in the Spirit and thanked God that this is so (Luke 10:21, R. V.). The 27th verse contains a tremendous statement of the authority committed to Jesus. It is to be taken in the broadest and most absolute sense (Matt. 28:18; Jn. 3:35; 13:3; 17:2; Eph. 1:20-23; Phil. 2:10, 11; Heb. 2:8-10; Acts 10:36). God has actually committed the whole universe, celestial as well as terrestrial, into the hands of Jesus Christ. We have a wonderful and mighty Saviour. He is also a wise Saviour, He thoroughly knows God. He alone does, and those to whom He wills to reveal Him. How foolish then are those who seek to know God by a study of philosophy or theosophy, or comparative religion. Outside of the revelation Jesus Christ makes of the Father, God is, indeed, as the agnostic says, "the unknowable." But there is one who knows God and who is ready to give to any one who will believe on Him an understanding that he also may know God (1 Jno. 5:20). The words of v. 28 are among the most wonderful that ever fell from the lips of Him who spake as never man spake. Here again His deity shines out bright and clear. What presumption or lunacy it would have been in Jesus to have said this if He were mere man. But that it is neither presumption nor lunacy is amply proven by the fact that thousands upon thousands have put these words to the test of actual experiment and found them absolutely true. Jesus does give rest. Note four things in this wonderful invitation: (1) Who invites—Jesus. (2) Whom He invites—all that labor and are heavy laden. Commentators have sought to set various limitations upon this, e.g., "those who labor under burden of guilt." It includes those, but is not limited to them. It means just what it says, "All that labor." Christ invites every one that has a burden. It may be sin, remorse, doubt, sorrow, sickness. No matter what, overburdened man Jesus says, "Come." (3) To what He invites—rest. That is what the human heart craves, that is what Jesus gives. (4) The condition, "Come." That is all. Note also to Whom we are to "Come," "unto Me," not unto a creed, not unto a church, unto a person, and that person, Jesus Himself. Not to a priest, not to a pastor, not to some great theologian, not to the Pope, "unto Me," right straight to Jesus, He only can give rest, but He can. If you haven't rest, it is because you haven't come to Jesus. Now then Jesus proceeds to tell of a deeper rest still—in service. "Take My vow upon you," surrender abat-Justly to. His will (Jun. 14:21-23, 15:10-14). Trains "Every Hour on the Hour From Camden Station to Washington with Pullman Service. Earlier Departures from Mt. Royal Station. Royal Blue Line for Philadelphia and New York. New Terminal at 23rd Street, New York, convenient to hotel, theatre and shopping district. BALTO. STEAM PACKET CA OLD AND RELIABLE Elegant steamers daily except Seas ks, from "BAY LINE" PIERB 1. 18 LIGHT ST., 6.30 P. M., direct for OLD POINT COMFORT, NORFOLK PORTSMOUTH and ALL POINTS SOUTH. Connect at Old Point with C. & O. R. R. for Richmond. Connect at Portsmouth with Seaboard Air Line. SOLID TRAIN PORTSMOUTH TO ATLANTA. At Norfolk connecting with Atlantic Coast Line Norfolk and Carolina, Norfolk and Southern, Norfolk and Western and Old Domi ion Line for Newberne and Washington, D. C. Meals on European plan. Luxurious Staterooms. Electric Lights. team Heat. Berths free. Reserve staterooms at Bay Line Ticket Office. 108 E. Baltimore Street. Phone: C. &. P. 1435 St. Paul; Maryland. 485, Courtland, also at Albaugh's 15 N. Charles street EMMET BROWN, G. T. Agt. W. RANDALL, G. F. Agt. John R. SHERWOOD. Vice-Pres. end G. M. P. W. BOOKER Wholesale and Retail Dealer Ice Coal and wood 1345 WHATCOAT STREET Give us a trial as we want your patronage. The best Burning Coal at the Cherpest Prices. All orders promptly attended to. Open from 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may certainly purchase an opinion. Few teachers invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBORO on Patents seeks permission to publish. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, 33 a year, four months, $1. Sold by mail nowadays. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St. Washington, D. C. Sacred Books of Tibet. The sacred books of the Tibetans are said to be the most extensive of any religion, running into 325 volumes, almost a library in themselves. THE AFRO-American-Ledger, Published Every Saturday AT THE AFRO-AMERICAN BUILDING, 307 Saint Paul Street. BY THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year.....One Dollar Six Months.....Fifty Cents Three Months.....Twenty-five Cents Single Copy.....Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office a second-class matter. We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to ensure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communications in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER, 307 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known pon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to The AFRO-American Co. MD. PHONE 6891 W. C. & P. PHONE, ST. PAUL 8864 M. BALTIMORE, APRIL 23, 1910 It is wholly unnecessary for us to attempt to describe the location of an avenue of such prominence, not only to this city, but likewise, we dare say, that Druid Hill avenue is known far and near, throughout the country. It has attracted much attention, especially by the many Negro visitors who come here from all over the United States, and after these visitors have left our city, Druid Hill avenue still linger in their memories, stimulating measure and hope. Go where you will, North, South, East or West, you will not be able to find another such thoroughly attractive and pleasing street practically occupied, non to end, by respectable, intelligent and thrillty colored citizens. And then again, our great avenue is not situated in some obscure corner of the town, traversed solely by degrees, but it is the residential heart of Baltimore, running parcel with such important streets as Pennsylvania, Madison, Linden and Park avenues. It presents an imposing appearance with the many fine and handsome structures which adorn that popular avenue. All Baltimoreans, in spirit, are ready to shout, "Long live Druid Hill avenue." But, just as cities and individuals have had their day, and fallen, so does it often come to pass that streets share in the same fate. If there should be any misgivings along this line, all one has to do is to pass up and down such streets in East Baltimore as High, Front, Exeter, and the like, and he will wonder whether he is really in an american city among the ruins of some city whose ancient glory has departed or whether he has been suddenly transported to some part of funny Italy, or in "Old Vienna." These once aristocratic streets of Baltimore suggests many reflections in some instances almost move ge to tears. After all, it is not the street, but the people who live in the street. It is with respect to the moral in this statement that we would specially direct the attention of residents of Dornid Hill avenue. As it is that avenue is the glory of the town, so far as our people are concerned, and we are much concerned that its glory shall not soon pass away. But in order to realize our cherished and ardent desire, it is needful that we should solemnly bear in mind the words of Frederick Douglas, "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." What a calamity it would be to the race, if through our failure to be vigilant, a root ofatternness should spring up, and collate our pleasant stream. With my descending into every little detail or particular, in the first place, our people should cons anly bear in mind that they are being watched, and the same contingent of unfairness of the race, who deceive on every morsel to the disadjustment. We should not abstract the outside surroundings, generally shall be as much above criticism upon the part of honest men, as was the case when that beautiful street was occupied, from end to end, with white people. There ought not to be any more heads thrust out of the windows, than was the case in past days; there ought to be as much using the back way as obtained in those days, when the white mechanic-performed modestly to enter the rear; the same careful attention ought to be given to the back alley, and the garbage as obtained when some members of our race sojourned in those mansions as servante. And by all means, the residents of that avenue ought to make up their minds determinedly, that groups and crowds of idlers, whether white or black, shall not cause that magnificent avenue to resemble a lot of flies around the bung hole of a molasses barrel. In short it ought to be the special pride of our people on that avenue, from one end to the other, to so maintain it in every respect, that it will force from the white citizens of this community, whose good will and cordiality we always enjoy, the highest words of praise and commendation. So shall we minister to the best interest of our city, ourselves and race, and so will we contribute the most valuable blow towards hastening into oblivion the caste spirit. THE SOUTHERN SERPENT. Whenever a Southern white man wishes to gain a little prominence and get in the limelight, he invariably gets into the Negro question. And when he can get his views published in a Northern paper of some prominence at so much per line, he is in the seventh heaven of enjoyment. It matters not that there may not be a word of truth in his utterances, he is sure to get a hearing, providing he has at sometime or other take then pains to make himself heard on some question affecting the interests of the white man, North and South. A few weeks ago, a southern white man, who had not been heard of since the days of sixty-five, accidently got a seat in the Senate of the United States, and on leaving after a very short term, having been appointed by the Governor of his State, made a farewell speech which was given wide prominence by the press throughout the country as coming from a man who had forgotten that the war for the Union was over and was ready to give his moral support to a union of the forces of both North and South for the general good of the whole country. True he said very little about the Negro, but what little he did say was taken to be in line with the general progress of amity for all the people of the whole country. This gave him a prominence and it was not long before one of the Northern weelies gave him space to say his say, and say it he did. In the first place he started out by saying that the United States government was selling arms to the Negroes of the South which would intime imperile the whole South in bloodshed. That he had left his home in the country and moved to the city because he feared to leave his wife at home for fear that at sometime when he was absent harm would come to her from bad Negroes. He has moved to town because a Negro came to his house one day and asked for him. On receiving a reply that he was not at home, the Negro shucked off, joined a companion, because he had heard a wagon on the road. The idea of a United States Senator being so poor that he had to live in a house with no one else in it but his wife and himself. That he could not afford to have some one live in the house with him, not even a servant. The gentleman who lives in Hades, and is commonly supposed to be the father of lies, would not belive this tale if he told it himself. And the gentleman states that this is the condition of thousands of white people in his State. Now as a matter of fact the State this gentleman hails from is the State of the man who did all in his power, to keep the school books out of the hands of the Negro, the notorious Vardaman, and there is no Staeen in the South in which the Negro is more quiet, more industrious, more prosperous, and who is doing more f r his own uplift than in the State of Mississippi. "Kunnel" Gordon states that he was compelled to leave his plantation where "he would have died," and that in the hands of Negroes. Will the Kunnel" tell us whether the Negroes took his plantation from him, or whether he sold it to them or is renting it to them? How did it come into their possession? The article bristles with inaccuracies, to call them by as mild a name as possible, and out of his own mouth the "Kunnel" brands himself not only both as a liar of the very first water, but an ingrate as well. Not only this, but he deliberately lied to a man who wanted to befriend him and proved a traitor to him in the end. And this is the man who tells the people of the country that it is so dangerous for white people to live on the plantations, that they are all moving to the cities for fear of what he is pleased to term the "Black Peril." It is this class of men who are going from place to place in the North wherever they get a chance, and like the serpents they are spitting out their venom against the Negro in the South. The trouble with this class of Southern white men is, the Negro is making too much progress for them. It does not set well on their stomachs to see well dressed, prosperous Negroes. What they want to see is the "Old Black Mammy" and "Old Black Joe" and "Uncle Jim" Negro. These have had their place, and there are but few of them left. The new Negro is not to their liking and no matter how well he may behave himself, his good clothes, his gold watch and chain, his well kept home, are things they detest, and cannot abide, and so they spit and spit whenever they get a chance. It would be a good thing if they had gone the way of the "Mammy" and "Uncle," for they are living too far in the past. Times change but they like Teenyson's brook seem to go on forever. A GOOD THING TO HELP. The Fresh Air Circle and Empty Stocking Circle, is one of the very best institutions in the city for the purposes for which it was organized, to look after poor children and give them a breath of fresh air in the warm, sultry days of the summer, when the houses they live in and the streets they play in are anything but pleasant places to be. This organization is now planning to raise one thousand dollars between now and May 5th, in order to pay off the balance due on the Fresh air Farm at Delight, and give them a good working sum for the summer. There ought not to be the least hesitation on the part of anyone to contribute to this very worthy cause. A little here and a little there will do the business. A hundred thousand Negroes would only be about ten cents a piece. Some can give a dollar, some more and some less. Let it be done. Give these ladies the money they are asking and it will more than double itself in the good it will do. The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States has been a law for forty years, and we are perfectly satisfied that it is good law, all we want to see is that it be carried out. We do not want Mr. Straus or Mr. Anybody else go into Court to find out if it is good law. We think it might good law and if Mr. Straus, Mr. Times, or any other Mister does not think it good law and not satisfied with it, then let them go into court and find out. If the Legislature passes a law nullifying its provisions, we will endeavor to find out whether it has a right to do so, taking it for granted in the meantime, that the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments are both good laws and are being violated by a bad legislature. The Fifteenth Amendment is all right. REV. JOHNSON HONORED The members of Wayman Mem. A. M. E. Church, tendered their pastor, Rev. David Johnson a brilliant reception on Thursday night Though the weather was inclement the church was well filled and a most inspiring program was rendered. Opening chorus, prayer by Dr. D. G. Hill, welcome address by Mr. Robert T. Bridge, Addresses by Revs. C. H. Stepthean, A. L. Gaines. W. M. Ivy, and Mr. T. H. Lee, Madam Whitington and Miss Elizabeth Walker rendered excellent duetts and solos. A handsome broadcloth suit of clothes was presented Rev. Johnson by the White Rose Auxiliary and a purse of $16 by the Stewardesses. The ladies of the Mite Missionary Society, presented Mrs. Johnson a purse of $5.00 Rev. Johnson and his wife are exceedingly popular among their flock as many expressions praising their grand work were heard. The church has grown wonderfully during his pastoyate and is in an excellent condition. Rev. Johnson expects to go to Conference smiling. His return is expected. FUNERAL OF MRS. A. E. WILLIAMS The funeral of Mrs. Annie E. Williams, who died at the home of her son, Rev. Ernest S. Williams, of Washington, took place last Saturday afternoon at Ames Memorial M. E. Church. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. The deceased was the widow of the late Rev. R. H. Williams, of the Washington Conference A CATHOLIC TUSKEGEE Plans For Which Are Now Under Consideration - Cardinal Gibbons Favors It. Plans have been about completed for the establishment of a great normal and industrial school for the Negro. The school will be under the direction of the Catholic Board for Mission Work Among Colored People, and will probably be located in Alabama. The board at its meeting at Cardinal Gibbons' residence two weeks ago, it is said, decided on this great work for the uplift of the Negro. A number of those present expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the work Dr. Booker T. Washington is doing at Tuskegee, and the projected school will be modeled after Tuskegee Institute. The Catholics have a large amount of money in hand for the project, and this, with the $100,000 they propose raising annually for work among the Negroes of the South, means that the Church of Rome is going to undertake a work of far reaching importance among the colored people of the South. Cardinal Gibbons has long been friendly to educational work among the race. It is in his diocese that three colored priests have been educated and everything possible done by his Eminence for the advancement of the colored Catholic. The Josephite Society, which undertakes the work among the race in the Maryland diocese, was for a number of years under the direction of Very Rev. J. J. Slattery, one of the strongest avocates of the education of Negro priests in this country. Father John E. Burke, director general of the Catholic Board for Mission Work Among Colored People, has long contented, it is said, that it was not enough that the Catholic Church look after the spiritual interest of the race, but urges that the church should give the Negro the same chance for equal development as is accorded other peoples. Father Burke has been directing a campaign from his headquarters in the Metropolitan Building, in New York City, and will shortly send out letters all over the country. "The Catholic Church," said Father Burke, the other day, "has never been backward where the salvation of souls was concerned, and that the fathers have seen fit to launched a new movement for the spiritual and intellectual development of the Negroes is but another evidence of its desire to leave no stone unturned in its endeavor to give every one of God's creatures the benefit of His teachings. The movement will require a lot of money and labor. We shall cheerly take up the burden, God will do the rest." DISSATISFIED WITH MR. DORTON Alleged Discrimination Against Colored Enumerators. A good deal of dissatisfaction is being expressed at the way Mr. Frederick T. Dorton, census supervisor of Baltimore, is discriminating against the few colored enumerators taking the census in Baltimore. No colored enumerator is allowed to take the names of any white people, while white enumerators take the names of both white and colored people. No colored enumerator can record the fact that a colored man owns a horse in his district. A white man must perform this duty. It might be said, however, that each horse recorded nets the enumerator 10 cents, while human beings only cal for two and a half cents a head, and white men should have the ten cents allowed for each horse. White enumerators have good "beats" too. One colored man resigned the position of census enumerator as it would interfere with his duties as a school teacher, and Supervisor Dorton, it is said, promptly appointed a white man in his place. There are less than a dozen colored enumerators in Baltimore, while in Washington, just 40 miles away, there are 45 colored enumerators and one colored special agent. Mr. Dorton, who has so reluctantly appointed the few colored enumerators working taking the census, was once elected to the Legislature through the aid of colored voters. He was a candidate for State's Attorney in 1907, but was snowed under. It is rumored that Mr. Dorton has further political aspirations, in which he might need the assistance of the colored voters. Mr. David Jasper, of Baker street who has been quite sick for some time is slowly improving and hopes to be out in a few days. Mrs. Elmer Keys of Pittsburg, Pa., is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Peaco. Spring is beginning to show evidence by the budding of the trees, the sprouting of the grass and the joyous cries of children at play. "Playground Day", is Wednesday, April 27th. Have you purchased a share? It's a good investment get one before the 27th. An act "to promote health and efficiency by the establishment in the United States Bureau of Education, of a division for the collection of scientific data on Physical Education, and for the dissemination thereof," is now being laid before Congress by a committee representing the Department of Physical Education of the National Education Association. "The increased tendency to congestion of population in cities makes necessary greater and more stenatic attention to the physical development of our children. No vigorous race of people has long maintained a high state of civilization under conditions that did not take into consideration the physical, as well as the mental and moral development of its youth." More attention needs to be given to the physical life of our race, for without it the greatest attainments hoped for can never be reached. The track team of the High School had its first cross-country run last Saturday morning at 6:00 A. M., around the Park. Among those reporting were Captain H. Johnson, Curtis, Wright, Wade, Jones, Parker, Peck, Sampson and Murray. Messrs. Thomas, Beckett and Jones were there to render assistance in the line of coaching. On Friday last the High School baseball nine defeated the Northwestern Stars in a pleasing game at Druid Hill Park, by a score of 17 to 4. The results of the Cross Country Club meet were as follows: Thursday opened the baseball season, and the local fans will now have a chance to witness what the oriole manager has put out to win the pennant. Great preparations are being made for the Marathon race, May 7th. Don't miss it, see it by all means. Dr. Fisher, of New York, says that nearly 3,000,000 people are constantly sick, with all the poverty, the misery, sorrow, mourning, crime, suicides and inefficiency which comes with sickness. By right living the efficiency of most men can be increased from 50 to 100 per cent. Here is an opportunity for a Y. M. C. A. or a Y. W. C. A. Both organizations should take up the problem of furnishing facilities for health and recreation of the boys and girls and adults of our race in this city. Purchase a share of "Playground stock," it is a good investment. It bears "interest" a rate to be determined by the motive actuating the gift. The "dividends" will be the satisfaction and joy the subscriber will receive by virtue of the higher standard of health, morality and civics to be developed among our children and youth. Buy a share for sure. The work of the Playground Association consists of the organization and administration of free public playgrounds for children, girls and young women in the city p.r.s-Carroll, City Springs, Clifton, Druid Hill (2), Latrobe, Patterson (2), Riverside and West, and in the public schools Nos. 10, 16, 20, 29, 40, 43, 58, 72, 92, 93, 94, 95, 100, 106, 118, 111, 112 and the Colored High School, a total of 28, of which seven are exclusively for colored children. Over 22,693 children were enrolled in 1909, thus affording a healthful place for recreation. The organization is planning considerable extensions of its activities for 1910, with a view to enlarging their fields of operation and reaching a large number of children. Twenty-five thousand dollars is to be raised Playground Day, April 27th. Will you help? Buy a share Help the cause. The children want their big fathers and sisters to help. Trinity is open for baseball dates. Address, Mr. Brooks, 533 Presstman street. The Furniture Men's baseball The features of the Monthly meeting of the Ministerial Alliance of Grace Presbyterian Church last Monday was an illustrated address on "Public Baths in America and Europe," by Rev. Thomas M. Beadenko, secretary of the Public Bath Commission, and a declaration by Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, pastor of Union Baptist Church, that early Biblical history showed that the Negro was the first known bather. Mr. Beadenkoff in his address pictured the history of public baths in Europe and America, reciting the uphill work in Baltimore to gain popular confidence in public baths, "Every child—of every nationality." continued Mr. Beadenkoff, "ought to have public playgrounds and you ought to contend for them, as well as parks." The public baths 11 Baltimore are as good as those at the Belvedere, and certainly offer something that cannot be obtained in the average home. The baths for colored people on Argyle avenue offer a great opportunity, at small cost, and have had nearly 110,000 patrons during the little more than four years of their existence. As you move into better homes—and it gives me a thrill of delight every time I see your nice homes on Druid Hill avenue—these movements for the extension of playgrounds, public parks and public baths should meet your hearty support. Better homes and these things are worth contending for." He concluded by declaring it to be his belief that three-fifths of the bathrooms in Baltimore were not heated in winter time. I believe the Bible gives us said Dr. Johnson, the first recorded instance of bath houses, and it was our race that played the part. The first bath house and bathing place was when Moses was drawn out of the water by Pharoah's daughter, a descendant of Ham and daughter of Misriam. The Hamites in Africa have always, so history tells us, believed in bathing as well as inventing. At no stage in the world's history has the Negro not been in a civilized state, and I believe that in manly, quiet, gentlemanly way we are all we need to be. We must learn to appreciate sufficiently the characteristics of our own race." Mr. Joseph L. Myers, superintendent of the baths on Argyle avenue, gave an outline of the work being done at the baths, and cited figures refuting Oregon Milton Dennis' recent contention that the baths were not appreciated. Revs. G. P. Bragg, Jr., C. P. Neal and W. A. C. Hughes also spoke. MARRIAGES. MASSEY—BROWN. Mr. Frank Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, and Miss Gertrude Massey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Massey, were married at the residence of the bride, 832 Pierce street, Wednesday evening, in the presence of a few friends. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ida Nelson, pastor of the Holy Temple. A reception and supper was served from 8 to 10 o'clock, which was attended by a number of persons from New York, Washington and this city: The bride was attended by Miss Fannie Hall, Miss Mamie E. Thomas and Miss Bertha Smith, and was attired in a handsome gown of white satin, hand embroidered, trimmed with duchess lace and made in princess style. The groom was attended by Messrs. Charles Brooks, Charles Floyd and Richard Mavo. The guests from New York were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Cutch, Miss Susie Ryan, Mrs. Annie Foreman, Miss Mattie Howard, Mr. William H. Cole, Miss Beulah M. Dorsey, Rev. G. D. U. Johnston, Miss Mamie E. Thomas, Miss Susie Howard and Miss Gertrude Wright. The guests from Washington were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bailey, Miss Mamie E. Rodgers, Miss Pauline Collett, Miss Ella Whitfield, Mrs. Mabel Johnson and Mrs. Francis Harvey. Among those present of this city were Miss Clara Stevenson, Miss Helen Groomes, Miss Lottie Johns, Miss Ella Johnson and Master Albert Massey and Hester Massey. Dr. Isaac Burwell, of Roanose, Va., spent a few days in the city last week and was the guest of his cousin Mr. Paul D. Coleman, of 1237 McEldery street. (Special to Afro-American.) Newport, R. I. April 21—Mt. Olivet Baptist church burned its second mortgage last Thursday. Quite a number of prominent speakers were present, among whom were several members of the Bhode Island Legislature, and several prominent ministers. A fund was immediately started to pay of the first mortgage. Rev. W. B. Reed is the pastor. Mr. W. B. Taylor is improving his dining rooms, which, when completed will be among the finest in the city. Mr. A. Tabb, a former Baltimore is doing a fine carriage business. member of a larger internal organization of a deacon in Mt Olivet church and one of Newport's prominent citizens. Mr. Willie Turner, was buried on Friday of last week. He died in New York City and his remains were brought hee for burial. The local lodge of Odd Fellows were in charge of the funeral arrangements, as he was a member of that Order in New York. He was a graduate of the Newport High School. Rev H. Thomas, officiated. He is survived by a mother and father and a host of friends. Mt. Zion A. M. E. church, celebrated its 62nd anniversary commencing April 17, and continuing during the week. Mrs. Hester Brown has opened a first class lodging house on Levin street. HEARS ANNUAL SERMON. Royal Arch Loyal Lodge K. of P. Turns Out In Its Full Number Port Depst, Md., April 21.—The Royal AArch馆 Lodge, No. 12, K. of P. turned out and heard their annual thanksgiving sermon on Sunday night April 10th, at Howard Chapel M. E. church by Rev W. E. Hitchon at which time quite a large congregation was present. Dr. Hitchon delivered a very able and interesting sermon his subject being, "Make It Hate, Delay Not," after which a very flavorful collection was lifted and presented to the chiren. Rev J. C. McEaddy had a rally at Bethel A M. E. church which was fairly successful. Rev Chus. Murray P. E., preseciled at night to a very large congregation. After the servery many glad hands were extended to him, and gladly welcomed as exporter. Mr. Jace H. Randall of Baltimore spent Sunday week with his family. Mr. Spencer Brown of Cokesbury has returned to Philadelphia, to undergo the second opération for appendicitis at the German hospital. Mr. Chas. Thomas of South Main street, is quite ill. Mr. Oliver Keen has returned from a visit to Cambridge. He was gladly welcomed by a mother and sister who had not seen him for five years. The Swift Nine base ball team of Rock Run has reorganized for the season and would be glad to make engagements with any teamfin the state ranging from 16 to 20 years. Henry Hilvard, president, Elmer Griffin, manager. MOCK CONFERENCE WAS A SUCCESS. Cambridge, Md., April 20.—The mock district conference and Sunday School convention given under the auspices of Union Chapel and Hughes Mifion A. M. E. churches was a success. Mrs. M. F. H. Hughes acted as bishop, assisted by Miss E. Brady. The lady bishops and presiding elders took part in the day's meeting at Cordown last Sunday week. Rev. Thomas Hughes preached in the morning and Rev. G. T. Fields in the afternoon. A Card Of Thanks. The Committee wishes to thank their many friends who assisted them in the Pound Party given for the benefit of Mrs. Rachael Taylor of 1895 Eden street at the residence of Mrs. Mary Young 1510 McEldery street on April 9th. The party was quite a success as $26 10 as well as 35 pounds was presented to her in behalf of the Committee by Mr. John J. Gray. Among those present were Mesdames S. Handy, H. Parr, R. Robinson, G. Saxon, L. Wilson, M. Corporal, L. McComas, N. Wilson, G. Rosedinn, S. Tilghman, S. Fanel S. Young Misses Black, L. Beard, V. Jones, M. Jiles, Messrs J. Pratt G. Harris Mrs. Carrie M. Gray, chairman, Mrs. Mary Young, Treasurer. —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. Open Flame Gas Burner.—Simply turn on gas and it lights. No matches needed. Write me and I will call and give a demonstration at any time. ORLANDO COOPER, 530 N. Edwards street. DDD FELLOWS ARE GUESTS OF PYTHIANS Charles Stewart, Noted Lecturer and Newspaper Man Draws Crowd- Charles Stewart, Noted Lecturer and Newspaper Man Draws Crowd- ed Houses. Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger 1908 Arctic Avenue. Atlantic City, April 90—Prof. Chas Stewart, the well known newspaper man and hecturer, preached at Union Temple Church, and lectured at St. James M. D. Church, Rev. A. L. Martin pastor, on Monday evening. Large audiences were present on both occasions. Mrs. Aida Overton Walker, and the Cole and Johnson drew crowded houses all last week at the Apolo Theatre, on the Boardwalk. The honor of representing the race at the High School this year will fall to Miss Ida Williams, one of our most industrious young women. Patriarchie No. T. 73, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows were the especially invited guests of the Knights of Pythias, at their full dress military reception on Thursday night of last week at Fitzgerald's. The Patriarchie under the command of Capt. Holland, was applauded all along the line. St. James church has secured 34 N. Ohio avenue for a parsonage and has had it finely fitted up to welcome their new pastor. Rev. A. L. Murray winds up his fifth year and the new church will be a monument to his energy. Mr. Warren Brooks, of Washington, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Franklin last week. Miss Bessie Johnson has returned home for the summer. Miss Edna Anderson, prident of the Eden Louis Olive Co., has returned from a visit to Chicago. Still Visiting Schools And CollegeS (Continued from Page 1) I called to see Dr. Matilda Evans while in Columbia, but it seemed that she did not want to be disturbed. The woman in charge turned on the lght on the porch, looked at me, then turned it off, and then went into the office told Dr. Evans what she had seen, and then she looked at me and told me that the doctor was out. I hated to have some one tell me one of them things. I would have felt much better if she had said the doctor could not be seen at that time. Such is life, and I shall not complain any about it, because I suppose Dr. Evans is like other represntative people, do not want to be bothered with hayseed, and I will go way back and sit down. I am proud to be able to say to you that I am in good health, and the failure to see Dr. Evans did not do me any harm. She is a great woman, one of the greatest in the country, and I have no unkind words to say about her refusing to see me. I wrote her a letter begging pardon and this all I could do. Now then next found me on my way to Washington or some other point. I BISHOP W. B. DERRICKS, D. D. stopped over at Charlotte, for a short time and then went to see some of my friends in another part of the civilized world. That is to say, I went to see the students and teachers at Livingston college. Salisbury. This is a great institution and is doing a great work. I will be delighted to have many of our friends to see the school and see what the A. M. E. Zion church is doing for the education of my people. It is one of the factors in race development. I had the pleasure of stopping over to see another good friend, and this happened to be Dr. and Mrs. Jordan Chavis. They are as busy as could be, and I am proud to say that Mrs. Chavis continued to do good work. I will have something to tell you about her. From Greensboro I jumped into the office Saturday morning spending an hour there and then on to New York where I spent Sunday night. I started to write this letter in Atlantic City, and here I am the guest of Dr. A. L. Murray, stopping at the Magnolia House. I was having a good time there, and will tell you about Dr. Murray when I write next week. I am now in Washington, D. C., finishing this letter, and the company of gentlemen-who have been to see. President Taft. I will tell you all about it in my next letter. I will be in Baltimore next Monday and will fill several engagements. Monday night I will be at Whatecah M. E. church, Tuesday night will be at the Lodge, Wednesday night will be with the people at Sparrows Point, and return to Baltimore for Thursday night, and then it is hard to tell where I am going. Send all mail for me to 307 St. Paul street, Baltimore, MD. WANTED. Children to board by month, week or day. Apply at 427 W. Conway Street. Good home to the right party. —In loving remembrance of our dear son and brother, John W, Martin Jr, who departed this life four years ago, April 19. You are not dead to us, But as a star unseen. We hold that you are ever near. Though death intrudes between By his parents and sisters. SMITH—In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Mary Smith, who died two years ago April 25th 1908. The last farewell was spoken, Two years ago to-day My heart was crushed and broken. When my mother passed away. She will never be forgotten, Never shall her memory fade, Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger Around the grave where she is laid. By her daughter Laura Mason. Rest, dear grandmother, thy work is 'er Thy willing hands will toil no more A faithful grandma, and true kind A better grandma you could not find. Sleep on dear grandma sweetly rest We needed you but God knows best. God's will be done—He 'doeth well But now we miss you, no tongue to tell. Galesville, Md., April 19, 1910. TO EDITOR OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEIDER: Dear Editor:—We kindly ask you a Christian favor, please allow us through the columns of your paper the following. The pastor Rev. John Offer Custis, Trustees, Stewards, Stewardesses, Superintendent and members wish to thank the many friends and all liberal contributors to the Jubilee Rally of March 6th, 1910. We pray that God may bless them abundantly and showers of Heavenly blessings may be upon all in time and eternity, for such friends. Bhenezer church will always keep them in precious memory. BALLIMORE, MD. Miss Kitty Mapp, $6.00; A Friend, gift, 25.00; Mrs. Mary Bonds and John Bonds, 6.25; Mrs. Elizabeth Custis, 75; Mrs. Etta Burrell, 35; Mrs. Priscilla Johnson, 0.25; Mrs. Ellen Johns, 1.00; Mrs. Mary Hughes, 50; Mrs. George James, 1.50; Miss Sarah Williams, 1.00; Mrs Frances Granderson, -1.00; Miss Louisa Hutchon, 35; Mrs George Hopewell, 2.00; Mrs. Bettie E. Brown, 3.60; Mrs. Rachel Taylor, 1.45; Mrs. Elizabeth Ayers, 25; Rev. James G. Martin, 1.00; Rev. A. D. Gaines, Trinity A. M. e. church, MT. calvary and Handy chapel, 2.65; Rev. Dr Wortham Payne Memorial, 11:00; Rev. John W. Norris, Ebuenezar, 2.43; Rev. John Porter, Grace, Catonsville, 11:00; Rev. Jas. R. Nelson, Randallstown circuit, 3.50; Rev. K. A. Green, Green Spring Valley M. e. church, 1.00; Mrs. Ellen Boston, 2.45; Mrs. Ella Kirby, 1.00. WASHINGTON, D. C. Rev. L. S. Flagg, Brown Memorial, $3.80; Mrs. Mary E. Watkins Lomax, 1.00; A Friend, 1.50. ANNAPOLIS, MD. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D, Mt. Moriah church, $2.80; Mr William Carroll, 8.00. GALESVILLE, MD. Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Jane Ward. $3.17; Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks, 1.25; Mrs. Nannie Hicks, 1.00; Mrs. Isabella Crowner, 50; Mrs. Mary Wilson, 1.04; Benjamin Crowner, 1.00; Mrs. Catherine Parker, 50; Mrs. Margaret Parker, 62; Mrs. Ellen Miller 2.00; James Brown. 25; Mrs. Mary Brown, 25; Julius Warren, 25; Isaac Parker, 1.00; Miss Sallie Parker, 35; Alexander Hicks, 1.00; Levi Gross, 50; Philip Crowner, 25; Daniel Wilson, 1.17 John Gross, 10; Richard Crowner, 1.00; Rosie Wilson, 40; George Hicks, Carrie Gross, Christianna Mackell, Lelia Hicks Elizabeth Hicks, Grace Crowner, Levi Crowner, John Hicks, 25; Mrs. Mary Makell, 15; Mrs. Elizabeth Ennies, 43; Edith Brown, 25; Mrs. Elenora Crowner, 40; John Brown, 15; Mrs. Sadie Crowner, 25; Mrs. Florence Parker, 25; Mrs. Martha Brown, 25; Mrs. Frances Belt, 1.00; Mrs. Jennie Scott, 10; Mrs. Carrie Prann, 25; Mrs. Eliza White, 50; Thomas Diggs, 820; William Gross, 7.25; James Crowner, 2.00; Richard A. Hicks, 1.00; Thomas Booze, 50; James Makel, 10. Colored Young Women's Christian Association. At Grace Presbyterian Church Dolphin and Etting Streets. Please return your envelope at this meeting. COMMITTEE Mrs. Annie Williams, Chair. Miss Charlotte Davage Mrs. Eliza Lively, Mrs. Milcha Lamdin Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss Emma Bright, Sect. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHUKCH Parrish St. near Mulberry St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class Meeting 11.00 A. M. Stranger. 2.00 P. M. Sunday School 6.30 P. M. Christian Endeavor 8.00 P. M. Pastor or Stranger. G. W. Richardson, Pres. C. E. T. H. McGowan, Sept. BETHEL A. M. B. CHURCH Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. SOCIAL FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Tessier and Orchard streets. 3.00 P. M., Rev. Junius Gray, his choir and congregation will be present. 5.00 P. M., B. Y. P. U. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor to Knights of Pythias. PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, Penna. Ave. near Dolphin Street Rev. J. A. S. Cole, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by the Pastor 2.00 P. M. Sunday School. 6.00 P. M., V. C. E., Arminta Cox President. 7.30 P. M., preaching by Bishop J. W. Smith, D.D., LLD., of the sixth Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Zion Church. ST. MATTHEW'S A. U. M. P. CHURCH. 11.00 A. M., Rev. A. Hill will preach 3 P. M., Rev. Joseph Reason pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church will preach. His congregation will be preach. 8 P. M., Rev. S. Lewous Dixon will preach April 28th, a Fruit Supper will be given by the Lend-a-Hand Club for the benefit of said church. Tickets 15 Cents. Mrs. Mattie Burley, Pres; Miss Elizabeth Giles, Secretary. 1826 Asbury Sunday School 1910 Will celebrate its 54th anniversary Sunday, April 24th, 1910. Special exercises all day. 11 A. M., Auniversity Sermon by Pastor. 2 30 P. M., Special exercises by the Primary Department under the direction of Miss Mary R. Johnson. 8 P. M., Program by Senior Department assisted by some of the best talent of other Sunday Schools Come and see the beautiful decorations, hear the inspiring addresses and enjoy the swert music. Rev. C. G. Cummings, Pastor. Mr. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt REPORT OF WINTER WORK Done under the auspices of the Rev. N. M. Carrol Chapter Eoworth League of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, through the Mercy and Help Department of the League A coffee and Soup house was opened on January 11th, 1910 in the Windsor Flats at 311 Parrish street where two rooms were neatly nished also a kitchen and dining room suitable for the purpose. On Tuesday and Thursday of each week from 12 to 2 P. M. Coffee and soup were served generously to the poor, sick and the unfortunate. A prayer and praise service was also conducted during which time over 260 persons were served. Paid 13 weeks rent $16.25 furniture 1.65 Printing of circulars 1.00 Distributing .25 Total expenses The members of the department are especially grateful to their many friends who contributed to the noble cause and helping to make it a success also for the sum of $3.50 We trust that when the work is started again that you will help us even more than before, knowing that giving curiches the giver for it is more blessed to give than to receive. Yours in the principles of the League, Look up, Lift Up The officers in this department; Mrs. Estelle C. Young, President, Mrs. Lillian Beckett, Sect., Mrs. Florena K. Owens, Sect., Cor. Sec. Mrs. Annie Francis, Treas., Mrs. George W. Henry, President of the Chapter. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, pastor. Mock Conference. The Ladies' Aid Society of Centennial M. E. Church, Cor. Caroline and Bank streets, will hold a Mock Session of the Washington M. E. Conference, Monday evening, April 25, 1910. 100 Ministers. Fine Musical Program. Admission 10 Cents: Bishop Helen A. Cooper, Presiding Rev. Laura Waters, President Rev. Sadie Williams, Sec'y. Rev. D. W. Shaw, D.D., Pastor. All are welcome to the Rubber Social at Y. W. C. A., April 25. Please bring or send any o'd rubbers you may have. Rubber to be scd for campaign fund. I. K. Cummings, Pres. M. R. Bruce, Sec. 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. GREEN SPRING. M. E. CHURCH, Chattanooga, Md. 4.30 P. M., Special Meeting with the Lord's Young Army. 6.30 P. M., Epworth League 8 P. M., Preaching: Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. Jane Milligan, Pres. E. L. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Rev. W. H. Gaines, D. P., Pastor. 9.30 A. M., 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject, The Long Suffering of Love. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor. All are cordially invited. Mr. E. Hughes, Supt. S. S. Mr. T. H Lee, Pres. E. L. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The Gospel Life Insurance." 8.00 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor Monday, April 25th, 500 people will be present to hear the famous lecturer, Prof. Chas. Stewart, (Col. J. O. Midnight.) Subject: "The Negro." Admission only 10 Cents. Come early to hear him. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElrider St. & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H. Jenkins. Pastor. 9:00 Class Meeting, D. I. Fowler, leader. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor subject: The Hearer and the Loer. 2:30 P. M., Sunday School. 3:00 Class Meeting, Israel Barnes lsader. 6:00 P. M., Epworth League 8:00 P. M., Brotherhood Prayer and Praise Meeting conducted by President D. I. Fowler. All welcome CENTENNIAL M. B. CHURCH Gor. S. Caroline and Bank St. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, Topic "Is there Nothing Better." POSTLUDE: Following the sermon Dr. Shaw will speak on Tuberculosis, exhibiting remedies and treatment which has saved many lives. Talk and exhibits repeated after evening sermon. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. Mr. A. J. Smith, Supt. 4 P. M., Epworth League, Devotional and Literary. Miss Clara Stanley, President. 800 P. M., Special Rally Service for Tourist Party, No. 5. The Blue Ribbon Social and the Nonpariel Social will be in attendance. Set- mony by Dr. Shaw. Monday night, April 25th, there will be a Mock Session of the Washington Annual Conference. One hundred ministers in latest clerical! regalia, with Bishop Helen A. Cooper, presiding. Tickets 10 Cents. Come early to get a good seat. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. 80th Anniversary of Sunday School 9.30 A. M., and 2.30 P. M., S. S. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor subject: "The Religious Training of Children." 2.30 P. M., Exercises by Primary and junior Departments. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Special program by Senior Department. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. Cor. Clinton Ave. and George Sts. Reg. W. W. Allen, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School 3.00 P. M., Holy Communion. 5. P. M, B. Y, P. U. Meeting. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. Monday night, Bible Class. Wednesday night, special sermon by Rev. Dr. Brown, of Pittsburg. Thursday night, lecture by Dr. Brown. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. F. L. Peters, Supt. Mr. I. Jackson, President All are cordially welcome. J. F. Waters, Supt. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Dollar Money Day. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Rev. C. H. Murray. 8.00 P. M., Cantata, Belshazzar, by Ebenezer choir, Mr. Chas. Ayers, Chorister. It was postponed. Silver offering at the door. Classes—Sunday at 6 A.M., Tuesday; Wednesday and Thursday at 8 Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, Pies. of League. PAYNE MEM. A.M.E. CHURCH Patterson Ave. and Callhoun St. Rev. P. W. Worthiam, Pastor 69 Cts Rally all day, Sunday. April 24, 1910 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Rev. C. H. Stepteau, D. D. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. W. H. Gaines, D. D., Pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church. Congregation and choir will worship with us. 500 P. M., A. O. E. League 800 P. M., Farewell Sermon Pastor. Reading of Report for the year. WAYMAN MEM. A.M.E. CHURCH Carpell Street, Carey 3:30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. Alfred Young, subject: "The Wild Goose and Jay Bird." His congregation is invited. 6:30 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7:30 P. M., Special sermon by the pastor to Young Men. Postponed from last Sunday night on account of rain. Subject: "Show Thyself a Man." Geo. Hewlen, Sept. Mrs. Lucy Jennings Richardson, Pres A. C. F. L Grand Entertainment on Monday night closing of conference year. 3.00 P. M., Sermon to Singing: Bands by Rev. Thomas Lane. 7.30 P. M., Farewell Sermon by Pastor. H. H. Hiner, Supt. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street near Pine Rev. E. J. Gregg, D. D. Pastor Services at this church tomorrow will be as follows: 11 A. M., Special Sermon by the pastor, subject: a Keyview. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School Exercises. J. H. Murphy, Supt. 6.30 P. M., Allen League, Samuel Carroll, Fres. 7.30 P. M., Farewell Sermon by the Pastor. Sunday last was a lost day so far as Conference Claims were concerned and every effort will be made tomorrow to collect Dollar Money and Pastor's salary. The newly elected Trustees will be installed at the morning service. A cordial welcome is extended to all. Polite Ushers and a comfortable church. On Monday night, the 25 h., a special meeting of all the members of the Church will be held when annual reports will be read by the Secretaries of the Trustees Stewards and Sunday School departments. Come and hear what has been done along spiritual and financial lines during the year. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11.1 A. M., Preaching. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School session 6.30 P. M., A. C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon and special music by the Choir. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres A. C. E. L. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Streets Rev. W. Edw. Williams, Pastor The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale Street 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Rev. C. H. Stepteau, P. E. of the A. M. E. Church. 3 P. M., Sunday School 3.30 P. M., Sermon to the Y. W. C. A., in the interest of the annual rally. 7.30 P. M. Y. P. S. C. E. Topic Christ Winning the World presented by Mrs. E. G. Henry. 8 P. M. J. Sermon by the Pastor The Choir, Miss B. Beatrice Brown. When the Law Conflicts With the Personal Opinion of Officials Who Are Sworn to Enforce It Justice is Rendered Impossible—Dickinson Not the Final Arbiter of the Negro's Rights. By N. BARNETT DODSON. We venture the assertion that at the rate Secretary of War Dickinson is going with his onslaught against the Negro with a view of depriving him of his citizenship he will soon reach the limit of toleration and a nation wide public sentiment will recol upon his head with such force and vengeance that the United States in justice to itself will be compelled to declare to the nations of the world once for all time that it is incapable of self government by reason of its inability to deal justly by all of its citizens according to law. We hold that the constitution of the United States is in the nature of a contract between itself and the body politic whereby each citizen binds himself to the constitution and the constitution in turn binds itself to each citizen. Failure upon the part of either to carry out his part both in letter and spirit is a breach of contract. The fourteenth amendment to the constitution (first section) is clear on this point. It says: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States, nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property without, due process of law nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." It is rather strange that the secretary of war at this time should busy himself with seeking to undo what the government has done in this respect without being asked. The duties of the secretary of war are clearly defined, and we see no good reason why he should not at this time address himself to the discharge of those obligations in the interest of peace and the welfare of all the people. Another point in this connection is the fact that experience has shown that it is a dangerous thing to direct the affairs of a national administration through channels at variance with the policy, principles and established customs of the party in power. It is not natural for a true Democrat to advocate Republican principles. Both oil and water will show resistance even when mingled together in the same cup. If a person sits a straddle of a suspended pole and loses his balance he will more than likely fall on the wrong side. Tampering with the established law of the land breeds strife. The Negro wants his rights as a citizen respected in common with all other citizens. He does not seek any special legislation other than that which will apply with equal force to other persons or races which live under the flag of our common country. In the civil war which was waged primarily to keep the federal government a unit and which resulted in the freedom of the enslaved. Negroes from Africa, Haiti, the West Indies, Cuba and Santo Domingo as enlisted soldiers fought bravely in the federal armies for union and liberty, and it is not fair at this time to ask members of his race to vacate the country which he helped to make free. Lawlessness perpetrated by lawmakers or by those who are sworn to see that the law is enforced is, to my mind, treason of the first magnitude. Race prejudice, strife, anarchy, lynchings without regard to race or color, cause or provocation, will continue in the United States as long as this government fails to assert its power, punish the perpetrators of such crimes and until the officers of the law themselves are made to obey the law, for herein lies the whole trouble. Legislators make or enact laws to be enforced by those elected by the suffrage of the people. These elective officers often beg the question when it comes to enforcing a law, which interferes with their own personal likes or dislikes. Again we say that it is not because the Negro has failed to make substantial progress or that he is making rapid advancement that causes prejudice against him, but on account of the deprived condition of the mind of those who wrongfully discriminate against him to deal fairly by him. World's Conference Delegate. The foreign missionary board of the Methodist Episcopal church recently selected the Rev. Dr. William H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church, New York, as one of the representatives to the world's missionary conference which meets in Edinburgh, Scotland, from June 14 to 24 inclusive. Anniversary of Influential Society. The African Mutual Relief society of New York is one of the oldest and most influential organizations of its kind among our people. The society observed its one hundred and ninth anniversary recently. This Crime Not. Peculiar to the Negro. One of the most outrageous things of recent years occurred in this city last week, when a colored girl was assaulted by a white man, says the springfield (ILL) Forum — assaulted fortunately. Record Breaking Year In Finance Detailed Reports of Financial Board of the A. M. E. Church For Fiscal Year Show Large Increase—Funds For Various Objects Wisely Distributed at Annual Meeting.In Washington. By FRANKLIN E. JOHNSON. Reports submitted to the financial board of the African Methodist Episcopal church at its thirty-eighth annual meeting in Washington, Wednesday, April 20, by the financial secretary of the denomination, the Rev. Dr. John Hurst, show that $198,540.25 was raised in "dollar money" for the fiscal year ended April 1. Each of the episcopal districts showed an increase in finance and general work. Bishop C. S. Smith of the sixth episcopal district raised the largest amount—$28,070.28—and the eighth district, Bishop E. W. Lampton in charge, reported the largest increase over the past fiscal year—$2,555.82. The report by districts follows; First episcopal district. Bishop Wesley J. 9 REV. DR. JOHN BURST. Gaines in charge, $12.877.66, an increase of $507.61 over last year; second, Bishop Levi J. Coplin in charge, $14.654.73, an increase of $258.33; third, Bishop William B. Derrick, $3.058.03, an increase of $258.33; fourth, Bishop C. T. Shaffer, $14.524.88, a gain of $803.26 over last year; fifth, Bishop Abram Grant, $13.707.60, $515.35 more than last year; sixth, Bishop C. S. Smith, $28.070.28, a gain of $2.550.23 over the previous year; seventh, Bishop B. F. Lee, $20.154.50, an increase of $1.914.30; eighth, Bishop E. W. Lampton, $22.929.82, which is $2.555.82 more than last year; ninth, Bishop J. S. Flipper, $15.243.47, a gain of $1.670.16; tenth, Bishop Evans Tyree, $9.840.67, an increase of $545.18; eleventh, Bishop Moses B. Sailer, $14.776.40, a gain of $1.100.40; twelfth, Bishop Π. B. Parkes, $22.612.25, an increase of $2.287.92; thirteenth (West Africa), Bishop W. H. Heard, $281, an increase of $81, and fourteenth (South Africa), Bishop J. Albert Johnson, $2.540.50, a gain of $1.830.50 over last year. The total amount raised was $198,540.25, an increase of more than $16,000 over last year. Of this money 8 per cent, $17,883.22, went for educational purposes; 10 per cent, $19,854.03, was given over to the A. M. E. church extension board; 36 per cent, $71,474.40, was retained by the annual conferences for salaries of superannuated ministers, widows of ministers, orphans, etc., and the remaining 46 per cent; $91,328.51, retained in the general treasury for the payment of the salaries of bishops and general officers and for other connectional expenses. After Dr. Hurst had finished reading a detailed report, conference by conference, his accounts were audited by the financial board. Bishop Abram Grant of Kansas City, Kan., who is serving his second term of four years as chairman of the board, presided. The bishop is one of the most forceful men in the A. M. E. church and is a member of the board of trustees of the Jeanes rural school fund, of which President Taft is chairman. PENSION PAYROLL COVERS THE WORLD. United States Rewards Foreigners Who Fought In Civil War. Official figures show that the United States government in 1900 disbursed to pensioners of the civil war residing abroad $803,407.88. The largest portion of the amount went to Canada $451,540.53; four pensioners in the Bahamas received $672.20, one in Bermuda $180.27, four in Brazil $576, one in Haiti $180, twenty in Japan $3,430, ten in Liberia $1,700.30, 400 in Ireland $78,961.80, seventeen in China $2,908.70, four in Danish West Indies $643.10, one in the Dominican Republic $180, two in Egypt $324, six in South Africa $1,029.80. The whole number of pensioners now residing in foreign countries is 5,047. Uncle Sam appears to have drawn upon the nations of the world, sixty-four countries furnishing men to help put down the rebellion. They did a good job, and now this country is paying back the men it employed to help clean up for the advocates of state rights and human slavery. Would Not Amount to Much Without Nina Negras, Sara, P. Carr. the Negro's Vote, says B. P. Carr. In a recent interview on the political situation in the south General Julian P. Carr of North Carolina is credited with saying: "If the Negro were taken out of the politics of the south the Republican party would not amount to a corporal's guard. It is this fact that has kept the Republicans of the south from making progress. All through the south the Republican party would have been more successful had it not been for the Negro voter. This has been a handicap that the party could not overcome. There is a movement on now in North Carolina to improve the politics of that section. We are organizing a colored Chautauqua and training school for Negro teachers and preachers. The Negro teacher and preacher has a great influence in politics of the south. He, more than any other person, is responsible for the way the Negro votes. Sometimes this influence is bad. As: a Democrat it would be unwise, perhaps, for me to say that the Republican party of the south would be a great deal better off if the Negro were eliminated from politics, but that is the fact nevertheless. "I do not believe North Carolina will ever elect a Republican governor or will give a Republican majority in a national election. President Taft is popular in the south, but he could not carry the state. North Carolina would prefer to have a Democrat in the White House, but if we have to have a Republican I think we should prefer Taft to any other man in the Republican party. "The Democrats will gain some members of the house of representatives in the next election," added General Carr. "Representative Morehead was elected from my district, which ordinarily is Democratic by 6,000 or more. It was just a mishap that Morehead was elected, and I do not believe the Republicans can win next time. I don't mean to say anything against Morehead, who is one of the best men we have in the south, but it was an accident that enabled him to win." RADICAL CHANGE IN BASEBALL SCHEDULE. Royal Giants Lose Captain Johnson, Cuban Giants Will Open Season In New York May 1. We are reliably informed that a radical change has taken place in the schedule for this season among baseball clubs and players. Jack Johnson, who as captain of the Royal Giants led them to victory for two successive seasons, has booked with the Le兰 Giants at Chicago. Satterfield, second Baseman; Bragg, third Baseman; Charence Williams, catcher; Robinson, first baseman; Mike Brown, cutfielder, and Reese, pitcher, have been signed by Manager Bright of the Cuban Giants. Lloyd, who has been the heavy hitting shortstop of the Philadelphia Giants for some years, will cast his fortunes with Rube Foster's Chicago outfit. Owner Walter Schleicher of the Philadelphia Giants has captured from "Pop" Watkins the two fast Addison boys and has signed the best general in colored baseball as manager in the person of Sol White. Manager J. W. Connors, not to be outdone, has secured the services of several fast youngsters and will retain in his lineup such stars as Bradley, Monroe, Buckner, Earl, James, Thomas, Bowman, Mongin, Shipp and Lunbar. The Cuban Giants, the pioneer of the colored teams, will open their season in New York on May 1 with the McNulty Brothers' club as their opponents. The Cuban Giants will play for the most of the season at Buffalo, where they have new grounds. There is considerable competition for the services of Dan McClellan, undoubtedly the best pitcher in colored baseball, and the indications are that he will remain with the Philadelphia Giants. Francis, the crack third baseman; Petway, catcher, and Ray Wilson, first baseman, will also be with the Quaker team. WITHDRAW LEE'S STATUE. Hall of Fame No Place For Confederate General's Statue. Retiring Department Commander John L. Parker of the Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic in his address at the recent state encampment in Faneuil hall, Boston, created great enthusiasm by denouncing the idea of placing Confederate General Robert E. Lee's statue in the hall of fame at Washington. The excitement ran still higher when the incoming commander, J. Willard Brown, offered a set of resolutions demanding that Virginia withdraw the statue of Lee and if the state refused to do so the congress would be petitioned to order its removal. The entire body of delegates arose as one man, cheering wildly. A bugler leaped to his feet and sounded the first notes of "American" and the resolutions were passed with the enthusiastic singing of the national lymn. The joint resolution to create a commission to investigate and report on the advisability of holding an exposition commemorative of the semicentennial of the issuance of the emancipation preclamation has been favorably reported to the house from the committee on industrial arts and expositions. Weekly Review of Trade and Market Reports. R. G. Dun & Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade says: Crop conditions are becoming more and more a vital factor in the business situation, and it is noteworthy that the nearer one gets to the actual producing centers and the further from the speculative markets the more cheerful are the reports. Even the poor winter wheat outlook is improved by rains, while as regards to spring wheat there is a larger acreage and excellent initial conditions. If the main crops are good the year should be a prosperous one in spite of political and monetary complications. The unsettlement in pig iron, where curtailment of production is talked of in the trade as a means of bringing a readjustment of conditions, still disturbs the iron and steel market. With the output during the last six months exceeding all previous records some accumulation of stocks has resulted and prices for sometime past have been in consumers' favor. New low quotations are named by the leading cast iron pipe interest on its inquiries for 50,000 tons of Southern iron, while the general weakness in the market has now extended abroad. The dry goods markets are generally quiet, but price readjustments in cotton goods stimulate business on special qualities. Export trade is slow. Curtailment in cotton and worsted mills continue. There is now a satisfactory trade in footwear and although some buyers are still out of the market, the question of prices is becoming a less disturbing element. Material activity has developed in the Boston sole leather market. All varieties of domestic hides and calf-skins continue very strong. Wholesale Markets. New York.—Wheat — Spot easy; No. 2 red, 117¹⁶, nominal, c. i. f., and No. 1 Northern, 1.19½, f. o. b. opening navigation. Corn — Spot firmer; steamer, 62½¹⁶ c. and No. 4, 59½¹⁶, both bid, elevator, export basis. Export No. 2, 63½¹⁶ c. bid, f. o. b. Oats—Spot firm; mixed, 26@32 lbs., nominal; natural white, 26@32 lbs., 46½@49c; clipped white, 34@42 lbs., 47½@53. Butter—Firm; creamerles, 25@32c; dairies, 22@28. Eggs — Steady; receipts, 33,114 cases; at mark, cases included, 18@20c; first, 20; prime firsts, 21. Cheese — Steady; daisies, 14@14½c; twins, 13@13½c; young Americas, 14@14½c; long horns, 13@13¾. Poultry — Steady; turkeys, 16½c; chickens, 18; springs, 18. Veal chickens; 50 to 60 lb weights, 8@8½c; 60 to 85 lb. weights, 9@11; 85 to 110 lb. weights, 11@12. Philadelphia, Pn. — Wheat weak and 1½c. lower; contract grade, April, 113@115c. Corn — Firm, ½c. higher; April and May, 62@62½c. Oats — Firm. No. 2 white, natural, 49@49½c. Butter—Firm; good demand. Extra Western cremery, 35½c.; do., nearby prints, 37. Eggs — Steady; fair demand. Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts, free cases, 23c., at mark; do., current receipts, in returnable cases, 22, at mark; Western firsts, free cases, 23, at mark; do., current receipts, free cases, 22, at mark. Cheese—unchanged. Live Poultry—Firm; fowls, 20@ 20½ c.; old woosters, 14 @ 14½; bouiling chickens, 35 @ 38; ducks, 17 @ 19; geese, 12 @ 13. Baltimore—Wheat—No. 2 red Western, 113c.; No. 2 red, 1.12%; No. 3 red, 1.08%; steamer No 2 red, 1.06; steamer No. 2 red Western, 1.07. The closing was easier; No. 2 red quot, 112½ c. sales. Corn—Spot, 61½ c.; May, 62½; July, 65½. Oats — We quote. per bush:. White, as to weight—No. 2, 49@ 49½ c.; No. 3, 47@ 48; No. 4, 44@ 46. Mixed—No. 2, 47@ 47½ c.; No. 3, 46@ 46½. Hay—We quote, per ton: Timothy—No. 1, $21@ 21.50; No. 2, @ 20.50; No. 2, $17.50@ 29. Clover Mixed—Choice, $20.50; No. 1, $19.50@ 20; No. 2, $18@ 19. Clover—No. 1, $19.50@ 20; No. 2, $18@ 19 Straw — We quote, per ton: Straight rye, fair to choice, $12; do; No. 2, $11. Butter — Creamery separator, extras, 33½½@34c, firsts, 31@32; creamery imitation, extras, 32@24, firsts, 22@23; creamery prints ½½ lb., extras, 33@34, firsts, 31@32; creamery prints 1 lb., extras, 33@ 34, firsts, 31@32; creamy blocks, 2 lbs., extras, 32@33, firsts, 80@ 31. Cheese — Jobbing lots, per lb. 18 @18½¢. Eggs — We quote, per doz: Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby firsts, 21½¢; Western firsts, 21½¢; West Virginia firsts, 21½¢; Southern firsts, 20½¢; duck eggs, 26. Live Poultry — Chickens — Old hens, heavy, 20c.; small to medium, 20; old, roosters, 12; young to choice, 20@22; winter, 2 lbs. and under, 25@30; spring, 1 lb. and over, 35@40. Ducks—Large, 18c.; small, 17; Muscovy and mong-el, 16 @17. Live... Chicago—Cattle—Market strong. Steers, $8.25@8.65; cows, $4.85@ 7.25; heifers, $4.25@7.50; bulls, $4.50@6.50; calves, $3@8; stockers and feeders, $4.75@6.85. Hogs—Market weak to 10c lower. Choice heavy, $9.95@10; butchers, $9.95@10.05; light, mixed, $9@ $9.95; choice; light, $10@10.10; packing, $9.90@10; pigs, $9.50@ 10; bulk of sales, $9.90@10. Sheep—Market '15 @ 25c, higher; Sheep, $6.50 @ 2.25s, lambs, $7.75 @ 9.75; yearlings, $7.65 @ 8.65. THE BEST Beware of Bad Imitations None Genuine Without Original Photo SUPERIOR HAIR DRESSING Is recommended by testimonials from far and near as the finest Hair Dressing, especially for Ladies and Children. For cleansing moving Dandi SHAMPOO CREAM of Superior Hair Dressing in original Red Boxes. Sent by Mail Small Size.....15c. .....25c Medium Size.....25c. .....40c Large Size.....50c. Druggist should keep Superior or it or write direct to us. Prices for M. TREGO WHOLESALE MAN PERFU 1181 East Baltimore Street, 1229 E treet, N. W. CLOTHING M. C. BROWN, (Private Largest and Cheapest House Ladies' coat suits, $2.50 to $1.50 shirt waists, 25c.; separate skirts, $1.50; shoes, 25c. to $1.50; men's over $3.50 to $7.00. Clothing for child evening dresses. Lace curtains for trial. Open from 8' A. M. to 11 P. M. ...Maryland Shoe Repair DON'T THROW YOUR OLD Shoes You can have them mended here if no matter in what condition they bring them in a perfect new shape. Look at our Prices: Men's soles, Ladies and boys Lowest Prices. Best Repairing in 15 minutes while you SAM. WAGENHEIM, NEAR ST. M. The Baltimore Life P. S. STROBRID Home Office S. S. Cor. Liberty The leading Life Insurance Issues the best Life Insurance Policies issue Premiums collected weekly free Druggist should keep Superior Hair Dressing in stock. Please ask or it or write direct to us. Prices for Wholesale Orders on application. Largest and Cheapest House in Northwest Baltimore Ladies' coat suits, $2.50 to $10.00; separate coats, size 36, 25c; shirt waists, 25c.; separate skirts, $1.00 to $6.00; trimmed hats, 25c. to $1.50; shoes, 25c. to $1.50; men's overcoats, $1.50 to $5.50; men's suits, $3.50 to $7.00. Clothing for children very cheap; also wedding and evening dresses. Lace curtains for sale. All business strictly confidential. Open from 8 A.M. to 11 P.M. Terms reasonable. ...Maryland Shoe Repairing Co... DON'T THROW YOUR OLD SHOES AWAY! You can have them mended here fora very Low Price No matter in what condition they are we guarantee to bring them in a perfect new shape. Look at our Prices: Men's soles, 30c. Heels, 15c. Hand sewed, 60c. Ladies and boys Lowest Prices. Best White Oak Leather used. Repairing in 15 minutes while you wait. SAM. WAGENHEIM, 705 Druid Hill Avenue, NEAR ST. MARY STREET. The Baltimore Life Insurance Co., F. S. STROBRIDGE, President, Home Office, S. S. Cor. Liberty and Clay Sts. Baltimore, Wd The leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland. Issues the best contracts. Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 70. Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured The Laurel Agricultural and Industrial Institute. Will re-open under last year's management, October 4th. 1909. Teachers from Tuskegee Inst., Hampton Inst., Armstrong Manual, and other reputable institutions have been secured for teaching, both in the academic and industrial departments. Instruction will be given in 17 industries comprising: Dressmaking, Millinery Plainsewing, Art and Needle work, Cooking, Hasketry and Upholstery and Domestic Science. Carpentry, Cabinet Making, Architectural Drawing, Dairying, Poultry Raising, Truck Gardening and Agriculture. Those wishing to enter, should apply at once for admission. Rooms are being rapidly taken. Twice as many students as last year are now enrolld. Those entering on opening day will receive special rates. Tard, tuition, washing, ironing, room, etc. per month. All students work out part of their board. No worthy student refused. Those wishing to enter should apply at once. All visitors are welcome. Cars every few minutes in the day. If you wish your boy or girl to enter an institution where they will will receive the best home training, send him to Laurel Institute. Geo. W. Clarke, Graduate Borden town Inst., and Tuskegee Inst. Principal. LAUREL INSTITUTE, LAUREL, MD GO TO.... Louis Aidt's Shoe House For Your Shoes A full line of Ladies', Misses, Child fren, Men, Boys and Youth Fine shoes at reasonable Prices. Present the "ad" in this paper and ten (10) exrra stamps will given with your purchase. A full line of Rubber Boots and Ladies' and Children's Rubbers. We Give Green Trading Stamps. 704 and 706 Druid Hill Ave. The colony of Barbary apes, on the Rock of Ghiraltar, is the only one of its kind in existence, and in being protected by the British Government. THE BEST Beware of Bad Imitations None Genuine Without Original Photo For cleansing the Scalp and removing Dandruff, use our ARABAM SHAMPOO CREAM. Nothing better PRICES..... In original Glass Jars. Small Size.....15c Medium Size.....25c Large Size.....50c Only sent by Express. Hair Dressing in stock. Please ask for Wholesale Orders on application. R & SONS, MANUFACTURERS OF JUMERY Baltimore, Md. Washington, D. C. 2145 Division St. (Dwelling) Use in Northwest Baltimore 0.00; separate coats, size 36, 25c. 1.00 to $6.00; trimmed hats, 25c. to mercoats, $1.50 to $5.50; men's suits, dress very cheap; also wedding and sale. All business strictly confiden- tions reasonable. 30c. Heels, 15c. Hand sewed, 60c. First White Oak Leather used. You wait. 705 Druid Hill Avenue, MARY STREET. Life Insurance Co., BROGE, President, and Clay Sts. Baltimore, Md. The Company in Maryland. Just contracts. Used on ages from 2 to 70. from the homes of the insured Chesapeake Steamship Co. "Chesapeake Line" ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS "COLUMBIA" AND AUGUSTA FOR OLD POINT COMFORT AND NORFOLK. Steamers leave Baltimore daily (except Sunday) at 6.30 P. M., arriving Old Point Comfort at 6.00 A. M., and Norfolk at 7.00 A. M., where connection is made with the Rail Lines for all points South. For WEST POINT and RICHMOND Steamers leave Baltimore Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5.00 P. M., and arrives West Point at 7.45 A. M. and Richmond at 9.30 A. M. Steamers call at Gloucester Point, Yorktown. Clement's, Clay Bank and Allmounds, weather and ice conditions permitting. TEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE WEEKS 18 and 19, LIGHT STARRY Through tickets to all acquired, baggage checked and stateroom reserves from the City Ticket Office, 119 E. Baltimore Street. ARTHUR ROBSON, Agent, 127 E. Baltimore Street; T. H. DIENER & CO, Agents, 127 E. Baltimore Street; J. H. EAGER, Agent, 306 N. Charles Street or the General Offices, Light and Lee Streets, Baltimore, Md. E. J. CHISM, Genl. Pass. Agt. N CHAPMAN, Asst. Genl. Pass. Agt McCALL PATTERNS 10 SAND 15 HONE HIGHER McCALL MAGAZINE 50 YEAR INCLUDING A FREE PATTERN Trade Trade There are more McCall Patterns sold in the United States than any other make of patterns. This is an account of their style, accuracy and simplicity. McCall's A Magazine (The Queen of Fashion) may more subscribers than any other Ladies' Magazine. *pairs* subscription (in number) with a sum of $100. A subscription gives a McCall Fashion subscibe today. Luddy Ascens Wanted. Hydrangea premium of Liberal cash commission. Pattern Catalogue of doe aligned and Premium Catalogue (shipping only) with trade. Address THM COLLEGE, New York 2123 Division St JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO Shop 918 Marris between Bidds and Preston Street To use, rub thoroughly into the Hair and then Comb the Hair to Suit Style Footwear Hood's Sarsaparilla Will purify your blood, clear your complexion, restore your appetite, relieve your tired feeling, build you up. Be sure to take it this spring. Get it today In liquid form or In tablets known as Saratabs. 100 doses $1. Beaten By A Professional. Hank Johnson had long enjoyed the distinction of being the homeliest man in Canyonville, so it was somewhat of a shock to him when Steve Billings came into the Tourist's Retreat and announced: "Boys, there's a homelier man than Hank over at the depot. Feller by the name of Charles Battell Loomis that gives lectures." Without a word Hank started across the road and was gone some time. "Weal," Steve said when Hank returned, "d've give up." "Heck!" Hank replied, with supreme disgust. "He's a professional."—Success. OPERATION UNSUCCESSFUL A Terrible Tale of Kidney Suffering. Mrs. Emily H. Murdock, 6 Lorraine Place, Rochester, N. Y., says: "Kidney trouble came upon me when liv- ing in Cape Town, South Africa. I consulted the best physicians and an operation was ordered at R— Hospital. After the operation I managed to 'pull together,' but was far from a well ing in Cape Town, South Africa. I consulted the best physicians and an operation was ordered at R——Hospital. After the operation I managed to 'pull together,' but was far from a well woman. I grew worse, the kidney secretions had to be drawn with a catheter. In despair I decided to try Doan's Kinney Pills. I rapidly recovered and really do not know what I would have done without them." Remember the name—Doan's. For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Sounded Best When Silent. In a railroad office in West Philadelphia there is an old and trusted clerk of Celtic extraction, who keeps his associates in a constant state of good humor by an unending series of witticisms, interspersed occasionally with "bulls" so glaring that even he himself has to join in the laugh that invariably follows such a "break" on his part. There was some trouble on the telephone one day recently, and Mike, as he is called among his friends, lost much of his usual good nature in his efforts to get the gist of a message that was being sent from another office. The man on the other end of the wire finally became desperated and asked Mike if he was losing his hearing. "I can hear you all right until you begin to talk," said Mike, "and then I can't understand a word you say."—Philadelphia Times. General Botha, prime minister of the Transvaal, says that never before in the history of South Africa there were such solid signs of prosperity. England's "boy scouts" now number 600,000. AFTER SUFFERING FOR YEARS Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Park Rapids, Minn. "I was sick for years while passing through the Change of Life and was hardly able to be around. After taking six bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound I gained 20 pounds, am now able to do my own work and be well." Mrs. Ed. LA Dot, Park Rap- years while passing through the Change of Life and was hardly able to be around. After taking six bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound I gained 20 pounds, am now able to do my own work and feel well."—Mrs. Ed. LA Dau, Park Rap-ids, Minn. Brookville, Ohio.—"I was irregular and extremely nervous. A neighbor recommended Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to me and I have become regular and my nerves are much better."—Mrs. R. KINNISON, Brookville, Ohio. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from native roots and herbs, contains no narcotic or harmful drugs, and to-day holds the record for the largest number of actual cures of female diseases we know of, and thousands of voluntary testimonials are on file in the Pinkham laboratory at Lymn, Mass, from women who have been cured from almost every form of female complaints, inflammation, ulceration, placements, fistulas, paraparlacial lesions, backache, indigestion and nervous prostration. Every suffering woman owes it to herself to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial. If you want special advice write Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass., for it. It is free and always helpful. BRECHTROCLES An abutiful harmless remedy for Sore Throat, Bronchitis, and Lung Affections. Fifty years' reputation. Zealous Young Pastor Honored Phenomenal Success of the Rev. Dr. W. A. G. Hughes of Sharp Street Memorial Church, Ballimore, Appreciated—Able Scholar and Financier Holds Longest Term Record as Pastor. The Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, who recently entered upon his sixth year as pastor of the Sharp Street Memorial Methodist Episcopal church, Baltimore, is one of the best equipped and hardest working young ministers in this country. He was born in Westminster, Md., in 1877, and at an early age evinced a desire to enter the ministry. This desire was encouraged by his father, who was the Rev. Dr. S. R. Hughes, a well known member of the Washington annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. While studying at Morgan college, Baltimore, young Hughes was recommended for admission to the Washington conference and was admitted thereto at the age of nineteen. After graduating from Morgan college he entered Gammon Theological seminary, Atlanta, Ga., where he prepared for the ministry. He also took a course in philosophy at Taylor university, Upland. Ind., from which he received the degree of bachelor of philosophy. His first charge was at Hudson, N. Y., from which place he was sent to the Leigh Street M. E. church, Richmond, Va. His two years' passorate there probably saved the church to the denomination. On leaving Richmond Rev. Hughes became pastor of Jackson Street M. E. church, Lynchburg, Va., where he accomplished a great work. He was preparing to build a new church in Lynchburg [Image of a man with a mustache and wavy hair, wearing a suit and tie. The background is plain white. There is a decorative border around the image.]] REV. DR. W. A. C. HUGHES, when a delegation of members of Sharp Street church, Baltimore, went to Winchester, Va., where the Wash- ington conference was holding its annual session in 1905, and urged Bishop Moore to send Rev. Hughes to the Sharp Street church to succeed Rev. Dr. L. L. Thomas, who had just been appointed field agent of the board of home missions and church extension of the Methodist Episcopal church. Although Rev. Hughes wanted to remain in Lynchburg in order to carry out his plans for building a new church edifice, he was sent to the Baltimore church. During the five years he has been in Baltimore he has succeeded in paying off the builders' mortgage on the church, paid for about $4,000 worth of improvements and reduced the church debt. He has raised on an average of $000 a month during his pastorate in Baltimore. Under Rev. Hughes' able administration of the affairs of Sharp Street church it has become a sort of forum for the public. He has secured prominent white and colored men from various sections of the country to deliver popular lectures on interesting subjects. He is keenly interested in matters affecting the general welfare of the race and is president of the Washington Conference Educational society. Several years ago Bennet college honored Rev. Hughes with the degree of doctor of divinity. Sharp Street church was organized in 1802, and the average length of any pastor's services has been just a little over two years. Rev. Hughes therefore holds the record over all of his predecessors. As a testimonial to his successful efforts as pastor of the church a reception has been planned in his honor, to be held on Thursday evening, to 28. Benedictions For a Fearless Editor. In a recent letter to Editor William Monroe Trotter of the Boston Guardian, upon the occasion of his thirty-eighth anniversary, Dr. Horace Bumstead of Brookline, Mass, says: "I wish to congratulate you on your thirty-eighth birthday and wish you many happy returns. I also want to tell you how much I value the Guardian, which I read faithfully every week. It gives me a class of news in regard to race matters that I cannot afford to miss and that I find in no other paper. Your editorials are always readable and some of them of great value for their clear and strong advocacy of the right. May you have strength and wisdom to continue your brave service for many years to come." TRIALS of the NEEDEMS DON'T-EVER ASK ME WHAT TO BUY WITH MONEY YOU WERE TIME AND MONEY BUYING A LOT OF USELESS STUFF EVERYTHING WEVE BOUGHT WEVE NEEDED YOU HAD BETTER TAKE A PAW-PAW PILL AGAIN BE SO IRRITABLE. THE STORES ARE ADVERTISING A LOT OF BARGAINS LETS GO DOWN AND GET A FEW THINGS IM FEELING ALL RIGHT TOWARD I KNEW YOU WOULD FEEL BETTER AFTER THAT PAW-PAW PILL NEXT DAY THERE IS HOPE THE PILL THAT YOU? RESOLVED THAT MUNYON'S PAW-PAW LAX VEVE PILLS MAY AND A CHIEF IN WHICH GO ONE WHOSE LIVER AND STOMACH ARE OUT OF ORDER. Munyon's Paw Paw Pills coax the liver into activity by gentle methods. They do not scour, gripe or weaken. They are a tonic to the stomach, liver and nerves; they rich the blood and enable the stomach to get all the nourishment from food that put into it. These pills contain no colcem; they are soothing, healing and stimulating. For sale by all druggists in 10c write, Munyon's doctors, they will advise to the best of their ability freeze the tree of Charge, MUNYON'S, $3d and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Newspaper advertisements made their earliest appearance in 1652. For COLDS and GRIP Hick's CAPTINEE is the best remedy relieves the aching and feverishness-cures the restores normal conditions. It's limit-effects immediatly. Uc. Ec. and 8c. adrug stores. Doctor yours! when you feel a cold comin', with a few doses of Perry Dan's Pankiller. Better than quinine and safer. There are 6,300 electric lights or the Mauretania. Buy "BATTLE AXE" SHOES. The Proper School Age. The old question, "At What Age Should Children Enter School?" is being agitated in educational circles. Companionship and study are excellent elements in an education for the young when it is possible to have groups of children enter school at the same age. For example, if all the children in a neighborhood could begin attendance at the age of six or seven or eight years then the companionship would have much to do with fostering a child's interest in the studies. One educator's advice that the parents should consult with the principal of the school in the district where they reside and have him examine the child for the purpose of deciding whether it is best to have him begin schooling is sensible. Put it is far better to have a physician's opinion on this subject. There are too many children of a tender age ambitious to study who have not the requisite physical health. Body building is of more consequence than mental attainments in the beginning of a child's education—Boston Globe. Anxious To Know. "And," the beautiful girl said, looking up into his eyes, "you are really a member of Congress?" "That honor has been conferred upon me," replied the Representative. "How perfectly splendid! And are you an insurgent?" "Oh, no. Please don't suppose for a moment that I would be so silly as to be on that side." "Ah! What do you do—brush Cannon's coat or black his shoes?" —Chicago, Record-Herald. MISCHIEF MAKER A Surprise in Brooklyn. An adult's food that can save a baby proves itself to be nourishing and easily digested and good for big and little folks. A Brooklyn man says: "When baby was about eleven months old he began to grow thin and pale. This was, at first, attributed to the heat and the fact that his teeth were coming, but, in reality, the poor little thing was starving, his mother's milk not being sufficient nourishment. "One day after he had cried bitterly for an hour, I suggested that my wife try him on Grape-Nuts. She soaked two teaspoonfuls in a saucer with a little sugar and warm milk. This baby ate so ravenously that she fixed a second which he likewise finished. "It was not many days before he forgot all about being nursed, and has since lived almost exclusively on Grape-Nuts. To-day the boy is strong and robust, and as cute a mischief-maker as a thirteen months old baby is expected to be. "We have put before him other foods, but he will have none of them, evidently preferring to stick to that which did him so much good—his old friend Grape-Nuts. "Use this letter any way you wish, for my wife and I can never praise Grape-Nuts enough after the brightness it has brought to our house-hold." Grape-Nuts is not made for a baby food, but experience with thousands of babies shows it to be among the best, if not entirely the best in use. Being a scientific preparation of Nature's grains, it is equally effective as a body and brain builder for grown-ups. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human The removal from the county clerk's office of two safes which had been purchased by the city in the days of "Boss" Tweed recalls the story which a man once prominent in Albany politics used to tell whenever he had an opportunity. John McBride Davidson, maker of safes and member of the inner circle, was met in the city hall park one day by a man who introduced himself as a fellow Albanian. "I am a gazier; can't you get me a job on the court-house or city hall?" "No," said Davidson. "I don't think I can. They give those jobs to New Yorkers." "But I want only the job to put in one pane of glass." "What good will that do you?" "Once I have a contract for one pane of glass from these gentlemen my family is provided for. I need never work again." was the reply.—New York Tribune. An all-rubber automobile wheel has been patented, rigid at the center and with the hardness lessening gradually until the circumference is reached. Ask Your Dealer For Allen's Foot-Ease. A powder. It rests the feet. Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Sore, Hot, Calcous, Aching, Sweating Feet and Ingrowning Nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. At all Drummets and Shoe stores, 25 cents. Accept no substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Only about one out of every thousand married couples lives to celebrate its golden wedding. For Red, Ishing Eyelids, Cysts, Styes. Rolling Eyebrows and All eyes That Need Care. Try Murine Eye Salve. Aseptic Tubes, Trial Size, 25. Ask Your Drummet or Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago. Last year the Geological Survey fixed prices on 2,598,621 acres of public coal lands and classified 10,857,572 acres of noncoal land. FOR HEADACHE-HIETES CAPUDINE Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you. Its liquid-plastic to take-aids immediately. Tay it, inc., 55c. and 66c at drug sto cs. The density of population is greater in Europe than in any other continent. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put up 40 years ago. They regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny grumules. Automobiles are a rapidly increasing factor in international commerce. Buy "BATTLE AXE" SHOES. As far as known, Africa has one inhabitant to each 11 square miles. Allen's Lung Falsem will cure not only a fresh cold, but one of those stubborn coughs that usually hang on for months. There are 120,000 hairs on the average human head. Mr. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething, softens the nests, reduces in Bammation, allays pain, cures wind colloid. 25c a bottle Uncle Sam's fishing fleet numbers 6,954 boats. Buy "BATTLE AXE" SHOES. Red Squirrels And Brown Tails. If the red squirrel is inclined to destroy moth nests he can perhaps be made a powerful ally in the work. The Record this week secured what seems to be confirmation of this discovery by case on High Street where two red squirrels have their home. Last year only seven nests were found on the trees in the vicinity of the home of these squirrels, and this year, when the nests are 20 times as thick in other places, only four are found in the same trees. It would be desirable for all who have opportunity to observe the habits of red squirrels to note what they have done in other places in clearing trees of brown-tail nests.—Brunswick Record. An Exception. She (protestingly)—That's just like you men. A man never gets into trouble without dragging some woman in with him. He—Oh, I don't know. How about Jonah in the whale?—Boston Transcript. The average cost a mile of a trans-Atlantic submarine cable is $1,200. The Important Problem confronting anyone in need of a laxative is not a question of a single action only, but of permanently beneficial effects, which will follow proper efforts to live in a healthful way, with the assistance of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, whenever it is required, as it cleanses the system gently yet promptly, without irritation and will therefore always have the preference of all who wish the best of family-laxatives. The combination has the approval of physicians because it is known to be truly beneficial, and because it has given satisfaction to the millions of well-informed families who have used it for many years past. To get its beneficial effects, always buy the genuine manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. The great success of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery in curing weak stomachs, wasted bodies, weak lungs, and obstinate and lingering coughs, is based on the recognition of the fundamental truth that "Golden Medical Discovery" supplies Nature with body-building, tissue-repairing, muscle-making materials, in condensed and concentrated form. With this help Nature supplies the necessary strength to the stomach to digest food, build up the body and thereby throw off lingering obstinate coughs. The "Discovery" re-establishes the digestive and nutritive organs in sound health, purifies and enriches the blood, and nourishes the nerves—in short establishes sound vigorous health. If your color offers something "just as good," it is probably better FOR HIM—it pays better. But you are thinking of the cure not the profit, so there's nothing "just as good" for you. Say so. Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, In Plain English; or, Medicine Simplified, 1008 pages, over 700 illustrations, newly revised. up-to-date Edition, paper-bound, sent for 21 one-cent stamps, to cover cost of mailing only. Cloth-bound, 31 stamps. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. AN UP-TO-DATE STOVE Do you realize there is no longer any reason why you should use a coal range? Oil is cheaper than coal; it is lighter and easier to handle, and gives an intense heat. Provided you have the right stove, oil is more economical, cleaner and less trouble. Have you seen the New Perfection WICK BLUE FLAME Oil Cook-stove The accompanying illustration gives you only a rough idea of its appearance. You really can't appreciate it until you either use it yourself, or talk to someone who has used it. It does everything that a goal range will do—except heat the room. The New Perfection Oil Cook- A FLAVOR that is used is the same as an ammonia. By adding rubbing alcohol to water and adding Mapleine, a delicious syrup is made and a syrup is sold by grocers. It is sold by Grocers Send 20 stamp for sample and roope book. Greatest Mie, Co. Scarlett. Cautionary Note: Be sure you get this stove—see that the name-plate reads "New Perfection." Consul Frank Deedmeyer, writing from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, says that dealers in millinery in Canada usually advertise their goods as imported from or made according to the latest styles prevailing in New York. His Hands Cracked Open. "I am a man seventy years old. My hands were very sore and cracked open on the insides for over a year with large sores. They would crack open and bleed, itch, burn and ache so that I could not sleep and could do but little work. They were so bad that I could not dress myself in the morning. They would bleed and the blood dropped on the floor. I called on two doctors, but they did me no good. I could get nothing to do any good till I got the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. About a year ago my daughter got a cake of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment and in one week from the time I began to use them my hands were all healed up and they have not been a mite sore since. I would not be without the Cuticura Remedies. "They also cured a bad sore on the hand of one of my neighbor's children, and they think very highly of the Cuticura Remedies. John W. Hasty, So. Effingham, N. H., Mar. 5 and Apr. 11, 1909." For every $250,000 spent on engineering it is estimated that a man is killed. B. N. U. 16. A complete set of British bird's eggs is worth about $1,000. W. L. DOUGLAS $3.00,$3.50,$4.00&$5.00 Union Walmart SHOES $2.00&$3.00 A. B. B. W. L. Douglas shoes are worn by more men than any other make, BECAUSE: W. L. Douglas $3.00 and $3.00 shoes are the lowest price, bills less included, in the world. W. L. Douglas $4.00 and $5.00 shoes are made for men and wear, other makes costing $6.00 to $8.00. Fast Color Eggette. W. L. Douglas shoes are managed on the bottom. Take No Substitute. Ask your dealer for W. L. Douglas shoes. If they are not available, go to the call center and order giving full directions how to order by mail. Shoes all changes prepaid. W. L. Douglas, Brockton, Mass. DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY: Gives quick relief and cures pain. Back of listings. Box by Atlanta, the # something "just as good," OR HIM...it pays better, who euro not the profit, so good" for you. Say so. Adviser, In Plain English; or, Med illustrations, newly revised. up-to-date cent stamps, to cover cost of mailing Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. DATE STOVE no longer any reason why? Oil is cheaper than coal; it handle, and gives an intense the right stove, oil is more trouble. Have you seen the perfection COOK-stove dition gives you only a rough idea of can't appreciate it until you either who has used it. It does everything that the room. The New Perfection Oil Cook- Stove will do anything: a kettle of water to cooking a course dinner, but it won't heat a room. It doesn't "smell," it doesn't smoke. It can't get out of order. Light it and it is ready. Turn it down and it is out. Only a woman who knows the trouble of carrying coal and cooking in a hot kitchen can appreciate what it means to have a clean, perfect stove that will cook anything, boil, bake or roast, and yet won't heat the kitchen. How is it done? The flame is controlled in turquoise-blue enamel chimneys, and directed against the bottom of pot, pan, kettle or oven, and only there. The flame operates exactly where it is needed—and nowhere else. With this stove your kitchen is cool. The nickel finish with the bright blue of the chimneys makes the stove ornamental and attractive. Made with 1, 2 and 3 burners; the 2 and 3-burner stoves can be had with or without Cabinet. Mirror everywhere; if not at your, write for Descriptive circular to the nearest agency of the. Oil Company corporated) A FLAVOR that is used the same as some malt liquor. By dissolving a purchased solu- tion and adding Maplelein, a delicious syrup is made and a syrup better than maple. Maplelein is sold by grocers. Send 20 stamp for sample. and roope book. Crescent Miz. Co., Seattle. Bad BLOOD Bad BLOOD "Before I began using Cascarets I had a bad complexion, pimples on my face, and my food was not digested as it should have been. Now I am entirely well, and the pimples have all disappeared from my face. I can truthfully say that Cascarets are just as advertised; I have taken only two, boxes of them." Clarence R. Griffin, Sheridan, Ind. Pleasant, Palatable, Palatable, Taste Good. Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe. 10c. 25c. 5c. Never sold in bulk. The genuine or fake. Guaranteed to or your money back. FREE A Package of "Paxtine" Will Be Sent Free of Charge to Every Reader of this Paper. PAXTINE TOILET ANTISEPTIC Gives one a sweet breath; clean, white, germ-free teeth—antiseptically clean mouth and throat—purifies the breath after smoking—dispels all disagreeable perspiration and body odors—much appreciated by dainty women. A quick remedy for sore eyes and catarrh. A little Pantine powder dissolved in a glass of hot water makes a delightful antiseptic solution, possessing extraordinary cleaning, germicidal and healing power, and absolutely harmless. Try a Sample. 50c. a large box at drug or by mail. PANTRY CHAMOMILE PATENTS, Trade-Marks, Pensions, Bounty Pay, Claims Against the Government Soliciting PATENTS Capitalize your brains, Advice and book W free. Special offer of advertised free. R. E. Gwen, Washington, D.C. PATENTS Watson R. Coleman, Washington, D.C. Book requisite refumits. Best regina. DAISY FLY, KILLER placed on public lawn Nest, green, cemetery Bldg. Lagus all season Made of metal case with screw holes soil or burea acidified All designs or not required for 20 cents. 106 Daleh Ave. Pendulum, N. F. E" SHOES SS DYES y dye in cold water better than any other GYE. You con. MONROE DEUG CO., Galway, Illinis. WILL UNVEIL FOUNT. A special feature of the morning service tomorrow; at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. church will be the unveiling of a Baptismal Fount which will be presented to the church by the Baby Association. Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, president of the organization will make the presentation address, and the fount will be received by the pastor, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes. The Baby Association is one of the most popular organizations of Sharp Street, and has done a great work during its existence. Mr. Heber C. Wharton one of the best known public school teachers in the city, is quite ill at his home on Druid Hill avenue. It is feared that he will have to undergo an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Wharton has been teaching since his graduation from the High School in 1395. Two months ago he was appointed a group principal. For several years he has been an instructor in the summer school at Cheyney, Pa. BAPTISIMAL F0UNT CONSECRATED. Bishop Abram Grant, D. D., of Kansas City, Kansas, was in the city Saturday and Sunday, the guest of Bishop and Mrs. Handy. The Bishop preached at Trinity A. M. E. Church at the 11 A. M. services, and also consecrated the new Baptisimal Fount. The Bishop left Monday morning for Washington, where he presided over the deliverances of the Financial Board. QUARTERLY CONFERENCE The quarterly Conference of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, at its session a few nights ago, appropriated $550. for the fund of $50. 000 Morgan College is raising to secure a like sum from Andrew Carnegie. A resolution was passd thanking Bishop Warren for returning Rev. W. A. C. Hughes to the church for his sixth year. The district superintendent, Rev. M. J. Naylor, presided. THE RED MOON. Cole and Johnson, America's greatest song writers and successful producers of their own charming musical plays, will present next week at the Holliday Street Theatre The Red Moon. This brilliant production needs no introduction as theatre goers know full well all of its manifold beauties in picture, song and story. This engagement will be the last of the popular play as they are preparing a new show for next season and the clever company has been greatly strengthened by the addition of the brilliant Aida Overton Walker, who introduces a beautiful dance number entitled Wildfire, as well as several entirely new song numbers. New costumes and features are introduced and everything is done which places this organization as the foremost one of the race. PASTOR HONORED On Tuesday evening of last week the members and friends of Ames Memorial M. E. Church, tendered Rev. D. W. Hays a reception at the church which was largely attended. There were many expressions of regret of having to part with Rev. Hays, who goes to Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Washington, D. C. He was presented with a purse of $25.00 and his wife was given a purse of $5.00. The presentation was made by Rev. M. J. Naylor, District Superintendent. Rev. and Mrs. Hays both made suitable response. Dr. Short was mster of ceremonies and Mrs. Sarah Pre coe president of committee. SPECIAL NOTICE The A.M.E. Preachers' Meeting of Baltimore and vicinity at a special meeting on last Monday appointed the undersigned committee to make public the following, viz: For several weeks, notice has appeared in the Afro-American of a proposed excursion to Crisfield on Saturday night, April 30th, to attend the session of the Baltimore Annual Conference. We contemplate the rowdyism of a Saturday night excursion and desire to inform the public that the Baltimore Conference has nothing whatever to do with the arrangement and is therefore not responsible for what may occur. Committee—P. W. Wortham J. G. Martia David Johnson, Seet'y IF YOU WANT THE BEST Come one, Come all, to the First Annual Session of the Baltimore Mock Conference to be held at St. Luke's U. A. M. E. Church, Spring Street near McElderry, Thursday evening, May 5th. Tickets, 10 Cents. Bishops - Revs. Josephine Wilson, Addie Hughes and Annie Earles. Presiding Elders: - Revs. Elmira Chase, Martha Camphor, Mary, Brooks, and 100 ministers. Secretary, Lavinia Woingust Assistant, Estella Stevenson Rev, R. S. Accoo, Pastor. Citizen's Campaign Committee of the Provident Hospital. Please Help! House to house cannass. Solicitor will call See the beautiful certificate he brings! Meet me at the Mock Convention of the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Washington Conference, at Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington and East streets, Monday, May 2d, at 8 p.m. in the interest of Morgan College Carnegie Fund. Brothers will appear, in female costume. 'All who have represented Daughters of Conference in the mock conferences are invited. Admission, 10 Cents. Sister Josiah Fisher, President Rev. C. G. Cummings, Pastor. A. JAPANESE TEA, given by the Board of Lady Managers for the benefit of Provident Hospital. Thursday and Friday, May 5th and 6th, 1910. The Hospital will be open on these days from 2 to 6. Refreshments on Sale. The public cordiall invited. Committee:—Mesdames Cora Johnson, Sarah Dent and Emma Derry. 2t Mrs. D. Grant Scott, President A Grand Sacred Concert Will be given by the Peerless Quartet of Baltimore at St. Luke's U. A. M. E Church, Spring St. near Jefferson, Sunday Evening. April 23rd, Assisted by best local talent. Silver Offering at the Door. Miss Mamie W. Woolford. Dicetress James E. Williams wishes to inform the public, that he has recently been appointed as an agent for the Standard Oil Co., the first colored man to hold this position in this city. Your kind patronage is earnestly solicited from the generous public. Address 421 Myrtle avenue 1m-23 Special Musical and Literary Program at Bethel A.M.E. Sunday School. Sunday, April 24th, at 3 P.M. The following talent will be present: Paper, Mr. T. Andrew Moore of Payne Memorial church; Solt, Mr. J. W. Brown, of St. John's Church; The Imperial Quartet, Mr. Charles Collins & Co.; Recitation, Miss Elizabeth Smith Solo, Mr. James E. Smith; Solo, Mr. Wm. Lee, of Waters A. M. E. Church. Special Music by the School. Mr. Thad: Copeland, Supt. Miss Laura Campbell, Sec'y. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor. 1910 Excursion Season, Baltimore, Md. Str. River Queen Secure Your Date Now. Booking & Charters Now Ready. Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis ...Railway... 7 Wm. Lewis, Baltimore Exc. Mgr. Office and residerce. 1319 Argyle Av. Hours: 7 to 9 A. M. 4 to 7 P. M. daily. Liberal inducement to make money Annual Women's Day Services Trinity A. M. E. Church, Sunday April 24th, 1910. 11 A. M.—Mrs. Hannah E Frey, Presiding. Addresses by Mrs. Edith Brooks and Mrs. Lula Scott. 3 P. M.—Mrs. M. P. Hill, Presiding. Addresses by Mrs. W. E. Williams and Mrs. C. H. Stepteau, and visiting presidents. Friday April 29.1900 Spectacular Club Drill By a company of ladies under direction of Mr. W. H. J. Beckett. 7.80 P. M.—Addresses by Miss Mary Beale, Mrs. P. W. Wortham, Miss A. L. Martin and Miss Ida R. Cummings. Finance Committee: Mrs. Betty Bell, Miss Annie Butler. Mrs. Mamie Pinder, Mrs. Lavenia Henry, Mrs. Cora Johnson. Ushers—Female Ushers' Association Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, President Church Aid Association. Mrs. Julia Monroe. President of Organ Auxiliary. Mrs. Annie L. Waters, Secretary. 2t ALLY Memorial M. E. Church 124th, 1910 Babies. At 7.30 P. M., The Juvenile Sacred Even Song, assisted by WLINGS, Reader r 7.30 P. M. Psalm..... Master Irving Hughes Reading—A Mother's Advice, Miss Etta Rawlings The Harbor Lights, Master Theodore Upsher Reading—The Drowning Singer, Master Russell Lane Trio, Praise Ye. (From Attela) Masters Oscar Z. and Rudolph ANNUAL BABY RALLY At Sharp Street Memorial M. D Sunday, April 24th At 3.30 P.M., Special Rally of the Babies. At Troubadours will apper in a Sacred Ever MISS ETTA RAWLINGS ANNUAL BABY RALLY At Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church At 3.30 P.M., Special Rally of the Babies. At 7.30 F.M., The Juvenile Troubadours will apper in a Sacred Even Song, assisted by MISS ETTA RAWLINGS, Reader Program for 7.30 P.M. Watts, and Theodore Upshur. Hymns of The Old Church Choir. The Juveniles. Remarks. Doxology. Don't Miss Treat. Positively Silve Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, President. Mrs. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pa Highland Electric Formerly Pitts' Electric Will hold its Grand Opening; Wed Horatio Williams, President, 746 George Stre Stewart Cooper, Treasurer, 1823 Dr Charles J. Lane, General Mana The park has been thoroughly renovated and c rates. For dates apply to Sec. Ernest H. R. The Board of Managers will hold a dance a during the sensor. Admission 15 Cents tuesday until used. Reduced Rates to S tively Silver Offering at the Door. Mrs. Fannie Johnson, Secretary Hughes, Pastor. Electric Park Electric Park Singing, Wednesday April 27th George Street. Pier, 1823 Druid Hill Avenue. General Manager, 1507 Druid Hill Ave. vated and can be rent at reasonable grent H. Ruyer, 2122 Druid Hill Ave. dance at the Park every Wednesday 15 Cents. Tickets good any Wed- Rates to Suburban Organizations Charles J. Lane, General Manager, 100 Bruid Hill Ave. The park has been thoroughly renovated and can be rented at reasonable rates. For dates apply to Sec. Ernest H. Royer, 2122 Druid Hill Ave. The Board of Managers will hold a dance at the Park every Wednesday. Admission 15 Cents. Tickets good and Wed. To Members of the Bultimore Conference A. M. E. Church: DEAR BRETHREN:—Owing to have to arrange to accommodate the ministers who will have to meet at Wilmington, Delaware, it will be necessary for the ministers of Washington and Baltimore to disembark at Wilmington and change to another car in waiting for us there in N. Y., P. & N. connecting train, through Delaware to Urisfield, without any other change; "since it would not, however, be feasible from an operating standpoint to provide a through extra, coach cutting same out at Wilmington, Delaware Division train at that point." No inconvenience or discomfiture will be experienced along the line. Ie is simply a matter of changing from the P. R. R. to the N. Y. P. & N. Railroad. JOHN PORTER, Sec. 1200 Drum Hill Avenue. The C. Y. W. C. A. Meeting will be held at the Grace Presbyterian church, Dolphin and Etting streets, Sunday, April 24th at 3:30 P.M. instead of the rooms. Everybody welcome to assist in their annual Rally. M. E. Murphy, Pres. E. E. Bright, Secretary A great day in Grace A. M. E. Church, Catonsville, Md., Sunday, April 24th. 11 A. M., preaching by the Pastor 3 P. M., Rev. J. H. Coodrich and congregation. 8 S. M., preaching and reading into full membership a number of probationers, who will march into the church, dressed in white to the hymn, "Onward Christian Soldiers" Rush for seats! Rev. John Portor Pastor Y. M.C. A. Sacred Concert at Y. M. C. A. Sunday, April 24th, at 4:30 P. M. Ladies also invited. Special music. Book Your Dates Now For Brown's Grove. May 30, Centennial M. E. Church, Cambridge. June 6, Choral Symphony Oratorio Society, Cambridge. June 16, Order of Moses, No. 52, Cambridge. To BROWN'S GROVE: June 8, Federation Christian Women June 19, Baptizing, Rev. Belt. June 29, Mt. Zion M. E. Church and June 29, Mt. Zion M. E. Church and Sunday School. June 30, Willing Workers of Ames M. E. Church^a July 4, Furniture Men's Association July 6, Neighborhood Club. July 11, Providence. Beneficial Society. July 18, The Baltimore Progressive Building and Loan Association. MOONLIGHTS. June 2, Ways and Means Committee, Grand Chapter, Order Eastern Star. June 10, Merry Widows No. 2 and Jolly Boys. June 15, Tourist Party and Gentennial M. E. Church. Orange Grove Festival At Madison St. Presby. Church Friday, April 29, 1910. Indian Club and Dumbbell Drill and Spectacular marching will be the feature of the evening. Admisscon 15 Cents. Mrs. Laura Matthews. President Rev. L. Z. Johnson. Pastor. All Hail the Power of Jesus Name. Congregation. Prayer..... Pastor Holy, Holy, Holy..... Congregation Scripture read by Mrs. John Williams. Duett (Piano) Voice of Spring, Masters Harry Taylor and Irving Hughes. Special Discourse, by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes. Ensemble..... The Juveniles While he is Rich, why need I be Poor? Master Lawson Smith Postponed From Last Sunday Mamie V. Woolford, Directress Rev. K. S. Accoon, Pastor, -NOTICE America's Foremost Colored Comedians COLE & JOHNSON MORE ELABORATE THAN EVER.. GREATEST COMPANY OF COLORED ARTISTS EVER TOGETHER IN THE SAME COMPANY ORCHESTRA OF 12 PIECES Last Chance to see Red Moon. New Play Next Season A Great Sacred Concert At John Wesley M. E. Church Cor. Sharp and Montgomery Streets Sunday, May 1st, 1910 at 8 P. M. By the Excellent Choir of Said Church and MR. LLOYD GIBBS, the celebrated Tenor singer, of world wide fame. This will be Mr. Gibbs first appearance in this city. The public is most cordially invited to come and enjoy an evening of sacred music, and especially to hear this unequalled Tenor Singer of the race who has appeared before the crown- heads of Europe to their delight. Prof. Perry Bias, Director Mr. Clarence Palmer, Organist. W. H. Gaines, Pastor. YOUNG PEOPLE! LOOK! YOUNG PEOPLE! The best Musical Treat of the Season—— MISS NETTIE MURRAY Soprano Soloist of St. Luke's P. E. Church, Washington, D. C. Supported by Mme. L. Dolman-Weaver, soprano, Miss Minnie Peek, soprano, Miss Carrie May Smith, alto; Mr. Albert Spriggs, tenor; Mr. T. Henderson Kerr, violinist; Miss Gertrude Fisher, elocutionist; Choral Sympathy Society. At Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church, this Sunday Afternoon, April 24 Plans adopted by the $1,000 Campaign Chairman to raise the $1,000 for the April 25, 1910, Grand Rubber Social at Y. W. C. A. Everybody invited and asked to bring old rubber shoes, hose water bottles. The rubber will be sold and the money added to the Campaign Fund. May 4th, Grand May Carnival at Moses Hall Fine Music. Admission 15 Cents. "Pay-As-You-Enter" Let everybody rally and make May 6th, a great event. Ingathering will be held at Trinity A. M. E. Church, 8 P. M. MISS IDA R. CUMMINGS, Pres. MRS. F. K. OWENS, Cor. See'y. Committee: Misses Carrie Taylor, Mary D. Lansey Mrs. Rosetta Nolan Twilight Sacred Song Service—Date and place announced later. 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 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 rendered. ADMISSION 10 CENTS. Mrs. Lavinia S. Henry, Chair. Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, W. C. Mrs. Nancy 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. JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmers $75.00 FUNERALS $65.00. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere..... $136.00 Our price..... 75.00 Saving you..... 61.00 No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. 图 IDAY ST. THEATRE IN THEIR GREAT MUSICAL PLAY THE RED MOO DELABORATE THAN EVER. GREATEST OF COLORED ARTISTS EVER TOGETHER THE SAME COMPANY 50—PEOPLE—50 Machines On Trial UTLER GUARANTEES EVERY YEAR IF NOT SO, SEE US FIRST WE CORRECT ALL MISTAKES FREE THE HONEST SEWING MACH Druid Hill Avenue. C. & P. Phone M 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 Rev. D. D. Turpeau, the newly elected pastor of Ames Memorial M. E. Church and his family arrived from Rockville und are nicely housed at the parsonage, 1514. Presstman street. Large congregations have greeted the new pastor at each service and we have no doubt that he will be successful with his new charge. Mr. Solomon DeCoursey, has been elected by the vestry of St. James P. E. Church a delegate to the diocesan Convention, which meets in Emmanuel Church next month. Mrs. M. C. James, of Providence R. I., has returned after spending several days with her daughter, Mrs. H. S. Richardson, of 639 George street. Mrs. and Mrs. H. S. Richardson of 639 George street have returned from Washington, D. C., where they were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. D. E. Wiseman at which time their infant daughter Miriam was baptized. A surprise reception was tendered Mr. Benjamin E. Langston by the Argyle Circle on last Friday evening at 1019 Argyle avenue. Don't forget the Lad and Lassie Concert Company at Asbury M. E. Church, April 25th. Admission 15 Cents. See program for particulars. Rev. J. A. S. Cole, will presch at the John Wetley A. M. E. Zion Church, Washington, next Thursday night. Rev. Barnum and wife, of Chesapeake City, spent a few days in Baltimore this week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thaddus Uopeland of 1922 Druid Hill avenue. Mr, and Mrs. Walter Stokes and mother, Mrs. Thompson of Glouster County, Va., were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Richard Thompson, of 421 E. 23rd street Wednesday, and were entertained at tea. ASKS FOR LOAN OF ICEBOAT Among the many entertainments, that will be provided for the delegates to the Biennial Movable Committee of Odd Fellows here in September will be a trip down the bay. City Councilman Cummings introduced a resolution in the City Council last Monday night asking that the city lend the Iceboat Latrobe for that purpose. DR. THOMAS IN TEXAS Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas, field agent of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church who is in the South conducting conventions and district meetings, writes that he has had much success with his work. He is now in Texas PRETTY WEDDING One of the prettiest weddings of the season took place on Tuesday evening at the residence of the bride 1606 Division street. The contracting parties were Miss Ida Ayers, daughter of the late John Ayers and Mr. Harry Keller, son of Mrs. Ida Simms, The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm. Alexander and was given in marriage by Mr. Augustus Weems. Miss Georgia Randolph was bridesmaid and Mr. Jas. Benton was best maw. Many hand some and valuable presents were received. Among those present were: Mrs. S. B. Sellman, Miss Page West, Mr. and Mrs. George Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blackwell, Mr. and Nancy Porter, Mrs. Jackson and Mesdames Nathan Johnson, Mary Bradanham, Martha Wilson, Etta Burrell Perry Thompson, and E. Small, Misses Bessie Hackney, Kate Turaer, Mary Kent, Ethel Guy, Elizabeth Payne, A. Coleman, Messrs. Edward Stewart, Laney Weems, Howard Batty, Robert Smith Charles Dorsey, Arthur Baker Austin Leary. THOMAS-In loving remembrance of my husband Harry C. Thomas who passed away April 11, 1909. Through his suffering, he breathed Through his sundering he breathe not a murmur. He knew his comforter stood by. There is a place vacant at home That never can be filled. By his wife, Fanny Thomas Get Your Rooms Papered Now My prices are reasonable, Special and prompt attention given to all Country Oalls. Apply to Winfield Richardson, 146 Dolphin street. For proper instruction in Dress Making and the McDowell System join the night classes now being con- ducted at 232 Dolphin St., on Tuesday and Friday evenings from 8 to 10 o'clock. Separate classes in Em- broidery and Millinery.