The Afro-American

THE AFFAIR MERIGAN LEDGER. VOL. XVIII. NO. 32. THE WORLD IS FULL OF DECEIT AND HYPOCRASY ONE CAN'T ALWAYS COUNT HIS POPULARITY BY THE AMOUNT OF APPLAUSE HE RECEIVES The Question Of Manhood Is Different In The South From What It Is In The North—Dr. Reynolds A Great Man.—Ought To Be Elevated To The Bishopric.—Dr. Bowling A Great Debt Prayer.—An Afro-American School Of Correspondence Opened COL. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Suffolk, Va.—I shall not be able to see as many boys and girls receive their education this year as I have seen in other years, Just a few days from now the young men and women will enter the world full of hope and cheer. They will receive congratulations from their friends and will be prepared to enter the busy world. You see people are not always honest, and you cannot count your popularity by the applause you may receive, because some people will say you are great and then will go to another one and say all manner of mean things about you. I have a world full of good things, a world full of cheer, a world full of hope and a world full of love. I have no unkind words to say about any one, and I feel that I should not, and then I must tell things as they are. I want you young people to be prepared to meet a world full of deceit and hypocrisy. Do not think everything that is told you is meant for a compliment. I have been to Philadelphia, New York and other places, riding with white folks in bed cars and other places, and now I am in the South, where I cannot feel that I have the same manhood. I have been looking for a letter inviting me to Philadelphia but it failed to come, so I have accepted an invitation to be with Dr. Norman on the 2d of June and will speak to the Washington people, then I go to Newark, where I will be at the A. M. E. church, and when I get through with this I will go to another part of the world. I think I told you last week that I spent a night in Washington, at the home of Rey. E. F. Watson, and left him and came to Lynchburg, where I spent a little time in company with kev. J. R. L. Diggs, D.D., president of the Virginia Seminary and college. He is doing some fine work there. Now on to Norfolk. I had the pleasure of meeting Rev. L. H. Reynolds, who is one of our great men. He is just the man and is doing just the work for the country. The A. M. E. church would do well to elevate him. I have a nice letter from a friend telling me that he is going to put forth every effort to have Dr. Reynolds e vated. He is a clean man and has a clean record behind him. From Norfolk and Portsmouth I came to this place, where the Baptist State Convention was in session. It has just about closed. When I heard the many speeches and other good things it made me thank God, that I belonged to the race and to the Baptist church. R.v.R. H. Bolding presided over the convention. He is the pastor of that fine brown-stone-front church in Norfolk. When the General Conference of the A. M. E. church met there some time ago he was then about $40,000 in debt, but now they owe about $11,000 end it will n.t. be long before they will be out of debt. The convection opened and then there were addresses. I heare Rev. Norman, from Washington, praach the sermon; then I met Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, Rev. Alex. Gordon, Rev. J. C. Brown, of Flushing, N.Y., and Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, of Washington, the author and orator. Dr. Johnson is doing the right thing for the race. He has starred a school where you can get education through writing. I have never heard of such a thing, but it is being done and many have entered the class. They are bf- cominz educated and it is inspiring to see this. I am thinking about taking a course in this preaching business from him. Dr. Johnson is one of the smartest men in the race and he deserves credit. It is the Afro-American School of Correspondence. Now what do you think of that? I have mentioned Dr. Johnson because he was one of the active spirits in the convention. These men are doing something and they are inspir to us all. Almost every speech had some reference to the late Gregory W. Hayes. I hope to live so as to merit these good things being said about me. Continued on page 5. Cambridge, Md., May 17.—The Good Hope Lodge held its annual thanksgiving services at Waugh M.E. church Sunday afternoon. Tue sermon was preached by Rev.S.S. Jolive. Rev. S.H. Cooper and family left Thursday morning for Easton, Md. Mrs. Mary Wilson and daughter, Della, of Baltimore, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nichols. Mrs. Ellen Macer. Mrs. Harriet Jews. Mrs. Ellen Clash and Mr. Geo. Lockerman are on the sick list. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH ELECTS DELEGATES Delegates To The General Assembly Enjoying The Social Life Of At- Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger 1908 Arctic Avenue. Atlantic City, May 18—Delegates far and near to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, are enjoying the social life of the Queen resort. Ocean Spray Commandery attended divine service at St. Augustine church Sunday evening and the rector, Rev. Deavor, preached a forceful sermon. The choir sang special music. Mr. James Hall, of Battle Creek, Mich., was among the callers at the American office Sunday. Miss Lulu Randolph was elected delegate from Household of Ruth, No. 417 to the B. M. C., which meets in Baltimore in September. The wedding of Miss Idelle Rogers and Mr. Wm. W. Pope will take place in Philadelphia on June 22d. The Tuesday and Friday night dancing classes of Prof. Smith, are well attended. Mr. Charles Deaver, of the local postoffice clerical force, is visiting New York and Philadelphia. Rev. Mooreland has been returned to Price Memorial Church for another year, and will entertain the New Jersey Annual Conference in May, 1911. Mr. Nelson Briggs, of Pittsburg, is spending a few days in our town. Miss Daisy Barnard, sister of Miss Mabel Barnard is spending the week at Atlantic City. Drs. Annie Holbert, delegate from Rena Tent, No. 42, has returned from the grand encampment of the Eastern District, which met in Jersey City last week: Mrs. Holbert was elected the worthy grand corresponding secretary for the ensuing year. CELEBRATE MOTHER,S DAY Leage Crowds Town Out At Veryious Churches. In Honor of the Womén Special to the Afro-American Ledger. Chestertown, Md., May 16—Sunday of last week was observed as Mothers Day, and large audiencee were present at both of the churches. Special services were held by the G. A. R. at their hall and a special sermon was preached to them by Rev. J. R. Holland, yastor of James M. E church. Mrs. Clementine Rigby died very suddenly at her home last Saturday after a few moments sickness. Her funeral took place on Monday afternoon. The funeral of Mrs. Belle Stirling, who died Saturday after a lingering illness, took place from Janes M. E. church Monday afternoon. Mrs. Sarah Warren and Mrs. L. H. Chambers are on the sick list. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Atbury Fletcher last Saturday night and left a fine baby boy. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1910. SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO COMMITTEE SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO COMMITTEE DR. W. E. DU BOIS WILL ESTABLISH HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY AND TAKE UP THE WORK OF COLLECTING DATA AND MAP OUT PLANS FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE WORK. "The Negro Will Be No Longer Disfranchised When He Himself Will Not Permit The Degradation," Says Moorfield Story. Many Notable Men And Women Present And Determine To Take Up The Work Of Re-enfranchising The Negro And The 'Poor White Man' of The South. (Staff Correspondence.) New York, May 18.—Disfranchisement and its resultant evils to the body politic were discussed here at the second annual meeting of the National Negro Committee, an organization of men and women of both races. "In the whole movement for the consolidation of schools and for high schools throughout the South, the Negro in nearly all instances, save in a few cities has been left out of account. In the State of Georgia there is not a single public high school for Negroes. The meeting lasted from Thursday to Saturday evening and those who spoke included Clarence Darrow, the Socialist lawyer; Rev. John Haynes Holmes; Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett, Rev. R. C. Ransom, of this city; Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, of Washington; Justice Oliver Wendell Phillips, of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia; Prof. Franz Boas, Hon. A. E. Pillsbury, former attorney general of Massachusetts; Moorfield W. Story, of Boston; Hamilton Holt and Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart, of Harvard University. Among the questions brought before the assemblage was the establishment and location in this city of a bureau of investigation and publicity. Dr. DuBois who has made considerable investigation of the status of the Negro in the South, was chosen as director of the bureau. The position will pay $2,500 a year and it will be duty of Mr. DuBois to keep tab on the social and economic aspect of disfranchisement and to shape the campaign against the iniquity of race discrimination. EFFECTS OF DISFRANCHISEMENT. Rev. Dr. John Haynes Holmes in his address, declared that the disfranchisement was at variance with the principles of democracy, that "The iniquity and injustice of the disfranchisement laws of the South lie in the fact that they run along vertical, and not horizontal lines. A man is disfranchised not because he cannot meet the educational test, but because he has a black skin and his father did not chance to vote previous to January 1867. In the second place, the restrictions, placed upon the franchise by these Southern laws are natural and not artificial and, therefore, cannot be overcome by any disfranchised citizens." In speaking of the Negro's being socially ostracized and generally discriminated against, he exclaimed: "In the face of this unspeakable situation, we find the people of the North indifferent and complacent; and whenever any brave man arises to speak his condemnation of this iniquity, he is denounced as a careless agitator and ignorant fanatic." DU BOIS DISCUSSES SCHOOLS. Dr. Du Bois said that the greatest gift to South Carolina was the creation of a public school system by a Negro legislature in 1868. He discussed at length the poor public school training provided for the colored people, and of the general hostility among Southerners to Negro education. "In none of the States," said Mr. Du Bois, "which have disfranchised Negroes is there, so far as I have been able to find out, a single superintendent or trustee in charge of Negro schools. There may be some few exceptions in Virginia and North Carolina. Moreover, so far as the Negro public schools are concerned, they exist under the disfavor of the majority of the whites, white employers frowning upon them because, as they say, they make labor dissatisfied and aggressive, and the white laborers disliking them because they increase competition." After speaking of the Negro paying taxes without getting adequate schools and of the race being compelled, in some instances, to go down into their own pockets to supplement public appropriations, he continued: "In the whole movement for the consolidation of schools and for high schools throughout the South, the Negro in nearly all instances, save in a few cities has been left out of account. In the State of Georgia there is not a single public high school for Negroes. "The situation, moreover, is a good deal worse than published reports would indicate. Take, for instance, Wilcoes county, Ala.—the report shows that there are 10,000 Negroes and 2,000 whites in that county; that 2,000 whites had 55 schools and the 10,000 Negroes had 48 schools. This is bad enough, but a consultation with three reliable citizens, in whom I have the utmost confidence, and who know their county, reveals the curious fact that they have absolutely no knowledge of more than six schools for colored people taught in that county during the year 1909, and they declare that the public school system for Negroes in that county has practically been given up. In the six schools which they designate the teachers get from $16 to $18 a month, except one girl, who gets $25; this girl received $25 because her father was one of the trustees. This does not mean, however, that there were colored trustees; it means simply that the girl's father was white." DISFRACHISEMENT AFFECTS WOMEN Mrs. Mary Church Terrell declared that colored women in all stations of life were effected by disfranchisement, and discrimination against them were more severe than those against the men. Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett spoke interestingly of the lynching evil and said that as disfranchisement was a reality that efforts should be made to get every qualified white and black man on the polling books. In short, she said, "let us for the time being accept the laws as they are, and build upward from that point. Let us turn our attention to the practical task of finding out why it is the laws ase not enforced, and how best to get an honest vote for every Negro, and fareve 'poor white man' as well, who is able to meet the requirements, but who, for one reason or another, does not or cannot now exercise his rights. I include the disfranchised white man as well as the Negro, because I take it that we are interested, first of all, in the democracy. South and North, and we can hope for justice neither for Negroes nor the poorer classes of white men, nor for the white women of the factories and shops, nor for the children of the cott n mills. For true democracy is a spiritual relationship." Congressman W. S. Bennett, of New York, who has introduced several bills for the reduction of southern representation in Congress because of the violation of the letter and spirit of the war amendments, declared that he would introduce such bills as long as he was in Congress and that, eventually they would be passed. He said that only 1200 voters being allowed to elect a Congressman in Mississippi and 75,000 being required in New York was unfair to the Northern voter in that it injured his power and liberty. Prof. Hart took up the question, declaring that, despite the charge that the Negro will not, work, he was the one relied upon to produce the South's wealth in agricultural and industrial life. ABANDONED BY REPUBLICANS Dr. Ransom declared that the race had been deserted by the Republican party," and given into the power of those who, by every device of legislation and lawless outrage are seeking to reduce him to a condition of semislavery and serfdom." "My sympathies," said Mr. Pillsbury "are wholly with the Negro who as- ABANDONED BY REPUBLICANS erts' his] manhood, insists upon his rights, and will take nothing else. I have neither sympathy nor respect for the trimmer or temporizer, whether of high or low degree, who is unwilling to crook the knee for thrift or barter principles for a job, who preaches patience and silence under wrongs that cry to heaven, for justice. There is no doubt that in the fullness of time the injustice and impolicy of excluding the Negro from the political system will be seen and confessed, but in the indifferent North cannot meet a united and resolute South. To work: out the rights of the Negro by mere appeals to public sentiment will be a work of generations." JUDGE GIRBS EXONERATED Indicements Against Him And Rev. J. P. Robinson Dismissed. Little Rock, Ark., May 12.—The indictments against Judge M. W. Gibbs and Rev. J. R. Robinson, in case of the defunct Capital Savings Bank, which was wrecked by O. B. King, former cashier, have been dismissed. King has had six charges filed against him and there are more expected. The total amount of the defalcation will likely amount to $29,466.71. King is now in jail in default of bail to the amount of $6,000. MORE HONORS FOR PROF. CLARK Alma Mater To Honor Him With New Degree--Commencement Exercises At Laurel Institute Special to the AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. Laurel, Md., May 17—George W. Clark, who graduated from Bordentown Industrial school in 1905 will be given a certificate in Agriculture at its commencement day exercises on May 27th. To this date Mr. Clark has received four certificates and diplomas from Tuskegee Institute, two from Bordentown, and one from the State of Alabama. The one that he is now to receive will swell his number to seven. He is now principal of the Laurel Agricultural and Industrial Institute, at this place. The closing exercises of that insti- May 22nd, when the annual sermon will be delivered in the school chapel by Rev. E. S. Williams. The other exercises will be: The Christian Endeary Society, May 23d; The Careful Builders Club, May 24th; Booker T. Washington Literary Society on May 25th. This program will be ended up by a Mock Court trial by the young ladies of the B middle class. Wednesday evening the Rev. A. A. Brown oratorical recital contest between the students of the A and B middle classes for two prizes offered by Rev. A. A. Brown, pastor of St Mark's church, Laurel, Md. Thursday morning the farmers 2nd Annual Conference will be held and a free lunch given to a lat 12 o'clock. The commencement exercises and industrial and academic exhibit will be held on Thursday afternoon, beginning at 2 o'clock. Five certificates will be awarded from the industrial departments. Many prizes will be awarded to worthy students. It is probable that the annual address will be delivered by Rev. J. Frank Greary, of Harrisburg, Pa. Thursday evening from 8 to 12, the principal will give his annual reception to the students, parents and friends. As soon as possible after the exercises Pro., Clark will leave for Bordentown where he is to receive honors from his alma mater. PASTOR ON SICK LIST Crabs and Mosquitos Plentiful—One You Eat and the Other Eats You. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Crissfeld, Md, May 18—Sunday was trustees' day at St. Paul A. M. E. church and a neat sum was raised Owing t' the sickness of the pastor, Rev. T. R Sinkfeld, the pulpit was filled by Bro her Taylor, a local minister. There are a number of persons on the sick list. Rev. G. S. Springs, the new pastor of Shiloh M. E. church; is making a good impression upon his flock aud the people in general. Crabs are plentiful and we have mosquitos to spare. UNVEILED AT JOINT COMMENCEMENT OF SPELLMAN SEMINARY AND ATLANTA BAP- TIST COLLEGE. Dr. John E. Ford, of Jacksonville, Preaches The Commencement Sermon—Oratorical And Rhetorical Prize Contest Won By Tustin Brawley, of South Carolina—Second Prize by Mordecai W. Johnson, of Tennessee.—President Hope An Aggressive Man. Atlanta, Ga., May 20.—The joint commencement of Tpsllman Seminary and the Atlanta Baptist college, and the laying of a corner stone for chapel and administration, building of the Atlanta Baptist college attracted large crowds here during the summer and the people were much inspired with the good work being done and each institution. Rev. John E. Ford, of Jacksonville pastor of the Bethel Baptist Institutional church preached the joint commencement seminum last Sunday morning, which was a masterly effort. He discussed the "Two Sources of Future Uplift in Form of Law and Grace." He based his remarks on "Of His grace have we all received. The law was given by Moses but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." John 16-17. The good advice given to the young people will result in much practical benefit to the whole race. Monday night was the prize oratorical and rhetorical prize contest for the Paxton prize of $10. In the reading and declamation, the prize was won by F. Tustin Krawley, Sumter S. C., and the oratorical contest was won by Mordecai W. Johnson, of Paris, Tenn. Tuesday morning was class day exercises at Spellman Seminary, and the unveiling of a memorial tablet to the memory of Miss Harriet Giles who spent her life in the service of training young colored girls for usefulness. She was in the organization of Spellman, more than thirty years ago with Miss Packard, and at the death of the founder was selected as pre-ident. Her death occurred last November. The essays and addresses were of high order. The following program was rendered: Chorus; essay; "Self Help"; Fannie Mason; essay; "The Religious Life of France," Susie M. Howell; chorus, Balmy Spring; essay; "A Sketch of Agassiz," Essie U. Howard; Unveiling the Memorial Tablet This part of the exercises was conducted by Miss Lucy Taley, president of the Seminary. The reception of the tablet followed in the following order: On behalf of the school, Florz E. Zesto, a native African girl; on behalf of the alumnae, Mrs. H. R. Barber; on behalt of faculty; Miss E. O. Werden; prayer by Dr. Geo Sayles of the American Baptist Home Mission Society; chorus, "Eternal Life," which was concluded with excerpts. The exercises enclosed with exercises by Ivy High School, and college and teachers profes ional classes. Tuesday afternoon thousands of people gather-d on the campus of the Atlanta Baptist College to witness the laying of the corner stone. President John Hope, of the college is one of the most aggressive young men of the race. He is the first colored man in America to be made president of a school operated by the American Baptist Home Mission Society. The Atlanta Baptist College it one of the largest institutions of its kind in the country. It is largely for young men, though many of the college girl of Spelman take their college training, at least some of the college branches. During the past three four years the attendance has greatly increased, and the colored people show'd their appreciation to the work and the appointment of Prof. Hope, by responding to every call he has made in a substantial way. The Baptistso Dead and Dying Hurled Through Air For a Block. Nearly All Of Hundred Men In Four Mills Of American Sheet And Tin Plant At Canton, O.. Killed Or Injured When The Nest Of Boilers Explode At Once The Roar Was Heard Three Miles Distant—Ruins Burst Into Flames—Flesh Found On Roofs And In Trees. Canton, Ohio (Special).—With a coar that was heard three miles away, a battery of seven boilers at the plant of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company exploded, killing at least 20 and injuring about 50. Amogc the injured are a half dozen who, it is said, will probably die before morning. Others, physicians say, cannot recover from their injuries. Mere Egg Shell Left. The cause of the explosion is at present unknown. The fireman and engineer who were in the boiler-room are dead. No one else about the plant who survived the accident can give an explanation. One workman says that he heard three distinct explosions in quick succession. They came so close, however, that it was all over in a minute. The force of the concussion was terrific. The big plant is in such a state of ruin as to be practically a total loss. A more eggshell of the building is left. Identification of the men was difficult because many of them were so mutilated that even the most intimate friends of the dead could not recognize the features. Heads were blown from several bodies. Arms and legs were torn from the trunks. Fragments of bodies were blown several squares from the scene, and bits of human flesh have been picked up on porches and roofs of houses and in trees. There were 100 men at labor in the plant at the time of the accident. But a dozen or so escaped some injury. These and others who rushed to the plant as soon as the disaster came the injured from the ruins, which soon took fire, but the fire department extinguished the flames. Blown Through House. Members of the bereaved families rushed frantically to the plant and thence to hospitals and residences near the ruined shores in an effort to find a trace of their loved ones. The body of one man, unknown, was blown through a house, over 700 feet from the plant. The body entered the house from the east side and continued in a straight line through a bedroom and out the other side of the house on Louis Avenue. The torso of another man was found in the garden of a yard about 500 feet west of the scene. Arms, legs and parts of bodies were strewn about the neighborhood. The bodies of seven men, mutilated beyond recognition, were found in the mouth of the mill. "For God's sake hit me on the head and kill me," cried one worker to a man who found him. The injured man had an arm torn off and a great hole in his side. The plant had five mills. All the employees working at mills Nos 1, 2, 3 and 4 were either killed or injured, while the men on mills No. 5, farthest from the boilers, escaped serious injury. Gives Up $100,000 For Love. Los Angeles. Cal. (Special).—Mrs. Edward Sworfiguer, recently Miss Marletta Sworfiguer, left with her husband for St. Helena. Cal., with no property save the clothes she wore, having deeded back state she inherited $150,000 state which she inherited recently. Determined to prove that her cousin, Edward Sworfiguer, was marrying her for love, as a preliminary to the wedding ceremony, she transferred all right in the estate of her mother, who died recently, to her brother, he agreeing not to oppose their marriage further. Fights Bull With Penknife. Huntington, W. Va. (Special).—Word has reached here of a terrible encounter P. V. Thorley, a well-to-do farmer at Greenbottom, had with an enraged bull. The infuriated animal lunged at him while he was separating the cattle for market. The prostrate farmer fought back with a penkife. Four of his ribs were broken and he was otherwise badly injured before his son arrived and drove the animal off with a club. Eight Drowned In Lake. Eight Drowned in Lake, Gilham, Ark. (Special):—Mrs. Wesley Wright and Mrs. Genen Heath and six children were drowned in the Gossatt River at 8 o'clock. They were trying to cross the river in a wagon and in the darkness did not observe that the river was out of its banks. City Of Denver Goes Wet. Denver. Col. (Special). — Partial returns from 44 scattered precincts indicated that Denver went wet and that the extension of the franchise of the Denver Union Water Company for years was defeated in the election. Returns indicate the success of the Democratic candidates for election commissioners, supervisors and aldermen. Full Crushes His Skull. Bristol. Va. (Special). — George Lane. 12 years old, fell from a telephone pole, which he was playfully climbing, here and was killed, his skull being crushed on the curbing. He was a messenger for the East Tennessee Telephone Company. Income Tax Favored. Albany. N. Y. (Special). — The Senate by a vote of 26 to 20, adopted the Davenport resolution placing New York State on record as favoring the income tax amendment to the Federal Constitution. Six Girls and Two Boys Drown While Out For a Frolic. Victims Were Members Of The Graduating And Junior Classes Of The Huntington Mills High School, Near Wilkes - Barre, Pa. — Boys Rocked Boats. Then All Went Overboard—Struggling Students Pull Over Other Boats That Go To Their Assistance. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (Special).—Six girls and two boys, members of the graduating and the junior classes at the Huntington Mills High School, 15 miles from here, were drowned in a mill pond near the school. Four other boys managed to reach shore and save themselves. The drowned were all between 16 and 18 years old, and had been busy during the morning preparing for the graduating exercises. The pupils came to the school from some distance and carried lunch. After this had been eaten at noon, a party of the older ones, six girls and six boys, proposed going for a row on the old mill pond. They embarked in two boats about 1 o'clock. Fifteen minutes afterward eight of them were dead. No one on shore saw the party embarking or witnessed the accident. The mill pond is some distance from the school. The old paper mill there is abandoned, and a fringe of trees shuts off the sight of the water from the road. The pond, though deep, is narrow. There are several boats there. The four survivors, George Dodson, Irianth Weltzel, Jay Koons and Harold Bell, tell a confused story. They and the victims had often been out on the mill pond before. They went down to the water in couples. At the side of the dam they got two small rowboats and three boys and three girls crowded into each. There was much frolicking and laughter as the boats were pushed off side by side. The girls tensed each other and the boys about their companions. There was much splashing of water with the oars, and some of the party used their hands and threw water on the others. The boats drifted to the middle of the pond and were several yards apart. In one boat where the boys and girls were having a very jolly time a boy got up to change his seat. Who it was the survivors do not remember. They have an idea that perhaps two or three of the boys stood up at the same time. The boat rocked some, the girls shrieked and the boys rocked the boat a little more. It dipped some water and the girls, thoroughly alarmed, sprang up. The next instant the boat overturned and all six were in the water with a chorus of screams for help. The other boat, only a few yards away, reached the six struggling in the water with a half dozen strokes of the oars. Those in the boat were apparently as excited as those in the water. Every one seemed to be screaming some direction or shrinking for help. Those in the boat reached out to get their hammer those in the water squeaked the sides of the boat and tried to scramble in. Their gunwives plucked the boat beneath the water or they upset it while trying to climb in. Whatever happened, happened quickly, for the second boat was barely among those struggling in the water before its six inmates were also overboard. TO MAKE 3,000-MILE TEST RUN. Automobile Gun Detachment Going From Cincinnati To Dallas. Chicago (Special).—The automobile gun detachment of the Northwestern Military Academy, at Highland Park, a North Shore suburb, is arranging for a test run of 3,000 miles from Cincinnati to Dallas, Texas, between June 15 and August 1. The detachment is composed of automobiles equipped with automatic rapid-fire guns ready for action. The test will be one of the first of the kind made. Permission to cross the States is now secured. DECORATION DAY PROGRAM. Grafton Preparing For Its Greatest Demonstration. Grafton, W. Va. (Special).—This city is preparing for the greatest observance of Decoration Day, May 30, in its history. Hon. T. L. Jefords, of Harper's Ferry, will be the speaker of the day. A feature will be a big parade, in which the boys of the State Reform School will participate. Horseback 140 Miles On Visit. Wilmington, Del. (Special).—William F. Reynolds, 29 years old, and Henry S. Reynolds, 22 years old, sons of a merchant at 741 Nyrteh Avenue, Brooklyn. N. Y., left here for that place on horseback. They arrived by the same conveyance on Saturday on a visit to relatives. The trip here was made in five days over a circus route in easy stages, 140 miles being covered. They will return by a different route. The young men are noted equestrians. Offered Wooden Leg For Fine. Hammond, Ind. (Special)—Joseph Murphy, a West Hammond man was arrested for drunkenness in Gary and fined $5 and costs by Judge Mayo, in the City Court. Murphy had a woodenleg and unscrewed the leg to offer it to the court in payment of his fine, saying that it was all he had on earth. He then knelt before the court and pleaded for mercy. Judge Mayo told him to screw on his leg, and gave him money to get out of Sentence for Life. Found Gulity Or The Murder Of Col. Thomas H. Swope Because Last Of Two Jurors Holding Out For Acquittal Could Not. Believe Physician Did Not Know Where He Had Bought Poison In Period Of Ten Years. CASE IN A NUTSHELL. Defendant — Dr. B. Clarke Hyde, son of Baptist minister. Charge—Murder of Col. Thomas H. Swope, millionaire philanthropist, his wife's uncle. Other Charges Pending—Murder of Christman Swope; manslaughter of Moses Hunton by excessive bleeding; attempt to poison eight other members of Swope household with tphold germs, cyanide of potassium and pus germs. Alleged Motive — To secure the Swope millions. Present trial started April 11, 1910. Cost of trial, including attorneys and experts: Defense, $67,000; state and Swope estate, $40,000. Facts for the superstitions: First jurors selected April 13; case went to jury Friday, May 13; Dr. Hyde born under natific stars in orbit of Halley's comet, the tail of which is filled with hydroxides gas, the reaction of cyanide of potassium, poison from which alleged victims of Swope family died. KING'S FUNERAL WILL BE BIG SPECTACLE 30,000 Troops Will March In the Procession. CAMPS IN LONDON'S GREAT PARKS. The Floral Display To Be On A Magnificent Scale — Expected That Fully 700,000 People Will Pass Through Westminster Hall To Look Upon The Coffin—Women Of All Classes Wearing Mourning—A Craze For Black And Purple Manifest. London (Special). — Court, military and municipal officials working at high pressure for the past few days have completed the details of arrangements for the king's funeral ceremonies Friday. The preliminary obsequies began Saturday, when the king's body, after his brother—the Duke of Connaught—took his farewell look, was removed from the simple deathroom to the splendid thronerroom of the palace. On Tuesday it was removed with processional pomp to Westminster Hall, where it will lie publicly in state until Friday. Upon the arrival of the body at Westminster Hall a brief religious service was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London. The services were attended by the members of the House of Lords and House of Commons. The hall was not draped, and the ceremonial was of magnificent simplicity. The coffin was rested on a craped catalafaque. The only sign of decoration in the ancient hall was of a purple cloth covering the platform of the catalafaque and the trappings of the bier. 35 CONVICTS DIE IN A FIRE Stockade Of Redfeather Coal Company In Albums The Scene Of A Catastrophe — Fire Was Started By One Of The Prisoners In An Attempt To Escape — All Of The Convicts Were Negroes Leased To Coal Company By The State. Centreville, Ala. (Special). — Thirty-six negro convicts lost their lives when the stockade of the Redfeather Coal Company, at Lucile Mines, Bibb County about 15 miles north of Centerville, was destroyed by a fire set by one of the prisoners in an effort to gain his freedom. Thirty-five of the convicts were burned to death and another fatally shot by guards while trying to es- Sacramento, Cal. (Special).—The Rancho del Paso, former home of the James B. Haggin string of thorough-breds, has been sold by Haggin and the Tevis heirs to a Minneapolis land company headed by George W. Butler. The price paid by the purchasers is said to be between $1,750,000 and $2,000,000. The ranch contains 44,000 acres. And Never Saw A President. Washington, D. C. (Special)—Although Mrs. Eliza Simpson has spent the 65 years of her life in Alexandria, Va., only eight miles from the national capital. She saw her for the first time. President of the United States, Seventeen have been in the White House since she was born. Furthermore, Mrs. Simpson used a telephone until yesterday and had never been to a theatre or circus. She had the novel experience of enjoying both the theatre and circus. Famong Ranch Sold. Kansas City, Mo. (Special)—Dr. B. Clark Hyde, whom a jury found guilty of murdering Col. Thomas H. Swope by poison and sentenced to life imprisonment, owes his conviction to his own testimony on the witness stand, according to a statement made by W. C. Crone, the juror who decided the physician's fate after nearly three days of balloting. Until Saturday night Crone and R. Johnson, a farmer, held out for acquittal against the rest of the jury. Remembering Dr. Hyde's demeanor on the stand, Mr. Crone finally decided the physician's fate by voting for conviction and persuading Johnson to do the same. "Dr. Hyde was his own worst enemy in the trial," said Mr. Crone. "His own testimony convicted him. "When Dr. Hyde said he had bought cyanide for 10 years, and yet could not remember where he bought it, he damned himself as a witness. If he had-not testified as he did I think he would not be in the position he is. "At first I believed Hyde innocent, and until Sunday night I voted to acquit him. Then I recalled his testimony about his cyanide purchases and I decided he was guilty. I told Mr. Johnson I had changed my vote and I talked about my decision. I think my reasoning had an effect on him." George's son has recently sentenced to 18 years in the penitentiary for murdering Bertha Bowler, his sweetheart. The King and Queen, the queen mother and the other royal mourners were grouped about the catafalque during the brief service. Thirty thousand soldiers will be brought from Aldershot and other military camps to line the streets on Friday, when the procession passes. As there is no room to barrack them over night the soldiers will bivouac in the parks and streets. The city will have the appearance of a cold desert and cold rain. Some of the soldiers will sleep in tents in the parks, while the remainder will lie beside their guns in the streets. A Wealth Of Flowers. The flowers alone contributed by organization and individuals will represent many thousands of dollars in value. The most elaborate wreath has been sent from Windsor, consisting of costly white flowers, interwoven with purple, which is the royal mourning color. The wreaths contributed by private individuals, numbering thousands, will be hung on posts in the streets. Fabulous prices are being asked for seats in the stands along the line, $25 being the lowest sum at which it is possible to get a place. The households overlooking Trafalgar Square have sent a procession for again changing the line of march, which cuts off and deprives them of eagerly expected profits. King George being so closely identified with the navy, the naval contingent will take a prominent part in the ceremonies. Bluejackets will draw the gun carriage to Windsor as they did the carriage which bore the body of Victoria, although on that occasion they did so because the horses became restive. The hymns which will be sung at the service at Windsor are all of the Queen mother's choice. They are: "My God My Father, While I Stray," "Now the Laborer's Task Is Oer" and "I Heard a Voice From Heaven." cape. Among those burned is the negro who started the blaze. The fire spread rapidly throughout the structure, which, on account of the extreme dryness of the material, was quickly consumed. It was with much difficulty that the unharmed convicts in the stockade were prevented from eluding the guards. All of the convicts at Lucile Mines are state prisoners, leased to the Redfeather Coal Company for work in the mines. H. W. Perry is president of the company and J. H. Taylor superintendent. The financial loss will reach several thousand dollars. It is reported that all of the convicts at the Lucile camp were negroes. So far as known none of the workmen escaped. Echo Of De Janon Case. Philadelphia. (Special)—The last echo of a sensational escapade was heard here when the grand jury ignored a bill of indictment charging Ferdinand Cohen, the hotel waiter, with kidnapping and running away with Roberta B. De Janon, the 18-year-old heiress. The couple, after being missing a week, were found in Chicago. Physicians Under Arrest Chicago (Special).—Charged with operating a medical "diploma mill," three Chicago physicians were arrested by federal officers. Those arrested are Dr. Alexander Chittick, D. N. O. Bourque and Dr. J. Nelson Barnes. All were released on ball. According to United States Commissioner Mark A. Foote, the physicians are charged with selling diplomas for $40 and operating under the name of the Crescent Medical University and the Chicago Medical University. By Guard. Army Of Soliders. DOWN THE WAYS The Newest Dreadnought of the Navy Is Launched. Daughter Of Late Governor Of Florida Breaks Bottle Of Champagne Upon Bow Of The Big Battleship Vice President Sherman And Secretary Meyer Among Launching Party—Fully 100,000 Persons See Vessel Sent Into East River—A Notable Gathering. New York, (Special)—The largest, fastest and most powerful seafighter in the American Navy and in the world, the monster battleship Florida, was launched at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The Florida is the first naval vessel built at a government yard since the Connecticut was constructed at the Brooklyn Yard some years ago. Thousands of spectators witnessed the launching. Vice-President Sherman was present as the official representative of President Taft. The launching party was one of the largest and most distinguished that ever witnessed a similar event in this country. The State of Florida was represented by a large official party. Secretary Meyer and several of his assistants were on hand to represent the Navy Department. The Navy itself was represented by officers of the battleships Michigan, Connecticut, Nebraska and Rhode Island, all of which are now in port here. The contingent was headed by Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Schroeder, commander-in-chief of the Atlantic Fleet. The workmen of the yard were given a half-holiday that they might witness the launching. Miss Elizabeth Legere Fleming, daughter of the late ex-Governor F. P. Fleming, of Florida, stood on the launching stand, the christening bottle poised for the first move of the ship. Suddenly there was a rending sound, the weakened beam gave way and the giant hull began to move down the ways. At the same moment Naval Constructor William J. Baxter, who supervised the construction of the vessel, gave the signal to the sponsor. Miss Fleming hurled the bottle of sparkling wine at the prow and exclaimed in a clear voice: "I christen the Florida." The Florida is the heaviest warship that has, ever been launched in the United States, weighing 9,000 tons as she glided down the ways, which is 1,000 tons more than the Utah, Her keel was laid down March 9, 1909. She is now 68 per cent. completed, and is expected to be ready for sea before the summer of 1911. She is 520 feet long, 85 feet 3 inches beam and has a mean draught of 27 feet 3 inches. The armor consists of a belt 11 inches thick amidships and more than 8 feet wide. Above this is a second belt 8 feet wide of an average thickness of 9 inches. The lower water line belt is continuous from stem to stern, while the upper belt reaches from the forward to the after turret. A single breadside from the Florida will be almost twice as heavy as that of the entire ship Dewey commanded at Manila Bay. TRAIN BANDITS MERE BOYS. Posse Chases Them Into Desert And Brings Them To Bay. Phoenix, Ariz. (Special).—It was two boys, still in their teens, who held up a passenger train, a mile from here, and who, after a chase across the desert, were captured. The boys gave their names as Ernest Woodson, 18 years old, and Oscar Woodson, 17, and they were raised in Oklahoma City, Okla., and have been in Arizona but a short time. Sheriff Carl Hayden and a posse arrived here with the Maricopa train robbers. Fire At Newspaper Mill. Saratoga, N. Y. (Special) —Fire, which broke out in a pile of 20,000 cords of pulp wood near the mills of the International Paper Company, at Corinth, threatened the $2,000,000 plant. The fire is thought to have been set by sparks from a nassing iocomotive. Before the fire was extinguished 3,500 cords of wood were destroyed, with a loss of about $20,000. WASHINGTON BY TELEGRAPH Kerby, the stenographer, and Assistant Attorney General Lawler testified before the Senate committee investigating the Ballinger charges, and some lively tilts occurred. The Navy Year Book shows that the United States ranks second to Great Britain in the total displacement of its warships. The War Department estimates that it will cost half a million to raise the wreck of the Malme in Havana harbor. The citizens of New Orleans are making a strong bid for the exposition to mark the opening of the Roman Caul. The United States has suggested to Mexico the reference of the Chamizal Zone case to a friendly power. The first annual convention of the American Federation of Arts was begun in Washington. President Taft declared himself in favor of fortifying the Panama Canal. A numerous delegation of Pacific Coast Senators and Representatives in Congress called at the Navy Department and urged Secretary Meyer to build all of the four submarine tended boats, for which bids were recently submitted, upon the Pacific coast. Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, the government chemist, was elected president of the United States Pharmacopoeia Convention for a term of 10 years. Weekly Review of Trade and Market Reports. Bradstreet's says: Trade is quiet as a whole, unfavourable weather, the indefinite crop outlook and uncertainty as to prices of merchandise all tending to retard distributive demand, both at wholesale and retail. Trade reports from the West note a quiet to fair trade at retail, while jobbing business has been largely confined to fill-in orders, and fall trade is reported backward, though, perhaps, equal to a year ago at this date. Except in the lower Mississippi Valley, Southern trade reports are of fair to good trade for the season of the year. Retail trade in the East is only fair, and wholesale trade is disappointing. Among the industries, one of the best circumstanced lines is building, which shows a next to largest monthly expenditure for April, second, indeed, only to May, 1909, and allied lines all show good conditions. In the iron and steel trade, furnace production is still being decreased, and Western reports from the finished lines are of lower quotations being offered. In cotton goods, the raw material has advanced sharply, while distribution has retarded by the uncertainty as to future values, inducing buying only for immediate wants. In other textile lines quiet rules, but it is significant that manufacturers this week have bought more freely of raw wool at concessions than for a long time past. Collections reflect the influence of retarded spring trade in reports of only fair to slow payments. Land speculations in the West has received a check in the higher rates being exacted for loans. Wholesale Markets. New York.—Wheat—Spot firm; No. 2 red, 115c. nominal c. l. f. No. 1 Northern, 1.21% nominal f. o. h. Corn—Spot steady; No. 2, 70c, elevator domestic basis; export No. 2, 68 nominal f. o. b. Oats—Spot steady; mixed, 26@32 lbs, nominal; natural white, 26@32 lbs., 46@48½; clipped white, 34@ @42 lbs. 47@62½. Butter—Steady; receipts, 5,350 packages; creamy, old, 23@25c. Cheese—Firm; receipts, 3,098 boxes; price unchanged. Eggs—Firmer; receipts, 28,820 cases; resh gathered in storage package, selections, 21½@ 22½c; regular packed, extra fires, 21½@ 22½c; fires, 20@21. Poultry—Alive easy, fowls, 18½c; turkeys, 10@14. Dressed quiet; frozen chickens, 17@15; Western fowls, 15@19; do, turkeys, 16@20. Philadelphia—Wheat—Weak and ic. lower; contract grade, May, 111 @113c. Corn—Quiet but firm, May, 64@ 64½c. Oats—Steady; No. 2 white natural. 48½@43c. Butter—Weak and 1c. lower; extra Western creamy, $ 19 \frac{1}{2} c. $ ; do, nearly prints, 31. Eggs — Steady: fair demand Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts, f. c. 22c at mark; do, current receipts in returnable cases, 20% at mark; Western firsts, f. c., 22 at mark; do, current receipts, f. c. 20% at mark; Firm, 1/4c higher; New York full creams, choice, 14% @ 14%; do, fair to good, new, 13% @ 14% Poultry—Live, steady; fowls, 17½ @ 18½ c.; old roosters, 13½ @ 14½ broiling chickens. 22@ 36; ducks, 14@ 15; gates, 12@ 13 Baltimore—Wheat—No. 2 red Western, 108½ c.; No. 2 red, 108½ ; No. 3 red, 104½. The closing was quiet; No. 2 red spot, 108½ bid; July, 1.03½ nominal. Corn—Spot and May, 64½ c. bid; July, 67½ bid. Oats—White—No. 2, as to weight, 49@ 49½ c.; No. 3, as to weight, 47½@ 48½; No. 4 as to weight, 44½@ 45½; Mixed—No. 2, 47 @ 47½ c.; No. 3, 46@ 46½. Hay—We quote, per ton: Timothy—No. 1, $20.50; No. 2, $19.50 @ 20; No. 3, $17@ 18. Clover Mixed—Choice, $19@ 19.50; No. 1, $18.50 @ 19; No. 2, $16.50@ 19. Clover—No. 1, $18@ 19; No. 2, $16.50@ 17.50 Butter — Steady demand for desirable stock. We quote, per lb.; Creamy — Fancy, 28½ @ 29; choice, 27 @ 28; good, 25 @ 26; imitation, 21 @ 23; print, 29 @ 30. Cheese — We quote, jobbing prices, per lb. 15½ @ 16. Eggs — We quote, per dozen; Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby firsts. 20c; Western firsts. 20; West Virginia firsts. 20; Southern firsts. 19. Guinea eggs. 18; Live Poultry — Old hens firmer; other lines unchanged. We quote, per lb.; Chickens — Old hens, heavy; small to medium. 17; old roosters. 10 @ 11; winter, as to size, 25 @ 28; spring, 1¼ lbs. and over 25 @ 33; small, 30 @ 38. Ducks — Large, 13 @ 14c; small, 13; Muscovy and mongrel. 13 @ 14. Live Stock. Chicago — Cattle — Market steady to lower; steers, $3.25@8.70; cows, $4.15@6.75; helfers, $4.25@7.45; bulls, $5@6.75; calves, $3@7.75; stockers and feeders, $4.75@6.75. Sheep — Market strong; sheep, $6.35@7.50; yearlings, $7.50@8; lambs, $7.65@9; spring lambs, $9@11. Kansas City — Cattle — Market steady to 10c; lower; choice export and dressed beef steers $7.30@8.25; fair to good, $6@7.50; Western steers, $5.75@8; stockers and feeders, $4@6.20; Southern steers, $4.50@7.75; Southern cows, $3.45@5.75; native cows, $4@6.75; native heifers, $4.65@7.40; bulls, $4.50@6.25; calves, $3.50@7.75. Hogs -- Market 5 to 10c. lower; top $9.45; bulk of sales. $9.30@ 90; bulk of sales. $9.20@ butchers; $9.30@ 9.40; light 80; $9.20@ plugs. $9.50@ 9. We have for sale a great number of two and three story homes in N. W. Baltimore. You can buy a home today on terms of a small deposit down and payments weekly or monthly, as easy as rent. EPHRAIM MACHT REAL ESTATE AND BANKING Macht Building, FELIX B. PYE, Mulberry St. Near MINERAL DIRECTOR PHONES—C. & P. Mt. Vernon 3603 Md. Courtland Offices. Not connected with any other firm. We offer to anyone who detects any person doing the name of Felix B. Pye, Sr. ROBERT A. ELLIOT More's Leading Underwriter 506 ROGERS AVE. Balming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all of Both Phones. Day or Night. JOHN H. TOADVIN UP-TO-DATE MINERAL DIRECTOR MORS—141 W. HILL STREET, 826 DRUID HILL AVENUE Hacks for all Occasions. Hemsley, Funeral Director and L announce to the generous public that I am still dead, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Thanking the pub- ling for a continuance of the same. Carriage ries and funerals, and special attention given Yours, ALEX, HEMSLEY, 585 Y-Madison. Mt. Vernon 2578 Main Office GEORGE H. HOLLAND., Manager. BOTH PHONES—C. & P. Mt. Veron 3603 Md. Courtland 1926. No branch offices. Not connected 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. FUNERAL DIRECTOR PARLORS— 141 W. HILL STREET, 826 DRUID HILL AVENUE. Hacks for all Occasions. Alex. Hemsley, 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, T. G. MARSHALL PROCERIES & PROVISION Butter, Eggs and Poultry C. & P. Phone, Mt. Vernon 793-R 35 Dolphin St Cor. Division U CAN MAKE MON A PLAN WHEREBY Every Boy in Baltimore ...YOU CAN MAKE MONEY.. WE HAVE A PLAN WHEREBY Can Make Money. Rally supposed that YOUR UNCLE SHOULD BELY PERSON in this country that has MONEY, and possibly he has, so be in a position to show any MILING BOYS not only the way YOU but to make GOOD MONEY at the YOU are a HUSTLER and WANT THE Y and make it fast, all you have got at the Afro-American Office, 307 S. Day morning get a bundle of The Anglers and go out and sell them, and a GIRL can do that. Want you unless you can HUSTLE. Girls need not come around. MAKERS ARE MAKING GOOD MONEY not believe it just ask them. We live hustling fellows working for ourselves, and you can do the same. Girls as boys. It Cost You A Cent To Trav Afro-American Office and let us ex you can make real good money. Best chance in Baltimore. It is generally supposed that YOUR UNCLE SAMUEL is the ONLY PERSON in this country that has the right to MAKE MONEY, and possibly he has, but we assume to be in a position to show any number of HUSTLING BOYS not only the way to MAKE MONEY but to make GOOD MONEY at that Now if you are a HUSTLER and WANT TO MAKE MONEY and make it fast, all you have got to do is to call at the Afro-American Office, 307 St. Paul St., Saturday morning get a bundle of The Afro-American Ledgers and go out and sell them, and any SMART BOY OR GIRL can do that. We do not want you unless you can HUSTLE. Dull boys and girls need not come around. Many of our HUSTLERS ARE MAKING GOOD MONEY, and if you do not believe it just ask them. We have a lot of good live hustling fellows working for us, no, for themselves, and you can do the same. Girls can do as well as boys. Don't Cost You A Cent To Try It. Call at the Afro-American Office and let us explain how you can make real good money. Best chance in Baltimore. 307 ST PAUL STREET St. Paul 2370. FELLI 2 E. Muller FUNE BOTH PHONES- branch offices. card will be offered ROBERT Baltimore 500 bert Embalming specialty. Ruth Both H JOHN UNEX PARLORS H Nex. H ash to announce old stand, 578 and hoping for ngs, parties and night. Yours. P. Phone: 585 Y. GE T. GROCH Butt C. 535 YOU C HAVE A PL Ever generally sue the ONLY P to MAKE M sume to be in HUSTLING MONEY but if you are MONEY and so call at the 11 E. FAYETTE ST. M. PYE, Sr., St. Near Calvert DIRECTOR Vernon 3603 Md. Courtland 1926. Used with any other firm. No Agents. No detects any person doing business under Felix B. Pye, Sr. A. ELLIOTT Funding Undertaker MERS AVE. Attendants, Shipping Funerals a marriages for hire for all occasions. Day or Night. TOADVIN O-DATE..... A. DIRECTOR Y. HILL STREET, CRUID HILL AVENUE. All Occasions. Y., Funeral Director and Embalmer, is public that I am still doing business. ST. Thanking the public for all past of the same. Carriage for hire for special attention given to all orders. MSLEY, St. Vernon 2578 Main Office. DOLLAND., Manager. & PROVISIONS s and Poultry Mt. Vernon 793-R Phin St., Division MAKE MONEY.. REBY in Baltimore At YOUR UNCLE SAMUEL is in this country that has the right and possibly he has, but we ask on to show any number of it only the way to MAKE GOOD MONEY at that MERER and WANT TO MAKE last, all you have got to do is American Office, 307 St. Paul St., a bundle of The Afro-Ameri- and sell them, and any SMART that you can HUSTLE. Dull boys come around. Many of our MAKING GOOD MONEY, and if I ask them. We have a lot fellows working for us, no, for in do the same. Girls can do A Cent To Try It. Office and let us explain how good money. Best Baltimore. NEW FIELD FOR YOUNG EDUCATOR Professor T. R. Parker Accepts Call to College at Monrovia. LOSS TO MORGAN COLLEGE. Well Known Scholar Who Has Held Chair of Mathematics In Famous Baltimore Institution For Nine Years Resigns - Will Direct Educational Work of the M. E. Church in Liberia. The resignation of Professor Theophilus R. Parker, who has been connected with Morgan college, Baltimore, Md., for the past nine years as professor of mathematics, has created a stir in that institution. The distinguished educator has agreed to go to Liberia and has been offered A. B. PROFESSOR T. R. PARKER. a position in the College of West Africa, in Monrovia. This institution is under the management of the Methodist Episcopal church. A better man than Professor Parker for this particular field would be hard to find. He is a young man, full of ambition and eager to be used in the place where he can be of the greatest possible service to the race. Morgan college is proud of him. As a graduate of the school he has rendered valuable services as one of its faculty. After his graduation from Morgan college in 1897 with the degree of bachelor of arts Professor Parker took a postgraduate course at the University of Pennsylvania. He also pursued a special course of study at Columbia university, New York. He has the distinction of being the only Afro-American member of the Association of Mathematical Teachers for the middle Atlantic states. It is the consensus of opinion by those who know him best that Professor Parker will make an ideal principal for the direction of the educational work in his new field of labor in West Africa. It is fortunate, indeed, for the school to have a man at its head who embodies all the elements of the trained teacher of experience such as are found in Professor Parker. Morgan college will lose one of its ablest instructors. Professor Parker will be ably assisted in the work by his estimable wife, Mrs. E. Bernice Parker, who is an accomplished matron. They will sail for England on May 29, where they [Image of a man wearing a large hat and a dark coat with a white shirt underneath.] MRS. E. BERNICE PARKER. will spend a mouth visiting London and other important cities before continuing their journey. The work of the Methodist Episcopal church in Africa is receiving much attention just now. The continent is teeming with inhabitants, and the west coast is considered the key to the situation. With the large colony of American Negroes of education and high ideals in Monrovia, it is hoped that a great educational and industrial revival will sweep the west coast. United States Minister Lyon will no doubt hall the coming of Professor and Mrs. Parker with delight. Special Honor For Pittsburgh Guards Captain John Parham of the Pittsburg guards is drilling his men twice a week in preparation for their part in the grand Memorial day parade, May 30. The guards will be the special escort of Grand Army post No. 206. Under the instruction of Captain Parham the company has attained to a high degree of efficiency. The men will present a beautiful spectacle in the line of march in their bright uniforms. VAN DORN WINS HIS CASE. Court Gives Aged Afro-American Clear Title to His Property. Justice Aspinall of the Queens county supreme court, New York, has decided that Primus Van Dorn, an aged Afro-American, is entitled to his home, which he has owned for forty-four years in Jamaica, N. Y. The land in question consists of four and a quarter acres and is valued at $15,000. Mr. Van Dorn paid $50 for it in 1860. He is now in the eighty-eighth year of his age. He is the son of a slave who was set free by his master in New Jersey and who afterward moved out on Long Island. The family settled in the Springfield section, which was then almost in the heart of a wilderness, midway between Jamaica and Far Rockaway. The family continued to reside on the place, and in 1856 young Van Dorn, then of age, married and purchased a plot from John Conselyan. The deed conveyed one and a quarter acres, more or less. The boundary was a little stream which has since dried up. As the years went by and the small water barrier was removed Van Dorn, who was engaging in farming pursuits, was a little careless of the amount of land he cultivated. No one told him to stop, and he worked a section containing nearly five acres. He testified that he has held adverse possession ever since, and in this he was corroborated by others. No one paid attention to him, because the land was not considered worth while bothering about. Recently, however, all the section around has been developed, and the value of the land rose. Then some of the heirs of the former John Conselyea decided to evict Mr. Van Dorn and gain possession of the land; but, having held it so long, he fought back. In the case that, was submitted to the court all the facts were agreed upon, and it left but a question of law for the court to decide to whom the property belonged. ODD FELLOWS' ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE. Brooklyn Lodges of Time Honored Secret Order With Households and Juveniles Turn Out En Masse. The most highly interesting event in secret society circles in Brooklyn was the recent observance of the sixty-seventh annual thanksgiving service of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. The exercises were held in the Fleet Street Memorial A. M. E. Zion church, of which the Rev. Dr. A. A. Crooke is pastor. The lodges represented were: Alpha, No. 1381; Morning Star, No. 1470; Mount Zion, No. 1670; Cherubim, No. 16871, and Alvin, No. 7888. Households present were: Victoria, Olga, Mara and Queen Esther. The children were seated with the past grand masters' council, parliarchs and other high officials. The scene was a beautiful one to look upon as lodge after lodge marched into the auditorium of the church in full regalia. The sermon was delivered by Dr. A. A. Crooke, whose subject was "The Significance of Thanksgiving." The discourse stirred the members to a degree of approval seldom witnessed on such occasions. It was forceful, logical and full of good advice. District Grand Secretary Charles Summer Lewis, Mrs. B. B. E. De Toscano, worthy recorder: Mrs. Sarah Williams and Grand Master David Brown each made brief addresses, in which they told of the work and progress of the order during the year. At the meeting of the state grand lodge in Rochester last year it was decided to start a fund for the purpose of erecting at some central point in the state of New York a home for the aged members of the order; therefore the collection taken at this service was set aside for that specific purpose. Dinner For Y. M. C. A. Managers. Plans are being perfected for the first annual dinner of the committee of management of the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association, Brooklyn. The dinner will be held at the branch, 405 Carlton avenue, on Wednesday evening, June 15. It will be an invitational affair. The object of the gathering, aside from its social features, is to lay before the citizens of Brooklyn the necessity of the work from a business standpoint. Stop Useless Extravagances. The craze for automobile and taxi-cab riding, fine clothing and a host of other useless extravagances is keeping the colored man back, says the Portland (Ore.) Advocate. Why not imitate the foregner who before he learns to speak the English language launches out in some kind of business—bootblack stand, pushheart, fruit stand or something equally humble—and in a few years becomes independently rich and in this manner helps to make a place in the world of affairs for their people. Cuban • Negroes Seek Legal Redress. The Negro situation in Cuba has recently assumed some very important phases. A large number of Negroes who were arrested some time ago have refused to be released on ball, claiming the right of free speech. General Freyse Andrade, secretary to former President Palma, has offered to defend the prisoners in their claim to be heard, and the situation now looks dark for the administration forces FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR. IT USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY, BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25* AND 50* BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. 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We congratulate Dr. Harvey Johnson on being presented with a handsome gold headed umbrella by his lawyer friends and admirers. Dr. Johnson deserves well at the hands of the whole community as well as from the lawyers. From our Washington friends must show to the World's Sunday School Convention, with delegates from every section of the Christian world, just how much prejudice they can carry and how little of the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ they have in their hearts. "He that saith he loves God whom he has not seen, and hateth his brother whom he hath seen is a liar and the truth is not in him."—Bible. WHEN WILL THESE CONDITIONS BE CHANGED? It seems to us that it is about mine that those hell holes of the South, the Stockades, were about abolished. The system of farming out convicts is but another name or slavery, and that of the vilest port. The burning of a stockade recently in one of the Southern States resulted in the loss of life of a number of convicts. While the fire was at its height the guards drove the Nero convicts back into almost certain death with their shot guns. The man was shot while trying to escape from the fire and a number were burned to death. One white convict was allowed to escape. There will be a terrible retribution some day, and the South which permit these awful cutrages will pay tear for it, while the North which looks on and says it is none of our business will also share in the retribution which is sure to follow. When will the conscience of the American people wake up? IT IS UP TO US. "The venerable Moorfield Story of Massachusetts, in an address at the Second Annual Conference of the National Negro Committee, which met in New York, last week said among other things: 'The Negro will be no longer disfranchised when he himself will not permit the degradation.'" There were many good things laid at this meeting, but the keyote to the whole business was truck when Mr. Story made the bove remarks. There was a time in the history of the Negro in this country when he could have afforded some measure, to sit down wait for his stronger white Dier to do things for him. That has passed, and it the Negro is Shake any progress, along any in this country he must do self. He must learn once for all that he must take up and bear his own burdens. And in proportion as he shall attempt to take up and bear his burdens, he will receive help from sources that are now lying dormant, and dormant simply because the Negro has not thought well of the idea of helping himself. No one cares to bother with a whining, helpless individual, much less a whole race of whiners, and so if we are to expect help we will get it only in proportion as we shall endeavor to help ourselves. "If WE would be free, WE must strike the blow that will make for our liberties. We are entitled to them and we ought to have them, but as long as any individual or any set of people can keep us from getting and having them we will not get them. Therefore it is our indispensable duty to endeavor to gain them ourselves. Whenever we call upon our people to get up and do something for their rights the first thing we he is that we cannot do it because the white people are in the large majority and will not allow us to do this or that. When once we have undertaken the fight on our own behalf we will find that we have friend and many more than we think. A certain prophet was once lamenting that all those who at one time worshiped as he did were either dead or had gone over to the enemy; when as a matter of fact instead of his being a lone worshiper, there were thousands of others. Not a few mind you but thousands. And it will be with the Negro, when he shall have made up his mind that he is going to make one grand struggle for his freedom, it will than be found that he has friends and that not a few, but by the thousands. We are in hearty sympathy with the National Negro Committee, and highly commend its work, and regret exceedingly that it is not possible for us to lay before our readers all the good things that was said at that meeting and some of the things that was done. More and more as the days go by do we see the necessity of a strong viril Negro press. These little weeklies, while they are doing much good, cannot possibly do all that should be done to help a struggling race. And yet, if the people themselves would only give the proper support, much more could be done than is being done. However, we are able to spread before our readers an excerpt of what was done, and hope to see that day when we will be able to spread news of this kind in full so that our peomay see just what is going on in their behalf. In the meantime let us take up the work, and those of our leaders take hold with more vim and energy, and do not let us lag in the battle. The future is before us and we will make it what it will be either good or bad. WANT RECEIVER. Local Stockholders Of Metropolitan Company Go Into Court- A number of local stockholders of the Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Company, of New York, through Attorney Robert G. I. Brown, filed a petition asking for a receiver in the United States Court a few day ago. The petitioners claim that the company is fradulently managed, that the assets are being squandered and that the concern is insolvent. Judge Rose signed an order giving the corporation ten da.s in which to file an answer. The company has a branch and a department store in this city at 1637 Pennsylvania avenue. Mr. John H. Atkins, president of the concern, arrived in the city from New York Wednesday, and has been consulting the managers of the local concern and a number of the stockholders. It is said that the company has floated upwards of $25,000 of its stock here, and it has not been paying any dividends. In fact, a number of the stockholders have for sometime been willing to sell their holdings at a discount. Other troubles have overtaken the company in the past, among them being the failure of its bank in Savaunah, Ga. Some months ago a mechanics' lien was issued against the six-story headquarters of the cobcein at 5th avenue and 46th street, New York City. Neighborhood Club to Hold a Mass Meeting The Neighborhood of North-west Baltimore have completed arrangements for the monster mass meeting which will be held under their auspices on next Friday evening, May 27th, at Ames Memorial M.E. Church. A number of addresses will be delivered and a delightsome musical program will be rendered. There will be no admission charged and as invitations have been sent to the various charity organizations of the city, it is expected that a large audience will be present. NEGRO WOMANHOOD. FRANCIS ELLEN WATKINS HARPER, EDITOR AFRO-AMERICAN: The richest asset of the race is in it womanhood. This is not only now, but it has always been so, and yet Negro womanhood has suffered most from the effects of slavery. There were two distinct groups of Negro women under the old regime, those who lived in the "big house," and those who lived in the "quarters." That the Negro has the faculty of receptivity is evidenced from both sides. When we recall the fact that the large majority of colored women were those who lived in the "quarters," the great handicap to the race in building up family life, since Emancipation, is at once evident. This section of our womanhood had to take in from their surroundings, which were course, vulgar and unrefined, and in which involved both elimination and a "reformation." Upon the other hand, the women who lived in the "big house" were moulded by surroundings radically different from their sisters Who were not so highly favored. They easily drank in the ideas, and absorbed the principles of virtue, culture and refinement by which they were surrounded. They propagated and transmitted what they received to their offspring. Hence, that superior and robust class of Negro women, in ante-bellum days, whose praise the most eminent of the Southern white people unceasingly heared abroad. Among this class of Negro women, is one of who all Marylanders may justly feel proud. True, she was "free born," but her mother died when she was but an infant, and most of her early rearing was had as a servant in the families of the "best white people." Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is one of the most celebrated women the Negro race has ever produced. Upon becoming of age she moved to, the "Free States," where she was benefitted by increased educational facilities, and became one of the noted figures in the "Abolition" movement. After the close of the Civil War, she toured the South lecturing among the "Freedmen." One or two quotations from her writings of that period, will reveal the strength and character, and the elevated ideas which permeated the heart and intellect of this Grand Old Woman or Maryland. They ought to inspire Negro women in these days, to be valiant and brave, in the leadership of their race, as was this worthy woman, of almost a half a century ago. As early as 1867, she wrote of the Southern people; "Kinder, more hospitable, warmer hearted people perhaps you will not find anywhere. . . . The South is to be a great theatre for the colored man's development and progress. There is brain power here. If any doubt it, let him come into our schools, or even converse with some of our Freedmen, either in their homes or by the wayside." When some one had expressed to her the fear of her being bought by the "rebels," she wrote: "Now in reference to being bought by rebels and becoming a Johnsonite, I hold that between the white people and the colored there is a community of interest, and the sooner they find it out, the better it will be for both parties; but that community of interests does not consist in increasing the privileges of one class and curtailing the rights of the other, but in getting every citizen interested in the welfare, progress and durability of the State. I do not in lecturing cousin myself to the political side of the question. While I am in favor of universal suffrage, yet I know we need to know the value of a home life; to rightly appreciate and value the marriage relation; to know how and to be incited to leave behind him the old shards and shells of slavery and to rise in the scale of character, wealth and influence. Like Nautilus outgrowing his home to build for himself more "stately temples" of social condition. A man landless, ignorant and poor may use the vote against his interests; but with intelligence and land he holds in his hand the basis of power and elements of strength." Her sincere devotion to her race is well illustrated in the following: "After all whether they encourage or discourage me, I belong to this race, and when it is down I belong to a down race; when it is up I belong to a risen race." The refuge and source of strength, of this great woman, may easily be inferred from the following: "What matters it when I am in my grave whether I have been rich or poor, loved or hated, despised or respected, if Christ will only own me to His Father, and I be permitted a LAWYERSHONOR-SPONSOR Rev. Dr. Johnson Is Remembered For His Labors In Having The Bar Opened To Colored Men-Is Presented Silk Umbrella Dr. Johnson's Response Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, who initiated and led the fight which resulted in the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City handing down a decision in March, 1885, giving to colored lawyers the right to practice law in this city and State, was surprised by a visit from a number of members of the local bar Wednesday afternoon. City Councilman Harry S. Cummings was the spokesman, and in a brief speech praised Dr. Johnson for his almost unaided labors in getting the barrier against colored lawyers removed. "Twenty-five ago," said Mr. Cummings, "the laws of the State of Maryland prohibited the admission of a colored man to the legal profession. No matter how he may have been, the young, aspiring colored man was debarred from the labors, rewards and emoluments which the profession of the law holds out to those who are permitted to enter its ranks. At this crucial period colored lawyers were needed, and needed badly. It was the moment of all moments when the doors should be thrown wide open to those who by training and inclination, were willing to stand the required test for admission to the bar. On the part of those who are the beneficiaries of your unselfish labors, I take pleasure in presenting you this shield from the rain and storms (a handsome silk umbrella) as a slight token of our appreciation for your work in blazing the path for us." Mr. W. C. McCard read resolutions expressing the great appreciation of members of the local bar in having the way opened for them to practice their chosen professions. Dr. Johnson in replying to the tributes told the lawyers that in the early Eighties he suggested the idea of making a contest for the admission of colored men to the ban to Revs. W. M. Alexander, F. R. Williams, A. Brown, P. H. A. Braxton and J. C. Allen, the last two of whom are now dead. He told them that there would be no expense entailed upon them, except what they voluntarily assumed. They told him, said Dr. Johnson to go ahead, and he secured Attorney Alexander Hobbs to fight the case. The name of Charles S. Wilson, a teacher at Sunny Side, Md., and a graduate of the law school of Boston University, was used, and a favorable decision at last gotten from the Supreme Bench, a decision which was directly the reverse of one which had been previously handed down by the Court of Appeals. "It gives me a distinct pleasure," said Dr. Johnson, "to see our own men practicing law in this State, and I must say that I have never employed a white lawyer since we have had our own. I will keep this umbrella as a keepsake of your regard, and value it more highly than if it had been a gift of great intrinsic value." Dr. Johnson concluded by saying that the Brotherhood of Liberty had nothing to do with the fight for the removal of the barrier, after which a photograph of the lawyers, with Dr. Johnson in the center of the group, was taken. Among thyse present were Messrs. H. S, Cummings, W. T. McQuinn, John L. Dozier, W. Ashbie Hawkins, W. Ashbie Hawkins, W. C. McCard, C. C. Fitzgerald, G. W. F. McMechen, R. G. I. Brown, Wm. H. Daniels, G. L. Pendleton, H. Rufus White, Ephraim Jackson, J. Wesley Parker, H. M. Burkett and U. G. Tyler. ENTERTAINED Mrs. Ionia Randalls of 1919 Division street, entertained a few friends at her residence last week in honor of her sister, Mrs. Bettie Brown, of Newport, R. I., who has been spending the winter here. A very pleasant evening was spent in music and song. Mrs. Brown left the city for her home, much pleased with her stay in the city. place in one of the mausions of rest. This noted Maryland woman is but one of many such massive character, among the black women of the South, whose virtue and strong intellectual faculties, energized greatly in laying solid foundations upon which the race has so successfully built. Let us ever keep before the race such worthy characters to inspire our aspiring sons and daughters. DR. RENDALL HONORED. Preaches To And Is Entertained By Lincoln University Graduates Meets Attorney General Straus Who Says He Is Not Hostile To The Negro. Rev. Dr. Isaac N. Rendall, the venerable president emeritus of Lincoln University, was the guest of honor at a dinner given by graduates of the school Monday afternoon. The banquet was given at the home of Dr. W. T. Carr, 513 Mosher steet. The college spirit again took possession of the diners and "Pap" Rendall, as the venerable president is affectionately called, looked supremely happy to be once more with the "boys," After the dinner a number of those present spoke of their careers in and out of college, and wished Dr. Randall a continuance of the physical vigor and mental alertness that he is now enjoying at the age of 85 years. Dr. Rendall made the concluding speech. He told his former pupils that God had untold blessings in store for the race and that there was no real race question, people only acting in consonance at variance with the principles of Christianity. "Trust God," he said, "and you will prosper abundantly." Dr. Randall preached at the Men's Day services at Grace Presbyterian Church, Sunday morning, and at night he delivered a sermon to graduates of Lincoln University. While at Union Station Monday evening waiting to take a train for Philadelphia, he was introduced to Mr. Isaac Lobe Straus, Attorney General of Maryland. "Mr. Straus allow me to introduce you to Dr. I. N. Rendall, a gentlemen who has spent nearly 50 years laboring for the advancement of our people," said Mr. Hugh M. Burkett. "Dr. Rendall," added Mr. Burkett. "while you have been laboring for us Mr. Straus has been working against us. He is the author of a bill intended to disfranchise us." "Oh no!" returned Mr. Straus to Mr. Burkett. "I have not been working against your people; I only believe that the illiterate colored people should be disfranchised for always voting one way." Dr. Rendall and Mr. Straus then enjoyed a delightful little chat. Among those present at the dinner were Revs. L. Z. Johnson, W. E. Williams, G. R. Waller, P. C. Neal, James C. Waters, C. G. Gummings, D. G. Hill and J. W. Hill, Dr. F. N. Cardoza, E. J. Wheatley, W. T. Carr, C. H. Fowler and E. V. Fitzgerald, Messrs. W. T. McGuinn, A. B. Denny, George W. Anderson, Joseph Garner, H. M. Burkett and City Councilman Harry S. Cummings. Gearing's Orchestra furnished the music. DR. FERRIS ON DOUGLAS Believes Frederick Douglas Was One of The Greatest Statesmen America Has Produced. That Frederick Douglas was one of the greatest statesmen America ever produced was the opium ventured by Rev Dr. Lincoln A. Ferris, a prominent white minister of Birmingham, N. Y., in a lecture on "Frederick Douglas, the Bronze Knight" at Metropolitan M. E. church, on Thursday evening of last week. Dr Ferris spoke of a slave boy in Talbot Co., Md., of his coming to Baltimore and having his zeal for freedom quickened by learning to read, and of his return to Talbot county to work under a cruel overseer. He pictured the escape of Douglas from slavery to the North and his rising to be one of the leading anti-slavery orators, citing incidents to show that his vision ahead was more accurate than that of even Henry Ward Beecher, Wendell Phillips and Garrison. Bismark said, Dr. Ferris declared, said that America had produced one Gladstone — Frederick Douglass — while Gladstone had declared Mr. Douglas to be the Bismark of America. Dr. Ferris said that Mr. Douglas had been one of Lincoln's most trusted advisers. He told how Douglas had been refused admittance by a White House doorkeeper at the reception. incident to Mr. Lincoln's second inauguration, and how when the War Pesident heard of it, that orders were given to usher Mr. Douglas right away into his presence. Dr. Ferris, in concluding, vividly told how the great Emancipator and world-famed pleader for the enslaved members of his race, stood with hands clasped, talking of the success of the fight against slavery. ATHLETIC NOTES. Notes for this column addressed to Mr. Beckett, care of this office, will receive careful attention.—Ed. "Early to bed, early to rise, Makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." This is an old adage worthy of consideration in this present day. Some seem to think the old adage should read: "Go to bed when you feel like it, get up when you please; You'll die anyhow of some Latin disease." Such will cause a weakened and poverty striken race, if such is adhered to in this day and generation. The "dual meet" between the Dunbar Athletic Association and the Colored High School last Friday, May 13th, was a success. A large crowd witnessed the competition and attested approval of the efforts put forth by the contestants. This was a trial meet to test the ability and quality of the men to enter the I. S. A. A. Track and Field sports in Washiugton on May 30th. The occasion was the first of its kind in the city. It is hoped several such events will be given so as to afford an opportunity for a larger number of our boys. The results of the meet were in points 24 to 23 in favor of the High School. The field events were not counted in this score. 100- yard dash. Finals — First, Peck D. A. A.; second, Gibson, C. H. S.; third, Wade, C. H. S; 220-yard dash. Finals—First, Mason, C. H. S.; second, Jones, D. A. A.; third, Watts, D. A. A. 440-yard race. First, Bantum, D. A. A.; second, Johnson, D. A. A.; third, Parker, C. H. S. 880-yard race. First, Wilson, D. A. A.; second, Bolev, C. H. S.; third, Webb. One mile race. First, Cromwell, C. H. S.; second, Briscoe, C. H. S.; third, Murray, C. H. S. The officials of the meet were Messrs. Callis, Thomas, Cook, Bishop, Watts and Beckett. Nothing strange or wonderful happened in the Howard meet, last Saturday. The entries were few and the spirit of the occasion slow. Another year may bring better results. Interest yourself in some out-door sport for the summer. It will do you good, make life easier and greater will be your enjoyment.' Have you seen the trophies at Pope's Drug Store. Go and see them, those are the things the D. A. A., and C. H. S. are in training to win. Get some games for your baseball teams and let the boys play a hard, clean game. Football rules have been changed and it remains to be seen if they meet the approbation of the people anxious for its revision. Soul religion with no body religion is of no avail. Personal pural purity and chastity, as well as cleanliness, are necessary requisites to Godliness. Regularity in all your habits is required by nature. The Catonsville Western Stars will play the Morgan College nine at Catonsville Tuesday, May 24:h, at 3 o'clock. EDITOR PERRY IN TOWN. Mr. Chris J. Perry, publisher of the Philadelphia Tribune, was infi the city last Sunday, the guest of City Councilman Harry S. Cum-Cummings. The local alumni association of Lincoln University banquetted the Rev. Dr. I. N. Rendall, president honore, of that institution at the residence of Dr. T. Carr. Twenty graduates were present. C. M. E. CONFERENCE ELECTS TWO NEW BISHOPS TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS CONTRIBUTED BY WHITES FOR COL- ORED GIRLS'EDU- Twenty Thousand Contributed For General Education And Fifteen Thousand For Church Extension—Disappointmenss In The Race For Bishops—Some of Those Slated Left At The Post Southern White Church Will Cooperate With Colored Brethren In Religious Work. (Staff Correspondence.) Augusta, Ga., May 16.—The General Conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church which is in session at this place elected two bishops, all the general officers, and transacted a large amount of business of interest to the church at large. One noticeable feature of the work was the very close relations now existing between this body of Negro Methodism and the Methodist Episcopal church, South. This was particularly brought out in the fraternal address of Dr. Walter R. Lambuth, senior Secretary of Missions, who besides uttering noble sentiments of a common brotherhood, expressed the determination of the Southern white church to cooperate with the Colored Methodist Episcopal church in its foreign mission work in Africa. Besides through the efforts of Prof. John W. Gilbert, who is an assistant to Secretary of Education Dr John D. Hammood, and Commissioner of Education for the Colored Methodist Episcopal church, the white church in the last four years has contributed $23,000 which will be used in erecting a new building for girls at Paine College in this city. Nor is this the only evidence of good will expressed in a tangible way by the Southern Methodist church towards its Negro brethren. $20,000 annually has been appropriated for education, the same being distributed among the various schools in the south under C. M. E. auspices, and an appropriation of $15,000 during the quadrennium tor church extension work. A plan is now on the calendar for separating the financial department from the building interest, thus making another general officer need-sary. The most interesting feature of course was the election of the bishops and general officers. Contrary to all pre-conference expectations Dr. R. T. Brown, recently editor of the Christian Index, did not win out in the race for the episcopacy, having been beaten by a combination formed by Dr. M. F. Jamison, of Texas, and Dr. G. W. Stewart, of Selma, Ala. Only one ballot was necessary to determine the election of bishops. Dr. M. F. Jamison received 130; Dr. G. W. Stewart, 126; Dr. R. T. Brown 100. Necessary to a choice 121. Bishops Jamison and Stewart were consecrated Sunday, May 15th, by Bishop Charles H. Phillips, of Nashville, preaching the ordination sermon. The newly consecrated bishops have been ministers of the gospel for a long time. Bishop Jamison, living at present at L-igh, Texas; was born in Rome Ga., in 1850, and received his education mainly by his own exertions. He has been in the church since 1868 and has been preaching nearly forty years all of the time in Texas. He was Church Extension Secretary four years, and his elevat on is the result of his long service. Bishop G. W. Stewart, while ten years the junior of Bishop Jamisou, has done equally valuable work for the church and has been in the ministry nearly thirty years. He has served seven years as secretary of the Epworth League and has placed the department on a self-supporting basis. He was born in Auburn county, Va., and is a graduate of Walden University, Nashville. He was the leader of the Alabama conference delegation and has been a presiding elder in the state of Alabama ten years. Dr. A. J. Cobb, from Barnesville, Ga., was elected edi or of the Christian Index; Rev. E. W. Mosely, from Jackson, Tenn., was elected Church Extension Secretary. The opposing candidates for secretary of missions were Dr. W. B. West the former secretary and Dr. V. Washington of Birmingham. The first bullet was without results, but the second determined the election of Dr. Washington. Dr. A. R. Calhoun from Arkansas, was elected Epworth League secretary. The election of bishops and the above general officers occurred Saturday, May 14th, but the Book Agent will probably be elected ere this goes to press. If the financial department is created the financial secretary will also be elected later in the week. It is thought that the revision of the Discipline and the transaction of such other matters, such as boundaries will consume three days' time, and that the conference will adjourn Thursday night. Bishop John M. Walden of the Methodist Episcopal church will deliver the fraternal address from that church Thursday night. DELIGHTED WITH THEIR PASTOR (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., May 16—The new pas [Picture of a man in a dark suit with a white shirt and a black tie, sitting in a chair with a decorative backrest. The man's face is pale, and he has a mustache.] REV. G. W. SAYLES. tor, Rev. S. H. Cooper, and family, have arrived and he has begun his work under favorable anspices. Rev. P. J. Jordan, P.E.; held his first quarterly conference Friday night, after which a reception was given in honor of the pastor and the presiding elder The church was crowded at both morning and night services, the presiding elder preaching in the morning and the pastor at night. MEMORIAL TABLET TO THE MEMORY OF HARRIET GILES (Continued from Page 1.) Georgia have decided to contribute $5,000 to the erection of the new building. Exercises were held in the college chapel. President Hope presided-d, and the opening prayer was made by Rev. Dr. Oliver. Mr. Hope told what the college was strugling to do for the race. He said that the building and heating plant would cost $40,000 and already $5,000 had been secured with the understanding that the Negro Baptists of Georgia would raise $5,000, and he intended to keep after them unil every cent had been pain. Hon. B. F. Abbaut, chairman of the trustee board was the first speaker. He said that he was delighted to be pre-ent and note the progress made by the colored people. He had watch the progress of the college, and could recall when there was only one teacher. Other addresses were made by A. M. Jones, M. D. Rev. Dr. W. J. White, editor of the Georgia Bap-t-t; P. Jama a B yant, representing the State B. Y. P. U. Profs. H. Archer: A. D. Williams, D. D. Crasst and Dr. Goo Sayles. Following the addresses the corner stone of the new building was laid. Wednesday was commencement day, one which will long be remembered. The orations and e-says were of a high order. The exercises were held in the chapel of Speiman Seminary. Degrees were conferred and after a hearty hand-shaking, and a general good bye. the two schools closed until next fall. THE WORLD IS FULL OF DECEIT AND HYPOCRISY (Continued from Page 1) I met many men at the convention, and there are not many women here. For some reason, women who have no business do not attend this convention. To my mind this is one of the greatest organizations in this country. Have you ever been to Suffolk? If not it would pay you to come down here and meet some of the people. I had the pleasure of meeting many of the prominent people here. William Colton has a place in the public market. He has just erected a handsome two-story brick residence. He has two or three boys and a fine wife. His sister-in-law, Miss R.Amna White from Philadelphia, is visiting there. She is a refurb and cultured young young woman. R. B. Elliott and W. Croker, undertakers, and then they have automobiles here meeting the trains. I she'd ride in one of them things, and they only charged fifteen cents for the ride. They were kept busy all the time. I could mention some other people round and about here; W. T. Fuller, the druggist.Miss Mary E. Reid, who has been North working, and has returned home and erected a two story dwelling house for herself. Some one will come along soon and claim her hand. While in Suffolk I was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. Haywood Push, and they have a lovely home. He is a cook by profession, and then the Lord blessed him with a good wife. It seems that everybody in town is acquainted with Mrs. Kate Pugh. She is a member of the choir of the First Baptist church, and I am told she is a fine singer. I wish I had time to tell you more, but then I will have to bring these remarks to a close. All those who desire to contribute to my going to Scotland, England and France, may send it to the Af o-American office. 307 St. Paul street, Baltimore, Md., and an acknowledgement will be made. The Baptist State Convention presented me with $10. NOTICE! The annual union sermon of Forest Grove Pt., No. 815, U. O. of True Reformers, will be preached on Sunday, May 29th, at 2 o'clock P.M. At St. Marks M. E. Church. All sister Fountains and R. B. N. are requested to be present and take part with us. Z. C. Queen, W. M. In sai but loving remembrance of Thomas Johnson, who departed this life one year ago to-day May 19th 1909, at 1149 York Road, Waverly. Gone but not forgotten Never will he be, For as long as life and memory last, I will remember thee. 'Tis hard to break the tender cord When love has bound the heart Tis hard so hard to speak the words Must we forever part? Why should we wish him back, When he suffered so much pain? He sings in the angel's choir. And with Christ has gone to reign Time cannot fill our wounded hearts Nor fill the vacant chair. We miss his smiling face all the time We miss him everywhere. Thor art gone to the grave But we will not deplore the, Since Jesus hath called thee, Thy guardian, thy gnide. He gave thee, He took thee, And He will restore thee; For death has no sting, Since the Saviour has died. By a devoted friend. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear brother, Thomas Gaskins, who died two years ago, May 19th, 1908. Friends may think we will soon forget thee, And our wounded hearts be healed But they little know the sorrow That within our hearts concealed By his sister-in-law Emma Braxton In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Mary Alice Hill who departed this life, May 7th 1910. Her suffering days are over, Her pain and misery ceased God called her to his heavenly home With him to reign in peace Oh mother, dear mother, How can we live without thy presence here How shall I pass the dreary days In all the coming years. Gone but not forgotten By her loving daughter, ALICE HILL, 1200 Druid Hill avenue In remembrance of my beloved husband, George W. Fitzhugh, who departed this life, May 16th 1901. Sleep on beloved, sleep on and take thy rest We loved thee long, but Jesus loved her Rev. Williams, of Morgan College Will Address The C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. On Sunday, May 22nd, at 5 P. M. Special music will be rendered All women cordially invited Miss E. Mitchell, Chair. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sect. League. The closing services of Allen Christian Endeavor League of the Allen A. M. E. Church will take place on Sunday May 22nd at 8 P. M., in the Auditorium of the church. There will be afternoon service. A silver offering is expected from all who enter. Miss Bertha Nixon, Salutory address; The Allen League Quartette Address by Prof. Mason Hawkins of the Colored High School; Solo Mrs. Augusta Smith; Mrs. Mamie Lawrence, valedictory address; Closing remarks by the president, Mr. Wm. Butler. Special Music furnished for the occasion. Mr. George T. Brent, Master of ceremonies. William Putler, Pres. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor The Knights Of Pythias Band Under the direction of Mr. John Maxnield will render some of their best selections at a Prize Entertainment under the auspices of the A. C. E. League of Allen A. M. E. Church, Friday May 27th 1910 Admission to an, 12 Cent Refreshments. At Moderate Prices The following prizes will be offered to the contestants. Anyone selling 25 tickets will receive 1/2 doz. cups and saucers or a fountain pen. Anyone selling 50 tickets will receive a good quality dress suit case Anyone selling 75-tickets will receive a silk umbrella. A Moorh Son of Thunder. Rev. W. H. Dean, of Lvnchburg, Va., will preach Sunday, May 22nd at Asbury M. E. Church. Subject: "The Hand Writing on the Wall." Come hear this eloquent and gery praeacher. Holy City Oratorio-By Gail Will be rendered by the Choir of Grace Presbyterian Church, Sunday May 22nd at S P. M. under the direction of Miss Constantia B. Brown, the directress. St. Paul M. E. Church Saratoga St.near Carrolton Ave. Rev. S. H. Norwood, pastor. Sunday May 22nd at S P. M. The Trustee's Auxiliary, will have their Annual Sermon pieached to them by the pastor. The Ushers of all the sister churches are cordially invited to turn out with them. The Ladies are for POINDEXTER POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. MRS. ROBERTA CREDITT 1371 N. Carey Street SCALP SPECIALIST & MASSEAU Indifferent and slow growing hair, scalp diseases and premature gray given special attention. All kinds of hair sold and made up. Dyeing and Bleaching. Only purest cosmetics used. Is your skin bad? See me. A reduction for a course of treatments. Customers treated by appointment. Hours: 10 A. M- to 5 P. M. This Ad and 25c. secures one treatment from May 16th to 20th. Mrs. Pauline Wharton 2135 Druid Hill Avenue Instructor Upon The Piano Latest Methods The Patronage Of The Public Is Solicited Citizen's Campaign Committee of the Provident Hospital. Please Help! House to house can- ass. Solicitor will call. See the bea- tiful certificate he brings! JOHN H. SMITH, Financial Agent. Get Your Rooms Papered Now My prices are reasonable, Special and prompt attention given to all Country Calls. Apply to Winfield Richardson, 146 Dolphin street. Wanted - A young or middle aged woman, for general house work. Only two, in family, no children; settled person preferred. Good salary to the right person, with good reference. Apply to Mine Julia, 422 6th ave., New York, N. Y. Stock For Sale. Make me an offer on five shares capital stock. Metropolitan Mercantile Realty Co., par value $25.00 per share. Apply to L. W., care of Afro-American Office, 307 St. Paul St MR. LEWIS H. MURRAY PRESENTS Mr. Trans M. Tucker IN THE "Prince of Dollars" ALBAUGH'S THEATRE FRIDAY, MAY 27, '10. 8.15 P. M. Prices: 25, 35, 50, 75 and $1 GREENWOOD ELECTRIC PARK Undoubtedly the best Park for your Summer Outing Easiest way to Make Money Without Risk. For Convenience of Renters SPACIOUS DANCING PAVILION ABUNDANCE OF SHADE PLENTY GOOD WATER USE OF PIANO GRAND SLIDE SEE-SAWS SWINGS TABLES BOOTH STOVE TUBS HURRY FOR DATES A Few Good Ones Left. SEE CHAS. F. WOODLAND Catonsville C. & P. 54W --- CHURCH NOTICES JOHN WESLEY M. E.CHURCH Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Rev. W. H. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 9.30. A. M., 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8.00 P. M., Closing Exercises of the Epworth League. You 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., Sermon by Rev. D. Johnson. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Sermon to the Singing and Praining Bands by Rev. J. Malloy. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor to the Draymen and Catters Association. Everybody welcome. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Miss E. Cooper, Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 9.00 Class Meeting, D. I. Fowler, leader. 11 A. M. Sermon by Pastor, subject: Spiritual Blindness. John M. Barnes, Pres. D. E. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. Sunday the $2.00 rally will commence. All are cordially invited. Wednesday night, May 25th, there will be a 3 Cent Entertainment. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Cor. S. Caroline and Bank St. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, topic, Christ's object as a Preacher. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. Mr. A. J. Smith, Supt. 4 P. M., Epworth League, Devotional and Literary Program, Miss Clara Stanley, Leader. 4.00 P. M., Dr. Shaw will go to Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church to preach the annual sermon to the Colored Y. M. C. A. Topic: "A Young Man From the Country." S P. M., Second Sermon to Young Christians by Dr. Shaw, Topic: Repentance. Monday night, The Dramatic Pastoral Cantata, "Crowning the Fairy Queen," will be given by Sixty performers, under the direction of Rev. and Mrs. Daniel W. Shaw. Admission 15 Cents. M.T. ZION M. E. CHURCH Vincent St. near Kiggs AYP. Rev. Matthias Williams, Pastor Sunday, May 22nd, all Day's Rally. 11.00 A. M., Preaching by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Preaching by Rev. J. C Love, and choir of St. Matthew's M. E Church will be present. 8.00 P. M., Rev. Brooks. We hope our many friends will be present. ST. MATTHEW'S M. E. CHURCH, E. 23d St. near York Road. Rev. J. C. Love, Pastor. 11 A. M., and S P. M., preaching Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 7.00 P. M., Epworth League. 8.00 P. M., Sacred Concert led by Rev. Richard Thomas. Silver offering at Door. Music at 11 A. M., and 7 P. M. by Juvenile vested choir. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, Pres. ASBUKY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Pastor. 9.30 A. M., and 2.30 P. M., S. S. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor subject: "A Gathering of the Nations of the World." 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by Rev. W. H. Dean, of Lynchburg, Va. Subject: "The Hand Writing on the Wall." Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, 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 Service. 8 P. M., Sermon to the N. P. O. of Odd Fellows. Everybody cordially invited. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH, Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 3 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League. Gates' Pharmacy Cor. Carey and Prestman Sts. Madison 4125. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Lincoln Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School session 6.30 P. M., A. C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Preaching. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Miss A. L. Martin. Pres A. C. E. L. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Rev. D. La Fountaine will preach on the 23d Psalm. He was born and brought up in Palestine or Holy Land, in the country where the Psalms were written. He has lived in Jerusalem and in Constantinople, Turkey. All are invited to hear him. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.00 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 8.00 P. M., Ebenezer A. M. E. Choir, will repeat the Cantata. Belshazzar. All invited. Silver Offering at the Door. Classes—Sunday at 6 A. M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 Friday. Heath Erickson WATERS A, M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton, Pastor. 11. A. M., The Pastor will preach subject: "Jacob's Rebuke, a Warning Against Deception." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.45 P. M., The Pastor will preach subject: Christian Steadfastress." BETHEL A. M. E. OHURCH, Saratoga St. near Gay, Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D., Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street near Pine Rev. J. C. Waters, D. D., Pastor 11.00 A. M., Freaching, Subjects Whose Side are You On? 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., Allen Christian Eudeavor. 8.00 P. M., Preaching. The Pastor will begin a series of special sermons on the first Sabbath in June. Class Meetings—Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings. All are welcome. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH Cor. Clinton Ave. and George Sts. Rev. W. W. Allen, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Preaching. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School 3.00 P. M., Communion. 5 P. M., B. Y. P. U. Meeting. 7.30 P. M., Preaching. TRINITY BAPSTIST CHURCH, 20th and Charles Sis. 20th and Clarke Rev. G. B. Waller, D. D., Pastor Services 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Dr. D. La Fontaine, of Palestine, will preach at 8 P. M. PSALMIST BAPTIST CHURCH, Parrish St. near Riggs Ave. Rev. Junius Gray, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., LL.D., of Washington. 7.30 P. M., Prayer and Praise Meeting, led by Deacon Ernest Har- vey. 8 00 Sermon by Rev. Jos. Perry, Monday, May 23, Sermon by Rev. J. A. Frey; Tuesday, 24. Rev. R. T. Reed; Wednesday, 25. Rev. Thos. Williams. Thos Gibson, Supt. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington St. near Carrollton Ave. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Sunday, May 15th, 1910. 11.00 A. M., Preaching by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 Annual sermon to Rose of Sharon King Solomon Lodge, by Rev. J. W. Norris. 8.00 P. M., Allen League Meeting Exercises, Special program. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Parrish St. near Mulberry St Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class Meeting 11.00 A. M., Rev. P. S. Henry 2.00 P. M., Sunday School 3.00 P. M., Rev. Jos. Reason and congregation. 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor 8 P. M., Sermon to the G. U. O. of Brothers and Sisters of Chaldeans No. 10, by the Pastor. Y. M. C. A. The 17th Anniversary of the Y. M. C. A. will be celebrated on Sunday, May 22nd at 4:30 at Payne Mem. A. M. E. Church Calhoun st. and Patterson ave. Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., pastor of Centennial M E. Church. Speaker The usual May Festival at the Y. M. C. A.; on Thursday and Friday evenings May 26th and 27 h Cures all blood humors, all eruptions, clears the complexion, creates an appetite, aids digestion, relieves that tired feeling, gives vigor and vim. Get it today in usual liquid form or chocolate coated tablets known as Sarnatabs. RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS WANTED: Free Scholarships are offered for applicants for fourcoming合训合训, CENTRAL SCHOOLS, Rochster, N.L. BLAIR'S PILLS, CELLEURATED ENGLISH REMEDY for GOUT AND RHEUMATISM, SAFE AND RELIABLE. AT YOUR DRUGGIST. William Tell's Predecessor. According to Nuesch, man first appeared on Swiss soil about 28,000 years ago. He dwelt there during some 8,000 years, after which great changes occurred, and for 8,000 to 12,000 years man seems to have been absent. He reappeared at the beginning of the lake-dwellers' period, which lasted 4,000 years, and closed 4,000 years ago with the introduction of bronze.—Harper's Weekly. RESTORED TO HEALTH. Another Remarkable Cure of Serious Kidney Trouble. H. W. Solomon, 228 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa., says: "Kidney disease afflicted me for years and dizziness was so severe that I staggered as if drunk. My back was so lame that often I couldn't stir. Three or four doctors had examined my urine and all had found albumen. My ness was so severe that we staggered as if drunk. My back was so lame that often I couldn't stir. Three or four doctors had examined my urine and all had found albumen. My family doctor said I had Bright's disease and could not live three weeks. I had run down from 195 to 135 pounds. I began using Doan's Kidney Pills as a last resort and was cured. I have had no kidney trouble in over two years." Remember the name—Doan's. For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. A massage apparatus invented by an Ohio woman consists of a suction cup on one end of a lever, to which is pivoted another lever to operate a plunger within the cup, the whole being operated with one hand. Chrysanthemum straw faces many of the exclusive hat models. For COLDS and GRIP. Hick's Carpentry is the best remedy for the churning and overheating-curly the Cold and restores normal conditions. Liquid-effects immediately. 10c. 25c. and 50c. at drug stores. Crowns of hats are now faced with metallic or colored laces. H, H, GREEN's Sons, of Atlanta, Ga., are the only successful Troopy Specialists in the world. See their liberal offer in advertisement in another column of this paper. ODDS AND ENDS In the number of its mineral species North Carolina is said to exceed any other state in the Union. A ten-year-old clove tree will produce about twenty pounds of cloves a year. The latest types of submarine vessels make a speed of from eight to ten miles an hour. Japan has more than 200 telephone exchanges—more than twice the number that it had two years ago. The population of Japan is increasing at the rate of 500,000 a year. It is now nearly 50,000,000, exclusive of Korea. Mexican tobacco is now being largely purchased for European use, several large houses of Europe buying direct. The department of Fomento is considering an application of Bravo Iglesias to develop the big Appuartaro waterfall in Michoacan. There are 48 distinct diseases of the eye. Illiteracy among American negroes is seven times as common as among the whites. The use of muslin instead of glass in dairy windows is said to lessen the danger from disease germs. So perfect an insulator is dry air that it takes 10,000 volts of electricity to leap a gap of an inch. Every locomotive engineer in Germany who runs trains for 10 years without accident is rewarded by the government. More than 8,000 gardens are maintained in connection with Austrian schools, the pupils being instructed by horticultural experts at government expense. Clear-headedness and a Strong, healthy body Depend largely on the Right elements in Regular food and drink Coffee contains caffeine Postum is rich in the Gluten and phosphates that Furnish the vital energy That puts "ginger" and "hustle" Into body and brain KELLY MILLER ON RACE LOYALTY EFFICIENCY TEST OF EQUALITY The Negro Is Strong as a Unit, but Can Be Made Powerful as a Pack, Education, Industry, Economy and Political Enfranchisement Are Fruits of Race Loyalty and Faith in God. By N. BARNETT DODSON. "I do not know what the ultimate outcome of the race problem will be. I have prophesied concerning it several times, but my prophecy failed because I did not put it far enough off. But one thing I do know, and that is that truth and righteousness will triumph in the end." Thus spoke Professor Kelly Miller, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of Howard university, Washington, before a representative audience in the Fleet Street A. M. E. Zion church, Brooklyn, on Thursday evening, May 12. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association. Previous to Professor Miller's lecture the following musical program was rendered: Anthem by the choir of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ, led by Professor Philip A. Myers; baritone solo, William A. Ross; bass solo, H. J. Williams; violin obligato, Robert H. Curl; biturite solo, "Garden of Roses," John E. Berry. Professor Kelly Miller's subject was "Race Loyalty." The speaker, after giving a brief review of the causes which make the question of the Negro's citizenship a live issue before the American public, gave many rea- [Pictorial portrait of a man in a suit and bow tie]. PROFESSOR KELLY MILLER. sons why the race should take hope and encouragement from the progress which it has made. The question of equality, said the speaker, reduced itself to the success of individual effort. What can I do as well or better than any one else? What reason have I to be satisfied that I am the equal of my fellow man in physical prowess, mental caliber or moral stamina? The idea should be to surpass him if possible and thus become his benefactor. Do not get it into your heads that the Negro is the only race which pulls apart on many of the things by which he might benefit most. This is entirely the opposite. The difference between the Negro and the white man in this particular is this: The white man has his differences of opinion, but when it comes to putting them in action he first considers the cost and will abandon his views rather than fail in that which is for the benefit of the cause for which he labors. The Negro must learn this, and the sooner the better for all concerned. Pessimism is dangerous. Get out, said the distinguished educator, from under the januplier tree of doubt, gloom and complaining and do something. The race is strong as a unit, but it can be made powerful as a pack. Ten millions of people welded together by race loyalty, ambition, perseverance and common sense cannot forever be ostracized and discriminated against without retaliation. We are advancing. We are becoming more and more proficient in every avenue of life. Education, industry, economy and political enfranchisement are some of the fruits which must result from race loyalty, faith in God and confidence in ourselves. New England Baptist Convention. The thirty-sixth annual meeting of the New England Baptist missionary convention will convene in the Abyssinian Baptist church, New York, Thursday, June 2. at 2 p. m. The Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of the church, says there will be over 400 delegates in attendance. There will also be a large delegation from the national Baptist convention, rom New York several of the ministers will sail for Europe, where they will attend the world's Baptist congress in Edinburgh. EQUALITY OF PRIVILEGE. Amalgamation Will Solve the Race Problem. Says Clarence Darrow. Speaking at the second annual conference of the national Negro committee, held at Cooper Union Thursday evening, May 12, Clarence S. Darrow, the well known Chicago lawyer, said that the real solution of the race question is in race amalgamation. "This will be the ultimate answer to the question," declared the speaker. "It may be a long way in the future, but intermarriage between the races will finally settle all difficulties, as it has in the case of the Irish and Germans and other peoples who formerly had to be kept apart in order to preserve the peace. "The real barrier is not color. It is the fact that the Negroes were once slaves and that today they are in the ranks of labor. It is a labor question rather than a race problem, and the way for the Negro to obtain recognition is to cast his lot boldly with the poor and fight with them and for them. The cause of the poor is his cause, and his cause is theirs." The Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, pastor of the Bethel American M. E. church, said: "The Negro has been vitally affected in several ways by disfranchisement. He has been abandoned by the party he kept in power for a generation and given over to those who are seeking to reduce him to serfdom. His life is insecure. He may be set upon by mobs and put to death when accused or suspected of crime. If a white man is the aggressor the Negro is not protected in defending his person, his family or his property from assault, outrage or violence. "What kind of American citizen does the Negro intend to become? He intends to be so thoroughly identified with the country as to lose all consciousness of race. He will insist that, regardless of race or color, every American youth be free to tread the path of opportunity and to compete for the prizes of life upon terms of equality." RUSS ORGAN RECITAL TO BE HELD ANNUALLY. Grand Musical Event at Mother Zion Church Participated In by Many Brilliant Artists. The J. Wallace Russ organ recital given at Mother Zion church, New York, week ending May 14 was a grand success. Perhaps there has not been a larger number of organists of churches in Greater New York present on any one occasion than in this instance. Ten professional organists of long years of experience gave the benefit of their knowledge to the public by playing selections which ranged from the tune of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," to Beethoven's "Christus am Oelberg." Pianists, vocalists and violinists vied with each other in the rendition of several rare productions. The recital was given for the benefit of the church. As it was so largely patronized and the hearty co-operation of the artists so pleasing it has been decided to make the affair an annual event which will be held in the month of May. The Rev. Dr. R. M. Bolden, pastor of the church, is well known for his aggressiveness in church and literary work. He expressed his highest approval of the decision of the management to hold such an event annually. Among the popular musicians on the program were Professor J. P. R. Wilson, Mrs. Viney Abbott, Mrs. Minnie Johnson, W. J. Bonnett, Robert H. Curl, Henry Carter, Mrs. Estelle Robinson, Miss C. W. Carle, Lorenzo Dyer, Mrs. R. M. Bolden, Junius Williams, Mrs. Sadie Jackson, Mrs. Eva Palmer, W. H. Briggs and Leon Adger. Southern Preacher Gives Legal Advice and Prays For Jack Johnson. When the Negro finds a southern white man who is friendly toward him and legally unbiased as to the application of the law in his favor he has a friend indeed. The Rev. W. H. Bernagin, president of the Constitutional League of Oklahoma, is one of them. While in St. Paul, Minn., recently on legal business in connection with the campaign against the jimcrow laws of his state he is credited with having said: "If Jeffries defeats Jack Johnson he will have to do it over my prayers. Yas, suh," continued this good hearted southern divine, "I certainly do like to see a Negro succeed, and when he starts to succeed, why. I start in praying for him." The Rev. Mr. Bernagin accompanied four Afro-Americans who appeared in the case of E. P. McCabe against the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad before the circuit court of appeals at St. Paul. Young People's Friendship Society The latest organization for social, literary and religious uplift among the young people of Brooklyn is the Young People's Friendship society of the Siloam Presbyterian church. The society is nonsectarian. Any person of good moral character is eligible to membership. The literary and social meetings of the society will be held at the Lincoln Settlement House, 105 Fleet place. The officers are Mrs. M. E. Phillips, president; Miss Rose Buchanan, vice president; Miss Ruby Lelamar, secretary, and Miss Lillian Cook, treasurer. PLEA FOR RE-ENLISTMENT. Question of Guilt of Discharged Soldiers Yet In Doubt. There is an old saying that nothing is permanently settled until it is settled right. If this be true, and we believe it is true, the Brownsville affair as it is now popular (?) known is by no means settled. In the first place, we are not of the opinion that the discharge of the men of the Twenty-fifth infantry bore the imprint of legal procedure according to military law. Furthermore, we do not believe the evidence given at the long drawn out trial was sufficient to adjudge them guilty or prevent their reenlistment. Sentiment against the report of the so called court of inquiry is strong. Negroes are not the only persons who feel that a great injustice has been perpetrated against these soldiers, but there are white men of national repute who do not hesitate to make known their disapproval of the actions of the court. New phases of the situation are developing rapidly, the latest of which is to the effect that the fourteen men who were declared eligible for re-enlistment may do so and then purchase their discharge for suns ranging from $30 to $120 after a certain period of time. Under the law each of the fourteen men is entitled to back pay, which in this case would amount to about $1,000. Applications from six of the fourteen men for re-enlistment have already been filed. But the great question which is yet to be decided is why the full quota of soldiers should not be eligible for reinstatement since the court of inquiry did not find a true bill against them? EAGLE'S ADVICE RESENTED. The Negro Must Contend For Rights as Per Constitution. In an editorial previous to the meeting of the national Negro committee which held its second annual conference in New York from May 12 to 14 inclusive the Brooklyn Daily Eagle deplored the idea that politics should receive any consideration. It says this is the view which Dr. Booker T. Washington holds and further says that it is time enough for the Negro to look after his political rights. Time enough is right now. We have already been too lenient with those who are under oath to see that the law is administered to all citizens without regard to race, color or previous condition of servitude. The Negro wants his full manhood rights under the constitution or nothing. This is no time for the race to halt in its contention for a square dent and equal opportunity as other men have. The Engle's advice, to our way of thinking, is cowardly and sneaking. No such sentiment sets tamely upon the stomach of any Negro except he be of the bought up kind. We do not appreciate any man who attempts to curtail our rights. DUNBAR LITERARY CLUB AN IDEAL ENTERPRISE. Thrifty Citizens of Cincinnati Form Organization For Race Betterment—Energy of Joseph From present indications the time is not far distant when in every community there will be a live, active literary organization among our people. Like the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian associations, such institutions afford a sphere for social, moral and material uplift. An instance along this line which gives hope and encouragement is the recently organized Dunker club of Cincinnati. The object of the club is to stimulate a greater desire on the part of young men for social, literary and business advancement. The clubhouse on Central avenue contains spacious rooms elegantly titted up. It has a well stocked library of choice books, magazines and papers for the benefit of its members. A better place to spend a few leisure moments could hardly be found. Two and a half floors are devoted to the use of the club. Some of the leading citizens of Cincinnati have become members of the club and are actively engaged in making plans for the future usefulness of the organization. "Are you a Dunbar?" has become the usual and popular greeting among the more aggressive element of young folks. The club is governed by fifteen directors known as a board of governors. General Joseph L. Jones, nationally known as a leader in fraternal circles and as president of the Central Regalia company, a leading race enterprise, is the energetic and hustling chairman of the board of governors; Joseph Paghe of the mailing division of the postoffice, vice chairman; C. C. Webb, private secretary to W. Kesley Schoeph, traction magnate, corresponding secretary; H. L. Jordan, mail clerk of the Fifth National bank, financial secretary, and Cincinnati's premier detective, F. A. B. Hall, treasurer. First to Meet In Now Temple. 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So the Garden City cow has been set down at $200, which is as good a showing as Long Islanders could ask, considering the fact that the prize-winning cow at the last Mineola fair sold for only $90, and cows are now selling for $65.—Brooklyn Eagle. Three Million Dope Fiends. It is hard to believe that the government officials are correct when they announce there are 3,000,000 so-called dope fiends in this country—that is to say, victims of some of the deadly drugs which most people know only by name. Cocaine, morphine and other such devastating drugs are being used in enlarged quantities, and recent venets in this city show how widespread their use is becoming. Here is a chance to do some reform work in a vigorous way. There seems to be enough law on the subject if it is vigorously enforced, but it is not true that punishment is now severe enough. The use of these drugs can be suppressed only by maintaining a strict control over the sale of them. 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Every seat in the spacious auditorium of the church was filled. The recital was given in the interest of the local Alumni association of Wilberforce university, which is endeavoring to assist the school in raising funds with which to erect a girl's dormitory at Wilberforce, O. The institution has been promised a conditional sum by Andrew Carnegie, and it is making strenuous efforts to raise its share in order to receive Mr. Carnegie's gift. It is a compliment to Miss James' popularity as a singer to note that every seat in the house had been sold before the day of the concert. Professor Moria, the noted composer and specialist in voice culture, characterized Miss James' singing as being of unusually good quality. Sidney Lloyd Wrightson, president of the Washington College of Music, says, "Miss James has an exceptionally beautiful mezzo soprano voice and a splendid conception of interpretation in both oratorio and individual songs." Perhaps there has never been in Washington a concept in which all the C details were more perfectly arranged and probably never one in which the entire audience gave such absolute attention from the opening note till the last strains of the closing number. The artist's triumph was complete. Miss James' selections covered a wide field and dealt with every technical point for the higher culture of the voice. Among the numbers especially well received we may mention "The Four Leaf Clover," "When the Roses Bloom," "Florian Song," "Lo, Hear the Gentle Lark," "Printemps Qui Commence," from "Samson and Delliah," sung in the original language, and the world famous "Adelaide," by Beethoven, which was sung by special request of one of the local musical organizations, the Treble Clef Musical society. Felix Weir, violinist; Miss Mary Europe, pianist, who is doubtless the best piano interpreter of Coleridge-Taylor in America, and Miss Abby Williams, an accompanist of rare discernment and technique, shared the honors with Miss James by reason of their splendid work. Miss James is the only Negro graduate of the Washington College of Music and deserves special credit for the manner in which she fought her way through this institution against many obstacles and embarrassments. The school is proud of her now. She has pursued advance work in the music schools of Boston, Chicago and New York and is master of the art and methods of musical instruction. She is one of the special music teachers in the public schools of Washington. As a mezzo soprano Miss James ranks with the leading singers of the day. She is in great demand by musical organizations both in and out of the city. While she has gained rare distinction as a musician, she has by no means reached the height of her ambition. 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There's no drudgery connected with it, no coal to carry, no wood to chop. You don't have to wait fifteen or twenty minutes till its fire gets going. Apply a light and it's ready. By simply turning the wick up or down you get a slow or an intense heat on the bottom of the pot, pan, kettle or oven, and nowhere else. It has a Cabinet Top with shelf for keeping plates and food hot, drop shelves for coffee, teapot or saucepan, and even a rack for towels. It saves time, worry, health and temper. It does all a woman needs and more than she expects. Made with 1, 2, and 3 burners; the 2 and 3-burner sizes can be had with or without Cabinet. Every dealer everywhere; if not at yours, write for Descriptive Circular to the nearest agency of the W. L. DOUGLAS SHOES $5, $4, $3.50, $3, $2.50 & $2 The genuine has on its outside wrapper the Signature Cautionary Note: we sure you get this stove—see that the name-plate reads "New Perfection." MAPLEINE In three hundred baloon ascents there is, on an average, one fatal accident. Buy "BATTLE AXE" SHOES. A good glove cutter in Paris can make nearly $100 a week. This Will Interest Mothers. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children cure Feverishness, Headache, Bad Stomach. Teething Disorders. Regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms. They break up colds in 24 hours. Pleaseant to take, and harmless as milk. Never fail. At Druggists. 25c. Samplemailed FREE. Address Allen S.Olmsted, LeRoy N.Y. Evening dresses run almost exclusively to draped effects. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colds. 25c a bottle The ball earrings are now more in favor than the pendants. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. Constipation is the cause of many diseases. Cure the cause and you cure the disease. Easy to take. Crochet buttons are a new detail in colored shirtwaists. *Paintkeller* For a sudden chill, cold or colic use Painkiller. 25c, 35c, 50c bottles. The genuine is Perry Davis. Nueremburg is the home of the pocket timepiece. Buy "BATTLE AXE" SHOES. The number of horses in the United States January 1, 1900, was nearly fourteen million. FREE Send postal for Free Package of Paxtine. Better and more economical than liquid antiseptics FOR ALL TOILET USES. 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 Paxine 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 druggists or by mail. PAXINE DROPSY NEW DISCOVERY; gives quick xylitol and care treats care. Book of testiculars and 30 Days' irrational Drs. Dr. H. H. GREY'S BOOKS, Box 4, Atlanta, # Many Women who are Splendid Cooks Many Women who are Splendid Cooks dread having to prepare an elaborate dinner because they are not sufficiently strong to stand over an intensely hot coal range. This is especially true in summer. Every woman takes pride in the table she sets, but often it is done at tremendous cost to her own vitality through the weakening effect of cooking on a coal range in a hot kitchen. It is no longer necessary to wear yourself out preparing a fine dinner. Even in the heat of summer you can cook a large dinner without being worn out. A FLAVOR that is used the same as lemon or vanilla. By dissolving granulated sugar in water and adding Maplone, adolicious syrup is made and a syrup better than maplone. The syrup is sold by grocers. Seed 20 stamp for sample and recipe book. Grocers MILZ Co. Seattle. Mother's milk will supply the baby laxative enough, if she takes a candy Cascaret. And the laxative will be natural, gentle, vegetable—just what baby needs. Try one and you'll know why millions of mothers use them. Vest-pocket box, 10 cents—at drug-store. People now use a million boxes monthly. WE BUY WOOL HIDES AND FURS Being Dealers, we can do better for you than agents or commission merchants. Reference: any bank in Louisville. We furnish Wool Bags Free to our shoppers. Write for price list. M. SABEL & SONS Established in 1836. Louisville, Ky. M. W. FOR 30 YEARS. Millions of men wear W. L. Douglas shoes because they are the low- off price, semi-anti- wear in the world. In the work Mado upon honor, of the best leather, by the most skilled workmen, in its latest fashion. W. L. Douglas $5.00 and $4.00 shoe usual Custom Bench Work costing $6.00 to $8.00. Boys' Shoes, $3.20 & $2. W. L. Douglas guarantees that when you buy his name and price on the bottom, Look for it in a Trade Catalog. Take your dealer's, W. L. Douglas shoes, for sale in your town for Mall Order Catalog, showing how to order by mail. Shoes ordered direct from factory delivered free. W. L. Douglas, Brockton, Mass. PATENTS Trade-Marks, Pensions, County Pay, Claims against the Gov. PATENTS Watson E. Coleman, Wash. State University for patent reference. Best remit request. you know BROWN'S GROVE OPENING A Handsome Boat And A Magnificent And Palatial Pleasure Ground - Many Improvements Have Been Made In Boat And On The Grounds. According to their usual generous custom the managers of the Starlight and Brown's Grove, treated hundreds of their friends to a free outing on their palatial steamer, giving them the liberty of their beautiful grove. Those who stepped aboard the new Starlight for the first time on Wednesday, were surprised and pleased beyond measure. The spacious saloon and second deck is truly a dream of beauty, handsomely carpeted and comfortably seated, with cushioned chairs, divans and rockers in profusion, making an ideal parlor for family excursions. The expressions of delight were heard on every hand, and it is said the comforts of the Starlight equal those of any excursion steamer running out of Baltimore. Although the waves were running high on Wednesday, the Starlight ran as steady as a Cunarda without a sign of roll on account of the heavy sea. The pier at the grove is dressed with potted plants, making one of the most attractive grove landings in the vicinity of Baltimore. The grove is a delightful place and the managers deserve not only the patronage but the thanks of the public as well. Things are far different today from what they were a few years ago, when our colored people had to wait until September to get an excursion boat, and the managers of the Starlight have done much toward bringing about the change. REV. JUNIUS GRAY Grand Recognition Services in honor of Rev. Junius Gray, Pastor of the Psalmist Baptist Church Parrish street near Riggs avenue, Baltimore City. HONOR TO WHOM HONOC IS DUE. In the great struggle of life, when men, like armies and nations are vieing with each other to conquer the unconquurable, to attain the unattainable, the song of the triumphant warrior is heard onward and upward, for there lies the true goal. We, the officers and members of Psalmist Baptist Church take pleasure in inviting you to the Recognition services of our Pastor Program, Thursday, May 26. Doxology by choir, Prof. Robt Hickman, Leader, Scripture Less read by Rev. R. T. Winn, D.D. Invocation, Rev. Lloyd Reed. Welcome address, Rev. J. H. Taylor, D.D. Introductory remarks, Rev. G. R. Walier, A.M. D.D., President of the Clayton-Williams University, Baltimore. Echoes from the churches and community, Rev. D.G. Mack, D.D. Rev. Gray as a Man, Editor J. H. Murphy. Rev. Gray in relation to the Financial World, Mr. M. P. Gibson, Esq. Rev. Gray as a Citizen, Rev. Joseph Perry, D.D. Rev. Gray as a builder and Constructor, Rev. C. A. Belt, D.D. Rev. Gray as a Christian. Rev. A. Brown, D.D. Rev. Gray as a l pastor, Rev. Jones Watkins, D.D. Rev. Gray as a Preacher, Rev. James Burley. Rev. Gray as a Financial, Rev. S. S. Crockett, D.D. Rev. Gray as an Evangelist, Rev. S. S. Wormley, B. Th. Rev. Gray and his relationship to the city pastors, Rev. P. C. Neal, D.D. Presentation of Diploma, Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, D. D. LL.D., pastor of Second Baptist Church. Washington, D.C., and Secretary and Treasurer of this school. ATLANTIC CITY NOTICE The A. E. Edwards Publishing Co., Atlantic City agents for the Afro-American Ledger, is offering as an inducement to three months subscriptions paid up in advance the choice of The Atlantic City Topic, or their choice of any other colored paper, in conjunction with the Afro-American Ledger, both papers for one. Apply at the Bureau of the Afro-American 1908 Arctic Ave. Bring or mail this Ad and 35cts, and receive a bottle of Unquestionably the most elegant preparation ever prepared for the hair. It softens the hair when hard and dry It soothes the irritated scalp skin It affords the richest lustre It remains longest in effect. It preserves the natural growth, color and beauty of the hair. It is excellent for preventing dandruff. Sold Everywhere Manufactured only by STOKES AND DERRY Druid Hill avenue and Oxford street Your Druggist Can Get It Or A The above offer expires Mry 25th. Regular Price Bottle, 50cts. NEW DRUG STORE TO OPEN That the Negro in Baltimore is sreadily forging his way to the front along business lines, no one can doubt. There will be opened on the corner of Druid Hill avenue and middle street a first class and finely equipped drug store. It will be known as Fennell's Pharmacy, with Dr. W. W. Hall, as registered pharmacist. For nearly seventy years this site has been occupied by a drug store and has been the scene of a well established business. This opening marks the first pharmacy on this site owed and managed by a colored man. Prescriptions will be carefully compounded by an efficient and experienced pharmacist and the purest drugs will be dispensed and a full line of toilet articles, delicious sodas sundaes, and fine cigars will be carried. Handsome souvenirs will be given to all who attend the opening and a special surprise souvenir will be given to all purchasers. The store will be open for business on or about June 1st, 1910. Musicale & May Gathering Will be given under the auspices of Naomi Arcade, N.P.O. Odd Fellows at Moses Hall, Monday Evening, May 23d, 1910. You are cordially invited. Prof. Gearing will render the Musical Program. Admission, 20 Cents. Mrs. J. H. Ross, President. Mrs. Lydia Burke, Chairman. Mrs. Uula Garrett, Secretary. A. E. Miss Nannie Burroughs, The Famous Lecturer, will speak at MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH Saratoga St. near Gilmor. On Thursday evening, May 26th, at 9 o'clock, under the auspices of the Calendar and Embroidery Circle. Special music by the best local artists, under the direction of Mrs. Lovey W. Smith. Don't fail to hear this noted speaker on the subject of 'Visions and Dreams. Mmes. E. J. Truxon, A. L. McGuinn and L. A. Drewry will deliver addresses. Admission, 15 Cents. Refreshments Free. Mrs. Mary C. L. Carter, President Mrs. Maggie Johnson, Rec. Sec'y. kev. D. G. Mack, Pastor. SPECIAL NOTICES. ...Highland Electric Park... Formerly Pitts' Park Now Open-5 cents carfare on Koland Park line after 1 P.M. For Dates apply to Ernest Roye, 2122 Druid Hill avenue. Don't Fail to attend the Park Officials' Wednesday evening Dance Admission 15 Cents C. J. Lane.'jy, Gen'l Manager H. Williams, Pres. S, Cooper, Treas ANNUAL SERMON The Annual Sermon to the National Progressive Order of Old Fellows will be preached on Sunday evening May 22d, at 7.30 o'clock, at the Ames Memorial M. E. Church, corner Carey and Baker streets. R. M. Davis, Grand Master. By the Penny Club, at Madison Street Presbyterian Church, Monday, May 23rd, for Purnace Fund. PRESIDENT J. K. Johnson, Pastor. Mrs. William L. Passey, Boarding for summer, by week or month. Five minutes walk from St. George, station on the W. M. Railroad. Short walk from Emory Grove Car line. Locust Cottage, St. George P. O. Baltimore, County, Md. The WALNUT Will re-open June 15, 1910. Emory Grove Electric Line connects this place, with its beautiful natural scenery, to Baltimore. 500 feet elevation. Cool, good water, excellent board, out door amusements. Address MRS. S. J. GREEN, Reisterstown, Balto. Co., Md. 3m-My 21 The Pound Party given on 17th of May for the benefit of Mrs. Frances Demby, 306 S Durham street, an aged member of Centennial M. E. Church, realized $13:10 and a number of pounds. Committee—Mrs. Sophia Travers, and Mrs. Alverta Hughes. Grand Moonlight Excursion Will be given by the Ways and Means Committee of the Grand Chapter, O. E. S. A. R. Masonry. Thursday June 2nd 1910 To Brown's Grove on the Steamer Starlight. Steamer leaves Miller's Wharf foot of Carolina street at S.30 P. M. Sharp. Round Trip Tickets, 50 Cents. Music will be furnished by Brown's Orchestra. Excursion Season, Baltimore, Md. Str. River Queen Secure Your Date Now. Booking & Charters Now Ready. Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis ...Railway... Wm. Lewis, Baltimore Exc. Mgr. Office and residence, 1319 Argyle Av. Hours: 7 to 9 A. M. 4 to 7 P. M daily Liberal inducement to make money Book Your Dates Now For Brown's Grove. Special Notice May 30, Centennial M. E. Church, St. Michaels June 6, Choral Symphony Oratorio June 7th Pickaninny Band to Easton, Md. Society, Cambridge. June 9th Shiloh Baptist Church & Sunday School to Cambridge. June 16, Order of Moses, No. 52, Cambridge. July 8th Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle to Cambridge. TO BROWN'S GROVE: June 1st, East Baltimore Social. June 2, Bethlehem Baptist Church and Sunday School. and Sunday School. June 5th, Commonwealth Band June 8, Federation Christian Women June 14th, Eastern M. E. Church June 15, Maryland Mutual Im- provement Society June 19, Baptizing, Rev. Belt. June 20th, Relief Asso. of First Bap Church. June 21st, Queen Elizabeth Court O. O. C. K. of P. June 22 Grand Council I. O. Good Samaritans and D. of S. June 23rd, Allen A. M. E. S. S. June 26, Mt. Zion M. E. Church and Sunday School. June 27th, Nonpareil Beneficial Society. June 28th, Epworth League Jubilee June 29, The Board of Lady Managers of Provident Hospital June 30, Willing Workers of Ames M. E. Church. July 1, Good Hope Baptist Sunday Sunday School School and Church. July 4, Furniture Men's Association July 6, Neighborhood Club, of West Baltimore July 7 Union Bapt, Church S. S. July 11, Providence Beneficial Society. July 12, John Wesley S. S. July 14th Perkins Sq. Bapt. Church July 15 Grace Presb. Church and Y. M. C. A. July 18, The Baltimore Progressive Building and Loan Association. June 19 Asbury M. E. S. S. July 20 St. Lukes and M. M. Society of Bethel July 21, Sharon Baptist Church July 25th First Bapt. S. S. July 26 Ladies Progressive Circle July 27 The Juvenile Council, No. 4 K. of P. Sunday School. July 28, Mt. Zion M. E. and Handy Chapel A. M. E. S. S. June 2, Ways and Means Commit the, Grand Chapter, Order Eastern Star. Jolly Boys. June 13, N. Charles St. Porters. June 15, Tourist Party and Centen- nial M. E. Church. June 17, Company E. Bethel Court, No. 4, Calaarhe K. of P. June 24, Atlantic Social. July 15, K. of P. Band. MAIN SALOON ON THE NEW STARLIGHT. Historical Romance of the American Negro By Charles H. Fowler, M. D. The greatest book of its kind published Nothing Like It on The Book Market. This book presents the Trials, Efforts and Achievements of the Negro Race from the first agitation of the Slave Question to the present administration of President Theodore, all woven in the form of a pleasing romance. The book is instructive, contains much valuable data, and is beautifully illustrated with fine half tone cuts. Price by Mail $1.00 Send all orders to Dr. C H! FOWLER, 1065 W. Lexington St., Baltimore Md. Agents want Send application to CHARLES II. FOWLER, 1065 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, Md. Juvenile Troubadors. under direction of Pref I. E. Toomey will render the program at Sharp St. Memorial Church, Sunday. May 29th, at 4 P. M., under auspices of the Baby Association of the Church. Don't fail to hear these boys. They are wonders. Positively Silver offering. Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, President. Mrs. Fannie Johnson, Secretary. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor. Supervision of the Comm Employee Association Fired Concert at Brown Sunday, June 5th, 1914 full Commonwealth Coat HARRY-CARPENTER, Director Wharf, foot of Caroline street 10 Round Trip. 25 Cents and Memorial Day Excursion TO ST. MICHAELS, MD.,, EVEN BY THE TOURIST PARTN The Centennial M. E. Chu Dev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor SUNDAY, MAY 30, 1914 On the Palatial Steamer New Starlight KETTS : 50 CENTS Children under 12 years, 25 cents BY THE 'NEW TWILIGHT ORCHE or the June Rally. Tickets Now Or leaves Millers' Wharf foot of Car Street 8.30 A. M. E—Now is the time to lay UPPLY OF COAL prices, thoroughly clean COAL, he prompt service try BROS., 542-46 UNION Write or Phone—C. & P., Mt. Union of the Commonwealt Tree Association Concert at Brown's Grove June 5th, 1910 Commonwealth Concert Band CARPENTER, Director atot of Caroline street 10 A.M., 1 and 4 P. M. Trip. 25 Cents Memorial Day Excursion MICHAELS, MD., THE TOURIST PARTIES Senennial M. E. Church W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor. AY, MAY 30, 1910 Special Steamer New Starlight : 50 CENTS Under 12 years, 25 cents NEW TWILIGHT ORCHESTRA" Taily. Tickets Now on Sale Willers' Wharf foot of Caroline set 8.30 A. M. is the time to lay in your winter LY OF COAL.. roughly clean COAL, honest weight and empt service try 542-46 UNION STREET, or Phone-C. & P., Mt. Vernon 2338 Y. Grand Sacred Concert at Brown's Grove Sunday, June 5th, 1910 Concert by full Commonwealth Concert Band HARRY-CARPENTER, Director Boat leaves Miller's Wharf, foot of Caroline street 10 A.M., 1 and 4 P. M. Round Trip. 25 Cents Grand Memorial Day Excursion TO ST. MICHAELS, MD., GIVEN BY THE TOURIST PARTIES Of The Centennial M. E. Church Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor. MONDAY, MAY 30, 1910 On the Palatial Steamer New Starlight TICKETS : 50 CENTS Children under 12 years', 25 cents MUSIC BY THE "NEW TWILIGHT ORCHESTRA" Funds for the June Rally. Tickets Now on Sale Steamer leaves Millers' Wharf foot of Caroling Sweet 8.30 A. M. For the lowest prices, thoroughly clean COAL, honest weight and prompt service try SMITH BROS., 542-46 UNION STREET, Write or Phone—C. & P., Mt. Vernon 2338 Y. Baltimore, Md., May 18th, 1910. The People's Co-operative Company was established by one hundred men and women of Maryland, April 27th, 1910, for the benefit of the people at large. The call of the Company for support is to every Negro in the city, State and United States. The plans of the Company are plain and practical. Our method of procedure with bonded officials represents the safest and most practical plan, advanced by the people and for the people. Meeting every Monday night, at 8 o'clock, at 1006 Argyle Avenue. Come, see and hear our plans. Co-operative Company was man and women of Maryland benefit of the people at large support is to every Neged States. The plans of the Active Company was established by women of Maryland, April 27th the people at large. The call of it is to every Negro in the city. The plans of the Company are C. AUGUSTUS BRADY, President, 1118 Etting Street. DANIEL E. JONES, Secretary, 1507 Orleans Street. JOHN NELSON, Treasurer, 5 W. Lanvale Street. 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 1222 Division St. bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 406 If Your Business Is Getting Away From You And You Are Going "Down Hill" Fast, There's Something Wrong. Maybe your business is sick and needs a Spring Nerve Tonic. AN "AD" IN THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER CURES BUSINESS ILLS Miss Nellie Johnson, secretary to Bishop J. W. Smith, of Washington was in the city this week visiting her parents on Argyle avenue. She left Tuesday to attend the A. M. E. Zion Conference at Harrisburg, Fa. Rev. Samuel Johnson, pastor of Bute Street A. M. E. Church, Norfolk, Va., was in the city last week. Grand Memorial Day Excursion to St. Michaels, May 10. Tickets 50 cents and for sale by the members of Centennial M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Green, of New York, spent two weeks in the city, the guests of their mother, Mrs. Henrietta Smith, of Penn street. Miss Florence Bell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bell, of 617 N. Caroline street, who has been seriously ill at her home for the last three week, has recovered and is now able to be out again. Miss Helen Bollin, of Atlantic City is visiting her sister, Miss Malinda Bollin, of 438 West Biddle street. Dr. J. M. Cargill, will leave this week for Atlantic City for a stay of several weeks. Rev. W. W. Allen, who has been ill with an attack of rheumatism, is improving. Mrs. S. B. Holmes, of 1106 Druid Hill avenue, is recovering from an attack of bronchitis. Mr. J. Wesley Parker has returned from La Plata, Md., where he secured the acquittal of a client charged with arson and larceny. Mr. George W. F. McMechen, the lawyer, was in New York this week attending to some league business. Grand Memorial Day Excursion to St. Michaels, Mov 30th. Tickets 50 cents and for sale by the me mbers of Centennial M. E. Church. Mrs. Elisha Joynes, of 2241 Brunt street, has gone to visit her father who is quite sick in Accomac Co., Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. I. Edward Smith, of 1701 Druid Hill avenue, are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter. Grand Decoration Day Excursion to St. Michaels on the New Starlight, Mav 30th, 1910. Get your ticket early. Miss Mary Hick and her friend Mrs. Sadie McCuba, left the city this week for a ten days visit to relatives in Washington, D. C. Grand Memorial Day Excursion to St. Michaels, May 30th. Tickets 50 cents and for sale by the members of the Centennial M. E. church Dr. R. M. Hall is visiting his son, Dr. R. M. Hall, Jr., who is an interne in a hospital in Boston, Mass. Mrs. Hall is spending several weeks at Atlantic City. Dr. W. L. Taylor, of Richmond, Va., Grand Master of the U. O. of True Reformers, was in the city this week. Mrs. Ruth M. Collett, delivered an interesting address at Pavne Memorial Church last Sunday night to a large and appreciative audience. Her subject, was "Building a Race." Miss Mary H. C. Bragg, 1133 Park avenue, entertained a number of her young friends last Monday evening, in honor of Miss Cornelia Brown, of Providence, R. I., who is spending a few days in the city. Tickets on sale June 1, for Fresh Air Excursion to Cambridge, Md. Mrs. Irene Walton, of Atlantic City, is in the city, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Waller. A New P. E. Mission. On last Sunday afternoon, a new colored Episcopal Mission was formally opened at Reisterstown, All Saints chapel. Rev. Jos. Fletcher, rector of All Saints Church, is the pastor of the new congregation. On the occasion last Sunday, Rev. Dr. Bragg preached the sermon and his vested choir turned the music. A large congregation was present, including a large number of white Episcopalians. A special car starting from St. James church, conveyed the choir and people of St. James to Reisterstown and return. Following the services, just before the return to the city, the people of the city served a most enjoyable lunch to their guests. For Sale—Two story house in fine condition, cheap. 1413 Ward street. A First-class Flat for Rent. Apply at 1528 Druid Hill avenue. For proper instruction in Dress Making and the McDowell System join the night classes now being conducted at 232 Dolphin St., on Tuesday and Friday evenings, from 8 to 10 o'clock. Separate classes in Embroidery and Millinery. Miss MAMIE GILES, Conductress.