The Afro-American

THE AFFAIR AMERICAN LEDGER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. WORLD'S SUNDAY SCHOOL DELEGATES INDIGNANT OVER DRAWING COLOR LINE BISHOP HARTZEL AND OTHER PROMINENT SPEAKERS VIGOROUS IN THEIR PROTEST AGAINST THE ACTION OF THE LOCAL COMMITTEE Rev. John Shannon Greeted With Rounds of Applause When He Appeals For A Broader Conception Of Christian Duty—Dr. Washington Is Made an Honorary Life Member. Bureau of The Afro-American Ledger 1918 11th St., N. W. VOL. XVIII. NO. 33. WORLD'S SUNDAY SCHOOL DEFENDER INDIGNANT OVER BISHOP HARTZEL AND O SPEAKERS VIGOROUS IN AGAINST THE ACTIVE LOCAL COMMUNITY Rev. John Shannon Greeted With When He Appeals For A Lift Of Christian Duty—Dr. Made an Honorary L Bureau of The Afro-American Ledg Washington, May 25—The nation's capital has been stirred to the core this week by the narrow-minded action of the local committee in charge of the arrangements for the World's Sunday School Convention in barring the delegates and Sunday school delegates from participation in the deliberations of the body and its refusal to allow the colored people to take part in the great parade scheduled for last Friday afternoon. The outrageous policy of the local committee is not sustained by the executive committee of the International Union and leaders like W. N. Hartshorn, Marion Lawrence and Bishop Hartzell have expressed themselves in no uncertain terns in opposition to a course so inconsistent with the principles of Christian brotherhood upon which the organization is founded. The ministers of the city, white and colored, united in denouncing the drawing of the color line in religion, and all agree that, if the system adopted by the Washington committee were permitted to stand without indignant protest, it would give to the Christian missionary work the most severe blow it has ever had at the hands of civilized people. As soon as the adverse decision of the local committee became positively known, the Colored Ministerial Union held a largely attended meeting and adopted a strong address in which their demand for admission was stated in a well-tempered fashion The committee preparing the address was headed by Rey, J. Milton Waldron, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, and one of the ablest divines in the country. Nevertheless the policy of exclusion was insisted upon, the local chairman justifying himself by the technicality that the colored religious workers were not members of the Union and was therefore ineligible. That the short-sighted chairman mistook the temper of both the whites and blacks or this community is evidenced by the storm of protest heard from almost every pulpit in Washington, Sunday. At Metropolitan M.E. Church, the leading white church of its demonization in the District, the pastor, Rev. John K. Shannon discussed the situation in such, vigorous language that the audience broke over all conventional rules and burst into an incessant round of laughter as salient evidence brought out appealing for a broader conception of Christian duty. Fifteen delegates from Great Britain attended s rvices at Plymouth Congregational church Sunday evening, and in brief remarks declared their belief in universal brotherhood and said they knew no color. They expressed gratification that the race prejudice was purely local. Secretary, W. N. Hartshorn of Boston, and Louis Stro伯军, of Plymouth church. Brooklyn, were the speakers at Shiloh Baptist Church Sunday evening, and severely arraigned the outbreak of race prejudice in the nation, capital. A Zulu delegate, Rev. John B. Dube, gave a personal touch incident in which he was arrested in Washington, when he said that he had been entertained with the British delegates in England and in New York, but when he came to the Capital City, he, was refused service at every restaurant where he had attempted to procure food. A. L. Richards of Nottingham, England, said the British people knew no color line and treated men according to their merits. "The b- I can say for my Washington brethren, "Forgive the Lord for they know not what they do." SADDEST WEEK IN HIS LIFE Rev. J. Milton Waldron, Shiloh's pastor, exonerated the executive the executive committee of the Sunday School Union and did he wanted it to be the entire responsibility for the outrageous proceeding must rest upon the shoulders of the local authorities. "This has been the saddest week of my entire life. The cause of Christ-tiny among the Negroes of Washington has been given the hardest blow in its bi-ty. I am at a loss to understand how the cruel act of the Washington committee was decided upon. When it is considered that the colored people of Washington have sent delegates to all of the great conventions of this world-wide organization, that they have been always willing to work in harmony with their white brethren, in any Christian endeavor, the significance of that act becomes appalling. It is a horrible thing to contemplate under the wing of Christianity." The congregation packed the church and the speakers were frequently interrupted by applause. Other places were filled, and a particularly noteworthy meeting was held at Howard University, where Bishop J. G. Hartzell, of Africa, delivered the baccalaureate sermon to an overflow audience in Andrew Rankin Chapel. He likewise spoke feelingly of the error of making the color-line a barrier to individual progress. DR. WASHINGTON MADE A LIFE MEMBER The rift in the storm however, appeared on Monday morning, when some one proposed that Dr. Washington be made a life member. The idea took like wildfire, and in less time than it takes to tell it, the necessary $1,000 was raised, a crowd of delegates on the floor at once, announcing the amounts they would give to place the great educator upon the honor roll of the organization. It is worthy of note that the bulk of the money subscribed came from dearest s of the Southern States. The white delegate from Kentucky won nominated Dr. Washington "aid" "We may all have our own ideas how the Negro problem is to be worked out, but we owe it as a tribute to the Christian Negroes of the world to make Dr. Washington a life mem bet." Said another delegate, a arizizd old man from the south: "I carried a gun, marching with Robert E. Lee, for three years, and give a hundred dollars, place on a robbed man a name on the roll for life." Of all the names submitted at this ses-ion, that of Dr. W. hsingloh went through in the speedie-t gait. BUSINESS LEAGUE TO MEET Mississippi Business Men Will Hold Annual Session in Mound Bayou. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Mound Bayou, Miss. May 26—Preparations are being made here for the 6th annual meeting of the Mississippi Negro Business League, the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, the Press Association and the Anti-Turberculous League, which will hold their meetings here June 21 to 28. This is the first time these associations have met in this town, owned and controlled entirely by Negroes, and the citizens are putting forth every effort to make the meeting a record breaker. Reduced rates on all the railroads have been, granted, and the meetings are expected to be the largest in 'the history of the organizatl ns. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1910. PRESIDENT HOPE OF THE ATLANTA BAPTIST COLLEGE AN INSPIRATION FOR THE YOUNG. Made His Way Up From The Ground To Be President Of A College—Some Of The Inspiring Things Seen At The Commencement Of The Two Prominent Schools For Young People In Atlanta—Some Of The People He Met There And What They Are Doing. COL. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Atlanta, Ga.—Education must be a good thing to get, because I see so many getting it, and some of them are making good use of it, while others are not doing so well, but it is all education just the same. Some people would have lived an obscure life and died without the world ever knowing that they had been here because of their poverty, but education has snatched them right out of the fire so to speak and has made the world sing their praises. I have been seeing this class of men and women for years and I have brought them to you, and have made you know them. I come to you this week with a few things which I hope will inspire some of our young people. Last week when I wrote to you I was in Virginia. I came directly to this place and I have been shouting ever since and I am sure you would have been also if you were only here. I got in town Sunday afternoon. Getting off the iron wagon I came directly to the college tist college, invited to be the guest of President John Hope, and see I am getting to be some pumphins in my old days when I can be invited to be the guest of a college president. Such was the case. As I reached the school the young men greeted me with a smile, Prof. Hope and his wife followed in the same style, and then there was one of Ford, the preacher one of the leading priests in the Baptist church in this country. Did you ever realize what it is to get in refined, cultured educated company? Well I was in it during the entire week and while they were talking on them big educated subjects I just looked wise and said nothing, hence they did not know whether or not they were talking out of my reach. I did not attempt to give an opinion on any thing that was being said. We were soon on top, upon to Deacon Craddockado, upon to the church appointed by Rev. C. A. Williams. He Ford delivered a sermon on the text "When I was a child I am as a child," etc. Then I prof. Hope spoke, and then they called on me to say a few words, "The Lord's Supper followed. I got some of it because I am a Baptist. It is now my lot, to tell you a few things about the Atlanta Baptist college, its presidents—and some of the teachers, also put in a few words about the Spellman Seminary and its president. I have mentioned to you before Prof. Hope, who is president of the college, and who is a college man from the word go. He is the first man of my race to be selected as president of one of the American Baptist Home Mission Society's schools. The Home Mission Society is doing a great work among my people. It is a great school and is doing a great work. For a long time this institution had as its head a white man. They have always had good white men as presidents, and they have stuck to the work. The last one was Prof. Gao Sayles, who is a good man. Prof. Hope was appointed temporary president, who was called acting president. This was a trial, and he did not permit grass to grow under his feet, went to work, and it was not long before he was made real president. Let me tell you a few things about him right now. Prof. Hope entered this world via Augusta, Ga. As soon as he was large enough and old enough his parents sent him to the public schools, finishing the grammar school under one of the greatest women in this country. Miss Luciy PROF. JOHN HOPE, A. M. Laney, and I have told you this before. As soon as he got through grammar school he thought it was his time to go to work. After working five years he decided that a little more learning was necessary, so he started out after it. He entered Worcester Academy in Massachusetts, finishing the course there in four years, which made him hungry for more education: When a boy makes up his mind he wants an education, he need not stop to think about money, but think about ed- continued on page 5. At The Meeting Of The Presbyterian General Assembly. Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger 1908 Arctic Avenue. Atlantic City, May 26.—The well-known bathing establishment of Mr. Geo. Walls. Texas avenue and the beach has been taken over by a company of business men of this city and after extensive improvements it will be open for the summer season. The visiting public will hear of this good news with pleasure as it brings to the front once more the all important motto of the race, "We must do something for ourselves if we wish to succeed." The A. E. Edwards Publishing Co., the Atlantic City agent-of this paper will have the Afro-American on sale on the beach every week. The 122nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. of A., is now in session in our city, and we are making the d-elegats from a distance Mr. Peter Milton, of Geavine, Oklahoma; R. S. Allen, R. C. Mitchell, D. W. Clayton and Thus. A. Long, I. Charlotte, N. C.; J. L. Kent, at anta, W. L. Brooks of Knoxville, Ter.; J. C. Martin, Columbia, Tenn.; P. P. Johnson, Maxton, N. C.; Russell Taylor, New Market, Tenn. and J. H. Carr, of Ethel, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Burgess, of Asbury Park, spent the week at the shore, and left feeling, benefited by the trip. Mr. C. W. Davis mechanical superintendent of Heinz's pier and Miss Alice Escoffey; were quietly married in Philad Ipnia by the kev. Henry L Phillips of the Church of the Crucifixion. The happy couple will make Atlantic City the ir future home. Patriarchie No. 78, fifty strong will leave on next. Monday for the fiid day at Philadelphia and will enter the competitive dr ll for the handsome flag. Mrs. Jos phine McDonnell of Harripsburg, Pa. is here for the season. Mrs. Jjs prince mac for rjsburg, Pa. is a member of the season. B. D. Mitchell, D. W. Clayton, J. O Foster and R. A. Martin of Biddle University and known throughout the South as the leading quintet sang before the General Assembly on the Steel Pier Monday evening, and in company with T. A Long of the above college visted the Afro-American local office and rendered several selections. The mary friends of Miss Johnson are glad to see her out once more after a long and severe ill s. Miss Sadie Francis of a very successful school teem in one of Mary, land's county seats of learning has returned home. Miss Ishelle Tyler of Pittsburg, Pa. will spend the summer months at the BALTIMORE BOY GETS GASTON MEDAL AT BROWN GOUGH McDANIELS, GRADUATE OF COLORED HIGH SCHOOL MAKES GOOD RECORD AS ORATOR The Prize is the Most Coveted In University And McDaniels Wins Over Four White Senior Competitors—Delivers "A Plea For Liberia" With Great Elocutionary Force—First Colored Boy to Win Prize—Was One of The Best Scholars In His Class Providence, R. I., May 24—For the first time in the history of Brown University, a colored student, Gough Decatur McDaniels, of Baltimore, won the Gaston medal for exce lence in oratory last night. The medal is the most valuable prizes offered by the university. McDaniels is one of the first students of the senior class, and, in the junior year won third in the Carpet Competition contest. He graduated from the Baltimore Colored High and Training School in the class of 1906 and entered Brown in the fall of the same year. The Gaston medal is for the best original oration in English. McDaniels subject was "A Plea for Liberia." McDaniel's's address was delivered forcefully and impressively. He told of the eary history of Liberia and the plans-of Jefferson and the leaders in the American colonization movement to give the negroes born in this country freedom and to establish them in a country where they might govern themselves unmodified by white men. He said that the negro, immigrants who went to the United States, any of them argued that the Pilgrims who landed in Massachusetts in 1620 did. He asserted that the negro's heritage were slavery, ignorance and superstition, and that they carried with them slave-inherited capacity to work. "The founding of the Republic of Liberia," said McDaniels, "tested the efficiency of the black man to govern himself. He is capable of advancement as can be shown by the progress. that has already been accomplished in the founding of universities and school and the advancement in the industrial lines" $ ^{1} $ He urged the assistance of the United States to advance the infant republic because of the infringements already made upon it by France and England, which he claimed, are bleeding the country for the sake of money. He declared that the commissioners appointed by the United States to investigate the conditions of Liberia found that the independence of the republic was being threatened, that the Liberians had been successful in civilization, that progress had been made there and that above all the Liberians were deserving of success. McDaniels spoke with a deep voice that was full or conviction, and delivered his speech without one moment of hesitation. McDaniels will be graduated this year with the Bachelor of Arts degree and will follow work in the educational lines after leaving college. HUMANE MEDAL AWARDED Boston, Miss., May Al.-Master Randall Gray, a colored boy who recently entered a burning building at some risk to rescue his dog, was awarded the humane medal of the Mass-chusets S. P. C. A. at the annual meeting of the Society. (Special to Afro-American Ledger) Hope, Md., May 24—Walter M. Hadd a young barber — this place has been granted a number on an improvement in the "trolley guard dink finder." in use on practically 11 street cars of the large cities. The Improvement makes it practically impossible for the trolley to slip from the wire, and As yet only a serial number, has been granted, but the letters, parent will follow in the course of a few months. E D. Moore, Commissioner of Patents, it is week issued to Mr. Hart the number 557210 on his patent. Former Secretary of American Legation at Liberia, Visiting Friends in Washington (Special to Afro-American.) Washington, May 26—Mr. George W. Ellis, accompanied by his wife, has returned from Monrovia, Liberia, where for the past eight or nine years he has been serving as Secretary of the American Legation. He was succeeded recently by R.C. Bunday, of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis are the guests of Register and Mrs. Veeton. Atlanta, Ga., May 28—In an exchange of shots between A.R. White and John Henry Perkins, two white men, wounded two colored women and one colored man. Only for the presence of the police and the breaking of a severe storm over the city, and the time, the incense was the work of the white men. Fully 500 of them were in pursuit and had captured one man and were about to lay down, him when the police appeared. Washington, May 25. This is commencement week at Howard University. With'n the past few days the graduating exercises of the Trained Nurses, the Teachers' College, the School of Theology and the Department of Music have been held, and the attendance has been large at each meeting. Sunday Bishop J. C. Hartzell, of the M. E. church delivered the baccalaureate sermon. Monday evening; the Commercial College received their diplomas and on Tuesday evening the graduating exercises of the Academic Department was held. Today at noon comes the Alumnui Reunion, followed by the General Commencement at 3.30 o'clock. Degrees will be conferred by President W. P. Thirfield as follows: Bachelors of Diploma, 6; 1; Bach-Doctor of Dental Surmacy, 9; and Thec be delivered Reg. st. of Bachelor of Arts. 20; Arts and Teachers' Bachelor of Pedagogy or of Divinity, 4; Medicine. 28; Doctor of gery, 16; Doctor of Phar Bachelor of Laws, 23; mencement address will by Hon. W. T. Vernon, the Treasury. They Do Not Want A Negro Orphanage Established In Their Neck-o'-The-Woods. New York. May 24. Because of the fact that an orphanage for Negro children will be established on property purchased in Duchess county for that purpose, the millionaire property owners in that vicinity are up in arms and great indignation is being expressed that such an institution should be established here. Near this place is the estates of Frderick W. Vanderbilt. Archibald Roers and James Roosevelt. The extensive grounds of the Vail estate which have been illie for a number of years have been purchased. Textile Mill To Increase Its Capacity. Durham, N. C., May 25. - The Durham textile Mills, a hesley factory started some time ago in this city by Afro Americans, is meeting with such success that it decided to double its capital and working capacity. The factory is owned entirely by Afro Americans, and the management comes from the textile schools of the country. It is the purpose of the Steel Freighters Frank H. Goodyear And James B. Wood In Collision On Lake Huron—The Goodyear, Cut Down Amidships, Goes Down Before Crew Can Seize Life Preservers—Wife And Child Of Ship's Cook Missing—A Woman's Story Of The Disaster. Port Huron, Mich. (Special).—The big steel steamer Frank H. Goodyear, of the Mitchell Transit Company, lies in 40 fathoms of water in Lake Huron, about 35 miles off Point Aux Barques, and probably 18 persons met water graves following a collision between that vessel and the steamer James B. Wood, another steel boat belonging to the Gilchrist fleet. Rush For The Deck. The collision occurred about 6 P. M., in a heavy fog which overhung the lake, and when the two steamers came together the crew of the Goodworm which is reported to have been struck amidships, had only time to beze life-preservers, and only a few could jump overboard before the boat began to fill with water. The cook had just sounded the second call for breakfast on the Goodyear when the crash came and many were in the messroom. All rushed on deck and then the boat began to sink. Some jumped into the water and managed to get out of each of the boat, which was fast falling. Suddenly the Goodyear parted in the center, and the sound which be heard above the whistling of the boat out of sight, carrying all but five down with her. The bow of the Wood was badly stove in, but she rested on her bulkhead, and although some water flowed into the hold, was kept afloat through the efforts of the pumps. Following the accident Captain Gibson, of the Wood, ordered the lifeboats lowered and gave the crew instruction to make every effort to save any of the sailors of the sinking steamer. Within a short time the yawlboat was brought alongside the Wood and five people, Captain Hemenger, Steward Frank Bassett, Mrs. Emma Bassett, Frank Mollick and George Grant, were taken aboard, all in an exhausted condition, caused by their exertions to save themselves and the length of time they were in the water. For more than seven hours the Wood remained at anchor near the scene of the collision, the captain hoping that he would be able to save some more of the crew of the Goodyear. When the fog arose there was nothing in sight and, as his boat was badly damaged and in danger of sinking, also, Captain Gibson decided to return to this port. Record-breaking Crops in Texas. Austin, Tex. (Special). — Carload shipments of peaches and watermelons to Northern markets from Texas points were begun. The peach crop is a bumper one. This year's wheat crop in Texas is estimated at 12,000,000 bushels and the oat crop at 13,000,000 bushels. Grain man say that this year's crops in Texas will be the largest ever known. Bomb Throwing In Spain. Barcelona. — The bomb outrages which accompanied the Ferrer agitation hars ceased with Ferrer's execution until Thursday. There was a awful bang in the Paseo de Gracia opposite the British consulate which alarmed the neighborhood. Fragments showed that a large bomb had exploded. Much damage was done, but nobody was hurt. Volcano. Rumbles Again. Gudalarijara, Mexico (Special).—Loud subterranean noises in the vicinity of the Colima 'volcano are causing much alarm among the people of that section. These rumblings and detonations have been general for some days. It is feared that they portend a violent eruption of the volcano. Grandson Of Paul Revere Dead. Morristown, N. J. (Special)—Augustus L. Revere, the great-grandson of Paul Revere and said to have been the last direct descendant of the Revolutionary hero, died in his home here. Mr. Revere was 52 years old and was the son of Gen. Joseph Revere. He was never married. Paper Strike Settled. New York (Special)—All the striking employees of the International Paper Company will return to Monday morning, under the terms of an agreement entered into between officers of the company and the officers of the Pulp Makers and Paper Makers' Union. American Sailor Stabbed. Toulon (Special) — Sailor Adams, of the United States cruiser New York, is in the hospital ward of his vessel as the result of stab wounds he received in a fight in the "Red Light district" with a French engineer named Marcel, of the warship Michelet. Mercel is under arrest. Adams' injuries are serious. Robbed While They Slept. Newark, N. J. (Special).—While Samuel Vogel and his wife, of Newark, N. J., slept soundly burglar entered their home and stole a handbag containing jewelry worth $10,000, from under the pillow beneath Mrs. Vogel's head and $600 in cash from her husband's pockets. The paid did not discover their loss until they awoke. Vogel, who is a middle-aged shopkeeper, had put the earnings of a lifetime into diamonds. Three Packages, Containing $32,024.24, Stolen. Station Agent At Oil City, Pa., Was Only 200 Feet Away From Office Where The Money Was When The Theft Was Perpetrated—Detectives Believe It Is The Work Of Only One Man. Oil City, Pa. (Special)—Three packages of money containing $32.024.24 were stolen from the Pennsylvania depot here at 3.30 A. M., while John J. Turby, the station agent, was loading baggage onto a Buffalo-bound train. The money was being shipped by the Adams Express Company to Philadelphia. The railroad detectives investigating the robbery are of the opinion that the theft was the work of one man unnaided, who knew that the money was in the depot and who knew just where it was located. The Pennsylvania Railroad pay car arrived in Oil City late and turned over to the day station agent three packages wrapped in manila paper containing $32,024.24, which were receipted for in the name of the Adams Express Company. The money was consigned to the treasurer's office of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia. The packages proved to be too bulky for storage in the small depot safe and Night Agent Truby placed them under a sack behind the ticket counter, covering them carefully. There was no one in the depot at the time. At 3.30 A. M., a Buffalo-bound Pennsylvania train pulled into the station and Truby stepped onto the platform. The door is self-locking. While about 200 feet from the depot office Truby saw by the light of the station platform lamp the office door was not closed. Hurrying back he ran into the office and immediately discovered that the three packages of money were missing. Loudly he attracted the attention of five policemen, who were within a block of the place. A hurried search of the train and vicinity of the station was made with no result. SOCIETY MAN TO PRISON. Convicted At Cleveland Of Attempt At Blackmail. Cleveland, O. (Special).—Harry Morris, the young society man who was convicted of attempted blackmail, left here in custody for Fort Leavenworth. Kan., where he will begin the two-year sentence to which he has been condemned. Morris had been granted a stay of execution, but he waived this, preferring to begin his punishment at once. Mrs. D. O. Caswell, the widow of a wealthy clubman, was the complainant in the case. Morris was convicted of having sent her letters demanding $2,000 on pain of having her house burned and her two children kidnapped. TOWN WIPED OFF THE MAP. Several Fatalities Reported From Oklahoma Storm. Pauls Valley, Okla. (Special).—Maysville, a small town 15 miles northwest of here was wiped off the map by a tornado, and several persons were killed, according to meagre reports. The town of McCarty, near Maysville, was nearly all swept away, and three persons there were killed. All wires are down. One of the hardest hailstorms in the history of this region swept over a stretch of country near here in places obliterating all signs of vegetation. Newfoundland Print Paper. New York (Special). — The first shipment of wood pulp and print paper ever exported from Newfoundland to the United States was received in New York. The importation came in under the new tariff act. The consignment consisted of 940 bales of wood pulp and 1,607 rolls of paper and came on board the Klora. Prepaid His Funeral. San Francisco (Special).—In view of thousands of persons, Nicholas Lichankis leaped 300 feet to his death from the eighteenth floor of the Claus Spreckles Building at Third and Market Streets. His body was crushed into a shapeless mass on the pavement. On his person was found an undertaker's receipt for $75 in payment for his funeral expenses. Victim Of "Third Degree." Chicago. (Special) — Stephen Zacak, 24 years old, who, after 52 hours of almost continuous questioning, during which, it is said, he was not permitted to sleep, confessed to the murder of a policeman," committed suicide. The alleged slayer hanged himself with a handkerchief in his cell. Will Not Wed Jay Gould. London (Special)—Miss Beatrice Van Brunner, who was reported by cable from Paris, about two weeks, to be on the eve of an engagement to marry Jay Gould, second son of George Gould, denied that such an arrangement existed. Boys Played Suicide. Pittsburg, Pa. (Special)—Joseph Klein, 11 years old, was fatally shot and John Allen, aged 17, who admits having shot his companion, and another boy, who witnessed the shooting, declare that the three were "playing suicide." Allen has placed the revolver at Klein's head, instructing him how to commit suicide, when the weapon was accidentally discharged. The bullet passed through Klein's head back of the right ear. BY CONSCIENCE Convicted Sugar Weigher Testifies With Pardon in Pocket. SENSATION SPRUNG IN N. Y. TRIAL Dramatic Moment In The Court- Room In New York When The First Witness. For The Government Shows A Pardon From The President—Story Of The Secret Springs in the Sugar Scales And The Warning Signal Lights—A Mysterious Phone. New York (Special)—Oliver Spitzer, a man whose conscience hurt him, came back to New York like a spectre from the grave, and, with a pardon from the President in his pocket, gave testimony at the trial of Charles R. Heike, secretary-treasurer of the American Sugar Refining Company, who accused the government with to defraud the government in underweights of sugar imports. Spitzer, as superintendent of the company's Williamsburg (Brooklyn) docks, got two years in the Atlanta Penitentiary for his participation in the frauds, but he was quietly pardoned by the President last Thursday, after serving only three years and having more than 300 confessions, he will aid the government in its attempt to convict his former associates. Spitzer's story on the stand did not directly connect Helke with the frauds, but his confession resulted in one new arrest. James O. Brzeniaski, formerly an employee of the Treasury Department and now a private detective, was locked in the Tombs, charged with perjury. Spitzer confessed that he attempted to bribe Brenzinski to conceal the frauds and the latter is alleged to have denied this before a federal grand jury. This apparent conflict brought about Brenzinski's arrest. Spitzer told an amazing story on the stand under direct examination and hurried from the court to the federal grand jury. Then to the attorney that result in his full confession would result in another batch of indictments. He was not cross-examined by the defense because of the peculiar situation created by his sudden appearance as a government witness. Two of the defense's lawyers had previously appeared for Spitzer when he was defendant and for ethical reasons could not now examine. No promise of paradn brought about Spitzer's confession say the federal authorities. His conscience merely hurt him, it was explained, but realizing the importance of his testimony and the legal obstacles likely bar it were he a convict, whom was taken to restore him to citizenship. Bag Of Lead Used First. Spitzer went back to the year 1894 and 1895, when he said an investigation he made developed the fact that the checkers were altering the weights on raw sugar by placing small bags of lead on the beams of the scales, causing the record weights to drop below the actual often as much as 40 pounds on each draft. In addition, Spitzer said, it was also the practice to stuff paper underneath the floors of the scales for the same purpose. He added that when Deputy Surveyor of Customs Vail took office these devices were abandoned and the use of the steel corset spring instead was begun and continued. gun. Spitzer demonstrated in court the use of the bags of lead. He walked over to the sample scale in one of the government exhibits in the case, and indicted on the beam the place where the bag was suspended. The body and the defendants and everybody in the court room followed his demonstration with the closest attention. Testifying regarding the use of the wire spring which superceded the bag of lead, Spitzer said that two styles of springs were used, a heavy one first and then a spring considerably lighter in weight. Spitzer's testimony regarding the weight lessening device of the newspaper, which the scale was an entirely new development and the jury drank in his every work. Helke listened to Spitzer's testimony with tense interest. COLLEGE GIRL AS FLEECER. Worked With Convict And Defrauded Dressmakers. Boston (Special). — Headquarters inspectors are trailing a young woman known as a Radcliffe graduate and admitted to be such by her companion, Frédéric Roland, a former State prison convict, sentenced to 21 months in the House of Correction. The woman is the daughter of wealthy parents, well dressed and spends money liberally. She, assisted by the convict, fleeced fashionable dressmakers, milliners and other tradesmen of more than $1,000 worth of goods. Killed By Boat He Built. Providence, R. I. (Special). — While launching a 20-ton power boat which he had been three years building for his own use, James Savoi was crushed to death and ripped out of nearly all semblance of humanity when the boat holding the boat on the ways broke and allowed the creat to go over him as it entured the water. Savoi was 38 years old. Electricity Kills Trainmen. St. Louis. Mo. (Special)—Two trainmen were killed and their bodies cremated by 33,000 volts of electricity when a Peoria sleeper on the Illinois Traction system collided with an electric freight train near Lovelace, Ill. The passengers in the sleeper escaped with slight bruises. Overhead electric wires fell on the cars in the freight train and set fire to the wreckage. The men killed were caught in the wreckage. Families of Some Officers Wiped Out of Existince. The List Of Injured Probably As Large As The Death Roll—Two Explosion At The Same Moment Completely Destroys The Building—Not Yet Known Whether It Was An Accident Or The Deed Of Conspirators—Searching The Ruins For Survivors. Havana.—Two almost simultaneous explosions of dynamite supposed to consist of 3,000 pounds completely demolished the Rural Guard barracks in city of Pinar del Rio. Fully 100 persons were killed and nearly as many wounded. Most of the dead were rural guards, but the entire families of several of the officers of the rural guard, it is reported, were killed also, as well as several employees of the public works department and residents of the city, on which fell a deluge of masonry and debris from the blown-up building. It is not known yet whether the explosion was the result of an accident or was due to an act of conspirators, but the former hypothesis is considered the more probable. Two Terrific Explosions. The barracks was a massive building of Spanish construction, and occupied an eminence in the outskirts of the city to the north. During the late intervention it was the headquarters of Colonel Parker's regiment, the Eleventh Calvary. Adjacent to the barracks was a long row of officers' quarters. Recently the barracks was occupied by the public works department and four troops of rural cavalry. In consequence of the alarm over race disturbances the government ordered all deposits of dynamite in the city in the possession of contractors for road construction and other public works, to be removed to the barracks for safe keeping. The work of removing the dynamite from the barracks for shipment to the government magazines in Havanna was begun by employees of the public works department, assisted by rural guards, guards. They were engaged in loading cases of the dynamite on wagons when a terrific explosion occurred, instantly followed by another, strewing the central court in which the work was going on with dead and wounded. The whole massive barracks building was destroyed, the adjacent row of officers' quarters was demolished, and the whole northern section of the city was deluged with a torrent of fragments of masonry. The explosion occurred at five o'clock, a few minutes before the men would have quit work and it is generally believed that the first resulted from the accident of a fall of a box of dynamite which was being lifted on a wagon. It is impossible, however, to determine absolutely the cause for the reason that the immediate vicinity was blown to fragments. It is believed that the majority of the wounded are residents of the town, as practically all within the barracks were instantly killed or hurried in the ruins. According to reports received here the mangled remains of victims were found in the streets of the city a mile from the scene of the explosion. There is great anxiety among the residents a large number of the rural garrison at Pinlar del Rio recently were sent from this city, where their families reside. AMERICAN FORCE LANDS. 160 U. S. Bluejackets Arc On Guard At Bluefields. Bluefields, Nicaragua. (Special)—The United States gunboats bumble Paducah landed 160 bluejackets here to protect American interests in Bluefields and to prevent fighting within the town limits. The American force is prepared for any emergency, having an ashore several field rifles and rapid-fireers. This is the first occasion that it has been deemed advisable to send bluejackets ashore from the American warships on Nicaraguan territory. Landing parties were held in readiness on the America ships when -400 unarmed enforcing equipment and the provisional government opposed each other several months ago, but it was not necessary to send the men ashore. WHIPPED GIRLS WITH HOSE. Ohio School Superintendent Held For The Grand Jury. Sandusky, Ohio (Special).—Superintendent C. V. Snyder of the Berlin Heights public schools, was held for the action of the grand jury by George Willinger, justice of the peace, on a charge of assault and battery, based on the whipping of two girl pupils. 411 000 Gone From Army Safe. Washington, D. C. (Special)—Because $11,100 mysteriously disappeared from an army safe at Fort Gibbon, Alaska, coincident with the disappearance of a private soldier, who has not yet been appreciated, Col. George F. Cooke, who was recently retired from the Twenty-second infantry, will probably have to face a court-martial trial. The charge will be lack of precaution in guarding the money. Bond of $1,000 was given. It was shown at the hearing that Professor Snyder had whipped Mabel Ferber, 14 years old, and Marie Elson 16 years old, with a piece of half-12 inch hoose about two feet long, which he kept on hand for making out punishment when, in his opinion, the occasion demanded it. Village Swept By Fire. Saranac Lake, N. Y. (Special) The village of Faust was swept by fire. The damage is estimated at 410,000. 15,000 in Stampede From the Barnum & Bailey Show. CIGAR SETS FIRE TO THE CANVAS. Women Faint And Are Trampled On In Stamp Wasp From Fire Just As Show Was About To Open—Cry That The Wild Beasts Were Loose Added To Terror—Great Spread Of Canvass Licked Up In A Jiffy And Big Poles Fall—One Woman Dying From Shock. Schenectady, N. Y. (Special). Barnum and Bailey's "Big Top," the main tent of the circus, caught fire here from a cigar stump and burned like an overturned hot-air balloon. Fifteen thousand people, who fill the seats to follow, filled out like children at drill. It was an admirable display of discipline and coolness. Manager Bailey, in commenting on the conduct of the crowd, said: "I consider the attitude of the people something marvelous. In all my experience of circus life I have never seen anything like it. At least 10,000 of the crowd were women and children, and they all filed out like veteran soldiers, all perplex, a few of the women all faint, and perhaps a few of the children whimpered, even taken care of by others; the crowd never lost its head. There was no danger for one moment of a stampede." The management attributes the fire to the obstinacy of a careless smoker. Employees who saw him carry a lighted cigar to his seat in the top tier, close to the canvass walls, warned him that he must not smoke. Instead of throwing the cigar away they believe he is behind his back and he is doing brushed the burning and against the canvass. In the event the fire started in his neighborhood and was soon out of control. Spectators first smelt the smoke and, quickly discovering the fire, began to beat at it with their coats. The fire soon reached above their heads and the next effort to conquer it came from the circus employees, who began tearing out huge patches of canvas. Their efforts met with no better success, for the fire, eating upward and soo worked its way to the topmost peak. Energetic men and cool women in the crowd, aided by employees, had already assumed direction of the audience, and orderly files were soon moving steadily from the exits. When a woman fainted or a child shrieked in terror; shouts of reassurance rose and strong arms were instantly ready for support. Not a soul was hurt not an animal was injured. The damage is estimated at $10,000. Excitement Here. Pittsburgh (Special)—Five thousand persons saw Oscar Leroy, of Percy, Okla., fall 2,000 feet or more through the air at Ellwood, Pa., near here, and escape with a broken leg. Leroy, who is an astronaut attached to a circus had made a balloon ascend an hour when he cut loose his waist, which was soaked with the rain of the last 48 hours, it failed to open until the astronaut had almost reached the ground. An hour later, while the circus performance was in progress the grandstand section of seats collapsed carrying down women and children. The tent also fell over the struggling people, though many were thrown into hyperspace, sustained serious injury. Fire Department and people of the community, with canvas men and other circus employees, rescued those buried beneath the water soaked canvas. By a strict party vote the Tawney amendment to the Sundry Civil Bill appropriating $250,000 to enable the President to obtain tariff facts was adopted in the House. The President received the newly appointed Spanish minister, Don Juan Riano y Gayanges. George M. Roberts, of Wellsville, O., claims to be sole heir to George Washington. "Lord" Bereford's ashes lie unclaimed in an undertaker's shop in Washington. The naval bill, carrying appropriations aggregating approximately $134,000,000, in which provision is made for two Dreadnought battleships, was passed by the Senate. The measure carries $3,000,000 more than the bill as it passed the House. The proposed appropriation o $250,000 to pay the expenses of the tariff board, recommended by President Taft, was stricken from the Sundry Civil bill in the House on the point of order by Mr. Fitzgerald, of New York. The Department of Justice is investigating the high price of lumber, with the view of determining whether the so-called Lumber Trust can be reached under the Anti-Trust Law. No new irrigation projects will be started by the government within the next 10 years said Director Newell, of the reclamation. President Taft next week will visit New York, Bryn Mawr, Ada, O., Detroit, Jackson and Monroe, Mich. Before the Senate Committee hearing arguments on the bill for a department of health, Arthur E. Holden, an official of the Federation of Labor, denounced the Bothelehem Steel Company's mills as human slaughter-houses. Domiclo Da Gama has been slated to become Brazilian ambassador to the United States. Representative Longworth, in a speech in the House defending the Tariff Law, advocated a trifur board. Weekly Review of Trade and Market Reports. R. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review or trade says: "The trade movement, taking the country as a whole, continues large. That there is in all the markets—and particularly is this the case in the security market—much disappointment that the extravagant expectations at the beginning of the year are not being fulfilled in beyond question, and this feeling results in a very conservative attitude on the part of both traders and consumers. There is a feeling among some that conditions inseparable from a period of world-wide political and economic transition may be forcing some important readjustments, and the disaffected, with little development. Meanwhile the season is reached when, for some time at least, the drift of things should noticeably be toward improvement." Bradstreet's says: "Trade reports, except in the Northwest west" on the North Pacific coast, are of little gain in activity, and indeed in some lines, such as textile manufacturing, quiet or further curtailment is still the subject of discussion. It is probably true, however, that the evidences of crop and weather improvement came too late in the weeks to be adequately reflected in the present week's reports. At the larger industrial centres, particularly of the East, the evidence is not so strong. However, the unseen tone of many lines or the evidences of further curtailment of operations point to other causes than backward weather having been operative in holding back demands. "Wheat, including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week ended May 19 aggregate 2,918,065 bushels, against 2,933,538 last week and 2,338,894 this week last year. For the 46 weeks ended May 19 exports are 197,927,240 bushels, against 155,002,003 in the corresponding last year. In corn exports the week are 862,636 bushels, against 312,566 last week and 114,696 in 1909. For the 46 weeks ended May 19 corn exports are 26,673,679 bushels, against 28,830,926 last year." Wholesale Markets. New York—Flour—Barely steady, with a small jobbing trade. Receipts, 21,735 brls.; shipments, 6, 810. Wheat—Spot irregular. No. 2 red, 114c. nominal c. i.f.; No. 1 Northern, 119c. % nominal f. o.b. Option market—The wheat market was quiet and prices were lower early on the weak cables and on favorable crop and weather news, but rallied late on covering and at the close was unchanged to % c. net lower. May, 1.15 @ 1.15, closed 1.15; July, 1.09 3-16 @ 1.10, closed 1.09%; September, 1.05 % @ 1.06 % closed 1.06. Receipts, 61,200 bu.; shipments, 32, 483. Corn—Steady. No. 2, 68 % nominal elevator domestic basis; export No. 2, 69 nominal f. o.b. Option market was without transactions, closing % @ % c. net lower; May closed 68; July, 70 %; September, 70. Oats—Spot quiet; mixed, 26@22 lbs, nominal; natural white, 26@22 lbs, nominal; natural white, 26@22 lbs, 46@48½; clipped white, 34@ 42 lbs, 47@52½. Option market was without transactions, Receipts, 42,700 bu. Philadelphia—Wheat—lc. lower; contract grade, May, $1.11@1.13. Corn—Steady; May, 64 @ 64½c. Oats unchanged. Butter—Firm; extra Western creamery, 30c; do., nearby prints, 31. Eggs—Firm; Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts, free cases, 22c; at mark; do., current receipts, in returnable cases, 20½; at mark; Western firsts, free cases, 22; at mark; do., current receipts, free cases, 20½; at mark. Cheese—Firm; New York full creams, choice 14@¾c; do., fair to good, 14@14½. Baltimore—Wheat—c. 0.2 red spot, 106½c; Max, 1.06½; June, 106½c; Max, 1.02 asked. Corn—Spot and May, 64c; July, 67. Oats—We quote, per bu: White, as to weight—No. 2, 49 @ 49½; No. 3, 47½ @ 48½; No. 4, 45 @ 46, Mixed—No. 2, 47 @ 47½; No. 3, 46 @ 46½. Rye—No. 2 rye Western, domestic, 83 @ 44c; No. 3 rye Western do, 77 @ 78; bag lots, as to quality and condition, 70 @ 74. Hay—No. 1 timothy, $20.50; No. 2 timothy, $19.50 @ 20; No. 3 timothy, $16 @ 17.50; choice clover, mixed, $18; No. 1 clover, do, $18 @ 18.50; No. 2 clover, do, $16 @ 17; No. 1 clover, $16 @ 17; No. 2 clover, $14 @ 15. Straw—Straight rye straw, fair to choice, $13; straight rye, No. 2, $11.50 @ 12; tangled rye (blocks), $9 @ 9.50; wheat blocks, fair to choice, $7 @ 7.50; oat, good to prime, $8.50 @ 9. Butter—Creamery: Fancy, 29 @ 29½; choice, 28 @ 28½; good, 25 @ 26; imitation, 21 @ 23; prints, 29 @ 30. Cheese—We quote, jobbing prices, per lb, 15½%@ 16c. Eggs—Prices were advanced ½ c. per doz. We quote, per doz: Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby firsts, 21c; Western firsts, 21; West Virginia firsts, 21; Southern firsts Live Stock. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Cattle — Supply light; choice, $8.30 @ 8.50; prime, $8 @ 8.25. Sheep — Market steady to 10c. higher; lambs, $$ @ 9.50; yearlings, $6 @ 7.25; wethers, $5 @ 6.50; ewes, $4.25 @ 6.25; stockers and feeders, $3 @ 5. Hogs — Receipts light; prime heav- les, $10.05; medium and heavy York- ers, $10.10; light Yorkers and pigs, $10.10 @ 10.15; roughs, $5 @ 9. SALE have for sale a great num and three story homes in L ore. You can buy a home as of a small deposit do ats weekly or monthly, a EPHRAIM MACHT ESTATE AND BAN Macht Building, 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. Veruon 3603 Md. Courtland Not conacted with any other firm. be offered to anyone who detects any person doing the name of Felix B. Pye, Sr. ROBERT A. ELLIOT More's Leading Underwright 506 ROGERS AVE. Balming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all Both Phones. Day or Night. JOHN H. TOADVIL UP-TO-DATE MINERAL DIRECTOR LORS— 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 public for a continuance of the same. Carriage cities 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. Veruon 3603 Md. Courtland 1926. No branch offices. Not conacted 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. FUNERAL DIRECTOR PARLORS- 141 W. HILL STREET, 826 DRUID HILL AVENUE. Wish to announce to the generous public that I am still doing business at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Thauking 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, Café R. Phone: 585 V. Madison, M. Vernon 2578 Main Office. 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 SHE LILY PERSON in this country that has MAKE 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 St. Day morning get a bundle of The Adjgers and go out and sell them, and a RIR 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 We have up and thre ultimore. terms of ments w rent. EPI CAL ES Ma St. Paul 2370. 22 E. Mulbh FUNE BOTH PHONES— branch offices. card will be offered. ROBERT Baltimore 50 bert Embalming specialty. Ruh Both P JOHN FUNE PARLORS Alex. H shall to announce old stand, 578 and hoping for songs, parties and night. Yours, P. Phone: 585 Y- GE GROCHE Butte c. 535 YOU CAN HAVE A PL Eve generally sup the ONLY P to MAKE MEume to be i HUSTLING MONEY but if you are MONEY and to call at the Saturday mo can Ledgers a BOY OR GIR be a great number of ry homes in N. W. can buy a home today ll deposit down and or monthly, as easy M MACHT AND BANKING Building, II E. FAYETTE ST. M. PYE, Sr., Near Calvert DIRECTOR Veronon 3603 Md. Courtland 1926. Used with any other firm. No Agents. Do 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 WO-DATE..... DIRECTOR Y. HILL STREET, RUUID HILL AVENUE. All Occasions. ey, 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, T. Vernon 2578 Main Office. DOLLAND, Manager. & PROVISIONS s and Poultry Mt. Vernon 793-R Sphin 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 to show any number of it only the way to MAKE GOOD MONEY at that MERER and WANT TO MAKE least, 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 not ask them. We have a lot fellows working for us, no, for do the same. Girls can do A Cent To Try It. Office and let us explain how good money. Best Baltimore. GREAT AGITATOR AND POLITICIAN HARD OPPONENT TO DEFEAT. Part Which Individual Effort Plays In Great World Movements as Seen in the Triumphs of War and In the Reign of Peace Exemplified In His Eventful Life. By N. BARNETT DODSON. History records no greater achievements than those which have grown out of individual effort. The triumphs of war, the successful reign of peace, great reformations and commercial expansions have all resulted from individual effort. The abolition of human slavery in the United States is due to individual effort. No great achievement, either in nation; church or state, has come about of itself. Among the many great men of the Negro race through whose individual efforts the race has been helped forward is J. R. Clifford, the venerable editor of the Martinsburg (W. Va.) Pioneer Press. Mr. Clifford, who is now more than sixty years of age, was the first man of our race to be admitted to the practice of law in the state of West Virginia. He has owned and edited the Pioneer Press for more than twenty-eight years. It is perhaps the oldest Negro newspaper in the United States. Both in law and in politics Mr. Clifford is a hard contestant to defeat. His knowledge of the law and his experience as a politician have more than once been brought to bear with telling effect in behalf of our people. It was through Mr. Clifford's efforts that General W. H. H. Flick was defeated for congress in 1886. General Flick ran against William L. Wilson. Mr. Clifford's antagonism to Flick was due, it is said, to the fact that he was the cause of Clifford not being elected as delegate to the national Republican convention which nominated James G. Blaine. The credit of impaneling the first Negro jury in West Virginia belongs to Mr. Clifford. It was in 1897. For this brave act he was knocked down [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. three times in a court of justice. The blood from wounds caused by the successive falls filled his shoes, and he was removed from the courtroom amid great confusion. In the campaign of 1808 he canvassed Berkeley county against U. S. Pitzer, who was defeated by 1,300 votes. All through the campaign he carried a piece of his bloody shirt as a souvenir of his late court tragedy. The day before the election in November, 1808, the spoke to thousands of voters in the public square at Martinsburg with the bloody shirt in hand. On Jan. 23 of this year he was arrested and put in jail for defending a client in court. During the hour and twenty-nine minutes of his jail sentence his client was tried and sent to jail. As soon as Mr. Clifford was released from jail he secured the release of his client. He then preferred charges against United States Commissioner T. T. Lemon and United States Marshal W. D. Brown, with the result that the department of justice dismissed Commissioner Lemon. It is now rumored that Marshal W. D. Brown is booked to be retired for the same cause. Mr. Clifford has had many similar experiences in civic life in his efforts to see that justice be given to those who intrust their causes to him. He is brave and fearless and does not believe in compromising with wrongdoers. During his many years in public life Mr. Clifford has always been found on the right side of all questions and movements having for their object the advancement of the race. These latter years of his useful and eventful life have been and are still crowded with many weighty matters touching the manhood rights of the Negro according to the constitution. Thus is given here a birdseye view of one of the "old guard" of a long list of capable men who came up through reconstruction days—well qualified as a lawyer, conservative as an editor, powerful as a politician, a great agitator and an influential citizen. INTERESTING BALL GAME Played by Government Officials and Prominent Educators at Washington. Prominent Educators at Washington Register of the Treasury W. T. Vernon pitched and Auditor for the Navy R. W. Tyler caught the first inning of a novel game of baseball that was played on the Howard university campus at Washington recently for the benefit of the $15,000 Y. M. C. A. campaign that is just drawing to a close. The prominence of the players brought out the "flower and chivalry" of the nation's capital to witness the game between the Mutts and the Muffs. Some of the other players and participants were as follows: Referees, Professor Kelly Miller and Professor George W. Cook; Judge R. H. Terrill, Assistant District Attorney J. A. Cobb, Professor W. Bruce Evans, principal of Armstrong Manual Training school; Professor E. C. Williams, principal of M Street high school; Professor John T. Layton, director of music in the colored schools; Dr. E. D. Willston, Professor W. V. Tunnell of Howard university faculty, Lawyer T. J. Calloway, Dr. W. L. Board, Mr. Robert A. Pelham, Mr. Charles Hall of the census office and Mr. Garnet Wilkinson of the M Street high school. The score keepers were: Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Lieutenant T. H. R. Clarke, Messrs. Charles Pickett, Z. P. Moore, R. L. Pendleton, John P. Atkinson, G. L. Sydnor and Nathan Bell. The game and the incidents surrounding it were amusing, but evinced the enthusiasm that is shown by all in the interest of the Y. M. C. A. Prominent young ladies and young men were vending candies, chewing gum, peanuts, popcorn and other delicacies to swell the Y. M. C. A. fund. The spirit of the occasion was caught by all Washington. The grounds were well filled, the vendors all sold out, and the Y. M. C. A. fund felt a perceptible increase. LIFE IN NEW YORK CITY. Eliminate Unnecessary Requirements and Go It Single Handed. In some sections of this great land of ours some things are done by this race of ours from born industrial instincts, pride and principle, says Editor James H. Anderson of the New Amsterdam News, New York city. But New York city life transforms the thrifty monarch. Here you must entertain, wine and dine them or neither crowd nor success will attend your efforts. Now, Brother Anderson, the good book tells us that "wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." Neither the crowd nor wine is essential to success. Therefore eliminate both and go it single handed. ON TO PHILADELPHIA FOR PATRIARCHIES' FIELD DAY. City of Brotherly Love to Be the Mecca of Odd Fellows on Memorial Day. Philadelphia will be the Mecca of a large gathering of Odd Fellows on Memorial day. May 30. Patriarchie Chie 78, Atlantic City, N. J., has chartered special cars for its members. It will be field day, and there will be many notable features. The reception in the evening will be held in Musical Fund hall. The best drilled Patriarchie will be presented with a handsome American flag. Major General Ford will be the chief marshal for the parade, which will form on Locust street near Eighth. The Third regiment is made up of the following Patriarchies; No. 1, Philadelphia; No. 2, New York city; No. 5, Harrisburg, Pa.; No. 22, Brooklyn; No. 25, Carlisle, Pa.; No. 30, Williamstown, Pa.; No. 53, Wilkesbarre, Pa.; No. 75, Atlantic City, N. J.; No. 80, Marletta, Pa.; No. 124, Princeton, N. J.; No. 137, Camden, N. J., and No. 167, Chambersburg, Pa. Autumn Leaf Social Club's Reception. The annual reception of the Autumn Leaf Social club, which was given at Arcade hall, Pittsburgh, on Wednesday evening, May 25, was a brilliant affair. Being an invitational function, it easily brought together a class of persons equally agreeable to each other without any intent at discrimination. Such organizations when conducted upon a high and dignified plane began self respect, foster sensible pride and are potent forces for good in the community. Generous Aid For the Coleman Home. The Coleman Industrial Home For Boys will soon be incorporated at Pittsburg. The work of raising funds for the institution has been going on for some time. An organization which merits special praise for its part in the work is the Lindsay club. By persistent effort the club has raised and turned in to the managers of the home $100. A large supply of linen was recently donated. A Sunday school has been started, and the outlook for the institution is bright. The newly elected officers of the Andrew Carnegie Hospital association of Pittsburgh are: Mrs. I. S. Bryant, president; vice presidents, Mrs. William Manly and Mrs. A. Wallace; Mrs. R. M. Jones secretary and Mrs. M. M. irady treasurer. These women are doing a splendid work and are making many personal sacrifices for the uplift of humanity. Their influence in the community is helpful and their example worthy of emulation. 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The manufacture of graphite pencils in England began in 1564, when a valuable graphite mine was discovered at Barrowdale, Cumberland. The mine containing the purest graphite discovered is located at Ticonderaogn, in New York State. The first manufacturer in the United States was William Monroe, of Concord, Mass., in 1812. Another pioneer in the industry was Joseph Dixon, in 1860.—New York American. MINES AND BURIED TREASURES DISCOVERED. MINES AND BURIED TREASURES DISCOVERED. The mineral wealth of the South has hardly been scratched. Untold millions in gold, silver, iron and copper mines await the fortunate man or man who discover their true location. A wonderful instrument called the Magnetic Needle has recently been perfected, which has been used with wonderful accuracy in discovering both mines and treasures. The needle has interchangeable parts designed for use to indicate the particular mines sought for. Lost end buried treasures of money, gold and silver, are located. Successful miners and prospectors use these needles, but in the past they have been difficult to obtain. We understand, however, that the Prospectors and Miners Agency of Palmyra, Pa., handle a complete line of these needles and other mineral rods and would be glod to correspond with anyone interested in the subject. They issue a large catalogue which will be mailed free to anyone, writing them. Address P. & M. Agency, 128 2nd St. Palmyra, Pa. NELSON WALKER, Cincinnati, Built Carpenter & Baker 2123 Division St. JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO Shop 919 Morris between Biddle- and Preston Street P. W. BOOKER, Wholesale and Retail Dealer Ice Coal and wood 1345 WHATCOAT STREET Give us a trial as we want your patronage. The best Burning Coal at the Cherpest Prices. All orders promptly attended to. Open from 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. 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If our friends would only remember that this country is only a small art of the great world in which we we, they would often retrain from brudding their prejudices upon ther people who do not look at things in the same light as they do. It was a graceful thing on the art of the World's Sunday School to make Mr. Washing be member, thereby placing the same class as Mr. Roose-Bryant and others. It was out forceful slap at the local white Washingtonians. Liberator" is the newest app ant for a seat at our Exchange table, and hails from Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love." On the font page is a large double column cut out of the editor, Kev. Montrose William Thronton, D. D. and a whole column of matter, largely in praise of the aforesaid editor. On the editorial page, the editor comes in for a goodly share praise, beside having his name in back type at the head of the col- umn. Now this is what we call the extreme in modesty. The Liberator, however, is welcome to "walk right and sit right down and make it at home" in the editorial sanc- im of the Afro-American Ledger. For quite a number of years, Mr. Charles Stewart one of the best, if not the best Negro newspaper writer in this country, has been contributing to the columns of this paper under the nom-de-plume of Col. J. O. Midnight." It is superius to say that his letters have been edifying, and that the readers in his paper have become acquaint-with people and places that un-different circumstances we would have been in position to place them in touch with. Mr. Stewart will sail for Scotland on the 4th, and promises the readers this paper a letter each week. We are very sure that they will be interesting and it would be well for those who are not regular subscribers to send in their subscription so that they will not miss an issue of paper. "The genial "Colonel Midnight" by no means a pauper, yet it calls amoney to cross the "Big Pond" d if any of the readers of this per feel a desire to contribute something towards the journey of describe that has g given them so en pleasure in reading his unique sales they can se读 it in care of its office and it will be delivered. THE COMMENCEMENT SEASON. commencement season is upon and the colleges and secondary tools will be turning out in large numbers boys and girls to whom world will look very rosy in deed. After spending years in school under the direction and training of teachers, and finding for the first time they are practically free to go where they please and do what they please, and having at best but faint ideas what is before them, it is no wonder so many make mistakes in commencing their future lives. The school is but a training ground, a place of preparation, the real life work is to be taken up and carried to a successful conclusion after school days are over. It makes all the difference in the world as to what ideas of the life to come in after days are instill'd in the school room and also as to what ideas of the future the pupil has when he finds himself no longer a pupil and in training. The leash has been thrown off and he is free. Future prospects look bright before him, and there is not a cloud in his sky. The sun shines with a brightness and a radiance he has never seen before, and he looks upon the bright side of everything. And it is well that it is so. It is like starting out in life with every prospect bright before him, and it is this which gives him strength to be, gain the journey that is going to take him over the rough places of life. It is this that gives him vigor to push and pursue his way, and if he has the right ideas of life instilled in him, will lead him on to victory. Let no young man or woman who comes out of college or high school think because they have graduated and have a diploma in their hands that the world is going to make as much fuss over them six months after graduation as it did at the time when they stood on the stage of the ampitheatre and listened to the plaudits of the multitudes. Six months after the world will have forgotten all about it and will be casting its eyes forward for the next six months to the classes that will go through precisely the same routine as did the last one. The future will be just what each individual determines to make it. It will take a tremendous amount of energy to overcome the friction that this old stubborn world puts up against an individual that attempts to carve his way to the top. The top is there and there is plenty of room when one gets to it, but it will take more than dreaming to get there. We would then advise every student that comes out of school to take this matter carefully into account and remember that he gains the victory, and he only that makes up his mind to pay the price of it. We should not for a moment say a single word that would mean discouragement to any individual. On the contrary what we have said and what we mean to say is that there is everything before the fellow that is determined to have it: With us as a race there are but few opportunities opened to us, compared to what are opened to the more favored race, but the fact that one man and one woman have reached the highest plane is in itself encouragement for those who would follow. Not every man can be a. Douglas, a Washington, an Allen, a Dunbar, but reaching out and upward toward the plane upon which these men stood and are standing they will at least have made much greater progress than if they had never taken either of them for their guiding star. The victory is to him that overcometh. HAS A NEW PASTOR. Rev. Dr. J. Harvey Anderson, statistician of the A. M. E. Zion Church, has been sent to the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church, to succeed Rev. J. A. S. Cole, who takes the place of Rev. M. L. Blalock as presiding elder of the Washington district. Rev. M. L. Blalock was transferred to the Virginia Confidence, and stationed at Petersburg, Va., to succeed Dr. Anderson. Rev. Joseph L. Butler has been transferred from the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference, to the North Arkansas Conference,' and will be either stationed at Pine Bluff or Marion, Ark. Rev. Roy B. Mohr will be stationed at John's A. M. E. Zion Church, McDonogh street. There were no changes in the Washington pastorates. Rev. S. L. Corrothers was returned to Galbraith Church; Rev. C. C. Alleyne to John Wesley, and Rev. W. A. Ray to Metropolitan Church. The next session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference will be held at the Metropolitan Church, Washington. PATRONS' MEETING. The final meeting for the present school years of the Colored High School Patrons' Association was held at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion. Church. Thursday evening. Reform in commencement dresses was discussed at some length. Mrs. Margaret P. Hill is president of the association. Will Meet In New York City In August Next. Through your paper I wish to call the attention of the members of the National Negro Business League, the members of the various local leagues throughout the country, and also the members of our race generally to the fact that the National Negro Business League will hold its next annual meeting in New York City on August 17th, 18th and 19th, 1910. The citizens of New York have already begun to make generous preparations for this gathering. These annual meetings in an interesting degree can be made of real service to our race. They have several values: First: They bring men and women together who are actually doing things. They give a chance for personal acquaintance; a chance for one man to get information and encouragement from the other. Second: Such meetings afford an opportunity for other races to see what our people are accomplishing in the way of making progress. Third: These meetings give an opportunity for a vacation, or an outing of a kind that every man owes to himself and his family once a year. Fourth: At the season of the year when the meeting will take place New York is likely to be a very attractive and comfortable spot, and especially is New York a fortunate place in which to meet because of the many important things that can be seen. Aside from the regular program of the League, which is going to be an unusually strong and attractive one, we are planning to have eminent outside speakers of the white race, and among them we are hoping to have former President Roosevelt. The New York committee is not only preparing to make this a great event star as the League work is concerned, but to surround it with attractions and diversions in a social way that will greatly add to the value and interest of the meeting. I want to urge that our men not only be present in large numbers but in so far as they can that they bring their wives and other members of their families with them. Now is the time for each one to begin to make preparations to attend the meeting. All of the advantages in the way of reduced railroad rates, etc., that can be provided for will be secured. Other announcements giving important detailed information will be made by officers of the League later. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President Illumination For Druid Hill Avenue During The B. M. C. Of Odd Fellows. Councilman Harry S. Cumming has introduced an ordinance appropriating a sum of money to illuminate Druid Hill avenue during the session of the B. M. C. The ordinance was by unanimous consent advanced to the Board of Estimates which must sanction all appropriations. On Tuesday Councilman Cummings appeared before the Board of Estimates and urged not only that the amount of $300.00 named in the ordinance be appropriated, but that the amount be increased to $450.00, which amount Mr. Cummings urged after a conference with Superintendent of Light-McQuen, would insure an illumination of the very best kind. The Board of Estimates unanimously approved the ordinance and granted the $450.00 asked for. Mayor Mahool has signed the ordinance introduced by Councilman Cummings granting the use of the Ice Boat Latrobe to the Old Fellows, for a trip down the bay during the season of the B. M. C. PASTOR CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY. The nineteenth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. Lloyd Reed, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, was the occasion for a special services at the church Monday night. Addresses of a congratulatory nature were delivered by a number of ministers, after which Dr. Reed was presented a head to foot outfit. Pastor Reed has just received the honorary degree of doctor of divinity from the Afro-American School of Correspondence, Washington. The report of the campaign shows that the friends' of the Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air work, mean to see that the needy children of Baltimore shall have a chance to get in the country and have a good time, and that the debt that now rests on their property shall be wiped out. One half of the money just raised has been banked toward the debt and the other half is the beginning of the money needed for the summer work, but much more is needed, and it is hoped the children will hold street fairs, that charitable societies will contribute; that C. E. and E. L. societies and Sunday schools will do their best to add to the Fresh Air Fund. The Circle has on foot a Calico Sale and Supper at the Y. W. C. A. June 8th, 9th and 10th, and a splendid family excursion to Cambridge, Md., on July 8th. All who go are assured a pleasant day. Mrs. F. K. Owens is chairman of the excursion. Tickets will be placed on sale at the regular meeting, June 3rd, Y. W. C. A. Let everybody help the colored Fresh Air cause and make this the banner year. Contributions may be sent to the Presideat, Mrs. Ida R. Cummings, 1234 Druid Hill ave. Miss Ida R. Cummings, President Miss Rachel Carter $2 00 Miss M. Ford, Brooklyn, N. Y. 2 00 Mrs. Falkner, " " 1 00 Miss E. Carter, New Bedford, Mass. 1 00 Mrs. Enoch Pratt 1 00 Mrs. T. M. L. Tiffany 1 00 Miss Oehm 50 Mrs. James Hughes 2 00 Mrs. Janet Davis, Ardsley.on-the- Hudson, N. Y. 7 00 Miss Mary Dorsey 50 Mr. J. H. Nurphy 50 Mr. S. Patterson, St. Dennis, Md. 5 00 Miss Julia Butts, Wesh, D. C. 5 00 A true friend of the cause 5 00 Mrs. Henrietta Allen 1 00 Mr. John Young 1 00 Mrs. Grace McCard 2 50 Miss L. Costen, Morgantown W. Va. 1 00 Mrs. Sophia Holmes 1 00 Mr. Alex. Hemsley 1 50 Through sale of ice cream 3 40 Mrs. Miria Robinson 5 00 Through Mrs. Grady: Mrs. Crochan 10 00 Mrs. Mary Chandler 1 00 Mrs. Cyrus Gwathney 1 00 Mr. Thomas Jones 1 00 Total from President... $63 90 Group A. Miss Mary D. Lansey, Chairman... $3 40 Mrs. Julia Carr... 2 00 Miss Mattie Callis... 5 60 Miss Emma Bright... 3 00 Miss L. M. Thomas... 2 50 Cash... 25 Miss Katherine Hurst... 1 00 Total... $22 50 Group B. Mrs. F. K. Owens, Chairman... $2 00 Mrs. Sara Lewis... 4 50 Mrs. Caroline Owens... 1 00 Mrs. Nannie Hazelton... 2 25 Mrs. Ollie Sewell... 2 80 Through Mrs. Elizabeth Jones... 1 50 and Mr. John Bishop... 5 00 Mr. A. T. Luca... 1 00 Total... 20 0s Group C. Bishop Coppin Here. Bishop Levi J. Coppin is in the city arranging for the payment of the second installment of $20,000 due by Bethel A. M. E. church on the property of St. Peter's Episcopal church, Lanvale street and Druid Hill avenue, which was purchased some months ago by the congregation of Bethel church. Victim of Drowning Buried. The body of Walter Giles, son of the late Charles H. Giles, for many years superintendent of Laurel cemetery, was found in the water off Thompson's Sea Girt House last Friday. The deceased went on a fishing party, and had been missing for a week. The funeral took place Saturday, interment being in Laurel cemetery. Robert A. Elliott had charge of the uneral arrangements. A great deal of enthusiasm is worked up over the track meet in Washington, Monday, May 30th. Are you going with the crowd? The great topic of conversation among the High School lads these days is the chances of the different High Schools in the meet next Monday on Howard's Field. Baltimore is mustering a strong team to represent the Colored High School. Armstrong Technical and M Street High School, of Washington, will have teams in the contests. It is generally recognized that the real fight for first team honors next Monday will be between Armstrong Technical and Baltimore High School. No other schools seem to have a chance to outscore these two. Baltimore is anxious and the boys say they will fight to the finish to bring the "Loving Cup" back to the Monumental City. In the field events Carroll and Gibson are good at the twelve pound shot. Captain Johnson, Cromwell, Hughes and Gibson are high jumping in fine style, and should win honors in this event. The broad jumpers, Wright, Hughes, Gibson and Carroll are covering a distant creditable for High School lads. Mason, Wade, Briscoe, Boley and Murray are expected to gain points in the track events. The Dunbar Athletic Association is expected to spring some surprises. They have been training faithfully and some good material has been developed. Peck, Wilson, Johnson and Boston, old veterans, will prove equal to their tasks, while Bantum, Hubert, Watts, Davis and Webb are able to bring their share of the points. D. A. A., we wish you success and that you will bring back club honors. Rain has prevented the baseball teams from settling the honors this week. Old Sol will by and lend assistance, then you can play off the games. The Y. M. O. A. is getting together some new material and a good team is expected to tug for honors. Trinity is anxious for the league to start. It is also desirous of games. Communicate with the Manager through this paper. The following boys have entered for honors in the Washington meet: Johnson, Curtis, Cromwell, Boley, Gibson, H. Carroll, Wade, Parker Peck, Jones, O. Carroll, Hughes, Dennis, Brown. Wright and Mason. Playground at Druid Hill Park for colored children will be opened June 1st. Contributions that were given so generously in the recent campaign have made this possible. Eve y one should send their children out to play. Mrs. Adleide Green will have charge. It is open daily from 3 to 6. The Catonsville Western Star defeated the strong Morgan College, 12 to 10. The Catonsville Western Stars will play the Ellicott City at Catonsville, Monday, May 30th. A NEW BUSINESS VENTURE Something new in the way of shoe making and shoe repairing, is the Company named above whose advertisement appears in another column. This company not only promises to repair your shoes at a moderate cost, but gives with it a certificate of stock in the Company which is to bear interest. This is a new enterprise and is under the management of Mr. A. C. Paulkner, former manager of Daly's Theatre and the first colored man to establish a moving picture parlor for colored people in this city. Mr. Faulkner proposes to give away $10,000 worth of stock certificates to his customers, this stock is to bear interest, and so every customer becomes a member of the concern. Mr. Faulkner says he has a branch of the establishment in West Africa, at Monrovia, and has orders now on hand for shipment If Mr. Faulkner carees out his ideas his establishment will give employment to a large number of colored people, shoe-makers and others. Special to the AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. Princess Anne, Md., May 26—The commencement exercises of the Princess Anne Academy came to a close this afternoon when the graduating class of 1910 received their diplomas from the hands of President J. O, Spencer, of Morgan College, Baltimore, of which Princess Anne Academy is a branch. The graduates were Walter M. Coleman, Hurlock, Md.; James S. Wells, Chester, Pa.; James M. Wilson, Still Pond, Md.; Miss-s Janie M. Davis, Mappsville, Va.; Bertha Irena Fields, Vinton, Va.; Ethel E Dix, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mary M. Snead, Horntown, Va., in the scientific department, and Lilian Janette Stirling, Lawsonia, Md., and William Driver, Wilmington, Del. In addition to their diplomas all the graduates received certificates in manual training courses. The salutatory was by James Samuel Wells, the oration by Miss Lillian Janetle Stirling, whose theme was "Child Training," and the valedictory by Walter M. Colemen. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. J. Raymond Brown, district superintendent. The principal exercises were held in the Metropolitan M. E. Church. Wanted Her Buried By His Side Lexington, Ky., May 22—Mrs. Margaret Pryor, probably the riches Afro. American woman in this state died at her home in the mansion left her by her master, the late Major E. G. Thomas. Mrs. Pryor was housekeeper for the master of Hiravilia stud for many years, and the money he accumulated will now be divided between the heirs of Mrs. Pryor. His will caused a storm of protest at the time it was made known after his death. A clause in the will provided that she should be buried by his site in the Lexington Cemetery when she di-d. SIGNALLY HONORED. Dr. A. W. Williams is the Only Color- man In The Illinois Delegation To the Charty Conference. St. Louis, May 25—Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, of Provident Hospital and Nurses Training School, Chicago, is here at ending the annual meeting of the National Conference of Charities and Correction, which will close its sessions tomorrow. Dr. William is the only Afro American member of the delegation from Illinois, the other 84 delegates being white. Dr. Williams was appointed by Mayor Busse. LIEUT. GILMER GETS OFF EASY President Taft Will Not Have Him Dismissed From Army— Will Lose Fifteen Points. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, May 26—Through the habit of President Taft of subjecting all Philipine cases to a rigid judicial scrutiny and tempering justice withbv a New York institutions, and preparations are being made to receive the children. So many are to be quartered that the large house which fronts on the main street will be too small and quarters will be established for the overflow in buildings formerly used as stables until other buildings can be put up. murcy, Lieut David J. Gilmer, of the Philippine Scouts, now stationed at Manila will lose but fifteen points in rank. This disposition of the case was learned from the President himself by Judge Terrrell and District Attorney Cobb, who called at the White House last Saturday. It will be recalled that Lieutenant Gilmer was tried and convicted before a court martial some months ago, and was recommended for dismissal from the Army. The Secretary of War refused to approve this harsh sentence and recommended to the President that the sentence be the loss of 25 numbers. After a minute review of the case, President Taft finally made the sentence simply a loss of fifteen numbers. The friends of Lieutenant Gilmer are jubilant over the outcome and feel that it is tantamount to a vindication of his character. Education Must Be A education, and he can get it, for he entered Brown University, in Providence, R I., and while he did not have money behind him he had braim and muscle. hence he was able to do what every Negro can do, work his way through. When he got his diploma from Brown he was appointed one of the teachers in Roger Williams University, Nashville, where he remained four years, and while thus engaged he read some where in the Bible where some man said it was not good for man to be alone, and he thought it meant him so he went to Chicago, and after winning the hand and heart of Miss Eugenia Burns, claimed her as his bride. She remained with him about a year in Roger Williams and he accepted a pition here, so they have been laboring here for 12 years. Four years ago he was appointed president of the institution as I have told you, and is making good. I had the pleasure of meeting the teachers of the school. Mrs. D. E I had the pleasure of meeting the teachers of the school. Mrs. D. B. Harvey is the matron. Then there are Misses M. M. Rogers, principal of the English preparatory department; G. M. Starr, music teacher; Emily Laycock, bookkeeper; Anna Davis, teacher in-English; Mrs. C. C. Smith and Miss Dorothy Manning. The professors are: B. G. Brawley, H. I. Archer, M. W. Bullock, W. J. Bauduit, C. C. Smith, R. L. Van Deman, E. P. Johnson, A. R. Rayford and C. H. Wardlaw. This completes the faculty. I want to take up a whole letter to tell you about Spellman and the work being done there. Miss Lucy Tapley is the president and she is a fine woman. I am proud that so many of our young girls can come in touch with this great woman. Miss Lucy Upton is another teacher connected with the school and a fine woman. The thing that impressed me was to see a southern white woman deliver diplomas to a class of our girls. A Georgia woman, Mrs. P. G. Turner, a member of the trustee board. Mrs P. J. Bryant also made a strong address. I am glad to say to you that the comet did not give me any concern, because I did not know enough about them things above. Well you are supposed to read this letter on Saturday, and one week from this time you will find me on the ocean. I will sail on the steamer Caledonia, Anchor Line. Saturday, June 4, at 3 P. M., going directly to Scotland. My friends are still showing their interest in me and are sending in their contributions. I have received the following amounts: Bishop H. B. Parks, $2; J. W. Strauther, $10; Rev. J. E. Morant, $5; Miss R. B. Jerrick, $2; Dr. W. T. Armiger, $1. I hope to be able to have a letter in the paper each week. I am going to tell you all I see. I will make the following places en route to New York: Danville, Monday night; Lynchburg; Tuesday; Philadelphia; Wednesday; Washington, Thursday; Newark, Friday, and on the steamer Saturday. Should you desire to write to me, send your letter to the office. 307 St. Paul street, Baltimore, Md., and Mr. Murphy will see that it reaches me. I have a letter from a little girl stating that she hoped I would have a nice time, and sent me fifty cents asking that I see fifty cents worth of Europe for her and send it to the Afro-American that she could read it. CRISFIELD HAPPENINGS. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Crisfield. Md. May 26—Sunday was quarterly meeting day at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. Rev. P. J. Jordan. P. E., preached at 11 A. M. and § P. M. Rev. G. S. Springs, pastor of Shiloh M. E. church and a good number of his cloak a tended the 8 o'clock service and thus increased the interest of the srvice. Rev. Dr. Jordan left Monday to attend the commencement at Kittrell college. Rev. Thos. R. Sinkfield is convalesing. Mr. Kinzy Brown has with the assistance of his two sons laid a beautiful cement payment in front of his dwellings. Our people here are now getting busy. --- SUCCESSFUL CANTATA The rendition of Crowning the Fairy Queen presented at Centennial M. E. Church last Monday night, was in every way a success. Standing room was at a premium. The children in beautiful costumes, sang and played to the delight of the great audience and by request will be repeated on Tuesday night. RECEPTION TO REV. J. W. NORRIS Rev. J. W. Norris, pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, was tendered a reception by Stewardesses and various auxiliary organizations of the church last Monday night. After an evening of speechmaking and music a collation was served. In Memoriam In sad remembrance of our dear mother. Cornelia Emerson, who departed this life one year ago, May 25th 1909. Days of sadness still come over us, Tears of sorrow silently flow. Fond memory keeps our mother near us. Though heaven claimed her, one year ago. By Leslie and Alex. My heart is filled with sadness, For the brother I loved so well, We miss him, oh we miss him. With a grief too deep to tell. By his sister Rebecca J. James I miss you dear husband I miss your tender care I miss your smiling face I miss you everywhere. By his loving wife, Margret Madden. In s loving memory of my dear m er Mrs. Nannie Washington, w ed this life 18 years ago, M 10. Love death remembered Eighte ful years have gone Thin e tear drop starts But th of my dear mother Still within my heart. Oh sin: then my life is saddened Since that day my hopes are slain But her voice seems sweetly saying Courage, we shall meet again. By her loving daughter Etna V. Ball, 50 Fifth street Lakewood, N. J. PROF. MOORE IN THE CITY Charles H. Moore, organizer of the National Negro Business League was in the city from Saturday to Monday, the guest of Mr. Harry T. Pratt. He delivered addresses at Payne Memorial and Sharp Street M. E. Churches Sunday. Mr. Moore is now on the Eastern Shore, organizing business Leagues and from Salisbury reports that he is meeting with success. CLAYTON WILLIAMS COMMENCEMENT. The fourth annual commencement exercises of Clayton Williams University were held at Union Baptist church Tuesday evening. Those who received degrees were: Doctor of Divinity (honorary) Rev. Daniel G. Mack, pastor of Macedonia Baptist church; Rev. Samuel S. Crickett, pastor of the Union Baptist church, at Sparrows Point and Rev. Eugene T. Newman. Bachelor of Divinity—Revs. W W Allen, John H. Taylor and William I. Johnson. Mr. John W. Widgeon, curator of the Maryland Academy of Science received the honorary degree of Master of Science. SUMMER BOARD Mrs. William L. Passey, Boarding for summer, by day or week. Five minutes walk from St. George, station on the W. M. Railroad. Short walk from Emory Grove Carline. Locust Cottage, St. George P. O., Baltimore, County, Md. The WALNUT Will re-open June 15, 1910. Imory Grove Electric Line connect Emory Grove Electric Line connects this place,with its beautiful natural scenery, to Baltimore- 800 leet elevation. Cool, good water, excellent board, out door amusements. Address MRS. 8. I. GREEN. Keisterstown, Balto. Co., Md. 3m-My 21 The Ladies are for POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. 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 Mme. J. CREDITT, 1129 Drun'd Hill Ave. Hair Culture, Masseau And Manicuring. Special attention given to indifferent and Slow Growing Hair. All kinds of Hair sold and made up. Dyeing and Bleaching. Customers Treated by Appointments Hours 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. Hours 9 A. M. to 10 P. M. This ad and 15 cents will secure you one box of Mine. Credit:'s Special Hair Pumade. Mrs. Pauline Wharton 2135 Druid Hill Avenue Instructor Upon The Piano Latest Methods The Patronage Of The Public Is Solicited GREENWOOD ELECTRIC PARK Undoubtedly the best Park for your Summer Outing Easiest way to Make Money Without Risk. 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. C. WOODLAND Catonsville C. & P. 54W Cor. S. Caroline and Bank St. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, topic, "A Skeleton in Every Man's Oloset." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. Mr. A. J. Smith, Supt. 4 P. M., Epworth League, Miss 8 P. M., Dr. Shaw will preach a special sermon on: "Some Noted Women of the Bible" before four Ladies' Organizations: Ladies' Aid, Allen A.M.E, Church, Ladies' Missionary, First Baptist Church, Ladies' Missionary from Mt. Wayland Baptist Church, and the Ladies' Aid of Centennial M. E. Church. Special music by the choir. Monday—Grand Excursion in St. Michaels by Centennial M. E, church and her many friends. SOCIAL FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Tessier and Orchard streets Rev. C. A. Belt, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M. Sermon by Stranger. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Rev. Mrs. Nelson choir and congregation. 5.00 P. M., B. Y. P. U. 7.30 P. M., Rev. Dickerson. Mr. C. Augustus Brady Will Address The C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. On Sunday, May 29th, 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. Y. M. C. A. SACRED CONCERT At The Rooms, Sunday, 4.30 EVERYBODY INVITED GOOD MUSIC Sacred Concert and Literary Program at Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School by the Help A Little Club. Sunday, May 29, at 3 P. M. PARTICIPANTS: Address, Mr. Joseph F. Waters, Supt. Waters A. M. E. S. S.; The Imperial Quartette, Mr. Charles Collins and Company; Solo by Mr. Clarence Lowry, of Sharp Street M. E. Church; Recitation by Mr. Rob. Waters, A. M. E. S. S.; Solo by Mrs. Sophia Barnes Alexander, of Metropolitan M. E. S. S. Literary number by a member of Payne Mem S. S.; Solo by Mr. Wm. K. Lee, of Waters. A. M. E. S. S. Bishop Coppin will be present and make an address. Admission Free Good Music Miss Rosie Tydings, Chairman Mr. Thad, Copeland, Super M. Laud, Copeland, Sip Miss Laura Campbell, Sect. Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D. Pastor The Annual Sermon of Electa Will be held at First Baptist Church, cor. Caroline and McElderry streets, Sundav May 29 1910 at Soclck P. M. The members of all Chapters and the Master Masons are cordially invited to be present. Please meet in the basement at 7. 30 P. M. Hon. Lady Anne S Banks,Matron Sir Knight. Geo B. Brown,Patron Hon. Lady Carrie Jackson Sec. of Committee. 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. James H. Marshall, W. Mess. Anna H. Queen, Sec'y. Rev. L. W. Briggs, Pastor. The Prize Jewel Contest that was to have been given by Amazon Court, No. 10, O. O. C., K. of P. at Pythian Castle, St. Paul and Pleasant streets, Thursday evening, May 19th, was postponed. It will be given on Friday evening, June 3rd. Those that have tickets can use the same for June. 3rd. Good music in attendance. Admission 15 Cents. W. C. Carrie L. Lilly. W. R. D. Hattie Barnes. A Grand Reception Will be tendered Robert. J. Noel 1st Sergeant, Company M. 10th Cavalry, U. S. A., in honor of 30 years of service in the U. S. A. At First Baptist Church, Caroline and McElderry streets Monday Evening. May 30th, 1910. Admission 10 Cents Rev. P. C. Neal, Pastor. James Dickerson, Church Clerk For Rent—A house at 1707 Brunt street. Ready furnished, to colored family. Apply after 6 p. m. For Rent—A Furnished Room 621 W. Biddle street. 2t Stock For Sale. Make me an offer on five shares capital stock, Metropolitan Mercantile Bealty Co., par value $25.00 per share. Apply to L. W., care of Afro-American Office, 307 St. Paul St. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. 9.30 A. M., and 2.30 P. M., S. S. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor subject: "Mt. Sinni and Mt. Zion." 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 F. M., Sermon by Rev. M. W. Clair Ph D., to the Alumni of Morgan College. Trustees' Rally, Sunday June 19. Strangers cordially welcomed. Chas T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E L. ST. MATTHEW'S M. E. CHURCH, E. 23d St. near York Road. Rev. J. C. Love, Pastor. Sunday, May 29th, 1910. 11 A. M., the opening sermon of the dedication of our church will be preached by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., The Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes of Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church choir and congregation will be with us. 7.00 P. M., Closing of the League 8 P. M., The Rev. J. H. Goodrich of Ellicott City, choir and congregation. Let no one tail to come. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by that Disciple Jesus Love. 3.00 P. M., Sundav School. 4.00 P. M., W. C. Tongue. 5.30 P. M., Union Prayer Meeting 8.00 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor from the 41 chapter of Genesis Dont fail to hear him W. C. Tongue, Supt. Miss E. Cooper, Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH M. Ehlerry St. & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 9.00 Class Meeting, D. I. Fowler, leader. 11 A. M., Rev. David Johnson. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., All the bands are expected to turn out and a special sermon by the Pastor and a reunion Prayer meeting. Sunday Morgan College Day, all members are requested to turn out. 600 P. M., Epworth League. 800 P. M, Rev. Joseph Barnes. Monday night, Concert. Admission 5 cents. All are welcome. John M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. JOHN WESLEY M. B. CHURCH Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Rev. W. H, Gaines, D. D., Pastor. A Great Reunion Service of the Membership. Sunday, May 29th, 1910 9.30 A. M., Sunday School. 11 A. M., Preaching and Holy Communion. 1.30 P. M., Dinner served in the Lecture room. 3 P. M., Union Loveeast conducted by Rev. A. Young, of Whatcoat [King's Hill] Epworth M. E. Church. 8.00 P. M., Great Platform Meeting. Mr. I. P. Brown, Presiding. When addresses will be made representing the several departments of our local church work. Every member of John Wesley will please favor us with your presence. Bring your friends with you. A very cordial welcome awaits strangers and visitors. You cannot afford to deny yourself of Great Blessing in store for you at old John Wesley. Mrs. Sophia Holmes, Chairy of the Committee of Arrangement. Mrs. Mary F. Smith, Pres. of Ladies Aid Society. Mrs. A. Ferby, President of Stewards' Anxillary. Mrs. Macer, President Dorcas Circle Miss Theckla Henson, President of Eruber Circle. Mr. T. H Lee, Pres. Ep. League. Mr. J. T. Gross, President of the Brotherhood. Mr. A. J. Reed, Rec. Secretary. Mr. A. L. Boye, Sec. Trustee Board Mr. E. Hughes, S. S. Supt. 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. Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. Iane Milligan, Pres. E. L. SHARP STREET MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Streets, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, D. D., Pastor Grand Union Services, Whatcoat M. E. Church, 'King's Hill' and Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church. Sunday June 5th, 8 P. M., Rev. Alfred Young, will preach his famous Railroad Sarmon. Choir of 'King's Hill' will render special music. Great Tune, Get Aboard. Everybody come. Gates' Pharmacy Cor. Carey and Pressman Sts. Madison 4125. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. Lincoln Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines. D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School session 6.30 P. M., A. C. E. League. 8 P. M., Sacred Concert by Trinity Class Leaders. T. J. Holliday; Supt. Miss A. L. Martin. Pres. A. C. E. L. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets J. G. Martin, Pastor. Sunday Services, May 29. Big Tribe Rally Day 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. Subject: "The Promised Land" Sermon to all the tribes of the rally band. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Services conducted by Rev. S. II. Norwood, the choir and congregation of St. Paul church. 8 P. M., All Captains must report after the sermon. Roll call by Tribe and Captain. Monday, May 30, May Queen and Pole Plaiting by the children. Mrs. Rosa Martin, Manner EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Bethel Day. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.00 P. M., Alien C. E. League. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Bishop W. H. Heard, D. D. The Bishop will lecture on Monday night, subject: "Africa, the People, their Customs and Habits." Silver Offering at the Door. All are invited. Classes--Sunday at 6 A M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 Herbert Frisby, Supt John Murray, Pres. of League. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street near Pine Rev. J. C. Waters, D. D., Pastor 11.00 A. M., Preaching, subject: "Did They Die in Vain." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., Allen Christian Endeavor. 8.00 P. M., Preaching, Subject: "The Devil's Holiday." Class Meetings—Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings. All are welcome 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. Special program rendered by some of the best local talent. 800 P. M., Preaching. Bishop L. J. Coppin will be present at each service. All are cordially invited to be present and meet him. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton, Pastor. 11 A. M., The Pastor will preach subject: "The Celestial Highway Disclosed to View." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.45 P. M., The Pastor will preach to the Guy Post, G. A. R. PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, Penna. Ave. near Dolphin Street Rev. J. Harvey Anderson, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by Pastor. 2.30 P. M. Sunday School. 4 P. M., Class Meeting. 6.30 P. M., V. C. E., Arminta Cox President. 7:30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. All are cordially welcome. ST. MATTHEW'S A. U. M. P. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Aisquith Rev. J. T. Molock, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Bro. George Johnson. 2 P. M., Sunday School 5 P. M., Christian Endeavor 8 P. M., Sermon by Rev. S. Lewis Dixon, subject: Thinking for Christ Text: St. John 5:39. J. H. Townsend, Supt. S. S. Mrs. Mattie Burley, Pres. C. E. Miss Ida Gray, Sec. 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., Preaching by a member of the M. P. Conference. 2:00 P. M., Sunday School 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor 8 P. M., Sermon by a minister of the M. 1. Conference, now in session at Mt. Calvary church, Towson Cor. Dolphin and Etting Streets Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, D. D., Pastor Sunday, May 29th, at 8 P. M. Grand Army Memorial Services The G. A. R. Posts of the city, white and colored, and the Women's Relief Corps, with the D partmnt of Maryland Staff, will assemble in Sharp S. Church for a sermon to be delivered by the Pastor, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes. The celebrated, choir of the church will render special music for the occasion. The public is invited to join with us in honoring those who won the freedom of the race. Beats The Comet. "Hello! Is this the gas company?" "Yes, sir." "Well, say? Did you read in the papers that the tail of Halley's comet is composed of as?" "Yes, but what has that?" "And did you notice that it was measured as being $15,000,000 miles long?" "Yes, sir, but what?" "Nothing. I just wanted to say that if the astronomers measured it with this meter in my house it would be 40,000,000 miles long."—Chicago evening Post. Unsightly Complexions. 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Corp., sole proprietors, Boston, Mass., for their free Cuticura Book, 32 pages of invaluable advice on care and treatment of the skin, scalp and hair. A new $200,000 city court building is to be constructed in Melbourne. For COLDS and GRIP. Rick's CAPDIDINE is the best remedy relieves the aching and feverishness—cures the skin and normal conditions. Ice, ice and ice, and drug stores. Of 10 dyes used for Easter eggs, four were found to be poisonous. Try Murine Eye Remedy For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. It Soothes Eye Pain; Murine Eye Remedy Liquid, 25c. and 50c; Murine Eye Salve, 25c. and $1.00. Steel ornaments are very much used. Buy "BATTLE AKE" SHOES. Boys And The Farm. An old farmer's two sons were anxious to leave the farm and work out their destiny in the city. The farmer wanted to keep the boys on the farm. So he sent them to an agricultural college, one to learn plant breeding and general agriculture, and the other to take a course in animal husbandry. The result of this experiment was that each boy took a great fancy to his specialty and a great interest in the knowledge of it. The science of farming is very attractive. It lets one into a knowledge of the beautiful laws of nature, and gives a charm to all his work. This is the way to knock out the drudgery of farm life and give one broad views. The agricultural college is today our greatest public institution. It takes much of the drudgery out of farm work by putting intelligence in it. The farmer is the real producer, the real benefactor in trade and commerce, and it is more sensible to encourage his development than that of any other class. There is no kindlier fortune for a boy than to get him interested in farm experience. He is pretty certain to attain to great worth.—Ohio State journal. Didn't Lose Her. A young men was timidly courting a pretty girl. One afternoon, in the garden, he scraped up courage enough to ask in a tremulous whisper for a kiss. "A kiss!" she said. "You ask me for a kiss? Now, applied to the hand a kiss signifies respect. On the forehead it denotes friendship, Upon the lips it denotes all things—or nothing." She paused pensively, then went on: "You may, since you wish it, kiss me. You may express yourself in one kiss. Proceed." The timid young man, red and confused, pondered. "I mustn't lose in her!" he muttered to himself. "Where, then, shall I kiss her?" His meditations were interrupted when a pretty whistle. It was his lividity, her red mouth puckered into the shape of a rosebud, her hat pulled down over her eyes, hiding her forehead completely, and her hands were thrust up the wrists in the pockets of her jacket!—Answers. During 1909 Chille produced 18,179 tons of copper, as against 19,463 tons in 1908. A Breakfast Joy— Sweet, Crisp, Golden-Brown Post Toasties Ready to serve from the package with cream—no cooking necessary. "The Memory Lingers" Pkga. 10c and 15c. POSTUM CEREAL O.C. LTD. Battle Creek, Mich. HISTORY OF THE STRUGGLE. Congregation Which Started In Little Frame Dwelling House Forty-seven Years Ago Burns Mortgage on Edifice Valued at $47,000—Large Financial Obligation Finally Settled. The annual reunion of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn was one of the many highly interesting events which occurred during the week ending May 21. The auditorium of the church was crowded far beyond its seating capacity. Aside from the usual features of the reunion, the great attraction on this occasion was the burning of the mortgage. The church was organized in 1847 with but few members. It began in a little frame dwelling house on Concord street. The Rev. Samson White, long since deceased, was its first pastor. As our people came up from the south in large numbers the congregation and membership grew in like pro- [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] THOMAS P. MOSELEY. portion. When the congregation grew too large for the place a church building was secured on Canton street, where the church remained until 1889. By this time the congregation was quite large, and the church under the pastorate of the late Rev. William T. Dixon was in a flourishing condition. More room was needed, and the Canton street property was sold for $15,000 and the present building on Duffield street purchased for $40,000. This property is now valued at $48,000. It is clear of debt, and the church has a handsome cash balance and a membership of 1,135. There are many members still living who united with the church forty years ago. To them as well as the younger members and officials the burning of the mortgage was indeed an occasion for great rejoicing. The Rev. William T. Dixon, whose death occurred June 3, 1909, became the pastor of Concord in 1863. At the time of his death there remained only $3,000 of the $40,000 to be paid, a part of which was then in hand. Within the past ten months the remainder has been contributed by the members and congregation and paid. Out of respect for Dr. Dixon's long and faithful services to the church the members voted to credit the full payment for the property to his pastoral record. Previous to the burning of the mortgage at the reunion Rev. James H. Gordon, superintendent of the Brooklyn Howard Colored Orphan asylum, who is a member of Concord, conducted the following program: Organ voluntary, Professor J. F. R. Wilson, coronation hymn, led by the choir; invocation, Rev. Richmond A. Royster; vocal solo, Mrs. Surah F. H. Russell; Scripture lesson, Mrs. Anna A. Perkins; vocal solo, Clarence Boden; brief historical sketch of the church, the Rev. Dr. L. J. Brown; information from absent members, Church Clerk P. H. Fisher. Part 2.-Organ solo, Mrs. George E. Wibecan; trustees' annual report, Graham H. Carter; anthem by the choir, led by Professor P. Albert Myers. The mortgage was presented by Thomas P. Moseley, treasurer of the church, who in a brief statement said that the last dollar which the church owed on the property had been paid and that this was the last mortgage. The master of ceremonies in turn presented the mortgage to Mrs. Isubella Brown, the oldest living member of the church in point of membership Mrs. Brown was accompanied by Mrs. Elsie Sweeney, Mrs. Nancy La Motte and Miss Hester S. Mangin, the next in rank of membership. These four members were surrounded on the pulpit by the deacon board. The mortgage papers were placed in a wire basket which rested upon a tray which was held aloft by the four members and was lit by Mrs. Brown. The trustees' annual report as presented by Secretary Graham H. Carter showed receipts for the fiscal year of $,865.50. Of this sum $1,385.17 was given for charitable purposes. The Sunday school contributed $628.50. After defraying all expenses the school has a surplus of $206.82. Frank Forrest and Mrs. Harley Tomlinson Generously Remembered. We are pleased to note that the Carnegie hero fund commission has duly recognized the brave deeds of Frank Forrest and Mrs. H. Tomlinson of Wadesboro, N. C. In August, 1909, while the Pee Dee river was in flood, Colonel H. G. Myers of Memphis and A. J. Little of Little Mills were going home, traveling in a buggy, and attempted to cross the river. They were in the ferryboat, which was in charge of three Negroes, Frank Snuggs, Jule Snuggs and Oscar Colson When about halfway across the river the front chain slipped its fastening, running the front end of the boat downstream until it was at right angles with the current. The current was running very swiftly and overturned the boat, and it sank. The occupants of the boat, with the exception of one of the boat hands, were swept away by the current. On the bank of the river at this time were Mrs. H. Tomlinson and Frank Forrest. Negroes. They immediately took a small rowboat and went to the aid of the party. Oscar Colson was clinging to the sunken ferryboat. Tomlinson and Colson were both drowned, and Forrest was swept off the boat and down the stream. Later his son, Greely Forrest, rescued Frank Forrest, and the two together went back to the wreck and brought off all who were alive. Neither Colonel Myers nor Mr. Little was injured. Shortly after this the Rev. T. W. Chambliss of Wadesboro brought the matter to the attention of the Carnegie hero fund commission, with the result that an investigation was made and a full report of the incident sent to the commission at Pittsburg. The outcome of this investigation is that the commission has given bronze medals, one to the family of Harley Tomlinson and the other to Frank Forrest. In addition to the medals, the commission has awarded the widow of Harley Tomlinson $15 a month as long as she lives, and Frank Forrest gets $500. TRUE REFORMERS ACTIVE. Working to Have Delinquent Members Paid Up by June 4. President William L. Taylor of the Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, will make his annual visit to the northern grand division of the order the second week in June. On Thursday evening, June 9, the New York division, of which J. H. M. Taylor is chief, will hold a grand mass meeting. Members of the order in Greater New York are looking forward to the occasion with much interest. There are about 000 members in New York city alone. Chief Taylor has been at the head of the work in New York for about fourteen years and has managed it well. The order is also quite strong in Brooklyn. James H. Crawley is chief, and during his administration the membership has greatly increased. A movement is now on foot to have all delinquent members pay up their back dues by June 4, so that there may be no decrease in membership when the president comes to review the work. SOCIAL EQUALITY AS SEEN IN HOUSTON, TEX. Business White Men and Negro Women of the "Underworld" Characterized as Privileged The Houston (Tex.) Freeman in its issue of May 14 says that white men and Negro women are privileged characters and can do as they please is very forcibly illustrated by the "joy ride" indulged in Houston the first of the week, when a party of four white men and four Negro women went out autoing in broad daylight in Mr. F. E. Pye's automobile. If this isn't social equality we don't know what to call it. On the other hand, however, Negro men and white women are slaves, it meaning death and ostracism to them should they even imitate associating together as did those white business men and Negro women of the under world. Editor C. N. Love is a Houstonian, and he ought to know. But there is one thing certain about this whole business of personal contact between white folks and colored folks—the cannot be legislated apart. If the persons in question were agreeable to each other and their motives for so associating were beyond suspicion, so let it be. We would not uphold immorality in any class of persons, whether rich or poor, white or colored. Automobiling in broad daylight is all right, but will the sagacious editor please explain the term "white business men and Negro women of the underworld?" Tell us. Brother Love, the difference between the contracting parties. Women's Clubs to Meet In Geneva. The executive committee of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs is making extensive preparations for the forthcoming second annual session, which will be held in Geneva. N. Y., July 5. Mrs. Frances R. Keyser, superintendent of the White Rose Industrial home, in New York, is also president of the State federation and brings to the work years of experience. Miss H. Cordella Bay is the efficient secretary. Sunday = School INTERNATIONAL LESSON COMMENTS FOR MAY 29. Subject: The Multitudes Fed, Matt. 14:15-21; 15:20-39—Commit Verses 19, 20. GOLDEN TEXT.—"Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life." John 6:35. TIME.—Summer A. D. 29. PLACE.—Near the Sea of Galllee. EXPOSITION.—I. Jesus Healing the Lame, Blind, Dumb, Maimed and Many Others, 29-31. Jesus had withdrawn into the parts of Tyre and Sidon that He might have more seclusion, but even there they sought Him out (vs. 21-28), so He returned to the Sea of Galllee and went up into the mountain. But even there the multitudes followed Him. They came to Him because there was no one else to whom they could go. They brought their hopeless, helpless cases to Him and cast them down at His feet. They seemed to be in despair, but there is nothing too hard for Him; lame, blind, dumb, maimed, though they were, "He healed them." We have an equal warrant for bringing all our helpless cases to Him (Heb. 13:8; Jas. 5:14). "The multitude wondered," but we are not told that they were converted. They actually saw the dumb speaking, the maimed healed, the lame walking and the blind seeing. They gave the glory to Whom it belonged. It is significant that God is here spoken of as "the God of Israel," it was Jehovah, God of Israel, who had promised to heal His people (Ex. 15:26, A. R. V.), H. Jesus Feeding the Hungry, 32-39. The multitude that surrounded Jesus had no real appreciation of Him. They were not after the truth, but after the loaves and fishes (cf. Jno. 6:26, 27). But they were deeply interested, they continued with Him three days, though their small supply of food was now exhausted. Unworthy as they were, Jesus was moved with compassion, and He has compassion on the hungry multitudes to-day. The disciples were filled with dismay at the suggestion contained in His words that the multitude must be fed (cf. Num. 11:21-23; 2 K. 4:42; 8:2). To set them to thinking, and to prepare them to appreciate what He was to do, Jesus asked them how many loaves they had. With only seven loaves and a few small fish, Jesus commanded the multitude to sit down. They did as they were told. It was well that they did, for they were fed and filled. It always pays to do just as Jesus bids us, no matter how unreasonable the command may seem. The seven loaves and the fishes were utterly inadequate for such a crowd, but Jesus took what there was and multiplied it. Jesus always uses what we have, no matter how inadequate it is in itself, to the task in hand. The disciples did not have much, but they put all they had in His hands. When we do put all in His hands, He will bless and multiply it and use it, and He will not use it until all is committed to Him. As little as there was, Jesus gave thanks for it. We, too, ought to return thanks every time we eat (Rom. 14:6; 1 Cor. 10:30; 31; Col. 3:17; 1 Tim. 4:3-5; Acts 27:35). There was something deeply significant in the manner in which our Lord returned thanks at meals, so significant that the disciples recognized Him after His resurrection by the way in which He returned thanks at the breaking of bread (Lu. 24:30, 31; see also Jno. 6:11, 23). He gave thanks not only for the seven loaves, but later also for the few small fishes (cf. Mk. 8:6, 7). The few small fishes did not seem of much account, but Jesus took them, returned thanks for them and multiplied them. Our possessions oftentimes seem so small that it does not appear as if it was worth while to put them in Jesus' hands, but there is nothing so small that if we put it in Jesus' hands, He will despise it and use it. As few and small as the fish were, He commanded to set these also before them (Mk. 8:7). As large as the multitude and as small the quantity of food that was supplied, there proved enough for all, "they did all eat and were filled." No one goes away empty from Christ's table (Ps. 23:11; Phil. 4:19). But Jesus would not have bountifulness teach us wastefulness; they took up the broken pieces that remained (Mk. 8:8). When they were filled, He sent them away, and not till then (Mk. 8:9). This is a separate miracle from that of the feeding of the five thousand in the 14th chapter. There is a tendency among modern critics, when one Gospel records a miracle or a parable and another records another miracle or parable much like to it, to take the ground that they are two different accounts of the same miracle or parable, but in this case Matthew and Mark record both miracles and thus show the untenableness of this modern theory. A Resting Place. It is a great thing to come to Christ—it is the turning point of life; and it is a great thing to abide in Him in the storm and conflicts and terrors of the world. Safe to the hidden house of Thine abiding, Carry the weak knees and the heart that faints: Shield from the scorn and cover from the chiding. Give the world joy, but patience to the saints. It is a great thing to come to Christ; it is a great thing to abide in Him; but from His point of view the object of our coming and of our abiding is that we should go. He wants us as His messengers, as His fellow-messengers; His purpose is that, abiding in Him, we should be the fruit which is for the healing of the nations; that we should be the communicators of the light which shines upon the people who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. If I do not go, I am like an untimely birth, or I am like a seed which has rotted in the ground. He hade me come. He encouraged me to abide, in order that I might go—Normal Christian. The provided image is a graphic design and does not contain any chart, graph, or data to be converted into a table. 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The amount needed is but a pittance, when you consider what great good will be derived by this poor mother and her six little tots. It is the duty of every one of us to give these little people a chance to grow up strong in God's open air. Do not let this appeal fall on dull and heavy ears. The Afro-American would like very much to have the credit of having secured this amount. Now who will help? All contributions will be published in these columns. Sparrows Point makes the follow ing contributions to this very worthy cause through Mr. Luther Wilson, 810 1 Street. J. L. Wilson.....$ .50 Andrew J. Jones.....25 Mrs. Mattie Jaycox.....25 C. H Shepperson.....50 George M. Hicks.....25 E. H. Wilson.....25 Lily Wyatt.....25 Rev. Tnomas Harris.....10 Total $2.35 Miss Rose Murphy.....50 Previously reported.....1.00 Total to date.....$3.85 Twenty-two dollars more is needed. Let us have that amount as soon as possible. Baltimore ought not to let Sparrows Point get ahead in this laudable effort. A COMET PARTY. The Comet Party, given by Miss Marie Ward, at 500 Dolphin street Saturday afternoon, in honor of Prof. and Mrs. T. A. Parker, who will sail next Monday for Liberia, Africa, and Miss Rebecca Marvo, of Washington, D. C., was a most delightful affair. Among those present in addition to the honored guests were: Misses Martha Johnson, Florence Brown and Sedonia Dorsey, Misses C. J. Woodland, Royal Anderson, Albert Kelly, Chas. C. Woodland, R. N. Moore and Wm. Proctor. ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF MORGAN COLLEGE. The annual commencement exercises of Morgan College will begin Sunday morning and continue until Thursday evening, when the graduation exercises will take place at Sharp Street Memorial Church. Bishop Earl Cranston, of Washington, will preach the baccalaureate sermon at Metropolitan M. E. Church this Sunday morning, and the alumni sermon will be preached at night by Rev. Dr. M. W. Clair, of Washington, at Asbury Church. ANNUAL SESSION OF COLORED METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH. The sixty-third annual session of the Colored Methodist Protestant Conference opened Wednesday at Mt. Calvary M. P. Church, Towson, and will continue until Monday, when the president Rev. Dr. B. W. Scott, will announce the appointments for the ensuing year. The conference organized by electing Rev. B. H. Knight as secretary; Rev. Joseph Ray, assistant secretary; Rev. W. H. Bradley, treasurer, and Rev. Alfred Baker, book steward. Rev. Joseph Ray, of Washington, preached the conference sermon Wednesday night. The reports were received from churches Thursday afternoon. In the evening the Mite Missionary Society held its annual meeting, Mrs. Redman Gray, presiding. Dr. Scott will preach Sunday morning, and in the afternoon, and at night special services will be held. Prof. T. R Parker, who has accepted a position in the College of West Africa, at Monrovia Liberia will sail from New York today for Liverpool. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Parker. STOKES & DERRY'S Eau De Quinine Hair Tonic Has pleased hundreds of Palti- moreans and will please you Sold Everywhere Manufactured only by STOKES AND DERRY Druid Hill avenue and Oxford street Baltimore, Md. Your Druggist Can Get It Or A Card will bring one to your home. CLASS RE-UNION Quite a brilliant gathering of Baltimore's young society turned out at Paea Hall on Tuesday of of this week, the occasion being the first annual Class Reunion of the class of '09 of the Colored High School. The program consisted of dancing interspersed with brief speeches by members of the class and responses by the invited guests. A light menu was served consisting of punch club sandwiches and chicken salad ice cream and cake. Several members of the High School faculty were present and in response to a humorous and witty poem composed by Mr Kerr, urged the members of the class to hold such a reunion each year that they might become more firmly united in heart and hand and thus be able to a greater extent to solve the perplexing problems which confront the race. DEATH OF WM. G. STRANGE Mr. William G. Strange, grand tyler of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Masons and at one time supreme chancellor of the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, died at his home, 2429 Etting street, early last Saturday morning after a several months' illness from a complication of diseases. The deceased was born in Richmond, Va., 53 years ago. Some years ago he was very active in local politics and at one time held held a position in the local post-office. In accordance with the dying request of Mr. Strange was held at Shiloh Baptist Church, Tuesday. All the departments of the Masonic order, as well as the Uniformed Rank Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, were represented. Interment was in. Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Robert Elliott had charge of the funeral arrangements. A SENSIBLE CONCLUSION At the regular meeting of the members of the C. Y. W. C. A., on Thursday night, it was decided not to send delegates to the Federation of Colored Women, which meets in Louisville, in August. This conclusion was reached after a full and tree discussion of the merits and demerits of the case. One of the reasons assigned was that it would take money that could be better used for other purposes. It was decided, however, to send a report and the annual dues of $10 SURPRISE PARTY The Rev. Spurgeon D. Davis, who has recently returned home from Gammon The logical Seminary, Atlanta Ga., where he is pursuing a course in Theology, was read-a surprise party on the evening of May 18th, by the young society of Chattolance, in honor of his sale return for the summer. Those who participated in the surprise were: Miss Alice Walker, Chaperone, Misses Alice Watts, Rebecca Young Olivia Wall, Corena Milligan, Nellie Jones, Sarah Hunt, Alice Davis, Messrs. James Jones, James Cwathney, Eugene Jones, William Wall, Stanley Hall, Cyrus Gwathney. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs J. W. Davis, Mrs. Eliza Bell, Mrs. Martha Carrington. Mr. Davis made a brief speech in which he acknowledged his great appreciation for the peculiar honor tendered him by the young people. A good part of the evening was spent looking for the comet. Elected Group Principal. Mr. George B. Murphy, vice-principal of School No. 112, was elec ed a group-principal by the School Board Wednesday night to succeed the late Heber B. Wharton. Mr. Murphy has been teaching since his graduation from the Colored High School in 1880. Grand Contest Entert SHARP STREET MEMORIAL M Monday Evening, May 30 Admission, 5 Cents. SPECIAL FEATURES:—"Best Dealing Contest, Adding Contest, Dealing Contest, Closing exercises of the Under auspices of the Come and enjoy a helpful SPECIAL FEATURES:—"Best Definition of Love" Contest, Spelling Contest, Adding Contest, Declamation Contest, Class Leaders' Contest, Closing exercises of the Epworth League. A Strawberry At Home. A beautiful and unique entertainment will be given By the Federation of Christian Women, Tuesday evening May 31st at 8 P.M. at the Grace Presbyterian Church. Fine Program Admission 5 o'clock 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 Caroline street at S.30 P. M. Sharp. Round Trip Tickets, 25 Cents. Music will be furnished by Brown's Orchestra. 1910 1910 Excursion Season, Baltimore, Md. Str. River Queen Washington Park Str. Jane Moseley 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. May 30. Centennial M. E. Church, St. Michaels [ June 6, Choral Symphony Oratorio- Society, Cambridge. Society, Cambridge. June 7th Pickaninny Band to Easton. Md. July 5th 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. June 5th, Commonwealth Band June 8, Federation Christian Women June 14th, Eastern M. E. Church June 15, Maryland Mutual Im. promotion Society. 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 29th, The Board of Lady Managers of Provident Hospital June 30, Willing Workers of Ames M. E. Church. 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 Presby. Church and Y. M. C. A. July 18, The Baltimore Progressive Building and Loan Association. June 19 Asbury M. E. S. S. July 20 Bethel Council, No. 550, S. Lukes and W. M. M. Society of Bethel Church. Bethle Church. 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 East ern Star. June 3, Huntsmen Band. June 8, Counts of South Baltimore. June 10, Merry Widows, No. 2 and 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, Galanthe K. of P. June 20, Phoenix Bene'l Association June 24, Atlantic Social. July 15, K. of P. Band. Entertainment MORIAL M. E. CHURCH , May 30th, 1910. , 5 Cents. Definition of Love" Contest, Spell- clamation Contest, Class Leaders' Epworth League. The Epworth League. I and pleasant Evening Come and Help Us. Mrs. M. Miner, Chairman. Mrs. E. J. Truxon President. Special Notice MOONLIGHTS. Do you want a share of stock in this company Free. You can get one. We propose to give away $10,000 worth of Stock Certificates, of the value of $1.00 each, each one paving an annual dividend. 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Fayette and Charles streets. 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 H. FOWLER, 1065 W. Lexington Street, Baltimore, Md. Juvenile Troubadors, under direction of Prof. 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 Commonwealt Employee Association Fired Concert at Brown's Grove Saturday, June 5th, 1910 Full Commonwealth Concert Band HARRY CARPENTER, Director Wharf, foot of Caroline street 10 A.M., 1 and 4 P. Round Trip. 25 Cents Band Memorial Day Excursion TO ST. MICHAELS, MD., WEN BY THE TOURIST PARTIES The Centennial M. E. Church Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor. SUNDAY, MAY 30, 1910 On the Palatial Steamer New Starlight ETS : 50 CENTS Children under 12 years, 25 cents BY THE "NEW TWILIGHT ORCHESTRA" or the June Rally. Tickets Now on Sale leavos Millers' Wharf foot of Caroline Street 8.30 A. M. E—Now is the time to lay in your win SUPPLY OF COAL.. 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Baltimore, Md., May 18th, 19 co-operative Company was established and women of Maryland, April 27 exit of the people at large. The call 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. C. AUGUSTUS BRADY, President, 1118 Etting street. DANIEL E. JONES, Secretary, 1507 Orleans Street. JOHN NELSON, Treasurer, 5 5 W. Lanvale Street. JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmera $75.00 FUNERALS $65.00. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plusli, 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. PERSONAL NOTES The members and friends of St. Matthews M. P. Church tendered Pastor Knight a grand reception on Monday night, and are praying for his return. Miss D. E. Gordon, of 1367 N. Carey street, who has been teaching school in St. Marys county, has returned home for the summer. Mr. Cornelius W. Smith, of 1146 N. Carrollton avenue, who has been confined to his home for the past four weeks is able to be out again. All aboard! 8.30. June 8. Friends as soon as I land these 900 passengers, I will call back for the next crowd. Why, the Federation of Christian Women must be trying to take every body in town. Rev. P. H. Butler, of Montclair, N. J., was in the city this week. Mrs. Mae Dorsey and her little daughter, of Philadelphia, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Carter of Druid Hill Ave., this week. Miss Villa Hughes was in Washington last week, attending the commencement of the Freedman Hospital Nurses' Training School. Rev. C. E. Stepteau, presiding elder of the Potomac district, has returned from Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C., where he preached the baccalaureate sermon last Sunday. Rev. J. A. Holmes, pastor of Metropolitan M. E. Church has returned from Winchester, Va., where he attended a funeral of a relative. Cardinal Gibbons will confirm a class at 'St. Barnabas' Catholic Church, Biddle street and Argyle avenue, Sunday morning at 10.30. The annual May procession was held last Sunduy afternoon. Mr. Alphonso Harris, of Washington, D. C., was in the city. Rev. Charles S. Briggs, of Pononkey, Md., was in the city this week. June 8, Caroline street wharf, Palatial Steamer Starlight, Federation of Christina Women. Miss Ethel Jones, of 1218 McElderry street, who was graduated four years ago from the Colored High and Training School four years ago, was graduated from the collegiate department of Howard-University this week. Look at that large crowd, where? Going to Brown's Grove-June 8th. Miss Grace Amby, of this city, was among those who were awarded diplomas at the Freedman Hospital Nurses' Training School commencement exercises which were held in Washington last week. Mr. and Mrs. William F. Allen, and Mrs. E. Tullery, have gone to Naraganset Pier for the summer. Mrs. Josie L. Ringgold, of Marshallton, Del., who has been in the city the guest of Mrs. Rebecca Slocum, of 525 N. Eden steet, on business, has returned home. Mrs. Ethel Batson, of 543 Somerset street, was given a surprise in honor of her birthday Monday evening of last week. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Bessie Quickley, Mrs. Nannie Boone, Mrs. Dora Chew, Mrs. Mary Reynolde, Messrs John R. Fisher, John Talbotts Howard Cole It is rumored that Miss Newton and Mr.-Clark, quietly entered the matrimonial field last Wednesday by way of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Adelaide Young, died at the residence of her son. Mr. John H. Lee, 504 W. Lee street, last Monday after an illness lasting 5 years, aged 80 years. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. RAIN DOESN'T STOP THEM Although a heavy rain storm swept over the country Tuesday, evening, nearly three hundred seekers of pleasure from Baltimore wended their way to Greenwood Electric Park to attend the opening given by Prof. Fred. Dabney. The Huntsmen Band of 22 pieces newly equipped with instruments and suits, under the leadership of Prof. Charles Harris presented a pleasing appearance, while the music was indeed charming. Manager Charles C. Woodland was on hand to see that the -best accommodation was afforded the patrons of Greenwood Electric Park. Mrs. Adelaide Hayes, of 429 W. Henrietta street, who has been quite sick is able to be out again. 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.