The Afro-American

THE AFFAIR AMERICAN LEDGER. VOL. XVIII. NO. 41. "HELLO BILLS" TO OWN WASHINGTON NEXT WEEK. COMING FROM EVERY SECTION OF THE COUNTRY TO HOLD UNION GRAND LODGE MEETING Five Thousand Visitors Expected to be in Washington-Local Committee Hard At Work Making Preparations For The Meeting - Two Factions Will Unite And Celebrate the Event By A Street Parade.-Jack Johnson Expected To Be Present Washington, July 21—This quiet city will assume a gay attitude next week, for at least 5,000 visitors are expected to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Elks, which begins next Tuesday at True Reformers Hall. For the past two months, a joint committee from the two local lodges of the order—Morning Star and Columbia—has had charge of the preparations for the entertainment and comfort of the "Hello Bills," The headquarters at 1216 Pennsylvania avenue, are in charge of Mr. Benjamin L. Gaskins, a rising young lawyer. While a good share of the work has fullen upon Chairman Gaskins, he has been ably assisted by the other members of the committee. They are: Thomas H. Harper, vice chairman; J. Clav Smith, secretary; R. E. Smoot, assistant secretary; M. H. Dude, treasurer; Robert F. Rhea, E.F. Jenifer, Samuel L. Drew, Simon H. Brooks, William Freeman, F. C. Payne, J. H. Anderson, Dr. H. J. Williams, Joseph D. Lawson, A. B. Rice, Jeremiah Scott and R. H. Johnson. The session will be called to order next Tuesday morning by Chairman Gaskins. After an invocation by Rev Charles H. Strothe, of Column bia Lodge, welcoming addresses will be delivered by Hon. W. T. Vernon. Hon. Ralph Tyler, Judge Robert H. Terrell, Rev. M. W. Clair, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, and Dr. W.E. Findall, secretary to the Board of District Commissioners. Responses will be made by Dr. James E. Mills, of Norfolk, Va., and Dr. William E. Atkins, of Hampton, Va., the respective grand exalted rulers of the two factions, and J. Frank Wheaton, of New York. Mr. Wheaton was the chairman of the committee from both factions, which met at Wilmington. Del., last January, and made an agreement to bury all differences and merge their interests back into one grand lodge. This peace pact will be formally ratified next week, with both grand lodges sitting as one body. In the afternoon a monster parade will take place. Lodges from 15 cities are expected to bring bands along with them. The local lodges will wear Prince Albart coats, purple neckties, grey trousers and chamois-skin skirts gloves. The parade will be allowed to pass through the grounds of the Capitol, a privilege seldom granted. A picture will also be taken of the grand lodge on the Capitol steps. J. Clay Smith, who served 32 years in the United States army, will be grand marshal. JACK JOHNSON EXPECTED. A grand reception and dance will be given in honor of the visiting delegates on Tuesday evening. This will take place at Convention Hall and Champion Jack Johnson is expected to be on hand to distribute the parade prizes. The business session will begin on Wednesday with the conferring of the grand lodge degree upon a number of candidates. The election of grand officers for the order will take place Friday, evening. Excursions down the Potomac river will be among the many diversions given in honor of the visiting hosts of wearers of Elks' antlers. Will Look After the Entertaining of The Elks Next Week. BENJAMIN L. GASKINS M'KINLAY GETS GEORGETOWN JOB Whitfield McKinlay Is Appointed Collector of Cus- (Expecial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, July 19—Authentic information has reached here that President Taft has decided to appoint Whitfield McKinlay, a prominent real estate dealer in this city Collector of Customs at Georgetown, the port of Washington, D. C. Mr. DeKinlay was born in Charlestown, S. C., in 1867, and after passing through several educational institutions, graduated from Iowa College at Grinnell, Iowa. After trying several positions he finally settled in this city in 1884 and engaged in the real estate business up until the present. Mr. McKinlay received an appointment to the military academy at West Point, from the hands of Congressman Rainer, of South Carolina, but did not remain long. He is well and favorably known in this city. When Mr. Washington made his tour through Delaware recently, McKinlay was one of the party. Whether the "Wizard" had anything to do with the appointment is not known. SALISBURY BUSINESS LEAGUE IN SESSION President Chism Tells Of Successful Banking Institution. Salisbury, Md., July 18—The meeting of the local business league was held here Monday evening in the John Wesley M. E. Church, for the purpose of bringing before the people the important work undertaken by the league, and the necessary means to accomplish the same. Mr. Melville Chism a Negro banker, president of the Brickus Bank, at Hair Valley, Md., told of the beginning and establishing of that institution. It is the intention of Mr. Chism to establish a Negro bank in this city within the next six months. The officers of the league are: J. F. Steward, president; V. G. Langston, treasurer; Dr. J. W. Roberts, secretary, and C. W. Johnson, assistant sec. retary. DEATH OF AN ESTIMABLE LADY (Special to Afro-American) Ivytowh, Md., July 20.--The funeral of Mrs. Mary Dickerson, who died on July 14th, after an illness of one week took place from Queen Esther A. M. E church on last Sunday and was largely attended. The services were conducted by the pastor Rev. A. J. Ward, assisted by Kevs Matthews and J. H. Fitchett, a former pastor. Mr. James Mitchell is on the sick list Mrs. Ida Dobson is keeping a fine grocery store on her own premises and has the patronage of both races. Mr. Pendleton, the contractor and builder is succeeding nicely in his work. Mr. M. D. Young has completed his house and moved in the same. THE SEASON AT ATLANTIC IS NOW IN FULL BLAST THE SEASON AT ATLANTIC IS NOW IN FULL BLAST OVER A QUARTER MILLION PEOPLE THRONG THE BOARD WALK AND TAKE A DIP.IN OLD OCEAN. Prominent Afro-Americans Seen Among The Throngs On Beach And Boardwalk.-Preperations Being Made To Entertain The Meeting Of The National Independent League Of America. Odd Fellows To Celebrate Anniversary.- Literary Society Debates Servent Question. Bureauof the Afro-American Ledger, 1908 Arctic Avenue. Atlantic City, July 21-This city during the past week, has increased its floating population to over 300,000 and the season is now on in full Rev. Dr. Bolden, of Mother Zion church, New York, spoke at Price's Memorial on Sunday and ended today evenings to large audiences. The National Independent League of America, which meets in this city August 4th, have appointed the local committee to look after the entertainment of the delegates. The officers are: Rev. John Moreland, president; Rev. J. Douglas Herben, secretary, and Mr. George Emery treasurer. An executive committee of 25 of our most prominent citizens, headed by Lawyer Nutter, will do all in their power to make this convention a success in every way. Miss Lillian Wallace, daughter of Prof. J. E. Wallace, of Cliffin University, South Carolina, is spending two weeks in this city. Miss Wallace is an accomplished musician, and the many Cliffin students who are making this city their summer home are making her stay a pleasant one. Prof. Tolbert, of Fort Valley College, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hopson, of Philadelphia, were among the visitors at the Afro-American office last week. Editor Chris Perry, of the Philadelphia Tribune, was in the city this week. The opening of the tea and lunch room at Wall's bath houses, Friday was a grand success. Mr. B. O. Fitzgerald gave all present a souvenir, and an orchestra of twelve pieces furnished music at the auditorium in the evening. Mrs. Younger, of 1927 Arctic avenue, entertained over Sunday Miss Susie Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Payton. Miss Taylor is quite a favorite in church and social circles in Philadelphia. Pacific Lodge, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows will hold their second anniversary on the 29th of this month, at Fitzgerald's Hall. Assistant Grand Secretary Vandylis, Major General Jared Ford and Editor J. C. Askey will make short addresses. Price Memorial Literary Society held its regular meeting Tuesday of last week. The principal feature of the evening was the brilliant handling of the subject for discussion. "Resolved That Domestic S nice Crushes Manly Aspirations," by Mr. Love, champion debater of Howard University. The Lone Four Quartet rendered several selections during the evening. REOPENING ANNIVERSARY. Nearly Three Thousand Dollars Spent in Beautifying Church at Salisbury (special to the Atro-American Ledger.) Salisbury, Md., July 15—The great reopening and anniversary at John Wesley M. E. Church will commence Sunday and continue through the week, services being conducted every night by prominent ministers. The church was erected in 1880 and a beautiful front was added to the structure in 1902, during the pastor ate of Rev. J. A. Johns. Under the leadership of the present pastor, Rev. R. G. Waters, the church has been remodeled and beautified to the amount of $2.500. The reopening will mark a new epoch in the history of the church. THE LATE BISROP E. W. LAMPTION BISHQP EDWARD W. LAMPTON DEAD. Elected Bishop At the Last General Conference of The A.M.E. Church (Special to the Afro-American.) Jetoskey, Mich, July 16—Edward E. Lampton, one of the Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, died here this afternoon, of nephritis, aged 52 years, in the Petoskey cottage, where he was spending the summer. Bishop Lampton was elected to the episcopate at the last session of the General Conference of his church, which met in Norfolk. Va., May, 1908. Previous to his election as Bishop, he had served seven years as financial secretary of his church, bringing that office up to a high state of efficiency. He also served as Grand Master of Masons for Mississippi for a number of years, and was the second person to serve in that high office in the State of Mississippi. Under his direction it has reached a place second to none in the United States. Bishop Lamptou's wife died four years ago, and he is survived by four daughters. Misses Delilah, Ethel, Gertrude and Cornelia, and one brother, who has served a number of years as presiding elder of the Mississippi conference. His funeral will take place from his home in Greenville on Thursday. REV. MARTIN MAKING GOOD Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church On The Up Grade. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Atlantic City, July 20.—Asbury M. E. church on Arctic avenue, seems to have taken on new life since the pastorate of Rev. A. L. Martin, formerly of Cambridge, Md., began. A temporary tabernacle, holding 600 persons has been erected on its new property, next door to the Y. M. C. A and is packed every Sunday. Rev. Martin has raised since conference, last March, over $700 for the trustees, and he has now on hand a rally to raise $1000. Between now and January 1911, he expects to raise fully $5000. Next fall the contemplated new church will be commenced. It will be modern in every particular, and will cost between $18,000 and $20,000 the plans for which have already been drawn. A Congress of Queens, representing every foreign country, will come off next week, from which large results are expected. SUMMER COLONY AT GALESVILLE Special to the AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. Galesville, Md., July 19—Quite a fine time is being spent by the visitors at Locust Inn Among those who are spending the summer here are: Miss Estelle M. Dorsey, Manie E. Jones, Miss Estell Dorsey, of Baltimore; Mrs. Fannie E. Taylor, and daughter, Miss Laura Mae Taylor, of Washington, and Miss Annie King of Annapolis. Those who made week-end visits were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith, Mr. Charles H. Jones, Mrs. Susan Scott and Mr. Plummer Hall, of Baltimore, and Mr. John King of Annapolis. SCOTLAND A LAND OF MANY MEMORIES. THE ANCIENT SCOTTISH GUILLOTINE USED TO CHOP OFF HEADS NOW OUT OF USE Authur's Seat And The Village Of St. Leonard's, Where The Chief Incidents In The "Heart Of The Midlothian" Took Place—Quite A Number Of Afro-Americans In Scotland—Secretary Jordan, Of The Baptist Foreign Mission Board A Much Sought After Man. Edinburgh, Scotland.—I have seen so much, until it will take me ages to tell it. I am not going to tell all I have seen, and it is out of the question. I am getting ready to leave Edinburgh, and will relate just a few more historic events, and then turn my attention to thieving. Ten minutes walk from where I left you last week, or in other words northward from Holyrood brings us by Burns' Monument and High School, to the Calton Hill, with its Observatory, its Nelson Column, and its abortive National Monument in memory of Waterloo. I need not tell you more about these things, because you are familiar with them. You know all about Burns. Waterloo, and all other "loos." It was at this point, where it is said the notorious Bothwell, first attracted Queen Mary's attention by launching his steed down the steep north face of the crag. I was not there then and cannot tell you from personal experience much about it. But something did take place: Just a few steps brings us back to Pringsess street. We are now in front of the Old Register House, the chief repository of the national documents, and the new Register House behind occupies the site of the famous tavern in which the Noctes Ambrosianae were held. In St. Andrew street at hand, the National Portrait Gallery contains hundreds of canvass of historic interest, as well as a museum of unique antiquities, including Queen Mary's harp, Jenny Geddes' stool and the ancient Scottish guillotine, which claimed many heads. It has been emancipated now, and out of use. A glance at St. Andrew's church, in George street, where the Disruption of the Kirk took place in 1843, and to the assembly room opposite in which Scott acknowledged the authorship of the Waverly Novels, 1827. But none will miss the walk along Princess street, that matchless promenade, on which we occupy a front room in Royal hotel. As we walk down our attention is directed to the lovely gardens on the left containing many statutes of Edinburgh, men of fame in which the Scott monument rises supreme. On the mound the classic buildings of the National Gallery and the Royal Institution maintain, in stone the reputation of the modern Athens. No. 39 Castle street, on the right was the town house of Sir Walter Scott from 1800 till 1826. And St. John's Episcopal Chapel, at the corner of Lothian Road, was the charge of Dean Ramsey, author of the famous Reminiscences. One sight more, and I am ready to turn attention to other parts. In Palmerston Place, a few minutes walk from the west end of Princess street, the Scottish Episcopal Cathedral of St. Mary, opened in 1879, may fairly be said to match on their own ground the Cathedrals of middle ages. In the neighborhood of Edinburgh, drives may be enjoyed (1) round Author's seat and the village of St. Leonard's, scene of the chief incidents in "The Heart of Midlothian;" (2) to Roslin Chapel and Castle, and Hawthornden, and their historic and poetic memories; and (3) to the Fourth Bridge at Queensferry, one of the greatest engineering feats in the world. This but gives you a slight insight to the many things to be seen around Edinburgh. A trip down the street early in the morning will bring you in touch with many Americans. I say down the street Continued on Page 5. TAFT'S POLICY RAPPED. Members of The Independent Political League Will Also Work to Defeat Republican Congressmen (Special to the Afro-American Ledger Washington, July 20—At a meeting of the local members of the Nation Negro Independent Political League held in the True Reformers' Hall, the "Southern Policy" of President Taein in for a severe denunciation. Rev. J. Milton Waldron, pastor, Shiloh Baptist church, declared that the League would do all in its power next fall to defeat the Republican candidates on the congressional ticket. Rev. S. L. Corrothers is president of the local league, and the purpose of the meeting last night was the election of delegates to the meeting of the National organization Atlantic City next month. RELIGIOUS TRAINLNG SCHOOL SUCCESSFU Promoters Are Having More Than Looked For Success. (Staff Correspondence.) Durham, N. C., July 16.—The National Religious Training School at Chatauqua, of which Dr. James Shepherd is the president and found appears to be more of a success than its promoters hoped for. The ol' of the second week fini- ment in all departments in Oakland 100, made up of teachers, ministers and people from other walks of life among the Negroes. Instruction is being given in norm- and primary methods, history, geography, grammar, pedagogy, domestic science, dressmaking and millinery basketry and vocal music. Rev. Jes Hurlburt, of Newark, N. J. has just completed a series of lectures on Bible instruction, and is now being followed by Rev. Dr. W. Y. Chapman, pastor of the celebrated Roseville Pri-teryan Church, Newark, N. J. M. Grace Wayney, the well-known child story teller, has entertained to Chatauquans during the past week the art of story telling, illustrating its value in the training of children. For the next week, such attraction as Samuel J. McCracken, one of the best chatauqua lecturers the sou- has produced, Hon. N. B. Broughto to the Sunday School worker, Bishop W. Clinton and W. E. B. DuBois to appear. Prof. C. G. O'Kelly, principal of the Slater Normal and Indi-rial Institute has resigned that position to become vice-president of the institution. Dr. Shepard is beit congratulated on all sides on the wonderful showing made, in the char-ter of the lectures and other feature and in the neat and commodio buildings that have been erected. THEY WILL BE HIGHLY ENTERTAINE Members of National Negro Business League will have Many Social Even Given in Their Honor. New York, July 21—Great tions are being made for the attainment of the National Negro ness League, which will hold sessions here on August 17th, B. to 19th, in the Palm Garden, 150 Longe street. Among the social features AAM meeting will be a reception to villa ladies on Thursday afternoon Aug. 18th, by the Negro Women's Busi League of Greater New York. Friday evening, August 18th, at o'clock, a banquet and reception will tendered the delegates at Grand Cen Palace, Lexington Avenue and by the Locel Negro Business League New York. For Saturday, Aug. 20th, at 1 o'clock, a large steamer, chatered for the purpose of giving delegates a boat ride up East and Lon River Rivers. New York, July 21—The Hon. C. W. Anderson, Collector of Inta Revenue of the Second District New York, and leader of the colo Republicans in this city, and State succeed in having Benjamin T. Thas, proprietor of the Hotel New York city, appoint Examiner of Automobile at a salary of $1,800 a Basis of Settlement Agreed Upon at Meeting. BOTH OFFICIALS AND MEN PLEASED. Wage Controversy That Threatened To Cripple The Big Railroad System Is Settled After Several Conferences Between General Manager Myers And Committees Representing The 15,000 Conductors And Trainmen — Minor Details Are Yet To Be Worked Out—The Company's Statement. Philadelphia (Special). — General manager W. H. Myers, of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the committee representing the 15,000 trainmen and conductors employed on the lines of the road cast of Pittsburg Monday agreed on a basis for the settlement of the wage controversy. Each side claims to have claimed all that it had been contending for in the negotiations which have been in progress for the past six months and which culminated last week in the strike vote by the employes. The proposition offered by the allroad officials and accepted by the men includes a minimum day of 10 hours, as detailed in the New York central award. On certain runs, where the company's present rate is higher, the rate will not be dish The classification of these exceptional runs and the question of overtime were left to be decided at conferences between the various members of the committee and the division superintendents of the lines which they represent. A Misunderstanding. It was further agreed that the men would be guaranteed 26 days work a month. While the men re-read this as a concession, the railroad officials say that during the recent hard times the men were benefited by being worked on short time, rather than being laid off altogether. Until Monday's conference the railroad officials, it was declared, were under the impression that the men were really demanding a 10-hour day with 11 hours' pay. But the company stated that it had all long offered to grant the standard rate and was satisfied not to reduce the pay of any of its men if none was increased by the New York Central award above that of the standard rate. An official of the company stated that by readjusting the runs they can pay the new rate without greatly increasing the expenses of the company. The official statement given out by the railroad is as follows: "At the conference between General Manager Myers and the committees representing the trainmen and conductors employed on the lines of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the general manager, reiterated the company's position, explaining in detail just that the company could do. "At a later conference the men accepted the general manager's proposition, which in effect was that the company would put into effect working conditions including a minimum day as detailed in the New York Central award, leaving the company's high rates stand, but not increasing them by making the 16-hour day apply to the rates which were made to fit an 11 and 12 hour." DRY FARMERS MEET. South Dakota Convention Has Its First Session. Rapid City, S. D. (Special) —The first annual convention of the South Dakota Dry Farming Congress opened here with many men interested in raising grain and vegetables with little rainfall present. The problem is dry farming in all its phrases to be exhaustively discussed by experts during the two days of the convention. In connection with the gathering here is a comprehensive exhibit of products from many parts of South Dakota showing what can be accomplished under seemingly adverse con- THIS IS FILTHIEST COUNTRY. Declares Doctor Stiles, Head Of Rockefeller Commission Charlottesville, Va. (Special).—is a nation the United States is the filthiest great country in the world, according to Dr. C. W. Stiles, of the Rockefeller Commission, to study and prevention of the born disease, in a speech on before the second day's meet the Rural Life Conference at University of Virginia. He died the failure of the American to prevent the spread of dis- through the observance of the test precautions. Avengers Kill Wrong Man. Kendallville, Ind. (Special)—Alert Lehn, 38 years old, was killed five Italianes, employed on a second gang, while standing on the aftorm of the Lake Shore depot. He shooting is thought to be the tocome of the accidental killing of Italian by a Lake Shore freight in three weeks ago. The Italianes med the engineer and threatened genience against him. Lehr was badly mistaken for the engineer. Heat Takes 41 Babies. Lenton, N. J. (Special)—Out of total of 65 deaths in Trenton in last week, 41 were of children older one year old. This was the padd to the heat which has pre- here. Health Officer Fell says mortality is higher than years, and the causes of almost all traceable to heat. Seventy-nine chil- der one year of age have died two weeks of July. Six Persons Perish and Four Are Driven Into a Mine---Property Loss Enormous The Canadian Government Offers Arbitration---All the Shops Close Down ---Workmen Locked Out. Washington News Hundreds Of Miners And Their Families In Manitoba Lose Their Homes—Great Northern Railway Bridges Burned—Rescue Trains Are Crowded With Panic-striken Men, Women And Children—Towns Swept By Flames. Spokane, Wash. (Special).—Trapped in their little homestead cabin on Mill Creek in the dry pine forest and surrounded by flames from the forest fires which have raged there since Friday, Miss Pearl Drewen, aged 22 years, a schoolteacher, and her young niece perished. Near Kaslo, B. C., four men fled from the flames to the mouth of a mine, where they were suffocated, the wind driving the smoke from the fire into the mine. Winnipeg, Man. (Special).—Bush fires are again blazing fiercely in 16,000 GRAND The Canadian Govetration---All the SL ---Workmen Officials Of The Union Say The Struggle Has Gone Too Far For Arbitration—All The Lines Of The Company From Portland, Mc., To Chicago Affected—Through Passenger Trains Running. But Freight Traffic Generally Blocked. Wabash Men Called Out. GRAND TRUNK SYSTEM. Mileage. Grand Trunk and leased lines ..... 2,536 Canada Atlantic ..... 466 Grand Trunk Western ..... 336 Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee ..... 191 Toledo, Saginaw and Muskegon ..... 116 Total mileage operated 4,645 Number of men on strike and locked out of shops 15,000 Montreal, Quebec (Special)—Over 5,000 conductors and trainmen on the Grand Trunk Railway System, whose demands for increase of wages were refused, went on strike Tues- Officers of the Marine Corps censured by the recent court of inquiry were ordered to posts far distant from Washington. Col. Charles A. Dugan, commanding the marine barracks at Annapolis, was transferred to Puget Sound Navy Yard. Physicians have ordered President Fonseca, of Brazil, to abandon his proposed visit to the United States. Advices received at the State Department state that Chico Baca has resigned as minister general of the Madrix cabinet in Nicaragua. H. M. Somerville, of New York, has been appointed president of the Board of United States General Appraisers by President Taft. The personnel of the universal peace commission will be named by President Taft in the near future. Three new lighthouse districts are to be created, comprising Hawaii, Alaska and Porto Rico. Colonel Lauchheimer, adjutant general of the Marine Corps, will be sent to Manila. Steps have been taken by the Department of Justice for putting into effect the law enacted by Congress for paroling United States prisoners. Investigation has shown the State of New York to be a large loser in revenue from stock transfer stamps by an illicit business. Brodie L. Duke, the tobacco magnate, has given his young bride a handsome business building in Durham, N. C. It is believed that a complete reorganization of the Marine Corps will result from the recent controversy. James Pierson, a farmer, was killed while in a buggy by a trolley car near Logansport, Ind. William Lyon, a handbook maker, committed suicide in his cell. The State of Utah is granted title to 24,823 acres of public lands. They are located in the Salt Lake City land district and represent indemnity to the state for the loss of school lands. The President has pardoned Rev. James R. Kaye, who was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for making molds in the similitude of silver coin. 100 Persons Injured Dublin (Special).—Several cars of an excursion train on the Great Southern Railway broke away from the locomotive and running wild down an incline, crashed into a passenger train. Many persons jumped from the runaway cars and tumbled down the embankment. About 100 persons were injured, most of them lightly. A score of the injured were brought here for medical treatment. the Kootenay district of the Rockies and have caused more deaths and enormous damage to property. The most serious loss is in the Kaslo district. The town of Whitewater has been destroyed. All buildings at McGusigan were burned and the "Lucky Jim." Rambler and other mines lost their buildings. Three hundred mines with their families lost all their possessions. The Powers Lumber Camp is completely destroyed with its timber and cordwood. Teams were roasted alive. The Great Northern Railway has suffered, bridges and freight cars being burned and $100,000 worth of timber belonging to the company consumed. The Washington, Uica and Rio Vineyars are safe. Rescue trains dispatched from Kasio were unable to pass Bear Lake and returned crowded with panic-stricken men, women and children who are being cared for by citizens of Kaslo. TRUNK MEN OUT Government Offers Arbithops Close Down Locked Out. day, causing an almost complete paralysis of freight movement and lying up many of the local passenger trains. The through trains were kept running. The company ordered all the shops along the entire system closed and 10,000 or more men are thus locked out. The company expects to utilize a number of these men as trainmen. In an effort to settle the trouble amicably the Canadian Minister of Labor, at Ottawa, has offered on behalf of the government to appoint a board of arbitration, the findings to be binding on both the company and the men and the government to bear all expenses in connection therewith. The offer was submitted in the form of a letter to President Hayes of the Grand Trunk, and to the head officials of the unions involved, and is under consideration by them. Many of the men shutout of the shops have taken train service and the union officials bitterly denounce the company for closing the shops at this time and thereby forcing 10,000 men into idleness. The strike embraces all the company's roads from Portland, Me., to Chicago. Milk trains also were canceled, and a large section of the city is threatened with a milk famine. The Interstate Commerce Commission has announced that advances in freight rates on cattle and dressed beef had not been suspended. The foreign commerce of the United States for the fiscal year ending June 30 was $3,250,000,000. Another period of watching importations from South American countries to prevent the introduction of the foot and mouth disease has been inaugurated by the Departments of Agriculture and Treasury. The Intersite Commerce Commission announced its intention to suspend all tariffs, naming general and important rates advances, pending investigation into the reasonableness of the proposed advances. The international opium conference to be held at The Hague next fall will have a very general representation of the powers, according to the latest information reaching the State Department. The Treasury Department abolished the post of surveyor of customs at Port Jefferson. N. Y., out of play for A. N. Randall, who wanted to resign the office, but could not do so. An arrangement has been effected between the United States and Canada by which a conference will be held shortly in respect to international railway rates. William Pittman, an American, captured by the Madriz forces in Nicaragua, was found starving in a filthy cell in Mangua by Consul Olivares. Assistant Paymaster Lawrence G Hanghey, of Indiana, was dismissed from the Navy on a charge of embezzlement. Postmaster General Hitchcock sailed from New York for Europe. An elaborate program is being arranged for the entertainment of President-elect Fonseca, of Brazil, when he visits the United States next month. Many banks throughout the country are filing applications for depositories under the Postal Savings Bank Law. The Italian government has sent a special messenger, with a request for the extradition of Porter Charlton, wanted for the murder of his wife at Lake Como. Woman Saves Children. Gloucester, N. J. (Special)—Fire at the home of George Setter, 510 Saint John Street, gutted the house and did damage to the extent of $500. The fire started from a kettle boiling over. Mrs. Setter, who was at the store, rushed into her house and rescued two small children and then fainted. Louis Letzgus was overcome by smoke and was rescued by Policeman Baker. And Kept This Up For More Than a Year and a Half. LOUISVILLE HAS A BIG DEFAULTER. More About The Methods Employed By August Ropke In Robbing The Fidelity Trust Company—Would Have Left Only An Empty Shell If He had Not Been Found Out. Was Very Economical In His Private Life. Louisville, Ky. (Special).—Little would soon have been left of the Fidelity Trust Company but an empty shell if the busy hands of August Ropke, now in jail on the charge of making false entries, had not been stayed in their dishonest operations. The partial report of the expert accountants now in the hands of J. W. Barr, Jr., president of the institution, shows that Ropke was dipping into the banks' funds at the rate of $30,000 a month for the past year and a half. The great bulk of his populations came in the last two years, during which period he is alleged to have stolen more than $500,000. The examination by the experts who have been at work on the books shows that his early thefts were in large part restored and were comparatively insignificant alongside his operations, since 1908. From this period up to the time of his detection the size of the amounts taken grew by leaps and bounds. They started at a few thousand a month and increased until the gigantic sums of $30,000, $35,000 and even as high as $50,000 were stolen in a single month. The books tell in minute detail how August Ropke, the $1,$000-a-year clerk, bookkeeper and assistant secretary, became stricken with a frightened fear, only to steal staggering sums in the hope of winning back the early losses. At the rate Ropke was withdrawing money from the bank in increasing sums, had he gone on undetected for another two years, it would have taken millions to replace the peculiations. Nearly A Million. Although Mr. Barr has issued no statement of the exact amount of the thefts from the bank's strong box, he has figures, it is said, which are within a few thousand dollars of being final. When the official statement is given out by Mr. Barr it will be seen, it is said, that the bank's total losses run in excess of $600,000. From one source comes the statement that the sum may reach $650,000, but will not go as high as $700,000. The directors of the trust company, it is stated, have decided to issue $1,000,000 of additional capital stock at par, and in well-informed circles this is taken to indicate that the shortage will be in the neighborhood of $1,000,000. The examination of the books have taken a backward course. The size of the shortages of the present year filled the bank's officials and directorate with a panic which continued to lessen as the thefts rapidly decreased upon a further retrospective examination. It was thought at first that Ropke had been stealing at the clip of $30,000 a month for years, and the thought of what the shortage might be was staggering. But the farther back the experts went, the smaller the shortages became, until at the end of a few years they became insignificant, and it was seen that the defalcations could be easily weathered by an institution with the firm financial foundation of the Fidelity. Sentence May Be Forty Years. There has been much speculation as to the maximum punishment that might be meted out to Ropke upon conviction. It is apparent from the examination of the bank's books that Ropke is liable to indictment upon as many as 20 counts. Following a conviction upon each count and the assessment of the minimum penalty of two years for making a fase entry, Ropke now faces a cumulative sentence of 40 years. The opinion around the Criminal Court is that Ropke and the bank officials will probably agree upon certain of the counts and possibly a maximum length of imprisonment. TWO CHILDREN KILLED. Trollley Car And Mule Team Exact Their Toll Of Death. Pittsburg (Special)—A trolley car and a delivery dragon each exacted its toll of juvenile death in this section. At Ford City the three-year-old son of Mearhard Szifran, a merchant, was ground beneath a trolley car. His neck and back were broken. He had escaped from his mother on a porch and the father, infuriated at what he charged with being her carelessness, knocked her down, and was beating her when the police interfered. She escaped, and is in hiding. At Canonsburg nine-year-old John Carmack was run over by a team of mules and his skull was crushed. He ran from his father into the path of the team, and was killed before his helpless parent. Congressman Gilmore Dead. New Orleans (Special).—Congressman Samuel L. Gillmore, of the second Louisiana district, died at his home at Albina Springs after a long illness. In Jail With Mother springfield, Ill. (Special) ---The coroner's jury recommended that Mrs. Frank Stout, who confessed to having shot and killed Deputy State Game Warden John O'Connor, be held for murder without bond. Her six children remained with her in the jail annex all day Sunday. Mrs. Stout is composed and expresses no regret at having assassinated O'Connor, who she alleges made objectionable advances toward her. To the coroner's jury she calmly told the details of the shooting. Millionaire Pennsylvanian in Receiver's Hands. Democratic National Committeeman And Oil And Coal King Of Pittsburg Has Unsecured Obligations Of $950,000—Worth Seventeen Millions—The Colonel Declares His Assets Double His Obligations And That He Will Pay Every Cent He Owes. Pittsburg, Pa. (Special).—Col. James M. Guffey, a multimillionaire oil man, has gone into the hands of a receiver, who was appointed by Judge Joseph M. Swearingen, in the Common Pleas Court of this county. The action was taken upon a bill in equity filed by J. H. Galey and John S. Willard, who is familiar with Colonel Guffey's affairs, was named as receiver. The bill filed alleges that Colonel Guffey's indebtedness is about $6,700,000, of which about $990,000 is unsecured; that the defendant has no ready money with which to meet the payments due, and that certain creditors are threatening to sell his collaterals and enter suits. It is further asserted that Colonel Guffey has assets of over $17,000,000, a large part of which is stock of the J. M. Guffey Company and the West Virginia Company. two coal companies, which own 126,700 acres of coking coal in the State of West Virginia. Those properties are asserted to be worth at least $15,000,000, and the bill in equity maintains that they are estimated to contain 2,000,000,000 tons of coal, which, at a profit of 1 per cent, per ton, would realize $20,000,000. Other assets of Colonel Guffey to the value of $2,000,000 or $3,000,000 consist of stocks and bonds of other corporations. All of these stocks and bonds are pledged as collateral, and the receivability as found necessary to prevent a sacrifice of this collateral. The order of court restraints all creditors from disposing of any of the collateral securities or other assets of Colonel Guffey pending further order of the court. Colonel Guffey in a statement said: "I very much regret that to conserve all of my estates, a receivability became necessary. This course affords absolute protection for all of my obligations, as all as protection for myself. "My assets are more than double the amount of my obligations. I don't expect the receivorship to continue any great length of time. I have properties of great value, and it is only a question of being permitted to dispose of them without sacrifice to pay all my obligations." AMERICAN VICTORY IN GERMANY Prosecutor Finds Oil Company Has Committed No Wrong. Berlin.—The long and venomous campaign waged by German newspapers and rival industrial interests against one of the German branches of the Standard Oil Company—the Deutsche Vacuum Oil Company—has just been brought to a victorious end for the Americans involved. A well known Hamburg newspaper for months printed such a series of attacks on the "American graft methods" alleged to have been practiced by the vacuum company in the conduct of its German business that the public prosecutor of Hamburg felt constrained to make an official investigation with a view to eventual indictments. The prosecutor has now concluded his investigation, especially of the work of E. L. Quarles, American manager of the German company's sales department, and announces that no necessity exists for pursuing the inquiry further. No evidence of anything warranting prosecution was found against Mr. Quarles, and the cost of the entire inquiry will be borne by the State. The result of the investigation constitutes a notable triumph for American interests in Germany. It is not the first time that Germans finding themselves unable to compete with Americans on ordinary terms have resorted to slander. DEAD WOMAN STRANGLED. Found In Her Home, Arms And Ankles Bound New York (Special). — Another case of a murder of a woman under strange circumstances was uncovered when Mrs. Rosie Lucaschick, of Jersey City, was found lying dead on the floor of her home on Washington Street, her arms and ankles bound and the marks of a stangler on her throat. A strange man was seen in her home shortly before the strangled woman was found. No arrests have been made. Revolution Pending. Mobile, Ala. (Special)—Another Central American revolution is immigrant. This time Honduras is to be the battleground, and President Davilla is to meet in combat his old opponent and former president of the republic, Manue Bonilla. This is the firm belief of the Central American colony in Mobile, members of which were stirred by the sailing from Mobile of the Norwegian steamer Utstein with 113 cases of ammunition and other war-material. Deal At The Wheel. New Orleans (Special)—The big transfer boat of the Southern Pacific, the Barrier, while crossing the Mississippi, ran into the New Orleans dry dock, and then the steamship Moerle. A deckhand rushed to the pilot-house to see what was the cause of this reckless steering and found the pilot, Capt. Albert W. Averill, dead, but still grasping the steering wheel. Captain Averill was a native of Dresden Mills, Me., and had for 40 years been a successful pilot at New Orleans. The Finding Of The Battered Body Of The Once Beautiful Music Hall Artist Covered With Quicklime In The Cellar Of Dr. Crippen's House In London—He Wrote His Wife's Relatives In Brooklyn That Sho Died In California—They Were Married In This Country. London (Special). — Police and music hall circles in this city are worked up over the murder of Belle Elmore, the beautiful and popular singer and vaudeville performer, whose body has been found in the cellar of the residence of the woman's husband, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, at 39 Hilldrop Crescent, North London. The woman was an American, so is her husband, who has had a varied career in American cities. The detectives of Scotland Yard are hunting for him and they have cabled the New York department to keep a close watch upon all incoming steamers for him, as it was reported, he sailed for New York Saturday. The case is strikingly similar to that of the Charlton murder at Lake Como, Italy. Both women were actresses who left their American homes to meet death by violence in a foreign land, and in each instance the police pursued the American husband to the shores of his native land. Porter Charlton was arrested in Hoboken, but in the absence of an extradition treaty between the United States and Italy specifically providing for the return to either country of a citizen of the other country who has committed a crime abroad may go free. No. Legal Loophole. In the present case no such complications are probable, as the British-American extradition treaty leaves no loophole of which a suspected criminal may take advantage. The London police have made a definite charge against Dr. Crippen, and propose to get him with the co-operation of the American authorities. Dr. Crippen, who is a dentist, 50 years of age, has made his home for sometime at 39 Hilldrop Crescent, North London. Sometimes ago his wife, Belle Elmore, a vaudeville actress and treasurer of the Music Hall Artists' Guild, disappeared, and subsequently a notice of her death appeared in the local papers. The fact of her demise was generally credited, but there was more or less gossip among the woman's intimates, and this finally reached the ears of the police. The latter visited Dr. Crippen and the interview appeared to be satisfactory. Saturday noon last Dr. Crippen disappeared and since then the police have no been able to locate him. A search of the Crippen house was made and the battered body of a woman was found buried in the cellar. It had been blaced in quicktime and was burned beyond recognition, but the finding of the body together with other discoveries has left no doubt in the minds of the authorities that the murdered woman was Mrs. Crippen. It is stated that almost all the bones are missing. The viscera is sufficiently preserved to enable an analysis to be made. A quantity of long hair and some hairpains have been found. Sir Mirlville McNaughton, chief of the criminal investigation department of Scotland Yard, took the matter in hand and developments followed rapidly. Woman In Male Attire. The first thing the police did was to cable to the police of American ports asking them to search incoming steamers for Crippen, who was described with the aliases of Peter Crippen and Franckel Crippen. They state that he is accompanied by Ethel Clara Leneve, a Frenchwoman, whom he recently introduced as his wife. This woman, the police state, is believed to be dressed in male attire. Before leaving Hildrop Crescent, Crippen sent out a boy's suit, and this, the police surmise, is now being worn by his companion. The indications point to a coolly planned murder. Performed In Court. Hamilton, O. (Special).—William Deonso, a trick jumper, was a performer and Judge Murphy was audience and critic in the latter's court here. Deonso was hurt in a railroad accident. He sued the company and won $1,500 damages. He had been jumping in and out of barrels for a livelihood, but after the accident claimed that he could no longer do that trick, so he perfected a new performance. The railroad alleged that the new trick was more difficult than the old one. Deonso performed his later effort in court and convinced the judge that, while it seemed difficult, any child could do it with a little practice. ODDS AND ENDS. Siam last year imported $361 worth of California wines from the United States. Camels fight with their necks and knees, each one trying to choke his adversary. In a new washing machine the turning of a crank revolves the bottom and operates a vertical plunger at the same time. A floating drydock with a lifting power of 17,000 tons, which is being built in England, will be towed to Bermuda when finished. A Virginian has a farm where he captures wild geese while young, clips their wings and raises them for market. An English motor-boat holds the record for speed at present, having maintained a rate of 43 miles an hour for four hours. The largest woman of whom there is authentic record, a giantess 8 feet 6 inches tall, is being exhibited. 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Such cities as Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, Baltimore and M. DR. W. S. LOTTON, CHAIRMAN GENERAL COMMITTEE. others have entertained the association, but the people of Washington, recognizing that this is the nation's capital, feel that it is incumbent upon them to establish a new record in the matter of extending open banded and lavish hospitality. The general committee is well chosen for the particular and exacting duties that fall to it. The chairman is Dr. William S. Lofton, a leading dentist of Washington, who has had considerable experience in matters of this kind and is therefore eminently qualified to master the situation. The vice chairman, Dr. J. W. Mitchell, is well known throughout the country as an indefatigable worker, and he will ably second the efforts of Dr. Lofton. The secretary is Dr. Amanda V. Gray, one of the owners of the Fountain pharmacy, Washington, and a woman of remarkable intellectual and social gifts, who has counted no sacrifice of time or means too great when it was necessary to keep alive the spirit of organization and unity of action among the allied medical, dental and pharmaceutical professions of the nation. Like his energetic conductors, Dr. George W. Cabaniss, the treasurer, is loyal to the cause and is lending his tremendous influence to the committee in order to make the coming session worthy of the people who claim first rank in all that represents the things of life worth while. As assistant secretary Dr. J. C. Dowling is making his hand felt in the enthusiasm that has been generaed upon all sides. Dr. A. M. Curtis is in the thickest of the fray, prepared to perform any service that will help, no matter whether it is part of his specific task or not. In the publicity and promotion end Dr. John R. Francis is sending out large batches of literature, and the columns of the press are beginning to DR. AMANDA V. GRAY, SECRETARY GENERAL COMMITTEE. teem with the preliminary story of what is going to happen to those who visit Washington in August. The board of management and control is made up of Drs. J. H. Johnson, W. C. McNeill, C. Sumner Wormley, C. H. Marshall, J. C. Norwood, Albert Bidgeley, S. S. Thompson, Charles L. West, M. O. Dumas, W. A. Warfield, C. W. Childs and D. H. Smith, all of whose names are familiar to the people who read as they run. The buildings and campus of Howard university, admirably located on n hill commanding a magnificent view of Washington and its environs, have been secured us places of meeting through the courtesy of Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of the university, and Dr. W. C. McNell, secretary of the Medical college. Nineteenth Street Baptist church, through Dr. Walter H. Brooks, has kindly tendered the use of its spacious auditorium for the public meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. 23, at which time the addresses of welcome will be delivered by prominent officials and citizens of the district, with responses by the visitors. Papers on toques of vital interest will be presented and discussed. The principal papers and the general work of the association will be carried on at the meetings on Howard hill. Clinics will be held each day from S to 10 o'clock a. n. at Freedman's hospital, the finest and best equipped in the city and excelled by few in America. Dr. W. A. Warfield, surgeon in chief, will be in charge of the work. A notable innovation this year will be the "medical clinic," which will attract much attention. The dental clinic will be held at the infirmary hospital, across the way from the main building. The heads of the subordinate or "group" organizations, acting with the National Medical association, are: Dr. A. M. Curtis, chairman of the surgical section; Dr. C. W. Childs, chairman of the medical section; Dr. L. H. Singleton, chairman of the pharmacological section, and Dr. Herbert W. Ross of Boston, chairman of the dental section. The social features will be especially elaborate during the convention week. Tuesday night, Aug. 23, immediately following the public session the visiting doctors will be entertained at a "stag" at True Reformers' hall, given by the famous Mu-So-Lit club, of which Dr. A. M. Curtis, a prominent member of the National Medical association, is president. The Mu-So-Lit club includes in its membership seventy-five men, all prominent in professional and business life. In the afternoon of the second day a lawn fete and open air concert will be given in honor of the ladies of the National Medical association by the wives and daughters of the local profession. At the head of the ladies' committee is Dr. Abbie Mitchell, wife of Dr. J. W. Mitchell of Howard University Medical college. Associated with Dr. Abbie Mitchell are a dozen of the best known social leaders of Washington, whose homes will be thrown open for teas, recitations and other functions of a more or less private character. The principal social function of the week will be the grand reception and dance Thursday evening. Aug. 25. In honor of the visitors at convention hall, which is said to have a dance M. DH. G. W. CABANIS, TREASURER GENERAL COMMITTEE. DH. G. W. CABANISS, TREASURES GENERAL COMMITTEE. capacity of 4,000. Hamilton's celebrated orchestra of thirty pieces will furnish the music. On Friday an all day outing at Washington park on the Potomac river has been planned. This affair is in charge of a large committee of forty persons, headed by Dr. C. Summer Wormley, a well known dentist and popular baritone vocalist. In each of these functions a citizens' committee of 100, with Judge Robert H. Terrell as chairman, Professor Kelly Miller as vice chairman and Shelby J. Davidson as financial secretary, is co-operating with a degree of activity that spells success. As it customa for the presidency for the ensuing year to be taken from the city which entertains the convention, it is likely that the local applicants will center upon a single candidate. Economic Value of Tino and Money. We again call the attention of our people to the fact that they are allowing themselves to spend too valuable time in secret societies. Besides the economic value of time and needless rest broken nights is also the thoughtless expenditure of money for degrees and regalia. If one-third of the money spent yearly for nonessentials and for secret society purposes were put into some business it would help the race very materially. Let us stop and consider whether we are drifting. Faith Weakens at Incumplence. Some of us would have more faith in the Christianity of the white ministers of the country if they would rise up and grow as indignant over the burning and lynching of unconvicted Negroes in the south as they pretend to be on account of the fistic encounter between two admirably trained athletes whose combat could only injure themselves.—Indianapolis (Ind.) Freeman. INTERNATIONAL LESSON COMMENTS FOR JULY 24. Subject: The Transfiguration, Matt. 17:1-8, 14-20—Commit to Memory Verses 1, 2. GOLDEN TEXT.—"This Is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye Him." Matt. 17:5. H. Jesus Only, 5-8. God now descends upon the mount — a cloud overshadows the disciples; fear falls upon them in that awful presence. God speaks (cf. Luke 9:35). Who can measure the depth of God's joy in that Son who again turns His back on the glory and chooses the cross. God passed by Moses and Elijah, great as they were, and points out Jesus as the one Son and says, "Mear ye Him." Destruction awaits the one who will not hear Him (Acts 2:22-23; Heb 12:25). Hi. At the Foot of the Mountain, 14-20. It was well that Peter's suggestion that they remain in the mountain was not followed, there is work to do in the valley. The disciples get into difficulty as soon as Jesus was absent (vs. 14-16). They were in a great extremity, but Jesus comes on the scene at this moment of their defeat and distress (cf. Mark 9:14-15). The moment he sees the Lord, the father of the demoniac boy forsakes the disciples and runs and kneels to Him. The boy needs needed mercy. The devil had tried to do his worst with him. (v. 15; cf. Mark 9:17, 18; Luke 9:39). The condition of this boy gives us a hint as to what the condition of this world will be when the devil has unrestricted charge of affairs. The disciples could not cast out the evil spirit because of their little faith (vs. 19, 20; cf. Mark 9:28, 29). 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A drunken white man strikes a gro down in Louisiana; an officer rest four Negroes for disorderly induce; a mob starts to take the groves from the officer; two of them are shot down and one is arrested, the other escapes and is seen by blood hounds. Question: what became of the drunken white man? The newspapers call it a ace war." Now that our white friends are ring up so much time and space endeavoring to prevent the exhibition of the moving pictures of the manson-jeffries fight, it would be ill to remind them that lvningl I prevails to an alarming extent, I while they desire to preserve law I order and prevent friction between the races, it would be well for them to turn their attention to this use of the question and see what it be done along that line. it seems that an inoffensive colorman was shot by a white soldier reached to Fort Myer, an army st just outside of Washington. It o seems that it is impossible to the man that committed the order. In view of the circumstances connected with the case, and view of the further fact that some did do the killing, and that no will tell who did it, perhaps it might occur to President Taft that whole bunch should be disobly discharged from the service. has a precedent in his predeces for such action. DOUBTFUL WISDOM. in Ohio, in the midst of the independent discriminating and certain mass of holders of the electric franchise, things are not run smoothly in the G. O. P. Local citizens have appealed to Mr. t to help them into harmony by giving his hand of approval upon party platform. Now here is a bit of real work for the Presi- which he might do for his own, but the Chief Executive seems Mr. Taft is from the Buckeye state, and he ought not to flinch in a service which at this he might and ought to render us political colleagues, especially when he is asked to do it. Certainly would not expect the Presidency to break in uncalled and deed the right to shape the platoon, but at such a time as this, irregulars and insurgents in unpromising opposition, Mr. Taft chance to bring about party disruption as the courage to do it. Mr. Taft been an adage, heralded by an a political platform: Ohio, so goes the counsellor will not be a small thing to have Ohio slump into the Democratic column this fall, and as Mr. Taft is the first Ohioan and the State the pivotal, he ought judiciously to answer to the call of his brethren and give them the result of his wisdom and the assistance wrapped in the weight of the high position which he holds. Mr. Tafts, as the head of his party, has no right to walk away from the call of his party in any State, to say nothing of the State which was first in exalting him to the Presidency. Whether Mr. Taft wants to or not, he must bear the brunt of the battle this fall. His administration is on trial and if the people elect a Democratic Congress, it will mean the tying of his hands and a scathing denunciation of his administration. Wake up Mr. President the rumble of the volcano is beneath you, do not sleep there. You may want to do so, but the country will never allow you to shirk your responsibility in this fall campaign. ENFORCE THE ANTI-SPITTING ORDINANCE It is now admitted that nearly a million souls are ushered into eternity each year by the ravages of tuberculosis or consumption. The human family has before it no higher work than that which is now being undertaken in reference to the arrestment and abatement of the white plague. Since cures, after certain stages of the disease have been passed, are impossible, with our present state of medical knowledge, we feel that the most desperate and earnest stand ought to be taken to prevent contagion. The disease is highly transmissible in the germs, which are found abundant in the sputa of the consumptive. One of the first things which the Baltimore Municipal Tuberculosis Commission ought to do, is to have our city fathers enforce the anti-spitting ordinance. The spitting upon sidewalks and crossings, ought to be made a penal offense and signs ought to be posted everywhere, that it is unlawful to spit on sidewalks and crossings. Many Northern cities have adopted this regulation, and we deem this one of the wisest things that our Tuberculosis Commission can do at this time in the City of Baltimore. Many an innocent woman whose skirts have picked up the germs on the streets, have been inoculated with the disease, and her life blasted without her even knowing that she was dragging death at her heels on the streets. Another thing in connection with the same effort to prevent contagion would be an appeal to our women, to never visit the shopping districts of the city with skirts so long that they trail upon the sidewalk. We have seen women with their arms so full of bundles and a market basket that it was impossible to hold up their skirts, so they were left to drag after them, bedabled with the fifth of the streets. Then the woman hangs the skirts to dry, rubs or brushes the dirt out, the diseases germs are set free and as she inhales them, the work of death is begun. The anti-spitting ordinance should be rigidly enforced. Do all we can to stop the spread of the disease. The Commission must keep its eye upon general city sanitation and not forget the poor in the alleys and vile tenements. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OUR DISADVANTAGES The above expression, so often upon the lips of Dr. Frissell, Principal of the Hampton Institute, during the sessions of the "Hampton Conference', is indicative of the real meaning of the annual "Conference" held in connection with that great institution. We think so highly of these Conferences that we earnestly wish a similar one was held each year in every state having a large Negro population. The Hampton Conference is a gathering of earnest workers in all avenues of Negro amelioration, for conference and mutual help. Its power and influence may be discerned in the steady improvement of our people in the various communities touched by the quickening spirit of of the Conference. Just take one phase of the work. Throughout the state of Virginia, and many of the other Southern States, colored insurance companies have grown by the hundreds, handling thousands of dollars of the money of the race insured in such institutions. What ore the methods pursued by these companies? Are the rates such as will warrant them in meeting all their obligations? The ordinary person who takes out a policy, seldom bothers his mind with such questions; yet such questions are of prime importance, for if these institutions of the race fail they not only squander the money of the hard working people, but, what is of more importance, they greatly impair the confidence of the race in its self to do successful business. companies, whose representatives attend the Hampton Conference, have organized themselves into a association for their mutual benefit and protection. Co-operating with them, Hampton has gratuitously and most magnanimously furnished them with an "expert" in that particular line, to assist in placing these companies on a solid and sure foundation, thereby forestalling any possible disaster. This is but one phase of the good work of the Hampton Conference, but were there no other feature, this alone would justify the wisdom of holding such conferences. But then there is the diversified work, among the race, in rural communities. When we consider how large a proportion of the Negro race live in the country, it is at once evident that much labor and interest ought to be bestowed in improving the conditions in rural districts. But the Hampton Conference cannot be adequately described. To be enjoyed one must become a part of that great tidal wave of information and inspiration. The race is moving forward, and it is certain that the workers of Hampton are doing much to keep it moving. We need similar conferences for the benefit of the race in such large centres as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. We imagine the Lincoln University would be an ideal spot. We have many problems in city life, as a people. We have many disadvantages and we need to be helped to take advantage of our disadvantages. We simply throw out the suggestion. There ought to be some place in the North where the earnest workers in the several lines of endeavor among our people might be enabled to get together for mutual help, with respect to mutual problems. We need both information and inspiration. THE PEOPLE'S FORUM. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER: Can there anything good come out of Reno? Let's see. On the fourth day of July, two bruisers met—one wrapped in black skin and the other wrapped in white skin. The bruiser in black skin whipped the bruiser in white skin, the outcome of which every Governor and every Mayor, with an army of thoughtful men and the united press with them, said this brutality must stop. They say it is not within the keeping of civilization. The say it MUST STOP. Amen. So might it be forever. Can there anything good come out of the brutality of the fourth inst.? Let us hope and see. We hope that the Governor of each State and the Mayor of each city and town, with an army of thoughtful men resolve that lynching must likewise go, because it is not civilization; because of its brutality. The Governor of Ohio has set the pace. Let the intelligent of both black and white hope that the civilizing influences of the Gospel is finding a place in the hearts of the people. Yours for law and order, TO THE EDITOR OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER: I wish to call your attention to an article in the last week's issue of your paper in connection with the biographical sketch of Rev. J. H. Taylor, B. D., vice president of The National Texas Purchase Movement Association. I have nothing to say derogatory about what you stated in reference to Rev. Taylor's work as an organizer and a preacher, for that was true, and no exception do I take so far as that goes. But I do take exception to what was said in reference to The National Texas Purchase Movement Association. I want to state emphatically that the part of Rev. Taylor's sketch which referred to The National Texas Purchase Movement Association is misleading and does not express the sentiment of the members of the movement. The 'vice president has notified me that the statement in your last week's issue was unauthorized and does not comport with his ideas at all. I am enclosing you an outline and constitution, also a pamphlet which will fully explain our purpose for organizing our association, and what our plans are as to the acquiring of Texas as a republic. You will oblige the association very much by correcting your statement in reference to our plans. We believe our plans are practical, and no one can truthfully deny it. If we are quoted at all we should be quoted correctly. Respectfully. W. J. WINSTON, Secretary of The National Texas Purchase Movement Association. Teddy came into the office one day last week with his coat on his arm, his hat in his hand, collar wide open and a big palm leaf fan in his hand. Seating himself in the most comfortable chair in the office, the first thing he said was: "Say ain't this some hot." Of course we agreed with him. For it was a hot day, and consequently any discussion of the subject was out or order. "Have you heard when the conference at Hampton is to be?" said Teddy. He was told that it was to open on Wednesday. "Say let's go down and see if it is as hot as it is here? We will get a little respite any way on the boat, and almost anything is better than being cooped up in this hot town." We agree with him again, and sowed packed our grips and on Tuesday evening boarded the Augusta, one of the palatial steamers of the Chesapeake Line, and we were off for down the Bay. Previously, however, we had had an interview with Mr. W. E. Duck, the general ticket agent of the Chesapeake Line, and were provided by him with the necessary pasteboards to pass muster before Purser Knowles. Mr. Duck takes as kindly to newspaper men as the proverbial duck takes to water, and it is a pleasure to line up before him. On the wharf we were joined by a number of companions, among whom were Editor T. Thomas Fortune, Lawyers Hawkins and McCard, Dr. D. G. Scott, Messrs. Hugh M. Buckett, A. B. Callis and a number of ladies. "Say, what about supper?" said Teddy. Teddy never forgets to eat, and Teddy is a real good judge of what is necessary to go inside of the body to keep up outside appearances. And we had the supper. Next morning we were at the administration building at Hapmton Institute. Pretty soon Captain Washington came upon the scene with his smiling countenance, and we were assigned to a splendid room in the Holly Tree Inn. "Now this is what I call fine," said Teddy as he seated himself by the side of a screened window where a splendid breeze was coming in. "If we just had this breeze in Baltimore it would be all right." Pretty soon it was time for breakfast, and as we were in splendid trim, we did ample justice to it. Teddy and I attended each session of the conference to its close, and what was done is not necessary to be reiterated here. Only to say it was one of the most successful vet held. "My how this place has been improved during the last few years," was the comment of Teddy, as we walked around the handsome grounds of the Institute. "Now there is Holly Tree Inn, it is one of the handsomest buildings on the ground, and the magnificent Collins P. Huntington Library with its 25000 volumes, whose presiding genius during the summer season is The Maryland delegation, which left Baltimore on Saturday enroute to Louisville, Ky., to attend the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, returned Sunday evening July 17, after a very pleasant journey of 1620 miles; the round trip going by way of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, and returning by way of Cincinnati, where several hours were devoted to sight seeing on Saturday evening Then on through Wheeling to Pittsburg, where the party spent several hours sight seeing on Sunday morning and attending service at Warren M. E. Church and Calvary Baptist Church. The scenery as viewed on both sides of the mountains, the massive rock, the passes reaching hundreds of feet in height were sight of grander which one cannot soon forget. Ever and anon could we hear someone expressing their awe and admiration at the magnificent sights which mother nature presented to our view. Our reception at Louisville was most cordial and we at once proponed it the queen of Southern cities; all around us was the display of culture and refinement in the beautiful homes where we were so bounteously entertained on Chestnut street, one of the main residential sections of our people here, were large improved houses, beautiful verandas and lawns, both back and front and in one of the e-, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ryley, 1414 W. Chestnut street was the headquarters of the entire Maryland delegation. The Y. M. C. A. Miss Ellen N. Young, of Hampton, who also presides over the destinies of the young women and girls who go to Paine Annex, of Payne College, Augusta, Georgia, a woman of rare ability, and who is setting an example that any young woman can follow, and who is doing a good work for her race. Now this is what I call something." When Teddy gets started to talking it is mighty hard to get him to stop, and if the subject of his comment had not appeared on the scene just at that time, no one knows where he would have stopped. The conference closed on Thursday night and Teddy seemed not to have enough vacation and so he proposed to spend a few days at Bay Side Hotel, Buckroe Beach. After a talk with the rest of the party it was decided to grace the hotel with our presence, and so Teddy was made grand marshal for the occasion, and right well did he act his part. Sunday morning at the invitation of Captain Washington, we viewed the inspection and parade of the boys on the lawn in front of the chapel, and afterward enjoyed a very pleasant service in the chapel. On this occasion Miss Young was our chaperon. Monday evening we were to start home. In the meantime a Northwester set in and the waves were so high that Teddy decided that it was saler to remain on shore than it would be on the bosom of the Ohesapeake. Now Teddy thinks a good deal of himself and is never anxious to intrude himself on anybody's company, and so he induced the rest of us to remain until the next day. When the waves finally washed the end of the recreation pier away, Teddy felt that he was confirmed in his opinion that it was best to stay where we were. On Tuesday evening, bag and baggage, the party made its way to Old Point and took passage on the Steamer Columbia for Baltimore. Mr. Riggins, the purser, soon had us ensconced in well appointed state rooms, and Mr. J. Lyon Jenkins sought Teddy out and pretty soon after we had our legs under the mahogany of the steamer's dining rooms. Mr. Jenkins saw to it that we were well provided with the best that the larder in the steamer afforded, and "jimmy" Hill, one of the politest of waiters, saw that it came our way in a style equal to that of the belvedere. Teddy introduced us to Mr. Jenkins and told us that the Company thought so well of him that they had his picture on their Post Cards, advertising its boats as being one of the pleasant features of traveling over its line. He is known as the "Man who knows how," and he does not believe his title. The next morning found us home and well repaid for our trip to Hampton Conference and Buckroc, not the least pleasing feature of which was our trips on the Chesapeake Steamship Lines. JOHN JAY JASPER. and Public Library are also buildings, a pride and honor to the race. The convention in point of numbers and interest was the largest and best that has ever been held by the Association. Delegates were present from all over the United States. California sending ten at a cost of $2000, and the inspiration received by those present from that large array of intellectual and common sense women presenting the practical work which they have accomplished in the North, South, East and West, was worth spending thousands of dollars to go and hear for it broadens us in our individual life and helps our forces to grow stronger. For the first time in the history of the city the State armory was given to the Association for an entire day's session. Miss E. C. Carter was again elected president and Maryland was honored with the election of Miss Ida R. Cummings as corresponding secretary. The next Bi-enial session of 1912 will be held at Hampton, Va., and though Maryland had a large vote, she joined hands with Virginia in bringing the convention to the Institute. The party traveled to the convention on the parlor car India and returned on the Elita. Many thanks are tendered to the B. & O. Railroad for their splendid service and high commendation to Mrs. E. J. Truxon, who as transportation committee; arranged all of the plans stopping places, etc., including the delegates from Providence, R. I. and Washington, without any dissatisfaction. Notes for this column addressed to Mr. Beckett, care of this office, will receive careful attention.—Ed. The weather man is favoring the man who likes out-door life. What's the matter with some of our men and boys camping out for a few days? It will mean health, vigor and power. The playgrounds are in full operation. The children are enjoying themselves and at the same time regaining in health. The boys of the High School Playground defeated the lads of No. 112, Carey and Chappelle streets, last Tuesday in two games of playground ball. Intense interest was manifested in the games. The first game 35 to 7, second games 13 to 6. The Reds defeated the Blues at Playground, No. 110. The score was 20 to 6. Hill Street is planning to win the championship in volley ball this season. Some interesting games have been going on at the Park Playground, No. 2. The attendance has been fine. Trinity brought defeat to the Chesapeake Giants in an exciting game last Monday. Things looked a little doubtful for Trinity team until they took a brace and landed on the sphere sufficient enough to tally a score of 14 to 10. Trinity—F. Chase, Brooks, Pippen, Bailey, Martin, Mackel, Cornish and Cliff. Chase and Bennett pitched. Chesapeake Giants—Parker, Thomas, Gross, F. Brown, H. Brown, Norman Freeland, Hicks and J. Gross. The Dunbar Athletic Club is planning to do some athletic work in the fall. New spirit has been developed since the splendid showing in the spring meet. Mr. J. A. B. Callis, the new president of the I. S. A. A. is one of the leaders of athletic in Baltimore. Baltimore is to be congratulated in having such a representative as Mr. Callis, he surely does honor to the city and the organization, which will be under his supervision Great things are expected of the I. S. A. A. during the coming season and all lovers of sports should cooperate with the new president and the Baltimore representatives. Now is the time for preparation for fall athletics. Basketball, ice hockey, football, field hockey and a place for gymnastics should be in consideration. Prepare the youth for adults life with a strong healthy body. City Councilman Harry S. Cummings And Party Visits Formeef President Roosevelt At Oyster Bay - Invited To Address Colored Fair At Richmond, Va. City Councilman Harry S. Cummings, who visited former President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay last Saturday, returned to the city Monday. He was accompanied by Giles B. Jackson, of Richmond, Va.; John C. Dancy, former recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia, and Dr. W. D. Crum, who sailed for his post as Minister to Liberia Tuesday. While Colonel Roosevelt was not aware of their coming he was "deleighted" to see them, and greeted them most cordially. The former President and his visitors chatted pleasantly in his library at Sagamore Hill. Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Cummings was especially enthusiastic in talking about his recent African trip. The visitors invited Col. Roosevelt to deliver an address at the colored fair to be held at Richmond, Va., this fall, and they received his assurance that the request would be granted, if possible. "There was no political significance to our visit," said Mr. Cummings. "We only went to pay our respects to an illustrious American and to invite him to delive an address. We did not meet him in the woods, as reported, but saw him in his library. He expressed deep interest in the welfare of the race and treated us most graciously." Mr. Cummings has known the former President for sometime, and delivered one of the speeches at the Republican National Convention which nominated the former Rough Rider. DEATH OF BISHOP E. W. LAMPTON. FORTY YEARS OF THE HARD EST KIND OF WORK CRAMMED INTO THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS First Met Him In The General Conference Of The A. M. E. Church at Wilmington, N.C. Was Active As A Minister, Presiding Elder, Financial Secretary Grand Master of Masons, And Finally Bishop of his Church-Was Intensely Interested In His Race. CHAS STEWART. Brookhaven, Miss.—I did not intend to write you a letter for some weeks, nor did I intend to announce my return to this country. But my heart is sad, and I am sad, hence I am forced to say just a word to you this week in addition to my letter from abroad. I am sure though you can imagine my feelings today, when the sad news reached me Saturday afternoon thru Dr. L. W. M. Manaway, that Bishop Lampton, my friend, was dead. Can it be possible? Just in the prime of life, just starting a career that would benefit the whole race. Just giving his all for the education of his people, especially the ministry of his church, and then be cut off. I must bow in humble submission to the will of Our Heavenly Father who holds the destiny of us all in His hands. It was known that Bishop Lampton was my friend, and I was proud of his friendship. I dare not question why he should be taken from us at this time, since it is the work of God. I do not feel like writing. I feel more like shedding tears. I weep with his daughters, Delilah, Gertrude, Ethel and Cornelia, also his brother Frank. Forty years work has been crammed into the past fifteen years of Bishop Lampton's career, both in church and state. He has accomplished much. It was in 1896, that I had the pleasure of meeting him for the first time. This was at the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church held in Wilmington, N. C. He was determined that I should get acquainted with him cause every time he passed me he handed me one of his cards, and invited me to visit his home, alo his state. When the General Conference closed, he with Bishop Derrick extended me an invitation to visit the fall conferences in Mississippi and Arkansas which invitation I accepted. When I got into the state, I began to study the life of the young minister, who was in the saddle. He was also Grand Master of the Stringer Grand Lodge of Masons. I found him a very busy man into everything for the uplift and development of his people. As presiding elder, he always wanted to be in the lead, and did lead. Now as a Mason, he lived in the hearts of the members of the Stringer Grand Lodge, developing the Endowment feature, adding to the wealth of the Grand Lodge by purchaing land, erecting halls, and the last act of his life was the purchase and dedication of the Masonic Home in Jackson, Miss. It was really my intention this week to trace his life and the work done step by step, but I find it impossible to write. It is hard to write about a friend. This comes to inform the readers of the Afro-American Ledger that Bishop E. W. Lampton is dead. I am back in America and have attended two big conventions, the Wood River Baptist Sunday School Convention and the Pythian Grand Lodge. EASTON NEWS AND NOTES Preparing For The Pythian Convention —Ladies Rally A Success. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., July 20.—The church services were well attended throughout the day Sunday. There are several persons on the sick lists. Among whom are Mrs. Nile Wilson, Mr. Wm. Gibbs and Mr. Samuel Williams. Mr. Oliver Cooper and wife are home from Essex Falls, N. J., visiting their parents. Mrs. R. M. Collett is here advertising her business. She gave a grand lecture on Wednesday night. The ladies of Bethel A. M. E. church had a grand success with their effort and raised $214. Next Sunday will be Men's Day. The people are busy getting ready for the Pythian Convention which convenes on the 26th inst. BET THEIR MONEY ON "JACK" Hope, Md., July 20.—The season of camp meetings is on and they are being well attended. Quite a number of Afro-American sports thought Jack Johnson a good thing and invested on him and now they are jingling good hard American dollars in their pockets as a result of their good judgment. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Stansbury, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Samuels have gone to Philadelphia to reside. Mrs. Pearl V. Saunders, daughter, and brother have gone to visit relatives in White Haven. CRAZED BY COCAINE KILLS FOUR PERSONS William Elison Then Dies From Effects of Drug on His Way To Station. Tampa, Fla., July 19--Crazed with cocaine, William Elison, entered the First African Methodist Church, Sunday, and killed Rev. Jesse Avery, the pastor of the church in his pulpit. He also shot and killed the organist, Henry Clark, and followed this up by killing his mother-in-law, wounding his wife and sister-in-law and mortally wounding a policeman. When Elison entered the church he shouted that he was prepared to send sinners to their reward, and fired upon Rev. Mr. Avery, a load of shot entering his breast, causing instant death. Clark was sitting at the organ when killed. Several women in the congregation fainted. Elison then ran to the home of his mother-in-law and shot the women as stated. Elison then mounted a horse which he had tethered near his mother-in-law's home and started away on a gallop. He encountered Policeman Hayman and opened fire on him, mortally wounding him in the breast. He then darted down a dark alley. Here he was surrounded by policemen, where he was found to be in an unconscious condition. He was hurried to a police station to escape a rapidly gathering mob. On arriving at the Station it was found that he was dead. Elison had drunk the contents of a whiskey bottle into which he had poured strychnine. BAPTISTS HAVE SUCCESSFUL SESSION Potomac River Baptist Association holds Its Eighth Annual Session. (Staff Correspondence.) Marbury, Md., July 21—The Potomac River Baptist Association concluded its eighth annual meeting here at Pleasant Grove Baptist church this evening. The sessions began on Tuesday and were attended by ministers and delegates from churches in Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. At the opening session. Rev. Dr.R. B. Ward, Moderator of the convention, delivered a happy address of welcome. Responses were made by Revs. C. F. Payne, D. G. Mack, W. W. Allen, S. S. Crockett, all of Baltimore; R. L. Holmes and J. B. Robinson of Washington: S. J. Russell, of Ambar, Va., and others. Rev. J. H. Gryme, of King George County. Va., preached a stirring annual sermon. Rev S. S. Wormley delivered an address on "A Better Plan for Sunday School Work." Rev J. B. Robinson preached at night. Dr. Ward delivered his annual address Wednesday, reviewing his work as Moderator. After a number of ministers had made complimentary remarks about Dr. Ward's services as moderator, the various committees were announced. Rev W. W. Allen preached in the afternoon and at night an educational rally was held. Reports from churches and missionaries were received Thursday morning, and in the afternoon the Women's Auxiliary held their session. The various reports made by the ministers showed that the Baptists were gaining rapidly in Southern Maryland. The Pleasant Grove church is one of three flourishing congregations which Moderator Ward pastors in Charles County. POCOMOKE HAPPENINGS Pocomoke City, Md., July 20. There were many evenings of pleasure spent last week at St. John's A. M. E. park by the old as well as the young people. Among the arrivals in Pocomoke recently are Mrs. Edna Savage, Miss Seba Gunby and Mr. Joe Butler. Pocomoke is becoming more beautiful by the buildings being erected by the colored people. Mr. George H. Little, the superintendent of the Mutual Benefit Society of Baltimore, is visiting Pocomoke this week and is the guest of Mr. Norvel H. Costen. Sunday was Trustees' day at Saint John's church. The collection was good. Rev. Marshall preached in the morning, and the pastor, Rev. J. S. Collins, preached at night. Large congregations were present at each service. We are having fine weather here now and the churches are holding lawn parties every night and every one seems to enjoy themselves. Mrs. Cassio J. Waters was in town on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Elenora F. Gunby who was taken to Salisbury Hospital last week is slightly improved. Mr. Eben Quinn is quite ill at his home. Read The Afro-American. Continued from page 1 and when I mention street you must understand that I refer to Princess St. because it is here where you may meet all those who are from America and any other place in the morning, but in the afternoon they are scattered. The first man to attract my attention as I walked down the street was the Rev. Dr. C. M. Fisher, of Mobile, Ala. He was walking down the street, as if at home. He seemed to be in a hurry, "I am looking for Rev. L. G. Jordan," he said, "and I haven't time to look in any place. I have promised to meet him this morning and must keep my engagement." It was wonderful to see how anxious he was to keep his appointment, but I found it was a case of 'all the bait in that boy's pocket. He was to see Dr. Jordan to get his ticket into the Synod hall, where the lower house was to meet. He was after the ticket in a hurry. I saw him an hour later and he had seen Dr. Jordan secured his ticket and was ready for going abroad. Dr. Jordan was a much sought after man, because most of the men of our race who are on hand, belong to the Baptist church, and are big men in the National Baptist Convention. Dr. Jordan, is secretary of the Foreign Mission Board hence he had to secure tickets for them. Who but Rev. E. J. Fisher, pastor of Olivet Baptist Church, Chicago, Ill., and chairman of the American delegation, as he put it. He found that it was an easy thing to be a big man at home, but he was not known in this matter, hence he had to fall in with the rest and look to Jordan. On one occasion I am told that a reporter for one of the English pnpers was talking to one of the delegates of my race, and Dr. Fisher walked up on one leg and said "I am chairman of the delegation, and you must get all information from me, what is it you want to know?" I am not going to comment on this, but it was good to see him in this part of the world, and I am glad that he was useful. I like to see big chairmen of delegations, and I think the next time I am going to get me a delegation. Well by the way I did have one, Revs. J. P. Robinson and J. W. Rankin, and I guess I will say that Col. J. O. Midnight was chairman of that American delegation. We had it all to our own party and enjoyed a fine time. Well, as I walked down the street, I met Rev. E. R. Carter, J.). D, of Atlanta, Ga. Now there is a man you do not hear much about but he is a great man, and stands high over here in Europe. He has made the trip over nine times, and the people all know him. He comes well recommended, has many friends, and is doing a great work for the race. He was walking down the streets of Edinburgh just like he was at home. He does not make much fuss but goes along and does the work, and I commend him for this. Now another important man on this trip is Rev. J. II. Eason, president of the Alabama Baptist Convention. Dr. Eason has made many friends here, and wes perhaps the first American to preach in one of the churches. He accepted an invitation to preach in Carrubvers Chapel, one of the largest churches in the city, and I am here to tell you that he did do some preaching. He held up America. It would be of interest to know that every man who opened his mouth represented us. Our people are getting a hearing here. I am glad to see that so many of our able men are coming over. It is helping to make sentiment for us in this part of the world. Rev. S. W. Bacote, statistician of the National Baptist convention is on hand. He is pastor of a large Baptist church in Kansas City, Mo. He is telling the people of Scotland how many Negro Baptists in the United States, and he is opening their eyes to our worth. Then there is Rev. Wm. Beckham, D. D., of the National Baptist Convention. He is field secretary as you remember. He said that he came solely to attend the convention and when it was over he would return to America. I had the pleasure of calling to see Mrs. J. E. Givens, of Louisville, Ky., the artist. She was enjoying herself, and then I would mention Mrs. Amelia W. Sullivan, from Augusta, Ga., one of the teachers in the public school and I could mention a number of others who are over from the United States. I will have something to say about them in another letter. GREENWOOD ELECTRIC PARK Undoubtedly the best Park for your Summer Outing Easiest way to Make Money Without Risk. SPACIOUS DANCING PAVILION ABUNDA: the 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 JOHN ARTHUR JOANSON, Champion of the World. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORED WOMEN Holds One Of The Largest And Best Attested Meetings In Its History—Officers Elected.—Will Meet In 1912. Louisville, Ky., July 16.—The seventh Biennial session of the National Association of Colored Women, which closed its sessions here today was the largest and best attended in the history of the Association. The sessions were held in the Colored Methodist Episcopal church, on Chestnut street, except on Thursday when the sessions were held in the city armory, which had been loaned by the city for the purpose. The welcome address to the convention was delivered by Mrs. M. E. Steward, chairman of the local committee of arrangements. Among those present were Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Eva Jae iifer, Mrs. Jda Wells-Barnett, Mrs. Lucy Thurman and Mrs. I. N. Ross, of Washington, D. C. The following officers were elected for the opening year: 10 for the ending year. Miss E. C. Carter. New Bedford. Mass., president; Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., vice- president; Miss Ida Joyce-Jackson, Columbus, Ohio, treasurer; Miss Ida Cummings, Baltimore, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Mary E. Steward, Louisville, Ky., recording secretary; Mrs R. O. E. Gibbs, Minneapolis, counselman of the executive board. The Association will meet in Hamp- ton, Va. 1912. SUPERINTENDENT WHEELER REPORTS CONDITIONS IN CHURCH Rev. T. H. Wheeler, district superintendent of the Annapolis District, reports his district as being in splendid condition spiritually and financially. Says he, "The pastors, with few exceptions are mak-commendable records, which will speak well for them at the end of the year. Mrs. Flossie Waters, of 403 N. Bethel street, left the city this week for Farinfield, Md., for the summer, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Waters. SHRINERS GO TO CAMBRIDGE. On Wednesday of last week, Jerusalem Temple No. 4, A. E. A. O. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, gave an excursion to Cambridge, Md., on the Steamer Starlight. The excursion though widely advertised was not the success, financially, it should have been, yet those who went were treated to a day of unalloyed pleasure. The hospitality of the Masons of Cambridge and their friends was something not soon to be forgotten. The going to Cambridge of this Order demonstrates that after all said and done the Starlight is a good boat and a safe one. HOMES FOR DELEGATES WANTED. The 15th B. M. C. of the G. C. O. of Odd Fellows will convene in Baltimore September 12th to 17th inclusive. All persons desiring to accommodate delegates will apply to any of the following: Rates $1.50 per day for board and lodging: J. C. Johnson, 1234 Etting street. Oscar J. Mason, 526 McMechen street. R. J. Turner, 1015 D.uid Hill avenue. John W. Wells, 607 Pierce street. John Cromwell, 931 South Sharp street. Richard Brooks, 525 Dolphin St. George Hazelton, 626 W. Lanvale street. D. B. Snowden, 1717 Barnes St. Henry Dockins, 1725 McCubbin street. Abnic R. Johnson, 905 Myrtle avenue. Mary R. Burkett, Reisterstown. Mary R. Grace, 320 S. Caroline street. 1910 1910 Excursion Season. Baltimore, Md. Str. River Queen Secure Your Date Now. Booking & Charters Now Ready. Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis ...Railway... Wm. Lewis, Baltimore Exc. Mgr. Office and residence, 1319 Argyle Av. Hours: 7 to 9 A. M. 4 to 7 P. M. daily Liberal inducement to make $money AMBS MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 6.00 A. M., Class-meeting. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor, 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Special Service by Ushers' Union. 8.00 P. M., Anniversary of Willing Workers. Sermon by Pastor. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCII Cor. S. Caroline and Bank St. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. A. J. Smith, Supt. 4.30 P. M., Evangelistic Meeting at the corner Spring street and Ulrich alley. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor. JOHN WESLEY M. E.CHURCH 5.30 P. M., Open-air Services in Hughes street 8 00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. Dr. Arnold, of Atlanta, Ga. All are most cordially invited. Everybody welcome. Mr. E. Hughes, S. S. Supt. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH, Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Rev. S. D. Davis. 3 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. Iane Milligan, Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av All Days' Meeting at Brown's Grove. Services all day. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. Aquilla Brooks. 3 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. 7.30 P. M., Preaching. Prayer Meeting following each service. All Singing and Praying Bands are cordially invited. All are welcome. Boat leaves Miller's Wharf foot of Caroline street. S A. M., 11 A. M., and 2.30 P. M. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor, subject:—"Angels, Archangels and Cherubims." 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. W. C. Tongue, Supt. 3.30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. W. H: Draper. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. C. G. Cummings, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church. His choir and congregation will be present. Preaching and Prayer Meeting every night during the week. Everybody welcome. The Union Service at King's Hill last Sunday night was great. Collection $41.00. Whatcoat Epworth M. E.Sunday School will give their Annual Picnic to Druid Hill Park, Thursday, July 28th, 1910, grove No. 3. Fare 20 Cents. 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: "Transfiguration of Jesus Christ." 5 P. M., Open-air Service, Chestnut and Low streets. 5 P. M., Preaching by Rev. John P. James. Strangers cordially welcomed. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. Help Hand Day. Miss Emma Mitchell, Chairman, and will preside. Address by Mrs. D. D. Turpeau, of Ames M. E. church Mrs. Emma J. Truxon will speak of the recent Federation Convention. Good music. All invited. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. Y. M. C. A. Tent Service. Tent Service. Penna. Ave. near Wilson St. Rev. D. G. Mack, Pastor Macedonia Men and Women are invited. NOTICE!! NOTICE!!! Rev. Thomas H. Kiah, formerly of St. Michaels and recently appointed Principal of Princess Anne Academy, Princess Anne, Md., wishes to announce to friends and patrons that all correspondence will reach him promptly if directed to 1827 Division street, Baltimore, Md., from now until September 1st or if sent to Cornell University, Ithica, New York from present date to August 16. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton. Pastor. 11 A. M., The Pastor will preach a Special Sermon, subject: "Faith Strengthened by Experience," 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8.00 P. M. Preaching by the Pastor. Special subject. The Rally is still on. All are welcome. I. F. Waters, Supt. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. G. R. Arnold, D. D., of Atlanta, Ga. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor T. J. Holliday, Supt. EBENEZER A. M. E. OHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 2.30 F. M., Sermon by Rev W. H. Gaines, D. D., pastor of John Wesley M.E. Church; and Congregation and Choir. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Pastor or another minister. Classes—Sunday at 6 A.M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 Herbert Frisby, Supt WAYMAN MEM. A.M;E. CHURCH Carroll Street near Carey Eev. David Johnson, Pastor A Great Jubilee Tent Meeting is being held on a vacant lot opposite Wayman Memorial A. M. E. Church, on Carroll street near Carey. A. 60 foot canvass has been erected and special religious services will be held all Summer. The public is most cordially invited to attend. OUR SERVICES—SUNDAYS. JULY 24TH. 11 A. M., Special sermon by Pastor. 3.30 P. M., the Pastor will preach a special sermon to the Order of Good Hope, Biddle Lodge, No. 31, and St. Thomas Lodge, No. 2. All other ledges are invited. Services held under the tent. 8 P.M., Preaching and Evangelistic Services. Monday nights—Preaching and Prayer Meeting. Wednesday nights—An old time Methodist Union and General Class Meeting. Come and testify for Jesus and be filled with Holy Fire. Friday nights—An earnest plea for sinners and Praise Meeting. Come and bring a friend. Meetings to continue during July, August and September. Take Columbia Ave. car (not "Westport") get off at Carey and Columbia Ave., walk one block South on Carey to Carroll street. Edward Sorrell, Supt. PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, Penna. Ave. near Dolphin Street Rev. J. Harvey Anderson, D.D., Ph.D. Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by the Pastor subject: "Cell it to Joseph." 2.30 P. M. Sunday School. Mrs. Anna Perry, Supt. a P. M., Sermon to Companv L of the Rally Forces, Mrs. Anna Denis, Captain, by a visiting Minister. 4.00 P. M., Class. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "A Lame Boy." All are welcome. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Parrish St. near Mulberry St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. Trustees' Day. 10.00 A. M. Class Meeting. 11.00 A. M., Rev. D. W. Queen. 7.00 P. M., Praise Meeting. 8 P. M., Pastor or Stranger. P. H. McGowan, Supt. Mt.CALVARY BAPT.CHURCH Saratoga St: bet. Pine and Myrtle Ave. Rev. Wm. A. Brown, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 3 P. M., Union Communion. The following pastors and their congregations will be present:—Revs P.H. Johnson, T. Williams, Frank Smith, J. Smith. You are invited. ANNUAL CAMPMEETING PARADISE GROVE Under the auspices of Bethel, Mt. Calvary and Payne Memorial A. M. E. Churches. Ample arrangements have been made to accommodate all who will come and worship with us. Earnest preaching, prayer and song services each Sabbath at 3 and S P. M. Take the Edmonson avenue cars going west. Rev. P. H. Green, president. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Secretary. Rev. D. G. Hill, Treasurer. NOTICE. Services will be held as follows at Seaton's Chapel A. M. E. Church, 1735 Orleans street. 11.00 A. M., preaching by the Pastor; 3 P. M., Sunday School, Mrs. E. C. Fludd, Supt.; 8 P. M., by Pastor. All are welcome. J. C. Fludd, Pastor: MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS Martin's Band or Orchestra Charles Martin 229 COLYIN STREET. Brevity. The comedian stalked out on the stage and paused. The audience laughed still louder. "Missionary and cannibals." The laugh was a roar this time. "Mrs. Newlywel's pie." But there is a limit to what people can stand, even of humor, and the comedian desisted just in time to save several from going into hysterics. A BAD THING TO NEGLECT. Don't neglect the kidneys when you lack control over the secretions. Passages become too frequent or scanty — urine is discolored and sediment appears. No medicine for such troubles like Doan's Kidney Pills. They quickly remove kidney disorders. Every Fiction Sir in Story Mrs. Mary Wagner, 1367 Kossuth St., Bridgeport, Conn., says: "Physicians were unable to relieve my kid for crooked legs." ney trouble and for five weeks I was confined to bed. The kidney secretions caused me untold annoyance and I suffered from bearing-down pains in my back. When almost in despair I began using Doan's Kidney Pills and soon felt better. Continued use cured me and for five years I have enjoyed excellent health." Remember the name—Doan's. For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Odd Form Of Scotch Thrift. The Glasgow sanitary authorities have discovered a strange form of thrift on the part of a working woman. The one room occupied by her was stored from the floor to within three feet of the ceiling with cotton waste, on top of which she slept. The waste weighed two and three-quarter tons, and when sold realized £7 7s. 6d. The woman said she had stored it against the time when she could no longer work. Her employer, a fringe and tassel maker, allowed her, apart from her weekly wage, to take away useless waste lying on the floors of the warehouse after she had cleared up on Saturdays. For COLDS and GRIP. Hick's CARPUNDING is the best remedy- relieves the aching and feverishness—cures the cold and restores normal conditions. It is also recommended immediately. It is 250. and 400. at drug store. Why The Judge Smypathized. M. Barboux, the eminent French lawyer, who died recently, was well known as an after dinner speaker and had a wonderful fund of good law court stories. Perhaps the best of them is the conversation which Mr. Barboux declared that he overheard in the lobby outside the divorce court one afternoon. "Well, how did you get on?" "Splendidly. I got my divorce and care of the child. The judge was on my side, you know." "A friend of yours?" "Well—not a friend exactly. He used to be my wife's first husband." —From M. A. P. Time Hung Heavy On Hands. A Chinese laundryman in Oakland, Cal., recently had his troubles with a watch that habitually lost time. So he took the timepiece to the nearest watchmaker. "Watchee no good to Charlie Lee," said he briefly, pushing it across the counter. "You fixe him, oh?" "Certainly," said the watchmaker. "What seems to be the trouble with it?" "Oh, him too much by 'n' by," said Charlie Lee. "Harper's Weekly." The First Creamery. So far as known, the first creamery built in the United States was at Middletown, N. Y., in 1863, the second at Binghamton, that state. The creamery business was for a good many years confined to that part of the country. Not until about 25 years ago were any built out through the West. Seeking Information. Absent-minded Professor (meeting a friend unexpectedly on a mountain peak)—"Hello! Did you climb up from below?"—Fliegende Blaster A Dream of Ease Post Toasties Served right from the package with cream or milk. Especially pleasing with fresh berries. PYTHIANS' ANNUAL MEETING. Maryland Grand Lodge to Meet at Easton, Md., July 25. The twenty-first annual session of the Maryland grand lodge of Knights of Pythias, which will be held at Easton, Md., July 25, 26 and 27, promises to be one of the best attended in the history of the order in Maryland. The people of Easton are making great preparations for the entertainment of the delegates, and a number of social affairs have been planned. On the afternoon of the first day the uniformed rank, under command of General George B. Carter, will give a street parade. The conferring of the grand lodge degrees will then take place. Formal welcoming exercises will be held at night. Grand Chancellor George H. Watry of Baltimore has been indorsed for reelection by a number of lodges. The present officers are George W. F. McMechen, Baltimore, deputy grand chancellor; Josiah L. Biggs, Baltimore, grand keeper of records and seals; H. M. St. Clair, Cambridge, grand master of exchequer; Thaddeus Copeland, grand prelate; Joseph Green, Baltimore, grand prelate; William Layton, Baltimore, grand master at arms; W. C. McCord, Baltimore, grand attorney; Dr. C. E. Fowler, Baltimore, grand medical examiner; Philip Henson, Chestertown, grand lecturer; George H. C. King, Baltimore, outer guard, and William Mitchell, inner guard. IMPORTANT COMING EVENT. Alabama Odd Fellows Preparing For Annual Meeting Aug. 1. The next annual meeting of the Alabama state grand lodge, grand united order of Odd Fellows, will be held in Birmingham, beginning on Monday, Aug. 1. R. T. Jackson and O. W. Adams, chairman and corresponding secretary respectively of the local committee, are already getting in touch with the various subordinate lodges of district grand lodge No. 23. Matters of much importance to members of the order will come up for consideration. The committee of arrangements desires that each lodge send in the names of its delegates as soon as possible so that suitable assignments may be made. This is necessary in order that the local management may know how many delegates to prepare for Ex-Grand Master of America Edward H. Morris of Chicago will be present and preside over the deliberations. Names of delegates should be sent to Recording Secretary William Douglass, box G75, North Birmingham. NEGRO NEWSPAPER MEN TO MEET IN NEW YORK All Phases of the Profession to Receive Duo Consideration. The second annual meeting of the National Negro Press association will be held in New York on Tuesday, Aug. 16. President I. W. Thompson and his official staff are working hard to make the meeting one of interest and helpfulness to editors and newspaper correspondents generally. Every phase of the profession will receive due consideration. It is the desire of those in charge to have as many editors and correspondents present as possible. In order that real substantial work may be done all persons interested in the newspaper business are urged to attend the meeting. Besides the day sessions there will be a public meeting in the evening at which stirring addresses will be made by men of long experience who have achieved success as editors and writers. President Thompson will deliver his annual address at the evening session, and there will also be a general discussion. It is earnestly hoped that our men will make a personal sacrifice to get together at this particular time for a heart to heart talk on matters in which all are mutually concerned. The race needs the influence of its newspapers at the present time more than ever before. It will therefore be the aim of editors at this meeting to devise ways and means for a more systematic presentation of a stronger defense of the race along all lines through the columns of the press. The location of the building and the time the various sessions are to be held will be announced later. Dr. W. M. Moss Visits New Field. Dr. W. M. Moss Visits New Field. The Rev. Dr. William M. Moss of Norfolk. Va.. filled the pulpit of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ. Brooklyn, at both services on Sunday. July 17. Dr. Moss received the unanimous call of the church to become its pastor over three months ago. His visit to the church on Sunday was the first since he accepted the call. The pastor elect attended the session of the Sunday school in the afternoon and signed and presented promotion certificates to forty-five scholars. He will take official charge of the church as pastor Sept. 1. Let Johnson Stick to His Profession. The Chicago Conservator suggests that Champion John Arthur Johnson quit the pugilistic ring and cast his lot with politics and politicians. We do not agree with Editor Carey. Mr. Johnson is following the profession to which he has given many years of hard study and labor, and we believe that he can best conserve the interest of the race by keeping to that for which at this particular time he is best fitted. NEGRO RACE NOT INFERIOR. No Scientific Proof That Race Sprang From Distinct Root. Professor Hamilton of the University of California, lecturing before a class in sociology at the summer school of Northwestern university at Evanson recently, declared that the Jeffries and Johnson prizeflight proved to some extent the truth of the theory that the Negro no longer belongs to an inferior race. "The Negro has made wonderful progress in the last fifty years," said Professor Hamilton, "and no longer can be called the white man's inferior. In art, music, literature, in warfare, in business and in physical development he has made phenomenal strides. The recent prizeflight proves to some extent the truthfulness of the theory that the Negro is not of an inferior race. "There is no scientific proof to show that the Negro sprang from a distinct root, according to the view of Professor Halle, the German savant, but all evidence tends to support the theory that he is simply a branch of the Caucasian race, the same as the Egyptian, the Moor and the Hindu. "I believe that within 300 years the Negro will become extinct in America through the effects of intermarriage and climatic conditions." MACEDONIAN CRY HEARD. Attention Called to Lock of Business Enterprises in Louisville. In a recent issue the Louisville (Ky.) Columbian, which is so aptly edited by Dr. P. R. Peters, says all of the southern cities save Louisville are doing something for the uplift of the race along business lines. Here we have close to 45,000 Negroes—about 12,500 are voters—more than 15,000 including Jefferson county, and yet we have not a Negro hotel, not a first class modern restaurant in the city. No Negro dry goods store, no Negro bank and not a single first class Negro grocery store is in the town. Of course those who are in the business are doing the best they can under the conditions now existing. This is possibly surprising news to the outside world, and we hope the Columbian will continue to hammer away until our people shall have become awakened to the great opportunities which they are letting go by unused. PROSPEROUS YEAR FOR NEW ENGLAND BAPTISTS. Record Breaking Year In Liberal Gifts For Various Purposes. The thirty-sixth annual meeting of the New England Baptist missionary convention, which was held in New York in June, was a record breaker along all lines of its work. The financial assistance rendered to the various educational institutions and for home and foreign mission work was an encouraging feature. The appropriations were distributed in part as follows: For the work in Haiti, $107.76; for Africa, $50; for South American missions, $95.99; to the fund for the widows and orphans of deceased members, $250. Educational institutions helped were Virginia seminary and college, the Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural school and the National Training School For Women and Girls. The Howard Colored Orphan asylum was also liberally remembered, as were many other subjects of a charitable nature. The receipts of the convention proper were $1,082.18. This sum does not include the amount for board of delegates and minor expenses incurred for the week the convention was in session. Rev. Dr. W. A. Harrod, corresponding secretary of the convention, in a letter to the Rev. Dr. William A. Creditt, president, said: "The convention of which you are the honored president has broken this year all previous records. It has taken in, aside from the entertainment money, $1,082.18. It has aided twenty-one charitable causes touching all phases of mission work, home and foreign. Feeling that it is the duty of a good secretary to give you this information in an itemized form, I herewith inclose the same." Elks' Convention to Be Notable Affair Interest in the annual convention of the Order of Ellis to be held in Washington for four days beginning on Tuesday, July 26, runs high. Members of the order throughout the United States are expected to be in attendance. Since the consolidation of the two factions is an assured fact it is estimated that thousands of persons will go to Washington to witness the meeting between Messers, Atkins and Mills, the two principalis in the great controversy which is at last about to be finally concluded. Johnson May Attend Elks' Convention. Octavius V. Catte lodge. Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Philadelphia, has the proud distinction of having as a member John Arthur Johnson, heavyweight champion of the world. Mr. Johnson is expected to be present at the grand lodge convention in Washington, July 20. Ministers Favor Fight Pictures. The ministers' conference, which is made up of pustors of the A. M. E. churches of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York, at a meeting held refused to indorse a resolution favoring the suppression of Johnson-Jeffries fight pictures. 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 fortune man or men who discover their true location. A wonderful instrument called the Magnetic Needle has recently been perfected, which has been used with wonderful accuracy in discovering both mines and treasures. The needle has interchangeable parts designed for use to indicate the particular minesal sought for. Lost end buried treasures of money, gold and silver, are located. Successful miners and prospectors use these needles, but in the past they have been difficult to obtain. We understand, however, that the Prospectors and Miners Agency of Palmyra, Pa., handle a complete line of these needles and other mineral rods and would be glod to correspond with anyone interested in the subject. They issue a large catalogue which will be mailed free to anyone writing them. Address P. & M. Agency, I2S 2nd St. Palmyra, Pa. A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE. Of all the soldiers of fortune who have helped to make Latin America interesting in recent years, none was more picturesque that young Harper Lee, who nearly lost his life in the bull ring at Guadalajara the other day. Whether he will get well and take up bull fighting again, the Mexican dispatches have not yet made quite clear. It wouldn't be surprising if he did, for it isn't the first time that he has been reported dead. Last October the papers told how he had been badly gored while saving the life of a fallen picador, and it was supposed that the young daredevil would retire then. But he recovered, only to add still more daring performances to those which had already made him a hero to the crowd which follows bull fighting in Mexico. He was very popular down there, both with Mexicans and Americans, both with those who flock to the Plaza de Toros, as our crowds flock to the polo grounds to see the Giants beat the Brooklyns, and with those who, perhaps, considered bull fighting a cruel and barbarous amusement and kept away from it. That meant a pretty all-round popularity. To novelists thred of Herzegovina and unheard of little European courts and the Zenda scene, we commend this tall and agile young man, standing, sword in hand, awaiting the charge, in the dazzling sun of the Mexican bull ring, with the senoritas and soldiers and politicians and promoters—all that curious, vivid crowd—watching with bated breath. It has been said that he is a Harva.d mar, a Princeton man—all sorts of stories have been told about him. As a matter of fact, he isn't a college man at all. He came from Texas. His grandfather was Colonel George Baylor, a Confederate veteran and Indian fighter. He went to work, while a boy, for the Mexican Central Railway, and most of his young life—he is not yet thirty years old—has been spent in Guadalajara. Several years ago he took up bull fighting as an amusement, very much as young men up here go in sometimes for boxing. He began to appear as an amateur in the ring at Guadalajara, and there, it is said, he attracted the attention of an old Spanish bull fighter, who at once took the young gringo under his wing. Lee improved rapidly, and finally—like "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, for instance—became a professional. It is a lucrative business. He probably received $5000 "Mex." for each performance in Mexico, and a popular bull fighter makes a good many appearances during the season. As a money maker he compares favorably with an operatic tenor of the first class here; socially, his position is like that of a successful prize fighter. Often appearing at several smaller rings, Lee made his metropolitan debut in Mexico City about a year ago. In the minutest details of dress and deportment, Lee was all that the most dandy bull fighter should be. And everything goes by tradition in bull fighting. The ring was crowded to the roof. As the American tooread entered he towered by a head above the other two matadors. He killed his first bull, a powerful black animal, in slashing style, and the ring rang with the shouts of "El American!" and "Es otro Montes!" (He is another Montes.) Montes was perhaps the most famous of the Spanish bull fighters. — Collier's Weekly. The fascinating interest of the ancient ruins of Rhodesia, South Africa, drew the attention of the archeologists of the British Association during its recent meeting at Cape Town. Among these ruins the most conspicuous is the great Zimbabwe temple, which lies about 200 miles inland from the Indian Ocean. The oldest of the ruined buildings are believed to date back at least to the days of King Solomon. It is thought that they were constructed by Semitic colonists, whose chief object was gold mining, and who left indications of their worship of Baal and Ashtaroth, as described in the Bible. 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Our loquacious friend, Micawber, would, no doubt, revel in the patience and privileges of this day and conclude that its era, without its debt-prisons and riah Heeps, was indeed a utoniange. But the serious fact is that with all our strenuous competition, nick amassing of prodigious wealth, ur business code is more humane, more mindful of the other man and its rights and, indeed more moral than that of any people in history. I doubt about us we see these men of glossal fortunes giving with lavish and to charitable or other worthy uses and even in the severity of their business dealings they are not driving as cruel bargains as they sed to.—Omaha Bee. Couldn't Say It. A Wall Street broker has a boy stutters badly. One day a neighbor wanted to send a note across the city, and borrowed George to carry for him. The trip was a long one and the boy was gone quite threeours. When he returned, the roker asked him how much he had charged for his services. "F-ff-ff-ff-fifteen c-c-c-c-cents!" as the gasping reply. "Oh, pshaw! Why didn't you take it a quarter?" "I-I-I-I c-c-c-couldn't s-s-s-say" replied George, sadly.—Metropolitan Magazine. Moisture And Crop Production. A paper read at a recent meeting Winnipeg states that omitting vaporation from 200 to 400 tons of water are required in producing the ne ton of dry matter. In he rowing of crops it is estimated that, including evaporation, from 3.6 inches to 4.3 inches of water are required to produce 12 bushels of heat or 20 bushels of barley per re. HAKED TO PLEASE Regarding the Morning Cup "Oh, how hard it was to part with coffee, but the continued trouble with obstipation and belching was such that I finally brought myself to leave off. "Then the question was, what would we use for the morning drink? tea was worse for us than coffee; chocolate and cocoa were soon tired; milk was not liked very well, and it water we could not endure. 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Read the little book, "The Road to fellville," in pkgs. "There's a Rea- n." Ever read the above letter? A new ne appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human reputation. BUSINESS WOMEN TO AID LEAGUE Local Organization In New York Doing Substantial Work. COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED Plans For Entertainment of Delegates to National Negro Business League Are Being Perfected—Exhibits Will Show Extent of Woman's Activity in a Tangible Manner. The Negro Woman's Local Business League of Greater New York, with headquarters at the Hotel Maceo, 213 West Fifty-third street, is making ample preparations for its part in entertaining the delegates to the National Negro Business league, which meets in Palm Garden, New York, Aug. 17 to 19, inclusive. It will take quite a sum of money for delegates' board and the banquet W. E. H. MRS. H. S. MITCHELL. to be held at Grand Central Palace. There will also be incidental expenses. In order to cover the expense without burdening the league the women have fallen into line and are meeting with much encouragement. A committee of 100 is being formed. All persons contributing the sum of $2 are eligible to membership in the committee. Those who contribute $4 will be entitled to a ticket to the grand banquet which will mark the close of the league. Delegates desiring accommodations are urged to notify Mrs. B. F. Thomas. 213 West Fifty-third street, or Mrs. Louise Greenlee of 165 West Fifty-third street. The woman's local league has a strong membership and is thoroughly organized and has the following officers: Miss Irena L. Moorman, president; Mrs. Harriette S. Mitchell, secretary; Mrs. Sarah Vanness, treasurer, and Mrs. Rosa Williams, assistant treasurer. The executive committee is composed of Mrs. J. P. Moore, chairman; Mrs. B. F. Thomas, vice chairman; Miss Mamie Shields, Miss Alice Butler, organizer; Mrs. Hibernia Smith, Mrs. H. M. Winslow and Mrs. Louisa Greene. The president of the league, Miss from L. Moorman, is one of the best qualified business women among our people in Greater New York. Under her noble leadership, with the hearty co-operation of the members, success is assured. Miss Moorman is a born leader, and in the matter of handling large affairs which require experience and business tact she has more than once demonstrated that she knows how to get results from her efforts. Miss Moorman organized and had incorporated the People's Auditorium company, with offices at 26 Court street, Brooklyn. In this business venture, like all other movements in which she is interested, she is succeeding admirably. Mrs. Harriette S. Mitchell, secretary of the league, is also known as an earnest, sincere worker who has had considerable experience as an organizer and leader in many good movements among our people. Upon Mrs. Mitchell's efforts will depend largely much of the success of the present movement. As secretary she will keep the members daily informed of the meetings and conduct the entire correspondence necessary in forming the committee of one hundred. Reports of what women are doing in a business way will occupy the greater part of their session. It is said that over 60 per cent of all the money contributed for business purposes among Afro-Americans in Greater New York is raised by women. Business meetings will be held weekly on Monday evenings from now on until Aug. 15. Exhibits of the handiwork of women engaged in various lines of business will be shown on woman's day, Aug. 15. A splendid musical program will also be rendered by well known artists. Jeffries Wants to Do Let Alone. Said Jeffries after the light, "Well, I guess the public will let me alone after this." Yes, bad, the public will let you alone, and we believe you will let the public alone, particularly one member of the public who hails from Galveston, Tex. How unnecessary it is to call names at times!—Savannah (Ga.) Tribune. ```markdown ``` WHAT GOOD ROADS ARE. Professor P. A. Foder, of Utah: If after two weeks of rainy weather followed by one hour of sunshine a bicycle can speed along at a gait of eight miles an hour and sling no mud up his back; if after a dry summer's traffic a funeral train can move over the road without raising the dust; if after several years' use there are no perceptible ruts made by wagon wheels or horses' hoops, then we can pronounce it a good road. Some of you may think this but an idle dream impossible of realization. You need but travel a little in some of the European countries before mentioned to undeceive yourselves in this respect. You will find that such roads are possible, and not only possible, but in the long run economical. In this country in extensive drives or bicycle rides we rejoice when we approach a town, for there we expect to find solid roads. In most of the European countries, on the other hand, we rejoice when we get out of the towns, with their hard, rough paving blocks and reach the smooth, clean, country macadam. In this country, especially in the western states, the plan is to make the highway wide enough to enable us to turn out from mudholes and dusty tracks. In the old country the plan is to keep the road narrow enough to enable them to fix it properly. Land is valuable for cultivation but road side weeds are a nuisance. THE ROAD. The road is like a work of art—it incites the imagination. In this I contend that it is an educator of no mean worth. It promises a healthy interest in the brain, and scraps of wisdom may be found scattered along the way for those who will, to pick up. There are as many sorts of roads as there are many kinds of books, each sort filling its place. The grand turnpike, with its fine estates, speaking of wealth; the country byways, hinting modest contentment and ease; the toll road with its gate and its wayside inn for travelers; the river road, following the stream now giving glimpses of the broad sweep and now but sparkles of light through the foliage at the trees obstruct the view. There is the hilly road where one loses the view of the highway ahead as it dips down into the valley, only to rise with a narrowed gauge on a further hill, and the wood road with its confluent paths and trails. One of the strongest lures is the road built at a time when it was easier to go around or over a hill than through it; better to find a safe ford than to plunge anywhere into the stream or build a bridge. The highway which goes straight, from one point to another is a scientist and not a poet. It may be a fine servant, but as a friend and companion give me the meaning road with its constant surprises, its up-hill and down-dale, its sunshine and shadow. One which may be seen a mile ahead may be a fine speedway, but it is not capable of rousing the imagination.—Walter K. Stone in Recreation. THE MOVEMENT GROWING. Many of the very foremost men of the country have declared in favor of National aid to good roads and the feeling is constantly growing that it should prevail. Of course, here and there we find it opposed by specious argument and strained interpretations of the constitution, but this opposition cannot stand in the face of the practice of the government in road building many years ago, and at this day in Porto Rico, where we have constructed more highways in the past five years than did the Spaniards in four hundred years; and in the Philippines, where we are building highways every day in the year. There is more serious consideration being given to the subject of good roads today than any other that can be named, and as a question fraught with vital concern to the internal commerce of the country and to its religious, educational and social advancement, it is a sure thing that the call for national aid will have to be heard. It is not the farmer alone who is affected by bad roads: trade conditions are disastrously affected wherever bad roads exist. Good roads are necessary to every vocation and every interest. The cost of bad roads has been so often presented that repetition would not strengthen argument. The main fact is the clear fact that bad roads are a curse to the nation and a disgrace to our boasted Americanism. There is necessity for government aid to better roads and it ought to be extended with the least possible delay. In every civilized country but ours, government has fostered improved highways. Wherever improved highways have been built the people are happier and the country more prosperous. In the United States there has been marvelous progress notwithstanding bad roads. We would have progressed a thousand fold more under an improved system of highways. A change is needed here. The common roads should be made adequate to the necessities of the country. There is no special class in the discussion. It is a great economic question, rapping loudly for recognition, and as all the people are involved the government should step in and co-operate with the States in its solution. Weekly Review of Trade and Market Reports. Brandstreet reports that what, including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending July 14 aggregate 1,190,248 bushels, against 1,563,775 last week and 1,468,108 this week last year. For the two weeks ending July 14 exports were 2,754,023 bushels, against 2,880,721 in the same period last year. Corn exports for the week are 94,757 bushels, against 190,072 last week and 100,-113 in 1909. For the two weeks ending July 14 corn exports are 284,829 bushels, against 147,531 last year. Wholesale Markets. New York.—Wheat—Spot stronger; No. 2 red. $1.11\%$ c. f. f. to arrive elevator; No. 1 North, $127\%$ f. o. b. Corn—Spot firm; No. 2, $70\%$ c. elevator, domestic; export No. 2, $70\%$ f. o. b. Oats—Spot firmer; mixed, 26@ 32 lbs., nominal; natural white, 26@ 32 lbs., 47@50%; clipped white, 34@42 lbs., 39@52%. Receipts, 63,325 bu. Hay firm; prime, $1.22\%$ @ 1.25; No. 1, $1.20%; No. 2, $1.12\%$ @ 1.17%; No. 3, $1@1.05$. Butter steady and unchanged; receipts, 11,629 pkgs. Cheese steady and unchanged; receipts, 6,655 boxes. Eggs steady; receipts, 16,925 cases; state, Pennsylvania and nearby heenery white, 27@20c; do, gathered, white, 25@27; do, heenery, brown, 24@26; do, gathered, brown, 22@25; fresh-gathered, extra first, 19@20½; do, first, 17@18; do, seconds, 15½@16½. Poultry — Alive firm; Western broilers, 23c; fowls, 18; turkeys, 10@14. Dressed firm; Western broilers, 21@23c; fowls, 13@18; turkeys, 15@20. Philadelphia — Wheat firm; contract grade, new, No. 2 red, in export elevator, 95@97c. Corn firm: No. 2 yellow, for local trade, 69½@70c. Oats firm: No. 2 white natural, 48c. Butter firm: extra Western creamery, 31c; do, nearby prints, 32. Eggs firm: Pennsylvania and other nearby fries, free cases, 21½c at mark: do., current receipts, in returnable cases, 20, at mark; Western firsts, free cases, 21½c at mark; do., current receipts, free cases, 20, at mark. Cheese ½c. lower; New York full creams, choice, 15½c @ 16c; do., fair to good, 15@ 15½. Live poultry steady; fowls, 17@ 17½c; old roosters, 12½@ 13; broiling chickens, 20@ 23; ducks, 14@ 15; geese, 12@ 13. Dressed Poultry — Fowls steady; chickens lower; fresh-killed fowls, nearby 17c; do., Western, 16½@ 17; old roosters, 13; broiling chickens, as to size, nearby, 23@ 26; do., Western 17@ 24; ducks, 18@ 20. Baltimore — Wheat — Spot and July, 99c; Angust, 99½; September, 101½; December, 106. Corn—Western opened dull; July, 63c. nominal. Spot mixed corn early, was 63 nominal, and the sales of corn from day to day continue small in volume. Settling prices were: Contract 62. Oats—White-No. 2, as to weight, 47c. sales: No. 3, as to weight, 45@ 46½: No. 4, as to weight, 43½@ 44. Mixed—No. 2, 45½@ 46; No. 2, 44½@ 45. Hay—No. 1 timothy, $23; No. 2 timothy, $21.50@ 22; No. 3 timothy, $18@ 20; choice clover mixed, $21@ 21.50; No. 1 clover mixed, $20.50@ 21; No. 2 clover mixed, $18@ 19.50; No. 1 clover, $15@ 16; No. 2 clover, $12@ 14. Straw—Straight dye straw, fair to choice, $11.50@ 12; tangled rye (blocks), $8@ 9.50; wheat blocks, fair to choice, $6@ 7; oat, good to prime $8@ 8.50. Butter—Creamery, fancy, 29@ 29½½; do. choice, 28@ 28½½; do. good, 26½½; 27½½; do. imitation, 21½½; 23½½; do. prints, 20½½; 30½½; do. blocks, 28½½; 30½½. Eggs—Prices were reduced Ic. per dozen. We quote, per dozen, loss off: Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby firsts, 19c; Eastern Shore, Maryland and Virginia, 19; Western firsts, 19; West Virginia firsts, 19; Southern (North Carolina), 18. Live Poultry—Chickens—Spring, 1½ pounds and over, 22c; small to medium, 20@ 21; old bens, heavy, 18; do. small to medium, 18; old roosters, 10@ 11. Ducks—Old muscovy and mongrel, 12@ 13c.; old white pekins, fat, 13@ 14; puddle, old, 12@ 14; old, small to medium, 11@ 12, spring over 3 pounds, 14@ 15; do. small, poor, 13@ 14. Live Stock. Chicago — Cattle — Beeves, $5.25 @ 8.60; Texas steers, $4.10 @ 6.50; Western steers, $5 @ 7; stockers and feeders, $2.60 @ 5.75; cows and heifers, $2.75 @ 6.80; calves, $6.50 @ 8.25. Hogs — Light, $8.85 @ 9.20; mixed, $8.60 @ 9.20; heavy, $8.20 @ 8.80; rough, $8.20 @ 8.40; good to choice heavy, $8.40 @ 8.80; pigs, $8.90 @ 9.25; bulk of sales, $8.50 @ 8.25. Sheep — Native, $2.65 @ 4.35; Western, $2.50 @ 4.25; yearlings, $4.40 @ 5.25. Lambs — Native, $4.50 @ 7.15; Western, $4.50 @ 7.15. Kansas City, Mo. — Cattle — Dressed beef and export steers, $7 @ 8.25; fair to good, $5.15 @ 7; Western steers, $4.75 @ 7.10; stockers and feeders, $3.25 @ 6; Southern steers, $3.75 @ 5.75; Southern cows, $2.75 @ 9.40; native cows, $2.50 @ 5.00; native heifers, $3.75 @ 6.75; bulls. $2.45 @ 6.00; calves, $4 @ 8.25. Hogs—Bulk of sales $8.35@ 8.75; heavy, $8.30@ 8.40; packers and butchers, $8.35@ 8.67½; light, $8.60@ 8.80; pigs, $8.25@ 8.50. Sheep—Lambs, $6@ 6.90; year- lings, $4@ 4.50; wethers, $3.75@ 4.25; cwes, $3.50@4. Willie Knew His Mother. Little Willie was playing one day with the girl next door, when the later exclaimed: "Don't you hear your mother calling you? 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BLAIR'S PILLS. Celebrated English remedy for GOUT AND RHEumatism. SAVE AND RELIABLE. AT YOUR DEBOGIST. A Serious Blunder. "Yes," said the drug clerk, "I am called up, occasionally to compound prescriptions' at night." "Isn't a man apt to make mistakes working in semi-darkness?" "You bet he is. I took in a plugged quarter once."—Kansas City Journal. Japan is establishing a high technological school in Port Arthur and is conducting investigations for the development of productive industries in Manchuria, says the Taiyo, a Tokio monthly. Good Nature Rewarded. The car was crowded as cars are sometimes, so the fat man stood in the vestibule. At his back was an open window, and the trolley rope hung idly in a graceful loop of the outside of the car and just below his neck. For several blocks everything was lovely. Then the car hit a low place without a corresponding low place in the trolley wire. The rope tightened to make up for the discrepancy and caught the fat man's hat brim with sufficient force to hurl it out the window. Did the fat man frown and blame the conductor? No. He looked at his fellow passengers, his face wreathed in smiles, and said: "Well! I'll be jiggered if that isn't the slickest thing I ever experienced in all my days." He pulled the bell rope once, and when the car had showed down at the next corner he pulled it again twice and jumped off before the car had come to a full stop. The conductor, however, had seen it all. Evidently he was unwilling that his good named passenger should wait for another car and sacrifice a nickel, so he pulled the rope once and he car waited.—Kansas City Star. The Philippines in 1909 exported $0,000,000 cigars. For HEADACHE—Hickey'S CAPUDINE Whether from Colds, Heat, Bombach or Nectar Problems Quideline will love you. It's liquid-plentiful to take-acts immediately. Try it. 10c., 25c. and 50c. at drug stores. The turkey buzzard is said to scent food many miles away. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take as candy. Horse breeding in Russia is entirely under military supervision. SOFT, WHITE HANDS May Be Obtained in One Night. For preserving the hands as well as for preventing redness, roughness, and chapping, and imparting that velvety softness and whiteness much desired by women Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura Ointment, is believed to be superior to all other skin soaps. For those who work in corrosive liquids, or at occupations which tend to injure the hands, it is invaluable. Treatment—Bathe and soak the hands on retiring in a strong, hot, creamy lather of Cuticura Soap. Dry and anoint freely with Cuticura Ointment, and in severe cases spread the Cuticura Ointment on thin pieces of old linen or cotton. Wear during the night old, loose gloves, or a light bandage of old cotton or linen to protect the clothing from stain. For red, rough, and chapped hands, dry, fissured, itching, feverish palms, and shapeless nails with painful finger ends, this treatment is most effective. Cuticura Remedies are sold throughout the world, Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., sole proprietors, Boston, Mass. A Massachusetts man has invented a bookholder with clips as markers. A Bare Good Thing. "Am using Allen's Foot-Kase, the Anti-septic Powder, and can truly say I would not have been without it so long, had I known that relief it would give my aching feet. I think it a rare good thing for sore, sweating or tired feet—Mrs. Matilda Holwert, Providence, R.I." Sold by all Druggists, 25c. The Chinese punish some murders by depriving them of sleep until they die, generally within a week. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 25c a bottle India's rice fields cover 70,000,000 acres. Try Murine Eye Remedy For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. It Soothes Eye Pain. Murine Eye Remedy 75c, 50c. Murine Eye Salve, 25c, and >1.00. A tiny electric device is used to test the action of the heart. PATENTS, Trade-Marks, Pensions, Bounty Pay, Claims Against the Government, Soliciting. Address W. H. WILLS, ATTY-AT-LAW. 312 Ind. Ave., - - Washington, D. C. 21 YEARS' PRACTICE. PATENTS Watson B. Coleman, Wash- ington, D.C. Books free. Highest reference. Best results. Afflicted with weak eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water A Since He Asked. Casetines—10 box—week's treatment in the world—million bags in the world—million bags in the ATTENDS MEETING. Mr. Cummings attended the meeting of the sub-committee of management of the Order of Odd Fellows, which was held in Washington last week. District Grand Secretary, Jesse L. Nichols, Grand Director, Julius C. Johnson, and Mr. Alexander Hemsley, were the other Marylanders present. TO BE ORDAINED TO THE MINISTRY Mr. John W. Widgeon, scientist, chemist, taxedermist, student of the Bible and one of the most valued employees of the Maryland Academy of Sciences, will be ordained to the ministry at Leadenhall Street Baptist. Church within the next few weeks. Mr. Widgeon, aside from his scientific pursuits, has long been an active worker in the Baptist Church, and some years ago received local preachers' orders. He was born in Accomac county, Va., about 55 years ago. Coming to Baltimore at an early age, he worked at photography and later was employed by Sharp and Dohme, chemists, acquiring a splendid knowledge of chemistry at the latter place. For a number of years he has been curator of the Maryland Academy of Sciences. He has a knowledge of the flora and fauna of Maryland, which few men possess, and all over the Academy are specimens collected and mounted by him. He has made several trips to the West Indies, where he collected specimens for the Academy. A SUCCESSFUL LAWN FETE The Busy Bee Social, No.1, of Carroll, Md., gave a very successful lawn fete on last Friday evening at the residence of Miss Ida Johnson, of 20 Leeds street, for the benefit of Evergreen A. M. E. Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. John Lokeman were present with their graphophone and rendered a number of fine selections for the entertainment of those present. The officers of the social are Misses Bertha Lewis president; Ella Rodgers, secretary; Henrietta Smith treasurer. CAMP MEETING WELL ATTENDED. The annual campmeeting which is now in progress in Paradise Grove, under the auspices of Bethel, Payne Memorial and Mt.Calvary A. M. E. Churchies, has been meeting with much success thus far. Notwithstanding the inclement weather on last Sunday, over twelve hundred persons attended the camp. ELECTS OFFICERS. The State Tabernacle of Galilean Fishermen has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Joseph P. Evans, State Ruler; Frank Carter, Deputy State Ruler; Jennie Key, Associate; J. McCauley Dorsey, Recorder; James S. Dyer, Treasurer; Mrs. A. Gertie Heath, Financial Secretary, Eli Hardman, Chaplain; Rebecca Kerr, Conductor; Henry T. Ayers, Marshall, and W. T. Luckett, Inside Guard. Columbus Gordon and Samuel J. Sterling were elected delegates to the National Grand Tabernacle, which meets in Harrisburg, Pa., the first week in August. INTER-COUNTY RALLY The officers and members of Ames Memorial M. E. Church are making plans to make their fall rally one of the most unique ever held in the history of the church. An Inter-County Rally will be held on November 6th, 1910, the Novelty of which will be an Educational Trip to any, of the following cities: Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pa., or Wilmington, Del., for the person leading his county in point of contributions. Special county buttons are being made and the affair bids fair to be one of success. DINNER FOR THE AGED Miriam Circle, King's Daughters and Sons of Asbury M. E. Church, Rev. C. G. Cummings, pastor, gave a dinner to the inmates of the Aged Meu and Women's Home of the M. E. Home on Druid Hill avenue, formerly on Lee street. After dinner refreshments were served and the inmates enjoyed a praise meeting. Mrs. Alice Smith is leader of the Circle. Mrs. Walter J, Davis, of Oakland, Cal., is visiting her brother, Mr. Fltecher H. Marshall, of Park avenue. This is, Mrs. Davis first visit to her native home after 18 years absence. She will visit Washington, Philadelphia and New York before returning home. Miss Mamie Curry, of Gettysburg, has returned to her home after visiting friends in Baltimore, New York and Atlantic City. While in New York she was the guest of Miss Iola Butler and her sister. SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN'S DAY AT MT. PLEASANT CHURCH The Children's Day service which were held at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church on last Sunday were quite successful. An interesting program was well rendered, while the children attiried in spotless white presented a beautiful appearance. There were two prizes awarded for the highest amount of money raised Miss Alice Lewis, won the first prize and Miss B. Washington wou the second. The sum of $26.91 was collected. Mr. Thomas White, the superintendent is doing work and deserves great credit for his noble effort. Rev. J. Frey, is pastor and Miss White, Church Clerk. Mrs. Mary Custis and Miss Iola Butler, of New York, paid a flying visit to Atlantic City last Sunday. Mrs. Mary Custis, of New York, who is spending the summer with friends on the Eastern Shore of Maryland was in Baltimore this week. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS The Baltimore Afro-American is the largest advertising sheet in Maryland and the Atlantic City Topic makes a specialty of out-of-town work. An "ad" of two inches for the Afro-American placed through their Atlantic City office will entitle the advertiser to one inch insertion in the Atlantic City Topic during the months of July and August. Apply only to the Atlantic City office, 1908 Arctic avenue; A. E. Edwards, Manager. Merry Widows No. 2 & Original Jolly Boys SECOND GRAND Moonlight Excursion TO GREATER BROWNS GROVE ON STEAMER STARLIGHT Thursday August 4th, 1910 Prof. Samuel Palmer's Orchestra TICKETS 25 CENTS MERRY WINDOWS - Mary Pratt, President, B. W. Smith Sec. JOLLY BOYS - W. C. Cornish, Pres Strann Glenn, Manager. Boar leaves Miller's wharf 8.30 p. m Gates' Pharmacy Cor. Carey and Presstman Sts. PURE DRUGS PRESCRIPTION SPECIALIST Madison: 4125. Special Notice! All delegates and visitors who wish to attend the District Conference and Sunday School Convention, to be held in Chestertown, Md., Wednesday and Thursday, July 27th and 28th, at Bethel A. M. E. Church, will please notify Rev. J. A. Young, Chestertown, Md., at once so homes may be secured. PROMINENT BALTIMOREAN DEAD On Tuesday morning 19th inst. Mrs. Louisa Taylor, beloved wife of Richard Taylor, departed this life in her 65th year, at her home 305 W. Biddle street. Mrs. Taylor had been confined to her home for quite a while. Her death was due to a stroke of apoplexy. She was buried from her late residence on Friday afternoon the 22nd, at 2 o'clock, interment in Sharp St. Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM In loving but sad remembrance of of my dear mother, Eliza Ann Johnson, who departed this life three years ago to-day, July 24th, 1907. Death hath taken from me my mother A mother I loved so well, Taken from this world of sorrow, Safely home with him to dwell. Gone from earth, yes gone forever. Tear dimmed eyes shall look in vain I shall hear her voice, no never, Nevermore on earth again. Farewell dear mother, but hope to meet you again. Her son, Kev. S. M. Johnson. James Roscoe Johnson, infant son of Robert and Martha Johnson departed this life, July 15th, 1910. Roscoe's favorite place is vacant, His playthings laid aside, And loving hearts are aching. For our darling babe that died. By his parents. ..A BOOK OF SERMONS.. Cards containing thirty-one of his sermon subjects will be sent to any one making application for the same. MRS. EMMA J. DUNCAN, Agent. 1348 S. Bourier St. Philadelphia, Pa. Bell 'Phone. August 17, St. Paul M. E. Church to Chestertown. To BROWN'S GROVE: July 24, Easton M. E. church July 25th First Bapt. S. S. July 26. Ladies Progressive Circle July 27 The Juvenile Council, No. & K. of P. July 28, Mt. Zion M. E. and Handy Chapei A. M. E. S. S. Chapel A. M. E. S. S. July 29, Fountain Baptist church August 1 Centennial M.E. S. S. and Ladies Aid Asso. August 2 Eon Baptist Church August 3, Asbury M. E. Church, from Annapolis to Grove. August 4 Stockholders of Baltimore Steamboat Co. August 5, Antioch Baptist Church August 7, St. Matthews M. E. Ch. August 8 Christian Knights of Mt. Zion. August 9 Peoples' Beneficial and Fraternal Society August 10, James M. E. Church, Chestertown to Grove. August 11, Mt. Siani and Wayland Baptist Churches August 12, Metropolitan Annex M. E. Sunday School. August 14, Ames M. E. Church. August 15, St. John's A.M.E. Church Hayre de Grace to Grove. August 16, Angel Visit Baptist Church. August 19, Bethel A. M. E. church and Asbury M. E. church from Easton to Grove Education Committee August 23, Ashbury M. E. Church August 29, Eastern M. E. S. S. and Ensworth League Epworth League. September 1, Allen C. E. League of Allen A. M. E. church. MOONLIGHTS. July 25, Antelope Pleasure Club July 26, Dormitory Pleasure Club August 4, Merry Widows and Jolly Boys. August 8, Overture Club August 11, Pastime Circle Don't forget to go on the Day's Outing at Greenwood Electric Park. given by Syracuse Lodge, No. 23, K. of P., on Monday, August 1st, 1910. Music by the Commonwealth Band. Tickets, 10 Cents, Take Ellicott City Cars, get off at Winters Ave. Chas. Johnson' C. C. Chas. Pulley, Chair, Committ ee Look!!! Look!!! Just Do It Now. Go to Highland Electric Park City Club Hotel Waiters Will Give Their GRAND OUTING For the summer on Thursday even ing, July 28. There will be good music in attendance. Come and spend the day of your life with the Waiters, they will make things pleasant for you. There will be refreshments of all kinds. You are invited to accompany the Monumental Lodge of Elks to the Grand Lodge of Elks which meets in Washington, July 26, 27, 28, 29. Special trains will leave Terminal Station, Park avenue and Marion street, Tuesday, July 26th at noon. Round Trip, $1.25. ANNUAL OUTING. On Steamer Starlight. Steamer leaves wharf loot of Hughes street S.30 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. Millers wharf 9 A. M. and 3 P. M. Round trip for all 25 cents Tickets on sale at wharf. Marena Carpenter, Pres. Sarah Kyler, Secretary. REPORT OF THE EXCURSION Given By The Board of Lady Managers of Provident Hospital on June 29th, 1010. From sale of dinners and refresh- ments..... $52.51 From Donations..... 5.36 " Sale of tickets..... 98.50 Total amount 156.37 Expenses..... 125.48 Net Proceeds 30.89 Tutoring. By College Student— Mathematics and Languages. Strictly confidential Address C.C. Afro- American office. 41-7.2 Rooms For Rent—Furnished or unfurnished for gentlemen only. At 1105 Division street. Apply after 6.30 p.m. FOR SALE—An excellent opportunity. 50 acres of fine rolling land with all conveniences. Fruit Trees, etc. Inquire of W. A. Fulz Brim, N. C., or Thomas H. Franklin, 708 W. Saratoga street, Baltimore, Md. 7-16-2t Advertise. Notice! The Directors of the National Order o...Galilean Fishermen... Cordially invites the public to attend the Dedication of their New Temple, 411 W. Biddle St. Sunday, July 31st, 1910, at 3 o'clock P. M. C. GORDON, PRESIDENT. C. H. ENNIS, SECRETARY. ALLEN A.M.E. Church, & PAYNE Mem. A.M.E. Church Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor Monday, August 1st On the Steamer Annapolis Music by Knights of Pythies Bane. TICKETS, 50 CTS. Children under 5 yrs. 25 Cts. YOUR OPPORTUNITY. This beautiful real estate sub-division high class colored people ever presented within a block. Eastern Avenue Electric now and your money will double. Note: We are offering lots 100x330 down and one dollar per week. Take a Holliday streets to Walter's, and Midrina Gump, No. 10 Pearl Street, or the 163-9 Calvert Building. Telephone: St. LOW RATE—Now is the ..SUPPLY For the lowest prices, thoroughly prompts Write or Phone—Home, 1837 Mt. V. SMITH BROS., 542 JOHN H. OWEN Undertakers $65.00 FUNE A fine casket worth $65.00, in highly polished oak or walnut outside either black, gray or white, to match riages, new and up-to-date; fine burs, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, cifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., a This funeral cost elsewhere..... Our price.....$75.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40 No charge for removal of Shipping Funerals, $25. 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and F. Knights of Pyr BETiful real estate sub-division offers the greatest of afforded people ever presented in Baltimore. Schools in Eastern Avenue Electric Line is only two hundred money will double. We are offering lots 100x336 feet as low as $190.00. dollar per week. Take the Middle River car at tails to Walter's, and Midriver Park is in sight. Appli- 10 Pearl Street, or the office of The Cityco Rea- Building. 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B. ights of Pythians BAN ORC This beautiful real estate sub-division offers the greatest opportunity for high class colored people ever presented in Baltimore. Schools and churches within a block. Eastern Avenue Electric Line is only two hundred yards. Buy now and your money will double. Note: We are offering lots 100x336 feet as low as $190.00. Five dollars down and one dollar per week. Take the Middle River car at Baltimore and Holliday streets to Walter's, and Midriver Park is in sight. Apply to Mr. A. N. Gump, No. 10 Pearl Street, or the office of The Cityco Realty Company-163-9 Calvert Building. Telephone: St. Paul 2405. LOW RATE—Now is the time to lay in your winter For the lowest prices, thoroughly clean COAL, honest weight and prompt service try JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmers $65.00 FUNERALS $75.00. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00 Our price.....$75.00 Saving you.....$61.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Knights of Pythians BAND AND ORCHESTRA MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS Full Brass or Light O short HOWARD D. BRENT, President 806 George Street Chas. Tolson, Vice Pr Brig. General George H. C. Brass or Light Orchestra furnish short notice. BRENT, President JOHN T. MAXF George Street 9 S. Stockto Chas. Tolson, Vice President, 506 Baker St. Reg. General George H. Carter, 502 W. Biddle Street Full Brass or Light Orchestra furnished on short notice. HOWARD D. BRENT, President JOHN T. MAXFIELD, Leader 806 George Street 9 S. Stockton Street Chas. Tolson, Vice President, 506 Baker St. Brig. General George H. Carter, 502 W. Biddle Street. Shady Side View Boarding House Now Open Many improvements made for accommodation. Bathing water near. Many pleasures are afforded to all. All Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to come and have a pleasant time. Boys and girls are safe here. A HOUSE OF CREDIT. Address, MRS. CARRIE PRANN, Shady Side, P. O. A. A. Co., Md The Ladies are for USE OF CREDIT. ress, ERS. CARRIE PRANX, Shady Side, P. O. A. A. Co., Md THE HOTEL L 22 and 24 Lincoln Long Island POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING Make me an offer on five shares capital stock, Metropolitan Mercantile Realty Co., par value $25.00 per share. Apply to L. W., care of Afro-American Office, 307 St. Paul St. BRIGHT AND BR TO WHILE AW HOURS, HT AND BREEZY REA WHILE AWAY SUMM HOURS, IN THE nion offers the greatest opportunity for d in Baltimore. Schools and churches eric Line is only two hundred yards. Buy 36 feet as low as $100.00. Five dollars the Middle River car at Baltimore and River Park is in sight. Apply to Mr. A. office of The Cityco Realty Company- Paul 2405. the time to lay in your winter OF COAL.. by clean COAL, honest weight and service try Vernon. Office, C. & P., Mt. Vernon 2338 Y. -46 UNION STREET, EENS @ SON & Embalmer ORALS $75.00. back cloth, steel gray or white plush; side case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, casket, as desired; five heated car- ial robe, embalming, opening grave, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- ull of the latest designs. $136.00 Saving you.....$61.00 $50. Higher Grade $100, $150. $175. of remains from Hospitals. $00 and $50.00 Complete. Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 4067 C. B. thians BAND AND ORCHESTRA Orchestra furnished on notice. JOHN T. MAXFIELD, Leader 9 S. Stockton Street President, 506 Baker St. Carter, 502 W. Biddle Street. Delightfully Located Jackson's Cottage Glendale Ave. Smith's Landing Pleasantville, N. J. FIRST CLASS BOARD Mrs. Annie P. R. Jackson, Prop. THE HOTEL LINCOLN, 22 and 24 Lincoln Avenue, Long Island. The ideal place to spend your vacation on Saturday and Sunday holidays. Delightfully located one block from the ocean. Thoroughly up-to-date in equipment and operation. Perfect in cuisine and service. Boating, bathing and fishing. Write for description booklet and free information. Address all mail to R. C. PARKER, 138 West 53 St., Rockaway Beach, D. I. How to reach hotel: Take any Rockaway Beach train to Hammels Station. Telephone connection. Will open June 15th to Sept. 15th. REEZY READING WAY SUMMER IN THE WHEN YOU GO AWAY Let us send your paper to you There is no need of your doing without your paper, we will mail it to you wherever you are and as oft- en as you may decide to change your place of abode during the sum- mer. Just drop us a card giving your present address and where you want it sent and we will do the rest. Miss Grace Ambey, who gradu- ated from the Nurses' Training School of Howard University, has returned to the city to practice at her profession. Miss Emma Mason, of McMechen street, is speuding the summer at Laytonsville, Md. Mr. Howard Payne, of the Baltimore Postoffice, was in Washington this week, on business. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hales, of Tyson street, are visiting friends in Chestertown, Md. Mrs. Ella Gross, of 948 N. Howard street, who recently underwent and operation at Johns Hopkins hospital, is much improved. She will spend the remainder of the summer in Spring Lake, N. J. Rev. E. M. Mitchell, pastor of the M. E. Church at Inwood, W. Va., was in the city this week. The lawn fete given last week by Mrs. Robert Kelly and others at 2804 Simpson street, for the benefit of Jerusalem Baptist church, was a success, $16.85 having been raised. Miss Ada Lee Lewis, of 3244 Barclay street, is spending the summer at Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Mr. Thomas J. Mason of N. Howard street, and Miss Emma F. Hill, of Staunton, Va., are spending the summer at Beuna Spring, Pa. Mrs. William H. Jenkins and daughter, Montray, are in West minister, Md., as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Fringer Smith. Mrs, Lottie Wheeler, wife of Rev. Joseph Wheeler, District Superintendent of the Annapolis District of the Methodist Episcopal Church, will spend the months of July and August visiting relatives in Charleston, W. Va., Harrisonburg and Stuart's Draft, Va. Mrs. M. Ross, Miss A. Ross and Mr. N. T. Lawson, of Philadelphia, Pa., and Miss W. A. Cortharn, of Bay Port, Va., were the guests of Miss Josephine Stevens. of 1317 N. Stricker street. You will miss an evening of pleasure if you fail to attend the second Grand Moonlight Excursion of the season at Brown's Grove, Aug. 4. Miss Josephine Maynard, of Norfolk, Va., who has been spending the summer in this city as the guest of Miss Anna Coleman, will return to her home this week. Rev. G. R. Waller, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church will be tendered a reception at the church next Thursday night, the occasion being his fifteenth anniversary as pastor. Mr. Allen Fields, grand worthy shepherd of the order of Nazarites has returned from a visit to Perth Amboy, N. J., and Philadelphia. Mrs. Cornelia Edmonds, and daughter, Miss Mable Marlowe, of 1923 Division street are visiting relatives in Charles County, Md. Mr. Horace Miller, of 917 Pierce street has returned from a short trip to Atlantic City. Miss Geneva Fisher of Gaithersburg, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs/M, E. Caution, of Division street has returned home. Mrs. Josephine Steward of 687 W. Mulberry street is slowly vanquishing from a severe illness. Mrs. S. H. Truxon has returned from Louisville, Ky., and has as her guest, Mrs. A. Austen and Miss R. J. Dunbar, of Providence, R. I. Miss Etelka H. Valentine, of this city and Miss Alice P. Barlone, of Washington, D. C., visited York, Harrisburg and Pittsburg, Pa., while enroute to Springfield, Ohio, where they will spend their vacation as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur C. Gordon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Johnson, of North Carey street, and Misso Alma and Elise Johnson, left last Tuesday for Newark, to visit their daughter, Mrs. Henry Washington. They will visit New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Coney Island before returning home. Mrs. Matilda Malloy, wife of the Rev. L. A. Malloy, is very ill at her home, 308 W. Hoffman street. Mrs. Josephine Anderson of 632 Lanvale, street is visiting friends at Caye May, N. J. for a few weeks.