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VOL. XVIII. NO. 52. $100,000 HOWARD THEATRE OPENS FOR NEGROES. OVER ONE THOUSAND OF WASHINGTON'S ELITE ATTEND OPENING PERFORMANCE Audience One of The Most Brilliant Ever Seen At Theatre In Nation's 'Capital — Prominent Men Make Addresses — Best Appointed Theatre Of Its Kind In The Country — Actors Receive Great Applause — Baltimoreans Present. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Washington. August 23d—Before an audience that packed the enclosure from one end to the other, so that standing room was at a premium, the much-talked of Howard Theatre opened its doors for its initial performance last night. Long before noon every ticket had been sold and at night fully five thousand persons gathered around the entrance and clamored for admission. Washington society was out in full, and the many magnificent gowns worn by the ladies, made a scene seldom witnessed even in this city of brilliant functions. The Howard Theatre was erected at a cost of $100,000 by the National Amusement Company, in which most of the money is furnished by Baltimore capitalists, and is the finest theatre in the country catering principally to colored people. The inside is beautifully decorated and 4-fresco and will easily accommodate one thousand people. In the centre of the ceiling is a fine painting, representing Spring. The droy curtain is also finely decorated with a palette a snug little bay scaffold, which the tall spires in church steeples can be seen in the far background. There are three boxes on either side of the stage. Taken as a whole the little playhouse presents a far more cost appearance than many of those in which colored patrons are forced to take the last three rows in the gallery. All the colored shows that heretofore been compelled to play in third-rate theatres or stay away from this city, will be seen this winter at the Howard, and white actors of note will appear there. The audience that attended last night was in a rare good humor, and every one of the performers on the lengthy and well balanced vaudeville bill received a full share of applause. The headliners honors were about equally shared by the Pekin Trio and Miss Abbie Mitchell. Both of these numbers responded to several encounters. Miss Mitchell sang among other numbers "The Red, Red Rose" the song with which she made such a hit while leading lady for Cole and Johnson a few seasons ago. Before the performance, Judge Robert Terrell made a neat address in which he praised highly the men who made the theatre possible. He said that the theaters where colored people were accorded every privilege were very scarce, and when one is started for their benefit it should patronized by every lover of race demeanor. Others who made access to address "Americans Tiny and City Councilman Harry Cummings. Mr. Cummings said the Howard theatre was a wedge that would break down the barriers of prejudice in other theaters. Among the Baltimoreans who witnessed the performance were: Messrs. William H. Daly, John' Rich, Henry DROWNED AT ANNAPOLIS John T. Spriggs Supposed to Fallen Overboard While Delirious Special to The Afro-American Leader Annapolis, Md., August 25—John T. Spriggs, who has been employed at the Naval Academy, for some years, was found drowned here Monday. He had been ill with typhoid fever, and it is supposed that he fell overboard while delicious. He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Evelyn Spriggs and two children. He was a' son-in-law of Mr. George T. Bowen, the caterer, of Baltimore. The funeral took place at Asbury M. E. Church this afternoon. Rev.N. M. Carroll conducting the services. VISITORS CROWD ATLANTIC CITY Large and Happy Throng Fill Popular Seashore Many Baltimoreans Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger 1908 Arctic Avenue. Atlantic City. Aug. 124—Sunday, was the biggest day of the season at this resort. A number of delegates from the Negro Business League which met last week in New York, were among the large number who spent Sunday in this city. Prominent among the visitors here are Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Brown, of Newport News. Mr. Brown is president of the Crown Savings Bank, of Norfolk, and is one of the largest real estate dealers in Virginia. Mr. James Calloway, of Washington, was a visitor here Sunday. Miss Laura V. Frazier, of Plainfield, is spending her vacation here. Prof. Lewis Toomey, of Baltimore, presented his Juvenile Troubadours in two very highly interesting musical dramas at Fitzgeralds on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, before large audiences. The benefit for Mercy Hospital, which was held at Fitzgerald's on August 12th was the social event of the season and was largely attended. Dr. Bark of Anderson, S. C., was a visitor here this week. He was the guest of his sister-in-law. Mrs. J. C. Barkers. Mr. Berry, editor of the largest newspaper in Owenboro, KY, with six young ladies, winners in a vote contest, arrived in this city last Friday. All expenses are being paid by the newspaper. Miss S. P. Robb, of Washington, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Robb, at their handsome villa, the Sylvester. Mrs. Priscilla Payne, one of the oldest citizens of the resort, and one of the most widely known members of Shiloh church, died here Monday. Her funeral took place Wednesday was attended by hundreds of visiting friends and the most citizens of the callers during the past week Editor Cherry Perry, Dr. James Fowier, of Pittsburgh; Mr. Walter Saunders and Mr. Ellis Jenkins, of Newark. Among, the many Baltimoreans here are Mrs. Bessie Coleman, Mrs. Mary Edwards. Mrs. Carrie Johnson. Mrs. Clarace Lowry, Mrs. Fdward Addison. Misses Violet Clements. Sarah Edwards Aldina Hawkins, Cora Fry, Marie Coleman and Mr. J. Howard Payne. VISITORS IN PRINCESS ANNE A Large Number Here Visiting Friends And Relatives. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Princess Anne, Md., Aug. 24.—Mrs. Nettie Cottman, of Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting her sister. Mrs. Hulitte E. Hayman, at Bolden's Hill, a suburb of this town. Mr. Enoch Carroll here last Monday to visit his brother, Mr. E. U. Carroll in Baltimore. Mrs. Mary Green, of Green street, this town is seriously ill. Mrs. Alice Deshields whose home was destroyed by fire some time ago has just completed a beautiful cottage on the same site. Mr. William Nutter, of Polk's Road has returned home after a visit to Baltimore. Miss Estella M. Williams left here Friday to spend some time with Mrs. Martha Dennis, in Philadelphia. Ms. LEDGER FRATERNAL ORDERS THAT ARE DOING UNTOLD GOOD THE GRAND LODGE OF PYTHIANS AND THE GRAND CHAPTER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Could Not Get In The Meetings But Remained Outside And Had His Say—Doing Some Getting Around Since Returning From Europe—L. W. Bright A Progressive Race Man—Dr. C. First Johnson Use His Influence And Saves The Day For The Alabama Odd Fellows. Pittsburg, Pa.—I have been doing some getting around since my return to America, and I hope to continue to do so. I have told you about my visit to the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, and then I have been to the Grand Chapter of the Order of 'Eastern Star', and while I could not get on the inside I could stand on the outside and have my say. I have had my say. I was very much impressed with affairs down there. I had the 'pleasure of meeting Mrs. Green Raby, who use to live in Chicago, and who is the sister of N. D. Thompson, of Tuskegee Institute. It was some pleasure to meet him, that is to meet Mrs. Raby and her husband. He is one of the hustling men of Gulf port, Miss., and in addition to this he has secured a good woman for his companion through life. She is a jewel in the home, and knows how to keep a house, can cook, and then entertain her friends as well as those of her husband. It would perhaps seem a little strange when I tell you that that woman was born in Baltimore, spent many years of her life in Chicago, and now she is in the south knowing how to make 'Gumbo' and other French dishes. What a wonderful thing. She has entered into southern life. Some years ago Mr. Baby started life with a wife, and he the Lord took her home, and he has looked around until he secured another. It was while on a visit to Chicago that he met his present wife, and did not rest until she had given him the woman he loved. He teacher. His daughter. Miss Blanch Brancher is a fine young woman, and the same thing can be said about others in the family. Well, I have been to Mobile, and had the pleasure of meeting some of my old friends there. Hon. J. T. Peterson said that he did not get to give me anything when I was going abroad, but contributed to me $5.00 right there and then and James Garrett, secretary to Charles Banks, sent me a check for $2.00. Rev. A. Cosey, Cosy, paid a dollar leave. Leavened that I did not publish it, and if I failed I wanted to beg his pardon and say to the country that I received it. I visited the Sunday School Convention of Alabama, which met in Birmingham and had a great time there; and from there I went to another town which was to me a source of inspiration. I wish that I had the time to tell you all about this, but. I have not, and you will parion me for me. I did not. D the president had been sick for a long time, but I am glad to say to you that he is getting well. He was able to be at the convention and was reelected. Then on up through South Carolina, then into Virginia, stopped for two days at Mount Vernon hotel. I had the pleasure of going-down to Little Bay, the water front owned by L. W. Bright the proprietor of the hotel. It is a fine place, and he is anxious to develop it. I wish that our people with money could see the importance of investing it in such places today. We are getting to the place where our people take vacations and they like to rest some. I am glad of this, because these things will tend to prolong life, and if you note our representative men and women are dying too fast. They are not able to take the needed rest, and when they are able to do so they do not have the places to go. Little Bay is a RALLY A SUCCESS. Nearly Three Hundred Dollars Raised By Trustees. 15201 to The Atro-American Ledger) Salisbury, Md., Aug. 24.—Rev. R. G Waters pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church realized from the recent trustees' rally the goodly sum of $271.92. Another rally will be held in October. The people hope to raise $1,000 for payment on the church. The St. Paul A. M. E. Zion church opened its camp meeting at Holland's Grove on August 20th Mr. Chas. Thomas of Philadelphia, is spending a few days with his friends in town. On August 11th the Sunday School outing to Ocean City, Md., carried several hundred people. The occasion afforded a delightful trip for the parents and children. The weather was fine and it was a success in every way. AFRO-AMERICANS IN DETROIT, MICH. They Appear Prosperous And Live In Good Look- Detroit, Mich., Aug. 23—Never per- haps in the history of this city has it seen so many Afro-Americans as are now promenading its streets, and it seems that the. white folks are not used to seeing so many colored people, and in the main good looking ones, well dressed, and apparently with money in their pockets. They look at you sideways then up and down, and seem not to be able to tell just what you are and where you come from. Notwithstanding this city is just across the take from Canada, there is quite a little bit of prejudice to be observed. It does not manifest itself very publicly, and yet there is that subtle feeling that you are not just as welcome as you might be in some places. This is mostly observed in the eating places. It is said that you can go into any bar in the city and get a drink, but that is the case in most Northern and Western cities. The streets here are so tied up and twisted that it is almost impossible for one to tell whether one is going or coming. In some instances the street car carries you down a street, and when it gets through turning, you can get off and go up a street you crossed not ten minutes ago. This is especially true of the downtown streets, and in the business section, one gets awfully twisted up. Just how this came about in such a comparatively new town as this is is a puzzle. There is considerable business done here, and there are several lines of steamers coming in here from lake ports as well as rivers running away up in Canada and the Northern part of the United States. There are also a number of railroad lines centering here, and all in all it is a business centre. The business houses look quite much like Eastern business houses and a number of sky scrapers. The residential section is much like other Western cities with houses setting back from the street with ivy climbing the walls in front. The houses the miles and of pressed brick fronds one sees in Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia and Boston. Most of the houses are frame and seldom over two or three stories, most of them being two-story houses. The colored people live most everywhere, mixing up generally, and there can hardly be said any exclusive Negro section. The folks are well housed and some of the homes are little palaces. There are not a great many colored folks, compared with the large number seen in Pittsburg, and other places. In the business district there are very few seen doing the manual work of colored people. As is usual with colored folks, eating houses, restaurants and such places are much in evidence, and as is also the usual rule, they are none too clean. Few drivers, and fewer chauffeurs are to be seen and yet the colored folks seem to be fairly prosperous, many of them owning good homes and living well. Shelby, Miss., Aug, 24—Hon. Grass Banks of Mound Bay, Miss, the new appointee and Treasurer of the town's Benefit Association of the Stringer's Grand Lodge of Mason's to succeed Hon. E. E. Perkins who died a few months ago. MYSTIC SHRINERS MADE GREAT HEAD- WAY DURING YEAR INVADE THE FIELDS' TERRITORY AND CAPTURES PROMINENT LODGES AS A RESULT. The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Of The Nobles Of The Mystic Shrines Holds One Of The Most Interesting Meetings In Its History.—Reports Show A Grand Increase—And New Temples Ask To Be Taken In—Noble Eugene Phillips Elected Imperial Potentate. Special to the AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. Detroit, Mich, August 24.—After one of the most successful sessions in its history, the Imperial Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America closed here tonight with the election of officers for the ensuing year and selecting its next place of meeting. Delegates were present from almost every section of the country, and a large amount of business was transacted. The reports of the Imperial Potentate, recorder and treasurer showed large increases in number of Temples and also in membership. The finances also showed a very large increase, and for the first time in the history of the Order it was possible to pay the per diem and mileage fees of the various delegates. The election resulted in the selection of Noble Eugene Phillips, of New York as Imperial Potentate. Noble Jacob F. Wright, the retiring Potentate, having served for the space of five years. Noble Alexander J. White, of Detroit, was elected Deputy Imperial Potentate, and Jose E. Sherwood, of St. Paul, Minn., Imperial Chief Rabban, Nobles J. H. Murphy and A. T. Waller, of Baitimore, Md., were unanimously reelected for the offices of Imperial Recorder and Imperial Treasurer respectively. For a number of years there has been operating in the West and Northwest what has been known as the Fields' faction of Mystic Shriners, the meeting here has about put an end to that organization. During the year, several Temples operating under his jurisdiction have become a part of the Imperial Council, having left the Fields' organization. This is especially true of his home Temple, Medina, in St. Louis. The result of this was to disaffection among the Temples of his jurisdiction. At the present session the Imperial Council they renounced their allegiance to him and made vultures to the Imperial Council to be covered. This was done, now there is but a remnant remaining, of which there is no doubt but the next few months will see them enrolled under the banner of the A. E. A. O. N. M. S. The next meeting of the Imperial Council will be held in Atlantic City, N.J., the third Wednesday in August 1911. A Slight Fire In The Home of Mr. Jno. W. Nelson (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Hagerstown, Md., Aug. 29—Mrs. F. B. Dennis, Mrs. Marc Cooper, Mr. James Clemens and Mr. Henry Hope well,attended the District Conference and S. S. Convention held in Frederick recently. Miss Emma Clark of Baltimore is visiting Mrs. George U. Williams. $\Delta$ slight fire occurred at the residence of Mr. Wun. Nelson Sunday Mrs. Jonn W. Williams and daughters and Miss Loui a Harmon are in Atlantic City on a visit. Mrs. Elia Wise has returned home from York, Pa. Mrs. Annie Keyser formerly of Hagerstown is very ill. In York, Pa. DR. A. M. CURTIS Who was elected president of the National Medical Association at their meeting in Washington this week. For Raising The Salary The White Teachers and Not Raising The Colored Teachers. (Special Correspondence.) Berkley, Md., Aug. 26—The Baltimore District Conference of the M. E. Church convened here in H. sanna Church, Rev. J. R. Nelson pastor, this week, and was presided on by Rev. C. H. Murray, who acted chairman of the conference for J. B. Warner, presiding elder of the district, who was absent on account of illness. The conference, through a special committee, sent resolution of condolence to the presiding elder, Bishop J. J. Coppin was present and made an inspiring address, especially urging the importance of the Literary Congress to be held at Trinity A. M. E. church, Baltimore next Wednesday. Resolutions were presented by Rev. A. L. Gaines, condemning the Board of Education in increasing the salaries of the white public school teachers and failing to increase the salaries of the colored teachers. The financial ability of the people was discussed by Rev. D. G. Hill, H. Green and R. C. Curtis; and the moral condition by Revs. W.H. Wiliams, Joseph Gwynn, John Porter and Mr. W. C. Davis. "Are People of trace doing their duty for mission was a subject for general discussion. Questions of interest discussed the conference were: The industrial features of the public schools, b Rev. George Nicholson; the Sunda Schools, by Rev. John Porter; A. O. P. League, by Rev. Joseph Gwynn the means necessary; to make b church more prosperous, by Rev. A. L. Gaines; the temperance question by Rev. O. H. Williams. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. C. H. Stephan, presiding elder of the Potomac District. The members of the Baltimore District are: Rev. W. H. Bailey, W. H. Williams, S. T. Crawford, A. C. Maines, Joseph Gwynn, C. O. Whealey, G. A. Seaton, R. J. Nelson, C. O. Nicholson, John Hammond, R. C. O'Connell, P. O. Bundick, O. E. Hebert, H. Green, J. A. Briscoe and John Porter. The visitors of the conference are Bishop W. H. Heard, Revs. John Hurst, C. H. Stepteau, P. J. Jordan, P. of. D. J. Jordan, president Kittrell College, Mrs. Mary F. Bop, and Miss Ora Martin. ANNEXES KOREA Representatives of the Powers Are Informed. FEAR DISORDER. IN HERMIT KINGDOM. Text of Convention Under Which Korea Is Annexed Is G..en to Representatives of Other Nations. Japanese Newspapers Warned Not to Publish Unauthorized Statements. Threats of Disorder Made Openly. Tokio (Special).—The next of the convention under which Korea is annexed to Japan was communicated to the representatives of the powers. The document, which, according to now established facts, was signed August 22, will be effective when officially promulgated. This will occur, according to some of the ministers, August 29 or August 30, when the independent existence of the Hermit Kingdom, the struggle for whose control started the Russo-Japanese War, will cease. Baron Hirata, minister of the Interior, summoned the proprietors of all the Japanese newspapers to his cabinet today and requested them to publish no unauthorized information regarding the situation in Korea. He pointed out that such publication under existing conditions would only make the task of the Japanese government in carrying out the annexation more difficult. The newspapers agreed to his wishes and nothing regarding the annexation beyond official statements will, therefore, be published here before the publication of the promulgation of the convention. The Japanese government, which has a large number of representatives already in Korea, will be prepared to take over the machinery of administration in Korea without any delay. Considerable uneasiness is reported at Seoul owing to the circulation of threats of disorder following the annexation. These emanate, according to the view taken here, from malcontents who have not received the consideration which they think their due in the provision made by the convention for the future of the Korean royal family, nobles and officials. Sporadic outbreaks in protest against the absorption of Korea by Japan are anticipated, but serious rioting or even widespread objection from the Koreans to the annexation are not expected. CHILD WACKED TO PIECES. Disappeared Last Friday, Believed He Was Kidnapped. Kingston, N. Y. (Special).—Peter, the four-year-old son of Frank Fabian, an Italian, disappeared from his home, at Porterville, a few miles north of Kingston, on Friday last. Hundreds of Italians searched for the boy until Wednesday morning, when his body was found cut to pieces alongside an outhouse on an adjoining neighbors' property. The father went to New York Sunday and consulted a fortune teller, and when he returned Monday night the father said that the fortune-teller and told him that the fortune-teller within three days. The intention now prevails that the boy was kidnapped, and when the kidnapper learned of what the fortune-teller had told the father he killed the child and placed the body where it was found. SHOOTS WIFE TO DEATH. Husband After Securing Shotgun Lies In Wait. Nyack, N. Y. (Special).—Edward Wegner, of Nanunt, shot and killed his wife with a shotgun and he was arrested bring the day and held for the grand jury on a charge of murder by Justice Cooper, of Pearl River. Wegner and his wife were married 25 years ago, and have one son, 18. For several years past the home had been unhappy because of Wegner's hard drinking. For the last few months the couple have been separated. Mrs. Wegner and her son living together. The husband visited the farm, evidently for the purpose of killing his wife. He secreted himself behind a small building about 70 feet from the house, and when his wife came out to feed the chickens he raised his gun and fired. The woman fell dead. Wanted: A Xylotomist. Washington, D. C. (Special)—The government is hunting for a xylotomist. A xylotomist is admitted by the forest officials to be a rarity and to find just one, capable of making microscopical studies of trees and their structure the Civil Service Commission will hold examinations in all principal cities of the country October 5. The position pays $1,100 per annum. Child Kills Mother. Corry, Pa. (Special)—Mrs. Robert Thompson, aged 32, of Pittsfield, near here, was shot and instantly killed by her 12-year-old son, Dewey. The boy had been presented with a rifle and was showing his mother how he would kill a burglar. The gun was discharged, the bullet striking Mrs. Thompson in the head. Pittsburg (Special)—A guest at a large downtown hotel want to bed with a lighted cigar in his mouth. In a few moments his bed was afre. An alarm was turned in calling out all the downstream fighting apparatus. Guests in the hotel fled panic stricken into the streets, scantily clad. Frightened women narrowly escaped being run down by the fire horses. Gaynor's Wound Healed. (New York) (Special)—The bullet wound in Mayor Gaynor's neck has healed on the outside, and the irritation of the throat caused by granulation on the inside has ceased. The Mayor eats heartily, and will go back to his regular diet of three meals a day. No bulletins are now issued, and only the hospital physicians are in attendance. There will be a consultation of physicians toward the end of this week to fix a date at which it will be wise to allow the Mayor to leave. ON BRITISH BATTLESHIP The Big War Vessel Runs on Rocks at Full Speed. CRUISER·WILL BE A TOTAL WRECK. The Cruiser Bedford Is Wrecked On Quelpart Island, In the Straits of Korea, In a Thick Fog—All the Casualties Occurred In the Engine-Room. London (Special).—Eighteen lives were lost when the British cruiser: Bedford ran ashore on the rocks off Quelpart Island, Korea, according to the report received here by the Admiralty. The men were members of the engine room staff. The Bedford struck the rocks two miles west of Quelpart Island lying about 50 miles south of Korea off the entrance to the Straits of Korea, during a thick fog at 4 o'clock Sunday morning. The cruiser was then sailing with a British squadron from Wei-Hai-Wei, China, for Nagsaki. The bottom section of the ship and the machinery, according to wireless reports, suffered serious damage from the rocks, and the cruiser is pounding badly in the high seas. A number of Japanese warships, accompanied by lighters and salvage vessels, were dispatched from the nearest Japanese station immediately upon receipt of the news of the disaster, but whether the ship can be salvaged is doubtful. The vessel lies in such desperate position that there is practically no possibility of saving her. The hull is full of water up to the engine-room bulkhead, the water pouring in through gaping holes punched by the sunken rocks, and the officers and crew have been taken off. The sister warships Minotaur and Monmouth, of the British squadron, which anchored near the wreck to render any assistance possible, were obliged to put to sea owing to 'the heavy weather which occurred during full speed irrigation the vessel and the cruiser was evidently badly held, since the deaths are stated officially to have been due to the intrush of water. The scene of the wreck is the Samarang Rocks, a group of rocks about two miles to the west of Barlow Island, which is off the southwestern point of Quelparl Island. Many sunken rocks are charted in this vicinity and navigation in the passage between Barlow Island and Giffard Island, its neighbor, is not recommended for this reason. The armored cruiser of the so-called "county" class, of 9,800 tons, completed in 1003, at a cost of $3,530,000. FIRES TRAP FIGHTERS. fatigued and Sleeping They Burn to Death. Wallace, Idaho (Special)—The loss of life in the forest fires that swept over the Coeur d'Alene region Saturday and Sunday is placed at probably 100 persons. Many others are missing or unreported. Forestry officials received word that 34 fire fighters had burned to death on Big Creek and 30 had met death on Superior Lake. Word came Monday that 106 men near Avery, on the St. Joe River, had been burned, but a later report said that all but four came out safely. Six men were killed in the Placer Creek fire, three miles from Wallace; three near Mullan, and three at Wallace. The whole country from here to the St. Joe River, 25 miles, has been burned over. The loss at Wallace still stands at $1,000,000. One hundred buildings were destroyed. The hospitals are full of wounded, a number of them being blind. Farmer Killed By Train. Martinsburg, W. Va. (Special).—Albert Fiery, 50 years old, a well-known farmer of North Mountain, was struck by Baltimore and Ohio freight, near North Mountain Station, and fatally injured. He was carried to the station, where he died a half-hour after the accident. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter, the latter living in Illinois; also a brother (Robert Fiery), near North Mountain. The man was walking along the railroad tracks at the time. As he stepped out of the way of an eastbound freight the other train rounded the curve and hit him in the chest and hurled him against the rocks along the bank. He died of internal injuries. Girl Jumps In River. Riedlmond, Va. (Special)—Miss Maud Smith, a well-known young woman of this city, jumped from Mayo's bridge into the James River. Her escort told the bridge keeper that while talking to hin Miss Smith had dropped her hat and then jumped over the railing. Frank Gaino-otti, who was fishing below the bridge, rescued the girl. The river is deep and the drop was 25 feet. She is in a serious condition and could not give a coherent explanation of the affair. Her escort, an unidentified young man, has disappeared and the police are searching for him. Killed In Runaway. Coatesville, Pa. (Special).—Morris Pierce, a prominent farmer of Cochranville, was thrown out of his carriage sustaining fatal injuries. He was found lying on the road with his neck broken and in bed before those who found him got him home. A coroner is investigating the matter. The horse he was driving is said to have become frightened and run away. Found Dead in Surrey. White Plains, N. Y. (Special)—Geo. W. Burlinson, former deputy commissioner of jurors of Westchester county, was found dead here in a surrey in the rear of Joseph Smith's blacksmith shop. His head was hanging down over the side of the carriage and he had evidently been choked to death by a high collar which he was wearing. Burlinson was assistant secretary of the Democratic county committee for several years. He leaves a widow and two sons, who live in Dan- From the Pest. The Pope Orders That the Lazarette of Santa Marta, Built Inside the Vatican By Pope Leo, Be Prepared for Emergency—Priests Instructed to Aid Civil Authorities. Bari, Italy (Special).—The epidemic of cholera, which has broken out in Southern Italy, is steadily showing an increase in the districts affected, particularly in the town of Trani, where the number of deaths already is more than 30. The latest official report gave 20 deaths at Trani, showing the rapidity with which the disease is increasing there. The epidemic is of a virulent type and the death rate is high. Even graver danger is anticipated from the flying population of the infected districts, who may bear the germs of the disease to regions not yet involved. Trani seems almost deserted as a result of the panic, 20,000 of the residents, fully one-half of the population, having fled the town. Fully as many have escaped from the island town of Barletta. Rome (Special)—Rumors that the epidemic of cholera, which has broken out in Apulia, had spread to Rome are emphatically denied. There have been no cases here and the general health conditions in Rome are excellent, better than at any time during the past 10 years. Although the danger of infection is not felt here, the Pope ordered the Lazartec of Santa Marta, built inside the Vatican by Pope Leo in 1885, during the great cholera epidemic at Naples, but never used because of the absence of cholera patients, made ready for any emergency. The hospital, instead, has been employed to shelter pilgrims from all accidents, including parties of American sailors who have visited the American warships in Italian ports. The influence of the church is to be used to assist the civil authorities in fighting the epidemic, the clergy having been instructed to use all means to enforce compliance with the sanitary regulations on the part of their parishioners No final decision has been taken regarding the proposed departure of King Victor for the cholera region. The King, it is said has determined to proceed personally to the scene if conditions become more serious, in which case Queen Helena it is said, will insist upon accompanying him. BACK FROM MT. McKINLEY. Prof. Parker Says Cook Was Ten Miles From Summit. Seward, Alaska (Special).—The Parker-Browns Mount McKinley expedition passed through here and sailed for Seattle. The party failed to climb Mount McKinley, and members declare that they have conclusive proof that Dr. Cook never renched the summit and that the peaks he reported as the summit is fully 10 miles from the real summit. Prof. Hirschell Parker took photos of this peak, which he says can easily be identified as pictures of the peak that Cook gives in his book. Among the party were Professor Parker, of Columbia; Professor Cuntz of Stevens Institute, Hoboken; Herman S Stuckens, of Newton, Mass., and Walder Grasnee, of Columbia University. Professor Parker doubts the claims made by Tom Lloyd, of Fairbanks, that he and his companions climbed McKinley from the Fairbanks side. YOUNG GIRL A BURGLAR. Fourteen-Year-Old's Effort 10 Becomes a Heroine. Newark, N. J. (Special).—Alice McLaughlin, 14 years old, unable to resist a desire to be a heroine, has confessed to having committed two "burglaries." While her aunt, with whom she lives, was away one day last week she ransacked the house and later told of having encountered a burglar, whom she drove away with a parasol. Today while her aunt was again away she repeated the little drama and told the same story. After severe questioning by the police she confessed all. Clears Car With Hat Pin. Philadelphia, Pa. (Special) —Violet Ida Adams, a modishly attired young woman of South Fifth street, created a panic in a Spruce street trolley car when she saw a hatpin and opened an attack on 10 passengers and the car crew. She began the attack by smashing a young man in the face with her first because he apparently scrutinized her too closely. When she had finished him, the conductor and motorman were driven from the car, then each passenger in turn was jabbed with the woman's weapon. She was captured by a patrol load of policemen from the Sixteenth district and taken to the Philadelphia Hospital. Iilted Ends Her Life Hoboken, N. J. (Special)—Arrested on the complaint of a former sweetheart, Anton Elitzner, who charged her with annoying him, Minnie Kritchner, aged 22 years, shot and killed herself in the detention-room of police headquarters. The matron of the prison had just entered to search the girl, when she suddenly drew the revolver from the bosom of her dress, placed it behind her right ear and fired. The bullet lodged in her brain. "Tell him I love him," she exclaimed, as she fired. Engineers Get Increase. St. Albans, Vt. (Special).—The engineers of the Central Vermont Railway will receive an increase in wages averaging 20 per cent. as a result of an agreement just signed by officials of the company and representatives of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Madriz In Flight. Colon (Special)—The victorious army of the insurgents is rushing on Managua to save Americans from the wrath of mobs in the capital of Nicaragua, according to dispatches received here. President Madriz is reported to be in flight and Gen. Juan Estrada, who will receive the reins of government from his brother, to whom they were given by Madriz, is determined to make the most of his opportunity of gaining the good graces of Washington by protecting Americans. VAST FOREST FIRES Thousands of Refugees Flee in Panic For Their Lives. Millions of Dollars' Worth of Timber Has Been Burned, the Government Being the Chief Loser—Nine Hundred Rangers Are Still Missing, But It Is Believed They Have Escaped. Butte, Mont. (Special).—Governor Norris ordered out State troops to fight forest fires. Spokane, Wash. (Special).—A special from Wallace says that Forest Supervisor Weigle has received word that 200 men. under Chief Ranger Kootkey, perished in camp near Falcon, at the headwaters of the St. Joe River. The other loss of life is estimated at 100. The mining town of Wardner is almost surrounded by flames and miners are out fighting the fire. The fires in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest are beyond control and timber worth millions of dollars is burning. The fires on the Coeur d'Alene Indian reservation are checked, as are those of Palmous National Forest. Along the St. Joe River, which runs through what is described as "the largest body of standing white pine timber in the United States" there is a continuous fire from Plummer to a point in Montana. The United States is the largest loser. Next in importance are the losses sustained by the Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railroad, which has suffered destruction of bridges, buildings and timber lands for 40 miles. The fires along the Northern Pacific in Western Montana have diminished. They were largely in timber that had been burned over in former years. The Idaho fires are burning virgin forests. The heavily timbered area is five several places and loss of life is feared. It is difficult to get news from that region. Dispatchers state that four soldiers of Company G. Twenty-fifth Infantry (colored), are missing. The dispatchers also say that a number of families near Avery have been burned out and many persons are dead or missing. Railroad employees at Avery say that all the Bitter Root Mountains are burning and that the entire Cœur d'Alene national forest may be destroyed. Four families of homesteaders reported burned to death on La Tour Creek, Kootenay county, Idaho, escaped to St. Joe, wading 15 miles along the bed of the creek with fire burning down to the water's edge, forcing the refugees frequently to submerge themselves when the flames reached their faces. An old man in the party was ornate on a stretcher all the way. Their clothes were nearly burned off. While 900 forest rangers are missing in Idaho and Montana, it is probable that most of them will escape death. The telephone lines through the national forests have been destroyed or interrupted, and the rangers might be safe, but unable to see. Forest Supervisor Fenn forwarded to the Forestry Bureau at Missoula a report from Kooskal, Idaho. He asserts that the fires have now covered an area of more than 50 square miles; that high winds prevail and there appears to be little chance of bringing the flames under control. The town of Troy is threatened. From the Idaho side furious fires are reported coming over the divide at the head of Rock Creek and heading toward Eight Mile Creek. This fire has a front of 18 miles and is said to be extending along Deer Creek in the direction of Bonney. A late report from Supervisor Koch, who is at St. Regis, indicates that many of the men reported to have persisted in Buford Gulch are safe at St. Regis and are assisting in driving back the fires that threaten the town. DROWNED RESCUING GIRL. Grabs Man About Neck When Boat Cansizes On Pond. Ponghkeepsie, N. Y. (S. C.)—A sailboat containing a number of eight campers capsized on Pinks Pond, 17 miles from this city, and two of the party, living in Paulling, an electrical engineer of New York, and Miss Bessie Dräke, aged 19, of New Hamburg, were rescued. All of the young women in the boat, exert Miss Drake and one of the men, caught hold of the overturned boat. Miss Drake went down and Paulding swan to or rescue. The young woman grabbed guiding about the neck and both sank. Goy. Flower's Widow Dead. Watertown, N. Y. (Special)—Mrs. Roswel P. Flower, aged 74, widow of former Governor Flower, died at her home in this city after a month's illness from heart trouble. She leaves an estate variously estimated at from $40,000,000 to $8,000,000. One daughter (Mrs. Emma Flower Taylor) survives. Gets Reward of $1,000. New York (Special)—John Deans, the chauffeur, who speeded after Edward T. Rosenheim's automobile after it had killed Miss Grace Hough, will receive a reward of $1,000 from Walter B. Hough, the father of the girl. Mr. Hough declared that it was but just that Deans should be rewarded for bringing Rosenheim to justice. Kills Wife and Self. Philadelphia (Special). — During a quarrel at their home here, Elwood M. Smith, a contractor, well-known among local horsemen, shot his wife in the breast and then fired a bullet into his own brain, fired instantly. Mrs. Smith expired on the way to the hospital. The couple had been separated for six months but a reconciliation was effected. About noon, however, Smith's voice was heard in angry tones and a few moments later the two shots rang out. The Smiths leave three children. Drops Like a Bird From the Sky. But is Unhurt. FLIES 28 MILES - ACROSS LONG ISLAND Difficult Flight From Garden City, L. I., to Greenwich, Conn., is Made Without a Hitch—Harmon Lands Near the Estate of His Father-in-Law, and His Wife Sees Him Land. Greenwich, Conn. (Special)—Like a bird out of the sky, Clifford K. Harmon, the millionaire aviator, dropped from his $10,000 Farman biplane into a field next to the estate of his father-in-law, Commodore E. C. Benedict, landing on his foot, but leaving a wrecked machine on the field. His wife, who had witnessed his landing from her father's porch at Indian Harbor, hurried in her auto to the scene by a round-about a road a mile in length and was the only one to greet him. He then was whisked away to Indian Harbor, and half an hour later was ready for dinner, receiving the congratulations of the guests. Mr. Harmon, telling of his trip, said: "It was dark when I reached the island just in front of my father-in-law's estate, and so I went on a few hundred feet to the sandy beach just across the inlet, and came down in tall grass. That accounts for the wrecked machine. I landed on my feet all right, and have not even a scratch to remind me of my 28 miles trip. My skids were turned upside down and the chassis and frame smashed, probably to the extent of $500 damages." The machine in which Mr. Harmon made his trip is a Farman biplane with a Gnome motor, the same in which Paulhan did his remarkable work. To Death From Biplane. Rome (Special) —Lieutenant Vivaldi of the Italian Army, was killed by a fall from his aeroplane. He had made a trip in the early morning hours from the military aviation field at Centocelle to Civitavecchia, on the Mediterranean Sea, 38 miles from Rome, and was returning to Rome when the accident happened. A few miles outside of Rome, for some unexplained reason, the machine dashed to the earth, killing the pilot. At the time, the aeroplane was maintaining a height of 1,000 feet, and the body of Vivaldi was crushed to an unrecognizable mass by the fall. Lientenant Vivaldi had just returned from Chalons-Sur-Marne, France, where he had taken up aviation and learned to fly. He used a Farman biplane. Airship Line to Capital. Pittsburgh (Special)—Contracts were signed here by which the distance between Washington and Baltimore is to be traversed by airships. "Jean" Boligiano, said to represent a $1,000,000 syndicate with offices at 711 American Building Baltimore, ordered eight dirigible balloons from the University Airship Company the latter was represented by Capt. Robert C. Millill, chief engineer. Each of the ships is to cost $25,000 and will be expected to travel between Washington and Baltimore in 40 minutes. The contract, however, requires the initial speed to be 30 miles an hour, and for every mile of speed increased, up to 35 miles an hour, the United Airship Company is to be paid a bonus of $2,500 and thereafter $1,500 per mile. The ships are to be constructed of aluminum sheeting, divided into eight tele-scoping compartments, with forward and aft decks capable of accommodating eight passengers each. Drevel's Fine Record. London. (Special)—The stamp of scientific approval was placed upon the world's altitude record for an aerospace 6.752 feet. established by J. Armstrong Drexel, the American aviator, when the Kew Observatory, after testing the barograph carried by Mr. Drexel, issued a certificate of its accuracy and the cor rectness of the figures. The flight was accomplished the evening of August 11, when Mr. Drexel ascended from Lanark, Scotland, passed far above the clouds and after two hours' steady climbing, descended near Colbyn shaw Lech, 12 miles from Lanark. He suffered severely from cold at the extreme altitude. Crack Shot Misses in Plane. New York (Special) — Lieuten. Jacob E. Picker, a crack shot of the Twenty-ninth Infantry, set in an aeroplane 60 feet up, fired at a target at the Sheepshead Bay aviation meet. He mis-fired. The hull is six feet wide of a 10x10 canvas target placed in the centre of the field. However, Lieutenant Fickel is confident that good shooting can be done from aeroplanes, although he concedes that at the height maintained he would be an easy mark for a sharpshooter below. Glenn H. Curtiss drove the aeroplane Fall of Balloonist Fatal. Evansville, Ind. (Special). "Captain" Jack Castle, an necroman of Louisville, Kv. died in a hospital here from injuries suffered at Mount Vernon, Ind., when his balloon exploded at a height of 200 feet. He fell to the ground in front of an amphitheatre where hundreds of persons were watching him. Big Colliery Destroyed. Mahanoy City, Pa. (Special)—West Bear Ridge colliery, owned and operated by the Philadelphia and -Reading Coal and Iron Company, at Mahanoy Plane, near here, was destroyed by fire. The colliery, which gave employment to 500 men and boys, was idle yesterday and the cause of the fire is not known. The colliery prepared and shipped 115,000 tons of coal annually and the loss is heavy. One Dead. One Wounded. Dalton, Ga. (Special)—Meagre reports of the killing of a young man named Patterson and the wounding of another man named Teems at Wood Station, Catoosa county, have reached Dalton. The authorities here have been telephoning a description of the alleged slayer of Patterson—John Brockman—who left immediately after the tragedy, headed in this direction. A posse is searching the surrounding country thoroughly. The cause of the shooting is said to have been family troubles. Bradstreet's says: "Crop reports and fall jobbing trade show further improvement. This is more marked in the West, where general rains have improved corn and where house trade has expanded as the result of the arrival of country buyers. Better than expected results from spring wheat have made for a more optimistic feeling also in the Northwest. Southern trade has been slower to expand, and there is still a disposition to go slowly in that section pending a clearer view of the cotton crop. Large Eastern centres reports buyers numerous and trade expanding, but conservatism still rules buying the country over. Reports as to retail trade are of continued rather quiet conditions and with clearance less likely bringing out the trade policies anticipated. "Other developments of the week have been largely favorable. The Western financial situation has unquestionably been eased by the readiness of farmers to market their grain. Western millers are evidently getting more for flour and have bought freely of new crop wheat. "Reports from leading industries are not much changed. Iron and steel are quiet, with crude and finished products available at all centres and lumber and hard ware are in better demand at the West, while quiet East and South." Wholesale Markets. NEW YORK—Wheat—Spot irregular, new No. 2, 108 c elevator and 109% f. o. b; new No. 1, Northern, 122% f. o. b to arrive. Corn—Spot firm; No. 2 72% c nominal elevator. Oats—Spot easy; new standard white 49% c; new No. 2 white; 41; do No. 3. 40% c; do No. 4, 40; Receipts, 111,325 bushels; shipments, 3,654. Butter firm; receipts, 5,225 tubs Creamery specials, 31c; extras, 30; third to firsts, 24@29; state dairy, common to finest, 22%@28%; process, common to specials, 22%@20%; Western factory, 22@23%. Eggs firmer; receipts, 10,451 crates State Pennsylvania and nearby bennery brown, 25@28%; do gathered brown, 23@20; fresh gathered extra first 22%@23%; firsts, 21@22; seconds, 18%@20; Poultry alive, dull; Western broilers, 19c; fowls, 15%; turkeys, 10@14. Dressed irregular; Western broilers, 15%@18; fowls, 13@15; turkeys, 17@21. PHILADELPHIA—Wheat steady; construct grade, No. 2 red, in export elevator, 102@103. Corn steady; No. 2 yellow, for local trade, $73\%$ $12\%$ c. Oats steady; new, No. 2, white, natural, $41\%$ $41\%$ c. Butter firm; solid packed $12\%$ c higher; extra Western creamery, $32\%$ c; do, nearby prints, 33. Eggs firm; Pennsylvanian and other nearby firsts, free cases, 24c; at mark, do, current receipts, in returnable cases, 22; at mark; Western firsts, free cases, 24; at mark, do, current receipts, free cases, 22; at mark. Cheese firm; $12\%$ c higher; New York fall creams, choice, 16@$14\%$ c; do, fair to good, $17\%$ c; do, current receipts, free cases; a poultry steady; fowls, $15\%$ $16\%$ c; old roosters, $12@$ $12\%$ c; broiling chicken, $18\%$ $20\%$ c; ducks, $14@$ $15$: greese, $12@$ $13$ Dressed poultry steady; fresh killed fowls, nearby, $17\%$ c; do, Western, $17@$ $17\%$; old roosters, $13$; broiling chicken, as to size, nearby, $19@$ $22$; do, Western, $14@$ $18$; spring ducks, $18@$ $18\%$ c. BALTIMORE -Wheat -Sales on grade were made at 105%c for No. 2 red; 102%c for No. 3 red; 100%c for special bin steamer No. 2 red; 90%c for stock steamer No. 2 red; 97%c for special bin rejected, and 95%c for stock rejected. Corn-Spot, 69e asked; year, 65 asked. Oats-White-No. 2, 40%c@19; stand, 35%c@39%; No. 3, 38%c@39; No. 4, 38%c@39. Hay-Timothy-No. 1, $15.20@20.00; No. 2, $20.00@21.00; No. 3, $17.50@10.00. Clover-Choice choice, $20.00@20.50; No. 1, $14.50@15.00; No. 2, $17.00@18.00; No. 1, $14.50@15.00; No. 2, $18.00@18.00. Milford-Spring bran, in 10-lb sacks, $24.00@24.50; Western middlings, in 10-lb sacks, $25.00@20.00; flour and white middlings, in 10-lb sacks, $27.00@29.00; city mills, middlings, in 100-lb sacks, $25.50@26.00; city mills bran, in 100-lb sacks, $25.25@26.00. Butter.—Choice to fancy table grades are in good demand. Lower grades dull We quote, per pound: Creamery, fancy ……30½ to 31 Creamery, choice ……23½ to 30 Creamery, good ……27½ to 28 Creamery, imitation ……22 to 24 Creamery, prints ……31 to 32 Cheese—Market steady. Jobbing prices per lb. 17/17½. Eggs.—Market steady. Fresh eggs in fair demand. We quote, per dozen, lot off: Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby firsts, 24¢; Western firsts, 23¢; West Virginia firsts, 22¢; Southern firsts, 21¢. Guinea eggs. 11/12. Live Poultry—Choice stock in fair demand and the market is steady. We quote: Chickens—Old bens, heavy, per lb. 14¢; do small to medium, do 13¢; do r. esters, per lb. 10¢; spring large, 18¢; 19¢; do small to medium, do 18¢; do 18¢—large, per lb. 13¢; small, do 12¢; Muscovy and mongrel, do 11/12; spring 3 lbs. and over, do 15¢; do, smaller, do 13. CH CAGO — Cattle — Receipts, 7,000 head; market steady; heeves, $4.60@8.50 and Texas steers, $3.50@5.65; Western steer, $4.00@6.55; stockers and feeders, $4.00, 6.15; cows and heifers, $2.50@0.90 calves, $6.50@8.50. Sheep—Receipts, 20,000 head; market weak, native, $2.50@4.50; Western, $2.75@4.50; yearlings, $4.28@5.60; lambs, native, $4.75@6.75. 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Baltimore, Wd. any in Maryland. acts. years from 2 to 70. memes of the insured MONEY.. imore UNCLE SAMUEL is try that has the right by he has, but we asso- any number of the way to MAKE NEY at that WANT TO MAKE you have got to do is ce 307 St. Paul St. LAMP CAP WELCOMED BY J. H. ANDERSON Members of the Profession From Many Sections of the Country Attended Second Annual Session In New York. Deputy of Negro Journals to Lead In Racial Advancement. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The morning and afternoon sessions of the second annual meeting of the National Negro Press association was held in the Metropolitan building, New York, on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The evening session was held at St. Cyprian P. E. church on Sixty-third street. The meeting was called to order by James H. Anderson, editor of the Amsterdam News, New York. In bidding the editors and correspondents welcome to the city Mr. Anderson said: "You will find New York a very pretty place. Here you may come in contact with the best and most helpful influences of journalism. We have here the best typographers and most finished reporters. "The great need of Negro journalism in this country," he said, "is affiliation with some great association which distributes news, such as the Associated Press. "If we prove that we mean business," he continued, "I have no doubt that the day will come when many of us will have an Associated Press franchise." "You will find the press of this city cordial and courteous in its treatment of race questions. It is true that we do things that deserve condemnation, and the newspapers here condemn us. On the other hand, they do not withhold commendation when it is due us. "There are times when we are caricatured and ridiculed, but I will not say that is not generally our own fault. Prejudice does exist here. It could not be otherwise when you consider that in this city every nation is represented, and as a consequence we must feel what I may term a combination of prejudice. "Our duty should be to lead in the advancement of the Negro race. We can mold sentiment, white sentiment as well as colored, and I feel that in these causes we should be systematically aggressive. The white press appreciates intelligent aggressiveness and is more impressed by it than by indecision and lack of definite policy." After Mr. Anderson's address President R. W. Thompson outlined the program for the day and introduced N. Barnett Dodson, editor of the Afro-American page of the American Press Association, who told in a brief way how the service began and the manner in which it is supplied to editors and publishers. M. M. Lowy, editor of the Florida Sentinel; Paul H. Bray of the Yonkers (N. Y.) Standard, Rev. Mr. Byrd of the Rochester (N. Y.) Sentinel, Horace D. Slatter, F. F. Johnson of Baltimore, C. W. Singleton of the Omaha (Neb.) Enterprise, N. D. Brasier of the Cleveland (O.) Journal, Rev. T. S. Boone of the Atlantic City (N. J.) Messenger, Dr. Jackson of the Dallas (Tex.) Express, Rev. Dr. L. G. Jordan of Louisville, Ky., and Emmett J. Scott of Tuskegee, Ala., were among the other speakers at the morning session. Editors from twenty-five states were present, and the sessions of the convention were marked by earnestness and enthusiasm. President Thompson's annual address was received with hearty approval. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, Miss Geraldine Troutman of Paris, Ill., and Miss Irene L. Moorman of Brooklyn took an active part in the proceedings of the convention. Charles Stewart of the Associated Press gave some of his experience as a newspaper correspondent in the south and west, where he contributes largely to the white dallies as well as to our own weekly papers. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, M. M. Lewy, editor of the Florida Sentinel, Pensacola, Fla.; vice president, N. D. Brascher, Cleveland, O.; recording secretary, Horace D. Slafter, Hopkinsville, Ky.; corresponding secretary, R. W. Thompson, Thompson's National News bureau, Washington; treasurer, Dr. L. G. Jordan, Louisville. The following resolutions were unanimously adopted: DECLARATIONS—NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. The National Negro Press association, in convention assembled, congratulates the Negro newspaper men of the country upon the steady progress they are making in the number, character and influence of their publications. Never before in the history of the race has there been a journal for breast, fearless and well equipped journals than now, and we feel greatly encouraged by the many evidences that our 300 or more representative organs are proving equal to the task confronting them. We believe in the future of the race, and, while bravely struggling against all forms of proscription and oppression, we cannot, be discouraged when we find our way to the end of the sands of trained leaders every year and note the constant growth of our people in education, civic pride and business prosperity. PUT THEM TO EATING UP THE POTATO BUGS. Ohio Farmer Finds Striped Garter Snakes Eating Troublesome Bugs and Gets a Good Idea Afloat Among Soil Tillers. Cadiz, O.—A number of leading farmers are considering the proposition of starting a snake farm where the garter snakes could be grown in large numbers and sold to growers of potatoes. The plan was suggested to enterprising citizens of this county after Charles Albright who resides on the Hon. Samuel K. McLaughlin farm discovered garter snakes eating potato bugs in a field of potatoes. Mr. Albright was killing bugs when he suddenly discovered a snake coiled in a potato top just in front of him, and being averse to snakes he killed it, but was soon startled to see two other snakes of the variety known as garter snakes, coiled up about stalks of other potato hills. He was puzzled as well as alarmed, and in spite of his dislike for serpents, watched long enough to see the snakes pick off and eat with apparent relish a number of the Colorado potato beetles, that are and have been for years, such a pest. Mr. Albright declares these snakes would soon strip a plant of all the bugs, and then move on to other plants, where they repeat their work. In a short time several snakes could easily clean up all the bugs in a good sized field of potatoes. It is estimated by some of the enterprising farmers that quite a paying industry could be built up in snake raising, as the potato bugs are a general pest, and the demand for potatoes is such that it would pay to establish a new and safe method of exterminating the troublesome pests. It is claimed that the garter snakes breed rapidly, and are perfectly harmless to handle, and even if sold at a reasonable figure there should be a paying revenue derived from the sale of the snakes to those growing potatoes. Lots of farmers will not allow other snakes found in this section to be destroyed, as they declare they catch and destroy hundreds of field mice, rats, and the troublesome ground squirrels that eat the grain in some places as fast as farmers can plant it. Those farmers are the ones who are willing to undertake conducting a snake farm to raise the garter snakes to destroy the potato bugs. TRIES TO SELL HIS TEETH Poorly Dressed Tennesseean Begs Dentist to Buy Bridge Work on Upper Jaw. Evansville, Ind.—"What's the gold on this tooth worth?" was the strange question shot at Dr. William J. Hooker by a poorly dressed man who walked into his office. Suspecting nothing, the dentist looked at the heavy bridge work on the upper jaw and answered: "Three or four dollars." "Well, yank it off and pay me $4 dollars," said the man. The dentist was astonished and said he would do nothing of the kind. He intimated to the stranger that he was crazy. "I am in earnest about it," said the stranger. "I need the money and need it badly. I am not able to work and cannot get into a hospital here as I am not sick enough. I came in from Tennessee and am trying to work my way north for my health. The only thing of value I have is this gold on my teeth. What use is it to me if I haven't enough to eat. My other teeth will do me, anyway, until I get more prosperous." Dr. Hooker still refused to despair the man's teeth. "I would have that gold work by all means," he said. "Beg or go to the Associated Charities and seek help." The stranger said he would not do this, as he was determined to get money. He left the dentist's office deeply disappointed. As he went down the stairs the dentist called after him and tossed him a coin. He was so angry that he would not pick it up at first, but reconsidered and pocketed the silver. He said he was going to consult another dentist and see if he could not sell the gold in his teeth. Girl to Doctor Horses. Dartmouth, N. H.—There was only one woman veterinary in the United States until a few days ago, when Miss Florence Kimball of Dartmouth became the second. Miss Kimball received her degree from Cornell, and is now ready to care for a sick horse or a falling canary. She can set the broken leg of a draft horse or bind up the wound in the breast of a pheasant shot by a cruel hunter. She is an expert in all branches of animal surgery. "It is my love of animals that caused me to become a veterinary," said Miss Kimball. "Dumb brutes have their troubles as well as human beings and should be taken care of. I have not yet decided what my future plans shall be." Kills Infant With Allspice. Lee's Summit, Mo.-The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Arthur dled from inhalation of ground allspice sprinkled into her face by her brother, a child of 18 months. The little boy picked up a can of allspice and dusted it into his sister's face, as he had often seen his mother use the can of talcum powder. When He Is Ignominiously Put to Flight the Parent Relents, and Now the Couple Have Free Use of the Parlor. Logansport, Ind.—Perry Hopke, who lives near Rockfield, five miles west of Logansport, will never again crawl under a bed to escape the irate father of his sweetheart. Hopke's attentions were favored by the girl, but the father objected and threatened to kick Hopke out of the house should he ever call. One evening the father went to Delphi, intending to stay until midnight. The girl informed Hopke and he called at the house, but he stayed a little too long. When papa's footsteps were heard on the porch the girl rushed the young man from the parlor into a side room and told Hopke to crawl under a bed. The father entered, but at the same time a sharp, hissing sound came from under the bed. The next moment a wild yell was heard, and then a form shot out of the room, bumped into the father, who was standing in the doorway, and fied down the road. A goose that was "setting" had attacked the girl's beau and struck him so hard in the ear that blood flowed. The sight of the fleeing youth and the fact that he had been put to flight by a goose so impressed the father that he has relented and now Perry Hopke will call at the girl's home and the two will have free use of the parlor. LIVELY BATTLE WITH BEES Pennsylvania Farmer Nearly Stung to Death by Infurated Insects Which He Disturbed. Williamport, Pa.—Harry A. Fague, a prominent Picture Rock farmer, drove through a swarm of honey bees with a mowing machine. As a result of his battle with the infurated insects Fague was nearly stung to death. The bees had alighted in the hay field but a short time before Fague drove by with the woman. The blades of the machine cut the swarm in half, and the aroused bees covered the team of colts and their driver. The horses made a leap forward and started across the field at breakneck speed...With one hand Fague attempted to control the team, and with the other he brushed the bees from his face and neck. He held the team in check until they reached the barn safely. Fague's hands and face was masses of bruises, and his arms are swollen to twice their normal size. MEET AFTER MANY YEARS Twins Taken by Separate Families at Mother's Death, Brothers Find Each Other. Pittsburg.—Amos and Cyrus Lape, born together in Black Lick, Indiana county; thirty-nine years ago, are acquainted for the first time. On account of the mother's death at their birth the twins were separated and lived with different families, which lost track of each other. The reunion of the brothers was brought about by a mistake. A stranger who found Amos at work in Export exclaimed, "Hello, Cy, what are you doing in Export?" Amos demurred: "But I'm not 'Cy,' I am Amos Lape. I have heard I had a twin brother named Cyrus, but never saw him. Do you know him?" "Well, rather," said the stranger, "he's a neighbor of mine at Dunbar. I'll lead you to him," and he did. Fights Bull With Hairpin. Fulton, Mo.—Mrs. Thomas Douglas, living south of here, was badly injured by a bull when the animal attacked her in a field. She had armed herself with a pitchfork, which the animal knocked from her grip. She was thrown down, butted and trampled upon. -When the beast finally left her for dead she crawled to the house and telephoned to the family doctor. In the battle with the bull Mrs. Douglas took a hairpin from her hair and used it in an effort to gouge the animal's eyes. Mosquitos Feast on Babe. New York.—Under a bush in Central Park, and surrounded by a cloud of mosquitoes, a patrolman found a 4-month-old baby boy. The child was crying lustily and waving his chubby hands to keep away the insects that were devouring it. At Bellevue hospital seventy severe insect bites were counted, and the attendants declared that the child's condition was serious as a result of the wholesale poisoning by the mosquitoes. The baby was dressed in new clothing and there were no identifying marks. Farm Full of Freaks. Tulsa, O'Da—A' chicken with its heart on the outside of its body is one of the monstrosities owned by Billy Lumpkins, a local character, whose hobby is the raising and breeding of freak animals. 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The great windmill country is Argentina. Plenty of water from 15 to 300 feet underground throughout the vast, level, unbroken plain, as extensive in area as one-third of this the whole United States, but all like our prairie lands; and wind blowing across the even stretches all the year round. The grazing lands are dotted with windmills, and Argentina keeps on importing them, chiefly from Yankeeland, at the rate or more than a thousand a month. Sugar for Horses. Good results are said to have been obtained in France from the feet of sugar to overworked horses.cessive strain and constant exhction as a result of slippery roads lessened in those animals which were fed sugar daily. Some horses, rendered unfit for service by overwork were restored to normal strength by a liberal mixture of sugar with their feed.—Our Dumb Animals Magazine Keeping Up Appearances. "A woman finds a man out after she is married to him," said Mrs. Jangl bitterly. "Yes," replied her husband meekly. 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Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to The Afro-American Co. MD. PHONE 8891 W. O. & P. PHONE, ST. PAUL 3864 M. BALTIMORE, AUG. 27, 1910 the knocker, that awful scourge in business, politics and the church, still seems to be busy. Say, call off! William Osler. Regius Professus Medicine at Oxford University, is visiting friends in city. Wonder, he would not be chloroform, as he is past the at which he says men ought to. We are informed that our colored women were cordially invited to participate in the Moose plaza house. Does this mean social equal- does the great Order of Moose only practice the Golden Rule. That camp meeting crowd that just managed to catch the 1 o'clock or last Sunday night, and had to walk home from the car barns, will probably seek to catch an earlier next time; and why not? That's pretty late out, even for a campinging. 1 teen the Wizard of Tuskegee, re-rip from his trip abroad, where he has gone to study the conditions of the "bottom man," we will most likely learn how much worse off the bottom man in Europe is than the bottom man in America. Colonel Roosevelt is off on his speechmaking Western tour, and is making things hum from the very beginning. His native common sense and great practicality, are evident in every line of his speeches. Great nuggets of wisdom are put to his epigrams. He did not fail to pay his compliments to Vice President Sherman, in his home town, till his speech was roundly applauded, by ten thousand farmers, to drank in his every word. The report from the board of health shows an alarming condition reference to typhoid fever. One hundred and twenty-one new cases are reported last week, which indicates that the disease is almost epidemic. The water of the city has been bad all summer, having a smell, when boiling and a body taste when raw. All water in the city supply should be boiled before being used for drinking purposes. THEY ARE THE HEROES. No matter where, no matter when during thing is to be done, the regro has always shown himself the man of the hour. To his Stare, is nation, his flag and his fellow- man he has shown those traits of matter which go in the making the best races of mankind. A few years ago he was fighting marble for union; yesterday he was striking the voke from his Cu- mbrother; today he is fighting forest fire, which like a seething fireon, is eating up the timber mud of the West, and sending up smoke and ashes millions of dol- has worn _____ by the creation of man's hands. Nor does it matter where the Negro has been placed to serve, he has seemed to hear England's patriotic call: "England expects every man to do his duty!" Whether at Wagner, the Wilderness or Honey Hill with garments rolled in blood, or charging the Spaniards on San Juan Hill, or standing before the roaring flames in the West, consuming men and cities, he has never been found wanting. Today word comes from the West that the Negroes of the Twenty-fifth Regiment, have distinguished themselves for bravery, endurance and faithfulness, by staying in the fight against the roaring fires of the forest for nearly fortyeight hours, while white men, faint and worn, lay down to sleep, are carrolled by the flames and are burned to death. When will the American people wake to a proper appreciation of this American colored man? The American Negro is a valuable asset in our civic and industrial life and only needs an opportunity. The Baltimore City government show a bad spirit toward the Negro in not allowing him a chance at the street work of the city, where so many hundreds of men are engaged. Baltimore ought to have a colored fire company in simple justice to the many taxpayers among our people. The Pittsburg colored fire company ranks with the best of the city, and has an enviable record. Why not give this heroic race a chance? If the Negro has shown himself a hero in the forest fires he can do the same on the streets of Our Memorial City. Give him a chance! Come, ye city fathers, when your mighty buildings are going up in smoke and flame, it will not matter to you if the hand is black that holds the nozzle from which flows the quenching stream that stops the flames. Rise up gentlemen and see that the tax money paid by Negroes is the same color as that paid by other nationalities. Give the Negro a square deal. You will not find him wanting. TAFT SPRAKS. Every honest citizen in the country has been in actual suspense over the columns of matter in the newspapers in reference to the strained relations existing between Taft and Colonel Roosevelt. The country had learned to admire and appreciate what seemed to be a most genuine friendship between these two eminent men, the first citizens of the country, and it was showing bad in every way to say that such a friendship had been severed. All of this apparent misunderstanding came about because a few men played politics with the President's name, in reference to the selection of the temporary chairman for the New York State Convention. A few of the "old guard" or stand-patters, preferring rather to hold their place as party leaders, in defeat, rather than to have party success with others at the front, are responsible for the apparent break in the friendship of Roosevelt and Taft. We are glad to note the clear and definite statement from Mr. Taft, in reference to the New York situation and his consignment to the Annianias Club, of certain New York politicians, who traded on his name and tried to make it appear that the President did not want Mr. Roosevelt to serve as temporary chairman of the New York State Convention. While all the press reports seemed to point in that direction, we could not see how the President could afford to advise an action leading to a break so serious as an anti-Roosevelt fight would bring on throughout the State, and for that matter, the nation. We are glad to see the President put the responsibility where it belongs, and set the country at ease in reference to the faithfulness of his and Colonel Roosevelt's friendship. For Mr. Taft to break with Mr. Roosevelt, except on a matter of principle, will be irreconcilable to public opinion, after the strenuous efforts of Roosevelt to make him President. For such a break to take place, except upon a matter of principle, would be the basest ingratitude on the part of the President. The blackest of all the black traits in human character is ingratitude. Says Shakespeare: "Ingratitude, more base than traitors' arms." The President's letter to Mr. Griscom clears the political, atmosphere around restores the President to his rightful place in the heart of the American people. GET YOUR CHILDREN READY. As a rule, we do not think and plan a head as we ought, for things we know are going to make demands upon us. As a race, we usually wait until things are right on us before we think of preparing for them. In going out of summer into winter, many must lay by until they cancer ready and soon coming out of winter to spring many must stay by until they can get ready. In a few weeks now our children ought to be entering the public school, and each father, and mother ought now to begin to get their children ready, so that they can enter the first day, and stay in unto the last day. If the children are to be thorough in their training they must be regular. Then too, if the children are to develop the habit of punctuality and regularity they must be regular in their daily attendance upon the schools. Unless our young people form the habit of being punctual, all their learning will not count for much. Few things are more exasperating than to have those whom we employ, always a few months behind time. Such young people find it hard to hold regular work for any length of time. Get-the children ready for school before they open and put them in on the first day. It would be a good thing if the children might be required to make a little review of last year's work between now and school opening. Fraternal Orders That Are Doing Untold Good. fine place, and there is erected down there already a hotel, and good bathing facilities are right there, and one can be away from buoy life, away from city, and just rest and sleep and sleep and rest until "Martin comes." I correspond to L. W. Bright on what I congratulate L. W. Bright on what he is doing for his race. On then to Hampton, where I spent the day, and had the pleasure of meeting Miss Ellen Young, from Payne College, Augusta, Ga. As I am to be in Hampton Sunday and Monday I shall not say anything about her now, but will tell you next time, and then I will say other things about Hampton. I passed through the city of Baltimore, en route to Jenkinstown, where I had been invited to come and say a few things to the people. I am here to tell you that the house was crowded, and I want to thank Rev. Evans. They have a fine Baptist church out there and the people are proud of it. I return to Philadelphia and there I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Malebel Bailey, who sent me a fine clothes bag when I was going abroad, and who was kind to me. Her mother joined her in making me welcome to their home. I did not remain over night but had dinner, went out to dinner at Mrs. Hyghlands, and she had a fine dinner, then took a long ride which I enjoyed, and next found me in New York when I had charge of the Abyssinia Baptist church on Sunday. The pastor was away and I was the pastor for the day. I preached two sermons, spoke in the afternoon at the Brooklyn Y. M. C. A., and Monday went to see some friends. I am not able to tell you about all the places I went during my short stay in town, but I went to see some of them I am sure. If I had time I would tell you all of them, but I want to say a few words about the Business League, yet I fear that I will not have the time for that week. Col. Roosevelt spoke, and I am not able to tell you just how many others spoke during the meeting. If I just had the time I would do so. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. C. First Johnson, of Alabama. He is doing something tangible for his people, and then he is a leader of men. Just to think of it, the Odd Fellows were torn asunder in Alabama, and he had it in his power to continue them so, but on the other hand he just used his influence, got them together, and while his hand was not shown, he dictated the new insurance law which will lead them out of debt and restore confidence. His influence was felt, and he used it to advantage. Mr. Johnson is from Mobile, Ala., and he is a blessing to his race and to his people. I have had the pleasure of meeting Miss Geraldine Troutman, who comes from Denver, Col., and who is a graduate from the high school there. She is making her mark in this world. I saw her during the session of the National Negro Business League, also heard her deliver an address at the Alabama convention. She is a credit to the race. I have accepted an invitation to preach for Rev. E. H. Borden, B. D., September 26th, and lecture for him on the 26th, in Paris, Ill. I will be there. Then I am now headed for the south. If you desire to send me a letter, you may send it care Rev. H. M. Moore, Anderson, S. C. I will be there the first. Sunday in September, also Monday. POCOMOKE NOTES (Special to Afro-American) Pocumcake City, Md., Aug. 28. Prof. John Martin, of Baltimore, Md., is visiting friends here. Rev. J. S. Collins has closed his open air meeting, and the Woman's Day was quite a success. Mrs. Katie Elzey, Mrs. Lucia Sturling and Miss Nellie Wilson who were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Collins have returned to Crisfield. Mr. Leen Collins who has been visiting his father has returned to Crisfield. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Ward who have been visiting here have returned to their home in Crisfield. Mrs. Olivia Leonard and Mrs. Lizzie Plolett have returned to Salisbury. Miss Sutton and Miss Joins of Philadelphia, are visiting in Pocomoke. Miss Lina Collins. Miss Primrose Gilbert and Miss Sallie Smith have returned home. Mrs. Heber E. Wharton has returned from Washington where she has been ill at the Freedmen's Hospital for several weeks. ODD FELLOWS TO BE ROYALLY ENTERTAINED Local Committee Making Extensive Preparations To Entertain B. M. C. Delegates. The Committee on Reception and Entertainment of the Fifteenth B. M. C., headed by Lawyer W. C. McCard, has completed its arrangements and all that remains for them to do is to consimate their well planned entertainments. It has been the committee's aim to maintain the splendid reputation that Baltimore bears for hospitality, and if it carries out the program it announces in its bulletin, the delegates will leave our city singing: "Back, Back to Baltimore." Some magnificent functions have been planned for the entertainment of the delegates and our home people, among which are the B. M. C. Moonlight Excursion, on the Steamer Starlight; the crab feast at Brown's Grove, and the Grand Reception. The committee promises to make the reception the swellest function that has ever been given in Bultimore. The entire Lyric Theatre has been secured; the main auditorium for dancing; the Pink Hall for the ladies' retiring room; the Green Hall for gentlemen's smoking room, and the Lecture Hall for the banquet. Large excursions are planned in Philadelphia Washington and Annapolis, to be run to Baltimore to bring the elite of those cities to that function. The B. M. C. will bring to our city some of the most fashionable and handsome ladies in the country, and when we send our own beautiful and well-dressed ladies to that ball, the committee's promise of an extremely swell entertainment should be carried out. ST. LUKES IN ANNUAL SESSION. The forty-eighth annual session of the R. W. Grand Council, G. U. O. of St. Luke, held its session last week at the Odd Fellows Hall, on West Biddle street. A number of delegates was present from various points in Virginia and Maryland, and all reported constant growth and development in their respective fields of labor. After several days of the regular routine of business, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: R. W. G. C., Elizabeth Pinn; R. W. G. V. C., Ella Bantum; R. W. G. R. See'y, Hannah E. Frey; R. W. G. Fin, See'y, Emma Randolph; R. W. G. Treas, Thomas H. Halstead; R. W. G. Chap, Mary Haughton; R. W. G. S. Con, Ella Johnson; R. W. Jr. Con, Ellen Gleaves; R. W. G. W. M., Louisa King; R. W. K. of W., Eliza Howe; R. W. G. I. S., Naoma Gross; R. W. G. O. S., Sarah Oliver; R. W. G. S., L. A. Vincent; R. W. G. S. P. C., Sarah E. Crane; R. W. G. P. C., James W. Frey. The session adjourned to meet in this city in 1911. DEATHS. MR. JOHN D. MYERS. The funeral of Mr. John D. Myers, the beloved husband of Mrs. Valaria Myers, who departed this life, Aug. 16th, at Asbury Park, N. J., took place Friday, 19th inst., frbm 513 Robert street, Rev. Dr. Hill, pastor of Bethel Church, officited. Several choice selections were rendered by members of Bethel Choir, of which the deceased was a member. The family wishes to extend thanks to the many friends for the sympathy and kindness shown in this their hour of bereavement. MR. COLUMBUS BUTLER. Mr. Columbus Butler departed this life on August 17th, in the full triumph of faith. His funeral took place from the First Bapt. Church, Caroline and McElderry streets, Rev. P. C. Neal, D. D., officiating. The G. U. O. of Nazarites had charge of the body, assisted by Grand Army Post, No. 16; the Ladies Auxiliary of the Grand Army Post, and a committee of four little Juveniles of No. 7, G. U. O. of Nazarites. He is survived by his first wife, three sons and one daughter, and his wife, Mrs. Emma Butler. The family was faithfully assisted in the funeral arrangements by Carrie V. Page and Della Moore. Mr. Robert A. Elliott had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Peck, are visiting near Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Berry, of 604 N. Eden street, and niece, Miss Estelle Wilson, of 519 N. Caroline street, aer sending two weeks with their parents at Cambridge, Md. Mrs. Alice Kinberry, of Fittsburg, Pa., and Mrs. Maggie Mcowen, of Philadelphia, Pa., are visiting Mrs. Mattie Butler, of 1306 N. Spring street. Mrs. Mary Anderson, of 1003 N. Durham street, with her daughter' Edith, and her niece, Gladys, Coburn, are spending a few weeks in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Annie Scott, of Plover St, returned last week from Atlantic City, Philadelphia and other points Mrs. F. H, Marshall, of 1033 Park avenue, who is visiting her parent's cottage at La Plata, was the guest of honor at a moonlight watching party followed by a dinner party. Mrs. George R. Johnson, and children, of 511 Bethel street, and her sister, Miss Jennie Farmer, of 530 N. Caroline street are visiting their mother, Mrs. Margaret Burch of Charles Co., Md. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yates are spending a fortnight at Essex Co., Va., visiting relatives and friends. Miss Della Sullivan, of 1366 Woodyear street, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Malinda Mackall, at Owing station, Calvert Co. Miss Marie Oram, of Washington. D. C., spent Sunday in the city the guest of Miss Stella G. Shaw, at 334 S. Caroline street. Misses Bertha Poindexter and Mary Jackson have returned from a two weeks' sojourn at Atlantic City. Mrs. Sarah Everett, of 1139 Park avenue, has returned from spending the summer at Cambridge, Md., with her parents. She has gone to Cape May to be the guest of Mrs. E. W. Dale at Washington Hotel. Mrs. Gertrude Sauders, of 519 Baker street, who has been quite sick is much improved. Mr. Walter Hughes, has returned home from Pittsfield, Mass., and has joined his wife at Phoenix, Md., where she has been spending the summer. Mrs. Alice White, of Baker street who has been quite ill for sometime is convalescing. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Jackson, are spending their vacation at Atlantic City. Dr. and Mrs. R. Garland Chissell and Mrs. Lewis, are in Washington, attending the Doctor's Convention. Mrs. Lydia Burke, of Etting stis spending sometime, visiting in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Canada Miss Margaret Lewis, matron of the C. Y. W. C. A., is spending her vacation in Washington this week. Miss Edna Jackson, of W. Lanvale street, has returned from Washington, where she underwent treatment at the Freedmen's Hospital. Miss Annie Stiles, of N. Caroline street, has returned from a ten day trip to Atlantic City. Miss. Ella Sampson, of W. Biddle, street is is visiting in Delaware this week. Master Harry S. Cummings, who has been seriously ill at his home, on Druid Hill avenue is convalescent Rev. B. J. Bolding, former pastor of Pennsylvania Ave., A. M. E. Zion Church, was in the city this week. Mr. Solomon T. Houston, of Salisbury, Md., was in the city this week Mrs. Lillie G. Jones, of 1522 Argylh avenue, has returned from a month's stay at Salisbury, Md. Mrs. Alice Lewis, of 332 W. Preston street, is spending a month at Atlantic City. Mrs. Mary Walker, and daughter of Norfolk, Va., are visiting Mrs. Gertrude Wiggens, of West Biddle street. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COLORED FRESH AIR FUND Fair 1300 block Druid Hill ave Boone Hamer, Edna Brown, Irvin Hamer..... $5.00 Fair, 1600 Block Calboun street Annetta and Demih Turpean..... 1.65 Fair, 1300 Block Presstman st. Gladys ang Ulthman Ray..... 2.50 Fair, 2100, Block Presstman st. Emma Fannie Taylor..... 1.02 500 Block Hoffman street, James Robinson, Gertie Neal, Gabriella Neal, Summerville, Mary Sum merville, Jauet Neal..... 3.00 Clifford Brown..... 34 Mrs. Mary Irvin..... 1.00 Mrs. Alreda Scott, Wash., D.C.1.00 Miss Carrie Baton, boys clothes, Mrs. Amelin Conck, soaps, marbles and clothes; Football season is fast approaching; get the rules, there are many changes this year, and to play the game effectively one must know the rules. The baseball season this year has been an interesting one. The Philadelphia Athletics seem to have things their way in, the American League. Chances are poor for the Birds this year. Great preparations are being made for the play, festival at Druid Hill Park, Monday. All the children of the Playgrounds of the city will unite in various ring games and athletic sports. The public is cordially invited to witness this grand occasion. All day play at the Park. 10 to 12, informal games and prizes. These events are open to all comers. 12 to 2, lunch. 2 to 6, ring games for girls. Athletic events for boys. fifty yard dash, 75 yard dash, running broad jump, running high jump and potato, three legged and shoe races. The block carnival, held by the Waesche Street Playground last Wednesday evening was a success. Hundreds viewed and purchased the many good thing the children had made. Considerable interest is being manifested by this neighborhood in No. 110 Playground. Mauy are praising the work of the playgrounds. The children are sorry the playground season is over. Be in trim for winter work. (1) LITERARY CONGRESS TO BE HELD Will Be Largely Attended By Delegates From All Parts Of The State. Elaborate preparations are being made for the Literary Congress of the Baltimore Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Church, to be held at Trinity Church, Baltimore, Wednesday, August 31st, 1910. There will be three sessions, 10 A. M., 3 P. M. and 8 P. M. The program shows that addresses will be delivered at the morning session by Bishop L. I. Coppin, D. D., Prof. W. H. J. Beckett, Rev. L. M. Beckett, D. D., and Prof. J. R. Paul Brock. At the afternoon session, addresses will be delivered by Prof. J. W. Woodhous, Miss Mattie E. Bowen, Washington, D. C., Prof. Wm. A. Joiner, of Howard University, and Mr. George S. White. At the evening session, addresses will be delivered by Rev. John Hurst, D. D., financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church; Prof. John R. Hawkins, Commissioner of Education, and Rev. I. N. Ross, D. L., pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, of Washington, D. C. At the evening session, the choirs of Trinity, Ebenezer, Waters, Allen, St. John's, Payne and Bethel will render selections. Ministers from all parts of the State will be present, and the public is invited to the sessions of the Congress. The Special Committee having in charge the Literary Congress is composed of the following persons: John Hurst, chairman; J. B. Warner, C. H. Stepteaun, C. H. Murray, P. J. Jordan, J. W. Norris, S. H. Cooper, John H. Royal, Walter Bacon, E. A. Patton, James Patterson, J. G. Martin, A. L. Gaines, secretary. Mrs. Lena Lancaster, of W. Biddle street, is visiting friends at Onancock, Va. Mrs. Lula Pitts is spending two at Crisfield, Md. W. L. Houston, of Chicago, grand master of the Odd Fellows, and B. J. Davis, of Atlanta, Ga., grand treasurer of the Order, were in the city, a few days ago. NOBLE EUGENE PHILLIPS Who was elected Imperial Potentate of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Last Sunday. Washington, August 26th—The funeral of Charles O. Cook, who was accidently drowned at Sea Isle City last Sunday, took place yesterday afternoon at the 15th Street Presbyterian Church. The services were conducted by Rev. W. V. Tunnell, assisted by Rev. Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of Howard University. Mr. Cook, who was 40 years of age was r graduate of Cornell University and the law department of Howard University. For a number of years he had been professor of English at Howard University. Mr. Cook is survived by a mother, widow, fine children and several brothers and sisters. One brother, Mr. Ralph V. Cook, is a teacher in the Baltimore Colored High School. BUENA VISTA TEAM WINS Wins The Last of the Series From The Waynesboro Boys. (Special to the Aro-American Ledger.) Buena Vista, Pa., Aug. 24.—Buena Vista Spring Club, won again this afternoon, when the Royals, Old White, of Waynesboro, Pa., by a score 18 to 5. Carter pitched his usual game and was well supported. Benjamio Myers, the twiler for the visitors, was replaced by Burt Myers in the seventh inning. This game was the last of a series played this season, and the Buena Vista boys won two out of three. Buena Vista Spring—Russell, 1b; Murphy, 2b; L. Jones, 3b; Bridford. c. Carter, p; Myers, s; s; Parson, c; f; Yellowday, l; f; C. Jones, r f. Royal Blues—Thomkison, l; Helser, 2d; Shaffer, l; Piefer, c; Rideout, 3b; Wilders, s; s; Fitz; Sphar, c; f. B. Myars, p; Burt Myers, s. Umpires—Johnson, Myers. The members of the baseball team will tender a reception to their friends on Tuesday evening, Aug. 30th at the Red Meu's Hall. Miss Julia Moody, who has been here since Juna left this afternoon for Baltimore. Mrs. Henry Jones and Judge Taylor were in Baltimore during the week. The Afro-American Agency here, under the mausement of Mr. Ohas. T. Gillis is doing well, and the paper is very much appreciated by men in general. Parmers About Denton Are Hanging Out Prosperity Signs Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Denton, Mi. Aug. Aug. 22.—Ow- n the camp meetings both church poorly attended on Sundays. living in hopes each day when he will be abolied since there be no spiritual influences in itly to degrade the Sabbath. S. Leeper, of Washington, the guest of Mrs. D. D. Bail- lade, Linda Clark, of Philadelphia, her Father, Mr. Armstead and her sister Miss Aunie whiama. Mrs. Pauline Hardy of satimore. Md. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Smith. Mr and Mrs. W. Bailey entertained their son, herman and Mr. Frank Duke last Mr. A. J. Bailey has begun a fine edition to his home near Denton. Mr. Bailey is one of thriftest farmers in the Eastern shore. KNIGHTS TEMPLARS SHOW UP WELL Parade. Detroit, Aug. 24.—On every hand in every section; is to be seen Knights Templars in various stages of uniforms Some in full dress and some hardly dressed at all when life comes to uniforms. But in the main they are a fine looking set of men, and when they turn out on Thursday for the grand parade they will not be lacking in anything that goes to make up a good looking and well dressed body of men. On Tuesday several meetings were held, the principal ne in Bethel A. M. E. church, where the introduction and welcome addresses were made. Exemplification of the several degrees of Knighthood were made at the hall during the day by special teams of visiting Sir Knights. Weknesday night the Imperial Council of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine went dowd the river on an excursion and a larger number of Knights Templars went along. Fully 3,000 persons being on the boat. Tomorrow, there will be a grand parade of Knights Teem plains, at which time it is expected there will be three thousand men in line. There will be several crack drill teams and the competition for the $300 will be a lively one. Several places are in contest for the next meeting two years from now, and it is expected that either Kansas City or Cincinnati will carry off the prize. WILL BUILD A NEW CHURCH Bethel A. M. E. Church Has Purchased A Lot At a Cost of Two Hundred Dollars-Personal Notes. (Special to the Afro-American.) Chestertown, Md., Aug. 25.-At a church meeting Monday night the members of Bethel church decided to purchase a lot 100 feet square-from Mr. Barnett for the erection of a new edi- fice. The lost cost $200.00 and is situa- ted on College avenue below Prospect street. Sunday was Steward's rally day in Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. J. M. Boston preached at 11 a. m., and at 8 p. m. Kevin Hubbard, of Wilmington M. E. Conference preached an eloquent sermon. Quite a good sum was realized during the day. A grand union excursion will leave town for Havre de Grace via Steamer Annapolis on Monday, Aug. 29th. This is the last excursion of the season. Mrs. Sara Warren is convalescing. Mrs. Eliza Murray is very ill. Mrs. Laura Broadway is quite sick at her home on Kent Circle. MARRIED IN EASTON. Contracting Parties Are Popular In Social Life. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., Hug. 22—Miss Icabella Ockey and Mr. Robert Cooper were the principals in a pretty wedding which took place at St. Stephen's A. M. E. church on Monday evening, August 15th. The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of white Batiste and carried a large bunch of white lilacs. The ceremony was performed by the pastor of the church, Bay J. Fifth. The history couple were the recipients of many valuable presents. They will reside on the farm in Miles River Neck. Messrs. John D. Smith, Theodore Dent, and Thomas Skinner, have returned to the city after spending a week in Prince George county, visiting relatives of Mr. Smith. MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFICERS Dr. A. M. Curtis Of Washington, Is Elected President For The Ensuing Year. (Staff Correspondence.) Washington, D. C., August 24. —The final session of the three-day convention of the National Medical Association was held at Howard University Thursday afternoon. The report of the special committee appointed at the last annual meeting of the association to investigate tuberculosis gave rise to a heated discussion Dr. C. M. Wade declared that tuberculosis was on the increase among the Negroes of the South. This statement was denied by a number of doctors. Dr. George W. Howles, of York, Pa., read a paper on tuberculosis, and dealt especially with the means of prevention. Other papers were read and many speeches were made on the subject. A resolution offered by Dr. C. M. Wade was referred to a committee. The report of the special committee on pellagra declared that the causes of the disease are obscure. All the special committees were reappointed to continue their researches throughout the ensuing year. Officers were elected as follows: Dr. A. M. Curtis, of Washington, president Dr. Wm. M. Slowe, Philadelphia, first vice president; D. L. A. Singleton, of Washington; second vice president; Dr J. A. Kenny, of Tuskegee Institute, general secretary. Dr. J. W. Jones, of Winston-Salem, was elected to fill a vacancy on the executive board. The Hampton Institute, at Hampton, Va., was decided on as the next meeting place of the convention. ATTENDED BUSINESS LEAGUE Messrs. P. G. Gibson, J. Henry Hammond, P. D. Blockwell, A. M. Burgess, C. C. Fitzgerald, John Henry Smith, and Rev.-Geo. F. Bragg, jr., have returned from New York, where they attended the ses, sion of the Business League. TRUSTEES BOLD MEETING The board of trustees for the pro-posed industrial school in Prince Georges county, for which $15,000 was left by the late Edward I. Patten had an informal meeting on Tuesday of this week. The will is being contested by a sister of the legislator and it may be sometime before anything can be done in starting the school Warner T. Mcguinn is the executor of the estate. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY B. M. C. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENT At the meeting of the Committee of Arrangemnts of the B. M. C. of Odd Fellows, resolutions of sympathy were introduced by Chairman Barry S Cummings, expressing sympathy for the wife and family of the late John T. Spriggs of Annapolis, who met with such a sad and sudden death last week. The resolutions were adopted and ordered spread upon the minutes, and that a copy be sent to the widow. TO THE COLORED REPUBLIC AN VOTERS. al District. I deem it my duty to appeal to the voters of my race in the Fourth Congressional District, comprising wards, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, and 1, 2, 3, and 12th precincts of 18th ward, to turn out in their strength and cast their votes as well as use their influence at the Primary election Tuesday next, August 30th for Hon Addison E. Mullikin, new City Councilman from the 11th ward and who aspires to the republican nomination for Congress in the fourth district. As a colleague of Mr. Mullikin for more than three years in the City Council, I deem it my duty to bear testimony to his great ability as a legislator, his skill as a debater, and his uprightness as a public servant. Upon all matters which tended towards the interest of our people I have always found him a willing, ready and able supporter, and I say without hesitancy that he is worthy of our united support and votes. A vote for Mullikin is a vote for a friend of all classes and a worthy public servant. HARRY S. CUMMINGS, Member First Branch City Council Seventeenth Ward. Moonlight-Select-Moonlight By The New Bethel Church Club To Brown's Grove, Monday, Sept. 5 (Labor Day.)-Boat leaves 9 P. M. sharp.-Tickets, 25 Cents. O. Signora. Van Nockay. Pres. Alice Sampson, Secly. EXPERTS WORTH HIGH PRICES Enormous Charges Are Often Justified by Years Spent in Acquiring Great Skill. A great many people cannot understand why professional experts charge such enormous prices for their services; why an eminent surgeon, for example, should charge $5,000 or even $10,000 for a single operation, or a great law specialist, like Elihu Root, $2,500 for a few hours' work in cross-examining a witness. They do not take into consideration that the surgeon has spent years in learning how to perform quickly and efficiently the difficult operation which saves a life that might have been lost in less skilled hands. Much of the training of the specialist is to enable him to meet the unusual, the unexpected demand. The surgeon trains for the rare operation, the possible emergency. He knows that there are times when it is knowing what the ordinary surgeon did not think it worth while to learn that may save a life. There are surgeons now living who never had a dozen emergency cases in all their experience which called into play the utmost power and skill of which they are capable, but it was these few extremely dangerous operations which gave them their great reputation and enabled them to get enormous fees. It is not the good surgeon, but the superb operator, the man who knows a little more about anatomy, who has a little steadier nerve, a more acute touch, a little better education, that is sought to perform the delicate operation in the emergency, when life hangs by a thread.-Success. Pride of Panhandler. A professional panhandler approached a man crossing city hall park, says a New York exchange, and demanded a nickel, which the man good naturally handed out, saying: "I suppose that goes for a glass of beer." "Surest thing you know," replied the panhandler unblushingly. "And by the way, while we are on the subject I have now in my possession two nickels. Would you mind giving me a ten-cent piece for them?" "I will on one condition," said the man, whose curiosity was aroused. "What's the answer?" "Well, you see, it's this way," explained the panhandler. "If I have a dime I go into a saloon and ask for beer. I have a nickel comeback, which enables me to amble to the free lunch counter and fill up. Maybe you don't realize that getting change over the bar gives a man a certain tone that doesn't belong to him if he just coughs up a nickel." Why He Married Elsewhere. Seymour—Why wasn't Merlach married in his own town? Ashley—Because every minister in his own town refused to perform the ceremony. They all knew Merlach's reputation. Seymour—His reputation? Ashley—Yes, he has the reputation of never paying his debts. Going One Better. "In dear old Boston," gushed the maid from the Hub, "we college girls are so exclusive we have individual salt cellars." "That's not so much," responded the woman from Arkansas. "Why down in our home state we are so exclusive we have individual cyclone cellars." The Ladies are for POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME 831 DRUID HILL AVE. Danciest Dance of the Season By the Colored Pharmacists MONDAY, AUGUST 29th, 1910 Highland Electric Park Admission 25 Cents The ideal place to spend your vacation on Saturday and Sunday holidays. Defightfully 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 P.C. PARKER 138, West 53 St Rockaway Beach, 50.1 How to reach hotel: Take any Rockaway Beach train to Hammels Station. Telephone connection. Will open June. 5th to Sept. Shady Side View Coaching 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 WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M. Sermon by Rev. C. E. Jones, of the Washington Conference. 3 P. M., Sunday School, W. C. Tongue, Supt. 8 P. M., Sermon by Rev. J. S. Cole, P. E., of the Zion A. M. E. Church will preach. Sunday, Sept. 4, 8 P. M., Memorial Service on the life and death of Joseph Gans. Everybody welcome. His relatives and friends are especially invited. 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 Rev. W. H. Draper. 5 P. M., Open-air Service, Chestnut and Low streets. 8 P. M., Special Sermon by Rev. A. W. Brooks to members and friends from Turner's Station Church, Rev. Moore, Pastor. Strangers cordially welcomed. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Cor. S. Caroline and Bank St. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. Topic: "Nheemiah the Religious Patriot." 5 P.M., Open Air Service in Weisenfeld Court. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av. Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. John Wilson. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 5.00 P. M., Open-air Meeting on Durham Street near Monument. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor. Monday excursion to Brown's Grove.' Sunday, Sept. 4th, Village Camp will convene. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Sharon and Montgomery Sts. Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Rev. W. H. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 9.30 A. M., and 2.30 P. M. S. S. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 5 P. M., Open Air Service in Hughes street. 8.00 P. M., Preaching. Fine music by the choir, under the direction of Mr. Howard Jackson, leader. All are most cordially invited to worship with us. Special attention given to strangers. Everybody welcome. Mr. E. Hughes, S. S. Supt. NOTICE! The Village Camp of St. Lukes M. E. Church, Reistertown, Md., still grows in interest and spiritual power. It was very largely attended last Sunday. 11 A. M., preaching by the pastor. 3 P. M., preaching by Rev. Dr. S. H. Brown. 8 P. M., preaching by Rev. D. LaFoutaine. Take Emory Grove car and get off at Bond Ave. Reistertown. R. R. Riggs, Pastor. Dr. M. J. Naylor, Dist. Supt. The Annual Camp for Magothy M. E. Church, in Anne Arundel Co. Md., will open in the grove, August 28th, and will close Monday morning, Sept. 5th. Tickets can be obtained from the following persons: Rev. H. A. Carroll, 1343 Carey street; Mrs. Tildia Butler, 2218 Etting street; Mr. John, Tyler, 1157 Whatcoat street, and Capt. George Brown at the wharf. The Starlight will leave Miller's Wharf, both Sunday, August 28th and Sept. 4th, for the camp at. 8.30 and 11.30 A. M., 2.30 and 5 P. M. Returning will leave the head o Rock Creek, at 7 and 11.30 P. M. for Baltimore. And will return on Mouday morning, Sept. 5th, leav- ing the head of Rock Greek at 12 noon. Sunday, Aug. 28th, at 11 A. M., preaching by Rev. Alfred Young, pastor of the King's Hill. Tickets can be had from Rev. Young. At 3 P. M., by Rev. William H. Gaines, pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church. Ticket can be secured from Brother Gaines. Thursday, Sept. 1st, preaching by Rev. Moses Lake, pastor from Sparrows Point. Preaching by strangers all day. The grand march will commence Monday, September 5th at 5 A. M. The camp will close with general experience meeting. Rev. H. A. Carroll, Pastor. Rev. Joseph Wheeler, D.S. of the Anaapolis district. CHURCH NOTICES EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor Classes—Sunday at 6 A. M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 Herbert Frisby, Supt Ebenezer off to Chestertown, Sept. 6th, on Steamer Louise. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton, Pastor 11 A. M., Rev. J. C. Flood will deliver a special sermon. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8 P. M., Rev. J. C. Flood will disnse the Word. Class meeting service at 8:30 P. M. on Monday, Tuesday and Wed- nesday nights. Thursday night prayer meeting. Friday, 8:30 P. M., the Official Board will meet. All are welcome to the religious services. J. F. Waters, Supt. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School session. 8 P. M., preaching by the Pastor. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Rev. D. D. Turpeur, Pastor. 6.00 A. M., Class-meeting. 11 A., M., Preaching. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8.00 P. M., Preaching. 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 8 P. M. Take the Edmonson avenue cars. going west. Rev, P. H. Green, president. Rev, P. W. Wortham, Secretary. Rev, D. G. Hill, Treasurer; Camp Meeting at Cherry Hill Grove Every Sunday. Take Roland Park car get off at the Water Tower. Any car line transfer to Roland Park car Rev. C. A. Belt; D. D.; Sunday at 3 P. M. CHURCH REOPENING. There will be a reopening of Mt. Pisby U. M. E. Church, Dover street southwest Baltimore near Fremont street, Sunday, Aug. 28th, of the Baltimore Annual Conference of the Union Methodist Episcopal Church. The reopening address will be delivered by the Rt. Rev. Josiah Dixon, Bishop of the First Episcopal District at 11.00 A.M. At 3.00 P.M. Preaching by Rev. J. E. Hackett, of the Washington District. Addresses will be delivered by Rev. Dr. J. S. Dorssey, (white) and Rev. Dr. Mosten. presiding elder Annapolis district. 7.30 P. M., preaching by Rev. James Gibson, presiding only Baltimore district. Communication night. HELPING HAND DAY. Program arranged by Miss Edith Daly. Miss Emma Mitchell, presi- ding. All are cordially invited. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. For Sale-3 story house in 200 block E. 23d street. 8 rooms and bath, cement cellar, good yard, hall, gas, hot and cold water, toilet with sewer connection. Marble trimmed Price $1200.00 on easy payments. H. M. BURKETT, 2t 21 E. Saratoga St. FOR RENT—Rooms furnished or unfurnished, apply 414 N. Gimor St. ASHURY EVERGREEN CEMETERY located on the Eastern Side Located on the Eastern Avenue Road Has been thoroughly improved and renovated, and is now the most beautiful Cemetery in the State owned and controlled by our people. Lots rang- ing in price from $12 to $25 may be secured on terms to suit the buyer. Back River Cars stop at the Gate. For further information, see C. T. STEWART, Agent, 1508 Milliman Street. Allen League Excursion to Brown's Grove. A. C. E. L. of Allen A. M. E. Church to Brown's Grove on the Steamer Starlight Thursday, Sept. 14. Boat leaves 8.30 a. m, and 2.30 p. m. Cormoran and go with us it is going to be the best excursion of the season. The Starlight will be decorated with our C. E. flags. And coming home in the evening we are going to have our fam- ious musicians The Knights of Py- thias Band to render some of their choice, sacred selections. Get your tickets early because everybody wants to go. The K of P. Band will furnis- t music all day. Tickets to all 25 Cents Wm. Butler, President. 26 Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor MUNYON'S PAW-PAW LIVER PILLS I want any person who suffers with biliousness, constipation, diarrhea, or any liver or blood aliment, to try my Paw-Paw Liver Pills. I guarantee they will purify the blood and put the liver and stomach into a healthy and satisfactory and will positively cure biliousness and constipation, or I will refund your money. — Muniayon's Homeopathic Home Remedy Co., B3rd and Jefferson St., Phila., Pa. LOTS OF THEM. The Englishman—Your country is fine, old chap; but it's too deucedly new. Why, you haven't any fairy tales or The American—Haven't we? Well, you just come with me and look at some of the tablets on our monuments. On Some Ministers. The worst o' these here shepherds is, my boy, that they regularly turns the heads of all the young ladies about here. Lord bless their little hearts, they think it's all right, and don't know no better; but they're the wictims o' gammon, Samilvel, they're the wictims o' gammon. Nothin' else, and wot aggragates me, Samilvel, is to see 'em awastin' all their time and labor in making clothes for copper-colored people as don't want 'em and taking no notice of flesh-colored Christians as do. If I'd my way, Samilvel, I'd just stick some o' these here lazy shepherds behind a heavy wheel-barrow, and run 'em up and down a 14-inch plank all day. That 'ud shake the nonsense out of 'em, if anythin' would.—Mr. Weller, Quoted by Charles Dickens. Mrs. Wiggin's Idea of London. During the recent visit of Mrs. Wiggin, the American author, in London, an interviewer called on her. With pencil poised, the interviewer asked: "And what do you think of London, Mrs. Wiggin?" "You remind me," answered the author cheerfully, "of the young lady who sat beside Dr. Gibbon at dinner. She turned to him after the soup." "Do, dear Dr. Gibbon," she said, "tell me about the decline and fall of the Roman empire." Faults in American Character. In an address on botanical education in America, Prof. W. F.'s Ganong remarks that "disregard of particulars and a tendency to easy generalities are fundamental faults in American character," and he insists upon the necessity of laboratory and experimental work in all scientific study. Books "ease the wits," but independent observation is the source of sound knowledge in science. Might Do It. lateou know anything that will kill petato bugs?" asket the young man with the yellow fingers. "Yes," said the old lady with the gingham apron, crustily, "get 'em to smoke cigarettes!"—Yonkers Statesman. And some people never appreciate a rose until they encounter the thorn. Cut Out Breakfast Cooking Easy to start the day cool and comfortable if Post Toasties are in the pantry ready to serve right from the package. No cooking required; just add some cream and a little sugar. Especially pleasing these summer mornings with berries or fresh fruit. One can feel cool in hot weather on proper food. "The Memory Lingers" POSTUM CEREAL CO., Ltd. Battle Creek, Mich. NEGRO VOTERS ARE AROUSED Brave Stand Taken to Prevent Further Disfranchisement. REPUBLICAN PARTY NOT TRUE. National Independent Political League at Third Annual Meeting Adopts Strong Resolutions Against Lynching and Jimrow Laws—Time Servers Not Wanted. The third annual meeting of the National Political league, held recently at Atlantic City, N. J., was largely attended by delegates from many sections of the country. The business sessions were filled with interest and especially noted for the harmony which prevailed in the deliberations. A. H. The public meetings were crowded, and the people were enthusiastic and applauded the different speakers to the echo as they declared for equal rights, according to law; a free ballot for all citizens of the republic and no compromise with the enemies of freedom and liberty. With the appointment of a campaign committee of nine members, to meet in Washington Wednesday, Sept. 28, the league undoes its first step in the work for the great campaign which it will wage in the congressional elections to be held this fall. The organization has done much good in creating public sentiment in favor of the enfranchisement of the race in all parts of the United States. Among those who spoke on special subjects were Professor W. E. B. DuBois, on "Voting;" Rev. J. Milton Waldron, on "Why Colored Men Should Be Independent In Voting;" F. H. Warren, Esq. on "History of Political Independence." N. B. Marshall, Esq., junior counsel for the soldiers, reviewed all the Brownsville inquiries and made amazing revelations of attempted intimidation, unfairness, partiality, improper proposals, protection of perjured government witnesses, etc., by Recorder of the Court Howland and said this would be exposed in the next congress. Many Ohioans, said he, are clamoring for Foraker's return to the senate next March. W. F. S. Cook, son of Captain Cook, who was hanged with John Brown; Dr. J. L. Johnson of Ohio, who commended Governor Harmon; William E. Welling of New York, executive chairman of the National Association For the Welfare of the Colored People, who said his organization simply wanted to help colored organizations and that the labor classes were moving for political independence, and J. M. Summers, Esq., of Ohio were other speakers. President Walters in his annual address, which was attentively listened to by the vast audience, said in part: We have assembled in convention to retrospect our political successes and failings to note especially the cause of our failures in order to avoid political blunders in the future. It must be apparent to all that politic- ism is not a matter of opinion. Whole some of us are somewhat cast P. H. PRESIDENT A. WALKERS. down, we are not in despair. I believe that there is sufficient wisdom in our race to devise a plan by which we may re-cover losses and finally reach the coveted goal. I am of the opinion that it was lack of courage on our part that caused us some years ago to change from an aggressive to a passive policy. It was a surrender of principle to expeditiony on the presumption that we should rightly themselves, an idea contrary to experience and facts of history. We seemed to have forgotten that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. Our surrender gave us a setback from which it will require years to recover. Indeed for more than a quarter of these things have been and to worse until today our political status is not as good in 1875. We have reached low water mark large ly because we fainted to do all, within our power, to resist the encroachments of our enemies at the beginning of the magnets, to resist the civil rights. We have deceived and deluded by those who believed that the white people of the south were our best friends, blind to the things going on around us detrimental to our best interests. Distrenchishment. Distrenchishment laws were enacted which in theory affected white men and black men. The laws of this operation affected black men only. This was the intention of the framers of these unjust laws. Notwithstanding these laws struck at the very foundation of our political citadel, political equality, which he believed was essential but fee-hence resistance, against them. We are told by our misguided friends that it was a good thing for the race and that such enactments would prove, a help rather than a punishment, that we were dull of apprehension, unable to appreciate the boon conferred upon us by the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the federal constitution, became emboldened and proceeded a step further. - Separate Car Laws. Not satisfied with practically declitizing us, the south, which had a told war in order to put it under inferiority upon the race and to sink it in the very lowest depths of the sea. humiliation proceeded to enact jimcar car joultous laws we made hit, febble, resistance. ```markdown ``` Notwithstanding that we were stripped of our rights and exposed to shame and ridicule before the whole world, our misguided friends informed us that the treatment was wholesome and that we ought not to be so, but explanation which was made for, our special W. E. WALLING. made for our special benefit. Many of our editors and leaders wereromoted to the position which discriminated against us, especially our wives and daughters. We were told that our agitation was doing more harm than good and that we ought to cease it. Our advisers had forgotten the fact that we were pleiagian agents, been the witenword of parliaments and was the chief agency in bribering about great reforms. It was agitation on the part of Luther and his associates that brought about the reformation of the Christian church. It was agitation on the part of King James that forced him to grant to the people of England the Magna Charta. It was agitation on the part of the Revolutionary fathers that roused the colonists, which included the American independence. It was agitation on the part of the abolitionists that aided in bringing about the civil war, which resulted in our emancipation. But in the face of these facts of history we were forced to cease our agitation things would get better. There was a cessation in our agitation, and instead of things growing better they grew steadily worse. Derelictions of the Republican Party. The Republican party, the erstwhile friend, seeing a Negro popular to take a fling, seeing Negro notwithstanding that Negro had been its most faithful ally, proceeded to give him an additional blow by eliminating him from the councils of the Republican party. It started at the county conventions, and allowed Negro conventions, and final Negro was eliminated from the national committee, on which he had served since 1856. This is elimination with a vengeance. Shades of Lincoln, Grant, Summer and Stephens, what a departure on the part of the Republican party from its original principles. At this juncture the Hon. William Howard Taft came upon the scene. He was hailed as a second Lincoln, a real friend of the race, and as the best evidence of this fact it was asserted that he came from old abolitionist stock. Of course that was supposed to be a sufficient guarantee of the guarantee of his friendship. JOHN HENRY Many of us did not see it in that light, and we so expressed ourselves. We were not deceived with his broad smiles and beautiful platitudes concerning the prog- beautiful platitudes REV. S. J. L. CORRECTION concerning the progress of the race. We saw in his attention on the question of the fate of the brave black boys from the United States army, *elements made in his Greenboro (N. C.) speech*, that if he was a friend he was a misguided one. However, his election to the presidency came on apace, and with much misgivings we waited to see what the outcome would be. We did not have to wait long before we were confirmed in the opinion that the Hon. William Howard Taft was not a real friend of the Negro. Our belief in this fact was confirmed when in his inaugural address he indorsed the disfranchisement laws of the south by saying, "The tendency of southern legislation today is toward the enactment of electoral question laws to affirm the amendment." We are aware that just opposite of this statement is true. Independents Not Democrats. The National Independent league is a body of Negroes who love their race above party and who are willing to vote with any party if by doing so they can permanently advocate the political interests of the race. They are not afraid if I thought it would help my race in the end. The time has come when the truckling sycophans and time servers should stand aside and let men who are prepared and willing to do so fight the battles of the race without being silenced. There are colored men who talk and act as if the Republican party was a thing too sacred to be criticised by black men. And if we dare to do so we are denounced by the sycophants and shortsighted as traitors to the best interests of our race, to be unsafe leaders, dangerous radicals. And we are thus abused in the face of the fact that the Republican party has acquiesced in the disfranchisement of its black allies in seven southern states. Not one thing has been done by the Republican party to aid the Negroes to regain the franchise in the states where have been held since the party told me the Republican president has ordered his attorney general to lessen the disfranchisement of the south? On the other hand, when we have taken this matter into the courts we have always been turned down on some technicality of the law. Even a prime minister has found a way to handing down a decision in our favor notwithstanding the amendments to the federal constitution say that the right to vote shall not be denied citizens of the United States on account of their color, creed or previous condition of servitude. Negro Bankers Elect Officers. The newly elected officers of the National Negro Bankers' association are W. R. Pettiford of Birmingham, Ala.; president; R. G. Boyd of Nashville, Tenn.; vice president; John W. Straun of Greenville, Miss.; second vice president; S. S. Brown of Memphis, Tenn.; secretary, and R. W. Howard of Jackson, Miss., corresponding secre The day's work at the mine was over and Frederick Wells, the surface manager, was making his usual rounds. Glancing along one side of the deep excavation his eye suddenly caught the gleam of a brilliant object far up the bank. He lost no time in climbing up to the spot where he had noted the glint of light. He had not been mistaken; it was a brilliant crystal. He tried to pull it out with his fingers and as this proved impossible he sought to pry it out with the blade of his penkite. To his surprise the blade of the knife broke without causing the stone to yield. Then he knew it was a large stone. So large and brilliant was the stone that he feared he was either dreaming or was insane. Determined to test the stone on the spot before proceeding further, Wells rubbed off the dirt from one of its faces with his fingers and soon convinced himself that it was not a lump of glass, but a diamond, apparently of exceptional whiteness and purity. He finally succeeded in prying out the stone and bore it away with him to the office of the mine. Here it was cleaned and, to the astonishment of all, was found to have a weight of 302% carats, more than three times that of any other diamond that had been discovered. Before many hours passed the telegraph carried tidings to all parts of the world that the greatest diamond of this age or any other age had been brought to light. It was thirty-nine years, July 13, 1871, since the discovery of diamonds in South Africa. Do you know how these great mines were discovered? the Christian Herald asks. A trader stopping over night with a Dutch farmer saw the children playing with bright marbles. The trader took the white stones to Capetown and found they were diamonds of wonderful beauty and great value. In these thirty-nine years about eleven tons of diamonds have been taken from the Kimberly mines. Think of eleven tons of diamonds, like eleven tons of coal, being dumped into your cellar! SANDS OF THE SEA USEFUL Of Great Importance in Glassmaking and Warfare—Moving Character of Quicksands Explained. The sands of the sea are singularly useful. They are of primary importance in glassmaking. They have an important place in warfare, as a bank of sand twenty inches thick is proof against modern rifle shots. The electrical properties of sand show that it has positive electricity, although a rod of silica, the chief constituent of sand is negative. The singular drying effect which occurs when a stretch of wet sand is pressed by the foot is due entirely to an alteration in the piling of the sand grains. Normally the grains are close together, but abnormal piling is brought about by pressure of the foot, the space between the edges of the grains being enlarged and the water drained away. If the pressure of the foot is continued the sand becomes wetter than ever, the partial vacuum quickly bringing water from the surrounding sand. In quicksands the moving character is thought to be due to the imprisonment between the grains of gases from organic matter. English as She Is Warped. School teachers are wont to compare notes from time to time, and in a friendly way vie with each other in the production of particularly brilliant or particularly stupid answers. "What is the most incorrect sentence any of your children ever got off?" asked a Glenwood school teacher recently at the Schoolmen's Club. "One of mine got this off not long ago," responded a young man who teaches at the Robert Morris school: "It ain't his'n like, but youwn." "My best, said a George H. Mead school pedagogue, 'ran something like this: 'Rare roast-beef is meat what there ain't none whats' any under-dunner." The best one of the afternoon was furnished by a Germantown teacher. "Here is one," he said, "which has the old classic. He seen his duty and done it noble, beaten forty ways: 'Lewtenant Grant heart the enemy in his bed, but he snuck up on him and killed him without known' who, where or what he was.'"—Philadelphia Record. When O. Henry Lost Prestige. Once, when exploring a factory district for story material, O. Henry invited a bright little girl to dine with him. She accepted on condition that she might bring a friend along. 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Last winter he was ill, so ill he didn't have any sense of humor left nor any sense either. I was staying at the same hotel, and when I went in to look after him he virtuously remarked that his room was no place for a 'Chorus Lady' and promptly shooed me out. (A few years ago I spanked that kid.) Then he got scared and sent for a doctor and the doctor sent for a trained nurse. For several days I got bulletins of his progress from the chambermaid. The fourth morning she set my mind completely at rest. "Sure, ma'am, said Maggle, 'an I think he do be gettin' along very well. The nurse was sittin' on his-lap this mornin'!" KEEP BABY'S SKIN CLEAR Few parents realize how many estimable lives have been embattered and social and business success prevented by serious skin affections which so often result from the neglect of minor eruptions in infancy and childhood. 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"The last thing he said to me, in cautioning me not to give an important provencal agency to an easy-goling man of the world, was this: "Beware the easy-goling man. An easy-goling man, you know, is one who makes the path of life very rough and difficult for somebody else." Better Than a Drug. "The late Senator Platt." said an Albany legislator, "had a cynical wilt. Talking about a politician who had changed his party, he once said to me: "Circumstances alter everything—political views, religion, even health. "Why, I've got a friend who is afflicted with insomnia in its worst form, and yet every morning that man sleeps as sweet and sound as a new-born babe when his wife crawls over him to start the fire." Bores Barred. porter asked Mr. Roosevelt at office book how he got through work and at the same time many people. "I shun bores," he replied. "I don't waste a minute time on bores. Do you peruse I have only just one chair room? You see, my hunting spaces have shown me that great bores are always of small caliber." TO DRIVE OUS MALARLI Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking. This bores are showing it is simply Quinine and iron in a tasteless form. Quinine drives out the mataria and thus bulb, and iron is sold by all lines for 29 years. Price 10 cents. CAPUDINE is the best remedy—reaching and feverishness—cures the restores normal conditions. It's often immediately. 19c, 22c, and 500c. stores. man who considers himself one thousand naturally regards the 39c as menophers. small, sugarcandy, regulate liver and bow- ELKS WILL NOT SPLIT AGAIN Former Grand Exalted Ruler's Charges Fully Answered. HIS LEADERSHIP REPUDIATED Disgruntled Because He Was Not Elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Grand Lodge of Rounited Order of Elks, Dr. James E. Mills Attempts to Secede. Messrs. Francis H. Warren of Detroit, Mich., and James H. Anderson of New York, who attended every session of the union grand lodge of Elks recently held in Washington, say they feel competent and justified in publishing the following statement in regard to a certain proclamation issued by Dr. James E. Mills of Norfolk, Va., purporting to give actions of said grand lodge of Elks as reasons for his attempt to have what is known as the former "parent body lodges" again withdraw from the new great union order. To the seven reasons given by Dr. Mills for withdrawing from the order Messrs. Warren and Anderson reply as follows: First, the statement of Mr. Mills that there was an agreement that he should be the grand exalted ruler of the future Union Grand lodge is not true. It appears nowhere in the minutes that James E. Mills was to be perpetuated in the office of grand exalted ruler. Through the superior magnificence of Dr. W. Atkins, who may here be styled "the Virginia gentleman," he himself nominated Dr. James E. Mills to possible over the "future grand lodge meeting." A. B. B. In explaining what was meant by this motion Dr. Attkins said, "We will be obliged to meet in separate sessions to declare off our respective grand lodge F. H. WARREN. declare. off our respective grand lodge meetings scheduled for Brooklyn and Norfolk, after which we will go into the Union Grand lodge session, over which Dr. J. E. Mills will preside." This appears on pages 3 and 4 of the peace conference minutes, and further on on page 4 it says, "By motion Dr. Mills was designated the grand exalted ruler of our Union Grand lodge meeting." It will be seen here that meeting and session were written and spelled in the singular and the plural, reserved only to the meeting that was to displace the two grand lodge meetings scheduled for Brooklyn and Norfolk. That this was clearly the understanding by 'not only the members of the peace conference at Wilmington, but also by Dr. Mills himself at Washington, was shown by the ultimatum referred to in a recent issue of the Detroit Informer to the effect that unless Dr. Mills was permitted to retain the position of grand exalted ruler in the order there would be no unlawful. This statement was made directly to one of the authors of this article by Dr. James E. Mills in person at Washington. As a matter of fact, it is plain that because Dr. Mills could not have been elected grand exalted ruler of the United Order of Eiks from the floor of the grand lodge this is his sole and only reason for his present attempt to again disrupt the order. The second reason given by Mr. Mills, that of the incurring of $5,000 debt for the legal defense of the Eiks of New York is without point. As a third reason of Dr. Mills, that of expending $10,000 for an Elks' home for sick or indigent brothers to be erected on land donated by prominent people of Richmond, Va. all we have to say is that no tax has been imposed on it, but that it is a purely voluntary affair for the members to contribute or not, as they see fit. The fourth objection is fully answered by the above except the charge of Mr. The fourth object is by the above except those following were permitted to overthrow the actions of the peace conference and take into their own control of the organization. A. B. B. His fifth objection also treats of the alleged unfairness of the Albus following, the "unbrotherly" disposition. We wish to state most emphatically that there is greater injustice in the Albus' wickedly false proc- no greater injustice JAMES H. ANDERMENIONED in this son. wickedly false proclamation than this imputation that the brothers formerly of the Atkins grand lodge exhibited any desire to dominate the proceedings of the grand lodge. The members are fully answered by the above chauces because union has been perfected and there is no parent body as such. In conclusion, nearly all if the lodges have signified their intention of remaining steadfast in the Union Grand lodge, and every Mills lodge that has been visited in the east or whose members have been consulted in regard to the attitude of Dr. Mills have repudiated his leader. The Mills lodge that has它eate Castle lodge will pay its taxes and become an active member of the Union Grand lodge from its first meeting. Annual Clambake of Y. M. C. A. The annual clambake of the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association in Brooklyn, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 1, will mark the beginning of the fall work of the entertainment committee of the association. Church Preparing For New Regime. The Colored Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn is making great preparations for the coming of its new pastor, the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss of Norfolk, Va., who will take charge on Sunday, Sept. 4. Will Soon Remove to New Home at St. James, N. Y. The recent purchase by the Nassau Railroad company of the property of the Howard Colored Orphan asylum in Brooklyn will mark the removal of one of the city's old landmarks of Negro industry. The work accomplished by the Howard Colored Orphan asylum since its inception has done a great deal to ameliorate the conditions of the race in the north. Many public spirted citizens and society women have been greatly interested in the care of the institution and have succeeded in raising the money needed to keep the home in a flourishing condition. During the last year nearly 300 colored children have been taken care of, and in the history of the home many of its inmates have been sent out into the world and have done a great deal to advance the cause of the Negro race. Many have entered the ministry, and others have become school-teachers. The present management is headed by Robert - M." Whiting, president; James E. Howe, vice president; the Rev. J. A. Billingsley, treasurer, and the Rev. James H. Gordon, superintendent. The Women's auxiliary has been greatly instrumental in raising money to supply the needs of the asylum. Four years ago 160 acres of land wer purchased at St. James, N. Y., and plans for an industrial school, after the plan of the Tuskegee Institute, formulated. The establishment of the training school was the initial movement toward industrial training in New York. FALL CAMPAIGN BEGINS. United Colored Democracy Indores Sulser for Governor. At a recent meeting of the United Colored Democracy of Kings county, N. X., the following set of resolutions was adopted: To the New York Democratic Committee, Hon. John A. Dix, Chairman; Gentlemen—Whereas, The colored voters of New York have learned with much satisfaction that Hon. William Sulzer is permitting the use of his name by his friends and supporters, who are strongly urging the Democratic candidate for governor; and, Whereas, As you have no doubt noticed, there is general dissatisfaction among thousands of colored Republicans with the Republican party, caused in most part by the discharge of the colored soldiers by President Roosevelt, and the subsequent hostility of President Taft to the colored men's rights as citizens; and, Whereas, The name of Congressman Sulzer is now a household word among the Afro-American people of the state because of his vigorous support of the bill which had as its object the giving of an opportunity of all innocent soldiers to re-enlist in the army, many of whom had served upward of from fifteen to twenty years; and, Whereas, New York state is often carried by a much smaller majority than 60.000, which represents our strength, it would appear, therefore, that your honorable committee could with propriety and wisdom consider this element of the citizenship when you are discussing candidates; therefore be it Resolved by the United Colored Democracy that we beg your consideration of the thoughts suggested in the above with a hope that your good offices and influence will be used to bring about the nomination of William Sulzer of New York county as the Democratic nominee for governor of our great state. Resolved further, that we pledge our most loyal support to his candidacy. Very truly yours. SUMNER H. LARK. Leader United Colored I moracy, Kings County. SOUTHERN EDUCATOR ON PROGRESS OF THE NEGRO. The Race Is Advancing, but Needs to Be Moralized. The Rev. Pitt Dillingham, principal of the Calhoun school, Alabama, is quoted in a recent publication as having said regarding the progress of the Negro: "Even now the Negro is progressing marvelously in education and in the ownership of farm land 'for corn is no respecter of races.'" What the Negro just now especially needs, it was pointed out, is to be moralized and trained in habits of thrift. "The less politics there is in it the better. The problem is mainly sociological. The best we can probably make out of it is a dual civilization—the separation of the races and progress along parallel lines." It would have been more manly on it rt of the Rev. Mr. Dillingham if he had said in giving his advice in regard to morality that what the two races need just now are chastity and morality. We would most respectfully call Mr. Dillingham's attention to the large number of mulattoes throughout the south and ask him the cause of their presence among us in such large numbers. The rest of the reverend gentleman's opinion is not worth the attention of an intelligent comment. The Baker Street Car Heater. The friction heater invented by C. S. Baker for street cars is said to be one of the best which has so far been put upon the market. Mr. Baker is an Afro-American and has spent much time and money perfecting his new invention. He has contracted with the street car companies of Chicago to furnish 4,600 heaters for their cars beginning with the winter INTERNATIONAL LESSON COMMENTS FOR AUGUST 28. GOLDEN TEXT.—"Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest." Matt. 21:9. TIME.—Saturday and Sunday, April 1 and 2, A. D. 30. PLACE.—Bethphage and Jerusalem. EXPOSITION.—I. Jesus Entering Jerusalem as the Son of David, 1-11. As Jesus drew near Jerusalem He sent two of His disciples on a trying errand. It was a trial of faith. These disciples proved themselves to be disciples indeed, by doing precisely what the Master told them to do (v. 6). This is the supreme test of discipleship (Jho. 15:14). They found everything just as Jesus said it would be (Luke 19:32). In putting their own garments on the colt for Jesus to sit upon they proclaimed their own acceptance of Jesus as king (cf. K 2: 9:13). Thus Jesus, entered Jerusalem in literal fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy (Zeich. 9:9). Those who protest against a literal interpretation of prophecies as yet unfulfilled, would do well to note, carefully with what minute literalness Christ has fulfilled the prophecies that have been the disciples proclaim Jesus king. The enthusiasm was tremendous (Jno. 12:13). As they turned the corner of the Mount and Jerusalem they foretell their view the people began to rejoice and praise God. They sang one of the messianic poems (Psalms 118: 25, 26) and uttered like shouts. It seemed out of place to shout the emotions to so to go to their dignity and get acquainted in Christ's service (Psalms 19:39, 40). Unfortunately the society for Jesus was short-lived. But as short-lived as their enthusiasm was it more thorough going and hearty and less calculating while it lasted than that of many modern professed Christians. It is a beautiful sight to see people throwing the best they have at Jesus' feet to pave the way for the kingdom. But Jesus did not join in the joy. He wept while others shouted (Luke 19:41-44). All the city was stirred as Jesus entered. No one causes such a commotion as Jesus in any city which He enters. Wherever He goes there is a shaking up and a questioning and a division. The question the people asked was an important one. It was asked again and again (comp. Luke 5:21; 7:49; 9:9). We do well to ask it too. "Who is this?" that so mightily stirs the hearts of men? The multitudes replied: "This is the prophet." But we have a better answer: "This is indeed the Son of God, the Saviour of the World." H. Jesus Cleansing: the Temple as the Son of God, 12-14. A second time Jesus cleanses the temple (Jno. 2:12-17). The first cleansing had not proven permanent, nor did this, but it expressed the mind of God and of Christ. His mind is just the same to-day. When He looks at the building dedicated to the service of God transformed from "a house of prayer" into "a den of robbers," His anger waxes hot. All these things He found in the temple were connected somehow with worship. They were sacrificial animals they were selling and buying. It was money to use for the offering which they were exchanging for the Roman coin. But though it was ostensibly in the name of God, it was really for the sake of private gain. He cleansed the whole thing out. But suddenly there is a different scene, the blind and the lame draw night. How swift is the transformation from terrific indignation to gentlest compassion. We have men to-day who are fearless in their denunciation and mighty in their overthrow of evil entrenched in high places. We have also men full of gentleness and love toward the unfortunate. How seldom are these two opposite factors of moral strength found united in one man. But so it was with Jesus. "It pleased the Father that in Him should all fullness dwell" (Col. 1:9). And we can be made full in Him (Col. 2:10, R. V.). The eyes that had blazed a moment before, as He looked upon those who had made His Father's house a den of robbers, now beamed with a gentleness, and compassion that never shone in other eyes. "He healed them." He is just the same to-day (Heb. 13:8). O, suffering one, come to Him; He will pity and He will heal. III. Jesus Criticised by the Ecclesiastics and Praised by the Babes and Sucklings, 13-17. The chief priests and scribes "were sore displeased." Of course they were. Such are always displeased when any one gets any praise but themselves, and they are not happy when good is done unless their hands do it. The blessing upon the work in the church around the corner is a reflection upon themselves, and can't be tolerated. The offending party must be destroyed (comp. Luke 19:47). Alas, this spirit is not dead yet. And also again, most of us have some of it in ourselves. It's a thoroughly bad leven. It's a thoroughly bad Envy at the root of it (comp. Jno, 11:47-50, 57; 12:19; Acts 4:16-13). But while the priests were sore displeased at the children's praise, Jesus was greatly pleased with it. He said it was most scriptural. And He is pleased to-day when children's voices raise their sweet, pure hosannas to Him. At the close of the busy, weary, trying day He returns to the rest of the dear home in Bethany. Meets Every Want. I never yet found a Christian who was disappointed in Christ, although I have found a great many who were disappointed in themselves. It is now twenty-five years since I first caught a glimpse of Him, and He has been growing on me ever since. There is not a want in the soul which He will meet—Dwight L. Moody. The stomach is a larger factor in "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" than most people are aware. Patriotism can withstand hunger but not dyspepsia. The confirmed dyspepti "is fit for treason, stratagems and spoils". The man who goes to the front for his country with a weak stomach will be a weak soldier and a fault finder. A sound stomach makes for good citizenship as well as for health and happiness. Diseases of the stomach and other organs of digestion and nutrition are promptly and permanently cured by the use of Dr. PIERCE'S GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY. It builds up the body with sound flesh and solid muscle. The dealer who offers a substitute for the "Discovery" is only seeking to make the little more profit realized on the sale of less meritorious preparations. Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Advisor is sent free on receipt of stamps to pay expense of mailing only. Send 21 one-cent stamps for the paper covered book, or 31 stamps for the cloth bound. Address World's Dispensary Medical Association, R. V. Pierce, M. D., President, Buffalo, N. Y. MAPLEINE A FLAVO or vanilla, water and made and is sold by and recipe Right food is a basis For right living. "There's only one disease," Says an eminent writer— "Wrong living "And but one cure— "Right living." Right food is supplied by ```markdown ``` MICA HEARD IN A GROCERY STORY. GROCERY TEA CUPFED SUGAR "I just had a fall on your sidewalk." "I am very sorry, my dear sir." "Well, I wish you would sell your sugar straight and put your sand on the sidewalk." Selfish Youth. "Youth is apt to be selfish," said Mrs. Mary E. Wilkins-Freeman, the distinguished novelist, at a Matuchen picnic. "Woman in her youth," she went on, "is especially apt to be selfish. I'll never forget the story of the young man from Boston who stood in the center of Boston common in a downpour of torrential rain. "As he stood there, soaked to the skin, a little boy in a mackintosh accosted him. "Excuse me, sir,' said the boy, 'but are you the gentleman who is waiting for Miss Endicott?" "Yes,' the young man answered. "Well,' said the boy, 'she asked me to tell you she'd be here just as soon as it clears up.'" Rockefeller's Hard Shot. John D. Rockefeller tried a game of golf on the links near Augusta. On a rather difficult shot Mr. Rockefeller struck too low with his iron, and as the dust flew up he asked his caddy: "What have I hit?" The boy laughed and answered: "Jaw-ah, boys." In the Suburb. "What beautiful public building is that?" "That isn't a public building. It's old man Savit's summer cottage." "And whose neat little cottage is that over there with the tower on it? That little one-story frame affair." "That isn't a cottage. It's the First Epicopal church."—Life. A perfect love, even when lost, is still an eternal possession, a pain so sacred that its deep peace often grows into an absolute content—Hitchcock. Grape=Nuts It contains the vital Body and brain-building Elements of wheat and barley— Most important of which is The Potassium Phosphate, Grown in the grain For rebuilding tissues Broken down by daily use. Folks who use Grape-Nuts Know this—they feel it. "There's a Reason" Read "The Road to Wellville," Found in packages. Keeps the spindle bright and free from grit. Try a box. Sold by dealers everywhere. A FLAVOR that is used the same as lemon or vanilla. By dissolving granulated sugar in the acidified water, the mixture is made and a syrup then mug. Maplene is sold by grocers. Send 20 stamp for sample and recipe book. Crescent Mfg. Co., Seattle. Tuberculosis in the Prisons. The fact that 100,000 prisoners are discharged from the jails and prisons of the country annually, and that from 10 to 15 per cent. of them have tuberculosis, makes the problem of providing special places for their treatment while they are confined a serious one. So important is the problem that the Prisca association of New York in cooperation with the State Charities Aid association, is preparing to inaugurate a special campaign for the prevention of tuberculosis in the penal institutions of the state, and will seek to enlist the co-operation of all prison physicians and antituberculosis societies in this work. He Had No Eye for Color. There came to the home of a Negro in Tennessee an addition to the family in the shape of triplets. The proud father hailed the first man who came along the road and asked him in to see them. The man, who was an Irishman, seemed greatly interested in the infants as he looked them over, lying in a row before him. “What does yo’ think?” asked the parent. “Waul”—pointing to the one in the middle—“I think I save that one.”—Everybody’s Magazine. Those Cocked Hats Dilly—My salary is knocked into 8 cooked hat this week. Dally—Why? Dilly—My wife's chantecter will take it all—Town Topics. For HEADACH—Hectes—CAPUDINE Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you. It's liquid-plastic to take-nots immediate. Try it. Ive. Ec.; and 30 cents at drug stores. Isn't it shocking when you hear a nice man complain of anything. The Natural Laxative acts on the bowel just as some foods act. *Cascarell* thus aid the bowels just as Nature would. Harsh cathartic act like pepper in the nostrils. Soon the bowels grow so calloused that one must multiply the dose. Vert-portel box, 10 cents—at drug-stores. Each tablet of the genuine is marked C C C. TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes and GRANULATED EYELIDS Murine Doesn't Soothe—Soothes Eye Pain Drugs Sall Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, 25c, 50c, $1.00 Murine Eye Saline, in Aeptic Tubes, 25c $1.00 EYE BOOKS AND ADVICE FREE BY MAIL MurineEyeRemedyCo,Chicago You A WHIST PARTY. On Monday evening, the 22nd inst., a very enjoyable whist party was given by Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Billips, of 1204 Argyle avenue, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Fox, of Pittsburg, Pa. Quite a numbers of friends were present and fully enjoy the diversion of the evening. A very elaborate luncheon was served about 10.30. Mr. and Mrs. Fox are being very extensively entertained by their many friends in the city. THE LOYAL LEGION RALLY. The members of Centennial M. E. Church are at work on their fall rally, in which the hope to raise $500.00. The plan of a subscription rally was named to the congregation last Sunday, and thirty seven people of the congregation promptly responded and pledge $325.00 of the $500.00. The pastor and officers are trying to cover the remainder of the amount by next Sunday. The officers have offered three prizes to the persons raising the largest amount over $16.00. First prize, a barrel of Gold Medal flour; second prize, one-half ton of coal, and third prize, $2.50 cash. The battle is on and the racers are in the stretch for victory. The members of the Day Nursery Association for Colored Children feel certain that the many friends who have helped and who are still assisting them will be interested in a few words concerning the present condition of the work. The association has been able to meet the current expenses on the house, which is to become the nursery headquarters in the future, and besides has paid $768.79 on the principal owing on the house. Since the last report, the following churches have given contribution: Trinity A. M. E., Sharp St. Memorial, Allen and St. John's A. M. E. Churches; the total thus given was $24.46. The doctors have given $500, and energetic member have collected the sum of $31.42 from various lodges of the Moses and Nazarites. For all of these contributions the association is sincerely grateful and hereby expresses its appreciation. At a meeting of the body on Aug. 10th, Miss Annie E. Smith was elected solicitor. It is hoped that the friends and members of the association will contribute willingly and generously to her appeal when she calls, so that we may soon secure sufficient funds to open the day nursery for the benefit of both parents and children. The present week with us has witnessed both its joys and its sorrows. Basil P. Nicholson and John H. Matthews, respected citizens of this community, died on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Porter, assisted by kevus P. H. Green and C. A. Williams. On Thursday, the 18th inst., the Mortgage Club, headed by Mrs. Battie Watkins, president, and Mrs. Rachel Carroll, secretary, gave a most interesting and enjoyable outing to David Hill Park in a charter- ed car, for the benefit of the aged and indigent members of the church and community generally. More than sixty persons, both young and old, were in the company. We never experienced a more delightful time. Besides taking in the many sights of the park, we were served to our hearts' full to fine ice cream, cakes, etc. Rev. Belt. September 5, New Bethel Church Club. September 12, Centennial Church. September 15, Rostrum Circle of New Bethel A. M. E. Church September 19, Trustees of Eastou M. E. Church. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra AT Highland Electric Park Friday September 2, 1910 AT 8 00 P. M. ADMISSION 25 CENTS "Nothing but Dancing" Moonlight Excursion to Brown's Grove, on Friday, Sept. 9th, on Steamer Starlight. Under auspices of the Blue Ribbon Social of St. Paul M. E. Church. Mary E. Brooks, Pres. Miss Bernita Hall, Sec. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. Grand Block Carnival at Ames M. E. Church, Carsey and Baker streets, Thursday evening, September 1st. Refreshments on sale by Parsonage Aid. Under the auspices of Trustees. Thos. P. Kelson, manager. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. Tickets 10 cents. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: No member of the Soda Water Club is connected with any other organization giving a dance at any of the parks in the near future. The many inquiries addressed prompt us to make this statement. Yours for pleasure, The Soda Water Club. James Murray, Pres. Percy Lonesome, Sec. THE LOTT CAREY BAPTIST CONVENTION. The train for Lynchburg will leave Charles Street Station, Wednesday August 30th, for Lynchburg, at 9.45 A.M. by way of Washington, D. C. Buy a straight ticket to the meeting and get a certificate signed by the local agent, on which a return ticket will be sold when indorsed by the agent at Lynchburg. W. M. Alexander, Cor. Sec'y. Gates' Pharmacy Cor. Carey and Presstman Sts. PURE DRUGS PRESCRIPTION SPECIALIST Madison 4125. FORD'S HAIR POMADE When an article has weathered the storm for over fifty years and during this time it has grown and made friends wherever it has been introduced, puts the stamp of approval on it, and without a doubt should be placed in a class above the average. This paper takes pleasure in telling its readers of one remedy that has this record. This remedy is Ford's Hair Pomade, the old time tried remedy for kinky, harsh, curly, unruly hair. Its use for the last fifty years helped many whose hair was short, harsh and kinky that it was the next thing to impossible to do anything with it, or put it up in any style that would confine the snarl's the least particle, but the use of Ford's Pomade has done a great deal toward eliminating this discomfort for our ladies, and now thousands and thousands of ladies all over the United States have wavy hair and we are in a position to know that many have Ford's Hair. Pomade to thank for it. Mr. Ford advertises only to the colored people and patronizes every colored paper of any worth that he knows of, thus helping us and thinks it is no more than right that our people should patronize Mr. Ford. Live and live is our motto, especially when a thing is well worth the living. CITY CLUB HOTEL WAITERS Tuesday August 30th, 1910 AT HIGHLAND ELECTRIC PARK MUSIC BY KERR'S ORCHESTRA Cards of Admission, 25 Cents Robert C. Wood, President GREENWOODELECTRIC PARK=CATONSVILLE The BEST PARK for your SUMMER OUTING Easiest way to make money without risk. All up-to-date convenience and amusement for renters. Apply at once for the few dates that are now open for the balance of the season. See, CHARLES C. WOODLAND, Catonsville, C. & P. Phone. 54-W Knights of Pythians BAND AND ORCHESTRA 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. A GRAND EXCURSION TO CHESTERTOWN, MD., T The steamer leaves. Pier 16 Light street 8:00 A. M., returning leaves Chestertown 3:00 P. M. You will have two hours on the grounds. The steamer has a capacity for two thousand persons. The noted Fythian Band has been engaged to furnish the music, Prof. John Maxfield, Leader. Tickets on sale by all Committees of the church. REV. J. W. NORRIS, Pastor. Tickets, Adults, 50c. Children under 12 years 25c. For the lowest prices, thoroughly clean COAL, honest weight and prompt service try Write or Phone—Home, 1837 Mt. Vernon. Office, C. & P., Mt. Vernon 2338 Y. SMITH BROS., 542-46 UNION STREET, 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. By the WONDER CLUB and Prof Fred Dabney's SCHOOL IN DANCING At Greenwood Electric Park. Catsonsville Monday Evening Aug. 29 Music, Boston Symphony Orchestra. Miss Lillian Reid, Directress Admission 15 Cents, Tickets Secured Before the Date 10. Cents Take. Ellicott City or Catsonsville Cars and Get off at Winters Lane MUSIC ..Goldfield Orchestra.. Up-to-Date and Appropriate Music for all Occasions. For Terms and Particulars, address Samuel W. Proctor, Director 408 N. Central Avenue. C. & P. Phone, Wolfe 3421-R. ..Goldfield Orchestra.. Miss M. Edyth Cooper, of Druid Hill avenue, who has been confined to her home by illness is very much improved. Miss Mary Williams, of 744 Pennsylvania avenue, is spending the summer with friends in White Plains New Jersey. Mr. John Hampton, of the local post office force left the city to day to spend a few days in Atlantic City. Mr. Edward Lansey, of Cathedral street, has gone to Atlantic City for a short stay. Mrs. Lottie Winder, of Druid Hill avenue left Monday for a brief stay at Atlantic City. Mrs. Pauline Hardy of 500 Ogston street, is spending sometime at Denton, Md., accompanied by her children. Mr. George H. C. King, of Pennsylvania avenue, is able to be out again after a three week's illness. Mrs. Annie R. Johnson, of 905 Myrtle avenue has returned to the city after spending a week with friends at Easton, Md. Rev. Charles Plater, of this city is conducting a successful camp meeting in Harrisburg, Pa. He will be assisted by Rey. James E. Holder in his meeting at Mechanisburg, and Mt. Holly Springs. Mr. P. A. Gaines, former secretary of the Y. M. C. A., of this city called at the Afro-American office this week enroute to his home in Orange, N. J. Mrs. Sophia Spencer, formerly of this city, now of Charleston, West Virginia, who has been visiting her son, Mr. Charles Spencer, of New York, is now in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Frey, of 424 Federal street. Mr. T. H. Halstead, of Norfolk, Va., who attended the Annual Session of the G. U. O. of St. Lukes was the guest of Mrs. H. E. Frey, of 424 Federal street. The District Conference of the Annapolis District will convene at Annapolis Junction, Sept. 21st. Mr. Jesse Smith, of this city left the city to-day to spend a few days in Atlantic City. Dr. Harry S. Pope, proprietor of Pope's Pharmacy, spent his vacation at Atlantic City, last week. Mrs, Mary Edwards, and her daughter, Miss Sarah, of Druid Hill avenue are spending their vacation in Atlantic City, Kerr's Orchestra, September, 2nd "Good evening" Miss Mary Hughes, of Centre street is in Washington, attending the Doctor's Convention. Miss Aldina Hawkins, of Presstman street is spending a few days in Atlantic City. Miss Cora Frev, of Park avenue is in Atlantic City this week visiting,friends. Miss Mary Bennett, of W. Lanvale street, is quite sick at the City Hospital. Mrs. L. A. Drewry, of Park avenue is spending sometime at Atlantic City. She will visit New York and Philadelphia, before returning home. Miss Hattie Burley, of 1327 N. Carey street, is visiting in Annapolis, Md. The Lyric Orchestra. Wm. H. Cargill, Director, 430 W. Biddle St. Mrs. Caroline Coates, of 608 Patterson avenue has returned home after a three-weeks stay with her daughter, Mrs. John R. Pratt who has been quite ill at her home on Kentucky avenue. Mr. George T. Coates, of 1616 Druid Hill avenue, spent a few days with his daughter, Mrs. John R. Pratt; of Kentucky avenue. Mrs. Margret E. Dashields is in the city from Princess Anne, Md., visiting her daughter; Mrs. Celia Armos, of 1126 Wilmer street. Dr. W. Alexander Cox, of Boston, Mass., enroute to Washington, D.C., to attend the Doctor's Convention, was the guest of his uncle, Mr. James W. Frey, of Federal street, this week. FENNELL'S PHARMACY Mrs. Clara Gray of 1612 Montrose street, has gone to Brownburg, Va. to spend a month with her relatives. Mr. Stephen A. Cook left the city last Friday, for a two weeks stint at Atlantic City, the guest of Mrs. P. A. Satchells. Miss Elise Jones, is spending the Month of August in Winchester Va., the guest of Miss M. Orcott. Miss Marion Carroll, is spending the month of August with Miss Edith Hill, in Montgomery Co. Md. Mrs. Eugene Dorsey and daughter, of George street are visiting relatives in Montgomery Co. Mr. Charles Carroll, left the city Monday night to spend a few days in Washington and Montgomery county. Miss Sadie Clarke, of 748 Wes sche street, left the city on. Wednesday of this week to visit relatives in Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Marshall Stevensou, of Pittsburg, Pa., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Brent, of N Mount street. Spiel some, dance more—Sept 2nd. Miss Cecie Coombes of West Lanvale street has returned home after spending several weeks as the guest of Dr. J. B. Oliver, of Brazil Indiana. Mrs. Minnie Gardiner, of 123 Richmond street, is visiting her home in Cambridge, Md., the guest of her father, Mr. John W. Camper, and will also visit Ocean City or her way back to this city. Mrs. L. H. James, of Richmond Va., spent last week in this city as the guest of Mrs. Annie Washington, ton, of 2813 Simpson street. Rev. R. T. Reed, pastor of Anto- och Baptist Church, with his wife left the city this week, for his home in Westmoreland Co., Va. Mary F. and Henry P., children of Mrs. A. G. Heath, are spending their vacation at Kent Island, with their father and grandmother. Little Gladys Heath, is a War- Neck, Va., as the guest of Miss E. Willis. Mrs. John Murray, of 828 Vir- sine street spent Sunday in Washington with her friend Mrs. Jennie Elhoff Miss Jeanie Smith, of W. Lawn street, returned home on last Monday, after spending a week in Phiadelphia, visiting friends Miss Estella Johnson Biddle street, is spending in Atlantic City. Mrs. Thomas H. Brooks gyle avenue has returned visit to relatives in Lynchb Miss Margaret Kenny, or Pennsylvania avenue, has returned from a month's stay in Virginia. Mrs. Amanda Robinsong, of Druid Hill avenue, who has confined to her home for so is much improved. She w the city, with her grandda Miss Nannie Gaskins, to few weeks in the Greenspring Misses Ada B. Watts, and D. Perry, will leave Layton day to spend ten days at Beach, Va. Mrs. Chas Maudella, of nue is visiting in Crisheld, accompanie and Miss Mr. Per Sc., is sp City, N. P. "Me too."