The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. VOL. XIX. NO. 4. INTERESTING NEWS FROM THE NATION'S CAPITAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH AN ATTENDANCE OF OVER ELEVEN THOUSAND CHILDREN. Dr. Booker T. Washington Will Make A Tour of North Carolina—True Reformers Of The District Make An Excellent Showing—Dr. D. Webster Davis Preaches Great Trial Sermon At Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. Bureau of The Afro-American Ledger 1918 11th St., N. W. Washington, Sept. 22—A number of Washington geelemen have been invited to accompany Dr. Booker T. Washington upon his forthcoming tour of the State of North Carolina. The tour begins October 29th and ends November 3. It will be under the general direction of Bishop G. W. Cliton, of Charlotte, N. C. Mr. Horace D. Slatter, the well-known newspaper correspondent, wein town this week. Prof. W. A. Joiner, formerly of Howard University has assumed charge of the Normal Department at Wilberforce University. Prof. E. E. Just, one of the professor of biology at Howard University, has made the startling discovery that there are tapeworm, bacillus or parasite in the butternut, that has been used in this section of the country. Mr. W. R. Griffin has been attending the meeting of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers at Richmond. He was reelected chief of the Washington Division representing 5,000 True Reformers, and placed on board of the Chief Griffin of the Richmond that in the past two years over $70,000 had passed thru his hands. Armstrong Manual Training School of which Dr. W. Bruce Evans is principal; is to teach aviation and will have a class for the development of "chauffeurs of the air" this year. The public schools open Monday with a record breaking attendance. The figures are as follows: high and manual training schools, 1245; normal school, 162; graded schools, 11,842. Pending the organization of the musical stock company, the new Howard Theatre will probably remain closed until the first of November. Dr. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond preached a powerful sermon on "A Cheap Relation" last Sunday evening at the Vermont Avenue Baptist church, as the opening feature of a week's financial rally, under the auspices of the women of the church. The edifice was packed to the doors and standing room was at a premium to hear what was generally reported to be Dr. Davis' "trial sermon." Former Senator Joseph B. Foraker was in the city a few days last week. He is optimistic about the chances of Republican success, but admits that things are somewhat mixed. Whole Day Will Be Devoted Exclusive- ly To The Colored People And Their Exhibits Special to the AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 23—Great interest is being manifested here, as well as in all parts of the State, in the exercises incident to Negro Day at the Appalachian Exposition next Tuesday. A splendid, program has been arranged and the speakers will include some notable talent. A parade will take place Tuesday morning in which the business and fraternal interests of Knoxville's colored population will be represented, will precede the exercises. The ex- hibits of the colored people, which are creditable and varied, are housed in a building especially constructed COLORED LAWYER HAS SENTENCE COMMUTED An Unknown Precedent In The History Of Georgia - After A Lenght Argument The Governor Acquiesces. Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 22 - For the first time in the history of Georgia a colored lawyer got a commutation, of sentence for a client whose application had been acted upon adversely by the Prison Commission. Mr. J. H. Kindle, of Savannah, is the lawyer, and in an argument lasting nearly three hours he convinced Governor Brown that Eugene Roberts, a young man, should not be hanged for murder, and the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. Lawyer Kindle's success was praised in all quarters. ADVOCATING A SEPARATE PARK A Member Of The City Council Of Richmond Is The Father Of The Infamous Measare. Richmond, Va., Sept. 23—Geo. McD. Blake, a member of the City Council from Monroe Ward, is advocating a park for the exclusive use of colored people. The suggestion is being vigorously opposed by residents here. John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the Richmond Planet, is a resident of the same ward with Blake. ATLANTIC CITY ENTERTAINING G. A. R. One Hundred Thousand Visitors In The City—Delegates Return From B. M. C. Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger, 1908 Arctic Avenue. Atlantic City, Sept. 22.—Over one hundred thousand visitors are here to attend the 43rd G. A. R. Encampment and the city is literally covered with the grandest of all decorations, the grand old flag. 10,000 of the men who saved the Union marched in the parade on Wednesday morning. Our own heroes of Fort Pil ow and other bloody fields are fairly worshipped by the citizens of the city. We have decorated our place of business and bid them welcome in genuine old Atlantic City style. Major Fleetwood, of Washington, is here and paid the office a visit. Mr. David Warner, an office holder at Washington, is here attending the Encampment. He is the guest of Mr. Pinkett at his villa on Arctic avenue. Mr. Charles Pier, Mrs. Tiny Collins taker of Pldfisburgh are, visiting, here. Mr. John Green, the C. V. B. A. of Allen's Grotto, was in Philadelphia, last week. Miss Fannie White of Pittsburgh, who was the guest of Mr. Devall of Rosemont avenue, has returned home. A grand reception was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Davidson and Miss Addison, as Miss Jackson, last week at Indiana University in Richard Walker, 184 N. Illinois avenue. Prof. T. A. Minott, the well known psychologist formerly of 487 6th Ave. New York, sailed for Europe Wednesday. Miss Olatia Sanders, the winner of the Atlantic City Weekly Topic B. M. C. trip contest returned Sunday. She speaks in glowing terms of the perfect arrangements made for her comfort and pleasure while in Baltimore. Col. and Mrs. J. C. Edwards have returned from the B. M. C While in Baltimore they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walker, 1468 N. Carey street. Patriarchie No. 78, Ladies' Auxiliary and the delegates returned Saturday with pleasant memories of their visit to Baltimore and the grand showing they made in the parade Thursday. WRECKED BY DYNAMITE White People Were Jealous of Prosperous Negro's Fine Residence Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 22—The very handsome $5,000 new residence of Matthew Anderson, which was nearing completion, was wrecked by dynamite a few nights ago. It is said that the "white people of the vicinity were jealous of a colored man's being able to build such a nice home and caused it to be blown up. TWENTY-FIFTH INFANTRY ARE HIGHLY PRAISED COLORED SOLDIERS DO HEROIC WORK AT THE RECENT FOREST FIRES IN IDAHO United States Forestry Division Sends Letter Commending the Gallant Soldier Boys Who Helped So Materially In Subduing Forest Fires—Many Instances of the Troops' Faithful And Excellent Services.—Remain At Their Post In Face of Blinding Heat. Washington, Sept. 22—The gallant work of the Twenty-fifth Infantry in fighting the recent forest fires in Idaho, has been commended by the United States Forestry Division in a letter sent to Major Francis J. Kernan, stationed at Fort George Wright. The letter of commendation follows: "I take great pleasure in reporting to you the most excellent and gallant service performed by Company G. Twenty-fifth Infantry, from your post. Special mention is made of service and hearty cooperation with the Forestry Department by Second Lieut Evan E. Lewis. The work as a whole was most valuable, and viewing the conditions that existed at Avery during the hoocost in retrospect, it is unanimously agree that the work of Company G was indispensable. Beyond doubt lives of our citizens and personal property would have been lost to vandalism were it not for the protective power of the soldiers. "One instance of the fire that stands out most prominent was at the time the women and children were loaded on a special train at Avery, in order to escape the pending disaster. Sergei John James and Privates Chester Gurraud, William Hegue, Roy Green and Grandwill Bright were stationed on the train to preserve order and protect the women and children to a place of safety. A galliot of fire was run by this train, the heat being of such my intensity that the car windows were expected to be broken at any time. Those soldiers remained faithfully at their posts on the exterior of the cars and weathered the storm of fire. The story now of the fire is replete with many instances of the troops' faithful and excellent services. The cooperation of Captain George J. Holden has been most agreeable and satisfactory. Words are inadequate to express the most efficient service rendered by officers and men of Company G, Twenty-fifth Infantry. Was A Prominent Minister M. E. Church And At One Time Editor of The Southwestern Christian Advocate New Orleans, La., Sept. 23.—Rev. Dr. A. E. P. Albert, one of the best known ministers of the Methodist Episcopal church in the South is dead here, aged 57 years. Dr. Albert was a graduate of Straight University and had filled a number of prominent charges in Louisiana. Some years ago he was editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, and while filling that position studied medicine at Flint Medical College. He was also a lecturer on medical topics at Flint Medical College, and at one time practiced medicine. PLANNING TO DEFEAT THE GRANDFATHERS CLAUSE Boley, Ark., Sept. 23.—A joint convention to adopt plans to bring about the defeat of the recently adopted "grandfather clause in the election law will be held here Tuesday under the auspices of the Constitutional League and the Negro Protective League. A Daily Scene at the B. M. C. Meeting Last Week ADMINISTRATION HEUSTON ADMINISTRATION HAYFIELD INSURGENTS INCY MAY REDUCE SOUTH'S REPRESENTATION Eastern and Western Congressmen Say South Has An Unfair Advantage. Washington, Sept. 22. Dis.ranchement of the Negro and the unfair advantage it gives to the South in Congress over the rest of the country as well as the question of the reduction of Southern representation in Congress, will most likely come prominently before Congress when the reapportionment bill which follows every census, will be taken up. Whole Congressional districts in the South send men to Congress on votes which are less than what are cast for a member of the City Council in Baltimore and some of the Eastern and Western Congressmen are somewhat irritated at this big advantage a Southern Congressman has over them, and a revival of the Crumpacker bill or one similar, calling for a reduction of representation as provided for in the 14th Amendment, is not unlikely. Disgusted With Taft It is Claimed they Assisted the Democrats. Portland, Me. Sept. 21.—It is said that 3,000 colored voters, disgusted with the Taft's administration, voted with the Democrats in the recent election in which they turned a Republican majority to a Democratic majority of 3,000. GOOD SAMARITANS IN ANNUAL SESSION Large Number of Delegates Present Representing Nearly Every State In The Union. Alexandria, Va., Sept. 21.—The National Grand Council of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans opened its annual session Tuesday morning at the Third Baptist church. The attendance was large, and nearly every state in the Union was represented. National Grand Chief, Rev. J. E. Wood, of Danville, Ky., presided over the deliberations, and Mrs. Mary E. Washington, National Grand Secretary was in her allotted position. The meeting is proving to be very interesting, and many visitors from Washington are noticeable. Mrs. E. P. Diggs, of Leesburg, is grand treasurer. The membership of the order is increasing and the financial condition is satisfactory. On Tuesday evening, National Grand Chief Wood preached his annual sermon to an appreciative audience. The Good Samaritans are loud in their praise of the open-handed hospitality extended by the citizens of the ancient town. RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR HOWARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTED THAT OVER FI- TEEN HUNDRED STU- DENTS WILL BE ENROLLED New Ninety Thousand Dollar Science Hall Ready For Occupancy—United States Commissioner Brown Will Deliver An Address Next Week—A Number Of Changes Have Been Made In The Faculty—One Vacancy Exists. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Sept. 22—The forty-thirty-third annual session of Howard University opened here yesterday with an address by Dr. W. P. Thirkield. The formal opening will take place next Tue-day morning, when Elmer E. Brown, United States Commissioner of Education will deliver the principal address. It is expected that the total enrollment in all departments will exceed 4000 science hall is ready for occupancy, and President Thirkield has officers in the new Carnegie Library. A number of changes have been made in the faculty: Miss Martha McLear, a graduate of Columbia University, has been appointed to succeed Miss Julia Martin as professor in the teachers' college. Dr. Thomas Greerow, a professor in the college in English in the freshman class, Harold W. Stevens, a graduate of Bates College, has been named assistant professor in chemistry. Prof. B. G. Brawley, a native of South Carolina, and son of Dr. E. M. Brawley, president of Morris College at Sumper, S.C. has come to the University as the head of the Department of English, succeeding the late Prof. Charles C. Cook. Prof. Brawley has for seven years been a member of the faculty of the Atlanta Baptist College and is recognized as an authority in all that pertains to the English. B. M. Pollard, a graduate of Howard, has been appointed an instructor in the commercial college, and Forrester B. Washington, a graduate of Tufts College, has been engaged as an instruction in the academy. Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, formerly of the Hampton Institute, and now employed in the ceasus office, will give instruction in applied sociology in the school of theology and the college of arts and sciences. The chair in the school of theology has not yet been filled, and until a successor to the late Rev. Dr. John L. Ewell is chosen the work of this professorship will be carried on in turn by Rev. Dr. George O. Little, Rev. Dr. Sterling N. Brown, Rev. C. H. Butler and Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones. Death Caused By Infirmities Of Old Age—A Respected Citizen. (Special to Afro-American.) Winchester, Va., Sept. 22—Josiah Barnett, a highly respected resident of this city died on last Wednesday at his home. His death was due to the infirmities of advanced age, being over 82 years at the time of his death. The funeral services were held at St. Paul A. M. E. church on Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Ross, the pastor, conducted the services. His surviving children are Miss Alice Barnett, Mrs. Ella Gilbert, Joshua Barnett, of Winchester, Charles Barnett, of Johnstown, Pa., James Barnett, of Danville, Col., one sister, Mrs. Ella Festus, of this city. Miss Elisa Jones, of Baltimore has returned home after being the guest of Miss Mamie Orcott. She was accompanied back to Baltimore by Miss Betie Jackson. Mr. Granville Quiett is visiting his parents, Prof. and Mrs. J. H. Quiett at their home on S. Braddock street. Mrs. Eugene Carter has returned to this city after visiting her parents in Harrisburg, Pa. DR. DU BOIS ON THE 'FORWARD MOVEMENT' Will Deliver Address Before Bethel Literary And Historical Society Next Month. (Special to Afro-American.) Washington. Sept. 23. Bethel Literary and Historical Association will open its twenty-ninth year on Tuesday evening. Oct. 4. The speaker will be Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, who will describe "The New Forward Movement" of which he is the responsible head, with offices in New York. The new president of Bethel, Mr. Garnet C. Wilkinson, has mapped out a fine program for the season. Mr. Wilkinson is an instructor in the M. Street High School. The officers of Bethel, besides the president, are: E.G. Evans, first vice-president; Miss Parthegia Woodson, second vice president; Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford, recording secretary; Rev. A. C. Garner, corresponding secretary; Miss Mattie A. R. Bowen, treasurer; Miss Matie A. D. Madre, librarian; W. H. Richards, lecturer and counsel; Rev. I. N. Ross, chaplain; Harry Parker, marshal. Bethel Literary was organized in 1881 by Bishop Daniel A. Payne of the African Methodist Episcopal church. ing Last Week Father the First to Discover the Awful Crime. SUSPICION POINTS TO A BOARDER Vicinity of Phoenixville, Pa. Stirred Up Over the Terrible Crime and Detectives Scouring the Country for Suspected Murderer—Possess of Armed Men Also Engage In Search—Skulls of Woman and Her Children Crushed—The Coroner's View of the Case. West Chester, Pa. (Special)—Mrs. John Zoos and her three children—a boy aged 7 years and two girls aged, respectively, 3 years and 7 months—were murdered at Byers, a small town about 12 miles from this place. Suspicion points to a boarder, who has disappeared, but whom the police officials are making a desperate effort to locate. The husband and father was the first to discover the horrible crime. While on his way home from the Plumbago mines, where he is employed, Zoos saw the body of his 7-year-old son lying in the bushes alongside the roadway. Upon investigation he found that the child had been terribly beaten about the head and was unconscious. The distracted father took the child in his arms and rushed to his home, a short distance away. Then a terrible sight met his gaze. Lying on the ground, Zoos saw the bodies of his two little girls and his wife, the latter still breathing, with but her brains oozing from a great fracture of the skull. The almost frantic father rushed from the house and gave the alarm. A physician was quickly summoned, but a glance told that there was no hope for the wife. Attention was then turned to the wounded boy. He was placed in an automobile, and a quick run was ordered for the Phoenixville Hospital, a distance of eight miles. But just as the automobile was in sight of the hospital the little fellow breathed his last, and the hope of the coroner that the child might be brought to consciousness and be able to give a clue to the murderer vanished. It was evident that the murderer had gone to the Zoos home for the robbery, and the fact that the three officers who were in the time were disqualified by the brutal burglar would seem to bear out the theory of the police officials that the robber was familiar with the home of the Zoos and murdered the family to prevent being reenforced. At the time the woman and little girls were murdered the boy was in school. It is supposed that he met the slayer of his two sisters and mother when a short distance from home, and the murderer, knowing that the child would recognize him and give a clue to the authorities, placed the little fellow in such a condition that he could not be of any assistance to the police officials. The weapon used by the murderer was blood and brains from the mother and children. The house had been ransacked, and $45, which Zoos claims to have had hidden in his home, is missing. SHERMAN MEETS DEFEAT. Whipped In His: Own District and Home Ward. New York (Special). — That Vice-President Sherman has suffered a crushing defeat in his fight for control of the Republican State Convention against the forces of Theodore Roosevelt was indicated by the first returns from the up-state primaries. Vice-President Sherman has the experience of losing his home ward and the district in which he resides. Outside of this district, Colonel Roosevelt appears to have 500 of 1,015 delegates who will sit in the convention. As there are nine in the one Onedale district, which he has surely carried, he will apparently have a majority of at least one vote. There is uncertainty over the result in the other two districts. The Roosevelt forces claim them. The "old guard" leaders held their own in their strongholds. They declare that the battle is not yet over and predict that, the counts for the Roosevelt forces are exaggerated. The best impression is, however, that the Roosevelt forces have won a victory. WILL TEACH FARMING. High School In Oregon Adds Course In Agriculture. Portland, Ore. (Special)—Education that will turn the youth of the state back to the farm instead of away from it, is being tried in Oregon. The Medford High School is trying this year a one-year course in agriculture that has been placed in the hands of an expert. The new course will place special emphasis on tree culture. Medford is the center of an extensive orchard section, where apples and pears are grown for the fancy trade of the East and Europe. Heads Carnegie Trust. Nashville, Tenn. (Special). — Announcement was made of the election of Joseph T. Howell, president of the Fourth National Bank of this city, to be the president of the Carnegie Trust Company, of New York. Mr. Howell leaves Nashville the middle of October to assume his new duties. He is one of the best-known bankers in the South. Physician Murdered Atlanta, Ga. (Special)—Dr. J. R. Sewell, a well-known physician of this city, was shot and killed in his office by a man named Cox, who then shot himself and is said to be dying. Dr. Sewell's assistant later was identified as W. M. Cox, a son of Steve Cox, a prominent nearer man — Austell, Ga. Cox was down around Austell, Ga. it is said, as "rather peculiar" man and lately has been dependent over private affairs. No motive for the shooting is known. DASH THROUGH WHIRLPOOL Captain Larsen's Petilous Trip in Niagara Rapids. His Little Boat Lost to Sight Most of the Time, But at Great Wave It Shoots Twenty Feet Out of Water —The Engine Stops Working and the Craft Turns Over and Larsen Is Badly Battered—Worse Than He Expected. Niagara-Palls, N. Y. (Special)—Capt. Klaus, Larsen, in his Little Motor-boat, the Ferro, made a successful trip from the foot of the cataract through the whirlpool rapids to within a mile of Lewiston, a distance of four and one-half miles. He started from the Maid of the Mist dock at 4:45 and ran on a rock near the American shore at 5:30. Despite the battering of the whirlpool rapids, Larsen went through safely, but his boat was leaking badly at the finish and through the trip. Larsen had intended to start at 2:30 o'clock, but he was delayed by engine trouble. Besides, the authorities threatened to interfere on the ground of attempted suicide. The Ferro swung under the canister bridge, the engine running at top speed, and was caught in the swift drift break of water to whirlpool rapids. Larsen held to the middle of the channel and in less than three minutes had made the great pool. In the trip through the rapids the little boat was lost to sight most of the time, but at Great Wave it was shot 20 feet out of the water. The boat landed right and continued to the pool. Larsen kept to the outer edge of the pool and passed out and down without accident. Just as he left the pool the engine stopped working and Larsen was at the mercy of the waters hardly less violent than those above. The little boat swung around stern first and then turned completely over, Larsen coming up badly battered. It was here that he injured the leg. From now on Larsen was the play king of the river, unable to hold the course, the boat swinging from one side to the other. After getting through the Devil's Hole, the Ferro swing toward the American side of the river, rolled over one boulder and went fast between two others. There Larsen slayed for five minutes, 40 feet from shore, working desperately to release the craft. Getting free, he was hit by a camber and sent curtailing toward the middle. At the bend with the Lewison bridge in sight, the boat drifted toward the American side again and was then caught in the shore eddy. The Ferro grounded again, this time near enough to shore to be caught by Roy Rockwell, of this city, who waded into the water and caught a rope thrown by Larsen. Larsen wanted to continue the trip, but having accomplished the worst part of the journey, he was persuaded to board a trolley to Lewiston, setting the beat adrift. MAY GET GOLD HE FOUND. Contractor, Arrested as Fugitive, Is Harmon's Friend. Wheeling, W. Va. (Special)—Governor Harmon, of Ohio, thinks that Contractor J. W. McChain, of Bellaire, O. who found pots of gold while digging in the ruins of the house of Gunther Schuckhart, and who was arrested on a fugitive warrant, may have been discovered and has held up the demand of the Governor of West Virginia until the subject can be thoroughly gone into. McClain was arrested at Bellaire, O. on a warrant charging grand larceny, which was sworn out by Attorney Henry M. Russell, of this city, administrator of the estate of Schuckhart. New Pest In Jersey. Mount Holly, N. J. (Special) — A new kind of pest has made its appearance in some of the forests of Burlington county. It is a greenish-yellow worm about a quarter of an inch long and as fine as ordinary cotton. These worms hatch on the under side of birch leaves and can be found by the millions in some districts. It does not take them long to strip the green substance from the leaves on which they are hatched. After the leaves have been thus attacked they turn brown and become as dry as powder. Wherever there are large quantities of birch the trees look as though they had been swept by fire. Artist and Author Dead. Boston, Mass. (Special)—Miss Susan Hale, of this city artist and author, sister of the late Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale, died at her summer at Matunuck, R. I. She was a native of Boston and was 76 years of age. She studied art in London, Paris and German cities, and after returning to this country exhibited many of her pictures, chicly water colors, in public galleries in this city and she collaborated with Dr. Hale in writing the "Family Flight" series of travel books for young people, and was the author of various other works. Ends Life In Vault. Erie Pa. (Special)—Office employees found the body of Jarrett W. Davis, manager of the Erie branch of the National Cash Register Company, dead in a steel vault at his offices here. A revolver was found beside the body. A razor covered with blood was found, from marks attempted to kill himself. Davis attempted to kill himself with the weapon before he shot himself. Worry over business matters is believed to be responsible for the act. Davis leaves a wife and child, who lived in Columbus, O. Aged 92 and Works Pemherton, N. J. (Special)—Rising at 5 o'clock and taking care of a team of horses, Samuel Powell, the oldest resident of the town, observed his ninety-second birthday by following his usual routine of work which is rather strenuous for a man of his age. He has worked as a farmer all his life and declare that the reason people do not live longer is because they do not do enough hard work. He has voted at 18 presidential elections and plans to vote at several more. GETS HIS SENTENCE Charles R. Heike. Had Been Found Guilty of Aiding In the Conspiracy to Defraud the Government—A Stay of Execution Granted—Judge Martin Inclined to Suspend Sentence, But Justice Demanded Infliction of Punishment. New York (Special). — Charles R. Heike, former secretary and treasurer of the American Sugar Refining Company, who has been called "the man higher up" in the Sugar Trust, was sentenced Monday by Judge Martin in the United States Court to serve eight months in New York penitentiary on Blackwell's Island and pay a fuee of $5,000 on conviction of conspiring to defraud the United States government by the underweighting of sugar. Judge Martin granted a stay of execution of the sentence pending an appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. The court also reduced Helke's bail, which had been $25,000 pending sentence his conviction last June to $13,000. Heike's sentence is, the culminating point in the Federal government's prosecution of American Sugar Refining Company officials and employees growing out of the extensive underweighing frauds on the Williamstburg docks of the trust, brought to light by Richard Parr's famous raid on the docks in 1905. Four weigers for the company and Oliver Spitzer, their dock boss, were convicted on the first criminal trial in connection with the frauds, and the weigers are still serving out their sentence of a year in the Blackwells Island penitentiary. Spitzer, who was sentenced to two years in the Atlanta penitentiary for bringing the frauds to Ernest W. Geerhart, the refining superintendent, and four minor employees of the company for conspiracy. He turned state's evidence, and his testimony played an important part in the conviction of Heike Gerbracht and the checkers. The sugar company meanwhile had paid the government more than $2,000,000, out of which it was shown the customs had been defrauded by the underweighing operations. Hicke's case was a long time coming to trial, as he first pleaded immunity because of the testimony which he had given before the Federal grand jury in another sugar company proceeding. His plea, however, was overruled by the United States court. Gorbachev was sentenced last week to two years in the Atlanta penitentiary and to pay a fine of $5,000, but was allowed a stay pending appeal. In imposing sentence Judge Martin said that as Heike had only been convicted on one count of the indictment charging him with adding the conspiracy, instead of all six counts, to the other defendants had been, and taking Heike's age (66 years) and his accustomed mode of living into consideration, he would be inclined to suspend sentence altogether. But as punishment must be inflicted as an example he could not follow his personal inclination, Judge Martin added, and he, therefore, added the eight months' prison sentence to the $5,000 fine. CARRIED UNDER SAW. One Man Decapitated and Another Has Head Crushed. Emporia, Va. (Special)—One man was beheaded, another had his head crushed and three others were badly mangled at the sawnill of the Camp Manufacturing Company, at Arringale, near here, when a negro workman pulled the lever of a sawnill carriage the wrong way and knocked five workmen into the whirling teeth. The men who were repairing the machinery called to the negro who was watching them, and asked him to move the carriage used to carry logs to the saw away from the blade. The negro was not familiar with machinery and pulled the lever the wrong way. As the men fell into the death dealing instrument their screams warned the other employees and all haste was made to stop the machinery. However, it was too late. In the excitement several made a dash for the throttle knocking each other down. Those who witnessed the catastrophe were paralyzed with fear. Bits of flesh and bone were hurled over them and the saw platform was dyed with blood. Kills Man In Postoffice Vernon, Tex. (Special)—In the midst of a throng waiting for the Sunday mail at the postoffice here, Dr. A. H. Howard, a prominent physician, shot and killed H. A. Burns. The cause is not known, Dr. Howard surrendered. Taft Congratulates Chili. Washington, D. C. (Special) — The State Department made public a cablegram sent by President Taft to Acting President Figuerra. Chili, congratulating that Republic on the one hundredth anniversary of its birth. Oldest Ex-Congressman Dies. Morgantown, W. Vn. (Special)—James C. McGrew, aged 97 years, who was the oldest-living ex-Congressman in the United States, is dead from cancer, McGrew served in the Forty-first and Forty-second Congresses. Prison For Cash In Rat. Williamsport, Pa. (Special) —Mr. and Mrs. John R. Steele were sentenced to a term in the penitentiary by Judge W. W. Hart, the former having been found guilty upon a charge of larceny, and the latter upon a charge of receiving stolen money. Butler Charles A. Bankes, of Newberry, was relieved of $400, and the money was later found concealed in a "rat" in the hair of Mrs. Steele. In addition to the time sentence fines of $100 and costs of the case were imposed upon each. Windy City Has Almost Doubled Its Population Since 1890. Washington, D. C. (Special)—The Census Bureau announced that the present population of Chicago is 2,185,283. This is a gain of 480,708, or 28.7 per cent, since 1900. This announcement leaves Chicago ranking in population as the second city of the United States and the fourth in the world. Chicago has almost doubled its population since 1890, when the figures were 1,000,850. Its greatest growth during that period was between 1890 and 1900, when there was an increase of 54.4. Its increase in population during the past decade was not so great proportionally that of New York, the rate of increase being 10 per cent, less than that scored by the eastern city. New York is yet ahead of its closest rival by 2,361,550. Chicago, however, can claim distinction in having jumped from sixth to fourth place among the big cities on the Globe, only London, New York and Paris being ahead of it. It is following close upon the heels of Paris, whose population by its last census in 1901 was 2,714,068. Chicago takes precedence over Tokyo and Berlin by close margins. According to the census taken in each of the two cities in 1808. Tokyo had 2,085,160 and Berlin, 2,040,148. Since the city in America, Chicago is particularly in a class by itself. New York far outstrips it with 4,766,838 and Philadelphia, which is its nearest rival for the second honor this year, showed a population of 1,549,008. $28,000,000 LOSS IN FIVE YEARS Most of It Lost in Stock Gambling in Wall Street. In a Majority of Cases the Money Stolen From Banks Is Lost In Stock Gambling In Wall Street—To Avoid Publicity, Banks Frequently Take Their Losses Without Reporting Them. New York (Special).—Thefts from two New York banks made known recently have compelled the attention of the American Bankers' Association to this class of crime. That it is on the increase is shown by a perusal of the records for the last five years, during which time more than $28,000,000 has been embezzled from the banks and trust companies in the United States. In the Federal Prison in Leavenworth, Kan., where prisoners are received from all over the country, the banker convicts exceed every other class of prisoners except burglars and mail robbers. They are 13 former officials of banks "doing time" in the Riverside Prison, Pittsburg. The number of banker convicts in Sing Sing cannot be ascertained, as the records are not available. The number of bank officers and the total amount of record do not tell the complete story of bank theft. To avoid publicity, banks frequently take their losses without reporting to the authorities or prosecuting the offending employees. In a majority of cases the money stolen from banks is lost in stock gambling in Wall Street. Thus went this $100,000 which John II. Lowery said he took from the Utica City National Bank. It was said recently by the president of a surety company that there are many thefts committed in banks in this city and elsewhere throughout the country that never reach the ears of the public Bankers and heads of trust companies. It was asserted, frequently minimize the amount of stealing when the secret of the losses comes out. In illustration this it was recalled that when an announcement was made very lately of the disappearance of Walter Hall, paying teller in the Herald Square bank of the Greenwich Bank, an official of the bank said the amount missing from the bank was "too trivial to mention." The amount proved to be between $35,000 and $50,000. It was first announced, following the disappearance of Cashier Erwin Wider, that the Russo-Chinese Bank of 52 Pla street, was out about $50,000. The value of the missing securities is now placed at $600,000. But more important, than the suppressing of the news of defaulations, it was held, was the revelation of the temptations to gamble in stocks that are laid before employees in banks and other financial institutions, and the fact that this temptation is yielded to far more widely than suspected anywhere outside of brokers' offices. The example of the millionaire heads of the institutions who frequently win fortunes in a day in the stock market has its effect on the wretched underdogs. Then come the letters of advice from brokers of repute and alleged respectability. These are scattered broadcast in banks and trust companies for the purpose of inciting to gamble those who read them. In addition to tips on stocks, especially those "security" in which the broker himself is personally interested, these securities may be publicly held in contain hints as the following: "Men starting with a few hundred dollars and observing the rules which guide leading speculators have by boldness and skillful manipulation become the possessors of millions." The effect of these suggestions can be seen by a glance at the defalations in banks in the last five years. $20,000 For War Aeroplane. Paris (Special)—Determined to lead the world in the quest of an airplanes that will meet the requirements of war. Minister of War Brun, announced a $20,000 prize to the designer of the airplane best adapted for this work. It is hoped to assemble the models within two months. Ten Bullets In Skull. Hartford, Conn. (Special). — After Robert Sturgis, a negro farmhand, 29 years old, of Deep River, had emptied seven bullets into his skull had reilled gun and sent three more after them he throw the revolver away in disgust and attempted suicide by slashing his throat with a razor three times. Ever then he failed to end his life, and when he had been brought 40 miles to a hospital in this city the amazed physicians announced that barring possible bloody poisoning, Sturgis would probably recover. M. C. M. Mr. Jones is prominently connected with the Old Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Good Hopes and the Moses and will save today on a business trip to New York and other cities. He entertained the following delegates to the B. M. C. last week. Nishop W. H. Mixen, of Selma, Ala.; Rev. E. W. Williams, of Birmingham; Wm. Williams and E. W. Howard, of Edisville, Miss.; Gen. Joseph E. Lyons, of Lewistown, Pa., and Major R. M. Clark, of Ricomon'. THE WRITER SEES NO CLOUD "A Plea for the Conservation of Common Sense" That is Meeting With Cordial Approval. A strikingly strong article by Colonel George Harvey in the North American Review, for September, is written in a view of such hopefulness for the American future that it has attracted wide attention. The article is entitled, "A Plea for the Conservation of Common Sense" and it is meeting with the cordial approval of business men of all shades of political opinion throughout the entire country. In part Colonel Harvey says: "Unquestionably a spirit of unrest dominates the land. But, if it be true that fundamentally the condition of the country is 'sound, must we necessarily succumb to despondency, abandon effort looking to retrieval and cringe like cravens before clouds that only threaten? Rather ought we not to analyze conditions, search for causes, find the root of the distress, which even now exists only in men's mids, and then, after the American fashion, apply such remedies as seems most likely to produce beneficent results? Capital and Labor Not Antagonistic. "The Link that connects labor with capital is not broken but we may not deny that it is less cohesive than it should be or than conditions warrant. Financially, the country is stronger than ever before in its history. Recovery from a panic so severe as that of three years ago was never before so prompt and comparatively complete. The masses are practically free from debt. Money is held by the banks in abundance and rates are low. "Why, then, does capital pause upon the threshold of investment? The answer, we believe, to be plain. It awaits adjustment of the relations of government to business." * * * The sole problem consists of determining how government can maintain an even balance between aggregations of interests, on the one hand, and the whole people, on the other, protecting the latter against extortion and saving the former from mad assaults. "The solution is not easy to find for the simple reason that the situation is without precedent. But is not progress being made along sane and cautious lines?" * * * Conserve Common Sense. "Is not the present, as we have seen, exceptionally secure? What, then, of preparations for the future? Patriotism is the basis of our institutions. And patriotism in the minds of our youth is no longer linked solely with fireworks and deeds of daring. It is taught in our schools. A new course has been added—a course in loyalty. Methodically, our children learn how to vote, how to conduct primaries, conventions and elections, how to discriminate between qualifications of candidates and, finally, how to govern as well as serve. They are taught to despise bribery and all forms of corruption and fraud as treason. Their creed, which they are made to know by heart, is not complex. It is simple, but comprehensive, no less beautiful in diction than lofty in inspiration. These are the pledges which are graven upon their memories: "As it is cowardly for a soldier to run away from battle, so it is cowardly for any citizen, not to contribute his share to the well-being of his country. America is my own dear land; she nourishes me, and I will love her and do my duty to her, whose child, servant and civil soldier I am. "As the health and happiness of my body depend upon each muscle and nerve and drop of blood doing its work in its place, so the health and happiness of my country depend upon each citizen doing his work in his place. "These young citizens are our hostages to fortune. Can we not safely assume that the principles animating their lives augur well for the permanency of the Republic? When before have the foundation stones of continuance been laid with such care and promise of durability?" "The future, then, is bright. And the present? But one thing is needful. No present movement is more laudable than that which looks to conservation of natural resources. But let us never forget that the greatest inherent resource of the American people is Common Sense. Let that be conserved and applied without cessation, and soon it will be found that all the ills of which we complain but know not of are only such as attend upon the growing pains of a great and blessed country. Convincing. The aviator dipped a little lower. "What place is tull?" he screamed to a man on a rocky ledge below. The man howled back a name as long as your arm. The aviator flew still lower. "A little slower, please." The man gave the name a little slower, and it took just 46 seconds to round it up. "Get it?" the aviator's partner asked. "No, I didn't get it," the aviator replied, "and this clearly convinces me that we are somewhere over the coast of Wales." Family Food Problem. How much does it take to feed three boys and two girls when served from a lunch basket on a train? An Atchison woman figured and figured and decided that 30 sandwiches, 40 cookies, two glasses of jelly, two dozen deviled eggs, a four-layer cake and three pies would be. enough. She started with the five children at eight in the morning; by two that afternoon not a crumb was left; by four two of the boys looked gaunt and pale, and at six, when she reached her destination, two of the children had starved to death.—Atchison Globe. Spiritualization. Religion should be native. It should be concrete and, applicable. Religion is the natural expression of living, not a set of actions or of habits, or a posture of the mind added to the daily life. The type of religion, therefore, is conditioned on the kind of living, and the kind of living is conditioned, in its turn, very largely on the physical and economic effectiveness of lice. The religion of the open country should run deep into the indigenous affairs of the open country. Immune. "I never worry about my health any more." "How lucky you are. Don't you ever feel ill?" "Oh, yes, often; but I've had all the operations it is possible to undergo." Of Course: "They say a woman always reads a love story backward." 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One of the most remarkable men which Porto Rico has produced was Rafael Cordero, a public school teacher, who was born on the island in October, 1730. He was a distinguished educator and a great agitator for the abolition of slavery in his native country. Mr. Cordero died in 1863. He was highly honored by the government and the municipality of San Juan, which had a life size oil painting of him made and hung in the salon of the Economic society (now the Porto Rican Atheneum), of which he was an honorary member. He was subsequently by a decree of General Messina made a full teacher in the government schools in the municipality of San Juan. At one time in the teaching career of Cordero the Royal Economic society presented him with $100 in appreciation of his work and his selfless interest in the welfare of his students. He courteously refused to accept the money for himself and when its representative insisted that he take it J. H. C. C. be accepted it and turned benefactor himself by bestowing it equally among the needy and deserving boys in his classes. After he had taught for fifty-five years, giving his services gratuitously, the government decided to award him a monthly stipend of $15. To the teachings of Infael Cordero more than to any man in Porto Rico is due the credit for the abolition of slavery in that island. His school was a man factory. The decree of the national Spanish assembly issued in 1873 abolished slavery in Porto Rico forever. In 1891 the municipality of San Juan celebrated with great pomp and solemnity, in which the church participated, the centenary of the birth of this learned Negro educator, and a marble tablet suitably inscribed was placed in the building where he taught as a testimony of his fellow countrymen, to his usefulness to society, to his moral and public worth and to his high character and generous impulses. Another Porto Ilien teacher who was recognized as an able and careful instructor of Negro youth was Senor Benigno Lopez, Castro, who, while learning the trade of shoemaker, prepared for the profession of teaching. He attended the free night classes in the Catholic seminary, after working all day at his trade, and was such an assiduous student that he had no difficulty in passing the rigid examination prescribed, passing with the highest honors in IBS. Speaking of his struggle to attain to the position which he won on his merits alone, he says: "Without having passed the shadowy gate of the primary school, discouraged and laughed at for my desire to learn, without stimulus or help from anybody, I feel proud to possess the title of elementary schoolmaster. Prosperous Year For Missions. The New York state branch of the Mite Missionary society of the A. M. E. church held its annual meeting at Amityville, N. Y., for two days during the week ending Sept. 17. The sessions were well attended, and the delegates took a lively interest in the work. The reports were very gratifying and fully up to the standard of previous years. Mrs. Emma S. Ransom of Bethel church, New York, presided. Hero of Freedom Still Lives. John Brown of, Osawatonie; Calf the name and memories unbidden rise which would fill a thousand volumes. Dead, but he still lives, and as long at men love liberty and virtue has a de- fender his deeds will constitute the chief praises of mankind. - Dalla- cler; K. Express BURTON ASKS DAMAGES. Enters Suit Against Onancock, Va., and Board of Supervisors. One of the oldest cases in the history of race riots was presented recently when Samuel L. Burton, a Negro of Onancock, Va., entered suit for $100,000 against the town of Onancock and the board of supervisors of Accoumac county in the United States court at Norfolk, Va. for damages alleged to have been done to him in 1907. Mr. Burton asserts that his business, amounting to $10,000 a year, was broken up as a result of a riot which occurred in Onancock on Aug. 10, 1907, which caused him to flee for his life. He charges that the authorities of Ohnacook and Accamac county aluded in the riot and caused him to spend almost a year in jail before he was finally acquitted of a charge of murder as a result of his appeal to the superior court of Virginia from a sentence of ten years in the penitentiary. Another charge made by Mr. Burton is that his place was burned by either the defendants named or at their instance and that property valued at $2,500 had been confiscated. He says he is still the victim of the conspiracy, as he is restrained from returning to his home on account of threats to do him harm. NEW INTEREST AWAKENED. In Movement to Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary of Freedom. Bishop Alexander Walters of New York believes that the race should hold a celebration upon the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary as a free people in the United States. Dr. Booker T. Washington and a host of other men equally prominent believe the same thing. Bishop Walters has appointed a committee of five from the National Independent Political league to correspond with the various secret, benevolent and business organizations and churches with a view of holding a conference to discuss the matter. It is well known that Dr. Washington and Major R. R. Wright are highly in favor of the race holding such a celebration. These three eminent leaders along different lines of race work would make a strong team. It would be a fine thing for these gentlemen to confer with each other and then issue a general call to the public for a nation wide conference on the subject. The following letter, which recently appeared in the columns of the Boston Post under the signature of Miss Carrie O. Reed, volces the sentiment no doubt of nine-tenths of the colored citizens of the United States. Miss Reed says: I have read with indignation of the wide publicity which you have seen fit to address the members of the Post to the utterances of one Scott Bond, a delegate to the so called colored businessmen's convention held recently in the city of New York. I received this morning you discuss the relative merits of his advice to the colored people of the north to "come out to Arkansas and farm" with that of Oswald Garrison Villard advising "solidarity" as an effective tool to "give" Europe's future a fortuitous question; "Which ought to win?" May I ask you, the editor of a leading Boston daily paper, expressing a keen interest in the future of the Negro, whose advice to the governor of Mr. Villard, a recognized scholar, a gentleman and an acknowledged friend of the race, or that of Scott Bond, an illiterate Negro whose pretended wealth of $4,000,000 in publications, to less than $3,000, a man whose only claim to notoriety is a chance publication of his haranguge before a convention in which not only degrades himself by toasting of the Negro in his publications, but in illiteration, abuse and slander of the women of his race? Scott Bond lives, in Arkansas, where he is denied the right to vote or to have any part in the making of the laws which now govern the farm which he owns. I ask you, Mr. Editor, which ought to win? HONORED BY HIS CHURCH. Congdon Street Baptist Gives. Pastor Smith Grand Banquet. Rev. S. W. Smith, D. D. pastor of the Congdon Street Baptist church. Providence, R. L. who recently returned from Europe, was given a grand reception and banquet by his church. Rev. Dr. Smith attended the missionary congress which was held in Edinburgh in June, after which he traveled quite extensively on the continent, visiting Ireland, France, Belgium and Holland. The Congdon Street church will entertain the New England Baptist missionary convention, which will hold its thirteenth annual meeting in Providence in June, 1911. Rev. Dr. Smith is regarded as one of the ablest preachers connected with the New England convention and has made his church one of the best in Rhode Island. He is also interested in the material uplift of the race along many lines and is greatly beloved by his church and congregation. Rallying Point For Colored Voters. The officers of the New England Suffrage league are busily engaged in making arrangements, for the annual meeting of the league to be held in Fall River on Monday, Oct. 8. Interest in the work of the organization is growing, and through its influence much good has been accomplished. It has long passed the experimental stage and has now become a rallying center for the colored voters of New England. Trade and industrial reports are rather more irregular. The first rush of fall buying is over at many cities, but fall festivals and state fairs still attract visitors to markets, the result attracting a fair to good volume of fall jobbing and retail trade. Western reports are still the most optimistic, and liberal marketing of cereal crops has made for more plentiful money supplies and an apparently easier position of Western banks. The cotton crop movement is expanding with beneficial effects upon trade and collections at many markets. Conservation still governs, however; demand is largely for staple lines and actual requirements still dominate. Reports from leading industries are rather less than normal expansion in activity. Iron and steel are reported no more money, and a larger volume of industry is reported unimpressed. Curtailment is still required in the leading textile industries. The Eastern shoe trade is reported working to only about two-thirds of shoe machinery capacity. Business failures in the United States for the week ending September 15 were 210, against 173 last week, 198 in the like week in 1909, 206 in 1908, 179 in 1907 and 171 in 1908. Business failures in Canada for the week number 30, which compares with 18 for last week and with 30 for the like week in 1909. Wheat, including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week are 2,174,053 bushels, against 1,511,005 last week and 2,286,891 this week last year. Corn exports for the week are 174,039 bushels, against 276,452 last week and 95,540 in 1909. Wholesale Market NEW. YORK—Wheat—Spot irregular; No. 2 red, 103% elevator and 103% f. o. b. affect; No. 1 Northern Duluth, 122 f. o. b. The bore was barely steady, %2%@c. not lower. September closed 103%; December, 106 1/6@106% closed 106%; May, 111%@111 5-10, closed 111%; Receipts, 118,400 bu. shipments, 8,190. Corn—Spot weak; No. 2 6.4% elevator, domestic basis to arrive; No. 2, U3% f. o. b. affect. Oats—Spot steady; standard white, hay, No. 2 white, 39%; No. 3, 88%; No. 4, 38. Futures were closed, closing unchanged to %c. higher. September, 38%; December, 40%; May, 43%; July, 43; receipts, 4,500 bu. Hay steady; No. 3, 80@85c. Butter steady; receipts, 8,011 pkgs.; creamery, third to first, 24%@28%c. Eggs steady; receipts, 14,047 cases; Pennsylvania and nearly henry, white, 23%@c.; do gathered, white, 29%@c. Poultry-live weak; springers, 14@ 14½c; fowls, 15@16; turkeys, 12@15; dressed, irregular; Western broilers, 17@ 20w; fowls, 10½@17½; spring turkeys, 25@30. PHILADELPHIA. — Wheat dull. ½c lower; contract grade, No. 2 red in exports elevator 98½@109½c. Corn dull, 1/2%@lc. lower; No. 2 yellow for local trade, 65%@66. Oats firm; No. 2 white, natural. 38½¢. Butter steady; extra Western creamery. 32¢. do, nearby prints, 33. Eggs firm; Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts f. c. 26 at mark; do, current receipts in returnable cases, 24 at mark; Western firsts f. c. 26 at mark; do, current receipts, f. c. 24 at mark. Cheese steady; New York, full creams, choice, 15½; do. fair to good, 15½¹⁵; Live poultry quiet; chickens, lower; fowl, 14½¹⁷; old roosters, 11½¹⁸; spring chickens, 15½¹⁶; ducks, 14½¹⁷; geese, 12½¹⁸; Dressed poultry steady; fresh killed fowl, nearby 18; do. Western, 17¹⁸; old roosters, 13; brewing chickens, as to size, nearby, 18¹⁸; do. Western, 14¹⁸; spring chickens, 18¹⁸; Potatoes steady; Jersey choice, per hasket, 15³⁴; do. No. 2 20³5; hunk stock per buet, 58¹⁸. BALTIMORE — Wheat — No. 2 red Western, 90¹⁶; contract, 8¹⁴; No. 2 pwt, 56½¹⁷; steamer, 2 red, 90¹⁸; steamer No. 2 red Western, 90¹⁹; The market opened easier, spot falling to 90¹⁹; nominal, September, 99¹⁹; calender: October, 100¹⁹; nominal; November, 101¹⁹; December, 102¹⁹; nominal. Corn—Settling price for contract was 12¹⁶; Western opened dill, spot, 62 asked; year, 58¹⁹; nominal, Noon; call found spot at 62 and market dill. The dosing was still dill, spot being 62 asked; September, 62 asked. Oats—We quote, per ton: No. 2 white, 37½ e.: standard white, 36½ e.: No. 4 white, 3 white, 36½ e.: No. 4 white, 35½ e. Hay—We quote, per ton: Timothy— No. 1, $21; No. 2, $19.50; No. 3, $18.50; No. 18.50. Clover, mixed—Choice, $18.50; No. 1, $18; $15.50; No. 2, $14. $16; Clover—No. 1, $14; $14.50; No. 2, $12; $13.50. Meadow grass and packing hay, $10; $12. Butter—Under steady demand and moderate receipts the market remains firm on attractive stock. We quote, per lb. Creamery, fancy ..... 32 to 23 Creamer, choice ..... 30 to 31 Creamery, good ..... 28 to 29 Creamery, imitation ..... 22 to 24 Creamery, prints ..... 31 to 53 Cheese—Market steady. Jobbing prices, per lb., 17¢ @17¢/c. Eggs—Receipts moderate and the market is firmer. We quote, per dozen, 100 off. Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby firsts, 26c.; Western firsts, 20; West Virginia firsts, 25; Southern firsts, 24; guinea eggs, 12@13. CHICAO. — Cattle — Market steady. Beeves, $4.80@.85; Texas steers, $3.70@.85; Western stears, $4.40@; stockers and feeders, $4.10@; cows and heifers, $2.25@.64; calves, $6.75@.25. Hogs — Market slow at a decline. Light, $9.10@.85; mixed, $8.35@.40; heavy, $1.05@.20; rough, $8.15@.45; good to hoie, heavy, $8.45@.20; pigs, $8.30@.40; bulk of sales, $2.50@.85. Sheep — Market steady; natives, $2.75@.460; Western, $3.25@.455; FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINNY OR CURLY HAIR. 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PHONE, ST. PAUL 8864 M. BALTIMORE, SEPT. 24, 1910 This is real charming weather and all would be well it we had just a little bit more water. Years may come and years may not the Downs' case seems to be Kennyson's brook, going on for steam roller may do for poli-conventions, but it does not societies of the standing of Fellows, and moreover the come when the steam roller will go over those who are now handling it. We hereby extend our sympathies to Hon. John C. Daney, James H. Hayes and Mr. Fred. Moore, of the New York Age. Gentlemen the steam roller had not the slightest fear of the press before its eyes, and we again express our sympathy. The steam roller got them one and all. Baltimore did itself proud in taking care of the B. M. C. and establishes itself firmly in first place in knowing how to take care of conditions white or black. Everybody went away praising Baltimi- Not a few of the delegates to the B. M. C. made a point to lay in a stack of goods while here, and it is stated that the G. U. O. of Old Fellows left more money behind than did the Loyal Order of Moose. Baltimore county is suffering for water, or at least that portion tributary to the city. It can well place the blame upon itself, for it was Baltimore county politicians led by Congressman Talbott that prevented the passage of the bill, in the legislature more than three years ago to secure Baltimore city the Gurpowder supply, which we might have by this time. What would have helped us would have helped what should be East Baltimore, better known as Highland, town and Canton. When the next big thing comes to Baltimore, and we are looking around to find the proper men to put at the head of affairs, we know now just where to find them. The citizens of Baltimore are due a vote of thanks to Messrs. Harry S. Cummings, W. C. McCard, Jesse Nicholas and Julius Johnson, for the admirable manner the administration of affairs connected with the meeting of the B. M. C. were conducted. These gentlemen are up to the minute and after all the financial affairs are settled up there will be no bills to pay and no deficit. It is to be hoped that moderation will prevailed, and that nothing will done rashly, notwithstanding there is provocation sufficient enough to do even the rashest thing. The grand United Order of Odd Flows is large and important organization and is in-condition to do for the Afro-Americans of this country what no other organization is in position to do, and it is for this reason we are cautioning the "Insurgents" to go slow. It is an easy matter to break up but a hard matter to build up. Let every right thinking man get to work and in the next B. M. C., two years from now turn the rascals out and put in men who will have the order at heart and not be so much interested in the political side of it. Give them another trial before disrupting the grand old Order of Odd Fellows. GRAND MASTER MORRIS. When it comes to parliamentary proceeding and equipment for a presiding officer, Grand Master Morris has hardly an equal in the order. His election, for the second time, is most noteworthy indeed, especially when it is remembered that the Odd Fellows, is, practically, a Protestant institution. It is doubtful whether there is in this country among the whites, in fraternal orders, a man so extremely popular, although a Roman Catholic, who could be elected as the head of such organization. Mr. Morris is a first-class lawyer of Chicago, and we understand that his practice, as well as his social life, is almost wholly confined to the white race. WHAT OF THE B. M. C. The great so-called Convention of Odd Fellows has been dissolved, and the delegates have returned to their several homes. With respect to the show portion of the demonstration we have nothing but words of praise for the handsome showing in that direction. It is with extreme regret upon our part that we cannot compliment the business end of the affair. For a long time, there have been public criticism of the extravagance and waste upon the part of the ruling body with respect to the monies of our people who make up off order. Some of these criticisms have eminated from one of the official auditors of the accounts of the Order, and from others who have been connected in such a way as to enjoy most excellent facilities for knowing the affairs of the institution. The colored press throughout the country, have time and again directed attention to this matter; Hence, it was to be expected, that at the late meeting in this city that those in authority would been foremost in encouraging the turning on of the light in order to make thoroughly manifest the absolute falsity of the damaging rumors that have been freely circulated all over the country. Not only was this not done, but on the contrary, a most determined effort seems to have been made to crush out, as with a "steam roller," every manifestation of disloyalty to the "ring." It was not a question of men, but of principle. It is believed that a majority of the delegates who came to Baltimore to attend the late B. M. C., came hither with the fixed determination to turn "the rascals" out, from top to bottom, and elect an entirely new set of officers. But those in control of the window, without regard to law or decency, proceeded to "rough" the meeting, and amid the confusion of a mob declare adopted everything placed upon their private calendar. Police officers were stationed at the door of the convention, and only such were allowed to pass in as were approved by the grand autocrat from the city of Brotherly Love. Altho the meeting opened on Monday morning, it was late Friday afternoon when the officers of the law served an injunction upon the officials restraining them from the election of officers until the Committee on Credentials had made its report, and such report had been acted upon by the body. All the while, despite the protests of many, business, the adoption of propositions, and a so-called election of the Fellows of the Odd Fellows Journal, had been proceeded with, before the house was properly organized for business. On Thursday, near the end of the brief session, after many of the delegates had retired from the hall to get ready for the parade, amid noise and tumultuous confusion, the Grand Master descended from his position, having moved another to the chair, and moved that the body immediately go into election of an Editor for the Odd Fellows Journal. This motion was declared adopted, and immediately the Grand Master nominated the man who was afterwards declared elected, and thus the Grand Master interpreted to the order, and to the public at large, his understanding of the meaning of the words: Friendship, Love and Truth. A brother differs from him, and the other ringers, and in the spirit of the above mentioned virtues, he is summarily dismissed, during the temporary absence, without the oppor- tunity to either, submit his report or make his defense. There has scarcely assembled in the city of Baltimore a more disorderly and audacious mob than that which filled the hall on Market Space last week. We sincerely trust that Baltimore may never see the like of it again. There was not the remotest indication that the supposed majority entertained the least idea whatever of being fair and brothely in their treatment of the supposed minority. If the evident need of the Odd [Fellowship is one who can pilot the ship to the rocks, certainly they have found in Grand Master Houston the right man. Unless we are vastly mistaken, the days of the "Grand United Order of Odd Fellows" are numbered. When the air is filled with rumors with respect co the shameful doings, and extravagance of the ring which has dominated the order for many years; to such an extent that it is reported that nearly three thousand dollars of the money of the order has been expended, for which there are no proper vouchers, that one man received $225.00 to cover his expenses in travelling from Philadelphia to Atlantic City; another $60.00 to attend the funeral of ex-Grand Master Jones, travelling from the city of Washington to Charleston, W. Va., and many more such items, one can hardly understand how that honorable and honest men who prize their good names should not seek to turn on all the light imaginable. The steam roller methods of the late B. M. C., will certainly contribute to increase and accentuate the suspicion which now hovers over those who are doing their best to steer the old ship upon the rocks. The four hundred thousand Negroes who make up the order of Old Fellows have a right to demand good, clean, honest and moral men for their officers. Education profits but little for efficiency, if libertines, whiskey drinkers and high rollers hold the reins of government in an order which, above all things, seeks the moral amelioration of the masses of our poor struggling people. The fight for cleanness and decency will go bravely on. The race is to be congratulated on the brave and courageous men of the Negro press who are not afraid to dig up the records of the foul and simpy men who disgrace many of our traitoral orders, in high position, and uncover their hypocrisy and wickedness. The fight, as we have said before, is not simply an Asbury-Jones one for control, but rather that the people themselves may rule in their own organization and not be ridden to death by a merciless gang of despots and tyrants. The Texas Movement. The Movement Is Assailed And Dr. Harvey Johnson Comes To The Memphis Colored Citizen published a special from New York last week, which stated that the movement for the purchase of Texas as an independent country for the Negro was a fake scheme to extort money from the race. Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, the projector of the National Texas Purchase Movement, when shown the article declared it was too silly to answer. "The matter is not worth replying too," he said. "Anyone who is familiar with the constitution of the league knows that its plans are to have the United States Government itself purchase Texas and all its improvements the same to be resold to us on advantageous terms. "Of course we expect misconceptions and misrepresentations until our aims are fully understood, and cannot stop to reply to every trivial utterance against our plans of getting our people away from the members of race prejudice." To The Public. Baltimore, Sept. 22nd. In view of the many solicitous inquiries which have come to me from friends in this and other cities, concerning a damaging rumor with reference to one Rev. Gaines of this city, I feel it a duty to myself, and also to the members of Trinity A. M. E. Church to say that the rumor was in no respect connected with me. The alleged misconduct was on the part of one Rev. W. H. Gaines of John Wesley M. E. Church. I have since learned that he has resigned from his pastorate on account of the damaging rumors. I am very grateful to those who have shown marked interest in me under the circumstances. (Signed) A. L. GAINES, Pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Church. STEAM ROLLER WORKS OVERTIME DURING CLOSING HOURS OF ODD FELLOWS' SESSION After a continuous session of 21 hours, lasting from Friday noon through the night, the fifteenth session of the Biennial Movable Committee of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows adjourned usually at 9.15 o'clock last Saturday morning. The day was not without exciting events, especially when John C. Asbury, editor of the Odd Fellows Journal, came into the hall late Friday afternoon with a deputy sheriff with a temporary injunction restraining the officers from conducting an election without a full report of the Committee on Credentials, and the calling of the roll of 1500 delegates if five or more demanded it. The injunction was gotten out by four men, who were indignant at the action of the convention last Thursday in declaring Henry P. Slaughter elected editor of the Odd Fellows Journal on a viva voce vote. The convention passed the proposition creating a supreme court to be composed of three lawyers, member of the Order, who will have final jurisdiction over all disputed questions; a law vesting the election of an editor for the Odd Fellows Journal in the Sub-Committee of Management, instead of with the delegates as heretofore, and a law denying officers in the district grand lodges to hold offices in other fraternal dodies. Several propositions providing for a reduction in the number of delegates were defeated. The issuance of the injunction made many of the administration supporters angry, and threats of turning Editor Asbury out of the Order were freely made. On the other hand, the Asbury supporters said that any attempt to discipline Mr. Asbury would be vigorously opposed, and some hinted at a possible split in the Order. While the "steam roller" was in evidence always, some of the insurgents were crushed under in the final report of the Credential Committee, when a number of delegates' credentials were turned down. Among this number were John C. Dancy, Fred Prominent South Baltimore Minister After Misfortune Will Begin Life Anew. Like a thunderbolt from a clear sky came the report of the resignation of Rev. W. H. Gaines as pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church. The prompting cause for the resignation is said to have been the alleged too intimate friendship between the pastor and one of his choir members Matters came to a head Thursday of last week when it is alleged that the singer's husband, Mr. Oliver Cauld, and a private detective, found his wife and the minister together at the home of an acquaintance of the singer. Despite the fact that explanations were offered at once, the husband is said to have been furious, and was barely prevented from creating a scene. Since then the lady has not been seen on the street, while Rev. Gaines stayed indoors until he, his wife and daughter left the city this week. Rev. Gaines is a graduate of Howard University, Washington, and has been in the ministry 26 years. Before assuming the pastorate of John Wesley Church, he was district superintendent of the Annapolis district. He was regarded very highly, and his resignation caused many expressions of regret and sympathy. "It is said that members of the church begged him to continue as pastor, but that he said that he could not do so in justice to them, in view of the sensational turn of affairs. The church last Sunday was in charge of Rev. Joseph Wheeler, the district superintendent. The Rev. Wheeler referred with emotion to the pastor's resignation and asked the congregation to bear up in the matter. A subdued air was prevalent in the big congregation, all of whom seemed pained beyond measure at their pastor's going. When seen by a representative of the Afro-American Ledger, Rev. R. Moore, of the New York Age, and Rev. W. A. Creditt, who delivered the oration at the opening session. The calling of the long roll of delegates was a tiresome affair, many of the delegates either leaving or going to sleep. Things was at white heat, however, when W. Decker Johnson, of Columbus, Ga., and others declared that it was inhuman to keep delegates there during a long roll call. While the roll was being called, a large number of delegates went home, and a fight occurred between two members of the Georgia delegation. When the final count of the votes was announced it was found that Edward H. Morris, of Chicago, the administration candidate for grand master, had defeated the insurgent candidate, Rev. E. P. Jones, by a vote of 605 to 183. The other officers elected were Henry Lincoln Johnson, recorder of deeds at Washington, deputy grand master; Julius C. Johnson, this city, grand treasurer; James F. Needham, Philadelphia, re-elected grand secretary; George A. Shehey, Florida; C. A. Houze, Birmingham, Ala.; W. David Brown, New York; George W. Noel, West Virginia, and George W. Aayes, West Virginia, grand director; W. W. Lawrence, New Berne, N.C.; T. P. Turner, Tennessee, and L. N. Porter, Little kock, Ark., grand auditors. The newly elected officers will be formally installed the second Monday in next January. Mr. Morris, the newly elected grand master, filled that position nearly ten years ago. He is a native of Kentucky, but has practiced law in Chicago nearly 30 years. He is probably the most successful colored lawyer in the country, and is said to have a practice exceeding $30,000 a year. The retiring grand master, Mr. W. L. Houston, is associated with him in the practice of his profession. Mr. Morris has served three terms as a member of the Illinois legislature, besides filling other prominent positions in Cook county, Illinois. Gaines said: "While not shirking any responsibility, I ask that the public be charitable in its opinion of me. I will begin life over again in another community, and hope by God's grace to again climb up to a position of honor among my fellow citizens and co-workers in the Master's cause. In bidding farewell to my people in Baltimore, I do so with a contrite and sorrowful heart but may be it is best." And here tears streamed down the ministers' face. As the reporter left the house the faithful wife of the minister, who, too, bore a sad expression, saw him to the door and bade him farewell. Among those mentioned to succeed Gaines is Rev. Ernest Lyon, former pastor of the church, and recent United States Minister to Liberia. Register! Register! The registration of voters will begin Tuesday morning. A sitting will also be held Wednesday after which a recess will be taken until the following Tuesday. This will be an entirely new registration and those who want to vote in the Congressional election this fall or in the mayoralty election next spring will have to register now. Do not forget to register. Your vote may prevent your being disfranchised along with others. OFF FOR SCHOOL Miss Mary H. C. Bragg, daughter of Rev. George F. Bragg, and Miss Eslander V. Thomas, daughter, of Rev. I. L. Thomas, have gone to Ithica, N. Y., where they will pursue courses in the Ithica Conservatory of Music. Miss Mary. P. Turner, of New York, was the guest of honor at a reception given on Monday night by Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Dorsey of 1307 N, Fremont street. By Miss M. Edyth Cooper, Editor, Mrs. E. I. Truxon A510. Ed. Address all contributions to Editor 1215 Druid Hill ave. or to this office The Epworth League of Eastern M. E. Church will hold its opening service next Sunday afternoon. Mr. John Barnes is the energetic president of this chapter. Mrs. Florena Owens is the new president of the N. M. Chapter, of Sharp St. Memorial Church. Mrs-Owens is a young woman well qualified for this task and her pleasing personality will mean much for the success of her chapter. The Hattie A. Johnson Junior Lettuce of Metropolitan will open next week. Miss Ida R. Cummings is the superintendent. She has devoted much of her time to collecting and organizing material for the use of her Junior League, and persons who are just entering this kind of work would do well to get in touch with one so well informed. Misses Helen Jackson and Carrie Cooper are active workers in this chapter. Now is the time to make your plans very definite for the coming months of Epworth League activity The character that is worth while is the one that rings true in private as in public. Mr. James H. Wilson, Mrs. J. W. Walters and Mrs. Charlotte Harper of Washington, Pa., were among the visitors to the B. M. C. Mr. Wilson is prominent in church and fraternal circles in Washington. Miss Della Jenkins, a prominent member of our Epworth League Chapter of Frederick City, was the guest of Miss Janie Thomas last week. Miss Jenkins promises a record-breaking convention at Frederick City next year. Character is coin current everywhere. It will pass even in heaven. The Mission Study Class, of the W. C. Thompson Chapter, of Whatcoat held its first meeting Thursday evening. Among those present were Misses Daisy Hossey, Inez Whittington, Florence Henry, Viola Thomas and Bessie Barnes. The class will study this year, "The Upward Path" by Mary Helm. The Epworth League of John Wesley, held its opening service on last Sunday at S P. M. A splendid program was rendered. Mr. T. II. Lee is the president of this chapter. An Echo Meeting of the Baltimore District Epworth League and S. S. Convention will be held at Lutherville, Monday evening, Sept. 26. Quite a number of prominent Epworthians will take this opportunity to visit the League at Lutherville. Suggested working plan for Sept. and October.—Thought—Organiza-1st Dept.—Bible Study Class organized, Bible Study Rally Day, Sept. 18. 2nd Dept. (a) Cause of Christian Stewardship presented. Rally Day, October 16th. (b) Mission Study Class organized. 3rd department.—Committees: a. hospitals; b. poor; c. homes for aged; d. temperance. Dept. Rally Day, Sept. 11. 4th department.—A Home Coming Social for the purpose of introducing new members. Mr. James Howard, an active member of the Epworth League will return to the city next week from Preston, Md., where he has been spending the summer. Mr. Howard will enter the Training School for teachers here. Being the light of the world, is rather a constant task. There is really no rest about. Always must our light "so shine". Only thus will men glorify our Father which is in heaven. Mr. James Hawkins, and Daniel Carroll, two Epworthians, who have been summering at Blue Mountain are home again, and are ready for work in their respective chapters. Rev. R. R. Riggs, of Reisterstown has two Epworth League Chapters bearing his name. Rev. Riggs must be an advocate of the league work or such an honor would not be conferred upon him. The Reisterstown charge made an excellent report to the District Convention: An Epworth League Camp Fire is under consideration. Local chapters, take notice. Mr. Levin Griffin, of Philadelphia, Pa., paid a flying visit to Baltimore the guest of his brother, 930 Argyle avenue. A PRINCE OF DAHOMEY TO WED MARKET GIRL Paris, Sept. 0-Parisians are at present enjoying a royal romance of an unusual character. The principals are the sooth-king and the daughter The King's son is Prince Glegle, whose father was King Behanzin, the ferocious, murdering despot of Dahomey, who, in 1894, was dethroned and exiled by the French. Behanzin was first sent to Martinique, but was afterward transferred where he died in December, 1904. The son of the exiled king, Prince Ouilia, committed suicide in 1905, and another lost his life by the eruption of Mount Pelée in 1908, but Prince Giegle was preserved for better things. He enlisted as a private in the Foreign Legion of the French Army, behaved valiantly in many campaigns, and rose to the dignity of a sergeant. Having served his full time of service, he came to Paris to draw his pension and, while waiting for the War Office certificate, lodged at the house of an honest green grocer, who owned a stall, in the Chateau d'Eau Briar, Glebe fell, in love with the daughter, told his love, and was accepted by mother and daughter; either his flancee nor his future other-in-law seems overwhelmed by the prospect of the princely alliance; indeed, the market woman accepts the royal sergeant with something like tolerance, and insists that the marriage shall not take place until the pension account is fully paid up and duly banked. STEWARDS' DAY At St. John's A. M. E. Church And Quarterly Conference Held. Special to the Arto-American Ledger. Pocomoke City, Md., Sept. 31. Sunday was Steward's Day at Saint John's A. M. Church. Regular ser- vice was held in the morning and at night. Good collections were taken unduring the day. Rev. D. J. Jordan, the presiding elder held his second quarterly conference on Monday night. The reports were read and approved by the Presiding Elder. A reception was given at night by the Stewardesses for the Elder. Many were present and it was a fine affair. It was the largest quarterly conference in the history of St. John's A. M. E. church. The amount raised this quarter was $48.45 (The funeral of Mr. James Dennis who died at the residence of Mrs. Harvey Costen on Monday noon took place at Mt. Zion M. E. church on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. M. L. McKinney, the pastor, conducted the funeral services. He leaves to mourn their lost two brothers, one sister, and other relatives. Misses Marie James and Carrie Marshall of Dover, Del., are spending a few days in this city as the guests of Mrs. E. S. Jones. A Number Of Visitors Present And the Reports Were Very Good. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Lincoln, Va., Sept. 17.—The annual meeting of the Alexandria District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, held here recently, was a successful one in every way. Rev. W. O. Thompson, the district superintendent, presided. Among the many visitors were Rev. Drs. I. L. Thomas, of the Board of Home Missions; C. C. Jacobs, of the Sunday School Union; J. O. Spencer, president of Morgan College, Baltimore; J. W. E. Bowen, of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga.; S. H. Brown, of Washington, and Prof. Frank Trigg. Rev. J. W. Warren was called away from the conference by the death. SCHOOL FACILITIES INADEQUATE. Norfolk's Colored Citizens Are Not Satisfied With The Treatment Received For Their Public Schools. Norfolk, Va., Sept. 12. The colored people are up in arms about the gross discrimination against the race in expenditures for the public schools. This city has a population of 80,000, 35,000 of whom are colored. Figures gotten from the board of education show that about average monthly tax of educating a white child is $25.18, while only $3.07 is spent on an colored child. The white teachers are much better paid than the colored, and there are 14 school buildings for whites, while only four are allowed the colored. DENTON NEWS AND NOTES Able - Preachers Have Been Assisting Local Pastors—Quarterly Conference Held—Reports Interesting. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Denton, Md., Sept. 22.-Union Bethel church Rev. J. G. Bryant, pastor, has been fortunate in having some very able visiting preachers to occupy its pulpit. Last Sunday morning Rev. W. T. McKissick of Wilmington, Del., preached a very able sermon to a large and appreciative audience. Sunday was quarterly meeting day; Rev. U. G. Leeper, of Ebenezer A. M. e. church, Washington, D. C., acting for Presiding Elder P. J. Jordan. At night the congregation filled the edifice long before the hour for service. Rev. Leeper preached a soul stirring sermon. On Monday night he held the quarterly conference with all of the members of the conference present. The reports were encouraging and interesting. This church has not a large membership, but the members are true African Methodists; it is one of the best trained congregations, not only on the Eastern shore but also of the Baltimore Conference. The ex-pastor gave the pastor and the conference some very sensible and practical advice. CAMBRIDGE HAPPENINGS Cambridge, Md., Sept. 22.—The funeral of Mr. Thomas Cornish took place from Waugh M. E. church Sunday. The odd Fellews had charge of the funeral arrangements. Rev. S. S. Jolley officiated. Mrs. Harriet Jewell, a prominent member of Bothel A. M. E. church was buried last Wednesday. Services were conducted by Rev. J. R. Barnum. The Daughters of Rev. Samaria had charge of the remains. Rev, J. G. Bryant of Denton, Md., and Rev, C. L. Brown of Milford, Dell., assisted Rev, J. R. Barnum in his revival services at the park. Mrs. Mattie Derry and daughter Miss Viola, have returned home after spending the summer at Ashurst, P. N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Husband S. Clair, Mrs. Mamie St Clair and Cyrus St Clair, Jr., attended the B. M. C. in Baltimore last Miss Edna Burton, of New Haven, Conn., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. S. S. Jolley, Mrs. Horatio Jones, of Princess Anne is spending several days as the guest of her sister Mrs. Cyrus St. Clair. CAMP MEETING TO CLOSE. Oxford, Md. Sept. 22. 22 The old historical camp that has been going on for the past three weeks at Ivorytown will close Sunday, Sept. 25th. The meeting was a success. Rev. S. H. Cooper, of Easton, Md. will preach the closing sermon. Rev. A. J. Ward is pastor. Mr. James Mills and Miss Eliza Elaie were-married at Queen Anne's A. E. church, in evening Sept. 18th. Occasion was held at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Bailey. Rev. A. J. Ward has returned home from a business trip to Baltimore, Md. CHURCH TO CELEBRATE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY Services Will Be Held Each Night During The Week And Visiting Ministers Will Preach. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Salisbury, Md., Sept. 21—Commencing Sunday, Oct. 9th, at 11 A. M. Rev. R. F. Butler, pastor of St. Paul. A. M. E. Zion church will preach the anniversary sermon which, will mark the opening of the fourth annual anniversary jubilee of the new church on East Church street. There will be services each night of the week. Pastors of the surrounding charges will deliver a sermon each evening leading up to the following Sunday, Oct. 16th, when Rev. G. M. Oliver, D. D., will preach the closing sermon. Rev. G. M. Oliver is pastor of West street A. M. E. Zion church at Carlisle, Pa., and a former pastor of St. Paul church this city. He was instrumental in building the present edifice. The anniversary will close with a woman's platform meeting, under the management of Mrs. L. H. Pinkett at 3 p. m. Miss Susan M. Land of Baltimore, spent the summer in town with Rev. C. B. Davis and wife. Miss Maugarite Gordy of Philadelphia, has returned home. Miss Blanche Lee has returned from a visit to Baltimore, during the B. M. C. HIGH TIDE INTERFERES WITH MANY SHOPPERS Carriages Had To be Used To Get The People Home.—Sick People Improving And Visitors Returning Home. (Special-to Afro-American Ledger.) Crisfield, Md., Sept. 21.—This city was visited on the 17th with the highest tide that was possible here for more than May persons who were out shopping had to hire conveyances to take them home. Services at Shiloh M. E. church and St. Paul A. M. E. church were of a high spiritual character last Sunday. Mrs. Lottie Huchens and her little son James are convalescing. Master Milton-Wilson, son of Mrs. Lucy Wilson, is confined to his bed with throat trouble. Mr. Geo. Her is suffering with rheumatism and kidney trouble and unable to be about. Mrs. Belle Browning has been confined to her room with consumption for six months is improving. Mr. Kinsey. Brown has returned home from Baltimore city, where he attended the Odd-Fellows Convention. Mr. H. Colburn and wife have returned home from a visit to Virginia. Mary. Mary E. Griffin and her son Hance, are visiting their friends in Baltimore city, also Mrs. Mary S. Wilson. Rev. and C. S. Spriggs are at Pocomock City attending the annual Preachers' Meeting of the Salisbury District of the Dela ware conference. Rev. R. G. Waters of Salisbury was in the city this week. Oyster shucking, business has begun, and our folks are being called out at 3 and 4 A. M. We are looking for better times, financially. FOREIGN VIEW OF RACE PREJUDICE The Novoe Vremya, a leading reactionary journal of Russia, in an editorial showing the universality of race prejudice, and, therefore, its justification for Russia's anti-semitic propaganda, cites the United States as a country where equality of race and opportunity is but a figment in the mind of the dreamer. The editorial, which was translated by the Literary Digest, follows in part: "Many are inclined to look upon the recent anti-Negro riots in the United States as casual and superficial disorders of no great significance. In reality they should be regarded as one of those manifestations of profound racial antagonism inevitable in all countries, in which peoples racially far removed from one another live side by side. The North American democracy considers one of its fundamental principles to be the equality of all, irrespective of race, religion or language. But that equality proclaimed by word and written down on paper, is in practice taken with many qualifications. All are equal except the blacks, the yellows and the reds. Almost all the native Indians have been exterminated, and those who survive have been forebly deprived of their land and all political rights. The Mongolians are absolutely debarred from citizenship in the republic, which is endeavoring to rid itself of them entirely. In 18S2 the Chinese were prohibited from entering the country, and as soon as Japanese immigration began to grow, restrictive measures were passed against the Japanese also. To show their true idea of equality the white population of the West from time to time organizes the cruelest riots in the Asian quarters. Continues the article: "You cannot call the American mobs who participate in the riots 'Black Hundreds,' as in our country. Almost all of them have had at least an elementary education. Nevertheless, not even a liberal form of government can do away with race riots. Just as you cannot bid the sun stand still, so you cannot suppress the racial instinct. But what a loud outcry from the liberal American politicians when the same elemental outburst occurs outside the boundaries of the United States." Reception In Honor of Visitors. Mrs. Josephine Harder and Mrs. Everine Hilton of Hartford, Conn., who were visitors to the city during the biennial meeting of Old Fellows last week, were lavishly entertained last Monday night, at the home of Mrs. Robert Hilton, 554 Dolphin street. Among the invited guests were; Mesdames. Minnie Harvey, Ellen Tingle, Sallie Logan, Mary Hunter, Mollie E. Cornish, Bertha Scott, Miss Pearl Fisher, Messrs. Wm. W. Hughes, W. C. Moorman, W. Thornton, D. Grant Scott. Jas Hunter, J. A. B. Callis, G. Banks, G. F. Cornish. After spending the major portion of the evening at various games, the guest were served with supper of choice meats, cream and cake. Mrs. Hilton and Harder left the city Tuesday for a stay of ten days in Washington, D.C., after which they will visit points in Virginia and North Carolina. ENTERTAINED B. M. C. DELEGATES Mrs. Rebecca A, Gibson, P. M. N. G. of Queen Esther Household, No. 55, G. U. O. of Old Fellows; also Guardian of Juvenile, No. 254, G. U. O. of Old Fellows, entertained a number of delegates and visitors on Wednesday evening, September 14th. When the evening was far spent with other pleasures, the smiling guests were served with the delicacies of the season, after which they were ushered to the upper chamber, where they were soon attired and ready to retire to their various homes. Among those present were: Mrs. F. Lucas, worthy recorder, Household No. 45, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Drives, Bquity Household No. 45, Philadelphia, Pa. Miss A. E. Hall, delegate, Equity Household No. 45, Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Mary Turner, visitor, Household No. 3570, New York City. Mrs. Bessie Gibbs, Household, No. 2377, Troy, N. Y.1 Mrs. Daniel Blunt, Equity Household No. 45, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Joseph W. Slaughter, O. V. Lodge No. 1402; P. G. M. Council, No. 54, Camden, N. J. Mr. Tripplett, Lamont, P., Mrs. Laura V. Thomas and Mrs. Jennie Mason, of Queen Esther Household No. 55, Baltimore, and others. The annual meeting of the Women's Mite Missionary Society of the Baltimore Annual Conference will be held at Ebenezer A. M. E. church, Montgomery street, next Thursday A Large Number of People Visited Annapolis—Mr. Maurice Jones Purchases The Stock of Silas Woolford. (Special to the Afro-American.) Easton, Md., Sept. 22. Mr. James F. Scewark, of Salisbury, visited Easton on Tuesday last. A great many people took advantage of the trip to Annapolis on Wed- Mr. John E. Webb expects to leave Easton in a few days. He has accepted a position in New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence S. Griffin, of Baltimore, are visiting friends at Easton. Mr. Maurice Jenes, of Easton, but recently of Newark, N. J., has purchased the stock and mercantile business of Mr. Silas Woolford on East street and is conducting business at the same. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION Cedar Grove, W. Va., Sept. 22—The forty-eight anniversary of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was celebrated here today with appropriate exercises. A long array of speakers delivered addresses. T. G. Nutter, of the Charleston bar, presided. MISS PARKER ENTERTAINED Lexington, Va., Sept. 22. -Miss Cecie Elisse Parker, of Cape May, N. J., has been very extensively entertained in Lexington, Va., where she has been visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Rev and Mrs. J. H. Jenkins. Among the various functions given in her honor was a reception by Rev. and Mrs. Jenkins of Randolph street. Another reception was also given in honor of Miss Parker by Mr. and Mrs Harry Walker at the town just outside of town. Prior to leaving for the North a very artistically arranged supper was given to her by Mr. Harvey Jamison at Rowland's popular restaurant. Covers were laid for six and the party was chaperoned by Mrs Laura Price. DR. SCOTT DELIVERED LECTURE. Rev. Dr. O. J. W. Scott, chaplain of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, U. S. A., delivered an interesting illustrated lecture on the Phillipippines at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church last Friday night. The lecture was repeated before a large audience at Trinity A. M. E. Church last Sunday night. Talk About Movable Committee Here's the Musical Committee of The Eva Jennifer Neighborhood Club, who will present Mr. Clarence Cameron White The Distinguished Violinist, of Washington, D. C. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20th, At Galilean Fishermen Hall Kerris Full Orchestra In Attendance. Tickets, 50 Cents Press. Notes Mr. White plays the Violin with a master hand—Ohio State Journal Mr. White was pronounced a musical genins and his selections were applauded to the echo—Washington Star COMMITTEE: Mrs. M. E. Jones, President. Mrs. R. T. Creditt, Vice, President. Mrs. M. Thompson 2nd Vice President Mrs. H. Saunders, Rec. Secretary. Mrs. L. Freeland, Cor. Secretary. Mrs. C. Price, Treasurer. Mrs. L. Day, " W. McGuinn, " L. Fisher, " A. Wright, " L. Wilson, " M. Wilson, " H. Roholbt, " J. Page, " L. Burgess, " L. Thomas, " A. Leid, " E. Truxon, " M. Handy, " K. Taylor, " M. Bruce, " J. Bussel, " L. Briscoe, " B. Briscoe, " F. Young, " E. Young, " H. Wallace, " L. Harris, " E. Edwards, " Ridgley, " F. Jenkins, " E. Ray, " J. Creditt, " N. Banister, " E. Holmes, " C. Hall, " C. Rhetta, " A. Duffin, " M. Fenderson Tickets can be had from the Committee and at all Drug Stores. Xavier Juniors will give a Grand Dance, At the Monumental Assembly Rooms, Centre and St. Paul streets, Monday evening, October 25th. Admission 25 cents. Music by the Commonwealth Band. Major Chas. E. Gladden, manager. The Tenth Annual Conference of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Washington Conference M. E. Church, will convene in John Wesley M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md., Friday evening, September 23rd-25th, 1910. Mrs. S. R. Holmes, Pres. FITZHUGH HALL Merchant Tailor & Designer 402 Druid Hill Avenue. Around the corner from Eutaw St. Maker Of Artistic Garments Dyeing, Cleaning, Repairing and Pressing of Ladies and Gentlemen's garments. Suits made to order from $12.50 up. Trousers from $3.00 up. All work guaranteed. Call To See Us FIRE INSURANCE Rents Collected and Loans Negotiated. C. & P., St. Paul 3568-Y WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, Subject: "Zacharia's Vision of the of the Red and Speckeled Horses among Myrtle Trees." 3.00 P. M., Sunday School and new Bible Class. W. C. Tongue, Sunt. Preaching and Prayer Meeting every Wednesday night. The Pastor will preach the Rail- road Sermon, the 1st Sunday in October at 11 A. M. Don't miss the train. Everybody welcome. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H. jenkins, Pastor: Village Camp. 9.30 A. M., Sunday School. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Preaching. 4 P. M., Prayer Meeting. 6 P. M., Song Service. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor. Epworth League will open the first Sunday in October. Prayer Meeting during the week All are cordially invited. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. 9.30 A. M., and 2.30 P. M., S. S. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Flesh and Spirit." 5 P. M., Epworth League. 5 P. M., Open-air Service, Chest- nut street and Half Moon alley. All are cordially welcomed, Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor. Special all-days meeting, conducted by the Singing & Praying Bands. 11 A. M., Preaching by Rev. H. Dent. of Washington and his band. 3 P. M., Rev. Green will preach to the Somerset county Rally Forces led by Mrs. Scott, followed by a Union Band Meeting. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. S P. M., Rev. A. Brooks, will preach to the bands. A search will be made in the camp and souls invited to the Cross. All Praying and Singing Bands are invited. Gates' Pharmacy Cor. Carey and Presstman Sts. PURE DRUGS PRESCRIPTION SPECIALIST Madison 4125. The Ladies are for POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME 831 DRUID HILL AVE. FOR RENT-One large room, including use of the kitchen, for a married couple without children. Apply at 109 E. 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M., Preaching. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8.00 P. M., Sermon to the G. U. O. of Nazarites by Rev. B. H. Knight. Friends are invited. Howard D. Brent, Supt. Wm. Butler, Pres. A. C. L. WAYMAN MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Carroll Street near Carey Rev. David Johnson, Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. J. C. Fludd. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 7.30 P. M., The Pastor will preach a special sermon to young people, subject: Is Dancing a Sun? You are cordially invited to come and have this question settled for ever in your mind. Quarterly Meeting at EBENZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Scully, Sept. 20th 2:30 P. M., Sunday School. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. C. H. Murray, P. E. Monday S P. M., Quarterly Conference. Thursday and Friday, September 29th and 30th, the Annual Session of the W. M. M. Conference Branch will meet at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Classes—Sunday at 6 A. M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at S Herbert Frisby, Supt. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton, Pastor. Sunday, Sept. 25th. 11 A. M., The Pastor will preach. Subject: "The Christian's Seal of Rescognition." 2:30 P. M., Sunday School. 7.45 P. M., The Pastor will preach. Subject: "The Deceiver and the Deceived." TRINITY A. M. E. CHIPP Lincoln Ave, and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching. 2.30 P. M., Suncy School session. 8 P. M., Preaching. T. J. Holliday, Supt. TERIAN CHURCH Rev. L. Z. Johnson, D. D., Pastor. Sunday Services, Sept 25, 1910. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor, sub- ject: "Religion that is Religion!" 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.00 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. Parrish St. near Mulberry St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Rev. Murray. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Rev. Joseph Reason and congregation. 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor. 8 P. M., General Experience meeting. The Grand Echo Meeting Of The National Association of Colored Women Will be held Sunday Evening, Sept. 25th, 7.30 P. M. At Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church. Noted Speakers from other cities will be prescat. Mrs. E. J. Truxon, President. Mrs. F. K. Owens, Cor. See'y. Mrs. Jennie Ross, Rec. See'y. Mrs. Helen Cooper, Chairman of Executive Committee. ASBURY EVERGREEN CEMETERY Located on the Eastern Avenue Road 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, and being in price for us, S2S may be given to teams to suit the buyer. Book River Cars stop at the Gate. For further information, see Pupils wanted to take a course in Manicuring, facial massage, hair work, including scalp treatment, and making of puffs, switches and braids. For terms, see Mme. M. A. Hunter 737 George S. ACT PROMPTLY. Kidney troubles are too dangerous to neglect. Little disorders grow serious and the sufferer is soon in the grasp of diabetes, dropsy or fatal Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney Pills cure all distressing kidney ills. 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When the yellow streak begins to work out of some people they have a fit of the blues. PUZZLED Hard Work, Sometimes, to Raise Children. Children's taste is oftimes more accurate, in selecting the right kind of food to fit the body, than that of adults. Nature works more accurately through the children. A Brooklyn lady says: "Our little boy had long been troubled with weak digestion. We could never persuade him to take more than one taste of any kind of cereal food. He was a weak little chap and we were puzzled to know what to feed him on. "One lucky day we tried Grape Nuts. Well, you never saw a child eat with such a relish, and it did me good to see him. From that day on it seemed as though we could almost see him grow. He would eat Grape Nuts for breakfast and supper, and I think he would have liked the food for dinner. "The difference in his appearance is: • nothing wonderful. "My husband had never fancied cereal foods of any kind, but he became very fond of Grape Nuts and has been much improved in health since using it. "We are now a healthy family, and naturally believe in Grape Nuts. "A friend has two children who were formerly afflicted with rickets. I was satisfied that the disease was caused by lack of proper nourishment. They showed it. So I urged her to use Grape-Nuts as an experiment and the result was almost magical. "They continued the food and today both children are well and strong as any children in this city, and, of course, my friend is a firm believer in Grape-Nuts for she has the evidence before her eyes every day." "Local 'The Road to Wellville,' found us, 'There's a Reason.'" read the above letter. A new years from time to time. They take, true, and full of huma THE WORK OF TWO NOBLE WOMEN Who Were Leaders In Movement to Abolish Slavery. FACED DANGER MANY TIMES. New Light on Part Taken in Cause of Human Freedom by Miss Susan B. Anthony and Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton Presented by Man Who Believes in Woman Suffrage. Speaking of the part taken in the anti-slavery movement in the United States by Miss Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, F. C. Smith gives the following facts as a reason why Afro-Americans should favor woman suffrage. Mr. Smith says the first time Miss Anthony and Mrs. Stanton met each other was at an anti-slavery meeting in Syracuse, N. Y., in 1851. From that time until the close of the civil war there never was a year in which they did not speak and work for the movement to endicate slavery. This required a courage and sacrifice that can hardly be realized at the present time. Miss Anthony's home was one of the "underground stations" on the road from the south to Canada. In 1856 the American Anti-slavery society engaged her as its organizer in New York. From that time until the beginning of the civil war she gave a large part of her time and strength to canvassing the state and arranging meetings for the "Garrisonians," at which she and Mrs. Stanton always spoke. In the winter of 1851 these meetings in all the towns and cities from Buffalo to Albany were broken up by myds. A number of times when all the men speakers died from the platform Miss Anthony stood upon it alone unflinchingly. She faced the hissing, yelling and stamping of those drunken and infuriated mobs, and on more than one occasion the gleaning of knives and pistols confronted her. When they spoke at Albany the mayor sat beside them with a revolver in his hand. In 1953 it became evident that even the proclamation of President Lincoln would not be sufficient for the emancipation of the slaves unless it was supported by congress. Congress was not willing to give its support unless authorized by the mandate of the people. It was therefore necessary to secure a monster position. Immediately the political leaders called upon Miss Anthony to take charge of this great work. At once she took up her abode with Mrs. Stranton in New York. They issued a call for a "mass meeting" of the loyal women of the nation. In response an immense audience assembled on May 14 in Dr. George B. Chever's famous Church of the Puritans. Miss Anthony called the meeting to order and, with a speech filled with patriotism, nominated Lucy Stone for chairman. Mrs. Stanton, Ernestine L. Rose, the Rev. Antoinette Brown Blackwell and Angelina Grimke Weld were among the speakers. The Women's National Loyal league was formed, with Mrs. Stanton as president and Miss Anthony as secretary. Headquarters were opened in Cooper Union, and here, under the leadership of Miss Anthony, was begun the tremendous task of circulating the peritions to congress for an act which should forever abolish slavery. For fifteen months she never left her post. Her report the following May showed that 250,000 petitions had been sent out. The league now numbered 5,000 members. Miss Anthony began this vast work without the guarantee of a dollar. Its cost far exceeded $8,000, and all of this was raised through her efforts. Among those who gave lectures to assist her were Wendell Phillips, George William Curtis, William D. Kelly, Edwin P. Whipple, Theodore D. Weld, the Rev. Stephen H. Lying, Mrs. Stanton, Francis Dana Gage and Frederick Donglass. Subscriptions were received from Gerrit Smith, Jessie Benton Fremont, the Howey committee, Robert Dale Owen and many others. Henry Ward Bocker took a collection in Plymouth church. Miss Lucy Stone came over from Boston to assist in the work. Senators Charles Summer and Henry Wilson wrote Miss Anthony that these petitions formed the buttwork of their demand for congressional action to abolish slavery. Public sentiment and now become empathic, and on Feb. 1, 1855, the thirteenth amendment was submitted for ratification. Such is the briefest possible sketch of the work of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and their loyal associates before and during the civil war. Thus in view of the great and lasting work of these two loyal, liberty loving women every colored American should favor women suffrage. Conference of Superintendents Corresponding Secretary C. H. Hunter of the Afro-American Baptist state Sunday school convention has issued a call for a superintendents conference to be held in Orange, N. T. on Thursday, Sept. 21. A. Barnett Dodson, president of the New England Baptist Sunday school convention, will be the principal speaker at the evening session. What Dr. Arthur M. Brown of Bir- mer provides. Accomplished mingham Has Accomplished. One of the most prominent delegates is the recent convention of the National Medical association, held in Washington, was Dr. Arthur M. Brown of Birmingham, Ahl. Dr. Brown was a potent factor in every phase of the work of the various sessions. It is therefore very gratifying to his many friends throughout the country to know that he was elected chairman of the surgical section of the association. This is one of the most important and most earnestly songt for places in the organization. To be chosen as the head of the department of surgery is a distinction that carries with it the stamp of superior merit. The victory of Dr. Brown over a number of the strongest men in the M. B. organization is a triumph of nation wide significance. It is not doubted that he will maintain the high standard set by his predecessors and add many new and instructive features in advanced surgery, a science of which he is an acknowledged master. Dr. Brown presented a comprehensive analysis of the causes and effects of the "hookworm" disease and made some valuable suggestions touching the means by which its deadly ravages might be checked and finally stamped out. He is a member of the "hookworm commission" and during the coming year will continue the investigation so suspiciously begun by that body. In the past few years Dr. Brown has performed some very important operations in major surgery at the Norcress sanitarium, in which institution he is a consulting surgeon. He is frequently called to various states of the south to conduct clinics and to perform operations of the most delicate character, never failing to produce good results. CONCORD PREPARING FOR NEW ADMINISTRATION. Will Install the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss Sunday, Oct. 16. The Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn has begun preparations for the formal installation of its new pastor, the Rev. William M. Moss. D. D. The services are to begin on the second Sunday in October and are to last for one week. The installation ceremony will occur on the third Sunday, Oct. 16. Among the prominent clergymen from a distance who will officiate at the installation service will be the Rev. Dr. W. T. Johnson of Richmond, Va.; the Rev. Dr. W. J. Howard of Washington and the Rev. Dr. W. A. Credit of Philadelphia. Pastors of the various churches of Greater New York will take part in the program each night during the week. The weekly exercises will be held under the auspices of the various organizations of the church, beginning with the deacon board. The church has already taken on new life in all branches of its work. So far the church has been inadequate to hold the great throngs of persons which gather from Sunday to Sunday to hear Dr. Moss' sermons. The pastor and his family are comfortably housed in a beautiful eleven room edifice at JSG Cumberland street. The Kind of Men the People Want. As the fall campaign approaches it becomes more and more evident that men of the different shades of political opinion to which they have formerly adhered are becoming decidedly independent. Political preferment in the future will in a large measure be based upon the principles represented in candidates for the various offices rather than upon distinct party lines. The candidate who stands for the best interest of all the people will win. Jacksonville's New Playhouse. The new Globe theater in Jacksonville, Fla., is attracting considerable attention as the season approaches. It is one of the most attractive playhouses in the south for the accommodation of Afro-Americans. The interior decorations and stage scenery are of the most approved modern type. Only first class performers are booked, and the whole management is of a high order. The attendance at the fall opening of the Avery training school, Pittsburg, on Monday, Sept. 12, was very gratifying to the faculty. Miss Malel Randolph of Philadelphia was been secured as one of the instructors. She is a graduate of Dresel institute and is well qualified for the duties of her new field. TEMPERANCE LESSON TEMPERANCE LESSON Sunday School Lesson for Sept. 25, 1910 Specially Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT—Galutians 5:15-26 Morgany, Verser, 22, 23 GOLDEN FEXT—"If we live in the Sphere we also walk in the Spirit— Gal. 5:25. Suggestion and Practical Thought. The adventure with Apollyon the great dragon that fought against Bunyan's Pilgrim, in order to prevent him from reaching the Holy City symbolized a heavenly character, a heaven of eternal life, an earth transformed into heaven. In the lesson appointed we have a characterization of Apollyon, "the foul fond," a monster likeness to behold, clothed with scales, with wings like a dragon, feet like a bear, and a mouth like a lion," auld fire and smoke, throwing "flaming darts as thick as hail." Some years ago, in an article in the New York Journal. John L. Sullivan salut: "Remember, young-man, that if you couldn't lick John L. Sullivan, you can't lick the thing that is stronger than he is. Leave whisky alone." Sullivan was not the kind of man from when one expects moral teaching, but when the great fighter admits that whisky defeated him and took him into captivity, he becomes an object lesson for every young man. With the newspapers and reporters, The Golden Rule—that is the spirit which wants to do to others as we would have them do to us, the spirit that will make sacrifices in order to know how to help others—enlisted the newspapers and the reporters on its side. There can be no inspiration without information. Hence the teacher and class should be constantly collecting temperance material. A month before the temperance lesson she should be directed to say to her class, "I want you all to clip from the papers every article of news concerning the effect of the saloon or drink. Paste these on a strip of cloth, and we will see who has the longest strip on Temperance Sunday." Once in the New Century Teacher there was an article entitled, "Their Exhibits." It told how a teacher asked her scholars to look about during the week for proofs of the evils wrought by the liquor habit. There were some rather unique "exhibits;" one boy brought his bicycle fire that had been cut by a drunken man; others told stories of what they had seen. This same plan could be utilized for a general exercise on Temperance Sunday. For a first attempt, special arrangements would probably have to be made with individuals or with teachers in order to insure definite reports or "exhibits." "It is reported in the public press that President Taft had turned his back on moderate drinking. At a little dinner at Hot Springs, Va., he not only turned his wine-glass down, but said in response to a query, 'Yes, and it is going to stay turned down; I am not going to drink anything again, ever.'" In his early life Lincoln was abstinent but not a total abstainer, but he was a keen observer of the effects of intoxicating beverages among his early companions. Very shortly after his removal to Springfield in 1837, he joined a Total Abstinence society. Seventeen of the presidents of the United States signed the following declaration: "Being satisfied from observation and experience, as well as from medical testimony, that ardent spirit, as a drink, is not only needless, but hurtful, and that the entire disuse of it would tend to promote the health, the virtue, and happiness of the community, we hereby express our conviction that should the citizens of the United States, and especially the young men, discontinue entirely the use of it they would not only promote their own personal benefit, but the good of our country and the world." "A Pennsylvania lady tells that when General Harrison was running for the presidency he stopped at the old Washington house in Chester for dinner. 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The new matron was hurrying toward one of the large jewelry stores of the city. "John gave me an engagement ring," she explained, without a shadow of embarrassment, "and I am going down to see how much it cost. You see, I got the jeweler's name off the box," and she hurried on. The same friend said that another bit of information the matron got was the commercial standing of the prospective husband, which she secured by paying for a special report from a commercial agency. A Handicapped Official. scorchers get by without a word?" "I know it," replied the village constable. "My glasses don't suit my eyes like they used to, and I can't do anything with an auto that ain't goin' slow enough for me to read the number." The Modern Polonius. "Now, my boy, don't expect to work wonders in this world." "All right, dad." "You can get quicker returns by working suckers." "Does Uncle Sam ever lose his collar button under the weather bureau?" Music lends expression to that for which the speech has no words.—Carmen Syla By making use of the knowledge you have you will gain more. Let Us Cook Your Breakfast! Serve Post Toasties with cream or milk and notice the pleasure the family finds in the appetizing crispness and flavour of this delightful food. "The Memory Lingers" Pustum Cereal Co., Ltd. Battle Creek, Mich. GRAFT SYSTEM IN AMERICA. Great Reform Wave Necessary to Break Up Present Evil. THE NATION IN GRAVE DANGER William Ellery Channing Sounded the Alarm Against Greediness For Wealth Fifty Years Ago—Roosevelt May Not Be Able to Do More—Bribers of High and Low Degree. Bv. JOHN E. BRUCE. The very air which we breathe is filled with the smell of tainted money, and all of it that the Negro has been able to get is the smell. The seriousness of the situation is made more apparent by the drastic utterance and significant attitude of a distinguished American who is now inreighing against a pernicious system which is sapping the morals of many public men and private citizens who are worshiping the golden calf. More than fifty years ago William Ellery Channing said: "Our present civilization is characterized and tainted by a devouring greediness for wealth. The passion for gain is everywhere sapping pure and generous feeling and raising up bitter foes against any reforms which may threaten to turn aside the stream of wealth. "I sometimes feel as if a great reform were necessary to break up our present mercenary civilization in order that Christianity, now repelled by universal worldliness, may come into near contact with the soul and reconstruct society after its own pure and disinterested principles." I wonder what Dr. Channing would say today if he were in the flesh of the mad and desperate chaos which men of all races and all creeds and all parties are making to possess the elusive dollar. They have subordinated all their finer feelings to the all consuming greed for wealth and the power which it gives. I am sorry to say that even some Negroes, both laymen and clerics, have caught this fever and are rushing as madly to moral death as the white man has been doing ever since he first tested power. The London Times, speaking editorially of the present activity, says, "A reaction from the present abnormal activity all over the world is bound to come and bound to tell very disastrously upon industries even not now too lucrative." What goes up must come down. Does any sane man suppose that Theodore Roosevelt, who is now thundering against graft and grafters and pillorying the idle rich who have accumulated millions by dishonest and questionable methods, does not realize as did Dr. Channing that moral decay is fast taking hold on this nation—that its moral sense has been blunted by its inordinate greed for wealth and its consuming desire for a little brief authority? Millionaires in the United States are now almost as thick as leaves in Vallembrosa. And but few of them are willing to tell where and "how they got it." Recent investigations and investigations now in progress discover all too plausibly and painfully the reprehensible methods which have driven, these men of great wealth to resort to dishonorable and unworthy practices to debauch legislatures and corrupt public officials in order to accomplish their purposes. It isn't pleasant to contemplate what the future of America will be a few years hence, honeycombed as it is with bulbers and brilled of high and low degree, if some radical change does not occur. Mr. Roosevelt has taken unto himself a bereculent task, and I am afraid that he will not be able to do more than sound the alarm and awaken the sleeping conscience of the nation to the gravity of the dangers which threaten its stability. "They that be high, when they fall they dash themselves to pieces." There is something radically wrong in our economic system, else there would not now be raised against it one of the most potent voices and strongest forces in the galaxy of American statesmanship. Doctors Use X-Rays on Scott Bond. It develops that Scott Bond, the alleged Arkansas "millionaire" who performed for the amusement of the National Negro Business league, is worth about $40,000 instead of $40,000,000. The National Medical association at its Washington convention sat down hard on Mr. Boud's protections and would have none of him, which radical but timely and appropriate action met the approval of every delegate present.-Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate. Joseph Stanton Gets Appointment. The recent appointment of Joseph Stanton of Pittsburg to the position of stenographer in the war department at Washington is a compliment to the sterling worth and fitness of the appointee. Mr. Stanton will be stenographer in the office of the chief signal officer. He is a graduate of the commercial department of the Pittsburg high school. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LABOR. Comparison Between Italian and Negro Laborers in the South. A three years' experiment in substituting Italian labor for Negro labor in the cotton fields has come to naught in Jefferson county, Ark., says the Pine Bluff Daily Graphic. The reasons for the failure seem to be psychologic rather than strictly economic. John M. Gracie, on whose plantation the experiment was conducted, has found that in actual labor efficiency the Italian field hands show a marked superiority to the Negro, but that such superiority is more than wiped out by a lack of tractability on the part of the Italian laborer and the difficulty of holding him to contract obligation. To this subject, there are undoubtedly two sides. The experience of Italian laborers and colonists in the south has not always been such as to encourage the highest degree of trustfulness in the Italian immigrant. In some sections of the south conditional have reached a point where the Italian government has seen fit to discourage immigration altogether. But, whatever may be the rights and wrongs of the situation, the fact stands out clearly enough that no wholesale eviction of the Negro by the Italian is within the possibilities of the practical future. The Negro will remain the source and reservoir of the south's labor supply. PUBLIC LIBRARY WORK. Attention Called to New Field of Employment and Self Help. By N. BARNETT DODSON. With the advanced facilities for education and the increasing population of the large cities from year to year public libraries are becoming more important agencies for free instruction. Since it is true that a large number of clerks and assistants are required to carry on the work in libraries we call the attention of the young women of our race to the splendid opportunity open to them to prepare themselves to ill such positions. There are courses of instruction in the duties of librarians and training courses for persons desiring to enter the service as assistants. The course in most instances covers a period of from five to seven months. Upon completion of the required course those who pass a satisfactory examination are placed upon the eligible list for the positions of assistants. From this list appointments are made to salaried positions. The work is congenial and at the same time instructive. COLORED STATE FAIR TO BE HELD IN NASHVILLE. State Association of Tennessee Will Show Progress of the Race. The Tennessee Colored State Fair association will open in Nashville on Tuesday, Sept. 27. The fair will continue for five days, concluding on Saturday, Oct. 1, with a great live stock parade. The Rev. Preston Taylor, general manager of the association, and his associates have been busily engaged in gathering suitable material for exhibition for several months. Rev. Mr. Taylor announces that the fair this year will far exceed in every particular those held in previous years. Daily exhibitions of live stock, races of all kinds and open air horse shows each night will be of the highest order. In addition to these band concerts will be given throughout the meeting. In the floral and agricultural hall will be seen all kinds of flowers, potted plants, fine arts, children's and women's work, table luxuries and farm products, all the production of Negro brain and brawn, and in the different classes will be offered larger premiums than have before been awarded by the association. TO OUST POLITICAL BOSSES. Heartt Wants Roosevelt to Help Drive Them From Power. Mr. Heartt makes the proud boast in his letter cabled to the New York American recently that he controls 150,000 voters, and he invites Roosevelt to join him in putting down the bosses in both the old parties. Mr. Heartt's utterances, at this time conceal more than they reveal. There is a deeper significance in what he says and in the manner he says it than is now apparent. Can any Negro political leader in America today speak as authoritatively as to how the Negro will vote as Mr. Heartt has spoken for the white men allied with him in his independence league? 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The week following, the General Convention of the Episcopal Church will convene in Cincinnati, and from Cleveland Dr. Bragg goes to that city to be present during the meeting. On Sunday, October 2nd, the Rev. Dr. Maximo F. Duty, of Wilmington, Del., will occupy the pulpit of St. James Church, this city, and on Sunday, October 9th, the Rev. Robert H. Tabb, of Camden, N. J., will supply the place of Rev. Dr. Bragg, at St. James. NEW CHURCH DEDICATED. The new house of worship of the congregation of St. Stephen's A. M. E. Church, Eastern avenue extended and Back River road, was formally dedicated a few days ago. Bishop Levi J. Coppin was in charge of the services, assisted by Revs, C. H. Stepteau, John Porter, D. G. Hill, J. C. Fludd, Mrs. Mary C. Bird, William Ivy, Prof. D. J. Jordad, president of Kittrell College, and Mrs. E. L. Stepteau. The church is situated on a two acre lot, and cost $2,000; all of which has been paid. The new church was secured through the uniting efforts c. the pastor, Rev. James A. Briscoe. A GOOD ONE BY W. L. HOUSTON. Grand Master W. L. Houston told a joke at the session of the Odd Fellows last week which brought down the house. It ran like this: "My boy was arguing with a boy down in Texas, whose father was interested in fraternal orders. Each boy pointed out successively the respective prominence of their respective fathers, when my boy exclaimed: "My father is grand master and wears a chain." "The other boy came back with, 'They let our grand master run around loose.'" A TEA. Miss Lizzie Boud, of 318 Falls Road, Roland Park, on Friday evening last gave a tea in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Richard Smith, of New Rockall, N. Y. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood, Mr. Edward Sherwood, Mrs. Laura Forrester, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Mr. and Mrs. John Bond. AN EVANGELISTIC CAMPIGN. A city wide evangelistic campaign is being planned by the Ministerial Alliance. Rev. W. E. Williams, J. W. Norris, G. R. Waller, C. G. Cummings and W. A. C. Hughes, have been appointed a committee to draft plans for the campaign, which will be interdenominational. The meeting of the Alliance last Monday was the first since the June meeting. Rev. L. Z. Johnson was relect secretary, and Rev. J. W. Norris continued as treasurer. Rev. A. B. Callis presided. FINEST SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY Mr. W. H. J. Beckett, formerly Athletic editor of the Afro-American Ledger, and now instructor of physical training in the Summer High School, St. Louis, writes that the school is the finest of its kind in the country, and that it has a gymnasium for boys and one for girls. "I am supervisor of physical training," continues Mr. Beckett, "in all the colored schools, and am the only supervisor of color in the city." MISS STEWART ENTERTAINS. On the 15th inst., Miss Alma Stewart, of Argyle avenue, gave an informal dance in honor of Mr. Julien Jackson, of Richmond, Va. Among those present were Misses Teresa and Agnes Briscoe, Edith Lynch, Irva Bolden, Agnes Williams, Irene Gregory, Anita Woodland and Messrs. Everett Lane, John Ridgely, Arnett Murphy, Walter Terrell, Clifton Westcott, Robert Hackett, Ernest Purviance, Walter Kellum and Robert Johnson. The greatest Born Clarivoyant, Can be consulted on all matters of business, love, courtship, marriage investments etc. By advice I remove mysterious troubles, and unite the separated. Never fail. No matter what, your troubles are or what you wish to know, this gifted medium can positively help you. It does not matter if you are thousands of miles away. Readings 25 Cents. BARBER-In sad, but loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister, Ethel E. Barber, who departed this life one year ago today, Sept. 23rd, 1909. Oh how sad was the summons, When the word came she was dead; Time was too short to say farewell To the one we loved so well. Just like the sweet Forget Not. That blooms in spring-time fair; The memory of our dear sister lives Within our hearts so dear. She lives in heaven, yes, today, And we miss her more and more; But some day we'll meet again, Upon the golden shore. By her mother, Anna H. Queen and sister, Reba S.' Queen. DECOURSEY. In loving remembrance of my dear father, Rev. David Z. DeCoursey, who departed this life eight years ago, September 24th, 1902. SWEETLY SLEEPING By his loving daughter. Maggie Madden. DOWNING Daniel Downing, of Northumberland county, Va., departed this life September 19th, 1910. He was a manly man who had served his country and generation well in times of war as well as in peace. The deceased was a devout Christian for many years; a member of Union Baptist Church, Baltimore; later a deacon of the Morning Star Baptist Church of Boston and a faithful member in his last days of the Twelfth Baptist Church, also in Boston. He was a 33rd degree Mason, a Knight Templar, a Shriner, a True Reformer and an Od'd Fellow. The funeral, services took place from the Twelfth Baptist Church Thursday, 22nd, at 2 p.m., the Rev. M. A. N. Shaw, officiating. -Final Report of The- 15th B. M. C. Committee. Notice is hereby given to all house holders who applied for delegates during the session of the 15th B. M: C., September 12-17th, and who did not receive or accommodate any delegates so applied for that they will be repaid the money deposited with the Committee upon presentation of their receipts at the final meeting to be held on Thursday, September 29th at S.P.M. at Odd Fellows Hall, 549 W. Biddle street. The great majority of said persons have been repaid and the remaining few must call at the above time. HARRY S. CUMMINGS, CHAIR. JESSE L. NICHOLAS, SECT. JOHN H. BAILEY, TREA. THE PEERLESS QUARTETTE Is ready to receive engagements for concert work for the season of 1010-11. For terms, rates, etc., address. Miss Mamie V. Woolford, 436 N. Regester street. tf. Metropolitan Mutual Benefit Office, 1105 Druid Hill Avenue. Join the Metropolitan Mutual Benefit Association. The greatest Negro organization of its kind. We are giving special attention to our sick and death claims. Your patronage and interest is solicited to assist in this great organization. Good agents wanted. Good pay offered. Isaiah P. Brown, Manager for Maryland. Book Your Dates Now For Brown's Grove. September 18, Bernard Post, G. A. R. No. 82. September 14, B. M. C. Convention Crab Feast at Grove. September 17, Chestertown to the Grove. September 20, Peace Tab., No. 34, Galilean Fishermen of Magothy to Cambridge. September 21, Easton Md., to Innapolis. September 25, Stephenson and St. Matthew's Churches. September 29, Order of True Re- formers to Havre de Grace. MOONLIGHTS. September 19, Trustees of Easton M. E. Church. FOR RENT—First class rooms in a first class home, for respectable tenants without children. Apply 1369 N. Carey street. 4t For Rent—A well located and nicely appointed two story house Reasonable rent. Apply to Hawkins & McMechen, 21 E. Saratoga St. For Rent—One or two large rooms. Apply at 561 Laurens st. Without Children— Every one must register in order to Vote this Fall, and at the City Election Next Spring. EXTRA!=GRAND STAR CONCERT MR. CHAS. J. MAHONEY, of Philadelphia The Brilliant Baritone Soloist and Entertainer will appear At Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 1910 Supported by Madam A. Hazelton-Lee, Soprano; Miss Lillian Hebron, Reader; Mr. A. A. Spriggs, Tenor; Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey, Accompanist and Director. Sunday School Reunion and Reception of Sharp St. M. E. S. S. will be held on Thursday Evening, Sept. 29th, in the Lecture Room, under the auspices of the Block Carnival Committee. A musical and literary program will be rendered, also an interesting subject will be discussed: "Parents Duty to the Sunday School." Every scholar of the school, old and young, especially the delinquent members of the school with their parents and friends are cordially invited to be present. The social feature will take place after the services. Don't miss this treat. Mrs. N. H. Wright, Chairman. Miss Algerra Moulison, Sec'y. Mr. Walter Scott, Supt. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, D. D., Pastor. The Fifteenth Annual Convention of the Women Mite Missionary Society of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference AT EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCII, Montgomery St., Near Charles, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 29th and 30th, 1910. Three sessions daily will be held. Many prominent Speakers will be present and deliver addresses during the convention. Officers—Mrs. M. P. Hill, Pres.; Mrs. M. I. Throckmorton, First Vice Pres.; Mrs. A. L. Welch, Second Vice Pres.; Mrs. Lydia Porter, Rec. Sec.; Mrs. Martha J. Wilson, Asst. Sec.; Mrs. E. L. Norris, Treas.; Mrs. Rosa J. Martin, Cor. Sec. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor. Rt. Rev. L. J. Coppiu, D. D.; Bishop. Rev. 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Monday of Oberlin College to continue his studies. Mr. S. J. Gilpin, Prof. R. W. Anderson, Mr. William H. Jones and Mr. Morton Deane, of Richmond, Va., were the guests of Mrs. Sarah Peaco, of Hoffman street. Mr. Joel C. Dawkins, of Jacksonville, Fla., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hasty, 502 Roberts street last week. Mrs. Mary Thomas, of Atlantic City, one of the delegates of the Household of Ruth, visited her relatives, Mrs. James W. James, of 223 Lewis street, and Mrs. Wm. F. Allen, 508 Somerset street. Mrs. Ada E. Brooks and Miss Gertrude M. Brooks, of Wasning; ton were guests of Mr. Caleb Robinson, of 543 W. Lafayette avenue; last week and were highly entertained. Mr. J. B. Houston, of Boston, Mass., was in the city this week visiting friends. Miss Ella Swann, of Etting street who has been spending the summer in Sudbrook Park, is now home. Mrs. John Caldwell. of Albany, N. Y., who has been visiting relatives and friends in the city for the past three weeks, as a delegate to the B. M. C., returned to her home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hale, of Tyson street are home after a delightful summer in Chestertown, Md. Mr. Edward Briscoe has returned to Washington, after spending a few days with Miss Lavinia Henson of Biddle street. Mr. John Bevans, of Providence, R. I., stopped over in this city enroute to Richmond, Va. He was the guest of his cousin, Mrs. John Murray, of Vine street. Miss Edith Reid, of Laurens St. was in Cambridge last week visiting friends. Misses Theresa Briscoe. Olivia Callis; and C. Johnson. left Wednesday for Cheney Institute, Pa., where they will resume their studies. Miss Callie McGuinn, of Hampton, was visiting her uncle, Dr. Johnson, of Druid Hill avenue this week. Mr. Julian Jackson, of Richmond Va., left Tuesday for Howard University. Mrs. Lizzie Ambrose and Miss M. James, of S16 S. Green street, have returned from several weeks stay in Caroline county. Mr. J. Wesley Thompson, an employee in the Philadelphia postoffice, has returned home after visiting relatives here. Mrs. Arlie Washington, of 1321 Argyle avenue, has left the city to join her husband, Winter Washington, at East Oswego, N. Y., where they will make their home for the future. Mrs. Jennie Elliott, of Washington, is in the city for a fortnight, the guest of her friend Mrs. John Murray, of 828 Vine street. Master Henry A. Misses Mary F. and Gladys heath, and Henry P. Ringgold, have returned home and are now attending school. Mrs. Eliza Jones, of Pittsburg, Pa., who spent ten days in the city as the guest of her niece, Mrs. Adelie Bowser, of 584 Preston St. eft for her home on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Crane, of 560 Dolphin street, entertained Mrs. Lormack, of Washington, and her cousin, Mrs. John Taylor, during the B. M. C. Mrs. Charity King and daughter, Ella, of 615 N. Caroline street; spent Sunday in Philadelphia, as the guest of Mrs. Caroline Ferguson, of N. Race and Mrs. Martha Manns, of N. Parrish street. Miss Florence Gaskine, of Philadelphia, who has been visiting her cousin Mrs. Clarence Lowry, of 546 McMechen street, has returned home. Mrs. Rodney W. Carroll, of 1464 N. Carey street is spending the week end in Annapolis. Mrs. J. Edward Neal and daughters, of 1716 Division street, have returned from a visit to Richmond and South Boston, Va. Mrs. Thomas Mason, of 607 W. Saratoga street, announces the engagement of her daughter, Nannie R. Sheppard, to Mr. Charles P. Butler, of 1701 Druid Hill avenue. The marriage will take place on February 9th, 1911. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Strong, of Mississippi, who have been visiting Mrs. J. E. Smith, of 1701 Druid Hill avenue, have returned home much pleased with their visit. Mr. Wm. Brown, of Park Heights and Kate avenue has returned from Niagara Falls, Toronto and Cape May. Miss Helen Jenkins, of Cambridge, Md., has returned home after spending a few days as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edward Stanley, of 1220 Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Ellen V. Johson, of 620 N. Carlton street entertained a few friends on last Wednesday, in honor of Mrs. Winder, and Mrs. Troy, of Easton, Va., and Mrs. Aslen of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Butler, of Chicago, Ill., who have been the guests of her aunt and uncle, Mrs. James W. Carter, of 1014 Argyle avenue, have returned home. Mr. Julian Jackson, of Richmond, Va., was in the city last week as the guest of Miss Alma Stewart, of Argyle avenue. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Craig, of 508 Robert St. and left a fine girl. Mrs. Mary Dorsey, of 411 Moore street has returned home from Asbury Park, N. J. Mr. Alfred Upshur bf W. Lanvale street left the city on Monday of this week to take up a course in the Academic department of Hampton Institute. Among the delegates who left the city this week to attend the session of the Good Samaritans in Alexandria, Va, were Mr. and Mrs. Delaware James, Mr. R. J. Curtis, Grand Chief, and Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, Grand Sect. Mrs. George Pumphrey, of Chicago, Ill., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. George McMechen, of 1834 McCulloh street. Mrs. A. L. McMechen and Miss Aldina Hawkins, entertained some of the strangers last week with a delightful car ride and a game at cards the guests were served with a buffett luncheon. Mr. Harry Whyte, of Philadelphia, was in the city this week as the guest of his brother, Mr. Harvey Whyte of Riggs avenue. Mrs. Harry Rohobt, of Division street, has gone to Philadelphia to spend sometime with her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Bradford. Miss J. B. Selden, of Boston, past Worthy Deputy Grand Superior of the Household of Ruth, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Carrie M. Gray, 1418 Harford ave. has returned home. Miss Selden was a delegate to the B. M. C. Mr. Jesse Smith, of 1344 Druid Hill avenue, is sick at the Mount St. Hospital. Miss Mary Stevens, of New York, is in the city visiting Mrs. Solomon J. Cephas, of Girard Terrace. Mrs. Joseph C. Locks, of 1304 Jefferson street, who has been quite sick is improving. Mr. Elijah Randall, of 1366, Woodyear street, and Mr. J. Frank Randall, of 1919 Division street, was called away suddenly by the death of their mother. Mrs. Catherine Randall at Friendship, Anne Arundel County, Md., on Sept. 16. Mr. and Mrs. John II. Covington of Drexel avenue, Atlantic, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Run-Randall of Woodyear street during the B. M. C. Mrs. Pearl Halley, a dress maker, formerly of 525 Presstman street, is confined to her home, 1106 Argyle avenue by illness. Mrs. Norma Marshall, of New York, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Williams, of 1634 Division street. Mrs. Nettie E. Gilbert, of Philadelphia, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Murphy, has returned home. Rev. A. L. Gaines, and daughter Josephine, left Monday for Boston, Mass., where Miss Gaines will pursue a course in English literature and domestic science at the Simmons College of Domestic Science.