The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN MERICAN LEDGER. VOL. XIX NO.15 A SERMON ON IMMORAL PREACHERS CAUSES TROUBLE AND INCIDENTALLY THE SUBJECT OF WHISKEY-DRINKING RECEIVES A SUDDEN JOLT. Rev. Zeigler, Of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, Of Atlanta, Ga.. Preaches A Sermon That Nearly Disrupts The Church In That Diocese — Hot Words Pass Between Bishop, Pastor And Congregation — The Bishop Would Not Be Safe On The Scene Of Trouble. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 1.—If you do not like your bishop, transfer yourself to some other diocese, is the policy of St. Paul's African M. E. church, at Humphries street; and because it is determined, bishop or no bishop, to keep its pastor, Rev. S. M. Zeigler, it has precipitated a trouble which seems likely to involve the whole A. M. E. church of Georgia. The bishop, C. S. Smith, of Detroit, is determined, it is said, to enforce his decision to transfer the Rev. Zeigler, while the stewards of the church have informed their pastor that "if he will remain, neither the present presiding elder, S. G. Means, nor the man whom the bishop would appoint to the church will be allowed to enter the doors. Moreover, he seems to be the opinion of some thoroughly indignant member that "it would not be safe for the bishop himself to come to the church at this time." Furthermore, they say, "since Bishop Smith has refused to send the Rev. Zeigler a signed statement which the law and customs of the church require, steps are being taken by the officers and membership to transfer themselves to the ninth Episcopal district, which is under Bishop J. S. Elipper." The trouble all arose, according to statements given out because the Rev. Zeigler preached a sermon or whiskey-drinking and immoral presbyter to the tenor of which the bishop objected. Therefore he ordered that he intend to persuade Zeigler to the southern part of the state; and expostulations and persuasion from himself, his church and pastors, proving unavailing Zeigler left the conference hall, came to Atlanta to pack his things, and, tor-saking the ministry, prepared to leave for Macon, to go in another business." But his church virtually said: "No, we keep you, and the bishop be d—regarded." Anyway, because of the prominence of Zeigler and the bishop in the colored church circles, the white A. M. E. church in Georgia has all excitement, some sympathy with Zeigler, who says he "does care to have anything more to do with the bishop," that he happens of the church being transferred, and that he will serve at St. Paul's another year, despite the bishop. Others, of course, side with the bish op, and an interesting church quarrel will probably develop. -Atlanta Constitution. Denton, Md., Dec. S.-Rev. Joseph G. Bryant, pastor of Union Bethel A. M. E. church here will have a mistress installed in the parsonage before Christmas comes. The lady in question is Mrs. Martha Wilson, an attractive young woman. The next wedding will take place in that city next Thursday. A reception will be tendered the couple when they reach this city. Miss Lillie Tucker was a week-end visitor to Baltimore. Miss Elizabeta Cummings is convalescing from her recent illness. (AP) -- She accepted the agency for the People's Fraternal Society. Rev. J. T. Johnson is still on the sick list She Had Just Returned To Her Home After A Visit To This Country. Special to the AFB-OAMERICAN LEADER. Washington, Dec. 5.—Rev. John Hurst, financial secretary of the A. M. E. church, received a cablegram from Port au Prince, Hayt, Saturday, announcing the death of his mother, Mrs. Sibinah Hurst. The deceased was 76 years of age. Her father was the late John Gordon, of Philadelphia. Mrs. Hurst had only recently returned to Hayt after a visit of nearly a year to her son, both of whom were devoted to each other. She was a woman of deep piety and was greatly beloved by all classes of Haytians. BALTIMOREANS AT LINCOLN. Take Prominent Part In Glee Club Entertainment. (Special to Afro-American Leader.) Lincoln University, Pa., Dec. 5. The Lincoln University Glee Club and Orchestra are special at the university Saturday night. The reception was attended by parents and friends of the students, many of them coming from a distance. Miss Lillian Reid, of Baltimore, sang several solo numbers. Mr. John Downs, also of Baltimore, was the pianist. NEGROES ARE BUYING VALUABLE PROPERTY Some of The Best Properties in The Capital City are Being Acquired By Them. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Dec. 8—The thrifty colored people are, taking possession of the heart of Washington's most desirable residential section. The Northwest quarter of the city, from M street to far above Florida avenue, and from North Capitol street to 17th is being bought up or rented by colored people of the better class. Houses that could not have been occupied by any Negro ten years ago are now being gladly offered to colored tenants, and streets inaccessible to the race are now almost completely occupied by Negroes. The whites abandon a street or locality as soon as a few Negroes move in, and they are now gradually retreating toward the newer homes in the suburbs, leaving some of the most comfortable mansions to colored people, in the regions most convenient to the stores traction lines and offices, The Cameron apartment house is now for colored people, and since U Street is practically given over to Negro business enterprises, it is only a question of time when the Oswego, the Execeter, the Tinker and the Newman, occupied by whites, will be turned over to colored tenants. The color-line is drawn to rigidly here as in any colored community, but the quick-witted Negroes, instead of whining, are embarking in business to themselves and trining, race prejudice into profit by reaching out and gathering in the dollars that the white merchants disdain to accept on equal terms with o hers. DR. AND MRS BOOKER T. WASHINGTON FETED Noted Educator and His Wife Guests of Prominent New Yorker. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) New York, Dec. 5.—A reception was tenured Dr. and St. Paul, Minn. T. Washington at the residence of Mr. Philip A Payton, 13 W. 131st street last Friday night. The attendance was attentive to the men and women prominent in all walks of life. Among the many present were Mrs. Francis, of St. Paul, Minn.; Fed R. Moore and Lester A. Walton, of the New York Agr.; Revs. Hutchins O. Bishop, W. H. Book, both of this city, and Ernest Lyon, of Baltimore. NEWS OF INTEREST FROM THE NATION'S CAPITAL CITY. W. H. H. HART DELIVERS ADDRESS TO THE UPPER CLASSMEN OF HOWARD The Successor of The Late Rev. George W. Lee Will Probably Be Named Next Spring—The Home For Friendless Girls Treated to Thanksgiving Dinner — Conference of Colored Leaders May Be Held Shortly After The Christmas Holidays (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Dec. 8—Prof. W. H. H. Hart, one of the members of the Law Department of Howard University, was the principal speaker last Friday-evening at the special platform meeting of the Council of Uppey Classmen of the university at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. A large and enthusiastic audience was present. Prof. Hart's subject was "The Law Eternal" and he handled it in a highly interesting and masterful manner. Miss Minnie Brown, the winsome New York prima dona; is in her fifteenth week at Washington's leading theatres. This is a record unprecedented by any female star who has visited the Capital. The Colored Theatrical Booking Agency, with headquarers at 1805 4th street, northwest, is the newest thing under the sun in the capital. The Vermont Avenue Baptist church will probably not call a pastor before spring, to succeed the late Dr. George W. Lee. Whenever the choice is made it is thought that Dr. D. Webster Davis may choose Caterina W. W. Martin, a diner to the inmates of the Home for Friendless girls on Thanksgiving day. Mr. Martin is a genuine race-men—one who does things. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell addressed a noted body of philanthropists in New York this week. Register W. T. Vernon is home again after a successful lecture tour through the South. Large audiences erected him in New Orleans, Selma, Mobile, Montgomery and Birmingham. J. Cubert Campbell, the well known correspondent, surprised his friends Thanksgiving day, by leading to the altar. Miss Lillian Kamsay. That conference of Negro leaders which is attracting such widespread notice will probably be held shortly after the Christmas holidays. The friends of the Administration are juglant and say it is just the thing. Bishop Linnod Lodge. No 55 Independent Order of Elks, held memorial services at the Howard Theatre. Attorney R. K. Herney and Grand Exalted Ruler J. E. Mills, of the Howard faction, made addresses. Similar services were held at the new Auditorium by the Morning Star Loose. No 40 of the same Order, where addresses were made by Col. Henry Lincoln John-sn. Recorder of Deeds, Cornelius R. Richardson, of Georgia, and attorney L. M. King. The attendance at both meetings was very large. The Robert A. Freeman Dental Association; name it 'honor of the first colored man to practice d-nistry in the District; gave its annual dinner at Martin's Northwest Cafe on last Saturday evening. The nist-sr of honor was Dr. D. A. Ferguson, of Richmond, Va. PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEGGER. Washington, Dec. 9—Mr. Charles H. Colburn, of Wilmington, will be the guest speaker at the Delaware Club on Saturday night, at Herberts' M. Colburn is a member of the Republican seat- Central Commit tee of Delaware, and a power in the political life of his State. STONSHAW TENNLEY PROMINENT ODD FELLOW LAID TO REST. George E. Temple Was At One Time The Deputy Grand Master of The Order. (Special to Afro-American.) St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 8—The funeral of George E. Temple, one of the most prominent Odd Fellows in Missouri, and for the past sixteen years grand secretary of the order in his State, took place yesterday at the A. M. E. Zion church. The funeral was largely attended. Mr. Temple had been ill for some time, and was not a well man when he attended the recent session of the Biennial Movable Committee of Odd Fellows, at which time he was connected to his home for the five weeks previous to his demise, which occurred Sunday of last week. He was born in Kentucky 47 years ago, but had resided here since his boyhood. He had filled the position as deputy grand master of Odd Fellows, served as grand director, and was the father of the endowment department of the Order in this State. It was mainly thus his efforts that the present hand-some house of the order in this city was secured by a candidate for grand se ronary of the Odd Fellows at the recent session of the Grand Lodge in Baltimore. Mr. Temple was also an active force in politics, and for the past sixteen years had a bookkeeper in the city water department, serving under both Republican and Democratic administrations. He is survived by a wife and several children. PYTHIANS ELECT OEFICERS. Won Gold Watch and a Ton of Coal.— G. A. R. Veteran Buried. The Army-American Lodge). Chestertown, Md., Dec. 7. — Friendship Lodge of Knight's Pythias elected the following officers at its last meeting: H. Chambers, chancellor commander; H. Miller, vice chancellor; H. Brown, keeper of records and seals; P. Miller, master of finance; J. Gillam, master-at-arms; J. Thompson, inner guard; H. Hamilton, outer guard. The funeral of Lewin Pierce, a veteran of the Civil War, took place here Monday. The services were in charge of Summer Post G. A. R. Mr. Walter Dent has returned from a successful week's hunting trip. Mr. Andrew Murray is suffering from a badly accreted hand, as the result of an accident at his place of employment, and would watch and Mrs Annie Satchall a ton of coal for raising the most money in the recent rally at Bethel church. POCOMOKE NOTES Pocomoke City, Md., Dec. 6. —The reo ening of the Young People's Corpus Christi Association took place here a few days ago. Rev. J. S. Collins preached at St. John's, L. E. Church on Sunday morning and L. Ev. S. T. Dr. Moses on Temp. nieceville, Va. preach at nig. institution of J. mes Dix of Philadelphia, preach at the home of his friends Mr. and Mrs. Addison Dix or place here a few days ago. PRICE THREE CENTS PROF. KEALING TAKES UP HIS NEW WORK. Thy had certainly en- m. Mevs. of the Na- Board; Wm. of the Na- H. B. N. na baptist; Secretary of Mrs. L. M. of Kansas L. D. REFURNISH ALL EFFECTS LOST IN HOTEL FIRE Proprietor of Grand Atlantic Hotel Make Good to Chef—Elks Hold Memorial Services. (Special to the Afro-American.) "I did not come to talk politics to you, nor did I come to solicit your votes because you are not a voting people. The greatest man of your race has told you you should not pay the price in that way. You are best fitted for the farm, and a good farm hand has been spoiled by men trying to be doctors and lawyers." NOT PLEASED WITH THE GOVERNOR'S WAY OF THINKING GOVERNOR DONAGHEY, OF ARKANSAS, HAS THE UNLIMITED CHEEK OF A GOVERNMENT MULE Would Like To Know Where He Got His Cheek—Does Not Believe Any Man Ever Wrote Or Said That The Race Must Stay Out Of Politics Or Not To Exercise The Right Of Franchise—The Thing Which Makes The Man A Citizen Is The Ballot—And With It He Can Protect Little Rock, Ark:—I was in Mound Bayou when I took: my pen in hand to write to you last week, and when you get this letter I will be on my way to Holly Springs, where I will attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Masons next week. Well I have looked around in Mound Bayou and I tell you that town is going up. The oil mill is now almost ready to do business, and then there are so many new houses going up. Rev. A. A. Cosey has erected a fine home, and ere this he has moved into it. It is a beautiful two story house. The Prof. James Garrett, private secretary to Hon Chas. Banks has hid erected a beautiful home in Mound Bayou, and it will not be long before he will be into it. I am informed by some one that he is preparing to marry one of the leading young women in this part of the world. She is a fine young woman, I have known her for a long time, and know that she is worthy. I did not get to see Cashier Banks. He was out of the city, but Mrs. Banks was very cordial in her reception to me. She has been sick for sometime, but she is improving and will be herself soon again. I dropped into see many of my friends in Mound Bayou, and then after preaching there all day Sunday, I left Monday morning for Memphis. There was a wreck, but I got through to Memphis, remained in town, for another oclock in the night and left. For another of the week, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Wilson who was here attending a briquet banquet. Now you want to know what I am doing in this city, and since you want to know I will have to tell you. I came here to attend the session of the Baptist State Convention and it has been a big convention, and over $7,000 were collected for the educational and missionary work. This is second to the National Convention, and is presided over by Dr. E. C. Morris, who has been elected president 29 times. He is now on his way to 30 years, and I tell you it is a great thing to be president of a convention so many years. They had many visitors here, and I certainly enjoyed myself meet here. I attended the National Baptist Educational Board; Wm. Beckham, field secretary of the National Baptist Convention; H. B. N. Brown, editor of the Louisiana Baptist; L. G. Jordan, Missionary Secretary of the Baptist Foreign Board; Mrs. L. M. Jackson, Mrs. Ida M. Becks, of Kansas City, Mo; E. Arlington Wilson, D. D. of Kansas City, Kansas, and Col. J. O. Midnight. Governor George W. Donaghey, of Arkansas, delivered an address, and I certainly admired his gall. He has the cheek of a government mule, and I would like to put his cheek on exhibition. In his opening remarks, he said: Now where did he get this check? I do not believe there is a man in this country belonging to my race who has ever told the tree stay out of politics, or not to exercise the right of franchise. The thing which makes a man a citizen is the vote, and without that you are not a citizen, you are less than a vote. It is a case of neither man nor woman. It is the ballot with which my people must protect themselves, and I must protect their hands then they are not men. I care not who it is, what position the man may hold in life if he says our people should stay out of politics then he is not worth his room in the infernal regions and if they should die and go down the devil would have to keep them in a drying room a few months before he could use them because they are too greedy. There are many things white men say and I will not come from the leading man of our race, but they are mistaken. They had a dream and away they go trying to make the thing real. He did not call the name of the man, and I will not presume to know, but I am acquainted with the men of my race, and I have great faith in all of them. Let every Negro get a ballot in his hand and walk up to the ballot box and use it. Am I a man? I think I am, then why not have part in the things that I want. Now that same governor told our people to buy land and cultivate it, and that meant pay taxes at the same time. Why should he want me to help to carry [Continued on p.4] Has Started In With Characteristic Vigor to Build Up Quindaro—Will Not Accept Editorship Salary. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Quindaro, Kan.,—Dec. 8—Prof. H. T. Kealing, who recently succeeded Hon. W. T. Vernon as president of the W-stern University, located here has taken hold of the work with characteristic vigor, and is daily making friends for the school. Prof. Kealing has been editor of the A. M. E Church Review for the past 16 years, and will continue in the future until the next meeting of the A.M.E. General Conference which means in Kansas City in 1912. He will fill out the editorship without drawing any salary, having refused his salary of $1350 as editor since he accepted the presidency of the university. This will mean that the general treasury of the church will be saved $2025 by Prof. Kealing's generosity. Prof. Kealing is one of the best known laymen in the A.M.E. church and at one time taught school in Texas. Expected To Be Under Roof In a Few Days—Annex Nearing Completion. (Special to the Atro-American Ledger.) Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 7. The new Ebenezer A. M. E. church is nearly under roof, and it is expected that the annox will be finished by the end of this month. Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Parker were tendered a surprise reception at the home of Mrs. Sarah Moxley last Friday night. Rev. and Mrs. Parker have returned to their home in Buffalo, N.Y., where the former is engaged in missionary work for the A. M. E. Zion church. John Porter, who assaulted Mr. Jas. Clements last May, was sentenced to the Maryland Penitentiary for two years the other day. Rev, D. G. Hill, of Baltimore, lectured on the "Prince of Pezce" at Bethel A. M. E. church a few evenings ago. Atlantic City, Dec. 7—Mr. Charles Kirk strick, a chief at the Grand Atlantic hotel, loss all of his effects in a fire a few days ago. The management of the hotel refurnished his room for him. Mr. Joseph Moran has returned from Orange, N. J., where he attended the funeral of his mother. Mrs. Romer gave a successful social for the benefit of St. James church last Thursday evening. Mrs. Marie Gaston and Mr. Robert Price were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Jones a few weeks ago. The ceremony was as performed by Rev. A. H. T. The marriage of Mrs. Sarah Hebert to the old and most active member of the Household of Ruth, look place Monday. The annual memorial services on the high house Lodge of Elks were held last Sunday at Pitzer's Additiorum. ECOMONY IS URGED IN TAFT MESSAGE PRESIDENT POINT'S OUT NECES SITY OF CURTAILING EXPENSES TO LAWMAKERS. Conservation, Ship Subsidy and For- fication of Panama Canal Lead- ing Topics Discussed—Has Little to Say About Tariff. Washington, Dec. 6.—Economy in government affairs is the keynote of President Taft's annual message read before both houses of congress today. The message approximates 40,000 words and is one of the longest ever submitted by a president. Conservation of the public domain, ship subsidy, fortification of the Panama canal and the continuation of the present tariff board are the leading subjects touched upon. He also reviews the work of the various government departments and concurs in recommendation, tending toward the bettering of the service, made by several of the members of his cabinet. Economy Is Urged. In dwelling on the urgent need for economy in government expenditures, the president says: "Every effort has been made by each department chief to reduce the estimated cost of his department for the ensuing fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. I say this in order that congress may understand the smallest sum which will maintain the departments, bureaus and offices of the government and meet its other obligations under existing law, and that a cut of these estimates would result in embarrassing the executive branch of the government in the performance of its duties. This romantic decision, except to those for expenses of maintenance and the meeting of obligations under authorized contracts, nor does it apply to the public building bill not to the navy building program. Of course, as to these congress could withhold any part of the estimates for purposes of interlibrary transfer and distribution of the ordinary obligations of these functions of its departments, bureaus and offices. "Against the estimates of expenditures $840,491,031.2, we have estimated receipts for next year $380,000,000, making a probable surplus of ordinary receipts over ordinary expenditures of about $500,000,000, or taking into account the estimates for the Panama canal, which are $5,658,000, or $5,658,000, in bonds, it will leave a deficit for the next year of about $7,000,000. If congress shall conclude to fortify the canal." Wants Forest Limitation Removed. On the subject of conservation he devotes considerable space to forest, coal, oil and gas, phosphate lands and water power sites. He says, "The law now prohibits the reservation of any more forest lands in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming, except by act of congress. I am informed by the department of forest from other tracts of timber land in these states which should be included in the forest reserves. I recommend to congress that the limitation herein imposed be repealed. I should trust the executive to use the power of reservation only with respect to land most valuable for forest purposes. During the present administration, 62,500,000 acres of land largely nonrestricted have been excluded from forest use. The department is capably valuable for forest purposes have been included in forest reserves, making a reduction in forest reserves of nonrestricted land amounting to 2,750,000 Wants Canal Fortified. Regarding the Panama canal, the president asserts that unless unexpected obstacles arise the waterway will be completed well within time limit of January 1, 2015. $750,000,000. Suggestions for levying of tolls and management are made, and regarding fortification of the canal, he says: "Among questions arising for present and future situations within the canal shall be fortified. I have already stated to the congress that I strongly favor fortification and I now referiate this opinion and ask your consideration of the subject in the light of the report already before you made by a competent board. I will urge you to consider that you leave the attainment of both these aims in the position of rights and obligations which we should be powerless to enforce and which could never in any way be absolutely safeguarded against a desperate Ship Subsidy. The president urges such action as he increases American trade breadth, and "Another instrumentality indispensable to the unharmed and natural development of American commerce is merchant marine. All maritime and commercial national factors. The greatest commercial nations, our competitors, joyfully foster their merchant marine. Perhaps nowhere is the need for rapid and direct mail, passenger and freight communication quite as important as commerce with the countries of Latin America. We can secure in no other quarter of the world such immediate benefits in friendship and commerce as would flow from the establishment with the countries of Latin America. We can quite to meet the requirements of a rapidly increasing appreciation of the reciprocal dependence of the countries of the western hemisphere upon each other's products, sympathies and interests. We can make an important subject in my last annual message; it has often been before you and I need not recapitulate the reasons for its recommendation. Unless prompt action be taken the company will fail to make the only great commercial "Maybe not, but 'blind tigers' do. One resumed business the other day in 15 minutes after it had been raided." "Probably because so many people go through life hoping to win some day on a 100-to-1 shot." tion unable to avail in International maritime business of this great contribution to the means of the world's commercial intercourse. Criticism of the Tariff. In the space devoted to the tariff the president says: The schedules of the rates of duty in the Payne tariff act have been subjected to a great deal of criticism, some of it just, more of it unfounded, and too much misrepresentation. The act was supposed to be a declaration by the parity which is responsible for it that customs bill should be a tariff for the protection of home industries, the measure of the protection to be the difference between the cost of producing the imported goods and the cost of producing it at home, together with such addition to that difference as might give a reasonable profit to the home producer. The basis for the criticism of this tariff is that in respect to a number of the schedules the declared measure was not allowed to be applied or ordered by way of undue discrimination in favor of certain industries and manufactures. Little, if any, of the criticism of the tariff has been directed against the protective principle above stated; but the main body of the instructions to conform to the measure of protection was not honestly and sincerely adhered to. The president also refers to the appointment of a board of experts to investigate the cost of production of various articles and to review the schedules of the tariff, and concludes: "Whether or not the protective policy is to be continued, and the degree of protection to be accorded to our home industries, are questions which the people must decide through the process. But whatever policy is adopted, it is clear that the necessary legislation should be based on an impartial thorough and continuous study of the facts." Recommends Parcels Post. The adoption of the parcel post is again adopted. On this subject President Taft says: "With respect to the parcel post, I respectfully recommend its adoption on all rural delivery routes, and that I pounds—the International Mail—are appreciated much post. The same argument is made against the parcel post that was made against the postal savings bank—that it is introducing the government into a business which should be conducted by private persons. The parcel post is an enterprise that has a great plant and a great organization, reaching into the most remote hamlet of the United States, and with this machinery it is able to do a great many things economically. The parcel post is necessary it would be impossible to do without extravagant expenditures." Department of Justice. Discussing the affairs of the department of justice, the president says: "I invite special attention to the prosecutions under the federal law of the so-called 'bucket shops,' and of those schemes to defraud in which the use of the mail is an essential part of the fraudulent conspiracy, prosecutions which have saved ignorant and weak members of the public and are saving from hurrants and persecutions of law violations of the anti-trust law present perhaps the most important litigation before the department, and the number of cases filed shows the activity of the government in enforcing that statute. I brought special attention to year I brought special attention to congress the propriety and wisdom of enacting a general law providing for the incorporation of industrial and other companies engaged in interstate commerce, and I renew my recommendation in that behalf." The crying need in the United States of America is to simplify judicial procedure and expelling final judgment is pointed out and action looking to correction of these evils is urged. The president recommends an increase in the salaries of federal judges. In regard to postal matters the president points with pride to its present efficient management and the recent reductions in the number of arrested franking privileges come in for comment with a suggestion for the adoption of better methods for its regulation. Abolish Navy Yards. The president calls attention to certain reforms urged by the secretary of the navy which he recommends for adoption and continues: "The navy of the navy has given personal examination to every navy yard, and has studied the uses of the navy yards with reference to the necessities of our fleet. With a fleet considerably larger than the navy of British navy, we have shipyards more than double the number, and there are several of these shipyards expensive equipped with modern mollinery, which, after investigation the secretary of the navy believes to be the most useful naval facility that of the navy. He asserts authority to abandon certain of them and to move their machinery to other places, where it can be made of use." Speaking of our foreign relations the president believes that the navy's relations of the United States have continued upon a basis of friendship and good understanding. "The year has been notable as witnessing the pacific settlement of two important naval conflicts before the permanent court of the Fleag." "The arbitration of the fisheries dispute between the United States and Great Britain, which has been the source of nearly continuous diplomatic correspondence since the fisheries convention of 1818, has given an award which is satisfactory to the oceans, and it is particularly noteworthy not only because of the oceans first results secured, but also because it is the first arbitration held under the general arbitration treaty of April 4, 1908, between the United States and Great Britain, and disposes of a concession to the settlement of the settlement state, which is source of diplomatic and which for nearly ninety years has been the cause of friction between two countries whose common interest lies in maintaining the most friendly and cordial relations with each other. President Taft makes a few recommendations to the interstate commerce law and says: "Except as above, I do not recommend any amendment to the interstate commerce law as it stands. I do not now recommend any amendment to the antitrust law. In other words, it seems to me that the statute of the United States reference to the regulation of corporations and the restraint of their business has reached a point where we can stop for a while and witness the effect of the vigorous execution of the laws of the statute books in restraining the abuses of the public and with both raised the public to demand reform." Bound to Make a Hit Bound to Make a Hit. Willis—So the play will appeal to all classes? Gillis—Yes, indeed. It's three-quarter full of up-to-date slang to catch the young people, and one-quarter full of up, reliable cuss words to get the old fellows.—Puck. A Contrary Way. "An acrobat goes against all received ideas of making a living." "Why?" "Because he supports his family by the reverses in his business." NEW ERA IN FINANCE ACCURACY AND PUBLICITY PROVES TO BE A POPULAR MOTTO. Prompt Response to Bold Move of President Vail—"Accuracy" Reduced Western Union's Surplus $138,000,000—"Publicity" Restored Confidence and Its Stock Went Up. Are the great financiers of the country beginning to see a new light? Time was, until recently in fact, when the men at the head of the big corporations "kept their business to themselves," as far as the law would allow. Capable men at the head of the big concerns, long realized the weakness of their position, but what was needed obviously, as in all great reforms, was an unmistakable occasion and a courageous man. The occasion arose in the purchase of the Western Union Telegraph company by the American Telephone and Telegraph company, and the man appeared in Theodore N. Vail, President of the purchasing corporation. It was last December when public announcement was made that the Gould holdings of Western Union had been taken over by the Telephone company. On account of the high esteem in which the management of the telephone company is so generally held, great things were predicted as a result of the absorption of Western Union. By the press of the country the "deal" was most favorably commented on, it being widely pointed out that under the direction of such men as Theodore N. Vall and his associates, the telegraph company was bound soon to work itself into a position where it could offer the public far more efficient service than it had ever before been able to offer. But a very few months had elapsed when it became apparent to the new management that a modern and up-to-date appraisal of the company's assets would make possible a far greater degree of efficiency of operation. "Here," they said to themselves, "we've bought control of this property and we know it's immensely valuable, but we don't know just how valuable. These appraisals of real estate and securities owned were made a long time ago. If we have a complete inventory made of every thing we've got we can announce the facts to the public, start a new set of books, and begin our responsibility to stockholders right there." How Inventory Was Taken. The most expert accountants and appraisers to be had were put at the task. Their labors lasted over eight months. Their report and its publication by the company marks an epoch in finance. It began by recommending an adjustment of the difference between the appraised and book values by a charge of $5,559,059 against surplus. Book values of securities held were reduced to market values, bad and doubtful accounts were "charged off," an allowance of $2,000,000 was made for "depreciation," another of $500,000 for "reserve," and so on, until the old surplus of $18,867,000 came down to $5,136,000. It required courage, the publication of this statement to stockholders, saying in effect: "The property of your company has been revalued: the surplus isn't nineteen millions, as you have been led to believe, but five millions," but it was the truth, and President Vail did not finch. "Accuracy and publicity," he declared, was essential. "The stockholder has a right to know. The shares of this company are scattered from one end of the Union to the other. This is more than a private corporation. It is a great national enterprise. The public is entitled to the facts." The report was ordered published forthwith. Financiers of the old school and speculators generally were aghast. What would happen? Would the bottom drop out of Western Union when the shareholders realized that their property was worth $13,000,000 less than they had supposed? But the amazing thing happened. The stock went up and stayed up. The public had responded to this remarkable display of frankness and confidence; to the new motto, "Accuracy and Publicity." The full significance of the action of the new board is stated conclusely by Harper's Weekly in these words: "Is this policy of publicity and of open-handed dealing with shareholders and public the forerunner of a similar movement on the part of other big corporations? Certainly it is to be hoped that it is. In the case of these big companies, dependent upon patronage and doing business under public franchise, can there be any question of the right of the people to know? "That right is being recognized. It is recognized now in this epocalect on the part of the telephone and telegraph interests. It is the dawn of a new era in corporation finance." Timelliness. All measures of reformation are effective in exact proportion to their timeliness; partial decay may be cut away and cleansed; incipient error corrected; but there is a point at which corruption can no more be stayed, nor wandering recalled. It has been the manner of modern philanthropy to remain passive until that precise period, and to leave the sick to perish, and the foolish to stray, while it spent itself in frantic exertions to raise the dead, and reform the dust—Ruskhn. CORN IS KING OF THE CROPS Secretary of Agriculture Makes Annual Report. BEST YEAR FOR TOBACCO GROP. Value Of Agricultural Products For Past Twelve Months Reaches $8,926,000,000 — Cereal Crops Equal Grand Total Of 5,140,896,000 Bushels—High Cost Of Living Receives Considerable Attention In Annual Statement. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Nothing short of omniscience can grasp the value of farm products of this year, is the statement of the Secretary of Agriculture in his annual report for 1910, just published. At no time in the world's history has a country produced farm products within one year with a value reaching $8,926,000,000, which is the value of the agricultural products of this country for 1910. The value of farm products from 1899 to the present year has been progressive without interruption. If the value of the products of 1899 is placed at 100, the value of this year is 189, or almost double the value for the census year 11 years ago. "During this period of unexamined agricultural production, a period of 12 years, during which the farmers of this country have steadily advanced in prosperity and wealth, and in economic independence, in intelligence, and a knowledge of agriculture, the total value of farm products is $79,000,-000,000." The corn crop of 3,121,381,000 bushels exceeds that of the record year, 1906, and is greater than the average crop of the preceding five years by 14 per cent. While the value of this corn crop is below that of 1905 and also of 1908, its amount belongs to stories of magic. It can hardly he recognized as less than $1,500,000,000, a sum sufficient to cancel the interest-hearing debt of the United States, buy all of the gold and silver mined in all of the countries of the earth in 1909, and still leave to the farmers a little pocket money. Other Crops In General. The value of the hay crop is about $720,000,000, an amount which has been exceeded but once, and that in 1907; it is 12 per cent. above the average of the preceding five years. The production of spring and winter wheat is 691,767,000 bushels, or substantially the average of the preceding five years, whereas the value is about $625,000,000, or 7.6 per cent, above the five-year average. Easily the fifth crop in point of value is oats, the value of which this year is $380,000 or 12 per cent, above the average of the five preceding years. In quantity the oats crop this year is magnificent. For the second time in the history of this country the oats crop exceeds 1,000,000 bushels, the precise estimate standing at 1,096,306,000 bushels, or 22 per cent, greater than the average of the five preceding years. Next in order of value is the potato crop, which has been exceeded only in two or three former years. The preliminary estimate of the department is 328,787,000 bushels, or $ 8 per cent. above the average of the preceding five years. Beet sugar production in 1910 will about equal that of 1500, say 512,000 short tons. Its factory value is reckoned at $51,000,000, and the factory value of cane sugar at about $28,000,000, an amount which has been exceeded in four years. FATAL FIRE IN HOTEL. A Woman Dead and Daughter Dying In Poughkeepsie. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. (Special).—One woman is dead and another fatally burned as the result of a fire which destroyed the Thompson House, a fashionable boarding place. A score of other boarders were forced to flee to the streets in scanty apparel. Mrs. Susan Jenkins, aged 76, and her daughter, Louise, aged 26, were memned in by the flames in their room on the fourth floor. Mrs. Jenkins died soon after being taken to the streets by the firemen, while the daughter is dying in the Vassar Hospital. The fire started in the furnace room. Recluse Burned To Death Caldwell, Ohio (Special).—Mrs. Minerva Williams, $5 years old, a recluse, was burned to death in a fire that consumed her home. 15 miles southwest of here. Neighbors found her charred body in the ruins. Mrs. Williams, it was rumored, had $5,000 in currency concealed in the house, and it is believed that thieves who robbed her set fire to the house. The coroner of Noble county is investigating. Population Of the Dukotas. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Population statistics of the Thirteenth Census were issued by the Census Bureau Wednesday for the following States: North Dakota, 577,056, an increase of 257,910 or 80.8 per cent. over 219,146 in 1000. The increase from 1890 to 1000 was 136,427, or 74.7 per cent. South Dakota, 583,888, an increase of 182,318 or 45.4 per cent. over 401,570 in 1000. The increase from 1890 to 1000 was 72,762 or 22.1 per cent. Bradstreet's says: The approach of the holiday season, seasonably cold weather throughout a wide area of the country and good prices for cotton at the South are the stimulating features in general trade at present. With few exceptions jobbing trade in holiday goods is reported good, while staple lines continue to record only fair results from current demand. At some leading markets trade, aside from the exceptions noted, is rather spotted. In most sections the dry weather ruling is a bar to fullest activity in heavy footwear and rubber goods which would be benefited by snow or rainy conditions. Relatively best reports as to current trade come from parts of the West and the South where past free-cotton marketing has liberated a considerable amount of money. Collections, which rule from slow to good, are relatively best at the South for the above reason. In industrial lines the changes noted are few. Wholesale Markets NEW YORK. — Wheat spot firm; No. 2 red, 97% c. elevator and 97% f. o. b. alloat; No. 1 Northern Duluth, 118% f. o. b. alloat. Corn spot firm; No. 2 new, 52½ c. f. o. b. to arrive. Futures market was firmer on covering and higher cash markets, closing unchanged to 1½ c. net higher. December closed 55½ c. bid; May, 55@55½, closed 55½ c. bid. Oats spot firm; standard white 38½ c. No. 2, 39½ c. No. 3, 38½ c. No. 4, 37½. Futures market was without transactions, closing at ¼@ % c. net higher. December closed 38½ c. May, 40½ c. July, 39½ all bld. Receipts, 33,550 bu.; shipments, 4,456. Eggs — Pennsylvania and nearby hennery, white, fancy, 55c.; do, gathered, white, 40 @ 50; do, hennery, brown, fancy, 45 @ 47; do, gathered, brown, 40 @ 43; fresh gathered, extra first, 37 @ 38; do, first, 34 @ 36; do, seconds, 28 @ 32; refrigerator, special marks, fancy, in local storage, 25 @ 12 @ 26; do, first, 24 @ 12 @ 26; do, first, 24 @ 12 @ 25; do, seconds, 23 @ 24. Poultry, alive, quiet. Western chickens, 11 % 12 % 12 c.; fowls, 12 @ 12; turkeys, 12 @ 10; dressed, easy; Western chickens, 10 @ 16 % 12; do, fowls, 12 @ 17; do, turkeys, 16 @ 22. PHILADELPHIA. — Wheat 1 % 2 c. higher; contract grade No. 2 red in export elevator, 93 @ 93 % 12. Oats firm; No. 2, white natural, 38 @ 38 % 12. Butter weak; extra Western creamery, 33 c.; do, nearby prints, 34 c. Eggs, 2c. higher; Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts, f. c., 3c. at mark; do, current receipts, in returnable cases, 35 at mark; Western firsts, f. e., 37 at mark; do, current receipts, f. e., 35 at mark. Cheese firm, New York full creams, fancy, September, 15% c.; do, October, 14% @ 15; fair to good, 14@ 14%. Live poultry steady, fowls, 12@ 14% c.; old roosters, 10% @ 11%; spring chickens, 12@ 14% 2; ducks, 14@ 15; turkeys, 18@ 19; guese, 13@ 14. BALTIMORE—Wheat—No. 2 red Western, 55% c.; contract, 96% 2. No. 3 red, 93% c.; steamer No. 2 red, 91% c.; Steamer No. 2 red Western, 91% c.; The closing was strong, Spot, 96% c.; December, 96% 1; January, 97% 2; February, 98% 2. Corn — Sales of cargoes yellow Southern on grade were made at 51% c. for yellow or mixed and of steamer mixed at 50c., while several hundred bushels of yellow on the wharf brought 51c. Oats — No. 2 white, 38c.; standard white, 37% @ 37%; No. 3 white, 37% @ 37%; No. 4 white, 36% @ 37%. Butter — Creamery fancy, 31% @ 32; creamy choice, 29 @ 29½%; creamy good, 27 @ 28%; creamy imitation, 22 @ 24%; creamy prints, 32 @ 33%; creamy blocks, 30 @ 33. Eggs — Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby firsts, 35%; Western firsts, 35; West Virginia firsts, 34; Southern firsts, 33; Guinea eggs, 17 @ 18. Dressed Poultry — Turkeys, choice, 18 @ 19c.; fair to good, 17 @ 18; rough, and poor, 14 @ 15. Chickens — Choice, young, 14c.; old and mixed, 13; old roosters, 10. Ducks, 14 @ 15c. Geese — Nearby, 13 @ 14c.; Western and Southwestern, 12 @ 13. Live Stock CHICAGO—Cattle—Beavers. $4.50 @7.50; Texas steers. $4.20@5.40; Western steers. $4.25@6.40; stock- ers and feeders. $2.30@5.75; cows and heifers. $2.25@6.20; calves, $7 @9. Hogs—Light, $6.85@7.30; mixed, $6.00@7.37½; heavy, $6.90@7.35; rough, $6.90@7.05; good to choice heavy, $7.65@7.35; pigs, $6.40@7; bulk of sales, $7.10@7.30. 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Johnson is secretary of the local branch, while Mr. Marchand is in charge of the Young Men's Christian association work at Howard university. 1 They are enthusiastic over the great work accomplished at the convention and especially at the extreme cordinality shown the colored delegates, eighteen in number, from all parts of the United States. Mr. Johnson said, "We were received as a man and a brother." This was never more fully experienced by any group of colored men attending such a convention. "The president of the convention," continued Mr. Johnson, "made the following comment: 'Wonderful unity! Men of many Christian churches, of many nations, of different races—white, black, yellow, red—of different classes socially, educationally, etc., and yet not a jar of discord.' This fully characterizes this great gathering of representatives from every section of the American continent with representatives from the remote parts of the earth." A number of the colored J. B. men present were trained secretaries who give their entire time to Young men's Christian association work. Mr. Moorland has, with Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hunton, been the very backbone of the Young Men's Christian association cause at the nation's capital. The $100,000 building is slowly but surely nearing completion. It will be a monument to the untiring energy of these three men. Hampton Night at Bethel Literary. Bethel Literary and Historical society under the presidency of Professor Garnett C. Wilkinson is making a grand record this year. Hampton (Va.) institute night was recently celebrated with most appropriate exercises. The Hampton society in Washington, of which Mr. F. D. Lee is president, arranged to have Principal Frissell of Hampton present as the chief speaker. Dr. Frissell's address was full of sound educational advice and was received with enthusiasm by the large audience. President Thickfield of Howard university introduced Dr. Frissell in an appropriate speech, telling of the great educational strides Hampton has made under the administration of Dr. Frissell. Miss Eloise Bibb, superintendent of the social settlement work among colored people in Washington, gave a very interesting account of the work she is carrying on in southwest Washington. This is the center of Negro population of the nation's capital, and Miss Bibb has proved herself to be the Jane Addams of the race in the excellent manner that she is conducting her work. Other speakers were Professor W. T. B. Williams and Major R. R. Moten, both of Hampton. Professor Moten is field agent of the Slater educational fund. Major Moten is commandant of Hampton. The musical part of the program included numbers by the Hampton institute glee club and the Howard university orchestra. After the educational meeting a banquet was served at Martín's cafe. Mr. F. D. Lee acted as toastmaster. Two other meetings of Bethel were quite noteworthy. Also Professor L. M. Hershaw of the United States land office, formerly one of the editors of the Horizon, delivered a very scholarly address on Joan of Arc. Mr. Hershaw is a deep student of French history and gave to the audience the benefits of his years of research study of that attractive and romantic figure in European history. Business night at Bethel was held on the 29th, Hon. R. R. Horner, one W. SIDNEY PITTMAN. of the leading colored lawyers of the District of Columbia and member of the school board, made the address of the evening. It was a masterly effort and showed that Mr. Horner was fully in sympathy with the movement to advance the facilities for business education for the colored children of Washington. W. Sidney Pittman, the "big architect," has returned from a southern trip. Mr. Pittman was on the recent "Booker Washington trip" through North Carolina. He has just finished the design for the new Carnegie library at Montgomery, Ala., Mr. Pittman's old home. Other structures recently designed by Mr. Pittman include buildings for the Kentucky state normal at Frankfort, Ky.; buildings for Dr. James E. Shepard's great training school at Durham, N. C.; an office building for colored business and professional men at Greensboro, N. C., and several colored churches in various southern states. He is winning a national reputation as an architect A business high school for the colored youth of Washington will, it is predicted, soon be obtained. Dr. W. Bruce Evans, principal of Armstrong Manual Training school, now the center for training along business lines, is a strong supporter of the movement to promote business education among the colored youth. Besides the address of Mr. Horner addresses were also made by several of Washington's leading colored business men. The glee club of Armstrong Manual Training school rendered some very appropriate selections. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler's Activity: Auditor For the Navy Ralph W. Tyler has a prize of $50 for essay writ- ter has a prize of ing to colored student members of junior and senior classes in American colleges. The conditions which govern the competition are as follows: M. H. H. H. First-All competitors must be colored students, bona fide juniors and seniors in attendance at some American college. Second-Essay Second—Essay must not exceed R. R. HORNER, ESQ. 4,000 words, must be typewritten on but one side of paper twelve inches by ten inches, with a margin to the left of the page at least one inch. No essay must in any case bear the name of the competitor. Each essay, however, should bear a number. This same number should be written on an envelope within which is a sheet of paper bearing the name, college and postoffice address of the contestant. The whole, essay and envelope, should be forwarded to Professor Kelly Miller not later than March 1, 1911. Third—The subject of the essay contest for 1911 will be "The Negro's Place In The Present Industrial Development of the South." Fourth—Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols, Judge R. H. Terrell and Dr. R. R. Wright Jr. will be the judges. Those intending to take part in the contest should send their names to Professor Kelly Miller, Howard university, Washington, before Jan. 1, 1911. Educational Center in West Virginia. The fact that students from ten states of the Union are in attendance at the West Virginia Colored institute this term is sufficient evidence to show that the institution is measuring up to its opportunities as an educational center. Africa is also represented among the 250 students on the roll. The facilities for literary and industrial development are far in advance of those of last year, and students are given every opportunity for individual advancement. 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All Checks, Money Orders and Crafts should be made payable to The Afro-American Co. MD. PHONE 6891 W. G. & P. PHONE, ST. PAUL 8864 M. Nobody will place a higher estimate upon us than we place upon ourselves. Stop talking about our failures and talk a little about our successes. It will help some other fellow to get a hump on himself. We congratulate the Amsterdam News on having reached its first annual birthday. It is a most promising youngster and bids fair for a long and useful life. May it continue to grow fat, ragged and sassy. We also congratulate New York City on having within its midst so promising a newspaper, and express the hope that it will give it the proper support. If it does it will help the city as well as the paper. Churches help the race to improve along all lines. The first church in the wilderness was a pretty costly affair, and the people were very poor, did not even have bread to eat, but nobody found fault with the cost of the church. Judas was one of the fellows that found fault with things of that kind, and, well he went out and hung himself. A good many Republicans will be hunting for jobs after next March. But few of them will be Afro-Americans. The last election played havoc with a good many prominent folks down in Washington, and tuere will be a good many statesmen out of jobs after the idees of March. "Beware of the idees of March!" It is said that President Taft is contemplating the name of Senator Rayner for the Supreme Bench. If this is so then there is little hope for the Negro to get any kind of justice, at least as far as Senator Rayner can control. We never did think any too much of President Taft, and will think less of him if he appoints Rayner. Negroes are being lynched in the Southern States for almost any old thing now-a-days, and, there is absolute no comment made on it. From big scare head lines the thing has dwindled down to a half-dozen or a dozen lines at most. Two Negroes were lynched in Alabama for robbing a barn and out houses. Of course they conjected, but to whom it is no stated. They all contess, that is according to the newspapers. Ain't there any courts down that way? The First Branch City Council passed the "Segregation ordinance" just as we expected it would do; it is well on it way through the Second Branch, and it will then be up to Mayor Mahool to sign or veto. Which will he do? In view of his many utterances when addressing Afro-American assemblies in this city, will he stultify himself by signing it? Maybe he will, as it is ex. pected that he will receive further favors from the Democratic party at some time, and then again he may be a candidate for re election. However, we hope he will refer the matter to the City Solicitor and then have the courage of a man and refuse to sign so outrageous a proposition. Last week a small institution in the Northwestern section of the city, called the Penny Savings Bank, failed and the State Bank Examiner closed its doors. Now we are going to hear the pessimist cry out, "It will throw the race back ten years more." Well we rather think not, for this little bank did not throw us ten years ahead, and why should it throw us ten years back. It was a small institution and was badly managed that was all. We hear of white banks failing every week or so, but we have got to hear the first white man say than any of these failures, huge as some of them are, throwing the white race back not so much as ten days. Stop growling and start another bank, and if that fails start another. Get the right kind of men behind these propositions and we will have fewer failures. A LESSON TO LEARN. Gradually but surely the country over, the Negro will have to learn that he must provide all things needful and otherwise for himself and people. More and more are we being circumscribed in almost everything and in every direction. There is hardly a week passes but we do not read in some race journal of a new proscription, or one that had not been heard or thought of before, and in places where one would least expect it. In New York, it is hardly possible for a Negro to get a respectable seat in many theatres. This is true throughout the South, but who would look for it: these latter days to get respectable accommodations on the outgoing ocean steamers, while years ago such proscription would have been unheard of. It is hard for Negroes to get respectable accommodations in hotels in many Northern cities. Why is all this proscription in these days when Negryes are more able than formerly to pay for what they want? The answer is not hard to find. The Southern obligarchy has, with the persistence of a better cause, gone everywhere and everywhere it has gone spewed out its venom against the Negro, until one can hardly go anywhere in this country or in Europe that he does not find proscription staring him in the face. The South is indeed wreaking its vengeance against the Negro. Cuba, where under Spanish rule, every man had the same rights and privileges, under American rule race prejudice holds sway until in almost every section of the island the black Cuban has almost as hard a time as he has in this country. In Central America, especially in Panama, since the United States commenced to build the Panama Canal, American prejudice has made its appearance until conditions are almost as bad there as in some parts of the United States, although the larger part of the people are of dark skin. In this city during the past week the representatives of three large religious bodies have been trying to get together, but notwithstanding the fact that each and all of them profess to be followers of Him who preached the Sermon on the Mount, yet race prejudice will in all probability prevent them from getting together. What is to be done under these adverse circumstances? There is only one solution, and that is the Negro must get together and as we said at the beginning of this article, provide everything the Negro needs, from church to theatre; from hat to shoes; from roof to cellar; from Monday morning until Saturday night, all he waits and all he needs. Of course it will be sometime before we will be able to do so, but in the meantime we can commence the good work by starting in a small way these different enterprises, and it we should have a failure once in a while, that should make no material difference, we should try and try again. The only real failure is the failure to try again. "WHY NOT QUIT TREATING HIM AS A'PROBLEM?' The opposition to relief from the Negro in politics has come from Baltimore, where the Negro question has at last begun to poen, and to pinch in two tender spots — the home surrounding and the financial values of property. The s mpathy of the State goes out to Baltimore in her sad plight. The News has no hope for solution by the West ordinance. The News has proved that Negro disfranchisement has solved the same question in the South. The News does not approve the Wilson law plan of Negro disfranchisement. Is it possible that The News regrets its opposition to the Straus amendment. Our esteemed contemporary is entitled to credit for its intelligent and progressive stand on other questions, and we yet hope to see a radical change in its former attitude on Negro franchise in consonance with the published results of its own investigations.—Rockville Sentinel. "Whenever an honest plan to keep ignorance or vice from the polls is advanced The News will be found supporting it. For several reasons we have been opposed to making the Negro submit to an educational test which was not applied to white men, one of them being that the law prohibits that sort of discrimination. For the same reason we have argued against the effort to create by city ordinance a pale in an American city within which people must live. "The News' attitude on the Negro question has been frequently misunderstood. It has been difficult to discuss the question even without offending many persons who seem to think that a newspaper which does not see how the Negro, as a Negro, can be disfranchised or how property rights guaranteed him under the Constitution of the United State can be taken away from him is espousing the cause of the Negro as opposed to the white man. Of course, this is not a hair statement. The News does feel sympathy for the race, but is also keenly appreciative of the difficulty presented in the counties where it constitutes a large element of the population. But we are convinced that a condition precedent to alleviation of the evils is frank recognition and acceptance of this great responsibility and great burden, and a discontinuance of efforts to get free of it by tricks, by quack remedies or by deliberate evasion of the law. "With or without the vote, we cannot afford to have in our midst, living with us, coming into closer and closer contact, a race which is permitted steadily to deteriorate. Unless the Negro is lifted up he will drag the white man down. The idea of sending him away, of segregating him, of getting free of him by denying him the vote or by pushing him out of sight into the alleys and byways is an idle dream. — The Evening News. Neither of our contemporaries have struck the right point. We could wish that the whole matter could be left to the common sense and the judgment of the people. We wish it could be taken out of the hands of the politicians for all time and that the newspapers would let it alone, if this could be so, in less than one year there would be no Negro problem anywhere in this country. It is related of a small boy that he had a sore finger, having hurt it in some way. He found that this finger brought him a great deal of sympathy, and every once in a while he, would purposely strike it against something and then cry. The result was that some one would sympathize with him and he would get a piece of cake, pie or something else. This is just the case with the South and the Democratic party. The Negro question is the only question that keeps them prominently before the people of this country. They are like the little boy, always crying out with their Negro problem. The Negro is a man, and as a man he is entitled to all the rights and privileges of any other man, and when this is accorded him as it will be, sometime in the future then every man will be ready to acknowledge that a wrong had been committed which should have been righted long ago. Quit all this proscription and race hatred, let the Democratic party become a same party, keep the whole thing out of politics, treat the Negro as you would any other man and let it go at that. Then if the Negro cannot prove himself to be the man he ought, then do the next best thing and remove him to the jungles of Africa where he would rightfully belong. OXFORD NOTES. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Oxford, Md., Dec. 8.—Revival services were well attended at the local chnres Sunday. Rev. J. E. A. Johns district superintendent of the Centreville district, preached at Epworth M. E. church Sunday night. Rev. Jose Angulo, of Woodland, Md., preached at Wayman A. M. E. church, Sunday night. Will Address Bethel Literary. Washington, D. C., Dec. S.-Dr. J. E. Shepard, president of the National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C., has been invited to address Bethel Literary and Historical Association on "Education in the South." An Agreement Reached Between Representative Of Both Fations In Norfolk, Va. Local members of the Order of Elks are jubilant over the agreement made at Norfolk, Va., a few days ago by representatives of the various factions to bury their hatchets and work together. Those who participated in the peace conference were Grand Exalted Ruler J. Frank Wheaton, of New York; Past Grand Exalted Ruler James E. Mills, of Norfolk! J. Finley Wilson, of the Norfolk Journal and Guide; J. W. Patterson, of Washington; Giles B. Jackson, of Richmond, Va., and others. The new turn of affairs is especially gratifying to the members of the Order, as only a few weeks ago, Dr. Mills entered suit against the Order in the Federal Court, at Richmond, claiming damages in the sum of $5,000. The new agreement is supposed to end the differences which have kept the Order rent in twain for the past four years. This means that an united host will gather at the Grand Lodge session; which will be held at Boston, Mass., next August. Past Exalted Ruler G. W. F. McMechen, Past Grand Organizer Wm. Lewis, Exalted Ruler Lewis E. Williams, Secretary Nelson Price and other members of Morumental Lodge expressed themselves as being much pleased with the peace agreement. GRAND LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS At the sixty-second annual session of the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge, F. & A. Masons, of Maryland, the following officers were elected: Most Worshipful Thomas A. Jones Grand Master; William E. Fletcher of Anuapolis, Grand Senior Warden; J. S. Hardy, Grand Junior Warden, A. L. Bunting, Grand Treasurer; Joshua Robinson, Grand Sec. retary. Officers will be installed on Wednesday evening, December 21. Dr. Ernest Lyon, former American Minister to Liberia, preached last Sunday morning at 11 A. M. to an overflowing congregation in the main auditorium of the John Wesley M. E. Church. His discourse was based upon the words of Elijah to Naaman, the Syrian leper. His sermon was suggested by the Federation Commission in session in Baltimore for union of Methodism. He said, among other things, that the benefits which one received from a service, especially of a religious character, depended solely upon the frame of mind in which the worshipper was found. Benefits were no more dependent upon the dispenser of the Word than the perfect cure of a patient upon the sole advice of the physician. The co-operation of both is necessary to produce results. The advice of the prophet would have amudunted to nothing without the co-operation of the leper. This is apparent from a study of the narrative which is replete with interest and useful lessons to a material age. "A comparison of the characters of the two men—the principals in the narrative—is full of interest. Neither had anything in common with the other. They differed in essentials, in race identity, in religion, in nationality and in politics. Elisha belonged to a conquered race, and at this particular time was a political dependent of the King of Syria. These facts made it difficult for Naaman, sick as he was, to accept relief from the hands of Elisha, a priest whose traditions were so entirely different from his own and the institutions of his people. His condition, thus disclosed, by reason of race and other prejudices, rendered him an object of pity and sympathy rather than of criticism and of scorn. PREJUDICE A WORLD BARRIER. "Prejudice is universal. It is among the greatest barriers to the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ. It is the grest sin of the age. Its painful effects are seen and felt everywhere. Mankind finds it the most difficult sin to eradicate from his natural constitution. All kinds of excuses are made, not only by "publican and sinner," but by the teacher of Christian ethics for its existence. It is, beyond doubt, the most stubborn element with That women, aside from their duties in the home, can render invaluable service for the public health and along other lines making for civic betterment are among the reasons set forth in a circular, issued by the Woman's Suffrage League, telling why women should be given the right to vote. The circular follows, in part: We are forever being told that the place of woman is in the home. Well, so be it. But what do we expect of her in the home? Merely to stay in the home is not enough. She is a failure unless she does certain things for home. She must make the home minister, as far as her means allow, to the health and welfare, moral as well as physical, of her family, and especially of her children. She, more than anyone else, is held responsible for what they become. She is responsible for the cleanliness of her house. She is responsible for the wholesomeness of the food. She is responsible for the children's health. She, above all, is responsible for their morals, for their sense of truth, of honesty and decency, for what they turn out to be. She can clean her own rooms, but if the neighbors are allowed to live in fifth, she cannot keep her rooms from being filled with bad airs and smells, or from being infested by vermin. She can cook her food well, but if the dealers are permitted to sell poor food, unclean milk or stale eggs, she cannot make the food wholesome for her children. She can care for her own plumbing and her refuse, but if the plumbing in the rest of the house is unsanitary, if garbage accumulate and the halls and stairs are leit dirty, she cannot protect her children from the sickness and infection that these conditions bring. which the Holy Spirit has to contend. And while some victories have been won, along some lines, nevertheless it must be confessed that the monster still reigns and refuses to be dethroned. It has assumed such proportions, not only in the world, but in the church, as to alarm the thoughtful and the orthodox, and to surround the semi-skeptical with with an atmosphere of scorn and contempt for those who profess to follow the example of Christ, but who are still victims to its influence. "Segregation is apparent everywhere. Not only in State but in Church. Not only in the United States but even in Africa, the natural habitat of the black man. In the British colony of Sierre Leone, the whites have vacated the valleys, leaving them to the blacks, while they have escaped to the mountains." This method obtains throughout that vast continent, wherever the Anglo-Saxon and Teuton are found. It also obtains in many of the centers in Europe as it relates to the Jewish race. Everywhere one goes he finds the existence of the underdog. In England, it is the Irish; in Europe, it is the Jew, and in the United States, it is the colored man. As it was in the beginning, so will it always be. A STRANGE COINCEDENCE. "It does seem strange that while the city fathers of Baltimore are having under advisement at this time, a measure which seeks to deprive free men, black and white, of their constitutional right to live and own property anywhere they can, that the Church fathers of the Methodist denomination should also be considering, in this city at the same time, measures looking towards the federation and organic union of all Methodists bodies among white people in the United States, and consequently among all white people wherever Methodism is planted. We, who are somewhat concerned; can only hope that the spirit of Christ may prevail, and that the Church will set the State an example by wisdom of its course. THE BLACK MAN AGAIN. "As the deliberations of the Church Commission; for good reason we on the government and then not have representation. He says so in many words that this country belongs to the white man, but he is mistaken. It belongs to us all. I really think he had in mind that he was going to talk to a lot of school boys and girls. My people did not go into fits over his address, and I am glad that they did not. He is ready to say that the Negroes of Arkansas said that they did not want to vote. The truth of it is, that we are willing to contest for every privilege enjoyed by any other man in this common country, and if because they are in authority take things away from us, it will not be done without a protest. Let my people work and do something. We have been calling on the Lord for years, and I want that we shall continue and at the same time we talk to the Lord to answer the prayers we send up to Him. I do not mean to fight, but I do mean that we should contest for every inch of ground. The Negroes voting has given to us a John E. Bush, who illus an important position in connection with land and money. He is a member of our race. Then it was voting that gave to us W. T. Vernon, who is to soon be succeeded by Hon. J. C. Napier, a man's whose name must go on all the money. All the good things with few exceptions which have been handed to our people, are because, they vote. I am of the opinion that Brother Taft, never would have given us anything, but he had to look around and see what the Negro represented when he made some few appointments, and I desire to thank him for them. I desire to say to our white friends in the south, that they were able to hold me down in slavery years ago, and I am almost ready to pass off of the stage. But me and General Grant fought for this day, and now that we have won, it is our sons who are not going to give it up by just some man saying you are best fitted for the farm. We are going on the farm if we want it, and then we are going anywhere else. They may say where we shall ride in the street cars, on the steam wagons, but I will bet my hat to a ginger cake, that our boys coming on today are going to see the real value in the vote, and they are going to vote and vote until Jim Crowism will be a thing of the past. Vote gives a race or nation, individual power, and we know it, and we are going to ask for just a little power. We do not want to be beggars, and a people will be considered nothing but beggars as long as they are without power, without protection. I say this in love to others. Now next week there will be some happenings. I think Hon. Chas, Banks will be elected secretary and treasurer of the Masonic Benefit Association. The officers will be elected and telegraphed to the Afro-American Ledger, so that we will come as near having them as any other paper in the country. I have said enough for this week. suppose, were held under cover, the only chance for information, therefore, is through the press. The press announced that the black man is the barrier to organic union. Enough of the deliberations of the secret session, it appears, was heard by representatives of the press, to indicate that "the ancient Negro prejudice is the backbone of contention still, and will prevent any coming together of the Methodist bodies." "Can this be true?" If this is true, then the three hundred thousand communicants and the adherents in the Methodist Episcopal Church should receive it ex-cathedra. THE BLACK MAN THE WEDGE IN 1845 "In 1845, the black man was the wedge, which dissolved the union, bringing into existence the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Will the black man now in 1910, after an interval of 65 years, assume the role of a stumbling block in the way of family reunion? Will he consent to remain where his presence is the occasion for constant family troubles? Can nothing of an humiliating nature, continually occurring, arouse his self-respect? Has the Methodist Episcopal Church, which has fostered, educated and protected him for 65 years, at a great sacrifice and expense, no claim upon his consideration or even his gratitude? If, by mutual understanding, withdrawing from the union as now constituted, in a peaceful and honrable way, will relieve his benefactors from continual embarrassments among their own race and people, then bring about the reunion of mother and father, will the children show good sense and judgment by hesitating to do what might bring about that happy event? May not the children abuse the patience of their parents, and so invite upon themselves a condition which might discredit them, if they are not already discredited in the estimation of their fellows. These are more or less serious questions, which ought to arrest the attention of the three hundred thousand communicants and true adherents in the mother Church. of the Methodist persuasion in the United States of America." The funeral of Mrs. Margaretta Johnson, who died on Dec. 6, took place from her late home; 1206 Jefferson street; on Friday afternoon. ATHLETIC NOTES Edited by W. A. Giles, Physical Instructor At The C. H. S. The High School team is again taking up basket ball practice after a cessation of two or three weeks. Only two of last years regulars have come out for practice. An enthusiastic bunch of new boys are showing up well and Captain Shipley hopes to build up a smoothly working machine. Three or four games are already scheduled and negotiations are being made for others. The Dunbar Athletic team is still working hard and is showing some classy form. Opposing teams had better keep an eye on this bunch. The colored schools of Washington have organized an athletic league for all the gradea. Baltimore ought not be behind in such matters. Do not give up your out-door recreation just because winter has come. If you cannot enjoy tennis, boating, bass-ball, croquet, bicycling, take up horse back riding, driving, skating, coasting, tobagging or walking. The air is purer and more whole to breathe by far when the ground is covered with snow. So do not stop your recreation just when the air is most delicious and invigorating. If none of these sports appeal to you then get up a gymnastium class, basket ball team or a class in wrestling and boxing. Find some farm or reservation that will keep you away from harmful dissipation and at the same time make of you a more efficient machine. Dr. Booker T. Washington says "Nobody wants to make an investment in a sick man; nobody wants to make an investment in a sick race." If you want to do your work in the best way and have the salary invested in your services, store up a surplus of health and vitality. Be even bubbling over with animal spirits. But that is looking at it only from a selfish standpoint. In a larger sense every man or woman owes to his family, his church and his state, the debt of being healthy happy and efficient. Both happiness and efficiency are based primarily on health. Is the colored man inferior? Dr. C. W. Birnie, a colored physician writing in the Journal of the National Medical Association (Oct.-Dec.) made a study of Negro mortality in 28 cities of the United States. He found that the death rate for Negroes was from one to two and sixty-two one hundredths time the death rates for whites, living in the same cities with them. Why should a colored man look at his white neighbor and be compelled to think himself weaker and in every way physically the white man's inferior? Or if you prefer, why should a colored man be compelled to acknowledge himself weaker materially and mentally than the white man? The white man has always said that physically the Negro was his inferior. Dr. birney says that the higher death rate is caused by the greater ignorance and poverty among the blacks. That is equivalent to saying that the Negro's mental and material inferiority is the cause. In which way do YOU acknowledge YOURSELF the inferior of the white man? Look closely at yourself and see where you are not up to the standard, then come up. 一 REV. W. J. BYRD. Darlington, Md., Dec. 7.-Rev. W. J. Byrd, pastor of Union M. E. Church, has been called to the pastorate of a strong church in North Carolina. Rev. Byrd was born in that State in 1870, and was educated at Livingstone College and Lincoln University. He will not definitely decide whether or not to accept until next spring. Do Your Christmas Shopping EARLY EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES By Miss M. Edyth Cooper, Editor. Mrs. E. J. Truxon Asso. Ed. Address all contributions to Editor 1216 Druid Hill ave. or to this office The John F. Goucher Chapter of Ames Memorial has a large and enthusiastic membership. Every Sunday afternoon the lecture room of this church is crowded with young people. The programs rendered are interesting and helpful. This means that the officers of this chapter are doing efficient work for the Epworth League and the Kingdom The pastor, Rev. D. D. Turpeau, the cabinet meetings and gives the president, Mr. Henry Johnson, the benefit of his experience in League work. This active interest manifested by the pastor means much for the life and growth of the chapter. Mr. J. H. Valentine, the Junior League Superintendent at Ames Church and is now ill at a hospital His condition is improved however and we hope for his speedy recovery What is really needed in this day and time is not a new gospel, but the putting into practice of the old gospel. Rev. C. G. Cummings, pastor of Asbury Church, will speak at the League hour of the N. M. Carroll Chapter of Sharp St. Memorial Church next Sunday. Some people seem to labor under the delusion that if a church has large numbers it need not put the emphasis upon religion. Numbers and piety do not go together; and real strength has no relation at all to numbers. Spiritual power is the measure of the strength, valve and permanency of the church. Miss Louise Anderson, of Morgan College will render several musical selections at the League service of the W. C. Thompson Chapter of Whatcoat Church next Sunday. The following Sunday, the Choral Study Club of this city under the direction of Miss Constantia B. Brown, will render the Holy City at the League hour of this chapter. A good rule: Let go of the things that vex and hamper and hold on to those that make the heart happy the hands skillful and eager the feet jubilant and the soul hopeful and strong. The mission study class of the W. G. Thompson Chapter, meets every Thursday evening at 1216 Druid Hill avenue. Epworthians interested in this phase of the second department are invited to attend. --- METHODIST PASTORS ARE ANXIOUS The last General Conference of the M. E. Church ordered the Bishops to hold Mid-year Conferences where they held annual conferences. For the first time this order will be carried out within the bounds of of the Washington Conference on next Monday. Bishop Anderson, who will preside at the Washington Conference; to be held in Lynchburg, Va., March 22nd, has called all the ministers to meet in Sharp St. Church, Monday at 1 P. M. The pastor are coming from all over the conference and it is expected that some important matters will come up. There will in all probability be a cabinet meeting and the most important pubits of our city will be under the cabinet's eye. At night all of the official boards and young people's organizations are called to the church and the bishop will address the Methodists of Baltimore at this meeting. The public is invited to this meeting at S.P. M. IN MEMORIAM MASON— In sad memory of my dear daughter, Maggie, who departed this life four years ago, December 12, 1906. It is hard for us to say farewell But thou, O Lord, doest all things well; It is hard so hard to say, "Thy will be done." By her mother and sister. PETERS- In sad and loving remembrance of our dear beloved mother, Lettie Peters, who died December 12, 1893, 17 years ago to day. It has been 17 years, sad and dreary years. Since we were forced to part But the memory of our mother is Still fresh within our hearts. You are not dead to us dear mother But as a star unseen Your form is ever near us Though death intrude between. By her Children. SCOTT—In sad but loving remembrance of my beloved grandmother, Margaret Scott, who passed away October 30, 1910: One month has passed, our hearts still sore As time flies on we miss her more She sleeps, we leave her in heaven to rest. The parting was painful but God knew best. By her granddaughter, Maggie Davis. ADAMS—In loving remembrances of our dear mother, Leathey Adhams who departed this year ago December 7th, 1009. The days are sad and lonely, And full of deepest woe, And for you dearest mother, The sad tears often flow Our hearts are filled with sorrow, For you, whom we loved so well We miss you. O how we miss you, With a grief too deep to tell. What happy days we one enjoyed How sweet the memories still But we live in hopes dear mother Of meeting you again By her daughters. VAN NOCKAY— In loving remembrance of our dear father, Louis B., who departed this life three years ago, December 10, 1907. The last farewell was spoken Three years ago today. Our family circle was broken When our dear father passed away Asleep in His silent graveyard; 'Neath the sod and the dew Never one moment forgotten dearest father. Our heart's idol, we still think of KNOX—Mrs. Mary Knox died at 6.25 o'clock, November 31st in the full triumph of faith at the age of 98. She was active up until one week before her death. Her funeral took place on last Friday from the residence of Mrs. Celia Bailey, 533 Laureens street. Mrs. Bailey wishes to thank the many friends for their kindness and floral designs. MUSIC SCHOOL 436 W. BIDDLE ST. Instructor of: Vocal Music, also Piano, Organ, Pedal Organ, Violin, Cornet Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo and Other Instruments HOUSES FOR SALE The Home Investment Association of fers the following Properties for sale Three story house, 1300 block Division street, price $1500. Three story house, 200 block. Dolphin street, price $2000. Three story house Argyle avenue near Pitcher street, price $2500. Three story house 1400 N. Carey St price $950. Two story house, 1100 block N. Carrollton Ave., price $925. Three story house 1100 block Argyle avenue, price $2000. Three story house 1100 block North Carey street, price $1350. Also houses in 1200, 1300, 1700, 1800 and 2100 and 2200 blocks Druid Hill avenue from $1350 to $2800 Collection of Rents a Specialty. Apply at the offices of The Home Investment Association 414 W. Hoffman St. C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 3523-Y. FOR RENT Handsome New Auditorium of Galilean Fishermen's Hall 409 W. Biddle Street. Seats 700, is suitable for all classes of entertainments and is convenient to all cars. Lodgerooms for rent also. Apply to Janitress for terms. Columbus Gordon, President of Joint Stock Association. FOR RENT.—$2.00 per week, 6 room house 1300 block Carroll St. near Carroll Park. Good neighbor- hood. Cheap rent. Apply 1t. STEIN, 2015 McCulloh-St. Y. M. C. A. Xmas Fair Four Nights—beginning Tuesday evening, December 13th, 1910. Very nice Christmas Articles can be had at exceptionally low prices. Supper served each evening from 6 to 10 30. Admission, Free. Mrs. Blanche Wilson, Pres. Mrs. V. S. DeBardeleben, Sec'y. Juvenile Operatta Red Riding Hood's Rescue In four beautiful Scenes under the auspices of the Ushers at Waters A. M. E. Church, Aisquith street, near Jefferson, Monday and Tuesday evenings, Dec 12th and 13th. Come and see the Great Big Wolf, Buttercups, Blue Blues with a full chorus of merry children. Beautiful Calcium Lights. Admission each night, 15 Cents. Samuel Giles. Pres.; Jas. Morgan, Vice Pres.; Arthur Barnes, Sec'y.; Syras Taylor, Treas.; Miss Mayne Woolford, Directress. Rev. D. P. Seaton, Pastor. 2t DINNER PARTY A Musical Comedy In One Act, by Ernest Purviance Benefit of the Day Nursery —AT THE— Galilean Fishermens Auditorium FRIDAY EVE., DEC. 23, 1910 Kerr's Orchestra will furnish Dance Music From 10.30-1.30 Cards of Admission 25 Cents Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, Pres. Miss Alethea Washington, Sec. The Baltimore Choral Study Club Under the direct on of Miss C. Beatrice Brown will appear at Whateoat M. E. Church Pine and Franklin Sts. Sunday December 30th at 4 30 p.m. All lovers of good music and friends of the church are invited to attend. POSITIVELY SILVER OFFERING: M. Edyth Cooper, Pres. E. L. Rev. A. Young, Pastor. The Federation of Christian Women will hold their 5th Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 18th, at Union Baptist Church, Druid Hill Avenue at 3.30 P. M. Those participating in the program will be—Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mrs. C. H. Steptenau, Mrs. Frances E. Preston, President of State Federation of Michigan and others. The President and members of all local organizations will please be present and bring their boxes. Mrs. Elinor Williams, Chalman. Miss A. Francis, Cor. Sec'y. 2t Mrs. E. J. Truxon, Pres. First Annual Girls Day Will be held at Waters A, M. E. Church, Aisquith St. near Orleans, on Sunday, Dec. 11th, under the auspices of the above named church. They solicit the patronage of their many friends and the public in general. The choir will be under the leadership of Miss jennie Mitchell assisted by Miss Jennie Fisher. In the morning at 11 A. M., Presiding Blder P. J., Jordan, will preach. In the evening at 7 o'clock a Platform Meeting will be held. OFFICERS: Miss Jennie Mitchell, Miss; Miss Helen Reed, 1st Vice; Miss Dernetta Dixon, 2nd Vice; Mrs. Helen Travers, Secretary; Miss Irene Chester, Asst. Secy'; Mrs. Mrs. Cooper, Treasurer; Mrs. M. C. Cephus, Directress; Rev. D. P. Seaton, D. D., Pastor. Use DR. CARGILL'S Preparations The season of Grip, Catarrh, and colds is now on. If you have the Grip, Bronchitis or any kind of cold, call for Dr. Cargill's Cough, Catarrh Compound. Also ask for Dr. Cargill's Dyspepsia and Indigestion Compound. These preparations may be had at any drug store. 12 3:2t Ask for Dr. Cargill's Grip and Malarial Pills also his Liver Pills. The Methodist Brotherhood of John Wesley M. E. Church, Sharp and Montgomery streets, conducted Men's Day Service last Sunday; December 4th, which was a real success. A platform meeting had been provided for 3 o'clock which was addressed by the following named brothers: Rev. Livenston, of Howard University, Washington, D. C; Bro. Geo. W. McMechen, attorney at law; Bro. James Wright, President of the Y. C. M. A., Howard University; Bro. Thos B. Smith, of Sharp Street church; Bro Jeremiah Stafford, of Ebenezer; Bro. Harry O. Will on manager of the Mutual Benefit Society; Bro. John W. Davis, of Mt. Ararat Baptist church. Bro. John J. Gross president of the Brotherhood, presided. Brotherhood, presided. Old John Wesley is still alive. Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon is pastor. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH. Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 11 A. M., Pastor's subject will be "Seed Time." 3 P. M., Special Service by the Jewel Circle, Mrs. Annie Briscoe, presiding. S P. M., Rev. N. Ross of Bewier Station will preach. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH, Chattolange, Md. Chattobeau, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10.30 A. M., Class Meeting. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.00 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor; Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. Jane Milligan, Pres. B. L. Women's Day ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH W. Saratoga Street Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. 11 A. M., Message Service Solo, Miss Stanley 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Paper by Mrs. Josephine Carroll; Solo, Mrs. D. W. Shaw, of Centennial. Echoes from Mrs. Frances E. Preston, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Love and others. Sacred Concert. 8 P. M., Paper, Mrs. Margaret Hill, Bethel A. M. E. Church; Ogan Solo, Miss Anderson, of Morgan College. Echoes from Women's Organizations of the City. WOMAN'S DAY 125 ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Pastor, 9.30 A. M., Bible Class. 11 A. M., Sermon by Mrs. Susie C. Love. 8 P. M., Address by Prominent Women and Greetings from visiting organizations. Strangers cordially welcomed. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av. Rev. James H. Jenkins. Pastor. 9.30 A. M., Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., S. S. 3.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. D. P. Seaton, D. D., of Waters A. M. E. Church. 6 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by Rev. John M. Barnes. On Sunday the 18th inst. Men's Day. All Leaders of the 12 Tribe Rally that have not reported please report. Class meeting Tuesday and Wednesday night. All are invited. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. WHATCOAT M. E.CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11. A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor to the Local Preachers and Exhorters of Baltimore City. A Mock Session of the B. M. C. Wednesday the 14th. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Miss Edyth Cooper, Pres. E. L. JOHN WESLEY M. E.CHURCH Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D., Pastor 9.30 A. M., and 2.30 P. M., S. S. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 3 P. M., Communion Service. 5 P. M., Epworth League. T. H. Lee, Pres. S P. M., A Forum Meeting will be held and discussion on all questions pertaining to humanity in general and to the Black Folks in particular will be explained. All are welcome. Edward Hughes, Supt. 1200 Drudh Hill Avenue. King's Daughters Day, Mrs. Amanda Robinson, Chairman will preside. Mrs. A. R. H. Miller will address the 5 o'clock Service of the C. Y. W. C. A. and Mrs. Nannie Gaskins will read a paper. All are invited. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. Special Men's Mass Meeting Special Men's Mass Meeting At Zion A. M. E. Church, Penna. Ave. Sunday, December 11th, at 4 P. M. Dr. L. S. Flagg, St. John's A. M. E. Church, the speaker. Good Singing. W. F. B. DeBardeleben, General Secretary. We the Stewards extend a cordial invitation to you to worship with us at St. John's A. M. E. Church, Lexington St. near Pine, on Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, Dec. 18. Our Pastor will preach a special sermon to young men subject: Do Your Best. Samuel Carroll, Sec'y of Steward Board. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School session. 6.15 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor to the Seven Wise Men. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Mine A. L. Martin A. (E. E. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6 P. M., Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor Classes—Sunday at 6 A. M.; Tuesday day, Wednesday and Thursday at 5 Herbert Frisby, Supt. Lake Albert, Providen Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11.00 A.M. Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M. Sunday School, H. W. Ebb, Sapt. 5.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor. J. Holmes, President 7.30 P.M., Quarterly Meeting and Communion Service. You are welcome at all of our services. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, Saratoga St. near Cay. Saratoga St. Neal Cay, Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D., Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor and Special Trustees Day Offering. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.45 P. M., The Allen C.E. League. 7.30 P. M. Platform Meeting by the Rosebud Circle. Brilliant speakers will address the meeting. Sunday is set for Girles Day. Mrs. M. C. Cephas, Directress. All are invited. I. F. Waters, Supt. PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, Penna. Av near Dolphin Street Rev. J. Harvey Anderson, D.D., Ph.D. Pastor. 11.00 A. M., by request of the congregation the Passor will repeat his sermon of last Sunday morning, "Balancing of the Clouds." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, Mrs. Anna Perry, Supt. 4.00 P. M., also Men's Mass Meeting under auspices of Y.M.C.A. 6 P. M., Varick Christian Endeavor Meeting. Good music and fine singing. 7.30 P. M., Preaching. ST. BARNABAS CHURCH, Biddle Street near Argyle Avenue- Choral Service Sunday Evening, Dec. 18th, At 8 o'clock. Silver Offering. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH, Parrish St. near Mulberry St Kev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Rev. Davis. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Rev. T. H. Lewis 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor 8 P. M., Rev. J. R. Richards Steward's Day. T. H. McGowan, Supt. J. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. P. C. Neal, D. D., Pastor Sunday, December 11th 11.00 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor 8 00 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor Public cordially invited. Jas. Dickerson, Church Clerk PERKINS SQ. BAPTIST CHURCH George and Ogston Streets, Rev. F. R. Williams, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor and Baptizing. 3 00 P. M., Communion service. 8 P. M., Sacred Concert given under the auspices of the Baltimore Choral Study Club who will present the "HOLY CITY IN SONG," under the direction of Miss C. Bedrice Brown; Miss Rosalia Fisher, Accompanist. Positively a Silver Offering at the Door. CHRIST'S INSTITUTION, Ensor St. near Monument, Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor Rev. G. J. Hawkes, Go-pastor 11 A.M., Preaching, subject "The Power and Authority Christ Invested in His Church." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6 30 P. M., V. C. B. Society. 8 00 P. M., Preaching, Subject: "The Gift of the Holy Spirit." Come and hear these interesting sermons. All are invited. MADISON STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Rev. L. Z. Johnson, D. D., Pastor: 11 A. M., Preaching by Pastor 3 00 P. M. Sunday School, and To Put It Mildly. "They say he has a swelled head." "I must admit that he seems to appreciate himself very much." Constipation causes many serious diseases. It is thoroughly cured by Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. One a laxative, three for cathartic. The man who thinks more of his pigs than he does of his wife and babies is the devil's idea of what a husband and father should be. For COLDS and GRIP For COLDs and GIU flaves' flicke' the aching and feverishness-curves the Cold and restores normal conditions. It's not uncompletely. 18c, 20c, and 20c all drug stores. Some Consolation. Mrs. Gramercy—My husband is anxious to get rid of me. n anxious to get rid of me. Mrs. Park—Don't cry, dear. In that case he won't haggle over the almony—Smart Set. TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA TO DRIVE AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM Take the Old Standard GROVES TASSELESS CHILL TONIC. You know what you every body showing it is simply Quinine and in a tasteless form. The Quimino drives out the mutilation for all 80 bottles. Price $60 cents. Sold by all Skied. "How does Dobber rank as a palatier, anyhow?" asked Wilbraham. "Pretty well, I guess," said Lollerby. "At the last exhibition they hung his picture higher than, any other in the place."—Harper's Weekly. SPOUN'S DISTEMPER CURE will cure any possible case of DISTEMPER, PINK EYE, and the like among horses of all ages, and prevents all others in the same stable from having the disease. Also cures chicken cholera, and dog distemper. Any good drugstreet can supply you, or send to mrs. 50 cents and $1.00 a bottle. Agents wanted. Free book. Spohn Medical Co., Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind. The Big Show. The personally conducted tourists were viewing the Egyptian pyramids; "Goodness gracious!" ejaculated Mrs. Newrocks, "it must have cost a pile of money to build them." "Surest thing you know," said Mr. Newrocks; "but don't imagine for a moment that any one tourist agency atool for all the expense—it was probably a jackpot affair!" Triumph of Optimism "How are you feeling today, uncle?" asked the robust nephew of his aged and feeble kinsman. "Pretty well, pretty well!" quavered that incurable optimist, "my rheumatiz is bothering me a good deal and my erisplilis is worse than it was yesterday, I've got a slight headache and I went down to the dentist today and had all but two of my teeth pulled, but thank heaven those two are opposite each other!" Benny on Benevolence. Benevolence is a great thing. When you have benevolence you cannot rest until you do something to make other people feel grateful to you. The other day my mamma went up into the attic to find a lot of old clothes to give to poor people who could not afford to buy any clothes for themselves. While she was hunting around she found a gold-headed cane worth $25 that grandpa had put up there 18 years ago, and forgot all about. Thus we see, dear friends, benevolence brings its own reward.—Benny. Admitted. "Women already do a lot of governing," said Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont, the brilliant suffrage leader, in an interview in New York. "Men, if they are observant and frank, admit that. "An editor, about to marry, was asked by a friend: "What prompted you, old man, to propose to Miss Dash? "The editor, who was, like all editors, extremely observant and extremely frank, answered: "Well, to tell you the truth, I think Miss Dash prompted me more than anybody else." Anything that interferes with good health is apt to keep cheerfulness and good humor in the background. A Washington lady found that letting coffee alone made things bright for her. She writes: "Four years ago I was practically given up by my doctor and was not expected to live long. My nervous system was in a bad condition. "But I was young and did not want to die so I began to look about for the cause of my chronic trouble. I used to have nervous spells which would exhaust me and after each spell it would take me days before I could sit up in a chair. "I became convinced my trouble was caused by coffee. I decided to stop it and bought some Postum. "The first cup, which I made according to directions, had a soothing effect on my nerves and I liked the taste. For a time I nearly lived on Postum and ate little food besides. I am today a healthy woman. "My family and relatives wonder if I am the same person I was four years ago, when I could do no work on account of nervousness. Now I am doing my own housework, take care of two babies—one twenty the other two months old. I am so busy that I hardly get time to write a letter, yet I do all with the cheerfulness and good humor that comes from enjoying good health. "I tell my friends it is to Postum I owe my life today." Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a Reason." Every read the above letter! A now one appears from time to time. They are regular, true, and full of human STEADY ADVANCE OF METHODISM Bishop Coppin In Address to A. M. E. Conference Says a Weak Pulpit cannot Be of Real Value to the Pew. Some Achievements of the Race Recited. The eighteenth annual session of the western North Carolina conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, recently held in Bethel A. M. E. church, Greensthoro, N. C., was one of the most successful held for several years. The Right Rev. Bishop L. J. Coppin presided over the various sessions and inspired both clergy and laymen by his words of good cheer and instruction. Addresses of welcome to the ministers, delegates and visitors were delivered by Dr. James R. Dudley, Dr. J. E. Dellinger, Rev. J. G. Walker and Miss Georgia Morrow. Among the leading men of the conference were Dr. R. H. Leake, Dr. C. H. King, Dr. J. E. Jackson, Professor J. M. Avery and Dr. George W. Adam, Rev. W. H. Manoke, pastor of Bethel church, endeavored to make the various meetings pleasant and profitable for those who attended. In the course of his annual address Bishop Coppin said in parr: The special work of the church is moral, religious and educational. We must depend upon the ministry to carry out these purposes by the co-operation of the lay I am more and more convinced that the pressing need of our church is a stronger ministry. A weak pulpit cannot be of real value to the pew. Our church schools must be strengthened and our missionary funds increased for the home as well as the foreign field. Our conference just closed at Rich Square reported $23,000 collected this year, principally for education and missions. The quarto-centennial meeting of Kittrell college will be held next May, and we owe it to ourselves and to the people we serve to make the occasion a brilliant success. We ought to raise $26,000 for Kittrell college education, which characterizes Christian education is the most valuable inheritance that we can hand down to our children. Being churchmen does not hinder us from seeing many disadvantages, civic and political, that the race laborers under, but this work, being a secular kind, must be left largely to secular hands. We must strengthen the church and defend it and to do this we must have a strong ministry, a ministry that is morally and intellectually strong. I shall expect the hearty co-operation of the committees whose duty it is to examine candidates for the ministry to be presented at this meeting. In North Carolina, conference will make as good a showing as the conference just closed in the east. Timely Educational Address. The educational address to the conference, which was delivered by Professor John R. Hawkins, secretary of the educational work of the denomination, was most timely and full of helpful information. Professor Hawkins said in part: We love our country because we have helped to make it what it is. Interwoven in every warp, and woof of history is a thread of our trials, our sufferings, our sacrifices and our devotion. There been no movement for good but that we have had some part in making it a success. Whether in the field or in forest, in peace or in war, on land or on sea, in the mine or on the mountain; whether under the burning sun of the equator or on the ice floes of the north pole, the colored man has found the altar of duty and there made his contribution to the cause of civilization and the uplift of humanity. It is not boasting to say that as a race we have done well and deserve the help and encouragement of the world. In the short space of forty-six years we wiped out at least 100 million of illiteracy and enrolled in the public schools of the country more than 1,500,000 children between the ages of six and twenty-one. We have to our credit about fifty institutions for higher training, with at least 35,000 teachers, over 20,000 graduates, with another 20,000 taking special courses in business, professions and trades, getting ready for greater activities. To help care for the sick and fight diseases more than 1000 and over 1000 nurses and over 1000 physicians to plead for justice, nearly 2,000 Negro lawyers. We are speaking to the world through our weekly newspapers and magazines and nearly 500 colored authors, helping to manage the finances of the country through forty banks owned and controlled by our race. We have husbanded our resources in buying farms as well as improved property and will provide more than $30,000 worth of school property, more than $20,000 worth of church property and an assessed valuation of more than $800,000,000. I believe in the doctrine of Pericles in his funeral oration when he said, "Athens owes her supremacy not to the elevation of a select class of all her citizens." I believe it to be of more importance now to train men, strong men, brave men, true men, for the conflicts he be subjected to in the schools and in our churches than it is to train men for our great war vessels. We need heroes to come upon the scenes to save our great country from rushing on to that sure and certain fate which have befallen other nations whenever they have neglected to cultivate the good, the true, the rightous at home and gone when after foreign conquest. The issue of follower is the alarm for we cannot forget that nations rise, have sway but for a season and then perish. Nations acquire their prominence, their prestige and their power by the strength, the power, the fitness and the capabilities of their people. You cannot elevate a nation without elevating and lifting up the people. Our hearts must beat with the common throbbing pulsation of the human family. We must reach out after humanity and from the great mass of human souls surging too and fro in the busy hearts of life hand on hand on the invisible and develop them the disposition to grow up into men and women with strength of character. IN THE MUSICAL WORLD. Author of Song Dedicated to Jack Johnson Has New Experience. Encouraged by the success of the two former songs, "Strangers" and the "Friends," the Emms publishing house, Brooklyn, C. Emms, proprietor, has put upon the market another catchy song, dedicated to Champion Jack Johnson and entitled "Mamma, I Have Brought Home the Bacon." The new production is a novel oug and from present indications it will prove to be a big seller. Knowing that bookstores generally carry in stock the latest songs relating to most all vocations in life, and especially along amusement lines, Mr. Emms offered his new song for sale in quite a number of the large dry goods establishments in Brooklyn and New York. In the majority of the places where Mr. Emuis offered his new song objection was made to his title. Upon inquiry the publisher found that the fault was not so much with the title, but the real cause was that the author and publisher was a colored man, and the managers of the music department in many of the stores were not accustomed to handling songs by colored authors and publishers direct. It was also found that in nearly all of the music stores there were for sale numerous songs written by white authors with various titles of a reflective humorous character relating to colored people. The general title to these productions conveys a sense of inferiority or idea of ridicule, while Mr. Emmis works breathe a sense of pride and admiration. REMEMBER THE CHILDREN. Dr. Washington Issues Annual Appeal For Christmas Contributions. In keeping with a long established custom of sending out a general appeal to the public for Christmas tickets for children in the rural districts of the south, in Tuskegee, Ala., and vicinity particularly, Dr. Booker T. Washington has issued the following reminder for this year: Persons who live in large cities and in uninhabited sections of the country do not realize that Christmas means very little in the way of happiness, enjoyment and the remote rural districts of the south, especially those who live on the large elevations. For a number of years it has been a privilege as well as a pleasure to receive cards and other Christmas presents for distribution through various teachers in the south among children in the plantation districts, who have very little to make the Christmas season one to be remembered. Such gifts mean much to them. Anything of the kind indicated can be addressed to me and I will see that it accomplishes the purpose for which it is sent: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Movement to Establish Such In Chicago Meeting With Favor. The monument to establish a hospital in Chicago, to be known as the Paul Laurence Dunbar Memorial sanctuary, is meeting with encouraging support. The institution is to be a place for the prevention and cure of tuberculosis among our people. It is believed that if the disease can be taken hold of at its beginning and proper treatment secured it can be cured out. At a meeting recently held in Bethel A. M. E. church the following well known and influential citizens were among the speakers, with the Hon. Richard T. Greener as the presiding officer; Dr. W. A. Evans, health commissioner; David Paulson, superintendent of the Hinsdale sanitarium, and the Rev. Dr. D. P. Roberts, pastor of Bethel church. One of the most helpful features about the whole movement is that it has the support of a large number of some of the leading white citizens of Chicago, who are deeply interested in the effort of members of our race to put in operation such an institution. The public generally is also interested to a large degree, as was manifested at the recent public meeting. On the board of directors are Dr. Anna R. Cooper, president; Mrs. L. Waller, secretary; Mrs. F. Turner, treasurer, and Dr. D. Roberts. Chicago has a large Afro-American population upon which to draw for means to carry out such a worthy project, and it is believed that the promoters will be eminently successful in securing sufficient funds with which to accomplish their alm. Experiences of John Mitchell, Jr. colors in persons of the south vary one can't tell who is who nor which is which, observes the Martinsburg (W. Va.) Pioneer Press. A few days ago our noted banker and editor, John Mitchell, Jr., went to Texas. He crossed the line, and was honored by the Mexicans, but soon as he stepped back on American soil and assumed the role of a man he was asked. "Are you a foreigner or American born?" "American born," was his reply. "Then take a nigger's place." Had he been a foreign Negro he could done as he pleased. Give Federal Government More Power: "Old Hickory." writing in the Dallas (Tex.) Express, says: "Unless the federal government is given power to punish mobs that lynch and burn foreigners living in this country the United States is going to commit the error of waking up the 'wrong passenger' one of these days and is going to find itself with a full grown row on its hands. The burning of a Mexican at a point in Texas recently has stirred Mexico from center to circumference." Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 11, 1910 Specially Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT - Matthew 27:15-50: Memory NRSSE 4, 41-42 GOLDEN TEXT—"He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities." Isa. 63.5. TIME—Friday morning, April 7, A. D. — from six o'clock A. M. till three o'clock P. M. PLACE-(1) Pilate's judgment hall either in Herod's Palace in the western part of the city; or in Castle Antonia adjoining the Temple area on the north. The Roman trial, before Pilate, was in the palace of Pilate, opening into a large court. Sea place. In the Jewish court the charge brought against Jesus was blasphemy, that is treason against God and the Jewish commonwealth. The penalty was death. When the leaders brought Jesus before Pilate they hoped that the governor would accept their verdict, and simply countersign their sentence without inquiring further, taking for granted that they would not have condemned a man to death unless he deserved it. But Pilate asked: "What accusation bring ye against this man?" The verdict of Pilate was, "I find no fault in this man." From the mockeries in Pilate's court Jesus was led away to be crucified. Jesus was so weak from his long and intense sufferings that an African from Cyrene was compelled to help him hear the cross. The distance was from half a mile to a mile, according to the place of starting (the tower of Autolora, or Herod's palace) and the location of Calvary. In advance was a soldier carrying a white wooden board on which was written the nature of the crime. Next came four soldiers, under a centurion, with the hammer and the nails, guarding Jesus, who bore, as always in such cases, the cross on which he was to suffer (John 19:17, r. v.). Then came two robbers, each bearing his cross and guarded by four soldiers. As they, went forth into the street they were followed by a great multitude—many with eager curiosity; priests exulting over their enemy; Mary, with other women, weeping (Luke 22:27). This scene is vividly described in "Ben Hur:" "He was nearly dead. Every few steps he staggered as if he would fall. A stained gown, badly torn, hung from his shoulders over a seamless under-tunic. An inscription on a board was tied to his neck. A crown of thorns had been crushed hard down upon his head. The mob sometimes broke through the guard and struck him with sticks, and spit upon him. Yet no sound escaped him." The seven words from the cross: 1. Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do, was probably spoken in the height of the agony, when the cross with the victim upon it was dropped with a sudden wrench into its place in the ground. 2. Today shalt thou be with me in paradise. To the penitent robber, toward noon. 3. Woman, behold thy son. Behold thy mother! Toward noon, when committing his mother to the loving care of John. 4. Elo I, Elo I, la ma sabach thani. Aramaic for My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Spoken in the darkness and depression of spirit near his death, about three o'clock in the afternoon. The sole expression of spiritual suffering. 5. I thirst, in the intense thirst of his dying hour. The sole expression of bodily suffering. 6. It is finished. "The Workers's Cry of Achievement, the Sufferer's Cry of Relief." 7. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. His dying cry, "the triumphant note of a conquerer." "Redemption through his blood," so frequently referred to in the New Testament, gives the highest possible expression of love. Blood is life, the life he gave to save us. But this includes the whole life of Christ, his coming, his life work, his death on the cross, and his resurrection—it was this Christ who expressed his supreme love and his Father's love by giving his life that we might live. The sacrifice on the cross was the highest proof and the strongest expression of the love of God to man. Christ proved the greatness of his love by what he was willing to suffer for those he loved. Ruskin says that "the fountain in which sins are indeed washed away is that of love, not of agony." But the agony was the measure and the proof of love. It declares. God's love to man "in letters that can be read from the stars." The fact is that there is no other way to express in language that all can understand the highest degrees of heroism, courage, self-sacrifice, and love. It is these qualities we see rather than the agony, as we do not see the particles of matter in the air by which the sunlight is diffused, but we see the light. Every power and every motive that can touch the heart of man to lift him out of sin into the kingdom of heaven radiates from the cross, as the completion of the sacrifice of Christ. It shows to us the evil of sin, since redemption from sin demanded such a cost. It reveals to us the loving heart of God. It shows that we cannot enter heaven unless we are cleansed from sin. It teaches us the value of salvation, great beyond our conception. It shows the value of our souls, of character, of a right life. 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The aim of the pastor and members was to secure $2,000. At the conclusion of the celebration it was found that the sum of $2,352.61 had been contributed. The Abyssinian church is the pioneer colored Baptist congregation in Greater New York. It was founded with twelve members in 1808. Its first meeting house was in Anthony street, now Worth street, in the vicinity of the city hall. The congregation remained in the Anthony street place of worship M. for a number of years. The Rev. Mr. Paul was the pastor. The congregation purchased the property for $3,000. The next places of worship were halls until 1858 or 1850, when the congregation began the purchase of the church in Waverly place with the money realized from the sale of the Anthony street property. Abyssinia remained in Waverly place until 1903, by which time it had purchased the property outright and also had placed a soug little sum in the bank. The church then moved to its present place of worship. During the first forty-eight years of the church's existence she had eleven pastors—the Revs. Van Velser, Sigel, Paul, Hayborn, Tompson, Louis, White, Moore, Raymond, Henderson and Dutton. In the last fifty-four years she has been more fortunate, the present beloved pastor being the fourth since 1856. Beginning with Father Spellman, who was with the church from 1850 to 1855, the church greatly prospered under his administration: Rev. Wm. Wynn took the reins in 1855, and for sixteen years he wisely guided Abyssinia, leaving her in 1901 absolutely clear of debt, with a good bank account and, what is more, a large membership. Rev. Charles S. Morris succeeded Rev. Mr. Wynn in 1902 and pastored the church for six years, during which time the congregation moved from Waverly place to its present place of worship, purchasing it at a cost of $53,000, paying $25,000 outright and mortgage it for the balance. The church was without a pastor from the spring of 1908 to January, 1900, at which time the highly esteemed and efficient and much beloved pastor, Rev. A. Clayton Powell, came to the church. The members have been wonderfully blessed by his inspiration, and several hundred have been added to the church since his coming, making a number at present of over 2,000. Working with the church is a Sunday school having 333 scholars and twenty-six faithful teachers, including the superintendent, whose efforts are rewarded each year by the addition of numerous young members for a future church. A Baptist Young People's union which has a membership of 150 is also connected with the church. The B. Y. P. U. is a unique as well as helpful auxiliary of the church in that it tends to greatly benefit and uplift the young people in a literary and social sense. ELKS' SESSION OF SORROW. Impressive Services by Monumental Lodge in Baltimore. The most important as well as interesting event among secret societies in Baltimore for the first week in December was the annual session of sorrow observed by Monumental lodge, Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The exercises were held at Asbury Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday, Dec. 4. The program, which was very elaborate, was nevertheless in keeping with the solemnity of the occasion. The attendance was large and included many out of town visitors. Able addresses on the meaning of the occasion and of its importance were delivered by Exalted Ruler Lewis E. Williams, Attorney William C. Mc JOHN A. BROWN Card and Mrs. Emma V. Kelly of Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Kelly is the grand secretary of the Daughters of Elks. The music for the occasion was a feature of the services. Among those who rendered vocal selections were Miss Mamie Woolford and Mr. Samuel T. Hemsley. The order throughout the country is keeping up its prestige. Harmony prevails all along the line of its work, and the future seems to hold out the lintern of success. The officers of Monumental lodge are: Lewis E. Williams, exalted ruler; William Smith, esteemed leading knight; Richard Morsell, esteemed loyal knight; William J. Johnson, esteemed lecturing knight; J. Thomas Harden, esquire; Rev. C. Gilmore Cummings, chaplain; Nelson Price, secretary; James Daugherty, assistant secretary; Lawson N. Duffin, treasurer; Harry Randolph, inner guard; Jerome S. Robinson, organist; Samuel Taylor, master of social session; Dr. Charles H. Fowler, medical examiner. EFFECT OF STATE FAIRS UPON THE COMMUNITY. Exhibitions in Columbia and Batesburg, S. C., Were Well Attended. As a promoter of state fairs on a large scale the Rev. Richard Carroll of Columbia, S. C., has few equals and no superiors. The recent exhibition in Columbia was a great success in that it has awakened a deeper interest on the part of the white people in the work and achievements of our people along material lines as shown at the Columbia fair. The fair in Fatesburg, held just after the one in Columbia, was largely attended. The exhibition of farm products of various kinds created a helpful impression upon the visitors, who came from many sections of the state. Besides the literary features of the occasion, gospel meetings were conducted nightly under a big tent conveniently arranged for that purpose. The bringing together annually of so many persons of both races in a business way has created a greater desire among the people for mutual co-operation and helpfulness. Rev. Mr. Carroll is a pioneer in work of this kind and seems never happier than when he is engaged in doing something which will tend to elevate the masses of our people in his section of the state. 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Be sure to call for Snowdrift Hogless Lard, and emphasize the fact that you will not tolerate substitution. Made by THE SOUTHERN COTTON OIL CO. New York Savannah A-1 New Orleans Chicago PATENTS Watson E. Goteman, Washington, D.C. Books free. High est references. W. N. U., BALTIMORE, NO. 50-1976 CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. The many depositors of the Penny Savings Bank, which is now in the hands of a receiver, may be paid their claims dollar for dollar. According to current gossip, Messrs. Louis H.Davenport, Alfred J. Nixon, and Alfred H. Pitts, have signified their willingness to put up funds enough to pay off all outstanding obligations, and then reorganize the bank. This plan meets with the hearty approval of President Perry G. Gibson, and the other men who have labored so zealously against great odds to carry on the bank. In fact, President Gibson and the other officials of the bank declared their willingness to sacrifice their holdings, if by so doing the bank might live. These men, as well as others, recognize the need of a bank, and declaring their willingness to do anything in their power to rise out of its present difficulty stronger than ever. The men who have labored so untrifling for the building up of a banking business, did so at a great sacrifice. The cashier, Mr. Orville Penn, was paid the munificent salary oof $20 a month, and many times this was paid in the stock of the bank. The receiver, former State Senator C. W. Perkins, it is said, has not found the slightest evidence of dishonesty, but a lack of support and antiquated banking methods. By The Congregation Of Payne Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church. The second big deal within a fortnight by which the African Methodists secured very fine pieces of church property was put through last Friday, when the trustees of Payne Memorial Church brought the handsome property of the West Baltimore Station M. E. Church. The price agreed upon was $41,700, $30,000 of which will be paid before the congregation takes possession. The new property cost $90,000 to build, it is said, and is regarded as one of the handsomest pieces of church property in the Western section of the city. The influx of colored residents in that section of the city made the white congregation anxious to sell, and negotiations were begun with the trustees and Bishop Calvary, a Haitian. Some time ago, it is said, that the white congregation decided that it would rather sell to the African Methodists, as that was a denomination well known throughout the country, and negotiations were opened between Payne Church and the white congregation. Payne Memorial Church was organized 13 years ago. When its present pastor, Rev. P. W. Wortham, took charge three years ago, there were only 160 members. Under Rev. Wortham's guidance the church has gained over 200 members. It was largely due to the efforts of the pastor that the present handsome home was secured. The white congregation will not vacate until summer, and a consolidation between Payne and Handy A. M. E. Churches may be effected in the meanwhile. The latter congregation is in a struggling condition, and many people favor the consolidation. BANQUET TO MRS. KELLY Mrs. Emma V. Kelly, grand secretary of the laughters of Elks and one of the leading spirits in Fraternal work around Norfolk, Va., was tendered a complimentary banquet by the members of the Great Southern Temple of the Daughters of Elks at the Elk's Hall, 414 W. Hoffman street. Monday night. Addresses extolling Mrs. Kelly's work for the order, were delivered by Mrs Octavia Washington, daughter ruler of the temple; Rev. C. G. Cummings, Mr. George W. F. McMechen, and others. Mrs. Kelly also deliver a well-received address, in which she said that the recent agreement ratified at Norfolk by representatives of the various factions meant that a united front would mean a greater fraternity. White in the city, Mrs. Kelly was the guest of Mrs. Emma Williams, 937 Druid Hill avenue, past daughter ruler of the Great Southern MARRIAGES One of the most beautiful weddings on the season was solemnized on Wednesday evening of this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Sampson, 426 W. Biddle street when their daughter, Ella Louise, and Mr. Louis W. Easley, of Washington D. C. were married. The bride was attired in white liberty satin, trimmed in pearls and and embroidered net and carried bride's roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Alma C. Sampson; as maid of honor, who wore white chiffon, over white taffeta silk trimmed in crystals and point-de Paris lace and carried yellow chrysanthemums. Miss Gertrude F. Braxton was the bride's maid and wore cream bridal lace over canary messaline trimmed with crystals. The groom was attended by Mr, Morris G. Murray, of Washington. D. C., as best man. After the weding, reception, Mr. and Mrs. Easley left for Durlam, N. C. They will be at home, December, 18 at 1822 12th street, N. W., Washington, D. C. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, pastor of Sharp St. Memorial Church. Miss Olara Weaver, formerly of this city, and Mr. Louis Collins, of Richmond, Va., were married in Atlantic City on Thursday, December 1st, 1910. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Deaver, pastor of the Episcopal Church of Atlantic City. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Weaver, of 575 Presstman street and was at one time prominent in society circles in this city. The couple will make their home in Richmond, Va. City Councilman Harry S. Cummings has been receiving letters of commendation from all parts of the country for his part, though futile, in working against the West segregation ordinance. Among these was one from W. L. Houston grand master of the Odd Fellows. After e-engratulating Mr. Cummings for his efforts, Mr. Houston states that the overwhelming major it given by the Democratic councilmen, reminded him of the following story: Mose Johnson went to a Saturday night parlor social, carried his razor along and was buried the following Tuesday. His white employer had a wooden tombstone erected over his grave with the following inscription: "His soul, like an acorn, has gone from its hull; He fought a good fight, but his razor was dull." This City Councilman Is In Wrong Robert D. McCurdry, Republican member of the City Council from the Sixteenth ward, is in bad, with the colored voters of the ward, according to current gossip. Mr. McCurdry has long been regarded as a white Republican who had no use for a colored man, except at election time, and then only for the brief period his vote remains uncast. After voting time the more than 900 colored voters in that ward, say the wise ones, they do not see the smile face of their Councilman until the next election. Four years ago there was considerable opposition against Councilman McCurdy and he just slipped through by a narrow margin. He did not attend a session of the City Council during the agitation against the West segregation ordinance, and one unkind critic said that the Republican. Councilman wanted to please his Democratic friends by not voting against the ordinance, and also try to hold in line the colored voters by not being present to vote to segregate the race. Joseph H. Williams, of 1020 N. Calhoun street, husband of Sarah E. Williams, died at his residence November 20th 1910, after a lingering illness. Mr. Williams was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, Nazarites, Rising Sons and Daughters of Faith and an active member of John Wesley M. E. Church. The funeral services were held from the above named church and were conducted by Rev. J. W. Norris, assisted by Rev. C. Stepteau. Interment was made in Laurel Cemetery. Poor or rich, you can afford to have a good timepiece when you can buy a 20-Yr. Gold Filled Watch $5.50 Plain or fancy cases. Ladies' or gentlemen's sizes. And the move- ment is guaranteed to be high grade in every respect—and a per- fect timekeeper. For Saturday and Monday A Lucky Purchase 14-kt. Gold Shell Turquoise Rings 87c Just 400—when these are gone you'll pay much more for them. Guaranteed for 20 years. OPEN EVENINGS BERMAN'S JEWELRY SHOP 29 W. Lexington St. Opposite The Blue Mouse. Philadelphia, Providence Atlantic City JAS. C. HAWKINS 310 ST. PAUL ST. REAL ESTATE FIRE INSURANCE Rents Collected and Loans Negotiated. C. & P., St. Paul 3568-Y 3m-10-27 THE PEERLESS QUARTETTE Is ready to receive engagements for concert work for the season of 1910-11. For terms, rates, etc., address, Miss Mamie V. Woolford, 436 N. Regester street. tf. The Ladies are for POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. CONCERT & RECEPTION In Honor Of The Federal Tabernacle No. 6. G. U. Of Galilean Fishermen AT THE Galilean Fishermen's Hall Xmas Monday Eve. Dec. 26 AT S. P. al. Under the direction of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey. The following artists will appear: Miss Anna Evans, Soprano. Miss Lillian-Mae Hebron, the pupular monologuist will render her latest success, "ENGAGED" T. Henderson Kerr, Violin Soloist. Master Theodore Upshur Humorist Cards of Admission 25 Cts. Kerr's Orchestra will play for the Reception DON'T WORRY $4000.00 to loan in sums to suit on first and second mortgages and promissory notes, in less than three hours after application is made. G. L. PENDLETON, Attorney, 225 N Calvert St. Rs. 1828 Druid Hill Ave. St. Paul-(Phone) 3573Y 1t $100.00. Each cash and $4.50 per week. (2) 2 story west side Argyle Ave. 1000 block. Lots (each) 17 feet front 140 feet deep. Ground rent only $51.75 each. Cut this out and bring to G. L. PENDLETON, 1t 225 N. Calvert St The A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church will have a Grand Service on next Sunday at 5:45 P. M. Your friends will be there, come and meet them. Good Singing. Margie Woodford, Ires. Season Ticket, 25 Cts. Single Ticket, 5 Cts. at the Door Mrs. Cornelia Anderson. President. Miss Sarah Toogood, Secretary Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. GRAND KAZAR Held Under Auspices of the Vari Odd Fellows at their From December 5th to A unique program will be rendered e special attraction John C. Simpson, W. P., Chairman; Associate Chairman, Samuel Ida Fines, P. M. N. G. Asst. Sec'y. John W. Davis, P. N. F Season Ticket, 25 Cts. Gen For Auspices of the Various Branches of the U. Odd Fellows at their Hall on Biddle Street, December 5th to 16th, 1910, inc. The program will be rendered each evening during the special attractions and decorations. Josson, W. P., Chairman; Susie Bailey, P. M. Associate Chairman, Samuel Garrett, P. N. F. Secr. M. N. G. Asst. Sec'y. Chas. T. Mason, P. M. John W. Davis. P. N. F. General Ticket Agent Set, 25 Cts. General Admission each m Held Under Auspices of the Various Branches of the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows at their Hall on Biddle Street From December 5th to 16th, 1910, inclusive A unique program will be rendered each evening during the bazar, also special attractions and decorations. John C. Simpson, W. P., Chairman; Susie Bailey, P. M. N. G.; Associate Chairman, Samuel Garrett, P. N. F. Secretary. Ida Fines, P. M. N. G. Asst. Sec'y. Chas. T. Mason, P. M. N. P. Treas. John W. Davis, P. N. F. General Ticket Agent. Season Ticket, 25 Cts. General Admission each night 5 Cents .. WANTED .. Colored farmers for within fifty miles Mississippi are Good terms, good hous Apply W. CARE OF 64 M WE ARE NOW OF ed farmers for good bottoms within fifty miles of Memphis, Mississippi and Arkansas. terms, good houses and good treat Apply W. E. COX, CARE OF PLANTERS CO 64 S. FRONT STREET MEMPHIS, TENN WE ARE NOW OFFERING FOR $22 for a Christmas or Wedding Present to an tends to purchase a sewing machine by pay your earliest convenience. We will give of $4.00. We also allow you from $4.00 your old machine. We oftimes have Wilson and Singer sewing machines as low as a Specialty. We repair anything and everythi of Sewing Machines. BUTLER, 941 Druid Hill A C. & P. Phone, Mt. Vernon, 2431-M. CARE OF PLANTERS COTTON CO. 64 S. FRONT STREET. MEMPHIS, TENN. 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OWN Undertakers $65.00 FUNE A fine casket worth $65.00, in blu highly polished oak or walnut outside either black, gray or white, to mate riages, new and up-to-date; fine burri advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, cifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., This funeral cost elsewhere. Our price.....$75.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40 No charge for removal or Shipping Funerals, $25. 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and SPECI Grand Select Literary and Musical Sunday School, Saratoga St. no. The following well-known talent will pa Mr. Albert A. Spriggs; solo. Miss F. Gregg; Violin-Solo, Mr. Joseph Moody; Quartette, Mr. J. E. Fisher and Co.; So Address, Mr. U. A Special Rally for the New Miss Rose Tydings, Chr.; Mr. Thad. C PHONE OR WRITE Your Coal and Wood orders with Smith Brothers at the Dealer. We are furnishing at the lowest m. High-Grade Coal, 2240 lbs to the ton Guarana. SMITH BROTHERS VICE AND YARD 542-46 UNION ST. Retailed Orders Delivered. JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmer $65.00 FUNERALS $75.00. basket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or red oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber gray or white, to match casket, as desired; in and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, o meral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, caused, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. general cost elsewhere. price.....$75.00 Saving you..... Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $10. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Comple- tion St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Pho —SPECIAL— Bet Literary and Musical Programme by Bet School, Saratoga St. near Gay, Sunday, Dec. well-known talent will participate—Solo. Miss An- A. Spriggs; solo. Miss P. Eubanks; piano Solo. M. Solo, Mr. Joseph Moody; Select Reading, Miss J. E. Fisher and Co.; Solo, Madam Sophia Bond. Address, Mr. U. Grant Tyler, Esq. Special Rally for the New Bethel Church Coal Fu- dings, Chr.; Mr. Thad. Copeland, Supt. Dr. D. PHONE OR WRITE By placing your Coal and Wood orders with Smith Bros., you trade directly with the Dealer. We are furnishing at the lowest market prices Clean, High-Grade Coal, 2240 lbs to the ton Guaranteed. SMITH BROTHERS OFFICE AND YARD 542-46 UNION STREET Retailed Orders Delivered. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; live heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00 Our price.....$75.00 Saving you.....$61.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150. $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Grand Select Literary and Musical Programme by Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School, Saratoga St. near Gay, Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 P. M. The following well-known talent will participate - Solo, Miss Annie Evans; solo, Mr. Albert A. Springgs; solo, Miss P. Eubanks; Piano Solo, Miss Thomisina Gregg; Violin-Solo, Mr. Joseph Moody; Select Reading, Miss Maud Spencer; Quartette, Mr. J. E. Fisher and Co.; Solo, Madam Sophia Bond Alexander; Ad-Address, Mr. U. Grant Tyler, Esq. A Special Rally for the New Bethel Church Coal Fund. Miss Rose Tydings, Chr.; Mr. Thad, Copeland, Supt. Dr. D. G. Hill, Pastor Murillo's Mulatto The famous Spanish Painter, Murillo, had a little mulatto boy named Sebastin, the son of Gomez, a Negro slave. The little fellow was employed in the workroom in which the pupils of the master carried on their studies, and had to grind the colors, clean the palettes, and wait on the youths, who often treated him with ridicule; but something occurred in the studio which soon engrossed all their attention. One morning one of the students found part of his work completed which he had left unfinished the previous day; and the amazement of the young men increased when day after day they found additions and sometimes corrections made on their canvasses. They accused each other of tampering with their work in their absence, but this was strenuously denied, and matters reached a climax, when out of them, when one of them, who had commenced a picture on the Descent from the Cross, on going to work in the morning, found the head of the Madonna painted in. How it got there they could not imagine, as it was better than they could have painted it; so they told the Master of the mysterious circumstance, and showed him the head. He was impressed at its excellence, and thinking Sebas in must know about it, as he leapt in the room every night, he told the boy that unless he found out the unknown painter by the following morning he would be very severely whinced. The poor little mulatto was in an agony of terror, for he himself was the mysterious painter, Having a natural genius and intense love for art, he had all this time been secretly studying and practicing on the canvases of the students before they # Office: Mt. Ver. 2338-Y Vous Branches of the G. U. O. of Hall on Biddle Street to 16th, 1910, inclusive each evening during the bazar, also and decorations. Susie Bailey, P. M. N. G.; Garrett, P. N. F. Secretary. Chas. T. Mason, P. M. N. P. Treas. General Ticket Agent. General Admission each night 5 Cents for good bottom land, 'sizes of Memphis, in and Arkansas. times and good treatment. E. COX, PLANTERS COTTON CO. S. FRONT STREET. MEMPHIS, TENN. FEFFERING FOR $2.00 Wedding Present to any one who in a sewing machine by paying $2.00 at ennience. We will give you a receipt allow you from $4.00 to $8.00. We oftimes have Wheeler and Wilming machines as low as $20.00. for anything and everything in line Machines. 941 Druid Hill Avenue, S. Vernon, 2431-M. R WRITE orders with Smith Bros., you trade urnishing at the lowest market prices 40 lbs to the ton Guaranteed. BROTHERS 442-46 UNION STREET orders Delivered. EENS @ SON & Embalmers ORALS $75.00. Uck cloth, steel gray or white plush; tie case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, thick casket, as desired; five heated car- al robe, embalming, opening grave, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- ull of the latest designs. $136.00 Saving you.....$61.00 $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. remains from Hospitals. 00 and $50.00 Complete Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 4067 SOCIAL Total Programme by Bethel M. E. Our Gay, Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 P. M. Participate—Solo, Miss Annie Evans; solo, E. Eubanks; Piano Solo, Miss Thomisina; Select Reading, Miss Maud Alexander; Ad- grant Tyler, Esq. New Bethel Church Coal Fund. Opeland, Supt. Dr. D. G. Hill, Pastor came in the morning, and listening earnestly to the master whilst he was giving them instruction; and being but a shave, and in dread of the scourge, he thought that if he confessed it were he, it would only subject him to still worse punishment for his pre-umpition; so he resolved to expunge the Madonna's head and never paint any more. But when he rose early in the morning to carry out his intention, and looked at the beautiful face, he had not the heart to rub it out, but set to work to finish it in-sead. And so absorbed was he as the time went by that it was only on hearing a rustle behind him that he turned his head and b-held the students, with the master himself, looking on in admiration. The poor little slave fell on his knees, imploring pardon; but Murillo kindly raising him up, asked him what reward he should give him for his skill and industry. Sebastian only asked for his father's freedom, which Murillo at once granted, and giving him his own liberty also, received him amongst his pupils. He soon distinguished himself and became a c-lebrated painter; but he was better known as Murillo's Mulatto than by his proper name of Sebastin Gomez. He died in 1690, having survived his master but a few years. His principal works may still be seen in Seville. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Sarah E. Williams desires to thank her many friends for their kindness during the recent illness of her husband, Joseph H. Williams and for their expressions of sympathy and floral tributes during her had bereavement. Mrs. Sarah E. Williams, 1030 N. Calhoun street. Residence: Mt. Ver. 1837 PERSONAL JOTS Mr. Wm H. Dixon, Jr., of 1210 Brevard street, has returned from a trip to New York. Mrs Katie Pitts, of 721 West Mulberry street, is recovering from a short illness. Miss Augusta Rohobit has returned from visiting her sister. Mrs. Mamie Bradford, of Philadelphia. Mrs. Arthur J. Henderson of 913 Argyle avenue, is confined to her home by sickness. Elder C. Nolley, the traveling evangelist, of Newark, N. J., was in the city this week. She was the guest of Mrs. Patience Harris, 1229 Jefferson street. Mr. John Fortie, a well known young man of East Baltimore, died on December Sth, at the Hopkins Hospital, after a short illness. The funeral will be held at the residence of his sister, 407 N. Caroline street, on next Sunday afternoon. Mr. Benjamin J. Stevens, of Annapolis, was in the city this week. Mrs. Annie Folks, widow of Mr. John Folks, and sister-in-law of Mr. Charles Folks, accompanied by Mrs. Rebecca James, both of Washington, spent Saturday and Sunday as the guests of Mr. Charles Folks, o; 303 S. Bethel street. Mr. Taylor C. Wilson, of Crisfield was in the city last week attending the extra session of the Calilean Fishermen. Miss Katherine Mahoney, of Atlantic City, and Mr. Pearley L. Davenport, son of Mr. L. H. Davenport, of 405 Pearl street, were quietly married in the former city a few days ago. They are now in this city and will make their on North Carey street. The condition of Mrs. Caledonia Myers, who has been seriously ill at her home, 1030 Argyle avenue, for the past five weeks, remains practically unchanged. Mrs. Myers is the daughter of the late Robert Deaver, for years a very prominent member of the Madison St. Presbyterian Church. Before her marriage to Mr. Joseph E. Myers, superintendent of the Walter Public Baths, she was a school teacher. A CORRECTION It was stated in last week's paper that Mrs. Hannah Brown 2130 Druid Hill avenue, and Mrs. Gertrude Hayes, of 1318 Etting street, were visiting in Norfolk, and Newport News, Va. but owing to the illness of Mrs. Brown's brother, her trip was delayed. At the monthly meetig of the teachers of John Wesley M. E-Sunday School on December 1st, the following officers and teachers for ensuing year were elected: Edward Hughes, superintendent; Robert Ross, asst. superintendent; Sophia Johnson, junior superintendent; Maria Jolley, primary superintendent; Samuel Hooper, secretary; Edith B. Whittaker, assistant secretary; George B. Brown, treasurer; William E. Davis, Librarian; Daniel Haram, assistant librarian; Howard Jackson, chorister; Thekla Henson, pianist, Clarence Palmer, organist, Laura Dorsey, president Mite Missionary Society; Hattie Lee, vice president; Birdie Jolley, secretary Mite Missionary Society; Hattie Woods, treasurer Mite Missionary Society; Frank Brown, usher. 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