The Afro-American

THE AFFAIR AMERICAN LEDGER. VOL. XIX NO.16 HOWARD'S NEW $90,000 SCIENCE HALL DECICATED. DR.BOOKER T.WASHINGTON EMPHASIZES VALUE OF SCIENTIFIC TRAINING IN ALL THE ARTS A Most Distinguished Audience Present At The Dedication Encouraging Addresses Delivered By Leaders in Scientific Research - Dr. Washington Says "Science Knows No Color Line In Its Dealing With The Human Family" - Secretary Ballinger Makes Address. Washington. Dec. 13—In the presence of one of the most distinguished audiences that has gathered on the American Continent, the new and commodious Science. Hall of Howard University was dedicated with impressive ceremonies yesterday. Besides the Secretary of the Interior, Hon. R. A. Ballinger, and many persons high in the world of letters and science, on the platform, were representatives of the British and Haitian governments, two Justices of the Supreme Court, and many prominent churchmen and citizens of note. Letters of regret were received from President Taft, Andrew Carnegie and officials from nearly every large university in the East. The exercises were held in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel and the auditorium was crowded. The principal speaker of the day was Dr. Booker T. Washington, and he was given an ovation that signalized a happy degree of harmony between the two systems of education necessary to the well-rounded development of a people. The word renowned adjocate of industrialism problemated the opening of the new hall to be the beginning of a new era for the Negro, and pointed out that it was the first building devoted to science that the government had provided for the colored people. He emphasized the value of skill in the arts and an expert knowledge of the sciences that have to do with the fundamental phases of the world's work. "Science is absolute impartial in its dealings with the human family," said Dr. Washington. "It knows no color line. Milder than the forces or nature every man is on a plane of equality. Chemistry and physics, light heat, electricity, steam and plant life never ask any questions as to the color of the hand that makes them productive and useful." Discipline, right living, reliability, thrift industry and the necessity for having a definite purpose in view, were shown to be the prime requisites in building up a successful career. The record that the students and graduates of Howard is making was declared to be proof positive of the effectiveness of the among that is being given in this great institution. Richard A. Ballinger, Secretary of the Interior, under whose department Howard University comes, told the students that education was the most important factor in politics, and that Howard University was the most important university of its kind in the country—the race's greatest agency of light and reading extant. He also said that although the country is now in the midst of an agitation for economy, he hoped that Howard would be able to secure all it needed in the matter of appropriations. Father addresses were delivered by Dr. Henry S. Kritchett, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Learning, and Dr. Wm H. Welch, of John Hopkins University, Baltimore. Dr. W. P. Tniriei, president of Howard University, who conducted the exercises, offered with pardonable pride to the phenomenal progress the university has made in the past few years. He called attention to the growth of the new college spir- it—the search for the highest and best—and noted optimistically the present tendency of the Negro to work along broad and classical lines. He said he fund可使able encouragement in the fact that for many years two roams on the top floor of one of the college buildings, had been sufficient to care for the scientific students, while now, with 600 students taking scientific courses,"an entire building is required. The excellent music rendered by the vested choir of 50 voices under the direction of Miss Lulu Vere Childers, and selections by the university band and orchestra, added much to the impressiveness of the occasion. As "America" was being sung, Justice Job Barnerd, president of the Board f Trustees, accepted the keys of the handsome structure and then brought the dedicatory exercises to an end. United States Circuit Court Rules That The Negro Cannot Be Discriminated Against. Richmond, Va., Dec. 15.—A decision of far-reaching importance to property owners who would prevent their property from passing into the hands of certain classes of citizens by inserting a clause in the deed preventing such transfer was handed down in the United States Circuit Court for Eastern Virginia, last Saturday, when Judge Nathan Goff handed down a decision declaring such restrictive clauses as being illegal. Judge Goff gave no reason for his decision, confining himself simply to a ruling that the provisions in the deeds are against the public policy or the United States. The case was that of the People's Pleasure Park Company, Inc. against John Worsham, of Philadelphia. Worsham is alleged to have contracted to buy certain property from the plaintiffs, but later refused to do so unless the clause forbidding subsequent sale to Negroes was removed. This was not done, and resulted in the suit. George J. Hloepea and William L. Royall brought the suit, the purpose of which was to prove the clause illegal and void, for the Pleasure Park Company. A. O Boschen was engaged by the defense. He said last night that the matter will be taken to the highest court, but whether this will bring it before the United States Supreme Court has not yet been decided. Jurisdiction will have to be first determined. In argument several months ago counsel for the plaintiff, declared that the clause in question was repugnant to the public policy of the United States; that it was well settled that the United States had a public policy; that all of its citizens, white and black, stand under that public policy on the same footing; that it is an attempt to make a discrimination against the Negro citizens, and that no United States court will ever sanction this discrimination. The history of the subject was gone into from the end of the Civil War down to the present time, and it was attempted to show, from debates in Congress, that when the Fourteenth Amendment was before that body all sides agreed that it was proposed to incorporate the civil rights bill into that amendment, and one of the provisions of that civil rights bill was that Negroes should not be denied the right to hold real estate. The argument before Judge Goff took a wide range and brought up many vital points. The decision is of interest to the colored citizens of Baltimore and other cities as many pieces of property are sold with the express provision in the deed that it shall never be sold to a Negroes. 500 NEGROES EMPLOY ED IN COMPUTING CENSUS Washington, Dec, 14-Of the 5500 persons who are employed here in computing the thirteenth decennial census, over 500 are colored. The work of the colored contingent, as star ar can be learned, was proven emiliently satisfactory, especially in card punching. Miss Eva Price of Atlanta, Ga., who has been here since June, holds the record in her division for punching cards. She is on miss work and averages $8 a day. Miss Agnes A. Queen of Philadelphia, is second, earning $7 a day. JEANNES FUND TRUSTEES AT THE WHITE HOUSE. DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS ATTEND THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF The Jeannes' Fund And The Sla- Fund Uuite Giving The Board of Trustees Control Of The In- come on Three Million Dollars —President Taft Presides Over The Meetings—Dr. Booker T. Washington The Central Figure Of The Gathering—Much Business Transacted. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Dec. 15 — The Board of Trustees of the Anna T. Jeanes Fund met at the White House on Monday and Tuesday, with President Taft, presiding. This fund amounts to one million dollars, and is a gift of the late Miss Anna T. Jeanes, of Philadelphia, for the relief of the Negro rural schools of the South. Much business of importance was transacted. With the trustees of the Jeanes Fund there also met the trustees of the John F. Slater Fund, the mission of which is to extend the benefits of Negro education throughout the country. The meeting of the two boards brought to the capital a score or more of the nation's most eminent educators and philanthropists of both races and the work accomplishied will prove highly effective in promoting the intellectual and moral well being of the people everywhere. Additional teachers were allowed in many localities that so rarely needed them and the disbursements authorized were larger than had been agreed upon at any previous session. The Trustees of the Jeanes fund met Monday morning at the District Building, and was followed by a full meeting of the board at 2:30 o'clock at the White House: Dr. James H. Dillard, president of the Board, opened the session, and called President Taft to the chair. Major R. R. Moton, served as secretary. The trustees of the John F. Slater Fund met on Monday night at the residence of Mr. William F. Slater. Tuesday morning at a joint meeting of the executive committees of the two boards, a plan was consumed by which the work of the bodies will be united. The expense of administration can thus be materially reduced, friction is made impossible and there is a great saving in time and strength. The union of the two boards give the trustees' control of the income of $3,000,000. The joint boards agree to select Dr. James H. Dillard as general agent of the two funds. Dr. Dickerman, of Connecticut, Prof. W. T. B. Williams, of Virginia, and Mr. Caldwell, of Louisiana were chosen as assistants. The Board of Trustees of the Jeanet Fund consists of Andrew Carnegie, Robert C. Ouden, George McAneny, Walter H. Page, George Foster Peabody, of New York City; James H. Dilhard, of New Orleans; President Tatt, H. B. Frissell and Major K. R. Moton, of Hampton Institute; Belt in Gilbreath, of Birmingham, Ala.; Bishop Abram Grant, of Kansas City, Samuel C. Mitchell, of Columbia, S. C.; J. C. Napi-r, Nashville; David C. Barrow, Athenea, Ga.; R. L. Smith, of Parl., Texas; and Booker T. Washington, who is chair of the executive committee. All day long Monday, Monday night and Tuesday until far into the evening Dr. Washington was in demand. Next to the President of the United States, he was undoubtedly the business man in Washington. He held conferendes at various points with many persons on many missions. With Mrs. Washington, he was the guess of Mr. P. J. Calloway, at 1335 T street, northwest, and later stopped with his son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. W. Sidney Pitman, at Little White Tops, Fairmount Heights. Owing to extreme illness Bishop A. Grant, of Kansas City, was unable to be present. ATTEND MEETING OF JEANES FUND TRUSTEES AT WHITE HOUSE. ALABAMA FARMERS MEET AND DISCUSS SCIENTIC METHODS ALABAMA FARMERS MEET AND DISCUSS SCIENTIC METHODS NEGRO FARMERS ARE TAKING A KEENER INTEREST IN SCIENTIFIC FARNING. President Walter S. Buchanan Says It Is The Duty Of Landlords To Encourage All Classes Of Farm Laborers To Take Advantage of Latter Day Farming Methods—The Man Who Gets The Largest Crops At the Lowest Cost Is A Desirable Citizen In Any Community. Huntsville, Ala., Dec. 13.—Diversified farming, stock raising and dairying were emphasized in the short course for Negro farmers held here at the Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes, of which W. S. Buchanan is president. The course was concluded today with demonstrations on the college farm, and has been in progress all the week. More than two hundred Negro farmers from this section of the state have witnessed the demonstrations and heard the lectures. The demonstration work was in charge of George W. Patterson, government agent for this immediate district, while the whole course was under the immediate direction of T. M. Campbell, representing the United States Department of Agriculture for the district of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Assisting in the demonstrations were W A. Tate, C. D. Menafee, Harry W. Sims and George W. Patterson. Prof. Campbell called attention to the effort the United States Department of Agriculture is making to be of distinct help and encouragement to farmers throughout the South and urged the sympathetic co-operation on the part of Negro farmers. A notable address was made by President Walter S. Buchanan, who is himself an agricultural expert. He stated that it was the duty of landlords to encourage their Negro renters, share-croppers and wage-hands to take advantage of latter day farming methods not only to the end that the laborers themselves might be benefitted, but that the largest possible returns might be made to themselves individually. Among other things, Prof. Buchanan said: "I am glad that all classes of Negro farmers are taking a keener interest in scientific agriculture—book farming as we use to call it. We have been a long time learning the absurdity of the statement that 'any old fool can farm. It is being proven more and more to our satisfaction that the man who puts the most brains into the soil reaps the largest harvest. This is true whether the farmer be a renter, sharecropper, wage-hand or owner. The man who gets the largest crops at the lowest cost is a desirable citizen in any ATTEND MEETING OF MAJOR R. R. MOTON PRICE THREE CENTS community, and he will soon be the owner of his farm, no matter how high the cost. "It is encouraging to note that at this short course we have mothers and fathers, young men and women, who are share croppers and wages hands, as well as those who are renters and owners. Now, when you return to your homes, put into practice the things you have learned here. Practice them regardless of whether you are working for wages or running on your own hook. I know of a man who allowed the rain to spoil a whole winter's supply of feed for him because the landlord refused to repair the roof of his barn. Insist on having the landlord do his fair share, but don't allow your crop, your stock, your family and your standing as a farmer to suffer because a miserly nonprogressive landlord won't do his duty. "Some of us let the houses we live in rot down and refuse to drive a nail because we don't own the place—yet we live there from year to year and subject our wives and children to much suffering and sickness. This is what drives our boys and girls from the farm and our hearth-sides. For our own sakes, let us make our homes comfortable and inviting whether we own them or not. "For generations to come the great mass of us will be share croppers or renters or wage earners. It is this mass we would reach. They constitute not the Negro problem, but the South's agricultural problem, and as long as they sit in lethergy and darkness, the development of the South must proceed against the dead burden of their ignorance and inefficiency." Mrs. Dinah Hicks Had Lived to a Ripe Old Age. New York, Dec. 14—The funeral of Mrs. Dinah Hicks, said to be 110 years of age, took place here yesterday from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, New Rochelle. Mrs. Hicks has been nurse in the family of Supreme Court Justice Martin J. Keogh, for many years and has raised nearly all of his family. The Judge announced that he would not hold court on the day of the funeral out of respect for his aged servant. Mrs. Hicks was born in Virginia and came North just after the war, and took service in the Church family of Fort Hamilton, afterward going to the Keogh family where she lived up to the time of her death. JACK JOHNSON IS IN FINE FETTLE The Big Heauyweight in Tryout With His Sparring Partner Shows Him To Be in First Class Form. Chicago, Ill., Dec. 15—If anybody thinks Jack Johnson is all in because of the many newspaper reports of his nervous condition, it would not be well for them to get in the way of that good right arm of Jeffries' conquerer. In a try-out with his sparing partner, Walter Monahan, a few days ago, Jack for three rounds put up such a stiff proposition to Monahan, that he was almost compelled to take the count. Jach showed that he had everything with him that he had when he put Jeffries' to the mat at Reno. Sport- who saw him at work declare he has not lost an ounce of his speed and cleverness, Jack also announced that he was going to Europe for a pleasure trip, and not to take on the winner of the Lankford-Jeannette fight in Paris. F JEANES FUND TRUSTEE DIES AT AGE OF 110. DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON A TOWN WHERE MEANNESS CAN BE SEEN ON SURFACE DID NOT TARRYTHERE LONG BUT RODE OUT OF HIS WAY TO REACH HIS DESTINATION. Found The White Folks So Mean That You Could See Meanness In Their Walk — Springfield, Mo., Has A Fine School And An Efficient Corps of Teachers —W. A. J. Morgan Is Elected Grand Master Of The Stringer Grand Lodge Of Masons—Has A Narrow Escape In A Wreck. COL. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Holly Springs, Miss.—Here I am in Mississippi as I write to you this missive, but I am going to ask you to send me a letter next week to 5942 Aberdeen street, Chicago, and if you have decided to send me a Christmas present it will reach me at the same place. I am going to spend Christmas with my private secretary and her son, Charles Stewart, Jr. It would be hard for me to tell you all the places I have been since I wrote to you the last time, and I suppose you will not want to know them all, but you are willing for me to tell you just a few of them. When I took my pen in hand I was in Little Rock, and I left there and found my way to Hoxie, where I found white folks so mean that you could see meanness in their walk. I did not tarry there long but got on a wagon and rode just fifty miles out of the way in order to get to the place. I then spent a few hours in Jonesboro, Ark., and when the iron horse came along I got on it and rode to Springfield, mo. I got in town and went to the home of Rev. J. S. Dorsey. He was looking for me and while it was about 4 o'clock in the morning he received me and ushered me up to my room. Well I went to bed in the morning and slept until breakfast was ready, and I did eat, and then went over to visit the public school. They have a fine school there and some find people in it. Prof. McAdams was glad to have the pleasure of welcoming me. Next I had the pleasure of meeting all the teachers and going into each room. The little children were all glad to see me. I had a fine time with the children in the primary department. These little children are taught by Miss Blanche E. Johnson, and I am here to tell you that she is a good teacher and certainly knows her business. I tell you it means a good deal to have a lot of little children love you and this is because she is well trained. Getting through the school I then went to dinner, and after dinner we went up to see the town. Going around town and to ten cents store, to buy a few wedding presents, because several Carnegie Gives $11,500,000 to Promote Peace. The Gift Comprises First Mortgage Bonds, Valued At Eleven and a Half Millions, and With Income Of Half Million—The Trust Deed Confers All Powers On Trustees—After Abolition Of Wars Pitmanthropist Wants Fund Used To Banish Next Degrading Evil. Washington, D. C. (Special).—President Taft has consented to become honorary president of the $10,000,000 International Peace Foundation, which was presented to a board of 20 trustees composed of men of international reputation by Andrew Carnegie. The gift is in the form of $10,000,000 in 5 per cent. first mortgage bonds which have a market value of $11,500,000. The transfer was made at a meeting in the rooms of the Carnegie Research Foundation. The trustees chose Senator Plihu Root, of New York, as their president. Senator Root is also permanent representative of the United States at The Hague Tribunal. The purpose of the foundation is the abolition of war. His Plan World-Wide. While Mr. Carnegie refused to disclose his entire plan, it is known that he expects to see a world-wide organization which will be created by this vast gift. The distribution of $550,000 a year which the $10,000,000 endowment will yield, is to be left entirely in the hands of the trustees. It is considered possible that the trustees will cooperate with Secretary of State Knox to promote the proposed peace court. While Carnegie's gift was unexpected, it caused no great surprise among the promoters of the world peace movement in Washington, as in recent years he has shown an increasing interest in the work. It is known that he has been putting aside other activity to devote himself almost wholly to the cause. Carnegie's Purpose. In the trust deed Mr. Carnegie says: "Although we no longer eat our fellowmen nor sack cities, killing their inhabitants, we still kill each other in war like barbarians. Only wild beasts are excusable for doing that in this, the twentieth century of the Christian era, for the crime of war is inherent, since it decides not in favor of the right, but always of the strong. The nation is criminal which refuses arbitration and deceives its adversary, which knows nothing of righteous judgment." CARNEGIE'S SPY APPLES. He Sends 28 Barrels Of Them To Friends In The Old Country. Ottawa (Special).—Andrew Carnegie ordered from an Ottawa firm 28 barrels of the best Canadian Northern Spy apples. They were shipped to the addresses given by the American millionaire, and while the names of the addresses were not divulged by the dealers, they stated that they were titled persons in the "old country," and the apples were the choicest procurable. FOUR HUNDRED DROWNED. Japanese and Korean Fishermen Lose Their Lives. Seattle, Wash. (Special).—Mail advices received here state that a storm on November 20 overtook a Japanese and Korean fishing fleet off Mokpo, Korea, and 391 men were drowned. Seven Japanese and 62 Korean vessels containing 630 men were wrecked, and only 2 Japanese and 227 Koreans were saved. WILL MAKE A FIGHT. Charlton Gets Habeas Corpus Against Extradition. Trenton, N. J. (Special).—Judge Rellstab in the United States Circuit Court Saturday granted a writ of habeas corpus in the case of Porter Charlton, who is accused of having killed his wife, Mary Scott Castle Charlton, in Italy. The court also granted a writ of certiorari for the bringing of the case before him on December 19. First Victim Of Thin Ice. Manchester, N. H. (Special). Thin ice claimed its first victims of the skating season in New Hampshire Sunday at Lake Massabesic. Arthur E. Hatch, 25 years old, and William Whidden, 25, were the ones drowned. Cow, Negro and Dog. Mobile, Ala. (Special)—When a Louisville and Nashville passenger train struck and killed a cow near Kirkland, late Saturday, the results were as unusual and unexpected as they were fatal. The cow was hurled to one side, striking a negro watching the train go by. The negro was knocked into a puddle of water and killed. In failing he struck a dog and the life of the canine also was crushed out. WITH CONGRESS House Passes Pension Bill. The 18 pension agencies throughout the country will be centralized in one agency if the Senate agrees to the Pension Appropriation bill as passed by the House of Representatives. Attempts have been made for many years to have these offices abolished, but without success, although last year the House conferees bill "fought to the last ditch," as it was expressed by Representative Kaifer, to have the Senate conferees agree to the abolishment of the agencies. The bill, as passed by the House, carries $153,614,000, $74,000 less than was recommended in the bill as presented. 86,000 Salary Too Small. "I could not save anything out of a salary of $6,000 a year and I have a family," said Librarian of Congress Herbert Putnam, in arguing before the House Committee on Appropriations for an increase of his salary from $6,000 to $7,500. Mr. Putnam failed in his effort. He pointed out that he had no other source of income, and, while admitting that the Librarian of Congress does not have to entertain largely, he declared he ought to be able to meet certain social obligations incurred because of his official position. For Memorial To Lincoln. A national memorial to Abraham Lincoln to be erected in Washington at a cost of $2,000,000 is proposed in a bill introduced by Senator Cullom, of Illinois. The bill names a permanent commission to be composed of President Taft, Senators Wetmore, of Rhode Island, and Money, of Mississippi; Representatives McCall, of Massachusetts, and Champ Clark, of Missouri. The sum of $100,000 is to be immediately available under the bill. More For U. S. Judges. To increase salaries of Supreme Court Justices $5,000 and to increase proportionately the compensation of all Federal judges is the purpose of a bill introduced by Senator Depew, of New York. The salary of the Chief Justice is fixed by the bill at $18,000; and those of associate justices of that court at $17,500. These salaries are now respectively $13,000 and $12,500. It is proposed to increase circuit judges' salaries from $7,000 to $10,000; and Federal district judges from $6,000 to $9,000. River and Harbor Bill. In record time and spending money at the rate of $7,000,000 an hour, the House of Representatives in about three hours passed the Rivers and Harbors Bill, making appropriations amounting to $21,894,861 for river and harbor work during the fiscal year ending June 20, 1912. No vote was taken, the bill being passed by unanimous consent with the exception of a slight typographical error in the printed bill, not a word was changed from the form in which it was presented by the River and Harbors Committee. In addition to the amount carried in the bill, the Sunday Civil Bill will include $7,368,077 for river and harbor improvement in 1912, bringing the total up to $29,262,938. The average annual expenditure for rivers and harbors for the 10 years since 1899 is approximately $22,500,000. Of the 210 items in the bill 105 were for maintenance of complete works, and a like number for completing works. Member Of Monetary Commission. Speaker Cannon announced the appointment of Representative George W. Prince, of Illinois, to the National Monetary Commission, to take the place of the late Jesse R. Overstreet. An omnibus claims bill, carrying a vast aggregation of demands upon the government for money will be called up in the Senate this week for action; according to a statement made by Chairman Burnham (Rep., N. H.), of the Committee of Claims. There are 1,709 claims in the bill, and the total amount asked for is $2,940,946. The claimants represent 38 states and territories, a geographical spread regarded in Senate circles as liable to muster a heavy vote. These claims have ripened in congressional pigeon holes for many years, some of them for generations. Among the Southern claimants are 267 churches. They are mostly for church buildings destroyed to furnish materials for the use of the Union army. Moon Appointed. Representative Moon (Republican, Pennsylvania) was appointed by Speaker Cannon a member of the Committee on Employers' Liability to succeed Representative Denby (Republican, Michigan), who resigned from the committee because of his defeat for the next Congress. Montreal, Quebec (Special).—Four trainmen were killed and seven others injured, one seriously, on the Grand Trunk Railway, near Ste. Hyacinthe, on the Portland Line, when the Intercolonial Railway's Nicolet train dashed into a light Grand Trunk engine. The dead: C. Eiggs, conductor, and W. W. Walker, engineer of the light engine, and R. Jamieson, engineer, and M. Dionne, fireman, of the Intercolonial train. J. N. HUSTON FOUND GUILTY Ex-U. S. Treasurer Convicted of Using Mails to Defraud. TWO OTHERS ARE INVOLVED IN CASE Indictment Followed a Raid On the Offices Of the National Trust Company, Which Upon a Mythical Capital Of $1,000,000 Guaranteed the Stock Of Other Companies—Scheme Found Victims In Many States—Motion Made For a New Trial. Washington, D. C. (Special).—James N. Huston, treasurer of the United States from 1889 to 1891, was convicted together with Harvey M. Lewis, of Cincinnati, O., and Everett Dufour, of this city, by a jury in the Criminal Court on indictments charging the use of the mails to defraud in connection with the operation of the National Trust Company and other concerns. The trial lasted five weeks, but the jury was out only a few hours. The maximum penalty for the offense is two years imprisonment and a fine of $10,000. The three men indicted, however, were allowed to remain at liberty on their bonds pending the hearing of a motion for a new trial, which will be made within a few days. The trio were indicted January 3 last by the Federal grand jury following a raid on the offices of the National Trust Company, which was incorporated in Delaware, with a capital stock of $1,000,000, and, it is alleged, guaranteed the stock of other companies on a commission basis. The inspectors declared at the time that they failed to find any material funds to justify the guaranty assertions. The transactions of the National Trust Company were carried on mostly by mail, and the fraud charge was discovered by the postoffice inspectors, but not until many concerns are alleged to have been victimized to the extent of $40,000, according to Inspector Carter B. Keene, who has aided Assistant United States Attorney Huldekooper in laying the matter before the grand jury. Fifteen overt acts of use of the mails to defraud were charged in the first remaining indictments against Huston and Lewis. Each indictment sets out three letters sent through the mails to various persons in Ohio, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Montana, California, Kentucky and New Jersey, who had applied for agreements to guarantee stocks, bonds and other securities. KILLS. HIS OWN NIECE. Albuquerque, N. M. (Special).—Mary Williamson, a school-teacher of Encino, who lived with her uncle, W. A Gray, on a homestead near that town, was shot and killed by Gray. According to the story told by Gray, when the girl awakened him for breakfast he thought some one had broken into the house. He seized his shotgun and fired before he realized what he was doing. The charge of buckshot struck the young woman in the breast. He was not arrested. Forgotten Boy Burned. Springfield, Mo. (Special).—As a result of a fire that destroyed the Children's Home here, Ralph Barnes, aged seven, is dead and several others of 43 inmates are seriously ill from exposure. The flames were discovered when the children were kneeling at prayer in the home chapel. The charred body of the Barnes boy, who was confined in a sick ward and had been forgotten by the attendants who carried out the other children, was not found until after the building had been burned. Doctor Wields Knife. Princeton, Ind. (Special)—Charged with having attempted, to kill his wife and two sons after a family quarrel, Dr. Randall Goodwin was arrested after a desperate fight at his wife's home in Illinois, across the Wabash River from East Carmel, Ind. Mrs. Goodwin and one of her sons received severe wounds and the other son a deep gash in the throat from a knife wielded by Dr. Goodwin, it is alleged. They will recover. 4,000 Years To Repay Theft. Louisville, Ky. (Special).—August Ropke, the embezzler, was assigned to clerical work for contractors in Frankfort penitentiary at $5 cents a day. At this rate it would take him over 4,000 years to work out his $1,140,000 embezzlement. To Pay His Own Fare. New Haven, Conn. (Special).—It was made known here that Governor-elect Baldwin would inaugurate a system of retrenchment in the use of state funds when he goes into office on January 1, 1911, and that he would set the example in this reform by paying his own fare to Hartford when he makes the daily trip there from this city. For years it has been the custom of the state to pay the railroad fares of the governor and the other state officials to and from Hartford. Senate at Once Confirms White For Chief Justice. Washington, D. C. (Special).—The most important nominations ever made by President Taft were sent to the Senate Monday. They were those of the chief justice of the United States to succeed the late Melville W. Fuller, two associate justices of the Supreme Court, the entire Commerce Court, consisting of a chief judge and four associates, and two members of the Interstate Commerce Commission. His nominations were: Edward Douglas White, now associate justice of the Supreme Court, to be Chief Justice of the United States. Judge Willis Van Devanter, now United States circuit judge in the Eighth circuit, to be associate justice of the Supreme Court. Judge Joseph Rucker Lamar, former associate justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, leading member of the Southern bar, to be associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. To Commerce Court. Five members of the Commerce Court: Mertin A. Knapp, now chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, five years. Robert W. Archbold, now United States district judge for the middle district of Pennsylvania, four years. William H. Hunt, now judge of the Court of Customs Appeals, three years John Emmett Carland, of South Dakota, democrat, two years. Julian W. Mack, now judge of the Appellate Circuit Court of the First Illinois district, one year. To Commerce Commission. The following nominations of new members of the Intersate Commerce Commission—one to succeed Knapp, and another to take the place of Commissioner Cockrell, whose term expires on December 31. Rathhazar H. Meyer, of Wisconsin, economist, and former member of the Wisconsin Railway Commission. C. C. McChord, of Kentucky, now president of the National Association of Railroad Commissioners and member of the Kentucky Railroad Commission. Trapped While Saving Lives Of Forty-Five Miners. Winnipeg, Manitoba (Special).—A dispatch from Coleman, Alberta, states that 50 rescuers, working in the Western Canadian collieries, Bellevue, were entombed Saturday afternoon. A relief party from Fernie has been rushed to the scene and a party of experienced miners from Coleman was also hurried to render assistance. Forty-five miners were entombed by the explosion Friday night in the Bellevue colliery a short distance from Frank, Alberta, B. C. Twenty bodies have been recovered. The living men are in the upper workings, which they succeeded in walling off to prevent the spread of gas. The extent of the disaster and the fate of those still in the mine will not be known for some time. EXPLOSION ON SUBMARINE. Three Hurt After Hour Diving Under the Water. San Diego, Cal. (Special).—By the explosion of a defective intake valve of the engine on the submarine boat Grampus three enlisted members of the crew were injured, one so badly that it is expected he will die. Debts Of Big Cities. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Figures giving the per capita net debt for cities in the United States, prepared by the Census Bureau, show that at the close of 1908 the per capita debt of New York city was $153.02; Cincinnati, $125.40, and Boston, $114.63. Those of the large cities with the lowest per capita debt were Detroit, $22.95, and Milwaukee, $21.68. Johnstown, Pa., with a debt of $8.71 per capita, is lowest in the list. Of the cities with more than 200,000 population those having the largest per capita payments for expenses were Boston, $23.50; Washington, $25.73, and New York city, $24.99. Burned In Hotel Room. New York (Special).—Mrs. F. A. Hilliard, 76 years old, a wealthy widow of Milwaukee, was burned to death in her room in the Hotel Bristol. She set fire to her clothing in attempting to light a candle. Mrs. Hilliard registered at the hotel on November 6 last. She attracted attention by her eccentricities. She refused to use either the electric lights or gas, and insisted on burning candles in her room. A Flight of 100 Miles. Paris (Special).—Captain Bellanger, of the Aviation Corps, flew from Vincennes to Mourmelon, 100 miles, in 70 minutes. Because of a high wind he maintained an average altitude of 4,000 feet. Smuggled Opium Seized Seattle, Wash. (Special)—Uniteo States custom officers searching the Great Northern steamship Minnesota discovered and selzed $10,000 worth of smuggled opium. Mr. Knocker—I had little faith in the curative properties of your medicine. The Agent—But it cured you? Mr. Knocker—Yes, of even the little faith I had in it. What World Lost? "It was the worst calamity that ever happened to me," sighed the pale, in intellectual, high browed young woman "I had written a modern society novel, complete to the last chapter, and a careless servant girl gathered the sheets of the manuscript from the floor, where the wind had blown them, and used them to start a fire in the grate." "What a burning shame that was!" commented Mrs. Tartan. "I took a long chance when I asked her to marry me." For HEADACHE - Hick's CAPUDINE Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you. It's liquid—pleasant to take—acts immediately. Try it. 30c., 25c., and 50 cents at drug stores. Some wise philosopher once remarked that we live in thoughts, not years. This is especially true of women after they pass thirty. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic, 25c a bottle. Perhaps our clouds have a silver lining, but it generally takes other people to see it. Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar Loosensa the Phlegm Allays Irritation Arrests Tickling Soothes and Heals Contains no opium nor anything injurious All Druggists For Coughs and Colds If you but knew what harsh cathartics do, you'd always use Cascarets. Candy tablets, vegetable and mild. Yet just as effective as salts and calomel. Take one when you need it. Stop the trouble promptly. Never wait till night. 882 Readers of this paper de- siring to buy anything adver- tised in its columns should insist upon having what they ask for, refusing all substitutes or imitations. PATENTS Watson F. Coleman, Wash- ington, D.C. Booklet Free. Highest references. Best results. The heart is a wonderful double pump, through the action of which the blood stream is kept sweeping round and round through the body at the rate of seven miles an hour. 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One of These Talented Women Is Sarah Bernhardt and the Other Ellen Terry. Two famous grandmothers are distinguished visitors of this country. Referring to these talented ladies the Rochester Post Express says: "One of the grandmothers is Mme. Sarah Bernhardt; the other is Ellen Terry. Both actresses have reached an age when it is permissible to retire from active life; but the French actress is said to be as energetic as a woman half her age, while Ellen Terry is declared to be as young as ever she was in the palmy days when she and Henry Irving ruled the theatrical world of England. Miss Terry has retired from the stage so far as acting is concerned, and has taken to lecturing on Shakespeare's heroines. And who could do better than she who has played so many of the womanly women of the great dramatist? Readers of her breezy biography know what she thinks of Portia, Beatrice, Volla, Rosland and other famous women of the tragedies and comedies, but no printed page could charm as does the wonderfully expressive features and the velvet voice of the greatest living English-speaking actress." SAVED OLD LADY'S HAIR "My mother used to have a very bad humor on her head which the doctors called an eczema, and for it I had two different doctors. Her head was very sore and her hair nearly all fell out in spite of what they both did. One day her niece came in and they were speaking of how her hair was falling out and the doctors did it no good. She says, 'Aunt, why don't you try Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment?' Mother did and they helped her. In six months' time the itching, burning and scalding of her head was over and her hair began growing. Today she feels much in debt to Cuticura Soap and Ointment for the fine head of hair she has for an old lady of seventy-four. "My own case was an eczema in my feet. As soon as the cold weather came my feet would itch and burn and then they would crack open and bleed. Then I thought I would flee to my mother's friends, Cutlurea. Soap and Cutlurea Ointment. I did for four or five winters, and now my feet are as smooth as any one's. Ellsworth Dunham, Hiram, Me. Sept. 30, 1909." Why Do They? Why Do They? Why women like the baldheaded man it is somewhat difficult to define. It may be because he appears to be: Thoughtful and kind. Trustworthy and confiding. Whimsical. Past the follies and frivolities of youth. Usually successful. A man of property. Opinions why women like the baldheaded man obtained by the Dally Mirror are as follows: He is not silly like young men. He is not sly like young men. He accepts refusals of marriage so nicely that one is sorry one did not accept him. The bald patch looks so clean and nice. One would like to kiss it. A doctor welcomes baldness when it comes to him, as it is a sign of sedatness and dignified learning, which invariably increases his practise. Free Blood Cure. If you have pimples, offensive eruptions, old sores, cancer, itching, scratching eczema, suppurating swellings, bone pains, hot skin, or if your blood is thin or impure, then Botanic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) will heal every sore, stop all itching and make the blood pure and rich. Cures after all else fails. $1.00 per large bottle at drug stores. Sample free by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga., Department B. Asking Too Much. "The count has promised that he will never beat or kick me if I will marry him," said the beautiful helress. "But has he promised to work for you?" her father asked. "Oh, papa, don't be unreasonable." TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA AND BUILD OF THE SYSTEM TAPE the bulb, and build it out of CHILL TONG. You know what you are taking. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle, showing it is simply Quinino and iron in glass. The Quinino does out of glass and the iron builds up the system. Sold by all dealers for 80 years. Prices 50 cents. To Oblige Him. Mr. Dorkins—You're always bound to have the last word, anyway. Mrs. Dorkins—Yes, that's because you always wait to hear me say it. Experience is a safer and more useful guide than any principle, however accurate and scientific it may be.—Buckle. No matter how long your neck may be or how sore your throat, Hamilis Wizard Oil will cure it surely and quickly. It drives out all soreness and inflammation. The girl in the silk stockings never gets her skirts muddy. The Human Heart The Human Heart OFFICE DR QUACKEM A Long Chance. COSTLY FURS come from YOUR part of the COUNTRY. Ship them to the BEST FUR MARKET and RIGHT FUR HUSE. Buy FURS at the best prices than you have obtained elsewhere, because we sell direct to manufacturers of HIGH GRADE FURS. 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Many of our HUSTLERS ARE MAKING GOOD MONEY, and if you do not believe it just ask them. We have a lot of good live hustling fellows working for us, no, for themselves, and you can do the same. Girls can do well as boys. Don't Cost You A Cent To Try It. Call at the Afro-American Office and let us explain how you can make real good money. Best chance in Baltimore. 307 ST. PAUL STREET Whether you use one machine or fifty, your typewriter equipment is an item of EXPENSE- Reduce the expense and you increaseyour PROFITS man ONE. It costs less to waste time by breaking cause it is easier to under- ed. It does BETTER work working parts, and they ROYAL STANDARD ROYAL CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP CO. "Chesapeake Line" ROYAL STANDARD ROYAL ROYAL TYPEWRITER COMPANY NEW YORK, U.S.A. ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER "COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA," For OLD POINT COMFORT and NOR- FOLK, VA. Steamers, leave Baltimore daily (except Sunday) at 6.30 P. M., and arrive Old Point Comfort at 6 A. M., and Nor- folk at 7.00 A. 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Open from 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Anyone reading a skid card and description may quickly ascertain our opinion whether an intention is probably竹荬性. Companion plants are usually not so sensitive. Our client trusts our free, lowest agency for securing patients. Patients taken through Mann & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a quarter; four months, $1. Sold by all newsalers. MUNN & Co 3818 Broadway, New York Branch Office. F. S. F. - Washington, D. C. Growth of the Grand United Order Since 1844. ABLE MEN WITHIN ITS RANKS Recent Unfriendly Criticism of the Actions of the Ruling Forces at the Last Biennial Convention Prompts the Writer to Present the Numerical Strength of the Organization. There has been so much criticism of the work of the biennial movable committee of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, which held its fifteenth session in Baltimore last September, that little or no time or attention has been given to the real merits and achievements of the organization as a whole. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of America was founded by Peter Ogden. The first three lodges the outgrowth of his teachings were Philomathane, No. 646, and Hamilton, No. 710, of New York and Unity lodge, No. 711, of Philadelphia. The growth of the order since 1844 to the present time has been marvelous. Scattered throughout the country there are 5,945 lodges, 3,891 house- [Name] holds, 300 past grand masters' councils, 143 patriarchies and 767 juvenile branches. The total membership of the order, including all departments, is 452,546. Among the note of who were conspicuous as leaders in the public functions and work of the last biennial convention were: Major General Jared W. Ford and his chief trumpeter, Colonel Joseph Clinton Edwards of Atlantic City, N. J.; chief of staff, John H. Bucker, Chicago; adjutant general, Colonel George W. Dawley, Philadelphia; inspector general, Colonel James O. Holmes, Washington; quartermaster general, Colonel Edgar Starling, Washington; judge advocate general, Colonel James A. Fox, Indianapolis; surgeon general, Colonel L. I. Roberts, Boston; chief engineer, Colonel J. K. F. Browne, Washington; chief mustering officer, Colonel Wesley Davenport, Boston; commissary general, Colonel George W. Hays, Cincinnati; paymaster general, Colonel James H. Young, Raleigh, N. C.; chaplain, A. Colonel George E. Moore, Columbus, O.; aid-de-camps, Colonel Harry Franklin, Baltimore; Colonel C. A. Smith, Phoebus, Va., and Colonel James W. Branson, Wheeling, W. Va. The several regiments were headed as follows: First, Colonel W. C. Gray of Washington; Second, Colonel John W. Anderson of Pittsburg; Tillard, Colonel P. H. Edwards of Philadelphia; Seventh, Colonel D. B. Allen of New Haven, Conn.; Twelfth, Major Lawrence, and a regiment composed of Patriarchs made up from the remaining twelve regiments who only sent delegates and officers. The second and third divisions, were composed of lodges, households, past grand master councils, national and foreign officers of the order. Will Install Newly Elected Officers Tuesday Evening, Dec. 20. The installation of officers for the grand pasture of the Grand United Order of Nazarites, a prosperous fraternal order, with headquarters in Baltimore, will be the occasion for special exercises at Nazarite hall, Baltimore, on Tuesday evening, Dec. 20. The order is in a prosperous condition and owns $40,000 worth of prop- [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. erty in Baltimore. This property is managed by the following board of directors: Addison Manns, president; Henry R. Hooker, Alfred H. Pitts, William H. Kimble, Elias Dorsey, Benjamin F. Sewell, Thomas H. Payne, T. H. Franklin, R. J. Dennis, Augustus Watts, J. W. Pinkney and John Gilmor. The newly elected officers for the grand pasture are: Charles G. Bailey, grand worthy shepherd; Charles W. Howard, deputy grand worthy shepherd; James H. Dixon, grand treasurer; Alfred H. Pitts, grand clerk of records; Robert H. Jackson, grand inspector; Ernest Grayson, grand chapain; Mrs. Louisa Wright, grand right hand support; Mrs. Lucy Waters, grand left hand support; Mrs. Ellen Banton, grand armor bearer; Nathan Bryan, grand worthy guide; Augustus Watts, grand inside guard; William Gibson, grand outer guard; Mrs. Jennie Thomas, grand guardian and shepherdess. SERIES OF MEETINGS ON PREVENTION OF DISEASE. Tuberculosis Society of St. Louis Cooperates in Health Conference. The first meeting of the Negro conference on tuberculosis was held under the auspices of the Anti-tuberculosis society in the Summer high school, St. Louis; from Monday afternoon, Dec. 12, to Friday, Dec. 16, inclusive. The president of the local conference is Professor F. L. Williams, who presided at the formal opening of the conference, at which exhibits were shown. Monday night's meeting was conducted by public school teachers, who had associated with them the teachers of the various Sunday schools. Professor A. J. Gossin presided. Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, was woman's night, and the presiding officer was Miss Arsuta Williams. On Wednesday evening the Rev. Gustavus Tuckerman delivered an instructive lecture to the students of the Summer high school. The meeting was presided over by Mr. George C. Pong. On Thursday evening there will be an oratorical contest, open to pupils of the Summer high school, for a prize of $10, offered by Edward F. Goltra, chairman of the municipal commission on tuberculosis, for the best ten minute oration on "The Prevention of Tuberculosis Among Colored People." The conference will close with a talk on "Tuberculosis and the Colored Race" by Professor Edward S. Williams, a stereopticon exhibition and the appointment of permanent committees. There was a stereopticon lecture every evening during the conference, and the tuberculosis exhibit was open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. President W. P. Thirkield's Report. In a report submitted to the secretary of the interior, which was recently made public, President Wilbur Patterson Thirkield of Howard university, Washington, said that the institution has to do with the uplifting of 10,000,000 of colored people in the United States. The honorable record for usefulness and large service among their people has been made by the 2,500 or more graduates which the institution has turned out. The enrollment for the last year was 1,232, representing thirty-five states and twelve foreign countries. More than four-fifths of the young men are self supporting in whole or in part, he says. Philharmonic of Trugan Inman. Mr. Hugh Juman, for many years a well known cotton trader of the south, died recently and bequeathed to a colored nurse who had been with the family thirty years the sum of $250.00. Mr. Juman says "Old Hickory" in the Dallas (Tex.) Express. To another servant of fifteen years' employment he directed that sufficient funds be given to pay off a mortgage on his home. Mr. Inman was worth between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000. I FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR, IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT, WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINNY Hair GROW LONG AND WAYY, BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR, BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25* AND 50* BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. > SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU, WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES, SMALL SIZED BOTTLE, 25* LARGE SIZED BOTTLE, 50* THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST., DEPT. No. 2 CHICAGO, ILL. AGENTS WANTED. --- MINES AND BURIED TREASURES DISCOVERED. The mineral wealth of the South has hardly been scratched. Untold millions in gold, silver, iron and copper mines await the fortunate man or men who discover their true location. A wonderful instrument called the Magnetic Needle has recently been perfected, which has been used with wonderful accuracy in discovering both mines and treasures. The needle has interchangeable parts designed for use to indicate the particular mines sought for. Lost end buried treasures of money, gold and silver, are located. Successful miners and prospectors use these needles, but in the past they have been difficult to obtain. We understand, however, that the Prospectors and Miners Agency of Palmyra, Pa, handle a complete line of these needles and other mineral rods and would be glod to correspond with anyone interested in the subject. They issue a large catalogue which will be mailed free to anyone writing them. Address P. & M. Arcey, 123 2nd St. Palmyra, Pa. --- BALTIMORE & OHIO R.R. Carly, Daily, except Sunday, Sunday only, Festival, Le M. Royal L. Camden, Le M. Royal P.J.K.A., Daily, 8:35 P.M. 8:30 P.M. CHICAGO (on Newman) Daily 4:34 P.M. 4:20 P.M. CINTI, ST. L. & WILH, ST. L. Daily 8:35 P.M. 9:00 A.M. WILH, ST. L. Daily 8:35 P.M. 9:00 A.M. CINTI, ST. L. Daily 10:35 P.M. 11:30 P.M. PITTSBURG Daily 10:35 P.M. 11:30 P.M. PITTSBURG Daily 10:35 P.M. 11:30 P.M. PITTSBURG Live Daily 10:35 P.M. 8:00 P.M. COLS, & WILH Daily 4:34 P.M. 4:20 P.M. Trains "Every Hour on the Hour" From Camden Station to Washington with Pullman Service. Earlier Departures from Mt. Royal Station. HAUSERSTOWN, Mt. 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Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter. We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communications in the office by noon in Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEADER, 807 St. Paul street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to The Afro-American Co. Evidently in these days the Republican party is getting pretty weak: Where are all the big men of former days? The weather man has been giving us some real old-fashioned winter weather. The small boy, thereof, is glad. Do not forget to give something to those who cannot return the greetings. President Taft has gone and done it. The Chief Justice of the United States is not only a Democrat but an ex-Confederate soldier. Hope he will work out all right, but it looks just a little shady to us. If the men and women of the race who think enough of each other to spend their time together, as man and wife, would rise up, get a license and get married, they would do an honorable thing for themselves and a good thing for the race. We have too much of this illict companionship going on among us. The pulpit as well as the press might do some valuable missionary work at this point. We have received two very handsome calendar from the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, of Durham, N. C. They are very acceptable, and shows that the company is learning the part of advertising so well needed in this part of the country. However, we would have been content with something less handsome and less useful had it come from the press of a colored firm. Must be pretty bum lot of lawyers in the Republican ranks that the President could not find from one end of the country to the other a man able to be Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. We are willing to concede that it is a pretty big job, but we did think that there was sufficient Republi-timber to build a whole Supreme Bench if it were needed. How hath the mighty fallen. What was the matter with "Teddy?" It does seem to us that the Charleston News and Courier, and for that matter any other Southern newspaper should place its hand over its mouth when the question of miscegenation is brought up. For two hundred and fifty years the Southern white man has been trying to blot out the Negro by mixing his white blood with it, and now he is crying from the mountain top for a pure blooded race on both sides. Wonder he did not do this before the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln, when he was selling his own flesh and blood on the auction block, whenever he got hard up for a little money. Bah! This sort of talk makes us ired. Go to. Go to. Go to. THE PROPER WAY TO GIVE If we remember correctly, we have read somewhere, something that reads like this: "If you give to those who can return your gifts, how much better are ye off than the heathen who do likewise." We do not know that we have quoted verbatim, but we are near enough to it for our purpose in writing this editorial. The Christmas season is near at hand and the streets and avenues are crowded from morning until night with bundle-laden mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers, saving nothing of relations near and far, besides our friends by the score, all intent on the one thing of making somebody happy. Now how much of this happiness we intend to confer is purely selfishness? How much of it is intended to do ourselves as much good as our friend for whom we have bestowed so much time and patience in selecting a gift? As a matter of fact have we not to some extent already discounted out gift by expecting as much if not more from the friend or relative for whom we are going to so much trouble? It so then we come under the appelation of those spoken of in the quotation above. Elsewhere in the columns of this paper are two real cases where we may not expect any return for the outlay we may make, unless it is a satisfied feeling that we have tried to do some good and the only return expected is that of one's own conscience of having made some one happy who will not know who it was that did it. Now why not get the true Christmas spirit of doing good, the giving of gifts to those who need and we will then have the greater satisfaction of feeling that the other gifts are after all really given in the same spirit, and if we do not get the return we would probably expect we would have the satisfaction of knowing that we had done a good deed elsewhere. "I was a hungered and you fed me." WHY? It is necessary to ask the question Why? Not once or twice, but continually through life. There ought to be more of the disposition among us of an inquisitive nature. Self-satisfaction is neither helpful in the world of affairs or in the realm of spiritual verities. That which helps to arouse and stimulate the mind, although it may presently prove inconvenient, may prove of the very greatest blessing. During the past year we have read of many, or rather a number of failures" of Negro enterprises. But, how many of the thousands of our people who note the mention of the same through the papers, ever seriously ask the question, Why? Of course, we do not mean the asking of the question as a simple matter of form, just as we inquire of one another's health. But the asking which we have in mind is that which leads to definite investigation to discover the real cause responsible for such failures. Very much depends upon such investigation. If one just accepts it as a matter of fact, without any serious inquiry, he is more than apt to be caught more than once in some other business affair which failed to wisely profit by the sad experience of those whose good intentions was miscarried because of a lack of knowledge when they needed it most. Such failures as the Reformers' Bank, of Richmond, Va., and the Metropolitan Reality and Mercantile Company, of New York, ought to prove the means of giving to many of our people a better and more practical education than it is possible for them to secure from the best university in the land. The same thing is true with respect to such incidents as the "West ordinance." Such affairs constantly happening demand of us earnest consideration and investigation. The motives, causes, and effects of such events upon the life of the community, when properly studied, bring to us such a clear and practical insight into affairs generally, as will give to us increasing equipment for the battles of life. There is too little thought, in these days, bestowed by our people in any direction, save that of spending their money and having a good time. The man who has to do a certain thing every day, perchance, discover some contrivance by the which the thing may be done even more effectively, thus, not only saving his hands, but, inasmuch as many other persons are compelled to do the same thing, his thought formulated into an invention, may prove the means of making him rich, and, thus, enabling him to enjoy more of the beauties and wonders of this world, which, otherwise he could not hone to enjoy. By a study of the "West Ordinance," its provisions, etc., there may dawn upon our minds, certain business, and, other possibilities, which, if properly utilized, may lead to radical changes, for good, in the lives of many of the people, for whose inconvenience and hindrance the instrument was conceived. Why? It is not only a magnificent exercise for the mind, in its development and expansion in such queries, upon the ordinary affairs of life, but it may prove just the means of realizing many of our answered prayers: for Providence, in answering prayer, not unfrequently, uses the one praying as the principal agent in answering his own prayer. The asking of the Why is but another way of declaring that we are to gather up the fragments, and let nothing be lost. We must find a way to turn our weakness into strength. The News is rather late in suggesting that the better class of white people and the better class of colored people get together and see if some way cannot be found out to prevent friction between the two races. We can say for the colored people they have been ready to do this at anytime, but it was not for them to suggest it. We appreciate all the difficulties under which we labor, but we are powerless to arbitrate as long as the other fellow thinks he is the biggest and strongest and able to get what he wants whether the other fellow likes it or not. Both branches of the City Council have passed the ordinance, and it is now up to the Mayor to sign it, and as he will, doubtless, sometime or other desire further honors at the hands of his party, it is not at all likely that he is going against the wishes of that party, because after all it is simply being done for party success. Had the News made this suggestion at the outset instead of telling the people of Baltimore that the way to do the thing was by suggestion rather than by law, which would no doubt have led to disastrous results, probably something would have been done as it is now, it is too late, and the whole affair will eventually reach the courts, and that probably almost before the ink is fairly dry on the Mayor's signature. Two Magnificent One of the most interesting events in the maratime history of this city took place Saturday, December 3rd, when the officers of the Chesapeake Steamship Company stood on the ways of the Maryland Steel Company and saw the launching of two magnificent steamers to ply between this city and Norfolk, Va. The "City of Baltimore" was the first to leave the ways, and was christened by Miss Marge James, the daughter of Mr. Norman James, vice president of the Chesapeake Steamship Company; and the "City of Norfolk," which was launched about fifteen minutes later, was christened by Miss Celestine Page Finley, daughter of President W. W. Finley, of the Southern Railway Company. The installation of the twin sister ships will give Baltimore two handsome and most up-to-date steamers plying the Chesapeake Bay. They will be furnished, with all modern conveniences, and all of the state rooms will be outside rooms. They will be connected with baths, hot, cold and shower and will be steam heated and lighted with electricity. Each ship will contain 147 staterooms, all of which will open directly on to the deck. A new features will be the installation of telephones with a switchboard on the steamer, which will make immediate connections, as soon as the steamer reaches her berth at Baltimore or Norfolk, thus giving a passenger 'immediate connection with any part of the city or country by long-distance 'phone. Particular attention will be paid to the dining rooms of the steamers, and we feel proud to mention the fact that a number of improvements which will be found on the new boats have been made at the suggestion of a member of our race, who has had considerable experience in mutters of this kind. MR VALENTINE UNDER KNIFE Mr, J. R. Valentine has just returned to his home at 1137 Stockton street, from St. Joseph's Hospital after a successful operation for appendicitis, which was performed by Dr. B. M. Rhetta after a successful examination on Nov. 26. By taking his advice and going to the hospital at once a successful operation was performed by the professor and his assistants. The doctors and sisters of the hospital deserve great credit for their good and quick service for which I am very grateful. $$$ There Is No Better Time Than Now To Show The Spirit Of The Master In Ministering To Those in Need—Here Are Two Needy Cases—Will You Help Them—The Afro=American Will Receive Contributions of Money Or Clothing—"Help Just a Little." Down on the North Point Road, several miles from the nearest street car line, is a family of a husband, wife and several small children who are sick and in dire distress. Notice of the same came to the county police authorities and to the coroner. A collection was taken up by the police and food and necessaries of life were furnished enough to last several days. The family is still in need and we are going to ask the readers of the Afro-American Ledger to make some substantial contributions to the help of this needy family. We have made inquiries and find that the case is one of real need, and therefore have no hesitation in asking for relief. A number of persons through Mrs. Alexander Williams, have contributed and others will do so. As we have said both food and clothing are needed. What are you going to do about it? Are you going to help or are you going to let this poor family suffer, or leave them to the charity of the white people when you ought to do it? We believe you are going to help. Send in your contribution to the Afro-American office, or leave them at the Colored Young Women's Christian Association, Druid Hill avenue and Dolphin street. Names of those who have contributed to the above worth cause: Mrs. Hess, of Washington, D.C. through Mrs. A. Williams... $2.00 Mrs. M. E. Murphy..... 1.00 Mrs. V. Williams..... 1.00 Mr. A. Williams..... 1.00 Miss Francis Murphy..... 1.00 [Image of a man with a mustache and wavy hair, wearing a suit and tie. The background is plain white.] REV. W. A. C. HUGHES PASTOR'S RETURN ASKED PASTOR'S RETURN ASKED The factional troubles which have existed at Sharp Street Memorial M.E. Church since the "War of Roses" rally, nearly two years ago, when the side led by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes raised more money than the side led by Mr. John Henry Smith, flared up again last week, when the Messenger, the official organ of the church, published a letter signed by Mr. Smith, in which were charges reflecting upon the administration of the pastor. The issue of the paper was suppressed, but the charges made therein were the cause of heated passages between the pastor and a number of his supporters on one side and Mr. John Henry Smith and several others following a meeting of the members of the church Tuesday night. After the meeting, which had been called for the purpose of considering the annual report of the board of trustees had finished the report, the pastor questioned Mr. Smith and several others concerning the publication. The manager of a local printing firm, which printed the Messenger, was called in and asked a number of questions about the placing of charges in the paper. He told the meeting he had done it on the request of Mr. Smith, whom he regarded as one of the leading members of the church. The allegation made in the paper that Rev. Hughes had contracted to lecture for the Metro, olitan Mercantile and Realty Com- 307 St. Paul Street. Dear Sir: A very interesting family has recently been brought to the attention of the Federated Charities which is very much in need for the coming winter. The father has tuberculosis and is not expected to live long; the mother has heart trouble and is very delicate. There are three children, all boys of 9, 7 and 4, and the only source of income the family has is from the woman's mother, who is drawing a pension, which pays their rent. None of the other relatives are able to assist. The Federated Charities proposes to raise a pension of $4.00 a week to support this family and we are asking you to give us something towards it. If we can raise $200.00 this will take care of them for one year. Does not this appeal to you? Make these two cases a special object of your Christmas charity. Contributions will be acknowledged through these columns. [Name] MR. JOHN HENRY SMITH pany for $40.00 a mouth, as well as others of minor importance were denied by the pastor. The congregation passed by an overwhelming vote a resolution declaring that alter investigation they had found the charges to be unsustained, and asking for their pastor's return for another year. Mr. Smith, the leader of the forces hostile to Rev. Hughes, has been an influential member of that church for over 50 years. It is rumored that suit will be entered against a local printing concern for publishing the article of Mr. Smith. A Successful Rendition A Successful Remark The rendition of the beautiful operetta Red Riding, Hood's Rescue under the auspices of the Ushers of Waters A. M. E. church, on Monday and Tuesday evenings, of this week was a success. All of the participants executed their parts in highly creditably manner due totie training under the directorship of Miss Mamie Woolford. Prof. J. E. Fisher, Mr. Lyston Taylor and Miss Jennie Fisher, and others deserve great credit for their work. Rally at St. Matthew's. Sunday, December 11, a Grand Rally was held at St. Matthew's A. M. E. Church, Stockholm St. , near Baltimore, formerly known as Providence Mission, now St. Matthew's A. M. E. Church. The rally was well attended. At 3 P. M., the Grand United Order of Good Hopes turned out and the sermon was preached by the Pastor, Rev. L. H. Stevens. An offering was taken up amounting to $14.29. AN AGE OF LUXURY When a negro prize fighter can afford to have nervous, prostration we know that we are living in an age of luxury,—Washington Herald 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 Rev. L. J. Valentine, who paid a flying visit to Baltimore, on Monday last, gives a glowing account of the activity of the Epworth League at Frederick and says that the District Convention will have a royal welcome at this charge next September. Rev Virgil, pastor of our church at Pittsburg, gave us an encouraging account concerning the condition of the League and Sunday School on his work. Rev. Virgil states that he is especially interested in this column as it keeps him in touch with the Baltimore Epworthians. The thing you do to-day is sure to work itself out in your character tomorrow. We regret to learn of the continued illness of Rev. Evens, father of Mrs. Susie Ross, the popular treasurer of the Baltimore District Epworth League. We pray for his speedy recovery. The Morgan College Fund is still before us so each League should endeavor to make another rally for this cause. The John A. Holmes Chapter will make an effort to help in raising this money sometime this month. We hope that the other Chapters will follow its example. There is not a spider hanging on the wall but that hath his errand. There is not a nettle growing in the corner of the church yard but hath his purpose. There is not an insect fluttering in the breeze but accomplisheth some decree. Find your niche and fill it. The W. C. Thompson Chapter of Whatcoat Church had a brilliant program last Sunday. Mr. Levi Miller, of Howard University discussed the topic for the day. Several young ladies from Morgan College rendered creditable musical selections, and Miss Louise B. Anderson, Matron Preceptress of Morgan College rendered a beautiful instrumental number. The Hattie A. Johnson Junior League of Metropolitan is doing excellent work this season. At Thanksgiving they brought to their regular Wednesday meeting a large donation for the poor. These children are not only being taught to know and love the things of God, but to put their Christianity into practical form. Mr. W. Deaver Boston, 2nd vice president of the District Epworth League, and Miss Ida R. Cummings superintendent of the Hattie A. Johnson Junior League visited the Mission-Study Class of the W. C. Thompson Chapter, last Thursday evening. Both Miss Cummings and Mr. Boston gave encouraging words to these young people which will no doubt stimulate them to larger effort for the advancement of the cause of our Lord. Living epistles are we and men reading us know just how true we are to Christ. The tragedy is that men misjudge Christ and his religion through our shortcomings. Let us resolve that so far as we are concerned we will do our best to make the world acquainted with our God through a faithful representation of Him in our lives. Bishop Anderson of the Methodist Episcopal Church, preached the gospel of work in his address at Sharp St. Memorial Church on last Monday evening. Evidently the Bishop means for every department of the church to do something and then keep on doing something. Several Epworth League Chapters are preparing Christmas baskets for the old members of their respective churches. It is a beautiful and sensible way to show the Christmas spirit. The John F. Goucher Chapter has appointed Miss Kelson as its correspondent to this column. We shall expect to hear from this young lady next week. A year's subscription to the Afro-American Ledger and the Epworth Herald would make an acceptable Christmas present to any Epworth League member. The Epworth Herald for December 3, is called the Book Number and is especially interesting to those Epworthians who are bookworms. Salisbury, Md., Dec. 15—The first colored bank on the Eastern Shore opened for business here today. The institution will be called the Houston Savings Bank, after Mr. Solomon T. Houston, one of the leading residents of the State, and one of the leading spirits in its organization. The movement for the bank was started by Melyin J. Chisum, president of a bank at Hare Valley, Va. and with the as-instance of a number of public spirited men, the project was launched. The bank will have a capital stock of $10,000. The officers are: M. J. Chisum, president; Rey. Patrick O'Connell, chairman of the executive committee Rev. R. G. Waters, vice president; J. F. Johnson, J. F. Stewart, J. W. Roberts and O. W. Roberts, directors. of my friends are going to marry soon, but I am not going to tell you who they are. I have purchased the presents in the ten cents store, and all I need now is money enough to send them when the word comes that they are married. Well after looking around, next I had to go to the Baptist church where I found the church full of women waiting for me to come to speak to them. I had this in mind and did do the speaking. There were no one there but women, and I delivered a special talk to them. I am not going to tell you what I said, but I will tell you that they did give me a big collection. I am going to use it the money I received there to purchase a Christmas present for my private secretary. I am sure she will like it. Those who are going to send me a present may send it to 5942 Aberdeen street, Chicago. Ill. But I am about to get away from Springfield. I went from there to Memphis, where I visited the high school, and had a time. After talking to the high school I went to Clarksdale where the North Mississippi Conference was in session. I had the pleasure of meeting Bishop II. M. Turner who was presiding over the conference, and who was glad to see me. There were many women there in the conference, and all seemed to be having a fine time. After shaking hands with them, I turned my attention to meeting Rev. Edward Wittenburg, D. D., who is one of the leaders in the conference and a young man who is to be heard from in this world. From Clarksdala, I left for the place where I am spending a night, in Memsa, and speaking for Rev. J. L. Linday, the pastor of Avery Chapel A. M. E. church and one of the leading ministers in the African Methodist connection. I am indeed glad to have the pleasure of seeing him. He made me welcome to his church. Next found me in Holly Springs; and here is where the Grand Lodge of Masons met. Well, W. A. J. Morgan, who was deputy grand master, became the grand master at the death of Grand Master Lampton, was in the saddle, and he made a good presiding officer. There were many who desired to succeed him and to hold his position, but he was kept there just the same. He won the position with honors. And I am sure he will make a good grand master. Hon. Chas. Banks was elected as I told you he would be, to the office of secretary and treasurer of the Masonic Benefit Association. While I could not be in there and understand all that was going on I got my share of it and can tell you a few things. Banks made a big report, and when he was through then he put on the table dollars by the tens thousands and the people just looked. I looked until my eyes are sore looking at such big pile of money belonging to my people. Now when I got through with the Grand Lodge, I met many people there and among them was the editor of the New York Age, Fred Moore. He is touring the state of Mississippi and basking in the Southern sunshine. He is enjoying hif visit down here. Now, I started this letter in Holly Springs, but did not get to finish it, because I am writing real slow in my old days. I am now in St. Louis, and I have been almost into eternity since I started this letter, and some one would have had to add P. S., and say "Since I started this letter, I have been killed." After the close of the Grand Lodge, I started for St. Louis. Leaving on the I. C. I changed at Jackson to the M. & O., and I am told that the thing was going, some, when it jumped the track, and turned down an embankment. I was thrown in my sleep from one side to the other on top of another mar. I thought I was in heaven walking among the angels, and when I was going up in the air I thought I was flying to heaven. Such a strange feeling I had, but then when it was all over and I crawled out through a widow, after getting on my shoes, and hat, I found that I was not hurt much, and was able to get into one of the turned up carriages when they came from Jackson. Tenn., and returned to Union City, and then we continued on our way to St. Louis. I am here and seem to be enjoying life. I was able to be out all day Sunday and fill three engagements. Tell the world that Col. J. O. Midnight is still alive, and was not killed in the wreck. He is thankful to God for all this. The Federation of Christian Women will hold their 5th Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 18th, at Union Baptist Church, Druid Hill Avenue J. FRANK WHEATON GUEST AT BANQUET Over Three Hundred Elks Honor Grand Exalted Ruler at Atlantic City. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Atlantic City, Dec. 15—Grand Exalted Ruler J. Frank Wheaton, of New York, was the guest of honor at a reception given by the Lighthouse Lodge No. 9, Improved Order of Elks at their home, $1207\frac{1}{2}$ Arctic avenue on last Thursday evening. Fully 300 Elks and their friends were present, among whom were representatives from Cato Lodge, of Philadelphia, Paul Lawrence Dunbar Lodge, of Wilmington, and Pride Lodge, of Camden, N. J. The address of welcome to the Grand Exalted Ruler was delivered by Attorney Isaac rf. Nutter. Other addresses were delivered by Mr. Wheaton and Mr. T.Titus Brown. A toothsome luncheon was served by the lady Elks and music was furnished by the Elks' Orchestra. The five night bazar for the benefit of St. Augustine's Church was very largely attended and was a success in every way. The following committee, with Miss Estelle Fitzgerald as chairman, had charge of the arrangements: Mrs. Wm. Nottingham, Mrs. J. S. Everett, Miss Maud Almond, Mrs. Seth Thomas, Miss Adole Dorsey, Miss Maud Fitzgerald and Mr. Gardner Pinslet. Mr. J. Vaughn will speed the coming holidays visiting friends in North Carolina and Norfolk, Va. Miss Charlotte Travis will spend the holidays in Annapolis, Md. Miss Emma Green has returned from a visit to New York. from a visitor to New York Mr. Walter Conner spent last week visiting in Columbus, Ga. Mrs. M. B. Anderson, of Kentucky avenue and Master William Anderson are both quite sick. Preparations are being made to entertain the largest crowd of visitors during the approaching holidays that have ever come to the ssashore at this season of the year. DENTON HAPPENINGS Severe Weather Interferes With School Attendance—A Thrifty Farmer (Special to Airo-American.) Denton, Md., Dec. 15—Miss Ida Bailey gave a fine tea last Sunday evening in honor of a few friends. Those present were Misses Martha Seth, Mary A. Bailey, Nora Stanford, Della Bailey, Mrs. Adaline Lewis, Mrs. Octavia Flamer, and Messrs. Harrison Horner, William Green. Alvin Carter, Arthur Bryant and Richard Wayman. Owing to the very severe weather we have been experiencing during the past few weeks, the schools have been poorly attended. Mrs. Lilly Tucker is on the sick list, Rev J. T. Johnson is rapidly improving from a recent illness. Mrs. Walter Dixon, of Baltimore, is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fountain. Mr. D. D. Bailey shattered one thousand pounds of meat here a few days ago. Mr. Bailey is one of the thriftiest farmers in this county. CUMBERLAND NOTES (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., Dec. 15.—McKendree M. E. church held an interesting men's day services last Sunday and a banquet on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trent, Glenn street, entertained the teachers of Mechanic Street School at dinner on December 11. Miss Ethel Burgee, one of the teachers of the Mechanic Street school, is confined at her home on Frederick St., with mumps. Prof. Overton, principal of the Mechanic Street School, will spend the holidays at his home, Bellfont, Pa. Those who intend to entertain on New Year's day or will have friends visiting them during the holidays are requested to send their names and the names of visiting friends to our correspondent, Mr. Rex Alston, care of the Arcade, 148% Frederick street, not later than Dec. 21st. The Afro-American can be had of Ralph Peak every Sunday by 12.30. REV. A. L. MARTIN IS A MONEY RAISER During His Pastorate A Large Amount Of The Church's Indebtedness Has Special to the AFRC-AMERICAN LEDGER. Atlantic City, Dec. 15—Asbury M. E. Church, which is now under the pastorate of Rev. A. L. Martin, for 12 years stationed at Cambridge, Md., is prospering financially. Over $2,000 has been paid on the church debt during the seven months Rev. Martin has been in charge. Rev. M. C. B. Mason, secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the M. E. Church, preached at the afternoon and evening services on a recent Sunday to overflowing congregations. Over $600 was raised during the day. Arrangements have been made to erect a new house of worship, and already a temporary house of worship has been erected. The new structure will be a stone one of two stories and will cost about $20,000. 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. Under the Personal Supervision of Mr. Ellsworth Tocney. Children's New Year's Carnival at 6.30 P. M. At 8 P. M., the reappearance of the Monarch of Melody. The Juvenile-Trobadours in a mirth making program, concluding with the most popular Arias from the Grand Opera. At 9.15 P. M., the assembly of the Classes. Mr. T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra will render music for the Triple-Offering. SCALE OF PRICES Adults, 25c. Children under 12 years, 20c. Dec. 17-3t. FOUND WANTING Says Dr. Ernest Lyon In A Sermon Before A Large Audience Sunday Morning. That the signs of the times show that in too many instances that men and nation's have been and are being weighed in the balances and found waunting was the view taken by Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon in a sermon before a large congregation at John Wesley M. E. Church last Sunday morning. His text was the incidents concerning Belshazzar's Feast, and his subject was "Weighed and Found Wanting, and he asked his hearers what would the community say if coloured men ruled so inefficiently. "The signs of the times," said Dr. Lpon, "indicate that nations, churches and political parties are being weighed in the balances which determine efficiency and fitness. England is today passing in the midst of a political upheaval; her conduct in South Africa and India towards the natives have invited censure, and many are prophesying the departure of ancient glory and prestige. "The attitude of the United States in her policy at home and abroad is being weighed in the balances and the question is being asked: Will she prove equal to the exacting demands of the hour? The color question has again appeared in the councils of the church of Christ, and the [sober and thoughtful] are beginning to doubt her present ability as now constituted to measure up to the high ethical standard set by the Man of Nazareth. "The Republican party—the party of Lincoln and Grant—was weighed and found wanting. In this city the School Board and the public school system are being weighed and the entire city awaits for the announcement of the verdict. The same is true of the Police Board. "What would the public think if colored people were in control, and presented such a spectacle as is now being presented in the conduct of these two boards." HAGERSTOWN NOTES (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 15.—The funeral of Mr. Warner Maddox, who died at his home here last Thursday, took place last Saturday at the Methodist church. Interment was made in Frederick, Md. M1. Norman Brown and Miss Catherine Blake were also among those who passed away during the week. All of the churches are busy preparing for their Christmas entertainments. OXFORD HAPPENINGS Special to the Aero-American Ledger Oxford, Md., Dec. 15. — Women's day services were held at the Epworth M. E. Church last Sunday. The principal speaker was Mrs. C. W. Pullett of Easton. Captain Gertrude Queen and Arella Bakely raised $56 for the church. The new choir of Wayman Memoria A. M. E. church had charge of the music for the first time last Sunday. Mrs. Fannie M. Chase and Mr. Stephen Camphor, both former residents here, were married in Baltimore last week. FOR SANTA CLAUS Please bring me an automobile, and a big horse, and a little horse, a wagon and a sled, a soldier suit and a little man, a Christmas tree and a little scale, a stocking of candy and cake and nuts and oranges and lots of good things. Yours respectfully Hermett Wortham. 1344 Stricker street. DEAR SANTA CLAUS: I am a little boy, ten years old and I am in the first grade in school. Ask you for a train of cars; and a stocking of good things Your loving friend. Charles White, 113 S. Wolfe St. P. S. Please don't forget aunt ie uncle and grandmother. From 6.30 P. M. until 1.30 A. M. SOMETHING THE TRIPLE NEW GALILEAN FISHERIEN'S AU Monday, Janu Under the Personal Supervisi Children's New Year's Carnival a pearance of the Monarch of Melody mirth making program, concluding the Grand Opera. At 9.15 P. M., t Mr. T. Henderson Kerr's Co for the Tri SCALE OF PRICES Adults, 25c. 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 The Baltimore Choral Study Club Under the direct on of Miss C. Beatrice Brown will appear at Whatcoat M. E. Church Pine and Franklin Sts. Sunday December 18th at 4:30 p.m. All hours of good music and POSITIVELY SILVER OFFERING M. Edyth Cooper, Pres. E. L. Rev. A. Young, Pastor. 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. 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 Original Greater Tea Rose Pleasure Social, will present their 5th Annual Dance and Reception at the Odd Fellows' Hall, 549 W. Biddle St., Thursday Evening, Dec. 22nd. Music will be furnished by T. H Kerr's Excellent Orchestra playing all the latest hits. Also Slater's Peerless 1911 Rag will be played. Committee.--Edw. L. Slater, Chairman. Philip L. Bolden, Benj. F. James, G. B. Maddox. 1dle17 C A. JOHNSON'S MUSIC SCHOOL 436 W. BIDDLE ST. Instructor of Vocal Music, also Piano, Organ, Pedal Organ, Violin, Cornet 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 Dol phin street, price $2000. Three-story house Argyle avenue near Pitcher street. price $2500 Three story house 1400 N. Carey St price $850. Two story house, 1100 block N. Carr 邱 Aye, price $925. Three story house 1190 block Argyle avenue, glice $2000. avenue, duplex 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 $2500 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 Pandsome 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. Quarterly Meeting. The quarterly meeting of the Baltimore District Mite Missionary Society was held at Grace A. M. E. Church, Catonsville, on last Friday. Among those present were: Mesdames Mary F. Handy, Annie Welch, of Washington. E. W. Fludd P. W. Wortham, M. P. Hill, M. L. Gaines, E. L. Stepteau, Fannie Briscoe, M. F. Bonds' and Miss Ozella Wilson. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH, Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10.30 A. M., Class Meeting. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.00 P. M., Epworth League. S. P. M., Sermon by the Pastor, Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching, Pastor, svbject, "The Immortality of the Soul." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8.00 P. M., Rev. B. F. Myer. of Brooklyn, will preach to the Class Leaders. Leaders and Stewards Rally all day. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Cor. S. Caroline and Bank St. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. Topic: Did Run Well. Who Hath Hindered You. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.00 P. M., Class Meeting. 7.00 P. M., Peoples' Song Service led by Mrs. Georgia Jones and Miss Clara Stanley. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E. 23rd Street near Barclay Rev. J. C. Love, Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by the Rev. Richard Thompson. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. Let all the children come that they may get ready for Christmas. Epworth League at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, President. Preaching by the Rev. James A. Briscoe, pastor of Shiloh A. M. E. Church. Let everybody come and hear these great rau of God. 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 the Pastor, subject: The Word Was Made Flesh 2.30 P. M., S. S. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The True Spirit of Christmas." Strangers cordially welcomed. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by that Disciple Jesus Loved. Special program rendered by Miss Constantia Brown. 8.00 P. M., Sermon to Local Preachers and Exhorters. Everybody welcome. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Miss Edyth Cooper, Pres. E. L. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., S. S. 7.00 P. M., Brotherhood Meeting 3 P. M., Pastor. CHRIST'S INSTITUTION, 11 A. M., Sermon by Co-Pastor, subject, The Admonition of the Church. 8 00 P. M., Preaching by Pastor. ORGAN RECITAL At Madison Street Presbyterian Church, by Miss Helen Pople, a pupil of the Conservatory of Music in Harrisburg, Pa.. Sunday, Dec. 25, 4 P. M. Miss Pople will be supported by the choir of the church. All are welcome. Dr. L. Z. Johnson, Pastor. Mr. J. F. Fessenton, Chorister. WILLING WORKER'S DAY Mrs. Melissa Miner, Chairman Mrs. E. P. Calloway, Presiding Mr. Milton N. White Speaks to Women Good Music All Women Are Invited Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. WATCH THIS SPACE For the Widows' Concert which will take place at Waters A. M. E. Church, in the near future. All the widows of the various churches are invited to take part. Mollie Giles, Pres. Mayme Woolford. Directress. Winfield Richardson Paper Hanger Stoves Repaired Send Postal 146 Dolphin Street 1t WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton. Pastor. 11 A. M., The Pastor will preach a special sermon, subject: "The Divine Admonition Against Deception" 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.45 P. M., The Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M. Sermon by the Pastor to The Willing Workers, No. 1. All are welcome. I. F. Waters, Supt. 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 8 Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, President. Combination Bazar progressing nicely. All are invited. Rev. C. B. Herbert, Pastor Sunday, Dec. 18th, at 3 P. M., sermon by Dr. D. P. Seaton, of Waters A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. W. Jones, of the Ebenezer Baptist church will be present, also his choir will assist in the services. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 9.30 A. M. Experience Meeting led by Bro. Joseph Parker, of Asbury M. E. Church. 11 A. M. Sermon Rev. Aquilla W. Brooks. 3 P. M. Sermon by Rev. D. D. Turpeau of Ames Memorial Church. Congregation are cordially invited. 6 P. M., Epworth League. Special Psigam. 7.30 P. M., Platform Meeting, Monday night Dec. 19, the Union Revival Services will commence Class meeting Tuesday and Wed- nesday night. All are invited. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. j. H. A. Martin. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School session. 6.15 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor T. J. Holliday, Supt. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. A. U. E. L. PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, Penna. Av. near Dolphin Street Rev. J. Harvey Anderson, D.D., Ph.D. Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, Mrs. Anna Perry, Supt. 4.00 P. M., Class Meeting. 4 P. M., (also) Men's Mass Meeting under auspices of the Y, M, C. A. Rev. Rosenau, the celebrated Rabbi will address the Men's Meeting. 6 P. M., Varick Christian Endeavor Meeting with an interesting program of song music and papers. 7.30 P. M., Preaching by, Pastor, subject: "A Paving Investment." ST. LUKE'S U. A. M. E. CHURCH. Spring St. near McEllderry Rev. R. Accoes, Pastor. 11 A. M., Special Service. 3 P. M., Sermon by Rev. Thomas The Metropolitan Band will be present, also all other Praying Bands are invited to come and help us. 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 • Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Pastor. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Rev. T. H. Lewis. 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor. 8 P. M., Rev. A. Baker T. H. McGowan, Supt. J. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. Men's Mass Meeting At Zion A. M. E. Church, Sunday Dec. 18th, 4 P. M. Rev. Dr. Rosenua, Rabbi, the speaker. All men invited. Good Music. W. F. DeBardeleben, Gen. Sec. The John A. Holmes Chapter Epsworth League will give an Entertainment Monday evening, Dec. 19, 1910, in the Sunday School Parlor of Metropolitan M. L. Church for the benefit of Morgan College Fund. The Star of the evening will be Mrs. Frances L. Preston, the Noted Elocutionist of Detroit, Mich. Uome and hear her. Advertise. It Pays He "Boys" Call Him the "General Advisor Without Pay"—He Is Partial to None. When a man loves to live he usually can go among men who care little whether they live or not and do good. Such a man is Augustus E. Vaughan, immaculate of dress and of heart venerable in years and usefulness, whom one may see almost any day either on Boston Common or at the Young Men's Christian Union. His specialty is helping his fallen and discouraged brother, whether he be a cigarette smoking boy or a rumsodden and disheartened derelict of a man. His creed is cheerfulness and his passion is books. Often one may see him, tall and straight, faultlessly attired in a frock coat, with his flowing white beard and his long and carefully trimmed white locks, standing with or sitting beside some vagged and unkempt victim of circumstances who has sought the only place where the police will not tell him to move on, the Common, and then one is sure to be struck by the contrast. Many a man he has met there has later become as clean of body and heart as himself, and all through his infectious good nature and brotherly comradele. Among the younger man with whom this old young man of 75 unceasingly labors he is known as "the general adviser without pay," and he is as interested in their ambitions as they can be, and so youthful is he in their presence that he is always one of them. Mr. Vaughan is not engaged in active business this summer, but he comes to Boston every day, rain or shine, to talk with his "boys," as he calls them. Some of these have never before known a real friend. He is highly educated, and counts among his friends many college presidents and professors. He was born in Middleboro, nearly seventy-five years ago; and traces his lineage back to Peregrine White of Mayflower fame. "I love to live," said he to me, "and I want to help 'the boys' to enjoy living, too." Poor pussy! As if the immemorial charges against her of keeping us awake of nights and of eating canary birds whenever she gets the chance were not enough, the doctors have just discovered that for years she has been responsible for the spread of diphtheria. Dr. G. J. Awhurn of Manchester, England, having traced an epileptic of this disease in a suburb of that city to a pet cat belonging to one of his patients, has found, after much clever investigation, that all cats are peculiarly susceptible to diphtheritic affections of the throat. He has therefore recently been warning all families who own cats to watch them carefully, and, if they develop coughs, to forbid their being hugged and petted. Dr. Awhurn further recommends that if the cough persists and the cat begins to grow thin to have the animal destroyed at once. The only really safe way, he says, is to let the first wheeze be pussy's death warrant. Sense of Taste. From a series of experiments recently made at the University of Kansas it is evident that the average person can taste the bitter of quinine when one part is dissolved in 52,000 parts of water. Salt was detected in water when one part to 640 of the liquid was used. Sugar could be tasted in 228 parts of water and common soda in 48. In nearly all cases women could detect a smaller quantity than men. Unusual. "The captain of the football team is an unusual man." "Is that so?" "Yes, he didn't shed tears when his team lost." Many a woman is single from choice the choice made by a man who chose another. The average healthy man or woman is usually eager to be busy at some useful task or employment. But let dyspepsia or indigestion get hold of one, and all endeavor becomes a burden. "A year ago, after recovering from an operation," writes a Michigan lady, "my stomach and nerves began to give me much trouble. "At times my appetite was voracious, but when indulged, indigestion followed. Other times I had no appetite whatever. The food I took did not nourish me and I grew weaker than ever. "I lost interest in everything and wanted to be alone. I had always had good nerves, but now the merest trifle would upset me and bring on a violent headache. Walking across the room was an effort and prescribed exercise was out of the question. "I had seen Grape-Nuts advertised, but did not believe what I read at the time. At last when it seemed as if I was literally starving, I began to eat Grape-Nuts. "I had not been able to work for a year, but now after two months on Grape-Nuts I am eager to be at work again. My stomach gives me no trouble now, my nerves are steady as ever, and interest in life and ambition have come back with the return to health." Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a Reason." Everread the above letter! A new one appears from time to time. They examine, true, and full of human interest. FOURTH ANNUAL FAIR IN MACON EXPERTS IN COTTON GROWING Major R. R. Wright and His Associates Have Introduced New Systems Which Will Greatly Enhance the Industrial Life of the People—Success of His Undertakings. By WHITTIER H. WRIGHT. The fourth annual Georgia colored state fair, which was held recently in Macon, was a complete success. Its effect will be felt all over the state in the respect of encouraging farmers, mechanics and householders to greater perfection and excellence in agricultural, domestic and mechanical arts. The object of the fair was not to make money, but solely for inspiration and education. The Georgia colored state fair grew out of a conference of colored farmers that Major R. R. Wright called to meet at the Georgia Industrial college at Savannah in February of 1900. This conference is held annually by the farmers at the college. In the meantime Professor Wright became so interested in the movement of the farmers that a thought grew upon him that it would be a good idea to interest the farmers as well as the many artisans of the race, such as carpenters, blacksmiths, bricklayers, seamstresses, millers, etc. In a great fair they could put their many products on exhibition and thus stimulate the masses of the race into better farming, better industrial work along all lines. When the farmers met in 1906 and the matter was again put before them they agreed that it was a bright idea, but the task was a herculean one, and many thought it too large an undertaking, but Professor Wright assured them if they would follow him they would pull through all right, and they set to work at once to accomplish the task. How well they have succeeded can be seen by the results of the fourth great state fair under the same leader, R. R. Wright. He has his forces united better than ever before. Whatever may be said of President Wright and his associates, this can be said without successful contradiction—that they have torn down old order and system of things and set up a standard that will mark a new epoch in the economical and industrial life of the people. The fair affords the colored students of art, science, needlework, domestic science, farm, shop or whatever pursuits they undertake in the state the opportunity to exhibit to the world the product of their genius and the work of their handicraft. The exhibit of Charles Land was a most creditable one and deserves much praise. His pumpkins, peas, corn, sugar cane, sorghum, wheat, oats, butter, milk, rye, walnuts, peanuts, meat, cotton, vegetables and fruit were par excellent. The trays in which he kneaded the dough and the troughs from which he fed and watered his cattle were the work of his own hands and dug from timber felled on his own forests. Moses Yopp, a farmer of Dublin, Ga., exhibited ten stalks of cotton. These ten stalks of cotton contained 1,334 open bolls. On one stalk there were 185 bolls. The stalks were pulled from one nere from which Mr. Yopp gathered and ginned two bales of cotton. The cotton was grown from seed improved by Mr. Yopp, which he calls Yopp's Improved. Professor L. B. Thompson, director of industries of the Georgia State Industrial college, is the secretary of the Fair association. He rendered very valuable service in helping to make the fourth annual industrial and economic fair the great success that it was. HIGH HONOR FOR DAVIS. Made One of King's Counsel by Attorney General Foy. Under the caption, "Ontario Leads Michigan," the Detroit (Mich.) Informer says: Attorney General Foy of the province of Ontario, Canada, has included the name of Delos R. Davis in a new list of king's counsels for that province. Mr. Davis is a colored barrister before the Anheuserburg bar of long standing and will do honor to his new title of K. C. King's counsel in Ontario corresponds to prosecuting attorney in Michigan. No election or appointment to the office of prosecuting attorney has ever been accorded a colored attorney in Michigan, and hence it appears that Ontario leads us in this regard. Hon. Samuel W. Burroughs, had he been elected, would have made such an appointment. Holiday. Basketball In Brooklyn. The crowning event in athletic circles for the holidays in Brooklyn will be the Christmas matinee basketball game and dance by the Laetifia Athletic club seniors at Avon hall on Monday, Dec. 26. The seniors will play the St. Cyprians, and the juniors will have a tryout with the St. Christopher Juniors. ARMSTRONG ASSOCIATION. Organization in Brooklyn Contributes Yearly to Hampton Institute. The annual meeting of the Brooklyn Armstrong Association of Hampton (Va.) Institute was recently held at the Pratt casino, in Brooklyn. Mr. Frank L. Babbott was re-elected for another year. The other officers are Mrs. Gilman Low, Mrs. Charles W. Idle, Mr. George Foster Peabody and Mr. Walter Crittenden, vice presidents; H. S. Adams, secretary, and H. L. Pratt, treasurer. The executive committee consists of Alexander B. Trowbridge, chairman; Mrs. Harold I. Pratt, Grosvenor H. Backus, Lewis Witherbee Francis, Charles L. Morse, Frank H. Parsons, Mrs. Glentworth R. Butler, Miss Brackett, Mrs. Frederick W. Atkinson, Miss Clara Qgden, Mrs. St. Clair McKelway and Dr. H. B. Frissel, principal of Hampton institute, ex officio. On the advisory board are Mrs. Frank Lyman, Mrs. Robert Low Pierrepont, Mrs. Charles B. Hewitt, the Rev. John Howard Melish, the Rev. Dr. L. Mason Clarke, Willis Delano Wood, Henry E. Ide. Roscoe C. E. Brown and Dr. Frederick W. Atkinson. The reports of the association, which has for its object the fostering of local interest in the work of Hampton institute, Hampton, Va., for the uplift of the Negro and Indian races, were most encouraging. During the fiscal year ending May 1, 1910, the amount sent to the institute by the association was $1.50-10, made up of membership dues and donations. Dues, as well as donations, which are all voluntary, go to the institute intact. The Brooklyn Armstrong association is unusual in this respect. It has no expenses chargeable against its receipts, and therefore for every dollar contributed through it Hampton institute receives a dollar. SCIENCE HALL DEDICATED. Many Distinguished Educators Present—Music by University Choir. The new science hall at Howard university, which was built through an appropriation of $80,000, was formally dedicated on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 3:30 p.m. The speakers were; Dr. Henry S. Pritchett, president of the Carnegie foundation fund for the advancement of teaching; Dr. William H. Welch of John Hopkins university, Secretary of the Interior Battlinger, Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee institute, who is also a member of the board of trustees at Howard, and Justice Job Barnard, president of the board of trustees. Science hall has been in use since the opening of the fall term, and nearly 600 students are receiving regular instruction in the departments of chemistry, physics and biology. Music was furnished by the rested university choir of fifty voices, the university band and orchestra. BISHOP ELIAS COTTRELL PLEADS FOR HARMONY. Christian Forbearance Urged — New Central Conference Created. In his address before the recent session of the Mississippi conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church in West Point, Miss. Bishop Elias Cottrell severely scored those persons who verbally or by written communication seek to stir up bad feeling in the ranks of the church for self glorification. The bishop's remarks were the result of certain new legislation enacted by the general conference in Atlanta, Ga., previous to the convening of the Mississippi conference. His pleas were for harmony and Christian forbearance on the part of all concerned. A new conference, making three in the state, has been created which will be known as the central Mississippi conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church. The act legalizing the new body was passed by the last general conference held in Atlanta and will greatly facilitate the handling of the many interests of the denomination in the south, which has grown to large proportions. An effort is now being made to raise the sum of $40,000 necessary to complete payment on the new administration building which has been erected on the grounds of the Mississippi Industrial college in Holly Springs, Miss. J. N. Billups is the newly elected secretary, A. Gillespie assistant secretary and J. T. Clay statistician. Smitherman Heads Press Association. At the recent meeting of the Western Negro Press association the following new officers were elected: President, A. J. Smitherman of Muskogee; vice president, L. A. Bell of Wagoner; secretary, J. D. Cook of Milwaukee; assistant secretary, A. C. Chichon of Muskogee; chaplain, Rev. T. D. Lee of Kansas City; statistician and historian, Harry R. Graham of Quinfinro; chairman of executive committee, John L. Thompson of Des Moines; treasurer, Nick Chiles of Topeka. People Final Arbiters in a Republic. The insurrection in our sister republic, which seems to be reaching such large proportions, should teach the lesson that in a republic sooner or later the people will rule despite the efforts of dictators to the contrary, says the Los Angeles (Cal.) New Age. The cause of the Mexican revolution is a just one and if not now will at some future time triumph. LESSON TEXT-Mathew 23:1-20. Memory. verses. 5. 6. GOLDEN TEXT—"Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." -Matt. 25:20 Jesus was in the grave three days, from Friday, April 7, to Sunday, April 8, A. D. 80. The Resurrection was early Sunday morning, and was from a tomb in a garden near Calvary. The home of the disciples during the forty days was in Jerusalem. It is hard to conceive of a greater disappointment, or a deeper mental and spiritual gloom than the Egyptian midnight darkness, without a star of hope, which closed about the disciples when Jesus their Lord was dead upon the cross, and every precaution was taken to make certain that he was really, irrevocably dead. The enemies of Jesus, guarded against every possibility of mistak as to the reality of his death. This is a very interesting example of the Providence of God. For if Jesus did not die, he could not be raised from the dead. Moreover if the proof that Jesus really died came from his friends, people would question whether they did not in some way deceive, But the enemies of Jesus were very anxious that he should be really dead, in order that he might never trouble them again. Hence they did everything possible to accomplish their purpose. The soldiers pierced his body with a spar, and blood and water flowed from the wound—a proof of death (John 19: 34, 35). The centurion, who was accustomed to executions, was convinced that he was dead, and so reported to Pilate. The tomb in which he was buried was a new one, in which no one had ever been buried, and so there could be no doubt as to the identity of the body of Christ. At the request of the chief priests, the stone against the door of the sepulcher was scaled, and a Roman guard placed around the tomb, so that no one could take away the body and then protrend that Jesus had risen (Matt. 27:52-66). Jesus rose early on Sunday morning. Of the method or circumstances we know only what is stated here. "Dehold, there was a great earthquake. Early in the morning, before the arrival of the women at the tomb. For the (an) angel of the Lord descended from heaven. A divine messenger, to overwea the guards, and show that Jesus rose, and was not taken from the tomb by human power, and that the same body came forth that had been buried. Rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it, as a guard waiting to give the needed information to the disciples. His countenance (his appearance) was like lightning, in vivid and intense brightness. And his ralment white as snow." This was heavenly apparel, the visible expression of his heavenly nature. It seems that Mary Magdalene first reached the tomb, and seeing the stone rolled from the door, hastened to tell the news to Peter. The others then came, and entering into the tomb, "found not the body of the Lord Jesus" (Luke). It was fitting that the resurrection should occur at the dawning of the day. It was the dawning of the world's day of redemption. Mark adds, "and Peter." For he would be the saddest of all. This message would be a drop of joy in his cup then, as showing Christ's forgiveness. The Ascension was the only fitting close of the earthly life of Jesus. When the disciples had been thoroughly convinced by "many infallible proofs" during forty days, that Jesus was really alive, then he went home to his throne and to his Father in the only way that would enable them to realize that he was their ever-living Lord and Saviour. The last view of Jesus was not on the cross, but ascending in glory, a living Saviour. The resurrection of Christ is the assurance that the depth of the body is not the end of existence. For the soul lives on without this mortal body, but receives a body in the other world, like Christ's glorious body. The resurrection life removes all fears and doubts, with the assurance of a continued life hereafter, all we have gined in this life being but a preparation for that eternal life. The very soul of our religion is missionary, progressive, world embracing; it would cease to exist if it ceased to be missionary, if it disgarded the parting words of its founder, 'Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations,' etc. The spirit of truth is the life-spring of all religion; and where it exists, it must manifest itself, it must plead, it must persuade. It must also convert. There may be times when silence is gold, and speech silver; but there are times also when silence is death, and speech is life—the very life of Pentecost. The progress of the church through missions is one of the most hopeful signs of the times. The era of missions has been its era of greatest advancement at home. The awakening of the nations all over the world; the fruits of mission work made manifest within the last ten years; are an inspiration to the whole Christian world, to larger giving and to deeper consecration. Conversion and joining the church are but the beginning of the Christian life. Christ's last command was, "Go ye, therefore." Do not wait for people to come to you, but go to them. A HAIR FOOD Unequalled for sostening and beautifying the hair and promotes a luxuriant growth, guaranteed to be free from all injurious chemicals and should be used as the most proper hair Dressing for Ladies and children. DIRECTIONS—Rub thoroughly into the hair and then comb hair to suit style Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in the known original red boxes: Small Red Tin Box, single, 15c., ordered by mail, 25c. Medium Red Tin Box, single, 25c. ordered by mail, 40c. Druggist and Notion Stores should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock. 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Best House in New Water Suits, $2.50 to $10.00.; Separate Skirts, $25.00 to $1.50; Men's $7.00. Clothing for Dresses. Lace Curtains. Men from 8 A. M. to 11 A. M. DIRECTIONS—Rub thoroughly into the hair and then comb hair to suit style Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in the known original red boxes: Small Red Tin Box, single, 15c., ordered by mail, 25c. Medium Red Tin Box, single, 25c. ordered by mail, 40c. Could keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock. Ex store for it, or write direct to us. wholesale orders on application. REGOR & SONS' COMB AND HEATER... Own Ladies and Children to dress the to any stylish fashion. Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c. extra and will be mailed with every order. REGOR & SONS Persons of Perfameries and Toilet Articles Baltimore, Nd. Washington, D. C. MARSHALL SES & PROVISIONS Eggs and Poultry Phone, Mt. Vernon 793-R Dolphin St., Cor. Division CLOTHING. OWN, 2145 Division St. Private Dwelling.) At House in Northwest Baltimore Suits, $2.50 to $10.00; Separate Coats, size Separate Skirts, $1.00 to $6.00; trimmed to $1.50; Men's Overcoats, $1.50 to $5.50. Clothing for Children very cheap, also dresses. Lace Curtains for sale. All business from 8 A. M. to 11 P. M. Terms Reasonable. LAMP CAP LOOK FOR SIG COMB CO., 2122 Orders Promptly Attn TIONS More Life Ins STROBRIDGE, Prest on Liberty and Clay Insurance Compa FOR SIGN. MB CO., 2121 Druid Hill Avenue ers Promptly Attended. NS Life Insurance Co., ROBRIDGE, President, Liberty and Clay St. Baltimore, Md. Insurance Company in Maryland. FORE THAT COLD TODAY "I would rather preserve the health of a nation than be its ruler."—MUN-YON. Thousands o. people who are suffering with colds are about today. Tomorrow they may be prostrated with penumonia. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Get a 25 cent bottle of Munyon's Cold Cure at the nearest drug store. This bottle may be conveniently carried in the vest pocket. If you are not satisfied with the effects of the remedy, send us your empty bottle and we will refund your money. Munyon's Cold Cure will specially break up all forms of colds and prevent gripe and pneumonia. It checks discharges of the nose and eyes, stops sneezing, allays inflammation and fever, and tones up the system. If you need Medical Advice, write to Munyon's Doctors. They will carefully diagnose your case and advise you by mail, absolutely free. Prof. Munyon, 63d and Jefferson streets, Philadelphia, Pa. PISO's the name to remember When you need a remedy for COUCHS and COLDS Royal Family of England Remain Faithful to "Ess Bouquet" - Czarina is Fond of White Violet. Queen Mary is not a lover of perfume. She uses eau de cologne occasionally, but avoids scents as much as possible. A west end chemist told the writer recently that neither is Queen Alexandra very fond of perfumes, although she remains faithful to the "Ess Bouquet," which has been in use by the royal family of England since 1822. This perfume is composed of amber mixed with the essence of roses, violets, jasmine, orange flowers and lavender. On the other hand the czarina is passionately fond of perfume. Her apartments in the royal palace are daily sprayed with essences of lilac, jasmine, and white violet. Her majesty's favorite essence is violet, and for several weeks in the early spring hundreds of women and girls may be seen at Grasse gathering, the blossoms from which the czarina's perfume is made. The finished product is tested, bottle by bottle, at the St. Petersburg Academy of Chemistry before being sent to the imperial store. The Queen Mother of Spain uses as perfume can d'espagne, manufactured in Madrid, and also obtains a perfume for her toilet from Paris. Its composition is a secret which the perfumer only half discloses. "It is made," he says, "of rosewater, coconut oil, and—the rest is a mystery." The young queen of Holland is a great believer in the virtues of eau de cologne; while "Carmen Sylva," queen of Roumania, uses a special perfume made from the finest herbs, which she says "is the best tonic for the skin she has yet discovered." Progress in Railroading. "Yes," said the lady whose dress case is covered with strange foreign labels, "the way railroads run now-labels, "the way railroads are run now-adays is a great improvement over what they were 50 years ago." "But surely you had no experience as a traveler 50 years ago," says her friend. "I don't mean that. But nowadays, don't you notice, when there is a wreck it is always had at some point convenient to a cluster of farm houses where the victims can go for coffee and to get warm?" "Two great desires of my life have been gratified. One was to go up in an alrship." "And the other?" "To get safely back to earth." Gives Breakfast Zest and Relish Post Toasties A sweet, crisp, wholesome food made of Indian Corn, ready to serve right from the box with cream and sugar. Flavoury Delicious Economical "The Memory Lingers" Postum Cereal Company, Ltd. Battle Creek, Mich. WASHINGTON NEWS GALORE. Opening of Congress Revives New Political Interest. WHAT OUR PEOPLE ARE DOING Lineup of Men of Influence and Official Position In and Out of Washington—Activity Among Educators, Freeman Dental Society Elects and Banquets New Officers. By OLIVER RANDOLPH. The opening of congress has transferred the scenes of activity to Capitol hill. Every day one can stand at some point on Pennsylvania avenue, near the capitol, and see distinguished senators and representatives on their way to the sessions. Most of them speed swiftly by in mammoth touring cars. As a rule, they are accompanied on their morning trips by their wives or some member of their families. There are, however, many of the senators and representatives who walk to their legislative duties. The sight of some eminent legislator walking briskly down the avenue just in time to get to his seat in the senate or house by 12 o'clock. The nomination of Whitefield McKinlay, who was appointed collector of customs for Georgetown, D. C., is among the recess appointments which came up for confirmation on the opening of congress. The general impression is that Mr. McKinlay will be promptly confirmed. He has been making good as the collector of the Georgetown port. He went into office on Aug. 4 and has been faithfully attending to his official duties. His popularity with both races makes him a most acceptable official, and it can be safely as- HON. WHITEFIELD M'KINLAY. sorted that his confirmation will soon be officially announced. There are quite a number of colored men of influence and standing employed at the capitol who will be very much in evidence during the sessions. There is Joseph E. Johnson, stenographer, who is with Speaker Cannon. He is known as the colored Uncle Joe. Mr. Johnson is well known by senators and congressmen and fields considerable influence with them. He understands thoroughly all of the routine methods of the house and can give one some valuable pointers on how to get a bill through. He has been employed at the capitol for a good number of years, having been on the stenographic force of Speaker Reed. Influential Men About the Capitol. There are other colored men also around the capitol who have made themselves very valuable not only to [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. their senators and congressmen, but also to members of their race having business at the capitol. Sometimes these employees are sought and render valuable assistance to men who are up for confirmation, sometimes by colored men who are trying to get some bill through, and they are generally ever ready to lend a helping hand. Charles Pickett of Illinois, who is with Senator Cullom; Ralph W. White of West Virginia, who is with Representative Hughes; Harry Parker, who has for years been with the important committee on ways and means, of which Representative Payne of New York is chairman, and Frank A. Byron of Illinois, who is with Representative Poss of the committee on naval affairs, are some of the men on Capitol hill who are very much in evidence these days. Bruce on Vocational School Plan. Assistant Superintendent of Public Schoolis Roscoe Conkling Bruce, has classified and studied and Mr. A. C. Newman of the Armstrong Manual Training school has worked out the details of a plan to institute for the first time in the history of the district school a vocational school. Professor Bruce has submitted a report on the subject and expects to have a vocational school in operation next September. The new vocational school will bring the District into the forefront of educational advance. As yet there are but few such schools in existence. The most notable examples are the Manhattan Trade School For Girls, in New York city; the Secondary Industrial school at Columbus, Ga.; the Rochester (N. Y.) factory schools and the Industrial school of New Bedford, Mass. It is designed primarily for boys and girls of the sixth, seventh and eighth grade years who would not go to high school because they have to get out and work for a living. The new school will enable them to earn more money in a legitimate trade. it is believed. School figures show that hundreds of boys and girls leave the schools before the age of fifteen to engage in [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] "blind alley" occupations, such as blacking shoes, selling papers, etc. occupations that lead nowhere. The vocational school is designed to fit scholars for well trained apprenticeship in good paying trades and callings. Two year courses have been provided in seven trades for boys and three trades for girls. For boys the courses will include machinist work, blacksmithing, wagon and automobile construction, electrical work, plumbing, heating and tinning, house, sign, wagon and fresco painting, paperhanging, printing, brick and stone masonry, plastering and concrete construction. For girls there will be courses in practical cookery and household management, sewing, dressmaking, tailoring and millinery. The only academic work would be in mechanical drawing, English mathematics and general elementary science. The scheme has been submitted to well known educators in other cities and members of the board of education. Paul H. Flanns of the division of education of Harvard university has given it his hearty good wishes. J. A. Chamberlain, superintendent of manual training in the District of Columbia, has studied the plan and has given it his endorsement. Members of the board of education who are known to be in hearty sympathy with it are Dr. W. V. Tunnell, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, W. V. Cox and Mrs. R. H. Terrell. E. C. Williams at Bethel Literary. Professor E. C. Williams, principal of M Street high school, was the principal speaker at Bethel Literary, at a recent meeting. Professor Williams read an interesting paper on Japan. He gave a graphic account of this oriental nation, showing that he had given much cipal speaker at Bethel Literature at a recent meeting. Professor Williams read an interesting paper on Japan. He gave a graphic account of this oriental nation, showing that he had given much time and study to PROFESSOR E. C. WILLIAMS, the Japanese, Professor Williams before coming to Washington was the librarian at Western Reserve university, and his acquaintance with books is extensive. The Robert T. Freeman Dental Society of the District of Columbia held its annual meeting and election of officers the last of November at Martin's cafe. The reports of the secretary and treasurer showed the society to be on a good financial basis. The following were elected to serve during the ensuing year; Dr. C. A. Gray, president; Dr. C. C. Fry, vice president; Dr. George H. Butcher, recording secretary (re-elected); Dr. S. A. Fraser, corresponding secretary (re-elected); Dr. A. J. Gwathney, treasurer; Dr. W. E. Hamilton, librarian (re-elected). After the meeting the members joined in the annual banquet. An Appetizing Menu Was Served. Oyster. Cocktails. Turkey, Cranberry Sauce. Green Peas. Mashed Potatoes. Olives. Pickles. Salad. Cheese. Crackers. Coffee. Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Dr. C. S. Wormley, the retiring president, acted as toastmaster and called on the members present for short speeches. Dr. D. A. Ferguson of Richmond, Va., was the honored guest and spoke of a recent operation he had performed for empyema of the antrum. Dr. Ferguson was elected honorary vice president. The society decided to hold its January meeting in Richmond, Va., as guests of Dr. Ferguson. It was this society that started the examination of school children's teeth, each member giving his service gratis. COMMERCIAL Weekly Review of Trade and Market Reports. R. G. Dun & Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade says: The year now drawing to a close will be notable for its harvests, the money value of its farm products being computed at close to nine billion dollars—a record figure. This fact forms the best possible basis for industrial advance next year. There is, however, little change in financial and business sentiment, which remains conservative and captious. The holiday trade is, nevertheless, opening up well, and in certain important centers the jobbing trade in staple merchandise is reported as improving. The colder weather has been beneficial to most merchants and the heavy fall of snow is most seasonable. Continued restriction of output has not prevented steady accumulation on pig-iron stocks, and the movement to curtail operations is expected to be carried still further. Existing conditions in the pig-iron market reflect increased dullness, and sellers are offering concessions in some instances in order to stimulate business. Wholesale Markets NEW YORK—Wheat—Spot easy; No. 2 red, 97% c. elevator and 98% f. o. b. afoat; No. 1 Northern Duluth, 117% f. o. b. afoat. Corn—Spot easy; No. 2 new 56c. nominal elevator, domestic basis, to arrive, and 55% f. o. b. afoat Butter — Creamery specials, 30½ @31c.; creamy extras, 29@29½. Poultry alive, steady. Western chickens, 12@13c.; fowls, 13@14½; turkeys, 12@16. Dressed, steady; Western chickens, 10@17c.; fowls 10@17; do, turkeys, 15@23. PHILADELPHIA. — Wheat unchanged. Corn ½c. lower; December, 51@51½; January, 50@50½. Oats steady; No. 2 white, natural. 38½c. Butter firm; extra Western creamery, 31½c.; do, nearby prints, 33. Eggs scarce and firm; Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts, f. c. 39c. at mark; do, current receipts in returnable cases, 37 at mark; Western firsts, f. c., 39 at mark; do, current receipts, f. c., 37 at mark. Cheese firm; New York, full creamus, fancy, September, 15% c.; do. October, 14% @15; do, fair to good, 14@14%; Live poultry steady; towls, 12@14%; Old roosters, 10@10%; spring chickens, 12@14%; ducks, 15@16; geese, 13@14; turkeys, 19@20. BALTIMORE—Wheat—No. 2 red Western, 96% c.; contract, 96%; No. 3 red, 94%; steamer, No. 2 red, 92%; steamer, No. 2 red Western, 92%. Corn—Year, 51% @51%; spot, new, 52@52%; January, 50% @56%; February, 50%; March, 51 hid. Oats—No. 2 white, 38% c.; standard white, 33% 38%; No. 3 white, 38% @38%; No. 4 white, 37% @38. Hay—No. 1 timothy, $20@20.50; No. 2, do, $19@19.50; No. 3, do, $16@18; choice clover mixed, $18.50 @19; No. 1, do, $17.50@18.50; No. 2, do, $14@16.50; No. 1 clover, $15 @16. Cheese—Jobbing lots, $17@17½c. Eggs — Maryland, Pennsylvania and nearby firsts, 38c; Western firsts, 38; West Virginia firsts, 37; Southern firsts, 36; guinea eggs, 19 Dressed Poultry—Turkeys, choice, $19@20c; fair to good, $17@18; rough and poor, $12@14. Chickens— Choice young, $13@14c; old and mixed, $12@13; old roosters, 10. Ducks, $12@15c. Geese—Nearby, 13 @14; Western and Southern, 10 @13. Live Stock PITTSBURG. — Cattle — Choice, $6.25@6.50; prime, $6@6.30. Sheep — Prime wethers, $4.10@ 4.25; culls and common, $1.50@ 2.50; lambs, $4.50@6.50; veal calves $9.50@10. Hogs — Prime heavies, $7.90; medi- mums, heavy heavy, $7.90; light Yorkers and pigs, $8; roughs, $6.75 @7.25. CHICAGO — Cattle — Market slow and weak, beeves, $4.40@7.20; Texas steers, $4.10@5.25; Western steers, $4.10@6.20; stockers and feeders, $2.25@5.00; cows and heif- ers, $2.20@6.10; calves, $7@9. Hogs — Market slow at decline. Light, $7.15@7.57½; mixed, $7.15@ 7.55; heavy, $7.15@7.55; rough, $7.15@7.30; good to choice, heavy, $7.30@7.55; pigs, $6.65@7.45; bulk of sales, $7.40@7.50. Sheep—Lambs $5.25@6.25; yearlings. $3.75@5; wethers. $3.50@4; ewes. $3.35@3.75; stockers and feeders. $3@3.75. KANSAS CITY, MO. — Steera steady; strong; cows, steady to 10% lower. Dressed beef and export steers. $5.50@6.75; fair to good. $4.55@5.45; Western steers. $4.50@5.50; stockers and feeders. $4@5.25; Southern steers. $4.25@5.35; Southern cows. $2.50@4.15; native cows. $2.75@5; native heifers. $3.75@5.50; bulls. $3.50@5; calves. $3.65@8.25. THE Famous Rayo Lamp Once a Rayo lamp was gone The Rayo Lamp is a high grade lamp, sold at a low price. There are lamps that cost more, but there is no better lamp made at any price. Constructed of solid brass; nickel plated—easily kept clean; an ornament to any room in any house. There is nothing known to the art of lamp making, but to the value of the RAYO lamp as light-giving device. 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Waller, daughter of Rev. G. R. Waller, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, was married to Mr. Harry O. Wilson, Manager of the Mutual Benefit Society of Baltimore on Wednesday December 14 at 6 p.m. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father at her home 325 E. 23rd street, in the presence of the immediate family. The couple will make their home au 1619 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Division street. BRYANT-WILSON Mrs. Martha J. Wilsen, an active worker in Sunday school circles and for the past four years secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association, and Rev. Joseph G. Bryant, pastor of the A. M. F. Church at Denton; Md., were married at noon Thursday. The wedding took place at the bride's residence, 1606 Division street; and was performed by Rev. L. S. Flagg pastor of St. John Church. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. Richard Neal. Miss Evelyn Brown, a cousin of the bride was bridesmaid. The matron of honor was Mrs. Ida Keller, and the best man was Mr. J. G. Bryant, jr. a son of the groom. A reception followed the ceremony after which Rev. and Mrs. Bryant left for their future home in Denton, where they were tendered another reception on their arrival. MR. GEORGE B. MURPHY SPEAKS. Mr. George B. Murphy, a supervising principal in the city schools, delivered a well received address at Psalmist Baptist Church last Sunday night, in which he urged that parents should see that their children attend school regularly. Mr. Murphy was introduced by Rev. Junius Gray, pastor of the church. FUNERAL OF REV. WM. H. DRAPER The funeral of Rev. William H. Draper, who died at his home in Brooklyn, Md., Sunday night, following a stroke of paralysis, took place Wednesday at the Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church. The services were in charge of the Methodist Episcopal Ministers Meeting. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Center. Rev. Draper was a member of the Washington Conference for over 40 years, and was superannuated two years ago. He was a brother of the late Rev. Daniel Draper. The funeral of Mr. Aaron Mossell, who died at the residence of his son, Rev. Charles W. Mossell, at Bowie, Md. took place at Ebenezer A. M. Church on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was 57 years of age He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Mossell, three sons, Rev. C. W. Mossell, Dr. N. P. Mossell, founder of the Frederick Douglass Hospital, Philadelphia and A. A. Mossell, a mining engineer in England. A daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Denny, MR. JOHN FORTIE BURIED The funeral of Mr. John F. Fortie, who died last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Helen Cooper, of N. Eden street, with whom he boarded took place Sunday at the residence of his sister, 407 N. Caroline street, the deceased was wellknown in East Baltimore and had for a number of years been employed at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Hannibal Lodge, No. 11, K. of P., conducted the impressive burial service over the remains. G. C. George A. Watty, was master of ceremonies assisted by Prelate Wm. J. G. Jackson. Robert A. Elliott had charge of Robert A. Elliott had charge of the funeral arrangements. MARY CREDITT DEAD Miss Mary Creditt, aged 18, died at her home, 1371 N. Carey St. on Thursday of this week. Miss Creditt was a victim of the "white plague", tuberculosis. Her death had not been unexpectekt but it was a shock to many for she was well-known among the younger society of Northwest Baltimore. The deceased was the onl daughter of Mrs. M. L. Creditt and is survived by a number of relatives in this city and Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from Trinity Baptist Church on E. 21st street. The monthly meeting of the Ministerial Alliance will be held at the Grace Presbyterian Church. Dolphin and Erting street on Monday morning. COL. WILLIAMS SURPRISED After their regular drill at the home of Serg. Annie Jolly, 1422 Orleans street, the officers of Bethel Co. Calanthe Drill. Corps, tendered their instructor, Col. Lewis E. Williams, a most pleasant surprise at the home of Capt. Laura Feggens, 1317 E. Monument street, and presented him with a substantial purse of money. Among those present were: Brig. Gen. George H. Carter Grand Worthy Counsellor, Mrs. Rosie J. Richardson; Captain George Carter, of Phyllis Wheatley Co. Lieut. Augustus Scott, of Wm. H. Watson Co. Addresses were made by Capt. Làura Feggeus, Brig. Gen. George H. Carter, Lieut. Flossie Carter, Sergt. Annie E. Jolly, Mary Roberts and others, after which refreshments were served. Bethel Co., has a membership of twenty-four and are making strenuous efforts to forge to the front as a female military company. AMES S. S. ELECTS OFFICERS The Sunday School Board of Ames Mem. M. B. Church elected the following officers for the ensuing year, at their Wednesday night meeting. Henry Johnson, Superintendent; J. R. Valentine, assistant superintendent; Mrs. Mary High, primary superintendent. Miss Elenora Johnson, assistant superintendent; Jas. Flood, secretary; Miss Lula Briggs, assistant secretary; Mrs. M. Curtis, treasurer; Thos. I. Kelson, chorister; Miss M. J. Henry, president of Missionary Society; Thos. Kelson, secretary; Mrs. Henrietta Valentine treasurer; Mrs. Louisa Jones, superintendent Cradle Roll; Blanche Jessups, assistant superintendent; Edward Booth, librarian; Lloyd Thomas, assistant. "OWLS" HAVE A SMOKE Mr. Hiram Sorrell, traveling organizer of the Afro-American Order of Owls, gave a smoker to the Afro-American Club, which is composed of prospective members of the Order last Sunday afternoon.' The afternoon was enjoyably spent, and a number of addresses were delivered. The club is planning to give a big ball. GOLDSMITH OPPOSES CARNIVAL William Goldsmith, proprietor of a department store on Pennsylvania avenue above Wilson street, is coming in for a good deal of severe criticism these days because in opposing the carnival on Christmas eve, he declared in an afternoon paper, that the presence of large crowds in the barnival, most of whom would be Negroes, would drive trade down town that night. Goldsmith is said to have a large colored patronage and has prospered considerably since the large influx uptown of colored people. He is said to be one of those who opposed the occupancy of houses on McCulloh street, by colored people. The Afro-American Club, at a well-attended meeting last Sunday afternoon passed resolutions severely criticising Goldsmith's stand, and a number of men made speeches advocating that the colored people boycott the storekeeper. PASTOR SURPRISED The Women's Home Missionary Society, Mrs. Mamie Jones, president, and the Parsouage Committee Mrs. Maud Kelson, president, both of Ames Memorial M. E. Church, pleasantly surprised their pastor, Rev. D. D. Turpeau, 1363 Calioun street, by visiting them and loading down the parsonage with good things on last Monday night. A purse was also presented the pastor and his wife. G. A. R. ELECTS OFFICERS The members of Ellsworth Post, No.19, G.A.R., held their annual inspection and election of officers Friday night in their armory. The following officers were elected: Commander, William H. Sawyer; ssnior vice commander, E. Harkins; junior vice commander, Thomas Rice; adjutant, R. B. Crew; surgeon, Joseph Dyer; chaplain, Rev. Peter Mitchell, quart-rmaster, O. T. Knox officer of the day, W. H. Parkins; officer of the guard, Harry Frazer; sergeant major, Enoch T. Wheeler; quartermaster sergeant, John Turner. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS MEET A special meeting of the officers of the Allen Christian Endeavor League was held at the residence of the State Superintendent, Rev. J. Gwynn, 603 N. Eden street. Thursday evening. Addresses setting forth the needs of the work were delivered by Bishop L. J. Coppin, and others. A Complimentary Dinner Tendered Mr. Greenwood By The Members Of Mt. Lebanon Lodge Of Masons At The Yale Lunch Room. Mr. William T. Greenwood, past worshipful master of Mt. Lebanon Lodge, F. & A. M., was tendered a complimentary dinner at the Yale Lunch Room, 124 W. Biddle street, Monday night. The dinner was given as an appreciation of Mr. Greenwood's labors in behalf of the lodge, and and was attended by a number of men prominent in the Order. Past Master E. B. Jones acted as toastmaster, and the following toasts were responded to. "The Grand Lodge," Grand Master Thomas A. Jones. "The Grand Chapter," Mr. Joshua Robinson. "The Craft," Dr. M. E. Burk. "Chips from the Quarries" were responded to by a number of the members present. Mr. E. B. Jones, in a neat little speech, presented Mr. Greenwood a past masters' jewel, the gift of the members of the lodge. Mr. Greenwood made a fitting speech in accepting the token of esteem. JAS. C. HAWKINS FIRE INSURANCE Rents Collected and Loans Negotiated. C. & P., St. Paul 3568-Y 3m-10-27 MRS. LUCY S. DAY auuounces the opening of her Hair Dressing Parlors S.E. Cor. Carey and Presstman St (Opposite Gates' Pharmacy) A full line of Human Hair Goods for Sale, also Tonies, Pomades and Shampoos. Hair Work of all kinds made to order. HAIR CULTURE & MANICURING 12-17-41 The Ladies are for POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 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. M. Under the direction of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey. Miss Lillian-Mac 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 The Drexel ...Mid-Winter Yacht Party... Under Personal Direction Of ERNEST PURVIANCE .....AT THE..... ...Galilean Fishermen's Hall... Friday Eve., Dec. 30. '10 KERR'S ORCHESTRA Introducing The "Tantilization Rag." Admission 25 Cents The A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church this Sunday at 5.45 P. M Brilliant program. Mayne Woolford, Pres. tf C. A. Carey, Secretary. 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. REMOVAL On or about January 7th, THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. Will Move to its More Commodious Quarters 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. 628 N.EutawSt Cor. Druid Hill ave. Skipping runners, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete 1222 Division St. bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Phone.Mad. 4067 WHEN WILL YOU SEND IN YOUR ORDER FOR A Negro Doll? Do not wait until ten days before Christmas; send it now; take time by the forelock, for during the holiday season lots of orders are delayed on account of the express companies not being able to handle the enormous lot of goods given to them—order now. Five cents will get you an illustrated book. Undressed Doll As It Appears When Sold. Negro Doll As It Appears Dressed. National Negro Doll @. R. H. BOYD, Pres. H. A. BOYD, Mgr. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Miss Helen M. Truxon, who is completing her course at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., will spend the Holidays in Worcester and Boston, Mass.' the guest of the Misses Wilson and Mrs. Howard Grant of Elliott. Rev. W. H. Dean, pastor of the M. E. Church at Lynchburg, Va., was in the city this week attending the Conference of the M. E. Church. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Murray of 583 Wilson street are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine twelve pound boy. Mr. S. Robinson, formerly of Leadenhall street, has changed his residence to 1721 Baker street. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert J. Henry, formerly of 428 N. Pine street, will move into their new home at 1108 N. Carey street, which they have purchased, on or before December 24th, where they will be pleased to see their many friends. Miss Celia Harris, of 254 Pine street, who has been confined to her home by illness, is now very much improved. At Trinity A. M. E. Church, Linden Ave. and Biddle St., commencing Monday, Dec 19, and continuing through the holidays. Grand Opening Evening—Address will be delivered to all the Organizations by Rev. D. G. Hill, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, followed by a literary program and a Masquerade Drill, led by Uncle Sam. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Scott, of 663 Pierce street, entertained a few friends at supper on last Sunday evening at 6 o'clock, in honor of the third wedding anniversary of of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Henry. A very pleasant evening was spent in music and song after which the guests were served with an elaborate supper. Those present were Mrs. Maggie Upshur, Miss Annie J. Caldwell, and Mr. M. Cain Given by the Merry Widows No. 2 and the Original Jolly Boys No. 1 AT THE NEW GOOD HOPE HALL, Lexington St., near Pine Mr. and Mrs. George Brent, for merly of 1428 N. Mount street have move into their new home in the 1000 Block of N. Carey street, which they recently purchased. Don't fail to attend the bazaar now in progress at Trinity A. M. E. Church. Monday Evening, January 2nd, 1911. Music by Knights of Pythian Band, Prof. John Maxfield, Leader. Mary Pratt, Pres., Nora King, Vice Pres., B. W. Smith, Sec. W. C. Cornish, Pres., Jolly Boys, Stran Glenn, Manager. Cards of Admission, 25 Cents. Doors open at 8.30 o'clock. Dec.17-3t The marriage of Mrs. H. Cottonham to Mr. H. Dixon, took place at the parsonage of Waters A. M. E. Church. The pastor, Rev. D. P. Scaton, performed the ceremony. Mrs. Mary Barrett, was the bridesmaid. A Merry Entertainment, Entitled "Juvenile Operetta of Red Riding Hood's Rescue," to be concluded with Santa Claus' Annual Christmas Reception, By the Sunday School of Waters A. M. E. Church, Alquith Street, near Orleans ON MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 26th, 1916.—Come Early. Miss Jennie Fisher, Pianist Master Liston Taylor, Asst. Mr. E. S. Hill, Sec. Mr. Frank Waters, Supt. Mr. J. Edw. Fisher, Musical Director. Miss Mamie Woolford, Directress. Rev. D. P. Seaton, D.D., Pastor. TICKETS 10 CENTS. Dec. 17-21 Mrs. Annie Williams, who has been ill at her home, 615 Cornell street is improving. The Federation of Christian Women will Hold Their Fifth Anniversary, Sunday, Dec. 18th, 1910. See Fennell's Suggestive Fifth Anniversary, Sunday, Dec. 18th, 1910. Union Baptist Church, Druid Hill Ave., at 3.30 P. M. Those participating in the program will be—Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mrs. C. H. Stepteau, 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, Chairman Miss A. Francis (Cor. Sec'g Biddle St. at Druid Hill Ave. Rev. George C. Coleman, an an agent of the Banner Publishing House, Philadelphia, was in the city this week. Mrs. Benjamin Brown is confined to her home, 919 Argyle avenue on account of illness. TRINITY A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL will give A Christmas Cantata, "The King's Birthday," on Christmas, Sunday Night, at eight o'clock. The Shepherd Incident. The Visit of the Magi and the Manger scene will be vividly portrayed by electrical devices, carefully arranged. Tableaux, cultured elocation and beautiful music. Silver offering at the door. T. J. Holliday, Supt. J. R. Paul Brock, Chairman. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. Dec. 17-2 A successful bazar for the benefit of the building fund of the Odd Fellows Hall ended last night. Mrs. Susie Penwick, of G E. Hamilton street, who has been quite sick since the death of her little daughter, is much improved, and wishes to think her many friends for their sympathies in her bereavement. Don't Ruin Your Hair Miss Ella Henderson is confined to her home, 913 Argyle avenue, by illness. Rev. S. M. Johnson, of Norfolk, Va., was in the city this week much improved from his recent illness. Will resume his pastorate at Norfolk, Va. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brawner, of 637 Stirling street and left a bouncing baby girl. Both mother and baby are doing well. Rev. L. Z. Johnson, D. D., pastor of Madison Street Presbyterian Church, who was operated on at the Provident Hospisal this week for eye trouble, is improving. Mrs. Daisey Jenkins is lying dangerously ill at her residence 1318 Druid Hill avenue. She is not expected to recover. Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the Colored Hlgh School, who has been confined to his home by illness, is able to be out again. Rev. J. Milton Waldron, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. Washington, conducted revival services at the Union Baptist Church last week. Dr. Harvey Johnson is the pastor of the church. JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmers $65.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Mrs. Frances Porter, a temperance worker of Detroit, Michigan, was in the city this week The stork visited Mrs. Sadie Howard, the wife of Rev. Floardo Howard, of New York City, and left a bouncing boy. Mrs. Howard is in the city the guest of her mother on Argyle avenue. For Pure Drugs—go to J. S. Fennell's Pharmacy Biddle St. and Druid Hill Ave.