The Afro-American

THE AFTER AMERICAN LEDGER. VOL. XIX NO.19 MEAGER SCHOOL FACILITIES ARE A GREAT HINDRANCE TO THE COLORED PEOPLE IN THE BLACK BELTS OF THE FAR SOUTHERN With Better School Facilities And Fair Police Protection The Tide Of Emigration Will Cease—Negro School Teachers In Some Localities Receive Poor Pay For Their Work—As A Rule Negro Convicts Are Better Paid Than Teachers—Lynching Is Another Drawback. (Special to the Afro-American.) Tuskegee, Ala., Jan. 3—That meager school facilities are largely responsible for the large exodus of colored people from the counties in the so-called black belt of this State is the opinion of Dr. Booker T. Washington, head of the Tuskegee Institute. After stating that the colored people of Macon county, in which Tuskegee is located, has increased because of the good school facilities offered, he says that good facilities and fair police protection will stem the title of emigration. He further says: "I do not believe that the leading white people, and especially land owners of the 'Black Belt counties know how little money some Negro schools receive. I actually know of communities where Negro teachers are being paid only from $15 to $17 per month for services for a period of three or four months in the year. This, of course, means practically no schools. In making this statement, I am not ever looking the fact that even where the disposition exists to help the Negro public schools the money is often lacking to a large extent, but I am stating facts so far as I know them. More money is paid for Negro convicts than for Negro teachers. About $46 per month is now being paid for first-class abledobed Negro convicts, $38 for second-class and $26 for third-class, for twelve months in the year. "One other element in the situation that drives Negroes from the farms of the "Black Belt" counties is this: In many of the "Black-Belt" counties when a Negro is charged with a crime a mob of wild, excited and often intoxicated people go scouring through the country in search of the Negro. In many cases it happens, as former Governor Jelks frankly stated, that the wrong Negro is caught and often lynched. There have been happenings of this kind in the country districts which have made many of the best colored people feel that the safest thing for them is to move to a large city where they will receive police protection in case they are charged with crime. The experience of the civilized world shows that even where the utmost care and deliberation is exercised on the part of lawyers, judges and jury innocent persons are sometimes punished. In the face of this experience, it is impossible for a wild, frenzied and excited mob of people to pass judgment upon the guilt or innocence of an individual. Since the State of Alabama is going to spend money on the education of the Negro child, I believe it will be better to see that money is looked after closely and is wisely spent so as to produce good results. "Certainly, so far as "Black Belt" counties are concerned, if they would pursue the policy Macon county is pursuing, they would have a Negro population that would be a continual source of usefulness and strength to the whole state." BROOKVILLE NOTES Brookville, Md. January 1st—Miss Maggie C. Dullin, has returned to Chestertown, Md., where she is teaching, after spending the holidays with her parents and friends. Mr. J. Howell Howard is visiting his mother Mrs. Harriet Ann Howard of Montgomery county, who has been quite ill. Margaret, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Howell Howard, is quite sick at the home of her grandmother PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE ASBURY M. E. CHURCH IS HAVING A REVIVAL A Great Revival is On At Atlantic City And Many Are Being Added To The Church. (Incorporated 10 The Afro-American Legend) Atlantic City, Jan. 4. A-Asbury M. E. e church is experiencing a spiritual tidal wave. The church was crowded Christmas morning at 10:30 A. M., to hear Rev. A. L. Martin, the pastor, deliver an able sermon upon, "Show. Nature's Life-giving Blossoms" and at 8 P. M., on "The Birth of Christ." A large collection was lifted, and a neat Xmas purse handed the pastor. Watch night there was hardly standing room. Over 200 took communion, after which Rev. Martin preached a special sermon. At the conclusion of the sermon. 14 persons pressed their way to the altar, crying for mercy. Four prefessed religion. They could not close down until near 3. A. M. A.醒来 is in now progress at Asbury. EDUCATIONALCONGRESS WAS A SUCCESS (Special to Afro-American Leger.) Salibury, Md. Jan. 8.—At the call of Prof. G. H. C. Williams, supervising principal of the Wicomico County public schools, but who has recently been appointed principal of State Normal School, No. 3, over four hundred of the most representative Negroes of the Peninsula assembled in the John Wesley M. E. church, here last night to discuss measures pertaining to the extension of the school term in this county. The assemblage was a brilliant gathering. Not only were in the great audience ministers, teachers, lawyers, bankers, undertakers, and physicians but some of the leading white citizens of the state mingled with the audience in the pews, also sat on the platform and lifted the audience to the pitfoundest enthusiasm, fraternal in spirit and demeanor. Prof. Williams who called the convention to order said: "This is a happy era in the history of our people, and we are here tonight to discuss how we may best utilize the opportunities that are offered by our magnificent State." He then introduced F. L. Wailes who in a splendid speech showed the friendly relation that exist between the white and colored people of this community. Hon. W. S. Powell, the editor of the Elliott City Times, the audience to its feet, of the most being members of the event being a member of the State Board of Education he showed the interest and the great part he had taken in the industrial training of the Negro. By his request the audience rose and sang to the echo "From Greenland's ice Mountains." Hon. Jay Williams, president of the Salisbury National Bank was then called to the platform and made a thrilling address. Mr. James Stewart sang a delightful solo. Rev. R. G. Waters, pastor of John Wesley M. E. church then rose and in an eloquent and scholarly speech which was frantic, with applause traced the Negro from the death of Attucks to San Juan hills. Mr. Geo Holland sang a beautiful solo. Then the Rev. C. A. Tindley, D. D., who is considered by a great many people as being the most eloquent minister on the American rostrum, made an address the like of which has never been heard on the Peninsula. For one solid hour this tall and wonderfully built man with wit and humor and sublime philosophy, magnificently thrilled his audience. He rose to heights and sounded depths sublime and marvellous. During the day a State Teachers' Association was organized, with Prof. Williams, as president. The State of Maryland has indeed, taken a forward step when it gave to Wicomico county a colored supervisor. To be Dedicated Tomorrow Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger, 1918 11th St. N. W. Washington Washington, D. C. January 5th. Notwithstanding the inclement weather the spacious Howard Theatre was filled with Sunday afternoon with a beautiful audience of ladies and gentlemen, called there to witness the New Year's exercises under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. The principal address of the day was delivered by Rev. M. W. D. Moorman. Inspiring addresses on the Y. M. C. A. idea were delivered by Secretary William Knowles Cooper, of the Central Association and Secretary L. E. Johnson, of the colored branch. A delightful feature or the program was the singing of Miss Minnie Brown the New York prima donna, who rendered two sacred solos, winning the warmest approval at the hands of the audience. She was accompanied by the Coleridge-Taylor String Quartet, which is made up of Bernardin Smith first violin; H. S. Fortune, second violin; Felix K. Weir, violo; and H. Leonard Jeter, violoncello. The Lyric Orchestra, led by the D. W. D. Giles, contrived the duet "W.D. plea" and the axophone solo by R. W. Henson, was highly appreciated. The meeting was, all things considered, the most satisfactory that the Y. M. C. A. has yet held for the general public. Next Sunday, January 8, Major D. E. MacPherson, of the British Army, champion bag-piper of Scotland, will and D. Sutherland, of India, will speak. This meeting will be held in the main auditorium of True Reformers' Hall. It is quite probable that the local Y. M. C. A. will be able to secure the $25,000 offered by Julius Rosenwald, the Chicago merchant, who has announced that he will give that sum to the colored Y. M. C. A. of any city that will spend $75,000 for a building. The building of the Association here is to cost $75,000. As a furnishing will run the total to $100,000, it will be seen that the Rosenwald money, if granted, will mean the immediate completion of the magistrate work is well under way. Secretaries Cooper and Johnson are keeping the wires hot in a strenuous effort to land the Roenward award. A brilliant concourse of society folk of the capital, supplemented by a large delegation of debutantes and "gallants" from Philadelphia. Baltimore, and Richmond, attended the annual holiday reception of the Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University last Tuesday evening at the Old Fellows' Hall, of which Jas. C. Waters, jr., law 11, is president. The Lyric Orchestra furnished music and the newly decorated walls were garnished by scores of pennants and college insignia by ladies of Miner Hall, Howard University. The supper was a dainty affair. The supper was led by Professor George W. Cook, dean of, Commercial Department of Howard University. Mr. Herbert D. Myers, of Howard Theatre, gave a box party in honor of Miss Dorothy Chestnut, of Cleveland, O. Thursday matteo. OXFORD HAPPENINGS Oxford, Md., January 3. — The New Year's services were well attended at all the churches, and special sermons were delivered by the pastors. Miss Ella Thomas who spent the holidays with her father, Mr. George Thomas, has returned to Baltimore. Mrs. S. H. Cooper, of Euston, spent a few days here last week, at the guest of Bav, and Mrs. A. J. Ward. Miss Parthenia Waters, of Fairmount, Md., a school teacher of Dorchester county, visited Miss Sadle Bantum during the holidays. AN EDITOR WHO HAS DEVOTED HIS LIFE TO HIS WORK EACH WEEK HIS PAPER HAS GONE FORTH TELLING OF THE PROGRESS OF THE RACE. One Of The Happiest Men In Baltimore Is John H. Murphy, Editor Of The Afro-American Ledger, Because He Has Been Spared To Round Out The Allotted Three Score And Ten Years And Looks As If He CouldRemain Here Many More COL. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Jefferson City, Mo.—I do not recall any time in the history of the world that we were called upon to pay tribute to as many representative men and women of our race. In all the various sections of our common country they have died. This has made considerable business for the undertakers who have been kept busy: Death has not drawn the line, but men and women in all walks of life have been called on and they have given up life. It would not be out of place to remind you that in the midst of a happy Christmas, none have enjoyed it more than the editor of the Afro-American Ledger, John H. Murphy, who is without a doubt the happiest man in all Baltimore, because he has been able to live out the time allotted to man, three score and ten years, and he looks as if he could remain here as many more years. Nixon will he will get his share from time to time. His paper has not missed a single issue and has been sent from the office every week full of information. It is a great thing to be able to contribute to the world, and to keep the people informed of the world's doings. It means something to us as a race to have a man who will devote his life to this kind of work, and we all thank God for the life, health and prosperity of John H. Murphy. He has done something; I am not able to inform you myself just how many children of his own he has educated, and some of them are now devoting their lives in striving to educate others. They believe that a good thing should be handed down and this is what they doing. I often hear of the good work George B. is doing, then there is Miss Francesc Murphy who has been teaching for a few days herself, and Miss Rose Murphy is a splendid teacher, and has been in the work over a year. I shall not mention the names of those who have died during the past year, although I have them before me. I have noted many changas in the world as I have myself traveled just to a count 87,986 miles and I am not tired, although I have been in one wreck, and crossed the ocean once, getting acquainted with many people in the Old Country. The last year, 1916 was full of sunshine, success, and many people were made happy. There has been sunshine and clouds into many homes. Then life should consist of sunshine and clouds, and rain and frost, and even snow, and this all adds to health. There have been some business failures among our people in the country. The most prominent was that of the True Reformers' Bank. I do not know what the outcome will be, because an effort is being made to restore it and give the people their money. I do not know what the outcome of this will be. but will watch it and keep you posted from time to time. But it is not the only bank that has failed in this country, and the people should not think of stopping but try, try again. This is the road to success. Men have succeeded by failing, falling down, getting up again, not noting the mistakes made. The Lincoln Savings Bank, at Vicksburg, Miss, also failed during the year. Hon W. E. Mollison, the lawyer, was president of this bank. We had two banks in Vicksburg, but the Union Savings Banks with T. G. Ewing, cashier, remains and I am told it is a strong institution. I am proud of it. There have been many business enterprises started by our people, and F. L. BARNETT while some have failed others have gone in business and are making things go. This is what it should be. My private secretary keeps track of these things for me, and has purchased a large book in which she keeps things down, and can tell me in a minute what has happened. She is the secretarygat woman in all the world, and I am glad that I have her, and would not do without her for my life. Bishop H. M. Turner has charge of the work in Mississippi and Louisiana on account of the death of Bishop E. W. Lampton, Dr. L. W. W. Mana-way is some pumpkins in this world now. In politics, we note many changes since the election last fall. Democrats have been cratting, and in many places they are in power and the Remnants have had to get out to make places for the hungry Democrats. This is the way things have been ever since I have been in the world. Hon. John. Kohn, the president of the United States, to be the successor to Hon. W. T. Vernon, as Register of the Treasury, this is a political change, but not a party change, because Taft is still president of the United States, but I hope he will not be much longer. Then Prof. H. T. Kealing is to be the successor of Prof. W. T. Vernon, at the Western University. I do not know what the future will bring to Dr. Vernon, but he is a hustler, and I am sure he will be a maker, and I am sure without Mr. Taft. I am not authorized to say this, but I am a acquainted with the man and consider him a real man. Then after 18 years or almost that time, as assistant state attorney, Mr. F. L. Barnett, of Chicago, will retire to private practice and devote his time to him. He will both prosecute and defend himself for the years he has been engaged in prosecuting. I will not comment on it; because I do not know why the change is made, but I do know that already Mr. Barnett has opened his private office and is ready to do business. I am now ready to start on this new year, and have already turned over the new leaf, and you may look at it. I have a few things which I intend to do. It has been my custom to turn over the leaves, and I have kept it up this year. Do not consider them because they are for me, and I am going to keep them. I am going to increase my secretary's salary. I am going to smile all the year, and not be cross. I am going to ride in' Jim Crow and James Crow cars. I am going to tell white folks about my people and demand good treatment. I am going to eat as often as possible and take advantage of every opportunity to do good. I believe that God made all men out of one blood, and I am going to make myself better. WINCHESTER NOTES (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Winchester, Va., Jan. 4.—Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Carter are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter weighing fifteen pounds. He is wearing a smile on his face that will not come off. There was delightful party held at the home of Miss Minnie Evans on W. Heart street, Jan. 2. The out-of-town guests included Miss Hilda Hopewell and Miss Ethel Kurtz, of Martinsburg, W. Va. Miss Beatrice Mitchell who has been attending school in Washington City, spent the holidays here with her parents, sisters and friends. The Emancipation Celebration was held at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church on last Monday night. A large crowd was present and the meeting was a grand success. BALLAGHER GETS TWELVE YEARS Man Who Shot Mayor Gaynor Convicted. To Go To Prison On the Charge Of Attempting To Kill "Big Bill" Edwards, Who Went To Gaynor's Assistance—Edwards Uses Gallagher in Court To Illustrate How the Attack and Defense Were Made. New York (Special).—James J. Gallagher, who shot Mayor Gaynor last August, was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years' imprisonment. He was convicted in Jeraey City on an indictment charging him not with shooting Mayor Gaynor, but with assaulting with intent to kill Willam H. Edwards, commissioner of street cleaning of New York. The jury was out 40 minutes, and the trial lasted but a portion of one day. In addition to the 12 years Gallagher will have to stay in prison until the cost of his prosecution has been paid by prison service. He showed no emotion when the verdict was read or sentence pronounced. Two of the men who found Gallagher guilty also served on the jury which declared him sane. Commissioner Edwards was the chief witness for the state. He recounted the scene on the deck of a transatlantic liner on the morning when Mayor Gaynor planned to sail for Europe. He told how he had seized Gallagher an instant after the shot which wounded the Mayor had been fired. Edwards grasped the prisoner about the waist to show just how he had been wounded by a second shot from Gallagher's revolver. Gallagher offered no objection to the illustration. Each side took 15 minutes to sum up. Gallagher's counsel declared that no evidence to show that his client had intentionally wounded the commissioner had been brought out. He said the shot was fired inadvertently during the struggle. The jury filed back into the room for further instructions after a few minutes' deliberation. The court was asked if the jury would be justified in finding a verdict of guilty if they did not believe that the shot which wounded Edwards was fired with intent to kill. They were informed that if they believed it was fired intentionally they would be justified in concluding that it was intended to kill. Judge Swayze announced that 10 days would be allowed the prisoner before commitment in which to file motions for appeal. BATTLE IN LONDON. Two Anarchists Perish In Their Blazing Den. London (Special)—Battling to the grim end and against desperate odds, "Peter the Painter" and "Dutch Fritz," reputed anarchists, went to their death Tuesday shouting defiance to the laws of England. Four companions were supposed to have perished with them in the flames that consumed their den in Sydney street, not far from the heart of London, but it now appears that only the two men held at bay a hundred or more picked guardsmen and 1,500 London police for more than 10 hours, and then perished, uncaptured. It seems incredible; but the amazing spectacle was witnessed by thousands of people and the Home Secretary himself. City Destroyed By Quake. Tashkend, Asiatic Russia (Special)—Hundreds of buildings were destroyed and many lives lost in a violent earthquake which practically destroyed Veryn, capital of Somiyotchensk, between 4 and 4.30 A.M. Wednesday. The loss of life is not known. The shocks were felt in various points in Russia Turkestan. Great fissures were opened in the ground at Tashkend and buildings were damaged. The population is in terror. Veryn has a population of 23,000. Father Of 31 Dies. Grafton, Mass. (Special).—Frank King, father of 31 children, died here Thursday at the age of 104 years and 24 days. He was born in Quebec, and until two days ago, when he suffered a shock, had never been sick a day. Austrian Emperor III. Vienna. (Special). — Emperor Francis Joseph on account of a slight indisposition, took no part in the New Year's festivities and receptions today. Brandenburg In Tombs. New York (Special.)—Broughton Brandenburg, the writer, who was arrested in Hoboken last Sunday as a fugitive from justice, was committed to the Tombs Tuesday to await trial on an indictment charging forgery in the second degree. Brandenburg is accused of passing a worthless check for $50 on a publishing firm. He failed to appear when the case was first called for trial, writing a note of apology to the justice, and was rearrested in Hoboken. Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 8, 1911 Specially Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT—I Kings 12:26—13:6 Memory verses, 28-30 GOLDEN TEXT—"Thou shall not make unto thee any other image."—Ex. 20.4. TIME: Reigned 22 years from B. C. 1912, the date of the Disruption. PLACE—The Disruption took place at Schechem, between Mounts Ebal and Gerizim. He built up this town and made it his capital. The two religious centers or capitals were (1) Bethel, 12 miles northwest of Jerusalem, which was an ancient place of worship. (2) Dan was in the extreme north, also an ancient seat of worship. Bethel on the line of travel was admirably located to intercept pilgrims to the feasts who would otherwise have gone on to Jerusalem. Jeroboam belonged to the tribe of Ephraim. He was born at Zereda in the Jordan Valley. His father's name was Nebat and his mother was Zerah. He was one of the common people, as distinguished from Reboham of the royal family and son of one of the greatest monarchs the world has known. He was a man of great ability, a self-made man like so many of the greatest men in history. So marked as a controller of men, of such business capacity and energy, did he show himself in his work on Millo a fortress of Jerusalem, that Solomon placed him at the head of the forced labor hands of the northern tribes. Thus Jeroboam became acquainted with the needs and harsh, unjust treatment of the people, just as David did during his seven years of exile during the reign of Saul. Thus he had a splendid opportunity for training in true kingship. Jeroboam made the mistake of starting a rebellion against Solomon. But Solomon quickly put an end to that scheme, and Jeroboam escaped into Egypt, where it is said that he mardied the daughter of Shishak the king who afterwards invaded Judah. The announcement was made in order that Jeroboam might be prepared for the time when God's providence opened the way. Moses made a similar mistake when he began the deliverance of his people by killing an Egyptian in defense of one of his countrymen. He had to wait 40 years before the time came. But in both cases the mistake was overruled for good. Jeroboam's opportunity lay in the condition God laid down, that he must obey God, keep his commandments and uphold the true religion, if he would succeed. There was no hope of success in any other way, from the very nature of things. A religion that inspired obedience to God, alone could unite the people, alone could keep them from the vices and corruption which are the sources of ruin. Jeroboam in his desire to retain his kingdom adopted a plan which would destroy its very foundations, and make it a house built on the sand and not on the rock. He was a politician, i. e. one who seeks his own welfare first; not a statesman, who makes his country's good supreme. He trusted his own wisdom, and proposed to succeed by defying God's conditions of success when he offered him the kingdom. It was the story of Adam and Eve repeated. He feared that he would lose his kingdom, and the two be united under Rehoboam, if his people should go up to Jerusalem to attend the annual Jewish feasts prescribed by the law of God; that unity of religion would lead to unity of state. He had also the excuse that Rehoboam was a bad man, and a cruel oppressor. If the two kingdoms should unite under him, they would lose all they had galned by the revolt. He made two calves of gold. "They were probably of considerable size, and represented a young but full-grown bull." The Hebrews were familiar with figures of bulls, and "the most conspicuous object in the courts of Solomon's temple was its molten sea, supported on the backs of twelve bulls." The ox-symbol of God was most natural for an agricultural people, for whom the great animal, so powerful yet so docile, was the bread-winner, a material embodiment of the divine strength and beneficence. And he set the one in Bethel, near the southern border of the kingdom. And the other put he in Dan, an ancient place of heathen worship near the northern extremity of the kingdom. And this thing became a sin. The doing this was a sin, and a means of sin. Jeroboam "pandered to the rude and sensuous instinct which makes materialism in worship so much more attractive, to all weak minds, than spirituality." Jeroboam's sin was disobedience. The necessity of obedience was plainly set before him. In the face of this condition, he disobeyed. He persuaded himself that he was obeying. He was tempted as Christ was tempted when Satan offered to give him all the kingdoms of the world, if only he would worship him. Jeroboam was ensnared and yielded to the glittering temptation in order to keep the kingdom entrusted to him. Jeroboam's greatest wrong to his nation was the introducing of bad things under the names and auspices of good things. In the name of the religion of God, he introduced the deadly poison of idolatry which would destroy the true religion. He brought wolves in sheep's clothing into the fold of the sheep. This is one of the most common of Satan's devices. We are meeting it all the time in the adulterations of food under pure food labels. The "devil of names" is very busy. But the greatest danger lies in the region of morals and religion. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER SENATOR ELKINS DIES SUDDENLY Unexpected Termination of His Protracted Illness. Family and Friends Of the West Virginia Senator Had Looked for His Recovery, As His Condition Had Lately Been Reported As More Favorable—He Was III Several Months—Prominent Part He Took In National Politics—At One Time Secretary Of War. Washington, D. C. (Special).—Senator Stephen B. Elkins, of West Virginia, died at his home in this city at 12 o'clock Wednesday night. Sudden collapse, following a long illness, caused death. The end was unexpected, for the Senator had been reported better for several days, though he had been sinking for hours before death came. At his bedside were Mrs. Elkins, his two sons (Blaine and Richard Elkins), his daughter (Miss Katherine Elkins) and Henry G. Davis, his father-in-law. J. STEPHEN B. ELKINS. Mr. Elkins had been sick for several months. He was unable to attend the sessions of Congress when it convened early in December and had been confined to his home on K street practically all the fall. Every effort had been made to bring him back to health, but it was unavailing and the last few days septic poisoning is understood to have developed and this probably caused the end. The physicians, Drs. Jung and Sowers, had been summoned and were also with the Senator when he died. DISCREDITS JAP SPY STORIES. President Says Japan Is As Anxious For Peace As America. Washington, D. C. (Special).—President Taft has made it known that he gives no credence to reports that Japanese spies are active in the Philippines and has privately declared that despite fingo utterances in various quarters there is not the slightest prospect of trouble between America and Japan. In fact, the President has stated that in his opinion the outlook for peace in every quarter has never been more reassuring for the United States than at present, and that the actual relations with Japan are in the highest degree amicable. The best advices that have come to him are to the effect that the Japanese government is just as anxious as is America that friendly relations shall continue. HURLED FROM THE SKY. Hoxsey's Body Mangled Almost Beyond Recognition. Los Angeles, Cal. (Special).—The winds whose treacheries Arch Hoxsey often defied and conquered killed the noted aviator Saturday. As if jealous of his intrepidity they seized him and his fragile flying machine, flung them down out of the sky and crushed out his life. He fell dead on the field from which he had risen but a short time before with a laughing promise to thousands of cheering spectators to surpass his own phenomenal records. Cross-currents, whirled by by a vagrant storm that floated in from the sea, caught his biplane and shot him downward 563 feet to earth. American Hanged In Cork. Cork, Ireland (Special).—William Scanlon, an American army pensioner, was hanged in Cork jail Wednesday morning. He was convicted, after three trials, of murdering his wife's sister in July, 1909. $111,500,000 Coined. Washington, D. C. (Special).—According to the report of the officials of the United States Mint, that institution during 1910 sent out more than $111,500,000 in coin, of which about $105,000,000 was in gold. Three million dollars in pennies and five-cent pieces were coined. Besides the money intended, for use in this country 6,000,000 pieces were coined for the Philippine Islands and 1,000,000 for Costa Rica. R. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade says: "After a satisfactory retail holiday trade, business in nearly all branches is quiet, with the usual end of the year adjustments. The outlook while not as promising for immediate activity as might be desired, contains, none the less, many elements of strength. The iron and steel trade is still confronted with a consumption of only half of the producing capacity and the dry goods business, with the problem of costs, but there is an absence of demoralizing speculation and of overstocked shelves in all mercantile lines, while the agricultural prosperity of the past year and the general feeling of conservative confidence make conditions better than the trade statistics indicate. "It was a seasonably quiet week in the primary dry goods markets, with values well maintained, but still generally close to or below the cost of production. In cotton goods curtailment of production is generally believed to be inevitable after the turn of the year, when present contracts expire. The firmness in wide gray goods is maintained and there has been a very fair business in staple prints for spring delivery, while bleached goods are firm, but with business light. Overcoatings for fall 1911 are being ordered very liberally from the largest producers, who have made prices exceptionally low. Yarns rule steady but quiet." Wholesale Markets NEW YORK.—Wheat spot firm; No. 2 red, 98% c. elevator and 98% f. o. b. afoat; No. 1 Northern Duluth, 1.19% f. o. b. afoat. Corn—Spot firm; new No. 2, 52% c. f. o. b. afoat. Oats—Spot firm; standard white, 30% c.; No. 4, 37%. Butter, creamery specials, 30% @ 31c.; extra, 29@ 29% c.; third to first 23@ 22. Eggs — Pennsylvania and nearby hennery white fancy, 46@ 48c.; do, gathered white, 36@ 45; do, hennery brown, fancy 38@ 40; do, gathered brown, 37@ 38. Poultry alive firm; Western chickens, 12@ 12% c.; fowls, 13% @ 14; turkeys, 14@ 18; dressed, weak; Western chickens, 11@ 17; fowls, 11% @ 15; turkeys, 16@ 22. PHILADELPHIA.—Wheat ½ cent higher; contract grade. No. 2 red, in export export, 94 ½% of 95 ½ c. Corn % c. lower; December, 49% @ 50 % c.; January, 49% @ 49%. @ 50 % c.; January, 49 % c @ 49 % c. Oats easy; No. 2 white natural, 38 % 2 c. Butter firm; extra Western cream- ery, 32 %; do, nearby prints, 34. Eggs scare and firm; Pennsylvania and other nearby firsts, f. c., 37 c. at mark; do, current receipts in re- turnable cases, 35 c; at mark; West- ern firsts, f. c. 37 at mark; do current receipts, f. c. 35 at mark. Cheese steady; New York full creams, fancy, September, 15 % c.; do, October, 14 % @ 15; do, fair to good, 14 @ 14 % 1 2 . Live poultry higher; fowls, 14 @ 16; old roosters, 11 @ 11 % 1 2 ; spring chickens, 14 @ 15 % 1 2 ; ducks, 16 @ 16 % 1 2 ; geese, 15 @ 16; turkeys, 20 @ 21. BALTIMORE—Wheat—No. 2 red Western, 96 c.; contract, 96 c.; No. 3 red, 94 c.; steamer No. 2 red, 92 c.; steamer No. 2 red Western, 92 c. Corn—Spot, new, 50% @ 50% c; year, 50% @ 50% c; January, 50% @ 50% c; February, 50% @ 50% c; March, 51@ 51% c. Oats—No. 2 white, 38c; standard white, 37% @ 38c; No. 3 white, 37% @ 37% c; No. 4 white, 37% @ 37% c. Hay—No. 1 Timothy, per ton, $20 @ 20.50; No. 2 Timothy, per ton, $19 @ 19.50; No. 3 Timothy, per ton, $16 @ 18; choice clover, mixed, per ton, $18.50 @ 19; No. 1 clover, mixed, per ton, $17.50 @ 18.50. Cheese—Per pound, 16% @ 17% c. Eggs—Maryland, per dozen, 34c; Virginia, per dozen, 34c; Western, per dozen, 34c; West Virginia, per dozen, 23c; Southern, per doz, 32c. Poultry, dressed, Turkeys, choice, young, per pound, 20@21c; do. fair to good, per pound, 18@19c; do, rough and poor, per pound, 12@14c; Chickens, young, per pound, 14@ 16c; mixed, young and old, per pound, 13@14c; ducks, per pound, 14@15c; Geese, nearby, per pound, 14@16c; do. Southern and Western per pound, 13@15c. Live Stock PITTSBURG. — Cattle — Choice, $6.40@6.60; prime, $6.25@6.35. Hogs — Prime heavies, $8@8.05; mediums, $8.10; heavy Yorkers, $8.10@8.15; light Yorkers and pigs, $8.25@8.30; roughs, $6.75@7.25. CHICAGO. — Cattle—Beeves, $4.65 @7.25; Texas steers, $4.20@5.35; Western steers, $4.00@5.90; stockers and feeders, $3.40@5.80; cows, and heifers, $2.50@6.25; calves, $7.25@9.25. Hogs—Light, $7.40@7.75; mixed, $7.45@7.75; heavy, $7.40@7.75; rough, $7.40@7.55; good to choice, heavy, $7.55@7.75; pigs, $7.15@ 7.95; bulk of sales, $7.60@7.70. 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A Jenkins (humorously)—Well, do you or your wife rule in the household? Benedict (seriously)—Neither. We live under a provisional government by the cook. BABY'S HAIR ALL CAME OUT "When my first baby was six months old he broke out on his head with little bumps. They would dry up and leave a scale. Then it would break out again and it spread all over his head. All the hair came out and his head was scaly all over. Then his face broke out all over in red bumps and it kept spreading until it was on his hands and arms. I bought several boxes of ointment, gave him blood medicine, and had two doctors to treat him, but he got worse all the time. He had it about six months when a friend told me about Cuticura. I sent and got a bottle of Cuticura Resolvent, a cake of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment. In three days after using them he began to improve. He began to take long naps and to stop scratching his head. After taking two bottles of Resolvent, two boxes of Ointment and three cakes of Soap he was wound and well, and never had any breaking out of any kind. His hair came out in little curls all over his head. I don't think anything else would have cured him except Cuticura. "I have bought Cuticura Ointment and Soap several times since to use for cuts and sores and have never known them to fall to cure what I put them on. I think Cuticura is a great remedy and would advise any one to use it. Cuticura Soap is the best that I have ever used for toilet purposes." (Signed) Mrs. F. E. Harmon, R. F. D. 2, Atoka, Tenn., Sept. 10, 1910. Life's Varied Interests. "The weather's rather bad, isn't it?" asked the young woman. "Yes," replied the nonchalant youth. "Lucky thing it is. Helps conversation. It would be a deadly bake to go on for ever saying 'it's a pleasant day.'" TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM Takes the Old Standard of YOUR TASK FORCE. You know what you are taking. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle, showing it is simply Quinine and iron in a tincture. You know that the malaria and the iron builds up the system. Sold by all dealers for 20 years. Prices 50 cents. The life of a man consists not in seeing visions, and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and will service.—Longfellow. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained, am the more I will respect and rely upon myself—Charlotte Bronte. For COLDS and GRIP Hicks' CAPDUNE is the best remedy—relieves the aching and feverishness—cures the Cold and restores normal conditions. It's also offers immediately, 10c., 20c., and 50c. At drug stores. It *would be easier to see good in others if we didn't have so many faults of our own.* Breaking It Gently. Callahan was stopped on the street by Father Clancy. The good priest's countenance took on a sad expression. "What's this, I hear, Callahan," asked he, "about your breaking Hogan's head last night? 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Cottrill as collector of custoins at Honolulu. President Taft, in the opinion of the knowing ones in Washington, has made a master stroke in appointing Mr. Cottrill. It is expected that the senate will confirm the nomination soon. While it is rumored that a delegation of Hawaiians will come here to oppose the confirmation, it is hardly probably that the opposition will amount to anything. A few days ago Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia, had an extended conference with President Taft at the White House. Mr. Johnson, who when he was appointed was the leading colored lawyer of the Georgia bar, has been making a splendid record as an officeholder since he assumed the reins of the recordership. Mr. Johnson has the distinction of being the only member of the so called "black cabinet" who was a delegate to the last Republican national convention. He was, as is well known, one of the "Big Four" from Georgia. [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. Not only was Mr. Johnson a delegate, but he made one of the telling speeches in that convention. He also took a prominent part as a member of the committee on resolutions in drafting the platform of his parity. The familiar figure of this typical southerner, Henry Lincoln Johnson, is now often seen wending his way in and out of the big government departments, where he confers with men of national prominence and where often he goes to intercede in behalf of some colored "brother." Mr. Johnson's interview at the White House with President Taft is an indication that the president desires to confer and advise with the leading colored men. Mrs. E. C. Williams, wife of the principal of M. Street high school, entertained recently at a formal at home in honor of her sister, Miss Dorothy Chestnut of Cleveland, O. Mrs. Williams and Miss Chestnut are the daughters of the famous colored author, Charles W. Chestnut. This at home marked the beginning of a series of Christmas festivities and was attended by many of the social leaders of Washington. The regular round of Christmas affairs was augmented by two weddings of note in Washington society. Miss Jennie Robinson, one of the most popular members of Washington's smart set, was married to Lawyer W. C. Hueston of Kansas City, Mo. The social standing of the contracting parties made the affair one of note. Another wedding was that of Miss Nellie Meriwether to the director of athletics in the high schools, Mr. Edwin B. Henderson. A coterie of out of town guests came to witness the Meriwether-Henderson nuptials. Professor N. H. Thomas Lectures. Professor Neval H. Thomas, teacher in the M Street high school, gave a lecture recently to the Young Men's Christian association on the Passion play which he witnessed at Oberammergau, Germany, during the past summer. Mr. Thomas has been giving lectures on his European trip. He left Washington last June and traveled extensively in Europe, taking in Italy, Austria-Hungary, Germany, France, Spain and England. His lectures have been characterized by many as real intellectual treats. On exhibition at the Corcoran Art gallery are some of the paintings of Henry O. Tanner, the famous Negro artist. This is the first exhibition of Mr. Tanner's paintings in Washington, and they have elicited most favorable comment of the art critics. SNOW HILL INSTITUTE. Struggling School In Alabama Needs Struggling School In Alabama Needs Funds For the Winter. There are many normal schools and academies scattered throughout the south and west for the education of colored youths of which the general public know little about. The majority of such schools are doing real foundation work in shaping the lives and character of a great number of young men and women to become leaders in thought and industry in their respective communities. A splendid example of the schools referred to is the Snow Hill institute in Wilcox county, Aln. Out of a total school population of 12,758, 10,758 are colored. The apportionment of the school funds for 1910 gave Wilcox county $32,600.48. Of this amount $6,32.09 was given to the colored schools, which allows a proportion of 60 cents for each of the 10,758 colored children of school age. The 2,000 white children received $26,125.20, or an average of nearly $13 for the education of each child of school age. And yet under this outlaws comparison the colored people are forging ahead in education and agricultural pursuits. Snow Hill institute has sent out alone over 500 young men and women as teachers and leaders among our people in the rural districts. The school has no endowment nor aid from the state. The tuition of students and gifts in money or produce from friends have kept the school in existence. It now requires $15,000 or more annually to run the institution. Money for this purpose is much needed to keep the school going for the rest of the 1911 term. Principal W. J. Edwards will be pleased to receive from $1 upward from any and all persons who are willing to aid the institution. Official Recognition Shown Two Deserving Government Clerks. Mr. Robert Harlan, a trained accountant, who is an auditing clerk in the office of the auditor for the war department in Washington, has been selected and is now acting as a member of one of the "economy and efficiency" committees which are engaged in the work of examining the operating methods in use in the several departments with a view of introducing measures of economy. The selection of a clerk to serve on one of these committees is regarded by government officials as a high honor. Mr. Harlan is from the state of Ohio and has been in the government service for a number of years. Another deserving recognition of a colored man is that which has been recently bestowed upon Mr. Theodore Green of the office of the auditor for the post-office. Mr. Green has been designated by Secretary MacVeigh as disursing clerk of that office. The responsibility of that office is heightened when it is taken into consideration that the auditor for the post-office is by far the largest auditorship of the government. Mr. Green has also been in the service for a good many years and in point of salary receives the maximum pay of a regular government clerk. Racial Activity in Philadelphia. According to a recent statement made by the Rev. Dr. John W. Lee, pastor of the First African Presbyterian church, Philadelphia, Afro-Americans are engaged in the following business and professional occupations. There are fourteen lawyers, twelve dentists, one druggist in business for himself, nine employed by white druggists, thirty-two physicians, six artists, two occupants, two electrical engineers, fifty-two public school teachers, four private school teachers, twenty-two graduate nurses and twenty-four music teachers. Believes in the Flag of Humanity. In concluding his address before the Methodist missionary convention recently held in Springfield, Illinois, the Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas of Baltimore said: "The black man has never shown a split of insurrection. He has proved loyal. However, we believe in another flag besides the stars and stripes—the flag of humanity. There is one flag which we will ever stand by and will never cease fighting for—the flag of humanity or brotherhood with its colors of red, white, black, yellow or brown." An International Race Conference. Dr. Booker T. Washington has issued invitations for an international conference, to be held at Tuskegee, Ala., of all persons in America and Europe interested in the education and improvement of the Negro race. It is planned to hold this conference in January, 1912, and to bring together not only students of colonial and racial questions, but missionaries, teachers and government officials who are actually engaged in the work of aiding the Negro. Conference With Champ Clark. Bishop Alexander Walters, Rev. S. L Carrothers and Messrs. Ferguson and O'Nell of the National Independent Political league recently held a conference in Congressman Champ Clark's committee room at the capitol in Washington. Mr. Clark gave the bishop and his committee a cordial greeting and listened attentively to their statement of the future policy of the league with reference to national politics. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINNY OR CURLY. HAIR. 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Correspondents will please have all communications in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGE, 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. MD. PHONE #891 W. O. & P. PHONE, ST. PAUL 8664 M. BALTIMORE, JAN. 7, 1910 YOU HAVE BEGUN. Like the twilight at the North Pole, which, they tell us, lasts some sixty days before the two months of darkness comes on, so the old year was slowly dying until at last its sun went down and it was gone. With it went many sorrows, as also many hopes, for many who began the year with bouyancy and hope, found at the last, hope gone and dismal failure, nightmare-like, settling down upon them. Others have fought on, although the odds in the battle were heavily against them and the chances for victory small, but they have not been defeated for they still have hope, and man is saved by hope. Now that you have begun the year, how did you begin? Was there any stock taking? Was there any righting up? Were there any new vows made, or did you drift out of the old year into the new to continue on the same level of hope and effort? Many persons have done this, and some have advised it, but both the method and the advice are poor. Some people discredit and advise against making resolutions and vows, but to every honest man who wants to mend and improve his life, good resolutions and vows are like books of steel in his heart. Many a time in life's vortex every anchor fails, but those of a good resolution and an honest vow. The new year period is pivoted for many lives and at that point many souls have received a shock which put them straight in the channels of a better life. When Abram was on his way to Canaan, the Land of Promise, he found pleasant quarters at Padan Aran, and was, for the very comfort of the place, about to forget orders of Jehovah and thus defeat the purposes of the Almighty. For Abram's forward journey meant the exaltation of his race as well as the saving of mankind. It was so important that Abram move forward, that God laid Tera Iow in death and thus gave Abram another shock and started him onward. Thus at the New Year a good resolution gives a man another shock in his life and starts him forward to the achievement of higher things. God is the Great Covenant Maker. His word is blooming with promises. Whoever, therefore, discredits vows and resolutions is not a good follower of Him, who by His pierced hands, lifted empires off their hinges. The Book of God is full of promises to men, and by inference God is calling us to make vows unto Him, and then He says: "Pay thy vows." The people who claim they do not believe in making vows, resolutions and promises are setting up their belief and example against that of Jehovah. They are the people who will indulge themselves in softness and ease, for it often requires a struggle to keep a resolution and a pay a vow. The constitution of human society is such that no man can proceed in life without making vows and promises. Some shambling men and women without the spirit of struggle in them, fall back from making vows and resolutions because they often call for the heroic in life, and so many men are devoid of the heroic spirit. Many have been saved by resolving and then clinching their teeth and standing heroically to keep the vow. If you are beginning the year by simply drifting, stop now, lash thyself to some strong resolution and pull upward toward a better and more useful life. Do not be afraid that you will fail, for no man ever succeeded who did not take the chance of failure. Do not drift; put into thy hands the oars of good resolutions and with them pull to the harbor of a better life. TRUE LEADERSHIP. If there was ever a time in the history of the Negro when he needed true leadership it is now. The time was when the white people were glad to help us in any way, and we, just out of the bonds and shackles of slavery were very glad indeed for that help, and we are glad now for any help of any kind that may come to us in this seeming dark hour. And yet there is no cause for regret at present conditions, for if we amount to anything it will bring out the best there is in us. Our leaders must ring true; they must be willing to make any sacrifice, not for self but for the race they represent. And not only do we need leaders who will stand for the rights and interests of the race, but we must be willing to follow where they lead. Leaders amount to nothing without followers. The trouble in the past has been that we have too many leaders and not enough followers. We have played the part of Aesop's fable, a serpent with a hundred heads and one body, while we ought to have acted as the serpent with one head and a hundred bodies. The one easily got through the hedge, but the one with a hundred heads was unable to do so. We must necessarily have leaders, and we must also necessarily have followers; neither amounts to much without the other. We have a few men who are willing to lead, and who advice we ought to take, and whose lead we ought to follow. It is not for us to point them out, for they are known and read of all men, but in too many instances our jealousies will not permit us to follow them. Let us at this the beginning of a new year lay aside as much as we can, our jealousies and follow our leaders, and the time will come when we will bless the day we made up our minds to be followers rather than leaders. Pastor Well Treated Christmas. Catonsville, Md., Jan. 4. About midnight Christmas Eve, a surprise party, headed by Mrs. Martha M. Brown, Mrs. Elizabeth Fox, Mrs. Alice Tyler and Brother Chas. Terrell, aroused Rev. John Porter and his family from their slumber, and after being able to enter the parsonage, relieved themselves of the heavy load of good things given by the members and friends of Grace A. M. E. Church, Catonsville, Md. A large turkey, so much enjoyed, was among the many nice things given. Things were coming in all the Christmas days. On New Year's Eve; another surprise, in charge of Mrs. Luvenia Matthews and Mrs. Maria Gray, greeted us. Not since we have been here, now nearing five years, have we been more generously remembered, and we can but tender thanks to them and say, forever here our pleasant rest shall be. ATLANTIC CITY NOTES (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Atlantic City, Jan. 2.-Mr. Dauiel Barrow, reporter and general agent of the Atlantic City Weekly Topic, is spending the month of January visiting Washington, Old Point Comfort, in the state of Virginia. Mrs. Chas. Boston, nee Lockert, formerly a teacher in the public school, spent the holidays at the shore. Miss Clara. Lewis was the host at the dance given to the visitors Monday night at Mitchells Hotel. Mrs. Williams and daughter gave a New Year's dinner in honor of Miss L. A. Jones of Morenead City, N. C. The leading event of New Year's night was the concert and reception given by the committee of which Mr. Robert Sunders is president, for the benefit of St. Augustine's church at Fitzgerald's Auditorium. The Oriole Glee Club the special attraction of the evening captivated the large audiences that was present. Mr. Wm. Osborne, of Havre de Grace, Md., is a member of our winter colony. Rev. J. L. Jackson is the new pastor of Price Memorial church. When coming to Atlantic City for the winter and spring season always stop at the local office of the Afro-American Ledger. The paper is on sale every Saturday and will be served at your home. Rev. Ernest Lyon Scores Segregation By Law But Says it is Good For The Race When Self-Imposed. Other Prominent Men Speak. That segregation of the race has been largely responsible for the economic progress of the race, as well as the upward trend religiously, morally and intellectually, was asserted by Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, former American Minister of Liberia, in a well received address Monday night at John Wesley M. E. Church, where a celebration of the forty-eighth anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln was observed. will be fully demonstrated, and in recognition of the able services being rendered by Dr. Booker T. Washington in this and other directions in the interest of the race, he hereby tender him an invitation to the State of Maryland during the year. "We also call attention to the present policy of the United States Navy, which, by the severe discrimination on account of race and color, has completely forced the Negro out of the season's class. Therefore, we The church was crowded, many prominent citizens being in attendance. Letters of regret from Presidene Taft, Collector Stone, former Senator Foraker, Secretary of State Knox, and others were read. The speaker of the evening was Judge Terrell, of Washington, who declared that the Emancipation Proclamation was to the colored people what the Declaration of Independence was to other classes of Americans. Former Mayor Latrobe was introduced and received an ovation. Resolutions offered by City Councilman Harry S. Cummings, endorsed the project for an exposition in 1913; extolled Dr. Booker Washington; praised the diplomatic career of Dr. Lyon, and reviewed the progress made by the race in this country. "The issuance of the Emancipation marks the most noteworthy event in the history of the colored people in this country. It is the foundation for the 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution, upon which, not only the rights of citizenship and franchise are based, but the right to enjoy other constitutional privileges which is the heritage of free men and the citizenship of a common country." After citing instances to show that prejudice was directed at other races beside the Negro, he declared that it was his belief that disfranchisement and the other race-hating laws would disappear with an enlightened public sentiment. He then took up the question of race segregation, saving: "Segregation has given us, the great church organizations of color, and all other institutions which PETER H. HARRIS DR. ERNEST LYON wield power among us. It has given us our own lawyers, physicians, college presidents, journalists, banking institutions and foreign diplomatic representatives. Segregation, self imposed, is not a bad thing. It may have a bad name and a questionable origin, but it has helped the colored people in this country. Without it we would not have a representative in the City Council of Baltimore today. We object, however, to segregation by law. WHITES WANT NEGRO TRADE. "Why is that certain business enterprises among us do not reach any degree of success?" The reason is quite apparent: Commercial institutions run by whites show no disposition to discriminate against Negro patrons. Let us profit by this segregation movement by establishing such business enterprises among our people as will tend to segregate our earnings. If all our savings were segregated into one or two banks here, operated by Negro bankers, we could not only make a respectable showing, but command attention in the financial affairs of the city." After recounting the great progress made by the race since Emancipation, the resolutions read: "We hereby endorse the effort to hold a semi-centennial exposition in 1913 on a scale commensurate with the importance of that event, at which time the progress of the race will be fully demonstrated, and in recognition of the able services being rendered by Dr. Booker T. Washington in this and other directions in the interest of the race, we hereby tender him an invitation to the Stare of Maryland during the year. "We also call attention to the present policy of the United States Navy, which, by the severe discrimination on account of race and color, has completely forced the Negro out of the season's class. Therefore, we respectfully invite the attention of the Navy Department to this distressing fact, and ask as a partial remedy, that a similar policy as that which now obtains in the United States Army be adopted, viz: That one or more war vessels be manned by Negro seamen in the [Picture of a man with a bald head and a mustache, wearing a suit and a tie. The background is a solid black oval.]] JUDGE ROBERT H. TERRELL same manner as the Ninth and Tenth Calvaries and the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantries of the United States Army are now constituted." Aid was also promised Liberia in an efforts to guarantee its stability and the effort of local celebrities, in honor of John H. Murphy, the veteran editor of the Afro-American Ledger was commended. The main auditorium, where the exercises were held, was decorated with the portraits of prominent personages, past and present. The pictures included those of President Lincoln, President U. S. Grant, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, President Barclay, of Liberia; John Brown, Col. Theodore Roosevelt and General Antonio Moco. The flags of this country, Liberia and the capital of the latter country, Monrovia, were suspended from the ceiling. Among those on the platform, besides the speakers, were John B. Hanna, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee; former Congressman Charles R. Schirm, Henry L. Boyer, Hugh E. Macbeth, W. H. Dorkins, Col. H. N. Hayes, Councilman C. H. H. Heintzman, Albert Johnson, George A. Owens, Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Samuel R. Bishop and Harry Y. Pratt. DENTON HAPPENINGS (Special to Afro-American.) Denton, Md., January 4th—Rev. J. G. Bryant, preached a wonderful sermon Sunday morning at Union Bethel A. M. E. church, subject, "God's love to us." A week of prayer was started at John Wesley M. E. Church by the pastor Rev. F. T. Johnson. Miss Olivia Taylor is recovering from her recent illness. Misses Mary and Ida Bailey entertained at a New Year's party and dinner, respectively in honor of Miss Ella Bantum, Mr. Wm. F. Green and Mrs. Frak Duke, all of Baltimore. Miss L. T. Kennard and Alberta Jackson, and Mrs. A. J. Bailey, spent New Year's Day at Salisbury, Md. Mrs. Frank Duke was a recent visitor at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bailey. Mrs. Charles Boston entertained a few friends at dinner in honor of Miss Ella Bantum. Mr. Wm. F. Green, the principal of the school here has returned from a visit to his parents Rev. and Mrs. P. H. Green, of Baltimore. Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Addison, have returned to Baltimore after spending the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Flamer. Rev. and Mrs. Bryant, and Rev. and Mrs. Addison, were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Casson. Mr. G. Lewis, shoe maker; Mr. W. W. Moore, blacksmith; Horner and Adams, grocers; Mr. Wm. Stanford, grocer and pool room; Mr. George W. Bailey, grocer and junk; Mr. Charles B. Bailey and O. G. Flamer, agents for beneficial societies, are the ones who are really carrying on profitable business enterprises. The students of Howard University held entertainments each evening during the holidays at different towns in the county. MORE TROUBLE WITH SEGREGATION LAW By the sending of the case to the Grand Jury of Wilson Thompson, charged with violating the West segregation ordinance by moving into 234 N. Mount street, a majority of the residents of the block being white, and of Francis H. D. Mason, the agent for the property, who was charged with aiding and abetting in the rental of the property to Mr. Thompson, a chance will be given the opponents of the ordinance to test the validity of the measure. The case was tried before Justice Stanley at the Southwestern Police Station Wednesday, and he released both defendants on their own recognizances for the action of the Criminal Court. Mr. Mason told the magistrate that he had rented the property to the colored man under the impression that the majority of the resident in the block were colored, and he disclaimed any intention of wishing to test the validity of the new law. The case was the second to come up under the provisions of the new law, the first being that of Mrs. Catherine Dixon, charged with renting the house at 1623 Argyle avenue. The owner and agent of the property were also arrested, but justice Tyson, at the Northwestern Police Station, dismissed the two defendants on the ground that the property was rented before the ordinance went into effect. It is the opinion of many lawyers that the law will not hold, but the fact remains that nearly every decision rendered by the Court of Appeals, the highest court in Maryland, within the past 35 years has upheld the validity of measures aimed at the Negro. Back in 1876, the court upheld the State-law denying to colored men the right to practice law in Maryland. This was in the case of James H. Wolff and Charles S. Taylor, who applied for admission to the bar of this State. The law preventing colored and white people from inter-marriage, the separate car law and other anti-Negro measures have likewise been upheld. The attack against the uew law will be directed by the Suffrage League and the Maryland Progressive League, with W. Ashbie Hawkins and other attorneys directing the legal end of the fight. The law is already hurting the prospects of some white men who want to do business in colored neighborhoods. A white man who wanted to buy out the business conducted by another white man on the upper end of Druid Hill avenue, has already been deterred from purchasing the business because of the new law, and this, despite the fact that he has already paid a forfeit. Since the law went into effect a number of white business men uptown have already complained of a loss of trade, while colored merchants says that their sales have increased. This boycott, while not an organized one, is because of the fact that none of these merchants opposed the passage of the law, and that if the white people must have segregation, the colored people must keep somewhat in line with the sentiment by building up somewhat segregated community and commercial interests. L. C. JOHNSON GIVES A STAG An artistically arranged stag was given Monday evening by Mr. Littleton C. Johnson to his many friends at his residence, 709 George street. The evening was spent with music and games. At a late hour the party was ushered into the main dining room which was tattefully decorated by James E. Hammond, the florist, with holly and evergreen and there partook of the oceliaces of the season. During the evening many honors were extended to Mr. Johnson by the W. G. M. of Good Hope, Mr. Wm. G. Price, who also acted as the toastmaster of the evening. Among those pres-ent were Messrs. Alfred Nixon, Wm. Garrett; John C. Minnis, William Boardley, Frank Simms, George Atkinson, Harry S. Smith, Alexander Scott, William Sheldon Brown, James Cane, William Andrew Thomas, and John Thomas. Miss Edith Meekens, of Philadelphia, Pa., was the guest of her cousins, Mrs. Eliza Coates and Mrs. Gertrude Dabney, at the residence of Mr. Wm. Parker, 413 N. Pine St., during the Christmas holidays. Mr. George T. Bowen, The Caterer, Buried With Impressive Service. The funeral of George T. Bowen, the caterer, who died at his home, 1011 Linden avenue, last Saturday afternoon from tonsilitis, was held at Sharp Street Memorial, M. E. Church Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes. Others who assisted included Revs. A. Young, John A. Holmes, D. D. Turpeau, I. L. Thomas and S. R. Hughes. The pastor paid an eloquent tribute to the life and career of the deceased, saying, among other things: "Born 62 years ago in Calvert county, Md., in an environment of slavery, a system well calculated to rob him of push, pluck, energy and ambition, and which took from him every advantage of education save that which was to be gotten in the hard, but practical school of experience. He learned early in life to turn obstacles into the stepping stones of success. Of necessity he learned the value of a dollar, and better still, what to do with it when earned. As a business man, George T. Bowen, now silent in death, tells every Negro youth how to succeed: that hard work, patient struggle, promptness in business will net its reward." Mr. Bowen served in the Navy from 1864 to 1867, and afterward served as a servant in prominent families, which service gave him that experience which made him so successful in the catering business. He had served as steward of the old Athenaeum and Merchants' Clubs, and for years was in constant demand to serve large dinner parties among the fashionable set. He was regarded as the wealthiest caterer in the city. For the past ten years he had conducted a cottage at Arundel-on-the-Bay, which was the Mecca of the fashionable people of Baltimore and Washington during the summer months. He was a trustee of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, and only last week was re-elected for another year. He is survived by his wife, five He is survived by his wife, five daughters and two sons. Pays A Fraternal Visit. It has been customary tor several years for the Grand Officers of the Grand Commanderies of Baltimore and Washington to exchange greeting in the way of paying a fraternal visit to each other on the occasion of the installation of the officers of the Grand Commanderies. On Thursday evening of this week the officers of the Grand Commandery of the District of Columbia visited the Asylum of the Grand Commandery of Maryland, on Courtland street, in the Masonic Temple, and installed the officers of St. Andrew's Grand Commandery as follows: Sir Thomas H. Smith, right eminent grand commander: Sir Joseph A. Jackson, very eminent deputy grand commander; Sir David T. Harrod, very eminent grand generalissimo; Sir Harry Franklin, very eminent captain general; Sir J. Murray Ralph, very eminent grand prelate; Sir Nelson Walker, eminent grand treasurer; Sir S. George Wesley, eminent grand recorder; Sir Columbus Gordon, grand senior warden; Sir William A. Mason, grand junior warden. The installation was conducted by Right Eminent Grand Commander John P. Turner, of the District of Columbia, and his cabiett. Among the visitors present were Sir Simon C. Burnett, deputy grand commander; Sir Silas S. Thompson, grand generalissimus; Sir Primus H. Simmons, grand captain general; Sir William H. Severson, grand prelate; Sir James O. Bampeld, grand recorder; Sir Brooks Burr, grand treasurer; Sir Peter Walker, grand senior warden, and Sirs Benjamin F. Pope, John O. Minor, H. P. Jackson and and others. RECEPTION BY THE CHOIR OF BETHEL CH The members of the choir of Bethel A. M. E. Church tendered the organist and chorister a grand reception on last Thursday evening and presented the organist with a handsome port folio, and the director with a beautiful music stand The presentation address was made by Miss C. Signora VanNockey and was responded to by Messra Brown and Dungee, after which a collation was served and a most enjoyable evening spent with music od fun. Reception committee, Miss Celestine S. VahNockay, Miss Alice Sampson, Miss Rosa Tydings. EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES By Miss M. Edyth Cooper, Editor. Mrs. E. J. Truxon Asso: Ed. Address all contributions to Editor 1216 Druid Hill ave. or to this office All departments of the League down to work for 1911. Let us make it a glorious year—hundreds of souls for Christ through the spiritual department; many new recruits for the missionary field, thru the influence of the Mission Study Classes; great accomplishments by means of the Mercy and Help Department, and a social and literary life that will draw our young people into the glorious work, We sent a circular letter to several of our city pastors asking this questions: "What one thing would you as pastor like to have your Epworth League do during the year 1911? At this issue only one reply has been received, that of Rev. D, D. Turpeau, of Ames Memorial Church, who writes as follows:— "The one thing I wish my Epworth League to do is two-fold. First, I wish it to take high ground in all League work and second, I wish it to raise $100 toward our new organ debt." It is a great knack to know how to forget disagreeable things. Some people make themselves miserable by brooding upon all the ugly things of life, The John A. Holmes Chapter will install its new officers on Sunday. The pastor will conduct the installation services. The Epworth League of Sharp St. Memorial Church is doing good work. Mr. James Thomas, the head of the literary department is planning some very interesting and instructive programs for the Sunday afternoon meetings this month. We hope that our rural chapters are not allowing "Old Winter" with his storms to interfere with their attendance at the League. Remember our forefathers. The weather did not stop them from attending divine services. Lo let the wind blow as it will, but keep trudging on to the Epworth League with a merry heart. The Sharp St. Memorial Sunday School gave a Cantata in connection with its Xmas treat last week. Both children and "grown ups" enjoyed the affair. If you are determined to judge folks, remember this—it is what Coleridge once said to Washington Alston, the artist: "Never judge a work of art by its defects. The mission study class of the W. C. Thompson Chapter will hold a public meeting sometime this month "How to be Good—A science." Such is the subject of an editorial in a popular periodical. It sounds well. Being good certainly is a science, but the exposition of it is to be found not in any man-made scheme. Why not be, fair and admit that the only true treatise on this subject is in the Book of books? All kinds of substitutes have been tried, and they have failed. The Scriptures they are that are profitable for doctrine, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Here is the science of being good and here is the text book. Special to the AFB-O-MERCAN LEADER. Hagerstown, Md., Jan. 4.—The choir of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church gave a sacred concert for the benefit of the Stewards' last Sunday and a nice sum was realized. Household of Ruth 149; will hold a public installation in Asbury M. E. church next Sunday night. Samuel Keets who had his leg broken in a coasting accident two weeks ago is able to be on crutches. King Solomon Lodge, No. 41, K. of P., are making fine progress. They have now a membership of 116, and still more coming in. Mrs. Eliza Coffee and Mr. Frisby Thompson are on the sick list. CARD OF THANKS I desire to thank the many friends of my husband, the late Charles S. Brown, for their many acts of kindness during his last illness and for their expressions of sympathy following his death. FOR RENT.—Rooms. Apply at 74S W. Franklin St. de31 2t ATHLETIC NOTES. The Dunbar is to begin hard practice to develop a basketball team after a rest up of a few weeks. Good work Dunbar, keep it up. We are glad to see the Dunbar take up this fascinating sport in real earnest. There is any amount of time for Baltimore athletes to get in condition for the indoor meet in Washington in March. Wake up here you sleeping giants, and wrest some honors from the competing rabble. The Public Schools Athletic League of Washington is doing great things for the colored boys in basketball. Four of the public school teams played there Saturday night before the main feature of the evening began. What is so remarkable about it is that the teams played with a science and precision worthy of veterans in many ways. Both the games were replete with fast and snappy passing that ended in fair goal shooting. That Public School Athletic League is a great thing for the colored youth. Why cannot the colored people of Baltimore do something on that line?. The colored people of Baltimore are in greater need of health giving agencies than Washington if we judge by a comparison of their vital statistics. In the year 1907, the death rate for Washington colored people was 27.8 per 1000 while in the same year it was 31.8 per thousand for colored people of Baltimore. Of course there were many causes for this higher death rate for Baltimore, but the fact always stands that the possession of sufficient vitality will overcome almost any ordinary condition So why not use these Athletic means of raising the vitality. Hear what G. n. Wingate, presi- of the New York Public School Athletic League says. "Not only then, (1904) but for months afterward, there was no one in the schools who knew anything about athletics. The boys were in physique from twenty to fifty per cent below the standard of an average country lad. Their ideas of honor and square dealing were perhaps even more than this, below what was proper and school pride hardly existed." Now there is scarcely a school in the city in which the interest in athletics is not wide spread and intelligent; where the children, both boys and girls, are not stronger, more active and more healthy than in 1904 where ideas of honor and fair play have not been created which never before were known and where the spirit of school pride has not been developed, which constitutes a most important educational factor." Expressions of equal satisfaction came from other cities about this athletic organizations. Have not Baltimore colored people the same right to these good things as anybody else? The Colored High School went to Washington to play the business High School. That school having its team under discipline, an exhibition game was played with the Howard "preps". The game was close and the interest intense throut. It was anybodies game until the last whistle blew with the score 11 to 9 in favor of Howard "preps". There was no special star on either side for the guarding was close all around as the score would indicate. Shipley, of Baltimore got his eye on the basket so that nearly every Howard soul was a point for the Baltimoreans. DR. PAYN'S Painless Dentistry Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed. For Twenty Years: Plate Work $5.00 Fillings 50 cents, Gold, $1.00 Crown and Bridge Work $3 to $5.00 [Name not visible in the image] We are Now Located THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. PRINTER'S. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Middle River, Dec. 30—Vice ption was given on Wednesday night December 28th, 1910 by Miss Carrie Lee, at her home, Middle River to her many friends. Among those invited were Mr. Samuel Wongus, Miss Alverta Hurnell, Cornelius Taylor, Miss Sarah Lee and Melvin Smith of Baltimore. Those of Middle River, Mr. and Mrs. John S well Joseph Tapes, Jessica Gibs, Simon Queen, Miss Matilda Taylor public school teacher at Party Hall, Walter Lee, and Mrs. Mrs Mary E. Lee. Vocal and instrumental music was rendered and at a late hour refreshments were served. A very pleasant evening was spent at the home. POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. 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 the Pastor Classes—Sunday at 6 A. M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at S. Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, President. 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: "She issu- es of the Bottomiers Pit." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.45 P. M., The Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M., Preaching by the Pastor, subject: "Christ Rejected." Revival meetings are in progress All are welcome. TRIMM A. M. B. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School session. 6.15 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Holy Communion. T. I. Holliday, Supt. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. A. G. E. L GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Parrish St. near Mulberry St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. Stewards" Day 10.00 A. M. Love Feast. 11 A. M., Rev. R. A. Green. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Rev. W. T. Winn. 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor 8 P. M., Pastor or Stranger. T. H. McGowan, Supt. J. W. Powler, Pres. C. E. CHRIST'S INSTITUTION, Ensor St. near Monument, Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor, Rev. G. J. Hawkes, Go-pastor Sabbath will be our first grand Rally for the year, and we earnestly hope that all of the members and friends that have the Envelopes will do us the kindness to turn them in, either at 11 o'clock or 8 o'clock P. M. 11 A. M., Preaching, subject: The Power of the G. spel. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., V. C. E. Society. 8.00 L. M., Subject: "The Pale Horse and his rider." ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The Mercy Seat." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, H. W. Ebb, Supt. 5.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor. J. Holman, President 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor "Jonah's Gourdvine." Revival Services continued. 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: "Responsibility for the Unsaved." 2.30 P. M., S. S. 3.00 P. M., Sermon to the Purity Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. 5 P. M., Enworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. "The Only Means of Salvation." Revival in progress. Strangers cordially welcomed. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. ST. MATTHEW'S M. E. CHURCH, Rev. J. C. Love, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 7.00 P. M., Epworth League and Prayer Meeting. 8 P. M., Preaching by Rev. Richard Thompson. A great revival now going on. Conversions 14. Come, all are welcome. FOR RENT Handsome New Auditorium of California Fisherman's Hall Gainean 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. HOUSES FOR SALE The Home Investment Association of fers the following Properties for sale Three story house, 1300 block Division street, price $1500. Three story house, 200 block Dolphin street, price $2000. Three story house Argyle avenue near Pitcher street, price $2500. Three story house 1400 N. Carey St price $950. Two story house, 1100 block N. Carrollton Ave., price $925. Three story house 1100 block Argyle avenue, price $2000. Three story house 1100 block North Carey street, price $1350. Also houses in 1200, 1300, 1700, 1800 and 2100 and 2200 blocks Druid Hill avenue from $1350 to $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. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H. Jenkins. Pastor. 9.30 A. M., Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Class Meeting. 6 P. M., Epworth League. S 00 P. M., Sermon by Pastor Revival meeting every night. Everybody welcome. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 11 A. M., and 8 P. M., Holy Communion. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League. 5 P. M., Installation of officers of Epworth League. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH. Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Allred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sunday, Rev. J. W. Jackson. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League. 8.00 P. M., Special Sermon to the Ushers by the Pastor, subject: "Handwriting on the Wall." W. C. Tongue, Supt. Miss Edyth Cooper, Pres. E. L. Joe Gan's mother was converted Watch Meeting night and joined "King's Hill." GRACE PRESBYTE'IAN CHURCH. Dolphin and Etting Sts. Key. W. Edw. Williams, Minister. Rev. W. Edw. Williams, Minister, 623 W. Lanale Street. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Mini ter. 3 P. M., Sunday School. 8 T. M., Administration of The Lord's Supper. Prayer Meeting and Bible Lecture every Wednesday S P. M. Mrs. Roberta Creditt, Directress. W.G. Thomas, Sup't. King's Daughters Day. Rev. Jones Watkins will address the C. Y. W. C. A., on Sunday, Jan. 8th, at 5 P. M. Solo by Miss Lula Scott. All friends and members are cordially invited to be present. Mrs. Amanda Robinson, Chair. Miss Charlotte Davage, Presiding. NOTICE. A fine lunch and dinner will be served nt the New Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale street, during the day, Sunday, Jan. 8th, by a Committee of Ladies, Lunch, 15 Cts. Dinner 25 Cts. Mrs. Ella Thompson, Chairman of Stewardesses. Annual Meeting: Of Stockholders of the Masonic Joint Stock Co., will be held on Wednesday evening, Jan. 11, 1911, So'clock P. M., Masonic Temple, 333-5 Courtland street, Baltimore, Md. JOSHUA ROBINSON, WANTED—An active boy about 15 years old, must be a good writer needed as office boy for Gordon's Transfer office, located in the rear of 5 & 7 W. Lombard St. A boy from South-Baltimore preferred. ja71t FOR RENT—Part of house in N. W. section of city to reliable party, without children. Reference exchanged Address M. H., Afro-American Office. 1t Mr. Joshua Maxwell will be the speaker Sunday at the Allen C. E. League of Waters A. M. B. Chureh at 5:45 P. M. Mayne Woolford, Pres. tf C. A. Carey, Secretary. June 19th to July 14th, 1911 Course: Methods: Primary and Advanced Literary Subjects: Elementary and Advances. Industries, including Manual Training, Cooking, Sewing Basket- ry, etc. Agriculture: Preparator for teach- ing in Public Schools. Community Work for Teachers. Other features by special arran- ment Booker T. Washington, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. GOT THE BEST OF THE ELDER Apt Quotations of Brer Reuben Saved His Mule and at the Same Time Rebuked Sin. Elder Harris was making another attempt to induce one of the members of his flock to trade horses with him. "Dat pony o' youn, Brer Reuben," he said, "is jes' what I want, an' my big bay hos is jes' what yo' want. I kin git over de groun' faster wid de pony, an 'you kin haul a bigger load wid de hoss. Hit'd be a good trade fur boe on us, 'ceptin' dat it'd be a leetle better fuh you dan it would fur me. You take de bay and give me de ches'nut sor'l." "De pony suits me well 'nough, elder,' averred Brother Reuben, for the twentleth time. 'I don' keer t' make no swan." "But I jes' natchely got t' have dat pony, Brer Reuben." "Elder," spoke the other, after a period of profound thought, "I been wantin't ast yo' a question for a long wantin't ast yo' a question for a long time." "Well, what is it?" "I know wat one o' de 'postles says bout de law bein' done away with, but ain't we still livin' undah de ten comm'ments?" "Brer Reuben," solemnly averred Elder Harris, "we air." "Well, one o' dem comman'ments says we mustn't covet any'ing w' b'longs t' our neighbors, an' you are covetin' dat il' chestnut sorl pony o' mine, Brer Harris!" Then the elder gave it up. Clearly the tenth commandment was against him.—Chicago Tribune. THERE ARE OTHERS. Green—Docs he figure much in politics? Wise—No; he's one of those politicians who use five-syllable words to express one-syllable ideas. A Young Philosopher. Time is a relative quantity. Some minutes seem like hours and some hours seem like minutes. How to control this flight is beyond any person, but the little boy mentioned below seems to have progressed pretty well for a youngster. The teacher was surprised to see that he remained perfectly idle all through recess, and accordingly asked him why he did not play. "Cause," he said, slowly, "it makes recess too quick if I play, and I want it to la-a-ast!"—Youth's Companion A Discouraging View. "We must investigate this affair," said the rural official. "What's the use?" responded Farm- Corntossel. "I never saw an in- vestigation that changed anybody's per- sonal likes and dislikes." Opportunity—Yes, but she sent word by her servant she wasn't in.—Harper's Bazar. "I liked my coffee strong and I drank it strong," says a Pennsylvania woman, telling a good story, "and although I had headaches nearly every day I just would not believe there was any connection between the two. I had weak and heavy spells and palpitation of the heart, too, and although husband told me he thought it was the coffee that made me so poorly, and did not drink it himself for he said it did not agree with him, yet I loved my coffee and thought I just couldn't do without it. "One day a friend called at my home—that was a year ago. I spoke about how well she was looking and she said: "Yes, and I feel well, too. It's because I am drinking Postum in place of ordinary coffee." "I said, What is Postum?" "Then she told me how it was a food-drink and how much better she felt since using it in place of coffee or tea, so I sent to the store and bought a package and when it was made according to directions it was so good I have never bought a pound of coffee since. I began to improve immediately. "I cannot begin to tell you how much better I feel since using Postum and leaving coffee alone. My health is better than 1% has been for years and I cannot say enough in praise of this delicious food drink." Take away the destroyer and put a rebuilder to work and Nature will do the rest. That's what you do when Postum takes coffee's place in your diet. "There's a Reason." Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in pigs. Ever read the above letter! A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human SHORT COURSE FOR FARMERS Experts Dwell on Significance of Diversified Farming; Stock Raising and Dairying-Attention Called to Efforts of the Government to Co-operate With Southern Farmers. Huntsville, Ala.-Diversified farming, stock raising and dairying were emphasized in the short course for farmers held here recently at the Agricultural and Mechanical college. The course was concluded with demonstrations on the college farm and was in progress for a week. More than 200 farmers of the state witnessed the demonstrations and heard the lectures. The demonstration work was in charge of George W. Patterson, government agent for the 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. Manafee, Harry W. Simms and George W. Patterson. Professor 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 farmers. He declared that, inasmuch as they formed a goodly portion of the agricultural population of the southland, it was incumbent upon them to reap as much benefit as possible out of their farm work. A notable address before the farmers and visitors was made by President Walter S. Buchanan, who is himself an agricultural expert. He stated in the outset that it was the duty of landlords to encourage their renters, share croppers and wage earners to take advantage of latter day instruction in farming, not only to the end that the landlords themselves might be benefited, but that the largest possible returns might be made to them individually. Among other things Professor Buchanan said: "I am glad that all classes of farmers are taking a keen interest in scientific agriculture—book farming, as we used to call it. We have been a long time learning the absurdity of the statement that 'any old fool can farm.' "It is being proved 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, share cropper, wage hand or owner. The man who gets the largest crops at the lowest cost is a desirable citizen in whatever community, and he will be soon 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 wage hands as well as those who are renters and owners. "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 will not do his duty. "Some of us let the houses we live in rot down and refuse to drive a nail. 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 farms and away from our hearth sides. For our own sakes let us make our homes comfortable and inviting whether we own them or not. "These scientific farmers are going to talk to you about deep plowing and will perhaps say that the results of deep plowing show up better three years after than they do the first year. Some share croppers, and renters are so shortsighted they won't plow deep for fear they will be making the land better for some one else. If all renters practiced such a narrow policy, then rented land would never be improved. On the other hand, if all our farmers do their utmost to put the farms on which they work in first class shape, no matter what farm a man moved to he would find it in good condition. "It is this class of farmers we must reach through our short courses and schools of agriculture. They constitute not the Negro problem, but the south's agricultural problem, and as long as they sit in lethargy and darkness the development of the south must proceed against the dead burden of their ignorance and inefficiency." Results of Honest Leadership. The efforts of the Rev. J. Gordon McPherson to assist in bringing about better conditions among our people in Spokane. Wash., have been earnestly successful. Under his aggressive leadership a tabernacle has been erected which reflects the thrift and industry of the people of the community and also shows their willingness to follow good, honest leadership. THE PROBLEM OF VOTING. Lack of Interest and Intimidation Main Causes, Says Baker. In his discussion of the question of the Negro voter in the United States Ray Stannard Baker says in the Atlantic Monthly: First, we shall find many Negroes, and, indeed, hundreds of thousands of white men as well, who might vote, but who, through ignorance or inability or unwillingness to pay the poll taxes or from mere lack of interest, disfranchise themselves. The second difficulty is peculiar to the Negro. It consists in open or concealed intimidation on the part of the white men who control the election machinery. In many places in the south today no Negro, no matter how well qualified, would dare to present himself for registration. When he does he is rejected for some trivial or illegal reason. Thus we have to meet a vast amount of apathy and ignorance and poverty on the one hand and the threat of intimidation on the other. CHIEF JUSTICE WHITE. His Appointment Causes Much Comment In Political Circles ment in Political Circles. The recent appointment by President Taft of Associate Justice White of Louisiana to chief justice of the United States, the highest judicial position in the government, has created no small degree of comment in political circles, says the Savannah (Ga.) Tribune. This appointment, were it not for the fact the gentleman who has been honored by it is a Democrat, and that, too, one of the old school, would not have occasioned any unnecessary talk, but, coming as it does at a time when the Republican ranks are all distorted and shattered, it seems to carry with it a little more than a display of broad mindedness on the part of the chief executive. ON LEWIS' APPOINTMENT. Members of Cabinet Object to His President Taft's policy announced before the elections which contemplated the appointment of Negroes to high public offices has apparently suffered a severe change since the elections, says the New York American. The intention to make William H. Lewis, now assistant district attorney at Boston, an assistant attorney general of the United States is not to be carried out. Attorney-General Wickersham has announced that he has no need of Lewis in his department, and the president has made it known that the appointment will not be made. Naturally there is some indignation among prominent Negroes, who charge that President Taft felt one way about the matter when the votes of Negroes were wanted for the Republican ticket in Ohio and elsewhere and that he has shown decided indifference since those votes were delivered. Several prominent Negro leaders have seen the president recently, and he has assured them that he has not changed his attitude in the slightest degree, but that the members of his cabinet objected to the policy he had hoped to inaugurate. The president had held that the appointment of colored men to office in the southern states caused friction between the races. In those states and therefore it would be better to accord recognition to the colored Republicans by appointing a few of the most prominent to high offices in Washington. He has carried out one part of this policy by making no such appointments to offices in the south, but he has not appointed any of them to high offices at Washington. The colored men therefore find themselves almost without recognition by this administration. They do not like it, and some of them declare it will greatly accelerate the movement now in progress to make the colored man an independent and progressive voter instead of a mere supporter of the Republican organization. To Aid Work Among Colored Catholics Because of the special interest which the pope has recently manifested in the work of the board for mission work among colored Catholics in the United States the board is now making an earnest effort to raise $50,000 which is needed to carry on the work during the year. The board is composed of Cardinal Glibbons, Archbishops Farley, Moeller and Blenk and Bishops Allen and Keley. The headquarters of the board are in the Metropolitan building in New York. Central State Fair Organization. For the benefit of a closer union and a better mutual understanding a conference of the presidents and stockholders of the various state fairs held by the colored people of the south will be held in the chapel of Claflin university, Orangeburg, S. C., on Tuesday, Jan. 23. A feature of the meeting will be the organization of a "southern circuit" which will be the central organization for state fair promoters. Debt Slavery as it Exists in the South The peonage system of laws now in existence in the south and by which a convict (usually an Afro-American) can be kept in debt slavery is a relic of the most barbarous ages and a reflection of discredit on the south lands says the Portland (Ore.) Advocate There is no degree of difference between pro-bellum slavery and the debt slavery as it is carried on under this GREAT CENTER OF EDUCATION WORK OF PROFESSOR O'KELLY The Progress of the Institution Under the Presidency of Dr. James E. Shepard Has Attracted Wide Attention Among Educators—Qualifications of Professor C. G. O'Kelly. The remarkable growth of the National Religious Training school in Durham, N. C., is causing it to be the enclosure of the eyes of the educational world at the present time. The various departments under the direction of trained experts are in excellent condition, and every indication points to the materialization of the plans of Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the school. When Dr. Shepard succeeded in getting Professor C. G. O'Kelly to accept the vice presidency of the institution he was fortunate. At an early age Professor O'Kelly displayed unusual interest in books. He entered the Johnson school, in Raleigh, when the opportunity first came to colored people to study schoolbooks unmolested. His mother made many sacrifices in order to keep him in school, as he was only eleven years of age. One day when Dr. Price, a talented orator and stanch advocate of giving M. B. the Negro the same kind of education that white men received, visited the school where O'Kelly was a faithful student he was inspired by the speaker's liberal views, and this inspiration has played a potent part in the achievements of Professor O'Kelly, who is recognized as one of the leading educators of the race. In addressing the students on that occasion Dr. Price especially emphasized the need of fearless, courageous, intelligent and honest leadership for the race and also stated that this mental and moral training for such leadership could be received at Lincoln university, in Pennsylvania. These utterances impressed young O'Kelly, and he decided to go to this institution, which has given the race such a large number of influential and able lenders. Through the aid of his white teachers from the north he succeeded in entering Lincoln university and for seven years was a pertinent element in the student body. He graduated from the college and seminary departments of Lincoln with credit. He is modest and unassuming, having merited by excellent scholarship his A. M. and D. D. titles. A resume of his activities for the educating of his people will reveal the ennobling character of the man. Dr. S. G. Atkins having started a great educational movement at Winston-Salem, N. C., in 1895. Professor O'Kelly was called to fill the position of instructor of languages. He was elected president of Kittrell college when Professor John R. Hawkins resigned the presidency to accept the position as commissioner of education for the African Methodist Episcopal church. Within two years he had placed the school upon a higher standard. Resigning this work, he returned to the Slater school to fill the position of chaplain and director of music, where he remained until 1904. When Professor Atkins, the president, was chosen secretary of education for the A. M. E. Zlon church, then Professor O'Kelly was made president of the Slater school, which is now one of the leading state schools. It was at this post of duty that Dr. James E. Shepard found him busily engaged when he secured his consent to go to the National Religious Training school in Durham to fill the position of vice president. Nothing to Gain by Going to Africa. All the colored folks who want to go to Africa should go, but, as to us and our household, we shall stay right here in this country of hides and white man's oppression, says the Richmond (Va.) Planet. 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Washington-Students of financial and economic conditions predict that the postal saving banks which will soon be inaugurated in the post offices throughout the United States will prove a greater blessing, proportionately speaking, to the colored people than to any other class of people in the United States. This prediction is based upon the fact that the economic status of the masses of the colored people makes them peculiarly the beneficiaries of the opportunities for thrift and economy afforded by these banks. Postmaster General Hitchcock is confident that through these banks the habit of saving will be cultivated more than ever among the colored people just as well as it will be among other classes of people for whom the operation of these banks will mean so much. He is anxious that the colored people take advantage of the financial opportunities which will come with this new opportunity. Under the plan devised by the postmaster general and his assistants, in compliance with the law, savings can be begun in sums as small as 10 cents and formal accounts can be opened in sums as small as $1. This small amount feature will prove popular to the masses of our people, for many of them are not able to make large deposits, but will gladly lay aside the small amounts that they can spare from their living expenses. Any person, from the little boy or girl of ten to the man or woman weighted down with many years, can have an account in one of these postal savings banks, and, what is most important, Uncle Sam absolutely guarantees the depositors against loss. If the person wishing to open a deposit has a dollar or more he simply goes to the postoffice, turns his money over to the postmaster and receives in lieu thereof a certificate of deposit for the amount deposited. The depositor draws interest at the rate of 2 per cent per annum. He also has the right to draw out a part or all of his money whenever he pleases. If, however, you have not as much as a dollar to open a formal account you can for 10 cents purchase from the postmaster a postal savings card, which will have a ten cent postal saving stamp in its center. Then from time to time the owner of the card can purchase other ten cent postal savings stamps, which have multilage on one side like ordinary postage stamps, and stick them on the white card. When the owner of the card has stuck ten of these stamps on his or her card it is then turned into the postmaster, who will give in return a certificate of deposit for $1. Other additions to your account can be made in the same way. As aforesaid, the depositors draw 2 per cent interest on their money, have the right to withdraw the money out of the bank at will and are guaranteed against loss by the United States. After having saved up $20 the depositor, if he or she desires, can exchange his deposit for a United States bond. This can be done by surrendering your deposit, and you will receive in lieu thereof a United States bond. These bonds bear $2/2 per cent interest per annum. Postal savings banks have been in operation for years in some countries, and the experience of those countries is that they have proved a veritable blessing to the poor. Postmaster General Hitchcock, under whose supervision the inauguration and operation of these banks will come, hopes to begin to establish them the first week in January. Gradually they are to be established in nearly every postoffice, big and little, in this country. Thus they will be put within easy reach of all the people. The old bugaboo of bank failures will be completely eliminated, for the government of this country secures the depositors. When President Taft recommended this measure to congress he knew full well that he was recommending a measure that would be most helpful to the poor people. In a few years the wisdom of this measure will be clearly seen and its benefits will be plainly evident among the people. Colored men and women will be owning and drawing interest on government bonds, and our boys and girls will be the possessors of snug bank accounts. Operetta In Aid of Day Nursery. Under the auspices of the co-operative circle, a highly pleasing and instructive operetta, entitled "The Gypsy's Revenge," was given at Aceme hall, Brooklyn, on Monday evening, Jan. 2, for the benefit of the day nursery. The entertainment was a financial success, and the committee in charge, which was headed by Mrs. Gertrude Johnson, is very much encouraged by the liberal patronage of the public. Ended the Controversy. On the steeple of an old Universalist church in Bath, Me., there is a wooden figure of an angel. It is not a remarkably fine specimen of art, and has always been somewhat laughed about, especially because of its high-heeled shoes. The Bath Enquirer recalls the story that a former pastor of the North Congregational church once accosted a devoted Universalist with the question: "Mr. Raymond, did you ever see an angel with high-heeled shoes on its feet?" "Why, no," answered Mr. Raymond, "I can't say that I ever did; but did you ever see one without them?" Gray has a quintet of ladies whose age is over ninety years. Mrs. Enoch Merrill's age is ninety-nine years and eleven months, while Mrs. Lois B. Small reached her ninety-eight birthday on November 6, and both there ladies are bright and active. Mrs. Mary A. Frank was ninety-six last September, and is in her usual health. Mrs. Hannah T. Rowe is ninety-one; Mrs. Mary Leighton also is ninety-one. —Kennebec Journal. Discouraged The expression occurs so many times in letters from sick women, "I was completely discouraged." 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One kit package colors all Mix Colors. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can dye government withoutiring apart. Write for free booklets - How to Do, Bleach and Mix Colors. MONROE DRUG CO., Quincy, Illinois. GOT HIS SOBRIQUET EARLY "Honest John" Kelly Proved His Right to the Title Long Before Manhood. There have been many stories about the manner in which "Honest John" Kelly, the ex-umpire, first got his nickname. Mr. Kelly himself, according to a New York letter, holds that it came to him naturally, for even as a mail boy the purity of his soul shone through his face. "I think the first time I was ever called 'Honest John' was when I was quite a youngster," said Kelly. "A man engaged as an ambulatory salesman of tinware observed the ingenuous countenance I presented to the world and hailed me. You look honest, boy," said he. "What might your name be? "John," said I quite simply. "John,"—just like that. Then hold my horse while I go in the saloon and get a drink," said he. And so I held his horse while he went in the saloon and got a drink. But this was on lower Ninth avenue, in a day when the avenue's honors went to the man who could clean the most cops in a given time. By and by the gang came along and beheld that wagon full of tinware. The peddler was detained within by a sore thirst, and they took the tinware. And then they came back and took the cushions off the wagon. Eventually, becoming daring, they unhitched the wagon and took it away. True to my trust, I stood there, holding the horse. About Clean When the "Weekly" which sued us for libel (because we publicly denounced them for an editorial attack on our claims) was searching for some "wank spot," they thought best to send a N. Y. Atty. to Battle Creek, summoned 25 of our workmen and took their sworn statements before a Commissioner. Did we object? No. On the contrary, we helped all we could, for the opportunity was too good to be lost. Gee. Haines testified he inspected the wheat and barley, also floors and every part of the factories to know things were kept clean. That every 30 minutes a sample of the products was taken and inspected to keep the food up to standard and keep out any impurities, also that it is the duty of every man in the factories to see that anything not right is immediately reported. Has been with the Co. 10 years. Edward Young testified had been with Co. 15 years. Inspector, and his men examined every sack and car of wheat and barley to see they were up to standard and rejected many cars. H. E. Burt, Supt., testified has been with Co. over 13 years. Bought only the best grain obtainable. That the Co. kept a corps of men who do nothing but keep things clean, bright and polished. Testified that no ingredient went into Grape-Nuts and Postum except those printed in the advertising. No possibility of any foreign things getting into the foods as most of the machinery is kept closed. Asked if the factory is open to the public, said "yes" and "it took from two to three guides constantly to show visitors through the works." Said none of the processes were carried on behind closed doors. At this point attys. for the "Weekly" tried to show the water used was from some outside source. Testified the water came from Co.'s artesian wells and was pure. Boy "Ohl pretty fair. I got six winders, two lamp posts and one silk hat already." Young Age Pensions. Young age pensions! Why not? Titles, honors, riches, pensions and most other good things are, as a rule, postponed to a period of life when the capacity for enjoying them has been blunted. Australia was one of the first countries to adopt old-age pensions, and now a Labor member of the commonwealth parliament proposes a complementary scheme of young age pensions. He would start by pensioning the fourth child at birth. The fact that three had previously been born showed that the parents were doing their duty and deserving well of the state. The young age pension would "reward industry and encourage the birth rate."—London Chronicle. It all happened on one of those few surviving pay-after-you-enter cars. "Oh, I insist on paying, G'days," said the brunette. "You paid coming down." "No, I shall pay," declared Gladys with equal firmness. "What if I did pay coming down—didn't you buy that last package of gum?" "Let me settle the quarrel, ladies," suggested the diplomatic conductor. "Why not use the denatured form of Dutch treat?" "What's that?" "Well, you each pay the other's fare." And that was the way they solved it."—Cleveland Leader. On the Dog. A small West Philadelphia boy may be an author some day. He has just finished his first essay. It is on a dog. "A dog is an animal with four legs, a tale and pants but he never changes them. He wags his tale when he is giad and sits on it when he is sorry. A dog is a useful animule because he blites burglars but he is more trouble than he is worth when he tracks mud on the carpet. A bulldog is the king of beests." His Specialty. "What has become of young Mr. D'Auber, who showed such signs of talent in drawing? Has he made a success?" "Oh, yes, indeed. He's got all the work he can do now." "Magazine or studio work?" "He draws the maltese cross showing where the body was found, in the evening papers."—Cleveland Leader. The Patient Townsmen. "So you got to work in spite of the snow drifts?" "Yes. But I don't see why the city folks should not follow the example of country people and put up a strong kick for good roads." Old Women In Maine The expression occurs so many times in letters from sick women, "I was completely discouraged." And there is always good reason for the discouragement. Years of pain and suffering. Doctor after doctor tried in vain. Medicines doing no lasting good. It is no wonder that the woman feels discouraged. Thousands of these weak and sick women have found health and courage regained as the result of the use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It establishes regularity, heals inflammation and ulceration, and cures weakness. IT MAKES WEAK WOMEN STRONG AND SICK WOMEN WELL. Refuse substitutes offered by unscrupulous druggists for this reliable remedy. Bring Out Facts He testified the workmen were first-class, high-grade and inspected by the Co.'s physician to be sure they were all in proper physical condition; also testified that state reports showed that Co. pays better wages than, the average and he thought higher than any in the state. F. B. Martin, Asst. Supt., testified Grape-Nuts made of wheat, barley, yeast and water. Anything else? "No, sir." Postm made of Wheat, Wheat Bran and New Orleans Molasses. Statements made on his experience of about 10 years with Co. Testified bakers are required to wear fresh white suits, changed every other day. Said had never known any of the products being sent out that were below the high standard of inspection. Asked if any one connected with the Postm Co. had instructed him how to testify. Said, "No, sir." Horace Brown testified has been with Co. 9 years. Worked in Grape-Nuts bake shop. Testified the whole of the flour is composed of Wheat and Barley. Attys tried to confuse him, but he insisted that any casual visitor could see that nothing else went into the flour. Sald machinery and floors always kept clean. So these men were examined by the "Weekly" lawyers hoping to find at least one who would say that some under-grade grain was put in or some unclean condition was found somewhere. But it was no use. Each and every man testified to the purity and cleanliness. As a sample, take the testimony of Luther W. Mayo. Testified been with Company about 10 years. Now working in the bakery department making Grape-Nuts. Testified that the ovens and floors are kept clean and the raw products as they go in are kept clean. Also that the wearing apparel of the employees has to be changed three times a week. NOT A PENNY TO PAY We sweep away all doctor's charges. We put the best medical talent within everybody's reach. We encourage everyone who ails or thinks he ails to find out exactly what his state of health is. You can get our remedies here, at your drug store, or not at all, as you prefer; there is positively no charge for examination. Professor Munyon has prepared specifics for nearly every disease, which are sent prepaid on receipt of price, and sold by all druggists. Send to-day for a copy of our medical examination blank and Guide to Health, which we will mail you promptly, and if you will answer all the questions, returning blank to us, our doctors will carefully diagnose your case and advise you fully, without a penny charge. Address Munyon's Doctors, Munyon's Laboratories, 53d & Jefferson Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. PATENTS Watson E. Coleman, Washington, D.C. Books free. Highest reference. Best result. DEFIANCE STARCH easiest to work with and starchs clothes nicest W. N. U., BALTIMORE, NO. 1-1911. Discouraged CLESS DYES all fibers. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can dye colors. MONROE DRUG CO., Quincy, Illinois. And by and by the peddler came out of the saloon and sized up the situation. 'Well,' said he warmly, 'you're Honest John, all right. You saved the horse.' up the situ-armly, you're You saved the Parishioner's Remark, However, Left. Young Minister Somewhat in the Dark. IDENTIFIED. Stranger—My lad. I'm looking for a Mr. John Smith—" Kid—I'm Mr. John Smith. Hard-Hearted Judge. The Sympathetic Pal — Wotcher, Bill! You looks bad; been laid up! Bill—Yes, sort of. 'Aven't been outer doors for three munfs. The Sympathetic Pal—Wot was the matter wiv yer? Bill—Nuffin'; only the judge wouldn't believe it—The Sketch. Q. Do you use Postum or Grape-Nuts yourself at all? A. Yes; I use them at home. Q. If from your knowledge of the factory which you have gained in your ten years at the factory you believed that they were dirty or impure in any way, would you use them? A. I do not think I would. No. Asked if any one on behalf of the Company had asked him to testify in any particular manner. Stated "No." All these sworn depositions were carefully excluded from the testimony at the trial, for they wouldn't sound well for the "Weekly." Think of the fact that every man swore to the purity and cleanliness so that the Atty, for the "Weekly" was forced to say in open court that the food was pure and good. What a disappointment for the "Weekly!" But the testimony showed: All of the grain used in Grape-Nuts, Postum and Post Toasties is the highest standard possible to obtain. All parts of the factory are kept scrupulously clean. None of the workmen had been told how to testify. Most of them have been from 10 to 15 years with the Co. and use the products on their tables at home. Why do their families use the products, Grape-Nuts, Postum and Post Toasties, that they, themselves, make? "There's a Reason" Postum Cereal Co., Ltd., Battle Creek, Mich. AND SICK WOMEN WELL. Slip Easy COLLARS 15TH TWO FOR 25¢ Put Easy COLLARS SIMILAR IN STYLE LITTLE LESS QUALITY ARE THE BEST 10 CEEK COLLAR MAGE. Every man has trouble in adjusting his necktie unless he wears Slip Easy Collars which all have the Slip Easy Tab shown above. They come in all styles. Once use Slip Easy Collars you will never wear any other kind. Ask your dealer to get them. If he will not, write us and we will see you are supplied. C. W FERGUSON COLLAR CO., Troy, N. Y. GOUT & RHEUMATISM The Great English Remedy BLAIR'S PILLS Safe, Sure, Effective, 60c, & $1. DRUGOISTS, or 93霍辛St., Brooklyn, N. Y. GOUT & RHEUM On the Great English Remedy BLAIR'S PILLS Sale, Sure, Effective. 60c, & 61. DRUGGISTS or MARY St. Brook, N.Y. REALLY OPENED THEIR EYES Rev Henry R. Rose in the Newark Star tells the story of a young minister who had recently taken charge of a small parish in Vermont. He aspired to greater things and a large field, and in the hope that his reputation would travel beyond the limits of the village to which he had been sent he threw into his sermons all the force and eloquence at his command. He was, however, totally unprepared for what was intended for a compliment, but which was put to him in such a way that it left him in doubt as to the real impression he had made. One Sunday morning, after an especially brilliant effort, he was greeted by an old lady, who was one of the most faithful attendants at all services. Approaching the young minister, she said: "Ah, sir, we do enjoy your sermons so much, they are so instructive. Do you believe it, we never knew what sin was until you came" the parish." Same Thing. Joakley —You're right; most people worry over what they haven't got, but I know certain people who worry because of what they have. Joakley —That so? What have they? Joakley — Nothing —The Catholic Standard and Times. Food The session of the A. M. E. Preachers' Meeting last Monday at Bethel A. M. E. Church was enlivened by the presentation by Dr. Harvey Johnson of the aims of the National Texas Purchase Movement. Dr. Johnson declared that this country was not disposed to give the colored people anything like a fair show, and that the aims of the movement was for the United States government to purchase Texas with all of its improvements, and then resell the same to the colored people of this country, giving one hundred years in which to pay for the same. The whites, he said are to move out and give over the reins of government to the Negro in order that an independent country, free from the prejudices of the white man, might be established. The question will be discussed by the ministers at a later date. Dr. Johnson appeared before the M. E. Preachers' Meeting a few days ago, and explained the purposes of the movement. A lively discussion, followed, during which Dr. Johnson was kept busy answering various points of dissent from his views. The meeting of the ministers will be held hereafter at New Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill avenue and LaVaule street. Drexel Yacht Party Mr. Ernest Purviance, the popular young dancing master and promoter of pleasure gave the seventh of a series of novelty dances in the form of a Mid-Winter Yacht Party. That the dance was as successful as it was unique, goes without saying for the fame of Mr. Purviance's dances is sufficient to guarantee its success. The large crowd present was mute evidence of the appreciation of the public for Mr. Purviance's efforts. The dance was characterized by the number of young people present which fact goes to proove the popularity of Mr. Purviance with the younger folks. Mr. Purviance is to be congatulated on the originality of his decorations and novelty effects in illumination. Toomey's Triple Offering That Prof, L. E. Toomey, is still popular among the lovers of pleasure in this city, was well demonstrated on last Monday, when a crowd that filled every corner of the spacious Galilean Fishermen's Hall turned out to witness Mr. Toomey's Triple New Year Offering: The offering consisted of miscellaneous dances by the Juveniles and friends, from 6.30 to 8.30, at which time the famous Juvenile Troubadours made their reappearance. These young boys have in rhem the making of good actors and their splendid exhibition showed that they had been trained to the minute Master M. Reid's song, "Valley of the Nile" was especially well rendered and greatly pleased the audience. Another feature of the program was a baritone solo by Master Oscar Z. Watts, the famous boy soloist, who has previously starred as a soprano. At 10.30 the hall was cleared for dancing and the audience thronged out on the floor and tipped the light fantastic until 1.30. SUPPER TO CLASS OF '09 Miss Lenora Carrington gave a supper to a few members of the class of '09 of the Colored High School, at her residence. 108 E. Hamilton street, on last Sunday evening. The supper was quite a quite a delightful one as it was the meeting of some of the members who are college students and who were home for the holidays. TO SPEAK ON PEACE MOVEMENT Mr. Hamilton Holt, editor of the New York Independent, one of the fairest publications in the country to the Negro, will deliver an illustrated lecture at McCoy Hall on Tuesday night. His subject will be the "History of the Peace Movement". The lecture will be given under the auspices of the Maryland Peace Society, and admission thereto will be by card. The handsome church at Druid Hill avenue and Lauvale street, which was recently purchased by the congregation of Bethel A. M. E Church for $90,000, will use formally dedicated Sunday. Bishop Levi J. Coppin, of Philadelphia, will preach at the morning service; Dr. L. N. Ross, of Washington, in the afternoon, and Bishop Wesley J. Gaines, of Atlanta, Ga., at night: Special nightly exercises will continue at the church for the next six weeks with prominent speakers in attendance. The rumor that an admission fee will be charged to the services tomorrow is false. Bethel Church is one of the oldest colored congregations in the country. It was set apart from the M. E. Church in 1785. Daniel Coker, the first pastor of the church, became connected therewith in 1801. The church was formally organized ten years later with 600 members. It was called the African Methodist Bethel Church of Baltimore City. When the A. M. E. Church was organized in 1816, Bethel joined the compact, and Bishop Allen ordained Daniel Cooker to the ministry. The congregation worshipped on Saratoga street for over 100 years. The structure just vacated was erected in 1848, and is regarded as one of the finest types sl Gothic architecture in the country. For many years it was the largest church building owned by the race in this cotntry, and but few now exceed it in size. For many years it was the place where various movements for the uplift of the race were started. In the day immediately following the Civil War, when the churches of other denominations were mostly under the dominance of white missionary boards, meetings of a secular nature were not allowed, and Bethel freely opened its doors to these gatherings. The suffrage League of Maryland was the last body to be organized in the church. The church has had 39 pastors, nine of whom have eventually succeeded to the bishopric. Those who became bishops are Rt. Revs. Edward Waters, Daniel A, Payne, J. P. Shorter, Alexander Wayman, B. T. Tanner, Morris Brown, James A. Handy, C. S. Shaffer and Levi J. Coppin. Bishop Handy also served as financial secretary of the denomination, which position is now held by Rev. John Hurst, a former pastor of the church. Bishop Coppin was at one time editor of the A. M. E. Church Review. Daniel Coker was also elected to the bishopric, but declined the office. Among the many members of the church who have occupied prominent positions at one time or another in the life of the community are Samuel W. Chase, James T. Bradford, and the late John W. Locks, Gaussman Guines, John Jordan, Isaac Myers, Benjamin Murphy and George Hackett. Bethel is the "mother" of Ebenezer, St. John's, Waters, Allen, Trinity, Payne Memorial and the Oak St. Churches of this city. Afro-American Boys The boys and girls, young merchants, who sell the Afro-American Ledger, were given a treat by the management of the paper on Monday afternoon at the rooms of the Young Women's Christian Association. Addresses were delivered by Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, and the manager, J. H. Murphy. The young people were congratulated on the splendid work they had done for the paper during the year. Miss Rose Murphy and Miss Cecie Coombs entertained the young folks with music. Piano solos were rendered by masters Lyston Taylor and Cato Anderson, young news dealers. After the addresses and the music the youngsters were treated to all the ice cream they could eat, cake oranges, apples, and bananas. The first prize, a handsome watch was awarded to Milton Jones, one of the smallest boys of the bunch, he having doubled his sales since the beginning of the contest three months ago, and now sells 143 papers. JAS. C. HAWKINS 310 ST. PAUL ST. REAL ESTATE FIRE INSURANCE Rents Collected and Loans Negotiated: C. & P/, St. Paul 3568-Y 3m-10-27 Free to all at the opening of New Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, January 8. All welcome, admission free to all. A false rumor has been circulated that an offering of $1.00 would be collected as an admission fee on that day which is incorrect. All members and friends are cordially invited to worship with us at all times. IN MEMORIAM. ANTHONY—In loving memory of my dear mother, Elizabeth Anthony who departed this life, January 3rd 1910. She left a husband, seven children and seven grandchildren. What grief and pain she suffered here Noe nof us will ever know. For Jesus took her home with Him Where no tears will ever flow Her busy hands are folded Her toils on earth are done. Her troubles are all ended, Her heavenly crown is won. DOLEMAN—In sad but loving remembrance of our beloved one, Elizabeth Doleman, who died January 8, 1910. Oh how I loved mp sister, No heart on earth can tell, But Jesus loved her better, And called her home to dwell. Thou no more will join our number Thou no more our sorrows know. Yet again we hope to meet thee When the day of life is fled. And with joy in heaven greet thee Where no farewell tears are shed. Her loving sister, Deborah Chaney When the angels bro't the message That my dearest mother must go, None but children who have lost one Can my grief and sorrow know Friends may think I will forget her And my wounded heart be healed But they little know the sorrow, That's within my heart concealed, Her loving daughter Alice Doleman When they ask us do we miss her, Yes it fills our heart with pain, But her spirit softly whispers Caring children we will meet again Courage children we will meet again By her neices, Margaret and Sidonia Chaney BELL.—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister, Sophronia Bell, who departed this life one year ago, Jan. 2d, 1910. Days of sadness still comes over us Tears of sorrow silently flow. Fond memory keep our daughter near us. Though Heaven claimed her one year ago. Sister dear I will try each day That I may like you be, And when earth's joys have passed away Safe in Heaven with you I'll be. By her Parents and Sister. TILGHMAN—Grandmother Elizabeth Tilghman, died 2 years ago, January 2nd 1909. Tis hard to break the tender cord. When love has bound the heart. Tis hard, so hard to speak the word Must we forever part? By her children We cannot tell who next may fall Beneath the chastening rod One must be first but let us all Prepare to meet our God. By her grandchildren. NEWTON-In sad remembrance of our beloved brother, Charles Gilbert, who departed this life on January 5th, 1910. The midnights are beaming Upon our brother's grave Where sleepepeth without dreaming The dear one we could not save. And our wounded hearts be healed But they little know the sorrow That's within our hearts concealed. BROWN-Mr. Charles S. Brown, husband, of Mrs. Annie V. Brown, died at his home, 1128 Etting street Saturday, December 31, 1910 after a lingering illness, age 37 years. Funeral took place from his late residence, Tuesday, Jan 3rd, 1911 at 1 P. M. The deceased was for 8 years a member of Sharp St. Mem. Church and an active member of the Y. M. C. A. He leaves a widow, who was Miss Annie Miller of McDaniel, Md. Opening Services New Bethel A. M. E. Church DEDICATORY SERVICES SUNDAY, JANUARY 8th 10 A. M., Song, Praise and Prayer Service, conducted by Bro. Baker, Lister Bond, Sister Harris, Evangelists, assisted by the Class Leaders. 11 A. M., Sermon by Bishop Levi J. Coppin, D.D. 3 P. M., Metropolitan A.M.E; Church and Choir, Rev.I.N.Ross 7.80 P. M., Bishop Wesley J. Gaines Each loyal member and friend is urged to give largely of his means to aid us in our commendable struggle. A Book of Remembrance will be open in which to inscribe the names of all donors. The following program has been arranged for next week Each evening at 8 o'clock. Monday—Sermon by Rev. W. W. Beekett, Missionary Secretary Tuesday—Address by Hon W. T. Vernon. Wednesday—Rev. Benj. F. Watson; Sec'y Church Extension Thursday—Philadelphia Preachers accompanied by the Wilmington A. M. E. Church Choir. Friday—Washington Preachers' Meeting. D. G. HILL, Pastor Office: Mt. Ver. 2338-Y COAL AND WOOD Residence: Mt. Ver. 1837 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. There will be a GRAND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT given by the PURITY LODGE, No. 28, N.A., S.A., E., A., A. & A., Monday evening. January 9, 1911, at the New Good Hope Hall, W. Lexington street. Music by the Goldfield Orchestra. Sir R. Burton. Chr. Sir S. Henson, Sec. Sir T. Davis, Treas. 100 Voices. 100 Voices. The First Appearance. Look, Wait and Listen for the Music Lovers' Recital SAINT PAUL An Oratorio At the New Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill Ave. & Lanvale St. MONDAY EVENING, JAN. 23rd, 1911, at 8.30 o'clock For benefit of the Church. We assure our many patrons one of the greatest musical treats of the season. Extensive rehersals having been held to assure the public of a complete rendition of this great "Saint Paul," an Oratorio, one of the most difficult works of the great composer, Felix Mendelssohn. We urge you to secure your tickets early and be present at 8.30 sharp. General Admission 25c. to all. (No Reserved Seats) Mr. John Willis Brown, Jr., Director. Mr. Ulysses Chambers, Organist. Mr. Herbert Y. Johnson, Asst. Organist. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor. Conducting as I do one of the largest Negro business establishments of its kind in the City, I herewith desire to announce to the public my deepest gratitude for the kindest consideration of my many patrons and friends. Wishing all A Happy New Year, T. G. MARSHALL, 535 DOLPHIN STREET. JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmers $65.00 FUNERALS $75.00. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave; advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. 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. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and'$50.00 Complete (222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 4067 Mr. John W. Giles, of Philadelphia was the guest of Mrs. Emma Lewis, of Etting street during the holidays. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Burrell, of 532 Presstman street, and left a fine baby boy, Tuesday of this week. Mother and son are doing well. The Willing Working Circle of Kings Daughters and Son's carried dinners to cheer forty-four persons at Christmas. Mrs. Melissa Minor, leader Mrs. Mary Cornish, acting see. FREE Any lady bringing this coupon to Fennell's Pharmacy, Jan. 9th and 10th, will receive a box of Badcock's Corylopsis Talcum Powder. Miss Mary L. Fisher who has been confined to her home, 547 W. Preston street, by illness, is convalescing. Miss Emma Green, of Freedmen's Training School, Washington, D.C. with her sister, Miss Violet Green was in the city last week visiting Miss Mary A. Blackwell; of 424 Mosher street. Mrs. Kate Cooper, and daughter Mrs. Iva Stewart, of 1216 W. Melville street, Philadelphia., visited Mrs. Emma Curtiss, a cousin, of 333 Forest street, last week. Mrs. Bertha A. Smith has returned from visiting friends in Washington for a few days last week. Mrs. Dallas Frazier is ill at her home 1808 Etting street by a severe illness. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hawkes, of Washington, D. O., were in the city last Sunday, the guests of her sister Mrs. Carrie Johnson, of 1017 Wolfe street. While here, her baby was christened by the Rev. D. P. Seaton, pastor of Waters A. M. E. Church. Miss Pauline Holden, of 760 Mulberry street is visiting friends in New York. The Wise and Foolish Virgins is Dr. Shaw's new series of illustrated sermons to begin at Centennial M. E. Church, corner Caroline and Lank streets, Sunday night, Jan. 8. Mrs. W. H. Martin, who has been ill for several weeks at her home on George street, is improving. MADE PAST GRAND MASTER City Councilman Harry S. Cummings was elevated to the Past Grand Master's Council of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows last Tuesday night. The ceremony took place at Odd Fellows Hall. Mr. Cummings was chairman of of the Biennial Moyable Committee last September and was warmly praised by the many delegates for the way in which Baltimore prepared for the thousands of delegates ENTERTAINED Mrs. Mary Custis and her sister Miss. Iola Butler entertained a lew of their friends on Wednesday evening of last week at their home on W 135th street, New York. The dining room and library were tastefully decorated for the occasion. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Julius Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer McIntyre, Mr. James O. Strong, Mr. and Mrs. William Latham, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Young. Mrs. Florence DeLoooche, Miss Estelle Mason, Messrs. James T. Allen, Bernard Wylie, of N. Y., William Gray' Reginald McCleary. WELL-KNOWN BARBER DEAD Mr. Phillp Williams, one of the best known barbers in the city died at his home, 109 E. Mulberry St., after a lingering illness. He kept a shop at 205 E. Saratoga street, for years, and his shop was the mecca for politicians and professional men. Among his customers were Isaac Myers, Hiram Watty, Joseph Briscoe, W. F. Taylor, Charles W. Johnson, Dr. G. Wellington Bryant and many others who were prominent in the community life some years ago. He is survived by his wife. VERONA GREATEST BORN CLAIRVOYANT, makes no charge if the object of your visit is not explained without asking a question. Can be seen on all matters of business love, courtship, marriage, investments, etc. By my advice I remove the cause of mysterious troubles and unite the separated. Never fail. No matter what your troubles are or what you wish to know, this Gifted Medium can positively help you—no matter if you are hundreds of miles away. A word to the wise is sufficient. Hours 9 to 9 daily and Sunday. Fees very Moderate 217 S. CLINTON ST., near Pratt, Highlandtown. Name and number on window. Take Roland Park car to Olinton street. Cut this out. 1th