The Afro-American

IHEAFFICIERICAN LEDGER. VOL. XIX NO. 21 NEGROES MUST HAVE BETTER TREATMENT. WILL NOT STAY ON FARMS AND CULTIVATE THE SOIL UNDER PRESENT CONDITIONS. Constitute Fifty-Eight Per Cent. of the Population and Only Receive Twenty-Four Per Cent. of. The Educational Money—Conditions Must be Bettered or the Negro Will Move Into The Towns—Not Desirable that They Should—Industry and Thrift the Price of Success. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Utica, Miss., Jan. 13—A strong common sense address to Negro farmers, by William H. Holtzclaw, principal and founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, remarkable stories by individual farmers who told of their efforts to purchase land and educate their children and a sane, conservative public address by the farmers and visitors assembled were the principal features of the seventh annual Farmers' Conference at the Institute yesterday. In his address to the farmers which began the exercises Prof. Holtzcelaw explained the object of the conferences to be an effort on the part of the institution to be of service to the people of the community and gave some pointed advice to the people of the race. "The price of success is industry, thrift, economy and morality," he said: "With these you must mix a good degree of foresight. For nearly fifty years you have been renting land and you have worked it until you have literally worked it to death. Yet there are some in this house to dap who are not worth one cent more than they were forty-eight years ago. We get into the habit of believing that the world is against us, that the white man is making an effort to keep us down. I have never found one white man, whose opinion was worth anything in the community that was opposed to Negroes being respectable and progressive citizens. On the other hand, I know them by thousands who have helped Negroes to buy homes and attain respectable places as citizens." The personal experiences of many of the unlettered N-gro farmers, who have been inspired by the institution in its efforts to relieve their condition formed by for the most interesting portion of the program They told in homely language how they had struggled hard until now they are in comfortable circumstances. Significant resolutions were read and unanimously adopted. The Negro was commended in all efforts to be law-abiding, to acquire property and to raise the moral status. A frank statement of the condition of the rural public schools and the lack of law enforcement was one of the noteworthy features of the address which read in part: "We cannot believe that landowners will continue to permit their Negro laborers to go into the crowded cities simply because it is in the cities that they receive better protection of the law, and a better opportunity to educate their children. "The Negro is in his natural element when he is near the soil. It is better for him, for the white man out for our country, that for the present, at least, he should remain to a very large extent in the rural districts. We beg therefore, that the officers of the law and public sentiment generally make it possible for the Negro to receive the full protection of the law and an opportunity to educate his children in the same proportion on the plantation that he would if he were in the large cities. "It can not be expected that Negroes remain on the farm from year to year, receiving scant wages only once a year, with no educational opportunities, because their teachers are poorly paid. This can be changed to a very great extent. The Negroes of Missisippi make up 58 per cent of the population, yet they receive only 24 per cent of the money for education. We do not even suggest that the white children should receive less than they already receive for education, but the best interests of the State demand that the Negro shall have more." A large number of prominent men from the various sections of the State attended the conference, among whom were Rev. W. S. Pleasant. Hazelhurst; Rev. W. S. Pleasant. Hazelhurst; Rev. J. M. Morant, Vicksburg; and Dr. J. M. May, Natchez. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. Graduates From Teachers' College of Howard Ulliversity In Demand Special to the Aro-American Cedars Washington, Jan. 18—Prof. L. B. Moore, dean of the Teachers' College of Howard University, has established a Teachers' Employment Bureau, and as a result there is scarcely a teacher of promises graduated from the normal course for whom no school stands waiting. "In fact," says Dr. Moore, "the demand this year for teachers in all parts of the country far exceeds the supply. Good positions ever available for those competent to fill them. Teachers who specialize are particularly asfed for. A TESTIMONIAL FOR THOS. T. FORTUNE Friends Want To Reward Him For Services Rendered Toward The Negro Race. (Special to the Afro-American.) Washington, Jan. 18. - Personal letters have been received by a number of Washingtonians from Dr. Booker T. Washington, who gives the information that a number of the friends of T. Thomas Fortune, the veteran editor, are of the opinion that in some substantial way the Negro people of the country should record their appreciation of his services to the race during a period extending over more than thirty years. It has been suggested that a testimonial subscription be raised, and a vigorous effort will be made to secure a sum large enough to adequately express the deep sense of appreciation which Dr. Washington thinks the masses of our people everywhere feel. The movement is meeting with a ready response among Mr. Fortune's friends in this city, and there is every indication that a goodly amount will be subscribed in a short time. If every community that has felt the priceless benefits derived from Mr. Fortune's verile pen, a fund will be realized that will provide a steady income for the race's foremost advocate of human rights during the remainder of his life. Dr. Washington expresses himself as willing to receive and receipt for any contribution that the people will send to him for the Fortune fund. It is a striking illustration of the generous and kindly spirit of the eminent Tuskegeean that he unhesitatingly undertakes this splendid service for a friend of the rice, notwithstanding the fact that the demands on his time are now sorely testing his marvelous endurance. They Are Being Well Attended And Much Good Is Being Done.—Personal Notes. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Salisbury, Md., Jan. 16.—Revival services are being held at St. Paul A. M. E. Zion church. Rev. F. H. Butler is an energetic pastor and is doing a good work among his people. Mr. Henry White, of Princess Anne, Md., was taken to the Peninsula Hospital, in this city, on Wednesday, and was operated upon for appendicitis. Mr. White is rapidly improving. Dr. G. W. Roberts has recently purchased a Maxwell automobile, which he will use in his extensive practice. Dr. R. G. Waters, pastor of John Wesley M. E. church preached Sunday morning on the text: "He ye strong and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded." Miss Tillie Brown and Mrs. Estelle Butler are spending some time at the home of their parents, Mrs. M. E. Brown and Mrs. S. T. Houston, respectively. CONFERENCE OF COLORED LEADERS TAKING FORM. FRIENDS OF ADMINISTRATION ARE ANXIOUS TO HELP "STRAIGHTEN OUT" MATTERS The Call Will Be Issued by Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson And The Meeting Will Probably Be Held Early In February—Will Be Composed Largely of Office Holders.—Democrats Have Not Yet Decided What to do About Inviting the "Colored Brother" Into Party Councils. 1918 11th St. N. W. Washington Watlington, Jan. 18-That "Conference" of friends of the administration, is to be held in this city about the latter portion of January or the first of February. History is being made rapidly these days and the leaders are being made aware of the fact that "delays are dangerous." The question as to who will call the members of the proposed council together has been partially settled by the announced willingness of Col Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, to issue the "call to arms." As a delegate to the Republican National Convention of 1908, which nominated Mr. Taft, and as a prominent factor in the management of the campaign of that year, as well as the first of the new set of officials gathered unto itself by the existing administration, there is ample reason why the call should emanate from Col. Johnson. The personnel of the conference will consist of all the principal office-holders now in the federal service, friends of the administration in private life, newspaper men who have been disposed to accord fair play to the titular head of the Republican party. A public meeting may follow the executive session of the conferences. Some of those who will constitute the body are: Collectors C. W. Anderson and B. P. Pinchback of New York, Charles A. Cottrill of Ohio, and Whitfield McKinley. Register W. T. Vernon and his successor, J. C. Napier; Assistant District, Attorneys W. H. Lewis, of Boston, S. Laing Wiliams of Chicago, and James A. Cobb of this city; Auditor Ralph Tyler. Assistant Register Cyrus Field Adams, Judge Robert Terrell; City Councilman H. S. Cummings; of Baltimore; John C. Ashbury, of Philadelphia, and others of political weight. The Committee of Democrats to which was submitted the protocol epired by Bishop Walters, Rev. Drs. J. Milton Waldron and S. E. Corrothers has not as yet sent in an answer to the propositions left for their consideration. It is given out by a colored independent close to the affairs at the Capitol, that the Democrats are willing to take steps to attract Negro support, but it will not be in a hurry to do so, as they wish to avoid any entangling alliances until after the election of Champ Clark as Speaker is effected and a general program for 1912 is licked into shape. This is said to be the policy suggested by Champ Clark himself, who is a receptive candidate for the Presidency. Howard, Lincoln and Tuskegee Remembered in Mrs. Moir's Will. New York, January 11-By the will of the late Mrs. Emily H. Moir, which was probated yesterday. Lincoln and Howard Universities and Tuskegee Institute will come in for a handsome sum in connection with several other educational institutions. Mrs. Moir's estate is estimated to be valued at not less than $1,000,000. CHICAGO WILL HAVE FINE C. Y. M. C. A. BUILDING COLORED POPULATION IN A WHIRLWIND CAMPAIGN RAISE NEARLY $70,000 IN TEN DAYS. All The Money Now In Sight And a $150,000 Young Men's Christian Association Will Be The Result-Mr. Julius Rosenwald, W. N. Harris and C. H. McCormick Each Contribute Twenty-five Thousand Dollars -Enthusiasm Runs High As Reports Are Made Chicago, January 18-At the initial meeting in the Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday, January 1st, in the interest of the Colored Young Men's Christian Association, under the leadership of Rev. J. E. Moreland, international secretary of the Y. M. C. A., Mr. Julius Rosenwald, president of the Sears Roebuck Company, and N. W. Harris, head of the Harris Trust and Savings Bank, each announced gift of $25,000 each, toward a fund of $150,000 to be used in constructing and equipping a building for the use of the Colored Y. M. C. A. This gift of $50 000 by two men was a revelation and gave inspiration and assurances that set the young men to work with the following result as reported by the Chicago Record Herald. The successful close of the ten day campaign for a Negro Y. M. C. A. building fund was announced last night in a swirl of irrepressible enthusiasm after a dinner at 3335 State street It was an evening of almost continuous cheering, beginning at the moment when Cynn H. McCormick was introduced and he, told that he would add $25,000 to the similar amounts given by Julius Rosenwald and N. W. Harri toward the $100,000 promised by the Central d-partment, and ending only when the military band quitted the platform to go home. NEW RECORD ATTAINED. The Negro population raised not only the $50,000 conditional upon which the remainder for the $150,000 building was to be forthcoming on the promise of General Secretary L. Wilbur Messer, but reached $66,026.93. The captain of each of the fifteen young men steamers reported the following result of the ten day's work on the part of their men: City Detective Frank Stark. $10,014.00 Charles A. Griffin. 5,959.00 F. V. Babb. 2,696.00 E. A. Lightfoot. 4,396.00 A. G. Slims. 3,744.00 Robert B. Glover. 1,001.50 Charles H. Davis. 3,281.50 R. C. Killy. 2,555.50 Frank Tinsley. 2,275.50 Henry F. Thomas. 2,045.50 W. H. Terrell. 5,310.60 Albert G. Williams. 2,953.00 Guy T. Cannon. 1,694.50 George E. Duncan. 2,611.25 Ernest H. Williams. 3,558.00 Mr. J. H. Tillman, a colored man in the employ of the American Telephone Company gave $1000,00 It was announced that Mr. T. B. Blackstone had contributed $100 and a letter was read from Martin B.Madde, promising $100, not included in the total. The waiters of the Auditorium, Congress and Great Northern hotels formed a building fund and and gave $937, and the Olivet Baptist church, donated $1,640. The Citizens Committee raised $12.051.20. The still remains for the Central department to raise $25,000 to complete the $100,000 before the entire fund will be completed. Mr. Messe, said last night that he hoped it would be possible to erect the building this year. The location will be between 81st and 32d streets on or near State street. The big gift to the Y. M. C. A., by Mr. Rosenwa d, was not only made to the Chicago Y. M. C. A., but Mr. Rosenwald stands ready to make a similar gift to any Colored Y. M. C. A. in the country under similar circumstances. J. T. JENIFER PRICE THREE CENTS MRS. GRANT DEAD. DEAD. te, Who Is s Door- ttended aches mon MEMPHIS A GREAT CENTRE OF BUSINESS Wife Of Noted Prelate, Who Is Himself At Death's Door—Funeral Largely Attended—Bishop Lee Preaches The Funeral Sermon (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 11.—The funeral of Mrs. Lula Grant, wife of Bishop Abraham Grant, took place from the episcopal residence yesterday, and was largely attended. Bishop H. Blanton Parks presided over the exercises, and the sermon was preached by Bishop B. F. Lee. Mrs. Grant was born in Georgia 50 years ago, and was twice married, her first husband being the late Bishop Armstrong. Mrs. Grant has been ill for the past four years, but had rallied somewhat during the illness of her distinguished husband. Bishop Grant is growing weaker, and is being sustaine through the injection of opiates. His end is fast approaching and his death is looked for at any moment. Rev. John Hurst, financial secretary, of which department Bishop Grant is the head, is at the bedside of the dying prelate. HONOR FOR A BALTIMOREAN H. S. Cummings Elected Attorney General For The G. U. O. Order Of Odd Fellows Philadelphia, Jan. 17.—At the meeting of the Sub-Committee of Management of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, held here last week. Harry S. Cummings, of Baltimore, was elected attorney general of the order. The position pays $500 a year and fees. Benjamin J. Davis, editor of the Atlanta Independent, was elected chief justice of the newly created supreme court of the order. W. L. Ilouston, was elected an associate justice for the eight-year term, while W. R. Morris. of Minneapolis, Minn., was elected associate justice for the two-year term. The chief justice will get a salary of $720 a year, while the associates will receive $800 each. The court will have the final settlement of all disputed questions. Mr. Houston, who was succeeded as grand master by Edward H. Morris, of Chicago, will practice law in the District of Columbia. He has been associated with the new grand master in the practice of law for the past two years. The headquarters of the Old Fellows Journal will be removed from Philadelphia to Washington. Henry P. Slaughter was continued as editor and manager of the publication. BANQUET TENDERED ODD FELLOWS Washingtonians Entertain Grand Master Morris and His Cabinet (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D. C., January 18—A complimentary burglar was given at Odd Fellows' Hall tonight in honor of Grand Master Edward H. Morris, of Chicago; Paul Grand Master W. L. Houston; Deputy Grand Master H. Lincoln Johnson; Attorney General Harry S. Cunnings, of Baltimore; Editor H. P. Slaughter, of the Old Fellows Journal, and other prominent members of the Grand United Order of Old Fellows. The banquet followed an address by Mr. Morris before the Ballet Literary and Historical Association, and was attended by 15) prominent citizens. Addresses were delivered by Masses Houston, Morris, Cunnings, Johnson, William L. Lee and others. L. M. Harrawell was as master. Hunorous songs and speeches were presented by Mears. F. H. M. Mur- T. Spancer Finley, R. G. Dogzat, Dr. A. S. Gray, Shelby J. Davidson and Robert A. Pelham. SOME OF THE LEADING BUSINESS MEN AND THE KINDS OF BUSINESS S. H. Highland Will Be Elected Grand Keeper of Records And Seals To Succeed The Late Jnc. W. Strauther-Thos. H. Hayes Is A Leading Undertaker And Has A Large Business Establishment-Citizens' Association Paducah, Ky. — I have just been informed that the world is turning, and I think that there is some truth in it, and why should it not turn, because the age is turning, people are turning, and then I am turning myself. Time is moving, and it is hard to say what person will next be called upon to meet their Maker and give an account for acts done while here on earth. I often wonder if God will enter minutely into every act of man from the time he entered the world until he takes his departure to another world unknown to him, if so that would be a world of worlds and there will be but little time left for anything else. You will have to look over my last letter and see what I had to say and how I said it before you can get the run of this letter, because it will have something to do with the last one, and will take up some of the things I failed to say to you then. I spent a little time in Vicksburg, as you will recall, and I certainly did have an enjoyable time down there, and had the pleasure of seeing many people and many things. It was the meeting of the Reformers, and they had a great time and accomplished much good. Rev J. J. Morant, D. D., is getting ready to build a new church. He has been returned for the sixth time. That is he does not hold the appointment but the Bishop told him to go and remain until he sent another man which will not be until after the next annual conference. I had a long talk with Prof. S. H. Highland, who is keeper of records and seals for the Knights of Pythonas of the State of Mississippi, and in this work he is a factor. He has gotten into the hearts of his people so well until they are going to elect him successor to John W. Strauther, and it will be a good selection. Well the people of Vicksburg are doing some good. The Union Savings Bank is a success and T. G. Ewing, the cashier is a great man. He is strictly the son of his father end has made many friends and continues to make them. He is one of the best bankers in the state. I wrote my last letter from Greenville and you will remember. I told you I was the guest of Miss E. Delilah, Gertrude and Ethel Lampton, and they enjoyed having me. I than the pleasure of meeting Rev. H. H. Buckingham, who has charge of the Pythian exchequer. He is filling out the term made vacant by the death of Strauther. Strauther's widow has charge of the undertaking business and is carrying it on and establishing the fact that she is a business woman. From Greenville I went to Grace, Miss, to speak to the people there. I had a fine time, and many were the people of both races who turned out in that little town to hear me talk. Leaving Grace, I went to Memphis, Tenn. where many of the friends met me. I shall never forget their kindness to me. I went to see Thomas H. Hayes, the leading undertaker of my race in Memphis, if not in the whole South. He was out buying some more horses. He is not renting but has purchased his own building. On the first floor front is the general office, and then next to that is his parlor and chapel combined, and then next to that is his private office, and then if you go back you will find his fine funeral carriage, hearse, hacks, ambulance, and dead wagon, and then little beyond is the home of his horses, and he has many of Continued on Page 5. EIGHT DIE Men Caught in Trap Full of Scalding’ Steam. BOILER” OF DELAWARE BLOWS OUT. Thice. Baekleads Of a Big Boller Are “lown Out and'In An Instant: Ml the Poor Fellows: In, the Firercom Are Enveloped In Blinding, Seald- ing: Vapor—Accident Occurs When the Ship:Ts Of Hatteras On Way Yo Norfolk Navy Yard—Clinas To ‘a Series Of Mishaps. Portsinouth, Va. (Special). —Trap- ‘ped in one of the detached firerooms of the Battleship DeJaware;- their escape by the ladders and ventilators cut off by dense clouds of scalding steam, eight men of the crew of the jgreat, American dreadnought were igcalded to death ‘Tuesday afternoon while the ship was on her way to ‘this navy yard from the West Indies. ‘One man, was 50: badly sealded that he will die. . The news: was received ‘at the oflice of the commandant: of the Fifth Naval District in. this. city by, wireless, and a navy yard Ug was bastily dispatehed at the request of Captain Gove, commanding the Dela- ware, to bring to the naval hospital, Eugene Phillips, a fireman, and: the sole: survivor of the fire room crew, His cight mates are dead. Envelaped: In Steam, ‘Tlie meager details of the wireless dispatches received here tell of one of those unavoldable, bul none the less horrible accidents that every now’ aid then.oceur aboard American warships. ‘The Delaware was’ mak- Ing good speed up the: coast, having deen detached from the Auantic fleet and sent to this. navy yard for repairs, which could not be done on the drill grounds, At 9.20, when off Cape Hatteras, the-explosion occurred. ‘Three back- heads on boiler No. 5, one of the im- ménse battery of steam generators required to drive the 20,000-tdn sea fighter, exploded. ‘There: were only the nine men named above in the fireroom at the time, ‘The bodies of all the victims were horribly scalded by the escaping steam, and several of them who tried to climb the ladder to safety were IMterally. roasted as they clung to the hot rungs of the fron escape: Mow Phillips manaxed 10 escape the scalding steam is not known. When. ure accident occurred fire quarters were sounded, but there was no excitement. ‘The work of relict went forward speedily as possible. Jt was found that the ship was not seriously crippled, and that she would be able to make port. NEGRO FIEND SENTENCED. Chained His White Skive Wife In Cellar And Beat Her, Boston, (Specisly.—A sentence of not more than eight vor less than six years in State Prison was. imposed Monday upon James H.Taylor, a ne- gro, who was-found guilty in the Su- preme Criminal Court of violating the white-slave law in respect to bis white wife. She was found chained Yo a wall, with her body a mass of vruises, during a raid by officers searching for coeaine.. The waman gave in court.a revolting. account of mistreatment by her husband. Blinded By Blue Apron. Wilmington, Del. (Special) —A ‘strange caso’ of blindness was report- ed from New Castle. The victim is Sarah Schuhardt, 3-year-old danghter of John Schuhardt, a. prominent citi- zen of tliat place. "She cried over an incident and used her blue apron, which had never been washed, to dry her tears. Soon afterward potson developed in her eyes as.a result and ‘then she went blind, Shoots His Father To Death. Paterson, N. J. (Special).—fsadore Friedman fired 10 revolver bullets in- jo. the body of his father, Ryman Friedman, an automobile dealer, here’and then sent his brother for the police. . The son is 22 years old and’ the father was 48, In explana- tion. of the killing, Isadore said that his father“ had been cruel. to his mother for the last five years. Author Of Erdman Act Dead. Allentown, Pa. (Special).—Former Congressman C. J. Erdman died at his home here after a lingering ill- fiesé, aged G64 year's. He served two terms in. Congress from. the Thir- teenth: Pennsylvania district and was the author of the Erdman act, which appliés to arbitration in labor dis- putes and which was used severa! ‘times in the past year to settle, labor troubles. ‘Prisoner: Found Ineanc; ‘Trenton, N. J. (Special).—Former United States Commissioner Linds- Jey Rowe,-of, Jersey. City, was ad- ‘judged: insane “in: the United States ‘District Court here. The order was made by Judge Relistab after. hear- ing the testimony of Dr, Henry A. Cotton, of the State Hospital for the Insane, at Trenton. Rowe was ar- rested. some. time ago on the charge -of embezzling bail bond funds. Since this arrest. he bas -been. confined: in ‘the Mercer’County: jail. > DEMOCRATIC. JUBILEE MEET A Great Gathering othe Party Baltimore was the scene Tuesday of the greatest demonstration. in the history of the Democratic party since Mts national convention of 1908 in Denver. . It was.the Jackson Day National Democratic: celebration whiéh began at 1 o'eléck in the afternoon with a ‘mass-meeting in the Lyric and whicn ended after midnight with the close of the banquet in the Fifth Regiment Armory. : The most s:riking development of the many during the day and night was the inauguration of a movenient for holding the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore next year, lt marked the passing of Hon. William Jennings Bryan as.a Demo- cratic: party Jeader and as a possible fourth-time candidate for the presi- dency, as far as'the sentiment of the speakers—notably, Senator Bailey, of Texas—could relegate him to the rear. Mr, Bryan himself was uot present, nor would be indite a letter to be read at the gathering. Stl another striking» develop- ment was'the expression of a decid- ed preference for Governor Judson Harmon, of Ohio, as-the Deniocratic candidate for president next sear. At 1 o'elock the doors of the Lyric swung open and the waiting. crowd rushed in.” The first sight in the lob- dies whieli greeted the throng were the posters urging female suffrage. The Lyric was beautifully deco- rated, American flags were in evi- dence, Gen. Murray Vandiver, chairman of the. Democratic State Ceutral Comminee. called the: meet- ing to order and introduced Gov, ‘Austin |. Crothers, who presided. The speakers were: GOY, JCVSON HARMON, of Ohio. SENATOR JOSEPIE We BAILEY, of ‘Texas. HON, .CHAMP CLARK, of Mis- souri, prospertivé Speaker. of. the House. of Representatives. ‘The tenor of all the specches: was that as a result of the Noveniher clec- Lion tle Democratic party ad! been placed on probation; that the people would, watch ‘its course with great care, and that it must live up to its promises to win continned, support. Mr. Clark was outspoken in urging a downward revision of the arid schedules. Senator Bailey. aimed a covert thrust against, Mr. W. J. Bryan’s lea- dersiip. i KILLS MAN; EXONERATED, Slayer Rejeets “Cawritten Liaw" Plea, But Jury Holds To bt. Crisfield, Md. (Special).—Wiliam. S$. Chelton, a well-known farmer, of ‘tullus Corner, 10: miles from Cris- field, was shot Saturday night by, Wil- jiam W. Green, a contractor and ‘builder, of tie ‘sane. neighborhood, ‘and so badly wounded that: he died soon after being brought to the hos- pital’ here: Green used a shotgun, the load en- tering Chelton's abdomen and right leg, making a horrible wound. Justice of tie, Peace Mortimer A. Ward, acting as coroner, Sunday summoned a jury of inquest, which, after hearing a lot of testimony, ren- Gered. a verdict of justifiable. homi- cide, evidently taking the view that it was a case of the unwritten law, aithough Green dented that he was uring to protect the honor of his home. Sei Penis: eraeiagt:, Scranton, Pa. (Special) —The fast train on the Lackawanna road bound for New York, which Jeaves this city at $.30, was: wrecked at 3:10 Sun- @ay afternoon at Nicholson, 2% miles north of this city. ‘The engine and eight coaches eft the rails and: the engine smashed Into the’station, plat- form, splintering it. Nevertheless, no one was even seriously injured. ‘The train docs not’ stop at Nicholson and was going toward the station at a high.rate of speed when a journal on the engine broke. Boy Falls Sixty’ Feet. Ithaca, N.Y. (Special) —Howara Mente, a 15-year-old. boy, slipped from a path along Cascadilla Gorge and fell 60 feet to the creek below. He had been: carrying laundry bags and they fell under him breaking the fall sufficiently so as*to save him from death, A party of Cornell stu- dents secured a rope which was. low- ered into the gorge and three of them made the perilous descent along the ‘side of-the cliffs: Mente was hoist- ed back to safety and hurried to the hospital. His.condition is critical. Fattoe Mistaken: For a Spe: London, (Special)—Dr. Champ- lain, of Kansas City, Mo., proprietor of the Agricultural” Journal, was mistaken for a spy at Guernsey Mon- day, and arrested. He was soon af- terward released. Zena Dare To Marry, London (Special). —Another link between the peerage and the stage is about. to be welded. The much photographed musical’. comedy act- ress, Zena Dare, ig. betrothed to Maurice Brett, with’ whose. brother rumor recently sniseonnected” her name. The alliance. seems to. be ap- proved by the family of Viscount Esher, whose..guest” Miss Dare ‘has frequently been during the past three years. Miss Dare’s father is'a law- yer't clerk. © PHH ABRO- AME: ag JAN: DGER THE NAVY They Storm the Jail at Sheth, Soa Ri * “ ville, Ky. The Admiral’s Forty Years Ser- ile, Ky vice Suddenly Ends. Shelbyvitle, Ky. (Special) Fit — masked men early Sunday. storm WHOLE NAVAL SERVICE 1S AMAZED. the Shelby county jail, seized a1 = lynched three negroes, two of who foto were charged with insulting wht Cereiiunies OF His Relinquishment] women, while the third was. se Of the Command OF the Macitic|tenced to hang for the murder of Flect Strictly: Fovmal—Me wWaits}Rewro womans See ee eat he bodies of two of the negr Until Dale te: Co ehore ail None! Gone Marshall aud Wade Paiterso Of; the Officers Tells Hin’ a Last} were found later, but that of tl Gool-By. tliird, James Wes:, is still unaccoun Sau Francisco, Cal. (Special).— Rear Admiral Edward B, Barry Mon- day hauled down his pennant and re- linquished ‘command of the. Pacilic fieet to Rear’ Admiral. Chauncey ‘Thomas. ‘The ceremony Was marked by all. the formalities prescribed by Ule regulations, -but peculiar and grave circumstances, (o which report ascribes Admiral, Barry's sudden ve- quest for retirement. robbed the oe- casion of the spontaneous and per- sonal, features which custom always niade a’ part of suet incidents. ‘The » West. Virginia. Admiral Rarry’s flagship, returned from a 24- hour coal test.run. shorUly after noon and an -hour later ‘lis wo-starred jeninant came down, After receiving. the orders detach- ing him. fromthe command. of -the feet Admiral Barry made a short speech ‘to the assembled officers and then, expressing: a warm, feeling for the. West Virginia and. regret at leav- ing the cruiser. Insicad of immediately going ashore. as is customary, the Admiral retired Lo-his-cabin where he waited unl nightfall, when ke stepped Into a motor launch awaiting him “and was utien to the naval landing. While he was waiting in his eabin Admiral Barry. received: a reporter, to whoni he denied in general and emphatic terms the stories- which have heen published concerning. the reasons, for” his iimexpected retire- iment trom the Navy, Admiral: Barry Will leave shortly for: New York. where he experts to make his home, In assuming. comand of the Pa- cific, Het, with the. California as his flagship, Admiral Thomas: tok. over Admiral Barry's executive stat with the exception of his serretary and flag Neutenant. Liewtenant. Commander Victor Riu was made chief of. staff, con- tinuing in the position which he oc- cupied under Admiral Barry. MEEPS LN. PENNIES. Money Hidden By BRabbers Who Made OO With Other Coin. Indianapolis (Special ).—Guided -to a ticld-enst of the suburb of Irving~ ton by Ben Decry, 23 years old,. the police «dug, up $410 in pennies taken. from ix¢ State Bank, of New Palestine Decer ber: 29, when the “bank was Fobbed of $6,400. Decry confessed the subbery, and Cordia Martin. was arrested with him. The two. young mien had. spent all the money except the cophers. recovered this evening. Miser Starved To Deut. riusburg, Pa. (Special) —Ow an! old cot set on the carth floor of a: dark cellar in Mulberry alley, of the| downtown seetion, the body: of ‘Mickey’! McCann, a widower aged 50 years, was found Sunday. “Medi-| cal exainination established that. he’ had died, probably several days ago, from starvation, and a search of his. clothes disclosed $9 one dollar. bills! in-one of his pockets. His -habita:, tion had but one small window and | the: only furniture’ was. the cot on which he was found. ¥ Bah aoa aa dan a. Dothan, Ala, (Special).—Joel Ay- cock and Allo Barefoot, two” white farmers’ of Geneva couniy, who were arrested Thursday: on the charge of having assaulted the 15-year-old. wife of a 17-year-old. Geneva county boy, were Sunday removed from the coun- iy jail hereon the order of Judge Pearce, to. prevent a possible tynch- ing. Balloonists Dead In Lake. Berlin: (Special). — The German balloon Hildebrandt, whieh had been missing since its ascent. at Schmar- gendorf on December 29,.was found in a lake in: Pomeranis Province, Prussia, Monday. The bodies of both aeronauts were in the gondola. Flash Kilts. Four; Many Hurt. Niobrara, Neb.-(Spécial).—An ex- plosion of a gaslighting. plant at the Hubbard, Hotel ‘caused’ the’ death of M. W. Kindall, Annie Duseka, Ken- neth Kindall and R. F. Crosby. Four women were rescued: from the ames that followed the explosion and burn- ed the-hotel. Several are reported fatally hurt. Roe" Baiforin’ Mailroad’. Slenals. Washington, D.- C.. (Special).—A bill requiring that the railroads: of the country ‘shail adopt a uniform system of signals was introduced in the:Senate Monday by Senator Jones, of Washington. Chinese Cremates’ Himselt. Nelson,-B. C. (Special)—A Chin- ése porter. in the hotel here com- mitted suicide by crawling, into: a furnace. An hour later big carbon- ized body was found. s LYNCHING BY MASKED: MEN They Storm he dal at Shelhy- Shelbyville, Ky, (Special) —Fitts masked: men early Sunday stormet the Shelby county . jail, seized an lynched three negroes, two of whom were charged with insulting white women, while the third was. sem tenced to hang for the murder of ¢ negro woman. < ‘The bodies of two of the negroes. Gene Marshall aud Wade Paiterson were found later, but that of the fiird, James West, is still unaccount ed for. although he was seen in the hands of the mob with a rope abow his neck. S ‘According to Ernest Hornback deputy jailer, the mob within ar hour and a quarter surrounded the ‘jail, broke down a door and took the junvee negroes away, ioaving 14 oth ers in the same ceil from which: the three were taken. The two dodies recovered were found about: a quarter of a mile apart. ‘That of Marshall was found hanging to a bridge. over the Fim: Iminance pike, near the jail, while that of Patterson was found in Cedar Creek. Patterson, it .is said, at ‘tempted to escape from the mob, anc was shot. 111s body was thrown in to the. creek, | According to Deputy Jailer Horn ack. taller Edward Thompson bic [the jail Keys when the mod appeareé and later when the mob entereé ‘Hornback let the men’ into. the jai edifice. | “They said there were ‘three Fuiggers we're going to get or elst “plow the jail mp,’ Hornback said They kept yelling for the dynamite while some of the mob started tc ‘heat on the cell locks with a sledge ‘hammer: About 12 men had thelr uns, pointed at me, demanding the keys. 1 insisted L did not know here they “were. ~ Finally, they broke the cell’ door open and took Jout West, Marshall and Patterson.” "Patterson. it, was charged, tnsult ea two white women during the holt days’ and. Knocked ‘both of. ther down, West's alleged crime was more recent and itis said that he hac often heen seen throwing kisses al white wontén. He was a chauffeur Marshall was sentenced to hang tor beheading a negro woman more thar a yoar ayo: FOOD PRICES WILE DROP, Cold Storage Suu To Te Least Cost ‘On Market. | Chieage, Wi.—Hundreds of mit ‘lions.of pounds of cold storage but ter, eggs, cheese and poultry, some of it-as much as five years old, arc about to be thrown on the market and sacrificed at whatever price thes will bring, as the result of the. col japse within the last few days of the Food Trust, which by steady aggres: ‘sions during the past half decade haz piled “prices of provisions up to their present exorbitant. figures. ‘The smash, It was predicted Sun- day; will be one of the most spec. tacular for along period of me Prices, now 331-3 per cent. higher than they ought to be. are about tc drop. ina sudden slump ‘to their normal levels. Chicago, as the cen: ter of the cold storage industry of the countrs, is to be the vortex of the wholesale unloading. Failures among commission men and a gen- cral financial stringency in the but- ter, egs and poultry trades are ef: fects, it was stated, that-are likely: tc follow. “Alttiough the’ collapse’ of the “cor: ner" is likely to be felt most keenly by the cold storage men of Chicago the pinch will bo-felt. in many’ of the important: shipping centers of the East and Middle West. Chicago New York, Philadelphia, Omaha Kansas City, St. Louis and. Minne- apolis:were spoken of today as the points where most of the unloading probably. would be done. | STEEL HEAD GETS $50,000. ‘Salary Of Farrell Only Half That 01 Schwab and Corey. New York ° (Special.)—Althougt Charles M. Schwab and William F Corey, as president of the Unite¢ States Steel Corporation, received $100,000-a year, James. A. Farrell ‘the new. president, will receive ‘onls $50,000. The Finanee Committee of the corporation is .empowered to’ fix salaries, and Mr. Farrell's salary has been placed at just.one-half of wha! his predecessors received. Denounces the Press. Columbia, 8. C.. (Special).—Weal from’ illness, Coleman. _Livingstor Please, of Newberry, was inaugurated Governor Tuesday, Lientenant-Gov. ernor Charles A. Smith, of Timmons: ville, was also sworn in. Governor Blease devoted” nearly halt of his inaugural address to a denunciation of the. press. WALSIL ASKS FOR PAROLE. Banker Not Fligible Under Law Unt t September 19, 1911. Leavenworth, Kan. (Special). — John R.. Walsh, the former’ Chicage banker, ‘serving a sentence in the Federal prison here, has applied foi a parole. ‘Under the terms of the parole act approved June 25, 1910,. prisoners must ‘have served one-third of their sentences to enjoy the benefits of the law. ine. Ue cies ee Maneuvers Through Fleet. of Fighting Ships: MAKES: THE TRIP. WITHOUT BMISHAP. Armored Cruiser Pennsylvania Gets Word By Wiretess OF Acroplane’s Appronch — The Aireraft Darts Through Fleet and Lands Ow Ship's After Deck As Gracefully Asa Gull -=Airship Next Hises From Deck. and: Seurries Ashore—Plight of 13 Miles Uver Water. San Francisco (Special.)—Lugene B. Fly Wednesday flew 13, miles in an aeroplane, made, a successiul landing on the armored cruiser Penn- sylvania, and an hour later rose from the erniser and flew back to “Beliridge Field, 12 miles south. of Bau Francisco. The feat was,accom- plished without mishap. Not a’ wire or holt: of the biplane was injured. “It was casy enough,” said Ely, as he stepped from. his seat after “his ‘return and was seized by the vheer- ing soldiers of the ‘Thirteenth In- fantry and hoisted on their sitoul- ders. “think the trick could be success- fully turned nine times out of ten.” Haly's, fight had been «postponed from day to day, but. he decided Wed- nesday that atmospberical conditions were. favorable, ‘The air was hazy, It was 10.45 o'clock when he left the aviation grounds, His motor work- ad perfectly, and after a few circles ae headed northeast, swept over the San Brano hills and disappeared to- ward San Franelscos,. [0 the mean- time the wireless advised the cruiser, at auchor with the-fieet in the bay, shat he would make the attempt, and final preparations were made for-his reception. A wooden platform, 130. tect tong ani 50 feet Wide, had-been construct- ediover the after deck of the slip. It sloped yently aft and across the floor were stretched ropes, with 100 sounds’ In bags thade fast at, either and, ‘These were designed 10 be saught by hooks on the lower frame- work of the biplane, As a further »recaution, a eanvas barrier was srotched across the forward end of the platform. — Launehes and ships’ souts, fully manned, were put out in. zvent of a mishap. Ely had iustall- ad U0 seven-foot poatoous under his aeroplane to float the machine in case he were forced. to descend on the water, and forward he had built a hydroplane to Keep -the aeroplane “rou diving in the water. ‘At 10.58 o'vloek, the lookout on she eruiser Pennsylvania sighted Ely shrouglt Ue haze and the ship's siren soared a blast of welcome. He came ont’ at a terrific speed, und circled around the fleet, dipping in salute to ouch ship, and came, up in the wind ‘or Uhe stern of the Pennsylvania. He was tying low as he neared the shin. “He dropped down tightly. suiking the platform. about 40 feet rom the inner end. ‘The hooks on the-aeroplane caught the rones and stopped the biplane within 60. feet. When Ely touched the deck he was qoliz about 35 miles an hour. but so gradually was the speed checked by he dragging of the weighted ropes as they were caught. inv succession. that he came to a standstill without dis- arranging any part of the. machine. RESCUER 155 CHILDREN, Viremen Drag Lite Ones. Out OF Beis and Down badders. Binghamton, N.Y. (Special). — Fire in the basement. of the. main building of the Susquehanna Valley Home imperiled the lives. of 155 children and the 18 attendants and aflicers of the institution, and but for the bravery of the teachers, the. fire- men and,.in instances, the children themselves, grave loss of life must have resulted. A careful count of the home's population has proven that no lives: were lost, although many are ill from’ the inhalation of ‘smoke. ATLANTA JOURNAL INDICTED. Said To Have Violated Postal Laws In: Mailing Sample Copies.. _ Aulanta, Ga, (Special).—On tie charge that sample copies of the semi-weekly Atlanta Journal were mailed on several days in 1908 as though they were copies for sub- scribers, a Federal grand jury Wed- nesday indicted the Atlanta Journal Company, James R. Gray, president of the company, and John D. Sim- mons, C. H. Babb and V. P. Harper, employes. The indictment in no way Involves the daily or the Sunday Journal. The amount involved is said to be $700 postage charges. FEWER AND BETTER LAWS, Gov. Colquitt, Of Texas," Wants a Conservative Government. Austin, Texas (Special) —The. in- auguration of Governor Colquitt and Lieutenant-Governor Davidson Tues- day was witnessed by one of the larg- est’ gatherings on record in this State, Governor Colquitt made: his {naugural. speech along lines of: con- seryative government, fewer and ber- ter laws, and safer and saner legisia- Hon, COMMERCIAL Weekly Review’ of Trade and Market Reports. Bradstreet s says: ‘Trade shows an. increasing ,dispes sition to throw off the quiet. of ne post-holiday period, and the businesi: world is setting its face,-with” a Tail degree. of optimism, toward the ap. proaching spring. season. - Wholesale branches. of trade are seeking with. fair success for spring business. and salesmen on the road are beginning to send in orders, In retail lines, which as yet show more activity ‘than: do wholesale or jobbing houses, the. clearance sale is widely in evidence Except where, as. in parts. of the South, unseasonable weather checks: operations, retailers are meeting with. fair success in disposing of excess, stocks. Jn the wholesgle and jobbing.trade as a whole conservatism controls. The situation is apparently one of careful buying for absolute. needs. ‘This feel ing, governing. as it bas for a long time past, has resulled in a careful keeping down of stocks,. and reports of leading Eastern and Western job vers of dry goods-point t+ stocks be: ing exceptionally low. ot | Wholesale Markets } New. York—iWhbeat—Spot,. easy} No, 2 red, 100%c elevator and 101% fo b afloat; No. J, northern, Duluth. 124%. fo D afloat. Corn—Spot tirm; new No. 2, 54» nominal f 0b attoat. Oats—Spot dull, Fesure market was.without transactions, closing: %+ het lower, May: closed 40%4; July, 40%. “Receipts, -79,3¢0 buy..ship> huents, none. Butter—Easy; reeeipts, 4,65: Ibs Creamery speciuls, 28 12 ¢; extras, 275 third to first, 20@26; creamery held, third. to special, 19@ 27; state, dairy, common to finest, 19@27; process: second to special, 18@23'%;, imita- tion creaniery, first, 214P22;; factors. held, 20@21;, do, current make, 19 @W%, Cheese steady; unchanged; receipts, $60 boxes. Eggs: Easy; reestpts; 33,828 rerates; State, Pennsylvania anid new by hennery, white, fancy, 37@38; do, gathered white, 34@36; do hennéry, brown, fancy, 33; do, gath: cred brown, 33@34; Western gath “ered whites, 32@36; fresh gathered “extra first, 32@33; do, first, 31; do seconds, 27@31. Poultry — Alive firms” Western chickens, 16c; fowls, 17% @18;. curs Keys,.15@18. Dressed firm; West. ern chickens, 14@28; fowls, 141s @ G1; turkeys, I8@25. - PHILADELPHIA=-Wheat Steady: “contract grade, No. 2 ved in expor? clevator, 97 G98 Ke. Corn—-Firm; January and Febru ary, 51% @52e. Rutter, 16 @ ie lower; extra. West: ern creamery, 2914; do, nearby prints, 30. Exgys—Stendy; Pennsylvania anc other nearby firsis, fe, S1¢ at mark, dio,, current. receipts in’ returnable eases, 30 at mark; Western firsts, 3 ¢, $1 at marky do, current, receipts fe, 30 acmark, Live poultry firm; fowls, 15 @ 175: ‘old roosters, 11@11¥%4; spring ehick- ens, 15% @16M%; ducks, 17@18i geese, 15@16; turkeys, 20@21. BALTIMORE—Wheat—No. 2 ree Western, 98%e; contract, 98%; No 3 red. 96%; steamer No, 2 red, 3% + steamer No. 2 red Western, 94%¢ ‘The. closing was steady. Spot and January, 98%e; February, 99% nominal; Mareh, 101%. Corn—For contiact, 51%¢. Steam er mixed, 50¢. No established grade mixed, 47%e. Oats—No. 2 white; 38%@38 Kc standard white, 34% @3812; No. 3 white, 38@3S% ; No. 4 white, 37% Quy. Hay— Timothy —No. 1, $20@ 20.50; No. 2, $18@19.50; No. 3, $16 G18." Clover -mixed—Choice, $18.50 @19} No. 1, $17.50@18.50; No. 2. $14@16.50. Clover—No. 1, $15.50: @16: No. 2, $13@15. Butter— Seperator:....-+++he0+ee es 30@3d Imitation ....es0eeene ees 2 22@23 Prints, Yo Ib. see ee rece B3L@BI Prints, 1 Ib... s.eee eres 9 81@32 Blocks, 2 Ib...+++eeeeeee+:31@22 Dairy Prints, Md., Penna. and Vas ideccneey osbetnne eo 1B@1S Eggs — Maryland, Pennsylvania: and nearby firsts, 27¢; Western firsts. 27; West. Virginia, 26; Southero firsts, 25. Live. Stock CHICAGO—Close—Cattle receipts, 5,000; market strong; beeves, $4.80 @710; Texas steers, $4.25@5.50; western” steers, $4.50G@6; stockers and feeders, $3.75@5.85; cows. and heifers, $2.65@6.10; calves, $7.50@ vo. , Hogs—Receipts,-. 62,000; marke! steady to l5e higher than opening; light, $7:88@8.05;" mixed, $7.80@ 8.05; heavy, $7.25@8.03; rough, $7.75 @7.85; good ‘to choice, heavy, $7.85@8.05; pigs. $7.40@8.00; bulk of sales, $7.85.@8.00. KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Cattle; 5,800 head, including 300-Southerns;-mar- ket steady to: strong; active. Dress ed beef and.-export: steers, $6.10@ 6.75; fair.to. good, $5.50@6; West- ern steers, $4.75@6.25; stocker and. feeders, $4.75 @5.90; Southern steers, $4.75@6.25: Southern cows, The Royalrepresents economy in more ways than ONE. It costs less keep in order, because it STAYS in order—dosen't waste time by breaking down on a busy day. It turns out MORE work, because it is easier to understand, easier to operate and capable of unlimited speed. 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MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D.C. SOCIAL SEASON AT ITS HEIGHT Monacan Club's Assembly Most Brilliant Holiday Function. CALENDAROF EVENTS CROWDED Leaders In Official, Educational and Business Life Are Much In Evidence at the Many Assemblies and Balls Given by the Elite Organizations and Clubs. Washington.—By far the most brilliant social function of the holiday season in Washington was the assembly given by the exclusive Monacun club at the New Auditorium. The social season is at its height, and it will take until the dawn of Lent to clear THE WOMEN'S HOLIDAYS the social calendar for the winter season. The handsome ballroom was appropriately decorated with a profusion of palms and azalias. The gowns worn by the ladies were conspicuous for their style and brilliancy. Among the ladies present and whose costumes are here described were the following: Miss Lulu Allen, cream chiffon; Mrs. Edward Arnold, embroidered mull over yellow silk; Mrs. B. K. Bruce, helotrope marquette over silk, pearl ornaments and diamonds; Mrs. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, white crepe de chine trimmed with crystals; Miss Florence Barker, net over white satin; Mrs. Louise Burleigh, French homespun trimmed in white brocade cloth, with ermine furs, French turban, with peach blown plumes; Miss Mabel Brooks of Wilmington, Del., handsome princess gown of black not; Miss Mayne Burill, pink messaline; Mrs. A. M. Curtis, gown of black ground covered with tunic of silver; Mrs. A. W. Curtis of Chicago, black satin, real lace; Miss Elmore Curtis, lavender chiffon over satin, with silver trimmings; Mrs. W. H. Connor, gown of peacock blue silk; Mrs. N. W. Cuney, gown of salmon satin. Miss Dorothy Chestnutt of Cleveland, pink figured marquisette over satin; Mrs. Christmas of Cambridge, Mass., pink mossaline, with cream lace; Miss Lulu Vere Childers, cream sere trimmed with Irish crochet embroidery and medallions; Mrs. Harry Cardoza, lingerie over pink silk; Miss A. L. Connell, pink crape Egyptian, with crystal trimmings; Mrs. F. J. Cardoza, cream lace over mossaline; Miss Hattie Cardoza of Baltimore, pink crape de chine; Miss Imogene Clarkston, rose silk gown trimmed with beads and geraniums; Mrs. Will Cook, old rose crape de chine; Mrs. Blanche Curry, hand tucked India 8 mull over pink silk; Miss Zita Dyson, cream net, princess; Miss Lillian Erans, imported rose pink trimmed with brown fur and silver; Miss Sail- lise Fisher, chiffon over pink satin; Mrs. French of St. Paul, Minn., cream colored gown trimmed with blue embroidery; Mrs. Charles T. Ferguson, chiffon over pink silk; Mrs. C. C. Fry, handsome gown of blue chiffon; Miss Mayme Faucet, blue velvet; Miss Esse Fearing, blue embroidered chiffon over messaline; Mrs. John R. Francis, Jr., cream lace over green satin; Mrs. A. H. Glenn, lavender marquise over satin, with golden brown marble; Mrs. Arthur Gray, black net over blue satin; Mrs. Edna Gray, cream net over silk; Mrs. William Hay, steel colored silk; Mrs. Mabel Hall, pink silk messaline; Miss Madeline Hall of Boston, white net over silk; Miss Willard Hall, yellow marquisette over satin, with pearl trimmings; Miss Louise Howard, pink messaline satin, with lace; Miss Cora Hawkius, embroidered net over pink silk; Mrs. Holly, princess gown of white lace; Miss Irving, embroidered blue messaline; Miss Annie Jones, black net over silk; Mrs. Lewis E. Johnson, green satin allover lace trimmings; Miss Elfrida Kennedy, white net over pink satin; Mrs. W. W. Lucas of Meridian, Miss, ponge silk trimmed with real lace and necklace of amethysts; Miss Pearl Lewis, green figured mull; Miss Beatrice Lewis, blue chiffon; Mrs. McAdoo of Boston, gray messaline; Mrs. Harry Minton of Philadelphia, canary colored meteor satin, with silver over dress; Miss Corinne Martin, lingerie over yellow silk; Mrs. Arthur Newman, batiste gown of blue, princess style; Miss Annie Howard, pink satin, with gold trimmings. Miss Geraldine Napler, lavender chiffon over silk; Mrs. Pryor of Omaha, Neb., blue satin; Mrs. Walter A. Pinchback, black satin with spungled trimmings; Mrs. Bismark R. Pinchback, cream messaile with real face; Miss Jessie Parks, lavender cape meteor and gold lace; Miss Adele Parks, blue satin crape with French princess lace; Miss Ella Perry, pale blue gown, princess; Miss Janie Page, white embroidered robe; Miss Birdie Page, blue lingerie; Mrs. Penn, white chiffon over pluk, princess; Mrs. E. F. Rold of Portsmouth, N. H., blue silk; Mrs. Reynolds, black embroidered chiffon trimmed with same; Miss Russel of Lawrenceville, Va., silk mull over messaile; Miss Eva Ross, pink satin with cream lace; Miss Ellie Simmons, pink satin with black net over dress; Mrs. H. C. Scurlock, gown of apricot sec; Miss Edith Savoy, net over yellow satin; Mrs. L. G. Sadgwar, white satin trimmed with silk lace; Miss Maud Stewart, point d'esprit over pink satin; Miss Spriggs of Institute, W. Va., pink chiffon; Mrs. Mary Church, Terrell, princess gown of blue satin with pearl trimmings; Miss Edwina Taylor, peach colored satin draped with crystal net; Miss Alice Whittaker of Charleston, W. Va., gray silk, accordion plaited; Miss Mtiam Wormley, pink net prin- M. cess gown; Mrs. Lillian Wilkinson, white brepe de chine; Miss Mabel Wilson of Batrinore, cream marquisette over pink with white maribon; Miss Jeanneette Williamson, white messaline with gold lace trimming;s Mrs. Charles I. 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Preparations are on the way to have Dr. Booker T. Washington tour this State, probably about July. The cord.al reception given us up in this section looks as if we ought to have been here years ago. Considerable amount of silence at the White House these days in reference to that Assistant Attorney-Generalship. What is the trouble? Was it only intended as a vote getter? Looks that way. Our Democratic friends had a good time with their harmony dinner this week. It was surely a time for rejoicing, but it will be the part wisdom for them to keep some of their enthusiasm for a future date. The Republican party has been known to "come back." BETHEL CHURCH. The moving of Bethel Church into its new and imposing home on Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street, recalls the genesis of organized life among the descendants of the African race in this country. Nowadays, we have the terms "colored," "Negro" and "Afro American," all referring to the same section of the population which were denoted by the term "African" in the days that Bethel Church was born. African, Negro, colored and Afro-American indicate successive changes in the life of the race. The slave traffic had not entirely ceased when Bethel was organized, and the people now designated by different names were generally spoken of as Africans. Later, the word "Negro" became in general use and still later, with the appearance of the mulatto, the word "colored" came steadily into circulation. There are several colored churches in this city, as well as elsewhere, which have the word "African" in their corporate title, and this is witness of the highest order to the prevailing use of the word "African" in those times. The first attempt, of which we have any knowledge, upon the part of people of the African race, to create a national organization, embracing the race throughout the entire country, was in the city of Philadelphia on the 9th of April, 1816, when sixteen men of the African race, who had Litherto been associated in the Methodist Episcopal Church, organized what is now known as the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The founder of Bethel Church, this city, Daniel Coker, had been a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and had labored in connection with Sharp Street. Especially had he rendered telling services in the educational world. He was the only man of any considerable educational qualities among the sixteen who organized the church. Coker was elected the first Bishop of the new organization, but on the day following his election, he declined the election, and it was then that Richard Allen was elected. Bethel Church, Baltimore, thus, figured most conspicuously in the creation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. But, with the beginning of the African Methodist Church as a national body, a new chapter, and a most important one, was begun in the history and progress of the race. The new organization, as an inevitable necessity, became the rallying point for racial endeavor, of all kinds, whether religious or secular. It became the training school wherein descendants of the African race might equip and prepare themselves for the various parts members of the race had to perform in the ever expanding life of our people. From that day to the present, aside from the distinctly denominational life, the old Bethel Church has been the centre of united racial endeavor. The life of our people, in all respects, has undergone marvelous changes since the birth of Bethel Church, and Bethel Church has been directly and indirectly connected with such changes. It would be interesting to catalogue the many enterprises, both secular and religious, which were cradled in the old church. The record associated with the Saratoga street edifice has been made, and it is withal glorious. With this rich and imperishable legacy, it remains for those who have the opportunity to endeavor to make the future record of Bethel Church as glorious and helpful as did the fathers in the days that are past and gone. The inspiration which has come down to them ought to work mightily in them towards a performance of those things which will add to the glory of God and the good of the race. THE LATE GEN. LATROBE. In the removal from this earth of the late General Ferdinand C. Latrobe, not only has our city sustained a severe loss, but especially has the race suffered a very great deprivation. There is something in this life more valuable than gold. The influence and helpfulness of a good and strong character can never be fully estimated. In thinking of General Latrobe the multitude of acts of various kinds, public and private, on behalf of the race, become absolutely secondary to the man himself. It was not because he greatly advanced educational and other conditions, among the colored people of this city, that he was universally loved by our people, in a degree, possibly, not equal by any other white man, but simply because he was the man that he was Intensely human and sympathetic, descended from noble stock; his gracious and sweet disposition won the hearts of those in humble stations in life who craved not gold or patronage, but the loving sympathy of a man so intensely human, that the more he was elevated by his fellow-citizens, the more radiant and powerful became that noble spirit within him. His was the personality of majestic sweetness and simplicity which leaves behind, in the Baltimore which he loved, a monument more enduring than the marble shaft in honor of the father of our country; a monument forever enshrined in the hearts of the common people of this city, regardless of race or creed, which will cause them to love Baltimore with an increasing affection, as they remember the civic spirit of their great friend and fellow-citizen — Ferdinand C. Latrobe. THE LATE BISHOP OF MARY LAND In the death of Bishop Paret not only has the Episcopal Church sustained a great loss, but likewise, the country at large. For while Bishop Paret was, primarily, Bishop of Maryland, he was at the same time in the front rank of ecclesiastical leaders in this country. He was pre-eminently a man of judicial temperament, who could not be possibly swayed from his own conclusions of what was just and right. He was a fair-minded man, whose aim, in everything, seemed to be exact justice to friend or foe, regardless of consequences. He was a man with strong convictions without the least possible feeling against those who might differ from him. It was such a beautiful thing in our Cardinal Gibbons to pay the venerable prelate a visit just before his departure for the land of Light and Peace. Possibly, the most distinct contribution of Bishop Paret to his church, during his Episcopate, was the wiping out entirely of party lines within his communion. At the beginning of his administration the "High" and "Low" Church parties were vigorous and active. While at present, men continue to exercise independent thinking on theological questions, yet party lines have been entirely obliterated, and there is a oneness and unity characterizing the life of the church in Maryland that is most significant and pleasing. As to the matter of color, the late Bishop had only one standard, and he would neither help or hinder a man simply on account of his color. The colored man, with him, had to toe the mark, and gain his as any other man. Because of his truly conservative and peaceful spirit, the church that he loved and served so acceptably, is the better for his gifts and his life. A WORD WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD. Now that peace ank harmony have been restored to the School Board, let us get down to something practical. Let us confine kindergarten methods to their legitimate place. Let us have books enough for the pupils. It ought to be somebody's business to teach our boys and girls phonies so that they can learn to spell, but nobody seems to be on the job. Graduates from the high school, making application for school as teachers, are unable to spell the word "diploma." Would it not be a good thing to teach our boys and girls grammar enough, so that they will not only know a correct sentence when they see it, but can tell why it is correct? Have we not drifted from the substance of things following an educational ignis fatus? Come gentlemen of the School Board, not many of our boys and girls get to college do the best you can for them in the few years they have for school. The bread and butter proposition is such a severe one these days, that each member of the family is expected to make some contribution to it. It therefore becomes necessary for our boys and girls from the homes of our laboring people, to get in a few years, all the schooling they will have a chance to get. Let us stop experimenting and get down to the methods which will yield results. MORAL YOU LIVE. IMMORAL In the year of 1491, before the birth of Jesus in the hill country of Judea, millions of slaves were delivered from their bondage in Egypt and their leader started with them to the Land of Promise. They had gone but a short distance when they were halted and their God-appointed leader was called, in the midst of the most dramatic display of power and majesty ever given to the eye of man to behold, up the mountain steep to meet Jehovah, who had snatched a cloud to veil his face, called the thunders to speak his voice and the lightnings to flash his eye. There on smoking flaming Sinai, Jehovah wrote the tables of the Law and gave them to Moses as the basic principles of personal and national righteousness. So long as Israel kept the moral law she was prospered and grew constantly toward the high ideals contemplated in human character by these statutes. While each one of the Ten Commandments is of incalculable value to the race which is trying to climb up to better things, especially urge upon the Negro, the importance of the Seventh Commandment, "Thou shalt not commit adultery." Although we repeat this weekly, in our churches and chant our prayer that God may write it upon our hearts, we too soon forget the law and the prayer and go out into the awfulness of the sin which God has so strongly forbidden. But if our race is ever to come to its best, it must be a moral people, Immorality and heinousness which so strongly marks many of our people, will prove to be loadstones on the neck of the race, which will curse it, sink it, and blast it. Track God's steps across the earth and you will see how Sodom, Babylon and Rome were swept by the besom of destruction when they became immoral. When men and women lived in improper relations and concubinage was rampant, God suffered the overthrow and destruction of the nation. The Negro in America, especially, is a young race, and if the race is to come to its proper place as a factor in the progress of the world, it must learn purity and obedience to the Seventh Commandment, "Thou shall not commit adultery." We have many men and women living together as man and wife with children growing up about them, and yet they are not married. This is adultery and the children born to such a relation, are illegitimate not to use a harsher term. Now if the trouble ended there it might not be so bad, but the same bad condition is multiplied many fold, when those boys and girls grow up, unless they shall be lifted from the environments of their childhood, they will go out into the same sort of life their father and mother led; and so the line of adulterers stretches out, and the illegitimate column increases among our youth, to dam the race and sink it lower in the depths of sin. The preachers in our churches can render the race a service, the value of which no man can estimate, if they would diligently and systematically keep before the Negro congregations the importance of keeping the Seventh Commandment. In order to encourage marriage among this class, that proper home relations might be established it would not be too much to ask our preachers to perform, FREE OR CHANGE, the marriage ceremony, of the very poor who are now living in this illegal way. Nothing but a marriage certificate, can transform these immoral joints into homes and lift the occupants into respectability. Our young men must learn to protect the honor of our young women and all of our people must strive for virtue and chastity as the only sure footing stone for racial development. Do not excuse yourself by saying other races do the things we decyr, for be it remembered the Negro is a coming race while the others are going. Be moral, be pure and God will build you into your proper place in the national temple. But if you break the Seventh Commandment and follow in the ways of licentiousness, God will destroy you from the lace of the earth. Benefit Dance A Success. The dance, which was given at Galilean Fishermen's Hall a few nights ago for the benefit of Provident Hospital, netted $52. The committee in charge of the affair were Mesdames Harry S. Cummings, Blanche Wilson, Mary Garey and Miss Annabel Wilson. Mrs. Hortense Evans, Miss Addie Sutton and Miss Ione Gates assisted the committee. The money was presented to the Board of Directors, Dr. W. T. Carr receiving the same on behalf of the board, in a neat speech. The Afro-American Ledger is now located in its new home, 628 North street, a large and commodious building suitable in every way to carry on the work of a newspaper and job printing business. The work of removing our extensive plant taxed us to the uttermost in order to keep from missing a single issue of the paper and at the same time keep up with our job work. It was done, however, and while one of two customers may have been disappointed by not having their work on time, the Afro-American Ledger came out promptly on time, and the boys and girls were there ready to take up the work of making the paper's circulation grow larger this year than ever before. We wish to extend our thanks to our patrons for their patience in dealing with us during the past two or three weeks, and take this method of promising to be on time in the future as in the past. The work of removing our plant was entrusted to Mr. Thomas P. Kelson, of 1510 Presstman street, and we own much to his carefulness in handling our stuff in such a way as to cause us the least inconvenience. The carpenter work was done by Mr. Nelson Walker; the sign painting by Mr. F. A. Simmons and Mr. Israel Brown; the wall coloring by Mr. John Carter; the gas fitting by Mr. Abraham White, and the installing of the office telephones by Mr. Charles Vodery, Jr. Mr. T. E. Mitchell had general oversight, and we owe much to his management of affairs. The installation of the electric wiring would have been done also by Mr. Vodery, a perfectly capable mechanic, and who holds a certificate from the State, but on account of his color could not get a permit to do the work. Thus true to our colors, all the work that could possibly be done by colored mechanics was done by them. We are not altogether in shape, but hope to be so in a week or two, when we will send out a general invitation to our friends to come and look us over. Many have called A LETTER FROM BISHOP J. A. JOHNSON Writes Interestingly About His Work In Capetown, We know that the friends of Bishop J. Albert Johnson, who is now in Capetown, South Africa, will be glad to know that he is in good health despite the severe duties of his work. In a letter to a friend in this city, Bishop Johnson say it is now in the midst of the hot season, and it is hot, "and one almost roasts in exposure to the sun's herce rays." Says he: "Our work is growing and is full of promise. I am in for another hard year's work during 1911. Long distance traveling with plenty of exposure and rough experience to cover the entire district before the conference at the end of the year, and thus close the quadrennium. "I am trying hard to faithfully do my Lord's work, and help the peowhom I serve. I stay at my post ol service and give myself up wholly to my work. "We have our troubles and humiliations here politically, socially, intellectually, yet we believe this is God's world, and not the worly of on arrogant race, which looks with scorn and incivility upon all who differ from them in complexion. Hence we refuse to seek some other globe. "God is not dead. In the struggle upward of the dark skinned brother, there are a good many rough places yet to be passed, so he must accustom himself to climb by the rough places of the present, and so harden his muscles, as it were, and develop good hearty respiration. Things move swiftly these days of electricity and aeroplanes. "We in America have our trials and tribulations, but the brother-in-black in South Africa is having his also, and while we are looking for sympathy from our friends he is looking for sympathy from us." during the week to extend their congratulations and express their approbation at our removal to our present quarters, among them the following: Bishop Levi J. Coppin Messrs John H. Bailey, A. Theo. Luca, J. W. Nichol, J. P. Evans, S. G. Wesley, S. R. Bishop, Robert Taylor, William Howard, James Hawkins, Clark Smith, Alex. Williams, W. A. Hawkins, Harry Cunmings, Revs. M. J. Naylor, W. H Dean, A. Brown, G. F. Bragg, jr. David Johnson John Porter C. G. Cummings, D. G. Mack. J. W. Norris, Mesdames Minnie L. Gaines Jennie Ross, Aunie Tighman, Misses Evelyn Mackall, Jas. W. Hughes J. M. Seward, Solomon Bond, Joshua Robinson, H. L. Boyer, Morris Moore, Alex. Hemsley, J. Barnett H. M. Burkett D. Williams, H. F. Brown, G. W. McMechen [Geo. Pendleton W. A. C. Hughes, P. G. Neal, S. R. Norwood A. L. Gaines P. W. Wortham, J. O. Custiss Edw. Williams D. G. Hill John Porter Bescilla Smith, *Mary F. Handy D. G. Mack Edna Johnson. PASTOR GIVEN A'SURPRISE. Public—Personal items. Hagerstown, Md., Jan. 18.—A weekly paper. The Union Leader, made its first appearance here Saturday. Mr. Wm. Lyles is editor, Mr. S. E. Ford, city agent, and solicitor. Last Friday night Mrs. Louisu Johnson, accompanied by about twenty children gave Rev. and Mrs. F. S. Dennis a surprise party. Rev. J. F. Wagoner is able to be out again after a short illness. Rev. Allen McKee, an evangelist, held a two weeks' meeting at the Free Will Baptist church. The Household of Ruth gave a reception on Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dorsey. The Hotel Baldwin waiters have issued invitations for a reception for their many friends at Samaritan hall on Feb. 9th. POCOMOKE CITY NOTES. Pocomoke City, Md., Jan. 18.—A successful entertainment was given at St. John's church Monday night by Mr. Noah Gunby and others. Herbert Phillips, son of Thos. Phillips, who was operated on at the Salisbury Md. Hospital, is improving. A successful revival is being carried on at Mt. Zion M. E. church. Mr. Thomas Watson. Miss S. Watson, both of Brooklyn, N. Y., are the guests of Mrs. Katie Brittingham. Mr. John E. Gray, of Lincoln University, Oxford, Pa., is visiting his parents. Read The Afro-American. Probably no other man in the city had the respect of the colored people as did former Mayor Latrobe who died last Saturday. It was largely due to the interest of General Latrobe that colored teachers have been teaching since 1880. The old colored Polytechnic Institute was the result of a promise made to City Councilman Harry S. Cummings, when the General and a number of members of the Council visited Boston about 20 years ago. It is said that Mr. Cummings, then a young member of the City Council, was reluctant to attend the social affairs given by Bostoniots to the visiting solons, but that Mayor Latrobe insisted that Mr. Cummings attend the banquet, which he accordingly did, delivering one of the best speeches of the evening. As one who would attend almost any kind of public meeting, General Latrobe was extremely popular and always in demand. He attended a meeting at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church during the pastorate of the late John H. Gollett, and proceeded to enologize Ebenezer as a great man. A day or two afterward the pastor called on the mayor and told him that Ebenezer was not a man but a stone. The deceased former Mayor always got a number of colored votes each of the seven times he ran and was elected mayor, and owed his election the last time he ran and was elected Mayor, in 1893 to the colored voters refusing to support William T. Malster, the Republican candidate, whose sponsors were charged with illlywhism. The last time he appeared at a colored gathering was the Emancipation Celebration, which was held at John Wesley M. B. Church, the first Monday night in the year. PASSING AWAY OF A PIONEER PHYSICIAN The City. In the person of Dr. L. D. Dyer, passes the last of the old school physicians, coming over from the days immediately preceding and following the late "onpleasantness." Dr. Dyer had not the opportunity of first-class schools and colleges as the young men of these days, and yet until the last he mingled and held his own with the youngest of them. His Alma Mater, if it could be called such, was the Maryland University, where he served in his younger days as janitor, and where he incidently "picked up" as did many of the older physicians; the education in medicine which served him so well in his later days. In conjunction with Dr. Creek, he was one of the early pioneers in the drug business, and at one time had the only drug store in Baltimore owned by a colored man. Dr. Creek and Dr. Brown have long since passed away leaving Dr. Dyer as the sole representative of the early pioneers in the medical profession in this city. Dr. Dyer was one of the old school in more ways that one. Noted everywhere for his polite manners and attractive ways, he was welcome almost everywhere. For many years he was an active member of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, and his white head was well-known to almost every one who attended the church, whether member or visitor. Most of his practice was in South Baltimore, or "Federal Hill," as it was commonly known in those earlier days, and it was at the intersection of Montgomery and Hill streets, where he had his drug store last. Later on his removal to Northwest Baltimore, he gave most of his time to the dispensary at the Proovident Hospital, where he could be found every day, and notwithstanding his advanced age, he was seldom seen on the street cars, generally walking to and from his residence on Argyle avenue to the hospital on Biddle street. Mr. Emerold Barnett has returned home after spending several weeks at the residence of Mr. Douglass, 822 W. Mulberry street. MEMPHIS A GREAT CENTRE OF BUSINESS Continued from Page 1 them. This is all under one roof. Then upstairs front are his living quarters. His wife presides over this part. Then on the same floor, entrance from the side and by an elevator, are the quarters of men who work there and then back of it will be found the store room. Hayes has won his way through politeness and mingling with the common people, the people who have made so many white people rich and our business men have been inclined to look over them classing them as "the down trodden people not in my class." He is never too busy to hear the humbleest and the poorest, and even the church people find pleasure in going to him. Now I like to see a man like this and I find pleasure in telling you about him. His wife is well educated, and is devoting her time in training her two boys. I had the pleasure of meeting the Citizens' Association one of the leading organizations in Memphis, and is composed of some of the best citizens. I attended their installation and was considered the guest of the evening. I heard them call me something like that. I made a few scattering remarks to them and they elected me an honorary member. I desire to thank them for this recognition. T. H. Johnson, the president is one of the leading lawyers in the South and a man of rare ability. I think I told you that George Jackson had purchased a building in which is located his drug store and then he has married him a wife. The whole country regardless to race or color has been praying for the recovery of Bishop Abraham Grant who has been confined to his bed for several weeks. The Baptists and Methodists and all the other people are praying for him. He has been an important factor in the racial life for years, and we do not want that he shall leave us at this point. We have no say, for God's will must be done. He is a great man, and we have lost by death so many of our great men during the past year. I hope we will not lose any more soon. The lord's will be done and not ours. I am now in Paducah, Ky., and you will remember I was here before. There have been many changes since I was here. Dr. E. C. Merchant has erected a fine brick building in which is located his drug store, and he has home on the second floor. His wife is still engaged in teaching in the public schools. It is a fine couple, devoted to each other. They are just doing fine. I am glad to say that I am enjoying good health. Shall be delighted to have a line from you at any time. I expect to go to Arkansas and am now headed for Texas. A letter sent to the Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, Ark., will reach ma. CAMBRIDGE NOTES. The Ladies' Conference Assists Bethel With A Good Collection.—Revival Services Begin—Personal Notes. Special to the AFBO-AMERICAN LEGEND. Cambridge, Md., Jan. 19.—The Ladies' Conference held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. Ross Barnum, pastor, last week was quite a success. About $225.00 was reported. The week of prayer was well attended. Rev. Barnum began a series of revival services Sunday night. Rev. Enoch Addison, inspector for the People's Benefit and Fraternal Association was in the city this week. Rev. S. S. Jolley, pastor of Waugh M. E. church, is conducting a series of meetings with much success. Twenty-nine persons have been added to the church. Mrs. Mary Waters, of Fairmount, and Mrs. A. C. Chase, of Greensborough, Md., are the guests of their father, Mr. John Driver, 247 High St. Mr. J. C. Webb is on the sick list, also Mr. Jere Hull. Mrs. Mary B. Cornish and little son, Herbert, are spending some time in Washington, D. C., as the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvles L. Bowley. LADIES' DRILL CORPS GIVES A FINE DRILL Assisted By The Patriarchic The Affair Was A Grand Success. (Spectal to the Afro-American Ledger.) Atlantic City, Jan. 17.—Miss Muriel Ringgold is quite ill at the home of her parents. The first anniversary of the Ladies' Auxiliary and Drill Corps of Patriarchie No. 78, given at Old. Fellows' hall was a grand success. The drill of the Patriarchie and Drill Corps of the ladies were applauded to the echo. Mrs. Wm. Almond of Philadelphia, was the guest at luncheon last Monday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Lassiter, 1860 Arctic avenue. Miss Theresa Robinson, entertained the Poinsettie Club at her residence on Baltic avenue. Prominent among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Pool, Miss Jenkins, Miss Peterson, Mrs. Thomas, Miss Lewis, Miss Peterson. Dr. Washington, Robert Lawson, of Philadelphia, Mr. Samuel Lewis and Ralph Deaver. Light House Lodge of Elks entertained the "My. Friends from Dixie Co." at their home Tuesday last. Mr. J. Leubric Hill and the members of the company enjoyed an evening of pleasure which the "Hello Bill" boys are famous the country over for giving their guests. The every want of the female members of the troop was looked after by the lady Elks, and that genial chairman of the House committee, Mr. Thos. Jackson. PORT DEPOSIT NOTES. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Port Deposit, Jan. 18.—Miss Eva Tilden, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tilden, died Sunday morning at 6 A. M., at its home of her parents. Rev S. C. Crawford is having quite a successful revival at Bethel church of which he is pastor. Read the Afro-American Ledger. EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES By Miss M. Edyth Cooper, Editor. Mrs. E. J. Truxon Asso. Ed. Address all contributions to Editor 1216 Druid Hill ave. or to this office The Queen Esther Circle of Metropolitan Church presented an interesting program last Sunday at the Holmes Chapter Epworth League service. A large and appreciative audience was present. The Norris Chapter of John Wesley Church is doing very successful work this season. Each Sunday hosts of young people crowd the lecture room, either to take part or to listen to the helpful and instructive programs. There are workers in the vineyard whose chief concern seems to be the amount of compensation they receive. What a blunder they make! The thing that glorifies service is not the wages but the faithful doing of the task. Miss Frances E. Preston, of Detroit will give a reading, under the auspices of the Holmes Chapter sometime tl. is month. The E. W. S. Peck Chapter of Asbury Church installed the following officers, President. Julian W. Koss; 1st vice president, Mrs. Martha Porter; 2nd vice president, Josiah Fisher; 3rd vice president, Mrs. Lydia Nugent; 4th vice president, Miss Cora M. Jones; secretary, Daniel Pinder; corresponding secretary, Miss Lena Thomas, treasurer, Mrs. Mary Jackson; chorister, John C. Origler. To make this year, count for big things in your own life, associate with strong, good, sensible, cultivated spiritually minded persons. The Boy's Day Organization of Waters Church meets weekly. The meeting last Wednesday was especially pleasing. Every seat in the office of the church was filled and some boys were forced to stand. These boys conducted their business in a creditable manner. After the routine business was gnished four boys from the northwestern section of the city were introduced They were: masters Joseph Evans, John Brogden, Isaiah Valentine and Samuel Webster. Mr. C. A, Cary, one of the directors of this organization then sprung a happy surprise by serving hot lemonade and cake. The best form of evangelism is the transformed life, The Sunday School of Metropolitan Annex presented their retiring superintendent. Mr. R. B. Merriott with a beautiful sword. The presentation was made last Monday evening in the Sunday School room of Metropolitan Church, and many things were said concerning the activity, the zeal and faithfulness of Superintendent Merriott. Old and young go every day into the class rooms of the school of life. The Mercy and Help Department of Sharp St. Memorial Church is collecting talent for its charitable work. This department does practical service and its reports to the District Convention are instructive and suggestive to the third departments of other chapters. Mr. David Henry of Morgan College, opened the discussion at the League hour of the W. C. Thompson Chapter of Whatcoat Church: Solos were sung by Miss Lillian Reid and Mr. Jackson. It is a good thing to believe something. To be very sure of God makes for stability of character. Your failure vacillates between all kinds of opinions. Believe something and be something. The Teachers' Training Classes conducted by the Metropolitan Sunday School, are doing excellent work. Sunday School teachers from all churches are welcome. FOR RENT Handsome New Auditorium of Galilean Fishermen's Hall 409 W. Biddle Street. Seats 700, is suitable for all classes of entertainments and is convenient to all cars. Lodgerooms for rent also. Apply to Janitress for terms. Columbus Gordon, President of Joint Stock Association. FOR SALE a three story modern house with a fine brick stable in the rear. Will sell very cheap, only a little money required. Located at 161S Riggs Avenue. Apply to 1130 North Avenue. MILLER In sad but loving remembrance of my dear father, Francis A. Miller, who departed this life one year ago, January 15, 1910 Oh, the memory of that morning As we stook with aching heart Seeing the one we loved so dearly Pierced by death's most evil dart. Sleep on dear father and take your 1910. God took you home-he thought it best It was hard indeed to part from thee, But God's strong arm supported me. Days of sadness still come o'er me, Tears of sorrow silently flow Fond memory keeps him near me Though heaven claimed him one year ago. When all that now seems so mysterious, Will be plain and as clear as day; Yes the toils of the road will seem nothing When we meet dear father the end of the way. By his loving daughter, Mrs. Ophelia S. Green Death has robbed us of our father, The one we loved so well; Taken from this earth o, sorrow In heavenly home to dwell. Dearest father how we miss you Your aching heart is still A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. By his loving daughter VERNON In sad but loving remembrance of our darling baby M. Vernon Bell, whose spirit flew to glory one year ago January 12, 1910. I knelt beside you Vernon dear Hung over your sad bed And gazed upon your loving face Until your sweet spirit fled. His favorite place is vacant His playthings laid aside Our hearts are crushed and broken For our dear baby that died, By his bereaved aunt, Mary E. Mason. KIDGELY — Charles A. Ridgely of 625 George street departed this life, Tuesday, January 3rd 2.30 A. M. in full triumph of faith. He leaves two brothers, Simon and Robert, one sister, Mrs. Eliza Henson and a son, Scheley to mourn their loss. We wish to thank our many faithful friends who so willingly extended their helping hands and who were ever ready to do what they could to relieve our suffering brother Charles Ridgely and for the floral designs. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ridgely Testimonials To Dr. Cargill's Remedies Baltimore, July 5th, 1908 Dr. J. Marcus Cargill, My Dear Sir: Having suffered for more than two years with rheumatism, and having had several doctors in attendance, without avail, I decided to try your remedy. Having learned from my friends that I could be cured decided to give you a chance to demonstrate your ability, which has been a success in every way, for during the past eight months that I have undergone your treatment I feel relieved in every way, in fact I feel quite sure that I have been perfectly cured and recommend you to all that are suffering with the same affliction knowing that it would do them good. I remain. Very sincerely W. T. Earle, 207 W. Pine St. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 2, 1911 Testimonial: thereby testify that the rheumatism and rheumatic pills of Dr. J. Marcus Cargill have been used in my family with a great success which is evidenced by the fact that we will not be without them. L. J. Coppin, 1928 Bainbridge St. Tuskegee Institute SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS Four Weeks: June 19th to July 14th, 1911 Coursse: Methods: Primary and Advanced Literary Subjects: Elementary and Advances. Industries, including Manual Training, Cooking, Sewing Basketry, etc. Agriculture: Preparator for teaching in Public Schools. Community Work for Teachers. Other features by special arrangement. Booker T. Washington, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. C. A. JOHNSON'S MUSIC SCHOOL 436 W. BIDDLE ST. Instructor of Vocal Music, also Piano, Organ, Pedal Organ; Violin, Cornet Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo and Other Instruments Advertise—It pays. We have arranged to have several prominent offices of the Grand Lodge present to speak of the interest of the Order. Speakers for the occasion—Brother Wm. H. Garrett, D. G. M.; Sister Luey Windfield, G. A. R.; Sister Elineine O. Cook, from Mt. Calvary No. 4; Sister Morriss, G. R. S.; Bro. Wm. G. Price, Mt. Olive, No. 5; Sister Carrie Hedges, Queen Esther, No. 23. Music by the Huntsmen Band Prof. Patterson, Leader. Committee of Arrangements—G. C. Sister Gertrude Robinson, Chairman; Sister Georgiana Rozier, Mamie Smith; Annie Dutton, Ida Burke, Nettie Cain, Dollie Wilson, Bertha Jolly. Brothers William Young, G. O. G.; George Cornish, John Harrison. On Ord-Bios. John Harrison. Chas E. Dorsey, Littleton C. Johnson Ticket Agents—C. Bush, W. Thomas. Doorkeepers—J. S. Ocum, G. Cornish. Admission, 20 Cents Doors open at 7.30. Exercises at S sharp. No postponeent ou account of the weather. sharp. NO postponement on account of the weather. Bro. Charles E. Dorsey, M. W. R. Sister Gertrude Robinson, Chairman. Sister Emma F. Johnson, Secretary. SPECIAL NOTICE. The Allen C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church is meeting with great success. They are doing great work among the young people. Don't forget to attend this Sunday at 5.45 P. M. Special program. Come early to avoid the rush. Mayme Woolford, Pres. : C. A. Carey, Secretary. SPECIAL NOTICE To every one who reads this a cordial invitation is extended you to visit St. Paul M. E. Church, Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor, W. Saratogu street, Sunday evening, January 22nd, 1911. A fine Rendition of Song by Baltimore's Best Talent. Watch the next issue of this paper Theos H. Franklin Director Don't Miss The Oyster Supper By the Men of Grace Presbyterian Church, Dolphin and Etting streets, Thursday Evening, Jan. 26, 1911. Oysters served in every style. SUPPER, 20 CENTS. Rev. W. Edw. Williams, Minister. TheAlphian Male Singing Society beg the privilege to notify the Public that they are now able to render Musical Programes, whole or in part. Secular or Sacred. Communicate with Wm. Wilson, President, 124 Leadenhall Street. or Wm. O. Johnson, Director WANTED. Girl about 18, for housework and waiting. Reference required. 2118 Mt. Royal Terrace. Y. M. C. A. Will hold a special MEN'S meeting at Y. M. C. A. Building, Sunday, January 22nd at 4:30 P. M. Rev. W. W. Mayle, Washington, D. C., Speaker. POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. 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 All work done by Small Payments. EXAMINATION FREE TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School session, 6.15 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor T. I. Hollidav, Supt. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. A. C. E. L EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Stewardesses Rally. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. L. S. Flagg, B. D. Choir and congregation. 6 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., A special service held by the ladies. All gentlemen are invited. Classes—Sunday at 6 A. M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murcas, President. Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. W. H. Trusty. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.45 P. M., The Allen C. E. League 7.45 P. M., The Pastor will preach a special sermon to the Bethel Court of Calanthe. All are welcome. J. F. Waters, Supt. WAYMAN MEM. A.M.E. CHURCH Carroll Street near Carey Rev. David Johnson, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Special Sermon by Pastor or Stranger. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor to the natives of Kent Island and their friends. Subject: "The Sea of Glass Mingled with Fire." 6.30 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.45 P. M., Platform Meeting, prominent speakers Including Drs. B. M. Rhetta and Edw. Short, of Baltimore. Edward Sorrell, Supt. L. J. Richardson, Pres. A. C. E. L. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH. Lexington St. near Fine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by the Pas- 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, H. W. Ebb, Supt. for, subject, "The Greatest Hing In The World". 5.30 P. M., A. C. E. League J. Holman, President 7.30 P. M., Preaching. GRACE PRESBYTE'TAN CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edw. William, Minister, The Manse: 623 W. Lanvale Street. GIRL'S DAY. 11 A. M., Presiding, Miss Edith F. Clark. Thesis—Miss Inez Crampton; Address, Mrs. Mollie Roduan. 3 P. M., Miss Mazie M. Key, presiding. Vocal selection, Miss Anna Vauderhoop. Address, "Young Women's Responsibility in the Making of a Race," by Mrs. Rosetta Lawson, of Washington. 8 P. M., Miss Viola Hill, presiding. Thesis, Miss Margaret Howe; Vocal Selection, Miss Rose Murphy; Address, Mrs. Rosetta Lawson, National Organizer, W. C. T. U. Music by Girls Chorus Choir. Seats Free. Alt Welcome. Miss Mazie M. Key, President. Miss Edith F. Clarke, Secretary Miss Inez Crampton, Treasurer. PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, Penna. Av. near Dolphin Street Rev. J. Harvey Anderson, D.D., Ph.D. Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "The Closed Door." Post- poned from last Sunday. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, Mrs. Anna Perry Supt. 4.00 P. M., Class Meeting. 6 P. M., Christian Endeavor. 7.30 P. M., subject: "The Beseiged City." Text: "Draw the water for the seige; go into the clay; tread the mortar; make strong the brick kiln." All are welcome. Bro. J. B. Alkins, President. HELPING HAND DAY Mrs. S. A. Ramsey, the Evangelist, of Washington, D. C., will be present and speak at the 5 o'clock service. All friends and members are cordially invited to be present. Mrs. Alexander Williams, presiding Special music by the Young People Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'v. YES, WE PUT OUT ON TRIAL. CHEVROLET A Special offer this year allowing you $7 for any old sewing machine in exchange. Prices will be in the reach of all. This year we will do business on a different plan. Our prices and payments would surprise you. Repairing a Specialty. R. H. BUTLER 941 DRUID HILL AVE. C. & P. Phone 2431 M St. Paul M. E. CHURCH, W. Saratoga Street, Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon, Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.00 P. M., Epworth League. 7.30 P. M., Special Exercises & the Choir, assisted by the Famor Quartetre of Morgan College, an other talent of the city. Now all music lovers are urgently requested to be present. Old Plantation Melodies and Recitations, will be rendered in the manner of years ago. An offering is asked of all on entering the church. Thos. H. Franklin, Director. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH, Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, Topic: The Failure of Jesus Christ as a Preacher. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 7.00 P. M., Praise Service, Mr. Morace Henson. 8.00 P. M., Topic: The Rich Pool. Illustrated by life-size paintings. Revival Services. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, St. Paul M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. Sunday at 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. All members are invited to be present. Sunday School at 9 A. M., and 2 30 P. M. 8 P. M., the Pastor will preach the annual sermon to the Order of Masons in Annapolis, Md. On Wednesday, Jan. 25th, the Pastor will read a paper before the M. E. Preachers' Meeting, subject: "The Separation of the Colored Membership in the M. E. Ghureh." CHRIST'S INSTITUTION, Ensor St. near Monument, Rev. G. W. Kenuard, Pastor Rev. G. J. Hawkes, Co-pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., V. C. E. Society. 8.00 P. M., Special Sermon, subject: "Heaven's Reserved Seats and the Guests of Honor." 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, "Reward or Punishment." 2.30 P. M., S. S. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Discourse by Mrs. J. C. Love. Revival in progress. Strangers cordially welcomed, Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Class Meeting. '6 P. M., Junior League, Carrie I Lilly, Superintendent. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Paste Revival still in progress. Everybody welcome. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH, Chattolane, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10.30 A. M., Class Meeting. Preaching at 11.00 A. M., and S. P. M. by the Pastor. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 5.30 P. M., Epworth League. Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. Jane Milligan, Pres. E. L. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Mens' Day. 11 A. M., Stranger. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Rev. A. Brown. 6.30 P. M., Christian, Endeavor 8 P. M., Pastor or Stranger. T. H. McGowau, Supt. J. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. Sunday at 11 A. M., sermon by Pastor. Baptismal Pres. for all candidates for admission into the church. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League. 7.00 P. M., Brotherhood Meeting 8.00 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M. Sermon by the Pastor, subject, "Who Has Gone Into Heaven." The Gotham Jubilee Singers will render the musical programme at 11 A. M. Messrs. Joseph Porter, Fred Jennings, Henry Gant, Fred Young and Robert J. Young. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League. 8.00 P. M., Special Sermon b. Dr. Stepteau, P. B. of the A. M. E. Church. Choice music by choir. Everybody welcomes. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER EMOTIONAL EXCESSES INJURIOUS The Negro began life in this country as a farmer. Not so with others who have come to our shores. This distinction is unique. For this cause only was the Negro sought and introduced in the country. His lot was peculiarly interesting because his labor was forced, not free, and he labored for the peace and happiness of a people not his own. In this condition he remained for two hundred years or more, and so allied himself with the agricultural interests of the nation that but few places remained untouched by his labor. He was, during these years the main element in the country. It goes without saying, however, that forced labor never develops like free labor. It is true there may have been many striking examples to the contrary, still the system as it affected the masses of the slaves was designed to make them obedient to the commands of others and to leave them little freedom in following their own initiative in work as in other things. It crushed everything in him but the mind and will to obey. To one who carefully considers such a thing it is apparent that the Negro farmer under slavery was not in reality more than one who carried out the will of his master and put the least amount of self into his work. The natural and inevitable result was a lack of development on the part of the slave along the lines of his work. It is evident that work, with responsibility for same, has a great educational value. This finds illustration in almost every field of human activity. Why is it that the master mechanic is appealed to in every case in appearance to his subordination? Is it because of superior brain or superior training? In many cases it is neither, but rather a superior experience which has resulted from having over sight of work which taxed every fibre of his being. Slavery did not give the Negro the best kind of farm training, but rather gave him an experience which long years of freedom alone can entirely rid him. When freedom actually came, the slave could not be entirely emancipated from the previous oversight and direction of the master. Consequently the first few years of freedom, were in great measure a continuance of the old slavery regime. It may be said, however, of the Negro, since that time that he has done much to justify the utmost confidence in his ability to achieve things along this line. In the state of North Carolina, according to the twelfth census, the Negroes of the state owned eight million dollars' worth of farm property and a careful comparison of his rate of increase with other lines of wealth reveals the fact that only the railroads are outclassing him in this way. It was stated at the beginning of this decade that the Negroes of this state were acquiring property at the rate of $500,000 a year, but even this high estimate has been outclassed. Hon. John C. Dancy stated in an interview some days ago that the Negroes of the state had increased his holdings 90 per cent during the last ten years. This statement was made by Honorable Dancy after a careful study of the conditions which in many respects were both a revelation and surprise to him. It will be seen that these figures leave the half million yearly calculation far behind and brings the estimate nearer $800,000 than any other figure. There is another encouraging feature about the Negro farmer, and that is he operates his rightful proportion of farms although they may not contain as many acres as those of his neighbor. By reference to any collection of statistics designed to snow the relative population of the state it Dr. John Grinker, an expert on neurotics, addressing the Medical society in Chicago, Ill., said noise, grand opera and religious revivals are driving thousands of nervous Chicago people to shoot, rob and kill. Excesses in emotionalism funds thousands of easy victims." "Exciting plays, operas, or revival meetings are dangerous to those predisposed to nervousness. Hysteria is the predominating element of religious awakenings. Such revivals are not lasting, the eloquence of the revivalist sways the nervous hearers but it is followed by a reaction. Why is it that a wave of religious enthusiasm is so closely followed by a wave of crime such as is sweeping over the country now? It is because the masses are carried away with an idea. They are borne on a surge of hysteria." The Negro preacher should tend his best endeavors to lead his people in the right direction—whatever the cost. If through ignorance, su Moscow was burned on Friday. Washington was born on Friday. Shakespeare was born on Friday. The Mayflower landed on Friday. Richmond was evacuated on Friday. will be found that the Negro constitutes about one-third of the total population of the state. Based on this fact he ought to operate if not own, at least one-third of the farms. This is found to be the actual fact that the Negro operates a third of our farms. It might be put forward by some that if he operates these farms they are in poorer condition and yield less percentage on the capital invested than do the farms of any other element of the population. This is very complimentary to the Negro as a farmer and goes far to show what can be done along this line to make race unify, happy and prosperous. It may be said that the same facts that are found in the history of the Negro in this state may be repeated with more or less variation throughout the South. Wherever the Negro is found we find that he is making progress along material lines at an accelerated rate.—C. C. Spalding. Everyone Has His Troubles. Col. William F. Cody ("Buffalo Bill") regaled a group of friends in New York with this story, taken out of his early experiences in the show business. "My manager came dashing into the circus office one day with tear-disturbed eyes and a scowling countenance. 'What's the matter, John?' asked. "Everything's the matter," he growled. "The human crocodile says we'll quit and pawn his crocodile skin if he doesn't get a raise in salary, the bearded lady wants an extra package of tobacco every day and cussed me out because I wouldn't provide him with a poker outfit, the 'Missing Link' wants to go to the races this afternoon while the matinee performance is on, the fasting girl says she'd rather starve than eat the steak the local butcher sent in this morning; and the tattooed man fell into a millpond half an hour ago and squeezed up all his beautiful designs and will have to be sent back to New York to be redecorated."—Westerner. Donald had returned from a visit to the country and was full of reminiscences of persons and things that had interested him. "I met a boy, mamma," he said, "that had the queerest name I ever heard. He said his folks found it in the Old Testament. It was—it was—jet me see—yes, it was Father William, or William Father; I've forgotten just now which. But it was one or the other." "But Donald," said his mother, "There is no such name as Father William or William Father in the Old Testament." "Are you sure, mamma?" "I certainly am, dear. I have read it through several times. William is a comparatively modern name. It isn't anywhere in the Bible." "Well; but, oh, I remember now; exclaimed Donald. "It was Bidad!"—Tit-Bits. Mostly Hall. A New Yorker bought one of those fine old colonial places down in Virginia, principally on information from friends. When he went down to see his mansion, he was much impressed by the great pillars, the spacious porch, and particularly the great hall running from the front to the back of the house. He inspected the place and came back to New York. "What shall you name it?" he was asked. "I think," he replied, "I shall call it Mostly Hall."—Saturday Evening Post. perstition, vice, immorality, example or false philosophy, he is unable to do this, there should be some method, for instance, an organization to help him in his ministerial work. We are living in a country that is not purely Democratic—in a country where every person has a right to serve God according as his conscience dictates. King Solomon has wisely said: "There is a way that seemeth right unto a man but the end thereof is the way of death." We must have leaders and preachers of thought, teachers of truth. By spoken word in home, pulpit and school, by written precept in books or papers, by personal contact with the well-informed white man as well as the learned, worthy, the weak and more ignorant of our race. The vital difference between what is right and what is only expedient must be shown, appreciated, digested into mental and moral life—Richmond Reformer. GREAT SUMNER CELEBRATION Association For Advancement of Colored People Lauds Him. ORATION BY DR. W. E. B. DU BOIS Meeting House of the Ethical Culture Society in New York the Scene of Many Distinguished Persons Gathered to Commemorate Hundredth Anniversary of a Noble American. By N. BARNETT DODSON. 'The speakers at the Charles Sumner celebration held in the meeting house of the Society For Ethical Culture in New York under the auspices of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People were Mrs. Fanny Garrison Villard, Hon. Moorefield Story, Dr. Stephen S. Wise and Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, Dr. John Lovejoy Elliott presided. Dr. Du Bois, whose subject was "Charles Sumner and Peace," spoke in part as follows: My thesis tonight is simple. From the life of Charles Sumner and from his teaching I wish to emphasize the truth of these statements: War is cruelty and waste. The greatest cause of war today is race prejudice. Only in the abatement of race prejudice can we hope to eliminate war. To many minds it must seem almost accidental that Charles Summer was at once the advocate of world peace and of the abolition of human slavery, and yet the connection between the two is perhaps more evident today than it was in his time, for it cannot be disputed that the present flaming of hatred and contempt for certain races of men is an irresistible injustice that would have laughed lowly in a public vengeance, but it lies behind such tentacles of that international anxiety which we call war. It would be possible to imagine that from the humanitarian ideal of the freedom of a particular race Charles Sumner would easily drift to the larger ideal of human peace for all the world, but this historically was not the method of his mental development. On the contrary, it was from an early and firm conviction of the horror of war and the practicability of peace that Mr. Sumner by natural, even if not fully conscious, logic came to apply the larger principle to the social war of man on men which we call slavery. Charles Sumner began his public life by what he himself aptly called a declaration of war on war. His first great speech by which the world learned to listen to him was one of the completed arguments against war, ever made, an argument which it will not be out of place to sketch here again. In July 1854, on July 1, the birthday of the nation and it opened with the voice of the fathers of the nation to their children; "Cease to vaunt you do and what has been done for you. Learn to walk meekly and to think humbly. Cultivate habits of self sacrifice. Never aim at what is not right, persuaded that without this possession, and all knowledge will become an evil and a shame. And may these words of ours be ever in your minds? Strive to increase the inheritance we have bequeathed to you, bearing in mind always that if we excel you in virtue such a victory will be to us a mortification, while defeat will bring happiness. In this way you may conquer us. Nothing is more shameful for a man than a claim to esteem not on his own merits, but on the fame of his ancestors. The glory of the fathers is doubtless to their children a most precious treasure, but to enjoy it without transmission to the next generation and without addition is the extreme of ignominy." With this beginning Summer asked: "What is national honor and glory? Is it the rape of Mexico or the browbeating of England? Can there be" be" eried, "in our age any peace which is not honorable, any war that is not disonable? To be sure, we bewilder the imagination of the world, but what is simply a habit, a custom, a trial by combat as biological as any, that ever disgraced the childish middle age of the world." But, ladies and gentlemen, Charles Summer lived to teach us that after thousands of years of the debauchery of blood and iron world peace is not coming at the waving of a well gloved hand. It is going to cost something to realize a world peace, and it is going to cost you something. The reason is clear. Peace comes only by submission of will to will. Now, submission may be brought about in many ways by persuasion, by reasoning or by knocking your opponent out with the signature of world peace that hints before many a dilertant's eyes is that of having most of the work submit meekly and quickly to their own ideas without the cost of war. Consider, for instance, as Charles Summer was willing to consider, the plight of the black man in the United States. Are we by slavery and caste going to force these people to be and do and think as we wish them and then call that peace? Are they human beings to be reasoned with and taught and persuaded or are they to keep the attitude of the conquered and the enslaved? In other words, is it the bother with the oblations of the helpless? But if to you, as to him, the vision of peace on earth is so vast and starry a thing that the very air of its overhanging heavens means good will toward men, the disposition to listen to the wants and desires and ambitions of men not because you agree with them, but because they are men, begotten of the same father and heirs to the same wide world—unless in this way and in this spirit you can dare on earth the democracy of all races and the equality of all peoples by reason and persuasion and not by the big stick—unless this is so you are not advocates of peace, but fomenters of blood and war, misery. And yet has not the event proved the absolutely impregnable position of Charles Sumner in the matter of human freedom and Negro enfranchisement and civil rights? The same spirit that condemned black men in 1850 to perpetual slavery still proved the Russian oppression war, that is making China an armed camp and that is saying to every black man on earth today that if he ever expects to be recognized as a man he has got to fight. In the memory, then, of this good man, who hated war and slavery with perfect hatred and in so doing did well even though it cost him health and social peace and in so doing did not we not believe in peace fight through education the race prejudice which is the cause of war? TILLERS OF THE SOHE MEET. Twentieth Annual Conference of Farmers Held in Tuskegee. The twentieth annual meeting of the Tuskegee Negro conference began its sessions at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute on Wednesday morning, Jan. 18. Among the topics discussed were "Making Farming Pay," "Successful Truck Farming, Fruit Raising, Live Stock and Poultry Raising, Cotton Raising." "How to Successfully Manage a Large Plantation" and "How to Make a Living on a Small Farm." A number of prominent white planters were present, and the question of making tenant farming more profitable both to the landlord and to the tenant was discussed somewhat at length. On Thursday the annual workers' conference was held. On this occasion an unusually large number of persons directly engaged in education, from the schools of the south especially, or interested in the uplift of the Negro we present. Among the subjects taken up at the workers' conference was the following: "How can ministers, teachers and business men assist the farmers to make agriculture more profitable, particularly by assisting in teaching farmers more efficient methods of farming and also to develop the business side of farming?" MEN WHO ARE DOING THINGS. Three Well Known Newspaper Correspondents and Their Work. R. W. Thompson, the wide awake and capable manager of a national news bureau in Washington which bears his name, pays a deserving compliment to three worthy scribes when he says: "At present the race has only three traveling correspondents who are giving their entire time to the work. These are Charles Stewart, Horace D. Slatter and George F. King. "They are masters of the reporting art, and their matter is in constant demand by the great dalles of the southland. They make a specialty of handling the big meetings, conferences, etc, in which the most prominent Negro ministers, teachers and business factors take part, and the white editors realize that only through such well informed and widely acquainted colored writers as Stewart, Slatter and King can they secure the facts they desire. "These faithful servitors make a living at the reportorial calling, but are far from being compensated in proportion to their true worth. But for them few of our men and fewer of our helpful movements would have and a book in in the gallery of fame." STUDIOUS YOUNG PEOPLE ON LITERARY PROGRAM Concord Literary Circle Holds Splendid Meeting—Miss Wade Speaks. The first meeting for the new year of the Concord Literary circle in Brooklyn was held on Thursday evening, Jan. 12. Walter K. Taylor, president of the organization, presided in his usual palstaking way. Much interest was manifested in the exercises on the part of the young people, as the program was rendered in toto by young men and women of the grammar and high schools, the principal speaker being a young teacher. The paper read by Miss Rebecca F. Martin, a former student of Hampton institute, was thoughtful, instructive and well written. Miss Martin, who has resided in Brooklyn since leaving Hampton a few years ago, has made good use of her time. She is studious, ambitions and self reliant. Her discourse aroused much enthusiasm on account of the practical truths woven into its literary construction. Miss Sadie O. Jackson and Miss Georgia Cook, both bright and promising young women, each readered pleasing vocal solos. Miss Jackson is an aspirant to the medical profession. She will first take the regular professional course for trained nurses. Miss Cook is very skillful in music, art work and other subjects which require time and thought to perfect. Mr. McDonald also contributed to the musical program. Miss Blanche M. Wade, the speaker of the evening, is a product of the public, high and teachers' training schools of Brooklyn. She is regarded as one of the most studious young teachers connected with the school system. She attracted wide attention in school circles before her graduation from the "girls' high school. 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Harris toward the fund which has already been started for the erection of a suitable building for Y. M. C. A. work among Afro-Americans in this city. The announcement of the gifts was made at a meeting in Old Fellows' hall, on State street, at which a stereo-option address on "The Worldwide Work of" the Young Men's Christian Association" was delivered by L. Wilbur Messer, general secretary of the Chicago association. At the close of this address Mr. Rosenwald and Mr. Harris announced their proposals. It was particularly appropriate, Mr. Rosenwald pointed out in announcing his gift, that in a movement of this kind one of the leaders should be a Jew. A race which has suffered centuries of persecution, he said, should show practical sympathy for a people but recently released from actual slavery and now trampled on every side by race prejudice and actual if not nominal social ostracism. In making the gifts through the Y. M. C. A. the two men said they had distinct purposes in view. They feel that the Y. M. C. A. is the organization best fitted to fight the evils that exist among the colored people themselves, for the Y. M. C. A. not only provides its members with healthy sports and amusements, but affords them opportunities for moral and religious advancement. Although the two offers are equal in their amounts, they differ to some extent as to their terms, and that of Mr. Rosewald is not confined to Chicago, but is extended to every city of the United States where Negroes evince enough race spirit to raise a part of the sum necessary to erect a building. His offer to Chicago is of $25,000 on condition that $75,000 more is raised by popular subscription. This same offer holds good to every other city in America. The time set for raising the $75,000 by Mr. Rosenwald is five years. Mr. Harris' offer is of $25,000 for a Chicago building, provided that $125,000 is raised within six months. Taking these two offers together, the local Y. M. C. A. has decided to attempt to raise $150,000. Fifty thousand dollars of this will come from Mr. Rosenwald and Mr. Harris, $50,000 will be raised among the Negroes of Chicago, and the remalder will be sought from the general public. In addressing the meeting, at which were present upward of 500 representative Afro-Americans, Mr. Rosenwald said: This, as you know, is the season which is proclaimed to be the season of peace on earth and goodwill to men. It sounds fine, and I do not believe there could be a better work to than that one, but I am afraid up to this time it has been only an ideal. You probably imagine that the colored people are the only people who don't get their rights, but if it is any consolation to you I want to say to you that there are white people who suffer a great deal more. The Jewish race, which dates back thousands of years and, like yours, dates back to a time when they were known to be in slavery, has been persecuted and legislated against in all countries of the world since the beginning of time. In Russia today the Jews are persecuted in a way that you would not believe. It is not a question of color, but of religion. And when these people have suffered for thousands of years you ought not to feel very badly at the progress you have made in that thirty or forty years. You have got a great deal more to hope for than the Jews of the world have had since the time they were in slavery. You would probably be surprised to know that there are clubs in Chicago, representing what you might call the best type of citizenship, that do not admit Jews to membership, although one of them is called a club of university men. I do not want you to feel I have an ax to grind because I couldn't get in. Even if they admitted Jews I am not a university man. 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The Southwestern Christian Advocate says American politics stand a chance of being purified and the political bosses displaced just in proportion as the American voter becomes independent and will not be delivered by the dictation of any political machine or party. OMRI AND AHAB Sunday School Lesson for Jan. 22, 1911 Specially Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT-1 Kings 16:15-33. Mem- ory: Verges 20. GOLDEN TEXT-"Righteousness Exaltheth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people."-Prov. 14:34 TIME-Omri religned 12 years from B. C. 836 (or $83) to 925 (or $82). Abah, his son, from B. C. 825 (or $84). (861). PLACE-They were kings of Israel, with their capital at Samaria. In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel. Omri was the general of Israel's army in the unsettled and troublous times that followed Bana's reign. Before his call to be king we know nothing about him. He was the sixth king of Israel, and founded the fourth dynasty, which lasted sixty years, with four kings. When first brought to notice he was fighting for his country against the Philistines at Gibbethon. Another general named Timlil was put forward as king, and there was war for several years between these two warriors. Finally Omri had full possession of the kingdom. His first work was to choose a better site for his capital, for Tirzah had doubled been injured in the siege, and its location was not the best for defense. He bought the hill Samaria for his capital. This choice proved his sagacity as a general and statesman. The superior strategic position of Samaria; a conical hill standing 400 feet above the base of the broad valley, is evidenced by the long siege which it endured, and the stout resistance which it offered to the armies of Sargon. Omril wrought evil. We are not told the particulars of Omril's sin, but Mlcah says: "For the statutes of Omril are kept." "We cannot doubt that these statutes of Omril were measures adopted for more completely isolating the people of Israel from the services of the house of the Lord at Jerusalem, and of perpetuating—perhaps of increasing—their idolatous practices." Men thought him rich and prosperous, but God looks on the heart and not on outward appearances. The retribution for Omir's course did not come all at once for the nation, but the seeds of ruin were coming up like uapas trees. Ahab, the son of Omir, followed his father Omir in his military traditions and prowess; but still more in the idolatrous tendencies, the debased morality, the alliance with heathen nations, the neglect of true religion, the downward course toward ruin, which characterized Omir's reign. Instead of being a positive, creative force for good, he sailed with the downward tide, as a boat without engine or rower down the rapids of Niagara toward the falls. "It takes live fish to swim up stream." "A boy's will is the wind's will." Ahab "was a man not destitute of ability, not devoid of patriotism, not wanting in courage, at times not unkingly, but perfectly Indifferent to the obligations under which he lay as ruler of a nation which God had taken into covenant with himself." He was egotistical, covetous, selfish, cruel, the worst of Israel's evil kings. He took to wife Jezebel, the daughter of Ethbal. "The shadow of Queen Jezebel falls dark for many years over the history of Israel and Judah. She was one of those masterful, indomitable, implacable women who, when fate places them in exalted power, leave a terrible mark on the annals of nations. What the Empress Irene was in the history of Constantinople, or the 'Shewolf of France' in that of England, or Catherine de Medici in that of France, that Jezebel was in the history of Palestine. Jezebel stands out on the page of sacred history as the first supporter of religious persecution. Such fannatelm is a frequent concomitant of guilt. She is the authentic authoress of priestly inquisitions. If no king so completely "sold himself to work wickedness" as Ahab, it was because "Jezebel his wife stirred him up." He went and served Baal, and worshipped him. The downward course of religion is marked if not measured by the fact that while Solomon allowed his heathen wives to worship their gods, but did not join in the worship, Ahab rejected Jehovah by joining his wife in worshiping the idol. It is of the utmost importance to avoid false friendships and companionship with the bad. Every power for good in true friendship is a power for evil in the false. Our environment, the persons with whom we come in contact, especially if we admire them, are among the most potent factors for good or evil in our lives. A great deal of evil comes from false friendship. The danger is doubly great because it comes under the guise of friendliness—a wolf in sheep's clothing. 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Under the leadership of Mr. Callis the association hopes to complete plans for the purchase and equipment of a very suitable lome. International secretary, J. E. Moore-lanp, is expected to be here after the 20th to confer with the Board relative to the proposed plan. If the present plans are successful the remodeled buildings will be three stories in height, containing reading room, reception room, pool and billiard room, bowling alley, shooting gallery, gymnasium, and an assembly hall. The membership at present is 142. A very enthusiastic membership meeting was held on Thursday, January 12 and the outlook for the future is very promising. Dr. Brown Wedded Miss Mamie A. Wiggins, of Brooklyn, N. Y., was married to Dr. Harry F. Brown, of this city on January 14, 1911, at the home of her mother, Mrs. H. Wiggins Nelson, 1341 E. 18th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. The ceremony was perforated by Rev H. W. Allen, of Brooklyn. Only the members of the immediate family witnessed the marriage. Dr. Brown is the son of Mrs. Annie E. Brown, the evangelist. Dr. and Mrs. Brown are now at their home, 1501 Presstman St. Entertained At Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Parker, of Druid Hill avenue entertained at dinner Sunday Bishop Levi J. Coppo, Rev. and Mrs. D. G. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Allen and Mr. Clarence Allen, of Washington, D. C. and Miss Blanche Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gray, of 1512 Montrose street, entertained a number of their friends on Thursday, January 12th. The evening was very enjoyablely spent, after which the guests were ushered into the dining room where a sumptuous repast was served. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. Walter Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. George T. Brent, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. R. Callis and Mr. George Williams, Jr. The Oratorio Of St. Paul To Be Presented At Bethel Church. We are sure the music lovers of this city will miss a treat if they fail to attend the Oratorio of St. Paul, which will be given by the choir of Bethel A. M. E. Church, next Monday night. The choir has been augmented by a number of the best singers in Baltimore, and will consist of one hundred voices. Rehearsals have been going on for sometime, and if Prol. John W. Brown fails in bringing the choruses up to the point of the very highest efficiency it will not be because he has not faithfully drilled them in every part This is but one of the many features of the opening of (New) Bethel Church in its present location, which will be a treat to the people of Baltimore. Entertainod. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Milligan of Green Spring Valley entertained the following ministers at tea on Tuesday, January 17 at their home. Rev. M. J. Naylor, District Superintendent, Rev. Wm. A. Brown and Rev. R. A. Green, alter which the guests were accompanied by, the hostess to the Green Spring M. E. Chuich, where the District Superintendent held the fourth quarterly conference. The conference was well attended and the reports were all satisfactory. At the close of the conference a committee of ladies served all present with refreshments and coca, which was heartily enjoyed. The pastor Rev. R. A. Green called for the attention of those present and a small token of appreciation was presented to the District Superintendent, Rev. Naylor, by the Sunday School superintendent, Mr. S. S. Oliver in the behalf of the church. Mrs. Eugene Lilly is confined to her home, 1320 Riggs avenue, in an attack of la gripe. 50 Years Wedding Anniveary Mr. and Mrs. Israel Tucker, of Cockeysville, Md., celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage on Thursday, January 12th at the home of their son, Mr. Joseph Tucker, of Foot's Hill. A large number of relatives and friends to the number of about sixty were present and spent an enjoyable evening. The couple were presented with a purse containing $25.00 and a number of presents. Rev. P. O. Bundick, their pastor, was present and delivered a fine address. Revival At Asbury Church A successful revival is being conducted at Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington street and Rogers avenue by Rev. W H. Dean, pastor of the Jackson street. Methodist Episcopal Churdh, Lynchburg, Va. There were about 50 converts during the week. Rev. C. Gilmore Cummings is pastor of the church. This note comes to bring hearty congratulations to the Afro-American upon the marked increase of business efficiency, growth of circulation and in influence such as compelled the selection of more commodius head-quarters. May you continue to increase. Flourishing Church One of the most flourishing churches in the country is St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Fremont street, opposite Pennsylvania avenue. The church has 2500 members and is probably one of the largest colored Catholic congregations in the country. Besides the regular work of the church, a school with over 300 pupils is maintained. Rev. [.]. Nally is the pastor in charge, with Revs. Benedict Favard and Harry Kane as assistants. Mr. Johnson Explains. Dear Friends, especially those of Ames Church, as there a great many rumors in regard to my resigning the leadership of Ames Choir. I desire to make this explanation: September 8, 1910 I received from the pastor the appointment as leader of his choir. After having an interview with the members present I found that the choir was badly arranged. I tried in vain to induce the pastor to -reorganize those whom I found there as songsters, each attempt being a failure. Soemingly, the pastor would always go adverse to what I would ask. The so-called choir being in a rude state, naturally went to pieces, as there was no established rules to govern it. I addressed a letter to the pastor kindly asking him to reorganize the choir as conditions were growing bad and make rules to govern same, from which I received no reply. At my last rehearsal I was very much surprised to find the pastor coming in and stating to the members after a few remarks, if they were dissatisfied with their leader or organist, that either of them could or would be removed in order to satisfy them. I was dumbfounded for it was something I did not expect, it being in adverse to what I had asked him to do. It caused considerable contention among those present. A member of the would-be choir, who never put in his appearance at rehearsals until 9 30 or 10 P. M., said "I haven't learned anything since Mr. Johnson's been here" (regardless of what had been taught). One other gentleman, who was one of the committee on music, but not a member of Ames, whom I suspended for misconduct, stated that he had sent a letter to the pastor telling him that he thought I was not competent to lead a choir. I readily yielded to his request although I could not satisfy myself that he was doing the right thing. As he had appointed me to the office I think he should have given me his support. I do not call it a square deal to remove one who comes to you with good recommendation and is approved by the proper ones, simply to satisfy a few persons whom you know are in the wrong. I think if the choir leader was to be selected by the songsters, he or she should have been passed upon by the songsters and not the Stewards. Submitted to those whom it may concern. Respectfully. WM. II. JOHNSON. Ex-Leader of Ames Choir. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. THE ATLANTIC PLEASURE SOCIAL WILL HOLD THEIR SECOND SERIES OF DANCES JEROME B. (GOOGY) ROBINSON who resigned Wednesday as manager of the barber shop of Walter Langley, 445 Druid Hill avenue. It is said that he will become manager of a big oyster house at Canton. By his admirers. A Service of Sacred Song And Reading will be presented on Sunday evening, Jan. 22nd, at 7:45 P.M., at Metropolitan M. E. church. Mrs. France E. Preston, of Detroit, Michigan, Reader. Rev. John A. Holmes, Pastor. Mr. James Harris, Pres. of the League. To Hold Another Meeting. Another meeting of all the colored federal employees in the city will be held at the Ellis' Hall, Hoffman street, near Druid Hill avenue, on Sunday, January 22nd, at 3,30 P.M. John P. Forrester, President. Wm. H. Stanley, Sec'y. 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 $25. Three story house 1100 block Argyle avenue, dice $2000. Three story house 1100 block North Carey street, price $1350. Also houses in 1200, 1500, 1700, 1800 and 2100 and 2200 blocks Druid 1111 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. JAS. C. HAWKINS FIRE INSURANCE Rents Collected and Loans Negotiated. C. & P., St. Paul 3568-Y Trained Nurse and Registered Midwife Cases attended to with or without doctor. 1626 Druid Hill Ave. French taught to colored persons by a FRENCH UNIVERSITY graduate. Terms; moderate. Success assured. Excellent opportunity of learning this beautiful and useful language which has been so long attainable only to white people. Address L. H., care Alto-American Leeger, G28 N. Entaw St. B. P. BOND. R. C. 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Scott, of 243 Arlington avenue last week. ..AT THE GALILEAN FISHERMEN AUDITORIUM.. 411 West Biddle Street. The Misses Eva and W. Wilson, of 1909 Etting street gave a dance last Thursday evening. Mrs. George R. Taylor of 1300 Division street returned home last Friday from Philadelphia where she has been spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barney. Mrs. Annie E. Pullman, who has been quite, sick for the past two weeks is able to be out again. METROPOLITAN M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL On Thursday Evening, January 26th, 1911, in the Sunday School Auditorium, Orchard St., Near Druid Hill Ave. The cast will include the following: Misses Lavinia Henson, Rosetta Nias, Violet G. Hemsley, Florence Purviance, Alese Cooper, Lillian M. Hebron, Elizabeth Jackson, and Messrs. Robert Smith, Samuel Palmer and James Rideout. Miss Lizzie Wheeler, of 631 George street, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams, Miss Louise Ringgold, of Atlantic City and Mrs. Olive B. Lee. Rev. John A. Holmes, Minister. George A. Owens, Supt. L. Ellsworth Toomey, Instructor. CARDS OF ADMISSION, 15 CENTS. Mr. Richard Mitchell, of Easton, Md., has returned home after a visit to this city as the guest of Mrs. Sadie-Wilson and daughter Edna, of 1313 Jefferson street. ...At Sharp Street Memorial M. [E. Church... Under the auspices of the Baby Association, for the benefit of the Carnegie Fund for Morgan College. Special feature each night. Don't fail to to see the beautiful costumes worn by the different nations and our Famous Indian Tent, with a representation from the Big Sioux Tribe. Mrs. Jennie Ross, Pres. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor. Miss Louisa Wicks, of the Green Spring Valley spent Sunday in this city. Come join the Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club in the Baby Voting Contest and Reception at Galilean Fishermen Hall, Friday evening, February 10th. Mr. Wm. D. Whittington, of 519 Bloom street is confined to his bed with the la grippe. Program For The Week of Jan. 22d. Mrs. Annie C. Williams entertained a few friends on Monday evening of this week. Among those present were Mrs. Rachrel Bushner of Cleveland, Ohio, and daughter, Enuna, and Miss Annie Herbert. Mrs. Louisa Coe is confined to her home at 612 Cornell street with a severe case of pneumonia. Grace Presbyterian Church, Rev. W. Edward Williams Wednesday evening, January 25th, at 8 o'clock Ames Memorial M. E. Church, Rev. D. D. Turpeau. Thursday evening, January 28, at 8 o'clock Miss Buelah V. Robinson, of Halthrope has returned from a pleasant trip to Washington. D. C., where she was the guest of her aunt Mrs.-Kebecca Ayers. Scripture Reading.....Mr. Geo. B. Murphy Prayer.....Dr. D. G. Hill Chorus—"They That Sow in Tears"—Holy City...Choral Society Remarks.....Mr. Mason A. Hawkins Address.....Mr. John W. Woodhous Double Chorus.....Choral Society Kerr's Orchestra will be at its best at the Baby Voting Contest and Reception, February 10th, at Galilean Fishermen Hall. Mrs. Mary A. Deane, of Courtlane street is slowly recovering from a severe case of pneumonia. Address ..... Mr. J. K. Paul Brock Chorus ..... Choral Society "List! The Cherubic Host" "Great and Marvellous" - Holy City Mrs. Janie Cabinasss, and Mrs. Mrs. Ella Lee, both of Washington, and Miss Ella Smith, of New York, spent a few days as the guest of Mrs. J. H. Ross, of 2047 Division street during the dedication of the New Bethel Church. Address.....Mr. Harry T. Pratt Solo and Chorus..Miss Constantia B. Brown and Choral Society From Goundod's "Galia" Friday evening, Jan. 27th, 8 o'clock Madison St. Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr. L. Z. Johnson Miss Etta Fuller, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is visiting her friends Miss Sadie R. Henry, aud Mrs. Jennie H. Brooks, of 302 N. Pine street. Office: Mt. Ver. 2338-Y COAL AND WOOD Residence: Mt. Ver. 1837 PHONE OR WRITE We are now furnishing at the lowest market rates many of our private families and institutions with Clean High-grade coal, 2240 lbs to the ton guaranteed. Why not let us supply you? Is your baby working for a prize in the Voting Contest for February 10th, at Galilean Fishermen Hall? It not see any member of the Eva Jennifer Neighborhood Club. SMITH BROTHERS OFFICE AND YARD 542-46 UNION STREET Retailed Orders Delivered. Mrs. Benjamin T. Tanner, wife of Bishop Tanner, of Philadelphia was the guest of Mrs. Mary F. Handy, of 1341 N. Carey street, Monday. Mrs. Mary Deshields, who has been ill at her home, 638 George St. is improving. 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. Will Of Mr. George T. Bowen. The will of the late George T. Bowen, the caterer, gives all of his property to the widow, Martha Ann Bowen. Should she marry again she will only receive her portion that the law guarantees her of the testator had died inestate, the children of the testator being given the remainder. Philip Bartley Watts was was named executor without bond. We assure our many patrons one of the greatest musical treats of the season. Extensive rehearsals 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 S.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. Mrs. Clarena H. Pendleton, wife of Attorney Pendleton has returned to her home, 1828 Druid Hill ave. from Johns Hopkins Hospital and is doing well For Pure Drugs—go to Fennell's Pharmacy Biddle St. and Druid Hill Ave. Wishing all A Happy New Year, T. G. MARSHALL, 535 DOLPHIN STREET. 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. 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