The Afro-American

--- VOL. XIX NO. 23 NEWS IN BRIEF FROM THE CAPITAL OF THE NATION GRAND MASTER E. H. MORRIS DID NOT PLEDGE THE ODD FELLOWS' SUPPORT TO TAFT Odd Fellows' Journal Now Located At The Capital—Dr. S.L. Corrothers On Southern Trip—Will Celebrate The Anniversaries of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass—Mrs. M. Church Terrell to Speak Before Society of Ethical Culture In New York. Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger 1918 11th St. N. W. Washington Washington, Feb. 3.—Mrs. Mary Church Terrell has been invited to deliver an address before the Society for Ethical Culture in New York city of which the famous Dr. Felix Adler is president. This is a distinction conferred upon few members of our race. One of the largest gatherings ever packed into the Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, attended the funeral of Wm. Beckett, the former trustee of the church and for years connected with the Whith House and Congressional Library. William L. Houston, who has opened law offices in this city since his retirement as grand master of Odd Fellows, denies the published statement that Grand Master Morris pledged the support of 750,000 Odd Fellows to President Taft, when he in company with other prominent Odd Fellows called at the White House a few days ago. The Odd Fellows' Journal is to be located at 1844 U street, N.W., in the office of the Goins Printing Company. Mr. Slaughter may resume his position at the Agricultural branch of the Government Printing Office. Lieutenant-Colonel T. G. Steward, a former chaplain in the Army,spoke yesterday to the student body of Howard University on "Our Civilization." The Mu-So-Lit Club will celebrate the anniversaries of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass on next Friday evening. Prof. J. M. Gregory of Howard University will deliver an eulogy on Lincoln, and Prof. E. C. Williams, of the m. street High School, will analyze the life and character of Douglass. Chief W. R. Griffin, of the Washington Division of True Reformers is preparing to carry a large delegation to Richmond to the special convention of the Order. The movement to consolidate the six auditorships in the Treasury Department one office, will not succeed in the near future, it appears, and that means that Ralph W. Tyler will continue as fourth auditor for the Navy. Owing to pressure of diplomatic work in connection with the Haitian boundary dispute, the trip of the Haitian Minister, M. Paulus Sannon, has been indefinitely postponed. The death of Bishop Bunny during spring in John Hurst at Kanas city, was another factor in the postponement. Major Arthur Brooks, confidential assistant to President Taft at the White House; has tendered his resignation as drill master of the Colored High School Cadets. It has been stated that back of Major Brooks' effort to quit as instructor of the cadets is a series of annoyances to which he has been subjected by a member of the Board of Education, who, it is said, has become miffed because of the Major's retusal, to approach the Pr sident in behalf of the members bodily assault. Mr. Brooks has been the commanding officer of the District National Guard, and is considered one of the most capable military tacticians in the country. John C. Gilmer, State Librarian of West Virginia and editor of the Charleston Advocate, was in the city Sunday. Piloted by R. W. Thompson. MRS. MARY CHURCH TERRELL. son, the well-known correspondent, Mr. Gilmer visited a number of prominent citizens and leading officials. FOR STRONGER UNION AMONG CHURCHES Bishops of Various Colored Methodist Churches To Meet and Discuss Union Project. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Mobile, Ala., Feb. 2—With the idea of bringing about organic union, the bishops of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, the African Methodist Episcopal church and the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church will meet here, beginning next Thursday, to discuss plans for the same. The semi-annual sessions of the council of bishops of each denomination will also be held to consider business matters pertaining to each church. Organic union of the several colored Methodist bodies has long been desired by prominent churchmen, who force the great strength and prestige it would give to colored Methodism. Though the policies of the church are alike in every particular, the great obstacle seems to be the selection of a name for the proposed union. Though the question of union has been discussed for many years, the first step for the union of the three denominations was taken at a meetheld in Washington three years ago. While a basis for organic union was not agreed upon, it was decided to use a common nymnal, and that any minister desiring to leave one of the three bodies to join another must have his credentials signed by a bishop of the church he is leaving before he can be admitted to the body with which he is trying to ally himself. A Bank Porter Invents Machine To Oil and Wax Floors. Muskogee, Okla., February 2-Arthr McCaulley, who has been a porter at the Guaranty Bank, has invented a machine that will oil and wax floors. McCaulley concludes with the idea about a question of the idea and waxing floors at the bank. He contended o machine that would do the work and has secured a patent on theame. A number of white men have offered to put the invention on the market. The Union Industrial Association, an organization of colored business men, has brought a third interest in the invention, and will put up all the necessary money to place the invention on the market. TO RAISE $10,000 FOR Y. M. C. A. Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 2—A movement has been started here to take $10,000 to push the work of the Colored Y. M. C. A. B. F. Lee, Jr., secretary of the Armstrong Association; Rev. C. A. Tindley of Mt. Calvary Church, Dr. McDonal and others are arguing the project. LEDGER TIME TOO SHORT FOR NATIONAL EXPOSITION. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE HOLD ANNUAL MEETING Decided That The Time Is Too Short To Make Negro Exposition A Success—Congress Has Not Yet Made An Appropriation—Next Meeting Will Be In Little Rock, Ark—Advises The Holding Of Local Celebration In Churches And County And State Fairs. Special to the Atro-American Ledger. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., January 31. The Executive Committee of the National Negro Business League, held its midwinter session at Tuskegee Institute Ala., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The members of the Committee are: J. C. Napier, Chairman, Nastville; J. E. Bush, Little Rock, Ark.; S. E. Courtney, M. D. Boston; S. A. Fatterson, Greenfield, Ohio; W. W. L. Taylor, Richmond, Va.; F. D. Patterson, Greenfield, Ohio; J. B. Bell, Houston, Texas; J. C. Thomas, New York City; J. C. Jackson, Lexington, Ky.; M. J. M. Lewey, Pensacola, Fla.; Robert C. Owens, Los Angeles, Cal.; K. E. Jones, New Orleans, La. Ex-Officio: Booker T. Washington, President, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Chas. Banks, First Vice President, Mound Bayou, Miss; Emmett J. Scott, Corresponding Secretary, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; Gilbert C. Harris, Treasurer, Boston, Mass. During the three days sessions many important matters dealing with the strengthening of the national organization were considered. Among other things, it was decided to hold the next meeting of the National Negro Business League at Little Rock, Arkansas August 1918 and 1919. Messico Sapio A. Jones, President of Arkansas State Negro Business League, and William Alexander of the Local Negro Business League of Little Rock, met with the committee in the discussion of plans for the entertainment of the delegates. The Little Rock committees are already at work, and have matters well in hand for the approaching meeting. Probably the most important matter and of general interest to the public, discussed, was the celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the freedom of the Negro people of the United States. At Louisville in 1899, a resolution was passed by the National Negro Business League providing for the holding of a National Exposition to commemorate this event. It will be recalled that at the instance of officers of the National Negro Business League bills were last year introduced in the Senate and House Representatives of the Negro Congress for providing for the appointment of a commission to devise way and means for holding such exposition. These bills were not passed at the last session of Congress, because they were brought up under a suspension of the rules and at a time when they required a two-thirds majority, and are still pending. The Executive Committee after frankly discussing all phases of the matter, unanimously came to the conclusion that in view of the short time that remains, it would probably be impossible to hold a National Exposition, such as was planned, that would reflect credit upon the race or show in any adequate way the progress which has been made in the Negro people's their freedom. For this reason, the Memoranda which follow were unanimously adopted by the Executive Committee, and the sage counselured therein are earnestly recommended to the consideration of the Negro people throughout the United States namely: "The committee advises the holding of local celebrations, in churches, schools; societies and other organizations, and also suggests that wherever possible the county or state should be the unite of organization instead of the THE INTEREST O AY, FEBRUARY 4, BISHOP GEORGE W. CLINTON. local community. It also advises that wherever possible efforts be made to secure, city, county or state aid to carry out the plans of the local committee." MAY SUCCEED BISHOP GRANT Bishop George W. Clinton Being Mentioned as Member of Jeannes and Slater Fund. (Special to the Afro-American.) Washington, Feb. 6—Bishop George W. Clinton of Charlotte, N. O., and one of the most influential members of the A.M. Zion Church, was in the city this week on business connected with his church. Bishop Clinton's name is being mentioned in educational circles in connection with the yacancy on the Board of Trustees of the Jeannes' and Slater School Fund caused by the death of Bishop Abram Grant. MR. BROWN GETS JOB. Appointed Deputy Psysecuting Attorney in Indianapolis. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 2—Mr. Joseph K. Brown has been appointed a deputy prosecuting attorney for this city by Prosecuting Attorney Brown. He was educated at Howard University, Virginia Union University and the Detroit College of Law, and has been practicing here for more than a year. TO HONOR LANGSTON. World Place Oil Painting of Famous Virginia Barrister in Howard University Special to the Aero-American Ledger. Washington, Feb. 2—A number of prominent residents here have started a movement to raise subscriptions for an oil painting of late Congressman John Mercer Langston, of Virginia, the same to be being in Howard University. My Langston was at one time clear of the law department of the university, and his widow is now living in a residence near the university. Mr. Langston was graduated from Oberlin College, and was one of the few colored men to receive a collegiate training before he graduated. A colored man that ever represented Virginia in the National House of Representatives. Leaves Bulk of His Estate To: Paul Quinn College. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 1AThe will of the late Bishop Abraham Grant which has been admitted to probate here, bequeaths the bulk of his property to Paul Quinn College, of which he was formerly president, and Payne Theological Seminary, Wi伯force. O., of which school he was formerly president of the board of trustees. Bequests are also made to his brother and sister, a number of superannuated ministers, and $1,000 is given to Mrs. J. Campbell Beckett, of Philadelphia, whom the dead prelate and his wife raised. The estate is valued at $35,000 and Rev. John Hurst, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church, is the executor. THE "COLONEL" WRITES ABOUT THE GOOD BISPOP WHO DIED LAST WEEK AND WHO HAD DONE SO MUCH FOR HIS CHURCH AND THE RACE. Not Long Ago Bishop Grant asked: "Midnight What Are You Going To Say about Me When I am Dead?" These Words were Uttered in October at the North Missouri Conference and are Still Ringing In My Ears. COL. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Fort Worth, Tex.—"Midnight what are you going to say about me when I am dead? I want to know because it will not be very long." These words are ringing in my ears today as I sit down to write to you. They were the words of Bishop A. Grant, directed to me last October at the meeting of the North Missouri Conference held in St. Charles, Mo. It was early last week that the whole country was notified through the papers using the Associated Press, that Bishop Grant had died, and it was then I felt called upon to perform this task. Did I say task? No it is not a task, it is not a pleasure, and now what it is I am not able to say, because in the death of Bishop Grant I realize that I have lost a friend, one who was dear to me, one who loved me and I loved him. I am not able to say much, because as I sit down to write these lines my eyes are filled with tears. I cannot write. Two men have died in the last 12 months, yes, three of them and I am not able to write about them. Bishop Lampton, John W. Strauther and Bishop Grant. Long since Bishop Grant through his own life has said: "I have lived well yesterday, let tomorrow do its worse." You see he had lived for his race, and for the cause which he represented. To my mind he was one of the greatest men of the country, as well as of the race, and his place will not be filled. No every man must fill his own place in this world. Some may be an improvement on another, yet he cannot just exactly fill his place. Born a slave in Florida, and in an ox-cart at that young Grant, had a mission in this world. No one could see it in him as a slave, but after his emancipation God laid hands on him, and started him on a mission in the world. He befriended the African Methodist Episcopal church and worked by step. He made his work in the Lone Star State, the place where I am today, and where he was laid to rest last Sunday. Back in the eighties the ministers of Texas recognized in Elder Grant a leader of men, and in 1888 at the General Conference held in Indianapolis, he was elected one of the Bishops of the A. M. E. Church and assigned to the state that loved him so dearly. Texas, then he served Florida and Georgia. The First Episcopal District, embracing New England, New York, New Jersey and the Philadelphia conferences. Then he made a trip to Africa for his church, served over the Fourth District which was Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and other places, next found him in charge of the Fifth District, which was a district at the time half of the death. He has preided on the half of the whole church, and in addition to this he has brought thousands of people into the church, was a man who desired to learn, and was a close student. He found it necary to study and did not fail to consult those who were posted, those who knew. It was this that had men to do with making Bishop Grant a great in. n. I join with the whole country in mourning the death of a great man. He is no more. He has lived out his time, and is now reaping the rest promised to laborers. I feel here as one has said: "I never can stand above the bier and see The seal of death sat on some well-loved, faced. But that I think—One more to wel- come When I shall cross the intervening space Between this land, and that one Over; There; One more to make the strange beyond seem fair." Thus closes the chapter of Bishop Grant's earthly career. He will ever live in the hearts of the people in this country. I have been going a little since I wrote to you the last time. I was in Little Rock, and I went from there directly to Texarkan, Ark. I had in mind to go to a number of other places, but was suffering from the hurt sustained on that train which turned over before Christmas. It has been giving me lots of trouble, and my doctors think that I will have to eventually suffer from the hurt, suffering some little bit, but must get well soon. I spent a few days at Mr. and Mrs. Matthes. They were glad to see me and made me feel like I was one of their own family. They made me welcome, and cared for me, while there. Rev. J. M. Harris was nice as could be. I had the pleasure of going to a concert to hear Clarence F. White and Maude Mume Cuney Hare. That young man can just make a fiddle talk. I listened to that moan, and I could not keep from crying. He is truly an artist and is making his way to the front face. I would like to have more to say to you about him, but time will not permit it. Then in addition to this I have not met Mrs. Hare before, but I have met Mrs. Hare, and I business when it comes to playing a piano. May she live long and do much in her direction. They did not have a large crowd to hear them. They deserve packed houses wherever they go. Well I stopped over in Sherman for a day, to on this place, where I found many friends looking for me. Mr. N. T. Wallis, the dentist looked upon me like I was his own brother. I wish you could have seen him. He had a grill all over his face, and when I learned the cause I could not blame him. His wife presented him with a fine boy Saturday morning, Dec. 24. I was happy Christmas present. I was hoping to have him become a dentist. You see Dr. Wallis is one of the finest dentists in this country regardless to race or color. He represents some to the race. Then I walked down the street and met my old friend. R. C. Houston, Jr., and he was smiling too. I could not understand just why he was wearing a "Gold Dust Twin" smile on his face, but upon investigation I found that his wife had presented him with a little boy also. This little fellow came into the world Jan. 5. Houston has contributed much to the race. I am delighted to see this going on. I will be back here again and will have the pleasure of telling you about the fine school building, and then I am going to tell you about the National Sunday School Congress and Chataquua. Send all mail for me to 257 S. Scott Mobile, Ala. Hagstown, Md., Feb. 1, Rev. C. H. Murray, presiding eder of the Hagerstown District, held his last quarterly conference for this year on Friday night of last week, and preached on Sunday. On Monday he was entertained at the re-idence of Mr. Wm. E. Carey, by the Golden Rod Circle of which M. Mae Pindar is president. Rev. Murray was the recipient of several handsome presents, among them an umbrella by the Ste. cardresses. Mrs. Mildred Wilson, is improving after a severe illness. The members and friends of the Second Christian church gave a donation party to Mr. Frisby Thompson, who was beil in for sometime. POCOMOKE HAPPENINGS Stewards' Had Charge of The Services On Last Sunday. Special to the Afro-American Ledger.] Pocomoke City, Jan. 31.—The Stewards of St. John's A. M. E. Church had charge of the services on Sunday, and the Rev. J. S. Collins preached a very excellent sermon at the morning service. A "Queen's" Entertainment was given at St. John's Church, Monday evening, under the direction of Mrs. Araminta Holmes. The Southern Cornet Band furnished the music. Mrs. Dr. O'Connell, organizer of the Ladies' Home Missionary Society of the Delaware Conference of the M. E. Church, and organized a branch of the society here. There was quite a large attendance. After the meeting refreshment was served, Mrs. Hannah Dix, Mrs. Mary Banks, and Mr. John Gunby, Sr. and wife are on the sick list. Mr. James Garner is improving. Rev Collins has gone to Crisfield. NEW YORK ROCKED BY EXPLOSION DYNAMITE EXPLODES ON PIER. Railroad Cars and Vessels Blown to Atoms. Seventy thousand pounds of dynamite exploded from some unknown cause on a Jersey City pier. Two tugs alongside, much of the pier and about 30 men working near by were blown to atoms. The blast jarred Manhattan Island and the Jersey shore as far as Long Branch, 45 miles distant. Estimates of the dead reach 50 or more, and the wounded number hundreds, many of them fatally hurt. Skyscrapers in New York rocked, ferryboats were almost blown over, thousands of windows smashed, and panic seized the crowds in many places. Many believed an earthquake had occurred. The property damaged is estimated at millions. New York.—A cargo of dynamite, 40 tons of it, in transit from a freight car to the hold of a lighter moored at pier No. 7, Communipaw, N. J., let go at just one minute past moon Wednesday, 150 yards south of the Jersey City terminal of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, and in the widespread ruin that followed seven men are known to have been killed, seven more are missing, hundreds were wounded and varying reports leave from 15 to 20 more unaccounted for. Thirty-two seems to be a conservative estimate of the dead, and property damage will hardly fall below $750,000. The cause of the explosion is variously attributed to the dropping of a case of dynamite and to a boiler explosion on a boat. Just what was the direct cause probably never will be known. The Jersey Central Terminal was wrecked; three ferryboats in the hills were torn and splintered; lower Manhattan across the river was shaken from the street level to the top of the Singer tower; severe damage was done in Brooklyn and Staten Island and to the immigrant detention station on Ellis Island; the shock was felt at Emityville, Long Island. 35 miles distant, and in New Jersey, at Long Branch, 45 miles away. The damage is so widely scattered that it is impossible as yet to more than roughly estimate it, but in Manhattan alone it is placed at $100,000, on Ellis Island at from $10,000 to $50,000 and in all three-quarters of a million appears to be a fair estimate. Man's Head in Ship's Rigging. The lighter receiving the dynamite — the Katherine W., owned by James Healing, of Jersey City — vanished utterly with her crew of seven men, including the master, Edward Traver. Alongside was the lighter Whistler, which was so badly shattered that she sank with her crew of two, while the Swedish steel harkentine Ingrig was stripped of her rigging and the Ives of two deckhands aboard snuffed out. Fragments of one man's head were found swinging high on a tangled piece of rope. The Katherine W. was tied to the outer end of the pier and a crew of deckhands was unloading a consignment of 50-pound boxes from two freight cars to the lighter when the crash came. One report was to the effect that the explosive was consigned to contractors up the river for blasting along the Palisades; another, that it was bound for Havana. With the explosion, the Katherine W. simply disappeared; not a splinter of her has been found. Only the Whistler's flagpole has been found. The freight car went up in a puff of dust. On the rear deck of the barkentine Ingrild were found a pair of iron trucks. They may be the trucks of the dynamite car or of one of the other four cars standing near that were also torn to bits. Fifty yards back stood another car of dynamite. The explosion ripped the roof off it and broke in the doors but the dynamite itself held true and rested quiescent in its wooden boxes. On board the Ingrid the steel mizzenmast snapped off above the lower yard, and the tangled wreckage came Admiral Sperry Dead. Washington, D. C.—Rear-Admiral Charles S. Sperry, retired, who successfully piloted the United States fleet around the world, in 1908-1909, died at the Naval Medical School Hospital here Wednesday of pneumonia. Spinster Dead at 106. Duluth, Minn.—Miss Victoria Kuschura, aged 106 years, died at the residence of her niece here Wednesday, maintaining clear mental faculties to the last. She was born in Poland in 1804. tumbling about the decks. Every thing abaft the mizzenmast was leveled flat, but the steel plates of the hull held stoutly and showed not even a mark. Pier Ground to Powder. For 100 feet the pier end itself was utterly demolished. The planking seemed to have been ground to powder. The few splinters left were an utterly inadequate account of the bulky substance of girders, planking, cross stays and massive framework of a pier built to uphold locomotives and loaded trains. Over the broken edges twisted the steel rails of track. A steel gondola car on the southernmost track looked like an old hat that had been used by boys for a football. All about were strange freaks on the explosion. One freight car had the roof blown inward as if it had been crushed by a falling boulder, but the sides were undamaged. The iron sheathing of the freight house on pier No. 6, to the north, was pushed inward on the side nearest the explosion and outward on the farther side. In the trainshed of the terminal nearly the whole southern exposure of the glass roof collapsed, showering the passengers with broken glass. One man was struck by a 29-bound fragment and so severely cut that he died. An engineer in a shunting loft commotive was blown from his cab and died of a fractured skull. A tugboat captain was hurled from his wheelhouse and fished out of the water 15 minutes later, swimming about the southern side of the demolished pier. Inside the passenger station there was damage visible everywhere. In New York the terror was intensified by uncertainty. For half an hour nobody knew what had happened or where it had happened. Those in the rocking skyscrapers thought the massed towers above them had been toppled down. Literally acres of glass were broken. Panics All Over City. New York business men who stood at their office windows looking out over the North River at noon saw a puff of yellow dust shoot in the air just below the Jersey Central Terminal and then drift down the wind until it covered the terminal trainshred. The next thing they noticed was that every rooftop in the river seemed to be heading to Communipaw. Turning to the streets below they saw them black with surging thousands. Stenographers and clerks rushed into the street from every door. There were incipient panics here and there throughout the city in business buildings and factories as far north as the Bronx. How many were injured never will be known in full, but the count of those treated in the New York hospitals alone was 100 and in those of Jersey City, Hoboken, Union Hill, and surrounding towns more than double that number. Tragedy in the Shopping District of Philadelphia. Philadelphia.—(Special). — Four persons were crushed to death Monday and seven others injured by a big sign falling at 933 Market street shortly before one o'clock. The sign, 14 feet high and extending 17 feet along the width of the top of the four-story building, was probably loosened by the wind. It crashed down without warning upon the heads of scores of shoppers and pedestrians in the noon-day throngs along that thoroughfare. The sign had been in place from 18 to 25 years. All the dead and injured were passersby. The building is occupied by the Rexford Jewelry Company and was owned by the James Kiernan estate. According to persons connected with the jewelry company the sign had only recently been repainted and examined, and the shorings were reported in good condition. The sign was braced against the cornice. The Rexford store is flanked on each side by higher structures, and it is supposed that the high wind, which sprang up shortly after noon, sweeping down between the higher buildings, caught the sign and tore it from its fastenings. Robbers Loot Bank. Galesburg, Ill. (Special). — After exploding six charges of nitroglycerin and awakening the entire town, a band of bank robbers escaped in an automobile with $2,400 from the Bank of Swan Creek, near here. The robbers cut all wires so that no communication could be had. A posse is in pursuit. Set Back for Woman Suffrage. Lansing, Mich. (Special). — The Michigan legislature by a vote of 55 to 44 defeated the resolution calling for the submission of the question of woman suffrage to the people in November, 1912. The measure required a two-third majority, 61 votes, to pass. Clark for President. Montgomery, Mo. (Special). — Claude H. Ball, who was recently Champ Clark's opponent for Congress, has just returned from a tour through 10 states and declared there is an uprising in the West for Champ Clark for President. Veteran Newspaper Man Dead. South Bethlehem, Pa. — (Special) —David O. Godshalk, editor of the Globe, and one of the oldest newspaper men in this part of the state dled here Sunday, aged 75 years. ELIJAH APPEARS IN ISRAEL Sunday School Lesson for Feb. 5, 1911 Specially Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT-1 Kings 17. Memory Verses 14-16: GOLDEN TEXT—"They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing."— Psa. 34:10 TIME—Ellijah lived during the reigns of Ahab in Israel, and Jehoshaphat in Judah, and their successors B. C. 920-300 (or Assyrians 527-528) LACE—Various places in the kingdom of Israel. He probably first met Ahab in Samaria his capital. Cherthi was a brook in a ravine, flowing into the Jordan on the East. Zarapath was a town in Phoenicia between Tyre and Sidon, Seaports on the Mediterranean. It was a dark day for Israel when Jezebel "set herself, with her husband's tacit connivance, to extirpate the religion of Jehovah from the land of Israel, and to substitute in its place open and avowed paganism—the worship of Ashtoreth and of Baal. Splendid shrines were built, especially one of vast size in the capital; and the rites and ceremonies of the new cult were exhibited on a grand scale, with sensuous accompaniments of all kinds—music, statuary, processions of robed priests, victims, Incense, bands of fanatics worked up to frenzy by religious excitement, and the like." They had "forsaken the covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword." A brave, strong prophet dared to stem the tide alone. And he dared because he knew that God, had commanded him, and stood with him, and worked through him. It is probable that Elijah belonged to the northern kingdom but was living in Gilead, and that the parents of Elijah, or Elijah himself when a young man, had gone from Gallilee to Gilead to escape the persecutions of the Baalites, and its dangerous moral deterioration. Reared amid exalted and solemnizing scenes, the young prophet must have meditated long on the glorious past of his country, and must have been filled with horror as tidings came of the introduction of rankest heathenism, of Jezebel's abominations, the fierce cruelties and reckoning licentiousness of Ahab's idolatrous capital. Indignation burned within him like the flames of Vesuvius or Martinique, till it suddenly burst forth upon the king and his court. The word of the Lord came unto him. In what way we do not know. Perhaps in the ways His word comes to us. Perhaps in more vivid ways. But in either case he became sure that it was God's word. After the announcement of the famine three and a half years slowly passed away before Elijah again appeared before the king. But the silent work of these years was as essential as the announcement. Having taken one course of lessons, God sends Elijah to another school. This was best not only that Elijah might learn other lessons, but in order that he might be safer. Ahab was seeking everywhere for him. But he kept outside of Ahab's dominion. Every town, large or small, required in those times a wall for defense. His first need after his long walk through the famine-striken land would he water. The gift of water to the thirsty is always regarded as a sacred duty in the East. Note the wisdom of this way of becoming acquainted, by asking a simple favor; as Christ asked the Samaritan woman for a drink from the well. As she was going to fetch the water, Elijah called to her, and said: "Bring me a morsel of bread." This too was a modest request. This would have been selfish had not Elijah known that the meal and oil would not fall. The request was also, for the widow, an education in faith. "According to your faith be it done unto you." All through the remaining years of the famine, she would need this training, as day by day she cooked the last visible handful of meal, and used the last drops of the oil. She as a widow may have needed the same faith for years to come. The widow's faith was still further rewarded during Elijah's stay. One day her young son sickened and died. In the bitterness of her grief she cried out upon the prophet, thinking that his presence had directed God's special attention to her house, and his calamity had been sent her in punishment for her sins. Thereupon Elijah carried the lad to his own upper chamber, and stretched himself upon him as if to impart his own vitality, imploring God for his life. And God heard him; the soul returned to the boy's body and he was delivered to his rejoicing mother, who testified eagerly her faith in the prophet as a man of God, and her faith in the divine messages he uttered. Elijah suffered with the people. The reformer, the preacher, must partake of the sufferings of those whom he would help. Like Christ, he must be "tempted like as we are, yet without sin." He must gain the victory in the same kind of battles, and learn lessons in the same schools. He "learns that the mightiest of God's servants are just as dependent upon Him in every way as the humblest and weakest of His people." All these experiences were preparing Elijah for his great work of reform. Every act of guidance from God, every strange experience unexpectedly working out good, every promise fulfilled, every prayer answered, culminating in the raising of the dead boy to life. Increased the prophet's faith, strengthened his courage for the time when he must "beard the lion in his den," and arouse a whole people to new life. SUMNER'S CENTENARY. Race Loyalty Shown In Observing Anniversary of Great Statesman. The loyalty and patriotism of colored Americans could hardly have been more thoroughly demonstrated in a public way than they were upon the recent occasion of the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of Charles Sumner. In most all sections of the country interesting exercises were held by our people. Many of these meetings were participated in by both white and colored citizens, each lying with the other in singing the praises of the man who practically laid down his life for the principles of peace and the right of all men to have and enjoy the blessings of freedom and liberty. In New York and Brooklyn there were four great meetings—one by the Association For the Advancement of Colored People, two in Brooklyn under the aisles of a committee of citizens and another at Bethel church, of which the Rev. Dr. R. C. Ranson is the able pastor. While all the meetings were eminently successful, it is not saying too much [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. W. MONROE TROTTEI. to accord to the colored citizens of Boston the highest praise for the manner in which they conducted their two days' celebration. The leading spirit in the movement which culminated in the great success of the exercises was William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, and his loyal assistants. There were many distinguished speakers of both races at the various sessions. The session for women was held at the Bowdow school and was ably conducted by the Anti-tynching Society of Afro-American Women under the auspices of the New England Suffrage league. I. D. Barnett of Robert A. Bell post, 134. G. A. R. secretary of the citizens' auxiliary committee, opened the meeting and introduced Mrs. M. Cravath Simpson, president of the Anti-lynch society, as chairman. Following the address by Mrs. Simpson, which was applauded, the members of the graduating class of the school sang "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." The Rev. E. A. Horton, chapplain of the Massachusetts senate, said of Sumner that his broad interest in mankind had centered particularly in the colored race. "To ministers I say today," said Dr. Horton. "It is not more knowledge and more training that we need, but more carmestness. Let us buckle to our work and practice a little more of what we already know. The people of the United States know what is justice to your race, but where they lag is in the spirit of carmestness." The other speakers were Miss Susan R. Brockenshire, Massachusetts secretary of the King's Daughters; Miss Eliza Gardner, Miss Alice Porter Turner, principal of the Bowdoin school; Mrs. A. H. Jewell, Thomas P. Taylor and I. S. Mullen. Banquet to Editor Murphy Postponed. The big banquet which was to have been given in Baltimore the last Monday night in January in honor of John H. Murphy, the veteran editor of the Afro-American Ledger, has been postponed until Feb. 24. The change was made in response to the request of a number of those who wanted a date set when it would be possible to attend the function. An added feature will be an informal reception, following the banquet, at which the ladies will be present. Dr. Ernest Lyon, former minister to Liberia, is chairman of the general committee arranging for the big "feed." Hugh E. Macbeth, editor of the Baltimore Times, secretary, and Councilman Harry S. Cummings, treasurer. Compliments the Amsterdam News. The Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate pays the following compliment to the Amsterdam News upon the occasion of its first anniversary: "The Amsterdam News, published by J. H. Anderson at New York, is just one year old and a preoccupied youngster it is too. Already it has a circulation of 5,000 and carries a lot of good looking advertising matter. On its editorial staff we find such veterans as T. Thomas Fortune, George W. Harris and E. A. Warren helping Mr. Anderson to think things." Bishops' Council Will Show Results. It is predicted by officials and prominent laymen of the African Methodist Episcopal church that the forthcoming session of the bishops' council, which will be held for two days—Tuesday and Wednesday. Feb. 7 and S–in Mobile. Ala. will surpass in interest and real work any held for a decade. COMMERCIAL Weekly Review of Trade and Market Reports. Trade as a whole is quiet to dull and tends to drag, except, as in the case of supplies for the agricultural interests, where spring requirements must be met and filled. Unseasonably mild weather throughout the country has tended to dull retail trade despite clearance sales, and many markets report the week's operations in this line below expectations. Except at a few markets where early spring buyers are in evidence, jobbing trade has ruled quiet. Cotton goods lead in activity in this direction. In wholesale lines generally, however, conservatism rules purchases for spring and further distant positions. Demand where evoked is apparently the result of inducements offered buyers, and lines of goods showing concessions are more active than are the regular lines of staples, on which former prices are firmly held. "Business failures for the week were 345, against 302 last week, 295 in the like week of 1910, 311 in 1909, 359 in 1908 and 211 in 1907. "Wheat, including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week aggregate 2,132,513 bushels, against 2,527,501 last week and 3,118,178 this week last year. "Corn exports for this week are 1,831,343 bushels, against 2,210,772 last week and 1,378,656 bushels in 1910." Wholesale Markets NEW YORK—Wheat spot irregular; No. 2 red, 99c. elevator, and 99½ f. o. b. afoat; No. 1 Northern Duluth, 120½ f. o. b. afoat. Corn spot steady; new No. 2, 53½ nominal f. o. b. afoat. Corn spot steady, new No. 2, 35% noninal f. o. b. afloat. Oats spot quiet. January closed 38c.; May 40½; July, 40½. Receipts, 88,450; shipments, 2,475. Butter state dairy, common to finest, 17a25; factory held, 16½a 17½; do, current make, 16½a 17½. Cheese steady unchanged; receipts 1,137 boxes. Eggs; hennery whites, 32a35c.; do, gathered whites, 32a34; do, hennery browns, 23a24; do, gathered browns and mixed, 21a23; Western gathered whites, 28a32; fresh gathered selected extras, 22a23. Poultry alive irregular. Western chickens, 13a13½c.; fowls, 15½a 16; turkeys, 15a18; dressed dull; Western chickens, 14a18; fowls, 13½a16½c.; turkeys, 16a25. PHILADELPHIA — Wheat dull ½ c. lower; contract grade No. 2 red in export elevator, 95½ a96¼. Corn firm; January and February, 51½ a11½ c. Oats steady; No. 2 white natural, 28a40½ c. Butter firm; extra Western creamery, 29c.; do, nearby prints, 30. Eggs steady; Pennsylvania and other; nearby f. c. 22c. at mark; do, current receipts in returnable cases at 21 at mark; Western firsts f. c. 22 at mark; do, current receipts f. c. 21 at mark. Cheese unchanged. Live poultry steady; fowls, 14a 16c.; old roosters, 10½ a11; spring chickens, 12a15; ducks, 17a18; geese, 15a16; turkeys, 19a21. BALTIMORE—Wheat—No. 2 red Western, 96%; contract, 95%; No. 3 red, 93%; steamer No. 2 red, 91%; steamer No. 2 red Western, 91%. The closing was dull; spot and January, 95½a95½c.; February, 96; March, 97½. Corn—Western opened firm; spot, 51½a52½%; February, 52a52½%; March, 52½a52½%; and April, 53½a53½. Oats—No. 2 white, 37½c.; standard white, 37½%; No. 3 white, 37½%; No. 4 white, 36½%. Hay—Timothy—No. 1, $20a20.50; No. 2, $19a19.50; No. 3, $16a18. Clover Mixed—Choice, $18.50a19; No. 1, $17.50a18.50; No. 2, $14a16.50. Clover—No. 1, $15a15.50; No. 2, $13a14.50. Meadow grass and pack hay, $10a12. No grade hay, as to kind, quality and condition, $8a12. Butter—Creamery fancy, 28a27; creamery choice, 24a25; creamery good, 21a21; creamery imitation, 18a21; creamery prints, 27a28. Cheese—Jobbing lots, per lb, 16 1/4 a17c. Live Stock KANSAS CITY, MO.—Cattle, Market steady to 10c. lower. Dressed beef and export steers, $6.00a6.60; fair to good, $5.15a5.95; Western steers, $5.00a6.00; stockers and feeders, $4.50a6.00; Southern steers, $5.00a6.00; Southern cows, $3.25a4.75; native cows, $3.25a5.25; native heifers, $4.50a6.25; bulls, $4.00a5.25; calves, $4.00a8.50. CHICAGO—Cattle, market steady; beees, $4.75a7.00; Texas steers, $4.15a5.30; Western steers, $4.50a5.70; stockers and feeders, $3.70a5.70; cows and heifers, $2.50a6.00; calves, $7.26a9.25. Hogs—Market slow; light, $7.60a7.65; mixed, $7.60a7.86; heavy, $7.55a7.80; roughs, $7.55a7.65; good to choice heavy, $7.65a7.80; pigs, $7.40a8.00; bulk of sales, $7.65a7.80. Sheep—Receipts, 12,000 head; market weak; native, $2.50 a4.40; Western, $2.70 a4.35; yearlings, $4.50 a5.60; lambs, native, $4.25. STONE IN BLADDER REMOVED WITHOUT SURGICAL OPERATION In the Spring of 1904, I was confined to my bed with kidney trouble and thought that I would never recover. I took a lot of medicine but did not realize any benefit from anything. I finally saw a Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root advertisement and sent for a sample bottle and thought the sample helped me, so I bought more of the medicine from my Druggist, and after using a few bottles discharged a very large stone from my bladder. After passing this stone my health was very much improved and I have been able to continue with my business without any serious sickness. J. L. KNOWLES. Headland, Ala. Personally appeared before me this 5th day of September, 1909. J. Lofus Knowles who subscribed the above statement and made oath that the same is true in substance and in fact. Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You Send to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information, telling all about the kidneys and bladder. When writing, be sure and mention this paper. For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty cents and one dollar. Lack of Material. "Barber," said Reggle, taking his seat in the chair, "it's too cold for a close trim; give me a football hair-cut." "Great Scott, mister!" ejaculated the barber. "You hain't got hair enough for that!" Familiar Talk. "I see you have an actor chopping wood." "Yes; he was in hard luck and I gave him a job." He is going to sit. "He claims so. Says he is devoted to his art." Enlightenment. "A burlesque," said the occasional theater-goer, "is a sort of take-off, isn't it?" "It is," replied Miss Cayenne, "if you judge it by the costuming." Important to Mothers Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it bears the Signature of Charles H. Mitchell. In Use For Over 30 Years: The Kind You Have Always Bought. In the Blood. Willis—Are those Kentucky horses you bought scared of autos? Gillis—No, indeed. They never notice a train either, but I can't get them used to a sprinkling-cart to save my life!—Puck. Diphtheria, Quinay and Tonsilitis begin with sore throat. How much better to cure a sore throat in a day or two than to be in bed for weeks with Diphtheria. Just keep Hamlins Wizard Oil in the house. Any New Methods? "Ain't it strange, th' way Kelly heats his wife?" "I dunno. How does he do it?" Taylor's Cherokes Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen is Nature's great remedy—Cures Cough, Colds, Group and Whoooping Cough and all thornt and lung troubles. At druggists, 25c, 50c and $1.00 per bottle. The wealth of a man is the number of things which he loves and blesses, which he is loved and blessed by—Carlyle. For HEADACHE—Hicks? CAPUZINE Whether from Cold, Hent, Stonach or Nervous Troubles, Capudine will relieve you. It's liquid—pleasant to take—acts immediately. Try it. 10c., 25c., and 50 cents at drug stores. If you fear to sell your hands in helpfulness you may be sure you are defiling your heart. Suicide Slow death and awful suffering follows neglect of bowels. 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TEE 1 part ee eT gS EAL geste Re a Ask BALA © ATE ad wo Wleasor0. 6 wav Poi Aegina in ls PERM PRE Wiis ten co A Se cate ay LN aR ie Hearne Sie GM eA Rena a gM Sa Rae Pi Rese ani gE WE LOAN MONEY Fe Eee Furniture and Chaitels Easy Payments Lowest Rates ENSOR LOAN CO., 635 ENSOR ST., Near Monument St. gee it Shee Ay ite Sy Mata Se ee cg MINES AND BURIED TREASURES DISCOVERED. - WE HAVE A PLAN WHEREBY ____— Every Boy'in Baltimore Can Make Money, « Itis.generally:supposed that YOUR UNCLE SAMUEL is the ONLY PERSON in this country that-has the right to MAKB MONEY, and possibly he has, but we as- sume to-be in a position to show any number of HUSTLING BOYS not only the way to MAKE MONEY but to make GOOD MONBY at:that, Now if you are a’ HUSTLER and WANT TO MAKE MONEY. and make it fast, all you.have-got to do is. to call at the Afro-American Office, 307 St. Paul St., Saturday morning get a bundle of The Afro-Ameri- can pacar and go out and sell them, and any SMART BOY OR GIRL can do that. ; edo not want you unless you canHU3TLE, Dull boys and girls need not. com2 around. ~ Many: of our HUSTLERS ARE» MAKING GOOD'MONEY, and if you dc not believe it just ask them. ‘We have a- lot of good live hustling fellows working for-us, no, for themselves, and you can do the-same, Girls cir do s'well'as: boys. - “Don’t Cost You A Cent To Try it. The mineral wealth of the South nas hardly" been. scratched. Untold _mil- ions’ gold, silver. iron and copper mines await the fortunate. man or men who discover their true location. ‘X. wonderful. instrument ealled the Magnetic Needle has recently been per- fected, which has been used. with, won: @erful’ accuracy in--diseovering both mines and treasires. ‘The needle “has fnterchangeable paris designed for use to. indicate the particular. minesal sought for. Tost end buried treasures of money, gold and Silver, are. located. Successful miners’ and. prospectors use these needles, butin the past they have been. difficult: to obtain. We under- stand, however. that the! Prospectors and Miners Agency of Palmyra, Pa., hhandie'a complete line of these. needles ‘and other mineral. rods. and would be lod to correspond with anyone inter. bated itr the subject. ‘They issue a large catalogue which wili be mailed free to anyone writing them. Address. P. & AL Arency..126 2nd St. balmyra, Pa. pbhhiday GO. YEARS’ yz, exrerience ey St aor ieee emanate TRADE MARKS pi ‘Destans, ey CopyrisHTs &c. eg ns ng asters eee, SI ne OnE ge Seat oan pentane taeeenatt de Scientific American, Anant elentibguraat eno fife n cet MUNN & Co.serern= New York Gallat the Afco-Am2rican Owize ant let'us explaia how you can make real pond mney: Bast shance in Baltimore. 307.ST. SAUL STREET BANQUET FOR TWO NOTED CITIZENS Recorder of Deeds Johnson and | H.-P, Staugtiter Honored, LM. HERSHAW TOASTMASTER: Washington, — Eebves of ‘the joint Iniquet- recently tendered Hon. Hen: ry Lincoln Jobson, recorder of deeds for the District vf Columbia also dep: uty: gram master of Qdd Fellows, nd Heury L. Shiughter, editor amd man nger-of the Odd. Fellows" Journal, are ngued vit all sfiles, The tmrniquet, was held in the spacious auditorium of Odd Fellows’ hall, on M_ street betwee Fiftecutli sind. Sixteenth streets, Lhe decorativus. were elaborate and ae die sitme time vers appropriate, — ‘The electrical display consisted of an iit mination of a ture dd Fellows! slitekt aud tinks made of wany colored electri: bulbs, Iatrge. United States flags amd patriotic bunting decorated the walls and-buug from the yuuels. ‘the eltizens nud the Oi Fellows of the District of Columbia. were the hosts. Henry Elucole dohnsen and Henry DP. Skinghiter. were Une guests of honor, Besides the guests of honor there. were prexent as honorary’ guests Grund Master Edward HL Mortis, for- mer Grand Master Wi be Houston, Oe GR REE RE aaa aes 2 Lo Eee en ae oe, eee ee ke ial a eet ES 6 oe woe Pag ot Sere WONG age. g ce oo 2 ee S ee’ ae. oe ee ie Oe Cece anes Weecccka, may oe Lae Es eae awhy is now ain assoritie justice of the Odd Fellows’ supreme “eourt:, Hon. Hares S. Chouaings, iorey generl of Hig Odd Fellows supreae comet. and G. 1b Sheehy of lori, 2 grad Airector uf the order, Ais distinguished body: of men sat-arunnel the banquet hoard when Moustinaster Lafayette Me [erst called the bangneters ty order said: sun: Howeedd Hat tine toasts: would tHe Dye hiearl, WHian Te Lee, promis Young afjorney, mel an Odd Fellow: of high standing, made the welcome ad: dress, Mr, Lee's remarks were felie tons and were warmiy appreciated, Mr. Shnely:af-Flosidy eomplimented the local follse on getting ays such. fit ting testimonial tw Messrs: dolinson and Skatyhter: sind brought greetings from the far south ‘Toasttnaster Hersh w presented Hon. Flurry Cummings of Haltimore, calling nétention to Mr. Cutnmings’ recent ef beret aie st foe ORE terest EB ie 8 eee ee ae ete cee “ 7 Wht pe ean 2 Doe Benes cere ene forts in the Baltimore city council, of whieh he is x member, tor defeat: the Sogregation ontiuanee. Mr, Cummings’ speech: was one of the: gous of the evening: “Iv, true oraturied! style he spoke of: the progress of the colored people of Baltimore, paid tribute. to the guests of the evening andl, spoke encouragingly of the order of Odd Fel- lows. ‘When Grand Master Edward A. Mor: ris:arose fo spenk be was greeted with much applause. . In bls ebaracterisric calm and cool headed style Mr. Mor- Hs. spoke: for fully ,ten minutes. and charmed. his,benrers bs bls bright and witty references tu the suests of honor. ‘The orchestra struck up’ “My. Old ‘Keutucky Home” as‘ Henry: P.;Slaugh-. tere oue of the guests vt lionor,; arose to spwik. “Poe baiiqueters stood and chesred atid Joined iv singing’ the song. Mr. Slaughtory wall knowa as: a> welt, proved a splendid wtter ditmer speak Geo "IVS worth paying Ue price.” said Mr. Stanghier, “to be a speaker ata Washingiow baugniet: For Htteen years Vive: been taking «part in: Washinig- ton betnquets, aunt chis is the frst time thats uve beet one of the spect Inakers.” Mr. Slaughter spoke of bis newspaper experience in Rentueky, his native state, and fn-North Carg- Hina-aud later: bors In Washington, Be ceilled upon the wen. present to tend hig: their assistance Sin bis efforts: to take. the“Udd Fellows’ Journal. what it ought 10 be. “While T aus editor,” said Mre Slaughter, “the columns: of the Journal stall be open, co the. tum blest as well as the: highest. in the order.” “L present to. yo a laiyyer of. high standing, a wan who issthe quali ties of statesmanship, Hon. Henry ee ee oo ee ecg Jt ame oa Mae age ee ae cree a fe oe Ge Ghee Aer aac a) ee CUneoln Johuson of Atlanta, Guy re sorder of deeds for {he Distrlet of Co- jumbla’ and. deputy, grid rmaster- of the Grand United Order of Odd: Fel- fows,” were the closing words-of the toustmaster ashe presented Mr. John- son, ‘The, grebestra played. "Marching ‘Through Georgia” and again the dia- erg stood and cheered aud sung. My. Jobuson's speech was his. frst speech’ toa Washington audience. Throwghuut his wddress there was a tone of vincerity: nd earnestness that vent home. to iis hearers, inl bs ree Inaeks were the subjert of most fa-_ vorable.comtinent, “Me. Fohuson traced the history of peonaze legistatlon, and proscentivns. fn this countrys: showell how. in his uurly legal career: be! ronght the frst case: where it was.at- tempted to apply the promige-laws 10. xonthern, conditions: how he. was. in that early day called a dreamer be- cause of thitt- case sind then eongratu- fated Ininself that he had Tived to sec the diy when the highest tribnnal in the land; the Guited: States, supreme court, upheld the very. same conten: tions that be once fonght for. Mr. Fohnson paid-a high tribute tothe Cited States supreme court and paid. especial compliments to that body: for Its recent docksion in. the Atubama peonnge ease: ‘The great, Republican Innders frou Lincoln to ‘Taft, the speaker said. he reverenced. Prior to the addresses Aelizhttil ment was verve by. Caterer. Mur- ray, Musieal selections were phiyed by the. Wilberforeian orchestis while the banqier was being. served. - ‘Tbe ment nd minsie were as follows: MENG Goud dtgestion wait on anette ‘Anna hows on both” Soup: Houilton. ouves Preteen Rotied Rk Fist, Wale Fags Samer, ‘Now Potatoes, Charen, Ross) “Turkey, Cranbirey: Sauce. Suguted. Pours Green, Peas, Dinner Rots ‘ - Roast Smitiiiekl tim, With Chasmpagne sues Champazne. tee Creaat Neapoliian. Feney Cake. Feuit. lack Coffer: Cheeen,” Crackers. lgars wrUsIC. “Music Js. our fourth.great material Wantefirst food, then ralment, ten shel ter, then must." ‘Overture, "rest Queens” Baber 130- siep. "hovie Joe," sdotdnr: saxoplione-so1o, Sitdeteds Me. Willan Henson: wale “Halide: Esyovee,” Laurendeat: march. bowler Rag" Five: walezes, Treasure ‘Frove! Whiting: twoslep, “Rubberneck- ing Mon,” Smit aral Law ‘An afteriiatt consisting, of wit and song was arranged by Robert: Pelham, ‘Tw following “siuats” were curried out: “wre Stachine: of A Masteraines.” mon. ofogite aivl-sunne sie. Spencer Flutes tithe: Charige-uf the ohink tiene.” 9 prods. Mite Be Ht 3, Murrsiss “hn Fe Teenth GMC." topical song, Me RG Doggets swvhica Wag wind whet or, A Question ami Answers". solw and: chorus. Br A. Stray; "Subearmmitter's. Work Ig, Over” Hie unto “Barbara Pritehie's.” parody, Sits Shetty’. Davidsany “Acid ink Soucet Mze Hevea. Pelleamt, col Itborator. The ohnson-Siauehter hanquet_ wilt ever he remembered as inne wf the preatest of all Waslinzgon, tauquets Thomas Sawyer Gets Heavy Damages: ‘The tact Uhit the’ first ease browzhr fn the local courts under (ie ew ct ployers’ Viability. law: was successful as avonsed keow interest ey, Woe: petrt af all classes of laboreis. A Jury: be fore Justice Morschauuser $3 White Phuing recently. awarded $15,060" to ‘Thomas Sawrer. -inetecn” years old who lost his log in the: aqueduct tun: nel by an aceident Oct. 21, Sawyer, who Is ao_Afro-Amoricaa, was, employed! by the Dravo Coustruc: Yon compans, a Pittsburg’ corporation, whieb fs building one-of the tusmel sec: Hous. Sawyer's attorney, Eugene: F, MeGee: of 14" Nassau streot, asked to have the case rusbed to-trial' In. order that the new law ight be tested. His ‘application was. graated. Acne Na NAN VD Benes ANA \ ieee |) \ ieee iy NUR Gy TaN Bae ay. Yn Be THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR.IT'S USE MAKES “STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE ‘PLIABLE AND’ GLOSSY, EASY 10 COMB AND PUT UPIN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND ‘WAVY. BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET: FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT. OF THE HAIR. 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BALTIMORE, FEB. 4, 1911 ARE OUR PEOPLE LOYAL TO THE RACE? An editorial in the last issue of The keforner, published at Richmond. Va., seems to take the ground that the colored people are wanting in loyalty to the race and racial enterprises. We do not at all agree with our honored contemporary. Certainly, The Reformer ought to be the very last Negro newspaper to bring forth such a serious charge against the race. No institution ever starred among the Negroes ever had a better and more striking example of race royalty than the True Reformers, which was started by a man, autocratic as he was, was unquestionably honest, and accomplished great results and wrought wonderfully upon no other capital, save race royalty. The real question that should be put is: Are the educated, amoug us, who lead various enterprises, and who receives prizely salaries as compared with their predecessors, are they royal to the race? This is a large but most important subject. our most important cues. Many of our people, the rank and file, somehow, have it in their minds, that the various officers in Negro enterprises, who receive comparatively large salaries, have little concern about the prosperity of the race save that phase which looks immediately to their own personal and financial prosperity. Now this notion may be entirely wrong, but that it does exist cannot be questioned. Hence, we concern ourselves with the fact. There must be some cause for the existence of such a fact. The great masses of our people are very poor. They have a landable ambition to rise. They have a particular pride in everything which seems to exalt the race. Now, when grand rascals, take advantage of the lowly and ignorant among us, and use their education to mislead and falsify, so that the people are really fooled, and bamboozled out of their hard earnings, and the poor people draw back from eagerly supporting such enterprises, then the cry is made: the masses of the race are not royal, and that they insist on patronizing the other race, to the detriment of their own race. The cry is absolutely misleading. The masses of our people have good hard sense, and what is still better, they have honest principle. The fact that they are being used by grand scoundrels of their own race strikes them with the greatest abhorrence. The late gathering of the Odd Fellows in this city brings home this very point. The so-called legislative session in Market Space Hall appeared more like that of a "mob" than an intelligent body of men who had met for deliberation. What was actually passed during that session would be puzzling to the most astute and well balanced mind that could be found. And, yet to promise any proper person to relieve him of such cares, a consolidation with the Afro-American was effected, and the paper thereafter was known as The Afro-American ledger. If any one will visit the present office of this paper, 628 N. Eutaw street, go over the building, note the splendid equipment, including the large newspaper press recently installed, and the number of persons employed, he will certainly realize the magnitude of the growth of the plant during all these years. Mr. Murphy has great faith in his people, for he attribute this moderate success to their idulity and devotion; and the people themselves seem to realize and know that the Afro-American Printing Company can supply, properly and efficiently, all their needs in the way of printing. Mr. Murphy hopes to more fully realize his dream, on the ground of this confidence which he has built up. He only asks the continued and increased patronage of the people whom he has endeavored to faithfully served in the past. Independent of Mr. Murphy's wishes we dare to add to our own responsibility, that if some of the societies or individuals, having money in the the savings banks, would draw out and invest a small amount of the same in Afro-American Stock, just at this time, they would not only receive greater and larger returns in the way of interest, but they would speedily make it possibly for all most doubling the number of colored persons now employed in making a living by way of the Afro-American Company. The Afro-American needs and ought to have a linotype machine, that is an instrument for type setting, being a great labor saving. With the five or six hundred dollars of stock not yet taken up, disposed of, this need could immediately be supplied. Let the friends of the Afro-American come down to the office and look around, and see what they have helped to realize by their patronage. The sight of it will inspire you for the future. Everybody has his car to the ground waiting to hear what judges Harlan and Duffy are going to do that segregation act... DEAR SIR: We are constant followers of the thought in your paper, and know the attitude you take relative to the advancement of our people. We therefore feel it to be our duty to call your attention to our organization. Representing the independent element in our respective wards we have combined to support men who will fight with their hearts, heads and hands, measures and men, that are not beneficial to all the people. We were not blindfolded in November last nor shall we be hypnotized in the spring by the traditional party label of the past. TO THE EDITOR OF THE AFRO AMERICAN LEADER The 17th ward has started the ball to rolling. A new organization has organized, known as the Republican Citizen Committee of the 17th ward. At the meeting the following officers were elected: Delaware Williams, president; John Cooper, secretary; B. Smith, treasurer; John Wells, sergeant-at- arms; Owens Sedwick, chaplain. The organization endorsed Mr. L. H. Davenport as a candidate for the 1st Branch of the City Council in the 17th ward, subject to the primary election which takes place in April. The committee appointed to wait on Mr. Davenport and apprise him of the actions of the organization were: Delaware Williams Owens Sedwick, John Wells, and Wm. Sears. Burkittsville, Md., Jan. 81.-Mr. Jno. W. Brunner, who has been teaching in this county for nearly twelve years, has been promoted to Grade Supervisor of the colored schools of this county by the Frederick County School Board. This is a well-deserved promotion. Mr. Brunner is a product of the school system of this county and a graduate of the Normal department of Storer College, Harpers Ferry. W. Va.Mr. Brunner has also completed a business course by correspondence, and during the past summer was clerk in the Agricultural Department of the Census Bureau. The citizens of this county, regardless of race or color are proud of this young man. in a few months after the adjournment of that body, it is published to the world, that at that session, the most radical and far reaching proposition was passed creating a Supreme Court, with three judges, and an Attorney General, with salaries aggregating several thousand dollars per annum, to be paid out of the pockets of the toiling masses of our people. When we speak of the word "justice" and "judicial" we naturally connect with such men of approved honesty, fairness, and a temperament entirely removed from partisan and acrimonious feelings. And, yet, for the "Chief Justice" of this new court, a man was selected, if we are correctly informed, who is either under an indictment in a United States Court, or upon whom hangs grave suspicion. A man, who, in the recent meeting in this city, distinguished himself as a loud mouth, noisy and pestilent fellow. One of the "Associate Justices" is the late "Czar" of the mob which is characterized as a legislative body of Odd Fellows, and the second "Associate Justice" has the distinction of being a brother of the present Grand Master of the Order. If men with ordinary common sense and decency can see in the support of such men and methods, race loyalty then must be something radically wrong with their mental fixtures. We are about entering upon a new era in the life of the race, and it is the era wherein decency and morality shall win over rascality, whether that rascality has an education stamp upon it, or whether it comes from the natural deprivation of the human heart. All that we see around us, whether in concrete form, in intelligence, in business and the varied successes our people are making all along the line, declare that our people are not only a loyal people, but a God-fearing people, who by the help of God, whether in their churches, societies, politics, business, or elsewhere, are determined to vindicate the loyalty of the race to those noble moral ideas of our honored forbears, by turning the rascals out that they may go to their own place. We can only expect the help of the Almighty God by setting down hard upon rascality wherever it rears its nasty head. That is no success which is not clean, honest and honorable. We have faith both in the love and loyalty of our people. But we have nothing but a big stick for rascals and rascality. OUR MR. MURPHY. The readers of the Afro-American will, we are sure, pardon the unusual expression of congratulation of the Editor-in-chief, by one who has enjoyed splendid facilities for noting the enterprising qualities of the leading spirit of the Afro-American Company. The Afro-American was originally established by Rev. William M. Alexander, and a few other gentlemen, in the year 1892. Soon after the paper and the printing plant became the property of the Northwestern Supply Company, Wm. H. Daly, president. A few years before, John H. Murphy, then pushing hard on to the half century mark, had the courage and the grit, to lay down the white-washing brush, and aspired to enter the printing business, which he sufficiently mastered, though late in life, to make a fair beginning in that art. He was soon conducting a "job office," and later added to it the publication of the "Staudard," a weekly newspaper. In a year or so he received a very important part of his business training by sustaining a tailure. But tailure was simply a step in education. He had honestly failed, but was the wiser and better equipped because thereof. While he was thus thrown out of work for awhile, it was upon the suggestion of the present writer that the president of the late Northwestern Supply Company, appointed Mr. Murphy foreman and manager of the Afro-American Printing and Publication Department. This particular branch of the business of this company rapidly expanded, and became the most profitable end of the operations of the Company. The Company failed, but through Mr. Murphy the printing department was saved from the wreck, and a small company of pervious carried on the printing and publication business. Mr. Murphy became the controlling spirit, and his spirit of enterprise, and with a awake ideas, amid the failure of many similar enterprises, has steadily advanced the work, until today, it is not only a well established business, but one with a magnificent future before it. About the closing of the year 1899, "The Ledger," a penny weekly, conducted by the present writer, had increased its business to such an extent that its editor, finding it inconvenient to give as much of his time as the exigence of the situation demanded, and not being able THE FORUM 243 N. Schroeder street Baltimore, Md. Signed. Pres. Wm. Wing, 23rd ward Sect. Wm. Otob, 22nd ward Trea. Wm. Stanley, 17 ward A WELL DESERVED PROMOTION. [Special to The Afro-American Ledger] Read The Afro-American. On April 30th—Hope To Enlist 33,000,000 Com- April 30th has been set aside this year as "Tuberculosis Day," and will be observed in 200,000 churches in the country in a manner similar to that of "Tuberculosis Sunday" in 1910, when over 40,000 sermons were preached on the prevention of consumption. In this first official announcement of the occasion made by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tubercuris, the leaders of the movement state that they hope to enlist all of the 33,000,000 church members in the country. In one respect Tuberculosis Day will differ from Tuberculosis Sunday of 1010. Instead of requesting the churches to give to the tuberculosis cause a special Sunday service, the National Association is going to ask this year that meetings, at which the subject of tuberculosis and its prevention can be discussed, be held on Sunday, April 30th, or on any other day near that date, either in the week preceding or the week following. "What we want," says Dr. Livingston Farrand, executive secretary of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, in a report on this movement, "is to have this whole subject of tuberculosis discussed in all of the 200,000 churches of the United States at as nearly the same time as possible. This does not mean that a stated service must be given over to this work, though that might be desirable, but that any minister, or other authority whom he may invite; can present the problem to his congregation before or after his regular service, or on any day within the week preceding or allowing April 30th." Music And Mirth. A reception was tendered Prof. John T. Layton, director of the S. Coloridge Taylor Choral Society of Washington, Monday evening, Jan. 23rd, by Mr. John Willis Brown, Jr., director of the Music Lovers' Chorus of Baltimore, at 933 Argyle avenue. Prof. Layton sang and beautifully rendered several solos, which were greatly enjoyed and appreciated. After which the guests repaired to the dining room, where a lunch that had been specially prepared by Mrs. Violet Swan Brown, assisted by a company of ladies, was served and was sumptuously enjoyed Among those present were Prof. J. F. Layton, Washington, D. C.; Miss Julia Burns, Mrs. Sallie Brown, of Belair, Md.; Madame Helen Cooper and Sister, Madame Theresa, Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brent, Prof. and Mrs. Charles Dungee, Miss Medora Boone, Miss Annie Collius, Mrs. Florence Ridout Beaunt, Miss Lillie Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oscar Johnson, Mr. Maurice Butler, Mr. George Cornish, Mr. Joshua Robinson, Prof. Herbert Y. Johnson and others. After bestowing their congratulations upon Mr. Brown for his successful musical undertaking of the fore part of the evening. The guests repaired to their homes in a very happy mood. Buried From The Odd Fellows Hall Monday, Where The Remains Laid In State. William Nelson Jordan, one of the most active workers in the Odd Fellows, died at his home, 1413 Argyle avenue, Sunday, after a month's illness from pneumonia, aged 55 years. Mr. Jordan was one of the charter members of Bishop A. W. Wayman Lodge, a member of Past Masters' Council No. 6, and a most venerable patriarch of Patriarchie No. 9. He was a member of the Biennial Movable Committee which met here last September, and was one of the board of directors of the Odd Fellows' Stock Association. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gergine jordan, and a brother. The remains was take to Odd Fellows Hall Monday, where they lay in state until the funeral Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Moses Kiah, a fellow member of Bishop Wayman Lodge. Resolutions from various departments of the fraternity were read. Among the floral offering was a handsome design from the board of directors. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Alexander Hemsley had charge of the funeral arrangements. That South America offers an inviting field to the aspiring colored man who is desirous of escaping the invidious class distinctions of this country is the opinion of Rev. Dr. Scipio Newton, a highly educated native of the Argentine Republic, who is in this country on a lecturing tour. He discussed interestingly with a representative of the Afro-American Ledger the condition of the people of Negro extraction in South America, saying that racial distinctions did not keep any man in the back ground there and that some of the most influential men South of the Isthmus of Panama were colored. "In Argentina racial lines are forgotten in legislation, the professions and in business matters, the peculiar prejudice rampant in this country being unknown. One of the most influential men in the Argentine Senate, Gonzales Villegas, is colored. He is a former member of the cabinet, an orator of commanding ability and an authority on international questions and the really dominant force in the Senate. Like most of the prominent men of that country, he was educated abroad, and speaks English, Spanish and French fluently. In short, he is the leading member of the Liberal party now in control there. Pedro Alearta, another colored man, is chief judge of one of the circuit courts, and the president of Argentina, Alearta, also has a strain of Negro blood in his veins. Some of the most prominent physicians are colored men, and the biggest department stores are run by colored men. Colored men are members of the faculties of the leading schools and everywhere you see evidences of the doctrine of the brotherhood of man." Speaking of conditions in this country, he said he noticed with regret the Jim-crow spirit, but that he had been agreeably surprised with the great progress made by the race. He, incidentally, praised the religious influences in Baltimore by saying that he had nowhere noticed in any city, except Baltimore; that Sunday Schools had two sessions on the Sabbath day. Turning interviewer, he asked: "How many daily papers do the colored people run in this country." He was told to his surprise that the colored people only published weekly papers, and said that some of the most influential men connected with newspapers in his country were colored. Dr. Newton was educated in England, receiving the degree of doctor of common law from the University of Cambridge in 1895. In appearance he is not much unlike portraits representing leading colored men of ante-bellum days. He speaks English with scarcely an accent, and during the nine months he has been in the United States he has thoroughly informed himself on conditions here. He delivered an interesting lecture at Trinity A. M. E. Church last night on "The Manners and Customs of Ethiopians in South America," and will also deliver the same lecture at other city churches. RECEPTION TO On the evening of January 25th, 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ashby, of the Green Spring Valley gave a reception in honor of their daughter, Miss Della Cecilia Asby, a beautiful debutante. The house was beautifully decorated in ferns, palms and carnations. The debutante wore white chiffon over white silk, trimmed in white satin ribbon and pearls and carried a large boquet of carnations and roses intermingled with ferns. The guests who were invited were: Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson, Misses Braxton, Alice Davis, Rebecca Jones Nellie Jones, Lillie Bailey, Alice Watts, Alice Walker, Corrine Miliagan, Olivia Wall, Edna Patterson, Annie Johnson, Gadolia Marshall, Emma Alton, Della Alton, Edith Deaver, Cecelia O'Connor, Lydia Hill, Messrs. James Finks, Griffin, Curtis, Thomas Jones, James Jones, Albert Diggs, Benjamin Quicke, Jas. Grandson, Stanley Hall, Sherman Brown, Marshall Jr., T. Johnson. Many beautiful presents were, received by the debutante. 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 On last Friday evening the Sunday School Superintendent's Union met at Ames Memorial Church. The following program was presented. Devotionals by the chaplain, W. C. Tougue; scripture reading, Miss Hebron; report of committee on program for Rally Day, Mr. C. A. Redding; address of welcome, Rev. D. D. Turpeau; response to welcome address, Mr. Thomas H. Smith; solo, Mr. Charles Pulley; address, Mr. Meloin Lane; paper, Mr. Geo. A. Owens; discussion of Mr. Owens' paper continued by Messrs Wm. Johnson, Bryan, Thomas A, Smith; and Key, D. D. Turpeau. This meeting was brimful of interest to. Sunday School workers, and would have been very helpful to many of the clergy had they been present. In such meetings the pastor can learn the real opinion of their efficiency entertained by the leaders of youth, and both clergy and laity can form plans for broader and more effective religious work. The Union holds its next meeting at St. Paul Church in the latter part of February. Mr. James A. Harris is president of this organization. The Cabinet of the Epworth League of Asbury Church met on January 25th. Among the things considered was the purchase of copies of Brummitt's Epworth League methods for the officers that they might derive more information concerning the ideals and methods of the League work. Then too the social department organized a physical training class for the young men of the community. This class is to meet on Wednesday evenings. Mr. W. Deaver Boston, the second vice president of the Baltimore E. L. Convention, is actively interested in this class. Mr. John Ginn, of Morgan College discussed the topic at the League hour of the W. C. Thompson Chapter of Whatcoat Church last Sunday. The preaching of the pulpit becomes tremendously effective when it is supplemented by the preaching of the life. Mr. James A. Harris, the president of the Holmes Chapter is stirring things up at Metropolitan. The local committee for the Convention of Methodist Young People which will convene in this city May 31st to June 4th, held a meeting last Wednesday at Sharp St. Memorial Church. The Boys Organization of Waters Church had a splendid meeting last Wednesday. Msster Samuel Webster was elected a member, of the Board of Ushers. After the routine business a drill was conducted by Mr. C. A. Carey. These boys are learning many helpful things, among them parliamentary usage in the government of their meetings In their letter to this column this week, they said among other things "Boys of the local churches, if you wish real joy, genuine pleasure, organize a Boy's Day Society." The Department of Young People's Work of the Woman's Home Missionary Society held a sdlendid meeting, last Sunday night at the Metropolitan Church. Miss Ida Cummings, the secretary of this department, presided. The prominent numbers of the interesting program were as follows: Opening, Rev. John A. Holmes; Purpose of the meeting, Miss Cummings; Introduction of the new president; Mrs. Clair, and the Roll Call. In the last named number, each group of young people of the Queen Esther Circle when called, responded with a stirring Methodist hymn. The address by Miss Carrie Barge; Field secretary of the W. H. M. S was interesting and inspiring and the host of young people present were greatly benefitted. The inclement weather prevented the Queen Esther Circle of Lutkerville from attending this meeting. Washington, Feb. 3. For some unexplained reason, Mr. J. C. Napier did not assume the office of Register of the Treasury on the first, as had been expected, according to arrangements made four months ago. At this writing the name of Mr. Napier has not been sent to the Senate. Washington, D. C., Feb. 1.—Dr. William A. White, superintendent of the Government Hospital for the Insane, whose lectures on mental disorders were 'cut' by white students of the Georgetown and George Washington Universities on account of the presence of colored students from Howard University, has weakened, and there will be two sets of lectures. He at first took the stand that he could not deliver two lectures and that at the one which he intended to deliver he would be heard bo those who saw fit to come regardless of color. This policy would have meant that he would lecture to the colored students and those of the Army Medical School who have never bolted, and that the recalcitrant whites from the Universities would have been compelled to seek information on mental disorders from another source. It appears that pressure has been brought upon Dr. White to modify ois attitude, and now Dr. White's lecture will be attended by the white students alone, and an assistant will be provided for the instruction of the Negroes. The excuse offered by the authorities at the hospital is that the white insane patients objected to being used as subjects at lectures attended by colored students, and their feelings hpd to be respected. It is understood that colored insane patients will be used for the lectures delivered for the benefit of the colored students. President Thirkield is deeply grieved over the turn affairs have taken, and from the outset contended for equal privileges for his colored students, claiming that the relationship was purely a professional and business one, and that no social question in any way involved. In the farthest South, Dr. Thirkield says white and physicians consult freely and instances of friction along the color line is unknown. It is inconceivable that all this could happen in the nation's capital where the civil rights' law is supposed to be in full operation and where culture is so thick that it can be cut with a knife. Richmond, Va., Jan. 26.—A special session of the Grand Fountain of the Grand United Order of True Reformers to meet Feb. 21, has been called by Grand Master A. W. Holmes. At the meeting plans for placing the order on a firm basis will be considered. Since the failure of the bank of the order and the holding up of the license of the beneficial department of the order by the State Insurance Commissioners, many have thought that some steps should be taken that would insure public confidence. CIVIL WAR VETERAN BURIED. Chestertown, Md., Feb. 2- The neral of Mr. John Bailey, a veteran of the Civil War, was held in Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday, the pastor, Rev. J. A. Young, officiating. The funeral of Mr. Arthur Wright, who died here Saturday, was held at James M. E. Church Monday, Rev.J, H.Holland officiating. Interest is increasing in the revival of those sessions having included the church Sunday. The revival at James Church closed with a number of conversions. REVIVALS ON IN CAMBRIDGE Cambridge, Md. Feb. 2- A three weeks' evangelistic campaign has begun at Bethel A. M. E. Church, J. R. Barnum, pastor. Beginning a day down town an angelist, Middletown, Del. will assist in the services. Waugh M. E. Church was crowded Sunday morning to listen to a sermon be the pastor, Rev. S. J. Solley. Four person-professed religion, one an old woman. Mrs. Mamie St.Clair, director of the choir of Waugh Church is confined to her home by illness, CRISFIELD NOTES Crisfield, Md. Feb. 2—Presidiging Elder P. J. Jordan preached at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Sunday and held quarterly conference on Monday. The reports were good in every department. The Stewarder of the Shiloh M. E. Church conducted a successful rally on last Sunday. Prof. A. G. Green and his assistants are preparing for a grand concert by his school. Mrs. Ella Ashby, an aged citizen of this place, died last Sunday. Rev. J. S. Collins is in town visiting friends, this week. PROF. M. A. HAWKINS NOT THE MAN Following the assault of a man at the corner of McMechen street and Druid Hill avenue, Wednesday afternoon, the rumor went like wildfire that the person assaulted was Prof. Mason A. Hawking, principal of the High School, and that his assailant was a male relative of a pupil to whom the principal is said to have spoken rather harshly. While there is abundant evidence to prove that a man was knocked down by some irate individual, and that two white men pulled the aforesaid irate citizen off the helpless individual, Prof. Hawkins positively asserts that he was not the man stuck down. A reporter of the Afro-American Ledger called at Mr. Hawkins' home, which is less than 200 feet from the scene of the assault, and told him of the rumored attack on him and the alleged perpetrator was the relative of a boy who had been accused of stealing a girl students' lunch. "You bring me strange news," said the principal, "as I have not been assaulted by the father of any boy. We are likely to be attacked at any time, and while a man in my position may be expected not to reply in kind, I rather believe I would forget and sail in the fight. "I recall that several lunches were said to have been stolen Wednesday, and that two boys who sat in the bench where one of the lunches was, were charged with taking the same, but it could not be proven. Mr. Hawkins did not show any evidences of having been attacked by a trailing enemy. EASTON NEWS AND NOTES. Rev. Pullett Has Just Closed A Successful Revival. Special to the AFBO-AMERICAN LEGENDE Special to the AMA Easton, Md., Jan. 21. - Rev. Pullet at Asbury has just closed a very successful revival at his church. There were 60 conversions. Evangelistic meetings are being held in all the colored churches in the town. The preachers and people have concentrated their forces and are holding meetings for one week in each church. Presiding Elder, Rev. T. Jordan, held his 4th quarterly conference at Bethel A. M; E. church, Jan. 20. Each department of the church rendered excellent repairs. The trustees, $317.87; $138.70; the Sunday school $47.88; the Endearable $5.85; the Trustee Helpers, $12.60 and the Woman's Mite Society, $4.85; total, $527.81. Mr. W. D. Winston, one of the progressive merchants of Easton will soon remove his place of business co Salisbury, where he hopes to find a more prosperous field. Mr. Jacob Auguita, of Salisbury is visiting his daughter in Easton. Rev. A. J. Ward and Rev. C. H. Flitchett report their work in a prosperous condition. PASTOR TREATED BY MEMBERS. Butlertown, Md. Feb. 2-A number of members of Mt. Clive A. M. E. church invaded the parsonage Sunday night, bringing the pastor, Rev J. M. Boston, and his wife, a number of good things. Mr. Richard Walker, who has been ill for several months, is improving, Mrs. Ella Butler has gone to Philadelphia to spend several months. Mrs. Henry Wilson is quite ill at her home, near Worst Point. PLACED IN HANDS After trying to weather its financial condition for the past few years receivers were appointed for the National Grand Tabernacle of the Galilean Fishermen Wednesday. Owing to the funds of the Order being tied up in investments made during the incumbency of Rev. T. H. Shorts as national grand ruler, the payment of death claims in the endowment department of the order have been way behind. The failure of the bank at Hampton, Va., several months ago caught the Tabernacle for $23,000. At the meeting of the National Grand Tabernacle, held in Harrisburg, Pa., last August, Columbus Gordon, of this city, was elected national grand ruler. Plans were on foot for a general reorganization of the order, but the failure of the bank of the order hindered the reorganization. The application for the receiv- hip was made by Grand Treasurer Joseph P. Evans and Attorney W. C. McCard and C. C. Fitzgerald were appointed receivers. The Galilean Fishermen is one of the oldest fraternal orders in the country, and was founded by the late Hensley Nichols, of this city. COMMISSIONERS HALT THE POLICE Too Many Warrants Issued For Violators Of The West Segregation Ordinance. The undue activity which the police have been showing in swearing out warrants for alleged violators of the West segregation ordinance was called to a halt by the Board of Police Commissioners Thursday, when an order was issued that in the future when complaints are made of alleged vio ators of the law that the police advise the complainants to swear out warrants, instead of the police doing it, as heretofore. The order was issued because there is some doubt about the validity of the measure, and arrests made under a law that stands a chance of being declared invalid may lead to lawsuits. The hearing of attorneys for persons charged with violations of the law, which was begun in the Criminal Court last Saturday, when several attorneys attacked the validity of the law, will be continued in the court today. Arguments for and against the law will be made. A meeting of the Colored Business Men's Association will be held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, next Friday night. A number of well known business men are on the program to speak, and the public is requested to ask the speakers any question concerning the conduct of business enterprises that they may desire. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, who was attacked with a nervous trouble while at Sharp St. Memorial Church last wek, is spending a few days in Atlantic City. Mrs. Rodney Carroll, who has been ill at her home, 1464 Carey streets, is improving. Prof. and Mme Dockins Will give a sacred concert at Oak Street A. M. E. Church, Oak street near 23d street, Rev. C. E. Herbert, pastor, residence 1136 W. Lexington street. Sunday evening, February 5th at S.P.M. The Members and Friends of the church are invited to hear these soul stirring rendition. It Notice to Members The members of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association are earnestly requested to be present at the annual election of officers on Thursday, February 9th 1911 at 8 P.M. M. E. Murphy, President. E. E. Bright Secretary. SPECIAL NOTICE The Allen Lodge No. 4, Knights of Pythias will have a sermon preached to them at Allen A. M. E. Church, Lexington and Carlton streets, Rev J. G. Martin, Pastor. Sunday, February 5th, 1911, at 7 30 P. M. All Lodges and Courts are invited to turn out with us. By order. J. Edward Smith, P. O. Joseph Evans, C. C. Joseph Meadows, V. C. Percy T. Borron, K. R. S. USE MISSION OINTMENT GLARENCE O. LEE'S REMEDY For Sprays, Burn, Ringworm, Boils, Eocoma, Blood Poison, Rheumatism, Pimples, Itching, Lumbago, Piles, Chapped hands, Spinal manigitis and sore of all kinds. Price 10c. 25c. 50c. a box. MISSION ONTMENT CO. On sale at 863. Greenmount avenue Baltimore, Md. Patent applied for: Mail orders promptly attended to 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 TheAlphian Male Singing Society beg the privilege to notify the Public that they are now able to render Musical Programs, whole or in part. Secular or Sacred. Communicate with Wm. Wilson, President, 924 Leadenhall Street. or Wm. O. Johnson, Director 1138 Druid Hill avenue "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT TASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. The Afro-American Ledger has just completed a contract with a reputable artist by which every subscriber may become the owner of a picture suitable for framing and at a cost within the reach of all. The size of the pictures is sixteen by twenty inches, and of good work. The yearly subscription price of The Afro-American Ledger is $1.00. Just add forty cents, or send us $1.40 and we will send you the Afro-American Ledger for one year and a life size bust crayon picture of yourself or friend. If out of town enclose picture and fifteen cents extra for postage, or a dollar and fifty-five cents for the Afro-American Ledger for one year and your picture. If you are in the city then bring your photograph and and one dollar and forty cents to the office and we will do the rest. Send all subscriptions to The AfroAmerican Office, 628 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore, Md. 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. Columbus Gordon, President of Joint Stock Association. Bazar and Carnival At Ames Mem. Church Monday, February 6 To Friday, Feb. 10. Auction Sale Friday Feb.10,1911 ..ILLUSTR Use The Eureka With Lamp C A combination of metal electrifying Most convenient ELBRA COMB CO. Use The Eureka Comb Price $1.50 With Lamp Cap For Heating. A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair. Most convenient and Satisfactory. PICTURE OF YOURSELF OR FRIENDS? Do You Want One? How To Get One. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton. Pastor. 11 A. M., The Pastor will preach after which Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.45 P. M., The Allen C. E. League 7.45 P. M., The Pastor will preach All are welcome. I. F. Waters, Supt. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6 P. M., Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. Geo. O. Wing and Communion. Classes—Sunday at 6 A. M., Tuesday day, Wednesday and Thursday at 6 Herbert Frisby., Supt. John Murray, President. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. P, W. Wortham, Pastor Sunday, February 5. Girl's Day. 11 A. M., Special Sermon 8 P. M., addresses will be delivered by the followiwg prominent speakers: Mrs. Mary P. Handv, Mrs. Ruth Collett, Mrs. A. R. H. Miller. All are invited. TRINITY A., M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Holy Communion 2.30 P. M., Sunday School session. 6.15 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., League Service. 7.30 P. M., Sermon to Allen Lodge of P. Allodges and Courts vited. Howard D. Brent, Supt. Wm. H. Butler, Pres. League. Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject, "The Triumphs of Faith." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, H. W. Ebb, Supt. 5.30 P. M., A. C. E. League J. Holman, President 7.30 P. M., Holy Communion. CHRIST'S INSTITUTION, Ensor St. near Monument, Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor Rev. G. J. Hawkes, co-Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. Watkins, subject, "The Great Physician" 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., V. C. E. Society. Rev. G. J. Hawkes, co-Pastor will preach at S P. M. All are invited. Everybody goes to Grace Presbyterian Church, corner Dolphin and Etting streets Sunday, February 5th at 4.30. F. S. Morrison, Esq., of Washington, D.C., Speaker. Mafedonia Choir Furnishes Music W. F. Debardeleben, Secretary. Mrs Joseph Elliott will make her annual visit to the C. Y. W. C. A. on Sunday, February 5th, 1911 at 5 o'clock F. M. A large attendance of members and friends is solicited. EUREKA ORIGINAL RATION.. Comb Price $1,50 Up For Heating. Influences Straightening crimpy hair. and Satisfactory. I. F. Waters, Supt. Y. M. C. A. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH; Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor 11 A. M., Rev. Jas. E. Williams 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League, 7.00 P. M., Revival Services. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. P. S. Henry, Holy Communion. 220 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., The Lord's Supper. All converts expected. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Pastor, congregation and choir will worship at New Bethel. Strangers cordially welcomed. Chas, T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH, Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10.30 A. M., Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 5.30 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. Jane Milligan, Pres. E. L. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 3 P. M., The Pastor will preach at Betbel A. M. E. Church. Choir and Congregation will be present. Sunday School at 9 A. M., and 2.30 P. M. S P. M. Rev. Dr. Newton, a native of South America, will preach. On Monday he will deliver a lecture at the church, on the custom, peculiarities and condition of the native of his country. All are invited. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Stu. Ss. CITY AND BURBANK Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. Sunday at 11 A. M., sermon by Pastor, subject "Elijah the Man." 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 subject "A Call to the Unconverted." EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 9.30 A. M. Class Meeting 11 A. M. Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Class Meeting. 6.00 P. M., Epworth League. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. Communion Services following. Everybody welcome. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Parrish St. near Mulberry St. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class 11 A. M., Stranger. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor 8 P. M., Pastor and Communion. T. H. McGowan, Supt. J. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. Carey and Pressman, Inc. Rev. W. M. Alexander, D.D., Pastor 26th Anniversary of the Church and Pastor, Sunday, Feb. 12th and Thursday night, Feb. 16th, beginning at S.P. M. Sunday anniversary exercises 11 A.M. and S.P. M. Annual Communion 4. P. M. Members and friends requested to give anniversary offering of one dollar or fifty cents according to their ability. Special program Thursday night; S.P. M. Music, and addresses. Refreshments free to all. To meet expenses offering at the door of 20cts, grown up persons, children 10 cts. Committee-Deacon F. V. Gaines, chairman; C. II. Jones, Chairman Trustees. James T. Liverpool; Dr. F. N. Cardozo, Otis Taylor. S. I. Mosby, Church Chrcl. Tuskegee Institute SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS Four Weeks: June 19th to July 14th, 1911 Courses: Methods: Primary and Advanced Literary Subjects: Elementary and Advances. Industries; including Manual Training, Cooking, Sewing Baskettry, etc. SEVEN YEARS OF MISERY All Relieved by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Sikeston, Mo. — "For seven years I suffered everything. I was in bed for four or five days at a time every month, and so weak I could hardly walk. I cramped and had backache and headache, and was so nervous and weak that I dreaded to see anyone or have anyone move in the room. The doctors gave me medicine to ease me at those A. B. times, and said that I ought to have an operation. I would not listen to that, and when a friend of my husband told him about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and what it had done for his wife, I was willing to take it. Now I look the picture of health and feel like it, too. I can do my housework, hoe my garden, and milk a cow, I can entertain company and enjoy them. I can visit when I choose, and walk as far as any ordinary woman, any day in the month! I wish I could talk to every suffering woman and girl." Mrs. DEMA BETTINGE, Sikeston, Mo. The most successful remedy in this country for the cure of all forms of female complaints is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It is more widely and successfully used than any other remedy. It has cured thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulceration, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pain, backache, that bearing down feeling, indigestion, and nervous prostration, after all other means had failed. Why don't you try it? PATENTS Watson A. Coleman, Wash list references. Best results W. N. U., BALTIMORE, NO. 5-1911. ROYALTY AS THE GODFATHER Difficulty in Europe Successfully Overcome by the Exercise of 'Some Diplomacy. In the early days of the reign of the late King Leopold of Belgium a seventh son was born to a Brussels woman, and when the king heard of it and was told that the boy was the seventh successive one, and that no girl had come to the family, he asked to be the baby's godfather. Ever since then every seventh son born in Brussels has had the same honor, and the mothers have received gifts in keeping with their station in life. King Albert, in carrying out the old adage a short time ago had some difficulty "because the seventh son was twins," according to the Frankfurter Zeitung. He could not stand for both boys, because that would give the family two Alberts. The remedy was found by Queen Elizabeth, who suggested that her little son, the duke of Brubant, be the godfather of the eighth boy, who consequently received the name of Leopold. Was Taking No Chances. An amusing incident occurred a few days ago outside Maranz, Austria. A cow strayed from the pastureage and came within reach of the fort. The officer in command suspected the presence of an automatic photographic apparatus, and had the beast seized and closely examined, and when he found nothing to justify his suspicions he turned the animal loose again, under the observation of two of his men, charged with the duty of following the suspected home to ascertain whether her owner was an Italian Spy. Nothing Much. "I don't know whether I ought to recognize him here in the city or not. Our acquaintance at the seashore was very slight." "You promised to marry him, didn't you?" A lady writes from the land of cotton of the results of a four years' use of the food beverage—hot Postum. "Ever since I can remember we had used coffee three times a day. It had a more or less injurious effect upon us all, and I myself suffered almost death from indigestion and nervousness caused by it. "I know it was that, because when I would leave it off for a few days I would feel better. But it was hard to give it up, even though I realized how harmful it was to me. "At last I found a perfectly easy way to make the change. Four years ago I abandoned the coffee habit and began to drink Postum, and I also influenced the rest of the family to do the same. Even the children are allowed to drink it freely as they do water. And it has done us all great good. "I no longer suffer from indigestion, and my nerves are in admirable tone since I began to use Postum. We never use the old coffee any more. "We appreciate Postum as a delightful and healthful beverage, which not only invigorates but supplies the best of nourishment as well." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Milch. Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They humble, true, and full of human interest. SCHOOL SYSTEM IN ALABAMA The Cause of Decrease in County Population Pointed Out. MACON COUNTY AN EXCEPTION Noted Educator Makes Sweeping Investigation of the Situation and Gives Reasons For the Belief He Holds In Respect to the Many Needs For Better Facilities. In discussing the need of better educational facilities for the colored people in the south and with special reference to those in Alabama Dr. Booker T. Washington says: I have seen considerable discussion in the Alabama papers bearing on the question as to why the majority of the "black belt" counties have during the past ten years lost population. An examination shows that it is those counties that have no large cities that have decreased in population. Macon county, however, is an exception, for instead of losing population it has during the past ten years increased in population. In my opinion there are reasons for this that may not be able to state the reasons, but I think the most just one or two reasons why Macon county has gone forward in population instead of going backward. So far as the Negro race is concerned, I am quite sure that Macon county has gained in population because the county board of education has been wise enough to encourage and help the colored people to have good public schools in the country districts of the county. The average white man does not realize that, no matter what else the average Negro will do without, he wants education for his children. I am not taking time now to discuss the wisdom of all the wants of the Negro, but to state why there are few Negro families in Alabama who would be content to live from year to year in a country community that provides no public school or a school night in a log cab for three or four months only during the year, and that a very poor person should. This condition means that the Negro family becomes restless, dissatisfied and seeks as soon as possible to better its condition, and to do this it moves to a community where school facilities are better. I do not believe that the leading white people, and especially landowners of the "black belt" counties, know how little money some Negro schools receive. I actually know of communities where Negro teachers are being paid only from $15 to $17 per month for services for a period of three or four months in the year. This, of course, means practically no schools. In making this statement I am not overlooking the fact that where the disposition exerts to help the Negro public schools, my money is often lacking to go for as extensive, but I am statistician for as I know them. More money is paid for Negro convicts than for Negro teachers. About $46 per month is now being paid for first class, abled-boiled Negro convicts, $35 for second class and $26 for third class for twelve months in the year. One other element in the situation that drives Negroes from the farms, of the "black belt" counties is this: in many of the "black belt" counties when a Negro is charged with a crime a mob of wild excited and often intoxicated people go scouring through the country in search of the Negro. The governor Jolks frankly stunned, that the wrong Negro is caught and often lynched. There have been happenings of this kind in the country districts which have made many of the best colored people feel that the safest thing for them is to move to a large city where they will receive police protection in case they are charged, with crime. The experience of the civilized world shows that even where the utmost care and deliberation is exercised on the part of lawmen, judges and jury innocent persons, sometimes punished. In the form of this experience it is impossible for a wild, freezed and ex- In my opinion if the Negroes understand that their public schools in the country districts are gradually going to be improved as fast as the state can do and that they will receive police protection in case they are charged with crime in the country districts as they do in the cities then the best colored farmers will cease moving from the country districts into the cities In Macon county there are good schoolhouses and reasonably good teachers. This is true. I think I am safe in saying for both races. Ask any white man in Macon county, and he will tell you. I think, that since Macon county has more orderly and lawful public schools it has more orderly and lawful population, that labor is much easier to secure and that the people work better than they did before. In addition to this, Negro public schools in Macon county have teachers who teach about the things by which they are to earn their living. In addition to teaching the children with books and about the Bible, they teach them how to farm, how to grow vegetables and how to raise poultry, pigs, fruits, etc. They also teach the girls something of cooking, table service and sewing. The result is the whole community through the school is taught to love country life and to respect labor. Since the state of Alabama is going to spend money on the education of the Negro child I believe it will be better to see that this money is looked after closely and is wisely spent so as to produce good results. Certainly, so far as "black belt" counties are concerned, they would pursue the policy Macon county is pursuing they would have a Negro population that would be a continual source of usefulness and strength to the whole state. Another reason why I think Macon county is in such good condition is because the Negroes have good sense enough to realize that they have certain duties to perform themselves—that all the responsibility does not rest with the white people. There are few Negroes in Macon county who do not co-operate with the officers of the law in order to get rid of lawbreakers. There are few Negroes in Macon county who would refuse to assist the sheriff in ferreting out crime and to assist the court of justice. Also the Negroes of Macon county also co-operate heartily with the school officials in building up and sustaining good public schools. We have no race problem in Macon county. We have no race friction. In talking with the sheriff of Macon county a few days ago he told me that there is a race problem in Macon county can scarcely find enough to keep him busy. THE POTASH CONTROVERSY German Claims Presented at Washington Are Contradicted by American Interests. Washington, D. C., Jan.—The cotton growing states are particularly interested in the potash controversy between the State Department and Berlin, since the future price of fertilizer is directly affected by the outcome German interests have just made representation to Secretary Knox similar in effect to those assertions made by circular letter to the miners throughout the South claiming that the German potash law, which places a penalty on mines selling heavily to Americans, at a lower price than has formerly ruled, is merely a part of the general conservation policy of Germany. According to Ochsimus, a leading German geologist, there are about 29,000 square miles of potash in one section of Germany, each of these containing some 50,000,000 tons of pure potash. This same authority states that the annual output from these mines is about 600,000 tons each and he figures that if the annual output should jump to 5,000,000 tons annually, it would still require 621,600 years to exhaust the supply. Another of Germany's assertions is that the law does not discriminate against Americans: The brief of the American potash buyers committee submitted to congress points out that, under the law as recently passed by Germany, the mines of the potash trust in that country were allowed a proportion of output sufficient to supply the world, while the independent mines that had made contracts to supply the United States at a reduced price were limited to one-fourth of their actual sales already made to us. In addition a penalty of $22 per ton was imposed for overproduction. Thus the penalty falls exclusively upon shipments to this country and indirectly upon the consumer. An effort is apparently being made to create the impression that this controversy is really a contest between the policy of the German government and an American trust. The fact is that there is no such complete and powerful trust in the United States as this German potash syndicate. This syndicate actually monopolizes the entire potash supply of the world, save for the two mines that broke away from the trust and sold to American buyers. In this country there are about 70 different fertilizer manufacturers using potash, and of these about 75 per cent are independent of any trust affiliation. Another claim made by the German committee at the White House was to the effect that the American buyers knew that a law would be passed providing for government taxes and penalties to be assessed, and that they made these contracts with this knowledge in mind. The American committee states positively that this information was brought to them after the contracts were made, and used as a club in an attempt to force them to give up the contracts already entered into, which would have reduced the price of fertilizer materially in this country. An official high in the government here is authority for the statement that the cost of this controversy must necessarily fall upon the consumer, and that it should, therefore, be settled quickly. While the American companies paying a penalty have met the prices made by the German trust that pays no penalty, this has been done at a loss, and should they withdraw from the field because of this, the price of fertilizer in this country would be dictated by the German monopoly untraummelled in Berlin. A Transaction in Stamps. The stamp vending machines installed in many stores and shops about the city are not favored by a woman who hurried into a drug store in Massachusetts avenue several days ago, where there is a branch post office. "How do you sell your two-cent stamps?" she inquired indignantly. "Two cents apiece," replied Bassett. "Well, that's all right," she replied, while she fished in her purse for a coin. "This is the fifth place I have visited after stamps. At all the other places they had those slot machines where you have to spend a nickel for two two-cent stamps. I made up my mind not to be held up if I had to walk all over the city. Give me two stamps." The woman laid down a dime and hurried out with two two-cent stamps, leaving six cents in change lying on the show case. She did not return. ludlanapolis News. Crutches or Biers. Richard Croker, at a dinner in New York, expressed a distrust for aero- planes. "There's nothing underneath them," he said. "If the least thing goes wrong, down they drop. "I said to a Londoner the other day: "How is you son getting on since he bought a flying machine?" "On crutches, like the rest of them," the Londoner replied." Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pollets regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take as candy. Led by the Nose. "Pa, what is a 'leading woman'?" "Any woman, my son."—Boston Transcript. ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE." That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. W. GROYE. Used the World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. Exc. It is better to lose in loving than to gain by self seeking. STEADY ADVANCE IN EDUCATION WHAT THE SCHOOL HAS DONE Institution In Center of an Enormous Population In the Old North State Offers Liberal Opportunities For the Education and Training of the Massos of Colored People. By R. W. THOMPSON. Newbern, N. C.-An institution that is attracting national attention because of its unique location and the unusual promise it offers to the race is the Newbern Collegiate Industrial institute, founded eight years ago at Newbern, N. C., by Rev. A. L. E. Weeks, a graduate of the Shaw university. The school is in the center of the "black belt" of the state, the population of which region, according to the last census, was 370.101. Of this number 250,071 were colored, living within a radius of less than sixty miles. This radius includes twenty counties of the state and parts of adjoining counties, bringing within easy reach of this institution a total population of more than 300,000. The school was incorporated under the laws of the state of North Carolina in March, 1902, and the first session was held in the fall of that year, opening with a faculty of three teachers and an enrollment of thirty-five pupils. After eight years of incessant struggle, gathering strength by sheer merit, the institute had one double story frame building, 40 by 65 feet, with assembly rooms and four classrooms, and one double story church building of brick, 42 by 72 feet, with an ample auditorium and provisions for additional classrooms. These buildings and grounds as they stand are worth $12,000. W. D. Pedipher, a well to do colored man near Newbern, has donated twenty-five acres of wooded land, the timber from which will be a goodly sum. W. W. Hayes has charge of the farm. Although Mr. Hayes was holding a lucrative berth at Clark university, Atlanta, Ga., he saw great possibilities in the undeveloped land of eastern North Carolina and promptly accepted the assignment. The present enrollment at the school is over 200, and since its establish- [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. ment nearly 1,000 well trained workers have gone out to carry the torch of enlightenment to their less favored brethren. The faculty numbers plus and will be increased from time to time. As nothing succeeds like success, good luck seems to be following the institution day by day. The plan of correlating the intellectual training with the industrial, with provision for the moral and spiritual needs of the race, has met the highest approval of the most influential white citizens of North Carolina, and many of them are actively serving on the institute's board of trustees, interesting others in its welfare. Former Mayor James A. Bryan, president of the National bank of Newbern; J. J. Cooke, Hon. A. D Ward, attorney at law; Hon. E. H Mendows, Hon. T. A. Green and United States Senator F. M Simmons, all of Newbern, are members of the board of trustees; giving the school a "home indorsement" that cannot be discounted. The 1,000 acres of land recently acquired are estimated to be worth $50,000 and are in a high state of cultivation. Three additional buildings have been purchased, bringing the building valuation up to $19,200. Dr. Weeks will not rest until an endowment fund of at least $50,000 is in hand. He will feel that he has at last "the Tuskegee of North Carolina." The enthusiastic faculty supporting Dr. Weeks is made up of Mrs. Annie E. Weeks, wife of the founder, who is giving her life to the work and is a living inspiration to the young women of the community and, like her husband, a product of Shaw university; Mr. Hayes, from Tuskegee, a farm expert and master of the soil; Mrs. Julia A. Foster of Syracuse college; Miss Nina B. Wilson of Elizabeth City (N. C.) State Normal school; J. L. Cooke of the Newhern Collegiate institute, Miss R. A. Williams, Miss Carrie E. Waugh, Miss Lillian Louise Battle and Mrs. Clara C. Cooke, each aminently capable of handling the branches included in their several departments. M. TRECOR & SONS' (Original Red Box) Superior Hair Dressing Druggist and Notion Stores should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock. Please ask in the next store for it, or write direct to us. Price for wholesale orders on application. To be used by modern Ladies and Children to dress the Hair to any stylish fashion. PRINCESS Ladies' Fall and Winter Suits; $2.50 to $10.00; Separate Coats, size 30, 25c; Shirt Waists, 25c; Separate Skirts, $1.00 to $6.00; trimmed hats, 25c. to $1.50; shoes 25c. to $1.50; Men's Overcoats, $1.50 to $5.50 Men's Suits, $3.50 to $7.00. Clothing for Children very cheap, also Wedding and Evening Dresses. Lace Curtains for sale. 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A Mother's Love wisely directed, will cause her to give to her little ones only the most wholesome and beneficial remedies and only when actually needed, and the well-informed mother uses only the pleasant and gentle laxative remedy—Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna—when a laxative is required, as it is wholly free from all objectionable substances. To get its beneficial effects always buy the genuine, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT MUSTANGLINIMENT FOR SPRAIN, CUTS and BRUISES. For 60 years the Standard Remedy for Man and Beast. Contains no alcohol; cannot sting or torture the flush; soothes and heals Burns, Cuts and Wounds in a hurry. Mr.J.D. Andrews, Greensboro, Ga., writes: "As long as I can remember I have used the spray in my house and if any of my family get injured in any way such as sprains, cuts, bruises, etc. I always use it—it is far cheaper than using a spray. I think of using anything else. 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Collar Comfort is insured if you wear SLIP EASY COLLARS which all have the Slip Easy Tab shown above. You will be insured if you wear SLIP EASY COLLARS is the most marked improvement made in collars; during recent years. They come in all styles and are for sale by up-to-date dealers. If not at your store, write us and we will see you are supplied. C.W. FERGUSON COLLAR CO., Troy, N.Y. Constipation Vanishes Forever Prompt Relief--Permanent Cure CARTERS' LITTLE LIVER PILLS never fail. Purely vegetable—act surely but gently on the liver. Stop after dinner distress—cure indi. gestion—improve the complexion—brighten the eyes. Small Pill, Small Dose, Small Price Genuine must bear Signature Great Food PISO'S THE BEST MEDICINE for COUCHS & COLDS CHIEF POINTS IN LIFE'S CAREER Importance of Selecting a Vocation Interestingly Told. Importance of Selecting a Vocation Interestingly Told. ADOLESCENT PERIOD NOTED. Philosophic Presentation of the Results of a Fixed Aim In Life and the Problem of Achieving Success—Many Fail Because of Not Having a Definite Purpose In View. By M155.BLANCHE M.WADE. No life is worth while without some special vocation either in view or in practice. It is a long and tedious journey at the best to attain success in a professional or business career, and the problem of every one upon entering such a career is how he can be most effective in his chosen vocation. In early life it is the duty of parents to study the natural expression and bent of the child's mind, to watch every indication of genius or ability in any direction and to assist its development by tactful suggestions and a proper training of the child's thoughts. It is necessary to do this, as a child is no more likely to develop high efficiency if allowed to follow his own inclinations unchecked than is a current of electricity if set free. In order to find out the child's preferences the parent should watch him at play, notice the kinds of play that seem to appeal to the child most, as he grows older take him to watch people employed in different vocations and then lead him to discover the advantages and disadvantages of each. As a rule the little fellow longs to be a soldier, sailor or policeman. He is attracted by uniforms. As he grows older the love of power and money appeals to him more and more, and oftimes his early selection of a vocation is discarded for another. The little girl frequently desires to be a fashionable dressmaker, teacher or singer. She wishes the praise of the public. Later on in life it often happens that her natural instinct for domesticity asserts itself and her childhood dreams are forgotten. Since the child's ideas change to such an extent the further duty devolved upon the parent or guardian is to help the child select the proper objective point upon which to direct his energies, to encourage him to focus his energies upon that point and to stimulate him to continued effort to the end that his mind may develop to the fullest extent. No one should drift into a vocation. A large number of young people have no definite plan of life in view, but go out into the world thinking that they must take the first thing that is offered to them. They do not stop to realize that in this day of countless opportunities for men and women alike they can choose their own vocation, although to a certain extent this is true of educated people only. In the present era of new openings for women the young woman can hardly fail to find her proper sphere when she may take her choice of such occupations as nursing, office work, domestic science instruction, art medicine, teaching, music, photography, dentistry, etc. The young man has even more choice in the line of law, the pulpit, agriculture, mechanics, journalism, banking, science, architecture, engineering, real estate advertising and many others. Oftimes a person has to lay aside a cherished desire to follow a certain vocation in life and take up another because of family obligations. Such obligations may compel one to choose a distasteful occupation in order to provide for those near and dead. Those whose families have supported them up to a certain time and who need their pecuniary assistance should first consider their debt to their families. If however, this item does not have to be considered then one is practically free to follow any vocation he wishes and should consider it seriously. Before deciding what vocation one intends to follow through life it is advisable for a person to get the frank opinions of parents and friends concerning their estimate of what he is suited for, since a person's own inclination for a certain career is frequently no indication of his natural fitness for that calling, as few people possess the power of accurate self analysis. Frequently a person chooses a vocation because his environment has been such as to train his thoughts along that line. Bullock Leads Y. M. C. A. to Success. The colored men's branch of the Louisville (Ky.) Young Men's Christian association, under the able and energetic leadership of Secretary Charles H. Bullock, has about wounded up the campaign for funds with which to erect a gymnasium and for making other necessary improvements. The amount has already reached the $18,000 mark. The Newest Note in Race Persecution. Segregation by compulsion is the very newest note in race persecution, says the Indianapolis (Ind.) Freeman. Baltimore has such a law, designating where an individual may live. Just as well say what an individual may eat or drink. The city fathers of Baltimore evidently got a going and could not stop. "Every Picture Tells a Story" DOANS MONKEY PUPS A FASTY BOMBARDY FOR HANDS FAC SIMILE OF THE GENUINE PACKAGE SUDHTLY REDUCED BURDENS LIFTED FROM BAD BACKS Weary is the back that bears the burden of kidney ills. There's no rest or peace for the man or woman who has a bad back. The distress begins in early morning. You feel lame and not refreshed. It's hard to get out of bed. It hurts to stoop to tie your shoes. All day the ache keeps up. Any sudden movement sends sharp twinges through the back. It is torture to stoop and straighten. At night the sufferer retires to toss and twist and grown. Backache is kidney ache—a throbbing, dull aching in the kidneys. Plasters or liniments won't do. You must get at the cause, inside. DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS CURE SICK KIDNEYS PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color more brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One 10c package colors all fibers. They dye in cold water better than any other dye... You can dye any garment without roping apart. Write for tree booklet - How to Dye, Biosach and Mix Color. MONROE DRUG CO., Quincy, Illinois. Wife—It seems to me we've been married a century. I can't even remember when or where we first met. Husband—Can't you? Well, I can. It was at a dinner party where there were 13 at the table. ECZEMA GONE, BOILS CURED "My son was about three weeks old when I noticed a breaking-out on his cheeks, from which a watery substance oozed. A short time after, his arms, shoulders and breast broke out also, and in a few days became a solid scab. I became alarmed, and called our family physician, who at once pronounced the disease eczema. The little fellow was under his treatment for about three months. By the end of that time, he seemed no better. I became discouraged, and as I had read the advertisements of Cuticura Remedies and testimonials of a great many people who had used them with wonderful success, I dropped the doctor's treatment, and commenced the use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and in a few days noticed a marked change. The erosion on his cheeks was almost healed, and his shoulders, arms and breast were decidedly better. When he was about seven months old all trace of the eczema was gone. "During his teething period, his head and face were broken out in boils which I cured with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Surely he must have been a great sufferer. During the time of teething and from the time I dropped the doctor's treatment, I used the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, nothing else, and when two years old he was the picture of health. His complexion was soft and beautiful, and his head a mass of silky curls. I had been afraid that he would never be well, and I feel that I owe a great deal to the Cuticura Remedies." (Signed) Mrs. Mary W. Ramsey, 224 E. Jackson St., Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 24, 1910. There is no moral health without human helpfulness. Do noble things, not dream them all day long.—Kingsley. BURDEN Weary is the bad woman who has a ba It's hard to get out of movement sends shar ferer retires to toss an neys. Plasters or lin DOAN'S H SCREAMED WITH P Mrs. F. M. Carnrike, 130 Rochester, N. Y., says: "and bladder were in terrible ```markdown ``` and all my troubles disappear so much improved my fri- hardly believe it." DOANS KIDNEY PILLS IF THE PAIN IS THERE SUSPECT YOUR KIDNEY'S DOA Sold by BLAME PHYSICIANS FOR GROWTH OF DOPE HABIT Druggists Say Prescriptions and Not Patent Medicines the Cause. New York.—Blame for the prevalence and growth of the morphine habit was placed on the shoulders of physicians, who prescribed the drug, at a meeting of druggists here tonight to protest against the recently enacted city ordinance prohibiting the sale at retail of any preparation containing morphine or its salts except upon a doctor's prescription. The ordinance is aimed primarily at paregoric and at stomach remedies, according to members of the board of health who were instrumental in obtaining its passage. Caswell Mayo, one of the druggists, said he had made a canvass by mail of several sanitariums and the replies convinced him 90 per cent. of the victims of drugs formed the habit as a result of using prescriptions given by physicians and only 8 per cent. from using proprietary medicines. A Woman's Reason. "Why," asks the inquisitive person, "do you enjoy having some one tell you that you are pretty, when you know you are not? Does it make you believe that you are?" "No," she answers readily. "But it makes me believe that he believes I am."—Judge. TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM Take the old Standard grenades ASTERLASS (GALLO) and a small machine. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle, shaving it is simply Quinine and iron in a museless jar. The iron builds up the system. Sold by all democrats for 30 years. Price 60 cents. "But why is it that you always serve toast with each slice stood up on edge?" "Oh, I just got into the habit; you knew we lived in a flat when we were first married." For COLDS and GRIP Bleeds' Carpentry is the best remedy—relieves the aching and feverishness—sures the Gold and restores normal conditions. It's liquid-effects immediately. Ice, Sweat, and Ice. At drug stores. 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There's distress begins in early morning. It to stoop to tie your shoes. All daugh the back. It is torture to stoop down. Backache is kidney ache—do. You must get at the cause, in Y PILLS CURE How To Tell When The Kidneys Are Disordered-- Painful Symptoms: Backache, sideache, pain when stooping or lifting, sudden sharp twigs, rheumatic pains, neuralgia, pain scanty or too frequent urination, dizzy spells, dropsy. Binary Symptoms: Discolored or cloaked urine. Urine that contains sediment. Urine that stains the linen. Painful passages. Blot or shreds in the urine. Let a bottle of morning urine stand for 24 hours. If it shakes a cloudy or fleecy settling, or a layer of grains, like brick dust, the kidneys are probably disordered. How To Tell When The Kidneys Are Disordered-- Painful Symptoms: Backache, sideache, pains when stooping or lifting, sudden sharp twinges, rheumatic pains, neuralgia, painful, scanty or too frequent urination, dizzy spells, dropsy. Urinary Symptoms: Discolored or cloudy urine. Urine that contains sediment. Urine that stains the linen. Painful passages. Blood or shreds in the urine. Let a bottle of the morning urine stand for 24 hours. If it shows a cloudy or fleecy settling, or a layer of fine grains, like brick dust, the kidneys are probably disordered. A TRIAL FREE Test-Doan's Kidney Pills Yourself Cut out this coupon, mail it to Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. A free trial package of Doan's Kidney Pills will be mailed you promptly. N.Y.U. AN'S KIN All dealers. Price 50 cents. Fosr FADELE other dye. One 10g package colors all fibers. They dry quick—How to Dye, Bleach and Mix Colors. MONRO S KIDNEY se 50 cents. FOSTER-MILBURN Co., Bu OELESS D age colors all fibers. They dye in cold water better than any and Mix Colors. 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Ashbie Hawkins, the well known lawyer, is being urged by a number of the leading citizens of the Fourteenth ward, to make a fight for the Republican nomination for First Branch City Council from the ward. A. C. Biswanger, who now represents the ward in the City Council, is regarded as a candidate, for renomination, and Wm. Goldsmith and Samuel Afelder are also mentioned as possible candidates. The political port has commenced to boil and candidates for the Republican nomination for the First Branch City Council are now preparing for the fray. City Councilman Harry S. Cummings will be a candidate for renomination, while David T. Harrod and L. H. Davenport are also mentioned as candidates. Services Bt Bethel Sunday The congregation of Metropolitan M. E. Church turned out in large numbers at Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday afternoon. After a stirring sermon by Rev. J. A. Holmes, the visiting congregation gave $183. Rev. J. G. Martin and the congregation of Allen Church had charge of the morning services. A collection of $108 was lifted. The members of Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church had charge of the services at night, and after a sermon by Rev. P. W. Wortham a collection was taken. The congregations of Union Baptist and Waters A. M. E. Churches were on the program the previous Sunday, giving $100 and $75, respectively. The Allen Christian Endeavor League had charge of the services Monday night. Addresses were delivered by State Superintendent Joseph Gwynn and others. The Endeavorors gave $40. Funeral of Wm. Saunders The funeral of William E. Sau- ders, who died at his home, 1022 Park avenue, Saturday after an illness of several weeks, was held at Ibnon Baptist Church, Tuesday afternoon, the pastor, Rev. Jones Watkins officiating. The deceased was 62 years of age and had been engaged in the catering business for a number of years. He is sur- vived by five children. Robert A. Elliott had charge of the funeral arrangements. High School Patrons Meet The quarterly meeting of the patrons of the High School was held at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church Thursday evening, Dr. D. Grant Scott delivered an interesting address on "Children's diseases". Daniel Brooks and Carrington Davis, of the faculty of the school, explained the system of instruction there. Semi-annual Promotions The semi-annual promotions of pupils in the public schools were announced yesterday, over 5000 pupils being among the successful ones. Of the many promotions, there were 90 pupils were promoted from the eighth grade to the High School. There were 500 promotions in the High School including fifteen students who were advanced to the graduating class. Rev. Stepteau Suddenly Stricken Rev. Dr. C. H. Stepteau, presiding elder of the Potomac District of the A. M. E. Church, was taken suddenly ill with an attack of rheumatism at John Wesley M. E. Church, where he preached on last Sunday. He was conveyed to his house in a carriage and is reported to be in an improved condition. Thanks. The President and members of the A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church desires to thank their many friends and well-wishers for their hearty support at the New Bethel Church on Monday night. The collection from the above named League amounted to $7.30. Annual Celebration Of The La- The Laborers Association of South Baltimore, held its fourth annual anniversary celebration on Monday evening, at 22 E. Lexington street. Robert Pinder is the president; J. C. Melegan, vice president; Walter Baytop, secretary. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pinder, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Parran, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baytop, Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas and others. A collation was readered the ladies and gentlemen of the Music Lovers Chorus, Monday evening, January 30th, by Mr. John Willis Brown, in recognition and appreciation of their services in rendering the Oratorio, St. Paul at Bethel A, M. E. Church, Monday evening, January 23rd. After receiving a very firm and encouraging address from Rev. D. G. Hill, a meeting was called to decide whether the chorus should be continued or be disbanded. By a unanimous vote it was decided to continue os a permanent musical association, the organization, to be known as the Mendelsshon Choral Society of Baltimore. The followpersons were elected as officers. Mr. James Fessenton, president; Mr. J. Maurice Butler, vice president; Mrs. Josephine L. Wilson, treasurer; Mr. Wm. Oscar Johnson, secretary; Mr. John Willis Brown, Jr., director; Mr. Herbert Y. Johnson, assistant director; Mr. Lewelly Wilson, accompanist; Mr. Ulysses Garrison Chambres, assistant accompanist. The collation was served in the chapel of the new Bethel A. M. E. Church. The interest manifested in the work of the Young Men's Christian Association in other cities, notably Washington and Chicago, seems not to have reached as far as Baltimore. Washington has almost completed its one hundred thousand and dollar building and Chicago has raised the money for another hundred thousand dollar building Philadelphia is soon to have one of equal proportions, but poor Baltimore seems not to have even taken notice of what is going on around it. Baltimore was one of the first cities to take up the work of the Young Men's Christian Association, but in this like many other things, satisfaction seems to have set in like a dangerous and insidious disease eating its way to disintegration. Why not wake up and get a move on here in Baltimore? The time is ripe and we can see no good reason why we should not have as good an association building here as any where else. It is needed, badly needed and we ought to have a first class building, and we are not going to do anything worth while until we do get one. Who of us is public spirited enough to take hold of this thing and make a go of it. Birthday Reception Miss Catherine B. Jones, daughter of Rev. Dr. John W. Jones, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church entertained a number of young friends at her home, 2410 Buchanan street, Monday afternoon, the occasion being her eighth birthday. Among those present were Misses Evelyn Douglass, Mary Noel, Grace Jackson, Mary Gee Gussie, Brown Florence Miller, Lillie Cassell, Mary Johnson, Lillian Brown and Agnes Grant. Election of Officers. The A. C. E. League of St. John's A. M. E. Church, had their election of officers Wednesday evening, Jan. 25, 1911. They are as follows: Mr. J. H. Holman, president; Mr. John Wilmore, vice president; Miss Ella Jones, secretary; Miss Annie Brooks, financial secretary; Miss Satie Die Chew, correspondent secretary; Mr. Samuel Rosier, treasurer; Miss Daisy Beauder, chorister and Mr. John Dixson, assistant. Sunday, Feb. 5, 1911, there will be Prayer and Praise, Service at 6 o'clock P. M. All are invited. Reception for Miss Fuller. Mrs. Lynda Jackson, of 642 George street, gave a beautifully arranged tea, in honor of Miss Etta Fuller, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who is visiting Mrs. Jennie Brooks, of 303 Pine street. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Veda Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bush, Mrs. Jennie Brooks, Misses Sadie Henry, Mary Johnson, Ida Ford and Mary Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Banks, entertained at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Fleming, of New York Sunday. And landed on the blissful shore. Her Granddaughter. Mary E. Joyce. A Grand-Super, Musical and Literary, Entertainment Will be given at St. John's A. M. B. Church, Lexington St. near Pine, on Thursday, Feb. 16th, under the auspices of the Stewardess of the Church. Cards of Admission, 15c. Supper Free. Exercises begin at 8 o'clock. Samuel Carroll, Seet'y of Steward Board Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. SPECIAL NOTICE. This being the first Sunday in the mouth the A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church invites you to be present at 5:45 P. M. Extraordinary program and good singing. Mayne Woolford, Pres. C. A. Carey, Secretary. To the Many Failures of the Galilean Fisherman Auditorium and Public in general:— We wish to announce that the appointing of receivers for the Endowment Department of the National Order of Galilean Fisherman has no effect or interference with the Galilean Fisherman's Temple. So don't hesitate to secure your dates for balls, parties and etc. pd S. E. WATSON Odd Fellows' Hall, 549 W. Biddle St. Rev. Alfred Young, of King's Hill will preach the annual-sermon of Queen Esther Household No. 55, G. U. O. of O. F., Sunday, February 19th, at 3. P. M., at the above named Hall. All members of House holds, Lodges and Friends are cordially invited to-be present. All are welcome 4 11-18te FOR SALE-C. D. Pease-Upright Piano $65.00. Apply 2031 Division street. f4-11 The Baltimore Choral Study Club under the direction of Miss Constantia B. Brown will render Gaul's Holy City at Whatcoat M. E. Church, Pine and Franklin streets, Sunday, February 12th at 4 P. M. Silver Offering Rev. A. Young, Pastor M. E. Cooper, Pres. of E. L. HOUSES FOR SALE The Home Investment Association of fers the following Properties for sale Three story house, 1300 block Division treet, price $1500. Three story house, 200 block Dolphin treet, price $2000. Three story house Argyle avenue near Pitcher-treet, price $2500. Three story house 1400 N. Carey St price $850. Two story house, 1100 block N. Carrollton Ave., price $925. Three story house 1100 block Argyle avenue, dice $2000. Three story house 1100 block North Carryt street, price $1350. Also houses in 1200, 1300, 1700, 1800 and 2100 and 2200 blocks Druid Hill avenue from $1350 to $2500 Collection of Rents a Specially. Apply at the offices of The Home Investment Association 414 W. Hoffman St. C & P. Phone Mt. Varon 3223 Y JAS. C. HAWKINS 310 ST. PAUL ST. REAL ESTATE FIRE INSURANCE Rents Collected and Loans Negotiated. C. & P., St. Paul 3568-Y 3m-10-27 B. P. BOND. R. C. MARSHALL Architects and Builders Cement and Tosulc Work BOND & MARSHALL, Architects, Builders, Cement and Stone Workers. 3120 Barclay Street. C. & P. Phone Mad. 3809-M ja141y Advertise. It Pays 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 Tert, with a representation from the Big Sioux Tribe. Mrs. Jennie Ross; Pres. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor. 11 A. M., Dr. W. W. Beckett, Missionary Secretary Mr. Calvary M. P. Church of Towson, Md., and Pastor are expected to be present at 11 A. M. 3 P. M., John Wesley M. E. Church, Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon 7.30 P. M., Asbury M. E. Church, Rev. C. G. Cunnings Monday evening, Feb. 6 First Baptist Church, Rev. P. Carter Neal Tuesday evening, February 7th, 8 o'clock Class Leaders of Baltimore, Volunteer Service Wednesday evening, February 8th, 8 o'clock St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Rev. Sylvester H. Norwood Thursday evening, February 9th, 8 o'clock Leadenhall St. Baptist Church, Rev. A. Brown Friday evening, February 10th, 8 o'clock Business League Night, Prof. Harry T. Pratt, President 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? SMITH BROTHERS OFFICE AND YARD 542-46 UNION STREET Retailled Orders Delivered. Conducting as I do one of the largest Negro business establishments of its kind in the City, I herewith desire to announce to the public my deepest gratitude for the kindest consideration of my many patrons and friends. Wishing all A Happy New Year, T. G. MARSHALL, JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmers $65.00 FUNERALS $75.00. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black; gray or white; to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; five burial robe, embaling, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral casket etc., all of the latest designs. $136.00 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 406 REFINED The Afro-American Company BOOK, JOB AND NEWSPAPER PRINTERS FIRST-CLASS WORK. Mrs. Ida Brown is seriously ill at her home on Hamburg street. Mr. Isaac Jackson, who has been visiting friends in this city, has returned to his home in Philadelphia. Kerr's Orchestra will be at its best at the Baby, Voting Contest and Reception, February 10th at Galikan Fishermens Hall. Don't miss seeing the first performance of the junior Paint and Powder Club at Good Hope Hall, Thursday, February 10th at 8:30 Daneing from 10 to 2. Kerr's Orchestra. Mrs. Israel Gearing of 1339 N. Carey street, who has been combined to her home with the grip, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. George Francis of Division street are rejoicing over the arrival of a little girl. Don't forget to hear Mme. Lottie Hammond Ringgold on Monday evening, Feb. 6th at Fishermen's Hall. Kerr's Orchestra. Mr. Isaac Emory and Mr. W. Bailey, of New York, were in the city Sunday the guests of Mrs. G. Cummings, of 1209 Park avenue. Miss Sadie Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Webb, of 1637 Division street, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again. Come join the Eva Jennifer Neighborhood Club in the Baby Voting Contest and Reception at Gallinean Fishermen's Hall, Friday evening, February 10th. See the Junior Paint and Powder Pickanunies in their Jubilee at Good Hope Hall, February 16th Dancing from 10 to 2. Kerr's Orchestra. Mr. J. Howell Howard, of Piedmont, W. Va., was in the city this week. Mrs. Sadie Hughes Howard, of New York, who has been the guest of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. S. R. Hughes of Argyle avenue, for the past three months, has, with her two sons, returned home. The European Circle announces their first Grand Musicale, at Fishermen's Hall on Monday, Feb. 6th. Mue. Lottie Hammond Ringgold, Solost. Is your baby working for a prize in the Voting Contest for February 10th, at Gallean Fishermen Hall? If not see any member of the Eva Jennifer Neighborhood Club. Mrs. Nellie Anderson and friend, Mrs. Myrtle Garris, from New York, is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Schley, of 222 East street, who has been ill for some time. Mrs. Mary A. Deane, of Court-laud street, who has been confined to her home for two months suffering with pneumonia, is now much improved and is expected to be out in a week or ten days. Come sing and dance with the Paint and Powder Pickaninnies at Good Hope Hall. February 16th Dancing lrtm 10 to 2. Kerr's Orchestra. Mr. Charles Coates, of 537 Oxford street, has been confined to his home by illness is now improving. Mr. James Downs, a well known resident of South Baltimore, is confined to his home; 922 Leadenhall street, by illness. He has been blind for the past five years. Mr. Eli Clayton, who has been ill at his home, 347½ Boyd street, is improving. Junior Paint and Powder Club's Great Minstrel Production. Good Hope Hall, February 16. Dancing from 10 to 2. Kerr's Orchestra. $7,000 to loan on real estate, persons having mortgages can borrow accordingly, small amounts preferred. Apply j. 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