The Afro-American

THE AFRO AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XIX NO.27. ALABAMA STATE BUSINESS LEAGUE HOLD ITS SESSION IN SELMA, AND A LARGE NUMBER OF ITS LEADING BUSINESS MEN WERE PRESENT. The Program Which Was An Extensive One Contained Many Questions Effecting The Business And Commercial Life Of The Negro-The Negro Banks Are Doing A Great Work-They Are Great Schools Teaching Them Common Business Ideas Selma, Ala., 23.—The third annual session of the Alabama State Negro Business League, closed a two days session in this city yesterday, president W. J. Echols, of Birringham, presiding. The first day was occupied entirely in carrying out an extensive program in which several questions effecting the business and commercial life of the Negroes of Alabama were discussed. A committee to re-draft the constitution was appointed. At the First Baptist Church, a public reception was given the visitors by the colored citizens of Selma, at which addresses of welcome were delivered by Rev. J. W. Walker, Rev. S. T. Clanton, of Selma University and W. H. McAlpine. The response was delivered by J. H. Phillips, of Montgomery, chairman of the executive committee. Considerable interest centered in the discussion of the subject. "What the Negro Banks are Doing for the Uplift of the Raco," presented by Dr. W. R. Pettiford, president of the Alabama Penny Savings Bank of Birmingham, and its affiliated institutions in Montgomery and Selma. Dr. Pettiford declared that banks among. Negroes were great schools teaching them common business ideas first, then how to turn individual effort into co-operative effort, and greater than all, to learn to trust each other. He cited as an example, the fact that the bank in Selma had 30,000 depositors and the one in Montgomery nearly 45,000, declaring that nothing but a banking institution could have gotten that expression of confidence from the people. Dr. W. H. Newsome, founder and president of the Safety Realty and Banking Co., of Mobile, discussed the subject. The many sided relations of the minister in the life of the Negro people was emphasized by Dr. R. T. Pollard, who took for his subject, "The place of the Minister in the Moral, Civil and Religious Life of the People." The address of Dr. Pollard was followed in a very forceful way by Geo. H. Mays, general financial secretary of the Mound Bayou Cotton Seed Oil Mill, who is the confidential representative of the Hon. Chas. Banks of Mound Bayou. The migratory habits of many Negro farmers was cited by A. L. Burks, of Tuskegee, as one of the greatest causes for unsatisfactory results in farming. Mr. Burks is the representative of a Macon Bank in the handling of its real estate for colored tenants. "What Benefits are Derived by the Public from industrial Insurance Companies" was discussed by E. S. Peters, of Mobile and J. A. Coffee, of Florence. Prof. R. B. Hudson, president of the Selma Negro Business League spoke on "How to Successfully Conduct a Coal and Wood Yard." "The Development of Dry Goods and Haberdashery" was discussed by Mrs. D. F. Bitte of Unistown. A CASE IN POINT. Even Fashionable Society is Sometimes Jealous of the Negroes Attainments. New York, March 1—The reception which was to have been given in honor of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, of Washington, following a meeting of fashionable women suffragists, has been called off because the owner of the apartment where Mrs. Dewey resides says that a public meeting would be a violation of the terms of the lease. This was a way of getting around the opposition that is said to have been caused by the entertainment of Mrs. Terrell. Mrs. Terrell is one of the most gifted women of the race. She is a good speaker, and a few days ago delivered an address before the Ethical Culture society in this city. She is the wife of Justice Robert H. Terrell and is a member of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia. FRANCES HARPER LAID TO REST. Noble Old Woman Had Lived to Enjoy The Result Of Her (Special to the Afro-American Ledger, Philadelphia, Feb. 27-The funeral of Mrs. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, the noted writer and anti-slavery lecturer, who died at her home here last Monday, was held at the Unitarian Church Friday. The services were attended by a large number of prominent citizens of both races. Was Born in Baltimore Mrs. Harper was born on Camden street, Baltimore in 1625. She was left an orphan at an early age, and was reared by an uncle and aunt. She managed to learn how to read and write and a great thirst for knowledge was thus created. When she reached womanhood she was regarded as one of the best informed women of her day. She was often a speaker at anti-slavery meetings, and was connected with Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth and others in moulding sentiment against the institution of slavery. She was also a writer of poetry and prose of merit. She was in great demand for readings from her compositions until old age incapacitated her. Though moving to Philadelphia at an early age, Mrs. Harper often visited this city. She was a speaker at the convention of the American Educators of Colored Youth held here in 1894. Her only daughter recited several pieces of poetry at the concluding session. Mrs. Harper's last appearance here was at a meeting of the Federation of Christian Women several years ago. FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR SCHOOL FUND Special to the Afro-American Ledger, Salisbury, Md., March 2.—Dr. J. H. Dillard, president and general agent of the Jeanes Rural School fund, will salisbury during April to make an inspection of the schools. It is hoped that this visit will mean a slice of the fund for Wicomico county, as a reward to the rural teachers and patrons for the noble efforts extended toward pro- longing the spring term. Banker Melville J. Chism has written Dr. Booker T. Washington calling his attention to the educational awakening in Wicomico county, which to date has resulted in the raising of $500 for the extension of the Negro school term from March 17th to April 30th. WASHINGTONIANS ASSEMBLE IN HARMONY-FEST THL LIONS AND THE LAMBS EAT OUT OF THE SAME DISH AND DISCUSS CONDITIONS Bishop Walters Brings Together Many Colored Leaders With As Many Divergent Opinions —Harmony The Watchword Throughout The Entire Conference—Bishop Walters Makes No Secret of His Friendliness With The Leaders of The Democrat Party. Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger 1004 S. St. N. W. Washington Washington, March 2—Bishop Alex and Walters, head of the 6th Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Zion Church, which includes the District of Coluhnia, was host at a remarkable conference of prominent local residents on last Monday evening, at 1309 I Street, N. W. In this gathering every shade of political, educational, religions and co universal thought of the Capitol City was represented, and the range of discussion was absolutely unlimited There were present gentlemen who followed the doctrines of Dr. Booker T. Washington and there were those who took the opposite view. There were staunah adherents of the administration of President Taft, and there were those who would regard his nomination as a calamity to the Negro. Some would like to have as the Republican nominee in 1912 anybody, save the two most conspicuous men in the presidential limelight-Taft and Roosevelt. Judson Harmon had his friends, as did Woodrow Wilson, Champ Clark and William Jennings Bryan. Champions of the local school system and those who would wipe it out of existence, officials and all, touched elbows in cordial fashion. It was remarked more than once that no other recent occasion has the Negro given so man, tangible evidences of its intelligence and culture, anywhere in the land. Bishop Walters during the discussion made no concealment of the fact that he was in frequent consultation with the leaders of the democratic party, and from the apparently sincere protestations of friendship on their part for the colored people who might see their way clear to act with them in their campaign, even on an independent basis, he felt that a division of the Negro vote along lines of principle would prove to be the wisest course in the present crisis. In the interchange of thought which followed the consensus of opinion seemed to be that the situation had not yet so crystallized as to enable the race to form a proper estimate of next year's probabilities, as a result of which no definite statement was given out for publication. Prominent among those taking part in the conference were: Justic R. H. Terrell, Whitfield McKinlay, John C. Dancy, Arcbiald H. Grimke, Dr. S. C. Corrothers, Thomas. J. Calloway, Prof. Kelly Miller, Daniel Murray, Roscoe Conklin Bruce, Drs. I. N. Ross, Francis J. G. imke, J. Milton Waldron, and others. The Borah bill providing for the election of United States Senators by the votes of the people in the several States was killed in the Senate Tuesday. While the bill had a mere memorious features, its passage would have been a menace to the suffrage rights of the Negro in the south. P. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS BRYAN SAYS WHITES MUST RULE Peerless One Tells Bishop Walters That Whites are Not Divided On That Particular Subject. Palmetto, S. C., Feb. 28—William Jennings Bryan and Bishop Alexander Walters were traveling on the same train from Mobile, Ala., a few days ago, the former speaking to the populace at each place the train stopped. When the train neared here the Peerless One heard of the presence of Bishop Walters on the train and immediately went on the hunt for him. The two gentlemen had a long talk on the race question, especially referring to the question of the division of the vote of the race. Mr. Bryan, it is said, told the Bishop that the white men of this country were agreed on one thing—that they would rule at all hazards. He said whatever difference might exist between the views of white Northerners and Southerners, they were determined that the Negro should occupy a subordinate position, as the government was founded by the whites. Mr. Bryan told the prelate that the reason prejudice did not seem more acute in the North was that Negroes had not gone there in sufficient numbers, and that in any community that the colored people possessed the most intelligence and wealth, the whites would rule anyway. It is said that the prelate and several of his friends listened intently as Mr. Bryan told what he believed was the attitude of the white man the country over. THE PRESTON SISTERS AS New York, March 2.—The beautiful Mirs Rose Antoinette Preston and her sisters were among those who appeared in a series of dances in "matine Artique" at the Waldorf-Astoria last night, with fashionable women as patronesses. The Misses Preston are the daughters of Stephen Preston, who was the Haitian minister to this country some years ago, and who for a number of years was dean of the Diplomatic corps at Washington. They have appeared at swell functions in this city, Newport, Washington and Boston. PRICE THREE CENTS FOR SCHOOL INVENTION TRUE REFORMERS MUST RAISE $34,000 Before They Can Have The Right To Do Business Again. (Appointed to The Afro-American League) GETTING READY FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION ALMOST TICKLED TO DEATH AT THE PROSPECTS OF THE MEETING AND ITS It Is Going To Be The Finest Thing In The Country-It Will Be The Meeting Of The National Baptist Sunday School Congress and Chataquua.-Rev. H. Allen Boyd, of Nashville, Has Invited The Colonel To Take Part In Exercises And He Will RIGHT. I am tickled to to get to at- gress in June ing to be the ry, and I am me go to it. the National Congress and H. A. Boyd to take part ady I have a telling me he This will be The people LEWIS GETS LONG LOOKED FOR JOB President Taft has appoint- ed Him Assistant At- torney General of The U. S. (Special to the Afro-American.) Beaumont, Texas.—I am tickled to over the fact I am going to get to attend a Sunday School Congress in June and I am told that it is going to be the finest thing in the country, and I am asking the Lord to just let me go to it. It will be the meeting of the National Baptist Sunday School Congress and Chataquua. I have a letter from Rev. H. A. Boyd of Nashville, inviting me to take part in the meeting, and already I have a letter from another friend telling me he is going to pay my fare. This will be a great big thing for me. The people are busy in Meridian, Miss., making all the preparations for a big time and people will be there from all parts of the United States. I like to mingle with big people. The Baptist churches to entertain the Congress are Eli Bethel, New Hope, Union, Calvary, Pilgrim Progress, St. John; Mt. Zion, Brown's Chapel, Savannah Grove, Mt. Bethel, and Alt. Heerman. Rev. William Hicks, D. D., has been appointed chairman of the committee on homes with E. S. Gaston, secretary, and they will soon be busy doing their part. I will have time to tell you about the committees in another letter. I am told that Mississippi alone will go up with $60. You see I was in Columbus, Ga., visiting with W. W. Allen, when I wrote to you the last time, and now I am in this part of the world, and it is hard to tell where I will be when I write to you the next time. I think I told you about how I met the people in Columbus, Ga., and what they are doing. I told you about Rev. W. D Johnson, and I am sorry that I must leave out being able to tell you some more things. und my way e pleasure of my friends; but I went I met some NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL CITY. Leaving that place I found my way to Birmingham. I had the pleasure of meeting a good many, of my friends, but did not remain long, but I went right on to Mobile, where I met some of the leading people in that city. You see Mobile is desired to become a great place and my people are doing so well there. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. C F. Johnson and his family. Now things are getting in shape for the next General Conference. Let me hear from you when you have the time. I have a letter inviting me to speak in Baltimore, at Trinity, and I am going to accept the invitation and you will have to wait for the others. I thought I would have a line from Sparrows Point. but it did not come to me, hence I shall not be able to go there. Send all mail for me to the Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, Ark. Washington, March 2.—The President today nominated and sent to the U. S. Senate the name of James C. Napier, from Tennessee, to be Register of the Treasury. Richmond, Va., March 2.—The outlook for the Grand Fountain of the True Reformers is somewhat hopeful since the meeting here in special session of the Grand Fountain last week. The State Insurance Commissioner told the Grand Fountain that they would have to pay off $34,000 of the $148,000 indebtedness of order before he would remove the suspension of the order's right to do business. As no money could be borrowed, according to the commissioner's dictum, to meet this demand, an assessment of $1.25 on each member was levied. About $14,000 was raised at the meeting, $8,000 pledged; and this, along with other monies may enable the order to float once more. Only two of the old officers, A. W. Holmes, who was elected grand master last September, and W. P. Burrell, who has been secretary for many years remain in office. Washington, March 2-William H. Lewis, second United States District Attorney at Boston, and famous football coach, was nominated an assistant Attorney General of the United States Tuesday by President Tatt. The appointment has been expected since last October, when the announcement was made that Mr. Lewis was slated for the job. The position pays $5,000 a year and is the first of its kind to be held by a colored man. Mr. Lewis was born in Barkley, Va. 43 years ago. After finishing the course at the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute at Petersburg, he entered Amherst College, graduating in 1892. He then matriculated in the Harvard Law School, finishing three years later. While at Harvard he took considerable interest in athletics and became famous the country over as a football star. He continued as coach for the Harvard football team for some years after graduation Mr. Lewis served a term in the Massachusetts legislature and was appointed to his present office by President Roosevelt. Henry O. Tanner, the famous artist was in the city last week. He will paint the portrait of the former congressman John Langton, which is to be hung in Howard University. While here, Mr. Tanner called upon I-aac Hathaway, the Kentucky sculptor, and paid a high tribute to the genius displayed by the latter in the specimens exhibited. Recorder of Deeds, Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, has returned from a visit to Atlanta, Ga. The Robert T. Freeman Dental Society will give several hours weekly to the treatment of the teeth of the children of the color-d schools. An examination is being held this week to score eligibles for substitute military instructor of the High School cadets. W. H. O. Brown for years a clerk in the 6th Auditors office, has resigned to return to his old home in Newport News, Va., to practice, law. Mr. Brown owes some valuable property. BIG CELEBRATION IN WASHINGTON Mu-So-Lit Club Devotes Evening to Lincoln and Douglass. Midwinter Meeting of Farfamed Social Organization Takes Up Life and Work of Two Great Americans. President Thirkield of Harvard University Makes Semiannual Report. BY OLIVER RANDOLPH. Washington.-At the February meeting of the Mu-So-Lit club the evening was given over to a Lincoln-Douglass celebration. President Arthur S. Gray, the newly elected executive, was in the chair. Professor E. C. Williams, principal of the M Street high school, delivered a scholarly address on Abraham Lincoln. He traced with the precision of the careful student of history the career of the great "rail splitter" and discussed in detail the humaneness, the honesty and the originality of Lincoln. Professor Williams also spoke of Lincoln's great speeches, putting stress on his Gettysburg speech and the second inaugural address. Professor J. Montgomery Gregory of Howard university delivered the address on Fred Douglass. Mr. Gregory is a speaker of much force and earnestness and made a splendid impression on Washingtonians in this his maledian speech here. He is a graduate of Harvard college, where he won honors as a debater. The lessons drawn from the life of Douglass by Mr. Gregory were impressed upon his hearers with much force. After rehearsing the early history of Douglass' life, Mr. Gregory said that Douglass was never content until he measured up to the full rights of a DR. ARTHUR S. GRAY. man. He exhorted the men of the race to measure up to the full height of menhood. Judge M. W. Gibbs, formerly of Arkansas, who now resides in this city with his son-in-law and daughter, Attorney and Mrs. N. B. Marshall, was the next speaker. Judge Gibbs has a most interesting history. He is in his eighty-seventh year, was prominent in Arkansas politics during reconstruction, was United States consul to Madagascar and has been commissioned to hold office by four presidents of the United States. He gave his early acquaintance with Doughlas, which began in 1845, and spoke of the influence of Doughlas on his life. "The life of Doughlas convinced the world," said Hon. Charles A. Cottrill, collector of internal revenue at Honolulu, Hawaii, "that beneath the black face and silky hair were limitless possibilities." Mr. Cottrill spoke also of the life of Abraham Lincoln. Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland of Newport, R. L. was also a guest of the P. evening and made some pertinent comments on the lives of Lincoln and Douglass. Dr. Wheatland is well known in Washington, where he graduated from Howard Medical college. He is a former president of the National Medical association and is a physician and surgeon of renown. Dr. Wheatland and Mr. Cottrill were upon motion of Hon. W. T. Vernon, given honorary membership in the Nu-So-Lit club. Short talks were made by Lieutenant Thomas H. R. Clarke, Dr. W. L. Board. Dr. W. Bruce Evans, John Cromwell, R. A. Pelham, S. J. Davidson, Judge R. H. Terrell, Oliver Randolph, James A. Cobb, Garner Wilkinson, F. L. Cardoza, Dr. A. M. Curtis, J. C. Waters and Hon. John C. Dancy. city, which was recently held in Carnegie library at the university, Justice Job Barnard, president of the board, presided. The report of President Thirkield shows a favorable condition of the institution. The attendance surpassed that of any previous year, with an entering college class of 167 freshmen. This shows first a growing conviction on the part of the colored youth that if they are to meet the increasing demands of the race for leadership as physicians, preachers, teachers, lawyers and industrial leaders a mere preparatory course will not suffice. The fact that since emancipation there have been only an average of seventy-five colored graduates per year makes the need for college trained men apparent. This increase is also a prompt response to the enlarged opportunities open at Howard. Large numbers who formerly went to northern colleges now receive their training ope There are more than 600 students receiving popular instruction in physics, chemistry and biology in the new [Name] science hall, four professors and three regular instructors giving their entire time to the work of science instruction, besides seven student assistants. The Rev. Dr. Pezaria O'Connell of Salisbury, Md., was unanimously elected to the chair of church history and Scripture exegesis made vacant by the death of Dr. John L. Ewell, who for twenty years held that position. Dr. O'Connell is a man of unusual scholarship. Professor Morris Jastrow, Jr., of the University of Pennsylvania, where Dr. O'Connell took his degree, says: "He has the mind and method of a real investigator, and I am satisfied that he will make additions to our knowledge of the Old Testament. He has also a most lucid and happy manner of exposition, and I cannot imagine any better fortune for aspirants to knowledge in a seminary than to come into contact with such a man." President Francis Brown of the Union Theological seminary speaks of him as "a scholar of remarkable ability and a gentleman of cultivation and personal attractiveness." The position in the School-of Law made vacant by the death of Mr. Thomas I. Woodward, who for eight years had been a lecturer on the law of real estate, was not filled. On recommendation of the dean, Mr. George Francis Williams, one of the professors was appointed to temporarily fill the chair for the remainder of the year. The report of the treasurer showed the institution without debt. The budget for the year, however, reveals the fact that only by the most rigid economy can a deficit be avoided on account of the large increase of students and the enlargement of the teaching force. The rapid increase of Young Men's Christian association buildings for colored men in the north and south has made a demand for a training school for secretaries. At the urgent request of the International Young Men's Christian association committee the board has authorized the opening of a Young Men's Christian association training school, the work to be provided for by the present teaching force in the School of Theology and college, with assistance from the officers of the central Young Men's Christian association and from the two international secretaries who are located in this city. 'Mothers' Day; Nursery to Reopen. At the February meeting of the Lincoln Settlement association held in the interest of the Mothers' Day nursery in Brooklyn, plans were perfected for the reopening of the nursery early in March. The officers of the day nursery department of the Settlement association are: President Dr. V. Morton-Jones; vice president. Mrs. Alice Wiley Seay; secretary. Miss Gertrude E. Johnson; assistant secretary. Miss Catherine E. Washington; treasurer. W. Russell Johnson. Warning to Federal Government. The effort to elect United States senators by a direct vote of the people deserves to fail, says the Dallas (Tex.) Express. The idea is born in sin and soaked in iniquity. The very day the federal government lends its sanction to this heresy that day the national government acknowledges the legality of the unlawful and diabolical methods now being resorted to to disfranchise the Negro vote in the south. Wisdom in Becoming Politically Wise. The Illinois idea, edited and published by Mr. S. I. Turner in Chicago, says editorially colored men are becoming wise politically. They are taking part in all the different campaigns and are dividing their votes like any other nationality. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER Love and a Laundry Check By MABEL D. CALHOUN Copyright by American Press Association, 1911. "Well—I'll-be—jiggered!" Chris Webb brought his horse to a standstill and stared down at the small square of yellow paper that fluttered before Dixie's dancing hoofs like a will-o'the-wisp of the daytime. Suddenly he dug his knees into Dixie's shoulders, and as she sprang forward Chris leamed over and caught the flying paper with a practiced hand. Then he scanned it closely and uttered a long drawn whistle. Plainly it was a Chinese laundry check and represented to its owner a necessary article of wearing apparel that probably lay unclaimed in the wash house of some moon faced Colestial. A laundry check found on the sidewalk in town is a common occurrence. A laundry check discovered in an obscure canyon in the desert-regions of Arizona becomes a matter for considerable interest, especially if one has just convinced himself that this particular canyon has never been trod by the foot of civilized man. "There isn't a Chink laundry within fifty miles, or I'm a sinner! And I was sure I struck a new trail, and after naming that gully and all to find this!" Hours afterward when he rolled dusty up to the bunk house and turned Dixie over to the friendly preffered services of Dutchy Fink there was some comment on his extended absence. "Where's the critter?" asked Henderson, making room for his comrade at the table and passing Webb's cup to be filled. "Dead," replied Christopher, his strong white teeth biting deep into a lunk of corn bread. "I followed the trail clean off the range into the sand and cactus and then I missed it. After awhile I saw a buzzard high in the air, and I guessed what had happened, so I followed and found the eater under a twisted cottonwood." "Dead?" questioned Peters. "Almost. Of course I couldn't leave her that way, with that devilish buzzard hanging around, so"—he paused for another draft of coffee. "So you shot her, Chris?" "Tep, and then I shot the buzzard." They laughed indulgently. "You always was soft hearted, Chris," commented Peters, filling his pipe. "Who'd stop to bore a strayed critter after chasing her twenty miles?" "I would," said Chris in a voice that indicated he was weary of the topic. "Any you chaps got baccy?" He defyly rolled a cigarette in his lean brown fingers and drew a light from Henderson's smoke. "Which one of you follows is wearing bibed shirts?" he asked fizzily. "Not guilty!" they cried in chorus, and Peters continued, "They ain't a chap and nerve enough to sport a bled shirt on the Three Forks outfit—not since Pinky Fleming was took for a ghost and a greaser shot him dead—right through the bled shirt!" "Since then billed shirts has been looked on like sudden death," put in Henderson grumely. "No, sir, there ain't nobody on Little Forks wearing billed shirts. Why you ask, Chris?" "Anybody know where there's a Chink laundry?" demanded Chris patiently. "I expect there's one in Tucson," suggested Peters. "Seems like a dream — I remember shooting up a Chink laundry there. That was a long time ago," he added hastily. "Then there ain't a Chink laundry nearer than Tueson?" said Chris. "How about Cactus Branch?" suggested Redwood from his quiet corner. "Seems I recollect once when I was passing the Lone Horn—I was going to the roundup at the Branch, you know—some of the winnemen folks asked me would I leave a bundle at the laundry there and git a check for It. Being of an obliging nature, I jest naturally said I. Would, and I'm blamed if they didn't tote out a big, squishy bundle, and me expecting a couple of collars or mebwe a billed shirt! Mrs. Trarymore—you know Jim Trarymore running the Lone Horn now—Mrs. Trarymore says not to lose it, because it's a 'precious thing.' It's nothing but a fancy white dress her sister was expecting to wear to the schoolhouse dance, and the girl and set her heart it should be done up right and nobody but a Chink must do it. "As I was roped in for the job I bows most polite and says I will leave the check on my way back. Well"—he paused and ered his companions dubiously "you all recollect the roundup at Cactus Branch." "Being as it only happened last week, we have strong recollections," confessed Chris, rubbing his head thoughtfully. "We specially recollect all about you. Redwood, and you sure didn't take the trail by the Lone Horn when you came back, and you ain't been off this outfit since." "That's right," admitted Redwood gloomily. "What happened?" "I left the squashy bundle all right, and the Chink it would be 4 bits, and he gave me a piece of paper covered with turkey tracks, and now I don't know where the blamed paper is unless" — He brightened suddenly and slapped his knee. "Now, I reckon meb- be I made a cigarette out of it. I was short of paper about that time." Henderson hugged loudly. "You'd have known it if you'd smoked that, Redwood. Mebbe we can help you out, because if that girl don't git to the dance, why, I don't know what us chaps will do. I've seen her." "Is it that bad?" asked Peters sym- "Is it that bad?" asked Peters sympathetically. "She's a peachierino" quoth Mr. Henderson warmly. Chris got upon his feet and tossed away the end of his cigarette. "What trail did you follow when you came back from the roundup?" he yawned carclessly. Redwood shook his head hopefully. "I've been trying to figure that out ever since. I must have got lost, for I was three days getting back here, and I had nothing to eat"— "You can cut that out," interjected Peters, grinning. "I found you at Bedermans, and that's over to the southeast—somewhere near where Chris has been after his stray critter." Mr. Webb's air of langour increased. "Then I reckon this young lady can't go to the dance unless she gets this dress what the Chink is washing, elb?" He yawned again. Redwood nodded. "I reckon it's the only party dress she's got; she seemed mighty particular about it" he said regretfully. "And she can't get the dress without the check?" persisted Chris sleepily. "No checkee, no shirtee!" returned Redwood. "You going to the dance?" Mr. Redwood smiled laboriously and ran his hand along one leg with a painful gesture. "I reckon my leg's most too stiff this time, so I guess I won't be around tomorrow night." he said. They laughed heartlessly as they parted for the night. In his own corner of the roughly partitioned bunk house Christopher Webb pulled the laundry check from his pocket and studied the strange biogeography with thoughtful eyes. "Till do it," he said suddenly. "I reckon she'll be mighty grateful to the one who brings back her party dress. I expect it's a pretty thing—all fills and furbelows and lacey stuff, like what Annie used to wear." His dark eyes became almost black with a sudden intensity of emotion, and his brows knitted painfully. "I wasn't cut out for a bookkeeper or for city life. If she'd only have seen that my coming into the open was my call to what I could do best, but she gave me the go by, and here I am! I'm a darned sight better off in some ways than I was there in Denver. I've got health and I've got a thousand salted away against the ranch I'll buy some day, but I haven't got her!" His head drooped a little, and then, as if aware of his weakness, he threw back his shoulders and laughed softly. "No need to keep that other girl away from the party," he said in a low tone as he proceeded to make an elaborate toilet with such facilities as the ranch afforded. It was past midnight when he let himself out of the door and made his way into the corral. It was the work of a moment to catch up a mount. This time it was a rawboned sorrel with a long raking stride that carried his rider over the trail with remarkable swiftness. At 10 o'clock the next morning Christopher Webb dismounted stily from the sorrel and entered the door of a Chinese laundry in the flourishing town of Cactus Branch. In his hand he carried a laundry check, and when he came forth he bore a large and squishy looking bundle, which he placed carefully before him when he remounted. A brief stop for breakfast and then he was back on another trail, this time the one leading toward the Lone Horn. He knew Jim Trarymore slightly, had met him three years before when Chris had first come out into the open, as he called his departure from the city, but he had not seen Jim recently. He had heard that he was married now and taken the Lone Horn. At 5 o'clock he clattered up to the veranda of the Lone Horn ranch house and shouted in a stentorian voice: Lancaster. There was a delighted shriek from within and light footsteps on the wooden floor of the hall. Then a slender form gowned in pale blue cotton darted across the veranda and held up eager arms for the bundle—a lovely golden haired girl with wistful blue eyes and a sadly drooping mouth, who did not see Christopher Webb's amazed face. She saw nothing save the bundle and a tall, kindly disposed cowboy who had ridden out of his way to oblige her. "How can I thank you"—she was beginning when Christopher spoke from the shadow of his broad hat. "Anne, he said in it, Annie Lee looked at him for a moment, and then, dropping her head against his knee, she cried softly for awhile. "Elseie married Jim Traymore a year ago," she explained, "and I came out here to visit them. I didn't know where you were. Chris, but I felt somehow if I was out in this country I might be near you anyway. I-have wanted you so!" When Christopher broke the news to his comrades at the Three Forks he added, laughing, "I reckon that there occasion will demand a biled shirt, ch. boys?" "So do, so do" urged Henderson eagerly. "Soems like a wedding ougher break that there billed shirt hoodoo." "You got any laundry checks up your sleeve?" demanded Peters of Henderson. "You speak kind of wishful, like you'd love to wear a billed shirt." "I expect all of you to wear 'em when—when it's necessary—that is, when I'm married," said the happy Christopher authoritatively. HOMESEEKERS, ATTENTION! Thousands of satisfied customers are buying houses from us on the EASY PAYMENT plan. Why not call on us and let us explain to YOU what we can do. We have for sale a large list of houses all on easy terms on Druid Hill avenue, Argyle avenue, Bloom street, Division street, Dolphin street Mosher street and cross streets. We have over half a million dollars to put out on homes for you. Call to see us today. 635 ENSOR ST., Near Monument S Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. 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It is generally supposed that YOUR UNCLE SAMUEL is the ONLY PERSON in this country that has the right to MAKE MONEY, and possibly he has, but we assume to be in a position to show any number of HUSTLING BOYS not only the way to MAKE MONEY but to make GOOD MONEY 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, 628 N. Eutaw St. Saturday morning get a bundle of The Afro-American Ledgers and go out and sell them, and any SMART BOY OR GIRL can do that. We do not want you unless you can HUSTLE. Dull boys and girls need not come around. Many of our HUSTLERS ARE MAKING GOOD MONEY, and if you do not believe it just ask them. We have a lot of good live hustling fellows working for us, no, for themselves, and you can do the same. Girls can do as well as boys. ROYAL STANDARD TYPEWRITER The Royal represents economy in more ways than ONE. 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It does BETTER work working parts, and they CRAYON PICTURE OF YOURSELF OR FRIENDS? Do You Want One? 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. How To Get One. 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 Afro-American Office, 628 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore, Md. FARM ORCHARD AND GARDEN BY F.E.TRIGG CENTRAL POINT ROGUE RIVER VALLEY OREGON CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED [This matter must not be reprinted without special permission.] THE HOTBED. As there are always those every spring who are taking up gardening for the first time it will be in place to again give simple directions for making the hotbed, which will not only pay for itself in the toothsome radishes and lettuce which it will provide for the table, but also in furnishing tomato, cabbage, enulloid, pepper, eggplant, etc. for transplanting into the open ground. The location of the bed is important, and preferably this should be on the south side of a building or right board fence, where the sun's rays will be cornered. The length and width of the hotbed will depend upon one's purpose and upon the dimension of the window sash which are available. The frame should be so built that the sash will slope to the south five or six inches and may be built about arench dug in the ground or made of wider stuff set on the ground and banked with manure. We have tried both ways and prefer the former. Into the pit prepared should be placed eight or ten inches of fresh horse manure containing about one short straw or other litter, which will keep it from heating too rapidly. The chemical reaction which generates the heat will be hastened if a few pails of water are poured over the manure. This should be allowed to heat some before the earth is put in, which should be of a rich, mellow loam if possible and spread evenly to warm up. When the air in the bed shows a temperature of about 70 degrees the seed may be planted in rows or bed, as one may prefer. The bed should be watered frequently enough to keep the soil moist, and if the thermometer or hand shows the bed is getting too hot the sash should be lifted during the day to permit ventilation. Where one does not have window sash for the purpose white cotton cloth tacked on a frame will answer the same purpose if the weather is not too severe and will make the bed self ventilating. As a safeguard against a cold snap pieces of old carpet or canvas or a pile of straw with which to cover the bed should be kept handy. Before the plants which are to be transferred to the open ground are removed the sash should be removed entirely to allow the plants to toughen. A CODLING MOTH PARASITE. A CODLING MOTH PARASITE. A coding moth parasite has been discovered by Professor E. P. Taylor in Grand Valley, Colorado, that bids fair to be a great aid to orchardists in the incessant warfare which they have to wage against this worst insect foe of the apple family. The parasite, which is in reality a tiny bee, is so small that it takes eighty-three of the bees placed end to end to cover the space of an inch, while two or three of them find ample room in a coding moth egg, which is not larger than the eye end of a medium sized needle. Professor Taylor has been observing the work of this bee for the past four years, but not until the past summer has the insect been present in sufficient numbers to make effective inroads against the coding moth. The tiny bee searches out the freshly hid moth eggs, places their shells and deposits its eggs within. The eggs of the parasite hatch in a couple of days and at once begin to devour the contents of the egg. Eggs thus attacked turn to an unnatural black color: On reaching its growth the bee cuts an opening through the shell of the egg and emerges as a reddish, four winged microscopic bee-like insect. All orchardists who have been through the exacting and not entirely pleasant process of spraying will hope that this little insect friend may greatly multiply and penetrate to every corner of the land where apples are grown. A DASTARDLY PROPOSITION. Press dispatches of a couple of weeks ago told of the proposal to perpetrate one of the most dastardly agricultural outrages which have ever been recorded in this country. It seems to have been a scheme batched by two or three New York cotton speculators who had laid a plan to scatter through Georgia and South Carolina 1,000,000 cotton boll weevils so that the fields in these states would be attacked by the pest and the yield of cotton correspondingly reduced and the prices boosted. It is estimated that at the rate at which the weevil is spreading from the western and central southern states it will be about two years before this enemy of the cotton plant will reach the territory above referred to, but how any man or group of men could be so absolutely money mud as to conceive the idea of hastening the spread of the insect when the combined federal and state insect fighting forces are doing all in their power to hold it in check is absolutely incomprehensible. It would be hard indeed to devise a punishment that would be adequate for an offense of this kind. A filling in time may not save nip, but it will reduce toothaches and extractions and save a whole lot of tering trials with false molar outfits. If the kerosene lamp persists in smoking up the carefully cleaned chimney try boiling up the burner. If it still persists try throwing it out the back door. It is just as easy to form good habits as bad ones, and this is an important point not only in the formation of character in man, but in the training of animals that serve him. As with cattle, the breed of poultry to be selected by any individual should be the one which he prefers or which will best suit his purposes, as any one of a number will pay well if given proper care and attention. New Mexico has approximately 600,000 acres already under irrigation, with 3,000,000 more that can be watered artificially. When this shall have been accomplished New Mexico's place as an agricultural state will have been secured. A fellow can have a dish of ham and eggs now and then since the eggs corner collapsed without borrowing money on his life insurance policy to foot the bill. Ham and eggs used to taste pretty good, but it was so long ago the most of us will have to learn all over again. In all too many instances a fellow's attitude on this matter of bovine tuberculosis depends upon whether it is up to him to drink the milk or eat the flesh of animals affected with the disease or whether he has some of them on his hands that he is anxious to get rid of and lose as little as possible. Contrary to an idea that seems to have got root in the minds of some folks here and there, careful experiments with the tuberculin test prove conclusively that the application of tuberculin will not only not cause tuberculosis in a healthy animal, but has no harmful effect whatever upon an animal that is affected with tuberculosis or other disease. The one great point in favor of corn silage is that it comes nearer than any other winter ration to duplicating the succulence of the lush grasses of May and June. It is because of this fact that stock is so fond of silage and that the feeding of it results in such a generous milk flow in the dairy cow and the rapid gain in flesh of the other farm animals to which it is fed. If the writer ever had any doubt that birds know a good thing when they see it, it was dispelled last season when he noted the certainty with which they singled out the ringest and reddest cheeked peaches and devoured them completely, leaving nothing but the pit hanging to the limb. Other fruit in garden and on mountain slope was scarce at the time, and this doubtless accounts for the trespass of these feathered friends. While it is a mighty fine thing for the farmer to have an automobile and all right for him to do so if he has the money in the bank with which to purchase the machine. It is a very questionable procedure for any fellow who has to increase his indebtedness to buy one. We have in mind a fellow who did just this thing, and in the end it meant that he lost the farm, as he couldn't get his money's worth out of the machine without using it, and he couldn't do this without neglecting the farm work. One of the reasons why the dairy cows give the largest returns in milk yield in May and June is that the water they drink does not chill them to the bone. This condition can be reproduced in the winter by warming the drinking water with a tank heater by the use of cobs or other fuel instead of making the cow do the job, utilizing corn and other high priced feeds for the purpose. Every bit of heat which the cow has to furnish in the warming of ice cold water means that the energy and vitality which she can devote to milk production are reduced by just so much. In all too many co-operative creameries the buttermaker is kept tied down too closely to scrubbing, cleaning and stoking work when this could be done just as well by much cheaper help and the buttermaker given this time to inquire more carefully into the stable and milk house conditions to be found on the farms of the several hundred patrons of the creamery. Owing to this shortsighted effort at economy there is little question that creameries of this type lose thousands of dollars annually, which they might just as well save in an improved butter quality by giving their buttermaker more help, thus enabling him to give them more of his service as a specialist. Persons afflicted with tuberculosis would do well to keep in mind the curative power of fresh air, whether in the east, west, north or south. Many people of limited means might better stay at home, using the precautions they would take elsewhere of sleeping and living in the open air, in the meantime enjoying the comforts of home, than to go to some far away, strange place without means sufficient for real needs. Still another class might as well stay at home, those who have money, but who go and live in stuff boarding houses in some large city, keeping late hours and disregarding the fundamental requirements of health with the expectation that climate alone will work a cure, and that without its being given a fair chance. The Everglades and big cypress swamp of Florida are inhabited by the remnant of a tribe of Indians, the Seminoles, who have been deprived of their lands and have taken up their abode in these swamps as a last retreat. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and a churning of butter is usually no sweeter than the worst mess of cream which was used in the making of it. Sometimes buttermakers and more often creamery managers and directors overlook this simple fact. In selecting a breed of dairy cows it is not so vital a thing that one should have this or that variety as that he should select the breed which he likes best. The performance of the several leading breeds is so nearly on an equality that success is largely a matter of the man and his method anyway. The plebeian prune, which, dressed with thick cream, is a close second to June strawberries, is greatly improved in edible quality if soaked from twelve to twenty-four hours before cooking, while the uncooked prune soaked in warm water in which the desired amount of sugar has been dissolved is said to have as fine a flavor as the fresh fruit. A woman can and is usually willing to stand a good deal of downright hard work if she feels there is good reason for her doing so; and that her labors are recognized and appreciated, and this goes far toward lightening the load; but it is indeed hard lines for her who slaves from daylight till dark and long past, who receives only cross words and complaints in acknowledgment of her services. The more frequently the hog raiser can bring his shotes to seven months of age and have them weigh 33K pounds apiece the larger per cent of gain he will make on his investment, as in a majority of cases quick gains are economical gains. The above result can be obtained from a clover, alfalfa or rape pasture, skimmilk or buttermilk during the interval and corn and oil meal at the rate of 9 to 1 as a finishing ration. If the Danish dairyman can make money in dairying on $700 and $800 land and the farmer on the Jersey and Guernsey islands can make a good living and something-besides on land worth from $1,000 to $1,200 per acre and buy high priced imported feeds to boot, it looks as if the farmers of the United States on lands worth from $80 to $150 per acre and capable of producing all of the raw stuff needed in the turning out of finished dairy products had about the surest and easiest snap that could be imagined. A friend who had a fine cutting of alfalfa caught with a heavy rain a couple of years ago hit upon the plan of stowing the crop away in his silo green and wet. Later he filled the silo up with corn. Late the following winter when he got down to the alfalfa ensilage he found it in perfect condition, and the dairy cows were crazy about it and ate it up clean as a whale. This would seem to show that the silo might be used to advantage as a haymow for clever and alfalfa in sections where the rainfall prevents the proper curing of the grasses. It is an interesting fact that while the average wheat yield of the state of Kansas was but thirteen and one half bushels per acre for 1010 it was nearly twice this amount on all the land farmed under the direction of the experiment station at Fort Hays, in the western part of the state, where scientific principles were carried out in the plowing and preparation of the soil. Yet, notwithstanding this showing, you now and then run across a fellow in the thirteen bushel per acre class who has little but derision for the "lead pencil" farmers of the state agricultural colleges. President Taft has lately signed a proclamation which will throw open to homestead entry more than half a million acres in the Ozark forest, reserve in Arkansas, south of the White river, in the Leatherwood mountains. While much of the tract is rough and covered with timber, there are limited areas that would be ideal for the growing of corn and other crops if cleared, while much larger areas would be suited to fruit raising. The climate is such that stock can range the year through, while the water supply is abundant and pure and the country a healthful one in which to live. Further information relative to the tract can be got by writing the land office, Washington. The problem of keeping the young folks on the farm, as well as the good wife from sinking into an untimely yet restful, grave, will be solved when the head of the house puts by the notion that he has get to annex the adjoining eighties and instead devotes some of the hard earned money, in the accumulation of which both wife and children have had a hand, to remodeling the house, improving the grounds and installing some of the improvements and conveniences that lighten labor, make life tolerable and enjoyable and in a measure worth the living. When the boys and girls hike from the farm as soon as they are well out of kilts there's usually a reason for it. J. C. Brigg Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone, Mt Vernon 2833. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. C. & P. Phone, Madison 432. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year..... One Dollar Six Months..... Fifty Cents Three Months..... Forty Cents Single Copy..... Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. 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We feel that the thinking ones among us are not sufficiently alive to the needs of the hour, with respect to the higher welfare of the race. It is certainly true that whatever a man soweth that shall he also reap. We can not reap without we sow; and we can not plant tobacco and reap cotton. There is a great deal of racial development and culture along the line of satisfying the yearing for social fellowship and divers diversions in pleasures. In the field of fun-makers, as well as in the "sporting world," members of the race have handsomely acquitted themselves, reaching the top notch along such lines of endeavor. Whether always wisely and helpfully or not, yet, it is a notorious fact that members of the race have given much attention in developing and promoting benevolent and fraternal institutions. With all the discouragements along these particular lines, they have made some substantial progress which will serve to lead to better foundations therein. But, is it not, after all, a bit discouraging, with the advent into racial life of so many trained and capable men and women, that there has been little or no serious endeavor in the realm of more perfectly adjusting our economic and civic relations? And, does not this failure, largely, proceed from the erroneous notion, that somehow that which has been wrought out by the white man along these lines is all sufficient for our needs? Whatever may be responsible for the condition which confronts us the fact itself can not be defended. In so large a community as Baltimore, with its hundred thousand colored population, there is a field for development in our economic and civil relations, which ought to actually thrill with enthusiasm the hearts of all enterprising and thoughtful men and women of strong character, who really believe in the capability of themselves. The fact that the whole situation presents a somewhat puzzling and problematic aspect ought of itself to prove stimulating and invigorating; since, unquestionably, the destiny of man is the solution of problems. With the manifold necessities and indispensable daily needs of the race in this city, with the ready industrial capital which it is constantly expending, men of capability and character have a real opportunity not only for the growth and expansion of their powers, but likewise the almost compelling inducement, to so realize the dreams and visions of their active minds, as will convert poverty and weakness into riches and strength. Nor is ment in civic relations less enhancing and of secondary importance. Certainly, our relations, in this respect, are not all they ought to be, and in their improvement there is great prosperity not only to the race, but to the whole community. Now, the practical question which must, some day, find an adequate answer, is, if men of ordinary and common place minds among us organize to develop and increase the varied interests which center around making socially "good times" for the race, and a promotion of its fraternal and benevolent interests, why are college-bred men of the race, and others, having the equivalent, by their own extraordinary endeavor, so unmindful of the exigencies which demand of them a concentration of thought and scientific application of the same, in the much needed direction of a betterment of our economical and civic relations? What is the use of well trained intellects of the race, buttressed with strong character, if they be not for such advanced leadership in just such a realm as we have indicated? If man seeks to live only in his stomach and back, his life will be of but short duration. Nature does not believe in waste, and failing to use the faculties and powers so richly bestowed, we but invite her to withdraw such gifts from those who prefer to walk in darkness rather than in light. Men of education and character must industriously use the excellent gifts which they have in the solving of those problems. This can hardly be done apart from that idea which expresses itself in Combination, Concentration and Co-Operation. The primary election, although quite a while off, is warming up and the candidates are putting in some very good work. One of them is offering a hundred dollar prize and at present there are no takers, although it looks as if the hand will be called by some knowing ones. Now, boys, do not get so hot that you cannot cool off before the election takes places. Some are still betting on the ground hog and others are saying "Pish." Either way we are having some mighty good weather and then again some other kind. Congress has had its troubles, but they are about over and we congratulate the country on one thing, the additional disfranchisement attempt, we are glad to say, was frustrated. There are some people who are never happy unless they are stirring up trouble of some kind or other. Among this number that are now afflicting this city are a few gentlemen who are making a strenuous effort to disturb the very friendly relations between the white and colored people of this city with what they please to call a "Segregation act." Notwithstanding the fact that the previous one has been declared unconstitutional they have introduced another and will now try to pass it through the council before its time expires. One of these gentlemen, we are informed does not own a dollar's worth of property in this city, and the other is far from being a rich man, while a co-partner has only gained prominence because of his rigid adherence to the Southern condition of trying to continually lait the Negro. Mr. Mahool is in the running for Mayor of this city for another term of four years, and if we mistake not he will sign this infamous bill when passed by a strictly party (Democratic) vote in the Council. A man of this kind is not fit to sit in the Mayorality chair in a large cosmopolitan city like this. Again there are several institutions and organizations now attempting to boom this city and make it a great metropolis. What is the use of one set of men trying to build up while another is trying to tear down? A house divided against itself cannot stand. Will Baltimore ever be a Greater city under such conditions? We do not believe it will. The bourbons from way-back should be squelched. CRITERION CLUB Oxford, March 1. The Oxtonion Club gave a reception at the Old Feilows' hall Friday evening. The entertainment was under the auspices of the club, which was reception of the guests the hall was artistically decorated. Covers were laid for 40 persons and the menu was most palatable. Many out-of-town guests were present, they included: Misses Nettie and Daisy Jenkins, Miss Parson, of Easton; Miss Katie Barnes, of Dover; Nrs. Sus Griffin and Miss Flora J. Dyer, of New York city; Messrs. John Benton, Isaac Queen and Ernest Carpin, of DC. The music was under the direction of The music was under the direction of Prof. Ponly, of Easton, Md. The officers are: H. M. Butler, president; R. P. Dyer, secretary; George Turpin, treasurer. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER OPTIMISM THE WATCHWORD AT BANQUET. EDITOR OF AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THE GUEST OF BALTIMORE'S LEAD-OITIZENS. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes Prophesies as to Future of The Negro Newspaper-Will Take Great Responsibility From Shoulders Of The Ministry-Other Ad- That the race journal is destined to occupy a conspicuous part in the solution of the problems confronting the Negro, and that the capable men now entering the profession of journalism, foreshadow that influence, was the central theme of responses at the banquet given at the Nazarite Hall last Friday night in honor of John H. Murphy, publisher of the Afro-American Ledger, who passed his seventieth milestone Christmas day. The subscribers were prominent men in all walks of life, including Dr. Booker T. Washington, and a number resident miles away from this city. Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon pastor of John Wesley M. E Church, presided and City Council man Harry S. Cummings was toast master. A number of toasts were responded to in which the importance of racial papers was emphasized and Mr. Murphy eulogized for his successful career as a journalist In introducing each speaker Mr. Cummings spoke of some features of Negro journalism. and their toasts: Dr. P. J. Taylor, of Philadelphia "The Medical Profession;" Dr. Whitfield Winsey, of this city "Some Pioneer Race Papers;" Attorney C. C. Fitzgerald, "The Lega Profession;" Mr. Harry T. Tratt group principal of city schools "Schools and Business;" Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, pastor of Sharp Street Memorial Church, "The Ministry;" Attorney W. C. McCard, "Our Women;" Dr. J. O Spencer, president of Morgan College, "The College and the Newspaper;" Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the Colored High School, "Education and Public Opinion;" Mr. Hugh E. Macbeth editor of the Baltimore Times, "Our Guest, the journalist," and R. W. Thompson, of Washington, the dean of correspondents for race papers, who delivered an interesting talk on race newspapers in general. Mr. Murphy's response to the various tributes was in a reminiscent and optimistic vein. He spoke of his entrance into journalistic work as the Baltimore correspondent of the New York Freeman, his subsequent publication of the Sunday-school Helper and the Standard and his later acquirement of the Afro-American and the Ledger, which papers he consolidated. He said that at one time the prospects for the Afro-American Ledger seemed so dreary that he would have sold it for a song if some prospective owner had come forth. He declared that the Negro paper was a necessary adjunct of racial life and that the quality of the papers as well as the calibre of the men engaged in their production, would grow better in proportion to the manner that the race patronized the papers which held up the bright side of racial doings. After saying that he aimed to make the Afro-American Ledger a better paper than ever, he concluded by expressing his gratitude for the generous way in which the people had rallied to the support of the Afro-American Ledger, declaring it to be his belief that the greatest possible future awaited the colored journalist. In introducing Mr. Murphy, Mr. Cummins spoke of the value of a paper that truthfully represented matters of racial import, and paid Mr. Murphy a tribute as an editor at all times held up the brightest pictures for the race. Mr. Macbeth said that a Negro daily paper was an absolute necessity, and that the great drawback to the race paper was that the "white" daily papers could make a tirade against the Negro, and in the week that elapsed before the race journal could reply thereto, the daily had either shifted position or the public had almost forgotten about the matter. He also paid a fine tribute to the guest of honor. Dr. Spencer spoke of the influence wielded by the Afro-Ameri- can Ledger and told the banqueters that the guest of honor had installed the first printing plant placed in Morgan College. "Our coming together on this social occasion to make public demonstration of the esteem we bear a man who has done this community and his people honor in the field of journalism, is one of the most appropriate things an appreciative public could do. We do well to honor a man who has rounded out 70 years and who possesses in rare combination the spirit of youth and the experience of age; a man of the Mark Twain species, who knows how to make this hard, hustling, nerve-racked people of an age distinctively commercial, stop long enough to read sane, sound editorials made breezy by his aggressive spirit, and who an hour after leaving his, desk at the office, will take any crowd of youngsters out to the park and make them two-step about the croquet field. "Should this occasion do no more than honor John H. Murphy, per se, we will have done well, but we do more. I am a preacher and the son of a preacher—I am then a prophet and the son of a prophet. Hear: ye therefore—thus saith the prophet; Ye men of Baltimore, ye visitors from afar, ye have heard how in olden times divers persons were raised up whom the people delighted to honor. There were preachers, teachers, politicians and prize fighters, and the chief men of the city proclaimed a feast and sent every one unto his neighbor saying, there have come among us wise and distinguished men, we pray you therefore to put on wedding apparel, and come to a feast of fat things; and, verily, they came. "Marvel not that I say unto you there is found one among us worthy to be honored, who goeth forth not as a preacher, teacher, politician or prize fighter, but an Afro-American journalist of the tribe and lineage of Dan, who is the least among his brethren; hearken unto me—he that is least shall be exalted and all the world shall hear unto the four corners thereof, and unto him that is least shall the gathering of the people be. He that hath an ear let him hear. "Permit me, Mr. Toastmaster, a moment for the interpretation of this prophecy. Civilization seems almost to have reached its zenith in our day, and of all the forces which have contributed to this splendid civilization no force is half so powerful, except religion, as the power of the press. "In Collier's Magazine of January 21, the question is asked, 'should we consider the American newspaper publisher as a commercialist aiming to make money, or should we consider him as a professional man seeking other rewards before money.' "I am very strongly of the opinion that the newspaper publisher bears a moral responsibility to the public as sacred as the pulpit itself. People read the papers and they generally believe what they read. It is the press which in a large measure shapes and conserves the moral fabric of our civilized world or destroys it. Yellow journalism infiltrates, maddens and deprives even as the higher type educates, reforms and refines. Negro journalism is in its pioneer days and the journalist of color is perhaps least among colored men of the professional type. Even now the responsibility of enlightening and refining distinctively Negro communities rests with the pulpit. "It has since the emancipation of the race, been a public necessity that the preacher deliver from his puritp not only that which is distinctively moral and spiritual, but he has been preaching, as I heard a preacher of Texas put it, 'the four G's.-Go. Grace, Grit and Greenbacks.' How well he has labored to develop, the material strength of the race, a careful study of the business institutions will reveal. "But shall we always be compelled to give up a great part of the hours of the Sabbath set apart for divine worship to advertise business meetings, and all other matters of a distinctively secular nature, or shall we turn this over to the Negro journal, a paper with news, a paper that comes not into the home on crutches asking alms, but a healthy vigorous journal with educative articles reporting intelligently current news, filled with 'live matter,' which will be demanded by a reading community with as much pleasure as the morning daily of our great cities of today? Banquet a Prophecy. "No set of men will do more to bring this about than the clergymen. They will welcome this journal for in so doing they help them-selves. "This banquet is a prophecy— we of the cloth hail with delight this gathering and take our hats off to the man who has in our community an institution which is now a public necessity; a man who is of the professional type of journalists, who prints news and gets news to print; whom we believe is not asking what 'I will get,' but rather, 'what can I give.' "John H. Murphy is blazing the trail that others may follow, and lie who follows him will within the near future make Negro journalism the intellectual, moral and commercial force that will tell the world, 'We are rising.'" Mr. Thompson was introduced by Mr. Cummings as a man who had kept the entire country informed as to the better side of the Negro and of the movements of the leading, characters of the race. In speaking of the great change in the calibre of the men connected with racial papers, he said that at one time the most venal and self-seeking man in the community was the one who started a Negro paper. This, he said, has given way to the man deeply interested in racial affairs and whose pen always utters words of defense for the race. He spoke interestingly of the work of the Negro correspondent, saying that as the ability of the papers to pay adequately for the services render the efficiency, as well as the number of correspondents, would increase. A number of prominent personages sent letters of regret. Among these were Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, secretary of the Association for the Advancement of the Negro, New York; Dr. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute; N. B. Dodson, editor of the Afro-American page of the American Press Association; Prof. W. S. Scarborough, of Wilberforce University; Dr. J. B. Oliver, of Brazil, Ind; Emmet J. Scott, Noah D. Thompson, both of Tuskegee, Ala.; T. Thomas Fortune, the veteran journalist; Chris J. Perry, editor of the Philadelphia Tribune; Rev. J. Milton Waldron, of Washington; Rev. I. L. Thomas, field agent of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension of the M. E. Church; Dr. J. H. N. Waring, former principal of the Colored High School, and J. C. Gilner, editor of the Charleston, W. Va., Advocate. "Few men in public life," said Dr. Waring in his letter, "have earned such a testimonial more than Mr. Murphy Iras. Few newspapers have maintained such a standard of journalistic decency as the Afro-American Leidger has; few colored editors have pursued a course so uniformly free from partisan cant and personal abuse as Mr. Murphy has, and for all these things I honor him. In subscribing to the banquet, Dr. Booker T. Washington wrote: "There are few men in any race who have rendered more unselfish, constant service than is true of Mr. Murphy, and we should honor him to the fullest extent. There are two elements in this banquet that please me immensely: One is, we are honoring a man while he is living. The second element is, we are honoring a man of our own race." Dr. Thomas stated in his letter: "I join in with the guests of the occasion in high esteem for this man who has become famous by his pen, and trust that the occasion given in honor of his seventieth birthday will be indicative that such a useful life will be spared to the race for years to come." Fortune's Tribute. Thomas Fortune, the nestor of Negro journalists, summed up Mr. Murphy's work, as follows: I very much regret that I shall be unable to attend the banquet in honor of the seventieth birthday of my good friend, Mr. John H. Murphy, of the Afro-American Ledger. Such a testimonial is eminently befitting Mr. Murphy's work as a journalist measures the period of the greatest growth of the power of the Afro-American press, and that growth he has been a constructive influence for high thinking and broad leading in the broadest sense." A reception was given the ladies following the banquet. The latter affair was held in the main auditorium and was entirely informal. Refreshments were served the ladies and music was furnished by Cargill's Orchestra. SUBSCRIBERS: Bishop Levi J. Coppin, of Philadelphia. Rev. J. W. Norris. Rev. C. R. Uncles. Rev. A. Brown. Rev. S. S. Jolley, Cambridge. Rev. Harvey Johnson. Rev. D. G. Mack. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes. Rev. L. Z. Johnson. Rev. Ernest Lyon. Rev. M. H. J. Naylor. Rev. John Hurst. A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING. Baldwin, P. O., Baltimore County, March 2.—A beautiful home wedding took place on Feb. 22, at 8 P. M. The contracting parties were Miss Bessie V. Holiday who was married to Mr. Wm C. Johnson at the home of the bride; the caryation was performed by Rev. Johnson of 681 W. Biddle street. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. Grafton Holiday. She was attir-ed in white silk handsome trimmed, wearing a long white veil with a bunch of white carnations in her hand tied with white ribbon. The bridesmaid was Miss Florence Holiday and the best man was Mr. Howard Johnson. A number of friends were present to witness the ceremony after which a reception followed. The guests on leaving for their homes were given a piece of the bride's cake. Many presents were received. Those present from the city were Mrs May Johnson, Miss Eva Quail, Mrs. Kate Hall, of 497 W Biddie street, Mayville, N.J., and Mrs. Hillary avenue, Mr. a and Mrs. Holliday, of fatherville and Miss Winder of Goyanebown. EASTON HAPPENINGS Personal and Social Notes From The Eastern City. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., March 2.—Rev. Jacon preached a very interesting sermon at Bethel church Sunday morning. The evangelical meeting are still being held in Easton this week at the Un- Mrs. Thomas Spreuse, one of the oldest members of Bethel church, died at the residence of Mrs. Caroline Oxen on Friday last. Funeral services were held from said church on Sunday at 1 o'clock. Miss Gertrude Parson and the Misses Jenkins were in Oxford on Friday night and attended the Criterion Social. Mrs. Chas. Davis is in Salisbury, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jas. Stewart. Miss Agnes Blake is suffering with the skin. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mr. Theodore Henry and left them a 10 pound baby girl. TEACHERS' INSTITUTE (special to the Atto American Leder). Berlin, Md., Feb. 28. —The Worcester Co. Teachers' Institute met under the direction of the Worcester county Colored Teachers' Association of which Prof. John H. Spencer is president. An annual meeting was held at Berlin, recently, Prof. Geo. H. C. Williams, principal of State Normal School. No. 2, was the speaker of the evening. A PRETTY WEDDING. Denton, Md., March 2 - A very pretty home wedding was so solenized at the home of Mr. William Myers last Thursday evening, when his only daughter he became the wife of Mr. Jno. Robinson, of Baltimore. Rev. J. G. Bryant, performed the ceremony. Mr. William Green, principal of the local public school, was called to Cristo Rey recently by the illness of his brother. The Afro-American Leider can be purchased Saturday afternoons at Fourth and High streets. All Denominations Join In The Festivities Of Occasion.—Rev. Dr. Geo. F. Bragg Preaches at St. Augustine's P. E. Church. (Special to Afro-American.) Atlantic City, March 2.—Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg, rector of St. James P. E. church, Baltimore, preached at St. Augustine's P. E. church, Sunday. Mr. Basil Smith gave his annual supper for the benefit of the church a few evenings ago. The supper was largely attended. St. Paul Church, Pleasantville, has voted for the return of the pastor, Rev. Thomas. Mr. Robert Coarse, son of Mr. Henry A. Course and Miss Florence McDaniels, of Richmond, Va., were married last week. They will reside at 307 N. Carolina avenue. The Nonpareil Social Club gave a largely attended dance at Fitzgerald's Auditorium last Friday evening. The tenth anniversary of Rev. James N. Deaver, rector of St. Augustine's church was celebrated with a public reception at Fitzgerald's Auditorium Tuesday evening. Ministers and members of churches of all denominations joined in the festivities. The principal address was delivered by Rev. Mr. Bragg, of Baltimore. LADIES GIVE A PAN CAKE SUPPER Which Was Largely Attended And was A Great Success. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., March 2.—Wm. Jackson is quite sick suffering with an attack of pneumonia. The Ladies' of the Woman's Relief Corps gave a pan cake supper at the Grand Army Hall, Tuesday evening which was quite a success. Mr. Wesley Broadway is quite sick at his home on Cannon street. The young men are getting ready for a mock trial to be held in the future at Bethel Church. Mrs. Catherine Gillman has been during the past week soliciting aid for the needy of the town. QUARTERLY CONFERENCE HELD. (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Marley, Md., March 8.—The fourth quarterly conference of St. Mark's M. E. church was held a few night ago. Rev. Joseph Wheeler, district superintendent, presiding. The Home Missionary Society of the church held a very interesting meeting at the home of Mr. E. L. Simms. Mrs. Mary Chisley, who was severely burned at her home some weeks ago, has returned from the hospital greatly improved. Mrs. E. L. Simms and Mrs. J. F. Franklin, who were on the sick list, are improving. Mr. Z. C. Queen is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. PASTOR HONORED One Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of Bishop Payne (Special to Afro-American Ledo York, Pa., March 2-The Helping Hand Circle of the A. M. E. Zion church gave a reception in honor of the pastor, Rev. W. D. Battle, and Mrs. Battle. The affair was attended by some of the leading residents of the city. Special exercises incident to the 100th anniversary of the late Bishop Daniel A. Payne, which occurred Friday, were held at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday. The Bishop Payne Bible Class and Literary Association was organized with Dr. J. H. Barnett as president. As the result of made of me by Ward, and belief assist in the Prog and Ward if it lot to be the non publican Primil April 4th, 1911, nounce my can First Branch Cit the 14th Ward. As the result of many requests made of me by voters of the Ward, and believing that I could assist in the Progress of our City and Ward if it shall fall to my lot to be the nominee of the Republican Primiaries held on April 4th, 1911, I herewith announce my candidacy for the First Branch City Council from the 14th Ward. Respectfully SA To the Voters of the Fourteenth Ward The undersigned committee of voters have carefully investigated the career of Mr. William Goldsmith during the past 19 years, most of which time has been spent as a merchant and department store owner on Pennsylvania avenue. We find him to have always been a friend to our people, giving employment when possible, and always contributing and spending money among us when practical. During the High School controversy Mr. Goldsmith was in no way connected with it, as it was done by the Northwest Baltimore Improvement Association. Mr. Goldsmith is not a member and never has had any connection with the Northwest Improvement Association. The reported opposition to the carnival by Mr. Goldsmith is without foundation. The facts in the case are: Mr. Goldsmith protested against the wholesale arrests of inoffensive colored people on Pennsylvania avenue giving as reasons for the protest that the police were driving business from the street. When the infamous West ordinance was enacted into a law, Mr. Galdsmith, in company with Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander, Mr. J. H. Smith and Mr. Macbeth, was the first to offer bail for Mrs. Dixon who had been arrested under the provisions of the law. To our ceetain knowledge the rumors are not substantiated by the facts in the several indictments. Mr. Goldsmith is a worthy citizen, a good friend to the colored people and well worthy of the support of the colored voters of the 14th Ward Signed REV. J. H. MARTIN, D. D. REV. D. D. TURPEAU REV. JUNIUS GBAY, D. D. REV. SAMUEL WARD, D. D. REV. A. B. CALLIS, D. D. MR. SAMUEL YOUNG BISHOP J. DIXON Dr. Payn's Painless Dentistry Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed. Plate Work $5.00 Fillings 50 cents, Gold, $1.00 Crown and Bridge. Work $3 to $5.00 All work done by Small Payments. —EASY TERMS— EXAMINATION FREE 118 W. LEXINGTON St. It of many requests by voters of the believing that I could Progress of our City it shall fall to my nominee of the Re-imiaries held on 71, I herewith an- candidacy for the City Council from d. SAMUEL AFFELDER POLITICAL NOTICES THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER POLITICAL NOTICES SPECIAL NOTICES. Baltimore American, Feb. 19, 1911 Says; Mr. Binswanger is carrying his cause directly to the people and is running on his record, which is an excellent one. He has been a prominent figure in the First Branch City Council, and seldom if ever has the Fourteenth Ward, or any other ward in the city been better represented. Mr. Binswanger's advocacy of the of the Pure Milk Bill his opposition to the Warren Deal, his fight for Cheaper Gas and Electricity and his earnest support of better paving and lighting methods for the city have brought him prominently before the people. It was Mr. Binswanger's amendment in 1908 which reduced taxpayers bills by the cutting in half of the commissions allowed ex-Governor Frank Brown as state collector of taxes. The leaders are desirous that a candidate be nominated who will attract strength to the ticket. He stumped the city against the Poe and Straus Disfranchising Amendments in 1905 and 1909. He fearlessly opposed the West Segregation Ordinance in the City Council. He has protected the colored man's right to register and vote as the legal representative of the Republican party in contested election cases for many years. He has been prominently active for progressive measures in the City Council, and has strenuously stood for the principles and candidates of the Republican Party for the past fifteen years. IF THE VOTERS OF THE FOURTEenth WARD DESIRE A COUNCILMAN WHO CAN PROPERLY REPRESENT THEM IN THE CITY HALL, LET THEM VOTE FOR BINSWANGER Republican Primary Elec- George Wicklein is endorsed for the First Branch City Council. 200 Colored Young Men of the 23rd Ward met on Friday, 24th of February, and perfected a permanent organization in the behalf of George Wicklein of the 23rd Ward for the First Branch City Council and J. Webb Thomas for the Second Branch, 4th District. The speakers of the day were J. Webb Thomas, George W. Wickleim Charles Reichardt. The following officers were elected: Jeremiah Brown, President; James Woodlond, Vice President; Jam-s W. Hooper, Treasurer; Harry Norris, Chaplain, Levin Dashields Secretary, Samuel Seewel, Sergent-Arms; Edward Floyd, Manager. Robert M. Marsh and his own original campaign songs was one of the features of the evening. Galilean Fishermen, Attention! All persons having claims fordeath benefits against the Endowment Department of the Galilean Fishermen are hereby notified to file their claims, properly authenticated with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, No. 2, of Baltimore City, on or before April 4th, 1911, otherwise your claim will be barred. C. C. Fitzgerald 215 Courtland St. Wm. C. McCARD 327 St. Paul St. mr4-25 Receivers. CAMDEN HOUSE CAMDEN HOUSE At 225 & 227 W. Camden Street. Has re-opened, and in connection an Employment Agency, all under new management, with same accommodations. We do this so that those steeking employment can depend on us to find lodging, and guarantee them work at short notice. Proprietress, Mrs. Lethia Smith St. P. 6773. (c18-1m) The Great Southern Temple, No. 30 I. B. P. O. E. Annual Sermon At Asbury M. E. Church, March 5 1911 at 7.30 P. M. Public and friends are cordially invited to be present. Oetavia Washington, Daughn: Ruler Mamie Wilkerson, Fin. Secretary Rev. C. G. Cummings, Pastor The Juvenile Troubadours and Mr.T. Henderson Kerr; Violin Soloist, under the supervision of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey will render a Sacred Song Service at Whatcoat M. E. Church, King's Hill, under auspices of the W.C. Chapter Epworth League, Sunday, March 5 at 4:30 P. M. Silver Offering. Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Woman's Day Rally and Exercises At Ames M. E. Church Corner of Carey and Baker Streets, under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society, Sunday, March 12, 1911. Every Woman is expected to give $1.00. The Ladies of the congregations of the various churches and clubs have been invited to be present and will fill the seats under their own banner, specified by its own name of its church or club. The following ladies have been invited and will render noble service; Mrs. J. C. Love, Mrs. P. W. Wortham, Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Mrs. Annie R. H. Miller, Mrs. D. D. Turpean, Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Mrs. Florence B. Gather, Mrs. Mary F. Bonds, Mrs. Jennie Ross, Rev. Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Junius Gray and many others. Music by the Female Choir of Ames Memorial Church, Madam Robinson, Chorister. Miss Mamie Sorrell, Organist. UHERS—Misses Gertrude Parker, Gladys Rollins, Iszura White, Rosa Forrester. OFFICERS: Louisa Jones, Pres. Mary Brooks, Vice President Manuel Curtis, Secretary Mary E. Young, Asst. Sec'y Annetta M. Franklin, Treasurer. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor A Feast in the Woods—Mid- Winter Picnic to be given by the Ladies at Perkins Square Baptist Church, George and Ogston Sts, Monday night, March 6th, lasting until Friday night, March 10th Miss Lillian Reid will play and sing each evening. Tickets 10 cents each night. Marie L. Williams, Chairman F. R. Williams, D. D., Pastor Grand Concert By the students of Morgan College under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society. Miss Louise Anderson, directress. Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington street, and Rogers avenue. Thursday, March 9th, 1911 at 8 p.m. Tickets 10 Cents Miss Emma Jenkins, president Kev. C. G. Cummings, pastor John Wesley M. E. Church, Sharp and Montgomery Streets. Dr. Ernest Lyon, the pastor will deliver one of his characteristic lectures, subject, "A Journey, into the Interior of Liberia," on Wednesday evening. March 8th, 1911, at 8 P. M. in the church. Admission 15 Cents. 1t To the Ladies. Mrs. M. E. Wilson, Dressmaker and Ladies' Tailor, formerly 1232 Division street, wish to thank her many friends and customers for past favors, and hope to have continuance of same other present address, 427 Mosher street. Firet-class work especially solicited NOTICE. Mrs. Mary A. Gross, of 1103 Bruid Hill avenue, is still carrying on her business of shrouding, bonnet and regalia making also remodeling old and second handed regalia. Special attention is given to Societies. Thanking the Societies for their past favors, hoping to merit a continuance of the same in the future. 1932 Druid Hill Avenue Phone C. & P. Madison, 2129-Y fe 11-mar4 Instructor of Vocal Music, also Piano, Organ, Pedal Organ, Violin, Cornet Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo and Other Instruments For Rent—Three large rooms, $12.00 per month. Apply 1218 Argyle avenue. Mrs. Ballard. FOR RENT a third story, front room to desirable couple. Samuel Roberts, 911 Argyle Ave. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Quarterly Meeting. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Rev. C. H. Murray, P. E. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. D. D. Turpeau, D. D. His choir and congregation will be present. (Ames M. E. Church). 6 P. M., Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. C. H. Murray, P. E. Quarterly Conference Monday at 8 P. M., Ministerial Concert Monday, March 13th, 1911. Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, President. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets 7.30 P. M., Girl Day Service. One hundred girls selected by the Junior Missionary Society. Address by prominent speaker: Miss Leah Wicks, president. Mrs. Rosa J. Martin, Manager. Howard D. Brent, Supt. Wm. H. Butler, Pres. League. PAYNE .MEM A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun St. Lutherie and Camoufl St. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Pbilology of Man's Existence." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.00 Allen C. E. League, Subject: "Lessons from Great Lives; Moses," Mr. William Howard. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "Heavenly Mansions. Communion service. Strangers always welcome. Andrew Gassaway, Supt. T. Andrew Jonee, Pres. A. C. E. L BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street. Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor and communion. 3 P. M., opening service of the Sunday School. Special program. 7.30 P. M., First Opening Day Service by the school, assisted by the various schools of the city which have been invited. An address will be delivered by Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, Washington, D. C. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton. Pastor. 11 A. M., The Pastor will preach a Special Sermon, Subject: "Face to face with God, the exalted distinction of the Saints." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.45 P. M., The Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M., The Pastor will preach, after which the Sacrament will be administered. All are welcome. Mr. C. A. Carey, Director. J. F. Waters, Supt. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. Sunday, March 5th. 11.00 A. M., Holy Communion. 5.30 P. M., A. E L., Joseph Hol- man, President. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor. Men's Day last Sunday a great success. Women's Day, the 4th Sunday in March. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Lincoln Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School session. 3 P. M., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Jones, Ebenezer Baptist Church and choir. 6.15 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. G. O. Wing and Holy Communion. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. T. J. Bolliday, Supt. Sunday, March 5th at 5 P. M. Mrs. Bliza Lively, will preside Rev. S. S. Wormley, B. Th., State Superintendent of Missions will address the meeting. All are invited Special Music Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. Grand Musical and Literary Entertainment The artistic genius of the Dockins Combination will be exhibited at Oak St. A. M. E. Church, Thursday evening, March 15th, 1811. Lovers of music should not fail to hear this Baltimore's favorite popular cortic. Prof. C. J. Rusk, accompany. Doors open at 8 p. m. Tickets 10 Cts. Rev. Chas. E. Herbert, pastor. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10.00 A. M., Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Communion Service. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 5.30 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by Pastor or Stranger. Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. Jane Milligan, Pres. E. L. 1627 ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Pastor: 9:30 A. M., Bible Class. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, followed with the Lord's Supper. 2:30 P. M., Sunday School. 3:30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. J. C. Love to the Order of Jobs under the auspices of the Praying and Singing Bands. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor to the Great Southern Temple, No. 3, Daughters of Elks. Strangers cordially welcomed, Chas. T. Stewart, Saint Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by that Disciple Jesus Loved 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Ptof. Toomey's Juvenile Troubadours. Silver Offering: 8.00 P. M., Rev. P. S. Henry, Communion. Monday, March 6th, Grand Lecture by Dr. I. L. Thomas. W. C. Tongue Supt. Miss Edyth Cooper, Pres. E. L. ST. MATTHEW'S M. E. CHURCH 23d Street near Barclay St. Rev J. C. Love, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by Rev. George Lawrence. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., the Rev. J. W. Hawkes, D.D., of Christ Institution. He is a great Gospel preacher. Come and hear him. 8.00 P. M., Rev. P. O'Connell, D.D., Ph.D., Dist. Supt. of the Salisbury District of the Delaware Conference. He is one of the greatest pulpit orators of our Methodist Piscopal church. Let no one fail to hear him. At 11 A. M., Rev. Dr. P. O'Connell, District Superintendent of the Salisbury District, Delaware Conference. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. A. Brooks. 7.00 P. M., Brotherhood Meeting 8.00 P. M., Special Program by the Men. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av. Rev. James H. Jekins, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Special Sermon by Rev. Aquilla Brooks. All the singing, and praying bands are invited. 6 P. M., Junior League exercises Topic opened by able speakers. Admission cents. Monday, March 13th, The Southern Jubilee Singers, under the direc- tion of Prof. Need. Mr. Epheraim Holland, Manager. Admission 10 cents. All are cordially invited. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor Rev. G. J. Hawkes, Co-pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. S.Bedford. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 6.30 P. M., V. C. E. Society. 8 P. M., Rev. G. H. Hawkes, D.D. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor Have moved from Parrish Street near Mulberry to their new church on Stockton Street near Baltimore. They will have their opening Sunday 10.00 A. M. Old time Love Feast 3.00 P. M., Dedication services conducted by the President, Rev. E. W. Scott, D. D. 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor 8 P. M., Preaching by able divine and Communion. All the M. P. Churches and Sister churches are invited. T. H. McGowan, Supt. J. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. Y. M. C. A. At Grace Presbyterian Church, Sunday, March 5th at 4:30 P. M. H. O. Willis, D. D. SS, S. S., D. E. of Detroit, the speaker, Quartette St. Mary's Church, will sing. Everybody Invited. C. Mrs. Annie L Under Direction of Mrs. Lee, Memorial Church Has of Baltimore Baltimore has always been a city where there was not a dearth of musical talent. In the days before the Civil War, the choirs of Sharp Street Methodist Episcopal and Bethel A, M. E. Churches contained the most noted singers of the city. Musical instruments were unknown in the churches then, and when a melodeon was first placed in the old Bethel Church it was the talk of the town. This city is one of the few communities that boast of women choir directors, and of the several ladies who are leading local choirs all have been specially trained in music, and each has received a high school training. Just four years ago, following the resignation of Prol. T. R. Parker as the leader of the chair at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, local musical circles were surprised to learn that Mrs. Anna Hazelton Lee has been appointed to succeed him. treasure Trove Law in England. In England treasure trove belongs to the crown. According to the law, if any one finds hidden treasure and conceals it for his own use he is liable to fine and imprisonment. It used to be a hanging matter. However, it may be some encouragement to English treasure seekers, if any such there be in these enlightened days, to know that the laws of treasure trove only apply to such as is discovered by accident. Treasure discovered by systematic search would not come within this description; neither would finds discovered by astrological or caballistic sciences or by the potent influence of the divining rod—St James' Gazette. Completely Hymnotized. The dentist had not advertised himself as a "painless dentist," says a writer in the Kansas City Times, but he pulled a patient's tooth so quickly and exterously that the man said: "How do you manage to extract women's teeth without their screening? You don't give gas always, of course." "But my office," the dentist replied, "is as you see, opposite a department store millinery display. When the women get absorbed in looking at hats they're insensible to pain." That Which Counts. What is it that counts in the celestial city? Only that good which is done for the love of doing it. Only those plans in which the welfare of others is the master thought. Only those labors in which the sacrifice is greater than the wages. Only those gifts in which the giver forgets himself—Henry van Dyke. First Choice. Mr. Jawback—My dear, I was one of the first to leave. Mrs. Jawback—Oh, you always say that. Mr. Jawback—I can prove it this time. Look out in the hall and see the beautiful umbrella I brought home—Toledo Blade. Johnny's Reasoning. Sunday School Teacher—What is conscience, Tommy? Tommy—An inward monitor. Sunday School Teacher—And what is a monitor. Johnny? Johnny—An ironclad boat—Chicago News. Exposing Him. "Does your husband smoke incense ganity?" "Worse. He smokes in the parlor."—Baltimore American. Advertise—It Pays; Hazelton Lee , The Choir of Sharp Street has Developed Into One here's Finest Mrs, Lee has long been a student of the piano, besides having taken voca lessons under Miss Constantia Brown and others, and she brought to the choir a high state of efficiency. The choir was speedily reorganized, modern methods introduced and today is regarded as one of the best in the city. Several years ago the members appeared before a white conference in this city and electrified the ministers, by their singing. They were invited subsequently to sing at a white church in the suburbs, but one of the members of that church made some fuss over the matter and the engagement was cancelled. The choir has thirty members, a number of whom are teachers in the city schools. The organist, Mr. Edward S. Peck, is said to be one of the best in the city. Mrs. Lee and her colleagues have made considerable success in oratorio work, their rendition of Haydn's "Creation" being especially well received. Grand Historical Discussion. At St. Luke U. A. M. E. Church Rev. R. S. Accoo, Pastor Spring St. near Jefferson Monday Night, March 6th, .....8 P. M..... Subject for Discussion: "ARE THE JEWS A NATION." The following intelligent members of the race will discuss the subject: Albert Cottman of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church; F. W. Harris, W. W. Patterson, John W. Glasgo, of the affirmative; Rev. John Parker, Benjamin Cromwell, J. W. Sims, Rev. Walter Collins, of the negative. Colms. Rev. J. H. Robinson and Rev. Dr. B. Russell of Tyson Chapel, are expected and a large number of others will take part in the discussion. Staley—Rev, R. S. Accoo, Joseph Judges, Rev. Henry Sharpa. The doors will open. The discussion will be followed by a Grand Donkey Party in the Lecture Room under the direction of the ladies of the church. Refreshments served by them at moderate prices. Admission Ten Cents to both the Discussion and Donkey Party. A prize will be offered in the Donkey Party. Daniel Price. Chairman Board Church Extension. William Price, Treasurer. An American Invasion. We have often said that no European army could march far into the interior of our country because it would be annihilated without the necessity of defeating it in a pitched battle. If a German army takes Paris, the conquest is completed; if an army takes London, England would ask for peace as she accepted the Norman after Hastings, but when an English army took Washington it did not take time to cheer before starting back to its ships. If there be disadvantage in having many capitals we are not without compensation—to us the taking of Washington would mean no more than the taking of Baldwin or Sopchoppy—Florida Times-Union. In the Kindergarten. Teacher—What comes after "J" Ruth? Ruth—The fellow what's going to marry my sister Jane. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER The Sixth Annual Session of the Sunday School Congress Of the National Baptist Convention is called to meet in Meridian, Miss. JUNE 7 to 12,1911 To all Sunday-Schools and every Worker in the Sunday School, Missionaries and Educational Organizations, working for the uplift of the large constituency represented by the National Baptist Convention: You are respectfully invited to attend the Sixth Annual Session of the Sunday School Congress which is called to meet with the churches in Meridian, Miss., from Wednesday, June 7th to Monday, June 12th. Come or send a representative to participate in this Sunday School of Methods, where instruction as well as inspiration can be had, and where you can get the splendid array of religious talent that will be found in the large gathering of workers that will be assembled for these five days in a Sunday School Congress. Sign: Home Mission Boar; J. P. Robinson, Chairman; R. H. Bovd, Secv. National Baptist Publishing Board, C H. Clark. Chairman; R. H. Boyd,Sec. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Your Sunday School should enroll as a member of the Congress thereby receiving every benefit to be derived from such a gathering as this one. The enrollment fee for each school is as follows: $1.00 for each school representing not more than one hundred school; $2.00 for a school representing not more than two hundred scholars; $3.00 for a school of three hundred schools; or in other works it is $1.00 per hundred or fraction thereof. DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS The features of the Congress this year will be the Superintendents' Conference, Men's Bible Class Meeting, The Advanced, Intermediate and Primary Teachers Department Meetings, Missionaries and Educators' Conferences. Round Trip Excursion Rates. There will be reduced rates on all railroads. Every railroad will offer a reduced round trip excursion rate from your nearest railroad station to Meridian, Mississippi, but you should notify the agent at least ten days in advance so that he can have your ticket ready for you. For further information regarding the Congress; write to HENRY ALLEN BOYD Secretary of the Sunday School Congress. 523 Second Avenue, North, Nashville, Tenn. The Ladies are for POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 331 DRUID HILL AVE Tuskegee Institute SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS Four Weeks: June 19th to July 17th, 1911 Coursse: Methods: Primary and Advanced Literary Subjects: Elementary and Advances. Industries, including Manual Training, Cooking, Sewing, Basket-try, etc. Agriculture: Preparator for teaching in Public Schools. Community Work for Teachers. Other features by special arrangement. The city farmer was calling on his neighbor and making a few observations on methods n' poultry raising. "Mr. Jones." he asked, "how do you manage to have such broilers by the middle of July? My chickens won't be large enough to use for a month yet." "Well, I duno," replied Farmer Jones. "The only rule I foller is to set my bens in the spring." "In the spring!" exclaimed the new resident. "Why, all my poultry books say emphatically that bens should be set in a dry place."—Kansas City Star. PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN BALTIMORE Interesting Sketch of Dr. J. Marcus Cargill, Former City Councilman, Who. Introduced Ordinance Which Gradually Eliminated White Teachers From Colored Schools. BY FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON. Baltimore.—The great progress that has been made by the colored schools of Baltimore during the past decade has been due largely to the installation of colored teachers therein. The first colored teachers were employed in 1880, and for the next ten years they did not number a hundred. In 1895 Dr. J. Marcus Cargill was elected to the Baltimore city council, and almost immediately after he was sworn in office he began a campaign to have colored teachers installed in all of the schools maintained for the race in the city. He introduced an ordinance in the city council in December, 1895, providing for the gradual elimination of white teachers from colored schools. The white teachers in colored schools waged a vigorous campaign against the adoption of the measure, but with some amendments it was finally passed by both branches of the Baltimore city council in March, 1896. The ordinance was signed by Mayor Hopper a few days later. Dr. Cargill is the father of the law creating a distinct high school for the [Picture of a man with a mustache and a bow tie]. DR. J. MARCUS CARILL. colored children of the city and making the curriculum of the same equal to that of the high schools maintained for the whites. During the latter part of 1836 he secured an appropriation of $25,734.07 for the erection of a colored school in northwest Baltimore. He retired from the city council in 1837 after rendering the race great service in promoting the interest of the public schools. Through his efforts there are now about 400 colored teachers in the schools, including twenty in the high school. The colored schools are divided into three groups and are under the supervision of Messrs. Joseph H. Lockerman, Harry T. Pratt and George B. Murphy. The principal of the high school is Professor Mason A. Hawkins, who is a graduate of Harvard and Columbia universities. Dr. Cargill was ordained an elder in the African Methodist Episcopal church in 1873. While serving churches in the Baltimore conference he studied medicine at Howard university, graduating in 1891. While stationed at the Watres A. M. E. church, Baltimore, the late Bishop Wayman was taken desperately ill, and the attending physicians had given up all hope of his recovery. Dr. Cargill called to see the sclate prek and was asked to prescribe for him. Under his care the bishop was brought around to good health and was able to continue much of his work for some time. The doctor's success in attending Bishop Wayman was heralded all over the country, and he soon found that he had a large practice. His practice grew so rapidly that he was compelled to give up the active work of the ministry. He is the founder of the Provident hospital, Baltimore, and for some years he had charge of the department of gynecology. He is also one of the few colored physicians who run sanitariums. He has long been a man of independent political views and has taken part in many municipal and national campaigns. Race Prejudice Still Rampant. Race Prep题目 Because Iowa university refused to leave Alexander, a Negro halfback, on the side lines when it played football with the University of Missouri the 1911 game has been called off. Alexander is the only Negro that has played on the Iowa team in recent years. He will graduate a year from next June, so that Iowa may be on the Missouri schedule year after next. An amicable agreement was reached to the effect that Missouri and Iowa should not play football together next fall. Noted Scholar and Publicist Passes Away After Brief Illness. In the death of the Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Hayne, which occurred in Brook- lyn recently, the race has been de- prived of one of its most distinguis- hed and scholarly men. Dr. Hayne was born of slave parentage in Charleston, S. C. He enlisted in the South Carolina volunteers, United States infantry, and served as commissary sergeant to the close of the civil war. He matriculated at Atlanta university, Atlanta, Ga., where he received the degree of A. B. He also attended Wilberforce university, Wilberforce, O., and graduated from the theological department of Howard university, Washington. in 1572. He worked in the public printing office in Washington, where he invented a printing and folding press. He was one of the founders of the South Carolina conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church. He hold all the important charges in this conference and served as a presiding elder in it for over twelve years, during which time he published a weekly journal. He was dean of the theological department of Allen university, Columbia, S. C., for four years. While there he took a course in medicine. He was admitted to practice in the state of North Carolina in 1854. Dr. Hayne was an acknowledged Latin, Greek and Hebrew scholar, and for twenty-five years he made use of both public and private libraries in different parts of the country, sometimes at great sacrifice, to get the fullest possible history of his race. Among the books and pamphlets he has written are: "Who Was James Armuslin and What Was His Peculiar Doctrine?" "Ham and His Immediate Desendants," "Controversy Between the Brother In Black and the Brother In White," "Ham's Place In History," "The Hamite Origin of the Greeks, Romans, Cretans and All the Celtic Races," "The Hamite Race and the White People," "The Black Man; or, Natural History of the Hamite Race," "Of One Blood." He has also left a number of important manuscripts. His writings have brought forth many comments from newspapers, magazines and professors in prominent educational institutions. His writings are widely circulated among his race, and he has been called by many the "rock of defense" for the race. PRESIDENT M'WILLIAMS TO LEAVE COREY INSTITUTE Has Accepted Call to the Third Baptist Church of Toledo, O. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Perhaps no event in educational circles of tidewater Virginia has caused more regret among both the colored and white people of that section than the announcement of the resignation of Professor B. F. McWilliams from the presidency of Corey Memorial institute, Portsmouth, Va. President McWilliams has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Third Baptist church, Toledo, O., which he gives as a reason for his resignation from the presidency of Corey institute. He will, however, remain the school until the end of the present school year. The Third Baptist church is the leading church of the denomination in Toledo and considers itself fortunate in securing the services of such an able scholar and pulpit orater. When Professor McWilliams took charge of Corey college four years ago the school was located for a ball. The faculty at that time consisted of two teachers, and the total number of students in attendance was sixty-eight. By persistence and the hearty co-operation of a faithful board of trustees Dr. McWilliams has placed the school upon an excellent working basis. The enrollment this term is 100 students. The departments of the school are preparatory (normally academic and ministerial). The phant is valued at more than $10,000. upon which $5,000 has been paid. The white people of tidewater Virginia are deeply interested in the institution and have expressed their willingness and intention of raising to its support. Some of the best testimonials in the possession of President McWilliams are from the white people of the immediate community in which the school is located. The good beginning which the school has made and the work which it has accomplished are a guarantee of its future success under proper management. The most important question which now concerns the trustees is to find the right kind of man to succeed Dr. McWilliams. Bishop Waters' Plea For Africa. Speaking before a large audience in Montgomery, Ala., recently on the duty of the Christian church toward African and its people, Bishop Alexander Waters of New York said the Christian church is neglecting African. To know the awful needs of the non-Christian world, to have an available gospel sufficient to meet that need, to be fully able to carry that gospel to those who are in need, of it and not to do so is hypocrisy. Root Made Southern Senators Shiver. John Mitchell Jr... the sagacious editor of the Richmond (Van) Phinne, says. Senator Eilin Root seems to have sent cold shivers down the spinal column of the southern senators when he told them that the election of legislators by a direct vote would be another centralization of power which would endanger the unconstitutional provisions of the unconstitutional constitutions in the several southern states. Humor and Philosophy BY DUNCAN M. SMITH PERT. PARAGRAPHS. SOME people are silent because they have nothing to say, but not all who have nothing to say are silent. When a women's friends say she has temperament they mean she is touchy. Don't get sore on your chum because he didn't tell your wife the same story you told her. You should have compared notes. Some women are happiest when they have something to cry about. A successful woman, according to some authorities, is one who has married her daughter well. A small boy's list of nuisances is sure to include babies, kindling wood, batts and Sunday school. It may be very difficult to spend a million dollars in a year, but more of us would like to demonstrate just how difficult it is. It takes a man two hours and fifty-seven minutes to decide to go to church, but he can decide to attend a sparring match while the cars are rounding the corner. Just as Good. A rose by any other name, The experts all declare. Would have an odor just the same, Alluring and as rare. All but is, you may observe, The same concerning cash. By any other name 'twill serve To buy a meat of hash. Bones, ducks, the mazume, scads; You ready wherewithal; The iron dollar of our dads, Are some you may recall. The root of evil or the chink, A cart wheel or a meg- Have any one and food, and drink You will not have to beg. The needful or the stovepipe roll, Tin, the dough, the rocks, The rhino—each will purchase coal De lemon juice or The long green is a catchy one. The stuff, the cush, lose change, And still the list is just begun. We've hardly tapped the range: That money talks is what they say. Wherever we may turn. Why should it not, I ask you, pray, Since it has names to burn? But, say, what if we choose to make So it will see you through Whatever road you chance to take. So any name will do. Wanted to Be Care Free. "Don't you wish you had a lot of money?" "But think what a time you would have spending it." "Huh! It'd be almost as much work as earning it." The Difference. "I find it is so hard to get my husband starred." "Do you? My difficulty is quite another matter." "What is it?" "I find it so hard to get mine stopped." T Evidence: "What beautiful hair she has!" "Hasn't she?" "Is it natural?" "The dealer said it was." The Difference. The worm will turn; The pancake will not. No matter how hot, It will stay and burn. A. Joiner. "Is your husband a member of the S. B. C. lodge?" "How old is the organization?" "I don't know." "If it has been organized more than fifteen he is in it." "Do you believe in surrogacy? "Are women capable of citizenship?" "Why not? They can master political economy." "But can they understand baseball?" Flippant. "The weather is cold." "The weather?" "Yes." "But it doesn't seem to mind at all, though, does it?" Only Thing That Saved Him. "He seems rather fond of her." "Yes; he calls her his life preserver." "Why?" "Because she got a divorce from him." Not Unusual. There's no use in predicting Or gazing at the moon. We may not have real winter Until the last of June. We cannot gauge the seasons Or tell them what to do. They come when they are ready And go when they get through. PRIME FACTOR IN RACE UPLIFT. If Afro-Americans Are to Influence the World They Must Do So Through Their Literature-Young Men's Progressive Club In Flourishing Condition-Influence of E. J. Waring. By WHITTIER H. WRIGHT. It is not generally known that the A. M. E. Book Concern, located in Philadelphia, is one of the largest book printers in the United States owned by Afro-Americans, but it is a fact. It is the oldest publishing house of its kind in America and is making an honest effort to be the best. Do this the managers emphasize two things: First, good mechanical work in which they strive to give their patrons as good printing as they can get elsewhere for the money. They emphasize. In the second place, that which they think is more important in race building, the endeavor to develop race authorship and a love for race books. If the Afro-American is to influence the world it must be through the writers of the race who tell of the struggles, the ideals and aspirations of our people. For this reason much care should be taken in publishing books of the race. The concern recently printed "Out of Brians—An Autobiography," by Rev. A H. Newton. In this book Dr. Newton tells of his experience in the civil war and as a pioneer A. M. E. preacher in many parts of the country. "Fifty-two Suggestive Sermon Syilabi," by Bishop L. J. Coppin, is another recent publication of the A. M. E. Book Concern. The Christian Recorder, of which Dr. R. R. Wright is the editor, is published by this concern. It is the oldest race journal in the United States. It is also the oldest and largest organ of the A. M. E. church. Its editorials are always pithy, instructive and elevating. The Young Men's Progressive club, which is composed of business men of the city, held its second meeting in the P. EVERETT J. WARING, ESG. office of Gary Bros., at Sixteenth and Christian streets, recently and transacted a deal of business. A large number of young men were present, and many became members of the organization. At a largely attended meeting of the Allen Christian Endeavor society of the Morris Brown African Methodist Episcopal church the life and work of the following characters were discussed: Richard Allen, by James W. Caldwell; Daniel A. Payne, by W. K. Gullins, Jr.; Abram Grant, by Elishop B. T. Tanner; Mary A. Campbell, by Rev. Theodore Gould; Paul Laurence Dunbar, by Whittier H. Wright. Miss Viola Whitby recited a poem on Julia Ward Howe. Miss Ella Whittaker had charge of the program. Lawyer Everett J. Waring is one of Philadelphia's leading Afro-American citizens. He has always shown himself to be interested in the various movements for the uplift of our people in this city. Mr. Waring has for a long time been identified with the religious and social life of the people and is ready at all times to lend his influence to any cause having for its object the advancement of racial interests. Just before leaving the city the latter part of February for Brooklyn, N. Y., and Atlanta, Ga., the captains and workers in the recent Young Men's Christian association campaign to raise $25,000 tendered to Messrs. W. A. Hunton and Dr. J. E. Morelaud a banquet. Dr. N. F. Mossell appeared before the A. M. E. ministers' meeting recently and spoke against the segregation of colored children in the public schools. A committee was appointed to confer with Dr. Mossell. Mr. Amos Scott and Mr. Nutter were appointed to confer with a committee which meets in Harrisburg shortly, when the matter will be brought before the legislature. EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS. Pittsburg Courier Calls, Attention to New School Code. Under the caption "The New School Code" the Pittsburg Courier says: The interest of Negroes generally and especially those who have the power of the ballot in their hands should center at this time on the new school code. Pennsylvania has no separate schools. The children of Negro parentage as well as of any or all other nations or races of people attend the public schools and are given the benefit of that uplift which comes from the free association incident to school life. The new code should be thoroughly examined and its purposes fully understood, and if there be the least inking of anything which has for its a' or purpose a means of operation against the interests of the Negro it should be assiduously songt out and eradicated. The Negro of Pennsylvania has, politically speaking, a mighty weight, and now is the time to look well into his interest and see that only such a law as operates for Negro children as well as any other race variety is enacted into law. HONOR WENDELL PHILLIPS. Hundredth Anniversary of Great Agitator to Be Observed Nov. 29. The National Independent Political league and the New England Suffrage league are perfecting plans for a joint celebration in Faneuil hall, Boston, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Wendell Phillips. The two organizations will be assisted by a citizens' committee. Members of the various organizations and all persons who are in sympathy with the principles for which Wendell Phillips gave the best of his life are also asked to co-operate in making the celebration worthy of the memory of the great man for whom the memorial is to be held. Bishop Alexander Walters, president of the National Independent Political league, has been requested to order similar celebrations to be held by the various state branches of the league throughout the country. MIXED JURY TRY CRIMINAL Race Prejudice Brushed Aside In Trial of Earle McFarland. It is said that the jury which tried one Earle McFarland, a white criminal, for his life in Galveston, Tex., recently was composed of six colored men and six white men. The case attracted wide attention, as it is believed by those who profess to know to be the first instance of the kind in the history of criminal proceedings in the Lone Star State. Be that as it may, we see nothing in the selection of colored men to serve as jurors at the trial of a white man ever which to exult. If the jurors were each citizens of the United States and of the commonwealth of Texas, adjudged by the commissioner of jurors to be competent to determine the innocence or guilt of the criminal according to the facts in the case from a legal standpoint, that is all that is necessary. THE TIME FOR MINISTERS TO ENGAGE IN POLITICS One of Six In Savannah, Ga., Who Know When to Act. On ordinary occasions there is but very little necessity for a minister of the gospel dabbling in politics, says the Savannah (Ga.) Tribune, but when a moral issue is at stake or the good of his people threatened then it becomes his duty to himself and to his followers to join them in their efforts to uphold the honest integrity of the community and to protect their rights. On a recent occasion a duty similar to this devolved upon one of our six ministers, and he was not found wanting, but in a most earnest manner gave his people good advice. This is the sort of man the ministry needs, one who is not afraid to voice his opinions when they are needed, even though it be in a political meeting. Reopening of Concord Literary. Now that the series of religious meetings at the Concord Baptist Church of Christ have come to a close the Concord Literary circle will resume its meetings, which are held on the second and fourth Thursday evenings in the month. President Walter K. Taylor and the board of managers are very much encouraged over the outlook for the circle for the spring term and have announced the reopening of the meetings for Thursday evening. March 23. The circle is the leading literary organization in Brooklyn and is rapidly extending its influence and helpfulness throughout Greater New York. High school night at the circle will occur in May. Deathblow to Class-Legislation. The West segregation scheme which was got up and passed by the city council of Baltimore for the purpose of preventing colored people from living in streets where the majority of residents were white has been declared null and void. The sooner all such unjust measures are wiped out of existence in the United States the better. Class legislation has no place in a republic. The West ordinance was a disgrace to the intelligent citizens of Baltimore. It deserved the death which it died. In all such cases there should be no resurrection—Dodson. SOOTHED THE SPIRITS. A Preliminary to House Building in the Shan States. House building in the Shan States is not such an easy matter as it looks. Mrs. Leslie Milne, author of "Shans at Home" tells how she arranged for the building of a bamboo house at Namkham, and, though the materials arrived, no progress seemed to be made with the actual construction; "When I first spoke of house building I had been asked what to me seemed an irrelevant question—namely, the day of the week on which I was born. When I answered that it was late on Saturday night or early on Sunday morning I did not know that my reply was of importance. As time went on and the bamboos lay untouched, looking like long green snakes in the grass, I complained of the delay only to be told that until I could tell them my birthday they were afraid to begin work, as the spirits, would be angry if the offerings for the proper day were not made. "I suggested that the building should begin. I braving the anger of the spirits, but they thought the work too dangerous, as the risk was not only for me, but for the workmen as well. On consulting a wise man a way was found out of the difficulty. He decreed that an extra large offering to content the spirits of both Saturday and Sunday should be made. This was done; and the building commenced next day." SINGING SANDS. Peculiar Properties of These Curious Freaks of Nature. The most notable of those curious freaks of nature, "singing sands," are those of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. When a small quantity of this sand is clapped between the hands it is said to give forth a sound so shrill as actually to resemble a hoot. Put into a bag and violently shaken, the sand emits a noise strangely like the bark of a dog. Similar sands also occur in the Colorado desert, where also are to be found those curious nonsedentary sands that continually travel hither and thither over the vast plain of clay. Their movements are induced by the winds, and when a strong breeze is blowing the particles of which they are composed give out an audible humming or singing. Under the microscope these sands show an almost perfectly spherical form, so that they roll upon each other at the slightest impulse, a circumstance that also accounts for the rapidity with which the sands travel over the desert. One theory advanced with respect to the "singing" of these sands is that it is due to an exceedingly thin film of gas that covers the granals. Gathered and removed from the desert, the sands lose their vocal properties—Exchange. Spoiling the Tobacco. Winchesterbie St. Peter, in Gloucestershire, began the cultivation of tobacco in England toward the end of the sixteenth century, and the inhabitants are said to have derived considerable profit from it until the trade was placed under restrictions. An entry in Pepy's Diary on Sept. 10, 1657, concerning the coming of a cousin of his to town proceeds: "She tells me how the life guard which we thought a little while since was sent down into the country about some insurrection was sent to Winchesterbie to spoil the tobacco there, which, it seems, the people there do plant contrary to law and have always done and still been under force and danger of having it spoiled, as it hath been oftentimes, and yet they will continue to plant it. The place, she says, is a miserable poor place." -London Globe. Europe's Middle Classes. Europe's middle classes. In France is an organization called the Congress des Classes Moyennes. Translated, this means "Congress of the Middle Classes." The sharpness with which class lines are drawn in Europe continues to puzzle some Americans, although there are others who think we have class divisions without the names. The French middle classes correspond to the German "mittelstand" and comprise the middlemen of the towns and the country and also many contractors, master builders and clerks. The organization has an annual luncheon, at which the most distinguished men of France are accustomed to speak. Conscientious. Donald—I want a cake of soap, Mr. McTavish. Chemist—I canna let ye hae a cake o' soap on th' Sawbaath day. Donald—But ye sell'd that lassie some peppermint draps! Chemist—Aye, ye can suck peppermint draps in the kirk, but ye canna wash verse' there! Ryan, the corner cop, gave us the best definition of strategy we have ever heard. "Strategy," says Ryan, "is when we keep right on shootout' so the injury won't know we're all out avumination."-Cleveland Paint Dealer. Misunderstood. Miss Bute—How dared you kiss me? Didn't you bear me say "Sir!" when you asked me if you might? Jack Slanger—I thought you said "Cert."— Boston Transcript. Back to the Soil. Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice and yet everybody is content to hear—Selden. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson X.—First Quarter, For March 5, 1911. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, II Kings ii, 1-18. Memory Verses, 11, 12—Golden Text, Gen. v, 24—Commentary Prepared by, Rev. D. M. Stearns. As we come to Elijah's farewell to earth for the present we might with great profit review and powder his direct messages from the Lord, which, if I have counted correctly, were just eight (I Kings xvii, 2, 8; xviii, 1; xix, 9, xxi, 17, 28; II Kings i, 3, 15). In the previous chapter in connection with the messages from heaven to Elijah notice how God observes all that is done for or against Him, and also how He tells His servants when to go or stay. "The ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He pondereth all his goings" (Prov. v, 21). Note the fire from heaven in chapter 10 12 and compare Rev. v, 5. We should have noticed in last lesson the penitence of Abah and the Lord's forbearance and long suffering (I Kings xxi, 27-29). Truly He is not willing that any should perish (II Pet. ill, 9). Now we came in our lesson of today to something wholly unique in the Bible story, for, although Enoch also was translated, we have no record of the incidents connected therewith. Only these two have ever left the earth without dying, but a great company will have this privilege when Jesus shall come to the air for His church (I Cor. xv, 51: 52: I Thess. iv, 10-18). There is a fearful record in Rev. xix, 20, of two men who shall be cast into the lake of fire without dying. This lesson story of the translation of Elijah and the beautiful devotion of Elisha is one of the most fascinating in Scripture and intensely practical. They are more intimately associated here than anywhere else, and their names, which are mentioned over twenty times in our lesson and signify "My God is Jehovah" and "My God is salvation," are so suggestive of Him with whom they both grazed. Elisha's oft repeated "As the Lord liveth and as thy soul liveth I will not leave thee" (verses 2, 4, 0) remind us of the devotion of Ruth to Naomi and of Ittai to David for the sake of the God of Israel (Ruth 1, 16, 17; II Sam. xv. 21). The expressions "So they went," "So they came," "They two went on," "They two stood," "They two went over," "They still went on and talked" (verses 2, 4, 6, 7, 11), suggest to us the possibility of such a fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, seeing no one but Jesus only with ourselves and so occupied with Him that we shall be blind and deaf to all but Him (Mark 1x, 8; Aets xxll, 11). The four places mentioned are easily suggestive of different stages of Christian experience, Gligal reminding us of the reproach of Egypt roiled away, the past under the blood (Josh. v. 9, 10). Bethel tells of visions of God, ministering angels, etc.; Jericho was where the new captain appeared to Joshua, and the thirteenth round of the city brought down the walls. All this indicates progress in the divine life, but there is always more for us to enjoy, and we will increasingly possess our possessions if we whole heartedly follow on (Obad. xvii; Hos. vi. 3). To Elijah's question: "Ask what I shall do for thee," Elijah promptly replied, "Let a double portion of the spirit be upon me" (verse 9). When Elijah considered what he had passed through we do not wonder that he said to the man who, wanted a double portion of his spirit, "Thou hast asked a hard thing." Few are filled with the spirit just for that reason. It is a hard thing—not hard for God to grant, but for us to be willing to receive, according to Luke xiv, 26, 27, 33. Many are called, but few are chosen, for the same reason. I have often tried to picture these two men as they walked on together. We may not know which way Elijah looked, but there can be no doubt about Elijah, for his receiving his heart's desire depended upon his seeing Elijah when he was taken from him. How could there be a more steadfast belathing of a person? If we looked up as steadfastly into heaven as Stephen did (Acts vil, 55) there would be more of Jesus seen in our lives. Well, the whirlwind came, and the horses and chariot of fire, and Elijah was taken, and Ellisha saw it, and, rendering his own mantle in two pieces, he took up the mantle of Elijah that fell from him and went back and stood by Jordan. Elijah is gone, but 'not so the God of Elijah. With the mantle of Elijah he smote the waters and said, "Where is the Lord God of Elijah?" 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THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER The Statns of the Negro in The Methodist Episcopal Church The status of the Negro in the Methodist Episcopal was the basis for an interesting discussion at the session of the Methodist Episcopal Ministerial Meeting Wednesday, following the reading of a paper by Rev Dr. I. L. Thomas, in which he spoke in glowing terms of the work that the denomination had done for the uplift of the race. A number of the ministers supported ed Dr. Thomas' views while Revs. D D. Turpeau ond Ernest Lyon argued that separation or autonomy must come sooner or later in view of the present conditions surrounding the Negro in the church. In speaking of the work that the denomination had done for the uplift of the race, Dr. Thomas mentioned the schools and other agencies that had played such a great part in the upbuilding of the race. "I believe" said he "that the colored people must work out their salvation with the co-operation of the white man, I have faith in the God whom we all serve that in His own time he will solve the perplexities that confront us and that with the assistance of the whites." Brilliant Pre-lenten Reception One of the most brilliantly arranged receptions of the prelenten social season was given by Mrs. Julia Dorsey at her new residence 523 Lanvale street, west, on Friday, February 17th, 1911. The white and pink color scheme beginning with the decoration of the parlors and dining room with narcissus and carnations, was further carried out in the candelabras and individual gices affording a very pleasing and beautiful effect. Mrs. Dorsey, who makes an ever delightful hostess, was beautifully attired, and with her daughter and niece, who composed the receiving party, presented each guest a souvenir as he or she entered the parlor. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Saunders, Mr. and A. Gordon, Mesdames Sarah C. Young, Mary Briscoe, Maggie Fisher, Cora Meridth, Rena Simms Mrs. Junson, Mrs. Lee, Misses Eda Watts, Carrie Hedges, Grace Johnson, Addie Thornton, Messrs. J. H. Johnson, James Stith, Lewis H. Murray, Walter Nelson, Horace Tingle, Wm. Jenkins, Robert Williams, Louis Powell, Robert Henderson, George Henson, and Howard Ebbs. Entertained. Mr. George W. Hammond entertained a number of his friends last Wednesday evening at his home at 547 Dolphin street. Those present included Mrs. Agnes M. Thomas, Misses Alice Simpson, H. Bennett, M. White, of Washington, Marie McIntosh, Messrs. George Ross, John Brooks and List Blair. A collection of the latest songs were rendered and various games indulged in and everybody was in a happy mood. Before going to the dining room, where refreshments were served, some one suggested that the ladies present have their ears pierced; a vote was poled and Mr. Hammond was elected to do the piercing. All the ladies had their ears pierced in the midst of their mirth and no one complained of any pain, and Mr. Hammond has now won the title of a painless ear piercer. A CASE THAT NEEDS HELP. The Poor Have Always With You And You Can Do Them Good When You Will. A fire at 1033 N. Durham street, on January 22nd, destroyed all the household effects of Frederick and Mary Johnson an aged couple, 72 and 75 years old. These aged people are now objects of charity and the neighbors have been very kind to them but they are in need of assistance. The Afro-American Ledger has investigated this case and it is certainly a worthy one. They did not save sufficient clothing to go out in the street until the neighbors had helped them. 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Sleep on, mother dear, and take your rest, God called you home, He thought it best; It was hard, indeed, to part with thee, But Christ's strong arm supported me. By Her Devoted Daughter. MOORE.—In loving remembrance of my dear sister, Charlotte Moore, who departed from this life nine years ago, February 21, 1902. Gone, but not forgotten. It was nine years ago That her dear spirit fled; How sudden was the summons When word came she was dead. Life was too short to say farewell To those she loved so well. But the time will come to us all soon When we with her shall dwell. Her bsyu hands are folded, Her work on earth is done; Her trials are all ended, A heavenly crown she's won. By Her Loving Sister, Mary B. Brown. ROBINSON. — In sad remembrance of my dear father, C. C. Robinson, who died four years ago, February 25, 1907. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Thy troubles here are ended. Thy work on earth is done. Thou hath answered the summons And the heavenly crown hath won. 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Carter Aancing by Miss Elizabeth Green, Pianist, Miss Lillian Con Reid, and ETRA on sale at Drug Stores. LISTEN! You" at are Social ual RIZE WALTZ Bington Street near Pine MARCH 9th. CHESTRA..... Director 25 CENTS W. Biddle St. REOPENING March 5th at 7:30 P. M. ences of Howard Uni- y Schools of this city, Superintendents and reently requested to be a Campbell, Sec'y. or. 00 Residence: Mt. Ver. 1837 WRITE is many of our private local, 2240 lbs to the ton apply you? ERS NION STREET Freed. Butter, Eggs Ltimore, Md. TERMS REASONABLE Miss Mamie Harris, of 1024 Druid Hill avenue, is visiting friends in Philadelphia. Mrs. A. J. Slater, of 1218 Argyle avenue, entertained at tea February 19th, Dr. and Mrs. I. L. Thomas, and Mr. and Mrs. Purviance, Miss Virginia Holt, and Mr. Frank Carpenter. A delightful evening was spent by all. The Colonial Dames, gave a pre-Lenten dance on Wednesday evening Feb. 22th, at the home of Miss Violena Askins of 2203 Druid Hill avenue, after a late hour a buffet luncheon was served, quite a number were present. Mrs James Morris, of Dolphin street, and Mrs. George Lancans-of Pine street, and Mr. Chase spent a few days in Washington, D. C., visiting their friends. They returned after having a pleasant trip. J. Frank Blagburn, cashier in the office of Recorder of Deeds at Washington, was the guest of Rev. Dr. C. H. Stepteaun last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Gregoria Frazier, who is well known in local musical circles, was a visitor to Tuskegee Institute last week. \ Mr. E. L. W. Scott has been elected director of music for the Epworth League of Ames M. E. Church. First Church to Raise Apportionment for Morgan College Ames Memorial M. E. Church was the first in the city to raise its full apportionment of the Morgan College Fund. The pastor, Rev. D, D. Turpeau raised $216.00 of the $236.00 apportioned three years ago and recently raised the balance of $20.00 Will Move Into New Church The congregation of Gillis Memorial M. P. Church will dedicate its new home of worship, Stockton street, near Baltimore, tomorrow afternoon. President E. W. Scott, of the Methodist Protestant Church Conference, will be in charge of the services. The property was formerly occupied by Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. B. H. Knight is the energetic pastor of the church. Fire In Grocery Store A fire in the cellar of grocery store of T. G. Marshall, Dolphin and Division street, Thursday night did about fifty dollars damage. It was put out by the fire department which arrived promptly. Gen. Carter Gives Thanks To Mr. Editor: Dear Sir: May I ask space in your noble paper to thank my many friends for their kindness. Please accept my congratulations for your appreciation during my illness through mail and inquiry at my home, and to many visitors. I shall also have to thank the Grand Chancellor, George A. Watts, who was one of the first on the scene to witness the rage of my fever. So accept my congratulations. Among the command officers of the various jurisdictions who kept the wires and the special delivery boys busy for ten days until they received some hope of my recovery and may the swelling tide of friendship fill the deep river of charity and find its level, into nature's garden, and settle among the trees of life, and though this past year so many have withered away and died. And I must bow my head in submission to the Supreme Chancellor of the Universe for sparing me as Brigadier General, commanding The Grand Jurisdiction of Maryland of the Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Mr. Editor: Please allow me space to insert in your paper that the claim of Thomas Deshields was paid promptly by the Mutual Benefit Society, corner Pearl and Fayetts streets. I recommend the same to any person or persons who desire to join a good weekly society. The office is open to all visitors and in the office you will find a corps of polite women and men who will be glad to show their work. The society is under the management of Mr. H. O. Wilson and the building is a credit to the race. I will be glad to furnish anyone with any information they may desire. My Prescription Department In charge of a registered pharmacist With the purest of drugs Fennell's Pharmacy Biddle St. and Druid Hill Ave.