The Afro-American

VOL. XIX NO. 30. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE NEGRO DELEGATES FROM EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA, WEST INDIES AND NORTH AMERICA Will Be Held At Tuskegee Institute Next Month.—A Matter That Dr. Booker T. Washington Has Had In His Mind For Sometime To Be An Acuality.—Extensive Preperations For This Most Noatable Event.—Delegates will Be The Guest Of The Institution Tuskegee Institute, Ala., March 29. It has been in the mind of Dr. Booker T. Washington for some time to hold an international conference of the Negro, and to invite to Tuskegee from different parts of the world — from Europe, Asia, Africa, the West Indies and North and South America — persons who are actively interested or directly engaged as missionaries, or otherwise, in the work that is going on in Africa and elsewhere for the education and upbuilding of Negro peoples. For this purpose it has been determined to hold at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17, 18 end 19, 1912, a little more than a year from this time, an International Conference on the Negro. Such a Conference as this will offer the opportunity for those engaged in any kind of service in Africa, or the countries above mentioned, to become more intimately acquainted with the work and the problems of Africa and these other countries. Such a meeting will be valuable and helpful, also, in so far as it will give opportunity for a general interchange of ideas in organizing and systematizing the work of education of the native people in Africa and elsewhere and the preparation of teachers for that work. Wider knowledge of the work that each is doing should open means of co-operation that do not now exist. The object of calling this Conference at Tuskegee Institute is to afford an opportunity for studying the methods employed in helping the Negro people of the United States, with a view of deciding to what extent Tuskegee and Hampton methods may be applied to conditions in these countries, as well as to conditions in Africa. It is hoped that numbers of people representing the different governments interested in Africa and the West Indies, as well as representatives from the United States, and the countries of South America, will decide to attend this Conference. Especially is it urged that missionary and other workers in these various countries be present and take an active part in the deliberations of the Conference. It is desirable, in any case, to have any suggestions as to what might be done to make the work of the Conference more helpful to all concerned. The names of persons who would like to be present, with whom you are acquainted, will be appreciated, and through you they are invited to be present and take part in the delilierizations of the Conference. Those who come to Tuskegee properly accredited will be welcomed and entertained as guests of the institution and will be under no expense during their stay here. CHESTERTOWN NOTES. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., March 30. — The second annual exhibition of the work of the children in the domestic science department of the public schools of this town took place here today and was a very creditable exhibition, and the Supervisor of Domestic Science in Kent County, Miss Hattie E. Cardoza, deserves great credit for her work along this line. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1911. LARGE ATTENDANCE ANTICIPATED Extensive Plans Being Made To Entertain National Sunday School Congress. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Meridian, Miss, March 27—Plans are completed for the entertainment of the National Baptist Sunday School Congress and Chautauqua which is to be held here June 7 to 12, and will be the greatest convention of Sunday School workers ever held in this country. The plan of calling together the Sunday School workers for the purpose of doing better and more efficient work toward reaching the young people was inaugurated several years ago through the Home Mission Board and the National Baptist Publishing Board of the National Baptist Convention. Interest in the work has grown each year, and the delegation has increased until now almost every State in the Union is represented by strong men and women, who are directly interested in the salvation of the young people. There will be many new features this year of interest to teachers and superintendents of Sunday Schools which will add to the large crowd. Departmentall meetings will be conducted by expert Sunday School workers, which will include Superintendents' Conference, Mens' Bible Class Meetings, Advanced, Intermediate, and Primary Teachers' Meeting, Missionary and Educational Conferences. Some of the very best men of the race will take parr in these special meetings. Rev. John E. Ford, D.D., pastor of Bethel Institutional Church, Jacksonville, Fla., who is a graduate of the University of Chicago will conduct a Bible Conference from 8 to 9 each morning during the Congress. The local committee is hard at work preparing for the entertainment. Already homes have been secured for 2,000. Mississippi alone will furnish 500 delegates. All the conventions, associations and Sunday School conventions of the State will be represented. Henry Allen Boyd, Secretary of the Congress, says that within a few days he will be able to announce the rate from all parts of the United States. All the citizens of Meridian are extending welcome to the visitors to the best city in Mississippi. The mayor of the city joins in the invitation to all to come and contribute in any way possible to reaching the unreached and inspiring the young to look upward. DR. BOWLES HONORED Invited To Defiver Annual Oration At Livingston College (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) York, Pa., March 29.—Dr. George W. Bowles, M. D., of this city, is highly honored in being invited by the faculty and students of Livingstone College, Salisbury, North Carolina, to deliver the annual oration of the Hood and Garrison Literary Societies during the commencement, which begins May 19 and ends May 24. Livingstone College is one of the largest Negro institutions in the South and was founded by the late J. C. Price, one would take too long. They have every of the greatest orators this country has ever produced. For a man so young as Dr. Bowles to be invited to deliver the annual oration reflects very meritoriously upon his ability as a speaker and orator. POCOMOKE CITY ITEMS. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Md., March 30—Sunday was Women's Day at Mt. Zion M. E. Church, and a good collection was taken. The pastor, Rev J. S. Collins, preached two excellent sermons at St. John's A. M. E. Church Sunday, and at St. Luke's M. E. Church in the afternoon, for Rev R. H. Boggs. Miss Bessie Stevens, who has been on a visit here, has returned to her home in Providence, R. I. Miss Cynthia Gray, agent for The Afro-American Ledger, was called to Salisbury to attend the funeral of her aunt. Miss Sarah Schoolfield has gone to Philadelphia to visit friends. LEDGER BALTIMORE FOLKS OUT WEST ARE MAKING GOOD THE COLONEL MEETS SOME TEACHERS FROM BALTIMORE WHO ARE DOING Has Been Meeting With Some More Educated Folks Who Know How To Treat Old Floks When They Meet Them.— Messrs Beckett and Turner Are Doing Good Work In The St. Louis High School.—Thinks Lincoln Would Have Rejoiced Jefferson City, Mo.—Have you ever thought about what a great bing it is to be an educated man or woman? I have never been an educated man, but I have been with some of the most educatedest people there is in all the world, and I think I will get'with some more of them before I am through with this world. As soon as I got myself together I left Nashville and went to Memphis, where I spent a whole day looking at my many friends. I certain did enjoy being with them on Sunday, and when the meeting was over bright and early the next morning I started for this place. I spent the day with Thomas H. Hayes and his family. His wife and boy made me as welcome as could be and when I had finished they sent me to the stable to take my carriage for Cairo. I went to the Halliday House, where I had my dinner and supper, being the guest of A. A. Martin, the chief cook, and who is looking up in other ways. I had the pleasure of spending a little time with him and then went to the home of his son, and there Mrs. Martin was as glad as could be to see me. Mrs. Martin is one of the young women who has had the benefit of a good training in the schoolroom, and then she took unto herself a husband, and he is one of the coming young men. He is working side by side with his father in the kitchen, and is one of the smartest young men in Cairo. He will be heard from, and I am glad of it. I visited the High School and found Prof. Lewis still on hand, doing all the good he could for God and the race. I spoke at the 12th Street Baptist Church and then leaving there I went to St. Louis over the M. & O.; and enjoyed very much the ride. I got to St. Louis and went to the home of Rev. J. R. Bennet and he was glad to see me, and then he went with me to see the St. Louis High School, and it is without a doubt the finest thing I have ever seen since Me and Abraham Lincoln have been born into this world. I am so sorry that that old white man shot Abraham Lincoln before he got to see it. Well, I suppose he must be in the spirit world looking down on the progress we are making and he is saying that he is glad that he wrote and signed that proclamation. At the head of the school is one of the brightest minds we have, and that is Prof. F. L. Williams. He is a fine man, a scholar and a gentleman, and I am glad indeed that I had the pleasure of meeting him. He is a man who although highly educated knows how to treat the common people. I had the pleasure of shaking hands with Prof. T. W. Turner, who used to be in the Baltimore high schools and then in addition to this I found Prof. Beckett, an old Baltimore boy, and I am here to tell you that he is making a record for himself. Prof. Turner and Prof. Beckett are experts in their profession. Rev. Dr. Bennett just looked and looked, and then he got up the next morning and went back with me to make a few scattering remarks. I was delighted to see the children, and I said a few helpful things to them I am sure. Shall I tell you about the building? Well, it thing to be found in any school in the world. I went out to St. Charles, thence en to this place, and I am here looking over things at Lincoln Institute. This is the state school and it is a good one I am here to tell you. Upon reaching the institution I was met by Anderson M. Schweich, steward of the boarding department, and general all around man. He soon had the key to my room from Mrs. C. R. McDowell, and showed me to my room. Well, it was not long before it was time for breakfast, and Mrs. C. R. McDowell escorted me over to eat. tell you the boys in the school have a tell you the boys in the school have a great love and respect for "Mother Mack." She is one of the characters of our race, and I am real proud of her. She was glad to see me, and I was glad to see her. For a long time Mrs. McDowell has been president of the convention of Baptist women of the state, and she is now heading a movement to raise money to erect a dormitory for the girls at Western University, Macon, Mo., and they have already raised $4,000, and that is raising some money. Now then it was not long before a messenger came from President B. F. Continued on page 4 PROMINENT MEN WILL BE PRESENT The Wilberforce University Commencement To Be A Most Notable Occasion (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Wilberforce, Ohio, March 28.—Among the attractive features of the commencement of Wilberforce University this year will be the observance of the centenary of Bishop Daniel A. Payne, the founder of the institution, and the presence of Dr. William Hayes Ward, of the New York Independent, and Dr. Booker T. Washington. Aside from these two gentlemen there will be a large number of prominent men from all over the country, including Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Bishops of other Negro Churches. It is expected that this occasion will be one of the most significant in the history of the Institution, and that here will be large crowds present to greet the distinguished speakers and to witness the commencement exercises. Commencement will begin June 8th, and close June 15th. Special program will be issued soon. DENTON HAPPENINGS. Denton, Md., March 29.—The funeral of Miss Annie C. Thomas took place on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. G. Bryan officiating, assisted by Rev. F. T. Johnson of John Wesley M. E. Church. Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. G. Bryan officiating, assisted by Rev. F. T. Johnson, of John Wesley M. E. Church. Mr. George H. Little, of Baltimore, is in town. Mrs. Ruth Wilson and Mr. James Lewis were united in marriage on last Thursday morning. Rev. Bryant officiated. Mrs. Alice Jackson and daughter, Miss Sadie, of Baltimore, attended the funeral of their cousin and niece, Miss Annie C. Thonas. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wright have returned from Wilmington, Del., where they have been engaged for several weeks. Mrs. Annie M. Bailey attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Rebecca A. Wyatt, Sunday, at Goldsboro, Md. M. Armstead Williams has been confined to his home for several days with the grip. The schools of the county will close today. The Industrial Association of Caroline County convened at Bethel A. M. E. Hall on last Thursday, and at night gave a very unique entertainment. The young ladies of Bethel A. M. E. Church are arranging a very fine program for Easter. The Afro-American Ledger can be purchased every Saturday afternoon, corner of High and 4th Streets. CRISEIELD NOTES. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Crisfield, Md., March 30—The ladies of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church gave an excellent entertainment at the church on Monday night. The people of Shiloh M. E. Church will give their pastor a reception on next Monday night. The services at Shiloh were very impressive on Sunday and well attended. z Services at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church largely attended on Sabbath, and they were impressive; the pastor preached a special sermon to the young converts. Mrs. H. A. Sinkfield is convalescent. Mrs. Cullins is also improving. PRICE THREE CENTS PRESIDENT TAFT COMMENDED BY COLORED MEN HIS LETTER TO BOOKER T. IS HEARTILY COMMENDED BY NEGROES GEN- Showed That He Had Perfect Confidence In The Intergrity Of The Noted Educator. Committee Of Colored Men Call On Him And Thank Him For The Interst He Manifested In One Of The Race. Attorney General Lewis Will Get No Salary At Present Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger, 1004 S Street N. W. Washington, D. C., March 29. No single incident in the career of President Taft has won for him such hearty encomiums at the hands of the Negroes of the country as his strong, generous and unequivocal letter of last Tuesday, expressing his confidence in the integrity and moral rectitude of Dr. Booker T. Washington, following the brutal assault upon the eminent educator in New York City. Here, and throughout the land, nothing but praise is heard touching the fine courage of the Chief Executive, who, without solicitation on the part of Dr. Washington or his friends, and in the face of possible criticism from prejudiced sources, sends to the Tuskegee a message of cheer that settled for all time the question as to whether the untoward episode in the national metropolis would impair the usefulness of the Negro's foremost character. A delegation of prominent colored men of the District waited on President Taft Wednesday and thanked him in enthusiastic terms for his splendid letter in Dr. Washington's behalf. The party was headed by James C. Napier, the new Register of the Treasury, and Whitefield McKinlay, collector of the port at Georgetown, D. C. The delegation included James A. Cobb, Assistant United States District Attorney; Cyrus Field Adams, Assistant Register of the Treasury, and others. The President was visibly impressed with the sincerity of the spokesman, and replied in a vein which left no doubt as to the positiveness of his friendly attitude toward the "Wizard" and the race with which the party was identified. In this instance, as in the letter to Former Secretary Ballinger, President Taft minces no words when it comes to standing by friends in whom he has confidence. ASSISTANT ATTORNEY-GENERAL LEWIS After a season of patient waiting, William Henry Lewis, of Boston, is Assistant Attorney General of the United States. He was sworn in Monday, and after calling on the President, returned to his office in the Bond Building and entered at once upon the discharge of his duties. He has been assigned to Indian depredation claims. His familiarity with the methods of the Department of Justice will render this work comparatively easy and he is already "at home" in his new surroundings. There are about 1,300 claims on the docket, involving a total amount of $5,500,000. Mr. Lewis will draw no salary until he is confirmed. This, however, is a mere matter of detail. It is known that the President and Attorney General are back of Mr. Lewis, and there will he little delay, if any, in securing his confirmation, after which a special bill covering his back salary will be speedily passed by Congress. Mr. Lewis thoroughly understands the situation and is giving himself no uneness over any fear of a failure of this program. He resigned the post of Assistant United States District Attorney at Boston, with a full knowledge of the conditions that would confront him here. For the present, Mr. Lewis' family will remain in Boston, and he will make his home with Dr. and Mrs. John R. Francis, 2112 Pennsylvania avenue, N. W. NO TROUBLE AT THE REGISTER'S OFFICE National Medical Association Will Be Represented In International Meeting (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Washington, D. C., March 30.—There is nothing in the report that there is trouble at the office of the Register of the Treasury. In consonance with the recommendation of the Commission that has been engaged for months upon the work of rearranging and consolidating the various bureaus of the Treasury Department, in the interest of convenience and economy, a certain branch of the Register's office has been incorporated with another co-related branch, and a division heretofore located elsewhere, has become a part of the Register's entourage. The change was not made with any view of reducing the prestige of Mr. Napier's office, and there is absolutely no "color" aspect to the case. Although a reduction is made in the number of persons on the roll of the Registers office through the change, and this will be true of all the divisions before the Commission finishes its labors—Mr. Napier has over fifty employees under him. There is no reduction in his salary and no diminution in the dignity of the position. There is not a grain of truth in the assertion that Mr. Napier is dissatisfied to the point of carrying the matter to the President, and the possibility of his resignation has not been even hinted at in any reputable quarter. There will be held in Paris, France, this coming June the annual meeting of the International Medical Association for the Prevention of War. Dr. A. M. Curtis, president of the National Medical Association, has been in correspondence with the officers of that Association, and has been asked to appoint six delegates to represent the N. M. A. ar that meeting. Acting upon this invitation, he has selected six members whom he is confident will be a credit, not only to the National Medical Association, but will reflect honor upon the whole race. Dr. Curtis has selected gentlemen whom he feels are amply able to go and who will be certain to make the trip, but he is not inclined to make their names public until their credentials have been forwarded to him. The various countries will send personal representatives, and it is hoped by the medical fraternity generally that the president of the N. M. A. may be appointed as one of the representatives of the United States Government. Dr. Curtis has appointed as a program committee, to arrange for the scientific papers for the next annual meeting, Dr. J. W. Mitchell, of this city; Dr. Lassite, of Newport News, Va.; and Dr. John A. Kenney, of Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Substantial progress is being made for the coming session, which will be held in August at Hampton, Va. MR. AND MRS. QUEEN ENTERTAIN. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger) Marley, Md., March 29.—A very pleasant evening was spent at Marley, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Z. C. Queen, on Wednesday, the 22nd inst., the occasion being the birthday anniversary of their little granddaughter, Beulah E. Barber. The early hours of the evening were spent in music and games, after which the guests were ushered into the dining room, where a dainty table was spread. After partaking of the good things set before them, the guests departed, expressing themselves as having spent an enjoyable evening. Miss Beulah received a number of handsome presents. Among those present were the little Misses Beulah E. Barber, Lilian V. Dotson, Vernetta Dotson, Avis Dotson, Calla Dotson, Francis Dotson, Sarah E. Edward, Ruth A. Queen, Viola Nicholson, Violet Brooks, Inez Brooks, Ethel Taylor, Annie L. Brooks, Reba S. Queen, Mrs. Hatie Edwards, Mrs. Sarah E. Queen, Mrs. A. H. Queen, Master Arnett S. Queen, Messrs. Clarence Hines, Henry Hines, William Broos, Sylvester Queen, Milton Queen, Z. C. Queen, Clinton Taylor. Se ee ee THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER OE RCT ESE EG se Sao ee vn-f 3 with a full three year course. The . oa s % ea M [ered sues for somite ane STEA ny ADV ANGE | School of Arts and Selences offers two ; J politics you are up. today aad down courses, cleatne) son epee The A . : 7 ; ge: it z i: of the. normal to } iF pars IDENT OF drouna if you so desir Because chang. IN EDUE ATION Secs students for tench F is ing: goes’ on, and there is no getting a . seine cn Those who had. it in OE ik iia texte ae al the . i FISK UNIVERSITY sis erent gna they SHY at] ete | courses. Seren os the professors are | ° Ae 2M | Presbyterian ministers, and the others 7 ld have seen’ those fine th j finret | «ft Se ‘i hem | Biddle University as Genter of | 5 ‘corte ava, oa Thousands of satisfied customers are ere menu cards. ‘They were just fine | . = i 1 | the 298 students ed this ’ NOT LIKELY TO GO THERE ieee Sha Lt he lease of See Learning For Presbyterians, noe veoeing tristan. The gaa,(DUying houses from usonthe EASY PAY. AGAIN FOR SOMETIME st {ton to corte him ih . | rorken fo ther eepestre vetoes | MENT plan. Why not call on usand let = and now; | eare-not what ot tae : AT LEAST NOT DUR- may have to Say about him, he ive | SOME FEATURES OF THE WORK | too ot the tratoing rectved at Bicale ; : his business. é ING PRESENT MAN: |" R'ES ptesore of stepping at| — From the theologia! departnent. 21/28 explain to YOU what we can do: We AGEMENT the home of Bishop Evans Tyree, and | scnoo} Founded Forty-four Years Ago | of art and sclence 806; considerabl: * the home of ishop Evans ‘Tyree, an’ school Founded Forty-four Years Ago | of art and sclence 80G; considerably! b 44,5 for sale a large list of houses:all on President Gates Not Impressed With The Genial Colonel.— Bids Him Step Around And He Thinks It Best To Do So.— An Invitation That Did Not Man’ Anything.— Goes To See Other Schools And Meets With Different Treatment.— Cannot Understand Some Things Different Treatment.— Cannot Understand Some Things Nashville, ‘fenn—“Well, what do you want?” What can 1 do for you?” These were the words of President Gates, of Fisk University, when I en- tered his office Friday about noon to visit the university and they almost took my breath, and when 1 had gotten to myseli I replied: “I just want to sce the school.” “What is your name? Do you live here?” ‘Aiter assuring him that I was a vis- itor from afar and telling him my name, then he said: “L have no time to talk to you, Sit down and go into the chapel. Take the things out of your pocket and leave them in my oflice, because you will have to return here for your hat.” T had in my pocket Henry Allen Boyd’s driving gloves and a copy of the Afro-American Ledger, and as the command’came from a.white man Thad only to obey and put them out, and went into chapel and took my seat until it was all over, and then when I went to the office for my hat and pocket things he invited me to have dinner and called Miss Walker, a large white woman, the teacher of domestic science, and requested her to escort me over to the dining hall and tell them that I was his special guest for inner, “Aithongh 1 had declined the invitation, he told her to do this and Thad nothing to do but to go over. In my lifetime I have visited many schools with white presidents, yellow presidents, brown presidents, black presidents, but I have never been thus treated by. one of them. I am not up on college etiquette and do not know whether or not this was the proper thing to do. but 1 do know I obeyed his command because he was a white man, and my duty is to obey them wherever I see them; but if it had been a colored president of a col- Tege who had thus addressed me I would have said that he was uncouth, impolite and [ hardly know what else I should have said, but since it was: a white man f cau only say he was right. Ti it had been a colured president. T would have said that every man was entitied 10 a respectinl hearing and even though Intsy, he could have time cnongh to say to a visitor he seated and asked to be excused. because of the rusit of business. Lint le could not do, this because he was president of a hig college, and could. sce only the little lump of smoke come into his office ad thought—what he thought and. as [could not read minds, he could keep lis thoughts to himself and: [could only get what he express- ed in words and had to take it. Well, 1 was an idle somebody, had nothing to do but to visit Fisk and could sot expeet a big, educated man to take up time with me, [ tell you when | get to be an educated man 1 am going to make things go myself, and until’ then | have made up my mind ta go to but few schools with white presidents, 1 shall not.go to Fisk University again soon, and 1 am sure that you will not blame me. ‘This is one of the great schools in the country for the training of our people. and 1 am glad indeed to say that 1 know many people who have graduated from the school and they love it dearly, and 1 am not going to hold the school responsible for the president not having time to give to an old hayseed, Fle is but_a man and a big man at’that. At New York, when T met him last summer, he in- yited me to visit the institution and T suppose that was done for manners. He will please excuse me for accept-| ing. the invitation, and I promise him: that T will not put him to the trouble again, It is the first, time T have vis- ited the institution since the death of President Cravath, and T do not know when T will do so again. | L went to Walden and every teacher there was kind, polite and courteous: and made ie ice) at home, and like they did not measure manhood by the, color of skin. You sec, if that had Been a colored president of Fisk and | a white man had called, T am sure| he would have addressed him just a Tittle. more courteous, As the two! schools are in Nashville, 1 shall not! at this writing talk about the treat- ment. | Now here comes the thing. I have been. to LeMomne Institute, Memphis, Tenn.; Tilliston College. Austin, Pex. Emerson Institute, Mobile, Ala; Ta Jadega College. Talladega," Ala.; Straight University. New Orleans, La.:| all of the American Missionary Asso-| ciation, but when T reached Fisk you have the results. All the schools named have white presidents and T feel to go to them again. I have said ‘enough this time, Tam in Nashville, as you see. The people here are just talking about the| Tecent banquet which was given to Vernon held'down for sometime, and he made a good official, but: then in politics you are up. today and down Yesterday, or you may change’ it ground if you'so desire because chang- ing: goes on, and there is no getting around this. ‘Those who had it in ‘charge were up and they had many nice ‘things to say about the affair. 1 wish you could have scen those fine things they got out, I think you call them menu cards, They were just fine. and I Shall never forget them. I am glad indeed that J had the pleasure of see- ing them. Dr. Hart deserves credit and 1 want to congratulate him right here and now; I care ‘not what others imay have to say about him, he knows his business. 1 had the pleasure of stopping’ at the home of Bishop Evans ‘Tyree, and he was glad 10 have me there and made me feel right at home. He toted me downtown two days in his horse and buggy, and then he carried me around a litle more. Rev. Henry Allen Boyd, who is the owner of a fine horse and buggy, one of the lat- est Patterson buggies, told me that I could have the use of his team to go around the town, and I accepted it with pleasure and rode out to Ro- ger \Villiams University, where 1 was cordially received by the president himself. Proiessor Johnson, who is president of the school, knows how to treat all men regardless of their position, color or financial standing, and that is the way it should be; bur then. 1 could say something to him but not to the other man. President Gates could have done the same thing. 1 went into the chapel and heard President Gates make his address. and he made an address, L am here to tell you, that I attentively listened to, and 1 got something out of it. He said that when he came to the work one member oi my race told him that he-did not know the Negro, and that they worked to keep cach other back and to kill their influence. He said that it had been told him by a mem- ber of my race, and 1 will not dis- pute it, but 1 will say this, that’ the Negro will not stand ior any monkey business on the part of those who attempt to teach him and he will find this to be true, ‘The Negro will. re-| sent an insult, All will do this but me, and I am not here for long and 1 need not pay attention to this kind of business. 'T want to thank Brother Henry Al- len Boyd for the use of that fine horse and buggy, and for the kindness shown me during my stay in Nash- ville, and then’ turn my attention to the other things. He was as busy-as” could be getting ready for the son vention, to be known as the Sunday- schoo) Chantaugua, and it will be a) fine one. He is going to make it 7 success. {had the pleasure of meeting the people of Walden, and delivered a talk in the auditorium of Merharry. ‘The: people turned out to hear me like J. was some big man, and this kind of thing will soon cause me to have a big head and it may send me to my: grave. | I met Dr. C. V: Romans, who was as busy as could be. 1 am informed that many of the people in all parts ci the couutry are getting ready to ask the church to elect Dr. Roman editor of the A. M. E. Church Review and he will make a zood onc. | would like to see him filling that big position Send all mail for me to 130) North Wood street, Chicago, Wl, 1am not going to say any mare this week, but vot may espect to hear from me again S000, 1. O. MIDNIGHT. A SHIP IN A STORM. ‘Tho Peril Whon Wind and Water Rago In Opposite Directions. Ina storm at sea, with a gale blow- fog in one direction and the sea run- ning in the opposite direction, it takes a stuach ship to stand the water pres- sure ob wne side and the contrary wind pressure on the other. Stability {s one of the greatest prob- lems to the constructor of a steamship. Naturally the center of gravity should be tow. The hull must be of such a form that when the vessel rolls to one side the center of buoyanes sball move sufficiently far to that same side for the forees of buoyance acting upward to right the vessel. ‘A badly designed ship is liable to many dangers. If light in the stern the serew:may come out of the water. race and be snapped off. If too low in the: stern when running before a storia breaking waves may fall on board and so tend to swamp the vessel. A ship may be topbeary; there comes a mo- ment when the upward force of buoy- aney no longer tends to right the ship, but instend exerts its force in pushing the ship still farther out of perpendicu- Jar, with the result that she capsizes.— New York World. * THE SILKWORM. But For Man's Aid the Domesticated Insect Would Be Extinct. A peculiar fact about the silkworm fs that it is actually n domesticated In- sect. Neither the animats nor the fowls ‘of the barnyard, remote as they are from the wild types, need so little re- straint as this bombyx morl, which. prodigiousis industrious though it be, hias never been able to meet the world's demand for its spun product. As a matter of fact, the silkworm has been so domesticated through the ages that it would become extinct now were it vot for the aid of man. Born fato slavery, the caterpillars crawl con- tentédly over the narrow territory of their feeding trays, and, though the moths have wings, they have lost all desire to Gy. This slavery began in Chiria more than 4,500 years ago. Nevertheless all the world’s silk does aot come from the domesticated insect. Not a iittle of the supply ts “wild sill.” ‘This 1s the product of various insects belonging to the larger family of sat urniidae. Chief among them industrial- ly is'the Indino moth called Antheroes mslitta, the source of tussab silk.—Blar- ner's Weekly. STEADY ADVANGE IN EDUCATION Biddle tert a Center of Learning For Presbyterians. SOME FEATURES OF THE WORK Charlotte, N. C.—Because of an emt nent life being, offered upon the altar of sacrifice for a cause espoused by a righteous people 2 glowing tribute was puld Major Henry J. Biddle, who gave up bis life upon the battlefield. of Antietam, by: Mrs. Mary D. Biddle of Philadelphia, who: was imbued by the game spirit of the patriot. ‘This trib- ute was one which is manifested in the activities of hundreds of Afro- Americans, becuse she coutributed the first funds for the founding of Biddle university in memory of the gailant soldier. This fine institution, which has been such a great factor in the development of the race, was founded by Revs. S, S. Murkland, S. ©. Alexander and W. C. Miller, mem- bers of the Catawba presbytery, April, 1867, which was later chartered by the legislature of North Carolina. ‘The growth of the institution was material and daily gained friends un- til it entered a higher educational field by « change in its cbarter in the year 1883 from [Biddle Memorial Insti- tute to Biddle university. ‘Che prop- erty fs vested fn a board of able trus- tees for ‘the Presbyterian cbureb in the United States. A clause fo this in- strument, which is in connection with the Presbyterian chureli, made the uni- versity a lasting heritageof the people for whom Major Biddle and bis kind fought and died for their freedom. ‘The campus covers about seventy acres of. ground, peculiarly ‘situated where one can view this city, which is tho diverging point for seven rail- roads which penetrate the south. This is the highway for the Piedmont sec- tion of the sonthern states and where the steady stock of Scotch-Irish Presby- terinns settled and contributed large- ly to the educational development of the Afro-American people by regard- ing Biddle university with unusual fa- yor. This is an active Presbyterian center among colored people. Within a radius of thirty miles there are forty oe oe bake Lees bee oe ee See 2 pCO SR EG) Peek ee Pe ae ae Enon eid ee Cees NEO SER ee Gea Ce bd Ree ee eee Bue ata hy ped papeerneacL Algaeae colored Presbyterian churches dis- seminating a wholesome influence for the: uplift of their people, The uni- versity is near the boundary line be- tween the synods of Atlantic and Ca- tawha, und its Christian activities are evidenced strongly in these synods and the entire south because of its pic- turesque location and. bighly efficient work. ‘The campus, which is skaded by hundreds of stately trees, 1s inspiring. Upou it one will Gnd thirteen build- ings. ‘The maiv building is devoted to recitation rooms, chapel and other public purposes. It 1s a fine piece of arebitecture and’ is a massive brick structure: of four stories. For Its purpose it is considered the best in the south Atlantic states and ts vai- ued at $60,000. Logan hall is a part brick and part frame'structure of two stories, with attic and basement. Io this building will be found a dormi- tory and boarding department. “Me- Namee hall, whieb is a two-story frame structure. bas sixteen rooms and is the, bome of the students of the School. of ‘Theology. Carter tiall ts a substantial brick dormitory of four stories, with eighty-four rooms. The other bulldings are commodions’ and hate appoiutments peculiar to the needs of a student. Among them will be found the School of Industries, which Is a veritable beebive. There are seven: two story buildings for the professors’ homes. They are woll appointed. A heating plant: far- nisbes heat for the rarious. buildings. The valuation of the property Is $200,- 000, and kind white friends of the north have made this great work pos- sible. There are four departments with seven professors who constitute the faculty ‘of’ the classical and sel- entise department, and four profes: sors constitute the faculty of the seminars. ‘The School of Theology 18 organized on the ordinary plans of the ‘sominaries of the Presbyterian cburcb, with a full three yesr course. The School of Arts and Sciences offers tw courses, classical and scientific. The work of the normal and preparatory school i to prepare students for teach ing, for business and for college. ‘The Bible is a textbook in all the courses. Seven of the professors are Presbyterian ministers, and the others are Presbsterlan laymen, of whom five are ruling elders. Only three of the 298 students enrolled this year are not professing Christians. The gradu- ates from this university are zealous workers in their respective vocations. and thelr character is a fitting attesta- tion of the training recelved at Biddle. Prom the theological department 137 men. bave graduated from the school of art and science 306; considerably more from the normal aud preparatory departments than from the above nam: ed departments comblaed. Ouly males are admitted to this university. . ‘The president of the university is a man eminently prepared for the: posi- tion. Born in Fairficld county, 8. G., March, 1863, when bis people were de- nied environments conducive to a life of the highest. usefulness, reared on a farm and never attending a public school but oue month in a year until be bad reached the age of seventeen years, at this age he left the farm and entered the Willard Ricbardson Nor- mal school, Winnsboro, S. C., where he completed five years’ work in three years. ‘Then Henry Lawrence Me- Crorey entered, the preparatory ae- partment of Biddle, graduating several yenrs Inter, and the yeur 1802 graduat- ed with honors from the college de- partment, baring won the alumni gold medal in the junior prize oratorical contest. After graduating from the theological department the year of 1805, he did advanced work in the study of the Semitic Janguages in Chi- cago university, making Hebrew a specialty. His ascendency in the educational work is as follows: For two years as assistant teacher in the preparatory school, two years later as principal of this’ department, one year bead pro- fessor of Latin in the college depart- ment, and then exalted to the chair of Hebrew and Greck exegesis in the theological school and afterward ap- pointed dean of the department. At this. time bis alma mater had .con- ferred upon him the degrees of A. B., §.T. B., A. Mand D. D. At the death of Dr. Sanders, the president of the university, in 1907, he was. made pres- ident of the institution. Dr. McCrorey was ordained a min- ister in the Presbyterian church in the United. States of America in 1805, twice elected moderator of Catawba presbytery and once moderator of Catawba synod; was commissioner to the general assembly, Kansas City, Mo., and delegate to the pan-Presby- terian alliance in New York city, 1909. He is an able pulpiteer and a con- servative race leader. ‘The entire race is indebted to such generous benefactors who made pos- sible this university: and to those by whom it Is maintained. HOMESEEKERS, ATTENTION! Thousands of satisfied customers are buying houses from us on the EASY PAY MENT 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,Dol- phin 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: ’ Homeseekers’ Realty Co., BANK BUILDING Druid Hill Ave. and Hoffman St. on Furniture and Chattels Easy Payments Lowest Rate | ENSOR LOAN CoO., | 635 ENSOR ST., Near Monument St. SS JOHN H. TOADVIN | 142 W. HILL STREET, . THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00-and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at'the most reasonable.rates. You need not “come to see him, just call : South 422 or South 396-Y. : 142 W. Hilt Street np M ount Vernon 5128 826[Druid Hill. Av Funeral Director Alex. Bemsley, tt Eataimer Wish to announce to the generous public taat I am still doing businsss at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLB SE. ‘Thanking the public for all past tavors and hoping for a continuance of the same. Carriage for hire for weddings, parties aud funerals, and special attention given to all orders Jay or ight. Yours, ALWX, HEMSLEY, Mt. Vernon 2578 Main Office. 4 GEORGE H. HOLLAND, Manager. C. & PB. Phone: 583 Y-Madison. COLLEGE PRIZE CONTEST. George W. Scott to Participate In Fi- nals at Columbia College. ‘The Ginal oratorient contest at Co- lumbin college, New York, for the Curtis medals will oceur “in April George W. A. Scott, who won second prize in. the 1910 contest, has been chosen for this gear's debate also. Mr. Scott's subject Inst year was “Is the Negro Fitted for Citizenship?” His argument brought forth higheom- mendation from the faculty and other officials of the college as being logical and cuuiched in the best rhetoric. ‘Chere will be four contestants in the finals. iu April, and Mr. Scott hns se lected for his subject “Child Slavery.” The other speakers and thelr subjects ave: A. M. Gill, “Woman Suffrage: P.M. Beck, “Character’ and Soctal Achicvement." and A, \¥, Macmabon, “Public Opinion and the People's Rule." Ut is highly gratifying to the race to know of Mr, Scott's success at Columbia, ‘The outcome of the con- test is being looked forward to in col- loge circles with unusual interest. ROBERT A. ELLIOTT Baltimcre’s Leading Undertaker 506 ROGERS AVE. Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funerals Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. Both Phones. "Day or Night. | «YOU CAN MAKE MONEY.. | WE HAVE A PLAN WHEREBY ____. | Every Boy in Baltimore | Can Make Money. 2 2 it is fenaally fupposed that YOUR UNCLE SAMUEL is e ONLY PERSON in this country that has the right / to MAKE MONEY, and possibly he’ has, but we as- sume to be in a position to show any number of HUSTLING BOYS not only the way to MAKE __ MONEY but to make GOOD MONEY at that. Now if you are a HUSTLER and WANT TO MAKE _ MONEY and make it fast, all you have got to dois to eall at the Afro-American Office, 628'N. futaw St. | Saturday ‘morning get a bundle of The Afro-Ameri- can 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 d« 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. Don’t Cost You A Cent To Try it. The Afro-American Company 628 N. EUTAW STREET, Bishop Theodore Holly Dics In Haiti, The denth of Right Rey. Dr. James Theodore Lolly. bishop of Hatt, the Grst colored bishop consecrated by the Amerlean Episcopal cbureh, was an- nounced in a dispatch to the church authorities in America during the week of March 25, Bishop Holly was born tn Washington In 1829 and was educated as n Roman Catholic. Becoming an Episcopalian, be was ordained priest of the Bpiscopal bods in 1858 and became rector of St. Luke's ebureb, New Ho- ven. He was consecrated bishop of Haiti in 1874 in Grace cburch, New York. The Blight of Golor Discrimination. ‘These race segregation laws. jim- crow car laws and other wholesale col- or discrimination !aws if not soon curb- ed will work bitter ruin to free Amer- ican Institutions. or Instance, in Richmond. Va,, a colored person may own a bome in any part of the city, but if the property Lappens to be in a block where the majority of residents are white sueb property must be ten- anted by white persons. ‘Thus the col- ored man becomes the landlord of the white man. awad Orstan Aerlam Buen. In the recent destruction by fre of the Brooklyn Howard Colored Orphan asylum's new home at St. James, N. ¥., the Institution which bas done.s0 much for the orphans: bas suffered a great loss. Fortunately uo lives were lost, ‘The damage to the property 1s estimated at $12,000. Superintendent J. B. Gordon ts not discouraged, how- ever, and will continue bis labors for the institution. Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, who served as United States minister and consul general at Monrovia, Liberia, from the spring of 1903 until last June, has been tendered the appointment as consul general of Liberia, at Washington. The offer is rendered the more important as an indication of the high regard the Liberians have for Dr. Lyon has tackn shape in their asking him to represent them with a nation of which he was formerly the accredited diplomatic representative. The commission, which was signed by President Arthur Barclay and Secretary of State F. E. R. Johnson, is already in Dr. Lyon's hands. In a letter notifying Dr. Lyon of the unusual appointment, Secretary Johnson writes: "I have the honor to send you herewith a commission appointing you consul general of the republic of Liberia at Washington, U. S. A. In performing this pleasant duty I avail myself of the opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment to this important post in which you can do much for the promotion and the advancement of the people of this country. The interest manifested by you during your stay here in the welfare of the republic convinces me that his excellency, the president, made no mistake in electing you for the post. I am confident that you will do all in your power to enhance Liberia's welfare and that your relations with the department will be of the most harmonious and cordial character." Dr. Lyon is a man of ability. He received his education at the New Orleans University and the Union Theological Seminary, of New York. He also has been an instructor in his alma mater and at Morgan College, Baltimore. Among the prominent churches he has pastored are St. Mark's, New York, and the John Wesley M. E. Churches, Baltimore. It was while serving at the latter charge that President Roosevelt appointed him to the Liberian mission. While in that country he made an exhaustive study of the political material resources. He succeeded in having the United States sehd a commission, composed of Roland P. Faulkner, Emmett J. Scott and George Sale, to that country in order that conditions might be investigated at first hand. The commission aroused much interest in the welfare of the little West African republic, and efforts are now being made to place it upon a firm financial footing. The efforts of Dr. Lyon for the republic of Liberia and the general estimate there of the man may be best judged by the following extract from a letter that Bishop J. B. Hartzell sent to Dr. Lyon a few weeks ago: "In the success of your work as the diplomatic representative of teh United States to Liberia, you have fulfilled, and more than fulfilled the anticipations of your friends; and in social standing, Christian character, intellectual vigor and successful diplomatic administration your record will stand out as one of the brightest pages in the history of Liberia, and as in every way worthy of the great nation of which you were the representative." LOCAL.. Recognizing and being in thorough sympathy with the longstanding desire of the Post Office Department that the hours of the Sunday service in post offices be confined within a practicable minimum, the Postmaster at Baltimore has secured the authority of the Postmaster General to put in operation a plan the complicated details of which have long been under consideration. Postmaster W. Hall Harris announces, commencing on April 2, 1911, Sunday delivery of mail at carriers' windows will be discontinued at Main Office and Stations, but General Delivery sections will be open for accommodation of transient callers and for sale of stamps from 9.00 to 10.00 a.m., and 1.09 to 2.00 p.m. at Main Office, and at the hours posted in the several tations. Conference Closes And Ministers Are Assigned To New Charges The forty-eighth annual session of the Washington Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which began at the Jackson Street M. E. Church, Lynchburg, Va., last Wednesday, ended Monday night with the announcement by Bishop Anderson of the appointments for the ensuing year. There was only one change in the local pulbits, Rev. E. W. S. Peck, coming from Wheeling, W. Va., to take charge of St. Matthews M. E. Church. Twenty-third street, vice Rev. J. C. Love, who goes to Lewisburg, W. Va. There were several changes in surburban charges, Rev. Moses Lake, being sent to Richmond, Va., and Rev. R. R. Riggs succeeding him at Sparrows Point. Rev. W. H. Gaines, who resigned from John Wesley Church, this city after charges had been filed against him last fall, was allowed to withdraw from the ministry. Messrs. Charles B. Bishob, Chas. Smallwood and Christopher Brady, all of this city, were among those admitted on trial. The conference also adopted resolutions of confidence in the integrity of Dr. Booker T. Washing on who was the victim of an unprovoked sssault in New York last week. Nearly all of the local pastors gathered at the Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church Wednesday, where the meeting of the M. E. Ministerial Association was held, and gave their impressions of the conference. Rev. J. A. Holmes, who has just returned to Metropolitan M. E. Church for the fifteenth successive time, presided. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED On motion of Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, the following resolutions were adopted. "Whereas. We have noted with pain and regret that there is a growing and determined sentiment in certain sections of this constitution to segregate by legislative treatment the colored people in localities which are not only undesirable for living, but which make against their progress and development; and. Whereas, As such legislation is not only contrary to our democratic form of government but to the spirit of Christianity and fair play: therefore. Resolved. That the Washington Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, now in session at Lynchburg, Va., representing 167 ministers and 30,000 laymen, recognize the injustice and undemocratic attempt on the part of state legislatures and city councils for the following reasons; "1. Because such legislation is contrary to the Constitution of the United States. "2. Because it is unjust to the progress and intelligence of the citizens of color. Because it misrepresents the sacer judgment of the best class of white people in the country; and "4. Because it stirs up unnecessarily bad blood between the races. The following is the list of appointments: Alexandria District—W. C. Thompson, superintendent; Alexandria, C. S. Briggs; Belford City. A. J. Mitchell; Belford Springs. J. W. Warren; Brownsburg, J. H. Lewis; Buchanan. V. E. Johnson; Charlotteville. J. G. Grant; Falls Church. J. W. Colbert; Halls Hill. H. Brooks; Hamilton. J. W. Dockett; Leesburg. Washington Murray; Leesville. G. E. Stephens; Lexington. E. J. Rudock; Lincoln. T. N. Austin; Lynch's. E. C. Funches; Lynchburg. W. H. Dean; M. chester, to be supplied; Milesburg. H. H. Carpenter; Pitville. A. G. Ilar Richmond. Ashbury. Moose Lake; Rich- mond, Leiden. I. W. Waters, Jr. J. F. Torkins; Rockledge Bath. J. R. Davis; Salem. F. E. Nicholas; Stewartville. J. W. T. Wilson; Wood- lawn, Fairfax King; Collynton and St. Lake, David Johnson. Annapolis District—Joseph Wheeler, superintendent, Annapolis, Asbury, N. M. Carroll, Atholton, A. L. Jenkins; Baltimore, Centennial, D. W. Shaw; Canton and North Point, J. H. Lwavatt; Eastern Chapel, J. H. Jenkins; John Wesley, Ernest Lyon; St. Pauls, S. H. Norwood; Brooklyn and Holly Run, Samuel Aquiline; Brooks and St. Luke, C. C. Brown; Broad Neck, J. W. Galloway; Chusapeake Beach, Frank Giles; Davisville, Cecil; East Port, Alexander Huntington, Daniel Collins; John Wesley and St. Mark, L. W. Briggs; Lester, Va., J. W. Holly Moran; L. J. W. Jackson; East Port, Carroll; Mount Hope, J. T. Moore; Mount Zion, A. H. Tighman; Prince Frederick, Elijah Ayers; Sparrows Point, K. R. Riggs; St. John's, Joseph Henry; Waterburg and McFalor, B. W. Brown; Churchton, B. F. Myers; Friendship, G. A. Randall. Baltimore District—M. J. Naylor, superintendent. Abingdon, J. T. Owings; Ames, Memorial, D. D. Tarpeau; Asbury, C. G. Cummings; Belair, C. H. Matthews; Inckeystown, J. C. Norris; Centerville, W. H. Berry; Chase, W. T. Harris; Falston, J. T. Stanley; Federal Hill, Moses Opher; Frederick City, Asbury, L. J. Valentine; Gettysburg, C. A. Brady; Gough's C. E. Bishop; Green Spring, R. A. Green; Hullsville, C. E. Jones; Hagerstown, Edw. Moore; Harrisburg, J. D. Brown; Hereford, E. P. Moon, Libertytown, G. W. Cohen; Lutherville, William Brown; Michnelsville, E. D. Venture; Middletown, R. B. Rose; Matthias, Matthias, Zion Matthias, Williams, New Market, J. J. Brown; New Windsor, D. G. Young; Resistertown, L. A. Carter; Sharp St. Memorial, W. A. C. Hughes; St. Matthews, E. W. S. Peck; Sykesville, C. H. Arnold; Whitout, Alfred Young; Westminster, W. A. English; Williamsport, A. F. Wallace. Cumberland District—G. E. Curry, superintendent. Buckhannon. Daniel Aquilla; Charleston. J. S. Carroll; Clarkstown. Charlesville. Cumberland. Fairmont. Falkburn, C. G. Gul; Frostburg. J; W. Jenkins, Grafton. R. D. Jennings; Huntington. T. R. Reed; Keyser and Piedmont. J. M. Beane; Montgomery. N. J. Jones; Moorfield. C. W. Matthews; Morgantown. Vachel Harriad; Parkersburg. J. W. Carroll; Uttsburg. S. A. Virgil; Point Pleasant. S. A. Bolden; Romney. H. A. Johnson; Slaterville. J. W. Jackson; Washington W. E. W. Wesley. W. G. Wesley. W. Jenkins; Sherburne. J. N. Yearwood. Staunton District—S. R. Hughes, superintendent. Bridgewater, J. B. B. Aster; Charlestown, J. B. B. Aster; Doubts Grove, A. J. Cosley; East Staunton, T. B. Dumble; Frankford, L. A. H. Moore; Grottoes, J. E. Washington; Harpers Ferry, S. A. L. Lewis; Harrisonburg, J. H. E. Carter; Hedgesville, C. D. Hughes; Hinton, J. Johnson; Woodville, J. H. Johnson; Levinson, L. Luray, J. H. Metherson; Martinsburg, S. M. Beane; McBowell, A. W. Jones; Mount Hope, B. B. Martin; Ronceverte, J. A. Reid; Selibert, John Keets; Shepherdstown, C. Y. Trigz; Staunton, R. W. Thomas; Strasburg, R. R. Robinson; W. W. Welch; W. W. Young; White John, J. N. Rouni Williamsburg, J. B. Moberly; West Staunton, W. H. Kent; Winchester, A. P. Shaw; Woodstock, J. H. Johnson. Washington District—E. S. Williams, superintendent. Bowie, Nathan Ross; Boys, C. G. Taytor; Brandywine, E. M. Dent; Charlotte Hall. C. E. Queen; Daisy, A. H. Whitfield; Emory Grove, C. E. Hodges; La Plata, G. R. Williams; Laurie, N. S. Hughes; Laytonsville, Benjamin Gross; Malibur, O. C. Homes; Thomas, G. H.; Nottingham, Crowe, T. H. Snowden; Oxcult Hill, G. H. Boozer; Tonkouton, C. S. Harper; Pigash, E. E. S. Nash; Rockville, W. N. Holt; Sandy Springs, R. P. Lawson; Scotland; J. E. Roberts; Shiloh, A. A. Brown; Selman; J. S. Cole; St. Mary's, Bradley Johnson; Woodville, R. P. Coats, Washington, Ashbury, M. W. Chair; Benning, W. J. Tyler; Central, T. P. Thomas; Ebenezer, S. H. Brown; Fairmount, H. H. Howard; Haven, W. H. Barnes; Mount Vernon, S. Randall; Mount Zion, W. Waysan; Mount Simons, S. W. Jackson; Tentatytown, M. P. Burling, M. Mission, A. H. Hart L. L. Thomas, field agent of Board of Home Mission and Church Extension; J. W. E. Bowen, professor in Gamma Theological Seminary; J. D. Chavis, instructor in Agricultural College, Greensboro, N. C.; C. A. Johnson, professor in Morgan College; C. E. Smallwood, Levi Miller and O. C. Spencer, left without appointment, to attend school; W. L. Washington, missionary in Washington, D. C. LATE LITERARY NEWS. We have received a copy of a neat little pamphlet, entitled "A Lesson Plan for Sunday Schools." It is the work of Mrs. Hannah E. Frey, for many years primary superintendent of Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School. It is a very comprehensive work and should be in every Sunday School. It contains just the things needed both by teachers and pupils, and if the Plan is followed the school will be run on the most modern plans and ideas. The price of the book is small and within the reach of every Sunday School and teacher. It is from the press of the A. M. E. Book Concern, Philadelphia, and can be procured either from the author or from the Publishing House. Card of Thanks TO THE EDITOR OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. I write thanking you, in conjunction with Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Johnson, 1033 N. Durham street, the contents of whose house was destroyed by fire, for your able assistance, persistent appeal and aidous efforts in aiding us in our time of need. Through you we beg to extend our thankfulness to the Y. W. C. A., and its president, for their energetic work in giving quick relief and assistance showing the true Christian spirit. To the various other organizations and individuals, you have our sincere thanks. The entertainment conducted by the Relief Association on Monday evening of last week was a large success. Mrs. Hunter, of Fountain Baptist Church, received the prize of a damask table cover, having with the assistance of the church raised $14,00. On last Saturday we turned the key over to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, after having refurnished the house. We invite the generous public to inspect our work. The total received from all sources was $58-00, also a number of gifts of food and clothing. Mark Twain's Sealskin Coat. At the time of our first meeting, which must have been well toward the winter, Clemens was wearing a sealskin coat, with the fur out. In the satisfaction of a caprice or the love of strong effect which he was apt to indulge through life. With his crest of dense red hair and the wide sweep of his fanning mustache Clemens was not discordantly clothed in that sealskin coat, which afterward, in spite of his own warmth in it, sent the cold chills through me when I once accompanied it down Broadway and shared the immense publicity it won him. W. D. Howells in "My Mark Twain." Dufferin's Warning Dream. Dufferin's Warning Dream There are many stories on record of the warning dream. The late Lord Dufferin when in Paris dreamed that he was in a hearse being converted to a cemetery. A few days later, as he was about to enter a hotel lift, he was startled to observe that the attendant was the living reproduction of the driver of the hearse in his dream. He stepped back, and the lift went up without him. Before it had reached the top of the building some breakage took place in the mechanism and the lift crashed down to the bottom, every one in it being killed. WORKED HIS WAY TO FRONT RANK Prominent Banker and Real Estate Broker Was Once Stenographer For William T. Bell of National Railway Company—Left the North For Business Career In the South. Newport News, Va.—Oftentimes when a young colored man, after receiving his education, seeks a position which his training fits him for, but is debarred, such proscription in many instances forces him to create a job that will ultimately develop into a business venture of extraordinary scope, which will open a door that has heretofore been closed to his people. An example of this truth is found in the life of a Philadelphia ind who was educated in the schools of that city. His mother died when he was nine years old. His father left him at the age of eighteen years to mold his young character among influences which would test every fiber of his being. In school E. C. Brown was an exceptionally bright scholar. After graduating from the public schools he was O. BANKER E. C. BROWN. employed by the Bradstreet mercantile agency as mail clerk, which he acceptably filled for three years. This position, however, simply inspired him for more responsible work. He took a course at the Spencerian Business college in stenography and typewriting. His work was so thorough that William T. Bell, vice president of the National Railway company, engaged him as his stenographer. In this position young Brown came in touch with the leading steel and railroad magnates. He was well thought of by them. The company later on merged with a larger concern, and this caused Mr. Brown, along with other employees, to lose his position. After spending some time diligently seeking a position as stenographer and finding that his color and not his competency was against him, he, with that indomitable courage and ability to think and act judiciously under such circumstances, started south, determined on a business career. Landing in this city with only a few dollars in his jeans, with the vim that moved obstacles and the optimistic smiles which made every person who perched to converse with him feel that his life was a great leaven in the activities of the community, he succeeded in interesting a successful business man by the name of Mr. Brown, with whom he engaged in business. So the real estate firm of Brown & Brown soon had its signs on new buildings over the city. Mr. Brown has undoubtedly gained the confidence of people over the country because of his integrity. He did business as any successful man would manage his affairs; hence it was not altogether the question of his racial identity. A little over two years ago he began the banking business in the city by organizing the Crown Savings bank, which is a success. In the bank and in his office one will find the office system which assures the ability of Mr. Brown and his associates to keep their fingers on the minutest detail of the business. In May, 1900, he secured a charter for a corporation known as the Brown Savings and Banking company, which is now doing a flourishing business in Norfolk in meeting the needs of the large Afro-American population in the tidewater section. In the same building Mr./Brown has a real estate department, which is doing a large business. He is president of both banks, and these enterprises have stimulated hundreds of Afro-Americans, until today numerous enterprises are giving to a little army of young people employment because of this young man's Napoleonic methods of doing business. Mr. Brown is director of the Southern Aid society of Richmond, Va., and is treasurer of the Colored Bankers' association. He is conspicuous in the local, state and national Negro Business league. The close application to business and unquestionable integrity and intelligent preparation, combined with an unselfish spirit, are the distinguishing traits of Mr. Brown's character. BOTH PHONES—C. & P. Mt. 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BALTIMORE, APRIL 1, 1911 A MORAL AND NOT A POLITICAL ISSUE It should be distinctly borne in mind, that in the primaries which are to be held in this city next week that the issue is a moral rather than a political one. Each political party is called upon to select and put forward candidates to be voted upon in the May election for the government of the city of Baltimore. The interests of colored citizens are identical with those of other citizens. While this is true, since we suffer most, on account of the peculiar difficulties which surround our economic and industrial advance, we should the more be interested in the character and quality of the men who are to govern this city of Baltimore. It should not be a question with us as to which one of the leading candidates has the best show of winning, but rather which one of them represents in his personality the highest ideal of municipal righteousness and equity between man and man. When we shall have made our own investigations according to the data within our reach, then we should go to the polls and record our sentiments by voting for the candidates whom we believe to measure nearest to the ideal which we would have realized in our community. If we vote for a man whom we feel indisposed to give us a fair deal simply because he belongs to that section of the party which dominates and controls what is called the "organization," irrespective of his personal merits, we thereby furnish the strongest kind of evidence that we are not pro-qualified to wisely and judiciously exercise the suffrage. The issue is a moral one. Whatever may be said of that small class of colored men who make the manipulation of political deals a business, yet there can not be the least doubt but that the great mass of colored voters are concern with but a single motive, and that is to secure for the city of Baltimore the very best government, wisely, economically, and judiciously administered, by men for removed from littleness and race prejudice. If, then, the candidate is such a person whose record in public and private life in connection with municipal problems will be in keeping with the sum total of what he is in character. It is rather risky business to bestow our sumrage upon one who, already having had a chance, has esteemed us of such inconsiderable importance as to take no notice of us whatever. It would seem in such a case that our own self-respect would compel the experiment of giving someone else a chance. At any rate, it would be most unfortunate for us, as a race, if we through carelessness, or for any other cause, furnish to the world evidence of our inability to discern a political floundy, who promise all sorts of things, with no purpose of fulfillment, from a straightforward, high-minded and patriotic citizen whose business and private life, as well as his dealings in the past with his fellow citizens, evince the highest guarantee of a faithful performance of any trust which may be committed to him. Our best interests lie in union with the forces as represented in the high class citizens of this community, rather than with any deal or bargain with that element which seeks a perpetuation of its life through crooked and dishonest methods. The issue is one of righteousness against un-righteousness in civic matters. If we desire a righteous administration we must elect righteous men to rule. If we elect dishonest, insincere and corrupt men in office, then may we expect an administration of corruption. Sometimes good comes out of evil altho we do not believe that we should commit evil for the purpose of find out whether good will come out of it or not, nor for the expectation that good will come. The assault by a common white man upon Dr. Washington in New York, calls attention to the fact that a black man, North or South, is not immune from the attacks of Negro baiters, and that no matter how important a man might be, if he is black, he is liable at any time to be assaulted, largely because the white man thinks that his color will protect him. A case almost similar to that of Dr. Washington, occurred some time ago in Florida to Bishop Wesley J. Gaines, of the African Methodist church. While making a short cut through a small section of woods to reach a small church at which he was scheduled to preach, he suddenly came upon a white woman, who seeing him, began at once to scream With considerable effort the Bishop was able to quiet the woman, telling her he was a bishop and on his way to the little church to preach and meant no harm to her. Now had this woman continued her screaming and alarmed some of the "best citizens" who might have been in the neighborhood, in all probability the good Bishop would have added another victim to the conservators of the virtues of white women in the South, who usually hang their victim first and make inquiries afterward. In any southern city this might have been the fate of Dr. Washington. There is a moral here and it would be well for us to take account of it. If then, the assault upon Dr. Washington has the effect of opening the eyes of the better class of white people to the dangers besetting the Negro, then the assault upon Dr. Washington, will not be without its good effects. In the primary election which takes place next, the people of this cith will have their first opportunity to go to the polls and make their own selection regardless of bosses and machines. It is true, that with but one exception, one candidate is about as good as another when it comes to the Afro-American voter, and he might with all truth say: "All candidates look alike to me," for after the nomination and election, all Negroes will look to the successful candidate, be the Republican or Democrat. However, it is the duty of every Afro-American to carefully scan the records of each candidate and then cast his vote for the best man, regardless of who he may be. A word to the wise is sufficient. We are wondering what the organization and anti-organization papers will have to say after the primaries are over? The fight is so bitter and so many things have been said pro and con, that we are compelled to wonder who they will support for the election. According to what is being said hardly a man that is running is fit to fill any position of any kind or character under the city government. Politics is a funny proposition. Ulrich to Be Prosecuted Dr. Booker T. Washington emphatically repudiates the dispatches sent out from Philadelphia early this week intimating that the prosecution of Ulrich, the man who assaulted him a week ago in New York city, would be dropped. Dr. Washington also brands as a misstatement the intimation that he has in any way justified the unprovoked attack upon him. The whole story he states is a cruel misrepresentation and does him grave injustice. So far as Dr. Washington is able to do it, Ulrich will be prosecuted to the limit, and the charge changed to felonious assault, if this can be brought about. PARK MR. WM H. DALY A PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS MAN William H. Daly has added another venture to his list of business enterprises. This time it is the Princess Theater, Baltimore street near Central avenue, but he is not so sure that he will be able to hold on, as some of the Hebrews and others of the vicinity have filed a protest against the theater being in the hands of a colored man, and Mayor Mahool is said to be somewhat in line with the contentions of the kickers. A petition has been filed with the Mayor, and the permit would have been revoked Tuesday, had not Mr. Daly pleaded for time in which to ascertain if there were not some folks favorable to the enterprise being located there. A year ago, or more, a permit was revoked that a colored man had gotten for a skating rink on North avenue and Oak street, and since the segregating of the race in residence districts has been talked about, some of the Democrats are even trying to get the colored people out of business ventures in white neighborhoods. The Princess Theater will seat 1,200 persons, and for Mr. Daly to undertake to erect such a building would cost at least $50,000. A good bill has been on the week's program and many people of both races have attended. Mr. Daly is one of the most successful business men in the city. He was born in Virginia 52 years ago, but has been a resident of this city for the past 25 years. While working as a waiter on Eutaw Place he managed to save enough out of his big salary of $5 a week to start out as a pork dealer, and has built up a big business in the Lafayette Market. When the Northwestern Supply Company failed in 1897, all he had, including property he lived in, on Division street; was swept from him. He also paid out several thousands of dollars to his friends that they had invested out of confidence in him. Starting over again, he was able to buy back his property on Division street and secure other pieces of property, along with a few ground rents. He also started in the jewelry business a few years ago, and runs a store at 1710 Pennsylvania avenue. Two years ago he loaned the manager of the theater on Pennsylvania avenue, near Greenwillow street, $300, and before he was through with him had advanced $2,900. He took over the venture to protect his loans, and has since not only got all of the original investment back, but the theatre is yielding a handsome profit. Speaking of the Princess Theater, he said: "I hope that prejudice will not prevent my being able to run the season out there. The theater is situated in a business section, and the only objection to me is that an colored. I intend to cater to the patronage of the general public, irrespective of race, and this week quite a number of white persons attended the performances. The other theatres of the city, under white management, admit colored patrons, and I see no good reason why I cannot conduct one admitting white as well as colored patrons." Mr. and Mrs. Moj. Wm. H. Till of Wilmington Del, were the guests of Col. Hamilton N. Hayes 1315 Etting street last Sunday Mr. William Gross, of 738 Bradley street is able to be out after a briefillness Miss Josephine Stever of 1317 N. Stricker street, wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness in attendance to her daughter Gerogie B. while she was ill will perotinitis and whom will soon be out. Mr. Wilbert J. Henry, of 1108 N. Carey street, has been appointed to a position in the Customhouse Mrs. Lavinia S Henry, clerk in the office of the Afro-American Ledger, is his wife. Mrs Benjamin Brown, of 619 Argyle avenue, who was operated on at the Johns Hopkins Hospital several weeks ago, is improving Mrs Lula Smith gave a reception at her home, 171 W. Hamburg street last Friday night quite a number of persons were present Mrs. Hannah Newman of 2130 Druid Hill avenue, who has been confined to her bed for three weeks, is able to be out ag in. Miss Mary Holt of New York City is visiting her aunt Mrs. Mary E. Whittington 519 Bloom street Miss Edna V. Jackson of 628 W. Lanvale street, was in the city last weeks as the guest of parents. Miss Jackson has been accepted as a nurse in the Junior Class of the Freedmen's Hospital Where?-Galilean Temple When? April 21, Purviance's Music'l Review Mrs. Fannie B. Taliferro, and little daughter, Doris, of Everett, Mass., formerly of Baltimore are in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. N. White. They will be the city for ten days or two weks. Allen, telling me that I was expected to be in chapel at 10:15 o'clock and make a few scattering remarks to the students, and I was right there, and I wish you could have seen them people clapping their hands when I walked in. It made me feel like I was some pumpkins. Prof. B. F. Allen is one of the best educators of the race and he is doing his work to a finish I am here to tell you. He is one of the greatest men in school work and he is the best man who has been at the head of the school since it has been a school. His work is telling for itself. His school is now what it is because he has devoted his life to it. It has furnished the world some able men and women and it is doing the same thing every year. I do not know just the place where Dr. Allen gor his education, but he is an educated man and has been in school work for years I had the pleasure of meeting his family. His wife is from Georgia, and taught in the school where I shall be next month. I will be at Ft. Valley, Ga., April 14, with Prof. H. A. ftunt, and if you want to reach me there with a letter, then do so, and if not then I will not go to the trouble to ask you to do so. It would take a whole paper for me to tell you all of the teachers here. Prof. Jonas S. Moten has resigned. I had the pleasure of shaking hands with Mrs. Anna J. Cooper, who has the chair of Latin and Greek, and I can't see to save my like how any one can understand all of that stuff, but she knows it better than I know my English. I have not mentioned to you the man who is teaching how to save soles, and that is Prof. Fred R. Parker, who came into the world via Rollin, Mo., and started the study of soaking when eight years old, and now by this time he knows how to save soles. Right now I have on a pair of shoes that he made and they are made I am here to tell you. They make my feet look real small. He graduated from Lincoln Institute in 1903 and returned here to do some teaching, and he is a success in his department. The laundry department, under Mrs. C. A. Rutledge, who is one of he leading women in this part of the country, and who has had considerable experience herself. She has some good property and yet she is willing to spend her life in instructing the young people of our race. I think I will have to stop here, and will not have the time to mention Miss Myrtle Burgess, Miss Anna Mollison, Miss Gertrude Williams, librarian and secretary; Mrs. G. E. Motin, elocutionist, and I told you about W. V. Garrett when I was here the other time. Miss Ida F. Schweich, who is the matron in the dining room, is a graduate of Lincoln, and then went to St. Louis and toook up the kindergarten work, but on the death of her mother she returned home and joined her father in the caring for the children. There two little boys and one little girl who must have the attention of a mother, and since he mother is dead, Miss Ida is assisting in the school and also looking after the children. She deserves much credit. She is a modest, intelligent young woman. I am sure I had a talk about Mrs. Josephine Silicone-Yates, A.M., in my last letter and will not do so this time. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P.M., Sermon to Grand Pasture of G. U. O. of Nazarites, Pastor 6 P. M., Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M., Song and Praise Service, and Communion Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, President. The Baltimore Annual Conference will convene in this church on April 30th, 1911. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisonith St. near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton. Pastor. 11 A. M., The Pastor will preach Subject: "The Passion of Jesus." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.45 P. M., The Allen C.E. League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor, after which the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered. Dollar Money Rally, Linden Ave. and Biodle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, and Holy Communion. 2.30 P. M., Suncay School session 3 P. M., Sermon all Organizations. 6.15 P. M., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor to the Waiters of Baltimore. Binghamton, N.Y. Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 A. M., Holy Communion. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. Girl's Day, H. W. Ebb, Supt. 6.00 P. M., Junior League, Miss Sadie Chew, President 7.30 F. M., Sermon by the Pastor to Grand Order of Moses. The ladies thank their friends for helping to make Woman's Day a success. Collection $178,43. Preachers' Concert on April 6th. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Communion service, Rev. David Johnson will preach. 4.30 P. M., League Service. 8.00 P. M., P. E., C. H. Murray. Howard D. Brent, Supt. Wm. H. Butler, Pres. League. PAYNE MEM A. M. E. CHURCH WOMAN'S DAY 11 A. M., Sermon Mrs. E. Brooks. Music, Female Vested Choir. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Platform meeting. All female organizations invited. Special program. 5.00 Allen C. E. League. 7.45 P. M., Woman's Mass Meeting- Addresses,special music, Mrs. A. M. Wortham, pres. Mrs. Hattie E. Brown, sec. Strangers always welcome. Audrew Gassaway, Supt. T. Andrew Moore, Pres. A.C.E. L WAYMAN MEM. A.M.E. CHURCH Carroll Street near Carey Rev. David Johnson, Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. Hicks. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Union Communion of Wayman's tt Allen A.M.E. Church 7.45 P. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor to Men of South Baltimore, subject "The Duty of the Hour." All are invited. Edw. Sorrell, Supt. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D., Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. Communion. 3 P. M., Sermon by Rev. D G. Mack, Macedonia Baptist church, choir and congregation. 7.30 P. M., Grand Union service with King's Hill. Rev. Alfred Young will accompany his congregation and worship with us, and by request he will preach the "Great Rail Road Sarmou." The Gospel train will leave the depot strictly at 8 P. M. for the King's citadel. Come early and get a seat. Special fraternal offering will be taken from each passenger. All aboard! GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., Christian Enleavor S P. M., Sermon by the Pastor, followed by Communion. T. H. McGowan, Supt. J. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. Mr. Alvin Bevans, of 1107 N. Carey street, who has been confined to his home for the past three weeks by illness is able to be out again. Chattahoochee, Nd. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10.30 A. M., Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.00 P. M., Epworth League. Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 7.00 P. M., Brotherhood Meeting S P. M., Sermon JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. Big Times All Day. 11 A. M., Preaching by Rev. Jos. H. Wheeler, Dist. Supt. 3 P. M., Rev. B. J. Bolden, B. D., of A. M. E. Zion Church. S P. M., Rev. R. D. Jennings, of Gratton, West Virginia. The new pastor will preside at each service. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St. & Patterson Park Av Rev, James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6 P. M., Jr. Epworth League 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Pastor Communion Services All are cordially invited. J. W. Jones, Supt. S. S. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, followed by Holy Communion. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League 8.00 P. M., Pastor, Choir and Congregation will go to the New Bethel, subject: Railroad Sermon. W. C. Tongue Supt. The Annual Sermon of Baltimore Bethel Council, I. O. St. Luke that was to take place on Sunday, April 2nd at 8 p.m., has been changed to April 23d, 8 p.m., due to the fact that the church has arranged for another service which would conflict with our sermon at this time. We now extend a cordial invitation to all the various councils of St. Lukes to turn out with us on the above date. The sermon will be delivered by the pastor, Rev. D. G. Hill Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, W.C. Mrs. A. C. Scott, V. C. Miss Sarah Jackson, Asst. Sec'y, L. S. Henry, Secretary Mrs. Rebecca James, Treasurer. Y. M. C. A. At Grace Presbyterian Church, Sunday, April 2d at 4.30. Rev. J. T. Maylott, B. H., Central Y. M. C. A., Speaker. Sacred Concert next Sunday at the church by L. E. Toomey, and Troubadours. Everybody invited. Women's Day Rally Oak St. A. M. E. Church, bet. 23d and 24th streets, Sunday, April 2nd. 10.30 a. m, Praise and Song Service will be conducted by Rev. Mrs. Herbert assisted by Mrs. Irvin and Mrs Graves. 11 a. m., Mrs. Dr. Fowler will preside. Welcome address by Mrs. Eliza Henson, remarks by Mrs. Georgia Murray. 3 p.m., Rev. Mrs. D. G. Hill will preside. Addresses will be delivered by Rev. Mrs. M. Gaines, C. H Steppeat, J. G. Martin. Other prominent lady speakers will be present. 7.30 p. m, Platform meeting. Rev. Mrs. Herbert will preside MINISTERS' CONCERT At Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church, Thursday April 13, 1911. Tickets 10 Cents Tickets 10 Cents Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor. Mrs. Mary C. Diggs, President of the Church Aid PRESENTED BOQUET Sunday last was Willing Workers' Day at the Y. W. C. A., Mrs. Malissa Miner, chairman. It was the fifteenth anniversary of the association and the annual sermon was preached by Rev. Harvey Johnson, of the Union Baptist Church, his subject being Mary and Martha. At the close of the service a handsome bouquet of carnations and jonquills was presented the president. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, by Miss Emma Johnson from Miss Margaret Lewis and Miss Charlotte Blue. The association was organized fifteen years ago at the Madison Street Presbyterian Church by Mrs. Elliott. Mrs. Sarah Charity was its first president, and served one and a half years. At her death Mrs. Alethia Bowen was elected president, and served two years. Mrs. Murphy has been president since that time, ten years and a half. Miss Charlotte Davage is the first vice-president, Mrs. E. P. Calloway treasurer and Miss Emma Bright secretary. Ex-Mayor Timanus repeats denial in correspondence with City Councilman Harry S. Cummings. HON. E. CLAY TIMANUS, MY DEAR SIR: A number of persons of my race have approached me in reference to the report published in the newspapers in which it is reported that you had a colored man named James Williams arrested simply because he asked you to change a $50.00 note, and they seem to think that his arrest was caused by you unnecessarily, and on account of his race and color. Of course, knowing you as I do, and knowing you to be a man absolutely fair and free from prejudice, I know that if you acted in the matter at all it must have been with the best of motives and with no purpose to injure the man or in any way reflect upon his race. For the purpose of doing justice to you in the matter, you will do me a great favor if you will write me the facts in Very truly yours, (Signed) HARRY S., CUMMINGS MARCH 18, 1911 HARRY S. CUMMINGS, Esq., 219 Courtland Street, City. My dear Sir:— I have your favor of 17th inst. and in reply would say that I am only too glad to give you the details of the incident which happened in front of my place of business Friday, March 16, in which I am falsely accused of having the colored man, James Williams, arrested. In the first place, I want to assure you, and through you the people of your race that I did not have the man arrested, nor did I at any time appear at the Station House or any other place against him, which I most certainly would have been compelled by law to do had I been the instigation of his arrest. The facts in the case are these: The man came up to me, and asked me to change a $50 note and exhibited a note perfectly white, which had no appearance of a genuine note. While examining it, Detective Coughlen came up and examined the note, and he being an officer of the law, and having his doubts about the note being gennine, told the man that he would have to go to Detective headquarters and explain matters. This he (Coughlen) did on his own initiative and responsibility as an officer of the law, and no order, suggestion or desire enanated from me for the man's arrest, nor was I in any way responsible for it. You know me too well to know that I would by any word or act do anything to reflect upon your race or any one of them, instead of trying to harm one of them as my political opponents are trying to show, I would do anything in my power to help them. I wish that you would make this plain to your people, so that the false report, which is being circulated for campaign purposes may be corrected, and your people be put in possession of the true facts in the case. Very truly (Signed) E. CLAY TIMANUS In view of the above truthful statement its becomes the duty of every Colored Voter to cast his vote on Tuesday, April 4th for E. CLAY TIMANUS X FOR MAYOR VOTERS OF THE 17th WARD On Tuesday, April 4th, Go to the polls and cast your votes for the Champion of your rights who has and still so ably represents you. Cast your vote for For First Branch City Council To the Voters of the 14th Ward I am a CANDIDATE for the NOMINATION for the FIRST BRANCH of the CITY COUNCIL from the 14th WARD, in the REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES, to be held on APRIL 4, 1911. This City is on the threshold of a bright future,and if I should be favored by your vote,I pledge myself to lend my support to all Legislation which will tend towards the City's Progress. MY PAST RECORD is a PLEDGE FOR MY FUTURE ACTION Yours very respectfully SAMUEL AFFELDER nying the false and malicious rumors to the effect that he had a Colored Man arrest- ed for the sole reason that he had in his possession a fifty dollar note The facts in this case are as follows:- On March 10th last while standing on Franklin Street in front of my place of business, I was approached by a colored man whom I did not know, and whom I had never before seen, and asked by him if I could change a $50 note. I told him that I could and he exhibited the note which was perfectly white on one side and had no appearance of being a genuine note. While I was examining it Detective Coughlan came across the street, who had been detailed in that neighborhood on special duty, and seeing the note which because of its appearance attracted his attention, asked the man to let him see it. After he had examined it he asked the man, "From whom did you get this note." The man replied, "From a bank." When asked what bank, he replied, "None of your business." Detective Coughlan then ordered the man to go with him to detective head-quarters and explain matters. I did not order his arrest or suggest it, nor was I summoned, nor did I appear against him at the station house. I make this statement because of certain malicious unsigned circulars which are being distributed by persons whose policy is "Rule or Ruin." It is but fair to state, however, that if I had thought this man, or any other man, regardless of his color had intended to cheat me or violate the law, I would have unquestionably ordered his arrest. In this case Detective Coughlan acted upon his own responsibility. Dr. H. A. Algire, 840 Roland Avenue, was present at the time and can verify every word of this statement as can also Detective Coughlan. If I could discover the author of these unsigned circulars I would unhesitatingly prosecute for libel. E. CLAY TIMANUS Keep in the middle of the road For the Republican nomination for member of the First Branch of the City Council of Baltimore City from the Fourteenth Ward. Vote for one SAMUEL AFFELDER, REPUBLICAN AUGUSTUS C. BINSWANGER, REPUBLICAN X WILLIAM GOLDSMITH REPUBLICAN Make your X mark in the middle box opposite the largest name on next Tuesday. WHY? Lincoln said: "Don't swap horses while crossing a stream." One good turn deserves another. Councilman Binswanger has made good. When a man stands up for the people, the people should stand up for that man. If Mr. Binswanger was good enough to be lawyer for the Republican party for the past 10 years to put the names of colored men on the registration books— And if Mr. Biuswanger was man enough to oppose both West Segregation Ordinances by speech and vote in the City Council- When Mr. Affelder and Mr. Goldsmith are asking the white voters to vote against Mr. Binswanger because he voted against both West Ordinances— And when Mr. Binswanger in 1905 and 1909 vigorously stumped the City against the disfranchising amendments which sought to take the ballot away from the colored voter— And when Mr. Affelder was in the City Council in 1901 to 1903 which was then composed of 18 Republicans and 6 Democrats, his record was such that he was never afterwards nominated by the Republican party for any office— And when Mr. Goldsmith is conducting a campaign in which "Boodle" and "Booze" figure prominently, and he opposed the carnival (See Baltimore Evening News December 6th, 1910), and caused the arrest of innocent colored men in the fall of 1905 because he claimed they interfered with his white trade (See the Records at the Northwestern Police Station)— And when the Baltimore American of February 9th, 1911 says "Mr. Binswanger has been a prominent figure in the First Branch City Council, and seldom if ever has the 14th ward or any other ward in the City been better represented AUGUSTUS C. BINSWANGER IS A VOTE FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT AND FOR CLEAN GOVERNMENT Be sure and VOTE TUESDAY Timanus the Strongest. Fully believing that Hon. E. Clay Timanus is the strongest and most available Republican in the ranks of our party to nominate for Mayor and believing that his nomination will bring vicory to us in the coming election— We colored citizens of Baltimore, representing every every ward in the City, in conference assembled, do hereby endorse the Hon. E. Clay Timanus for Mayor, and we do pledge him our loyal support at the primary election to be held on Tuesday, April 4th, and at the election to be held on May 2nd. And we do authorize Harry S. Cummings, the Chairman of this conference, to appoint a Committee of such a number as best suits his judgment, to present to Hon. E. Clay Timanus at such time and place as will suit him a copy of these resolutions and to assure him of our absolute confidence in his nomination and election. HARRY S. CUMMINGS, Chairman. GEO. W. LESTER, JR., Secretary. JAMES H. BIDDLE DR. WM. H. WRIGHT WILLIAM MASON JOHN R. COLN CHARLES HALL DAVID WILLIAMS JOHN L. HITCHENS REV. DANIEL G. HILL REV. A. L. GAINES CAPT. HARRY FRANKLE ROBERT H. TURNER DR. J. EDW. WHEATLEY LEWIS BROOKS GEORGE W. HOWARD LOUIS JAMES R. O PEAL WILLIAM THOMAS HENRY SMITH WILLIAM E. TILGHMAN WM. G. M'CARD CHARLES T. JONES L. S TRAVERS MARC TRAVERS G. A. JOHNSON ADDISON WILLIAMS GEO H. CARTER JAMES A. GROOMS WILLIAM F. HALL CHARLES BRISCOE AARON COOPER WILLIAM H. ROLDS DANIEL AQUILLA DAVIS ROSS GEORGE W. BENSON MORRIS MOORE JOHN RYAN JOS. H. MATTHEWS JOHN WELLS JOHN WESLEY PARKER REV. JUNIUS GRAY DR. HARRY POPE ALFRED ROHOLLT STEPHEN J. TRUXTON HAMMERSLEY HALL JEREMIAH STAFFORD ALBERT H. ROSS CHARLES ROBINSON DR. F. N. CARDOZO F. A GAINES DR. J. M. JOHNSON OLANDO-THOMAS T. G. MAYDEN S. J. MOSBY JOHN W. CROMWELL REV. DR. WM. ALEXANDER REV. FRANK R. WILLIAMS REV. CHAS. G. CUMMINGS GEORGE A. WATTY DR. CHAS. H. FOWLER JOHN H. TOADWIN MARCELLUS/HOLMES CHARLES MINGO J. HOWARD TOLSON HENRY N. WATERS JOHN W. BADGER JAMES H. COOPER SAMUEL EMERSON THOMAS H. BROOKS JOHN H. BAILEY GEO. W. LESTER, JR. ISREAS RIDDICK JAMES POWELL MORRIS TAILOR CHARLES SUGAR CHARLES PURNELL GEO. W. BAILY FREEMAN S. OLIVER PETER SORIBNER PRESS JOHNSON OLIVER REYNOLDS JOSEPH H. BOONE LEBOY S. BAILEY WILLIAM MURRAY HORBACE TINGLE CLARENCE BRIGHT CHARLES BIDDLE NICHOLAS BIDDLE HARRY BRUCE DR. HARRY S. M'CARD CLAY BURWELL DR. CHISSELL HAMILTON HAYS LLOYD PALMER ALFRED R. GLOVER THOS. H. FRANKLIN WILLIAM H. JOHNSON J. W. GLASCOE JOHN COOPER LOUIS MEYERS CHARLES O. BROWN JAMES WILSON WESLEY MILLS LLOYD DORSEY HENRY SMITH CHARLES WISE REV. DR. ERNEST LYON REV. DR. W A C. HUGHES JAMES N YOUNG C. H. JONES M. B. H. And Sunday School Rally..... Of the M. E. Sunday Schools of Baltimore City and vicinity in the beautiful auditorium of Ames Mem. M. E. Church, Carev and Baker streets, Sunday April 2nd, 1911 at 2:30 p., M. The object of this meeting is to arouse interest in the work of the Sunday Schools under our care. The Songs of Praise, No. 2 will be used. See program. All are invited to be present. Under the auspices of the Superintendents' Union. Mr. James Harris. pres. Mr. Thos, H, Franklin, Chairman of the Executive committee; W. C. Tougue chaplain; Miss M. L. Cooper, pianist; T. P. Kelson, chorister; Miss F. O. Cummings, secretary; Rev. D. D. Turpeau, pastor. The United Colored Republican Club of the 23rd Ward, met at its club rooms, 937 Sharp Street, and held a rousing meeting in the behalf of George R. Wicklein and J. Webb Thomas, for the First and Second Branch City Council. Addresses were made by Mr. Campher, Geo. R. Wicklein, Chas. Reckards and others. Jas. Woodland, acting pres. H. Morris, Secretary. There will be a grand dance and supper at Moses Hall, given by the Western Star Tabernacle of Moses. No. 53; on Easter Monday night; April 17th, 1911. Music by the POLITICS AND POLITICIANS “Here Is Where You “Pays YourMoney and Takes ~ = Your Choice the Candidates and What ‘.. They Have Not Done. Doe Parties precise...” eluded their campaign last night, Land are no wwaiting to hear tae | result Tuesday, whe nthe first di- “rect municipal primary clection ever held here will take place. ©The mayoralty fight’ in the Democratic party has been the CAllabsorbing contest, and both James HH. Hreswn and MayorMa- hol are claiming the nomination e2 Kormer Mayor E, Clay ‘Tima- Snug has not made any campaign at all, relying on the’ Republican “machine to pull him through next « Tuesday. His iriends have been “aetive, however, and the ward “and precinct. workers of the ma- < chine have been singing his prais- Ses, Mr, Timanus ts nopelul of “getting enough support trom the “colored people tv land him tie “nomination, and when he found out that the report in the daily “papers that he fad caused the “arrest of a colored man who had asked him to change a $50-bill ‘and that the report had made «hundreds of votes for his Repab- Jican opponent, Mr, Charles H. Torsch, his white friends sent for colored men.in all sections of the city and tried to persuade them that the reported incident was false in’ some respects. Then “caine the belated denial irom Mr. ‘Timanus himself, “Some of the friends of the for- mer Mayor are urging his claims for office. ow the grotind that he will. not support any segragation e pills, but many say that they © vant a man im the office of Mayor who will have a positive interest in the welfare of classes of citi- “zeus, which, of course, includes the race. © Republicans Responsible for Dis- y.franchisement. ‘A leading resident of the city, in speaking of the jimerow law and the threatened disiranchise- ‘ment of the race in this city; de clared thac Republican treachery in’ 1903 was responsible for the defeat of the late Frank C.Wach- voter for the Mayoralty, and the ‘lection of Robert M, McLane, this bringing on « (rain of evils fer Vie race. “When Wachter beat the or ganization candidate for the ma- yoraliy nomination in 1903, fore- ts within the party at.once began to work to bring about his de- - feat. On the day before elec: fon an advertisement appeared ir . the local daily supporter, of the ~ Republican. machine to “Vote fo Mcl.ane, Heffner, and ‘Timanus.’ ‘The thing had its desired effect McLang, a Democrat, went inte the ofhee of Mayor with man) doubting the validity of his title while Timanus, the Republicar machine's choice ior president 0 the Second Branch City Council and Heffner, the candidate of the same for comptroller, were: clect - ed. - *The dissensions which wer *“gansed by Wachter's being rob - ped'of the mayoralty elected Ed *qwin Warfield, governor that fall Sand sent his Republican oppon “sent, Stevenson Archer Williams = Gnto the ranks of candidates de > Feated because of bickerings i the party. With the election o = “Governor Warfield came the firs “serious attempts. at disfranchise ment, the Wilson ballot laws,an “* jimerow cars. “-" *Repuhlican treachery. whicl << yesulted in the defeat of Wachte -and the elections of his Republi can colleagues on the ticket, ar “> yesponsible for our being. the but for those who would pass dis = griminating laws, and is respon “gible for the segregation buines: With Wachter as Mayor, Tima = pus would never have been May Loe, as, Wachter jut died a ie “+ months ‘ago, while McLane die zone year after his induction int coffice, and Timanus as presider Sscof the Second Branch: succeede to that office. noe The: friends: Of NENTS: oT that he is standing on his record, '@ thing. which has not the least “encouragement as far as the race is, concerned: With three years in the office of Mayor, 1 have “yet to discover one thing that Ti- “manus did for the race, except -for:to save :them the hardship of “shoveling up the snow, wheit ex- x. lauds were.employed. Speak- ing of jobs, his friends. say that all of the appointments had been made bythe Democrat he suc- ceeded. But 1. believe that he found a way to appoint a Repubh- can as superintendent of public buildings, and that not eyen a place for a Negro as __ spittoon cleaner could. be secured. Tima- nus’ record is the record of the ‘Republican organization, as far as the Negro is concerned. And ithe present regime has had charge ‘of things since it helped to defeat [Aalster for Mayor in 1899, and there is not the record of a single ‘complete victory for the party i since that time. | “E ior one am tired of voung for the candidates of a selfish ma- ichine,—one which is more inter- iested in its continuance. than in ithe success of the party. These are some of my reasons for sup- porting Charles A. Torsch,a man I who has not been in public office. Among the many councilmante Hights the three-cornered one in ‘the Fourteenth ward has attract- led yeneral interest among the iphlegmatic voters of that baili- “wick, Binswanger, Goldsmith and | Affelder each claim the. nomina- ition. "The Seventeenth Ward Fight ' City Councilman rlarry S.Cum- imings and Louis H. Davenport are both making strenuous efforts Hto land the nomination for. First {Branch City Council from the Seventeenth ward. Both clainy the [Victory and each declares he wil isupport the other, should — the ‘“vother” be nominated. | Mr. Cummings has. succeeded lin interesting many of the minis- | ters of the Jarge churches in his icandiclacy, and’ he has been work- ing like a Trojan for some weeks. The fact that he introduced a Dill in the City Council asking for an appropriation of $100,000. for the purchase of a lot upon whien to [erect a new building for the Col ored High School, and will work [ardently for the accomplishment jof the same is regarded as adding jstrength to his candidacy. Some jof those who are loudest in thes ‘support point out that Mr. Cum mings has made a manly and dig: ite, though losing, fight agains the segregation law, and that he will be needed there for the nex four years, as other measures ol similar inrport to the race may }be introduced. Cummins has al so put in some good licks for hi liormer colleagne in theCity Coun teil, ex-Mayor Timanus. | Mr, Davenport has. been mak Jing a most energetic campaign tand has many enthusiastic sup: |porters, who, believe that.thoug! ‘untried, his ability as a busines: jan will help him'to grapple wit} ‘municipal problems, if elected t ythe City Council. Mr. Daven port and his friends are support ing Mr. Torsch for the mayoralt ‘nomination. Mr, Torsch has ap | peared several times in the ward ys well as in other wards, anc jhas made a decidedly favorabl .| impression. "| Allen Gaining Supporters. 1 According to the iriends o |é iliam FS Allen, who is run ning against a white man, Will jj iam Rath, for the council mani ; nomination in the Fifth ward, Al len will win in a walk. Rath 1 : being supported by “Bill” Stew “jart, a number of other white me se a few colored voters. Th |ward has a heavy foreign vote. *\ Councilman Henry A. Ulrich i contesting with Emil Budnitz fo “ithe councilmanic nomination i ‘Ithe Fifteenth ward. Mr. Ulric “lis regarded! as a capable and clea "|man, and has been one of the mo: [insistent enemies of the segrege ;|tion measure. . t Down in the Twenty-thir tt aed the friende of George Wick CALANTHES AT CHURCH, A sermon to the drill. rank oi the Courts of Calanthe, the fe- male division of the Knights of Pythias, was preached at St. John’s A. M. E. Church Sunday night by Rev. L. S. Flagg, pastor of the church. Following the sermon, brief ad- dresses were made by George A. Watty, grand chancellor of the order: Henry Lincoln. Johnon, Recorder of Deeds at Washing: ton, and City Councilman Harry S. Cummings. The drill rank.was under the command: of Mrs.. Mamie. Harris, command. of. Phillis - Wheatley Drill Rank. | ‘THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER CISMAN CHURCH ATHLETIC AND ° Trustees died Congregation: HEALTH NOTES: I Divided Over Selling i. ane make a “oa Property. investinent? One of the best in Se ‘The rescinding of the coniract hy which Payne Memorial A, M. I, Church was to buy the prop- erty of the Whateoat M. OE, Church, Stricker and Presotinan streets, dor $41,700, reveais a di- vided membership in the white congregation. ‘The pastor of the white cohgre gation, Rey. John H. Howard has lor some time favored rhe sale vi the chnrch, but was opposed by jan clement in the church wno thought the property cither too ‘eyo for a colored congregation ior that the’ price offered was too low. \When Haror Howard came to the church Uv. years ago, he liound that the congregation had [been greatly reduced in size be cause one of his predecessors had been always preaching against the Negro. especially the presence of those who resided in the neighbor- houd. Pastor Howard set about ie again build up a good congre- gation, and when he found thai lhe was successful he advised that the property be sold, while a good figure enuld be commanded, and a majority. of the board of tru- tee concurred therein. Some of the members of the lehurch were oppoed to the sale land the opposing members of the trustees called the sale off at.a meeting when several of the trus- tee favorable to the sale were ab- sent. The contract made between the two congregations: called for the payment of $30,000 in cash. As |the opposition to Rey. Floward is so great, it is not likely: that he will wish to be returned there by his Conference, which is now. it session at Clifton Forge, Va..and [the prospects are that the con gregation will be forced to sel Tater at a much lower figure. Rev. P. W. Wortham. pastor of the Payne Memorial Churen Isays that. while he can easily | commune $30.00, that he is now Jin no hurry. to resume negotia tions for the property, MIS. GANS NOT MARRTED. } Mrs. Martha J. Gans. widow of Jee Gans, the famous fighter, de- nies the rumor that she has been secretly married ta Frank Dab- ney. proprietor of «theater in Washington. | When asked by by a represent- hutive of the Afro-American Lede- ler if there was any truth in the rumor, she said: . “You may say for me that there is absolutely no truth in the ru Imor: in fact, Ido not know how ‘the Tumor got to be eireulated | A iuumber of persons have askea me the same.thing. and L hardly know what gave rise to such gos. ' sip. | ‘Mrs, Gans is well known in thi city, and is a graduate of the Cot jored High School. Before he marriage to the late fighter she was a teacher in the city schools Gans died last. August, Mr. Dabney is a noted compos er, and for many years was pi anist to the head of one of th governments in the. West Indies |Among his compositions are ti “Pensacola Mooch," “Porto : Ri jco,” “Oh, You Devil Rag,” “The Haitian Rag,”“Anoma,” and“Tha Minor Strain.” | Mr. Dabney is said to have bees a frequent visitor here recently and" that may have given rise t the rumor that he and Mrs. Gan \had been. married, }INSTALLATION O}F i OFFICERS | ‘The semiannual installation officers of the Monumental Lodz fof Elks will take place at Elk -) Hall, 414 W. Hoffman street.nex Tuesday night. | Among the officers to be install ‘Jed are: Lewis E. Williams, ex alted ruler; Richard Morsell, es teemed leading knight; Willian | L. Johnson, esteemed _ loya i|knighit; Theophilus Dorsey, es -teenied Joyal knight; Nelson Price i|secretary; James Dougherty, as |sistant. secretary; Lawson N.Dui ‘|fin, assistant secretary; Rev. C 1G. ‘Cummings, treasurer; Dr.Chas H, Fowler, medical examiner -| Asa Porter, esquire; SamuelTay [le master of social session ;Wil ‘Ham Lewis, organist. | Pimples. "| Zine ointment applied to pimpte when: they are beginning to form wil frequently check them. Applied t >| them daily after they tave formed wi ,| in most; cases prevent a sear, unles y| they have been opened and the Ges bruised. AVRLETIC. AND HEALTH NOTES — Do you want to make a good investinent? One of the best in- vestments a boy or girl, a young man or woman can make, is to invest a little time and energy i acquiting a sound and healthy, a thoroughly efficient body. He is the most successful business man who can pur his money into the enterprise that will yield — the greatest returns. "Now that the basketball cham- pionship series at Cenventiontlall has occasioned so much cativusi- asm, you can ee jut what ur boys core interested in, Why not put a penny in the slot_to help make ‘the, wheel yo round? | Now, brother teacher, physi- ‘cian, Sunday School worker, fay- man, or preacher, if you want to to real missionary work, help to furnish an incentive to our boys ‘tg make the best citizens of them- j selves. Spring is here. Get your tennis racquet or your mallet. The ten- nis and croquet courts are just as gracious at one season &s at an- Sther, and your lungs will wel- come the change. Who will say now that man is not a hibernating animal, after having seen so many Baltomore- ans stay in all winter? If you are not an cnchusiast for the lealth and recreation of boys, you ought to have been at Con- vention Hall in Washington. a few days ago. Do you wonder whether such things’ are worth while when more than 1,200 iverc there? BASKET BALL. Something doing last Friday! night at the Commonwealth Hall in the line of basket ball. ‘The first contest. for accuracy} in handling the sphere was be- tween the Second and FourthYear'! teams. ‘The Seniors took it on| themselves to show the Sophs a trick, and right well did they suc- ceed. but. ‘twas not easy.» The Sophs were a thorn in their sides all thra the game, and when the last whistle blew the score stood 9 to 7 in favor of the Seniors. Line up: Seniors—Dennis, Wade,Par- ker. Brown, Stanley, Adams came in in place of Dennis the last half, Sophs.—Wilson, Marshall, Ktish, Camper; Dent. ‘As the Sophomores.and Seniors were resting between halves the Midgets hooked up with the First Year team. The Freshies were not quite up to the form of a week ago, but the Midgets seein ed not to be close enough ia rank to use the advantage: They lot to the tune of 10 too . Line up— First Year — Thomas. Johnson, Mason, Green, Rice. Williams took Mason's place in last half, Midgets — Kelly, Handy, Wing, Cassell, Giter. ‘The third contest was begun when the married men of theDun- bar Athletic Club tried to trounce the single men of their club. ‘The single boys fought nobly and kept their opponents looking scar- ed for a good part of the game. They could not keep up @ win- ning pace, however, and the ux- orjal quintet made them bite the dust to the music of 4, while they danced away with unlucky 13 Line up — Married Men — Ban- wm, A. Jones, Wilson, Dorsey. Moore, Single Men — B. Webb, AW. Webb, Davis, Boston, Hubert The Specials prescribed a de feat to the Tyrant in the propor. tion of 30 to 9. This being the |iast game of the evening, the in: |tcrest was quite intense. It wa: }plain to one who had seen som of the men play before that some thing was wrong, Quite a few 0 the boys on both’ teams are over J worked, [t is in a measure a dis appointment to have them ge {stale just on the eve of an im: |portant game — that agains| Armstrong. Despite this handt |cap a plucky fight was put up || Msrray was in good form, whict {he showed all thru the week |Some of the other men playe |titeér good game as usual. | Line up — Tyrants — Murray {Jotnon, H. Carroll, OQ, Carroll '} Scott. Specials — Shipley, Tins Hey, Saylis, Briscoe, Rice. | ‘The standing of the teams it the championship is interesting |! TheSenior team has lost one gam ‘Vand won one. The ,Sophomor {icam has lost two games anc wou none. The Freshmen tean has lost none and won two. Th Midgets have lot one and wot jane. ‘The Freshmen are at th | iead of the list, with Midgets anc || Seniors tied for second place. | Friday's contests will decid | matters unless the Freshmen ar beaten. Spring is here and if you are going to do any business at all, now is your time to get busy. and let people know all about your business. The best thing to do is to make: a noise---attract attention---and the result is-increased.business As a Noise Maker the ‘‘Ad”’ ...columns of... The Afro-American Ledger CANNOT BE EXCELLED WRITE, PHONE OR CALL T. G. MARSHALL, —DEALERIN— | : Groceries & Provisions, Butter, Eggs -,.and Poultry... 5354«Dolphin St. Bolt por: Md, Good Showing Made by St. John’s A.M. £. S.S. For sometime past many false rumors have been made coucerning the fioancial condition of St. John’s 4A.M.E, Church and its Sunday School. ; Whether.thege reports have been maliciously or ignorantly made, we do not question, but as a body of Christian workers, we feel it our duty to rightly inform those inter- ested in the welfare of St. Jobu’s and its school. The statement below covers a period of nine months, from June 12 1910, to March 29, 1911. Hexey W. Eou, Supt. P. Wiranee Pinus, See’y. Rev. L. 8. Fiacc, Pastor. Statement showing Finaucial Con. dition of St. Jobn’s A.M.E.S.S. From June 12, 1910 to March 29, 1911 : Receiers Sunday collections by months, 1910 JONG. seceseee ceseeemeerseeS 1748 Dilys ceneeegnsnsvatcescoscet™ AAAS AUBUSE. ce cceeeereeeeeeeeee 1056 September .scecccceseeeees) 1685 October ..ssveecscseccteee HT November.....ss-eeceseeee 9 94 December... vecccecee vee B2BT Jannary, Ills. ee ee OT Bebruary -.. ceseeseeeeseeees 21.71 Math vecccssessecceserees 8780 Motal.cceeceeereeeS 24851 From Ex tee raismens Helping Hand..............8 500 Watermelon Veast............ 12 00 Santa's Success....00e0006. 5UU i Potal..... +i... 1200 Bntertainments.........-..4-8 12 00 Collections......0..ccceeeeee 24851 Grand Total... -.... $ 26051 EXPENDITURES ‘To The Afro-American, Co. Printers sic. eeeeeeees $100 / Prustees of Church, Mens Divs cee. 260 G.Siddins, Florist... 6 00 S.8.Picnic...........+- 8.00 | §.S. Convention......... 800 | Funeral design...-.00... 2.50 | Trustees of Charel, No- | vember Rally... 25 00 Loan from Mr. Ho iibb.. 2.00 Bostage and Stationery... 40 | Present to Bre, M.J. Wil- SOI ec scceioeveeasents, «*, 208 D.C. Cook Pub. Go...... 2.24 I, YT. Bryant,5.8. Liter... 650 Dix. Grorge Wesley,chor- ister, 1910........... 1060 Rev. L.S. Flagg, Confer- : ence claims......... 5 00 Rey. L. 8. Flagg. Bill of Sunday Sehool:....... 250 Musicians... cscs 52 88 J.Lanahan, Stationer.... 10337 Owl Priotery .......002. 280 Tiocks and Keys......... 4 Catechisms 0.000... 1 10 Hepairiugclock...1.:.... 2.00 Collection baskot ......+ 16 i Total...........-24+/8 245 38 Yots! Receipts...........8 260 51 ‘Total Expenditures...... 245 31 ‘Balanceinhand..............$ 1522 Hares. ‘A pair of bares-under favorable con- tions produce 70,000 individuals in Siccm. sanea . Hs Dr. Payn’s Painless Dentistry Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed. For Twenty Years: Plate Work $5.00. Fillings 50 cents, Gold, $1.00 Crown aad Bridge : Work §3 to $5.00 All work done by Smali Payments. _. —EASY TERMS— | EXAMINATION FREE | — U8 W. LEXINGTON St Tuskegee institute SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS. Four: Weeks: June 19th to July 14th, 1911 Coursse: 7 Methods: Primary and. Advanced Literary Subjects: Elementary and Advances. Industries, including Manual ‘Lraining, Cooking, Sewing Basket- Ty, ete. ‘Agriculture: Prepasator for teach ing in Public Schools. Comniunity Work for Teachers, Other features by special arrange- ment Booker T. Washington, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. The Ladies are for “Hairdresser to Society”. FIRST, LAST and'ALL THE TIME EXPERT [MASSAGING AND [TANICURING 83. DRUID HILL AVE. ¥ Guser Coronation Gifts. One of the most extraordinary gifts sarle on the coronation day of Edward 1. was that of 500 horses which had been used by the royal princes and other personages in the procession to Westminster abbey. ‘These horses, all riebly caparisoned and harnessed just ‘as they were, were let loose into the yery midst of the mob after the ban- quet in Westminster hall that always succeeded a coronation in those days. ‘The people in the-streets were permit. ted to catch the-animals, and to him who caught 2 horse it and Its appoint- ments. belonged.—London Chronicle. --- PRESS COMMENTT ON ASSAULT UPON DR. WASHINGTON The race press has taken the view that the attempts to saddle sinister motives on Dr. Booker T. Washington, following the unprovoked assault upon him in New York last week, are in line with the general idea in this country "that a Negro has no rights which a white man is bound to respect." A number of the papers point out the fact that the attempt to blacken Mr. Washington's character emphasize the fact that a colored man, no matter what his standing may be, is regarded simply as a Negro, a creature whose lot must be unwarranted abuse whenever a white person's interests conflict, no matter how low in the moral scale that person may be, he must be exalted over the most prominent of the race. The Boston Guardian,which has been very hostile to Mr. Washington regarding his tenets on the rights and privileges of the race, says that the attempts to blacken the reputation of the distinguished educator is "one, which is, owing to the peculiar circumstances and to the career and great public prominence before the whites, one of the most critical, significant and important in the history of our arcel class. The reports of this episode by the white American press is important history for the race to read and consider." ```markdown ``` Editor Trotter says further: Editor Trotter says further: Dr. Booker T. Washington is in sore trouble. He has been severely beaten, bruised, cut and pursued by a small white mob in New York City. He has had his character attacked in a manner which might forever discredit. A Colored man less noted and popular among the white public. The whole thing is almost incredible, so great was his public eminence. No proof whatever has been made of the charges. Every man is innocent until proven guilty. The character of his accusers is seriously called in question. Our opposition to Mr. Washington because of his propaganda and methods, even to his method of treating reputable Colored men who get into trouble, as he has now, is well known, but we do not desire to take advantage of his present troubles. We want to fight men when standing on their feet. In common parlance, "We never hit a man when he is down." Northerners Arc Prejudiced "The incident," says the Norfolk (Va.) Journal and Guide, "was a very unfortunate one, and while it cannot be viewed from a sectional standpoint, it goes to show that the average Northern white man, if Ulrich is a fair average, is as much affected with racial prejudice as the average Southern white man." Victim of False Logic The Broad Ax, of Chicago (anti-Washington) states that he is the victim of his own false logic. "The incident." it says, "is further proof that the great "Wizard of Tuskegee" deals in false logic by advising the colored people to tamely submit to all kinds of brutal treatment, to give up their civil and political rights for the sake of peace and harmony. It is, therefore, as clear as the noonday sun that he has fallen a victim to his own false doctrine and teaching." The Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate argues that Dr. Washington should deal leniently with Ulrich, as the Southern white may become hostile to him. It says: There is also another compelling reason why he should seek to have the punishment of the defendant minimized. Dr. Washington lives and has his being in the Southland, where race prejudice recks little of position. His every act is scrutinized more closely than those of the President of the United States. His every step must be taken more carefully than those of a blindfolded, slack-wire walker. Once let the idea become prevalent that he had exerted his great influence to "persecute" a white man at the North, the White House dinner would be a zephyr to the wild storm which would break out in Dixieland. He would be accused of instilling notions of social equality into the heads of other Negroes, and the work of a lifetime would be seriously threatened. His position is an anomalous one, such an one as could only exist in this "land of the free and home of the brave." The Rochester (N. Y.) Sentinel, which has been a critic of many of the theories of the Tuskegeean, says that a sentiment must be kindled the country over for the fair treatment of the man of color. "It is not to be considered for one moment," says the Sentinel. that Mr. Washington would enter a house where his auditor lived or his kinsfolk and there seek familiarities with any woman, white or black, for the least intimation of such a thing would mean untold damage to him and his institution. All fair-minded people will conclude that Mr. Washington was where he was because of pure motives and in- terests of his institution. The enemies of Mr. Washington will make capital of this and the frenzied Southern press may use it as a means to further their hatred toward all educated Negroes; nevertheless, Mr. Washington should congratulate himself upon the fact that his fair-minded colored citizens believe him incapable of such as is laid at his door; and his white citizens of character will dismiss this as one of the characteristic outbursts of ordinary burly, white men who feel that they can strike a Negro for any cause and by lying get out of it. We do not agree with Mr. Washington in many of his policies respecting the colored race, yet we believe him to be a man of clean life and untarnished reputation. The men of race pride and race uplift sympathize keenly with Mr. Washington in this very brutal, unprovoked assault. It may serve to show Mr. Washington that certain elements of the white race feel that they are at liberty to mistreat and assault a colored man whenever they please and depend upon public sentiment to hack them up. A big stick would have been very appropriate in the hands of Mr. Washington in this critical moment, and to have used it effectually would have lesson. Let there be a sentiment abroad that a colored man of worth must be respected North and South, and such brutal assaults by white trash will not happen. Sometimes a man is bitten by a dog. The National Union (Washington), which is edited by F. H. M. Murray, a strenuous opponent of the theories of the Tukeegeean says: "Whatever else the matter shows it seems to indicate that the statement frequently made by Mr. Washington himself in one form and another, to the effect that no colored man who is attending to his own business, if it be legitimate, is ever assaulted in this country are not true." Still Country's Idol In view of the many assuring letters and telegrams, says the Central Afro-American (St. Louis, Mo.) that have been sent the noted educator since the incident, and in particular the one sent by President Wm. H. Taft, ourChief Executive, $ ^{i}$ is highly reasonable that the standing of Dr. Washington in the eyes of the world will not be diminished, and conclusive proof that a man who does things will not lack staunch friends. The Charleston (S. C.) Messenger says that the incident shows that efforts ought to be made to have the obscure Negro protected, whose lack of influential friends many times results in great injustice being done him. It says: Thousands of such acts have been perpetrated upon the Negro of low degree, and had this been any other Negro excepting Washington the world could not have been made to believe other than that he was a thief, robber or rapist, and the word of the Negro under such trying circumstances would not have the slightest weight in his behalf, and the defendant would have played well upon the prejudice of the world in such a way that any other living Negro outside of Washington would have gone to the pen, been laughed or dealt with unmercifully. This attack teaches the world a lesson that should never be forgotten, and that is, that the humble Negro in other walks of life should be protected and should be allowed to enjoy his liberty as a citizen, and the greatest care and patience should be exhibited in trying a Negro for crime. The odds are entirely against him on trial or in public life. The Negro every time is the Lazarus lying at the rich man's gate, and it is truly inhuman for any white man who has the power and the strength to unjustly attack a helpless Negro. We say, whenever a Negro commits a crime, he should have a fair and impartial trial, and that the proof should be absolutely beyond doubt. Whenever a Negro comes in contact with a white man, the Negro is considered guilty before the case begins. Race Must Protect Self The New York Age, the most ardent supporter that Mr. Washing has in the country, says that the incident shows that the race must protect itself from outside attacks. It says: Out of ill comes good. When the white brutes struck down Mr. Washington because they knew that public sentiment is seldom provoked against attacks, either of hand or mouth, upon colored men or women, they testified to the growing insolence of outrages upon colored people as a separate race. And yet his mob of two aroused the North to the urgency of the call to stand up against the brazen and encroaching mob spirit and amade it plain to colored men everywhere that Casar, gone drunk, hears no plea and that they themselves must be prepared to protect and defend their homes and their honor. The Christian Record, Philadelphia, states: The occurrence is an unfortunate one, and a happening most serious. It is too early to reach a decision on the matter, and we hope this is not a disgraceful conspiracy to destroy Washington in an endeavor to blacken the race with which he is identified. Every foul means has been employed to crush the Negro in the last quarter of a century: statesmen and hereditives have in turn played their part. No one would be surprised at an attempt of this kind, yet it comes as a matter so amazing, we are lost for words of explanation until the truth is fully set forth. Washington has been the Moses of the white man, made and supported according to his ideas and purposes. Have they tired of the job, and is this the bull-rushes of their hero? The world expects better of a man who has stood so firmly for years before the public eye. No trick will satisfy the opinion of those who have a right to feel wise, and it can do no party any good to play a hoax that is beneath the standard of justice and reason. Don't Believe It The Richmond Times Dispatch (wh.) thinks Dr. Washington all right. "Booker has been going about his business all over the South for years without anybody to molest him or make him afraid, always conducting himself, so far as we have heard, with the greatest self-respect and without offense to anyone. It is an unbelievable thing that after all these years, and his wide acquaintance among 'the best people' of New York he would offer an insult to anyone in Sixty-third street and subject himself to the painful experience through which he has passed. We don't believe that he insulted anybody, that he made any improper remark to any woman at the scene of Sunday night's affair, and if he were "down in old Alabama," he woul be able to prove his good character by his white neighbors, who respect him for his work and without attacking him for his color. It is different, however, up North, and especially in New York." Ode To "Mother Bethel" BALTIMORE, MD. Upon The Departure from the old and entering into the New Temple. The Significance of this movement is apparent when the many years of religious activities of this church are recounted By Rev. Geo. W. Nicholson, D. D. (The Old) Mother Bethel is arranging, Ancient landmarks to forgo; Times, scenes and things are changing Since the days of longago. This old tried and trusted sentinel, Hero in a thousand wars; Guarding interests eternal. Eas for trophies many scars. To the many brave and faithful, Who almost a century gone. We're indebted, deeply grateful for their zeal and courage shone. Sainted stewards, pastors, prelates; Matrons true to Bethel dear, Have bequeathed a legacy great, For all future time to share. Mighty men thy record fathered, Payne and Shorter, Wayman Brown; And a wealth of history gathered. In the "Scraps" that Handy found. In these archives truly noted. There is history sublime; And this history often quoted. Gives you priority of time. Providence in things that happen, And for us much good conceal. Sending us a Bishop Copin Turned anew this movement wheel. With a meek and faithful pastor, Silent forces at command. There's no fear of a disaster, Undertaking's well in hand. God be with all who semble In New Bethel lovely fair: Beautiful commodious temple, To which we shall soon repair. Fairwell, fairwell ancient Bethel; Mighty impress thon hast left. Touching principles so vital, To a people long bereft. (The New) Hail to the thou modern Bethel, Recoleta crowd our minds; For indeed around thee nestic, Mem'ries of the olden times. Memories both sad and fragrant, Retrospect of by gone days; Inspiration through the agent; Fervent worship, prayer, and praise. Not for pride nor vain ambition, Is this rare and costly charge; But for bettiring of condition, Giving truth a wider range. Choir and chorus bells in steeple, With loud accent shall proclaim Acclamations of a people, Disenthralled through Jesus' name. Oh the Bethel host 'thou number, Noble deeds and lives they gave. Now are wrapped in mystic slumber, Till awakened from the grave. When all earthly conflicts' ended, On these vain terrestrial shores, Songs of saints and angels blended, Heav'n will open wide its doors. And in temples which were never, Built by skill of mortal man. Countless ages we'll forever, Congregate at God' Right Hand. Didn't Want Much. Country Visitor-What's for breakfast? Waiter-Porridge, soles, kidney and bacon, grilled ham, sausages, chops, steak and tomatoes. Country Visitor-Right! I'll have what you mentioned and some eggs-London Opinion. A Quibble Over Words. "Do you believe in using words of one syllable?" asked the student of politics. "Certainly not," replied the statesman. "Every real gentleman says 'perquisites' instead of 'graft.'"—New York Journal. Lesson I.—Second Quarter, For April 2, 1911. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, 11 Kings v, 1-14. Memory Verses, 13, 14—Golden Text, Isa. xlv, 22—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. It is a most interesting and profitable study to search out in the Old Testament all the people and the events which the Lord Jesus mentioned in His teaching and to remember that Jesus of the New Testament is none other than the Lord God of the prophets, whose goings forth have been from of old, from the days of eternity (Mic. v, 2, margin). In Luke iv, 27, He mentions both Naaman and Ellisa, and of course that includes the little maid of Israel and all the other people and incidents of the story. In chapter iv, 8, we read of a great woman, and now it is a great man and honorable, a deliverer and mighty man of valor, but a leaper. He was a great man in the eyes of his fellows, but had he lived in Israel he would have had to live without the camp. Leprosy is a wonderful type of sin, and it matters not how great a man may be in other men's eyes, if he is an unsaved sinner he is a child of wrath, dead in sins, without Christ and without God (Eph. ii. 1, 3, 12), and those who die in that condition are forever shut out (Iev. xxii, 8, 27). In as seemingly strange ways as the Lord brought healing to Naaman He still wins sinners to Himself. He may use a captive maid, humble servants, waters of Jordan, etc., but He is always seeking to save the lost, not willing that any perish (I Pet. iii, 9). The little captive maid stolen away from her home might have so hated her captors as to wish them evil and be glad that Naaman was a leaper, but she evidently had the spirit of Elm who taught to love our enemies and to be subject even to perverse people (Matt. v. 44; I Pet. ii, 18). So she pitied Naaman and told of the prophet in Samaria, of whom she knew or had heard many wonderful things. From the slowness of believers to tell of the Lord Jesus and His wonderful redemption the world has a right to conclude that they have nothing wonderful to tell. The result of the little maid's testimony was that the king of Syria sent Naanman to the king of Israel with a letter and a lot of silver and gold and riment, asking from the king health for his servant. There was a double mistake in sending to the king instead of the prophet and in supposing that money could purchase heaven's gifts. The maid had spoken of the prophet in Samaria, not the king, and a true prophet is a spokesman for God. But royalty can only deal with royalty and, as a rule, has no use for poor men even if they are prophets. Such pride must be laid low before God can help such people. The king of Israel thought that the king of Syria was seeking a quarrel with him in making such a request, and he rent his clothes. Elisha, hearing of it, said to the king, "Let him come now to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel." So Naaman came in all his pump and pride to the door of the house of Elisha, thinking that the prophet would make a display of his power and in some striking way give him health. When the prophet did not design even to come to the door, but sent a messenger, saying, "Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean," Naaman was so angry that he turned and went away in a rage. When we remember that even Abraham's thoughts brought him trouble (Gen. xx. 11) and Mary's supposing gave her three days of sorrow (Luke ii. 44-46) we do not wonder so much at the result of Naaman's thoughts. Simple faith in God and prompt obedience is the only safe way. Servants sometimes have more sense than their masters, and so it proved in this case, for, as they reasoned with Naaman that he would gladly have done some great thing, then why not do this simple thing? He went and did as Elshah had said, and his flesh became as the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. There was no special value or enecy in the waters of Jordan, but it was to Naaman a lesson in humility and obedience and submission to the true God. In the matter of salvation for the sinner there is only one way, one name, one sacrifice, one precious blood, and he who disdains it cannot be saved. Naaman, being healed, returned to Elisha with a good confession, "Behold, now I know that there is no God in all the earth but in Israel" (15), and he wouldain have rewarded the prophet. How grand is the dignity of the soul that can turn down earth's silver and gold and say to such as Naaman, "As the Lord liveth before whom I stand I will receive none." 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To the Voters of the 14th Ward Gentlemen:-- that appeared in The Baltimore Times and Afro-American in the in the issue of March 25, '11, calling the attention of the voters of the 14th Ward to the fact that if Mr. Augustus C. Binswanger is not nominated the voters of the Ward will not be intelligently represented in the Council, I wish to say that I think Mr. Binswanger has insulted the voters of the ward when he comes out boldly and tells them they are too ignorant to be represented, but, still you are intelligent enough to vote for him in the primary election. I think the letter is an insult to the readers of the papers in which the letter was published, the more I read the letter the greater the insult becomes to me. He does not seem to think that we have judgement enough to know when a candidate has intelligence and ability enough to represent the Ward. I do not think it the best judgment for any candidate to arrogate too much ability to himself when other candidates have not had an equal opportunity. We did not know anything about Mr. Binswanger until he was given a chance. At this juncture I think a change should be made and not let any candidate tell us, as Voters, that we have not the intelligence to choose for ourselves. I am at a loss to know what the writer means when he tells the voters that his rivals have not the intelligence and the ability. As a careful thinker, I am led to think one of his rivals has greater ability to represent you than Mr. Binswanger and I stand for Mr.Wm. Goldsmith a young and energetic business man who started at the bottom round and is gradually making his step in the world, with much I am sure that if we will elect Jon. E. Timanus for Mayor and such an energetic and business man as Concilman as Mr. Wm. Goldsmith the City would be greatly benefited from a financial standpoint if not from an oratorial point of view. It would be well for the voters to be on watch and not be led wrong by false statements. Since the issue in the 14th Ward On March 11, three papers THE AMERICAN, THE SUN, and THE NEWS, all published an account of the arrest of James Williams because he had a $50 note. The SUN said: "Williams was arrested at the instance of former Mayor Timanus at the latter's place of business, 322 W Franklin Street when he had asked Mr. Timanus to change a $50 gold note. The AMERICAN said the same adding: "Mr. Timanus looked at the man and the money, and then, seeing Detective Joseph Coughlan nearby, called him, and he took the Negro in charge." The NEWS said: "TIMANUS TURNS OPULENT NEGRO OVER TO DETECTIVE"—"Former Mayor E. Clay Timanus was responsible for the arrest of James Williams (colored) by the Central police on the charge of larceny of $135.00 from some person unknown." Mr. Timanus read those papers and for 14 DAYS never contradicted the statement. No doubt he was proud of his work and expected the praise of Democrats for taking a grand stand against Negroes. He now says if he only knew who published that statement he would prosecute for libel. The three papers which published it have a combined circulation of over 300,000. Was there ever such a GRAND STAND BLUFF? Why don't he sue the American? Why don't he sue the Sun? Why don't he sue the News? Mr. Timanus now says he thought in record at the Central Station was that a man robbed in the vicinity and the detective the money. Do the two statements agree? Here are a few questions for Mr. Timanus. No. 1—Did he go to James Williams express any regret that he had called Detective? No. 2—Did he go to James Williams statements in all the papers that he Timanus Williams? No. 3—Did he express to Williams a man he had been kept in a cell all night, but himself says) could not tell a genuine note. There is not the slightest evidence cared two cents what became of JAMES Williams arrested? Mr. Timanus' statement March admits he did not go to Central Police Station the benefit of his testimony; that he, Timanus had stolen the note, nor that he had and stolen it. E. CLAY TIMANUS admits himself took James Williams to the station he abducted him, an honest man, spend the whole month cell. Will you cast your vote for such a case? REV. JAMES Mr. Timanus now says he thought it was a counterfit note. The record at the Central Station was that a month before, a man had been robbed in the vicinity and the detective thought Mr. Williams had that money. Do the two statements agree? Here are a few questions for Mr. Timanus to answer. No. 1—Did he go to James Williams after he was released and express any regret that he had called Detective Coughlan to arrest him? No. 2—Did he go to James Williams and deny the truth of the statements in all the papers that he Timanus had caused the arrest of Williams? No. 3—Did he express to Williams any regret that as an honest man he had been kept in a cell all night, because Mr. Timanus (as he himself says) could not tell a genuine note from a counterfit? There is not the slightest evidence that E. CLAY TIMANUS cared two cents what became of JAMES WILLIAMS after he had him arrested? Mr. Timanus' statement March 24, is totally insincere. He admits he did not go to Central Police Station and give James Williams the benefit of his testimony; that he, Timanus did not think Williams had stolen the note, nor that he had any reason to think he had stolen it. E. CLAY TIMANUS admits himself, that after the detective took James Williams to the station he abandoned him to his fate and let him, an honest man, spend the whole night March 10th in a prison cell. Will you cast your vote for such a man as YOUR MAYOR? REV. JAMES H. ROBERSON, is intelligence, go to the polls on the 4th of April and choose intelligence with assets from Mr. Wm. Goldsmith rather than intelligence with liability from Mr. Augustus Binswanger. The next administration should be run on a business principal and to do that we should have business men. The Mayor should be a thorough business man and I do not think you could find a more able one than Hon. E. Clay Timanus. Vote for Timanus for Mayor and Wm. Goldsmith for First Branch City Council from the 14th Ward and thus resent the insult that has been hurled at you in an indirect way through the papers referred to C. H. JONES A few more of those five acre lots for $50.00. Three acre lots $105.00 one acre lot for $35.00. Situated 20 miles from Baltimore on the P. R. R. Church and school only three minutes' walk, beautifully situated, good spring water. For further information address Isaiah Wilson, Woodardsville P. O., A. A. Co., Md. C. A. JOHNSON'S Instructor of Vocal Music, also Piano, Organ, Pedal Organ, Violin, Cornet Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo and Other Instruments Sunday, April 2nd at 7.30 P. M. Trinity A. M. E. Church Linden ave. and Biddle St. The public and private waiters will be the guests of the ushers of Trinity Church. Private waiters will be in full dress. Geo. A. Gibson, president of Trinity Ushers Association; A, L. Gaines, Pastor. LOTS FOR SALE -NOTICE Mrs. Luther Smith of the Camden House has opened the Wayfaren Industiute At 500 K. Near Eutaw street cor Green St. All modern conveniences, Superb restaurant, Room with Board $3.50 per week. Baths a specialty. Has opened in connection an employment agency so those seeking employment can get work at short notice. Telephone Mt. Ver. 569-W. WM. S. HAYNES, JR. Professional Cleaner and Dyer 504 W. BIDDLE STREET We are experts on kid gloves, only 10 cents a pair. Join my Pressing Club. Your suit kept in perfect order for one month $1.00. Be wise and join. 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Mayme Woodford, President; C. A. Carey, Secretary. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. 5 o'clock p. m. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, D. D., pastor of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, will bring echoes from the conference. All members and friends are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. The members of the H. S. Cum- mings Social No. 1 met on last Friday evening at 907 Linden avenue. After the transaction of business the evening was spent in a social way. Mrs. M. V. Warren, Pres. Special sermon preached to the Brotherhood and Pink Carnation Social of St. Faul's M. E. Church Sunday, April 23, 1911, at 7:30 p. m. All members are requested to wear white dresses and a pink carnation. By order of president, Mrs. Lizzie Johnson. Miss Bernita Hall, secretary. The Seven Last Words A Sacred Cantata—Song Music by T. At Trinity A. Linden Avenue ON FRIDAY APRIL 14th Soloists:—Mrs. Edith Gibson, so- Mr. Nelson Tunstall, Barytone; Mad. Maud Gross, Directress. MILLIE MRS. ROBER Cordially invites you and your friend of a thoroughly up-to-date Millire- tron or visitor will be given courteous since we are segregated in property will find her associated with Mrs. C. 1137 N. CAR Come and spend an eve ALEXANDRIA COURT and the WAYS AND Of the Grand Chapter, Order of the GERMAN AND AT GALILEAN FISHER THURSDAY EVENING Music By Prof. T. Her- ADMISSION B. W. Smith, Chairman Daughter, Maggie C. Upshur, Secretary of A. J. Caldwell Chair, Way P. R. G. Matron, M. R. G. M. Elizabeth Thompson R. Even Last Words of Cantata—Solos, Duetts, C Music by Th. DuBois Printrity A. M. E. C. Linden Avenue and Biddle Street AY APRIL 14th, 1911, at Edith Gibson, soprano: Mr. Albert Insta'l, Barytone; Mr. W. L. W. Gross, Directress. Rev. A. L. G. MILLINER PROBERTA CROSS For you and your friends to the Opening up-to-date Millinery Parlor. Come, will be given courteous attention. Segre eregated in property. Mrs. S. Goldman associated with Mrs. Creditt. 7 N. CAREY STREET and spend an evening of Pleasure ADRIA COURT, No. 1, Daughter The WAYS AND MEANS COM Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Adop- AT THEIR MAN-AND RECEIPE BLEAN FISHERMEN'S AUCTION PURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 6th, By Prof. T. Henderson Kerr's C ADMISSION 25 CENTS Chairman Daughters of Isis Psychur, Secretary of Daughters of Isis Goldwell Chair, Ways and Means Coun- R. G. Matron, M. Martin Pinder Sec- eth Thompson R. G. P. Sir Knight The Seven Last Words of Christ A Sacred Cantata—Solos, Duetts, Choruses Music by Th. DuBois At Trinity A. M. E. Church, Linden Avenue and Biddle Street ON FRIDAY APRIL 14th, 1911, at 8.00 P. M. Soloists:—Mrs. Edith Gibson, soprano: Mr. Albert A. Spriggs, tenor Mr. Nelson Tunsta'l, Barytone; Mr. W. L. Wilson, Organist. Mad. Maud Gross, Directress. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. 2t MILLINERY Cordially invites you and your friends to the Opening, April 3 and 4, of a thoroughly up-to-date Millinery Parlor. Come, each and every patron or visitor will be given courteous attention. Segregate you millinery since we are segregated in property. Mrs. S. Goldman's many friends will find her associated with Mrs. Creditt. 1137 N. CAREY STREET. 4-1,8 Come and spend an evening of Pleasure with ALEXANDRIA COURT, No. 1, Daughhter of Isis and the WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Of the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Adoptive Rite Masonry GERMAN AND RECEPTION AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 6th, 1911 Music By Prof. T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra ADMISSION 25 CENTS B. W. Smith, Chairman Daughters of Isis Maggie C. Upshur, Secretary of Daughters of Isis A. J. Caldwell Chair, Ways and Means Committee P. R. G. Matron, M. Martin Pinder Sec. W. & M. Com. R. G. M. Elizabeth Thompson. R. G. P. Sir Knight Hugh S. Watson Knigts Of Pythias Band & Orchestra John T. Maxfield, Leader, 9 S. Stockton St., All mail orders Promptly Attended to. Howard Brent, Pres.,806 GeorgeSt. COAL AND WOOD PHONE O We are now furnishing at the lowest families and institutions with Clean guaranteed. Why n SMITH B OFFICE AND YARD Retailed Orde Wolfe PHONE 1577-Y BEFORE Ladies' Gents' Children's Spr PHONE OR WRITE wishing at the lowest market rates ma- tions with Clean High-grade coal, 2 guaranteed. Why not let us supply y MITH BROTHER E AND YARD 542-46 UNION Retailed Orders Delivered. 77-Y TER BEFORE BUYING 's Children's Spring Clothing. Rin PHONE OR WRITE We are now furnishing at the lowest market rates many of our private families and institutions with Clean High-grade coal, 2240 lbs to the ton guaranteed. Why not let us supply you? SMITH BROTHERS OFFICE AND YARD 542-46 UNION STREET Retailed Orders Delivered. Wolfe PHONE 1577-Y TERMS REASONABLE BEFORE BUYING Ladies' Gents' Children's Spring Clothing. Rings, Watches, Diamonds, Furniture and Stoves. SEE CLARENCE E. MARSHALL Agent for James Wilson Co. 622 North Spring Street. Phone or send Postal. Will call and Show you Samples. JOHN H. OWENS & SON Undertakern & Embalmera $65.00 FUNERALS $75.00. A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00 Our price.....$75.00 Saving you.....$61.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150. $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 4067 NOTICE Office: Mt. Ver. 2338-Y Nurses Organize The Maryland State Colored Graduate Nurses Association was organized at Provident Hospital January 26th, 1911, the following officers being elected: President, Miss Annabel Wilson; 1st Vice president, Mrs. Annie S. Johnson; 2nd Vice president, Mrs. Florence Bennet; Secretary, Miss Annie M. Barnes; Asst. Sec., Mrs. Estelle Tilghman; Treasurer, Miss May A. Perkins. Members, Misses Beatrice Nichols, Grace E. Amby. Sara Brooks and Alice C. Perkins. All graduate nurses are asked to join, meetings being held first Thursday in each month from 3 to 5 p.m. at Provident Hospital. The discussions held at these meetings are very helpful and instructive. The Convention of the Colored Graduate Nurses Association will be held in Washington, D, C., August 16th, 17th, 18th, 1911. Galilean Fishermen to the Front. Men's rally of Board of Directors of the Joint Stock Association Sunday, April 30th, 1911, at 5.30 P. M. Rev. Robert T. Winn and congregation will be present to assist. Address by Rev. R. T. Winn. Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey will be present with his trobadours. Their reputation needs no comment. All are invited. Silver offering taken at the door. 411 W. Biddle St. Columbus Gordon, president; C. H. Eunis, secretary. Words of Christ Colos, Duetts, Choruses Th. DuBois M. E. Church, and Biddle Street Th, 1911, at 8.00 P. M. Orano: Mr. Albert A. Spriggs, tenor Mr. W. L. Wilson, Organist. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor, 26 GENERY BERTA CREDITT Thanks to the Opening, April 3 and 4, by Parlor. Come, each and every pa- tion attention. Segregate you millinery. by. Mrs. S. Goldman's many friends. creditt. KEY STREET. 4-1,8 Opening of Pleasure with No. 1, Daughhter of Isis MEANS COMMITTEE Eastern Star, Adoptive Rite Masonry RECEPTION MEN'S AUDITORIUM NG, APRIL 6th, 1911 Anderson Kerr's Orchestra 25 CENTS of Isis of Daughters of Isis ers and Meaus Committee Martin Pinder Sec. W. & M. Com. G. P. Sir Knight Hugh S. Watson ER WRITE It market rates many of our private High-grade coal, 2240 lbs to the ton, not let us supply you? BROTHERS 542-46 UNION STREET ers Delivered. TERMS REASONABLE BUYING ing Clothing. Rings, Watches, F. C. B ADDISON-In sad but loving remembrance of my husband and (our father) Rev. W. T. R. Addison, who departed this life one year ago today, March 30th, 1910. You are not forgotten,father dear Nor ever will you be For as long and life and memory last, We will remember thee. By his wife and children JACKSON-In loving remembrance of our beloved father, George Jackson, who departed this life March 31, 1910. One less at home The family circle broken. A dear face missed day by day But cleansed save by grace One more in heaven. One less on earth Its pains, its sorrows, its toils to share; One more the crown of the blest to wear Death Of Mr. Wm. Schloss By the death of Mr. Wm. Schlos we feel that we have lost a great friend to the colored race because he looked forward to the upbuild of colored humanity. I have been in his employ for quite a little while and through his many expressions I have been enabled to glean some idea of his great respect for the colored race. Just before he was stricken he told me not to rear my children to be servants but to educate them and give them trades in order that they may be a credit to their race. Mr. Schloss was a faithful and zealous religious worker and lived up to his Jewish faith. A Card of Thanks I take this method of thanking my many friends for their tokens of sympathy during the sickness and at the death of my late husband, George Galloway. Card of Thanks Caroline, beloved wife of Joseph H. Norris departed this life Tuesday 5,15 P. M. March 21 after ten months illness, at her late residence 525 Presstman street. The family thanks friends for condolence. Surprise Reception A number of members and friends of Mt. Moriah Court No. 5, G. G. of N. gave a surprise at 1216 Jefferson street last Thursday evening to Mrs. Eliza Hack and Mrs. Ann E. Jones, the two secretaries of the court and both the sisters were presented a small purse of moneo in appreciation of faithful services rendered. The presentation was made by G. W. S. Chas. Bailey, The evening was very pleasantly spent and at a late hour the party was ushered into the dining room where a tastefully decorated table awaited them. Don't forget the second annual dance to be given by the European Circle at Galilean Fishermen's hall, Biddle St. near Madison Ave., Monday evening, April 3, 1911. Music by Kerr's orchestra. Admission 25e at the door. Fred. Jennings Banjoist with the Dixie Serenaders is now at Daly's Theatre for sometime to come. Miss Elizabeth Carter, National President of Federated Christian Women will speak at Sharp Street Church, April 12th, 1911, at 8 p.m., in the interest of the Federation of the Women of Maryland. ap1-8 For Pure and Fresh Drugs and No Substitutes $7,000 to loan on real estate, persons having mortgages can borrow accordingly, small amounts preferred. Apply j. Winfield Thomas, 2127 Druid Hill Avenue. m18-a8 ERONA PEER OF ALL ADVISORS MAKES NO CHARGE if the object of your visit is not explained without asking a question. Can be seen on all matters of business love, courtship, marriage, investments, etc. By my advice I remove the cause of mysterious troubles and unite the separated. Never fail. No matter what your troubles are or what you wish to know, this Gifted person can positively help you—no matter if you are hundreds of miles away. A word to the wise is sufficient. Hours 9 to 9 daily and Sunday. Fees very Moderate 217 S. CLINTON ST., near Pratt, Highlandtown. number on window. 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