The Afro-American

VOL . XIX NO. 31. NINTH CAVALRY ALL RIGHT--NOT IN TROUBLE REPRESENTATIVE GARDNER OF TEXAS PRESUMES THAT PRESIDENT WOULD ACT FOR Gives The Newspaper Men To Believe That The President Would Act On His Suggestion For Removal Of Troops. President Makes Inquiries Before Acting And Finds Things Are All Right.-Carter Says There Is No Trouble And None Likely To Be Bureau of The Afro-American Ledgerr, 1004 S Street Washington, D. C., April 5. — The wildcat report given out Tuesday by Representative Garner, of Texas, that the Ninth Cavalry, a Negro regiment stationed at San Antonio, would be withdrawn on account of racial troubles, seems to have been made without a proper acquaintance with the facts. Mr. Garner received word from some source, and carried the same to President Taft, to the effect that the Negro regiment had shown resentment over the Texas law requiring Negroe to ride in "jim-crow" cars, and that as a result it was claimed that disturbances had occurred, for which the Negroes were made plamable. Mr. Garner told the President that the citizens of San Antonio desired the Texas delegation in Congress to urge the War Department to send the Ninth Cavalry to some other station. The Texan then told the local newspaper men that the troops would be withdrawn, giving the impression that President Taft had been converted to his way of thinking. On the contrary, the President immediately took the matter up with Major General Carter, who is commanding the maneuver division at San Antonio. In reply General Carter telegraphed that there was no trouble between the whites and the blacks and nothing of a disorderly nature would be likely to grow out of the presence of the colored regiment there. In consequence of General Carter's emphatic denial of trouble or prospective trouble, it is said at the War Department and at the White House that the Negro troops will not be withdrawn. An order, already on the books, however, calls for the sending of the Ninth Cavalry to the border in a short time, to relieve the Third Cavalry. The Garner incident may be regarded as closed. The War Department, as well as the administration, has made it reasonably plain that the United States troops are to be moved from place to place according to the exigencies of the service, and not to suit the whims of fire-eaters, who may not be partial to their complexion or other characteristics. NAPIER MAKES ADDRESS Mass Meeting In Celebration Of The Fiftieth Anniversary of Freedom. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, April 5.—A mass meeting in celebration of the Negro's fifty years of progress was held at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church Monday evening. Hon. J. C. Napier, Register of the Treasury, was the principal speaker. He laid especial stress upon the necessity for the erection of the Lincoln Arcade, a commodious office building, auditorium and business house, which is being projected by the Lincoln Memorial Building Company. It is to be finished by 1913, and will cost $100,000. John C. Dancy, president, and Thomas J. alloway, general manager, are making a vigorous canvass for the sale of stock, and up to date over $25,000 worth has been placed. The stockholders represent the wealthiest and most reliable colored men and women of the country. Another meeting will be held soon. ( The Arcade is to be located at the southwest corner of Tenth and U streets northwest. Prof. Kelly Miller was in New York last week, arranging for the publication of his new book. CATERER SMILEY DEAD First Negro To Be Naturalized In Chicago (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chicago, April 5.—Charles H. Smiley, the leading caterer, is dead at his home here. He was born in Canada in 1850 and was the first colored man of foreign birth to be naturalized in this city. FISK UNIVERSITY TO RAISE FUNDS Brought Into Prominence By The Fisk Jubilee Singers Raising Money For The School. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Nashville, Tenn., April 5.—An effort is being made by the trustees of Fisk University to raise a fund of $200,000 for the general needs of the school. Of this sum, the General Education Board has already given $60,000. The trustees will make the following use of the money when raised: For central heating, lighting and laundry plant, $50,000; for repairing, refitting buildings, equipment, etc., $10,009; for indebtedness (accumulated annual deficits), $43,853; or endowment, $196,134.07. Fisk University is one of the oldest and best of the many colored educational institutions in the South. Its graduates have gone into all parts of the country and have made good. Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, the noted sociologist, is a graduate of the university. Booker T. Washington is a member of the board of trustees. There are now about 500 students enrolled. There are 35 acres on the campus, 14 buildings, and a plant valued at $367,662. The present endowment of the school amounts to $67,000. Among its 775 graduates are some of the most prominent men and women in the race. Fisk University was founded in 1867, its first quarters being in an old army barracks. The Fisk Jubilee Singers won fame all over the country by their ef forts to raise funds for the school. REJOICING OVER HARRISON'S ELECTION Afro-Americans Have Fared Well At His Hands In Appointments (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chicago, April 5.—Hundreds of colored voters I are rejoicing over the election to their mayoralty yesterday of Carter H. Harrison, the Democratic candidate. Like his father, who also served as mayor, Mr. Harrison has always been friendly to the colored voters. During a former administration he appointed S. A. T. Watkins an assistant district attorney; W. H. Clark in the corporation counsel's office; L. W. Washington in the city attorney's office; H. A. Clinton police clerk; William Childs a police sergeant, besides in other ways showing his friendliness for the race. Colored Students Only Wanted Pleasant Accommodations (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Ithaca, N. Y., April 5.—Miss Rosa Vassar, of Lynchburg, Va., and Miss Pauline A. Ray, of Geneva, N. Y., both students at Cornell University, have issued a statement denying that they were seeking social equality in trying to seek sleeping quarters in Sage College, the women's department. The girls say that their only reason in trying to secure a room in the dormitory was to be near the college, as no suitable quarters could be obtained by them in the boarding houses near the university. Miss Vassar is a member of the junior classs and Miss Ray is a member of the sophomore class. Both are bright and attractive students. LEDGER NEGRO DEMOCRATS IN WASHINGTON HUNTING JOBS EDITOR, MANNING OF THE INDIANAPOLIS WORLD SUCCEEDS IN LANDING HIS MAN IN More Negro Democrats In Washington Than Has Been Seen There For Years.—Looking For Soft Snaps.—Question Is Will They Find Them.—Manning Looking After His Friends.—Entertained.—William Jennings Bryan To Address The Y. M. C. A. Sunday. Bureau of The Afro-American Ledger, 1004 S Street, Washington, D. C., ApAril 6—There are more Negro Democrats about the Capitol this week than you can shake a stick at. They are willing and anxious to serve their country in most any capacity. One of Indiana's most picturesque characters is Mr. Alexander E. Manning, one of the editors of the Indianapolis World. He is energetic, ubiquitous and effervescent — a "human dynamo"—and, no matter how difficult his undertaking, goes at it with "the faith that moves mountains." Mr. Manning breezed into town a few days ago, grooming the Hon. "Stokes" Jackson, of Indiana, for the juicy plum of sergeant-at-arms of the House of Representatives. He was on the job every minute at the Capitol or at the Congress Hall headquarters, and declared from the outset that he would "bring home the bacon." When the result of the superheated caucus was announced to us over the 'phone Saturday night, it developed that the hustling Hoosier had kept his word—he had landed Mr. Jackson high and dry, and the bacon was where it would do the most good. Mr. Manning's happiness was exceeded only by that of his genial chieftain. Following the caucus, with Messrs. C. C. Curtis and L. Moore as hosts, Dr.Manning was delightfully entertained at a luncheon served at Smith's Cafe, 18 C street northwest. A large party of personal and political friends joined in extending Mr. Manning the "glad hand." Mr. Curtis is national organizer of the National Colored Personal Liberty League and Mr. Moore, once a member of the Legislature of Mississippi, is president of the National Political Union. Among the out-of-town friends present at the feast was Mr. James A. Ross, of Buffalo, editor of the Gazeteer and Guide, an illustrated monthly. William Jennings Bryan will be one of the speakers at the great mass meeting of the Y. M. C. A. Sunday, April 9, at the New Howard. The "peerless" Nebraska will deliver a brief address following the principal speech by Dr. W. C. Barbour, of New York City. The Wilberforcian Orchestra, the Elks Glee Club, and the Y. M. C. A. Whistlers will furnish the music. HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT The Forum Makes It Pleasant For Its Friends A Noted Singer York, Pa., April 6.—The Forum, the best and the leading literary organization in the city and of which Dr. George W. Bowles is president, rendered its third public concert at the Forum Auditorium, A. M. E. Zion Church, East King street. Thursday evening of last week. The auditorium was crowded to the door. The entertainment was of high class and was instructive and pleasing. The music especially was very pleasing. The special features of the evening's program were the solos of Miss Inez Clough, of Worcester, Mass. Miss Clough is one of the leading sopranos of this country, and her selections were enclosed with tumultuous applause. At the close of her selections the Forum presented her with a beautiful bou- THE GREAT METHODIST EPISCOPAL$^{8}$CHURCH THE ARK IN WHICH THE NEGRO FOUND REFUGE Deleware Conference In Session In Philadelphia.-Bishop C. S. Smith Presides.-Fraternal Delagates From Washington Conference Present To Extend Greetings.-Dr. Lyon Makes Felecitious Address.-Concluding Session To Be Held Monday. Philadelphia, Pa., April 7—The forty-eighth annual session of the Delaware Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened here yesterday at Calvary M. E. hurch, Broad street, below Bainbridge. At the opening session, Bishop C. S. Smith, who is presiding, 'delivred' a brief address to the ministers. Following the formal opening exercises, the various officers for the Conference were elected. The missionary sermon was preached by Rev. W. A. T. Miles, after which brief memorial services were held for those who have died during the year. In the afternoon reports were received from churches. At night the anniversary of the Board of Foreign Missions was held, Rev. E. E. Parker presiding. The principal address was delivered by Rev. Homer C. Stuntz. At the session this morning a number of visiting ministers were introduced. Among them were Rev. Drs. Ernest Lyon, W. A. C. Hughes, D. D. Turpeau and M. J. Naylor, who brought fraternal greetings from the Washington Conference. The spokesman of the delegation was Dr. Lyon. DR. LYON'S ADDRESS After recounting the material and numerical strength of the Washington Conference, he spoke of the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church among the colored people, saying: "When the Civil War was over, when hatred and animosity were rampant and rife, and the black man was left without shelter and friends, he sought refuge in this old ark, in which he has remained all during his period of reconstruction and the solving of the perplexing problems concomitant upon that stormy period. Like Noah and his sons, he has been assisting to keep his ark clean and to prepare the race for noble service. "Rumors have come to us before from shores of the Chesapeake, and now from the prairies of the West — the strongholds of Japhet — that the time has come to open her doors in order that the black man might go out. We cannot stop to consider the magnitude or importance of the rumor. We simply note in passing, that God still lives and is omnipotent." He concluded by speaking of his work as United States minister to Liberia and making a strong plea for the people of the little West African republic. The annual meeting of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society was held this afternoon. Re ports were received from a number of auxiliaries and addresses delivered by a number of ministers and ladies. Mrs. M. J. O'Connell, of Solisbury, Md., presided. The anniversary of the EpworthLeague will be observed tomorrow afternoon, Rev. I. Garland Penn delivering the principal address. The anniversary of the Freedmen's Aid Society will be observed at night. Addresses will be delivered by Rev. M. C. B. Mason, secrety of the society; D. J. O. Spence, president of Morgan College, Baltimore, and Rev. T. H. Kiah, principal of the Princess Anne (Md.) Academy. Bishop Smith will preach tomorrow in the Wisherspoon Building. the Winterspoon Building. The concluding session will be held Monday, when the appointments for the ensuing year will be announced. It is expected that there will be a few change on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Among them will be the appointment of a new district superintendent to succeed Rev. Pezavia O'Connell, of the Salisbury District, who was recently appointed to a professorship in Howard University. The entertainment of the many visitors is in the hand of Rev. C. A. Tindley, pastor of Calvary Church, and a committee of representative members of the church. Fighting And Speeding More To The Champion's Liking Than A Term In The County Jail (Special to: The Afro-American Ledger.) San Francisco, Cal., April 5. — Jack Johnson, who leaped into fame by being able to put 'black spots on white men's faces, is chafing under the necessity of having to spend 25 days in jail putting white spots on dark places. In other words, the champion pugilist has been made to whitewash cells during his incarceration. Champion Jack does not display the same speed with the whitewash brush that he did with his automobile, or in his late bout with one Jim Jeffries, but he is gaining in speed somewhat. He went over to the District Attorney's office a few days ago and told him if he would let him out he would forsake California, but the official only said, "Back to jail." Jack also kicked against the plainness of the jail menu, telling the prosecutor that he longed for a piece of chicken. Friends of the champion are negotiating a corner in the market on chicken and other good things when he gets out of the trouble that his speed mania brought on, then he will sit down to a feast that will rival a coronation dinner. The champion is confined in a cell, and only yesterday asked to be allowed to put an electric fan therein, but this was denied. He will lose several thousand dollars by his imprisonment. MRS. TERRILL SPEAKS IN BOSTON Discusses Federal Aid To Education (Special To The Afro-American Ledger.) Boston, Mass, April 3—"Federal Aid to Education" was ably discussed byMrs. Mary Church Terrell Friday evening before the third annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. On the previous Wednesday Mrs. Terrell delivered an impressive address before the Calhoun Club, which is composed of some of the most prominent and wealthy women of this city. Mrs. Terrell was the recipient of many hearty congratulations at the hands of the members of the club. FIRE IN ODD FELLOWS HALL Damage About Three Hundred Dollars (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, April 3—The hall of the G. U. O. of O. F. at 1606 M street northwest, was damaged $300 worth by fire last night. The blaze originated in the janitor's room, but was extinguished before greater damage could be done. The loss was fully covered by insurance. Architect W. Sidney and Mrs. Pittman will leave for Tuskegee in a few days to visit Mrs. Pittman's father, Dr. Booker T. Washington. ALL NEWSPAPER FUSS Chicago, April 6.—The fuss which the daily papers have been trying to raise because Miss Blanha, a model, is alleged to have refused to pose before the night life-class at the Chicago Art Institute because of the presence of a colored student, Thomas Downs, has subsided, and the young woman is continuing to pose before Downs and the other members of the class. The story that Miss Blanha refused to pose because of the presence of the colored student has been declared to be untrue. FOR HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND MORALITY STANDS SIDB BY SIDE WITH THE BEST ANY- WHERE Bartlett Industrial College At Dalton, Missouri, among The Best Anywhere. It is Doing A Great Work. Trouble On The School Question In Quincy. Ill. Whites Want Separate Schools And the Colored are Protesting Against The Color Line Being Chicago, Ill.,—At last I am in Chicago again, but I am here to tell you that I have been doing a little riding before I reached this place, and before you can read this letter I will be far away from Chicago, hence you will have to wait and see what I have to say. I think I was in Jefferson City the last time I wrote you a letter and from there I went to Sedalia, and there I spent Sunday trying to do some good, and from there I found my way to Moberly, where I found things moving along in good shape. I have not said a word to you about the Bartlett Industrial College, under Prof. N. C. Bruce, located at Dalton, Mo., and which is destined to become one of the greatest institutions in this country for the development of our people. It is a great plant and the people are doing great work down there. They have 120 acres of land and just four blocks from where you get off of the iron wagon. It is wonderful to see how he is working and what he is accomplishing for God and the race. I am anxious that you shall all be ready for my letter next week, because I am going to talk about Indianapolis, and the people threer. I went then to Hannibal, Mo., where I spent a night, and perhaps a day, and then over to Quincy, where I found my people in a struggle. It seems that the white people have decided that our children shall not attend their school, or to get them out as fast as possible, hence they have erected a new Negro school building and in addition to this have made all the children of my race in the same district, regardless to where they live, go to the Negro school. The people protested against it, and thereby comes the trouble. Into court they have gone, and now the question is whether or not a white man can lay aside his prejudice and decide on law according to law. I shall watch the case closely and let you know from time to time as it devellops, but I am of the opinion that there will be something doing. I hope no one will get hurt in the process. I want to see things done fair and believe they will be done fair, but it will take just a little time. Then I spent a day in Galesburg and had the pleasure of visiting Knox College and delivering an address to the students there. I wish you could have seen me, because there was only one of there, and I had to talk to all them white students. I just felt like fainting, and I am sure that I turned pale. I got thru and they expressed themselves as being pleased with the remarks made by me, and many of them shook hands with me. They ask me my opinion about Dr. Booker T. Washington, and of course I told them just what I thought, about it. The Lord has been good to me, hence I can tell you some of the things I said: "Ladies and gentlemen, I consider it an unfortunate thing, yet since you asked me about Dr. Washington and my opinion of him, permit me to say that for honesty, integrity, morality, I place him side by side with the best the world has ever produced. I am not at all prejudiced when I make these remarks. I lay aside. Dr. Washington's racial con THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER BIG SCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC MEET Howard University Easily Defeats Alpha Physical Culture Club. College and Public School Sprinters Clash in Largest and Most Complete Tryout Ever Witnessed In Washington—List of the Twenty Events and Those Who Participated. By OLIVER R.ANDOLPH. Washington—Under the auspices of the Intercolonial Athletic association and the Public Schools Athletic league the largest and most complete athletic meet that was ever held among colored athletes took place in Convention hall recently. Nearly 2,000 spectators filled the long tiers of seats that encircled the scene of the contests. There were twenty events, in which over 150 contestants participated. Throughout the evening enthusiasm ran high. The sight of the fleet runners speeding over the course, the sounds of songs, the echo of college yells, the crack of the starter's pistol—in fact, the very atmosphere was full of inspiration. In the vast audience could be seen some of Washington's most prominent people. Educators, public officials, professional and business men. There were also present a good representation of the feminine sex. For the "smart set" the affair was an occasion for the display of some fashionable gowns. One could see here and there some of the latest creations in hats and dresses. Edward B. Henderson, M. EDWIN B. HENDERSON, ORIGINATOR OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ATLETIC LEAGUE. secretary and originator of the Public School Athletic league, was manager of the meet. Howard and Alpha Teams Lock Horns. The premier event of the evening was the relay race between the Howard university and the New York association one mile teams. It was expected that the former would win, but it disappointed its backers, as there was not a chance for any of the Howard runners to finish in front of his man. For the first two laps of the first relay the Howard man held his own and at one time led his opponent, but in the last stretch he became weak and finished at least fifteen yards behind his man. The next two men who ran for the New York association increased the lead about five yards to a man. When Gray, the former Amherst college man, took up the running for Howard, he was forty yards behind, but he ran an excellent race and made up more than two-thirds of the distance. The relay race for the championship of the colored high schools was won by the Armstrong Technical school, with Howard academy second. The Armstrong men run away with the race from the start, leaving second place to be fought for by the M Street high and Howard academy. The time was 4 minutes 10 1-5 seconds, which was very good. The mile open handicap was a well run event, and while the time made was not fast the contestants finished well together. Warf of Armstrong Technical school was first, Quarles of Howard academy second and Golnes of M Street high third. The time was slow—the distance being done in only 17.5-3 seconds. The basketball game between the Howard university and the Alpha Physical Culture club of New York was one of the features of the meet. Howard clearly showed its superiority and led in the scoring from the start. The game itself was considerably marred by the number of times that time was taken out for the different men. The final score was 28 to 16. Elementary and Scholastic Dashes. The heats of the dashes went off in good style, there being few hitches in deciding those who were to compete in the finals of the sprints. The dashes to be contested were the fifty yard elementary, scholastic and open. The best time made in any heat was six seconds flat. The finals of the elementary fifty yard dash was won by Ford of Langston school, with Ellis second and Garrison third. The time was six and one-fifth seconds, which was exceptionally fast for the grade school boys. The final of the scholastic fifty was won by Burwell of Armstrong in five and three-fifth seconds. He is the champion of the Interscholastic Athletic association. Thomas of Armstrong was second, with Dismond of Howard third. The time for this event was as fast as has ever been made in any scholastic fifty yard dash in the country. Curtis of Howard university was first in the fifty yard open, with the time of five and four-fifth seconds, one-fifth of a second slower than Burwell won the scholastic. Coverdale of Wissahickon school club won second honors, while Williams, running unattached, captured the medal for third place. The senior relay race for the championship of the graded schools was captured by Miner school in easy fashion from Stevens. The second man for Miner opened up a ten yard lead, and it was gradually increased to about thirty. In the eleventh division for the senior relay championship of the schools Cook school won from Mott by twenty yards-in fast time. The thirteenth division race was won by Birney school by a spectacular BASKETBALL TEAM OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Event No. 7, senior school relay—Won by Miner school; second, Stevens school; time, 1 minute 21 2-5 seconds. Event No. 8, senior school relay, eleventh division—Won by Cook school; second, Mott school; time, 1 minute 23 2-5 seconds. Event No. 9, senior school relay, twelfth division—Won by Banneker school, running against time; time, 1 minute 57 2-5 seconds. Event No. 11, city championship junior relay—Won by Mott school (Jackson, Taylor, Jones and Terry); Blirney school disqualified; time. 1 minute 25 seconds. Event No. 12, city championship senior relay- Won by Miner school, but disqualified; Banneker given race (Lacy, Ridklek, Sparrow and Whiting); Binney, second; time, 1 minute 25 seconds. Event No. 12, one mile run, scholastic- Won by R. Taylor; second, H. Quarles; third, G. Bowley; time, 5 minutes 18 seconds. First and third places went to Armstrong Technical high school; second place to Howard academy. Event No. 13, running high jump- Won by C. George (scratch) Howard academy; second, W. F. Williams (scratch), unattached; third, W. McLendon, unattached; height, 5 feet 7 inches. Event No. 14, 440 yard open handicap- Won by W. Gowens, Howard university; second, W. F. Williams, unattached; third, C. Thompson, Indian Athletic club; time, 1 minute 1 3-5 seconds. Event No. 15, 440 yard scholastic- Won by H. Dismond, Howard academy; sec ALPHA PHYSICAL CULTURE CLUB. ond. J. Burwell, Armstrong Technical high school; third, C. Miller, M Street high school; time, 1 minute 1 4-5 seconds. Relay race, one mile—Won by Arm- strong Rovers (Janofer, Johnson, Taylor Hunt); Business high school, second; time. 4 minutes 28 seconds. Scholastic relay race, one mile—Won by Armstrong Technical school (Burwell, Thomas, Walker, Walker); Howard academy, second; time, 4 minutes 10 1-5 seconds. One mile relay—Won by New York association (Murray, Brown, Harris, Thompson); Howard university, second; time, 3 minutes 56 seconds. One mile open handicap—Won by L. Warf, Armstrong Technical high school; H. Quarles, Howard academy, second; W. Golnes, M Street high school; third; time, 6 minutes 17 3-5 seconds. Republican Club's Annual Dinner. The seventh annual dinner of the Colored Republican club of New Rochelle. N. Y., is scheduled to take place on Tuesday evening, April 25. Invitations are being sent to a number of prominent politicians in Westchester county and to other leaders of thought and action who are doing things which count for good in the work for racial advancement. Actions More Effective Than Words. The names of the colored people who preach the doctrine of race pride and race support are legion, says the Dallas (Tex.) Express, but when it comes down to practice that is a horse of another color. While running wild in the effort to support white institutions which promise us nothing let us not forget that charity—true charity—bath her beginning at home. GREEN GRAPES AND DIAMONDS By CLARISSA MACKIE Copyright by American Press Association, 1911. The unset diamonds rippled through Mr. Freer's fingers in a stream of purple and fire. He gathered them into a little heap, scraped them up and poured them into a small chamois leather bag. "Be sure to declare these, Eleanor. It will be cheaper in the end. Telephone me at the office and I will send a check down to the customs immediately. You better let me take them over tomorrow. You are rather careless, my dear." "No, indeed, John Freer! I shall carry them back to New York myself, and I will show you that, although I may sometimes be careless in little things, when there is really something worth while to be taken care of I shall not fail. As for declaring them, the duty will be frightful. They are worth $10,000, you said." "All of that, and the duty will bring up the cost, but I can afford to pay it. The tariff afforded me protection when I was a manufacturer. Certainly I would not dream of cheating in the matter," said Freer gravely. "I'll take care of the diamonds until I sail tomorrow. Then you may take care of them, but I warn you against trying to snuggle them in. I shall meet you at the boat on your arrival and settle the matter at once." "Very well, dear," said Mrs. Freer meekly, yet with a sparkle in her eye which did not escape her quiet, indulgent husband. "Now, as this is your last night in Paris shall we not try the opera?" "With pleasure. I'm going out now, but I'll be in before dinner. Will you have Armand pack my things? I must catch that Cherbourg express without fail if I'm to make my boat in the morning." Mr. Freer kissed his wife lightly and left the room and later the hotel. Mrs. Freer looked thoughtfully at her rings as her husband left the room, and a little smile curved her lips at the daring thought that entered her pretty head. After an unusually long silence she tossed a kiss toward the silver framed photograph of her husband and smoke aloud: "With all due respect to your judgment, dear John! Ugh! Fancy paying all that duty besides Biffan's bill for setting the stones in my platinum chain! No, sir!" With which expressive and mysterious remark she danced out of the room. The next morning found her alone in Paris, while her husband was probably homeward bound across the Atlantic. He had been summoned to New York by important business matters, and Eleanor, with her shopping half done, had decided to remain and finish it, going home by the boat on which they had engaged passage for the return trin. Now that she was alone she poured the stones through her slender fingers, delighting in their sparkle and brilliance and the purity of their color. Then she bid them in her bosom and went forth to attend to her neglected shopping. Homeward bound on the Leonore, Mrs. Freer wore a proud and triumphant smile that would have aroused her husband's suspicions had he seen it. While little groups of the women mourned over the duties that would have to be paid on their purchases, Eleanor Freer smiled contentedly and said she intended to declare every gown she had bought. When the port of New York was made at last Mrs. Freer was among those who were first on deck, becoming gowned, with quite a marvelous little hat trimmed with green wax grapes on her lovely hair. Her first disappointment came when she did not discern her devoted husband on the pier, and afterward she was conscious of a distinct feeling of relief. It was quite as well, she calculated. If John should not appear for an hour or so. As Eleanor waited patiently for her trunks to be examined a fellow voyager approached her with a worried look. "Dear Mrs. Freer," she whispered, "I'm so nervous I don't know what to do. Did you ever smuggle anything through?" Mrs. Freer looked properly shocked. "Is it quite the right thing to do?" she asked virtuously. "Oh, bother!" said Mrs. Foster impatiently. "The government is rich enough without taking toll of my poor little purchases. I'm wondering—look at that—is there anything unusual about it?" She held forth a silk umbrella with a knob handle of silver, plain and practical looking. "No. Why? You haven't—really?" Mrs. Freer's eyebrows went up in surprise. The other nodded emphatically. "I had it made to order." she whispered. "The stick is larger than is ordinary and hollow—a string of pearls for Dorothy. The handle screws on. The cleverest artisan in the Rue de Hillaire made it for me, and I bribed him to secrecy. The whole thing, umbrella, pearls and bribe, cost—guess how many thousand francs." "I couldn't," declared Mrs. Freer breathlessly. I found, declared after I freed breathlessly. Mrs. Foster whispered in her ear, and the other smiled incredulously. "Why, that must equal the amount of the duty on your pearls," she hazarded. "My dear, it's more than the duty would be, and so I've simply got to get them through. Ah. it is my turn now!" She hastened away to give up the key to her trunks, and Eleanor heard her shrill treble rising in exposulation against the quick decisive tones of the customs official. And after awhile the official consulted a notebook and read something therefrom to Mrs. Foster. With a bitter cry she gave up her umbrella, and with a quick turn of his wrist the official compelled that carefully manufactured article to disgorge the pearls. After the confusion surrounding this incident had died away Mrs. Freer found herself growing quite nervous, as the other passengers in the "F" section quickly made their declarations and were promptly released. At last she alone was left, and she came reluctantly forward with her keys. One by one the trunks were thrown open and her dainty belongings tossed about for inspection. Memorandum was made of her dutiful articles and the trunks closed. Then her hand luggage was gone over carefully without result. At last the official straightened himself and looked her calmly in the eye. "That is all you have to declare, madum?" he asked. "I have given you my keys—you see what is there," returned Mrs. Freer haughtily. "How about the diamonds?" he asked unpleasantly. "Diamonds!" gasped Mrs. Freer. Hed nodded and consulted the same notebook that had been the undoing of little Mrs. Foster. "Our agents report that you purchased diamonds to the value of $10,000 when you were in Paris," he announced. "Where are they?" "This is an outrage," stammered Eleanor tearfully. "It is the law, madam," he corrected sternly, and then. "I trust you will not make a personal search necessary." Mrs. Freer hesitated, and then pride came to her aid. To admit that she had tried to smuggle diamonds through the customs was too mortifying to endure. She would face it out. They would never guess where she had hidden them—it was her own idea and so clever. "You may make the personal search if you wish," she said sweetly. And then she was conducted to a small room and placed in the hands of a sharp eyed woman, who consulted with the official in low tones before she turned to Mrs. Freer. "Will you please remove your hat, madam?" she asked courteously. "Certainly," returned Eleanor, with a little hysterical laugh. "I suppose you believe I have diamonds conceded in my hair." "I have heard of stranger cases," returned the woman grimly. "No, madam, you needn't take down your hair. I think I can locate them without." She took the charming hat from Eleanor's shaking hands and held it under a strong drop light. Then she drew forth a pair of sharp scissors and deliberately slipped one of the green grapes from its stem, lore it open and pulled out a stuffing of cotton wool, from which dropped a glistening gem. While Mrs. Freer suffered mild hysteries, the woman calmly denuded the hat of its green grapes, and from each one she produced a stone, which she laid in a tray. She counted them carefully and then called in the official. "What do you make of them?" she asked. He smiled broadly and nodded approval at Mrs. Freer. "Pretty clever trick, madam," he said, and she felt a grain of comfort in the knowledge that her dishonesty was of high degree. "How did you guess?" she faltered. "No guesswork about it," he said cheerfully. "The man who made your grapes—to order, wasn't it?—happened to be one of our spies; that's all." He was examining the stones with a strong glass. Then he turned to Elenor once more. "Why did you take pains to snuggle through false stones, madam?" he demanded. "False?" she gasped. "Why, my husband paid $10,000 for them!" "Then he was badly bitten. They're not worth $100." It was at this moment that John Freer chose to arrive; admitted by the magic of his card and coin of the republic. His sharp eyes took in the situation at a glance—his tearful wife, her denuded hat and the heap of imitation diamonds. "Eleunor," he chided gently, "what did I warn you? Tell me what sort of trouble you're in that I may help you out of it." She told him unreservedly, and he laughed when she had concluded—laughed heartlessly. "False, you say? Yes, my dear, they are. The genuine diamonds came over with me a fortnight ago and were properly declared and the duty paid. Those I left with you were cheap imitations I ran out and purchased the very night before I sailed—after you had expressed your ideas regarding smuggling. Now you've had a taste of it how do you like trying to cheat your Uncle Sam? Unprofitable, eh?" "Just don't do it again. Cut your morals on the straight." advised Freer kindly. "I will hereafter. But"—sighing—"the way of the transgressor is hard—hard as diamonds, John." "And as bitter as green grapes," added her husband. HOMESEEKERS,ATTENTION! Thousands of satisfied customers are buying houses from us onthe EASY PAYMENT plan. Why not call on us and let us explain to YOU what we can do. 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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 [Portrait of a man in formal attire, looking upward with a serious expression. The background is plain and dark, emphasizing the subject.] If may not be generally known that there is being planned a great convention of the Negro members of the Methodist Episcopal Church to be held in Baltimore this summer. The convention to be held in this city is one of "Four Great Conventions," to be held in four strategic centers covering the territory of the Colored Conference in the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Baltimore Convention as planned is to be the first of the four and the date as now fixed is May 31-June 4. The other three conventions are to be held in Atlanta June 7-11, New Orleans June 14-18, St. Louis June 21-25. There is some probability that the Baltimore and Atlanta conventions may be changed to another date. It is under consideration now by the commission in charge of the con- 9 DR. M. C. B. MASON convention scheme and the local committee of arrangements. If the Baltimore date is changed in all probability it will be fixed for July 19-23 which will give more time for the accomplishment of the ends sought through the movement. Sunday is to be a red letter day in the Methodist Episcopal Church in the city as some of the most prominent and distinguished men of the race who are officially connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church will be in the city to preach and speak on the purpose of the convention movement. The men who are to arrive Saturday night for service Sunday are Revs. M. C. B. Mason, E. D., Cincinnati, Ohio, Cor. Sec. Freedmen's Aid Society; Rev. W. W. Lucas, D. D., Meridian, Missionary Field Secretary Board of Foreign Missions; Rev. U. C. Jacobs, D. D., Sumter, S. C., Field Secretary, Board of Sunday Schools; Rev. R. B. Jones, D. D., New Orleans, La., editor the Southwestern Christian Advocate, and Dr. J. Garland Penn, Atlanta, Ga., Assistant General Secretary Epworth League. These gentlemen will fill engagements as follows: Dr. Mason preaches at Sharp St. Church 11 A. M. and speaks to the Epworth League of John Wesley Church at 5 P. M. Dr. W. W. Lucas speaks to the Epworth League and mass meeting at Sharp St. Church Sunday after noon at 5 and preaches at Metropolitan at S P. M. Dr. C. C. Jacobs preaches at Metropolitan at 11 A. M.; to the Epworth League at Whatcoat in the afternoon, and preaches at Whatcoat at night. Dr. K. E. Jones preaches at Asbury at 11 A. M., speaks at 5 P. M. to the Epworth League at Ames Memorial and preaches at night at Centennial. Dr. I. Garland Penn preaches at 11 A. M. at St Paul and addresses the Epworth League at 6 o'clock at Eastern Chapel. Dr. Penn was in the city last Sunday speaking at Metropolitan in the morning and afternoon and at Sharp Street at night. Thus the convention movement is getting a good airing before the Methodist Episcopalians and the Baltimore convention promises to be the greatest in attendance and results of the four. Local Methodist Episcopalians are thoroughly organized with Dr. M. J. Naylor chairman of the committee. From time to time information will appear in the Afro-American concerning the conventions and there is also to be a special edition of the American on the convention movement, outlining program and the entire scheme. It will be well for all who wish to hear instructive addresses and sermons to attend the services as outlined above. "WE MEET UPON THE LEVEL." WE meet upon the level, and we part upon the square. part upon the square— What words of precious meaning those words Masonic are! Come, let us contemplate them; they are worthy of a thought. In the very soul of Masonry those precious words are wrought. We meet upon the level, though from every station come. The rich man from his mansion and the poor man from his home. For the sake of lease, his heritage out- For the one must leave his heritage outside the Mason's door. While the other finds his best respect upon the checkered floor. We part upon the square, for the world must have its due. We mingle with the multitude, a faithful band and true. But the influence of our gatherings in memory is green. And we long upon the level to renew the happy scene. There's a world where all are equal; we are journeying toward it fast. We shall meet upon the level there when the gates of death are past. We shall stand before the orient, and our Master will be there To try the blocks we offer with his own unerring square. We shall meet upon the level there, but never thence depart. There's a mansion—tis all ready for each faithful, trusting heart. fateful, trusting heart— There's a mansion and a welcome, and a Who have met upon the level and been tried upon the square. Let us meet upon the level, then, while laboring patient here. Let us meet and let us labor, though the labor be severe. Already in western sky the signs bid us prepare To gather up our working tools and part upon the square. Hands round, ye faithful Masons, in the bright, fraternal chain! We part upon the square below to meet in heaven again. Oh, what words of precious meaning those words Masonic are— We meet upon the level, and we part upon the square! Daddy's Bedtime NCE upon a time a long, long time ago in a German city there was a great famine. The poor people could get little to eat, and there was much suffering among them." This is the way daddy began his bedtime story for Jack and Evelyn, for the children had asked him for a story about "long ago." "In this city there lived a baker who was rich and a kind, good hearted man. It grieved him to see the poor people suffer, and he did what he could to help them. He took a big basket and in it he placed twenty loaves of bread. Then he called together one child from each of twenty poor families and said to them: "Each of you is to take one of these loaves of bread and give it to your parents. Return tomorrow and you shall have another loaf of bread, and I shall give you each a loaf each day until better times come." shall give you all the children all but one gathered eagerly about the basket and quarreled, for each one wanted to have the biggest loaf. At last they went away with their loaves without even having thanked the good baker for his kindness. I said all but one. While the others were quarrelling one little girl stood to one side waiting until they should get their loaves before she took hers. The one loaf that was left was the smallest of them all, but the little girl thanked the baker and kissed his hand before she took the bread home to her parents. "The next day the children came again and quarreled about the leaves as on the day before. Again the same little girl got the smallest loaf, and again she thanked the baker. When she got home with the loaf, however, there was a great surprise for her and her poor mother, for when the loaf was cut open out rolled twenty bright, new, shiny pieces of silver money. "Then the poor mother said: "Run back to the baker and tell him that there has been some mistake. Tell him I think the money got into the bread by accident, and I do not want him to think that you or any other of the poor children would keep money which did not belong to her." But the baker said: "No, my child, there has been no mistake. The first day when I gave out the bread I noticed you standing modestly and quietly by while the other children were disputing as to who should get the biggest loaf. So I decided to put the money into the smallest loaf. I felt sure that you would get it. Run home now and tell your mother that I am glad to give the money to a woman who has brought up her child as well as she has brought you up. As for you, I hope that you will always remain a peaceable, grateful person." O zer Hoot Hiram Sorrell The Afro-American Club was converted into the secrets of Afro-American Order of Owls March 17-24 at New Good Hope Hall by Grand Organizer Hoot Hiram Sonell. The following officers were duly obligated and installed to the various positions: Hoot Pres., D. W. Richardson; Hoot Vice, John W William; Hoot Invocator, Horace Garner; Hoot Sec., Caleb Robinson; Hoot Warden, Augustus Gordon; Hoot Sentinel, James William; Hoot Father, Charles Wesley; Hoot Picket, William Jackson; Hoot Physician, Dr. Harry Brown; Hoot Crones, Isaac Hardy, and Robert Towles. Thus being instituted as Baltimore Nest, No. 1, A. A. O. O. Owls. Degrees conferred upon 35 members at our first and second hatchings and have about 50 more on roll yet to be made Owls. This being a new order it bids fair to become one of the leading organizations. As its membership being composed of past experiences in fraternal orders. Headquarters at South Bend, Ind., Mr. G. W. Bland being the founder and at present the Hoot Supreme President. Meetings every second and fourth Friday at Good Hope Hall. Now is the time to join. We have no religious services. This is a social and fraternal organization, 50 cents per month. Don't fail to get your name in. Application costs you $3.50 now. After charter closes it will be $7.50. The Seven Last Words of Christ. This sacred cantata with music by Th. DuBois, consisting of solos, duets and choruses, to be given at Trinity A. M. E Church, April 14, at S P. M. Good Friday night will doubtless attract music lovers from all parts of the city. The extreme versatility of DuBois is remarksble. Mr. W. L. Wilson, who is well equipped with the necessary requirements, is the organist for the cantata and in his translation represents the highest ideal of DuBois. The organ interlude in the last word—"It is finished" is a masterpiece of realism. In the 4th word, "God, my father, why hast thou forsaken me?" Mr. Nelson Tunall, baritonist, appa s at his best. In the seventh word, "It is finished," the soprano, Medame Edith Smith Gibson, the tenor, Mr. Albert A. Springgs, and the baritone, Mr. Nelson Tunall, with the well balanced chorus added, elevate the hearers to a degree of enthusiasm scarcely excelled. Doubtless the cantata will be largely attended. The oratorio will be presented under the direction of Malame Maude Gross, the directress of Trinity choir. Almost Persuaded. "Oh, my dear, what a pretty, cozy little home you have!" exclaimed a caller to an east end lady the other day. "I should think you'd be perfectly happy in such a beautiful place as this." "I am," beamed the hostess. "It really is a sweet place. Sometimes I actually feel like giving up, my club work and living in it for awhile."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. WILL JONES long time ago in a German city there was people could get little to eat, and there them." Began his bedtime story for Jack and for a story about "long ago," who was rich and a kind, good hearted people suffer, and he did what he could in it he placed twenty loaves of bread. Each of twenty poor families and said these loaves of bread and give it to your shall have another loaf of bread, and I will better times come." Eagerly about the basket and quarreled, best loaf. At last they went away with asked the good baker for his kindness. I were quarreling one little girl stood to one loaves before she took hers. The one them all, but the little girl thanked the cook the bread home to her parents. Again and quarreled about the loaves as little girl got the smallest loaf, and again home with the loaf, however, there was another, for when the loaf was cut open pieces of silver money. Him that there has been some mistake. The bread by accident, and I do not want if the poor children would keep money baker said: mistake. The first day when I gave out easily and quietly by while the other child get the biggest loaf. So I decided to I felt sure that you would get it. Run am glad to give the money to a woman as she has brought you up. As for you, peaceable, grateful person." CRAYON PICTURE OF YOURSELF OR FRIENDS? Do You Want One? The Afro-American Ledger has just completed a contract with a reputable artist by which every subscriber may become the owner of a picture suitable for framing and at a cost within the reach of all. The size of the pictures is sixteen by twenty inches, and of good work. How To Get One. The yearly subscription price of The Afro-American Ledger is $1.00. Just add forty cents, or send us $1.40 and we will send you the Afro-American Ledger for one year and a life size bust crayon picture of yourself or friend. If out of town enclose picture and fifteen cents extra for postage, or a dollar and fifty-five cents for the Afro-American Ledger for one year and your picture. If you are in the city then bring your photograph and and one dollar and forty cents to the office and we will do the rest. Send all subscriptions to The Afro-American Office, 628 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore, Md. --- BOTH PHONES - C. & T. no branch offices. Not connected with any other firm. 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Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesday. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LADDER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRG-AMERICAN Co. Now that the preliminaries are over, the real battle will begin. We have heard a great deal about the fairness of the American people but we are constrained to believe that it is all a myth, at least we have found it so. Mayor Mahool took another dig at us when he ordered the license of the Princess Theatre revoked. It did not seem to help him much in getting votes in East Baltimore. The weather man has been having his inning with a vengeance for the past week. It is hoped he has had revenge enough just now and will let up on us and give us some real, genuine spring weather. --- We judge that Mr. Mahool will sign the segregation ordinance, and it is to be hoped that the voters of the city of Baltimore will see to it that as far as public office is concerned he will be forever segregated from any chance at one. Baltimore will never do the right thing until it gets rid of its City Council. A city that will stand for the Bill Garlands and Konigs is in a pretty bad way. The right way to begin to boom Baltimore is to make it impossible for such men to be possible. Some how it seems that our newspaper friends will never get out of the habit of imputing improper motives to us, no matter how good we try to be. Whatever concerns us is magnified to the greatest degree, while the things we do and the effort we contribute to the general good is minimized, so we never get credit for the real good in us. We congratulate the Methodist Episcopal Churches of this city on the return of nearly all its pastors to their former fields of labor in this city. Taken as a whole, they are a noble set of men and are doing great work for the uplift of the race in this city. The prosperous condition of the churches, and the fact that some of them have been in this city for a number of years is attest that they have well performed their duty and that the people are well satisfied with them. A Texas Representative in Congress recently appeared before the President and stated that the colored troops in Texas were resenting the "Jim Crow" efforts to be little them in that State. While we believe they would have been perfectly justifiable in doing so, the statement was untrue, and upon investigation the President found it so. However that may be, the incident was sent broadcast the country over and placed this par- ticular body of colored troops in a bad light. And the newspapers are to be blamed for it. TIMANUS AND PRESTON On the second of May the citizens of Baltimore will be called upon to elect one of the gentlemen whose names head this article as the chief executive of the municipality. On last Tuesday the respective parties held their primaries, the Republican party selecting Mr. E. Clay Timanus as its standard bearer, and the Democratic party selecting Mr. J. H. Preston as its standard bearer. The situation has changed from what it was previous to the primaries. All loyal party men, whether Democrats or Republicans, unless for some very great and extraordinary cause, will naturally feel bound to support the respective candidates nominated by their parties. So far as we are aware, either one of the gentlemen named, Timanus or Preston, will make a capable and efficient Mayor. Naturally, we are more inclined towards the fortunes of the Republican party, and it becomes us to have a clear understanding of the situation as it confronts us. Many colored voters will vote for Mr. Timanus not from personal choice, or yet from the conviction that he sustains a sympathetic disposition towards the struggles and aspirations of our people. Such will vote for him as a matter of duty, and, because of two evils, he seems to be the lesser one. After all is said, it is extremely hard to furnish any reasonable grounds why colored voters should be over zealous and enthusiastic for a man whose past record forecasts not a single token of hope. We would not be misunderstood. Speaking in a general manner, Mr. Timanus gave the city of Baltimore a splendid and economical administration, during his previous term as Mayor. We have no criticism to make with respect to his general fitness for the place, and his high personal character. We had simply hoped that in addition to the necessary qualifications for such a high office, the party would have been able to select a good Republican, who, in addition to the possession of the requisite qualifications, would have combined with such qualifications a warm and sincere disposition to aid the colored race in its brave struggles towards becoming, in every way, more efficient citizens. Unfortunately, the present candidate's good disposition towards the race is seriously questioned. Knowing the situation as we do, we can hardly be disappointed in the event of the election of Mr. Timanus. His extreme popularity in the Republican party, as well as his standing among Independents, rests, largely, upon a vague but general feeling that he can be depended upon to do as little as possible for the Negroes. We do not even impugn a bad motive to him for assuming this position. There are not a few of our white Republican "friends" who advocate just such a policy as most conducive to the best interests of our people. By keeping the Negro in the background, they say the party is popularized, and it is made easy to get constant recruits from the Democratic party. We are at present concerned with the fact, and not with the motive behind the fact Aud, yet, in spite of all that we have said, we believe that it is the duty of every colored voter, in the present campaign, to heartily support Mr. Timanus and the Republican ticket. Mr. Timanus has not changed one whit, in our estimation, from what we thought of him previous to the primaries. But, it is no longer a question of personal choice of candidates, but one of the success of the Republican or Democratic parties. The attitude of the Democratic party on all questions affecting our status as citizens; such as segregation laws, disfranchising amendments, and general "jim crow" conditions, is too well known for any emphasis at present. Whatever may be the personal feeling of Mr. Timanus on any of these questions is a matter of small concern in the present discussion. He stands upon the platform of his party, and whether he is sympathetically disposed toward the Negro or not, he must stand by his party. There is not the least doubt in the world about the attitude of the Republican party with respect to these questions. However estimable and sympathetic a gentleman is Mr. Preston, he is more than likely disposed to stand by his party, and there is hardly a man outside of the insane asylum who is in doubt with respect to the attitude of the Democratic party concerning Disfranchisement and Jim Crowism. The situation seems to us very clear. Equally clear is the duty which such a situation renders imperative. We could heartily wish it were otherwise. Would Not Vote For]Loans at Coming Election With the Race Segregation Ordinance as law for Baltimore City it should be the unalterable determination of every colored voter to vote against the Sewerage and paving Loans for the following reasons: 1. If colored voters go about Baltimore City now and observe carefully, they will see that the Sewerage improvements thus far are being worked and utilized principally for the benefit of only one race. With the Segregation Ordinance as law in addition to this already flagrant injustice, it is obvious that the colored section of the city will remain without sewerage improvements. And what about paving the streets and avenues in the colored sections of the city when the Race Segregation Ordinance becomes law. 2. The tax per capita will be levied upon all tax payers without discrimination irrespective of color, but why should the colored tax payers vote for these loans and saddle themselves for these improvements only to bear the burden and be deprived of the benefits? Neglect of the colored sections of the city under the new race law will be one of the chief evils of that law. Segregation self-imposed might be a desirable thing, but when inforced by inquitious laws for the specific purpose of keeping down and belittling colored people shows the lack of the true principals of Christian Brotherhood and the existence of that widespread and deepseated race hate which often manifests itself as the dark spot upon American Civilization. The eagerness and tenacity with which the champions of the nefarious Race Ordinance redoubled their efforts even after their pet product was declared inapplicable by the court shows that black spirit of its designers. When the Race Segregation Ordinance is thrown out of the court again, it would be a blessing for Baltimore if its designer will commit suicide for their repeated failure. 3. Some might argue that as the Segregation Ordinance proposes a concentration of all the colored people, certain wards will have a majority of colored voters and hence more colored councilmen; but the honor of a few colored councilmen does not compensate for the disgrace and injustice of the Segregation Ordinance. And other nefarious meaus may be devised to wrench the honor from wards in which there is a majority of colored votes and thwart the hopes and expectation of colored aspirats. Therefore as a rebuke every colored voter should march to the polls with an avowed determination to show his disapproval of the race segregation Ordinance by defeating all the loans for improvements of which he will be compelled to bear his share of the burden but he deprived of the benefits. Let the improvements remain until we have a better class of men in power. We hope every colored pastor who has the interest in view will call the attention of the voters of his parrish to this important point. D. Newton E. Campbell, M.D Local Talent Not Appreciated Do Baltimoreans appreciate home talent? This is a serious question and should be looked at very carefully. It is sad to say in too many instances they do not, but When some one comes from a distance, no matter how meagre the talent, so that they have the name, they draw a crowd to see and hear them. One of the finest entertainments given in this city for a long time was the concert and recitation given at Grace Presbyterian Church recently by Messers. Tunstall, Gross and Johnson. The singing of Mr. Tunstall was excellent and the readings of Mr. Gross were up to the standard of any we have heard for a long time. The playing of Mr. Herbert Y. Johnson is well known to Baltimoreans. Now why was the house not filled? It was not because the talent was not of the best, but simply because the people of Baltimore do not sufficiently approve their home talent to give them the support they properly deserve. It is to be hoped that the next time these gentlemen appear before a Baltimore public they will receive the encouragement they so richly deserve. Death of Mrs. Nancy Harris Death of Mrs. Nancy Harris Mrs. Nancy Harris, the beloved wife of Mr. Harrison Harris departed this life at her late home is Essex Va., on March 22nd. She is survived by her husband, two sons, R. Carter and G. Harris a daughter, Mrs. A. Jackson, of Pawtucket, R. I., and a sister, Mrs. I. Gassaway, of Govans. REV. W. A. C. HUGHES ROYALLY RECEIVED Sharp Street Congregation Shows Pleasure In Return of Popular Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, who has just been returned to the pastorate of the Sharp Street Memorial Church for the seventh successive year, was given a very flattering reception just before the opening of the services at the church last Sunday morning. When he arrived at the church he found an unusually large congregation awaiting him. Just as he was about to give out the opening hymn the choir started to sing "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow," the congregation rising and giving the pastor the Chautauqua salute. At the conclusion of the singing Mr. T. H. Ovelton stepped forward and on behalf of the choir presented Pastor Hughes a pair of gold cuff buttons, the gift of the members of the choir. The congregation then sang "Blessed Be the Tie that Binds." Dr. Hughes preached an unusually forceful sermon, taking for his text the thirteenth and fourteenth verses of the third chapter of Paul's Epistle to the Philippians: "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended; but this one thing I do, forgetting those things that are before." "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." The subject was regarded by many as an indication that Pastor Hughes was willing to entirely forget those differences which arraigned several of the influential members of the church against him, and was desirous of doing his full religious duty. The members of the church are preparing to give a big reception to Dr. Hughes on Easter Monday night. Mr. Samuel Owings. Was the First Colored Printer in This City. Samuel Owings, the first colored job printer in the city, died at his home, 2817 Simpson street, last Friday after a brief illness, aged 46 years. He started out in the printing business 30 years ago, and for many years the imprint: "Owings Print, 338 Tyson street," was a familiar thing on job printing matter. With the coming of other people in the business with more modern ideas, his business began to decline. Mr. Owings was an elder in the Grace Presbyterian Church. He is survived by a widow and several children. The funeral took place at Grace Church Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev. Reuben Parker. Interment was in Laurel Cemetery. Robert A. Elliott had charge of the funeral arrangements. Bride-to-be Entertained In honor of Miss Helen M. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. David L. Robinson, of 1115 Etting street, gave a small, charmingly arranged tea last Sunday evening in honor of their niece, Miss Helen F. Thomas and Mr. J. H. Murphy, Jr., whose marriage will take place during Easter week. The guests included Mr. Henry Thomas, Misses Julia and Mary Thomas, Mr. George Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Robinson, Mrs. Emma M. Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Roland Henson. To Change Meeting Place The United Baptist Ministers' meeting which has been holding its sessions weekly at the Union Baptist Church, Druid Hill avenue, will, beginning Monday, hereafter hold its sessions in the Macedonia Baptist Church, Saratoga and Vincent streets. The officers are Rev. J. H. Taylor, president; Rev. James Burley, vice president; Rev. P. C. Neal, treasurer, and Rev. David Bryan secretary. Mr. W, L. Wilson will render an organ solo in the program preceding the oratorio, "Seven Last Words of Christ," next Friday night. Tickets 25c. CHESTERTOWN NOTES. Chestertown, Md., April 6.—Julius C. Johnson, grand treasurer of the Odd Fellows; W. H. Jones_and Joseph D. Boston, all of Baltimore, were a few nights ago to conduct the institution of Unity Lodge. No. 6845. ATHELETIC NOTES. The First Year Class of the High School won the championship in basket ball for the season of 1910-11, with a percentage of 1000, having gone through the season without a defeat. This is indeed an enviable record, and classes for coming seasons may well try to emulate it. In a few days a pennant with a suitable inscription will be awarded the Freshman class for such excellent work. The standing of the teams at the at the close of the season is as follows: The Freshmen, first place; the Sophmore and Senior teams tied for second place; and the Midgets third. Oh you base ball. The indoor season for athletics is over, and now for that great national game. And do not leave out track and field sports, tennis, croquet and tramping. Out of these and a long list of other fascinating outdoor pastimes, no one—not even the laziest man—ought to be without a hobby of some kind to ride. Get yourself a hobby and ride it, or you may wake up some of these days and find that some disease has jumped on to you for a hobby. Look out for blind cattle around these darts. The Ladies' Gymnastium Class has taken up target practice and a few are able to hit the bull's eye very frequently. The largest number at one meeting for the whole season, was on hand last Saturday at the Y. M. C. A. to take the first lesson in shooting, and when they got through piling bullets into that target, the bull will not have any eye. They will later take up rowing, canoeing, tramping and tennis. Wake up some of you weaklings and follow the pace of these strenuous girl. Put on your sandals if you call you call yourself a roadster, and sharpen up your spikes if you think you can tread the cinder party. Along in May there will be held one of the biggest athletic meets ever held in this city. A marathon race will also be held then. EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES By Miss M. Edyth Cooper, Editor. Mrs. E. J. Truxon Asso. Ed. Address all contributions to Editor 1216 Druid Hill ave. or to this office The Sunday School Superintendent's Union held a mass meeting and Sunday School Rally at Ames Memorial Church on Sunday last. The main auditorium of the church was crowded with representatives of the various Methodist Episcopal Sunday schools. The address of welcome was delivered by Rev. D. D. Turpeau and Mr. James A. Harris, president of the Union, conducted the meeting. Among those on the program were: Mesdames Thomas, Kane, Sophia, Alexander, and Helen Cooper; Messrs. James F. Thomas, Robert Turner, A. A. Spriggs, Richard Johnson, Garrett Rawlings, W. T. Greenwood and Charles Nelson. Mr. Thomas P. P. Kelson was chorister and Miss F. O. Cummings, secretary. Assistant General Secretary I. Garland Penn was in the city on Sunday working up interest in the convention of Methodist Young People which meets here in July. The Mission Study Class of the Epworth League of the Whatcoat church held a meeting last Monday night. The following program was rendered: Recitation, Ode to Ethiopia, Miss Daisy Hosey; Paper, The Emotional side of the Colored race, Miss Inez Whittington; Recitation, The Colored Soldier, Miss Florence Henry; Recitation, Lias, Miss Mabel Pierce; Address by Miss Ida R.Cummings. The selections were interspersed with plantation melodies. Cocoa and cake were served and a social hour spent. S. S. Superintendents Organize S. S. Superintendents Organize At a meeting at the residence of Mr. George Sumner Whyte, 663 George street, last Friday night, The Sunday School Superintendents' Council of the Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Church was organized with a number of members. Another meeting will be held the last Friday in this month. Officers were elected as follows: G. Sumner Whyte, president; Herbert M. Frisby, vice president; Harry W. Hiner, secretary; Thaddeus Copeland, treasurer. MAYOR MAHOOL CLOSES PRINCESS Apostle For "Greater Baltimore" Closes Institution Paying $255 Week- Iv in Salaries. Mayor Mahool, who has shown lamentable weakness in dealing with questions affecting the Negro, closed up the Princess Theatre, because Mr. William H. Daly, a successful business man of the race wanted to run the theatre. He gave as his excuse for so doing that some of the white residents of the neigh had entered a protest. In a letter to the Afro-Americau Ledger, Mr. Daly writes: "When I came to Baltimore 27 years ago! found color hysteria sweeping over the city, but it was confined to a class of whites who could not stop or hinder the progress of an aspiring individual. It has now outgrown such proportions. It has entered the minds of our city officials, and His Honor J.Barry Mahool, Mayor of all the people, has joined with the enemy to stop the progress of aspiring young men and women. "On the 27th of March, I opened to the general public the Princess Theatre, and Mayor Mabool told me that as a protest had been sent in by sixty white persons that it was his intention to revoke my permit at once. After some discussion I was told to go on until last Saturday, April 1st, but that if after that date if I was found operating the theatre, he would order Mr. Scully, the collector of water rents and licenses, to revoke the permit and that he would back him up in doing so. I am sorry for such a setback. However, I am watching for an opportunity, and should it come my way, I stand ready to grasp it." Mr. Daly had 32 persons on his payroll last week, at salaries ranging from $2 ty $40, and totaling $255. Sunshine Circle Entertains The Sunshine Circle of the Y. W C.A., gave an entertainment on last Thursday, at Israel Baptist Church No. 2, Presstman, and Vincent Streets, the proceeds of which was for the benefit of the Book Rally of the pastor, Rev. D. Bryant. A fine program was rendered, under the direction of Mrs. Eliza Lively, chairman of the Circle. The sum of $17.00 was realized from this effort Miss Inetta Gaskins, Secretary. Baptists Raise Money Total.....$73.32 Rev. Junius Gray is chairman of the board; Rev. P. C. Neal secretary, and Rev. S. S. Crockett treasurer. Mr. Downes Entertains. Mr. Robert B. Downes gave a dinner Monday evening at his residence, Harrison Apartment, in the honor of Miss Aunie M. Arthur, who just arrived from Lumberton, N.C. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. W. Chargo, Mrs. Amanda Dixon, Misses Mildred Hamilton, Louise Howard, Marcella Palmer and Neoma Mitchell of North Carolina; Clara P. Simmons of New York; Messers, Bernard L. Tankard, William H. Hall, Robt. Shorts, Nelson Lloyd, Thomas Burgreo, Ernest Sorrell, M. A. Sorrell, Samuel Keelin, Horace Palmer, Charles and H. Arthurs of New York. Mr. Albert A. Spriggs is the tenor-soloist in "Seven Last Words of Christ" to be rendered at Trinity next Friday night. Madame Edith Smith Gibson will be the soprano soloist. STORER COLLEGE WINS OVER MORGAN In Inter-College Declamatory Contest Baltimore School Comes Out Second Best. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Harpers Ferry, W. Va., April 2.—In the intercollegiate declamatory contest between Morgan College, Baltimore, and Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., the latter school won the laurels. Two ladies and two gentlemen representing each school contested for the prizes. A first and second prize were offered the young ladies and a first and second prize were offered the young men. Those representing Storer, and their subjects, were: Mary F. Parker, 1911, Cooksville, Md., "Mazeppa!" Hazel Dillard, 1912, Charleston, W. Va., "The Soul of the Violin," Charles H. Palmer, 1912, Seaford, Del., "The Death Bed of Benedict Arnold," Layton J. Wheaton, 1911 New York City, "A Revolutionary Sermon." Those representing Morgan, and their parts were: parts, were. Miss Roberta E. Hawkins, "Hiawatha;" Miss Ida E. Rogers, "Venice;" Richard E. Johnson, "The Better Part;" Samuel P. Jones, "Work." The award was to the ladies: first prize, Miss Dillard, Storer; second prize, Miss Hawkins, Morgan; to gentlemen: first prize, Mr. Palmer, Storer; second prize, Mr. Wheaton, Storer. Ruled Off Because of Predjudice But Was Put (Staff Correspondence.) Ann Arbor, Mich., April 6.—Lapsley, colored sprinter, will be given place on the University of Michigan track team this year. He is given place on the track team, not because of his ability as an all-round athlete and his fitness for just the work, for the working of color prejudice came very nearly beating him out of it. He is given his place by reason of the fact that two Negro law students — seniors — interested themselves in his behalf and in behalf of justice, and saw to it that justice was After repeated trials for place on the track team, and Lapsley had outdistanced all his fellows, he was compelled to run against the captain of the team, a record-holder, who was likewise outdistanced. Fear of unpleasantness while the team is on the road, the inconvenience of having to provide separate hotel accommodations in some cities was given as good reason why Lapsley, a Negro, should not be given place on the team. Richard Hill, Jr., a senior law student, from Nashville, Tenn., with another law student, approached President Hutchins, who, with Dean Reed, discussed the matter freely with the aggressive champion of fair play. The faculty, President Hutchins declared, was powerless to act in the matter, since the division of athletics was under the direct control of the Board of Regents. The young men were referred to Mr. Bartleme, the head of the athletic department, whom President Hutchins declared was a fair and square man. When approached by the young men with reference to Lapsley's case, Mr. Bartleme expressed his intention to deal fairly in the matter, and expressed sympathy with the colored students of Ann Arbor, who often suffered from the narrow-mindedness and prejudice of the other students. He labored to have the young men understand just what they might expect, and stated that the reason Lapsley had not been placed on the team was more because of the conditions they would meet elsewhere than a recognition of the rights of prejudice at Ann Arbor. Mr. Hill and his companion left the conference with Mr. Bartleme with his promise that if Lapsley secured permission from Dean Reed to take part in athletics, which he had neglected to do, he would be placed on the team. Colored students at Ann Arbor are very much pleased with the result of the unsolicited action on the part of Mr. Hill and join more heartily in making im their racial hero. Mr. Hill was also elected recently as treasurer of the Jeffersonian Society. PASTOR SURPRISED. Easton, Md., April 6—Rev. C. H.Murray, presiding elder of the Hagerstown District, preached at Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday. A surprise reception was tendered Rev. S. H. Cooper, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, last Thursday night. Messrs. Wayman Johnson, Arthur Bailey and Elmer Augusta have gone to Pittsfield, Mass, where they have secured positions. Misses Nettie and Daisy Jenkins gave a reception in honor of their guest, Miss Nannie Holliday, of ambridge, Tuesday evening. Among those present were Misses Hattie Tilghman, Annie Blackwell, Hugh Pearson, William Sullivan, Walter Blackwell and Sarles Smith. Mr. Theodore Smith, one of the oldest residents of the city, died at his home here on Wednesday of last week. Mr. Robert Wilson, of Cambridge, paid The Cheer-up Orchestra made their first bow to the public at the Tabernacle Tuesday - evening. Angie Blackwell gave a five. o'clock tea in honor of Miss Nannie Blackwell, of Cambridge, last Saturday. Rev. C. L. Brown is carrying on a week's meeting at Bethel Church. GETTING READY FOR SUMMER. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Hagerstown, Md., April 6—Woman's Day exercises will be held this Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Mrs. F. S. Dennis gave a fine entertainment for the benefit of the church last Thursday night. Mr. Richard Steward was accidentally burned about the face and hands at the Security Cement Works last Friday. John H. Williams, the grocer, is having a large refrigerator built in his store. Mrs. Ida Scott and a host of young people surprised Rev. and Mrs. F. S. Dennis by storming the parsonage Saturday night, and bringing with them a load of good things. Leonard, the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sullivan, died here a few days ago. Miss Susie Berry, accompanied by her brother William, went to New York on Friday for the summer. Mr. Willie Lewis is home from Salisbury, visiting his aunt, Mrs. Louise Selby. Mr. Nathan Roxborough and Mr. Sylvester Martin went to Frankfort, Del, last week. Mr. Charles G. Purnell has returned to State College, Dover, Del, after being called home because of the death of his mother. Messrs. Norman Payne, Lockmore Purnell and David Allen left for Wilmington, Del, last Thursday. The Junior League of the M. E. Church gave an excellent mass concert last Wednesday night. Miss Ola Wilson has gone to Philadelphia, Pa. MEN'S DAY IS DENTON Denton, Md., April 6—Men's Day was observed at Bethel M. E. Church last Sunday. James H. Smith filled the pulpit in the morning. Isaac B. Thomas and Henry Betts in the afternoon, and Charles H. Lewis and J. Bailey at night. Charles B. Bailey was master of ceremonies. The ladies will have their inning on the fourth Sunday. An institute for the teachers of Caroline county was held here Friday. Addresses were delivered by Prof. G. H. C. Williams and Miss L. L. Kennard. Mr. William Green, of Baltimore, spent time here this week. several days here this week. Mrs. Charles Boston and children left here today for Baltimore, where they will MURDER AND SUICIDE. Port Deposit, April 6.—Rev. W. E.Hilton has gone to the session of his Conference, at Wilmington, Del. He was tendered a reception Monday night. Mr. Laurence Davis and his brother, both of Oxford, Pa., were the guests of Misses Bertha Taylor and Carrie Lewis last week. Mr. James Randall is visiting relatives and friends here. Mr. William Brown, of Baltimore, was a visitor, here last week. a visitor here is Mrs. Mrs. Emma Warfield was shot and killed by Joe Green, who had been paying attention to her for some time. Seeing that she had been fatally injured, Green then turned his revolver upon himself and ended his life. When the little son of the dead woman returned from school the horrible sight of the spend the summer. Miss Mary A. Bailey has gone to Atlantic City. Horner and Adams have added an additional room to their grocery store. Rev. Frank T. Johnson has gone to Philadelphia. Rev. J. G. Beyant was a visitor to Southern Maryland this week. POCOMOKE ITEMS. Poconnoke ity, April 6.-Mrs. Hester Costen is in Philadelphia attending the session of the Delaware Conference. Mrs. Henrietta Gunby has opened a grocery store on Bank street. Rev. J. S. Collins preached at the A. M. E. Church Sunday morning, and Rev. S. T. Drummond at night. Clarence Winslow, who was taken suddenly ill last Saturday, is in an improved condition. Mr. and Mrs. Peter N. Williams, of 613 Cornell street, spent last week in Washington. Has the Utmost Faith In Dr. Washington, Continued from 1st page nection, and speak as an American citizen, regardless of color. I have known Dr. Washington for a number of years and I have studied him at home, in the schoolroom, and out in the public. He is truly a representative man. Whatever he says about the case is the way it was. "You see the newspapers of this country have had so much to say about the Negro, and have printed him as a criminal, hence what mut be the feeling of many white people when they see a Negro? If they see him in a building occupied by white people, at once they say here is there to steal, or something else, hence they are ready to cry out "Stop thief! Stop thief." "Dr. Washington ranks with the great men of the age." When I had concluded the president made a few remarks, thanking me for the information, and assured me that he agreed with me and regretted that such things was so. He thought that the time wold yet come when there would be a change. I hope so. I shall not say more this week. I am in Chicago and will leave off writing until I come to see you again. You can reach me at 621 Eighth street, Louisville, Ky. In Memoriam. CARROLL—Departed this life suddenly, March 19th, 1911 at 5.15 P.M., Charles H. aged 72 years, the beloved father of Lillie M. Jackson. Father, how I greived to part with you, You were so kind and true, But, God, the Father judgeth best, Thou hast received thy heavenly rest. Rest on dear father, on that dear land. Thou shalt be one of the blessed Band. His devoted daughter, Lillie M. Carroll-Jackson WILSON—In loving remembrance of our dear son, John Wesley Wilson who departed this life one year ago Apail 3rd, 1910. In my visions I sit alone Seeing you as of old. Calling mother as you enter our home. But now without you, the world is sad and dreary and cold By his mother and father. In loving memory of Mrs. Sarah Washington, who departed this life March 22nd, 1906. You are not forgotten mother dear, Nor will you ever be. As long and life and memory last We will always think of thee. You suffered much, you murmured not. We watched you day by day, Until at last with broken hearts. We saw you pass away, From daughter, Mrs. Shaffer From niece, Mrs Jackson Garnet In loving remembrance of my dear husband John W. Wilson, who departed this life one year ago, April 3rd, 1910. Dear husband how we miss thee No tongue on earth can tell. You did your best for everyone And everywhere true friends you won. But God in His wisdom called you home, So let me say "His will be done" His devoted wife, Mrs. Maria E. Wilson. CARD OF THANKS To the many kind friends who so kindly remembered us in the sad hour of our bereavement of our darling daughter, Agnes. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Williams. In sad but loving remembrance of Agnes E. Williams, who departed this life, March 20th, 1911. Give not that life unfettered left Its home of earthly clay; No more to smile on us bereft Ol its presence day by day. Nor let thy heart with sadness fill While Agnes sings with glee. That God sees fit to do his will As silence reigned supreme. A soul released, crossed the beyond To guide us with its gleam. Then lift your heads, wipe your weeping eyes Forgetting that she is gone. For in heaven alone her star doth rise To lead us on and on By her uncle, Geo. W. Williams Spray, N. C. A Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Diggs wish to thank their many friends for their kind remembrance during the hours of their bereavement upon the death of their late son, Robert Diggs. R.H.BUTLER Says let him send you a machine on trial. The bestest Sewing Machine R.H.BUTLER Says let him send you a machine on trial. The honest Sewing Machine Man. This year the prices and payments will suit you. Guarantees every article if not so. See us first. We correct all mistakes free of charge. Also repairing Graphophones. Call 2431M Mt.Ver non. Address A False Inference There appeared in the Baltimore News of Thursday, the 16th ult., an article in reference to the widening of Belair Road, in which it is stated that the work has been retarded because of a provision of the law which prevents the opening of a street through Baltimore cemetery. This statement is calculated to convey the inference that this does not apply to Laurel cemetery. This is a mistake. The same law which applies to the Baltimore cemetery also applies to Laurel cemetery. As a matter of fact it is only contemplated to take quite a narrow strip of Laurel cemetery where it binds on the Belair road, and holders of lots in this strip have assented to this improvement. D. N. EMORY, ad For Laurel Cemetery. Mrs. P. W. Wotham, will address the 5 o'clock service of the C. Y. W. C. A. Sunday, April the 9th, good Music. all invited Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres. Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. Y. M. C. A. Presents L. E. Toomey and Troubadours, Grace Presbyterian Church Sunday at 4.30 P. M, Splendid program. Public Invited. NOTICE Special Program for the Oak St. Church A. C. E. League, on Sunday April 9th, 7.30 A.M. Mesdames H. E. Frey and M. F. Bonds will address the Leaguers on "The Moral and Religious Status of the young people." Papers will be read by Miss Estelle Boddy of Central Avenue, and Mr. D. B. Jones, of Leadenhall Street Baptist Church. Thomas Wilson, President Essie Hall, Secretary. Rev. C. E. Herbert, Pastor 100 Girls will wave palms to His Praise at the GIRL'S DAY SERVICES At Handy A. M. E. Chapel on Palm Sunday, April 9th, 1911 at 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. Under the auspices of the 5000 Penny Circle A cordial invitation is extended to the girls of nearby Churches. Mrs. Maggie Tucker, Mrs. Lula Freeland, Mrs. Laura Burgess, Mrs. M. Thompson, president; Miss E. M. Wilson, Secretary; Mrs' T. Pratt, V. Pres; Mrs. Carroll, Treasurer, Mrs. C. M. Gwynn acting, Pastor SPECIAL EASTER PROGRAM By the Junior Choir of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Sunday Evening, April 16, 1911 at 8 P. M. The Program will consist of solos, duets and choruses Miss Viola Frisby, Soprano Mrs. Cora Roberts Alto Mr. John Murray ) Tenor Mr. Wm. W. Hackett) Mr. Nimrod Downs, Basso The public is cordially invited to attend. Silver offering at the door Mr. Chas, Henry, Director Mr. Thos. Mitchell, Organist Rev. John W. Norris, pastor. AMUSEMENTS. 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 famous Metropolitan orchestra. Cards of admission 25 Cts. Refreshments on sale. Bring out your straw hats and Lawn dresses for the GRAND LAWN FETE To be held at Asbury M. E. Church, April 24th to 28th, under the auspices of Peck's Chapter, No. 3793, E. L. Social-Department. A prize will be given to the boy or girl selling the highest number of tickets, over 75. Tickets, 5 cents. Special attractions each evening Miss C. M. Jones, President, Mr. Daniel Pindell, Secretary, Rev. C. G. Cummings, Pastor. 1t Given by Madam Helen Cooper for the benefit of the Day Nursery Association at Madison St. Presbyterian Church, Monday evening, April 10th, 1911. Admission 15 Cents Mrs. C. Anderson, Pres. Miss G. Smith, Secretary. Refreshments on Sale There will be a Grand NOVELTY BAZAAR.. For the Improvement Fund of Macedonia Bapt. Church, corner Saratoga and Vincent streets commeneing. Thursday, March 30th und ending, Friday evening, April 21st, 1911. Special Literary program each evening. Season Ticket, 25 Cents Mrs. D. G Mack, Manageress Mme. Rosa Bias, Pianist Dr. D. G. Mack, Pastor MINISTERS' CONCERT At Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church, Thursday April 13, 1911. Tickets 10 Cents Don't forget the date of "Seven Last Words of Christ," at Trinity — Friday, April 14th, Good Friday night. LOST—A Brindle Bull Dog. Ears cropped. Fancy collar. A liberal reward if returned to Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6 P. M., Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor or a Stranger. Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, President. The Baltimore Annual Conference will convene in this church on April 26th, 1911. EASTER SUNDAY 11 A.M., Easter Sermon by the Pastor. 8 P. M., The Junior Choir will render a choice program. Selections, solos, duetts and quartettes. Silver offering at the door. TRINITY A. M. E, CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D: D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Bishop. J. Coppin. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School session. 3 P. M., Sermon by Rev. C. G. Cummings, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church. Asbury Choir and congregation will be present. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor to the Merciful Circle of King's Daughters. Distribution of palm at each service. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Miss Annie L. Martin, Pres. A. C. E. PAYNE .MEM A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun St. Rev. P. W. Worthham, Pastor 11 A. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor. Distribution of palm. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.00 Allen C. E. League. 7.45 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor and Holy Communion. Strangers always welcome. Andrew Gassaway, Supt. T. Andrew Moore, Pres. A.C.E. L WAYMAN MEM. A.M.E. CHURCH Rev. David Johnson, Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "The Triumph of Zion's King", 3 P. M., Sunday Scoot. 8. P. M., The Pastor will preach the annual sermon to the Golden Link Lodge, K. of P., subject "Am I My Brother's Keeper." All Pythian Lodges are requested to be present. Palm will be distributed at each service. All welcome. P. S.—To reach the church transfer to Columbia avenue car, get off at Bayard or Carey Street and Columbia avenue, walk one block South to Carroll street. Edw. Sorrell, Supt. An Illustrated Lecture of Afries by Rev. Ernest Lyon, on Tuesday night, April 11th, Admission 10 Cents. Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton, Pastor. 11 A. M., The Pastor will preach Subject: "The Triumphant Being Extolled." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.45 P. M., The Allen C. E. League 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor, Good Friday, Special Services will begin at 3 P. M. sharp. All are welcome. I. F. Waters, Supt. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 A. M., Palm Sunday Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, Girl's Day, H. W. Ebb, Supt. 6.00 P. M., A. C. E. League, Joseph Holmes, president. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D., Pastor 11 A. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "And all the people were moved at the approach of the Visiting King." 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. Special Biblical Instructions and select music. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor subject: "Following Christ afar off" SHILOH A. M, E. CHURCH Waverly Rev. Jas. A. Briscoe, Pastor Boy's Day, 11 A. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor to the Boys. 3 P. M., Baddress by Prof. Woodhouse. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by a boy preacher. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Women's Day and Palm Sunday. Sprig of Palm for all who attend 11 A. M., Preaching by Mrs. Mary Harris. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Rev. Acquilla Brooks will preach to the Band Societies. 4.30 P. M., League Service. Women's Day in the League. Hear them. 8.00 P. M., Big Platform Meeting. Prominent speakers. Rosa A. Martin Manager Howard D. Brent, Supt. Wm. H. Butler, Pres. League. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 7.00 P. M., Brotherhood Meeting 8 P.M., Sermon ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Pastor 9.30 A. M., Bible Class. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. R. E. Jones, D.D., of New Orleans, La. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Reception of Probation ers into the church. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor, 3 P. M., Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Dr. M. C. B. Mason, Secretary of the Freedman's Aid Society, will be present and assist. Dr. Mason will address the Epworth League at 5 o'clock 8 P. M., Annual Sermon by the Pastor to the Heroines of Jericho, who will turn out in full regalia. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10.00 A. M., Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., EpworthLeague. 8 P. M., Sermon by Stranger Mr. S. S. Oliver, Sunt 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 Special program. Address by Dr. I. Garland Penn. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by John M. Barnes. 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, "Good News." Distribution of palm. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev, C. C. Jacobs. Monday, April 10, 8 P. M., Grand Pastoral Reception. Come and See. W. C. Tongue Supt. Miss Edyth Cooper, Pres. E. L. George and Ogston Sts. F. R. Williams, D. D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Special sermon by Pastor. Baptizing. Special palm service 7.80 P. M., Topical Sermon and Musical program by the young choir. Palm distributed all day. Sunday School 9.30 A. M., and 2.30 P. M. Excellent program. GRACE PRESBYTE'IAN CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edw. Williams, Minister, Residence: 623 W. Lanvale Street, 11 A.M., "The Triumphant Entry" "The Palms" and other music-Choir 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 8 P. M., "The way to victory." 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 Rev. Moore 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., Christian Endeavor. 8 P. M., Rev. Dr. C. W. Morsell T. H. McGowan, Supt. J. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. 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. G. Ralph, W.C. Mrs. A. C. Scott, V. C. Miss Sarah Jackson, Asst. Sec'y. L. S. Henry, Secretary Mrs. Rebecca James, Treasurer. NOTICE Special sermon preached to the Brotherhood and Pink Carnation Social of St. Paul'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. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. 4t-22 WELL FORTIFIED SAVINGS BANK Corporation Founded by John Mitchell, Jr., and Chartered Under the Laws of Virginia One of the Most Successful Among Afro-Americans—Who the Directors Arc. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Richmond, Va.—That the Virginia Afro-American is making remarkable progress in the realm of commerce is concretely evidenced in this city by a financial institution known as the Mechanics' Savings bank. To the pessimist it demonstrates the colored man's ability to become a financier along the most modern and conservative lines as well as the producer of an atmosphere which is a stimulus to thousands of Afro-Americans, from the rural districts to the boy operating an elevator in a skyscraper. The founder of the bank is one of the most unique characters claiming the attention of the American public today. The name of John Mitchell, Jr., is synonymous of the ideals which make for the intelligent and fearless American journalist of the first rank—the American whose life vitalizes every activity of the human family for the conservation of its religious, civic, social, economic and educational forces. On Nov. 20, 1901, this bank was given its charter of incorporation, being capitalized at $25,000. The board of directors was composed of the following men: John Mitchell, Jr., William A. Hankins, Thomas M. Crump, John R. Chiles, R. W. Whiting, E. R. Jefferson, D. J. Chavers, W. F. Graham, Thomas Smith, J. T. Taylor, L. J. Carter, E. A. Washington, B. P. Vandervall, William Custalo, J. C. Farley and H. F. Jonathan. These men are among the highest type of Afro-Americans. Their keen business acumen was shown in their beginning business in a basement with three rooms on North Third street. Jan. 1, 1902. Sixteen thousand six hundred dollars of the capital stock was at once paid by the above-named representative business men before they began business, which afforded the necessary banking appurtenances. The people had implicit confidence in the men promoting the bank, and the other stock was subsequently sold readily. The first week's deposits amounted to $,000, and because of adhering to the laws governing banks the holdings and real estate had increased to $90,000 and total deposits to the amount of $2,702,230.76 for the business done for the eight years ending the year of 1909. Imbued with a conservative banking spirit, President Mitchell, after showing the directors the peculiar exigencies of the bank requiring larger quarters, was given authority to recommend such to the stockholders, and the capital stock was increased to $100,000 at the annual meeting in 1900. By June 27 the same year the Afro-American people had one of the finest banks in the south. This building is four stories. BANKER JOHN MITCHELL, JR. of white waterproof bricks with granite trimming. The columns on either side of the door, twenty inches in diameter, are of pink marble. Emblazoned with large raised letters with burnished gold leaf over the door is the name of the bank, which makes a magnificent exterior. The interior of the banking department especially has a classic effect. The cellings are frescoed; the floor is of expensive tiling; the bank fixtures are of verde antique imported Italian marble and, combined with the mahogany, bronze and brass, give a beautiful effect. The ladies' room is superbly arranged. The president's office is in keeping with that of the best appointed banks in the country. The directors' room has its long mahogany table and chairs for the sixteen directors. Over the vault will be found the reception room, with its artistic design. The loving cup presented to President Mitchell, a lovely creation, is in this department, mounted on a white marble pedestal. This affords sufficient vantage for the viewing of every department of the bank, and when the chandellers with their many electric bulbs flood the interior with their rays a scene is presented which is uplifting. The vault is among the best found in the country, and the door alone weighs five tons. It is one of the latest designs from one of the oldest companies in the country. Another significant feature of the building is its magnificent roof garden, which has a tile floor and is undoubtedly the finest roof garden for the race in the country. The building has all the appurtenances peculiar to skyscrapers, and the elevator takes one to floors occupied by professional and business men. This bank is thorough in all of its departments, and its methods are similar to the very best banks, not lacking in any detail. Mr. Mitchell enjoys the distinction of being a member of the wealthiest American organization, the American Bankers' association, and his bank is affiliated with the strongest banks MECHANICS' SAVING BANK. in the world. The building cost about $100,000, and there is no mortgage against it. The present officers and board of directors are: President, John Mitchell, Jr., journalist, printer and banker; vice president, H. F. Jonathan, wholesale fish, oyster and game dealer, cashier, Thomas H. Wyatt, president Young Men's Business association; Thomas M. Crump, secretary, also secretary-manager Southern Aid society; E. R. Jefferson, physician and surgeon; D. J. Chavers, retired superintendent; J. T. Taylor, secretary-manager Richmond Beneficial company; J. R. Chiles, investor; R. V. Whiting, brick contractor; A. D. Price, president Southern Aid society, funeral director and liverman; P. B. Ramsey, dentist; H. L. Jackson, merchant. LEAGUE'S UNWISE COURSE. Anti-Salooners Deserve Defeat if Race Question Is Made Issue. The Norfolk (Va.) Journal and Guide in warning the Anti-saloon league of the danger in making the race question an issue in its political campaign in Virginia says: Any party or faction which would inject the race issue in politics under existing conditions represents the vilest demagogy that can emanate from polluted politics. If the anti-saloon people are not morally strong enough to win on their moral issue, if they cannot win without resorting to the expediency of inflaming the passions of men by fanning the flames of race prejudice, their cause is not worthy of victory and deserves to be defeated. UNDISCOVERED TALENTS. Road to Success Lies In Ability to Choose Right Occupation. Latent or undiscovered ability is a handicap to any man, young or old, says the Indianapolis (Ind.) Recorder. When you fail to recognize your strong point because you were not educated to do so you become a loser. Study yourself and the things you like to do, to see, to read about and to know about. The chances are that you will not be long in deciding just what talents you possess and what you ought to do to develop them. You will find success lying in that direction, and it depends upon what you select as a permanent job just how you should define the word lying. Busy Life of Mrs. Minnie Scott. Members of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs will be glad to know that the national organizer, Mrs. Minnie Scott, is meeting with great success in her work for that department of the association. Mrs. Scott is also the president of the Indiana State Federation of Women's Clubs. She is planning to hold meetings in the interest of both organizations some time in April or May in South Bend and Marian, Ind. Clubwomen to Meet In Bellefonte. The annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will be held at Bellefonte, Pa., beginning Aug. 10. Notice has been given to all clubs belonging to the federation to elect their delegates to the convention during the month of April. Mrs. Rebecca Adridge is the president of the state federation. Brooklynites Honor Mrs. M. L. Walker. The reception given in honor of Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, president of the St. Luke's Savings bank, Richmond, Va., by the various councils of the Order of St. Luke in Brooklyn the last week in March was a flattering compliment to that distinguished lady's worth and ability as a leader in her line of work for racial uplift. President Taft's Letter to Dr. Booker T. Washington Expressing Confidence In Him. COPRIGHT BY VANDERWEID, N.Y. welcome, best if these students in any way suffered your good fortune for good in the abolition of rule of the most difficult problems before us. Sweet you to success that your friends are steadily by your in every trial and that Jesus received to witness myself as one. Dr. Borden J. Washington Hotel Manhattan New York City THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 21, 1911. My dear Dr. Borden Washington, I am greatly distressed at your misfortune and Shadies write you of my forgiveness, My hope that you will bear acorns from the sorrows suffered by humanity in rescuations, need of my confidence in you, in your wisdom and morality of character and in your highest virtues of your love and all the people of this country. It would be a shame. Upon the occasion of the recent assault upon Dr. Booker T. Washington in New York city by a man who accused him of being a "peeping Tom" a number of prominent men hastened to assure the noted negro educator of their implicit faith in his protestations of innocence. President Taft took occasion to pen a letter in which he declared that it would be "a nation's loss" if the incident unfurred Washington's great powers for good and added that he was proud to subscribe himself as "friend." The letter is reproduced herewith. THE WOMEN'S HOLIDAYS Sissieretta Jones, (The Original Black Patti.) A classic stage attraction, but one which appears each season new as the newest in its added features, is the Black Patti Musical Comedy Company, which presents this year "A Trip to Africa," a musical comedy in three acts, prepared by John Larkins. At the Holliday Street Theatre all next week. The show scintillates with bright comedy gem, and is alive with musical and novelty features. Ma- dame Sissieretta Jones, the original Black Patti, the musical star of this attraction, is a singer than whom none of her race, and few of any race can claim a higher niche in the hall of fame as singers. She is at her best this year and surrounded by a sprightly troupe of singers, dancers and comedians. On arranging for the presentation of "A Trip to Africa" due deference was paid to the question of balance. The comedy will contain full measure of music, laughter and dancing, and half a score of novel features new to the Black Patti show, and, for the most part new to the stage. The show this season is better than ever before, the musical num- 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 CANNOT BE EXCELLED WRITE, PHONE OR CALL T. G. MARSHALL, DEALER IN Groceries & Provisions, Butter, Eggs ...and Poultry... 535 Dolphin St. Balitmore, Md bers as they deal with the chorus, are all new, and are fine examples of the brightest and best in humorous and sentimental music. Madame Jones will sing two songs in the second act. In the third act she will appear as the "Princess Lulu" and also sing with the sextette which will give selections from the grand opera Lucia de Lammermoor. Memoriam. In sad but loving remembrance of my husband, Levi White, who departed this life five years March 31, 1911. I never can forget the night when thee from my side went, but contented this I know we will meet again on that blissful shore. By his loving wife, A. A Estella White, and daughter, Tatena N. White. Dentistry Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed. For Twenty Years: Plate Work $5.00 Fillings 50 cents, Gold, $1.00 Crown and Bridge Work $3 to $5.00 All work done by Small Payments. —EASY TERMS— EXAMINATION FREE 118 W. LEXINGTON St. Tuskegee Institute SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS Four Weeks: June 19th to July 14th, 1911 Courses: Methods: Primary and Advanced Literary Subjects: Elementary and Advances. Industries, including Manual Training, Cooking, Sewing Basket- ry, etc. Agriculture: Preparator for teach- ing in Public Schools. Community Work for Teachers, Other features by special arrange- ment Booker T. Washington, Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. POINDEXTER FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. LITTLE DUTIES. If you are ever tempted to feel discontented because your work in life seems of very little importance, remember that on little things well done many a greater work depends for usefulness. The man who builds a lighthouse does a great work, but it would be of very little use if the men who keep the lamp burning neglected their duty. FARM ORCHARD AND GARDEN BY F.E.TRIGG CENTRAL POINT ROGUE RIVER VALLEY OREGON CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. GOOD SEED. As the springtime with its sowing and planting is again with us it is well as in the years gone to take stock of the kind of small grain and corn which is to be used in the production of the new crop. If one does not have plump, well filled small grain seed of his own raising it can be got at a reasonable price from neighbor or seedsman. Care should be taken that such seed is well cleaned and free from noxious weed seeds. The extra quality which a few cents a bushel will secure is more than made up in the better stand and more vigorous growth which will be obtained. The earth bed in which this seed is put should not be given scrub preparation, but should be made fine and mellow and the seed drilled in to an even depth. In the case of the seed corn a careful individual car test should be made. A farmer of good sense and eyesight who has had experience in the matter can without doubt tell whether a given kernel of corn will germinate in a majority of cases by cutting through the chit, or germ, with a jackknife; but, since the kernels on one side of an car may be good and on the other bad, the testing box method is a good deal safer. There are a number of inexpensive ready made testers on the market which are very conveniently equipped, but a homemade tester consisting of a shallow box about 2 by 3 feet and four or five inches deep and three pieces of muslin exceeding the dimensions of the box by about eight inches will answer the purpose nicely. About three inches of sawdust or earth should be put in the box, leveled off and fitted down. Over this should be spread one of the pieces of muslin, previously marked off in two and a half inch squares and numbered consecutively, beginning at one corner. The edges of this should be tacked to the inside of the box so as to keep it in place. Six kernels of corn—three from each side—from car No. 1; then should be placed in square No. 1; the same number from car No. 2 in square No. 2, and so on until six kernels each have been taken from as many cars as there are squares on the cloth. When this has been completed the second cloth should then be placed over the one bearing the seed and on this the third, the edges of which should extend well over the sides of the box. On this should be carefully spread about two inches more of sawdust or earth. The testing box should be kept in a room having a temperature of from 65 to 75 degrees, and if the filer was not moist when put in the box it should be watered. Seven or eight days will tell the story, when the good kernels will show vigorous sprouts. The upper cloth, bearing the earth or sawdust, should be carefully removed so as not to disturb the second cloth covering the seed. This should then be removed. By comparing the ears with the corresponding kernels on the key numbered squares the worth of a given ear for seed will be determined. Any ears the kernels from which do not show five strong germinations out of six should be discarded entirely, while those showing one bad kernel out of six should be kept by themselves and not used at all unless there is a decided shortage of seed. Seed showing weak germination is worthless, and ears from which it is taken should not be used. The test may be repeated as many times as may be necessary, when all the approved ears should be put by themselves, shelled and the kernels sorted as to size and shape so as to give a uniform drop with the planter. Notwithstanding the fact that the past season seemed to be one especially favorable for the maturing of seed corn, complaints are coming from many quarters that the seed is very uneven in germinating quality; hence it would seem wise to use the testing box and take no chances. KIDS AND PIE. The utter lack of care or knowledge displayed by some mothers in the feeding of their infant children is little short of amazing. We came across a case the other day of a mother who was in the habit of taking her baby of two years to call at a home in which there were several children, whose delight it was to literally stuff the poor little baby with pie-"she liked it so." The mother calmly witnessed the performance, offering no objection and evidently seeing no connection between the sallow complexion and general pungy appearance of her baby and the things it was allowed to eat. A child's taste is not a sure guide, especially when care in its formation has not been exercised. If never allowed to have things which it should not eat the child will not form a taste for them. And this is the easiest and safest method to follow. If there is anything meaner than a balky horse we don't know what it is. The drinking of large quantities of cold water and deep breathing of fresh air is an excellent cold cure. Efficiency, which is being made the watchword of many large industrial enterprises, might be adopted by the tiller of the soil with equal profit. Great care should be exercised in looking after the health of all dairy cows, but especially those that supply milk for the babies and little folk, who, if in frail health, are especially susceptible to tuberculosis. It is a commentary on our present day civilization that the most sacred rite and institution we have—that of marriage—often furnishes the occasion for a type of vandalism and horseplay that would shame a Fiji islander or a Patagonian. A wise mother we know has prevented her little child from forming the candy habit by never allowing it to eat candy and so to acquire a taste for it. The necessary sweets are provided in other ways, and the child is encouraged to eat fruit, which is equally appetizing and much more wholesome. Hair balls, sometimes reaching a diameter of two or three inches, are now and then found in the stomachs of cattle. They are usually covered with a shell-like crust or coat and are without doubt the gradual accumulation of hair licked from their bodies by animals at the time of the spring shedding. A good idea of the size of the country is often obtained from reports covering the operation of a big railroad system for a year. The annual report of the Pennsylvania railway, recently published, shows that on the 4,004 miles of road belonging to the system there were hauled in 1910 441,019,033 tons of freight, while during the same interval there were carried 168,604,348 passengers. There seems to be a disposition on the part of the railroads in the central western states, where the two cent fare laws were adopted, to let the rate stand, for since the new rate became operative it has been found that passenger traffic has been enough larger to more than offset the loss resulting from the reduction. If practicable in the sparsely settled western states it would seem as if conditions were such as to justify the rate in many an eastern state. The world would probably be just as well off if a half or more of the dogs were put out of the way by some hurry up method, but now and then a valuable canine that one would really like to save gets a dose of poison. In such cases it is worth remembering that hot lard and milk will, if given at once, often induce vomiting, which will free the system of the drug. They also tend to act as an antidote for poisons having a corrosive effect. In the line of drug antidotes potassium bromide is excellent. It can be got at any drug store and may be given in a small quantity of water. Brazil has a rival to our Niagara falls, called Iguassu, which is very similar in appearance to Niagara, having a horseshoe bend on one side. The falls cover a distance of about two miles, with a final leap of 213 feet. The depth at the foot of the falls is more than a hundred fathoms and is believed by the natives to be bottomless. During the rainy season the volume of water taking these wild leaps is much greater than that of Niagara, while Iguassu surpasses Niagara further in the fact that it stands in a primal wilderness, undisturbed and unmarred by commercialism. Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont of New York is lending aid to a back to the land movement that is, to say the least, unique and interesting. She selected twenty young women from many applicants and has placed them on her farm, Brockholt, on Long Island. They dress in bloomers, broad brimmed hats and boys' shoes and are to do all the work on the place, including wood-chopping and caring for the horses. They are to be given thorough training in household duties, and when the time comes will take up plowing, planting and the raising of poultry. At the end of two months, if they like "farming," they will have an opportunity to purchase small tracts from their benefactress. This plan may work all right awhile, but the chances are that most of these girls will have a man around the premises before many moons. The 1010 crop records have been compiled, and they are interesting. California takes the honors from Minnesota in the production of barley, New York from Iowa in the production of hay, Iowa from Illinois in the raising of oats. The two leading states and the percentage of the total crop which they produced are as follows: Corn—Illinois, 13.3; Iowa, 11. Winter wheat—Kansas, 13.12; Indiana, 8. Spring wheat—Minnesota, 40.7; South Dakota, 20.2. Oats—Iowa, 10.1; Illinois, 15.1. Barley—California, 26.8; Minnesota, 16.6. Rye—Pennsylvania, 10.6; Michigan, 16.2. Buckwheat—New York, 41.8; Pennsylvania, 32.8. Flaxseed—North Dakota, 41.8; Minnesota, 25.1. Rice—Louisiana, 52.1. Texas, 35.7. Potatoes—New York, 18.4. Michigan, 10.4. Hay—New York, 10.4. Pennsylvania, 7.3. Tobacco—Kentucky, 10.4. North Carolina, 10.2. Cotton—Texas, 27.5; Georgia, 15.3. A mild winter certainly does make a difference in the size of a fellow's coal bill. There are only about 100,00 pounds of whalebone in the world, and all of this amount is owned by one man, who has control of the market in this product. The present is a good time to start the campaign against files by removing from the premises all filth and garbage piles, which are the breeding places of these disgusting and dangerous pests. In the interest of public health a more active campaign should be waged against the custom of grocers of displaying foodstuffs without protection from dust and files. An even greater menace to health are the fruit and candy stands to be found on the streets of all large towns and cities. A faucet often leaks not because the metal parts are played out, but because the patent valve packing, which is often made of poor stuff, is done for. We fixed just such a leak the other day by cutting a piece of cowhide as a substitute. It was cheap, and the dingus hasn't leaked a drop since. There are all too many girls who try to get a beautiful complexion by means of powders, washes and lotions when if they would take more exercise at the small end of a broom, sleep eight hours out of every twenty-four, breathe deeply and frequently pure, fresh air their color as well as complexion would take care of itself. One of the most striking instances of the tremendous power exerted by growing roots is to be seen at El Portal, the entrance to Yosemite valley, where a great sandstone bowler has been cleft from top to bottom by a live oak tree, which has reached a good size and seems to get along very well on its seemingly thin bill of fare. Daisy Cornucopia Pauline, a Holstein cow owned by a New York breeder, lately established a world's record for a week when she produced 33% pounds of butter in the seven day period. This exceeds the former record by two pounds. The new record holder is four years old and gives promise of winning other laurels before she is through. The observance of Arbor day by the children should be encouraged at school and at home as well. It will be most interesting to them to watch their trees grow, and they will come to have a regard and affection for them which will extend to trees in general. This is one of the best methods of spreading the gospel of forest conservation and will have its effect when the children have become men and women. Some otherwise honest people seem to think it perfectly legitimate to beat the railroad or any other large business corporation out of all they can and consider doing so a good joke. There are others who will profit by what they know to be the mistake of a merchant in quoting a price on goods who wouldn't for one minute think of taking that amount of cash out of his pocket. Still another class of people, employed by others, who would never be guilty of tapping the cash drawer, will leaf and steal time for which their employer is paying his good money. Queer codes of ethics these people have. After several years of seemingly futile effort to pass the White mountain Appalachian forest reservation bill, the chief objection against which has been that it was unconstitutional for the federal government to buy and hold as a private owner for forest reserve purposes land belonging to the several states, the bill was enacted into a law by the congress just closed. While it will accomplish the desired results, the law is so framed that it authorizes the government to purchase lands at the headwaters of navigable streams in the White mountains and Appalachian mountains "to prevent the erosion of soil and to preserve the hardwood forests" in the latter territory. The bill carries with it an appropriation of $12,000,000, which may be devoted to the objects named. The enactment of the measure into law is a most commendable step in the direction of needed conservation. If the prognostications of the bug men are correct there are considerable sections of the country which will in the course of two or three months be visited by the seventeen year locusts. While the locust is in the mind of many synonymous with the grasshopper, there is really very little resemblance between the two insects, the former being a transparent winged insect with broad head and stocky body of a greenish tinge closely resembling a large fly. On hatching the female locusts will be active during a period of five or six weeks. The chief damage done by them will be to young fruit trees, the young and tender twigs of which they will split in depositing their eggs. After these are deposited the mature insects will disappear into the ground for another seventeen years' sleep. It is predicted that the damage which will be done by the brood due in 1913 will be much more extensive than that of the present season's batch. J. C. Trigg SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson II.—Second Quarter, For April 9, 1911. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, 11 Kings vi, 8-17. Memory Verses, 15-17—Golden Text, Ps. xci, 11—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The beginning of this lesson chapter, the story of the iron that did swim (verse 6), carries me back full forty years to the days of my school-teaching in Halifax, N. S., when after telling this story at the opening services I have seen boys stay in at rest to read it again for themselves. We cannot help thinking of Him who is able to restore lost people, or, rather, save them, however far down they may be. The piece of tree which made the iron swim reminds us of the tree which made bitter waters to become sweet (Ex. xv, 25) and of Him who is the tree of life to all who come to Him, making us to be trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord that He may be glorified (Isn. lxi, 3). "The lesson of today opens to us the realities of the unseen and Elisha's beautiful faith in God and communion with Him. I am fascinated with the title "man of God," so often used of Elisha and of others, suggesting, as it does, one whom God owns for Himself and whose one desire is to live for Him, to please Him and to be His faithful messenger. In chapter iv, 9, it is "an holy man of God," and this is more full of significance, for not all men of God are as willing to be holy as they should be. The world, the desh and the devil are too much for any of us, but victory is possible (II for ii, 14: I John v, 4: Rev. xii, 11). The king of Syria did not take into account the God of Israel when he warred against Israel. Not many do even in the twentieth century. Even a great many preachers do not seem to know much about Him and still loss about a people called Israel, although God never wrought for any other nation as He has done and will set do for Israel (II Sam. 7, 23; Ps. exil. 20). The king of Syria was more than once surprised to find the king of Israel elude him and thought that there must be some traitor in the camp who gave away his plans. When one of his servants reminded him that there was a prophet in Israel who could tell what he said even in his bedchamber (verse 12) he foolishly thought that he could take him captive, not considering that if the prophet could save the king of Israel he could also save himself. Learning that the prophet was in Dothan, he sent thither horses and chariots, a great host, and compassed the city about. And now they had him sure. So they had some reason to think, leaving out the supernatural. The servant of Elisha seemed to think that the case was hopeless. But how grand the confidence of the prophet, "Fear not, for they that be with us are more than they that be with them" (verse 10). How like Paul's "If God be for us who can be against us?" (Rom. vii. 31) or David's "Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear (Ps. xvii. 2). How blessed and comforting the "fear nots" are from Gen. xv, 1, all the way through this heavenly book! How simple and confident the prayer of Elisha. "Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes that he may see!" How swift the answer, and be heheld the mountain full of horses and charlots of fire round about Elisha (verse 17). "The charlots of God are 20,000, many thousands of angels" (Ps. xxvii, 17). John saw more than a hundred millions of angels all worshiping the Lamb (Rev. v, 11, 12). These are some of the unseen realities. May they be real to us also. As the soldiers came to take him he asked the Lord to smite them with blindness, and He did so. Then he led them to the man whom they really wanted, the king of Israel, and prayed the Lord to open their eyes, and they found themselves in Samaria in his power. The king of Israel would fain have smitten them, but Elisha forbade him and told him to feed them and send them home (verse 22). So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel (verse 23, l. c.). Again we have a fulfillment of Deut. xxxii. 30, "How should one chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight?" A study of the many different ways in which God at different times has shown His power on behalf of His people would be most inspiring to a believer and possibly helpful to one who does not as not know the Lord. Take another instance from the next chapter, when the Lord made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of charlots and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host, so that they arose and fed, leaving their tents and horses and asses and everything in their camp and fled for their lives (vii, 67). It is still true that "the angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him and delivereth them" (Ps. xxxlv, 7). 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Jones, Grand Master of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons, is confined to his homewith an attack of heart trouble He was brought home last Saturday from the Mercy Hospital, where hehad undergone two weeks' treatment for the malady. His physicians expect that he will be able to be out within a week. Night Schools Close The public schools closed for the winter last Friday night. In several of the schools special closing exercises were held. At the Colored High School certificates were awarded to 150 students who had done successful work in various courses. The schools will reopen in October. Rev. Huckel Speaks Rev. Oliver Huckel, pastor of the Associate Reform Church, delivered an address on "Abraham Lincoln" before the pupils of the Colored High School last Friday morning. He cited numerous speeches and incidents in the life of the martyred President to show that he was a man of religious convictions. Pastors Are Well Received Rev. Dr. D. W. Shaw, who was returned to the pastorate of Centennial M. E. Church at the recent session of the Washington Conference, was tendered an ovation as he entered his pulpit last Sunday morning. Large congregations greeted him at each service. Rev. J. A. Holmes, who was sent back to Metropolitan M. E. Church was greeted by an overflowing congregation at the church last Sunday morning. This makes the fifteenth successive year that he has been sent to the church. Funeral of Mrs. Carter The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Carter, wife of Rev. L. A. Carter, who died at Winchester, Va., last Friday, was held at Metropolitan M. E. Church Monday afternoon. The services were in charge of Rev. J. A. Holmes, assisted by Revs. M. J. Naylor, S. R. Hughes, G. E. Curry and Joseph Wheeler. The pallbearers were Revs. C. G. Cummings, S. M. Beane, G. E. Curry, M. J. Naylor, W. A. C. Hughes and J. H. Jenkins. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. The deceased was born in this city 49 years ago. She was a member of Rose of Sharon Court of Nazarites and the Heroines of Jericho. Besides her husband several children survive. Prominent Woman to Lecture Miss Elizabeth Carter, of New Bedford, Mass., president of the National Association of Colored Women, will be the principal speaker at the quarterly rally of the Federation of Christian Women, at Sharp Street Memorial Church next Thursday night. Miss Carter is a teacher in the public schools of that city, and has quite a reputation as a speaker on the various questions of moment to women. She has spoken in various sections of the country. Following her address there will be an informal reception given in honor of the visitor. A collation will be served in the basement of the church. Mrs. Emma J. Truxon is the president of the Federation. Hobble Sisters Give A Tea The Seven Sisters Hobble Circle gave a Chocolate Tea on last Thursday evening, at 303 S. 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Barnett, Director Orchestral Accompaniment Mrs. Annie Nichols, Pianist Mr. Thad Copeland, Supt Rev.D.G Hill, Pastor Miss Rosa Tidings, Chairman. POSITIVELY SILVER OFFERING. "Believe Me" You will be dancing "Constantly" AT THE MATINEE DANCE by KERR'S ORCHESTRA Easter Monday Afternoon, April 17, 2 to 6,30 AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM Admission 20 Cents. "It's Worth While" The Seven Last Words of Christ A Sacred Cantata—Solos, Duetts, Choruses Music by Th. DuBois At Trinity A. M. E. Church, ...Sacred Easter Cantata... "Echoes from Calvary or The Empty Tomb" By Andrew W. Gassaway, in seven tableaux, with calcium light effect, at Payne Memorial A. M.E. Church, Patterson Ave. and Calhoun St. Sunday, April 16th, at 8 P. M. This beautiful cantata will be presented by the Senior Department of the Sunday School, accompanied by a chorus of fifty voices. Mr. Andrew W. Gassaway, Supt. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor. P. S. As this cantata is attended with much expuse, passively a SILVER OFFERING will be requested at the door. Gvien by the Great Southern Temple No. 30, Daughters of the I. B. P. O. Elks of the World, Easter Monday night, April 17th, 1911, at the Galilean Fishermen Hall. Prof. T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra. Dancing directress Sister Mamie Wilkerson. Supper and Refreshments served by Lady Elks. General Admission. 25 Cents. 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 tronbadours. Their reputation needs no comment. All are invited. Silver offering taken at the door 411 W. Biddle St. Columbus Gordon, president; C. H. Ennis, secretary. 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We bought a large quantity of these neat Eyeglass Chains way under price from a famous Providence maker, making this wonderful offer possible SCENSION A Beautiful Cantata. the Scripture. Music by the Dancer. be presented at Bethel A. M. E. Church. 50 VOICES 50 WATER SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 16th, 1911. for the auspices of the Sunday School. SOLOIS'T Miss Alice Sampson Mr. John Woodward Orchestral Accompaniment Schools, Pianist Mr. Thad Copeland, Supt Rev. D.G. Tidings, Chairman. POSITIVELY SILVER. Me Me” You will be dancing “Constance MATINEE DANCE by KERR’S ORCHESTER Monday Afternoon, April 17, 2 to 6 P.M. LILLEAN FISHERMEN’S AUDITORIUM 20 Cents. “It’s Worth Seven Last Words of Creature Cantata—Solos, Duetts, Chorus Music by Th. DuBois Trinity A. M. E. Church Linden Avenue and Biddle Street DAY APRIL 14th, 1911, at 8.00 a.m. Ms. Edith Gibson, soprano; Mr. Albert A. Spencer, Tunsta'l, Barytone; Mr. W. L. Wilson, Aud Gross, Directress. Rev. A. L. Gaines, ADMISSION 25 CENTS Cured Easter Cantata Gives from Calvary or The Empty Tomb. V. Gassaway, in seven tableaux, with calcium light. Memorial A. M.E. Church, Patterson Ave. and Cemetery. Sunday, April 16th, at 8 P.M. Cantata will be presented by the Senior Department, accompanied by a chorus of fifty voices. Rew W. Gassaway, Supt. Rev. P. W. Wortham Cantata is attended with much expense, pasitive, will be requested at the door. S’ BENEFIT.... The DANCE! Let JOY be UNRESTRAINED at the Great Southern Temple No. 30, Daughters of the World, Easter Monday night, April 17th, 1911, at 8 P.M. Prof. T. Henderson Kerr’s Orchestra. Dance Wilkerson. Supper and Refreshments served by the Central Admission, 25 CENTS Galilean Fishermen to the Front. . . of Board of Directors of the Joint Stock Assoc 30th, 1911, at 5:30 P. M. Rev. Robert T. will be present to assist. Address by Rev. worth Toomey will be present with his troubad needs no comment. All are invited. Silver offer W. 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Enni THE BLA Musical Come The best Colored Show ever The Laughing Success of the Season "A Trip to Africa" SISSIERETTA JONES The Original Black Fatti JOLLY JOHN LARKINS Author and Comedian MRS. ELIZABETH C. O. Mass., President of the N ored Women who ranks a plished and distinguished Street, Mem. E. Church, T at 8.00 o'clock, in the inten Refreshment Mrs. Susie E. Ross, Chr. Ex. Oom. Mrs. M. Miner, Chr. Ways and Mea Rev. W. A. C. EXTRA! THE FAMOUS J Under the supervision of Mr. L. E. will make their appearance at A. Carlton Streets, April 17th, East Miss Annie Russell, Secretary Rev. J. G. M. Come now and secure for home at PATAPSCO HEIGH walk from Patapsco Station, its pure water and high elev er been offered to our race, l size and location, on easy pa for yourself. For further in Brooks and Johnson, Bo ZIZABETH C. CARTER, of New President of the National Association men who ranks as one of the most distinguished of race, will spend m. E. Church, Thursday evening ock, in the interest of Federal Refreshments on Sale... Mrs. Chr. Ex. Oom. Mrs. Ways and Mears Mrs. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes. Pastor. THE FAMOUS JUVENILE TRANS Reservation of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey, the or appearance at Allen A. M. E. Church ests, April 17th, Easter Monday night. Secretary Mrs. Rosa A. Rev. J. G. Martin. Pastor New and secure for yourself and CAPSCO HEIGHTS, A. A. Co. Stapsco Station, P. B. & W. R. and high elevation. Nothing added to our race, lots from $50 u- sion, on easy paying terms. Ou- For further information, ad- d Johnson, Box 19, Hanover. E! No. Cash, $3.25 per week include one of the elegant new hous- 6 rooms, bath, hot and cold facing on new Boulevard. between 2.30 and 4.00 and see for your carfare. Arthur N. Rogers 310 St. P. 300 farms for sale $1,200 to $2,000 on eas- F. C. B. MRS. ELIZABETH C. CARTER, of New Bedford, Mass., President of the National Association of Colored Women who ranks as one os the most accomplished and distinguished of race, will speak at Sharp Street, Mem. E. Church, Thursday evening, April 13, at 8.00 o'clock, in the interest of Federation work. Refreshments on Sale..... Mrs. Susie E. Ross, Chr. Ex. Com. Mrs. Jennie Ross, Sec. Mrs. M. Miner, Chr. Ways and Mears Mrs. E. J. Truxon, Pres. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor. EXTRA! THE FAMOUS JUVENILE TROUBADOURS EXTRA! THE FAMOUS JUVENILE TROUBADOURS Under the supervision of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey, the noted instructor, will make their appearance at Allen A. M. E. Church, Lexington and Carlton Streets, April 17th, Easter Monday night. Admission 15 Cents Miss Annie Russell, Secretary Mrs. Rosa A. Martin, President Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor Come now and secure for yourself and your children a home at PATAPSCO HEIGHTS, A. A. County 5 minutes walk from Patapsco Station, P. B. & W. R. R. Noted for its pure water and high elevation. Nothing like it has ever been offered to our race, lots from $50 up, according to size and location, on easy paying terms. Come and see for yourself. For further information, address Brooks and Johnson, Box 19, Hanover, Md. 4-8 Look, $50.00 Cash, $3.25 p ses pays for one of the elec Washington, 6 rooms, bath lot 36 x175ft. facing on new Come out Sunday between 2.30 and 4 Dixson Park, 5 cent carfare. Arthur St. Paul 350S-y. 30 farms for sale $1. Look, $50.00 Cash, $3.25 per week including all expenses pays for one of the elegant new houses at Mount Washington, 6 rooms, bath, hot and cold water, size of lot 36 x175ft. facing on new Boulevard. Come out Sunday between 2.30 and 4.00 and see for yourself. Get off car at Dixson Park, 5 cent carfare. Arthur N. Rogers $10 St. Paul street. Phone St. Paul 3569-y. 30 farms for sale $1,200 to $2,000 on easy terms. 4-8-15 Knigts Of Pythias Band & Orchestra John T. Maxfield, Leader, 9 S. 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Gantt Holt, of Anne Arundel county, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. William Whittington, of 519 Bloom street, this week. Rev. W.I. Johnson of Woodbourne avenue, Govans, has returned to his charge in Haddonfield N. J. after spending several weeks home on account of illness. While in Govans, quite a number of his old friends of the city and vicinity called to see him. Pro.B. G. Brawley of Howard University Washington D. C. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Brent of 1024 N. Carey St. last Sunday. Mr. Thomas J. Mason has returned after a pleasant trip to Palm Beach and Jacksonville Mr. Isaac Hathaway, the Washington sculptor, spent last Saturday and Sunday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke L. Smith of 511 St. Paul street. Mr. Nelson Tunstall will appear as baritone soloist in "Seven Last Words of Christ" at Trinity Church next Friday night. Tickets 25c. Ask at Young's pharmacy for tickets to "Seven Last Words of Christ," to be rendered at Trinity next Friday night. Tickets 25c. Mr. Henry Thomas of 1109 Druid Hill avenue, has issued invitions for marriage of his daughter Miss Helen Florine to Mr. John H. Murphy, Jr. The wedding will take place during Easter week. Mr. L. H. Davenport; who unsuccessfully contested the City Council nomination with Mr. Harry S. Cummings, has gone to Atlantic City to recuperate. Mr. Howard M. Gross will render a selection in elocation in the program which will precede the "Seven Last Words of Christ," at Trinity next Friday. Miss Sarah Miller, of Newport, B. I., is spending sometime with Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, of 1211 Argyle avenue. The Allen C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church was highly entertained on Sunday, March 26th. The principal address was delivered by Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson Recorder of deeds at Washington, who spoke on the late Richard Allen Hon. Harry S. Cummings and Sir Gebrge A. Watty also addressed the League. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 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