The Afro-American

THE AFRO AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XIX NO. 45. A COLLEGE PRESIDENT MAKING GOOD ATLANTA BAPTIST COLLEGE STANDS IN THE FRONT RANK AMONG NEGRO SCHOOLS Predident John Hope The First Negro Elected At The Head Of The College The First Negro To Be So Elevated By The American Baptist Home Mission Society.—He Is Making Good And The School Under Him Is Most Successful (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Atlanta, Ga., July 10.—The remarkable influence of the Atlanta Baptist College, John Hope president, serves to show in a peculiar manner the worth of this young man and his intense interest in the people among whom he works. Without calling too much attention to that fact, it cannot be denied that his election to, the presidency of Atlanta Baptist College, as radical as it was in that he was the first Negro elected to the head of any of the Home Mission Schools, was the beginning of a broader policy on the part of the American Baptist Home Mission Society, and one that has endearced it very much to the Negro people Atlanta Baptist College is an institution that can point to long and efficient service for the Negro. That service, in preparing young men for high literary work is equally as important as any other training, and the service is performed here in a manner that makes the college second to none in the South. Some graduates from the college course here, going to Chicago University, have taken an A. B. degree in nine months, which alone argues much for its efficiency. John Hope is a graduate from Worcester Academy and Brown University, getting his education by hard work, in much the same way as other Negro boys have received theirs. He rose rapidly in his profession, was a teacher in a school at Nashville, later teacher in Atlanta, and when a change was necessary because of the resignation of Dr. George Sale, he was made president of the Atlanta Bantist College. Mr. Hope declares that the cordial support of the students and his teachers, in the beginning days of his administration was largely responsible for much of his success, and that for several years, teachers worked under high pressure, conscious of the fact that the utmost exertions must be put forth to make the first Negro's administration a howling success. As a result, Atlanta Baptist College stands in the front rank among Negro Schools in the South; its boys are readily accepted in Atlanta homes and Churches and commended for their gentlemanly deportment. One surprising feature in connection with the discipline of Atlanta Baptist College, is the fact that it is very largely in the hands of the students themselves. A Y. M. C. Cabinet, composed of the officers of the Y. M. C. A. and one mbmer from each class, control very largely the discipline among the students and exert a wholesome influence. In athletics the boys have a well earned reputation for cleanliness, [Name] HAMPTON CONFERENCE IN SESSION NEXT WEEK Many Subjects of Varied Interest Will Be Discussed. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Hampton, Va., July12 —The annual Hampton Negro Conference will be held here next week, on July 19 and 20. A large number of visitors is expected to be present from all parts of the State and adjoining territory. Among the subjects to be discussed will be: Women's Work for the community betterment." This subject will be opened by Mrs. Harris Barrett, president of the Federation of Colored Women of Virginia. The Women's Meeting at the Round Tables, will be in charge of Mrs. Barrett, also. The Agricultural Meeting will be in charge of Mr. C. K. Graham. "The Place of the Church in Rural Life." will be presented by representatives from various sections of the rural South. At the 10 A. M. Session, Thursday, "Improvement in Rural Life," will be the subject of a paper by Mr. A. W. Nicholson, of Betis Academy, of Trenton, S. C. At the Round Tables, Dr. J. J. France will be in charge of the "Physicians' Meeting," and Dr. A. A. Graham, will be in charge of the "Negro Organization Society." The closing session will discuss "Cooperation in Virginia." A Midsummer Carnival Hagerstown, Md., July 12,—A Mid-summer automobile ride and carnival have just ended at Bethel A. M. E. Church. $109 was realized. Rev. David Johnson is pastor of the church. Mrs. Allen Wilson and children are visiting friends in Washington. The Misses Esther and Viola Hill, of Baltimore, have returned home after spending a fortnight with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Miller. Rev. Sampson, of Frederick, preached in the Freewill Baptist Church last Sunday. Conference Reports Good Denton, Md., July 13—Rev. J. W. Waters, who has charge of the Bells Circuit, reports that the work is in a flourishing conidition. He is very popular. Presiding elder P. J. Jordan held quarterly conference at Bethel A. M. E. Church a few evenings ago. Reports sbumitted showed that $550 had been raised by the pastor, Rev. J. G. Bryant, and his members during the past three months. COL. MIDNIGHT IS SOMETHING OF A HUSTLER ATTENDS THE WOOD RIVER BABTIST CONVENTION AND A NUMBER OF OTHER PLACES Attends The Meeting Of The Business League And Meets A Number Of Hustlers Like Himself.—Hears Prof. Kelly Make An Address.—Thinks The Professor a Great Man.—Charles Banks Is Also A Great Man.—And There Are Others. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Edwardsville, Ill.—July 8, Since I wrote to you last I have been doing some little riding, but I am not tired yet, and I have a few things which I desire to say to you this week, and if you are not tired I will endeavor to say them. Now let me see and let you see, and then we will all be seeing at the same time, and will have something to talk about. Now where have I been since I wrote to you the last time. I failed to get a letter in on time, and I am of the opinion that my last letter was from Jefferson, Texas. I went from Jefferson to Texarkana where I spent a few hours, speaking at the A. M. B. Church and from there I went to Sulphur Springs, Texas, and I. am here to tell you that I had a fine time there. I met many people, and will not have time to enter into details. I remained in Sulphur Springs until Sunday night and then started for Natchez, Miss. I was able to get a bed car from Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Shreveport, La., and then I changed and started for Vicksburg. It was a close run. I had to go buy another ticket, and had only 10 minutes, so rushed as fast as I could. I told them to hold my trunk until I could get a ticket and then went to the white man who had charge of the baggage and asked him to check my trunk. He said it would be impossible. But I said to that white man I wanted to make Natchez, and needed my trunk because I had been so warm on the trip and then put 25 cents in his hands and I wish you could have seen that white man going to the car to get my trunk on. He out ran me, but, when we got there the trunk was ready to be loaded on, and then the colored porter took my other trunks, put them on and then I had to put something in his hands. Now Vicksburg was reached at 12.30 and I called at the home of Rev. E. P. Jones, had dinner, then went to see some other friends, and it was then train time. I was soon on the road to Port Gibson where I spent the night with a friend, and bright and early the next morning I started for Natchez. I have told you about Natchez time and time again, and I enjoyed my stay three. The first place I went was the drug store, and found H. J. Dumas, and all of his clerks as busy as could be. The people were getting ready for the Business League. H. J. Dumas reminded me that I was to be his guest and called for the buggy and sent me to his home. The carpenters were at work making changes but they were ready to receive me just the same and I was ready to be received. Mrs. Duma met me at the door with a smile and told me to be at home. I was given a large room, and then she said in order that I might keep cool she would put in an electric fan to go round and round, but I was notw illing for this because I was not used to it and I feared that itw could give me a big cold. At any rate, all the windows in theroom were opened, and then I was shown into the bath department where I soon got rid of some train dirt that had been spit out by the iron horse. Dinner was sreed and then I went out to see some other friends. I had the pleasure of meeting Rev. P. H. Polk, of the A. M. E. Church. I attended a reception and several others. "Col. Midnight, you are to og to a reception tonight," said Miss Celia Dumas. "It is at Dr. Mays." "But I have not received an invitation," I replied. "But you are WOMEN WHO ARE DOING THINGS The Nation's Capital Can Boast Quite A Few Of Them Prominent In Many Affairs Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger, Washington, D. C., July 13th- Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the talented dramatic reader is spending a limited period at her home in this city, after a triumphal tour of Bermuda. Just before returning to the capital, she gave a largely attended recital at the Bethel A. M. E. Church in New York City. Mrs. Julia P H. Coleman, an experienced pharmacist and manufacturing chemist, president and manager of the Hair Vim Chemical Company, has leased the commodious property at 1113 U Street, northwest, where she will carry on her business on a larger scale than formely. Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford, a valued force in the social and literary life of the capital, is in Dayton, Ohio, attending the meeting of the Ohio State Federation of Women's Clubs, of which she is honorary president. Mrs. A. M. Curtis, wife of the president of the National Medical Association, is in San Francisco. Mrs. Curtis rendered yeoman service to the suffering citizens of 'Frisco a few years ago, following the awful earthquake. She was an executive officer of the Red Cross Society. Rev. Hughes Entertained (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Westminister, Md., July 13, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, wife and daughter were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Costley, of 39 W. Union street, last week. On Sunday afternoon, the Reverend preached an inspiring sermon at the Campmeeting of Union Street M. E. Church. On Tuesday evening, Rev. Hughes and family were tendered a reception by the P. G. Walker Chapter, Epworth League. Dr. Hughes made inspiring address and Miss Bernice Hughes gave a selection from Dunbar. Mrs. Alice N. Costley, district superintendet of the Junior League, of the Baltimore League is suffering with a sprained knee, but is improving. Mr. Isaiah Starks, of N. Eutaw street, Baltimore, paid a short visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Costley last week. Sporting King Dead Chicago, July 13---Robert Motts, deau of the sporting fraternity, and owner of the Pekin Theatre, is dead. He was reputed to be the wealthiest colored man in this city, being worth over half million dollars. PRICE THREE CENTS SECRETARY SCOTT MAKFS ADDRESS TO BUSINESS MEN DR. JONES DEFEATED FOR THE PRESIDENCY OF THE LEAGUE BY W. E. ROBINSON Many Prominent Visitors And Business Men From All Parts Of The State.—Some Of The Things The Colored People Of Louisiana Ought To Do Brought To Their Attention In Mr' Scott's Address.—Must Have Banks And Stores. New Orleans, La., July 21—The meeting of the State Business League, which was held here last week, attracted prominent business and professional men from all parts of the State. The League was organized a year ago by Rev. Dr. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian advocate. Dr. Jones was defeated for reelection as president by W. E. Robinson. Prominent among the vistors at the session were Emmet J. Scott, secretary to Dr.Booker T. Washington, who made a notable speech; Scott Bond, the Arkanan planter, whose speeches at the National Negro Business League's session in New York last August brought him country wide notice; Charles Banks, the Mississippi capitalist, and first vice president of the National Negro Business League and George H. Hays, of Mound Bayou, Miss., Oil Mill. Mr. Scott in his address reviewed the history of the National Business League, paid a glowing tribute to Pinchback, James H. Lewis and other famous Louisianians and mentioned the great progress made by the race along all lines and urged that more men go into business. "Based upon the population of this State," said Mr. Scott, "you should be in a position to establish 600 dry goods stores. How many do you own now? You should be in a position to support not less than 1,000 grocery stores. How many have you now? You ought to support 25 Negro Banks. Mississippi, your sister state has 11 or 12. You have not one, if I am rightly advised. Do you not owe to yourselves to prove yourself capable of carrying on a banking institution, the flower and fruit of business success?" The election of officers resulted as follows: W. E. Robertson, president; W. L. Cohen, first vice president; P. H. V. Dejoie, second vice president; D. A. Smith, third vice president; H. M. Charles, fourth vice president S. E. Henderson, fifth vice president; Frank S. Young, sixth vice president; M. S. Davage, corresponding secretary; Edward Barnes, corresponding secretary; D. W. Rhodes, treasurer; Rev. H. H. Dumpler, compiler; J. J. Evans, registrar; Victor DuBoise, transportation agent; F. B. Smith, official stenographer. R. E. Jones, member national executive committee. The state executive committee is composed of Dr. L. T. Burbridge, chairman; J. H. Murray, M. D., D. W. Rhodes, H. E. Cotton, J. H. Lowrey, J. D. Nelson, A. Dejoie, Sr., George D. Geddes, W. M. Robinson, A. McFarland, M. L. Leblanc, J. M. Vance, A. O. Smith, M. P. Nicholson, H. E. Braden, E. O. Moss, T. A. Carr, Alfred Williams, W. K Hope, B. V. Barnes, B. T. Hatter, W. A. Howell, J. J. Winston and S. W. Emmett J. Scott Here Is An Opportunity For Young Colored Men Who Can Fill The Requirements (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D. C., July 12—It will be of special interest to young colored men who are anxious for a military career to note that after the assignment of West Point graduates to the corps of engineers this year, therew ill still exist ten vacancies in the grade of second lieutenant in that corps. These will be filled from civil life, as provided for in the last river harbor act, which increased the corps, and an order is now being prepared by the War department for competitive examination of civilian citizens. To be eligible for appointment, a civilian must be an unmarried citizen of the United States, between the ages of 21 and 29. It is also required that a candidate shall hold a diploma from an approved technical school. Secretary of War, Stimson recently declared that political influence is not necessary to secure a fair chance for these appointments in the Army. According to the law, they are open to all comers who are able to comply with the requirements. LARGE TRACTS OF AND OPENED FOR SETTLEMENT LARGE TRACTS OF AND OPENED FOR SETTLEMENT Here Is An Opportunity For The Negro To West And Grow Up With Washington, D. C., July 12,—Two large tracts of land, one within the Fort Berthild Indian reservation, containing 150,000 acres, in the Dakotas, and one of 129,000 acres in southeasten Idaho, have been opened for settlement by the General Land Office, by order of President Taft. Write to Hon. Frederick S. Dennett, Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C. for information. Here is chance for the Negro with the "p* oneer spirit". A New Church Needed Preston, Md., July13—The A. M. E. Church has outgrown its quarters and a new church will probably be erected. The quarterly meeting services were very largely attended, a large number of people being unable to get in the church. Rev: Charles B. Barley is the pastor of the church. BIG METHODIST MISSIONARY First Day, Wednesday Afternoon, July 19. Place: Sharp Street Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, Corner Dolphin and Etting Streets. WELCOME EXERCISES, 2.30 P.M. —Chairman: Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., District Superintendent of the Baltimore District., Baltimore, Md. Devotions led by Rev. N. M. Carroll, D. D., Annapolis, Md. Hymn, All hail the Power of Jesus' Name."(Miles Lane). First two Lines. Scripture, read by Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Baltimore, Md. Prayer: Rev. N. M. Carroll, Annapolis, Md. Hymn, "Onward Christian Soldiers." Two verses Opening Words: The meaning and Purpose of the Missionary and Educational Conventions. Rev. M. C. B. Mason, D. D., Cor. Secretary Freedmen's Aid Society, Cincinnati, Ohio. Hymn: Solders of Christ Arise, two verses. WELCOME ADDRESSES On behalf of the State, His Excellency, The Governor, Hon. Austine L. Crothers. On behalf of the City, by the Mayor, Hon. James H. Preston. On behalf of the Christian Churches, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, D. D., of Baltimore, Md. On behalf of the Young People's Organizations, Miss M. Edyth Cooper, Baltimore, Md. CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS The headquarters of the convention in this city are: Sharp St. Memorial Church, Cor. Dolphin and Etting streets. Cars reach this point conveniently from each station and all that will be necessary will be to ask the Street Car Conductors for directions to this point. There will be meeting each train on the day before the Convention opens, as well as for two days following the opening of the Convention polite young people who will be members of the Committee on Reception and will be known by their caps and badges. Delegates will make themselves known to these [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and glasses, facing slightly to the right]. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie and a badge on his lapel]. REV. J. W. E. BOWEN, D.D., Secretary in charge of Program PROGRAM. young people and they will be given proper directions and escorted to headquarters if they have not already been assigned to homes. CREDENTIALS AND SEATING OF We herewith enclosing you your Credential as a member of the Convention covering the territory of your conference. This credential when read carefully, you will notice, assigns the pastors and delegates to special seats which have already been provided for you on the floor of the Conventon which enables you to sit with your district with your District Superintendent as chairman of the delegation. It is expected that you will occupy that seat during the entire session of the conven- [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. REV. W. A. C. HUGHES, D.D., Pastor of Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church tion as we shall need to have the districts together for reports, etc. We are also desirous of having every district show its strength and thereby its interest in the success of the convention, for only will ths the success of the convention be secured by the attendance and reports of the pastors and delegates elected. It is to be hoped that each District will secure a beautiful banner to be unfurled over his District. For fear this may not be done however, we have the space of the Convention floor marked off for each District and a pasteboard sign indicating where your District is to sit. Please do not forget to bring these credentials to the Convention as they will be the means 1 THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER AND EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION BISHOP I. B. SCOTT, D.D., Bishop of West Africa for your admission to the Convention floor as well as distinguish you from the mass of visitors in attendance upon the Convention. CONCERTS AND OUTINGS At each Convention there is to be a great Concert and before the Convention is over an Outing for the pleasure and benefit of the visitors. At the Baltimore Convention a great literary and Musical Concert is to be given on Thursday July 20th, in Sharp Street Memorial Church. It is understood that the Baltimore Local Committee and Methodists are preparing a great affair for the entertainment of the delegates. On Saturday afternoon there will be no session of the Convention for the entire Convention [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie and a badge on his lapel]. with the Methodists of Baltimore and friends generally will go down the bay to Greater Brown's Grove on the Steamer Starlight, leaving Miller's Wharf, for an outing. There will be a Souvenir program and Music Book for the four Conventions. They will be on sale at the Conventions. On account of the great amount of work necessary to the preparation of four programs the publication of the book is somewhat delayed. The same may be gotten for 25 cents per copy and will furnish a compendium of information on Methodism in these four great centers as well as be an outline of the program that may be duplicated in every Methodist Church throughout our Conferences. The Souvenir program will be illustrated. It can also be used as a Song Book; for our Sunday School and Leagues as it will contain some of the best songs to be found in our Song Books. A feature of the Convention Movement not well understood is the Methodist home and Church life Exhibit which we are hoping to have at the Convention. At the Convention there is a Lecture Room to the Church which affords splendid opportunity for an exhibit so that we are planning for a Home and Church Life Exhibit through photographs. A special committee of the Local Committee in each Convention city will have special charge of this Exhibit. This exhibit will consist of photographs of Methodist Homes and Methodist Churches, where such photographs are secured and ent in. It will also consist of exhibits for our Board of Foreign Missions, our Board of Home Missions and Church Extension, our Board of Sunday Schools, the Freedmen's Aid Society, the Epworth League, and in fact, all of the Boards of our Church will be expected to make exhibits of the literature and of their work. We can easily see that such an exhibit will be greatly educative in its effect upon our delegates that they may see the great church structures we have, our Educational Institutions, our Foreign Mission Work especially in Africa, as well as get an opportunity to get the leaflets and literature of our connectional societies. Exhibits of this kind should be sent to Chairman of Local Committee. Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., 2109 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore, Md. The one great aim of the Convention Movement is to wind up at St. Louis with the Southwestern Christian Advocate, our official paper, selfsupporting. Of course this cannot be done unless each pastor and delegate does his duty. Each pastor has been apportioned a certain number of subscribers. This apportionment was made some two months ago, and therefore each pastor has had from two to three months to secure the number of subscribers apportioned to his charge. He could scarcely do this without help from the laymen and we are hoping that the delegates elected will feel it their duty to help the pastor in securing the number of subscribers apportioned to the charge. It will be a great rejoicing in this oneness of effort and in this getting together plan of our people if we shall make our official organ at once selfsupporting. A special place upon the program is arranged for the making of reports and with the delegates seated by themselves it is to be hoped that no District Superintendent nor pastor will fail to report in full his apportionment raised. Let the first Roll Call on the first Regular Convention day tell the great story for the success of this worthy undertaking. FUNDS FOR THE CONVENTION EXPENSES Editor of the Southwestern Advocate and Treasurer Convention Committee. THE CHURCH OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SHARP ST. MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH Seat of the Convention ing the Convention Movement each agreed to an apportionment of $.01 per member to cover the expenses of the Conventions with the understanding that no church would report less than $1. In other words, if a church had a membership of less than 100 membes it was presumed that such a church could at least report $1.00 for the Convention expenses. Our conectional Boards each advanced $50 for the initial expense item of the Conventions with the understanding that this $50. is to be returned when all the funds are in from the apportionments for the Convention expenses. The item of clerical hire, postage, travel, printing, office supplies, telegraphing, for a convention of this kind, is enormous and a great deal more than the ordinary mind sees. The convention scheme has been under way ever since April 1,1910, which will mean one year and five months the work has been under way. A detailed report of funds received on account of the convention with an itemized statement of the expenses of the entire movement will be published in the Southwestern Christian Advocate promptly after the close of the Convention. It is, therefore, desired that all our pastors who do not send in the apportionment for the Convention expenses to the Treasurer, Dr. R. B. Jones, 631 Baronne street., New Orleans, La., will be sure to bring the same to the Convention. From the information received at the office of the Corresponding Secretary we are in position to assure all, as much as one can be, that the Convention Movement is going to be a great success. It will be necessary however, to have the enthusiastic interest of the last man and woman elected to the convention, and the last pastor ex officio. ? REV. M. C. B. MASON, D.D. Chair, of Convention Commission member of the Convention, and militant effort of our District Superintendents to make them the red letter occasions which they ought to be. Respectfully submitted, D. Dewitt Turpeau, Chairman Publishing Committee. WESTERN MAN AS MANUFACTURER Vivid Story of Level Headed Young Man Who Has Worked His Way Up From the Bottom to a Commanding Position In the Manufacturing Business In the Buckeye State. Greenfield, O.—One of the most concrete examples of the ability of Afro-Americans to make good in fields of business calling for technical skill and acumen in competition as well as being a past master in the paths of high finance is fully demonstrated in the career of Fred D. Patterson of this place, the executive and administrative head of the firm of C. R. Patterson, buggy and carriage manufacturers. Although Mr. Patterson is a frequent visitor to the Nationai Negro Business league and is in many ways a party to the "councils of the mighty," one does not get that impression of him that is given along such broad and generous lines by frequent speakers at league meetings. One can read of Tuskegee frequently, one can hear every important public utterance of the Tuskegee wizard as well as read his most important contributions in the public prints and yet he amazed by the extent of Tuskegee's greatness when beheld for the first time. So with Patterson's plant the first time seen in Greenfield. With characteristic filial respect akin to the veriest patroltism he has always paid tribute to that father who, with his brawn and mechanical skill, laid the foundation for him. That young Patterson succeeded where others failed certainly cannot be attributed to luck. True, he has applied certain common sense business principles, but common sense business principles sometimes go wrong. He has not wholly conquered a blind race prejudice, yet he has met it on its own ground. Now, G. R. Patterson & Sons represent the best effort of colored men in a purely commercial field. Their plant is the largest, most representative effort in manufacture and sound business yet presented among the colored people. Mr. Patterson has not worked out his success in a community where race prejudice assumes its social and well described limits nor in a line like confections, funeral supplies or necessities which our people are forced in many cases to buy from one of their own kind or go without. He has met success in the manufacture and sale of articles not catalogued as necessities. Be it said to their everlasting credit that a large number of colored professional men in the south who must have buggies and other vehicles purchase them from Patterson. Here the African American goes into a field well represented by a class of people who have ties if not distinctly helping them are certainly not against them; into a field well occupied by firms of long standing and with unlimited means at their disposal. Mr. Patterson can now point back to a record of fifty years of honest dealing and honest goods and in this day of grace perpetuates that record. He has been honest to give his father credit and to enlarge upon that father's good record. It must be borne in mind that Fred Patterson makes no capital out of the fact that he is a colored man. He has never attempted to commercialize his racial instincts and proclivities. He is not in business as a black man. He has never sold a black man's buggy. It is doubtful if in his talks to professional men in the south he has ever referred to the fact that he is a black man in order to make a sale. That would be a poor argument to a Nashville physician unless this black man's buggy would equal in quality and price any buggy that the physician could get on the Nashville marker. A visit to Greenfield, noting the esteem in which this young man is held, the mammoth plant he has erected, filling orders in New York, Kentucky, Alabama. Mississippi and Tennessee and competing for business in the Ohio market as well, prompts one to inquire. How has he done it? While he did not go into business as a black man and does not bear the trademark of the color line, he has not been strong enough to get away from the "reproach of Egypt." He finds himself frequently face to face with the limitations cast around the black man. It has been pointed out that he was not in a line of business where black men had to patronize him. Neither did white men, and in order to get them to do so he has had to deliver the goods. He is confronted by that peculiar yet equally forceful northern brand of race prejudice—the labor problem. He could not work all colored employees in his plant for obvious reasons, and for reasons equally obvious he could not work all white men. He has succeeded in working both white men and black men side by side in a community and manufacturing center where his is the only plant working colored men at all, and there has yet been no indication of AN HONOR TO THE CAUSE. Two Faithful Christian Soldiers Who Have Wrought Well. Sunday school superintendents, teachers and delegates to the eighteenth annual meeting of the New England Baptist Sunday school convention recently held in Providence, R. L., who came into personal contact with Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Peters were charmed with the thrilling story which these two veteran Christian workers told of their long years of service in Sunday school work in the same school. Edward S. Peters was born in Providence Dec. 8, 1847. He has been a member of the Congdon Street Baptist church for forty-four years. He was elected superintendent of the Sunday school of the above named church thirty-three years ago and still holds that position with credit and ability. The school is one of the best in the convention. Mr. Peters has held the position of clerk of the church and a member of the deacon board for forty-six and twenty-five years respectively. In each position he does his work well and holds his own alongside of men younger in years and some who have MR. AND MRS. EDWARD S. PETERS, perhaps had better educational advantages. Mr. Peters keeps his school abrenst of the times in the best methods and systems. He is thoroughly in accord with the young people and is willing to concede to their wishes along all right lines in carrying on the work of the school. Mrs. E. S. Peters is also a native of Providence, having been born June 22, 1847. She also has been a member of the Congdon street church for forty-four years. She has worked hand in hand in the Sunday school with her husband ever since he became its superintendent. Her record as a teacher covers a period of forty-five years. Mrs. Peters has been principal of the primary department of the school since that department was organized in April, 1889. TRAINING SCHOOL MAKES COMMENDABLE PROGRESS. Institution For Women and Girls Outgrows Present Quarters. The National Training School For Women and Girls, Lincoln heights, Washington, is growing by leaps and bounds. The institution is not quite two years old. The enrollment last year covered twenty-four states and four foreign countries. Applications are already coming in from most every section, and it is evident that Miss N. H. Burroughs will not have room unless the friends of education who realize the importance of a vocational school for our girls rally to her appeal for funds with which to put up another building. This, the president says, must be done, and done at once, or the management will be brought face to face with a most embarrassing situation. Washington is both a strategic and attractive educational center, and a school for colored girls is going to draw on every state in the Union. It is simply marvelous what has been done in these twenty months and certainly a forecast of a glorious future for the National Training school. The school has no endowment, and the trustees are now embarrassed for a lack of funds with which to put up a building and properly equip it for carrying on the splendid work of training for all kinds of service. This is the first effort on the part of colored women throughout the country to attempt to train those who are to help solve the many problems that are before us. They should be helped by every one who desires to see the race advance, for without a consecrated, trained womanhood serving well in the positions open to them it will be impossible for us to advance very rapidly. The school stands for the highest development of Christian womanhood. It stands for industry. It stands for intelligent and well trained workmen in every position. National Educational Congress. The second annual meeting of the national Negro educational congress will be held in the spacious auditorium in Denver for four days, beginning on Saturday, Aug. 12. It was principally through the efforts of State Vice President J. D. Harkless that Denver was selected for the meeting. Prominent citizens of the state and city are cooperating in making suitable arrangements for the entertainment of the thousands of delegates and visitors who are expected to attend the congress. St. David's Fresh Air Home Opens. The St. David's Fresh Air home, which was founded in 1903 by the Rev. E. G. Clifton for colored women and children, opened for the season the last week in June. The home is located at Silver Lake park, White Plains, N. X. Bishop Greer, Dr. W. J. Schiefflin, Dr. E. M. Stires, Mrs. Spencer Trask, Dr. W. L. Manning and other well known persons have made donations. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER 635ENSOR ST., Near Monument St. Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. 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That is her aim and she knows how to give her home a dignity and an attractiveness that the dwellings of princes if everything is left to mercenaries cannot possess. Left-over Possibilities. In the minds of most people there is a prejudice against anything warmed over or served the second time. To the economical housekeeper the leftovers are a great problem and in these days of high prices great care should be used that nothing is wasted. Meats being our most expensive foods, should be purchased with care. The most expensive meats are not any more nutritive than the cheaper cuts. Corn Beef Hash—Chop corn beef that has been cooked with vegetables in a boiled dinner. Take equal parts of cold cooked cabbage, turnip, carrot, and potato. Season with salt and pepper and put into a frying pan, moisten with hot water. Brown well and fold over on a platter like an omelet. Garnish with parsley. Victoria Chicken—Make a sauce of a fourth of a cup each of flour and butter and a cup of chicken stock. To this add a cup of mushrooms, a cup of drained peas, one-half cup of tomato pulp and a cup and a half of minced chicken. Add the seasoning necessary, and serve on toast. Cook the bones left from the chicken, allowing them to simmer slowly several hours; add to this stock any gravity or stock that is left. When ready to serve add the peas left from the can in making Victoria chicken and half a cup of grated cheese. When you have a little cold roast or steak left over, cut it in fine pieces, sprinkle it over a layer of cold cooked potatoes in a baking pan, add a little minced onion and a cupful of tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper and a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce and bake until well heated through. Fruit juice may be used with a little gelatine to make a nice salad or dessert. Pour the juice, thickened with a little gelatine, over any fresh cut fruit. Nellie Maxwell A Sharp Retort. "My dear," said the thin little Brighton man to his wife, "this paper says that there is a woman down in Devonshire who goes out and chops wood with her husband." "Well, what of it? I think she could easily do it if he is as thin as you are. I have often thought of using you to peel potatoes with." 1100 block Etting street 600 block Pitcher street 700 block George street 1100 block Carey street 1000 block Carey street 1100 block Calhoun street 1000 block Carrolton ave. 1500 block Mount street 500 block Laurens street 600 block Dolphin street 700 block Mulberry street and a number of others on Division street, Druid Hill avenue, Argyle avenue, Etting street and cross streets. These houses can be bought on easy payments. as easy as rent. Its wasting money to rent-rent-rent, with nothing to show for your money. Come to see us today. Homeseekers Realty Company. Bank Building Druid Hill Ave: and Hoffman St. T. G. 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BF All communications intended for publication ‘should be addressed to Tie AMERICAN LEDGER. 625 Nocth Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Mu. cel cabanas lash Die ee (GF Advertising rates made known upon application. SA eek Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to Tive A¥FnLo-AMEnICAN Co. BALTIMURY, !ULY 15, 1911 Mr. VanSickle can do-better with- out Baltimore than Baltimore can do without him. Time will tell. Things are looking pretty dark fon the public schools of this city. Hope it is not as dark as it looks. + ‘The Suffrage League is getting busy. Good thing. Hope it, will keep itup. [thas a good chance to do some cval good, © —— "Limes must be surely getting bet- ker when a Negromewspaper editor ‘ean get hold of a hundred doliars in yeal money to gu on a vacation, Will the Republican party imeas- ‘ure. up to its opportunity this fall and put in nontination such men as all the people can vote for? No time for lame ducks. ——oe What has become of the segrega- tion law? Has it, tov, gone into jnoceuous desuetude, whatever that may be? Perhaps the weather is too hot for it to do much business. Governor Crothersgot his 7fingers scorched by monkeying with the Polic Board. Maryo Preston may get his scorched yet. Better look out. If some of our pastors would preach shor ter sermons these hot Sunday mornings, they might have larger conrgegations, and not_ such sleepy ones. Cut them short Broth- ers. ——— Editor Joseph A. Booker, of the “Baptist Vanguard,"’ Little Rock, Aykansas, has been presented with a purse of one hundred dollars and a three weeks’ vacation. What a lucky fellow Editor Booker is. How we would like to be in his shoes. Brother A. B. Calis rushe to the defense of Collector Stone in refer- ‘ence to an-editorial in the issue of last week. Better keep out Broth- re Callis, for we have some facts that would knock your contentions into a cocked hat. We may yet (make them public. Your ox is not being gored. Dr. Alexander complains about the general apathy’ of the colored people in reference to the Digges .Disfranchisement Amendment to be Ayoted on next fall. Now in all rea- son, Dr., how could you expect any body to take interest in such things in. such. weather as we have been having for the past several weeks? Tt dogs look hard, ad it is hard we ‘ackowledge to see people sit. down ‘so quietly when their rights seem to be slipping: away: But Dr., ‘we ‘think the people will come around alright after a while, although they would be pleased to see a general reorganization of the Suffrage League on-a more representative: basis. Why not calla real State convention and have real represen- tative body and let the people choose their own officers and then’ go in and win; it might be well worth trying. Why not let her go along those lines. we LAHCENY OF AHAM OR THE LARCENY OF A VOTE Mr. Preston being much concern- ed about the rights of the common people, in connection with the School Board, sought to indicate his sympathy with them by appointing three men not of the ‘‘Finney type." Why did he not go a little further? Why did he not say to himself: There are nearly one hun- dred thousand of my colored fellow citizens in this community; they are poor, and cut off in a sense from the general life of the city; they have, of all people, a peculiar interest in the public schools; none of them can afford to go to private schools; they have no representative at all on the Board of Education; no one can represent their actual needs save one who is every way identified with their every interest, I will therefore appoint an educated colored man, of character, and a property owner, on the Board, as a concrete evidence that I am endeav- oring to be Mayor of them, as well as of the other people."’ But Mr. Preston did not appoint any colored person on the board. Not because there were none competent, in char- acter and other qualifications, but because they were NEGROES. Be- cause it is fashionable to discrimi- nate against Nergoes, Because they could be of no political service to him, And for the same reason, many’ of his supporters.are desirous, of committing political larceny with respeet to the franchise in the pos- session of the Negro race. Who is the most shameful! thief, a Negro who steuls a ham; or an educated white man who steals the vote of a man because he has a black skin? We shall let some of our bourbon democratic lawyers’ answer the question. VHE REPUBLICAN PARTY'S OUPPORTUNITS oeiaom, If ever, das tik hee can party of Maryland, had such an opportunity for public and’ patriot- ic service, as is now presented. Will the party prove equal to the opportunity? Mr. James H. Preston, by a very slender majority, was a few months ago elected Mayor of Baltimore. Already has he given unmistakeable evidence of his general policy, strongly inclining to a return to many of the conditions which pre- vailed in this city and state prev- jous to the year 1895. We have not the least doubt, that were it possible to ‘‘recall’’ his election, it would be accomplished by a hand- some majority. But that is not possible.” However, it is possible to prevent much future mischief, upon his part, by the prompt and decisive action of a Governor and | Legislature, thoroughly in sympa- ‘thy with progressive and decent | publie policies. This can hardly be hoped through a ticket nominataed by the Democratic machine. The | oppurtunity specially and peeuliarly pertains to the Republican party of | Maryland. But such an opportuni- " ty cannot advantageously be utilised by machine methods on the part of those who dominate in Republican Councils. ‘The present is an extra- ordinary opportunity, and it calls | for extraordinary action. It is on- iy, through the nomination of mer of the ‘seldom sort”’ that the Re- publican party can hope to win @ great and notable victory for the good people of the entire state o! Maryland. In former occasions the Honorable Mr. Stone has put him self in touch with the very’ best cit | izens of this state, both in the party ‘and out of it, in.a suprem effort t serve his party best by a genuine service of the whole commonwealth | Ifever he were justified in such act Tion, the present opportunity offer ‘the greatest grounds of justifica tion. The Republican party need ‘| to put in the field, not only for Gov ‘}ernor, a man in every respect th +) equal of Lloyd Lowndes, and Georg’ TR. Guither, but nien of the sam ‘! stamp, in character and other qual fications, as representatives to th Legislature from every district i | the city of Baltimore, and from ev || ery county in the state of Maryland With such nominations, not onl ,) will there be certain victory; but ; .| pledge to the voters of the state, 0 | the high character of the legislatio ,! which will be enacted at Annapolis \| The slaughter of such an elevates and profoundly learned man as Mr .|James H. Van Sickle is in itself .| graphic description of the old leav | en at work to turn back progress 1quarter of acentury , and to und || the advance which has caused suc Jheroic. efforts upon the part of th |” most enlightened people of this stat THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGEKR . all these years. The stebis in a vital part, and with a proper ticket nominated by the Republican party, how deeply laid have been such ‘mighty principlés of truth and en- ‘lightenment, will be attested by such an overwhelming majority of the people of this state that the ad- herents of the ‘Royal Family’' will be so deeply, politically, buried, that te blast from the last trump shall scarcely awake them. | It is hardly thinkable that the | men who shape policies, and move- ments, in the. Republican’ Party, ae so insensible to the greatness of the present opportunity, as to miss the glorious chance that has now presented itself whereby the great party of Lincoln could perform a srevice of such far reaching impor- tance to.all the people of this state. Let Bonaparte, Gaither, Shyrock, and.men of that stamp in the party, come forth and lead in delivering Maryland from the hands of those who would prostrate her in the dust. In this, like every good cause which appeals to the noblest and highest ideals of honor, the sons of Bthio- pia's blameless race will walk shoul- der to shoulder with the best citi- zens of their beloved state, and then, after the war, we shall sing lustily, and with a good courage, “*Maryland. my Maryland.”’ THE FORUM. Thinks He Hasa Kick Coming | Dear Sir:—I read from the’ col- umns of the Afro-American Ledger (published Saturday, July 8th,1911, ‘this statement: That Mr. Stone in fan unmistakable way might show ‘that he is real friendly toward the Afro-American by giving them something more than window wash- ‘ing, floor cleaners and messengers and had not yet appointed any col- cared inspector on the colored excur- sions, I was somewhat surprised when I read this statement. I have known’ Mr. Stone for more than twenty years and what I have known of him justifies me in saying that Mr. Stone is a friend to right and justice. The colored people have aicient evidence to know thatMr. Stone has acted as a real friend with them and for them both in private and, publi¢ life. When Hon, Wm. F. Stone assumed the duties of collector of the port of Baltimore, June 1, 1898, he found in the Custom Service, one colored jemplovee at an annual salary ot $840. He has appointed to per- manent positions thirty-five _mem- bers of the race. ‘There are twenty eight colored persons permanently employed in the service at sal- aries aggregating more than twenty ‘thousand dollars a year. Every em- ployee is in the Custom service by civil service examination. There are not any colored applications on the eligible list for position of én. spector. The writer of the above statement could have obtained val- uabe information on the Custom: service by seeing the messenger He who hopes to rise in the walk of |life mast give credit to every indi: | vidual. ‘ A, B. Calis. Will we let the Ballott Taken From Us. To the editor of the Afro-Amert- can Ledger: From present indica- tions and apathetic sentiment in our camp, as colored voters, it looks like the ‘Diggs Amendement’’ will be the election law: in Maryland af- ter the coming State clection in the fall. My apprehension is be- cause of conditions so very differ- ent from what they were when we fought the Poe and Strauss Amend- ments and contribtted our full share to their defeat. In both cam- paigns, we began the fight not later than the month of June and it was not long before colored men, leaders and followers in Baltimore City and in all the townships of the State were organized and actively at work. Our suffrage League, whict was commissioned by delegates from all parts of Maryland, to lead the fight, held weekly meetings and re- ceived encouraging reports from lo cal Leagues in the counties and gave in return information as to how tc organize the voters. We were, also, armed with needed money by pub lie spirited colored men.and womer and white women and white friends Such a condition does not exis to-day. Three meetings of th League have beencalled and only twe or three men have answered and sentiment of apathy seems to be dominant. Some of our men seen to think, judging from what thes say, that leaders of the Democratic party will let the Digges Bill go by Such talk usually. comes from miier of our race, who serve Democrat in election campaigns and deceive enough men to stay away from th polls. ‘They are enemies to the cause of civil liberty and good 30 ciety and traitors to their own race ‘A majority vote at the ballot bo: is the supreme law of the Unite States and it will be worse that foolish for colored men here in Maryland to sit quietly by and let enemies take away their right to vote and inflict on all of our people, men, and women, and children a “Jim-crow Election Law’? and all of its persecution. Now is the time to act and not to do our duty will put the stamp of shame on men of the rac inM aryland for all time to come. While Republicans, leaders and followers and Independent Demo- crats are ready to vote with us. In the previous contests they led . the fight and spent money freely to win and they will do the.same this time to kill the Digges Bill. Chairman John B. Hanna, of the Republican State Central Committee and Hon. W. F. Stone, who led the way to victory in two campaigns, will keep up the fight until the polls close. Our duty is plain. It is to organ- ize our voters, and especially in Bal- timore and so thoroughly instruct the more than fifty thousand men in the State that they will turn out and vote as one man when the day comes to kill the Digges Bill and once more make our poiltical and civil rights more secure than they are. In previous campaigns, noble wom- en, led by Mrs. E. J. Cumimngs, were in the hottest of the fight. They visited homes and held meet- ings and worked in every possible way. They aroused the men and opened their eyes to danger and jtheir services are more needed now than ever before, Our pulpit, as before, can also sound the alarm and move the men to action. Wm. M. Alexander. Baptiats to Hold Convention The Potomac River Baptist Con- vention holds its annual meeting at Somerset Beach, King George’ Coun- ty, Va., next Tuedsay, Wednesday and Thursday. A varied and inter- esting program has been presentd, and along with this geod food that the country folk will serve most enjoyable time is expected. The delegates will come from this city, State, the District of Columbia and Virginia. The Baltimoreans who will attend include, Revs. F. R. Williama, S. S. Wormley, David Bryant, $. S. Crockett, W. W. Allen, R. T. Reed, D. G.. Mack, sec- retary of the convention. Rev. R. B. Ward, of lronside, Md.,. is the president of the convention.. The Baltimore Evangelistic Association ‘The Baltimore Evangelistic assoc- iation was fortsed for the puxpose of holding open air services begin- ning the Sth Sunday iv July and continuing until the Ist Sunday in September, at Cherry Hill Guove. Three lines of cars will enable the large crowds to attend. Those tak- ing Roland Park cars. will get aff at the Water Tower. ‘Those taking Electrie Park or Mt. Washington cars will get off at Falls Road... The boulevard car also runs near Cherry Hill. A commodius tent has been: pro- vided by the association under which the services will be held. Services will be held each Sunday at 3p. m. and Sp. m. and Tuesday anc ‘Thursday nights of each week. Prominent ministers have beer Jinvited to preach at the services A detailed programme will appeal in next week's issue of the Afro- American. The officers of the Baitimoré Evangelistic Association are Rev.A L. Gaines, Pesident; Rev. C. G. Cummings, D. D., vice pesident, Rev. P. W. Wortham, treasurer and Rev. W. E. Williams, secre tary. Patriotic Celebration Linkwood, Ma., July 12.—A big patriotic celebration was held in the grove of Mt, Pleasant M. E. Church, the Fourth of July. Among those who took part in the program ‘were Rev. L. E. Toulison Miss Eu- nie Toulison, Biss Grace Lake, Mrs, Toulison’ Miss Eunice Blake, Mrs, lake, and Mr. D. J. Wilson. Miss Elia Macer, W. Boardley anc Eunice Farrar are on the sick list. | Rev. and Mrs, Touligon anc | daughter were the guests of Mr. an¢ s Henry Lee last week. Shudeting ta date. Smuggling goods.into Italy by sero plane, Which has led'to a serious acct dent near Mont Cenls, will probably be extensively practiced in the future, despite the attendant risks. The Ital jan laws against smuggling are most severe. A Deasant ceught with only ‘a pound of contraband tobacco I3 pret ty sure to incur two years’ imprison: ment, besides paying a heavy fine. The customs officials, too, are author ized to shoot persons crossing the frontier who refuse to halt when éhal lenged, and several lives are thus sac ‘tificed every year, Still, the profits of smugglizg are so great that many brava these perils. A knapsack filled ‘with tobacco or galt, safely landed, yields a small fortune to the smuggler, go heavy are the taxes upon these, COL. MIDNIGHT IS SOMETHING OF A HUSTHER Continued from Page 1 vited,’’ hence I had nothing to do but to get ready and go, and be- lieve me when [ tell you that I did do some getting ready. I wish you could have seen me dressed in broadcloth, with a vest below the belt. [ escorted two la- dies to the reception and then wait- ed for them until 12 o’lock at night and returned ton my home. I had ‘a fine time. The next day was the business League and believe me when [ tell you it was just fine. I had the pleasure of shaking hands with the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. James Garrett, of Mound Bayou. You Mill remember Mrs. Garrett, and Miss Maime Booze, the sistre of Mrs. Chas. Panks, She has taken untoherself a good husband. He is one of the best young men I have known-and he is a hustler. I am proud of them and { want to con- gratulate the the husband and wife. T shall not enter into a discussion of the Business League this week. It was a great meeting and Chas. Banks is doinga great work. Kel- ly Miller made the address to the League and I am here to tell you that he made a great address, and he i3 a great man. Now from Natchez I returned to Chicago, spending a night at home with Rey. John J. Morant’s or at least met him. He is still arrang- ing to build a new church, and I feel that it will be ready for con- ference. § It was a nice ride to Chicago. 1 had @ fine time there with many friends and especially my private secretary. She was very kind to me and: Charles Stewart Jr., tried to. see how well he could wait on me and gee how or what he could do to make ie happy. He went to church with me Sunday morning and heard me preach a few words at the Institutional eaurch, of whieh Rew. A. J. Carey, D. D., is ‘the pastor. Then { turned my at: tention to other things. The nex. thing I was off for the Wood River Suniay School Conven- ‘tion, and Lam right here now, but ‘will. soon. be away. Rev. E. H. Borden is-again elected president, and L am just one of the Hoor met: ‘bers. It wasa@ great convention -and I had. the leasrve of meeting | many fine young people. | After 20-years a member of the fonvention, Rev, Ernest Hall, . is ‘about to leave. He will not sever his membpecship, hut has acceptec ‘call to achureh. in itzsourg, where ‘he is destinel w do a great work ‘LT wish you coul have heard the ex: : pressions coming from the member! lof the convention when it was hearc ‘that Dr, Hail, hat been called. Pe: haps you donne understand why ‘this should be. Well it is becaus ‘he has lived with his peopie ane “has been in. the wokk, He has beer ‘found in. the lead in things tha | were agressive and meant uplift fo | the people, and this means so much and in addition to this, he has bee going on and on to the front. Hi jhas worked so as to make the peo | ple love him, and he is loved by al | of them. i Twas surprised to see many 0 ‘them shed tears a3 he said good by ‘to them, and told them that he wa ‘going to return to the conventio! levery year and would be foun working with them as long as lif ‘ased, and we want kim to liv ‘long. |. Pam going to say right here tha i Pennsylvania is getting a grea | man, anda man worthy of any posi tion. . He will be found active i the things for the advancement 0 | the Baptists and for the whole race ‘He is aman. A committee wa lappointed to write something fo {hie to take with him, showing ho the people loyed him. ‘do not remember what they cal! ‘ed it, because I tell you these pec ‘ple who make up tite conoventio lare just educated and there is n igetting around it. Ido not kno i when I have seen as many educate 1 young people attending one conver ‘ition, and if I just keep on follow sae them I will be educated also. [do not remember what they cai}- ‘ed it, because I tell you these peo- ‘ple who make up tite conovention iare just eeducated and there is no ‘getting around it. Ido not know iwhen I have seen as many educated ‘young people attending one conven- ition, and if I just keep on follow- jing them I will be educated also. | think I have had enough to say ithis time, and I am not going te ‘say more. I want to have a few things to say about Rev. G. C. Ma- gon, and E, H. Borden, B. N. Mur- rell, and others in another letter. They appointed me to preach the convention sermon, and I said a few things to them. I shall not have "more te say now. God bless you. Send all mail for me to 502 The. obald street, Greenville Miss. . I have the following item from -g paper published in Ashville, N. C, and I feel that it will interes our readers: “At the close of the Y. M. I song service yesterday, General Sec: retary, W.J. Trent made public hi: resignation as:secretary of the Y. ,M. I. which was laid before the board of Directors of May 22. He expressed himself as gi¥ing up: the -work-here with considerable. reluc- tance, because of the many'ties of friendship formed during the elev- en years work in the city. He had nothing but the highest words of praise for the people of Asheville of: both races, who had helped so much to make his administration a Isuccess. From here he goes to At- Hlanta, Ga., to take charge of the Y. M. C.A., of that city. Recently the Association workers there raised $100,000 to build a new well equip- ped building for that “large and progessive city. $25,000 of this amount was given by Mr. Rosen- wald, of Chicago.’” Brother Brent is one of the brightest young men of the race, and is worthy of any position with- in the gift of the people, church or nation. Iam real proud of him. He has recently succeeded in raising $3,400 and wiped out the $10,000 debt contracted to pay for the build- ing, and he leaves it out of debt en- tirely and that is the thing which should have been done and now. no ‘one can say he is getting away be- cause he was a failure. The annual report which was made before the raising of the §3.400 showed the receipts to be for expenses ete., for the year, $3,251.40 and when you put the other to it you willsee what his: success has been. May God bless hint in his new field. 4 COLLEGE PRESIDENT MAKING;GOOD Continued from Page One andi as-a rule the athletes make the best students. On the faculty are some individ- uals front the very best schools of the country. among them, being, John Hope, president, Worcester ‘Academy and Brown Univresity; Rev. Roy E. Var Deman, Franklin College and Rochester Theological Seminary; Rev. Catlett C. Smith, University of Chicago; Rev. Edwin P. Johnson, Atlanta University; Samuel: Archer, Colagte; Matthew W. Bulock,. Dartmouth; Charles H. Wardlaw, Atlanta Baptist and Col- umbia; Miss Claudia T. White, Spellman ad Oberlin; Robert P. Watts, Virginia Union.and Har- yard; John: T.. Williams Yale, Kan- sas State,and: Marquett MedicalCol- leges; Miss Georgia M. Starr, Pottsdam Conservatory of Music; Mrs. Maggie Rogers, Howard, Miss Wilhelmina Johnson, Miss Camilla Weems, Spellman; Mrs. D .E, Har- vey, Roger Williams University; Altred D. Jones, Howard Medical |College ad: others. | The students for the most part, make good,. and as an example every graduate from the college depart- ment this: year has secured good jwork. John W. Davis and Morde- |cia W. Johnsoz are members of At- Hentta Baptist faculty; Phillip M. i Davis, prinetpat of one of the city \ schools, Birmingham, Ala.; Samuel ) A. Owens, student in Theology and assistant teacher; King D. Reddick and Victor €. Turner, teachers in | Americus Institute, and John H. | Young, teacher in Lakeland, Flori- Ida. In its theological work Atlanta Baptist. College has turned out some of the mast prominent ministers in 'the denoimnation, and is now giv- ing instructions and lectures to a large number of ministtres and oth- ‘er religious workers, who are at- jtending its summer Bible school. [Foe Hope has the. good will of all his constituents and the already popular institution is growing steadily. Notes From Easton Easton, Md., July 13—Memorial services for the late James Peterson will be held at Bethel A. M. EL Church this Sunday afternoon. Miss Louise Johngon has returned to her home in New Hampshire, after a visit to friends here. Mrs.Katherine Mrray left Tuesday for St. Michaels, where she will a her sister, Mrs. Fannie Ches- ter. Messrs. Joseph Bailey and Arthur Bailey, both of Pittsburg, Mass., are visiting here. The members of the helping Hand Circle were the guests of the Presi- dent of the Circle, Mrs, Elizabeth Cooper on a trip down. the -river Sunday. “Mrs. Mamie Collins, of Atlantic City, is viisting here. ‘Mrs. Garfield an evangelist is among ma visitors. Burnice B. Hill Burnice B. Hill departed this life on July 4. 1911 Another little lamb has gone to dwell with Him who gave another little “darling babe is: sheltered. in the grave. . God needed one more angel child amidst. His shining “band, so He sent. His loving smile and clasped our darling’s hands, her par- ee See. FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger) Bennings, D. C., July 14,—The parsonage of the Methodist Episco- pal Church here is undergoing re: pairs. Rev, W. J. Tyler, pastor of Janes. Memorial Church is. visiting inMaryland, An up-to-date musical was rendered by the ministers and othres at the M. E. Church, Tues- day night. Rev. Wm. B. Holt, of Rockville, Md., is visiting here Mrs. Sarah Tilghman, of Baltimore is. viisting her daughter, Mrs. Viola B.. Wing. Miss Gertrude Hawkins, of Tee Bee and Mrs. Thomas Wing,|were the guests of Rev. Wing, this week. Mrs: M: Sadler, Mr. Alexander Holland, and Mrs. K. Pratt, are on the'sick list. The infant child of Rev. and Mrs. Wing, is consid- erably improved. Mrs. Emma Simms, of Orange, N. J., is.visiting Rev. and Mrs. Wing. Mr.Lee Walker, of Georgia, is the guest of,Mrs. Rachael Walk- er, Mrs. Jennie Hueston, of: Kan- sas City, is visiting her aunt Mrs. Maubray. x Miss Rosie Wilson. secured the prize at the unveiling of the statue at Ward A. M. E. Chureh last week. Mr. W. Peters,, one of the wealthiest residents of this place is very. busy these hot days. Mrs. Em- ma Carter and Mrs. W. Peters, gave a picnic to a number of friends last week. Donation Day at Zion Church (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) - York, Pa., Julyl 3—Last Sunday was donation day at the A. M. EB. Zion Chruch, Rev. W. D. Battle preached in the morning to a large congregation. In the afternoon, the Sunday School met with Super- intendent Aquilla Howard in charge assisted by Mr. A. B. Foster. The meeting of the Forum at3 p. m. was largely. attended and an inter- esting program was presented. Dr. G. W. Bowles presided. The Chris- tian Endeavor services were led by Mrs. F. L. Johnson, with Mrs. Ogle presiding. The choir furnished special music at the morning and evening ser- yices. Miss E. Cowles is the. or- ganist, . Memorial Lyceum Has Special Services Harrisonburg, Pa., July 13—The Hayes Memorial Lyceum renderec a special program at John Wesley M. E. Church. last Thursday night, in the interese of the Epworth League of that church. Miss Lillian Mere. dith is president of the-lyceum and Rey. G. A. Newman head of the league. The ‘‘U. B.’s "held a bush meet: ing at Pleasant Grove last Sunday. Rev: W. H. Jenkins preached in the morning and Rev. J. H. Carter in the afternevn, Little Alice Brock, who has been on the sick list for the past month, is in an improved condition. Mr. James Moore is able to be out after a few days.illness. Prof. Winston Bell spent a few days here. Mr. Grover Curry has returned home after visiting his birthplace. Mr. John Jackson, of Zenda neighborhood, was in the city Sat- urday. Mrs, Addie M. Scott gave a tea at her home on Reservoir Street last Saturday. Misses Ethe) Smith and Flossie White, students in the Baltimore Solored High School, have returned home after a’visitfto Mrs, Addie Scott. Snow Hill Items Snow Hill, Md. July 12,—Rev. Dr. E. J. Henry has gone to Lewes, Del., toassist Rev. Wright in his meetings. Rev. D. Payne filled the pulpit at both services at Mt. Zion Bap- tist Church last Sunday. - Mr. George Allen has returned- from Wilmington, Del., where’ he spent some time with his brother, Mr. David Allen. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Robins and. Miss Ella Woolford have. gone to Atlantic City for the summer. Miss Lillie B, Purnell has gone to Ocean City for the summer. Mrs. Mary Johnson has returned from a visit to Baltimore. Mrs.Emma J. Payne, has gone to Chincoteague, Va., for the summer. Mr. William Jones is on the sick list. Visit: Mrs.. Ella. Badgett’s Ice Cream Parlor. 229 North Pine Street. Lunches Served. Polite Service Snowballs and Ice: SUMMER RESORTS THE DENNIS HOUSE ON THE BAY Will Open July 1st Good Table Board Boating Fishing Crabbing Terms Reasonable - For full information address: firs. Joshua M. Dennis Shady Side, P. 0., A. A.Co., Md.” Shady Side View Boarding House.' Opened June Ist, 1911 Much improvement made for accom- modation. Bathing water near. All ladies and geitemen are invited to come and share the many’ pleasures afforded. Boys and girls are safe here. ‘A house of credit. Address Mrs. Carrie Prann Shady Side P..0. A.A. Co., Md. Sa es Rooms With or Without Board. | High class services, moderate rates, references exchanged, address Mrs, Solomon Williams, 134 Beek- aia 3t., Saratoga; N, Y. eee ——EE | SUMMER BOARD | Mrs; William L. Passey, Board ing for summer. by day or week, Five minutes walk from St. George Station on the W. Md. Railrord. Short walk trom Emory Grove Car line. Locust Cottage, St. George P. O. Baltimore Co., Md. i83m-63- 819 Boarding In the Country Braddock Spring Right in the mountains over- looking beautiful Brad- dock Heights Address; firs. Robert Adkins Braddock Spring, I'd. FOR SALE OR RENT Neatly Furnished Rooms To Let.. High Class Services Moderate Rents References. Exchanged Address: Mrs.. Marie Sighe, 21 W, 134th Street, New York City. " FOR SALE A 5 roam house, summer kitchen. 2 stables,fruit trees, grapes and ber- ries, lijtle over one-half acre of ground, Inquire G. Listman, Nor wood avenue. Catonsville Car, 5 cents carfare to St} [oseph’s Col- lege; follow Frederick road and 2 roads to.left. 03t 8-15-22 Oe aan ees HELP WANTED. WANTED-A good strong girl who wants to wprk her way thru school. Address E. S. S. Goodloe, Maryland State Normal and Indus- trial School, Bowie, Md. 8-15 Be WANTED-—A good strong wom- an to cook. Good wages for the right person. Address} D. 8. S. Gondlo, Maryland State Normal and Industrial School, Bowie, Md. ee Wanted—An energetic man who knows something of farming. Apply to Ernest Lyon, 141 W. Hill street, Baltimore, Nd. Write or Phone Noticel Wanted! GOOD MEN To Join King Jeremiah . Pasture, G. U..0. of Nazarites Accepting applicants for mem- bership for the sum of $2.00 This Lodge is worth $2500 in cash. Ithas $1500 in stock and paraphernalia, lt also pays its members when sick and in good standing. $5.00-per week for eight weeks, $400 per week for eight weeks and $1:00-as long as there is $100 in the treasury. This Lodge meets the 1st and 3d Thursday in each month, This of- Jer expires in 60 DAYS time. For further information see the following members: George T. Brent, W.8., : 1024 N. Carey street William T. Hall, C, of R. 240 N. Amity street Addison Manns, P.G.W'S. 1227 Wilmer’ strect John E, Jozes,.P.W.S. : 1301. Division ‘street Thomas:H. Frankiin, P.W,S. th 708 W.-Frenklin street THE AERO-AMERICAN-LEDGER Given by the Board ot Dir ctors of G. U. O. of GALILEAN FISHERMEN Wednesday, July 19th, to CAMBRIDGE, MD., on Steamer Starlight Kerr's full Orchestra. Boat leaves wharf foot of Hughes street at 7 a. m, Miller’s wharf foot of Caroline street at 7 30 a.m, TICKETS 50c. Children unger 9 years 25. cents. i WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH. ee ee , ” YOU CAN’T TELL! Carpenter's cornet may sing, Brown’s drums may cackle, Thompson's piano may talk, Caulk's bass may grunt, Nelson's. clarinet may bark, : At the BIG DANCE given by Kerr's Orchestra, Wednesday [uly 26th, at Highland Electric Park, Admission, 25 cents. 2t | Come go with us and enjoy the fine trip down the Bay on the | SlYEAMER STARLIGHT ‘SHARON BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL | ——WILL GIVE THEIR—— 28th Annual Excursion to Brown’s Grove TBURSDAY, JULY 20,’11 TICKETS 25 CENTS | Boat-will leave Miller's Wharf at 8.30 a. m., and 2. 30 p.m. ——MUSIC. BY THE KNIGHT'S OF PYTHIAS ORCHESTRA—— Tickets can be secured ffom Augustus lields, general ticket agent, 573 l’resst- nar street; Elias Parker, 1369 N. Stricker stre t; W. 1’. Robinson, 340 Lafay- ette. Market or of the Committee. ) REV. W. M. ALEXANDER, Pastor, S, J MOSBY, Church Clerk. i | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH. ES Well! Look-for Us We are Coming Agaio! The Maryland Union Company. .. will give their First Moonlight Excursion TO. BROWN’S GROVE, FRIDAY, JULY 21st, 1911 On the Steamer Starlight Boat.Jeaves Miller's Waarf foot of Caroline St. 8 p. m. | Wm. H. Gibsoa, President Jno, T, Keene, Secretary 1t Monday, July 24th, 1911 Steamer Annapolis ‘Boat leaves Pier 6 Light Street wharf at'7.3U a, m. Payne Memorial é& Allen A.M.E. church TICKETS 50 CENTS. Get them from the Officers of the: churches. ‘Two hours’ stay in Cambridge. Don’t worry over lunch baskets, Plenty of provision made for you and pour children. REY. P. W. WORTHAM and REV. J. G. MARTIN, Pastors. at —S—— WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH. SN Look out for the : : 3 Big Days Meeting at the Odd Fellows’ Hall, 549 West Biddle Street. ON SUNDAY, JULY 16th, 1911 “Woman's Day Rally” Exercises hegin at 2 o'clock sharp. Prayer by Mrs, Hannah Frey; Object of Meeting, Mrs. Mary Burkett; Opening Address by Miss Emma J..Truxon; Address, Mrs. Edith Brooks; Collec- tion. Services will then be conducted by the Metropolitan Band Sis- ters from5to7P.M, 8 P,M., Mrs A. Miler will make an able address followed by. Mrs. C. Anderson... Eversbory come and help us to work forthe Lord. All Lodges and Households of the Order are cor- dially invited to. be present. Mrs. R. A. Gibson. President. JOHN RUSSELL HOUSE PAINTING KALSOMINING AND CLAZING Orbers by Mail Promptly Attended to. 4929 ETTING STREET BALTIMORE Near Presstman Street 12-9-11 IN MEMORIAM: BAILEY—In loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother, Jane Bailey, whovdeparted this life tour years ago, July 12, 1907. peowre mother thou has left us. Aid thy love and.care we miss But we know that thou art happy. In that land where all is bliss. And though thou art taken from us And thon canst not come to us, Yet we shall be reunited If in God we put our trust. By her husband and Children _ DAVIS-In sad but loving remem- brance of my dear husband Thomas who departed this lite one year ago to-day July 16th, 1910. In the graveyard softly sleeping lies the one I loved so dearly In his silent lonely grave he did his best by everyone, and tried and true friends he won; But God in His wisdom ‘kind and best, Called my dear husband bome to rest. When asked do I missfhim, yea, it fills my heart with pain, But his spirit softly whispers, cour- age dear, we shall meet again. A beautiful life is ended a dear hus- band laid to rest, The flower | lovingly cheerished was _ lost to me its best; As the evening sun is setting, of times as I sit alone, In my heart there comes a feeling if my dear husband could only come home to me, By his wite, Lizae Davis. Card Of Thanks Miss Ella Woolford and brothres, of 528 N. Caroline street wish to thank their many friends and _rela- tives for their sympathy and kind- ness during the sickness and death of their mother, Mrs. Margaret Woolford Gilbert. And for their beautiful floral designs given at her death. "Miss Ella Woolford Stephen Wool- ford John Woolford, Chilrden. Charles Wesley 1107 Pennsylvania Avenue C. & P. Phone, Mr. Vernon 3937-M I wish to let my friends know I am doing business at my old stand. Lpay the highest price for second- band upright pianos and organs. It you want money to spend your vacation, write or phone me your wants. 1th For a First Class Hair Cut and : Shave, goto CHARLES ' WESLEY’S Shaving Parlors 1107 Pennsylvania Avenue Shaving 5c. Hair cutting 15&20 Shape-up Sc. Shampooing 15 WM. BANKS, Manager C. & P. Phone, Mt. Vernon 3937-M ith C. A. JOHNSON’S MUSIC SCHOOL 436.W. BIDDLE ST, Instructer of Vocal Music, also Piano, Organ, Pedal Organ, Violin,Cornet Here Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo and Other Instruments Where to get a Good Smoke A fine line of high grade Cigars, Ci- garettee, Smoking and Chew- ing Tobacco, Box Trade a Specialty ERNEST R. WILSON, 405. Dolphin St., 2, Druid Hill av. 1m-6-17 ae aceite R.H.BUTLER eames : Se (hess, Says let him send oh you a machine on ‘ Tt trial The honest Sime Sewing Machine — Man, This year the prices and pay ments 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 941 DruidHill Avenue. The Annual Camp [eeting under the auspices of Grace A.M.E. Church Catonsville, Md. Will{continue.in Greenwood Electric Park, Sunday, July 26,1911. Preaching 11 a: m., Rev. Turner or pastor; 3p. m., Dr. C. Hubert; 8 p- m., Dr. Hubert os pastor. 6.30 P. M., Gospel Song Service: A cordial invitation’ is extended our many friends, ministers aud laymen and all Praying Bands. C. H, Murray. Pastor. Bro, Henson, Secretary. Notice! Notice! There will be a Union Camp meet- ing held at Hullsville, Baltimore Co.,Md: From July 16 to July 30, by Hullsville M. E. Church and Mt. Zion M. E. Church. There will. be prominent speakers at each service. Pastors, Rev. Chas. E. Jones, of Hullsville, and Rev. Matthias Williams, of Mt. Zion. Special Sermon—Day. Nursery. Special sermon to the Day Nursery Association, Sunday, July 23, at 4 p. m., at St. John A: M. E. charch Lexington street near Pine, by the pastor, Rev. U. S. Flagg. All mem- bers and friends of other organiza- tions are invited. Mrs. Sarah E. Bacon, Chair, Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, Pres. Miss Gertrude Smith, Sec: © 2t Cc. ¥. W.C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. Willing Workers’ Day: Mrs. Melissa Miner, Chair. Rev. Marion F, Sydes, pastor of Waters. A. M. E.-Church, will speak. You are welcome. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres Miss E. E. Biight,Sec’y. PICNICS AND. OUTINGS. Notice—Evergreen A. M. E.S. 5. will give their annual Picnic, Wed- nesday, July 19th, at Greenwoed Electric Park, Winters avenue, Ca- tonsyille, Baltimore county, Md. All the Sunday schools of Baltimore and its suburbs are cordially invit- ed. Music will be turnished by Prot. Alfred Williams’ Band: of select mu- sicians. Admission for adult, 20cts. Children under 12 years, 10 cents. Picnic begins in the morning and closes a night at 1130 p,m. Rev. P. H. Green, Pastor. ~ J. T. Tilghman, Supt. BROWN CIRCLE No. 1 of East Baltimore, will give their First Annual Moonlight Excursion to Brown’s Grove on the palatial Steamer Starlight Thursday July 27 Tickets 25 cents. Good music in attendance. Boat leaves Miller's wharf at 8.30 p. m. Mra, M. Buckingham, chair.: Mrs. A. S. Banks, pres.; Mrs. M. E. Brown, treas.; Miss E. Woolford, sec.; BMes- dames L. V. Harris, H. M. Brown. 2t The United Hod Carriers Sena baer gata oe a of Baltimore will give a grand Ex- cursion to 4zettysburg, on Monday, July 31, 1911, over Western Mary- land RR. Round trip aduits $1. Children under 12 years 50c. ‘Tick- ets on saleat various stations Sun- day, July 30. 3t JOHN WESLEY M. E. S. S: will give their Annnal Excursion to GREATER BROWN’S GROVE Tuesday, July 14, 1911. Boat will leave McComas wharf toot Hughes street, 8 a.m. and-2 p. m.; Miller’s wharf 8.30 a. m. and 2.30 p.m. Edward Hughes, Supt. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 2 Second Grand Outing At DIXON PARK, Mt: Washing- ton, Md, Fridav, July 21st, from 6 to 12p.m, Admission to the Park, 25°Cents. it .-Royal Blue Club.. of Ellicott City, will give their last OUTING for the season ov Thurs- day, August 17, at GREENWOOD ELECTKIC PARK, Catonsville for berefit of St. Luke A. M. B. church. Admission, 25:cents. Music by the Huntsmen’s Band. Picnic 6-11.30 Ps m. 8-12-5t keene eee een} Block Carnival-Automobile Riding, New Bethel A. M..B. church Lanvale and Druid Hill avenue, Juiy 24-25-26-27-28. The tickets are 10 cents and‘entitle you to a pleasing auto trip. Committee: Mrs. Lydia Burke, and-Mrs. Ella Thompson, presidents; Miss Laura Campbell and Miss: Annie: Burke, secretaries. Rev. D, G. Hill, pastor. 2 Girl’s Day Pienic " The Girl's Day Club of East Balti- more will gave an Indian’ Wigwam Outing at Highland Electric Park. Vatonsville Thursday, July 27 Admission 15 cents Music by. the Pickaninny Band Mrs, Mary Mar- tin President: CHURCH NOTICES: a tay WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH: Aisquith St., near Jefferson; Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes. Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 A. 3L., Sermon by. Pastor: 2.30 P, M., Sunday School. 8 EF. M., Preaching. scree UE UD PAYNE .MEM A, M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun St. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor 11A,M., Preaching. H 2.30:'P. M., Sunday School ‘:. 7.00 Allen C, E. League. 8,00 P. M., Preaching Strangers always welcome. Andrew Gassaway, Supt, _T. Andrew Moore, Pres: ACE. Ly te-TRINITY A. M. E, CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev, A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11.A, M., Preaching 2°30 P. M., Sunday School, 8 P.M,, Preaching, T. J. Holliday, Supt. t@-H ANDY A.M. E. CHURCH "@8 Baker and Bruce Sts. or. Fulton av Take Preston st. cars. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Avenue 11,00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P.M. Sunday School 4 P.M., Open ‘Air: Meeting. 5 P. M., Class Meeting. 8.00 P. M.-Sermon by Rev. John N. Bowie. H. Hiner, Superintendent ST. JOHN’S A.M. E, CHURCH, Lexington St, near Pine, . Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 6A. M., Annual Bush Meeting, 11 A.M., Sermon by the Pastor subject: “The Open Door.” 3 P.M., Rev. Dr. Turpeau of Ames Mem, M. E. Church, choir and cone greyation will worship-us. SP MoPreachiog. __ EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURO. Rey: J. W. Norris, Pastor a 11A.M., Sermon by the Pastor 2,30 P. M.; Sunday School 7.30 P.M., Preaching by Pastor. or Stranger.. . Herbert Frisby, Supt Church Aid to Brown's Grove duly 27, Thursday. f@7 ALLEN A, M.E, CHURCH, Lexivgton and Carlton Streets Rev: J.G. Martin, Pastor. Quarterly Meeting Day 11 A. M.,. Preaching, by Rev S. M. lohnson, P. E. 7 2.30 P. af., Sunday Schoo! 8 P.M, Preaching Presiding Elder Come bear our new presiding elder.- GREEN SPRING -M. £, CHURCH Chattolanee, Md. Rey. R. A. Green, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by Stranger. 3.00 P. M., Sunday. School. 8P. M., Sermon by Pastor Mr. S. 8: Oliver, Supt. Mrs. jane Milligan, Pres. B. L. Mrs, Nellie Jones, Pres. Ladies. Aid JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 7 11 A. M., Sermon by Bishop I. B: Scott. All are invited. 9.30 A, M. and 2 30'P. M. Sunday School. Edward Hughes, Supt. te 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, 3.00 P. M. Special’ Sermon by Rev, C,G. Cummings, pastor As- bury M« E, church, choir and-con- gregatiou. 8.00 P.M. Sermon by Pastor. All are cordially invited. J. W, Jones, Supt. J. M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. t@- AMES MEM. M:.E. CHURCH, Carey aad Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor, 11.00 A, M., Sermon by Pastor 3.00 P. M:; Sunday School, 5P.M., The Forum. Address 8.00 P. M., Preaching. ta WHATCOAT M. E.CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. “King’s Hill” Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by “War Horse” 3.00-P. M., Sunday School 8 P. M., Special’ Sermon by the pastor from."‘Book of Revelations.” Friday, July 21, Block Carnival at the church. Dun’t fail to come! Prayer Meeting every Wednesday night. W. C. Tongue: Supt. t@-GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCR Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M, Class meeting 11A,M., Sermon by Rev. J. W. W. Fowler. 2.00:P. M,, Sunday School. 8b. M., Pastor oc Stranger. ‘T. Hs McGowan, Supt. te-CHRIST’S INSTITUTION, Ensor St. near Monument, Kev, G. W. Kennard;: Pastor. Rey. J, G. Hawkes. Co-pastor. 11°A. M,, Preaching Rev. L. Toney of Harford. 8 P M., Sermon Rev. by Aquil'a Brooks: (Jae we eee 1 We NG hee Oe et ; Ei foes en nS he? Nee Sac ae | { i ee MRS. HELEN COOPER | being ein en ecg henge ein Fe ng Heo eg AD ' A POPULAR MUSICIAN Mrs, Helen A. Cooper Has Won Her Way To The Top In| Local Musical and Literary Circles. | Mrs. Helen A. Cooper is probab- ly the widest. and most favorably known woman in East Baltimore. When one speaks of Centennial Church, the hearer’s mind instine- tively turns to Mrs, Cooper, for she has long been prominently connect ed with the various activities: of thechureh, First as a member of the Sunday School. then as a soprano singer on the éhoir and now for the past eight years organist and leader of ‘the choir of the church. Like most Baltimoreans who went to} school a few decades. ago, Mrs. Cooper finished her education at the old Holliday street school. Being musically: inclined she took: lessons under several of the leading teach- ers of the city. A little later she married the late ‘Orlando Cooper, but that did not deter her from keeping up her musical studies. Besides singing in star concerts in this and other cities she has pre- sented Belshazzar's Feast, the Holy City: and other cantatas. For the White People Give Negroes A Chance me : Sats Macon County, Alabama. is that County where Tuskegee Institute is located, where good eight. month ru- ral publie schools are carried on in nearly every school district. There ave fifty-five communities. The white people believe in giving the Neigroes a square deal in’ material, educational and religious matters. Lots of Negro farmers have recent- ly. moved into this county and every one is satisfied. There is no reason why. an industrious farmer should fail tu. do: well in this section. Lands are gradually advancing in price but it is yet cheaper than can be bought in any other section of the south. Wor further particulars write, Clinton J. Calloway, Real Estate Dewer, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. -—e Rev. Johnson Surprised Rev; Dr. L. %. Johnson, ‘pastor of the Madison Street Presbyterian Church was tendered a surprise at his residence on tlie evening of Thursday, July 6th by the members of his church and congregation, at which time a purse of tfty-seven dollars was presented by Miss. Vivi ian Carpenter, on behalf of the con- tributers, Refreshments were served and an evening of social en- joyment. spent. The Funeral cf : Mrs. A. B. Watkins "The funeral of Mrs. A. BL Wat- kins, took.place from the residence of hey daughter. Mrs. Mary A. Har- rison, 12i8 Argyle avenue, June Q6th, after an illness of 4 years 9 mooths and 10 days, which she bore with Christian fortitude. Servees were conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes. Interment was private in, her son's. Jeremiah Gaithre, Harmons, ‘AnncA rundei County, Md. Surviving her are two. children, eleven. grand children,. seventeen great grandchildren. The faimly of the deceased greatly. appeciates the manner in which Mr.-John .H, Owens the funeral. dircetor arrang- ed the funeral services. So ane. Poa Renegeupe in icy eee eel a eee ee RoR Reg of See ere eae oe ee eo oe ee eee SVE Gane a ee toe ae. a ee Ph lg. Jeg 1 ee ee o Sao ih gk oy ce Renee ame Sk Seats ee es Saas Coe en See a ec co Ne Rl ESS a oe By oF a ea Se Py cabikes eh Gee oe. eee eee AHS: SONGS EDS "URE aaa Cel ih SM eae Sees SN nS SOUR eat seated ee ee ORE a Seo a anceas lace ee el PRR R CMO SES eaNe: oo ee a ee po ee ees ce eee ee SEES aN ies oe is ee eae Meee ee Bese PROF. I, GARLAND PENN Corresponding Secretary of Convention Commission past seven years Mrs. Cooper has Been director of the playground. at ithe Jefferson Street School, and the white and colored children of the ‘neighborhood regard her as their | mother. In-speaking of her.work to a re+ ‘porter of the Afro-American Led- ger, Mrs. Cooper said: “"f do: not think there is much that can be said about me. J like music, but other folks have the same liking. _ I have always striven, however, to try to do the best that was in me, and maybe that accounts somewhat . for my apparent success. 1 love the playground work and during the seven years'I have been in charge of the work over here, as well as during the time I taught a county school my. sympathies: have broadened and this is another kind of music for all of us to cultivate.”” Her father the late William H. Wright, was a noted singer. Her mother is still ilving at an jadvane- ed age. ‘ Gaby velar ea tn Odd Fellows at Church, {Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cheswold, Del., Wuly 12.—Ches- wold Lodge, No, 4041,G . U. O. of Odd Fellows ine onneetion ith a delegation from Lockwood and Friendship, together with theHouse- hold of Ruth, iattended services” at Manship M. E. Church, Sunday, and listened to a well delivered sermon by the pastor, Rev. Edward Tyler. After the sermon the Houszhold. of Ruth were enlivened by addresses delivered by Miss M. E. Hazzard ‘Barrett. Rev, Tyleriis doing a good work yhere and is much beloved by “his jehuret an-congregation, - He isab- ly assisted by his faithful siscer, ‘who takes a great interest in his ares ‘THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER DEATH OF MISS ( aaa LELIA P. pricinsll Whe She T ack Lelia: Pauline Perkins departed this life, Sunday, June 18th, at the home of her mother: She was the daughter of Annie Perkins Wilson and the late George W. Perkins, and granddaughter of the late:Ann W. and Samuel B, Hutchins. =< The deceased was well-known in#musi- cal circles of this city. The funer- al was held from Sharp Street Me- morial M. ©. Church at 2p. m., Wednesday, June 21. . The services ware in charge of Rev... Hughes, who deserves the highest praise for the consoling manner in which he eulogized the Ife of the deceased. He was assisted by Rev. N. M. Car- yoll, Rev. J. L. Thomas, D.D., who made some very touching remarks. The deceased was horn. in Balti mare, April 15,1892. She had. heen a’ devoted member of the church from the time she was eleven years old. Her musical career started ‘carly in life. She was elected pi- anist of Sharp Street Sunday School at the age of 9 years and served in ‘this positon for five years and at the expiration of that time she was ‘elected the pianist of the main School in which position ’she served faithfully until death. She held the same position in the many. organi- zations of which she was a member. Some of them were: Queen Esther Circle, Rhinestone Social Club, The B.M.C. Ladies’ Aid Society, Union Reception Association, Social Lite- rary Department of the N. M. Car- roll Epworth League and the Presi- dents’ Club. ‘The floral tributes were many and handsome. A’ beautiful standing piece a harp made of roses, six feet high from her father and mother and brother; a handsome stand: of lavender peas and white -carnations pinks from‘her aunt, Mrs.Marie L. Wilson; a large and beautiful Wreath of white roses from her aunt and uncle, Clayton T. Wright; a handsome flat boquet of roses from her aunt and uncle. Interment was at Laurel Ceme- tery. Alexander Hemsley had charge of the funeral arrangements. During her illness her room was a bed of flowers, from her many friends. Mrs. Annie E. Perkins Wilson, 1125 Druid Hill avenue, Batimore. Taking a Big Risk. It was well known in Mayville that when Cyrus Fanning lent anything from a hammer to a plow, he expect- ed a good return: for che favor. It ‘was a matter: for astonishment to. Wii- son Green, however, when, ou Inquir- ing of Mr. Fanning how iuuch it would cost to rent -bis Jong ladder for an afternoon, Cyrus. replied promptly: “One dollar fifty.” “Now, look here, Cy.” remonstrated his nefghbor, “you know I've got te borrow It, for mine isn’t long enough to reach where I'm obliged. to climb to searca out that chimney leak for the Widow Sears, Can't you make it tess?" “No, I can’t.” and Mr. Fanning shook his small head and ciosed his, obstt nate: mouth, “Why can't you?” demanded Witson Green, “Because there's a wenk place In tt two-thirds. the way up,” snapped: Mr. Fanning, “ict bear my weight al right. but you're a-good thutty. pounds heavier, If if gave Wat under you ‘would costs me a dollar to ger it mended. Considering the risk, I cali a dollar. ‘n' half eheap."—Youth’s Cou panion. Why She Lost Patience ’ “John,” said. Mrs. Skidmore as she alighted from the train, “if you could just see what our dear son bas to put up with!" There was a suggestion of grief in her voice, “lll I'm laid in my coffin,” she con tinued, “I shall never get over. the shéck of this surprise trip. He. was ‘simply inveigled into marrying that ‘girl! Happy! Yes, of course he act Jed happy before me, but he was bul Med into that" “Mrs, Skidmore ‘sniffed. | “Oh,and after the careful manner ta which we raised our poor child!" “You see,” panted Mrs, Skidmore, as ine followed her husband up the sta- Hon: ‘steps, “Il was the last person in ‘the world they expected to have drop ‘down on them in New York, But chat and the fact chat 1 reached their apart ‘ment in the Bronx at 2) minutes to 10 at night, gave me an insight. “When I reached New York I did aot call them up fron the statioa, but Bot a cab and went right up to the house. To increase their surprise stil ‘more, 1 did uot ring the bell when | found that the janitor bad left the ves ‘tibile door open. ..1 merely went up. -“Rortunately, or [ never would bave known of our poor dear boy's misery— that wife of bis had her front door unlocked. So 1 turned the knob and stood in the long narrow hall which has made the Bronx apartments so cel ebrated!” Mrs. Skidmore's delicate cheeks: were flushed. “John, I never want to suffer what f went through that minute! They had not heard me enter, aad, glancing along the ball to the kitchen at the end [ saw--oh, It's too terrible!" Mrs. Skidmore composed herself. “There was our poor dear soa, on bis hands and knees! One hand held 8 soapy sponge that he bad been wiping over @ very dirty floor! The other” —Mrs, Skidmore shuddered—well, that wite:of bis was alrily perched on the sink, swiling down on him, and be bad grabbed her ridiculously Uttle hend and he wag kissing it! Our poor, poor aon! : “Jack could afford to hire.a woman just once a week, that wite of bis ex. plained when our greetings were over, and she laughed. She bad never serub: bed a floor in her Iife, and Jack was a man, and. stronger, so he did it for ber. Anyway, Jack loved to do itt Our poor boy, who had never chopped a Dit of wood at. home: In his lige or wiped.a dish for the maids!. “All that night L.tossed and worried? At slx the ‘next morning, though I had strict injunctions not to get up Ull 1 was cailed, 1 went into thelr twe by two Ilving, room. Presently who should come. in but Jack, bat and coat on: and in. his arms a paper bag and a bottle of cream! My dear, thinks of our poor Jack going out for a bot- tle of cream! The delicatessen store: was only four blocks off, and Charlotte dld.so love fresh gugar rolls for her breakfast! My coming had necessitated the extra cream, it seenis. He bad also a lit tle dab of chipped corn beef. With a broad grin he lefe me and made tor Ube kitchen, where he percolated cof- fee—for Charlottes He set the table and arranged it! ‘Then he caited her and'she appeared with her hair in a prald and wearing a rose pink dress: ing gown! ~Think, John, te come to that after dhe way we always dressed for break. fast, aftee my making the girls prepare bacon for Jack each morning, because he was so fastidlons! After the sears of breakfasts of golden brown toast which he absolutely demanded!" Mrs Skidmore bit her lps. “John,” she sald, weakly, “when breakfast was ended, our poor. boy washed the dishes, he swept the Goors, fe made the bed!" Mrs. Skidmore’s /yoice was weak with ‘horror. “And that wife of his had been playing the alano in the meanwhile! “By that time it was necessary for him to leave for work, He Idlssed my vieek in a pecky fashion and, tak cng that creature in the hali, said good: vy to ber for eight minutes. by the ‘lock! She takes her lunch in. a yelil near by, They get dinner in a fronx cafe. And. our poor bor—” “rs. Skidmore reached for -her hus nand’s hand. “John, our poor boy Is jilissfully, madly happy with that. girl working like a siave for her, denying himself everything for her!" There was silenee for a moment. Then Mrs. skidmore smiled through her tears. “Yes, John,” she said, “that's the way we wore, as You say, But what vets me out of patience is the way we sampered Jack for 28 years when he'd Lave been just as happy without it." Wiiy the. Pretzel Twists. The pretzel is capable of Infinite sossibilities in the. macter of sbape. +, shows almost as many forms as do the leaves: of trees. The construction “i the pretzel may not be inaptly de- corthed in: sailor terms. [ts peculiar rhape {s attained in this way: A hignt Is taken in a roll of dough and rye ends are given a half twist and :rought back upon the opposite sides st tne bight. This process gives to the pretzel a heart-shaped _apypear- rnee, but no one ever ventured: to hint that any sentimental reason ex. ‘sted for-assigning this shape'to such a prosaic: thing as.a pretzel. Whea the pretzel Bas. been duly “var. rished.” It is eWbjected to a process of. salting, and the thing Is complete. —Harper'’s Weekly. .. + RUBY POMADE THE MOST EXQUISITELY AND DAINTILY PERFUMED WHOSE OPINION COULO HAVE 5; MORE WEIGHT THAN THAT OF THE E EMINENT OR. T. T. WOMACK, WHO ol ENIOYS ONE OF THE MOST EX- eee TENSIVE MEDICAL PRACTICES IN Poa ae PHILADELPHIA ? omer i “Prom both aaceatbc and prac: : k tical point of view { regacd sour Fees " Ruby Pomade a greatsuccess. be BAR AVTERMIA DE ; ing vastly superior to any bair Meygcpereaey od preparation that [ have ever per. eSeeehaaae aris Se fSovally used or explored ia m7. (Besa sae i practice”. Re ean “(also admire the elozant style in which sou put it up". . , Signed, a ; TT. 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Ruby Pomade is the Best Hair Preparation in the world ond of course has. many cheop and worthless imitations—the genuine Ruby Pomade is made only by ji MAIN OFFice,..1STH & TASKER STS. Baer & Snyder, Mfg. Chemists. sa % Write atonbe for AGENTS TERMS. No experience required to sell Ruby Pomade—sell the first jarand you have a permanent customer and friend, teat A 79 Sell Your Goods To Sell Your Property : To Buy a House To Succeed in Your Business To Lend or Borrow Money To Increase your volume of trade To Rent a Roomor a Flat To Successfully campete with the white tradesmen Anything at all worth’having We would personally advise you. to go at once to the * best “AD SHOP” in your community and in= vest a few good.hard American dollars in taking the generous public in- | to your confidence IN THE COMMUNITY OF BALTIMORE THE AFRO-AMERICAN. LEDGER STANDS'SUPREME TheLadies are for . “Hairdresser to Sociéty” FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AYE. Tuskegee institute SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS Four Weeks: June i9th toJuly 14th, 191. Coursse: Methods: Primary and Advanced Literary Subjects: Elementary ard Advances. Industries, incinding Manuai Training, Cooking, Sewing Basket- ry, ete “Agriculture: Preparator tor teack ing in Public Schools. Community Woris for Teachers, Other features by special gna cent San Booker T. jee Prin. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Employment Bureau FUFirst-class situations caw be ze- cured from the Employment Bureau of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association, 1200 Druid Hillavenue: Ofice open. daily from 96.m. to 4p. m., Saturdays 9 a. m. to p.m. 25 cents to secure a situation. 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Second Term of National Religious Training Institution's Summer Session Starts Off Auspiciously—Many Sided Life of President S. L. Warren of the Chautauqua Association. By GEORGE F. KING. Durham, N. C. Never before in the history of educational work among the race in this state has a summer school begun with such an auspicious opening as the summer school and Chautauqua of the National Religious Training school, this city, on Wednesday, July 5. With a corps of instructors from the leading institutions and a number of the best lecturers of both races, teachers and preachers from nearly every state in the Union registered as students, the campus of the institution presents an animating scene. Every day since the school opened it has been visited by a number of distinguished visitors who were astounded at the development of the work and its farreaching scope. Prominent teachers and letters from various parts of the country have occasioned a series of social events which have made Durham for Afro-Americans Mecca of intellectual and progressive activity. The school will be in session six weeks. Among the inspiring events of the first week was a series of lectures by Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Huriburt of New Jersey, who enjoys the unique distinction of being one of the most authentic authorities on the Bible in America. Every evening the beautiful auditorium is filled with an audience composed of both races representing men and women of many vocations. Musicals are held weekly, affording some of the best talent in the race an opportu DR. S. L. WARREN. tunity to be heard and also to help others. The excellent location is picturesque, and the balmy breezes combine to the success of the second summer school and Chautauqua. The North Carolina Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental association, which convened in this city a few weeks ago, was followed by the opening of Dr. Shepard's great work and with the election of Dr. S. L. Warren of Durham to the office of president of this association. Durham has been given an extraordinary amount of ginger, so to speak. Dr. Warren has won the reputation of being a silent force, tending for a purpose which always achieves for good. He has the honor of being the first graduate of Kittrell college to graduate in medicine and, with Dr. A. M. Moore of Durham, is the oldest Afro-American physician in Durham. Modest and unassuming in character, Dr. Warren has contributed much to the progress of the profession among Afro-Americans. He is considered to be one of the wealthiest men of the race in North Carolina. This wealth has been acquired by judicious investments. His real estate holdings are large. In the exclusive section of the city Dr. Warren owns a palatial home which adds to the civic taste of the community. Other officers of the company are Messrs. R. B. Fitzgerald, George W. Powell and several other well known business men. Dr. Warren is vice president of the Mechanics and Farmers' Savings Bank of Durham and president of the Enterprise Realty and Investment company. A large and well appointed office building, constructed of brick and located in the commercial part of the city, is owned by him and one Mr. Scarboro, an energetic business man. As head of the North Carolina Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental association, indications are that the plans adopted at its recent session will be very effective and beneficial. PREJUDICE AT ANN ARBOR. Lapsley Finally Placed on Track Team of Famous Institution. Ann Arbor, Mich—Lapsley, a colored sprinter, will be given a 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 colored law students, seniors interested themselves in his behalf and in bebalf of justice and saw to it that justice was done. 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 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 champions of fair play. The faculty, President Hutchins declared, was powerless to act in the matter, since the division of athletics was under direct control of the board of regents. The young men were referred to Mr. Bartleme, the head of the athletic department, who 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 stated that the reason Lapsley had not been placed on the team before was more because of the conditions they would meet elsewhere than at Ann Arbor. Colored students at Ann Arbor are very much pleased with the result or the unsolicited action on the part of Mr. Hill and join more heartily in making him their racial hero. Mr. Hill was also elected recently as treasurer of the Jeffersonian society. PROFESSOR HUBERT MADE HEAD OF JACKSON COLLEGE He Is Eminently Fitted by Learning and Business Experience. Jackson, Miss.—In keeping with its policy of turning its large colored schools over to the management of the race as soon as practicable the American Baptist Home Mission society has recently named Professor Z. T. Hubert of Atlanta, Ga., as president of Jackson college. This fact, together with the installation of Professor John Home as president of Atlanta Baptist college and the turning over of the new Roger Williams university to colored men, gives the society a warmer place in the hearts of our people in the south, whom it has for so long helped and educated. Professor Hubert, who is one of the most advanced representatives of the educated colored men, succeeded Dr. Luther G. Barrett, who was president for seventeen years. By his coming all the faculty in charge of the work of Jackson college will be Afro-American. The new president was born and reared in Georgia and understands thoroughly the economic and educen- PRESIDENT Z. T. HUBERT. PRESIDENT Z. T. HU- BERT. tional needs of his people. He is an alumnus of Atlanta Baptist college, the Massachusetts Agricultural college and Boston university. His experience as a teacher in the State Agricultural college of Florida and his long business connection with the home mission schools in Atlanta commended him to the society as the man peculiarly fitted to take up this work for the race in Mississippi. With a faculty of cultured men and women from the best schools in the country the graduates and students have every reason to feel assured that its former high standard will be maintained. In addressing a body of educators Professor Hubert said: "Co-operation should be the slogan of all the schools in the state of Mississippi for the education of colored youth. While each should have its particular field of activity, meeting such needs as its constituents demanded, yet they should fill a common purpose in the formation of Christian character by the unification of effort. "None of us can say that because we are colored, that because we have a colored president and a colored faculty at Jackson college, we ought to be appreciated by the people. It is only merit that counts. If we can show the people, if we can show the state, that we are worthy we will have their confidence, if not we deserve to fail." The Way to Make Good Citizenship. N. Barnett Dodson says the burden of the national government ought to be not how much race variety it can enlist into its citizenship, but how much citizenship it can put into the multiplicity of races seeking protection under the American form of government THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER Keysville Normal School Shows Gret- ifying Results—Needs More Room. Principal Allen J. Goode and the board of trustees of the Keysville (Va.) Normal, Academic and Industrial school, located at Keysville, Charlotte county. Va., are much gratified over the results of the past year's work of the institution. So eager were the young men and women of the rural districts surrounding the school to obtain an education that the number of applicants far exceeded the capacity of the school to accommodate all who desired entrance. An effort is now being made to raise $6,000 toward the erection of two dormitories and a chapel. The institution, besides being chartered by act of the Virginia legislature, also has the endorsement of Governor William Hodges Mann and a number of well known and influential citizens of Boydton, Va., the home town of the [Pictorial portrait of a man in a suit with a tie. The background is plain white. The man's face is centered, and he has a serious expression. The portrait is a black-and-white image with a grainy texture. The man's hair is bald, and he is wearing a suit with a white shirt and a dark tie. The suit is dark, and the shirt is white. The tie is dark, and the shirt is white. The man's face is centered, and he has a serious expression. The portrait is a black-and-white image with a grainy texture. The man's hair is bald, and he is wearing a suit with a white shirt and a dark tie. The suit is dark, and the shirt is white. The tie is dark, and the shirt is white. PRINCIPAL A. J. GOODE. principal officers of the school. They are: Lawyer C. T. Baskerville, commonwealth attorney of Mecklenburg county; Lawyer Charles Alexander, exjudge, now postmaster at Boydton; Hon. John Dugger, justice of the peace, and Mr. H. F. Hutchinson, clerk of Mecklenburg county. Mr. R. C. Pulley, an evangelist, is the authorized traveling soliciting agent for the school, and his credentials bear the same indorsements as does the institution. Mr. Pulley has done splendid work for the school during his brief administration. He is now on his northern tour, which will continue through the summer. On June 24 he received a letter of congratulation from Governor Mann for the brilliant record which he has made thus far. THE POINT OF LIMITATION. Manual Training Not the Only Hope For Colored Americans. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Those who father the idea that the only hope of colored Americans lies in manual training with a few institutions for higher learning are sadly mistaken. The history of the race since freedom is decidedly against such a theory. During the less than fifty years since the civil war the race has entered almost every avenue of business and commercial activity with a marked degree of success. In education and the professions the colored man has taken high rank. His hopes and aspirations are as lofty and as possible of accomplishment under the same circumstances and conditions as those of any other race. The individuals of any race who by ambition, self reliance and thrift make their way upward in education, business or in professional life are not the kind who place a low estimate on man's possibilities. The color of the skin is no criterion for brain development. The colored race in America will continue to go forward despite the advice of those who would like to see its progress retarded or confined to a certain kind of industry. Afro-Americans Honor John Brown. Governor Stubbs of Kansas, Miss Eva Marshall Shontz, Lieutenant Governor Hopkins and former Governor St. John were among the principal speakers at the unveiling of a monument erected by Afro-Americans in memory of John Brown in Kansas City, Kan. recently. The funds for the erection of the monument were started by the late Bishop Abram Grant. All of the money for the shaft was contributed by Afro-Americans. Silver Bay Conference of the Y. W. C.A. The eastern city conference of the Young Women's Christian association held at Silver Bay. N. Y., from July 1 to 10, inclusive. under the auspices of the national board of the Young Women's Christian association, was a great success. Reports of the various summer conferences held thus far indicate a growing influence and friendly sentiment for the organization throughout the country, especially among student associations. Political League to Meet in Boston. The next annual meeting of the National Independent Political league will be held in Boston for three days beginning on Monday, Aug. 28. Much interest is being manifested in the coming session, as it is possibly the last annual gathering before the next national convention of the two great political parties. From present indications the meeting will be largely attended. Manasseh's Wickedness and Penitence Sunday School Lesson for July 16, 1911 Specially Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT—II Chronicles 33:1-20. MEMORY VERSES—12, 13. GOLDEN TEXT—"Cease to do evil; learn to do well."—Isa. 1:16-17. learn to do well." -Isa. 11:18-17. TIME-Manasseh reigned 55 years, from B. C. 694-640. He began in the 28th year of the kingdom of Judah. LAEHE-Judah and Jerusalem its capital. LAEHE was carried captive to Babylon for a time. The Kingdom of Israel had been destroyed a quarter of a century before Manasseh began to reign. The teacher of boys or girls may begin by asking what a lighthouse is for, or a foghorn, or bell buoy in the harbor. Is it to tell the sailors where to go? No, it is to tell them where not to go. Why are stories of bad men told in the Bible, such as the one in this lesson? They are a warning. They are pictures of a character that repels us, that urges us not to enter any path that leads to that end. During the long reign of Manasseh Jerusalem was at peace while the neighboring lands were harried by Assyrian armies, so that Jerusalem had a large share of the trade of Palestine. The king and his subjects benefited in many ways from the immense increase of traffic caused by the inclusion of Egypt and western Asia under one empire. The political rank of Jerusalem secured to her the chief markets of the internal commerce of Judah, as well as the gifts which it was customary for foreign traders to leave with the lords of the territories they visited; and thus in spite of the disadvantages of its site, the city must have become a considerable emporium. Manassheh was the son and heir of Hezekiah, a great, and, on the whole, good king. His mother's name was Hepizibah, the delight of her husband. He was only twelve years old when he began to reign in form. But in Judah a king was not supposed to be of age until he was eighteen. For six years Manassheh must have been to a great extent under the influence of his regents and counselors. He was the sixteenth king of Judah. He reigned fifty and five years. The longest reign in the history of Judah and Israel. And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord. Manassheh was king of the Lord's people, and his business was to carry out God's plan of a peculiar people who should teach the nations righteousness, and the true way of living. He was a mere boy, unable at first to assert himself as a ruler. He doubtless was waited on, petted, flattered, courted, treated as a superior being, whose will should never be checked, nor fancy thwarted; with no regular business, no hard tasks. What Manassch did was popular and fashionable; following the ways of the greatest, most cultured, most influential nation in the world, then the master of Judah. The people were doing business with the Assyrians. Trade demanded conformity. Society was dominated by Assyrian influences. Moreover, many doubtless used the same argument Rabshakeh used to Hezekiah that the prosperity under heathen gods, and their conquering power proved that these gods were mightier than Jehovah the God of the little Province of Judah. Mannasseh degraded true religion that was meant for the comfort and elevation of man, by leading his people away from the one true God, the only source of help, into all manner of useless, irrational, degrading enchantments by which the people sought for guidance and help. Thus these practices were troason and disloyalty. The Lord spake to Manasseh, by means of the prophets, of whom Nahum may have been one; by means of his conscience, by the example of his father, by means of his conscience, by the written word, by providence. It is not known just when Manasseh was made to pay the penalty of his sins, but it must have been after many years of idolatry. Wherefore the Lord brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria and Manasseh was made captive. The records of Assurbanipal record a review of the 22 kings of whom Manasseh was one apparently at Nineveh. Which took Manasseh among the thorns, "in chains," margin, "with books." "Assyrian kings sometimes thrust a hook into the nostrils of their captives, and so led them about. He had been sailing down the Niagara rapids carelessly, and now he foils the tossing of the waves, the current swiftly flowing by the rocks, he sees spray over the cataract, and hears its roar. Why? In order that he may stop ere it is too late. The bitter fruits of his wrong doing wrought the desirod effect. The prodigal came to himself. He besought the Lord, Jehovah, not the heathen gods he had been worshiping, who failed him in his trouble. God showed Manasseh clearly that he forgave him, by the fact that he brought him again to Jerusalem. God forgive him. God loves to forgive. He does not love to punish. As he tells us through Ezekiel: "Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord God; and not that he should return from his ways, and live? Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. 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MARSHALL Architects and Builders Cement and Mosaic Work BOND & MARSHALL, Architects, Builders, Cement and Stone Workers. 3120 Barclay Street. C. & P. Phone Mad. 3869-M Wistaken Kindness. LOCAL JOTS Visiting In Hot Springs Miss Alice George, of 253 N. Schroeder street, Baltimore has left the city for Hot Springs, Bath County, Va., where she will spend four months. She will return about October. Mr. Edward Bell formerly of Chicago is also at Hot Springs for a four months stay. Steamer Disabled Cause On last Friday night the Steamer Emma Giles, in docking at Light St. Wharf, broke her shaft. The company immediately got busy and tried to secure another steamer to replace the Emma Giles, she running a regular route. Failing to secure one, it became necessary as the last resource to cancel all charters of the Steamer Annapolis, pending repairs on the Steamer Emma Giles. The above named organizations take this means of thanking their many friends and patrons for their indulgence in retaining their tickets, that will be good for our excursion on August 1st, and hoping to have their presence on that date assuring them a day of unalloyed pleasure and enjoyment Prominent School Mr. and Mrs. Elijah H. Crosby, of Salem, Michigan, announce the marriage of their daughter, Viva Estella, to Samuel Francis Bond, of Baltimore, on Wednesday, June 28, 1911, at Washington, D. C. The bridal couple are both prominent school teachers of Baltimore. They will visit the home of the bride about the middle of August and will be at home to their friends after September 14, 1911 at 1018 N. Carey street, Baltimore, Md. To Spend Vacation in Europe Miss Gertrude Owens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Owens, of 1222 Division street, left New York the last of June to spend her vacation in Europe. She was a passenger on board Red Star line steamer T. S. S. Topland. Trinity Organizations go Visitin' The Bishop J. Albert Johnson Penny Club, of Trinity A. M. E. E Church and presidents and auxiliaries of that church attended services at Handy A. M. E. Chapel, Sunday of last week. Among those present were Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, Chairman; Mrs. Bettie Bell, Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines, Mrs. Martha Thompson, Mrs. Elizabeth Custiss, Mrs. Montrou, Mrs. Annie Gleaves, Mrs. Annie Hale and Mrs. Hattie Gross. Suffrage League Gets Busy At a special meeting of the Suffrage League, held at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday night, it was decided to employ an organizer, to enlist the help of women in the fight against disfranchisement and to wage a vigorous campaign of educaton against the Digges disfranchising bills from now until fall. Schools of instruction will be opened and the text of the obnoxious amendment printed and scattered broadcast. Another meeting will be held next Tuesday night. Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander, presided. 1911 Graduate Entertained Mr. Frank J. Sorrell, of the class of 1911, of the C. H. S. was tendered a reception on Wednesday evening, July 12 in honor of his graduation by the Loyal Knights of St. John at the residence of Mr. Henry W. Ebb, 1539 Argyle Ave. Those present were Misses Pearl Carroll, Pearl Flagg, Genesta Jenkins, Miss Jenkins, and Miss Pennington. Messrs. Morris Diggs, Lacey Flagg, Lewis Flagg, Joseph Hammond, Joshua Kelly, Eugene Kerr John Keve, E. Gray Lloyd., Edward Sorrell, Ardian B. Testman Percy E. Tyson and Vernon Young. Prominent Undertaker Joseph Locks, a young funeral director of East Baltimore, died at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wednesday, where he had been taken the night before to undergo an operation for appendicitis. He as suddenly taken ill with a severe pain in his side, which the doctor diagnosed as appendicitis. His sudden death came as a great shock to his wife, brothers and sisters. Mr. Locks was born in this city 30 years ago. He learned the undertaking buisness under his father. We met father the late John W. [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. in the city during the Civil War. Besides his wife and several children, his father and a number of brothers and sisters survive. One sister is the wife of Rev. P. W. Wortham. A brother, Mr. Benjamin Locks is a student at Howard University. Union League Meeting a Success At the Mamoth League Meeting held at Handy A. M. E. Church on last Sunday was a great success. We thank the officers and members also the friends of the various churches and leagues for their hearty support and hope our next meeting will attract a larger attendance. Yours for the work, Wm. Butler, President. Mrs. H. E. Frey, Secretary of the Allen C. E. League Union of Baltimore. Secretary White Visits Here Mr. W. J. White, one of the secretaries in the great forward religious movement, was in the city Wednesday, enroute to New York, from Arundel-on the Bay, where he had been attending the conference of the Y. M. C. A. secretaries. He expressed himself as being hopeful for the future of the movement, which is interdenominational and interracial. Mrs. Ellen Holland Mrs. Ellen Holland, the beloved wife of Mr. Henry Holland, of 506 W. West street departed this life Saturday July 1st, 1911, age 52. She was born at Fort Monroe, Va., married 36 years, 11 months, 1 day and 3 hours. She was a strong pillar in Zion A. M. E. Church, Pennsylvania for more than 48 years and a servant of God. Well done; the glorious warfare is past, the battle fought and the victory won, and though art crowned at last. Many thanks to her kind friends for their floral tributes. By her husband, Henry Holland, ANNUAL REPORT The United daughters of Ruth Beneficial Society of Baltimore held its Annual Meeting Auditing, Thursday eveningJune 29, 1911 at the residence of Mrs. Harriet A. Contee, president. Mrs. Susie E. Ross. the Examiner made a most careful examination and presented a most favorable report. The Association paid out over five hundred dollars during the past year in sick and death benefits, is worth more than eleven hundred dollars and a membership roll of 95. The association ranks as one of our best beneficial organizations in the city and among its members are some of the most worthy matrons and well-known ladies. Mrs. Harriet A. Contee, Pres. Mrs. E. J. Truxon, Sec.; Mrs. A. Bishop, assistant secretary; Mrs. Frances J. Thomas, Treas. CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY By A. W. MACY. "THE FATHER OF CRUELTY." Hakem I., rules of Cordova, Spain, in Moorish days, did not hesitate to use drastic measures with his subjects when they displeased him. At one time, when confronted with a rebellion, he promptly sent forty thousand of them into exile. To make assurance doubly sure he razed their dwellings to the ground, thus leaving them no homes to return to. For this act he has become known in history as "The Father of Cruelty." It is recorded that when he died he left a family of forty children; twenty boys and twenty girls. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER Come Go To Brown's Grove on the Following Dates Where you can enjoy a pleasant outing, and rest from the turmoils of the city. Make your selection now, also secure your day or moonlight trip; only a few more open. For full particulars, apply to Geo. W. Brown, Miller's Wharf, foot of Caroline Street, 8:30 A. M. and 2,20 P. M. or Walter Langley, 1418 Jefferson Street. Convention Conc AT SHARP STREET M. Corner of Dolph Thursday night, Star Singer, Readers, and Anders Washington, B PROGRAM S.30 ONE PR JULY. 19-Galilean Fishermen to Cambridge. 20-Sharon Bapt. Ch. and S. S. 21-Waylaud Baptist Church and S. S. 22-Education and Missionary Convention. 23-Four Churches Combined. 24-Bethel A. M. E. Church from Chestertown to Grove. 25-Provident Beneficial Society. 27-Church Aid of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. 28-Trinity A. M. E. S. S. 30-The Ladies' Aid of Centennial M. E. Church. 31-G. U. O. of Good Hope AUGUST. 1-Antioch Baptist Church and S. S. 2-St. Matthews M. E. Church. 3-Metropolitan Annex Sunday School. And Whatcoat M. E. 4—Perkins Square Bap. Ch. & S. S. 6—Rev. Belt, Baptizing. 7—G. U. O. of B. S., S. & D. of Job, No. 7. 8—Asbury M. E. Church to Port Deposit. 9—People's Benefit and Fraternal Soc. 10—St. Mark's No. 37, G. U. O. of Good Hope. 11—Good Hope & Virginia Bapt. Ch. and S. S. 13—Ames M. E. Church. 14—John Wesley Choir. 15—St. James A. M. E. Church, Havre de Grace to Grove. 16—Janes M. E. Ch. from Chestertown to Grove. 17—Brotherhood of St. Paul. 18—Grace Presbyteran Church. 20—Ames M. E. Church. 21—Princess Tabernacle No. 42 & No. 3 Lodge, K. & D. of Samara. 22—Queen Elizabeth Court O. O. C. K. of P. 23—Ragmen's Association. 24—D. F. B. Association. 25—Trustees Bethel A. M. E. Church. 26—Friendship Lodge, No. 29, K. of P., from Chestertown to Grove. 28—Silver Spring Social. 29—Juvenile Council No. 4. K. of P. 30—G. U. O. of Moses to St. Michaels 31—Choral Symphony Oratorio Society. MOONLIGHTS. 18—Ladies Aid of Eastern M. E. Church 20—The Shelter Association. 21—Maryland Union Company. 25—Southern Section Pleasure Club. 27—Brown's Circle. 27—Pulpit Relief of Bethel A. M. E. Church. AUGUST. 1—Counts of Baltimore 2—Amazon Court No. 10. K. of P. 3—Barbers' Union. 4—Payne Invincibles of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. 7—The Uplifting Asso. of Md. 9—Jerusalem Temple Mystic Shriners. 10—Stewardesses of Centennial. 11—United Order S. of D. of Mercy 14—Free Will Society of East Baltimore 17—Jolly Ten of East Baltimore 21—Ebenezer choir 22—Wilson Pleasure Social 24—Willing Workers of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church 28—St. Johns Court 30—Parsonage Com. of Centennial Ch. 31—Trustees Auxiliary of St. Paul M. LLEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW carry a full Line of Colored Human Hais Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. 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He put on the whistle, yet it did not move, but only stood and barked furiously at the approaching engine. Still on, on, on, came the train, and still there stood the dog, more furious than before. The train passed, and at the next station it was noticed that a part of a dress was clinging to the wheel guard. A messenger was sent back, when a dead child was found, which had evidently fallen asleep, and whom the noble dog tried to protect to the very last, giving his very life sooner than flinch from his truss. The Problem. "How queer Agnes looks of late!" "Yes. I can't make out whether it's dress reform or hard luck."—Harner's Bazar. 50 CENTS e direction of Purviance JULY 21, 1911 7 to 12 ELECTRIC PARK 25 Cents MY EXCURSION BRIAL M. E. CHURCH TO STEAMER ANNAPOLIS disappointment St. Wharf at 7:30 a. m. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor. EENS @ SON Bark Embalmers ORALS $75.00. 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Man—"Who is the responsible person in this firm?" Office Boy—"I'm the one who gets all the blame." Sufficient. PERSONALS No use doing without your favorite paper. Just order your Afro-Afro-American Ledger to be sent to you at your summer home. No charges for changing as often as you want. The main thing is to have your paper wherever you are. You want all the news from home, and the only way to get it is to get the Afro-American Ledger, and it only costs $1.00 the year. Anywhere in the United States. Mrs. Annie Lather, has moved from 1606 Argyle avenue to 1123 Calhoun street. Mrs. Maud Gross, leader of Trinity A. M. E. Church choir, has returned from a visit to Frederick, Md. Big dance, July 26, Highland Park The condition of Mrs. Martha Butler, who has been ill at the residence of her son, Rev. Joseph L. Butler, 302 Pine street, remains practically unchanged. Mr. Benjamin Moody, of 911 Warner street, has gone to Philadelphia for the Summer. Kerr's music, very refreshing, July 26 Mr. Joseph L. Myers, superintendent of the Walters Public Baths, has returned from a brief visit to friend in Norristown, Pa. Mrs. D. G. Mack, who has been ill at her home, 2133 Druid Hill avenue, is in a greatly improved condition. Grand Moonlight Excursion by the Colored Barbers' Protective Union Thursday, August 3rd, "Starlight." Mr. John W. Hawkins, of Druid Hill avenue, has returned home from and extended two weeks. visit in New York, Boston, Mass., and Montreal, Canada. Kerr's Orchestra, Highland Park, July 26 AUGUST 9th Miss Helen M. Truxon, of Presstman street, will teach domestic science in the public schools of Charleston, W. Va., next fall. Rev. W. I. Johnson, spent last week in Govans. Come on! Shucks to the heat, give me Kerr's Orchestra Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. Gassaway, of Govans, last week. Miss Sarah Wallace and Mrs. Maud Durbin, of 1141 N. Carey street spent Sunday in Washington, the guest of Mrs. Charles Mallory-of 1378 Montebello avenue. Mrs. Mamie Carter, and sons, of Essex county, Va., are visiting their aunt, Mrs. I. Gassaway, of Govans. Highland Park bound, July. 26 AUGUST 9th Mrs. A. T. Waller and her son, have gone to visit her daughter, Mrs. Irene Walton, at Atlantic City. Mrs. Addie Kyler, of 515 W. Biddle street left this week for Calvert county, Md., where she will spend the summer. Mrs. H. T. Allen, of 619 W. Biddle street, is spending the summer at Atlantic City, N. J. You can't tell until July 26th Miss Mayme Woolford, who was operated on for an injury to her hand recently, is much improved. Mr. George T. Satchell, who has been quite ill at his residence, 619 West Biddle street, is improving. AUGUST 9th Miss Gladys Washington, of 523 Mosher street, who was operated on at the. University Hospital for appendicitis, is slowly improving. Mrs. J. White of Trinity A.M.E Church, entertained Miss Martin, and Miss Murray at luncheon and dinner, at her summer residence at Atlantic City, during the C. E. Convention. AUGUST 9th Mr. Harry T. Pratt, a group principal in the city schools, is attending the summer sessions of Columbia University, New York. IF IT'S PURE DRUGS IT'S HERE FENNEL'S PHARMACY Druid Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Examine Signatures. A number of the larger banking institutions employ from one to half a dozen men whose sole duty is to examine every check that comes in through the clearing house, and vouch for the genuineness of the signatures.