The Afro-American

VOL. XIX NO. 52: OFFICERS OF TRUE REFORMERS RESIGN GRAND MASTER HOLMES DENIES THAT HE PERMITTED DEPOSITS IN DEFUNCT BANK Mr. Burrell Says He Will Be Able To Explain His Conduct At The Proper Time-W. R. Giffin, of Washington, Elected Grand Master to Succeed Holmes.-A Large Number Of Marylanders Present.-Police Called To Re- Richmond, Va, August 25. Facing delegates from all parts of the country who had gathered in special session that the affairs of the Grand Fountain of True Reformers may be thoroughly investigated, Grand Master A. W. Holmes and W. P. Burrell, for many years secretary of the order, resigned their posts at the initial session Tuesday. In resigning, Mr. Holmes made a speech in which he flatly denied the allegations in the indictment recently returned against him that he had permitted deposits to be made in the defunct True Reformers' Bank, when he knew it to be hopelessly insolvent. He severely arraigned those whose activity had caused trouble for his administration. His speech was interrupted by cat calls and hisses, and it was only with difficulty that a special force of police maintained order. Mr. Burrell followed the grand master and said that he resigned because the order had a right to demand an explanation from the present administration. He said that he welcomed the opportunity which will be shortly given him to justify his conduct. Rev. Morris, of New Jersey, acted as grand master and B. A. Cephas,, of Richmond acted as grand secretary until the election of new officers yesterday morning. At the public meeting Tuesday night Attorney J. Thomas Newsome of Newport News Va. defended the work of the investigating committee. Walter R Griffin of Washington; D. Webster Davis and James I. Mitchell also spoke. Floyd Ross of St. Louis presided. Marylanders Present The following Marylanders are attending the session: James H. Nutt chief of the Maryland Division; Thomas Randolph, Mary Nichols, John Winston, Henry Streets, Annie Washington, James Jackson, George Ringgold, John E. Minnis, John N. Gibson, J. W. Thompson, J. G. Fletcher, Annie Flamer, Elizabeth Blake, Hiram Gaither, Isaac Tilghman, Anna Queen, James Johnson, G. W. Archer, Isaac Bell, Fannie Anderson, and John Scott. Walter R. Griffin was elected grand master to succeed Mr. Holmes. He has been chief of the Washington division for a number of years, and was one of the leading figures in the committee that recently investigated the affairs of the order. Mrs. George . Barrett and Mrs. William Harris have returned from visiting friends in Atlantic City. Attend Odd Fellow Meeting Snow Hill, Md., August 22—Rev. E. J. Henry, and Miss Helen R. Henry, left here Monday to attend the Odd Fellows and Household biennial meeting at Annapolis, Md., August 23. Washington, August 27, -Every body is rejoicing over the honor that the Liberian Government has conferred upon Mr. Emmet J. Scott, who represented the United States on the Liberian Commission some months ago, Mr. Scott is to be decorated with the insignia of the Order of African Redemption, a distinction accorded to a few eminent persons who have been of vital service in advancing the welfare of the Liberian Republic. President Arthur Barclay has designated Bishop I. B. Scott to make the formal presentation. Says They Forget Thier OwnSlow Advancement When Judging London, August 23.—Dr. Clifford, the noted Baptist divine who has just returned from a visit to the United States says that the hope of the Negro in America lies in economic development. "I had," he says, "special opportunities in seeing these men at the World's Baptist Congress, at which Mr. Booker T. Washington delivered an address. You will get some idea of the preponderance of Negro Baptists when I tell you that, in Washington alone there are fifty-seven Baptist Churches for Negroes, as against eighteen for whites. I spoke to the members of the former with greater pleasure, I think than I have ever addressed any audience. There is no denying the animosity that still exists in reference to them, due largely to the white man's irritation with the Negro's slow development, in utter forgetfulness of the immense period it has taken to develop the white man himself. In this connection I may state that on the very day that the German Ambassador and I received degrees from the University of Chicago, 480 graduates received degrees, and one of these was a young colored woman who received the degree of bachelor of philosophy. The hope of the Negro lies in his steady increase of his economic status. This will compel the State to extend to him the rights at present refused him." MUST FIGHT THE DEVIL WITH FIRE Rev. R. C. Ransome Urges Mob To Fight Mobs With Their Own Tools. New York, August 25.—In a forceful sermon at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom spoke out against the mob spirit, declaring that the Negro must not view with indifference such affairs as the Coatesville lynching. "You must," he said, "make vigorous protest against the growing tendency to lynch colored people. The only way for dark-skinned people to win is to mete out to the white man his own measure. We must fight for ourselves, remembering that Governors, mayors, judges and sheriffs will not take any interest in those who do not take any interest in themselves. White men will be slow to apply the match if it were probable that the answering torch would kindle a flame in their own midst." LEDGER THE COLONEL MINGLES WITH SOME BIG MEN SAYS BOOKER T. WOULD HAVE A HARD TIME TO FILL PLACE HELD BY EMMETT SCOTT Attends Meeting of the National Negro Business League And Enjoys Shaking Hands With Big Man-J.C. Napier's Position Has Not Made Any Change In Him.-Is Now Attending Sessions of The Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias St. Louis, Mo. Well I am out of Arkansas, and will soon be away from here, because as soon as I get through writing this letter I am going to do some moving. I expect to leave here almost immediately for another part of the world. I am going to Indianapolis, to see the Pythians and before you can read this letter I will be still way up in the East. I have been doing some moving, but then that is nothing when you think of the great meetings that I have attended, and I will not have anything to say about it. I mean about the moving but will say a few things about the meeting. I have been to the National Negro Business League, presided over by Booker T. Washington, and I have gotten so much out of it until I hardly know where I am at. It was a great meeting, and there, were some great people there. Of course the Northern people did not attend in large numbers but those who were present got much out of the meeting. It was on Wednesday morning that the meeting was called to order by Hon. John E. Bush, and then followed in line the addresses of welcome, but before that, I must tell you that Rev. J. P. Robinson, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church sent to heaven a prayer, which I believe in my soul was heard at once, and the good Lord answered it, because everything that Dr. Robinson asked for was carried out to the letter. Now I tell you it is a good thing to get in touch with the Lord. I will not enter into details because you have had a report of the meeting. I had the pleasure of meeting so many of the leading men and women. The Governor made a much better speech than I heard him make on one other occasion last fall. Well I suppose he has found it necessary to improve and I will not comment on it. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett J. Scott and three girls were present. I have not told you about Mr. Scott's family before, and it is because I have been too busy to do so. He is there just the same and is a great man. It would be hard indeed for Mr. Washington to find a man to take his place. His wife is just one of those women who has been well trained and knows how to use her training. She is a friend maker for her husband, and if you are a friend to Emmet J. Scott you will find in his wife a friend also, and then the same thing will apply to his three daughters. His sons were not present. They remained at home to keep house. Time will not permit me to tell you as I would like to along this line. I think I shall not wash my hands until Christmas, because I have shaken hands with so many big men, that it might wash off. The first of these to claim a grasp of my hand was Hon. J. C. Napier, who puts his name on all the bills now before you can use them. I wish that I had thousands of them and then I would just paint the country red. But since I have not I shall be content with what I have and just go right along and try to make good use of my time. Appointing Mr. Napier to that high position did not change him in the least. Every man high or low, large or small can reach him, and he is ready and willing to shake hands. This is the kind of man we want at all times to represent us in the nation's Capital, but there are men whose heads get big as soon as they get up stairs. We thank God for those who have made it. Then next in order were so many I could not see them I am afraid that I have lost my title, because Dr. Washington announced that the degree of "Colonel" had been conferred upon Dr. L. W. W. Manaway, of Jackson, Miss. I congratulate him. I must pay my respects to Prof. John Hibler, the secretary to Prof. Joseph A. Booker, president of the Arkansas Baptist College. Prof. Hibler, was just on hand and did push things to a finish I am here to tell you. The local committee knowing that he was a good secretary elected him secretary, and he performed his duty well, so well that there were many who had words of praise for him. I like to see the young men come to the front, and put it down that I told you that Prof. John A. Hibler will be heard from in this world and he will too. The men told their stories in good shape, and the people were all delighted to hear them. The Lord hath been good to me and I shall never forget all that I have seen and heard. R. C. Houston, Jr., who is assistant registrar, and I do not know what that word means, except he writes down all the names of the people who attend the big meetings, and collects the fee for it. He is a good business man and knows how to attend to business. I told you that he was a good banker. It would be in order for me to tell you that the bankers got together to such an extent that in the future they will not allow another bank to fail. They provided a fund of $25,000 with this end in view. But I tell you they were careful about this because they appointed an inspector and other officers to first investigate the affairs of the bank before they act. To Dr. Pettiford belongs much credit. Time will not premit me to say all that I would like to say, and am sure you will forgive me for this. I am now enroute to the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias. You will hear from me again. But then you want to know about my other friend, Dr. N. T. Wallis. He was there with his wife and son, and they all had a fine time. His son is just the image of his father and the likeness of his mother. They are going to spend life in trying to bring him up like his father and he will be of some benefit to his country, as well as his race, because his father is. Now I have said enough for this week. You may send all mail for me to 628 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md. Snow Hill Notes. Mr. George Williams of Baltimore, visited Miss Mamie W. Henry on Martin street, this week. The annual Bay party of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. and Sunday School, was a record breaker, from 800, to a 1000 people being there. A good day, and good order, and not a wry word were the principal features of the party. The camp meeting season is in full bloom. Rev. L. D. Paine has just closed a very successful five days meeting. Mr. Eben Cathel was paralyzed last Tuesday and is now quite ill. PRICE THREE CENTS ALL NATIONS RUB ELBOWS TOGETHER AN EFFORT TO COME TO GETHER ON QUETSIONS OF RACIAL DIFFER- Loudon The Scene Of The First Universal Races Congress—They Hope to Accomplish Much By Applying The Principle of Good Will Among Men—Indian, Malay, Negro and Japanese Discuss The Means To Bring Harmony Of Peoples London, August 4th. When Lord Weardale opened the first Universal Races Congress in the great hall of the University of London, he looked upon a thousand faces representing fifty races of men. No one intimately associated with these men and women for the four days and nights of meeting will soon forget the peculiarly new sense of humanity that gradually dawned upon one. Continued on Page 4. 5,000 PYTHIANS ARE IN CAMP Supreme Session of Knights of Pythias Being Held in Indianapolis Africa was represented from Cape to Cairo. Two Egyptian boys were there with strong infiltration of Negro blood, while from the Cape came the black member of the Cape Colony Parliament and head of a native school. The Liberian secretary of state—a slight American looking mulatto—represented West Africa. Nearly every nation of Europe was represented: Germany by her science, in Von Suschan, Von Ranke and Tonnies; France by Finot and La Fontaine. The handsome mulatto from Portugal was received with applause and Italy sent Sergind Cassano. Russia was characteristically represented by a Government scientist, a Finish lady, and Prince Kropotkin—but these were not all official. Nearly all the smaller nations, even Monaco, had one or more delegates. From America came twenty-five colored people including the president of Wilberforce and Chaplain Steward of the United States army, retired. From the whiter world came president Thwing, Edwin D. Mead, John E. Milholland, Professor Each of Wellesley, Felix Ader, and John Greenleaf Eliot. Delegates From the Wide World Fifty years ago the congress would have been impossible. Today the most striking thing about the meeting was its good temper. Most of the delegates seemed so overcome by the mere possibility of meeting that they easily took the higher tone. Yet, from four hundred to a thousand people attended each of the long sessions. Throughout the meetings scarcely an angry word or untoward incident marred the proceedings. There was certainly much deep feeling and here and there one felt the fires banked beneath. When, for instance, Mrs. Besant touched political conditions in India, and when again the Ceylonese scored the missionary hymn for describing his home as a place Where every prospect pleases; And only man is vile! the general program included a scientific discussion of the meaning of "races" and a consideration of some of the general conditions of racial progress. This was followed by a review of particular racial problems, beginning with the autonomuos countries like China, Tur- key, Persia and Egypt, and moving to more complex problems in Africa and America. One session was devoted to special economic and social problems of racial contact, and the final sessions were given to suggestions for inter-racial friendliness. As in all great gatherings the most fruitful result lay in the social contact. The scene at the opening reception given by one of the old guilds of the city of London was caculated to fire the heart of the most cynical doubter in the doctrine of human brotherhood; there was a democratic assembly of nations; the crimson silk of the master of the Fishmongers' Guild the black silk of the Anglican bishops, the flowing robes of Buddhists and Mohammedans, and turban and fez mingling with Paris gowns and dress-coats. Most of the greater tongues of the earth were heard and many of the lesser. Color suddenly seemed a small and unimportant distinction, and all listened to one world language as it rose repeatedly in the music of voice and instrument. Was it not fitting that Lord Weardale should at least lead for- Indianapolis, Ind., August 25. Pythians from all parts of the country have taken possession of Indianapolis this week, the Shpreme Lodge of the order being in annual session. A parade of the Uniform Rank, an address Tuesday by Dr. Booker T. Washington and a reception tendered the medical delegates by Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, are among the features of the session. The session of the Supreme Lodge was called to order by Mr. Samuel W. Green, the Supreme Chancellor, and following formal welcoming services reports were received from the various departments of the order The camp of the Uniform Rank attracted thousands of visitors. There were over 5,000 men in the tents, under the command of Major General R. R. Jackson, of Chicago. In the parade of the Uniform Rank, Col. George H. Carter, of Baltimore occupied a conspicuous place. George A. Watty, John H. Jones, A. Davis, A. G. Washington and John H. Jones, the Marylanders present, have been continuously singing the praises of Baltimore as the place for holding the seventeenth biennial session. Notes From Ivanhoe. Va. Ivanhoe, Va., August 23.—Rally services were held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. D. W. Howard preached in the morning and Rev. G. E. Harrington, at night. The collection at the morning service amounted to $23.07. It was lifted by Benampton Johnson, Lee Scott and A. J. Sayes. $5.10 was collected at night. Mrs. Lee Scott has returned from Richmond, where she attended the annual session of the Independent Order of St. Luke. Miss Bertha Crockett is at Bristol, Va., attending the annual meeting of the Household of Ruth. Miss Minnis Wilson, of West Virginia, is visiting Mrs. A. J. Sayles. Miss Janie Porter, of West Virginia, is visiting her sister. Mrs. Esther Smith. Mr. Charles Howard is very ill. Mr. L. L. Bentey is here trying to interest men in the Knights of Pythias. Career and Work of Zealous Young Hero Who Brooked Many Insults and Faced Imminent Danger In Quest of Knowledge--Priest In P. E. Church Half Century. By JOHN E. BRUCE. Yonkers, N. Y.-It will be gratifying news to the friends and admirers of the late Dr. Alexander Crummell, for fifty years a priest in the Protestant Episcopal church and for almost twenty years rector of St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal church in Washington, to learn that a public school named for him to cost $45,000 will be dedicated next October. Dr. Alexander Crummell was a great clergyman, a great scholar and a great race man. In his youth, when the fires of ambition burned in his bosom and he The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. and several other young colored men sought and obtained admittance as pupils to a school in a northern city, a mob attacked the school building and drove them out of the city. But this did not dampen their ardor nor lessen their zeal for knowledge. They pressed on, and all of them became great in their several callings. Young Crummell chose the ministry as his field. After he had completed his studies he called on Bishop Onderdonk in Philadelphia in 1842. After he had made an unsuccessful effort to establish a church in Providence, R. L. his first charge, which his parishioners were either too poor or too apathetic to properly support, he requested a change. After hearing his request this holy man of God said to the young aspirant for recognition as a man and brother: "I cannot receive you into this diocese unless you will promise that you will never apply for a seat in my convention for yourself or for any church you may raise in this city." Young Crummell's reply was an immediate one. "That, sir," said he, "shall never do." And this ended the interview. This shows the kind of material of which Alexander Crummell was made and the kind of courage which manly and self respecting colored men of his stamp at that period possessed. This incident was one of the turning points in the future career of Alexander Crummell. He went to England—this was in 1847—where he came into contact with many of its most distinguished men and women—Wilberforce, the great bishop of Oxford; Bishop Bloomfield of London, Dr. Stanley, lord bishop of Norwich; Bishop Hinds, who licensed him for six months to a curacy in Ipswich. Thus honors were thrust upon this struggling and ambitious young prelate. He knew well Thomas Babington Macaulay, the great historian, and Thackeray, the author, who subsequently visited America. Through the generosity and personal friendship of Sir Benjamin Brodie he became a student in the University of Cambridge and was entered at Queen's college, Cambridge, in 1851. Alexander Cromwell was in his lifetime one of the most polished and scholarly clergymen of his day and generation. The history of his useful and eventful life ought to be an inspiration to young men of the present day. I knew of no man better qualified or more thoroughly conversant with the career of Dr. Crummell as clergyman and publicist, author and pamphleteer than Professor John W. Cromwell, secretary of the Negro academy in Washington, founded by Dr. Cummell some years ago, to write the chapter relating to his later work for social uplift. It will be significant for the guidance and inspiration of Negroes, who too soon forget what others of their race have done to smooth their pathway in the race of life. Alex Crummell was "one of the seldom sort," and we shall not soon look upon his like again. He was every inch a man. I knew him GATHERING OF PYTHIANS. Features of Biennial Session to Be Held at Asbury Park, N. J. Asbury Park, N. J.-Local fraternal circles are all agog over the forth- coming biennial session of the Sup- reme Lodge of Knights of Pythlas, Eastern and Western Hemisphere. The session will open on Sunday, Sept. 3, with the biennial sermon by Rev. W. S. Carpenter of Philadelphia. Formal welcoming services will be held the next day, addresses of welcome being delivered by Mayor T. Frank Appleby and Rev. William Wallace, grand chancellor for New Jersey. Responses will be made by Supreme Chancellor W. Ashbre Hawkins of Baltimore and Mrs. Hettie Nix of Kansas City, head of the courts of Calanthe. A parade of the uniform rank will take place in the afternoon led by Brigadier General D. M. Poppy of Florida and Adjutant General J. B. Loving of California. A competitive drill will take place at night. The sessions of the supreme lodge and supreme court will be held at Morrow's hall, where the newly elected supreme officers will be formally installed Friday, Sept. 8. The order maintains a beneficial department, which has more than met all expectations within the past two years. Every claim has been met, and a neat surplus is now in the hands of Supreme Treasurer W. A. Heathman of Providence, R. I. The present supreme chancellor is one of the best known lawyers in the country and is prominently connected with a number of organizations. He is forty-eight years of age, and was educated at Morgan college. Baltimore, and the law school of Howard university. TRUTH ABOUT ADVERTISING. Solicitors Should Not Exaggerate Conditions—Their Mission Defined. By ALBON L HOLSEY. BY ALBON L. HOUSE Advertising solicitors sometimes do much to discourage the advertiser by exaggerating the value of their papers as advertising media. Many of them seem to have in mind as they work nothing save their commission. Such a spirit is bound to react harmfully because the interests of the advertiser demand the most thoughtful attention from the advertising solicitor since he is the man to be directly benefited. The solicitor's commission should be a secondary consideration. No solicitor should attempt to sell space to an advertiser unless he is reasonably sure that it will pay him. Merely filling the advertising page with advertisements of no value is no test of the competence of a solicitor. Suppose a magazine claiming to be national in scope fills its advertising pages with purely local advertisements? If the circulation is national, then less than one-tenth is purely local, and if its rate to these advertisers is based on its circulation its advertisers are wasting nine-tenths of this money. Unless its solicitor acquaints these advertisers with the truth of the situation it is adopting a bad policy to build up a lasting clientele of advertisers. Such thoughtlessness makes it difficult for the conscientious solicitor to convince the advertiser of a real valuable advertising proposition. Annual Session of Mystic Shriners. The thirteenth annual session of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shine will meet in Atlantic City, Sept. 5 and 6. Only Knights Templars and thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Masons are entitled to membership in this body of bona fide Masons, which is divided into a northern and a southern jurisdiction. R. H. Hucles of New York is head of the northern jurisdiction, and Joseph L. T. Smith of Baltimore is head of the southern end. Temples are at present in all of the large cities, including Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Richmond, Va.; New Orleans, Atlanta, Ga.; Portland, Ore., and Jacksonville, Fla. Eugene Phillips of New York, the present potentate, will very likely be re-elected. J. H. Murphy of Baltimore, the present imperial recorder, has been urged by a number of Scottish Bite Masons to run for imperial potentate, but it is said that he entertains no ambitions in that direction. Jose E. Sherwood of St. Paul, Minn., the present chief rabbian, is also mentioned for the office. A. T. Waller of Baltimore, the present imperial treasurer, will probably be re-elected. The session is expected to be largely attended. Among the social events is a parade of the nobles and a big reception at Fitzgerald's auditorium. Good Work of the Hon. Edward Green. Representative Edward Green of the Illinois legislature has merited the confidence and good will of his fellow citizens at large by his devotion to the duties of his office and the timely interest which he manifests in all matters relating to the good of the general public. This was shown in his recent efforts in getting through the assembly the bill appropriating $100,000 for an armory for the Eighth Illinois regiment. The measure was backed by Colonel J. R. Marshall. The American Church Institute. Sunday, Nov. 12, is the date fixed for the meeting of the American Church Institute for Colored People. The exercises will be held in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. President Taft has been invited to deliver an address on this occasion. CANDIDATES FOR THE BISHOPRIC CLAIMS OF REV. M. M. PONTON Grave Issues Which Confront the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church at Its Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., In May, 1912—The Situation Stated. Jackson, Miss.-The approach of the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, like all epoch making events, evokes much discussion as to the issues to be decided and the men to be honored. There is no getting around the fact that the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church in legislating for a great church and elevating men to positions of trust and honor is one of the truly great meetings held among Afro-Americans. It looks like four or five bishops to meet the growing demand caused by the expansion of the church on the one hand and the death and inability of several bishops on the other. There is a large number of men in the church who could fill the episcopacy or any other office with credit and honor, and many of them are being constantly mentioned in connection with that office. In order that the country at large might be informed from time to time of the trend of events as they begin to shape themselves for this epoch making meeting, it might be well to give to the public from time to time observations and conclusions made by constant contact with influential persons throughout the south. There are many men in the field, but it is not the purpose of this article to deal with them all at this writing. There is no more trying service in our racial life than service in a Christian organization. To be sure there are certain compensations — mostly spiritual—that the individual gets from the knowledge of a work well done in behalf of his people. There is one man in the heart of the south prominently mentioned for the bishopric in the A.M. E. church whose merits and capabilities are well worth considering. This man has done something which alone goes a long ways toward favorable consideration. He comes from the premier state of Mississippi, where Negroes do things. If the church is seeking men who are able to create and develop things that are lasting and enduring. M. M. Ponton, president of Campbell college, Jackson. Miss., is the man. Dr. Ponton long ago sacrificed his comforts at home at the call of his brethren, pulled up bag and baggage and with his devoted wife want down into Mississippi C REV. DR. M. M. PONTON, and in a few years placed their educational work in that state on a basis of respect and influence. The services of such a man ought to be known to the church—the bishopric question aside. Dr. Ponton has done more for the elevation of the Negro ministry in the past twenty years than perhaps any other man in the country. He has made a house to house and a church to church canvass throughout the southern country with the open Bible, teaching Bible morals and Bible spirituality to all of our people and endeavoring to popularize that sacred book and make its teaching familiar to preachers, Sunday school and public school teachers everywhere. The success of many ministers of the gospel who are now in the public eye can be traced to his efforts, and as president of Campbell college his work and worth are appreciated in both the states of Mississippi and Louisiana as that of no other man who has held the position. There are other men who are aspirants for the high honor, there are other men who are equally worthy, but surely this man has claims that cannot be gin said and which will bring forth a happy response. Afro-Americans in Methodist Church The numerical strength of the race in the Methodist denomination is said to be as follows: A. M. E. Zlon 545,000; A. M. E. 452,000; C. M. E. 235,000; and 300,000 with membership in the M. E. church. "Well, of course, something has happened?" "Yes, papa." "You've lost your purse again!" "Yes." "And $50 with it!" "No, papa—only about $6 this time." "Only! Only! Only $6! You speak as if we had thousands to throw away—as if $6 were only six shingle nails! Well, this is positively the last time that I trust you with more than half a dollar at once. Seventeen different times in the last two years you have lost your purse!" That was the home-coming of Miss Gladys Chittenden as she got back to Bridgeport from a run down to the city to do some shopping. Miss Gladys was the daughter of ex-Judge Chittenden, retired from the bench and raising a few chickens and making himself disagreeable to the neighbors on the block where he dwelt. He was a widower, and the girl was his only child. Miss Gladys had lost her purse—lost it in the usual way. She had been behind time in her shopping and had made a rush for the depot and her train at the last minute. In buying her ticket she had left her purse on the shelf and made a run for the gate. The next person to approach the ticket window after Miss Gladys was Mr. Will Anderson, a young architect. He wanted to make some inquiries about trains. He had taken notice of the young lady, and when the purse fell under his eyes he lost a minute in wondering and then hurried after her. But she was gone. Mr. Anderson pocketed the purse and started for his office. He had the plans of a skyscraper on his desk, but what is a skyscraper compared to a young and handsome and unknown girl? He let the plans lie and took careful note of the contents of the purse: $6 in cash, a key to a trunk, a hit of red ribbon, a square of court-plaster, a tiny little knife—and three or four address cards. He had the clew, "Miss Gladys Chittenden, Bridgeport, Conn." No street—no number. Three days later found Mr. Anderson in Bridgeport. It wasn't much of a task to find the family of Chittenden. "Permit me," said Mr. Anderson as he halted and presented his card. "Architect, eh?" growled the judge after putting on his glasses and reading the name. "Well, you can go right on! I was fool enough to have an architect plan this house, and he had the stairways all running down cellar instead of upstairs." "Your daughter, sir—" "Never you mind my daughter. She doesn't want any chicken coops built!" "She was in the city the other day, and—" "And it's none of your business if she was!" Mr. Anderson turned and went back to the depot and took the train for home. He would send the purse by mail. He would send it by express. He would send it by messenger—by a big, husky messenger who would throw the judge over his own gate if he didn't improve his conduct. No, he would do nothing of the kind. He wouldn't be bluffed. He would see Miss Gladys and explain, and then proceed to fall in love with and marry her if his life paid the forfeit. He worked on those skyscraper plans for three days and then hied him away to Bridgegert again. The judge was standing right there at his open gate again, and he was in even a worst temper than before. He recognized the architect half a block away, and was ready to cry out at him. "Didn't I say I did not require your services!" "I have not offered them," was the calm reply. "Well, that's all right, but will you look at that mud heap right here on the best street in town!" "Official laxity, I should say." "That's it—that's it! We have got a board, sir, that doesn't know enough to pound sand. Why, it doesn't know sand when it sees it!" "I agree with you, and the members should be stirred up." "You agree, eh? Shake hands. Excuse me if I was a little blunt the other day." "Your daughter, sir. She was in New York, and—" "Come in—come in. Gladys happens to be home now." And when they had entered the house and stood before the daughter he continued: "Gladys, gentleman to see you. He agrees with me perfectly as to the board of public works." The story of the lost and found purse came out, and was laughed over, and the judge chuckled and slapped his leg, and Miss Gladys blushed as she thanked the finder, and half an hour slipped away very pleasantly. In taking his departure Mr. Anderson suggested that the police ought to be shaken up to their duty, and the judge shook hands over that and invited him to call again, and taken all around the hoped-for romance began to appear. There were other trips to Bridgeport, and the plans of the slyscraper were finished, and it was only six-months later that the judge said to his daughter one day: "Egad, but Anderson agrees with me that taxes are twice too high here, and if I jersey have a son-in-law—" But Miss Gladys ran away. 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Very often they are a discomfort and an annoyance. PLAN NOW FOR CHRISTMAS. There are very few of us who are always remembered at holiday time with things that they really want. We all know the horror of "smiling and being a villain," trying to be pleased over some gift, from a dear friend, that is absolutely useless to us and often worse than that, a perfect annoyance. Would it not be wise to study this problem early and try to give to people whose tastes are not easily satisfied something edible, which they can at least dispose of without feeling like a criminal? This is the season of canning and preserving; why not add a few extra glasses and jars to the store for Christmas gifts? Such a gift may be made as dainty and attractive as one's taste and purse permits. The pretty little baskets to pack such gifts in are always welcome and they can be passed on with similar gifts. One little woman makes many tiny glasses of jelly of different flavors, labeling and packing a half dozen for each invalid friend. Tomato Soy—Peel and chop a peek of ripe tomatoes, put over the fire with half a cup of whole cloves, half a cup of allspice, one cup of salt, one tablespoonful of pepper, three red peppers chopped, five onions also chopped. Cook for one hour; add a quart of vinegar and bottle. Beet Relish—Take a quart of cabbage chopped, a quart of boiled beets chopped fine, two cups of sugar, a tablespoonful of salt, a teaspoonful of pepper, half a teaspoon of red pepper, a cup of grated horseradish and vinger enough to mix well and make of a smooth consistency. Can cold. Very nice for meats. Gingered Pears.—Take ten ripe pears, six pounds of sugar, two lemons, a pound of ginger (candied) and water enough to cook. Slice the pears quite thin, and chop the ginger in small pieces; take the juice of two lemons and the rind of one. Cook slowly one hour. This is especially nice served with ice cream. Nellie Marwell. To the... Advertising Public Put your advertisement in this space for one month, and if you fail to get results we will donate the space to you free of all charge.—The Afro-American Co. WE LOAN Furniture a Easy Payments 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 numper 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 rentrent-rent, with nothing to show for your money. Come to see us today. Homeseekers Realty Company. Bank Building Druid Hill Ave. and Hoffman St. MORE BANKS ORGANIZED LAST YEAR THANT ANY OTHER TIME IN HISTORY OF RACE Ownership of Land And Common School and Vocational Education The Necessary Requi sites For Higher Civilization—Dr. Booker T. Washington Reclected President—H.T. Pratt of Baltimore, Reclected a Vice President. Litte Rock, Ark., Aug. 23—After a most successful meeting, the twelfth annual session of the National Negro Business League adjourned Friday to meet in Chicago next year. On Saturday a number of the delegates went on an excursion to Hot Springs. The program of the session was varied and interesting. Mr. Spencer Patterson, of the Patapsope Business League, was the only Marylander to take part in the program. He was also one of the men elected to life membership in the League. Mr. Harry T. Pratt, of Baltimore, was re-elected a vice president. The League adopted the following resolutions: "We find that since our last session, more banks have been started, more commercial enterprises and stores opened, and more manufactories begun than any other single year in our history. We believe that the ownership of land, the acquisition of an education, particularly the common school and vocational education, the improvement of the home, both as to its appearance and the inner life and loyalty to the teachings of Christ are the foundations upon which civilization is to be built. "We urge with all the emphasis at our command that our people buy land. Buy it now, get ready for even sooner than we may expect this door of opportunity may be closed." "On every moral issue we urge our race at the ballot box to align itself with the forces of law and order and civic righteousness. No man can be permanently kept out of the place which belongs to him by reason of his usefulness as a factor in the industrial life of the community. His character as a man and his ability to look upon matters of general public and general concern, with a vision wide enough to protect the interests of all." Dr. Booker T. Washington was reelected president. The other officers are first vice president, Charles Banks, Mississippi; second vice president, J. E. Bush, Arkansas; third vice president, Harry T. Pratt, Maryland; fourth vice president, S. G. Elbert, Delaware; fifth vice president, D. J. Turner, Oklahoma; corresponding secretary, Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; treasurer, Gilbert C. Harris, Massachusetts; reigstrar, F. H. Gilbert, New York: assistant registrar, R. C. Houston, Texas; transportation agent, Cyrus Field Adams, Illinois; compiler, S. Laing Williams, Illinois; official stenographer, William H. Davis, Washington, D. C. The executive committee: J. C. Napier, chairman, Tennessee; Scipio A. Jones, Arkansas; S. E. Courtney, Boston, Mass.; W. C. Gordon, Missouri; George C. Hall, Illinois; R. E. Jones, Louisiana; T. H. Hays, Tennessee; W. T. Andrews, South Carolina; J. B. Bell, Texas; J. C. Jackson, Kentucky; M. M. Lewey, Florida; T. J. Elliott, Oklahoma; S. A. Furniss, Indiana; J. C. Thomas, New York. The bankers' section at their meeting discussed questions pertinent to finance, including the guarantee of bank deposits. William R. Pettiford, of Birmingham, Ala., was reelected president. The National Undertakers' Association elected W. C. Gordon, of St. Louis, president, and a national bar association was formed with Josiah T. Settle, of Memphis, Tenn., as president. Mrs. Napier Gets First Bill Washington, August 22.—One dollar bills bearing the signature of Register J. C. Napier have been issued. Five-dollar bills are to appear shortly. Mrs. Napier was presented with the first of the new bills that came from the press at the Bureau of Engraving and Print- [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. Who was reelected a vice presiden of the National Negro Bussness League at Little Rock, Ark. In This Way They Hope To Decrease the Probability of Failures in the Future Little Rock, Ark., August 23. The establishment of a central depository in order that no bank run by colored men may fail, was agreed to at a meeting of the National Negro Banker's Association, held here last week. The plan was brought to the attention of the meeting by Mr. G. I. Jackson, president of the Penny Savings Bank, Dallas, Tex. A vigorous discussion resulted, in which the burden of the argument was that no Negro Bank must be allowed to fail. President William R. Pettiford, of the Penny Savings Bank, Birmingham, Ala., has long been an advocate of the plan. Victor Tulane, an ociall of the Montgomery (Ala.) branch of the same bank advocated the plan in a vigorous speech. It was finally agreed to asses each bank $500 for the first year, which will amount to more than $25,00 if the more than 50 Nergo Banks in the South enter heartily into the scheme. The Alabama Penny Savings Bank at Birmingham, was selected as the central depository. Any bank in the compact needing funds will have the right to draw upon the funds with the approval of the others. "It is the one advance step taken by the association," said S. S. Brown vice president of the Fraternal Banking and Trust Company, Memphis, Tenn. "If the President of the United States can feel the need of going out of the way to prevent the failure of a large banking institution, surely we egro bankers have the right to take any legitimate stepsto guarantee to the hard working people of our race the fullest protection of their earnings." A resolution providing for the election of a bank organizer was passed. The auditor of the association will be used as a inspector in the discretion of the committee on the central depositary. THE MOTHER OF Is Still Hale and Hearty and Can Do a Good Day's Work. Do a Good Day's Work. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Wilmington, Del., August 23.—Mrs. Laura Kirby, aged fifty-eight years, of 1104 Walnut street, is the mother of twenty-seven children. Few women perhaps none other in Wilmington can lay claim to such a record. Of her twenty-seven children, only nine, four girls and five boys are living. Only one, James Kirby, is now in the city. He was the first son, her first daughter, being a twin sister to James. This mother of many children was a slave in the home of John Davis at Centerville, Md. After the war, when she was married to Louis Kirby, Mrs. Kirby's first children were twins. They are both living. She gave birth to three more sets of twins, and then her children came singly, one each year, until there were twenty-seven in all. The mother of Mrs. Kirby was also the mother of many children, there being twenty-two girls and one boy in her family. Francis Stewart, Mrs. Kirby's sister who has been married for sixteen years has never had a child. Mrs. Kirby was also a slave and was very well treated. Atlough a big woman and despite the fact she has brought twenty seven children into ```markdown ``` ROYAL SAM 40 SUPPORTED BY JENNIE PEARL IRVING (BOOTS) ALLEN AND OTHERS—MOSTLY GIRLS THE GREATEST COLORED S ON EARTH===BAR NONI Popular Prices, 25, 35 & THE GREATEST COLORED SHOW ON EARTH===BAR NONE Popular Prices, 25, 35 & 50c. the world, she is a very active woman. She goes out washing the first half of the week and takes in washing the last half of the week. She lived at Centreville until nineteen years ago, when upon the death of her husband, she came to this city. Some Heavy Woman Toronto, Can., ugust 23.—Mrs. Solititia Campbell, the largest colored woman in the world died here last Friday. She toured with a circus as Dolly Varden for six He Worked His Game But He Got Caught Unsuspecting Business Leaguer Parted From His Roll Little Rcok, Aug. 23—John Saunders is in jail here for alleged complicity in the working of the found purse game on a delegate to the National Negro Business League. Thomas Strong, a delegate from Mississippi, and Saunders were talking on Main street, when a third man picked up a large wallet containing $500 in bills of large denominations. Saunders, it is said, told the third man that he would have to divvy up or he would squeal. They could not make an even divvy, and Strong was asked to lend some of his money in order that the big bills could be changed. He foolishly turned over $133, and the men told him to wait, while they went around the corner. He waited in vain. When Saunders was searched $400 was found in his pocket and $61 up his sleeves. COLORED SHOW =BAR NONE 25, 35 & 50c. Some Heavy Woman Toronto, Can., ugust 23.—Mrs. Solititia Campbell, the largest colored woman in the world died here last Friday. She toured with a circus as Dolly Varden for six years. At that time se weighed 650 pounds but had fallen off to 350 pounds. Her mother weighed 450 pounds and a sister tipped the scales at 50 pounds less. $1.00 Buys this Magnificent Basket Braid. ```markdown ``` Made of long, human hair that can be washed, combed and braided like your own. Buying by mail from the importer saves you all the retail profits and you get clean new hair that has not been tried on by everybody. Send for our free catalog illustrating the newest New York styles in hair dressing. All sold from importer direct-to-you at half store prices. This handmade bartette given free, with every purchase of one dollar or over. Natt & Co., 32 Union Square New York City M. 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Atlantic City seems to be the Mecca of most of Baltimore's Afro-American "Four Hundred" these closing days of the season. These cool nights are a token of the cool days and nights that are on the way. But it will be well to keep a few fans on hand for a little while yet. We will have a few more hot days. 0 The Republicans will be wise to treasure up the nice kind things the Democrats are saying about each other these days. They might come in handy for campaign material. D The Democrats may say as hard things about each other as possible, but in the and the machine will turn in and all hands will be singing, "Here we go' round the Mulberry bush, which is only another name for the "plum" tree. Mrs. Chas. A. Johnson and master Richard A. Johnson, of 1551 Amylee avenue, left the city last Saturday to visit friends in Port Deposit, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City. They will return about September 7. --- MONEY AND ITS USE. Money is a very useful thing; and it is also a very dangerous thing. Its exaltation in the present day, and the dangers consequent thereupon, admonish us of the necessity of the greatest wisdom in our efforts to obtain, and vigilance in its use. While it is useful it cannot do all things. By all means get money, but do not let money get you. A large amount of money does not always bring happiness; in fact, the happiest people in the world have but comparatively little of this world's wealth. Along this line of money getting, and money giving, the words of Ruskin are needlessly helpful, and illuminating. This great author says: "There will always be a number of men who would fall into themselves to the accumulation of wealth as the sole object of their lives. Necessarily that class of men is an uneducated class, inferior in intellect, and more or less cowardly. It is physically impossible for a well-educated, intellectual, or brave man, to make money the chief object of his thought, as physically impossible as a man could to make his din. ner, the principal object of them. All healthy people like their dinners, but their dinners are not the main object of their lives. So all healthy minded people like making money—ought to like it, and to enjoy the sensation of winning it; but the main object of their life is not money. A good soldier, for instance, mainly wishes to do his fighting well. He is glad of his pay—very probably so, and grumbles when you keep him ten years without it;—still his main notion of life is to win battles, not to be paid for winning them. So of the doctors. They like fees no doubt, ought to like them; yet if they are brave and well educated, the entire object of their lives is not fees. They on the whole, desire to cure the sick; and—if they are good doctors, and the choice was fairly put to them,—would rather cure their patient and lose their fee than kill him and get it. And so with all other brave and rightly trained men; their work is first, their fee second. Very important always, but still second. But in every nation, as I said, there is a vast class who are brave, cowardly, cowardly or less stupid. And with these people, just as certainly the fee is first and the work second, as with the brave people the work is first and the fee second. And this is no small distinction. It is the whole distinction in a man; distinction between life and death in him, between heaven and hell for him. You cannot serve two masters, you must serve one or the other. If your work is first with you and your fee second, work is your master, and the Lord of work, who is God. But if your fee is first with you, and your work second, fee is your master and the Lord of fee, who is the Devil; and not only the Devil but the lowest of Devils—the "least erected fiend that fell." So there you have it in brief terms: Work first—you are God's servants. Fee first—you are the Fiend's. And it makes no difference now and ever, believe me, whether you serve Him who has on his vesture and thigh written "King of Kings" and whose service is perfect freedom, or him on whose vesture and thigh the name is written "Slave of slaves," whose service is perfect slavery." Of the utmost importance it is that we should be right-minded with respect to money and its use. Money is not the root of all evil, but it is the love of money which is the root of all evil. The only sure cure is the personal knowledge of the individual that the love of the Almighty is the dominating and ruling motive of his life. In such a case, it makes no difference whether a man is an ordinary laborer or a millionaire. He who gave him whatever he has is the financial director of its expenditure. SENATOR GORDMAN'S DE- LIVERANCE "That platform contained a plank pledging the Democratic Party to the passage of a suffrage amendment that would relieve the state of the black pall that had hung over it so long and gave to the white people of the state an opportunity to manage and control their own affairs." The above quotation is taken from Senator Gorman's Lyric speech. This fling at the Negro vote of the state is entirely gratuitous, as the facts in the case will not bear out the truthfulness of the inference that the Negro has at any time been a black pall hanging over the state. Anyone who did not know the facts would be led by Senator Gorman's tirade to believe that the Negro formed the majority of the legal voters of the state and had been in charge of the affairs of the state. No one unacquainted with the facts would believe that the Negro is only one fifth to one sixth of the population of the State of Maryland. When did it ever occur that one hundred white men stood by and allowed twenty Negroes to assume the reins of government? On the other hand we can point out numbers of instances when the Negro had a clear majority of voters in other states and municipalities and the predatory character of the white man, led him to guns and violence, that he, the minority, might control the majority. Mr. Gorman is entirely wrong, and shows an absolute disregard for the facts, when he attempts to make it appear that the Negro is, has been, or ever will be a pall over the State of Maryland. Mr. Gorman betrays the same littleness of many other men in big positions. When they lose out on every other legitimate argument they get in on the Negro. Why does not Mr. Gorman fight his battles like a man, meet his competitors in the race for office like a man, out in the open, and quit dodging behind the Negro? Come Mr. Gorman, the contest is on and the grand old state of Maryland which you hope to govern wants you to fight your primary battles like a man and quit dodging behind the Negro. Be it known to Mr. Gorman, that the white men of Maryland, yea, in fact the white men of the whole country have every opportunity to look after their own affairs if by that he means the direction of the affairs of state and the administration of the law in the courts of justice. All of these he has indisputably in his hands. The Negro would be delighted to have the white man manage our cities and states so as not to lose every now and then a hundred thousand dollars of the peoples' money. Yes, Mr. Gorman the affairs of state are in the hands of white men and we hope the white man will administer the laws of the land and use his authority so as not to have such lynchings as have disgraced Maryland and many other states of our Union. It looks to us as if the white man is still on trial as to his ability to govern. Yet we beg to inform Mr. Gorman, that the Negro is a citizen of this great country and having mingled his blood with the blood of the patriots of the nation from the days of Washington until now, hopes the time may soon come when he will have the opportunity of holding public office by the side of white men and thus in the civil sphere give to the white man the same sort of support, which has been given in the shock of the battle. If it has been easier for white men to win on the field of battle when the black men fought at their side, it will be easier to administer government, with the Negro at his side; then the affairs of government will OUR AFFAIRS and not simply white men's affairs. LATE LITERARY NEWS "Half A Man," by Mary White Ovington, is a book giving the history of New York's colored populace. The title of the book is not one we would select after having read the book. If the colored people of New York are able to hold their own, in as many ways as the writer gives statistics to prove that they are doing, then each and every one who has made anything of himself has a right to be called "A man and a half" with only "half a chance." In "Half a Man" the facts in the case are clearly stated in a very interesting way. The chapters on "The Child of the Tenement" and "Earning a Living" are especially good. The proof offered to show that the colored people are not backward because of the lack of ability but the lack of opportunity is excellent. The statistics of crime also afford interesting and to us very gratifying information since it proves what we have always claimed, namely that people of the same economic conditions nearly always do the same things. Thus poverty and ignorance lead to crime and idleness, whether wilful or enforced, leads in the same direction. On a whole the book is well worth the time taken to read it carefully since the history given would very nearly tally with the history of the Negro in any American city that existed in 1860. In the "foreword" by Dr. Franz Boas of Columbia University, the book is a refutation of the claims that the Negro has equal opportunity with the white man and his failure to advance more rapidly than he has is due to inate inability. -F.M. Published by Longmans, Green and Co., Fourth Avenue and 30th street, New York. $1.00 net, $1.10 by mail. Mr. Palmer Gets Position In South Clarence Palmer, graduate of the Baltimore High and Training School, Class 1908, and of the Commercial College of Howard University, Class of 1910, has just completed the Normal Training Course for Commercial Teachers at the Rochester Business Institute. During his stay at the Rochester Institution he is very popular among the faculty and student body, and was highly respected by the people of Rochester in general. Mr. Palmer has accepted a position in the Kowaliga Industrial School, as commercial teacher and secretary to Mr. Wm. E. Benson, Executive secretary and Treasurer of the institution. The Kowaliga School is situated in the center of a farm settlement about nine miles long by five miles wide in the uplands of Alabama. It is in the heart of a great agricultural district that teems with members of the colored face, and aims to train the Negro youth for the life which they are to lead in their home community. This school has become the social and religious center as well as an educational and industrial center of the whole community-life. NO CONSIDERATION SHOWN EXCURSIONISTS That Is When You Make Arrangements With the White Company The great advantage of patronizing enterprises of our own was painfully apparent Wednesday when the steamer Annapolis pulled out from Light street wharf leaving Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon and a party of friends behind. The officials of John Wesley Church contracted with the Tolchester Company some time ago for the use of the boat, and a large crowd of South Baltimoreans went. Minister Lyon was a little late in coming and some of the officials of the church seeing that the gang plank was about to be pulled in, asked that the pastor be waited for. "To h-- with the pastor," was the alleged answer to the church brother. Something stopped the gang plank from being hauled in just then, and a number of the officials asked that the boat be halted a little while pending the arrival of the pastor and a few friends. "D--n the pastor; haul up the gang-plank" is the alleged polite answer to the request of the officials. The Tolchester company had $250 forfeit, but Dr. Lyon got left. Just after the passage of the Jim-crow law, the Tolchester Company refused to let the colored people have any of their boats during the excursion season, and it is said that the advent of George W. Brown in the excursion business made them change their minds somewhat. The Steamer Louise has been chartered for several excursions next month. Contrasted with this treatment of Dr. Lyon is the always-evident policy of Brown and Langley to please the patrons of the Steamer Starlight. When Asbury Church gave an excursion to Port Deposit the boat was getting ready to pull out from the wharf, Manager Brown was informed that the pastor of the Chruch, Rev. C. G. Cummings, had not arrived. He waited twenty minutes. When the pastor arrived he requested that the boat be held pending the arrival of his mother, and Manager Brown sailed an hour behind scheduled time. An enjoyable time was spent by all, and all of the excursionists were loud in their praises of Mr. Brown. Bishop Coppin Preaches and Is Rovally Entertained Bishop Levi J. Coppin preached three times Sunday at Mt. Calvary A.M.E. Church, Towson. He delivered an interesting lecture Monday night, describing his experiences in Africa. The Bishop was introduced by Mr. H. Rufus White as a man who had climbed upward by sheer force of character and one whose work for the A. M. E. Church would not be soon forgotten. Following the reception the prelate was tendered a reception by the L. J. Coppin Literary and Scientific Circle. Miss Viola Smith is the president. While there Bishop Coppin was the guest of Rev. James A. Briscoe, pastor of the church. St. Michaels Notes. St. Michaels, Md., August 24. A large crowd attended the meeting at Dixon's Campground Sunday. Mr. Roberts and Lewis Johns took boat loads. Mrs. Mary Allen Thomas, of Bellview was here last Monday. Croquet is all the rage and the devotees of the mallet and ball are trying conclusions daily. Mr. W. H. Chaney, is regarded as the champion player. Mr. Joseph Nichols has been visiting Miles River for the past week. Miss Josephine Moore is visiting friends in Philadelphia. Mrs. Mary Lou Johnson lost about three dozen chickens by poisoning. Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Sr., have been bereaved by the death of their daughter, Mary. Miss Wiltenia Demby is spending a pleasant time at Cape May. Rev. H. W. Smith will preach at Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday on "The Good Shepherd." Trinity Church has displayed on a banner these words, "Jesus is Mighty to Save." Rev. and Mrs. Daniel W. Shaw will spend the Sabbath at Upper Marlboro assisting Rev. Virgil Carter in his Campmeeting, and will spend a part of his vacation with Rev. and Mrs. William Brown, of Lutherville, Md. Mrs. Wm. B. Nichols, of 1236 Etting street has returned home after spending several months at Ridgefield, Conn. ALL NATIONS RUB ELBOWS TOGETHER Continued from Page One ward the black and broad-shouldered commandant of a Negro-American School, and that we should hear the soft and well-known cadence of that plaintive music: "Lord, I don't want to be like Judas In my heart!" It was several times suggested that the second congress be held in America. If such a gathering as this could be had, it would certainly be most beneficial. For, in the United States, we continually deceive ourselves with the thought that our race problems are peculiar and unusual, distractions from our real world work. This congress on the other hand teaches clearly that the problem of the race is a world problem; that the question of contact between differing masses and groups of men is being daily made critical by the physical shrinking of the world in our day. In the papers, discussions, and private conversations of the congress, the main forms of these problems seemed about as: 1—What are the races and what are their essential differences? 2—How can races be helped to their highest development? 3—What will the future of racial contact be? 4—Ought such contact involve miscegenation? 5—How does actual racial contact in Africa and America modify these conclusions? 6-What can we do now to promote understanding and peace? On the first question the comments of Von Suschan, Von Ranke, Sergi Haddon were distinctly toward discounting any attempt toward a scientific separation of man into social groups. They looked upon races as social rather than physical rgroups and attributed differences mainly to environments. Turning from this academic question the practical matter of developing brought a babel of voices showing the infinite present social differences and the vast need of careful sympathetic study and comparison. No one in the Congress was paid greater personal respect than General Legitime of Hayti and his beautiful daughter Hayti of course puzzled the congress. It had a revolution during the sittings. Yet one can meet Haytians like Legitime, owner of unquestioned culture an breeding. There is undoubtedly much truth in the contention of the Haytians in the congress that her problems are economic rather than racial, and political rather than purely cultural. The question of mutual help among the races received its most encouraging answer from Tonnies of Germany, La Fontaine of France and Nieuwenhuis of Holland, who spoke of the interracial bonds of science, art and literature and of the really astounding extent of the organizations that bind the world. From 1843 to 1910, we were reminded there had been 2000 international gatherings. Of course, international is not interracial in these days of reborn imperialism. Yet the world spirit penetrates. The forces that separate and disintergate the natural unity of men also received attention. Hobson especially was unsparing in his demonstration that the economic assumption of modern imperialism was dangerously unsound, and that the ruthless exploitation of the weaker groups was a most dangerous thing in modern life. The paper of the late Sir Charles Dike and the speech of Burtt emphasized the natural sequence of this selfishness in the widespread survival of human slavery under various names. The horrible revelations of the Peruvian Amazon came as a fitting commentary on this discussion. Autonomy, in the widest sense, intelligently assisted and developed, was the final clear word here pronounced by John M. Robertson, M. P. Spreading Goodwill This real democracy of nations brought, however, some of its delicate problems to the fore. How far is it to the real interest of the dominant races that the other nations should have a chance to develop? Is it not a cheapening of humanity? Is it not the death of the highest civilization? These questions could not exactly be voiced in such a congress, because these "lower" folk were so numerously represented. The question would have smacked of discourtesy. Yet every one knew that the audience and the more or less silent world about had asked and answered these questions harshly. In the congress it was assumed that the highest development of each race meant the highest development of the world. Still the other aspect came into partial discussion when the ques- tion of inter-marriage came up. Wu Ting Fang in his paper had given the principal approval. The anthropologists had either approved or asked in the absence of scientific data for separate racial development. The actual discussion in the congress of the results of inter-marriages of Mongols and Europeans, Indians and English, Negroes and whites was begun by an American Negro, Earl Finch, of Wilberforce. He is tall and brown, with a strong face, and in a calm, unimpassioned review of the evidence set a good example which even the white South African did not disturb. The conclusion was that race mixture of closely related races was usually beneficial; that between widely removed races it might be, but that this was not certain in the absence of reliable data, and that such data should be collected. The whole discussion naturally served to introduce the race problems of South Africa and America. The Negro was well represented and did most of the speaking. The only member of the Cape Colony Parliament, the President of Wilberforce and one of the first colored women physicians were among the speakers, and the presentation, although perhaps a bit one-sided, was certainly clear and well-sustained. It seemed clear that America must soon face the world with the burden of a determination to treat colored men as uncivilized, simply because of their color. The positive suggestions for promoting inter-racial friendliness were worked out in conferences before the actual meeting of the congress and afterward adopted after a full and free discussion. They provide for an international and inter-racial council in London. This council is to establish an Inter-racial Institute, which shall: 1—Encourage scientific investigations. 2—Publish a journal and reports. 3—Form local organizations. Above all, the work of the institute is to rest on the following leading object as a foundation: "To promote cordial relations among all divisions of mankind without regard to race, color or creed." —W. E. B. DuBois in the Boston Transcript. Fishermen of Galilee In Annual Session. Brooklyn, N. Y., August 14, 1911.—The Grand United Order of Fishermen of Calilee of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres held their 7th annual session in Sumnull Hall Sumnull avenue, at 9. a. m. The Grand Master, E. E. Holland sounded the gavel and the session was called to order and went through with the regular routine business. The welcome address was made by Rev. J. H. Lauton, of New York and responded to by Wm. G. Price, of Baltimore. This order has made rapid progress in seven A. H. WM. GARRETT years. It has 28 adult lodges and three degree departments and two select councils, five Juvenile Tabernacles. Its membership is 8,359. Money paid to sick $683.14. Paid for death claims $1,940.67. Value of property owned $4,276.05. Total money in bank $5,477.78. Total receipts for the year, $6,618.19. Percentage paid, $574.58. The Grand officers for the ensuing term are Grand Master, Wm. E. Mumford, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Deputy Grand Master, William H. Garrett, Baltimore; G. Associate, R Emolia Parker, Baltimore; G. Secretary, A. B. Henderson, New York; G. R. Secretary, Ammandia Day Royed, New York; G. Treasurer, Sister Turner, New York; G. P. L, H. H. Dennis, Brookyn, N. Y; G. O. R. James Harrison; G. C Girdie Robinson, Baltimore; G. O. G, George Ablots, Brooklyn, N. Y.; G. I. G. W. Price, Baltimore; G. M. Peter F. Reed, Virginia; G. R. H. S. to G. M. Rosie Cornell, New York; G. R. H. S. to Asso. Ruler, Rosie Simes; G. L. H. S. to G. M. E. J. White, New York; G. L. H. S. to Eilza Gross, Baltimore. The next place of meeting will be Painter, Va. Miss Blanche Roye, and her two sisters Sarah and Arcendia, of 2129 Division street, have returned home after a stay of three weeks visiting in the North. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LE POLITICS AND POLITICIANS Primaries for the selection of candidates for Governor, the legislature, various county and city officials will be held throughout the State next Tuesday. A bitter contest is on in the Democratic Party. State Senator Arthur P. Gorman being the gubernational candidate of the orgaization and State Senator Blair Lee being the standard bearer of the so-called progressive democracy. Both of the leading figures in each faction are decidely hostile to the Negro. The Republicans will nominate Phillips Lee Goldsborough, of Cambridge, for Govrenor; John J. Cunningham, of Westminister, for State Comptroller, and Morris A. Soper, of this city, for Attorney General. There are only a few contests in the wards of the city. Up in the fourteenth vard, some bitterness is being manifested because C. Marcellus Doresy had his application thrown out as a candidate for State Central Commiteeman. He made the mistake of filling his credentials for ward executive, an inconsequential difference. Julius F. Diehl is being backed by Councilman Binswanger for committeeman, while Samuel Affelder wants to again succeed himself. The fight is a bitter one, some of the sores remaining from last spring. Harry S. Cummings will remain in control of the seventeenth Ward, David T. Harrod having withdrawn his opposition candidacy to James Young, the present committeeman. The Democrats are moving heaven and earth for the judgeships, and a number of leading lawyers have been advising the public as to their preferences. The Republicans have no contests and A R. deSappington, Robert F. Stanton, former counsel to Supervisors of election and J. Henry Baker are receiving assurances of support in the fall. Mr. Baker is one of the most successful of the younger lawyers of the city. Interested in a number of public movements, he has given freely of his time in matters affecting the general welfare. He is a son of James H. Baker, of Kent County one of the oldest Republicans in the State. Mr. Baker was graduated from Dickinson College in 1893. Three years later he was awarded the degree of master of arts by his alma mater. He studied law in the office of Senator Rayner and the Maryland University Law School and has been practicing his profession here for the past seventeen years. During the disfranchisement fights in 1905 and 1909 Mr. Baker was most active in helping to save to the race the right to vote in Maryland. His Republicanism is unquestioned and several times his name has been mentioned in connection with the various offices. He is a trustee of Dickinson College, a member of the State and City Bar Associations, of the Maryland Historical Society and the Associate Congregational Church. He has received a number of flattering letters endorsing his candidacy and these letters are not confined to Republicans. RESOLUTIONS BE IT RESOLVED, by the Republicans of the Fourteenth Ward that the following gentlemen he voted for at the Republican Primary election, Tuesday, August 9th, 1911 JULIUS F. DIEHL SAMUEL C. MACONACHY SAMUEL C. MACONACY ALEXANDER Mc. K. MONTELL HENRY A. REPSON said seven gentlemen to constitute six members of the Republican State Central Committee, and one at large from the Third Legislative District of Baltimore City. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the voters of this district be cautioned against voting for more than said seven members, whose names are the last seven names on the official ballot to be voted for next Tuesday. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all the registered Republicans of the Third Legislative District of Baltimore City support the Home Rule Principle by voting for Julius F. Diehl, the unanimous choice of the Republicans of the Fourteenth Ward, and the Committeemen as above from Wards 10, 11, 16, 19, and 20 receive the votes of the Republicans of the 14th Ward. Home Rule and Harmony Primary Republican Organization. Candidate's Adv. Dorsey for Diehl Mr. C. M. Dorsey announces to his friends in the third Legislative District that in view of the rejection of his certificate of application by the Supervisors of Elections, that the best interests of the 14th Ward can be maintained only through the election of Mr. Julius F. Diehl as State Central Committeeman. I urge my friends to vote for Mr. Diehl, thereby assuring ourselves a square deal, clean political action, proper disbursement of political money, and the absolute anihilation of that class of ancient political workers who have proven themselves a mill stone to the younger and more progressive element in the race in this Ward. Respt. C. Marcelus Dorsey. ..Goldfield Orchestra.. Up-to-Date and Appropriate Music for all Occasions For terms and particulars, address 408 N: Central Avenue C. & P. Phone, Wolfe 3421-R .Goldfield Orchestra. THE DENNIS HOUSE ON THE BAY Will Open July 1st Good Table Board Boating Fishing Crabbing Terms Reasonable For full information address: Mrs. Joshua M. Dennis Shady Side, P. O., A. A. Co., Md. Shady Side View Boarding Much improvement made for accommodation. Bathing water near. All ladies and gentlemen 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. O. A. A. Co., Md. Rooms With or Without Board. High class services, moderate rates, references exchanged, address Mrs. Solomon Williams, 134 Beekman St., Saratoga; N. Y. 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 from Limory Grove Car line. Locust Cottage, St. George P. O. Baltimore Co., Md. i3m-63-819 Boarding In the Country Braddock Spring Right in the mountains over- looking beautiful Bradd- dock Heights Address; Mrs. Robert Adkins Braddock Spring, Md. BOARDERS WANTED Good accommodations for man and wife or two lady friends. Plenty of rest in uiet country home. Apply to Mrs. Dora Murray's at Randallstown. Address—Rosslyn P. O., Md. Your Last Chance Notice! Wanted! GOOD MEN To Join King Jeremiah Pasture, G. U. O. of Nazarites Accepting applicants for mem bership for the sum of $2.00 This Lodge is worth $2500 in cash. It has $1500 in stock and paraphernalia. It also pays its members when sick and in good standing, $5.00 per week for eight weeks, $4.00 per week for eight weeks and $1.00 as long as there is $100 in the treasury. This Lodge meets the 1st and 3d Wednesday in each month. This offer expires in 60 DAYS time. For further information see the following members: George T. Brent, W. S. 1024 N. Carey street William T. Hall, C. of R. 240 N. Anity street Addison Manns, P.G.W.S. 1227 Wilmer street John E. Jones, P.W.S. 1301 Division street Thomas H. Franklin, P.W.S. tf. 708 W. Saratoga street The above Church together with its Officials, Members and many Combinations and friends will run their Annual Excursion to Cambridge, Md., ON THE WELL KNOWN STEAMER LOUISE The steamer will carry two thousand persons and is beautifully illuminated with electric lights. Boat leaves Pier 16 Light Street wharf at 0.80 a. m. Leave Cambridge at 3.30 p. m. Due in Baltimore at 9.00 p. m. The Combinations The Board of Trustees The Board of Stewards The Board of Stewardesses Music by Knights of Pythias Band, Prof. John Maxfield, Leader ADULT TICKETS 50 CTS Children under ten years 25 Cents REV. JOHN W. NORRIS, Pastor 29;9-2 The last big Sunday School and Church Picnic of the season with Grace A. M. E. church, Catonsville, Payne Memorial and Allen A. M. E. Churches, of Baltimore at Greenwood Electric Park, Catonsville. We have arranged to give the children, aged members and friends a splendid day's outing. Come spend all day with us. Provision made for 3,000 people. Take Elliott City cars and get off at Winters avenue. Tickets. Adults 20c. Children 10c. Children Round Trip 12 Cents. C. H. Murray, P. W. Wortham, J. G. Martin, pastors. 29:9 OF SHARP STREET MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH TO CHESTERTOWN Come! Go!-With St. John Court No. 2, Heroines of Jericho Moonlight Excursion to Brown's Grove On the Electric Steamer Starlight Monday Night, August 28, at 8 o'clock Tickets 25 Cents Mrs. Frances Bevans, Chair.; M.A.M. Medota Buckingham, Mrs. Kalie Pitts Fin, Sec.; W. J. Alex. Gibbs, Mrs. H Strange, treas.; U. J. Thos. A. Dodd, Mrs. C. Jackson, Rec. Sec. Miller's wharf (see programs). 19-26 FREE FREE A pack of Consol's Little Cigars given away every Saturday at Ernest R. Wilson, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco store, at 409 Dolphin street, near Druid Hill avenue. Come and make a ten cent purchase and receive a free pack of "Consol's Cigars". Stationery and magazines on sale. 9-2 I LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a full Line of Colored Human Hais Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1129 Druid Hill Avenue Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo and Other Instruments Learn Music-Join A Band Do you wish to learn to play the piano, cornet, alto, barytone, valve and slide trumbone in both clefs, drums, timpagnis, bells, xylophone or accordine? if so you can get lessons by purchasing your Dry Goods, Notions and shoes from Nathan Naviaski. 940 Druid Hill Ave. With each purchase Do you wish to learn to play the piano, cornet, alto, barytone, valve and slide trumbone in both clefs, drums, timpagnis, bells, xylophone or accordine? if so you can get lessons by purchasing your Dry Goods, Notions and shoes from Nathan Naviasky, 940 Druid Hill Ave. With each purchase no matter how small, you will get a certificate, 50 of which will enable you to get free lessons on any of the above instruments. Come in and let us explain it to you. 940 Druid Hill Avenue, Music for Band or Orchestra, Strings and Instruments, can be purchased from us with Coupons. R.H.BUTLER Says let him send you a machine on trial The honest Sewing Machine Man R.H.BUTLER Says let him send you a machine on trial The honest Sewing Machine Man. This year the prices and payments will suit you. Guarantees every article if not so. See us first. We correct all mistakes free of charge. Also repairing Graphophones. Call 2431M Mt.Ver non. Address 941 DruidHill Avenue. PICNICS AND OUTINGS 8th Annual Family Excursion of Ames Mem. M.E. Chureh to PORT DEPOSIT on PalatialSteamer Annapolis, Monday, August 28, 1911. Music by Huntsmen's Band, Proi. Patterson, leader. Tickets 50 'cts. Boat leaves Pier 6. Light St. wharf at 7.80 a. m. J. R. Valentine, Sec. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, pastor. 8-19 The Moonlight given by the Uplifting Social of Maryland, on the palatal Steamer Starlight, Monday night, August 7th, 1911, was a grand success in every particular. There were just enough people on board (725) to make the trip across the Bay to Brown's Grove, under the soft light of the silvery moon, a pleasure. The order was perfect and coming from the port side, the starboard side, the aft and stern of the ship, were many kind words of appreciation for the manly and noble way the members of the Social conducted the whole affair. If the Social abides by the decision rendered by the patrons of this, their first moonlight, another will be given this season. BIG UNION EXCURSION King Cyrus Lodge, No. 23 U. O. of B. and S. of Good Hope and St. Mary's Household, No. 17 U. O. of S.W. Men to Brown's Grove on the Steamer Starlight. Wednesday, September 6th, 1911. A special invitation is extended to all Households Lodges and Juvenile Councils. Tickets 25 cents, can be had from J. H. Norris, sexton at John Wesley M. E. Church, G. W. West, 1132 Penna. ave.; Sarah V. Davis, 828 Pierce street; Mary Haney, 242 Forrest street. and at the wharf foot of Caroline street. Plenty to eat and good music. Round trip 25 cents. Boat leaves 8.30 a. m. and 2.30 p. m. GRAND OPENING The Evergreen Circle will give a Grand Cake Walk and Dance at New Good Hope Hall, Lexington street near Pine, Thursday evening, September 7, 1911. Music by the Knights of Pythias Band. Cake Walk starts promptly at 10 o'clock. Music from 7.30 to 2 a. m. Refreshments on sale. Cards of Admission 25 cents. Tickets on sale at the Out look Lunch and Ice cream Parlors, 508 W. Hoffman street and 1220 Orleans street. Committee on order, the entire Circle. Wm. Demby, pres. Chas. Bouldin, secretary. Norman Uncles, sergt. at arms, Jack Plater, vice president, Jas. Snowden treasurer. 3 P. M., Preaching by Rev. Jones Watkins, D. D., of Enon Baptist Church, with his congregation. 8 P. M., Sermon by Rev. D. D. Turpean, of Ames M. E. Church, or Rev. W. E. Williams of Grace Presbyterian Church. Services on Thursday night only. Take any cars and transfer to the Roland Park car, Boulevard car, or Mt. Washington or Electric Park car. Those taking the Roland Park or Boulevard car will get off at the Water Tower and walk one block west. Those taking the Mt. Washington and Electric Park car will get off at City Line. Rev. A, L. Gaines, President Rev. C. G. Cummings, Vice Pres. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Treasurer Rev. W. E. Williams, Secretary. PARADISE GROVE Richly endowed with cool and sparkling springs. Everybody welcome. Take Edmonson Ave. cars running West and get off at Calverton road two squares from grounds Special Service at 3.30 P. M. Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D., has been invited to address the service. Singing under the supervision of Mt. Calvary Band. 8 P. M. Preaching by Rev.Brickhouse. Camp Meeting Committee. Campmeeting at This is the Third Sunday. 11 a. m., Rev. I. Garland Penn, Secretary of the Epworth League Board. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor. The Metropolitan Praying Band will have charge of Prayer Meeting. Take Emory Grove car from the city and get off at Barnes avenue. Rev. I. A. Caster, Pastor. Rev. L. A. Carter, Pastor. GRAND UNION PICNIC By the Sanitary Association of Bethel A. M. E. Church Thursday, August 31st, 1911. Oxford Ave and York Road Take York Road Cars and get off at Oxford Ave. 1. carfare only. Music by Knights of Pythias Band, Prof. John Maxfield, Director Tickets of Admission 10 Cents. Mr. John T, Williams, Chairman Mr. Joseph Isaacs, Manager Mrs. Helen Deaver, Treasurer Mrs. Grace Westcott, Treasurer Rev. D.G. Hill, Pastor. Lott Carey Convention The Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention Delegates will leave for the Annual Meeting at Wilmington, N. C., by way of the Old Bay Line Steamers, next Monday, August 28th at 6 p. m. Persons going will add to their comfort by sending a card at once to W. M. Alexander, Corresponding secretary, 1625 Druid Hill Avenue at once. Industrial Institute at Bowie The new Maryland Normal and Industrial Institute at Bowie, Md., offers the opportunity for which you have been waiting. All expenses $9.50 per month, with the privilege of working out one-third of that amount. Do not delay but write at once to the principal D. S. S. Goodloe, Bowie, Md. GRAND UNION PICNIC Thursday, August 31st, 1911 at Greenwood Electric Park, Catonsville, under the auspices of Logan 17, Lincoln 13, Guy 16, Corps, W. R. C. Refreshments on Sale. Good Music Mrs. M. J. Brown, President. Mrs. Annie Earls, V. Pres. A Grand Annual BUSS PARTY, will leave Smith's residence, 1211 Mulliken street for Magothy Camp Meeting, Sunday morning, September 3. 1911 at 6 o'clock sharp. Round trip ticket, $1.00. 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. CHURCH NOTICES WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 A. M. Sermon by Pastor. 2:30 P. M., Sunday School. 8 F. M., Preaching. J. F. Waters, Supt. Laurens and Calhoun St. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor, D.D. 11 A. M., Preaching. 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. A.C.E. I 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. I. Holliday, Supt. Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. II. W. Ebb, Supt. 8 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURC Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 9.00 a. m., Sunday school. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURC Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Quarterly Meeting and Baby Rally. Three Prizes, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., P. E. 3.30 P. M., Baby Rally and Baji tizing. 8 P. M., Sermon by Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., P. E. Annual Excursion to Cambridge Md., Wednesday, September 6. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon Rev. L. D. Dav. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 8 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. Jane Milligan, Pres. B. 1 Mrs. Nellie Jones, Pres. Ladies A If you want a good lunch spring chicken, ham and bread come to Green Spring church Su day, August 27 and help in a quarter peck of money. horse back, hag back, due and frog back, but the best b all is the green back. Ensor St. near Monument, Rev. G. W. Kennard, Pastor Rev. J. G. Hawkes, Co-pastor 11 A. M., Rev. Aquilla W. Brook 2.30 P, M., Sunday School 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. J. Hawkes. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURC Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Past. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 8.00 P. M., Preaching by Rev. S. Williams, District Superintend. of the Washington District. HANDY A. M. E. CHURCH Baker and Bruce Sis. nr. Fulton Take Preston st. car. Rev. John Offer Custie. Pastor. 1514 Sullivan Avenue. 11 A. M., Subject, "Decision 2.30 P.M. Sunday School 6.00 to 7.00 p.m., Mamm- Open Air meeting under auspice Allen C. E. League Union of Be- more city. Excellent music singing. All Leagues are expect to be present. Wm. Butler, P. Mrs. Hannah E. Frey, See. Addresses and special music, I of talent. S p.m., Preaching by Rev. J Quinn. H. Hiner, Superintendent C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue You are welcome. SUNDAY AT 5 O'CLOCK Helping Hand Day. Mrs. Mary Hughes, pres Mrs. A. T. Waller will addr meeting. Good Music. All are invi Mrs. M. E. Murphy, P Miss E. E. Bright, See'y SOCIAL FREE BAPT. CHURC Parrish street near Rigga aver Rev. C. A. Belt D. D. Pastor Grand Quartley Meeting Ministers from city and West Virginia. Strangers all Day Monday night grand Pastoral ception Rev. C. A. Belt J Miss Daisy Singleton CENTENNIAL AGAINST MOB LAWLESSNESS Members Pass Resolutions Calling On The Law to Supress Atrocities In a sermon denouncing the Coatesville lynching, Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, pastor of Centennial M. E. Church, Caroline and Bank streets, declared Sunday night that the mob spirit "unmistakably points out a weakness in our national life, and unless the iron hand of the law is brought down with unquestioned firmness on perpetrators of such crimes, with all our greatness and glory, we will become a byword in the mouth of nations." After the conclusion of the sermon, the congregation unanimously adopted the following resolutions: Resolved that we put ourselves on record as opposed to all lawlessness of any kind or character, whether committed by white or black men, and call upon Governor Tener, of Pennsylvania, to ferret out the criminals of the Coatesville horror and bring them to speedy punishment. Resolved. That we express our faith in the spirit of justice and fair play on the part of the best [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] DR. D. W. SHAW we are citizens of America, and call upon them to join us in our right-complaint against such atrocious crimes as are constantly being fitted against us. solved that we call upon the less and pulpit, up and down the end, to speak out against these awail, inhuman butcheries committed by mobs in the name of justice until again the national conscience shall be aroused. Centennial Church is where Frederick Douglass, the arch enemy of the oppression of the race, worshipped 75 years ago. The Afro-American Ledger published a letter last week, in which Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson expresses appreciation for the story that shared in these columns concern his busy career of 68 years. During the 68 years he has been mayor of the Union Baptist Church, has been an insistent champion of the rights of the race. As the man who led the fight for the opening of the bar to colored attorneys, as well as one of the forces that placed colored teachers in colored schools, the community owes him a debt of gratitude. With all of his work for the race, he has never been a seeker of newspaper publicity. Approached by a tatter, he will invariably lock up able news within his breast and have no news. If the veter- champion of the race had known the Afro-American Ledger was to make an extensive men- of his career, it is a safe bet he would have made a vigor- ous protest against its publication. Though he may be a hard subject for the interviewer, his deeds will ever be fresh in the minds of the colored Marylanders washington, D. C., August 22. The candidacy of Rev. I. N. Ross, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church for the Bishopric of his concession is announced. He will be strongly supported. The election of Rev. John Hurst, financial secretary is practically conceded. There are two vacancies on the Bench, caused by death of the Bishops Abraut and E. W. Lampton. P. REV. FR. J. H. DORSEY FATHER DORSEY AT ST. PETER CLAVERS The Catholic Faith Making Headway Among Negroes In The Southland Rev. J. Henry Dorsey, one of the five colored priests in the United States, has been in the city since last Thursday visiting relatives. He said mass at St Peter Claver Catholic Church Sunday morning. In speaking of the work of the Catholic Church among the race in the South, Father Dorsey said: "I believe that the Catholic faith is making headway among our people in the South. At St. Joseph's College for Negro Catechists, at Montgomery, Ala., where I am an instructor, excellent literary instruction is given for those desirous of entering the professions. The Catholic Church is taking an active interest in measures for the uplift of the race and I look to see a tremendous impetus." Father Dorsey is a native of this city. He was educated in the local public schools, Epiphany Apostolic College and St. Joseph's Seminary. Then he was ordained at St. Francis Xavier Church, this city, in June, 1902. Rev. J. J. Slattery, at that time head of the Josephite Society, delivered a notable address arguing for the just treatment of the race. Rev. D. G. Mack Tendered a Surprise A very unique Surprise Party was tendered Dr. D. G. Mack at his home on Druid Hill avenue, by the members of the Macedonia Baptist Church, led by Miss Maggie Brown, ably assisted by Mrs. Mamie Medley and Mrs. Ella Parks. Three young ladies in the person of Misses Lizzie Reid, Fannie Anderson and Marie Branson came in a carriage declaring a wedding ceremony to be performed at the arrival of the groom. The groom turned out to be a well filled purse containing vacation money, which caused the Dr. great happiness and many thanks. Those who assisted [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. REV. D. G. MACK were Misses Maggie Brown, Sallie Terriel, Malinda Edwards, Leah Price, Francis Dorsey, Annie Murray, Lizzie Reid, Marie Branson, Martha Robinson, Maud Austin, Martha Jackson, Mesdames Ella Parks, Mary Matthews, Fannie Lewis, Catherine Scott, Mary Dorsey, Cecelia Moody, Naomi Galimore, Grace Lewis, Emma Braxton, Sarah Pettis, Carrie Reid, Mary Thomas, Mamie Medley, Priscilla Smith, Fannie Lane, Katie Smith, Alice Randall, Mary E. Carter, Messrs W. W. Johnson, Joseph Womack, Chris Woods, Sandy Woody, Carter Bundy, Levi Tabb, James Taylor, Carlton Smith, Lamb Richardson, George Holmes, David Washington, Jerry Lewis, Wee Johnson, Leander Jones, Richard Collins and Prof. I. P. Patterson: A dainty collation ended the affair. Boys, If Its Swimming You Want, Go To The New Athletic Field Of all the facilities at the new Athletic Field attracting wide spread attention among boys, none so appeal to all comers as the swimming and base ball facilities. Every boy wants to see first the "swimmin' hole" and next the baseball diamonds. They are all alike in a hurry to take the first lesson in swimming and no wonder that this feature appeals so strongly. No other accomplishment adds so strongly to self-confidence and independence as being at ease alike on land, in water, or in air. Immediate adaptability to environment always has been and always will be the largest faction in the survival of the fittest. Swimming is natural for the human as for any other of the animal kingdom. Only get at it at the same time that we are learning other feats of physical skill. No boy needs fear to try to learn because of his youth or small size. It is like waiting for the rising flood, the longer you wait, the wider and swifter grows the stream. Robert Putman picked up the stroke in 10 minutes. Many other boys are trying it. "Come on in, the water's fine." You may pick it up sooner than anybody has yet. Learn NOW while you have a good place, a man to teach the art and to pull you ashore when you fall in love with the bottom, instead of the top of the water. The Bath Commission has sent out 50 bathing suits, so that one needs not fear that there will not be one left for him. We Want Every Colored Boy in Baltimore to get in the Swim. Masters Albert Willet, Frank Boardly, Robert Putman, Ernest Bond, Samuel Jones, William Wright, William Jones, E. Wilson, Lewis Tilghman, Ulysses Jones, E. Middleton, James Ford, Chas. Chisley report a howling good time at quoits, volley ball, playground ball and swimming. Messrs. James A. Davis, Thomas Jones, Samuel Johnson and a half dozen other gentlemen were among the visitors to the new field and all are alike speaking of the great possibilities of it. A delegation of influential gentlemen will visit the new field Monday, August 28 at 4 P. M. The party will leave the corner of Druid Hill avenue and Dolphin street at 4 o'clock sharp and they hereby extend to every colored man interested in the good of the colored people a cordial invitation to join them. Parents See Their Children at Play. The faculty of Playground No. 112 held their playground Occasion and Patrons' Day last Friday afternoon. The attendance was very large and Misses Stewart and Stockett, Supervisors, expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the affair. The girls participated in several costumed games. Albert Rice led in High Jump with William Jones a close second. The Relay Team under William Isabelle and the Volley Team under Albert Rice carried off the honors. In Playground Ball, the Carey St. Yanigans defeated the Regulars. Roscoe Palmer won the 75 yard dash. The folk dances were highly complimented. The faculty consists of Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Wharton and Mrs. Maxwell. The closing exercises will be held Sept. 1st. A. M. E. Zion Bishops (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Knoxville, Tenn., August 23—The semi-annual session of the Council of Bishops of the A. M. E. Zion Church was held here at the Logan Temple from Wednesday to Saturday of last week. The session was called to order by Bishop George Lincoln Blackwell, of Philadelphia. At the evening session addresses of welcome were delivered by Mayor Heiskell, Hon. H. P. Johnson, Rev. R. S. Rives, pastor of Logan Tempel; Dr. S. H. Logan and Miss Pearl Bruce. Responses were made by Revs. S. L. Corrothers, of Washington, and W. L. Lee. The bishops made a report of their work, as well as Dr. George C. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion; Dr. W. H. Goler, of Livingstone College; Financial Secretary J. S. Jackson and other general officers. Mrs. Katie Brown, of Sarah Ann street, has returned from a visit to Boston, Mass. "JOLLY" JOHN LARKINS AT HOLIDAY STREET Clever Comedian At Head Of His Own Company This Year. Lovers of mirth, melody and good singing, and to our credit it can be said that they are legion, are looking forward to the appearance of "Jolly" John Larkins and His Happy Flock of Pretty Girls and Funny Boys, in his new big musical comedy, "Royal Sam" at the Holliday Street Theatre, week commencing Monday matinee, August 28th, with daily matinees. No colored comedian possesses a more attractive personality or greater vocal accomplishment than "Jolly" John Larkins. His comedy vein has gained marvelously in strength during the past few years, but not at the loss of its purity, as is often the case when comedians strive for greater honors. In "Royal Sam", it is said that the word 'comic' is used advisedly in connection with this musical comedy, and furthermore, that it is through the wit and humor of the lines and situations, and not because of any buffoonery on the THE BIRTH OF A MASTER. JENNIE PEARL part of the fun-makers. The book is entirely new and up-to-date-tuneful music, original song numbers, specialties, spectacular features and novelties. Everything is brand new, scenic adornment and sensations calculated to appeal to the most blase amusement seeker. The chorus consists of thirty stunningly gowned young ladies with excellent singing voices and magnetic charms, who form a delightful background for the principals. Managers Morrow and Mindlin have surrounded "Jolly" John with an incomparable cast, which includes Jennie Pearl, J. Francis Mores, Irving Boots Allen, Irene Tasker, Wm. Wilkins, Jas. A. Lillard, Luke A. Scott, Ethel Johnson, Anna Tyler, Geo. McClain, Ethelyn Green, Ora Dunlop, Arthur C. Simmonds, T. J. Sadler, Richard Webb, and many more. John Larkins has only just completed a four years' contract as costar with "Black Patti." Good Vaudeville At Daly's Theatre The Oma Crosby Trio is winding up a successful engagement at Daly's Theatre this week. Catchy songs, clever dancing and laughable jokes all combine to make the trio clever entertainers. Charles Finley, a clever comedian, is also on the bill Jack Ginger and a number of others are on the program for next week. Mr. William H. Daly, proprietor of the theatre has booked a number of well known comedians for the fall. They will come from all sections of the country. Visiting in Friendship, Del. Mt. Friendship, Del., Aug. 23. Mrs. Emma Brown, of Philadelphia, Mr. Charles Vance of Landsdowne, Pa., Miss Lottie Vance, of Boston Mass., and Miss E. 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A great celebration in memory of John Stewart, who was the first home missionary of the Methodist Episcopal church, is being planned for the third Sunday in October, at which time it is hoped to raise a large sum for mission work. The details of the proposed celebration are in the hands of Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas, the eloquent and efficient field secretary of the board of home missions and church extension of the Methodist Episcopal church. Dr. Thomas conceived the idea, which is being backed by the leading spirits in the denomination. "John Stewart," says Dr. Thomas. "was one of those early characters of the race whose achievements should be held in grateful memory. He was born in Powhatan county, Va., in the latter part of the eighteenth century. He is very energetic and of a studious disposition. He had strong religious convictions and joined the Methodist church at an early age. Being satisfied that he had been called to the missionary work, he went to Ohio, where he at first labored among [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. REV. DR. L. I. THOMAS. a few white people. He next went to the Wyandotte Indians, where he labored successful against superstitions and other difficulties. The interpreter of this tribe was a colored man, Jonathan Pointer, who had adopted all of the customs of the tribe. "Pointer tried to discourage him, reciting the difficulties that Roman Catholics had encountered with the tribe. Mr. Stewart secured his permission, however, to attend a religious feast and dance. In the middle of the feast he was allowed to speak to the Indians about the blessings of Christianity. Pointer acting as the interpreter. At the conclusion of his exhortation Chief Bloody Shirt instructed his men to shake hands with the missionary. "Stewart persevered, though often discouraged, and eventually succeeded in getting Pointer to accept Christianity. Many conversions followed, especially in 1817, when he made a more energetic campaign. He was shortly afterward ordained as a local preacher. He passed away in 1823, a victim of consumption. "The work started by this pioneer missionary caused some enthusiastic persons to organize the first missionary society of the denomination in 1810, and the 12,000 missionaries now working in every part of the globe may be said to have got their first inspiration from this humble man of God." Dr. Thomas hopes to make the celebration country wide and will gladly receive any suggestions as to how it should be done at his home. 2111 Drudl Hill avenue, Baltimore. Colored Soldiers For Philippines. From recent reports it appears that the United States is very anxious to enlist a large number of colored soldiers for service in the Philippine Islands. Recruiting stations for these purposes are already in operation in Atlanta and Macon, Ga. There are similar stations in other sections of the south. Lieutenant John Smyington is the recruiting officer. The Trend of Political Sentiment. The trend of opinion among a large and diversified number of colored voters is toward independence in politics. Along this line of thought the Los Angeles (Cal) New Age says: The black man should stand on his rights; and give both his vote, and moral support to individuals who believe the Negro has rights that should The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Who was elected State medical Examiner of the Order of Calanthe at their recent session at Frederick. MR. DORSEY'S PAPERS REJECTED He Urges His Followers to Work For The Defeat of Affelder At a conference of the Republican workers of the 14th Ward, held Thursday night at 1730 Druid Hill Mr. C. Marcellus Dorsey who had announced his candidacy or the position of State Central Committee man earlier in the week, stated that his papers had been rejected by the Supervisors of election. He further said that his fight would have been for Home Rule in the conducet of the affairs of the ward, and contended that the great need was the selection by the people of the Ward of a first class and representative man for all positions wherein the interest of the Ward might be affected. He thanked his friends for their loyalty and now that he is out of the fight urged each and every one to exert the same efforts for Mr. Julius F. Diehl as they would have done for him. Mr. Diehl, he claimed was an upright Christian gentleman, strictly honest in every particular and well worthy of their support. Those present were Robert Forrester, James Dungee, G. P. T. Jones, H. Dickerson, G. S. Ralph, G. W. Moulton, John M. Carter, Norman Simms, Elliott Johnson, Daniel Dorsey and others. RACE HAS BRIGHT FUTURE. Dr. Vass Strikes Optimistic Note In Great Atlanta Speech. Speaking in the auditorium at Atalanta, Ga., recently with Dr. Booker T. Washington and Dr. M. C. F. Mason, Ho. Dr. N. N. Vass of Raleigh, N. C. took occasion to refer to the glory of the Negro race in the early ages of the world, and all who heard him went away convinced that what he said was of the highest authority, and they agreed with him that the day would come when a historian like Myers would correct the very unhistorical statement in his work that Negroes have always been bewers of wood and drawers of water. Dr. Vass cited such evidence from the Bible, archaeology and philology as to convince all that he is not only a ripe scholar and able student of the Scriptures, but that what he claims is all very true, and the mammoth audience of several thousands cheered wildly all through his very able and inspiring address. A large part of the audience was composed of white people. Dr. Booker T. Washington followed him and said he had no doubt that the race had a glorious history in the remote past, but that it has still a brighter outlook for the future. Dr. Vass is doing an untold amount of good for his people in lecturing all over the country on the Bible and showing the race that we were once a noble people of the earth, second to nose on the globe, and that if we should learn the lesson God wishes us to know we shall surely one day return to our former glory and become a people even greater than ever before. Dr. Vass is supported in his work by the great American Baptist Publication society, and he is one of the very foremost leaders of the great Baptist church. Must Get Out and Dig to Win Success. Under the caption, "Get Out and Dig," the Portland (Ore.) Advocate says neither success nor good fortune will come to any one unless he gets out and digs. To remain idle and sit around and grumble about conditions will never aid any man in gaining the things that he most needs. Such practice weakens the character and unifies it for the pressing needs of the hour. Only Once. "How often, my good man," said the stranger at the wayside station, "do the trains stop here?" "The trains stop here," said the station porter, "only once. After that they start."—Stray Stories. LIFE ON A BOER FARM NOT INVITING FROM AMERICAN POINT OF VIEW. Woman Traveler Describes the Monotony and Discomforts She Found in the Agricultural Regions of South Africa. An American woman traveling in South Africa was detained by floods and compelled to spend a month on a Boer farm. "The first night's monotony," she writes in Health Culture, "was broken by the roaring of ostriches under our windows. We thought it was a tamenlion. "The farmer and his family lived chiefly on sour bread and sour skimmed milk'. I was therefore hungry most of the time and the ripe figs hanging in clusters were pretty alluring. After pushing back the skin of the fig and enjoying the soft fruit with its tropical taste I had a refreshing night's sleep, only to awaken in the morning pretty well scared, for my tongue was so swollen and black that I could not talk. "The Boer wife laughed and enjoyed my discomfiture and explained that the skin of the fig had numerous fine thorns and I had not been careful to remove it when eating. "When I told the farmer's wife that I liked buttermilk in quantity I noticed that I had a cupful or so given me, but she shewed it by the pallful to the pigs. They were of far more consequence to her than I, for they would stay longer with her and were her familiars. I was not." "Then again, when I was hungry for butter on my bread, a white clammy substance made from 'sheeptail fat' was banded to me, and I could not allow the farmer's wife to see me quiver. She sold her butter in the village close by at 75 cents a pound, more or less. Sour bread and green strawberries (pleas of them) were considered good enough. "The Boer family was one of the wealthiest of their kind. There was not a ripple of fun or exuberant life in anything but the live stock. Conversation was a dead language—unknown. "The women are mute beings, accepting their destiny with a deep stillness. The wife gives of her strength to the limit, and dies after giving birth to a dozen or more children, to make way for wife number two, who gives another dozen children to her country. Her adobe house, with its dirt floor made of anthill clay mixed with beef gall, is a chamber of horror to an Americana traveller. "The farmer depends upon his ten to eighteen children, of all sizes, to help him. A Kaffir as an employee is undependable as the wind that blows. Yet that Kaffir is the hired man in the mines and elsewhere in South Africa. The white man as a day laborer is a general failure. He cannot be worked in droves like the Kaffir from the interior, whose language, in clicks and vowel sounds, is barely human. "The Beer is not long lived. One seldom meet an aged Beer of the old stock. Oom Paul Kruger, who was 75 years old when he died, was an exception. Hatred toward the Uttlander and the lust for gold and power was what kept the fires of life burning at white heat within him. "To stem the elements alone in Africa takes the stoutest heart. Fevers assail the discouraged and underfed home boy. The easily forked streams become rivers, like swirling Nigaras, in a few hours and the terrific thunderstorms paralyze one sensitive to electrical influences. 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The Route of the captives was not directly east through the desert, but northward through Syria to the Euphrates, thence southeast down the river to Babylon. PROPHETS - Jeremiah in Judah and Egypt. Ezekiel on the river Chebar, "the grand canal," southeast of the city of Babylon. Daniel in Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar was a great general in 605, in his first seige of Jerusalem, and became sole emperor B. C. 604. He made Babylon glorious during his reign of 43 years. He was in his 18th year when he began this siege. Jerusalem was at this time a city of 20,000 inhabitants. Against the huge engines of Aslatic warfare the besieged citizens constructed counter-engines; and the struggle was worthy of the occasion—a combat or duel not only of courage, but of skill and intelligence, between Babylon and Jerusalem. Houses were demolished, that new walls might be built of their materials, inside each spot weakened by the battering-rams. The ramparts were vigorously defended by archers and slingers, equal in bravery to those of the Chaldeans. The rams were caught, when possible, by doubled chains or ropes to weaken their blows, or, if it might be, to capsize them. Lighted torches and firebrands were thrown on their roofs and on those of the catapults, to set them on fire. The gates of the town were zealously defended against the efforts of the enemy to burst them open or to burn them. At last there was no food for the people, and famine prevailed. The houses were full of the sick and wounded; bloody fights between contending parties, as to surrendering or holding out, crowded the streets with fresh horrors; the roar of the siege night and day filled the air. A breach was made in the city, at midnight. The princes of the king of Babylon came in, the generals and high officials, Nebuchnezzar himself was at Riblah in Hamath and the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem. The king of the Chaldees slew their young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no compassion upon young man or maleen, old man, or him that stooped for age; he gave them all into his hand. And they burnt the house of God. They slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, so that the last things his eyes ever saw, a perpetual memory, were the agonies of his sons, and of his friends, all the nobles of Judah. They put out Zedekiah's eyes. He would have no more opportunities of conspiring against his rulers. God spoke by the tongue of Ezekiel one of the most mysterious and most curious predictions in the entire Bible. He declared that King Zedekiah should be led into Babylon a captive, should there live and there die, and yet he should never see the city. So singular is this record that we must read the verses just as he wrote them out. Now put with this a parallel passage. Jeremiah was thrown into prison by his monarch. While there under bonds, he in like manner predicted the downfall of Jerusalem; and he said that Zedekiah should speak with Nebuchadnezzar mouth to mouth, and see his eyes. The history we have just considered shows how these prophecies were fulfilled and the captives carried to Babylon. The way of Transgressors is the choice of those who walk in it. God, good men, angels, laws, all are against any man's walking therein. The way of transgressors is hard indeed, because of the awful punishment at the end of the way. Like the human victim selected for sacrifice by the Aztecs, who for weeks was feasted and honored, but who all the time what the end was to be. 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Simmons of Silex, Ark., writes: "I tried one bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade and found it to be the best preparation I have ever used. It stopped my hair from falling out and breaking off and my hair is now as soft as it can be and is longer than it has been for a long time. My friends all want it. Ford's Hair Pomade, the old, reliable dressing for stubborn, curly hair makes harsh hair more pliable, glossy and easy to comb. Try it and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion, for the complexion. For sale by druggists, accept no other, see that it is Ford's and manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. CHESAPEAKE STEAMSBIP CO. "Chesapeake Ling" ELEGANT PASSENGERSTEAM FOR "COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA." For OLD POINT COMFORT and NOR-FOLK, VA. Steamers leave Baltimore daily at 6.30 P. M., and arrive Old Point Comfort at 6 A. M., and Norfolk at 7.00 A. M., where connection is made with the Rail Lines for all points South. "York River Line." ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER "ATLANTA." For WEST POINT and RICKMAN, VA. Steamer leaves Baltimore Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 5 P. M., and arrive West Point at 7.45 A. M., not Richmond at 9.20 A. M. Sreamers call at Gloucester. Point Yorktown, Clement's Clay Bank Alluond. STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM PIERS 18 AND 19 LIGHT STREET WHARF. Through tickets to all points may be secured, baggage checked and state rooms reserved from the City Ticket Offices, 119 E. Baltimore street, A. W. ROESON, Agent 127 E. Baltimore St., or the General Office, Light and Lee streets, Baltimore, Md. E.J. CHISM, General Passenger Agent; N. CHAPMAN, Assistant General Passenger Agent. NELSON WALKER Carpenter & Builder 2123 Division St. JOEBING PROMPTLY ATTERED TO Shop 918 Morris between Biddle and Preston Street McCALL'S MAGAZINE McCALL's Magazine will help you dress stylish and expense by keeping you posted on the latest fashions in clothes and hairstyles. Key fashion designs in each issue. 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Wholesale and Retail Dealer Ice Coal and wood 1349 WHATCOAT STREET Give us a trial as we want your pro- tenge. The best Burning Coal at the Cheapest Prices. All orders promptly attended to. Open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. GO TO: Louis Aidt's Shoe House For Your Shoes A full line of Ladies, Misses, O- dren, Men, Boys, and South Fri Berman's Anniversary Sale of Jewelry Just a year ago we came to your good city and proffered our hand of friendship. We feel that it has been grapped by so many of the good people of Baltimore, and in appreciation we shall inaugurate tomorrow an Anniversary sale of jewelry that is certain to amaze by the liberality—and in addition we will give anniversary souvenirs to all. Free Presents to All—Bring Coupon With every purchase, even if it is only a collar button, we shall present with our compliments a pretty piece of jewelry—cuff links, stick pins, hat pins, fobs, etc., etc.—none less than 25 cents; some as high as $1.00 Guaranteed 20 years, all designs. value up to $4.00. Choice..... 95c Baby Bracelets 14-kt gold filled; guaranteed five years; the bracelet you bought before the holidays for $1.00... 49c Set with Amethysts, Garnets, Opals, etc.; 100 designs to select from; your jeweler asks $6.50 for them Choice $2.19 EXTRA 14 Karat Gold Filled Locket and Chain Guaranteed for 20 years. values up to $7.50. For both $2.10 $2.10 283 Ladies and Misses' 14- Karat Gold Shell Bracelets; Bates & Bacon and Bigney's products; guaranteed to wear a lifetime-in fact, highest quality obtainable; values from $10 to $17.50. choice $3.49 $3.49 IN MEMORIAM Isaac Pullman departed this life August 15, in Atlantic City. He was born in Onancock, Va., fifty five years ago. He was the season of George and Virginia Pullman. The funeral took place from his brother and sister's residence, 569 Presstman street. He was a wife, Dorah Pullman, two daughters Amanda Pullman, Newfound Mary Irvin, of this city, sister, George Pullman, several news and nieces mourning to break the tender her love has bound. 'Tis hard so hard to speak words. Must we forever part. We cannot tell who next may fall beneath the chastening rod; One must be first, but let us all Prepare to meet our God. By his wife and sisters and brothers. FLINT.—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear daughter,, Dora E. Filnt who depred this life one year ago August 29, 1910. Gone but not forgotten. And left in our hearts a vacancy Which no one else can fill. By her mother and father. ØLIVER J·CAULK Notice! will remove to 2134 Druid Hill Avenue. After September 1. For convenience order may be left Wm. L. Fitzgerald's Real Es- ce office 1206 Durid Hill Avenue. House Painting Glazing, Graining, manseeling, Floors Stained—Varnished Waxed, Leaky Roofs Cemented and painted. Estimates and Propositions submitted Having had experience in the Painting Trade. I especially solicit your patron- Movements that stand supreme in the watch world in 7,11, 15 and a few in 17 Jewels; Open or Hunting Cases, 14-kt. Gold Filled; plain and chased designs fully guaranteed for 20 YEARS These watches will be sold with the understanding that the money will be returned if any can be duplicated elsewhere for less than $15.00 to $20.00. Ask your jeweler his price for an Elgin or Waltham watch in 20-year, 14-karat gold-filled case. If you have the slightest doubt as to the value or timekeeping qualities, return it to us and wewill refund your money $5.75 on the spot. A Bracelet Wonder Just 290 Gold Shell Bracelets; all sizes and designs; handsomely chased. Bracelets never known to sell for less than $4.00.... $1.98 Berman's Jewelry Shop W. Lexington St. 2 OPPOSITE BLUE MOUSE BELIEVE ME! Going Walter J. Kellam and "CLASS1CASE WITH KERR'S FULL Highland Electric Park ADMISSION JOHN R. HOUSE PAINTING AND C Orders by Mail Pro 1929 ETTING STREET Near Presstman Street F.C. man's Shop' Bington St. 29 BLUE MOUSE 1000 Paint Buttons; pl signs; good to $1.50. Price, choi VE ME! Going to N. Kellam and William L. W. SS1CAL DAY WITH E'S FULL ORCHES Electric Park Wednesday, ADMISSION 25 CENTS JOHN RUSSEX PAINTING KALSC AND GLAZING Members by Mail Promptly Attended to G STREET Man Street F.C. B. Berman's Jewelry Shop 29 W. Lexington St. 29 OPPOSITE BLUE MOUSE Walter J. Kellam and William L. Watkins' "CLASS1CAL DANCE" WITH KERR'S FULL ORCHESTRA Highland Electric Park Wednesday, Aug. 30, '11 ADMISSION 25 CENTS JOHN RUSSELL Knights Of Pythias Band & Orchestra John T. Max 9 S. Stockton St. Promptly Howard Brent, President 806 George Street JOHN H. OW Undertakers John T. Maxfield, Leader, 9 S. Stockton St., All mail orders Promptly Attended to. Int, President Charles Tolson, Vi orge Street 506 Baker S JOHN H. OWENS @ SO portakers & Embal Howard Brent, President Charles Tolson, Vice President 806 George Street 506 Baker Street JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmern $65.00 FUNERALS $75.00. A fine casket worth $65.00, in bl highly polished oak or walnut outside either black, gray or white, to mat riages, new and up-to-date; fine bury advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, cifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., a This funeral cost elsewhere.... Our price.....$75.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40 ...No charge for removal o Shipping Funerals $25 worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray k or walnut outside case, beautiful run or white, to match casket, as desired p-to-date; five burial robe, embalming six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, rugs, chairs etc, all of the latest desig cost elsewhere.....$75.00 Saving you... is low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade charge for removal of remains from Hospi A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete. 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 4067 1016 Druid Hill Avenue Corner Oxford ANYTHING in the DRUG LINE Wanted—Position as a book keeper, typewriter. Wages reasonable.—Anna C. Stokes, 709 Eden Contractor Frank K. Augins has completed the grading and laying of walks on the Courthouse grounds Elgin or Wait 11 12 1 10 9 8 INLAWREN 4 6 8 THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ship. We feel that it has been grapped late tomorrow an Anniversary sale of anniversary souvenirs to all. upon our compliments a pretty piece of jewelry; some as high as $1.00 Ladies' Fancy and Plain Gold-Plated Bracelets Values up to $2.50; some jeweled. Choice..... 47c Rolled Gold Ladies' and Children's Signet Rings Guaranteed value $1.25 29c Engraved Free Collar and Baby Pins Gold plated; never known to be sold for less than 25c per set. Sale Price, choice set..... 9c Children's German Silver Mesh Bags Fine mesh, long chains; large sizes, value $1.50..... 49c Men's 14-Kt. Gold Shell Signet Rings. Heavy-weight, deeply chased, warranted 20 years, values up to $4.00..... $1.39 EXTRA Sterling Silver Hat Pins Spike shape, Jewelers charge as high as $1.00 Choice..... 12c 1000 Pairs Rolled Gold Link Buttons; plain and fancy designs; good quality; value up to $1.50. Anniversary Sale Price, choice I'M IS to William L. Watkins' DANCE" ORCHESTRA Wednesday, Aug. 30, '11 25 CENTS RUSSELL KALSOMINING LAZING imply Attended to. BALTIMORE 12-9-11 field, Leader, All mail orders Attended to. Charles Tolson, Vice President 506 Baker Street ENS @ SON & Embalmer back cloth, steel gray or white plush; e case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; i casket, as desired; five heated car- al robe, embalming, opening grave, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- l of the latest designs. $136.00 Saving you.....$61.00 $50. Higher Grade $100, $150. $175. remains from Hospitals. 00 and $50.00 Complete. Lanvale. C. & P. Phone Mad. 4067 OUR METHODS HAVE STOOD THE TEST OF TIME EXTRA I'M IS 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. 26—Friendship Lodge, No. 29, K. of P., from Chestertown to Baltimore. 27—St. James No. 7 and Bethel Court 5 27—Magothy Camp. 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. SEPTEMBER 2—Fair Lee and Rock Hall M. E. Ch. to Grove 3—Maggoty Camp Meeting 4—Doctors Coachmen 5—Stewards and Trustees of Easton M. E. Church E. Church 6- King Syrous G. U. O. Good Hope and St. Marks House Hold 7—Underwriter's Agents, N. B. A. 10—Mt. Zion M. E. Church 11—St. Barnabas R. C. Church 12—Stevambas A. M. E. Church 14—Helping Hand Co.Govanstown 24—Star House No. 7, Jobs 25—N. Central Band MOONLIGHTS. 28-St. John Court 29-Brotherhood of Asbury M. E. Ch. 30-Presence of Cornelian Ch. 31-Presence Auxiliary of St. Paul M. E. Church SEPTEMBER 1—Debust Court 29. K. of P. 2—Hochschild Kohn Waitresses 3—Balto. Colored Buseness Association 4—Ivanhoc Pleasure Club 5—Federal Pleasure Social 11—The Go-Get-Ems and Auxiliary We Got-Em. 12—Pulpit Releif of Bethel, A.M.E. Ch. 13—George Hooper. 14—E. Baltimore Pleasure Club 15—Young Men' Business League 18—Uplifting Social of Maryland 19—Free Will Baptist Church 20—Bethel Drill Corps, No. 5. PERSONAL JOTS Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davis, of 539 Laurens's street has returned home after spending two weeks visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lillie Tolliver, of Altoona, Pa., and Atlantic City. Bishop Alexander Walers has arrived home from a trip which carried him as far West as Denver and as far South as Knoxville, Tenn. He will be one of the speakers at the meeting of the National Independent League in Boston, next week. Mrs. J. Creditt, of 1129 Druid Hill avenue, left on Monday to spend three weeks visiting New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City. Mr. Albert Johnson and son, contractors have the contract for the beautifying of the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church. The work includes plastering, frescoing, building a rear stairway and painting. Miss Jennie Farmer, of 530 N. Caroline street and her two nieces, Margaret and Elizabeth Johnson, of 511 N. Bethel street are visiting their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Burch, of Charles Co.. Md. Prof. J. B. Randolph, instructor of Latin in Wiley University, Marshall, Tex., who has been studying in Harvard Summer School, accompanied by Mrs. Randolph, also a teacher in Wiley University and Miss Susie E. Townes, of Eagle Pass, Tex., have been spending a few days with Mrs. Lucinda Clifford, at Miss Cora Thomas' residence, 1022 Park avenue. Mrs. Clifford is Prof. Randolph's aunt. A very delightful stay is reported. A successful tournament was held at Towson Wednesday of last week. The orators were Mr. Howard M. Gross and Mr. H. Rufus White. The Willing Workers of Sharon Baptist Church wish to thank their many friends for their contributions towards the success of the Fair held at the Church, July 10-18 at which time the sum of $34.00 was cleared. Mrs. H. Williams, V. President. The Shriners are preparing to attend in large numbers the annual meeting, which will be held in Atlantic City week after next. Eugene Phillips, of this city will probably be re-elected Imperial Potentate. Mr. John H. Murphy, the Baltimore newspaper man, has been urged to enter the race against Mr. Philips; but he has positively refused to consider even a suggestion of his being a candidate. Mr. Murphy is the present Imperial Boardman. PERSONAL NOTES Mrs. John Washington, of 626 W. Lanvale street has returned home after a two weeks visit to friends at Virginia Beach. Mr. Frank W. Burns, of 333 W. Hoffman street, left on Wednesday, August 23, to spend two weeks in New York. Mrs. James Nicholas, of 1621 Division street left on Thursday to spend the remainder of the month in Atlantic City. Mrs. Hattie Brown, of 1428 Division street returned home after spending ten days visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jessie Lee, of New York. Mr. James H. Tyler, of 554 Wilson street, accompanied by his nephew, Percy Otto McClaine, left the city this week for a visit in York, Pa. Kerrs music Pitts Labor Day Miss Amelia E. Lake, of 1031 Argyle avenue, is spending the month of August at Barclay, Md., the guest of Mrs. Henrietta Hutchins Chase. Mrs. Thaddeus Copeland, of 1922 Druid Hill avenue has returned home after a delightful stay of 10 days the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Barnum, of Cambridge, Md. Mrs. John Weston, of 107 W. Biddle street has returned from a short visit in Virginia, looking after her country home which will soon be completed. Mrs. J. A. Wallace, of Division street, was taken suddenly ill on the 7th with acute indigestion. She is able to be out again. Mrs. Mary Gilles, of 511 N. Carlton street, and Miss Lizzie Hunter will leave the city this week for a ten days trip to Atlantic City. Mrs. Brit, of New York. was in the city last week attending the funeral of her step father, Mr. Isaac Pullman. Mrs. Fannie Wells was called to the city last week on account of the death of her uncle, Mr. Isaac Pullman. Miss Mary C. Johnson, and Mrs. Emma J. Holliday, of 223 W. Biddle street, have just returned from Winchester, Va. Gavotte, everything, Labor day Pitts" Rev. C. T. Walker, Prof. J. W. Gilbert and Dr. Pritchard, all of Augusta, Ga., are in the city. Miss Viola Smith, of Towson, has accepted a clerkship with the National Benefit Society. Miss Bertha May White, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Rufus White, is ill at the Johns Hopkins Hospital with typhoid fever. Messrs. Marcus Garrett and Benny Smith, of Towson have returned from a visit to Dulaney's Valley. Mrs. George R. Barrett and Mrs. William Harris, have returned from visiting friends in Atlantic City. Mr. Clinton A. Davis, of 578 W. Biddle street left Sunday, for Indianapoils, Ind., to attend the Supreme Lodge Session and encampment of Knights of Pythias. He is booming Baltimore for the next biennial session. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Dozier have returned home after spending a very pleasant time at Atlantic City and a ten day stay in Tappahannoc and Essex county, Fredericksburg and Washington. Mr. Theo. C. Smith, who went to Virignia to visit his sick father has returned home again. Miss Lena Gray has returned from a very pleasant vacation visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Katie Waters, of 1518 Druid Hill avenue, has gone to Annapolis as a delegate from Naomi Household to attend the District Household of the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Serena Edmonds, of Washington, D. C., is spending two weeks in the city. Rev. Charles R. Uncles, of Epipheny College, is spending a short time in Atlantic City. Mr. Clarence Allen, Jr., wife, and little son, also his mother, Mrs. V. Allen, after visiting some interesting places of the North, including New York and Philadelphia, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Finley. They were delightfully entertained during their short stay here. They left Tuesday at 8 p. m. FOR RENT—Modern flat of five large, light, airy rooms and bath. Heat light, hot water. This flat is in perfect condition. Floors are equal to hard wood. Must be seen to be appreciated. Until September 1 apply to J. Howard Payne. 1014 Linden avenue. Rent reasonable to responsible parties. 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. Prof. Chas. A. Johnson, of 1551 Argyle avenue, visited Annapolis Junction last Sunday and was the guest of Rev. A. L. Jenkins. Labor Day, Pitts Park, Mrs. Annie C. Scott, of 663 Pierce street is visiting relatives and friends in Trappe, Md. Mrs. Emma Braxton, of 723 Pierce street, is visiting relatives in this city. Mr. Charles Wesley, has returned from a visit to Havre de Grace, Elkton, and Port Deposit. Miss Pauline Holden has returned to her home in New York after a brief stay in the city. Awful soft, Pitts' Labor Day. Mr. William Jefferson, 1106 Argyle avenue, is visiting relatives in Virginia. Mrs. Annie Durand, of 529 Robert street, is very ill at her home, where she will be glad to see her friends. Miss Emma Butler, of 1617 Division street, is visiting friends in Howard and Montgomery counties. Mrs. Mary V. Butler, of 1617 Division street, has gone to Atlantic City for two weeks. Miss Etheldra Smith and Miss Melva Tripp, are spending two weeks at Atlantic City. Mr. Robert Franklin, of 305 Forrest street, is visiting friends in Woodberry, and Cape May, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hughes will return tomorrow from a visit to their sister, Mrs. Emma Gansby, of Cambridge, Md. Mrs. Alpha Peck, and children will return from a visit to Mrs. Hester Hughes, of Cambridge, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Martin, have returned from Fairmount, Md., where they visited the parents of Mrs. Martin. Miss Lavenia Dix has returned after a two weeks visit to relatives in Pocomoke City, Crisfield and Marion, Md. Mr. Addison Williams, 840 Vine street, who has been confined to his home by an accident, which required an operation, is much improved. Miss A. L. Martin, of 1208 Argyle avenue, is the guest of Mrs. J. Bailey Cooper, of Fifth street, Salem, Ohio. Mrs. Mary Matthews, of 1141 Park avenue, has gone to Atlantic City, and New York, and will return by Spetember 1st. Mrs. Mary Taylor, of 1555 Woodyear street, is spending the month of August with her brothers in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Nathaniel Hill, of 558 Dolphin street has returned home after spending three weeks in Massachusetts. Messrs. Jas. O. Bampfield, John P. Turner, and Dr. C. K. Thompson, of Washington, D.C., were the guest of Mrs. Carrie Jones, of 1024 Argyle avenue last week. On Sunday, Grand Master Thomas A. Jones accompanied the visitors to Brown's Grove, where they were highly entertained by Mr. George-Brown the genial promoter. PROF. VERONA GREATEST BORN MEDIUM MAKES NO CHARGE if the object of your visit is not explained without asking a question. Can be seen on all matters of business love, courtship, marriage, investments, etc. By my advice I remove evil influence witchcraft, spells, cure diseases and unite the separated. I never fail. I also teach hypnotism and how to become a medium. No matter what your troubles are or what you wish to know, this Gifted person can positively help you.....if you are hundreds of miles away. A word to the wise is sufficient. Gives good luck, Hours 9 to 9: daily and Sunday. Fees very moderate 217 S.CLINTON ST.. near Pratt, Highlandtown. Md. Name Prof, Verona in window. Take Roland Park car to Clinton street.