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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER BISHOP JAMES HANDY PASSES PEACEFULLY AWAY Noted Methodist Prelate Succumbs After An Illness of Nearly Five Years—Was a Protege of the Late Bishop Daniel A. Payne—From a Poor Boy to the Highest Office in the Gift of His Church—Was 84 Years Old VOL. XX NO. 6. BISHOP JAMES H PASSES PEA Noted Methodist Prelate Success Nearly Five Years—W Late Bishop Daniel A. Boy to the Highest C of His Church—W Rt. Rev. James Anderson Handy, D. D., a retired Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church, died at his residence, 1341 N. Carey street, Thursday night at 10.30 o'clock. Bishop Handy was stricken with progressive paralysis, nearly five years ago, from which he never recovered. It is generally conceded that the splendid nursing and the attention given him by his dveout wife has prolonged his days until now. James Anderson Handy was born, Friday, December 22, 1826, and was the first son of Ishmael and Nancy Handy. His father was a slave but his mother was free. His mother died when he was six years old and he went to live with his uncle who reared him. In the winter of 1833, young Handy went to school for three months, and with the exception of the Sunday School, that was all the schooling he ever had. In the course of life he occupied every position in the Sunday School from pupil to superintendent and in the church every position from layman to Bishop. In 1860 he was licensed to preach by Rev. John M. Brown, then pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, this city, and in 1861, on the appointment of Elder A. W. Wayman, filled his first appointment as a "Circuit rider." His next appointment was from the hands of Bishop Payne, and was to Union, (now Metropolitan) Bethel church, Washington, D. C., from there he went to Emanuel church, Portsmouth. In 1868 he was elected Missionary Secretary by the General Conference held in Israel Church, Washington, D. C. In 1888 he was elected Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Church, and during his incumbency of that office bought the property on Fourteenth street, now occupied by the church Extension Department. At the General Conference of 1892 he reported the department out of debt and a surplus of $17,000 in cash and real estate. In 1892 the General Conference, which met in Philadelphia, along with Benjamin F. Lee and Moses B. Salter, he was elected a bishop of the church which he had so faithfully served for many years. The General Conference which met in Norfolk, Va. May 1908 placed him on the retired list. He was then unable to meet his conferences and in all likelihood, would never be. By many Bishop Handy was thought to be a marinet. He was a stickler for the discipline of his church, but withal, underneath he had one of the kindest hearts, and many a preacher who had felt the weight of his tongue for his short comings, afterward felt the weight of the good Bishop's pocketbook, or was made glad by a good appointment when the conference was about to close. It was always the good Bishop's aim to leave things better than he found them, and he wanted to see the same principal established, with each and every man under him. The deceased prelate was an undertaker 60 years ago. At that time he was very active in fraternal orders, and was one of the founders of the Grand United Order of BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1911. Nazarites; was a prominent figure in the Odd Fellows and was at one time grand master of Masons in this State. He was one of the first thirty-third degree Masons in this section of the country. He felt that he was called to the ministry, and the late Bishop Daniel A. Payne took an interest in him. Bishop Payne, who was one of the most scholarly men of his day, told his protege that he did not know anything. This criticism spurred the future Bishop on and he was regarded in late years as one of the best informed men in the church. His house on Carey street is a veritable museum of the history of the past 50 years, pictures and books dealing with prominent personages being numerous. Bishop Handy was the author of "Scraps of African Methodist History." He was married three times. He and his wife, (Mrs. Mary F. Handy) would have celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage on the tenth of next month. The funeral will take place at Bethel Church Tuesday noon. The Bishops of the church, most of whom are in Toronto attending the Ecumenical Conference, have been advised of their colleague's death. The funeral will be in charge of the Board of Bishops. Toronto, Can., October 5—The Ecumenical Conference is in full swing and the problems confronting Methodists will be discussed for the next two weeks. Among the many delegates are, Bishop H. B. Parks, who delivered one of the addresses of welcome; Bishops B F. Lee, C. S. Smith, W. B. Derrick and Dr. R. R. Wright, all representing the A. M. E. Church; Bishops A. Walters, G. W. Clinton, A. J. Warner, G. L. Blackwell, J. W. Alstork and J. S. Caldwell, Revs J. S. Jackson, S. G. Atkins, W. H. Goler, and George E. Clments, of the A. M. E. Zion Church; Rev. T. J. Moppins, Rev. J. A. Miles, president of Miles Memorial College, Birmingham, Ala., and several others the C. M. E. Church. John C. Dancy, of Washington, is among those slated to preside at a session next week. Missionary Society Holds Session (Special to The AfroAmerican Ledger.) Arlington, Va., Oct. 6—The second quarterly meeting of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Washington district of the A. M. E. Zion Church was held yesterday at Lomax Chapel. During the session addresses were delivered by Rev, J. A. S. Cole, of Batimore, presiding elder of the district; Mrs. Ida V. Smith, of Washington, president of the society; Mrs. Charlotte Johnson, of Rockville, Md.; S. J. Jenifer and a number of others. The district officers are Mrs. Ida V. Smith, president; Miss Emma Wallace, secretary; Miss Annie Broadie, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Annie Owens, secretaryY. W. S.; Mrs. M. J. Adams, district superintendent of the Buds of Promise; Sarah J. Jenifer, general secretary. The local president is Alice Henson. P. THE LATE BISHOP HANDY BIG MEN WILL BE IN THE CAPITAL CITY (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D. C., Oct. 5—In all probability the midwinter meeting of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League will be held in Washington in December. It is said that Dr. Booker Washington is strongly in favor of holding the session in the capital city. If this is ordered President M. M. Lewey of the National Negro Press Association will call a meeting of the executive committee of his organization here likewise in accord with a provision made at Little Rock for a mid-winter conference at some convenient point. About the same time the Jeanes Fund Board will hold its annual meeting here gathering, at the White House since President Taft is a member of the board of trustees. During the same month the quadrennial meeting of the Republican National Committee will be held. Banquets for Dr. Washington and President Lewey are being planned in anticipation of their coming. Altogether it looks as if there are some big times ahead: Oklahoma Will Try Some Other Tricks Oklahoma City, Okla., Oct. 2—The Democratic politicians of this State are watching with interest the outcome of the trials in the federal court of election officials indicted for refusing to colored men the right to vote in the last congressional election. The officials denied the colored men on the ground that the "grandfather" clause in the election law gave them the right of discrimination. The United States Court had already given a decision declaring invalid the "grandfather" clause. Should the indicted officials be convicted the democrats may try some new tricks to eliminate the colored vote. State and congressional elections may be separated and the restrictions made to only apply to the former. At the recent session of the legislature, $15,000 was appropriated for the defense of the indicted officials, and the best lawyers in the State are defending them. Anuapolis Girl Weds. Newport, R. I., Oct. 4-Miss Jennie Butler, a well known young lady of Annapolis, Md., and Mr. William Martin, steward at the Naval Torpedo station, were married here a few days ago. They will make their home here. COLONEL MIDNIGHT IS SOME WARM Delivers A Few Strong Body Body Blows At Some of His Enemies. Kansas City, Mo.—I have never felt that I could afford to pay any attention to a man who would sling mud, and I am not going to do it now, for life is so short and we have to put so much into life, and I am too far down the hill now to stop to pay attention to mud slingers, yet when a thing is published that is so far from being true as the article which Prof. M. S. Stewart, the learned banker from Mississippi has sent out to a number of papers, I feel called upon to say that I have been misrepresented. I have been trying to get hold of the article for sometime, but have not succeeded, but from one that he has published, he says that there was published in the Afro-American Ledger something which reflected on the Misissippi Odd Fellows, Rev. E. P. Jones, Mrs. E. H. McKissack, and Prof. E. H. McKissack, and that I wrote the article and it was published in the Afro-American Ledger and the Lever a paper published at some point in Mississippi copied it and the much learned writer comes forth and pours out venom on my head, and I suppose I can stand it, without getting back at him. The article in question has never been published in the Afro-American Ledger, and while I have got hardly enough money to keep soul and body together, yet I am willing to deposit with the Bank of Mound Bayou $50 in gold, to be given to any one who can produce anything abusive in the Afro-American Ledger, from the time it started up to this very date of Rev. E. P. Jones, Mrs. E. H. McKissack, Prof. E. H. McKissack or the Mississippi Odd Fellows. It is true that I did not attend the meeting of the Mississippi Odd Fellows last August and I consider it was my business, and I am now 21 and can act for myself. When the trained writer says that I was informed that I was not wanted, he simply handles the truth in a careless manner, and I desire to thank him for so doing. I wish I had brains to write like Prof. M. S. Stewart, I would hardly stay here or anywhere else, but would just go all over the world and write and write, but as I have not, and have not the money, nor am I a banker, so I will just beg his pardon and ask him to permit me to live just a little while longer. Please kind sir, spare my life, and allow me to come into Mississippi just once more. In Mississippi, as well as other southern states, I have brought the good deeds of my people before the public, and have directed the attention of the world to our people as perhaps no other man has done. I have found the men who are doing something and have told the world about them. I have contributed my share to the secret orders, to the business men, to the bankers and lawyers, and doctors and all other men in that section of the country. I have made some friends, and judging from what was said I have made some enemies and it is expected that I would. I PRICE THREE CENTS have helped to make big men by directing the attention of the world to them through the public print. Mr. Stewart, now comes forth to say that he thinks a Mississippian Continued on page 3. No Place for a Street Preacher Cambridge, Md., Oct. 4—That Cambridge is not a prosperous field for a street preacher is the opinion held by a good brother who came down from Philadelphia a few days ago. After expounding the Word to the many who frequent Water street and its environemnts he found that his collections amounted to 64 cents the first week. His rent being due at his Philadelphia home, he made an extra effort to have the populace increase this munificent sum, and was rewarded with just enough to make $1. That not only left him shy of his rent but the necessary change for a ticket back to the City of Brotherly Love. Ohio Ministers Appeal to Voters Cleveland' Ohio., Oct. 4-The Minsterial Alliance has made an appeal to the Ohio voters of color to vote for those men who will deliberate for the best interests of all the people in the coming constitutional convention but especially for those who will not be a party to any measures that might discriminate against the race. The appeal follows in part: In view of the fact that we are contemplating the formation of a new State constitution, we hereby express the fond hope and desire that that much needed document may be of the broadest statesmanship. In order to do this, let the people see to it that none but worthy, broad minded, fearless men be selected to frame such a constitution. Among other good things let there be no ambiguity of terms, or compromising features in it. Let there be, moreover, no class or race discriminating features therein, thus giving any future or present day demagogue loopholes to assail the rights of one race or class deserving of citizenship and full, equal protection by law." Waldron Elected Head of Ministors Association—DuBois Speaks Washington, Oct. 4—Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, has been elected president of the Interdenominational Ministerial Meeting. The remaining officers are: Rev. J. Brown, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, vice president; Rev. A. C. Garner, Plymouth Congregational Church, secretary; Rev. D. E. Wiseman, Church of our Redeemer (Lutheran) treasurer; The program was also made up of Rev. J. C. Van Loo, vicar of St. Monica's Episcopal Chapel; Rev. R. K. Harris, Israel Methodist Episcopal Church, and Rev. S. N. Brown, Lincoln Temple Congregational Church Dr. W. E. B. DuBois addressed a large audience Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church the occasion being the opening of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. Dr. DuBois spoke interestingly of the Races Congress in London. He thought the study of other race problems than our own would be beneficial in that we would be broadened by thus analyzing the situation from divers points of view. Retiring President G. C. Wilkinson presented the new chief executive Mr. Andrew D. Washington and the latter introduced the speaker of the evening in a scholarly speech. The Amphion Glee Club directed by Prof. J. Henry Lewis furnished choice music. WASHINGTON NEWS Delegates Elected Special to the Afro-American Leader. Youngstown, O., October 4—At the recent session of the North Ohio A. M. E. Conference, Revs. Charles S. Bunday, of Cleveland; Major Anderson, Joshua H. Jones and J. M. Gilmore were elected delegates to the next General Conference. Appointed Official Stenographer Boston, Mass.,—C. Henry Robbins has been appointed official stenographer for the Superior Cours. He has been doing Court work for the past three years. Mr. Clement G. Morgan was defeated for legislative nomination in a eight-cornered fight last week. $75,000 TO INTEPRETER $5.00 TO HUSBAND Husband Balks at this Arrangement and Enters Suit for a Larger Tulsa, Okla., October 4—Some sensational developments are expected in the fight over the will of Mrs. Tillie Hayse, who left the bulk of her estate of $75,000 to William Grayson, a government interpreter. Her husband was left $5 and several smaller bequests were made to relatives. A petition has been filed in court by the heirs at law, alleging undue influence on the part of Grayson in whose home the testatric died. The relatives have already succeeded in getting Grayson removed as administrator, as well as having him discharged as government interpreter. Grayson claims that the husband of the deceased woman was cruel to her and that a divorce suit was pending at the time of her death. Grayson was left among other things, oil land valued at $50,000. The case will come up for trial week after next. Annapolis, Md., October 4—The public Schools of Anne Arundel county resumed work Monday. There was a fair enrollment at Stanton School. Asbury M. E. Church is preparing to hold a big rally. next month. Theatrical Writer Smashed Chicago, October 4—Sylvester Russell, a well known writer on theatrical topics is unsparing in his criticism on men and women who appear before the footlights. A few weeks ago he severely criticized Sam Corker, the comedian in the Indianapolis Freeman. Corker met Critic Russell on the street a few days ago and proceeded to give him a corking good smashing. Friendship News (Special to The Afro-American Ledger) Mt. Friendship, Del., Oct. 4—A social dance was given at the Odd Fellow's Hall on Friday night by Mr. Mitchell Barrett and Mr. Edward Miller. I was for the benefit of the new lights at the church. They were successful in raising $7. Miss Ada Elliott is visiting friends at Towsend, Del. Rev. J. H. Lee, who has been engaged at Campeeting at his church closed his camp Sunday evening, having saved many souls for Christ. NEW BOOK BY NATIVE AFRICAN Gold Coast Barrister's Ideal Contribution to Literature. CONTENTS COVER WIDE FIELD. Author of "Ethiopia Unbound" and "Gold Coast Native Institutions" Discusses With Masterly Ability the Relations Between the Darker Races. Will Help Cause In America. By N. BARNETT BUDSON. "Ethiopia Unbound" is the title of a new book issued this fall from the press of C. M. Phillips, 14 Portugal street, London, W. C., from the pen of the brilliant and scholarly Caseley Hayford, who is the most prominent and successful practitioner before the Gold Coast bar. Mr. Hayford is also the author of another book, a legal work of some importance to natives, entitled "Gold Coast Native Institutions," which treats of the legal procedure among the natives of the Gold Coast for hundreds of years past and discovers the fact that the concepts of law and equity and justice held by the alleged "heathen" tribes of Africa in the adjudication of causes tried before their native courts do not in any way suffer by comparison with those practiced by "the more favored nations," which are fond of singing, "Shall we whose souls are lighted with wisdom from on high" etc. "Gold Coast Native Institutions" is the second legal work from the pen of a native African lawyer. The first book of the kind was published several years ago by Mr. J. M. Sarboh, now deceased, entitled "Fanti Customary Laws," and had, as Mr. Caseley Hayford's book is having, a wide circulation in Africa and England. Of "Ethiopia Unbound" I wish to say that no book, in my judgment, of the present century holds greater interest to the thoughtful and observant Negroes of Africa and the world than it does. It is a serious book, written in a happy, hopeful vein, and discusses with masterful ability, keen logic and philosophical reasoning the great world question—the relation of the darker races to the dominant races and the cause of the impotence and helplessness of the latter. The author points out a way he thinks will The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. HON. CASELEY HAYFORD. have the effect of begetting more consideration and respect for these dark races, which are being used as shuttlecocks by the dominant, grasping, greedy nations of the world. "Ethiopia Unbound" is a remarkable book. It is a profound analytical study of prosect racial and sociological conditions as seen through the eyes of an African scholar and thinker. It is bound to create a favorable impression in America among Negroes who read it, especially those who think, as well as to excite surprise among white men that a Negro has given such a faithful and accurate and truthful description of their methods—in adding field to field "by tricks that are vain and ways that are dark." The book may be had on application to the publishers for 5 shillings ($1.25) or to Bruce Grit, Sunnyslope Farm, Yonkers, N. N.; 10 cents additional to cover postage. Educational and Industrial Fair. The people of Martinsburg, W. Va. and vicinity have made ample preparations for the entertainment of visitors and special guests of the managers of the educational and industrial fair to be held in Martinsburg the first week in October. The speaker for Wednesday, Oct. 4, was the Rev. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, and on Thursday, the 5th, the Hou, J. C. Napler, register of the United States treasury, was the principal speaker. One of the chief promoters of the fair is the Rev. C. Y. Triggs. Aim of the New Forward Movement. Thursday, Nov. 23, is the date agreed upon by the committee of ninety-seven for the great parade in New York signalizing the opening of the campaign in the interest of the men and boys of America and New York in particular. The men and religion forward movement is essentially one of hope and not of despair. Its chief value is to show the strength of the Christian churches in America. Competition Makes Judicious Advertising Necessary. BY ALBON L. HOLSEY. The keen competition of the present era has more than any other agency made advertising the most potent factor in modern business - potent because it is the surest road to business success and carries with it the most diversified business experiences. An advertising campaign judiciously planned and carefully executed, when backed by a house that gives its patrons a square deal, almost invariably brings manifold returns, but there are many merchants who advertise at random without any well defined plans. Whenever I hear a merchant say that advertising doesn't pay I always ask questions, and in every instance I have found they had wasted money in random advertising. All advertising campaigns must have a definite policy, carefully planned according to the special advantages of the particular article or territory to be covered. Too many of our business men wait to see how things are going in sales before they think of advertising, and the result is they often fail to arouse much enthusiasm among their patrons. Advertising should always precede the placing of the goods upon the counter. IMPORTANT COMING EVENT. Masonic Lodge to Celebrate Thirty-seventh Anniversary Oct. 18. The fact that it has been three years since Hiram lodge No. 23, Free and Accepted Masons, gave its last public reception, members of the various Masonic lodges in Brooklyn are very much interested in the forthcoming thirty-seventh anniversary and reception of the above named lodge, which will be held in Summer hall on Wednesday evening, Oct. 18. The committee having charge of the general arrangements for the anniversary exercises has engaged the well known J. O. Allen orchestra for the occasion and completed its plans for the entertainment of the high officials and other distinguished members of the order from out of town. Elaborate preparations have also been made for the reception of the members of the various home organizations who will attend in a body. Hiram is one of the oldest and best known lodges in the eastern section of the country and has had an eventful career. It numbers in its membership many men of prominence in business and professional life. The reception committee is composed of the following named craftsmen: Alexander Kandolph, chairman; Thomas H. Parham, James T. Brown, William H. Stevenson, Walter Milford, Henry McMillan, Joshua F. Foy and John Francis. The officers of the lodge are: Peter M. Jacobs, W. M.; Joshua F. Foy, S. W.; Jose F. Durell, J. W.; Robert Jackson, treasurer; Alexander Randolph, secretary; Daniel A. Jackson, S. D.; John E. Myers, J. D.; Allen S. Dillon, chaplain; William K. Lleweller, S. M. C.; James T. Brown, J. M.; C. Ed Watkins, S. S.; William H. Stevenson, J. S.; William Marshall, tiler; Thomas Steward, marshal. AMALGAMATION OF RACES. Well Known Anthropologist Notes Change in Color of Afro-Americans. As the earlier separated American types are becoming centralized into one type, so the American Negro, already possessed of many of the mental and emotional characteristics of our nation, has become so importantly different from his African ancestor that to call him a plain Ethiopian would not be touching the point, says Walter Winston Kenifworth in the Forum. He is already an American citizen. Who knows what he will be six generations hence? Apart from this, it remains singularly mysterious just exactly why the Negro type is gradually relinquishing its darker bodily shade and coming into a rarer and more Caucasian color. There are Negroes, and an increasingly growing number of them, whose color is not far removed from that of the average Caucasian of southern Europe or western Asia. Many of them in truth might be taken for orientals of the darker Italian or Spanish types. The only reasonable hypothesis is the amalgamation of the Negro with the Caucasian. It alone can account for the gradual change in the frontal development of the head, the gradual thinning of the lips, the gradual contraction of the nostrils and the gradual change in the texture of the hair, receding from its primitive curly state to the straight black coarse hair of the south Asiatic, the Malay or Pacific island type. This is so emphatically striking that attention only need be called to the fact. Concord to Hold Bible Institute. Rev. Dr. S. N. Voss, the well known lecturer and Biblicist, has been engaged by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, pastor of the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn, to deliver a series of lectures for the benefit of Sunday school teachers and other religious workers in Brooklyn and vicinity. The Bible institute, as it is to be known, will be held under the auspices of the officials of the church and Sunday school for one week, beginning on Monday, Oct. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER AN EVANGELIST'S EFFECTIVE WORK Results Obtained by Personal Contact With the People. GROWDS AT GONVERTS' RALLY Summer Campaign of the New York Evangelistic Committee Closes With Great Meeting In Carnegie Hall, Itinerary of the Rev. Dr. C. Leroy Butler Ends Successfully. By CLEVELAND G. ALLEN, New York.—One of the most successful evangelists in the country and one who has attracted wide attention in New York as a preacher is the Rev. Dr. C. Leroy Butler, formerly pastor of the St. James Presbyterian church in this city. Dr. Butler has met with unusual success in this direction, and so powerful and convincing is he as an evangelist that he has been called the Chapman of the race and pronounced the most successful colored evangelist in the country. Dr. Butler, who is with the New York evangelistic committee, has con- [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. KEY. DR. C. DENOX BUTLER. ducted successful campaigns in Louis- ville, Knoxville, Pittsburgh and New York. The New York evangelistic committee, with headquarters in New York, is one of the strongest religious organizations in the world and has for its object the holding of revivals and conducting religious campaigns in the large cities of the country. It was the spread of the work of the evangelistic committee among the colored people of the large centers that necessitated the appointment of a member of the race to conduct revival meetings. Dr. Butler's effective work on the streets of New York in the thickly populated colored districts has done much for the moral and religious uplift of the race. Reference may be made to the San Juan Hill district, reputed to be the worst section in the city. The tone of this community has been greatly improved since Dr. Butler's effective campaigns. The evangelistic committee has closed its summer campaigns. At the converts' rally, held at Carnegie hall recently, which was attended by fully 5,000 people, the work of Dr. Butler was especially commended by the committee. Dr. Butler told of the many colored communities which have been helped since the work was started. Dr. Butler's success as an evangelist is due to his forceful and earnest manner, which is convincing and never falls to leave a decided impression. Dr. Butler is amply prepared for his life's work. He was born in Wilsonville, Ala. After attending the public schools he went to Talladega college, from which he graduated. After doing special work at Maryville college he entered the theological department of Lincoln university, from which he was graduated in 1899. In 1902 he came to St. James' Presbyterian church, where he remained eight years. The church had wonderful growth under Dr. Butler, moving from a hall in West Thirty-third street to a handsome brick edifice in West Fifty-first street costing $40,000. The membership increased from a small flock of twenty members to a congregation of 400. Dr. Butler was prevailed upon to remain at St. James church, but felt that he could do greater good as an evangelist. He has planned an extensive campaign for the fall and winter, which will carry him over a large territory. American Scholars at Races Congress. The scholarship of the Afro-American was much in evidence at the races congress in London. There were three men who loomed high in the estimation of their fellows because of their profound knowledge of the subjects assigned to them for discussion. These were Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, President W. S. Scarborough and Professor Earle E. Finch, the brainy trio from the United States. Albion Academy Opens Auspiciously. Albion academy, normal and industrial school, in Franklinton, N. C., opened with a large enrollment of students on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Besides the elementary and industrial branches, the school has a splendid academy course. She Was Jim's Sister "What are you staring at?" asked Jim. "At that stunning girl over there," replied Lawrence. "Not that brunette with a figure like an hour glass. She's some chorus lady." "No, the slender blonde with her back towards you, standing in the entrance to the cafe. She doesn't look coarse to me." "How can you admire anyone who affects those new-fangled extreme fashions?" questioned Jim. "I'd sure like to meet her. By the way, old chap, I thought you intended introducing me to your sister." "If you admire that girl, sis wouldn't interest you. None of those tube-like skirts, fly-away hats and vivid showy colors for her. If my sister would be gowned like your fair friend I'd tell her a thing or two." "Does your sister allow you to dictate to her?" asked Lawrence, fast losing his desire to meet the girl. "Oh, I give her brotherly advice occasionally. She's all a twitter just now. A crowd of girls are learning to build their own dresses in a school. I've offered her five dollars the first time she wears a home-made creation." "Turn around," exclaimed Lawrence. "That girl is trying to flirt Café "I'd Sure Like to Meet Her." with us. She just smiled the most adorable smile." "He who flirts and runs away, lives to flirt another day," suggested Jim in a blase tone. "Why, she's coming toward us. Must have made a hit with her. I've read oceans about love at first sight, but this is the first time the waves have struck me." Jim was so bored by his friend's conversation that he didn't lift his eyes from the plate until a voice near him said; "Jim, can't you make room for us at your table? All the others are taken." "Surely," he said rising. "This is my friend Lawrence Hancock; my sister, Florence." "Your sister," exclaimed Lawrence in astonishment. "Miss Allen? Why, your brother Jim was just talking about you, but somehow he failed to recognize you from a distance." "It's a wise brother who recognizes his sister when she wears a new dress and hat which she made herself," laughed Florence. "What do you think of my skill?" "You're as sharp as a needle," said Lawrence admiringly. "It's fierce, abominable and hideous," broke in Jim. "Florence, for every frock that you don't make I'll give you five dollars. It's so tight it looks as though it had been made out of remnants, and a cow would run a mile if she saw that cerise hat coming along." "Gee, but Jim's a brute," thought Lawrence. "I only hope that some day I will have the privilege of paying for her frocks," he said aloud. "I presume your brother's word is law with you. Miss Allen." "Indeed not," she answered altrily. "I believe in woman's rights and its every woman's right to do just as she pleases; anyway brother's opinions about dress don't count. "You look all right to me. May I call on you tomorrow evening?" "Do come," answered Florence cordially. "Thank you," responded Lawrence. 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Veronon 3603 Md. Courtland 1828 No branch office. Not connected with any other firm. No Agents. a reward will be offered to anyone who detects any person doing business under the name of Felix B. Pyc. Sz. but we do not want any "dead ones." If you are a hustler, wide awake, full of ambition willing to start at the bottom and work up and stick at it—then you are the boy we are looking for. Come down to the office and we'll give you a start TEN THOUSAND GREET DR. WASHINGTON IN HOUSTON A FITTING END OF AN EIGHT DAY TOUR THRU THE STATE OF TEXAS Famous Tuskegeean Urges Colored People of Texas To Invest Their Money In Homes and Stop Spending Most Of It For Pleasure—Prominent Men of Race Make The Trip With Him, (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Dallas Tex. October 3—Dr. Booker T. Washington and a party of representative men of the race concluded an eight-day tour of the state yesterday at Fair Park, this city, where he addressed an immense audience of both races. The tour began at San Antonio last Monday and everywhree the distinguished educator spoke, large audiences of both races greeted him. At Houston he spoke in the city auditorium, its capacity of 9,000 being taxed to the utmost and hundreds being unable to gain admission. The Houston Chronicle welcomed Dr. Washington in the following editorial: "He has, by his own unided efforts, risen from a position of poverty and humility to one of commanding influence. He has wrought a great work for the people of his race, and has by both precept and example, sought to lead [Name] DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON them into the paths of nobler and more useful living. "He has recognized that to train the young Nego properly he must train not only his head and his memory, but his hands and his heart. There are many worthy people of the Negro race in Houston, and they will give the great representative of their race a welcome befitting his worth. "Mayor Rice by participating in the ceremonies of the evening in his capacity as Chief Executive of the city, did a graceful and commendable act. It will show to those who seem so greatly to misunderstand the feeling of the Southern people toward the Negro that under all proper circumstances and to the limits which social propriety permits the Southern man is always ready to help the Negro and to encourage him in his efforts to rise in the world." When Dr. Washington began his Texas tour at San Antonio earlier in the week, he said that his addresses were intended to enlighten members of both races as to the progress of the Negro, and to let the white and Negro see each other in their true relationships, and to show the educated Negro his duty to the members of his race who are down and who need uplifting. In his address here yesterday, Dr. Washington spoke, in part, as follows: There are about 700,000 black people in the state of Texas. So far as human intelligence can penetrate, it looks as if these 700,000 black people are likely to remain in the state of Texas. It looks further as if the number is going to increase from year to year. It is safe to say that within a few years there will be a million black citizens in the community. No matter what our individual opinions may be, these people in all probability are here to stay. Living by the side of these 700,000 colored people there are about 3,000,000 white people. Then we have a population of about 4,000,000 people of both races living in a great commonwealth. Under such circumstances, what is the duty of the intelligent and patriotic man in the white race and in the colored race? Plainly, it is to use his influence in the direction of promoting friendly and rational relations between these two races. Is it possible for these two races unlike much in color, unlike much in traditions, to live together in peace and harmony for all time? In my opinion it is, and that opinion is based largely upon the fact that they have lived together and are living together, with few exceptions, in peace and harmony. There is no greater enemy today to a State than the man, wether he be black or white, who would spend 1 his time and enegy in stirring up racial strife. There is no greater friend today to a state than the man, whether he be black or white, who uses his talents and influences to promote the progress of both races and to see to it that peace and good will are maintained. What has been done is the best guarantee of what may be done in the future. Let me repeat that the colored people of Texas have made progress, and I came to you with the sole object in view of helping you, if possible, to make greater progress. "According to the most accurate record that we can find, the colored people in Texas now own and pay taxes upon $30,000,000 worth of property. In 1900 the colored people in this state owned and paid taxes upon 65,000 farms, during the last ten years they have bought 4,000 additional farms. While this is not as great a gain as has been made by colored people in some other of the states, it indicates progress in farm-getting, and I urge upon our people with all the emphasis that I can gonand the importance of their owning land, of their getting out of the cities into rural districts onto the soil. As a rule, our people are better off in the country districts cultivating soil than they are in large cities. If we do not get hold of farms now the time will come when it will not be possible for us to do so. "I find further, that last year, the colored people raised in Texas about 455,000 bales of cotton valued at about $32,000,000; that they raised 16,000,000 bushels of corn valued at about $12,000,000. It is safe to say that the colored people in Texas last year got for their farm products of all kinds about $40,000,000. It is safe to say that fur- THE AFRO AMERICAN-LEDGER forms of occupation than farming earned about $10,000,000 more, making the total earnings in Texas for our race about $50,000,000 annually. COLONEL MIDNIGHT IS SOME WARM "Now the main question which I want to put to you as colored people is this: What becomes of this immense amount of money? How much of it is invested in property and lands, in houses? How much of it is squandered, practically thrown away year by year in drink, in gambling, in idleness, for cheap jewelry and in other directions that mean nothing to us as a race. I want to urge upon your ministers, your teachers and upon parents the importance of teaching our people to save a large part of this immense income." Among those in the party were: Booker T. Washington, Emmett J. Scott, secretary Nathan Hunt, stenographer, Mr. J. A. Kenny, resident physician, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; H. T. Kealing, president WesternUniversity, Quindaro, Kan.; Dr. E. C. Morris, president National Baptist Convention, Helena, Ark.; Walter L. Cohen, former registrar U. S. Land Office, New Orleans, La.; Dr. R. E. Parks, writer, Boston, Mass.; Dr. Charles S. Tator, representing New York Evening Post, New York City; Horace D. Slatter, press correspondent, Hopkinsville, Ky.; W. T. B. Williams, agent Slater Fund, Hampton Institute, Va.; R. L. Smith, president State Negro Business League, Waco, Texas; J. B. Bell, Capitalist, Houston, Texas; L. C. Anderson, supervisor Nergo Schools, Austin, Texas; E. L. Blackshear, president of Prairie View State Normal School, and W. E. King, editor of Dallas Express. WILL NOT DISCHARGE THE COLORED MEN Bureau of The Afro-American Ledgerr, 1004 S Street N. W. Washington, Sept., 30—Hon. Franklin MacVeagh, Secretary of the Treasury, has demonstrated his practical friendship for men worth while by canceling the order by which Messrs H. D. Woodson, draughtsman in the office of the Supervising Architect, L. W. Baker, superintendent of construction of post-office at Ashtabula, Ohio, and W. W. Cooke, superintendent of construction of post-office at Ironton, Ohio, were to be seperated from the federal service September 30. Owing to the failure of Congress to make the necessary appropriation for this branch of the Supervising Architect's office, it became necessary to select eighty men to go out of the department, to avoid a deficit. Woodson, Baker and Cooke, were among the unfortunates. They are colored men, experts in architectural work, and have made excellent records throughout their terms of service. When it was represented to Secretary MacVeagh that the discharge of these men would reduce the quota of colored men in the technical wing of the service to an eligible quantity, if it did not wipe them out altogether, he immediately saw the injustice that would be wrought to the race and rescinded cheerfully the order eliminating them from the rolls. It is the belief of Mr. MacVeagh that since the colored man has every disadvantage to contend with in his efforts to make anything of himself in this age of intense race feeling, every official of influence should see to it that faithful and competent colored employees in the federal service should be given especial consideration. It is understood that wherever discharge orders in the Architect's office affect colored men of technical training the fact is to be called to his attention, and if possible, it will be cancelled. Several minor employees included in the separation hope have been transferred to places in other branches of the service With the restoration of Messrs Woodson, Baker and Cooke, and the transfer of others, it is not believed that a single colored man is to leave the service altogether by reason of the failure of the congressional appropriation for the office of the Suprevising Architect. Advantage of Concrete Buildings. It has been shown in practice that concrete buildings require less artificial light than those of slow burning mill construction. This is owing to the reflection of light from the white walls and ceilings and columns and also to the fact that it is possible to supply buildings of this character with greater window area. COLONEL MIDNIGHT IS SOME WARM COLONEL MIDNIGHT IS SOME WARM Continued from Page One. should do the work and to this I would not object if I could. Long before I ever visited Mississippi, the Mississippi had a chance to do it, but never did. There was a time when I used to attend all the conferences in Mississippi, and a number of other meetings but I narrowed down to the Masons, Knights of Pythias, United Order of Reformers, and the Baptist Convention. Last year, I attended the meeting of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, and for two years have been to the Eastern Star meeting, but any time these organizations declare that they do not want me, I am ready to look to the Lord and be dismissed. I forgot to say that I have been attending the Mississippi Negro Business League. Well I am in the West for a few hours, and when I leave here I am going to another part of the world. I will drop this matter right here, and if I can get hold of the article I am talking about I may let you read it. It was the work, no doubt, of a Mississippian, who is not friendly to Grand Master Jones, and had to get back at him in some way. If my name was signed to it, it was forged. I am here attending a conference presided over by Bishop H Blanton Parks and it has been a success I am to tell you. This man is just pushing his way to the front as a Bishop and a leader of men. He is just going right into work. Of course there is much interest manifested in the election of delegates to the general conferences everywhere and I don't blame them myself, because this is an important event, and only good men ought to be elected, because they are to elect some other good men to fill important places. Bishops are to be elected and general officers. Now who will they be? I am not ready to tell you yet, but I will bet you my head to a ginger cake that I will tell you before I get through with this world. There are some sure men who will be left, and some who are not so sure will be elevated. It will take the count of the ballot alone to determine some things. There are several men who want to pluck the financial plum, and now who will the successful man be? Yon may answer Rev. J.R. Ransom, of Topeka, Kan. Rev. A. J. Carey, of Chicago, and Prof. John R. Hawkins, of Kittrell, N. C. The question is whether or not such a position will be given to a layman? If this is true, then you must watch Prof. Hawkins, and if not then of course the fight will narrow down to Ransom and Carey and the strongest man will win. This will be true at any rate, and I am not prepared to discuss the merits of either of them. I will simply tell them to run. Rev. G. W. Allen, the editor of the Southern Christian Recorder is making many friends, and I think that I am going to see him Bishop of the A. M. E. Church, and then I am of the opinion that Rev. W. D. Johnson of Columbus, G a., would make a good editor of the paper, but he has not said he would take it. He is secretary of the General Conference. I have had the pleasure of meeting Hon. W. T. Vernon at two conferences. He has a good place and is doing well. He is just the picture of health, and I think he has an important place, and he is filling it I am here to tell you. He is a man who will make good wherever you place him. I am sure that it will be of interest to the people of Baltimore to know that one of Baltimore's sons is out here growing up with the country, and is making good. I am now speaking of Dr. M. H. Key, who holds the place of physician and surgeon. He has a large practice here, and then he is making good use of his money. He has purchased a good home, and some other property here in Kansas City, and then he has married a fine wife and this is much help to him. His wife is an educated refined cultured woman. She enjoys meeting friends of her husband. The people are proud of his success and the Baltimore friends would like to have him visit them. I shook hands with many people in Kansas City and among them was Mrs. William H. Dawley Jr., whose husband is some pumpkins in the Masonic fraternity in this part of the world, and is a teacher in the High School. She is a woman of culture herself and both of them are making the best out of life. I think I shall now bring my remarks to a close. 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Mr. Burgess was formerly a member of Monumental Lodge of Elks, No. 3, of Baltimore and is one of the founders of Fort Cumberland Lodge No. 176 of this city. Much needed repairs are being made on the properties of our race throughout the city, which show a vim of industry among the race to keep things up. The old time prominence that the race used to cut in the old time is very lack in this campaign. Miss Louisa Boyer, who has been sick for several weeks is convalescent and able to be down stairs. You Can Use a Slipper. "No girl is qualified for matrimony," says a philosopher, "until she knows how to spank a baby properly." Is there more than one way to spank a baby? "Toledo Blade. T. G. MAY —DEAR Groceries & Provisions ...and P 535 Dolphin St. M. TREC (Original Superior Hair ...PRINCESS COM To be used by modern Ladies hair to any s SUPERIOR & SONS SUPERIOR HAIR: DRESSING MILTON & FORTUNE SUPERIOR & SONS PERFUMERS MILTON & FORTUNE PERFUMERS 120 W. 12TH ST. N. W. 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This is the question of the hour xinonys the voters of Batlimore city for your right of franchise will de- vent upsn the fact of your regis- traitor. We are especially anxious that: our colored voters shall regis- fer, for we are going to need your vote against the Digges Amendment hin fall. inorder: to defeat: this third effort of our democratic friends to rob us of our ballot. We know-that some Negroes will keep putting 6 the duty, until it is too fate and that is equivalent to voting against yourself or voting to take your ballet from you. There are but two days remain- ing in which the voters can regist- er, and sa, retain their rights at the potis this fall. Those two days are October 10th, and 14th, There “is oue day for revision and_trans- ers, but you cannot register on “that; day, and that is October 17th, Every man who has the spirit or feeling of patriotism will rise up in the: two remaining days and regis- ter Then if you have removed éram one precinct to another, you will need to-get a transfer so that you can vote in the precinct where you live. We eatied attention last week to an impertant fact that the demo- veats are going to run a gum-shoe campaignon the Digges Amend- ment, and that we colured voters munt net be fooled. We shall need every Negra, every republican and every independent democrat to vot2 against this third amendment, and we trust the last one, looking toward the disfranchisement of the coloced men of Maryland. Let every man reigster and doa man’s part. In every election, some peuple have scandalized them- wolves and their fellows by allowing themselves to be shut up in some hal! or otter selected place where they kave been dined and. wined throughout the day, thus loosing their vote.’ No manly man will al- tow himself to be handled’ in that ‘way ard ao-honest elector will take @ hand ia such a picee of nefarious business. The man who-is found working such a ruse on innocent and unsuspecting Negroes and others, ought to be treated to the same medicine that the man gets, who steals votes by making false returns on the-pall books of an election, Say Have you Regisiered? EX(T CONCUBINE. Twice within four or five weeks the community has been stactled by iwagedies in qne of which a man end in the other a woman: met sud- gen deaths, . The last. of these irasyedies took place on-the-holy.day ‘ef cod, white the “wonian was-in the xct:of preparing. to-go to church where she might worship and find such. hei as a’ christian service miizht.atford her, to. light up. her life. She evidently. realized that she had gone wrong and the mem- ory of other days and a. better ‘life floated into her soul on the golden wires of memory and she had deter- ‘mined to turn over a new leaf, and begin again a }ife of decency and respectability. She had lived as concubine to a man who had no re- gard for her ideals. resulting from arecent conversion, and although she was uoing her best to satisfy an awakened conscience, the man, bru- tal and bestial, had no regard. for her effort at a new life. He con- tinued his appeals for her return to his harem and continue as before the life of sin and concubinage. When appeals did not win her, he threatened her life and last Sunday mocning carried his threat into ac- tion and shot the’woman to death. In the other case, the woman and her paramour quarreled, and each with irate venom sought to injure the other, and the woman succeed- ed in cutting the man to death. ‘Thus a man in liquor and in sin-is ushered into the presence of the Judge of all the arth, to answer for the deeds done in the body. ‘These sable occurrences have their terrible lessons to teach, and their awful appeal billows and rolls through all our civilization, and forms a trumpet call to action on the part of both church and state. Will the church remain silent? Will the state remain quiescent while there grows up a state of morals which threatens its very life? Is not the home the unit of the state, and-can the state endure when the home decays? Is it not high time that state authorities be- gan a searching inguiry into the morals of its people? Illicit love and concubinage sapped the moral fiber of ancient Rome and made its past history only a memory and the same'is true of Babylon, the beauty of the Chaldeean’s excellency. Thsee awful tragedies are a chal. lenge to the pulpits of our race te preach not only the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but the law of God whereir it is declared, ‘‘Thou shalt not com- |mit adultery.’” We have no doubt that the pulpit has many and im portant themes which it can discus: but we are sure there is no question before the church of more import: ance to-day, than the moral life of our people, and the sin of concubin- age, the habit of men and women living together without being mar- ried threatens not only the state but the very life of the church of Jesus Christ. This illicit love, concubinage.and fornication, growing rank about us without condemnation, will find its way up into the church of to-day as it did at Corinth. Oh ye men of God, watchmen on the walls, lift uy your voice like a trumpet, spare not and'show the people their sins, which like bilge-water will destroy for- ever the ship of state. tent Schools Open Have Large Attedndance The public night schools opened Monday night with a fair enrall- ment. The largest number of pu- pils were reported at the Colored Evening High School, Dolphin street and Pennsylania avenue. At this school all of the studies from the first grade through the High School are given, besides. manual training, sewing, millinery, type- writing, shorthand, cooking and a course for. those who wish to pre- pare for teaching. The school is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day nights, as is also School No. 106, Hill street near Sharp. ‘At the latter school all of the studies of the first eight grades are given along with cooking and sewing. In the remaining schools only the studies of the first eight grades are given, These gchools are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights and are located as follows: School No, 101 Jefferson street, near Caroline; School No. 112 Carey and School Streets. ; School No, 113, Girard avenue and Sherman Place. School No, 115, Merryman’s Lane, Waverly. | The Mount Street School. Mr. Harris Improving Mr. George Harris; of Catonsville has been seriously ill at his .home for the past nve weeks of the asth- ma and a complication of diseases. He is being nursed by his faithful wife and Miss Mary Moore. Mr. Harris is a well known and respected resident of Catonsville and is one of the most successful fruit growers in the community. Attend Session of Moses. | Grand Master Solomon Bond and Grand Secretary James H. Seward Jhave returned from Atlantic City, where they went to arrange for the annual session of the Grand Lodge of Moses, which will meet in the seaside resort week after next. A number of Baltimoreans will attend the session. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER pee FOR CO ORED BISHOPS ATS. JAMES CHURCH IN ME CHURCH | eh Amivesary | leat ‘The eighty-fifth aniversary of the founding of St. James P. E. Church and the twentieth anniversary o¢ its rector, Rev. George F. Bragg, will be the occasion for a week’s celebration beginning tomorrow. Rev. W. Y. ‘funnell, a member of the Board of Education in the District of Columbia and pro fessor of history at Howard University, will preach tomorrow (Sunday) morning. Bishop John Gardner Murray will preach at night. Revs. Harvey Johnson, W. M. Dane and Ernest Lyon and, Mr. ‘Allan Lycett will be the speakers Monday night, and Revs. Arthu Chilton Powell. D. G. Hill and L. %, Johnson and Mr. Joseph. Janney will speak the following night. Arthur Kinsolving, Rev. W. M. Alexander, Attorney W. Ashbie Hawkins and Judge T. J. ©. Williams are on the program for next Wednesday night and Rev. Wilbur F. Watkins, Rev. Jones Watkins, Dr, W. W. Winsey, Mr. Charles H. Evans and Mr. John H. Murphy will deliver addresses Thursday night. Rey. Perregrine Wroth, Rev. Rev, John A. Holmes, Rev, James G. Martin and Mr. N. G. Grasty will Ee bicais isseants Re ann Pe ae ie Sar Cee Se a ee Ni le a i ame SC CS Bi ages GR Ae aa ee ew oe enw ere te Riess Gaeta crear eee eh ae Pn ae a Lak ce) Ea aor REV. GEORGE F. BRAGG be the speakers next Friday night. Rector Bragg will preach his anni- versary sermon next Sunday morn- ing. The Congregation hopes to raise $1,000 to wipe put its debt. St. James Church was founded by the late Rev. William Leveryton, and was the’ first colored congrega- tion stated south of Philadelphia, The congregation was located for many years at North and Saratoga streets, and afterward moved to High street. The church property was sold and through the efforts of Dr. Bragg the present home was erected at Park avenue and Preston street. Dr. Bragg isa native of Peters- burg, Va. and was ordained in that city by the late BishopWhippple About 52 years ago Fitzhugh Lee, the governor of Virginia, appoint- ed him a State trustee for Hamp- ton Institute. Before coming here he was rector of a congregation in Norfolk. He was the founder and_ editor of the Ledger which, was merged into the Afro-American some years ago. He is the author of 2 monograph on the history of the colored Eniseopal ‘Churches and _ is the editor of the Church Advocate: Dr. Bragg is one of the trustees of the Colored House of Reforma- tin and is the founder ef the Mary- land Home for friendless Colored children, which has recently been located near Catonsville. He is one of the most active members of the Conference of Church Workers. Among Colored People, which ended its annual ses- sion at Orange, N. J., last night. Still Want Mount Street School. The Second Branch of the City Council, as has already happened in the First Branch, has passed to’ its third reading the ordinance to turn Mount street schoo] over to white pupils. This was done in spite of the fact that Assistant Superinten- dent C. A. J.’Miller spoke against the passage of the ordinance. An effort will.be made to finally pass the measure next Friday night. Welter’s Public Baths ‘The Walter’s Public Baths, 1016- 22 Argyle avenue, had 2,965 pa- trons during-September The baths will close.9 o’clock each night ex- cept Saturday, when they will closé at midnight. - FOR GO: ORED BISHOPS IE OHO Ina recent issue of Zion’s Her- ald, Bishop David H. Moore, of ths ‘M. E. Church urges that two color- ‘ed men be elevated to the Bishop rie and given charge of the work of the colored conferences. The suggestion is significant be cause there has heen considerable discussion recently regarding the possibility of either withdrawal ot autonomy for the 3,000,000 colored members of the M. E, Church. At the General Conference of the denomination, held in Los Angeles, Cal., in 1904, a proposition of bishops for races was voted down It was at this conference that Dr. 1. B. Scott was elected a missionary Bishop for Atrica. The question of bishops anc other questions, affecting the color: ed membership will probably be generally discussed at the Gne- eral Conference which meets ai Minneapols, Minn., next May. Bishop Moore's article follows: “Tn our domestic work, we have nineteen Conferences and one Mis sion.composed of colored members, numbering altogether about 300 454 communicants. At the las! General Conference there wer< twenty effective General Superin: tendents or one for every 174,295 members. According to their ra ‘tio, the colored members would be jentitled to two (i. ¢ , one and two: thirds) General Superintendents OF course, we shall never be in: fluenced by ratios alone; but, othe ‘things being equal, the doctrine of the square deal should have its weight. It is generally conceded that un der the present arrangement the colored Conferences do not receive adequate episcopal supervision. Ii ‘this is true in any degree of the white Conferences, it is to a muck ‘greater degree true of the colored Conferences. Naturally, and_al- most neeessarily, the white Confer: ences engross the time and care the Bishops. Although reinforcec by increasingly able, diligent, and conscientious district superinten: dents, they fave little time left for the colored conferences beyond tha’ required for the annual session: anil the official correspondence. Ungquestionbly these Conference: need closer and more constant sup ervision, covering the details o! personal and official life. What they now receive is of inestimable advantage, as shown in the charac: ter of the Conference sessions, anc Jin the advancing standards of. do mestic, business, and ministeria life. But race prejudice—stronge! now than ever—would hedge ut their way, had white Bishops al their time for colored Conferences Of course, they could do much more than as now arranged; but the fac! that they are white would make i impossible for them to have thal social intimacy with the black: without their best intentions anc plans would be practically inopera tive. But by all means let us have this, if nothing better can be done “Yet cannot something be done’ After all these years of educatior and spiritual trainine, cannot tw colored men be found in our 300, 454, with unchallengable qualifica: tions for the office? Besides ow colored Missionary Bishop, — wh¢ could be made a General Superin tendent, there are other good mer who have been tested in secretarial editorial, professjonal and pastora positons: Some of these have stoo ‘*where Moses stood and viewed the landscape o’er.’’ Uoubtless the ex: ample of their white brethren wil encourage them to hold their confi dence steadfast unto the end. ‘There must be the desired supply and no mistake need be made. N¢ race or caste prejudice would hin eer their labors. Devoting them: selves wholly with wise and piou zeal to all the interests of our col: ored work, they would give an un: heard of impetus to our member: ship numbers, resources, self-sup: port and moral and civil worth, Thus wistom would be justified of a dE a: the pioneer days two Bishops at- tended the same Conference. Once in a quadrennium a white Bishop could be associated with a black brother in each colored Con- erence, We are strongly convinced that domestic tranquility, national wel- fare and Protestant supremacy will he observed by retaining and fos- tering our colored membership; and yet not give them a black Bishop looks like opening the door and bowing them out.”” The schools and colleges in and around Nashville, Tena., all report alarge enrollment. Fisk, Roger Williams and Walden Universities and Meharry Medical College have all resumed work. Howard University Washington has opened with over 1800 students in attendance. Among the new members of the faculty of the col- lege of arts and seiences is Prof. James S. Thomas, who taught Ger- man in the Baltimore High School last year. When introduced to the student body he was given a flatter- ing ovation. . Misses Eslander Thomas and Mary Bragg. both of Baltimore, ave among: the students to reenter the Ithaca Conservatory,of Music. Mr. Carl J. Murphy has entered the graduate school of Harvard Uni- versity. He enjoys the distinction of having been the first Baltimorean to enter upon postgraduate work at Harvard, as well as being the first alumnus of Howard University to take up advanced work at the Uni- versity without conditions. He will specialize in languages. Other Baltimoreans who have studied at Harvard inelude: Dr. W. W. Win- sey, who was graduated from the medical department in 1871; the late Dr. D. C. Brown, who finished the medical course in 1895; Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the High School, who received’ the de- gree of Bachelor of arts in 1902, and Prof. Carrington L. Davis, who received the same degree the fol- lowing year. Mr. James Wright, of Baltimore, who was graduated from Howard Univirsity, last June, has gone to the Andover Theological Seminary. ‘The opening week at Lincoln Un- iversity witnessed the return of most of the old students with a strong well prepared freshman class. The seminary students are falling into line steadily. ‘The addition of Prof. Picard, of Columbia University to the faculty is an event for which those interes- ted in Lincoln should be grateful. Not only is he lending valuable aid in the classies and sciences but he has taken hold of the choir and promises wonders in the music line. ‘Phe Coach bas the fout ball squad hard at work. Capt. Bird realizes that the team lost some of its best men in the last graduating class but there is some excellent material among the new students from which he thinks he can replenish the loss. The Y. M. C. A. is planning an elaborate reception for the new students in which time the assacia- tion hopes to foster the spirit of brotherhood, and join the associa- tions with other Colleges in a cam- yaign against hazing. Mrs, Macy Church Terre! of Washington will deliver six lectures before the Brooklyn (N. Y.) Insti- tute of Arts and sciences during November and December. Her sub- jects will be ‘The Bright Side of a Dark Subject,’’ ‘‘The Progress of Colored Women,”’ Uncle Sam and the Sons of Ham,”’ ‘“The Strongest for the Weakest.”’ and ‘‘Harriett Beecher Stowe.’’ Dr. James E, Shepard, of the National Religious Training School, has called a conference of ministers to meet at Durham, N. C. next Ju- ly. ‘The various problems connec- ted with the work of a pastor will be discussed at the conference. Mr. J. A. Bingham, who taught school in Raleigh, N. C., during the past year, is taking a post grad- uate course at Harvard University. Prof. James H. Toxbert, financial agent of the Fort Valley, (Ga) High School, was killed in a_ runa- way accident near his home at Pied- mont, Ga., two weeks ago. The school opened Wednesday with a large attendance. | & Chance to Learn Soccer _ Practice wil begin at Herring ‘Run Athletic Field, Tuesday, Octo- ber 10 at 4 p. m., for all boys who ‘want to learn soccer. We hope to see a team representing each grade school out for the first practice. The Misses Eva and Hattie Simms of Philadelphia, Pa., are visiting in the city, the guest of their aunt of 2641 Boone street. Mrs, Etelle A. Young, of 1821 Druid Hill avenue, spent the week end in Elkridge, Md., the guest of Mrs. M. L. Thomas, WOULD NOT ENDORSE: REPUBLICAN TICKET, Following a lengthy discussion of ‘What should be the Attitude of the Ministry in the present Campaign,”’ the A. M. E. Minis~ terial Meeting voted down a reso- ‘Tution endorsing the Republican state ticket, last Monday. Inthe discussion, in which a number of the ministers participa- ted, much stress was laid upon the | restrictions which the race suffered jat the hands of the Democrats and ‘the apparent acquiescence of the Republicans in these restrictions. Fair elections and the dropping of the disfranchisement bugaboo were urged as things necessary for the welfare of all of the people. “We must agitate,” said Rey. C, H. Murray. ‘This thing of let- ting white Republicans and Demo- erats ignore and insult us must b& protested against The Republicans expect our votes, and then practi- cally abandon-us after election’’ ‘The resolution to endorse the Re- pubican ticket was introduced by Rey. W. Edward Wiliams. A num- ber of the ministers protested against its passage, giving as their reason that the ministers were not politicians, and the publication of astory in one of the afternoon pa- pers, that if successful, the Repub- licans would do little else for the race than guarantee the right of suffrage. Colored Farmers Organize An organization of colored farm- ers in several states has been. per- fected with a view of selling their products in leading markets. ‘Wholesale agencies will be estab- lished in this city, Philadelphia and New York, where the: products’ of the farmers of the South may be sold to advantage. It will be the object of the new organization to keep in touch with the prevailing market prices, and headquarters will be maintained in this city. | The officers include: William Ware, president; Spencer Patter- son, vice president; Nelson Fitz- gerald, treasurer; George M. Pat- terson, sceretary, and C. C. Fitz- gerld, attorney These men are all prominent spirits in the Patapsco Business League , which is compos- ed of farmers nea this city. ‘The.initial membership ineludes farmers, truckers and fruit growers in Maryland, Virginia,Florida and other States. - The Funeral Of Mrs. Wheatley | ‘The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Wheatley, who died at her_home, 1067 Argyle avenue, last Friday. after a lingering illness. was held Monday afternoon at Sharp Street Memorial M.E. Church, The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, pastor of the church. Other ministers who took part in the services inelud- ed: Revs. J. A. Holmes, J. L. ‘fhomas, W. A. Harris, W. Edward Williams, and Plato H. Green, In- terment was in Mt. Auburn Ceme- tery. John A. Bishop had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mrs, Wheatley was born on Wash- ington street, near Eastern avenue, 79 years ago. Her maternal grand- mother was a sister of the mother of Frederick Douglass. She was the widow of the late Captain Ed- ward J. Wheatley, who was the owner of several seagoing’ vessels and was also the first colored man to own an excursion resort in Maryland. She is survived by two sons, Dr, Edward J. and Raymond Wheatley: two married daughters and several grandchildren. | Mite Society Meets The W. M. M. Society of Trinity. A. M. E. Church held its regular ‘monthly meeting last Tuesday eve- ning at the parsonage, 1016 Linden avenue. It was largely attended, the report uf the annual meeting held in Denton, Md., in September was read by the delegate Miss Mary Beale, which showed that a very suc- cessful session was held. The elec- tion of officers followed with this result: Mrs. M. L. Gaines, p:esi- dent; Mrs. Mary Haughton first vice president; Mrs. Anme Hale second vice president; Mrs. Mamie Pinder financial secretary; Mrs. H. E. Frey recording secretary; Mrs. Carrie Yates treasurer; Mrs. H. PY Harris chairman of | temperance committee; Mrs. Irving chairman of sick committee; Mrs. Daniel Smith chairman of mothers meeting. At the close of the meeting a collation was served, Mrs. Sophia MeNoggins, of 2123 Druid Hill avenue entertained a few friends on last Monday evening’ in the honor of her friend Miss Lizzie Berry of New York, formerly of this city. WILL MAKE COLORED BANKS MORE SAFE Committee From National Bankers' Association Havə Perfected Dallas. Tex.; October 2-At a meeting of the committee appointed at the recent annual session of the National Negro Bankers' Association to consider plans for the guaranteeing of the deposits of banks connected with the association, the details of the plans were perfected. Each bank that goes into the plan will put up $500 for the first year, the same to be deposited in the Alabama Penny Savings Bank at Birmingham. Each member must submit to the committee monthly statements as to the conditions of the bank. Loans to banks in need of funds will be made according to the actual needs. By this arrangement it is hoped to prevent the failure of Negro banks, especially those to whom a little financial assistance will enable them to pull through a tight hole. The meeting was held Friday at the Penny Savings Bank and was attended by the following members of the guaranty committee: Dr. W. R. Pettiford, Alabama Penny Savings Bank, Montgomery, Ala.; J. J. Scott, Fraternal Savings Bank, Memphis Tenn.; J. E. Johnson, People's Bank and Trust Co., Muskogee, Okla., and G. I. Johnson, Penny Savings Bank, Dallas, Texas. Dr. W. Bishop Johnson Delivers Lecture Snow Hill, Md., Oct. 4—Rev. Dr. W. Bishop Johnson pastor of the Second Baptist Church, Washington, delivered an address at Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Wednesday night. Following the lecture a reception was tendered the speaker and the pastor of the church. Rev. E. J. Henry. Rev. J. W. Jewett, pastor of the M. E. Church, delivered an address presenting Pastor Henry a check for a suit of clothes, and Dr. Johnson presented him a silver set. Both gifts were from members of Rev. Henry's congregation. Miss Victoria Dixon, of Baltimore, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Fannie Purnell. Mesdames Effie Small. Mary Brown and Juila Hubbell left on Monday on a visit to Baltimore. The colored public schools of Worcester county resumed session Monday after having been closed since last March. Miss E. E. Green, of Asbury Park, N. J., is visiting Mrs. Queen Henry of Martin street. Republican Candidate Makes Good Impression St. Michaels, Md, Oct. 4—Rev J. R. Kirby, pastor of the A M. E. Zion Church, at Frankford, Tenn., was in the city this week. Mrs. H. W. Smith was in New Haven, Conn., this week attending the funeral of a relative. The rally was led by Mrs. Mary Bennett and Mr. Joseph Nichols. Rev. Caldwell, a local precancer of the M. E. Church, filled the pulpit a the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday. Phillips Lee Goldsborough, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, made a favorable impression on the folks of this community, when here a few days ago. Miss Sedela Downs has returned home after an absence of several months. Mrs. L. Spiller Hawkins, an evangelist of Norfolk, Va., conducted revival services at the Payne Memorial A. M.E. Church. She has engagements for a number of city churches. Her husband is a theological student at Howard University. Mrs. Hawkins was licensed as an evangelist by Bishop L. J. Coppin. She is staying at 1069 W. Lexington street. Easton Notes . Easton. Md., Oct. 4—Following a sermon by Rev. S. H. Cooper, communion services were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday morning. Mr. Joseph Murray and Mrs. Elnora Copper are on the sick list. Mr. Samuel Williams and Mrs. S. H. Cooper, who have been ill are greatly improved. Mrs Nora Thomas died yesterday morning. IN MEMORIAM McCORMICK.—In loving but sad remembrance of our dear mother, Julia, who departed this life one year ago, October 8, 1910. The midnight stars are beaming, Upon our mother's grave, Where sleepeth without dreaming The dear one we could not save. Days of sadness still come over us, Pears of sorrow silently flow, Fond memory keeps our mother near us. Though heaven claimed her a year ago. By her daughters and grand-daughter, Agnes Aquilla, 1006 Argyle Avenue. In sad but loving rememberance of Charles E. Armstrong, who departed this life nine years ago today, October 6th. Gone but not forgotten. Loved in life, in death remembered. In sad but loving rememberance of my dear mother, Mary E. Johnson, who departed this life eleven years ago today, Ocotber 3, 1899. Gone but not forgotten. Oh. how we miss her, yes we miss her, When we see her vacant chair, Oh, how sad the home without her, For she is no longer here. Time may pass, years may fly, And every hope decay and die, And every peaceful dream may set, But our dear mother we cannot forget. By her daughter, Rosa E. Johns, 207 Talbot Lane, Easton, Md. Card of Thanks The family and relatives of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Wheatley wish to thank their many friends for their floral tributes, letters and words of consolation. SPECIAL SERVICE At the Psalmist Baptist Church, Riggs avenue and Woodyear street, Sunday October 8, at 3.30 P. M. Rev. Jones Watkins D. D., will preach a Special Sermon to the Deacons and Deacons' wives. Come and Hear him. There are two men to be ordained at 4 P. M., Johnnie E. Gray and Clarence Hudnall. Each member is requested to give one cent for every year they have lived in this world. Frank Randolph, Clerk Rev. Junius Gray, D. D., Pastor. Open For Members The Guardians of the John W. Young Juvenile House No. 1 having opened the Lodge for the accepting of applicants. The membership fee is 50 cents; stand off six months. The lodge is worth $1300 in cash. The lodge is decreasing on account of children being transferred. We desire to strengthen it. We pay when sick $3 per week for 6 weeks; $1.50 per week for 6 weeks; $30.00 for burial expenses. For further information apply to Harriet A. Moore, 525 Hoffman street, or Lydia Burke, 1228 Etting street. OLIVER J·CAULK 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. For convenience order may be left at Wm. L. Fitzgerald's Real Estate office 1206 Durid Hill Avenue. House Painting Glazing, Graining, Enameling, Floors Stained-Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. Estimates and Propositions submitted Having had experience in the Painting Trade, I especially solicit your patron age. C. & P. Phone, 3944-Y FITZHUGH HALL DESIGNER AND DRAPER 402 Druid Hill Avenue daf 0-10aw St. Suits Made 12.50 up. Transfers 12.50 up. Troussers $4.50 up. Ladies suits and skirts cut and made in latest styles Dyeing, cleaning, repairing, pressing. Ladies Garments altered and repaired. Now is the time to have your suits made or your garments altered, dyed or cleaned before the Fall rush begins. We can dye, alter, or clean your last Spring's suit, and put it in the best possible condition for Fall and Winter wear. Ladies suits sponged and pressed .75 Skirts cleaned, steamed. and dyed 1.00 Goods called for and delivered DR. JNO. H. TOMPKINS Office Hours: 8 to 10 a. m., 1.30 to 3 p. m. 7 to 8.30 p. m. Branch Office: Orleans and Spring Sts N. E. corner Office Hours: 12 to 1 & 5 to 6.30 p. m. C. &. P. 'Phone Mt. Vernon 2249-M. 9 30 The Weekly Meeting of the Art Class of the Y.W.C.A. WILL BEGIN Wednesday evening, October 18th 7.30 to 9.30 p. m. Courses of Instruction will be given in Leather Work, Burnt Wood, Pierced and Hammered Brass, Stenciling and Embroidering, Darning and Button- holing. Terms 50 Cents a Month The Class in Embroidery will begin November 8th, under the direction of Mrs. Kate Brown Instructors—Miss Emma Bright Miss Elvira Molson Miss F. L. Murphy MISS ETTA PITCHER Fashionable Dressmaker Fancy sewing a specialty. Guaranteed a good fit. Has been in business in Atlantic City, for quite a while, now at. 1530 Druid Hill Avenue POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING I LEAD-OTHERS FLLOOW I carry a full Line of Colored Human Hais Goods Combings made in pufts and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1129 Druid Hill Avenue Cooking Class The Cooking Class of the Colored Young Womens' Christian Association will open October, 13, at the usual place Park Ave., and Franklin Street, at 7:30 p. m. All information may be obtained from Miss Sadie Chew, at the C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hil Ave., from 9 a. m. to 4 a. m daily. The King's Daughters Circle of Trinity A. M. E. Church will reopen for the fall and winter season, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the church. Dr. A. L. Gaines will conduct the Bible Class. All are invited. Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, Pres. Miss Ella Swann, Sec'y. BOARD AND LODGING. Lodging and Board for teachers doctors and other prominent people, also a beautiful apartment. Elvin Diggs, 1818 McCulloh street. FOR SALE OR RENT Building Lots FOR SALE Shelton Park Sparrows Point Electric Line Near Sparrows Point at Turner's Station 10% off for Cash. Ten Dollars down and One Dollar per Week. We give you the Deed whether you pay Cash or Installment. Salesman at Park daily 1.00 p. m.....to.....6.00 p. m. Buy Now and Own Your Home. Sparrows Point C. & I. Co. Andrew J. Evans, Pres. Henry J. Lowers, Sec. CITY OFFICE- 463 CALVERT BUILDING BRING THIS AD WITH YOU FOR SALE. A three story store-front house with all modern improvements, 540 Dolphin Street. Apply to 414 West Holman Street, between 10 A M. and 4 P. M. 9-30-t. f. Room for rent. Apply Afro-American Office. FOR SALE—A three story house with store front with modern conveniences, 540 Dolphin street. Apply for particulars at 414 W. Hoffman street, between 4 and 9 p. m., daily. tf Room for rent—Furnished room for settled young man—Apply J. T. R. Afro-American Office, 628 N. Eutaw street. --- Pecks' Chapter League of Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington and East Sts., will have their opening exercises on Sunday, Oct. S, 1911 at 5 p. m., at which time a special program will be rendered by some of Baltimore's best talent. We cordially invite the presidents of our various leagues and our many friends to be with us. J.W. Ross, president D. Pindle, Secretary. 2-t Tuesday eve. Oct. 10. The entertainment which will take place at the above date promises to be an upto-date affair, given by Prophet Deborah. The program will be rendered by Madame C. J. Graves, of New York. An address will be delivered by Mrs. R. H. Miller, subject "Industrial Work" Pianist Mrs. Watkins Madame Graves will appear in a hand made costume valued at $100, made without seam of her own handwork. Two prizes will be awarded to the ladies making the best appearance in makes of paper. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Exercises begin at 8. p.m. Admission-10 cents. Mrs. N. Wright, Prophetess. Mrs. M. Henson, Chairlady. S. E. G. Mussenden, Sec. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor THE GOLDEN HARVEST THE GOLDEN HARVEST At Grace Presbyterian Church Dolphin and Etting streets. Special Services Sunday, October 15, 1911. Address by Rev. William A. Creditt D. D. LL. D. on Monday October 16 at 8 p. m. followed by an elaborate Supper served by the Pastoral Aid. Admission including supper 25 cents. Miss Charlotte Davage chairman Rev. W. E. Williams Minister. ECHO MASS ..MEETING.. Monday, Oct. 9,'11 8.30 P.M. Trinity A. M. E. Church Held under the Auspices of Women's Missionary Alliance of Baltimore Music will be furnished a Special Choir composed of Delegates from each Church. —PROGRAM— Singing, Outlined by Mrs. E. L. Norris Prayer Mrs. D. C. Murray Scripture Lesson Mrs. M. C. Cephas Music Selected Paper Mrs. E. V. Ford "My Impressions of the Annual Missionary Convention" Solo Mrs. M. E. Diggs Paper Mrs. C. J. Flagg "To What Extent was the Eastern Shore Benefitted by the Annual Missionary Convention." Music General Discussion Music Collection Benediction 23-30 Look Out For The Grand Opening Of The Odd Fellows, Hall 549 W. Biddle Street on Thursday Evening Oct. 19th. everything will be attractively arranged to entertain our patrons. Admission 10 cts. select music. Mrs. R. A. Gibson, Chairman. MADAM C. J. GRAVES of New York Artist. Elocutionist and Vocalist will appear at Sharp Street Mem. M. E Church, Tuesday evening, October 10th, 1911 She will be robed in a handsome costume of her own hand work valued at $100.00. Admission 10 cents For the Fall Rally Mrs. N. Wrights, Prephetess Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor Wm. H. Chaney, for the Summer, has been manager of the Avalon Inn Livery Stable, now has returned to the City to start into his old work of hacking as usual. Stand every night at Smith's Hotel, Jasper and New Streets. Any one will be able to secure my service after 12 o'clock, a.m. Before then, call Mt. Vernon, 2388 Greenwillow Cab Stable. A very fine hansome for your service. I have been successful in taking care of quite a few of prominent white paws' horses as boarders. I hope to sure the patronage of my many colored friends as the same. Houses may be boarded by the month, week or day. I am also able to take charge of a great number of carriages for Weddings, funerals and parties. I give first class service, pole-chair, white curtains and inside lights. Greenwillow Livery Stables 616-618 Greenwillow Street. 1300 Drub Hill Avenue. Piano tuning and Repairing. Cleaning and Polishing. All orders promptly attended t3. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH, McElderry St., Patterson Park Ave James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by the pastor. Subject: The Baptism of the Spirit. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6 P. M., Epworth League prayer meeting. S]P. M., Preaching by the pastor. Prayer meeting follows revival service during the month. All are welcome. J. M. Barnes, President of Epworth League. J. W. Jones, S. S. S. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH. Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Sunday will be Mens' Day 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. C. E. Jones of Mt. Wynans 4.30 p. m. Epworth League 8 P. m., Sermon by Pastor to the Myrtle Lodge, K. of P. and invited guest. All the members will please meet in the lecture room at 7 p. m. Preaching and Prayer meeting every night during the week. W. C. Tongue Supt. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D.D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. Topic, Jesus at Capernaum 2.30 P. M., Sunday School Mr. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 5 p. m. Class Meeting. Mr. Joseph Cooper, Leader 8.00 p. m., Sermon by pastor Topic, Free Love the Curse of Our People Monday and Tuesday nights Grand Harvest Home Entertainments and Exhibition. Fine Program GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 11 a. m., Preaching 3.00 P. M., Sunday School and League will be addressed by Mr. W. T. Greenwood of A. bury M. E. Church, Baltimore. 8 P. M., The meeting will be addressed by Mr. George A. Owens of Metropolitan M. E. Church, and R. A. Green will also give a short talk on Mr. Habab. Mrs. J. R. Milligan, Pres. E. L. Mrs. Nellie James, Pres. L. Aid ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Pastor. Old Folks' Day 9.30 A. M., Bible Class. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor Subject: A Mess of Pottage 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5 p. m. Epworth League 8 p. m., Preaching. Strangers cordially welcomed, Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. MADISON ST. PRES. CHURCH Rev. L. Z. Johnson, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon Series: "The Kingdom of Jesus". IV. How: The Method. Ensor near Monument Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by able speaker 2.30 Funeral service of Bro. Sewell will take place. 8 p. m. Special sermon by pastor ANOTHER GREAT DAY AT Green Spring M. E. Church, Rev. R. A. Green Pastor. Sunday, October 8. Known as the Rally Day of the Sunday School and League, in order to make this a great day. A banner will be flung across the front of the Church with the question, compelling attention in letters three feet high: "Are you a Hobab?" Rev. R. A. Green, the pastor will preach a series of sermons leading up to Hobab. C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Drum Hill Avenue. You are invited to hear Mrs Mamie Jones, President of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, of Ames M. C. Church, on SUNDAY, OCT. 5th, 1911, at 5 o'clock. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. Good Music. All are invited. ANNUAL SERMON Of the Golden Leaf Juvenile Council G. U. O. St. Luke will be preached at Grace A. M. E. Church Catonsville Md. Sunday evening October 15 at 7:30 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. C. H. Murray Members of the G. U. O. of St. Luke of this city are expected to be present in full regalia. Emma Johnson, Irene Gray, Guardians; Ella Banton R. W. G. V. C. Music Lessons Free FOR COUPONS. All Instruments Orchestra Music for sale. Nathan Naviasky 940 Druid Hill avenue. Call and see about it. tf PAYNE .MEM A. M. E. C. Laurens and Calhoun S. Rev. P. W. Wortham, D.D., Past. 11 A. M., Preaching, subject. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 7.00 Allen C. E. League. 8.00 P. M., Preaching Strangers always welcome Andrew Gassaway, S. T. Andrew Moore, Pres. A. BETHEL A. M. E. CHU Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale Rev. D. G. Bill, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon, Special 3.00 p. m., Sunday school. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. 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. 6 P. M., A. C. E. League Services open ut 7 p. m. the re of the year. Men's Day, Sunday, October 156 I. F. Waters, Supt. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 P. M., A. C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pasto T. J. Holliday, Supt. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURC Catey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.30 P. M., Reopening of Epworth League. Special program. 8 P. M., Special evangelistic services by the pastor and Mrs L. E Spiller Hawkins. Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 00 p. m. Special Sermon by R. Leeper of Washington, D. C. 6 p. m. C. E. Meeting 8 P. M., Sermon by Pastor & The Order of Job. Solo by Mis M. Woolford of Waters A. M. B- C Church H. W. Ebb, Supt. WAYMAN MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Carroll St. near Carey Rev. Wm. A. Harris, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by Mrs. L. Spiller Hawkins of Nortolk, Va. 2.30 p. m., Sunday school. Decision Day. 6.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor Geo. Robinson, Pres. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by Dr. J. H. Robinson. Sunday, Oct. 15th Woman's Day. Special Services. Each President will give three min utes talk. MT. CALVARY A.M.E. CHURCH Towson Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. Subject: Peter fished for his churc money. 3 p. m. Rev. A. Young of King Hill M. E. Church. Subject:- Devils Telephone Number. S p. m. Pastor. Subject:- How Bruise the Devils Head. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURC Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Grand Historic Rally Led by Officials followed by the members and friends of the church 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D., P. E. Special Program 3.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. L. N. Ross, D. D., Pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, D. C., to the Mt. Lebanon Lodge of Masons No. 22 will be in charge All Masons are invited. Music by the Choir. 6.00 p. m. A. C. E. League. Special Program. 745 p. m. Grand Historic Rall March, led by Bro. George Pulman Special Song Service Rendered in the Choir. They will march a cording to rank. Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, P. HANDY A. M. E. CHURCH Baker and Bruce Sts. nr. Fulbright Take Preston st. cars. Rev. John Offer Custis, Paston 1514 Druid Hill Avenue 11 A. M., Preaching 2.30 P. M. Sunday School 8 p. m. Preaching October 11th 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. A. B. Callis, Choir and Congregation Laurens St. Baptist Church Revival October 19th 8 p. m Rev. I. N. Ross, D. Metropolitan Church, Washing D. C. Rev. Thomas H. Lee, Presbyterian Missionary, will be the speaker at the Association Sunday, October 8th, at 4.30 P. M. All men inva Georgia Minister has Made Grave Charges Against Bishop of The A.M.E. Church. GERY, GRAFT AND LYING AMONG CHARGES. Alleged That Bishop Smith intemplates the Sale of Morris Brown College Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 4-If charges that have been laid against Bishop Charles S.Smith, who has charge of the work of the A.M.E. Church in the sixth Episcopal District, are true, his usefulness as a prelate is about ended. The "Constitution" has the following account of charges laid against the bishop: C. M. Manning, an elder in the African Methodist Church, and a member of the North Georgia Annual Conference, has preferred charges against Bishop C. S. Smith, one of the leaders of the church. The charges, which include "lying, surgery, graft, and misuse of the church's funds, mal-administration and oppression," have been lodged with Bishop H. M. Truner. "Specification one charges that Smith purchased a watch for $60 to be given as a prize to the president elder who raised the largest sum of money for Morris Brown College. The watch it is alleged was paid for out of the proceeds of the rally. It alleged that Smith presented a auto to the trustees for $100 as the cost of the watch and chain and listed in open session that this was the cost of the watch and chain; at the bill was altered to read $100 instead of $60. It is further alleged that Smith appropriated $75 to his own use of $125 which was intended for the purchase of books. The specification regarding oppression avers that Smith does not allow free discussion in the annual conference unless he who attempts to debate agrees with his views. Specification four states the belief that Smith hopes to effect his return to this district and the sale of Morris Brown College. The witnesses cited in the charges are Drs. C. A. Wingfield, W. P. Tollbert, R. V. Branch, W. D. Johnson, D. H. Porter, J. L. Butler, L. A. Townsley, William Byrd, W. G. Alexander, W. A. Pierce. et al. Women's Missionay Society In Annual Session A Larger Number of Baltimoreans Present And Were Highly Entertained. Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Washington, September 30—The tenth annual session of the Wom's Home Missionary Society of Washington conference was held at Asbury M. E. Church from day to Sunday night. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Fannie Clair, Washington, president; Mrs. Mamie E. Jones, Baltimore, treasurer; Miss Harriett Beason, Washington, recording secretary; Miss Annie R. Johnson, Baltimore, corresponding secretary; Mrs. E. J. Cummings and Mrs. S. B. Holmes; both of Baltimore, oragniners; Miss Ida R. Cummings, Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, Mrs. Estelle C. Young and Naomi H. Wright all of Baltimore, special secretaries. The next session will be held in Washington, W. Va. Among the Baltimoreans who atended were: Mesdames C. A. Whiting, Naomi Wright, Mary Bankard, Mary Johnson, Estelle C. Young Laura Garrett, Jennie H. Ross, Ella Lee, and J. A. Holmes, J. Cummings, Miss Ida Cumings and Master William Ross. They were entertained at a reception Mrs. Janie Cabiniss. A Pretty Wedding at Denton. Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Denton, Md., October 4—Miss Annie E. Hutchins and Rev. F. A. Seaton, pastor of the A. M. E. Church at Berkley, Va., were the principals in a pretty wedding to at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church. The ceremony was perled by Rev. R. H. Wallace, passed the M. E. Church at Easton. The bride is a sister of Mr. Lin. Hutchins and the groom is a of Rev. Dr. D. P. Seaton of Washington. WHO WILL WIN? We want to add 2000 to our circulation by New Years Day 1912 We want our Boys and Girls to help us to do it. To the boy or girl making the largest increase in sales between the first of October and the first of January the following PRIZES. First Prize, Five Dollars in Gold Second Prize, Three Dollars Third Prize Two Dollars Fourth Prize One Dollar The First Prize Winner will also be Presented with a Medal and will be known as the Medal Winner of the Afro-American Ledger. NOW BOYS AND GIRLS LET US SEE HOW YOU CAN HUSTLE A PRIZE OF $2.50 will be given to the Agent that makes the Largest Increase in sales. COME NOW=-ALTOGETHER The Life of the Late W. E. Tabb Was A Useful One The passing of the late Mr. William Edward Tabb, one of the founders of the Baltimore "Ledger", and for nearly twelve years connected with the "Afro-American Ledger" deserves more than a passing notice. In the spring of 1898, together with the writer, the late Mr. Tabb projected and launched "The Ledger." Mr. Tabb had exclusive charge of the mechanical and business end while the writer edited the paepr. Of this publication, the Baltimore Sun, said: "It is well edited", the News: "Its makeup is creditable, and the editorial writing is well done", the American: "Its editorials do not lack strength and incisiveness". With the many most excellent qualities possessed by the late Mr. Tabb, yet he was lacking in that bold energy and activity requisite for advancing the business end of the enterprise. Towards the close of the year 1899 the new enterprise had attained such a growth, and Mr. Tabb not being equal to the demands of the strictly business side, and the writer being hindered from giving more of his time, with the close of that year, the paper was consolidated with the Afro-America PRIZES FOR HUSTLERS MR. WILLIAM E. TABB ger, Mr. Tabb retaining a prominent position with the consolidated publication up until the time he was stricken down several months ago. He loved the printing business. It was not only his means of gaining a livelihood, but the character of the work was a joy and a pleasure to him. Being of an extremely mild and contented disposition, he was content to remain with the Afro-American Ledger although he could have bettered his financial condition by active work elsewhere. He was instructed in the printing business by the writer of this article. In Petersburg, Va., when he was only six or seven years old, the writer put the "stick in his hand, and placed him at the case there he remained, literally until the end of his early life. At that time the writer was publishing the "Lancet" himself being only a youth. When young Tabb accompanied the writer to this city, yet as young as he was he had taught quite a half score of other boys in Virginia the printer's art, and it would be almost impossible to trace the number of other persons, who, through these taught by him that have entered into the printing and journalistic world. He was an exceptionally well equipped and well read young man, largely educated in the processes of his profession. His extreme modesty and quiet disposition veiled from the public his worth and strength of character. He was born in the church he was a lover of home, and mankind generally. He bore up under his afflictions with great Christian courage and resignation. He was not at all afraid to make the passage into life eternal, and having served his generation, in his humble but useful way, was gathered unto his fathers, "having the testimony of a good conscience; in the communion of the Catholic church; in the confidence of a certain Faith; in the comfort of a reasonable, religious and holy hope" in the favor with his God, and in perfect charity with the world. GEORGE F. BRAGG, Jr. Not in Those Days of Politics. Patient old Job, it may be remembered, even foretold the coming of a car when all the losses of the Gold Canal That Will Save 120 Miles of Sailing May Be Completed Next Year. So much attention has been given to the digging of the great ship canal across the Isthmus of Panama, and, locally, so much interest being expended in the slow and tedious building of the barge canal across New York state, that sight has almost been lost of the Cape Cod canal, which has been in progress since June, 1890. This canal has been projected since 1620, for the Pilgrims saw the advantage of saving this 120 miles of sailing around Cape Cod, and the danger from the storms that at seasons of the year are said to be very severe off the cape itself. In the last 60 years there have been 2,131 sailing vessels lost on these voyages, and more than 700 lives. It is said that more than 35,000,000 tons of freight are carried yearly past the mouths of the canal, and the saving in freightage alone will be enough to pay for the construction of the canal in a very short time. Insurance rates that will be saved in the construction of the short cut will be a very large figure, for the companies have learned that the fogs and gales are very destructive and that losses demand high premiums upon all cargoes. Dr. Payn's Painless Dentistry Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed. For Twenty Years: The canal will run from Earnstable bay on the south side of Buzzard's bay on the north side, and will lessen the difference in distance between New York and Boston by water about 120 miles. It will be large enough for the largest vessels afloat, and it is expected that it will be completed in 1912, though this statement is doubled by some, as trouble his been had with several contractors who have failed to complete their work.—Utica Observer. 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Gold, $1.00 Crown and Bridge Work $3 to $5.00 All work done by Small Payments. —EASY TERMS— 13 W 1 GTON St. PRICE 25 CENTS DOUBLE SIZE 40 CENTS for sale at all Drug Stores CHIEF AMONG RACE JOURNALS Story of Sixty Years' Growth of Christian Recorder. THE MOTHER OF THEM ALL Interesting Incidents In the Life of Pioneer Religious Publication, Which Was a Power For Good In Creating Sentiment Against Slavery—Educational Work of Methodist Church. Philadelphia. - As this is perhaps the first time in the history of the race that a newspaper has reached such an age, the editor of the Christian Recorder recently celebrated the occasion by the issuing of a special edition containing largely articles from the first edition of the Christian Recorder and from eminent Negro journalists. The Christian Recorder is published by the A. M. E. church, which has been the pioneer in so many efforts for the advance of the race. The A. M. E. church established and now controls the oldest printing house managed by colored men in the world—the Book Concern of the A. M. E. church at 631 Pine street, Philadelphia. It was the A. M. E. church which established the first school for higher culture among the colored people—Wilberforce university, which recently celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. The oldest magazine now in existence was established by the A. M. E. church. This church is the pioneer in independent Negro educational institutions in the south and was first to attempt the writing and printing of its own Sunday school literature. The Christian Recorder was not, however, the first Negro journal, though it is now the oldest. The first Negro journal was established by the Rev. J. B. Russworm in 1826, but it did not last long. The A. M. B. church published the Christian Herald PETER J. BURKE EDITOR R. R. WRIGHT, JR in 1845. This had a very varied experience, but struggled on until the general conference in 1852, when its name was changed to the Christian Recorder, and to this day it has been known by the latter name. Its first editor was Rev. M. M. Clark, who was one of the best educated men of the colored race during his time. The Christian Recorder soon became one of the great forces in the life of our people, and in the abolition movement it took a prominent part. Upon its exchange list were many of the prominent religious papers of the country, and it was frequently quoted as being the authoritative paper and standing for the highest and best for the colored people. Today, although hundreds of secular papers have grown up, having a wider range and a larger constituency, yet the Christian Recorder is looked upon by all as the mother of our journalism and an influential factor in our racial life. It goes to the homes of the leading African Methodist ministers, who number over 6,000, and it holds a strong place of influence among race journals. Edited by the Best Trained Men. It is sometimes said that large popular organizations are not very careful in the selection of their leaders, selecting rather those who are given to oratory than those who are given more to thoughtful and constructive effort. But with the Christian Recorder this has not been the case. The A. M. E. church has always selected for this paper one of its best trained men. Its first editor, Dr. M. M. Clark, was one of the first Negroes to take a college course and was graduated from Jefferson college in 1853. Dr. Clark took the paper in 1852 and was its editor till 1854. when he was succeeded by Rev. (later Bishop) J. P. Campbell. Editor Campbell was one of the best students of his day. He was succeeded by the Rev. Elisha Weaver, another strong, well trained member of the A. M. E. church. The first editor elected after the close of the civil war was perhaps the most brilliant the paper has ever had. The Director of Photography. Berkshire. CAPABLE MAN ON THE JOB. Brooklyn Branch Y. M. C. A. Secures Services of Buffers M. Mergey Services of Rufus M. Meroney. The Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association in Brooklyn has been fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Rufus M. Meroney of Austin, Tex., as secretary. Mr. Meroney comes well recommended by the president of the central branch, the general secretary and international secretary, W. A. Hunton. The new secretary is a graduate of Yale university and has had several years' experience as a schoolteacher, as well as having had two years' experience as an instructor and head of the boys' department of Samuel Houston college, Austin, Tex. Professor Meroney got his first experience in Y. M. C. A. work at the maneuver camps at San Antonio, Tex., with the Ninth cavalry. His work there was of such a nature as to attract the attention of the secretary of the army branch of the Y. M. C. A., and he immediately forwarded Professor Meroney's name to the headquarters for secretaries, advising that department to consider Mr. Meroney's name for the first opening in any branch of the association. Professor Meroney succeeds Mr. Robert Pearson Hamlin, who resigned the secretaryship of the Carlton avenue branch on June 1 to enter the international work of the association. During the recent secretarial institute held at Arundel-on-the-Bay, Md., Mr. Hamlin was secretary of the faculty. Mr. Arthur L. Comither, who so ably filled the position as acting secretary of the branch from June to September, will be retained as assistant secretary to Mr. Meroney, who has already begun his duties at the Carlton avenue branch in Brooklyn under favorable circumstances. OFFICERS OF NATIONAL INDEPENDENT LEAGUE. Militant Political Organization Creates Favorable Public Opinion. The consensus of opinion of those who followed up the four public sessions of the fourth annual convention of the National Independent Political league recently held in Boston is that the convention was a magnificent success. Every session open to the public was crowded, whether it was the concert to which admission was charged or the meeting in the little room in the old courthouse, while the mass meetings in the beautiful and commodious new Twelfth Baptist church and in historic Faneuil hall held mammoth audiences. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, J. R. Clifford, Martinsburg, W. Va.; first vice president, the Rev. Byron Gunner, Hillburn, N. Y.; second vice president, the Rev. S. W. Smith, Providence, R. L.; third vice president, L. C. Moore, Mississippi; fourth vice president, Professor Benjamin B. Church, Salisbury, N. C.; fifth vice president, the Rev. W. D. Johnson, Boston; correspondent secretary, William M. Trotter, Boston; recording secretary, James L. Neill, Washington; treasurer, the Rev. C. S. Whitted, Providence, R. L.; financial secretary, W. T. Ferguson, New York; national organizer, the Rev. J. Milton Waldron, Washington; assistant national organizer, J. M. Summers, Nenia, O. C.; sergeant-at-arms, C. C. Curris, Iowa; chaplain, the Rev. M. A. N. Shaw, Boston. Executive committee members are: Alabama, Bishop J. W. Alstork; Arkansas, Dr. F. W. Coffin; California, Paul M. Nash; Colorado, George E. Ross; Connecticut, J. W. Lancaster; Delaware, Dr. J. B. Stubbs; District of Columbia, S. L. Corrothers; Florida, A. W. Price; Georgia, Bishop R. S. Williams; Illinois, Dr. C. E. Bentley; Indiana, George L. Knox; Iowa, the Rev. J. C. Reid; Kentucky, J. H. Harris; Louisiana, Captain W. T. Grant; Massachusetts, E. T. Morris; Maryland, the Rev. G. R. Waller; Minnesota, C. S. Smith; Michigan, F. H. Warren; Mississippi, Dr. S. D. Redmond; Missionri, P. H. Murray; Nebraska, H. J. Pinkett; New Hamshire, J. P. Shaughter; New Jersey, Rev. J. E. Churchman; New York, Bishop Alexander Walters; North Carolina, G. C. Clements; Ohio, J. M. Summers; Oklahoma, M. Twine; Oregon, M. Canady; Pennsylvania, the Rev. E. W. Moore; Rhode Island, the Rev. J. H. Wiley; Texas, Colonel Charles L. Mitchell; Virginia, the Rev. Charles S. Morris; West Virginia, W. T. Hayes and W. H. Marshall. Dr. Washington Tours Lone Star State. Beginning at San Antonio, Tex., on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Dr. Booker T. Washington made a successful and profitable tour of the state, making stops at the following places: Houston, Galveston, Hempstead, Austin, Waco, Corsicana, Fort Worth, Dallas and Marshall, which was reached on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Hon. R. L. Smith, president of the Texas Negro Business league, and Mr. J. B. Bell of Houston, with their associates, are to be con- gratulated for the able way in which they conducted the business end of the tour. Home and Foreign Mission Convention. The woman's home and foreign mission convention, which began its sessions in Raleigh, N. C. on Thursday. Oct. 5, to last for four days, has so far shown good results. The reports of the various committees were highly encouraging. Interest was about equally divided between the home and foreign THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER EPISCOPALS IN UPLIFT WORK Twenty-seventh Annual Conference of Religious Workers Among Afro-Americans In Episcopal Church Largely Attended—Bishop E. S. Lines Delivere Welcome Address. Orange, N. J.—The various problems of the work of the Episcopal church among the race and plans for extending the influence and helpfulness of the denomination in a larger degree were some of the important subjects discussed at the opening session of the conference of church workers which convened in the Church of the Epiphany in this town on Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, to last for four days. Addresses of welcome were delivered by the Right Rev. E. S. Lines, bishop of Newark, and Rev. Charles T. Walk- PRIEST REV. CHARLES W. BROOKS. ley, rector of Grace church, Orange, which were responded to by the Rev. Henry L. Phillips of Philadelphia, president of the conference. The annual sermon was preached by the reverable Henry D. Detaney, archdeacon of North Carolina. Holy communion, organization and the president's annual address were the principal features of the morning session on Wednesday. Among the speakers at the evening session were the Rev. H. C. Bishop, Dr. Conwell Bantum, Rev. G. F. Miller and the Hon. William F. Powell. Two excellent papers were also read, one on "The Adaptability of the Protestant Episcopal Church to the Colored People." by the Rev. M. F. Duty of Wilmington, Del., and the other on "The Church and Her Mission In the Present Day Advancement of Society." by Dr. W. E. B. On Bois of New York. Morning prayer on Thursday was conducted by the Rev. Charles Wesley Brooks of Birmingham, Ala., and Rev. R. H. Tabb. Rev. Owen M. Walter of Brooklyn read an able and inquisitive paper on the subject, "For the Furtherance of P. REV. ROBERT H. TABB. the Work of the Church Among the Colored People Where Should Be the Point of Contact—In the Diocesan or General Convention?" Other speakers on Thursday were the Rev. James N. Deaner, Atlantic City, N. J.; Rev. G. L. Somers, Richmond, Va.; Rev. D. L. Lerguson, Louisville, Ky., and Rev. J. D. Lykes of Charleston, S. C. Friday was woman's auxiliary day. The closing session of the conference was held on Friday evening and was attended by a large number of persons of both races. Speakers for this session were Rev. James E. King, Raleigh, N. C.; Rev. G. A. McGuire, New York; Mr. J. W. Stewart, New Haven, Coun.; E. Robert Bennett, arceacoun of Florida; Rev. J. W. Perry, Tarboro, N. C., and Rev. H. S. McDuffy, Philadelphia. Slater Normal and Industrial School. The Slater Normal and Industrial school in Winston-Salem. N. C. opened for the enrollment of students on Friday, Sept. 20. One of the features of instruction is a short course of study for teachers in rural schools. Professor F. N. Kennedy is the prin- Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 8, 1911 Specially Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT—Ezekiel 47, 1-12. MEMORY VERSE—9. GOLDEN TEXT—"Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely."—Rev. 22:17. TIME—This prophecy of the Life giving stream was written B. C. 523, "in the blooming of the earth." It was near the middle of the 70 years' captivity (605-536). The earlier prophecies of this second Ezekiel were written 12 or 13 years before in 536. PLACE-It was written at Tel-ab on circle, scattered through thruh, redon. PLACE IN HISTORY-It belongs to the second part of Ezekiel's prophecies, the object of which was to prepare the people for their return. It was like leaven working during the 38 years before the people were born. Nebuchadnezzar, king of Bebryonia. In our last lesson we studied the warnings by which God, through his prophet Ezekiel, would persuade Israel to so repent and return to God, that it would not be necessary to permit Jerusalem and the Temple to be destroyed. The people refused. The city was destroyed. The Temple was burned, and its treasures borne away by the Chaldeans. The best of the people, those in which were the greatest possibilities of good, and the largest capacity for being trained, were sent into far distant exile, for their schooling; very much as their ancestors were disciplined and trained in the wilderness that they might be enabled to take possession of the Promised Land. They were as sheep without a shepherd. Their former rulers, whom God had placed as shepherds over his people in their own land, had proved false, and instead of leading them to the green pastures and still waters of obedience and righteousness, had done none of the things a ruler-shepherd ought to do. They killed the flock instead of feeding it. They neglected the sick. They left the flock to be torn by wild beasts. They let them be "scattered upon the face of the earth, and none did search or seek after them." Now God promised them a true shepherd. Ezekiel became one of "the Society of Encouragers." The new day was yet nearly 50 years in the future, but the promise and the hope and the goal were from this time before their eyes. The possibility of redemption, of a new life of blessing, of a glorious and perfect heaven, is one of the first essentials for escaping from a life of sin. The assurance of a perfect earth, of the transformation of this world into the kingdom of heaven, is strength, courage, success for those laboring for this object. In order to attain this hope, and realize this promise, it was absolutely necessary that they should have a change of heart. The heart in Scripture denotes the center of man's personal activities. 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