The Afro-American

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. VOL. XX NO. 7. THOUSANDS WEEP AT BIER OFF FALLEN PRELATE Five Thousand Attend Funeral Services of the Late Bishop James A. Handy A LOVING TRIBUTE TO A GREAT MAN Letters and Telegrams of Condolence Received From All Over The Country. Seldom has a tribute been paid to a deceased Baltimorean as was paid to Bishop James A. Handy Tuesday, when fully five thousand people of all denominations took a last look at the man who was active in the affairs of the race for more than 60 years. Fully 3,000 people attended the funeral services at Bethel A. M. E. Church, a church with which he had been connected in some capacity for 80 years. Among the many who came to pay a last tribute of respect to the fallen chieftain were such men as venerable Rev. Theodore Gould, of Philadelphia, himself an octogenarian: Rev. John H. Dickerson, who is conversant with the dead prelate's labors in Florida; Revs. B. W. and H. Y. Arnett, whose father was a colleague of Bishop Handy; Rev. J. L. H. Watkins, whose father, though past 80, is still in the active work of the ministry; members of the Baltimore and other conferences, all of whom had been at some time inspired by the dead Bishop's sympathetic's and earnest handling of church and secular affairs. THE FUNERAL SERVICES The opening hymn was announced by Rev. D. P. Seaton, whose work in the ministry largely paralleled that of his fallen friend. The invocation was delivered by Rev. Charles E. Herbert. "We mourn the death of Bishop Handy," prayed Rev. Herbert. "because of his useful life among the people. We need his Godly judgment and many deportment, and Christian life. We would not murmur. Dear Father, because Thou art too wise to err. Thou art still our God, and we know our loss is Bishop Handy's gain." Rev. John Hurst, financial secretary of the denomination, read "Lead Kindly Light." Bishop Wesley J. Gaines read the ninetieth Psalm. The eulogy delivered by Bishop Benjamin F. Lee, was one of the finest tributes that could be paid to man. Simple in language, but lofty in thought, the speaker said that the Christian life and influence of the deceased prelate would long be felt in this country. His text was from the First Phillippians, first chapter, and twenty-fifth verse, and was as follows: "For me to live is Christ but to die is gain." "We lay away to-day", said Bishop Lee, "A man whom we regard as a great exemplar. That body so long prostrate, but whose mind and spirit were in the full condition intended for it. Bishop Handy bore the burden in the heat of the day. He overcame great difficulties and was a great expounder of the truth. He was not as Saul, who sat at the feet of Gamalel, known in the world of letters; born free, but with the handicap of race, yet he had free access to the truth and books and thereby found a freedom of mind from the bondage of ignorance. He was a student or the mysteries of God. "Growing up among most unfavorable social conditions, and enter- BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1911. ing into the full life of America, his is a character long to be emulated. He was an example of the text that "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." SHOULD BE REVERED Bishop William B. Derrick spoke of the incidents that had transpired during his acquaintance of nearly fifty years with his dead comrade. He mentioned the bishop's services as a justice of the peace in Washington during the early seventies, and gave a resume of his life in this city. He declared that the dead prelate belonged in the class Isaac Myers, John Locks and other prominent Baltimoreans of former years. The long and useful life of the bishop, he said, was an inspiration to all. Bishop Benjamin T. Tanner, who was superannuated together with Bishop Handy in 1903 also gave a fine tribute to the sterling qualities of the deceased. The singing of "Satisfied and Waiting", by Rev. B. F. Watson, secretary of Church Extension, brought tears to the eyes of many of those present. Rev. James C. Martin read a brief biography of the bishop, which told of many incidents during his life of nearly 85 years. Resolutions from the Baltimore Preachers' Meeting, The Philadelphia Preachers' Meeting, the Women's Mite Missionary Society, the Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle, the Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club and many other bodies were read. A large number of telegrams and letters of condolence from personages around the country were read by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church. Among the many telegrams were messages from Bishop C. S. Smith, Bishop Henry M. Turner, and Bishop J. S. Flipper, of Georgia; Bishop Evans Tyree, of Tennessee, and Bishop L. B. Scott, of the M. E. Church. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. John W. Norris. Bishop Levi J. Coppin presided. BURIED IN LAUREL CEMETERY At the grave in Laurel Cemetery, the M. W. United Grand Lodge of F. & A. Masons conducted the simple funeral rites of the order. The Scottish Rite Masons, of which he was the first Sovereign Grand Commander, held no services, nor did the Grand United Order of Nazarites, of which he was one of the founders. They were represented by delegations. The grave was completely covered with the many floral tributes from admiring friends and organizations. They filled several wagons. Samuel W. Chase, a lifelong friend of the bishop, had charge of the funeral arrangements. The honorary pallbearers were: Revs. John H. Dickerson Central Fiorida Conference; Abraham L. Murray, New Jersey Conference; U. G. Leeper, Baltimore Conference; Theodore Gould, Philadelphia Conference; Reerdy C. Ransom, New York Conference; Wellington Henderson, New England Conference; John A. Holmes, Washington, M. E. Conference and Harvey Johnson, Union Baptist Church. The active pallbearers were: Revs. James A. Briscoe, Robert E. Ford, P. J. Jordan, Joseph Gwynn, P. W. Wortham, T. R. Sinkfield, C. H. Young, all of the Baltimore Conference, and Alfred Young a friend of long standing. Among the many noticed at the funeral were: Revs. I. N. Ross. W. D. Naylor, both of the District of Columbia; E. E. Tyler, Cumberland Md.; W. H. Williams, Elkton Md.; M. E. Davis Portsomuth. Va.; E. H. Hunter Norfolk Va.; M. W. Thornton Philadelphia; J. M. Palmer Philadelphia; J. G. Bryant Denton Md.; F. S. Dennis Harford county; C. W. Morsell Frederick, Md.; L. C. Curtis Annapoils Md.; J. H. Fitchett; and Mrs. K. Bertha Hurst of Washington; Mrs. J. Albert Johnson and John W. Beckett both of Philadelphia. LEDGER J. C. NAPIER FOR U. S. TREASURER? Rumor That President Taft Was Considering Him As Successor to McLung. FEARED THE APPOINTMENT WOULD BE OPPOSED Politics Connencing to Brighten Up At The Nation's Bureau of The Afro-American Ledgerr. 1004 S Street N. W. Washington,D. C., Octobre 12. That Hon. James C. Napier was at one time considered for the position of the U.S. Treasurer is a rumor being circulated here. It is said that some of the white folks who heard that Mr. Napier was being considreed for the position prophesied all sorts of dire things should Mr. Napier be chosen. The racket was of the same kind that was made when Mr. William H. Lewis was appointed assistant Attorney General of the United States. The retirement of William T. Vernon, however, from the position of register of the Treasury made the President reconsider and appoint Mr. Napier as Mr. Vernon's successor. Another rumor thatMr. McLung, the present Treasurer may be given a more important position has again revived the suggestion that Mr. Napier is being thought of for the office. Both Messrs. McClung and Napier are residents of Tennessee. Charles D. Hillies, secretary to the President, is being boomed for the chairmanship of the National Committee. He has made many friends among influential white and colored Republicans, and is in touch with the conditions around the country. It is expected that President Taft will denounce the crime of lynching in a most emphatic way in his message to the regular session of Congress in December. Some weeks ago, when a delegation of colored men and women called upon the President, and asked that he send in a special message on this matter, he could not see that any good purpose would be served at the time by taking up the subject, on account of the radical divisions existing on fiscal measures. He agreed, however, to make a statement in his message to the next session of Congress, expressing his bitter opposition to the infamous practice of taking human life, without recourse to law. Although the president, as a lawyer, realizes that to set upon the horrible system the seal of his official condemnation as President of the United States for the strong moral effect, such stand may have in crystallizing popular sentiment against the evil. The States should enact laws that will reach and stamp out this ornagous practice, and the President will urge that they act promptly and vigorously to this end. Baltimore Odd Fellows Cumberland, Md., Oct. 11-Several members of the Baltimore Patriarchie of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows instituted a new Patriachie in this city Sunday. The new Patriarchie is to be known as Cumberland Patriarchie, No. 187, and is composed of a number of prominent Odd Fellows of Cumberland and surrounding towns. The visitors were met on their arrival by a delegation of the local members and escorted to the Odd Fellows Hall, which is a commodious one and from there to P. $ ^{1} $ W. C. M., C. E. Ashby's residence on Wallace street, where an elaborate collation was served in a manner hard to surpass. This matter being settled, the visitors were escorted back to the hall were the work was done with rapidity and precision. Major George L. Dent, had charge of the work and was ably assisted by Colonel W. N. Hayes, District Grand Director William Booker, Jr., and P M. V. P., Robert J. Turner. Major George L. Dent made the oration which was ably responded to by P. W. G. W. M. Lucas. The officers installed were M. V. P., Richard E. Davis, R. V. P., Edward Clark; V. P., George Anderson; W. P. Prelate, C. E. Ashby; W. P. Recorder, R. F. Trent; W. P. Treasurer, S. J. Baker; P. Keeper, George Palmer; P. Shepherd, W. H. Cambell and P. Samaritan. Horace Mitchell. Dr. Thirkield Preaches New York, Oct. 12—Rev. Dr. W. P. Thinkfield, president of Howard University, preached at St. Mark's M. E. Church, were exercises in connection with the forty-fifth anniversary are being held. Dr. W. E. DuBois delivered an address at the church tonight. Rev. Dr. W. Brooks is the pastor of the church. Rev. William Preston Hayes was installed as pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church last Sunday. [Special services are being held nightly this week, the speakers including Fred E. Moore, of the New York Age; James H. Anderson, of the Amsterdam News; Dr. A. C. Powell and Rev. W. H. Brooks. Now Occupying New Building Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 12 - The new building for the Edward Waters College is being used for the first time by students. The building cost $25,000 and takes the place of those destroyed by fire several years ago. Appointed Clerk Of Court Boston, Mass., Oct. 12--William L. Reed has been appointed clerk of the Juvenile Court by Governor Foss. He is a lawyer and a former member of the Legislature. Colored Men Organize Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 12. A Board of Trade has been organized here with an initial membership of 27. At another meeting next Wednesday, the organization will be perfected. Those present at the initial meeting included: Prof. John Hope, Drs. A. D. Jones, A. Peters and G. W. Owens, B. J. Davis, Wm. Driskell, E. L. Collier, J. S. Spratlin, J. O. Ross, J. O. Counally, J. T. Hill, H. L. Johnson, R. L. Jones, C. W. Hill, G. M. Howell, H. W. Russell, A. S. Williams, R. E. Pharrow, John Alexander, E. W. Matthews. Won't Work For $1.25 A Day. Atlanta, Ga.. Oct. 11—Because colored men will not work for $1.25 a day sweeping the city streets, when they can earn better wages in other employment, the streets of this city may go dirty. Though this city has long been democratic, this kind of municipal work has long been in the hands of colored people. Roosevelt Invited To Speak Macon, Ga., Oct. 11—Former President Koosevelt has been invited to speak at the colored fair, which will be held here next month. The invitation was sent by Prof. Richard R. Wright., president of the Georgia State Colored Fair SOME PEOPLE WHO ARE MAKING GOOD The Colonel Meets Up With Some of them Out In Des TAKES DINNER WITH HIS PRIVATE SECRETARY A Little Soliloquy on Honorable Men, Liars, and a Few Other Ones. Danville, Ill., October 11.—I am inclined at times to ask if the world is drifting back into the days of Gulliver, and Sinbad the Sailor of the Arabian Nights? We hear of many things but they are real, and not dreams, yet we have many dreamers and many real liars? Now what use the Lord is going to make of so many liars I am not able to say, and that is none of my business, for He is able to attend to His affairs. The world continues to move, and some men are contending for the mastery, and are doing it in honorable way, while there is another class who strive not to seek the honorable road to success and prosperity, but to kill others and then ride into honor over their victims. God made a world large enough for every man, woman and child to make good, and to do something. He made it so that every man could carve out his own way without walking on the feet of another, and those who do not do this are not planning for their own destruction, and they will see it. Now you want to know what I am getting at this week? I fear you will not know just now, but you keep your eyes on me from time to time and you will see this though developed, and then I am sure you will know. I am proud that I am in the world and if I were not here, I would be in some other place, but since I am here, you will just have to look and look at me and see where I am drifting and what I am doing. I hope to continue to do good in this world, and if I fail to do good it will not be my fault. You will remember that my last letter was from Kansas City, but I went from Kansas City to Des Moines, Iowa, and there I had a great time. I had the pleasure of meeting many friends there, including the editor of the Iowa State By-Stander, in the person of Mr. Thompson. He is a hustling young man, and is making good. He is up there in that town putting his brains on paper for his own people. He is indeed a fine young man, and is making good. He is up there in that town hustling for the good of the race and mankind generally and I am proud of the pleasure of having met him. You see Mr. Thompson has been active in every movement that meant progress, and he is almost as old as Des Moines, itself, hence he has been wise and has invested his money in some of the Des Moines "dirt," and when he is old, or when he gets old he will be prepared for living. He has a charming wife and a good home, and some children therein. But I would have the readers to know that he is not a real old man. Rev. T. L. Griffith continues to hold things down in the Laptist Church, and he is just the man the world is looking for. He is a good preacher and at the same time a good pastor. I found that in Des Moines my people are just like they are in every other place. Some were living happy and some unhappy. Some were trying to get fu BARNETT DODSON. Ark.—The public school is not surpassed by south. The re-education for the fall semester. Besides the Philander, there are four other Gibbs high schools first and second school. The attending days was: grammar schools, number of children near the city, Radcliffe, a city schools. The full grammar has no as-semester full corps of two. There is writing, drawing, culture, two years and one in-ning. Twelve years, during periods: grammar school, high school. After the service schools, employment as photographers, and our business. Jehu E. erage in still age of National Independent Political League Excepts to All Forms of Injustice. Continuing its memorial address to the country, the well known legal rights organization says: All true Americans should be opposed to the establishment in this republic of any caste system. Yet a return to the outgrown caste of heathen India is evident in the ostracism and segregation of American citizens, especially the enforced separation by public statutes. The jincrow car laws of the south are a stigma and a public brand of inferiority put purposely upon all citizens of color. They seemed the extreme of this caste until, lo and behold, enactments for residence segregation, even preventing occupancy of property by the owners. This color segregation we resent as an insult and an abridgment of our freedom and property rights. In this government, founded on the principle that taxation without representation is tyranny and that government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed, the right to vote is preservative of all other rights. Hence the denial of the ballot to colored citizens so boldly carried out by southern states, even under state constitutions, constitutes a political crime such as the world has seldom witnessed. Logically in its wake has followed the complete destruction of citizenship until there is nothing in the category of human oppression not suffered by the disfranchised black millions of the south, and this in violation of the fourteenth and fifteenth articles of the federal constitution. The right of trial by jury is a cardinal principle of civilized government. The accuser and the accused must be brought face to face and the evidence sifted by an impartial jury. The denial of this right is subservive of government and destructive of civilization. Yet Lynch law reigns supreme in this United States. The condoning of this outrage in the south by the silence of the north has encouraged and strengthened this monster until he holds today within his grasp the entire country and we stand upon the verge of anarchy. The brutality of these mob murders puts to shame the dark ages and causes even Turkey to shudder. Whole white communities lapse into barbarism as thousands turn out even on the Sabbath to witness the burning of human beings, while little children drink in thirst of human blood and women fight for pieces of the charred bones and roasted flesh as souvenirs. In the face of this color discrimination in varied forms the chief executive of the nation, sworn to enforce the constitution, uphold the law and sustain the dignity of the country, is silent, inactive and publicly declares his impotency. NEW PRINCIPAL OF COREY MEMORIAL INSTITUTE. Portsmouth (Va.) School Secures Services of Professor D. B. Elliott. Portsmouth, Va.-The trustees of the Corey Memorial institute, located in this town, are fortunate in having secured the services of Professor D. B. Elllort of Virginia Union university as principal of the school to succeed the Rev. Dr. B. F. McWilliams, who resigned the principalship to accept the pastorate of the Third Baptist church. Toledo, Dr. Dr. McWilliams administered the affairs of the institution very successfully for four years, and it was with much regret that the trustees accepted his resignation. Professor Elliott, the new principal, brings to the school ripe scholarship, splendid executive ability and a determination to succeed. The school has a corps of efficient teachers, whose experience in the classroom will go far toward making Mr. Elliott's administration a success from the very beginning. The enrollment for the present term has already reached the hundred mark, which is an evidence of growth and encouragement for the new management. It is the aim of the trustees, with the co-operation of the principal, to clear the institution of debt, enlarge the chapel and make improvements upon the campus. The school is conveniently located and has a large territory from which to secure its students. While it is one of the youngest of the many institutions of learning in the tidewater section of Virginia, it has nevertheless measured up to a high standard of efficiency in its work. The increasing population in the cities and towns which are within easy reach of Portsmouth makes the future outlook for the Corey Memorial institute extremely bright. Professor Elliott begins work in his new field under favorable circumstances with the full co-operation of the board of trustees and a well defined policy of school management, which will no doubt make itself felt in the advancement and interest of the institution. Conroe Normal College Opens. The Conroe Normal and Industrial college. Conroe. Tex. opened for the fall term on Monday, Oct. 2. with enlarged facilities for the reception of students. The new dormitory for girls makes it possible to accommodate a larger number than ever before. The course of study includes all literary branches. Most all the classes are taught, which enables the school to give employment to upward hundred students as part pay for tuition, board and other ex- THE AFRO=AMERICAN=LEDGER AIM OF THE ADVERTISER. Essential Elements In the Art of Getting Results. By ALBON LEWIS HOLSEY. One reason why so many advertisers are frequently disappointed in returns from their advertising is that they do not select their media with due regard to their capacity for reaching the class of readers that would be interested in their proposition. Every paper reaches a different class of persons, who are interested and guided largely by the editorial policy of the paper. In view of this condition, each advertiser should carefully acquaint himself with the possibilities of a paper before spending his money for its advertising space. · The progressive manager of every good paper is always glad to go over in detail the facts about his circulation and will even suggest the best methods for getting actual returns from his paper, since he is in constant and intimate touch with his readers. When our merchants begin to weigh carefully the merits of each paper for bringing results we shall see a better day for business economy along all lines. AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH NOTES Rev. Dr. Beckett of New York Urged For Bishopric. With the close of summer months interest has begun to heighten in the general conference of the A. M. E. church, which meets in Kansas City next May. Besides the consideration of measures concerning the interests of the church, several bishops may be elected, two-Bishops Lampton and Grant-having died within the past two years. Among the many prominently mentioned in connection with the episcopacy is Rev. Dr. W. W. Beckett, who is completing his first quadrennial as secretary and treasurer of the Parent Home and Foreign missionary society of the denomination, with headquarters at 61 Bible House, New York. During his incumebency Dr. Beckett has made friends the country over, and many have assumed that they will support any movement which means the bestowal of higher honors. Dr. Beckett was elected at the last general conference by a good majority, and that without making any combinations. He has recently made an extended trip visiting annual conferences. INFLUENTIAL SOUTHERN PAPER ON RACE PROBLEM. The Item. New Orleans, recently had the following strong editorial regarding the rights of colored Americans. The Item says: "We state unqualifiedly that there is every reason why, in decency, justice, humanity and good public policy, the better white people of this section should accord even handed justice and proper consideration to the self respecting, law abiding element of our Negro population. "In the first place, the man who assumes a cruel attitude toward another human being stultifies himself. In the next place the man who does another a wrong or injustice unnecessarily discourages and imbitters that person. "There is such a thing as noblesse oblige in this world—a carrying out of the idea that one who has the advantage of race, color, birth or breeding owes it to himself to treat others with kindness and consideration. "The misconceptions of reconstruction times have passed away. The Negroes know their place in society. The white people know that there is no possibility of any attempt being made on the part of the same element of the Negro race to seek social equality or to strive for political power through the ballot. "The Negroes have been disfranchised. They have no say in the government of the country to which they pay taxes and whose laws they must obey. Fighting them is like shooting at tame birds. Making an issue of them in politics is demagogism pure and simple. "The reason is that this is fair and right, and strong men, just men, chivalrous men, stand for these things in all cases and under all circumstances. "The Negroes are a valuable industrial element in the south. They create a large part of our wealth. They do a great deal of the work. It is idle and fatuous to argue the abstraction whether we would be better off eventually if they were not here. They are here—a condition, not a theory. "They will be here while the rest of us live, an element for good or for evil. Fair treatment of them, humane treatment, will certainly not make them worse as a race or more difficult as a problem, nor will it hurt those who recognize the comparative helplessness of the Negroes and insist that each of them shall be treated in accordance with the merits of his established character and personal behavior." Two Big Fairs in South Carolina. The two big events of interest to Afro-Americans in South Carolina for October and November are the Batesburg fair, to be held in Batesburg from Oct. 24 to 27, and the state fair to be held in Columbia from Nov. 7 to 12, inclusive. Conrad, threading his way across the steamboat dock littered with boxes and trunks and trucks and people, saw Ellis at a distance and headed his way. Ellis was a man that it paid to cultivate. Conrad was glad they were crossing the lake on the same boat, for there was the chance of a smoke and a chat together. "Great jam tonight, isn't there?" Conrad remarked after greeting Ellis. The man with whom Ellis had been talking when Conrad came up laughed at this. "There sure is," he remarked. "I can't get a berth, let alone a stateroom! Guess I'll have to sit up all night!" Conrad eagerly grasped this chance to do a favor for a friend of Ellis. "You can have a berth in my stateroom," he said, cordially. "I'm alone in it." Later on Conrad sought his room. Somehow he had lost Ellis after the boat started. He had patiently patrolled the decks without finding him, and was consequently disgruntled. Ellis had not even seemed decently pleased at the kindness to his friend. The stateroom door was locked. Conrad rapped. There was no answer. He rapped louder. He repented it. The man in the next stateroom flung open his door crossly and asked Conrad to stop trying to knock in a side of the boat. He said he had pressing business in port, and if Conrad sunk the vessel and he had to swim in he would be late for his appointment. Thereupon Conrad kicked the door of his stateroom. It was opened six inches and a sleepy and blinking face peered forth. Conrad shoved himself inside. "Who are you?" demanded the blinking man. "Here, wake up!" replied Conrad, disgustedly. "This is my stateroom, and I'm going to bed. Don't you remember that I offered to share with you?" "Oh!" said the blinking man, comprehendingly, sitting down. Then he rolled over and went to sleep again. Suddenly Conrad gave a howl. "What have you got in here?" he asked. The sleepy man sat up and regarded the floor on which Conrad was dancing. "Oh," he said, and seemed amused. "They've got out, haven't they? I must have kicked a hole in the paper covering! There's a hundred of those crabs!" "Then there are just a hundred too many!" Conrad announced as he made a leap for life. "You see," said the other passenger, sociably, "I'm going over to visit a friend, and he's daffy about eating little fresh water crabs. He asked me to bring him some. I put em in a basket." "Well, put 'em back!" Conrad ordered, ferociously. Crouched on the edge of the berth, he watched the other man try to corral those agile crabs. He chuckled and shooed and coxed and dived headlong and at last had most of them back in their basket. Then he promptly went to sleep once more. Vastly irritated, Conrad retired. He awoke later to find himself being violently shaken by two strong hands. "Don't you see it? Don't you see it?" shouted a voice. Can't you stop it? "Are those crabs loose again?" Conrad cried in horror, making a spring for the electric light switch. "No, no!" moaned the voice. "That automobile! It's toppling over and they'll all be killed!" Conrad shook the sleep walker violently. "Where am I?" the man asked when he came to. "You'll be overboard in the lake if you repeat that performance!" Conrad told him. "I want to get a little sleep." In an hour a yell once more sent Conrad to his feet. It seemed that a crab which they had missed in the roundup had ascended a blanket to the berth and had fastened upon its owner's ear. No one could reasonably objected to a man's yelling under these circumstances; so Conrad merely detached the crab, threw it out of the window and tried again to sleep, but by that time the boat had reached shore. Sleepy and angry, he started to dress. The other man was slumbering as sweetly as a baby. He woke up, though, when Conrad tried to put on his shoes, because the shoes had crabs in them. As he disembarked Conrad Met Ellis, who was looking fresh, rested and vigorous. Conrad longed to smite him. "Here," he growled at Ellis. "You let me in for an awful night with that friend of yours! I've had hardly a wink of sleep and have nearly had heart failure besides! What's the matter with him, anyway?" "I'm sure I don't know," said Ellis, genially. "I never saw him before last night. 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THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. 628 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MARYLAND Prominent Covple Marry at Hagerstown-Churches Starting Their Winter Work-Other News of Interest. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Hagerstown, Md., Oct. 11—Mr. Charles Gross and Miss Emma Porter were quietly married on Saturday evening September 30th by Rev. David Johnson at the parsonage of Bethel A. M. E. Church. The bride is a member of Bethel Church also a stewardess. They will reside on North Jonathan Street. King Solomon Lodge, K. of P., held a reception last Thursday night in Samaritan Hall. Mrs. Mattie Curry of Baltimore is visiting her mother Mrs. Martha Miller on Bethel street. Mrs. Jennie Chase has returned from a visit to Camden, N. J. Snow Hill Items (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., Oct. 11—Howard Waters, of Wilmington, Del., returned home to-day. Mr. Alexander Purnell, has returned to Dover State College. Mrs. Florence Cain, of Pittsburg, Pa., is visiting relatives and friends here. Mr Sidney Hubbell, is on the sick list. Miss Henrietta Boyer, is teaching at Hutt's chapel. Miss Helen R. Henry, is teaching at Friendship, Md. The Sunday School anniversar of the M. E. Church was a success. Celebrate Fifteenth Anniversary (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Towson, Md., Oct. 11—The Towson A. U. M. P. Church is celebrating its Fiftieth Anniverasry. The celebration began last Wednesday night with a parents meeting. Rev. Mills the pastor, gave a very enjoyable talk on Education. Mr. C. J. Woodland, Principal of Towson school delivered an address on School Attendance. A musical treat was rendered by a number of ladies. The church has been beautifully decorated for which much praise is due the pastor and members. Rally at Bethel a Success (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md., Oct. 10—The State Rally closed at Bethel Church on Monday night after a struggle of four months raising the amount of $552.74 Rev. Mrs. Pope filled the pulpit twice Sunday for Rev. S. H. Cooper. A supper was given by the members and friends at Bethel A. M. E. Church to the States and its officers. Miss Sarah Webb left Easton Friday night for a week in Baltimore. Woman's Day was held at Absury M. E. Church on Sunday. Mrs. Nannie Frost, and daughter, Mrs. Nathan Johnson are visiting friends in Easton. The friends of Mrs. Lottie Jenkins will be glad to know that she is able to be out again after a brief illness. Mrs. J. W. Ward, of Oxford is visiting Mrs. S. H. Cooper. Miss Leurina Dobson is still on the sick list. Mr. James Steward, of Salisbury was in Easton on business this week. Mrs. Emma Gibson has returned after spending a few days with friends in Philadelphia. Death on an Old Resident. Hagerstown. October 2—Mrs. Gabella Jones died on Friday night of general debility, aged 84 years. For several years she had made her home with Mrs. Florence Jones. She was a member of the M. E. Church and H. H. Garnet Lodge. Robert Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Thompson, died at his home here on Thursday night and was buried on Saturday at Halfway, aged 19 years. Allen, son of A. B. Wilson, was thrown from his father's carriage last week but escaped serious injury. At the Campaign Rally held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Monday night, Mr. Joseph Johnson received the highest number of votes. He brought in $10.50. Mr. Pindle came in second with $10.05. INSPECTION OF MARYLAND HOME Large Number Go Out to See Beautiful new Home For Friendless Colored Children On last Saturday afternoon, the Board of Managers of the Maryland Home of the Friendless Colored Children treated the members of the Woman's Auxiliary, connected with that institution, and the other friends to an inspection tour of the new premises and institution. About two o'clock, a couple of large automobiles, holding fifty or more persons left St. James Church for the new institution, located in Batlimore county on the road between Catonsville and Ellicott City, about ten miles distant from the city. The trip was an exceedingly interesting and enjoyable one, and during the inspection of the place, luncheon was served to the visiting guests by a committee of the Auxiliary, consisting of Mesdames Alexander Williams, Alexander Hemsley, Misses Annie E. Smith and Rosa Peters and Mrs. Rohoblt, also a few other members of the various charitable operations of the race, such as the Women's Christian Association, the Day Nursery and the Fresh Air Circle. The day was perfectly charming and beautiful, and the party made good use of the kindly disposition of the day, in roaming over the beautiful and picturesque place of 32 acres. The splendidly equipped brick house, with its fourteen rooms, well furnished and conveniently arranged, as we as the comfortable and neat appearance of the children of the Home called forth the enthusiastic praise and admiration of all. Miss Gertrude D. Smith is the very efficient and capable Matron of this institution, and she has, all along, drawn forth the highest praise from the city and state authorities who have regularly visited the institution. She has been greatly assisted in her labors by Mrs. Mary E. Brown, as assistant Matron. Since moving to the new site, a lay school has been established on the place, and Miss Nellie G. Bragg, is in charge of this work. Mr. Perry Douglas, an experienced farmer has charge of the out-door department, and with the care of the horse, colt, chickens, hogs, and so forth, finds sufficient to keep him busy. The spot is a magnificent one, and its beauty and thorough adaptability for its purposes can only be fully appreciated by a visit and inspection. This institution is thoroughly unsectarian, and undenominational. It is absolutely controlled and administered by a Board of Managers of twelve reputable colored men, of which the Rev.Dr. George F. Bragg is president. Mr. E. Bernard Taylor is vice president; Mr. George B. Murphy is secretary; Mr. Wm. H. Wheeler, is chairman of the Indenturing Committee; Mr. Nicholas Fletcher is chairman of the Farming Committee; Dr. Harry S. McCard is the physician. The other members of the Board are, Messrs. James W. Hughes, Alexander Hensley and George H. Siddons. The Death of Mrs. Mrs, Elizabeth A. Wheatley widow of the late Captain E. J. Wheatley, departed this life at her late residence, 1067 Argyle a venue, Friday morning September 29, 1911 between the hours of seven and eight o'clock. Her last illness was of four weeks and five days. She was 79 years old. In her early life, Mrs. Wheatley was a modiste of great skill. She [numbered among her patrons many of Baltimore's], then most fashionable people. One patroness of whom she often spoke was the mother of Senator Isidore Rayner. At the age of 23 years she was united in holy wedlock to Captain E. J. Wheatley, who was prominent for his prowess on the seas and intergity in business. At one time he owned two vessels and a summer resort at West River. To them were born 7 children, 4 of whom are still living. All were at her bedside when she passed away; Raymond, of Philadelphia, Ida, the wife of Mr. Ernest Boston of this city, Estelle, a teacher in the schools of Brooklyn, Md., and Edward, one of Baltimore most successful physicians. She was proud to see them all settled and doing well and a credit to their parents. Her later life was devoted largely to volunteer missionary work. She had the courage to give words of good counsel to even the most neglectful of good manners and good morals whenever and wherever she chanced to meet them. But few of her friends knew of the wide extent of her work. Hers was a beautiful and well spent life, full of good works to the very THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER J. H. In a New Comedy Creation Surpassing All Former Succeeds, Entitled paid to her memory at the funeral service at Sharp Street Church, Monday, at 2 p. m. Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes officiated assisted by Revs. Wm. E. Harris, I. L. Thomas, Wm. E. Williams, Gilmore Cummings, John A. Holmes and W. G. Carter. Resolutions were read for Class No. 1, of Sharp Street Church by Miss Agnes Aquilla, Hon. Harry S. Cummings read a loving tribute for the family. She is survived by two sons, two daughters, five grand-children a number of other relatives and a host of friends. EDITORIAL COMMENTS That secret societies, separately have accomplished great good for the race, all are ready to admit. That they are inculcating in their members, principles which make for good citizenship, no one will deny. If the Masons, the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias, as separate organizations are getting results along other lines than earning for the sick and burying the dead, is it not reasonable to suppose that combined, they will widen the scope of their activities and reap a larger harvest? This object of the Fraternal Society movement, is to bring together forces now working separately to the same end and furnish a meedium through which they may direct their united strength Charleston W. Va., Advocat. Institutions for the education of the Negro, having manual training features, often have such questions as the following addressed to them; "Why is it that we do not get domestic servants from your schools?" "Why does not your institution help us in the solution of our domestic servant problem?" The subject of employment is determined by certain laws which have become fixed in the human mind. They are recognized by students of economics and human society adjusts its concerns to conform thereto.—Mobie Ala., Press. Race Patronage. One can hardly attend a meeting these days but what some "big" Negro, or professional Negro is censuring our people for not patronizing their profession, or business. That is alright if they would apply the $ ^{a} $ rule both ways—if they would patronize the other enterprise.— Boley Progress ..Holliday Str Week Commencing Monday Matinee .....THE SM WITH THE PEER After a protracted absence from the city, during which I was not able to keep in touch with the local political affairs, I found on my return. to my unbounded gratification, that a ticket had been nominated by the Republican Party to which every good citizen irrespective of party or factional affiliation could give his unqualified support. Although claiming to be a consistent Republican, I have never in the past hesitated to express disapproval when the affairs of the party were managed and controlled detrimental to the final success at the polls. But to the fundamental principles of the party I have always been loyal, and now in this crisis, when the candidates as nominated are exceptionally good, when public indignation is widespread at the iniquitous methods practiced by our opponents and our chances for success in November depend so much on hearty cooperation and united effort, I beg of the colored voters who have honored me with their confidence in the past, to give to the candidates now asking for their suffrage their unqualified and enthusiastic support. I shall be at the City Headquarters, in the Calvert Building, daily and will always be glad to meet and consult with my friends. Very sincerely ALFRED J. SCHULTZ T. G. MARSHA spring word that the flowing away chest- the burr, and de- debe a never failing rd winter is ahead- wise is sufficient. within slowing along, by the edge of a which may any dame. If the birds fail to locate the lynchers of it is only because of rejection and absence of justice. Surely we upon every times, when erty may be taken and als go unpunished. RAT CHARACTER night of human suffering and ignorance. It was the strength and beauty of this character which enabled our dear friend all his life to be a conspicuous servant of righteousness wherever he touched life, ministering to the glory of God and the highest welfare of his brethren. The lesson, the special and overshadowing one, which the demise of the late Bishop interprets to the race for whom he lived, and for whom he died, is the necessity of placing strong and unusual emphasis upon that phase of Christianity which produce men of character. It is not industrial education or the higher education, so-called, or money, power or glory that the race sadly needs in these times but rather a cultivation of that kind of rugged honesty, cleanness of living, truthtelling and fidelity to every engagement or purpose which proved miraculously helpful in discovering and hauling from ignorance and obscurity such men as James Anderson Handy, that they might sit among the princes and teach, the people wisdom. In the midst of all the "honors" of a seeming spectaular nature which we are prone to give to his memory, let us not cease to remember, that in his own estimation he was simply James A. Handy a servant of Jesus Christ. He endeavored to be faithful, and therein was and is his greatness. Along this line, all of us may hope to be great. --- CONTROVERSY AND EPITHETS The Rev. A. B. Wood, speaking before the white Methodist Episcopal Preachers last Monday declared that the Third Ward, of which Mr. Garland is the political leader, is as un-American as if it were in the heart of Africa. The statement is resented by Mr. Garland, and Rev. Sterger, and an indignation meeting was held, at which the Rev. Sterger declared that he knew every brick in the the third Ward and that if he met Rev. Wood on the street he would administer to him such a trashing as he would not soon forget. He further suggested that if Rev. Wood had made such a speech farther South or West there would be no resolutions and indignation meetings but a stout rope and a severe lashing. Then Mr. Garland follows with scathing remarks. These gentlemen declare that Rev. Wood is no Christian. They go further and say the men who listened to him are not Christians. All of this is said in defense of the good name of the third ward. Then they go further and throw aspersions upon another section of the city using language more objectionable than that used by Rev. Wood. And so one might reason that it would be unsafe for Rev. Sterger to go among the people whom he has scandalized. We suppose, however, the Reverend and the Councilman are warm in the collar because the third ward was compared to a section of Africa How it hurts a white man to be compared with a Negro, or anything that pertains to him. We have no doubt the affair might have passed off pleasantly had Wood named any other country but Africa. But the white man, making his best effort at civilization, ought to know, that much that he does would not be tolerated in many parts of Africa. When the Rev. Sterger entered into controversy because someone has used unbecoming language in reference to the ward where he lives and works, he ought to have set the example of a Christian by not doing what he condemned in another. We do not blame Rev. Sterger for defending the citizenship of the third ward and his declaration that he is acquainted with every brick in the ward seems all comprehensive; but may be if the Reverend gentleman had taken a little more time getting acquainted with the people and not so much in getting acquainted with the bricks he would have been a far more intelligent defender of his ward. A BLUNDERING POLICY. The Republicans have just commenced to line up the colored voters in behalf of their ticket, and, as usual, have started the wrong way. For the past few years they have regarded the colored vote as cocksure, and have made no especial effort to keep the vote in line. Colored men of substance have not been consulted, but have been told by the white precinct workers that they were expected to vote the ticket. Not a single colored man whose knowledge of the colored voters and whose confidence among the masses of the people would mean more votes for the Republicans, has been stationed at the quarters in recent years. As a consequence many colored voters have early forgotten to perform their duties as citizens at election time. arouse interest among the colored voters, and they have chosen a white man to do it. This man is Mr. Alfred Schultz, an estimable man of antiorganization tendencies, who is somewhat known to the colored voters of the city. This is directly contrary to the usual procedure as the voters of various nationalities have been always looked after by a man of their respective nationality-one whose interests in his people were more than political. FORTUNE WILL NOT EDIT PAPER Writes Letter Explaining His Plans—Wants No Social Honors. With the colored people segregated in almost every walk of life and having a community life of their own, the interests of the race should be looked after by some of the race in whom we have confidence and whose knowledge of conditions among the race would be of value. No white man has this knowledge, and furthermore he cannot arouse the interest that a colored man could. The Republicans have blundered enough in dealing with the race, and what the race demands is that colored men of probity be placed in charge of the political affairs of the race. When Isaac Myers, Causmann Gaines and other men of a generation ago had charge of matters political there was more zeal for the Republican party among the colored people of this city and State, than has been since the assumption of leadership over us by white politicians. The Republicans are too near to victory this time to hazard their chances of success by such egregious blunders. There is a plenty of available and satisfactory timber for the work that Mr. Schulz with all of his zeal can but partially accomplish. And this applies to any other white man who is expected to lead a people whom he only meets around election time. J. G. Manning To Speak Here Joseph C. Manning, of Alabama, will be the principal speaker at the monthly meeting of the Ministerial Alliance Monday at Grace Presbyterian Church Dophin and Etting streets. Mr. Manning has recently delivered a number of addresses in New England in which he exposed the iniquities of the disfranchising laws of the South, told of the workings of the crop mortgage system, and of the poor school facilities for both races. He takes the position that discriminations against the masses of colored people mean also discriminations for the whites, thereby menacing Republicans. He says that the white South is not competent to deal fairly with the situation, and that public opinion all over the country must be stirred up. Mr. Manning, who is a white man, was formerly a postmaster in Alabama. He spoke here several years ago at a meeting of the Constitution League, when the agitation against the discharge of the colored soldiers stationed at Brownsville, Tex, was at its height. Dr.Shaw Preaches strong Sermon In an exceeding practical and stirring sermon at Centennial Church last Sunday night, Dr. Shaw declared that one of the most beautiful words of our language is being degraded in such a way that decent people will be ashamed to use it. He said the habit of men and women living together without being married, each calling the other "friend" is lowering that fine word so that a man runs the risk of being misunderstood, if he introduces a lady as his friend, and so a woman runs the same risk when she introduces a gentleman as a friend. It is time the moral and legal forces of the city got together to wipe out this bad condition The Methodist Preachers meeting of the Washington Conference began the work of the fall by electing the following officers: N. M. Carroll, president; Wm. Brown and L. A. Carter, Vice Presidents; D. W. Shaw; secretary; C. G. Cummings, assistant secretary; Ernest Lyon, Treasurer; S; H. Norwood, editor; Joseph Wheeler, organist; H. A. Carroll, L. W. Briggs, Joseph Henry, E. D. Venture, Ernest Lyon, executive committee, D. W. Shaw, E. W. S Peck and N. Johnson, committee on condolence. The forty-fourth annual grand encampment of the Order of Moses will be held at Atlantic City from Tuesday to Friday next, inclusive. The session will be presided over by the grand master, Solomon Bond, of this city. There will be 100 delegates from this city. James H. Taylor, died at his late residence on Presstman street, Thursday night at 10.30 o'clock. A grocery and provision store is open on Dover street by Mr. John DeShields and company. FORTUNE WILL NOT EDIT PAPER Washintgon, October 12.—That T. Thomas Fortune, the veteran journalist does not contemplate taking charge of any local newspaper venture has been indicated in a letter sent by Mr. Fortune to the editor of the National Union. Since Roscoe Conklin Simmons resigned his position as editorial writer on the New York Age, Mr. Fortune has been writing editorials for the paper that he made famous. The letter follows: "I have read in the two last issues of the Washington Union, references so complimentary to me and my plans as to gratify a nature more captous than mine, for the newspaper publicity, which sugar's the pill to the delicate palate. I appreciate the generous sentiments of the Union toward me and the work I have done as journalist in the past "Now as to my plans, to which the Union has referred: I have it under consideration to spend the winter, or a part of it in Washington, where, in other days, I had many friends and admirers, most of whom have forgotten me during the five years I have been in seclusion, in part, striving to master a nervous condition as stubborn as that, which made St. Paul "a prisoner of Jesus Christ," and finally "offered" him up, as it did Jesus before him, when he was ready. I was not ready; and here I am. "If I decide to go to Washington for the winter I shall take most of the work I propose to do with me. I have been asked to establish a newspaper in Washington, where I was connected with the People's Advocate as long ago as 1875, and rubbed noses with Geo. H. Williams, the historian who endeavored, unsuccessfully, to make the Colored American "come out" and saw the Plaindealer go to wreck as a "scandal monger," but the proposition has not appealed to me. We have enough newspapers in Washington. What is needed is to make those we have stronger and better, and I say this in no spirit of criticism or disparagement, but on the theory that there was never anything created by man that could not be improved upon, made stronger and better and because of the intelligence, culture and wealth of Washington should have and support a newspaper press the equal in every respect of the white press. The Negroes, too, of the country at large expect this as they are more interested in the administration of government at Washington than in the administration of finance and commerce at New York. And I do not hold a brief for any one of our newspapers in Washington. "And I hope that the "social functions" being arranged for me will be called off. I never valued such in other days, "when the world" so to speak, "was at my feet" now after having passed through "the valley of the shadow of death" and learned more in the darkness of it than I had in the light of it of the emptiness of "eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow you may die," I care less, and would rather "flock by myself" than to be surrounded by a multitude which is dazzled by the sun of success and paralyzed by the darkness which may or may not conceal "a reed shaken by the wind." Pythians Have Big Feed Mrs. Julia Dorsey and Mrs. Phoebe Young entertained Grand Chancellor George A. Watty and the other remaining delegates to the recent session of the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias, Wednesday evening at their home, 523 W. Lanvale street. The affair was given in honor of the gentlemen's having secured the next session of the Supreme Lodge for this city. The evening was enjoyably spent in various diversions, after which the guests sat down to a table loaded with the best that the markets afforded Those present included: George A. Watty, J. Edward Smith, Col. Lewis E. Williams, Dr. C. H. Fowler, J. Philip Henson, Col. John H. Henderson, L. H. Murray, Mr. Jones, of Chicago, Dr. Harvey Young, Dr. Frederick Youny, S. T. Merrill, of New York, and Mrs. E. C. Simms. An echo meeting of the recent session of the Women's Mite Missionary Society at Denton, Md., was held at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Monday night. Addresses were delivered by Bishop Cappin, Rev. A. L. Gaines and other PROMINENT MEN AT ST.JAMES CHURCH Bishop Murray And Others Help Celebrate Double Anniversary The Rev. Wm. P. Tunnell, of Howard University delivered a masterly discourse last Sunday morning in St. James P. E. Church, from the text, "Son of Man, Stand upon Thy Feet that I may Speak with Thee." At night Bishop Murray made a vigorous and most earnest address. Thus, were opened the week's exercises commemorating the 85th anniversary of the church, and the 20th of the present rectorship. Services were held each evening during the week, save Saturday. Addresses were delivered by quite a number of prominent white clergymen and white laymen, colored clergymen and colored laymen of the Episcopal and other churches. Words of praise of the faithfulness of the congregation of St. James, during all these years, and of the service and usefulness of the Rev. Dr. Bragg in the community during the past twenty years were earnestly uttered by all of the speakers. The services will be brought to a close on Sunday. At the 11 a.m. service the rector will deliver the anniversary sermon and at the evening service Brilliant Star Lodge of Odd Fellows will worship at St. James and hear a sermon from a member of their body, the Rev. Dr. Bragg, the rector of the church. Four diamond shaped windows have recently been placed in the roof of the church as a tribute of appreciation to the Rev. Dr. Bragg, for his unselfish services rendered in the community. All of these windows come from friends outside of the Episcopal Church. One is from the Y. W. C. A. of which Mrs. M. E. Murphy is president; another from the members of the Maryland Home Board, who have been associated in charitable work with the rector of St. James. Another from the members of St. James Beneficial Society, and the last from Brilliant Star Lodge, of Odd Fellows of which Dr. Bragg is a member. Rey. Thomas Pastors Mission Rev. Thomas H. Lee has been placed in charge of the newly-organized Presbyterian mission at Mullikin and Spring streets. He is a native of this city and iwas educated in the local public schools and at Lincoln University. He had charge of a church in Richmond, Va., during the past four years. Aged and Honorable Lady Ill Mrs. Mary E. Tilghman is ill at the home of her grandson Mr. Stephen H. Truxon, of 539 Presstman street. She was born in Easton, Md., 98 years ago. She was remarkably vigorous up until the past month when she began to show signs of impaired vigor. Mrs. Tilghman spent all of the summer in the country, and despite her illness, has been able to attend to her household duties at least four days in the week. She has been twice married, and one son by the first marriage. Thomas Lockerman is still living. He is past 70 years of age, and lives at Easton, Md. Mrs. Tilghman's eyesight was so good that she could thread the smallest needle. Second Quarterly Conference The second quarterly conference was held at Ames Memorial M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Reports submitted by the pastor, Rev.D.D. Turpean, showed that the work of the church was in a better condition than it has been in years. The district superintendent, Rev. M. J. Naylor presided. Nazarites To Meet The Grand Pasture of the Grand United Order of Nazarites will meet at Nazarite Hall next Tuesday night. Reports of the progress of the order during the past year will be made Funeral of Mr. John Henderson The funeral of Mr. Arthur John Henderson, who died at his home, 913 Argyle avenue, Monday, after a lingering illness, was held at his home, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Alfred Young officiating. The deceased was born in Dorchester county about 70 years ago. His wife, Mrs. Mary E. Henderson, seven sons, a daughter and four grandchildren survive. One son is John W. Henderson, the well-known, East Baltimore NEWS FROM THE NATION'S CAPITAL Colored Schools Will Share Equally With Whites In Appropriations Washintgon, D. C., Oct. 11—Dr. W. H. Davis, official stenographer of the National Negro Business League, is compiling the proceedings of the Little Rock meeting. General Menos, the new Haitian Minister, comes on the 15. N. B. Marshall, of Brownsville fame, now practicing law in New York city, is in town on business. Prof. W. S. Montgomery, supervising principal, announces that he is not a candidate for Assistant Superintendent, and would not accept the place if it should be tendered him. He has had it once. Gen Andrew S. Burt, formerly commander of the 25th Inafntry, is a candidate for delegate to the Republican national convention. The colored people are not overlooking the fact that it was through the active invervention of President Taft that the colored schools of the District of Columbia are getting their rightful share of the Congressional appropriation this year. White and black are to share and share alike, according to population. The colored schools will be allowed approximately $1, 000,000. Lieut. R. E. S. Toomey, formerly, of Baltimore has been given a substantial promotion in the office of the Auditor for the Post Office Department. Counsellor L. Melendez King is instituting a new fraternal order to be known as the "Malachites." It will not only take care of the sick and bury the dead, but will look after the legal rights of its members. Mr. Omer Sanders, of Indianapolis, Ind, son of H. L. Sanders, the well-known manufacturer, has matriculated in the commercial department of Howard University. Mr. E. Smith Jones, remembered the nation over by reason of novel experiences in a Boston jail last year, when he converted a judge by the excellence of his poetry, is in the city for a few days. He has placed on the market a volume of poems under the caption of "The Sylvan Cabin." Mr. Jones is a native of Mississippi and is selling his poems to raise money to finish his education at Harvard. To Purchase Settlement House The Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club held a large and interesting meeting last Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss Ruth M. Collett. 1361 N. Calhoun street.. Plans looking to the purchase of a settlement house were adopted. Mrs. Johnson Dead After a long and painful illness, Mrs. Rachael Johnson died peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 1911, at 12:15 at her late residence, 148 Dophin street. Her funeral was held Saturday, October 7, at 2 p.m. Interment was in Laurel cemetery. Colored Catholics To Be In Line The Holy Name and other organizations of St. Peter Claver, St. Francis Xavier, St. Monica's and St. Barnabas Catholic Churches will be represented in the parade in honor of Cardinal Gibbons next Mnnday. Will Oppose City Council Though the City Council has voted to take the Mount Street school away from the race after next September, the School Board went on record Wednesday as being opposed to the proposition. Only one member, Richard Biggs, voted in favor of the Council's action. The members of the School Board will ask Mayor Preston to veto the measure. Mr. Thomas Randall, of 1420 Presstman street gave a reception in the honor of Miss Bertha Taylor on Friday night of last week. Among those present were Misses Nellie Ackewood, Helena Smallood, Teresa Nickens, Lottie Smith, Jessie Scott and Katie Henson. Messrs. Thomas Randall, Benjamin Abrams George Hall, and John Randal. After being beautifully entertained by piano solos by Misses Nickens and Scott and also a solo by Mr. Randall, Mr. James M. Bright, a clerk in the Baltimore Post-office as seized with an attack of acute indigestion while on duty Sunday night. It was found necessary to hurry him to the University Hospital for treatment. He is now convalescent at his home on Division street. SCME PEOPLE WHO ARE MAKING GOOD Continued from page one I am here to say. I enjoyed meeting the whole crew on the eating car. I think the conductor or steward was named Russell. He is a fine man, and the Chicago and Great Western is fortunate in securing such a man to look after its interest. He attends strictly to business. Leaving him, I reached Kansas City, and had the plasure of going to the parsonage. Conference was over and the preachers had all left town. But then there was Rev. William H. Peck and his wife on hand. The people were all looking after a big parade and it was one, I am here to say to you. I had the pleasure of meeting Rev. S. W. Bacote, Rev. J. M. Booker and still others, and they were glad to meet me. I am not in position to tell you as much as I would like about these men this week, and may not be able to do it this season. But Rev. J. M. Booker is a man who deserves much credit, because he is doing something worthwhile, and he is handling the peope of Godand for the race. I am sure all of this will be of general interest to you. Off from Kansas City to Brunswick, Mo. and I have not been here before, and have not meuh to tell you about it. It is a fine place and fine people in it. Then from Brunswick to St. Louis, over to Alton, and Champaign, I ill., and now I am in this place, but before this letter can even reach the office I will be away. In Danville, I had the pleasure of meeting my private secretary, and her son, Charles Stewart, Jr. They were the guests of Mrs. Frances Pamplin, and her daughters, Misses Mary and Florence. They have worked side by side in the catering business, and are as busy as can be. They have not been idle, but have saved their money, investing it in real estate, and have just completed their new home, which is the finest home in the town owned by our people. It is a dream, a palace and I was glad to have the pleasure of looking at it. Miss Florence is an active worker in the church affairs, and is a real Sunday School worker in the church affairs and is a real Sunday School worker and then there is her sister, Miss Mary, who is an educated woman—in fact both of them are educated. Well last Saturday night they had many of the leading people of the town to come out, and there they had a dinner in honor of the birthday of my private secretary. There was something to eat on that table, and I had some thing I had never had before in my life and you know I have been having some few things. Well it was a fine affair. Now I am ready to turn my attention to other parts of the world. All mail for me can be sent to 621 8th street, Louisville, Ky. Lawyers Win Good Cases Hawkins and McMechen a wellknown law firm have won two lawsuits in the Circuit court within the past ten days. The first was the case of Mrs. Alice Lee who sued the estate of the late Surah A. Parran for services rendered and was awarded $201.69. The other was that of John Wilson an expressman of Druid Hill avenue who sued F. W. Sandruck a builder of wagons and automobiles for money paid on an alleged unfulfilled contract. Mr. Wilson had paid $1360 on account of the building of an automobile delivery wagon which he agreed to purchase provided Sandruck succeeded in getting him a loan of $1,000 with which to pay the balance. As the builder did not get the loan for his customer and refused to turn over the automobile until the money was paid, suit was instituted for the money paid. Mr. Wilson was awarded $1,400. Col. Williams Gets A Raise Col. Lewis E. Williams has been tendered the appointment as Brigadier General commanding the Uniform Ranks, Knights of Pythias, Department of Marylyand, succeeding Gen. George H. Carter. With the co-operation of the members of the department, Col. Williams promises to make good. Moses In Annual Session The annual session of the Grand Lodge of the K. and D. of Samaria was held at Moses Hall. Tuesday of this week. The report, showed the order to be worth $5,000. After a reception held at 8 o'clock the session adjourned to meet in Baltimore in 1912. St. Michaels Happenings St. Michaels, Md., Oct. 11—Mrs. J. W. Jewett has returned from Baltimore, where she has been undergoing treatment. Rev. J. W. Smith is visiting Rev. Jeanette Johns, of 1711 Keyser street, Baltimore. Mrs. C. P. Smith has returned from New Haven, Conn., where she attended the funeral of her nephew. Mr. John Kirby has returned to his home in Frankford, Pa. Communion services were held at Trinity A. M. E. Church. Sunday afternoon. Messers. Jewett and Coleman employ about 50 laborers. The M. E. Ministers' Meeting of the Eastern Shore will be held here week after next. Mr. Joseph Hopkins has returned from a visit to Easton. The daughter of Mrs. Mary Roberts is on the sick list. Master George Wilton Chester is very ill. Prizes Awarded At Exposition Lincoln Heights, D. C., October 11.—Miss Nannie H. Eurroughs, president of the National Training School for Giris, as too busy with her work here to attend and address the Appalachian Exposition at Knoxville, Tenn., but accepted an invitation to send an exhibition of the products of her institution. Word has come that her exhibit has been awarded one of the best premiums given by the Exposition, the judges being made up of Southern white men and women. Miss Eurroughs is now busy overseeing the erection of her new $50,000 building. The completion of this structure will give the school enlarged facilities for several lines of work. Miss Borroughs made a pronounced hit at the Pittsburg session of the National Baptist Convention, and raised over $2,000 in cash for the school, besides making a host of new friends. IN MEMORIAM Oh, how sudden was the summons, When the word came he was dead; Time was too short to say farewell. To my dear husband, I loved so well. A tear within a wife's eye, A wife's breaking heart, Can only tell the agony of. How hard it was to part. By his wife, Johanna Curtis. Oh, how sudden was the summons, when word came that he was dead, SMITH—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Bishop John Wesley Smith, who departed this life one year ago, October 14, 1910. One long, weary year ago to-day, God Called you to his throne, How sad has been my heart since then, Oh! how lonely has been my home. By his devoted wife, Ida V. Smith, Washinton, D. C. 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 For convenience order may be left at Wm. L. Fitzgerald's Real Estate office 206 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. 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 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 Haramered Brass, Stenciling and Embroidering, Darning and Button-holeing. 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 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 831 DRUID HILL AVE. I LEAD-OTHERS FLLOOW I carry a full Line of Colored Human Hais Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Meringuring 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 Hill Ave., from 9 a. m. to 1 a. m daily. The members of King Solomon Lodge, No. 1. of Good Hope, return their heartfelt thanks to the members of the Grand Lodge and subordinate lodges and well-wishers of the Order for their presence at Asbury M. E. Church on Sunday, September 24, 1911 Yours, K. S. L., No. 1. Rev. Arthur Payne, the boy preacher, will preach Sunday night. Member of Mt. Zion Church. Waverly. 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 Hoffman Street, between 10 A. M. and 4 P. M. 9-30-t. f. 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. Room for rent—Furnished room for settled young man—Apply J. T. R.- Afro-Amercian Office, 628 N. Entaw street. Samaritans Journey To Jerusalem. Under the auspices of the Helping Hand Association, commencing, October 23rd to November 3rd, 1911 at the Good Samaritan Hall, 628 N. Eutaw street, cor. Druid Hill avenue. Special music will be rendered while on your journey. Three prizes to be awarded to the one selling the highest number of tickets over 100, one ton of coal; over 75, a barrell of flour; over 50, $2.50 gold piece. Tickets 10 cents, Mr. Mary F. Gent, President, Mrs. Mary E. Fisher, secretary; Mrs. Alice John assistant secretary; Mrs. Mary M. Ward, treasurer; Mr. Delaware James, manager; Mr. R. J. Curtis, R. W. G. Chief; Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, R. W. G. Secretary. Jester's Revue At Ames Church The Jester's Revue, a good natured travesty on Woman's Suffrage, the most successful young arists before the public are the famous Juvenile Troubadours under the direction of Mr. L. E. Toomey. They will appear in one grand offering under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of Ames Mem. M. E. Church, Carey and Baker streets, Thursday, October 1911, at 8:15 p. m. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor; Louisa Jones. President; Mary Brooks. V. Pres.: I. M. Turpeau, Secretary. Admission 20 cents. Souvenir to each purchaser of a ticket. DOMINOE MASK PARTY One of the newest and most unique dances of the season is to be tendered at Galilean Fishermen's Hall, this Thursday, October 19 by Mr. Lewis H. Murray, with Kerr's Orchestra. The dance known as a Dominoe dance consists of the plain mask worn, just over the eyes in order to baffle the person with whom you are dancing. Much fun is often the result, as only at exceptional times is one's identity disclosed. Dominoe masks are provided at the hall free of charge. Subscription twenty-five cent. 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. ANNUAL SERMON Syracuse Lodge, No. 23, K. of P., N. A., S. A., E., A., A., & Australia, will have their annual sermon preachud to them at Handy Chapel, Sunday, October 22, 1911 by the Rev. John Offer Custus. All lodges and courts are invited. L. A. Watson, C. C. R. Thomas, K. of R. S. At 7:30 p. m. Look Out For The Grand Opening Of The Odd Fellows, Hall 5:49 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, Evocationist 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 Ne. Streets. Any one will be able to secure my service after 12 o'clock, n. m. Before then, call Mt. Vernon, 2388 Greenwillow Gah Stable. A very fine hansome for your service. I have been successful in taking care of quite a few of prominent white persons' horses as boarders. I hope to secure the patronage of my many colored friends as the same. Horses 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-chains, white curtains and inside lights. Greenwillow Livery-Stables 616-618 Greenwillow Street. BASIL POWELL 1336 Druid Hill Avenue. Piano tuning and Repairing. Cleaning and Polishing. All orders promptly attended to. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH, McElderry St., Patterson Park Ave James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by the past- or. Subject: True Worshippers. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6 P. M., Epworth League S]P. M., Rev. A. M. Molack. At 11 a. m. and S p. m., the rally between the four counties will take place. Thursday, Oct. 19, sermon by Rev. Mrs. Ida Nelson. All are welcome. J. M. Barnes, President of Epworth League. Cor Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw,D.D.,Pastor 11 a.m., Sermon by one of the Pastors of the Washington Conference. Hear him. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School Mr. Win. L. Gibson, Supt. 5 p.m. Class Meeting. Mr. Joseph Cooper, Leader 8.00 p.m., Sermon by pastor Seats free. Come and bring a friend. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 11 a. m., Preaching 3.00 P. M., Sunday School 8 P. M., Sermon by Rev. J. W. White. 8 p. m. R. 6 p. m. E. 8 p. m. K All at PAYNE . M. Laure Rev. P. W. PAYNE . M. Laure Rev. P. W. 11 A. M., 2 30 P. M. 7.00 Alle 8.00 P. M. Strang Ar T. Andr Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. J. R. Milligan, Pres. E. L. Mrs. Nellie James, Pres. L. Aid ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St, near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 A. M., Love Feast 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 p. m. Sermon, Subject: Man Writing on the Wall by the Pastor. The Public are invited 6 p. m. C. E. Meeting Men's Day Sunday, October 15th, at HULLSVILLE M. E. CHURCH 11 A. M., Loveleast 2 P. M., Preaching to Usher's Union by Rev. W. S. Jackson, of Washington. 8 P. M., Platform Meeting, also singing by the Alphian Male Singers of Baltimore. R. T. Harris, President Clarence Simms, Secretary Rev. Charles E. Jones, Pastor. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. The Famous Railroad Sermon. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 5.00 p. m. Epworth League W. C. Tongue Supt. Miss M. Eyth Cooper, Pres E.L. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH. 3.00 P. M., Special Sermon by Rev. Dr. C. H. Stepteau, to the various woman's organizations of the church 5.30 P. M., Epworth League. S P. M., Sermon Subject "CLIMBING" By Rev. W.A.C. Hughes, D. D., At Sharp Street. Memorial M. E-Church, Friday, October 20, S P. M. Dr. Hughes has delivered this Lecture in many of the great churches of our country. Great Crowds have heard him and the daily press has called it a Masterpiece. Special Music City Councilman Harry S. Commings will introduce the lecturer. Music under the direction of Queen Esther Circle of the S S Miss Maud Brooks, Prest. Cornet solo by Mr. John H. Hawkins. Mrs. John Washington, Chairman The Ministers Alliance meets at Grace Presbyterian Church on next Monday at 11 a.m. Essaist, Hon. Joseph Manning, Subject: "The Southern Problem." Presiding officer, Rev. M. F. Sydes, D. D. W. Edward Williams, Secretary. 9th ANNUAL WOMEN'S DAY Waters A. M. E. Church, Sunday, October 22. Prominent speakers at each service. Music by female choir. Under auspices of the Fifteen Tribes. Rev. M. F. Sydes, pastor. All Instruments Orchestra Music for sale. Nathan Naviasky 940 Druid Hill avenue. Call and see about it. tf For Rent —A nicely furnished room on second story front at 1145 N. Carrollton avenue. Mrs. Annie Dilks, of 235 S. Fremont avenue has changed her residence to 231 N. Amity street. $0 SiN a St 8a aig re gre Bb Sie Se asia he in saute coe gy mapa acl 1 é HENGE? 7: of Columbia ches Unique his WILL. BE CHANGE re Blooded ces Will 1,000 re. Blooded es Will in. 1,000 ind of Prim- bd this week, fessor of An- jia University htermixiure of ice white with- ing Mail makes ‘of the book: hundred years ave turned riage with is one of the de by Prof. fgist of Cu- new book, fe Man,’ pub- lan’ Company. inited States \ the “immi wands of for- xed to, this and there decendant 's left,says warniiy” ‘ican he . He to real- | of dis- | choice lo acci- calcula puiation. mingle, fecur with | itl be in ‘than: one descent. le two or- ne, there. nanier- ron less he fourth he “Of pure ta. as: a. basis, intermixture, 1. barriers have bt.:be exceeding- think ‘it safe to | hundred years W.-pure -descend- Ammigrants will e' change of the| “persons, Prof. | re,it scems h fhe in- > the apidly ointre- js. there fait that t.contact iE neces- 3b of the ie Negro ay: predict rtainty .a rontrast be- whites will cat the ding all laid -in e-condi- sistenre ractical- 2 ers of lave or- ie mem- 'to}attend PEodge in pec urpose winter lecora- id ‘offi- Benjamin Lundy--Réflections onthe Forgotten Grave of a Hero, BUDELY’SMULE 4 ‘A LIFE:SAVER Clever Animal Saves The ‘Lives of His Master.and Friends: | That animals are capable of for- tellingjdangerwas never better illus- trated than in the case of the train- ‘ed mule, ‘‘Patrick’’, owned by S. H. Dudley, the well-known colored ‘comedian, who is staring in the musical comedy success, ‘‘Doctor Beans from Boston’’ presented by the ‘‘Smart Set’? Company, which will be: the attraction at Holliday street next week with daily matinees . During the past summer, ‘‘Pat- rick’? was placed in board.on a farm near Chester, Pa.,Mr.Dudley’s home, “Patrick”? and Dudley are much attached to each other and the comedian often visited his pet. One Sunday during the month of july, Dudley came from New York in an: automobile witha party of friends, Dudley; who was on his way to Chester to catch a certain train, had to pass the farm. As soon as ’’Patrick’’ espied- him he began to bray. Of course this was a signal for Dudley to alight and see his pet, He proudy showed. the animal to his friends and ‘‘Patrick’’ seemed to be plaesed with the unus- ual attention. As Dudley did not have much time, and as he was afraid of losing his train he took. leave of ‘‘Patrick’’ with as meuh dignity as he. could. As soon as Dudley left him; ‘‘Patrick’’ began to bray ina most mournful and significant manner, in fact it was so loud that Dudley thought something had happened. to the mule. When he remained with ‘ Patrick’’ it was alright, but when Dudley made. an attempt to depart the braying con- ued until the whole neighborhood (vas aroused.. Finally Dudley tore himself away. During’ the session with his mule Dudley lost about half a hour’s time and missed his train. He was furious and so were his friends, About two hours afterward they were glad that they had not taken” the train for it met with a serious accident in which 20 persons were killed and a numberinjured. Dud- ley thinks that his mule in his dumb way had:an instinct as to what as guing to happen and that he thought he would. convey_it as best. he’ could by braying. Home Coming Rally at Linkwood (Special to. The Afro-American Ledger.) Linkwood, Md., October 3.—The Home Coming Rally tield last Sun- day in St. James M. E. Church proved qnite a success. Over $47 were realized. Rev. G. T. Fields, former pastor delivered two able sermons to a large audience. Mrs. H. Winchester has return- ed home after a three weeks stay with ker son in New Jersey. Mr. Howard Young lost a hog last Sun- day night weighing about 200 pounds. Every parent should sce to it that his children go.to some kind of a school. no matter how great asaeri- fice'is necessary. - Education pays for itself in the long run. If the boy or girl is compelled to labor. during the day, the night schools are usually available. In any event, go to school.—Pensacola, F'la., Sen- tinel. Tucked away in a corner in rural Illinois, I found the other day-Lun- dy’s grave. The grave is out of Magnolia— say five miles. And Magnoia? Mag- nolia is out of Granville twelve,and Granville eight out of Hennepin, a sleeping Princess sort of a town that went nodding off seventy years ago, and is still waiting for some romantic locomotive to happen along and:kiss it into wakefulness and coal dust, motion pictures,com- merce, chewing gum and crime. The.old court-house, where Daniel Webster spoke when he came through is: standing still, with a precious custer of old and unviolat- ed homes about it. Back in the country is the little Quaker cemetery and in itis Lun- dy’s grave. The headstone is like the rest, of rusty ‘sandstone, small and all but covered with ‘a species of ground ivy. It gives his name merely and:the date of his. death —in 1839. * Before Garrison and Lovejoy, be- fore ‘Seward and Lincoln, Lundy took up the cudgel for liberty. He did not. seek to identify himself with a principle through-a political candidacy ;he did no .risk his“ cause to:the cankering compromises that: come. with . organization. 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And leaving a trail of. aboliltion newspapers behind him and a little troup of awakened citizens, he passed on from town:to town, aflame with the essential’conviction of a true Democrat—the gentle indomitable belief in the majority—of God and one—and at last he came here—to the little graveyard—obscure as the grave itself. He had no ambition as we know the word. There was no white promise on his horizon—on ly: the:beckoning obscurity he set out from. That engulfed him final- ly even‘to.the memory of a. nation that once knew him well.” Ten:years after Eli’Whitney in- vented. the cotton gin and made sla-: very profitable, Benjamin. Lundy was preaching a doctrine.which was to make:it: impossible. Thirteen years after they lowered “Lundy’s body here, Daniel Webster, manifi- cently eloquent, wise beyond belief, stood in the Senate and resolved the difficulty by a compromise that com- promised nothing. And twenty years after the world drove away from this mound and began to for- get, Lincoln, with generations of sorrow shadowed in his eyes, was ‘writing the emancipation proclama- tion for a race. It is something to be out on the frontier of things alone. sensing in the weiter of affairs, before the world itself has had time to attend to it, the right from the wrong. And it is a lambent: thing in the breast of a man which will send him forth to fire the hearts of his fellow- ‘men against injustice, not for to- Morrow's election or next year’s campaign, but for the day when ‘the judgments of the Lord . shall be proved righteous altogether and in his own good time. 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Henry Haigh—Bishops Clinton and Walters Officiate. BY CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. Toronto. - The fourth ecumenical Methodist conference, which meets every ten years and which is made up of the entire Methodist church, both white and colored, convened at the Metropolitan church here Wednesday morning, Oct. 4, for a two weeks' session, which will end Tuesday, Oct. 17. This is one of the noted Methodist gatherings and is held for the purpose of discussing vital subjects and their relation to Methodism. The beautiful city of Toronto has royally welcomed the great throng of visitors and delegates. Thousands of delegates are in attendance at the conference from P. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS. among some of the most distinguished churchmen and laymen in America and England, noted prelates like Bishop A. W. Wilson of the M. E. Church South, Rev. Dr. Howard Sprague of the Methodist church of Canada, Rev. S. D. Chown, D. D. superintendent of the Methodist church of Canada; Rev. Frank Mason Worth of the Methodist Episcopal church and Rev. W. F. Shanklin of the Westleyan university. Delegates in attendance at the conference represent the following branches of Methodism: Methodist Episcopal church, Methodist Episcopal Church South, the Methodist church of Canada, the Wesleyan Methodist church, the Primitive church, United Methodist church, Irish Methodist conference, Wesleyan Reform Union church, Independent Methodist church, South African Methodist church and the Methodist church of Australia. The colored delegation is large and comes from every section of the states. Some of the most noted Negro churchmen in the world are in attendance at the conference. The colored delegates have been assigned to a liberal share in the program and discussions coming up before the conference. The colored delegations represent the following branches of Methodism: M. E., A. M. E. Zion, A. M. E., U. A. M. E. and C. M. E. Bishop Alexander Walters of New York, the distinguished prelate of the A. M. E. Zion church, and Bishop C. S. Smith of Detroit, of the A. M. E. church, are two of the most distinguished churchmen in attendance at the conference. Each of them presided at one session of the conference. The opening sermon was preached by the Rev. Henry Haigh, president of the Wesleran Methodist conference. Next came the sacrament of the Lord's supper, administered by Bishops J. M. Walden, A. W. Wilson, B. P. Lee, Revs. Henry Haigh, Edwin Dalton and George Parker. The afternoon session had to do with addresses of welcome by Rev. Dr. W. M. Briggs, Bishop J. W. Hamilton, H. B. Parks, and E. E. Hass. Responses were made by Revs. Henry Haigh, S. S. Henshaw, Sir Robert Perks and R. W. Essex. M. P. The colored delegates' contribution to the program began with the address of Rev. Dr. J. A. Bray, president of the Miles Memorial college of Birmingham, who spoke on "Methodism as a Joyous Religion." This was the second day's session of the conference. The topic discussed was "Ecumenical Methodism." The third day of the conference Bishop C. S. Smith of the A. M. E. church presided. The topic discussed was "Foreign Missionary Enterprises." Bishop G. W. Clinton of the A. M. E. Zion church spoke on "Missions of Methodism to the Backward Races." Bishop Waters presided at the sixth day session of the conference, and the Zion prelate received an ovation when he arose to speak. The topic discussed was "The Church and Modern Thought." Among the other colored delegates to speak were Professor D. J. Jordan of the A. M. E. church and Professor S. G. Atkins of the A. M. E. Zion church. SOUTH AFRICAN MISSIONS. Christianity Has Firm Hold on Natives, Says Mrs. Murff. The territory covered by the Rev. David B. Murff, missionary to South Africa under the auspices of the national Baptist convention, embraces the four divisions, Cape Colony, Orange River Free State, Natal and the Transvaal. These have a native population of 8,000,000. These teeming millions to a large extent might forever remain in ignorance and superstition were it not for the God fearing men and women who, as it were, take their lives in their hands, leaving home, lov- 1 REY J. N. MENZE ed ones and friends in order to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ to these benighted people. Rev. Mr. Murff and wife are now visiting their relatives and friends in America. They attended the recent meeting of the national Baptist convention in Pittsburg, where they had before that organization plans for starting a fund of $10,000 for the establishment of a chain of industrial schools in South Africa. Their work was highly praised. Rev. J. N. Menze, another missionary supported by the foreign mission board, was a visitor at the 1910 session of the convention. He has been working in co-operation with the Rev. Mr. East at Middledrift. He now has full charge of that station, as Mr. East has been put in Rev. Mr. Murff's place while the latter is in this country. In advocacy of the plans for industrial schools Mrs. Murff says: "Christian civilization already has gained a firm foothold in South Africa, and I have learned by personal contact with the wildest tribes that the native Africans possess many worthy traits of character. I found among some of the tribes, notably the Matabele and Basuto, many men and women who would compare favorably with any race on earth. These people need only the magic touch of Christian civilization to develop them into a powerful people." OCTOBER CRISIS MAGAZINE. Bluntly Refutes Taft's Theory of Solving Race Problem. The October Crisis is interesting and varied, as usual. Editorially it comments on President Taft's latest dictum that the Negro should come "more and more under the guardianship of the white south." When a guardian is appointed, says the Crisis, it is usually because he has shown in the past some capacity for the position. One would not usually ask a murderer to guard life, nor a slave driver to direct labor, nor a libertine to protect girls—at least not unless he had shown the fruits of repentance. The Crisis sums up the record of southern "guardianship" of the Negro in "mine burning words": Slavery, peonage, maltattoos, murder, mobs, lynching, disfranchisement, illiteracy and prejudice. "We submit," it says, "to any unprojudiced judge that a people that have shown no greater capacity for dealing with a great social problem than these fearful words indicate are not fit to be given sole and exclusive charge of 10,000,000 cattle, much less 10,000,000 human souls. "And we further declare that a man who, in the light of the history of this land, can stand up and deny to the conscience and ability of the north and west any right to help in the settlement of a problem which belongs to them just as much as it belongs to the south, if not more—we declare that such a man has no business to be president of the United States." The leading illustrated article of the month gives an account of the important and little known Christiana riot in which black men, fighting for their right to freedom, fired upon southern slave catchers and spilled the first blood of the civil war. John Haynes Holmes, the champion of the Negro in the white pulps of New York, has a ringing letter on the "contagion of the south" as shown in the Coatesville horror. There are also the usual departments of news and opinion and the rapidly growing work of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People. State Convention to Be Held In Boley. Aroused by recent lynchings and other forms of murder and lawlessness, the colored citizens of Oklahoma have called a state convention to be composed of both men and women to be held in Boley on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20 and 21. John R. Hogan of Guthrie and Mr. W. F. Cowen head the official call of the assemblage as chairman and secretary. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER NOT WHAT LORD INTENDED Too Many Young Ministers Felt Destined to Marry the Pretty Young Woman. Among the attendants at a late Methodist conference was a very beautiful and intelligent looking young lady, who drew the admiring gaze of many eyes, particularly eyes masculine, always on the lookout for pretty feminine faces. During the intermission at noon, a spruce young minister stepped up to the presiding elder, and said, with an air of secrecy— "Did you observe the young lady who sat by the first pillar on the left?" "Yes," said the elder, "what of her?" "Why," said the young man, "I feel impressed that the Lord desires me to take that lady for a wife. I think she would make a good companion and helpmeet in the work of the ministry." But in a few moments another candidate for ministerial efforts and honors, and for the name of husband, came confidentially to make known a like impression regarding the same identical young lady. "You had better wait a while. It is not best to be hasty in determining the source of such impressions," said the prudent elder. And he said well; for hardly were the steps of the second youth cold at his side, ere a third approached with the same story; and while the worthy confident still marveled, a fourth drew near with the question— "Did you notice the fine, noble-looking woman on your left?" "Yes." cried the swelling elder. "Well, sir," went on the fourth victim of that unsuspicious girl, "it is strongly home in upon my mind that it is the will of the Lord that I should make proposals of marriage to that lady. He has impressed me that she is to be my wife." The elder could hold in no longer. "Impossible! impossible!" he claimed in an excited tone. "the Lord never could have intended that four men should marry that one woman." KAISER CAREFUL OF PENNIES Wilhelm Would Not Let His Daughter Pay Mark for Buttons That She Desired The German emperor is a great man for detail, and even the dresses worn by his fair subjects receive his attention. At Wiesbaden on one occasion he exclaimed: "In this town all the ladies dress well. But only here. Ah! I wish all German women were as a la mode as the Wiesbadensers." When some one rallied him for picking a fault with his own countrymen, he exclaimed: "But I'll do them this justice—thank heaven, they do not make up their faces like English women. No German lady who respects herself flies to the rouge or powder pot." The kaiser is exacting, too, and an amusing story is told regarding a dress that was made for the Princess Victoria Louise, and in which she was to appear at a great military parade. The princess complained to the court dressmaker that the buttons were of insignificant size, and accordingly the dressmaker showed some far more attractive ones, but they cost one mark (one shilling) each. The princess admired them, but doubted if she would be allowed to pay the price, and, in the absence of the kaiserin, decided to ask her imperial father. The result was that when the court dressmaker returned the same afternoon to learn the decision it was to hear that the emperor had decided that a mark as too high a price and that the princess had been told that she must not think of being so extravagant.—Dundee Advertiser. Rose to High Position. In the year 1716 a girl called Marie d'Abbadie was bired as a servant in an inn at Pierrefitte, France. She was the daughter of peasants named Dominique Habas and Marie d'Abbadie. A Bearnais from the village of Boeilh, whose name was Jean de Saint-Jean, stayed in this inn, saw the pretty maid, fell in love with her and on May 20, 1719, wedded her in the church at Assat. They had several daughters, the eldest of whom, on Feb. 20, 1754, was married at Boeilh to Henri Bernadotte, physician, son of Jean Bernadotte, master tailor. Their son was Napoleon's Marshal Bernadotte, who became king of Sweden and whose great grandsons and great granddaughter are respectively King Gustave V. of Sweden, King Haakon VII. of Norway and the Queen of Denmark. The Selfish Cook. Judge E. H. Gary, at a dinner in Washington, said that the successful man's work was always, to a certain extent, unselfish. "I mean," he explained, "that the successful man shows in his work none of the spirit evinced by a certain Wheaton cook. "This cook, on a hot afternoon, was was making a frozen custard. She slapped her ingredients together with such carelessness that a kitchen maid said: "You're certainly not giving much attention to that custard, cook!" "Why should I?" the cook answered. "They never leave any for us." Helping Out. "Didn't we hear you having an argument with your wife?" asked the neighbor. "Not exactly," replied Mr. Meekton. "Henrietta was rehearsing for a suffragette debate and I was supposed to represent the opposition." LESSON TEXT - Ezra 11-11; 2:64-70. MEMORY VERSES-13. 4. GOLDEN TEXT-"He retinueeth not his anger forever, because he delighthe in mercy." Mic. 718. TIME-Cyrus takes Babylon 539. 8. His decree of return 538. 7. First return, under Zerubbabel, 537. PLACE-Babylon and vincinity. Jerusalem. And the long journey between. RULERS-Cyrus was king of Babylon, and a large part of the East. Zerubbabel called also Sheshbazzar (Ezra 1:3; 2:2) from Babylon became the ruler of Jerusalem. MONUMENTS—On stone tablets and cylinders, are written records of these days. The Cyrus Cylinder, found at Babylon in 1522, now in British Museum. The Nabonidus cylinders, in British Museum. Annalistic tablet of Cyrus, a proclamation by him, written shortly after his conquest of Babylon. There were three eras of captivity for the children of Israel as there were several eras of return. The first captivity was by Nebuchadnezzar, when Daniel and his friends were carried captive. Seventy years from this brings us to B. C. 526, the time of the completion of the return described in this lesson. Nobuchadnezzar again captured the city, sent a great amount of treasures from the palace and the temple to Babylon, with 10,000 of the more important of the people. Among these were the prophet Ezekiel and the great-grandfather of Mordecai, Queen Esther's cousin. The third captivity was also by Nobuchadnezzar, who after a siege of a year and a half, in July, 586, completely destroyed the city and the temple. Seventy years from this time brings us to the completion of the temple, B. C. 515. The discipline of the exile has accomplished its purpose so far that it is wise and safe to permit a large number to return and renew the ancient nation. It would be useless to bring back to Judaea people who would commit the same sins which made the exile necessary and who had not learned to some extent the lessons which their hard discipline was sent to teach. The power of idolatry was forever broken. They never again yielded to its fascinations. They were taught to set a new value on the filling of all the forms of worship with the spirit of religion. God had allowed even the city which was the type of heaven and the most glorious temple dedicated to his worship to be destroyed when these became a substitute for true religion instead of an aid to it. They were also taught by their absence the value and necessity of religious institutions, of the means of worship, of the Sabbath day. It led to renewed study of the sacred Scriptures. The exile was the period in which the guardianship, transcription and study of the written Scriptures became the special care of a distinct class, afterwards famous as the great order of the scribes. It led, also, to the establishment of the synagogue for social worship and reading of the Scriptures, with its accompanying schools. The captivity served as a missionary scheme to spread the knowledge of God over the world. It was an aid in preparing the world for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and for the spread of the gospel by the apostles. Thus there was the promised land, the homeland the center of religious life, and the dispersion as an agency in every country of the known world. The journey home and the whole movement may be made most real to all, and especially to children, by tracing the journey on the map. Note the great rivers to be crossed without bridges, the desert lands, the savage tribes, the countries of their old enemies, the rugged mountains to be traversed, hunger, thirst and pain, the long weary months of travel on foot, and the desolate city and devastated homes at the end of their journey. If we may trust later traditions, the setting out of the "captivity" for Palestine was joyous in the extreme. An escort of 1,000 cavalry accompanied them, for protection against the desert Arabs, then as now given to plunder, and they started to the music of tabrets and flutes. Forth from the gates of Babylon they rode, to the sound of joyous music—a band of horsemen playing on flutes and tabrets, accompanied by their own 200 minstrel slaves and 128 singers of the temple, responding to the prophet's voice, as they quitted the shade of the gigantic walls and found themselves in the open desert beyond. "Go ye out of Babylon. Flee from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye. The Eternal hath redeemed his servant Jacob." It was like the procession of the vestal virgins, with the sacred fire in their hands, in their retreat from Rome; like Aeneas with his household gods from Troy. For all who have gone into the captivity of sin there is a call to repent and return to the Father's house. The sins that led to the exile were not a fall upward. The fall into sin is never a fall upward. 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FEDERATION OF C ...PRAYER and P THURSDAY, OCTOBER At Grace Presbyterian Church FIRST GRAND Under the auspices of the Gra- for the Col. At the Galilean Fife Friday evening, October You will not regret the evening that you blind. ADMISSION Announcement!—The FIRST FAIR Fishermen's Auditorium Don't fail to hear the latest give one of his famous and incar ober 20, at Trinity A. M. E. Chu was with Col. Peary when he of Rev. D. D. Turpean. Introduction Lecture will be preceded by 25 cents. Children 15 cents. Will appear and give one of his famous and interesting Lectures on Friday evening October 20, at Trinity A. M. E. Church Come. See and Hear the man who was with Col. Peary when he discovered the North Pole. Invocation by Rev. D. D. Turpean. Introduction of Mr. Henson by Dr. Ernest Lyon. Lecture will be preceded by a musical program Admission for Adults 25 cents. Children 15 cents. TION OF CHRISTIAN W MER and PRAISE SHE HOUSE, OCTOBER 19, 1911, Federian Church. Com FIRST GRAND CONCERT Tueses of the Graduates of the M for the Colored Blind Jalilean Fishermen's A Evening, October 27th, at 7.30 evening that you listen to a progr blind. ADMISSION 20 CENTS Event!—The Avalon Please FIRST FALL DANCE Editorium Friday E to hear the latest hit The Navar estra Admi THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1911, at 8 P.M. At Grace Presbyterian Church. Come and Help Us FIRST GRAND CONCERT Under the auspices of the Graduates of the Maryland School for the Colored Blind At the Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium Friday evening, October 27th, at 7:30 o'clock. You will not regret the evening that you listen to a program rendered by the blind. ADMISSION 20 CENTS Announcement!—The Avalon Pleasure Club's FIRST FALL DANCE Fishermen's Auditorium Friday Eve., Oct. 20th Don't fail to hear the latest hit! "The Navajo Bag." Literary Society Closes The literary of the Green Spring M. E. Church, held its closing exercises on last Wednesday evening. A very interesting program was rendered, which had been arranged by the president, Mr. S. S. Oliver. The literary has been in progress all during the summer season and was well attended. At the close of the program the president was presented with a pair of gold cuff buttons as a token of their appreciation for his good work done in the society. A reception followed which was held in the School house. A very pleasant social evening was spent. The closing remarks were made by the pastor, Rev. R. A. Green. Kerr's Full Orchestra THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER 2,200 pair Baby Pins or Curl Pins; gold-plated; never sold less than 25c. Pair 7c 2000 pairs Link Butto- tures; assorted designs; values. up to 100... LOT 50 100 Gold-Billed Cuff Buttons; some solid gold gift; values up to 216 to $75.00 150 Leather Fobs; genuine leather chaps; hand-carved; about 100 off-prints; up to $500. 490 LOT 60 300 Gold-plated Bracelets; ladies' and misses' sizes; handsome, carryal; values up to $1.50..... ery Shop REET 29 famous and interesting Lectures on city A. M. E. Church Come. See and Peary when he discovered the North Peau. Introduction of Mr. Hen- will he preceded by a musical program children 15 cents. Rev. A. L. Gaines. Pastor. CHRISTIAN WOMEN RAISE SERVICE..... R 19, 1911, at 8 P.M. Ch. Come and Help Us UND CONCERT Graduates of the Maryland School of Blind Shermen's Auditorium on 27th, at 7:30 o'clock. You listen to a program rendered by the MON 20 CENTS Avalon Pleasure Club's LL DANCE Friday Eve., Oct. 20th Hit: "The Navajo Bag." Admission, 25 Cents He Wants to Know Why. To the Editor Dear Sir: I know you are interested in sports and as I have been following the events of the Rod and Gun Club rather closely I thought perhaps you could give me some information of this matter. On the 15th of September at a shoot at Greenwood Electric Park the prizes were won by Messrs. R. H. Butler Ist: Mr. Noel 2nd; and H. N. Williams 3rd. I would like to know if these prizes have been awarded and if not when they will be. The public has not been in awarded and if not when they will be. The public has not been informed as to this occasion. Why? From one who desires to join the Rod and Gun Club. 图 At Waters' A. M. E. Church, Sunday October 22, 1911. To which every body is invited to come and help us to make it a banner day for the Women. 15 Tribes with banners representing 15 of the greatest female biblical characters will be exhibited Something new come and see Special music will be rendered under the auspices of the female choir Mrs. V. T. Ross, Directress assisted by the following noted talent: Mimes: Helen Cooper, Marie Gross, Lula Scott, Marie Williams, Maunie Williams, Annie Evans, Clara G. Lewis and B. Willis. Prominent women speakers will be present at each service. Please return your envelops. Rev. M. F. SYDES Pastor Mrs. A. H. Moore, Pres., Mrs. Ida E. Shaw, 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Marye Sephas, 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs Sarah Myers, 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs. Halli Anderson, Sec. Mrs. Louvenia Woingust, Cor. Sec. Mrs Harriett A. Hilliard, Chairman of Finance. Event-The Ninth Annual Men's Day-All Day H. A. M., Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, subject: "What is Man That Thou art Mindful of Him?" 3 P. M., Special Sermon and Address by Dr. W. A. Wright. 7 P. M., Platform Service: Orations by Messrs. Geo. A. Owens, J. R. Paul Brock, Harry T. Pratt, J. W. Woodhouse and W. Asahie Hawkins. Come and enjoy the Original Men's Day Service. J. P. Waters, President Rev. M. P. Sydes, Pastor BY WILLIAM A. SINCLAIR, A.M., M.D. PHYSICIAN, EDUCATOR AND AUTHOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, S P. M. Special music by the Choir under direction of Mr. J. W. Brown Cards of Admission, 10 Cents Rev. D. G. Hill, D.D., Prstor. W. G. Sumner White, Secretary The "New England School" of Chiropody, Pedicure, Antiseptic Manicure, and Hand Culture Scalp and Facial Treatment. The above named school, established at Washington D. C. April, 1906, has opened at 219 W. BIDDLE STREET, Tuesday October 10, 1911, Baltimore, Md. Classes for Instructions in above named courses For Particulars address Dr. H. B. Thomas, 4634 R street N.W. Washington, D.C., or 219 W. Biddle St., Baltimore, Md. NOW OPEN—THE BOSTON LUNCH ROOM 2618 BOONE STREFT Meals at all hours—From 5:30 a. m. to 11 p. m. ALL HOME COOKING N. B.—We also wish to call attention to the fact that we sell groceries Cigarettes, Tobacco and Cigars. MRS. L. SPENCER, Proprietor ONE TRIP ONLY ONE TRIP ONLY TO THE GREAT ANNUAL CHESTNUT HUNT AT BROWN'S GROVE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15th, 1911 ST. LOUIS STEAMER STARLIGHT Music will be furnished by a Brass Band to entertain yo while you gather Chestnuts. Boat leaves Miller's Wharf at 2.30 P.M. Sharp FARE, ROUND TRIP, 25 CENTS HOUSE PAINTING KALSOMINING AND CLAZING Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JOHN H. OWENS & SON Undertakers & Embalmers Complete $75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc. all of the latest designs. Other Funds as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. 1016 Druid Hill Avenue Corner Oxford Anything in the DRUG LINE NOW OPEN England School" of Chiropractic, Manicure, and Hand Cultures and Facial Treatment. We named school, established at W. Hoppened at 219 W. BIDDLE ST., Baltimore, Md. For Instructions in above named Address Dr. H. B. Thomas, 4630 D.C., or 219 W. Biddle St., Baltimore. OPEN—THE BOSTON LUNCH 2618 BOONE STREET At all hours: From 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. ALL HOME COOKING Wish to call attention to the fact that Cigarettes, Tobacco and Cigars, MRS. L. SPENCER. SIP ONLY ONE TRIP TO THE GREAT ANNUAL CHESTNUT HUNG BROWN'S GROUND TRIP, OCTOBER 15th REAMER STARLIGHT Refurnished by a Brass Band to play while you gather Chestnuts. Lives Miller's Wharf at 2:30 P.M. ROUND TRIP, JOHN RUSSELL PAINTING KALS AND CLAZING Arters by Mail Promptly Attended G STREET Unn Street More's Leading Colored Undertakers in JOHN H. OWENS @ Artworkers & Embassies $75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. 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Mrs. Sallie Blunt has returned to Pittsburg after visiting Mrs. William Jefferson of Argyle avenue. Mr. Herman Henry, of 722 Hanover street, is at the Maryland University Hospital suffering with a broken leg. He is improving rapidly. Miss Fannie Lee of 506 Presstman street left the city for Batavia, New York. Miss Marie Edelen, who has been the guest of Mrs. Robert Hill, of 1151 N. Carey street has returned to her home in Leonardtown, Md. Miss Mary Edelen, who spent the summer at her home in Leonardtown has returned to Baltimore. Mesdames Jennie Ross, Carrie Cooper, Lula Garrett and Grand Secretary, John W. Watkins, attended the thanksgiving sermon of the N. P. O. of O. F., at Annapolis, Md., Sunday last, preached by the Rev. N. M. Carroll. Mrs. L. Hughes, of Philadelphia is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Billups, of 1204 Argyle avenue. Mrs. Annie E. Lester, is confined to her home at 1204 Argyle avenue. Everyone should hear Dr. Sinclair Thursday night. Dr. William A. Sinclair, who speaks on the Congress of Races at Bethel is a race leader. Be sure to greet him. Every racial species was represented in London, Eng., last June. Hear about it. Mrs. Howard A. Dockins, of 828 Druid Hill avenue has returned home after spending a very pleasant summer at Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Miss Vineta Lancaster, of 427 N. Pine street has gone to Lawrenceville, Va. to attend school. He will remain during the winter. Mr. Bernard Lancaster, is home after a three weeks' illness at Jonhs Hopkins Hospital. Mrs. Mollie Giles gave a reception at her apartments, 1234 Druid Hill avenue, last Saturday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Jackson, of Atlantic City. Rev. David Jonhson, of Hagerstown, was in the city this week. Mr. H. M. St Clair has returned to his home in Cambridge after spending a few days with friends in the city. Mrs. John Smith has as her guest, Mrs. E. Jones and daughter of Philadelphia. Rev. Mrs. A. E. Johnson is ill at her home. 1706 E. Madison street. 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