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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XX NO. 9. DONNELLY STICKS TO NEGRO BRICKLAYERS Labor Union Kicks Because He Refuses To Discharge Two Colored Bricklayers THREE MORE COLORED MEN HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED Public Printer Donnelly Says His Action Was Not Aimed Washington, October 20—"This movement against me is fostered by two men who, though representing labor unions, do not work at their trades. It is known to labor organizations that I am the last man who would discriminate against them. The incident which has been the cause of resolutions attacking me was trifling and ordinarily would have attracted no attention." For the first time since the Central Labor Union agreed last Monday night to spread broadcast a set of resolutions condemning him as "an avowed enemy of unionism" and "recreant to every trust", Public Printer Samuel B. Donnelly, of the Government Printing Office, last night defended his actions. It was not his desire, he said, to do anything that might give rise to an agitation of the matter now pending before the Central Labor Union. "The specific charge brought against me," he continued, "is of discriminating against six union bricklayers who struck because one Negro was employed with them. That was the only thing in the resolutions which I am called upon to answer. "My action since this strike was called has, I believe, been logical and governed by precedents in such cases. The work to be done is open to all men save the half dozen who struck. The Negro who was employed was doing a fair day's work and earning his wages. He was a competent bricklayer and it would have beaten the grossest injustice to discharge him. Since I took my position in the matter, three other Negro bricklayers have been employed. They are doing good work and will be retained. There are 400 Negro employees in all Government Printing Office. Negro bricklayers work side by side with white bricklayers in the Washington and Brooklyn navy yards. I cannot see why, in the case of the work to be done at the Government Printing Office, the union men should expect an exception to be made in their favor." Whether or not he would be present at the next meeting of the Central Labor Union and personally answer the charges which have been made against him, Mr. Donnelly declined to say. Emmett L. Adams, who led the fight against Printer Donnelly, declared last night that the announcement of his "unfair dealings" would be published broadcast. He charged the present discrimination is paving the way for other alleged wrongs against organized labor. —Washington Herald. Mrs. Hackley Draws Large Audiences At Chicago Chicago, Ill., October 25—Madam E. Azelia Hackley was greeted by a packed house of music lovers last Thursday night. The occasion was the retiring recital of this noted singer and it proved to be a great event. It was a success from every angle, notably in point of art, attendance and appreciation. It was largely through the efforts of Mr. Cary B. Lewis, editor of the Illinois Chronicle, who was manager and press agent that the Orchestra Hall was packed from pit to dome. Visitors were here from several States and the society people were out in great style, the twenty-three boxes being occupied. It was the first time that the colored people had ever had Orchestra Hall and they turned out in taxis and autos, the ladies wearing beautiful gowns. Madam Hackley rendered her program in a most pleasing manner. In every number she showed the highest training, most wonderful range of voice and gave a series of vocal demonstrations that carried the house by storm. The Tribune and Record Herald critics spoke of her work in a most complimentary manner. Madam Hackley is being urged to return next spring and train a big chorus for a public musical. Washington, D. C., Oct. 25—A movement has been inaugurated looking to the pushing of former Senator J. B. Foraker for the seat on the Supreme Bench made vacant by the death of Justice John Marshall Harlan. Mr. Foraker, as governor of Ohio, gave Mr. Taft his first judicial appointment, which led to his advancement to the presidency of the United States. The movers in this project believe that "one good turn deserves another." Judge Baker Criticised For His Stand In Holding Up Nomination Boston, Mass., October 26. Mr. Lide W. Benjanin, the wealthy financier, has been selected to lead the battle for equal rights in Massachusetts. He has long contended against discriminations against the race, and has lead the boycott against business places that discriminate against the Negro. He is perhaps the most influential colored man in and around Boston. He was given a complimentary banquet at Young's Hotel a few evenings ago. William L. Reed, who was recently appointed clerk of the Juvenile court by Governor Foss, has failed of confirmation by the executive council: Judge Harvey H. Baker, who presides over the court, urged that the present incumbent, Charles W. Williams, be retained to perform services that no other clerk of the court would condescend to do. Reed is a Republican and is messenger to the Governor. Williams was given the appointment five years ago when he was threatened to become a candidate for the legislature. The National Political League has protested against what it regarded as insult to the race on the part of Judge Baker in urging that Williams be retained because he will perform menial service, and will not take all of his vacation time. It also urges that a competent colored lawyer be appointed judge of the court of Special Sessions, which position recently became vacant. William E. Hill, who was pardoned some months ago after serving 40 years in the State Penitentiary, is dead at his home near here. SEGREGATION LAW GETS ANOTHER BLOW Norfolk Judge Says No Law Can Prohibit People From Living Where They Choose CASE AGAINST COLORED TENANT DISMISSED Norfolk, Va., October 26th "The ordinance, in my opinion, being unconstitutional, I dismiss the case." This notation was written on the outside fold of the city warrant charging Ocie Jackson, colored, with violating the segregation ordinance, which was recently put into effect in Norfolk and it was penned by Police Justice Duncan this morning. It does not mean the end of the matter, though, because Captain R. W. Tomlin, attonrey for H. C. Hoggard and Company, he complainants, will carry, the case to the Circuit Court, and then to the Supreme Court, if necessary. None of the testimony was heard this morning. Justice Duncan simply asked Captain Tomlin if he was serious in the matter and then Captain Tomlin replied that he certainly was, the magistrate stated that he would dismiss the case, because he believed the ordinance under which the arrest was made, as unconstitutional. Captain Tomlin [then announced his intention of carrying the matter to the Circuit Court and A. T. Stroud, attorney for Jackson, said he could go to the Supreme Court if necessary to test the constitutionality of the measure. In dismissing the case Justice Duncan said that while it might be distasteful to the white people to have a colored person living in their midst it was a question of taste and not of law and that if the Negro was able to rent or buy property in a white neighborhood and behaved himself no law could be passed, in his opinion, that would compel the Negro to move. Ocie Jackson lives at 244 Chapel street and when the ordinance was passed segregating the Negroes from the white people or assigning them to certain sections of the city, Jackson refused to move. A warrant was sworn out charging him with violating the segregation ordinance and he was summoned to appear in the Police Court today to answer the charge. Jackson's arrest was the first and only one under the new ordinance and the outcome will be awaited with interest. Cambridge School Open; Want Longer Term Cambridge, Md., Oct. 26—The colored public schools of Dorchester county will reopen next Monday, after having been closed since last March. The shortness of the school year is displeasing to a large element of the people here and efforts will be made to have the next Legislature appropriate money to give at least a nine month's term. The colored voters of this county are most enthusiastic in their support of Phillips Lee Goldsborough and of the remainder of the State and county ticket, Mr. Goldsborough will also receive a large Democratic vote. Rev. S. S. Jolley and former Councilman H. M. St. Clair have helped considerably in aiding Goldsborough sentiment. NEWS FROM THE NATION'S CAPITAL Practical Housekeeping Will be Taufiht At Armstrong Manual Training Scheol. A GREAT DEMAND TRAINED TEACHERS Attorney Horner A Candidate For elege for G.O.P. Bureau of The Afro-American Ledgerr, 1004 S Street. N. W. Washington, D. C., Oct. 25—Miss Viola Menard, daughter of W. T. Menard, the journalist, a graduate of Normal School, No. 2 and Miss Jeanette Smith of the same school, are to teach in Chicago. W. P. Tate has been given a substantial promotion in the Treasury Department and transferred from the Office of the Comptroller to the Appointment Division. Register J. C. Napier was in New York City last week. I. Exhibits from various departments of the United States government and Paulina Wayne, the president's famous cow, are to be a part of Prof. R. R. Wright's display at Macon Ga., November 8 to 20. T. Thomas Fortune, editor of the New York Age, is to be in the city a few days, and will be the guest of M. A. Lattimore, managing editor of the National Union in the Cameron, 10th and T streets. The press gang is to tender Mr. Fortune a stag during his stay. Housekeeping on an absolutely practical basis is to be taught in the Armstrong Manual Training School, in pursuance with a recommendation made this week to Superintendent Davidson and tentatively endorsed by him. The plan is to rent a house in the neighborhood of the school, fit it out with real furnishings and keep the place in accordance with the most advanced methods of caring for a family. Dr. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, is to deliver a lecture at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Cuhrch on Thanksgiving day, subject: "Grave yard Rabbit Foot." Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds will sing. Rev. S. P. W. Drew, is holding a $2,000 rally and expects this to be the close of one of the most brilliant financial efforts ever made in this city. A number of theatrical enthusiasts went over to Baltimore last week to witness the production of S. H. Dudley's new comedy, "Dr. Beans from Boston." Dr. J. S. Jackson, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Zion Church and leading aspirant for the Bishopric., was in the city this week, and talked interestingly of his visit to the Ecumenical Conference at Toronto. Rumor has it that Attorney R. R. Horner, is to be candidate for delegate from the District to the Republican National Convention as a "Progressive." Mr. Horner was a delegate in 1908, and supported Senator Foraker for President. Dean L. B. Moore, of the Teacher's College, Howard University, says: "The demand for professional trained teachers in the pedagogical and practical sciences and arts among colored people of the country is so great that it cannot be met by college presidents and superintendents of education. Our graduates of the Teacher's College in 1911 all have obtained good positions. Were the classes in our teachers' colleges larger than the year at present, the members would PRICE THREE CENTS readily find important and well paying positions." Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is to lecture in Cincinnati in the near future. A monster mass meeting is being arranged for by the ministers of all denominations here. A preliminary meeting was held at the First Baptist Church in Georgetown last Monday, which was addressed by a number of prominent men of the cloth and of the laity Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the talented elocutionist, by, by the way, is a native of Baltimore, will give a star dramatic recital at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, next Friday evening, November 3, assisted by Mr. Joseph H. Doughlass, the eminent violinist. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the trustees' fund. Prof. J. Henry Lewis is arranging a benefit concert for the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. The date will be November 14, and a brilliant array of artists will take part. Ford Dabney is to put his principal managerial strength on his new house—the Red Moon—on M. street. He cannot secure a long lease at the Florida avenue site, preventing him from engaging or rebuilding. General Menos Representing Bluck Republic In This Country (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D.C., Oct. 25—General Solon Menos, the newly appointed Hatian Minister has arrived and is quartered at the Hatian Legation, 1429 Rhode Island avenue. He succeeds Monsieur H. Pauleus Shannon. The absence of President Taft will make it necessary for him to delay presentation of his credentials. Secretary Knox, however has agreed to recognize him as authorized to do business with the State Department. It is understood that the negotiations between the Hatian and Dominican Legations here for a settlement of the boundary dispute will be resumed. Gen. Menos has filled many positions of importance in his own country, having been Secretary of Slate, Secretary of Commerce and Minister of Justice. He has also been president of the Legislative Society of Port Au Prince and is brother in law of the present Minister of Foreign Affairs, J. N. Leger, formerly Minister at Washington. Gen. Menos is a gentleman of pleasing personality, and has an interesting family. Mr. Price, son of a former Minister to this country, is his secretary, and callers are given a cordial welcome by him. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., Oct. 25—Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Holland, Mr. Harrison Jenkins, and Mrs. Julia Johnson attended the session of the Centerville district Coonference where Mrs. Johnson was the main speaker for Jane's M. E. Church. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Young were tendered a reception at Bethel Church on Thursday evening. The occasion was the first anniversary of their marriage. An excellent program was rendered by some of Chestertown's best talent. Mr. Samuel McCain an old member of Bethel Church died on last Thursday. Funeral services were held on Sunday at Bethel Church. Chestertown Notes. STUDENTS REBELL AGAINST PRESIDENT The Order To Report For Work In Industrial Classes On Saturday The Cause THE WHOLE SENIOR CLASS EXPELLED (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Greensboro, N.C., October 25— The refusal of the students of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, located here, to attend classes in the industries Saturday mornings was responsible for the expulsion of severan of the members of the senior class and the establishment of the authority of the president, Prof. James B. Dudley. Professor Dudley was surprised last Saturday morning to find that none of the students had reported for duty, and immediately had all of the students summoned to the chapel. He told them that they would have to obey orders or pack up their grips and leave. The senior class did not respond to the order to appear in the chapel. After the other classes had been sent to the shops, some of the teachers reported to President Dudley that the members of the senior class seemed to be fomenting the disorder. The senior class was then sent for a second time and warned that refusal to obey orders meant that they would be expelled from the campus by 1 p.m. They refused to obey the second order and the time for leaving the grounds was extended to 3 o'clock. This order was also disobeyed and Professor Dudley sent word that all seniors whose baggage remained after dark ran the risk of having their trunks placed in the tent outside of the college grounds. The final order being also disobeyed, the trunks of the rebellious seniors were put into the street, a student being left to guard the trunks of those who did not happen to be around. It appears that the plans to remain away from the Saturday classes were arranged last Thursday night, and all students who were not a party to the scheme were not let into the meeting. A number of the students returned penitent Monday, and were reinstated upon their making a written apology to the president The industrial classes on Saturdays will be continued, and only those who have written requests from their employers will be excused. The college was established from funds secured under the Morrill Act, and has an enrollment of nearly 200. President Dudley is one of the best known educators in the country. Emmett Scott in Washington Washington D. C., Oct. 23—Hon. Emmet J. Scott, en route from New York to. Tuskegee, passed through the city last Saturday morning. In Gotham he attended the hearing of the Ulrich case. He is immensely pleased with the situation and looks for a severe punishment for the thug that struck down his illustrious chieftain, Dr. Booker T. Washington, without provocation many months ago. Mr. Scott will return here in December for the meeting of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League. this end. We can hardly anticipate the dire effects, which the passage of this amendment would have upon our civic conditions in this city and state. It will close our mouths and render our efforts nugatory in all attempts at reformation, especially where the ballot is a factor. It will deprive us of influence in the matter of the education of our children, because of the lack of the right to vote. Practically, it will make us foreigners in our native land, without, however, such protection and rights, as are guaranteed to the foreigners by International comity. Fellow citizens, the situation is serious and demands, not only your attention, but your time. There is another serious phase of this question which you cannot afford to ignore, and to which attention is now called. Maryland is the border state. In fact she is a kind of division line between the North and the South—a sort of balance wheel. She is strategic in her location, and this fact gives significance to her conduct in matters both political and religious. If Maryland should pass the disfranchising amendmt, Delaware would follow suit. Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with their large colored populations, would attempt the experiment. New York would fall in line and there would be no guarantee that New England would not seek an invitation to join the Un-American compact. The Members of the Advisory Committee whose names appear below are requested to meet at the Auxiliary Republican Headquarters, 414 W. Hoffman St., Saturday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. The Chairman of the State Central Committee and the Chairman of the City Committee J. P. Evans Jno. Henry Smith Jno. Rich Prof. J. W. Allen Rev. F. R. Williams James Powell Peter Scribner Horace Tingle C. H. Burwell Wm. H. Johnson Lewis Brooks Wm. E. Tilghman C. A. Johnson Rev. Junius Gray Jno. H. Murphy Jr. Henry L. Boyer Wm. H. Buckinghan Rev. D. D. Turpeau Rev. S. S. Jolly Israel Riddick Freeman S. Oliver Wm. Murray Dr. H. S. McCard Thomas H. Franklin Dr. E. J. Wheatly Harry Smith Addison Williams Alfred Rohobolt MorrisMoore Chas. O. Brown Wm. H. Rolls Geo. H. Siddons Chas. Mingo Jno. R. Coles H. M. St. Clair Rev. Jno. Taylor Dr. S. B. Hughes Rev. J. H. Robersor G. H. C. King Rev. J. H. Martin James H. Biddle Alfred_Henson Rev. Ananias Brown Benj. Murray Samuel Young Rev. P. G. Robinson Rev. R. T. Winn Daniel Aquilla Lloyd Dorsey Chas. Wise Marcellus Holmes Dr. W. H. Wright Taylor Wilson I. P. Brown Jas. Holly Ewd. Gray W. T. Greenwood Rev. H. Johnson Jno. W. Badger Joshua Terrell THE COMMITTEE'S APPEAL TO THE VOTERS of MARYLAND Will You Permit it by Neglect? The manhood rights and civil liberty of the citizens of Maryland without regard to race or color, are in jeopardy unless the Digges amendment is defeated. This measure is intended to destroy the Republican party in the State, by depriving the colored citizens of the right to vote, despite the guarantees of the Federal Constitution. The situation, as it relates to the colored man, has never been in any period of his civic history, more serious and alarming than it is to-day. Those who have stood continuously for the denial of manhood and civic rights, to the citizens of African descent, are becoming bolder in their efforts to accomplish their purpose, by passing iniquitous measures, calculated to humiliate and embarrass them. The enactment of such measures into laws is accumulating in the Nation and State. Maryland is the father of the segregation law. By its operation, we are forbidden to live where our means and tastes would lead us, and where our health and happiness would be conserved. The segregation measure was inspired by a feeling of jealosity. There is a certain class of whites who hate us, and actuated by this feeling, become envious and restless at our progress and advancement, especially in a large center like the city of Baltimore. Will politicians take advantage of the situation, and pander to the sentiment of this class, and in order to gratify them, propose and pass iniquitous and discriminating measures, calculated to subserve their political interests, and to give them the prestige of being the champions of the white man's right to supremacy. This right, no colored man, no matter how stupid, has ever denied. The white man has won this right by his accomplishments, in every field of human endeavor, and we concede it without augment. The politicians, therefore, cannot obscure the real issue of this campaign by raising the false cry of "NEGRO DOMINATION." No one should believe it, and the candidate, for so high an office in the state, as that of Governor should be the last man to deceive the people, and to stir up bad feeling, by interjecting the Race issue, which ought to have no place in this campaign. It seems to us, in the face of recent disclosures by the Grand Jury, of political corruption under the management of the Democratic Machine, that, the beneficiaries of such corruption ought to be the last ones to undertake to reflect the Negro citizenship of the State. It is doubtful as to whether any class, whether white or black, could surpass the record for corruption in politics that they have made, as shown by the Grand Jury investigations. The fact that the colored voters in the Nation and State, are allied to the Republican Party, offers no argument in support of the false cry of "NEGRO DOMINATION." No act of the Republican Party, either in the State or in the Nation, can be interpreted in support of this fallacy. Why, then, is this agitation against him? An agitation intended, not only to render him insecure and unhappy in his native land, but calculated to embitter his feelings toward his fellow-citizens, with whom he ought to live on terms of perfect confidence and civic goodwill. Can this agitation be the result of fear? Surely it cannot be, for there is nothing in the colored man's conduct and attitude, either in the Nation or in the State to justify such a feeling. The colored man has been loyal to the interest of the State and Nation, both in peace and war. He has acted sensibly in his conduct, as it relates to the local institutions of the whites; he has been industrious, adding his earnings to the progress and development of the community in which he lives; he has been law abiding; always ready to aid in preserving order and decorum, when others resort to violence with fire and sword. He has been trustworthy and confidential, as is attested by those who employ him in such delicate relations. He has been thrifty, as is shown by the tax rolls of the Nation and State; and he has been progressive, as is shown by the large number of professional and business men, in our midst. Why, then, is all this agitation; this studied attempt to curtail his privilege and to block up his way, and to discourage him in rising to a better civic life? Only the professional politician can answer this question and give the true reasons for his hurtful efforts which is only an effort to win votes, at the sacrifice of a principle, which is inherent in all mankind. It is a source of encouragement to note, that the progressive white people of the state, have already, on two occasions, expressed their disapproval of this agitation, by refusing to vote for the measure which means the disfranchisement of the colored man of the State; and we believe that they will do the very same thing again, on the 7th, of November, and so preserve inviolate to every citizen of the Commonwealth, regardless of race or color, the right of suffrage, under the Constitution. To the colored voter of the State, and especially of the City of Baltimore, we cannot be too persistent in advising activity to get out every vote from now and on, and to urge that that vote be cast for the defeat of the amendment and for the election of the Republican candidates, who stand pledged and committed, not only to kill /this iniquitous measure, but to never assist in its resurrection: We owe it to our Race and to generations unborn to aid by our vote as well as by our contributions in bringing about First, you should give immediate attention to this issue in this pending campaign, by constituting yourself a committee of one, to arouse your next door neighbor, and to acquaint him of the danger in the stay-at-home movement, as may be attempted by the Democratic machine. Third, to encourage every effort and movement, which have as their aim, the defeat of this measure, the election of the Republican candidates, the standard bearers of manhood suffrage, the purity of the ballot and clean administration of the affairs of the Commonwealth. Published by authority of Executive Committee. NOTICE Rev. C. H. Stepteau Robt. R. Ross I. P. Brown Dr. I. M. Cargill Thomas H. Brooks Chas. Sugar Oliver Reynolds Chas. Biddle Hamilton Hays Jno. Cooper Louis James Chas. C. Jones James A. Grooms Jno. Wells Jas. W. Dansbury S. Geo. Wesley Jno. P. Forrester Wm. Herbert Samual Emerson Morris Taylor Preston Johnson Clarence Bright Dr. Chissell Jas. W. Glascoe Geo. W. Howard Wm.C. McCard Geo. H. Carter Jno. Wesley Parker Geo Benson Chas. Briscoe Alfred H. Ross Geo. A. Watty Henry N. Waters Rev. D. G. Hill Lee W. Lyles Alfred Nixon Louis Davenport Edw. Jefferson Dainel Jefferson Rev.J. W. M. Luca Wm. Mason Solomon S. Henson Rev. P. C. Neal Jas. Bagwell Rev. R. D. 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I have passed through Batimore, time and time again, and could not understand why the last time I was there, it would not leave my mind that I should go to see Bishop Handy. There was something which seemed to say that it was my last opportunity, so I just took advantage of it and went over to see him. He was a great man in the church, and man who put the financial department of the African Methodist Episcopal church on a substantial basis. He purchased the financial headquarters, and was greatly criticised for so doing. but he was a man, and he just told the church if it did not want the building he would take it himself, but when he said that, the church wanted it, and took it, and now it owns two buildings instead of one, and you can get money on either of them at any time. It is good investment. I commend his widow to the God who has charge of us all. She has lost a good faithful husband. Peace unto his remains. I shall not have the time to tell you, of my meeting Bishop Handy and how I was impressed with him. I may get the pleasure of doing this another time. You will please excuse me from doing so. I have been a few other places since I sent you a letter from Decatur, Ill., and now I am right here in Louisville, meeting some friends, but I was in Lexington last week attending the Kentucky Conference of the African M. E. Church, presided over by Bishop C. T. Shaffer, D. D., M. D., of Chicago, the man who has done something for God and his race. I learned a thing or two while in Lexington that I did not know before, and I do not know whether or not you were acquainted with it or not. Did you know that Bishop Shaffer at one time was a plasterer in Lexington, and commenced his ministerial career right in Lexington. Since then he has gone up step by step, until now he has reached the top in the church. He is a fine man and makes a good presiding officer. His men are in love with him. He has made a good Bishop and is indeed fatherly in his dealing with men. Reaching Lexington, I went to the Ballard Drug Store, and found that the colored citizens were holding memorial services for chief Justice Harlan, of the United States Supreme Court. I went to the meeting and there I men Hon. J. C Jackson, Dr. W. H. Ballard, and others. I remained until the meeting had closed and then went with them to see the pastor of the A. M. E. church, Rev. E. A. Clark, the man who at another time was connected with the teaching force of Wilberforce University, and now his pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church, Lexington. I met him and he met me and it was not long before he had assigned me to stop with one of the leading physicians of the race, Dr. T. T. Wendell, who is a Meharry man from start to finish. That is he got his foundation at Walden University, then to Meharry where he got his medical training, and from there he went out in the world. He has a large lucrative practice in Lexington, and is regarded as a great physician. He has the pleasure of having as his wife a woman who was right by his side in the school room. A woman, who graduated from Walden and who is indeed useful. She is working side by side with her people for the uplift of all her people. I like to meet this class of men and women. They have a beautiful home, and four children to grace it. ference, and heard some good speeches. I am not going to enter into details, but I will say that the opening was in order, and there was a lively contest. Some of the elders had decreed that the Rev. J. A. Hill should die. He is a young man who had used his pen, but believe me when I tell you that when they counted the votes the man who was put up against young Hill for secretary got ten votes and Hill got 39. Now you may draw your own conclusions. The schools were visited by me. I went to the Constitution street school alone, but when I struck the other school I had some one to go with me. I had Prof. N. B. Allen. I had a special invitation for the Constitution street school extended by Miss Alice Lytle, one of the teachers, and then I had met Prof. Calder before. I met all the teachers and said a few things to a lot of children. Prof. Russell is principal of the High School. He is the right man in the right place. He has a first-class high school. Some of the people try to fight him, but that's nothing new. The man who is doing something must expect to be fought. This is the way things are going on in this world. At any rate the High School was called together, and I made a few remarks and Prof. N. B. Allen, of the Southern Christian Recorder made a real speech. God bes him over and over again. He is a fine young man; then Rev. Dr. Simmons of the M. E. Church spoke. The principal and teachers invited me to deliver the commencement address in June. I do not know whether I will be able to accept the invitation or not. I took a trip to Frankfort, and had the pleasure of seeing the father of Charles Stewart, and Henry Stewart. He looked well. He is making his home at the Soldiers home in Dayton, Ohio, but was in Frankfort on a visit among friends. I ate some chicken pie with him, called on Martin Boyd, Miss Sonnie E. Williams, Mrs. Amanda Coleman and others, and then started for another part of the world. I met Prof. William H. Mayo, principal of the high school of Frankfort. He has recently lost his wife by death. To him I extend sympathy. I am here now for a few hours, but will soon turn my attention to other things. God bless you. I have at least seen the article which appeared in the Light, of Port Gibbon, signed "J. O. Midnight." This Midnight had never seen it before. I do not know whether I have any sons or not, but if so I would like for them to let the world know that they are juniors and not the old man. I have never been called on in my life and have never found it necessary to write an article like that and I hope never to do so. When I am talking about a man, I use his name, and do not deal in things general, but particular. In my other articles I have been shooting at the wind, because I had not read it. Upon reaching this city, Editor Steward had a copy of the Light, which had it in it. Gentlemen, that is one of your men, who afflicted. It is a man right in Mississippi, and you should locate him, and not hold me for it. I have had a letter from Rev. A. A. Cosey, of Mound Bayou, which I will take up at another time. He is just doing his part of the work. Now send all mail for me, care A. M. E. Conference, Dixon, Tenn. Fire in High School Just as the pupils of the night classes at the High School were wending their way to school Wednesday night, fire was discovered in the basement. Some one notified Prof. Joseph Lockerman, who has charge of the school, and an alarm was turned in. The arrival of the firemen was followed by a large crowd of people, who were apprehensive that the building might be destroyed. The fire was confined to the storeroom. The damage will not exceed $300. The fire practically broke up the instruction for the night school. Raise Price on Funeral Coaches The Coach Owner's Association has raised the price of carriages for funerals from $4 to $5 for local funerals. The price of a hearse will be $7 instead of $6. Hacks to funerals in Towson will cost $8, and if they bring mourners back to the city the price will be $4 additional. A hearse will cost more also. Corresponding increases have been made for funerals in Ellicott City, when the carriages and hearsees are furnished by city folks. For Sunday funerals in the city, carriages will cost $6 each and a hearse $8. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER MANNING SAYS DEFEAT AMENDMENT Its Enactment Will Make Negroes In This State Helpless Joseph C. Manning, the white Alabamian, who is making a crusade against disfranchisement and other evils in the Souh, delivered an address describing conditions in the South before a large audience at Perkins Square Baptist Church on Tuesday night. The address was along the same lines that Mr. Manning delivered before the Ministerial Alliance. The speaker said that only 1,500,000 men of 6,000,000 in the South exercised the right to veto, and that this governing minority was responsible for poor school facilities, disfranchisement and discriminating laws as well as lynching. "The problems of the South are not confined to the Negro", he said, "and are for the whole country to solve. The cry of "Let the South alone" is a deluding one, for that enables the oligarchy to rule with a high hand. You should vote down the Digges disfranchising bill as its enactment will mean that the colored voters of Maryland and a large number of the whites will be helpless as we are in the South. We must understand the real conditions, and we must learn that when the colored people rise as one man against injustice to their race that the National Republican party will not dare to disregard their complaint." Dr. Ernest Lyon delivered an address in which he urged that the defeat of the Diggs bill be made sure by all turning and voting against the measure. The meeting was presided over by Rev. Marion F. Sydes. The benediction was delivered by Rev. Joseph L. Butler. Appointed Head of Virginia Institition Special to the Afro-American Ledger. Lynchburg, Va., October 26th Rev. Dr. R. C. Woods has been installed as pastor of Virginia Baptist Convention, an institution supported by the Colored Virginia Baptist State Convention. He is an alumnus of the school, and for two years served as pastor of the Clayton-Williams University at Baltimore. He resigned the presidency of the latter school to accept the pastorate of the largest Baptist church in Staunton, and now gives up the latter to be made head of the seminary. He will succeed Rev. R. L. Diggs, who goes to Selma, Ala. to take charge of the theological department of Selma University. Rev. Dr. Payne, who has been teaching at the Kentucky State University, has been elected dean of the theological department of the seminary. The Virginia Baptist Seminary is largely the work of the late Gregory W, Hayes, who served as its president for a number of years. MORGAN COLLEGE FUND NOT COMPLETED President Spencer Denies Statements That The $50,000 Fund Is Completed. A statement published in several Baltimore papers to the effect that Morgan College, of this city, has finished the campaign for raising $50,000 to match Mr. Carnegie's conditional gift of $50,000 is unfortunate incorrect. We are well on with the campaign but the amount has not been entirely secured, and will not be until the churches meet the quotas subscribed by them. Splendid progress has been made and our colored friends are earnestly conducting the campaign. We need a little more patience and perseverance to completely win. If the usual readers of the Afro-American will kindly join in the campaign and publish this correction, they will have the thanks of the administration of Morgan College. The great increased attendance at Morgan College and its branches make permanent its prospeerity as soon as this sum can be secured. J. O. Spencer, President. That The Mount St. Schoop Is Located In A Colored Neighborhood; The Maryland, Pharmaceutical and Dental Association has had prepared a map showing the color of the population near the Mount Street school. The City Council recently passed an ordinance providing that the school be turned over to the whites after next September, and the same now awaits the approval or the veto of Mayor Preston. Dr. H. Stanton McCard collected facts, which show that half of the residents in the 200-block of Mount street, where the school is located, are colored, and that the majority of the residents in the immediate vicinity are colored. Facts and figures were gathered to show that 504 of the 667 pupils attending the school live within a radius of six squares while 318 of the former number live within three blocks of the school. A map depicting the exact conditions in the locality was drawn by Prof. Ralph Cook, of the faculty of the Colored High School, and the same, with the other facts, left at the Mayor's office by Dr. McCard. Protest Against Changing School A meeting protesting against changing the school into one for whites was held at Allen A. M. E. Church last Thursday night. 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Correspondents will please have communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFEO-AMERICAN Co. BALTIMORE, OCT. 28, 1911 Mr. McNulty did not win but he made an awful fuss, and well are afraid his enemies will never forgive him. --- Now would be a good time for Mr. McNulty to come to the mourner's bench of the G. O. P. After a while he might be taken into the fold as a full fledged member. The Evening News seems to be doing what Mr. Gorman said he was going to do in this campaign, calling a spade a spade. Perhaps Mr. Gorman did not think other folks could call things by their right names as well as he can. --- The Republican candidates have at last spoken out in meeting and now we can follow them fully. The thing nearest and dearest our hearts is our franchise. The party's candidates have delivered themselves fully on this question and now we know where they stand we are behind them with all the power and force we have. The Afro-American Ledger welcomes back to the firing line that courageous old lion-hearted leader, the Lion. George L. Wellington. A man who knows how to fight and fight hard. We are expressing our own opinion when we say that with him in the lead, the Republican Party would take on the life and energy of the old days. May his days increase. THE STAY-AT-HOME MOVEMENT Our attention has recently been called to the fact that our friends the enemy have a desire to put up a job on us by making it extremely pleasant for us on the day of election by wining and dining us to such an extent that we will be well pleased to forget that it is election day an thus refrain from going to the polls to vote. Some of them, it is understood, are so zealous of our health that they wish us to take advantage of the day and go out in the woods and gather chestnuts. Others again want us to take an excursion down the bay. All nice things to be sure in their proper place, but as Thanksgiving Day is not so far off, would it not be as well to wait for our wining and dining until that time, and as for going on a chestnut hunt, we feel pretty sure that Brown and Langley will make it pleasant for us on any day after election, if we feel a desire to go. For an excursion down the bay, it is too cold for that kind of sport and next summer will do for that. But seriously this is not the time for any such nonsense. Our right are at stake, and when a man's rights are at stake, he ought to bear the mighty courage to stand up for them at any cost. Every vote will be needed to defeat the disgraceful disfranchisement act passed by the recent Legislature. We must go to the polls, every man of us and vote against it and at the same time vote for the candidates on the Republican ticket. At some future time we may stay at home, go on excursions, etc., but not this time. MR. DONNOLY VS. THE UNION "Colored persons work in the Government printing office side by side with other employees in harmony and with great efficiency. Any employee of this establishment who tries to precipitate the devilish stricture of race prejudice will be immediately dismissed and will not be again employed." Now that is what we call a manly utterance from a manly man. While we have many friends, there are few enough of them who have the manly courage of their convictions and will speak and act at the time and place when the greatest good can be accomplished. The Central Labor Union of Washington has been for sometime trying to take possession of the Government Printing Office and oust the colored men there employed. The whole thing is just what Mr. Donnolly says it is: "devilish stricture of race prejudice," and the sooner it is stamped out the better it will be for all concerned. With a few more men of the Donnelly stamp in positions of the kind Mr. Donnelly occupies we see a brighter day dawning for the race. How we would rejoice if Mr. Taft would occasionally give utterance to something like the above. But we hardly think it possible. A few strong words like the above on the question of lynching would bring more friends to his side than all he has said in his ten thousand miles wing around the circuit. If ever the time should come when the Negro can say or do a good thing for Public Printer Donnelly it should be done. We need more of his kind of friendship. It is a rare treat in these days. --- A FIGHT FOR RECOGNITION The present campaign in Maryland is of the utmost significance and importance. It is a fight of the people of the state for recognition. The establishment by law of "primaries" chronicles the beginning of a new era in our civic life, and, not until a few more elections shall have taken place will the real meaning of the primary dawn upon the people of Maryland. The primary idea when properly understood, and realized, simply means the government of the people by the people. It is true that we hear a great deal about democracy, but democracy has never been put into practice in the Southern States. The thing which has been passing for democracy all these years is simply a government by an "Oligarchy". The state crowd means a little "Oligarchy" seeking to gain the ascendancy over the city ring. A beginning has been made in the right direction in making the primary what it should be, the expression of the people in the respective parties, of their will with respect to certain public policies, and the men they desire to carry in to effect such policies. And that is democracy. Such action means the rule of the people in their own affairs. As it is now, as it is all over the South, the people do not rule; they are bound hand and foot by the bourbon dynasties which in constant succession have ridden the people almost to death. Fraud in our recent primary election, and the existence of machines and rings but plainly interpret the truth of the slavery of the people to their political masters. Negroes are not the only persons disfranchised in the Southern states; we dare say that there are as many white persons, if not more, disfranchised, as colored. The disfranchisement differs only in method. The frauds in the recent primary indicate just how the great middle class of southern whites, in many states are deprived of the ballot; for although one may go to the polls and go through the ceremony of voting, yet, if a different set of returns are given forth to the public than that which would appear by an honest and fair count of the ballots as cast, he is as much swindled out of his right to express his will at the voting place as the poor Negro who is denied even registration. The real fight in Maryland is for true Democracy, and there can be no true Democracy aside from a free ballot and an honest and fair count. It ought not to be necessary to attempt to convince the people of conditions by the gang that is responsible for the iniquities which have disgraced this state for so many years in the past, with trick ballots and every ingenious device to commit political larceny on the rights of the people. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER The practical conclusion is, the people ought to try a new set of men at Annapolis. The Republican party in this state is neither pure or immaculate, but the forte of circumstances would impel it to attempt to satisfy this deep yearning of the people of the state for liberation from the so-called democratic bosses and machine which holds them in perpetual serfdom. A vote for Goldsborough and the Republican ticket will largely contribute towards bringing about such conditions as will enable the people to govern themselves having a free ballot and a fair count. We are crossing the line of the seasons and great care should be exercised by all people that they are not too much exposed to the fall rains, and every effort ought to be made to keep the feet dry and warm. At this season of the year, before the system undergoes the change in preparation for winter, one can contract cold much more easily than later in the season. If you take cold now, it will give you more trouble and last you longer than if it came later. WAKING UP. DOING THE RIGHT THING The laity of the city of Baltimore should feel very grateful for the stand that the ministers are taking in order to preserve the manhood rights of our people. The white ministers of the city are using their pulpits to condemn the fraud practiced by the Democrats in the last primary. The colored ministers of the city, without regard to denomination have organized and are giving their time and talents in fighting the Digges Disfranchisement amendment. The colored ministers of the city know that when the right to vote is taken away from their people, every other kind of evil and oppression will follow. Any criticisms of the ministers in their efforts to maintain the right to vote for our people should be frowned down by all lovers of the race. Baltimore feels proud that it has a class of ministers who will not sit idly by and see the rights of their people taken from them. If this campaign were simply a contest between the Democrats and Republicans, perhaps the colored ministers would be excused for not participating in the campaign, but when the greatest right of the colored people is threatened, as it is in this instance in the attempt to rob him of his franchise, it would be criminal for the colored ministers to remain silent. If every city in this country should be blessed with a class of ministers as the Baltimore ministers are now showing themselves to be, it would be better for our race. ITALY AND TURKEY Turkey, the sick man of Europe, and Italy the struggling representative of a mighty past, are at odds so great, that they are trying to settle their differences by an appeal to arms. Within twenty-four hours after Italy announced her ultimatum, she opened fire on the Turks, and refused advice from the powers until she should have landed her forces and possessed herself of Tripoli on the north coast of Africa. It will be remembered that when in 1878 the treaty of Berlin ended the Russo-Turkish War, Turkey agreed to allow Italy the peaceful penetration of Tripoli, which is only a few hundred miles south of Italy, across the Mediterranean Sea. Italy has repeatedly declared she did not want any territory in Tripoli, but because of the presence of so many of her subjects in Tripoli, she desired to be permitted to protect them and enjoy the peaceful pursuits of commerce. But it appears now, that Italy has only been waiting for the psychological moment to make this aggressive move for territory. So when Germany and France were at the acute stage in their discussion concerning Morocco Italy quietly got her forces together and beagn this raid for territory and refused to hear the advice of the Powers until her purpose, the occupation of Tripoli, was accomplished. It now appears, that if Turkey wants peace, she can have it, by allowing Italy's sovereignty over Tripoli. It remains to be seen whether Turkey will quietly give up or contend for her territory. Should Turkey give up, there will still be another owner to face, that may cause the British Lion to growl. If Italy fortifies at Tripoli, she will be dangerously near British possessions and her warships off the coast of Tripoli will look like disputing the mastery of those waters with England, and we may have a repetition of such a contention as brought on the Russo-Japanese war. We confess the present situation in Europe does not augue well for the long talked of and prayed for universal peace, for the dogs of war are still straining at their chains. The kind of coal under the boiler determines the amount of steam inside of it. The kind of food you give your boys and girls will determine the force and vitality of their life, and their ability to stand up under the awful strain of the school house and the work of a student. Don't send your child to school without his breakfast, what's more; see that it is the proper kind. We are crossing the line of the seasons and great care should be exercised by all people that they are not too much exposed to the fall rains, and every effort ought to be made to keep the feet dry and warm. At this season of the year, before the system undergoes the change in preparation for winter, one can contract cold much more easily than later in the season. If you take cold now, it will give you more trouble and last you longer than if it came later. WAKING UP. Our colored people are waking up on the political situation and it is high time. We hope it is not too late for them to do their full part in winning the victory for the G. O. P. Things ought to have been moving long ago, and would have had the people charged with leadership done their part. Recent events in the line-up of the Negro voters will also serve to teach the white Republicans some things as to methods to be pursued by them in the future in reference to the leadership and lineup of the colored vote. There was a time when white men could handle the Negro vote at will, but that time is past; intelligence has changed things wondrefully and today if you want to lineup Nergovotres it will be necessary to send Negroes to do it. Let the white Republicans get wise. Watch Dr. Lyon and his colored cohorts. --- CHARACTER. There used to be a song somewhat like this: "The old-time Religion is good enough for me." And, so say we all. At least, we ought to say as much. If there be one thing above another which is most urgently-needed among us, it is to the effect that the preachers in all our churches should, not in a single sermon, or for a short while, but constantly, in season and out of season emphasize the duty and need of personal righteousness. We are not saying that this is not done. But it can be done with increasing vigor and force. This is more needed than any thing else, just. The entrance of God's word giveth life. We need life in more abundance. A certain prominent man, in this city, not long ago, complained of 'toomuch moral and spiritual tone' to the editorials in the Afro-American Ledger, which we esteem as an exceedingly high compliment. In the presence of a people, and poor ones at that, money and fashion mad, nothing but a greater manifestation from within of the power of God, can save them from moral ruin. The great function of a preacher, as well as that of a Christian editor, whether his journal be a secular one, or technically, a religious one, is to aid in building up character. And certainly the signs of the times indicate that this especial function should be increasingly exercised and exerted. That kind of practical religion which makes a man do right because it is right, while it necessarily engenders a certain amount of suffering and testing, yet it renders him more efficient, every way. He is a better citizen for it; he is enabled to increase his earning power, and he is rendered happier, because he is conscious of moral uprightness. But the true preacher speaks with his life as well as with his voice. He can not hope to see the fruits of self-control exhibited among those to whom he preaches unless he sets before them daily, in his own life, just how the thing is accomplished. No man who is a lover of righteousness, and a hater of all iniquity will ever complain about a moral or spiritual plane which is too high. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh, and when one complains of too exalted a standard, it is more than likely that his very case witnesseth to the urgent need of revealing more and more the beauty and practical helpfulness of such an exalted standard. The man who does not carry religion into his business confesses that he has none to carry. And the little business which he may have will soon be reduced to nothing because of the lack of the fruits of religion to conserve and hold together the real man in him, which is not of the earth, earthy. Character building is what is vitally needed among us. It is not enough to know the Ten Commandments, but the vital and the practical thing is to see that we enjoy the spirit of those Commandments whereby they may be transferred to real life. This is a matter that can not be taken for granted. The demon of selfishness and insubordination cometh not out except by "prayer and fasting". In other words, if we are to rise in character it will mean hard and constant work. MINISTERS WAGING HOT WAR ON AMENDMENT MINISTERS WAGING HOT WAR ON AMENDMENT Urge Members of Their Congre-gations To Fight Disfranchising Amendment INTEREST AROUSED TO A HIGH PITCH Never A Better Time To Prove Our Manhood Than Now, Says Dr. Alexander The Digges disfrancihsing bill and the evils that await the race should the bill be ratified by the people, were referred to in a number of sermons by local pastors Sunday. Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson told the congregation of Union Baptist Church that the rights of the race were at stake and that the Democratic machine was trying to sneak the bill through. In speaking of the measure at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church Rev. W. A. C. Hughes sooked as follows: "At this particular time in the life of our commonwealth there comes a call to men of thought and action to take the field in a valiant effort to repulse the despotic attempt of certain political bosses in our State to take from the hands of a large constituency their manhood rights and the protection they have against political fraud which so often creeps into the government. "By a recent action of our legislature an amendment to the Constitution of Maryland is proposed, politically christened "The Digges Amendment," which has for its end the elimination of a large voting population and the setting up of a "ring" whose word will be law. "The early settlers of this country preferred at first to live under the protection of the mother country, but the responsibilities of citizenship were imposed without its privileges: taxation without representation, another form of disfranchisement, meant Bunker Hill, Yorktown and the surrender of Cornwallis and the establishment of these United States. "Will Maryland in the face of all history seek to establish a measure so thoroughly partisan and rank with injustice? Twice an attempt has been made. A third time the voters must render their decision. "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." We are not to sit by easily and say this measure cannot win because it has been defeated before." Rev. Dr. Wm. Alexander in a sermon at Sharon Baptist Church strongly urged the amendment's defeat. He said: "Never before in our history have we had a better opportunity to prove we appreciate the ballot and know how to use it than we will have at the coming election. The issue advocated by the leading white men of this state of all parties is a free exercise of the ballot by all qualified voters and a fair count of the ballots by the election officers. Nothing else will prevent the shameful condition which now exists. In two previous elections when amendments were defeated, which if they had passed would have taken the right to vote from us, our franchise was saved by white men who voted with us evidently believing we would use our votes for the welfare of the state in such a contest as is now on. It is, therefore, plain that it is our duty to study the issue and be ready to vote as a unit for the candidates who we believe will put an end to the ballot box frauds and give the state the best possible system of government. Do not forget to put your mark against the Digges amendment, for if it passes it will be a long time before colored men in Maryland will have the privilege of voting." WOMEN WILL HELP TO GET OUT VOTERS For the first time in the political history of Maryland, the Negro women of the city have been organized into a campaign committee for the purpose of working for the success of the Republican ticket. With Dr. Ernest Lyon, former Minister to Liberia, as chairman, the "Auxiliary Republican Committee" has been organized, with headquarters at 414 West Hoffman street. Associeted with this committee is the Anti-Digges Amendmen League, composed of several hundred Negro women, and of which the mother of City Councilman Harry S. Cummings, colored, is president. Dr. Lyon, in speaking of the work being done by both the Negro men and women, said last night: "We are much interested in the defeat of the Digges amendment, which proposes to take away our suffrage rights. The Republican candidates are opposed to this amendment and we are supporting them. We are holding meetings and distributing lite:ature and asking our people to arouse themselves. We are advising them not to listen to any tricksters. The ladies are organized and are doing much missionary work. They will visit the homes of the voters of our race and impress upon the men the necessity of voting. We believe that any reference to the Negro question as an issue in this campaign is unfair. We are a progressive and law-abiding people and should not be used as an issue. The ladies have already held several meetings and are much interested in this fight." "Are they in favor of women suffrage?", Dr. Lyon was asked. "We have not considered the question of votes for women yet", he replied, "and to do so would be to obscure the real issue. While we are trying to prevent the Negroes from staying away from the poils on election day, we do not believe that they did remain away at the city election, and we think a recount of the votes cast in that election will show it. We are doing all in our power to awaken interest amohg our people and expect a heavy vote this time." The white Republican organization managers have generally attributed the defeat of Mr. Timanus last spring to the failure of the Negroes to vote. This time they are making every effort possible to get the full Negro vote to the polls, and while the Democrats concede the defeat of the suffrage amendment and are making no fight for it, Republican politicians are using its presence on the ticket as a means of arousing the Negroes. The plans for the latter, it is said, include the formation of squads of colored women, who will go through the Negro settlements and arouse interest among the Negro men in the fight. Republican white leaders feel that in the last few campaigns there has been considerable lukewarmness among the Negroes, and they are determined to leave no stone unturned to correct this condition in this campaign. Baltimore Sun Harman's Notes Harman's, Md., Oct. 26—The services at St. Mark's M. E. Church were fairly attended, considering the inclemency of the weather last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. L. W. Briggs preached. A rally will be held this Sunday morning, and a sacred concert will take place in the afternoon. Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Howard, widow of the late William Howard, were held at Magothy M. E. Church, the pastor, Rev. Henry A. Carroll, officiating. John Toadvin, of Baltimore had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mrs. Elizabeth Gambrill is confined to her home by illness. St. Michaels Jottings. St. Michaels, October 25—Miss Gracie Kirby has returned from her visit to Federal, Md. Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee, are visiting in Irvington, Va. Miss Mary Grant, of Preston, Md., is spending a few days at the residence of Mrs. Eliza Lee Perry on Fremont street. Miss Agnes Moose, who has been visiting relatives here, has returned to Philadelphia. Mrs. Bertha Harrison left for Baltimore last week. Dr. H. W Smith went to Ivey Town, Md., Monday, to take charge of a public school such as he taught last year. All the public schools of Talbot county began Monday. Prof. W. L. Lndsay, of Washington, D. C, will visit St. Michaels, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Davis entertained a few friends in honor of a birth day reunion at their apartment of Mrs. H. J. Hunt, of 511 Robert street, on last Sunday evening October 22nd, and a very pleasant time was spent. Mr. George E. Andeson, of 2464 Buchanan street, retuned home this week, after a delightful trip to Boston, Mass. and other surrounding points, the guest of her niece, en route home she visited New York City, as the guest of her sister, Miss Mary E. Ayers, aso her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Bowley. Will Celebrate Anniver- . Sary of 13th Amendment Washington, D. C.. Oct. 25—The colored citizens of the District are to fittingly commemorate the 46th anniversary of the adoption of the 13 Amendment to the constitution of the United States. The cele- bration, which is to be on a elab- orate seale, will he held December 318 at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church, under the general direc- tion of its energetic pastor, Rev. Simon P. W. Drew. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. This is the first time. this significant event has ever been celebrated here, and it is at- tracting. widespread attention. The principal address will be. delivered by former Senator John B. Hender- gon, of Missouri, the author of the ‘Amendment, and who engineered its passage through Congress. Among those invited to be present are ex-Speaker Cannon, Wm. Jen- nings Bryan, President Taft, vice president Sherman, Congressman Powers, of Kentucky, Sulzer of New York’ and Campbell of Kan- 395; Senators Cullom, Sutherland, Borah, Briston and others; Dr. Booker T. Washington, Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Whitfield MeKin- lay, Register Napicr, Auditor ‘Ty- ler, Assistant. Attorney General Lewis, Judge Robert H. Terrell, John C. Dancy, Assistant Supt. R. C.. Brace and all of the local minis- ters. New Literary- Society Organized A well attended meeting 1n the interest of organizing a literary so- ciety. was held in Bethel A. M. E. Church, Thursday evening. A tem- porary. organization was formed and a committee appointed for per- ‘manent organization to open on Friday evening, November 10. ‘The enthusiasm betokens bright future for the organization. of a strong literary association in this city is much-needed. ee SALE Now. going on Terms; $10.00.down and $1.00 per week, or 10 per-cent_off for cash on Sparrow’s Point Electric Line near Baltimore: electric cars steam railroad, county road, tel- ephone, telegraph, mail service, water, fishing, crabbing, healthy location and the right place FOR YOUR FAMILY You can raise chickens, vege- tables, fruit and anything. else; church, schools all right at STEELTON PARK Lots 25f¢ front by 125ft deep. We can arrange to build for you, Salesman at park daily from 1 to, 5.80 p. m. Take trolley on Sparrows Point hine get at Park at Turner's Station. City Office 463 Calvert Building. REALTY SALES COMPANY George A. Finch, Pres. Cooking Class The Cooking Class of tue Colored Youcy Womens’ Christian Associa tion will open October, 13, at the ugual place Park Ave,, and Frank lin Street, at 7;30 p. m, All iuforma- tion'mav be obtained from Miss Sadie Chew, at the C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Dinid Hil Ave, from 9-a. mi toda, m daily. EDUCATION Instriiction given in Hair Work, facial Massage and Manicure © ing. Also making of Puffs, Braids, etc. Madam M.A. Hunter 737 George Street DR. JNO. H. TOMPKINS 949 Druid Hill Avenue Paltimorr, “Md. Main Office: 949 Druid Hill Ave. Office Hours: 8:to 10 a. m., 130 to Sp. m. 7 to8.90 p.m. Branch Olfice: Orleans and Spring Sts ‘NE. corner (fice Hours: 12 to 1 & 5 to 6.80 p.m. C..& P. "Phone Mt. Vernon 2249-M 9-30 JOHN H. BROWN HAS OPEN The DRUID CAFE ‘At.407 Druid Hill Auenue Willibe glad to have the patronage of friends and the Public-in general Imo-11 WATNED—intelligent man to sell Building Lots; good money’ to the right: man... Apply 463° Calvert Gailding, City.” : Sixth Annual Grand Ball and Reception Given by the Automobile Pleasure Club - wa Of Atlantic City...... ‘AT THE MONUMENTAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS ae St, Paul and Centre Stréeta oa MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 30th, 1911 Music by the Commonwealth Band, Prof. Charles Harris, Leader CARDS OF ADMISSION 35 CENTS. The Club will arrive at Uaion Station at 3.35 P. M., Monday, and will be escorted by the Cornella Assembly, James P. Bias, President, Robert A. Elliott will be tne marshal of the parade. «WANTED... «».Women and Girls to Strip Tobacco... Paid while learning. Can make good wages. Persons having experience preferred. | Apply from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M, At S. W. Cor. Biddle St. and Park Ave Baltimore Stripping Co. - THE ANNUAL BAZAR... —_0r—_ BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St. BY THE COMBINED FORCES OF THE CHURCH Will begin Monday, Nov. 6th, and continue until Friday, Nov. 10th The booths will be beautifully decorated and abundantly supplied with all ‘the various articles desired. A prograin will be furnished each evening by a Special Committee. Season Tickets 25 Cents. Single tickets 10 Cents: Mr. John T. Williams, President. Mrs, Lydia Burke, Vice President. Mrs, Grace. Wescott, Seozetary. Mrs. Annie V. Grant, Asst. Sec’y. Mrs. Isabella White, Treasurer. REV. D. G. HILL, Pastor. See OTe Ts ee a Se, EN Ce TT sae ae The honored graduate of Harvard and the winner of'the Rhodes Scnolarship of Oxford University, who-is now on his vacation pre- paring to take the highest course at Heidleberg, Germany. By in- vitation of the Baitimore A. M. E. Preachers’ Meeting, will lecture at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Thursday, Nov. 2nd, 1911, 8.P. M. General public invited. Positively a Silver Offering. A. I. Gaines, Pres. 3.0, Custis, See’y: D. G, Hill, Pastor. a nn Mrs. Maggie L. Walker @ Mrs. Maggie L. Walker of Richmond, Virginia. .-LECTURE AND MUSICAL TREAT... Will be given.under the auspices: of the Council of the I. 0. of ST. LUKES of this City, Wednesday Evening, Nov: 22ad, 1911 — At Trinity A. M. E. Church Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev A. L. Gaines, Pastor. Every member and friend of the St. Lukes Order is invited to come. see and hear one of the nuted speakers of our race,. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, the only Negro woman President of, 8 Bank, Other prominent speakers. will be present from Washington. Address by the State Deputy, Rev,.J.‘T Carpeu- ter, who has been appoinied to the Bt: Lukes work in this ‘city und State. A special musicel program will proceed the lecture. : . r ADMISSION FREE. ‘|ADMISSION. FREE, BRefreshments on sale under the auspices of the W.' M..M. Society of : the Church, Birr. M. 1. Gaines, President. ‘The Committee of the Lecture is composed of the Officers and Members * “of the various Councils, Building Lots FOR SALE Steelton Park Sparrows Point Electric Line Near Sparrows Point at Turner’s Statior TITLES GUARANTHED 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. TvnebO--6.00. p.m Buy Now. and Own Your Home. ——_——— North Point C.& 1 Co. Andrew J. Evans, Pres. | Henry J. Lowers, Sec. | CITY OFFIOR— 463 CALVERT BUILDING BRING THIS AD WiTH YOU FOR SALE—A three story house with store front. with modern con- veniences, 540 Dolphin street. Ap- ply for particulars.at 414 W. Hoff man street, between 4 and 9p. m., daily. tf Music Lessons Free FOR COUPONS. AllInstruments Orchestra Music for sale. Nathan Naviasky. 940 Druid Hill avenue. Call. and see about it. tf WANTED—A young lady desires position as clerk in office. Good at. figures. Apply::208 N. Amity street. Lodgers and-Boarders wanted’ by the week. Apply to 716 W. Mul- berry street, THE AERO-AMERICAN-LEDGER TO THE LAUIES The Weekly. Meeting. of the Art Class of the Y.W.C.A. = wit. 826s Wednesday evening, October 18th 7.80 to 9,30 p. tm. 5 Courses of Instruction will be given in Leather Work, Burnt Wood, Pierced and Hammered Brass, Stenciling and Embroidering, Darning and» Batton- holeing. . Terms'50 Cents a Month ‘The Class. in Embroidery will begin November 8th, under the direction of Mra. Kate Brown instructors—Miss Emma Bright Misa Elvira Molson Mise F. L. Murphy ‘The Ladies are for “Hairdresser to Society” i FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. I LEAD—OTHERS FLLOOW Icarry-a full Line of Colored Hu- man Hais Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Te~icuring Parlors 1129 Druid Hili Avenue Room for rent—Furnished room for settled young man—Apply J.T. R. Afro-Amercian Office, 628 N. Eutaw street. Follow the crowd to the High Class Sacred Concert at Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington and East streets, Sunday, October 29, at 8 p.m. Representatives from lead- ing church choirs have been invited to assist Asbury choir, Silver Offering. Rev. C, G. Cummings, Pastor; SPECIAL NOTICES ————— Samaritans Journey To Jerusa- lem, Under the auspices of the Helping Hand Association, com- mencing, October 23rd to November Srd, 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, Mrs. Mary F. Gent, President, Mrs. Mary E. Fisher, secretary; Miss Alice Johnson assistant secre- tary; 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. RETUKN ENGAGEMENT of the Matchless Young Artists, the fa- mous luvenile Troubadors. Mr, Li B..Toomey, instructor. At Allen A.M. E Church, Thursday, Noven~ ber 9 h, 1911, 8.15 P.M, Ernest Grason, Chairman. “Archie M Grav, Sec’ys Rev. J. G Martin, Pastor. Special Sermon to the Piano Cir- cle of the Good Samaritans, Sun- day, October 29, 1911 at 3 p: m., at the Good Samaritan Hall, 628 N, Eutaw street, cor, Druid Hill avenue, mt Sermon by Rev. Ida Nelson, . of the Holy Temple Church, her choir and congregation will be present, All are welcome. Mrs. Emma Gleaves, President Miss Annie Butler, sceretary R. J. Curtis, R. W..G. Chief Mrs. 8. J. C._ Ralph, R. W. G: Secretary The Alphian Male Singing Society will render a Literary programme atthe B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist Chureh, Caroline and Mc- Elderry ‘streets, Sunday, October 29, 1911"at 6 p. m. _ President, Miss Bertha Brownley; Pastor, Rev. P. ©. Neal. Silver offering at the door. St. Andrews’ Male Beneficial So- ciety will have their annua) sermon preached at Bethel A. M. E. Church, cor. Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street on Sunday evening Nov..5 at 7:30 P. Me All members and friends are cor- dially invited to attend. The offi- cers are: Chas. F, Woodland, pres- ident, Samuel Mason, secretary. There will be music by the choir. fe | Ree ace: ea | eee Oe pe ae Ran ae ai: i aa Raya Ga eee ovale po ee Rie eee RES aN eae ase BN enon ga Ee Pecan ee eae eee Notice there will te a Sermon preached to-the Stevedores of. Bal- timore, Sunday, October 29, 1911 at the Psalmist Baptist Church, Riggs avenue and Woodyear street. At 3:30 P. M., by Rev. Junius Gray, D. D. The Psalmist Baptist Church moved from Parrish Alley to Riggs avenue, on the 7th of May, where they purchased a prop- erty at the cost of $2,000.and they are putting Seven hundred dollars improvement thereon, All men are invited and welcome Rev. Junius Gray, Pastor, Presley Cockrell, Captain. of the Steve- dores, W. E. Hammond, Superintendent of S. SL. Wm. H, Chaney, for the Sam- mer, has been manager of the Ava- Jon Inn Livery Stable, now has re- tured to the City t start into his old work of hacking as usual. Stand every night at Smith’s Iotel, Jasper and Ne- Streets, Any one will. be able to secure my service alter 12 o'clock, a. m. Before then, call Me. Vernon, 2388 Greenwillow Cab Stable. A very fine bansome for your service. Thav. tea successful in taking care of quite w tew of promment whice p reons? herses as. boarders. Thope 10 scare the patronage of my manv. col ira frends as the same. Horses my be boarded: by the month, week or day. Iam also able to take charge ot a great num- ber of earriages fur Weddings, funer- als ead partex I give fi st class service, pole-chairs, white curtains and inside lights. a .Greenwillow. Livery Stables. iS” 616-618. Greenwillow. Street. -- CHURCH NOTICES *@"AMES MEM. M. EB. CHURCH. Carey aad Baker Sts. Rey. D..D. Tarpeau, Pastor, 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 230 P. M., Sunday School. 5.30 P. M,, Epworth League:, 8 P. M., Sermon , Monday evening, Oct. 30th, Mov- iug Pictures. GREEN SPRING WU. &. CHURCB Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. La, m, Preaching 3.00 P. M., Sunday School 8 P. M.. Sermon by Pastor Mr. §. S. Oliver, Supr. Mrs. J. R: Milligan, Pres, E.L. Mrs, Nellie James, Pres..L.. A.d CENTENNIAL M_ &,. CHURCH Cor Caroline. and Bank Sts. Bev. Daniel W. Shaw,D.1).,Pastor 1} a, m., Sermon and’ Rally Roll Call é 2.30 P. M., Sunday School Mr, Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 5p. m. Class Mécting, Mr. Joseph Cooper, Leader 7.30 p. m., The Annual Memorial of The Nonpareil Beneficial. Assem- bly. On account of the illaess of the Pastor, the fall rally was postpoued to Oct. 29th. % A Halloween Party Tuesday night, conducted by the Temple Circle Ladies Aid. t@-WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts, “King’s Hill’ Rev. Alfred’ Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. 2. 8. Henry. 2.80 P. M., Sunday School 5.00 P. M., Prof. Toomey and his Troubadors, 8P. M:, Sermon by Rev. J. S Cole of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Wednesday, Nov. 1st, Union, Ser- vices with: Jeremiah and” the Pro- phets of Sharp St. Memorial Ml. E. Charch. W. C. Tongue Supt. Miss M, Eeyth Cooper, Pres ‘E.L. t@- EASTERN MM. E. CHURCH, McElderry St., Patterson Park Ave James H: Jenkins, Pastor, 11 A. M., Preaching by the past- or. Subject: The Spirit of the Glorified: jesus. 2.30 P. M., Bunday School, 6 P, M., Epworth League 8 P.M, Preaching by Rev. Mrs. Molock’ to the Ladies’ Aid Gociety, Alf'are welcome. [. M, Barnes, President of Epworth : ~- League. J. W. Joves, S. S. S. Se Fan a et ae ent cee ee ere ye ene Saratoga St. neor Carrollton Ave. - Semi-annual Rally: continued and the celebration of Initiation of Mis. sionary Society of the M. E. Church hy John Stewart, the converted Vir- givian. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor on Joho Stewart. 8 P. M., Rally continued and. the celebration of Join Stewart by Committee on Home: Missions. and Chairman Ex. Society. Music by the choir and literary program led by Mrs Emma Truxon and others, 8, H. Norwood, Pastor. Mrs. Alice Ybomas, Chairman of Committee. Oe AODURE MM. CEU, Lexington: St. and Rogers Avenue Rev. C. G. Cummings, B..D., Pastor 9,30'A. M.,Bible Class, 11A..M., Railroad se mon by Rev. Alfred Young. , 2.30 ¥.M. Sunday School 3p. m. Epworth League 8 p. m,,. high-class sacred’ concert. Strangers cordially welcomed, Chas, T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres: of E. L. @PGILLIS MEM. M, P. CHURCH Stockton Strect near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M; Class. meetiag 11 A.M., Stranger 2.00 P. M,, Sunday School. 630 p.m CE. D. Sp.m. President) Rev, EB, W. Scott, D. D. J. W, Fowler, Pres, ©. E. T. H. McGowan, Supt. SPECIAL NOTICE. Sharon Baptist. Church, Carey and Preastman Sts. 11 A. M., Sermon by’ Rev: J. A. Beacham, Field Sec'y ot Natioual Baptist Convention. 8. M., Sermon by Rev. 8; N. Vass, Field Secretary American Bap- tist Pablieation Society. Bible Institute 330 P. M. and 8 P. M. cach day next week except Saturday. Attend <I the meetings and bring a friend. Rev, W. M. Alexander, D, D:, Pas: tor. S.J. Mosby, Clerk, CHRIST. INSTITUTION Ensor near Monument Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon:by Rev. A. Hill 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8'P..M.,a- Memorial Sermon.-of Sister Louisa Scott by Pastor. : All relatives and’ friends are invited to be present: CHURCH NOTICES, ee PAYNE. .MEM A.M, E. CHURCH! Laurens and Calhonn St." Rey. P, W; Wortham, D.D., Pastor ILA. ML.” Preaching, 2.20 P. M., Sunday. Scheol 7.00 Allen C. E. League. x 8.00 P M., Preachiog , Strangers always welcome, Andrew. Gassaway, Supt: ‘T. Andrew Moore. Pres. A.C.B.L i EBENEZER A. M. B. SHOR0R Rey. |. W. Norris, Pastor 11.4. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 prm., Sunday School, 600 p.m. A.C E. League. 7.30 P, M., Bermon by Pastor or stranger, : Herbert Frisby, Supt. Jobn Murcay, Pres, BETUEL A, M. EY CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St., Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11a.m., Sermon by the Pastor. Special message. Come and -hear it. The 8. 8. will sender music. 230 p.m, our famous ‘A. M.E: Church Choir, of Wilmingto 1, Deb., is coming aud will render'a Sacred Song Service. A great musical treat. 7.30 p. m., Special Mothers” Meeting Service, Everybody wel- come, Thaddeus Copeland, Supt: WAYMAN Dlgat, A. M.E, Cnurcm: Carroll St. near Carey Rev, Wm. A. Harris, Pastor 11. A. M., Speciat Sermon to the parents. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 p.m: Christian Endeavor 7,30 p. m., special service. Mrs, Rosa J. Richardson, Grand Ooun- sellor of the Court of Calanthe will be with us all day and conduct special song “and ‘praise services. Public cordially invited. * Sunday, Nov. 5th; at 3 P.M, Rev. C. H. Murray, choir and con-. gregation of Grace A.M. E. Chusch Catonsville, will worship with ua. (TRINITY A.M. £, CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. 4. 1, Gaines,.D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m;, Sermon by the Pastor. 2:30.P.M., Sunday School, 6.30 F. M., A.C.B, Leageie. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor,: T. J. Holliday, Bupt. Miss A. L. Martin. Pres, ‘ST. JOHN'S A. M..E, CHURCH, « Lexington St, near,Pine, Rev..L. S, Flagg, Pastor... 11 a.m:; Bermon by Pastor.“ ~" 2.30 P. M., Sanday School:.: 300 p. m. Rey, T. &. Sinkfield. - 6p.m CE. Meeting 8P. M., Preaching. Monday evening Dr. I. N: Ross, of Metropolitan Church, Wachington . D.W. Ebb, supe. - da HANDY A, M, E, CHURCH 8 Baker and Bruce Sts. nt: Fulton av Take Prestonst, cars. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Avenue Bic Day. 11 A. M., preaching, . 230 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M,, expected — ev. BP. W. Wortham, D, D., chow aud con- gregation, Payne-A. M. E. Cuurch, 730 PM, revival services. i@ PERKINS SQ. BAP. CHURCH George aad Ogston Streets Rev. F. R: Williams, D.D., Pastor. Sunday School $.30 a.’ m. and 2.30 p.m 114. M., Sermon by the Pastor. Subject: “The Mysteries of ie ‘Third Seal. ’ 3. P.M, Sermon by Rev, iz. Beck-. bam, Field Secretary of the Nation~ al Baptist Convention; : x8 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject, “The Growth of Caristian- ity.” ee TENE ECHO TACO. .08 —OF THE— r & John A: Holmes Chapter Epworth League and Metropolitan M..._ +E, Sunday Schoot:.. Thursday, Nov. 9th, 1971,:at8 P.M. In the main auditorium of Metro- politan M. E. Church, Good speaking... Gocd rrvisies | Come every one, Bev, J. A. Holmes, Pastor, Wir. James A. ilarris, Pres... ; Mr. George A Owens, Supt. Announcement Extraoruinary. _ A treat to the music lovers of. Baltimore. Special. Sacred ‘Song. Service by the choir of the A. Mf. E. Church of Wilmington, Del., Sunday, October 29, 19:1; at 3. o'clock p. m.y.at Bethel A.M. "E.” Church, "Every one. should hear. this: famous choir, Rev. D.G Hill, Pastor. - Mrs.” Lydia Burke, Chairman: i 7 os th. Avold’ Haste In:Critictamn,” °.-. 7 Except in cases, Of ‘necess!t5,’ which: Bre .raro, ‘leave your fifend: to.,léais ‘unpleasant troths from ‘his :anemifens they are ready. enough to. taller =O, W flelmess 0 ss UNIVERSITY FOR HIGHER CULTURE Enrollment at Atlanta May Break All Former Records. OLDEST OF ITS KIND IN SOUTH. With Students From Five States and Twenty-two Cities and Towns Atlanta University Begins Its Forty-third School Year With Enlarged Facilities For Doing Greater Work. Atlanta, Ga.—The forty-third school year at Atlanta university opened recently under very favorable circumstances. The enrollment of the first few days gives promise of an unusually large attendance. The boarding department has almost reached its full capacity of 160, and the number of day students fill the seats in the study rooms. The total number will probably be something over 400. All of these students are above the grades in classification. In the preparatory classes there are 300, in the normal school sixty-five, and in the college something over fifty. The largest number come from Savannah. Athens sends the next largest delegation, and the remainder come from Rome and Augusta, Ga.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Charleston, S. C., and Chattanooga, Tenn. All together they represent five different states and twenty-two different towns and cities. This institution is one of the oldest in the south for the higher education of Negro youth and, beyond the payments of students, is supported by voluntary contributions of friends throughout the country. There are thirty-three on the force of teachers and officers, among them graduates of Harvard, Yale and Chicago universities, Smith, Wellesley, Mount Holyoke, Dartmouth and Beloit colleges. The students' charges for board and tuition amount to $120 a year in the college and normal school, but every student has the privilege of reducing this amount appreciably by extra work about the grounds and buildings. There are also scholarship funds available for needy students who show ability and earnestness of purpose. Through the generosity of friends in New York city the institution offers this year chance for special work in kindergarten training. There is also opportunity for individual training in instrumental music and vocal music. The university is beautifully located upon a hill in the western part of the city of Atlanta. There are seven substantial brick buildings, some of them beautifully overgrown with ivy and surrounded by a campus of sixty acres. In the Knowles industrial building boys receive instruction in manual training, and there are facilities for an extended course in mechanic arts. The girls are given instruction in domestic science, and it is expected that each one before graduating shall spend at least four months in the Furber cottage or domestic science home, where all the work is carried on by the girls under the supervision of the house mother, thus giving excellent training and experience. The work is earnestly Christian, but undeniational. It is governed by an independent board of sixteen trustees and from its founding in 1807 has stood unequivocally for the best opportunities of liberal education for colored boys and girls. In line with this purpose the trustees have recently authorized an enlargement in the courses of study. Hereafter the normal preparatory course will be four years instead of three, as heretofore, and students desiring to accept the provision of teaching may elect a two years' normal course on the completion of the preparatory course or a four years' teachers' college course parallel to the classical course. In order that those who are expecting to be teachers may have an opportunity, to observe the best methods, the Ogtheorpe practice school was erected on the campus five years ago. In this building are gathered about 150 little children for kindergarten and grade work, and here the normal girls observe, and practice, under the supervision of the principal. Atlanta university has for some sixteen years specialized in the department of sociology and economics, which under Professor W. E. B. Du Bois was brought to a high state of excellence. Under the auspices of this department there have been published fourteen annual studies on the Negro problems. These studies are in the form of reports of a conference which is held each May at the university. The last to be issued from the Atlanta University Press was the report on "The College Byrd Negro." This study has received extended and flattering notice in the papers and periodicals of the nation. Though Dr. Du Bols is no longer professor of sociology at Atlantic university, he still retains the directorship of the conference and the editorship of the report. The study above referred to was issued, by Dr. Du Bols working in conjunction with Associate Professor Dill at Atlanta university. The recognition which Atlanta university has received both in this country and abroad for the excellence of the sociological department and the conference reports should be a cause of gratification to all colored people and their friends. THE HONEST ADVERTISER. Crisis Ad. Man Discusses Danger of Exaggerating the Facts. Albon Lewis Holsey, the bright and promising young advertising manager for the Crisis magazine, takes editors to task who accept doctored copy. Mr. Holsey says: The one great fault noticeable in the average run of advertisements is the tendency to exaggerate. Some persons seem to think that exaggeration is the first step in advertising. But such is not the case. The public is now demanding such a high literary standard for its newspapers that exaggerated statements made under the guise of advertisements is out of place and has no point of appeal. Afro-American editors should guard their advertising columns with the same care they exercise toward the literary items. They should not permit anything that has any element of fake to be inserted as an advertisement because when the public has been swindled through a newspaper they straightway lose confidence in it. Recently I saw this remarkable statement in a well known — weekly. "The editor of this paper wishes to state that a certain misleading statement made in the — advertisement last week is not his personal views. Advertisers buy space in our paper and are privileged to say what they think best to give their advertisement the desired effect." I cannot understand why any editor would accept for his readers any advertisement that he did not believe in himself. People have no confidence in a paper that accepts unreliable advertisements and, knowing this, the honest advertiser avoids them. NEWSPAPER MEN TO MEET IN TOPEKA, KAN., NOV. 30 Western Negro Press Association Issues Call For Convention. Muskogee, Okla.—President Andrew J. Smitherman of this town and Secretary J. D. Cook of Milwaukee. Wis., have issued an urgent call for the fifteenth annual meeting of the Western Negro Press association, which is to be held in Topoca, Kan., for two days beginning on Thursday, Nov. 30. The president says: "By virtue of the official power vested in me, and in keeping with the decree of the executive board, I hereby call the fifteenth annual session of the association to meet in regular session at the time and place above mentioned." "Each member of the association is particularly urged to be present, either in person or by proxy, and a cordial invitation is hereby extended to all editors, managers, reporters, correspondents, publishers and owners of newspapers who are not members. "Colored newspapers have become very important factors in the social, industrial, economical and political life of America, and it will be well for all newspaper men who can to meet at this convention and discuss the best means of employing this great power for the benefit of the race and the country at large. "There is no greater responsibility than that which rests upon the shoulders of newspaper men, because they are the molders of public opinion. We propose to learn at this convention how best to shape this opinion for the good of the masses as well as the classes. "A very interesting program has been arranged for this occasion, and it will be of much advantage to every editor, publisher and newspaper correspondent to be present. Mutual interchange of views will no doubt be of much benefit to us all." Signed by Andrew J. Smitherman, president, and J. D. Cook, secretary. Leadership of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois. Speaking of the work of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, editor of the Crisis Magazine, the Pittsburgh Sunday Press says: "His many scholarly attainments, tireless efforts and uninchilling loyalty are known and appreciated. His ceaseless warfare against everything that tends to interfere with the free and full exercise of all the rights and privileges guaranteed to Afro-Americans under the constitution and the laws has stamped him as a leader guided by intelligence, experience and sagacity." Washington Flies No Doubtful Flag. Booker T. Washington, besides being the world's greatest industrial educator, is a missionary Baptist and a black Republican, says the Dallas (Tox.) Express. Of these three things he is never in the mist. Upon these craft he flies no doubtful fling. This much cannot be said of his traducers. He does not blow hot and cold on the same subject. The climate and the weather do not affect his mind. He is steadfast. This makes him a shining example. Some Suggestions For Uncle Sam. The Portland (Ore.) Advocate says the federal government has taken hold of the white slave traffic with a vengeance. Now, if it will only do the same with the lynchers this country will soon be rid of that class of outlawry. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER POTENT AGENCY FOR EDUCATION WOMEN TAKE ACTIVE PART. Forty-fourth Annual Meeting of Progressive North Carolina Organization Brings Together Many Trained and Experienced Workers—Mrs. Schard's Paper Creates Lively Discussion BY GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Fayetteville, N. C.—A concrete evidence of the Afro-American folk in this state being in the forward rank of movements for the awakening of the masses for their material good was plainly seen at the forty-fourth annual session of the Baptist educational and missionary convention of North Carolina, which was held in this city Oct. 24 to 27, inclusive. A pertinent sign that our people in North Carolina are becoming deeply interested in the educational and missionary movements and evincing a sincere desire for co-operation along this especial phase of racial endeavors made the convention one of vital import. The program was varied and pregnant with live topics discussed by scholars and people with "native abl A. B. REV. DR. C. S. BROWN. ity" to make the program helpful to the large delegations from every section of the state. Euthusiasm, divorced from that peculiar emotionalism which is not spontaneous and not material, was another healthy factor of this meeting. Dr. N. F. Roberts, vice president of Shaw university, a man possessing every characteristic of a seer, touched upon some vital facts concerning the exigencies of the race requiring an educated ministry. The subject of this masterly address was, "Ministerial Education." Never before in the history of the organization has there been such a manifestation for the conserving of interest of the missionary and educational advancement through this organization as was evidenced by the women of the convention. "Work Among Our Women" was the subject of a paper by Mrs. P. G. Shepard that set the convention aglow with the spirit of self help. Mrs. C. S. Brown, the wife of Dr. C. S. Brown, and a number of other educated and tireless female workers in the convention helped to kindle this enthusiasm, which greatly enhanced the work. The learned Dr. A. W. Pegues, the head of the State Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution For Afro-Americans, which is conceded to be the best for the race in the country, gave impetus to the occasion by his masterly presentation of the subject. "Why Are We Called Missionary Baptist?" "Christian Literature and Foreign Missions," by Dr. S. N. Vass, elicited pronounced enthusiasm and favorable comment. By his native eloquence Dr. C. S. Morris of Norfolk, Vn., contributed his share to the enhancing of the best interest of the body. He was followed by Dr. W. M. Alexander of Baltimore, who accounted the principles making for racial uplift through educational and missionary channels. Colonel James H. Young, a national character and a forceful speaker, and Dr. A. M. Moore, treasurer of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident association of Durham, the greatest Negro insurance company in the world, brought before the convention the movement of the laymen by discussing the subject, "Our Laymen and the Forward Movement." With an ease and peculiar power to reach men and bring things to pass for the good of society in general and foremost in educational, religious, civic and fraternal, as well as enhancing economic activities of the race, Dr. C. S. Brown, president Waters Normal Institute. Winton, N. C., president Lott Carey Baptist foreign missionary convention and corresponding secretary of this convention, was one of the most potent factors. Colonel Young and other prominent delegates indorsed the ministers' conference. Another prominent layman was Mr. C. C. Spaulding, one of the leading business men of this section. Mr. Spaulding is the general manager of the N. C. M. and P. association, Durham, N. C. "There is one peculiarity about getting exasperated at a man," wrote the girl at a summer resort to her nearest friend at home. "It is that you think you never can be more exasperated than on that special occasion—and then the very next time you get exasperated you are astonished to find how much more so you can be! "I don't know anything better calculated to infuriate one than to see a perfectly nice man idiotically in the toils of another girl whose motive is transparent to every woman in sight, though the men are blind and imbecile in her presence. "When Veronica Bondy first appeared on the hotel veranda and I had watched her ten seconds I sighed because I knew what was ahead of me. I was to view the spectacle of every man on the place trotting around in her wake carrying things and asking her anxiously if the hot sun didn't make her head ache and couldn't they get her something cool to drink and didn't she want to go-and look at the moon! "Nevertheless, I privately excepted Arthur Daw from the list of lunatics because—well, just because. And that very night at a dance he said in the middle of a waltz: 'Hasn't that new girl, Miss Bondy, the most wonderful face?' Like a child's in its innocent appeal!" "I think I exhibited great self-control. Instead of telling Arthur that she was a selfish, cold blooded, designing little minx with no sense and whose motto in regard to womankind was 'No quarter!' I agreed with him. This encouraged him to add that such a girl, who was so helpless and confiding and trustful always brought out the best in a man, somehow. Whereupon I told him I'd like to sit down and rest. "Of course there is nothing else so plentiful in the world as men; still, I didn't fancy letting Veronica Bondy walk off with Arthur just to show me that she could do it." "So when Veronica blockaded the way as Arthur and I started out to walk three miles through the woods to a farm house where they sell apples, and said pathetically that she was so lonesome and there was nothing to do, I promptly asked her to come along. That three miles is mostly climbing hills or coming down them, and part of the way the sand is deep. She had on delicate pumps and silk stockings and a fullly dress—and I was garbed in khaki and walking boots. "She hated to walk—I saw it in her eyes—but she hated worse to let me escape with Arthur for the whole afternoon. So she started. When Arthur walks he walks—and though he slowed down when I murmured that we were thing Miss Bondy he chafed under it. He dislikes sauntering. When we had stopped for the fourth time so he could help Veronica remove the sand from her absurd shoes, his lips were setting in a straight line and he looked to me for sympathy, but I merely beamed. "When we started back it began to rain steadily. If there is anything soppier and wetter than the woods when it pours rain I'd like to be informed of it. My hair curls naturally and rain doesn't hurt khaki, so I didn't care, but Veronica was indignant. She complained dreadfully and somehow conveyed the idea that the rain was due solely to Arthur's carelessness. The more her complexion ran off the more she complained, and at the end of a mile her hair looked like seaweed. Her style demands fuffiness or coiffure to appear well. At every hill she stormed. She said once that it must be nice to be a great, husky, muscular creature like me and be able to negotiate bad roads like an Amazon, but as for a delicate, womanly person like herself, it was different. "That was when I blithely suggested to Arthur that he carry her. She'd have let him, I truly believe, only he pretended not to hear me. She insisted on clinging to his arm, however, and being dragged up the hill. Now, a man has got to be utterly hopelessly in love with a woman before he enjoys dragging her up a hill when she is quite capable of walking by herself. I think the sight of me ambling merrily along as though I was good for another 25 miles added to his irritation. "When we were in sight of the hotel I turned around and smiled happily at them. At that moment I appreciated to the utmost my curly hair and the color the rain had brought to my cheeks. And Arthur had had to look at her for three solid miles. "I've had a perfectly beautiful time! I was hateful enough to say. "I hope," said Veronica, in a voice of rage—for she knew how she looked—that I don't have pneumonia and die from this! "Here, Arthur stormed the minute he got me alone. What on earth did you ever ask her to go along for? "Don't you like to have the best that is in you brought out? I asked reproachfully. "And he said one of the most brief and expressive words in the English language under his breath—but I heard him. Then I knew that Veronica had been wined off the map!" Notice! 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And records are being kept to ascertain whether the electrically trained youngsters acquire the three Rs with greater precision and dispatch than those that are being brought up on sunlight, common sense and the rod. First-class situations can be secured from the Employment Bureau of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association, 1200 Druid Hill avenue. Office open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 25 cents to secure a situation. Miss Sadie Chew, a15-4t Secretary Employment Bureau PRICE 28 CENTS DOUBLE SIZE 40 CENTS For sale at all Drug Stores CAREER AND WORK OF W. E. GROSS Brief Record of Man Who Served as a Cook In the Union Army, Wounded at Battle of Fair Oaks and Subsequently Enlisted In Twentieth New York Colored Regiment. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York—William E. Gross, the subject of this sketch, was born, reared and educated in New York city. He is of Indian extraction on his father's side and is one of New York's oldest and most highly respected citizens. While attending the old Mulberry street public school, of which the Rev. John Peterson was the principal, young Gross won several prizes for excellence in his studies. When the civil war broke out he secured the position of cook in the Army of the Potomac, in which position he witnessed some stirring scenes on the battlefield. While he was not an enlisted soldier, he nevertheless performed some difficult tasks for the soldiers in camp, warning them many times of the approach of the enemy. At the battle of Fair Oaks and Malvern Hill, however, he was severely wounded in the performance of his duty. After returning to New York, where he recovered from his wound, Mr. Gross enlisted in the Twentwoth New York colorid regiment. Fearing that the physical strain would be too much for their son, Mr. and Mrs. Gross persuaded him to follow a more quiet life. Whereupon Mr. Gross secured a position as waiter in a restaurant and afterward became steward for one of New York's wealthy clubs. In this position he met national promi- uence and wealth, whose friendship he turned to good account in dollars and cents. By thrift and economy he saved enough of his earnings to secure a first class catering outfit and soon launched out into business for himself. He has been eminently successful in his line and numbers among his patrons some of the wealthiest families in the city. Being well known and having had years of experience at the trade before entering business on his own book gave Mr. Gross a prestige which meant success from the very start. Of course he met obstacles, some prejudice and difficulties, but he persistently overcome them. Mr. Gross has been associated in almost all good movements for the betterment of the race for many years. In secret and benevolent organizations he is perhaps better known first as a past officer in the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. When the Society of the Sons of New York was a potent factor in the social club life among Afro-Americans Mr. Gross was one of its most active and influential members. He served the society in the capacity of president for three years. Of the many public movements in which Mr. Gross has taken part and which he has aided with his money and personal effort it was not until the heated discussion of a decade or two ago to decide the question of mixed schools in New York that his real race pride asserted itself. It was largely through Mr. Gross' influence with Grover Cleveland, who was then governor of New York state, that the governor quickly concluded to sign the mixed school bill. State Convention in New York. The sixteenth annual session of the New York colored Baptist state convention will be held with the Day Star Baptist church, in One Hundred and Fifty-seventh street, New York. Rev. Dr. R. J. Brown pastor, for four days, beginning on Thursday, Oct. 26. At this session the convention aims to raise $5,500 for the following purpose: Education and home and foreign missions. President, Rev. Dr. S. W. Timus of Holy Trinity Baptist church, Brooklyn: corresponding secretary, Rev. T. J. King, pastor of the Messiah Baptist church, Yonkers, N. Y. IN EDUCATIONAL CIRCLES. Miss Bruington Appointed Teacher In Los Angeles Public Schools. Los Angeles, Cal.-The recent appointment by the board of education in this city of Miss Bessie Bruington as a teacher in the public schools is regarded by Afro-Americans as a long step forward toward the realization of their fondest hopes in regard to a square deal in the recognition of the services of capable young men and women as teachers in the public schools. Miss Bruington is a comely and attractive young woman of twenty-one. She will be assigned to work with the colored children, of course. She graduated from Polytechnic high school three years ago, with special recommendation to Stanford university. As her purpose in life is to work for the educational uplift of our people she elected to attend the State Normal school of this city, from which she graduated with high honors and was recommended to Superintendent Francis as a teacher specially qualified to teach in city schools. During last year Miss Bruington did cadet work at Fifty-first street school, where a large number of colored children attend. She took charge of the first three grades. In speaking of Miss Bruington's special fitness Mr. Guilin, one of the members of the teachers' committee, says: "Miss Brunington is enthusiastic in regard to her work, bringing to it the physical and temperamental power of her race, added to the culture and thoroughness derived from the higher education which she has received. "The board has frequently been asked by the colored people of the city to appoint teachers of their own race for their children, and we consider that we have been fortunate in our choice of Miss Brunington." PEOPLE'S SUNDAY ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES FUTURE WORK Denver Organization Hears Thrilling Address by Rev. J. A. T.-Hazell. Denver.—According to the Denver Statesman, C. A. Franklin, editor, the People's Sunday alliance is doing a most helpful educational work for the uplift of the people in the various communities generally. At a recent meeting of the alliance Rev. J. A. Thomas-Hazell delivered a most excellent and forceful address on the subject of "The Negro's Contribution to Civilization." It was the essay which the reverend read at the first interaces congress, held in London in July. In the London meeting only twenty minutes could be given to the address, but in the "meeting" of the alliance more time could be given, and the Rev. Thomas-Hazell availed himself of the freedom to the benefit of his hearers. He was introduced to the audience by Rev. Wallace of Scott M. E. church, and the alliance and its friends enjoyed the literary treat of the season. At the close of the address it was voted that the address become a part of the series of papers on historical research now under preparation for the good of the people through the alliance. The other items of interest were the report of the Harris case and the announcement of the beginning of the series of papers on historical research on Oct. 29. The plan, as announced some time since, is to have six essays on the general topic of the Negro in the light of history. For weeks and even months some of the essayists have been consulting library references and other available printed matter on this general subject under six different heads, and they will no doubt bring out matters that will interest and encourage the young and plant the old deeper in the faith that the race is a part of God's creation. Detailed announcements will be made preceding each appearance, which will occur on the last Sunday of the following months: October. November. December, 1011, and January. February and March, 1912. Able essayists, conscientious study of facts and authorities are prime objects of the entire series. Damaging Effect of Segregation. Miss Grace Campbell, probation officer at the criminal courts building in New York, is the first young woman of the race to hold such a position. Her work among the unfortunate of both races has been most effective and satisfactory. Of her experience with the various nationalities in her work in the Tombs Miss Campbell says: "Personally I cannot see any inherent difference between one race and another. We are all human, but environment has changed us. 'Opportunity has developed one race, while segregation and oppression have prevented the highest development of another.' Nashville's New City Councilman. At the recent primary elections held in Nashville, Tenn., Dr. S. P. Harris defeated the Democratic nominee for city councilman. Dr. Harris's success is considered quite a victory, as he will be the only Afro-American to occupy a seat in the councilmanic chamber since ISS6. Odd Fellows' District Convention. Florida Odd Fellows are preparing for the next district convention, which will be held in Newberry, Fla., on Friday, Oct. 27. The sessions will be held in the hall of St. Paul lodge No. 6171, J. F. Peach district supervisor. CONCORD MAKES NEW HISTORY REPORTS SHOW BIG RESULTS. First Anniversary of the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss Fittingly Observed. Celebration Followed by Holding Bible Institute For the Benefit of the Public at Large. Brooklyn.—Perhaps the most notable event in church circles in this city for the week ending Oct. 21 was the observance of the first anniversary of the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss as pastor of the historic and widely known Concord Baptist Church of Christ. These exercises were followed during the week with a Bible institute, conducted by the Rev. S. N. Vass, superintendent of all the work among our people fostered by the American Baptist Public society of New York. Dr. Moss took charge of Concord as pastor on Sunday, Sept. 4, 1910, after resigning the pastorate of the Bauk Street Baptist church in Norfolk, Va., where he had successfully pastored for several years. Being well qualified by education and experience, it was not a difficult matter for him to successfully conduct the affairs of a large and influential church in the north. He has made many necessary and helpful improvements in the work of the church during the year. There have been notable increases in all departments of the church and its auxiliaries. The attendance at the weekly meetings and Sunday services has outgrown the seating capacity of both lecture room and church auditorium. The church is free of debt and has a sinking fund of over $1,500. The securing of Dr. Moss as pastor of A. E. REV. DR. WILLIAM M. MOSS. Concord has not only been a blessing to the church, but to Brooklyn at large. He is not only a gifted orator, industrious student and biblical scholar, but a great gospel preacher and a zealous worker for material advancement of the race without regards to religious proclivities. In his annual sermon Dr. Moss used these words from Gulatians vi. 14: "God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." The sermon was delivered with much earnestness and power. Prominent among the visitors who were the pastor's special guests were the Rev. Dr. J. E. Jones of Virginia Union university, Richmond, Va., and Rev. Dr. S. N. Vass of Raleigh, N. C., who delivered the series of lectures during the week. The pastor's labors during the year and the extent of his activities may be seen from the following extracts from his annual report: Number of sermons preached, 189; number of special sermons, 23; addresses, 18; extra meetings attended, 16; number of marriage ceremonies performed, 25; funerals in and outside of the membership of his church, 46; number of visits made, 483; received into the church by letter, 15; by experience, 46; restored, 9; received by baptism, 82; total number added to the church during the year, 152; total church membership, 1,234 The financial statement showed that from all sources the church has collected since September, 1910, to September, 1911, $0,904.38. The church has donated to various objects and institutions during the year $2,361.13. The Sunday school is graded into eight departments, with a total enrollment of 539. Dark Races Flecking to America. Colored people are coming to the United States in great numbers from the Cape Verde islands, according to recent reports. Within the past decade about 10,000 have taken up residence in this country. They are generally known as East Indians, but are in truth nothing less than natives of the Kongo, in Africa, who have drifted into the Cape Verde islands, intermarried with the native islanders and partaken of their civilization. The trend of the dark races is westward. It was started hundreds of years ago. LESSON TEXT—Psalm 5. MEMORY VERSES—10-11. GOLDEN TEXT—"The Lord hath done for us; whereof we are glad." —Pas. 1263. PLACE IN HISTORY—Just when this Psalm was written is unknown, but in its spirit it belongs to the return from the exile, the times of our last two lessons. Psalms 121, 122, 126, 130 are among the Pilgrim Psalms. "Psalms of Deliverance" came as a vivifying power into the hearts of the returned exiles, who in the midst of their joy were overwhelmed with difficulties, and hardships and discouragements. The reality was far different from the ideal pictures in their minds. They had seen Victory glorious in the distance, but were not plunged into the turmoil and smoke of battle. They were tempted to say to the prophets that Pliable in the Slough of Despond, angrily said to Christian who had urged him to go on the pilgrimage to the Celestial City: "Is this the happiness you have told me all this while of?" But songs of deliverance keep the celestial hope ever in view. They point out the way to the things hoped for, and show "the evidence of things not seen." "Thou has been favorable unto thy land," shown by bringing back the captivity of Jacob. This was a most marvelous event and not even to be hoped for in the natural course of things. "When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion," caused the stream of captives that flowed to Babylon to turn back and flow to Zion; "like the streams in the south," in suddenness and overflowing fullness. The loving kindness of God proves that he has forgiven their past transgressions. "Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people." Canceled it, as an account of debt is canceled, or taken away as a heavy, crushing burden. Covered all their sin. Blotted out of sight, covered it with a mantle, so that they were in God's sight as those who had never sinned. We need forgiveness as wide as the sin. And we find in the Bible as many terms expressing forgiveness as we found for expressing sin—Forgive, Remit, Send away, Cover up, Blot out, Destroy, Wash away, Cleanse. The returned exiles gained a new knowledge of God's Word, a new world experience, they lost the independent nation, but gained the independent church, from which blossomed the Messiah, the Saviour of the world. The old, eternal law of sin and death was irrevocable, never ceased; but the changed character permits a new law to override the consequences. In the words of Dr. John Thomas of Liverpool: "Every man who knows anything knows that one law can be neutralized by another. There is a law of gravitation which keeps this Bible here upon the desk. That law cannot be altered, it cannot be stopped; it will draw, and draw, and draw, whatever you may say or do, but it can be neutralized by the law of my will. I can lift the book and make the law of gravitation to appear as though it were not. That is exactly what we say about the pardon of sin and the arrest of its consequences." God has done much for them, but they longed for more. So many evils remained, the nation was yet so imperfect, so far from what it might be. Illustration from Dr. Chapman's address to the Harvard students. "Remember, friends, that it is God's standard your life and mine must come up against. A friend of mine went to see an old washerwoman, and as he entered the house the sheets hanging on the line in front of the house impressed him as especially white, spotlessly white. He went into the house, and was there for some time. It had commenced to snow in the meantime. When he came out, he noticed that the snowflakes had been falling on the clothes, and that the sheets did not seem white at all, but yellow rather. He spoke to the old washerwoman. 'Why, what's the matter? They looked so very white when I came in, and now they don't look white at all.' The old woman said: 'What can stand against God Almighty's white.'" There is a charming little booklet called "Expectation Corner," an allegory on prayer almost as good as "Pilgrim's Progress." A poor man in Redeemed Land mourned over his poverty, and was taken at last to see the Lord's treasure houses. There he found a room called the Missed Blessings Office, full of blessings marked for him which his weak faith would not expect, so that his door was closed when they were brought. He saw another storehouse, called the Delayed Blessings Office, full of good things for which the receivers were not prepared, or which were not fully ripened for their best use. They were growing and would be sent in fullness of time. Truth shall spring out of the earth, from men on earth, as plants grow from the ground. They seek God "in sincerity and in truth," and such prayers receive the answer of righteousness from heaven, a right heart, a right life, inspiration to righteousness, and guidance in the right way. "They that sow in tears" of sincerity repentance and toil, "shall reap in joy." As Haggag told them that drought, and mildew, and meager crops were the punishment for their sins and religion, so now the blessings of prosperity are promised as the visible reward and sign of God's favor. 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Mr. Henson has been engaged by the Board of Education of New York city to deliver a series of lectures on his polar trips before audiences in the public schools of that city. He is a native of Charles county, Md. He attended the public schools of Washington until he as 12 years of age, and has lived in New York for the past 23 years. He is 45 years of age. Rev. Shaw Much Improved Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, pastor of the Centennial M. E. Church, is recovering from the injuries received last week while trying to board a street car. Dr. Shaw has had the warm sympathy of his church and community as is evidenced by the stream of callers at the parsonage and the abundant supply of flowers and fruits which have been sent to his bedside from all directions. He hopes his physician will allow him to occupy his pulpit Sunday. Successful Women's Day The Women of Waters A. M. E. Church held their annual Women's day service on last Sunday. Notwithstanding the very inclement weather they carried off the honors and the handsome sum of $182.00 was the collection for the day for which the women with the kind assistance of the various organizations and friends from all the churches deserve much commendation for their noble effort. A Delightful Luncheon A delightful luncheon was given by Miss Rachael Smith on Monday evening, October 21 at her home, 402 Myrtle avenue in honor of Mrs. Mamie Stewart Browne, of Philadelphia. Among those present were: Mr. Oscar O. Thomas, of New York Mrs. Mamie Brown, Mrs. Mary Webster, Mrs. Daisy Smith, Miss F. Edith Gilbert, Mrs. Elizabeth Hall, Miss Rachael Smith, Mrs. Florence Smith, Mr. Lawrence Rawlings, Mr. Ernest Henry, Mr. Cyril Oge, Mr. Frederick Smith. Fatally Burned. Lewis E. Burkett, the five-year old son of Mrs. Katie Burkett, 1411 Druid Hill avenue, was fatally injured by burns Wednesday. The little fellow was playing in the yard of his home Tuesday, when it is presumed that he lighted a match accidentally and set fire to himself. The flames burned all of the lower part of the little fellow's body. Dr. S. B. Hughes, who lives next door was hastily summoned and he dressed the injuries of the little sufferer. That evening he was taken to the Maryland General Hospital, where he died the following morning. The funeral of the boy took place at his lace home yesterday afternoon. Penny Club Reopened The Wednesday evening Penny Club has reopened again at its usual place, 417 Hoffman street and will meet the first and third Wednesdays in each month Mrs. Cora Banks. President Miss Viola Cornish. Secretary Mr. John H. Cook. Treasurer. A Dinner. Mr. Harry A. Vodery, the well-known funeral director of East Baltimore, gave a dinner at the Goldfield Hotel last Saturday afternoon. The guests included: Miss Ella Bevans, leading singer in the Smart Set; Mr. William H. Vodery, musical directro in Dr. Beans from Boston; Mrs. D.E. Stewart, of Washington, and Mrs. Bernard. Miss Williams a Bride The marriage of Miss Amanda Williams to Mr. John Simms took place on last Wednesday evening at the residence of the sister of the bride, 550 Mosher street, where the happy couple will make their future home for the winter. DO WE PROPERLY TRAIN OUR CHILDREN Athletic Trainer At High School Says Children Need More Exercise Is the colored man, in the fundamentals of his make up, very far different from the average American? Does he respond to the same stimuli, metabolize the same nourishment, prosper or disintegrate in the same environment as does his white brother? Then why should the facilities for his improvement, why should his desire for improvement, why should his desire for the occupations, the pastimes, be so different from that of the average American? Has the dusky citizen a system that reacts in the same way from the specifics of materia medica? Does his heart, lungs, stomach and tissues in general grow or decay under the same conditions? In other words, why should not the Afro-American have the same chances to grow and develop into a strong and efficient machine, that the whites have, and whose fault is it if he does not? Once there was no place and no opportunity for the colored youth to play and grow; now there is a limited opportunity and place. A thing we may long think upon is, are we showing ourselves ready for the chances we have? The business of young animals is to grow, and growth comes only through activity—long and ceaseless activity. Who has seen the nursing babe or kitten or any young animal quiet for two minutes when not asleep? Give our boys and girls activity and growth under organized and supervised conditions. We speak of our right to vote and many other original rights, but the fundamental right the one ahead of al civil rights is the right of the young to play in order that he may grow into an efficient member of the civic group. Give every civil right and more and more civil rights but what are we doing for that greater right and more fundamental? Christian Women In Annual Session The sixth annual session of the Federation of Christian Women was held at Ames Memorial Church, Thursday and Friday of this week. At the opening session, the opening prayer was delivered by Rev. D. D. Turpeau, after which the retiring president, Mrs. Emma J. Truxon, announced the various committees. Mrs. John M. Carter read an interesting paper on "The Christian Family; its place in the Making of a Good Home" at the afternoon session, Mrs. D. D. Turpeau delivered an address formally welcoming the convention to the church at night, which was responded to by Mrs. Cora Banks. Mrs. A. R. H. Miller gave an outline of the work of the Rescue Mission; Miss Ida R. Cummings told of the good work that the Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle has done and is contemplating doing, while Mrs. M. E. Murphy spoke of the work that the Colored Young Women's Christian Association is doing for the moral well-being of young women. Miss Elizabeth M. Wilson, of New England, read a paper on" The need of Consecured and Intelligent young Colored Women for Christian Service." The report of various auxiliaries took up all of the session yesterday morning. The wide scope of the activities of women was shown in these reports. Mrs. Eilza J. Cummings delivered an address in which she strongly urged that every effort be made to spread the temperance idea. A business session and the election of officers concluded the work of the convention yesterday afternoon. The Third Annual Institute of the Baltimore District of the Washington M. E. Conference was held this week at Ames Memorial M. E. Church. Papers relating to the work of the clergy were presented by a number of ministers. Rev. W. C. Thompson, District Superintendent of the Lynchburg District, told the ministers of the work in his district. Rev. Dr. M. J. Naylor presided. EDUCATION. Instructions at home in graded and High school subjects. Lowest prices. Address Box 1. 628 N. Eutaw street. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER IN MEMORIAM BURTON—In sad remembrance of our beloved daughter, Carrie, who departed this life eight years ago, October 24, 1903. Carrie, thou art gone before us, God would not permit your stay; When the form of death, o'ercomes us, Meet us Carrie on the way. By her parents Hearts are saddened with the parting, From our sister we loved so dear But her spirit is ever with us, Bidding us take hope and cheer The last farewell was spoken, Eight years ago today; Our family circle was broken, Since dear Carrie passed away. By her sisters, borthers and niece Blanche. JOHSON—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother, Mary Johnson, who departed this life five years ago, October 28, 1907. Oh, how lonely has been my home. Oh, how sudden was the summons, When word came that she was dead. For she who left us full of life, Was brought home to us dead. By her children, Bertha, John and Simmon. BUTLER—In sad but loving memory of our dear father who died October 22, one year ago. But one thought comes to us in our He is free from all sickness and pain, And we trust when our journey is ended We will meet one another again God takes the loved one from our homes But never from our hearts So we look forward to be united again. By his children. Mr. John F. Thomas, of 230 S. Bethel street, wishes to extend a card of thanks to his relatives and friends for their kindness and floral tributes during the recent illness and death of his wife, Maggie Thomas, who died, October 10. A Correction. In the notice in memory of Mary L. Creditt, a mistake was made in the signature. It should have read, By her mother, Mrs. Minnie Creditt; Grandmother, Mrs. Mary L. Creditt and her cousin, John Creditt. Mother's Meeting of the W. M. M. Society of Bethel A. M. E. Church will be held on Sunday, October 29th at 8 p. m. The following prominent persons will take part in the program. Address, Mrs. M. L. Gaines, president of the W.M. M. S., of Trinity A.M. E. Church ch, also address by Mrs. A. R. r. Miller; solos by Mrs. Carrie Gray and Miss Esther Hill. Mrs. Rebecca J. James, Chairman of Mother's Meeting; Mrs. Jabelle White, Vice Chairman; Mrs. M. P. Hill, President of the W. M. M. Society; Miss Sarah Jackson, Secretary; Mrs, Nancy E. Wilson, treasurer; Rev. D. G. Hill, pastor. The condition of Mr. David Hazelton, who is ill at his home Druid Hill avenue. remains practically unchanged. He has been ill with the asthma since June. Mr. Hazelton has been employed in the office of the president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for the past 37 years. C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. SUNDAY, OCT. 29th, 1911, at 5 o'clock. Scripture Lesson by Mrs. Martha Thompson. A child is sitting on a chair. Paper by Mrs. Gertrude Brown, Address subject: The Women's duty to the Church by Miss Smith, graduate of Morgan College. Mrs. E. P. Calloway, will preside Good Music. All are invited. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. OLIVER J· CAULK 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. For convenience order may be left at Wn. L. Pitzgerald'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. AT JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Streets Thursday Evening, November 2nd, 1911 DR. ERNEST LYON, Chairman of the Republican Auxiliary Committee, will preside. Prominent Speakers will address the meeting, including Hon. John B. Hanna, Chairman State Republican Committee; Hon. John J. Hanson, Chairman City Committee; Hon. Wm. J. Broening, Candidate for State's Attorney; Dr. S. S. Jolley, of Cambridge, Md.; Hon. H. S. Cummings, City Councilman; Hon. W. Ashbie Hawkins and Hon. Warner T. McGuinn. Music by a well-known Orchestra. Meeting Begins at 8 P. M. Come Early if You Want A Seat. Colored Men Your Rights Are About to be Stolen From You. COME OUT AND LEARN HOW TO SAVE YOUR BALLOT. Don't forget the date, Thursday, November 2nd. Published by authority of the Republican Auxiliary Committee. Colored Men to the front to Attend MASS MEETINGS To defeat the Digges Amendment which has for its purpose the taking of the vote from 52,818 Colored Voters of the State. At the Following Churches: Laurens St. Baptist Church, Rev. A. B. Callis, Pastor, Monday Evening, November 6th. Published by authority of the Republican Auxiliary Committee. Notice! The Annual Memorial Services.... Of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Will be held at Whatecoat M. E. Church, King's Hill, Cor. Franklin and Pine Sts., Sunday, Nov. 12th, 1911, at 2.30 P. M. The Order will assemble at the Church at 2 P. M. All friends cordially invited Seats will be reserved for the relatives of the deceased members. Byorder Perry Dobson, D.G.M. Attest: Jesse L. Nicholas, D.G.S. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 1911, at 8 o'clock P. M. Doors open at 7.30 o'clock. We will have several selections by the Alphine Male Singing Society ADMISSION FREE. Mrs. Harry O. Wilson, Pianist. Mr. George White, Director. G. R. WALLER, D. D., Pastor. JOHN RUSSELL Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmers Complete $75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. 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The condition of Miss Estelia Jones, who was severely burned at her home 915 Pierce street, a few days ago, is decidedly improved. Nov. 3, Fish Hall, Kerr's Orchestra Mr. Herman W. Henry, who recently underwent treatment at the University Hospital, following an accident, is now at his home, 722 Hanover street. Mrs. William H. Martin has moved from 628 George street to 909 Myrtle avenue. Kerr's Orchestra's dance, Nov. 3 Mrs. Ernest Briscoe, of Washington, was in the city a few days ago. She is a former resident of this city. Mrs. Annie Bennett, of 1373 N. Calhoun street who has been attending the Encampment of the Order of Moses which held their session in Atlantic City last week, has returned home. Mrs. Elizabeth Enty of Philadelphia has returned home after visiting her friend, Mrs. Chase of Bloom street. Ever hear Kerr's Orehesttra set? Mrs. Lizzie Giles Fisher, who has been dangerously ill for the past ten weeks, is convalescent. Mrs. Matilda Slocum, of 1217 Jefferson street gave a dinner in honor of Mrs. Mollie Giles, who recently returned from Asbury Park and New York. Among the invited guests are Mrs. M. C. Sephas, Mrs. Gertrude Lovell, Mrs. Sadie J. Jacobs, Miss Mamie Woolford and Mr. A. L. Hersey. Prof. Chas, A. Johnson, and family of 1551 Argyle avenue, spent Saturday and Sunday at Port Deposit, Md., the guest of Mrs. Sarah A. Doughterly. Forget Pitt's, think of Fish. Hall Mrs. Eva Skinner, of 2025 Druid Hill avenue left the city this week, for a visit to friends in Los Angeles California, en route home will visit Mrs. R. R. Jackson and Mrs. Curry, of Chicago. Mrs. Martha Brooks, of 525 Dolphin street spent last Sunday in Washington, D. C. Aint' it rich? Nov. 3 Mrs. Emma F. Lester, of 1522 Druid Hill avenue, was in Washington this week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fields. While there she attended a reception. 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