The Afro-American

VOL. XX NO. 11. NO JOB NO VOTE SAY W. VA. REPUBLICANS Colored Voters Left Out In Distribution of Patronage By Boards Of Awards RECOGNITION FROM ONE PARTY OR OTHER Promises Made By Republicans During Campaign Have Not Kept Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 9- Considerable criticism has been caused here by the failure of the Republican members of the Board of Affairs to name some colored men among the men appointed to various positions. The Mountain Leader voices the protest of the race in the following editorial criticism: The day has long since passed when the colored voters are satisfied to be patted on the back and told that Lincoln freed them and they should not think of voting anything but the Republican, ticket. The Negro is now demanding that he be given recognition, and if he cannot get it from one party he will get it from the other, and that fact might as well, be known' now as at any other time for the black man is beginning to use his ballot for his best interests and not for the interest of those who are Republicans simply for the fishes and the loaves. No one would have imagined for one moment that the colored voters would have been so completely ignored as they have been by Messrs. Petty and Price, and especially not when it is remembered that one of the gentlemen owes his political influence and position to the loyalty of the black voters, who have stood by him through thick and thin, even though he betrayed the party in the last general election. Without the supposed influence which Mr. Petty holds with the black voters in Charleston he would not have the least claim to political preference, for every time he has run for office he has been shrungeered by the white voters, in the county and city, and has been saved by the colored voter. Yet in making his appointments he could give everybody recognition who assisted him in defeating the Republican party in the last general election, for his list is full of bolters and deserters from the party in the last election. He made many promises to colored voters during the spring campaign. He went so far as to promise them that they would be consulted on all important matters and would get their share of appointments; that he would not be controlled by General Holley and would make the Democrats stand around. Still, he did not make an appointment without the consent of the Democratic members of the Board. Will the Negro forget such treachery? No, never! And he will be heard from at the first opportune time. We understand that Mr. Price is going to be a candidate for sheriff next year. If so, does he hope to get the support of the colored voters of Charleston? We trust not, for we are thoroughly of the opinion that the colored voters will never forget the silent part. he has played in the appointments since he has been a member of the Board of Affairs. The colored voters have memories and those gentlemen will find it out the first time that they bob up for office. "The Negro acts from motive as do other men. The Negro has aspirations same as other men. The Continued On Page 2 PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. Negro believes that the laborer is worthy of his hire. The Negro knows that no one man or set of men has any claim on his manhood suffrage any more than he has claim on the manhood suffrage of any other people. The Negro is not content with putting men in office but to have them ignore him after they have landed. The man who has it in his head that the Negro of today is the same old ante-bellum Negro and that he can be held fast to any one party with the old time "war song and dance" is woefully ignorant of the longings and aspirations of the black man. The Negro seeks positions of honor and trust, just as other men do. He wants to be consulted and represented in the affairs of the state and nation, and he has reached that point in his development and achievements that he will be satisfied with nothing other than the same treatment extended to other citizens. He has learned that the ballot is a weapon in his hand which he can use either for his damnation or his elevation and he has resolved to use it for his elevation." Bruce Shipley, Insulted By Football Player Quits University Providence, R. I., Nov. 9—Hugh Bruce Shipley, of Washington, who has been playing left end on the second football team of Brown University, has left the college, because one of the members of the team is said to have said some insulting things about him. President Faunce had an interview with young Shipley and advised him to forget the incident, and he was surprised to learn that Shipley had packed up his belongings and gone home. Herbert R. Ayler played on the football team a few years ago, and was regarded as one of the most popular men at the university. 11 Per Cent Increase In Colored Population There Are Now Nearly Ten Million Negroes in the United States According to Census (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D.C., Nov. 10—A preliminary bulletin, issued by the Census bureau yesterday, shows that the total population of the United States, excluding Alaska and the Island possessions, was 91,972,266 in 1910. Of these, 9,828,294 were persons of African descent. The increase among the whites between 1900 and 1910 is given as 14,923,491, or 22.3 per cent. The increase among the colored people during the same period is given as 994,300, or 11.3 per cent. Stripping the whites of the figures of foreign immigration during the decade brings the percentage of increase for whites down to less than 15 percent. The higher death rate among colored people caused by the conditions under which they, in most instances, are forced to live, counts for the larger percentage of increase among native whites. The white population of the South increased 4,025,603, or 24.4 per cent, from 900 to 1910, as against an increase of 826,421 or 10.4 per cent among the colored people of the South. EASIER TO TEAR DOWN THAN-TO BUILD UP. Col. Midnight Says That Is The Reason So Many People Criticise Dr. Washington WHITESJ WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE NEGRO Must Be Treated as a Civilized People And Not Like A Pack of Savages. COL. J. O. MIDNIGHT. Birmingham, Ala.—The world continues to move, and I am moving with it and before you can even read this letter I will be in Texas, and it will not be long before I will be in another part of the busy world, hence you will have to look at me, and let me do a little thinking for myself, and before I get through it is hard to tell just where I will be. This world was not made to suit me and of course you know that and I need not go to the trouble to tell you. It strikes me that the last-time I wrote you about this world, I was in Nashville, Tenn., and while there, there were a few things which attracted my attention. I had the pleasure of seeing a few people, and you will congratulate me because I did have the pleasure of seeing them. I shook hands with them. If you will recall I told you that it would be a long time before I went back to Fisk University, and did not go. I saw Prof. Work, but he was not acquainted with me, hence did not speak. I wanted some one to give me an introduction to him, but they did not, so I did not get to meet him. I am sure that you have met Prof. Work if I have not, because he is one of those men of our race in this country who is doing somethinig. He has made his mark as a singer, and I tell you I heard him lead a chorus of about 50 voices, that just lifted the roof off big St. John auditorium. God bless him. I like to see the big men of my race who are making things go. I stopped with Rev. J. C. Caldwell, and that carried me by Fisk University every day, but I did not look in, but I will bet you my head to a ginger cake that the next time I go to Nashville, I am going to visit Fisk University, as I have many friends there among the students, and as it is a Negro school, I think I can go in, and I have the assurance of Dr. Booker F. Washington that the President Gates will treat me all right. I am going to try it for myself. I have always regarded the opinion of Dr. Washington, because I have found him to be a level headed man. I admire him because he is a man who is always trying to do something for his race. With the abuse he has had from others, both sides of the race, or on both sides of the fence, yet he continues to work and work hard. Dr. Booker T. Washington and Emmett J. Scott, are the men I admire, and I would like to be like them. I have never been able to understand in this world why it is that just as soon as a man commences to do something it is then that he is fought the hardest by those for whom he is working. I have found this in so many cases, but then men should not give up. We have so many idlers, men who believe that the only way to go up is to pull down some other man. Any man can tear down a house, but it takes a wise man to build one. It Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 8.—The residents, of this city have nearly raised all of $75,000 which will be necessary to secure $25,000 offered by Julius Rosenwald of Chicago toward the erection of a colored Y. M. C. A. Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta and Philadelphia also boast of similar sums raised for Colored Y. M. C. A. buildings. BANK AND TRUST COMPANY CLOSED President Newsome Says All Creditors Will Be Paid In Full Mobile, Ala, Nov 8—The safety Bank and Trust Company has been ordered closed by the State Superintendent of Banks on the ground of over-investment in real estate and lack of support among the masses of the people. Among the creditors are several white depositors. I. The president of the bank, Rev. N. Newsome, asserts that the matter of the bank was caused by lack of patronage. He also said that it would take several months to wind up the affairs of the institution, but that 100 cents would be paid on the dollar. Esides Mr. Newsome, the other officers of the bank include I. E. Evans, vice-president; James R. Knox, cashier and bookkeeper; W. J. Robinson, manager of the realty department; Sarah J. Duncan, receiving and paying teller, with I. E. Evans, W. J. Robinson, James R. Knox, Henry Knox and Fred. Green as directors. Large Crowds at State Fair Columbia, S.C., Nov. 9th—The State Fair is being held here this week, and has attracted a large number of visitors of both races. The exhibits are many and varied, an are most creditable. The officers of the fair association are: E. D. Sawyer, president; Qev. W. D. Chappelle, vice-president; A. Qobertson, secretary; T. A. Williams, treasurer, and Dr. J. H. Goodwin, superintendent. Postal Bank at Tuskegee Tuskegee, Ala., Nov. 8.—A postal savings bank was opened at the Tuskegee Institute post office Monday. Quite a number of teachers and students were among the first depositors. The bank is the first to be opened in this country at a post office run by the race. Blankenburg Wins In Phila. Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 9—The city has just commenced to recover from the great victory that Rudolph Blankenburg, the mayorality candidate of the Keystone and Democratic parties, won over George H. Earle, the candidate of the Republican ring, Tuesday. While the Republican ring has allowed ways cared for its colored adherents, quite a number of colorful men who supported Blankenbüttle express the hope that he will increase his colored constituentry. Courant was the only race who out of that supported his candidacy a bad lady. Mr. Blankenbüttle is a member of the former, and is a Republican who is a national politician and an attorney to many. Richard Atkinson of Connecourt is the devoted daughteenth ward and will be hereby ordained male member of the body. In order to do so, he must be admitted to the bar. DR. WASHINGTON'S ASSAILANT DISMISSED Verdiet Came As A Surprise To The Educators Many Friends In the Court Room ULRICH REARRESTED FOR DESERTING WIFE Two of Three Judges Sitting In The Case Concur In The Verdict New York, November 7.—Henry A. Ulrich, the white man who severely beat Dr. Booker T. Washington last March, was acquitted of assault in the Court of Special Sessions yesterday. Three judges sat in the case, two of them voting for acquittal. The verdict was a distinct surprise as the testimony of all of the witnesses proves that Dr. Washington had been severely beaten. Detective Hagan, who arrested Ulrich and the educator, following the assault of James Grove, a bank clerk; and others testified that Mr. Washington was bleeding from wounds in his head. When the educator took the witness stand he was followed with the closest attention as he told of his doings on the night that the assault took place. He told the court that he was looking for the auditor of Tuskegee, and was examining the name plates on the doors of the apartment house where Ulrich and the woman described as the latter's wife lived. He emphatically denied the "allegation of Ulrich and the woman that he had addressed her other than should a gentleman. He also said that Ulrich had beaten him over the head with a cone, which Ulrich denied. Ulrich testified that he had mistaken Dr. Washington for a burglar, and the white woman, who was either described as "Miss" Ulrich or Mrs. Alvarez, claimed that the distinguished educator had addressed her in an endearing manner. Justices Zeller and Moss, whose votes acquitted Dr. Washington's assailant, seemed specially anxious to bring out unfavorable testimony against the educator, but apparently failed. Immediately after the trial, Ulrich was arrested on a warrant issued in New Jersey charging him with wife desertion. Dr. Washington, while refusing to comment upon the outcome of the case, did not seem cast down, as he expected that Ulrich and his friends would make all kinds of allegations to keep from going to prison. The educator has been greatly inconvenienced by having to appear in court several times before the case was finally settled. The case had been several times postponed at the instance of Ulrich. Immediately after the rendition of the verdict, after Dr. Washington's friends had recovered from their surprise at Ulrich's acquittal, persons gathered around the educator taunted him and expressly asked his moral integrity. Richmond, Va., Nov. 6.—The new building of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank at First and Marshall streets has been thrown open to the public. The new building is a handsom three-story pressed brick structure, and contains all facilities for banking. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker is the president. This with handsome four story building of the Mechanics Savings Bank, makes a handsome addition to the banking institutions of the city. NO RECEIVERSHIP FOR TRUE REFORMERS Richmond, Va., Nov. 8—Judge Edmund Waddill, Jr., sitting in the United States Court Monday, denied the petition of three Washingtonians for a receivership for the True Reformers. He held that admitting the necessity for a receivership, that it was not commensurate with the damage that the liquidation of the order's assets would cause. Attorney John A. Lamb, counsel for the plaintiffs, declared that the affairs of the True Reformers had been grossly mismanaged and that some of the officials had violated their trust. J. Thomas Newsome, chief attorney for the order and one of the counsel for the defense, made a strong plea that the defense petition for a receivership be not allowed; that the order was a creation of the race and that all of the colored people of this country were interested in its future. The present financial plight of the order, said Mr. Newsome, was caused by officials of the order who wrecked the bank of the order, and are now under indictment for the same. Judge Waddill handed down his decision Monday night denying application for a receivership. The decision is regarded as a complete victory for the present management of the order, as the Chancery Court denied a similar petition last week. Grand Master Griffin and Chief Counsel Newsome have been congratulated on all sides for the victory that they have won for the thousands of members of the order. The claims of the defendants amounted to $3,000. According to those in a position to know, the order is growing better financially daily. A Pretty Wedding At Frederick Fredrick, Md., Nov. 6—Miss D. Mae Celeste Jones and Mr. Calvin Milton Swann were the principals in a pretty wedding at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Jones, last Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. R. Boston, pastor of the M. F. Church at Jefferson The wedding march, was played by Miss Theresa Allen, who was accompanied on the violin by Mr. Francis Allen. Miss Lola Holland was maid of honor and Miss Minnie Leakins, bridesmaid. The ring-bearer was Master Carter F. Collins, of Pittsburg, and the best man was Mr. William Swann, a brother of the groom. Mr. Alfred Dixon, NEW YORK STATE BAPTISTS MEET Thrifty Religious Organization Which is Making Its Influence Felt Throughout the State In Bshalf of Education, Home and Foreign Missions—Dr. Timma Re-elected President. New York—The sixteenth annual session of the New York colored Baptist state convention, which was recently held in the Day Star Baptist church in this city, of which the Rev. R. J. Brown is pastor, was largely attended by delegates and visitors from the various churches of the denomination in Greater New York and vicinity. Among the prominent visitors M. REV. DR. S. W. TTMM6. from a distance were the Rev. Dr. E. W. Johnson of Philadelphia, president of the Pennsylvania Baptist state convention; W. Bishop Johnson, LL. D., founder of the Afro-American correspondence school in Washington; Mary S. Tribbitt. Drs. W. G. Parks and W. F. Graham of Philadelphia and Professor R. C. Woods, president of Virginia seminary and college, Lynchburg, Va. The reports and letters read by delegates from the different churches were both interesting and encouraging and showed an increase in membership, financial and general activity among the members. The convention is doing a large work among the churches of the state in the matter of creating greater interest in educational work and home missions. It is the opinion of the officers of the convention that a healthy, progressive and well managed state organization will prove to be exceedingly helpful to the larger work of the New England Baptist missionary convention, of which the churches of the state organization form an important part. President S. W. Timms delivered his annual address in a painstaking and forceful manner. He said in part as follows: "This is the fourth time I have had the distinguished honor of delivering an annual address as the president of your great convention. I beg to express to you as strongly as I can in words my sincere thanks for the repeated honors you have seen fit to con- M. B. for upon me and to say that no greater honor can come to any man from any source than that which you have repeatedly and so generously shown me. "Even though I have striven hard to bring our beloved convention to the place it now occupies before the world, yet I feel that I have not earned the honors which have come to me through you, and to him who shall succeed to this exalted station I will say, 'You shall have at your command all the influence that I can wield as well as my personal aid in pushing the righteous cause of the Baptists to further heights of enlighten usefulness." "I most heartily congratulate this convention upon the wonderful progress, it has made in the sixteen years just passed. a progress which cannot be fully realized unless care is taken to consider the great problem we have in trying to find a way to house the people. New York is now a great mission field. "Brothers of the convention, we must strive after progress. Warwick says: 'I will take heed of quenching the spark and strive to kindle a fire. He never was so good as he should be that doth not strive to be better than he is. He never will be better than he is that doth not fear to be worse than he was." "Holmes on spiritual progress says: 'I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. To reach the port of heaven we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but we must sail and not drift nor lie at anchor.' "This is the day of progress. The educational sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist church, New York. Dr. Powell's subject was "The Transforming Power of the Word of God." The sermon was timely and fraught with many helpful illustrations bearing upon the progress which our people are making in both religious and secular education. Fifty dollars was donated to the work of Virginia seminary and college. The receipts of the convention amounted to several hundred dollars. The newly elected officers were installed by Dr. W. Bishop Johnson. They are as follows: President, Rev. Dr. S. W. Timms; vice president, Rev. R. J. Brown; second vice president; Rev. R. B. Page; third vice president, Rev. C. S. Pairriss; recording secretary, Rev. N. S. Epps, editor of the New York Baptist Herald; assistant secretary, Rev. W. H. Slater; corresponding secretary, Rev. T. J. King; treasurer, Dr. Grunville Hunt. The executive board is composed of Rev. G. H. Sims, chairman; Revs. J. W. Griffin, L. J. Brown, Timothy White, J. C. Brown, H. A. Booker and H. Arthur Booker. Foreign mission board: Dr. A. Clayton Powell, J. W. Bright and U. B. Johnson. Home mission board: Rev. Dr. J. B. Boddle, chairman; Rev. P. C. James, J. W. Newkirk, M. B. Huckleck and H. E. Duers. Educational board: Rev. Dr. Granville Hunt, chairman; Rev. Dr. Holland Powell, Dr. William M. Moss, Revs. L. E. Keyser and T. J. King. REUNION OF VIRGINIANS. Society Observes Anniversary With Brilliant Literary Exercises. Brooklyn.-The Society of the Sons of Virginia observed its fourteenth anniversary on Thursday evening, Nov. 9, by holding a grand reunion, preceded by a literary and musical entertainment, at the Bridge Street A. M. E. church, of which the Rev. Dr. C. P. Cole is pastor. Among the literary, secret and benevolent organizations represented were the People's forum, Alpha lodge of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, the Society of the Sons of North Carolina and the ladies' auxiliary. Attorney Francis F. Giles, who represented the state of North Carolina, had for his subject "The Relation of Societies to the Church." Counselor Giles spoke in high praise of what each of these two organized agencies is doing for the well being of the general public, as well as the wholesome influence which they exert upon their individual members. The speaker also explained what he thought to be the proper dividing line between the church as a religious body and the society as a purely temporal organization, largely composed of persons of the same religious inclination. Samuel F. Edmead, Esq., represented the People's forum, a literary organization of West Indians. His subject was "The Negro as a Professional Man." Rev. Dr. William M. Moss selected for his subject "The Attitude of the Church Toward Our Business Men." Dr. Moss held that while the church's mission is to deal specially with the spiritual side of life it should nevertheless lend its influence in a large measure as individual members in support of worthy business enterprises conducted by the race. The Rev. Dr. C. P. Cole discussed the importance of organization among the race in a forceful and logical address. The outlook for the business of the race was discussed by William L. Hunter, M. D.; Rev. Holland Powell, D. D., and the Rev. Dr. F. M. Jacobs. Splendid music was furnished by the choir of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ, under the leadership of Professor P. Albert Myers. Professor James F. R. Wilson presided at the organ. The executive committee having charge of the affair was composed of Arthur Q. Martin, chairman; Edward H. Wilson, treasurer; Charles H. Turner, secretary; Lewis H. Berry. President Peter H. Fisher. H. G. Byrd. N. Barnett Dodson. P. Williams. J. W. Wilson. I. S. Walker. R. L. Williams. P. B. Swan and Smith Ferebee. Those from other organizations associated with the committee were Mr. A. D. Peyton. S. F. Edmead. Edward Henry and Benjamin F. Williams. Brooklyn Woman Leaves $70,000 Estate The will of Mrs. Anna M. Fisher, who was buried from the Sloan Pres- byterian church in Brooklyn on Sun- day, Oct. 20, was filed for probate on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Mrs. Fisher left an estate valued at $70,000, she was one of the wealthiest colored women in Brooklyn. Mr. Francis H. Gilbert, who is the register for the National Negro Business league, is the executor of the estate, which consists principally of bonds and mortgages except the house in which she lived. Mrs. Fisher was ninety-three years of age. THE AFRO=AMERICAN-LEDGER PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTH Sentiment Favoring Better Facilities on the Increase. STATE'S PART IN EDUCATION. Growth of Prairie View Normal and Industrial College Largely Due to the Influence and Wise Management of Professor E. L. Blackshear—Texas Gives Liberal Aid. Prairie View, Tex.—Whatever one might say of the disposition of the south toward Negro education, it must be admitted that in recent years sentiment has gradually changed in favor of giving to the children of the race a better chance to improve their condition. Practically every southern state makes some provision for education beyond that afforded in the public schools. Tennessee is the latest state to make such provision, the last legislature providing handsomely for the commencement of the State Normal school in Nashville. In Texas, where more than in any other state the colored people have taken advantage of the opportunities offered and have begun to make records for themselves, the state has been very liberal. In his recent trip through Texas Dr. Booker T. Washington repeatedly called attention to the matter of providing educational facilities. Texas leads all other states, and there are more colored high schools in Texas than in all other southern states combined. The Prairie View State Normal college has been in existence since 1870. It was established primarily for the training of colored teachers. Later under the twenty-sixth legislature the name was changed to the Prairie View Normal and Industrial college and placed under the supervision of the board of directors of the A. and M. college. Its work is conducted practically along the same lines, with the possible exception of the fact that more pronounced industrial work is done. Prairie View is best known to the public by reason of the fact that Professor E. L. Blackshear, a well known educator and leader, has been its head for fifteen years and that much of its real and substantial growth is due to his wise and efficient management. While the Texas school under the management of Professor Blackshear has done good work and has made its influence felt all over the southland, there is no getting around the fact that it would have done much better work, borne much better fruit, have been able to do more real and substantial good with a more commensurate appropriation. None of the schools in the south get what they deserve or what they need when the work they are expected to do is taken into account. The same may be said of all the state schools, whether for white or black. In the first place, the legislatures are not always made up of men to whom the needs of the young people, so far as education is concerned, are paramount. Then, again, the state treasuries are not always in condition to take care of the needs of these institutions for a future period. The best that can be done frequently is to take care of the growth that has taken place instead of making provisions for the future. For example, time was when appropriations were made for the usual accommodation of 350 or perhaps 500 students. Suddenly, in face of this provision, which was then adequate, the student body suddenly jumped to about 800, due to an educational awakening that spread throughout the south among the colored people. Churches, fraternal organizations and newspapers were crying out the need of education, and the response in the increased enrollment and taxed facilities in all the colored schools was startling. The appropriations by the recent legislature seek to remedy that situation within the next few months, and a new mess hall, capable of accommodating a thousand students, with an assembly hall above, is now being planned by Professor Terrell, the head of the mechanical department. A new dormitory for girls will also be erected during the year, which will greatly increase the facilities and relieve the overcrowded condition. That students are willing to come to an institution and suffer overcrowded conditions means much of a tribute to the work done. the need, however, in Texas is greater than any other state in the Union. While there are church schools and private schools in nearly every important center in Texas, the students are crowding into them also, and there is no other state school in the country that has a larger letter appearing set of students. Gold work dolls in spite of the colossal conditions and the class of equipment than exists our schools have to put up with. But must be boring, in mind, that state schools are handpicked often with the birding of the state, names that to say, that an institution owned and controlled by the state cannot be readily receive aid from the generous public as other schools, the presumption being that the state is simply not maintain them, whether it be so or not. [Picture of a woman with dark hair and a white dress]. MRS. MARY F. HANDY President of the Parent Body of the Women's Mite Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Church, which is holding its annual session in Chicago this week. "HALF A MAN" "HALF A MAN" 10 Miss Mary White Ovington's monograph on the Negro in New York ("Half a Man"; Longmans) is marked by frankness and thorny knowledge. It was feared that as one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and long a worker among the colored people of New York, she might let her sympathies over-ride her judgement. This proves not to be the case. She in no wise glosses over the Negro's weaknesses, but after stating them, dwells on the conditions which make for immorality among the women, for laziness and inefficiency or crime among the men. The picture is the drama of a worthy race struggling upward under most difficult conditions. Economically so handicapped that comparatively few men can earn enough to support their families without aid from their wives, discriminated against at every turn by the labor unions, and barred from most places of resort for harmless amusement, those of slight moral stamina fall readily. When one considers also that there was virtually no marriage relation, any one was bound to respect among the race until after emancipation, it is not surprising that the colored women as yet fall short of the standards of virtue of the white. The high percentage of improper guardianship among the Negroes, and the gave number of depraved Negro girls which Miss Ovington records, show where the work must be done in the immediate future if the race is to be helped. As for the labor question, Miss Ovington rightly points out that "North or South the Negro gets an opportunity to work where he is imperatively needed". But just as soon as he can the white man pushes the black man back toward jobs for which he himself does not care to compete. Hence many honest places are closed to the Negro, but the avenues to vice and crime never. But despite this, Miss Ovington finds that the bulk of the Negroes who struggle for life in the great city have procured regular work and at fairly steady, if poor, pay. To the majority of them the North, in Miss Ovington's words, "seems to have brought something of liberty and happiness." Particularly the colored musicians and entertainers seem to get on well, and the extraordinary success of actors of the high standard of Williams and Walker, and Cole and Johnson, is here set forth. Where many despond about the future for the city-bred Negro, Miss Ovington is optimistic. She records that his prospect "begins to be bright." Through the vast streams of Jewish and Latin immigrants she feels that New York may be helped beyond its provincialism that now spells bitter prejudice. "If New York really becomes a cosmopolitan city, let us believe", she writes, "the Negro will bring to it its highest genius and will walk through it simply and quietly unnoticed, a man among men." To many this will seem the wish which is father to thought; they will fear that the antipathy of race manifested lately in Coatesville and almost section of the country will more readily affect the newcomers to New York city, as well as the country over, more than the colored man. The questoin is simply whether those of white skin who are rising in the social and industrial scale shall be permitted to thrust back those who are toiling up after them. That is the issue, and we fancy its solution will come a little more slowly in our cities than in our rural districts: that it will be solved no one ought to doubt. 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"Men and women," said the youngster, "must keep on working though the inn at the harbor is groaning for its customer." --- Mr. Frank Perry died at his late residence 2114 Druid Hill Avenue, Thursday, November 2, 1911. He was born March 31, 1839 in Dorchester Co., Md. When four years of age his parents moved to Norfolk Va., where he remained until the beginning of the Civil War. In January 1862, he enlisted in the United States Army. At the close of the war he came to the city of Baltimore where he was a resident until his death. Mr. Perry has suffered with an impaired limb for the past sixteen years, and to this his death was due. Mr. Perry was a man of very sound judgment and an ardent citizen and one of the oldest residents of Northwest Baltimore. He was a member of Trinity A. M. E. Church where the funeral services were held. Dr. A. L. Gaines and D. William M.Alexander officiated. Mr. Perry has been a member of the Most Worshipful United GrandLodge F. and A. M. for the past fifty years and was buried with ful Masonic ceremony. He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Melissa Perry, four sons, Mr. Arthur Perry of Butte Montanna; Messrs. Henry, Charles, and Benjamin Perry, of New Yok City; four daughters, Mrs. Eugene H. Bell and the Misses Anna, Elizabeth, and Fannie Perry of this city; and two grand-sons, Frank Pery Jr. and Charles Perry Jr. of New York City. Mr. George Harris Burie at Catonsville Mr. George Harris, aged 85 years, died at his late residence 62 Winters Avenue Catonsville, on Thursday evenin of last week after a brief illness. Before moving to Catonsville, Mr. Harris with his wife, had resident at the corner of Carey and Prestan streets for a number of years, and was known throughout the city for the large number of beautiful flowers which grew in his yard ad received his attention. He was a member of St. John's A. M. E. Church and the pastor, Rev. L. S. Flag, conducted the funeral services, which were held in Grace A. M. EChurch, Catonsville, Monday ahrnoon. Rev. Flagg was assisted by Revs. Green and C. H. Murray. A number of resolutions were red from the various organizations f which the deceased was a membr. Mr. Harris is survived by his wife, two brothers and a number of relatives. Interment was ithe family cem- tery at Harris Lan, Catonsville. The funeral of M. Amelia Ann Peck, who died at her home, 1905 Druid Hill avenue, fesday, after a brief illness, was eld at Sharp Street Memorial M.I. Church yesterday (Friday) afternoon. The services were conducted by Qev. W. A. C. Hugs, assisted by Qev. Drs. N. M. Carill, S.H. Norwood, D. G. Hill, al C. G. Cummings. The pallbears were members of the Methost Episcopal Ministers' Meeting. Interment was in Mount Auburcemetery. Mrs. Peck was born Montgomery county, December, 1846. She was married to Qev. W.S. Peck, one of the best-known ministers in the Washintgon Conferne, in 1866. Their marraige was garded as ideal. Ten children we the result of this union, nine owhom are now living. The children are: Edn M. Peck, organist of Sharp Stre Memorial Church; William V. Thdeus,Miss Ella, Miss Amelia F., rs Edward Hughes, Mrs, Mamie (ggs, Mrs. Emma Height, all of the city, and Mrs Alice Anderson, ofston, Rev. George St. Nichon, pastor of the A. M. E. Chui at Harve de Grace, Md., died I Sunday after several weeks illne. He was born in this sixty years ago. He was educed in the local public schools an Wilberforce University. He wa member of the Baltimore A. E. Conference for the past thii years. A wife, two sons, at several brothers survive him. Funeral services were held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Chui Tuesday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. E. Ford, presiding elder of the Baltimore district. He was assisted by Revs. D. G. Hill, A. L. Gaines, and J. W. Norris. Interment was in Laural Cemetery. Harry Cummings and First Colored Policeman in Philadelphia Makes the Arrest. City Councilman Harry S. Cummings tells a story of his being "arrested" by "Pop" Fray, one of the first colored policemen, in Philadelphia who died in that city last week. Mr. Cummings and the late Hiram Watty were standing on the west side of Broad street, Philadelphia, witnessing the Peace Jubilee parade a dozen years ago. They wanted to cross to the east side, but the police arrangements were too strict for such a course that day. They told policeman Fray of their trouble and he said, "I'll 'arrest' you and take you across the street." He grabbed the two Baltimoreans and piloted them across the street, only to let them go when the east side was reached. That night Messrs. Watty and Cummings were kept busy telling their friends that they had not been arrested, but had only worked a little subterfuge to get across the street. A Hallowe'en Surprise. A Hallowe'en surprise was tendered the inmates of the M. E. Home for the Aged, Druid Hill avenue, by the Ladies' Aid Society of Centennial M. E. Church, Tuesday afternoon. After a soul stirring song service, led by Miss Clara Stanley, refreshments were served the old folks. Six dollars worth of groceries were also presented the home. Those present included: Mesdames Laura Winters, the president; Sarah Mitchell, Eliza Curtis, Louisa Yorkman, Priscilla Tubnan, Mary Moore, Hester Smith and Miss Clara Stanley. Charges Against Bishop Smith Fall Flat Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 2—According to the Atlanta Independent the charges of graft and real administration that were made a month ago against Bishop C. S. Smith will fall flat. Rev. U. G. Torbert, W. G. Alexander, W. A. Pierce, W. D. Johnson, P. V. Branch, L. A. Townsley, C. A. Wingfield, D. H. Porter, J. L. Butler, and others whose names were signed to the charges have said that the use of their names was unauthorized. Mt. Friendship Notes (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Mt. Friendship,, Del. Nov. 8—A reception was given Mr. William Barnett a prominent Odd Fellow a few evenings ago. Following an address by Mr. William Stevens the guest of honor gave some sidelights on the recent session of the Delaware Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows which met at Wilmington. Messrs. N. Riley C. Potts Rev. William Stuart and Mrs. Charles Nichols also delivered helpful addresses after which refreshments wree served. Cannot Collect Money Due Whiskey Dealers. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 8. Because the Atlanta Savings Bank has collected money on sight drafts which had been sent to them for collection from firms that sold whiskey to Georgians, the president, Mr. J. O. Ross, had to appear in the police court a few days ago. Record Broyles held that the bank was technically guilty of violating the State Prohibition law, but accepted the statement of the officials of the bank that they would discontinue the collection of money due to whiskey dealers from outside the State. Though every one concedes that the bank accepted the business in a regular business way the Atlanta Georgian tried to make it appear the bank was running a "blind tiger." A Lead Pencil Danger. In the United States the danger of putting pencils in the mouth has long been recognized, and in all the schools every precaution is taken to prevent the interchange of pencils as well as the molstening of them with the lips. A great many children and even their elders, who ought to know better, persist in putting pencils in their mouth regardless of the risk they run. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER EASIER TO TEAR DOWN THAN TO BUILD UP (Continued from Page 1) is easier to destroy than it is to make. I want to join the making crowd, hence I have put my lot with Dr. Washington, and I am as free as the air I take in for my own life and health. If I feel like criticising Dr. Washington, I am free to do so hence I watch his official, and his private acts, I look closely after his public speeches, and I am always ready to give the world that which it is entitled to from my pen. This is all that could be expected of me. Here is a little fellow, who wants to come into prominence. He has not as prominent as a bed-bug, so in order to come into notice he fires in off the man who is doing something, and this will please the world, and you will hear from him. There was a man who wanted the world to know that he had lived, so he killed President McKinley. He would have died and been buried in an unknown grave, but when he killed the President of the Nation, then that gave him place in history. But I would that our young men and women would decide to build up by doing good things. The mission of man is to lift up and not to tear down. Now in the case of President Gates, I believe that he is doing something, and I believe that he really wants to help, but he is not acquainted with us. The missionaries, and the money collectors for the schools which we attend have gone into the North with such appalling stories about us and our condition, that the men who really want to come, come as they would go to China, or India, or Africa. But the Negro is really a civilized, cultured American, and if you would get along with him you must treat with him as such. Recognize him as a man, and treat him as such and there would be no race question in America. Now I am starting out to say a few things about an individual this week, and I sounded the note of warning over two years ago and it is turning out just as I said. When I took my pen in hand I was attending the conference of Tennessee, the mother of conference, presided over by Bishop H: Blanton Parks, on whose head the mantle of Bishop Grant fell, and he has presided over more conferences in succession than perhaps any bishop living or dead. He has charge of 16 conferences, and has made the assignments of 11 of them, and will be getting ready for his twelfth when you read this letter. In Nashville, I met Rev. J. R. Ransom, D. D., of Topeka, who is getting his ducks in the row for the position of financial secretary. He is gaining some ground. He realizes that he will have to beat Prof. John R. Hawkins. Many of the men declare that they have never had a better educational secretary than Prof. Hawkins, and think he should stay there, hence there is no particular man training for his place. I am not in position to say much about this now, and will not do so. Dr. C. V. Roman, is training for the position of editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, and I think it should go to him. He is just the man for the place, and should have it. Now then I would refer to another man, but do not think that I ought to make this issue to tell all about it. Rev. W. Sampson Brooks has gone to St. Louis, and Rev. J. W. Sexton has gone to Nashville, both of them get St. Paul churches. They exchange pulbs so to speak. It was a good conference, and things moved along like clock work. I went to Central Tennessee Conference for one day, and it was there I got disgusted. I told you how Rev. J. H. Grant talked out to the Bishop, and said then that it should be stopped, but it was not stopped, and this time he just tried himself. I have never seen a man talk to a bishop so in my life. He called it manhood and was using his methods to get elected. I do not know whether he was elected a delegate to the general conference or not. He will some day reap what he has sown. While I did not remain long, I pulled out, and as I write this letter I am on my way to Houston, Texas to spend a day or two with my friend and brother, Bishop Evans Tyree, D. D., M. D., of Nashville, and I will have a few things to say about him in my next letter. I have had the pleasure of visiting the conference presided over by Bishop C. H. Phillips, a man of ability, a man of worth, a bishop of the C. M. E. church. I learned more about the church in the few days. I had the pleasure of meet- ing Editor Cobb of the Christian Index. He is one of the writingest men I have ever put my blue eyes on. I think he is giving his church a good paper. Dr. R. T. Brown, was on hand also, and made some good talk. I thought it fine to be able to meet these strong men. God bless them all. I think that I have said all I can say this week, and you will pardon me if I do not say more, but I have many more things to say. Send all mail for me to Box 472 Birmingham, Ala. [Portrait of a man in a suit and tie]. Attorney U. Grant Tyler, whose contention that police magistrates have no right to try cases on Sunday, was upheld by Judge Elliott, and was the cause for 60 prisoners being held in various stationhouses until last Monday morning. The decision was obtained in a habeas corpus case, which resulted in the release of a man sent to jail by Justice Loden, who was carriying out his announcement that the only place for a colored man was jail. Mr. Tyler is a native of Frederick county, Md., and was educated at Morgan College and Howard University law school. Members of Metropolitan M. E. S. S. 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Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGE, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRIO-AMERICAN Co. No more saffrage amendments for the next four years. That is something to be thankful for. Of course the Democats are sore. So would you be if you had been knocked down and counted out. It is natural for it to be so. --- Now let us have a clean election law and all will be well, at least for a time, but not if Johnwaltersmith gets a chance at it. Champion "Jack" Johnson has evidently quit speeding his auto, and hence does not get any newspaper prominence. The Colored Brother need not be failing over each other looking for jobs. There'll be mighty little, if anything, doing. It will be at good thing if the Auxiliary Republican Committee will form a real good organization and change its name. The women helped greatly. It pays to get on the good side of the female contingent. When they take hold something will be done. It will be a bad thing if the new legislature should undertake to tie the hands of Governor Goldsorough. It might cause a come-back two years from now. 0 What became of former Governor Warfield? Didn't have a word to say for his Howard county neighbor. Probably too busy fixing up the Fidelity building. In another part of this paper is an account of the "arrest" of Harry S. Cummings and Hiram Watty. It is to be regetted that two of our most prominent citizens have come with in the clutches of the law. And so the Emerson Hotel has all white help. So have a good many other places, and we are none the worse off. Not only this; but all the men folks have had to shave off their mustaches. The colored brother would kick at this, so things are somewhat even. CAUGHT IN THEIR OWN TRAP In setting traps for others it is highly important to beware of falling into their ourselves. The democrats have found in this election that it does not pay to spend too much time trying to defeat others by tricks for the ticket has according to reports come home to them with a vengeance. It has been the determination on the part of Maryland Democrats for years to nullify the Negro vote by hedging the ballot about by all the tricks that half crazed men could put through the legislature. They have made the ballot cumbersome and unwieldy. They have resorted to fake names. They resorted to trick folds, making it imperative upon the voter that he fold it again the same way. They have resorted to vacant lines and vacant squares and have declared that any mark opposite a fake name, or any mark opposite a blank space or the voting for one too many names under any of the several lists will invalidate the ballot and it will be thrown out. It is now declared that twenty-five percent of the electors have been disfranchised by these ballot traps, and they also declare that the Democrats are themselves the heaviest loosers. If the losses have been heavy, and they have fallen on the Democrats, they have fallen in the right place, and that party of election frauds may look upon it as retributive justice, for there is an old old truth, in an old old book which declares that whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. The leaders of the Democratic Party in Maryland have not learned as yet that honesty is the best policy. Why should a man want anything which he cannot get honestly? Yet some men do, and get it but they run dangerously near to doing what Jebovah God said we should not do, steal. MR. TAFT'S VOTE After a long and strenuous drive through the West, President William Howard Taft arrived in Cincinnati in time to register and was wise enough to put himself down as lawyer, saying that he might need the profession after next year. This is prophetic of Republican defeat and does not augur well for Mr. Taft's candidacy. As bad as this may be that is not the worst of Taft's doings in Cincinnati. One could well wish that Mr. Taft had not arrived in time to vote since his vote means so much to decency and honor in politics. Every body remembers the awful drubbing Taft gave the Cox ring of Cincinnati in his Toledo speech of 1905, and all who gloried in the courage and manliness of that utterance are humiliated an chagrined over the action of the President who by his action last Tuesday gave endorsement to the same Boss and despicable ring, that he urged the voters of Ohio to defeat and smash in 1905. It is pitiable indeed to see the Chief Executive of the Nation bowing before Bossism and corruption in order that the machine may help along his candidacy. Say what you may about Roosevelt, but no one can ever truthfully charge him with bowing before the Bossos and corruption. SUN PAPER'S OPPORTUNITIES Not often in the life of men and papers, do we have such opportunities as those afforded the men and papers of Maryland in the campaign just closed. The result of the election shows that the Maryland voter is no slave to party, but is big enough and fair enough to rise up to the needs of the hour, and do deeds of patriotism. Newspapers have before them the double task of printing the news and waking up and guiding public thought. The newspaper is not only a chronicler, but a prophet as well. It must therefore have vision to see and courage to tell the truth and guide public thought, that the state may be safe when following its advice. The press is one of the most powerful factors in dragging down or lifting up public morals and developing civic righteousness. The Sun Paper has had such an opportunity for service to the cause of civic righteousness, as rarely ever comes in a score of years, but has lost it, by bowing an humble suppliant to one of the most corrupt political rings outside of New York where Tammany holds sway disregarding the claims of God and man, when pointed to the golden rule. The Sun paper was here in the midst of the uncovering by the Grand Jury, of the audacious thefts of the rights of the free electors of Baltimore City, and saw the judges and clerks brought to book, for falsifying the returns of the election, in order that Padgett and Mahon might hold in tact their nefarious ring rule, and instead of the Sun paper rising up with patriotism and courage and crushing a ring which led men to violate their oaths and steal an election, the Sun paper like a belabored hound, beneath its master's lash, took up the howl in the trail of iniquity and tried to lead the people to do both an unrighteous and unpatriotic thing by electing a man set up by the ring to be governor of Mary- land. What an opportunity the Sun paper had, to go into the political arena and blaze the way for civic righteousness! But the Sun paper failed, and became a follower of an insufferable political gang, instead of a leader of the people; and the people forsook both the Sun paper and its candidate, who confessed that he had been "a blunderer in office." After this last stunt of the Sun paper, shouting itself hoarse for the ring, can the people ever again pin their faith to the Sun paper and look to it for leadership? Can the Sunpaper really gain self-respect, alter such strenuous efforts to hold a band of election tricksters where they might again defeat the will of the people? The election just past was not in its ultimate meaning a question of party supremacy, but a question of Morals, for the man who steals our ballots is no less reprehensible than the man who steals our money. It is a dictum of law, that the man who stands by, sees and permits a crime to be committed without sounding the alarm or making an effort to prevent it, is participant criminis, and is reprehensible before the law. If this dictum be true how much more is one to be condemned, who takes a hand in helping the criminal forward in his crime? The Sunpaper took great delight in declaring that Senator Gorman had been converted, and would be good in the future. As t Gorman's conversion many people had their doubts, but one thing the people are sure of, that the Sunpaper needs moral regeneration and we respectfully refer it to the Decalogue for meditation and study. THREE TIMES AND OUT The old saying of "Three times and out," seems to apply to the effort of the Democrats to disfranchise the poor white people and Negroes of Maryland. The Poe Amendment, the Strauss Amendment and finally the Digges Amendment have been passed upon by the free electors of Maryland, and they are down, and counted out. If the fairly good run, made by the Strauss Amendment gave the Democrats hope to believe that the reduced majority against that Amendment would become a majority in favor of the Digges Amendment, they have been shaken into their senses by the emphatic vote of 20,551 against the Digges amendment, which is nearly ten thousand more votes against the Digges amendment than against the Strauss amendment two years ago. And along with this third effort to disfranchise the poor white people and Negroes, the party lost the Governor and other important offices, with a number of the members of the House of Delegates. This amendment business is becoming a hoo doo for the Democrats and if they do not want to see their whole craft go helpless up Salt River two years from now, they would better let the amendment business alone. The Democrats in their wild rush for power have forgotten what Tynade the great scientist said. It might be well to remind them that this great student of universal forces once said: "The Universe is full of cogs and wheels and saws and teeth, that make for righteousness, and those who get in the way of these are ground to powder." No man or party can long run counter to these forces, for the day of retribution dogs the track of the wrong door. Iniquity may seem to pay for a while but in the end it becomes a snare on the feet of its promoters. Let all good men rejoice in the defeat of the amendment which if it had prevailed, would have turned free Maryland into an oligarchy where the Padgetts and Mahons would have held undisputed sway, as is the case in Alabama and other Southern states today; bringing about a condition which would give one voter in Maryland as much power as six voters in New York and Ohio. In this battle against the Digges Amendment, the Negroes for the most part bore themselves like men, and their conduct on election day elicited the highest praise from the party leaders in, both city and state. Considering the Negro's chances and general intelligence, he came out of the battle in good form, having succeeded by careful study, in so marking his ballot as to hit the amendment, and save his vote, a thing which many white men failed to do. Should Have Known Better Every Negro in Baltimore last Saturday night with two grains of sense knew or ought to have known just how he intended to vote on Tuesday at the general election and did not really need to go to the Lyric to have told him how to vote. Conditions as they exist ought to M. Governor-elect, Phillips Lee Goldsborough. have been his guide just at this time, no matter what has been his feelings in the past. But to go to a Republican meeting and be "Jim crowed" was entirely unnecessary. While we have said all we could say and did all we could to assist the party in winning the fight against the disfranchising amendment and to elect a Republican Governor, it would have been the last thing we would have done to have gone to that meeting and be told to hand ourselves off on one side simply to be told to do what we had intended to do, and hears of the wrongs committed by the opposite party of which we knew so well. Rather far would we have stayed at home, and it would have been more to the self respect of those Negroes who did go if they had done likewise. We had a magnificent meeting on Thursday night at John Wesley church and heard all about it from the mouths of as good speakers as were on the platform at the Lyric on Saturday night, and again at the Pennsylvania avenue church on Saturday night, therefore it was entirely useless to be shoved off like we were contaminated with some diseases. The Republican Party of this State is clearly a white man's party, and when once this state is firmly established on the suffrage question so that our votes will be counted as cast, it will probably matter little to us which is in power. Dr. Sheppard Delivers Rev. Dr. W. Shoppard, who spent 20 years as a missionary in the Congo, has been delivering addresses this week in local churches describing his many experiences in Central Africa. Dr. Sheppard is regarded as one of the most successful missionaries that ever labored in that region, and he has many valuable experiences to relate. He is an expert in the Congo language, and has succeeded in translating the Bible and text books into native tongue. He tells a thrilling story of his many experiences there, and more than once has just barely escaped with his life. He wrote a story sometime ago exposing the cruelties which the Belgians practised upon the natives in trying to export rubber. For this he was arrested for libel, and kept in prison eight months before his release was effected. The Congo horrors have since become known to the civilized world. He is a native of Staunton, Va. and received his academic training at Hampton Institute. He is at present writing a book descriptive of his impressions and experiences in the Congo. He is the guest of Rev. W. A. C. Hughes. Married Twenty Years Washington. D.C. Nov. 9- Judge and Mrs. Robert H. Terrill are receiving congratulations upon passing a happy twenty years of married life. Their anniversary came while Mrs. Terrill was in Columbus, O., attending the meeting of the American Purity Federation. New Church to be Organized The Presbyterian mission, at Mullikin and Spring streets, will be formally organized as a congregation by the Baltimore Presbytery next Sunday afternoon./ Rev. Thos. H. Lee will be the pastor. To Celebrate Anniversary Services incident to the anniversary of St. James African Unhion Methodist Protestant Church. Towson, were held Wednesday. Rev. I. S. Lee is the pastor of the church. ps Lee Goldsborough. THE COLORED VOTE WAS OUT IN FULL Have Never Voted Stronger In Any State Election Since 1895 MAY MEAN A NEW LEADERSHIP Auxiliary Republican Committee Do Great Work In Getting Out The Vote Not since 1805, when the late Lloyd Lowndes was elected Governor, has an election been fraught with as much interest as the one Tuesday, when Phillips Lee Goldsborough was elected Governor. The election of Mr. Goldsborough was accomplished by many Independents voting for him and by the fact that the colored vote voted stronger than at any State election since 1805 for the election of a Republican Governor. The defeat of Arthur Pue Gorman, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate, was especially gratifying to the race, as he has repeatedly spoken of the Negro in a most vulgar way. The Auxiliary Republican Committee, of which Dr. Ernest Lyon is chairman, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, secretary, and Rev. A. L. Gaines, treasurer, rendered most effective service in stirring up the colored voters of the city and State. The auxiliary centered its efforts upon the election of the State ticket and the defeat of the Digges bills. The defeat of the latter by a decisive majority marks the third successive defeat for race disfranchisement in Maryland. The election of Mr. Goldsborough means that such legislation will have to take a back seat for four more years, at least. The election of Mr. Goldsborough and the election of a democratic legislature shows that the present leadership of the republicans is seemingly not able to cope with the job of leading the party to a complete victory. During the ten years that the present regime has been practically always in the saddle, not a single election has been carried by the republicans of the city and State, except the councilmanic election in 1901. Bickerings in the party, the nomination of incompetent men for office and a seeming desire on the part of some of the leading republican politicians to so shape things that the democratic organization could elect some of its pets. When the republican politicians defeated the late Frank C. Wachter for Mayor in 1903, the party was split thereby and the way paved for the democrats to begin an active distranchisement propaganda, to jimcrow the race, in public conveyances and to seriously curtail the educational opportunities of the race in the counties. The election, of Mr. Goldsborough probably, means more vigor on the part of the republicans, and the elimination of those from leadership who are more concerned about their ascendancy than victories for the party. The chairman of the republican State Central Committee, Mr. John B. Hanna, has been one of the most zealous and patient of the workers for republican success. He has always tried to harmonize all elements into one united working force. When others have been indifferent to party success, he has been indesfatigable in his efforts for the party and against disfranchisement. Mr. Goldsborough will be inaugurated Governor January 9. He will send a vigorous message to the incoming legislature embodying the planks in the party platform and reiterating the pledges he made in his speeches during the campaign. By the appointment of men of probity as election officials he will make impossible the manipulation of the ballots in the Wilson law counties. He will have the appointment of the various State Boards, the local Police board, the city Supervisors of Election, License Commissioners and the police justices of the city. By his appointments of men of high type he can remove the police justiceships from partisan politics, and in rendering the people the best service as chief executive, place the Republican party in an immeasurably better position in Maryland. According to the views of number of men who are keenly interested in the welfare of the State, if Mr. Goldsborough will not hearken to the demands of certain political interests in the Republican party he will pave the way for the election of more Republicans at the next State election. His appointments must be of the highest type, totally unlike the caliber of some of the men who have been nominated by the Republican within recent years. By looking after the best interests of all the people and improving the school facilities in the counties say these observers, Mr. Goldsborough can make for himself the name of being the best Governor the State has ever had. "Tom" McNulty received quite a number of colored votes. The Seventeenth hard rolled up neatly 1400 majori for Goldsborough and Councilman Cummings is looking happy. The Republican Auxiliary Committee will continue its existence, and already there's talk of getting ready for the presidential campaign. The Democratic National Convention may go to Mississippi, as that State went Democratic. Dr. Lyon and his colleagues were congratulated on all sides for their most effective work. There is no haper man in the city than Rev. Dr.W. M. Alexander, who has been president of the Suffrage League through three disfranchisement figs. Gorman got 29 notes in Laurel, Md.; but success skidooed away from him, nevertheless. A wireless from Cambridge states that H. M. St. Clir and Rev. S. S. Jolley are resting from their strenuous campaign and from excitement over Goldsbrough's election. It is possible tat the real leadership of the Publicans will be transferred from Gay and Lombard streets to the Extern Shore, where Republican victories are always ardently desired. W. Mitchell digges, author of the Digges bills, mustbe tearful these days as Charles County went Republican. "Governor" Orman, "Senator" Marbury are no actual facts yet. Up in Howard county they are already beigningo speak of "ex-Senator" Gorma. Dan Loden wl lose his police justiceship only to get a better position in the city Hall. That is a little nearer t jail, to which he has gleefully nsed passports for colored Republics. It is not give out as authentic, but McNulty may get a minorITA appointment one of the city boards that an appointed by the governor. Raymond Weatley was one of the most ardei workers for Republican success. The next amendment will be the Goldsborough one to change the rotten politic conditions of the white politics. A Pity Wedding Miss Cora E. Forrester, daughter of Mrs. Iry Salome Forrester, and Mr. Theos H. Williams, son of Mrs. Carne Webster, of 944 Leadenhall set, were married at the residence of the bride's mother, 2641 Booneet, Wednesday evening of last jek. The ceremony was perform by Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon. The brides attired in a handsome gown white net over white satin, and carried Bride roses. The bridesdid was Miss Anna Mae Hall, of Ber. Md. The best man was Mr. Alander Weems. The wedding mth was played by Miss Eva A. Smi, of Philadelphia, a cousin of tbride. A reception followed tceremony. The large increase of the whites in the Soul is due to the fact that thousands of colored people have emigrated to the North and West to take the galling restrictions whichever Southern whites have placed on them. THE NEW YORK TIMES JOSHUA ROBINSON Grand Chapter Elect Officers. Hiram Holy Royal Arch. Grand Chapter held its annual convention at the Masonic Temple, Courtland street, Wednesday of this week, and, after transacting considerable business, elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Joshua Robinson, M. E. Grand High Priest; Thomas A. Dodd, M. E. Deputy Grand High Priest; R. B. Marriott, M. E. Grand King; Andrew Evans, M.E. Grand Scribe; George B. Brown, M. E. Grand Treasurer, and T. H. Smith, M.E Grand Secretary. The reports showed that the department is in a flourishing condition. Miss Nancy Mitchell has returned to her home in Charlestown, W. Va., after a visit to Mrs. Maccauley Dorsey, of 250 Pine street. Mrs. W. Edward Williams, of 623 W. Lanvale street, was called to Wrytheville, Va. this week by the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. John Nelson, who has been quite ill at her home on Lanrale street is improving. Mr. Samuel W. Chase Improving Mr. Samuel W. Chase, the oldest undertaker in the city, is ill at his home, 1400 Mosher street, suffering with a caruncle. He was operated on Tuesday, and is reported to be in an improved condition. Sisters Teaching School Sisters Barbara, Alphonsus and Marinus, of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, have taken charge of the school of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. They are the first colored sisters to have charge of a local parochial school. Cause and Sources of Race Prejudice When the colored people were slaves to the whites they met with little or no opposition from them except in the matter of oppressing them beyond their physical strength at manual labor. But since the day they became free there has been no end of opposition to their progress. This, however, is only a sign that the race possesses the necessary elements which characterize the thrifty citizens of any other race. And, again, this opposition does not come from all the white people, but only from such as harbor race prejudice. CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY SHAYS' REBELLION: One of the most perilous times in the history of the United States was the period just after the close of the Revolutionary war and before the government had become firmly established. Every community was inclined to be a law unto itself. Even in puritanical Massachusetts there was a little rebellion against the state government that looked serious for a time. It is known as "Shays' Rebellion," taking its name from one of the leaders, Daniel Shays, who had been a gallant officer in the War for Independence. The grievances were, the large salary paid the governor of the state, the aristocratic character of the state senate, and the burdonsome taxes. The rebellion lasted from August, 1785, till the following February. Shays had a large following, and there were several conflicts with the state militia. The opposing forces, however, evidently did not get dangerously near each other, for only three men were killed during the entire "war." The leaders were tried and convicted, but were eventually pardoned. Shays lived till 1825, and in his old age was pensioned for his gallant services during the Revolution. NOTICE! Next Door Savoy Theatre SENSATIONAL! WONDERFUL! STARLING! SIX DAYS ONLY! NEVER before in the history of Baltimore has such a remarkable Eyeglass or Spectacle offer bean made. The proof of the pudding is in the eating. .... OUR OFFER: Positively $5.00 Solid Gold Shell Eyeglasses and Spectacles. Fitted with Our World Famous Duplex Crystal Lenses. Including all the latestest mountings, such as "Sure Fit," "It's It," "Imperial." "Fits U," "Finger Piece," etc., all guaranteed for 10 years, for only 6 days. Also FREE EXAMINATION of your Eyes by one of our Staff of Eye Specialists FREE. Next Door to Savoy Theatre Opp. Comprecht & Benesch AT ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington Street, near Pine Sunday, November 12th, 1911, at 8 o'clock P. M. Under the Auspices of the Choir. Positively Silver Offering at the Door. 11-1. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker Mrs. Maggie L. Walker of Richmond, Virginia. Wednesday Evening, Nov. 22nd, 1911 - At Trinity A. M. E. Church Linden Ave. and Bindle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pasgrat. Every member and friend of the St. Lukes Order is invited to come, see and hear one of the noted speakers of our race. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, the only Negro woman President of a Bank. Other prominent speakers will be present from Washington. Address by the State Deputy. Rev. J. T. Carpenter has been appointed to the St. Lukes work in this city and State. A special musical program will proceed the lecture. The Hotel Booklet. I like to read in little books of grassy lawns and shady nooks and sandy dunes and purling brooks, but then I take a peek a little further on and see that all this joy is far from free, and that's the painful part to me—that thirty plunks per week.—Washington Herald. For some time shark's egg in the Glasgow (Scotland) Aquarium has been watched from day to day. It hatched a few days ago, an event unique in many respects. The tiny shark seems quite at home, and is not a bit shy of the numerous visitors who have crowded to see it. The Weekly Meeting of the Art Class of the Y.W.C.A. WILL BE HELD FRIDAY EVENINGS 7.30 to 9.30 p. m. Courses of Instruction will be given in Leather Work, Burnt Wood, Pierced and Hammered Brass, Stenelling and Embroidering, Darning and Button- holeing. Terms 50 Cents a Month The Class in Embroidery will begin November 5th, under the direction of Mrs. Kate Brown Instructors—Miss Emma Bright Miss Elvira Melson Miss F. L. Murphy The Ladies are for POINDEXTER POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. I LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a fall Line of Colored Human Hais Goods Combits made in puits and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1129 Druid Hill Avenue Cooking Class The Cooking Class of the Colored Young Womens' Christian Association will open October, 13, at the usual place Park Ave., and Franklin Street, at 7:30 p.m. All information may be obtained from Miss Sadie Chew, at the C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. daily. WANTED—Intelligent man to sell Building Lots, good money to the right man. Apply 463 Calvert Building, City. NOTICE! Next SENSATIONAL WONDER SIX DAY NEVER before in the history a remarkable Eveglass or Spectra The proof of the pudding is in the OUR OFFEE Positively $5.00 Solid Gold Shell tacles. Fitted with Our World F Lenses. Including all the latestes "Sure Fit," "It's It," "Imperial, Piece," etc., all guaranteed for 10 Also FREE EXAMINATION Staff of Eye Spine REMEMBER ONLY We Have No Other Store in Profit-Sharing O 32i North E Next Door to Savoy Theatre GRAND SACRED O AT ST. JOHN'S Lexington St Sunday, November 12th Under the Auspices Mrs. Ida V. Costen, Directress Positively Silver O It. I. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker of Richmond ...LECTURE AND Will begiven under the auspices ST. LUKES Wednesday Evening, Nov. 22nd. Linden Ave., and piddle St. Every member and friend of the S and hear one of the pored speakers of only Negro woman President of a Bac present from Washington. Address b ter who has been appointed to the St. special musical program will proceed the ADMISSION FREE. Refreshments on sale under the a the Church, Mrs M The Committee of the Lecture is co of the vari The Hotel Booklet I like to read in little books of grassy lawns and shady nooks and sandy dunes and purling brooks, but then I take a peek a little further on and see that all this joy is far from free, and that's the painful part to me—that thirty plunks per week—Washington Herald. The Noted Singer, MME. E. L. BRUCE, of Moskogee, Okla. The Great Prima Donna of the West Miss Consuelo Williams will ac- company her at Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington and East Streets, Sunday, Nov. 26, 1911, at 5 P. M. Under the auspices of the Lit- erary Department of Peck's Chapter, 3793. Epworth League. Silver Offering at the Door. J. W. Ross, Pres. DR. JNO. H. TOMPKINS 949 Druid Hill Avenue Eaklimore, Md. Main Office: 949 Druid Hill Ave. Office Hours: 8 to 10 a.m. 1.30 to 3 p.m. 7 to 8.30 p.m. Branch Office: Orleans and Spring Sts. N. E. corner Office Hours: 12 to 1 & 5 to 6.30 p.m. EDUCATION Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Flossage and Manicuring. Also making of Puffs, Braids, etc. Madam M.A. Hunter 737 George Street 1880 Drum, Hill Avenue. Piano tuning and Repairing. Cleaning and Polishing: All orders promptly attended to. All pianos tuned from now until Jan 1st, 1912, will be cleaned and polished free. All Instruments Orchestra Music for sale. Nathan Naviashky 940 Drudid Hill avenue. Call and see about it. tf FOR SALE OR RENT—Three story house and store in good business locality. Apply on premises, 1720 Maryland avenue. ADVERTISE. Door Savoy Theatre WONDERFUL! STARLING! IS ONLY! 100 of your Eyes by one of our specialists FREE. SIX DAYS MORE. Baltimore... Optical Company, Cutaw Street, Opp. Comprecht & Benesch CONCERT... A. M. E. CHURCH Street, near Pine 1911, at 8 o'clock P. M. Services of the Choir. Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. Fifering at the Door. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Mad. Virginia. MUSICAL TREAT... Sessions of the Council of the I. O. of this City. 1911 - At Trinity A. M. E. Church. Rev. A. L. Gaines Pastor. Lakes Order is invited to come, see our race, Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, the kith. Other prominent speakers will be by the Stare Deputy. Rev. J. T. Carper. Lakes work in this city and State. A lecture. ADMISSION FREE. Uspensia of the W. M. M. Society of L. Gaines. President. Composed of the Officers and Members ous Councils. Shark Hatched in Captivity. For some time a shark's egg in the Glasgow (Scotland) Aquarium has been watched from day to day. It hatched a few days ago, an event unique in many respects. The tiny shark seems quite at home, and is not a bit shy of the numerous visitors who have crowded to see it. The Bishop Johnson Foreign Mission Penny Club, will hold its opening meeting on Monday, November 13, 1911, at 1514 Druid Hill avenue. All members are earnestly requested to bring in the Bee Hives. Mrs. Bettie Bell, President, Mrs. Nellie Johnson, Secretary. The Grand Chapter order of Eastern Star will hold its Chapter of Sorrow Sunday afternoon, Nov. 12 at 3 o'clock, at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church. Members and Masons are requested to be present, also the public. Great Revival! Great Revival! Conducted by Rev. Junius Gray. D. D., State Evangelist, at the Perkins Square Baptist Church. George and Ogston streets, all next week. Come and hear him. Sunday, 11 a. m., Baptizing. Sunday, 11 a. m., Baptizing, Sermon by Evangelist 3.30 p. m. Communion Service. 8 p. m., Sermon by Pastor. Rev. F. R. Williams, D.D., Ph. D. Pastor. Sunday, Nov. 12th, 1911 King's Daughters Day at the C. Y. W. C. A., Miss Charlotte Davage presiding. Mrs. Sarah B. Holmes, of Metropolitan M. E. Church, will speak to women. Mrs. Rebecca Palmer, of Bethel Choir will sing a solo. Mrs. Amanda Robinson, chairman. All are welcome. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres Miss E. E. Bright, see'y. NOTICE.—There will be a grand musical entertainment given by Mrs. Sarah E. Queen at 1135 W. Saratoga street Thursday evening November 16th for the benefit of St. Paul M. E. Church. Cards of admission 15 cents Refreshments at moderate prices Rev. S. H. Norwood, pastor Ten Thanksgiving and Christmas Post Cards Free. Send only four cents to pay postage. Just say you want an offer on selling beautiful art Negro pictures. Men, women and agents are coning money off of the pictures and post cards. Send for terms and start making Christmas money. 252 W. 53rd Street. New York City. 901 DRUID HILL AVE., One door North of Biddle Street. All of the latest appliances known to the barber business. Electric Services are specialty. Massage a specificity. Shaving 10c. Hair cutting 15 and 25c. Charles E. Griffin, Prop 11.11.11 EXPERT SHOEMAKER, 933 Druid Hill Avenue, opposite Union Street. Come here first and you will not go elsewhere. BUILDING LOTS Terms; $10.00 down and $1.00 per week, or 10 per cent, off for cash on Sparyow's Point Electric Line near Baltimore: electric cars steam railroad, county road, tele- phone, telegraph, mail service, water, fishing, crabbing, healthy location and the right place FOR YOUR FAMILY You can raise chickens, vegetables, fruit and anything else; church, schools all right at STEELTON PARK Lots 25ft from by 125ft deep. We can arrange to build for you. Salesman at park daily from 1 to 5.30 p.m. Take troley on Sparrows Point line get off at Park at Turner's Station. City Office 463 Calvert Building. REALTY SALES COMPANY Advertise—It Pays. "This is a very fine dog, madam, and chap at the price," said the dealer. "I've no doubt of it," she replied; "but I don't care to buy him until I measure he matches my new gowns."—Judge. Glasses to Be Numbered. The glasses used in Kungarian cafes will be numbered in the near future as a means of preventing the spread of disease by the promiscuous interchange of drinking glasses. Books and Happiness. Of the things that make for happiness, the love of books stands first. A book, unlike a friend, will wait not only upon the hour, but upon the mood.—Myrtie Reed. --- TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2:30 P.M., Sunday School. 6:30 P.M., A. C. E, League. 7:30 p.m., Sermon by the Pastor PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun St. Lautens and Catholic St. Rev. P. W. Wortham, D.D. St. 11 A. M., Preaching. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 7.00 Allen C. E. League. 8.00 P. M., Preaching. Strangers always welcome. Andrew Gassaway, Supt. T. Andrew Moore, Pres. A.C.E.L. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E, CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6 p. m. C. E. Meeting 7.30 P. M., Song Service by Choir Silver Offering BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lauvale St. Brantley Hill Park Rev. D. G. Bill, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8 P. M., Sermon to King David Lodge, No. 18, F. N. A. Musons Thaddeus Goodell, Supt. Carrall St. near Carey Rev. Wm. A. Harris, Pastor 11 A. M., Special Sermon by Rev. N. M. Ivy. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Union Class. All the leaders invited 6.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor 7.30 p. m., Special Sermon by the Rev. N. M. Ivy WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. 11 A. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Sermon by Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor of Whatcoat (King's Hill) M. E. Church. 6 P. M., A. C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor I. F. Waters, Supt. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Sermon by Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., of St. John A. M. E. Church. His Choir and Congregation 6.00 p. m. A. C. E. League. 7. 80 P. M., Dr. C. Chandler, of Dutch [Guiana, S. A. will Lecture on Missionary Work among the Heathen Nations Silber Observing at the Door HANDY A. M. E. CHURCH Baker and Bruce Sts. nr. Fulton av Take Preston sr. cars Take Preston st. cars. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Avenue Woman's Day 11 A. M., Mrs. Martha Thompson, President, Presiding 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Mrs. L. S. Henry, Presiding 7.30 P. M., Mrs. Laura Thompson, Presiding Choir Leader, Mrs. Ross, of Waters A. M. E. Church Miss E. M. Wilson, Secretary H. W. Hiner, Supt. NOTICE!! All Master Masons in good standing are requested to meet at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday evening November 19 1911 at 7 p. m. to unite with King David's Lodge No. 18 A. F. and A. M. to be preached a sermon by Pev. L. Z. Johnson pastor of Madison Street Presbyterian Church. John J. Gray Master, Wiliam E. Tilghman Secretary. There will be a special service at Sharp Street Memorial Church on Sunday, November 12, at 8 o'clock 3 The sermon will be preached by Rev. Dr. O'Connell professor of Hebrew and Greek Church History in the School of Theology of Howard University Music will be rendered by the Hullsville choir. It will be a rare treat to hear this great speaker. Come and bring your friends and have an enjoyable time. SPECIAL SCHOOL By Rev. D. G. Hill, of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, November 19, at 3.80 P.M. His choir and congregation will be present under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society, of St. Paul M. E. Church. Mrs. Jackson, President. Mrs. Annie Andreson, Secretary. Eav. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. ASBURY M, E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Pastor, 9.30 A. M., Bible Class. 11 A. M., Sermon by pastor, subject: "Weighed and Waiting." Strangers cordially welcomed. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Stranger. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.30 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by Prominent Divina. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 3 P. M., Memorial Services for uccesed members of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League S P. M., Sermon by pastor. Monday, Nov. 13th, S P. M., Passion Play and Moving Pictures by Prof. Nelson. W. C. Tongue Supt. Miss M. Eeyth Cooper, Pres E.L. CENTENNIAL, M. E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw,D.D., Pastor This is Boy's Day 11 a.m. sermon to boys by Pastor Subject: 'The Boys' Opportunity to Help Christ' 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. Mr. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 5 p.m. Class Meeting. Mr. Joseph Cooper, Leader 7.30 p.m., Platform meeting and special program. Songs, recitations essays, and addresses by the Boys. Come and spend the day with the Boys. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURC H Stockton Street near W. Baltim ore Stockton Street near W. Baltham ore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.00 A. M. Class meeting 11 A.M., Address by Mrs. D. B. Springgs 2.00 P. M., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Platform Services by the Ladies. Women's Day. 6.30 p. m. C. E. D. 8 p. m. Rev. White J. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. T. H. McGowan, Supt. GRACE PRESBYTE'TAN CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Sts. Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edw. Williams, Minister, Residence: 623 W. Lanvale Street, SPECIAL SERVICES Sunday, 11 a. m. Sermon by Minister. S p. m., Lord's Supper. Monday, 13th, S p. m., after Communion Praise Service. Tuesday, 14th, S p. m., sermon by Rev. Dr. Johnson. Wednesday, 15th, S p. m., sermon by Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D. Thursday, 10th, S p. m., sermon by Rev. Joseph Wheeler, D. D. Friday, 17th, S p. m., sermon by Rev. J. O. Custis, D. D. Sunday, Nov. 19th, Women's Day Services. 11 a. m., address by Miss Lucy E. Moten, M. D., of Washington, D. C. 3 p. m., sermon by Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., choir and congregation of St. John's A. M. E. Church. 3 p. m., Popular Meeting. Addresses by Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Mrs. C. B. Holmes, Mrs. Eliza Cummings and other representatives of societies. Mrs. Elinor B. Williams, Pres Mrs. Lillian Lottier, See'y. Mrs. Eliza Simpson, Treas. NOTICE! You are invited to attend the service at the Isreal Baptist Church, Presstman and Vincent streets. Service begins at 11 A. M. Sermon by the Pastor, from Ecclesiastes 12:12, subject: "Study." Close of service 12:20 A. M. Evening service at 8 P. M. closing at 9:30 P. M. Mr. C. Nash Church Clerk. Mr. C. Nash, Church Clerk. Rev. D. Bryant, B. D., Pastor. NOTICE! Second Annual Woman's Day of Gillis Memorial M. P. Church on Stockton St., near Baltimore. Sunday, Nov. 12th, 1911, under the auspices of the Mite Missionary Society and the Steward Board of the said church. 10 A. M., Class lead by Mrs. Leaner Rubbottom. 11 A. M., Preaching by Rev. Mrs. Beatrice Deborah Coles Spriggs. 3 P. M., prominent speakers, papers and solos. 8 P. M., Preaching by an able divine. Please at all services return your envelopes. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. Mrs. Lua McGowan, Pres. of Mite Missionary Society. Mr. John Mitchell, Pres. of Stew- ard Board. MACON COUNTY FAIR A BIG SUCCESS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Tuskegee, Ala., Nov. 8-The Macon County Fair came to a close Staurday with the celebration of Negro Day, Rev. Richard Carroll, of Columbia, S. C., being the principal speaker. A large attendance of Negroes from the surrounding country and Tuskegee Institute community, together with the excellence and size of the Negro exhibits made this one of the most notable days of the week. Rev. Carroll spoke on the subject "Develop what you have", basing his remarks upon that scriptural passage with reference to feeding a multitude with five barley leaves and two small fishes. He spoke frankly to the thousands of Negroes making up his audience for the most part, advising them to make the most of their opportunities here in the Southland and to develop the farming territory in their hands. "God begins with little things", he said. "Just as Christ took the five barley leaves and two small fish and developed enough to feed the multitude, so we must take what we have, around us and develop enough for the needs of all the people in our midst." "Every county and state fair oughtto be educational. Jesus Christ himself was an educator. He taught men how to do things. He even taguht the disciples how to catch fish. God is not satisfied alone with the salvation of men's souls. He wants us to provide food for the stomachs, raiment for the body." A large number of the colored farmers, their wives and residents of the institute community were awarded premiums for the excellence of their exhibits. The following premiums were awarded colored exhibitors in the agricultural divisions: Mrs. C. J. Calloway, individual booth, first prize; W. P. Gunn, second prize. W. J. Harris, hay display, first prize; Clark Webb, second. W. J. Harris, pea vine hay, first prize; E. D. Brooks, crab grass hay, first prize; L. C. Pollard, Corn Fodder, first prize; Clark Webb, Johnson grass hay, first prize; W.M. Levett, best bushel oats, first prize; John Johnson, best bundle oats, first prize; Thomas Anderson, variety of corn, first prize; A. T. Ford, variety of corn, second prize; L. C. Pollard, bale of cotton, first prize; Belsa Washington, sweet potatoes, first prize; Phil Bessick, Field Peas, first prize; Thomas Pugh, Turnips, first prize; W. M. Hunt, pumpkins and Cushaws, first prizes; Thomas Pugh, sugar cane, first prize; C. L. Mahone, hams, first prize; D. V. Hooks, syrup, first prize; J. P. Philpot, valentine beans, first prize; D. Trawick, Lima beans, first prize; Thomas Howard, collards, cabbage and rape, first prizes. In the women's departments, first and second premiums were given for varieties of sewing and cooking. More than twenty ladies won the first prizes in these two divisions and about eleven recieving seconds. Four first premiums and three seconds were likewise awarded for canned articles. In every respect the fair was a deceived success. Prof. W. J. Hale Visiting Tuskegee (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Tuskegee, Ala., Nov. 5—Prof. W. J. Hale, the recently elected president of the Agricultural and Industrial State Normal School for Negroes, located at Nashville Tenn. is visiting the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, making a study of the methods of work in the various agricultural and industrial divisions of the institution. PROF. HOLTZCLAW MAKES GOOD REPORT Utica Normal and Industri al Institute Property Worth $100,000. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Utica, Miss., Nov. 9.—The annual report of Prof. William H. Holtzlaw, president of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, shows that the school has passed through a most prosperous year. Students in all courses, most of whom come from Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Tennessee, number 416. During the past year the students paid $98more in cash toward their training than they did the year previous, and as they paid $5, 680 in labor the student body was self supporting. The principal urges the trustees to raise the endowment of the school to $500,000. During the past year a number of improvements have been made at the school. Mississippi Hall, a three story dormitory for girls, has been completed, the first floor being used for a kitchen and dining hall. The water works system has been completed and an electric lighting plant put in operation. Altogether the school property is worth $100,000 Thanks, Brother Moten Rev. Dr. D. S. Moten dean of the theological department of Paul Quinn College Waeo, Tex., and one of the best known African Methodist ministers in the Southwest writes the following letter lauding the Afro-American Ledger, of which he has been a consistent and influential friend: "Your progressive paper especially the editorial part, is read by the writer with peculiar pleasure and profit. Your editorials in humble judgment of the writer, are among the best in cosmopolitan journalism. We need more manly-to-the-core, meritorious editors. We need more papers edited as is the Afro-American Ledger." Dr. Moten has been secretary of number of annual conferences, and in an address before the last session of the Bishops' Council read several editorials that have appeared in the columns of the Afro-American Ledger this year. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Hagerstown, Md. Nov. 9.—Miss Annie Taylor and Miss Joseph Johnson, both of Frederick were married at the parsonage of 'Bethel A. M. E. Church a few days ago, Rev. David Johnson performing the ceremony. Mrs Jennie Chase was called to Camden, N. J. by the illness of her daughter last Saturday. J. H. Chester has the contract for the concreting of the pavement of the Baptist Church. He has just finished new concrete steps for Bethel Church. Mrs. Cora Harris and son Gilbert will again make their home in this city. A Rousing Meeting At Cumber land, Md. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland Md., Nov. 8.—The Republicans of Allegheny county are jubilant over the election of Phillips Lee Goldsborough as governor. A rousing meeting of the Goldsborough forces was held Monday night at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the speakers including Richard Davis, Dr. Spurgeon Sparks, R. T. Trent, C. E. Ashby and Rev. G. W. M. Lucas, pastor of the chirch. A Pretty Wedding At Allen, Md. Other Notes. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Allen, Md. Nov. S.—Miss Maria E. King and Mr. Clarence A. Hayman, of Princess Anne, Md., were the principals in a pretty wedding at Friendship M. E. Church last Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. James U. King, of St. Michaels, Md., an uncle of the bride, assisted by W. C.Bowland, of Fruitland, Md. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. H. J. White, Mrs. Elizabeth Bowland, Dr. Winter J. Barkley, Dr. T. W. Josey, of Augusta, Ga., Miss Annie Jackson and Miss Elizabeth King. [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. Mr. Matthew A. Henson Prominent Negro explorer, who accompanied Commander Peary on all his Arctic Expeditions. Mr. Henson delivered several lectures in this city a few weeks ago and also visited the office of the Afro-American Lodge ALABAMA FAIR DRAWS LARGE ATTENDANCE (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Montgomery, Ala., Nov. S.—The Alabama Industrial Exposition, held at Vandiver Park, attracted a large crowd of both races many of whom came especially to see the exhibits in the Negro building. The magnificent corn arch in the center of the first floor of this building was a revelation of the modern methods of raising corn. This arch rested upon a rectangular frame thirty-seven feet wide and ten feet high, with a seven foot aisle. Extra large ears of the finest corn in this state covered the dome of the arch. 300 ears of corn were on exhibition in this building alone. In the Corn Palace was a section reserved for products of colored farmers. On the first floor of the Negro building were exhibits from Tuskegee Institute, the Aricultural and Mechanica Collee at Normal, Ala., and the Greenville Indusrial School. On the second floor were exhibit of farmers, county conferences, schools and art clubs. The Tuskegee exhibits consisted of all kinds of work done by the students in the various departments, besides a splendid display of the agricultural work at the institute. Fine exhibits from the Tuskegee creamery also attracted visitors. Fine specimens of agricultural and mechanical work of the students at Normal were also shown. Quarterly Conference Held At Crisfield, Md. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Crisfield, Md., Nov. 8.—Quarterly conference was held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Sunday. The report of the pastor, Rev. C. A. Williams showed that $702.70 had been raised by the pastor in the last three months, and was especially gratifying to the many friends of the pastor. The presiding elder, Rev. P. J. Jordan, preached during the day Notes And Happening From St. Michaels. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) St. Michaels, Md., Nov. 9—Rev. Jeanette Johns, of Baltimore, preached twice at the Woman's Day services at the A.M.E. Zion Church last Sunday. The exercises were in charge of Mrs H. W. Smith, and $33 was realized during the day. Mesdames Mitchell, Annie Jones, Helen Turner and C. P. Thomas were among the others to participate in the services. Mr. Alfred Miles is being envied by all the oyster shuckers of this community because he turned loose 110 gallons of the luscious bivalves from the shell last week. Mr. John Bailey and his bride have arrived here from Newport, Del. Mrs.Hannah Dorssy has returned from a visit to Baltimore. Mr. James Lee left for Delaware Staurday. Mr. Charles Chase, an enterprising farmer, has finished husking corn. Mr. Alfred Barnett, who has been ill, is in an improved condition. S. W. STARES MONU- MENT TO BE UNVEILED S. W. STARES MONU- MENT TO BE UNVEILED Promint Pythians From All Over The Country To Be Present. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 8.—A monument to the late S. W. Stark, supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythians, will be unveiled in Spring Hill Cemetery, this city on the 20th instant. The monument has been erected by the Pythians of W. Virginia, and the occasion will be a notable one in the history of the order in this state. Among those who will deliver addresses, are: Former Governor W. M. V. Swanson, Governor Chas. E. Glasscock, Grand; Worthy Counselor J. Rupert Robinson and Grand Chancelor L. O. Wilson. Mr. Starks died several years ago, and his death was mourned all over the state. Besides being Supreme Chancellor, he was also editor of the Charleston Advocate and State Librarian. He was succeeded in the latter two positions by John C. Gilmer. Winchester Happenings. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Winchester, Va., Nov. 1—A successful fair ended at St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Friday night. Prof. F. R. Ramer and Mr. Frank Briscol, both of Martinsburg, W. Va., delivered addresses at the closing. At the Woman'say Services at the church addresses were delivered by Mrs. Leyten, Millwood, Va.; Miss Mallory, Charleston, W. Va.; Miss Carrie Robinson, Stephen City, Va.; Mrs. Lawrence Middleton, Va.; Mrs. Bettie Wise and Mrs. Berry, both of Washington. Mrs. H. C. Baker, presided and Mrs. Fannie Estlick conducted the song service. A successful rally has just ended at Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church. York, Pa., Nov. 9—The Young Men's Ready Relief and, the Woman's auxiliary turned out at Faith Presbyterian Church Sunday, where they were addressed by Rev. Ward. The football team of the York High School defeated the West Chester High School last Saturday. Much of the victory was due to the clever blocking of John Chambers, a member of the senior class of the local school. Miss Maggie Gross, of Harrisburg, Pa., and William Chambers, and Miss Bertha V. Bosley and Mr. Mark Knight were married by Rev. W. D. Battles a few days ago. Mr. J. Day, who has been ill, has recovered sufficiently to leave for a short stay at his home in Annapolis, Md. The annual bazaar of Faith Presbyterian Church will begin this Monday night. Pocomoke Happenings. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Nov. 8.— The Ladies' Conference rally at St. John's A. M. E. Church closed with the receipts of $75.45 The revival began at St. John's Sunday with a great number crying for mercy. Rev. J. H. Colbourn preached at Mt. Zion M. E. Church Sunday. He filled the presiding elder's place. His sermon will be long remembered by all. Mr. Charles Ballard is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ballard on Linden street. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hargis, Mr. Harrison Hargis, and father were called to the bedside of their brother Mr. Oliver Hargis who was injured in Baltimore. Miss Ethel Holden is on the sick list also Mrs. Hester Marshall. We wish for them a speedy recovery. Mr. Raymond Hargis and Mr. Charlie Gale made a flying visit to Crisfield. Mr. Samuel Gardner was in town this week visiting his father Mr. J H. Gardner and sister Mrs. F. C. Dutton on Linden street Mr. Daniel Archer was in town this week to cast his vote Death of Mr. Walter Lewis. (Special To Afro-American Ledger) Tyaskin, Md., Nov. 9—Mr. Walter Lewis died at his home last Friday morning after a lingeing illness. He is survived by his aunt (Mrs. Martha Waters) one sister (Mrs. Laura Banks) and two brothers (James and George Lewis). Notice! Large, Ventilated Lodge Rooms; all Modern Conveniences, For Rent at the NAZARITE TABERNACLE Situated as it is, in the centre of the City, it is convenient to all car lines. Rent Moderate. 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He has spent nearly thirty years in newspaper work, over twenty-eight of them as editor of the Cleveland (O.) Gazette, of which he has been sole proprietor about twenty-five years. He has served three terms in the Ohio legislature, from 1894 to 1902. He won a fourth nomination as state representative on Sept. 7, 1905, the only Afro-American in the north and possibly in any other section of the country who has ever received such popular recognition. There were twenty-three candidates for seven places, three being Afro-Americans. He received the second highest vote and nearly as many as the two other Afro-American candidates combined. He received a higher vote than eighteen of the twenty white candidates. Eighteen thousand Republicans voted at the primary. There are about 60,000 in the county, only 3,500 of whom are Afro-Americans. Mr. Smith received the second highest vote in 1893 and 1890 and was fifth in 1895. He enjoys the distinction of editing what is generally acknowledged to be one of our leading race journals; also of having thrice been elected over white opponents to the state legislature. On Nov. 7, 1895, when a candidate for re-election, Mr. Smith received about 3,000 votes more than the Re- J. B. HON. HARRY C. SMITH. public candidate (white) on the same ticket for common pleas judge. On Sept. 7, 1899, Mr. Smith was a second time renominated for the legislature, receiving next to the highest vote. There were thirty candidates for the eight places. His plurality on election day, Nov. 7, 1899, was over 10,000. Mr. Smith's work, personal and newspaper, in the interest of the race and the Republican party for a period of more than twenty-eight years is well known throughout the state. Measures Introduced by Mr. Smith. His most conspicuous work as a legislator in the interest of the race during his first term (in 1891) was the passage of the Ohio civil rights law. His "mob violence or anti-lynching law," which is now on the statute books of the grand old state, overshadows all his work in the general assembly of Ohio. For four years, during the time Senator Foraker was governor of Ohio and as a result of his favor, Mr. Smith was a deputy state oil inspector. His bond of $5,000 was signed by three of Cleveland's oldest and most highly respected colored citizens. Though born in West Virginia (in 1863), he has lived since 1865 in Ohio at Cleveland, where he attended the public schools, graduating from the Central high school. No other Negro legislator the state has ever had has such a splendid record for work done, the kind that is of practical benefit to the race. No other is more highly respected in Ohio than Mr. Smith. Ohio has the only effective anti-lynching law in the country, and but one or two other states in the Union have anything at all like it. Indeed, he is the only Negro legislator who has ever accomplished such work for the race. Mr. Smith has always wielded a fearless and able pen for right and truth. He has fought square: in behalf of his race, demanding for it recognition wherever denied. Though at times he has been severely criticised, he has never varied from what he considered his duty. His recent nomination as delegate to the state constitutional convention, which is to be held in 1012, was a most signal honor. REV. G. L. WHITE AS LEADER. Wields Potent Influence For Good In Wilmington, N. C. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Wilmington, N. C.—There are many encouraging signs of racial progress in this section of the state. There seems to be an awakening among Afro-Americans for reviving movements that heretofore seemed dormant. The enthusiasm for commercial activities and other factors for the well rounding of them is noticeably on the increase, and the substantial white citizens are encouraging the better element of the race in their work. Rev. George L. White, D. D., M. D., is a potent force in bringing about a better condition of the race in this section. He is received with ectat by the citizenry. By his forceful and practical sermons he exhibits every quality requisite for a man in his position. His church is taxed at each service by an intelligent and progress- USY. GEORGE L. WHITE, D. D. sive congregation. He is arousing interest in the work that will reach the people of the community, and at the same time he does it in an unselfish way. The peculiar exigencies of the race in this section especially require men of the character and attainments of Dr. White to lead along right lines with a wealth of sympathy and interest in the struggle for better conditions; therefore the need of an intelligently prepared ministry with the power to reach the masses is quite obvious. Dr. White takes a decided stand for any movement not antagonistic to the best interests of the race in this city. The opportunity for the laboring man to get a home and promote movements to meet his especial needs commercially is some of the gospel preached by Dr. White. Every conference or convention of our people held here has been an incentive for greater effort on the part of the people of this town. The recent meeting of the Lott Carey Baptist foreign mission convention held here has done the city much good, and the coming annual conferences for North Carolina of the A. M. E. and the A. M. E. Zion churches will no doubt be equally helpful. Dr. White is pastor of St. Luke's A. M. E. church, and the best citizens of both races with his congregation have already requested Bishop Walters to continue him as pastor of his present charge. IN WOMEN'S CLUB CIRCLES. General Federation Announces Nine Health Topics For Discussion. Nashville, Teen. — Women's clubs throughout the country are being asked to study nine topics the coming season, to "talk" nine subjects month by month and to conduct nine monthly campaigns of education during 1911-1912. The public health department of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, Mrs. S. S. Crockett chairman, announces the following topics for use by all of the federated clubs and for all other women's organizations desiring to co-operate: Community health, "Know Your City" campaign. November—Social hygiene, "Education In Home and School." December — Tuberculosis, "Ventilation and Fresh Air." January — Mouth hygiene, "Tooth Inspection Day." February-Clean food. "How and Where to Find It." March—School hygiene, "Medical Inspection." April—Conservation of vision, "Prevention of Blindness." May-Infant mortality, "Don't Kill Your Baby." June — Food sanitation, "Fighting Dirt and Poison." The entire health machinery of the federations and thousands of local clubs will be centered on this program of study, talk and work, with new plans and original ideas announced from month to month. Race Progress Noted In Bluefield. Bluefield. W. Va., is rapidly becoming a thriving center of Afro-American industry. Within the past five years business enterprises have more than doubled in number. Professional men are also locating in the town in goodly numbers. Besides the numerous grocery stores and restaurants, there are four physicians, one lawyer, two drug-gists and one dentist. Orphan Asylum Holds Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Society of the Brooklyn Howard Colored Orphan Asylum was held at the city office of the organization at 545 Herkimer street, Brooklyn, the latter part of October. The reports showed that notwithstanding the heavy expenses during the year the institution is in a healthy condition both physically and sexually. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST AND FATE Sunday School Lesson for Nov. 12, 1911 Specially Arranged for This Paper LESSON TEXT—Daniel 5. MEMORY VERSES—25, 28. GOLDEN TEXT—"God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good or whether it be evil."—Eccl. 12:13. TIME—The event described belongs to the last years of the exile, B. C. 52, when Babylon was taken by Cyrus and his generals. The decree of return, and the first return, occurred a year or two later. PLACE—Babylon the capital, enlarged, beautified and fortified by Nebuchadnezzar. Under the great Nebuchadnezzar Babylon rose in grandeur, power and extent, till it became the most magnificent and beautiful city of antiquity. In those days Babylon was the metropolis of the world, the center of commerce, art and wisdom. The wealth of the world poured into its coffers. Babylon was the strongest fortress in all the world. Belshazzar was the acting king of Babylon at the time of this lesson, while his father Nabonidus was the nominal and legal king who lived and warred outside of the city. Cyrus had been advancing toward Babylon. He gained a decisive victory over Nabonidus, on his way to the capital, and his army entered the city without fighting, and peace was proclaimed. A portion of the city, probably the citadel including the royal palace, held out for some time, being occupied by the army of Belshazzar as a rallying place. Two or three weeks later Cyrus made his triumphal entry into the city. Seven days later, the general of Cyrus stormed that part of Babylon which had held out against his army, and on that night Belshazzar was slain. It was during this week that Belshazzar made a magnificent banquet to encourage his generals and princes in their struggle with the Medo-Persian foe. At his feast, therefore, Belshazzar sought to remind his warriors of the old campaigns their forefathers had fought. He had in his possession the treasures which these forefathers had carried from Jerusalem when they conquered Israel and, as it seemed to them, Israel's Jehovah. His conduct thus was not merely that of a drunken debauchee, but partly of a cool politician, when amid the applause of a thousand courtiers and army commanders he ordered the sacred vessels of the Temple of Jerusalem to be brought into the hall of feasting. Such a scene would fill the hearts of the wine-infused warriors and nobles to overflowing with daring, and also bring a worthy occasion for the divine interference to encourage his people on the eve of their deliverance. In the midst of the carousel, the king saw the fingers of a man's hand writing strange words, "letters of fate and characters of fear," on the wall in the full blaze of the candlestick, perhaps the great golden candlestick taken from the temple. There is something blood-curdling in the visibility of but a part of the hand and its busy writing. Belshazzar, in his terror and horror, summoned his wise men to declare what the strange apparition and the blazing letters meant, and promised great rewards to the one who should interpret them; but all failed. Either they could not make sense of the letters, or could not perceive what meaning they had. Then the queen mother, mother of Belshazzar, came in, and spoke of Daniel as one who had shown great gifts at interpretation to his grandfather Nebuchadnezzar. It took place before this boy king was born, and he, naturally: knew nothing about the story. Daniel was sent for, and came into the festival hall. He heard the king's offer, and spurning it, spoke brave and true words which might easily cost him his life. He told the story of Nebuchadnezzar's fall from the height of pride, and accused him of dishonoring the true God. Then he interpreted the message written on the palace walls: "Thou art weighed in the balances and found wanting." The want of religious restraints and motives, exposes one undefended to the powers of temptation. Belshazzar would enrich the splendor of his feast by the sacred goblets and dishes of gold that Neouchadnazzar had taken from the temple at Jerusalem. They were brought, and made to be instruments for drunken revelry and lust, and worship of idols, thus declaring that the idols had given them the victory over the God of the Jews. The social power of the wine cup, its connection with feasting, comradeship, hospitality, good cheer, is one of its most dangerous attractions. And one of the chief defences against its power lies in showing that good cheer, fellowship, sociability, eating together, may be enjoyed in the highest degree where men "eat and drink and in communion sweet quaff immortality and joy," without the fascination of the wine cup. Belshazzar lost his city and his kingdom. So still by intemperance are men continually throwing away the kingdom God has prepared for them, the kingdom of manhood, the kingdom of self-control, the kingdom of the world in which we live and of its laws which we can compel to aid us in all that is good. The days of intemperance are numbered when all the boys become total abstainers. The wise young man sees to it that the whole question of the use of intoxicating liquors is weighed in the balances of reason, of science, M. Editor of the Woman's Mite Missionary Herald, who is attending sessions of the W. M. M. S. in Chicago this week. Mrs. Gaines is the wife of Rev. A. L. Gaines, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. Church. DR. THOMAS' WORK PRAISED. Field Agent of M. E. Church on Extended Lecture Tour. The Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas of Baltimore, field agent of the board of church extension and home missions for the Methodist Episcopal church, is on a six weeks' lecturing tour through the south and southwest. He has already visited and lectured at important points in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana, where he found the work in a most flourishing condition. The latter part of October and most all of November will be spent in the west. He will deliver addresses in St. Louis and Deuver and will return to Louisianna to fill a postponed engagement before starting for headquarters in Baltimore. The people are loud in praise of Rev. Mr. Thomas' plans for the observance of John Stewart day, which so far has been a wonderful success. Had Been In Training. A man who had undergone a court examination by a lawyer in Chicago without faltering for a second was complimented by the lawyer later for his accurate manner of recalling early and minor episodes of his life. "I was well rehearsed for it," said the witness: "Only yesterday I had to fill out an application for a telephone." THE KITCHEN CABINET AUGH and the world laughs with you, Weep, and you weep alone. This grave old earth has need of your murth, It has troubles enough of its own. —B. W. Wilcox. People and flowers just naturally turn to the sunshine. In this day of specialists and specializing we hear so much of making everything count. There is no work, profession or business where this is more important than in home-making. How necessary it is that the house-keeper should be trained to make every move count in order to save strength and temper. "To make her head save her heels," as our grand-mothers would say. The trained woman, one who loves her work, does her task as perfectly as she knows how to do. There is no slipped work; things sometimes must be left undone because of circumstances, but the machinery of her home moves noiselessly because it is oiled with brains. A great painter was once asked "with what do you mix your colors?" He replied: "With brains." 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The receipts during the year amounted to $29,486.81, and the expenses were $26,582.18. Of the latter amount $2,886.41 was paid on the death benefits of deceased members. The order has $32,538.19 in bank. Grand Master Solomon Bond, Mr. Alfred Nixon and Mrs. Lillie G. Jones, all of this city, were in Cambridge last week, where they instituted a tabernacle with 25 members. Churches Honor Dr. Naylor Rev. M. J. Naylor, who is winding up his sixth and last year as presiding eider of the Baltimore district of the Washintgon Conference was tendered a reception at the M. E. Church at Williamsport, Md., a few evenings ago. The reception was arranged by the pastor, Rev. A. F. Wallace, and a number of the influential members of the church. Dr. Naylor was also tendered a reception at Piney Grove Church, on the Herford Circuit and was presented a purse of silver. Rev. E. P. Moon is the pastor of the church. Ladies Off For Chicago Madames Mary F. , Handy, Rosa Martin, Minnie L. Gaines, E. L. Stepteau, K. Bertha, Hurst. Washington, John Porter, Anacostia, D. C. Marshal, Mary F. Hill, E. H. Hunter, Norfolk, Va, Annie Welsh, Washington, and P. W. Wortham are among the ladies from this section of the country attending the fifth quadrennial session of the Parent Women's Mite Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Church in session at Chicago A Hallowe'en Party An enjoyable hallowe'en reception was given by Misses Blanche and Lillie Fitchett, of 539 W. Preston street. The dining room was tastefully decorated with colored paper and flowers. Those present included: Mr. Ollie Brown and family, Mr. and Mrs. V. Thomas, Mesdames Rena Prichett, Sarah Spriddle, Nellie Rowles, Maria Thomas, Florence Green, Alice Bishop, Lizzie Cole, Mrs. Lecator, Misses Tiny Morris, Ida Smith, Beulah Sullivan, Etta Thomas, Julia Gibson, Martha Gephas, Marie Walker, Messrs. Ellis Rich, Howard Wilkins, Walter Thomas, Henry Watson and Harrison Simth. Elks Visit Wilmington Messrs John Wesley Parker, William Lewis, Samuel Taylor. Wright Qozier, Asa Porter, Norman Uncles and Joseph Matthews, members of Monumental Lodge of Elks, were the guests of Paul Laurence Dunbar Lodge, Wilmington, Del., last Sunday. Sharp St. Rally A Success The first ingathering of the rally of the prophets at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church was held Wednesday night, the 20 captains reporting $850. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, who conceived the Rally, was applauded by the large congregation present, when the first installment was announced. The various captains will make additional reports next Wednesday night, and $1500 may be realized. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the reports. Baby Association At the first meeting of the Baby Association of Sharp Street M. E. Church which was held at the residence of Mrs. Laura Garrett 1700 Druid Hill avenue a few weeks ago, a beautiful tea set was presented to Mrs. Mary B. Hughes, wife of the pastor of the church. The presentation was made in a neat address by Mrs. Jennie H. Ross, president of the association. Mrs. Hughes, who was taken completely by surprise, thanked the members warmly for thus remembering her. Among those present were: Mesdames L. V. Garrett, Sadie Imes, Georgie Owens, E. C. Young, Susie Ray, Heien Muse, J. H. Ross, Charlotte Whiting, Frances Wikes, Mary E. Hughes, Mary B. Hughes, Maggie Wilson, Misses Emma Mitchell, GeorgiaFrey, Henrieta Johnson, Messrs. Lloyd Garrett, J. T. Imes, Charles Carroll, Joseph Wilson and Rey, W. A. C. Hughes. ST. KATHERINE'S TO OCCUPY NEW CHURCH Services Will Be Conducted Sunday By Bishop John Gardner Murray. The congregation of St. Katherine's Episcopal Church will formally take charge of old St. George's Church, Presstman and Division streets, this Sunday morning, at which time Bishop John Gardner Murray, of the diocese of Maryland will say a solemn high mass. The S. George's congregation has been engaged with another white congregation and the property was transferred to St. Katherine's congregation more than a year ago. The new home of St. Katherine's church contains many superb memorials, among which is a superb copy of Ruben's masterpiece, masterly painting of "The Descent from the Cress." Among the other feature are a handsome brass pulpit, a big pipe organ, altar and a beautiful baptistry. The basement of the church will house the Sunday School Guilds and other departments of the social life and activities of the congregation. St. Katherine's Church was founded about 15 years ago, and is a part of the work of Mt. Calvary parish. The present home, at Gilmore, and Pressthm streets, was remodeled a few years ago, but has proven inadequate for the growing needs of the congregation. Rev. Thomas H. Shorts, former national grand ruler of the Galilean Fisherman and pastor of the Queen Street Baptist Church, Hampton, Va., was in the city Thursday, enroute home from the North, where he had been to raise the funds for the new building that has just been recessed by his congregation. The old building was burned to the ground some time ago. Mr. Wilton Clark The funeral of Mr. Wilton Clark Sr., who died at his home, 685 Mulberry street, last Saturday after a lingering illness, took place Tuesday from his late home. Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, of Union Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was in the family lot at Laurel cemetery. Mr. Clark was 74 years of age. He is survived by two daughters, two sons and a number of grandchildren. --- Mrs. Melissa Perry and family wish to thank their many friends for their kind sympathy during their recent bereavement. --- Mrs. Alexine Harris, widow of the late George Harris, wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness during the illness of her husband and for the many floral tributes at his death. OLIVER J·CAULK 2143 Draid Hill Avenue. For convenience order may be left at Wm. S. Fitzgerald's Real Estate office 1206 Durid Hill Avenue House Painting Glazing, Graining, Enameling, Floors Stained—Varnished or Waxed, Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. Estimates and Propositions submitted Having had experience in the Painting Trade, I especially solicit your patron age. EDUCATION. Instructions at home in graded and High school subjects. Lowest prices. Address Box 1. 628 N. Entaw street. JOHN H. BROWN WAS OPEN The DRUID CAFE At 407 Druid Hill Avenue Bound to Get Even. A 14-year-old French boy, angered the other morning a being awakened too early by his mother, revenged himself by breathing up the furniture in his room, afterwards mounting to the roof of the house and throwing tiles at the people below. Boss resigned Letter Box. A surp. awaited a rural postman the other when he set about collecti- ng let's from a box at Alkegate. n. Arantha waite; Cumberland. Er. d. He found it occupied by a sw. of bees, which made him beat a t. eat. Later in the day a gentle- men accustomed to bees suc- ceeded it setting them away. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER IN MEMORIAM Johnson—In sad but loving remembrance of our daughter and sister, Mamie L. Johnson, who died. November 10, 1910 one year ago to-day. Sleep on dear daughter and take your rest God took you home He thought it best In silence you suffered in patience you bore Until God called you home to suffer no more. What grief and pain she suffered here None of us will ever know For Jesus took her home with him Where no tears will ever flow. Farewell dear sister, farewell The loss to us no tongue can tell Your stay on earth was dear and sweet But in Heaven we shall meet. She is safe at home with Jesus The friend she loved so well Her memory is as dear to-day As in the hour she passed away. Do not ask us if we miss her Oh, there is such a vacant place Often we think we hear her calling Or we see her sweet smiling face. By her loving mother Mrs. Carrie Jones nee Johnson, and family 1836 Ashland ave. Augustus:—In loving remembrance of our beloved mother, Laura V. Augustus, who died October 30, 1910, one year ago. The month of October once more is here To us the saddest of the year Because it took from us away You are not forgotten mother dear Nor will you ever be For as long as life and memory last We will remember thee." By her daughters Mrs. Pienetta Brent and Annie Durand (continued) Nutter.—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband and our father Ephraim Nutter, who departed this life six months ago May 6, 1911. Days of sadness still come over me Days or gassess me Tears of sorrow silently flow Fund memory keeps my husband near me Though Heaven claimed him six months ago. Gone in the best of his day Blighted in manhood's bloom Gone from the heart that loved him To sleep in the silent tomb. By his loving wife Emma J. Nutter Once our home was bright and happy Oh, how sad it is to-day For our dear and loving father Has forever passed away. You are not forgotten, father, dear Nor will you ever be For as long as life and memory last We will remember thee By his children Emily, Mary, and Colin Nutter. LEWIS — In memory of Efie Lewis, who departed this life May 12, 1911. The beloved mother of John and George Lewis. May she rest in peace. MORSELL — In sad but loving remembrance of my dear wife Ejanch Morsell, who died four years ago, Nov. 10, 1907. O. God of love send me some token From the spirit world above, That my heart, all crushed and broken, May be healed by spirit love. Dearest wife, thou art gone before me, God would not permit thee stay, When the film of death creeps o'er Meet me, dear one, on the way. By her bereaved husband. Mamma, they have laid you In your narrow casket bed; They have placed our darling mother: With the calm and peaceful dead. By her little son, Allan. O, think how she suffered and moaned with pain In the long night hours as we sooth- from above An angel that whispered a message of love. By her mother-in-law. Our Blanche is sleeping so free from all pain; Oh, wake her not, sweet spirit, to suffer again; She shimbers so soundly. Oh, let her sleep on, Her sickness is all ended and her troubles all gone. By her sister-in-law. "Some say there is a sucker born every minute." 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CHURCH Lexington Street, near Pine. SIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 24th, 1911. Given under the Auspices of the Steward's Admission, 25 Cents. Refreshment. Daniel Hatchins, Samuel Height, Wildred Berry, Wharton, John H. Skinner, Treas, Samuel Carr. REV. L. S. PLAGG. Pastor. GRAND RECEPTION Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 1911. GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S HALL the Thousand Dollar Campaign. Musical Program, Miss Lille M. Thomas, Chairman. Annie Hazelton Lee, Mrs. Lortie Hammons. Miss Ruth Lee, Mrs. Josephine Johnson. Nations—Miss Alma Kelly, Miss Aldena Hav- ENDERSON KERR'S FULL ORCHEST NON 25 CTS. SPLENDID SUPPEN- ton, President. Miss Ila Cummins. JOHN RUSSELL E PAINTING KALSOR AND CLAZING Orders by Mail Promptly Attended to. ING STREET BA Postman Street Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Pride JOHN H. OWENS & S. Undertakers & Embalmer complete $75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Con- tents worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or dark or walnut outside case; beautiful rubb- gray or white, so match casket, as desired; t third up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, caudles, ca- ried, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs, perial cost elsewhere. $75.00 Saving you. Salts as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $60. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Clipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00. 222 Division St. bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone, Msdison 4067 GET IT AT MKES & DERR 6 Druid Hill Avenue Corner Ox- in the DRUG LINE LOUIS ELLSWORTH TOOMEY, Managing Director. GEORGE ALBERT OWENS. Superintendent. JOHN ALEXANDER KOLMES, Minister. Some Comments:—"Madam Johnson's 'Julia' was par excellent. "Mr. Lalmer as 'Burnabas Lee' was irresistable." "Misses Hebron, Smith, Chestam and Kess were truly 'Barnstapoole Girls.'" "Mr. Janie must have actually been a sailor, so well did he take his part." "The chorus was excellent in its attacks." "Mr. Toomey surpassed himself." 11-O ...Follow The Crowd to the..... NEW GOOD HOPE HALL Thursday, Nov. 16th, 1911. For an Evening of Pleasure GRAND ENTERTAINMENT, given by the Lilly of the Valley Court, No. 1, and Purity Lodge. No. 28, K. of P. Doors open at 8 o'clock. Goldfield Orchestra. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. Famous Violinist and Company, Director of Band and Orchestrn and Director of Violin at Howard University, Washington, D. C. =AT ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH= Lexington Street, near Pine Cards of Admission, 25 Cents. Refreshments on Sale. Stewards—Samuel Hutchins, Samuel Height, Wildred Berry, Jas. Chaney William Wharton, John H. Skinner, Treas. Samuel Carroll, Sec'y. 11-11-2t REV. L. S. FLAGG. Pastor. FIRST GRAND RECEPTION By the Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th, 1911 T. HENDERSON KERR'S FULL ORCHESTRA. ADMISSION 25 CTS. SPLENDID SUPPER 15 CTS. Mrs. 16a Hilton, President. Miss Ida Cummings, President Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JOHN H. OWENS & SON Undertakers & Embalmers Complete $75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hears, either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; the burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise inneral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelfibra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. Down in the Thousand Islands, district there is published a paper called the Optimist. An Evanton man who was in the Optimist's office, the other day, writes to us that on one of the walls of the sanctum this notice was displayed: "No credit extended here." Education and Caste Prejudice. It was thought that the education of Ceylonese on Western lines had weaned them from caste, class and racial prejudices. That was a mere fancy. In the case of the Occidental educational does not obliterate such antipathies of his. What reason was there, then, for believing th. a similar education would cure the Oriental?—Ceylon Mail. Cotton Suppliers Poppies. In some parts of China cotton is supplining poppies as a crop, because of the rigid laws against the use of opium. ```markdown ``` Minging Director. WENS. Superintendent. N ALEXANDER HOLMES, Minister. Julia' was par excellent. Namasas Lee' was irresistable." Smith, Cheetam and Kess were truly Girls." He actually been a sailor, so well did he excel in its attacks." Used himself." Crowd to the..... HOFH HALL For an Evening of Pleasure by the Lilly of the Valley Court, Edge No. 28, K. of P. Orchestra. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. H H. DOUGLASS Art and Company, Estra and Director of Violin Washington, D. C. A M. E. CHURCH Seet, near Pine. NOVEMBER 24th, 1911. Voices of the Stewards Refreshments on Sale. Height, Wildred Berry, Jas. Chaney er, Treas. Samuel Carroll, Sec'y. AAG. Tastor. RECEPTION Packing and Fresh Air Circle NOBER 17th, 1911. HERMEN'S HALL, Campaign, Musical and Literary. M. Thomas, Chairman. Mrs. Lottie Hammond Kinggold. Josephine Johnson. Miss Alden Hawkins. USS FULL ORCHESTRA. SPLENDID SUPPER 15 CTS. Miss Lila Cummings, President. RUSSELL KALSOMINING GLAZING Imply Attended to. BALTIMORE 12:01 Fred Undertakers in Prices WENS & SON Embalmer ORALS $75.00. Complete Black cloth, steel gray or white plush; Le case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, th casket, as desired; five heated car- ral robe, embalming, opening grave, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- ll of the latest designs. Saving you.....$61.00 $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. Remains from Hospitals. $00 and $50.00 Complete. Dolphin and Lanvale. Phone, Msdison 4067 DEREY Avenue Corner Oxford E Not for Hot Table. Mrs. Washaway—When I am giving a dinner I always have candelabra on the table. Mrs. Newrich—Gracious! I never have anything canned. Error Always a Harm. To free a man from error is to give, not to take away. Knowledge that a thing is false is a truth. Error always does harm; sooner or later it will bring mischief to the man who harbors it.—Schepenhauer. Social Privilege. "Isn't it against the law to be loud and hoisterous in the street?" "It is," replied Mr. Chuggins, "unless you do so with a mechanical screecher attached to a motor car." Sign of Wealth. "That author must be very, prosperous." "What makes you think so?" "They say he makes notes on his shirt cuffs. Only a prosperous man could afford the laundry bills." 1 The time—Monday, November 27th. Mrs. Lucy R. Holmes of 415 Parrish street, has returned from a two weeks' trip visiting her brothers in Petersburg, Essex County and Richmond Va. Mrs. Maria Holmes of 415 Parrish street has returned from Essex co., Va. after spending five weeks with her son William Harris. Mrs. Martha Gladen, of 2243 Brunt street, is able to be out after a four-weeks' illness. Mrs. Mary Hughes, of 507 W. Lanvale street, has returned from a visit to Pittsburgh. The place—Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street. The condition of Mr. Joseph L. H. Smith, the prominent Mason who has been ill at his home, 1421 Argyle avenue, for the past few months, remains practically unchanged. Prof. and Mrs. T. Q. Parker have returned from Monrovia, Liberia, where the groom spent some months as an instructor in the college of West Africa. Word has been received in the city that Bishop J. Albert Johnson, who has charge of the ork of the A. M. E. Church in South Africa, that he has left Cape Town for this country, and is now probably in Europe. Col. John Q. Marshall, of the Eighth Illinois Qegiment, is expected in the city into a five days. Miss Frances V. Tucker, who has been quite sick with the rheumatism, is out again. Miss Agnes Miller of St. Michaels Md. was in the city this week. While here she was the guest of Mrs. William H. Johnson of N. Carey street. Mrs. Ella Chesley, 514 Oxford street, and Mrs. Adams have returned from a visit to their brother, Mr. S. J. Gilpin, of Richmond, Va... The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. A. Harvey Scott on Saturday, November 4th and left a bouncing baby boy. Mother and baby are doing well. Mrs. Scott is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Shannon of 903 Bolton street. The Cast—Messrs. Clarence Carnervon White, Boston, violinist; Melville Charlton, Brooklyn, N. Y., concert organist; Howard M. Gross, Dramatist and Mrs. Annie Hargelton Lee, soprano soloist. The cost—25 cents. Mrs. H. A. Contee and Mrs. Alice Carter have returned from a very pleasant visit to Frederick City to her sisters. Mrs. Rosa Chambers Bryant of New Jersey but formerly of this city. was summoned to the bedside of her mother who is very ill at her home 510 W. Lee street. Mrs. Mamie Stewart Brown has returned to her home in Philadelphia after visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Martha Walker. Mrs. Mary E. Waters Smith of Pocomoke City is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Trusty of 529 Dolphin street. Your life read by the world's wonder. Send name birth date, and stamp. A. Moore, 929 Carlton street rear 2. Philadelphia, Pa. PROF. VERONA GREATEST BORN MEDIUM MAKE NO CHARGE if the object of your visit is not explained without asking a question. Can be seen on all matters of business love, courtship, marriage, investments, etc. By my advice I remove evil influence witchcraft, spells, cure diseases and unite the separated. I never fail. I also teach hypnotism and how to become a medium. 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