The Afro-American

VOL. XX NO.13. TRUSTEES OF JEANNES' FUND TO MEET. Regular Annual Meeting To Be Held At White House With Taft Presiding. CORNER-STONE LAID FOR $7,000 BUILDING Many Prominent Men Mentioned For Late Bishop Grant's Place Washington, Dec. 24—The Jeanes Rural School Fund will hold its annual meeting at the White House, December 14. President Taft is a member of the board and will preside. Bishops George W. Clinton, Elias Cottrell and Prof. H. T. Kealing are among those mentioned to succeed the late Bishop Grant as a member of the board. Mr. Booker. Washington, Register J. C. Napier, Major R. R. Moten, and R. L. Smith are the colored members of the board. The cornerstone of the new $7,000 dormitory of the National Training School for Women and Girls at Lincoln Heights, D. C., was laid last Sunday, with appropriate exercises. Miss Nannie H. Burrough, A. M. founder of the institution, presided. Dr. L. C. Jordan, chairman of the building committee, delivered an address, and several local pastors, Mrs Julia Mason Layton, Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis and others participated. The school is under the general auspices of the Woman's Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention. J. Finley Wilson, of the Norfolk Journal and Guide, was in the city this week. Register of the Treasurer has returned from Macon, Ga, where he delivered an address before the Colored State Fair. Although Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, assistant register of the Treasury, is on an indefinite leave of absence on account of illness, it is not likely that a vacancy will be declared in the near future. The position pays $2500 a year. General Andrew S. Burt, former commander of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, has announced his candidacy for delegate to the Republican National Convention. The black pen is the latest journalistic venture here. At the regular monthly meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club Friday evening six new members were elected. They were Hon. William H. Lewis, Tally Holmes, D. G. Houston, James L. Chestnut, Dr. A. J. Gwathney, and Frank A. Byron. Joseph C. Manning, of Alabama, made a plea at Bethel Literary and Historical Association Tuesday night for interest in securing the right to vote for the thousands in the South now denied that right. President Taft is busy with his annual message to Congress. It is expected that he will make a pronouncement against lynching. Rev. A. L. E. Weeks, principal of the New Berne Collegeiate and Industrial Institute at Booker-N. C., is here in the interest of his school. He says that the school has a bright future, and that it has an able faculty. He is accompanied by Mrs. Weeks. Prof. W. S. Scarborough, president of Wilberforce University, expresses the opinion that President Taft will easily defeat Judson Harmon in a contest for Presidency. Mrs. Martha McKhnney Reid, of Washington, D. C., left the city Sunday, November 19, to spend two weeks in New York City as the guest of her daughter; Miss Evon Robinson PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. Knights of Pythias Will Fight Court Decision Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 23.—The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias is preparing to contest in the United States Supreme Court the opinion of the Court of Appeals, which upheld injunction granted some time ago by Chancellor Allison in the Chancery Court denying to the colored Knights the right to use the name, ritual and insignia of the order. Grand Chancellor J. P. Crawford and S. W. Green, head of the order in this country, are deeply interested in the matter. An appeal is now on the calendar of the Supreme Court against the Georgia law legislating out of existence the Knights of Pythias and other orders. Grand Master Morris Chicago, Ill., Nov. 24—Edward H. Morris, grand master of the Odd Fellows, will probably leave on a six-month tour of the world within a few weeks. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Morris. While away, Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds in the District of glumbia, will look after affairs of the order. DR. COURTNEY SUED FOR $2,000 Prominent Boston Physician Alleged to Have Aleniated Afections Of Another's Wife. Boston. Mass., Nov. 22. —Society is all agog over the filing of a suit against Dr. Samuel E. Courtney for $2,000 damages by Mr. Pompey Gray, head-waiter at the Hotel Vendome, who alleges that the physician has alienated his (Gray's) wife's affections. Mr. Gray has also instituted divorce proceedings against his wife, Mrs. Esther M. Gray. Dr. Courtney is well-known the country over, and is a member of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League. Western Editors Meet Topeka, Kan., Nov. 22.—The fifteenth annual session of the Western Negro Press Association will be held here next Thursday and Friday. Many of the men connected with newspapers in this section of the country are on the program for addresses. A banquet will take place Thanksgiving night. Many Colored Farmers Charleston, S. C., Nov. 20-According to a recent report from the Untied States' Census Bureau, 96, 696 of the 176,180 farms in this State are owned and run by colored men. Many of the farms owned by the whites are also tenanted out to colored farmers or operated for whites by men of the race, thus indicating that the race plays a potent part in the agricultural life of South Carolina. Pastor's Wife Dies Suddenly. Clearspring, Md., Nov. 23—Mrs. Lydia Cordell, wife of Rev. J. B. Cordell, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, died suddenly of Bright's disease last Friday. Her funeral took place last Monday. Rev. David Johnson, of Hagerstown, and Rev. S. M. Johnson, presiding elder of Hagerstown district, conducted the services. TERRIBLE THING RISEN FROM ASHES OF SLAVERY Rev. John Haynes Holmes Says The Mob Spirit In America Is Growing IS NOT CONFINED TO THE SOUTH ALONE New York, Nov. 22—Lynching and other ills that the Negro suffers were discussed at a meeting here last Wednesday under the auspices of the Association for the Advancement of the Colored People. Oswald Garrison, editor of the New York Evening Post, presided. It was decided to raise $1000 with which to send a man South to investigate conditions there. The first speaker was Dr. W. E. Burghardt DuBois, editor of the Crisis, who gave facts and figures concerning lynching. He called attention to the fact that when a crime is committed that the newspapers usually say that "a strange colored man was seen in the vicinity" and that a mob usually starts after any strange colored man. He also asserted that many of the alleged assaults on white women by colored men never really happened. Rev. John Haynes Holmes startled many of his hearers by saying: "A few years ago the mobs needed an excuse of an attack upon a woman. Now they do not wait for that excuse. It used to be considered enough to hang the colored man. They want to burn him now. It was bad enough when they invaded his cell and dragged him out to hang him; it is not long since that they took one man from his cot in the hospital. These crimes were once confined to the Southern States, but times have changed. I tell you it is growing, and that a terrible thing has risen from the ashes of slavery." He granted that lynching was one expression of the lawlessness of one of the most lawless of all modern peoples; he granted that lynching was an expression of the country's impatient rebuke for the court to see that undeviating justice as sifty done. He recognized in both these familiar arguments contributory causes to mob violence, but he thought the trouble deeper than either of these. "It is because after all, there are thousands upon thousands of the people of this country who do not look upon the colored man as a man, but as an animal and when our people refuse to believe that the lack man is a man, lynching is as inevitable as the shooting of a dog running terrified through the streets when the cry of 'Mad dog' is raised in the air. NOKTH MUST AGAIN DO DUTY "I confess that for my part I find it rather late in the day to say that it is unfair, immoral and cruel to murder. The time has has come to renew that battle that was fought out fifty or sixty years ago. The time has come when once again the North must do its duty; when once again men must go up and down the country, preaching to all who will listen, and to those who will not listen, the truth that the colored man is a child of God, dowered with equal rights with his white brother; when once again the truth must go forth as it was sent forth sitxy years ago by that lonely man who spread 'The Liberator' over the country; when once again man like Wendell Phillips shall pour upon injustice the vials of his perfect and divine wrath;when once again the Americarpulpit shall be consecrated by the presence of such a one as Theodore Parker." Dr. John Lovejoy Elliott told of the need for accurate information, not only of lynchings and the causes of lynchings but of the relations of the black and white in the South. The association, he said, wished to send a man down to study these things and report from month to month. It would cost money, he said and the baskets were passed. Ex-Grand Master Taylor's Wife Buried In Richmond Richmond, Va., Nov. 23—John Mitchell, Jr, editor of the Planet and president of the Mechanics Savings Bank, is in New Orleans attending the annual meeting of the American Bankers' Association. The funeral of Mrs. Rachel Taylor, who died here Wednesday, was held Sunday at Tazewell, Va. She was the wife of Rev. W.L. Taylor, former grand master of the True Reformers. William H. Smith has been appointed grand treasurer of the True Reformers, vice John E. Merriwether, resigned. Rev. C. Manley, of New Albany, Ind., has been called to the Fifth Baptist Church as the successor of Rev. F. Graham, who has taken charge of a church in Philadelphia. Ohio Pythians to Open Bank Cincinnati, O., Nov. 23.—The Ohio Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias is preparing to open a bank in this city in the near future. The suggestion was made at the recent session of the grand lodge by Grand Chancellor Tidrington, and the bank will be located in the new Pythian temple. Thomas C. Scottron Dead Boston, Mass., Nov. 24—Thomas C. Scottron, noted as a dramatic reader, is dead at his home in Medford. He was a brother of the late Samuel R. Scottron, who was for a number of years a member of the School Board of Brooklyn, N. Y. Handsome Church Dedicated Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Nov 22—The handsome new edifice of the M. E. Zion Church will be formally dedicated this Sunday. A meeting of the trustees of the New York Conference will be at the church next Monday. Tuskegee Conference in January. Tuskegee, Ala., Nov. 23.—The twenty-first annual session of the Tuskegee Negro Conference will be held at Tuskegee Institute, January 17 and 18. The first day will be taken up with reports and informal talks from farmers and mechanics. The second day will be taken up with the discussion of plans for bringing the work of the school and church in closer touch with the everyday life of the community. General Committee In Session. Denver, Col., Nov. 23—The general committees of the M. E. Church were in session here last week. The following colored members of the committees were present: Prof. R. S. Lovinggood, president of Samuel Houston College, Austin, Texas; Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of te Southwestern Christian Advocate; Rev. I. L. Thomas, field secretary of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension; Rev. W. W. Lucas, field agent of the Board of Foreign Missions; Bishop I. B. Scott, who has charge of the denomination in West Africa; Dr. M. C. B. Mason, secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society; Rev. G. W. Cooper, Spartansburg, S. C.; and Dr. McEwen, of Mississippi. PRICE THREE CENTS EATING A GOOD WAY TO GIVE THANKS ATTENDS BISHOP TYREE'S CONFERENCE Birmingham, Ala.—I did not get to write you last week, and it was beacause I rode too fast and did not have time to take my pen in hand to write you a few lines to inform you of my health. I am just going to sit down and write anyway this week. Last week I was in Teaxs, Louisiana, Mississippi, and from this you will see there was not much time left for writing to you or any one else. I am glad to say that I have seen a few things to give me some encouragement, and some that do not look so encouraging, and I suppose there is a reason for all this. I am now on my way to Hot Springs and will ask you to send all mail intended for me to S02 Monroe street Vicksburg, Miss., as I shall be there when you are reading this letter. I have not been in the state since that attack was made on me, and I am going there next week. This year is drawing to a close. Next week the whole country will be called upon to give thanks to God for His kindness to it, and for no ending time and bringing this old earth to a close and destroying mankind. I do not see to save me why God made such a beautiful world to be destroyed, but then that was a part of His plan, and as a creature, I have no right to question the Divine mind and will not do so. I look at the fine houses, the beautiful things made from gold and silver, the diamond on the fingers of men and women, and then I stop and say "all temporary" for the wearers will soon be numbered among those who have lived and had their being and then passed out of the world, and I am told into another world. This is all a mystery to me, and I must leave it all with God and strive to make the best of life. When I entered the world, my parents did not know how long I would remain here, but they hoped that I was here for a long time and heir prayers were answered, because I am here yet I do not know just how long I will be here hence I must just continue to work and live as if I thought I had 10 more years before me. I must make every-day count for something, and I am trying to do this in my old days—the days when I am negaring—the grave. I am told that man does his best work when he is about to cross the Jordan. But now coming back to the day of thanks. Many of the churches will have services, and then in addition to that they will have something to eat. I think this is one of the ways the peoples of this earth have in giving thanks. They usually have the very best on the table. They spread a table for who shall last the longest. I said this was one of their ways in giving thanks. Eating is essential to life, and when man can not take in food then his days are short on earth. Now blood must be supplied, new tissue, new growth, new hair and I don't know what else, and all of this must be done by eating. Turkeys and chick- ens must lay down their feathers, and their carcasses must go to satisfy the appetite of men. People go visiting to eat turkeys, and often chickens are substituted for turkeys, as them big old things place their feathers so high and their bodies still higher. One of the fistr things I am going to do when I get up on Thursday morning is to thank God that I am not a turkey, because if I were you would see me on some big table Thursday, and would be wishing for a piece of me. I can imagine that I would be sent to the White House, and President Taft would take a hack at me, or I would be sent to Tuskegee and the nearly two thousand boys and girls there would be wanting their favorite piece. The drumstick alone from me would feed 300. It would be some turkey. Now about the world, I was at Nashville, as you will remember, then came to this place where I wrote you a few scattering remarks, and when I had finished this I turned attention to going to another part of the world. I heard Dr. C. First Johnson deliver a fine address at the Baptist church of which the Rev. Dr. Goodgame is pastor. He said that he was not a preacher, but would make a few scattering remarks, which he did. Then I went to the L. & N., and got on their carriages headed for New Orleans. I reached the city, went to the home of Peter Nickerson, and found his daughter eating breakfast she invited me to eat and I accepted the invitation, then went to school with her. If you will remember I told you that Miss I. I. Nickerson was one of the teachers Continued on Page 4 ALL SHOULD HELP "HOSPITAL DAY" Much interest is being manifested in "Hospital Day" for Provident Hospital, which will be observed this Sunday by the taking of special collections in local churches. The hospital authorities are greatly in need of funds for the carrying on of the work, as well as the extension of the facilities of the institution. Founded some years ago at the suggestion of Dr. J. Marcus Cargill, the institution has done a most creditable work in the community. It has been the only place in the city where the 20-odd colored physicians could secure hospital practice, and is now the only place where a colored patient with money can secure first class accommodations. The hospital receives an annual appropriation of $1500 from the state and small donations from many of the charitably inclined. The physicians connected with the hospital have been most liberal in their efforts to advance the interests of the hospital, and are most desirous that its facilities be placed on a par with those of the Provident in Chicago; the Frederick Douglas, in Philadelphia, and the Freedman's Hospital in Washington. Besides maintaining a number of beds, a nurse's training school is also in operation. This school offers an excellent course for those desirous of learning how to look after the needs of the sick. It is also the desire to extend the number of free clinics, as well as to bring the needs of the institution more to the attention of the people. AUTHOR OF RARE BOOK OF POEMS Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford Makes Her Bow as Songster. PURPOSE OF THE BROCHURE Inspired by the Triumphs and Struggles of Her People, the Well Known Educator, Lecturer and Clubwoman Tells of Their Aspirations In Race Rhymes. Washington.—No one can read "Race Rhymes," a neatly got up and attractive pamphlet of twenty-eight pages containing about sixteen poems, by Carrie W. Clifford, without coming to the conclusion that the colored woman is taking up her part of the race's struggle for fair play with as much enthusiasm and loyalty, as could be expected from the women of any race engaged in a similar contest. From the first page to the last there is in this little booklet an underlying MRS. CARRIE W. CLIFFORD. current of race loyalty and race devotion. The standard set is very high and noble and inspiring. "To My Mother," which is the dedication poem, gives a splendid idea of the high tone of the poems. The first verse runs as follows: Mother, mother, how I loved thee! And I know thou lov'dst me well, But the gentle Saviour called thee Home on high with saints to dwell. The real purpose of these poems is very clearly set forth by the author in her foreword. She says: In giving to the world this brochure the author makes no claim to unusual poetic excellence or literary brillinance. She is seeking to call attention to a condition which she at least considers serious. Knowing that this may often be done more impressively through rhyme than in an elegant prose dissertation, she has taken this method of accomplishing the end sought. Each poem has been called forth by some significant event or condition in the history of the Negro in America. The theme of the group here presented—the uplift of humanity—is the loftiest that can animate the heart and pen of man; the treatment, she trusts, is not wholly unworthy. Remembering the good that has been accomplished by such familiar poems as "The Prisoner For Debt," "The Song of the Heart," and similar ones, she sends her disciples forth with the prayer that they may change some evil heart, right some wrong and raise some arm strong to deliver. A perusal of the contents of the booklet bears witness to the fact that "each poem has been called forth by some significant event or condition in the history of the Negro in America." The titles of the poem are "America," "Reply to Thomas Olson," "Atlanta's Shame," "The Jimrow Car," "Shall We Fight the Jimrow Car?" "To Paul Laurence Dunbar," "Lines to Garrison," "Foraker," and the Twenty-fifth. "The Colored Graduate," "Duty's Call," "Marching to Conquest," "My Baby," "Character to Color—Which?" "The Dreamer" and "We'll Die For Liberty." "Race Rumors" is characteristically a race book. Not only were the contents written by a member of the race, but the book was printed, bound and finished in a printing office owned by a colored man and operated by colored printers. The book is attractive in appearance and will make a valuable addition to one's library. Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford, the author, is one of the leading clubwomen of this country. She was the first president of the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs in Ohio, being one of the founders of the club movement in that state. As a lecturer Mrs. Clifford stands in the front rank, her subjects covering topics of deep race interest and importance. A few years ago Mrs. Clifford changed her residence from Cleveland, O., to Washington, her husband. Hon. W. H. Clifford, who had been a member of the Ohio legislature from Cleveland district, having received an appointment to a lucrative federal position in the Capital City. Since residing here Mrs. Clifford has taken part in club work as actively as she did in her native state. She is prominently identified with the W. C. T. U., has served as secretary of the Bethel Literary and Historical society and is prominently identified with the club movements in general in Washington. FAKE ADVERTISEMENTS. Why They Should Be Avoided by Honest Publishers. BY ALBON LEWIS HOLSEY. Publishers who do not strive to make their advertising pages a profitable investment for the business men actually defeat the things for which they stand. Our editors advocate commercial uplift among Afro-American merchants because they believe commercial activity is the only wedge the race has to get beyond "the color line." Advertisements that appear in some of our periodicals are not read with that absolute confidence which we desire, and no one is to blame for this condition but the publisher. Advertisements that smack of fake and exaggerated statements disguised as advertisements should have no place in Afro-American periodicals. Their effect is harmful because the reader, having once been deceived, has no confidence in the honest advertisement, and the careful advertiser who has a bona fide proposition will avoid any periodical that publishes questionable advertisements. In that way the publisher loses both ways. Weekly papers have great advertising possibilities if they were handled with tact and foresight. The readers could be educated by editorials and articles to have confidence in the published advertisements, and unconsciously they would make the advertising pages of their paper their "shopping place." Increased confidence by the reader in published advertisements means a larger response to advertisers, which in turn means more advertising, better andprompt pay and a better satisfied following. Business men should see that our papers are kept clean, because these conditions make it possible for more persons to enter business whose field is not confined to their immediate towns. --- CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF WENDELL PHILLIPS. Boston Citizens Plan Three Great Meetings For Wednesday, Nov. 29. Boston—The National Independent Political league, with the co-operation of the New England Suffrage league and a citizens' auxiliary committee of 400, has planned an all day meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Paneul hall for celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of Wendell Phillips. The central committee is headed by Mr. E. T. Morris, with W. Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, as secretary. The citizens' committee has done splendid work under the leadership of Mr. T. P. Taylor. Mrs. M. Cravath Simpson, the widely known clubwoman and anti-lynching agitator, will preside at the morning session. Mr. W. M. Trotter will preside at the afternoon session, and at the evening session President M. J. Jordan of the Boston branch of the United Irish League of America will officiate. The Hon. A. H. Grimke will be the orator for the occasion. Among the other speakers are Mr. Frank Sanborn, the abolitionist; Governor Foss, Mayor Fitzgerald, Rev. F. H. Rowley, T. P. Taylor, J. M. Hallowell, Miss Eliza Gardner, Mrs. M. C. Simpson, Mrs. L. C. Parrish, William M. Trotter and Judge M. J. Murray. An important feature of the evening session, aside from the speeches by the many notables, will be the reading of an address from Mr. John Redmond, the great advocate for Irish home rule. During the day pilgrimages will be made to Phillips' grave and to places of public interest which he often visited during his residence in Boston. There will be an honorary committee composed of persons who knew and also heard the great abolitionist speak at some of the great anti-slavery meetings held in Boston. Anniversary of Christian Congress. The fifth anniversary of the National Christian Congress association as an organized body will be held in Huff's Independence hall in Washington on Monday, Dec. 20. The anniversary sermon will be delivered by President B. R. Robinson. Dr. H. J. Williams will give a historical sketch of the activities of the association, and Secretary Francis Welis will read his annual report. The congress was organized in 1906 for the purpose of raising funds for education and home missions. Governor Would Lead Mob of Lynchers With a member of the legislature leading a mob of lynchers and the governor of the state sanctioning mob violence and desiring to take the place of the leader of the mob rather than give the alleged criminal a chance to be heard in a court of justice we see the type of men who are entirely unfit to be leaders of any civilized community. The sooner such men are put out of office the better it will be for the whole country. Miss Davis Going Back to Bermuda. Bermudans are making extensive plans for the return engagement of Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the elocutionist and dramatic reader, who is booked for a long string of engagements during the holidays and a part of the month of January. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER WARM WELCOME FOR DR. WHITTED Becomes Pastor of First Baptist Church In Birmingham. HAS SERVED IN MANY FIELDS Zealous Race Leader Who Has Gained Distinction as an Educator and Church Financier Received, by the Business, Professional and Religious Element With Open Arms. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING Birmingham, Ala.—The religious, intellectual and educational circles of this city, with pronounced ecat, welcomed the Rev. Dr. J. A. Whitted, the newly elected pastor of the First Baptist church, for a man imbued with the spirit evidenced by this forceful character this sector of the country always receives witty enthusiasm. Birmingham is the Pittsburgh of the south, and of course it has its many sociological and other problems. Hundreds of Afro-Americans from the rural districts find employment in the steel mills in this beehive of industry; therefore it is very apparent that a minister who is so endowed that he can reach the masses will find this an excellent field for his activities. Churches of various denominations joined with the leading business and professional men in welcoming Rev. Dr J. A. Whitted to Birmingham. He asserted that he was going to continue his policy of doing that which would reflect credit upon the race and help to create anything that will make the Afro-American aspire to achieve things worth having. His clean cut and impressive way of expressing himself won for him the confidence of the members of his church, the leading business and professional men of the race and the leading white people of this city. Rev. Dr. J. A. Whitted was born in North Carolina in 1860. He received a part of his M. REV. DR. J. A. WHITTED. education at Shaw university and graduated from Lincoln university in 1895. Having the ability of an influential and highly useful pedagogue, shortly after his graduation he was elected principal of the State Normal school in North Carolina, where he distinguished himself as an educator. Later he was elected principal of Shiloh institute, in North Carolina, which he afterward resigned to accept the pastorate of the First Baptist church, Warrenton, N. C. His work in this field for twelve years was a sufficient index of the great service he would render his race in the future, and his scope of service was increased by being elected secretary of his denomination for the eastern section of the state, with headquarters at Goldsboro. This position he held for thirteen years and had signal success. He raised $6,000 for the Tucker memorial building of Shaw university. He was then called to Winston-Salem, N. C., another growing city having its intricate problems for the ministry and the church to solve. This city is quite a tobacco factory center, and Dr. Whitted found at this point conditions that would bring into action all of his energies. For five years he pastored the First Baptist church of Winston-Salem with unprecedented success. He added to the church over 900 members and raised over $23,000. He became affiliated with all good movements for the uplift of the people. When it became known that he had accepted the pastorate of the First Baptist church of Birmingham the business element combined with the religious forces to retain him, but he said that he must go to the field where he could render greater service. He was presented with a gold ring by the Baptists of the state. Dr. A. W. Pegues was elected as his successor. Dr. Whitted was called to the First Baptist church, this city, last June. This is the leading Afro-American Baptist church in Alabama and has a membership of several thousand. They have in course of erection a magnificent edifice that will cost $10,000. This structure will be a credit to the race. In Kitty's Absence "What's the matter, my dear?" asked Emmons, looking a bit anxiously, across the breakfast table. "Don't you feel well?" "Oh, yes, I'm feeling well. I was just wondering what I should do with myself. Now that the house is thoroughly cleaned and in order once again after all Kitty's sewing, I don't seem to have anything on hand." "You still have me," said Emmons. "I don't believe one sock of mine was darned all the time Kitty was at home. As an all absorbing occupation, Kitty certainly is a wonder. There never seemed to be a day all summer when you weren't doing something for Kitty. I don't see how there could have been anything left to mend, make or make over for her when the season ended." "You don't appear to realize that a girl going away to boarding school seeds a complete outfit," remarked Mrs. Emmons a little stiffly. "I'm sorry if you've found any holes in your socks." "I was only joking," said Emmons hastily. "And I know, my dear, that you must feel quite lost without Kitty. I—well, really, I miss her myself. It seems a trifle too quiet around the house, doesn't it?" "Indeed it does," Mrs. Emmons smiled at him a little mistily. "I wish—there's the door bell. Will you go?" In a moment Emmons returned with a letter in his hand. "A special delivery from Kitty. I signed for you," he said. "I suppose it's nothing serious." "Read it aloud," said Emmons. "Dearest mother," read Mrs. Emmons, "I'm sending this by special delivery, for I want you to get it as soon as possible. We are going to have a fancy dress party Hallowe'en, and I must have a costume. I wish you would think up several and write me about them and then I can decide which idea I like best, and then you can make it for me. Please think of something new and striking. How lucky I am to have such a clever mother! You see, I'm letting you know early so you won't have to hurry too much." "How considerate!" murmured Kitty's father. "Well, it is considerate." "Didn't I say so?" asked Emmons. His wife threw him a scornful look as she resumed the letter: "The table here is awfully tiresome. I wish you'd have Nora make me a big fruit cake. That keeps so well and is so wholesome."" "Indeed?" "Now, if you're going to interrupt all the time I'll read the rest to myself. And, mother dear, if you could find time to make a lot of your delicious sand tarts I'd just love them. The girls are all crazy about them. "I don't know how I ever did it, for I'm careful of my clothes, but I have a big three-cornered tear in my foulard trook. You are so wonderful at mending that I'm sending it home for repairs. Please get it back before next Saturday, as our crowd is going to the matinee, and I want to wear it. Please ask dad if I may go to the matinee very Saturday. We divide the price of the chaperon's ticket so it doesn't cost very much, and you know the theater is very educational. "I've decided that I need a guilme for my evening dresses. Will you please make one this week, for I need it awfully? I'd like something elaborate in tucked lace or chiffon." "I'm getting along splendidly in my studies, but I wish you'd ask dad if I may be excused from geometry. I don't think any one who isn't going to teach needs higher mathematics, do you? I'm going to send you the essay that I'm writing now. I wish you look it over carefully and suggest any changes you think it needs. I want to get a high mark in my English this year and I know if you correct my theme it will be a perfectly good essay. "Well, goodby for this time. I send bughels of love and I hope you and don't miss me too much. Oh, yes, you will please see if you can find my roller skates in the attic? The girls skate in the gym on rainy days." "Well, I think you won't suffer for lack of occupation for awhile yet," said Emmons. "And my socks can wait another month or so." "Aren't you ashamed! Dear little Kitty!" "Of course I am ashamed, and she needn't take geometry and she can go to the matinee every day if she wants to." "Why, Thomas." 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NORWOOD'S CRITICISM To the editor of the Afro-American Ledger: I beg to reply to an article which appeared in the New York Age, November 9th, and bearing the caption,—"Rev. Norwood Answers Dr. Lyon." It has always been my method throughout my public career never to allow myself to be drawn into any controversy, where the participant prefers to resort to personalities rather than to argument in support of the principles under discussion. If the principle for which one contends is worthy of contention, then the contender should be willing to submit its claims to public confidence upon no other basis than that of its merit. Any attempt to obscure the real issue under discussion, by a resort to unsavory methods, must be taken as an admission of weakness, both of the merits of the case, and of the character of him, who thus contends. In keeping with my cherished custom, I had partly decided to treat with silent contempt the argument assumptions and incoherent utterances of Rev. Mr. Norwood, an unknown quantity, and advocate of Anglo-Saxon domination, and race retrogression. But Mr. Norwood belongs to a class of human bipeds, who do not take kindly to gentle treatment, and who can only be kept within the bounds of decorum and decency thru the process of castigation. Failure on the part of Bishop Scott's friends to chastise him for his rudeness in attacking the Bishop in a previous issue of that journal, in attempting to discuss this same subject, has emboldened him, in continuing his wanton disregard of the proprieties of free discussion of an issue, which effects not an individual but a whole race. In that attack referred to, which was malicious and anti-racial, Mr. Norwood announced to the public that Bishop Scott was a failure in Africa. The seriousness of this announcement as it relates to the race in the M. E. Church, centers itself in two reasons. First, because Bishop Scott is the only Missionary Bishop of color in the M. E. Church operating in Africa, or for that matter anywhere else, and his election was an experiment. Second, because his success in this segregated sphere would have been a just reason upon which the race could predicate its claim, for the election of a man of color to the General Superintendency. But Mr. Norwood, despite his race loving (?) pretension, would strike down with one cruel blow, this only representative in the Episcopacy, in a restricted sense, and thus destroy this loogal prop upon which the hope of the three hundred thousand members in the church rest for wider representation. What could have been Mr. Norwood's motive for making such an unwarranted statement? Those of us, who live in the same ecclesiastical home with this ecclesiastical chameleon know his motive. This was the first time, to my knowledge that anybody had ever said that Bishop I. B. Scott was a failure in Africa—and it does seem strange that a man of color, should be the first to give publicity to such a malicious and untruthful statement. But this fact simply emphasizes the breed from which Mr. Norwood descends, and to which he still slavishly belongs. Mr. Norwood's animus is notable, when his opportunity for a correct diagnosis of conditions in Africa is considered. Mr. Norwood lives more than eight thousand miles away from the scene of the Bishop's labors. The mighty Atlantic separates him from the African base. He had neither seen in print, until he saw his own spurious effusion, nor had he ever heard from any reliable person that Bishop Scott was a failure in Africa. To the contrary, men of distinction and international reputation and character have been loud in their praise of Bishop Scott's work in Africa. Mr. Edgar Allen Forbes, JACK ROBINSON CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Jack Robinson, who boards and lodges at 1009 Argyle avenue, will celebrate his twenty-second birthday quietly to-day at his home. Jack, by the way is a tabby cat and has attained unto this great age by staying in at nights, when other cats are out patrolling their beats. He is somewhat of an epicure too, and will not deign to eat any rat steaks, no matter how fresh. Miss Alma Stewart with whom Jack is a great favorite, avers that Jack is a cat whose morals could be well emulated by some humans. one of the Managing Editors of the World's Work, who spent months in Liberia, and who has since written a book, paid him a flattering compliment in that book; and in a widely circulated article, in the aforementioned magazine, renewed the compliment in a glowing tribute to his success in Liberia. Prof. Emmett J. Scott, one of the American Commissioners, sent by the United States Government to study Liberian conditions, during a most critical period in the life of that republic, wrote in a similar strain in an article, which appeared in the Southwestern Christian Advocate, a periodical which marks the limit of Mr. Norwood's connectional literature. Dr. Sales of Atlanta, another commissioner, had written in a similar strain in two published articles. Evidence in this direction could be multiplied—and competent witnesses of both races, could be summoned if necessary; among them Commanders of war vessels and representatives of foreign nations, who have lived on the scene. Now, if Mr. Norwood was ignorant of the facts and wanted to be truthful and just, why did he not take a charitable view of the Bishop's work in Africa? Why did he not give him the benefit of the doubt—since the Bishop was not on trial—and since the discussion was upon a proposition and not upon an individual? I will not, however, impugn his motive for the malicious publication, as he has done mine, for the publication of my pamphlet. If I did I would be descending to his level, a state and condition for which I have the utmost horror and contempt. But I will ask Mr. Norwood this question, and then let his Anglo-Saxonized conscience answer it, if it is not too seared to allow him to answer it truthfully and squarely. Did he make that statement, hoping to please certain of the white people in the church, whom he knows to be prejudiced to the Bishop and his work in Africa? (Your readers will pause for an answer.) Mr. Norwood, believing as I have aforesaid in the success of his method, from the silence of the Bishop's friends, which silence was the result of contempt for his cowardice rather than of tardiness in the Bishop's defense, has ventured in the article of the 9th, to practice the same questionable scheme on me, but he will find, to his discomfiture that, I am of an entirely different breed. Mr. Norwood, instead of discussing the subject of the pamphlet undertakes to discuss its author, in a style that will impress those who are acquainted with the conditions in the conference to which he belongs, that he is in the employment of his masters. He writes arrogantly, as if he is the sole representative of the three-hundred thous and members of color in the M. E. Church. He writes conceitedly, as if he is in possession of all the information on the subject under consideration, and as if he knows the mind of the entire membership and its sympathizers. He asserts that I am alone in my contention. How does he know that? Is he God, possessing the attributes of omniscience? But suppose for the sake of argument, I am alone at this time, as he says. I am not the only advocate of a proposition that had to fight single-handed. Elijah was alone on Mt. Carmel. Obadiah was alone in the house of Ahab. Christ trod the wine-press alone and of all the people, Isaiah declared that there was none who would aid him. The freedom, which Mr. Norwood now enjoys, suffered in the beginning for a lack of advocates. Lincoln at one time stood alone, and so did Sumner and Phillips and John Brown and Frederick Douglass. Is the loneliness of the advocate any reasonable argument against the righteousness of his cause? Let Mr. Norwood appeal to history. But Mr. Norwood does not know everything, and it is a great pity She also says that he cast his first vote for Phillips Lee Goldsborough the other day, and that was one of the reasons that he will be the next Governor of Maryland. Snow Hill Notes. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., Nov. 23—Mrs. Mary Purnell, of Wilmington, Del., has returned home after visiting her parents. Mr. Samuel Tingle has gone to Baltimore to spend the winter. Mrs. I. D. Paine has been appointed third assistant in the public school. Rev. E. J. Henry is the principal of the school. Mrs. Alice Stevenson died suddenly Sunday night. that he does not know how little he does know. He does not know that the author of the pamphlet is in receipt of communications daily. from all over the church, from both races, some asking for a copy, while others, who have read it send endorsements. He does not know, perhaps, that many of the leading church periodicals have noticed the pamphlet and have reviewed it in leading editorials. But how can he know, when his relation to the periodicals in his church, is like his relation to travel and contact with those who are able to enlighten him? He never goes anywhere, therefore never comes in contact with anyone of any consequence. He is confined in a narrow rut and his curious mentality naturally partakes of the nature of his limited environment. In his article he confesses penitence. "I regret," he says, "being personal, censorious and cross in my disposition, custom and training in replying to him, but in order to answer him I am forced to be a little indecorous." Now, why should Mr. Norwood be personal in his discussion of a proposition which involves a principle and not a man? Why should he be censorious and cross in his disposition, such as to render him indecorous and rude in the absence of any attack on himself or upon any other individuals as such? Why? Because as he says himself he is censorious and cross in his disposition, and rude by custom and training. He stands self convicted. Now, how can one, who is badly trained, cross and indecorous be trusted with the leadership of any movement great or small? Does Mr. Norwood claim to be leading the host of stand patterns and reactionaries? Who recognizes his leadership? Everyone who knows Mr. Norwood, knows that he is playing for votes for election as a delegate to the next General Conference. I will admit, that apparently, neither autonomy nor separation is very popular in my Conference just now. But this seeming unpopularity is due, as far as I am able to discover to a lack of education on the proposition. This is common to all new movements, which involve radical changes. At heart, however, "every colored man in the church is an autonomist. Why shouldn't he wish to govern himself, to develop race consciousness, and self reliance. Admitting, that my cause is so unpopular as Mr. Norwood would have your readers to believe, is not that very fact of my willingness to go up against the popular tide, when there are inducements to go down the stream, a compliment to my courage, honesty and consistency? Mr. Norwood is an avowed candidate for election to the General Conference. I am not and never was. Mr. Norwood believes that the attitude he has assumed, and the attacks he has made on me, will please his masters, and win him popular favor, and the support of their followers. We will wait and see how successful his course will prove Mr. Norwood charges me, besides being inconsistent, with fighting the church, and offers as specifications in support of the charge, the misleading statement that twice I was defeated for a connectional and conference job. Granted that this is true. I rejoice that I am not alone in this particular. Wm. Jennings Bryan was defeated three times for the President of the United States. This fact neither detracts from the character of the man nor from the brilliancy of his career. But I can best answer the charge by submitting my record in the church in America and in Africa, a record that can be supported by facts, as well as the flattering testimonials from Bishops of both races, district superintendents, pastors, annual, district, and quarterly Conferences, and connectional organizations of our own and other churches. Now let us compare records, Mr. Norwood, and leave the decision to the readers of this paper. I entered the itinerant ministry Miss Mamie W. Henry, daughter of Mrs. Mary Queen Henry, of Snow Hill, Md., and Mr. George O. Williams were married at 1629 W. Lexington street a few days ago. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church. Hagerstown Jottings. Special to the Mt. Lodge Hagerstown, Md., Nov. 3—Rev. S. M. Johnson held his third quarterly conference last Friday night at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Over $700.00 was raised this quarter. Mrs. Ella Wright Pleasant gave a recital in Bethel Church Tuesday night assisted by the choir. Mr. Curtis Simpson, a former resident here died in Pittsburgh November in 1883 and joined the Louisiana Annual Conference of the M. E. Church. Served one appointment in the State and three in the city of New Orleans. In three cases I remained the time limit of three years. All of these churches were remodelled, and the membership noticeably increased. Upon their corner stone appears my name, as a fitting tribute to my energy and work. Served as special agent in the West for one year, for the Freedman's Aid Society. Served as conference Sunday School agent for two years. Was instructor in English in the ministers' class in my Alma Mater, the New Orleans University, was transferred from New Orleans to New York City, and made pastor of St. Marks M. E. Church. While pastor, the congregation was transferred from 48th street to 53rd street to the magnificent property which they now occupy under the brilliant pastorate of Dr. W. H. Brooks. New Yorkers know the kind of leadership it required to make this change which involved a monetary consideration of $110,000. Declined the agency tendered by Dr. Jesse Hurlbut of the Sunday School Board for the South, under the Ringe trust, and recommended Dr. C. C. Jacobs, of South Carolina, who was appointed, and who now continues in that office. Was instrumental in organizing the New York Interdenominational Preachers Meeting. Served as assistant Treasurer for four years in the New York Annual Conference, of which Bishop W. F. Anderson was a member, and I was the only member of African descent, among a membership of nearly three hundred Anglo-Americans. Was instrumental in securing colored teachers for the public schools in New York City. Was a member of the Board of Sunday School Union and Tract Society and of the New York City Church Extension and Missionary Society. After serving the Constitutional limit of five years, I was transferred to Baltimore and made pastor of John Wesley M. E. Church of the Washington Conference. Served, while pastor, as Professor of Church History and Systematic Theology in Morgan College for two years. Was appointed, while completing my seventh year, in this charge the diplomatic representative of the Government and people of the United States to the Republic of Liberia by President Roosevelt. While there served under appointment of the Bishop, as Professor of history in the College of West Africa, donating my entire salary, covering a period of six years to the development of our church and school work in Liberia. Pur-chased 40 acres of valuable land, near Monrovia, Liberia, for the founding of a Christian colony, built the first native church upon it and donated $500 for erecting a school for girls. After eight years of service in this field, I returned to America, and had the unique distinction to find myself called to the pulpit vacated on my departure to Africa. Donated recently three acres of valuable land to my conference for the erection of a home for aged ministers and their wives, and pledged the first $250.00 for a suitable building, in order that Mr. Norwood might have a horse to shelter him in his declining years in the Ministry. I will not here touch upon my public record in secular spheres, such as the founding of the Maryland Industrial Land Agricultural school, etc. Now set your readers decide upon the record I have presented, whether the charge has been proven, and whether the specification has been sustained. I submit my record. What is Mr. Norwood's? It is Mr. Norwood's right to differ with me. I believe that I am right in my contention, and there are more than the doubtful two, who share in this conviction. It will only be question of time when Mr. Norwood like Obadiah of old, will be convinced that there are thousands, who have not bowed the knee to Baal and who are better posted upon current issues and events than my chronic, indecorous, cross, and censorious critic—J. H. Norwood. —ERNEST LYON. 11, and was buried there. Mr. J. H. Christy has gone in the coal and wood business. Mr. James Clemens, who has been ill, remains about the same. Roasted Victim Alive. 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Governor Mann of Virginia seems to be the right man in the right place If we had more judges, juries and governors like those who have had charge of that Beattie affair, there would be less murders committed Autonomy in the Methodist Church seems to be bringing' the fighters to the front. Where there is fighting going on there is evidence of life. Dead folks do not fight. Mr. Isaac Lobe Strauss thinks the Democratic Senate can keep the Democratic ringsters in office, despite the Republican Governor. Mr. Strauss also thought it a good thing to disfranchise the Negro. In the one like the other the people of the good state of Maryland may take issue with Mr. Strauss. Mr. Strauss, if he were a judge, would in all probability have his decisions reversed by a higher court a good many times. In the meantime we are under the opinion that Governor-elect Goldsborough is not losing much sleep on account of the learned Attorney-General's decision. Tomorrow will be "Hospital Day" for the benefit of Provident Hospital. It is to be hoped that the people will see the necessity of a prompt response to the call of this very meritorious institution. It belongs to us and if we do not help it, from whom may it expect help? Envelopes will be found in all the churches and at the drug stores. Put in your contribution, he it little or much and you will thereby be enabled in all probability to help some one who otherwise would not be able to get the treatment so essentially needed. We are highly gratified at the action of Mayor Preston in vetoing the City Council measure turning the Mount Street School over to white children. It was an entirely unnecessary measure in the beginning, as there are a sufficient number of schools in the vicinity to accommodate all the white children, in the neighborhood and many more in the future. The act on the part of the Mayor shows that he is disposed to look into things himself before acting, which is a very good thing for a mayor to do. We shall stick a pin here for future notice. OUGHT TO BE GIVEN A TASTE OF THEIR OWN MEDICINE. In a little town in Kansas recently a number of "prominent citizens" sent one of their number to decoy a young school teacher to a supposed dance, took her from the buggy in which she was being driven to the dance and gave her a coat of tar. The only offense of which she was said to be guilty was of being too pretty and altogether too fascinating to the male members of the community. We have long contended that lawlessness against the Negro would in course of time be directed against white folks, whenever the occasion offered. That a great mistake was being made by the government in not suppression the tendency of white men to commit unprovoked assaults upon colored people, that in time it would react upon themselves. But what shall we say of men who are so brutal as to decoy an innocent young girl from her home, strip her of her clothing and commit such an indignity upon her? Negroes, as bad as they are, said to be have no such record of disgusting brutality against them. The only proper punishment, to our minds, of such brutes is to give them a taste of their own medicine and then give them a chance to think it over in the penetentiary for several years at hard labor. Score another against white man's civilization. WHY BRING IN THE NEGRO? Women's right to vote, it seems to us, can never be discussed without bringing in the Negro. Just what relation the two bear to each other it does not appear, but, invariably, the two are discussed together, both by those in favor of it and those who oppose it. Both seem to be of the same mind when it comes to the right of the Negro to vote. Mrs. Grace D. Goodwin, an anti-suffragist, of Washington, in an address in this city this week took occasion to rap the Negro along this line. Among other things she stated that it was a previous mistake to confer the suffrage upon the Negro. That it was the greatest political blunder this country had ever made. That the Negro vote was a menace to the community in many states, and that its restriction was a political necessity. She also stated that the Negro was vanal, selling his vote in many instances, and therefore ought to be disfranchised. Now all this was probably all right if she had stopped there. But she goes on further and makes practically the same statement in reference to white voters. She says: "In the early days of the United States suffrage was granted to women in New Jersey, and had to be repealed eight yeters later because women 'repeated.'" "In Colorado it was found that many women sold their votes for $2.00, first to the Democrats and then to the Republicans." It is well known that the "Corrupt Practices Act" in this state was passed because it cost the candidates on the Eastern Shore so much money to buy up the white vote. Now if the Negro is to be disfranchise because he sells his vote, why not disfranchise the women and men of the white race because they sell their votes? How much better is one man than the other? These good people who are always trying to reform some thing are always ready to reform the Negro but never the white man. When both do the same thing it is always the Negro that is bad never the white man or woman. Mrs. Goodwin is like many of her kind, able to see the mote in their brother's eye, but never the beam in their own eyes. Rev. Jackson Surprised Rev. G. W. Jackson, who suffered a paralitic stroke about two years ago, was tendered a surprise by a company of the Cheerful Givers of Enon Baptist Church last Thursday evening at his residence, 1815 Calhoun street. Madames Hill and Grooms escorted Rev. Jackson into the dinning room where many had gathered around a table laden with groceries and provisions. A purse of money and coal were also presented him. In a few well chosen words, Rev. Jackson thanked those present for their kindness, to him in the hour of his affliction. The officers in charge of the surprise were; Mrs. Georgia Lane, president; Mrs. John Butler, conductor; and Mr. W. Smith, chaplain. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER "We must be optimistic and support racial enterprises" was the advice of Mrs. Maggie L. Walker of Richmond, Va., to a large audience at Trinity A. M. E. Church Wednesday evening, where a mas meeting was held under the auspices of local councils of the Independent Order of St. Luke. "There are some", she said "who have been a little skeptical since the announcement was made of the failure of the Bank of the True Reformers, but we must not be so timid. The late W. W. Brown, the founder of the order, was hailed as the financier of the race, and when the charter of the bank was drawn twenty-three years ago, he thought he had started an institution that would last for all time. When the money began to be piled up to the ceiling in their bank, some of the officials thought it should be spread for the general benefit of the members of the order. Buildings were purchased in all parts of the country, and when the crash came the whole country was startled. Twenty-three years ago there were many of us who would have scoffed at the idea of a bank run by colored people, yet today, profiting by the mistakes made by the early banks, we can see a brighter day dawning and more stable institutions conducted. "We must not be discouraged. One of the biggest life insurance companies in the country was said to be twice on the verge of failing; yet when the collector called each week colored people paid our premiums each week. All of the agents and clerks in this company are white, and its president is paid a big salary." Mrs. Walker then told of the Penny Savings Bank, of which she is president. This bank, she said, had been pronounced in a very satisfactory condition by the Virginia State Banking Department. As an evidence that the colored people of her city were not losing faith in racial enterprises was evidenced by $11,976 being deposited in the bank of the order when its new building was opened a few days ago. Mrs. Walker has been secretary of the order for the past 12 years. When she took charge of the work there were only $30 in bank and $400 owing. Since then 7,000 policies have been issued and several hundred thousand dollars paid in sick and death claims. There are twenty-five young women employed as clerks in the main office in Richmond, and the Independent. Order of St. Luke is now regarded as one of the best conducted fraternal orders in the country. Others who delivered addresses during the evening included: Miss Mattie Bowen, of Washington; Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines, Rev. J. T. Carpenter State Deputy, who advised patronizing racial enterprises; Miss Sarah R. Jackson; John H. Murphy, editor of the Afro-American Ledger; and Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, who presided. Others who took part in the program included: Mrs. Lovie Wilson Husbeth, who rendered a piano solo; Miss Gertrude Warfield, who played a piano solo. Ladies Discuss Suffrage. That the ladies should have the right to vote was the concensus of opinion at the first monthly meeting this fall of the Du Bois Circle, an organization of ladies, held at the home of Mrs. Fannie Cardozo, 1625 Druid Hill avenue, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Helen Irving read an illuminating paper on "Some Noted Suffragists", after which Miss Sarah Jackson read a paper outlining the work that women have done in securing equal rights with men in number of things, of the part they had played in securing beneficent legislation and of their work in various civic movements. Both papers which were decidedly in favor of votes for women, were well received by the ladies present. Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines opened the discussion on the papers making a plea for the right to vote for the gentler sex. Mrs. Edgar Braxion presented the Chronicle which is a recapitulation of racial events during the month previous to a stated meeting. Mrs. Howard E. Young recited a humorous poem, with a decided pro-suffrage vein, entitled "Don't Ever Let Your Husband Know All Your Business." The only thing in the meeting that developed a strong difference of opinion was the introduction of a resolution complimenting Mayor Preston for vetoting the ordinance turning the Mount Street School over to white pupils. Objection was made to the passage of the resolution on the ground that while the Mayor vetoed the ordinance he said in his letter to the city council that he regretted that he had to do so. It passed however. Eating a Good Way To Give Thanks Continued from Page 1. in the public school system. I am told that she is a good teacher yet I fear that the city will eventually lose her because she will some day accept the hand of some good man. Prompt at 11:30 the wagon over the Southern Pacific on which I was seated, started. I sent a telegram to Prof. Jonas Henderson, New Liberia, president of Howe Institute, that I was coming that way, and he met me at the stable with his own horse and buggy and toted me over to the school, where I found a fine dinner ready for me. In the evening he had many of his friends come in to meet me and greet me. It as a reception to Col. J. O. Midnight. It as about 2 'clock in the morning when I stated for Houston,Texas to witness the A. M. E, conference. It was the Texas conference of the A. M. E. Church, presided over by Bishop Evans Tyree. When I got there I found men getting ready for a big time for the conference and getting ready for election of delegates to general conference. It was in keeping with the fitness of things that I prepared for the meeting. At night Rev. W. D. Miller, prior to the opening on Wednesday had a reception, and Mr. Griffin, one of the mail toters of the town delivered an address of welcome. He is a fine young man, and a good speaker. I had the pleasure of meeting his wife. I also met Miss M. E. B. Isaacs one of the teachers of the graded school. She expressed herself as being real glad to see me, and I was glad to see her. She remembered my visit to Prairie View, Texas in 1901. She congratulated me on my success. I visited several schools, and met Prof. J. E. Knox, who used to be at the Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock and who is now a pastor in Houston. He made a good speech and invited me to his church. I spoke Sunday morning for Rev. H. R. Johnson, D. D., of St. John Baptist church and Sunday night for Dr. Knox. After looking around I had the pleasure of meeting Rev. John Hurst. It was my first time to meet him in Texas, and he said it was his first time to be in Texas. I enjoyed with pleasure seeing him. He is making many friends, and they say that he is the man who shall go on the bench next May. We shall look forward to it. He made a telling speech. I will have to just jump from Houston to this place without telling you all I have in mind. But coming up on the L. & N., I saw R. Murray, who is head cook in the eating car. He is a man, who knows his business and stands high with the officials of the L. & N., so high that when he wants some special work done, I mean the president, he sends for Murray, because he knows it will be done well. I tell you it means much for us to have men who can go to the top in every line. Mr. Murray is a genius in his line, and we are all proud of him. He has trained his son to do the same good work. He is a man who is devoted, to the men of his race who are doing something, men who are up in life. He is always ready to do what he can for the black man who must travel over this country with little encouragement. In Birmingham, I am sure it will be of interest to the readers of the Afro-American in Baltimore, to know that I have had the pleasure of meeting right here in this city, Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., of Baltimore: He is circulating among his southern friends, and he has many of them. I suppose you want to know what is being said about him. Many are saying that he shall edit the Christian Recorder, and are going to Kansas City to so make him. The fight will be between Dr. Gaines and Dr. R. R. Wright. I do not mean a real fight, but race. You keep your eyes on Dr. A. L. Gaines. I cannot close this letter without saying just a word about Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Routen, of Birmingham. He is engaged in the ice business and has been for years. I know this is a freezing business, but out of it he has purchased him a home and then has three other houses bringing him in some money every month. He has acted wise, The Lord blessed him with a good wife. They live just like brother and sister, and are as happy as a jark. The Lord has spared the life of Mrs. Routen's mother, and she is living with her daughter, and I tell you the daughter seems to find pleasure in caring for her mother. I shall not stop until next week. The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute,, of which Booker T. Washington is principal, has just recevied a legacy of $10,000 from the estate of the late Maria Blanchard of Philadelphia, Pa. Jazz The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. A SHAKE-UP IN ST. FRANCIS CHOIR Organist, Choir Leader and Members Resent Administration of Rev. Father. Denis Musical circles have been started by the resignations of Mrs. Theresa Stewart, who has been organist of the choir of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for the past 12 years; her brother, Mr. Ambrose Briscoe, director of the choir for the past decades, and a number of the best singers on the choir. Trouble has been brewing. it is said, since Father Denis took charge of the work of the parish more than a year ago. He is a young priest of whom it is said that he always prefers addressing a colored man or woman, no matter what their age or standing may be, as John or Mary, as the case may be. Some of the members of the choir and the congregation are said to have vigorously resented this familiarity, and many of them were astonished over some of those conversant with conditions at the church, when Father Denis met them for the first time and addressed them as John or Mary, according to their sex. Mrs. Stewart is said to have declared last June that she was going to resign as organist. Father Denis is said to have approached her in September, and after making some disparaging remarks about her brother, offered to give her his position, in conjunction with her own, and that with an increase in salary. Resenting the criticism of her brother, she is said to have refused the priest's offer, and resigned her position in the bargain. Her position as organist is now being filled by Mrs. Lillian Reed Thompson, a Baptist. Others on the choir who refused to continue longer as members of the choir are: Mrs. Lottie Gough, Miss Jennie Gough, Miss Eulalia Thomas, Miss Veronica Thomas, Miss Nellie Woods, Miss Mary Adams, Miss Theresa Jackson, Miss Alma Stewart, Mrs. Rose Brown, and Mr. James Nichols. Their places have been for the most part filled by singers from Protestant congregations. A large element in the congregation is said to be opposed to the administration of Father Denis. Some of the influential members are said to have registered a kick with Rev. Justin McCarthy, head of the Josephite Order, and others have declared that they will take their side of the case to the Cardinal Gibbons. The attendance at services is said to be falling off. The relations between Father Denis and Rev. Father J. J. Plantevigne, his assistant, are said to be greatly strained, and it is declared that it is only a question of short time when Father Plantevigne will take work in Kentucky or some other state. Before coming here Father Denis had a charge of work among the colored people in Alabama. Mrs. Anderson Buried The funeral of Mrs. Julia Anderson, who died at her home, 508 Prestman street, last Saturday, was held Monday at Sharon Baptist, where she had been a most active worker for a number of years. The principal eulogy was delivered by Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander pastor of the church. She was connected with number of organizations at Sharon Baptist Church, and was one of the most earnest workers for the Baptist Orphanage. York, Pa., Nov. 23—The fair at the East King St. A. M. E. Zion Church is attracting large crowds nightly. Much interest is being manifested in the beautifully decorated booths and exhibits. In the fancy needlework booth is a beautiful handkerchief sent by Mrs. Taft, wife of the President. Rev. W. D. Battle delivered an address before the A. M. E. Zion Forum las tSunday on "The Early Life of St. Paul." Rev. Standford, of Philadelphia, preached at Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday. Mr. Barber has returned from a visit to Harrisburg, Pa. Mrs. George Bolden has been confined to her home by illness. Mr. Samuel Hall, of Harrisburg, spent Sunday here. Crisfield Jottings Crisfield, Md., Nov. 23—Rev. C. A. Williams preached two soul-stirring sermons Sunday at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Rev. Scott, of Easton, preached three times here Sunday. George Rounds, who has been ill in the local hospital, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hern, who were recently married, are now making their home at Broadway and Fourth street. The public school here is open for the winter term and a large enrollment is reported. The oystershuckers here are making full time. Richard Broughton, of 17 S. Fourth street; is the agent for the Afro-American Ledger. Notes From St. Michaels St. Michaels, Md., Nov. 23—Mr. Joseph Grace, 75 years of age, died very suddenly last Friday. Mr. John Lawrence died last week Miss Blanche flaskins was sent to the hospital last week to be operated on. Mrs. J. U. King has returned home after spending a few days in the city with relatives and friend. Some vicious person set fire to the fodder of Mr. Alexander Ruell and destroyed it. The regular term of court has called a number of St. Michael's people to Eaton. The harvest home and fair for the A. M. E. Zion Church is in progress at the Samaritan Hall. Mrs. Cora Jasper is on the sick list. Accidently Shot While Gunning Chestertown, Md., Nov. 21—While gunning last week with a few friends the gun of Mr. James Rigby. the well known barber, suddenly burst tearing an ugly wound in his arm. He was hurried to the office of Dr. Wayland where the injury was dressed, and is now improving nicely. The Centennial Lodge gave a collation to their many friends on Monday night. This is one of the oldest and most reliable lodges in the town. After a well arranged musical program, the annual address was made by Rev. J. R. Holland. There was a pretty wedding at Bethel A. M. E. church parsonage last Thursday night. The contacting parties were Sadie Gilbert and Mr. Thomas Jones. A. Baby Rally. Cockeysville, Md, Nov 23, —A successful baby rally was held at the Bazel A. M. E. Church last Sunday under the auspices of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society of which Mrs.F. Bundick is president and Miss M. Smith, secretary. The pastor, Rev. P. O. Bundick, gave a very interesting talk on Mision work. A good collection was given. The recital which will be rendered at the Bethel A. M. E. Church on Monday, November 27 bids fair to be a most excellent production of art. Both of the leading stars, Messrs. White and Charlton, are acknowledged to be the best in their respective lines of work. Mr. Clarence C. White, as violinist has toured this country and Europe and has rendered some of the most difficult music with marked precision. As an artist in this line he stands alone. Mr. Melville Charlton, as a concert organist, is noted for his exceptional ability. His touch and foot work are both remarkable. He, like Mr. White has toured this country winning fame and distinction wherever he appeared. Great interest is being manifested by the people of Baltimore as Mr Charlton will have the opportunity of playing upon one of the finest organs in the country, and true to his reputation the public will not be disappointed. Mrs. Annie Hazelton Lee, directress of Sharp Street Mem. Choir is a soloist of no mean ability and has a host of admirers. Mr. Howard Milton Gross as a dramatist and reader needs no introduction to the people of Baltimore. His work in "Damon and Pythias" will be well remembered by all who heard him. The managers of this recital deserve much credit in bringing together such a splendid array of talent and show them to the public for the sum of 25 cents. IN MEMORIAM FENNICK—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear little daughter, Idella Fennick, who departed this life one year ago November 18, 1910. Gone in the best of her days, Blighted in the bloom of youth: Torn from the hearts that loved her, To sleep in that silent tomb. We placed you, darling Idella In your lonely little grave: Where no one can ever harm you, Where no one can cause you pain. By her sad and loving mother and father, Susie and Madison Fennick. your position must be CARTER—Entered into rest on Thursday, November 9th Margaret Carter, widow of the late Thomas B. Carter and mother of Jennie C. Johnson Funeral service took place at Sharp Street Memorial Church Sunday November 12, 1911 where the deceased was a member for a number of years. Her daughter, Jennie C. Johnson, wishes to thank her many friends for the beautiful floral offerings. Card of Thanks. I wish to thank my many friends for their kindness during the illness of my mother, Mrs. Francis Trust, and for their many expressions of sympathy and floral designs following her death. Miss Susie Tuts. Card of Thanks. I wish to thank my friends for their very kind attention to my dear son, Ellis Curtis, during his late illness and words of sympathy at his death. By his mother, Mrs. Cornelia Spriggs. ST. GEORGE—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son and only child, James Wayne St. George who departed this life one year ago November 19, 1910. O, how I miss you, Wayne, dear, Your loving voice I cannot hear; Your place will never be filled, Although it was God's holy will. You are gone but not forgotten, Never will you be; For long as life and memory lasts, I will remember thee. By his loving mother. Music Lessons Free FOR COUPONS. All Instruments Orchestra Music for sale. Nathan Naviasky 940 Druid Hill avenue. 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Salesman at park daily from 1 to 5.30 p.m. Take trolley on Sparrows Point line get off at Park at Turner's Station. City Office 463 Calvert Building. REALTY SALES COMPANY George A. Finch, Pres. on easy terms. Real Estate and Insurance Rent Collected, Etc. Gross, Grant and Robinson, 2031 DIVISION ST. Let me repair your boots and shoes. W. H. TRUSTY, EXPERT SHOEMAKER, 933 Druid Hill Avenue, opposite Union Street. Come here first and you will not go elsewhere. 11-4-1m First-c lassBarber Shop, 901 DRUID HILL AVE.. Shaving 10c. Hair cutting 15 and 25c. Charles E. Griffin, Prop. 11-4-1m You are cordially invited to spice FIRST CARNATION Of the Brown Circle, N. At The Galilean B Biddle Street, FRIDAY EVENING, Music by the Goldfield Orchestra CARDS OF ADMISSION Sacred Concert by Sharp St. Dolphin and Sunday Evening, Nov. 2. The public is most cordially invited. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor A. Hazelton L. Concert 8 to 10. MR. ERNEST PURVIANCE THE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY C. M. CAIL AT GALILEAN FISHER The Evening before Thanksgiving Football team will be present. ADMISSION Thanksgiving Afternoon Dance Matinee—Given School in Thanksgiving Afternoon, Free Lexington St. Madison Reed and Eubie Blake will sit them in their latest song success. "Be some more songs; some more Teddy." Music by the Goldfield Orchestra N. B. Prof. Dabnev's School in Dan every Tuesday and Saturday evening from 4.30 to 7.30. Goldfield Orchestra. RERNATION AND RE Downtown Circle, No. 1, of East 10. Galilean Fishermen, Biddle Street, near McCulloh DAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8th Goldfield Orchestra, Samuel Pro- BRDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS at by Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Dolphin and Etting Streets Evening, Nov. 26th, 1911, at 8.10. c cordially invited to be present. R. Hughes, Pastor. Edwin Pe- A. Hazelton Lee, Directress. 10. Receipt T PURVIANCE PRESENTS N COLN UNIVERSITY GLEEN C. M. CAIN, Manager EAN FISHERMEN'S AU More Thanksgiving, Wednesday, will be present. Lady ushers ADMISSION 25 CENTS Ming Afternoon Dance dancee—Given by Prof. Frey School in Dancing, Afternoon, From 2 to 7, Go- Lexington St., near Pine. Eubie Blake will sing between the da- son song success, "Buckwheat Cake." One more Teddy. The Goldfield Orchestra. Adn- dresser's School in Dancing is now loca- ted Saturday evening from 8.30 to 11.30. Goldfield Orchestra. At The Galilean Fishermen's Hall Biddle Street, near McCulloh FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8th, 1911..... Music by the Goldfield Orchestra, Samuel Proctor, Leader. CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS Sacred Concert by Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church Choir Dolphin and Etting Streets Sunday Evening, Nov. 26th, 1911, at 8.15 o'clock. The public is most cordially invited to be present. Silver Offering Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, Pastor. Edwin Peck, Organist. A. Hazelton Lee, Directress. MR. ERNEST PURVIANCE PRESENTS THE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB, C. M. CAIN, Manager AT GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM, The Evening before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, Nov. 29th, 1911 Football team will be present. Lady ushers in attendance ADMISSION 25 CENTS Thanksgiving Afternoon, From 2 to 7, Good Hope Hall, Lexington St., near Pine. Madison Reid and Eubie Blake will sing between the dances. Come and hear them in their latest song success. "Buckwheat Cake." Some more dance, some more songs; some more Teddy. Music by the Goldfield Orchestra. Admission 15c. N. B. Prof. Dabney's School in Dancing is now located at Good Hope Hall, every Tuesday and Saturday evening from 8.30 to 11.30. Thursday afternoons from 4.30 to 7.30. Goldfield Orchestra. NOTICE! NEXT SENSATIONAL! WON SIX DAY NEVER before in the history a remarkable Eyeglass or Specta The proof of the pudding is in th NEXT DOOR SAVO NAL! WONDERFUL! S IX DAYS MORE e in the history of Baltimore ha glass or Spectacle offer been budding is in the eating. 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Including all the latest mountings, such as "Sure Fit," "It's it," "Imperial," "Fits U," "Finger Piece," etc., all guaranteed for 10 years, for only 6 days Next Door to Savoy Theatre. Opp, Comprecht & Benesch 8 -3t THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER The Noted Singer, MME. E. L. BRUCE, of Moskogee, Okla., The Great Prima Donna of the West Miss Consuelo Williams will accompany her at Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington and East Streets, Sunday, Nov. 26, 1911, at 5 P. M. Under the auspices of the Literary Department of Peck's Chapter, 3793, Epworth League, Silver Offering at the Door. SPECIAL NOTICES Asbury M. E. Sunday School will hold memorial services for Mr. Thaddeus Henry Sunday afternoon November 26, 1911 at 3 o'clock at the church corner East and Lexington streets. Mr. C. T. Steward Superintendent Rev. C. G. Cummings pastor. Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School, special services Sunday afternoon You are invited to attend the services of the Israel Baptist Church corner Presstman and Vincent streets. Services on the hour. At 11 a. m. preaching by the pastor. 2 p. m. Sunday school. 6 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m. preaching. Service closes 9.30 p. m. and 12.30 a. m. Mr. Chester Nash, church clerk Rev. D. Bryant, pastor. The Ladies are for POINDEXTER "Hairdresser to Society" FIRST, LAST and ALL THE TIME EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. EDUCATION Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicuring. Also making of Puffs, Braids, etc. Madam M.A. Hunter 737 George Street end an enjoyable evening at the W AND RECEPTION No. 1, of East Baltimore Fishermen's Hall Near McCulloh DECEMBER 8th, 1911..... Extra, Samuel Proctor, Leader. MISSION 25 CENTS Mr. Mem. M. E. Church Choir, Etting Streets 8th, 1911, at 8.15 o'clock. To be present. Silver Offering. Mr. Edwin Peck, Organist. Tree, Directress. Reception 10 to 1.30. CE PRESENTS UPSERITY GLEE CLUB, N, Manager ARMEN'S AUDITORIUM, Wednesday, Nov. 29th, 1911 Lady ushers in attendance 25 CENTS Boon Dance By Prof. Fred Dabney's Dancing, from 2 to 7, Good Hope Hall, near Pine. Singing between the dances. Come and hear buckwheat Cake." Some more dance, Guestra. Admission 15c. Casting is now located at Good Hope Hall, from 8.30 to 11.30. Thursday afternoons DOOR SAVOY THEATRE DERFUL! STARTLING! S MORE! of Baltimore has such years, for only 6 days IN of your eyes by one of Specialists FREE. SIX DAYS MORE. in Baltimore Optical Company, Cutaw Street, Opp, Comprecht & Benesch NOTICE. ADVERTISE 79G Asbury M. E. Sunday School will hold memorial services for Mr. Thaddeus Henry Sunday afternoon November 26, 1911 at 3 o'clock at the church corner East and Lexington streets. Mr. C. T. Steward Superintendent Rev. C. G. Cummings pastor. Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School, special services Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Addresses by Mrs. H. Stepteau and others. A bible class under the direction of Mr. J. H. Murphy, as teacher, will be opened for adults. You are cordially invited to be present at these exercises. Good music a feature. Thaddeus Copeland, superintendent. THE SESSION OF SORROW or MEMORIAL SERVICES, MONUMENTAL LODGE, No. 3. Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World. Will be held in commemoration of the deceased brothers at Ames Memorial M. E. Church, Cor. Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. Sunday Evening, Nov. 3rd, 1911 At 7.30 o'clock. Committee of Arrangements: Bro. Wm. Lewis, Past Grand Organizer, I. B. P. O. Elks of the World, Chairman; Chas. Owings, Philip Chapman, Joseph W. Matthews, William Smith. Appropriate music by Prof. T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra. Harvest Home Supper Thanksgiving eve., Nov. 30, Special Literary Program Mrs. D. G. Mack Pres. Rev. D. G. Mack, Pastor Admission 25 Cents Supper Free Annual Thanksgiving Supper. Madison Street Presbyterian Church, Thursday, November 30. E. Smyth Jones, the poet, will recite and Prof. Robert Young's quartette, which furnishes music for Kerns Hotel, is among the features of the program. Mrs. Albert O. Reid and Miss Mabel Wilson will sing solos and Miss Mordell Brown will render an instrumental solo. Admission 25 cents. Rev. L. Z. Johnson, pastor. Mr. Richard Baker; secretary. Thanksgiving at Waters A. M. E. Church. A large committee of ladies are planing for the enjoyment of all the people on that occasion. Tickets 15 cents including supper. Mrs. Mollie Jiles, president. Mrs. Harriett Hillard, vice president. Mrs. Mary Dixon, treasurer. Mrs. H. A. Anderson, secretary. Miss Mayme Woolford will conduct the literary program which will be a real treat to all. Some of the best talent in the city will appear. Supper begins at 8.30. Come from your work and get a good supper. GENERAL NOTICE Mme. Maud Gross, Mr. Robert Jackson, of Trinity A. M. E. Church and the East Baltimore Male Quartette will render a brilliant program at the A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church this Sunday November 26 at 5.45 p. m. Good singing. Everybody welcome. Mayme Woolford, president. Charles A. Carey, secretary. Rev. M. F. Sydes, pastor. The COACHMEN'S UNION AID ASSOCIATION No. 1. Musical and Thanksgiving En..... tertainment..... Thursday, Thanksgiving, Nov. 30th, 1911. For the benefit of the Sick and Afflicted Members, Music by the Commonwealth Band. Prof. Gabney, Floor Manager. This being our 11th appearance before the public we hope to have the patron- age of our many friends and the public in general. All pleasure and social clubs are extend d a cordial invitation as we expect to have with us on this occasion delegations from Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, New York and Providence. No hats, caps or smoking will be will- owed in the main hall. All disorderly persons will be promptly ejected from the hall. ADMISSION 35 CENTS. John F. White, Chair? Robert J. Collins, Vice Chair. James Menskey, Secretary. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, TRANT P. A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddt 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 EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor QUARLERLY MEETING 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. S. M. Johnson D. D. P. E. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3:30 P. M. Union Love Feast and General Class. All are invited 6.00 p. m. A. C. E. League. 7.30 P. M. Sermon by Rev. S. M. Thanksgiving—11 A. M., sermon by the Pastor, after which a dinner will be served to the Old Folks. Johnson, D. D., P. E. Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, Pres PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Cainton St. Rev. P. W. Wortham, D.D., Pastor 11 A. M., Preaching. Subject: Ridicule of Good Work. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 7.00 Allen C. E. League. 8.00 P. M., Preaching. Strangers always welcome. T. Andrew Moore, Pres. A.C.E.L. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. Thanksgiving Day Services Thursday $11 a.m., and a Thanksgiving Supper at 8 p.m. Tickets 20 cents. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. HANDY A. M. E. CHURCH Baker and Bruce Sts. nr. Fulton av Take, Preston nr. cars. 1514 Druid Hill Avenue 11 A. M., Preaching by Rev. J. 1. Butler, A. M. E. Z. Church. Mo. 2 30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. Service, Bro. Thomas Lane. 7 30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor Nov. 30 11 a. m. Thanksgiving Sermon and special services All invited H. W. Hiner, Supt. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH. Stockton Street near W. Baltimore. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. Services conducted by members of the Missionary Convention which has been in session all the week. Public invited. Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edw. Williams, Minister, Residence: 623 W. Lanvale Street, 11 A. M., "Balaam and Balak." Sermon by the minister. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School 8.00 P. M., "The Single Eye." Prayer meeting Wednesday, at S P. M. Seats 'ree. All welcome. SHILOH BAPSTIST CHURCH Cor. George St. and Clinton Ave. Special for Sunday, Nov. 26th and Thanksgiving, Nov. 30th. 11 A. M., sermon by the pastor. Subject "The Gospel Train." 2.00 P. M., Sunday school. 3.00 P. M., Communion. 7 to 8 P. M., Prayer and Praise Service. Thanksgiving-11 A. M., sermon by Pastor. 3 P. M., Rev. U. B. Johnson, D. D., of New York, N. Y. 8 P. M., sermon by Rev. R. T. Reed, B. Th. Rev. W. W. Allen, B. D., Pastor. EVERY MAN should hear Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., in a "Special Message to Men." Grace Presbyterian Church, Sunday at 4 P. M. Inspiring Songs. Y. M. C. A. CHRIST INSTITUTION Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor in charge. C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are invited to attend the 5 o'clock service, Sunday, Nov. 26th, 1911 Helping Hand Day Miss Emma Mitchell, Presiding Miss Flora Strout, missionary to China will make an address Solo, Mrs. Lillian Reid-Thompson Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres Miss E. E. Bright, See'y. A Thanksgiving Supper will be given by the King's Daughters Rose of Sharon Circle of St. Paul M. E. Church, Thursday evening, November 30. Admission 20 cent. Supper free. Mr. Elonora Myer, president. Mr. Mamie Scott, secretary. Rev. S. Norwood, pastor JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 3 P. M., Sermon by Dr. E. T. Winn, pastor of Morning Star Bap. Church. 8.00 P. M. Convocation of the Singing bands of the city. Sermon by the pastor WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by that desciple Jesus loved. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 4.30 P. M., Epworth League 8 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. Subject: Jonah's Great Mission to Ninevah. W. C. Tongue Supt. Miss M. Edyth Cooper, Pres E.L. Thanksgiving Night-Great Love Feast. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 A. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor. Subject: Will a Man Rob God. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Sermon to the G. O. of Nazarites. 6 P. M., A. C. E. League 7.30 P. M., Annual Sermon to the Grand Court of Calantha, of E. A. A. & A. This will be a busy day at Waters. Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor, sub- ject: "The Treasuries of Darkness." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6 p. m. C. E. Meeting 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor, II. W. Ebb, Supt. CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D.D., Pastor 11 A. M., sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School Mr. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Pastor. 9.30 A. M., Bible Class. Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH 11 A. M., Preaching by Pastor Subject, "Duty of Parents to children. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, J. W. Jones, Supt. 3 A. M., Class Meeting, Israel Barnes, Leader. 6 P. M., Opening services of the Junior League. A fine program will be rendered. Mrs. Carrie L. Brooks, Supt. Miss Bessie Simms, Assistant. Young People's Praise Meeting held every Tuesday evening at 8 P. M., conducted by the Spiritual Department of the Junior League. Miss Ruth Key Jenkins, first vice president. Tuesday and Wednesday Evening Classes, Bros. J. M. Barnes, J. L. Fowler and Stephen Brown, leaders Thursday evening, a Grand Exhibition and Oyster Supper. All are Welcome. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 11.00 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. Subject, "Thankful for the Varities of Life." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.30 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by Pastor, subject, "Thankfulness Expresed in Thoughtfulness." Union Services between Ames and Fulton Bapt. Church, Thanksgiving Day. Serman by Rev. Turpeau at 11 A. M. Reading of Emancipation Proclamation and appropriate services. Rev. R. B. Ward, Pastor. NOTICE. To our friends and well wishers of the U. O. Seven Wise Men: Look out for the Hobble and Drill Entertainment on Thanksgiving Thursday Evening November 30 at the Nazarite Temple, Calvert street near Center. The committee of '07 will spare no pains to make this an evening of enjoyment to all who will favor us with their patronage. H. L. Boyer, chairman. Tenie Bevans, secretary. I. P. Brown, Grand master. Sophia B. Alexander, Grand Secretary. Admission to all 15 cents. I. P. Brown. P. B. NARROWLY ESCAPE DEATH IN WRECK Dr. V. C. Roman and Ira T. Bryant Get Some Pretty Rough Treatment From Trainmen (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 2.—Dr. C. V. Roman, who is prominently mentioned for the editor of the A. M. E. Review, and Ira T. Bryant, secretary of the Sunday School Union, were severely shaken up in a collision between two trains leaving Memphis. The engineer was killed. Dr. Roman and Mr. Bryant were stunned by the impact, and the latter, who was in a toilet, was cut on the face in several places. The train crew paid no attention to the two men, and for seven hours they sat in darkness. Requests for food were denied, until after the two men had to send out for food. They told the train men that they wanted to return to Memphis, and one of the trainmen wrote on a piece of paper, "Take two niggers to Memphis." They did not use this pass, but managed to get back to Memphis. They are now at their homes in this city. Dr. Roman is a noted eye specialist and is editor of the National Medical-Journal. Howard Defeats Shaw In a Stiff Game. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D.C., Nov. 23—On a field that was better adapted to swimming than to foot ball, the Howard foot ball team, minus the service of two of her star players—quarter back Brice and Captain Gray—defeated the strong Shaw team by a score of 7 to 0. The field was soggy and slippery and the speed of both teams was greatly handicapped. The Shaw boys put up a stiffer game than was expected and it was not until the latter part of the fourth quarter that the Howard boys were able to place the pigskin over their opponent's goal line. In this quarter the speed of the Howard boys took Shaw completely off her feet. With the ball on Howard's yard line, Nixon was called upon twice in succession to carry the pigskin and he tore off 8 and 10 yards respectively. Here Forbes and Grinnige worked a beautiful forward pass for 15 yards. The pigskin was carried over the goal line from here by a seris of line plunges and straight foot ball. Nixon failed for goal from a very difficult angle. With three minutes to play, Howard kicked off to Shaw's 10 yard line and held her for downs. Captain Brown, the Shaw halfback, dropped back for a punt but the pass was high and went over his head falling across the goal line. He ran back and recovered the ball but was thrown back of the line for a safety. Here time was called and the game ended 7 to 0 in favor of the home team. The playing of Nixon the Howard full back was easily the feature of the game. The Summary Shaw. Howard. Morris. l. e. Oliver Harold, Traver. l. t. Durrah Johns. l. y. Dowdell Rogers, King. c. Beamon Stuunderick. r. g. Cleland Tantsi. r. t. Bell, acting captain Vass. e. Schlaughter Fortune. g. Westmoreland Wilkinson, Taylor l. h. b. Forbes Gregg, Haryraves r. h. b. L. Gordon, Grinnage Brown, captain. f. b. Nixon Touch downs Nixon, safety Brown Referee, Robinson, Umpire, Savoy Field, judge Douglas. DR. CAMPBELL TAKES ISSUE WITH DR. BOSLEY Say Environment And Not Color Makes Negroes More Susceptible To Tuberculosis To the Editor: In the Baltimore American some time ago, under ae caption "Tuberculosis Death-rate", Dr. James H. Bosley, health commissioner of Baltimore City, made the statement that "Maryland's Deathrate from Tuberculosis was higher than Massachusetts, New York, Ohio or Pennsylvania, and that the higher deathrate in Maryland was due to the larger proportion of Negroes who are MORE SUSCEPTIBLE to Tuberculosis than other races." Owing to the prevalence of Tuberculosis and its appalling annual mortality, it has attracted the attention of the greatest minds of Europe and America. It should be remembered that Tuberculosis is a contagion caused by a living, virile micro-organism—the tubercle bacilli. For one race of people to be MORE SUSCEPTIBLE to Tuberculosis than another race, there must be a positive racial partiality on the part of the germs which produce the disease. But these tubercle bacilli have neither racial antipathy nor respect, and they take no cognizance of the pigmentary deposit which nature places in the integument of white or black individuals. The student of history very well knows that in all ages the weaker of two races residing side by side was always the scapegoat of the stronger race. The weaker is usually termed the ignorant, thriftless, silly, incapable, inferior and whatnot. He is generally branded with the superstition and saddled with the sins, laxities and infirmities of his stronger brother. Julius Caesar advised his slave traders thus, "Do not buy any Anglo-Saxon slave because he is not only too lazy, but wholly incapable of producing anything good." And Cicero in his letter to Anticus said, "A certain military expedition found no plunder in Britain but slaves, who were too dull to learn." The Romans were the dominant people at that time and they could say anything they chose about the Anglo-Saxons, just as it is now with the two chief races in America. It might be locally or sentimentally suitable, but is it scientifically TRUE that the negro race is more susceptible to tuberculosis than other races? Science knows no color nor nationality and it should not be perverted with sentiment. The following experiment test is the only legitimate way to determine the greater susceptibility to any disease of one race than another, and the experiment would have to be repeated many times before any scientific observation could be established as authoritative. (a) Take a dozen or any other number of persons from each race to be tested. (b) Subject all of them to the same standard food supply, clothing, hygiene and environment. (c) Get the hemoglobin of the blood to the same standard which readily can be ascertained by Wetherell's process. (d) Supply or deduct the protective or defense proteds of the tissues alike in all. (e) Subject them alke to the identical mode of infection or exposure for the ingress or absorption of the tubercle bacilli, or inoculate them alike with the viras of the disease, then watch and note the result. The above process is the only scientific modus operandi by which to determine definitely the greater susceptibility to tuberculosis of one race than the other. But this experiment test has never been tried in either scientific Europe or money-loving America. Hence, the statement that the Negro race is more susceptible to tuberculosis is fallacious and unscientific, and to the scientist it would be simply ridiculous. Sentiment is not always science or vice versa. The scientific truth of the problem is elucidated only by the following explanation: 1. Tissue resistance is the whole story if the amount of defensive proteids stored in the tissues of the body be up to the natural and required standard, and the specific gravity and alkalinity of blood and lymph be normal when the tubercle bacilli enter the system, the germs will instantly be killed by the leucocytes or protective sentinels be eliminated with the excreta an1 tu- ```markdown ``` Your Best Friend By Willbur D. Nesbit "A man that hath friends must show himself friendly." Proverbs v24, 24. 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If, on the other hand, the body of the individual is emaciated, anaemic, schloric and debilitated when the germs enter the system, and the tissues lack the essential defensive proteids or ingredients tuberculosis will develop in that individual if additional remedial agents be not administered. This impoverished condition of the system is usually produced from lack of sufficient sleep, proper food, abundant air with vitilizing oxygen, impure blood and unhygeneic surroundings. The tuberele bacilli will find it an easy task to overcome the resistance of the tissues and produce the disease irrespective of race or color, creed or nationality. 8. The more favorable environment of the white people places the vast majority among those whose tissues posses the necessary protective ingredients, and hence a less number of them fall easy victims to the ravages of tuberculosis. On the other hand, from poverty, small wages, circumscribed facilities, unhygienic homes, less scientific knowledge for proper living, the great masses of the colored people are found with disorganized and impoverished systems on entrance of the tubercle bacilli, and consequently, a larger proportion of them fall victims to the onslaught of the germs, but not because they are more susceptible. The Tuberculosis Commissions and agents should employ a qualified colored physician to enlighten and instruct the colored population in this campaign on Tuberculosis. The clinical part of sending the unfortunate victim away to some isolated institution, or the homes wherein the victim succumbed to the disease, is by no means equal to the prophylactic measures to instruct the people and prevent the disease. But has any such step been taken for the benefit of the colored people? How much of the money collected publicly has been used among the Negro population to save them from the ravages of the white plague? Why exclude the colored race from such public infectious institution as Syndernam and the state tuberculosis institution then herald it that they are more susceptible to contagions? Why does not Dr. Bosley appoint a colored physician in the tuberculosis department of the Health Office to work among the colored people? It have sorely neglected— lend you possess; always expected our load of distress. in good to the others, the kind word and smile; strangers your brothers— self for a while. time, thought and money grot it too soon, with countenance sunny have thought it a boon share your laughter. light of your bile— best friend hereafter— self for a while. lend or who borrow, collect or repay; forget you tomorrow with handclaps today; worth, and he only, our merit and guile, sometimes he is lonely?— self for a while. the others completely, were books on your shelf, ignored him too neatly— I know of yourself? who will struggle access all the while? life you would juggle?— self for a while. self—it will pay you, you're down on your luck wants to dismay you out of the ruck. self get acquainted, our friendliest smile, bad as you're painted— self for a while! by W. G. Chapman.) would produce much better' results than at present. Fiat justitia rural coelum—Let justice be done though the heavens fall. 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C.—The interest that the Afro-American folk living in towns the size of Fayetteville throughout this state are manifesting in educational, missionary, commercial and agricultural activities is due to the energy of such men as Dr. E. E. Smith of this city. There is a tendency on the part of the Afro-Americans in this section to accept the kind of leadership which will best conserve the interest of the race. This phase of racial progress is accentuated by Dr. E. E. Smith He is one of the leading graduates of Shaw university and has the well earned degree of Ph. D. Graduating in the class of 1878, he was licensed as a Baptist minister during the year 1879. Being a man of exceptional qualities, his work in the ministry has been a potent factor in harnessing the energies of his congregation and directing them into an avenue of true service. He is regarded as one of the safest and ablest leaders in his denomination. Realizing the task and the necessary abnegation of self to reach the masses through the public schools, he accepted the principship of the graded school of Goldsboro and met with such signal success that he was elected principal of the state colored normal school, located in this city. Being an excellent specimen for the admirers of a well developed body, he naturally participated in events that require a sound constitution, and the movement in which he was quite prominent was the state militia. During the year 1880 he was promoted to the position of major of the Fourth battalion of the Afro-American infantry of North Carolina and was adjutant of the Third North Carolina volunteer infantry during the Spanish-American war. Dr. Smith has always been active in the conventions of his church and has served as secretary of A. DR. R. E. SMITH. the North Carolina state Baptist convention. He is the present secretary of the Baptist missionary and educational convention of North Carolina and has successfully pasted in this city. He is a trenchant and pleasing writer and exhibits natural journalistic qualifications in his articles. He was appointed as United States minister to Liberia during the year 1888. In a recent address on the needs of the race in Africa he displayed a keen perception of the great possibilities of the Afro-American becoming that which nature had fitted him for by helping to redeem Africa for Christ At the recent eductional and missionary convention held in this city Dr. S. N. Vass paid him a glowing tribute by saying that Dr. Smith always recognized the fact that he was on an errand of service. The gifted Mayor McNell of this city also paid him a tribute by saying that he was a concrete example of the Negro being capable to receive any honor the nation might bestow upon him and that his service for his country, state and race has made Dr. Smith a national character. He is ex-president of the State Teachers' association and is identified with every educational movement in the state. He is closely in touch with the laboring element of the race and is always found to be associated with those who are trying to conserve the best interest of the farmer, mechanic and those engaged in other industries. He is president of the Farmers and Mechanies' Building and Loan association and has made this corporation a great agency in helping the Negro in this section to own some property. Opens Wintor Season Briskly-Mu-So-Lit Club to the Fore. Washington-Bethel Literary and Historical society, the most celebrated society of its kind among the colored people in this country, has begun its winter meetings. Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois was the speaker on the opening evening, taking for his subject the "Race's Congress." Dr. Du Bois was one of the leading members of that congress, and his talk was extremely interesting. Since then Professor Roscoe Conkling Bruce.' assistant superintendent of the Washington public schools; Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones of the census bureau, Dr. Wilbur Thikield, president of Howard university, and other speakers have addressed that body. Mr. A. D. Washington, a young attorney, is the new president of Bethel, Mr. Washington is exerting himself A. B. A. D. WASHINGTON, ESQ. to make this a great season for the society. He has secured some noted speakers to address the literary society during the season. There is no club in Washington that represents more of the class and culture of the city than the Mu-So-Lit club, of which Dr. Arthur Gray is president. It has been called by many out of town men who have visited it "the most representative gathering of its kind in this country." Washington being the Capital City of the nation, where men of education and refinement from all parts of the country center, it is not difficult to see how such a club could be organized. Its objects, as its name implies, are musical, social and literary, and right well are these objects carried out. The first meeting for the 1911-12 season was held recently and was addressed by Lieutenant Thomas H. R. Clarke, private secretary to the registrar of the treasury. Lieutenant Clarke spoke on "Thaddeus Stevens." His paper was a carefully prepared study of the life of this great man, who was a champion of Negro rights in the legislative battles that led up to the enfranchisement of the race. General Andrew S. Burt, who was at one time colonel of the Twenty-fifth infantry, was present as a guest. Mr. John Quincy Adams, editor of the St. Paul (Minn.) Appeal; Mr. J. H. Washington of Tuskegee; and several other guests were present. CARLTON AVENUE Y. M. C. A. Holds Annual Recital With Brilliant Array of Songsters. The annual recital given by the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association in the auditorium of the Central association in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening, Nov. 22, brought together a most remarkable array of finished songsters and instrumentalists. The recital was got up under the direction of Mr. R. L. Jackson, vice chairman of the branch: Mr. George E. Brown and Professor P. Albert Myers, the well known choir leader. Master Norwood A. Fenner, nine years of age, who is a pupil of David Irwin Martin, astonished the audience in his rendition of Serenade, Badine, by Gabriel Marie; Minnet, by Beethoven, and "Moto Perpetuum," by Severn. C. Carroll Clarke, the farfamed baritone, was heard to good advantage in two well rendered selections, and Miss Blanche M. Wade, one of Brooklyn's favorite young elucidationists, carried the audience in her well timed dramatic readings. Mr. Charles Waters, tenor soloist and choirmaster of the Bridge Street A. M. E. church, gave a good account of himself in two beautiful selections, as did also Mrs. Irene Hodges, soprano soloist at the Concord Baptist church. The Academy Male quartet, which has been heard on many public occasions, lived up to its well earned reputation in the two numbers given on this occasion. Professor James F. R. Wilson was the pianist. Progress of Utica Normal Institute. The Utica Normal and Industrial institute. Utica. Miss., is fast becoming one of the principal centers of education in the south. The report of President W. E. Holtzelan to the board of trustees of the school, recently made, shows an enrollment of 416 students. They come from Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Cuba. New Postal Savings Depository. Postmaster General Hitchcock recently designated the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute postoffice as a postal savings depository, which was opened for the reception of deposits the second week in November. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER CHURCH PUT ON FIRM FOOTING Louisville Parish Takes on New Life Under Rector Ferguson. BREAKS THIRTY YEAR RECORD Thrifty and Influential Body of Christian Workers Becomes Self Supporting and Enlarges Scope of Congregation For Industrial Pursuits—Memorial Erected For Bishop Dudley. Louisville, Ky.—The recent improvements to the interior of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, Protestant Episcopal, of this city, which include a churchly scheme of beautiful decorations and the proposed installing of a new pipe organ, indicate with forcible language something of the commendable achievements of the Rev. D. Le Roy Ferguson, rector, and his progressive congregation during the past six years. Coming to the congregation of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour at the beginning of his ministry, Rector Ferguson attained his first notable act by making his church, which for over thirty years was a dependent mission, a self supporting parish. This venture of faith was a success, and today the Church of Our Merciful Saviour is one of the few established self supporting Episcopal churches in the United States. Desiring to extend his work and enlarge the influence of the church, Rector Ferguson and congregation undertook to annex an institutional plant—in other words, to erect a parish house. This was accomplished last year through the generous response of interested patrons, and as if by magic there was called into being the Bishop Dudley memorial. This building, a two and one-half story brick, costing in completed form $12,000, is a fitting and lasting memorial to the late Blish- RECTOR D. LE ROY PERGUSON. op Thomas U. Dudley, favorably known to Episcopalians and the people generally as a great friend of the colored people. The Bishop Dudley memorial is one of the most complete parish houses in the country, providing in its scope of features social and industrial advantages. The men's club and gymnasium, with baths, provide suitable opportunities for exercise; the lecture hall, with moving pictures and rooms for sewing, cooking, music and millinery, is an earnest of good work to be accomplished along these lines. The congregation of this church includes a number of influential citizens of the best families in the professional and business life of the city. The importance of this congregation has increased immeasurably during the ministry of Rector Ferguson. Though being a young priest, close to the age of thirty. Rev. Ferguson has achieved distinction and has been applauded throughout the country for his intrepid stand against Bishop Brown's utterances upon the race question while in Arkansas. He gave up his office and position there, accepting poverty rather than live and work under a man with such convictions. As a reward for merit last year the Episcopal Theological seminary of Cambridge. Mass., conferred upon Rector Ferguson the bachelor's degree. Uplift Work Among Colored Girls. At the Hope Day nursery in New York the last week in October an important meeting of the conference of workers among colored girls was held for the purpose of outlining plans for the winter work of the organization. The meeting was well attended by persons who have had long experience in work for the betterment of women and girls in large cities. An earnest effort will be made to secure good homes and better paying positions for those who seek assistance through this agency. All admitted that the environment for strangers seeking employment in the city was far from what it should be in the matter of lodging places and social contact. LESSON TEXT—Nehemiah 1. MEMORY VERSE—3. GOLDEN TEXT—The effectual, servant prayer of a righteous man availeth much."—Jas. 5:16. TIME-Thirteen years after the Return of the Exiles under Ezra (our last lesson). Nehemiah's prayer. B. C. 45, November. December. He went to Jerusalem the next spring. B. C. 44. PLACE-Shushan, or Susa, one of the three capitals of the Persian Empire at the time of this lesson. It is now called Sus, in southwest Persia. The ancient city has been excavated, and various inscriptions and remains of buildings have been brought to light. RULERS-Artaxerxes, called Longiman, long-handed, began to reign B. C. 465; reigned Dec. 17, 423. Athens came under Pericles (444). Military tribunes in Rome (444). JEWISH LEADERS—Nehemiah, who became governor of Judea. Ezra the scribe had returned to Babylon. Malachi, the last prophet of the Old Testament, must have been living at this time. Ezra's home was in Babylon, Nehemiah's in Shushan, 250 miles further east, with fewer persons of his own nationality, and farther away from news of what was going on in Jerusalem. It is this separation of homes that explains why there was so little working together of these two men, till both had been at Jerusalem. Nehemiah was walking one day outside the walls of Shushan, so Joseph tells us, when "some strangers, making for the city, travel-worn as if by a long journey, were overheard by him discoursing in his own language, the Hebrew. Nothing touches the heart in a strange land more than one's mother tongue. He went up to them, therefore, and, introducing himself, found they were from Judah, and one was his own brother, Hanani. Naturally Nehemiah asked them about the state of things in Judea. He learned that Ezra's reforms in relation to marriages with the heathen, made the surrounding nations very bitter. The leaders on both slides were many of them allied by marriage, and for the Jews to repudiate their foreign wives, as if claiming to be so much better than their neighbors, must have infurred them. It struck the divorced women as a cruel and insulting outrage. Driven back to their paternal homes with their burning wrongs, these poor women must have aroused the utmost indignation among their people. Thus the reformer had stirred up a hornet's nest. Nehemiah was a true patriot. He was a deeply religious man, a man of prayer and consecration, God-fearing, true to his convictions. He showed remarkable wisdom and shrewdness. If any fault is recorded of Nehemiah, it is one which he himself reveals, a fault that for a long time prevented Alexander Whyte from loving him—and worst of all, I thought him a man who was always well pleased with himself." Max Muller, in his autobiography, says that the story of a man, which leaves out his faults, is like a picture deficient in shadows, and falls to bring out the bright points of his character. "We want to know his faults—that is probably the most interesting part of him," certainly often very helpful. Charles Reade calls him: "Faithful courtier, yet true patriot; child of luxury, yet patient of hardship; inventive builder, impromptu general, astute politician, high-spirited gentleman, inspired orator, resolute reformer; born leader of men yet humble before God." The first thing, the absolutely necessary thing, for Nehemiah was to find divine help, wisdom, guidance, for himself, and the source of power over the king's mind. 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Present the "ad" in this paper and ten (10), extra stamps will be given with your purchase. A full line of Rubber Boots and Lades' and Children's Rubbers. We Give Yellow Trading Stamps 704 & 706 Druid Hill Ave. Baltimore, Md. B. P. BOND. E. C. MARSHALL Architects and Builders Cement and Tonsale Work BOND & MARSHALL, Architects, Builders, Cement and Stone Workers. 3120 Barclay Street. C. @ 2.Phone No.3809-M Going Backward. P. W. BOOKER, IN THE CITY. Taking On New Life The Galilean Fishermen are planning to place their order in the prominent position that it held in the public mind before receivers for the endowment department of the order were appointed. Columbus Gordon, the national grand ruler; Joseph P. Evans, former grand treasurer; Mrs. Annie G. Heath, supreme grand secretary; and C. C. Fitzgerald, attorney for the order, have been foremost in working to bring the order back to its old moorings. The order has been recently re incorporated, and will conduct a fraternal and beneficial society, as heretofore. The following prominent members have been named as trustees for the first year: Columbus Gordon, Joseph P. Evans, Charles E. Holmes, George W. Mead, A. W. E. Bassette, Hampton, Va., George W. Marshall, John F. Hill, Columbus O. Martin, L. Fairfax, John H. Johnson, W. H. Gaskins, and Mrs. Annie G. Heath. Crescent Orchestra Entertained The Crescent Concert Orchestra, an organization of young men, gave their first reception at the residence of Mr Leroy Davage, 1014 E. Monument street, Monday evening. Nearly 50 guests were present. A ten-number program was rendered. The officers of the club are: Waverly, Thomas, president; Leroy Davage, vice president; John Locks, secretary; William Connor, treasurer; Herbert Savoy, first violinist; and Ernest Holland, director. A Pretty Noon Wedding St. Mary Protestant Episcopal Church was a scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, November 22 when Miss Margaret Brooks, of Towson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Albert Brooks was married to Mr. Richard P. Garner. The ceremony was performed by the rector, Father Griffith. The bride entered the church upon the arm of her father. Misses Hattie and Mamie Brooks, sisters of the bride were bride maids and wore brown traveling suits and hats to match and carried bouquets of roses. The bride was attired in steel color traveling suit and carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. Mr. Walter Owens acted as best man and the ushers were Messrs. J. E. Scott; Winfred Scott; Wm. Scott, and Bradford Garner. A wedding reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride. A reception in honor of the couple will be held at the residence of his brother Mr. Bradford Garner. 1122 Etting street on December 3 The Stork Pays a Few Visits While attending to his classes at Carey Street School last Tuesday, Prof. William H. Lee, vice-principal of the school, received a telephone call. Going to the phone, he received the following news: "Your little son has just arrived in Baltimore and sends his best wishes." "W-h-h-a-a-t you say?" said Mr. Lee, excitedly. "Is it a boy a girl," he inquired still more excitedly, "and how is the mother?" "It is your son," came the answer, "and you must judge for yourself whether it is a boy or girl." He then hung up the receiver and the news began to spread, and now he is kept busy acknowledging the congratulations of his friends. Both mother and son are reported to be doing nicely. Dr. William T. Carr had to pause many times in his thoughts about the future of Provident Hospital within the past few days to receive congratulations about a recent event at his home, 513 Mosher street. The cause of it all was the arrival of a little girl. Prominent Church Worker Dead Miss Bessie Heigh, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heigh, 1573 Carey street, last Sunday, after a brief illness. She was 27 years of age. The deceased was a member of Sharp Street Memorial Church and was especially active in the Sunday School and Epworth League of that church. Funeral services were held at her late home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. A. C. Hughes officiating, assisted by Rev. D. D. Turpeau, of Ames Memorial M. E. Church. The floral designs were numerous and handsome. The remains were taken to Calvert county for interment. The annual bazar of Union Bap Church is attracting large crowds nightly. Soper Addresses Teachers Prof. Francis A. Soper, superintendent of schools; was the principal speaker at a meeting of the Baltimore Educational Association at Grace Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon. It was the superintendent's first appearance before the association and he was given an ovation by the teachers. An attractive program was rendered, the participants including: Mr. George B. Murphy, who read the 107th Psalm; Mr. H. Milton Gross, who recited; several songs by the Choral Study Club, under the direction of Miss Constantia Brown, as well as the singing of two solos by Miss Brown; Mr. Harry T. Pratt, who played a violin solo; and Rev. Edward Williams, who pronounced the benediction. The officers of the association are: Mr. Harry T. Pratt, president; Miss M. Josephine Henry, vice president; Miss Annie E. Smith, secretary; Mr. George A. Owens, corresponding secretary, and Miss Fannie L. Barbour, treasurer. Pythian Officers Entertained. On Wednesday evening, November 22, at the residence of Lieut. Augustus Scott, 901 Druid Hill avenue, the Staff, Captains and Lieutenants of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, N. A., S. [A., E., A., A., A.; held a banquet in honor of Past Brigadier General Geo. H. Carter, present Brigadier General Lewis E. Williams and Grand Chancellor Geo. A. Watty. Others present were: Surgeon General Chas. H. Fowler, Colonels Chas. Simms, Truly Hatchett, Chas. Tolson, Wm. A. Grayson, Geo. McMechen, Chas. Hayes, and Thos. Walker; Majors R. H. Moore, Wm. Haynes, and H. Lee; Captains Harry B. Bown, Dawn P. Steen Howard Tolson, Edw. Hughes, Henry Davis, Wm. Mitchell, and John Maxfield; Lieutenants Thos. Francis, Geo. Brent, Chas, O., Parker, John W. Carter, Geo. E. Brummell, Augustus Scott; Adjutant Henderson; Sirs Howard Brent and Phillip Henson. A very sumptious collation was served. Col. Truly Hatchett was toastmaster of the evening. The toast to Brig. Gen. Williams was given by Col. Chas. Simms, to the past Brig. Gen. by Dr. Chas. H. Fowler, to Grand Chancellor by Col. John Henderson. Toast to Supreme Session of 1913 by Col. Geo. McMechen. Responses to the toasts were made by Gen. Williams and Col. Watty. Further remarks were made by the following officers: Captains Edw. Hughes and Dr. Harry F. Brown and Sir Phillip Henson. A letter of regret from Past Brig. Gen. Carter who was unable to be present on account of illness was read. After a most enjoyable evening "Home Sweet Home" was sung at 2 a. m. Mr. Houston Delivers Address Anniversary services for Success Lodge of Knights of Pythias were held last Sunday night at Payne Memorial Church. The principal address was delivered by Mr. William L. Houston. of Washington, past grand master of the Odd Fellows. Grand Chancellor George A. Watty, his cabinet and a large number of the order were present at the services. 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Hoffman Street THURSDAY EVENING, NOV. 30th, 1911. Cards of Admission 25 Cents. Including Supper Free. The menu consisting of roast turkey, ham, Walport salad, slaw, cheese, biscuits olives, pickle, hot chocolate and coffee served in high class order. GOOD MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE. Mrs. Ophelia Green, Pres. Mrs. Arthur Evans, Vice Pres. Mrs. Annie Brown, Treas. Mrs. Octavia Dudley, Sec'y. Mr. Thomas Slater, Sergt.-at-Arms. Mr. Wm. T. Demby, Ex-officio. Mrs. Arthur Evans, Proprietress. EVERYBODY HELP "HOSPITAL DAY" SIDAY, NOVEMBER BENEFIT OF Provident Hospital WANT YOU to act as our agent in you to sell an article that e and woman wants. Best article, COMPLETE SAMPLE CENTS. RETAILS FOR $1.80. Y 5.00 PER DAY if you half try. I successful. Permiums for agents may Send for sample outfit and territory to parties wanted for State agents. SERVICE SPECIALTY CO., Nati STAR PRODUCTION..... MR. CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE The Distinguished Violinist, of Boston, Mass. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 WE WANT YOU to act as our agent in your locality to sell an article that every man and woman wants. Big profits: Good, honest article. COMPLETE SAMPLE OUTFIT FOR 50 CENTS. RETAILS FOR $1.80. YOU CAN MAKE $5.00 PER DAY if you half try. Ladies are especially successful. Permiums for agents making largest sales. Send for sample outfit and territory today. Responsible parties wanted for State agents. SERVICE SPECIALTY CO., Natick, Mass. 18-2t ALL STAR PRODUCTION.... MR. MELVILLE CHARLTON The Famous Concert Organist, of Brooklyn, N. Y. ASSISTED BY Janie Hazelton Lee Mr. Howard Milk Noted Soprano Soloist The Noted Dramatist AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St. November 27th, 1911, at 8.15 o'clock ADMISSION 25 CENTS. G. Hill, Pastor. Josiah Diggs. Church Repr. Hatchett, Local Manager for Messrs. White and Ch n Sale by the Standing Committee of the JOHN RUSSELL USE PAINTING KALSOM AND CLAZING Orders by Mail Promptly Attended to. STING STREET BAL lessman Street Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JOHN H. OWENS @ SO Undertakers & Embalmer Complete $75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Comp Aasket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or shed oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber gray or white, to match casket, as desired; tive and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, op meral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, can resired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. muneral cost elsewhere. $ Price.....$75.00 Saving you..... Undertakers as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100 No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone. Msdison 4067 Mme. Annie Hazelton Lee The Noted Soprano Soloist Mr. Howard Milton Gross The Noted Dramatist and Reader AT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St. Monday, November 27th, 1911, at 8.15 o'clock P. M. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor. Josiah Diggs, Church Representative. Truly Hatchett, Local Manager for Messrs. White and Charlton. Tickets on Sale by the Standing Committee of the Church. JOHN RUSSELL HOUSE PAINTING KALSOMINING AND CLAZING Orders by Mail Promptly Attended to. 1929 ETTING STREET BALTIMORE Near Presstman Street 12.9. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmers Complete $75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. GET IT AT OKES & DERRY 16 Druid Hill Avenue Corner Oxf ing in the DRUG LINE Is The Job! Where is The Euro-American Ledger needs a young man wit and energy, and above all a good talker as ca 1016 Druid Hill Avenue Corner Oxford Anything in the DRUG LINE The Afro-American Ledger needs a young man with some push and energy, and above all a good talker as canvasser for its advertising department, on GOOD COMMISSION Here is the job! Where is the man? Mrs. Lillie G. Jones, of 1522 Argyle avenue, left yesterday for a week's stay at Chestertown, Md. Some class. Indian night. Fishermen's Hall. Thanksgiving. Miss Susie Trust, of 521 W. Biddule street, has removed from 521 W. Biddle street to 1409 Hyrtle avenue. The Atlantic Dance Monday, November 27. Awful soft. Indian dance. November 30. Mr. Samuel Chase, the well-known undertaker, is rapidly recovering from an operation for a carbuncle. His son, Mr. Morton Chase, is also able to be out after a brief illness. Mr. P. D. G. Pennington was in Washington last Saturday to witness the Howard-Shaw foot ball game. Some more classic dance—27. Te Y. M. C.A. will give a bazar next month at Bethel Church. Kerr's Orchestra's latest hits—27 Kerr's Orchestra's latest hits—27 The ninth anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Church is being celebrated with special exercises. A burning of the last mortgage on the purchase price of the church property will take place in December. Hear Kerr's Orchestra set November 30—at night. Atlantic Social with Kerr's Orchestra. Miss Helen Bishop, a teacher in the city schools, and Mr. Aloysius Cuyjet were married at St. Francis Xavier Church Wednesday morning. They will reside in Philadelphia, where the groom is employed in the Postoffice. Come go with us to Galilean Hall Monday—27. Oh, you Thanksgiving. Indian dance. Fishermen's Hall! Mrs. Nettie Woods of 809 McDonough street will spend the winter in Middlesex. Co., Va. Woman's Day at Grace Church Woman's day exercises were at Grace Presbyterian Church last Sunday. The principal speaker during the day was Mrs. Dr. Lucy E. Moten, principal of the Colored Normal School, Washington. A Surprise Party A very enjoyable surprise party was given Mrs. Thomas Henderson, by his wife and friends at 30 N. Spring street, last week. He was the recipient of a large number of presents. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Palmer, Mrs. Jennie Findley, Misses Annie Stiles, Sarah Stiles, Nannie Harrison, Bessie Harrison, Hattie Flemmings, Hattie Johnson, Florence Engle, Lillie May Brown, Lizzie Lawson; Messrs. Thomas Matthews, Isaac Prea, Zeddie Prea, Oliver Cole, Fred. Stanley, Matt Banks, Short Blake, Frank Smith, Russell Saunders, L. Adams, Vincent Madden, and Leonard Wainmight. Money to Loan on Real Estate. Money to Loan on Real Estate. Persons having mortgages may borrow. Houses, bought for cash and for sale on terms to suit. Stictly confidential. J. Winfield. Thomas, tf 2127 Druid Hill avenue Your life read by the world's wonder. 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I also sell books of the Egyptian Secrets, the 6th and 7th Books of Moses, and Dream Books. Remember, Verona transacts all Bus iness at his office. Beware of mediums going from doo to door. Fennell's Pharmacy OPEN UNTIL 2 A.M. Prescriptions A Specialty Druid H Ave. & Biddle St.