The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XX NO. 16. NATIONAL COMMITTEE UPHOLD SOUTHERN VOTE An Attempt to Reduce Southern Representation in Republican Convention Defeated TAFT TRYING TO PLACATE COLORED BROTHER Washington, D. C., Dec. 15—The meeting of the Republican National Committee, held here Tuesday, showed in a conclusive measure the present importance of the Negro in national politics, especially in the South. There is not a colored member of the committee, but Judson Lyons, the last man of the race to serve on the committee, was on hand, as were a number of well known men of the race from the South. The proposition to reduce the representation of the South in the National Convention to the size of the Republican vote in the various States of that section of the country was snowed under. This measure was favored by Congressman Burke, of Pennsylvania, Senator Bourne and others, but was strongly opposed by colored and white politicians of the South. As Senator Bourne put it: "888 Republicans in Florida have as much voice in the selection of national candidates as 10,000 Republicans in Colorado. It takes 11,000 Indiana Republicans to balance 448 Louisiana Republicans. Mississippi Republicans to the number of 218 have the same representation in the National Convention as 11,000 Republican in Michigan. It takes nearly 12,000 Republicans in Ohio to equal in nominating power 220 Republicans in South Carolina." Then Mr. Bourne asks: "What do the Republicans in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Colorado think of that?" He adds a word of comment which may not be pleasing to some of the National Committeemen: "Yet the system was perpetuated in the last Republican National Convention by the Federal steam roller over protests of delegations from many States." It is patent, however, that the North and West will make a strenuous fight against the disfranchised South having such a large representation in National conventions, and if successful, then will come a demand either that the South enfranchise thousands of colored voters of that section of the country or submit to a curtailment of their representation in congress. The session of the National Convention, which will be held in Chicago in June, will see a number of contests from the South, and Louisiana where Walter L. Cohen has been fighting the lily whites, will again send two delegations, according to those who know. An effort will be made by Georgia to defeat National Committeeman Blan for reelection. The sentiment seemed to be for Taft, though some attempt was made to start a Roosevelt boom. Collector Stone and National Committeeman W. P. Jackson were on hand from Maryland. Mr. Stone will have charge of the arrangements for the next national convention, and it seems that he and his friends will swing. Maryland's sixteen votes for Taft's renomination. President Tait's friends are working like trojans to smooth the path for his renomination. Though the President has not hesitated to say that he did not appoint colored men of office in the South in order to please the whites of that section of the country and has appointed Southern Democrates to the United States Supreme Court, his friends will make every effort to win over the hostile colored vote of the country. They will not rely wholly upon the colored office holders, as has been done in the past, but will have talks with influential colored men from all sections of the country to find out their views, and to find a way to placate them. To Charles D. Hilles, secretary to the President, will fall most of this missionary work, and a number of colored men have already been invited to the White House Revs. Ernest Lyon, A. L. Gaines and W. A. C. Hughes were noticed leaving the White House today, but they declined to state the purport of their mission. It is said that the white friends of the President will point to the selection of W. H. Lewis as an assistant Attorney General, the appointment of Charles A. Cottrill as collector of customs at Honolulu, the President's service as a trustee of Howard University and on the Jeanes Fund Board as evidences of his friendship for the race. They will face a mountain of complaint, however, about the turning down of colored office holders in the South to please the Democrats of that section, as well as other acts of commission on the part of the present administration. Whether or not colored voters will desert Taft as they did the Republican party in the congressional elections last year remains to be seen. True Reformer Officers to Richmond, Va., Dec. 15—The trials of W. L. Taylor, W. P. Burrell and other former officials of the Grand Fountain of the True Reformers who were indicted following the failure of the bank of the order located here will come up for trail in the Hustings Court on January 5. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, who has been in charge of the work of the A. M. E Church in South Africa for the past three years, delivered an interesting address at the Third Street'A M. E. Church last night in which he told of his work in South Africa and also gave his impressions of that country. Successful Rally (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Annapolis, Md., Dec. 15—A rally netting over $725 has just ended at Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church. Rev. D. G. Hill and Presiding Elder Stepteau preached Sunday. Rev. L. C. Curtis is pastor of the church. The various captains and the amounts raised by them were: Joseph Carroll, $60.25; R. M. Davis, $50; Joseph Black, $15.60; Mrs. Sadie Gabrill, $4.20; Mrs. Maggie Queen, $7.75; Charles Johnson, $5.50; Mrs. Georgia Thomas, $11.35; Mrs. Bell Butler, $45.15; Joseph Bell, $56.45; Samuel Brown $5; Mrs. L. Pinkey $16; Miss Evelyn Diggs, $35.87; Mrs. Maggie Jones, $50.73; Mrs Curtis, $78.61; Miss Irene Stewart, $45.01; Mrs. Fannie King, $32.30; Mrs. Chas. McPherson, $47.10; James E. Howard, $12; Mrs. Emma Wells, 53.10, and Rev. Curtis, $66.54. Fair In Progress Havre de Grace, Md., Dec. 4—A fair has just opened at the A M. E. Church. Rev. J. H., Pritchett, who succeeded the late Rev. George W. Nicholson as pastor of the church has already made many friends here. FREDERICK DOUGLASS HOSPITAL IN NEED Fifteen Thousand Dollars Needed To Keep It From Being Sold Under Hammer HOSPITAL COST A HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS White Newspaper Leads In Campaign To Raise Necessary Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 15—Frederick Dougals Memorial Hospital is in urgent need of $15,000 in order to prevent the $100,000 home of the institution from being sold under a builder's lien. The hospital was founded 16 years ago, by Dr. N. F. Mossell, and is doing a praise-worthy work. The new building is a monument to the city, and of the fund, used in its construction and equipment $77,000 was raised among the people of the race. In a strong editorial plea for the institution, besides offering to receive subscriptions for it, the Public Ledger says: This is an institution whose unique type and purpose must commend themselves to the friendes and well wishers of the colored race It is the best and largest hospital conducted by colored people anywhere in the United States, and as such it is naturally a source of self-respecting pride and an inspiring example to the members of the race in all parts of the world. In the 16 years of its existence it has ministered to the needs of some 4000 in-patients and 40,000 out-patients; it has sent forth eight classes of carefully trained, efficient nurses, who would have found it difficult or impossible to learn the science of their calling elsewhere. It has been given professional opportunity to 32 resident physicians, and to pharacmacists associated with them, and it has organized a post-graduate course which gives valuable clinical privileges to those who could not elsewhere have obtained them. In the work that it does the broad and liberal spirit of true charity prevails, for there is no distinction made on the basis of creed or color or personal circumstances. The doors of the hospital stand ajar for the good it can do to all sorts and conditions of men and women, although, of course, the sagacious primary aim of its foundation is to give succor to those whose needs are not adequately met by other intisitions. Two Thousand Attend Charity Ball For Social Settlement (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D. C., Dec. 14—Two thousand persons participated in the charity reception last Friday evening for the benefit of the Social Settlement House on L street southwest. Quite a nice sum was realized, and a long stride will have been taken toward placing the work on a sound financial basis when the ticket collections have all been reported. The chairman of the committee on arrangements, Mrs. L. B. Moore, labored faithfully, and was given loyal support by her army of assistants. Mr. W. S. Duffield had command of the forces in the field. Dr. John R. Farncis, president of the Social Settlement Association, hopes to continue these efforts until the institution is clear of debt and the regular current expenses are assur- DR. RENDALL SERIOUSLY ILL Venerable President Emeritus of LincolnUniversity has Sciatic Rheumatism HIS LIFE DEVOTED TO EDUCATION OF THE RACE. Has Helped To Shape The Character of Some of the Leading Men In This Country Lincoln University, Pa., Dec. 14—Rev. Dr. Isaac N. Rendall, the venerable president emeritus of Lincoln University, is confined to his home on the university campus with sciatic rheumatism. As he is past eightyfive years of age, a little apprehension is felt for the continuation of his accustomed vigor. Dr. Rendall, who was trained for the Presbyterian ministry, has made the education of the Negro his life work. The school was started a half century ago, and was first known, as Ashman Institute. After the death of President Lincoln the name of the school was changed to that of Lincoln University. With the close of the Civil War bright young men from all parts of the country wended their way to Lincoln University, and though some of them did not have the price of their tuition, they were given a hearty welcome. The training which the school offered to these young men was destined to make, them leaders in various walks of life and in all sections of the country. As the school increased from one building to many and the success of many of the graduates became apparent Dr. Rendall grew, more enthusiastic for the work, and interested many wealthy people in the needs of the school. Though a man of small means Dr. Rendall has been most liberal, and no worthy student has ever been turned away on account of lack of funds. "Pap" Rendall, as the students and old "grads" affectionately call him, is a man of intense religious convictions, and has instilled high ideals in his students. He points with pride that the 600 graduates of the school contain the names of some of the best known men of the race. Among the many graduates who have achieved distinction are: Rev. Francis J. Grimkj, J. Milton Waldron, Dr. A. M. Curtis, all of Washington Attorneys James D. Carr, Corneil McDougall, both of New York; Archibald H. Grimke, former consul-general to Santo Domingo; Dr. Nathan F. Mossell, head of the Provident Hospital, Philadelphia; Harry W. Bass, member of the Pennsylvania Legislature; Dr. George C Hall, Major J. Franklin Dennison, both of Chicago; Dr. W. T. Carr, head of the Provident Hospital, Baltimore; Councilman Harry S. Cummings, Rev. D G. Hill, both of the same city; the late J. C. Price, the founder of Livingston College; Rev. W. A. Creditt, President of the New England Baptist Convention, and the late Bishop W. F. Dickerson, of the A. M. E. Church. Cyrus Field Returns To Washington: (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D. C. Dec. 14—Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, assistant Register of the Treasury, ruddy of complexion, springy of step and cherry of smile, is in town again, after a period of health seeking in Chicago, St. Paul and western RAILROADS HAVE RIGHT TO JIMCROW Kansas City Judge Hands Down Decision Affecting Colored Travelers Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 14—In a decision handed down in the United States Court, Judge S. Van Valkenburg says that railroad companies have a right to "jimcrow" colored passengers when the State laws provide for separate cars. The case was that of Dr. W. J. Thompkins, a physician of Kansas City, against the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad and the Pullman Company for $50,000 damages. Thompkins alleged, in making a trip from Kansas City to McAlester, Okla., he was ejected from the railroad's coach at Vinita, while he held a Pull-in ticket good to McAlester, and that he was forced to ride in the "Negro" coach, in which accommodation were poor. In his decision Judge Van Valkenburg said: "The fact that the passenger bought his ticket in one State and traveled into the State where the law for the segregation of races in railroad trains is enforced does not involve it as an interstate problem. Congress never has passed a law establishing the right of the railroads, it is true, but it has left it optional with the railroads to conform to the law in states where the law is operative. In fact the railroads have no al- In fact the railroads have no alternative." Judge Terrell To Try Washington, Dec. 14—Judge Robert H. Terrell is to try a celebrated case on the 19th. Major George A. Armes has brought suit against the Washington Railroad and Electric Company for the purpose of testing the universal transfer law of 1894. The Major is a determined litigant and the two transaction lines will vigorously oppose the Major's contention, as the result means a big difference to the them in the receipt of revenues. Badly Damaged by Fire Chicago, Ill., Dec. 15—The Institutional A. M. E. Church, which was badly damaged by fire a few days ago, will be repaired at once. Rev. A. J. Carey is pastor of the church. Lieutenant Davis Home. (Spec. to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Dec. 14—Lieut. Benjamin Oliver Davis, who has been serving as United States Military Attache at Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa, for two years, is back on American soil again. He is looking the picture of health. Rumor has it that he may soon be stationed at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming. Hagerstown News (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Hagerstown, Md., Dec. 15—The trustees of Bethel A. M. E Church have sold their lot on North Prospect street to Mr. M. P. Molder. Mr. Walter Harmon has finished his six brick houses on North Prospect street, and has already rented four of them. The funeral of Mrs. Ella Kees, who died last Thursday, was held Monday at Asbury M. E. Church, Rev. Moore officiating. She was 64 years of age, and is survived by her husband, Mr. Henry Kees. Value of Contentment A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world, and if, in the present life, his happiness arises from conquering his desires, it will arise in the next from the gratification of them. NEWS FROM THE NATION'S CAPITAL Lincoln Memorial Building Company Sells Their Property To Masonic Order JEANNES FUND BOARD AT WHITE HOUSE Dr Booker T. Washington Banquetted At The Arlington (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Dec. 14—Bishop G.W. Clinton, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, was in the city last week on his way to New Jersey to hold conference. Mrs. E. E. Whitfield is lecturing in North Carolina in the interest of the National Training School for Women and Girls, of which Miss Nannie H. Burrough is president. The series of lectures on English inaugurated by Mrs. Celestine Alston, of the Phelps Night High School, is proving quite successful. Prof. R. C. Bruce opened the series Monday night; Prof. E. C. Williams spoke last night and on January 3, Dr. W. M. Davidson, superintendent of the schools, will be the speaker. The meeting on the alley slums goes on with unabated vigor. Rev. J. Milton Waldron is doing good work in this matter. The congregation of the Liberty Baptist Church is said to be anxious to secure an uptown site. It is said that Pastor J. Tolliver has had an offer of $36,000 for the present church property at 18th and E streets. The Lincoln Memorial Building Company has sold its property at the corner of 10th and U streets to the Masonic Order for $26,000, making a handsome profit on its investment. This, however, does not dissolve the corporation, and other property may be purchased elsewhere by the Board of Directors, acting for the stockholders. In the near future the promoters of the Lincoln Company will, take a vote of the stockholders to determine their wishes with respect to continuing the business or dividing the assets probate and dissolving. The company is able to pay dollar for dollar. Messrs. John C. Dancy and T. J. Calloway have handled the affairs of the company well. The Masons will erect a big, office building temple and auditorium on the U street site, and it is likely that Mr. W. Sidney Pittman, designer of the Lincoln Arcade, will be retained as the supervising architect. The National Independent. Political League held a mass meeting at True Reformers' Hall last night. Permanent headquarters have been established in the Maceo Building corner 11th and U streets northwest. The annual meeting of the combined boards of the Jeanes Rural School and Slater Funds was held at the White House yesterday. Reports of the work done during the time were submitted. Among the applications for aid was one from the industrial school at Tuxedo, Md. Dr. Booker T. Washington as the guest last night at a banquet at the Arlington Hall. The affair was attended by a number of prominent citizens. A great throng was present at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church last night, when a silver loving cup was presented Bishop Alexander Walters. Dr. A. M. Curtis has returned from Bluefields, W. Va., where he performed a number of successful operations. PYTHIANS HONOR STARKS'MEMORY Interesting Scenes and Imposing Ceremonies at Unveiling of Monument to Late Supreme Grand Chancellor Samuel W. Starks—Governor Glasscock's Tribute to the Fallen Chieftain. Charleston, W. Va.—An event of more than state wide interest was the recent formal unveiling of the granite monument erected to the memory of Samuel W. Starks, who was grand chancellor of the West Virginia Knights of Pythias and supreme chancellor of the order's jurisdiction. Mr. Starks also held the position of state librarian. The parade was formed at the K. of P. ball and was led by the First regiment K. of P. band, which was followed by Brigadier General J. A. Campbell, his staff, two companies of the uniform rank Knights of Pythias, members of the Masonic order, mem- ```markdown ``` B. W. STARES' MONUMENT. bers of the Pythian subordinate lodges and carriages and automobiles containing the speakers. T. G. Nutter acted as master of the unveiling ceremonies and addresses were delivered by Governor William B. Glasscock, former Governor William M. O. Dawson, Secretary of State Stuart F. Reed, R. R. Jackson, Pythian major general; J. R. Jefferson, head of the woman's auxiliary of the Knights, and Mr. Jones, grand chancellor of Kentucky. Governor Glasscock's address was an intensely practical one, dealing with the practical side of the life of the man in whose memory the monument was erected. He called attention to those rare characters deserving of such honors and urged his younger hearers, of whom there was a large number, to emulate the fruits of Samuel W. Starks, to follow his example of usefulness, for it is only those whose highest ambition it is to serve others who have won their names carved in lasting marble or cast in enduring bronze. The monument, which has a commanding view of the city of Charleston, stands a few feet below the crest on the east side of the hill in Spring Hill cemetery. It is of granite and thirty-two feet in height, obelisk shaped and was erected at a cost of about $2,700, which includes the price of the ground. It is the consummation of the resolution in the grand lodge of West Virginia Pythianus by J. C. Glimer, who succeeded Mr. Starks as state librarian and editor of the Advocate, at the meeting held in Charleston two years ago last August. The amount raised by this method was $2,045. On its base are carved the dates of Mr. Stark's birth and death, his induction into the offices of grand chancellor of West Virginia and supreme chancellor of the order's jurisdiction and appointment as state librarian. Discrimination Cost Company $500. Mrs. Minerva Miller of Paterson. N. J. was awarded a judgment of $500 and costs by Judge W. C. Cabell in the Pussale (N. J.) district court on Nov. 24 against a Paterson show house for overcharge in theater tickets because the purchaser happened to be a colored person. Tuskegee as a Convention Town. Tuskegee, Ala., is looming up as a convention town. The national Sunday school congress will hold its session there in June, 1912, and in August the National Medical association will hold its annual convention at the same place. MUSKOGEE REPORT FALSE. The People Are Not Leaving-the State For Liberia, Says Citizen. "Murder will out," "Truth crushed to earth will rise again." are familiar sayings of the wise and experienced ones in legal lore and literature. About the middle of November a report was sent out from Muskogee, Okla., that ten families of Afro-Americans in that town had packed up bag and baggage and sailed for Liberia and that 100 families more were ready to start in the event they received a favorable report from their friends in the first group. The cause for the exodus, as alleged in the report, was the curtailment of the political rights of the colored citizens of the state. But a personal investigation of the matter shows that the report is utterly without foundation. A highly respected and well informed citizen of Muskogee, and a wide awake newspaper man at that, gives the following version of the affair. He says: "So far as I know, there have been no colored families to leave this city for Africa since I have lived here. This report, which seems to have been sent out from Muskogee, is untrue and evidently a scheme to prejudice colored people in other states against coming to Oklahoma and taking up any more of the wealth producing lands of this state. "The colored citizens of Oklahoma are not so pessimistic of the political situation in this state as this article represents. The United States courts have decided that the famous 'grandfather clause' is unconstitutional and have sentenced some of those who enforced it in this state, and there is nothing which should induce our people to leave." GENEROUS APPRECIATION FOR WENDELL PHILLIPS. Country Wide Encomium For Fearless Champion of Human Liberty. By N. BARNETT DODSON The large number of meetings held by Afro-Americans throughout the country in honor of the centenary of the birth of Wendell Phillips clearly indicates the appreciation of the race for those who paved the way for its freedom from the curse of slavery. Some of the organizations which conducted meetings were the American Negro academy in Washington, the National Independent Political league and the New England Suffrage league in Boston and the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, New York, which held its meeting at Plymouth church in Brooklyn. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis presided at the Brooklyn meeting, which was enthusiastic and largely attended. The speakers were Mr. Charles Edward Russell, the Rev. Reverdy-C. Ransom and the Rev. Dr. John Haynes Holmes. Each of the speakers paid a glowing tribute to the work, manhood, zeal and personal sacrifices of the great anti-slavery hero and champion of the cause of the oppressed and unjustly afflicted slaves. Significant and timely was the address of the Rev. Dr. R. C. Ransom, which was in part as follows: One hundred years ago Nov. 29 Wendell Phillips was born. His unselfish devotion to the cause of humanity has made not only black men, but liberty loving men and women everywhere, his debtors. The surroundings amid which these commemorative exercises here tonight are set are significant; while lending added inspiration to the hour. We are within the walls of Plymouth church, whose pulpit Henry Ward Beecher made famous throughout the English speaking world. At a time when the American pulpit was for the most part another than the evils of thirst about that inquisition institution the sanctions of religion Henry Ward Beecher stood there, a mighty Jove, hurling the hot thunderbolts of his wrath against it. He was one of the best friends the cause of freedom ever had. He has demonstrated the power and influence of the unmuzzled pulpit. He was much more concerned with the acts of the supporters of slavery than he was about the acts of the apostles. He had the courage to do that for lack of which the church and the unchurched masses are perishing today. He stood on the banks of the Hudson Instead of the banks of the Jordan and applied the gospel to the moral, political and social problems of his time. Wendell Phillips labored to make the constitution conform to the Declaration of Independence, Lincoln's proclamation of emancipation, the victories of Sheridan and Sherman, Meade and Grant, put Jefferson Davis to flight and completely subdued the south's power of armed resistance. The south sued for peace not because it had changed its attitude, not because its baptism of fire through four years of bloody war had converted it to Summer's view of the barbarianism of slavery, but because God had made it helpless by pressing the bitter cup of its iniquities to its lips until it had been drained to the dregs. As Wendell Phillips took his stand outside the constitution while it sanctioned slavery, so today the only impregnable position we can take is to plant our feet upon the constitution as amended and stand there without compromise. Wisdom of Orsheim Co-operation. The men and religion forward movement, the laymen's missionary movement, the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, the Young Men's Christian association and other organizations of similar object and aim are emphasizing in an encouraging way the wisdom of unselfish co-operation for the betterment of mankind. Work of Congregational Churches. The twentieth annual session of the convention of Congregational churches among Afro-Americans in Georgia was recently held in Atlanta. Careful consideration was given to topics relating to worldwide missions, self support of the church, country life in Georgia, work among the young people and Sunday school improvement. THE AFRQ-AMERICAN LEDGER On Their Way "There's a man on earth whom I'm hoping to meet some day," mused the girl who likes to talk. "He's the president of a railroad. I don't care so much about merely seeing him as I do about conversing with him. I should be satisfied with saying a few things to him over the telephone if I couldn't do any better! "It isn't that I want to rage at him. I want merely to assure him that I am filled with the deepest admiration for any human being with a nerve as colossal and a contempt for his fellow man as sublime as are his! "He runs the railroad which is the only means of getting out of my summer resort. All during the season I heard vague rumors and rumblings of discontent from the floating population at the inn, who, of course, were obliged to escape by rail. In an indolent fashion I learned that nothing ever occurred on that road in the way that it should. People rather inferred that the train crews sat up nights planning new and ingenious ways to upset the schedule and keep people waiting. "To be sure, it was annoying to have to take a train at 11 o'clock at night, but we got to the village by dark and had our dinner. The bus left at 8 for the station a mile away, so we went in it. Three of us could kill time easily, we said. We survived the blighting depression of the village station for half an hour and then we took a walk. It began to rain. "On going back we heard the baggageman saying that the train was forty minutes late, but that a sleeper would run down from somewhere else earlier and we could get aboard that and be picked up later by the train. In half an hour the report was that the sleeper was delayed by a sandslide on the track. We had talked all we knew and were getting to the point where we eyed each other with growing dislike. "A woman with five small children added to the joys of the evening because if one child cried all the rest piped up, and if they all stopped I think she must have pinched them to start them up again. "Then Harry Glifist burst in upon his wife and me to report a lunchroom a block away. We fled to it, and started in on ham sandwiches to kill time. We ate sandwiches with deadly seriousness, and then we began on the caged apple pie and the petrified doughnuts. Harry reported that the main train was two hours late now because of a washout. "The rain poured down. The station agent slept on the table. The baggageman said terrible things out loud to himself and demanded to know how any man could live on four hours' sleep a day and why was a railroad anyhow? Mrs. Gilfist and I sat hunched up in a dry corner and yawned and straightened our hair irritably. 'Whadyu say?' "Down the track two men were carrying lanternes close to the ground in a wavering way. 'Wha-they doing.' Mrs. Gilfist demanded, crossly. 'They're searching for the train, my dear,' I told her soothingly. 'They think maybe they'll find it slipped down a crack where the rails join.' 'Don't be silly!' she snapped. 'I shall die if I can't go to sleep!' And the rain poured down in the miserable black silence. We could hear the agent snore. "There isn't any train, there never was a train and there never will be a train on this line,' Harry Gilfist chanted mournfully. 'They put up this station just as an ornament and added the ticket agent for a touch of realism. If he had a Gothic nose, now—" "The sleeper'll get here at 2 o'clock, they report,' said the desperate baggageman. "I'll resign tomorrow! 'And we have to get up at-6!' said Mrs. Gilfist, hollowly. 'Oh, how those ham sandwiches made me feel!' "At 10 minutes after 2 a train ambled in from somewhere, and, reeling from weariness, we dashed to the sleeper end of it. 'I wish I owned this road!' I confided to the Pullman conductor. 'I'd like to hack it up with a little batchet and use it for kindling.' 'Huh!' he retorted. 'If I owned it I wouldn't take so much trouble with it!' I'd just step on it and exterminate it!" "After hurling umbrellas and suitcases into our section and finding without doubt that it wasn't out section at all, because there was a man in the lower berth, who was annoyed because the corner of a suitcase landed against his stomach, we finally got adjusted and snatched about two minutes of sleep, I think, in the midst of the switching and bumping and back-ing up. "When I woke up in the morning at daylight I looked at the scenery a long time before I addressed Louse Glifst in a shrill whisper. She looked out and said we weren't in Chicago, where we were supposed to be, but at the junction twenty-five miles from where we had started. There was a wreck ahead of us, the porter told us cordially, and maybe be could proceed in about five hours. 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I want them to aspire and do all the good they can in that, but then I have a few other things which I desire to have them do, and that is to go up on merit, and not by destroying some one else. There was a contest one year ago in the Grand Lodge of Masons in Mississippi. You see there were two important vacancies caused by death, Bishop E. W. Lampton, who was the Grand Master, and E. E. Perkins, who held the position of secretary and treasurer to the Masonic Benefit Association. Both men died in the same year, and this caused the men who thought they were Grand Master timber to call on the craft to elect them, and the man, who thought that they should hold the money to call on those men to elect them. Now you understand that this belonged to them to aspire, and I have no objection to that, and there are men who must win or destroy and this is the part I would raise an objection to. In the race. W. A. J. Morgan, the deputy grand master was elevated to the first place, and the second place was held by Hon. Charles Banks, of Mound Bayou. After the grand lodge was over then some of the defeated men went about to break things up because they had not been elected. Objections were raised to everything, and they even went into court. The administration won every contention, and then they continued to work and work, and just a few days ago, Diamond Cox, one of the most learned men in the whole South, and man of brain, a man of—of—well I don't know what you call that fine knowledge he has. He is one of the most writingest men in the country, and I should say in the world. Well he got out a circular, in which he made all kinds of charges againt Morgan and Banks as I understand it. He wrote, and he wrote, and then he sent it out and sent it out until there was nothing else left to send out. Then he was at the grand lodge to push his claim, and while he did not run for the office again, he stood by another, declaring that Charles Banks should be defeated, that he should die and the only crime was that Banks had been elected, although there were other things said. I wanted to see it all through, so I slipped in and took a place behind the organ, and just heard it all. Banks just riddled the circulars and defended himself, and then Brother Cox and others said they were going to organize another grand lodge. Whether or not this will be done. I am not prepared to say. They were unable to touch Mr. Banks, and I am proud that they were not. He is a man of his race, and a man on whose word you can rely. I thank God that I know him, and I am going to have something else to say about it. The officers elected were: W. A. J. Morgan, Shelby, Grand Master, W. W. Phillips, Kosciusko, Deputy Grand Master; B. F. Lacy, Shiloh, Grand, Senior Warden; Dr. John J. Morant, Vicksburg, Grand Junior Warden; D. W. Gary, Myersville, Grand Treasurer; Prof. G. S. Goodman, Holly Springs, Grand Secretary; Charles Banks, Mound Bayou, Secretary and Treasurer of the Masonic Benefit Association. I remained around town, and met some men. I had the pleasure of shaking hands with John W. Harris, Grand Chancellor of the Pythian Grand Lodge of the State; then I met Prof. M. S. Stuart, the man who had so much to say about me last fall because some one had written up the Odd Fellows of the State. He shook hands with me and said that he was sorry he had been misled, but he had been informed that I was the one. Then I met the editor of the Lever, the man who edited the paper where the article had been published. He said that the man who wrote it was not J. O. Midnight. Dr. Jones said that if he knew the writer he would take him before the Grand Jury and have him put away, but I told him he did not need to know that writer for the editor was the responsible man. "He has flopped over on our side and is our friend now," said District Grand Master Jones, "and we do not care to trouble Mr. Green." There was P. W. Hoard, and I am here to tell you that he is every inch a man. I wish that we had a few more strong men like him in this country, and it would be helpful to the whole race. Layer S. A. Beadle was on hand, and I shook his hands, met Prof. Virgil L. Ruben, the Grand Pythian lecturer of Mississippi. Dr. E. B. Topp was there. I had the pleasure of looking in at the Jackson College under Prof. Z. T. Hubert. He started to show me arund, but stopped to attend to business and placed me then in the hands of his boy. I enjoyed being there, seeing what the new president was doing. He is a strong race man, and I think will do good work. Well, then I spent a little time around there, and then started for this part of the world. I went out by Meridian, where I met E. E. Howard and others. They assured me that they were delighted to have me come to them. He bought me something to eat and started me on up the road. At Jackson, Tenn., I went into the bed car and remained during the night. I am now in St. Louis, and I am glad to be able to report to you that Rev. W. Sampson Brooks is doing a great work at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. He is just making things go. You see he was in charge of St. Paul Church, Nashville, and now he is in St Paul this city, and put it down that I told you he is doing a great work in this St. Paul. He has had to throw open the closed down doors. He is just a man thats all. I will have many things to say to you in my next letter. I shall expect you to send my Christmas present to 6554 Champlain avenue, Chicago. J. O. Midnight. TRUE REFORMERS FAST REVIVING Grand Master Griffin Says Prospects For The Or. der Are Very Bright Under a Richmond (Va.) date line, Mr. Walter R. Griffin, grand master of the True Reformers, has written the following commendatory letter on the account that appeared in last week's issue of the ousting of Mr. James H. Nutt as chief of the Baltimore division and the appointment of Mr. Hezekiah Brown as his successor: "Editor of the Afro-American Ledger: "We keenly appreciate your interest in us in publishing in a nut shell in your issue of December 9, the facts of our recent meeting in your city. We are trying by all means to satisfy our claimants and we feel satisfied that with such able men as yourself to say a good word for us now and then; we will win with hands down. "We are looking for ward to a grand meeting when our annual session convenes in September, 1912. We are assured in making this statement on account of our receipts being larger each day than in previous months. Many of our Fountains, that have been out of the brotherhood from three to fifteen months are now paying up in full. 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BY THE—Colored Suburban Club At the Odd Fellow's Hall, Winters Avenue, Catonsville, Md., XMAS MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 25th, 1911 All tickets will be number, and the ones getting the lucky numbers will be awarded the prizes; first: Large bag of Gold Medal Flour; second: large handsome box of candy. Music furnished by Mr. J. E. Ridgley, Miss Lillian Reed, pianist. ADMISSION 25 CENTS (Including a Christmas Gift.) Frank Scott, Floor Manager George Brown, Doorkeeper P. S. Briggs, Ticket Agent and General Manager Miss Mary Matthews, in charge of tables. 12-16-23 ELECTRIC WAVES--A NOVELTY BAZAR... By Ebenezer A. M. E. Sunday School, Montgomery Street, near Charles MONDAY. DEC. 25th, 1911. to MONDAY. JAN. 1st, 1912. Electrical Waves the star attraction. Telephone and Post Office system. Admission each night 5 Cents. A of the capture of Dr. Sheppard the great Missionary, during the terrible cannibal raid in Central America. Dr. Sheppard will exhibit and address the members and friends of Bethel Sunday School in the Lecture Room of the church, Monday evening. December 18 Let no one miss hearing this experienced Missionary of our fatherland. His thrilling adventures and hairbreadths escape from heathern duplicity and vengeance are enough to fill a volume of deeply interesting matter, to our people. ADMISSION, 10 CENTS. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. Rev. D. G. Hill Pastor. Mansard Came to Construct the Great Hall at Arles Without Central Pillar. The great hall of the Hotel de Ville of Arles, France, designed by Mansard, is the wonder and admiration of every one who has seen it on account of the groined roof. In regard to this a neighboring cafeteria tells a somewhat grim story. King Louis XIV, happened to be passing through the city just at the time Mansard was superintending the completion of his creation. The roof was supported by a powerful pillar. The monarch admired the work and congratulated the architect on his design. At that moment the architect was passing through great domestic tribulation. He had a son under sentence of death, so he thought it would be a good opportunity to intercede on behalf of the lad. Mansard threw himself at the feet of the king and said: "Your majesty sees in the center that massive column? If you will spare the life of my son I will remove the unsightly pillar and the roof shail stand without support." "Mansard," replied the king, "if you accomplish that miracle I will pardon your son, but if you fail I will hang you with him." The architect removed the pillar without great difficulty and with the result desired. The cafetier is a philosopher and he concludes his story with the reflection that had not Mansard's son been a scamp the hall at Alres would be just like any other hall. High, But Not Tro High. High, But Not Too High. 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All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEAGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN Co. BALTIMORE, DEC. 16, 1911 STAGGERING BUT NOT SURPRISEING. The great peace meeting held this week at Carnegie Hall, New York, looking toward the ratification of the treaty between Great Britain and America, received an unexpected jolt at the hand of men who felt it meant a combination against Germany, and therefore may be attributed to German-Americans who still are interested in their fatherland. The leaders in the cause of peace need not lose hope, nor feel that their cause is ruined, because of the outburst against the movement. If they are students of history or have a bit of wisdom in reference to the progress of great reforms, the affair at Carnegie Hall will bring hope, not discouragement. The unequivocal testimony of history is to the effect that every great reform must be tested before it can root itself in human laws and customs. It is also true that oppositions are indications that these reforms are making some headway. The men therefore in charge of the peace meeting in Carnegie Hall, should not lose heart, for the opposition will of necessity bring up a full discussion of the whole treaty and if it can be shown that it stands for higher ideals and better things in international ethics no power on earth will be able to stop it. The plan may be arrested for a while but it cannot be defeated. It may be held up long enough to polish and clarify its thought, but ultimately it must win. Despite the lessons from the past, which teach us that war and conflict proceed permanent peace, most men tremble for their cause at the sound of the tcosin, which only means testing them for the things that are good, and the utter demolition of that which cannot stand the light of day, or survive the fiery or leal of the conflict. Agitation and conflict are the rough roads over which all great reform movements have had to travel, and the great peace movement will find itself no exception to the ancient rule. In China the same old law is at work and war is stalking across this ancient and hitherto most immobile empire in the world. But now that the gospel of Jesus Christ is being preached in her cities and on her plains by the missionaries of the cross, China is awaking and the old archaic forms of the past not able to stand in the light of the new day, are giving place to the new empire of thought and truth which is to be the final emancipator of every slave. The value of every reform is determined, not by men closeted in se- cret, but in the open arena of conflict and debate. A GENUINE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD. The disinterestedness, sweetness, and charitable concern of what is sometimes termed the ordinary people among us, is seldom revealed to public gaze. One evening this week at an ordinary meeting of Brilliant Star Lodge of Odd Fellows. One brother arose and stated in the most ordinary way possible that there were two widows and one brother connected with that lodge who were not in the best circumstances, and he suggested that a little purse be raised with which three baskets of edibles could be purchased and sent to each one, from the lodge as a Christmas token. About every individual in the room responded, and within ten or twelve minutes six dollars were raised for said purpose. What a simple but beautiful act that was. It is interesting to imagine what great blessing and real helpfulness could be performed on behalf of the deserving, if the same spirit which permeated this small group pervaded the entire Brotherhood, of which it is a part in this city, and if the same simple sweet spirit was transferred to every fraternal organization in this city. The trouble with us as a race, is that we have not yet sufficiently learned the beauty and force of intelligent harmony and co-operation, regulated by order and system. When we shall arrive at that stage there will not be any thing like the waste which now obtains; imposition will be minimized and the little that we are disposed to give to charity will accomplish infinitely more than now is the case. After a while, when we get use to it, there will be less desire to permit personality to be the most conspicuous feature, but a sweet willingness to allow corporate action to take the place of vainglory. When that day comes we shall have passed into a higher and nobler atmosphere of living. A MOST WORTHY PUBLIC SERVICE. The large number of unthinking people of the race are more than apt to regard the appearance of Mr. W. Ashbie Hawkins before the Public Service Commission as purely a personal matter. This is not at all strange when we recall the fact what infinitesimal portion of time or means are devoted by even the educated among us towards bettering our civic relations. For this very reason it is hardly likely that the magnificent service of Mr. Hawkins will be any thing like duly appreciated by those in whose interest the service was rendered. We are not surprised by the generosity of Mr. Hawkins in this respect, rather would we have been surprised if he had failed to appreciate the significance of the peculiar exigences which invited the generous use of his services on behalf of his race. It would indeed, be a reproach upon the best citizens of color of this community, if only through this recent act they have been lead to recognize the splendid public services W. Ashbie Hawkins has rendered this community during all our racial struggles of the past quarter of a century: He has been one among the few fearless and brave Afro-American citizens, of the city, who has been perpetually on guard with respect to the rights and privileges of his needy people. Bold and courageous as a lion, his heavy and not uncertain blows for the right have adorned the pages of our progress during past years; and despite the fact that he is an able and learned lawyer, respected and valued by the most estimable men of his professionn in the city, and that he has a splendid law business, a momument to his energy, fidelity, and sterling good qualities, yet, even all that is far from bei-g commensurate with the vastness and comprehensiveness of the ever faithful and unselfish service he has rendered the race. Our people are growing in appreciation of their public men, of good character, not fakirs', but genuine, manly men, yet the growth is entirely too slow, and our general advance suffers because of the slowness of such growth. Able lawyers like Mr. Hawkins, whose intellectual and general worth are most highly valued throughout the country, ought to be impelled to strike out in more aggressive effort, along many lines which would immensely improve and advance general conditions in racial life. But even the bold and courageous efforts which they do make greatly fail of what they ought to yield, simply because the emotional nature of the race has been over cultivated to such a degree as to render them almost inaccessible to those hard and unsentimental principles of business and commercial ife responsible for the prosperity and security in the enjoyment of civil privileges which all other races have save our own. The able manner in which Mr. Hawkins presented his case, and the success thus far secured, eloquently appeals to the educated, sane, and liberty-loving men of the race to give that kind of earnest consideration to our civil concerns as will display its potency in real and effective organizations among us, for public service, such as the Reform League, Good Government Clubs and similar organizations existing among our white brethen. It does not need to be said, Mr. Hawkins has the thanks and sincere appreciation of every colored man and woman in this city whose opinion upon public matters is worth the mention. --- DANGEROUS! DON'T DO IT. We sat in one of our large city churches last Sunday, and saw two men go to the iron grating in the floor where the heat from the furnace enters the auditorium, and spit down into it. This is a common thing for many men to do. Sometimes a man goes into church with tobacco in his mouth, and finds a seat near to one of these gratings or registers and spits into it several times during the service. Other men with a slight cold or catrarahl trouble will cough, and get up and go and spit in the grating, or reigster, supposing they have done a decent thing by not spitting on the floor. We have no doubt these people who do this have none but good intentions and it is done without thinking just how bad the thing really is. If these men were to stop a moment, and think of the mechanical arrangements to bring heat into the aoditorium they would see that to split into the register is the most dangerous and impolite way they could possibly find to dispose of the spittle, which for various reasons gathers in one's mouth. Down below that register, into which one spits, is a hot pipe, at the other end of which is a hotter furnace which sends up hot air through the air. As soon as the spittle falls on this hot grating and down into the hot pipe, it begins to dry, and the bad fumes of it rise up and go to every part of the building and the people are compelled to breathe it in for the rest of the service; for no matter how well adjusted the windows may be for ventilation you cannot except by an extraordinary effort get rid of that bad air in the course of an ordinary church service. It was not therefore a polite thing to spit in the register, but it was worse than spitting in a man's face, for he could wash that off, but when he spits in the register he compels every one in the church, little or big, old and young, sick and well, to breathe in the odor of the heated spittle and in many cases the odors fall on a weak stomach specially where the breathing is largely abdominal, and the persons go home from the service, faint and sick, not knowing how to account for their ill feelings. Now if matters only ended there, we would be getting off fairly well, but there is a more serious phase of it than that, as serious as that may be. Suppose these persons who spit in the register has a little sore throat, bronchitis, asthma or tuberculosis, the hot air in the pipe rushes up through the registers, picks up these dry germs and scatters them by the million all through the church and every body breathes them in, and is therefore exposed to the various diseases of the persons who spit in the registers. Then if any of the people in the audience are a little bit out of tone in their bodily health, these germs will set diseases which cost a long struggle to live and finally death. We do not wish to appear as dictators but we are interested in the public weal and health of our people and we would suggest that the pastors of our churches where the heating is done by hot air call the attention of our people to this important matter. Do not spit in the registers in our churches. The region known as the Everglades of Florida is about 60 miles long by 55 miles broad, and is one vast swamp, studded with islands of from a quarter of an acre to hundreds of acres in extent. These islands are generally covered with dense thickets of shrubbery or vines, and occasionally with lotty pines and palmettoes. The water is from one to six feet deep, the bottom, as a rule, covered with a growth of rank grass. During the rainy season, from July to October, the district comprised in the Everglades is practically impenetrable. The vegetable deposits of the Everglades is considered well adapted to the growth of banana and other fruits, and when properly drained the region will undoubtedly be one of the most fertile on earth. PROF. M. A. HAWKINS ON RACE ANTIPATHIES (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D.C., Dec. 14—Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the Baltimore Colored High School, read an interesting paper on "Race Antipathies" before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. In the course of his address the speaker made a number of references to historical cases of race antipathy, and then went into psychological recapitulation of the causes of race hostility. "Race antipathy," said the speaker, "is due either to instinctive impulses or reflective thought processes. An object, be it a person or a thing, which excites in an individual a feeling of aversion. an impulse to get away from the exciting object without any purposeful end in view is a purely instinctive antipathy. But when the aversion to the exciting object is accompanied by a notion to be shunned or sought such an impulse is highly rational. Antipathies of the latter character are, unfortunately, likely to be as characteristic of the oppressed peoples as of the oppressor. The race or individual discriminated against harbors revenge, nurtures the while a feeling of antagonism, and when the heel of fortune rolls that race on top the latter becomes palpably guilty of discriminations and injustice no those less fortunately situated. "From the human makeup, differences in speech, manners, dress, racial ideals and interests are inevitable. It is perfectly natural that a community should desire to propagate its own ideas and retain control whereby its ideals may be perpetuated. It is right that a race should desire to conserve its racial entity and realize its own healthy development. Antipathy or antagonism of race against race is justifiable in so far as it seeks the development of each race without injustice, for although the obligation of the race to itself is great, its obligation to the larger unit is greater. "No American, surely," he continued, "needs to be told of the many whimsical forms in which prejudice and racial antipathies of the whites for the blacks find vent in the United States. Excluded from public conveyances, parks, libraries, hospitals and places of amusement in the South; excluded for the most part from all but menial forms of labor in the North, the Negroes of the United States are shut out from many avenues of opportunity and are at the same time required to square their lives with the same legal and moral standards and to satisfy their physical wants in the public market, subject in common with all others to the laws of the trade. "Although not assuming the burden of suggesting a solution, I have attempted to show that prejudice is likely to be as natural to the oppressed as to the oppressor and that the ultimate adoption of the principle of the Golden Rule and the brotherhood of man depends as much upon one as the other. More than this prejudice of a group or race in favor of the development of its ideals to the detriment of another group or race cannot be tolerated because of the greater obligation—the moral obligation of man to man—which is stronger than the duty to race or group. There may come, there must come a golden age in the dealings of men when selfish race antipathy will not be tolerated. It has no justificating reason touched with moral considerations. The law of human brotherhood must obtain, for only through the recognition of the rights of all can the rights of each be maintained." Mrs. John Weeks, who has been ill with blood poisoning at her home on China street, is reported to be in an improved condition. Mr. and Mrs W. H. Johnson, of 620 N. Carlton street, entertained a few friends Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Bessie D. Chamberlayn, of Boston, Mass. Rev. C. E. Herbert, of 1109 W. Lexington street, has been appointed pastor of the A. M. E. Church at Long Green Station, Md. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Bell, 214 Druid Hill avenue and left a fine baby boy. PROF. MASON A. HAWKINS LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF. Miss Lilly Washington, of Newport News Va., Mrs. Lucy Robinson and Mr. Warren Brooks, of Washington, D. C., have returned home after spending a week in the city the guests of Miss Beatrice Procter, 1811 Druid Hill avenue. A Pretty Card Party A card party and luncheon was given by Miss Aldina Hawkins, of 539 Prestman street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Payne, on last Monday evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Braxton, M. and Mrs. D. H. Murphy, Misses Augusta Rhoholt, Inez Crampton, Alma Kelly, and Anderson, Messrs. George Clemens, Edward Thomas, William Crampton, of Scranton, Pa., George Williams, Drs. E. Very Stokes and Edward Wright. A Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Beale, of 1134 Argyle avenue, gave a dinner last Sunday evening in honor of her uncle, Mr. Robert Ware. Among those, who were present, were Misses Rosa Bally of Washington D. C., Lucy White, of Boston, Mass., and a good. many other friends. Elects Officers. Jerusalem Temple No.4, A. E. A. O. Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, at its regular meeting, Tuesday evening, elected the following officers: S. G. Wesley, Illustious Poteentate; Thomas A. Jones, Chief Rabban; Robert R. W. Ross, Assistant Rabban; Nelson, Walker, High Priest and Prophet; David Harrod, Oriental Guide; George Dixon, Treasurer; George T. Duppin, Recorder. Meeting of New Fraternal Order A meeting in the interest of the Loyal Knights and Ladies of Malachites, a new fraternal order, was held at Perkins Square Baptist Church Monday night. Addresses were delivered by L. Melendez King, J. Finley Wilson, Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, all of Washington, and Mrs. Marie L. Williams, the deputy for Maryland. Miss Rosa O. Dyson and Mr. Wm. Taylor were married on November 29th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Gray, of 1418 Harford, avenue. The ceremony was performed by Father Dennis of St. Francis Church after which a reception was held. The happy couple will reside at the above address. Woman's Day at Asbury. Great success attended the Woman's Day exercises at Asbury M. E. Church last Sunday. The women's organizations of the church had charge. The sermon at 11 a. m. was by Mrs. Mary E. Lee, of Ohio. At 3 p. m., Sister Lee conducted praise and prayer service. At the night service addresses were made by Madames A. R. H. Miller, Mary F. Handy and I. H. Ross. Total collection $117.50. Officers were Mrs. Susie Howard, president; Mrs. Florence Peters, secretary; and Mrs. Emma Williams, treasurer. Rev. C. G. Cumings is pastor of the church. Funeral of Mr. Wm. Hall. The funeral of Mr. William Hall, who died at his home in Catonsville last Saturday after a lingering illness, was held Tuesday at M. Nebo M. E. Church, Catonsville. The deceased was porn in Ellicott City about 25 years ago. He was educated at Columbia University, New York, where he took a partial course in pharmacy. After working for a local white druggist, he passed the examination for harmacists, and opened a drugstore with another young man at Jefferson and Caroline streets. When Mr. Joseph Fennell opened the drug store at Druid Hill avenue and Biddle st., he went with him as manager of he prescription department. He is survived by a widow. Sunday School Officers Elected Whatcoat M. E. Sunday School elected the following officers: Mr. William C. Tongue, superintendent; Mr. James E. Williams, assistant superintendent; Mrs. James B. Hawkins, secretary; Miss Mary E. Cooper, pianist; Mr. John Blake, librarian; Mr. Daniel Orum, assistant librarian; Mr. Richard Johnson, chorister; Mr. James C. Tongue, treasurer. Teachers, Mr. James Williams, Miss M. E. Cooper, Mrs. Janie Thomas, Mrs. Mary West, Mrs. Alice Tongue, Miss Emma Tongue, Miss Daisy Hosey, Miss Florence Henry, Mrs. Susie Hosey, Mr. William Brown, Mr. Samuel Gans, Miss Nannie Mack, Miss Bessie Mack. Permanent OrganizationEffected At a largely attended meeting at John Wesley M. E. Church last Monday. Evening, leading spirits in the Republican Auxiliary Committee, which rendered such valuable service during the recent campaign, formed a permanent organization to be known as the Afro-American Civic League. The officers include: Dr. Ernest Lyon, president; John H. Murphy, Baltimore; Solomon Houston, Salisbury; Edward H. Wilson; Upper Fairmount; Dr. U. G. Bourne, Frederick and J. P. Forrester, vice president; Rev. A. L. Gaines, treasurer; Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, secretary; George A. Watty, assistant secretary and Harry S. Cummings, chairman of the executive committee. Officers Installed On Thursday Evening last the choir of St. Paul M. E. Church, W. Saratoga street, had the installation of officers for the ensuing year at the residence of Mrs. Charleston Brown, 1139 N. Woodyear street. President, Mrs. Rebecca Cooper; secretary, Mrs. Estelle Fields; treasurer, Miss Caryrie Burgess; librarian, Mr. Robt. Johnson. The yearly report was read showing that the choir had paid over $50.00. The choir is doing most excellent work, furnishing very efficient service on all occasions and very rapidly becoming one of the best choirs in the city. Mrs. M. Louise Freeland is organist and Mr. Thos. H. Franklin, director. The choir is now rehearsing an oratorio to be rendered at Easter. Mrs. Ross Honored. On Wednesday evening, November 23, 1911, Mrs. Susie E. Ross, the director of the Queen Esther Circle of The Woman's Home Missionary Society, went as usual to the monthly meeting and was informed by the president that the meeting had been postponed. She was immediately surrounded by a number of ladies of whom Mrs. Addie Kyler was chairman, and escorted to the dining room where she was informed that a reception and surprise had been arranged in her honor. She was then escorted to a chair and Mr. Geo. I. Simms, in a most unique speech, spoke of the great good which we accomplish in giving flowers while one is living so that we could smell the fragrance and of Mrs. Ross' splendid work in all departments of the church and on behalf of those present presented her with the sum of twenty-two dollars. The recipient was too overcome with emotion to fully express herself but thanked the donors for their thoughtful and highly appreciated gift. Those present were then entertained by Mrs. Hettie Scott with a splendid reception. After a pleasant evening those present returned to their homes much pleased with the commendable occasion. News From York, Pa. York, Pa., Dec. 15—Mrs. Mary A. C. Gray, one of the oldest hairdressers in the city, died at her home here last week. She is survived by one son, Prof. J. H. Gray, of Philadelphia. Funeral services were held at her late residence, 200 Duke street, last Sunday, Rev. W. D. Battle, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, officiating. Mrs. Rosie M. Clark, formerly of this city, is now residing at New Haven, Conn. Mr. Calvin Rouse, of 42 Fells avenue, is recovering from a brief illness. Mr. Charles Smith, who was severely burned in an explosion, is doing nicely. Mr. V. P. Brown is attending the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows at Harrisburg this week. Word has reached this city that Mrs. Samuel Johnson is very ill at the Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, Washington, where she is taking a course in trained nursing. Mrs. Kent Hopkins is in Baltimore, the guest of Miss Rosa Tolbert. PETERS—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Lettitia Fisher Peters, who departed this life 18 years ago today December 12, 1893. "We miss thee from our home, dear mother By her children. Card of Thanks. I wish to thank my many friends for their kindness during the illness of my husband and brother, David Hazelton, and for their many expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral designs following his death. Mrs. Nannie Hazelton. Miss Mary J. Hazelton. Beckett.—In loving remembrance of my dear husband, Thomas H. Beckett, who departed this life one year ago today December 12, 1910. Cone but not forgotten Gone but not forgotten. The month of December once more is here, To me the saddest of the year, Because it took from me away, Mf'loving husband one year ago today, Just like the sweet forgetme not, That, blooms in springtime here, The memory of my loving husband lives Within my heart so dear. When power divine, in mortal form, Came from above that, peaceful May his memory forever be fresh In the hearts of those that loved him. By his loving wife. The Ministerial Alliance meets at Grace Presbyterian Church Monday December 18, 11 a. m. Rev. Annias Brown, D. D., will preside. Rev. A. B. Callis will read a paper on "Christianity and its Crisis." Rare Opportunity. Rev. W. H. Shepherd, F. R. G. S., 20 years a missionary in Africa. Don't fail to hear his thrilling experiences. Asbury M. E. Church. Wednesday December 20, at 8 p.m. Admission free. Public invited. Notice! To all it may concern: All the Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers of the Grand Chatper Order of Eastern Star for Maryland and Jurisdiction are requested to meet at the residence of the Royal Grand Matron, 1208 Argyle avenue Tuesday, December 19, 1911 at 6:30 o'clock. Annie L. Martin, G. Matron. Maggie Cupher, G. S. Notice! To all it may concern: All members of Alexander Court No. 1 Daughters of Isis are requested by the Ill. Commanders, Marietta Stewart to meet the court Tuesday evening, December 19, 1911 at the usual place of meeting, Galilean Temple at 7.30 p. m. Marietta Stewart, Ill. Com. Maggie C. Upsher, Ill. Sec. B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Jessie Gwathney, president of the Women's Educational Society of Antioch Baptist Church, read a most excellent paper on the Source of a Workers Strength in the B. Y. P. U. at Enon Baptist Church Sunday evening last. Come out on Monday, Decemper 18 to hear Dr. Sheppard, who spent 8 years in the Jungles of Africa at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Admission 10 cents. Special for this Sunday, December 8th, at 3 p. m. b7 Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School, the choir of Sharp Street Mt. Winans and a paper by Miss Campbell. Don't fail to be present at the superintendent's rally Sunday December 17th. at 3 p. m. The school has been organized into four tribes and all the former superintendents will be present. BLUE RIBBON SOCIAL, No. 1 of Baltimore, Md. Will give their First Grand Ball, at the New Good Hope Hall, W. Lexington St., near Pine. On Wednesday evening, Dec. 20th, 1911. Music by K. & P. Band. 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DON'T DELAY--- Tical Company Next Door to Savoy Theatre SPECIAL NOTICES SPECIAL NOTICES Men's Day MADISON ST. PRES. CHURCH Kev, L. Z, Johnson, Pastor Sunday, December 17th, 1911 Program: 11 A. M. Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, presiding. "Religion: Its Demand Upon Men," Mr. Thomas W. Turner. "Men: Indifferent to Religion," George W. McMechen, Esq. "Obstacles: Of Religion, For Controlling in the Every-day Lile of Men," Warner T. McGuinn, Esq. presiding. Men: An Opportunity for the for Men," Mr. Wm. H. McAbee. "The Church: An Opportunity for Men," Mr. Wm. H. Beckett. "Obstacle: Of Men Neglecting the Church," Obstacles, Of the Church" Mr. Harry T. Pratt. All men are Invited George E. Frey, Clerk of Session. C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are invited to attend the 5 o'clock service, Sunday, Dec. 17, 1911. Address by Mr. Gough McDaniels of the Colored High School. Handy Memorial A. M. E. Church, corner Baker and Bruce streets, Rev. John Offer Custis, pastor. Third quarterly meeting—11 a. m., preaching. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Jones Watkins, D. D., of Enon Baptist Church. Choir and congregation are specially invited. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. R. E. Ford, D. D. presiding elder. H. W. Hiner, supt. Grand Union Bazar, given by the classes, Sunday School and League of Allen A. M. E. Church Lexington and Carlton Sts. Beginning Dec. 11th, lasting ten nights. Season tickets 25c. Mrs. Rosie Martin, Pres. 3t. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor Notice! There will be a sermon preached to John A. Logan Corps No. 17 of the W. R. C. Sunday, Dec. 17th, 1911, 3 o'clock, by Rev. Flagg., at Logan Post Hall. All the Corps and Posts are invited. Mary Sampson, Pres. Martha J, Brown, Chairman. Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School at 7.30 P. M., will render the sacred Cantata of "The Holy Infant." December 24th, 1911. T. J. Holliday, Supt. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. An offering at the door. PERKINS SQ. HAPT. CHURCH George and, Ogston Sts. Rev. F. R. Williams, Pastor 11 a.m. Sermon by the pastor 7.30 p.m. Special sermon by Rev. Owen Young, of Connecticut to the Nonpareils, Lindens and other or- --- ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Saratoga and Carry St. Saratoga and Carey Sts. Sunday services, Dec. 17th, 1911. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 3.00 P. M., Sunday School. 5.00 P. M., Epworth League. 8.00 P. M., The Choral Study Club will render a Sacred Concert under the personal direction of Miss Constantia Brown. Silver offering at the Door. Sylvester H. Norwood, Pastor Lookout for Dr. Richardson's Moving Pictures, Wednesday night, Dec. 20th. There will be six watches given away as prizes for selling tickets. Admission 10 cents Reisterstown. Rev. L. A. Carter, pastor 11 A. M. Sermon by Rev. L. A. Malloy. 3 P. M. Sermon by Rev. John A. Holmes, of Metropolitan M. E. Ch. 7.30 P. M. Platform meeting. W Ashbie Hawkins will deliver an address. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10 A. M., Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.20 P. M., Sunday School 5 P. M. Christian Endeavor. 7.30 P. M., Epworth League 8 P. M., Sermon by the Rev. Lee Ashbiy. Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. J. R. Milligan, Pres. E.L. Mrs. Nellie James, Pres. L. Aid CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, W. L. Gibson, Supt. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League, Literary and Musical Program, Mrs. Helen A. Cooper, President Mr. Joseph Cooper's Class. 6.30—Epworth League, Prayer and Praise Service, Wm. A. Smith, Leader, 7.30—A Sermon by the Pastor. MEN'S DAY 165 ASBURY M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. and Rogers Avenue, Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., Pastor. 9.30 A. M., Bible Class. 11 A. M., Sermon by Prof. D. S. S. Goodloe, Prin. of Md. State Normal School, No. 3. 2.30 P.M. Sunday School 5 P. M., Epworth League. 7 30 P. M., Platform meeting, Addresses by Mr. George A. Owens, and Mr. Hugh L. Macbeth. Strangers cordially welcomed, Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Julian W. Ross, Pres. of E. L. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 8 P. M. Anti-Lynching mass meeting. Prominent speakers will address the meeting. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH. Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. Sunday, Dec. 17th, 1911. 11.00 A. M., the Pastor will continue the series of Pre-Xmas sermons, subject: "Human Flesh God's Channel." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School: 5.30 P. M., Epworth League. At 8 P. M., Rev. R. F. Coats, of Woodville, Md., will preach. MEN'S DAY. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. O. Pastor. 9.30 A. M., Bible Class. 11 A. M., sermon to men by Rev. D. S. S. Goodloe, B. D., principal of Maryland Colored Normal School, Bowie, Md. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Platform Meeting. Prominent speakers. Strangers cordially welcomed. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Paik Ave. Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. Sunday Services. 11 A. M., Preaching by Brother John M. Barnes. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, J. W. Jones, Supt. 3 P. M., Class Meeting, Israel Barnes, leader 6 P. M., The Epworth League, Bro. J. M. Barnes, Pres. A fine program will be rendered 8.30 P. M., prayer meeting conducted by Bro Stephen Brown. Class meeting Tuesday and Wednesday. Bros. D. I. Fowler, J. M. Barnes and Steph Brown, Leaders. Thursday evening, Praver Meeting. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Bill. Pastor Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 3 P. M., Special S. S. Services 7.30 P. M. Grand Union Services Bethel and King's Hill congregation Sermon by Rev. Alfred Young. Subj "The Book of Seven Seals. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laureens and Calhoun St. Rev. P. W. Wortham, D.D., Pastor 11 A. M., Preaching. Topic: A Dangerous Delusion. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 7.00 Allen C. E. League. 8.00 P. M., Preaching. Rev. C. H. Stepteau, D. D., P. E. Potomac District. Strangers always welcome. T. Andrew Moore. Pres. A.C.E.L. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2:30 P.M. Sunday School. 3.30 P. M. Sermon by Rev. M. F. Sydes, D. D., of Waters A. M. E. Church. 6.30 P. M., A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 8 P. M. Sermon by the pastor to Mary Magdalene Court, No. 23, G. U. O. of Nazarites. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. Carroll St. near Carey St. Rev. Wm. A. Harris, Pastor 11 A. M., Preaching. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 4.30 P. M. Union meetings of the Singing Bands. 6.30 P. M. Christian Endeavor. 7.30 P. M., Preaching. Subject: "The First Marriage." Subject; "The First Marriage," Monday, Dec. 18th, Preachers Wives, Concert. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Wayman Circles, Women and Men's Day. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. D. J. Beckett. 6.00 p. m. A. C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Rev. D. J. Beckett. Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, Pres. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor 11 A. M., Preaching, by Rev Ivy 2.30 P. M. Sunday School 3 P. M. Sermon by Rev. Ernest Loyns, his congregation will also be present. 4.30 A. C. E. L. Special Xmas program to be rendered and souvenirs given away on Sunday, Dec. 24 8 P. M. Sermon by pastor. 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 Rev. P. E. Jordan. 2 30 P. M. Sunday School. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by pastor Everybody invited. I. F. Waters, Supt. GRACE PRESBYTEIAN CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edw. Williams, Minister, Residence: 623 W. Lanvale Street. 11 A. M., "Whittier, Poet of Freedom." 8.00 P. M., Sermon by minister Prayer meeting Wednesday, at 8 P. M. Seats free. All welcome. Thursday 8 p. m. "The Minute Men." Miss Ruth Lee, Directress. Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist. CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Carrollton Ave., corner Riggs Ave. 11 A. M., Services. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School At 8 P. M., Preaching. Mr. C. Maillard, Clerk. Rev. R. J. Curtis, Pastor. CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street. 11 A. M., sermon by Rev. Samuel Myers. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8 P. M., special sermon by Rev. James Robinson. All are invited. Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor in charge. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor 10 a. m. Class. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. G. W. Fowler 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 p. m. Rev. Ballou. 8 P. M., sermon by Pastor, Public invited. J. W. Fowler, Prec. U. B. --- MISSIONARIES NEEDED BADLY IN THE SOUTH Africa In a stirring sermon at John Wesley M. E Church last Sunday, Dr. Ernest Lyon spoke of the recent lynching in Tennessee, when several inoffensive and law abiding colored people were put to death by a mob. He said in part: "Christian civilization in the United States was undoubtedly shocked and the American people humiliated in the excess of the heathen abroad through the conduct of the Tennessee mob on Wednesday last. The most barbarous people, in the most degraded center, could do no worse than was done by that inhuman crowd of American savages. The deed becomes more aggravating and less excusable because of a lack of provocation or reason on the part of the victims for such inhumanity. These innocent, industrius, law abiding colored people was guilty of no crime, either against individuals or against society. Their only offense was an assiduous application to the development of their little farm, and an expressed determination to live upon the land bought and paid for out of the sweat of their brows. For this they were waylaid, while on their way to a cotton mill, tied to their own wagon, in which were the fruits of their toil, and then burned to death, despite their cries for mercy, by a mob which had decreed that no colored people were wanted in that section. What inhumanity! "Is this the civilization of which the white man boasts? What have the pulpits of this city and nation to say about this? What would they say if this were done in Russia to the Jews or in China to the missionaries, where perhaps the provocation would be more grievous? What would the United States Government do if such acts were committed against its citizens in a foreign country? Congress threatens to abrogate the treaty between this Government and Russia because the latter refuses to recognize the rights of nationalized American Jews. Morgan Shusher in being guaranteed protection in the Persian mix up and members of the committee on foreign relations are quoted as saying, that it will be a bitter day for Russia if a hair of Shuster's head is hurt. But native born citizens in Christian America can be burned alive lynched to the limbs of trees, shot down in cold blood, denied trial by jury, and their families reduced to suffering and want without redress, protection or protest. "Such a condition must be rather humiliating to the missionaries in foreign lands. Attention should be turned to State of Tennessee. Missionaries by the scores should be poured into that unfortunate State in order to civilize and Christianize its backward inhabitants. Missionary efforts can have but very little effect in other lands in the face of these facts. We ought to civilize and christianize our heathens at home before we undertake to do for others what we so badly stand in need of ourselves." Snow Hill Notes (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill. Md., Dec. 15—Mr. William Johnson returned to his home in Wilmington Del., after attending the funeral of him mother. Mr. L. W. Thomas, of Troutville, Va., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar D. Jones this week. Mr. Asbury Jones, who has been ill, is improving. Mr. Welley Holland is seriously ill. Mrs. Linda Robins is still on the sick list. A successful hoop drill was given at the M. E. Church under the leadership of Mrs. Lavinia Jewett. Hia Only Chance. The man who has never become sufficiently important to lift a first shovelful of earth or lay a corner stone or drive a last spike may as well try to become reconciled to the fact that posterity will have to honor him. If he is to be honored. Can't Make the World Belle It. Experience proves that more satisfaction can be got out of the minding other people's business than by any other plan—Sheffield (Ala.) Stand- REV. DR. ERIEST LYON. Balte, Md., Dec. 11, 1911—In reply to an article published in the "Baltimore Times" of Saturday December 9, 1911, relative to the True Reformers kicking over traces, also threatening to mob the Grand Worthy Master. We desire to state the above is an absolute falshood, in the worse form. Most of the kicking was done by members who are out of the Order and have been for years, and not in sympathy with the same; they simply came on this particular occasion because they thought there would be "something doing." As to the attempt to mob the G. W. M., is absolutely false. There as not such a word mentioned in the meeting. It is true that the Grand Worthy Master came here, for the purpose of making a change for the good of the Order, which he did by appointing Rev. Hezekiah Brown of Baltimore, chief of Baltimore and Maryland Division. He is a Christian gentleman, easy of ap proach, affable in manners, and we feel proud to have a representative, no one need be ashamed of him. The Grand Worthy Master acted cool and level headed as a Christian brother, from start to finish, which we approved very much. So far as the Order being in the hands of receivers any man or set of menshould have common sense enough to know that if the Organization was in the hands of receivers, they could not transact any business in Maryland or any other State. Yet this was said to poison the minds of the people against the Order. The good thinking people of the Order are going to do more for the success of the Organization then they ever did before. The members are already taking on new life and rallying to the support of the new Chief. We are not surprised at this article because it was stated by Mr. J. P. Evans and some others that they would start out the next day to break it up. Could we expect anything else from men from whose intentions are to do evil. We hope the public in general will not entertain for a moment that an Organizaton as strong today as the Order of True Reformists could be so easily broken up. by the above mentioned parties. So we hope the public will not be misled by false statements, because the Order is still doing business, at the same stand, 310 St. Paul street; and we mean to leave no stone unturned that will aid us in carrying forward the success of this Grand and Noble Institution. Already there are numbers of persons who have decided to come back into the Order, within the next few days and pay the full amount of cash; others are on the way. We had quite an enthusiastic meeting on Friday evening, December 8th, when the G. W. Mrs. Rosa Thompson, of Philadelphia was present and helped to instill new interest in the work. Does this look llike the Order is dead? No. Yours, Mr. Thos. Randolph Mr. J. W. Winston Mr. Wm. H. Jackson Mrs. A. Young Advt Mr. Samuel Turner. Golden Opportunity. A stranger passed through our show street the other evening and heard our popular youth and beauty in the strenuous warble of gladstone song. He was much impressed, and later, in lauding the town to ye editor, he said that he didn't know of a place on earth where there was such a golden opportunity for a good music teacher.—Hedre Corners Harald. ELKS' MEMORIAL SERVICE Brooklyn Lodge Conducts Session of Scorpny at Concord the chief secret society event in Brooklyn for the week ending Dec. 9 was the memorial service for deceased members of Brooklyn lodge No. 32 Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held at the Concord Baptist church. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, pastor of the church. The choir sang appropriate selections, and the ceremonies of the order were performed by the officers of the lodge in condensed form. Dr. Moss' sermon dealt with the history, meaning and progress of the order, showing its benefits and the necessity for mutual cooperation for individual unfit. Though many of the old timers are missing from the ranks, the members have lost none of the zeal and enthusiasm which characterized their work in former days, when the lodge was in the bloom of youth and budding popularity. In its membership are some of Brooklyn's most prominent business and professional men. The officers are W. A. Brown, exalted ruler; D. M. Webster, esteemed leading knight; Dr. S. W. Wright, esteemed loyal knight; W. P. Moore, esteemed lecturing knight; J. T. Brown, secretary; T. E. Scott, assistant secretary; Ed Taylor, treasurer; J. E. Myers, inner guard; R. Wilson, organist; W. Waller, chaplain; Joseph Durrell, esquire, and Dr. O. M. Waller, medical director. YOUNG WRITER REVIEWS BOOK BY FORMER TEACHER "Quest of the Silver Floece" Like Unto "Uncle Tom's Cabin." By ALBON LEWIS HOLSEY. New York.—I propose to put aside my notebook on advertising thoughts for the time being and tell you about "The Quest of the Silver Floece," the novel by W. E. Du Bols. I first saw Dr. Du Bols when I was a schoolboy. He had come to my little Georgia town to deliver an address and stopped for two days at my home. When he left I accompanied him to the station. In after years I met him at Atlanta university as student and teacher. In the classroom I worshiped his philosophy of life, and from the platform I marveled at his teachings. I took every opportunity to drink deeply from his knowledge of men and things, upper worlds and lower worlds and of 10,000,000 black people, despised, ill treated and misunderstood. Through these years of direct and indirect association I thought I knew the man, but it reminded for "The Quest of the Silver Fleece" to open my eyes to the fathomless depths of his knowledge of human nature and his "inner striving" for justice to his people. As I had always met his written thoughts in a serious, pessimistic vein I feared I might lose him in fiction, and with a feeling of curiosity I began his novel. From curiosity the feeling rapidly changed to interest and wilderment, and at the finish the 400 pages seemed to a chapter, and I yearned for more to read. Unlike many books, it will appeal to all men; it is so human. The puritanic New Englander, the busy, indifferent northerner; the hot headed, radical southerner; the patient, thoughtful Afro-American, will find in it some truth he had not known, some thought he had thought and lost awhile and a revelation of real learning, which is, after all, but a human desire for fair play. You awaken to find yourself in the black belt of Alabama, dense with swamps, and underbrush and denser still with ignorance, vice and superstition. Out of these murky depths there come a black boy and a brown girl, whose fortunes you eagerly follow from this blackness to the light of intelligence in Washington and back again to this same blackness to carry this new light. You see the cotton growing in the fields, you bear the hum of the cotton gins, and you peep into the secret council of moneyed men who control prices and corner markets. Every phase of the Negro problem is discussed before your eyes are you are aware what is happening. The hideousness of prejudice, Jim-crowism and peonage are vividly and truthfully touched in the author's fascinating style, and every once in awhile one feels like shouting. "Oh, consistency, where art thou?" The book will live, and in after years we will teach our children to read "Uncle Tom's Cabin," a story of slaves, and its remarkable sequel, a story of half slaves. "The Quest of the Silver Fleece." These two great books must live together. Why "Grandfather Clause" Would Fail The election of United States senators by the direct vote of the people was the subject of Senator William E. Borah's lecture at the Academy of Music in Brooklyn the first week in December. In answer to some legal point in connection with his idea of direct nominations, the senator said that the so called "grandfather clause" had never been properly presented and if it were it would fall by reason of the fifteenth amendment. GIVE THE CHILD A DOLL FOR CHRISTMAS. 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Griggs, the Negro author, who made an address on "The Esther of the Negro Race." Rev. Griggs fully sustained his reputation as being one of the greatest orators the race has thus far produced. The meeting was in the nature of a public testimonial in honor of the author's seventh book "Wisdom's Call" which has just been issued. Many of the city's most prominent colored leaders were seated on the platform. Bishop C. H. Phillips, of the, C. M. E. Church, presided over the meeting in his characteristic manner and spoke of the importance of the members of the colored race honoring their leaders, stating that the leaders of the white race are always put foremost on all occasions. In an eloquent and forebice speech Dr. W. S. Ellington, one of the leading pastors of Nashville, introduced Dr. Griggs, whose subject was "The Esther of the Negro Race." Dr. C. V. Roman, a leading physician here, spoke at the close of the meeting thanking Mr. Griggs for his masterly address. Letters were read from prominent white Southern men, encouraging the author in his attempt to convert the South. Another letter was read from Bishop I. B. Scott, who has just sailed tor Africa. It follows: "I have read with pleasure and profit the book entitled "Wisdom's Call" which I purchased from you before I left Nashville. I desire to say that I consider it one of the most remarkable discussions of the relation of the races in this country that I have ever read. I believe that it would change conditions in the South if it were read by any considerable number of the leaders of that section. I am so much convinced of this that I am perfectly willing to unite with those who feel disposed to do so, to purchase one or two hundred copies for free distribution in the South. My plan would be to send these copies to the leading editors and some few of the Southern statesmen and thinkers. Personally, I wish to thank you for the book and sincerely trust that you may more than realize what must have been your hope in writing this volume." Arrangements are on foot to see that copies of the book are placed in the hands of the statesmen of the country, from the President down, for it is believed that it will go a long ways toward changing the mind of the South, thus changing its actions toward the Negro. MARYLAND AND TAFT Maryland will in all probability record its vote for the renomination of President Taft. The election of Phillip Lee Goldsborough as governor; the appointment of Republican State Chairman John B. Hanna as collector of internal revenue to succeed Mr. Goldsborough; the fact that William P. Jackson, the Republican National Committeeman for Maryland spent the largest individual amount for the success of Goldsborough and the fact that William F. Stone, collector of customs for this port, is regarded as the State Republican leader and is also sergeant-at-arms of the Republican National Committee are the straws that indicate that Maryland's eight votes will be cast for Taft in the next Republican National Convention. All of the leading Republican office-holders, as well as those who look forward for preferment under Mr. Goldsborough, will work under Taft's renomination, unless there is a rift in the lute. While no one has announced his candidacy for delegate to the next National Republican Convention, Councilman Harry S. Cummings is mentioned as a possibility from the fourth congressional district, and Dr. Ernest Lyon from the third district. While things look bright for Mr. Taft's chances it cannot be said that he is a general favorite in Maryland. Among prominent colored men, who are politicians, there is much antipathy to the President because of his Southern policy to the race. In a primaay the force of these men's opposition would be felt, but in a contest in which the bosses could dictate everything there would not be much chance of having their convictions prevail by selecting delegates opposed to the renominations of the President. La Follette and the progressives have no organizations in Maryland, or prominent sponsors, however. Baltimore Correspondence, Charleston, W. Va. Advocate. A conference of social workers among the Negroes in New York City was held on Monday afternoon and evening, in the United Charities Buildings under the auspices of the National League on Urban conditions among Negroes. —hile the meetings were not largely attended, those present represented a set of people who are generally active in such work. There were several prominent speakers at both sessions. Dr. Win. H. Bulkley and Prof. DuBois were among the afternoon speakers, aside from Dr. Edw. E. Pratt, secretary of the National League on Urban conditions among the Negroes. The meeting was addressed by Dr. W. H. Brooks, who spoke briefly, taking as his keynote cooperation. He believed that the Hope Day Nurseries and the two homes for colored girls should all be consolidated in one building. He said that the clergy should all come together and have an understanding about their Sunday sermons, for instance all ministers take their subject, the evil or some similar subject on a given day. He says that frequently when one minister preaches one thing another advocates just the opposite. Mrs. Frances R. Keeper spoke in behalf of the home of which she is matron. She says that during the fourteen years the White Rose Home for colored girls has been in existence they have housed over ten thousand girls, fifteen hundred have been met at the Norfolk and New York wharves. Mrs. Keysers claims that 90 per cent of the girls aided by the institutions have turned out good vigorous women. Fred. R. Moore, of the New York Age, spoke of the press. He said as the Age was concerned he would cooperate with the organization in helping colored people. The speaker in his characteristic manner took issue with Miss Mary White Ovington (white) about why colored children do not seek public baths, etc. She claims that colored people do not make use of as many places as they should, because many of them having recently arrived from the South, do not know their rights. Mr. Moore said it was because Negroes, unlike the Irish, have been trained to use bath tubs. He scored the white press, saying that it forces the Negro press to spend all its time in building up the progress which the white press constantly tears down. He said Negro papers would be able to discuss the Tariff, etc., if they did not have to spend all their time moralizing. Rev. H. C. Bishop spoke on the church, saying in part, that the churches should cooperate. He told of the boy's clubs, which have been organized in his parish for the purpose of developing them mentally, morally and physically. He thinks most institutions are weak in that they only develop the mind and body of individuals, omitting the spiritual side and the character. It is well, he said, to develop the physical nature of the individual but he should also be trained how to use it,—to hold it in restraint. New York Correspondence Chicago Chronicle. A GREAT ADMIRAL WHO DIED POOR. Bv. A. W. MACY. In these days of vast fortunes, when the struggle for wealth is so strenuous, it is refreshing to read about Admiral Blake of the British navy. Few men have had more or better opportunities to become rich than he. His career as an admiral was very brilliant. He won many victories over the Dutch, the Spaniards and the Portuguese. He swept the Mediterranean clear of pirates, and restored commerce to its normal activity. It was under his pennon that England first attained supremacy of the seas. In the battle of Santa Cruz, off the island of Tenerife, he destroyed the Spanish fleet "amid whirlwinds of fire and iron hall," and captured, it is said, 38 wagon loads of silver. Yet he never profited financially by his victories, and when he died, in 1657, his estate amounted to less than $2,500. WORK OF REV. J. C. TAYLOR. Energetic Young Pastor Who Knows How to Get Results. Buffalo, N. Y.—Among the successful and capable young pastors of the A. M. E. Zion connection is the Rev. J. C. Taylor, pastor of the St. Luke A. M. E. Zion church in this city. He is one of the best known churchmen in the connection and has before him a brilliant future in the ministry. During his six years' pastorate in Buffalo his church has had a steady growth until today it is one of the lending churches in this section. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON LESSON FOR DECEMBER EZRA TEACHES THE LAW. LESSON TEXT—Nehemiah & The increase in the membership of the church and the prominent place it holds in the community are due to the untiring devotion and energy exhibited by the Rev. Mr. Taylor. When he was brought to his present charge six years ago he found a struggling little mission with a membership of fifteen. The place of worship was in a hall which was inadequate to properly conduct the work. The task of increasing A. B. REV. J. G. TAYLOR. the membership and the securing of a more convenient place of worship confronted the pastor. Seeing a splendid opportunity for the upbuilding of the church, he set about to bring the church membership into active service. Within five years the membership had greatly increased, and the congregation has likewise. A splendid church edifice has been erected. The tev. Mr. Tayler believes that the church should meet the demands of the people. With that end in view he conducts his church on the institutional plan, a feature being the serving of Sunday meals to the congregation. To meet the growing population in the city he hopes to erect a larger and more commodious edifice, to be conducted wholly along the institutional plan. The Rev. J. C. Taylor is a native of Bristol, Tenn. He received his early education in the public schools of his native town, which was afterward supplemented at Knox college in Knoxville, Tenn., from which he graduated with honors in the class of 1803. While at college he made a brilliant record and was one of the honor men of the class. CENTURY OF RELIGIOUS GROWTH AT ABYSSINIAN. Success of Anniversary Exercises Gladdens Heart of Pastor Powell. The celebration of the one hundred and third anniversary of the founding of the Abyssinian Baptist church. New York, which began on Tuesday. Nov. 28, came to a successful close on Sunday evening, Dec. 10. The Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of the church, is doing a most excellent work and feels highly gratified over the outcome of the celebration in every respect. The membership of the church is large, and its groups of workers along special and general lines have made the influence of the church felt for good throughout the city. Among the pastors of Greater New York and vicinity who, with their choirs, took part in the religious and literary exercises were the Rev. William P. Hayes. Mount Olivet: Rev. R. C. Ransom. Bethel A. M. E.; Rev. Granville Hunt of Mount Vernon, Rev. W. M. Moss of Brooklyn, Rev. M. B. cholrs, took part in the religious and literary exercises were the Rev. William P. Hayes, Mount Olivet; Rev. R. C. Ransom, Bethel A. M. E.; Rev. Granville Hunt of Mount Veron, Rev. W. M. Moss of Brooklyn, Rev. M. B. Hucless, Rev. R. D. Wynn of Newark, N. J.; Rev. Jacob B. Boddle of New Rochelle, N. Y., and the Rev. William A. Creditt of Philadelphia. The church was founded in 1808 and has had an eventful and for the most part a successful career. It has also been fortunate in securing well qualified men as pastors. The Rev. R. D. Wynn, who assisted in the anniversary services, pastored the church for sixteen years while it was located in Waverly place, in the downtown section of the city. He was succeeded by the Rev. C. S. Morris, who was in turn succeeded by the present pastor, the Rev. A. Clayton Powell. The church edifice is now located on West Fortich street. Dr. Powell has raised thousands of dollars for the various needs of the church. Increased its membership in large numbers and made many improvements along other lines. He is one of the most widely known ministers of the New England Baptist missionary convention INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON LESSON TEXT—Nehemiah 8. MEMORY VERSES—2, 3. GOLDEN TEXT—The law of the Lord in perfect, converting the soul."—Psa. 18. TIME—One week after the completion of the walls in our last lesson. The first day of the 17th month, B. C. 444. The beginning of the civil new year ushered in by the feast of Trumpets. The seventh month includes parts of September and October. The 1st day of this month was October 4, in 1910. The seven days' feast of vs. 15-18 was the Feast of Tabernacles beginning on the 6th day of the seventh month, in October. B. C. 444, and continuing 7 or 8 days. 14 October 2023. PLACE—Jerusalem. PEKISONS—Nochemih the governor of Judea. Ezra, the Scribe, a chief priest. Artaxerxes king of Persia, including Palestine. Herodotus is writing his histories in Greek about this time, 450-430 B. C. In spite of all opposition the walls of Jerusalem had been completed. The city was safe from her enemies. The character and conduct of the citizens had been restored, and was equipped for service. These, complete an act in a great drama of providence, in which the courage that stands to duty in face of all danger and the faith that looks to God in prayer had been vindicated. But these things merely meant Opportunity. They did not constitute a great city, nor a true kingdom, nor a holy nation, nor outward prosperity, nor a people of God. They only rendered these things possible. The great question now was how to restore the nation to its place in the kingdom of God, how to build up a pure, righteous, noble people, who should be depositories of the true religion, who should proclaim it by their lives and tongues, who should hold up the True Light before the world. The first means was the Instruction of the whole people in the Word of God. After a week's rest from the severe labors of building the wall, the civil New Year's day was ushered in by the blowing of trumpets, and horns with mouth-pieces of gold; and this "memorial blowing" continued all day from morning till evening, proclaiming a day of rejoicing, like our Christmas bells. It was to proclaim God's covenant, to sound victory over Satan, to sound a call to repentance, as it were a blast to wake men from their sleep of sln. The people gathered themselves together as one man, including men and women, and all the children old enough to hear with understanding. This is the true ideal of the church—all the congregation in the Bible school; all the Bible school in the congregation; and everybody in the whole community in both. And no church, and no body of churches, in any town should be satisfied with less. There should be a frequent and accurate census by a federation of the churches, for this end. Ezra the Scribe and Teacher suddenly appears at this time. Where he had been during the 13 years between his reforms and the coming of Nehemiah to rebuild the wall is unknown. It seems most probable that he returned to Babylon, and continued his studies of the Law of Moses, and when he learned of Nehemiah's great work he also returned to Jerusalem, and was prepared to forward the religious training of the people, as soon as Nehemiah's work for their material safety was completed. It was the people themselves that requested Ezra to read the law to them, the law of Moses. This testifies to a general knowledge of the existence of a book the contents of which, so far as they are known, agreed substantially with our Pentateuch. Ezra did not originate this law. The books of the law, and the history of Israel had been scattered in separate books in various places during the distracted times of Israel later history. Ezra codified, edited, brought together, the law of Moses, and its unfolding during their history very much as centuries later the scattered writings of the apostles were united into our New Testament. But it was the law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel, a real word of God. This was the beginning of a new era of Bible study. Very few of the people could have Bibles, for they were rare and expensive. Few could read even if they had books. The reading and the teaching were chiefly by the priests. Now came the time of the people. Synagogues began to be established for teaching the law in every town and village. The people must hear for themselves, and all of them be taught and trained in the Scriptures. The greatest need of our times is more and deeper religious life. Religion is, after all, the principal thing; that a mere readjustment of ethical formularies is not enough; that a deeper note than this must be struck if we hope to restore the lost harmony to the human soul and the social order. There must be something to worship, something that kindles our purest love and marshes our highest loyalty. Nothing less than this will meet the social need of the time, which is a call for a radical change in ruling ideas, for a mighty A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair. Most convenient and Satisfactory. MAKES HAIR GROW Mrs. Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars. Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for those places on your temples. Not greasy—will not gum. Scalp Treatment. Hair Straightening. Mail Orders Promptly Attended. Mrs. Alice E. 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A full line of Rubber Boots and Lad es' and Children's Rubbers. We Give Yellow Trading Stamps 704 & 706 Druid Hill Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dent, 1616 Division street., celebrated their wedding reception on Thursday evening, December 7, 1911 at 8.30 p.m. at Paca Academy. The hall was beautifully decorated with palms and chrysanthemums. Kerr's Orchestra furnished music for the evening. The evening was spent in dancing until ten o'clock when the guests were served with refreshments. The bride was gowned in white satin meteor trimmed in Irish lace and pearls and carried a shower loquet of roses and chrysanthemums. The receiving party were Mrs. Blanche Leakins, sister of the bride white silk with silver trimming; Mrs. Samuel Joyce, white silk; Miss Martha Jackson, white silk. Miss Maggie Sewell, of Philadelphia, Pa., white chiffon; Mrs. Harry Duckett, of Philadelphia, pink messaline, and little Miss Margaret Floyd, flower girl white silk. The ushers were Messrs. Samuel Joyce, Ernest Purviance, James Lee, of Washington, D. C., and George Clements. Among the handsomely gowned ladies were: Mrs. Edward Irvin, black messaline trimmed in fringe and jet. Mrs. A. C. Crane, blue chiffon. Mrs. Wm. Cornish, white lace robe over green satin with pearl trimmings; Mrs. John Hughes, black silk beaded net over Alice blue. Mrs. Wm. Jackson, lavender silk. Mrs. George Wilkes, baby blue silk trimmed in Irish lace. Mrs. Compton Mackel, black spangled net over white. Mrs. John C. Yaeger, cream net over blue satin. Mrs. Sherman Hill, crystal and gold with diamonds. Mrs. Annie Williams, blue and white silk. Mrs. Wm. Hawkins, black lace over spangles. Mrs. Henry Cornish, black spangled net. Mrs. Chandler Simms, white messaline. Mrs. W. M. Green, black satin. Mrs. Robert Brown, brocaded satin with silver trimmings. Mrs. Edward Bryant, black net. Miss Lillian Rawlings, black silk pongee. Mr. and Mrs. George I. Simms. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Toomey. 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Washington, violet messaline. Mrs. James H. Blake, cream silk poplin, Miss Mattie Rawlings, French marquisette. Miss Mildred Hamilton, white satin trimmed in red chiffon and fur. Mrs. Lucy Callis, lavendar gown with Duchess lace. Messrs Samuel Camel, Frank H. Young, Herbert Savoy, George F. Blackstone, Robert Shorts, Henry Camphor, Wm. DeCoursey, Thomas H. Wright, Oscar Watts, Luther Tucker, William Washington, Albert Peck, William White, N. Burke George Henson, Arthur James, John Hughes, Edward Bryant, Robert Brown, Samuel Matthews, James Blake, and Ellsworth Toomey. Male Members Hold Meeting. At the annual meeting of male members of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, Tuesday night, it was unanimously decided to invite the Washington Annual Conference to hold its fiftieth annual session at the church. The conference was organized in the church. The members also voted for the return of Rev. W. A. C. Hughes for the eighth successive year. The board of trustees also made their annual report, which showed that over $12,000 had passed through their hands during the last year. Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Peck, of 521 Mosher. street, celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage on Saturday evening, December 9th. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and palms, the color scheme being silver and white. There were 250 invitations extended to their many friends, and liberal responses were received. The ladies assisting Mrs. Peck in receiving were: Mrs. William Ellick, of Brooklyn, N; Y.,; Mrs. Henry Robinson, of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Harold Barrett, of Orange, N.J.; Mrs. Carroll Webster, of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. G. W. Bryant, of Boston, Mass., Mrs. Garnet Wilkinson, of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Robert Spotswood, of New York. The Baltimore ladies assisting in receiving were: Mrs. James Hunter, Mrs. Samuel Hackett and Mrs. William Langley, Among the other out of town guests were: Miss Julia Taylor, of Washington, D.C., Mrs. L. Pryor, of Omaha, Neb., Mr. and Mrs. Traverse Pinn, of Washington, D.C., Mr. and Mrs. Walter Singleton, of Washington, D.C., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, of Harrisburg, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, of Bennings, D.C., Mr. and Mrs.B.T. Reed, of Jersey City, N. J., Messrs. Garnett Wilkinson, CarrollWebster, Henry Robinson, G. W. Scott, Thomas Short, Dr. Phillip Brooks, and Master J. Constantine Webster, of Washington, D.C. in cadet uniform attended the door. H.W.Barrett, of Orange, N. J., George W. Banks and Robert Sposwood; of New York and Wesley P. Williams, of Youngstown, Ohio. An elaborate collation was served from 8 until 10.30 p.m. and on Sunday the 10th, Mr. and Mrs. Peck entertained their out of town guests at breakfast and dinner. Mrs. Emma Nichols and Miss Gladys Washington cared for the presents which were very numerous and costly. Music for the occasion as furnished by Prof. Charles E. Dungee. Miss Wilson A Bride Miss Irene Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wilson, and Mr. William E. Smith were married at the residence of the bride's parents, 847 China street, Thursday evening of last week The ceremony was performed by Dr. Ernest Lyon. Mrs. Addie Fowler, of 1067 W. Lexington street, has returned from a visit to friends in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Clark, of 1823 N. Fremont avenue, are the recipients of a robust baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Take a trip Xmas week to the wonderland and see the Grand Coronation and Encampment representing the Seven Ancient Tribes tenting at Waters A. M. E. Church, Aisquith street, commencing December 25 to January 1, 1912 under the auspices of the Trustees Auxiliary. Admission 5 cents. Season, 25 cents. Rev. M. F. Sydes, pastor. Opening of parsonage of Waters A. M. E. Church 427 Aisquith street Monday, December 18. The Parsonage Committee invites every member, friend and well wishers of the church to be present. Refreshments will be served by the committee. Free will offering at the door from 7 to 11 p. m. Union Bazar by the members of Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church and the Neighborhood Club. At the above Church, Patterson Ave. and Calhoun St. Beginning Friday, Dec. 15th and ending Jan. 1st, 1912 Special Attractions Season Tickets 25c. Admission 5c. Mrs. Annie Wright, Pres. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor. Notice—All the members of King Solomon Lodge No. 1 B. and S. of Good Hope are requested to be present on your next meeting night Tuesday December 19. As this is the last meeting of the year your presence is desired. Kindly com- ply. Sister Grace A. Morris finan- cial secretary. Sister Luvena Champhor, V. S. Brother W. H. Saunders, W. S. 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Not gold plated or filled, but solid gold and guaranteed. Splendid movement that will keep accurate time. Unique setting of pearls and French brilliants. Positively the best value ever offered. BERMAN'S JEWELRY SHOP, 29 WEST LEXINGTON ST. "We Serve." Waiters and employees, whose duties will not allow them to attend watch meeting services, will hold all day services Thursday, December 28, 1911 at Enon Baptist Church, Park avenue near Dolphin street. Rev. Jones Watkins, pastor. All ministers and congregations invited to attend. Prominent ministers to speak at each service. 10.30 a. m., sermon by Rev. L. S. Flagg, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church. 1 to 2 p. m.; a fine dinner served to the aged. Come and bring the old folks that they may enjoy in their declining years the waiter's and employees' hospitality. 3 p. m., sermon by Rev. Wm. A. Alexander, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church. 7.30 p. m., platform meeting led by prominent divines. 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The object is to arouse public sentiment against the growing practise of burning human beings, to call the attention of Congress to it, and to have it put its seal of disapproval by statuary enactment. NOTICE! A PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Marting, a bride and groom of Philadelphia, were in the city last week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Holland, of 1813 White street, grand parents of the bride. Mid-Holiday Dance, December 28. Sergeant William H. Blake, a member of the Ninth Calvary Band, was in the city this week renewing old acquaintances. He has been in the United States Army for the past 25 years. Kerr's Orchestra, December 28. Mr. Paul G. Prayer, of New York, a publisher of theatrical prorgams, was in the city this week. He is a son-in-law of Chris J. Perry, editor of the Philadephia Tribune. Fishermen's Hall, December 28. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, who has charge of the work of the A. M. E. Church in South Africa, was in the city a few days last week. Mr. Thomas J. Hilliard, of 1418 Orleans street, is able to be out after a month's illness. The Drexel Aureora Borealis Extravanza Wednesday, Evening December 27th at Galilean Hall. Yours truly, Ernest Purviance. The bazars at Trinity and St. John A. M. E. Churches are well attended. The Drexel Aureora Borealis Extravanza Wednesday, Evening December 27th at Galilean Hall. The monthly meeting of the Ministerial Union will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church Monday. See Placard for December 28. The monthly meeting of the Du Bois Circle, an oragnization of prominent ladies, will be held at the residence of Miss Carrie Cook 526 W. Lanvale street, next Tuesday. Amission 25 cents, December 28. Revs C. S. Briggs, Alexandria, Va.; David Johnson, Toshes, Va.; B. J. Bolding, Petersburg, Va.; E. Venture, Perrymans, Md., and A. F. Wallace, Williamsport, Md., were among the visitors in the city this week. Handsome prize to be given away December 28. Mr. Emile Nelson is appearing this week in "Over Night" at the Auditorium. He is the only colored member of the company, and plays the part of a stewart on a boat in a scene on the Hudson river. Prizes in Fenuell's Pharmacy, Dec 28 Brown's Circle gave a well attended entertainment at Galilean Fishermen's Hall last Friday. A number of organizations aided them including the Doctors' Coachmen's Association. The Drexel Aurorea Borealis Extravanza Wednesday Evening, December 27th at Galilean Hall. Yours truly, Ernest Providence. Little Miss Elveria L. Mallory has returned to her home on W. Mulberry, street after spending the week of Thanksgiving with her aunt Mrs. Florence Toomey, 568 Prestman street. 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 e PROF. VERONA GREATEST BORN MEDIUM MAKE NO CHARGE if the object of your visit is not explained without asking a question. Can be seen on all matters of business love, courtship, marriage, investments, etc. by my advice I remove evil influence witchcraft, spells, cure diseases and unite the separated. I never fail. I also teach hypnotism and how to become a medium. No matter what your troubles are or what you wish to know, this Gifted person can positively help you...if you are hundreds of miles away. A word to the wise is sufficient. Are you sick? Have doctors and medicines failed to help? If so, seek the advice and help from this wonderful man. Gives good luck. Hours 9 to 9 daily and Sunday. Fees very moderate 217 S. CLINTON ST. near Pratt, Highlandtown Md. The number 217 is on window. Take Roland Park car to Clinton street and Eastern avenue, walk 3 squares north. I a'so sell books of the Egyptian Secrets, the 6th and 7th Books of Moses, and Dream Books Remember, Verona transacts all Business at his office. Beware of mediums, imitators, etc. going from door to door. Fennell's Pharmacy OPEN UNTIL 2 A. M Prescriptions A Specialty Druid Hill Ave. & Biddle St.