The Afro-American

VOL. XX NO.17. A BUSY WEEK AT THE CAPITAL Dr. Booker T. Washington And Other Prominent Men Are Visitors There MAJOR MOTEN REPORTS FOR JEANNES BOARD Vistors Are Guests At Howard University And Make Addresses. Washington, Dec. 21—Dr. Booker T. Washington spent a busy weekend here last week, attending the annual meeting of the Jeanes Rural School Fund Trustees, visiting Howard University and conferring with prominent men of this city and from other sections of the country. The meeting of the Jeanes' Fund Board was her last Thursday in the White House with President Taft presiding. This board is composed of representative colored and white men from the North and South. The report of Major R. R. Moten, secretary of the board, showed that the income from the $1,000,000 left by Miss Anna T. Jeanes, of Philadelphia, is being distributed among a large number of colored schools in the South. Prof. H. T. Kealing, president of Western University, Quindaro, Kan., was elected a member of the board to succeed the late Bishop Abraham Grant. Hon. James C. Napier, who is one of the initial members of the board, was made a member of the executive committee. Dr. Washington and his associates on the board were tendered a complimentary dinner in the suite named for Charles Sumner in the Arlington Hotel. During the evening informal toasts were responded to by Dr. Washington, former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, Ralph Tyler, auditor for the Navy, Whitfield McKinley, collector of customs at Georgetown; W. H. Lewis, assistant attorney general; Henry Lincoln Johnson, recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia; Charles W. Anderson, collector of Internal Revenue, New York; Judge Robert H. Terrell, James A. Cobb, J. C. Napier, register of the Treasury, Walter L. Cohen, the prominent New Orleans politician, George W. Harris, editor of the Amsterdam News, New York and others. The speeches were reminiscent of political life a generation ago, as well as the present day trend of events. Dr. Washington and a party of prominent citizens visited Howard University, where a number of the men in the party delivered addresses to the students. Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of the University, introduced the speakers, each of whom gave the students practical advice. Those in the party included: Major Moten, Register Napeir, Inman E. Page, president of Langston University, Langston, Okla., District Attorney James A. Cobb, Assistant Attorney General Lewis, Nathan Hunt, traveling secretary to Dr. Washington, R. W. Thompson, the well known newspaper correspondent, Prof. Kealing, Editor George W. Harris and others. Odd Fellows Hold Bazar (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Mt. Friendship, Del., Dec. 21—A successful bazar and supper was given by the Odd Fellows and the Household of Ruth a few evenings (Spec. to The Alto-American Ledger.) Washington, Dec. 21—That William T. Vernon will be the next American minister to Hayti is the opinion held by a number of those who claim to be on the "inside." Since relinquishing the position of register of the Treasury to J. C. Napier he has been an agent for Indian schools. Sometimes ago Minister Furniss announced his intention of resigning the Haytian post, but as a revolution was then brewing, he was asked to remain at the post for awhile. Mr. Vernon is regarded as one of the best campaign speakers in the country, and did effective work for the nomination of President Taft. $8,000 RAISED FOR DOUGLASS HOSPITAL Public Ledger Raises That Amount In One Week By Popular Subscription. Philadelphia, Dec. 21—A paltry $15,000 will not stand in the way of Frederick Douglass Hospital continuing its work of mercy and charity in the $100,000 building on Lombard street, near 16th. A builder's lien for $15,000 threatened to close the doors of this most useful institution, but the Public Ledger, one of the most influential dailies of this city, took up the fight for the hospital with the result that $7,362 had been raised up until last night. Contributions this morning brought the amount raised up to over $8,000. The subscribers to the fund are white and colored and are from various sections of the country. George H. Earle, who was defeated for Mayor a month ago, sent a check for $500 yesterday, and former Congressman George H, White was among the contributors this week. The leading colored residents of the city are elated over the interest manifested, and there is no hap pier man than Dr. N. F. Mossell, who has made the upbuilding of the hospital his life work. News From Chestertown Chestertown, Md., December 20, 1911—The parsonage of Bethel A. M. E. Church has been renovated, and is now wearing a new coat of paint for the holidays. The parsonage committee under the leadership of Miss Lula Worrel, deserves much credit for the work accomplished. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Chambers have returned home after a prolonged stay in Washington. Mr. Chambers is the ex-Chancellor Commander of the Knights of Pythias Lodge and brought home many helpful ideas. The play "Pursuit of the Parson" was rendered at Jane M. E, Church on Tuesday night under the direction of Mrs. Emma Miller, the supervisor of the industrial work of Kent Co. The ladies who solely made up the caste, rendered their parts well. The main feature being the plea to the jury by Mrs. Nettie Robinson, taking the part of attorney Erskine. Proceeds for benefit of industrial department. At a meeting of the Stewardess Board of Bethel Church, Mrs. Augusta Smith Stewart was elected president to succeed Mrs. Emma LEDGER BISHOP WALTERS EXPLAINS HIMSELF Prelate Expresses His Views On Public Questions In No Uncertain Manner. WORKING WITHOUT MONEY OR PRICE. Have Tried One Policy For The Past Forty Years-And Washington, Dec. 21—Bishop Alexander Walters, the veteran champion of manhood rights for the race, was presented a loving cup as a token of appreciation for his services in behalf of equal rights for all at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church last Tuesday night. The testimonial was arranged by a committee of 100 prominent citizens, and was attended by many prominent citizens including many of the ministers of the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington A. M. E. Conferences, over which the prelate presides. The trophy of appreciation was presented Bishop Walters in an eloquent speech by Rev. S. L. Corrothers, pastor of Galbraith Church. The prelate replied in a fitting manner, and said in part: "I am accused of being a Democrat. If democracy"—in a narrow application of the term means race proscription, discrimination at the ballot box and in public places on account of color, jim-crow cars lynching, mob violence and denial of rightful opportunities for my people—I am not a 'Democrat'. If, however, we understand that to be a 'Democrat' is to believe in human liberty, equality of opportunity for all mankind, the protection of the weak from the encroachments of the strong, just laws, and honest enforcement of them, with identical privileges for the rich and poor, black and white, Jew and Gentile,—then I plead guilty to the charge. I am a 'Democrat' only in the broader application of the term—a man of the people, who is ready and willing to sacrifice life, if need be, to open to them wider opportunities and to secure a fuller recognition of the letter and the spirit of the American Constitution as the fundamental law of our land. "We have for forty years tried one policy—and failed. I am willing to risk my career, to risk the good opinion of those who do not understand my plans and do not share my hopes, to bring about a betterment of our political status. I am working without money and without price. I have never accepted a dollar for myself since I began this struggle, for I will not give any man the slightest reason to accuse me of mercenary motives. I am in this fight for life. I look beyond party, beyond creeds, beyond men and traditions to a larger life for my people—to hold the friendship of those who have held with us in the past and to win by love and kindness that other great element of the body politics who have been outraged by the passions that we must cool and by conflict that we must pacify. God called for volunteers for this holy war. I have answered: "Take me." A banquet followed, Those who spoke in the main auditorium or at the banquet included: Dr. James H. N. Waring, Prof. Kelly Miller, N. B. Marshall, New York; W. D. Johnson, Kentucky; A. P. Prioleau, South Carolina; Prof. George William Cook, W. Calvin Chase; editor of the Washington Dr. James L. Neil; R. W. Thompson; Revs. I. N. Ross; C. C. Alleyne; A. C. Garner, Logan Johnson; G. L. White, Wilmington, N. C.; W. v. Ray and A. C. Oliver. Mrs. Walters was presented a handsome bouquet. While in the city, the prelate had a conference with Senator Champ Clark, and it is said that inimical to the Negro will be allowed to pass. He also held conference with a number of the leading men of the race in this city, and it is said the general impression that the Democrats will make a bid for the Negro vote in the coming presidential election. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 1—A preliminary bulletin of the United States Census Bureau shows that Florida has 443,646 white residents and 303,669 colored. The colored population in 7 of the 47 counties of the State Alachuca, Citrus, Leon, Madison, Marion, Nassau and Putnam—outnumbers that of the whites, and in a number of cities, Jacksonville is the only one where the colored people outnumber the whites, there being 29,293 colored and 28,321 whites. The colored population constituted 41 percent of the total in the State in 1910, as against 43.7 percent in 1900, and 42.5 in 1890. The slight decrease in ratio among the colored people was largely due to emigration North and West. AN ATTEMPT AT SEGREGATION New York Real Estate Dealers Fail In Attempt to Keep Colored People Out New York, Dec. 21. Though New York has no segregation law real estate owners are trying to keep the colored people out of good flats in Harlem by inserting restricting classes in deeds and banding together to keep out colored tenants. Thus far their efforts have failed as many landlords could not resist the temptation to take the good money that the colored people offered, and now it looks as if the colored people will reach 145th street. The New York Times, which is run by a Jew, does not seem to like the idea of colored people living in good homes, and last Sunday said that good homes occupied by colored people represented a "nuisance" value. Large Audience at Lynchburg, Va., Dec. 20—The Jackson Street M. E. Church was crowded to the doors Monday and Tuesday evenings, when a mock conference session was held. There were 200 "lady ministers" participating. Mrs. Lucy B. Stevens acted as bishop. Her presiding elders—Frances Cox, Lucinda Twyman, Lillie Majors, Ella C. Dean, Mildred Campbell, Mary Reid, Maria Aiken, Arnetta Young, Aldine Rolling, Georgia Estes, Bettie Thornhill, Ollie Hinton—reported $436.15 Rev. W. H. Dean is pastor of the heurch. Rev. and Mrs. Ennels Surprised Newport, Del., Dec. 21—A number of the members and friends of Simpson M. E. Church, headed by Mrs. Annie M. Connor and other members of the board of stewardesses, surprised Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Ennels last Thursday night with a barrel of good thigs. When Mr. George Richardson unpacked the barrel meat and provisions rolled WESTERN UNIVERSITY IN GOOD CONDITION Prof. H. T. Kealing Has Brought School Up To High State of Efficiency IS BETTER NOW THAN EVER BEFORE. Col. Midnight Visits The School And Talks To The Des Moines, Iowa.—Now you see where I am but you don't know what I am doing. I have been to some other places since I wrote to you the last time. I did not get to say as much as I desired to say when I wrote my letter from St. Louis, Mo., but I will say just a few more things to you today, and I hope you are willing to listen to them. I do not want to make this letter long, because you are just on the eve of Christmas and I am sure that there will be some presents sent to me at 6554 Champlain avenue, Chicago, ill. I am informed that there are some there already. May you have a good Christmas, and ot convert it into strong drink. I was in St. Louis when I wrote to you the last time. I spoke Sunday morning for Rev. W Sampson Brooks, who at one time was the pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, in Nashville, and now he is pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church in St. Louis, and he is doing a wonderful work for God and the race. I congratulate Bishop H. B. Parks on his selection. Dr. Brooks is making things go. From St. Louis, I found my way to the city of Carrollton, leaving town at 11.30 o'clock at night. I went on the bed car, and slept hard until the next morning when I found myself in the city, but had a hard time reaching my stopping place. The bridge was down, and the only thing was the street car bridge and, I started to walk across it, and my legs got weak when I looked down in the water and refused to tote me over. A man coming along seeing my predicament carried me over, and after two hours I reached the preacher and he was glad indeed to see me. While in the city I was the guest of Rev. L. W. Harris, pastor of the Baptist church and a real hustler. He is a good preacher and when he is not busy he spends his time at study. I looked at his Bible and saw how he had marked it up, getting out texts and preparing to go to his people with something to say to them. This is what the young men who are to preach to the people should do. I admire the man who will do this. From Carrollton, I went to Brookfield, Mo., thence to Kansas City. In Kansas City, I was met by Rev. J. M. Booker, who invited me there to speak to his people. I went to his home and his wife received me and told me that I was to be at home there. Rev. Booker is a preacher who is doing something for his people, something for his race and something for his God. He went to a Baptist church there which was practically thrown away, and he just told the people to follow him and they obeyed, and now he has a church worth having. It is almost completed. He invited me to come to speak for the people, and charged them 25 cents to ear me talk and in this way raised $65 for windows. From there I went to another pat of the world. After talking for the people of the Pleasant BROTHER HOUSTON WINS A GREAT RACE Odd Fellows Chief Justice Wins Over Mr. One Horn Goat With Something To Spare. Washington, Dec. 21.—Judge William L. Houston is a man used to all kinds of obstacles. He can run a "steam-roller" to perfection and make a crowd of insurgents look like thirty cents, as many who attended the last session of the Biennial Movable Committee of Odd Fellows, at Baltimore, are willing to testify. But an old Billy goat proved his undoing the other day. Mr. Houston had been invited to speak at Bennings and he turned aside from his duties as justice of the Supreme Court of Odd Fellows and his law practice, too, while he bethought himself of great things to tell the multitude at Bennings. While passing along a road he met a William goat, who was a little more obstreperous than some that you meet in the lodge room. The goat said "ma-a-a-ah" and took a flying leap at the man who had been Teddy Roosevelt of the Order of Odd Fellows and was now like Governor Hughes, a supreme court justice (in the order, of course.) Judge Houston forgot that he had many times made others ride the goat and proceeded to tear up the road faster than an electric car that runs to Baltimore. As he looked around and saw the goat nearing him, he would hew to get Harry S. Cummings, attrone general of the Order, to sue out a writ of injunction against the proceedings; or Deputy Grand Master Henry Lincoln Johnson to use the gentle art of persuasion against the belligerent goat; or Ben Davis to stop campaigning for grand master long enough to intercept the fiery animal; or Fred Moore to take his part in the Age against the goat; and even that the Hon. J. C. Asbury was on hand to head that goat off with injunctions or anything else. Just as these thoughts were uppermost in his mind, he got out of the reach of the animal that is an institution of terror for new members of societies, but should have no terrors for such old, old "vets" as Mr. Houston. The "Sage of the Potomac" describes Judge Houston's unjudicial attitude in the following story to the Washington Bee: "The judge who is a great walker, started out to rehearse his impromptu speech. Being a sincere lover of nature in all her moods, and desiring a little solitude in which to rehearse once more his contemplated extemporaneous remarks, Judge Houston soon abandoned the highway and entered the broad meadow out near Benning. Half way across he was confronted by a huge, belligerent, bellicose and bloodthirsty goat, whose loss of one horn in some previous encounter gave him a peculiarly unpleasant and menacing appearance. The ravening creature evidently having no respect for the Odd Fellow's judiciary as constituted, lowered his unicorn head and waited not upon the order of his going but went at once, and it may be truthfully added that the judge went at once also. O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, o'er sedgy pool and gorsy heath, the twain sped on the wings of the wind, the judge contriving to keep his rear breadth just about a neck in advance of his capricinic pursuer's hot breath. And the judge outran the goat—didn't even stop to wet his whistle with a bit of "red, red rye." As a spinter, Judge Houston is a great lawyer and a great judge. Mind you, the judge has never told this story on himself. Its bran new—just leaked out." Nothing Doing. Geraldine—Did you ask pa for my hand? Gerald—I did. Geraldine—What was his answer? Gerald—According to my translation I can't have even your little finger. NEW ENTERPRISE ON FIRM BASIS The Manufacture of Cotton Fabrics by the Promoters of the Mill City Concern Is Evidence of the Steady Advance Which the Race Is Making In the Business World. Mill City, Tex.—Education unused and unemployed is an economic waste. Natural advantages neglected or left undeveloped either in business or other commercial pursuits are charged up by the thinking world against people so overlooking and neglecting them. It is necessary that we plan for and conduct our daily business affairs with these stubborn facts in mind. The American Negro is the largest producer of cotton in the world. Good business methods impel him to so provide for its manufacture and sale as to obtain the best values for himself and those directly or indirectly concerned. Cotton manufacture is one of the standard industries of the world. In England, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Japan and China, as well as in Mexico, Canada and the United States, several millions of people are employed in its production. The American Negro is the producer of fully 90 per cent of all their supply of cotton. He sells it at a few cents a pound in the bale and buys back his needs of manufactured cotton supplies at dollars per pound. While one half the colored population of the south are producing cotton on the farms the other half are only partially employed about the towns and cities. Sound economic policy requires that cotton manufacture move forward side by side with the growth and production of the staple on the farm. In the fall of 1908 twenty-five acres of land situated in the suburbs of Dallas were purchased and allotted into what is known as Mill City addition to Dallas, Tex., at a cost of $10,000. One-third of THE COTTON MILL SPINNING ROOM TIER the tract was set apart as the factory reservation, wherein the erection of factories was to be encouraged and by their operation give employment to the people. Twenty-five homes have been built, valued at more than $30,000. Capacity of Mop and Twine Factory. The first manufacturing plant to be erected was the Mill City mop and twine factory, a complete spinning mill of 2,000 spindles, with a full equipment of twisting and winding machinery, valued at $35,000, with a first mortgage bond issue of $15,000. This plant was operated successfully during the past year, giving employment to forty operatives and finding a ready market for all its product in twine and mops, having more than sixty wholesale and jobbing houses in its list of customers. The erection of all buildings, including both the homes and the mill, was done by the citizens of Mill City. They are the complete masters of every detail of the construction of the building and the operation of the machinery. The cotton mill of today is a business organization capable of employing many hundred persons, creating innumerable positions of responsibility and trust, also permitting the development of a high degree of scientific knowledge and skill on the part of the progressive operative. There is among the colored people ample talent, suited and educated fully up to all these requirements. The lines along which this development has progressed provide not only for the factory itself, but also for creating a model social settlement around the plant in which the operatives can purchase their own homes. All the houses are being planned and built in good, neat style with large and well ventilated rooms. These homes are neatly finished after the best standards. The town lies about half a mile east of Dallas within switching distance of two railroads, the Texas and Pacific railroad being north of it and the Texas and New Orleans on the south. Scope and Worth of the Main Factory. The main factory, known as the Mill City cotton mill, is now being erected and the machinery installed. The building will contain 35,000 square feet of floor space, and the equipment, all of which has been purchased, consists of 5,000 spinning spindles, 200 looms, complete bleachery and dye works, also complete equipment for a machine and repair shop. This plant will give THE CITY OF NEW YORK WINDING ROOM SECTION. employment to more than 400 operatives when run at full productive capacity. Estimated value when completed. $100,000. Household necessities, such as cotton rugs of many varieties and sizes, including art squares up to nine feet in width, also counterpanes, bedspreads, table covers, toweling, etc., will be manufactured. The central idea running through and directing all actions in Mill City is the making and distributing by colored persons of such useful and artistic products of spindle and loom as will bring out the maximum productive ability of the race. This will develop a strong pride in the ability, thrift and efficiency of the workers and give encouragement to the promoters. It is the pioneer effort in the development of a standard industry that will point the way for broader usefulness. The plan of financing the development of Mill City and its factories is simple. It rests on the holdings and personal worth of the management as its basis, with their personal guarantee and indorsement behind each of the securities issued. By careful purchasing methods and using extreme economy in the management of its affairs the first mortgage interest paying obligations have been held within 50 per cent of the values behind them. WESTERN NEWSPAPER MEN HOLD SPLENDID MEETING Topeka Session of Press Association Best In Its History. Topeka, Kan.—The Western Negro Press association, which recently held its fifteenth annual meeting in this city, conducted one of the most helpful programs ever rendered at any of its meetings during its successful and eventful career. Besides the members and other local talent, the association was fortunate in securing the services of Governor W. R. Stubbs and the Hon. W. T. Vernon, who delivered timely and inspiring addresses. The committee on resolutions, after thankking all persons who assisted in helping to make the meeting the glowing success which it was with a vote of thanks to the local business league for the splendid banquet which it gave to the members of the organization, commended Mrs. C. J. Walker for her generous gift to the Y. M. C. A. in Indianapolis, Ind., and condemned the governor of South Carolina for being in favor of mob violence. The election of officers resulted as follows: Andrew J. Smitherman, Sefmeter, Muskegow, Okla., president; first vice president, W. A. Harris, Searchlight, Sedalia, Mo.; second vice president, C. J. Walker, Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind.; recording secretary, J. D. Cooke, Defender, Milwaukee. Wis.; corresponding secretary, L. A. Bell, American, Wagoner, Okla.; assistant secretary, P. C. Thomas, Herald, Topeka; treasurer, Nick Chiles, Plaindealer, Topeka; historian, Harry R. Graham, Founder, Quindaro, Kan.; chaplain, Rev. J. R. Ransom, Topeka. the executive committee includes A. D. Griffin, Plaindenter, Topeka; Lewis Woods, Kansas City Sun, Kansas City, Mo.; W. E. King, Express, Dallas, Tex.; W. C. Buehunan, Safeguard, Guthrie, Okla.; John L. Thompson, Bystander, Des Moines, In.; W. A. Hill, Protest, St. Joseph, Mo. The sixteenth annual meeting of the association will be held in Milwaukee, Wis. Lincoln Emancipation Association. The Lincoln Emancipation association in Brooklyn has begun active preparations for the celebration of the forty-eighth anniversary of the issuance of that immortal document which declared freedom to the slave THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER CHRISTMAS FOX HUNT IN AMERICA WHEN the weather is favorable on Christmas day the members of many country clubs throughout the United States engage in a fox hunt. This is the modern survival of the ancient chase that used to furnish game for the great holiday feast. Long ago in the middle ages before the day of markets, of storage houses or refrigerator cars the lord and vassals shared the traits of the lion and scorned to eat that which they did not kill. At daybreak on the morning of the holiday the chieftain summoned the men of his clan, and to horse they went in pursuit of the wild boar. Across hills and level stretches, through swamps and across frozen streams they galloped till they came up with the fierce prey. In the battle that ensued the privilege of the most valorous feats, of undergoing the greatest danger and of finally administering the death stroke was intrusted to the noblest. Then the body of the boar was carried back by the vassals, the body roasted and the head garnished and decorated to take the place of honor in the center of some long table laid in the center of a baronial hall. Far into morning of the next day would the reistering continue, and the poor gentleman who could drink only one bottle was destined to sad experiences in this bout of mighty bibblers. The loar has passed from the earth. No longer does the lord kill his own Christmas feast, but in small measure he recives the joys of the holiday hunt by his pursuit of sly reyward. There are in the United States seventy first class clubs devoted to the sport of fox hunting. The season be gun at Thanksgiving day is at its height by Christmastide, for then the air is crisp with frost, and the last of the crops that hunters might have damaged have been gathered into the burn and safely stored away. For persons of wealth these are early risers who at 7 o'clock in the morning, have gathered near the clubhouse. One comrade joins another, and a merry exchange of Christmas greetings recalls the holiday. Trotting behind the huntmen and the whippers-in come the hounds, now quiet and businesslike, but at the word of command ready to break into a very bubble of dog noise. Horses, superb horses, strain eagerly at their bridles, anxious to hear their red coated riders off in the chase. The master of the hounds gives his word of command, and across a cornfield the mad Christmas race starts. To the first fence comes the mad cavalcade. It is a high one. Over, under and through the bars scramble the dogs. Grandly on his horse the master takes the fence. Others follow, some not so gracefully. Some one falls, but the race goes on, all eager to reach that place where in front the hound is giving tongue. There comes a ditch whose surface is only partly frozen, the middle having the water free. The leap is a bad one, with the footing covered with lee, but one after another the hunters put their steeds at it. Some slip and scramble, splashing seas of mud on their riders, but none cares. Too great is the joy of getting over without loss of time to worry over a couple of pounds of mud added to the weight of what the gallant horse must carry. A level stretch is reached. The thoroughbreds are put to it to keep up with the dogs. Then come a wilder outburst of barking and the capture of a fox. The brush is taken and awarded to the lucky rider who was in at the death. Then the party turns sedately back, the excitement of the day over. The dogs are returned to the kennel, the horses are carefully rubbed down, the participants in the hunt have their shower bath and are ready to dress for dinner after the most exciting and enjoyable start of a Christmas day can well have. Not only members of the clubs have taken part in this chase. The growing good will between farmer and hunter has turned the attention of the man of agriculture to the delights of this holiday ride. He has mounted his best horse and joined in the race. He, too, returns home to a hearty dinner to tell what a good time he had. In less aristocratic clubs, such as the many organizations of farmers are in various parts of the country, the hunt is less ornate, but it results in more Christmas killings of foxes. The wild, rough country of Virginia makes directly following behind the hounds a hazardous, if not impossible, performance. This gives rise to the distinctively American style of hunting, which is to let the hounds work much of the time alone, the hunter following only in spirit, catching a glimpse of the flying pack occasionally, or, guided by their musical buying, trying to catch up at the next station. In Kentucky the Christmas hunt is held at night, on Christmas eve. The fox hunt is an importation from England, where it still is the favorite sport of the elite at Christmas time. Virginia's early settlers introduced the custom into the colonies, and General George Washington was one of the most famous of fox hunters. The colonial girl was educated to fox hunting as part of her accomplishments, and hundreds of the belles could take a five rail fence as easily as they cut a graceful figure in a minute. Real Estate and Insurance Rent Collected, Etc. Gross, Grant and Robinson, 2031 DIVISION ST. OLIVER J·CAULK For convenience order may be left at Wm. L. 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Norris BETHEL CHURCH SHOULD GET $25,000 Thinks The Time Limit Should Be Done Away With Al-together These may be questions somewhat difficult to answer and yet they should be given some consideration, by that distruised body of men making up our next general conference such men a may be chosen out of their respective conferences. Chosen, I presume with Godly judgment, and with an eye single to the glory of God, and, the best interest of the Church. Such a choice of men will represent the moral and intellectual worth of our Church. Such representative men, coming from the different sections of the Church, will give force, prestige and character to our connection. Any thing less will reflect. What will they do? I do not suppose any one less than Isaiah, the great evangelical prophet, or Ezekiel, the great metaphorical prophet, would be able to tell what that intellectual body of men will do. Now just what may take place or be accomplished between the opening and closing of the general conference in 1912, who nows but God? Will that general conference move the time limit? Will it return Bishop John Albert Johnson D. D., and Bishop W. H Heard, D. D., back to south and west Africa? Will it give the noble band of missionary ladies of the connection, an independent missionary department, and a female general officer at its head? Will it make an appropriation of twenty five thousand dollars ($25 000.00) for Mother-Bethel in Baltimore, Md. Will it centralize the connectional finance and concentrate the general offices? Who could answer these questions but a foreteller? Well no one may be able to answer these questions but all the thoughtful can think about them. The time has come for the Sons of Ham within the limits of the A. M. E. Church to think. What should the general conference in 1912 do? First, they should move the time limit. In its removal, there would be a greater test of ministerial fitness, worth, and prestige. The time limit makes it necessary to change some of our most successful pastors; changed at a time when the spiritual and financial interests, and life of the pastorate is by such a change wonderfully rumpled. And in leaving such worthy men remain in the pastorate would prevent many Church divisions such as last sometimes for twenty or more years before they cease to be traceable. It is said by many if the time limit is moved some ministers will remain at certain Churches all the time. This is largely true with the limit, men are what they make themselves, men make their own appointments. Another reason why the limit should be moved; close ministerial succession proves at times very detrimental because of the peculiar make up of the successors. It is said of Ramesis 2nd, one of the best known Pharaohs of Egypt, he was the best known because he was the most industrious of all the rulers, in recording his own glory. He accomplished this end by moving the names and deeds of his predecessors from the monuments of Egypt. This fact is true with many ministerial successions. As Ramesis brought about many divisions in his kingdom, just so do may pastors bring or make possible many divisions in their churches. Again the time limit should be moved because it gives the successful pastor more time to train, mold and shape the lives and characters of his membership and the youth of his church, also to impress himself upon the people of the community in which his Church is located. It is said that some pastors have been so successful in stamping their lives upon the lives of others in their churches and communities, so fixed themselves in the hearts and affections of the people that when they left the stage of active service, a hundred years, they were yet living in the hearts and memory of the people. D. and Bishop W. H. Heard D. D. be sent or returned to South or West Africa? No, is my answer, well what have you got to do with their returning or remaining? You are not a member of the next general conference. No, I am not, but I am an alternate of the next general conference, and may be a member. Who knows? And if I am not a member of he next general conference, I am a constituent, and have a right to inform, my representatives as to what I want Bishop H. M. Turner D. D. LL., D. Bishop L. J. Coppin D. D., Bishops Johnson and Heard all have been in Africa and they are all Christian heroes. Give them districts this side of the great waters. The Bishop who goes to Africa and remains there four years, from his family should be commended. The Bishops who may be sent or apointed to the far away districts should remain there four years only. I am not saying what will be done. Isaiah, the great prophet will have to tell what will be done. Should the next general conference give the noble band of missionary ladies, of the A. M. E. connection, an independent missionary department and give them a female general officer? It should providing it will do away with the Mite and Home and Foreign societies. I have never thought we should have two societies in the same connection, making possible a division among the noble women of the Church. This is not a north and south Church, this is one Church. This is the A. M. E. Church, the Church of Allen and for Allen's children. Give us a society independent or connection. Some one has said that the women want too much. Well, that may be true, but do you not see that she mostly gets what she wants? [She is not doing any more now than she has always been doing. She has always gotten what she wanted. Just inside of the gates of Eden, she made Adam eat the apple, and she will make you eat the apple before many more general conferences. Who was it that said, "She who rocks the cradle, rules the world?" She will always control the cradle therefore there is nothing for the general conferences to do but eat the apple. --- Should the next general conference appropriate twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for Bethel Church, Baltimore, Md.? She being one of the two mother churches of our connection, yes, it should, some will say and some have already said that the next general conference will not do it. Is it not a little unnatural to say they will not and should not make the appropriation? This is Mother, she wants her daughters to help her. Now will all of her five or six thousand girls say "No?" Think of the number of sons she sent South to plant new churches, Bishop Jas. A. Handy D. D., Dr T. G. Steward D. D. These faithful sons pastored this noted church. Consider Mother Bethel. Should the next general conference centralize the finance of the connection? This is one of the many things that should be considered in our next general conference. In changing a financial system it requires mature thought. I fear that economy is not sufficiently appreciated in our connection: Thousands of dollars are being collected anually but how is this money expended? Our general departments are many miles apart, the heads of these departments must seemingly of necessity travel through the country from conference to conference in order to bring their respective departments the essential influence and prestige. The members of the different boards must go many miles to audit the secretary's books. Should we not centralize our money system so as to economize? Why not let us send all of our money to one center and let that center be the financial department in Washington D. C.? Then give that department a capable and worthy head, a man with brain and character, such a man as Dr. John Hurst D. D. Of course we cannot retain him in the office longer as he is called to step upon the bench. Well get some other good man, the A. M. E. Church is full of them. Splendid men with character and intellect. Give the chief of the department a capable assistant with other qualified help. All the governments in the world are endeavoring to curtail expenses, should not the Church? Economy has made the heggar rich, some have already said that the general conference will never centralize the financial system of the A. M. E. Church. This one may not, but some other will when the sentiment of the church speaks a little louder. Horace Greely, a man of great experience, when discussing economy said, "Hunger, cold, rags, hard work contempt, suspicion and unjust reproaches are disagreeable, but debt is infinitely worse than them all." Should the supernerated ministers be better paid? Should they have all of the thirty six percept of the dollar money? Should the ministers on poor work be better paid? Should they vote away their own money and then complain because they did not get it? "Col. J. O. Midnight." After eing, I called on Rev. Vaughn and wife, then found my way to chapel, where I found the stude all waiting to hear me talk so more. They listened to me for hour and ten minutes before I sted for the kingdom. It was a glorious day. Prof. R. G, Jackson, one of best musicians of our race entained us with some music by The supposition is that you were guided by the Lord in the selection of the delegations to the general conference. If you were then tell them what you want and it will be done. The Lord never leads wrong. Trust Him for the wideness of His justice. There are some men I think should be elevated to the bench, Rev. John Hurst D. D., Dr. Jones, from the West, Rev. I. N. Ross D. D. of Washington D C. Dr. Ross was not elected a delegate to the general conference but he as a large man, a splendid man, physically and intellectually. Reach up there and pull him down from the gallery from among the people All good men come from among the people. The time has come when we should take a worthy man any where found in the Church. Dr. A. J. Carey and Dr. B. F. Watson are two splendid men who would grace the bench of Bishops. This is Bishop timber I am talking about. Rev. W. W. Beckett D. D., the head of the missionary department of the Church, should be elevated. Dr. A. L. Gairies D. D. for the Editorial Chair. His scholarly attainments and practical knowledge gained from youth would fit him for the position Rev. R. R. Wright is an honorabe man, and would be pleased to get the prize. If adaptability means anything and a man with a business turn, then Rev, Jas. G. Martin is the man for manager. There is one solo he sings, therefore let him up. WESTERN UNIVERSITY IN GOOD CONDITION Continued from First Page. Green Baptist Church, and meeting Rev. S. W. Bacote, D. D., and M. H. Odom, I turned my attention to other things of the world. The next morning, Rev. S. W. Bacote, called for me and carried me over to the high school in Kansas City, Kan. Prof. John Maques is principal. He assured me that he was glad to see me, but could not invite me to speak because he had called the school together twice already during the week, hence could not call it together to hear Dr. Bacote or myself. I had nothing to do with that, but I wanted to do all I did do and that is to see. I went to the home of T. Davis, who is one of the mail toters over in that part of the world. His wife is one of the smartest women of our race. She is a graduate from the Western College, and he is a man of much influence and a christian gentleman. After lunch, I went out to the Western University. I am sure you have heard of this great school, because Prof. W. T. Vernon was the president for a long time, and when he left, the school elected one of the greatest men of our race educator, and president, Prof. H. T. Kealing, who is also the editor of the A. M. E. Church review. I suppose you heard that Prof. Kealing is a member of the Jeanes Fund Board and he is just a busy man. He was not at home, but his vice and assistant received me, Prof. Shelton French, vice president. I found a reception committee waiting for me, in the persons of Rev. J. R. Ransom, of Topeka, presiding elder in the Kansas Conference, who is one of the trustees of the college, Prof. Shelton French, and Prof. W. W. Fisher, Fiscal Agent for the college. These men just carried me into the office and made me feel at home. The school is in better condition today than at any time in its history. The seed sown is growing and will result in great good. I was escorted to the chapel by the gentlemen named, who were assisted by Rev.E. R. Vaughn, who has charge of the department of Theology and Latin. In the chapel the young men had assembled. I was asked to talk to them. When I had finished the talk, I was invited to the domestic science dining-room. Some eating was now in progress. Miss Katherine T. Davis, who has recently been called to take charge of the department is an artist in that business. She knows how to serve and does not let an opportunity go by to serve her people. She knows more about cooking to the square, inch than any woman I know of in the country "Col: J. O. Midnight." After eating, I called on Rev. Vaughn and his wife, then found my way to the chapel, where I found the students all waiting to hear me talk some more. They listened to me for one hour and ten minutes before I started for the kingdom. It was a glorious day. Prof. R. G. Jackson, one of the best musicians of our race entertained us with some music by his choral class. Miss Beulah Douglass, an expert at the piano played for them. She knows her business then the band played also. Don't you know that was a big evening for me? The teachers of the college in addition to those have already mentioned are G. A. Gregg, Mathematics; J. E Patterson, Science; R. H. Brown, assistant in Mathematics and Science; Mattie Lawrence, English; Essie Jean Vernon, History; Major A. S. Peal, commandant; J Carter, Carpentry; K. A. Campbell Masonry and plastering; H. C. Butler, shoemaking; R. E. Malone, Agriculture; T. C. Davis, blacksmithing; Etta Hill millinery; Mme. Devault Vincent, dressmaking; E. Clark, upholsterng; G. T. Allen, steam laundering; George W. Hines, business department; Effie Grant, music; W. B. Kennedy, tailoring; H. R. Graham, printing; S. Z. Waterford engineering; L. C. Peck, harness making Mrs. S. C. Jones and Mrs. S. J. Curry, matrons. I think this is all. I did not mention the secretary, Mr. Williams. After completing the talk and hearing others skeak, I left in company with others for the city. Rev. J. R. Ransom, who was there to greet me in Kansas and make me welcome to his conference district, is one of the leading men in that part of the world, and he is doing good work. The men are now behind him and are pushing him for the position of financial secretary. Whether or no he will be elected is not in the minds of the men. They know Dr. Ransom, know his good qualities and are determined to land him. They say that they will return home "with the bacon" and I believe they will for they are in earnest. You will note that I am now in Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, the home of J. L. Thompson, editor of the Iowa State By Stander, and a Christian gentleman. 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There was a time when we had a very high opinion of Mr. William Marbury, but since he has tasted office and become an integral part of the Democratic party there seems to have come over him a great change, and now he out-Herod Herod in his zeal for his party. He might put his splendid talents to better use. Why should our Democratic friends be in such a hurry to repeal the "Wilson Ballot" Law? They have been protesting for years that it was fair and just, and even his Angelic Excellency, Governor Crothers, refused to interfere when Republicans were being cheated under its operations. Now he recommends its repeal. Oh, what a change in the morning. The devil is now sick and the devil a saint would be, but if the Democrats come into power again the devil will be well, and devil a saint will be be. SENTIMENT MUST BE AROUSED. It seems to us most fitting at this time of the year when almost every one is imbibing the Christmas spirit that attention be called to one thing above all others that is giving the lie to the protestations of a large number of people that this is not only a civilized country, but a highly Christian one. The pulpits tomorrow will resound with sermons on the song of the angels of "Peace on earth, good will to man," but very few if any of them will call attention to the barbarous pratices of this the only country on earth, savage or civilized, "that In this, the most joyous season of the year, one's bosom swells as he thinks of the wonderful events of long ago and the music of our soul swings into meter. Yes, this is Christmas, the greatest of all our festivals and man naturally falls under the spell of the fine spirit that lay upon the heart of the wise men who came from afar to see the newborn King. The first impulse which fell upon their hearts was that of homage and thus they came to worship. How beautiful how divine, when those starguided pilgrims fell on their faces at the manger where lay the King. The rapture of that moment is known only to those, who like the pilgrims, after long seeking, have found the object of their search, and have worshipped. To such an one the heavens again are lambent, and filled again with angel songs. Not only did those wise men worship, but they offered; and is not that the climax of worship, the offering? Those pouches of frankincense, gold and myrrh were presented and so their homage was completed in the offering. The bowed form and the words of praise, find their completion in the offering. Devotion, love and adoration all find their climax in the offreing. This, therefore, is the gift season, when love and good fellowship find expression in beautiful gifts which cheer and gladden the heart. It is not always the thing of greatest value that brings the fullest joy, but any token of admiration back of which is a heart of devotion and love, will thrill the heart of the recipient with rantuous gladness. The aged long custom of making gifts at this season is beautiful, and helpful in many ways, may it ever live, as an opportunity to the wealthy to make the humble poor about them happy. If, therefore, God has blessed you above your fellows and you have opportunity, because of financial means and ability, make a gift and cheer somebody's heart. In this season of the year when the thought of the world revolves about Christmas and so in turn, about Christ, whose nativity we celebrate, may this season witness the coming of many a wise man to the church of Christ that he may find the Savior of men. In all our happiness feasting and joy of the season, let us keep all in harmony with the chief thought of the hour. Let our pleasures and pastimes be uplifting and ennobling, for Jesus came to lift men to better things. Everything which pulls a soul downward is out of harmony with the thought of the season. Let us all look up and lift up. To all its many patrons and friends, The Afro-American sends greetings and a hearty Good Wish for A Merry Christmas, and the returns of many more. does not even shudder at burning joy and pleasure to all of the human beings to death There is before us a circular on which is a representation of a postal card sent to a well known minister of the Gospel of New York City, which shows a Negro lynched to death by a mob, and the mob surrounding the dead man. In this mob are young men and boys of tender age, with smiling countenances, showing that the whole thing is a matter of fun to them and is placed in the same category of a fox, possom or bear hunt. This postal card was sent and on the reverse side a message to the minister saying that the last lynching had not been put on card yet, and the minister would be put on the mailing list and he would receive at least one of these cards each month on an average. Lynching must be stopped, but it will not stop until sentiment from one end of the country is aroused against it, and the Negro pulpit, press and forum through the country must do it. We have no Wendal Phillips no Charles Sumners, no William Lloyd Garrisons, no Frederick Douglases to thunder their phillipies from every forum in the land, but it must be done, and our men must arise, to the occasion. In the days of these men we had no Negro press and few intelligent Negro pulpits, today we have both and even more, and every one of these must be used looking toward putting an end to this awful phase of American character. The people must be aroused to its enormity, and if the people of this country cannot be aroused then an appeal must be made to other countries, as the Jews have done until these wrongs have been righted. But we must first exhaust every effort on our part before doing so. Congress, the President, legislatures and governors, councils and mayors must be appealed to time and time again until the result has been accomplished. CHRISTMAS-CHILDREN'S DAY At least once a year, the text is fulfilled which says "Except ye become converted, and become as little children" etc It is a magnificent thing, in a secular way, for both Jew and Gentile, old and young, to participate in an ocular demonstration of the significance and sweetness of the cardinal postulate of initiation into the Christian family. Christmas re-interprets; to the old and aged, the "child-spirit." It brings tears of joy and pleasure to all of those who have almost finished their earthly race. It brings back to the middle-aged the lively sensation of the joys and pleasures of their own childhood days, and even those ordinarily selfish and unmindful of all others save themselves are overpowered by the atmospheric sweetness which surround them on every hand, and have forced upon them something of the taste and charm of a day which is a yearly reminder to all men of the spirit which should at all times actuate them in their ordinary dealings one with the other. It is not only interesting to see the old folks living over their childhood days again, as they become one with childish amusement and pleasure, but it presents and interprets the most important practical lesson of the Christian religion, that the power of love is greater than the power of evil. Then again, it brings the most solid and enduring comfort to all those whose thoughts turn to those whom "they have loved long since and lost awhile." Just as Christmas reveals the beautiful picture of "family unity", love, love and joy, so to those who lift up their hearts, they see the great picture of which the present one is but a faint type. In the keeping of a great and loving Father they see all their loved ones enjoying in a far greater degree all of the blessed fruits of the spirit. Thus, it is made evident how vitally important it is that men should be converted and become as little children in order that they may have, realized in them here upon earth, in a faint degree, what is the eternal portion and provision the Almighty Father has reserved for all His children. In the final heaven there will be no need of introduction each to the other, because if we fail to know and recognize each other here below, the opportunity will not there be given for the work apportioned to this portion of our life. The very word "life" means advance. Only that has within itself the faculty of advance which already has being. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. The call to convert and become as little children is simply a call from death unto life, and having received this germ of life here below, it passes into the sphere where it may have life more abundantly. Having found here below the sweetness and joy of the Christmas spirit, the spirit of Brotherhood in Christ, it has the faculty to MADONNA ADORING CHILD. FROM PAINTING BY CORREGGIO. acquire more, appreciate, and advance in the same. Every day ought to be a Christmas Day. Every day ought to find us with the Christmas spirit, the spirit of brotherhood and fraternity. Where that is there is heaven, and having found heaven here below, by the natural law of Life itself there must be an eternal unfolding of the joys of that celestial country. Pride was not made for man, and Christmas is a yearly reminder of that fact. Its universal message is "let us Love one another for Love is born of God." If we have this spirit it will sweeten our life and we shall go to our daily labor with light hearts and strong conviction that our great and good Father, through the disciplinary things of life, is but drawing out and expanding the chambers of our souls that we may not only live most happily here, but passing into another and larger portion of His world where there are pleasures forever more, enjoy them to our hearts content. Denton News Denton, Md., Dec. 21—The stewards of Bethel A. M. E. Church raised $125 in a special rally, making $200 raised in all during the past three months. The pastor, Rev. Joseph G. Bryant, and his congregation went to Belts Chapel last Sunday afternoon, where Mr. Bryant preached a soulstirring sermon. Rev. J. G. Beckett, of Ridgely, preached at Bethel Church last Sunday. Planning Forward Movement Planning Forward Movement The steering committee of Men and Religious Forward Movement has planned for a campaign throughout the city the last week in January and the first in February. The committee has divided the work into five departments—Bible study, boys work, evangelism, missions, and social work. Each congregation in the city has been asked to name five men to serve in the various departments. An evening with Mendelsoh A beautiful musical and coalition was given by the members of the Mendelsohn Oratorio Society on Monday evening in the main auditorium of Bethel A, M. E. Church—at their closing rehearsal for the holidays at which time selections were rendered by the following named: Miss Dean Chambers, piano solo; Madame Lottie Ringgold, vocal selection; Mr. Lewellyn Wilson, organ number; Madane Teressa B. Stewart and Mr. Nelson Tunstal, duet. Several choruses were rendered by the society directed by Mr. John W. Brown and Prof. H. Y. Johnson after which a collation was served in the lecture room and a very pleasant evening was spent. The president, Mr. Jas. Fessenton, made some very encouraging remarks to the society, wishing it a Merry Xmas and a happy New Year. The rehearsal will be resumed January 8, 1912. Special preparation are being made for their recital in February. High School Alumni Reunion The annual reunion of the alumni association of the Colored High School will be held at Nazarite Hall next Wednesday night. It is expected that there will be a large attendance. The association, under the presidency of Mr. James A. B. Callis, has begun to take on new life, and plans are being laid for extending its influence in the community. Handsomely engraved certificates are being prepared and will be given to each member of the association. Closed for Holidays The various public schools closed for the holidays yesterday. At a number of the schools special programs partaking of the Christmas spirit were rendered. A play was presented at the High School. A number of teachers will spend the holidays out of town. Christmas Carnival The Police Board will allow the Christmas carnival this year, but noisemakers will have to keep out of the territory bounded by Mulberry street on the north Holliday street on the east, German street on the south and Green street on the west. Baltimore street to Gilmore, Gay street to Central avenue and Broadway south of Pratt are also in the district where the funmakers will not be allowed. In all parts of the city you will be allowed to make as much noise as you want with tinnhorns and other ear-splitting devices, provided pranks are not tried on pedestrians. Leading Men May Start Organization A number of the leading men of the city are talking, of starting a big organization that shall include men of all vocations and in all sections of the city. It is thought by these men that some large organization as is maintained by the Germans, where the rich and poor meet upon an equal footing and wherehere is unanimity of race ideals is the proper thing. "I am of the opinion," says one well known citizen, "that such an organization is needed. One which means the kindling of a spirit of cooperation, interest in the welfare of the whole community and where hodocarrier, porter, lawyer, teacher, business man and physician can meet on a planeof equality. Such an organization should wield an immense influence for the civic weal of the community. We do not want any politicians to head it either, but some such men as John Henry Smith, W. Ashbie, Hawkins, Dr. W. T. Carr and Dr. Whitfield Winsey. "The thing can be done, head quarters secured, a library maintained, as well as other features that make for moral uplift and breadth of view. I think such a thing would mean much for us all, for if there is any period where we needed unity that period is now." WITH DICKENS AT THE CHRISTMAS HEARTH The fact that the centenary of Charles Dickens is to be observed Feb. 7 makes this poem particularly appropriate for reading this Christmas.] BEFORE the Christmas hearth I muse alone. And visions of the past, for grave and gay. Rise from the ruddy coals; outside the moan BEFORE the Christmas hearth I muse alone. And visions of the past, for grave and gay. Rise from the ruddy coals; outside the hearth. Of homeless winds is children by the lay. Sweet sung by children who keep holiday. Fade, and my fancy wanders to and fro With n. great master of lament and mourn. A wondrous company! Micawber smiles In spite of poverty, and Little Nell, Too frail a flower, travels her weary miles Makes laughter easy; on a pinnacle Of sacrifice sits Carton midst war's wiles. Now the air sweetens, for those brothers twain. The blithesome Cherrybles, have preached their creed Of kindness; honest Tanley hails again 3 CHARLES DIICKEN, "A GREAT MASTER OF LAMENT AND MIRTH, WHO WAVED HIS WAND TO GILD THE LONG AGO." A world too pleasant; while their horses speed. The Wellers make the weikin ring in- And, look, the tiny dressmaker lmps by, And she, eternal type of faithfulness, Dorrit, whom prisons do not daunt; her eve Is for her father; next, in seaman's cress Qualnt Captain Cuttle lifts his hook to bless His darlings; Barkis at low tide must die. Drolls, villains, gentlefolk of all degrees Make populous the air, a hundred strong. Last comes, as fits the season, Scrooge, his knees Atremble, till he harks the Christmas song Of love and knows that spitio and greed Whose chants are not the sweter and whose cheer are not the Dickens lived and Richer in homely virtues, doth endear Man unto man; hence he long ablade I litch sweet as a little street That sweeps to a good green valley. I litch clean, with no squalor soon. No dark and loathsome alley. I litch there in the golden air, A town of song and gleaming. With childhood's chatter and bugles' clatter And the make believe of dream- ing. I litch still on a little hill. By a brook and a strip of wild- wood. wood. Oh, let's go down to Christmas Town Just as we did in childhood! It's streets are bright with merry light. And all day armies wander All to and fro, with golden glow. From childhood's way back yonder. Each laughing face wears smiles of grate. And trust and all undoubtting, And over the throng the voice of song Swells into silvery shouting. It leth calm as isles of balm Far off from hate and wrangle. Oh, let's go down to Christmas Town With all its glow and spangle! Its hills are toys for girls and boys, Its vales are candy iceing. Its lanes and lake are gingercake And bonbons most enticing. While always there a fragrant air Of orange bloom is blowing. And on the trees green memories Of childhood days are growing. It leth far, but love's sweet star Eternal watch is keeping To guide us down to Christmas Town To guide us down to Christmas Town Through little paths of sleeping. Ah, it may seem a foolish dream That I should see it lying So still and sweet, its own street so long and smooth, so long and dying. But yet I know that long ago, They built it there who love us, And many a day we've spent in play With its blue sky above us! It leth near for those, my dear, Whose eyes have fairy essence To help them see, though aged they be, The gleam of childhood's presence. —Bentstown Hard in Baltimore Sun. It's a Merry Christmas to everybody who gets a box of our CHOCOLATES ELECTRIC WAVES--A NOVELTY BAZAR... Electrical waves and illuminations consisting of 150 lights installed by Rosenfeld Electric Co. MONDAY, DEC. 25th, 1911, to MONDAY. JAN. 8th, 1912. Attractions week ending Dec. 29th, 1911. Monday, Dec. 25th. Santa Claus and Africa Bird Gift Night. Tuesday, Dec. 26th, Mid-summer Night. [Mid-summer Costumes] Wednesday, Dec. 27th, Knights of Pythias Night. K. of P. Band in attendance. Thursday, Dec. 28th, Literary—Baltimore stars. Friday, Dec. 28th, Fraternal Night. G. U. O. of Good Hopes. Orchestra in attendance. Admission each night 5 Cents. REV. J. W. NORRIS, Pastor. HERBERT M. FRISBY, Supt. BETHEL A. M. E CHURCH 11 A. M., special sermon by request, 8 o'clock, the Sunday School Christi- Special: 8 P. M., A Sacred Xmas C by 50 voices of pronounced efficiency fr direction of Prof. J. W. Brown. Every GRAND KNIGHTS TEMPE Under the auspices of St. J. At the Galilean Fish West Bidle MONDAY EVENING, Competitors: Rising Sun Commandery, No. 4. Time 10 P. M. sharp. Sch A set of markers will be present ADMISSION James Allen, Eminent Commander. John Pullman, C MID-HOLIDAY DAY Come over here and hear Mid-Holiday Dance Thursday ...Fishermen's Auditorium, Admission Handsome prize to be given to lucky lad R. H. BUTLER, the Col 1211 DRUID H Sunday School Christmas service. M., A Sacred Xmas Cantata, by the Choir, liberally assisted announced efficiency from other choirs of the city, under the J. W. Brown. Everybody welcome. KEV. D. G. HILL, Pastor. RIGHTS TEMPLAR COMPETITIVE DRILL the auspices of St. John's Commandery, No. 3 The Galilean Fishermen's Auditorium, West Biddle Street. DAY EVENING, JANUARY 8th, 1912 Big Sun Commandery, No. 1; St. Joseph, No. 2; Emmanuel 10 P. M. sharp. Schudule the same as was used Nov. 24th. Markers will be presented to the successful competitor. ADMISSION 25 CENTS Minent Commander. W. T. Greenwood, Generalissimo. John Pullman, Captain General. HOLIDAY DANCE... Over here and hear Kerr's Orchestra at the Day Dance Thursday, December 28th, 1911. 's Auditorium, 411 West Biddle Street.... Admission 25 cents. be given to lucky lady. See placards in Fennell's drug store. TLER, the Colored Sewing Machine Man 1211 DRUID HILL AVENUE. We will endeavor to show you our appreciation of the past by allowing you a great discount in prices and payments on machines for the holidays as much as by paying $3.00 cash will give you a receipt for $6.00, also old machine allowance of $5.00 from the original price of Singers or Wheeler & Wilson Machines urs Truly 11 A. M., special sermon by request, subject: "The Prince of Peace." 8 o'clock, the Sunday School Christmas service. Special: 8 P. M., A Sacred Xmas Cantata, by the Choir, liberally assisted by 50 voices of pronounced efficiency from other choirs of the city, under the direction of Prof. J. W. Brown. Everybody welcome. I R V. D. G. HILL, Pastor. GRAND KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMPETITIVE DRILL Under the auspices of St. John's Commandery, No. 3 Competitors: Rising Sun Commandery, No.1; St. Joseph, No.2; Emmanuel No.4. Time 10 P.M. sharp. Schedule the same as was used Nov. 24th. A set of markers will be presented to the successful competitor. James Allen, Eminent Commander. W. T. Greenwood, Generalissimo. John Pullman, Captain General. Come over here and hear Kerr's Orchestra at the Mid-Holiday Dance Thursday, December 28th, 1911. ...Fishermen's Auditorium, 411 West Biddle Street.... Admission 25 cents. Handsome prize to be given to lucky lady. See placards in Fennell's drug store R. H. BUTLER, the Colored Sewing Machine Man 1211 DRUID HILL AVENUE. We will endear you to show you our appreciation of the past by allowing you a geeat discount in prices and payments on machines for the holidays as much as by paying $3.00 cash will give you a receipt for $6.00, also old machine allowance of $5.00 from the original price of Singers or Wheeler & Wilson Machines R. H. BUTLER XMAS AFTERNOON Dance Matinee—Given School in Xmas Afternoon, from 2 to Lexington St. Madison Reid and Eubie Blake will sit them in their latest song success, "Buc more songs, some more Teddy. Music by the Goldfield Orche N. B. Prof. Dabney's School in Hall, every Tuesday and Saturday even ons from 4.30 to 7.30. Goldfield Orci Make Us Prove That We Are Capable of Making Your SUITS NIXON BROTHERS TAILORS EATERNOON DANCE Matinee—Given by Prof. Fred Dabney's School in Dancing Eaternoon, from 2 to 7 Good Hope Hall, Lexington Street near Pine And Eubie Blake will sing between the dances. Come and hear at song success, "Buckwheat Cake." Some more dance, some more Teddy. The Goldfield Orchestra Admission, 15 Cents Dabney's School in Dancing is now located at Good Hope av and Saturday evening from 8.30 to 11.30. Thursday after- 7.30. Goldfield Orchestra. 12-16-23 Madison Reid and Eubie Blake will sing between the dances. Come and hear them in their latest song success, "Buckwheat Cake." Some more dance, some more songs, some more Teddy. Music by the Goldfield Orchestra Admission, 15 Cents N. B. Prof. Dabney's School in Dancing is now located at Good Hope Hall, every Tuesday and Saturday evening from 8.30 to 11.30. Thursday after- ings from 4.30 to 7.30. Goldfield Orchestra. 12-16-23 1302 PENNA. AVE., Near Lanvale. Dyeing, Cleaning and Repairing Neatly Done. Phone. Madison 3732 M. Prof. Allen's Tonsorial Parlor, 406 Druid Hill Avenue. To whom it may concern: Having bought of M. TREGOR & SONS two white enameled barber chairs for beautifying and making my shop strictly antiseptic, will gladly say that these chairs bought of M. TREGOR & SONS pleased me in every particular, and I highly endorse this firm as handling the best white enameled chairs on the market today. Assuring you of a square deal when dealing with M. TREGOR & SONS, 1831, Balti. The Christmas Fair at Centennial M.E. Church begins Monday, December 25 and a great chorus of sixty children directed by Rev. and Mrs. Shaw will present the beautiful cantata, "What Happened to Santa." ```markdown ``` M. TREGUR & SONS, 144 more Street, Baltimore, Md. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER THANK YOU for your past patronage. We know we have tried hard to serve you pleasurably and satisfactorily during the past year and we know you have appreciated it. So we thank you, and assure you that in the future every effort will be continued to improve our service methods for your personal benefit. STOKES & DERRY 1016 Druid Hill Avenue Anything In The Drug Line The Colored Catholic Club Will Giva A Grand Masequerade Reception Galilean Fishermen Auditorium Monday Even., January, 15, 1912 Admission 25 Cents Kerr's Orchestra $5 in Prizes given. Winners will be announced in announced in Afro- American Ledger. To Complete. ...Your Xmas Dinner... Order a quart of James A. Bond Pure Ice Cream. Vanilla on 25 cents a quart. Call or send to 706% W. Saratoga Street. Special attention to mail orders. Whole sale or retail business. SPECIAL NOTICES At John Wesley M. E. Church, Sunday, Dec. 24th, 1911. Come to the Xmas Cantata, rendered by John Wesley Choir, under the leadership of Prof, Oscar Johnson. Silver offering at the door. Also two-night entertainment by the John Wesley Sunday School and League. Dec. 27th, literary program and drill. Dec. 28th, Christmas Cantata, directed by Miss Thekla Henson. COME TO CENTENNIAL. Birth of Christ in songs. Sacred Concert by the Alphian Singing Society, assisted by the Sunday School. Xmas Sunday, Dec. 25th, at 7.30 P. M. Positively silver o- fering. W. L. Gibson, Supt. Dr. D. W. Shaw, Pastor. C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. Helping Hand Day. You are invited to attend the 5 o'clock service, Sunday, Dec. 24, 1911. Address by Mrs. A. R H. Miller. Solo by Mrs. S. Goldman. Miss Emma Mitchell, presiding. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, Pres Miss E. E. Bright, Sec'y. Wonderland Encampment. 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, Aisquit street, commencing December 25 to January 1, 1912 under the auspices of the Trustees Auxiliary. Admission 5 cents. Season, 10 cents. Rev. M. F. Sydes, pastor. Opening of parsonage of Waters A. M. E. Church 427 Aisquit 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. 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. 2t Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor 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 95c. Admission 5c. Mrs. Annie Wright, Pres. Rev. P. W. Wortham, Pastor. Look what is going on. A Christmas Bazar, at Whatecoat M. E. Church, Pine and Franklin Sts.. December 25th, 26th and 27th, 1911. Monday evening, Santa's Mfx-up. Tuesday evening, Alphian Male Singers. Wednesday evening, literary program by Metropolitan Annex Sunday School. Admission 10 cents each evening. Rev. A. Young, Pastor. There will be a Grand Christmas Musical, given by the Literary Society at Sharon Baptist Church, Monday night; Dec. 25th, 1911 Don't miss this musical. Some of Washington's and Baltimore's best talent will be represented. Doors open at 7:30 P. M. Refreshments. Adults 10 cents. Children 5 cents. Miss Martha Booze, Sec'y. Rev. Wm. Alexander, D. D., Pastor Special invitation is extended by the Waiters and employees, whose duties will not allow them to attend Watch Meeting services at their respective churches, to all to attend services at the Enon Baptist Church Park avenue near Dolphin on Thursday, December 28, 1911 Aged members of all denominations are cordially invited to attend, a free dinner will be served. At 10.30 a. m., sermon by Rev. L. S. Flagg. At 1.30 p. m., sermon to aged by Rev. John A. Holmes. 3 p. m. sermon by Rev. Wm. Alexan- CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 A. M., Christmas Sermon by Pastor Special Christmas Offering 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, W. L. Gibson, Supt. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League, Mrs. Helen A. Cooper, President 6.30—Epworth League, Prayer and Praise Service, Wm. A. Smith, Leader. 7.30—Sacred Concert by the Alphian Male Singing Association Silver offering at the Door. 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., Sermon. Please return trustee envelopes Fnur prize watches will be given to ticket sellers in the Richard's Show Contest at one of the services Sylvester H. Norwood, Pastor GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m. Class. 11 A. M., Sermon by Stranger 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 6.30 C. E. League. 8 P. M., sermon by Pastor, or a Stranger- 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, Clerks Rev. R. J. Curtis, Pastor. 11 A. M., Rev. Acco, P. E. 3 P. M., Rev. C. G. Cummings, his congregation and choir of Asbury M. E. Church. 8 P. M., A Stranger will preach. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B D. Pastor. 9.30 A. M., Sunday School. 11 A. M., Christmas sermon by pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5 P. M., Epworth League. Miss Clara Stanley and Co. in charge. 8 P. M., Xmas exercises by Sundav School. Prominent speakers. Strangers cordially welcomed. Charles T. Stewart, Supt. Julian A. Ross, Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. Sunday Services. 11 A. M., Preaching by Brother D. I. Fowler, subject: "The Greatest Gift to the World." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, J. W. Jones, Supt. 3 P. M., preaching by Rev. A. W. Brooks. 6 P. M., The Junior League. Mrs. Carrie L. Brooks, Supt. 8 S. P. M., preaching by Rev. A. L. Jenkins, subject: "Christ's Govern- Monday, Christmas Day, preaching by Bro. J. M. Barnes, subject: "The Wise Men's Search for the Infant Christ." After the sermon an organ will be presented which was given to the church by a white friend. Every Tuesday evening Young People's People's Meeting. Ruth Jenkins, first vice president. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor, Sunday, Dec. 24th, 1911. Pre-Christmas series of sermons continued. 11.00 A. M., sermon, "Wise Men of the East. 8 P. M., sermon. "Message to the Common Folks." Christmas (Monday) morning at 6 o'clock. Christmas sermon: "The Groupe Around the Cradle." CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor near Monument Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor 11 A M., Sermon by Rev. Watkins. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., sermon by Rev. Joseph Murray, of Catonsville, Md. 3 00 P. M., Sunday school. 4 30 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon by the pastor. Don't fail to be present: Special notice—Early services on Christmas morning at 5 A. M. W. C. Tongue, Superintendent Edyth M. Cooper, Pres. E. L. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun St. Rev. P. W. Wortham, D.D., Pastor 11 A. M., Preaching. Topic: The Angel Song and Sermon. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School The Christmas exercises by the Primary Department. 8.00 P. M., Sacred Cantata "The Sign in the Sky." under the direc- tion of Mr. Robert Jackson. Strangers always welcome. T. Andrew Moore, Pres. A.C.E.L WAYMAN MEM. A, M. E. CH. Carroll St. near Carey St. Rev. Wun. A. Harris, Pastor 11 A. M., Preaching by Rev: S. M. Johnson, D.D., P. E. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.00 P. M., Sermon by Rev. Dr. N. q. Hut. 6.30 P. M. Christian Endeavor. 7.30 P. M., Preaching by Rev. C. H. Stepteau, D.D., P.E. Monday, Dec. 25th, Concert by the Sunday School. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m., Christmas Sermon by the Pastor. 2:30 P.M., Sundav School. 6:30 F. M., A. C. E. League. 7:30 p. m., Christmas Concert by the Sunday School, Silver Offering at the Door. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington and Carlton Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor Souvenirs from the Southland will be distributed among the members and friends. Special Christmas Exercises. 4 30 A. C. E. L. Special Xmas program to be rendered and souvenirs given away 8 P. M. Sermon by pastor. Miss Annie Russell, Supt. S. S. Wm. Butler, Pres. of League 11 A. M., Special Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The Birth of Christ and What it Means to Me." Special Music by the Choir. 2 30 P. M. Sunday School. 7.30 P. M. Sermon by.Rev B.N. Late, a traveling missionary. Xmas Treat on Monday night and opening of the Encampment in Wondersrland. Everybody invited. I. P. Waters, Supt. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Memorial Day 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M? Memorial Services conducted by the services conducted by the Stewards and and Class Leaders- 6.00 p. m. A. C. E. League. 8 P. M., Ebenezer Choir will give a Sacred Concert. A special program will be rendered. A silver offering at the door. The envelopes will be returned at 11 a. m. 3.30 and 8 p. m. Monday, Dec. 25—Christmas 5 a. m., Special Services will be conducted by the Pastor, Local Elders and Leaders. 8 p m., The Electric Waves Bazaar will open. Admission 5 cents. The demonstrations will be electrical. One of the many wonders in the Bazar will be the African bird. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 11 A. M., Service 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor 7.30 p. m., Preaching. Christmas Day, Dec. 25 5 a. m., Special Christmas Service. H. W. Biner, Supt. GRACE PRESBYTE'IAN CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Sts. Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edw. Williams, Minister, Residence: 623 W. Lanvale Street. 11 A. M., Christmas Sermon 3.00 P. M., Sunday School Special Exercises 8.00 P. M., The Message of the Divine Child. Prayer meeting Wednesday, at 8 P. M. Seats free. All welcome. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH Cor. George St. and Clinton Ave. Special Services Sunday and Mon- 5 a. m., Prayer Meeting 11 A. M., Preaching. 8 P. M., Sunday School Exercises and Santa Claus. Admission 10c. D. Williams, Superintendent. Rev. W. W. Allen H. D. Pastor THE CRIME OF BEING A NEGRO In Twenty Six Years, Two Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty-Eight Negroes Lynched. NOT ONE LYNCHER HAS EVER BEEN PUNISHED Five Innocent Men Lynched May 20, Lake City, Fla—Six men were taken from jail and lynched "for complicity in the murder of a prominent citizen." The lynchers came in automobiles and showed the sheriff's son, who had been left in charge of the jail, a forged telegram purporting to come from the governor and ordering that the prisoners be given up. On investigation it was found that only one of the six men murdered was even accused of a crime. A quarrel between a white man and a colored man had been brought up before a local court and the colored man had been exonerated. Immediately afterward the white man went into the colored man's yard with a gun. Shots were exchange and the white man was killed. The colored man gave himself up at once and the five men with him were being held merely as witnesses. Woman and Child Hanged May 26, Okemah, Oklahoma—A colored woman accused of having shot a sheriff was taken by a mob and together with her fourteen year old son, was hanged from a bridge. The woman was raped before she was hanged. What a Judge Said July, Lawrenceville, Ga.—Judge Chas. H. Brand, of Lawrenceville, Ga., refused to call for troops to protect two Negroes who came before him for trial, one on a charge of an alleged attack on a white woman; the other for "loitering in a suspicious manner." They were lynched, one taken from a train where he was in charge of two officers; the train stopping while the passengers saw the lynching; the other dragged out of jail by a mob several hundred strong. Judge Brand defended his failure to secure a safe guard for the prisoners, saying: "I don't propose to be the engine of sacrificing any white man's life for all such Negro criminals in the country. I am in perfect accord with my conscience and my God. I would not imperil the life of one white man to save the lives of a hundred such Negroes." Wounded Negro Burned to Death August 13, Coatesville, Pa.—There is no need to repeat the story of the Coatesville horror. You all remember the man who was taken from a bed in the hospital and burned alive for having shot a watchman when drunk. His writhing body was poked back into the flames as he tried to drag himself away. His teeth and charred bones were kept as souvenirs. All arrested for this frlic have been acquitted. Accused of Knocking A White Man Down Oct. 20, Manchester, Ga.—Because he was accused of knocking down a white man last night, Jerry Lovelace, a Negro, was taken from jail at 2 o'clock this morning and lynched. There were about thirty men in the mob. A Negro A Day Killed No. 2. Birmingham, Ala.—Four miles north of Birmingham a reign of terror exists. Six white men and eleven Negroes have been assassinated within the past eighteen months. Six of the Negroes have been killed within the past six days, an average of one a day since last Saturday. What Gov. Please Says November 11, Honea Path, S. C. —Governor Blease, of South Carolina says, in regard to a recent lynching in his state, that rather than use the power of his office in deterring white men from "punishing that 'nigger' brute," he "would have resigned his office and come to Honea Path and lead the mob. Opinion on the Reign of Terror Columbia, South Carolina; State on the Honea Path lynching: "There has not been a lynching in South Carolina for one crime that has not bred a lynching for other crimes. There has not been a lynching in South Carolina that has not increased the chances of every man, white and black, to die at the hands of a manslayer.' Fort Worth, Texas, Star Teleram: "First hagigs ad burigs for crime against women only; the for murders or assaults to murder; next for arson, forgery and theft; finally on suspicion only of guilt in relation to any of the felonious crimes in the calendar." Philadelphia Christian Recorder: "What does it all mean? This—that with each day the value of a Negro's life is less and less in this country. That the policy of those who would not protest against lynching and wrong doing most vigorously and by every known means is wrong." Topeka Plain Dealer: "No civilized nation should stand and look at such outrages as are being perpetrated in the United States without saying or doing something." PASTORS TO START RELIGIOUS CAMPAIGN Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Cambridge, Md., Dec. 21—A grand choir concert was given at Waugh M. E. Church last Wednesday evening. The program was well rendered. The pastors of the town have organized and called together a number of Christian workers who are engaged in taking a religious census of the town with a view to a great religious campaign to be held in January 1912. One week will be spent in each church. Rev. J. Ross Barnum is president. Rev. Z. B. Bean, secretary, Rev. S. S. Jolly, treasurer. Rev. W. T. Miles, of Fairmount, Md., conducted services at 3 o'clock at Waugh M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Mr. Thaddeus Copeland, of Baltimore and Rev. P. J. Jordan paid us a flying visit Sunday. They were the guest of honor of Rev. J. P. Barnum. Misses Anita Boggs and Mabel St. Clair have returned to school after spending the holidays with their parents. Misses Mabel and Golen Green returned home last Wednesday from Baltimore. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph White, 1009 Saratoga street. Mr. Nehemiah Henry has completed his new building on Pine street. Mr. Josiah E. Johnson was the architect. Pocomoke City News (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Pocomoke City, Md., Dec. 21—Miss Mabel Quinn, of Crisfield, Md., was in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Harriett Long, of Bank street. Rev. Gillis, pastor of Stockton church, filled the pulpit at St. John's A. M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. McKinny preached a sermon long to be remembered Sunday morning. Miss Sarah Schoolfield, of Unionville, was in Baltimore this week. Mr. Ennold Deshields has returned to Snow Hill after a visit here. Mr. Isaac Mills has returned to his home in Virginia. Many entertainments have been planned for the Christmas holidays. Will Celebrate Fortieth Rev. John A. Holmes, pastor of Metropolitan M. E. Church, and Mrs. Holmes will quietly celebrate the fortieth anniversary of their marriage Christmas day, at their home 1106 Druid Hill avenue. Rev. and Mrs. Holmes were class-mates at Storer College, and were graduated together. Both are well known in this city, the District of Columbia and West Virginia. Humiliated Indian Tribe. Humiliated Indian Tribe. When the Quakers came to Pennsylvania in 1682 the only Indians in the neighborhood were the Delawares, who had just been terribly beaten by the Five Nations and forced into a treaty by which they submitted to be called women. High, But. Not Too High. "I suppose you wouldn't believe," said the manager, "that it cost me $25,000 to raise the curtain of this show?" "I do," replied the critics. "I'm surprised that they let you do it even for that price." THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. W. W. Allen's Record as Pastor and Financial Leader. Baltimore—To start without a single member in October, 1902, and to build up a congregation of nearly 900 members, as well as to purchase a piece of property and pay every cent on the purchase price of $3,000 and raise $1,650 for enlarging and improving the church, is the record that Rev. W. W. Allen has made at Shiloh Baptist church, Clinton avenue and George street, in this city. With one or two faithful souls the church was organized by the Rev. Mr. Allen and the present property rented in 1902. He went to work with a will, and it was not long before he was recognized by the people of the neighborhood as a force for good and as a man who would gather about him one of the most flourishing congregations in the city. The membership had grown to such proportions in 1906 that the property was purchased and a mortgage of $3,000 given. The rapid growth of the congregation soon made [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. more room imperative, and a number of improvements were made and the building enlarged at a cost of nearly $1.700. The ninth anniversary of the church was recently made the occasion for a special celebration and a big mortgage burning, which was attended by many ministers and prominent citizens. Addresses highly landatory of the good work of the Rev. Mr. Allen were delivered by the Revs. W. J. W. president of the Clayton Williams university; D. G. Mack, J. H. Taylor, Uriah B. Johnson, David Bryant, R. T. Reed, Junius Gray, Perry Young, D. K. Cri格尔, P. Carter Neal, A. B. Callis, C. A. Belt, Isaac Hall, J. Crawley, Ottaway Croxon, S. Cosby and Attorney George W. F. McMechan. At the conclusion of the exercises men prominent in the business and professional life of the city sat down to a feast which was indicative of the Allen way of doing things. Besides working ardently for the upbuilding of the congregation and bringing all departments of the church to a high degree of efficiency, Mr. Allen has found time to add to his stock of knowledge, so as to be better prepared for the ardents work of the ministry. He was graduated from the Clayton-Williams university several years ago. He is now bending his efforts for the further extension of the influence of the work and is being aided by his officials and members, who provide him with one of the best salaries paid a local minister. The church has one of the best choirs in the city, and its Sunday school. B. Y. P. U. and other departments are ably managed and well attended. His trustees and deacons are inbued with the spirit of progress, which has helped mightily in the upbuilding of the congregation. SNOW HILL NORMAL SCHOOL More Funds Needed to Carry on the Excellent Work. In Wilcox county, Ala., in which the Snow Hill Normal and Industrial institute is located, there are 10,758 colored children of school age, according to the 1910 report of the superintendent of public education. The principal and trustees have sent out an appeal to the public for funds with which to meet the expenses of the school during the present term. In the six surrounding counties there are, according to the same report, 59,978 colored children of school age. It is to meet the educational needs of this large community that the school has been founded. The principal of the institution is Professor W. J. Edwards. It has grown from its humble beginning in a log cabin with one teacher in 1894 to its present proportions. There are seventeen buildings, 400 students, twenty officers and teachers, 2,000 acres of land, and thirteen trades are taught. Owing largely to its influence the people of the community are extending their school terms, building better homes, purchasing, and erecting better schoolhouses and insisting upon having a good education for their children. Laymen's Missionary Movement. The laymen's missionary movement has planned a series of meetings to be held at various points in Greater New York during December and January. One of the largest meetings of the series so far was held in the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn on Monday evening, Dec. 18. Dr. William M. Moss, pastor of the church, and Dr. Farnham, president of the church extension society, were the principal M CRY C RISTMAS Home Coming & Re-Union Home Coming & Re-Union The Ladies' Aid Society of Metropolitan M. E. Church invites you to their Unique Entertainment on Thursday and Friday Evenings, December 28, 29, 1911, in the Sunday School Building, Orchard St. near Druid Hill Avenue. Tickets 10 Cents, Supprs 15 Cents. Fine program each evening under direction of Miss Bessie L. Smith. The Menu consisting of roast turkey, cranberries, ham, saw, oysters; pickles waldorf salad, chocolate and coffee. Ice Cream and Cake on Sale. Mrs. Julia Bowers, Chair. Mrs. Annie Bonz, Asst., Mrs. Sarah Dent, Treas., Mrs. R. C. Taylor, President, Mrs. S. E. Ross, Secretary, Rev. John A. Holmes, Minister. 12-16-23. GRAND CONCERT AND RECEPTION.. In honor of the 40th Anniversary of Federal Tabernacle, N. O. of GALILEAN FISHERMEN ....CHRISTMAS NIGHT, DECEMBER 25th, 1911..... At The Galilean Fishermen's Hall Biddle Street, near McCulloh Mr. L. E. Toomey, Director Henderson, Kerr's Orchestra. CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS Sunday Evening, December 24th, 1911 at 8 o'clock 50 VOICES / 50 VOICES WATCH WAIT LISTEN A great Xmas musicale, to be rendered under the auspices of the Choir, with Organ and Orchestra accompaniment Our many friends are cordially invited to be present and bring a liberal offering for the cause of Christ Don't forget the date, Sunday Eve., Dec. 24 John W. Brown, Director Dr. D. G. Hill, Past 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 TRADE MARK ADE e Hair the roots and you can care. Selling Our Rub a small quantity into the roots and you can almost "see it grow". The hair Stops Falling Out—become Glossy, Soft and Silky—feels smooth and pleasing to the touch, and in a very short time it becomes so Loig and Piant that you can wear it in the most becoming fashion. PRICE 26 CENTS DOUBLE SIZE 40 CENTS For sale at all Drug Stores. THOUSANDS OF LETTERS WHICH WE LACK THE SPACE TO PRINT, EXPRESS THE SAME SENTI-MENTS AS MISS JENNIE WILDER, OF BALTIMORE, MD., WHO WRITES AS FOLLOWS; Messas. Baer & Snyder I think me like for writing my thanks to you for the way your Po- mada has benefited my hair. I have only been using it for a about a month, and my hair has already grown over 3 inches. 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Write a sentence for AGENTS TERMS: No experience required to sell Ruby Pomada-sell the first jar and you have a permanent customer-a friend. NOW IS THE TIME TO HAVE YOUR CHRISTMAS PRINTING EXECUTED For Neat and Attractive Printing SEE THE AFRO=AMERICAN CO. 628 N. EUTAW STREET. WHOSE OPINION COULD HAVE MORE WEIGHT THAN THAT OF THE EMINENT DR. T. I. WOMACK. WHO ENJOYS ONE OF THE MOST EXTENSIVE MEDICAL PRACTICES IN PHILADELPHIA ? "From both a scientific and practical point of view I researd your Ruby I amade a great success, being vastly superior to any hair preparation that I have ever personally used or employed in my practice." "I also admire the elegant style in which you put it up." PRICE 20 CENTS DOUBLE SIZE 40 CENTS For sale at all Drug Stores HOSPITAL WORK IN EW YORK Brief Bits of History Connected With ts Progress, STARTED MANY YEARS AGO. Institution Now Known as Lincoln Hospital Was Originally Established seas Sate ase to By N. BARNETT DODSON. ‘The colored home in New York city now known as the Lincoin hospital was originally established or incorporated ‘by the’ legislature under the title of “the Society For the Support of the Colored Home.” A petition presented to the legislature for the repeal of cer- tain acts passed March 11, 1830, and May 26, 1841, which appropriated $10,- 000 for n state hospital: in the city of New: York, ‘asking a transfer of the money therein named to the colored home. ‘These acts were repealed and a new act frumed. ‘The money. was transferred. to the managers of the colored home to be ap- plied to the erection of a permanent building on the real estate belonging to the said bome in the city of New York for the relict and support of disabled colored sailors and other tafirm and destitute colored people. In 1848 the society purchased forty-four lots of ground lying on Sixty-fifeh street be- tween Avenue A and First avenue, upon which the managers erected a suitable building. It consisted of two distinct divisions or wings for the ac- commodation of males and females, each 100 by 26 fovt. separated by a ground plot of 100 feet, the whole forming an open square. At the Grst meeting in 1839 after the adoption of the constitution twelve in- dividuals were proposed. and recelved as objects worthy: of relief, During 1847 the statistics show that the instl- tution had cured for nearly 1,000 per- sons, a large proportion of ‘whom were from the almsbouse. ‘The colored home * originated in the liberality of one Chris- tiau lady, a Miss Jay by name, who was the daughter of the distinguished aud yenernble Jon Jay, “who sub- scribed the first $1.000 to the home, whieh was turued over to a committee of Indies who inet ut the residence of her sister, Mrs, Marin Bauyer, during the antumin of 1830, ‘The sum. appropriated was especially designed for thie relief of the sick and respectable colored aged. It is said, de- spite the fact that this colored: home, now the Lincoln hospital, was original- ly set apart for the use and beuefit of the colored people. that, while there are colored tmtined nurses on its staif. not a single colored: physician out of the Aozens or more competent medical men in Greater New York Is a member of the medica! staff of the hospital, Sure- ly the original promoters of the hos- pital conld not have Intended that this condition should exist. ‘They must have foreseen that at some time in the fature the race would have its own physiclans when they gave the colored’ ruce the wucleus for a great hospital in whieb to train its own wen for the care of the people of thelr own race. Colored iedical students bave little I¢ any opportunity to study and observe the progress of diseases Jn the great hospitils of New York city. Would It not be a good thing for Lin- coln hospital to invite some of the lead- ing colored physicians in New York city to co-operite with Its present med- ical staff in the treatment of colored patients ud to open its: doors to col- ored medieu) students who are study- ing Iu the various medical colleges? REMEMBER THE CHILDREN. Dr. Washington Issues Annual Christ- mas Appeal In Their Bohalf. ewe te, ite ke te tae: Dr. Booker ‘I. Washington has issued bis usual appeal for Christmas tokens for the children in the rural districts in the vicinity of Tuskegee. Dr. Wash- ington says: During the past fifteen or sixteen years it hus been my privilege to re- ceive whd to distribute Christmas pres- ents in the way vf cards. books. etc. aniong the very poor colored children. especlully those lring iu the planta- tion districts of the southern states: During these years happiness bas Deen carried to the homes and hearts of thonsunds of children who other- wise would have had little of nothing to remind them of the Christmas seu- son. For the most part these presents have heen distributed: through colored teachers in the rural districts of the south. L shall be vers glad to serve again, as in other years, as the medium for distributing such presents as friends may be Kind enough to seud. Any- thing addressed to me will be promptiy gent to those where the most 500d: will be accomplished. - Oda“ Peliodnn: Coleiades: Anwlivedenn: The twenty-seventh anoiversary. of Northwest ledge No. . 2554. Grand United Order: of Odd: Fellows, was fit- tingly’ observed in Portland. Ore.. br the members of the lodge on Tuesday evening, Dec. 19.. An excellent lterary progtam was rendered, which was thoroughly enjoyed by’ the large num- ber‘of friends and: visitors present. as invited guests of Northwest lodge and fits members. epee Hae -WELL “QUALIFIED ELDER. Work of Rev. Dr. C. D. Hazel Entitles Him to Promotion. Asbury Park, N. J.—The minds of the Zionites are centered on the geu- eral conference which meets in Char- lotte, N. ., in May, 1912. Besides the general business whieb comes up before the conference which hus to do-with the election of the gen- eral officer's of the church, perbaps the most interesting feature will be the election of the three new bishops. The large tervitory of the 7'e3. connection necessitated an addition to its bishop- rie to ald Ju carrying on the great ma- ebivery of the church. ‘The bigh und houored office of bishop bas caused imeny influential ebureb- men of the connection to aspire for the office, One of the strongest candidates for the bishopric and one who possess. es peculiar fituess for the office 3s the Rev, Dr. C, D, Hazel, the efficient and capable presiding elder of the New Jer- sey district of the New Jersey annual conference. ‘The high deportment and efficiency of Dr. Huzel have so commended bim to the pastors and members of his dis trict Unit at the iast meeting of the district couference Dr. Mazel was in dorsed to be the man as New Jersey's favorite for one of the bishops to be elected. He is a North Caroliniin by birth. In 1888 be joined the North Carolina conference, but was soon transferred to the western New York conference. This brought bim in the midst of an intellectual center, and, desirous of be ing thoroughly educated, he entered Drown university, later going to Yale and then to the Boston School of ‘Che ology. ‘This wide training makes bim amply prepared for his. Mfe's work. He has been active in many: directions since graduition and bas done much for the general uplift of the Zion chureb, In connection with bis activities be or- ganized the theological circle of the New Jersey conference, which pro- motes ‘nd stimulates the study of the Bible. THE. COMMON WELFARE CLUB New Organization Will Assist In Social Settlement Work:2 * ‘The Common Weifare club is the newest and, when its purposes are consifiered, one of the most useful of the Washington clubs. This club:en- gages. in practical sociological work and belps those who are in the slums and alleys. Dr. George W. Cabaniss, one of Washington's leading physi- saci cians, is the presi- eM dent, and Ocea fo ae Taylor of the yak: ee Washington Amer- eS Be Jean is secretary. % oe ‘The club bas un- Pee dertaken to help Saeee ty the Colored Social “gee Settlement home GE ay at the capital. ge oe: Although housed be ape” in a very neat and _ well kept building See Giro Senge ee Mee “GM dent, and Ocea fo ae Taylor of the yak: ee Washington Amer- eS Be Jean is secretary. ‘ oe ‘The club has un- Pee" aertaken to help Saeee ty the Colored Social “gee Settlement home GE ay at the capital. Cie eye Although housed be ape” in a very neat and oe well kept building DR.G.W. CARANISS in the heart of the colored population, yet the Social Set- tlement home bas ‘been in straitened circumstances. Through the influence of the Common Welfare club great in- terest is being worked up in behalf of the settlement house, and generous sums of wouey bave been and are be- ing raised. Dr. John R. Fraucis. a Jeadiug member of the Common Wel- fare club, is president of the Social Settlement home. Recently. under the auspices of the Common Welfare club, a pay lecture by. Dr, D. Webster Davis was given at the Metropol- itm 3, M. BL church, Several hundred doilars wore raised at the time for the settlement house. Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, pro- fessor of sociolo- gy at. Haropton, who bas been in Washington for two years, being Sia ele eae, a. ee re pr itan A. M. EB. g@eereie church. Several gy hundred dollars Gey were raised at Yaga cae the time for the gage srs § settlement louse. “@gae mays Dr. Thomas ope eatas = Jesse Jones, pro- _ fRgaeemer? fessor of sociolo- A 1M gy at Haropton, adie 18am awho bas been in QggemeR ass (9 Washington tor eee two years. being in cliarge of the P% 9 B FRANCIS. Negro statistics of the United States census, is prominently identiGed with both the Common Welfare club and the movement to benefit the Social Settlement house. Dr. Jones is a sociologist of note, and bis work for the club has been of a most beneficial character. ‘The Common. Welfare club numbers among {ts members men of high standing in official, professional, bus! ness and other circles of Wasbiugton Hite. Meaning of Coming National Campaign To all this blow and vluster there should be some way to make the safe and sune, colored elector remember the Taft administration is not the only doggone’ thing that ever buppened to this race of ours, says the Dallas (Tes.) Express. In the coming struggle to nominate and elect a president, If ‘Taft and Hitchcock and Roosevelt ave to be the commanders. the Negro. may es- pect to he crucified on the cross 0” perfidy and® political dishonor while wearlag on bis brow a crown of thorns. : Political: Reverses In Cleveland. Although the Hon. Harry C. Smith, Cleveland. O., failed of clection as-del- egate. to the state constitutional con- vention to be held in Obio in 1012, he nevertheless received a large vote. Wing ober candidates, fell far below the 15,000 mark reached b} Mr. Smith. In the Eleventh ward Fred ‘D. Samp- ‘son was elected as assessor... Thomas \W. Fleming and Charles. Crawford were defeated for councilman at large and city constable respectively. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. nna sea a eA | So = PROGRESS. NOTED | INTERNATIONAL a “ERTIN eA . hy EDUCATION| SUNDAY SCHOOL Professor Hawsins Tells Gon- LESSON ference What ina Work Needs, | LESSON, FOR DECEMBER 24 oo MALACHI REBUKES JUDAH. VALUE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY, | cessox rexr—statacnt a4 MEMORY VERSES—3:16, 17. —— GOLDEN TEXT—I. “Return unto me, NloeeiiGavolin TA ‘Hi \E.i@ontareoee-| $84, % MUL returm, uate, Fou SANT he Adopts Strong Set of Resolutions In- 2 “Unto you ts born this day in the dorsing Commissioner John R. Haw- | cit of David a Savior, which is Christ Iins For the Position. of Financial] weit gore “acre ‘aurtng, the age of Secretary For the Denomination. Ezra and Nehemiah, buc it $s not certain Secretary For the Denomination. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Columbia, $. C.,—.The remarkavle progress of the educational department of the African Methodist Episcopal chureh is largely due to the splendid energies of Professor John R. Waw- king, the brilliant orator, highly sue- ‘cessful financier, scholar and commis- sioner of education for the A. M. E. denomination. Fis native oratory is en- rapturing thousands of people who hear Lim on educational nights at the vart- ous conferences of this denomination, and the statistics given by him: rela- tive to the stupendous growth of the educational activities of the general ebureh and his vivid protrayal of how ‘these funds are raised by the people are an inspiration to every one who hears him. He is being received. with eclat. in all sections of the country, and bis popularity. is an attestation of bis strong character and attainments. Al though modest and. never seeking the praise of the populace, but flying trom applause, le is properly regarded by thousands of both races as'a conserv:- ‘tive, safe leader and a strong financier. Tn his address at the great educational mnss meeting of the recent annual North Carolin conference held in Wil- ‘mington, N. ©. Professor Hawkins sald: One of the greatest agencies at work In the uplift of lumanity. Is the educational department of the A. M. E. church with ‘its twenty: sehools of learning, 205 teach- ers, 5.780 puplis and a property value of ‘over $1,000,000. Out of our scant earnings we are ralsing and appropriating $250,000 annyally for the maintenance of this good work, and the purpose of this meeting is ie Oe ~ D Ge ke “i a a to call every man, every woman, to march to the altar of duty and to make a con- tribution to this great work. Here is Where we are helping to work out this problem of humanity. What the world needs most today fs a closer application of these principles that will make men good and useful eltizens; that which- will develop character and manhood not simply for the few who are in the front, but for the many who are marching and toiling In the humble ranks. ‘The world today wants the man for the highest. position who can successtully. con- duct -affairs. That Is the spirit of the North Carolina conference. The following resvlution, which was signed by every member of the conference, was adopted: ‘To the Bishop and Members of the North Carolina Conference: : Whereas, Professor John R. Hawkins has 90 faithfully and efficiently served the XM. E. church and the race for many years; and, ‘Wheres, His name has been suggested in many sections of the country for the office of financial secretary of the said church: and. ‘Whereas, Many conventions, etc., in the church have given expression to thelr un- qualified Indorsement; and, Whereas, We recognize his great abil ity and business acumen and eminent fit- ness for the particular responsibility; therefore, Be {t resolved, ‘That the delegates trom this conferenco to the next ensuing gen- eral conference be and they are hereby instructed and directed to give him their support for the office of financial secre- tary and to use all honorable means to secure his election. For sixteen years Professor Hawkins has beeu secretary and treasurer of the educational department of the church. Elght per cent of all the dol lar woney raised in the: denomination Bas been through his efforts. By bis able comprevension of the most in- tricate points of law he has. acted ‘general counsel for the church and [eas the ebief counsel for the genera ‘conference of 1:08. He is the auditor of the book concern of the ebureb, and the bench of bishops bas also retain- ed him as chief counsel. There Ix, not an Afro-American in North Carolina whois snare highiy es. feemei than M'rufessor Hawkins. He has invested bix earnings in excellent property. and he is teaching the young men of the race. by precept as well as by. his scintillating oratory, that. one must:accept every opportunity to help his fellow man: i ; INTERNATIONAL SUNDAYSCHOGL LESSON LESSON . FOR DECEMBER 24 TIME—Some time Curing the See i Earn and Netiemiah, buc it $s not certain whether about 488 (Ezra) or 444 or 430. PLACE—Jerusalem and vicinity. CONTEMPORARY HISTORY — Alcl- biades. at Athens. The Peloponnesian war (421-10), The republic at Rome, gov- erned by consuls and military tribunes. About this time Socrates was teaching the only approach to a pure morality awhich Athens ever know. Herodotus was early through his travels (451-400). Plato, ithe philosopher (190-350), was. now a boy, Aistening to Socrates, Xenophon (414-354) Jeads the retreat of the ten thousand back to Greece (40), which retreat he has immortalized in his Anabasis. There is no certainty as to the definite time when Malachi uttered his prophecies, because no data ts given in the book, and the sins which he songht,to: reform were present throughout the whole period of Ezra and Nehemlah, from 458 through the rest of the century. Most place hick ‘soon after Nehemtab’s second coming to Jerusalem, between 433 and 430. He js plain spoken, and direct, withs out high eloquence, or supreme poetic power, but abounding in effective simfles, metaphors and Imagery which hit the mark, and do the work. What a London paper says of a distin: guished man’s _ straightforward speeches apples well to the sermons of Malachi: “A sound and healthy: gospel doubly welcome because, ‘the world is waking to the consciousness of intellectual and moral hunger ywhich only these truths can satisty.’” Sf we read the later chapters of Nehemtah and compare the sins and evils which Nehemiah labored to re: form, with the sins and evils which Malachi denounces, it will be seen that both are laboring for the same ends, and realize the same necessity: of reform. God was dishonored, and religion made a mere form and farce, by offering mean things for sacrifices, as polluted bread, and lame and sick animals, by refusing to do the sim- plest service in the temple without pay, by refusing to pay tithes for the support of the temple worship, by being weary of serving the Lord, by intermarrying with the heathen. In all these things they ‘broke the di- vine law; they showed that their minds were all wrong, One of the peculiar glories of the Bible is that from the very beginning its golden age is in the future, not, 28 in other anclent nations, in the past. ‘And as the golden age must have a maker, God's revelation soon brings into view the one, the Messiah who alone can make the age of gold which fs the Kingdom of Heayen, Isalah tells us that “unto us a child is born, unto us a gon {s given; and the gov- ernment shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonder- ful Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.” In the last book of the Old Teste- ment, about 400 years before Christ was born, the last prophet brings the hope and {dea! and goal in the person of the Messiah, Christ, the Jesus who was born on the true Christmas’ day. Behold I, God, will send my messen- ger, one coming in God's name, and bearing a divine message, whose work shall be to prepare the way bet fore me, the coming of God himself. ‘This messenger, interpreted by our Lord himself on two occasions, was one who should come in the spirit and power of Elijah, doing the same work, rebuking sin, denouncing all wrongs, calling men. to repentance, awakening the consclonce. It fs possible that these words had @ partial fulfilment ‘in Nebemiah, a foreshadowing on a smaller scale, of Jobn the Baptist who completely ful. filled the prophecy. Nehemiab’s. re- forma were a part of the preparation for the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven, and fixed the eyes of the people on the great {deal toward which they were slowly moving. Supoge. we make two maps of the world on the plan furnished. by the United States census to show the de- gree in which ignorance, certain dis- eases, and many other things prevall, by means of higher and darker shades. On one map we will note the countries where the purest Cbristtan- ity prevails, by white, A darker shade will mark the more imperfect: forms, and then let the shades’ grow darker ‘and darker through Mobammedanism, ‘and the various forme of. beathenism till we come to the blackness of the lowest fetishism. | Then, with, entire. Independence, make a similar map of the moral and intellectual condition of men. Where ‘there fs the most manhood, the no: ce { HH : Vee The Eureka Comb Price $1.50 With Lamp Cap For Heating. - 4 combination of wetal electrifring influences Straightening crimpy hain. dost convenient and Satisfactory. fe \Memeny & EVER, ‘ mY z y “ a “i { SB Oe : MAKES HAIR GROW c idrs. [Mitchell’s. Improved hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars. Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy, Stops falliry Hair. Trv it lor those pleces on your temples. Not greasy—will eet gum, Svalp Treatment. Hair Straightening. Mail Orders Promptly Aitended: ¢ Mrs. Alice E. 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Baltimore, Md. % Large.light hea \ rooms suitable for’ =; board by'dayorweek, Hot and - aac pe Bor _-M. 3: PARKER, Proprietor. «- MINISTERS NEARLY COME TO BLOWS Revs. Lyon, Hughes, And Alexander In Heated Discussion at Ministerial Meeting Heated words flew thick and fast at the monthly meeting of the Ministerial Alliance at Grace Presbyterian Church last Monday when Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander secured the floor and declared: "I will not allow anyone to brand white ministers as cowards." His assertion followed a remark made by Dr. D. N. E. Campbell, who said that in delivering an address before an audience of workers on the Panama Canal he attempted to praise America when the audience, most of whom were people from the West Indies, declared that the United States only had one man brave enough to speak out against lynching—Cardinal Gibbons. The reference to the name of the revered American prelate was enthusiastically applauded by the ministers. It was then that Dr. Alexander, who was sitting some distance from the rostrum, made the above mentioned remark. Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes then got the floor on a question of personal privilege, and said that he applauded the mention of Cardinal Gibbon's name because he was an American who always stood for the fair treatment of all Americans, adding that he would do so again. At this juncture, Dr. Alexander told Dr. Hughes that he was a coward to take an appointment from a white bishop and applaud a sentiment which, he said, characterized white ministers in this country as cowards on the race question. Dr. Campbell then went on with his speech At the close of the meeting, Dr. Ernest Lyon jocularly suggested that as the presiding officer, Rev. Dr. Ananias Brown, was growing in age and goodness, both Drs. Hughes and Alexander should come forward and be forgiven. Dr. Alexander made a reply to this, again held up white ministers and walked out. He came back just as the ministers were beginning to disperse and told Dr. Hughes again that he was a coward, and then Dr. Lyon got into the argument, and he was told also that he was a coward and some other uncomplimentary things. It looked for a time as if the two warriors on sin would lock horns in a personal encounter, and Dr. Alexander was white with anger as he reached the street. During the meeting Drs. Lyon and G. R. Waller made strong addresses against the lynching evil, and suggested that concerted efforts be made in arousing public sentiment against it. Dr. Waller exhibited productions on a post card of a lynching sent Rev. Dr. John Haynes Holmes, of New York, on which it was said, "This is the way we do them down here (Alabama) and we will put you on our regular mailing list so that one can be sent you each month." The ministers adopted a resolution endorsing the efforts of Dr. Lyon in arousing sentiment against lynching; endorsed the work of the Association for the Advancement of the Negro against the evil in which Dr. Waller is an active worker, and appointed a committee to cooperate with Dr. Lyon and the association in their efforts to arouse public sentiment. Dr. Callis Reads Paper. Rev. Dr. A. B. Callis read a paper on "Christianity and Its Crisis," after which a general discussion followed. Returns From North Carolina Mrs. Frances Melchor, of 536 Robert street, has returned from a month's stay in North Carolina. She says that the outlook for the colored people in the South is most hopeful. While away she visited her sister-in-law, Mrs Zilliah Palmer, of Salisbury, N. C., the latter's daughter, Miss Maggie Palmer; her brother-in-law, Mr. Robert Melchor and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Gergia Moore; both of Gold Hill. N. C. While away she was delightfully entertained by white and colored friends. She expressed herself as very much benefited by the trip. In Interest of West Indians A rally in the interest of the work of the National Baptist Convention in the West Indies was held at Ebenezer Baptist Church Wednesday night. Rev. G. E. Stewart who has charge of missionary work in one of the islands, was the principal speaker. Friends of Mr. James H, Nutt, former chief of the Maryland division of True Reformers, are still angry at the way he was deposed by Grand Master Walter R. Griffin. They say that Mr. Nutt always worked indefatigably for the best interests of the Order and declare that he was one of those who strongly urged that Mr. Griffin be grand master. They point to the fact that when the holders of the first mortgage on the local headquarters of the Order, 310 St. Paul street, sold their interest to the holders of the second mortgage, and the latter put the property up for sale at public auction, that Mr. Nutt and his wife came forward and gave notes to satisfy the holders of the mortgages, giving their property as security, and thereby saving the headquarters to the Order. They say that despite the fact that Mr. Griffin came here to install Mr. Hezekiah Brown as chief and that the impression was allowed to be circulated that he had been installed, notices are now being sent out that Mr. Brown will be publicly installed in one of the largest local churches in the near future. There seems to be a great division of sentiment among members of the Order in this State and many are holding their dues and assessments in their pockets until the tangle is straightened out. Distributes Turkeys Mr. Joseph P, Evans, grand master of the Maryland Lodge of Masons, made the hearts of the managers of various local charitable concerns glad this week by distributing fat turkeys among them. A Delightful "Shoot." The members of the Rod and Gun Club were the guests of George Chapman at his beautiful home "My Lady's Manor" at Phoenix, Baltimore County, a few weeks ago. After a "shoot" in which some very good scores were made a banquet was served and upon leaving all voted Mr. Chapman a most congenial and hospitable host. Funeral of Mrs. Helen R. Massey The funeral of Mrs. Helen Randall Massey, who died on Saturday December 9th after a short illness, was held on Thursday December 12th at Ames M. E. Church, Carey and Baker streets. The deceased as born in Baltimore 18 years ago. She is survived by a husband, father and mother. Visiting Catholic Missions. Rev. J. J. Plantevigne, assistant pastor of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, is visiting Catholic missions in Virginia. He was in Richmond last Sunday. Motion Pictures At St. Paul. Prof. S. H. Richards gave Uncle Tom's Cabin in motion pictures at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Tuesday night. There were nearly 500 people present. The Griffin Sisters at Daly's The Griffin Sisters, a combination as entertaining as the Whitman sisters, is on the boards at Daly's Theater this week. A good vaudeville bill is being presented, as well as attractive pictures. The Crescent Theatre The Cresent Theater, Saratoga and Carlton streets, is being well attended this week, a good fun bill being the feature. Faulkner and Carpenter are the proprietors. I am a little girl 8 years old. I go to school every day and to Sunday school. I want a rain coat and a Negro doll, some books and fill my stocking with candies and nuts and a box of crayons. Goodby, with love to you Mr. Santa. Alice G. Dennis. I write you a few lines to let you know that I am one of your little friends of ten years old. I am writing you this letter to tell you that I am still my Mama's baby yet I want you to bring me more than one thing. Now I will start and tell you what I want. Now, Santa, remember I go to bed early at night and so I want an infant doll, a doll bed, a pair of tan shoes, a rain coat, a story book, a little bracelet, an umbrella, a box of candy, a big tree, one set of dishes and now that is all, Santa Claus. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER Her busy hands are toiled, Her toil on earth is done Her troubles are all ended, Her heavenly crown is won. By her husband and daughter. Rev. Edward Williams, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church, has received a call to the Washington Street Presbyterian Church, Reading, Pa., The congregation is the largest one for the race in that city, is free of debt and in a healthy condition otherwise. The salary of the charge is the same as that paid Rev. Williams here. The Reading congregation was pastored for 30 years by the late Rev. William R. Templeman, who died about two years ago. Rev. Williams was secretary of the local Y. M. C. A. over 10 years ago resigning to enter the Presbyterian ministry. He was called to Grace Church about four years ago, succeeding Rev. E. F. Eggleston, who accepted a charge in Newark, N. J. During his pasmtorate here he has succeeded well at Grace Church, and the congregation is now in a better condition than ever. At the weekly prayer meeting of the church Wednesday night, a number of the influential members of the church urged him to stay here. He will decie before the first of the year whether or not he will accept the offer. The coal rally at the church last Sunday netted $89.86. IN MEMORIAM MYERS—In sad remembrance of my dear beloved wife, Callie D. Myers, who departed this life one year ago December 17, 1910 [How many hands are folded 一 PERKINS—In loving remembrance of my dear daughter, Pauline Perkins, who died six months ago Monday December 18. As I sit sometimes so lonely Oh, my heart does fill with pain, But your dear spirit softly whispers Courage, Mother, we will meet again. By her loving mother. The funeral of Mr. Adolphus Cook, who died November 24, 1911, took place Monday, November 27. Gone but not forgotten Husband, thou art gone before me, God would not permit thee stay When the film of life comes o'er Meet me, dear one, on the way, In the home of fadeless beauty He is now a shining star Dwelling in the Holy City Mrs Harriett Sykes, of Philadelphia, beloved sister of Lottie J. Harris, departed this life December 1 1, 1911. WILSON—In sad and loving remembrance of our dear daughter, Sallie, who departed this life three years ago December 21, 1908 in the full triumph of faith. Oh, how we miss thee, darling, Our grief no tongue can tell But we know t'was God that called thee. And He doeth all things well. And He didn't an songs from By her parents, James A. D. and Maggie A. Wilson. I wish to thank my many friends for their kindness during the illness of our daughter, Helen Randall Massey and for their many expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral designs following her death. Elijah and Hortense Randall. 1118 N. Carey street, Baltimore, Md., December 24, 1911. Mr. S. M. Chase, formerly from Washington, D. C., will return to spend the Christmas holidays greeting his many friends with some extremely beautiful musicals compositions. They are as follows: a sonatines in F major, a two Flower in G major, instrumental solo, and Beneath the Elms, also in G major. The latter is a very charming selection and is his favorite poem. He is sure by the time he arrives in the capital he will have the finishing touches added. Then he will confront his friends with some beautiful selections to be demonstrated upon the piano. Mr. Chase has acquired his knowledge in instrumental music under one of the leading professors who is widely known as a thoroughly competent teacher. After his return he will gladly accept a position playing on Sunday afternoons for two hours at some religious gathering. Vocal and piano solo. He did not Die in. Vain, be assisted with a an soloist. Advt For all Pains and Aching Feet. Come and Bring Your Friends to the MERRY WIDOWS' BAZAR AT ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St.; near Pine Agent for The Mutual Benefit Society, Fayette and Pearl Streets. Oldest and strongest Insurance Company in Maryland: Run for Colored People by Colored People. PHONE—1933 ST. PAUL. LET ME SELL YOU A HOUSE Desirable houses for sale in any part of the City, $50.00 to $100.00 balance as same as rent. Pianos and Organs on Easy Terms. Any make you may desire. Satisfaction guaranteed. 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Phone. Msdison. NOTES MR. GEO. T. SIMPSON, Tenor. MR. GEO. W. JONES, Pianist of Wilberforce University At Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St. BALTIMORE, MD. THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1911 This will be a rare musical treat. Wilberforce Symphony Circle will appear at its best. On behalf of Bethel Church. Under the auspices of The Women's Mite Missionary Society and the Lend-a-Hand Circle. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. Prof. Simpson is instructor of Voice Culture at Wilberforce University, and Prof. Jones is instructor of instrumental music of that time honored institution O Remember the date, Thursday, Dec. 28th. Don't miss it. A Ventian Night. . Monday, January 1st, 1912 At 5 P. M., continues until 1.15 P. M. The Famous Juvenile Troubadours, appearing in a refine Musical Idea, Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey, Director. CALLIE FAN. FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM BAZAR! BAZAR! Will open at TRINITY A. M. E. 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Under the auspices of Society and the Lend-a-Hand Circle. 25 CENTS. Culture at Wilberforce University, and music of that time honored institution day, Dec. 28th. Don't miss it. Sunday, January 1st, 1912 闭es until 1.15 P. M. es appearing in a refine Musical H Toomey, Director. GEN'S AUDITORIUM Admission to all 25 Cents. at TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH commencing December 11th and Under the auspices of all the Pres- Church. ing. Beautiful decorations. Season Tickets 25 Cents. aines, Pastor. Pleasure Club Presents its the Old Year AUDITORIUM, 411 West Biddle Street 11. Admission 25 cents. me prize to the first one hundred ladies. Warranton Bowman, Manager. RUSSELL KALSOMINING LAZING until Attended to. Fired Undertakers in Prices KENS & SON & Embalmers CIRALS $75.00. 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M. W. Traverse, of Catskill, N. Y., was in the city this week on business. Mr. J. A. Bryant, a student at Delaware State College, is spending the holidays with his father, Rev. J. G. Bryant. Major C. W. Fillmore has already organized three battalions in the colored regiment being formed. George W. Harris, editor of the Amsterdam News, has returned from a visit to Washington, where he hobbled with the "big wigs." Dr. Charles H. Fowler is planning a monster benefit for Provident Hospital to be given at Good Hope Hall in March. An automobile will be raffled off that night. Mr. Wiliam H. J. Beckett has returned from a visit to New York. Rev. W. H. Sheppard, who spent 25 years in Congo, delivered an interesting lecture describing his experiences there at Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday night. Mr. Emile Nelson, who plays the part of steward in the Over Night Company, will leave tomorrow on an extended Southern trip. Mid-Holiday Dance, December 28. Mrs. Martha Fowlkes. of Keysville, Va., is visiting her daughters, Mrs. Charles T. Mason and Mrs. Virginia E. Wilson, of 1419 Riggs avenue. Fishermen's Hall, December 28. Miss Estella V. Mason, of New York City, will spend the Xmas holidays in Baltimore with her sisters, Mrs. Sarah E. Jones and Mrs. Ida B. Brown, of 915 Pierce street. Kerr's Orchestra, December 28. Mrs. Sarah Queen, of 1135 W. Saratoga street gave a tea Sunday December 10 in honor of Miss Anna Simms Snowden, of 1432 Argyle avenue. Mrs. Ellen A. Butler, of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of this city, is visiting relatives and friends in this city, the guest of Mrs. Hannah E. Frey, of 424 Federal street. See Placard for December 28. Mrs. Carrie Cullison, of 1503 Montrose street, has returned from a visit to her uncle, Mr. John Tyler, of New York. Admission 25 cents, December 28. Mrs. Sarah Holland, who has been ill at her home, 932 Argyle avenue with rheumatism and bronchitis, is able to be out again. Handsomeprize to be given away December 28. The Harmony Circle, an auxiliary to St. Joseph's Commandery, gave a successful hobble skirt entertainment. Those present included: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Johns, Mrs. R. Henson and others. 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 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, marraige, 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? 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