The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XX NO.25. A. M. E. BISHOPS IN SEMI-ANNUAL SESSION Bishop J. Albert Johnson Brings Encouraging Report From West Africa BISHOP H. M. TURNER, PRESIDES. Moyor Preston Welcomes Visiting Prelates To The The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which opened its semi-annual session at Bethel Church Thursday, attracted prominent ministers from all sections of the country. The visitors included many of those who have been in the limelight in regard to various official positions within the church, and while the Bishops were in session three was much canvassing done for this or that candidate. At the opening session Thursday morning, Bishop Evans Tyree, of Nashville, preached a forceful sermon. The administration of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper followed. The sessions of the bishops were behind closed doors and were presided over by Bishop H. M. Turner. Bishop B. F. Lee, of Wilberforce, O., acted as secretary. Among the reports received was an encouraging on on the work of the denomination in South Africa. The report was made by Bishop J. Albert Johnson, who had charge of the work of the denomination in that section of the world since 1908. "The members of the denomination in South Africa," said Bishop Johnson, "raised $5,000 in 'dollar' money last year and erected several brick and stone churches." The council voted to recommend that the General Conference make an appropriation for the work there and also for the work of the church in South Africa, which is in charge of Bishop Heard. Dr. William S. Scarborough, president of Wiblerforce University, presented the prelaunch a report on the work of the school. There are now two buildings being erected at a cost of $70,000, and it is contemplated to erect a gymnasium, a memorial hall in the founders of the university and a science hall. During the sessions of the prelates yesterday a number of recommendations for the coming General Conference were adopted and each of the bishops made detailed reports of the work in their respective districts. Suitable resolutions on the lives of Bishops J. A. Handy and W. J. Gaines, who have died since the last meeting of the council were ordered spread upon the minutes. Among those who delivered addresses at the various public meetings were: Rev. John Hurst, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church; B. J. Watson, secretary of Church Extension; W. W. Beckett, secretary of missions; H. T. Kealing, editor of the A. M. E. Review; R. J. Wright, editor of the Christian Recorder; F. N. McDonald, editor of the Western Christian Recorder; G. W. Allen, editor of the Southern Christian Recorder; J. C. Caldwell, head of the Christian Endeavor work of the denomination; Ira T. Bryant, secretary of the Sunday School Union; John R. Hawkins, secretary of education; and Walter A. Lewis, of the Connectional Preachers' Aid Society. BISHOP L. J. COPPIN dress was delivered by Mayor Preston, who wished the prelates a pleasant and a profitable stay. He told the visitors that the colored schools of the city had produced men of prominence, who owned property and were law-abiding. He praised the African Methodists of this city for acquiring such handsome church property as one where the sessions were being held, and praised Councilman Harry S. Cummings, who delivered the address introducing him. Other addresses were delivered by Bishop Levi J. Coppin, Revs. R. E. Ford, C. H. Stepteau, A. L. Gaines, C. S. Smith P. J. Jordan and Harvey Johnson the latter speaking for the churches of other denominations. A banquet followed. Bishop J. Albert Johnson delivered an interesting address on South Africa last night. Notes of The Session. Among the many aspirants for the bishopric noticed were John Hurst, W. W. Beckett, G. W. Allen, T. H. M. Smith, Savannah, Ga., J. M. Conner, Little Rock, Ark.; W. D. Chappelle, president of Allen University, Columbia, S. C.; and Joshua Jones, former president of Wilberforce University. Just three candidates for editor of the Christian Recorder were on hand to greet the visitors. They were R. R. Wright, who is a candidate for reelection; A. L. Gaines of Trinity A. M. E. Church, this city; and Carlton M. Taner, of Atlanta, Ga. Prof. John R. Hawkins was boomed by a number of delegates for the financial secretaryship, as it is most likely that Rev. John Hurst will be promoted to the bishopric. D. J. Jordan, president of Kittrel College, was on hand to tell his friends that he is willing to be the next commissioner of education should the coming General Conference elect Prof. Hawkins to the financial secretaryship. "It is with real regret that I will give up my work as editor of the A. M. E. Review," said H. T. Kealing, who succeeded W. T. Vernon as president of the Western University. I have been editor for 16 years ago, and have learned to love the work," he added. Dr. Kealing is being boomed for the bishopric by his Texas and other friends in the Southwest. Bishops W. B. Derrick and M. B. Salter were unable to be present on account of illness. Bishop Turner, still hale and hardy at 79, was able to give the youner men a chase. M. M. Ponton, president of Jackson College, and a delegation from Mississippi were on hand to ask that the bishops recommend that a generous amount be given the college by the coming General Conference. The boll weevil destroyed thousands of dollars worth of crops last year, and it is mainly through the farmers that the college has been in funds Just 60 years of age, yesterday, Prof. W. S. Scarborough, the schol- Continued on Page Four OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT Washington Negroes Have Not Taken Advantage of Many Opportunities SHOULD BE 2,000 BUSINESS ENTERPRISES So Says Dr. Booker T. Washington in an Address To Masons of District of Columbia. Washington, D. C., February 15 Reviewing the possibilities of the 90,000 Negroes of the District of Columbia in a business and industrial life, Dr. Booker T. Washington last Friday evening, addressed the largest audience that has ever been packed into Metropolitan A. M, E. Church. Fully 5,200 persons were present, and several hundred were turned away. Dr. Washington came at the invitation of the Masonic Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia for the purpose of stimulating general interest in the raising of funds with which to erect a $100 000 Masonic Temple in this city on the site recently acquired by the order at the corner of 10th and U streets, north west. About $50,000 worth of stock has been subscribed, and it is the expectation of the officers that there will now be no difficulty about getting hold of the entire amount within a few months at the outset. The plan of erecting the temple was conceived by Most Worshipful Grand Master N, E. Wetherless and his aids. After paying a fine tribute to the value of secret orders in caring for the unfortunate members of the race, and to the constructive benefit to the community as a whole, Dr. Washington said: "I am glad to note that the colored Masons of the District of Columbia are preparing to erect a large and substantial building that will not only be headquarters for this organization, but for other secret organizations, and that you are planning to provide accommodations in it for business enterprises that are owned and operated by our race. This is most praise worthy and encouraging. It should command the hearty good will and the generous support of all our people in the District. The erection of this building will mean a new era in the commercial and business life of the Negroes of Washington. In proportion to the number of black people in the District of Columbia, and in proportion to the amount of money you handle, the race here has not gone into business to the extent that is true of our brethren in the Southern states. With your 90,000 Negro here, you have enough people to constitute a city within a city. This means that you have as many black people as there are persons in Dallas, Texas, Trenton, N. J., Hartford, Conn., Lynn, Mass., and Antonio, Tex., and Springfield, Mass. "I note that in this city within a city our people who are employed by the government handle at least $3,000,000 annually. We should see to it that a large proportion of this tremndous sum is carefully and peramently invested in the main in business enterprises in banks and should be sure to see to it that it is not spent as quickly as it is earned." 90,000 Should Support Business Ventures Pointing out that Negroes in Southern cities, representing a Continued on Page 3. MINISTERS ARE NOT PLEASED WITH TAFT. That His "Southern Policy" Has Not Gained Him Any Votes Is Evident. BISHOP TANNER DECLARES FOR ROOSEVELT The Majority of Visitors in City However, Will Support The President Interview with bishops and prominent miniters who were here this week to attend the semi-annual session of the A. M. E. Bishops' Council reveal the fact that while most of them will support Taft for President if he is renominated, that they are thoroughly out of accord with his Southern policy regarding the race. A few of their views follow: Bishop E. M. Turner, of Atlanta suppose Mr. Taft will be as good as any man that the Republi-cans may nominate. In giving William H. Lewis an appointment as an assistant United States Attorney General, he recognized the Negro's ability more than any other president. While I do not agree with his Southern policy, I would like to know where we can find any man who has not prejudice against the Negro. Africa is the best place for us after all." "Bishop L. J. Coppin, Philadelphia—"While I do not agree with the Southern policy of Mr. Taft, I believe that he has made a good president in other prospects and will vote for him if he is renominated." Bishop B. F. Lee, Wilberforce, O.—"I have nothing to say beyond that none of those mentioned has caught my fancy." Will Not Support Taft. Bishop J. S. Flipper, Atlanta—"I will not support Mr. Taft if he is renominated. While I believe that he is sincere in his belief, I cannot be persuaded that the exclusion of colored men from the holding of federal offices in the South, and the appointment of Southern Democrats therto will build up a strong Republican party in the South." Bishop B. T. Tanner, Philadelphia—"Former Senator Foraker is my choice. As to Taft and Roosevelt I think it is six of one and a half dozen of the other with possibly Taft a little bit better." Bishop C. T. Shaffer, Chicago—"I will have to wait until sentiment crystallizes a little more before expressing any opinion as to whom I will favor as the Republican nominee for the presidency." Dr. W. S. Scarborough, president of Wilbrforce University—"I have known both Messrs. Roosevelt and Taft for years. Mr. Roosevelt has declared that he is not a candidate and I am for Mr. Taft. While many of our people dislike his Southern policy, we must remember that the Democratic party is traditionally opposed to us. I know that President Taft is deeply interested in the welfare of the race." Bishop W. H. Heard—"I do not like the policy that the present administration has inaugurated regarding the holding of federal offices by colored men in the South, and am in favor of Roosevelt's nomination for the presidency." Grand Rapids Mich. Feb. 15—Booker T. Washington and Senator W. Alden Smith were the principal speakers at a big Lincoln Day celebration held here. BISHOP C. T. SHAFGER Schools Are Kept Open Brooklyn, Md., Feb. 15—Though the public school here has been closed by the School Board of Anne Arundel county, the colored people here are paying money out of their pockets to keep the school running. Miss Faith Hines. was, visiting here Sunday. Mrs. Walker, of Robinson Station was a visitor here the guest of Mrs. Irene Franklin during the week. Will Of Bishop Gaines Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 15—The will of Bishop Wesley J. Gaines, who died several weeks ago, has been filed for probate here. The testator gives all of his property to his wife and only daughter. The estat is said to be worth $75,000. The deceased prelate spent nearly fifty years in the A. M. E. Ministry and served on the Bench of the Bishops for nearly a quarter of a century. Scarborough Sees President Washington, D. C., Feb. 15—Dr. William S. Scarborough, president of Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, O., was a caller at the White House yesterday. He told Mr. Taft that he would get Ohio's vote for renomination. He and the president have known each other for years. Mattie Lomax, who was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of her husband, has again been reprieved. Preparing for Celebration Philadelphia, Feb. 16—The work of preparing for the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation is progressing nicely. As the State has appropriated $15,000 to aid the project, its success seems assured. Headquarters have been established at 1852 Lombard street. Among those who signified their intention of aiding in every way are Bishop L. J. Coppin, Bishop J. S. Caldwell, Dr. W. A. Sinclair, Bishop G. L. Blackwell, A. P. Caldwell, publisher of the Courant; C. J. Perry, publisher, of the Tribune; W. A. Porte; and Miss Hattie E. Norris, Revs. M. W. Anderson E.W. Johnson, S. J. Jones G. L. Tialiafero. Delegates Are Elected Nashville. Tenn. Feb. 15—The Tennessee delegation to the A. M. E. General Conference met here a few days ago and endorsed Rev. G. W. Allen editor of the Southern Christian Recorder as their choice for the bishopric. He has already been endorsed by Alabama which with Tennessee, makes up the Twelfth episcopal district. Rev. T. A. Jones was endorsed to succeed Dr. Allen as editor and Ira T. Bryant got a unanimous vote for reelection as secretary of the Sunday School Union. Injured In Wreck Huntington, Pa., Feb. 16—Dr. George A. Gates, president of Fisk University, was slightly injured in a wreck here. President Willard Takes Immediate Action After Personal Investigation. ACTION RECEIVES GENERAL APPROVAL United Stand Taken By Race Throughout the Entire Country Against Discrimination After he had made a personal inspection of the "Jim Crow" waiting and retiring rooms at Camden Station, Mr. Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, ordered the discriminations abolished last Saturday. The employees of Camden Station were surprised by a visit from Mr. Willard last Saturday. He looked intently at the big signs that announced four weeks today that the colored people must only use "Jim Crow" waiting and retiring rooms, and then, it is said, asked, who was directly responsible for the discrimination. After finding out who was responsible for the "Jim Crowing," he immediately ordered the signs taken down and today patrons of the road pass in and out without having to see signs announcing any discrimination. Judging by the way Mr. Willard made inquiries, it is not thought that he was in any way responsible for the humiliating arrangements. Resented by a Woman. When the signs appeared in the station four weeks ago, many colored people had their feelings hurt by the discrimination. One lady who attempted to use the waiting room set apart for the whites was told harshly to go to the "Jim Crow" apartment. Instead of doing that she came to the office of the Afro-American Ledger and told of the discrimination. The publication of the story of the "Jim Crow" arrangements and an editorial condemning the same in the AfroAmerican Ledger aroused men and women all over the country. The officials of the company received quite a number of letters protesting against the discrimination, ministers spoke about it in their pulits and various ministerial and fraternal bodies adopted resolutions condemning the offending company. Afro-American Ledger Praised The removal of the discrimination is greatly pleasing to the men and women of this city and other communities who use the railroad frequently, especially those who will have the arrangements for the transportation of delegates and visitors to the various conventions and conferences that will be held during the year. The news that the discriminator has been removed was decidedly gratifying to the ministers and bishops in attendance at the Council of A. M. E. Bishops, held here this week, and on every hand the Afro-American Ledger was praised for its vigorous fight against separate waiting and retiring rooms for colored people. Louisville, Ky., Feb. 15- Plans are under way for the erection of an eight-story hotel for the colored people of this city to cost $1200, 000. As thousands of men and women stop over in this city during the year, ther has long been a need for socha project. ZION'S SONS UP FOR PROMOTION Many Worthies In the Field For Important Positions. Pastor of Old Ship Church In Montgomery, Ala., In the Lead For Editor of the Star of Zion—Is Well Qualified by Education and Experience For the Position. Montgomery, Ala.—The approaching general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church, which will be held in Charlotte, N. C., in May, opens up some interesting questions with reference to the elevation of prominent men to the bishopric and to other high positions in the church. To be sure, he that desireth the office of a bishop desireth a good thing, but from the point of influence and in the matter of gaining a place in the affections of the people no position is quite so desirable as the office of editor of one of the church organs. In the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church the publication that wields the greatest influence and whose appearance is looked forward to weekly with a great manifestation of interest is the Star of Zion, published in Charlotte, N. C., which has been so long and so only edited by Dr. G. C. Clements a prospective bishop. Out of the large number of aspirants in the field for the editorship there are a number of men whom the church could well afford to honor, but for special fitness for this particular place Dr. W. A. Blackwell, now pastor of the celebrated Old Ship, A. M. E. Zion church in this city, seems to lead. Dr. Blackwell has held a number of important places in the church and has been significantly successful because of his fitness, ability and sterling qualities of honesty and integrity. He is every inch a Christian gentleman, a scholar, and has done considerable newspaper work of the class that stamps him as the possessor of the keenest kind of newspaper instinct. While pastor at Little Rock he edited the Western Alarm and at Montgomery the Old Ship Visitor. He has served as a widely read correspondent for the Star of Zion, for the Boston Advocate, and has done considerable reportorial work on the Elevator as well as serving as a correspondent for the Era, a weekly white paper in South Carolina. Dr. Blackwell is only forty-two years old, but he has done a large amount of work in the Zion church. He has been in the pastorate about twenty-four years, and, besides serving a period as presiding elder, he has been the successful pastor of some of the largest churches in the connection. At Lancaster, S. C.; at John Wesley church, Washington; at the Little Rock church, in Arkansas; the Pennsylvania Avenue church, in Baltimore, and at Old Ship church, in Montgomery, he has established a record as a pastor that is country wide. In his work he is affable, congenial, yet firm, having but few superiors either as a public speaker or preacher. At three points in particular in the ministry he has erected commodious and worthy structures. These places are Lancaster, S. C.; Statesville, N. C. and Wilmott, Ark. For sixteen years he taught in connection with his ministerial work. He has an unusual grasp of public questions and often discusses many live subjects from his pulpit here, which is peculiarly regarded as the most attractive in the city among our people. His speeches, addresses and sermons show careful preparation and are always delivered in a convincing and painstaking manner with a thoroughness not academic, but born of a kind of preparation that betrays the man of deep study and research. He is in great demand as a lecturer before schools in the south, and since coming to Montgomery he has been placed on the annual lecture course at Thelpis Hall Bible Training school, Tuskegee institute, and has delivered annual sermons or addresses at Tuskegee-Institute, Miles Memorial college, Corem institute, Lomax-Hanon High and Industrial school, Mount Melgs and the Calhoun Normal and Industrial Institute. For the work of editor of the Star of Zion Dr. Blackwell is undoubtedly well qualified. He writes, as he speaks, with thoroughness of detail and candor and truthfulness of statement and is of such a high order of intelligence and dignity that he could easily satisfy the many sided and cosmopolitan readers of the Star of Zion Dr. Blackwell knows the colored man. He is deeply interested in his people, as his frequent participation in all kinds of bearded movements will show. His standing in the church and with his fellow ministers is of great variety, his can be seen in the fact that he has been a member of this general conference since 1892. He was educated at Albion academy and State Normal school of Franklin College and Livingston college. He was, or defined a deacon by Bishop Harris at Parkside, Ark., in 1891, and an elder by Bishop Walters in 1892 at Little Rock. For the consideration of theologians to the general conference and the members of the church at bishop Blakwell thus erected a subsistential platform upon which he rests his charisma for elevation to the ordertail. School In Ladonia (Tex.) Helped by Farmers' Improvement Society. Ladonia, Tex.-The progress which the Farmers' Improvement society of Colorado county, Tex. is making is a striking example of the possibilities open to our people in various sections of the south. The society was organized after much persistent effort on the part of the promoters to get the farmers to see the necessity for and realize the value to them of such an organization. One of the first matters to be considered after the society was formed was how to assist the members in getting rid of the credit system. Thus far a good many have wiped out the indebtedness which was on their homes and farms when the company started. The slogan of the members is to refrain from spending time and money upon foolish and harmful projects, to educate their children, buy homes, and conduct their farms after the most approved and profitable agricultural methods. The society has secured a charter by which similar organizations may be formed. Already the movement has spread over Texas and Oklahoma. The society takes a leading part in the management of the college at Ladonia, Tex., which owns eighty-two acres of land, fine buildings, cattle and live stock. The institution is free of debt, and the prospects for building up a great school and a more thrifty community are very bright. It is only by such methods as these that the race in the rural districts of the south can hope to contribute its share to the advancement of society and raise the standard of living among those of our people who follow industrial pursuits. The effort of the society along such lines is worthy of the most exacting loyalty and co-operation which could possibly be given on the part of any class of people. HAMPTON HONORS NATAL DAY OF S. C. ARMSTRONG. Early Struggles of the Great Educator Told by Intimate Friend. Hampton, Va.—The recent observance of founders' day by the Faculty and students of the Hampton Normal and Agricultural institute in this town was one of the most interesting and inspiring celebrations held for many years. The exercises were held in honor of the birthday of General S. C. Armstrong, who founded the school in 1868 and who was its honored president for a quarter of a century. The principal speaker of the occasion was Dr. E. W. Schaulfer of Kansas City, Mo., who told the story of his association with General Armstrong in the work of taking care of the colored people who came to the tidewater section of Virginia toward the close of the civil war. Dr. Schaulfer was also a coworker with the general in the freedmen's bureau. After the war, said Dr. Schaulfer, General Armstrong was put in charge of a district of the Freedmen's bureau, with headquarters at Hampton. His district embraced the counties of Elizabeth City, Warwick, York, James City, Charles City, New Kent, King and Queen, Gloucester and Mathews. The only way of traveling over this large domain was on horseback or by sailboat. His duties as superintendent were varied. A thousand questions came up as to the title to land, what disposition to make of the colored people massed in this region, how to secure employment for them and how to wean the colored people from the support of the government. General Armstrong also had to care for the supervision of the schools which had been started by the American Missionary association and the Quakers. During these trying days General Armstrong showed his marvelous faculty of getting along with all sorts of people. Against the opinions of his friends General Armstrong made up his mind to organize a school for Negro youth where the elements of a practical and Christian education would be taught. The Hampton school is a monument to the man who followed his ideals and turned his back on selfish ends to work for others. Minister Joins Socialist Party. In most all movements of a state or national character save those of revolutionary or anarchistic tendencies In this country since the close of the civil war colored Americans have taken an active part. At the Socialist state convention recently held in Indianapolis, Ind., the Rev. S. C. Garrison of Montpellier was nominated for state geologist. It is becoming more and more evident that the vote of the colored citizen is no longer confined to any one of the great political parties. Three Coatesville Lynchers Indicted. With indictments returned against three persons who are said to have taken part in the lynching of Zachariah Walker in Coatesville, Pa., on Sunday, Aug. 13, 1911, and the conviction of a New York theater official for drawing the color line in the matter of ochreia seat, it seems that the strong arm of the law, in the north at least, is beginning to assert itself. State School Needs More Funds. The general assembly of Virginia has been petitioned for funds with which to care for the large number of inmates in the state school for colored deaf and blind children in Newport News. It is said that there are a hundred applicants waiting for admission to the institution, but their facilities for accommodation, here are limited. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER HENSEN TELLS OF TRIP TO THE POLE ATE BOILED DOG MANY TIMES Man Who Accompanied Peary to the North Pole Relates Many Interesting Facts About the Arctic Regions—Cimatic and Astronomical Incidents of the Voyage. Yonkers, N. X.-At a recent meeting of the Negro Society For Historical Research, with headquarters in this city, Mr. Matthew A. Hensen, who accompanied Commander Peary to the north pole, was the principal speaker. The exercises were held at Sunny Slope cottage, which is the residence of Mr. John E. Bruce, president of the organization. A special feature of the musical program was the part taken by little Miss Cecile Butler and her brother Willie, who gave several piano and violin selections with rare ability. Mr. Hensen told of his travels and experiences in the arctic regions in a straightforward, palstaking manner, 1910 MASTER WILLIE BUTLER. drawing here and there many striking illustrations of the difficulties and harde ships encountered en route to the key regions. He is a pleasing speaker and possesses a fund of humor. He said he felt highly honored when he was asked to speak before the Historical society, which is doing a good work in preserving for future reference the achievements of the Negro race. He had been a globe trotter for many years. Before he entered the service of Commander Peary he made the trip to China and the orient on a sailing vessel and was out of the country for three years. On his return from this trip he went to South America, where it was so hot they had to feed the hems cracked ice to prevent them from laying hard boiled eggs. Next he entered the service of Peary and for twenty years had followed the commander's fortunes on all his trips to the north pole and shared with him the hardships which its triumphant discovery entailed. In 1906 Hugh Lee and himself were the only men in Peary's party to volunteer to stay with him for another year, and they, with Perry, made the famous record trip across the polar ice in thirty-three days. In the final quest for the pole they made an average of twenty-six miles a day, and on reaching the pole Peary took five sets of observations to make sure he had actually not there. He told in a humorous way how the party subsisted during this and other trips poleward. They had boiled dog for breakfast, stewed dog for dinner and cold boiled dog for supper. Sometimes they shot a musk ox and enjoyed a square meal. The Eskimos, he said are, polygamists, having as many wives as they can support. They have no religion that can be defined. They believe if a man is good he will go up into the sky after death and if bad down into the bowels of the earth. They are a short lived people. The men rarely live to be forty years of age. The females marry at from twelve to fourteen years and at eighteen or nineteen look to be thirty or forty. They have a proverb which he quoted in Eskimo and translated, "The peacock may be a beautiful bird, but it takes a stork to deliver the goods." He said the moon shone so brightly in the arctic regions that it is possible to hunt the musk ox by its fulgent light or to read or do any work ordinarily performed in the daytime. The sun at its brightest can be looked at without danger to the eyes. Its heat is not felt. For 110 days the sun never sets in the arctic regions, and for the same number of days it never rises. Mr. Hensen was asked a number of questions by members of the society, which he answered quickly, showing that he was familiar with the geography and topography of the polar region, where he had spent, off and on, the best part of twenty years. A reception in Mr. Hensen's honor was 435 The KITCHEN CABINET E STARVE each other for love's cares; We take, but we do not give; It seems so easy some soul to bless. But we dole the love grudgingly, less and less, 'Till 'tis bitter and hard to live. —Andrew Lang. THE WINTER BERRY. In cooking cranberries it is, well to remember that they should never be put into a tin dish. Either agate or porcelain dishes should be used. Cranberry Conserve.—Extract the juice from an orange, then cover the peeling with cold water and cook slowly until tender. Scrape out the white, bitter part and cut the peel into narrow strips with the scissors. Simmer one and a half cups of raisins until tender; add the orange peel and the juice and a quart of cranberries. If needed, add more water to make a cupful of liquid. Cover and cook for ten minutes or until the berries are done. Then add two cups of sugar and simmer until thick. Cranberry Trifle.—Cook a quart of berries with one pint of water until the berries pop open; rub through a sieve, return, to the fire and add one pound of sugar. Stir until it is dissolved, then let boil two minutes; cool and beat until light with a wire egg heater, then fold in the stiffly beaten whites of two eggs. Pile in a glass dish and serve. Cranberry shortcake and cranberry pie are old favorites for desserts. Baked Apples With Cranberries.—Select large, perfect, sweet apples, remove the cores and fill the cavities with thick cranberry jelly. Set the apples in a pan of water in the oven, and bake until the apples are done. Put each apple in a glass sauce dish and serve with whipped cream. Cranberry Roll.—Cream two tablespoonfuls of butter, add a cup of sugar, a half cup of cold water and two cups of flour sifted with a tablespoonful of baking powder and a dash of nutmeg. Beat until perfectly smooth, then add another cup of flour and roll out the dough to an inch in thickness. Spread thickly with jam or jelly, roll up closely, pressing the ends together. Lay on a plate and steam for three hours. Cut in slices and serve with cream. Nellie Marvell. CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY A MANLY SPEECH BY GEORGE III. After the close of the Revolutionary war John Adams was sent as the first minister of the United States to the court of St. James. When he appeared before the king it was a memorable scene. After a few words In regard to his mission, Adams expressed a hope that "the good old humer" might be restored between the branches of the Anglo-Saxon family. The king listened with respect and dignity. He was never accounted a good speaker, but there was pathos, manliness and a touch of eloquence in his reply. With a tremor In his voice, and with long pauses between the clauses of his sentences, he said: "I wish you, sir, to believe, and that it may be understood In America, that I have done nothing in the late contest but what I thought myself indispensably bound to do by my duty to my people. I will be very frank with you. I was the last to consent to the separation; but the separation having become inevitable, I have always said, and I say now, that I would be the first to meet the friendship of the United States as an independent power." (Copyright, 1901, by Joseph B. Bowles.) 1725 ORLEANS STREET We solicit your friendship and patronage. 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BRAN 2023 Oak Street. .. I-12-2-8t JOHN H. T. 142 W. HILLE THE UP-TO-DATE Who can furnish a funeral for $10. He can furnish you carriages for Fun etc., from his own stables at the m come to see b South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 Alex. Hemsley Wish to announce to the generous at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE S avors and hoping for a continuance weddings, parties and funerals, and lay or night. Yours, ALEX. HEM Mt. GEORGE H. HOR ROBERT A. Bltimore's Lea 506 ROG Expert Embalming, Courteous Specialty. Rubber Tire Carri Both Phones. FELIX B. 102 E. Mulberry St. FUNERAL BOTH PHONES—C. & P. Mt. Ve the branch offices. Not connected sward will be offered to anyone who the name of F THE BALTIMORE LIFE F. S. Strobridge Home Office: Cor. Charles & The Leading Life Insurance Life Insurance Policies is Premiums collected weekly f Issues The B ..B. F. SMITH... NEW and SECOND HAND FURNITURE BOUGHT & SOLD AT REASON ABLE PRICES Bed Room suits and Parlor Suits from $15. up. All kinds of Household Furniture. at Low- est Prices. BEGINNING MONDAY Of next week furniture can be stored here for $1 per load for each month. Please give me a call. 1120 Druid Hill Ave. An "Ad" in a spicy medium pays. Try the Afro-American. 142 W. Hill Street n 926 Druid Hill. Funeral Director and Embalmer public that I am still doing business. Thanking the public for all past the same. Carriage for hire for special attention given to all orders BEY, Union 2578 Main Office. AND, Manager. C. & P. Phone: 585 Y-Madison ELLIOTT Loving Undertaker ERS AV. Attendants, Shipping Funerals ages for hire for all occasions. Day or Night. PYE, Sr., Near Calver DIRECTOR In 8603 Md. Courtland 1828 With any other firm. No Agents ects any person doing business under B. Pye, Sr. INSURANCE CO. President Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. Company in Maryland ed on ages from 2 to 79 in the homes of the insured Contracts DIET AND HEALTH HINTS By DR. T. J. ALLEN Food Specialist EXPERIMENTS WITH RICE. A lot of 12 chickens was fed upon unpolished rice, and another lot of 12 upon polished rice. Between the 60th and 70th days eight cases of berberi appeared among those fed upon polished rice and in a few weeks they began to die, while those fed on unpolished rice remained healthy. Similar experiments were made upon other lots of fowls with similar results—as reported in a public health report issued by the United States government. After producing the disease by feeding upon polished rice, the affected chickens were fed upon unpolished rice and recovered. Those fed upon unpolished rice were furnished the ordinary polished rice and contracted the disease. The Japanese and Chinese in America do not use the polished rice of commerce. There is no good reason for spoiling rice by removing the outer coating. The unpolished rice would be obtained cheaper if there were sufficient demand for it. No one who realizes the difference will use the spoiled rice. (Copyright, 1811, by Joseph B. Boyles. Prominent Churchmen Attending the Sessions of the A.M.E.Bishops' Council at the new Bethel A.M.E. Church. [Picture of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a suit and a clerical collar. The background is a solid black oval.]] Bishop W. W. Heard West Africa. DEATH OF FAMOUS LINGUIST AND SCHOLAR DEATH OF FAMOUS LINGUIST AND SCHOLAR Edward Wilmot Blayden Was One of Liberia's Most Renouned Citizens Edward Wilmot Blyden, the famous linguist and scholar, died at Sierra Leone, WestAfrica, Thursday of last week. He was born in the Danish West Indies about 80 years. He came to the United States at an early age, and later emigrated to Liberia. He was one of the first pupils to enter an academy that the Presbyterians had established in Liberia, and later became principal of the school. He was appointed secretary of State for Liberia in 1864, just two years after he was elected to a professorship in Liberia College. He made a visit to the East in 1869, and became interested in oriental languages and customs, and was regardd as an authority along those lines. He was appointed Liberian minister to England, where he served for eight years with great success. He ran for the presidency of Liberia in 1885, but was defeated. He had a knowledge of 40 languages and dialects, and a member of a number of learned societies. He had visited the United States several times since residing in Liberia. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Corona, Ala, Feb. 5-About three hundred farmers, ministers and teachers attended the first Negro conference held under the auspices of the Corona Normal and Industrial Institute in response to a call issued by Prof. M. H. Griffin, principal. "Improving the Churches and Schools and Widening Their Influence" was the subject for open discussion the first day, while "How to Make Farm Life Attractive to Young Men" as the subject for the second day. Besides the discussion of subjects by a large number of the farmers attending the conference, addresses were made by W. B. Williams, agent of the John F. Slater and Jeanes Fund 'Boards of Hampton, Va., Dr. C. O. Boothe and B. F. Riley, of Birmingham. The organization of the conference which will be an annual feature hereafter, was perfected by the election of J. R. Nall, as president; R. S. Sykes, vice president; M. C. Cooley, secretary; and Fred D. Edmondson, corresponding secretary. Celebrate Twelfth Anniversary New Haven, Conn, Feb. 5—The Twelfth anniversary of the Young People's Society of St. Paul A. M. E. Church was observed here Sunday afternoon. The address of the evening was delivered by J. Aaron Baker, who reviewed the work of the society. Mr. D. M. Pierce, a former Baltimorean, is president of the society. In the Garden of Eden. "Did you know this was my birthday?" asked Eve. "Could I forget it?" answered Adam. "Let's see—how old are you, this year—now don't answer—let me guess. Your are—ah—seven!" "You hateful wretch!" cried Eve. "I'm only five, and you know it. "But that is just like you men—you try to pretend that the time is dragging and that your wives are growing old! Just because you are over six, and have lots of gray hairs, you think you can insult your wife!" Eden was never the same after that [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. Rev. W. W. Beckett Secretary of Missions Continued from First Page much smaller population than is found here, support two, and three banks, wholesale business enterprises of various kinds and controlled numerous mils and factories, Dr. Washington continued: "There should be in operation in the District of Columbia, on the part of our race, at least 2,000 business enterprises. With your 90,000 people to deal with you, three are openings in Washington for 10 architect, 5 Negro banks, 40 drug stores, 50 barber shops, 35 blacksmith shops, 30 boot and shoe stores, 80 shoemakers and repairers, 120 carpenters, 30 confectioner-stores 160 dressmaking business, 40 dentists, 10 furniture dealers, 175 grocery stores, 30 dry goods stores, 20 milliners, 20 hair dressers, 50 restaurants, 70 painters and kalsominers, 40 plumbers, 120 physicians 30 real estate dealers, 50 truck gardeners, 10 photographers and 20 variety stores." The public schools, the churches and Howard University came in for warm commendation, and Assistant Superintendent R. C. Bruce was extoled for maintaining the schools at such a high standard. Through these agencies, and fraternities like the Masons, the unfortunate of our race are not to any large extent dependent upon the charity of the public. Banqueted at Masonic hall. Preceeding the big meeting at the church, Dr. Washington was tendered a magnificent banquet by the District fraternity at the Masonic Hall, 1222 29th street northwest, Most Worshipful Grand Master N. E. Wetherless acted as toastmaster, and responses were made by Hon. J. C. Napier, Register of the Treasury; Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court; T. A. Jones, former grand master of the jurisdiction of Maryland; T. M. Dent, R. L. Pendleton, J. Frank Blagburn, W. H. Grimshaw, R. W. Thompson and others. The ladies of the order of the Eastern Star served a delightful menu. Ai. The Mu So Lit Club. Following the exercises at the Metropolitan Church, Dr. Washington and his immediate party, including Register, Napier, Secretary Nathan Hunt, W. Sidney Pittman, where whirled away in an automobile escorted by R. W. Thompson, to the Cafe Martin, 11th and U streets, where the wizard was the guest of honor of the "Mu-So-Lit Club," Dr. Washington gave a fine talk on "Literature," and offered to the budding magazine and book writers, journalists and what not of the club much food for serious thought. He told them that color was no barrier to the columns of a publication if the matter embodies something the word wants to read. Confers with Taft During the afternoon of Friday Dr. Washington attended the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of Howard University of which he is a member and later held a long and pleasant conference with President Taft at the White House. The subjects discussed during this interview were not disclosed. interview were not disclosed Nazarites To Meet The regular meeting of the T The Regiment, meeting of the Grand Pasture of the Order of Nazarites will be held at Nazareth Hall, 534-6 N. Calvert street, next Tuesday evening at which time reports will be received from all parts of the THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER P. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS DOWN JERSEY CITY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS DOWN JERSEY CITY Mozarts Are No Match For Strong Local Team In Fast Basketball Last Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock before a most enthusiastic crowd of 125 people, the High School team gave the Mazarts, of Jersey City, a round thrashing. A preliminary game was arranged between the Midgets, of school 116 and those of school 107. The 116 team showed itself to be slightly heavier and had the further advantage of better training. The smaller boys played hard and fought from the jump, but could not cage the spherical void often enough to win. School 116 on the other hand, kept together and repeatedly put the void through the ring, and took the game with several points to spare. At 15 minutes before 5 o'clock, the crowd gave a ringing cheer as the two big teams walked to places on the floor. Both started the game with a rush, but the High School drew first blood and kept the crimson flowing all through the first half giving Jersey only one goal during the whole first half. Rice and Tinsley at guards were determined and the Jersey forwards could not find the way to the basket, but once, when Bowie put the leather through the net for 2 points from the field. The High School, on the other hand, made the scorer chalk up on the board 11points during the first half. Jersey's guard could not hold Shipley so nine points for the High School was the price of his weakness. The second half began with a more vicious rush than the first. Fouls were frequent on both sides but the speed of the game was terrific. The goal shooting was frequent and interesting. Jersey City caged 4 points while the High School corraled 52 during this half. The Wazarts, of Jersey City, are an athletic club and agreed to play any team put against them and so we put in our best line for the city. Lineup:—Baltimore—Geo. Murray, L. Shipley, forwards; Rice and Tinsley, guards; Bricsoe, center, Handy, substitute Jersey City; Bowie, Alexander, forwards; Williams, center; Oliver, Jones, guards Lester, substitute. Referee, W. A. Giles, W. M. Price, J. H. Williams, little keeper, Jas. Garner, J. V. B. Callis, scorer. Don't fail to see the Hiawatha Team, of Washington, is High School, Saturday night, February 17. The beginning of the grade school championship will be played at the same time. Progressive Circle Rally The Progressive Circle, of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, had charge of the rally services at the curch Sunday. Rev. C. H. Stepteen, preached in the morning, Rev. E. D. W. Jones, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, in the afternoon, and the pastor, Rev. J. W. Norris, preached to the Fichermen of Glillee at night. The collection during the day amounted to $108.29 Quarterly Conference The third quarterly conference was held at the Pennsylvania Avenue and M. E. Zion Church last Friday night. Reports submitted showed that the work of the congregation was in a flourishing condition. The presiding elder, Rev. J. A. S. Cole preached Sunday morning. Rev. E. D. W. Jones is pastor of the PETER H. HARRIS Rev. Benjamin F. Watson Secretary of Church Extension WRITES "TEDDY" NOT TO RUN Editor Henderson Thinks The San Juan Warrior Should Be Entire- Satisfied. Providence, R. I, Feb. 15—Joseph W. Henderson, editor of the New England Torchlight and president of the Douglass Republican Association, has written a letter to Colonel Roosevelt protesting against a third term. He says: "You have already had eight years of Presidential rule. Your nomination and election in 1912 would naturally call for renomination and election in 1916. Then of course you would naturally pass the Presidency along to any one of your chosen friends who in turn would be entitled to retain it if possible for eight years, or until 1928, thus completing twenty-four years of Rousevelt dynasty with a possibility of extending it further unless a clash of arms said no. No President has ever done as much toward smashing our constitutional form of government as you." Funeral Services of Rev. J. P. Powell Funeral services for Rev. J. P. Powell, who died at his home on Bruce street, were held at Allen A. M. E. Church Thursday of last week. Those who took part in the services were Revs. Joseph Gwynn, T. R. Sinkfield, J. A. Briscoe, D. H. Hill, L. S. Flagg, J. G. Martin C. H. Murray, S. M. Johnson R. J. Jordan C. H. Stepteau, and R. E. Ford. The pallbearers were Revs. M. F. Sydes, J. O. Gustis W. A. Harris and J. W. Norris (and) The deceased minister was a member of theBaltimore A.M. En Conference. 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THE SIGNS ARE DOWN. President Wiliard, of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, recently paid a visit to Camden station this city and observing the presence of the objectionable "jim crow" signs, ordered them taken down at once. So they have been removed and all self respecting people among us keenly and fully appreciate the type of manhood of President Williard which so promptly displayed itself in maintaining, inviolate the one American standard for all people regardless of their race or color. We are grateful to the President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for this fresh evidence of his desire to faithfully and honorably serve the best interests of the whole community. We would add one more word. Whenever any white person acts so promptly on our behalf there is a spontaneous racial feeling seeking to demonstrate in some especially noteworthy manner the appreciation of the people of color. The motive is a good one, but the method is most hurtful. The less we keep alive such matters, and the least demonstration of appreciation we make towards those specially conspicuous in remedying some wrong, the better it will be for us and all concerned. We need no delegations to thank Mr. Williard. We need do nothing but in our use of the road and so forth, by our good conduct, thoughtfulness of the rights and comforts of others, make it much easier in similar emergencies, for brave men like Mr. Williard to come to the front and speak and act for those who oftimes are unable to speak and act for them selves. A SERVICE THE GOVERNOR CAN RENDER. Certainly, there are a few matters of the highest interest to the general welfare which are entirely bereft of a partisan character. There is no distinctive service which Governor Goldsborough can render, or rather lead in the matter, in the direction of the highest welfare of all the people of this state. We believe that if he will but take the initiative in the premises, all good men, in the General Assembly of Maryland, Republicans and Democrats, will heartily support him in the same. To come directly to the point, we suggest that the Governor acquaint himself with definite data with respect to the total amount annually appropriated by the state of Maryland, for all purposes in connection with affording educational advantages to Colored People of this commonwealth, and also definite data as to the total amount annually appropriated, in a charitable way, to such institutions as benefit the colored race. We have a very decided feeling that did the Governor of Maryland and the representatives in the General Assembly but really know what a comparatively insignificant amount is spent by the state on behalf of the charitable and educational interests of the Negroes of Maryland, they would really feel ashamed and greatly humiliated. Both the Democrats and Republicans seem to be of the same opinion, that under all of the present conditions, it is not prudent that Negroes should, in any degree, hold public political office. He is allowed to vote but is practically, excused from office-holding. This very state of affairs increases doubly the responsibility of the white men, of both parties in doing justice by the Colored Brother. Governor Goldsborough has only to lay before himself the data with respect to the aggregate of what Maryland is doing in this matter, and his own sense of fair play and common honesty, will suggest recommendations to the Legislature seeking to relieve this grand old commonwealth of seemingly dealing unfairly by the most helpless, as well as the most deserving of its population. Here, then, is a matter entirely apart from "offices". Here is a matter which directly concerns the interests of whole people. The colored people have no special representatives in the Legislature. There is hardly one in either house, who seems interested to such an extent as to take the initiative in such a matter. They are too busy with concerns among their own race to become engrossed in our affairs. It is up to the Governor of this state to take the initiative Without the vote of the colored citizens he would scarcely be governor today. Since, then, there is little probability of his appointing colored men to office, the very least that he can do to vindicate himself as being far from ungrateful to the black people who expressed their faith in him by their ballots, is to make the educational and charitable needs of the Negroes of Maryland a special study, and, then, back up his conclusions by suitable recommendations to the eneral Assembly, whereby the humblest and poorest citizen of this state may not be forced to cherish the opinion that they are of no importance whatever aside from being used to win political victories for others to enjoy the rewards. RICHARD ALLEN. The religious enthusiasm of some of his best friends and warmest admirers have unconsciously sought for Richard Allen a very much smaller place than that which of right pertains to him. We hear of Richard Allen almost constantly as the first Bishop and founder of the A. M. E. Church. Certainly, he was all that. But he was much more. He filled a much larger sphere than that of a pioneer Bishop in one of our racial organizations. The 14th of February was the anniversary of his birth, it is quite an interesting fact that on the day following the anniversary of his birth this present year, that the House of Bishops of the connection established by him should convene in Bethel Church, this city. But, so much has been written and said of Allen in his relationship to the Church of which he was the founder, that we shall write of him in that larger sphere of life. Richard Allen was born in the city of Philadelphia in 1760, just 6 years before our National birth. He was a slave. Early in life he was sold and lived for a while in the state of Delaware. Very soon, by reason of his industry, and other powers, he saved sufficient to purchase his own freedom. He moved to Philadelphia and was associated with Absalom Jones, who also had been a slave, born in the state of Delaware. These two Negroes were the most conspicuous and resourceful of their race in the times in which they lived. Their devotion to each other was something most beautiful. Allen was a Patriot. He loved his country and this love was indicated in one continued series of endeavors among the white people as well as among his own race. Allen was interested in everything which pertained to the welfare of his country or race. Upon a certain occasion when certain brethren of the African Society of Newport, R. I., advanced some views about the free colored people returning to Africa, the patriotism of Allen and those associated with him in the African Society manifested itself in the distinct disavowal or allegiance to any other country save America. Allen took that ground and lived up to it. When a great scourge visited Philadelphia, in those times, the band of patriotic Negroes under the leadership of Jones and Allen left upon that community no uncertain indication of their patriotism and Philanthropy. The most celebrated men, like Benjamin Franklin and the like, bore striking and beautiful testimony to the patriotism and philanthropy of Allen. Allen, after the unpleasant incident in St. George's Church was the first to propose the idea of building an "African Church." And, when the "majority" decided that the church to be built should be of the Episcopal faith rather than of the Methodist, even then, so great was his popularity and influence, he as selected by his brethren as the very "first" person ever recommended for an Episcopal cleryman. He, however, declined and Absalom Jones was named in his place. Allen was a philanthropist. He was a lover of men. Although he was a Methodist and was determined to remain one, yet his philanthropy is again in evidence at the erection of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He tells us himself, that he arose early in the morning in question, "address the throne of grace" and then, proceeded to the site, and dug out the "first" earth for the foundation of St. Thomas Church. It was several years after before he began aggressive work on Bethel. In short, Richard Allen was a large character, embracing the whole family of Negroes. The true worth of Allen is not to be sought alone in the African Methodist Church, brought into being by him, but he was the real leader of his race, in his times, a leadership which has recorded itself in the constant ascension of the Negro race. Let one study the addresses of Richard Allen, to the white people, to free Negroes, and to the slaves, and he will find permeating them all the spirit of one raised up through the power of the Almighty to serve the people of his times. Richard Allen was one of the great men of the race, one of the early pioneers, belonging to the entire race. And, of him we may truly say: "He fed them with a faithful and true heart; and, ruled them with all his power." Death of Miss Annie E. Thomas Saturday February 3rd, 1912, marked the passing of Miss Annie E. Thomas the daughter of the late Alexander B. and Elneaora Thomas. Requiem Mass was offered on the following Wednesday morning in St. Augustine's Church, of which Miss Thomas had been a faithful member all her life. Her early training was given in the schools of Washington, largely by the Sisters of the Holy Cross; but ambitious to develop all her talent capacity, she supplemented this by travel and continued study in the line of her chosen profession. Upon the conclusion of her school life, she became a valued assistant to her mother in a large successful business and continued in this field of usefulness until she decided to accept a position in the Public Schools of Washington where she taught millinery in the Armstrong M. T. School and the same subject in the Summer School at Howard University. The girls who were privileged to come under Miss Thomas' influence, were blessed indeed; not simply because they had the benefit of her refined tastes and enthusiasm for her work, but because her large heartedness and deeply sympathetic nature gave her a personal interest in the lives and needs of every one of them. Truly, her place among them will not be easily filled. Nor are the schools the only place where her ministrations will be missed, the Sunday School where she had been for years a faithful teacher, the church choir where she had long lent her voice to the singing of God's praise, the various works of charity in which the church engaged, all pay their tribute to the worth and sweetness of her character. But perhaps the sweetest note in the beautiful harmony of her soul was the blending of wonderful gentleness and sweetness with a great strength. Perfect fidelity and strength of purpose are often allied with a sternness that is at times almost forbinding, while sweetness is all too frequently a sign of weakness and lack of determination, but hers was the sweetness born of strength and was all the more prized because it is so rare. Because this is so, the friends of her childhood remained loving and beloved of her to the end and while joining with her dear mother and sister in mourning the loss of her presence among us here, they cannot but be comforted in the thought that so bright a spirit has joined the Choir Invisible there to reap the reward of a life so well spent. NEGRO MAKING GOOD AS FARMERS The great progress that the Negro made in farming in the South from 1900 to 1910 is outlined by Dr. Booker T Washington in an interesting article in the North American Review for February. He gives figures and facts to show that in fifteen Southern States, as a whole, the colored farmer has increased absolutely and relatively than the white quoting figures from the United tates Census to prove his assertions. The increase among white farmers for the decade was 17 percent, while Negro farmers increased 19.9 per cent. The total number of farms in the fifteen Southren States operated by colored farmers in 2920, says Dr. Washington, was 887 69, an increase of 47, 856 for the ten years previous. In Maryland there were 5,843 farms owned or operated by the race in 900, while in 2290 there were 6,367 such farms, an increase of 542. Dr. Washington writes, in part: "The point, however, which I wish to emphasize is that, great as has been the increase in total number of farms of both races in the South, the number of Negro farmers has increased proportionately more rapidly than the number of white farmers. While the white farmers in fifteen Southern, States increased from 1,870,600 in 1900 to 2,181,805 in 1910, the Negro farmers increased from 739,835 in 1900 to 887,691, making an increase of 10 per cent. for the whitesand. 19.9 pen cent for the blacks. "One of the interesting things brought out by the comparison of the different States in this table is the fact that, in the five States of Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, and Florida, the number of white farmers has increased at a more rapid rate than the number of Negro farmers. Five other States, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, South Carolina, and Alabama, show the same rate of increase or both races. In the five states, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, and Arkansas, in which nearly half of the total Negro population of the South live, Negro farmers have increased during the past ten years more rapidly than white farmers, in proportion to the population of the respective races of these States." "In Georgia and Mississippi the number of Negro Farmers has increased but absolutely and relatively more rapidly than the same class of whites. In Georgia the number of Nero farmers has grown from 82,826 in 1900 to 122,341 in 1910, a gain of 3,515 in ten years. In the same period the number of white farmers in Georgia increased from 141,865 in 1900 to 168,158 in 1910, again of 26,283 in ten years. "In Mississippi, where Negroes now represent fifty six per cent. of the total population and sixty per cent. of the farmers, the number of Negro farmers increased from 128,679 in 1900 to 164,430 in 1910 an increase of 35,752. "During the same period the number of white farmers increased from 84,224 in 1900 to 108,380 in 1910, an increase of 7,266. "Whatever else this increase of Negro farmers may mean, it certainly indicates that, in proportion to their numbers, and in spite of a certain amount of Negro emigration to the North and a considerable immigration of the white population to the South, Negroes are entering in proportionately larger numbers into farming in the South, and becoming more and more responsible, either as owners or as tenants, for the success or failure of agriculture." Politics At The Capital. Washington Feb. 16—The political pot is boiling here and the friends of the various Democratic and Repubilcan aspirants are hustling with a vim. So many are the callers at the White House that old-timers say that it shows that the Taft forces are not idle. Georgia elected delegates for Taft Wednesday. The big four included: B. J. Davis, editor of the Atlanta Independent; Henry Lincoln Johnson, recorder of deeds at Washington; Col. H. S; Jackson, collector of internal revenue; and Walter H. Johnson. [Image of a man with a long beard and a serious expression, wearing a suit and tie.] BISHOP B. F. LEE, Secretary of the Bishops' Council ANNIVERSARY OF RICHARD ALLEN The one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Richard Allen, founder and first bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, was observed at Trinity A. M. E. Church Wednesday evening. The principal address was delivered by Rev. R. C. Ransom, of New York, who eloquently pictured the life and services of Allen. He said that the African Methodist Church was a protest against the color line; and that its growth showed the capacity of the race for managing its own affairs. "Just like the political party," he said, "we have progressives, regulars and reactionaries, but I do not know of any one who advocates the recall of bishops. With all that there are none who can say that the church is not moving forward. This the day of the man of capacity, and in him the church relies for its future. I want to see the day that African Methodist will make great strides in the spiritual life of the race, as well as the time when Christianity will rule in the hearts of all mankind." Bishop Joseph S. Flipper presided. Bishop H. M. Turner, senior bishop of the A. M. E. Church, introduced a number of prominent ministers and officials of the denomination, who were seated in and around the rostum. The celebration was arranged by Rev.. A. L. Gaines, pastor of the church. Denson Items. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Denton, Md., Feb. 15—A successful leap year party was given by the ladies of Union Bethel A. M. E. Church last Thursday evening. The ladies were dressed in white and carried bouquets of carnations. The gentlemen wore the conventional evening dress. Addresses were delivered by Mrs. Adaline Lewis and J. H. Lewis. Mrs. E. O. Stanford presided. The men will give a similar affair in the near future. John Cromwell of Baltimore was the guest of Miss Mary A. Bailey this week. She gave a luncheon in his honor Sunday. Mrs. Emma Q. Standford and little daughter. Eloise have gone to Atlantic City for an extended stay Mrs Standford has been serving as organist of Bethel Church New pews have been placed and carpets laid in John Wesley M. E. Church [Portrait of a man with a bald head and a white shirt. The background is a dark, textured pattern. The man's face is centered, and he looks directly at the viewer. The portrait is framed by a thin border.]] BISHOP RICHARD ALLEN A. M. E. Bishops In Semi-Annual Session arly had of Wilberforce. University, looked as vigorous as ever. During the nearly four years that he has been head of the university, he has succeeded in interesting many wealthy people in its needs. Prof. Scarborough is a Hebrew and Greek scholar and is a member of a number of learned societies. Bishop Coppin was the most happy man there. It was the first time since his elevation to the epicopacy, and he tried to show the visitors every courtesy. A connectional council was held in this city about 16 years ago. "My, but this is a beautiful church!" said one visitor. "There [Name] REV. M. M. PONTON President of Campbell College, Jackson, Miss. is nothing like it in the connection," said another, and "Isn't African Methodism making strides?" was the comment made by still another. The general opinion as that the church was the finest in the country. W. W. Beckett, who is just completing a successful term as secretary of missions; John Hurst, who has made a great record as financial secretary; and Georgia's two candidates—T. N. M. Smith and C. W. Allen—were assured on every hand that they would be supported for the bishopric. W. D. Chapelle was also told that he would get support for the episcopacy, and J. M. Conner looked glad. M. W. Thornton, who has been endorsed by the First Episcopal district for business manager of the publishing house, was on hand to meet his friends, likewise the eloquent R. C Ransom, who is in the race to succeed H. T. Kealing as editor of the A. M. E. Church Review. Dr. B. F. Watson, secretary of church extension, was on hand to tell the folks of the work of his department, while I. N. Ross, of Washington, was kept busy meeting old friends. Miss Mattie Bowen Ill. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Feb. 16—Miss Mattie Bowen, one of the oldest teachers in the city and a well-known speaker, is ill with a complication of diseases. She is a prominent member of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church and is widely known. STILL MEETING GREAT MEN OF THE RACE Chapel Hill, Texas—Now here I am in Texas yet, and I have been here now over a week, and will soon be getting out of the state. I am asking that all mail for me be sent to 802 Ash street, Texarkana, Ark. I will be there next month or next week after you read this letter. The Lord has been good to me, and I desire to thank Him. I am sorry indeed to inform you that it was true that Dr. L. W. W. Manaway is no more. I have read of his death and so many other deaths in this world. The Lord continues to let me live in the world and I am thankful to Him for it. The Bishops have met in Baltimore and now I am sure they are ready to make plans for work, and they have ready to give to the general conference their episcopal address and recommendations. I do not know who is going to prepare this document but I hope Bishop Lee will have something to do with it. To my mind, he is one of the greatest men of his church, and one of the greatest men of the race. As honest as can be. He has an opinion, his convictions and will express them freely. He is a man who has spent his time in preparing. He may not have wealth like some men, but he has his heart in the right place. Now men are getting ready for the bishopric. I do not know just who will be elected his year, but there is going to be an election. The men are saying good things about the Rev. Dr. J. M. Coner. He is perhaps the only one of the old school left. Then there is Rev. John Hurst, whose name is before the public and is being discussed by the delegates. Rev. W. W. Beckett, Rev. G. W. Allen, of Columbus, G.,, Rev W. D. Chappell, Rev, Joshua A. Jones, and I am told that some of them are advocating the election of Rev. H. T. Kealing, of Kansas City, Kan. I do not know much about this, but it is being done, and I am now on the lookout for results. I think that he may be elected, and if he is I am sure that he will make a good man. He is going to be a Bishop in the A. M. E. Church before he is called home to rest. The election of Dr. C. V. Roman, editor of the A. M. E. Church, Review, would be a good thing, and I suppose he will get there. There will be time enough for it. He is a scholar and a writer and a gentleman. I would like to see him elected. He will have to beat Dr. R. C. Ransom, of New York. Well I will await results. Time will not permit me to say and do all I desire to do, but I will say to you that I am here. I have a letter from Dr. C. First Johnson Secretary and manager of the Union Mutual Aid Association of Mobile. I am sure you would enjoy reading it this week, hence I will send it along. Here it is: Dear Dr. Stewart: "Every man living is a servant, is serving some end, some master. He cannot escape the law of action and reaction. He may never be conscious of the operating of this law, but the law goes right on withun erring exactitude. Man's liberty is all under law. You cannot make the wind blow; but you may set your sail in obedience to the law of the wind, and utilize its power to go where you desire. "Desire is the result of feeling and the feeling which results in desire is a faculty seeking expression. Therefore, it follows that when you have desire to succeed, to get on to go up, to attain, it is self evident that you possess the faculty to accomplish, and it is your duty to intensify desire to the point here a clear picture of what you wish to become is formed, which will give you faith in yourself to use the faculty which harmonizes your efforts with law, and cause you to become a success in the right way, right now. "You were not made for failure, and if you are a failure, it is due to the fact that you have not been conscious of the power you have within you to become obedient unto the law that will make you a constructive force and help you to overcome every obstacle in your journey upward and onward. "Desire to give the best there is in you to your work. Desire to do those things which come in your sphere that will render service. Desire to be the servant of all, and you put yourself in league with power sufficeint to make you a master here and now." I am not going to say much to you this week. I will be in Baltimore in April and will be with Rev. A. L. Caines, who is to be the next Editor of the Christian Recorder. He is a good man and deserves promotion. He would make a good editor. Winchester Notes. (Special to The. Afro-American Ledger.) Winchester, Va., Feb. 15—A successful charity concert was given at John Mann M. E. Church a few evenings ago Those who took part were: Rev. A. P. Shaw, Rev. R. J. Butt, John Ridout, Charles Hawkins, Misses Mamie Orcutt, Kathleen Robinson, Emma Parks, Bettie Jackson Matilda Leakings, Mesdames Laura Davis, Hattie Bell, Mamie Wilkinson, Mamie Wilkinson, Mayhugh Cook, Emma Gaskins, Elmira Briscoe, Virgie Thompson and Mary F. Wilkinson. Mrs. J. S. Fletcher was manager of the entermtainment and Mrs. Annie O. Brooks had charge of the music. Lincoln Day services were held at Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church Monday evening. The choir of the church gave a sacred concert the evening before. Mrs. Ella Gilbert is able to be out after a brief illness. Wednesday evening, Feb. 28th. For the benefit of the $1 000 Campaign of the Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle. The Menu; Waldorf Salad, Slaw, Pancakes, Cocoa, Coffee, Rolls. Mrs. Annia Williams, Chairman Mrs. Mrrtha Thompson Mrs. Henrietta Rohoblt Mrs. E. J. Cummings Extra! Extra! Grand LECTURE TO MEN At Bethel A. M. E. Church Druid Hill ave, and Lanvale St. Sunday, February 18th, 1912 4 30 P. M. Addresses by Prof. Kelly Miller, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences of Howard University; Rev.D. G. Hill, D.D., and other notable speakers. Under the auspices of the Young Men's Club of Bethel A.M. E. Church, and the Young Men's Christian Association. Ladies also invited. Special Music for the occasion. Rev. D. G. Hill, D.D., Pastor. BROWN'S Boarding and lodging house. Boarding by the day, week or month. Furnished rooms. Mrs. Walter Brown, proprietress 1026 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore, Md. headquarters for Daly's theatre. Come and get the benefit of our liberal reductions on suits and overcoats. 1302 PENNA. AVE., Near Lanvale. Dyeing, Cleaning and Repairing Neatly Done. $10,000 - Ten Thousand Dollars $10,000 Ten Thousand Dollars to Loan on City and County' property in separate lots from $50.00 up on mortgages, notes and other forms [of approved security. Money on hand—no delay. Harry S. Cummings, Attorney-at-Law, 219 Courtland Street FOR SALE—A first class barber shop; fine fixtures and an excellent trade in the N. W. section of the city. Owner leaving city. Apply at 21 E. Saratoga street. Front Room for rent. Apply 1315 Brunt street. If It Comes Under The Head Of "DRUGS" We Have It. Terrel & McNeill SUCCESSORS TO GATE'S PHARMACY Corner Carey and Presstman Streets. Prescription Work A Specialty. ADVERTISE, IT PAYS. The New Steamer Starlight Fully equipped in every way according to law. Inspected by the government, will be allowed to carry one thousand or more passengers. We are fully able to take your excursion wherever you may desire to go. HAVRE DE GRACE POST DEPOSIT CHESTERTOWN ST. MICHAELS EASTON OXFORD CAMBRIDGE ANNAPOLIS OR TO THE WELL-KNOWN GREATER BROWN'S GROVE WHAT IS YOUR EXCUSE NOW? We especially request you to for yourself and get terms before else. Steamer will be open for it. A greater inducement will be and Organizations for Day's Exc Moonlights are beyond your exp. For further information apply Carey Street, or Walter R. Lung. Keep your eye on this paper. Mr. Brown can be seen every Sunday morning at the above me any evening after 8 P. M. Don Carey Street. Baltimore, Md. C. & P. Phone ...J. H. DENNIS, Funeral 1303 PRESST First-class funerals from $30.00 up Money or no money see me first. Branch Office: 92 West St., An We especially request you to inspect the new Steamer. See for yourself and get terms before booking your date with anyone else. Steamer will be open for inspection April 1st. A greater inducement will be given Churches, Sunday Schools and Organizations for Day's Excursions. The inducements for Moonlights are beyond your expectation. For further information apply to George W. Brown, 1451 N. Carer Street, or Walter R. Laugel, 1418 Jefferson Street. Keep your eye on this paper. It will keep you fully posted Mr. Brown can be seen every Saturday night, and especially Sunday morning at the above mentioned address. You may call any evening after 8 P. M. Don't forget the address, 1451 North Carey Street. Baltimore, Md. ...J. H. DENNIS, Funeral Director and Embalmer... 1303 PRESSTMAN STREET First-class funerals from $30.00 up. Our $75.00 funeral best in the city. Money or no money see me first. Carriages for hire for all occasions Branch Office: 92 West St., Annapolis, Md. C. & P. Phone. REV. JUNIUS GRAY AND EVANGELIST OF THE STATE OF MD We submit the annual report of the Psalmist Baptist Church, Baltimore City. Jan. $192.01 Feb. 207.14 March 356.64 April 228.07 May 173.85 June 143.82 July 159.32 Aug. 107.23 Sept. 180.88 Oct. 269.76 Nov. 303.29 Dec. 291.68 Total for the year. $2,500,339 Given to motherless children. Coopreative Baptist State Convention. Education home and foreign mission and Misisonary Preachers. $258.61. We hope to do better in 1912. Rev. Junius Gray has succeeded in bringing all of the Free Baptist in the State of Maryland in with the regular Missionary Baptist and he can safely say there is no more free Baptist. We are all one. He is now conducting a meeting at the church of which his pastor, with great success. In the past 4 weeks 97 conversions, and 41 have been baptized. Rev. Dr. Gray has very few equals and he is indeed an Evangelist. He is the chairman of the executive Board of the Cooperative Baptist State Convention. His chief object is the salvation of souls. Rev. Dr. Gray believe, when he begins a revival he should marshall all of his forces singularize his object, unify the actions of the Christians, concert the movements, systematize the plans and map out the course of operation and when he receives the communication from the Holy Spirit, show to the world that he is equal to the task and indeed master of the situation. Rev. Gray is a great believer in the conversion of children. He has inport the new Steamer. See the booking your date with anyone inspection April 1st. given Churches, Sunday Schools incursions. The inducements for institution. ply to George W. Brown, 1451 N. Key, 1418 Jefferson Street. It will keep you fully posted by Saturday night, and especially mentioned address. You may call not forget the address, 1451 North Madison 1084. Director and Embalmer... MAN STREET Our $75.00 funeral best in the city. Carriages for hire for all occasions Anapolis, Md. C. & P. Phone. from 7 to 10 for baptizing every Thursday night. If you want to see children come to the Psalmist Baptist Church, Riggs avenue and Woodyear street. SORREL—In loving remembrance of my dear daughter, Lucy E. Sorrell, who departed this life seven years ago February 14. The month of February once more is here. To me the saddest of all the year Because it took from me away My dear daughter seven years ago today. God called her home—It was His will But in my heart I love her still, Her memory is as dear today CHAMBERS—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear wife, Rachel Chambers, who departed this life one year ago today, February 14, 1111. "Loved in life in death remembered. By her husband, Rev. William H. Chambers. CONNOR—In sad but loving remembrance of my beloved husband and our dear father, Isaac H. who departed this life 5 years ago February 14th 1907. Rest on, dear husband, thy labor's o'er Thy willing hands will toil no more, A faithful husband both true and kind A truer husband you could not find. The month of February once more is here To us the saddest of the year, Because it took from us away, Our father five, years ago today. By his loving wife and children, Louisa, Ida, and Mary. Sacred Concert Asbury M. E. Church Sacred Concert. Gotham Sextet, Mr. Robert G. Young, director under the auspices of Peck Chapter, Epworth League, Asbury M. E. Church Sunday, February 25, 4.30 p.m. Allen C. E., of Waters A. M. E. Church will be represented on the program. Silver Offering. Mrs. Lena Thomas, president. Rev. C. G. Cummings, pastor. CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Frank Sts. 2. 30 P. M., Sunday School, W. L. Gibson, Supt. 3.00 P. M., Centennial will visit John Wesley M.E. Church. Sermon by Dr. Shaw. 4.30 P. M., Epworth League; litterry program. Mme. Helen A. Cooper, Pres. 6.30 P. M., Prayer and Praise Service. 8.00 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. James H. Jenkius, Pastor. Sunday Services. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, J. W. Jones, Supt. 3 P. M., Sermon by an Able Devine. All the Singing and Praying Bands are invited out. 6 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Preaching by Rev. Samuel Aquilla. All are cordially invited. Everybody welcome. John M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by one of the ministers attending the Bishop's Council. 3 P. M. Sermon by Dr. D. W. Shaw, Pastor Centennial M. E. Qhurch, His Choir and Congregation will be present. 2.30 P. M. Sunday School 8 P. M. Sermon by Pastor. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. Sunday, Jan. 7th, 1912. 11.00 A. M., sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 5.30 P. M., Epworth League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by Pastor. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill' Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Special Sermon by Pastor, subject: "Great Day of His Wrath Has Come, and who shall be ably to stand it." 2.30 P. M., Sunday school. 3 P. M., Sunday School 3.30 P. M., Member's Meeting 4.30 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Preaching by Rev. L. A. Malioy. Revival services every night during the week W. C. Tongue, Superintendent Edyth M. Cooper, Pres, E. L. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. 11 A. M., Subject: "Church Obligations." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, 3.30 P. M., Rev. Lisby, accompanist by choir and congregation of St. Luke's Church. 5 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Sermon to the G. U. O. of Nazrites. Strangers cordially welcomed. Charles T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres. E. L. ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Saratoga and Carey Sts. 11 A. M., Preaching. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Preaching by Rev. John A. Holmes, accompanied by choir and congregation. 8 P. M., sermon to the Penrose Pleasure Club. Stewards Rally all day. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor. 10 A. M., Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.20 P, M., Sunday School 4 P. M., Epworth League 8 P. M., Holy Communion Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. J. R. Milligan, Pres. E.L. Mrs. Nellie James, Pres. L. Aid Decision Day Sunday March 17th at Green Spring M. E. Church, R. A. Green, pastor. What is Decision day? It is a day specially set apart when, after careful and prayerful preparation, an earnest effort is made to lead all the scholars of the school, who have not previously done so to make an open confession to Jesus Christ, accepting Him as a personal Saviour and expressing a purpose of heart to become His deciple. 11. A. M., sermon by Rev.Aquilha 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 7.30 P. M. Sermon by Rev. S. B. dford All are invited. Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor in charge. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Launville St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11 A. M., sermon by Bishop H. M. Turner, D. D. 3 P. M., Great Men's Meeting Presided over by Bishop C. T. Sha- fer, D. D. Addressed by Prof. Kelly, of Howard University and Dr. J. T. Jones, formerly president of Wilberforce University Music directed by Dr. B. F. Watson Sec. of the Church Extension Society Special numbers by the Famous Simmous Quartett Everybody Welcome 8 P. M., Sermon by Bishop J. Albert Johnson, D. D. Let the people come to the House of the Lord HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Oustis, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching. Strangers from the Bishops' Council expected to preach 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Services 6.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor 7.30 p. m., Services. All are welcome H. W. Hiner, Supt. Rev. P. W. Wortham, D.D., Pastor 11 A. M., sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 8.00 P.M., sermon by Pastor. Strangers always welcome. T. Andrew Moore. Pres. A.C.E.L EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11 A. M., the services will be conducted by Mrs. Ruth M. Collett. Mrs. Rebecca Palmer will sing a solo. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.00 p. m. A. C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the pastor to the Knights and Daughters of Jerusalem. Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, Pres. of L. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington and Carlton Streets Par. J. G. Martin, Pastor Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Dr. E. H. Coit, of Charleston, S. C. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 3 o'clock, preaching by Rev. Dr. W. D. Chappelle, Pres. of Allen University, Columbia, S. C. St. John's Junior Choir will sing for us. John Henson, leader. 4.30 Allen League. Big program. Wm. Butler, pres of the League 8 P. M., grand rally. Preaching by Dr. Coit. Miss Annie E. Russell, Supt. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 407 Aisquith Street 11 A. M., Sermon by Ex-president Jones of Wilberforce University 2.30 P. M. Sunday School. J. F. Waters, Supt. 5.45 P. M., A. C. E. League. Miss Mymie Woolford, President. 8 P. M., Sermon by Bishop B. F. Lee. All welcome. BIG BAPTIZING SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH, Clinton Ave. and George St. 11 A. M., special sermon by the Pastor. 2 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Baptism Sermon by Rev. C. H. Hawkins, of Charlottsville, Va., and Baptizing by Pastor. 5,30 P. M., B. Y. P. U. 7-8 P. M., Prayer and Praise service. 8 P. M., special sermon to the King's Daughters. All welcome. W. W. Allen, Pastor. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m. Class, 11 A. M., Pastor or Stranger. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 6.30 C. E. League. 8 p. m. Sermon by Pastor. Court and I. P. Brown's Pasture of Nazarites, by the pastor J. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. T. H. McGowan, Supt. You are invited to attend the Sunday afternoon services on Feb. 18th, at 5 P. M. Mrs. Florena K. Cwens will talk to women. Solo by Dr. B. F. Watson Willing Workers Day Mrs. Melissa Miner, Presiding Meeting of the Ministerial Ministerial Alliance at Grace Presbyterian Church, Monday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. To preside, Rev. R. E. Ford, D. D., "Eternal Punishment Basis and Nature." Rev. W. Edw. Williams, secretary. SUFFRAGETTE SUGGESTS PLAN Making Segregation Expensive Is One Way To Cure The Existing Evil Mr. Editor In reading of the latest freak in segregation, and of the protests thereof it came to me to wonder why some of our men have not thought that it might be worth while to fight our enemies with their on weaons. No self respecting Negro man or woman really wishes to force their society where it is not desired. If we are to be segregated in public places, insist firmly and unalterably that every place be equal to the accommodation afforded to the whites if we are to have separate cars, give us on the railway Negro conductor, on the trolley Negro motoren and conductors. The cars in every case to be exactly like the whites. Every facility accorded to us in travel that we pay for. Then let the whole race stand by those who fight the battle, with our money, Sacrifice everything; put our whole strength in the cause. Segregation is a reality protests notwithstanding. If we must accept it for God's sake, men of my race, see that our women are not herded in cars and waiting rooms, only fit for cattle. We are insulted at every turn, by the white conductors and have no redress. Love of fair play is said to be a trait of the American white man. Put it: t- the test according to his standard. If he wants to segregate us, give him segregation with a vengeance. Do you see my point? Make it expensive. We can neither fight the railroad corporations successfully or boycott them. There is more for them in the Democratic Convention than anything we can give with all due respect for our General Conference. Baltimore is bidding for Southern trade remember. She must not let them see that the Nero has privileges that the South does not give. It is plain that the North is infected with the same disease. We must face it. If we make it expensive, the railroads will protest and they will be heard. And we will place ourselves in a position that they cannot deny our demands, because they forced it upon us. It is no more cowardly or cringing than the attitude of our ministry, in the various Churches. What we accept in Church we can accept in State and leave results to God. While it is not just that innocent and guilty should suffer alike it is ever so, God suffers it for His purpose, and He move in a mysterious way. By the plan of action we may open a new avenue for some of our young men. If I am a dreamer and visionary remember I am a woman and a Suffragist in belief. My last word for this time is, among the many who so strongly resent this and other insults to the race, I wonder are there any who thought defeating Timanus for the Mayoralty they would teach the Republican party a lesson. That lesson was a boomerang. Of two evils always choose the lesser. MARY R. BURKETT. Chestertown, Md., Feb. 12. Editor, Afro-American Ledger: After reading the editorials, letters and accounts of the undeserved action of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad we would feel ourselves less than men if we did not cry out against such a piece of injustice to our race. As we have been a patron of the road quite a good bit we emphatically denounce such action as being entirely unnecessary and insulting to every Negro and we do most heartily commend the Afro-American Ledger in the stand it has taken in this matter and we shall endeavor as far as personal influence goes to see that our patronage goes in another direction until former conditions are restored. Let us act as marly men in mat- Let us act as marly men in matters of this kind. A. S. CHAMBERS, M. of W. Friendship Lodge No. 28 K. of P. Funeral of Dr. Chas. Fax. The funeral of Dr. Charles Fax, one of the oldest dentists in the city, who died at his home, 912 N. Eutaw street, was held Wednesday of last week at Metropolitan W. E. Church. R. v. J. A. Holmes officiated. The deceased is survived by his wife, six children and several WANTED--A 250 POUND HUSBAND Must Be Brown Skinned, Live In Baltimore, With A Home Of Modern Conveniences (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Fairfield, Md., Feb. 15—Mrs. Annie Graham, a widow of Salisbury, N. C., is visiting her sister, Mrs. John James. She asked your correspondent to intecede through the columns of the Afro-American in getting her a husband. She says that the husband she desires should be a man of brown complexion and weight 250 pounds. He must live in a home in Baltimore equipped with all modern conveniences, including a laundry though she is not averse to letting some one else use the latter for her benefit. Brown completed men, weighing 250 pounds, and possessing the other required qualifications may address Mrs. Graham at Fairfield, care of Walter W. Brown. Electric lights are being installed in the C. M. E. Church. Mrs. Belle Dorsey has gone to Baltimore hospital where she will undergo an operation. Mr. John Hubbert is able to be out after an attack of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Waverly Palmer, formerly of High Point, N. C., are living with the former's father, Mr. Stokes Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leazer have moved on eleventh street. Hayre de Grace Notes. Bureau of the Afro-American Ledger, Havre de Grace Md. Feb. 15—Mrs. Laura B. Mitchell was tendered a surprise birthday reception a few evenings ago at her home on Lewis street. She was out attending a meeting of the teachers in her Sunday School. She was surprised to find that her husband, Mr. James R. Mitchell and Mesdames S. E. White, M. C. Bowser, and M. Bradley had arranged a reception. Among others present were Misses Martha Montague, Hazel Bowser, Mary E. Bradley, Emma Skinner, Lillian Galloway, Alice Smith, Messrs. Lewis Mitchell, of Philadelphia; George Mitchell, Lloyd Christy, Hammond Christy, Howard White, Percy Bowser, Harold Davis, Leo Jones and John Skinner. Items From Cockeysville. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cockeysville, Md., Feb. 15—The Mite Missionary Society of Bazel A. M. E. Church presented Mr. Joseph Tucker a nicely bound book Wednesday night as an appreciation of his eighteen years' service as a class leader. The presentation was made by Rev. P. O. Bundick. The funeral of Mrs. Dora Darton, who died Friday, was held Sunday. Her brother, Mr. John Mose, is confined to a Baltimore hospital with a broken leg. Miss Gertrude M. Tucker has returned to New York after a visit to friends. Snow Hill Jottings (Spec. to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., Feb. 16—Mrs. Helen Allen is here on account of the serious illness of her grandfather. Mr. Wililam Selby and his mother were called to Philadelphia by the serious illness of Mrs. Minnie Fayne. The revival services at the Methodist church are largely attended. Mrs. Amanda Davis, who was accidentally burned, is able to be out again. Mrs. Rosa T. Purneell is quite ill and may have to undergo an operation for appendicitis. Miss Violet Waters gave a birthday party Sarturday. She was the recipient of a number of presents. Mrs. May Waters and Miss Susie Waters are home for the winter. Lincoln's birthday was celebrated at the M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. J. W. Jewett was the principal speaker. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Manuel are visiting Mrs. Leah Harman, who is quite ill. Miss Sallie Purnell, of Chester, Pa., was called here by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Hester Purnell. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie and a bow tie. The background is decorated with ornate patterns. The man's face is clearly visible, and he appears to be middle-aged. The image is black and white.]] President of Wilberforce University and one of the leading educators of his race in the country, who is in the city this week attending the sessions of the Bishop's Council. Crisfield Happenings. Special to the Afro-American Ledger. Crisfield Md., Feb. 23—Presiding elder P. J. Jordan held the last quarterly conference at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Spriggs, of Shiloh Church, was present and delivered an address. Mr. Geo. Baily was granted license to exhort by the quarterly conference. The officers and members seemed to be highly pleased with their pastor, C. A Williams, and asked that he be returned. He was highly praised for the work he has done this year. The home of Mrs. Samuel Ward, S. 4th street, was the scene of a very enjoyable event on last Thursday evening. At a late hour the guests were ushered into the dining room where refreshments were served. Notes From Hagerstown. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Hagerstown, Md., Feb 15—The pipe organ that was formerly used in Bethel A M. E. Church, Baltimore, will be installed in the new Bethel Church. The old organ of the latter congregation will be sold to Charles Wesley, of Baltimore. Rev. David Johnson left this morning to attend the session of the Council of A. M. E. Bishops at Baltimore. Cambridge Notes. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cambridge, Md., February 9—Rev. J. R. Baruum, who was recently transferred to the North Carolina A. M. E. Conference by Bishop L. J. Coppin, was tendered a farewell reception by Bethel A. M. E. Church a few evenings ago. The principal address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Storer S. Jolly. Music was furnished by local talent, assisted by the choir and orchestra of Waugh Church. Mr. Robert Boggs was master of ceremonies. Mr. Dennis Stewart, Mrs. Annie Truxon and Mrs. Berthena Stanly were among those prominent in the arrangements for the affair. Rev. W. H. Manokey has been transferred from the North Carolina Conference to succeed Rev. Barnum. There was much suffering during the cold spell. Rev S. S. Jolly cooperated with the relief committee of white citizens in relieving necessitous cases. Rev S. S. Jolly is giving a lecture course on Biblical subjects at Waugh M. E. Church. The lectures are largely attended, more than 300 whites being present at each one. The Merry Band gave a benefit a few evenings ago. Mr. Benjamin Jenifer is the manager and Mr. John Matthews leader of the band. A Negro Justice of Peace. Atlantic City, N. J., Feb. 15—As the result of a white man who ran for justice of the peace having been declared by a court on the ground of his being a non-resident, W. Ellsworth Griffin will fill the position. Mr. Griffin opposed the white man in the recent election, but the latter was returned as elected. Court proceedings attacking the right of the white man to hold the position were then instituted. Mr. Griffin is a native of Catonsville, Md. He is a graduate in law and at one time was engaged in the real estate business in Laltimore. He is doing a successful real estate business here. Ministerial Alliance. The monthly meeting of the Ministerial Alliance, will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, Dolphin and Etting streets, Monday at 11 o'clock. An attractive program A Hiawatha Basket Ball Team, WASHINGTON, D.C. Vs. High School Team Admission 10 and 15 Cents. How Wildowed, Society Woman Has Managed to Make Entertaining Pay Very Well. Not long ago a charming society woman was thrown high and dry on the barren shores of reduced circumstances by the death of her husband, who left her almost penniless. This suited her not at all, so being clever she thought and planned until she hit upon a money-making scheme very near affluence. This is how she "arrived." WEDDING INVITTIONS CALLING CARDS CLUB INVITATIONS MOURNING CRDS AND OTHER KINDS OF SOCIETY PRINTING.... A year ago she leased a charming place on Long Island, hired an efficient corps of servants, a fine chef, stocked the larder with the best in the market, and then sent out cards to her friends and acquaintances that she was prepared to entertain them for a day or two or three, at so much per entertainment. CORRECT FORM AS WELL AS GOOD TASTE DEMANDS THE USE OF THE BEST N HE PRINTER'S ART WE FURNISH THE BEST The idea caught on at once. Within a few weeks her modest menage was so overrun that those who wished to spend the time from Saturday to Monday had to make their arrangements weeks in advance. No one without the best of reference was admitted. Mrs. Widow managed affairs admirably. Everything was up to date, and yet informally formal up to speak. THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. 628 NORTH EUTAW STREET. Her season lasted from October to June, since when she has been taking things easy, with plenty of money and the owner of an automobile, hired at the beginning on a "shoesstring." She's now making arrangements for the coming season, and is already booked up to the holidays. EXTENSIVE WORK OF DR. C. C. HALL Eminent Physician Whose Unselfish Devotion to the Medical Profession Has Given Him First Place—Great Organizer, Founder, Leader In Civic Affairs and Race Benefactor. Chicago.—Dr. George Cleveland Hall, surgeon, was born at Ypsilanti, Mich. in 1864. His father, a Baptist minister, moved to this city in 1869 and at once entered his children in the public schools. At fifteen years of age Dr. Hall was principal of a small school at Aux Vasse, Mo. From there he went to Lincoln university, Pennsylvania, graduating with honors in 1886. Immediately thereafter he entered Bennett Medical college, Chicago, finishing first in a class of fifty-four. Dr. Hall enjoys a reputation for surgery that brings to him patients from all parts of the United States. He has operated in nearly every large city in the cast and middle west. Seeing the necessity of postgraduate work among the Negro physicians of the south, Dr. Hall began holding surgical clinics before the various state medical associations, conducting them in Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia and Missouri. At these clinics he has performed hundreds of difficult surgical operations, bringing to the local physicians [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. opportunities denied them in their home town, and has to his credit the establishment of ten infirmaries where none existed before and increased efficiency in the work of a number of others already established, whose work therefore had been in the hands of white surgeons. How this work has been appreciated can in a measure be understood by an extract from a letter written by Dr. D. H. C. Scott, president of the Alabama Medical association, in response to an invitation to attend a testimonial banquet given Dr. Hall by the citizens of Chicago, in which he said: "Dr. Hall has done no little in the south in general and Alabama in particularly toward arousing the medical profession to greater effort in scientific investigation and practical application. He has been unselfish in this laudable endeavor and has lived to see his efforts bear fruit. "Asido from the enthusiasm he has created along the lines of professional achievement, he has brought to the people of this commonwealth the message of cheer and hope, born of a noble spirit and implanted in that effective way which gives immediate and permanent help. His manifest faith and sincere interest in the new south have demonstrated beyond question that we may yet be unfettered and soar to heights undreamed of. I congratulate Chicago in the possession of Dr. Hall." While standing at the head of his profession, this doctor does not lose sight of civic affairs. He organized the Civic League of the State of Illinois in 1895. He has been an active member of the board of trustees and attending surgeon at Provident hospital for the past fifteen years. Dr. Hall is a director and treasurer of Frederick Douglass center and a member of the Western Economic society. He is also chairman of the committee in charge of the erection of the $150,000 Y. M. C. A. building, a member of the Chicago Association of Commerce, organizer of the local medical association and an active worker in the national. In the financial world Dr. Hall is looked upon as one of Chicago's most substantial citizens, and his holdings are his by right of personal endeavor. International Conference Notes. Fifteen missionary organizations and seven foreign countries will be represented at the international conference on the Negro which begins at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute, on Wednesday, April 17, to hold for three days. PHASES OF THE PROBLEM. Race Pride Without Arrogance Is Help- Rollin ful, Says Horace J. Rollin. Troy. O.—In concluding a philosophic and critical discussion of nature's answer to man's race problem Mr. Horace J. Rollin, humanitarian, author, scholar and long time friend of the colored race, says: Obviously the general advancement of the Caucasian is not due to racial integrity, but the contrary. The belief that he is a composite has within the past few years decidedly manifested itself. Mr. Burbank says in a personal letter that this is true of all the leading types today, while Professor Franz Bous holds, according to press reports, that the so called white race embodies not only the ancient Mongol, but the primitive Negroid. Several able anthropologists at the recent first universal races congress, London, expressed radical, sweeping conclusions, which ten years ago would have been denounced as dangerously wrong. Concerning the universality of capacity under reasonable conditions the writer perceived and taught it a score of years ago. In all this—and it is only those of psychic paucity who have to be reminded—there is nothing which is directly humbling. The kind of pride of race which includes no arrogance or injustice is still humanly useful, as the truth of compensatory blending is humanly encouraging. That family is foolish as well as wicked which knowingly obstructs the developments of another family of any type. Alliance by consanguinity is impending. With the recognition of universal requirement the sense of honor (waiving the present local and temporary morbidity already mentioned) becomes more and more normally acute, and so this phase of the conduct of life is bound to be extended beyond the limit of existing association, for in truth it is an important feature of the present universal peace movement. Apropos of nature's varied centripetal and centrifugal action, of helpful alternating divergence and convergence, it is an interesting speculative question whether or not after the present general movement is approximately completed extensive divergence will again take place. Cosmopolitan conditions and the assistance of science in both expediting and holding the desirable seem to forbid this, yet we may imagine it brought about by a series of so called accidents involving extensive retrogression or failure in securing the passing good, which may have to be offered again. The whole subject is not only interesting and important, but transcendent and infinite. What a boundless field for investigators of various talent! Here are countless values ready to be indicated. Normal fecundity, enlarging individuality, rising ideality—in brief, all the aspects and interests of ascending humanity—are facing this heaven touched horizon. For the nonacademic or independent seeker there is unoccupied room mystairs. University scholarship is expected to produce a reasonable quota of textbooks and also bureaucies of ethnology by recording the overflow of their favorite subject, so to say. The Carnegie Institute of Research should illuminate many an obscure part of the way. Let us be ready when nature invites us for a rare journey. A quotation from the writer's book just mentioned affords the conclusion: "Man has been helped forward—always and in most if not all places—by a movement in general nature which is more radical and more universally promising than any which springs from the political, social or religious systems of the world. These are not necessarily regulative. Sometimes they have to be modified or even overthrown because of their cruelty and injustice, but the natural, spontaneous movement referred to is perpetual and regulative. It is always and everywhere encouraging and even pushing the growth of reason." Educational: Mass Meeting In Atlanta. Manifestations of the growing interest which many of the most influential and wealthy citizens among the white people of the south are taking in movements for the betterment of both races were strikingly shown at the recent educational meeting held in Atlanta, Ga. Capitallists, business and professional men, ministers and teachers of the white race were present in large numbers, and many encouraging messages were received from white friends of the race who could not attend. The meeting will benefit the whole community in many ways as well as result in financial help for education. New Branch of National Association. President Moorfield Story of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People presided at the meeting held in Perkins hall, Boston, on Thursday. Feb. 8. at which time a Boston branch of the association was organized. Professor J. E. Splingarn, president of the New York branch of the association and treasurer of the New York vigilance committee, spoke encouragingly of the work of the association in New York and elsewhere. Afro-Americans Advance In Music. The advance which Afro-Americans are making in music was strikingly manifested at the annual meeting of the National Association of Musical and Art Clubs recently held in New York. There were twenty clubs represented in the membership from different sections of the United States. Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall, who is widely known for her musical ability, is the national president. Selling, Cost Reduction and Personal Selection Considered. BY ALBON LEWIS HOLSEY. When the colored business men of the country realize that advertising reduces the selling cost of any article it will not only encourage more to go into business, but the companies that do the advertising will find a larger margin of profit at the end of the year's business. Advertising an article or a proposition is, simply giving it a "personal" introduction to the public, and the extent of this nequaintance is the same as our relationship with one another. When we meet people day after day and find them in a straight-forward, businesslike attitude we unconsciously form an opinion of them which is inspired by confidence. When the public meets day after day, week after week, the advertisement of any company written in an honest, convincing manner it forms an opinion of the merits of the company which is expressed in frequent orders and continued patronage. By knowing an advertised article the public saves time itself and the stores make quicker and more frequent sales, because the buyer does not have to examine a number of brands, but simply asks for Jones or Smith's. The same principle applies to stores. People simply "get the habit" of shopping at stores that are truthfully advertised. Therefore the progressive merchant not only advertises his store, but he always keeps a supply of advertised, trademarked goods. SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH. Baltimore Congregation Honors Dr. Alexander as Pastor and Founder. Baltimore. One of the very best known pastors and workers for the advancement of the race along other than religious lines in this section of the country is the Rev. Dr. William M. Alexander, the founder and successful pastor of the Sharon Baptist church in this city. In recognition of his twenty-seventh anniversary as pastor and founder the event was fittingly celebrated by the members and congregation on Thursday evening, Feb. 15. From an initial membership of nine persons twenty-seven years ago and a place of worship not altogether suitable the church has grown in both influence and members. It is now located in a splendid church edifice on Carey and Preston streets, with a flourishing membership of not less than 1,200. Dr. Alexander is a native of Virginia and a graduate of Wayland seminary, which is now the Virginia Union university, in Richmond, Va. Upon his graduation from Wayland Dr. Alexander was appointed state missionary for Maryland and has been the corresponding secretary for the Lott Carey Bap- J. B. REV. DR. W. M. ALEXANDER. tist convention since its inception. In this capacity he has succeeded in raising $40,000 for the work. He has served as president of the Maryland Suffrage league with much zeal and statesmanlike diplomacy. It was during his incumbency that the three great victories were won against the disfranchisement of the colored citizens of the state. Dr. Alexander is president of the People's Benedictal and Fraternal society and has been prominent in civic movements in the interest of the race and the community at large for over a quarter of a century. Many well known uninisters and public spirited citizens attended the nuniversary exercises and also took part in the program. The work of the pastor as minister and citizen was commended by the speakers. A feeling of good fellowship and appreciation for the success of the church under Dr. Alexander's pastorate seemed to pervade every heart. Race Prejudice Reaching Its Limit. When a person becomes so mean, stoops so low in manhood and becomes so callous at heart as not to appreciate the saving from drowning of his own child because the person who prevented the child from being swallowed down by the waves was a member of the colored race, such a person is in dire need of the sympathy and pity of all mankind. The curse of race prejudice is reaching its limit. INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL By Rev. William Evans, D. D., Director Bible Course Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. LESSON FOR FEBRUARY 18. MINISTRY OF JOHN THE BAPSTIST. LESSON TEXT—Mark 1:1-5; Luke 2:1-20. MEMORY VEHESSES—Luke 3:8, 9 or 16. 17. GOLDEN TEXT—Repent ye; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand—Matt. 3:2. The story of John the Baptist's ministry, opening as it does with a prophetic reference, connects the Old and the New Testaments, showing the New to be the fulfillment of the Old. Thus we say: The Old is in the New contained, the New is in the Old explained; the Old is in the New concealed, the New is in the Old revealed. Christ is the theme and unifier of both Testaments. If he had not been coming, the Old would not have been written; if he had not come, the New would not have been written. What a strange impression this every preacher of the wilderness, John, must have made upon his hearers! His dress, as his message, bore the marks of the wild, Strange. Is it not, that such a one should be chosen to prepare the way for the Messiah? We might have chosen a different instrument—a well dressed, polished, eloquent, silver-tongued orator. The Baptist's message had its basis in the word of God—"The word of God came unto John in the wilderness." That is where every pulpit message ought to come from. The business of the preacher and teacher of Christ is not to invent a gospel, but to proclaim one already provided. The Bible is the final critical of the message. John's ministry was preparatory; it looked forward to the coming of something better. Just as John himself gave way to Christ, so his message of repentance made room for faith in Christ. John baptized with water unto repentance. The Baptists's ministry went no farther than that. Jesus Christ turned the water of John's baptism into steam by the fire of the Holy Ghost. John prepared; Jesus regenerated. The necessity for repentance cannot be overlooked in this lesson. In a sense, it is the first step into the Kingdom. Both John and Jesus began their ministry with a call to repentance. Repentance is clearly defined in this lesson as a turning, from a life of sin to a life of righteousness. There are three elements in repentance: First, the intellect is involved—it is a change of mind or viewpoint; second, the emotions are involved—it means to have a care regarding the thing in question, so we find the words "sigh." "grief" substituted for repentance: third, the will plays a prominent part in repentance, for there is included in the word the idea of an after-thought, resulting in a change in one's course of action. Repentance is not only a heart broken for sin, but also from sin. That this is John's meaning of repentance is clear from his exhortation to those who asked him the meaning of his call to repentance—exact no more than that which is appointed you; do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; bring forth, therefore, fruits worthy of repentance. A little boy was once asked the meaning of repentance. He replied: "It means being sorry enough for a thing so as not to do it again." John preached the wrath to come. Evidently he believed in future punishment. He did not believe that the desire to escape future punishment was sufficient or the best reason why men should receive Jesus Christ. And it may be that no man really becomes a Christian who seeks to be one only that he may escape the results of his sin. We are saved that we may glorify God in the life that now is as well as to be delivered from the wrath to come. He who does not serve Christ here will not dwell with him in heaven. The fact of wrath and future punishment is not an invention of modern theology. Christ believed in it and taught it when he referred to the "worm that deth not, and the fire that is not quenched," and pictured the ungodly being cast into "everlasting fire." We should have to blot out a large part of the Bible if we were to blot out all the Scriptures which teach future retribution for sin. When we consider the fearful atrocities perpetrated upon the sons of men, the frightful iniquities practiced upon helpless women and children, and then see the ease and luxury and splendor in which the perpetrators of these crimes live, we would be very sorry to be assured that there is no future retribution for the perpetrators of such deeds. Give the justice of heaven the same degree of common sense consideration that you give to the justice of earth, and somewhere in the other world you must place a penitentiary. John's preaching drew the crowds, and so will the preaching and teaching of the Gospel today, when proclaimed by men as consecrated to their mission as John the Baptizer was to his. The crowd have not tired of the Gospel, but only of the average preacher of the Gospel. The messenger, and not the message, is at fault. The hearts of men with all their needs, as well as the Gospel of Christ with all its power, is the same today as when Christ walked upon the earth. 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The stage banked with palms furnished space for the orchestra and singers who entertained at intervals during the evening. The guests after meeting the receiving committee, found their way into the next room where throughout the evening refreshments were served at small tables decorated with red hearts and candles shaded in red. Too much praise cannot be given to the splendid rendition of several numbers by the members of Young's Quartette, who were good enough to respond to repeated encores, and a charming duet of Mr. Tunstall and Mrs. Stewart brought forth a storm of applause. Rarely does one find a gathering more representative of our professional and social life. And among the seven hundred people present every one found many mutual friends. Those in the receiving line were Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Rohobt, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Johnston, Mrs. Samuel Young, Mrs. Tucker, Miss Maudelle Brown, Miss Hughes, Messrs Bishop and Butler. The guests included Rev. Holmes and Mrs. Holmes, Rev. and Drs. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Fry, Messrs. Ashby Hawkins, W. H. McCard, Dr. and Mrs. Grant Scott, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Murphy, Dr. and Miss Winsey and Mr. and Mrs. Lansey. Attorney Hawkins Makes Appeal Attorney W. Ashbie Hawkins filed an appeal in the Court of Common Pleas yesterday from the decision of the Public Service Commission denying his petition for equality in the serving of meals and in sleeping accommodations on the boats of the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad Mr. Hawkins filed his complaint with the commission some weeks ago and officials of the boat company virtually admitted that there was a discrimination against colored patrons in the matter of state rooms and meals. Before the hearing was entered upon, Ralph Robinson, counsel for the steamboat company said that the commission had no jurisdiction, the matter being one for the Criminal Court to settle under the "Jim Crow" law. Mr. Hawkins contended that the commission had ample authority and his view was sustained by the commission and its counsel, W. Cabell Bruce. Miss Rosetta Thomas Graduates Miss Rosetta Thomas, daughter of Mr. William Thomas, of 320 N. Pine street, was graduated from one of the public schools of Brooklyn, N. Y., last week with an average of 97 percent. She will now attend one of the Brooklyn high schools. Miss Thomas has been residing there since the death of her mother, Mrs. Roberta Thomas. In Interest of Swimming Pool. A meeting in the interest of a swimming pool in the rear of the Public Baths, on Argyle avenue, was held at the residence of Dr. E. J. Wheatley 1230 Druid Hill avenue, last Friday night. It was decided to hold another meeting in the near future, when a report on the prospect of getting the necessary funds to carry out the project will be made. George A. Gates has sold the drug store at Carey and Prestman streets to Drs. Aleaxnder Terrell and Luther McNeill, and they have taken charge already. Dr. Gates will reside in Washington. The board of managers of the Baptist Orphanage are preparing to add $300 worth of improvements to the property of the orphanage on McMechen street. Rev. G. R. Walter is president of the board. New Era For Provident That a new era is dawning for Provident Hospital was evidenced at the meeting of the board of managers of the institution and nearly all of the practicing physicians of the city Thursday night After adopting plans for bringing the work of the institution to a higher standard, and to bring into cooperation with the work of the hospital all of the physicians of the city, a staff of physicians for the work at the institution was elected. The plans of physicians include the erection of a modern hospital further uptown, the holding of clinics and the providing of every necessary device for the treatment of patients at the institution. Two successful operations were performed this week. The first was one for appendicitis on Mrs. L. S. Henry, of 1108 N. Carey street, and the other was one for a tumor on Miss Eliza Butler, of 1128 Warner street. The operation on Mrs. Henry was performed by Dr. S. Bernard Hughes assisted by a white physician and the second one was performed by Drs. A. M. Curtis, of Washington and H. Stanton McCard Lectures on Temperance The evils of the saloon, as well as the great damage that the drinking of intoxicating beverages do the home, was the theme of addresses delivered by Mrs. Eliza Peterson in a number of local churches during the week. Mrs. Peterson lives at Texarkaa, Tex., and has charge of the work of the Christian Temperance Union among the colored people. She has had considerably experience as a temperance worker and has done effective work in the outh. During the week she has addressed meetings at Sharon Baptist Bethel, Enon, John Wesley, Allen and other local churches and a number of young people gave her their word that they would abstain from the use of liquor. Mr. Peterson has been stopping at the home of Mrs. E. J. Cummings 1234 Druid Hill avenue and has impressed those whom she met by her zeal for the tepmerance cause. Y. M. C. A. Campaign. "One hundred or bust" is the motto set by the members of the Y. M. C. A. in a three weeks membership campaign which began on last Thursday evening. The membership of the association has been divided into three companies viz.: The Booker Washington Company, Wm. Johnson, Capt.; The DuBois Company, Geo. W. Stewart, Capt.; The Kelly Miller Company, J. R. Williams, Capt. The campaign closes on Tuesday evening, March 5th, and it is hoped to be able to pronounce the noted Roman saying, "Veni, Vidi, Vici." The winning company will be given an oyster supper by the two losing companies. Of the 41 colored city associations, Baltimore with her 155 members, stands 16th on the list. This ought not to be for just two years ago she was 10th with her 110 members. Let the tale be told on March 5th. Publication Board Meets The Board of Publication of the African Methodist Episcopal Church met at Bethel A. M. E. Church Wednesday end yesterday. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder and manager of the publishing house of the Church at Philadelphia, made a report of his work. He gave figures showing that the Christian Recorder had nearly doubled in circulation during the past three years as well as figures relating to the financial and physical condition of the book concern. Dr. Wright is a candidate for reelection as editor of the Recorder. He has just now completed the manuscript of a "History of the Negro in Pennsylvania." Progressive Circle Rally The Progressive Circle of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church made the hearts of the trustees glad on Sunday, February 11, 1912 by raising $108.72 and they are only three months old. The officers and members extend many thanks to the different ministers and organizations hat came to their assistance. Mid Winter Picnic Despite the fact that ice coats all of the street in the vicinity of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, the interior of the lecture room of the church represents a summer scene in the woods.... The changed appearance is due to the fact that a midwinter picnic is in progress. Swings, trees, flowers and the summer heat thrown out by the steam heaters all lend to the summer aspect. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER SCHOOL NOTES Bishop J. Albert Johnson delivered an address before the students of the High School Thursday. After telling his hearers of the disadvantages that he underwent in his youth and of the educational advantages that the youths of the present day enjoy, he advised them to embrace fully their opportunities. The School Board, at its meeting Wednesday, appointed Prof. Joseph H. Lockerman principal of the Mount Street School, Prof. George B. Murphy, head of the Carey Street and Prof. Harry T. Pratt, principal of the Girard Avenue School. They were group principals until the abolitions of the system took place. Prof. Charles J. Koch, assistant superintendent of schools, delivered an interesting illustrated address on "Yellowstone Park" at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Church Thursday evening of last week. The lecture was the first of the series that are delivered under the auspices of the School Board Mr Arthur E. Wheeler, a graduate of the Posse Gynasium, Boston, Mass., has been appointed teacher of physical training in the Colored High School. Leap Year Social Leap Year Social at Madison Street Presbyterian Church Monday evening February 19 by the Penny Club. An interesting program under the direction of Miss Aline Hawkins will be rendered. Miss Mabel Wilson Solo Miss Lilly May Thomas Reading Miss Louise Anderson Piano Solo Hot pancakes with maple syrup. Coffee, tea, cocoa, ice cream and cake will be sold by the following young-ladies who will act as ushers and waitresses: Miss Bertha Young, Miss Roberta Waring, Miss Nellie Monroe, Miss Lucia Stubbs, Miss Alma Kelley, Miss Inez Crampton, Miss Nellie Gaskins, Miss Augusta Roholt, Miss Edglener Fessenton, Miss Lilly Butler, Miss Mary Tony., Miss Ethel Lewis, and Mrs. Helen Irving. Admission 5 cts. Mrs. Mary Hunter, chairman. Mrs. Bertha Scott, president Penny Club. Rev. L. Z Johnson, pastor. District School The District School at Bluehery Corners will be presented by a company of young ladies and gentlemen at Grace Presbyterian Church, corner Dolphin and Etting streets, on Friday evening, February 23, 1912. At which time the patronage of our friends and the public in general is solicited. Come see the sensation of a Country School and enjoy a real lauhg at their funny antics. Admission to all 15 cents. Directors: Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Thomas Rev. W. Edward Williams, pastor. Simmons Celebrated Concert, Quartet of Norfolk, Va. will give a star concert at Waters A. M. E. Church, Aisquith near Jefferson, Wednesday evening, February 21, 1912. Prof. Hiram Simmons is one of the leading anthem and sacred song composers of his race. Prof. Simmons quartet, Madam M. J. Chatman, soprano, Prof. Hiram Simmons, tenor, director and pianist, Madam Mandonia Wright, contralto and assistant pianist, Mr. John T. Berry, basso, assisted by some of Baltimore's talent, Madam Clara G. Lewis, soprno, Mr. Dennis Miller, tenor, Miss Mayme Woolford, contralto, Miss Mabel Addison, dramatic reader, Mr. Harrison Dodd, violinist, Miss Ruth M. Sydes, pianist. Admission 15 cents. Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, pastor. SPECIAL NOTICES Wanted—200 men at Ames M. E. Church, February 25, 12. Men's day. Men to the front. A war to the finish for masculine supremacy in church as well as state. James Custis leader. Rev. Alfred Young will preach the annual sermon to Queen Esther Hall committee and the H. H. 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Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lowry gave a beautifully arranged dinner Sunday afternoon at their home, 1743 Druid Hill avenue, in honor of Mr. Ford Dabney, of Washington, D. C. Hear Bishop J. Albert Johnson at Grace Presbyterian Church, Sunday, Feb. 18, 3:30 p. m. Organization Formed. At a meeting of gentlemen interested in the work that Dr. W. E. B. DuBois and his co-laborers in the Association for the Advancement of the Negro, held Saturday night at the residence of Mr. E. Bernard Taylor, 305 W. Biddle street, a local branch of the association was formed. A public meeting will be held in the near future to interest the general public in the work. The following officers were elected: Dr. F. N. Cardozo, president; J. Clarence Chambers, vice president; T. W. Turner, secretary; E. Bernard Taylor, treasurer; Rev. G. R. Waller; Dr. T. S. Hawkins. Dr. H. J. Brown; W. Ashbie Hawkins; and George B. Murphy members of the executive committee. If its pure Drugs it's here. 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