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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XX NO. 26. TO RAISE $240,000 FOR FISK UNIVERSITY TO RAISE $240,000 FOR FISK UNIVERSITY Over-One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Dollars of the Amonut Pledged FORMER STUDENTS ARE INTERESTED If The Amount is Raised The School Will Get $60,00 From Educational Board The graduates and former students of Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee, have organized themselves for a special financial rally on May 1. The occasion of the rally is a $60,000 gift by the General Education Board of New York City to Fisk University on condition that $240,000 more be raised by October 1912. Something over $125,000 of the later amount has been raised or pledged and serious efforts are being put forth by the trustees of the school to get the balance. As the alumni and former students of Fisk are scattered by the hundreds all over the country, they are putting forth energies in all localities to raise the $25,000 that they have fixed upon as the special contribution they desire to make toward the fund. Thos. J. Calloway, a graduate of Fisk University, with headquarters at 1335 T. street N. W. Washington, D. C. is the secretary and active manager of this special effort among the Fisk alumni. The Outlook, of New York, has the following to say of Fisk University. "Many of our readers will recall the romantic campaign of the Jubilee singers nearly forty years ago, by which they raised $100,000 for Fisk University. The money so laboriously earned was well expended. The Negro school, started a year after the close of the Civil War, has developed into a true university. That it deserves the name is sufficiently demonstrated by the fact that the General Educational Board, which is very conservative in it judgments, vouchs for the standing of this University by its offer of $60,000, provided the University will raise $240,000 more before October, 1912. The time is short, the task is difficult. The interest of the public is more in vocational and industrial education for the Negro than in the so called higher education. And there is more than one Negro university in the South which is really simply a high school. Thus Fisk University has to create an interest where it is lacking and to remove a suspicion which is not wholly unfounded. Neither obstacle ought to operate against Fisk University. One offer of aid has especial interest as coming from a Hebrew to a Christian college. Mr. Julius Rosenwald, of Chicago, has offered to be one of four to give $12,500 each for current expenses, payable in five yearly installments. Would Segregate In Hyde Park. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Chicago, February 22—At a meeting of the white citizens of Hyde Park, separate rooms for colored school childern were demanded until separate schools could be built.. Jesse Binga, the well-known South Side banker, and Miss Eudora Johnson were married here Tuesday night. Two ministers officiated. TO BE ON TRACK TEAM Colored Sprinter Will Represent University of Michigan for First Time In Its History. Ann Arbor, Mich., Feb. 22—For the first time in the history of Michigan athletes, from a track standpoint, the State University may be represented on the track team this season by a colored sprinter. L. Brown Lapsley, '13 Lit, from Portland, Ore., is the name of the youth and his ability as a runner is undisputed. Whether Michigan would be represented on the track by Lapsley was a much agitated question last spring when Joe Horner was the captain of the track team. The question never came to a crisis, as Lapsley was defeated in the preliminary elimination meet. With both Horner and Craig now out of the way, it seems certain that the Portland lad will be on the Michigan track team. The feeling among the students seems to favor the colored boy. Michigan has only had one such athlete in all the years of its existence. That was when Jewett played on the foot ball team in the early nineties. MORE TROUBLE AT BAPTIST CHURCH Factions Figure in Small Sized Riot —Two Members Alleged to Have Used Their Pistols. Washington, February 22—The inability of two factions of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church to choose a successor to the famous Rev. George W. Lee, who died in January, 1910, as responsible for a little riot at the church early Wednesday morning, during which John Bias, the janitor of the church, and Robert L. Porter are alleged to have pulled out pistols and blazed away at each other. Bias and Porter were arraigned in Police Court yesterday on charges of disorderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons, and were released on $200 bail for trial next Wednesday. Mary Slider, Joseph S. Burker and Lane Drew were also gathered in by the police. Sometime after the death of Dr. Lee, the board of deacons selected Rev. James E. Willis of Standardville, Va., and Rev. William Taylor of Newport News, Va., as candidates for the vacancy. At a meeting of the membership Mr. Willis was declared elected pastor; and the Taylor faction, not liking the turn of affairs, carried the matter to court. The court decided that the Rev. Mr. Willis had been elected pastor. The feeling has been intense for sometime and when the deacons proposed late Tuesday night that a photograph of Pastor Willis be enlarged and hung upon the walls of the church, the Taylor faction started a rumpus. Detroit, Mich., Feb. 21—Dr. Peter J. Smith, private secretary to Bishop Alexander Walters, was in the city a few days ago conferring with local Democratic leaders. He brought with him a message from national Democratic leaders. At a conference, held at the Drexel Club where he told those gathered that Bishop Walters had been in a conference with Congressmen Lloyd, Champ Clark and Underwood regarding the position of the Negro in the Democratic party. Bishop Walters, said Dr. Smith, frankly told the Democratic leaders that they could not expect any colored support, if the Democratic Congress passed any "JimCrow" legislation. Dr. Smith was introduced to the gathering by Francis H. Warren, editor of the Detroit Informer. MAJOR JOHN R. LYNCH MAJOR J. R. LYNCH SUED FOR $5,800 Former Wife Now Wants Property Back Which She Conveyed to the Major In Trust. Washington, Feb. 21—Major John R. Lynch, a retired paymaster of the United States Army, has been sued in the Supreme Court, of the District of Columbia, for $5,800 which his former wife, Mrs. Ella W. Dunham, alleges that she transferred to him in trust at the time of their marriage in 1884. Mrs. Dunham, avers that the property in question was conveyed to the Major in trust for her and her daughter, Miss Alice Lynch. She further alleges a breach of trust and asks the return of her property. Major Lynch was married again last August to Miss Cora E. Williams, of Chicago. He is a former Congressman from Mississippi at one time and an influential factor in the politics of that State. He was temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention in 1884, when the late J.G. Blaine was nominated for the Presidency. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was one of the delegates from New York. After leaving Congress he practiced law in Washington, until his appointment as a paymaster in the army during the Spanish-American War. He was placed on the retired list several months ago, having reached the age limit of 64 years. Are Sharing In Success of South Philadelphia, February 23—Dr. E. A. Alderman, president of the University of Virignia, who was here yesterday to deliver an address at the University of Pennsylvania, had the following to say in an interview about the South: "We are a quiet a conservative and a prosperous land, down there. Socialism and discontent are discouraged. Optimism is everywhere. The biggest thing in the South right now is the scientific development of agriculture. The landholders are realizing that they possess veritable gold mines in their farms and they are taking great wealth from the soil. "Colored persons are sharing in a reasonable degree in this movement. Tuskegee and Hampton are responsible for much of their uplift. The race problem as a whole, is becoming less of a problem. A kind just estimate of their character and their work is manifest and they are responding to this appreciation. THE POLITICAL POT IS BOILING Politicians Are Trying To Figure Out Just Where Col. Roosevelt Stands. EVERYTHING IS NOT RIGHT DOWN SOUTH Lily-Whites Have a Fight on Their Hands-Cohen Gets Seven Delegates Washington, February 23—The politicians of both parties are up in the air as to whether or not Theodore Roosevelt will be a candidate against President Taft at the coming Republican National Convention. The Colonel said at Columbus, O., when asked to declare whether or not he is a candidate that my haw is in the ring. They are now wondering if his promised announcement on Monday regarding his intentions will be that he is going into the ring and grab his hat out, or if he intends to leave his hat in the ring and stay there with it. The Colonel's speech* before the Ohio Constitutional. Convention brought some views that are decidedly at variance with those of Taft's, and the latter is expected to make answer to him, when he speaks at Toledo, O., within the next few days. The Colonel's Platform Mr. Roosevelt's views, as announced at Columbus may be summed up as follows: "Short ballot to prevent political crooks from hiding and getting into office. "Direct nominations by the people, preferential primaries for the election of delegates to the national nominating conventions, and direct election of United States Senators. 'Initiative and referendum provided in the Constitution so that it may be adopted if desired. "Recall by popular vote of decisions of State Supreme Courts affecting constitutional questions. "Recall of Judges only as an expedient and to be used only as a last resort. "Adoption of method of removing bad judges without the difficulty and delay encountered in impeachment. The colored men who are opposed to Taft say they saw nothing in the Columbus speech to make them rally around the former President. Though two of Mr. Roosevelt's brothers-in-law have declared that the Colonel will not enter the lists against Taft, literature is being sent out to weekly and daily newspapers from the local Roosevelt headquarters. Much speculation is also being indulged in as to whether Roosevelt is really agains tTaft, or is trying to kill off all opposition to his nomination. Not only have the Negroes protested aguints Lily white conditions in the South during the past week, but Joh C. Capers has troubles on his hands in South Carolina. Capers declares that he is only trying to prevent designing white men from using respectable colored men in furthering their ends, but there is opposition to his regime among colored men of the State. Down in Louisiana, Walter L. Cohen and his "black and tan," allies have effected a temporary truce with the "jily white" element by agreeing to take seven out of the 20 deligates to the next Republican National Convention. Cohen fought the "jily white" element at the last National Convention. Cecil Lyon, the leader who drove the colored men from high official positions in Texas, has declared war against Taft because of being disappointed in the distribution of patronage. It is expected that opposition will break out in many quarters against Taft before June. The Taft forces have now nearly 40 delegates pledged. Democrate Hustling The Democratic workers are hustling and it is believed that they will make a big effort to break into the colored Republican forces lining up many inuental colored men with thier cause. Georgia For Taft Henry Lincoln Johnson, Benjamin J. Davis, H. S. Jackson and C. P. Goree have been elected at large from Georgia. They were instructed for Taft The Atlanta District has also elected delegates. Will Not Side (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) New York, February 22—Bishop Evans Tyree, who succeeded the late Bishop Wesley J. Gaines in charge of the work of the First Episcopal District, was a visitor here this week. He was the principal speaker at a big memorial service, for his predecessor, held at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The Bishop eulogized Bishop Gaines, and told the many ministers present that he would steer clear of all factional troubles. He also advised the ministers about airing their factional difficulties in letters to him, declaring that he wanted harmony in the district. He was introduced by Rev. R. C. Ransom. No Change of Venue Philadelphia, February 22—The Supreme Court in a formal percuriam order yesterday, dismissed the petitions presented February 5, by Attorney General Bell and District Attorney Sproat, of Chester county, asking for a change of venue for the trial of the five remaining defendants accused of being members of the mob that burned Zach Walker in Coatesville, August 13. No opinion was given in the case, and the defendants, remaining to be tried, Chief of Police Charles E. Umsted, of Coatesville; Stanley Howe, a policeman; John Conrad, Lewis Keyser and Walter Marquard, will be called before a jury in Chester County. The prosecuting attorney maintained that in six other cases the jury refused to render verdicts in accordance with the evidence. Deputy Attorney General J. E. B. Cunningham told the Court. when he presented the petitions that the citizens of Chester county would not convict any white man who participated in the lynching, and that it was impossible to have a fair trial to the Commonwealth, which would meet the ends of justice within the county. Wilmer W. McElree aind Joseph H. Baldwin, former District Attorneys of Chester county, as counsel for the defendnts, opposed the application of the Commonwealth for a change of venue. The men will be tried however. W. W. Bryant has been awarded $75 damages for being refused a meal in Rich's Grill. Action was brought under the Civil Rights law. Bryant was represented by Charles S. Rayser, a young attorney. Rev. Dr. W. A. Fountain, president of Morris Brown College, Atlanta, was one of the speakers at a massmeeting held in the interest of the new building for the Atlanta Y. M. C. A. last Sunday. PRICE THREE CENT JOHN H. HARRIS CHICAGOANS WILL HONOR DR. JENIFER Will Tender Him Reception in Honor of Fiftieth Anniversary of His (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Chicago, Ill., February 2—The fiftieth anniversary of the entrance of Rev. Dr. J. T. Jenifer into the ministry of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will be the occasion for a big testemonial reception at Union Chapel A. M. E. Church, which he formerly pastored, on March 12. The testimonial is being arranged by Rev. Dr. W. D. Cook, pastor of the church, and a committee of citizens. Dr. Jenifer was born of slave parents in Prince Georges county, Maryland, March 10, 1835. He learned to read when he was 16, and was converted five years later. He sent to New Bedford, Mass, in 1859, here he took a course at a commercial college. He joined the A. M. E. Church in 1862, and the following year was sent to California as a missionary. He was ordained a deacon by the late Bishop Jabez P. Campbell in 1865, and a short time later was transferred to the Ohio Conference. He was appointed by President Johnson postmaster at Wilberforce, O. the same year, being the first colored man in the country to be appointed to such a position. While at Wilberforce he studied at the then budding Wilberforce University, completing both the collegiate and theoloical courses. He was ordanied an elder by the late Bishop Daniel A. Payne in 1869. His pastorate included Little Rock, Ark., where he succeeded in getting colored teachers for Negro Schools; Charles Street A. M. E. Church, Boston; Quinn Chapel; this city; Metropolitan Church, Washington; St. Johns Church, Baltimore. He organized the connectional preachers Aid Society for his denomination, and is at present a member of the A. M. E. Financial Board. He was retired by the Baltimore Conference in 1909, an has since been residing at 3360 Calumet avenue, this city. The new Lincoln School, at Louisville, was formerly dedicated Monday of last week. FIRST YEAR OF LABOR BUREAU. Some Results of Work Done by the Carlton Avenue Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association In Brooklyn For Men and Boys During 1911. New Features of Larger Work. Brooklyn.—The first year of the employment department of the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Christian association in this city as a registered agency under the employment agency laws of New York proved successful. Good paying positions were secured for 154 men and boys. Mr. Arthur L. Comither, the assistant secretary of the association, has charge of this department. The need of such a department had been apparent for some time, and on Dec. 20, 1910, the department was opened with an appointment to the Standard Oil company, New York city, and since then it has done substantial service for the unemployed. The work done in the department has been systematic. The ability of every applicant is ascertained with care and accuracy. It has been the chief motive of the employment department to bring the colored men and boys whom it handles up to their greatest efficiency in the various positions now opened to them, together with finding and opening new opportunities for them. It has put forth special effort in the way of se- J. B. ARTHUR L. COMINER. curing new employment for them, knowing that there are many positions in which the colored man or boy is seldom if ever given a chance to even prove his worth. The utmost care has been exercised to make sure that the first applicant sent to a position fills it creditably. The idea of making the best of the positional now offered the colored man and boy and the efforts to open new employment for them have both worked out well. A great deal of time has been spent in counseling dissatisfied employees, advising them to be palestaking and thorough with their work, impressing upon them "to work well means to advance," to be patient with trivial annoyances and to be punctual. On the other hand, frequent conferences are held with employers regarding reasonableness of hours, wages, etc., and frequently the department has made peace between employer and employee where both may have become excited over some small indiscretion. The department has also had the chance to prove to a few firms that there are colored men who can fill the clerical and executive positions. It has helped men and boys in the most stringent circumstances. Young men poverty stricken and without homes have been helped to employment and thereby given a start. The head of the employment department has made a study of the employment conditions for colored people in Greater New York, particularly regarding employment for men and boys, and sees in the development of this work a boon for the colored man and boy. This year the department has taken on some new features with the idea of creating a larger work. It has employed the services of a solicitor, whose duty it will be to call on employers and explain to them the kind of service the employment department is rendering in order to assist reputable young colored men and boys to positions. Every effort for making the work more concrete and of greater benefit to the people is being put forth. Lincoln and Douglass Jointly Honored Joint celebrations of the one hundred and third anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln and the ninety-fifth birthday of Frederick Douglass were held by Afro-Americans in various sections of the country during the week beginning Feb. 12. Cotton Mill Factory Making Headway The Mill City cotton mills, a manufacturing establishment near Dallas. Tex. is making good headway in the manufacture of cotton fabrics, rope, twine, mops and other useful articles. The concern is operated entirely by Afro-Americana. DR. EDWARD W. BLYDEN DIES Noted Statesman and Scholar Passes Away, In Africa. Rev. Dr. Edward Wilmot Blyden of Liberia, author, lecturer, statesman and diplomat, who died recently, was one of the most eminent scholars of the Negro race. He was born in the Danish island of St. Thomas, in the West Indies, on Aug. 3, 1832. His parents, who were of pure Negro stock, belonged to the Dutch Reformed church, and the boy was baptized as a member of this denomination. His pastor, the Rev. John P. Knox, formerly of Newtown, N. Y., early picked the boy out as showing exceptional promise and advised him to come to the United States and enter an American college. Accordingly at the age of eighteen, with the assistance of his pastor, Mr. Blyden came to New York. This was in 1850, just after the passage of the fugitive slave law and in the height of the excitement over the slavery question. The young Negro made application for admission to several colleges, but all of them refused to receive him. It had been his intention to go to Africa as soon as he had obtained an education, and when he found the doors of American colleges closed against him he decided to go thither at once. In the fall of 1850 he sailed for Liberia, and two years later he entered the Alexander high school at Monrovia, named after Dr. Archibald Alexander of Princeton. At that time the colony of Liberia had been in existence about thirty years, but the republic was less than five years old. In the Alexander school he took the course in classes and mathematics, and in 1858 he became a teacher in the school. In 1861 he was appointed professor of languages in the newly founded Liberia college. After five years' service he received a leave of absence and occupied it in a trip to Egypt and Palestine. He also visited the Protestant college at Beirut as the guest of Dr. Jessup. Here he took occasion to improve the knowledge of Arabic which he had begun to acquire in Africa. On his return to Liberia Dr. Blyden continued his work of teaching until 1871, when he resigned and went on a trip through Europe. He was then appointed by the British government as diplomatic agent to make treaties with the powerful Mohammedan and pagan chiefs of the interior tribes of Africa. After three years of this work he again took charge of the Alexander high school, which had meantime been removed from Monrovia to the interior, twenty-five miles up St. Paul's river. In 1877 Dr. Blyden was appointed minister plenipotentiary to Great Britain and served in this capacity for three years. On his return to Monrovia he was elected president of Liberia college. He resigned in 1884 and took up independent educational work among the Mohammedans at Sierra Leone. In 1892 he was again appointed Liberian representative at the court of St. James. From his early years Dr. Blyden was fond of the study of languages, and he possessed a working knowledge of French, German, Italian and Spanish among modern European languages and of Hebrew, Greek and Latin among the classics. His special field, however, was Arabic. ANNIVERSARY OF LINCOLN AND DOUGLASS OBSERVED. Vigilance Committee Holds Patriotic Celebration In New York: The Lincoln-Douglass celebration, held under the auspices of the New York vigilance committee at St. James' Presbyterian church in New York recently, was both interesting and inspiring. It was well attended, and the speakers in no uncertain way voiced the sentiment of the millions of colored Americans who love and revere both Lincoln and Douglass for their work in behalf of human freedom. Professor J. E. Spingarn, president of the New York branch of the committee, presided. Judge Robert H. Terrell of Washington delivered an eloquent and timely address on Frederick Douglass, in which he related many bitherto unpublished facts about the hardships which the great antislavery orator underwent to assist in breaking the traffic in human beings in this country. Judge Terrell's speech was highly appreciated. Abraham Lincoln was the subject of Dr. John Lovejoy Elliott's address, and on every phase of the great emancipator and war president's life upon which Dr. Elliott touched he drew his audience closer to him by his outspoken advocacy of justice and human brotherhood for every man regardless of race. It was indeed a night of patriotism and good fellowship in which due regard for the personal well being of all mankind pervaded every heart. Other speakers who also sang the praises of these two great Americans were the Rev. Dr. William R. Lawton, pastor of St. James' church: Mr. Gilchrist Stewart of the vigilance committee and the Rev. Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church. Molders of Sound Public Sentiment. The race is fortunate in having such able men as editors and proprietors of newspapers on the Pacific slope as Messre J. Edwin Hill of the Los Angeles (Cal) New Age and J. M. Bridges of the Oakland Sunshine. They are giving some very sound advice to the public, which, if it is adhered to, will lead to happy and beneficent results. Keep it up, brethren. You are on the THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER NEW NOVEL ON RACE PROBLEM Critical Review of Alexander Corkey's Book, In Which Are Given Many Thrilling Incidents of Racial Relations In the South-Star of Hope Beyond Dark Cloud. By ALBON LEWIS HOLSEY. In "The Testing Fire" Alexander Corkey gives us a novel embracing an optimistic discussion of the race problem. While some of the characters lack a touch of realism, it leaves a much better taste in one's mouth than "Lady Baltimore," "Red Rock" and the vagaries of some other writers. Depending upon the writings of T. Booker Washington as material for building his Negro characters, the author's good intentions are slightly marred by failing to portray a description of the unrest and discouragement among the thousands of Negroes of the south who have found that intelligence and wealth do not give them the right to "life." liberty and the pursuit of happiness," but this is less cause for criticism than his failure to capitalize the word "Negro." Building his arguments upon the theory that the Negro is a child race, the author strives to champion the cause of the Negro and, at the same time offer encouragement with an almost but not yet attachment which he hopes will palliate the traditions of the white south. In referring to the Negro as a "child race" he forges that a black king was among the three who came in response to the message from the skies to pay homage to the child that had its first "peep o' day" in a manger Perhaps Divine Providence purposely directed the steps of the black king to this scene, of self sacrifice that he might transmit the spirit of patience and forbearance to the unborn black children who were destined to inhabit the then unknown world behind the setting sun. He forgets that the Negro had made many notable contributions to human civilization before the kind hearted traders from Holland brought them to American shores, and in using the term "child race" instead of race of child beings he forgets that fifty years of freedom—nay, half freedom—have transformed 4,000,000 "child beings," as it were, stunted by 200 years of serfdom, into 10,000,000 beings, all human and worthy of consideration. The plot is laid in Dotham, Ala., where Peter Legree, an unscrupulous fellow who as political boss runs the town by using the "bogy man" of Negro domination to keep the white voters in line on election day. Jefferson Lilly, a young white man from northern Alabama, drops into Dotham to visit an old college chum, Donald Shelby, and incidentally meets Florence Ashley, the belle of the city, Mr. Lilly straightway gets himself into trouble by carrying Mose Thomas, an old Negro whom he found badly wounded and unconscious by the roadside, into a hotel and at the point of a pistol ordering the proprietor, who objected to having a Negro in his hotel, to phone for a physician. When Legree hears of the incident he calls Lilly a "white nigger" and sends word that he must leave the city at once, but Lilly, fearless (and infatuated with Miss Ashley), "beards the lion," Legree, in his office and tells him that he will not leave the city and that he may do his worst. Rose Atkinson, a young lady from Pittsburgh, comes to town and thoroughly captivates Dothan's smart set with her charming manner and "rich contralto voice" until they learn that she is a teacher in Harbison institute, an industrial training school for Negroes. She is immediately ostracized, along with the other members of the Harbison faculty. In accordance with her determination to convince white Dothan that the educated Negro is more desirable as a citizen than the ignorant, she calls on the leading white minister, Rev. William Durham, and after hearing his radical views in an unexpected manner leaves him this thought: "You are not Christ's representative in Dothan in the spirit you show to the unfortunate African at your door." If, as the author tries to prove, Legreemish could be stamped out by the acquisition of knowledge and the accumulation of wealth on the part of the Negro, Mr. Corkey would not have performed a thankless job. But with all the Negro's advancement Legreemish is still rampant in the south. Harriet Beecher Stowe found it there. Mr. Corkey found it still there, and if he looks around him he will find it everywhere in the United States. The story is well told, and no white person, prejudiced or unprejudiced, could read it without a feeling of toleration toward the Negro, who simply asks for justice and a chance. No Negro could read it without seeing in it a hopeful sign for an early realization of human brotherhood. The book is neatly bound, illustrated and contains 303 pages. It is published by the H. K. Big company of New York and retailed. PRAY you with all earnestness to prove, and know within your hearts, that all things lovely and righteous are possible for those who believe in their possibility, and who determine that for their part, they will make every day's work contribute to them. —Ruskin. SOME COMMON DISHES. The common vegetables are so often served in the same old ways until we grow tired of the monotony. Let us try: Cabbage Baked With Cheese.—Chop the cabbage and cook it in boiling salted water for half an hour or until tender; put it in layers in a baking dish, alternating with a white sauce and grated cheese, and bake just long enough to melt the cheese. Turnip and White Sauce.—Wash and slice the turnips into half-inch slices, pare and cut the slices into cubes; cook in boiling salted water until tender. Make a cup of seasoned white sauce and when the turnips are done pour off the water, turn into a vegetable dish and pour the sauce over them. Cottage Pie.—Chop cold meat to half fill a baking dish. Over the top of the meat spread mashed potato that has been warmed with a little hot milk. Mix with gravy, season to taste and put into a hot oven to thoroughly heat through. Sour Milk Gingerbread.—Take a half a cup of molasses, one-half cup of sugar, two teaspoonfuls of shortening, one cup of sour milk, one tablespoonful of ginger, half a teaspoonful of salt, one teaspoon of soda, and two cups of flour. Cream the shortening, add the sugar; molasses, salt and ginger. Dissolve the soda. In the milk, which is now added, and lastly the flour. Beat well and bake in a flat loaf thirty to forty minutes. Carrots in Lemon Butter.—Cut the carrots in long, slender strips and lay in cold water to crisp. Cook in boiling water until tender enough to pierce with a fork. Drain, and to each pint allow a tablespoonful of butter, half a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of sugar, and a dust of cayenne. Simmer until the butter is absorbed, then add two tablespoonfuls of lemon juice and a tablespoon of minced parsley. Boil up and serve at once. Nellie Maxwell. Overlooked. We wish to make some mark in life. We turn to the distant and far away, when, indeed the things for us, the things to make our marks upon, the things to do with, grow by, to let us into the desired happiness are the little ones lying just here about our daily path—the overlooked things next to us—J. F. Ware. WHEN WASHINGTON WAS ANGRY. In 1791 Gen. Arthur St. Clair was sent with a little army of 2,000 men to break the power of the Miami Indian confederacy. His camp was surprised by a force of Indians under Little Turtle. After three hours' desperate fighting St. Clair was completely defeated, losing more than half his men. When news of the disaster reached President Washington his usually calm and benignant spirit gave way to wrath. "Here," he exclaimed in a tempest of indignation, "on this very spot I took leave of him. 'You have your instructions,' I said, 'from the secretary of war. I will add but one word—Beware of a surprise; you know how the Indians fight us.' 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Carriages and ambulance for Hire. Lady Embalmer—Lady Shrouder. BRANCHES: Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call Wish to announce to the generous public that I am still doing business at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. Carriage for hire for weddings, parties and funerals, and special attention given to all orders day or night. Yours, ALEX, HEMSLEY, Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funerals Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. Both Phones. Day or Night. No branch offices. Not connected with any other firm. No Agenda award will be offered to anyone who detects any person doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye, Sr. Home Office: Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured Issues The Best Contracts Bed Room suits and Parlor Suits from $15. up. All kinds of Household Furniture. at Lowest Prices. BEGINNING MONDAY Of next week furniture can be stored here for $1 per load for each month. Please give me a call. 1122 Druid Hill Avenue. An "Ad" in a spicy medium pays. Try the Afro-American. (Copied from) Phone, Wolfe 1958 Male Attending Polite Service Square Deal Funeral Director and Embalmer public that I am still doing business. Thanking the public for all pass the same. Carriage for hire for special attention given to all orders LEY, Coronion 2578 Main Office. AND, Manager. C. & P. Phone: 585 Y-Madison. ELLIOTT Billing Undertaker ERS AV. Attendants, Shipping Funerals ages for hire for all occasions. Day or Night. PYE, Sr., Near Calver DIRECTOR In 803 Md. Courtland 1828. With any other firm. No Agentn ects any person doing business under B. Pye, Sr. INSURANCE CO. e, President Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. Company in Maryland ed on ages from 2 to 79 from the homes of the insured st Contracts DIET AND HEALTH HINTS By DR. T. J. ALLEN Food Specialist COMPARISON OF CEREALS. All the grains are closely related, having been developed from grass, and yet there are differences in nutritive values and digestibility which analysis and the most elaborate laboratory tests do not show. Analysis shows but slight difference between wheat and rice, yet there is great difference in their nutritive values and digestibility. In some cases entire wheat is an excellent diet, in other cases rice (unpollished) is more desirable. Wheat and rye seem to differ little as indicated by the analysis, yet practical deticetic tests show decided differences. Rye is more easily digested than wheat, being more like rice. Oats is the most laxative of the grains and the most nutritious, though the fuel value is less than that of either wheat or rye, as the analysis show. Corn varies more than any of the other cereals, the southern containing more portein, and the percentage of fat double that of wheat, varies much. (Copyright, 1911, by Joseph R. Bowles.) 142 W. Hill Street n 926 Druid Hill. r es Seon Co ee HOE giles Tae RCE Re aeRO oN Brn Ceri hee oN FS Vi NAS Me PA Mca Weert a SoA ape Si ts mes Se ed m sh Mani OT es a a wSafeP ies ph ot Sg a Se ge — DRS P. TURNER eet plate Pole Schoo Inspector tn Philadelphia: wks SERVED i MANY FIELDS. ‘Afro-American Member * of Medical Staff 1s Well’ Qualified’ by Education. and Experience to Fill New Post to Which He|Has Been Assignod by Dr. Joseph S. Neff, By WHITTIER HOWARD WRIGHT. Philadelpliia.—Dr. Josephi.S. Neff. di rector of public: benlth and ebarities, has recently appointed Dr. Jobo P. ‘Turnier-as one of’ the {itty-tive perma- nent medical Inspectors “of the city public ‘schools, Dr. ‘Farner “was .the ‘onlg successful enndidute of: tbe four ‘Afro-American physicians. who took the examination and one of the seven- ty-wo who passed sucessfully, Of the 168'who took the competitive éxamins- dion. : ‘Phis ix die first, Instance: tn: the bis- tory of Philadelpuia, that’ an Afro- ee ce | : is sea ail American bas been appointed to.a like position. Dr. ‘Turner entered: upon. the duties of his oltice ou Weduesday.. Feb. 21. ‘Coming-to Philadelphia almost av en- tive serauger, Dr. Tarner has won, the ¢onfidence of the entire community. in the social circles of the city he ts fa- yorably received. fe is-congental, and by his Christinnly bearing: be las won acwarnr spot iu the fieurts of the people. Dr. Turner sieasures up to every re- “quirement of lig appointment, and it was bur a testimonial to bis fituess that ‘he was selected. He is young, 'tis true, but most thoroughly capable for the work intrusted to bis hands. After completing his preliminary training in the public schools of New York Dr. Turner. graduated from the classical department of the College of ‘the City of New York. He is also a graduate-in medicine from the. Shaw university, class of 1906. He came to ‘this. city the same year and became house physician at the Frederick Doug- lass hospital. in whicb position be ren- dered splendid sertice for fourteen months. Among the indorsements received for the position were included not only the leading Afro-American citizens and {n- ‘stitutions, but personal {ndorsements from white citizens as well, such as Dr. J. M. Buldy,, president of the state board of medical examiners; Dr. Mor- ris Booth Miller; professor of surgery at’the Polyclinic hospital; Dr. Robert N. Willson, professor internal medicine, University of Pennsylvania; Dr. Theo- dore A. Erek, professor of gynecology of Gynecean hospital, and Dr. Layton ¥. Appleman. ‘Among the’ Afro-American: indorse ments; B, G..Colliet, grand chancellor ‘of the Knights of Pytblas of Pennsy!- yania, representing ‘upward of 5.000: ‘poard of directors of the Keystone Aid eociety, staff of physicians of the Doug- Tass hospital. the Professional ’ club, couiposed of’ Afro-American lawyers, ‘octors. dentists aud others, the Phila- delphia: Academy of Medicine and ‘Al- Ned. Sciences. : Following’ is also. @ petition which ‘was presented to Dr.’Neff by a commit- tee of Afro-American citizens. which ts regarded as having us much to do with the appointment of Dr. Turner as any other, known agency: Dr, Joseph Net, Director ot”. Publ ‘Health and Charities, Philadelphia: Dear Sin—Whereas, the members of the ailled associations" herelnatter “montiéned have. learned ‘of: the provisional appoint: ments of ‘itty-five’ medica inspectors ot public schools: and, ‘Whereas, We note with regret the ab- sence of the-appaintment of any members of the Negro race: and. ‘Whereas, We notice that praétlcally all other races in our elty dre included in the Met; It was: z Resoived at’ a: meeting of colored. ltt: zens recently held, That a petition be'ad- ‘Gressed to'you asking the reason. why: so large a conetitueney. of ‘the body. politic has.been Ignored. : Perhaps the failure t6 appolnt has been an oversight on your part. and will be _peetited In the final appointments’ of ined: eal Inspectors: which are tobe made: ‘We, your petitioners. feeling aggrieved ‘over your acemig ‘neglect to. recognize ‘competent phyelelans/of our race, respect. ‘uly -request that. you. give. this. matter our tomediaie attention. > ‘ B, .F. Lee,, Jr,.'Dr.“T. 8. Burwell, _pres- "4der? Professional club; Dr. RW. Henry, vice - president: ‘Philadelphia. Academy. of Medicines: Rev. John ‘WW. Lee. president of Saggociation: Ror: Equaltzing Industrial Op- ny mnities’ ‘For Negroesand League. of and Civie' Reform: Rev, SY: Spen- rence. pastor of Allen Arica Episcopal church’ Abel P..Cald @f the Philadelphin’ Courant, ea eo of tho: American. Revolution. ; ® LEG i RR ee a mee pee «1 RRR AE Te eae ie Goce ee PAS Gr da tN NEG! ee ee ra Re ee a pe Vee Pesos oe 7 Sp SSS ce \ecreoiies pene cere ) NS Se eg eG rar eee” CRISPUS ATTUCKS - ‘The 142nd anniversary of his death un Boston Common occurs next Tuesday. CLASS HOSTELRY W. H. Daly Has Purchased Old: Hicks Mansion for . That Purposes" Mr. William H. Daly, the theat- rical promoter, has bought the old Hicks mansion on Pennsylvania ave- nue, vpposite the A. “M. E. Zion Church. The property. has.a front- age of 40 feet and’ runs back to Kirk. street. Mr. Daly proposes to improve the property and run it asa first class hotel. ‘The big lawn on the:proper- ty will be used for ‘the. entertain- ment-of tliose who desire soda wat- er and suft drinks during.the sum- mer months. No _ intoxicatng drinks will be sold, but. first class meals will-be served. Tt is possible that Mr. Daly will erect a first class theatre on the property within.the next two years, but he says that the hotel proposi- tion is the only thing uppermost in his mind now. DuBois Circle Will Hold Mass Meeting The DuBois Circle, an organiza- tion of ladies, has started a. cam- paign for subscribers to the Crisis. ‘The commission’ which is usually al- lowed agents. will be turned’ over to Dr. DuBois, editor of the maga- zine,:to-aid in his work in the As- sociation for the Advancement of the Negro. Similar ‘campaigns, having the same object “in. view, are being conducted in a number of cities. 2 ‘The circle and the local branch of the Association for the Advance- ment’ of the Negro are planning. to hold a big mass-meeting’ at Union Baptist Church in the near future, at which Dr. DuBois and “John. E. Milholland will be the. principal speakers. Y.M.C.A, Planning: . _ For New Building Mr. J. E. Moorland, one -of ‘the international secretaries of the” Y. M,C. A., is in the city. conferring with leading.citizens:tegarding the erection of anew building for the YOM, C. A. ae A Gonference: of a numb2r of gen- tlemien interested in the erection of ‘anew building, will‘he held at the residence of Mr. James W. Hughes, 12 B. Center street; Monday. night. ‘The membership.campaign of the °Y..M..C. “A. will close next Tuesday. night when a two-night ‘‘Presiden~ tial inauguration’’' reception’ will be held, It-is now. known whether 'P. Roosevelt or-W.-H.-Taft will be installéd as president, but a good time is proinised forall. ‘The building’ of the: association, 1619 Druid Hill Ave:, was formally, transferred to the board of-directors thisweeky A Se, “Fredericksburg, Va., Feb.” 27— Boats:are now. able-to’ run: on...the |Rappahanock.river for the first time since January. 4-00. s,s CATHOLICS RAISE “MONEY FOR MISSIONS Washington, Feb. 9—Bert Wil- liams, the race's. foremost comed- ian, is here this week at the Nat- ional, with Ziegfeld’s ‘Follies of 1911, and is making the hit of his life as ‘“‘Nobody."” He has just signed’a three years’ contract with Ziegfeld, and in 1918—14, he. will be.starred in a’big musieal comedy. The budget of estimates for How- ard University contains recommen: dations or $150,000°for a new dormitory for male students and $75,000 for. an assembly hall. Both of these rommendations have Teceived the 0. K. of the Secretary of the Interior, and have been for- warded to Congress. Collections were taken in Catho- lie churches in all sections of the country’ last Sunday for colored Catholie and Indian’ missions. The ‘appeal for the collection was, sent ‘out by Cardinal Gibbons, who with Cardinal’ Farley and Arebbishop Prendergast, of Philadelphia, are members of the Board. of Catholic Negea and Indian Missions. The appeal follows in part: “In. making to you our appeal this year we call your attention to sev- eral importiant points. First, that ‘the work of evangelizing the Negro fand Indian, owing to, your past ‘generosity, is growing;*that there are now engagea”in it a greater ‘number of workers, and:that more work is-being accomplished. ‘The ety of’ secular priests and. the number of religious order workers amongithe Negroes are greater than ever before, and among the Indians the same"religious forces that in the past have so generously sacri- efied themselves continue to devote to the work unabated zeal. See~ ondly, that with the increase of the workers “and the work there is necessarily. an.“‘ificreased demand for-meansSto carry on the’ work. “Again, there are in our midst above 70,000,000 non-Catholics, of whom the Negroes and Indians form one-sixth only, Is it possible fo us to fulfill our. serious, ade- ‘quate obligation toward themun- less“ we rouse ourselves to a fuller missionary spirit and activity, a spirit of prayer! and penance and ‘sacrifice for them far greater than any'we have hitherto:shown? Let us.not forget that a woe is upon us ‘if we-preach not the Gospel to;them as it should be:preached.”” 4 ai Revival services, which have been conducted for the past three weeks by Rev. W. H. Skipwith; came. to an end last night... Rev. Skipwith, who-is known as the singing. evan- gelist, will open revival services at Union Baptist Church,” Druid: Hill avenue, this Monday night. Mr. William Ci Tongue, ‘who has for the. past éighteen years heén su- perintendent:of the Sundav “School 6#:Whecoat Epworth’ M..E. -Chuteh has been presented ‘a handsome gold ‘watch charm:a8.an‘appreciation: of his‘services:2/.3~- - Bee [ee IY GOOD HOUSE ‘FOR CHICKENS There Is.No. Need of Elaborate Struo- votes bot Jkconuld Be Dry and Erad From Disugites In describing what’ he deems the dest house for chickens, Mr. Glenn T. Spoveubergh of Oswego county, New York, writes the Farm and Home as follows: a7 | 00 ee | DY cme Front Elevatica and Floor Plan. If conerete is used in’ the construc: tlon of the foundation and floor it will make a rat and water-proof floor that ts sanitary and easily cleaned. The rest.of the house should be built of ‘wood, as the forms for concrete would cost ‘nearly as much as the siding itself. ‘The frame i 2x4inch mate rial and the siding and root boards of yellow pine surfaced both sides If the. sides are covered with roofing paper, it makes-a tight aad very warm house. ‘The root should be covered With some good roofing laid accord: ing to.directions 60 as to make it as tight. as possible. Sbingles are not sultable for a bullding of this kind, as the roof la apt, to be damp most of the time, ‘The curtain front house 1s the driest and. most easily. regulated in accordaace with the weather. It:{8 cheaper to build, is more easily cleaned and the floor space is more fully utl lized than in the scratcbing-sbed type. ‘Thia house should be built tight s0 that the veatllation is trom the south, therefore no drafts, With the scratch- Ing-shed house the roosting room is almost always sure to be damp. But by removing the partition this 1s ellm- inated and healthier hens are the re sult. I€ any one doubts that s flock of hens stir up much dust Just let him stand on the front ide of a cur- ‘tain front: house when they’ are fed. Opén:the curtain and when be ares the cloud of dust they ralse I believe he will think fowls need more vent! lation, ‘A shed root {s'best, as It easier to build, provides greater volume of sun- light and has,no peak to become Sled with cobwebs. The pens should be deep rather’ than loug and- shallow. This places the sunlight on the floor instead of on the back wall, therefore a dried floor and happler hens. The pens should be large enough to accom- modate 60 hens and two or more cocks, One 20 feet deep and 12 feet wide will furnish the required floor space. ‘The accompanying plans of side and front elevatlons and foor arrangement filuetrate what J think is the dest house. This. contains pens 12x20 feet, the front being 8% feet and the back 5 feot high. ‘This ts as high as t9 necessary to bulld and as low as is easy to work in. ‘The front contains, to each pen, one double sash window with the upper sash hinged at the top This is opened when too cold ot stormy (o raise the curtain, A frame 5x6 feot, with the.top hinged to swing fn, fs: covered with muslin or cheese- cloth, On the eutside of this opening fs tacked woven wire to keep the fowls Ia wiille curtain Is open during the day, except during a hard storm and In very cold weather, ‘The platform under the roost 18.2% feot from the floor, and the nests are the same helgbt, being entered trom the platform. This leaves nearly all the floor space available to the hens, and overy nook and corner is cleaned with use, The roosts are -2x2inch material rounded at the top, For e Coa - bE MR acer ome ner ea oF, FERPA ga ete Bae es mera a bi Sass pads Side Elevation Mr, Sponenbergh’s House. breeding bouse I would make the Dene 32 feet deep and 8 feet wide, which would hold as many hens as are desired with ove cock, but for a laying house’ the larger size Is tbe better and more economical, Condition of Laying Hens. A ben ia the best laying condition has seme surplus fat on her body. ‘Thty means that her bodily wante have beon supplied, and there Is some to spare, A very fat hen seldom. lays ‘welt; @ poor hen-cannet lay well. ‘Tho first part of the egg whieh Is made Js the yolk, which contains’ 30 ‘ber cont: of albumen and 64. percent fat. New: growth and egg production only come trom thé surplus food not needed to ‘keep the bedy.. Corn Is a0 excellent grain, but: [830 rellsbed by the fowls that are lable‘to overeat. Wheat, with lta: by-products; » je the most useful. grein to the ‘poultry: Hard Riine Bad, Keeping fowls on bard’ rine wi!) frequently, cause swollen feet and legs. ‘They must have seme loose \ground to ‘eeratch over. . we gh _ 7, G MARSHALL, | — DEALER IN— i cat Groceries & Provisions, Butter, Eggs &. ee -..dnd Poultry... foo 535 Dolphin St. Baltimore, Md. .. MM, TREGOR & SONS’ ; (Original Red Box) : a Superior Hair Dressing ...PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER... To be used by modern Ladies and Ohildrea to dress the * : Hair to any stylish fashion. SY ressatea re crmninrn Bie Uinta heen I ftening and beautifying = Eee: | baie anh promites'a joxariant grows oe sHimvecsummetereenl teedto be free from all: injurious chemicsls fauIR Se: pss ROP and should be used ao. the most. proper halt Feet ls fail | Dressing for Ladies and ehildren. . pe UEC be Ey Saas ae Whincr cage co, DIRECTIONS—Rub thoroughly into Bl DIREC SING: desea] the air and then comb hair to ouit style Sac ct MME ~ Prices’of Superior Hair Dressing in the Ne pees Se ee ‘known original red bozés: eS Emma) | Large boxes, 25c. Single box. 15e.. ordered * ee ee cai ee RRR eS tC sisetnares§ | Medium red tin box, single 2c. ordered Ure by mail, 40e. i keep thie Superior Hair Dressiig'in stock" raggist: and Notion SterGhe neat store for itor write direct tous. Price for wholesale sent on apolication. fl, TREGOR & SONS filmi: ee ii — YEE LSE f i ay f ey a z Price of Princess Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c. extra Directions to be used will be mailed with every order. _ M, TREGOR & sons Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles 1131 E. Balsimore Street, . - Baltimore. 1298. Street,Ne We = - Washington, D. C, 9 Dr. Payn’s Painless Dentistry Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed For Twenty Years. jee) Bridge Work $5.00. Fillings 5¢ cents Gold $1.00. Crown and Bridge Work $8.00 to $5.00. All work done by Small Payments. —EASY TERMS—— EXAMINATION F REE 118 W. LEXINGTON St. Music Lessons Free FOR COUPONS. All Instruments: Orchestra Music for sale. Nathan Naviasky 940 Druid Hill avenue. - Call and see about it.: tf pag te Ss ae OLIVER J. CAULK .-House Painter.. «And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Madison 1029... a>) House Painting Glazing, Graining, Enaweling, Flours Stained—Varnished or Waxed, Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. _ e Estimates and Propositions submitted Having had experience. in the Painting Trade, I especiaily solicit'your. patron- age. ue F ’ oS eg em NELSON WALKER = Carpenter & Builder 2123-Division St. = JO SBING 7RORPTLY ATTENDED TO chop RIED ovis Reine Uiddle aud: Prestov Strest 2 TO: THE LADIES. ee I LEAD—OTHERS FOLLOW Learry a full’Line of Colored Hu- man Hair Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame: J. CREDITT’S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and~ Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue. Fatrance on’ Dolphin St., rd floor. bee 8 eer ele “Plairdresser to Society” * Of course there are other Hair Dressers ~~~ BUT ONLY ONE. EXPERT [MASSAGING ‘AND: MANICURING 831 DRUID. HILL AVE. - THE BEST THING. Known for the hair is Paramount Hair Derssing Prepared by The Barnes [ig.'Co. 722 Ensor St..- se For’ sale. by. draggists and:at™ notion stores. : iii a | a t Me RA A ay iin a ER) \e ae SN aay ee > Cp oo Se |: COLORED PEOPLE'S: HAIR. “ea ine ace manaracarer of | Peer e ctorything, in, ite tees ae our priées are much “lower. tha” thore:* qroted elsewhere: 26 ges 8 278 "Send for Catalogue and, Prices’ s:. > ‘Women wanted to’ sell our:hatr': good: . “HUM BA HAIR: CO! “Dont, 228 DEANE MIRE Ne pee nate UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320,Druid Hill Avenue. O & P. Phone, Madison 342. One Year ..... One Dollar Six Months ..... Fifty Cents Three Months ..... Forty Cents Single Copy ..... Three Cents Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter. We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE APRO-AMERICAN Co. It really does look like President Taft should have a second term, and in all probability he would have but for his persistent monkeying with the "solid south" where he has but little chance of getting votes to elect him back again. The South is still unregenerated and will be for the next fifty years. It is too largely composed of Bourbons who never learn anything nor ever forget anything. In order to determine conditions in this state and to find out whether Taft or Roosevelt leads, it will be necessary to have a primary and let the people decide for themselves. We do not want any star chamber proceedings like the last two National Conventions when the nominations and elections were held in the Republican Club on Fayette street. Maryland may be for Taft, if so the people will decide it quickly, only let them get the chance to do it. That is all. Evidently Teddy has heard some one calling him or as astute a politician as he is never in the world would have shied his caster into the ring. But torn to sunder as is the Republican party of today, it looks almost impossible for any candidate to win, and unless there are some plans mapped out to get the rival factions toget er the party is riding to a fall, and neither Roosevelt or Taft can safely land in the White House. It is well to tuke the bull by the horns and look at things just as they are. We are no pessimist, but conditions in the party today augers not well for its future success. There was a time not long ago when it was thought that the Democratic party had about reached the point of dissolution, and the mourners were getting on their traps preparatory to singing the funeral dirge over the remains, but the Republican party of standpatters, progressives and what nots have given new life to the old Democratic corpse, and it is they who have rejuvenated and stood it upon its feet until now it almost has the G. O. P. on its back, and only needs a little more strength to do the job. MUST OPEN BUSINESS In every avenue and field of employment, the Negro is a job hunter From the most ordinary occupation up into the departments of skilled labor, the situation is the same he is hunting a job. In most cases, if he finds employment, he must find it with another race. He, therefore, is at the mercy of the consideration given him by others, who have employment to give. Upon the streets of all our large cities and towns, are men who are finished plumbers, tailors, masons, carpenters, painters, electricians, draughtsmen, and what not, while many of our girls are graduate milliners, seamstresses, hairdressers, and the like, with no one to give employment. We have schooled them at great cost of time and money, and now they must go into menial service for the dominant race, or lie idle most of the time. Now this is the worst kind of race prodigality. The race can never climb to the top in the racial march, unless we can conserve this important racial force represented in the educated and trained men and women of the race. It is next to impossible for our men and women to find employment in the field of commerce. Because of the barriers set in front of us, holding us back from the use of the knowledge and training which we have gained in the industrial and literary institutions of the land, we are turning this fine array of talent out to waste again and will soon become a sort of intellectual and mechanical glebe of the race unproductive and unusuable and therefore a loss in every way to the race. More than that, the men and the women who have been trained and thus fared will be more than dead waste. They will become a clock before the heels of our racial car, for their fate will fall leaden upon the lives of others and they will soon begin to feel that it is not worth while for the to struggle through the schools to prepare for a service, for which there is no call. We urge, threefore, the importance of the Negro's getting into business, to conserve our talent and racial force. In saying this, we do not minimize the work already done by the race, but to us it seems the time is come for larger combinations of our money in business enterprises, than we have yet made, that we may give employment to our competent men and women In Baltimore, there are ninety thousand Negroes to be fed and clothed and the service is being largely done by the white people of various nationalities with but a small fraction being done by our own people. Here is a great unimproved field that might be profitably entered by Negro capital. All our men and women must get hats somewhere. They also must get shoes. We must get food somewhere and the food bil for the colored people of Baltimore is upwards of $150,000 per week. Then there are the various other kinds of clothing required, which cost annually upwards of a million dollars. Look, colored men of means and business capacity, look on this field! Can we not enter in some large way? Then we have houses to build, to be repaired, plumbing to be done and in fact the whole field of racial needs are before us to be supplied. Who will do it. Get together, you business men who have gained experience in such concerns which you have watched and grown, and let us have an earnest effort to grow up business among our people to conserve our racial force and answer the racial needs. THOU ART A JEWEL, CONSIS- TENCY. While we do not believe that Governor Goldsborough was in the least influenced by the committee of colored men who went to Annapolis and made the request of him that he would make no colored appointments, yet it does seem to us that it was the last thing a colored man should have done to ask the Governor to make no appointments of colored men. It was an almost foregone conclusion that there were to be no colored appointments, at least to offices worth anything, and consequently there was no use of our putting ourselves on record as opposing political appointments under the Governor. Some of these gentlemen have placed themselves in a most ridiculous light, blaming, as they say, Mr. Washington for telling Negroes to keep out of politics, and then going to Annapolis and asking a Republican governor to keep Negroes out of office by refusing to appoint them. Consistency, thou art a jewel. Whatever the Baltimore American and Evening Star have to say about T. R. must be taken with an unusual amount of salt. Maryland may be overwhelmingly for Taft, but it does not appear on the surface outside of the office holders. It is natural that they should shout for the man in power. Where They Stand The editor of the Afro-American: Dear Sir: Kindly permit me to say through your paper that the position taken by the Equitable Republican League in the matter of appointment of colored men to office by Governor P. S. Goldsborough has in no way influenced his excellency against such appointments. The requirements of those who would aspire for positions under the state have been made public by his honor through the daily papers from time to time and it is to these requirements identically that our league has squared itself. We ask no undue consideration of his excellency, but we, too, make the plea that colored men be dealt with as men only in the distribution of office and we feel confident that the record that the Governor makes in this direction will determine the position which colored voters will take in case his honor appears for reelection. Very truly yours, Dr. H. E. Young, president, Equitable Republican League. Bert Williams Banquetted Washington, Feb. 29—Bert. A. Williams the comedian, was the guest of hour at banquet given at Gray's last night. Toasts were responded to by Assistant Attorney General William H. Lewis, Hon. John C. Dancy, W. Calvin Chase, editor of the Bee; Ralph W. Tyler, auditor for the Navy; Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce, assistant superintendent of schools; Attorney Armand W. Scott, Thos. H. R. Clarke, Walter A. Pinchback, and Judge Robert N. Terrell. Bert Williams responded in a happy vein and sang several of his songs Among the guests were: Walter Miller, James A. Cobb, John C. Nalle, George Jackson, William Curry, F. E. Parks, George Young, J. Henry Lewis, Marcellus Syphax, Charles Curry, Percival Bruce, Fred Crusoe, Lieut. Frank Cheek, Theodore Jackson, Leonard Highes. Daniel Monroe, George D. Johnson, Dr. Charles S. Harrison, James Walker, Dr. W. H. Howard, Dr. W. C. McNeil, Thomas Beckett, Benjamin L. Gaskins, William Clifford, A. C. Newman August Savoy, John Downing, Bert A. Rose, Thomas Sayers, Ford Dabney, John Plummer, Thomas L. Jones, William Sanford, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Dr. E. D. Williston, William Gaskins, William Burrill, R. H. Harrison, Dr. Phil B. Brooks, Dr. A. E. Gaskins, Dr. Henry W. Freeman, W. T. Ferguson, Dr. C. Summer Worly, Dr. Ralph B. Stewart, A. Lincoln Brown, Lester A. Walton, Frank Williams, composer; Andrew Newman, and Summer Chislom. They Ask His Return. Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Feb. 26—Rev. S. R. Hughes, district superintendent of the Staunton District, Washington Conference M. E. Church, closed his five years service in this district with marked success. He has been and now is very popular with all the people. He wishes to be releived at the conference in March and return to the pastorate. The entire district has petitioned the Bishop for his return to fill out his full term of six years and will regret much if he is not returned. Receptions and presentations were given Dr. Hughes by the following charges: Martinsbury, leather hand bag; Inwood charge, a gold fountain pen; Shepherdstown an ebony toilet set; Harpers Ferry, a spring overcoat; Strasberg, a gold watch guard and a gold watch by the pastors. He has the prayers and best wishes of the district. Pastor Tendered A Reception. Petersburg, Va., Mar. 1—Rev. Dr. George B. Howard, who recently resigned as pastor of the Giffield Baptist Church to accept a call-to Pittsburg, Pa., was tendered a farewell reception tonight by the ministers of the city. The idea of the reception was suggested by Rev. B. J. Bolding, pastor of the Oak Street A. M. E. Zion Church, at the meeting of the Baptist Ministerial Alliance Monday. The reception was held in Willkerson's Hall and largely attended. Dr. R. O. O. Mundin has returned from Richmond, Va., where he went to attend the funeral of his father-in-law, Mr. Frank Kersey. Dr. M. N. Levey, of Wakefield, a., was in the city a few days ago. Mrs. Thomas Brooks, of Argyle avenue gave a reception in honor of Miss Ethel May White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Rufus' White, a few evenings ago. CANDIDATES ARE BUSY IN TEXAS Col. Midnight Gets Over A Lot of Ground and Sees Many Things of Interest. Fort Worth, Texas—It has been a long time since I was in this place. I am sure that many, of you will remember it, because it was on the 19th of June which is called "Negro Day in Texas." I have never understood it until I spent several of them in the state. I am sure that you will have a few things to think about this week, and I have few of them myself. You will remember I wrote to you the last time from Houston, Texas, and now I am a few hundred miles from there, and I have been doing some riding since I left the town. I had the pleasure of spending much time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Griffin. I did not stop with them, but I was at their home many times: Mr. Griffin is one of the officials of the United States government. Heotes the mail in Houston, and is considered a good one. He has a fine wife. Stopping with them is one of the best teachers of the country, Miss M. E. B. Isaacs, who is a graduate from Prairie View. She was just graduating when I made my visit to the state in 1901, and she has been busy engaged in teaching since. Mrs. Griffin was a teacher until her hand was claimed by Milton and then settled down to keeping house. I find that Texas is a busy as can be getting things in shape. On the matter of bishop making it will be divided, because there seem to be several candidates. Rev. W. J. Laws, is one of them, and then there are others who are asking for Prof. H. T. Kealing to take the place of Bishop Grant. I do not know just what they will agree on. Dr. J. W. Rankin is the leading candidate in the state. Rev. White of Austin wants to be editor of the A. M. E. Review, but I think the run for this office will be between Rev. R. C. Ransom, of New York, and Dr. C. V. Romans, of Nashville, Teen. Both of them are able men and good writers. I am just looking into things, and the things are getting in good shape. Rev. G. W. Allen is making many good friends. He has accomplished something though the Southern Christian Recorder. He is a great man, and will be promoted, and others will follow. I am going to tell you about them from time to time. I am an 'admirer of Rev. John Hurst and think he will make it. Houston had some charms for me and I remained there until I got ready to leave. I met many churches and people and visited a few homes. I had a few encouraging things as you noted in my last letter, and then I pulled out, going to Monroe, Texas, to visit the Monroe Industrial and Normal college, of which the Rev. David Abner, D.D. is president and right by his side is his good wife. They knew that I was coming and sent a committee of students to meet me at the stable and escort me to the school. Well, I went there, had a conference with them, and then went to the building. I mean to the home of Rev. J. Johnson, where I was to remain during my stay at Monroe. Had an enjoyable time meeting them, and then spoke to the students, inspecting the work. They are certainly doing good educational work at this school and deserve credit. Prof. Abner is just a hustling educator. He has always made things go. From Monroe, I went to Texarkana, Ark., spending a few hours there. I had the pleasure of seeing the young woman who was as happy as a glad dog around a meat house, because she was on the eve of getting married. I had the pleasure of meeting Jack Matthews and his family. He had been hurt, but was getting better. Then on to Marshall, where I spent the night in company with Prof. M. W. Dogan, President of Wiley University. Well, I did not spend the night in his company but at his home, and enjoyed a good sleep. Prof. Dogan has accomplished something and I am a real proud of it. Off at 3 o'clock in the morning for Terrell, and had many things there. I have gotten into the habit of saying "many things" because I have to touch so many of them and leave out so many more. At Terrell, Prof. W. H. Burnett, is just a great educator and he is doing his work in great shape. I wish that I could just tell you about him. He is one of the men in the country with magnetism. The boys and girls certainly rally around him, and support him, and they are just being lifted up because of this fact. I just had to look at him. By his side is his wife. I had the pleasure of meeting Rev. A. L. Boone. Rev. Wynn, the pastor of the A. M. E. Church was sick in bed. I was delighted to visit these places and note progress being made. Next morning found me up at breakfast cooked by Mr. and Mrs. Burrett, especially the latter, and then on to the iron horse headed for this place. It was a nice trip from there to here. I got off of the carriage and went to the office of R. C. Houston, Jr., who was as busy as could be with the affairs of his banks. There was a meeting of the stockholders, and I was delighted to see so many men and women who were stockholders in the bank. I tell you I did not dream that so many women were investing in stocks and bonds, but it is a real thing. Next found me in company with Dr. N. T. Wallis, the tooth dentist. Mr. Wallis is making good. He entered this town about five years ago and commenced looking in the mouths of our people, and they paid him for it. Next he had him a wife. You remember I told you how he went out and put on his door "Gone to get married," will return at 3 o'clock." He claimed the hand of Miss Bertha Simmis, who was then one of the teachers in the graded school. She did not give up the teaching business, but assumed the charge of Dr. Wallis, whose education was incomplete, because he did not know how to hang up his clothes, how to put up his hat and shoes and to place things where they belonged. He did not know how to get up early in the morning and make the fires. This has been taught him and he is a graduate, but Mrs. Wallis is still a teacher, for there is Charles Oscar, who is now 14 (months) and she is instructing him now. After getting together, I found myself next in company with many others. I had the pleasure of meeting William McDonald, the grand secretary of the masons, and whose name stands for something. I am sure you have heard of him in his days, when the country knew him as "Goose-Neck-Bill." I do not know why he was called that and I have not the time to look it up now, but if you desire to know I will let you have the information. Next found me talking with him. McDonald is active in politics today and he is going to have some say about the nomination of the next man for president of the United States. I do not know who it will be, but he will be nominated, and there is no getting around it. McDonald is now a banker, being the cashier of the Fraternal Bank and Trust Co., of Fort Worth. He is a mixer of his people, and knows them all. He is a man of wealth and influence and ability, yet, he is willing to mingle with the people. I have an invitation from him to visit the lodge grand, and another invitation from him to visit his home and spend some time with him. He has a fine wife and one son. I think I shall have to here bring my letter to a stop. I will tell you about other things next week. Send all mail for me, care Hon. John M. Wright, Topeka, Kans. You will have to admit that I am the movingest man in the country. J. O. Midnight. Durham, N. C., Feb. 29—The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association is probably the largest Negro insurance company in the world. The company was formed in 1898 and incorporated in 1899: Its first year's business amounted to $840. After thirteen years of strenuous effort, with its volume of business steadily increasing day by day, the 18th annual report, just issued, shows that last year the company handled business worth $260,000. Its gross assets are shown to be $130,109.27. Taking out non-admitted assets, the abstract shows a total of aggregating only $15,000—evincing a solvency that no ordinary reverses could reduce to the danger point. The officers of the company, all solid business men of Durham, N. C., are: President, John Merrick; vice president and general manager, C. C. Spaulding; secretary and teasurer, Dr. A. N. Moore; directors, John Merrick C. C. Spaulding, A. N. Moore, M. D., E. R. Derrick, J. M. Every and J. H: Garner. Mt. Winans Notes Mt. Winans, Mar. 1—Mrs. Martha Silverpool is convalescent. Mrs. Amelia Williams, who has been confined to bed with pneumonia, is much improved. Miss Mary Parker is out again after an attack of rheumatism. (Special to The Afro-American Ledge) Washington, Feb. 29—Strong ketters have been received from a number of the most influential members of Congress heartily endorsing the productive labora of Assistai Superintendent Roscoe Conklin Bruce for the development of our public schools. Among the writers are Representatives J. Van Vechten Olcott, of New York; E. L. Taylor, Jr., of Ohio; and Washington Gardner, of Michigan. At the Bethel Literary meeting on the 26th of March at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Dr. James E. Sheppard, the speaker of the evening, is to be introduced by Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford, of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia. Rabbi Abrant Simon, of the Jewish Temple, will be present and make a few remarks on Dr. Sheppard's splendid work at Durham, N. C. The Nurses' Home at Freedmen's Hospital is completed, but is yet to be furnished. The Mu-So-Lit Club held a special meeting Tuesday night at Martin's to consider the question of a permanent home for the organization. The 100 limit of membership may be raised to 125 or 150. Architect W. Sidney Pittman will, in all probability, be called upon to draw the plans for the new $100,000 Masonic Temple to be erected at the corner of 10th and U streets northwest. Mr. Pittman was the originator of the idea of bringing Dr. Booker T. Washington here to speak in behalf of the temple. Bishop Alfred Harding will confirm a large class at St. Luke's P. E. Church on March 13. Joseph H. B. Evans, son of Dr. W. Bruce Evans, a graduate of the Carnegie Technical Institute at Pittsburg, has been appointed a substitute teacher in the high and manual training schools of this city. Rev, and Mrs. J. Anderson Taylor celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their marriage Tuesday evening at their beautiful home 1527 S. street northwest. Many handsome presents were received and a host of friends turned out to do them honor. Dr. Taylor is pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church. "Talaboo," a thrilling drama of Negro aspiration, written by Lawyer N. R. Harper, of Louisville, Ky., comes to the Howard next week, and the author is expected to be here to give it his personal supervision. The play was staged by Jerry Mills, a dramatist of national repute, and the interpreters are said to be capable artists. "Tallaboo" was given with great success in Chicago, and comes well recommended by the best critics. Rev. J. S. Jackson, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Zion Church, preached at Galbraith A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday morning. He is a candidate for the bishopric. The Roosevelt headquarters are located in the Munsey Building, while the Taft forces hold forth in the Raleigh Hotel. T. M. Gregory, who was dismissed by President Thirkield, of Howard University, some months ago, following the receiving of an anonymous letter reflecting against him and another teacher, has been reinstated. Just because a gang of white and black ruffians got into a fight the other night on a suburban street car one Captain John Daly, a police officer, is advocating separate or "jim crow" cars, for that and other lines in the District. He takes this absurd stand, because he thinks the races cannot get along together and the whites want the blacks banished, to prevent trouble. President King, of the traction line, is opposed to any such move, and the District Commissioners say they will not countenance such a revolutionary proceeding. Havre de Grace; Md., Feb. 29— The ladies of St. James' A. M. E. Church and friends gave a leap year entertainment. Mr. Frank-Harvey tries to accomodate all at his first class grocery store. Good Bill At Daly's An attractive bill is being presented at Daly's Theatre this week. Those on the program include: Happy Wilson a monologue artist, Apps and Loretta comedy sketch, and Alonzo Moore magician and lusionist. a conse makes. nq a Secretz, none othe e white rag ‘ Sembersht Be eta added that, as the cotimittee hac wlected Lewis in the belief that he swas ofthe white race it was felt if -eould not doless than recind its owrl action inadvertently taken. ‘The committee had not decided, he add- ed, that a Negro was ineligible for membership. ‘The Attorney Gener- al replied that “in the face of such outrageous rection’ he would ap- peal to the niembers: Colored men a4 members af the American Politica} and Social Science. Association, the’ America Historeal Association, the Americar Medical Association, and her bod- ‘des where fitness and not ect’ is ‘the test. Among these may be ‘mentioned Dr. W. E. B, DuBoi¥ ‘the authority on’ the Negro‘ Dr. W. §. Scarborough, president of ‘Wilberforce University; Dr. R. R. ‘Wright, of Philadelphia, and Prof. Kelly Miller, dean of the college department of Howard University, “Washington, Lewis a Famous Athlete. _ Mx, Lewis is a native of. Virgin: ja. After graduating from the Virignia Normal and Collegiate In. ‘stitute at Petersburg, Pa., he en: tered Amherst College. Ssfer ‘graduating from the lat! “Tnstitu- tion, he completsgati “ay a Harearnpeee ee law, course vi rq University. While at “Harvard he played on the football team, and was coach for the team several years. He represented Cam- ‘bridge in the Massachusetts legis- lature before President Roosevelt appointed him an assistant United States District Attorney for Massa- chusetts.. President Taft appointed him to his present position. Winchester Notes Winchester, Va., Mar. 1—Oné ‘of the most successful musicals hel¢ here recently was given at Odd Fel. low’s Hall by Miss E. R. Parks last Friday night. Mrs, Hattie New- man, of Hagerstown, Md., . wa pianist. Rev. George P. Jones, presiding elder of the Staunton district, helc his fourth quarterly meeting at St. Pau) A. M. B. Church Monday eve: ning. He preached at both ser. vices at the church Sunday. . Rev. Jones was the guest at sup: pe Monday night of Mrs. Hattie E. Bell, of West Water street, Those present included: Mrs. Annie Evans, Mr. Robert Jefferson, and Mr. Wil- son Evans. Crisfield Notes Crisfield, Md,’ Feb. 29—Miss Emma Griffin is ill at her home on South Fourth street. ‘The annual election of trustees for St. Paul A. M. E. Church will beheld next Monday night. Miss Margaret Scarborough and Mr. Storer Chatman were married recently, Miss Pauline Gray, who has been ill, ismuch improved. Chestertown Notes _ Chestertown, Md., Feb. 28—The Pickaniny Concert Company, of this eity; under the direction of Her- ‘man Benton, will be glad to serve ‘the public with high class concerts. The Young People’s. Progressive Assocation, of Bethel Church, gave their first. public. debate Monday night. Mr. A. G. Chambers. is president. Mr. J. W. Broadway, -eritic. : - The leap year reception, given ‘on Thursday night at’ the parson- age ‘was a grand success. “Mrs. E. G. Young lias returned ‘home from the bedside of her -mother. Tuskegee, Alabama Tuskegee Ala. Feb. 29—Prof. Monroe Work of the institute fac- “ulty has compiled a Negro year book giving an epitome of the hap- ‘penings among the race of last year. Mr. Emmet J. Scott who has for za number of years been. secretary to.Dr. Booker T. Washington. has seen appointed secretary of Tuske- -gee ‘Institute. Heiis a journalist ind:is editor of the ‘Tuskegee: Stu- ent and the. newly launched Negro jnsinéss League Herald, * ¢ “Alabama Negro * Business cheld ‘its jannual * meeting it Week ‘idwinter "meeting of the f ‘Tuskegee ;Institute at- ators from-all. parts -of Ee : Se ey ie ae Ss Rey. A, Young will preach thé famous Rail Road Sermon, at King’s Hill, en Sunday, March 10th, at 11.00 A. M, Don’t miss the train. es [> SPECIAL NOTICE! MEMORIAL SERVICE. Asbury [m. EB. Church, Lexington and East sstreets. Sunday March 8, 1912, (20.2, M. For members that have died during this conferencé year. In charge of the Ladies Aid. Miss Emma Jenkins, President. Miss Estelle Forrest, secretary, Rev. C. G: Ciimmings, Pastor. " WEAR HIM! Rev. P. O'Gsnaell; Ph. D., Howard University, Washington; Sunday 11 A. M., Asbut¥ M. .B: Church, Lexington:and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, Pastor. yt SPECIAL. | Sunday, Marci 10th, Woman's Dayat Ames M. E. Church. The womenaté banded together to. win the Jaurels frou the mea, This is a high efort but the women are de- ‘termine’, We haye achieved in- Gsjendence in the home and our cs ate being infringed om in the ‘ebircs. | March 10th is Demon- jsttition Day for us at Ames. Let ebe| sisters from. aif ow eharchss cone up te Ames and help against the mighty, Dear women this.isa pullltogether towards our second emancipation. sAM women are in- et Wonen at 34.4, M., women at atl 718 PLM, OF Mare ye aoe etree oe our moved: The hand WRESHOER the cradle in the home stiles the the world,” Louisa Jones, Leader Valentine Chapter. .-Epworth League, St. Paul’s M. i Church, Saratoga St.near Cary St. Sun- day, March 3, 1912, at 5 P. M., Prof. Daniel A, Brooks," Colored High and Training School, will address the League. Madam John H, Gray, Noted Saprano Soloist, will sing. Our Opening Day... Saturday, March 9th | ——-N E w— :.. MERCHANT TAILORING... | ESTABLISHMENT. 1106 L. AURENS ST., Formerly Patterson: Ave. e : All the Newest Shades dvi ec 2 D and Effects. | Bi PERFECT FIT | ae % GUARANTEED a LD 2 suits from $10.00 Us \ yl - Pantsfrom $3.00 Up 8 A Fancy Vests $1.50 Up We Want Your Business And- Will Treat. You Right. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS FOR OUR OPENING WEEK - @ SONS 1106 Laurens: St, — Fomerrly: Patterson Avenue es OPENNIGHTS.. | Are you going? Where? To the MID-WINTER PINK TEA. PARTY To be given by the Y. P. Volun- ‘ter Association of Trinity A. M. E. Church, Linden avenue and Bid- ‘dle street. Friday evening, March ‘Sth, 1912. The party will be served at 8 o'clock by sixteen Pink Tea Maids, A souvenir will be given the guests. Admission 10 cents. Party served free. Refreshments on sale, Estella Barpes, president; Henrietta Johuson, secretary; Sam- vel H. Ewell, treasurer; Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. WILLIAM H. SAUNDERS 426 N. Caroline St. Practical Nurse Come and get the benefit of our liberal reductions on suits and overcoats, { NIXON BROTHERS TAILORS 1302 PENNA. AVE., Near Lanvale, Dyeing, Cleaniny and Repairing Neatly Done. LOANS | LOANS $10,000 —Ten Tipusand Dollars to Loan on City and County; property in sepalate lots front $50.00 up on matgages, notes and other forms ¢ approved se- curity. Money. of hand—no’ de- lay. \ Harry S. Cuhinings, Attorney-attav, 219 Coutland Street If It Comes Under'Tle Head. Of ieee i ‘We Havel. Terrel & M:Neill SUCCESSORS" [O° GATE’S PHARTACY Corner Carey and Presstman’ Streets. Prescription Work ! A Specialty: t FOR SALE—A first Gia) bartle shop; fine fixtures and an bxcellent trade in the N.. W. ‘sectiol~of the’ city. Owner leaving city Apply at 21 E. Saratoga street. | °° | H, M. BURKEIT. NOTICE ANDREA) “A bargain for quick buye| 1413 Myrtle avenue. Ground-Ret $64. Brice $1600, . $100 cash; balhce as rent. -. Apply 1819. Argyle aenue. : “FOR RENT. aS “QUICK: BUYERS: 2-desiralgp rooms for rent. Suit.(}--394 Robert St: Gia able forge: seping. -“MMMPrice $1500. “Apply sat eee FOR RENT, oh. “Furnished: Rooms for:Gaidlenen: aS eS OO RBA ea Cte RM. iy “THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER = (R(ERWESREN IRV PSS | CHURCH NOTICES |CHU i BOOKS ARENOW OPENED FOR DATES ) Hy iH The New Steamer Starlight 7 | 4 Fully equipped in every way according to law. , \ . ) Inspected by the government, will be allowed to é a carry one, thousand or more passengers. We . W) : - . are fully able to take your excursion wherever up you-may desireto go. ‘ . : = ~ ‘ ae HAVRE DE GRACE x l POST DEPOSIT Ms ) Z CHESTERTOWN ut _. ST. MICHAELS j A EASTON 3 : 5 ( ) OXFORD ( . CAMBRIDGE i i) . ANNAPOLIS Me OR TO THE WELL-KNOWN } Ai ‘ GREATER BROWN’S GROVE iS Vi WHAT 1§ YOUR_EXCUSE NOW? Q DU, S88 we \ We dsucelally reqiiest yeu .t0 inspe-t the new Steamer. See for yourseli aiid get terms befor.’ booking your date with anyone else. Steamer #ill be opeii for ina, vection April 1st ‘A greater inducement will be giy @% Churches, Sunday Schools and Organizations fot Day's Excurwia% The inducements for Moonlights are beyond your expectation, s y) For further informatio apply to Geor,“¢ W- Brown, 1451 N. ON] Carey Street, or Walter R. Langley; 1418 Jefe, "8" Street. Keep your eye on this papet. It will keep YOU fully posted Mr, Brown can be seen every Satiirday night, 274 especially Suiday moming at the above mentioned address, OU may call any evening aye P.M. Don't forget the address, 41 North Carey Street, Baltimore, Md. GSS SRIF Fil Ned ge ee Taser te ica ie, UIE a MO. aeebes ————————— _ TRINITY A. M.-£, CHURCH, Rev. 4. L. Gaines, D: D., Pastor. 11 A, M,, Sermon by Pastor. 2.30 P.M., Sunday School, 4.30 Allen ©. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon'by Pastor. Miss A. L. Martic, President T.J. Holliday, Supt: BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave aod Lanyale St. Hey, D. G. Hill, Pastor 11 A. M., sermon by" Pastor, 3 P, M., Sunday School 7.45 P. M., Sermon by the: Pastor PAYNE MEM. A. M.E, CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun St: Rev. P. W. Wortham, D.D., Pastor Men's Day, Sunday, March 3rd 11 A, M., Local Preacher's hour 2.30 P, M., Sunday School 8,30 P, M., Sermoa by I. N. Ross D. b., of Washington. G.P. M,, Success Lodge, K. of P. 8.00 P.M., Platform Meeting Distinguished Speekers. . Strangers always welcome. T. Andrew Moore, Pres. A.C. B.L HANDY MEM. A: M. &. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. Fourth Quarterly Conterence 11. A. M., Boly Communion 2.80 P. M., Sunday School. 4,00 P.'M., Special Sermon’ by Rey. R. E. Ford, Dy D., PvE. 6.30 p,m: Christian Endeavor 8 P, M,, Special Sermon by Presi: bent. W, Scott, D. D., Ce M. P, Chureb (Denominational) All are welcome H. W. Hiner, Supt ST. JOHN'S A. M. E, CHURCH, Lexington St, near Pine, . Rey. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 A. M., sermon’ by the Pastor ip, 7 Conditions of Salvation, Holy Mm. nioa. Corsi, MC, Sundav School. 30 PB: » ’ » Ebb, Supt. spite, 6.5, : 6.30 BM 5 Holmes, Pres. Sng. Josegh . Pastor 8 PMagention bythe +7 “Tue Rest of Disdbedienm. —, EBENSZER 4. #. OBER. Rev. J. W. Noritz, Pastor" i Empty Stocking CliRQayie—j Mrs, Edith Truxor, Pres. 11 A. ML, sermon by Pastor to the Empty Stocklug, Continental, Hiawatha and Minarette Clubs 2.30 p.m., Sunday School. 6.00 p. m. A.C, E. League. 8P,M., Tlie pastor, choir and congregation are due at John Wes- ley M. E. Church. Herbert Frisby, Supt, Joha Murray, Pres. of L. 1@- WATERS A. M. E, CHURCB Aisquith St., near Jeflerson. Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 A. M,, Communion. 2.30 P. M. Sunday School. J. E. Waters, Supt. 5.45 P. M.A. C.E, League. Miss Mymie Woolford, President. 7.30 P. M., Special Services by Postor, subject: “@ut of Egypt ia- to Canaan.” All welcome. March 11th, Preachers’ Concert. PENN. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev, E. D, W. Jones, Pastor 11 A. M,, Preaching by Pastor "The Song of Mogeg and the Lamb” 1p. mi. Sanday School 3P.M-, Class Meeting _ | “6 P.M,, Varick CE. Society Ohl A ere ee ke Dt. | “SHIT RD ANNUAL TOU R_=2Gii > athe World’s Great Masit Masters “8 The Colismbian Ureestta, of Washington, D.C, & Prof. Sylvester Thomai, Director, in uniofi with The Belvedere Club, of Ralfimore, Md, ——WILL GIVE A——— | Grand Reception, Sotree and Prize Draibing, MONDAY NIGHT, MARCH 4th, 1912 7 At the Palatial Good Hope Hall, W. Lexington St., near Pine ADMISSION ONLY 25 CTS, For further particulars see large placards (@7GILLIS MEM.M, P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor: 10/a. m, Class, 211A. M., Rev, Wm. H. Bradley 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 630°C. E. League, - 8 P..M., Communion J. W, Fowler, Pres. 0. E, anno Hs McGowan, Supt, — GRACE PRESBYTE’IAN CHURCB * Dolphin and’ Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edw. Williams, Minister, Residence: .628 W. Lanvale Street, “BOYS? DAY.” 11 A..M., sermon by the Minister, “Play Ball.” Male Chorus of 18 voices from Morgan College, Solo, Master Milton Reid. “ Violin, Mr. Harry T. Pratt. Cornet, Mr. Robert Clarke. 8 P. M., addresses’by Mr. J. R. Paul Brock avd Mr; T. M. McDon- ald.. Male choras-of 18 voices from Morgan College, ae Prof. RUN. Moore, Organist. Joba Berry, President. Floyd F.. Lewis, Jr-, Secretary. ‘Fohn ‘Howe. Treasurer: ta CHRIST INSTITUTION “61 4 Ensor Street. 2 1 A. M.,-sermon:by. Rev. Abra- Batlle. : 21 apday:Sehdol, ma iickon etapa te pL s CHURCH NOTICES. sae ST: PAUL M. E. CHURCH: “8 Saratoga'and Carey Stse 1" IAL M., Evangelistic “Services ® conducted by Mr. A. B. Blackburn? Truxon, ee sie 2.30'P. .M., Sunday School.’ ><: 5 P..M., League ee 8 P. M., Last Communion of the’ Conference year. oy 8. H. Norwood, Pastor.” * ASBURY M. E, CHURCH “68, Lexington and ‘East Sts. Rey. C. G. Cummings, B D. Pastor: : 9.30°A. M,, Bible Class. + U1 A. M,, Preaching by Rev: PB.) O'Connell, Ph. D., Howard. Univer-. sity, Washiagton- 2,30 P. M., Sunday school, 5 P: M., Epworth League. 8 P. M,, Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, ee Strangers cordially welcomed. Charles T, Stewart, Supt. Mrs..Lena Thomas, Pres, EPL: s@CENTENNIAL M.E. CHUROH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D: W. Shaw, D: D., Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching, foliowed. by - the’Lord’s Supper. --2.30°P. M., Sunday School, W. Ly. Gibson, Supt. 7 4,30 P. M., Epworth League; lit- erary program:. Mme, Helen A. Cooper; Pres: 8.00 P. M., Preaching, followed by the-Lord’s Supper. The Rey. E.S. Williams expected at one: service. *@r-AMES MEM. M. E, CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D, D. Turpeau, Pastor, Sunday, March 3, 1912. 11.00 A. M., sermon ‘by Rev. D. DeWitt Turpean, subject; “The one Foundation. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School.” > 5.30 P. M., Epworth League, 8 P.M., General Effort forthe Salvation of Men and Boys, '@"WHATCOAT M. BE. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. “King’s Hi Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor, A Great Revivalin Progress 11 A.M. Sermon_ by “Pastor, subject: “Death in the Pot’? 3P. M., ‘Sunday School 2 3.30 P.M. A’ Sermon. by the ‘or to the Sons aud Daughters ’ay.. ‘erence of Sharp St. Mem, Gr Sem. Church e*"-yy orth League, 4.30 P. Ms “amaigmas, 8P.M.,Holy i. serintenct W.C, Tongue, Suny 5, BN Edyth M, Cooper, Pr. | ——4 tar EASTERN M. E..CHURCh McElderry St., aud Patterson™. . Park Ave. Rev. James 4. Jenkins, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by Rev. Aquila: Brooks, subject “The Love of God to the World” Commun- ion service. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, J. W. Jones, Supt. 3P. M., Sermon by Rev. Aquilla Brooks, D.D,, to all the singing and Praying Bands, subject “The ‘Ten- derness of Divine Mercy.” - 6 P. M., Epworth League Spec- ial Program, 8 P.M, Preaching by Rev. Jno. M. Barnes. 5 All are cordially iavited. Everybody’ welcome, John M. Barnes, Pres, E, Le Monday night, 4th, Prize Biscuit ‘Entertainment. Admission 10c; - Tuesday night, Quarterly Confer. ‘ence. |GREEN SPRING M. BE. CHURCH Chattolanee, Md. Rev. R.A. Green, Pastor. 10.A. M.,Class Meeting. / 41.8, M.y Sermon by Pastor, 2.20°P; M:, Sunday “School 4.P. M., Epworth League & P. M.,.Compiunios, . The Pas- tor. will talk on “Decision Day?” Mr. S. 8. Oliver, Supt. . Mrs.:J. R. Milligan, Pres. .E,L, Mrs. Nellie James, Pres, Ly. Aid: JOHN WESLEY M.£, CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts; Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor; 11 A. M., sermon by the Pastor. 3 P. M., meeting ‘of Reception Committee. 2.30 P.M. Sunday School, .: 8 POM. Rev.’ J. W. Norris; of Ebevezer ALM. EB. Chuich, will preach. His choir and congregation will be present. Monday a: novel’ enyy will be given, ‘under Mrs, R cnel Tucker 2 tee‘of ladies, ies, Woman’s Da, | CHRISTIAN C Carrollton Ave., cora Sunday, March 1 Mrs“: V. Mar * Bev... PoC Wes 1200, Druid: Hi 2° “At SOUTA TIS ea ae Nou: are: invis 3, Sunday alternod 6f 3r2,ab.5.P. MA ae spat. ao HAMPTON DEFEATS HOWARD CHAMPIONS Champions For Past Two Years Go Down in Defeat By a Score of (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 29—The basket ball team of Hampton Institute defeated the quintett of Howard University by the score of 19 to 16. The game was the most interesting and exciting ever witnessed in this section. Howard was the more experienced team, having played together for the last two years in many games but the speed, endurance and accuracy in goal tossing of the Hampton quintett enabled them to humble their opponents. Hampton succeeded in making the first score and kept the lead until the last two minutes of the play in which the score was tied. In the five minute period which was given to play the tie off the score was tied the second time, but in the last minute of play the institute boys took on new life, scoring three points. The playing of both teams at times was brilliant, sending thrills and chills to the hearts of their sympathizers. The defeat came as a great surprise to the followers of Howard University, as she had held the championship for the past two years. Both teams were captained by excellent players who played to together as boys around New York and Jerey City. Oliver, Howard's captain, played a fine game, but did not live up to his reputation. Gilmore, Howard's centre, played a star game, but only caged one goal. His inability to do more was due to the close guarding of Shelton. Brown captain of Hampton's quintet; Gayle and Johnson were in every play and prevented the machine of Howard from working effectively. Gray, Howard's great athlete, who has prevented his opponents from scoring in games played for the last two years, allowed Gurnoe to perform the feat. Both teams made a number of fouls. The game was clean and hard throughout but the spirit that manifested itself throughout the entire game on the part of both teams was commendable. The lineup was as follows: Howard Uni. Hampton Inst. Winthrop left forward Gurnoe Sykes right forward Gayle Gilmore center Shelton Gray left guard Johnson Oliver right guard Brown Girl Teams Put (Washington, Feb. 29—The basket ball team of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association defeated the girls' team of the Spartan Athletic Club, of Brooklyn, N. Y., in a spirited game at True Reformers' Hall last Saturday night. The score was 11 to 6. The game was played under the Amatuer Athletic Union's rules for men, except that the halves were shorter and the court of smaller dimensions than the regulation size. Playing before the capacity house of the season, the girls exhibited no stage fright, and were thunderously applauded for good points in playing. The Brooklyn girls were outweighed and handicapped by playing on a strange court. The Y. W. C. A. girls were in splendid condition, and were able to rough it up in genuine boy style. Visiting girls and home girls did quite a deal of holding and pushing, while body checking was noticable to a large degree, much of which was due to the slippery condition of the floor and again the weight of the home aggregation counted. Of individuals, it is hard to pick out those whose work meant most their organization. The Harris were Trojans indeed, while Jones Moore and Trice lacked skill in effort. Both Skinker were in the game every min Washington. Miss Kenny Hall. Her playing was extended her goal shooting from effect—not a chance was Miss Sumner was up strong, player, but she did did also Miss Piper and Pier. To Miss Lily Skinken, must go top credit for him, determination and theittimore of Brooklyn and Anderson of Washington came to the best inter-derived in favor of medi- necessary and decisions were fair. Summary: Spartan, C. C. position. Y.W.C.A. E. Trice right forward L. Skinker B. Harris left for'd L. E. Skinker M. Harris center M. Sumner G. Moore right guard I. Kenny G. Harris left guard S. Piper Snow Hill Notes. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., Mar. 1-Misses Susie and Mary Waters have returned to Baltimore, after a visit here. Mr. John Beckett, who died here a few days ago, was buried at John's Neck. The young people of the M. E. Church gave a successful concert a few days ago. Mr. Joseph Smith, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again Mr. Solomon Martin is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. George Dale have birthday dinner Sunday. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henry and Miss Helen Henry. Mr. Oscar D. Jones was taken suddenly ill last Friday night. Brooklyn Happenings. (Special to the Afro-American Letters) Brooklyn, Md., Feb. 29—The leap year entertainment given at the school house was well attended. The proceeds went to strengthen the school fund. Mrs. Mary Hicks, who has been ill for a long time, is able to be out again. The infant daughter of Mrs. Harriet Green is ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Wilson Green was the guest of Mrs. Thomas Imes during the week. Mrs. Mollie Thomas and Mrs. Lillie Brooks were the guests of Mrs. Annie-Holmes last week. Funeral of Mrs. Annie Walker. Gloucester Court House.Va., Feb. 27—The funeral of Mrs. Annie Walker, who died here of heart disease, was held today at Bethel Church. The deceased was highly respected. Her husband, Thomas C. Walker, was a member of the committee that went to Canton, O. It also to notify William McKinley of his nomination for the presidency. Besides her husband, three daughters also survive. Preparing For Supreme Session. The local uniformed rank of the Knights of Pythias is making every preparation for the Supreme session of the order, which will be held here next year. Bethel Company, of the Calanthe Drill Corps, was mustered in Carter's Hall with 30 members Monday night. The mustering was looked after by Brigadier General E. Williams, assisted by General George H. Carter, Col. Samuel D. Haywood, Maj. J. Howard Tolson, Lieuts. Augustus Scott and George T. Brent. A collation followed. EDITORIAL COMMENT The Gazette desires to compliment the Baltimore (Md.) Afro-American Ledger on the splendid and successful fight it led, in recent weeks, to have wiped out the "jim-crow" waiting rooms, prejudiced under officials of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad established some weeks ago at its Camden Station in that city. The President of the Baltimore and Ohio ordered the removal of the insulting and unnecessary discrimination signs, as soon as his attention was called to it and he had time-to view them. More power to, Editor Murphy, and your kind of fearless, manly, loyal and aggressive American. O how we need more of them; these days! The pernicious doctrine of surrender (of our rights and privileges, under the law and as American men and women) to the prejudiced, which some of our weak-kneed so-called "leaders" and many of their weaker followers have been so insidiously preaching in recent years, must be stamped out as quickly as possible, or our progress to full, free and untrammeled American citizenship will be practically killed. It has already been seriously immed by the cowardly and traitorous doctrine. Nothing is so encouraging to those who are trying to fight down all sorts of insulting, degrading and unnecessary discrimination (against the race) that impair our rights and privileges (particularly in public places) as citizens and as American men and as such pronounced victories as this Baltimore one. We congratulate our people of that city, and urge them, everywhere, to fight in a proper way every inch of the ground for all that we are entitled to under the law and as American men and women. We must be more aggressive in confronting for our rights privileges. RETURN BY REQUEST A Real Colored Musical Comedy J. Leubrie Hill And His Forty Colored Stars IN My Friend From Dixie A Cyclone of Music A Riot of Fun Dantiest Dandiest Colorel Show in America Holliday St. Theatre week of March 4 Matinee Daily The achievements of Alexander Poushkin, S. Coleridge Taylor, the Dumases, Paul Laurence Dunbar and other Negro geniuses are favorably commented upon by Duse Mohamed, author of "In the Land of the Pharoahs," in an article in London's T. P. Magazine: The article follows in part: A country or people producing a John Milton or a William Shakespeare can scarcely be said to be lacking in that essential qualification of artistic eminence—genius. Similarly, a race capable of producing a Poushkin, a Dumas, and a Dunbar in letters, and a Coleridge-Taylor and a Marion Gook in music, can neither be lacking in high intellect and artistic temperment, nor devoid of that dash of creative genius without which literature is debased to the level of nonsensical drivel and music degraded to a flaccid medley of conventional sounds. It is a rather remarkable fact that three men of Ethiopian blood—Poushkin in Russia, Dumas in France and Coleridge-Taylor in England—should have added lustre through their names to the art of the countries that gave them birth, and what is true of Europe is still more remakable in the land of the dollars. Dvorak once said that the Americans had no National music except that emanating from Negro melodies, and that it was to the Negro that the Americans would have to look for creative work in that direction. Quiet recently Puccini, on his return to Europe after producing "The Girl of the Golden West" in New York, although not going so far as Dvorak's also averred that the only music the Americans possessed was the Negro melodies. The later part of Dvorak's statement was something of a prophecy when we remember Will Marion Candi, the composer of "in Dahomey," "Abyssinia," "Bandanna Land," and "The Casino Girl." Thus we have four mulattoes who have done credit to the dual race to which they belong. A Famous Quartet. Alexander Sergeievich Ponshkin, born in 1799 of a noble Russian family, on the paternal side had an Ethiopian grandmother. Alexander Dumas, pere, born 1802, descended from an African grandmother from Haiti and a French nobleman. The novelist's father took the name Dumas from his Ethiopian mother. Samuel Coleridge Taylor, born in London in 1875, the son of a West African doctor and an English mother, and Will Marion Cook, with both maternal and paternal African forbears. Cook's mother was the first colored teacher in the state of Kentucky, and his father one of the first colored lawyers in America to prac ice in the City of Washington, D.C., where the composer was born forty-four years ago. In France the color question is a negligible quantity, and Dumas was trained for the Church, although he was eventually apprenticed to a notary. Later he sallied forth like D'Artagnan to make fame and fortune in Paris with a patrimony consisting of hope and bouyancy inherited from his grandmother, bravery from his soldier father, the grand manner of a noble grandfather, a genius belonging to none but himself, and his pockets lined with twenty francs! but himself, and his pockets filled with twenty francs! Dumas did for French fiction what Sir Walter Scott accomplished in English literature; but while Scott's style is ponderous, and for the most part tedious, like the tread of a lumberng elephant, Dumas's style is light and airy, like the gambol of a gazelle. Poushkin and Coleridge Taylor. Poushkin not only gave dignity to Russian poetry, but his prose works, which include such novels as "The Captan' Daughter" and "Dubnovski," and his "History of the Pugatcheff Insurrection"—for which he received 20,000 roubles in 1883—gave Russian prose a literary perfection. His intellect was original, his intuition quick, his wit keen, and his humor gentle. He possessed an extraordinary mastery of technique both in prose and poetry, and his epigrams are said to be the best produced in any language. Samuel Coleridge Taylor's genius may be said to have asserted itself when, as a boy of six, Mr. Joseph Beckwith discovered him in Waddon New Road; Croydon, "holding a very small sized violin in one hand, and playing at marbles with the other." The real discovery was, however, made by "his guardian, friend, and benefactor, Col. Herbert A. Walter, V. D., late commanding the Fourth Battalion The Queen's Regiment." There have been boy prodigies in abundance, but never before in the history of music has a boy, showing early promise, such as that idified with Coleridge Taylor's early youth—except Handel, and de Sallis—fulfilled that promise on arriving german's estate. Handel was his first opera, "Alimira" at twenty. "Hiawatha" was produced when Coleridge Taylor was twenty-three. Mr. Coleidge Taylor has been recently elected principal Professor of Musical Composition at the GuidhA School of Music, London. For five years he has been and still is, conductor of the Handel Society of London. The Ethiopian Burns. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the pure blooded Ethiopian poet, may be termed the Burns of the Negro race. William Dean Howells, in his introduction to Dunbar's "Lyrics of Lowly Life," says; "What struck me in reading Mr. Dunbar's poetry was that however gifted his race had proved itself in music, oratory, in several of the other arts, here was the first instance of an American Negro who had evinced innate distinction in literature." Here is a specimen: "When Malinindy Sings," from "Lyrics of Lowly Life." G'way and quit dat noise, Miss Lucy; Put dat music book away; What's de use to keep on tryin'? If you practice twell you're gray, You can't sta't no notes aflying' Lak one dat rants and rings From de kitchen to de big woods When Malindy sings. You ain't got de nachel o'gans Fu' to make the soun' come right, You ain't got de tu'ns an' twistin' s Fu' to make it sweet and light. Tell you one thing now, Miss Lucy, An' I'm tellin' you fu' true, When hit comes to real right singin' 'Taint no easy thing to do. WE ARE MAKING A SECIALTY OF WEDDING INVITTIONS CALLING CARDS CLUB INVITATIONS MOURNING CRDS AND OTHER KINDS OF SOCIETY PRINTING... CORRECT FORM AS WELL AS GOOD TASTE DEMANDS THE USE OF THE BEST N HE PRINTER'S ART WE FURNISH THE BEST THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. 628 NORTH EUTAW STREET. Easy 'nough fu' folks to he Lookin' at de lines an' do When dey ain't no one kin se An' de chune comes in, in But fu' real melojous music, Datjes strikes yo' hea't clings, Jas you stan' an' listen wif me When Malindy sings. As long as the Ethiopian shall continue to produce Cole Taylor, Dunbars, Booker T. Wash- ingtons, DuBoises, Blydens, tarion Cooks, and others who have made an impression upon their age, whether in law, letters, music, or the sister arts, so long will there be hope for the social, material, and political advancement of the Ethiopian race.—Duse Mohamed, author of "In the Land of the Pharaohs," in London T. P.'s Magazine. Good in Low-Voiced Reply. We have discovered in our home that if the table talk gets too noisy one of the family may bring the rest to order by speaking in a sudden whisper. Parents often sacrifice much to give their children dancing and music lessons, but the most lovely accomplishment of all, a soft and pleasant speaking voice, is something they may themselves develop in the children. I find that a child reflects almost instantly the tone of voice of one who speaks to him. A very gentle and low-voiced reply to an excited or angry child reduces his next remark to half in volume. To answer the vexation of a little child in a whisper catches attention, often brings a laugh and better than to stamp the reaction of despair as dancing to it is less learned than it is never necessary. One's voice in order to speak with dignity and authority, are teaching their children priceless lessons. That a soft answer turneth away wrath is a cardinal maxim for the household.—Good Housekeeping. OUR FIRST AMERICAN ADMIRAL At the beginning of the American Revolution England had the most powerful naval in the world, while the Americans had none at all. The Continental Congress appointed a naval committee, which purchased and fitted out eight vessels, at a total cost of $134,333. Esk Hopkins was appointed commander-in-chief. With these eight vessels, carrying 110 guns and manned by men without naval discipline, Commodore Hopkins was sent against the English fleet of 78 men-of-war, mounting 2,078 guns. Hopkins had only 40 guns throwing shot of nine pounds or more, while the British had at least 500 18-pounders and heavier guns. With this tiny outfit the American commander was directed to "attack, take and destroy", all the enemy's naval force he could find. Hopkins probably foresaw that he was doomed to failure, and maneuvered quite a little before attacking the enemy. For this he was court-martialed and dismissed. The total ornament of the American reached 42 vessels due to revolution, all of which were presumably destroyed before the end of war.