The Afro-American

VOL. XX NO. 29. REV. PLANTVIGNE HAS NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Popular Catholic Priest Undergoing Treatment At Saint Agnes Hospital. HE RECENTLY MADE A REMARKABLE ADDRESS Which Is Regarded as Strongest Utterance Since Famous Sermon by Father Slattery. Rev. John J. Plantevigne, assistant pastor of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, is at St. Agnes Hospital undergoing treatment for a nervous breakdown. He recently delivered a remarkable address be fore the Catholic University at Washington, in which he made a plea against prejudice in the church, urged the opening of the seminaries to colored Catholics and declared that the moral and intellectual qualities of colored people did not suffer in comparison with those of other races. Some of the points made in his address are regarded as the strongest utterances in behalf of the colored Catholic that have been made by a priest since Rev. J. J. Slattery delivered his famous address at the ordination of Rev. J. Henry Dorsey, now of Alabama, here in 1902. Father Slattery has since ceased the active work of the priesthood and many of Father Plantevigne's friends are now speculating as to whether his superiors will consider his nervous trouble an impediment to his active work as a priest. Father Plantevigne is a native of Louisiana, and was educated at the Epiphyane Apostolic and St. Joseph's Seminary, this city. He was ordained five years ago. There are four other colored priests in the country. His remarkable Speech. In his address before the Catholic University, Father Plantevigne is quoted as saying: "To bring the colored people into the church as a race we must bring them in full width (I do not mean a side entrance) and let them feel the influence of the truths of Christ's Church under the same advantages as any other man. The veil of the temple was rent giving equal access to Jews as well as Gentiles; so in the Catholic Church must all barriers be removed for the colored man as well as for any other man. "Today every inducement is used to draw people to the church; societies are formed, halls and gymnasiums are built with every convenience for the enjoyment and improvement of the young. If these are needed for the young of one race, can e imagine that we can induce, win, and hold these of another race by relegating them in so many ways? Then be liberal with the colored man and you will win him Prejudice in the Way "Can you do this? As matters stand now we cannot—we must compromise; social circumstances compel us to do so This is not gaining the other for God, since religion is based on charity and charity is not discrimination. The non-Catholics fitted young men in their best schools, such as Oxford, Harvard, and Yale, and ordained them and placed them among the people of their own race, where they are now doing effective work. Is the Catholic Church liberal and has her influence been less efficient so as not to produce young men capable of giving the same result? FATHER J. J. PLANTVIGNE. Who will dare say this? Well, then educate and ordain young men and let them help you do the work of evangelizing the race. Would Open The Seminaries. "Open the seminaries and the ecclesiastical schools to colored youths and ordain them to the priesthood and let them work among their own people. If the students of the white race did not want them you would be sure that you had the right there and then a good standard to judge that these white students had no true vocation." He ended by declaring that colored Catholics all over the country want priests of their own race, citing the enthusiasm with which he had been received, and averred that the colored members of the church are not contented with a spirit of jim crowism. (Washington, March 14 — The members of the Baltimore M. E. Preachers' Meeting were the guests of the District of Columbia Preachers' Meeting at Asbury M. E. Church. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes was to have read a paper, but he was detained in Baltimore by having to officiate at a funeral. The ministers instead discussed the recently issued book of Rev. D. W. Shaw on "Should the Negroes of the Methodist Episcopal Church Be Set Apart in a Church by Themselves!" Rev. M. W. Clair, pastor of Asbury Church, and his fellow members of the District of Columbia Preachers' Meeting were the hosts at a dinner to the visiting ministers. The visiting ministers included: Revs. D. W. Shaw, L. L. Thomas, J. H. Goodrich, C. G. Cumimms, N. M. Carroll, L. A. Carter, D. D. Turpeau, William Brown, A. L. Jenkins, and W. N. Holt. Mr. William S. Pannell, who is employed at the White House; has returned from South Carolina, where he was looking after the interests of the Taft campaign. Nearly $360,000 Left to Charitable Institutions Mineola, N. Y., Mar. 15—By the will of Mrs. Alice A. Hicks nearly $360,000 is left to charitable and educational institutions. The New York Colored Orphans' Asylum is left $10,000. Must Not Visit Clubs Pittsburgh, Mar. 14-According to a rule, adopted by the Baptist Ministers' Alliance, ministers who go into clubs will be placed on the black list. This even includes ministers who belong to the Elks and other fraternal bodies and who frequent the headquarters of the same. LEDGER WILL HOLD MONSTER MASS MEETING Under auspices of The Association For The Advancement of Colored People DuBOIS AND OTHER PROMI-NENT MEN TO SPEAK. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Mar. 14—A monster mass meeting is being arranged for next Tuesday night at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church to acquaint the public with the work which the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People is doing in behalf of equality, justice and liberty. Well-known speakers from New York are expected to be present, among them Dr. W. E. B. Duois, Prof. J. E. Spingarn, president of the New York City Branch; James F. Morton, an attorney; Miss Martha Gruening, secretary to Editor Oswald Garrison Villard, of the New York Evening Post. Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford has been asked to preside. The meeting is being held in conjunction with the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, of which Mr. A. D. Washington is president, and Miss Mary Curtis is secretary. The committee on arrangements is composed of Mesdames Marcy Church Terrell, Carrie W. Clifford. Kelly Miller, L. B. Moore, John Hurst, L. M. Hershaw, W. L. Houston, N. B. Marshall, J. Milton Waldron, and Miss Jessie Fauset. A local branch of the association for the Advancement of Colored People has been organized here, with the following temporary officers: president, L. M. Hershaw; secretary, Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford; treasurer, Prof. W. H. Richards. It is hoped to largely increase the membership through the mass meeting Tuesday night. A list of 200 patrons is rapidly being filled up. W. L. Houston's "that is in the ring" for Grand Secretary of the G. U. O. of F. Hugh E. Macbeth, editor of the Baltimore Times, has been in the city this week. He visited Roosevelt's headquarters. Dr. John Hurst is in Mississippi. Dr. W. T. Vernon, supervisor of Indian Schools, came in from the field last week and is off again for the South on an important Mission. He had "something to say" on politics while here. Dr. J. E. Moorland is in Chicago, looking after Y. M. C. A. interests. Mr. U. Sumpter Richards,' of Syracuse, N. Y., described by Mme E. Azala Hackley as the finest basso she has ever heard, assisted J. H. Douglass and the Howard University Orchestra last Thursday at Andrew Rankin Chapel. Mr. Richards will appear at the Shepard educational meeting at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on the 26th. President Taft has promised to speak for the Howard Alumni Association at a mass meeting to be held at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church April 9 under the auspices of the association. The Alumni is pledged to raise $1,000 toward a gymnasium to be erected upon the University campus. Attorney R. L. Waring; author of "As We See It." was recently mar- ried to Miss Emma Belle Parks, of Chicago, who has been serving as a clerk in the Census Bureau. Mr. and Mrs. Waring are spending their honeymoon in Pittsburg and Chicago. A hearing is being held today at the Capitol on the bill introduced by Representative Bingham, of Pennsylvania, to change the public school system of the District. The hearing was asked for by Daniel Murray, assistant Librarian of Congress. The proposed measure abolishes the present Board of Education of nine, creates a new Board of seven, and vests full supervision of the schools in the District Commissioners. Provision is made for a Director of Education at $6,000 per annum with six assistant directors at $3,000. Teachers are recommended for appointment by the Director and confirmed by the Board. The belief is general that the proposed change will not be made. WOULD MAKE PYTHIANS CHANGE THEIR NAME Washington, March 14--An echo of the Georgia law preventing colored fraternal orders from using the name, ritual and signs of white orders of the same name was heard in the United States Supreme Court yesterday when a printed argument was submitted by members of the white Knights of Georgia against colored Pythians using their name. The petition argues that white knights have exclusive use of that title. "They may call themselves," suggested John P. Ross of Macon and Hamilton Douglas, of Atlanta, attorneys in the case, 'Knights of Jonathan,' or 'Knights of Ham and obtain their charter and continue in their good works.'" The Georgia legislature passed the law several years ago. Pending a legal test of the right to pass the law it has not been enforced. The colored Pythians have a similar case before the Supreme Court. Former Judge Alton B. Parker, of New York, represents the colored Pythians. The decision of the Supreme Court is being awaited with interest as the rights of the Independent Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and other race orders are affected. Colored Organizations Given Notice to Vacate (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) New York, Mar. 15—The Harlem A. M. E. Zion Church was dedicated here Sunday. Bishop Alexander Walters and Rev. Dr. F. M. Jacobs were among those who participated. Rev. H. S. McMullen is pastor of the church. Dr. Booker T. Washington will be one of the principal speakers at the Christian Conservation Congress of the Men and Religion Forward Movement, which will be held here next month. The various lodges that have been occupying the old colored Odd Fellows Hall, in West Twenty-ninth street, have been ordered to vacate. The hall was at one time owned by the colored Odd Fellows, but slipped into the hands of the whites some years ago. There is no hall owned by the colored people of this city. The colored barbers of this city held a meeting Sunday to agree on earlier closing hours on Sunday. J. Frank Wheaton, ex-grand exalted ruler of the Elks, has recovered from a brief illness. PRICE THREE CENTS COL. MIDNIGHT ON A TRIP THRU OKLAHOMA Colored People Are Doing Well There. Notwithstanding The Many Proscriptions BOLEY IS A FLOURISHING LITTLE TOWN A Town Where Everything I$ Owned By Members of Topeka, Kans.—Well, here I am today, but you can put it down that I have been a few places since I wrote to you the last time and it will take me a long time to tell you all I have seen and what I have been doing. I was in Fort Worth, Texas, when I wrote to you the last time, and I told you about that. From Fort Worth, the old man found his way to Gainesville, Texas, and there I found Rev. B. J. Brown awaiting my arrival at the stable. He is pastor of a large Baptist church and was at one time in Arkansas. Well, I enjoyed that very much and turned my attention to another part of the world. I find that I will not have time to tell you all I desire to tell you about this place. I then went out of the state of Texas into Oklahoma. Now the white man has tried hard to coward down our people in Oklahoma, but I have visited your race there, and I am glad to report to you that it is doing well, and hope when these few lines come to hand they may find you the same. I am real well myself. URGED TO STAND BY ROOSEVELT The first stop in Oklahoma was Ardmore, and when I got off the carriage there I found the Rev. P. R. Neil and one doctor waiting for me. Rev. Neil toted me over to his home and made me feel at home. I enjoyed myself very much looking around to see what was going on there. Ardmore has suffered under the doctrine of the Democrats, and the schools for our children had been closed, but I am proud to say that my people are now carrying on a school out of their own pockets while the white children are being trained out of the general money. I feel like saying "cuss" words when I see this condition, but I suppose that I must not say them and will not do so. I spent some time in Ardmore, leaving there at midnight for Oklahoma City. I was to be the guest of Rev. W. H. Jarnagin, one of the most successful pastors in this country and a man of worth and ability. He is one of the men who has made good in this world and I am sure that he will make good in the world to come. He is a native of Mississippi where he got hold of his training at public shools Meridian Academy, Jackson College, and Alcorn A. & M. College. With this training he launched out to do the work which the Lord had called him to do,—and this young minister of the gospel has made good. He has furnished the world with some good girls, and is devoted to the Baptist Church of which he is a member and a minister. Dr. Jernagin is president of the State Constitutional League, and as such he has been very anxious to make it go. He is made up from the right kind of stuff and is foremost in defending the rights of his people in the new State. He is a spiritual preacher and a business man. It is a good thing when you can find these two things combined in one preacher. I am impressed with his ability as a pastor, and I do not know a man in the whole Continued on page 6, column 3 Wendell Phillips School Boston, Mar. 15 — The Wendell Phillips school has been presented a handsome portrait of the man for whom the school was named. The painting was the work of Cloyd L. Boykin, who came to this city with the hope of getting an art education. He is a native of Virginia and a graduate of Hampton Institute. Cornelius McKane, clergyman, linguist, physician, orator, and scholar, is dead here after a year's illness. He was born in British Guiana and was educated at the College of the City of New York, the medical school of the University of Vermont and other institutions. He served as assistant secretary of the Treasury. William L. Reed, messenger to Goernor Foss, bore a message from his chief to the legislature a few days ago. It was the first time a colored man has ever carried a Governor's message in this State. Bishops and Ministers Sign Petition Denouncing Taft's Policy Toward The Negro Washington, Mar. 14—Declaring that Taft's Southern policy unfair and urging the colored voters to stand by Colonel Roosevelt was the burden of a petition signed by five bishops and about 25 ministers of all denomination, which was made public at the local Roosevelt headquarters yesterday. The petition describes Taft's Southern policy as the "most cruel and degrading blow ever delivered against the Negro by any President. It was cruel because the Negro helped to elect him, and it was degrading because it struck down the Negro leaders all over the South and left them without power. "The man who made William Howard Taft." says the petition, "is now a receptive candidate for the Presidency and it should now be the bounden duty of very Negro voter to lift his voice in behalf of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt." Speaking of the petition, Senator Dixon, who is in charge of the Roosevelt headquarters, said: "If these bishops and ministers are correct in their signed statement that 'the colored voters will not support Mr. Taft if he is nominated,' it means the certain loss of the 15 electoral votes in Indiana, 29 in Illinios, 18 in Missouri, 3 in Deleware, 8 in West Virignia, 24 in Ohio, 10 in Kansas, and 8 in Maryland. With the elimination of these 115 electoral votes, the nomination of Taft would mean political suicide." The bishops who signed the document were: Bishops George W. Clinton, A. J. Warner, S. Caldwell, G. L. Blackwell, all of the A. M. E. Zion Church, and Evans Tyree of the A. M. E. Church. Split In The Republican Machine New Orleans, Mar. 15—The entrance of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in the presidential race has split the Republican machine. National Committeeman Parlee Wright is among those who have declared for Taft, while Walter L. Cohen, who recently lost his job as head of the Land Office, is out for Roosevelt along with others. Rev. Charles M Melden has been installed as president of New Orleans University. Plantation Songs Sung by Cadets in Uniform—Stories of Indian and African Life Told by a Student—Dr. Frissell on the Value of Folklore—Tribute to Negro Music. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Philadelphia—The midwinter financial campaign conducted in the interest of the Hampton (Va.) Normal and Agricultural institute, which closed in this city on Monday, March 4, was in many respects the most successful on record. Besides the two meetings held here, similar gatherings were held in New York, Brooklyn, Boston, New Haven and in Orange, N. J. The musical and literary programs for the various meetings were rendered by the students in the party, Dr. H. R. Frissell, Major Morton and a number of influential educators and men of prominence in public life, who told of the good work and wide influence of the school and why they believed it should receive the hearty support which it is entitled to. Among the speakers at the different meetings were Dr. Frissell, principal of the school; Major R. R. Morton, Dr. James M. Taylor of Vassar college, Dr. Booker T. Washington, Professor Henry Farnam of Yale college, Dr. James M. Ludlow, the Hon. George McAney of New York, Mr. Frank L. Babbott, president of the Brooklyn Armstrong association, Mr. Robert C. Ogden and the Hon. Joseph H. Choute. The plantation songs sung by thirty Hampton cadets in uniform and the stories of Indian and African life told by Wolf, one of the Indian students who are taking the blacksmith trade at Hampton, and Madikane Quandane Cele, a Zulu graduate in wheelwrighting, were instructive as well as highly amusing. Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, who has been the principal of Hampton institute since 1833, spoke on "Negro and Indian Folklore." He said in part: "The children of the emancipated slaves were generally taught to forget all that reminded them of the long DR. JOLLIS B. FRISSELL. years of race bondage, and the more enlightened of their children are only just awakening to the fact that in forgetting those old spirituals or religious songs they are allowing a priceless importance to slip away from them. The Indians, although not so prone to despise that which is exclusively their own, have been inclined to guard it jealously from the scrutiny of the white man. "So it is that many of their traditions, songs, customs and crafts have been permanently lost. The present day Indian undoubtedly owes his retentive memory, his quick car and his fleet foot chiefly to the ancestors who memorized the long stories and the detail of the complex ceremonies and whose strenuous physical training developed suppleness and endurance. Each race of mankind has its own peculiar riches, and each must contribute something to the civilization of the world. "The warlike Zulu tribe of South Africa has many customs and ceremonies strikingly like those of the aboriginal American. The Zulu love song, sung under similar restrictions, conveys the same message, and the war dance has not only similar steps, but the same purpose of inciting to bravery and endurance. In shivery the Negro lost entirely his love songs and his war songs. In their place grew up the labor songs, a few game and dance songs and a vast number and variety of spirituals or plantation songs. "O! the Negro music Walter Damrosch has said: If proof positive of a soul, in the Negro race should be demanded it can be given, for they have brought over from Africa and developed in this country, even under all the unfavorable conditions of slavery, a music so wonderful, so beautiful and yet so strange that, like the gypsy music of Hungary, it is alike the admiration and despair of educated musicians of our race. In it they pout their joys and sorrows in a naive but wonderfully moving fashion, and, in the face of such testimony of emotional and aesthetical beauty, who dare deny them greater possibilities in the work of liberation of mind and soul which is now going on?" ADVANCE IN EDUCATION. New Members of Faculty at Howard University, Arlington, Interest University Ardues Interest. Washington—It is encouraging to note the continued increase of interest in the study of modern languages at Howard university as indicated by the large enrollment in the classes, especially in German. Within three months after Dr. Schmidt took up his work in German there was a marked growth in interest and enthusiasm. This advance has been kept up through the addition to the faculty of Mr. James S. Thomas, who was elected instructor in German at the last meeting of the board. He has fully justified the high estimate placed upon him as scholar and teacher. A German club of over sixty members has been organized, where all the proceedings are carried on in German. While the high water mark in attendance in the School of Theology reached last year has not been wholly maintained, yet the work in this important department shows progress. The accession of Dr. Pezavia O'Connell to the chair of Bible history, church history and Hebrew and Greek Scriptures brings to the work a man of unusual scholarship, vigor of thought and deep religious devotion. Besides the work in theology, Dr. O'Connell has thrown himself with deep interest into the religious work of the university, besides Impressing Washington and the outlying cities and towns through his personality and vigorous religious utterances. Alumni Association Broadens Work. It is a truism that the larger life and influence of a real university are not in its buildings or grounds or in its faculty or student body, but in its alumni. One of the discouraging features in the past history of Howard has been in the fact that there has seemed such a slight attachment to the university on the part of the great body of its alumni. It is gratifying, however, to note a decided growth of interest on the part of the alumni. The annual meetings have greatly increased in attendance. The luncheon tendered to the alumni by the board of trustees has been of marked value and greatly appreciated. Within the past few months there has been an advance in larger plans for the unifying of alumni sentiment and loyalty as has not been seen before in the history of the institution: A strong executive board has been formed, a well defined constitution has been prepared and adopted, a secretary has been employed for reaching the last alumnus, an official list of members is being prepared, and plans looking to a great reunion at commencement have been formulated and are being pressed on the attention of the whole alumni body. The gymnasium project, which started out with much hope, but almost wholly declined in interest after the first $1,000 had been raised, has been taken up again with vigor. It is planned to keep up this work until the $10,000 goal is reached. There are eleven city organizations of the alumni, and others are being formed. GREEK LETTER MEN HOLD FINE POLITICAL DEBATE. Constant Party Support or Independence in Voting Considered. Perhaps no organization of a literary character occupies a warmer place in the hearts of Philadelphia than the Iota Sigma (Intercollegiate) club of that city. The Intercollegiate club was organized a little more than a year ago for the purpose of getting the colored students together, believing that such association would benefit each one and that student life would have more effect upon the community. The success of the club is largely due to the loyalty of its members and also to the encouragement which the organization has received from its immediate friends and the general public. The club represents five colleges—namely, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Medico-Chirurgical college, Philadelphia Dental college and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. Among the activities of the club are to be found a basketball team, a track team, a baseball team, a tennis team and a golf club. The debating team met the Harrisburg (Pa.) Intercollegiate's forum debaters on March 8, subject for discussion. "Can a Citizen Better Serve His Country by Consistently Supporting One Party Than by Being an Independent Voter?" Those representing the Philadelphia Intercollegiate on the affirmative were Philip J. Jones and George C. Hayes of the University of Pennsylvania and Whittier H. Wright of Temple university. Those representing the negative were Luther L. Newman. Stewart Davis and Denny Bibbs of Dickinson college of Pennsylvania. The debate was held at Cherry Memorial Baptist church of which the Rev. William A. Credit, LL. D., is pastor. Great interest was manifest throughout the city in this meeting, which was the most popular literary event thus far this season. Hawkins Fights For People's Rights. The colored people of Baltimore should give their moral and financial support to Lawyer Ashleigh Hawkins in his fight against discrimination on the bay steambouts, says the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger. It is a fight for the rights of the people, and he ought to be sustained. It has been demonstrated that we can accomplish something if we go at it in earnest and in the right way. Lawyer Hawkins is not fighting his own battles, but the battle is for the people, and the people should sustain him. Who Hold High Official Posts Under Their Respective Governments. Under the caption "A Polished Gentleman of Color" a London paper as far back as 1850 had the following interesting item: "We understand that the government has appointed a gentleman of color to the office of British consul at Liberia. This is, we believe, the first instance on record in which a gentleman of color has received a similar appointment from our government. "On the introduction of the new British consul at the foreign office his personal appearance excited no inconsiderable interest. He is a man of superior intelligence and of highly polished exterior." The name of this early Negro diplomat was Hanson. He was a doctor of divinity and a native of Cape Coast Castle. He held the record of being the first Negro appointed a consul to represent a white government abroad. America followed England's example eighteen or twenty years after by sending J. Milton Turner, a simon pure Negro, as United States minister resident and consul general to the republic of Liberia. The appointment was made by President Grant. Mr. Turner was a Missourian, a lawyer and an able orator. This information is verified by the records of the Negro Society For Historical Research. Yankers, N. X., of which Mr. John E. Bruce is president. AGPEBI MAKES HIGH MARK. West African Graduate Third In Class of Fifty-seven. Among the successful graduates from the Birmingham university, England, recently was George Debrays Aghebi of Lagos, west coast of Africa, nephew of Dr. Majola 'Aghebi of Lagos, who stood third in a class of fifty-seven, composed of Chinese, Japanese, East Indians, Scotch and English students. Mr. Agbebi will take up civil engineering as a profession. He holds splendid testimonials from his professors, who speak of his accomplishments in the highest terms. Mr. Agbebi is a polished young man and made some strong friendships among his Japanese and Chinese classmates and before settling down to his profession will very probably spend some time in the orient visiting these friends. BROOKLYN YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Lexington Avenue Branch Needs Physical Culture Department. The committee of management of the Lexington avenue branch of the Young Women's Christian association in Brooklyn held a special meeting recently for the purpose of considering the wisdom of adding a gymnasium to the physical work of the association. Those who are members are asking for such a feature, and there are scores of young women who have expressed their intention of joining as soon as the branch affords such opportunities for physical culture. Mrs. A. W. Hunton, the well known clubwoman and worker for upift among young women, presided. Among the speakers were Dr. Eliza Mosher, Mrs. Newell Dwight Hills, wife of the noted pastor of Plymouth church, and Dr. V. Morton-Jones. A full discussion of the subject was had and the general opinion reached that the gymnasium at the present time would not only benefit the present membership, but would bring the work up to a high standard of efficiency. Dr. Mosher's subject was "The Value of Gymnasium. Work For Women." She said in part: "As far back as 1555 or 1860 Dr. Lewis of Boston, looking ahead of his time, favored physical culture for women, but the adoption of bloomers, for which the word was not ready, set the work back." The heads under which she spoke as being benefited by gymnastic exercises were nutrition, waste, shape and symmetry of the body, self expression, intellect quickened through action, pleasure and recreation and benefits to motherhood. Among other things she said: "Gymnastic exercise improves nutrition; destroys the old tissues and gives new life to the body. It helps to carry off the waste, and with it are carried many diseases and ailments common to the human family. It also increases muscle, thereby giving strength to the body. It quickens thought into action, and that in turn gives life and energy to the mind." Dr. V. Morton-Jones in her brief address in part said: "After a soldier marches all day, despite the fact that he is tired at night, he will go out to some entertainment and dance all of the evening, thus proving that his system calls for a change. It is just so with girls. They need a variation of recreation. They will work all day and seek some kind of enjoyment in the evening. This building is very much in need of a gymnasium. The house is completely taken up, but the girls need a diversion. The right kind of dancing is all right. We cannot be too averse in our criticism of this feature of enjoyment until we can substitute something better for it." Biennial Convention of Clubwomen. The executive committee of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs in co-operation with the president, Miss Elizabeth C. Carter of New Bedford. Mass. has begun active preparation for the next biennial convention, which will be held in Hampton, Va., in August. HAVE learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. -Booker T. Washington. As a variety in the preparation of meats is something the housewife is constantly aiming for, the following will be new to many: Smothered Beef—Cut a pound of lean beef in dice, season with a teaspoonful of salt, an eighth of a teaspoon of sugar and dredge with a tablespoon of flour. Cover closely and cook at least an hour. Some meat will require more time to be tender. At serving, time pour off the gravy that will have gathered; add an equal bulk of water and thicken with a tablespoonful of flour rubbed to a paste in cold water. This is also excellent with the addition of vegetables. Cannelon of Beef.—Mix together a pound of uncooked beef chopped fine, the yolk of an egg, a tablespoonful of chopped parsley, two tablespoonfuls of bread crumbs, a teaspoonful of salt, a few dashes of pepper, the juice of half an onion, and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Form into a roll six inches long and bake thirty minutes. Baste every five minutes with butter melted in a cup of boiling water. Serve with tomato sauce poured around it. Paprika Schnitzel.—Cut two pounds of thick veal steak into small pieces, roll in seasoned flour and fry brown in fat from several slices of salt pork. Remove the meat from the pan and add two tablespoonfuls of flour to the remaining fat; brown lightly and pour in gradually the strained liquor from a can of tomatoes. Add a slice each of onion and carrot, a bayleaf and a bit of mace, then return the meat to the sauce. Cover closely and slimmer three-fourths of an hour. When done remove the meat, season the sauce with salt and paprika and strain on a platter. Chicken With Macaroni.—Free cold chicken from skin and bone, cut in inch bits and smother till very tender. Cook macaroni or spaghetti to make an equal bulk, mix with cooked chicken, adding any gravy that has been left over. If not moist enough, add a little cream or milk. Cover with buttered bread crumbs and bake until hot and well browned. A most delicious fruit candy that will keep for weeks is called Turkish Sweets.—Take a pound each of dates, figs and walnut meats and put through the meat chopper. Mix well with powdered sugar and a little lemon juice enough to make a paste. Roll out and cut in any desired form or pack in glasses and cover with paraffin paper. This makes a delectable filling for sandwiches or it may be used dipped in fondant or chocolate for choice bon-bons. Butter Scotch.—Boil together a cup of sugar, a fourth of a cup of molasses a tablespoonful of vinegar, two tablespoonful of water and a half cup of butter until brittle when tried in water. Turn into buttered pens to cool and when partly cooled mark off in squares. Chocolate Caramels.—Put two and a half tablespoonfuls of butter into a kettle and when melted add two cups of molasses, a cup of sugar and a third of a cup of milk. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and when the boiling point is reached add three squares of chocolate, stirring constantly until the chocolate is melted. Bell until when tried in cold water a firm ball is formed. Add a teaspoonful of vanilla just as it is taken from the fire. Wintergreen and peppermint wafers may be made by flavoring and coloring fondant and melting it over hot water so it may be dropped in small teapotfuls on waxed paper. Chicago Neggets.—Boil together un- til the soft ball stage a cup of brown and a cup of white sugar and a half cup of water, stir in a half teaspoon of soda, a teaspoon of vanilla and pour over the well beaten white of an egg Beat until it holds its shape when dropped on a buttered sheet, add a half cup of nut meats and drop by teapoonfuls on a buttered sheet. Nellie Macwell. The average woman isn't satisfied unless her husband quits loving her long enough to make love to her occa- sionally. 1. Kick Coming. "Some say there is a sucker born every minute." "I don't know anything about that." responded the eminent trust magnate. "I cater to ultimate consumers and the birth rate is very satisfactory as to them." High. But Not Too High. "I suppose you wouldn't believe," said the manager, "that it cost me $25,000 to raise the curtain of this show?" "I do." replied the critics. "I'm surprised that they let you do it even for that price." 1725 ORLEANS STREET We solicit your friendship and patronage. We assure you polite and up-to-date service. We have added several new features to our business, among which is an experienced Female Directress, the first and only colored lady directress in the State. Coffins and Caskets shipped to all parts of the State at Shortest Notice. 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 South 422 or South 396-Y. 142 W. Hill Street n Mount Vernon 5138 826 Druid Hill. Wish to announce to the generous public that I am still doing business at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Thauling the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. 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Addresses will be delivered that night by Rev. Edwin. M. Randall, general secretary of the Epworth League; Garland Penn, assistant secretary of the league; and Mr. Grant Countee. At the opening on Wednesday morning, addresses of welcome will be delivered by Cuno H. Randolph, a member of the Board of Commissioners for the District of Columbia, and Rev. S. H. Brown, pastor of Ebenezer M. E. Church. Responses will be made by Rev. S. M. Beane, of Martinsburg, W. Va., and Bishop William P. Anderson, who will preside over the conference. Rev. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, and J. P. Wragg, of the American Bible Society, will be among the speakers at the afternoon session. The anniversaries of the Sunday School Board and Temperance Society will be observed at night. Revs. C. C. Jacobs and Alfred Smith will speak. Rev. L. A. of Baltimore, will preside. Revs. J. O. Spencer, E. C. Clemans and M. C. B. Mason are among the speakers at the anniversary exercises for the Freedmen's Aid Society next Thursday night. The lay electoral college will meet next Friday morning to elect delegates to the General. Conference, which meets at Minneapolis in May. Bishop Anderson will probably read the appointments next Sunday night. The presiding elders of the conference met here a few days ago to agree upon a slate, it is said. For the post of Rev. M. J. Naylor, whose term as presiding elder of the Baltimore district expires, Revs. W. A. C. Hughes, J. A. Holmes, who is now winding up his fifteenth year as pastor of Metropolitan Church, and D. W. Shaw, whose return to Centennial Church is uncertain, are mentioned. Should Rev. Hughes be chosen as a presiding elder, it is probable that either Rev. M. J. Naylor, W. C. Thompson, presiding elder of the Alexandria district, Rev. M. W. Clair, of this city, will be selected for pastor of Sharp Street Memorial Church, Baltimore. Rev. S. R. Hughes will give up the superintendency of the Staunton District, and a number of men are mentioned as his successor. Quite a number of changes are expected, and some of them will be in the larger charges. Among these will be the probable sending of a successor to Rev. S. H. Brown at Ebe nezer Church, this city. Notes From Crisfield, Md. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Crisfield, Mar. 12-Miss Mamie Harmon, daughter of Mr. Thomas and Adie Harmon, is very ill. The oyster shuckers, that have been away all the winter, are returning home. The ladies of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church have arranged for a leap year social in which Mrs. Annie M. Hern was elected president, and Mrs. Annie Daniels, secretary. The newly elected trustees of St. Paul A. M. E. Church elected for treasurer, William Daniels; for financial secretary, Chas. E. Hern, and for recording secretary, Peter Broughton. Broughton The Sunday School of St. Paul's Church was largely attended. Sunday with 74 scholars and the collection was $5.03. Class No. 5, Rev. C. T. Williams teacher, holds the offering banner; class No. 1, Chas. E. Hern teacher, holds the atten- nance banner. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., Mar. 14—A juvenile department of the Household of Ruth of Odd Fellows has been organized here. The organization was effected at the suggestion of Mr. Richard E. Davis, the district supervisor. Mrs. Loui [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. Who is round ng out his fifteenth year as pastor of Methodist Episcopal Church, and who may be returned for another year. Brief addresses were delivered by Patriarchs R. T. Trent, Charles E. Ashby, George Palmore, Edward Clark, Jonh Campbell, James Monroe Sayles, and Rev. G. W. M. Lucas. The following children were enrolled as members: Ethel Trent, Pearl Lucas, Manilla Hawkins, Myrtle Chatman, Alice Campbell, Elizabeth Peck, James Peck, Aaron Lucas, Andrew Lucas, Moses Lucas, Edith Edmonson, and Goldina Lucas. Mrs. Peterson And Organizes Local a Branch of the Women's Christian (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Denton, Md., Mar. 15—Mrs. Eliza Peterson, of Texas, national organizer of the work of the Women's Temperance Union among the colored people, has been here in the interest of her work. She organized a local W. C. T. U. The officers are: Mrs. A. M. Bailey, president; Mrs. Adaline Lewis, vice president; and Mrs. Lily Tucker, secretary. Mrs. Sarah Carter entertained at dinner Rev. and Mrs. Joseph G. Bryant and Miss Myrtle Bryant. Miss Cornelia Fountain is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Walter Dixon, of Baltimore. The meeting of the Women's Missionary Society was held last Wednesday at the parsonage of Bethel A. M. E. Church. Following the meeting, Mrs. Joseph G. Bryant served hot waffles and cocoa. Miss Hattie Frazier is recovering from an attack of the grip. Mr. Armstead Williams is quite indisposed. Snow Hill News [Special to The Afro-American Ledger.] Snow Hill, Md., Mar. 14—Mary Watson, who swallowed a lapel button, has returned from Salisbury, Md., after having the button removed at the Peninsula General Hospital. Mrs. Mary E. Nelson, of Baltimore, is here for an indefinite stay, after spending two weeks in Philadelphia. Rally services were held at the Coll Spring M. E. Church. Rev. J. W. Gillispereached, after which a collection of $50 was taken. Rev. I. D. Paine is pastor of the church. Mr. Peter L. Henry gave a successful entertainment at the Odd Fellows' Hall for the benefit of the M. E. Church. Miss Mildred Palmer, of Baltimore, is visiting here. Mr. Samuel Dunean, who has been dn the sick list, is able to be out again. Chestertown Happenings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Chestertown, Md., Mar. 14—Boys' Day services were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday. An attractive program was presented. Messrs. Edward Matthews Thomas Rigby, Michael Cotton, Henry Murray, John Gillam, Emanuel Cann, Charles Frisby, and John W. Broadway have been elected trustees of the church. Woman's Day services were held at Janes M. E. Church Sunday morning and afternoon. Rv. W. C. Jason, president of Deleware State College, at Dover, Del., delivered an inspiring address to the ladies at night! The collections during the day were good. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER WE ARE MAKING A SPECIALTY OF AND OTHER KINDS OF SOCIETY PRINTING.... CORRECT FORM AS WELL AS GOOD TASTE DEMANDS THE USE OF THE BEST IN THE PRINTER'S ART THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. 628 NORTH EUTAW STREET. EDITOR WHITE GETS YEAR IN CHAIN GANG Georgia Crackers Resent Article Published In the Broadax-Also Fined Atlanta, Ga., Mar. 14—George St. Julian White, editor of the Georgia Broadaxe, who was arrested last November charged with libel in publishing an article that had previously appeared in the Chicago Defender, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to twelve months in the chain gang and fined $400. A white man named Hollingshead, who lived near Augusta, was shot and killed by a colored man named Walker for an alleged assault on the latter's wife. Walker was arrested and convicted of murder in the first dergee. The Chicago Defender published the article and the Broadaxe published the same. Editor White was arrested and taken to the jail nearest the home of the dead man, and the whites prepared to lynch him. He was carrion to the jail at Augusta, thus preventing a lynching at the hands of the crackers. Friends secured his release on $700 bail. It has been freely asserted that White was slated for the chain gang, and his plea of guilty is said to have been due to the desire to escape a heavier sentence. The plea of guilty was entered by his attorney and the fine immediately paid. The Atlanta Independent said, editorially last week, that White got off lightly, but it does not dare to claim that white editors who publish wicked untruths about colored people should be punished. Work of the Virginia Baptist Seminary Lynchburg, Va., Mar. 12—The work of the Virginia Baptist Seminary and College is expanding and the school is reaching a larger number of people than ever before. The seminary may be regarded as the life work of the late Gregory W. Hayes. It is supported mainly by the colored Baptist of this State. The president, Rev. R. C. Woods, has recently returned from the North, where he conducted a campaign in the interest of the work. 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BALTIMORE, MARCH 16. 1912 THEODORE ROOSEVELT. other Mr. Roosevelt will be dominated at the coming Republican National Convention, we know at. Still, there is one thing worthy of the most serious consideration. Possibly; there are no two men in the country in whom the great body of the people have stronger personal confidence, than Moore Roosevelt and William Bryan. Ridicule is not evident. Some may sneer at an effort to ridicule the matter, but affect remains. The plain face like originality. They add directness. Neither are they opposed towards simplicity. If people could get a good honest way to express their wishes in an essential primary, there would only be some great surprises. Scribes and Pharisee, in a general sense, may discredit the story of Theodore Roosevelt, the great masses of people look upon Mr. Roosevelt in a differing manner. The man who does appeals to them. The man, who is not afraid to open his mouth, western rebuke of those who oppress the poor and hard pressed, is one who commends himself to the hearts of the great body of people, who never expect to work office, who who feel glad in the depths of their hearts when he have a real manly and sympathetic man to occupy the seat as their National Ruler. We do not know whether Mr. Roosevelt will nominated or not, but we do know that there is a very warm heart in the hearts of the great body of the people who are not capitals of wealth, but who are honely striving to get their living in that state of life where in Province has been pleased to call them. They are for Roosevelt, because they honestly believe that he is for them. THE BISHOP QUESTION IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH. While our Roman Catholic brethren are yet contending for Negro priests, our brethren of the Episcopal faith, having long since gained that point, are ardently contending for the Episcopate. It is worthy of note that there is not a single congregation of colored Episcopalians, in the United States, having authority in their own affairs, that has a white priest as their rector; and, there are only about two or three colored congregations, occupying dependent relations having white priests as their But the question of havro Bishops is the vital one among them. At the last General Convention, held in Cincinnatti, the proposition providing for Negro Bishops, in the House of Bishops, was only defeated by 4 votes. The vote stood 33 in favor and 37 against. Agitation of the matter has met steadily with an increasing vote in its favor. In the meantime, a measure was put through enabling some of the larger dioceses to have increased Episcopal supervision by the employment of a kind of assistant Bishop, commonly spoken of as "Suffragans." The colored people oppose Suffragan Bishops, for they want Bishops of full powers, who can take the initiative. However, the Bishop of South Carolina, who is opposed to the Negro being a "full" Bishop, has asked his convention to consent to his having Negro Suffragan Bishop. This has resulted in thoroughly stirring up the white people in that diocese with respect to the matter, and it looks as if there will be a "hot time" at the next convention in May. Some favor the proposition while others strongly disfavor the same. Among those who are opposed to giving the Negro as much as a "Suffragan Bishop," is the white rector of St. Paul's Church, Charleston, who in a recent issue of a local paper conclusively shows that all the ultra radical opposers of the Nergo are not dead. It is really difficult to understand how any man knowing the love of God, in Christ Jesus, could possibly write so harshly of his neighbor. If a man love not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? People must be introduced to each other before they reach heaven. If the Rev. Mr. Conwell fails to know his black brother here upon earth, he will not have the good fortune of receiving an introduction in the other world. Among other things, this Reverend brother says: "The inevitable thing is that we must oppose Negro Episcopacy in every form. Here we can not compromise. It would be a surrender of principle, a desertion in the face of the enemy, a compromise of honor. If this catastrophy threatens it must be attacky. Has every argument in the National counsels been exhausted, every effort made to arouse the Church to an appreciation of its danger, every Bishop warned of the humiliation which manaces him? Does the situation warrant a campaign? Let it be done. Let everything and anything be done rather than that South Carolina should by an act say to the world that the Negro, who is unfit for any civil preferment, even for suffrage, is nevertheless fit for the Episcopacy—or the Episcopacy for him." TREAT HIM AS A MAN; NOT AS A PROBLEM. The Reverend Father Plantevigne, of this city, has thoroughly demonstrated in the paper recently delivered by him, at the Roman Catholic University, in Washington, that he is both a man of wisdom and vision. Not only that, but Father Plantevigne is a brave and courageous man. Any colored person, member of a white organization, who has the courage to speak right out his convictions, whether they are or not in accord with accepted policies of action, is an unusual and strong character. Such a character is Father Plantevigne. He argues most convincingly the need of colored priests in the Roman Catholic Church. Strange to say, yet true, the greatest obstacles in having more Negro priests in abundance is the colored people themselves. When any colored congregation, Roman Catholics or others, oppose priests of their own race, they thereby give the plainest evidence in the world that they, the objectors, belong to the class of the colored race who are really "inferior" to those of their brethren who thoroughly believe in themselves, and who are not without multiplied evidence of their ability to produce and to achieve. Father Plantevigne's argument is unanswerable. He is really an able man, and, any colored congregation of Roman Catholics which would hesitate to have him as pastor, in such hesitancy confess their lack of sufficient elevation of character as would rightly appreciate the gifts and endowments of such a capable and worthy priest. The whole article is perfectly splendid, and we regret our inability to reproduce the same. But here is a choice section from his excellent paper. He says: "Never imagine that the colored people are satisfied as long as there is a Jim Crow sign on the confessional or on the pews or on a side door for them to go in. The great leakage in the Catholic Church is due to this very fact; that they do not feel at home in mixed congregations where there are discriminations. We preach humility to them but if we say that grace does not destroy nature, as an excuse for one side, we have to advance the same excuse for the other. Let a German congregation relegate a few Irish families to a few back seats or the galleries, simply because these are Irish, and let us see how long these few families continue to go there. Human nature is the same everywhere. gro than they have for a Norr rat, and hardly as much. There very little manhood left after Georgia Chain Gang, or a Delew whipping post gets through with man. Any man who runs against either has our sympathetic the editor of the Independent would like to have a taster it himself, if so we have no objections. He will in all probable know what it means when he goes through with it. Any man "If, then, we wish to evangelize the Negro race keep this one thing in view: treat him as a man and not as a problem. He resents this. You plea to your non Catholics to get evidence from competent source when anxious to learn of the Catholic Church. By the advantages I have received from your hands, I am in a position to tell you to your greater advantage the attitude of the colored people to the Church, and the means to get and hold them there." Even if some colored Roman Catholic congregations fail to adequately appreciate the worth and ability of such a useful man, as Father Plantevigne, it is a genuine pleasure to know that colored people, every where, not of the Roman Church, genuinely appreciate the manliness of the witness of such a courageous racial leader, in places where it is most needed. AGITATION PAYS Society and human life as expressed in State and organizations are like the smooth flowing rivers whose placidity are not disturbed unless a new flow of water strikes their channels. But when rains fall, and new waters pour into the rivers, their peaceful flow is turned into rushing tides carrying away the useless driftwood which has clung along the banks and purifying the stream itself. So agitation in Church and State purifies the streams of thought and action and great principles submerged by popular complacency, are brought to the surface, and the battle for right action rags around them. A few months ago we had a tremendous siege of political agitation in the State of Maryland; the agitation brought light on certain conditions in our State which could not have been brought by any other means, and because of the agitation, the bandages were torn from the eyes of the electors resulting in the election of a Republican governor, who is giving the State the sort of service long needed in the governor's chair. The slave came to freedom because of agitation led on by John Brown, Lovejoy, Douglass, Wendel Phillips, and others. Protestant Christianity today with all its reach and power for good is but the result of the agitation of the reformers, who endured all manner of hardship for what they believed to be the truth. No matter where today you may trace man's largest blessings and liberties, if you go backward to their genesis, you will find they were born of agitation. In a masterful editorial in the Central Christian Advocate a few weeks ago, Dr. C. B. Spencer, the editor, puts forth one of the most epoch making editorials which has appeared in the Church Advocate for many years. He enters a plea on the basis of necessity, for the election by the next General Conference of a Negro Bishop to spend his time among the twenty Negro Conferences of Methodism and infers that noting less than that can be looked upon as fair play for the Negroes of the church. This agitation began very quietly some ten years ago, and may now be considered as being at its flood stage. A book written by a Negro and published by the Methodist Book Concern, is perhaps one of the storm centers of the agitation, for the author boldly declares that the white men of the church must give the Negroes equal privileges, or set them apart in a church by themselves. WHERE ARE THEY? We are frank to confess that we do not know whether the Atlanta Independent is coming or going. The idea of saying that a colored man got off lightly with a sentence to the chain gang of Georgia, for even the space'of one day, is to say that the either the author of the editorial did not know what he was talking about, or he had some feeling against the poor devil unfortunate enough to receive a Georgia chain gang sentence The very idea of the chain gang is enough without experiencing its horrors. No Negro has ever gone into the chain gang of Georgia and come out of it with a spark of manhood in his bosom. It would be an impossibility, for the men who are in control, if men they can be called, have no more use for a. gro than they have for a Norway rat, and hardly as much. There is very little manhood left after a Georgia Chain Gang, or a Deleware whipping post gets through with a man. Any man who runs up against either has our sympathy. Perhaps the editor of the Independent would like to have a taste of it himself, if so we have no objections. He will in all probability know what it means when he gets through with it. Any man who has no more sympathy for his race than this ought to have a dose of it. SOUTH SOLVING ITS OWN PROBLEMS So Says Dr. Washington In An Address Delivered At Chicago Chicago, Mar. 14—Dr. Booker T. Washington delivered three addresses here to large audiences Sunday. Monday's Record-Herald gives the following account of the address delivered at night: "In the heart of every American there is the spirit of fair play which recognizes and rewards success. If the Negro goes on quietly, patiently and doggedly doing his duty, as he is trying to do it now, he will be no exception to the rule." In this way Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee Institute last night summed up the Negro problem before a large audience at Orchestra Hall. His words were freely applauded. "Mine is a new race, one with a future," declared Dr. Washington. "It is the privilege of the whole American people to help us. Hatred of Work Lost. "The brightest evidence of the Nergo's progress today is the fact that there is hardly anything remaining of the old prejudice against manual labor. The Negro realizes that there is no progress unless the dignity, beauty and use of labor are realized. "The most important part of our work does not lie in the number of students gratuated from Tuskegee and like institutions but in the influence that these carry home and exert upon their neighbors. "There is a changing spirit in the South and elsewhere toward the Negro. You hear a lot of talk from the Tillman and Vardaman type. They represent one class. The other class is that growing proportion of white people in the South which aids the Negro in every way lending him money with which to buy land and raising him to independence and self-respect. Settling Own Problem. "I know about the lynchings—they would be a disgrace to any country—but we are settling our own problem and the quiet, cultured intelligent whites of the South are aiding us. "I thank God that I am a black man. I wouldn't be a white man if I could tonight. I like to belong to a race that has ignorance poverty, everything adverse, to fight—to a race with a future. I'm glad I'm black because I have work to do. "Some are kind enough to say that I am making sacrifices. I never sacrificed anything in my life—nor does any man who renders a service to his fellows. A thing worth living and dying for is the privilege of making some human being happy and useful. That's the satisfaction of the work of Tuskegee. Cumberland, Md. Notes. Mr. William Mills, enroute from Pittsburgh to Baltimore, spent a few days in Cumberland. He was entertained at a card party given by Mrs. Harry Snowden. Those present were: the Misses Florence, Helen and Dora Massey, Bertha and Violet Williams, Jessie and Hazel Banks, Edwards, Burgle, Gram, Martha Brooks; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snowden; Messrs. Nelson Denson, W Harris, John Watson, Denean Banks, Eddie Washington, Raymond Brooks, Walter Bean, Robert McNeal, Geo. Massey, and William Mills. Religious Educational Association Holds Meeting. St. Louis, Mo., Mar. 15—Among the papers read at the ninth annual meeting of the Reigious Education Association was one on "Education of the Negroes for Religious Leadership" by Rev. Gorge A. Gates, prsidnt of Fisk University, and another on "The Higher Education and Negro Leadership" by Henry Wilder Foote, secretary of education for the American Universi- tarian Association INTERESTING MEETING OF MU-SO-LIT CLUB INTERESTING MEETING OF MU-SO-LIT CLUB Mr. Gormet C. Wilkinson Reads A Brilliant Paper Before That Body. Washington, D. C., March 14—Arguing convincingly the necessity for efficient race leaders in every line of useful endeavor, Mr. Garnet C Wilkinson, of the faculty of the M street High School, read a remarkably interesting and profitable paper last Friday evening at the regular monthly meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club at Martin's Cafe. The attendance was the largest of the season, and a number of distinguished visitors enjoyed the exercises. Mr. Wilkinson presented. statistics showing the progress the Negro has made in his fifty years of freedom, and gave unstinted praise to the leaders of the past who have wrought so well, despite many limitations in education, experience and opportunity. His study of the educational institutions, the churches, business enterprises, and political history was a veritable encyclopedia of information, and is well worth preservation in some permanent form. His conclusion—that the pressing demand of today is trained leaders—men specially prepared to deal systematically and intelligently with the mass of problems that confront our people at every turn—found ready agreement at the hands of his heavens. "Honesty of purpose counts for much," said Mr. Wilkinson, "and willingness to serve is a desirable asset in our development, but to secure the very best results in his fierce competition with the best blood and brain of the century, the Negro must build up an aggregation of highly trained and exceptionally equipped leaders, who can measure arms on equal terms with the most efficient and capable of any other race on the face of the earth." Mr. Wilkinson was generously applauded. The vigorous discussion which followed, was participated in by Lieut. T. H. R. Clarke, James F. Chesnutt, James C. Waters, Jr., and L. E. Johnson. Lawyer N. R. Harper, a practicing attorney in Louisville, Ky., of forty years' standing, author of the classic drama, "Tallaboo," playing at the Howard Theater, was introduced and gave an inspiring story of how he came o write he play, "a problem play with a purpose"—to preach a sermon from the stage on racial uplift. Other addresses were delivered by Hon. W. T. Vernon, supervisor of Indian Schools, Mr. W. H. J Becket, who comes from Pittsburg to be physical director of the Y. M. C. A., and Mr. E. L. Scott, of Bethel Literary Society. Under the skillful pilotage of President Robert A. Pelham, the famous Mu-So-Lit Club is having the most prosperous season of its eight years of existence. Ends His Seventh Year As Pastor Rev. W A. C. Hughes will end his seventh year as pastor of Sharp Street Memorial Church Sunday. The close of the year finds the church in good condition, spiritually and financially and many of the members of the church have expressed themselves as favoring the return of Dr. Hughes. The recent rally of the prophets was a success. Mrs. Hughes, wife of the pastor, was presented a handsome set of furs a few evenings ago, the gift of a number of the ladies of the church. Persons who are weak in body and mind often become vegetarians in the hope of gaining strength, but the fact that many persons who eat no flesh are deficient in energy and aggressiveness does not warrant the insinulation with which Dr. Wille has been credited in the newapers, that the non-flesh eater is a "mollycodle." If this is true of many who discontinue the use of flesh as food, there is at least one exception in the Mexican revolutionary leader, Madero, and the writer thinks he knows another. Many persons, probably, would change their diet and other habits if they had the courage needed. ROOSEVELT CAMPAIGN ON IN EARNEST With the gathering of Republicans from all over the State at the Hotel Rennert Wednesday night, the campaign in the interest of the candidacy of Theodore Roosevelt was practically inaugurated. Addresses were delivered by Col. E. C. Carrington, who is directing the Roosevelt fight in this State; Senator Joseph Dixon, who has charge of the Roosevelt headquarters in Washington; Hon. Charles J. Bonapart and others. Much enthusiasm for the Colonel was manifested and many predicted Roosevelt would defeat the Taft cohorts in Maryland. Senatr Dixon told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger that he had received many gratifying assurances of support from colored voters the country over. "I believe that the great majority of the colored voters are with us," he said. "Only today we received a petition signed by five bishops and a number of ministers stating that they were opposed to Mr. Taft. These men will all work for the Colonel. I feel most optimistic about the chances of Mr. Roosevelt for the people are with us." Lining up for Roo evelt. There has been much stirring among the colored voters of the city during the past week. Organizations looking to the support of the Roosevelt candidacy have already been formed and the work will start with a vim within the next few days. The Equitable Republican League met Thursday afternoon and selected a committee, consisting of Dr. H. J. Brown, John H. Murphy, Warner T. McGuinn, Rev. Joseph Gwynn, J. N. V. Stith; and Hugh E. Macbeth, to let the white Roosevelt leaders know where the colored leaders stand and of their plans for the campaign. At a meeting of a number of gentlemen, held at 628 N. Eutaw street, Tuesday night, the Taft administration was roundly denounced and plans for assisting the Roosevelt candidacy made. The Central Republican Roosevelt Club was formed. The club will wage an active campaign. The same committee that was appointed at the afternoon meeting to confer with the white leaders was appointed by the club. Dr. H. J. Lrown was elected president. Taft Folks Worried. That Taft folks seemed worried is only expressing it mildly in talking about Maryland. The Taft leaders were at the White House Thursday to discuss with Secretary Hilles some of the aspects of the campaign. Not five colored men of prominence in the city have come for the nomination of Taft and with nearly all of the prominent colored men of the city openly declaring their allegiance to the Colonel, Taft's prospects seem pretty blue among the colored voters of the city and State, and especially should primaries be held. Rev. A. B. Callis Wants To Be A Delegate. Rev. A. B. Callis, pastor of the Laurens Street Baptist Church, is said to have the favor of Collector William F. Stone as one of the Taft delegates from the Fourth Congressional district. Following the announcement of the Roosevelt candidacy, Rev. Callis came out strongly for Taft, and declared that the Southern policy of the present national administration was alright for the race. The mention of his name has already aroused the colored voters of the district, the great majority of whom are thoroughly out of accord with Mr. Taft's policy of excluding colored men from high official positions in the South. Rev. Dr. William M. Alexander who has not declared himself if either Republican presidential candidate, is also mentioned as one of the Taft delegates. He was a Taft delegate four years ago. City Councilman Harry S. Cummings is also among those mentioned as a Taft delegate from the district. He has already declared himself for Mr. Taft's renomination and is politically close to Collector Stone. He delivered one of the speeches seconding Roosevelt's nomination in 1904. (1) GEORGE A. WATTY, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, who will have charge of the Annual Thanksgiving Services of the Order at Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon. Alexandria, Va., Mar. 14—Rev. C. S. Briggs will end a successful year at Roberts M. E. Chapel this Sunday night. All of the benevolences have been raised and the Morgan College Carnegie fund also. Naomi Arcade, National Progressive Order of Odd Fellows and John W. Young's Juvenile House, will enjoy the distinction of having a special sermon preached to them at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon March 17th, at 3 P. M. by the Rev. William Alexander. D. D. of Sharon Baptist Church. His renowned choir and congregation are invited to accompany him. Mrs. Lydia Blake, president Lend-A-Hand Circle. Annie Bell Burke, secretary. D. G. Hill, pastor. Special Notice. This Sunday evening the last one before the session of conference every member of Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington and East street, is most urgently requested to be at the morning service. The pastor desires to bring to the attention of the members a matter of vital importance to the church. Rev. C. G. Cummings, pastor. Palm Sunday Afternoon. March 31st, 1912 at 6:15 P. M. The Famous Juvenile Troubadours and Mr. T. Henderson Kerr—violin soloist In a Sacred Service Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey In charge Supervision of the Galileans Special Notice King Solomon Lodge No. 1 B. & S. of Good Hopes. To the members, You are hereby notified to see to it that your dues do not exceed $1.50 on April 16, 1912 If so, it will be your loss. You are earnest requested to be present. Brother W. H. Saunders, W. S. The First Baptist Church Literary Society organized February 27 1912, meets every Thursday evening from 8 to 10 p. m. at the church, Caroline and McElderry streets. Officers: president, John W. Davis; vice president, Mrs. Martha Baker; secretary, Roland L. Fallin; assistant secretary, Miss Francis Proctor; treasurer, Mrs. Cornelia Thompson; critic, Miss Edna Hall; pianist, Mrs Matilda Stanley; chair man program committee, Mrs. Mary Fitchett. Object—to raise the moral, intellectual, and industrial standard of East Baltimore. Rev. P. Carter Neal, pastor. All are cordially invited. POSTPONED The date of Bishop J. Albert Johnson's lecture has been changed from March 12th to Monday, March 18th 1912, owing to the rainstorm. Purchased tickets will be good for that date. Come and hear and see his great illustrat d lecture on South Africa and its people. J. W. Norris, pastor. The Alphian Male Singing Association will render a sacred concert at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday March 17th at 5 o'clock. p. m. Mrs. Lena Thomas, president. Miss Edna Henry, secretary. Offering at the door. Dr. J. Garland Penn will address the league of Sharp Street Church Sunday March 17th, 1912. A special program has been prepared. SPECIAL.... NOTICES.... Come spend a social hour at the pastoral reception to be held at Ames Memorial M. E. Church, Carey and Baker streets Monday evening, March 18th, 1912 in the honor of Rev. D. D. Turpeau family. Cards of admission, 10 cents. Refreshments on sale. Louisa Jones, president. Mamie Curtis, secretary. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, pastor. Queen And King Rally At St. Paul M. E. Church. Queen and King Rally at St. Paul's M. E. Church, Saratoga street, between Carrollton avenue and Carey street, Sunday, March 17, 1912, under the auspices of the auxiliary of the Woman's Home Missionary Society. 11 a. m. preaching. 3 h. m. platform meeting by the White Home Missionary Society. will be addresses by Mrs. B Holmes, Mrs. Anna R. H. M Miss M. Josephine Henry, other noted speakers. Music the Mendelsohn Oratorio Soo Mr. John W. Brown, director, be a special feature of this ming.. 8 p. m., preaching by the pastor. All are invited to be present at these services. Louisa Lynn, president. M. J. Camper, secretary. Rev. S. H. Norwood, pastor. Special Notice. A feast of good things under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor society of the Pennsylvania A. M. E. Zion Church on Sunday, March 24, 1912. 11 a. m., Mrs. A. D. Blackburn Truxon, the evangelist, subject "Weighed in the Balance" 2 p. m., Platform meeting, Mrs J. A. Handy, presiding. Address by Miss Charlotte Davage, of Grace Pregbyterian Church. Solo by Miss M. E. Ford, of Shiloh Baptist Church. Recitation (Beyond) by Miss Emma G. Butler. Solo, Mme, Lillian Reed Thompson. 6 p. m., Christian Endeavor hour. Be with us to greet Ebencer Christian Endeavor Society. John L. Murray, president. 8 p. m., service, Hon. Joseph C. Evans, presiding. Address by Rev. L. Z. Johnson, D. D., pastor of Madison street Presbyterian Church. Address by Mrs. M. E. Williams, of Grace Presbyterian Church. Solo by Mme. Lula Scott, of Enon Baptist Church. Solo by Mme. Bessie Speed, of Leadenhall Street Baptist Church. Trio by Mme. Ida V. Coston, Mr. Joseph A. Coston, of St. John A. M. E. Church, and Mr. Joseph L. Butler. Chorus music under the direction of the choir of the A. M. E. Zion Church under the direction of Prof. James T. Butler. Rev. E. D. W. Jones, pastor. Joseph L. Butler, president of V. C. C. S. C. & P. Phone, St. Paul 7464 JAMES C. HAWKINS 310 St. Paul St. Real Estate. Rents Collected Mortgages and loans negotiated. L. Gregory Hubert, Manager. Up-town office, 1217 Argyle Avenue. LOANS $10,000 - Ten Thousand Dollars at Lafayette on City and County to Loan on City and County; property in separate lots from $50.00 up on mortgages, notes and other forms of approved security. Money on hand-no delay. Harry S. Cummings, Attorney-at-Law, 219 Courtland Street If It Comes Under The Head Of "DRUGS" We Have It. A Specialty. FOR SALE—A first class barber shop; fine fixtures and an excellent trade in the N. W. section of the city. Owner leaving city. Apply at 21 E. Saratoga street. H. M. BURKETT. For Rent—2 large unfurnished rooms, second floor. Adult preferred. 913 Druid Hill avenue, The Candy Kitchen. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER SPECIAL NOTICES C. Y. W. C. A. 1200;Druid Hill Avenue. WILLING WORKERS' DAY You are invited to attend the Sunday afternoon services on March 17, at 5 P. M. Address by Miss Miss Melissa Minor M. E. Murphy, Pres E. E. Bright, Secy. At St. Paul's M. E. Church, Saratoga street near Cary, Easter Sunday night April 7th, 1912, An Oratorio Subject, The Great Light will be rendered, by 40 voices under the auspices of the choir. Postively a silver offering at the door. Mr. T. H. Franklin, Director Mrs. M. L. Freeland, Organist. S. H. Norwood, Pastor All patients of the late Dr. Chas. Fax, dentist, having unfinished or any new work may have the same attended to at his office, 914 Eutaw street. Dr. J. M. Wilkins will have charge of the practice Mrs. Chas. Fax. SPECIAL NOTICE. There will be a special sermon to the Ellsworth Post No. 19, G. A. R. and Ladies Relief Corps at Ebenez- A. M. E. Church Sunday, March on at 8 p. m. The Lincoln Guy, and Birney Posts and other Relief Corps have been invited. The said service in the interest of the Church Aid Society. Mrs. M. L. Crew, presided. Rev. J. W. Norris, pastor. The Annual Thanks KNIGHTS C nual Thanksgiving Services of the KNIGHTS OF PY THIAS The Annual Thanksgiving Services of the KNIGHTS OF PY THIAS Of N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A. Will be held at Sharp Street Sunday afternoon, Ma Sermon by Rev. Pastor of Metropolitan A. M. And at John Wes Sunday afternoon, M Sermon by Rev Ernest Lyon The public is invited GEO. A. WATTY Josiah Diggs, G. K. of R. & S. Wanted 100 DALY'S American and NOW 1117 PENNSYL BOOKS ARE NOW O The New Stee Sharp Street M. E. Church day afternoon, March 17th, at 3 o'clock Sermon by Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D. F Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Wasington, D. C. And at John Wesley M. E. Church day afternoon, March 24th at 3 o'clock by Rev Ernest Lyon, Former Minister to Liberia. The public is invited to worship with us. GEO. A. WATTY,{Grand Chancellor s, G. K. of R. & S. Lewis E. Williams, Brig. Gen'l. ted 100 People to Eat! DALY'S=WHY? American and European Plan NOW OPEN PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BOOKS ARE NOW OPENED FOR DATES The New Steamer Starlight Josiah Diggs, G. K. of R. & S. Lewis E. Williams, Brig. Gen'. Wanted 100 People to Eat! 1117 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BOOKS ARE NOW OPENED FOR DATES The New Steamer Starlight The New Steamer Starlight Fully equipped in every way according to law. Inspected by the government, will be allowed to carry one thousand or more passengers. We are fully able to take your excursion wherever you may desire to go. HAVRE DE GRACE PORT DEPOSIT CHESTERTOWN ST. MICHAELS EASTON OXFORD CAMBRIDGE ANNAPOLIS OR TO THE WELL-KNOWN GREATER BROWN'S GROVE WHAT IS YOUR EXCUSE NOW? We especially request you to for yourself and get terms before else. Steamer will be open for A greater inducement will be and Organizations for Day's Ex- moonlights are beyond your expe For further information apply Carey Street, or Walter R. Lang Keep your eye on this paper Mr. Brown can be seen even Sunday morning at the above m any evening after 8 P. M. Don Carey Street. Baltimore, Md. especially request you to insert the new Steamer. See yourself and get terms before booking your date with anyone Steamer will be open for inspection April 1st. Greater inducement will be given Churches, Sunday Schools organizations for Day's Excursions. The inducements for rights are beyond your expectation. Further information apply to George W. Brown, 1451 N. Street, or Walter R. Langley, 1418 Jefferson Street. Keep your eye on this paper. It will keep you fully posted Brown can be seen every Saturday night, and especially morning at the above mentioned address. You may call morning after 8 P. M. Don't forget the address, 1451 North Street. Baltimore, Md. We especially request you to inspect the new Steamer. See for yourself and get terms before booking your date with anyone else. Steamer will be open for inspection April 1st. A greater inducement will be given Churches, Sunday Schools and Organizations for Day's Excursions. The inducements for Moonlights are beyond your expectation. For further information apply to George W. Brown, 1451 N. Carey Street, or Walter R. Langley, 1418 Jefferson Street. Keep your eye on this paper. It will keep you fully posted. Mr. Brown can be seen every Saturday night, and especially Sunday morning at the above mentioned address. You may call any evening after 8 P. M. Don't forget the address, 1451 North Carey Street. Baltimore, Md. Sacred Concert By Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church Choir At the Church, Dolphin and Etting Streets GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore S P. M., Pastor to the West End B. F. Club. Rev. E. P. W. Jones, Pastor 11 A. M. Sermon by Rev. Jeantta Johns. Subject, "A Woman in the City." 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 3 P. M. Rev. Johns will preach on "Church Banners." 6 P. M., Varick C. E. Society Mrs. L. V. Marshall, Presideut 8 P. M. Sermon by Rev. Johns. Subject, "What I say unto you I say unto all: Watch." S.P.M., Sermon by the Pastor. We do hereby express our thanks to the various church associations for their assistance at our Woman's Day services, which was quite a success. Advertise with us. Good news from "King's Hill" WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 3 P. M., Local Preachers' Day. Rev. James L. Williams, Chairman 4.30 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., sermon by Pastor to the Coachmen's Union Aid Society of Baltimore City and invited guests. Monday, March 18th, 8 P. M., Union Love Feast and the Pastor's Farewell Address. W. C. Tongue, Superintendent Edyth M. Cooper, Pres. E. L. GREEN SPRING M. E. CHURCH Sunday, March 17th, 1912. 10 A. M., Class Meeting. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor. 2.20 P, M., Sunday School 4 P. M., Epworth League 3 P. M. and 8 P. M., "Decision Day" and Sunday School services. At which time we hope to have with us Miss Carrie Mitchell and Mrs. Ella Davis White. Come and hear these great singers. Mr. S. S. Oliver, Supt. Mrs. J. R. Milligan, Pres. E.L. Mrs. Nellie James, Pres. L. Aid AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH, Crown and Poker St. Sunday, March 10, 1912. 11.00 A. M., sermon by Rev. Dr. W. P. Hayes, Pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, New York City. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 3 P. M., special services to singing and praying bands of the city. Addresses by Rev. Hayes and Turpeau. Joseph Harris, leader. 5.00 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M., Farewell Sermon by the Pastor. Quarterly Meeting all day at JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 10 A. M., Quarterly Love Feast. 11 A. M., Preaching. District Superintendent and Pastor. 10 P. M., Quarterly Conference. 3.30 P. M., Preaching by the Rev. Dr. Stepteau to the Ushers' Association of Baltimore. All are invited. 8 P. M., The Rev. G. J. Hawkes, one of the most successful evangelists of the city. Monday night, the 13th. Ushers' Entertainment. Tickets bought for the 12th will be good for that night. Wednesday night, the 20th, Official Reception and Pastor's Reunion. Interesting program. All are invited. Persons holding boxes and envelopes for benevolence will hand them in. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. James H. Jenkins, Pastor. 11 A. M., Preaching by Rev. Aquilla Brooks, D. D. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School, J. W. Jones, Supt. 6 P. M., Epworth League Special Program. 8 P. M., Preaching by Rev. Juo. M. Barnes. All are cordially invited. Everybody welcome. John M. Barnes, Pres. E. L. CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. W. H. Frusty. 2 30 P. M., Sunday School, W. L. Gibson, Supt. 4. 30 P. M., Epworth League. 8 P. M. Sermon by Rev. Joseph Wheeler, Public Installation of Epworth League Officers, and Presentation of New Charter. Steward's Rally All Day. Monday Night, the Dramatic Cantata, Santa Claus' Christmas May, will be given. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor 9.30 A. M. Bible Class. Charles T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Leua Thomas, Pres. E. L. CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street. 11 h. m. Preaching by Rev. Bedford 2.30 P. M. Sunday School. 7.30 P. M. Sermon by Pastor. All are invited. Dr. G. W. Kenward, Pastor in charge. BETHEL A. M. E. Druid Hill Ave and La Rev. D. G. Hill, Pa Sunday, March 17 11 A. M., sermon by H Beckett. 3 P. M., Sunday School 3.30 P. M., Special Se- Rev. Wm. Alexander. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by M. Berkett. Fourteenth Annual Wor- TRINITY A. M. E. CHU Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., P. Sunday, March 24th, 19 11 A. M., Speakers: Mrs. Brooks, and Mrs. Lula Scott 3 P. M., Speakers, Miss Beale, Mrs E. L. Stepteau Mamie White and three addresses from the Presidents Organizations of sister church 7 30 P. M. Platform Me Mrs. Mary F. Haudy Pres Speakers Miss Ethel Thom Mrs. Annie Wortham, Miss L E. Campbell, Mrs. Elinora B. iams and others Mrs. Mary Wright, Pres Miss Julia Thoraton, Vice Mrs. A. L. Waters, Secu WATERS A. M. E. CH. Aisquith St., near Jefferson Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, Pas- 427. Aisquith Street 11 A. M. Special Sermon Pastor, subject, "How to get ligion quick." 3 P. M. Sunday School, J. Waters, Supt. 5 45 P. M., A. C. E. Lea special program, Miss Mayme ford, President. 7.30 P. M., Bishop Johns give his famous Sermon South Africa. This is the most structive lecture ever given by Race; to miss it will be a regret one's life, everybody will be required to give at least, 10 ce the door, silver offering. Proceeds for the trustees, an other Sundays will be used for stewards and conference claims. Rolly Rolly, All Rally! Rally! All! M. P. Sydes, Pastor. J. F. Waters, Check Clerk. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 A. M., sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. Henry Ebb Sput. S P. M, Sermon by the Pastor Revival services continued. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun St. Rev. P. W. Wortham, D.D., Pastor Strangers always we T. Andrew Moore, Pre- EBENEZER A. M. E. C. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pa. 11 A. M., sermon by L. 2.30 p. m., Sunday Scho- 6.00 p. m. A. C. E. Leag 8 P. M., sermon by the to the Ellsworth Post of the Army of the Republic wi- associated posts. Sunday, March 17th-GR HANDY MEM. A. M. E. C 1514 Druid Hill Av Excellent program will be bed the entire day. 11 A, M., Mrs M, F. Ha siding. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 3.30 P. M., Mrs. Mary R. presiding. 8 P. M., Mrs. Sarah Blake, siding. Fifty (50) girls will the grand march. Friends are really invited. Committee on Program Miss Mary Beal, chairman Mary Cephas, Mrs. Sarah I Mrs. Martha Thom. sou. Miss E. M. Wilson, Sec. 11 A. M., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 3.30 p. m., Sermon to pray Band by Rev. Aquilla Brooks 4.30 p. m., Allen League 8 p. m., Sermon to Cadets Miss A. E. Russell, Supt. Wm. Butler, pres of league GRACE PRESBYTE'IAN CHUR Dolphin and Etting Rev. W, Edw. Williams, Minister Residence: 623 W. Lanve. Street 11 A. M., "Four Friends" Sermon by the Minister 3.00 P. M., Sunday School 8 P. M., Special Sermon C. Harold Steptenau, D. D. Good music All welcom Special Bible study each day at 8 P.M. William Anderson, Sus Mrs. Ruth Lee ASCO |y') S ebeecanem be Ae a ocshe niet Te Sy CREA ay eS ih pir cM i a I St) CS MBA i BEN OR me ee ee ht Pd oe oy : ot é as Sos aa PENT MOSPITAL TAKES ON NEW LIFE ES Engaged hing To Make It One 40f The Best In ae ‘The City, thal. of the colored physi- His of-ihe city actively in its in- KE the outlook for the Porvi- PieHospital, “415-15 W. Biddle Feet, seems brighter than it has years. The-physcians of the city are en- edion-the staff of the hospital _deetimers te the students -ia the hse of trained nursing and clin- cs ‘Cheir'slogan now is“ new (ailding = and up-to-date eqvip- nt.’” re D. Grant Scott hus been elec- superintendent of the hospital! Dr. RM. Hall, assistant su- Fintendent. Kmong other physicians interes- eil-in the work of the institution rdaDrs, W. ‘T.. Care, H. Stanton McCard, I. N. Cardoza, Edward short: B. Hughes, F. N. Cardo- aeTCS. Hawkins, 0. 4. Wheatley, BM? Rhetta, W. H. Wright, B. ike Starks, Harry F. Brown, J, G. igewart, C. H. Fowler. R. G. Chis Sy E. V. Fitzgerald, J. C. Robin- SA's. E. Fisher, and. William: E. Hig: De. R. H. Johnson is Mesrt: physician. PG, sa Saif Fif) LE ‘ ts fire ite ce it > RAGE OS | : ease bese A NE | os RS Beasts) i RR ez eres : De Cie f RR Ronee) FE ‘ee a yee tee noe n epanpecorT Pp ree oad nurse is Miss Annabell Pisin, argradwaie of the school fof trained. nursing at Freedmen’s “Hospital, Washington, and one of ‘the most efficient nurses in this sec- -tion of the country. Daring her Jineumbeney at Provident Hospital, ‘she has been indefatigable in her ‘forts to advance the work of. the mertion. She has succeeded e cooperation of the board Jager and physicians, in in- hg a number of. persons in ssing needs of the institu- fren shower will take place at Fspital next Tuesday, and itis that all who have sheets, Jets, towels, and other ‘articles ryday necessity. will contrib- jomething. bn W. Rich is président of the of inanagers. ‘Delightful Musicale pupils of Mr. L. Ellsworth \y gave a very delightful fal’ on Thursday at the Paca Lmy. Among those: who part in the program were: fers Saunders, George Ran- 3, Rudolph Watts, Harold Fy. William — Ross, dames per, 1. Hughes, Misses Har- E Vashti Maxwell, and Edith Picrson, and Mrs, Eva Skinner. fie program was concluded by the dition of the anthem, ‘‘Hark, fiat. Mean Those Holy Voice ” : the Juvenile Troubadours. ‘rof. Holmes Speaks rof. D. 0. W. Holmes, vice bincipal of the Colored High thool, was the speaker at the pul- electure Thursday night at the péansylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion huréh.. His subject was ‘‘Avia- ig!” and he explained fully the fatest in aeroplanes and traveling pte air. a eee PMs. Evcn Brooks. a Mrs. Ellen’. Brooks: died at Somes, Prince George county, fa February 20; aged’ 98 years, er:funeral took. place from Brooks MiB. Church, February 22. - She wasian.invalid at-the home off her grandson, Leander Brooks, for four years. =..Mr. Brooks locked patient- mafter-her-every care.-’ She was a ving mother and . grandmother, eis Survived by\ three . children, ity grandchildrpn,: and. twenty- ‘great grand spildren. ~. ‘Three F srundchildren' resided in this irs, Matilde M: ‘Kelion,’Mrs. OOM See rs) = Lauretta: WOULD HAVE & CHAN OF THEA Camden, N. J., Mar. 16--S. A. Dudley, whe winds up @ two-day engagement tomorrow night in “Dr. Beans From Boston,"? has de- claved himself in favor of a_ chain of theaters ran and owned by men of the race. He says that he believes that there are enough colored people jn various sections of the country to support such a venture and that whites interested in colored shows would always help to make audi- ences large. The idea is said to be taken kindly among colored the- atrical folk, expecially those who have had trouble-in securing book- ing in ‘*white’’ houses. REV. DR. JENIFER HIGHLY HONORED Was Tendered A Big Reception At Queen A. M. E. Church Last Tueeday. | Chicago, Mar. 13—Rev. Dr. John T. Jenifer was tendered a big re- ception at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Chureh fast ‘Tuesday night, the oca- sion being his fiftieth anniversary as a minister in the A. M. E. Church. He received gifts in gal from all sections of the country, including the’ Baltimore A. M. E. Preachers’ Meeting, with which he was connected for a number of years, 7 Dr. Jenifer was born in Prince George county, Md., March 10, 1835. He was one of the first graduates of Wilberforce Univers- ity. His pastorate _incluaded Quinn Chapel, this city; Little Rock, Ark’; Charles Street Church, Boston, Mass. ; Metropolitan Church Washington; San Francis, Cal.; and various’ appointments in the Baltimore Conference. He started the work ¢f the A. M. E. Connee- tional Preachers’ Aid Society and iz at present amember of the finan- ciat board of the A, M. E. Church. He was superannuated by the Balti- more Conference in’/1909. A NEAR LYNCHING AT MIDDLEBURG ‘The Killing Of The Anti-Lynch- ing Bill Emboldens White Ruffians. Middleburg, Md., Mar. 13—Em- boldened by the fact that the Mary- land legislature killed the anti- gnehing bill muleting -éounties and cities’ of this State of 5,000 [should a lynching take place within their borders, about 50 of tne white ‘citizens nearly scared a colored 'man.to death here Saturday. This man js said to. have cursed all of the- white people while drank. Whites, incensed at the colored man, gathered at the country store, procured a rope and threw it. over the colored man. — They pulled him over to a tree:and. were talking of lynching the man, when ‘they exacted a promise from him to ‘never curse a white man, ‘They ‘then. let him loose. ' “ ‘Fourth Quarterly Con- | ferance At St. John’s. | The fourth quarterly conference |wes held at St. Jobn’s A.M. E. ;Chureh, Lexington ‘street. near \Piae, Monday night. Reports sub- mitted showed that the work wa [in a flourishing condition. The re- lturn of the pastor, Rev. Lewis S. Flagg. was asked. Following the luisiness of the evening a_ reception was tendered Presiding elder D. J. Jordan. 7 Solomon Henderson Dies At Detrcit . News was received in the city this week’ of the-death of Solomon Henderson at-his home in’ Detroit, Mich. ‘He: was bora in Dorchester county..Md., 46.years'ago, and liv: ed in East Baltimore for a number of years, Cee cig a “= He-is survived by-his wife; his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Henderson; six brothers and one’ sister. All except -his::wifé. ate ‘residents ‘of thiscity, Joho W. ‘Henderson, the well-known Kast Baltimore. <Jnder: taker: isa brotheriof.the -jeceased> THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER JHE AERY ARE ROS) eee 5 les ; ; Ca. MONAT ON Ae ome eg TRE THRU CK AHOMA Tees inal frsme to kurh au | TRIE TAINUUNLABUTA: izo0d, | would have to. und Spatndin that stands higher and |who ig dving a greater work. 1 would call Dr. Jernagin the second edition of the late George W. Lee. | But I must not prolong this lie- Feause 1 have been to so -many places. From the city of Oklaho- ma [ went ta Wewoka, and there [found Dr. A. H. Tyson and a hig committe of men awating my arrival. [was delighted to. look into their faces, and to. see what hey were duing fur the communi- ty. They had’. arranged many things for this old man, . ‘The com- mittee accompahied me to.dizner, thenee | got away from them, and went out and inspected the town athe, When the members of the committee found me, L was ina bunch of Indians studying the In- ‘dian fife. [never was surrounded by so many Indians in all. the - days lof my life. | Ate o'cleck {went avt fo tie school. to see what | could see. hare was.a school two miles away [and the scholars marchéd in to. see the big man. { talked to the chil- aiten, called at the home of Dr, Ty- ‘son, Dr, Brown, the tooth doctor, ‘then went to other places, where 1 found many other things awaiting my attention. — At night I talked for the whole town, and left» fur Oknuulgee, spending the night in. a colored hotel in Holdenvill. Bright and early next morning I was up and headed for Okmulgee. Prof. W. H. Fort had appcinted a committee to meet me, but had fig- ured that { would reach town at 1:30 in the afternoon. ‘They could ‘not see me, making the early car- riages, but [ made them, just the ‘same and slared-out to. visil_ the school. J gat there, and, told the first teacher that ‘*] ‘came to: see hhow de chilluns was gittin’ along.”’ ‘She ut once decided. that. av crazy man had gotten into’the school but received me. J. then went from ‘room to room, seeing what 1 could see, and coming in contact with the Yeachers who did not know me. Next I met Prof, Fort, who is one ‘of the best posted men in the new state, He belougs ‘in Nashville; Tenn. Soon hac me in his: home. One of the teachers furnished me ‘with some dates, another with some ginger snaps, and this was my breakfast. I enjoyed this very much. I yemained in the schocl until noon, and then to the home of Prof. Fort where dinner was served, and back to the school. L will not have time to talk to you about all the things I saw in Okmulgee. but I was the most see- ingest man in the world. Then 1 was invited to the home of Mrs. Whitfield, whose husband is a law- yer. She is a teacher, ant use to live in Bloomington, Ill., and was at one time clerk for the late Prof. W. H. Couneill. 1 enjoyed being in her company and at her home. Her husband ig.a fine young man, and was delighted with a friend of his wife. Off next’morning for Muskogee, Okla. This isa great big city, and our people are duing some bus- iness in town. It would take a whole paper to tell about Muskogee alone. The large buildings owned ‘by our people, the big stores, the business ability of the men. Some of the best business men of the race are located here. Well they are showing the world what they can do. ‘I regret that T must rush through with this letter. From Muskogee, 1 started for ‘the pride of the black people-of Ok- Tahoma, Boley. Every man who lives in Boley thinks that it is next to heaven, and some bf them would rather reach Boley. . Well I have heard so much talk about it, that [ thought I would just see for my- self. Istepped off the carriage. ‘and found’ Rev. WR. Tolliver awaiting my arrival, ‘and he car- ‘ated anai to the nost offite, while he oS BUR Gh S cain | Pee a Ns aie Ss res es meme 8) gs 3 Do eee if es P. eT Ng BU on ee Cen oe Bey OF Seales aie Been. eee ee Ee ee Caen tila late hour, and’whenI did go there, 1 found my things. in the office, and lo and behold the room was too small for me to turnaround in3good. 1 would: have to undress in, the hall and then back into bed, so I told him it would not do. 1 will not tell you of the diffieul- ties experienced in getting into a place in'a real. Negro town, nor will Ltell you. the Sunday School terms I used 2bout it. for there are many srood things about Boley: wor- ‘thy of note. [have seen a Negro! ticket agent, before, but none Ike this one. You will have to listen! then, until [ tell you. D.C. Fite | gerald is the agent, and he is so: lack until he sweats the black ink | he uses for writings. Now T° saw! him do something I have never seen a black agent do before. I savv| him go to a big table at the oe dow and tick something, and then listen to another man tick baek av} him, ond he told that the train,’ as’ he called it, was late. Wonderful. | He is nat alone tie agent and olf ator, but so nich business thal gig has help. B.C. Smith, bageaze geil J. 8. White, clerk; Anna Mii cashier, ‘This is what T fot there, abd. Tem sure you wl ea Jinice with me. ie | Then. to the hello office, ad ‘isa liltle more business fox! have a manager, J. 5. Step| [Miss Wincie Haynes, the hel Smee and Miss Emily Guest, . long. dis- tance hello. I would: like to he juble to tell you all about this, but Will nofat this time,. The Boley; | people took me at a long distance,’ for reasons which they explained. ‘or at least some of them. ‘They said that they had heen worked on. time and time again, and did not | care to be worked on again, and do not blame'them. Idid not go to work on them, but to see the town and tell the people about it. I do; not hold men up for their little money, + Twant to tell you about some few things in Muskogee before I leave the world, but I think another time 1 will go there and give you a full letter from these places. Back to Boley; where [ met Dr. 1. W. | Young, Dr.,W. . Foster, the tooth half suler and pateher, Miss C. “M. ‘Taylor, the druggist. [ will have to-tell you about the banker, and the town site agent, the masonic temple, the postmaster and the post office, the Y. M. C, A., and the: churches and schools in another: letter. | Now J am in Topeka, as you see from this letter, the guest of Hon. John M. Wright and his wife. Mr. Wright is the treasurer of thé city of Topeka. ~. Send all mail for me to -150 N. Wood street, Chicago, ‘Ill. J. O. Midnight. | Negro Population in * liThe United States A recent bulletin of the United States Census gives the following figures as the colored population of the various States: Ohio, 111,443; Indiana, 60,280; Tlinois, 109,041; Michigan, 17.115; Wis- consin, 2,900; Minnesota, 1,084; Iowa, 15,078; Missouri, 157,452; North Dakota, 617; South Dakota, 817; Nebraska, 7,679; Kansas, 54,504; Deleware, 31,1813. Mary- land, 232,249; District of Columia 94,446; Virginia, 671,000; W. Virginia, 64,173; North Carolina, 697,8433; Georgia, 1,176,936; Florida, 308,069; Kentucky, 261,- 656; Tennessee, 473,088; Alabama, 908,275; Mississippi, 1,009,487; Arkansas, . 442,891; Louisiana 713,874; Oklahoma, 187,612; Texas, 600,020; Montana, 1,834; Jdaho, 616; Wyoming, 2,35; Color- ado, 11,153; New Mexico, 1,628; Arizonia, 2,067; Utah, 1,158; Ore- gon. 1,364; New Hampshire, 564; Vermont,’ 1,621; Massachusetts, 38,042; Rhode Island, 9,429; Con- necticut, 15,114; NewY ork, 134,- 181. « FALLS INTO A ‘ 42-FOOT WELL SmithiE. Moss Is Imprisoned For ‘three Days And Escape With A Broken Leg. Richmond, Va., Mar. 13—After being imprisoned at the bottom of a 42-foot well for three days in Goochland county about 30. milés from this city, Smith’ E, Moss “is now at his home recovering from abroken leg and thrée fractured ribs. - Moss was at the bottom: of the well-when rocks and dirt caved in making’ hima prisoner. His leg: as broken by the cave-in, and his ribs were broken in getting out. Duing his enforced stay in the well, Moss had’ nothing to eat, but he chewed up a plug of tobacco. He says he did not get.cold at’ all, but he thought: bis’ time -had come, He is. the wonder of all the people of “his “neighborhood... since . his Sein ceca gni front mathe PARENTS PLEASE READ! ‘What is your child doing after’ _ school hours? What are YOU doing to start that child on the way toward a | Successful Future? Why not let us start him in. business? You should early start your -children. on the way to | the making of successful, business men’ and women, and there is no better way than by teaching them how to earn their own living-the value of a dollar—and taking upon themselves a part of the responsibilities that.will tend toward the development of those qualities of thrift, ambition and self-reliance, that so mark the present-day man. of affairs. And there is nothing that will so develop these qualities as selling newspapers Someof the most successful men and women in public life started out in that way, and today they would not take in exchange all the wealth they possess for the experience gained during those happy child-. hood hours when they weve vending newspapers on the streets. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER is more and more and more: becoming recognized as the real home paper among colored people everywhere. Our circulation is inereasing every week, and it is largely through the efforts of our. young salesmen who start out every week with a bundle of - papers under their arms, that this increase is made. possible. We want more boys and girls in-every section of the country to act as our’agents. We want-men and women too, -but we are particularly anxious for the youngsters. There is a wealth of experience and a very good ihcome for the boy and girl who will devote a few hours‘after school on Friday and a part of Saturday to selling THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. It is easy to build up a good circulation in your neighborhood that will ina short time more. than pay you for your trouble. _ We will give your boy or girl a start ABSOLUTELY FREE : Write to the Circulation Manager ot 1 . The Afro-American Ledger 628 N. Eutaw Street ; . Baltimore, Md. OR, WASHINGTON'S TRP Ta FLORIDA Jacksonville. Fla., Mar. 11—The trip of Dr. Booker T. Washington through Florida was-a revelation to many, and the whites vied with the colored in trying to get a glimpse of and see the distinguished educator. Some of the most flattering intro- duetions that-he has ever rezieved anywhere were made by white men in this Btate. The:dnly things ta mar the :trio was the\fact that,the-local commit- téechatged an. admission, fee at Tampa sand, the white people at Lakelagalooketsollen and. ‘some. mhativtcious.:The opera house:.at Tampa was nearly filled when the news was brought to Mr. Washing- ton that an admission fee was being charged. He wasso angry that for a time it looked as if he would not speak. Horace, D..Slatter, the newspaper | correspondent, ‘and others in the party finally prevail- ‘ed upon: Dr, Washington to speak: Lakeland is the place where. six colored men were recently: lynched and it is notorcous as- a: rlace* for treating colored people harshly. Though many of the whites angrily stared at the ‘Tuskegee © party, everything passed off calmly... Remodeling Of Hotel. Work has commenced on’ the re- modeling of the.old Waldorf dote!, 437. Druid. Hill avenue... !t was ‘purchased by Thomas. B,. Smith, the saloonkeeper, . some : time” ago and after several: thovsan¢. dollars worth of ‘improvemnets:: are made thereon ‘and ‘the “place.. handsomly furnieshed, will be opened as a ho-’ tel.and restaurant. 4 +osAfro-American-Ledger. ieee se WORK OF CORONA NORMAL SCHOOL Hundreds Respond fo Cal) For First Farmars’ Conference, FEATURES: OF THE PROGRAM. Influential Institution Presided Ovor by Professor M, H. Griffin Strives to Bo of Service to the People at Large. Prominent Educators Deliver Timely "and Inspiring Addresses, Coront, Ala—About 300. farmers, ministers and teachers attended the first conference held under the aus- pices of the Corona Normal and Indus- trial. institute recently in. response to a call issued by Professor M. Hi. Grif: fin, principal. “Improving the Churel- es und Schools and Widening Their in- fluence” was the subject for open dis- eussion the first day, while “Iow to Muke Farm Life Attractive to Young Men” was the subject for the second aay. A great amount of interest was man- Afested in the proceedings, and the dis- Cssions wore ntrended with a show of Ss gee by oe Bris ee (es oy : ya | oo oo war, Can at aed - Wey fnterest (hat was gratifying. Besides the discussion, af subjects by a lire mmpber of the farmers attending the conference sddresses were made by W. T. B. Williauns, agent of the Jol F. Slater and Jeanes fund boards of Hampton, ¥a.; dr. C. O. Bouthe aid 2, F. Riley ote Birmingham. ‘The organi- gititoi if the conference, whieh wil Ve an anmuak tecture hereafter, was perferted by the election of JR. Nall president, ROS. Sykes vice president, MG. Copley seeretarg ard Fred 2. Edinondson corresponding secreinry. Sireng resolntiyns were adopted in which (ie skovicomings cf white and black alike were contenmed and at- tention calle] ge methods of better liv- Sng that woul’ bring about fruitful re- Jations between the races, ‘The resa- Jutions read i part: ‘Minato! of the many good things that Have come Un jus since emancipuition—ot the progress we have mde, of tii friends we have gained, of the epportuaity that Hes before ex for mrewth in the south Jand and x EroWing necessity of our Lo voming « part of American: clvilizailon Jn every rexpert—we, the members of the Coralia Nexto .conferenes, take evasion to express our sincere thanks Lo all forces and quencies that kave iaade Uhese.tbings possible for the Nez rire, "To the gouthera white people and tu ait peonte nf America who are interested in The Noarocws'a portion Cf our eosmoyl- {tan papelation we pled for further op portimiiy ta exercise a man's privlese fn AN Gunes vist porisin to American cit Hization, We pled for deo: process of Jaw In tio Gexermminarion and protection of our rights, uz jn the ense of other cll gens, gud for a gull ehare of the blessings of oy state Kovernments ia ihe oder ton of our chitdren ead in the guaranty: of our lives anh praperts, BVe urs nol in Mie least discouraged te: | eatde of spasmodic eases. ot dixreard for Jane and order, notwithstanding thee aut Greaks are beestiing more and mare fre- quent and are directed against one vortion Of tie countess neople, We are fearful only lest that disregied that Js so much Gircetad azainst the safety of Negroes may extend to the whole. people and be the cause af een graves coustitiences, That tho Nesro hlimse!? has shortcomings: and Js not fn position bimsetC to east the frst stone Kors withont saying. Por these shortcomings we plead for patlence znd sympathetle forbéxrance'that should cha: Reterize the attitude of the. weak toward tho stron. We wanid enjoin ‘upon people of strensth everywhere the greet care In their lives aud actions lest Ue Negro fect a certain Hcense in copying their calawtul practices. Wo earnestly feel and believe that. the administration: of the Jaw in the cease of petty’ criminats might he tem- pered with justice and. human kindness The Negro has small chance’ to. prove honesty of motive when confronted with the “opposing testimony’ of a white potlee’ officiat whose income often depends upon the number of arrests and convietlous. ‘To: the Negro we would urge obedience to. all Jaws, the best use of his time and ‘tho practico of economy in the purchase sof necessities. "We recognlze the worth of the Corona Normal and Tndustrizt inctiuite as'a great Mfactor ‘in: the ‘training of our. bors and “girls and are thankful for [ts influence, among us. “We pledze to the .principal, ‘Mrs MH. Griff, his wity and the teach- “ers who aro luboring with: them our con tinued effort. to encourage and. support the: work." We' rejolce In thls expression *of,the: school’s desire to. bo. of service tt “the whole people: of the community: and ‘to’ spread {"s Anfluence into the homes a8 (the ROM ge TO-ISSUE REGORDER DAILY During the General Conference of the A. tM. E. Caurch, Kansas City, Mo. — Arrangements have been complete: for the publica tlon of the Christisn, Recorder daily uring the sessions of the (weuty-ffth quadrennia} conference of the Africar Methodist Episcopal chureh, whick Will be held at Allen ALM, E, churel this city, 12 May. Each day the Christian [ecorder wit comain a full. report of the proceed: ings, including the report of the va: rious general officers, ‘The paper wil! contain ight pages and will: be sent through the muils to subscribers eactt day, Dy that phin ic ts hoped to have all commnnicants and ministers of the denomination kept fully in’ touch with the proceedings. Ministers of the denomination all over the conatry ate now taking orders for the dally Jour nal. : ‘The publicntion wf the daily Chris: tian Recorder will be in charge of Rishop I. F: Lee. Wt. Wright, editor of the Christian Recorder: G. W. Al len. cdlitor of the Southern Christian Recorder, and P. N. MeDouald, editor of the Western Christian Ttecorder, The project ix being financed by the finaneial department of the church, of which the Rev. John Hurst is the pres: ent secretary. Dr. ffurst is most. enthusiastic for the proposition and says. that the hum blest member of the church should bave 2 fall opportunity to keep ip touch with the affairs of the denomt nation, He will very likely be elevat- ea (0 the bishopric at Unis session of the conference. METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. Historical Significance of Potomac District of Baltimore Conference. Washington —The Votomac district of the baltiuore A. M. B. conference has within its borders some of the old- est churehes fn the denomination. 1s territory inctudes all of (he District of Columbia and southern Maryland, ke chiding the Waters A. M. 15. chureb in Baltimore. Within its Jurisdiction is located the finaheitl headquarters of the denomination, of which Dr. John Flurst has charge. Dr. Thurst has made a good record during his term uf four years us financial seeretafy ot chee nomination and ix now being promi: nently mentioned in connection with the bishopric, Dr. 1. F, Watkins is the secretary, of the hoxrd of church extension, whieh has offices on Fourteenth street, this city, just. few doors: from the’ nan- cial headquarters... Te isa veteran of the civil war, ‘The Metrogplitan church here is pastored by tlie .elo- quent Dr. LN. Hoss, who bis pristored a number of prominent churches i2 Be eee |e eer) ey 0 ORS iia Pee Eee od oo. 1. ee Be a ee eee oo. es Be eT GON aes Boh Gee AO ee ee ee eG Le he oe es oo oe Eo Bde ie at ok a ree various sections of the counirs. and, though he wili not be a deleaie to the next general conference. he is Wein urged by admirers in numy sections of the country to run for the hisheprie. Among the other men in this vi- einity who are pronsinentiy: connected With the work of the Votomme district ave the Keys. C. 1 Youn. U. th Looper, of. H. Robinson, TN. Beckett, TTT, A. Martin ind that heraed pnlpit vetenin Dr. J), 2. Seaton, why ix now pastor of Lrawn Mentorial chareh, in northeast Washington, Among Che min- isters who inay aise. he mentioned are 1. C. Curtis, pitstar_ of Mount Moriah chureb. Anuapolis. Ma, ‘The presiding cider uf the district is the Ker. tH Stoplesi, ane of the best. known ainisiers fa this comntry. Me is a staduaie ef Wilbertoree: uni- versity and will be one. ef the, dele- fates to the coming A. ME. general conference, which meets in Kauss City, Mo, in May. ~ Gilchrist Stewart Gots Clerkship. Speaker Merritt of the New York state assembly in Albany has tecently, appointed Mr.’ Gilchrist Stewart to, a depaty clerkship in the assembly. ‘The position carries a salary of $2,990. Mr. Stewart is a. well known Republican leader in New York city: and was hish- ly indorseit for the position by. the Hon. Churles W. Anderson ani other influenti:! men, Roundtree's Bill Passes Legislature. The dill. presented vy Dr. 1. We Le Roundtree tosthe New Jersey. legisla- wire asking for au appropriation of $20,000 in nid of the proposed semi- contenntal celebration to be. held shy, the colored. citizens of the state in 1913 was passed on Monday, Mureb 4, after a third reading. Anniversary of Knights of Pythias. ‘The anniversary jesercises of the Knights of Pythias and Conrts of Ca- lanthe will be held in the First Baptist church, Richmond, Va. on Sunday, Mareh 24." Arrangements: are” being made. for the occaston by: the district deputies and officers of the subordinate ‘ydgea. % s i THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER: FROM SLAVE BOY [A WARNING 10 | TO STATESMAN POTATO GROWER [ore | = “ag Fredeviek Bavglass fine Twrerted “Potatoes Me | From Obscusliy to Fame, | peas » MAN OF PRINGELY VIRTUES. | The shart ie lrish potato fective—Pleaded Cause. of Self and Race Eloquently. Great men are always a part of & great movewnont. They are called into the world to ply an importantpart in the aren of thought and action. Few of them, however, are, blessed with the. span of life’ which.enables them to witness the (rumphant. consummation of their cause, as was the ense of Frederick Liouighiss. Tuc for the birth of, Frederick Douglass ‘in ‘Tuckahoe, Md. in IS17, that obscure village in Tatbot. county would hardly he known. His czrly surroundings: were such as characterized every slave boy who witnessed the iehunsin treatment of fellow staves and lexrd stories of the captere of their foreparents it Afriea. The events in the life of Douglass, his transference 10 Baltimore, to St. Michael's; his experience’ with the Sslive lveaker® Kilward Covey and his exeape from slavery in 1888, wher he assumed the mame of “Dougliss." partly ty hide his identity: and arly axa “Miestane” in his new life of freodom, are well Enewn. His “lees, tures ammder the Amisiivery soclety: at conventions and private. gatherings, hoth. in America and Europes his pub- Heation of his newspapers; his “life narnitive,” “My Bondage and) My Freedom:”-his “Life and Times," place Frederick: Douglass. before the Ameri- can pli, and indeed befvre the world, ais one of Eis effective rewehers, Some will deny: hin the title, saying. that he was nota product of the schools: that he Kept no ‘sehpol_and Gould not in amg sense” be efilled au educator, 1f by sta eduentor is meant one yhose activities are confined. to dhe juirrow’ regimen ef the - schovlroow Douglass. was not wt educator, Int if weomnean by tie teri one who carries Widhia. bimsel€ he jeincely viriues of tHe wreat teachers. of inantind, who is an fisspiration tall mon by bls words and work, who. bad Erewetge and! syinpathy, interest, enthusiasm and aptinde for vietviousness, then Fred- Crick Douglass was in every way a educator, He believed ft! the potentiality of every ehiid horn iaty the world, whetlt- or white ov Dkk. Me believed luat God had not bestiawed: bis best enilow= iments upon siny singe rice or nition, | find so hy wronzht for hinssedt sd his! race lo nate aetna) what was -poteu-| tial, Mr, Doneliss. fike a trie dune: tor. was a man of aege cision, Where Tiere is ne vision the people perish. Beotalized Wimselt by American oe ery. he sought tor aid fay the overthrow of {he iniquitous system. oF When, therefore, the oppsrtunity pre- sented ilself he threw hizssetf with en; thusiasid into the anti-slavery struggle and lost no oppurtunity to texcli men its horrors aud ye rouse tent 10 its, hatred by his bnruiig words. Tn Eng: Tand and) Americt he pleaded tis own and the cansé of his people wilh weep. ing words snd-einqnent tears and: be came perhaps tke migttins single Torey fn Coaching the iniquitles ofa ery horntise Le liad been a part of it. Dongtass bedieved in his seifhond-and in his own possibilities. snd ott, of the horrors of slavery tne tried 1 rebabili- tae the @ivine. Image stonyed upon | bine He made his good instinls self consciviis, fe fitight tofty navons of | persounl, social aint: political Vive. Ihe was disrontented with whatever was ovat low piasie. He rearhial the matn- (ain belehits borkuse he soared like at! cagle hat lathes its wings. lithe not | day stm, So one. cattld see” Frederick Howliss, will his heal rising “tbe * snow enpped perk” above those about | hin, without feeling the iniluence of his presence. Frederick Donghiss was never ashitin- vd of hits color. fe believed in. bis! black mother, his dark hued wife sand | atiributed muel of his suecess Lo bis contmet 8H them. He hetieved. that ho was pare of a great race whose de> velopment had been retarded by vn toward conditions, bat whe wien their chaiis were once broken and thelr complete emancipation insured would rise mpi. and demonstrate the divisicy with whied thes were clothed.” Dong- huss like every trne ednextor, was aa honest patriot. He loved his cauntry. When the Givil war Uroke, out he of- fered his two sons to, his rouniry"s cause, while ke hhnsclf served jt with his eloquence. For these sortices he was honored. For years he was the most famous clumaciér iv the Diszrict of Colmmbia, serving xs Gaited States marsh). later ag recorder, of decds and afterward ‘ag minister plenipotentiary. to Haiti. AWARNING 10 POTATO GROWERS The shart crop of Irish potatoes in. the United States last year has led to the importation of large quantities of European potatoes. Much of the importations are from regions infected with the potato- wart. disease, a disease much more destructive to the potato than any of our blights or scab. It con- verts the tubers into a rough, unsightly mass, and in many parts of Europe it has seriously dam- aged the potato industry, lt has spread ovér Europe in the recent past and has already appeared on this side of the Atlantic in New- foundland. Canada has quarantined against regions in Europe and Newfound- Jand infected with this disease, and because the United States has no law: to prevent. the intro- duction of potatoes from infected countries, Canada is now also bar: ring out our potatoes as neces- sary means of keeping the disease out of her fields: . Maryland potato growers should take. warning not to plant any imported potatoes -as. they may contain the disease without it be- ing seen If the «disease appears in our fields, it will he practical- ly impossible to eradicate it. J: B.S. Norton, State Pathol- ogist. TIME TO SPRAY Now 13 the. time for all growers to make arrangements for treating fruit trees for the San Jose Scale, The best all round remedy is. the concentrated lime-sulfur mixture. This wash can be bought or made at hame, depending upon the in- clination of the grower. Bulletin No; 161 o0€ the Experiment Station, College Park, Md., which can he had for the asking, dicusses: the manner of making and use. of. this remdy, 41! fess should be sprayed before the buds open. . AME fruit growers who have pe clested orehacds near them which are menice to the. visinity, should nctify the. e(cers of ‘the State Horticultural Diy 2.2, at College Park. Alf Osage Hedges should he get- ten rid of as far as they serve to spread the scale. If kept, they should also be sprayed. ‘The Maryland Agricultura! Col- lege and Experiment Station desires to conduct as many spraying and pruning demonstrations in differ- ent parts of the State as means wil! permit, té show what may be accumplished by .up-te-date meth- ods of treatment. Any person or persons who are particularly inter ested. in” promoting this work should communicate with the under- signed. Thomas B. Symons, State En- fomalagist ss DIET AND HEALTH BINTS By DR. T. J. ALLEN “Food Spretolist Fruit SUGAR HELPS IN HEART DISEASE. An English physician, Dr. Goulston, has discovered that fruit sugar is of great value in the treatment of heart disease. Glycogen, or muscle sugar, ia consumed in all muscular exer- cise. Starch must be converted Into thie form of sugar in the “system before it can be utilized, and furnishing a form of sugar ready for assimilation readily supplies the heart and other’ muscles, while relieving the di- gestive system of the strain of digesting heavier foods. Milk sugar is a large component of the infant's food. This diccov- ery supports the contention fre- quently stated in these Hints that 80 per cent, of an ideal diet should be fruit sugar or a form ‘of starch or sugar easily con- verted into. muscle sugar, and explains the reason of the re- markable improvement made by a "young athlete who was ad- vised to adopt an exclusive dist of bananas before and during a severe test of. physical: endur- ance. 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Mitchell, who claimed to be a represenative of the: New York Age, and whose whereabouts are now unknown. For several weeks he stopped with Mrs, M. J. Brewn, of 1028 Druid Hill avenue, and-toldi her ‘that he had been%employed by the Age ‘for the past nine years, and that his salary was $55 a month. He told everyone a glowing story of his success as a subscription hus- tler for the Age and, according’ to his own story, was doing a land office business here for his paper.§ He also worked as a barber for Mr. Basil Lowery, of 746 Penn- sylvania avenue, and left several Saturday afternoons ago. Coinci- dent with his leaving, Mr. Low- ery says that oae of his best ra- zors disappeared. Say Endorsements. were: Forged. ‘ fhough Mitchell claimed — that he had been with the Age for nine years, an agent’s blank shows that he had only made application for authority inFebruary 21. Messrs. W. H. Jenkins and Basil Lowery two of the three names that ap: peared. thereon as endorsers, de clare that their signatures were forged. Mrs. Brown, with whom Miteh. ell stopped, says that quite riumber called at her house to see Mitchell, who they said representec the Age, and in nearly every in- stance they gave the man a_ differ- ent name, but always tallied ir their descriptions. Mr. Fred R. Moore, publisher of the Age, in response to a query by the Afro-American. Ledger, says that Mitchell, alias L. F, McOwens, Walter Gibson, Walter Dodson, etc, had no connection with the Age. we Bishop Johnson Lectures.. _. Bishop L. Albert Johnson preach- ed to a large congregation at Trini- ty A. M. Chureh. tast Sundaj morning. He filled the pulpit at Ebenezer Church at night. Bishop Johnson delivered an illustrated ad- dress on ‘‘South Africa,’’ at Trini- ty Chureh Monday night and on Wednesday lectured on the same subject at St. John A. M. E. Church. ‘He will repeat.the lecture at Ebe- nezer Chureh this Monday night. Woman’s Day Services. Woman's Day*services were held at Ames Memorial M. E, Church last Sunday. Mrs. Mary. F. Bond filled the pulpit in'the morning, and Mrs. Mary F. Handy presided at a platform service in. the afternoon and Mrs. I. L. Thomas at night. Rev, D. D. Tarpeau, pastor of the ehurch, will be tendered a. recep- tion this Monday night. Religious Work Committee Entertained At Luncheon The members’ of the Religious Work Cor mittee of the Y. M. ©. ‘A. were entertained at luncheon by the chairman of the Committee, Mr. G. Sumner Whyte, at his_resi- dence on George street, last Thurs- day evening. Covers were laid for fourteen, Among those present were President Jas, A. B. Callis, Gen. Secretary W. F. DeBardeleb- en, Messrs. Geo, W. Stewart, Thos. J. Holliday, Wilbert J..Henry, Lu- cius Locks, R A. Frye, Howard D. Brent, Herbert N. Frisby, T. Eu- gene Ross, Geo. V. Lottier, _T. Alex. Date, Thos. J. Smith, Wm. Johnson: ‘Luncheon. was served by Caterer Richard Macks Granted A Divorce. Mrs, Annie A, Jones, of 1525 Argyle avenue, was granted an ab- solute divorce from her husband, Edward L. Jones, through her. at- torney, Chapin A. Ferguson. — - The divorce was granted on the grounds of infidelity and brutal treatment. - Alimony ‘was. . given cher. Mrs. Jones’ maiden name was Fletcher. She will make: her fu- ‘ture home with relatives in Win- chester, Va. * Card of Thanks; Mr, ‘Jack Nelson, of 1033:Druid Hill-avenue, is just getting over. a spell -of. sickness and ” wishes . to “thank his" many. friends. for thei ‘Kindness during his illness... -* Mra.: Henry Improying Mrs, Lavinia’ Scott-Henry, who recently. underwent a successful op- eration.at. Provident Hospital. is now convalescing at her home, 1108 N. Carey street. She was operated on for:appendicitis by Prof. “Blake, assisted by Dr. S. B Hughes. and Dr. J. H. Thompkins,’ the latter be- ing her attending physician. _Be- fore going -to. the hospital, Mrs. Henry’s.sick room wants were look- ed after by Miss Cornelia P. Moore, a graduate -nurse. Miss Moore also looked'after’ Mrs. “Hen- ry while in the hospital. Mrs. Henry has been’a clerk in the office of the Afro-American Ledger for a number of years. 2 Preached Railroad Sermon. Overfiowing conrgegations heard Rev, Alfred Young preach his fa- mous railroad sermon at Whatcoat- Epworth M. E, Church, Pine and Franklia treets, last Sunday morn- ing and evening. A collection of $81 was taken during the day. Musical and Prize Entertainment A Success. * The grand prize and musical en- ‘tertainment given under the aus- pices of the Willing Workers of Bethel Chureh in the interest of the trustees department on Thursday, February 27, 1912, was quite a success. in every way and the pastor and trustees take this means of thanking the public and the partici- pants for their contributions to- wards its success. The musical numbers rendered by the juvenile scholars of Mr. Charles . Dungee, who had personal charge of the program, completely captivated the audience who demanded several en- chores. After the rendition of the musical, the prize drawing took place. | The successful competitors all of whom have been awarded the prizes, are: ie Ast prize: ton of oa! Mrs. Ar- netta Campbell. 2nd prize banel of flour, Mrs, Ida Lankford. 8rd. prize ladies breast pin Mrs. Jno. F. Allen, 4th. prize gentleman's searf pin, Mr. J. T. Parker The total proceeds thus far “will foot up to about $100.00, clearing about $60.00. Mr- Theo. C. White was the originator of the plan ‘and great credit is due him for the success attained by his efforts. |. Mrs, Gans Married? | "A. rumor ‘of the. marriage in Washington Thursway wight of Mrs. Martha, J. Gans, the hand- some wife of the late Joe Gans, and Ford Dabney, the well known Washington theatrical man, is arousing general interest. According to gossip, Mr. Dab- ney has been paying’ attention to the dashing widow for some months’ and their marriage has been looked for by their friends. Joe Gans, who was-one of the best pugilists that the country has ever produced, died in Aug- ust, 1910. His widow is a mem- per of a well known local family and before:her marriage to Gans was a teacher in ‘the city schools. Oldest Letter Carrier Dead The funeral of Mr. R. P.’ Mason‘ ‘who died at his home, 541 McMech- jen street, Tuesday morning-after a long. illness, was held yesterday morning at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Orchard street, Rev. W. A. Griffiths officiating. Interment was in the family lot at Laurel Cem- etery. The decesaed was the son of the late Richard and Annie Mason, and was born in this city 59 years ago. He. received his education at a school cconducted: by the late Rev. Harrison Webb. He was interested in polities years ago and was’ re- warded with an appointment as. a letter carrier in the local . postoffice about 30 years ago. He fulfilled the duties of this: position until his last illness, enjoving the distinction of.being the oldest. colored letter carrier in the city. He is survived by five children Mie Emma, Laura, Dori, and Cassius and Robert Mason; two brothers, George Mason, of this city, and Rev. Cassius Mason, of St. Louis, and sister, Mrs. Laura Bar- rett. His wife died eight years ago. Mt. Johnson Improving: Mr. Clinton T. Johnson, of 2234 Druid Hill'avenue, president of the Renard Theatre, who was operated onfor the appendicitis at. Johns Hopkins is home:again. Card of ‘Thanks. Mrs. George’W. Lest2r,'Sr, Mrs. Annie G. Heath, and family. ‘thank their matiy'friends for. the . sympa- thy and floral’ tributes extended ‘to them in the loss of° ‘their. -husband and father, George: W:. Lester,” Sr., whio.was transferred. to‘the.-Heay. enly City. on-March 11,1912.= . THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER se — : IN. MEMORIAM fi —FIRST Al o| DIGGS—In ‘sad. and loving re- s, 7 MID-WIN °| niembranee of our dear son, Robert| 2 Wil be Given’ 5|B. Diggs, who departed this Hfe 22 BETHEL A. g}one year. ago’ today, Saturday, zg 5 Assisted by the Member: 1|March 16, 1911. +2 2 At the Church, Lam ,|One year has:passed, « a6 MARCH 20th, d| My heart is sore; 25 Come in Summer Wea -| As.time flies on : 2 § _TICKETS TEN, CEI -|. I'miss my son more. a Tirs, A. H. Lee, Directress. - |He sleeps—I leave him a Rev. D. “| In peace to. rest; Se -/ The parting was painful TR R. S| But God knoweth best. Beans 2 “| By his mother and fath:r. ey 12111 ees MANOKEY—In sad Dut loving remembrance of our dear mother, Milly Manokey, who-died two years ago today, March: 18th, 1910. The month oy March once more is here, * . To us the saddest of all the year; Beeause it took from us away Our dear. mother two years ago today: Sleep on, dear mother, and take your rest God took you home; he thought it best, In silence you suffered, in patience bore The sweetest peace of God is yours evermore. By her daughter, Milly Gibson PITTS—In sad but loving re membrance of my dear aunt, Sarah, who , departed: this §life one year ago, March 7, 1911. ‘The depths of love I cannot tell; - ‘The loss of one I loved so well And while she rests in peaceful sleep; Her sacred memory J will always . keep. By her niece, Mrs: Alice Langley STANLEY—lIn sad but loving re- membranee of our dear mother, Martha J. Stanley, who departed this life seven years ago March 12 1905. Just seven years ago we laid our mother to rest, ‘And folded her cold hands upor her breast; In silence she suitered, In patience she bore; Until God called her: home to suffer no more. She will never be forgotten Never shall her memories fade Sweetest thoughts will ever lin- ger Round the grave where she is laid Byllite uaughters, Annie Scott and Octavia Shelton. ‘ CARROLL—In sad but loving re membrance of my dear father Charles. H. Carroll, who departec this life one year ago, March 19, 1911. ‘Though in Heaven and I on earth May this our hope delight us; ‘That thou will hail my second birth | When death shall reunite us. When words no more can sever Father-and child forever. By his devoted daughter, (Mrs.) Tillie May Jackson. | JONES—In loving r2membrance of our dear father, John W. Jones, who died one year ago March 16, 1911. Dearest father, how we miss you Since from earth you passed away, And’our hearts are aching sorely As we think of ycu each day. Some may think we'll. soon forget you . And our wounded. hearts be heal- ed; But they Jittle know our sorrow ‘That’s within our hearts conceal- ed. eS By his:sons DIGGS—I lovingly recall the memory of my dear friend, Robert, whom God called to heaven March 16, 1911 one year ago today. Loved in life, in death remembered. O, how sudden was the summon, When word.came that he was dead ‘Time was too short to say farewell To my dear friend 1 loved so well. By his friend, Lyston M. Taylor. i CARD-OF THANKS. Departed this life on March. 2, 1912, after a short illness at his late residence 1126 Shields Place, John H. Burke, beioved husband of Ida V. Burke in full triumph of faith. . We also-wish to thank the friends for their kindness especial- ly the Atlantic City Automobile Club. By his wife, Ida V.. Burke. and children, Bertha, Jennie and Edna. . Card of Thanks. . I wish to thank the. members ‘ol Eastern M. E. Church’and the many friends of my father, the late Rev. James H. Jenkins, for their. many kindnesses during his’ illness and for their-expressions. of sympathy and fioral® tributes following “his deathits = act 3 23 —FIRST ANNUAL UNION— ‘2:8 22% MID-WINTER PICNIC 2 2 z E Will be Given by the Stewardesses of ae 22° BETHEL A. M. E: CHURCH ie , E Assisted by the Members of Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Choir 22 EE ‘At the Church, Lanvale St. and Druid Hill Ave. 5 . B68 MARCH 20th, 2ist and 22nd, 1912 a 25 Come in Summer Wear. Music Each Evening. 22 55 TICKETS TEN CENTS: EACH EVENING 2 = 2. 2 irs, A.M. Lee, Directress. Miss Laura B. Campbell, Chairman “2 = 2: Rev. D,’G. Hill, Pastor Zz a ZS oe R. He BUTLER, an H Ee " rte 1211 DRUID HILL AVENUE. B: With a fall line of SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES ready 3 i msl. serve you better than before: Prices and’payments are RATERS} less. Repatring of any make of machine at balf price an es guarantee same. Don’t forget number,.12I1 Druid Hill Ave s : | ... CHARLES TOLSON... Agent for The Mutual Benefit Society, Fayette and Pearl Streets. _ Oldest and strongest Insurance Company in Maryland: Run for Colored People by Colored People. § PHONE—1983 ST. PAUL. LET ME SELL YOU A.HOUSE_—_—> ‘Desirable houses for sale in any part of the City, $50.00 to $100.00 balance as same as rent, Pianos and Organs; Pianolas, Victor Victorias on Easy Terms. Any make you may desire. Satisfaction guaranteed. | RESIDENCE: 504 BAKER STREET 0-12-9-4t Call Me up or send a Postal and I will be there im nediately | ARTHUR L. JOHNSON 73/9 Argyle Ave Baltimore, Md. Salesman with |. Castelburg Natioval. Jewelry Company. : All orders promptly attended to. Write, Call ot Telephone St. Paul 1933. 3-16 ean RR ne Fifth Anniversary Celebration Of The Co-Operative Baptist Young People’s Union Of The . State Of Maryland Held In flacedonia Baptist Church Baltimore, Taryland. Rey, D. G. Mack, 0. D, Pastor. W. W. Jones, President March 17ht, 18th and 19th, 1912, ‘Tuesday night, March 19, Rev, yi Credit, 0. Di L.L.D..of Philadelphia will speak Sabject “Baptist Young People’s Union.” : eo ‘Tickets, Tuesday night, 25 cents Admitting to lecture and banquet. —$—— + Organizers that are WANTED Bright, Busy, and full of Hustle, -Address-or apply toJ. N. Fitzgerald, 1929 Druid Hill ave., Mondays, between 9 and ILA, [1. : : J. N. FITZGERALD. * Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices @ JOHN H. OWENS. @ SON *“Wndertakers & Zanbalmeora 4 Complete 75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $68.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, either black, gray or white, to mateh casket, as desired; five heated car- riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise fuieral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- cifix when desired, rugs, chairs ete., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere.ssassseeenseessseetmerreneeerneerne 136,00 ur price..sin vier 875.00 Saving yOussscreernrnG61.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150. $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. 4 Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00. Complete 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone, Madison 4067 ne GET IT ATS=—~ - POPULAR PRICES ‘STOKES & DERRY’S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue Corner Oxford e Le Pru és—— Il. Grant Tyler, Solicitor, 222 Courtland Street. ‘ Trtistee’s Sale of Printing Apparatus at 118 Dover | Street, near Sharp.. By virtue of a decree of Cireuit Court of Baltimore city the under- signed Trustee will sell at public ‘Auction on the premises, on Wed- nesday the 20th of March, 1912, at 10 o'clock A. M., the“ following Pe ‘Three printing presses, one large ‘size, one medium size; -one small size; one paper cutter; one roll, top desk; five.double cabinets, with 51 cases of type; three single cabinets with 32 cases of tpye; one composite stone; one cabinet f wood and iron typ; one cabinet of ornaments with four cases of type; two lead racks; eleven type sticks; one lead cutter, twenty brass galleys, consisting of three double galleys; about’ twenty coins; five coin keys; seven wren- ches; two files; nine rollers; about eighty zine and copper cuts, ‘Terms of Sale: Qne third cash, balance in six and twelve months, or all cash. at the: -purchaser’s option, deferred payments to-bear interest from. the Es of sale, and to’ be seeured to the satisfaction of the trustee, A-deposit, of, one third’ on the | whole or: anything purchased.is re quired at the time of. the sale. U.. Grant: Tyler, ‘Trustee Schwab Bros. & Co., Auctioneer: CHARACTER DOLL IS: LATEST Each Type'ls Made After the-Portralt or Photograph of a Real ‘Child. Perhaps the most Interesting feat ure about ,the jointed. child dolls Is the fact that each type Is made after the portrait or photograph of a real child, and is oftei a copy of @ living model. One traces the incentive to realism in doll manufacture to a love. ly elderly lady {9 Munich’ She is an artist, and one with a deep. love for childhood. It seemed to her that when oné considered all the passion of love which a doll inspires-In the breast of.‘Its owner, that little girl ought to have a pet that looked more human than dolls have: been wont to look. With this idea she developed: in’ plaster, dolls that were exact, iml- tations of the vations peasant folk who came to Munich from Bavarlan and otber provinces of a Sunday. The holiday attire of each: native: village was represented. These delightful little figures: of peasant life. attracted the attention of the Empress: of Ger- many three .years ago—at. the time when’ they’ first appeared—and she made Christmas: presents of them to children of the royal household. She was delighted with the buman-looking manikins, and’ this fact did not. take long to spread thronghout the Em- pire and reach the ears of Athericans Now the’artist in’ Munich has several artist assistants’ toaid her’ In develop- ing flew peasant faces and types, and factories eagerly. await: models from her studio t6- dress. according to. her designs.—Harper's Bazar. PERSONALS. ‘The Lyric,,-(Main Auditoriuea) (Awakening of Spring) Featuring 75: Juvenile Troubadors Mr. L. E. Toomey,: Director. Friday, May ‘10, 1912-8 P, M, Mrand Mrs. John.F:. Thomas Jr:,. of 1614°Division, street, are re- joicing over, the birth of. a. fine baby girl. Mrs. George T. Brent, who has been ill at her home; on North Carey street, is-improving. . Try Daly’s chop and steak sup- pers. Mrs. Eliza Butler has returned: to: her home,..1128: Warner’ street; after undergoing a successful op- erartion at Provident: Hospital. Mrs. Maggie Henry: celebrated: her birthday by giving a recep- tion at her home, 696 Pierce street,. afew evenings ago. Mr. Theodrick:E. Mitchil, of the Afro-American: Ledger,» who has been undergoing treatment at the Provident Hospital, is improving. Try Daly’s chop and. steak sup- pers, *- Mr. and-Mrs. Joseph Johnson, of 1405 Calhoun street, gave a whist: party Friday, March'8, in honor of Mrs Viola Gleeses, of Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Martha Banks, of Rock- land, Del., has returned home af- ter visiting Mr, and Mrs, Thom- as Edwards, of 1619 MeElderry street. ‘Try Daly's chieken supper. Try Daly’s chicken supper. Mrs Mary Hubbard, of 1014 Carrollton avenue, ‘has ” recovered from.an attack of the grip Mrs. Martha Golder, of 120. N. Schroeder street, is recovering from an attack of rheumatism. Mr. Osborne Jackson, who has been confined to his home, 1127 Woodyear street, with blood poi- soning, is able to be out agairi-- Mr. and’ Mrs. C. W. Chancellor, of Warrenton,’ Va., were in the city this week to spend part of their honeymoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. ‘Tilghman, of 516 W. Hoffman street. Try Daly’s chicken supper. Mrs. Amanda Pinkett, who has been ill at her home on-Druid Hill avenue, is convalescing. Mr. John Williams, who con ducts a tailoring. establishmnt’ at 328 S. Eutaw street, is undergoing a treatment at the Provident Hospi- tal. Mrs. Sawyer is confined. to. her home, 1108 N. Carey street. Try Daly’s chop and steak” sup~ pers. - If its pure Drugs it’s here. Eennell’s Pharmacy, Druid Hill Ave, and Biddle St. Money to Loan.on Real Estate. Persons having mortgages may borrow. Houses bought for cash and for sale. on terms to: suit., Strictly confidential. J. Winfgld: Thomas, 2127 Druid Hill avenue. Prof. Verona, World’s Greatest Business and Trance Medium.. 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