The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XX NO. 36. FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT IN GOOD CONDITION Report Shows Over Two Hundred Thousand Dollars Raised During The Past Year AN INCREASE OF $5000 OVER LAST YEAR Financial Secretary, Dr. John Hurst, Urged For The Kansas City, May 3 — Reports submitted here yesterday at the annual meeting of the financial board of the African Methodist Episcopal Church showed that $207,224.98 were raised during the fiscal year ending April 1, which is an increase of $5,000 in the "dollar money" collections reported last year. Dr. John Hurst, who has just completed his fourth year as financial secretary of the denomination explained in detail the workings of the financial department. The "dollar money" collections for the pervious three years are as follows: 1908-9, $182,397.11; 1909-10, $197,540.28; 1910-11, $202,-663.17, a total of $790,825.17 for the guardnennium. The amounts raised in each episcopal district during the past year follows: First, $14,339.14; second, $16,-374.60; third, $6,705.46; fourth, $15,482.35; fifth, $30,588.45; sixth, $220,074.50; seventh, $16,-228.70; eighth, $15,205.55; ninth, $11,410.35; tenth, $16,408.35; eleventh, $25,367.30; twelfth (West Africa), $364; thirteenth (South Africa), $4,650. Of the total amount raised during the quadrennium, $6 per cent, $284,697.18 were retained by the various annual conferences for the support of superannuated ministers, wdows and orphans; 10 per cent., $79,082.55, turned over to Church Extension; 8 percent., $63,266.04, used in aiding the educational work of the denomination, and the remainder retained in the general treasury of the denomination for the purpose of paying the salaries of the bishops, general officers and for other general denominational needs. Bishop H. B. Parks, chairman of the board presided. Other members of the board are: Revs. A. L. Murray, Jersey City, N. J.; J. T. Jenifer, Chicago, Ill.; Charles Bundy, Cleveland;; J. R. Ransom, Topkea, Kan.; R. V. Branch, Atlanta, Ga.; N. I. Sterrett, Charleston, S. C.; W. T. Strong, Jackson, Miss.; J. M. Conner, Little Rock, Ark.; P. C. Hunt, Palestine., Tex.; A. J. Kershaw Tallahassee Fla.; C. H. Shelto, Memphis, Tenn.; Mr. C. H. Johnstone, Liberia, West Africa, and Mr. A. Fortune, Cape Town, South Africa. Dr. Hurst is prominently mentioned in connection with the bishopric, and his fine record as financial secretary is regarded as making his elevation most probable. New Orleans, La., May 2—Attorney Lyps Charbonnett, who made a study of separate car laws, says that it is unlawful for a person of either race to occupy the compartment assigned each race in the street cars of this city. There are now two cases pending of violations of the local jim-crow law one on which a white man refused to vacate the colored people's compartment when told to do so, and another in which a colored an refused to have the white compartment COLORED BISHOP QUESTION AGAIN General Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church Will Have To Decide COLORED WORK NEEDS A CLOSER SUPERVISION Prominent Colored Ministers Being Mentioned For The Minneapolis, Minn., May 2 — Men and women of very race and representing almost every nation are here to attend the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which opened here yesterday. Besides taking up many questions of general import to the denomination, it is expected that the question of a bishop for the 300,000 colored members of the denomination in this country will occupy the minds of many of the delegates. The agitation for closer supervision of the work of the colored conferences has been debated among many of the most prominent thinkers of the church, and some of the most prominent white men of the church have said that they favor the election of a colored bishop. The same has for a number of years been advocated by some of the most influential colored members of the denomination, and some of the more radical have gone as far as to advocate segregation or autonomy for the colored membership of the church. At the general conference held in Los Angeles Cal. eight years ago the question of an amendment to the law of the church so as to provide bishops for races was debated at considerable length but was finally defeated. It was at this time that Isaiah B. Scott now missionary bishop to Liberia was elected after John W. E. Bowen a teacher in Gammon Theological Seminary, had declined election as such. Dr. Bowen was a candidate for the episcopacy at several general conferences. His face will be missed among the delegates this time the Washington annual conference having failed to elect him again. Prominent among the many colored delegates here are: Revs. M. C. B. Mason one of the secretaries of the freedmen's Aid Society; S. S. Jolley of Cambridge Md... C. A. Tindley of Philadelphia Pa.; C. C. Jacobs, of the Board of Sunday Schools; Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate; I. Garland Penn, one of the assistant secretaries of the Epworth League; M. J. Naylor, of Baltimore, Md., R. S. Lovinggood, of Texas; M. W. Dogan of the same state; and John H. Reid, president of the College of West Africa, at Monrovia, Liberia, and an assistant consul general of the United States to Liberia. Revs. M. J. Naylor, W. C. Thompson, E. S. Williams, Mr. A. J. Oliver, and Mr. George A. Owens are the Washington Conference delegates. Snow Hill News. Snow Hill, Md., Mav 1 — The funeral of Mrs. Hester Purnell, wife of Mr. William Purnell, was held Sunday. Mr. Solomon Martin is very sick. Mrs. Katie Cully has returned home from Baltimore, where she visited her husband and friends. Mrs. Annie Beckett has returned from Baltimore. TAFT ENDORSED BROWNSVILLE ACTION In Report to Congress in 1906, he Upholds Roosevelt's Discharge of Soldiers. DISCHARGE NOT SEVERE ENOUGH, HE SAID. Some Interesting Reading For Those Who May Have Forgotten Facts In Case To those who are endeavoring to accuse Colonel Roosevelt of all the blame for discharging the 167 colored soldiers stationed at Brownsville, Tex., it may be interesting to know that President Taft, who was then Secretary of War, heartily endorsed the action of President Roosevelt in discharging the soldiers. Mr. Taft, in his annual report to Congress as Secretary of War, in December 1906, reviews the "shooting up" of Brownsville, and proceeds to fasten the blame upon the soldiers, in these words: "Under the circumstnces, the question, arises, is the government helpless? Must it continue in its service a battalion many of the membes of which show their willingness to condone a crime of a capital character committed by from ten to twenty of its members, and put on a foot of silence and ignorance which enables the criminals to escape just punishment? "These enlisted men took the oath of allegiance to the government and were to be used under the law to maintain its supremacy. Can the government properly, therefore, keep in its employ for the purpose of maintaining law and order any longer a body of me from 5 to 10 percent of whom can plan and commit murder and rely upon the silence of their companions to escape detection? SHOULD DISCHAGRE ALL. "It may be that in the battalion are a number of men wholly innocent, who know neither who the guilty men are nor any circumstances which will aid in their detection, though this can not be true of many. Because there may be innocent men in the battalion, must the government continue to use it to guard communities of men, women, and children. Certainly not. The only means of ridding the military service of a band of would-be murderers of of women and children, and actual murderers of one man is the discharge of the entire battalion. HINTS AT TREASON. "Suppose a dozen men of a battalion stationed at Fort Brown in time of war with Mexico carried plans and ammunition to the enemy on the other side of the Rio Grande River, and then returned under circumstances which made it clear that a large number of men in the battalion must have known who they are, but that every man in the battalion denied all knowledge of it, and thus all means of detecting the guilty were lacking, would a competent general for one moment hesitate, in the interest of the public, to disband the entire battalion and discharge it from service in order to avoid a repetition of the danger? Can a real and logical distinction be made between the crime of treason under the circumstances supposed, and the crime of murder in this case?" "It is a mistake to suppose that this order in itself a punishment U.S. GOVERNMENT TAFT COLORED OFFICE HOLDER Fired by Soft THE "SOUTHERN POLICY" MADE FAMOUS BY ONE WM. H. TAFT either of the innocent or the guilty. A discharge would be entirely inadequate punishment for those who are guilty, whether of committing the murder or of with holding or suppressing evidence which would disclose the perpetrators of such a crime. The use of the word penalty in the proceedings is a misnomer and is unfortunate. The dismissal from the service of the members of this battalion under the circumstances is not a punishment, however great the hardship." New York, May 1 — Rev. Dr. W. W. Beckett, secretary of mission of the A. M. E. Church, left this week for Kansas City, Mo., where he will attend the annual meeting of the board of missions this Saturday and the General Conference of the African Methodist Church, which follows. Dr. Beckett has ended a most successful guardrennium as missionary secretary. He is being strongly urged for the bishopric by influential churchmen in various sections of the country, and his election thereto is regarded as most probable. He is a native of South Carolina and was educated at Clark University, Atlanta, Ga. Before his election to his present position he filled some of the most prominent positions in the South Carolina Conference, A delegation of ministers from the churches of the denomination in the West Indies and South America called at the missionary headquarters at 61 Bible House, last Saturday and presented Dr. Beckett resolutions extolling his work as missionary secretary and wishing his election to the episcopacy. The resolutions were presented by the Rev. R. A. Sealy, a presiding elder in Barbadoes, West Indies; the Rev. A. T. Collins, Demerara, British Guiana, and the Rev. R. A. Butler, of Touschen, British Guiana. PRICE THREE CENTS GOVERNMENT TAFT POLICY" MADE FAMOUS H ENT COLORED OFFICE HOLDER fixed by Jafft AMOUS BY ONE WM. H. TAFT REALTY COMPANY'S PRESIDENT JAILED John H. Alkins Fined Five Hundred Dollars and Sentenced To One Year In Jail. Brooklyn, N. Y., May 1 — After receiving a scathing rebuke from County Judge Moore, John H. Atkins, former president of the Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Company, who was convicted a week ago of alleged fraudulent misrepresentations in the sale of building lots at Rahway, N. J., was sentenced Monday to a year in the jail at Blackwells Island and to pay a fine of $500. If he does not pay the fine, he will be incarcerated 500 days. Though he vigorously protested, he was taken to the rogues' gallery immediately after his conviction, and his picture and measurements taken Instead of playing the role of a banker as formerly, he will be employed in the baking department of the jail. The prosecution was conducted by Assistant Prosecutor Freshman and Attorney Rutus L. Perry. During the trial quite a number of witnesses were examined, and the fact was brought to light that a number of ministers had been employed on salary to invite the general public to invest their savings in the stock of the company. Llewellyn C. Collins, secretary of the defunct company, was convicted several weeks ago and sentenced to prison for a year on the charge of alleged crooked financial transactions. P. Sheridan Ball, another official of the concern is under indictment, but he left for parts un krow. some months ago. There will be other prosecutions. The Metropolitan Mercantile and Reality Company was organized a few years ago and the plausible anlur appeals of the promoters attracted investors in the East and South. The failure of their bank in Savannah and the foreclosure of a mechanic's lien on property at 247 W. 46th street, New York city, was the beginning of a series of troubles that ended the company's existence. A. M. E. Zion General Conference Presided Over By Oldest Methodist Prelate In The World (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Charlotte, N. C., May 3 — The twenty-fourth quadrennial session of the General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church began Wednesday in Clinton Chapel, and will continue for the next three weeks. Bishop James W. Hood, whose forty years' service on the bench makes him the oldest Methodist prelate in the world, presided at the opening session. The bishops of the church are opposed to the election of any more prelts, but there are a number of the ministers who declare that additional bishops should be elected. Those mentioned in connection with the honor include: Dr. George E. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion, Revs. S. L. Corrothers, of Washington; J. S. Jackson, financial secretary of the denomination; R. S. Rivers; J. B. Colbert; and C. D. Hazel. Among those here from the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference are: Revs. J. A. S. Cole, E. D. W. Jones, both of Baltimore; W. H. Marshall, C. C. Alleyne; W. A. Ray; G. M. Oliver, W. H. Ferguson, S. L. Corrothers, P. A. Wallace, Mrs. J. W. Smith, Miss Nellie Johnson, Mrs. Mary F. Small, J. W.-Poe, J. Ficklin. BURGAW NORMAL SCHOOL CLOSES GOSPEL OF WORK HIS THEME Thrifty Institution In Old North State Rounds Out Another Successful Year Surrounded by Farmers, Educators, Town and County Officials—Work of Principal Fennell Approved. By GSORGE FRANCIS KING. BY GEORE FRANCIS KING Burgaw, N. C.-The interest shown by the white people in this section of the state in the institutions of learning for colored people is an evidence of the friendly relations which exist between the two races. The recent closing exercises of the Burgaw Normal and Industrial school in this town fully justified the wisdom of those who have contributed toward the maintenance of this institution, which is doing so much for the intellectual advancement of our people in the rural districts. The principal speaker on this occasion was the well known Dr. Charles F. Moseerve, president of Shaw univer- L'PRINCIPAL J. H. PENNELL. sity. The leading white people of the community accepted the opportunity to be present and come in direct touch with the better element of the race in this community. The progressive farmers of the race from every part of the county attended the limits for the closing school year of this useful rural district institution. There were a number of prominent Baptist ministers present from various sections of the state, owing to the fact that the school is mainly supported by the churches of that denomination in this section of North Carolina. The subject of the message brought to both races by Dr. Meserve was, "The Gospel of Work." This noted educator didn't once try to win favor with either race, but gave both a straightforward, wholesome and practical address on the subject, which was listened to with close attention by every one present. He directed his remarks to the white and colored people alike, telling them that if they respected themselves and each individual realized the fact that he was a factor in the progress of civilization and tried to obey the mandates of God such an individual would be respected in the community. Among the vital facts comprehensively discussed by Dr. Meserve was the notable evidence that the birth rate among Afro-Americans, especially in Washington and northern cities, where the Negroes could be found in large numbers, was decreasing and that the death rate was increasing to an alarming extent. His utterances were strong in showing that the Negro should remain in the south and elicited strong applause when he said, "The colored people are so foolishly leaving behind them in the south excellent opportunities to become desirable and progressive citizens and entering northern cities." A commendable feature of the address of Dr. Meserve was that he never tried to enter to the whims of either race, but told the white man about some of his cardinal faults and the bad example that he sets for the Negro. He paid a fitting tribute to the Negro and said that his progress was largely due to his devotion to education and that no race had ever made such progress in so short a time. He gave interesting statistics in support of his argument. Dr. Meserve was given an ovation at the conclusion of his address and was personally congratulated by the town and county officials. Every, speaker praised the work of Professor J. H. Fennell, principal of the school. The citizens narrated instances where the influence of the school was and is still a recognized factor in the development of the citizens of the community. Professor Fennell is a product of Shaw university, and each speaker touched upon the character of the students and graduates of the school and said that their lives reflected credit upon the institution and the work of its principal. Anniversary of Household of Ruth. Boston Household of Ruth. No. 2607 held its sixth anniversary on Tuesday. April 30. The affair attracted a large number of visitors from out of town: The exercises, were in charge of a com- mittee, of which Mrs. A. E. Smith was chairman. The society is in a flourishing condition, as was shown by the annual reports of the different general TAFT'S RECORD ON RECALL OF COURT DECISIONS Favored the Principle to Oblige "Poison Makers." NOTORIOUS WHISKY RULING Reconciled His Conscience to the Promulgation of a Presidential Order Legalizing Every Demand of the Makers of Imitation Whisky—He "Recalled" Seven Federal Court Decisions to Accommodate the Opponents of Roosevelt and Dr. Wiley. Now that Mr. Taft is so violent in his opposition to any proposal to permit the people of a state to assert their understanding of the meaning of the constitution made by them when that meaning has been perverted by a judicial ruling, it is well to examine his past record in this particular. Recorded facts prove that President Taft is not opposed to the "recall of decisions" of the federal courts when the recall is made by "a representative part of the people," even though that part consists of one of 100,000,000 Americans. Here is an "expose" especially interesting at this time. It appears in the editorial columns of the Philadelphia North American: "Long before Theodore Roosevelt upheld the hands of Harvey Wiley and forced the passage of the pure food law there had been notorious frauds in the making, marking and branding of distilled liquors. But the question seemed pretty well settled by the upholding of the explicit provisions of the national pure food law in the rulings of Dr. Wiley, sustained by repeated messages of President Roosevelt, opinions of Attorney General Bonaparte and decisions of different federal courts. Merely Common Sense. "The question was simply one of common sense. There was to be no prevention of or penalty for the sale of any sort of liquor. The rulings meant only that the purchaser was entitled to the privilege of learning from the label whether he was buying what he was paying for. "Undoctored whisky was to be labeled 'whisky'. A mixture of two real whiskies was to be labeled 'blend'. A mixture of a whisky with something that is not whisky was to be labeled 'compound.' A concoction that smelled and tasted like whisky, but contained no whisky, was to be labeled 'imitation.' "That was all there was to the provisions of the pure food law governing interstate commerce in whisky. It was such a simple, incontrovertible regulation for square dealing that every American who thought he knew along what lines the administration of William H. Taft would be conducted scoffed at the idea that the question was not a closed chapter. "When the rectifiers of Cincinnati and Peoria hinted at the influence they could bring to bear upon a Cincinnati newspaper and speaker Cannon and prophesied the discrediting and the downfall of Wiley we thought them overconfident in proclaiming that they could reopen a contest which had been won and won over and over by the people, by the state food commissioners and friends of pure food before President Roosevelt and the federal courts. "So there was wonder when there followed President Taft's executive order reopening the whisky branding question settled by Attorney General Bonnipurte's successive opinions and President Roosevelt's orders giving executive effect thereto. Taft's Conscience Reconciled. "At the time of the ruling in favor of the swindlers by Solicitor General Bowers, in June, 1909, the North American said: "The real meaning of this reopened controversy, of course, is that the conspiracy to weaken, break down and nullify the pure food laws is widespread, powerful and persistent." * * * With President Taft rests the responsibility of spreading credence or giving the lie to the general bonding of the druggers of food and drink that the entire body of Roosevelt and Wiley to safeguard the health of the people is to be obliterated before 1912 for the benefit of certain strong but not altruistic interests. "Six months' consideration resulted in President Taft's reconciling his conscience to the promulgation of a presidential decision legalizing every demand of the cheating poison makers of the Taft-Cox and Joe Cannon battles. But this notorious annulment of a portion of the work of Wiley and Roosevelt is not the point of present comment. The focus of present interest is President Taft's aversion toward any questioning of the sanctity of judicial decisions. "But when the food committee of the National Consumers' league addressed to President Taft an appeal for the recall' of Dr. Wiley's resignation attached certain facts decidedly pertinent to President Taft's horrified depressions of 'nostrum makers' and 'sutrerters' of the constitution' who by the ax to the root of the tree of liberty, who dare question the infallibility of any judicial construction of any law? "For the Consumers' league makes clear in taking up the Taft decision in favor of the makers of imitation whisky that in this ruling the president recalled the decisions of President Roosevelt, Attorney General Bonaparte, Solicitor General Bowers and seven federal courts. sociates knew as secretary of war a whom they supported as a candidate for the presidency. While Mr. Taft was seeking the privilege he constantly sought to apply as a stanch and true progressive. Seven Times Sustained. "Finding themselves unable to sway the Roosevelt administration in spite of the efforts in their behalf of Secretary Wilson, the whisky policemen went into the courts. Seven times the Roosevelt ruling was sustained, as follows: "Aug. 24, 1908, in federal court at Chicago. "Aug. 27, 1908, in same court, strong supplemental opinion inducing a rehearing in the federal circuit court for southern Illinois, later in the same year, completely sustained the Roosevelt ruling." "Feb. 4, 1903, United States Circuit Judge Cochran, at Richmond, specifically ruled that the stuff which Roosevelt had misused as imitation whisky was exactly that." "Aug. 11, 1908, the court of appeal for the District of Columbia broadly sustained the Roosevelt rulings, 1908, the United States district court for western New York completely sustained the Roosevelt rulings. "The supreme court of the District of Columbia, by decree in a case, 'United States versus four barrels of liquid purporting to be whisky,' held that the contents was an imitation of whisky. "Oct. 28, 1908, federal court at Baltimore broadly sustained the Roosevelt ruling that imitation whisky was imitation whisky, and must be so labeled. Alphonso Taft's Opinion. "What the Consumers' league failed to cite, however, was that President Taft in that one ruling not only recalled seven federal court decisions, but also another which, while it did not enumerate from a court, was certainly judicial. For it was handed down by a great and honored jurist who sat in the cabinet of President Grant. This was the eighth decision recalled: "Alcohol and whiskey are, unquestionably, different articles in contemplation of law, they are in fact, having different qualities and different values. (Opposition of Alphonso Taft, attorney general, construing section 249 of internal revenue law, Internal Revenue Record, Aug. 21, 1856, volume 22.) "Just what process of reasoning the president employs to determine positively that he has the right to recall seven court decisions with a single signature, while the recall of one by the sober judgment of millions of citizens in a state would destroy, our fundamental national liberties, we are unable to understand, except by remembering that striking portrait drawn by the lamented Dolliver of the amiable person in the White House entirely surrounded by men who know exactly what they want." "GRATITUDE" MEANS MALIGNANT ATTACK UPON ROOSEVELT When Seeking the Presidency In 1908 He Strove to Appear as a Stanchi Progressive—Wore a Mask For Two Years—Has Now Openly Stamped Himself as a Reactionary. Washington, April. — Stung to the quick by his belated recognition of the long patent fact that the voters of the Republican party had repudiated his candidacy for renomination and are overwhelmingly in favor of the nomination of Colonel Roosevelt as their candidate for the presidency this year. Mr. Taft has at last thrown aside all restraint and carried out the threat which he has been muttering to his intimates for some weeks to speak out in public his real thoughts about the man who made him president. In Mr. Taft's tirade against Mr. Roosevelt at Springfield, Mass., there is nothing essentially new to those who have been on anything more than relations of casual intimacy with the president for some time. It is a fact known to not a few of those closely connected with the campaign of 1908 that even at that time the Taft family was displaying that peculiarly malignant temper toward Mr. Roosevelt which so often takes the place of gratitude in the hearts of those who have benefited by a great service rendered by a friend. It is a fact known to not a few persons that at times during the campaign of 1908 the talk about Mr. Roosevelt among members of the Taft family was such as to cause the greatest uneasiness to the managers of Mr. Taft's campaign for the presidency lest it should become public and work serious damage to the campaign. Those familiar with the true feeling toward Mr. Roosevelt in the Taft family have been surprised that Mr. Taft has conceived for so long his real attitude to ward his benefactor. From the time last fall when the strong sentiment of the in-favor of Colonel Roosevelt began to manifest itself unmistakably, there has been much talk from Taft sources about Colonel Roosevelt's ingratitude to Mr. Taft. It has been assumed by Mr. Taft's partisans that, because Colonel Roosevelt was instrumental in bringing about Mr. Taft's nomination and election to the presidency, he was therefore bound at all times, under all circumstances and at all costs, to support Mr. Taft's administration and Mr. Taft's renomination and election. That assumption is entirely warranted and has no logical justification. The facts that Taft, the president, is not and never for one moment has been the Taft Mr. Roosevelt and his intimate as- sociates knew as secretary of war and whom they supported as a candidate for the presidency. While Mr. Taft was seeking the presidency he constantly sought to appear as a stalemate and true progressive. But on that November night in 1908 when the count of the votes showed that he had been elected to the presidency, he ceased to make any effort actually to be a progressive. For some time he continued to wear a mask as a progressive, but in the last two years of his presidency he has not kept up even that feeble effort to deceive the people of the country. By his constant association with the Aldriches, the Cannons and the Lorimers, by his ready submission to their influence and advice, by his active support of the measures they devised and favored; by his co-operation with them in matters of patronage, and by his unblushing attempt to coerce the real progressives through the brazen use of federal patronage, he has stamped himself openly as the reactionary which he has always been at heart. A single illustration will suffice for the demonstration of this proposition. In his speech at Cincinnati, In July, 1908, accepting the nomination for the presidency, Mr. Taft took occasion to reiterate his indorsement of Mr. Roosevelt and to commemorate some of the acts which he regarded as the distinctly beneficial achievements of his predecessor. In that speech he said: "He (Mr. Roosevelt) recommended the passage of a law, which the public convention has since specifically approved, restricting the future issue of stocks and bonds by interstate railways to such as may be authorized by federal authority. He demonstrated to the people by what he said, by what he recommended to congress, and by what he did, the sincerity of his efforts to command respect for the law, and to save the country from the dangers of a plutocratic government, toward which we were first tending." In numerous speeches during the campaign of 1908 Mr. Taft declared his cordial support of Mr. Roosevelt's proposition to secure the enactment of a law controlling the issue of securities by interstate carriers. When he became president, he pretended to make such a law one of the paramount measures of his legislative program. He caused to be prepared, with much advertisement and publicity, a bill purporting to contain provisions aimed at such control of the issue of securities. This bill was drafted by the embitterly successful corporation lawyer whom Mr. Taft had placed at the head of the department of justice. The moment that bill was read by the genuine progressives of the senate and house, they denounced its provisions to control the issue of securities as intended really to further the designs of the railroad reactionaries and the special interests whom Mr. Taft has steadily sought to please from the day he was inaugurated. After a hard fight in the house, the Taft-Wickersham provisions were stricken from the bill and a substitute provision was adopted which at least embodied a recognition of the principle of federal control over the issue of such securities, and was, therefore, a distinct step in advance. When that measure reached the senate, Mr. Taft's allies and cronies there were vastly distributed by this provision. Aldrich Crane, Penrose, Gallinger and all the other representatives of the special interests in the senate at once protested against it. These were the men with whom Mr. Taft was associating intimately, with whom he was working constantly, and upon whom he was relying for support in the senate. They were the same men who had most vigorously opposed his nomination when they, like Mr. Roosevelt, believed him to be a real progressive, but already they had learn that his progressiveness was merely a mask worn for the purpose of securing the presidency. They know now that he was as good a reactionary as any of them and they counted upon his support in defeating this provision for the control of the issue of securities by interstate carriers. They did not count in vain. With Mr. Taft's knowledge and convivance, they arranged a deal with the Democratic opposition in the senate whereby they not only struck from the bill this provision which was in accordance with the Republican platform and the many speeches of Mr. Taft's campaign, but they stopped the further efforts of the real progressives in the senate to make the railroad bill, of which this provision was a part, a genuinely effective and valuable measure. Then they inserted in the bill as a sop to the public clamor for real legislation a provision for the appointment of a commission which was to determine not the method by which the government was to exercise its right to control the issue of securities by interstate carriers, but whether or not the government had such power. The appointment of this commission was a stultification of the Republican platform and of every speech Mr. Taft had made in support of that platform. It was fair notice to the whole country that from that day forward no faith or credence could be given by the country to any declaration of any Republican platform upon which Mr. Taft might be running for office. But now, in the face of this incontrovertible fact, and of scores more of exactly similar purport and effect, Mr. Taft has the effrontery to stand before a public audience and denounce Theodore Roosevelt and present himself in the attitude of the one who has the right to feel aggrieved. It is an astounding exhibition of willingness to deceive the people of the country in the effort to secure office. HARRY A. ..Baltimore's Populare Main Office and 1725 ORLEA We solicit your friendship and pat- date service. We have added several which is an experienced Female Direct- rectress in the State. 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The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured Issues The Best Contracts The Old Reliable 'S HAIR Creole Crimpy, also General Wavy Hair C e our Hair to stand e make any Shade Frontpieces, and ptly filled to any nth Ave., New open 34th and 35th MME. BAUM'S HAIR EMPORIUM. Our Specialty Real Creole Crimpy, also Afro-American and Natural Wavy Hair Goods We absolutely guarantee our Hair to stand Combing, and to retain its Quality and Color. We make any Shade of Hair, none too difficult. All Kinds of Wigs, Rats, Frontpieces, and Switches in Black made to Order. Mail Orders promptly filled to any Part of the Country. Free Price List. 486 Eighth Ave., New York city Between 34th and 35th street. ..B. F. SMITH.. NEW and SECOND HAND FURNITURE BOUGHT & SOLD AT REASON ABLE PRICES Bed Room suits and Parlor Suits from $15. up. All kinds of Household Furniture. at Lowest Prices. BEGINNING MONDAY Of next week furniture can be stored here for $1 per load for each month. Please give me a call. 1122 Druid Hill Avenue. Phone, Wolfe 1958 Male Attendants Polite Service Square Deal A VODERY Funeral Director... Establishment: INS STREET Manage. We assure you polite and up-to-date features to our business, among others, the first and only colored lady dress parts of the State at Shortest Notice. Lady Embalmer—Lady Shrounder. CHES: 630 N. Caroline Street. TOADVIN AL STREET, UNDERTAKER 00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up; perials, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, most reasonable rates. You need not him, just call 142 W. Hill Street n. 926 Druid Hill. V. Funeral Director and Embalmer public that I am still doing business. T. Thanking the public for all past of the same. Carriage for hire for special attention given to all orders. ISLEY, Vernon 2578 Main Office. LAND, Manager. C. & P. Phone: 585 Y-Madison. A. ELLIOTT Ending Undertaker ERS AV. Attendants, Shipping Funerals images for hire for all occasions. Day or Night. PYE, Sr., Near Calvert DIRECTOR Quon 8603 Md. Courtland 1028. with any other firm. No Agents detect any person doing business under B. Pye, Sr. E— INSURANCE CO. age, President Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. Once Company in Maryland issued on ages from 2 to 79 from the homes of the insured best Contracts Reliable HAIR EMPORIUM. Impy, also Afro-American and Hair Goods to stand Combing, and to retain by Shade of Hair, none too difficult, faces, and Switches in Black made to any Part of the Country. Free New York city and 35th street. As an Advertiser Try the Afro-American. It Is The Best Medium In The City. Always Open Female Attendants Good Quality Honest Pricea COLONEL MIDNIGHT VISITS: BALTIMORE Preaches At Tints Church on Sunday Monday,and ‘Lec- tures on Monday.” ‘THINKS DR. GAINDS SHOULD WIN EDITORSHIP The Culonel ica'Lots of Things Worth: Seeing gin. Florida And ‘Other Places. Well they are off, and Monday morning or about, the General Con- ference. of the African Methodist Episcopal church will oper. As we near the time, the men are working hard to keep their mouths from jumping out of their hearts. It will take time to tell. All eyes will be turned on the Afre-Ameri- can Ledger, becaust: it will have the:best account of the General Conference. Now let us see, who will be who. Tam in Baltimore, and had the pleasure of spending one service with Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., last Sunday morning. He is leaving full of hope and good cheer, and his people have given hima good send off. He. certainly is: in the hearts of the members and friends of Trinity, and many of them are praying for his success. Not that they want to get rid of him be cause they know that under the general rules of the church.he can- not remain with them much longer. Iam sure that if elected, Dr. Gaines willl give the church a first- class paper, and will have it full of news worth reading. He is a good writer. I. want to here congratulate Dr. Gaines on his good work and what he has done.and what he is still do- ing for his people. The people of Trinity were out in large numbers to hear me Sunday and Iam proud to say that I have many friends in T rinity as well as in other churches. I found a new friend that 1-did not know [had in the person of the superintendent. of Bethel. Well; you see I am in Balti- more, but. it will take. me a long time to work up to. this place, fer I have been to so many places since I wrote to you’ last. Now: what do you think about this old man. being at the foun- tain of youth when he wrote his tetter,the Jast time. Well he did not get much youth from it, but Iwill not talk abeut it now. From St. Augustine, I ‘went to Jacksonville, spending a day and night with Prof. N. W. Collier. It-was founder’s day of the Flori- da Baptist college. Iheard the speeches and other things and was much pleased with them. [ heard from Rev. J. E. Ford, and one white man, and thenI heard my- self make a few scattering remarks. I don’t believe the Lord intended for me to be a speaker. Bright and early the next morn- ing ] was up and on my way to Green Cove Springs. Col. George E. Taylor, manager or the Mag- nolia Remedy Company which is doing so much to make people get well of the consumption, de- cided to go with’ me, hence he dropped his work and accompanied me to Jacksonville thence to Green Cove Springs. He is some pumpkins in the world. I tell you as-I. walked down the street with this big man-I felt real good and big because the people were bowing their heads ete, .to him and he was bowing to them and of course J felt that they.were pulling off their hats to me too and I wore a ‘‘Gold Dust Twin Smile.’’ It is worth a trip to Florida to go to Green Cove Springs. I do not know where.I will. find words te describe. this. wonderful. place and I shall not. attempt it. Sul- phur water boiling up out of the ground and bathing rooms ahd pools. Just think of this wonderful thing. The people. were there and they were there in.numbers, Rev. C. 3: Daniels is pastor of the Baptist Church and he had me to talk to his people. He is a good preacher and has a: good fol- lowing. Col. Taylor went out’ to. see his agent Dr. Daniels went to look ‘for something to eat and left me ,at the house but you can, bet your last cent that I did’ not remain but went out to see the town. My. first visit was’ tothe public “school. I was received by. Prof..0. F. Wise the principal who introduced me to his teachers, Misses M..J. Schul- er, Lillie Willie, Marion Tilling- vi we eS Deemae + J. than that-Mr..Simpkins is the leading tailor’in this part of the world. The Tillinghast sisters. have just opened: a dress making parlor, and have made a good start,Miss. Lula Ross, collector for the. Afro-Ameri- can Insurance Co., Asia Flowers, grocery and many’ other’ business men. . It would not be out of order for me to tell you about Mme. Dun- ham, from New: York, who is the ‘tailor for dress making in the town. { do not know just how to put this, but she isa woman who. makes clothes for women just as men make clothes for men. Now you will have to tell me what this is. Just one of the best in the country regardless of race or color, and is just kept busy all the time. When she takes a piece of cloth and turns it back to you it is just. considered manners. ‘Then she is a woman of high qualities and education She is correspondent for the Metropolis, a daily paper published in Jackson- ville. L could just write to you a week about that place, but then failed to write a letter last. week, and that has brought me face to face with many problems of life. It will take me a long time to tell you all about the things I have seen. Then! returned to- Jacksonville, where] had the pleasure of being met at the stable by N. W. Col- lier, and Col. Taylor. He left a head of me. 1 wish you could have seen the bouquet which was presented to me py the tailor lady, Mme. Dunham. It was the largest I-have ever had in. my life. Plenty’ fine ribbon on it, and just looked and ‘looked to see what I could see and how I could see it. When I got on the iron horse carriage with all those flowers, the people declared that I was an old groom, and was looking for my_bride. a ‘The good people at ‘Jacksonville were delighted to have me return to them. . Miss Blocker had suprer prepared for me, and I sent it into my eternity, and then went to bed. Rev: Sutten B. Griggs was here al- so and was delighted to see me. He is.a big man, but knows how to treat little men. He treated me to the best of his abiilty. ‘The next morning I went out to see some friends, and then I had left them I. turned attention back to the school. I'addressed the stud- ents at 12 o’clock, had dinner, and then we went out for. a ride on. one of those things that does not have a horse.or mule 'to pull it but just goes-along just the same. It was owned by one of the most successful doctors in the South. I shall have something to say about him in an- other letter. Now then, at night I took supper with Banker Hart. Now what do you think of meeting with a banker? He made me wel- come to his home and then he car- ried me out for another long ride in one of those things, and when we had finished. we went out in the street to see other things. | Bright and early the next. morn- ing I was up and on my way to the city of Charleston, S. C. Many are the things which met me in Charleston S.C. For instance a man agreed to haul my trunk and| things for 85 cents and 1’ paid him but'when he got. to the house he wanted fifteen cents more and Rev. R. Kemp said it was a shame and 1 took the trunk cut’ of: the wagon myself and he took out the other things. The men then. looked at us and’as they drove off said ‘‘Eld- er pray for me.’’ I felt like pray- ing for him with a big club but did not do so: I called to see Bishop Moses B. Salter Whois a great man. But 1 fear that the Bishop will not be able to do any more active work; in the church, ~The General Con- ference which meets next week | will put him on the retired list. But-he has donea great work for. his church. He has been-a faithful man and. the General Conference| made no mistake when it elevated Moses Buckingham ‘Salter to the| moses DUCKING Vw THE AERO-AMERICAN-LEDGER ee eee eer sees ei ae Se SS -” . ae Bece cae aee a eee a ee cee eee ee oe oo ee a ae ee a a ee Se ee tees ee Se coe 2 Bal aes gee om Sees ie eras Fo ee es 3 eae ees phair es. eee a a eee: ce Poor ar ee "eens ane ae a Se ne eae ha NSS Be ae e ie Be ee . aoe = a | i? ———————————— REV. K. E. JONES, D. D. Editor of The Southwestern Christian Advocate, who is prominently mentioned for the Bishopric in the M. E. Church which is in session at Minneapolis. a A Full Account - OF THE. African Methodist ee Methodist Episcopal Conferences. A. M. E. Zion —_—_—_—_——— Will Appear each Week in The a .AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER AND WILL PRINT ALL THE NEW J, W. Rankin missionary secretary; Rev. J. R. Ransom financial secre- tary. Retain John R. Hawkins. in his. present position, commissioner of education. Rev. B. F. Watson, above every man mentioned deserves the place of Church extension Seere- tary. He knows the business .and he is a business man. I could men- tioned some: others, but will have my say.about it in mynextletter. Send all mail for me to 621 8th street, Louisville, Ky., or to the office. { will attend the Baptist State convention in Salem, Va., next week, and from there will go to Louisville to deliver a literary speech for the State University. J. O. Midnight. Hagerstown Notes. Special to the Afro-American Ledger Hagerstown, Md , May 2 — The members of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church gave a hearty welcome Sunday to Rev. David Johnson, who has just returned for the sec- ond year as pastor of he church. Mrs. Mae Pindle, the oldest Sun- day School teacher in Ebenezer Church, died suddenly from heart failure last Friday night. She had been to choir practice at the church two hours before her death. Her funeral Sunday was-the first to be held.in the new Ebenezer Church. A mock session of the United States. Congress. was held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Mr. Z. B. Z; Lee has opened a grocery and provision store on North Junathan street. Miss Ella Armstead and Mr, L. Kelly, both of Baltimore, were. the guestsof Mrs..David Johnson Sun- day. : Mr. Hugh E. Macbeth, of Balti- more, addressed a large Roosevelt meeting a few evenings ago. Mrs. Charity Parker is ill at her home on Jonathan street. TO THE LADIES MRS. LUCY S. DAY ‘Announces the re-opening ot her HAIR DRESSING PARLOR 1308 North Fremont Street Above Lafayette Market Full line of Human Hair Goods, also ‘Tonics, shampoos and pomades, Hair work of all kinds made to order. Scalp treatment, massage and Shainpooing. © Hair ZCulture, Manicuring. I LEAD-—OTHERS FOLLOW Tcarry a full Line of Colored Hu- man Hair Goods Combing’ made in puffs'and braids Madame J. CREDITT’S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 8rd floor. “Hairdresser to Society” Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING . 831 DRUID HILL AVE. OSTRICH FEATHERS, CLEAN. ED, CURLED AND RENOVATED. Willow Plumes and Bands Made to Order. EDITH P. BUTLER, 1280 Etting]Street G. & P. Phone, Madison 6597 : Uf you call once, you will call again. Where? To Madam L. E. Morris, Hair Dresser I make braids and puffs out of your own combings. I also have a very fine hair preparation, which. will sure make the hair grow. 1118 N. Carey Street, T.G. MARSHALL, __ ‘DEALER IN— Groceries & Provisions, Butter, Eggs & ...and Poultry... 595 Dolphin St. . Baltimore, Md. | M. TREGOR & SONS’ (Original Red Box) Superior Hair Dressing © ...PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER... ‘To be used by modern Ladies and Children to dress the Hair to any stylish fashion. oes ae HAIR: FOOD i cee Ee Scrcececomd cate be Free, from all. injurious chemicals ‘bes BOR SEMI and om all. injurious chemicals eB eh 4 a \ Heed Ladies and corer: pe Liste cc eaeeremey © DIRECTIONS—Rub th . Bessie Sf) the hair and then aa hea ey oeit atte ee SMEG, — Prices(of Superior Hair Dressing in the Lae eh A ee ‘known original red bozes: ego Medium red tin box, single 2c. ordered LT, by mail, 40: raggist. dhd-Notion’ Stores should keep this. Superior Hair: Dressing in stock Please ask in the next store for it or write direct’ tous. Price for wholesale ent on application, Tl, TREGOR & SONS . a —“— Spit : a ae i? ca : Price of Princess Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c, extra: ; Directions to be used will be mailed with every order. ™, TREGOR dz: sows Wholesale. Manufactisrers of Perfumeries and Toilet. Articles 1131 B. Baltimore Street, : - Baltimore. 1229 B. Street, N. W- : : Washington, D. C. Spring Opening Our advance Spring woolens just arrived from New York, will satisfy the most taste- ful people. NIXON BROTHERS TAILORS 1302 PNNA. AV., Near Lenvale Ladies’ suits made from§$12.50 up- Repairing neatly done. “Phone. Madison 3732 M. ’ Dr. Payn’s Painless Dentistry Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed For Twenty Years. from $5.00 up. IV Lee Bridge: Work $5.00. Fillings 8¢ cents Gold’$1.00.. Crown and Bridge Work $3.00 to $5.00. Ali work done by Small. § Payments: -——EASY TERMS—— EXAMINATIONJFREE 118 W. LEXINGTON St. OLIVER J..CAULK: . House Painter.. - _.,,And’ Paper’ Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Madison. 1029. : House Painting Gikzing, Graining, | Enameling, Floors:Stained—Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. ‘Estimates and Propositiois submitted Having had-experience in the Painting Trae T especially solicit your patror. age homers fee ete FIRST Colored HOTEL. i $T. MICHAELS, MD... « Itis situated. inthe best locality. of the town. Upper-porch. commands 1a view‘of Milés ‘River’ and. other lard. scape scenery, Bodtdingr’atid Lodging. ‘Quick Lunch: Open ali_ night. "Ex. celient’service guaranteed. : MME. CORA BURKE NELSON WALHER Carpenter & Builder 2123 Division St. JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO” Shop 918 Morris between Biddle and Preatan Street Mme.L. 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Cor, Caroline and Jefferson? ats Streets 3 % Freah- vegetables every da: reminds of Canned Goods --- Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone, Mt Vernon 2823. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. C & F. Phone, Madison 342. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable In Advance One Year..... One Dollar Six Months..... Fifty Cents Three Months..... Forty Cents Single Copy..... Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter. We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in one office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN Co. BALTIMORE, MAY 4, 1912 AN ADVANCE IN POLITICAL PROGRESS The law enacted by the which "primary elections" have become a permanent part of our political machinery is one of the very best and most important laws which has been adopted since the period of Emancipation. Rightly considered the primary law is but another "emancipation" act. The real significance of such far reaching legislation will dawn but slowly upon the great mass of the American people on whose special behalf it has been called into existence. It marks the passing of political machines, bosses, and the time-honored convention system with all the attending evils. In the "glorious days" of the past, when the business of politics seemed to be regarded as a public "pie" counter, the political boss was the glory of that system. Such a system aspired to assume the benevolent business of relieving the great body of the people of all worry and concern in the management of the affairs of State. The boss, with the assistance of his ward"executives"would prepare a list of delegates to conventions and arrange all of the work of that August body, including a convenient draft of the "platform" to be promulgated by that body when it shall have assembled. It was too much trouble for the people to govern themselves, and thus the old system of political plunder which is dying hard in its passing, was devised to save the people such care and responsibility and incidentally, provide offices and opportunity for luxurious "gratt" upon the part of those who had condescended to superintend and manage the business. The natural abuses and excesses of such a "system" prophecied its own undoing. The primary law, as now adopted, is simply the beginning of a new chapter in American politics. Ours is not merely a government "for" the people, but it is a government "by" the people, and the primary is the most advanced step of providing the means whereby the people may give, expression to their wishes, and indicate the men they desire to be intrusted with the duty and responsibility of making those wishes effective. The present preliminary Presidential campaign interprets for us some of the genuine benefits the great body of American people derive from the system of legally and honestly conducted primaries. Any American citizen, whether he be black or white, Jew or Gentile, has the un- questioned right to aspire for office. Since the people themselves, and not a "boss" are to decide who shall be the nominees of their party, the various aspirants for the suffrage of their fellow-citizens, have the privilege and the opportunity to appear before the people and discuss with them the principles which they espouse; and, after the people have heard the various expressions of the candidates, and have satisfied themselves of the character of each, then they are in a position to render a verdict according to their best judgement. Nor is this all. If the successful candidates fail to make good, they well know that a day of reckoning will follow, and that the people will not be slow in returning them to the obscurity from which they had been taken. But the primary law, while a distinct advance, as it is, needs perfecting. As the years go by, and the real benefits of such a law become more and more evident to all, its employment will constitute a new and practical system of public education on behalf the great working masses of the country. They will, gradually, receive through it what will be to them the equivalent of a liberal education.. As a result of the natural rivalry and competition on the part of the young and aspiring to serve the community, through popular discussions brought to the level of the great masses, they will gain an increasing knowledge of government, and affairs generally. Because the primary system, as well as the civil service system, is in the highest and best interest of all of the American people, they are also in the highest and best interests of all colored citizens. Thus the benefits to issue will equally descend upon us. WHICH? Next week the colored voters in Maryland will have the opportunity to express their presidential preferences in the primaries which will be held to determine whether the Maryland delegation to Chicago is to be a machine made a Taft delegation or is to be lined up in favor of Theodore Roosevelt. There are two candidates now before us—William H. Taft, the president of the United States, who seeks are nomination, and Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Much will depend on the way we vote as to whether the Maryland delegation will be for Taft or Roosevelt. Indeed, it is altogether likely that which ever way the mass of black voters cast their ballots will determine the complexion of the Maryland delegation. There never was a time when, in a national campaign, the colored voters in Maryland had greater reason than now for expressing their presidential preferences in a primary election. There never was a time when a prominent party candidate has been more obnoxious to us as a class, than is President Taft, who is seeking a renomination. There never was a time when race pride race preservation, and individual interests demanded that we should unitedly vote against a party candidate than conditions created by Taft himself demanded that we should vote solidly against him now. Black voters in every corner of our State should not hesitate to make whatever sacrifice may be necessary to encompass the defeat of William H. Taft. A vote for Roosevelt will help to do it. Vote for Roosevelt and defeat the man who has done our race its greatest wrong since Hayes surrendered us to the South. Vote for Roosevelt and demonstrate the fact that there is manly red blood enough left in you to resent the infamous Southern policy of President Taft. Vote for Roosevelt and show President Taft that after tacitly approving our disfranchisement by the Bourbon South, we will not accept any office whatever within his gift as compensation for the loss of our citizenship rights. Vote for Roosevelt and show your resentment toward the man who violated his party obligation to give "exact justice to all men without regard to race or color," and and who betrayed the black voters who made possible his nomination and election. Vote for Roosevelt and voice a protest to President Taft against his appointment of Southern Negro phobists upon the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States. Vote for Roosevelt and get a man who is an open, honest, courageous, unlinching leader of men and by that vote against Taft 'help to defeat a man who is feeble, and constantly trimming sail to catch the passing breeze. Our race in its great struggle upward has met many foes who have dealt us terrific body blows. Judge Taney THE AFRO=AMERICAN LEDGER put us on a level with domestic animals when he decided that "black men have no rights which white men are bound to respect." Rutherford B. Hayes, the man who served in the presidential office to which he was never elected, earned the execration put upon him when he refused to recognize the lawfully elected governments of the Southern States and turned us over to the tender mercies of the white South who afterward proceeded by every wicked device possible to separate us absolutely and permanently from all participation in the affairs of government, and from all exercise of our citizenship rights. In all the blackness left by the decision of Judge Taney, the surrender of Hayes, and the disfranchisement program of the white South, there had been left one bright ray of hope in the fact that up to the time of President Taft, the Federal government had continued to recognize us as black citizens and to accord to us the exercise of some meas of citizenship rights. But now comes Taft, and with one fell blow, destroys this one precious remnant. It was necessary for Taft to violate his party pledge to do this infamous thing, but he did it. He not only betrayed his party pledge, but he betrayed the men who nominated him and showed the basest ingratitude to the black voters who elected him. Taft has won a higher place on the roll of our enemies than either Taney, Hayes, or the white South. Taney decided against us but he was under no obligation to us. He was perfectly free so far as his relation to us was concerned to give legal weight to his personal opinions. He was a pro-slavery man and spoke for the slavery propoganda. Hayes was under no obligation to us either Defeated by the popular vote for the presidency, he was given that high office by the famous electoral commission, a cunning device planned by cunning politicians. The Bourbons, actuated by feelings inborn and inherited from a system with which they had always been identified acted as they asserted, for the preservation of their homes and their civilization. But Taft gave us this blow in spite of his party's history as the "consistent friend of the American Negro;" in spite of the party pledge to "give exact justice to all men without regard to race or color;" in spite of the fact that black men's votes nominated and elected him; in spite of the fact that his action was a cowardly surrender and a monstrous exhibition of ingratitude. Remembering his unfair Southern poiley, let every black man in Maryland vote against William H. Taft. Vote for Theodore Roosvelt! Well-known Sporting Men in The City. Among the prominent men of the sporting fraternity who are here to attend the Pimlico races are: Joseph ("Lovie Joe") Robinson; Charles Hines, of New York; John Carter, "Jud" Seals, and Oscar Davis. "Lovie Joe" and Jay Gould were in Washington to see J. Leubrie Hill's "My Friend From Dixie Company." Delighted A Large Audience. The Fisk Jubilee Singers delighted a large audience at Union Baptist Church Tuesday night, where they gave a recital for the benefit of the endowment fund that the well known school is endeavoring to secure. They sang twelve numbers, and their rendition of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," "Mary, Don't You Moan," and "Steal Away to Jesus" charmed the audience by the rhythm and pathos injected. It was the old Fisk Jubilee Singers that captivated the North and E uprope 40 years ago, and succeeded in raising funds to extend the work of the then infant school. Easton Notes. Easton, Md., May 1 — The congregation of Bethel A. M. E. Church heartily welcomed Rev. S. H. Cooper, for another year. A large congregation turned out to greet his return. Presiding elder Rev. R. E. Ford will pay his first visit Saturday. The funeral of Mr. Robert Ritch Mrs. Agnes Sprouse, who has been quite sick, is improving. Quite a number are on the sick list among whom are: Miss Agnes Blake, Mr. Samuel Gates, Charles Wrightson, Mrs. Georgie Howard, Mr. Nelson Gibson, Milkie Breese. Among the visitors in Easton are: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sprouse, Misses Susie and Emma Sprouse, Daisy Turner, Lydia Hines, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bantum. The public schools have closed until fall. WOULD NOT RIDE ON DIRTY PULLMAN CAR WOULD NOT RIDE ON DIRTY PULLMAN CAR A Pullman car that many said was not fit to ride in caused a party of delegates and visitors, that were on their way to Kansas City where the A. M. E. General Conference to leave their special train over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Washington last Monday afternoon, and protest that they would not go a step further until a Pullman car of acceptable arrangements as paced at their disposal. All of the party picked up their baggage and took seats in the waiting room while Bishop J. Albert Johnson and Rev. John Hurst were remonstrating with the railroad officials. A decent Pullman car was finally placed at their disposal, and they left for the West 40 minutes behind schedule time. Their journey to Missouri was without further incident to mar their happiness and comfort. Those in the party included: Bishop and Mrs. B. T. Tanner, Bishop and Mrs. J. Albert Johnson, Rev. and Mrs. John Hurst, Rev. E. H. Hunter, Norfolk, Va., Rev. and Mrs. N. B. Sterrett, Charleston, S. C.; Rev. A. L. Murray, Jersey City; Rev W. W. Beckett, New York; Rev. J. H. L. Watkins, Rev. J. H. L. Stansbury, both of Philadelphia; Bruce H. Williams and wife, Mrs. M. E. Cheeks, all of Washington; Revs. A. L. Gaines; W. H. Thomas, Boston, Mass; R. B. Smith, Providence, R. I.; L. C. Curtis, Annapolis; James R. Nelson, Baltimore; C. H. Murray, Catonsville, Md.; Mrs. James A. Handy, Mrs. Ruth M. Collect, both of Baltimore; Miss M. S. C. Beckett, of Brooklyn, N. Y.; Messrs. D. B. Allen, Newport, R. I.; J. T. Mitchell, Providence, R. I.; T. K. White, Orange, N. J.; J. Frank Blagburn, Washington, and J. H. Murphy, editor of the Afro-American Ledger. Another delegation from New England, New York, and Pennsylvania joined Revs. D. G. Hill, P. J. Jordan, C. H. Stepteau, J. G. Martin, Mr. T. J. Hilliard, of the Baltimore Conference delegation. Denton Happenings. Denton, Md., May 2—Rev. J. G. Bryant was welcomed at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church by a large and appreciative congregation Sunday. He has just entered on his third year. Rev. J. G. Martin; of Baltimore, preached here last Sunday. Mrs. M. E. Taylor spent last week in Baltimore. The Ladies of Union Bethel A. M. E. Church will tender their pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Bryant, a reception next Thursday night. Mr. John F. Turpin died last Saturday morning. Mr. Turpin has been in ill health for several years. His funeral took place from Union Bethel A. M. E. Church on last Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Bryant officiated assisted by several others. Rev. C. B. Bailey, pastor of Preston Circuit, was unable to fill his pulpit on last Sunday owning to illness. Annapolis News Annapolis, Md., May 2—Miss M. C. Valentine is spending a while in Baltimore, the guest of Mrs. Pennison, of Argyle avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dennis spent the week-end in Washington D. C., the guests of Mr. Dennis' sister, Mrs. Ethel D. Audrick. She was the guest of honor at a tea Saturday afternoon. Maltbie For Congress. William H. Maltbie, whose advertisement as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Fourt Congressional district, appears on the last page of this issue, is one of the best known young men of the city. He is a man of liberal education, and before taking up the practice of law, was professor of Mathematics at Goucher College. As a member of the last legislature he rendered the people a valuable service by looking after their interests. He is the author of the anti-loan shar bill and other beneficient legislation. Tonight, Saturday, he will make a tour of the district and will met personally the voters. Councilman A. C. Binswanger and Supervisor of Elections McEvoy will accompany him. WHITE SUPPORT FOR COLORED JOB SEEKERS WHITE SUPPORT FOR COLORED JOB SEEKERS White Chicago Republicans Show Unusual Spirit In an article on "The Negro in the Chicago Primary," which appeared in last week's New York Independent, Mr. George W. Ellis commends the fair spirit of the white Republicans of that city in helping to nominate colored candidates in two of the districts of Chicago. He points out that in the First Representative district, where they were four colored and two white candidates for the legislative nomination, that a white man. Maurice J. Clark, received 3,639 votes and that Edward D. Green, a member of the last legislature received 3,519 votes thus making them the nominees. Mr. Green is one of the leading men of the race in Chicago and is the author of the Illinois anti-lynching law. In the Third Representative district, where there were five whites and a colored candidate, the latter Major Robert R. Jackson, led the whole ticket, receiving 5,961 votes. In the fight for nomination a County Commissioner for Cook County, Mr. Ellis says there were 46 Republican candidates for the 10 comissionerships, and that Mr. Louis Selden, one of the best known young Chicagoans, as ninth in the list of those nominated. "The fear that in the Illinois primaries," concludes Mr. Ellis, "the rights and political opportunities of colored citizens would be jeopardized by the rule of the people has been emphatically proven groundless.... The faith of colored citizens in the justice and fairness of the plain white people has been considerably strengthened and increased here. And from the inspiration thus received there will rise up in the future, from among the colored people, not leaders who seek only offices for themselves, but real representatives of the race, who with the white representatives will toil and labor with those larger social and political problems which shall make for the peace, happiness, and general progress of all the people, without regard to race, condition, or color." Baltimoreans Defeated at Whist. The Washington Whist Team vanquished the Baltimore Whist Team in a tournamet at the home of Dr. William H. Wright last Friday night, the visitors having 57 more points than the local team. There were four teams, each of which played twelve boards. The Washington players were: Messrs. John Nalle, J. W. Cromwell, Jr., James A. Cobb, Dr. Arthur Gray, William Tignor. G. David Houston, Frederick D. Martin, and J. Bradley. The Baltimorans were: Prof. D. O. W. Holmes, Prof. Ralph Cook. Prof. C. L. Davis. Drs. D. C. Brown, H. S. McCard, W. H. Wright, E. V. Fitzgerald, and W. McNeil. Salisbury Jottings Salisbury, Md., May 3—A grand testimonial and reception was given at Princess Ann last Tuesday in honor of District Superintendent W. J. L. Hughes and his wife by the ministers and laymn of the Salisbury District in the Metropolitan M. E. Church. Able addresses were made by Prof. T. H Kiah, C. L. Anderson, and Rev. R. G. Waters. Responses by Rev. and Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. Ethel Jones, a prominent member of John Wesley M. E. Church, died Sunday morning after a long illness. She was buried on Wednesday. The high school of this city closed today. The commencement will be held at John Wesley M. E. Church. Class sermon will be preached this Sunday morning at White Chapel. Miss Maggie Morris is the guest of Mrs. Estle Bailey, of Baltimore. The Salisbury Choral Society gave a splendid program at Fruitland last Thursday. Among the colored delegates on the city ticket for Monday's primaries are: Councilman Harry S. Cummings, John W. Young, Ernest Lyon, Taftits, and Louis H. Davenport, W. C. McCard and John W. Ryan, who are for Roosevelt. A musical recital was given at Enon Baptist Church Thursday night. Among those on the program were: Miss Lula Scott Richardson, Prof. W. E. Howard, Misses Rosa Herndon, Gertrude Sheridan, Pearl E. Gaines, Mamie Davis, Pauline Barnes, Sarah Jackson, Estelle Brown, and M. Z. Gould. The Robert T. Freman Dental Association, of Washington, held its regular monthly meeting here last Saturday as the guests of local dentists. Dr. Park Tancil, of Washington, read a paper on "The Manible and its Relation to the Skull." The discussion was open by Dr. D. C. Brown, of this city. Others who took part included Drs. Baker, Wormley, Francis, Gwathney, Ramsey, Reid, Ferguson, and Lofton. Plans for forming a dental association among practitioners in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia were made. At the conclusion of the meeting a collation was served by Caterer Frey. Rev. Davis In The City Rev. and Mrs. Spurgeon Davis, who have been spending a week with the former's relatives in the city and Green Spring Valley, left for Kansas City yesterday morning. They were the guests at an informal reception given by Mr. Carrington L. Davis, a brother of Rev. Davis, Thursday evening. The groom was graduated from Gammon Theological Sminary several weeks ago, and his trip here may be termed his bridal trip, having married Miss Ruth M. Jones, of Lynchburg, Va., a week ago. Prof. Miller Addresses Meeting That the colored people of the State should use fully all of their educational advantages, as well as content for better facilities in the countis; as the contention made by Prof. Kelly Miller, of Washington, in an address before the Alumni Association of the Colored State Normal School last Friday night. Mrs. S. B. Sanks and Mrs. Nehemiah Henry have retruned to their home in Cambridge after visiting Mrs. Watson, of 1939 Druid Hill avenue. Holds Closing Exercises John A, Holmes Chapter of the Epworth League held closing exercises at Metropolitan M. E. Church Wednesday evening. The opening address was delivered by Mr. James A. Harris, president of the league. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes delivered the principal address. An attractive musical and literary program was presented. A Surprise Tendered A surprise was given by the Penrose Auxiliary on April 27 for the benefit of Mrs. Mary Johnson, of 322 Arch street. Among those present were Mrs. Mary Gross, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jenkins, Rolland Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, Celia Hawkins, Lizzie Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Cotton, Mrs. John Snowden, Josephine Jackson, Messrs. William Smith, Walter Smith, Wm. R. Harrigan. DIED Mr. Wm. M. Smith, formerly a Baltimore died at his late home in Franklin, Pa., after an illness of two days. The funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon at 46 Montgomery street, Jersey City. He is survived by two children, a daughter, who is a pupil in the St. Francis Academy, Baltimore, Md., and a son in school at Jersey City. His wife died a few months ago. Two aunts also survive him Mrs. Sarah J. Smith and Josephine Anderson. He was in the pullman car service as a porter for 27 years. Rooevelt's Whirlwind Tour Colonel Theodore Roosevelt made whirlwind tour of Maryland yesterday speaking at Salisbury in the morning, Havre de Grace in the afternoon, the Lyric, last night and winding up at Metropolitan M. E. Church after the Lyric meeting. He was enthusiastically greeted at every point he stopped, and his addressses are regarded as making many lukewarm in their support of Mr. Taft active Roosevelt men. President Taft is expected to address a meeting at the Lyric tonight. A Reception A reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. John Gould, of 105 E. Hamilton street, on last Wednesday in honor of Mrs. Martha Webb, of Easton, Md. The receiving party were Miss Mary Gould, their daughter, Miss Jennie Tinsley, and Mrs. Alice Gould. The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ovel, Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Handy, Miss Bertha Webb, Mrs. Florence Cepper, Mrs. Martha Webb, Messrs. Gantt Hoult, Leon Carrington. The evening was enjoyably spent. Read The Afro-American. Attainments of Professor J. W. Work of Fisk University. The excellent record made by J. W. Work, professor of Latin and history at Fisk university, in Nashville, Tenn., as an instructor and capable field representative in connection with the Fisk singers, entitles him to a place among the foremost of our present day educators. Professor Work has made a long and thorough study of Negro music and is recognized as an authority in that direction. He was born in Nashville, under the shadows of Fisk university, and was educated in the public schools of his native town and at Fisk, from which institution he graduated with honors. Actuated by a further desire for education, he entered Harvard university. He afterward took a course of study at the University of Chicago, where he earned the degree of master of arts. He then returned to Fisk, his alma mater, and became an instructor. His superior knowledge gained at the eastern colleges stood him in good stead for valuable service at Fisk, and he was placed at the head of the Latin and history departments of the university several years ago, where he has since taught. As a teacher he has made good and has maintained the high standard for which the school is noted. He is one of the most popular instructors at the university and has become a fixture. Along with his academic duties he devotes much time to the study and development of music. He has written and spoken much on music and has made some very valuable contributions on the folk songs of the race. Professor Work is now writing a book on the history of Negro music. He devotes much space to the necessity of preserving the musical traditions of the race, which have been handed down in the folk songs. Some of the most prominent musical critics of the country often seek the opinion and advice of Mr. Work on matters pertaining to Negro music. While in New York recently Professor Work had several consultations with musical authorities on the Negro's contribution to music. He believes the race exemplifies many of its strongest qualities in its musical gifts. In the city of Nashville he is identified with many organizations having for their aim the betterment of the race. ANTI-LYNCHING SOCIETY WIELDS WIDE INFLUENCE. ANTI-LYNCHING SOCIETY WIELDS WIDE INFLUENCE. Work For Human Protection Receives Substantial Aid. Boston.-The work and influence of the Anti-Lynching society, composed of a large number of thrifty and intelligent colored women of this city and vicinity, are being felt for good in many sections of the country. Its growth has been substantial and its work thorough. Scarcely a. lynching has taken place in any part of the United States without its deep concern for the punishment of the guilty perpetrators. The April public meeting of the society was held in Faneuil hall and was attended by many of the leading white and colored citizens of this community. Among the speakers were such well known men as the Hon. A. E. Pillbury, Bishop Alexander Walters of New York, Rev. Dr. A. Mark Harris of Jersey City, N. J.; the Rev. Herbert S. Johnson, Mr. Darius Cobb, the noted artist, and the Rev. James Foster. That the women have the ear of the public in more than an ordinary sense may be seen from the fact that in their efforts to investigate the cause of lynchings in the various sections of the country they have often received substantial financial assistance from a distance. As an encouragement in this direction the Colored Women's Nonpartisan league of San Francisco sent $5.35 and the William Murray lodge, Knights of Pythias, donated $5 toward the expense of the meeting. The organization has reached the point where it has to constantly seek legal advice in order to do the most effective work of investigation, and it is hoped that our men of legal lore will consider it a privilege to co-operate with the officers of the society in giving the necessary advice. Mrs. M. Cravath Simpson, president of the organization, has labored assiduously to bring the work up from an obscure position to its present place of influence and usefulness. She has had the support of the other officers and members who, like herself, labor constantly for the promotion of justice and respect for human rights. National Negro Press Association. The next annual meeting of the National Negro Press association will be held in Chicago in August one day before the meeting of the National Negro Business league. As Chicago has a large, number of papers published by members of the race it seems fit that every effort should be made on the part of the officials of the association to have a meeting of lasting benefit to members of the profession. Franchise League to Hold Convention. The Afro-American Franchise Protective league, of which Mr. Isaac B. Attkinson is president, is planning to hold a big convention in St. Louis the first week in August. Large delegations from Indianapolis, Terre Haute and Evansville, Ind., are expected. Mr. Attkinson is being ably assisted in the work of the organization by Messrs. S. L. Drake and G. H. Wart. Dr. D. H. Brown, of St. Augustine, Fla., has discovered a remedy that promises to revolutionize the medical world. Dr. Brown is a graduate of Meharry, and has been in the practice about fourteen years. The Magnolia Remedy Company of which Dr. Brown is president and Geo E. Taylor, of Iowa is secretary and managers and manufactures this wonderl' he remedy which is guaranteed under the present pure food drugs act. The Cut of trade-mark appears M. B. B. herewith and attracts attention by its uniqueness. This new remedy is called "Dr. Brown's New Consumption remedy" and the company claims to have many recent testimonials from persons whom they have actually cured of consumption. Great indeedmust be the demand for this remedy wherever people are suffering from this dreadful disease, consumption. The Magnolia Remedy company are shipping this remedy into nearly every state in the Union, now and it has only been on the market since the first day of last July. The company makes the open statement that "consumption can be cured" by this remedy and that they stand ready to demonstrate the proposition The remedy is sold in $1.00 and $2.00 bottles which they ship by express everywhere. The policy of the company is to sell through the agency system and not not through wholesale drug houses. Agents wanted. Proper terms. Address Magnolia Remedy Company, St. Augustine, Fla. U. S. A., Box 754. A Great Advance in IN MEMORIAM. ADAMS—In sad but loving remembrance of our little daughter, Olive, who departed this life one year ago to-day, May 4, 1911. Sleep on dear Olive and take your rest God called you home, He thought it best It was hard indeed to part with thee But God's strong arms will support thee. Our hearts are sad and bowed down Our grief too deep to tell But time will come to us soon That we may with you dwell. by her devoted papa and mamma NICHOLS—In sad but loving remembrance of our darling son Lawson who died one year ago to-day, May 2, 1911. Oh, how we miss our little Lawson Our home is sad and lonley to-day For the one we loved so dearly Was so suddenly called away. He sleeps but so young and fair He slumbers sweet and knows no care his heart was pure, his life was young young Yet not our will but God's be done. He will never be forgotten Never shall his memory fade, Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger Round the gaave where he is laid. Lecture And Country Dinner. Come to the great lecture and country dinner under the auspices os the Stewardesses Board, at,the A. M. E. Zion Church; lecture subject "How to get a husband or wife, how to keep them," delivered by Rev. Alfred Young, pastor of Whatecat M. E. Church. Dinner to be served in the lecture room. Mrs. Annie Monroe, Pres. Mrs. J. Morris Butler, Sec. Joseph L. Butler, Act. Pastor Penua. ave., bet. Hoffman and Dolphin sts, St. Paul M. E. Church; Saratoga St. near Carey. St. Andrew's Grand Commandery, Knights Templar, will hold its Ascension Day services in St. Paul M. E. Church, Thursday evening, May 16th, at 8 o'clock. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. S. H. Norwood. A recep will be held after the service. All invited. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. Joseph L. Thomas, Sec'y of Trustee Board. Goldfield and Columbia The Goldfield Orchestra was awarded the decision of the contest which was held at Good Hope Hall, on Thursday April 18th. Each orchestra played three selections in turns and it was evident directly after the beginning that the Washingtonians were no match for Baltimore's famous orches ra. THE AFRO=AMERICAN-LEDGER Officers Elected. The Superintendents Union of the M. E. Churches of Baltimore City and viennity met at Whatcoat M. E. Church on Monday, April 29, 1912, and elected the following officers for the insuing year: President, Mr. James A. Harris; first Vice Pres. Mr. Julius C. Johnson; Second Vice Pres., Mrs. Jennie Mills; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Florence O. Wilson; Pianist, Miss Chambers, Liberian, Mrs. Nettie Cain; Chorister, Mr. Thomas P. Kelson; Chapain, Mr. R. J. Turner; Pres. Ex-board, Mr. Thomas H. Fragrlin. Y. M. C. A. Sunday, March 5th, at 4.30 P. M. MR. N. G. GRASTY, Supt. of City Charities, the speaker. All men are invited to hear him. Good Singing. The most Thrilling Story in modern History The Sinking of the TITANIC and Great Sea Disasters. This book contains over 350 pages on high grade paper and over fifty illustrations Can be purchased of L. GREGORY HUBERT 1217 ARGYLE AVENUE C. & P. Phone Mad. 6597 Write, Phone or Call. Cloth Bound, $1.00 Leather Bound, $1.00 Concert At Waters Church. Star Concert given by Miss Mayme Woodford and company on Monday evening, May 6, 1912. Tickets 10 cents 500—Mothers Wanted—Wanted Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington and Object—Home Uplift: En Order of Services: 11 A. M., Sermon. M., Platform Meeting. Addresses by P. Mrs. Mary Myers, President. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Sec. Mrs. Della Collins, Sixty-fourth Annual Sermon of the and Daughters of Samaria of Mary Sunday, May 5th, 1912, at 8 P. M. O. Custis. Every member is expected By order of Wm. B. RANDA MRS. S Don't forget the First Grand Lea Given by Bethel Calanthe Drill Co Evening, May 6th, 1912, at the M. Paul and Centre Sts. Music by C Harris, Leader. Prof. Fred Dabn mission 25 Cents. Laura Fegg Recorder. Gala Opening ... His Friday Eve'g, May 17th, Kerr's Orchestra in attend Park Officials: "Rush" Williams, Apply to above Refinement and Attractive Dancing Classes Every Tuesday E. PURVIANG Mothers Wanted– Wanted. First Mothers' Day. E. Church, Lexington and East Sts., Sunday, N. Object–Home Uplift. Emblem–White Carnation. Prices: 11 A. M., Sermon. 3.30 P. M., Pentecost. Meeting. Addresses by Prominent Women. Myers, President. Mrs. Annie Henson, Vice Sec. Mrs. Della Collins, Treas. Rev. C. G. C. Beth Annual Sermon of the R. W. G. C., G. Mrs. of Samaria of Maryland, at Handy A. 5th, 1912, at 8 P. M. Sermon by the every member is expected to be present. By order of Wm. B. MARSHALL, R. W. RANDALL J. CURTIS, R. W. MRS. S. J. C. RALPH, R. W. Set the First Grand Leap Year Carnival of Calanthe Drill Corps, No. 6, K. W. by 6th, 1912, at the Monumental Assemble atre Sts. Music by Commonwealth Bar- ter. Prof. Fred Dabney, Floor Manager. Events. Laura Feggan, Captain. Opening … Highland Park Eve'g, May 17th, 1912, from 7.30 Ors Orchestra in attendance. Admission: "Rush" Williams, E. Purviance, T. Apply to above for dates. Element and Attractiveness. Special Fee. Classes Every Tuesday and Saturday E. PURVIANCE, Director. 500—Mothers Wanted--Wanted. First Mothers' Day. —500 Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington and East Sts., Sunday, May 12th, 1912 Obiect--Home Uplift. Emblem--White Carnation. Order of Services: 11 A. M., Sermon. 3.30 P. M., Pentecostal Service. 8 P. M., Platform Meeting. Addresses by Prominent Women. Mrs. Mary Myers, President. Mrs. Annie Henson, Vice President. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Sec. Mrs. Della Collins, Treas. Rev. C. G. Cummings, Pastor Sixty-fourth Annual Sermon of the R. W. G. C., Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria of Maryland, at Handy A. M. E. Chapel, Sunday, May 5th, 1912, at 8 P. M. Sermon by the Pastor, Rev. J. O. Custis. Every member is expected to be present in full regalia. By order of WM. B. MARSHALL, R. W. P. G. Chief. RANDALL I. CURTUS R. W. G. Chief. Don't forget the First Grand Leap Year Carnival and Lafrance, Given by Bethel Calanthe Drill Corps, No. 6, K. of P., on Monday Evening, May 6th, 1912, at the Monumental Assembly Rooms, St. Paul and Centre Sts. Music by Commonwealth Band, Prof. C. H. Harris, Leader. Prof. Fred Dabney, Floor Manager. Card of Admission 25 Cents. Laura Feggan, Captain. Sarah V. Davis, Recorder. Gala Opening ... Highland Park, Formerly Pitts' Friday Eve'g, May 17th, 1912, from 7.30 to 11.45 Kerr's Orchestra in attendance. Admission 25 Cts. Park Officials: "Rush" Williams, E. Purviance, T. Henderson Kerr Apply to above for dates. Refinement and Attractiveness. Special Features. 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On the best streets in city including Druid Hill avenue. Come or call at once. 214 N. Calvert St. Home: 1828 Druid Hill Ave. Phone St. Paul 3746. The First May Ball Will be given by the Golden Sheaf, Wednesday, May 5th. '12 At New Good Hope Hall, Lexington Street, near Pine Admission 25 Cents. Quick Lunch Room Will Serve you from 6.30 a. m. to 12.30 p. m. MRS. L. M. THOMAS, Prop. 931 Druid Hill Ave. FOR SALE. A modern two story house in the 1100 block of Carrollton avenue. Easy terms if desired. Apply to Philip H. Pratt, 1322 Argyle avenue. First Mothers' Day. — 500 East St., Sunday, May 12th, 1912 Emblem--White Carnation. 3.30 P. M., Pentecostal Service. 8 P. Prominent Women. Annie Henson, Vice President. Mrs. Treas. Rev. C. G. Cummings, Pastor the R. W. G. C., Good Samaritans Payland, at Handy A. M. E. Chapel. Sermon by the Pastor, Rev. J. Selected to be present in full regalia. B. MARSHALL, R. W. P. G. Chief. ALL J. CURTIS, R. W. G. Chief. S. J. C. RALPH, R. W. G. Sec'y. Seap Year Carnival and Lafrance, Corps, No. 6, K. of, on Monday Monumental Assembly Rooms, St. Commonwealth Band, Prof. C. H. ney, Floor Manager. Card of Ad- gan, Captain. Sarah V. Davis, Highland Park, Formerly Pitts' 1912, from 7.30 to 11.45 Dance. Admission 25 Cts. E. Purviance, T. Henderson Kerr ave for dates. Beness. Special Features. Sunday and Saturday Evenings. ICE, Director. $1.00 NEWEST MOUNTINGS.. Stick-Tite, Etc. Fitted With ex Crystal Lenses" NG OFFER! Ask to See Our Invisible Bifocals Our scientific examination of your eyes by our graduate "DOCTOR OF OPTICS" (not an OPTICIAN) is alone worth $5.00, and of which thinking people will take advantage Every Mounting Guaranteed: 14-kt. Gold Shell and for 20 years sold at the leading optical concerns at from $3.50 to $5.00, complete with our Famous Lenses and our Doctor's Examinations this week for..... $1.00 Bi-focal Glasses this week also at..... $1.00 Don't Forget the Name and Number, PROFIT-SHARING OPTICAL CO. 308 N. Eutaw St. 308 AMES MEM. M.E. CHURCH, Carey and Baker Sts. Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor. 11 a. m., sermon by the Pastor. Subject "A Great Sinner." 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., sermon, subject "The use God Makes of our Circumstances." All invited and welcome W. A. Jones Supt. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. W.J. Jones 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Sermon to City Singing Bands by pastor 6 p. m., Epworth League Bro. John M. Barnes, Pres. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. Lord Supper All Cordially invited WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject "The Valley of Dry Bones." 3 p. m., Sunday School 4 p. m., Sermon by Rev. C. Beatty 8 p. m., Holy Communion Village Camp. Preaching and prayer meeting during the week every night. CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev, D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the pastor, top "Three words from the Cross." 2:40 p. Sunday School. Mrs. Helen Cooper, President. 8 p.m. Sermon by the pastor, topic: Cause for jeoicing. This is the first Sunday; Communion and all members are urged to be present for the Lord's Supper JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lvon, Pastor. 11 a.m. Sermon by the pastor 2.30 p.m. Sunday School 4 p.m. Address, Hon. J. C. Napier, Register of U. S. Treasury; a gentleman of excellent reputation and among the most distinguished citizen of the country, subject: American Negro as a Factor in the Development of Civilization. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m. Communion Service. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m. Sermon to Order of Job. The Parsonage Committee will give a May Festival Monday evening. May 6. CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street. Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard, pastor 11 a. m., Rev. Samuel Myers 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Communion Service THE RIDDICK CHAPFER, Epworth League of Centennial M. E. Church, Sunday, May 4th, at 4.30 p. m. Address, Mrs. E. J. Tuxon; Paper, Mme. Katie Brown, of Sparrows Point; Selections by Mrs. Burton, Miss Easter, the Equity Dramatic Social, and others. Offering at the Door. Mme. Helen A. Cooper, Pres. Mr. C. Wilbert Harris, 4th Vice Pres. Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor. An Eastern Shore preacher will preach a special sermon to the Eastern Shore people at St. Paul M. E. Church, Saratoga and Carey streets at 8 P. M., Wednesday, May 15, 1912. Rev. Charles A. Norwood, of the Delaware Conference will preach at St. Paul's M. E. Church on the above date. All persons who were formerly in bounds of the Delaware Conference are invited to hear this sermon. Persons from Nassaw, Cheswold, and Delaware city, Del., from Millington, Centerville, Catlin, Wittman, and Trappe, Md., where Rev. Norwood once pastored are especially invited to meet their ex-pastor in religious service once more. All persons are invited to hear this popular pastor. Collection for benefit of rally. Sylvester H. Norwood, pastor 1200 Drudk Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to be present at services, Sunday, May 5, 1912, at 5 p.m., -Rev. C. G. Cummings, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, will speak Miss Charlotte Davage. GIVE ME A TRIAL Satisfaction Guaranteed HARRISON M. DODD 1410 East Monument Street Merchant Tailor KNEE PANTS MFG. Gents Suits to Order $16 and up Boys Suits to Order $8 and up Trousers to Order $4 and up FREE A cap made to order with every boy's suit. A dress shirt with every Gent's suit. Call or drop postal. Will show samples. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. F. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a. m. Preaching, subject "Watch fullness." 2.03 p. m. Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. L. Meeting Joseph Holman, Pres. 7:30 p. m. Communion Service All welcome TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. Sunday, May 5 11 a. m. Sermon by liev. J. D. Jack son of N. Y. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. T. J. Holliday, Supt. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHUECH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor and Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League 8 p. m., Annual sermon by the pastor to the Silver Spring Social. Herbert Frisby, Supt. John Murray, Pres. of League PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Callioun Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Sunday, May 5 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. Douglass 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m., Epworth League services. 8 p. m., preaching by Rev. W. M. Ivy and Communion. Class Meeting Tuesday nights—All classes meet. Strangers Welcome. Mr. C. E. Dorsey, Supt. S. S. Herman Creckenridge, Pres. A. L. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Bill Ave. 11 a. m., Holy Communion administered. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Annual Sermon by pastor to the Independent Order and Daughters of Samaria of Baltimore city. H. W. Hiner, Supt. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class 11 a. m., Stranger 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Rev. R. T. Winn and Congregation 6:30 p. m., C. F. D. 8 p. m., Communion. J. W. Fowler, Pres. of C. E. D. T. H. McGowan, Supt. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CH. Dolphin and Etting Street Rev. W. Edward Williams, Min. The Manse 633 W. Lanvale st., Services: 11 a. m., Sermon by the minister 3 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon by minister. Prayer Meeting and Lecture Wednesday. 9 p. m. Seats free All welcome. William Anderson, Supt. Miss Ruth Lee, Directress Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist At St. Paul M. E. Church, Saratoga and Carey sreets, for the trustees, the Fourth Sunday in May 1912. In this rally the male members (70 in number), led by Mr. Robert B. Johnson, will compete with the female members (207 in number) led by Mrs. Hester Wilson for the honor of raising the larger amount of money. The Monday night following the rally the contributors in the rally will coalize in the church at 8 o'clock and receive a free treat by the trustees to be served by the successful side in the rally. Tickets for admission to Monday night treat will be given to those helping in the rally Sunday. Be sure and get your ticket Sunday of the rally. The men (though few in number) expect to eat. Peaching at 3 P. M., by Rev. J. H. Goodrich accompanied by the choir and congregation. Sermons at 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. to be announced later. Sylvester H. Norwood, pastor.. James L. Thomas, secretary of Trustee Board. NOTICE:—Preaching at 3 P. M. each Sunday till the rally. PASTOR'S RECEPTION GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH May 6, 1912. 8 p. m. shark Rev. J. E. Cook, D. D., Moderator of Presbytery and other ministers, will bring words of greeting. Vocal selections: Madam Anna Hazelton Lee, Miss Ruth Lee, Mrs. S. L. Goldman; Readings: Miss Georgine Lewis, Miss Alma Kelly; Instrumental sections: Prof. H. T. Pratt, Miss Rosalia Fisher. Cards of admission 25 cents. Refreshments Free. Mrs. David L. Washington, Pres. Mrs. Lillian Lottier, Sec'y WANTED 1000 Young men and women to attend the Mass Meeting to be held under the auspices of the Superintendents Union of the M.E. Churches at Metropolitan M. E. Church, I Sunday eve'g, May 19, 1912 4 p. m. Mr. James A. Harris, Pres. Mrs. F. O. Wilson, See'y Rooms for rent. Apply 2003 Druid-Hill avenue. --- SENTIMENT STRONG FOR ROOSEVELT PROMINENT CITIZENS ARE UNANIMOUS IN SUPPORTE OF FORMER PRESIDENT Leading Colored Citizens Advise The Race to Stand Solidly Behind Roosevelt in the Primary Election Which Will Take Place Monday—Roosevelt's Chances Growing Brighter. That Theodore Roosevelt is the choice of the colored voters of this State especially among those who have compared carefully his record and that of President Taft, is made clear in a number of interviews with ministers and leading citizens. These men all declare that Col. Roosevelt should have the support of the colored people of this city and State next Monday, when presidential primaries will be held all over the State, but they declare that the Colonel's nomination and election means much to the colored people of this country. Their views follow: I am for Roosevelt because he is a man of courage. — Rev. L. S. Flagg. I am for Roosevelt because he is a man of conviction. —A. T. Luca. I am for Roosevelt because he is the man of the hour. —Stokes and Derry. I am for Roosevelt because he is for all men up and no man down. —Rev. C. H. Stepteau. I like Roosevelt because of his tactics; he is not afraid of any one. —C. C. Brown. Roosevelt's policies of the people helping govern themselves suits me. —A. T. Smith. I believe in Theodore Roosevelt because I believe he is a square man.—C. H. Fowler, M. D. It is my candid opinion that Mr. Roosevelt is the man for the people and for the good of our country.—W. H. Trusty. I am for Roosevelt horse foot and dragon says Dr. H J. Brown, the noted lecturer and campaigner. The third Term Bug-Bear loses its force when it is a choice in the country between a sentiment and a factor in the onward march of progress such as Theodore Roosevelt.—J. C. Chambers. When Theodore Roosevelt opened the Executive Mansion and took Harry Burleigh the noted soloist, when the Albany Hotel had refused him entertainment because he was colored, he made a place in the heart of every self-respecting colored man who is contending that all public places should be opened to the traveling public. —Dr. W. B Anderson. The second time the Negro ever sat in the Nation's Manshion as a guest and received the hospitality of the Nation's chief executive, was when Theodore Roosevelt gave that recognition to the Race in the person of Booker T. Washington. That act alone shows what he thinks of the Race. —D. DeWitt Turpeau Jr. I believe that this Race can expect larger and better returns from the hand of Theodore Roosevelt, than from W. H. Taft.—Rev. R. R. Riggs. Roosevelt's Greatest Error If there is one public error which Theodore Roosevelt must plead guilty it is his having made Taft president, no one doubts but that he has long since repented of that mistake. —Clarence C. Wright, funeral director. My people should choose Theodore Roosevelt on the 6th of May, because Mr. Roosevelt comes to the front at this time with a knowledge of the Dark Races of the Earth and of the Negro in particular such as no other man seeking the same position and with a deeper sympathy and regard for the American Negro. We may look for better things from him.—Dr. M. Meelkins. At heart: America believes in Theodore Roosevelt more than in any other living American.—Dr. J. H. Tempkins. At no time in the history of the colored people, has the matter of who should set in the White House been so important as now, no man who is known to favor the white man and disregard the black man with regard to civic rights should be helped to get there by the colored man.—Rev. Henry Carroll Taft Shows His Color By his statement, no man of color will be appointed to office in communities where the white people object. Mr. Taft dug up from the grave the Dred Scott Decision. No black man has any rights which a white man needs to respect. Benjamin F. Brown, Jr., D. D. S. There is no comparison between Theodore Roosevelt and President Taft, and this government and the future of this country is safe in the hands of Theodore Roosevelt.—Luther E. McNeill, Phar. D. No colored man who is informed as to the needs of our people can fail to see the importance of working for the selection of Theodore Roosevelt as the standard bearer of the Republican party for 1912.—A. O. Reid, D. D. S. If Mr. Theordore Roosevelt is nominated it will be the greatest evidence that the common people of this country are determined to rule —Dr. Edw. Short, M. D. That Theodore Roosevelt is the people's choice for the Presidency, admits of no doubt.—Rev. A. L. Carter, pastor, St. Lukes M. E. Church. There has not appeared in American politics since the immortal Lincoln a man who passes the qualities of statemanship and world wide vision of the purpose of government as Theodore Roosevelt.—W. R. Parker, real estate broker. I believe that Mr. Roosevelt is today the most competent leader in American politics.—J. G. Day, M. D. I regard the prospect of seeing Mr. Theodore Roosevelt as the standard bearer of the Republican party in 1912 as a most pleasing omen.—F. N. Cardozo, M. D., Baltimore. I regard Mr. Roosevelt as the man of the hour.—E. T. Townsend. I believe Theodore Roosevelt is the only man in politics today who has the right theory for the solutions of our great industrial problem.—Wm. C. McCard, lawyer. No one who has been a student of our government history but will agree that Theodore Roosevelt guided the ship of State most successfully through one of its greatest transitional periods and he is the man for the job in 1912.—Alexander A. Terrell, Phar. D. I believe in Theodore Roosevelt and his Americanism and his stand for the absolute separation of church and State.—E. Bowen. Always For "Teddy" I have always been for Theodore Roosevelt since he, when Governor of New York State, vetoed the bill that authorized separate schools for whites and blacks in that State. The conduct of Theodore Roosevelt in regard to the Fairbanks' Rome Episode and his refusal to how to the Papal Sea and turn down Protestantism, when he was asked not to speak to the Methodist in that city, places him in the mind of all protestants as the foremost American.—D. D. Turpeau. A vote for Theodore Roosevelt is a vote for the highest standard of American citizenship based, not upon sectional prejudices or racial affinity, or color of or texture of hair, but a vote for all America for all Americans.—Rev. John Offer Custis. Theodore Roosevelt is my choice because he had the hardihood to say to the world, he owed his life to the gallant 25th Regiment who rescued him at San Juan Hill and that the Negro makes the best type of soldier in the American Army.—V. N. S. Hughes. Theodore Roosevelt's stand in the case of the Indinola Post Office controversy when he closed the office rather than dismiss the man whom he had appointed, when the whites protested that they would not take their mail from the hands of a Negro, made him Ameri- ica's most independent and determined President of recent times. —C. H. Stepteau. Can you vote for a man who as President of the nation, remained silent and did not utter a word of condemnation of the outrageous crime of burning alive to their own wagon an innocent Negro and his wife on their way to market with the product of their toil, by a brutal, blood thirsty, envious white mob, against wnose wishes Mr. Taft said he would not appoint to office the best type of your race.—W. A. C. Hughes. COLORED EMPLOYEES A T. R. HEADQUARTER The Only Headquarters at Wh Any Colored. People Are Being Employed NO DISCRIMINATION When Theodore Roosevelt emanciated his well known principle of "All men up and no man down," he struck a responsive chord in the hearts of all high minded citizens. Roosevelt and strength. — B. M. Rhetta, M. D. Roosevelt, the greatest living American with all the elements of leadership, is by far the best man for the Presidency. — Daniel W. Shaw. Roosevelt Has Proven Himself Col. Roosevelt without a question of doubt has proven himself to be the best fitted citizen to read this great American government. Every voter of the United States, regardless of his policies owes him his honest support, for the following reasons: 1—Col. Roosevelt is a man of great ability, and strong personality. 2—He believes in the possibilities of all the people; all men up, and none down, he says. 3—He believes in the dignity and pride of this great American nation. He considers her constitution, which was sealed by the blood of the fore-fathers of this country; is worth more than millions of the rich. 4—He heilves in the Fatherhood of God, and the Brotherhood of Jesus Christ. History has proven to us that no nation is greater than its subjects. (Righteousness exalts a nation, while sin is an abomination to any people.) (So says the wise Solomon.) 5—Vote for Col. Roosevelt and save the honor of the American people. —F. R. Williams, D. D. Banking Institution Forced To Close Houston Savings Bank Suspends Bus- ness By Order Of Bank Euaminer Downs. Salisbury, Md., May 2 — State Bank Examiner J. Dukes Downs closed up the Houston Savings Bank last Friday, after he had examined the condition of the institution and found it in a shaky condition The same day, in consonance with the State banking law, Mr. Downs was appointed receiver for the bank by the Cireuit Court of Wicomico county. The liabilities are said to be $2,600 and the assets about $2,100. $2,000 and the assets about $2,100. The assets consist of notes for loans and mortgages. As the former are not secured in most instances, the assets may dwindle in the final windup. The bank was organized a year ago as a mutual saving fund institution, and was named for Solomon Houston, one of the most prominent colored residents on the Eastern Shore. It was allowed to open after a guarantee fund of $2,000 was put up, but Mr. Downs found that this had been used by the officials of the bank. Melvin Chism was one of the leading spirits in the formation of the institution. D. O. W. Holmes to Urges Men of Education to Be In The Forefront In Fight For Social Washington, April 30—"As men of trained minds and the future leaders of the people, you must always be in the forefront in fighting for the moral and intellectual uplift of the race," was the assertion made by Prof. D. O. W. Holmes, vice principal of the Baltimore Colored High School, in an address to the Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University Monday night. "The training that you are receiving," he continued, "makes it incumbent upon you to be in the forefront of every movement that makes for the welfare of the race." Trial Postponed. Coatesville, Pa., May 3—The trial of the men indicted for complicity in the lynching of Zack Walker last August, was postponed, from yesterday until the coming Monday, The Only Headquarters at Which Any Colored. People Are Being Employed NO DISCRIMINATION OR SEGREGATION. The Colored Voter Is Very Much Sought By Political Managers These Days. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, May I—If anyone will take the trouble to analyze the vote in the recent primaries cast in Illinois, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and other States where there is a very large percentage of colored voters, it will at once be seen that Mr. Taft's colored adherents are fast deserting him in this pre-convention movement. There must exist some good reason for this departure, as Col. Roosevelt, up to the present time, has made no special effort to secure colored voters in the primaries. The only reason that can be assigned for this apparent slump in the casting of the regular colored vote in the primaries is the fact that President Taft in his opening inaugural address when elected to the Presidency, as some of the colored voters believe, attempted to draw the color line on colored Republican office-holders, which is the view now taken by a large number of the colored Republicans in all parts of the country. Then, again, when Mr. Taft first opened his pre-convention campaign it is asserted, little or nothing was done to keep the colored vote in line, the managers taking it for granted that very little missionary work needed to be done to influence that class of Republican voters. A visit to the several political headquarters here in Washington demonstrates the startling fact that only at the Roosevelt Headquarters can be seen colored persons daily engaged along with the other workers in the regular operations of sending forth campaign documents and the like. A number of bright and intelligent colored young men and women are employed there as stenographers, typewriter-operators clerks, messengers and folders of documents, all working in perfect harmony along side of their white coworkers. This used to be the case in other campaigns here in the capital city, and it is well known to all Washingtonians that in previous political contests one could always find, especially at the Republican political bureau, the always obliging colored man as a messenger whose duty it was to make the visitor feel fully at ease upon entering the headquarters. Just why there should be any change at this particular time it is hard to comprehend. And why there should be any ignoring of colored persons at the various political bureaus the managers alone can possibly explain. All of the political managers who are in charge of the various political headquarters are doing their level best to persuade the colored voters to line up with their particular candidate in the primaries. This is true both of the Democratic and the Republican managers, and it is said that even the Champ Clark managers are making a special move in that direction. But they seem to entirely forget that this slight to the colored citizens of Washington will have a bad effect upon the colored voters in the States, and will undoubtedly revert to their political disadvantage in the primaries. A visitor at the Roosevelt headquarters said yesterday that wherever Roosevelt headquarters have been opened colored persons have been employed in some capacity, and further stated to the Roosevelt managers that "at the very threshold of your bureau I find a colored man on duty. I find here, and only here, a living evidence of Col. Roosevelt's now famous declaration of good cheer to the colored people, that the Door of Hope should never be closed against them on account of color or previous condition of servitude. "I find," continued this visitor, "at your very door the usual genial, business like and courteous colored messenger, in the person of Mr. George L. Lee of New York City, who is the right hand man of Senator Dixon, and who is on duty all of the time, day and evening. A man who enjoys the confidence of all connected with the Rooseyelt headquarters. He is well posted, and understands every detail, pertaining to his position." The greatest book of its kind published. Nothing like it on the book market. This book presents the trials, efforts and achievements of the Negro race from the first agitation of the slave question to the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt, all woven in the form of a pleasing romance. The book is instructive, contains much valuable data and is beautifully illustrated with fine half tone cuts. Price by mail. $1.00. Send all orders to Dr. C. H. Fowler, 1065 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. Agents wanted. Send application to Charles H. Fowler, 1065 West Lexington Street, Baltimore, Md. By Request The Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Will Present Witty's "FROM MANGER TO CROSS" On the Afternoon of Sundays May 5th and 19th, 1912, at 3 o'clock IN THE MAIN AUDITORIUM OF THE CHURCH Orchard St. near Druid Hill Avenue The production will be notable for the following reasons: CALCIUM EFFECTS! ORIENTAL COSTUMES! KERR'S AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA George A. Owens, Superintendent. John A. Holmes, Minister. SILVER OFFERING vices of the G.U.O. of Odd Fellows Will be held at Leadenhall Street Baptist Church, between Henrietta and Hamburg street, Sunday, May 12th, 1912, at 3 p.m., Rev. P. N. F. Wm. A. Creditt, LL. D., of Cherry Street Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pa., will deliver the Sermon. All members of the Order will assemble in the Lecture Room of the Church at 2 P. M., in Full Regalia. Closing Dance=Japanese & May Carnival Will be the Closing Dance for the Season, of the JOLLY PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL Thursday Eve., May 16th At Fishermen's Auditorium T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra Handsome Japanese Souvenirs to first 100 ladies and gentlemen ADMISSION 20 CENTS 1117 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Patriot and Soldier Who Abolished Slavery in Hayti and San Do- One hundred and nine years ago last Saturday Toussaint L'Overture died in a dungeon in France. He was the man that fought the slaveholders of San Domingo and their foreign allies and succeeded in overturning the slave oligarchy in Hayti and San Domingo. The mulattoes of the Island, which was then a dependency of France sent a deputation to France asking that equal civil rights be granted. A decree was at once issued declaring that all freeborn were equal before the law. (In San Domingo if the father of the child was white or free, the child was free, while in the United States the child followed the status of its mother.) This deputation carried with it a gift of 6,000,000 francs and pledged one-fifth of their anuax rental toward the national debt. The representative of this opinion, Oge, carried the petition before the General Assembly of San Domingo. The petition was trampled under the feet of the planted legislators and Oge was torn from limb to limb and a piece was put in each of the four corners of the island. The mulattoes became uneasy and refused to take the oath of allegiance. The blacks, who were the slaves, were wondering what was the real cause of the additional hard treatment that they were receiving, when they were apprised of the true condition. They rebelled on August 22, 1791. Toussaint, who was then working in a field, soon took the field with Jean Franceis and his 4,000 armed blacks. Though at first only a physician to the soldiers, he eventually took the field, conquering the planters and driving out their foreign allies. He took charge of affairs, ruling with a fair hand, which tried at all times to conciliate the whites. In 1801, Napoleon Bonaparte declared that slavery had been restored, and at length an army came from France to back up Bonaparte's manifesto. The French protested that they were going to treat the colored people fairly, but Toussaint did not believe them. In a skirmish with General LeClorc Toussaint was defeated. The defeat was due to the fact that most of Toussaint's generals had either deserted or been frightened. A little later Toussaint was seized as a prisoner of State, and carried to France, where he died in a dungeon April 27, 1803. He was born in May, 1743. THE KITCHEN GABINET VERY generous nature desires to make the earning of an honest living but means to the higher end of adding to the sum total of human goodness and human happiness. —Frances Wiltard. COMPANY DISHES. Roll a cream cheese into balls an inch in diameter, then roll in chopped pistachio nut, that has been previously blanched. Pile the balls in the center of a chop plate and surround with a wreath of orange or grapefruit marmalade. Surround the marmalade with hot toasted crackers. Serve at the close of a dinner or luncheon in place of the usual pudding. Chestnut Pudding.—Wash and wipe a lemon, peel the thin yellow rind from half of it, and add it to a cup of milk, let this scald. Remove and add two eggs beaten and mixed with two level tablespoonful of sugar, one-fourth of a cup of preserved chestnuts, half a cup of bread crumbs, the juice of a lemon and a fourth of a teaspoon of salt. Mix well and cook until firm in the center. When cool spread over the top a meringue made of the whites of two eggs beaten dry and four tablespoonfuls of sugar added with a half teaspoon of vanilla. Place in the oven and brown. Ginger Ale Punch.—Melt a cup and three-fourths of sugar in a cup of lemon juice and stir in a quart of ginger ale. When the sugar is dissolved freeze to a mush. Serve in cocktail glasses with or after the meat course. Mashed Potatoes, Nantaise.—Press hot boiled potatoes through a ricer. For each quart add a teaspoonful of salt, four tablespoonfuls of butter. Add hot milk and cream to make of the right consistency, and pile into a baking dish. Brush over with white sauce and sprinkle, with buttered bread crumbs. Set into a hot oven and bake until brown. NEW RECORD IN CHURCH WORK Success of the Rev. Edward H. Hunter as Minister. KNOWS HOW TO GET RESULTS Brief Summary of the Achievements of St. John's A. M. E. Church Under the Leadership of Its Capable and Influential Pastor—Norfolk as Religious Center. Bv H. C. YOUNG. Norfolk, Va.—In the life of this city and community the influence of the ministry and churches is a predominant factor. Perhaps no city in this country can boast of a more substantial ministry and a corps of church workers who are doing more for the elevation of the race than Norfolk. The churches here are the pride of the race and are putting into practice the principles for which they stand. Among them none in the community is a more potent factor in the religious culture and social betterment of the race than St. John's A. M. E. church, of which the Rev. E. H. Hunter, LL. M., D. D., is the pastor. At no time in its history has it made such remarkable strides as under the one year's leadership of Dr. Hunter, which recently came to a close. The plant of the church is valued at $0,000. Its membership constitutes a portion of the most cultured and refined citizens and numbers 1,400, 250 having been added during the pastorate of Dr. Hunter. The Sunday school is ideally conducted upon one of the finest systems in the country. It numbers 1,100. Its organization is so thorough that any effort put forth by it for any cause is a complete success. Dr. Hunter has every department of the church working in harmony and upon a thorough systematic basis, and through his energetic efforts the church has raised practically $10,000 during [Name] REV. DR. EDWARD H. HUNTER. the fiscal year, $2,144 being raised in one rally. The bonded debt on the church has been reduced from $10,000 to $7,500. All of the floating indebtedness was wiped out during his early administration. The pastor's guiding hand is seen in every department of the church, and the entire plant is a beehive of religious activity. Dr. Hunter has shown unusual ability for unifying discordant forces, rallying the membership, managing the financial difficulties and making his church take its rightful place as a leading, uplifting force in the community life. Has Won Success in Many Fields. Rev. Edward H. Hunter was born and reared in Raleigh, N. C., and received his early education in the public schools of that city and later graduated with honor from Lincoln university, receiving the degree of A. B. He took a course in law at Howard university and has had four degrees conferred upon him. He taught five years in the Raleigh public schools. In 1800 he entered the government service in Washington, his promotion was fast, and he finally reached a position of the highest rank as law examiner, with a salary of $1,600. In 1800 he passed the bar examination and was admitted to practice in the supreme court. In 1002 he was admitted as litterant in the Methodist ministry. His training consists of a lifetime of church and Sunday school work, along with various other philanthropic endeavors. He was prepared for this higher calling in the Howard Theological school and through private study. He was first a member of the Baltimore conference and filled several charges in that connection before he was transferred to the Virginia conference, when he was the assistant pastor of the Metropolitan church of Washington. The all absorbing topic of African Methodism throughout the country today is the spirited contest for the important office of financial secretary, which is to be decided at the general conference, which convenes in Kansas City in May. The Virginia conference is unanimously putting Dr. Hunter forth as its candidate for this important office, and through him it hopes to gain its first official recognition by the general conference. It is conceded that he is the most popular candidate for the office, and his special qualifications particularly fit him for the position. WANTS LYNCHING STOPPED. Right Use of the Ballot Will Do It, Says Dr. W. A. Creditt. In an able article which appeared in a Philadelphia paper not long ago from the pen of the Rev. William A. Creditt, LL. D., are found the following interesting and logical statements: "It is difficult to make us believe that our nation can exert influence to the advantage of the Hebrew in Russia and at the same time be unable to exert an influence upon the states where our people are lynched without trial, without judge, without jury, and portions of the charred, riddled, mutilated and dismembered bodies carried around as souvenirs. "The colored men in the section of the country where they have the right of franchise have a mighty power in the ballot. Let them, as the Hebrews, remember, no matter how highly they themselves may develop, their development, opportunities and successes are only theirs in order to help their suffering brethren and they are connected by blood with the colored men who suffer in certain sections of our country. "If the Hebrews in America can succeed in having America protect the Hebrews in Russia, why may not the colored men of the north so use their political power, as to cause the statesmen of this section to come bodily out in their utterances and say, 'Lynch law must go?' Dr. Credit is the successful pastor of the Cherry Memorial Baptist church in Philadelphia, Pa., president of the New England Baptist missionary convention, which includes ten states of the Union, Haiti and Nova Scotia within its jurisdiction. He is also president of the Industrial school at Downingtown, Pa. DELEGATES TO GENERAL CONFERENCE THRONG CITY. Bishops Turner, Schaffer and Smith Among First Speakers. Kansas City. Mo. -- Representative African Methodists from all sections of the United States, the West Indies and Canada are gathering here to attend the twenty-fourth quadrennial session of the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, which opens in the Allen A. M. E. church Monday, May 6. The delegates will number more than 500 and will represent $80,000 members of the strongest colored Methodist body in the world. At the forthcoming session reports from all departments of the church will be received, laws made and revised, the general needs of the denomination discussed and several new bishops and all of the general officers elected. The new bishops are to take the places of Bishops Edward W. Lampton, Abraham Grant, James A. Handy and Wesley J. Gaines, who have passed away since the last general conference. Prominent among those mentioned in connection with the bishopric are John Hurst, financial secretary of the denomination; W. W. Beckett, secretary of missions; G. W. Allen, editor of the Southern Christian Recorder; T. N. M. Smith, W. D. Chappelle, president of Allen university; Joshua A. Jones, former president of Willberforce university; J. M. Conner, Little Rock, Ark.; F. Jesse Peck, California; James Dean, Florida; William T. Veron and H. T. Kealing. Revs. A. L. Galines, Carl M. Tanner and the present incumbent, R. R. Wright, are aspirants for the editorship of the Christian Recorder. Dr. C. V. Roman and the Rev. R. C. Ransom are among those mentioned to succeed H. T. Kealing as editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, and John R. Hawkins, commissioner of education for the denomination, is among the aspirants for the financial secretaryship. Dr. D. J. Jordan, president of Kittrell college, wants to succeed Professor Hawkins as commissioner of education. Rev. M. W. Thornton of Philadelphia is among the aspirants for business manager of the A. M. E. Publishing House, in Philadelphia. The various boards of the African Methodist church have met here this week to receive annual reports from their agents. These meetings are usually held in the city, where the headquarters of the respective boards are located. Bishop Henry M. Turner, the senior prelate, will call the general conference to order. At other sessions the bishops will preside in turn. The opening sermon will be preached by Bishop C. T. Shaffer of Chicago. Bishop Charles S. Smith will read the quadrennial address of the bishops. The finishing touches were put upon the address a few days ago at a meeting here of all of the bishops. A great array of speakers will take part at the formal opening service. The general conference is made up of lay and clerical delegates from each annual conference. Prior to 1808 every elder who had traveled for six years was a member of the general conference. The next session of the general conference will probably be held at Mother Bethel church, in Philadelphia, in connection with the centennial of African Methodism. Baptist Convention May Change Date. The New England Baptist missionary convention will not hold its annual meeting with the Monumental Baptist church in Philadelphia, as previously announced. Due notice of the time and place of meeting will be announced later. This change is due to the fact that the Rev. Alexander Gordon has resigned from the pastorate of the Monumental church, where the convention was to be held in June. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. HON. WILLIAM C. MATHEWS. Who was recently appointed assistant District Attorney for Boston, the position formerly held by Wm. H. Lewis. UPLIFT AMONG FARMERS. Bureau of Plant Industry to Aid Tillers of the Soil. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson recently announced that during the present year the farmers' co-operative demonstration work of the bureau of plant industry will have thirty-two colored agents in the field. These agents now have enrolled as demonstrators and co-operators something like 3,500 farmers. The list will probably be increased to 4,000. In addition to this work, having for its object the niding of the colored farmer in the south, a number of colored farmers are also enrolled under the white agents, of whom there are new 681 Alleghet it is estimated that there will probably be between 10,000 and 15,000 colored demonstrators and co-operators on the lists working with the department's agents the coming season and that in addition to these another 10,000 will be indirectly reached, making 25,000 colored co-operators in all. WESTERN UNIVERSITY NOTES. Ward Hall Was Named For Bishop and Pioneer Educator. Ward hall, one of the largest of the group of buildings at the Western university, Quindandu, Kan., which was recently destroyed by fire, was named for Bishop T. M. D. Ward, under whose supervision the school was permanently established. The institution had its beginning nearly forty years ago, when the Rev. Elen Blatchley, a Presbyterian minister, conducted a school known as the Freedman's university in the town of Quindaro. The plan for the present university was perfected by the African Methodist Episcopal church. Ward hall was erected at a cost of $25,000 and was the gift in donation subscriptions from members of the A.M. E. denomination in all sections of the United States. Political Ambition of George H. White. In speaking editorially of the political ambition of ex-Congressman George H. White of North Carolina the Dallas (Tex.) Express says everywhere the colored man is giving evidence of his determination to "come back" politically. He refuses to die and cannot be legally eliminated. The Hon. Mr. White recently announced his intention to become a candidate for congress next fall. He is now a resident of Pennsylvania. President Taft Condemns Lynching. The president of the United States has expressed his disapproval of Lynch- ing human beings. Now, let the whole machinery of the national government be set in motion against this lawless practice. Lynchers should be dealt with to the full extent of the law. FRUIT MENUS. A reader asks whether it is better to eat one fruit or several at a meal. In the menus recently given, several were suggested for each meal, not because it is thought best but in deference to the custom of eating several articles at the same meal. The fruits are divided into acid, like the lemon; subacid, like the peach, and sugarfruits, like the fig. All these harmonize passably, yet it would be better to keep them classified. Prunes, dates and figs are slower of digestion than apples, peaches and oranges. The former class are appropriate in the evening, but acid fruit is best in the morning, as suggested in the saying, resulting from the experience of people who were more observant than we in regard to the ordinary effects of diet. "An apple in the morning is golden, at noon silvery and in the evening leader." In this connection, it should be noted that the banana is not a fruit. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson V.—Second Quarter, For May 5, 1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Luke vi, 20-26; xvi, 19-31-Memory Verses, Luke vi, 20, 21-Golden Text, Luke xii, 15-Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. These few verses in Luke vi are a part of His discourse in the presence of His disciples and a great multitude of people who came to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases as He came down from the mountain and stood in the plain. The teaching is somewhat similar to that in last week's lesson, but the poverty and hunger and weeping seem to be more literal physical conditions than in the Sermon on the Mount; also by contrast the riches and fullness and laughter of verses 24, 25. The contrast between the "now" and a future time is more fully set forth in the Luke xvi lesson, and the bright side of it is concisely stated in I Cor. xiii, 12. "Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then shall I know even as also I am known." As to literal poverty, we know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ—that, He was poor, yet for our sakes He became poor, that he through His poverty might be rich (I Cor. viii, 9), and as we think of the Bethelchanger, the Nazareth home and the hunger and thirst and homelessness of His life oftimes in His public ministry of ordinary poverty, but who can tell the full meaning of the emptying, the service, the humility and obedience of Phil ii, 7, 8, R. V? The literally rich are often poor in spirit, meek and lowly at heart, while the literal poor are often self and centered. We must always remember that the Lord looketh on the heart and trieth the heart I Sam. xvi; 7; Jer. xvii, 10. The literally rich unto you when all men shall speak well of you" of verse 25 seems not to be a very popular verse in some quarters, for even preachers and evangelists have been known to hold back the truth on certain great topics so as to have the approval of men, a very prominent worker having recently said publicly that he aimed never to hurt the feelings of his fellow ministers. How very different from Him who said, "I do always those things that please the Father," and also from the apostle whose principle was "not as pleasing men, but God, who trieth our hearts" (John vii, 32; Thess. ii, 4). Concerning the topic of our lesson, "Poverty and Riches," Luke abounds in records of rich men, as in xii, 10; xvi, 1; xvii, 2; xlix, 2; xxI, 1, besides the rich man and Lazarus of the last part of our lesson. From these passages we note that a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth, and some would do to ask themselves, "Then whose shall those things be?" Riches sometimes make it difficult for the owners to enter the kingdom, and yet Zaccheus, who was rich, did enter. Sometimes the gifts of the rich did not count as much in His sight as the gifts of the poor. We are simply stewards, whether intrusted with mysteries or money or other things, and we must give an account of our stewardship. We may so use that which is intrusted to us as to become rich toward God (Luke ii, 21), and those who have been helped by us to know the Lord will make greater to us the glory in His kingdom, while the Lord Himself will reward all His faithful ones at the resurrection of the just (Luke xiv, 14; Rev. xii, 12). Our Luke xvi lesson study reads like a statement of facts, and there is no reason why it should be called a parable. It is the one occasion on which our Lord drew as the veil and gave us to see the unseen realities after we leave these bodies, plainly teaching that for each one it will be happiness, or torment, not the highest degree of bliss which will be the believer's portion only after the resurrection of the righteous nor the deepest woe which will be the unbeliever's portion after the judgment of the great white throne, but a conscious existence in bliss or woe, with no possibility of passing from one to the other. The reason of the rich man's condition after death was not because he had been rich, but from the last verse of the chapter it is evident that when on earth he had no use for Moses or the prophets. We know from John xi and xii that another man named Lazarus did rise from the dead, but while some believed others sought to kill him again (John xi, 10, 11). 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Has Gone to Europe Miss Gertrude Owens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Owens, of 1222 Division street, sailed last Saturday, April 20th, on the Steamer Lapland, from New York, to Europe. Miss Owens will be gone about six months, during which time she will visit all of the principal cities in the old countries. Married in Wilmington The marriage of Mrs. I. V. Burley, of 620 George street, this city, to Mr. Charles E. Sye, took place at the residence of Mr. W. S. Crippen, in Wilmington, Del., on Sunday, April 21st. An Elaborate Dinner. One of the most elaborate dinners of the season was tendered Mr. Lawson N. Duffin, by Mrs. M. E. S. Scott at her home, 1521 Druid Hill avenue on last Monday evening the occasion being Mr. Duffins' birthday. The house was beautifully decorated with palms American beauty roses and orange blossoms. Covers were laid for 25 and after listening to a musical program rendered by Mr. Ford Dabney and Mrs. Marion Cargill. The guests were ushered to the dining room where the table was laden with all the delicacies of the season and a ten course dinner served. Among those present were: Mrs. H. Nevitt Misses Eva Harvey Narcissa Beale, Clara Coates, Celestine Coates, Maggie Henderson, Mrs. Marion Cargill, Valle Redmond, Mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. Georgia Brown, Mrs. M. E. S. Scott and Edna Cole. Messrs. Lemuel Young, Frederick Booker, Arthur Clarke, Ernest Purviance, Ford Dabney, John Brooks, Vincent Butler. Wilson Jackson, Robert Perin, Erastus Moyne, Robert Harrison, Lawson N. Duffin and Dr. Jeffins Duffin, of Boston. Marriage Anniversary Celebrated Mr. and Mrs. James A. Morris celebrated the fifth anniversary of their marriage on April 25, 1912. Many numerous and handsome presents were received. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Luca, William Johnson, Edward Parker, Spencer Jackson, John Gray, Percy Harris, Oscar Mason, James Spears, Chisley Spears, S. A. Britten Robert Washington, William Bevans, William Taylor, William H. Johnson, Robert Henson, Thomas Muse, George Lancaster, Frank Ford, John Campbell, John H. Bryant, Charles Duffin, Anderson, George Green, Henry Saunders William Welch, George Ray, Maurice Banks; Mmes. Hattie Dunver, Mary E. L. Scott; Rachel Dyson, Janie Tine, Maggie Smith, Clarence Reed, Sadie Henderson; Misses Olivia Banks, Flossie White, Bertha Bond, Bessie Gumby, Paula Washington, Helen Spears, Helen Bishop; Messrs. Lemuel Young, Booker, Bernard Lancaster, John H. Toadvin, Bernard Whitting. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jenifer, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson, of New York; and Misses Catherine Smith and Theckla Henson. A Surprise Linen Shower. The T. F. Pleasure Circle, of East Baltimore, gave a beautifully arranged surprise linen shower to Mrs. Jennie Fisher Ellis on Thursday evening, April 25th, at her residence, 1309. E Monument street. Singing and dancing was indulged until a late hour, when a buffet supper was served. As the time rolled around to the wee sma' hours, each one left expressing themselves as having spent a delightful evening. Mrs. Ellis was the recipient of many useful and handsome presents. Music was furnished by Mr. Harrison M. Dodd's Orchestra. Play Whist for Charity. The Foster Whist Club gave a tournament for the benefit of the Neighborhood Club, a local charitable organization, last Friday night at the residence of Mrs. H. Stanton McCard, 2005 Druid Hill avenue. A CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Jennie Fisher Ellis wishes to thank the T. F. Pleasure Circle of East Baltimore, and their friends for the surprise linen shower, and beautiful presents presented her on Thursday evening, April 25th at her residence at 1309 E. Monument street. A. U. M. Conference The annual session of the Africa Union Methodist Conference will begin a Havre de Grace, Md. next Wednesday. President Perri E. Robinson will preside. Rev. 1. S. Mills, pastor of the church of the denomination at Towson, Md., reports a successful year, the membership having been more than doubled and th collections being materially increased. Greater Brown's Grove Secure Your Dates Early. Steamer open for inspection Saturday. April 20, to May 2nd. day, April 11. The Steamer Starlight will leave Miller's Wharf foot of Caroline Street, every Sunday during the month of May at 11 a. m. and 2.30 p. m: 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. MAY. 30th. Grace Presbyterian Church UINE 2nd. Maryland Union Company and Fountain Lodge, No. 27, Good Hope. 3rd. Rag Men's Association. 6th. Sharon Baptist Church Social and B. Y. P. U., to Port Deposit. 9th. B. & O. Porters. 10th. Syracuse Lodge, No. 23, K. of P. 12th. Johnson's Juveniles, No. 2, of Jobs. 13th. Alcan Symphony Oratoria Society. 16th. Alphian Singing Social. 17th. Progressive Order of N. D. P. O. of K. & D. 19th. St. Matthews M. E. Church and S. S. 20th. Allen A. M. E. S. S. 21st. The Glanick: Laberors Association. 23rd. Seven Star House, No. 7, B. & S., S. & D. of Job. 24th. Metropolitan M. E. Sunday School. 26th. G. U. O. of True Reformers to Havre de Grace. 27th. Willing Workers of N. W. Baltimore. 30th. Baptizing—Rev. Belt's congregation. JULY. 1st. Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle. 4th. Furniture Men's Association. SIXTY-FIVE TALENTED THE AWAKENING SIXTY-FIVE TALENTED JUVENILES PRESENTING THE LYRIC, Main Hall Under the personal Supervision and His On the Evening of Friday, Ma The Sylphan. The Fairies. The famous Juvenile Tro and Mr. T. Henderson Successful CARDS 50C. & 75C. CHI Mr. John R. Williams, Ag Under the personal Supervision of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey and His Patrons On the Evening of Friday, May the 10th, 1912, at 8 o'clock. The Sylphan. The Fairies. Revals. May Pole Winding. The famous Juvenile Troubadours with refine humor and Mr. T. Henderson Kerr with His most Successful Orchestra. CARDS 50C. & 75C. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS 35C. Mr. John R. Williams, Agent, 1627 Druid Hill Avenue. ANNUAL WOMAN'S DAY RALLY Under the Auspices of the Church Aid Society of the Metropolitan M. E. Church, Sunday May 5, 1912 3 P. M. Platform Services conducted by Mrs. S. B. Holmes. Address to women by Miss M. Edyth Cooper. Music by Female Choir, Mrs. Louisa Brown, Directress. Invitations have been extended to the various organizations. Each President is requested to give three-minute talk on their work. MRS. R. C. TAYLOR, Pres. MRS. S. E. ROSS, Sec'y. REV. J. A. HOLMES, Pastor. Rendered by the Choir of John Wesley M. E. Church At Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday Evening, May 5th, 1912. Druid Hill Ave, and Lanvale St. At 8:15 o'clock. Don't Forget Your Congressman Tuesday Right Hand of Ballot Fourth Congressional District VOTE FOR ONE. J. COOKMAN BOYD, Republican BALTIMORE. WILLIAM H. MALTBIE, Republican BALTIMORE. JACOB F. MURBACH, Republican BALTIMORE. Keep in the Middle of the Road! THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER By an inadvertence, it was stated in the Afro-american Ledger last week that Mr. W. H. McAbee had been elected principal of one of the city schools. The name should have been that of Mr. William H. Lee, who was elected principal of the Division Street School. Mr. Lee has been teaching since his graduation from the colored High School in 1894. 7th. Knights and Daughters of David, M. T. Lebanon. No. 1. 9th. Asbury M. E. Sunday School. 11th. Macedonia Baptist Church and Sunday School. 12th. Church Aid of Metropolitan M. E. Church. 14th. The L. S. sane P. S. Social. 16. John Wesley M. E. Sunday School. 17th. Sharon Bapt. S. S. 18th. Union Bapt. S. S. 21st. Furniture Men's Association. 22nd. Friendship Lodge, No. 29. K of P., from Chestertown to St. Michael 23rd. Providence Beneficial Society. 24th. Trinity M. M. E. Sunday School. 25th. Mt. Nebo Lodge, No. 1366, G. U. O. of Odd-Fellows. 28th. Wayman Circle, of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. 31st. Willing Worker's of St. Matthews, M. E. Church. AUGUST. 1st St. Monica Lodge No. 37, G.U.O. of Good Hope. 4th. Dayton Club of Monumental Lodge, No. 3, I. B. P. O. Elks of the World. 11th. Afro-American Order of Owls 15th. Christian Knights and Mt. Zion S. S. 18th. Christian Church of W. Baltimore. 25th. Dorsey Venus Star House, No. 9, B. & S., S. & D. of Job MOONLIGHTS. 30th. The I. O. G. Society. JUNE. 3rd. John Wesley Choir. 4th. Ivanhoe Auxiliary. 6th. Stewardesses of Asbury M. E. Church. 10th. Doctors' Coachmen's Union. 13th. Afro-American Order of Owls. 17th. Avon Pleasure Club. 18th. The Free Will Enterprise Social. 19th. St. John's Commandery, No. 3, K. T. 20th. The Six Brothers' Progressive Association. 24th. The Imperial Association.1 25th. The Shriners' Arab Patrol. 27th. Uplifting Association of Md. JULY. 1st. Go-Get-Ems. 8th. Nonparial Beneficial Assembly. 11th. Christian Church, of East Balti- timore. 25th. Brown's Circle, No. 1, of East Baltimore. 29th. Mignonette Social. Annual Exercises of the Department for Colored Blind and Deaf of the Maryland School for the Blind At Albaugh's Theatre, Friday. May 17th, at 8 P. M. Reserved Seat Tickets, First Floor Prices, 35c., 30c. and 25c. Balcony 35c. and 25c. Gallery 15c. Tickets on sale at Young's Druggist, Druid Hill Avenue and Hoffman Street. Also at the Maryland Work Shop for the Blind, Fayette and Paca Sts. John F. Bledsoe, Supt. T. C. Forrester, Principal. Chee Choo's Circus of Humanized Animals at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Montgomery St., near Charles. Monday and Tuesday Evenings. May 13th and 14th, 1912. ... IRON STEE Over 1100 capacity, seaworthy, fully equipped with every York Harbor. Booking e Bay or River Landings of 18 days during the month o WM. LEWIS, I Phone Madison 3948 M. Business Oppor- ing dates to Baltimore's fa- WANTED—Hustlers on Electric Park. W right in part or as a whole Phone 54 W. ..IRON STEAMER ANGLER... Over 1100 capacity, seaworthy, swift, commodious, wide open daylight Steamer, fully equipped with every facility for excursion purposes, formerly of New York Harbor. Booking excursions now for any place on the Chesapeake Bay or River Landings of Maryland waters, for a short excursion period of 13 days during the month of July, 1912. Write, 'phone or call, Business Opportunity—Books are now open for securing dates to Baltimore's favorite Park. WANTED—Hustlers on the amusements at Greenwood Electric Park. We will let out for the season amusement right in part or as a whole to right person or persons. WM. WASHINGTON, General Manager. Phone 54 W. C. WOODLAND, Agent, Catonsville, Md. With a full line of SINGER'S SEWING MACHIN to serve you better than before. Prices and pay less. Repairing of any make of machine at half guarantee same. Don't forget number, 1231 Druid With a full line of SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES ready to serve you better than before. Prices and payments are less. Repairing of any make of machine at half price and guarantee same. Don't forget number, 1211 Druid Hill Ave. CHARLESTOLSON.. Agent for The Mutual Ben Oldest and strongest Run for Colon PHC LET ME SELL YOU A H Desirable house $50.00 to $10 Pianos and Organs, Pian Any n Satis RESIDENCE O-12-9-4t Call Me up The Mutual Benefit Society, Fayette and Pearl B. and strongest Insurance Company in Maryland run for Colored People by Colored People. PHONE—1933 ST. PAUL. ALL YOU A HOUSE Desirable houses for sale in any part of the City, $50.00 to $100.00 balance as same as rent. Organs, Pianolas, Victor Victorias on Easy T Any make you may desire. Satisfaction guaranteed. SIDENCE: 506 BAKER STREET Call Me up or send a Postal and I will be there imm Agent for The Mutual Benefit Society, Fayette and Pearl Streets. Oldest and strongest Insurance Company in Maryland: Run for Colored People by Colored People. PHONE-1933-ST.PAUL. RESIDENCE: 506 BAKER STREET 0-12-9-4t Call Me up or send a Postal and I will be there immediately HO'SES FOR SALE on terms to suit us sion St., Argyle Ave Carey St., Calhoun every cross street f buy before seeing my phone, or drop a post J. Welsh, 2024 V 2253 to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting St. Argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carrollton Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount S s street from Hoffman to Baker. seeing my list. Call to see me, or drop a postal. ash, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telephone NTED Organizers that are Bright, Busy, and full of Hustle. Address or apply Hitzgerald, 1929 Druid Hill ave., Mo and 11 A. M. on terms to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting St., Division St., Argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carrollton Ave., Carey St., Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount St., and every cross street from Hoffman to Baker. Don't buy before seeing my list. Call to see me, or telephone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telephone Gilmor 2253 WANTED to J. N. Fitzgerald, between 9 and 11 A. Baltimore's Lea JOHN H. Undertak Complete 75.00 Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JHN H. OWENS @ SONS Undertakers & Embalmers Complete 75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmers Complete 75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, 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 match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new-and-up-to-date; fire burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. STOKES & DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue Corner Oxford DRUGS Advertising Pays ESPECIALLY IN THIS MEDIUM. CHARTER NOW Phone, Madison, 3778 M. Wit to se less. guar A EXCURSION LATER ANGLER... wide open daylight Steamer, on purposes, formerly of New many place on the Chesapeake or a short excursion period of phone or call, Position Manager, Style Ave., Baltimore, Md. are now open for secur- ats at Greenwood for the season amusement or persons. CON, General Manager. Agent, Catonsville, Md. R. H. BUTLER, 1211 DRUID HILL AVENUE. SEWING MACHINES ready re. Prices and payments are of machine at half price and number, 1211 Druid Hill Ave. Reyette and Pearl Streets. Company in Maryland: Sorrowed People. L. Arrt of the City, one as rent. Victorias on Easy Terms. Desire. Need. R STREET I will be there immediately ve., Etting St., Divi- e., Carrollton Ave., St., Mount St., and to Baker. Don't to see me, or tele- st., Telephone Gilmor izers that are very, and full of address or apply Hill ave., Mondays, J. N. FITZGERALD. takers in Prices @ SON embalmers $75.00. Complete steel gray or white plush; beautiful rubber-tired bearers; as desired; five heated car- embalming, opening grave- pee, candles, candelabra, cruz- latest designs. $136.00 you.....$61.00 higher Grade $100, $150. $175. from Hospitals. 50.00 Complete and Lanvale. Madison 4067 POPULAR PRICES ERRY'S Corner Oxford Pays IS MEDIUM. 1 The box holders for the "Awakening of Spring" at the Lyric on next Friday night, May 10th are the following: LEFT: A—Mr. A. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. S. Young. B—Mrs. B. Leakins, Mr. and Mrs. C. Dent. C—Mr. and Mrs. J. Saunders. D—Mr. F. Watts, Mr. and Mrs. Williams. E—Mrs. Emma Shipley, Mr. and Mrs. C. Watts. F—Mrs. B. Elliott, Mrs. Garnett. G—Miss E. Butler. I—Mr. Wise. J—Mr. D. Rich. RIGHT. A—Miss M. Hamilton. B—Miss S. Woodland. C—Mr. and Mrs. S. Joyce. D—Miss M. Henderson E—Mrs. Beal F—Mr. G. Henson. G—Mrs. C. H. Wallace. H—Miss Alwyn. I—Mr. and Mrs. W. Johnson and Miss M. L. Hebron. J—Mrs. C. Redden. B. W. Johnson, of Washington, formerly of Chicago, was a visitor in the city last week. He was the guest of Mrs. Emily Boom. Hon, J. C. Napier, Register of the United States Treasury, will speak at John Wesley M. E. Church Sunday, May 5, at 4 P. M.. Come and hear him. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Boyer, of 1348 N. Carey street, celebrated the thirty-fifth anniversary o their marriage on last Friday evening. No one was present but members of the immediate family. Hon, J. C. Napier, Register of the United States Treasury, will speak at John Wesley M. E. Church Sunday, May 5, at 4 P. M.. Come and hear him. Mr. and Mrs. Allen and Miss Tillery, of 537 Laurens street, left the city this week for Newport, where they will spend the summer. Mrs. Annie Johnson, of 115 Pearl street, is confined to her bed suffering with pleurisy. Hon. J. C. Napier, Register of the United States Treasury, will speak at Johnn Wesly M. E. Church Sunday, May 5, at 4 P.M. Come and hear him. Please attend the first grand leap year an Lafrance at the Monumental Assembly rooms Monday, May 6th. Tickets 25 cents. Hon. J. C. Napier, Register of the United States Treasury, will speak at John Wesley M. E. Church Sunday, May 5, at 4 P. M. Come and hear him. Miss Gertrude White, of the 1200 block Druid Hill avenue, has just returned home after a very pleasant stay of two weeks at Atlantic City. Hon. J. C. Napier, Register of the United States Treasury, will speak at John Wesley M. E. 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