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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER REVS. HURST,CONNOR,JONES AND CHAPPELLE ELECTED EXCITEMENT RUNS HIGH AT THE ELECTION OF BISHOPS AT A. M. E. GENERAL CONFERENCE Rev. John Hurst of the Baltimore Conference Elected On The First Ballot-Ira T. Bryant and Rev. J..S Caldwell Will Likely Be Re-elected. VOL. XX NO. 38. REVS. HURST, COM AND CHAP EXCITEMENT RUNS HIGH BISHOPS AT A. M CONFER Rev. John Hurst of the Balti The First Ballot—Ira. T. Caldwell Will Like Kansas City, Mo., May 17.—The election of four bishops yesterday proved to be the most strenuous day that the delegates to the twenty-fourth General Conference of the A. M. E. Church have had during the past two weeks. There were fifteen candidates for the episcopacy and the adherents of each began to gather at Allen Church, where the sessions are being held at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. Bishop J S. Flipper, of Atlanta for two hours tried unsuccessfully to call the conference to order, during which time many heated remarks passed between him, Dr. T. N. M. Smith, of Savannah, Ga., and others. Finally Dr. Smith suggested that the police be called in to settle the matter, and this was done. A police lieutenant soon arrived, at the turbulent scenes, and upon his suggestion the delegates adjourned to Convention Hall, which had ample seating accommodations for the 1,700 people that had crowded the church. Dr. John Hurst financial secretary of the denomination and leader of the Baltimore Conference, was elected on the first ballot. Revs. W. D. Chappelle, president of Allen University Columbia, S. C.; Joshua H. Jones, former president of Wilberforce University, and J. M. Conner, presiding elder of the Little Rock Ark. district, were elected on the second ballot. Ira T. Bryant will continue as secretary of the Sunday School Union Rev. J. C. Caldwell, as head of the Allen Chirstian Endeavor work, and Dr. C. V. Roman, of Nashville, will be the next editor of the A. M. E. Church Review. Among the candidates defeated for the bishopric were: Rev. W. W. Beckett, secretary of missions; G. W. Allen, editor of the Southern Christian Recorder; R. H. W. Leake; M. M. Ponton, president of Campbell College; F. Jesse Peck; R. R. Downs; and James Dean. Rev. J. T. Hammond, a presiding elder of the New Jersey Conference and one of the delegates, was taken ill and died while enroute to his home in the East. Rev. Carl M. Tanner, pastor of Big Bethel Church, Atlanta, and a son of Bishop Tanner, is ill in a local hospital, another delegate is confined to local hospital suffering with a fractured knee. Bishop Lee preached a stirring sermon last Sunday. Bishop I. B. Scott missionary bishop to West Africa, presented the greetings of the M. E. Church Monday. His address made a fine impression. Commencement of Elizabeth, N. C., May 15.—The sixteenth annual commencement exercises of the Roanoke Collegiate Institute came to, end last Friday. Among those who took part in the exercises were: Revs. Bishop Johnson, A. M. Moore, J. M. Armistead, R. Cartwright, W. H. Graves, and Prof. H. W. Jackson, Prof. C. F. Graves is principal of the school. Reports Show Church In Flourishing Condition Kansas City, May 16 Reports submitted by various boards to the session of the A. M. E. General Conference, which is being held here. show that the work of the denomination has made a most gratifying increase within the past decade The report of Rev. W. W Beckett, secretary of missions, shows that $133,000 was raised for missions during the past four years, and the African Methodist Episcopal Church is doing a most commendable work for home and foreign missions. The quadrennial report of Rev. Julian C. Caldwell, secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor League, said that from ony a few hundred in 1908, the number of leagues had grown to 2,800. The membership of various leagues, he said, increased too. Ira T. Bryant, secretary of the Sunday School Union, made a detailed report of his work. He suggested that a suitable building be secured for the housing of his department and other departments in Nashville, Tenn., the present headquarters. The bishops made a supplemental recommendation that if the General Conference continued the present plan of having one man act as manager of the publishing house at Philadelphia and serve as editor of the Christian Recorder, that the manager be empowered to appointed an assistant, who shall receive $750 a year out of the general funds of the church and an additional sum not to exceed $1,200 out of the revenues of the concern. They also recommended that the Voice of Missions be published by the book concern in Philadelphia and that the Southern Recorder and the A. M. E. Review be published by the Sunday School Union at Nashville, and that these four publications constitute the official publications of the church. This will legislate the Western Christian Recorder published here out of official existence. WRIGHT WINS OVER A. L. GAINES Prof. R. R. Wright defeated Rev. A. L. Gaines for the position of Editor of the Christian Recorder, while Prof. J. I. Lowe was appointed to the newly created office or manager of the Book Concern. Baptists to Hold Convention Orange, N. J., May 18—The annual session of the New England Baptist Convention will be held at the Baptist Church next month. Rev. Dr. Lawrence, pastor of the church, is making ample preparations for the entertainment of the delegates. The session would have been held a the Monumental Baptist Church, Philadelphia, had not Rev. Alexander Gordon, pastor of the church, resigned. Rev. William A. Creditt, of Philadelphia is president of the convention. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1912. DR. JOSHUA JONES Chattanooga, Tenn; May 16: Leading colored and white residents here are becoming alarmed over the large mortality among colored people and it is most probable that concerted action will be taken shortly to lessen the death rate. The tentative plans include instruction in hygienic living and better housing conditions. The Chattanooga Daily News makes the following comment on conditions among the colorea people: "The figures furnished by the Board of Health of the death rate in the city for the three months just closed gives the public a very serious matter for studious reflection. The number of deaths from all causes was: whites, 130, Negroes, 171. The ratio of white to colored population is 2-plus to 1, so that the number of Negro deaths on a normal ratio should have been sixtyfive. Instead it is very naerly three times that number. "This frightful discrepancy not only appeals to the Negroes themselves, but to the whites. What is the matter? Why this appalling disparity? Those questions may be answered in a general way by the explanation that the vast majority of Negroes are careless, slothful, indifferent to proper sanitation, ignorant of the necessity of cleanliness, and incapable of taking care of themselves when sick. All this may be true, but on the score of humanity it would seem to be some body's duty—the Nergo leaders, white philanthropic associations, the city authorities, one or all—to cure these deficiencies. Instead of decreasing the Negro mortality, rates are increasing. "We would respectfully suggest that Comimssioner Evans ask the cooperation of his colleagues for the appointment of a commission to investigate the living conditions in the various Negro quarters and ascertain, if possible the causes for this lamentable condition. It is a reflection not only upon the Negro citizenship, but upon the city." Odd Fellows At Church Annapolis, Md., May 12.—The annual thanksgiving services of the Odd Fellows and the Households of Ruth of this vicinity were held at Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church Sunday night. The sermon was preached by Rev. R. T. Leek. Grand Mester Perry P. Dobson presided. Segregation the Only Thing If The Demand For A Colored Bishop Is Not Heeded Minneapolis; May 16.—The 96 colored delegates who are here attending the sessions of the M. E. General Conference are seemingly in a quandary about the question of colored bishops. Many have written to the ministers of their respective conferences for instructions as to the attitude they will be expected to take and the delegates of the Washington Conference sent letters to every minister in that conference asking for instructions. Some of the ministers say that segregation will be the only thing if the demand for colored bishops is not heeded. The report of the committee on episcopacy is now being forgotten for the time being, the election of seven bishops being entered into tomorrow. Dr. Homer C. Stuntz was elected bishop today. Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian, received 222 votes in the balloting yesterday, which is less by more than one half of the votes required. Fraternal delegates from the A. M. E. Zion Churches were received today. The work of I. Garland Penn, who has charge of the Epworth League work among colored people, was especially commended. Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon of Baltimore, is here mingling among delegates, and discussing his views that were expressed in his recent pamphlet concerning autonomy for the colored membership of the church. Prof. Tucker is Being Scored (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Norfolk, Va., May 15.—Leading citizens here are still scoring Prof. R. A. Tucker, principal of the largest colored school, for signing the application of the man who wanted a renewal of his saloon license. John Mitchell Jr., editor of the Richmond (Va.) Planet and grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in Virignia, was the principal speaker at a mass meeting of local Pythians, held at the First Baptist Church Monday. The Metropolitan A. M. E. Church has secured the property occupied by a white Methodist congregation at Queen and Pulaski streets. The church will be formally opened the last Sunday in this month, when the pastor, Rev. R. H. Ridick, will have returned from the A. M. E. General Conference in Kansas City. Seventh Ballot Shows No Result In The Election of Bishops-Jackson Charlotte, N. C., May 17.—Despite the adverse recommendations of the bishops not to elect, the delegates attending the A. M. E. Zion General Conference are trying to elect two bishops. The balloting began Wednesday with 8 candidates inthe field, and no election had taken place early this afternoon, when the count of the seventh ballot was completed. No election is in immediate sight and the business of the session is tied up. The seventh ballot showed the following strength of the four leading candidates: J. S. Jackson, financial secretary, 178 votes; R. B. Bruce, Sunday School secretary, 123; S. L. Corrothers, Washington, 122; and G. E. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion, 6J. 233 votes are necessary for election, and each aspirant must have served twenty years in the ministry. The work that the connection is doing for the educational uplift of the race was told Tuesday, when Prof. S. C. Atkins, educational secretary for the denomination, told of the work that is being done by the ten schools maintained by the denomination. Dr. W. H. Goler, president of Livingstone College, told of the work of that institution, which is the denomination's chief center of learning. Livingstone College has sent out nearly 500 normal and nearly 120 classical graduates. Some 43 are in the ministry and between 6,000 and 8,000 students have attended the college in its thirty years' career. The speaker made a plea for funds to rebuild the girls' dormitory and recommended the enlargement of the boys' building. The General Education Board has promised $12,500 if the church raises $37,500 in two years for a $50,000 girls' dormitory. The college teachers woodworking, printing, broom-making, plastering, bricklaying, farming, housekeeping millinery, music, plain sewing, dressmaking, and domestic science, all under graduate teachers, besides the literary courses. The college has the hundred and ten acres valued at $2000.00. The Carnegie Library, with 8,000 books, and the Hood Theological Building have just been completed. The quadrennial receipts we $120,5911 and disbursements $111,504. The session will come to an end next Monday. Goldsborough and Carrington Manage Republican State Convention. Joseph P. Evans Elected Delegate From The Fourth According to the opinion of many old-timers in affairs political, the Republican State Convention, Tuesday, at which delegates to the coming Republican Convention were chosen, marks a new era for the party in this State. State Chairman Hanna, who has always been an ardent worker for Republican success, called the convention to order. Thereafter the hands of Governor Goldsborough and Col. Edward C. Carrington, the manager of the Roosevelt campaign in this State, were plainly seen. Collector Stone, who has been the city leader for the past 12 years, was not around the convention hall, and many professed to see in the convention an evidence that the power of Mr. Stone to nominate for office, though he has never won a complete victory in the general elections, was vanishing. The convention seemed to indicate that Governor Goidsborough will be the leader of the enlightened Republicans of the State. It paved the way for the continuance of William P. Jackson, of Salisbury and Colonel Carrington, who had startled the seasoned politicians by defeating the Stone organization in the recent primaries, declared that the personnel of the delegates suited him and that the majority were Roosevelt men at heart. It was the result of strenuous work on his part, however, that the Taftites did not get the better of it in the selection of delegates. The colored delegates were allowed to select a delegate in the Fourth Congressional district. Their choice rested on Mr. Joseph P. Evans, grand master of Masons and one of the best known men in the State. Louis H. Davenport, of the Seventeenth ward was chosen an alternate from the same district. H. M. St. Clair, who was chosen as an alternate from the First district, is regarded as a personal selection of Governor Goldsbobough, the two being fellow townsmen and acquaintances of long standing. Remus V. Dorsey, of Howard county, was also elected an alternate. The platform may be called a trinity of endorsements, the administrations of Presidents Roosevelt and Taft being endorsed and Governor Goldsborough coming in for unstinted praise. The trinity helped mightily in not letting loose the explosion that would have happened at any moment had there been a rift in the lute. The colored delegates were represented on committees as follows: Credentials and permanent organization—Louis H. Davenport, Baltimore city; Henry Yorker, Chestertown, Md.; and James T. Jenson, Howard county. Resolutions—William C. McCard, Baltimore city, and Benjamin A. Greene, Howard county. Howard was the only county in the State that sent an all colored delegation. The three men from that county beat three Taft men in the pri- --- CONFERENCE TO CONTINUE. Permanent Committee Named to Arrange For Meeting In 1915. At the final session of the international conference on the Negro, held at Tuskegee, Ala., in April, the matter of appointing a committee to carry out the suggestions of the committee on declarations to provide for a continuance of these international meetings was referred back to the original committee with power to act. This committee after the deliberation agreed to name Dr. Booker T. Washington, who served as presiding officer of the first conference, and Emmett J. Scott, its secretary, together with Dr. Hollis B. Frissell of Hampton, Vau. and Robert E. Park of Wollaston, Mass., as members of this committee and authorized them to add three others to their number, these to serve as a permanent executive committee of a general committee, referred to further on, for the purpose of making the necessary arrangements for a second international conference on the Negro three years hence. It was agreed that this general committee shall consist of the members of the executive, including the three others to be named, together with the members of the committee on declara- [Name] tions and other members to be nominated by the executive committee within the next twelve months. As finally constituted it is intended that the general committee shall represent, if possible, all the countries in which the Negro constitutes any considerable portion of the population as well as all the interests that are concerned in any way with the education, moral or religious, of the Negro or the investigation and study of Negro life or the employment of Negro labor. The report is signed by J. R. Williams, director of education of Jamaica; W. L. Thomas, professor of sociology, University of Chicago; Maurice S. Eraus, representative of the British African society, London, England; James Denton, principal of the Fornhay Bay college, Sierra Leone, Africa; Isaiah B. Scott, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church, Monrovia, Liberin; Washington Harper, representative from Barbados, B. W. L. and Robert E. Park, former secretary of the Kongo Reform Association in America. PLANS FOR GREATER WORK. Principal and Trustees of the Bartlett School Issue Statement. According to statements recently made by Principal N. C. Bruce of the Bartlett Agricultural and Industrial school, Dalton, Mo., is doing a much needed work among the masses of people in the community. The school was started four years ago, Mr. Bruce being its founder. Up to the present time it has been supported by individual contributions from friends directly interested in its success. The trustees of the school, however, have been convinced that the institution is worthy of subgrantial support and to that end have issued an appeal to the public for funds with which to place the work upon a firm footing. Among those interested as trustees are such prominent men in St. Louis as Mr. Clavin Woodward, Rabbi Samuel Sale, Joseph Wheless, Frank L. Williams and Robert Gurney. Better facilities for farm work and more room for classes and dormitories are among the current needs. The district and surrounding country in which the school is located have a colored population of some 60,000; hence the demand for an institution of learning convenient to these people can readily be appreciated. The literary course prepares students for entrance to high schools and academies. Besides the principal, there are six well qualified instructors, with literary classes in the morning and classes in agriculture in the afternoon. Mr. Bruce is hard at work upon plans by which a full equipment for dairy and poultry farming may be secured. More farm land and a brick-yard are among the other industrial branches mentioned in the appeal as prepared by the principal and sanctioned by the board of trustees. Okolona School Ends Prosperous Year The Okolona (Miss) Industrial school has completed another successful school year. At the graduation exercises recently held the principal speaker was Mr. George W. Cable, the noted author, who delivered an instructive address. The institution is doing good and is worthy of more financial assistance than it has thus far received. MAY CRISIS MAGAZINE. Organ of Association For Human Intelligence, Computer Public Forces Rights Grows In Public Favor. In the Crisis Magazine the colored people of the United States possess for the first time a periodical read largely by white people. This is as it should be. There is little chance of appealing simply to ourselves when the power to right most of our wrongs is in the hands of other people. Letters continually come to the Crisis office from white folk showing appreciation of the work and the makeup of the magazine. One of the latest readers is Mayor Brand Whitlock of Toledo. This fact gives especial significance to the May Crisis. This is a large number and brings before the public the great work of the Negro church. On the cover is a picture of the Baptist institutional church of Jacksonville, Fla., founded by Dr. J. Milton Waldron, now of Washington. There is a carefully written article on the present condition of the church. This has been written by four unnamed leaders in these churches and doubtless will arouse a great deal of comment. Another interesting article is a consideration of the color line by the celebrated Egyptologist, J. Flinders Petrie of London. Among the men of the month are Abdul Baha, the great Persian religious leader, and the military attaches of the United States to Liberia. All readers of the Crisis will be gratified at its new and large type, which makes it much more readable and ornamental in appearance. The Crisis has just moved into its fine new suit of offices on the second floor of the Evening Post annex. 26 Vesey street, New York city. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION'S SEVENTH ANNUAL MEET Campus of Howard University Selec ted For Big Scholastic Event. Washington.—Much interest is being manifested in college and high school circles in this city on account of the seventh annual meet of the Interscholastic Athletic association, which will take place on the campus of Howard university on Memorial day, May 20. The meet promises to be the best the association has ever had. There will be eleven track and field events for scholastic athletes, four open handicap events, and relays will be arranged to meet the needs of those who attend for spectacular races. There will be no elementary school events in this meet as formerly, as the Public Schools Athletic league will hold outdoor field games June S. Two secondary school championships are involved in this meet. The scholastic championship of the middle Atlantic states and the High school championship of the Public Schools Athletic league of this city are at stake. The local schoolboys are keyed up over the event, as it is expected this year that the competition will be closer than ever, and the outcome is much in doubt. The strongest appearing contenders seem to be M Street, Armstrong and Howard academy. Tech has captured honors for two successive years, but this year M Street High seems to have a good chance to take over the championship. Captain Burwell of Armstrong seems to have the field all to himself in the 100 and 440. Roscoe Taylor and Ira Warf are stronger and more experienced and should be able successors to Otis Walker. Duckett, a freshman, and Hunt, a junior, seem destined to finish among the leaders in whatever they start in. Randall of M street high, Logan, Johnson, Miller, Dickinson and Loften are a few whose ability is most marked. It is confidently assumed by the M street coach that Randall will set new marks in the shot event. Dickinson and Miller expect to score high in the events. Howard academy boys have been so much overshadowed by collegiate events in the past two or three years that a true line on the preps is not obtainable. This year, however, they are branching out on their own book in a manner that betokens surprises. Baltimore promises to be in line this year with a number of dark horses. A new physical director is putting a lot of life in things over in the Monumental City. Local boys are planning to keep the Dunbar boys of Baltimore from having such a walkaway in the open events. The events are 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, 440 yard run, 880 yard run, one mile run, 120 yard high hurdle race, 220 yard low hurdle race, run ning high jump, running broad jump, shot put and one mile relay race for scholastic athletes. For open athletes there are a 100 yard dash, 440 yard run, one mile run, handlecap and 100 yard run novice. Business Journal to Publish Daily. The Thomas Publishing company of New Orleans, publisher of the Business Journal, announces that arrangements are being made to publish the Journal daily instead of weekly, as foretofore. Success to Messrs. Thomas and Geddes. The race needs a daily paper, and if New Orleans can produce it the venture should receive substantial support. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER [Portrait of a man in formal attire, with a mustache and a bow tie, set against an oval frame with decorative borders.]] CAPTAIN GEORGE BROWN THE DEACON A deacon a good worthy man Who ne'er had been known grace,' To the scandal of friends, we Was found in broad daylight street. He was very well known to And was highly esteemed known; The wonder was therefore en- That such a good man show His friends in the church he How one standing so high mire. His pastor was shocked, and And said, "My dear deacon fall? You have brought on the chie- disgrace, Which the deepest repent How will you be able your In the church, and your h street?" The deacon replied: "I know But you know, my dear be long, That for forty long years I' And have faithfully kept And I thought that though and scoff, I might venture at this t Sermon on the Titanic Disaster is the people of this State the people of this State disposal one of the best excursion boats owed by colored men in this country. THE DEACON'S VACATION I good worthy man in his place, I had been known to have fallen from face,' dial of friends, who were nice and discrete, I in broad daylight very drunk in the eet. I well known to the people in town, I highly esteemed, too, where'er he was known; I was therefore exceedingly great a good man should be in such a bad state. In the church hardly dared to inquire standing so high had come down in the eet. I was shocked, and proceeded to call, "My dear deacon, what caused you to do?" I bought on the church and yourself great grace, I the deepest repentance can hardly efface. You be able your brethren to meet church, and your home, or e'en on the eet?" Replied: "I know I was wrong, now, my dear brother, how 'tis very greg, very long years I've been serving the Lord, faithfully kept very close to His word: that though sinners might scorn me and scoff, enture.at this time to "take a day off." —The Courier. Through whose efforts the people of this State the people of this State have at their disposal one of the best excursion boats owed by colored men in this country. A deacon a good worthy man in his place. Who ne'er had been known to have fallen from grace,' To the scandal of friends, who were nice and discrete, Was found in broad daylight very drunk in the street. His friends in the church hardly dared to inquire How one standing so high had come down in the mire. His pastor was shocked, and proceeded to call, And said, "My dear deacon, what caused you to fall? You have brought on the church and yourself great disgrace. Which the deepest repentance can hardly efface. How will you be able your brethren to meet In the church, and your home, or e'en on the street?" The deacon replied: "I know I was wrong. But you know, my dear brother, how 'tis very long That for forty long years I've been serving the Lord, And have faithfully kept very close to His word: And I thought that though sinners might scorn me and scoff, I might venture at this time to "take a day off." —The Courier. Delivered by Rev L. Z. Johnson, Pastor of Madison Street Presbyterian Church That men have hope in God when human aid will not avail them anything was pointed out in a recent sermon on the Titanic disaster by Rev. L. Z. Johnson, pastor of the Madison Street Presbyterian Church. His text was Jeremiah 9:23, 24, and follows: "Thus saith the Lord: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the might glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches. "But let them that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am the Lord which exercise loving kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth; for in these things I delight saith the Lord." He described the Titanic as a boat having all of the furnishings and luxuries that money could buy, and as one considered by experts to be unsinkable. "The glory of man's wisdom and might and glory of his riches centered upon her. Never so lordly, in sure and magnificent dominion, had man sat king upon the sea, as in this masterpiece of ships he sailed . . . And on, by the most difficult Northern route, but shortest path for proud, record-breaking speed reckoning but little of its dangers, accounting himself full master of safe destiny upon the mighty treacherous sea as upon solid land." He then said that the passengers secrea in their belief that the boat was unsinkable, were enjoying that fateful Sunday in the ways of the world, and described the scenes following the impact with the iceberg. "We bid you," he continued, "not to over look the significance of this disaster as it urge upon us direct from them to whom it occurred those who now lie fathoms deep beneath the sea, the glory of self-sufficing wisdom and might and riches of man sinking, beneath their feet while they went down to By Walter Farrington. death leaving behind them open testimony that they found hope in God, the only sure dependence in human life.' The shipwrecked and was playing and the shipwrecked passengers were trying to sing "Nearer, my God to Thee. Even thought be a cross—such a cross as this—that raiseth me nearer to Thee, acknowledgement of fellowship and place with God, this disaster by the very tongue of its own telling in its hapless victims, declares is wisdom for human life." Dr. J. H. N. Warning In The City. Dr. James H. N. Waring former principal of the Colored High School, was in the city Monday. The doctor is an ardent Roosevelt man, and was much pleased over the recent result in this State. "In the District of Columbia, where I live,' he asid, 'the result pleased many persons who were not active politicians. I am glad that the Afro-American Ledger put such a gallant fight against Taft." Dr. F. N. Cardoza has returned from a visit to Atlantic City. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. W. C. McCARD Prominent local attorney, who took an important part at the Republican State convention which was held atough's Theatre last Monday. JOHN H. TOADVIN 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call Wish to announce to the generous public that I am still doing business at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. 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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. Rev.William A. Creditt Advises Member to Adhere To Cardinal Principles of Order Leadenhall Street Baptist Church was crowded with the members of local lodges of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and the Households of Ruth last Sunday afternoon, the occasion being the annual thanksgiving services. The Patriarchie was also out, under command of Col. Hamilton N. Hayes. The sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. William A. Creditt, of Philadelphia, who was born near the church and became a member there when a mere boy. Just before beginning his sermon, Dr. Creditt said that Baltimore amply sustained its reputation for hospitality at the session of the Biennial Movable Committee of Odd Fellows, held here in 1910, even though some things were done that did not suit the majority of those who attended the session. It was Dr. Creditt, who delivered the oration at that session, and on the following day along with REV. W. A. CREDITT Fred R. Moore, of New York; John C. Dancy, former Recorder of Deeds at Washington, and a large number of prominent members of the fraternity, was forced to cool his heels on the out side of the meeting place. In the course of his sermon, Dr. Creditt advised the Odd Fellows to adhere strictly to the cardinal principles of the order—friendship, love, and truth. He declared that all great things seemed to be arranged in a trinity, and that as man believed in the great Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Ghost — the following of the less important would certainly also aid him greatly. Grand Secretary Jesse L. Nicholas delivered an oration. Grand Treasurer Julius C. Johnson, Grand Master Perry P. Dodson, of Annapolis, Dr. E. J. Wheatley and Rev. Dr. A. Brown, who delivered the invocation, were among those seated on the pulpit. J. P. Evans and William E. Fletcher, grand master and deputy grand master, respectively, of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons, and both active Odd Fellows, were among the many present. Fairfield News. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Fairfield, May 15. — Miss Lucy E. Steel and Miss Alice Johnson, of Mocksville, N. C., arrived here last Friday. Miss Steel has left for Philadelphia to see her brother, Mr. D. M. Steel. Miss Johnson is here and will take treatment at the John Hopkins Hospital. Both are graduates of Scocia Seminary Concord, N. C. Mrs. Walter W. Brown and her mother, Mrs. Susan Reynolds, left Sunday for Pittsburgh, Pa., to visit their brothers and sons. John P. and Holmes E. Reynolds. Messrs. Abner M. Carson, Jr. and Cicero Hall, of Salisbury, N. C., arrived last Tuesday. Mrs. Belle Dorsey organized a juvenile department in the C. M. E. Church Monday evening. She was assisted by Mrs. Jessie Runt and Mrs. Pearl Leazer. Those on the sick list are: Messrs. Benj. Chase, Samuel Jones, Wm. N. Gross, Madame Lula DeShields, Raches Torrence, and Mr. Jack Henderson. The public school trustees met Monday night and arranged to keep school open until the last of May. Mrs. Dovie A. Brown raised $8.25 in a cake cutting prize contest for public school funds. Miss Mary Jennings won the prize, 25 cents in a slice of cake. YOUNG MEN'S AID REORGANIZED Large Crowd Attend Social Given By Popular Organization of Madison St. Church. The recently reorganized Young Men's Aid Association, of the Madison Street Presbyterian Church, gave a social at the church last Monday. A large number of invitations had been sent out and the attendance was very large. Mr. W. T. Guinn, president of the association, delivered an address explaining the aims of the association. Messrs. H. Milton Gross and Edward Smyth Jones gave readings. Mr. Harry T. Pratt played a violin solo, Dr. W. D. Jones sang a solo, and a quartet from the Glee Club of the Colored High School played several selections. The invocation was by Rev. Beverly M. Ward. A colation was served after the exercises. The Young Mens Aid Association was organized during the pastorate of Rev. W. H. Weaver, now of Indianapolis. It was for a long time an active participant in the affairs of the church, and was responsible for quite a number of men connecting themselves with some church. It has been dormant for the past decade, however. The officers of the association include: Dr. Grant Scott, vice president; John H. Murphy, Jr., secretary; Dr. W. T. Carr, Jr., treasurer; and Dr. Richard G. Baker, chairman of the executive committee. Rev and Mrs. Young Tendered Reception Chestertown, Md, May 15.—A welcome reception was tendered Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Young by the members of Bethel A. M. E. Church on Thursday evening, which proved to be a very delightful affair. Welcome addresses were made by Messrs. John E. Dent, Harrison Jenkins and Marshall Pitman, to which responses were made by Rev. and Mrs. Young. The guests then repaired to the lecture room where they were served to all the delicacies of the season. The annual thanksgiving sermon to the brothers of Unity Lodge No. 8645 was preached Sunday at Jane M. E. Church by the pastor, Rev. J. R. Holland. Rev. Holland was at his best and made lasting impressions on the minds of the members of the lodge and also the Household of Ruth. The Baby Rally at Bethel Church under the auspices of Mrs. Mary Chambers was a great success, the babies reporting over $25. The prize will be awarded little Wallace Cann, who reported the highest amount. A Brautifully Arranged Dinner. A beautifully arranged dinner was given on Monday evening, May 13, by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Parker at their residence, 1125 N. Carey street, in honor of Dr. A. J. Gwathney, of 1517 Eleventh street, and Mr. Daniel Freeman, the photographer, of 1833 14th street, N. W. Washington, D. C. The evening was pleasantly spent with appropriate amusements after which the guests were led to the dining room where a nine course dinner was served. Much credit was given by those present to Mr. and Mr'. Parker for the most commendable way the dinner was arranged and served. The floral decorations lent much beauty to the occasion blending with the colors throughout the house which were pink and green supported by soft shaded lights. After the close of the meal a flash light was taken by Mr. Freeman both in the parlor and dining room. Then the guests departed for their several homes feeling none the worse after the great ordeal through which they had successfully passed. A Delightful Banquet. Sir William Wesley Johnson and wife gave a delightful banquet at their residence 15 E. Pleasant street on Tuesday night, May 14th in honor of the officers and members of the Golden Link Lodge No. 44 K. of P'. Those present were: Sir Allen L. Pratt, P. C.; Sir Benj. T. Scott, P. C.; Sir Robert Selby C. C.; Sir Wilbert Brooks, V. C.; Sir George Sloan, Pre.; Sir Robt. L. Wright, M. of F.; Sir Frank DeShields, M. of A.; Sir George A. Hill, I. G.; Sir William, F. Paul; Sir John A. W. Gant; and Sir John Hutton Prominent Candidates for Office at the A.M.Et General Conference PROF. JOHN. R. HAWKINS Financial Secretary REV. C., V. ROMAN Editor of the Review Salisbury, Md., May 1b.—The members of St. Paul A, M. E. Zion Church are preparing for the entertainment of the annual session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference, which will open at the church on June 12. Bishop Alexander Walters will preside An enjoyable Tom Thumb wedding was given at St. Paul Church Monday evening. Rev. Caleb W. Johnson will preach at the church this Sunday morning. Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, of New York, spent a few days here this week, the guest of Mr. Melvin Chism. Miss Florence Dashields, who has been visiting Mrs. Horace Tingle, of Baltimore, was the guest of Mrs. Laura Leonard last Sunday. Sib. Salemon T. Houston has Miss Mamie L. Houston, who has been ill for the past month, wishes to thank her many friends for their remembrances. St. Michaels Happenings St. Michaels, Md., May 16. Mrs. Oceana Burke, who it is alleged was shot by her husband on May 4, is improving slowly. Presiding elder Curry preached at the A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mitchell have left for the Catskill Mountains where they will spend the summer, Viola Thomas is still on the sick list. Coulbourne and Jewett have opened a crab house, and will make a specialty of the finest in the crab line. Snow Hill Happenings. Snow Hill, Md., May 15.—Rev. S. S. Wormley, of Baltimore, preached three able sermons at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday. In the afternoon the members of St. John's Lodge of Odd Fellws and the Household of Ruth had their annual Thanks giving sermon preached to them at the Mt. Zion Church. Mr. Wallace Jones and sister, Miss Sadie Jones, of Fruitland, Md., were the guests of Mr. Oscar D. Jones Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Harrison Hargis and brother were in town Sunday, the guests of Miss Bertha Hubbell. Miss Pauline A. Bishop, of Philadelphia, has returned home. The all day's meeting at Mt. Welsey M. E. Church Sunday was quite a success. Rev. J. W. Jewett is pastor. The remains of Mr. Henry Taylor were brought from Philadelphia Friday and buried in the Cool Spring Cemetery. [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit with a bow tie]. T. E. MITCHELL Who has been undergoing treatment at Provident Hospital for the past two weeks and is now convalescent. Mr. Mitcnell is prominent in local Mosonic circles. REV. C., V. ROMAN Editor of the Review KANSAS CITY'S BEST PIE MAKER DEAD Iver Adkins Was Also Well Known For His Wonderful Memory. Kansas, City, Kan., May 15. Iver Adkins, 35 years old, colored chef and "general factotum" for the Union Club, said to be the best pie maker in this city, recently committed suicide at his home Tenth street and Freeman avenue, by drinking carbolic acid. The cause is not known. He leaves a wife and two children and had been voted a raise of $10 in his monthly pay at the last buisness meeting of the club. Adkins had been in charge of the Union Club dining room for three years and was a familiar figure at the club dances. He was said never to have mixed the hats at a social function and his reputation as a maker of toothsome pies was upheld by every person who had tasted them. Before entering the club's employ, he had been attendant upon several general officers of the regular army and served in that capacity through the Phillippine campaign. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cockeysville, Md., May 15.—The G. U. O. of Odd Fellows, of this community, had its annual Thanksgiving exercises Sunday, May 12. The sermon was preached by W. S. L. Bailey, the newly appointed minister of Bazel Chape A. M. E. Church. The Galilean Fishermen will give an entertainment at the hall on Monday May 27, 1912. The Afro-American Co., has the finest plant in this city operated by colored men. Try Us. Dr. D. H. Brown, of St. Augustine, Fla., has discovered a remedy that promises to revolutionize the medical world. Jr. Brown is a graduate of Meharry, and has been in the practice about fourteen years. The Magnolia Iremedy Company of which Dr. Brown is president and Geo. E. Taylor, of Iowa is secre- tary and man- ager owns and manufactures this wonderful remedy which is guaranteed under the present food drugs act. The Cut of trade-mark appear The Magnolia Remedy Company of which Dr. Brown is president and Geo. E. 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BALT(MORE, MAY 18, 1012 | DELEGATES TI THE NATIONAL CONVENTION The State Ganventioa of the Re: publican Party assembled in this eity on tast Tuesday and elected sixteen celegates to represent the Republican party of Maryland in the Naticnal Convention which is to assemble in the city of Chicagc next meath, te nominate candidates for the presidency and vice presi- dency of this country. We are only geuerally interested in fifteen of those selected, but specially in- terested in one of them. It has been an unwritten law for many years that at least one of the dele: gates so selected should bea colored man, and, this year the selection fell upon Mr. Joseph P. Evans. Ordinariiy, one would rather ex- pect that the colored delegate select- ed should come from the Seven- teenth Ward, because of the very large number of colored voters in that ward. Yet, four years age the detezate selected, Rev. Dr. Alex- ander, was from the l4th Ward. But the mode of choosing of the colored delegate, in this particular instance established, as we hape, a prece- dent tor future use. Four colored men were elected jn the recent pimaries as delegates to the state convention fram the Fourth Congressional District. These delegates took the position, that in all common fairness, they should be allowed tosay wh should he that one coléred delegate to rep- resent the face at. Chicago. They won their contention; so that the esponsibility of making the se- lection would rest most where it ought ts-rest, upon colored men and not upon white men. When a white man selects a Negro not unusually he seeks his own inter- est; primarily, and not the inter- est of the race.” With the colored delegates they camot escape ac- countability to their race. They must so act that they can face their constituency. Tn the present case, at least three of the four del- egates: of the Fourth District. are responsible and respectable business men among their own race, and they are not preparing to go out of busi- ness, These colored delegatestnace won’ their contention, and having upon theméelves the - responsibility of making a proper selection, each one of them called cogether outside colored citizens with whom to take counse!. Two or more cundidates for the honor were suggésted from the Seventeenth’ Ward,and only one from ihe Eleventh Ward. I: might have heen-quite interesting if only one strong candidate had been sug- gested from the Seventeenth Ward, but as it was, they avoided any pos- sible friction by making a choice from that ward and united upon the lone candidate from the Eleventh Ward, J. P. Evans. L. H. Daven- port was then selected as alternate. Mr. vans is well known through- out the State, and for that matter, throughout the country, as he is Grand Master of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons, and is con- nected with several other fraternal institutions. He is public spirited and devoted to the best interests of his people, and comes from that class of colored citizens, fully able and willing to show appreciation for such high honor, by bearing his own personal expenses in connec- tion with the trip. While others just as deserving, and qualified, might have been selected, yet we have not the least doubt bat that Mr. Evans will so represent his people as to reflectigreat credit up- on them, THE BALTIMORE POST-OFFICE We have a special interest in the Baltimore Postoffice. Quite.a large number of young colored men: are employed in connection with this branch of the government. Just how many we do not know, but know that it is an appreciable number. Most of these men are there because of merit as ascertained by those of the other race. During the incumbency of the present Post master, Mr. W. Hall Harris, the number has considerably increased, and without any petitions, demon stations or requests, several color- ed men have become actual carriers, delivering mail on regular routes. With the expiration of the term of office of Mr. Harris we do not know whether he desires reap- pointment or not. With that par- ticular phase uf the matter we are not at present coneerned. One thing we du know, and that is, the type of men of which Mr. Harris is a splendid representative is just that type which #8'most helpful and beneficial, every way, to the color- ed race, Mr, Harris aspires to be perfectly just, kind, and conscient- ious towards all men, and color does not count at all with him in the matter of appointing men, and protecting them, in the discharge oi duty. ‘This is not only true of him in public matters, but we be- lieve it absolutely true in his pri- vate relation to those employed by him. {Should the government not see fit to reappoint. him when his present term of office expires, we believe that it is the most earnest wish of every patriotic and intelli- gent citizen, {that his successor in office shall be imbued with those same fair and equitable principles of even handed justice, irrespective of race or color, as have been so beautifully displayed in Mr. Harris. Our pain and anxiety in the matter. arisé because it isrumored' that ex-mayor Timanus is slated’ to succeed Mr. Harrisas Postmas- ter of Baltimore. Of Mr. Timan-| us as a high minded and_honor- able citizen we have nothing but words of admiration. But it seems to us, as the colored people of Bal- timore city represent such a large proportion of the Republican party, that the President of the United States ought to seek in such an ap- pointment a man who would not only be’ generally acceptable to the white community, but also one free from the taint ‘of ‘‘eolorphobra’” which unfortunately gathers around the personality of exmayor ‘Timan- us. All that is generally believed among the colored peopele as to the| unsympathetic attitude of Mr. Ti- manus, with respect to his colored fellow-citizens, may be goundless and untrue, yet he fact remains that few, of any, of the colored population, really believe that he is the man to give the colored race a ‘‘squaredeal.’’ At any rate, such is the heritage he has left from the history of his stay at the city hall, as the chief executive of our city. We should certainly regret to: sce Mr, Timanus appointed Postmaster of Baltimore city..;. RECIPROCITY OF AN UNUSUAL SORT The cld-time colored brother used to pray, in his sing song fashion, “the winds may blow, and the acorns may fall but the white man’s| hog will get themal! ’ . But up in Howard county they have changed the philosphy of that old song. The colored voters of that county have accomplished a nice little piece of w ork which should prove of con- siderable interest to colored voters in Baltimore-city. The white man may “‘use’’ them, but.they have learned recently how to. turn the tables and ‘‘use’’ the white man. The. regulars in. Howard county, sometime ago sat down rather heav- ily upon a white man,.a Mr. Day, a great white ‘‘politician’ in his day. His day terminated .rather abruptly:against his will: He rade up his mind ‘“‘to come. back, "if he could. The’ Roosevelt tornado sweeping through the country| THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER > proved his opportunity.. The reg- ular white republican organization of that couny named three “‘white’” delegates, ptedged {for Mr. Taft. Where upon Mr. Day discerned that his ‘day’? was nigh at hand. He got behind or rather got in among the Roosevelt people and supported amentire Negro delegation, pledged for Roosevelt. The Roosevelt side carried Howard county, and for the first time in the history of that county an entire colored delegation was sent to. the State canvention. On the cell of counties, in that body to receive the names of those to serve on the respective committees, it was'a most pleasing sight to have a colored man stand up as the chairman of his delegation and and proceed to give in the names of other colored men to serve on the respective committees. That county captured the alternate to the dele- gate to the Chicago convention, from that congressional district. The recent primary marks a new deal in this State. Colored men whether in the ecunties or in Balti- more city will hereafter insist. up- ona ‘‘square deal.’’ That is all they ask, and they are quite com- petent to take care of themselves. ‘As part of the proceedure in this new show down there will be other “*Days’’ who will lend a hand in order to get upon their feet again. But it is so written in the ond that they can not get upon their feet unless at the same time some mez with black faces find them- selves squarely upon their feet. What ever may be the character of Negro leadership in the future, he who would succeed in that post let him not only be brave and courag- cous, but let him stubbornly refuse to be paid in advance, Let him first deliver his guods, and then he will have a better idea of the na- ture and extent of the. compensa- tion. In other words we must aot work for revenue only, but for principle, refusing not te take in, ail the trimmings which come with the victorious principle. Slowly we are rising. Slowly we are tech ing and being taught. So Mr. Das has come back. At the State Con- vention he sut beside the hiack del-| egation from Howard county, Along: side of him was evidence that he} had brought back a new factor here- after to be reckoned with. Negro} boys be of good. cheer. Hold the fart for reinforcement is now ap- pearing and victory is nigh. A Brilliant Ranauet The spirit of good. old days of college life pervaded the first an- nual banquet of the local Alumni Association, held at Young’s Aud- itorium Thursday night. Covers were laid for about forty. E. B. Taylor was the caterer. Prof. Kelly, Miller, dean of the college department of Howard Un- iversity, sent a letter of regret. The various speakers paid a high tribute to their alma mater, and Prof. D. 0. W. Holmes urged that the local graduates subscribe a gen- erous sum to the gymnasium fund of the university. 7 Dr. Thomas §. Hawkins, presi- dent of the local association, was tvastmaster. ‘The following toasts were responded to: “‘‘The Relation of the Alumni to the University,”" Prof. Thomas W. Turner; ‘‘Our Future,’ Miss Margaret Flazg; “Qur Dentist,” Dr Albert 0. Reid; “Our Druggist,”] Dr. ‘Alexander Terrell; “Our §Lawyer,” Mr. Ephraim Jackson,and *‘Athletics,”’ Prof. DO. .W. Holmes, president of the genera] Alumni Association, The officers of the local associa- tion are: Dr. Thomas S. Hawkins, president; Miss Margaret Flagg. vice president; Mr. Herbert Frisby, secretary; Mr William L, Ficzger- ald, treasurer; Dr. Alexander Ter- ress, sergeantatarms; and Rev. Dr M. J. Naylor, chaplain. The committee of arrangements was: Miss Lucy D, Slowe and Drs. Terrell and Hawkins. Hagerstown Notes Hagerstown, Ma., May 16.—The funerals of Miss Sadie Fowler and Mrs. Charity Parker were held at Eoenezer A. M. E. Church, Rev. David Johnson officiating. Local lodges of Odd Fellows held their thanksgiving services at Eb. enezer Church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Cornelia Love, of North Dakota, is visiting her father, Mr. Jacob Wheaton, of this city. Filed A $100,000 Damage Suit Norfolk, Va., May 15. — The argument on the, demurrers that citizens and the town authorities of Onancock, Va., filed in the suit for $100,000 damuges claimed by Samuel L. Burton, whose store was burned down ina riot there in 1907, was heard in the United States Court before Judge Waddill Monday. Specific and general de- murrers were filed by the defense. W. Ashbie Hawkins, of . Balti- more; Walter Land; and L.. W. Easton represented the plaintiff. Mr. Hawkins was admitted to:prac- tice before.the federal. courts of Virginia Munday morning. > ADDRESS ON THE NERO PROBL Kansas City, Mo.. May 16. — That the church should play a con- spicuous part in community uplift and that church life should be made as attractive in the rural dis- tricts as in the cities was the ad- vice Dr. Booker T. Washington gave to an overflowing audience at Allen A, M. E. Church Tuesday night, where he. addressed the bishops and delegates attending the A.M. E, General Conference, ““The Negro problem,” said Dr. Washington, ‘‘is tu a vrey consid- erable extent the problem of rural life everywhere. So long as. the Negro finds a poor, uncorifortable, unattractive church house in the country anda good church house in the city, or finds a weak, ignor- ant minister in the country and a strong intelligent one in the city, or finds in the country that church services are beld but once a month, while in,the city churches services are held twice on Sunday, so long will he be tempted to leave the country and migrate to thelcity.”” He pointed out that the preaching of abstract theological doctrines and the lack of interest in com- munity life among ministers were also among the causes for the city ‘migration. “If we would save the ‘race,"’ he continued, ‘$2 per cent. of whom live in the country, we ‘must be taught what the Bible says, ‘The earth is full of thy riches,’ it means the earth is full of corn, potatoes,” peas, cottun, chickens, and cows, and that these riches should be gotten out by the hand of man and turned into beautiful church buildinsg and righteous, useful living.’ He told of the social uplift work that the churches are doing in Eng- land at an expenditure of $50,000,- 000 a year, he declared tht instill- ing practical religion into a man increased his economic value, and declared that religion should be the means for raising the standard of life in the race. , “Tonight as we stand here,’? he eoncluded, “‘and deliberate as to methods. of Christian regeneration there are 1,000,000 children who entered the school room in the South this year, and anther million who have only been in school for three or four months this year. Putting the ignorant Negro under arrest will no give him Christianity, | neither will putting him in jail or the penitentiary. THE PLACE OF THE CHURCH. “T want the white man in every part of America to see more of the strugles and progress that the Neg- trois making in the direction of better homes, Young Men's Chrisi tian Assoriations, better Sunday Schools, better churches, better schools, and colleges as well as in commercial growth. The white man must try to judge the Negro by his best type, not by his worst. In all these things the’ church furnishes a potent and practical gency through which *the two races can know each other bettet and cooperate with each other more sympathetically. “Mine is nota selfish plea to the| church. I want to see the Negro, saved for his own sake, and I want to see ithe Negro saved in order that the white: race which. surrounds him may be saved. All history teachers that wherever the White race has beensurrounded by a weaker race and a neglected race of color, that-the white man has yielded to the temptation tu de- grade and weaken himself because of injustice. perpetrated upon the weak race.’” 1 Clesing Exercises Pumphrey, Md., May 15.—Clos- ing exercises of the public schoo! were held Friday night May 10 at Holly Run M. E. Chureh.. An at. tractive program as presented con: sisting of recitations and selections by the school. Miss Estella Hines recited. Ad- dresses by Mr. George T. Brent, Rey. George A. Diggs, and. Mrs. Pinetta Brert. Duet by Mrs. Virta Hopkins and Mr. Clarence Ware: — Mrs. Ida E. Harris,, teacher, de- livered an address to the parents Jand pupils.” She was highly com- mended for her strenuous efforts set forth for the success of. the school. . Mr John W. Rich, president of the Board of Directors of Provident Hospital and Mr. W. C. McCard, prominent Pythian -and attorney, were special guests of the Shriners at their banquet on Thursday night at the Galilean Fishermen’s Hall. NOT A CANDIDATE FR GUND OREO |, The article that appeared in the ast issue of the Afro-American re- garding local conditions in’ the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows jand which intimated that Grand Seeretary Jesse L. Nicholas would be a candidate for grand director at the forth coming meeting of the Biennial Movable Committee of. the order and that Julius C, Johnson, of this city, national grand ‘treasurer of the urder, may not be reelected, created wide inter- est among the O:id, Fellows of the State. The article was favorite ‘theme for conversation among the hundreds who gathered at Leaden- hall Street Baptist. Church last Sunday afternoon to attend the annual thanksgiving services of io- eal lodges of the order. Grand Secretary Nicholas told many of his friends that he wasnot a can- didate for the position. It appears, however, that some of the Odd Fellows of this State had written George A. Sheehy, of Florida, pledging the support of this State to the latter for election as national grand treas- rer, Some of the men who were interested in the latter project are said to have been quietly booming Mr. Nicholas for election to one of the grand directorships, and that without the latter’s sanction. MR. NICHOLAS' DENIAL Ina signed letter ta the Afro- American Ledger, Mr, Nicholas denies that he is an aspirant for the position of grand director. He writes: “In your last issue there is an article in which the under signed is a candidate for election as grand dicector at the session of the Bienial Movabe Committee, to be held in Atlanta in September. That is not true, as am nota candidate for grand director and do not ex- pect to be elected as such. Mr. Perry P. Dobson, district. grand master for Maryland,, is by virtue of his office, the leader of our fra- ternity in this State, hence 1 would not become the leader in. the State should I be fortunate enough to be elected to a. position in the Sub- committee of Manavement.’” A Large Audience At The Lyric Nearly two thousand persons crowded into the Lyric on last Fri- day night to witness the perform- ance of ‘‘The Awakening of Spring’’ an operetta in one act, given under the auspices of the pri- vate classes of Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey. That the play was one of the best ever presented by. Mr. Toomey was attested by the hearty applause which was accorded every number on the program. Opportun- ity was given for a number of specialties, among the most popular of which was a song and veil dance by little Miss E!vira Mallory, step dancing by Master William Cornish, and Melody of Love:by Miss Marg- uerite Gorsey. The winding of the May pole was also very prettily done. The Juvenile Troubadours, who are also under the direction of Mr. Toomey, had a splendid oppor- tunity to make themselves more popular with the public, and they took advantage of every chance. These youngsters seem to have no end of versatility and this coupled with the fact that one never knows just what to .expect from them makes them one of the best draw- ing cards’ in this city. Masters Milton Reid, Irving Hughes, Ru- dolph Watts, and Grant Biddle were especially good. “The Barrel Hoop Hug.’’ the latest song by Mr. T. Henderson Kerr, the. popular leader of Kerr's ‘Orchestra, was well sung by Mas- ter Charles: Johnson. At the conclusion of the play, the floor of the main hall was cleared and dancing was indulged. Taken asa whole this was one of the largest and. most representative gatherings in the city this year and came asa fitting climax to a season of unusual gayeties. Soci- ety was largely represented in the boxes. ay Boys Brigade Oryanized The Boys Brigade was organized April 29,1912 for the. benefit of those who fancy such. Misses C. H. Powell, C. E.° Medley, “and Saunders Parker hope to have. the parents of any young boy who de- sires to become a member to be present Monday. evening at -8 o’clock at 823 Linden avenue until future notice. “We now have a membership of 25. BETTER SCHOOL BUILDING WANTED That a modern building of ade- quate size should be provided for. the colored school children of East Baltimore was urged by a number of speakers at a meeting of repre- sentative residents of that section of the feity at the Jefferon. street school fuesday night. The speakers complained that the colored schools of the city had not received any of the $1,000,000 loan, while improvements and ‘new buildings were previded for a number of white schools. It was also pointed out that a new school building for the colored” children of East Baltimore, was among the tenative features of the loan, and for that reason the colored voters of the city supported the loan,. Mr. William Anderson, principal of the Jefferson street school, told of the inadequate and out of date facilities provided, and promised hearty support in any effort to secure a new building. Mr. William Gibson, who presid- ed, deciared that he was willing to help every effort that was intended to secure a new building, and that he would ask the aid of both Demo- erats and Republicans. “If our Demoeratic friends help us,’’ he said, ‘‘in our efforts. to securea new building we will he most grateful, and will endeavor to repay their kindness. I believe Mayor Preston will aid us in our efforts to secure proper school fac- ilities, and we should be willing to aid the mayor when the opportunity affords.’” Messrs. Henry Trimble, William F. Allen, Samuel FE. Woingust, Cephus, Rev. Jiseph Gwynn, and Rev, Thomas H. Lee also made ad- dresses pointing out the need of a new school. Messrs. Trimble, Woingust, and Allen- were ap- pointed a committee to. work up sentiment in favor of a new and modern school building for the colored children of East Balti- more. Eighth Annual Session Of Baltimore Conference The eighth annual session of the Baltimore Conference of the Union American M. E. Church is in ses- sion at St. Luke’s Church, Spring street near Jefferson. Bishop B. T. Ruley, of Wilmington Del., is presiding. Among those who have delivered addresses are: Revs. Joseph Gwynn, pastor of Oak Street A. M. E. Church; M. FP. Sydes, of Waters A. M. B. Church: R. S. Accoo; and J. N. Brown. ‘The concluding session will be held: Monday. A number of the ministers will fill the following local pulpits this Sunday: St Luke’s Chureh, Rev. Asbury, Smith, 1l a. m.; Bishop Ruley, 2:30 p.:m.; music by the choir of Israel Baptist Chureh Rev. D. W. Smith at night. The choie of the Church, will furnish’ special. musical prorgam. Rey. R.S. Accooe will preach at Waters Church at night; Rev.Else Pope at Oak Street Church in the evening, and-Rev. J. S. Scribner will, fill the pulpit of the Mt. Nebo Church. The offi- cers of the conference include: R. S.Acoo, secretary and Daniel Price, church extension agent. Bishop Ru- ley, the presiding officer resides in Wilmington, where he has done a most creditable work. The publish- ing house. of the denomination is also located there. Commencement Exercises The annual commencement exer- eises of Christ’s Institution were held at Water’s A.M. E. Church Tuesday night. Addresses were delivered by Prof. H. M.- Gross, Morris Burke Rev. A. Hill, Kev. D. J.-Hawkes, and.Dr. George W. Kennard, dean of the school. Dr. Dean Kennard was presented Sever- al appropriate gifts as marks of the esteem in which he is held. RBs Williarn Wallace, of Wash- intgon, was awarded the degree of [doctor of philosphy;: J... J. Jones, the degree of doctor of medicine, and J. W. Allen, the barber, the degree of master cf science. A ‘reception will be held at the insti- tution, 704 Ensor , street,” next Thursday night. ee Will. Celebrate Anniversary The twenty-fourth’ anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. Garnett R. Waller will be the occasion for a testimonial reception. at. ‘Trinity Baptist Church, ‘Twentieth » street next Thursday night. An: elabor- ate‘ program. has been arranged. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson VII. — Second Quarter, For May 19, 1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Matt. v, 17-26. Memory Verses, 17, 18—Golden Text, Rom. xiii, 8, R. V.—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The gospel by Matthew is in a special sense the gospel of the kingdom, and the key word of the kingdom is righteousness, absolutely perfect according to the interpretation of the commandments here given by our Lord, from which we learn that a sinful look breaks a command as much as an act, and from Jas. ii. 10, we learn that "whosoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend in one point is guilty of all." It must be an inward righteousness of the heart, not like that of the Pharisees, of whom our Lord said that, although they appeared righteous outwardly to men, they were within fall of hypocrisy and iniquity, outwardly whited sepulchers, inwardly all uncleanness (Matt. xxiii. 25-28). In our lesson He says that in no case can such righteousness enter the kingdom (verse 20), and in Isa. xliv. 6, we are told that all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. Concerning the kind that God requires we are told, "There is none righteous—no one one," and when we are brought face to face with the law every mouth is stopped and all the world guilty before God (Rom. iii. 10, 11 Cor. v. 21). In verse 17 of our lesson he said that He could fulfil the law and that He prophesied, and to John the Baptist He said, "It become us to fulfil all righteousness (iii. 15). There was neither flaw nor failure in His righteousness. He could truthfully say, "I do always those things that please the Father," and the Father testified concerning Him, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" (John viii. 29; Matt. iii. 17; xvii. 5). He was the Lamb without blamish and without spot. He did no sin: He knew no sin: He was holy, harmless, undefended and separate from sinners (1 Pet. l. 10; ii. 21; 11 Cor. v. 21; Heb. vii. 26). His was righteousness indeed, and nothing short of His perfect, righteousness can enable any one to appear before God acceptably. The case on our side is therefore utterly hopeless as far as any efforts of ours are concerned, for "by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in His sight" (Rom. iii. 20). The very best that the very best man can do comes far short of His perfect righteousness. What a gloomy outlook it would be if He had not devised means whereby we need not be driven away from Him (11 Sam. xiv. 14). Not only did the Son of God give in His life a sample of the perfect righteousness which God requires; but, having no sin of His own, he must have sins in His own body on the tree. There was laid on Him the iniquity of all us. He was made a sin offering for us, and we plead guilty and receive Him we become accepted in Him and He is accepted for us, as it is written in the law concerning the guilty man and his perfect offering, "It shall be accepted for him" (Lev. 1. 4). The priest had no need to examine the man—he pleaded guilty—but he did examine the sacrifice, and if it was without blemish, according to the law, the guilty man identifying himself with his perfect sacrifice by laying his hand upon it was accepted because of his sacrifice, and the blood was shed, the life laid down, for it is the blood that unketh an atonement for the soul (Lev. xvii. 11; Heb. lx. 22). What a wonderful redemption it is, and wholly of the Lord. He took my place as a guilty one and suffered in my stead, making an end of my sins, that I might take His place before God, clothed with His righteousness. How wonderfully beautiful are such words as "justified freely by His grace," "made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption," "in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. Yet there are multitudes in so called Christian lands, churchgoers and church members, who being ignorant of God's righteousness and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves to the righteousness of God, not understanding that Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth (Rom. x. 3. 4; iii. 24; I Cor. i. 30; II Cor. v. 21; Epb. l. 6. 7). If our eyes have been opened to see these glorious truths, let us joyfully sing, "I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall be joyful in my God. For he hath clothed me with the garment of salvation. He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness" (Isa. xxi. 10). As quickly as Joshua, the high priest lost his filthy garments and the devil for a companion and received beautiful ralment and the Lord for his friend (Zech. iii. 1. 5), so quickly may any sinner who is ready to plead guilty and receive as a free gift the perfect righteousness of God in Christ pass from death to life and begin to live the new and blessed life of a child of the kingdom, a joint heir with Christian proving to others by such love as that of last lesson that God is love and not willing that any should perish (1 John iv. 8. 16; II Pet. iii. 9). PEARSON—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Rosie Pearson, who departed this life fifteen years ago today, May 17, 1897. Farewell, dear mother, is an awful word, Which pierces a daughter's heart But O, it is the will of God Our dearest ones must part, By her daughter Matilda Pratt. How sadly I've conuted the hours That measured one sorrowful year Since they laid her 'neath a mantle of flowers My mother I love so dear. By her daughter Alice Jones. I often sitand think of you When I am all alone For memory is the only friend That grief can call its on. By her daughter Rosie Pearson. THOMPSON—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Christie A. Thompson, who departed this life one year ago May 15, 1911. Loved in life, in death remembered. The month of May once more is here. To me the sadest of all the year, Because it took from me away My dear mother one year today. God calleed her home, it was His will. Eut in my heart I love her still; Her memory is as dear today As in the hour she passed away. By her daughter, Mary E. Perkins. If you have a mother love her well. While on earth she is spared to you. Rest, dear mother, thy work is done Thy willing hands will toil no more: A faithful mother true and kind. A better mother you could not find. By her son, Levin E. Thompson. HAYDEN—To my dear darling daughter, Lucy Hayden, who fell asleep one year ago, today, May 9, 1911. Sleep on, dear Lucy, 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 By her devoted mother, Maggie Jones, and her aunt, Ella Henson, 231 Pearl street. PINDER—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband and our father, Thomas Pinder, who departed this life three years ago, May 15, 1909. Loved in life, in death remembered By his wife and children. GOSNELL—In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, Augustus N. Gosnell, who passed away five years ago May 19, 1907 As God has called him home His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away. Gone but not forgotten. By his wife and children. HARRIS—In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Margaret Harris, who died one year ago, May 3, 1911. O, how I miss her smiling face And long to hear her voice, But all has past this earth To heaven above. I know that she is resting In her slumber deep, "Safe in the arms of Jesus," Were the last words on her lips. By her children, Theodore E. Harris and Carrie R. Thomas. 516 N. Caroilne street. FOR SALE — Several two and three story houses. Modern improvements. Can be bought reasonably. Easy terms if desired. April to Philin H. Pratt 1322 Argyle avenue. Mrs. W. H. Sheppard, the wife of Dr. Sheppard, of Staunton, Va., will lecture to the women of Baltimore at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church under the aupices of the Presidents' Club Sunday, June 2, 1912; at 8 p. m. Mrs. N. H. Wright, president; Mrs. Helen C. Muse, secretary; Rev. M. J. Naylor, pastor. Western Licensed Private Detective Agency. Office 2220 Pennsylvania avenue. All business 'strictly confidential. Call or write. Hours 9 to 12 a. m.; 3 to 9 p. m. Y. M. C. A.—Sunday, May 19, at 4.30 P. M. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor of St. Paul M. E. Church, Speaker. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER NOTICE! AN EXTRAORDINARY TREAT The Students of Lincoln University and Girls of Class '09 C.H.S. will present a Literaoy & Dramatic Concert At Bethel A. M. E. Church, Friday Eve., May 24th, 1912 PART I—Literary feature, presented by Students of Lincoln—Charles L, Emanuel, Brooks Sanders, John B, Isaacs; J. M. Norris. Emanuel. Brooks Sanders. John Isakson PART II-"HIAWATHA" dramatized in 3 acts by the girls of Class of 1909 1. The Wooping of Minnehaha. Come with us to Brown's Grove on the New Electric Steamer Starlight, Thursday, May 30th, 1912. The Tribe of Simeon of Grace Presbyterian Church. Wewill leave the grove at 5 p. m. for an extended trip down the Bay. Tickets 25 Cents. Good Music. Leave Miller's Wharf, foot of Caroline Street, 9 a.m. and 2 p. m. Mrs. Elinor B. Williams, Pres. Mr. Thos B. Pendleton, V. Pres. Mia Edith Cluck, See Mrs. Rachel Ross, Treas. 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FRANKLIN. 708 W. Saratoga Street Special Agent of Elliott & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. S. L. GOLDMAN Exclusive Styles. Druid Hill Ave. and Pollin Street Second floor. ATTENTION The superintendents Union of the M. E. Churches of Baltimore city and vicinity will hold a mass meeting at Metropolitan M. E. Church Sunday evening. May 19, 1912, at 4 P. M.. All schools connected with the Union and all friends are invited. A banner to be awarded the school having the largest number present. Mr. James A. Harris, President, Mrs. F. O. Wilson, Secretary. BE SURE to ask our Doctor of Optics to explain the wonderful possibilities of the glasses—the new invention that enables the wearer to read and see at a distance with the same lens. The lenses that are ground of ONE PIECE. Our price is the cheapest in Baltimore. Come let us convince you. MILLINERY... g Optical Co. Blueberry Corners Session at M. E. Church Caroline Sts. 20th, 8.30 P. M. Presented by C Study Club West Baltimore 15 CENTS SPECIAL NOTICES Musical and literary entertainment at St. Philip's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 512 Eden street, between Jefferson and McElderry, Monday, May 20, 1912, at 8 p. m. Silver collection at the door. Rev. R. F. Richards, pastor. Mme. E. L. Bruce and company in their new play in three acts at the Fisherman Hall Friday, May 31, 1912. Admission 15 cents. Three Hundred Dollar Rally for the colored Young Women's Christian Association at Bethel A. M. E. Church on Sunday, May 26, 1912, at 4 p. m. Rev. D. G. Hill. pastor. Music by the choir under the direction of Miss Palmer assisted by Miss Anderson, of Morgan College. PROGRAM Selection Choir Prayer Rev. Geo. F. Bragg, Jr. Selection Choir Scripture Mrs. L. Z. Johnson Welcome Address Mrs. D. G. Hill Paper Mrs. C. H. Stepteau Address Miss Colt, general sec'y of the Y. W. C. A. Collection: Miss Charlotte Davage Mrs. Annie S. Williams Mrs. H. A. Hilliard Mrs. E. P. Calloway Mrs. Melissa Minor Mrs. Eliza Lively Miss Evelyn Mackall—Committee Mrs. M. E. Murphy, president; Miss E. E. Bright, secretary This offer of $1 for Bi-focal Glasses also includes Single Vision Glasses on the newest FINGER PIECE mountings on the "Stay-On," and "Stick-Tite," etc. Each in itself sell from $3.50 to $5.00 at most optical concerns. Our offer is the greatest yet, so come while the opportunity if yours. Prescription or Compound Glasses Filled at Moderate prices. Look for Large Signs on front of Building. CHURCH NOTICES | CHURCH NOTICES AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH Crown and Baker St. Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor. 11 a. m., sermon by the Pastor. 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., sermon by the Pastor. All invited and welcome W. A. Jones, Supt. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor: 11 a. m. Sermon 2. 30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Preaching GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class 11 a. m., Rev. Arthur White. 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Sermon to Class Leaders 6. 30 p. m., C. E. D. 8 p. m., Sermon to Magnolia Club and other clubs. J. W. Fowler, Pres. of C. E. D. T. H. McGowan, Supt Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor, subject "Jesus in the Home" 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Rev. Young will preach his famous Railroad Sermon. 6 p. m., Epworth League Bro. John M. Barnes, Pres. 8 p. m., Sermonette by the Pastor subject "Why Commit Suicide" All Cordially invited Cor. Chronee and Ann Cs Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Dr. P. O'Connell of Washington. Mrs. Helen Cooper, President. 8 p. m., The Singing and Praying Bands of the City will conduct a one night Revival All Band Singers invi- ited. Pulpit flowers presented by Mrs. Ida Spriggs, Dramatic Cantata "The District School" will be given Monday, May e6. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, Text Rev. 2 chap. 17th verse. 3 p. m., Sunday School 5 p. m., Sermon, Rev. S. Muray. 8 p. m., the Pastor Everybody welcome W. C. Tongue, Supt. ASBURY. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings. B. O. Pastor 9.30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: An Unsinkable Ship. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Preaching. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres. E.L. PENN. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. E. D. W. Jones, D. D., Pastor Rev. Joseph G. Butler, Acting Pastor. 11 a. m., sermon by the Acting Pastor, subject: "Mortality." 8 p. m., Christian Endeavor. 8 p. m., Sermon. "The Great Store House." CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street. Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard, pastor 11 a. m., Rev. A. Hill. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Spiritual Sermon by Pastor. subject "Old Ship of Zion." The public is cordially invited to attend the reopening of Asbury Sunday School on Sunday, May 19, 1912 at 3 p. m. There will be a special program arranged for the occasion by the anniversary committee. Charles T. Setwart, supt.; Leon Carrington, chairman; Rev. C. G. Cummings, pastor. Come and witness the grand sacred concert given at Asbury M. E. Church corner Rogers avenue and Lexington street, rendered by the 'Commonwealth Band, Sunday evening, May 26, at 8 p.m. Positively silver offering at the door. Mrs. Marie Martin, president. Rev. C. G Cummings pastor. FLAG DRILL—G. A. R. Notice there will be a grand concert flag drill given at Logan Post Hall by the Woman's [Relief Corps of G. A. R. corner Tessier and Orchard streets, for the benefit of corps. Mrs. Helen Brown, president of G. A R. Mrs. Hannah Scott, chairman of G. A. R. The Seventy Sixth Anniversary of the First Baptist Church will be observed May 19, 1912. Historic sermon 11 a. m. by the pastor. Raccalaureate sermon — Clayton Williams University—at 3 p. m. by the pastor. Preaching at S p. m. by Rev. W. G. Young, D. D. Rev. P. C. Neal, M. A. D. D., pastor BETHEL A. M. B. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11 a. m., Preaching, Rev. Dr. Jackson, yf New York. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League 8 p. m., Special Sermon by Pastor to the Magonette Social, the Hiawata Club and the Empty Stocking Club. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laureus and Calhoun Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Sunday, May 19 Trustees' Rally Day 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. Joseph Gwynn 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., preaching by Rev. J. W. Nor ris, pastor Ebenezer Church. Class Meeting Tuesday nights—All classes meet. Strangers Welcome. Mr. C. E, Dorsey, Supt. S. S. Emma Gilles, Sec. Herman Breckenridge, Pres. A. L. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Oller Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. 11 a. m., Sermon, 2 30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Annual Sermon by Pastor to Grand United Order of St. Luke, City of Baltimore, State of Maryland H. W. Hiner, Supt. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a. m. Preaching, 2.03 p. m. Sunday School. Miss Bertha Fleming, Act. Supt. 6.30 p. m. A. C. E. L. Meeting Joseph Holman, Pres. 7:30 p. m. Preaching Special-3 p. m., Annual Sermon to the Order of Good Hope. All welcome TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School Exercises. 6.30 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m. Sermon. Miss A. L. Martin, Pres. T. J. Holliday, Supt. HANDY CIRCLE DAY Handy Circle Day Sunday, May 26th, 912, at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. 11 a. m., a special program. 3:30 p. m., the annual sermon to the Drayman by the pastor. Mr. Annie Giles, president. Rev. J. W. Norris, pastor. C. Y. W. C. A. Willing Workers' Day. at 5 p. m. Reading by Mrs. E. J. Wheatley; recitation by Miss Elizabeth Island. Mrs. Melissa Minor, presiding. Mrs. E. P. Calloway, assistant. M. E. Murphy, Pres. E. E Bright, Sec. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor 2.30 p. m. Sunday School Spec. al Service. 5.45 p. m. Special Service by Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m. sermon by pastor Under the auspices of the Minnie L. Gaines Sunshine Circle will be held at Trinity A. M. E. Church, Sunday, May 19th, 1912, at 3 P. M. A fine program will be rendered. Mrs. Martha Thompson, Pres. Mrs. Sara Lewis, Vice Pres. Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce, Fin. Sec'y. Mrs. Rachel Pendleton, Trtas. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastor. 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 lead. 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. HARD TO CATCH UP WHEN ONCE BEHIND Finds The Same Thing True In All Parts Of The Country Says Col. Midnight PREACHED TWO SERVONS IN PHILADELPHIA. Visited Several Noted Educational Institutions And Met Sale:in, Va.,—When a man gets behind it is hard to catch up. I find this to be true in all parts of the country and in all things. The time which you should have used yesterday, has gone, and it is hard to crowd out of today what belongs to it without hurting something. I have many things on my mind to say to you this week, and I will say as much as possible and then I will have to stop. I was in and around Baltimore when I wrote to you the last time, and I called your attention to the good work being done at Bethel A. M. E. Church and Sunday School, and I was much impressed with the Sunday School head man. I had the pleasure of seeing him in his home, and then I had the pleasure of calling to see Dr. Harvey Johnson, but there are some of my other friends in town I did not get to see. I made a trip to Philadelphia, and this was done to speak at Bethel A. M. E. church. Pastor Thornton was getting ready to leave town, but I went there and talked for his people and then returned that night taking a bed car for Washington, D. C. Upon reaching Washington, I remained in the bed car and slept like a log, until 7 o'clock, when I got up, and went to see Mrs. Nelson. I was delighted to have the pleasure of meeting her husband. He is a student from Samuel Houston College, the school fostered by P.of.R. S. Lovinggood as president. Mr. Nelson got his education and then took the examination and now he holds a clerkship. He soon A. B. MISS NANNIE II. BURROUGHS had my feet under his table and we went out to see some friends. He went to work, but left his wife to show me around. The first place was to call on Hon. J. C. Napier, and I got a one hundred dollar bill with his name on it. I think it is good, but then I will not use it. Mr. Napier was getting ready to go to Baltimore, hence I did not tarry long with him. Next found me in the street car and going around to see all I could see. We called on friends, visited several schools, and about 3 o'clock, I got on the Congressional Limited for Baltimore, and after going to the office a little bit, I went out to see some other friends, and was accompanied down Sparrow's Point by Miss Martin Boston, a young woman who will graduate from Morgan college, and who rendered a solo. She is indeed a fine singer, and I am sure if she will continue to study she will make her mark in this world. I remained in Baltimore all night, and next day returned to Washington. I had in mind to go to Williamsport, but could not get a pony to ride. Now the next day in Washington, I visited the National Training School at Lincoln Heights. This is destined to be one of the greatest institutions of the age, and will result in any amount of good for the whole race. This is a monument for Miss Nannia H. Burroughs. People who do something in this world should live on and on forever. It is a great institution, and deserves the support of the people. I inspected all the buildings of the training school, met the teachers, talked with them, noted some of the students and what they were doing. I congratulate the founder, and want her to live on and on forever in the hearts of the people. I visited Howard University and met many of the friends there, those whom I have known for years. They were delighted to see me and I was equally delighted to see them. I accepted an invitation from Dean Moore to eat supper with him at night. I was at his house, and found his wife in great trim. She is one of the factors in the race, and I am real proud of her. For a long time Mrs. Moore was a teacher in the public school system. Called on S. J. Davidson and found he was out looking for business or attending to business, hence did not get to see him. Called at the office of H. P. Slaughter, editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal. He is an editor 1 am here to tell you. The Odd Fellows acted wise when they selected him as editor of their Journal. I was also shown through the Odd Fellows plant, and from there I went to the Y. M. C. A. I will have something to tell you about that plant in another letter. H. P. SLAUGHTER Editor of The Odd Fellews' Journal I have not mentioned Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, because I have not met him before this trip to Washington, and I am glad indeed that I had the pleasure of meeting his this time. He is one of the factors of the race at work. I call him a factor, and I am sure if you could only meet him you would agree with me at once. In his household you will find happiness, and Mrs. Jones is a queen, and they have furnished to the world a young woman that will make the world know that she has been in it. Some of the world know it already, and if you don't believe it ask any student who attended the Conservatory of Music, Ithaca N. Y. about Miss Clarice A. Jones, of Washington, and they will tell you that she is one of the smartest girls that ever entered the school. She has made those white girls stand a side, and now in June she will come out at the head of her class. This is indeed the thing that counts in this world. I am proud of one thing and that is when our girls and boys are put side by side with the white girls and boys, they make they hustle, and often they are forced to say that the Negro is the only thing that ever came down the pike. I spent the day around in Washington and left there for Philadelphia about midnight. I got in a bed car, and was soon sleep, and slept until next morning. I got out in Philadelphia, going to the home of Mrs. Monk, the mother of Mrs. Mabel Bailey, where I stayed during my sojourn in the city. Mrs. Bailey has a fine position in connection with the public school system of Philadelphia. From there I found my way to another part of the world. I went to the home of Rev. W. F. Graham, the new pastor of Holy Trinity Baptist Church, He is doing a great work there. Then I called to see another old friend, Dr. W. G. Parks, and he is actually my friend. I was delighted to see him and the smiling face of his wife. He invited me in, and soon had my feet under the table eating. I went to the fair in Holy Trinity, and was royally entertained by the members. Next found me in the city looking around to see what I could see. According to promise I went to the home of Dr. W. A. Creditt, pastor of the Cherry Memorial Baptist church, which is one of the largest churches in the city. I found pleasure in shaking hands with him, and he found pleasure in shaking hands with me. Sunday morning I preached at Holy Trinity, and Sunday night at Union Baptist Church, and I have an invitation from Dr. Moore to preach for him when I am in the city next time. Now I was delighted to be with these big men, also to visit the Y. M. C. A. meeting and hear an address from the Rev. Dr. Scott. Monday night I spoke for the Cherry Memorial Baptist Church to a nice crowd, and then left that THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER 5 night for the South. I am now in Virginia, but the same time I mail this letter, I start for Louisville, spending last night in Knoxville, Tenn., and Monday in Louisville. You may send mail for me to 357 S. Scott street, Mobile, Ala. Before closing this letter I want to pay my respects to a young man of the race, who is writing for some of the leading magazines of the country, and who is worth while. We do not know what we are really doing. While many are trying to close the door of hope in our faces, we are just going in anyhow. 'getting through the window, key-hole, and some are coming up through the floor. J. Mord Allen, of Tocka, Kansas, is making a place for us. He is writing stories for some of the leading magazines of the country, and in this way he is representing us in some of the best homes in the country and out of it. Mr. Allen is also author of a book 'Rhymes, Tales and Rhymed Tales.' This is a book worth reading, and will entertain as well as instruct you. I have carefully read a copy of it. I have had it in my possession since March but you see, I spell at books and it takes me a long time to get through one. I have spelled this one over and over again, and it is one of the collection of the race that will live in history. I understand that they are thinking of making Rev. R. E. Jones a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal church. I will tell you about it later. J O. Midnight. Chestertown, Md., May 15. —We are glad to say that we are in the land of F. L. and T. and accompanied by T. H. and L., we observed thanksgiving day in a befitting manner. Brothers W. H. Johnson, John Ringgold, Wm. Warrens, and Charles Butler acted as ushers and were kept busy seating the large concourse of brothers and audience. On April 9th and 12th, Marion Household Ruth No., 6, of Baltimore, sent a committee of refined inmates to this town and set apart Household of Ruth No. 4511 which did honor to Household No. 6 and a blessing to Household No. 4511. The impression made by the committee will never be forgotten by us. The said committee was as follows: Sisters Josephine Anderson, Elizabeth Seroggins, Minnie Stepney, Ida L. Fink, and Brother J. S. H. Cook. Brothers of Unity Lodge No. 8645 and Uplift Household of Ruth, No. 4511 formed in line at their place of meeting and marched to James M. E. Church. After a prayer by Mr. Lorenza Dawson, Brother Marshall T. Jones, master of ceremonies announced the rendering of the thanksgiving program. Brother Jones then introduced Rt. Rev. J. R. Holland, pastor of the above church, who preached an eloquent, interesting and inspiring message. He took for his text Gen. 37-16 v. "I seek my brethren." After prayer by the chaplain, Rev. J. A. Young, Brother Harrison Jenkins, our Judge Advocate, gave some very interesting remarks on the laws and usages of the order; while Sister Mary E. Jenkins, M. N. G., of Household 4511, gave great credit to the order and thanked the S. C. M. for the grant of our household. She said in part: "The success of our Households are eminently ascertained and the evidence of its growth is assured. We have made new members every meeting night since we have been set up." The choir, under the able direction of Brother Henry Miller sang "Bless be the Tie that Binds." Brother J. T. Henson, N. G., in a short but striking manner enthused the audience and congratulated the brothers and inmates for their sacrifice in turning out in such large numbers, there being 72 present. After a few brief remarks by Sister Emma Johnson, P. M. N.G.; Supervisor M. T. Jones got on the job and spoke of her visit on April 19 to Good Will Lodge 874 at Barclay, Md., which was in a prosperous condition, having elected a delegate to the B. M. C. and had bright prospects for a household of Ruth in the near future. Then Prof. Miller from the choir gallery rendered another anthem suitable for the occasion. Collection was taken by brother J. Haughton T. S. R., Sister Mattie Hamilton W. R., assisted by Brother Harrison Hamilton E. S. R., Sister Hattie Marshall N. G. the receipts amounting to $15 from the lodges and $5 from the public, making a total of $20 which was divided between the pastor stewards, and trustees of the church. Brother Jones then introduced Brother Jonas Haughton to deliver a crystalized item of the standing of the order and the young man was at his best. Never in the history of the order have we heard him display such oratory. The choir sang "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" and the benediction was pronounced. J. P. Henson, N. G. J. Haughton, T. S. Mary E. Jenkins, M. N. G. Mattie Hamilton, W. R. CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY OUR FIRST AMERICAN ADMIRAL At the beginning of the American Revolution England had the most powerful navy in the world, while the Americans had none at all. The Continental Congress appointed a naval committee, which purchased and fitted out eight vessels, at a total cost of $134,333. Esek Hopkins was appointed commander-in-chief. With these eight vessels, carrying 110 guns and manned by men without naval discipline, Commodore Hopkins was sent against the English fleet of 78 men-of-war, mounting 2,078 guns. Hopkins had only 40 guns throwing shot of nine pounds or more, while the British had at least 500 18-pounders and heavier guns. With this tiny outfit the American commander was directed to "attack, take and destroy" all the enemy's naval force he could find. Hopkins probably forsaw that he was doomed to failure, and maneuvered quite a little before attacking the enemy. For this he was court-martialed and dismissed. The total armament of the American navy reached 42 vessels during the Revolution, all of which were practically destroyed before the end of the war. (Copyright, 1911, by Joseph B. Bowles.) Messrs. John A. Cromwell, of 929 Sharp street, and Stephen Dixon, of 1148 Russel street, visited relatives in Dorchester county this week. 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 EXCURSION PRINTING Neatly Executed. By Rex The Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Will Present Witty's "FR On the Afternoon of Sundays Ma IN THE MAIN AUDITOR Orchard St near The production will be notable for the CALCIUM EFFECT! KERR'S AUGMENT George A. Owens, Superintendent. John A. Holmes, Minister. DALY'S WEEK ...WEEK OF MON MADISON EUBIE BLAKE ...In a Novel PARENTS PLAN What is your child's school? What are YOU a child on the mend? Why not let us start? You should early start on the making of successful but there is no better way than by their own living—the value themselves a part of the toward the development of the and self-reliance, that so many affairs. And there is nothing qualities as selling newspapers men and women in public life today they would not take in possess for the experience good hours when they were streets. THE AFRO-AMERICA and more becoming recognized colored people everywhere. every week, and it is largely young salesmen who start out papers under their arms, that We want more boys and country to act as our agents. but we are particularly anxious is a wealth of experience and and girl who will devote a few and a part of Saturday to sell LEDGER. It is easy to build neighborhood that will in a shack for your trouble. We will give ABSLUTELY FREE Write to the Circum The Afro-Am BY REQUEST Methodist Episcopal Sunday School St Witty's "FROM MANGER of Sundays May 5th and 19th, MAIN AUDITORIUM OF THE O Orchard St near Druid Hill Avenue notable for the following reasons: EFFECT: ORIENTAL BERR'S AUGMENTED ORCHESTRY superintendent. Louis Holmes, Minister. SILVER O BELLY'S THEATRE WEEK OF MAY THE MADISON REID BLAKE AT THE in a Novelty Rathsk GENTS PLEASE R Is your child doing school hours? Are YOU doing to stu- d on the way toward Successful Futures? 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HEALTH CULTURE CLUB'S BANQUET In Learned Address on Health Conditions Among Afro-Americans the Rev J. Andrew Patterson Says Race Must Change Mode of Life or Suffer Fate of the Indian. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Cambridge, Mass.-The annual banquet of the Health Culture club of this city recently held in the Rush A. M. E. Zion church, of which the Rev. Dr. C. Fairfax is pastor, was the occasion for a large gathering of prominent citizens, educators and professional men and women, who are deeply interested in the work of the organization. Besides the principal speaker of the evening, Dr. Joshua A. Brockett, Madam Noble and George R. Margetson took part in the splendid literary program reheated. The banquet orator was the Rev. J. Andrew Patterson of New York, the M. REV. J. ANDREW PATTerson. noted author, lecturer and psychophysical cultist. Dr. Patterson has given years of study and research on subjects relating to health conditions among the colored people of the United States. He has also made careful investigations from time to time of the death rate among our people as to cause, age and kind of disease and the sanitary condition of residence, whether city or country, in which large numbers of colored people live. Dr. Patterson's address was listened to with close attention. He said in part, "The signing of the emancipation proclamation by the immortal Lincoln was a long stride toward the colored man's freedom, but the sudden transition from the forced simple life of slavery into the unknown complex conditions and responsibilities of freedom carried with it a calamity to the race more appalling to contemplate than the passing of the American Indian. The Indian on the border line of civilization needed to adopt but few of the vices and customs of modern civilization to exterminate him. "On the other hand, the colored man is functioning right in the midst of a thousand vices, customs and conditions that will destroy any race. And as a sincere student of this staggering question, being armed with irrebutable facts, I warn the colored people of America that unless something is done to stop this maddening dance of death before the twilight of another century falls the nations of the earth will have wailed the dirge of another lost race. The real facts concerning the true moral and physical condition of the race relating to the increasing death rate are little understood by ministers and teachers, who hold the destiny of the race, as it were, in their hands. "Not only is this generation innately inferior physically to the antebellum Negro, but for lack of knowledge the vast majority is not and cannot conserve its energy. In many sections marriage is sadly waning. Among those who are married aversion to yearing families is a scourge in itself that is blasting at the very foundation stone of the future race. "Of every 100 colored children born fifty die before the second day is reached. Is that all? No. Unmentioned thousands pass who never know an independent heart pulse. "Insanity is rapidly increasing among Negroes under twenty-five. Consumption, or modern tuberculosis, is becoming an epidemic almost as prevalent as the conventional bad cold. Already the young people under twenty-five are dying three to one white. "There are those who will tell you that all is well, that there is no danger of the race dying off. I ask as one having authority, 'What will the future be?' The speaker told of the wonderful work being done by the mind and body culture movement, or the new health culture, which principles, if applied, would soon remedy the present condition of the race. MAKES HER MARK IN MUSIC. Miss Clarice Jones an Honor Graduate at Ithaca Conservatory. Ithaca. N. Y.—An immense audience that completely filled the spacious music hall witnessed the exercises of the Ithaca Conservatory of Music in connection with the "graduation recital" of Miss Clarice Jones of Washington, daughter of Ion. Thomas L. Jones, a leading member of the bar of the District of Columbia, on Friday evening, May 10. Miss Jones achieved a gratifying triumph and interpreted with skill and rare intelligence a repertory of piano scores embracing the most difficult productions of the world's most celebrated composers of classic music. She was assisted by Miss Alice MacPherson, violinist; Miss Sarah Maybury, accompanist, and by the conservatory orchestra. Miss Jones was not at all nervous and handled the responsive keys with a coolness and accuracy that surprised as well as delighted her tutors and fellow students. The recital ranks with the best that have ever been given at this historic institution, and Miss Jones was overwhelmed with congratulations at the close of her brilliant performance. She was the recipient of profuse and beautiful floral offerings at the hands of her host of friends. The incident is regarded as especially noteworthy from the fact that Miss Jones happens to be the only member of the colored race enrolled this season at the (fineca Conservatory of Music, the musical department of proud Cornell university. To illustrate the magnitude of her triumph, it may be stated that Miss Jones' numbers at the piano included scherzo and rondo from Sonata A major (Beethoven); variations, B flat minor (Mendelssohn); Nocturne C minor (Chopin); Rhapsodie No. 12 (Liszt), bacarole (Goddard), Caprice Espanol (Mozskowski), together with a gavot (Raff) for two pianos, Miss Jones being assisted by Miss Maybury. Miss Jones will be handed her diploma in June, her recital test having proved her proficiency in classic music, as demanded by the curriculum. It is likely that she will establish at Washington a well equipped conservatory of music for the instruction of colored students in the higher types of musical composition, a replica of the standard set by Cornell. DURHAM SCHOOL NOTES. Report of Armstrong Association Reveals Many Interesting Facts. The report recently issued by the Armstrong association on the results of an investigation made among the colored pupils of the Durham school in Philadelphia disclosed the fact that there is a sad lack of results obtained for the pupils of this school. The investigation showed in a remarkable manner the failure of the present elementary school curriculum to benefit the youth who is compelled to earn his living upon leaving school. Professor Brumbaugh, superintendent of schools, was impressed so strongly by the array of facts listed by James S. Hutt, secretary of the Public Education association, who headed the committee, that he immediately made plans to have the board of education take up the question of allowing the association to conduct a similar investigation among the white children of the lower grades. In the Durham school investigation 103 pupils were listed by the field secretary of the Armstrong association during the latter months of the school year 1810-11. This list included sixty-four boys and ninety-nine girls, grouped as to age: Fourteen years, seventy-four, fifteen years, forty-one; sixteen years, thirty-five; seventeen years, eight; eighteen years, three; nineteen years, two. Of these pupils ninety-seven returned to school in the fall of 1911, three were transferred to other schools, fifty-six left school, and seven went to higher schools. A long list of questions put to all the pupils registered in the spring showed that thirty-one of those returning worked during the summer, sixty-two did not, and thirteen refused to answer. Of those not returning twenty-four worked, thirteen did not, and twenty were not found. When the investigation was first started it was intended to consider separately the boys and girls who worked during summer and returned to school and those working, but did not return. It was thought that this would be important because of the different character of employment which would be chosen. After going over in individual cases it was found that practically no difference was to be found in the kind of work taken up or in wages received. Judge Brown Believes In Square Deal. That it is a duty which every American of the white race owes to himself and to his white fellow citizens quite as much as he does to the Negro to see it to so tar as he is able, that the color of a man's skin shall not subject him to insult, oppression and injustice in a country which boasts of its democracy, its liberty and the political equality of its citizens is the opinion recently expressed publicly by Judge Edward O. Brown of the appellate court in Chicago. Harrard university recently conferred the degree of doctor of philosophy upon Professor C. G. Woodson of Washington. Mr. Woodson has been an instructor in the M street high school in Washington for a number of years and is a former student of the University of Paris. He has traveled extensively. History and political science are his favorite studies. HOWARD HONORS GEORGE W. COOK Prominent Citizens, Statesmen, and Educators Pay Homage to Worth and Work of Man Who Has Won Distinction as Secretary of Howard University in Washington. Washington. — The testimonial banquet in honor of Professor George William Cook held recently in Miner hall on the campus of Howard university, was the largest function of its kind ever known in the District of Columbia. Covers were laid for over 200 guests, and the dining hall was crowded to its utmost capacity with appreciative friends of the energetic secretary of Howard university, representing the best brain and culture of the Negro race in the world. Professor Cook has been identified with the institution for thirty-nine years, and a more fitting recognition of his valuable service, efficiency and the esteem in which he is held by the people of the community could not be conceived. Hon. William H. Lewis, assistant attorney general of the United States, was tastmaster, and his speeches, abounding in rich witticissus and flights of real eloquence by turns, justified the wisdom of the promoters in selecting him for this arduous task. Toasts that sparkled with humor and carried information of much value, eulogizing in felicious and sincere fashion the central figure of the occasion, were responded to as follows: "Howard as She Was." Rev. Logan Johnson: "Our Guest as a Citizen." W. Justin Carter of the bar of Harrisburg, Pa.: "Howard as She Is." Professor Kelly Miller: "Our Guest as an Educator." Professor Dwight O. W. Holmes of Baltimore. To all of the many expressions of commendation of his efforts to place Howard in the front rank of educational centers and to exert his influence toward the advancement of civic righteousness Professor Cook feelingly responded, taking for his theme "The Two Seals," relating the story of how the university came to have two seals and describing the sublime spirit of human and national uplift for which they stand. His outline of the work that Howard has done since its forty-five years of existence was intensely interesting, and the larger portion of the historical data presented at first hand was now to many of the guests. His happy tributes to such eminent founders of Howard as General O. O Howard, John M. Langston, Dr. Robert Reyburn and others evoked hearty anglue. Professor Cook's address is voted by his admirers to have been the most comprehensive study of the university yet given to the public, and it marks the orator's high water mark in forensic quality. At the close of Professor Cook's speech he was presented with a beautiful bouquet of American Beauty roses, the gift of the ladies of Howard university. Just before he spoke the audience was keyed up to the spirit of the hour by the rendition of a song. "Howard—I Love Old Howard," by the Howard academic quartet—Messrs. Charles Howard, Charles W. Preston, Gonzalo James and Lynwood G. Koger. Congressman N. E. Kendall's Address. One of the truly delightful treats of the evening was the graceful and encouraging address of the Hon. N. E. Kendall, member of congress from the "Buxton district" of Iowa, who was present as a special guest, coming at the direct request of his friend and alumnus of Howard's law department, Mr. G. H. Woodson, now a practicing attorney in the state of Iowa. Mr. Kendall saw in this gathering a promise of great things for the Negro race in the future. He believes that color prejudice is gradually disappearing as the black man gives continued evidence of his ability to cope with the best brain and brawn of America and is getting hold of the elements that make for higher civilization. He said he would not have missed this occasion for anything; as it was a distinct "eye opener" to him, well acquainted as he is with the colored people in many sections of the country. It was his final suggestion that the young men and women who come to Washington to secure advantages in education not obtainable elsewhere go out into the west and south and carry their cultivated talents to those of their people who stand in the greatest need of their illuminating touch. Congressman Kendall struck a popular chord and was cheered to the echo. The closing feature of the program was an original skit. "Facts and Figments," by Messrs. Robert A. Pelham and Shelby J. Davidson, assisted by Mr. Herbert D. Myers, who operated the lantern and slides used to illustrate the points brought out by the humorists. Many familiar scenes with which Professor Cook was connected in his work at Howard university were shown to a decided advantage, including portraits of the university workers. The portraits of Dr. W. P. Thirkield, Hon. J. C. Napier, Dr. W. C. McNeill, Dr. C. Summer Wormley, Dr. W. A. Warfield, following those of General Howard and Professor Cook, were given a hearty greeting. WEST VIRGINIA'S IDEAL SCHOOL OWNS LARGE LAND ACREAGE. Work of Trades and Agricultural School, Which Affords Superior Advantages, Briefly Told—National and State Educators Are Interested In Plans For Model Farm. Institute, W. Va.—Agriculture, carpentry, printing, blacksmithing, wheelwrighting, painting, plain sewing, millinery and dressmaking are the things claiming the attention of the race at the West Virginia Colored Institute, which is located just seven miles from Charleston, W. Va., and is one of the best equipped schools in the country. From every section of the state are the 251 young men and women, and there are some from several other states who are students at this school because of its superior advantages. At the head of this institution is Professor Byrd Prillerman, who boasts of advancing from slavery to the presidency of a great school. Professor Prillerman's boyhood days were spent around his birthplace, which is not far from Charleston, on a farm. With a strong mind and body he entered the county school to prepare for usefulness. He taught school for a short time, but soon found that in order to be a real teacher it was necessary to acquire more of an education; hence in 1882 he entered Knoxville college, from which he graduated with honor in 1889. On his return home he was selected to teach in the public schools in Charleston, and when it was decided to establish the West Virginia Colored institute he took a prominent part in the movement. He succeeded the late J. McHenry Jones as president of the institution. "Progress" was been the motto of President Prillerman. Many have been the improvements made since 1909. On the campus are a number of good, substantial buildings. A BYRD PRILLERMAN. new heating plant has been installed so that all the buildings are heated by steam. The people of West Virginia are fortunate in having the state school so conveniently located. It may be reached by boat or railroad. It is surrounded by land owned by members of the race, some owning large tracts. The enrollment increases every year. Newcomers seeking opportunity to educate their children are buying land near the school. It is a source of inspiration to one to visit the school and view the surroundings. It is well equipped to teach mechanical industries, domestic science and the like. The A. B. White trade building is one of the best in the country. 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HENDRICKON on Patents sent free, oldest agency, through Mauro & Co. receive special service, with no charge, in the Scientific American A handsomely illustrated weekly, weekly, weekly, Forums, Forums, Forums, four motions, Lt. Sold by all new sales. LION & Co. 351 Broadway, New York SE 11th St., Washington, D.C. City News in Brief. City News in Brief. Rev. and Mrs. Hughes Honored A number of ladies who took part in the recent rally of the prophets and prophetesses at Sharp Street Memorial Church surprised Rev. Dr. and Mrs. W. A. C. Hughes with a linen shower at their new home, 637 Mosher street. They also presented a purse to Dr. and Mrs. Hughes. Frank Montgomery and Miss McClain, a comedy team; Harry Thomas and Christian and Christian who present a special act, are the attractions at Daly Theatre, Pennsylvania avenue and Greenwillow street, this week. Despite the rain the attendance has been good. J. Madison Reed and Ubie Blake will present a rathskeller specialty act next week, Good Teams at Daly's The annual closing exercises of Christ's Institution were held at Waters A. M. E. Church Tuesday evening. An excellent program was rendered. Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard is president of the institution. Miss Hackley in Town Mme. Azalia E. Hackley, the Philadelphia singer and authority on music, was in the city this week. She delivered an address before the pupils of the Colored High School Wednesday morning, in which she spoke of the value of a musical training. She also delivered an address along the same line to the pupils of Morgan College. Mrs. Hackley is a graduate of the Denver College of Music and has also studied abroad. She conducts music classes in her home city, an her pupils embrace people of a number of races. Templars Attend Servite The annual Ascension day services of St. Andrews Grand Commandery of Knights Templar were held at St. Paul M. E. Church, Saratoga street, near Carey, Thursday night. A sermon was preached to the knights by Rev. S. H. Norwood, pastor of the church. Thomas H. Smith is right eminent grand commander. Shriners Have Social Evening. Members of Jerusalem Temple of the Mystic Shriners and their wives spent a social evening at the Galilean Fishermen's Hall Tuesday evening. The reception was largely attended. Late in the evening a collation was served. Good Hopes Hold Session. The semi-annual session of the Grand Council of the Grand, United Order of Good Hope was held this week at Good Hope Hall, 655 W. Lexington street. Reports were received from all of the grand officer and from the various subordinate lodges. Grand Master William G. Price presided. Alfred Nixon served as secretary. Physicians Get Licked The State Normal School base ball team vanquished a team composed of physicists of the city by a score of 14 to 12. The game was hotly contested. The Normal School team has not sustained a defeat this season. Miss White Entertained. Mrs. Eva M. Skinner and Mrs. George Carter, of 2025 Druid Hill avenue, gave a reception in honor of Miss Mary E. White on Saturday night, May 11. Among those that were present were: Miss Mary E. White, of Philadelphia; Miss Martha A. Cooper, of Washington; and Mrs. Annie D. Cooper; Dr. and Mrs. C H. Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Peck, Mr. and Mrs. James Hunter, Dr. and Mrs. Grant Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Tingle, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jackon, General George Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart of New York, Mr. Ernest Purviance, Mr. Bernard Taylor, Mr. James Winstard, Mr. Joseph Garner. The house as decorated with delicate sweet peas and ferns. The table was lavishly decorated with the delicacies of the season. Music was rendered by Miss White and Mr. Ernest Purviance. The Allen Christian Endeavor Union of Baltimore Conference is getting ready for the annual session, which will be held at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church early in July. State Superintendent Joseph Gwynn is preparing an elaborate program for the occasion. Monumental Lodge of Elks held a "housewarming" at the home of the lodge, 414 W. Hoffman street, Thursday evening of last week. The affair was largely attended. HOTEL HOTEL DALE, Cape May,N.J. This magnificent hotel replete with every modern improvement, claims distinction for its location; direct Southern exposure. Superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Endorsed by leading republicans. presentative citizens. Concerts daily by the Abysinia Orchestra. Garage, bath-houses, tennis, etd., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Literature and information mailed upon request. F. W. DALE Owner and Proprietor An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mrs. Lottie Johnson, of Atantic City, on Saturday evening, May 11th, in honor of her birthday. Many presents were received. Supper was served at allate hour. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quirers, Stanley Smyth, Roger Evans; Mrs. Bowman, Alice Taylor, Ella Nichols, Emma Boyer and Eliza Henson, of Baltimore, Dorsey Green, and Chas. Hughes, also of the Monumental City. A Successful Rally at Eastern Last Sunday was a big day at Eastern M. E. Church. Duble quick rally by the trustees for current expenses. $65.00 were raised. Rev. A. J. Smith preached a 11 a. m; Mrs. Ida Nelson at 3 p. m. The pastor at 8 p. m. Next Sunday 3 p. m., Rev. Alfred Young will preach the railroad sermon. A new church will be erected as soon as arrangements can be made. The people are rallying under the leasdership of Dr. Hughes. The pilgrimage of churches will continue each Sunday during the months of May and June. HOTEL DALE, C This magnificent hotel replete with distinction for its location; direct Southern tion, appointments, service and refined pat resentative citizens. Concerts daily by the Abysinia Orch etd., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and tion mailed upon request. E. W. DA Greater Brown's Grove Secure Your Dates Early. Steamer open for inspection Saturday April 20, to May 2nd. day 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; ```markdown ``` Fully equipped in every way according to him. 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 des re to go: Havre de Grace, Port Deposit, Chestertown, St. Michael's, Easton, Oxford, Cambridge, Annapolis or to the Well-known Greater Brown's Grove. MAY. 20th. Grace Presbyterian Church 2nd. Maryland Union Company and Fountain Lodge, No. 27. Good Hope. 3rd. Rag Men's Association. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th, Steamer Starlight will take an Excursion to the session of the Grand Lodge of Masons and the Naval Parade which will take place in Annapolis, Md. p. 6th. Shavon Baptist Church Social and B. X. P. U., to Port Deposit. 7th. A. R. C. W. Society. 9th. B. & O. Porters. 10th. Syracuse Lodge, No. 23, K. of P. 11th. St Barnabas Children's Day. 12th. Johnson's Juveniles, No. 2, of Jobs. 13th. Coral Symphony Oratoria Society. 14th. Alphian Singing Social. 17th. Progressive Order of N. D. P. O. of K. & D. 18th Fountain Baptist Church and Savior School. Simply School 19th. St. Matthews M. E. Church and S. S. 20th. Allen A. M. E. S.-S. 21st. The Glanick: Laborers Association 23rd. Seven Star House, No. 7, B. & S. S. & D. of Job. 24th. Metropolitan M. E. Sunday School. 25th. Juvenile Council, No. 4. Star of East K. F. P. 26th. G. U. O. of True Reformers to Havre de Grace. 27th. Willing Workers of N. W. Baltimore. 28th. Enon Bapt. Church and S. S. 30th. Baptizing—Rev. Belt's congregation. JULY. 1st. St. Barnabas Church to Port Deposit. 3rd. Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle. 4th. Furniture Men's Association. 7th. Knights and Daughters of David, Mt. Lebaon, No. 1. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER I take this method to express to my scholars and patrons of this city and elsewhere my very deep gratefulness for their enthusiastic support that I received in my effort on Friday, May 10th, at the Lryice. I can only say I shall always endeavor to give my patrons clean upright offerings. A part of my great success is due to Messrs. T. Henderson Kerr, John R. Williams, Charles E. Dungee, H. Lee Shipley, not forgetting the chaperons of my classes, pupils, parents, and the public generally. Very truly yours, L. E. Toomey. Tom Thumb Wedding and Dreamy Fairyland will be given by special request at Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church Friday evening, May 24, 1912 at 8 p. m. Proceeds for the benefit of said church. Committee:—Mrs. Mamie B:shop and Miss Emma Mitchell Mrs. Chas. H. Fowler, manager; Rev. M. J. Naylor, pastor Cape May,N.J. with every modern improvement, claims ern exposure. Superlative in construc- patronage. Endorsed by leading re- orchestra. Garage, bath-houses, tennis, and children. Literature and informa- ALE, Owner and Proprietor 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. ane P. S. Social. 15th. St. Paul M. E. Sunday School 16. John Wesley M. E. Sunday School. 17th. Sharon Bapt. S. S. 18th. Union Bapt. S. S. 19th. Perkins Square Baptist Church and Sunday School 21st. Furniture Men's Association. 22nd. Friendship Lodge. M. of P. from Chester Nortown to St Michael 23rd. Providence Beneficial Society. 24th. Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School. 29th. Mt. Nebo Lodge. No. 1366, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows. 26th. Ebenezer Baptist Church and Sunday School 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 Oaks. 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. C. Society. JUNE. 3rd. Southern Singing Association. 6th. Stewardesses of Asbury M E. Church. 10th. Doctors' Coachmen's Jr. Asso. 12th. Riddick Chapter E. L. and Centennial Church. 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. 25th. The Shrimers' Arab Patrol. 27th. Uplifting Association of Md. JULY. 4th. Ivanhoe Auxiliary. 1st. Go-Get-Ems. 8th. Nonpariel Beneficial Assembly. 11th. Christian Church, of East Baltimore. 12th. Greenwillow Social. 14th. Enterprise Lodge, No. 2, K of P. 15th. The Set-two Pleasure Club. 18th. Knights of Pythians Band. 23rd. The Peerless Singing Social. 25th. Brown's Circle, No. 1, of East Baltimore. 26th. Jolly Six or West Baltimore and Royal Blue Club 29th. Mignonette Social. AUGUST 1st. Mercy Widows and Jolly Boys. 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 Ghesapeake Bay or River Landings of Maryland waters, for a short excursion period of 18 days during the month of July, 1912. Write 'phone or call. WM. LEWIS, Baltimore Excursion Manager, Phone Madison 8948 M. 1319 Argyle Ave., Baltimore, Md. 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. to buy is the Machine we are Getting NGER machine which speak d on very easy payments terms to suit all HILL AVENUE. Jason, 3778.M. Top Up Town .28 rooms, license, in- chairs, kitchen utensils. just bring good reference. The Sewing Machine to buy is the the People are Getting One of the five types of SINGER machine for themselves. Can be had on very ea Yes, we'll make terms to suit 1211 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone, Madison, 3778.M. BUTLER, Most Equipped Repair Shop Up Town FOR SALE—Hotel for colored people, 28 rooms, including bar fixtures, dining room table, chairs, kitc good reasons for selling, party applying must bring go good bargain for quick buyer One of the five types of SINGER machine which speak for themselves. Can be had on very easy payments Yes, we'll make terms to suit all BUTLER, Most Equipped Repair Shop Up Town FOR SALE-Hotel for colored people, 28 rooms, liscense, in- including bar fixtures, dining room table, chairs, kitchen utensils. Good reasons for selling,party applying must bring good reference. Good bargain for quick buyer L. R. TERRY, Agent 50½ Penn Street Reading, Pa. ...CHARLES TOLSON... Agent for The Mutual Benefit Society, Fayette and I Oldest and strongest Insurance Company in Ma- Run for Colored People by Colored People PHONE—1933 ST. PAUL. LET ME SELL YOU A HOUSE Desirable houses for sale in any part of the City $50.00 to $100.00 balance as same as rent. Pianos and Organs, Pianolas, Victor Victorias on E Any make you may desire. Satisfaction guaranteed. RESIDENCE: 506 BAKER STREET 9-12-9-4t Call Me up or send a Postal and I will be the SON... Lyette and Pearl Streets. Company in Maryland: Oriored People. L. Part of the City, none as rent. Victorias on Easy Terms. Lesire. Seed. R STREET If I will be there immediately ...CHARLES TOLSON... Agent for The Mutual Benefit Society, Fayette and Pearl Streets Oldest and strongest Insurance Company in Maryland: Run for Colored People by Colored People. PHONE—1933 ST. PAUL. LET ME SELL YOU A HOUSE Desirable houses for sale in any part of the City, $50.00 to $100.00 balance as same as rent. RESIDENCE: 506 BAKER STREET Call Me up or send a Postal and I will be there immediately HOUSES FOR SALE on terms to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting vision St., Argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carro Carey St., Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mou every cross street from Hoffman to Bake buy before seeing my list. Call to see my phone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Teleph 2253 eve., Etting St., Divi- e., Carrollton Ave., St., Mount St., and to Baker. Don't to see me, or tele- st., Telephone Gilmor izens that are easy, and full of address or apply Hill ave., Mondays, 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 to J. N. Fitzgerald, 1929 Druid Hill ave. between 9 and 11 A. M. J. N. FITT Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Pr JOHN H. OWENS @ S Undertakers & Embal to J. N. Fitzgerald, 1929 Druid Hill ave., Mondays, between 9 and 11 A. M. J. N. FITZGERALD. Partakers in Prices @ SON Imbalmers $75.00. Complete steel gray or white plush; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; desired, fire heated car 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; fine 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. GRAND MUSICAL, under the auspices of the Choir of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Monrgomery St., near Charles. Monday Evening, May 20th, 1912, at 8.15 P. M. Program entirely musical. Admission 15 Cents. Refreshments Free. Charles Henry, Director. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor. Advertising Pays DON'T WAIT! PETER H. HARRIS WANTED A GET IT NOW ```markdown ``` Miss Mary E. White the daughter of ex-congressman George H. White, of Philadelphia, was the guest of Mrs Eva M. Skinner, of 2025 Druid Hill avenue last week. Mr. Montezuma Lewis, of 2435 Etting street, has recovered form an attack of diabetes and pneumonia. Miss Lillian Brown, of 1740 Ashland avenue, spent Friday, May 8, in Washington, attending the formal prom given by the senior class of Howard University. The Misses Gough, of 907 Myrtle avenue, entrained a few friends on Thursday evening, May 9th, in honor of their sister, Miss Sarah C. Gough, of New York. The workers of the A. M. E. Sunday School Convention are planning an Institute for Sunday. May 26th at Towson, Md. Keep in mind the Annual Excursion of Grace Presbyterian Church May 30th, to Browns Grove only 25 cents round trip. M. Charles T. Mason, of 1419 Riggs avenue who is confined to his home with pneumonia, is improving. Mrs. Cornelia Williams, a well-to-do resident of Elizabeth, N. J., was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Hall, of 406 Mosher steel this week. She spent part of the winter in Cuba. Mrs. Thomas Price and Miss Stella Ware, both of Chicago, and Mr. Charles Hines, of New York, were registered at the Goldfield hotel this week. Mr. Jay Gould will spend two weeks at Montreal, Ca. Mrs. Carroll W. Johnson, of 2126 Maryland avenue, left on Tuesday to spend the summer with relatives in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thrown, of 304 N. Ann street, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Rose Lee, to Mr. John H. Finch, of New York. The wedding will take place sometime in the early part of June. Mrs. Robert Thrown and her youngest daughter Miss Merlie Thrown, will soon leave for Atlantic City where they will spend the summer. Mrs. Lilly G. Jones, 1522 Argyle avenue, is confined to her bed threatened with pneumonia. Decoration Day will be a fine day to go with Grace Presbyterian Church to Browns Grove. Round trip 25 cents. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smith held a family reunion at their home, 171 W. Hamburg street, Thursday evening, the occasion being the twenty fourth anniversary of their marriage. Mr Edward Carty, who has been ill at his home. 419 N. Pine street suffering with whooping cough and other complications, is reported to be in an improved condition. Spend Thursday May 30, at Browns Grove with Grace Presbyterian Church. NOTICE. GREATEST BORN MEDIUM MAKES NO CHANGE if the object of your visit is not explained without asking a question. Can be seen on all matters of business love, courtship, marraige, investments, etc. By my advice I remove evil influence witchcraft, spells, cure diseases and unite the separated. I never fail. I also teach hypnotism and how to become a medium. No matter what your troubles are or what you wish to know, this Gifted person can positively help you...if you are hundreds of miles away. A word to the wise is sufficient. Are you sick? Have doctors and medicines failed to help? If so, seek the advice and help from this wonderful man. Gives good luck, Hours 9 to 9 daily and Sunday. Fees very moderate 217 S. CLINTON ST., near Pratt, Highlandtown. Md. The number 217 is on window. Take Roland Park car to Clinton street und Eastern avenue, walk 3 squares north. squares north. I a so sell books of the Egyptian Secrets, the 6th and 7th Books of Moses, and Dream Books Remember, Verona transacts all Business at his office. Beware of mediums, imitators, etc. going from door to door. In writing send 2c. stamp for reply. Verona is wonderful Verona is powerful. Friends common sense teaches you that a man has more power to help you in troubles thru this life than women.