The Afro-American

VOL. XX NO. 42. INDEPENDENT POLITICAL LEAGUE TO MEET. Will Probably Decide Which Party Will Receive Their J. R. CLIFFORD ISSUES THE CALL Must Use The Ballot To Force Political Parties To Accord Race Its Rights Philadelphia June 13.—The fifth annual meeting of the National Independent Political League will be held at Zion Baptist Church July 3, 4, and 5 As both of the leading political parties are expected to have nominated their candidates for the presidency, the meeting will be of unusual interest, as the league will probably take stand as to which of the political parties it will support. J. R. Clifford, of Martinsburg, W. V., president of the league, in issuing the call for the meeting, says: "Lynchings, race hatred, colorphobia, industrial discrimination, segregation, exclusion from the ballot box and from the State militia of the South, and peonage are all products of disfranchisement and will be remedied only when the race learns to use its ballot everywhere in America to force political parties to accord to all American citizens equal rights, opportunities and protection. The times are fraught with great possibilities as well as great dangers. As loyal American citizens, we are interested in preserving to the people of this country a Republican form of government, and a fair show and exact justice to every citizen of the country. We believe that the independent, manly, intelligent and unselfish colored voters are equal to the task and will rise up in their might and help put down forever, demagogues, time servers, the rule of bosses, the corrupt politician, the possessor of special privileges, and the oppressor of the common people." Meeting of National Teachers' Association Chattanooga, Tenn., June 13.—The National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools will hold its ninth annual session here July 24—28. The program for this meeting is in press and will be issued within a short time. As usual, the program will cover every feature of education among our people. In addition to addresses in the larger meetings, round table conferences will be held on special subjects. Among the speakers at this meeting we notice such well known men as Prof. Kelley Miller and Dr. L. B. Moore, of Howard University Washington, D. C.; Dr. M. W. Gilbert, president of Selma University, Ala.; President E. L. Blackshear, Prairie View, Texas; Prof. George E. Hayes, Fisk University, Tern.; and Miss Victorial Wallace, of St. Louis. Very low round trip reduced rates have been secured over all the lines of the Southeastern Passenger Association, Prof. W. H. Angleton is chairman of the local committee of arrangements. Buxton, Ia., June 13. — George H. Woodson, a prominent attorney of Monroe County, is a candidate to represent the county in the legislature. He is an alumnus of Howard University, Washington. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. File Nomination Papers for St. Louis, Mo., June 13.—Republican political circles received a little shock when several colored men filled nomination papers for Congress and the legislature. Dr. Charles Henry Phillips, Jr., of 4247 Finney avenue, will contest with L. C. Dyer for the Republican nomination for Congress in the Twelfth district. Roma J. Raymond, an attorney of 1108 Morgan street, is a candidate for the senatoral nomination in the Thirty-first district, and Critenden Clark, an attorney of 5654 N. Market street wants to be State representative from the Fifth district. He is a lawyer. Charles H. Turpin was some months ago elected a constable. The famine scene from Hiawatha and the Mistletoe Bough were presented by the Marigold literary Cluo last Thursday night, under the direction of Miss Annie Mendel. The leading rolls were taken by Misses Felicia Stevens, Susie Gossin, Sadie Johnson, Ethel Jackson, Elizabeth Higgins, Lizena Street, Marguerite Wilkinson, Helen McWorter, and Marian Curtis. Prof. James Bray Removed from Presidency Birmingham, Ala., June 13. — Prof. James A. Bray has been removed from the presidency of Miles Memorial College by Bishop G. W. Stewart, following a clash with the prelate. Prof. W. A. Bell will succeed him. The school, is maintained by the Alabama Conferences of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Bray alleges that his removal was occasioned by his insistence that Bishop Stewart, who is treasurer of the school, make an accounting for the $5,000 donated by the General Educational Board and an additional amount given by local residents for the construction of a new dormitory, now in course of erection. Dr. Bray says that he demanded this because Mr. Wallace Buttrick, of the General Education Board, had averred that donations would only be made to those schools that accounted for their moneys in a business like way. It appears that there has been some feeling between the bishop and the deposed president for some time. The latter is regarded as one of the most capable educators in this section of the country. Show Hill Notes (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., June 14.—Mr. Sidney Hudson, of this town, died in Salisbury June 7. Rev. Dr. Brown, pastor of the M.E. Church in Chestertown, Pa., was a visitor Thursday. Rev. E. J. Henry is in Baltimore this week attending the Cooperative Baptist State Convention. Mrs. Maria Dale, who was stricken with paralysis last Sunday is no better. Mr. Wm. Purnell, who was paralyzed, has lost his reason. Indictments Stetted Richmond Va. June 8.—The indictments against W. L. Taylor Edward Ellis and other officials of the True Reformers except R. T. Hill have been settled following the acquittal of W. P. Burrell ex-secretary of the order. A reward of $2,000 has been offered for the arrest of R. T. Hill, who has been missing since the failure of the bank of the order was announced. Democrats Issue Called A call has been issued for the colored Democrats from all parts of the city to hold convention in this city on June 24. A large number of colored Democorts are expected to be here that week to attend the Democratic National Convention. LEDGER ROOSEVELT GETTING SOME RAW DEALS Natigual Committee Deciding Majority of Contests. In Fa- MANY PROMINENT POLITI CIANS IN CHICAGO Square Deal Chicago June 14.—The Republican hosts are gathering for what will probably be the most momentous convention in the history of the Republican party. There is a bitterness manifested between the adherents of President Taft and the supporters of Colonel Roosevelt that forsadows stirring scenes when the Taft forces attempt to renominate the President. Even though the Roosevelt forces have lost out in most of the contests decided by the Republican National Convention the sponsors for the Colonnel say that he will be the nominee if the manipulators of the machine give him a fair show. The contests in the Southern States have moved some of the Northern and Western delegates to declare that the South should be either shorn of its power in National Conventions or that efforts should be made to re-enfranchise the mass of the colored voters of the South. At the National Convention which met in Philadelphia in 1900 the late Senator Quay tried to have Southern representation in national conventions curtailed and and the party platform four years later contained a plank calling for the reduction of Southern representation in Congress. President Roosevelt, however, ignored this plank in all of his messages to Congress. It succeeded, however, in Mr. Roosevelt getting loyal support from the colored people in the election that year. FUNCTIONS FOR VISITORS. A number of functions have been planned for the many delegates and visitors. The biggest will probably be the great military ball given under thea uspices of the Eighth Regiment next Tuesday night. There are a number of prominent colored men here either as delegates or visitors. They include: C. H. Alston, Joseph Lee, both of Flordia; Henry Lincoln Johnson, M. B. Morton, Rev. C. T. Walker, William Driskell, Dr. W. F. Penn, all of Georgia; Rev. J. E. Wood, who is one of the delegates-at-large from Kentucky; Water L. Cohen, J. Madison, J. Madison Vance, both of New Orleans; Charles Banks, E. H. McKissack, P. W. Howard, L. K. A. wood, Wesley Creyton, D. W. Gary, all of Mississippi; R. R. Church, Jr., J. C. Napier, both of Tennessee; E. H. Deas, Robert Smalls, Thomas M. Grantt, South Carolina; John C. Daney, James A. Cobb, W. Calvin Chase, Washington; J. E. Bush, Arkansas; W. H. C. Brown, who is the Roosevelt candidate for Republican National Committeeman in Virginia; Dr. U. G. Mason, J. S. Jackson, Alabama; W. H. Lewis, assistant attorney general of the United States; W. H. Brown, of Kentucky; George L. Knox, of Indiana; J. T. Settle, of Memphis; Joseph Dorsey, Joseph Evans, Remus Dorsey, H. M. St. Clair, L. H. Davenport and H. E. Macbeth all of Marvland. Mother Katherene Drexel Starts School in New York New York, June 13. — Mother Superior Katherine Drexel, founder of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored People, will establish a parochial school in 132nd street, between Lenox and Seventh avenues. The school will be supported out of the income of $6,000,000 left by her father, Francis A. Drexel, who lived in Philadelphia. Mother Drexel renounced society about twenty years ago. Since then she has been laboring for the uplift of the Negroes of the South and the Indians of the West About two months ago her attention was called to the Negro population of this city and she made application to Cardinal Farley for admission into the diocese of New York. Cardinal Farley consented. Six weeks ago Mother Drexel came to New York and went to see Father William Stewart of the Church of St. Mark the Evangelist, in 138th street near Lenox avenue. Father Stewart told her there were 60,000 colored people in Harlem. Mother Drexel decided to make the district the chief field of labor for her order and rented a private dwelling on the north side of 132nd street, which will be opened August 1. One purpose of the Blessed Sacrament order is to teach the Indians and Negroes and visit the sick. To help along the religious education of the colored people of Harlem, Father Murphy, provincial of the Fathers of the Holy Ghost in Ireland, is coming here to take over the Church of St Mark the Evangelist, in 138th street. This order of missioners has done much work among colored people. For Board of Education Philadelphia, Pa., June 13. Dr. Nathan F. Mossell, head surgeon at the Dauglass Hospital, is being urged for membership on the Board of Education. It is asserted by his supporters that a colored man is needed on the board to prevent discrimination against the race, some of which now exists. West Virginia Medical Huntington, W. Va., June 13. The West Virginia Colored Medical Society held its annual meeting here last week. Papers relating to various medical topics were presented by a number of physicians. Officers were elected as follows: Dr. W. C. Lawrence, Montgomery, president; Dr. W. H. Barret, vice president; and Dr. R. L. Jones, secretary and treasurer. The later was also elected a delegate to the annual meeting of the National Medical Association, which will be held at Tuspkegee in August. Congress of Baptist Sunday School Workers Tuksegee, Ala., June 13. — The annual meeting of the Congress of Baptist Sunday School Workers, which has just ended here, attracted several thousand religious workers from all parts of the South. Following an address of welcome by Dr. Booker T. Washington, the delegates plunged into a discussion of various problems of the Sunday School. Church Debt Reduced Atlantic City, N. J., June 13. The debt on Asbury M. E. Church has been reduced from $11,000 to less than $6,000 within the past two years. The membership has doubled and on Sundays the services are largely attended. A contract has just been awarded for a $35,000 church building. Rev. A. L. Martin is pastor of the church. PRICE THREE CENTS ZION MINISTERS IN CONFERENCE Eighty-Fifth Annual Session of The Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS PRESIDES Prof. G. S. Atkins Makes Plea For Extension of Educational Work Salisbury, Md., June 14. — The eighty-fifth annual session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Church is in session at St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church. Bishop Alexander Walters is presiding assisted by Bishop J. S. Caldwell of Philadelphia. At the opening session, Wednesday, Bishop Walters delivered a stirring address. Rev. J. S. Jackson, financial secretary of the denomination, spoke of the work of his department, and Prof. S. G. Atkins, commissioner of education for the denomination, made a plea for the extension of the educational work being done by the denomination. Mrs. Mary F. Small and Mrs. Ida F. Smith, president and treasurer, respectively, of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, told of the work of their society yesterday. Among the changes expected are the transferring of Rev. J. A. S. Cole to the Western New York Conference and the probable appointment of Rev. C. D. Hazel, of New Jersey, to succeed him a presiding elder to the Washington district, and the appointment of Rev. S. L. Corrothers, of Washington, to succeed Rev. P. A. Wallace at Wesley Church, Philadelphia. Those who were received by transfer included: Rev. S. D. Conrad, North Carolina Conference; J. T. Mppins, Tennessee; J. H. Brown, New Jersey, and W. H. Mickens, Indiana. Rev. Dr. Pezavia O'Connell, of the faculty of Howard University, was among the visitors introduced. The following conference officers were elected: Revs. T. M. Nixon, secretary; W. D. Clinton, C. C. Alleyne, H. B. Lankford J. Francis Lee, assistant secretaries; Levin Cattis, and C. E. Pool, marshals. Revs. E. D. W. Jones and Joseph L. Butler are among the Baltimore presents. Ceremony At Salisbury Salisbury, June 12—Miss Cassie Leatherbury and Mr. Jacob Augusta were the principals in a very pretty wedding at John Wesley M. E. Church at 6 o'clock on the morning of June 11. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. G. Waters assisted by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, D. S. The bride was attractively attired in white silk mull over white silk and carved carnations and smilax. She was attended by her sister Mrs. Lenna Jones. A niece, Aurelia Jones was flower girl. James F. Stewart was best man. The ushers were Howard Pinkett, Emory Brown, U. G. Langston, and W. D. Winston. Precisely on the minute of 6 A. M., the bride entered the church to the strains of Mendolsohn's Wedding March, played by Mrs. M. A. Stewart a daughter of the groom. She was met at the Alter by the bridegroom. The couple left at once for Baltimore, Washington, and other points. Among the guests we noticed A Pretty Wedding Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Langston, Mrs. Jennie V. Waters, Mrs. W. A. C. Hughes, Mrs. Anna Robbins, Mrs. Laura Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Caleb W. Johnson, Dr. H. G. Robberts, Douglas Jolly, and daughter, Mrs. Laura Parker, Misses Bessie Lenand, Mayme L. Houston, Lillian J. Sterling, Blanche Lee, and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Birckhead, M. and Mrs. Chas. Cotton, Mrs. May Sprigg, of Boston, daughter of the groom; Mrs. Foster, of Cambridge, Md., and Mrs. Melvin J. Chism and brother, Miss Letherbury and sister, of Philadelphia, both sisters of the bride. Reception Tuesday, June 18th. The couple will reside at 301 Broad street. Miss Cassie Leatherbury and Mr. Jacob Augusta were the recipients of many handsome presents at a preliminary shower in honor of their approaching marriage on Monday evening, June 10. Macbeth Says He Did, Stone Saves He Din'n't, And Nobody Knows Who Is Right Chicago, June 13. — Hugh E. Macbeth, a Roosevelt enthusiast, is here among the Republican hosts and incidentally Collector W. F. Stone, of Baltimore, wants to know where Mr. Macbeth received an alleged telegram from the collector telling him to go to Senator Dixon, the Roosevelt manager, for a convention ticket. The alleged telegram also contained a "cuss" word, and the collector has denounced it as a forgery. The alleged contents of the alleged message by wire were given wide publicity by the Roosevelt committee, and Collector Stone demands that a copy of the original be shown him, and also the reputed affidavit that Mr. Macbeth has made to receiving the same. In the absence of either a criminal prosecution is threatened. Judging from the way the collector looks when the name of Mr. Macbeth is mentioned in his presence, he has less love for him than he has for a coyotte. Up until last fall, Macbeth was a follower of Mr. Stone, and had been using his Baltimore organ in boosting the collector. Following the election last fall, he tried to put a number of leading men of the race, of Baltimore, in bad, alleging that they had not acted according to the Golden Rule in their conduct of matters political. He as one of the first to jump into the Roosevelt bandwagon, and besides cutting loose from his old friends like Collector Stone and State Chairman John B. Hanna succeeded in keeping any colored men who had the respect of their people in Maryland from taking an active part in the fight for the colonel. Whenever Mr. Macbeth heard that a prominent Marylander as in Washington to confer with the Roosevelt leaders, it is alleged that the represented to the Roosevelt leaders that one other but he had the backing of the rank and file of the people of that State. He was the secretary of the Maryland Equitable Republican League, an organization which he alleged had the indorsement of the great majority of the colored graduates in the country. A banquet will be tendered Bishop John Hurst at Young auditorium, Druid Hill avenue and Robert streets, on Monday June 24. The affair is being arranged by a number of prominent citizens, and is to be an appreciation of the prelate's work for the moral and civic uplift of the people of this city. WORK OF ZON GRAVEN NOTED Aftermath of Recent General Conference in Charlotte. Progress of the Denomination Shown In Reports of the Field Workers at Home and in Foreign Lands—Bishop J. W. Hood's Long Record on the Bench. By CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. Charlotte, N. C.-The twenty-fourth quadrennial session of the A. M. E. Zion church conference recently held in this city for three weeks was in many respects the most notable in the history of the denomination. The sessions were all well attended and the public showed great interest in every phase of the work. All departments of the church were gone over with care and were found to be on a solid basis, especially the financial department, which is said to be further in advance in actual achievements, according to receipts, than was expected by the general officials. While there were no new bishops elected at this session there were several changes made in the general officers' staff. The conference was attended of upward of 360 delegates, who came from every section of the country, as well as from Africa and the West Indies. These delegates told of the progress the connection was making the world over. It was the first time in four years that an opportunity was afforded to see the great Zion church in a body and to study the personnel of the gathering. The conference made a great impression upon the white citizens of Charlotte, and at the close of the conference an editorial in the Evening Chronicle, a leading daily, spoke in glowing terms of the session. When Bishop Hood called the conference to order on the opening day in Clinton chapel he stood in the same place as he did forty years ago when a young man, he was ordained bishop. Among the new changes are the election of the Hon. J. C. Dancy of Washington as secretary of the Church Extension society, Rev. G. W. Wood of the Missionary society, Rev. M. D. Lee general secretary and Rev. J. W. Kyles editor of the Quarterly Review. Among the general officers re-elected were Dr. J. S. Jackson financial secretary, G. C. Clement editor of the Star of Zion, F. K. Bird manager publication house, S. G. Akins secretary of education and Dr. W. H. Goler president of Livingstone college. During the past four years the church has raised over a quarter of a million dollars. This was done independent of the amount raised for the 3,200 churches in the connection. The bishop's quadrennial address was especially interesting and called special attention to the splendid condition of the following departments: Educational department, which has under its control eleven institutions; the extension department, missionary department, Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society, Varick Christian Endeavor union, the publication house, Star of Zion, Harriet Tubman home, Sunday school department, the Varick memorial temple and the brotherhood. The great good that is being done in Africa by the Zion church was edouraging. Many prominent visitors, among whom were Dr. Booker T. Washington, addressed the conference during the session. The prominent women of the church figured largely at the conference. Among those present were Mrs. Anna Blackwell, Mrs. K. P. Hood, Mrs. J. S. Jackson, Mrs. Lella Walters, Mrs. C. R. Harris, Mrs. George W. Clinton and Mrs. Mary Small. THE SITUATION IN CUBA. Militant Race Journal Makes Strong Plea For Justice. Ever since the Cuban government has been organized and since the United States troops were withdrawn there have been race difficulties. It will be remembered that Macao and the blacks were some of the most active and resolute rebels against Spanish rule and the most effective allies of the United States in securing Cuban freedom, says the Denver Statesman. However, when it came to the election of the officials American interests and race prejudice reduced the blacks to an inferior position. This they resented; hence the recent revolt. While we do not know the specific occasion of their rebellion nor the justice of their cause, we are human enough to be interested in them and to desire that they be given fair treatment. It does not follow that they are wrong because they are black nor because they are in an inferior position. 11. American control of Cuba is to mean the Cuban Negro what has happened to the American Negro in the south. It is no improvement of his condition. 12. Spanish rule is gone. In neither case is he a citizen with opportunity to say what the law shall be or how it shall be enforced. The dark cloud of race hate is spreading and our hope is the good sense of the crowd will destroy it like it did slavery. SUCCESS OF MISS H. V. DAVIS. Gifted American Dramatic Reader Praised by People of Jamaica. Jamaica, British West Indies.-Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, universally styled "the Afro-American queen of tragedy," is enjoying a prosperous season in Jamaica in a series of dramatic recitals under the direction of Professor T. Ellis Jackson. She has been greeted by large and fashionable audiences at Kingston and all of the principal cities of the island. The Britons have marveled at the rare talent displayed by Miss Davis on her tour. The Kingston Daily Telegraph says "Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis was a revelation to her audience at the Conversarium recently. In her several dramatic selections from Shakespeare and also humorous conditions from Paul Laurence Dunbar and others she kept the audience spellbound from start to finish, and no one could fail to recognize the great power of her mind. "In the potion scene from 'Homes and Juliet', the letter scene from 'Maebeth' and Portia's speech from 'The Merchant of Venice',' Shakespeare's most exacting selections, she was particularly effective. She was vociferously enced after each selection. "Mine. Noble Bailey Hardy, who accompanied Miss Davis, contributed vocal selections, which elicited many re-calls. Her remarkable contralto voice showed to great advantage in 'All That I Ask Is Love' and Tostif's 'Goodbyy.'" It is expected that Miss Davis will remain in Jamaica throughout the month of June, after which she will visit Haiti and Cuba and tour the cities of the Atlantic seaboard in the south before returning to her home in Washington. Confors Doctor's Degrees Upon Fisk's Social Science Professor. New York.—George E. Haynes, professor of social science in the Fisk university, Nashville, Tenn., a native of Pine Bluff, Ark., who receives the degree of doctor of philosophy from the Columbia university this month (James, is one of the few colored men who have been successful in completing the requirements in courses, examinations and theses which are exacted of such prospective candidates by the leading universities of this country. Mr. Haynes is also director of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, with headquarters in this city. In preparation for this large field of usefulness Mr. Haynes can refer back to a youth of comparative poverty, when it was necessary for him to go to work after completing the eighth grade in the grammar school and continue for three years and to spend two hours in the middle of the day and several hours each night in high school. Following this preparation, he spent one year at the Agricultural and Mechanical college, Normal, Ala.; five years at Fisk university, from which he received the B. A. degree in 1908; two years at Yale, from which he received the A. M. degree in 1904. From September, 1905, to June, 1908, Mr. Haynes was traveling secretary of the international committee of the Young Men's Christian association and visited the Negro educational institutions, and many cities and rural districts of the south. In this capacity he had the opportunity to observe both rural and urban conditions and to compare the efforts made toward bettering the conditions in each section and to compare the results achieved by such efforts. He gave special attention to the concentration of Negroes in cities and the neglect of many students of the opportunity to attack the problems following therefrom. In studying at the New York School of Philanthropy in connection with his work at Columbia university, he made an intensive survey of the Negro at work in cities with special application to New York city, with the result that his mind was fired with inspiration and the desire to work out plans for ameliorating the conditions which have followed invariably the concentration and subsequent segregation of Negroes in cities. The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes is the consequence of this zeal and the achievements of the league are due in a large measure to his planning and enthusiasm. Mr. Haynes is a type of the younger generation of Negroes. He is just thirty-two years of age and belongs to that enthusiastic number of young leaders which give promise and hope for the future of the race. Volunteer Workers in Conference. The first conference of volunteer and employed workers of the Young Women's Christian association was held in New York for three days, beginning on Thursday. June G. Mrs. Addie W. Hunton, general lecturer, presided. Five public meetings were held. Delegates from many distant cities were present. Much good will result from the conference, which was held under the auspices of the national board of the Young Women's Christian association. Secretaryship For I. Garland Penn. Professor I. Garland Penn, who has achieved success in many fields of endeavor for the religious and intellectual advancement of the face, succeeds the Rev. Dr. M. C. B. Mason as secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church. Hope for continued success in his new field is expressed by his large circle of friends. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER ANDERSON'S FIGHT AGAINST PRESTON Superintendent Of Anti Saloon League Scores Mayor Preston And His Methods. The Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of Maryland, William H. Anderson, who is also legislative superintendent of the Temperance Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a member of the National Headquarters Committee of the Anti-Saloon League of Md., made pubile Monday the fact that he has written to every prominent Democratic candidate for President and to some prominent Democrats who are not avowed candidates, including Messrs. Wilson, Clark, Underwood, Harmon, Hearst and Bryan, informing them of the responsibility of Mr. James H. Preston, Mayor of Baltimore, who is an active candidate for the Vice Presidential nomination, for the defeat of the local option bill in the recent Maryland legislature. Mr. Anderson changes that the Mayor was elected to his present position with the aid of the liquor and vice element and repaid them by organizing the legislature against temperance legislation. He has twice challenged the Mayor to a public discussion of his responsibility in the premises. Some of these letters were written several weeks ago. He claims already to have replies from some of the candidates for President, and says further that he is giving this notice in time so that the Democratic party leaders will find it impossible to plead ignorance and thus escape opposition to the ticket from the church and temperance forces in case Mayor Preston is nominated. (4) Elected Delegates. Rev. Joseph L. Butler, past exalted ruler of Monumental Elks, and Richard Morsell, exalted ruler of the lodge have been elected delegates to the session of the Grand Lodge of Elks at Dayton, O., in August. Nelson Price, William Lewis, and Raymond Coates will also represent the lodge. A large number of local men of the antlered herd are expected to attend the session. Another Bank Started Another recent financial institution added to the fifty-odd banks already in successful operation among the Negroes of this country is the Lincoln State Savings Bank, corner of 31 and State Streets, Chicago, Illinois. PINCHBACK URGES THRIFT. Former Governor of Louisiana Says Race Must Make Good. At the May meeting of the New York Historical and Literary society ex-Governor U. B. S. Pinback of Louisiana was the principal speaker. His subject was "Reconstruction Reminiscences," which he treated in a most interesting manner. Ex-Governor Pinback said in part: "There is a great future before us, a great service for us to perform. Notwithstanding the education and wealth among us, we are not making the progress I would like to see made. A quarter of a century ago the colored citizens of Louisiana felt that the white people had no rights that they had to respect. The colored people were in absolute control. "We are in the minority in this country in numbers, intelligence and wealth. Look up and down Broadway. How much of it do we own? Look at the subways. How many shares do we own in them? We must move forward along all lines of industry in the business world. "There is no excuse for a man or woman not making good in these days of opportunity and advancement. I arose from a cabin boy to the position of the chief executive in the state of Louisiana. Not all of the colored men who were representatives in the state legislature or officeholders in those days were ignorant men. "Some of them were intelligent and possessed executive ability to a marked degree. Oscar J. Dunn, the first lieutenant governor of Louisiana, was as black as the ace of spades, but a grander man from principle never trod God's earth. "Those of you who have heard of the reconstruction period, of the charge of incompetence, mismanagement, etc., on the part of those in control of affairs at that time have an opportunity today to make good and to demonstrate to the world that capability and efficiency know no color; that wherever the opportunity affords itself our men and women can make good." Others who spoke were Isaiah Montgomery, founder of Mount Bayon, Miss.; Counselor E. A. Johnson; Counselor D. Macon Webster and Mrs. Bethune, principal of the Girls' Industrial school of St Augustine, Fla. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. The Rev. Dr. John Hurst, late Financial Secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, at the meeting of the General Conference of that body, held in Kansas City, Mo., last month, on the first ballot was chosen a Bishop of that Church. Three others were also elected. The election of our warm personal friend, the Rev. Dr. Hurst, as a Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, gives us genuine joy and pleasure. For more than twenty years we have been closely and intimately associated in all kinds of religious and moral constructive work among our people, and it is always ground for true rejoicing when a man of such strong character, learning, reinforcement, culture and industry as characterize the life of John Hurst is elevated to a place of such marked dignity. The African Methodist Bishops are real leaders of our people, and it should be particularly pleasing to all good men everywhere when such a character is added to those who enjoy exceptional opportunities for influencing the great masses of our people along right lines. There is absolutely nothing which concerns the race which does not concern Bishop Hurst. In this city of Baltimore, few if any movements, for the anchorage of the race, during the past twenty years which have not felt and been helped by the strong and determined personality of our friend. A thoroughly catholic minded man, incapable of any kind of narrowness when the welfare of his race is at stake. His good work in connection with charity organization society of this city will long be remembered; and, the Bethel Home for the Aged and Inhumel, through the ages that are to come, will eloquently reveal the great and strong sympathetic qualities of his heart. Particularly do we remember something of his first charge in ministerial work. It was in the country, in charge of a small rural congregation, near Dorsey, Md., where there were many poor, hard working farmers and domestics. The testimony of his effectiveness, and the helpful way he brought to bear his gracious character upon those simple country people was conveyed to us by the late Rev. William F. Gardner, a priest of the church, who was so won by his faithful endeavor, that it became a genuine pleasure for him to financially respond in helping him to round out a good year's work. But enough—time would fail us in adequately describing the virtues of our brother. He will succeed wherever is his field, for with all his many gifts, he is a Godly man, who believes in righteousness of life, and who earnestly aspires to live the life he preaches. There can never be any real anxiety about a man who knows God in his soul, and who is sure that the Almighty has called him. It is hard to estimate the value to the race, and to religion and piety, of such men as John Hurst and John Albert Johnson. May their tribe ever increase. More important is the increase of such men in the sacred ministry among our people, than a whole country full of industrial schools, and an infinity of material things. Cause For a Rebate A colored undertaker was requested to embalm the body of a colored man. The wife of the deceased asked what the cost would be. He named his usual charge, to which she quickly replied, "I think that's too much." "But it is the regular fee," protested the undertaker. "That may be," assented the widow, "but this ain't a regular corpse. My husband had a wooden leg." The Family Skelton. "Pop, us boys is going to have a min street show." "Yes, son." "Well, can't we have the skeleton old Mrs. Gaddy says you've got in your closet to rattle the bones?"—Baltimore American. Profiling by the Occasion. "I met Pantoulette just now. He's aw ytty bad; can hardly吃 anything and drinks nothing but water." She--And didn't you like to invite him to dinner?-Tele Mele. Consistently Dressed. Mrs. Fuclose--Isn't my new decollet gown great? I tell you, I'm in the swim now. Mr. Fuclose--You are cer- tainly dressed for the part.-Philadelphia' Record. Wouldn't Let Him Die. Bella--He said he would kiss me or die in the attempt. Della--Well? 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See What They Say MANY DEMOCRATS IN WESTERN CITIES The Colored Voter Holding Many Lucrative Positions Under Democratic Rule PROSPEROUS BUSINESS MEN IN INDIANAPOLIS Negroes In Every Section Commencing to Build For Themselves Editorial Correspondence Indianapolis, Ind.—We are now on the last leg of our journey, and before this letter reaches the eye of the reader we will have reached home and settled down until August, when we shall spend a week in the Capital of the Nation with the Shriners. We left our readers in the great city of Chicago. As all know Chicago is the second largest city in the United States, and when we come to consider its area it is probably the largest city in the world. The streets are wide and straight, even in the congested portion of the city the streets run at right angles and are unusually straight for an old section, for in most of the towns when first started the streets run in almost any old direction, and like Boston, you hardly know whether you are coming or going. Chicago boasts of a number of fine churches, prominent among which are Bethel and Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. Churches and Mt. Olivet Baptist. The Afro-American is doing well, and a number of them are holding down splendid jobs, running up to the three figures per month and positions which carry with them great responsibilities. A fine hospital which has already been described in this journal, several fine halls and a number of excellent business places, including a bank which is doing an excellent business. But we must pass on. Leaving Chicago over the Pennsylvania System, we were soon in Brazil, Ind., where we found a warm welcome awaiting us. This is a progressive little city, but has been much hampered for the last year by a strike among the miners, many of whom live here. However, the night we arrived a vote was taken and they decided to go back to work, a fact which was hailed with delight by the storekeepers, merchants, and others. We had the pleasure of inspecting two newspaper plants while here and were cordially greeted by the editors, both of whom we might say by way of parenthesis, were white. There are few colored people in this town, and in politics they are about equally divided between the two great parties. It is fast becoming respectable in the Western cities for a colored man to be known as affiliating with the democratic party, and we found in St. Louis, as well as in Kansas City, colored men who are holding lucrative positions secured by their affiliation with the Democratic party. Policemen, detectives, constables, and clerks, and other officials are to be found in all these cities. Brazil has a Republican majority but has a democratic Mayor, and if he is as pleasant and agreeable to others as we found him, it is no wonder he expects to hold the office for several years to come. Terra Haute is about fifteen or twenty miles from Brazil, and is a most modern, up-to-date city. We were not here long only to pay a fraternal visit to Koran Temple of the Mystic Shrine. Noble Milliard F. Smith, the recorder of that Temple is a fireman and has been for a number of years. Other colored men also hold official positions and are paid by the city. Indianapolis, the metropolis of Indiana, is a thriving, hustling busy city, it is also the capitol of the State and as full of politicians as an egg is full of meat. They live and thrive on politics. Everybody takes some interest in it one way or the other. Here, we found a number of active Afro-Americans, and while our stay was short being confined to about twelve or sixteen hours, we were kept busy and had an opportunity to see some of the town. Dr. S. A. Furniss is probably the leading Negro physician in the city, and has to have an "Auto" to get him around to his patients. We had the pleasure of taking a whirl with him and seeing some of the sights. Dr. A. Brown is also an enthusiastic automobilist and saw that we got back home after a visit to Persian Temple in great THE "POTATO KING" [Pictorial portrait of a man in a suit and bow tie]. J. G. Groves. of Edwardville, Kansas, one of the richest colored men in this country, known as the "Potato King," raises from fifty to seventy-five thousand bushels of potatoes yearly. shape and in good time. We spent a pleasant evening in the beautiful home of Dr. Sumner A. Furniss and a very pleasant time with the Nobles and Dr. Furniss' most pleasant wife and father. The elder Furniss had just retruned from a very pleasant visit to his son, H. W. Furniss, U. S. Minister to Hayti and he gave some very pleasant reminiscences of his visit. We left Indianapolis regretting that we did not have the opportunity of seeing for ourselves many of the interesting things that we heard the colored citizens of this lively interior were doing. It is most pleasant to know and see that in every section of the country the Negro is commencing to build for himself and is providing more and more every year not only for himself but for others, and so many of the boys and girl coming out of our educational institutions are finding places and lucrative positions with people of their own race. This is as it should be, and as the years go by more and more it will be necessary for our people to see to it that such avenues are provided. Transplanting the Negro from the role of consumer and placing him in the ranks of the producer will in course of time make wondrous changes in conditions affecting the race. And we are glad to say to the readers of these articles that many changes for the better are taking place among the colored folks, and we look upon it as a most hopeful sign. We are home again and now we close feeling sorry that our business engagements during our trip did not give us time to make these letters more interesting, which we would have been glad to do. Cosmopolitan Club Out ing To Brown's Grove The Cosmopolitan Outing Club gave a largely attended outing at Brown's Grove last Sunday afternoon. The affairs of the club are always largely attended, and held to kindle the spirit of good will among the members and their friends. Following the outing, the club met at its headquarters, 233 Arch street, where a crab feast was given and the annual election of officers held. As the club always gives several affairs during the summer, watch the Afro-American Ledger for the date of the next outing. The club extends its hearty thanks to their many friends that went to Brown's Grove. The newly elected officers are: Walter R. Langley, president; John Powell, vice president; Raymond Coates, secretary; David Jackson, treasurer; "June" Shields, sergeant-at-arms; "Chappie" Kyer mixologist; Samuel Barney, advance agent; "Chick" Brooks, chairman of the house committee; "Jerry" Hill, chaplain; Robert Goodlow assistant secretary; Robert Graham, master of properties: Alexander Johnson, manager; "Buck" Ringgold, toastmaster; and Walter Dyson dancing master. Other members of the club are: "Froggie" Jones, James Thomas, "Biss" Hill, Hermon Douglass, "Husky" Janney Leigins, James Conway, Robert A. Elliott, James Riley, "Eddie" Myers, Harry Lyons, Ford Dabney, "Jim" Robinson, "Joe" Washington. John Childs, "Buddie" Dent, "Nick" Matthews. "Boogie" Blackston, Lawson N. Duffin, George Chew, Maltimore Brown. Joseph Harris, Oscar Garrison. Emil Davidge Thomas Buckingham. "Googie" Robinson, and John Gough. Mr. James A. Wright, a student at the Harvard Divinity School, is visiting relatives in the city. He is the only colored student in the school. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER LIVING FOR OTHERS AT TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE Colonel Midnight's Impressions of the Real Big Men At Dr. Washington's School EMMET. SCOTT ONE OF THE BEST IN HIS LINE The Work of Dr. R. H. Boyd In The Great Sunday School Congress Tuskegee Institute, Ala.,—Man has such little time in the world, that he must spend to all in doing something and then when he is dead others will take up his work and reap the benefit. For that reason I am inclined to think the Apostle Paul was right when he said to the world, "No man live unto himself, no man dieth unto himself." The man who lives in a selfish world may live wall and then he passes into eternity and you will never hear anything said about him. I know of cases where men have lived and died, and you do not hear their own people talk about them, because they lived the selfish living and did not benefit any one, hence they are not known. If you want to live when you are dead, then devote that life of yours in making others happy. This is an easy thing to do. Let the world look upon you as scattering sunshine, as making people happy, and it is wonderful to see just how you will get into the hearts of the people, and they will take about you for dinner, for breakfast, for supper, and for bed. They will tell their children about you, and they will seek to know you. Such has been the life of Dr. Booker T. Washington, and that is why today he is a great man, be cause his whole life has been devoted to doing for others and making them happy. He has looked up thousands of boys and girls and has tried to point them upward. You will find men and women filling positions in life, and they will tell you that are indebted to Booker T. Washington. Then to visit Tuskegee Institute, look at the buildings, donated by men of means who had confidence in Dr. Washington; and what he was trying to do for the whole race. Associated with him are many able men, and I would mention Major J. B. Ramsey Major Ramsey will ever live, because he has hepled so many boys. Boys who would curse him when they were in a fault and Major would call them out of line and administer the proper discipline, and those same boys to day will stand around and praise him. Then I look into the faces of the same men, and see what they are doing, all because they met Major Ramsey. He is not a man of words but a man of action. He is not a big speaker, but a big doer, and when he tells you a thing, you must just put it down that it has happened. Associated with Major Ramsey, I find Capt. Benjamin E. Ammons, a refined polished gentleman, and then the military genius, Capt. George Austin. I wish you could meet him, and if you never meet him, I want you to carry his name because he is worthy. I not need to mention Emmett J. Scott this week, who is not only the secretary to Principal Washington but the secretary to the whole school, and he is some kind of a secretary I am here to tell you. He knows how to do and what to do. He is strictly business. He can smile, and in that smile he can do so many things. Then he is deaf, dumb, and blind, and these qualities have made him one of the best secretaries in the country. He hears what belongs to him to hear, sees what is intended for him to see, and talks about that which belongs to the public, and when he has a matter in his possession, and you ask him about it, it is then that he is the most know-nothingest man in the world. for in order to keep from telling you that it is not your business, or he is not to discuss that with you, he will simply say, "I don't know." You cannot make a man know a thing. Now I have said all this in order to say to you that I am the happiest man in the world, because I have been in touch with some of the greatest men in the world. I have been to Tuskegee, and in addition to this I have met some men who are doing something. This will bring you to ask? what I am doing here this time of the year, when I should be at some other place, and since you want to know I will have to tell you that I am here attending th annual session of the National Baptist Sunday School Congress, and it is worth while to be here, I am here to tell you. No doubt you have heard of the Great Sunday School Congress. It came out of the brains of another great man, a man who has given his life to do for others, and who has brought something to pass. He is not a college graduate and I suppose you have never heard any one say that Dr. R. H. Boyd, of Nashville, Tenn., was a college man and you never will but he is at the head of the National Baptist Publishing Board, and is worthy of his place. He not only attended to the business of the Board, also the Home Mission Board, but then in addition to this he was placed on many other important positions in this world, and then he has made other places. Seven years ago he called together the Sunday School workers to talk about Sunday School work and see if they could not do even better work by exchanging ideas and discussing methods. They responded to his call, and great has been the result. Great work has been done, and good accomplished for God and the race. To see come together, men and women of every rank in the professional and business world and laboring world, is a great thing and then to hear them talk. This session has been one of the greatest I have attended. I wish you could have seen a train with sleepers, day wagons, baggage wagon, and even an eating wagon, loaded going into Tuskegee full of educated men and women. They reached the school, and to tell you a little more, they allowed me to ride in the sleeping bed car with them and I am not educated, but I am a Baptist We reached here and Dr.-Washington was chairman of the reception committee, and he marched with them to the chapel headed by the Institute band, and they have some band here. I shall not enter into details about the meeting, but I want her to pay my respects to a young man, who is doing something and who is following in the footsteps of his father. Have you heard me tell you about Henry Allen Boyd? Well he is the man behind the gun. He is the man who has taken hold of the Congress, and whose whole heart is in it. Dr. R. H. Boyd spoke it into life, and then turned it over to his son, and his son has worked night and day. You never see him that he is not talking about Congress and Congress business. He has met almost all the men worth meeting, and talked with them about his congress. He has made the railroads see it, and provided such accommodation as he desired to have. He has been a man of worth, and I take off my hat to him when I see him. It is a whole lot to have a young man in this race like this. PETER H. BURGESS DR. R. H. BOYD Dr. Boyd educated his son, and then he took the examination in the post office department, and was given a clerkship in San Antonio, but when his father wanted him, he just stepped out in the road and called, "Allen," and Allen heard his call, and resigned and went to his father. There is no need of educating a son unless he is going to help you out. He went there as a clerk and assistant to his father, and now he is the assistant secretary, and understands every detail of the work, and will put jt into execution whenever he is ready. 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All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Euraw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRG-AMERICAN Co. Week after next we are to have the hords of the "Unterrified" with us. Baltimore is preparing to give them the time of their lives. A good time for the merchants to show what they can do in the selling line. --- The boys and girls as well as many of the teachers can find an opportunity of making some vacation money by getting subscriptions for the Afro-American Ledger during their vacation period. This is a good opportunity. Do not let it pass. Criminations and recriminations are being made on every side out in Chicago these sultry days of summer until one hardly knows where he is AT. However, when it comes to counting the votes, we are of the impression that T. R. will be there with the goods. No wonder the "Steam Roller" is going so smoothly out West. Henry Lincoln Johnson is there, and what he does not know about running a "Steam Roller" is not worth knowing. --- It seems as if "T. R. " is getting the wrong end of a raw deal at Chicago, but wait. The end is not yet and if he does not "come back" it will surprise us greatly. It would be well for the Maryland delegation to remember that there is another election coming off next year, and if they are not careful somebody will get what's coming to them. The vacation season is near at hand. When you go away do not forget to have your favorite paper come to you every week. You will find it a great consolation to have it with you. AN UNUSUAL HONOR FOR THE RACE The recent appointment of the Rev. Henry L. Phillips, D. D., of Philadelphia, as archdeacon for Church Extension among the colored race in the diocese of Pennsylvania, the first appointment of its kind north of Mason and Dixon's line. Dr. Phillips is the senior Negro priest of the Episcopal Church, a man of strong character and much practical experience as an administrator. His entire ministry has been spent in Pennsylvania in close personal contact with many of the most representative men of this country, who have long since learned to think of him and treat him as a man without any regard whatever to race or color. Under the Bishop of the diocese, he is to have charge of all the missionary endeavor, in the way of church extension, among the colored race. In all parts of the country, especially in the North and West, the Episcopal Church is rapidly increasing among the colored people. One of the chief causes of this new impulse is to be accounted for by the influence of the Episcopal Church upon African Methodism, and the influence of African Methodism upon the Episcopal Church. The city of Philadelphia gave birth both to organized African Methodism and organized Episcopal work among the Negroes. Negroes who were originally Methodists furnished the neuclus for both organizations. Consequently, Bishop White, Benjamin Franklin, and other eminent white Episcopalians sustained a peculiarly helpful relation not only towards, colored Episcopalians, but likewise towards African Methodists, materially helping them in their early struggles. And it has been thus all along. Thus, it is significantly important that the first colored priest ever appointed to such a place of large responsibility, and a representative of Episcopal prerogative of the historic see of Pennsylvania, should be a man who not only thoroughly believes in his own kind, in the Episcopal Church, but whose whole ministerial life has been characterised by the sweetest, most affectionate, and constant association with the ecclesiastical and social life of African Methodists, as well as with colored Christians of every name. What a hopeful sign it is for real Christian unity when so great a body as the Episcopal Church can send forth, to touch the lives of colored people, in Pennsylvania, not one to talk about"Apostolic succession," but to typify Apostolic zeal and love by his brotherly intercourse with men who are trying the best they know to serve the Lord Christ. THE QUESTION OF THR NEGRO ELKS. The Court of Appeals, New York, has recently handed down a decision, which in effect, will compel the Negro "Elks" to so change the title of their order as to eliminate therefrom the word "Elk," or "Elks." At first, this may seem rather hard upon our colored brethren, but, having read the wording of the opinion of the Court we fail THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER to see how the Court could have decided otherwise, and we are disposed to look upon the whole matter as a racial victory, and not a racial defeat. Class Day Exercises Of The Colored High School The Class Day exercises of the graduating class of the Colored High One people, without any respect to nationality or otherwise, constitute the sovereignty of the State. this sovereignty, through its agents, the Legislature, has authorized the formation of a certain organization for the good of the whole community, and this organization is generally known by a title which it has adopted. The State having conferred a privilege must protect its citizens in the enjoyment of the same. Another organization comes into being using a title which so closely resembles the one in operation that its continuance would cretinally result in misleading citizens with respect to which is the bona fide organization with proper jurisdiction as authorized and sanctioned by the State. The State must therefore forbid the second party from interfering with the privilege already conferred upon the first party. But it will be said that the "white" Elks do not extend their benefits and privileges to colored men, and therefore, it does not at all injure the "white" Elks because of the title used by the "colored" Elks. As a matter of fact, the law knows nothing about the assumed discrimination the original body of "Elks" are said to make with respect to those who are premitted to participate in its benefits and privileges. Now, it seems to us that the present decision of the Court of Appeals opens the way to certain people of the community to bring action seeking an annullment of the charter granted the original body of Elks, on the ground that its terms of admission, and fellowship do not apply to the community generally, but only to a special portion of the community, to the hindrance of other members of the community who are restrained from availing themselves of its privileges on account of their "color." The community is one. There may be a dozen different nationalities making up that community, but surely it could not be said to be good law, that a community thus constituted, should grant a public privilege for the benefit of the whole community, and then permit those receiving the charter to use it for a different purpose than what appears upon its face. Take another illustration. We have what is called the Young Men's Christian Association. It is incorporated for the moral and spiritual benefit of MEN, not white men. Hence, it could be much better to legally force that body to live up to its act of incorporation, or either amend the act by inserting, "white" men, than to do the silly and absurd thing of starting a similar organization and prefixing it with the word "colored." Our attitude should be, What saith the Law? We must be law aiding citizens. We do not have a Court House, white, and Court House, colored. There is only one court in a State, and no adjective is used to describe it. It is neither white or colored. If public franchises are to be granted to apply in their operations along class or race lines, then it ought to be specified in the bond. Where no such specification is made the assumption is most reasonable that there are to be no exceptions of that nature. There is but one duty for us, as a race of people, and it is to have the Court clearly interpret what is the Law. The Liberator, of Los Angeles, Cal., need not worry itself about the "Hon. James Alexander, President of the Afro-American Council" and his little joke of being called a "California Pimp," at the late General Conference of the A. M. E. Chruch, at Kansas City, Mo. As to his being called that pretty little pet name we know nothing, but the remainder of this joke, is simply a joke and nothing more, for there is not a word of truth in it. We are afraid that the "Hon. James Alexander" has made a joke of the Liberator for publishing what he says about the conference and other things. The "Hon." Alexander is a gentleman of high imaginative character to say the least. We feel sorry for the Liberator's great leader, and feel that it has a gold brick on its hands. A Successful Undertaker G. W. Franklin, C10 Chestnut St., Chattanooga, Tenn., president of the National Funeral Directors Association, is one of the most successful undertakers in the country. He has an ample outfit of every equipment necessary in his line. His hearses numbering three, landaus, and other vehicles, fifteen, and tenor twelve head of horses etc., and is estimated to be worth at least $20,000. In addition to his undertaking establishment, Mr. Franklin owns valuable city property and two farms aggregating $30,000. Class Day Exercises Of The Colored High School The Class Day exercises of the graduating class of the Colored High School were held at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church last (Friday) night. An attractive program was presented. Miss Ruth M. Sydes, daugher of Rev. M. F. Sydes, was the salutatorian, and Miss Cecilia Gaines, daughter of Rev. A. L. Gaines, valedictorian. The class history was read by James H. Carter, and Miss Hester M. Biddle presented the class prophecy. The class sang several songs including the ode "To Alma Mater," and the Alumni orchestra played several selections. The class ode was composed by Miss Hester Biddle. The opening lines follow: "Thou, mother, stately, stern, and vet so tender. Thou careful one who four years has reared. has reared, And sought to cultivate our crude young minds, Thou who has clasped us to thy gen'rous bosom. And given us milk of rudimental knowledge Infusing with that mental nourishment A part of thine own nature. And must thou set our feet so timid and untried. To tread the road of life?" Two playlets were also presented. The alumni medal was awarded Miss Hester May Biddle, Mr James A. B. Callis making the presentation speech. The benediction was offered by Rev. Dr. M. J. Naylor. The officers of the class are: George L. Murray, president; Daniel E. Boley, vice president; Junius T. Banks, secretary; Miss Ruth M. Sydes, assistant secretary, and Miss Ceclia Gaines, treasurer. The commencement will take place at the Lyric next Friday night. Prof. R. C. Bruce, of Washington, will deliver the address to the graduates. A Garage Company Organized The United Garage Company, capitalized at $15,000, is the name of a new corporation which has recently been organized in Boston. Its object is to build, maintain, and lease buildings for the storage and keeping and repairing of automobiles and other motor vehicles, also to sell and operate the same. A tract of land of 6'000 square feet has been purchased on Minon Street, Back Bay, at a cost of $6,000, on which to put the necessary buildings of the plant, Jesse Goode, of Goode, Denison and Henry Company, the wholesale and retail grocery firm of the South End, is the president and James R. Jones, one of the few colored men to own motor trucks, is the treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Foote Honored Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Foote, of 1003 Linden avenue, gave a reception last Monday evening in honor of their cousins, Mrs. Ingram and her sister, Mrs. Emerson, of Philadelphia, Pa., They were formerly of Baltimore. Mrs. Foote was assisted in receiving their many, friends by Miss Beatrice Foote, of Cockeysville, The evening was very pleasantly spent. Vocal selections were rendered. Mr. Joseph Tucker entertained with a piano selection. At a late hour refreshments were served. Among those present were Mrs. Sadie Brown, Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. W. Baskerville, Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph, Tucker, Miss Lillie Queen, Miss Beatrice Foote, Mr. Clarence Swan, Mr. Howard Brown, Mr. Louis Pully, Mr. W. Baskerville. Holding Open Air Services The members of Centennial M. E. Church, Caroline and Brank streets, under the leadership of the pastor, Rev. Dr. Daniel W. Shaw, are conducting open air services in the southeastern section of the city. Services were held in the 300 block of South Dallas street last Sunday, and much fervor was manifested. Services will be held in the same block this Sunday afternoon. Presented A Purse Rev. W. A. Griffith, rector of St. Mary Episcopal Church, Orchard street, was presented with a purse of $400 by the members of his congregation, following the services Sunday. The presentation came as a surprise to Father Griffiths, who is very popular with his parishoners. Mrs. Elizabeth Coates, of 809 Pierce street, left Tuesday of this week for North Hatley, Canada, where she will spend the summer. ANNUAL MEETING OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Discussed Best Means To Award Alumni Medal In The Future Without Friction. A committee was appointed at the annual meeting Monday of the Alumni Association of the Colored High School to reach an understanding by which the alumni medal may be awarded without friction. The question was brought before the association by Mr. H. T. Pratt, who said that there were competitors for the medal this year, one of whom has only been in the school one year and the others three and one half years. The winner in the contest this year, he said, was a pupil who had attended the school for four full years. He pointed out that with the adoption of the elective system and the fact that the courses are varying and that some of the pupils graduate in less than four years makes it necessary for a definite understanding to be reached. The medal is now awarded to the pupil who makes the highest average in English and who writes a satisfactory thesis. Before the elective system was] introduced in the school, the medal was awarded to the pupil making the highest average in the last two years of the course. Mr. William Griggs, chairman of the executive committee, made a report of the work of the association. The association has now about $360 in hand, and when the fund reaches the $500 mark it will be used in anti-tuberculosis work. The following officers were elected: Mr. James A. B. Callis, president; Mr. James L. Thomas, vice president; Mr. G. Sumner Whyte, recording secretary; Miss Lottie Chase, corresponding secretary; and Miss Florence Matthews, treasurer. A Reception A very beautiful reception was tendered Miss Mary Turner, P. M. N. G. of H. H. of Ruth, G. U. O. of O. F., of New York city, by Mrs. Rebecca Gipson, W. R., of Queen Esther H. H. of Ruth, No. 55, G. U. O. of O. F., of Baltimore, on Monday evening, June 3 Mr Harvy Smith, captain of Baltimore city Patriarchie No 9, was toast master Miss Annie R. Johnson, D. G. M. N. G. of District H. H. of Ruth, responded. Mr. Chas. Carpenter first Lieut., of Baltimore city Patriarchie No. 9, also Mr. Moses Ewell 2nd Lieut. made excellent speeches followed by Mrs. E. Chesley, S. Bailey, L. Doar, A. Jacksn, and M. Clark, all P. M. N. G. of Queen Esther H. H. of Ruth N. 55; Mr. Chas. Hoes, M. V. Patriarchie; and Mr. J. C. Barnes, P. S. W. S., of Eastern Star Tab., No. 54 of Moses. Miss Turner made a very excellent speech in regard to the work of the order and also responded to the other speeches. The hostess was then introduced who also gave some very wholesome remarks on the order. At a late hour the guests were ushered into the dining room where a sumptuous repast waited them. Miss Turner left the city for New York Thursday morning June 6. A Sixty-Day Rally At Ebenezer M. E. Church Washington, June 13.—A sixty-day rally resulting in the raising of $2,807 has just ended at Ebenezer M. E. Church. Of the amount secured $2,000 were paid on the mortgage debt of the church, which leaves $6,000 remaining. Rev. W. H. Dean, who has made an enviable record in rising large sums for church work is pastor of the church. The church was divided into twelve tribes for the raising of the money.' The tribes and the captains follow: Naphtali, Mrs. Georgia Miller, $371; Zebulon, Peter Butler, $315; Levi, Rev. W. H. Dean, $285; Isaachar, A. W. Dangerfield, $266; Simeon, Miss Ella Hickman, $248; Benjamin, Mrs. Amelia Spriggs, $229; Judah, Mrs. Nannie Ware, $204; Asher, Miss Mary Griffin, $204; Reuben, Mrs. Emma Jordan, $192; Gad, Mrs. Emma Gilbert, $175; Dan, Mrs. Virginia Allen. $100; Joseph, Mrs. Eliza Thomas, $89; Sunday School, Rudolph Wheeler, superintendent, $65; Epworth League, Grant Countee, president, $59. Successful Meetings Held At Wayland Baptist Church - Elects Officers. The fifteenth annual session of the Colored Baptist Convention of Maryland came*to an end at Wayland Baptist Church last Friday night after one of the most successful meetings in its history. Reports submitted during the session showed that over $1000 had been raised for the various needs of the convention. The various churches connected therewith reported that there had been a large increase in membership during the year. The Woman's Educational Convention, through its president, Mrs. Mary F. Smith, and the Woman's Baptist Home and Foreign Missionary Society, through its president, Mrs. Bettie Holmes, made reports of their respective work during the year. The former body is a hard working auxiliary and helps to raise funds for the maintenance of the Clayton Williams University, which institution is fostered by the convention. The educational sermon was preached by Rev. R. W. Eubanks. The needs of the University were presented Friday by Rev. W. J. Winston, president of the institution; Rev. J. H. Taylor, chairman of the board of trustees; Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, and others. The school, under the administration of President Winston, is growing in influence, and has enrolled a number of young men and women. It is the only educational institution in the State wholly maintained by the race. The convention was organized by Rev. Johnson and is supported entirely by the churches connected therewith, and the churches are supported only by their members. The next session will be held at Mt. Sinai Church; Rev. John H. Taylor, pastor. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Revs. John H. Taylor, president; M. A. Kyle, vice president; William I. Johnson, second vice president; R. D. Johnson, secretary; and T. F. Wyatt, treasurer. Rev. M. J. Naylor Highly Honored New Pastor of Sharp St. Memorial Church Royally Entertained By Admirers. A representative audience assembled at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church last Monday night to extend a formal welcome to their new pastor, Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D., recently assigned to this charge by Bishop W. F. Anderson. In responding, Dr. Naylor payed a glowing tribute to the church for the enviable record it had made as the mother of Methodism among the colored people of this city. He further stated that in the erection of the $75,000 edifice in which the congregation worships they had enhanced the wealth and attractiveness of Baltimore and thus had become benefactors of a great and growing city. Dr. Naylor is a graduate of Morgan College, this city, and a graduate in divinity of Howard University, and received his doctor of divinity degree from the latter school. He is not a stranger in this city having served Ames M. E. Church five years under the five year limit, afterwards Asbury in East Baltimore three years, from which he was appointed district superintendent of the Baltimore District. Rev. Dr. Naylor represented the Washington Conference as delegate both at the General Conference of the M. E. Church held in this city four years ago and also at the one just closed at Minneapolis, Minn. At the recent alumni meeting held at Morgan College, Rev. Naylor was elected president of that body to succeed Prof. Carrington Davis. Others who spoke included: Revs. J. O. Spencer, G. F. Bragg, W. A. C. Hughes, A. Young, I. L. Thomas, C. G. Cummings, Hugh Watson, Mrs. Florence Owens, G. A. Owers, Mrs. Jennie Ross, and G. W. Keys. Mrs. Naomi Wright was chairman of the Committee of Arrangement; The congregation of Payne Memorial Church has purchased the property at 1334 N. Calhoun street as a parsonage for Rev. James G. Martin, pastor of the church. YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE Commencement Exercises of the Maryland Normal and Industrial School, Bowie, Md. On Wednesday, June 19th, 1912, at 2 o'clock P. M. Commencement address by Dr. A. C. Garner. Other addresses by members of the State Board of Education of Maryland. Delivery of Diplomas by the State Superintendent. Music by one of Baltimore's Best Bands. Purchase your ticket for Jericho Park, Md., which station is directly at the school. Train will leave Baltimore at 12.50 p. m. Trains return to Baltimore at 5.40 and 6.40 p. m. Trains will leave Washington at 1.10 p. m., returning at 7 p. m. Denton Notes Denton, Md., June 13.—Children's Day was observed at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday. The church was handsomly decorated with plants and cut flowers. A very fine program was rendered. Mrs. Louisa Tilghman, of Philadelphia, is visiting her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Bailey. Mr. Loraine Gibbs was summoned by telegraph to the bed side of his sick mother in Philadelphia last week. Mr. C. H. Lewis has accepted a position in the Denton bakery. Miss Laura Smith, of Baltimore, paid a short visit to Mrs. O. G. Flamer Monday. R. W. Council Meets The sixty-fifth annual session of the Right Worthy Council of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria was held at Moses Hall 608 N. Eutaw street Thursday and Friday. There were 120 delegates present from various parts of the State. Mr. and Mrs. Porter Horored Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Porter have been receiving marked attention from their many friends. They have not been able to accept the many invitations extended them. Mrs. Lizzie Lee, of 606 W. Hoffman street, gave a reception in their honor Sunday, June 2, 1912. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Porter Miss Landon of New York; Dr. Wm. E. Harris Miss Rubie Young Dr. Frederick I. Harvey Young, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Madden and Charles Carroll Presented A Purse Rev. Wm. E. Griffin, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, of Englewood, N. J., made a brief visit to Baltimore last week as the guest of his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Giffin, 1061 Argyle avenue. He left Saturday for Philadelphia to preach a very interesting sermon on Sunday. A Prosperous Farmer Henry Johnson, a prosperous farmer of Carroll County, Tennessee, has successfully demonstrated what thrift and constant attention to work will do for any member of the race. He is the owner of 1,700 acres of fertile land, which he has divided into seventeen farms and cultivated by his tenants whose chief crop is cotton. Mr. Johnson frequently has in operation at one time thirty-four plows on his land. He has his own blacksmith shop, haybaler, feedcrushers, and sorghum mills. Miss Bertha May Thompson has returned to the city from Hampton Institute, Virginia, where she has been taking a training course in domestic and academic work since last September. Mrs. Amanda E. Robinson is up and out again after several weeks of confinement to her home, 2029 Druid Hill avenue, with an attack of muscular rheumatism. Misses Isador Kess and Ariel Dorsey were among the Baltimoreans who attended the commencement at Howard University. Miss Ariel Dorsey, of 1103 Etting street, has gone to North Hatley, Canada, for the summer. Closing day of the Ministers Alliance meeting at race Presbyterian Church Monday June 17, 1912. Rev. T. H. Lee Ph. D. will preside. Paper by Rev. F. M. Sydes, pastor of Waters A. M. E. Church. Subject: "The Two Visions of Man." PROGRAM 11 A. M., Rev. Ida Nelson, choir and congregation. 3 P. M., Sermon, Rev J. L. Williams to all our young people's organizations of our sister churches. Miss Mable Addison Solo Mrs. Mary Stewart Solo Miss Sarah Smith Recitation Miss Virginia Richadson Recitation Miss Daisy Bender Duet Misses Irene Darkins and Addie Pennington Miss Bertha Dockins SMITH—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Catherine Smith, who departed this life one year ago June 11, 1911. We often sit and think of you When we are all alone For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own. Days of sadness still come o'er us Tears of sorrow silently flow, Fond memory keeps our mother near us Though heaven claimed her one year ago. By her devoted children. HARRIS — In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mrs. Abbey Harris, who departed this life in full triumph of faith at her home on Laurce street, Pocomoke City, Md., June 4, 1911. Dearest mother, how I miss you Since from earth you passed away, And my heart is aching sorely As I think of you each day. By her son, Mr. Harris, and daughter, Mrs. Rector. The Myrtle Dining Room, 502 W. BIDDLE STREET is reopened by MRS. A. WILSON Best Service. Up-to-date. European Plan. Rooms by Day or Week. See me first. Why go to Jerusalem for such as we have at Wright's Ice Cream Parlor? 818 PIERCE STREET Ice Cream and Fancy Ices. Special reduction to Churches and Outings. Avoid the rush. Secure your tickets and go with us on the Great Moonlight Excursion To Brown's Grove, FRIDAY, JULY 5th, 1912 Under the auspices of the I. O. of St. Luke Club On Steamer Starlight. Tickets, Round Trip, 25 Cents. Boat leaves Miller's Wharf at 8.30 P. M. Here we are again. Come have a joyful ride. There will be a BLOCK CARNIVAL AND AUTOMO- BILE RIDE Given under the auspices of the Daughters of Allen of St. John's'. A. M. E. Church, Lexington St., near Pine. Monday Eyening, June 17th, 1912 Admission 10 Cents, including the ride. Refreshments on sale. Mrs. Daisy Beander, Pres. The Colored Catholic Club will give a grand outing at Greenwood Electric Park, Catonsville, Thursday evening, June 20. $5.00 in prizes will be distributed. Tickets 15 cents. Music by the Huntsmen's Band. Charles E. Gladden, president, John Nichols, chairman of the committee on arrangements. FOR SALE A magnificent three story house in the 1100 block of N. Carey street. Eight rooms and bath. Strickly modern. Apply to P. H. Pratt, 1322 Argyle avenue. FOR SALE Two revolving barber chairs and a washstand in good con- tion, cheap bargain. Apply or address to (J) 628 N. Eutaw street. BRAM SECOND GIRL'S DAY Sunday, June 16th, 1912 Solo Miss Emma Butler Solo Miss Nannie Wolford Solo Miss Arefus Webb Piano Overture Miss Annie Gentt Paper Miss Bessie Smith Solo Miss Emma Langford Duet Misses Edith Hill and Irene Wilson Mrs. Marie Martin, president; THE AFRO-AMERICAN- EDGER GO WITH THE YOUNG MEN'S AID ASSOCIATION Of Madison Street Presbyterian Church To Chestertown on the Steamer Starlight WEDNESDAY, JULY 10th Fare, Round Trip, 50 Cents Children under 10 years. 25 Cents Music Concert Excursion to Brown's Grove By Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club SATURDAY, JUNE 22nd, 1912 Boat leaves Miller's Wharf at 8.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. GOOD MUSIC Dinner and Refreshments on Sale Attention! Forward March Come go with Baltimore. No. 9 Drill Corps, G. U. O. To St. Michaels, Mn., on the Ste MONDAY, JULY 29th, Fare, 50 cents. Chil Liut. Col. T. B. Slater, Ch Capt. J. Harvey Smith, Secf Annual Outing at Greenweed Electr By the Baltimore County Teacher Monday, June 24th from 8 a. From 7 to 8 p. m., addresses by Dr. L. B. Moore, Prof. D. S. S. Goodlove, of the State Baseball Games—Govans vs. Towson Ellicott C. Music by the Clef Orchestra, Prof. C. J. Woodland, Pres. E. A. Johnson, Se ADMISSION HELLO! FOR THE ogo with Baltimore Patr No. 9 Drill-Corps, G. U. O. of O. F. Michaels, Mn., on the Steamer An MONDAY, JULY 29th, 1912 ts. Children under Lièut. Col. T. B. Slater, Chairman Capt. J. Harvey Smith, Secfetary Ruting at Greenweed Electric Park, O the Baltimore County Teachers' Associat Day, June 24th from 8 a. m. to 12 m., addresses by Dr. L. B. Moore, of Howard Prof. D. S. S. Goodlove, of the State Normal Sch —Govans vs. Towson Ellicott City vs. Pikea by the Clef Orchestra, Prof. Proctor, Le land, Pres. E. A. Johnson, Sec. K. A. ION HELLO! FOR THE— Annual Outing at Greenweed Electric Park, Catonsville By the Baltimore County Teachers' Association Monday, June 24th from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. From 7 to 8 p. m., addresses by Dr. L. B. Moore, of Howard University and Prof. D. S. S. Goodlove, of the State Normal School Baseball Games—Govans vs. Towson Ellicott City vs. Pikesville—3 p. m. Music by the Clef Orchestra, Prof. Proctor, Leader. C. J. Woodland, Pres. E. A. Johnson, Sec. K. A. Pitts, Chr. ADMISSION 25 CENTS .SHRINERS MOONLIGHT. .SHRINERS MOONLIGHT. GREATER BROWN'S GROVE, Given by the Arab Patrol of Jerusalem's Temple, No. 4, A. E. A. O. Noble's of Mystic Shrine TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 25th, 1912 Music by the Pythian Orchestra TICKETS 25 CENTS Boat leaves Miller's Wharf, foot of Caroline St., 8.30 P. M. "I have said it," S. George Wesley, Potentate. "And it is coming," Geo. T. Duppin, Recorder. The Drexel Parisien Given under the Personal Super MR. ERNEST PUR HIGHLAND ELECTRIC PARK, For Kerr's Orchestra Friday Evening, June 28, 1912, from Souvenirs to the First 50 Hear Purviance's "Gavott RED MOON FANT For the benefit of the Eva Jenifer Neighbor personal supervision of Mr. Ernest HIGHLAND ELECTRIC PARK MO Kerr's Orchestra Anm You are cordially invited to be Central Business Association at High On their First Annual Out THURSDAY, JUNE 20th T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra from Committee of Arrangements — J. Walter Thrower, Sr., Treas.; W, M. Mitchell, Sec'y, J. Diggs, Ernest Riggs, Edward Purnell., Robe Parker, Stewart Cooper, Rush Williams and H ADMISSION 25 CENTS TO ER BROWN'S GROVE, the Arab Patrol of Jerusalem No. 4, A. E. A. O. Noble s of Mystic Shrine EVENING, JUNE 25th, 1912 by the Pythian Orchestra MKETS 25 CENTS Miller's Wharf, foot of Caroline St., 8.30 P. M. ," S. George Wesley, Potentate. Evening," Geo. T. Duppin, Recorder. The Drexel Parisienne Idyll Given under the Personal Supervision of MR. ERNEST PURVIANCE AND ELECTRIC PARK, Formerly Pit- day Evening, June 28, 1912, from 6.30 to 1 Souvenirs to the First 50 Ladies Hear Purviance's "Gavotte Rag" ED MOON FANTASTIC Fit of the Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club Personal supervision of Mr. Ernest Purviance ELECTRIC PARK MONDAY, JUNE 's Orchestra Anmmission 25 You are cordially invited to be with the Business Association at Highland Elk On their First Annual Outing THURSDAY, JUNE 20th, 1912 Herson Kerr's Orchestra from 7.30 to 11.4 Size of Arrangements — J. Walter Brooks, O. Treas., W, M. Mitchell, Sec. y.; Charles B. Riggs, Edward Purnell, Robert Thrower, Art Cooper, Rush Williams and Henry Tompkin ADMISSION 25 CENTS GREATER BROWN'S GROVE, Given by the Arab Patrol of Jerusalem Temple, No. 4, A. E. A. O. Noble s of Mystic Shrine TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 25th, 1912 Music by the Pythian Orchestra TICKETS 25 CENTS Boat leaves Miller's Wharf, foot of Caroline St., 8.30 P. M. "I have said it," S. George Wesley, Potentate. "And it is coming," Geo. T. Duppin, Recorder. The Drexel Parisienne Idyl Given under the Personal Supervision of MR. ERNEST PURVIANCE HIGHLAND ELECTRIC PARK, Formerly Pitts Park Kerr's Orchestra Friday Evening, June 28, 1912, from 6.30 to 11.45. Souvenirs to the First 50 Ladies Hear Purviance's "Gavotte Rag" RED MOON FANTASTIC For the benefit of the Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club under the personal supervision of Mr. Ernest Purviance. HIGHLAND ELECTRIC PARK MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1912 Kerr's Orchestra Anmmission 25 Cents Committee of Arrangements - J. Walter Brooks, Chair; Robert Thrower, Sr., Treas.; W, M. Mitchell, Sec'y.; Charles Boyd, Edward Diggs, Ernest Riggs, Edward Purnell., Robert Thrower, jr.; James Parker, Stewart Cooper, Rush Williams and Henry Tompkins, ADMISSION 25 CENTS ...CAMP MEETING... At Germania Park, Sund 3 to 10.30 P.M. Under auspices of Ebenezer and Respectively MRS. ANNA JACKSON, the great EVAN had a large experience in Campmeetings in La other States will be present. Come and hear New York, a strong and able preacher, assiste mania Park, Sunday June 3 to 10.30 P.M. Espices of Ebenezer and Waters C Respectively NA JACKSON, the great EVANGELIST of experience in Campmeetings in La., Tex., O will be present. Come and hear her. Dr strong and able preacher, assisted by Asbury Under auspices of Ebenezer and Waters Churches Respectively MRS. ANNA JACKSON, the great EVANGELIST of the South has had a large experience in Campmeetings in La., Tex., Oh., and many other States will be present. Come and hear her. Dr. Jackson, of New York, a strong and able preacher, assisted by Asbury M.E. Church Praying and Singing Band, lead by Brother William Jones, will also be present. This is one of the most up-to-date groves for our people in the city plenty of shade, (shelter for 4000) Car fare 5 cents. Sunday, June 23d, services by Drs. Sydes and Norris. Take any car and transfer to York Road or Catonsville Cars going West, get off at Longwood street and go South one block. The public invited to come help us. Music—Vocal and instrumental. Parents and Friends are invited to a service with the future church. Special Literary Program Instructress—Mrs. L. Woingust, Miss R.M. Sydes, Miss Mamie Woolford E. S. Hill, Sec'y. J. F. Waters, Supt. Rev. M. F. Sydes, Postor. Colored Fresh Air Circle. Extraordinary. Big Demonstration Burning of the Mortgage at Trinity A.M.E. Church, Monday, June 24,8.p.m. The vessel in which the mortgage will be burned was made at the foundry of Fen. Ridgley over 100 years ago. See it. Praise service from 8.15 to 8.45 conducted by Mrs. Martha Thompson. Mrs. Nellie Reese. The program will be most interesting and will be complete in next week's paper. Miss Ida R. Cummings, pres.; Mrs. Martha Thompson, vice pres.; Mrs. M. R. Brince, sec.; Mrs. F. K. Owens, cor. see'y; Mrs. N. G. Bragg, treasurer; Mrs. A. L. Martin, Chr. of Ex. Com. Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey, Director, and Mr. T. Henderson Kerr, Violin Soloist Sharp St. M. E. Church, Sunday, June 23d, 1912, 8 P. M. Under the auspices of the Parsonage Aid Association Silver Offering Mrs. J. S. Hardy, Chair Mrs. L. Anderson, Sec. M. L. May, C. Master T Jane Idyl serviation of ENVIANCE Amerly Pitts Park from 6.30 to 11.45. badies Rag" TASTIC Worhood Club under the first Purviance. SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 1912 Commission 25 Cents With the Randland Electric Park Building, 1, 1912 from 6.30 to 11.45 p. m. Brooks, Chair; Robert Charles Boyd, Edward T Thrower, jr.; James Jenry Tompkins, 'S ay June 16th, Waters Churches JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor 2:30 p. m. Sunday School 7:30 p. m. Preaching All welcome WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a.m., special Sermon by the Pastor Good news for all 3 p. m., Sunday School Children's Day Exercises. 7.45 p. m., Children's Day Program with choice music. Prayer meeting: every Wednesday night. Everybody welcome Everybody welcome W. C. Tongue, Supt. 3 p. m., Children's Day Services. 4 p. m., Sermongto the various orders of the church under King's Daughters, Mrs. Elnora Myers, president. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Thomas H. Brooks, D.D., of Waseington. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. O. Pastor. Girls' Day. 9.30 a. m., Bible Class' 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Ida Nelson. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. L. Williams. p. m., Platform meeting. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Local Preschoolers Day. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. A. J. Smith. 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Sermon to Bands by Pastor. Subject: "Does the Bible Endorse Singing and Praying Bands." 3 p. m., Platform Service. THE DEDICATION SERVICES Of the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Hagerstown, Md., Rev. David Johnson, pastor, will take place Sunday, June 16, 1912, and continued for one month. The dedication sermon will be delivered by Bishop L. J. Coppin at 1:30 p. m. Trains will leave Hillen Station at 8:57 a. m., Union Station at 9 a. m. Will arrive in Hagerstown at 11:55 a. m. Will return from Hagerstown at 4:05 p. m., arriving in the city at 7:30 p. m. Round trip $1.25. We cordially invite you to attend our services. Look Wait Come go. St. Paul's M. E. Sunday School Excursion to the Renown Brown's Grove, Monday July 15, 1912. Rev. S. H. Norwood pastor; Thos. H. Franklin, suptendent. Boat leaves usual hours from Millers wharf Cosing exercises of the ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE COLLEGE Baccalaureate sermon Sunday June 16th, at Perkins Square Baptist Church at 8 p. m., George and Ogden streets, by Rev. F. R., Williams, D. D., Ph. D. Commencement on Thursday, June 20th. Psalmist Baptist Church, Riggs avenue, near Carey, Rev. Junius Gray, D. D., pastor, at 8 p. m. TO THE PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that Mr. Leon Hall, of 1741 Druid Hill avenue is no longer in the employment of Mr. Robt. A. Eliott, funeral undertaker and embalmer, of 506 Rogers avenue, Baltimore city, Md. By order of Mrs. Robert A. Elliott. A grand musical entertainment will be given at the Union Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, pastor, Monday evening, June 17, by the Cottage Association. Rev. W. H. Skipwith, the evangelist will render special music for the evening. Mrs. Bettie L. Byrd, president. Madam Amanda Dockins, one of the most beautiful artistic singers of Baltimore, and company will give one of her grand musical concerts at Bethel A. M. E. Church at Easton. Md., on the 18, Rev. Cooper, pastor, and one at Asbury M. E. Church on the 19, Rev. Wallace pastor. She will also give one at the M. P. Church, Rev. Handy pastor. The Baltimore and Eastern Schre and Virginia Quarterly meeting will hold their third quarterly meeting at the Nazarine F. B. Church, Whatcoat street near Prestman street on Saturday and Sunday. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lauvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon 3 P. M., Sunday School 8 p. m., Special Service HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Oor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514. Druid Hill. Ave. 11 a. m., Sermon, 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3.30 p. m., preaching by a Stranger. 8 p. m., Sermon. Monday night, June 17th, Missionary Society. All invited and made welcome. H. W. Hiner, Supt. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a. m. Preaching. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Miss Bertha Fleming, Supt. 8 p. m. Preaching. 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 8 p. m., sermon by pastor TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D. Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Grand Rally. All Captains will report. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor to the Damascus Circle and the Southern Section, No. 1, of Baltimore, and the Progressive Circle of Ebenczer A. M. E. Church, Mrs. Annie R. James, Pres. 8 p. m., Song Service and Rally. Herbert Frisby, Supt. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Residence: 1342 N. Calhoun Street Sunday, June 16th, 1912. 11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Special interest taken in your children at our School. 8 p. m., Preaching. Come worship with us. Mr. C. E. Dorsey, Supt. S. S. Emma Gilles, Sec. Class meetings Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Strangers Welcome. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CH. Dolphin and Etting Street W. Edward Williams D.D., Min. The Manse 623 W. Lanvale st., Services: 11 a. m., Sermon by the minister. 12.30 P. M., Sunday School will be held at this hour, 12.30 to 1.30 P. M. during the summer. 8 P. M., Sermon by the Minister. William Anderson, Supt. Miss Ruth Lee, Directress Miss Margaret Rusk., Organist GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class 11 a. m., Rev. Henry. 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Sermon to the Rag Men's Association. 6.30 p. m., C. E. D. 8 p. m., Preaching. J. W. Fowler, Pres. of C. E. D. T. H. McGowan, Supt. CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street. Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard, pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Abraham Hill. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Special Children's Day Exercises. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service of the C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. SUNDAY, JUNE 16th, at 5 P. M. Willing Workers' Day. Program: Paper, Miss Ruth Gibson; solo, Miss Grace Reiley; solo, Miss Ruth Lee. Mrs. Melissa Minor, Chairman. M. E. Murphy, President. E. E. Bright, Secretary. The President and officers of the Association desire to thank all the friends and members who contributed to the recent rally. Thus far the money contributed has amounted to $175.00. Grand Woman's Day Rally... At Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church Sunday, June 16th, 1912 By the United Standing Asso'n, For the Loyal Legion Test Rally. We wish every lady of the Association and their friends to give and raise $1.00 or as much as possible for the above purpose. At 10:30 a.m. prayer and praise At 10.20 a. m., prayer and preise meeting. Mrs. Maggie Parker, Pres. Mrs. Theresa Booker, Sec'y. Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor. The Lord loveth the cheerful giver. Mrs. Annie E. Brown, Evangelist, is still conducting meetings at Zion A. M. E. Church, Pennsylvania near Dolphin. Crowds attend the meetings. Sinners converted every service. Sunday 11 a. m., preaching by evangelist. 8 p. m., farewell sermon of the evangelist. E. D. Jones, pastor. Your Advertisement in THIS SPACE WOULD HELP YOUR BUSINESS JOHN R. WILLIAMS WRITES PRIZE ESSAY Wins Five Dollar Prize Offered By The Women's Christian Temperance Union. THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF TOBACCO. Next Sunday Set Aside As Anti Cigarette Day in the Sun- day Schools John R. Williams, a third year student at the Colored High School, was the winner of the $5 prize offered by the local Women's Christian Temperance Union to the pupils of each local public school for the pupil that submitted the best essay on "The Harmful Effects of Tobacco." The National W. C. T. U. has set aside next Sunday. June 23, to observed by Sunday Schools through out the country as anti-cigarette Sunday. Mr. Williams' essey follows: As one collects material for the discussion of this important subject he can not possibly help creating a hatred for the poisonous weed, universally known as tobacco, even though he may not have hated before. It would certainly hurt the many tobacco growers if a pamphlet enumerating the harmful effects of their product were placed in the hands of the millions of tobacco fiends, who are so ignorant of the real harm tobacco does the human body. Many inveterate tobacco users are sometimes told that tobacco is harmful, but in nine cases out of ten they are not told the exact nature of tobacco's harmfulness. Consequently, simply telling a man that tobacco is harmful is not sufficient. He must be made familiar with the true facts concerning the poison of tobacco before he can appreciate its harm to him. "Tobacco is said to have been discovered by Sir Walter Raleigh in Virginia during the seventeenth century, although many years before Raleigh's discovery tobacco was in frequent use among the American Indians. However since its discovery tobacco has become an article of extensive commerce, and its culture has spread more rapidly than that of many more useful plants. Above all, it has developed a great influence upon the social conditions of all nations, many of which are now awakening to the fact that tobacco is a menace to modern civilization, and they are establishing organizations which are making strenuous efforts to stamp out the usage of this noxious plant "I shall endeavor to devote the remainder of this essay to revealing a few facts which scientists and other careful students of this subject have disclosed for us. "First, tobacco contains a poisonous substance called nicotine which, in its purest state, if placed on an open wound of a person would kill him almost instantly. Is this not too deadly a poison to breathe into one's system? Of course persons who smoke this weed get the nicotine in a diluted state; the dilution being caused by he breath and saliva combining with the nicotine; but even so, the poison is effective and induce time will either kill the user or cause some of his organs to become seriously affected. The most frequently affected organs are, the heart, the lungs, and the liver, the most important organs of the human body. "On the heart nicotine has a peculiar reaction, causing an ailment known as, "The tobacco heart." One having developed such a disease has frequent pains around his heart and for that reason can not suffer very much excitement. It often results in sudden death. Former president U. S. Grant is numbered with the many persons, who have died from the effects of tobacco, it having produced in him cancer of the throat. "The fatal effects of nicotine upon the lungs is perhaps even more frequent than that of the heart. Athletic participants, who use tobacco, are usually thus affected by nicotine. In this case nicotine clogs the lungs and prevents free and consistant breathing. The athlete who constantly uses tobacco loses "wind" gradually and finally discovers that he can not accomplish feats that were at one time during his career mere trifles. Nevertheless, the love which this athlete previously inculcated for sports will not permit him to acknowledge the disability caused by nicotine and retire from athletic life. He persists in trying to "come back" and consequently develops a case of asthma, or some similar lung disease. Such diseases often have a fatal result. Is this not another harmful effect of tobacco? Among the many famous college athletes who have succumbed to this form of tobacco's evil are J. B. Taylor, the great spinner of the University of Pennsylvania; Howard Tyler, the peerless full back of Yale; Milton Carter, the renowned Harvard oarsman; and "Eddie" Ross, the famous Cornell baseball star. "Dr. Robert Mayo, the celebrated Western physician, recently read a paper before the National Medical Association, in which he devoted considerable time to discussing the various forms of liver diseases. Among the many interesting facts that characterized Dr. Mayo's discussion was the following statement: 'Liver complaints are not necessarily critical except in cases where the patient is a nicotine victim; in such cases the chances for the patient's recovery are lessened about fifty per cent. Therefore, I shall say that the only chronic liver ailments are those made so by the use of tobacco.' Is the liver not another very important organ of the human body? When one consider how many chronic liver diseases exist throughout the country and recalls the aforegiven statement by such an authority as Dr. Mayo, he is shown another of tobacco's innumerable pathways to eternity. "We have in the preceding paragraphs specific illustrations of tobacco's harmful effect upon three of the most important organs in one's system, and since none of these organs can be sacrificed without the victim's paying the penalty of death, is there much wonder why modern scientists are so strenuously advocating the stamping out of such a universal evil? Besides affecting the heart, lungs, and liver, tobacco has other disastrous effects, one of which, is the effect it has upon the nervous system. There are eminent physicians to whom almost every day brings fresh confirmation of the fact that nervous and brain diseases are often caused by the tobacco habit. Prof. Kirche in speaking on the subject, says, 'You see a tobacco fiend weary and restless. He smokes, and by reason of the narcotic of smoking, this nervous irritation is subdued. The supply of vital forces from the organic centres to the motor nerves is so much lessened that the irritating movement in them ceases. This give a sense of temporary relief to the person affected. He is not aware that the benefit is purchased at a very serious cost. He has not only lessened the supply of vital force for the time being, but has done so at a very considerable amount of inquiry to his vital system. He has, in fact, poisoned the springs of life within him. As soon as these nerves rally from the lowering effect of the narcotic, the irritation returns, and the narcotic poison is called for anew. Fresh injury is inflicted upon the system of the victim who is unconscious of its degrading properties, he having become a slave to the narcotic drug merely for its soothing effect. He thus paves his way towards insanity at every indulgence." The memory of the tobacco victim who is thus affected weakens and his perception are blunted, as he slowly but surely approaches his destination—insanity. Many such mental diseases as palsy, nervous tremor, cataleptic hysterics, and insomnia are usually attributed to tobacco. A person on whom tobacco has this effect not only makes himself suffer for his usage of the weed but his offspring as well. If these nervous diseases are allowed to become chronic they are often developed again in the children of the victim. Can we afford to have our future generation thus afflicted? No parent would willingly bring such destruction upon his children; but the narcotic effect of tobacco makes him do so. "This, perhaps the most deceiving of tobacco's many flattering roads, lures more victims to eternity than any of the preceeding ones. The stimulating effect of the narcotic gives the victim false and flattering impression of its harmfulness, and it is this impression that causes the victim to approach his fatal destiny without realizing it. The man who claims that he smokes because it quiets his nerves is a pedestrian on this fatal narcotic road. Many of us have seen this man, but how many of us have informed him of his danger? He is laboring under the influence of a terrible drug and needs patient and convincing warning. Even small boys travel this fatal road. Once a lad inculcates a habit for tobacco, he immediately cultivates a desire for narcotics of all kinds. St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum is re- ColdSpringGroveCampmeeting The people know where Cold Spring is—just three blocks east of Greenmount avenue car line—27th street extended, also a short distance from Harford Ave. car line by Cold Spring Ioad. Follow the crowd. Plenty of seats and cool shade and better than Ice Water in nice walking distance of thousands. A crowd is sure. Services at 3 and 8 p. m. each Sunday.. Each service will be followed by Prayer Meeting. All singing and Praying Bands are invited. Many of the most eminent divines in the city and vicinity will preach at this camp. Everybody invited to worship with us. OFFICERS Rev. L. S. Flagg, Rev. T. R. Sinkfield, Rev. Joseph Gwynn sponsible for the following: "The lad who smokes at seven usually drinks at fourteen, and by the time he reaches the age of twenty-one has become a confirmed slave to narcotics and stimulants." Have the narcotic properties of tobacco not a most degrading effect upon the pitiful victims who are enslaved by the terrible vice? What shall we say as to those women, whom these inveterale smokers call wives. I have seen a man who showed by many a sad token the effect of his cruel bondage. I have heard his wife, who had born the trial patiently, though with suffering health, speak with envy of houses untainted with tobacco. Think of this delicate woman who is unpleasantly affected by the breath of the vile weed yoked to one who makes use of it propetually. The husband has not the love, or even common gallantry to abandon the habit he formed before marriage. In his scales he places, on one side his wife, and on the other his ugly idol; and the latter outweighs the former. "The health of many a wife has been sacrificed by such a pathetic union. New York in 1910 gave a record of four hundred divorces brought about by the husband's excessive use of tobacco. These divorces which represented four hundred homes caused one thousand and children to be separated from homes. Could the evil of tobacco do a greater harm than destroy homes? Is it strange that a woman should be unwilling to share a man's heart with so base a rival as tobacco, she getting the smaller share at that? Such a man who sacrifices his wife and home for such a worthless weed as tobacco is rapidly approaching his destination. He has been robbed of his pride, shame and self-repsect and it only remains a question of time before his deleterious enemy robs him of his life. His resisting powers may be strong and his endurance long but they eventually fall before their invincible rival, tobacco. "Eternity and his obedient messenger, Death, finally claims the persistent nicotine fiend. They have numerous methods of approach many of which have been enumerated herein; their roads are many, but they have only one end. Once a man persists in continuing the vice of smoking, his destination is certain. The variety of paths leading there to makes his escape utterly impossible; and with such a reliable conveyance as nicotine his journey's end becomes only a question of time. Have the effects of tobacco not a most degrading sway upon our men of today as well as our men of the future? Then why not join in the stamping out of this obnoxious weed which has brought shame and sorrow to households of all nations? Golden Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John R. Keene, of 1616 Druid Hill avenue, are receiving congratulations upon the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. Mr. Keene was Miss Kerrand she was married to her husband on June 3, 1862. The wedding took palce at the residence of her uncle, the late James Chase, who lived on Hanover street near Montgomery. The late Bishop John M. Brown, who was then pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, officiated. Mr. Keene was engaged in the grocery business for 39 years. He started at the northeast corner of Charles and Saratoga Sts. in 1878. Later he moved to Courtland street, where he kept store for 31 years. Both he and Mrs. Keene are members of Sharp Street Memorial Church. If it did not pay to advertise, do you think we would use so much space for it? DON'T WAIT The Sewing One of the five ty for themselves. Yes, JUNE WEDDINGS IN NEW YORK. Editor of Amsterdam News Takes Unto Himself New York, June 13.—Mrs. Agnes Kemp, who is prominent in social circles of Greater New York and New Jersey, and Mr. George W. Harris, editor of the Amsterdam News, were the principals in a quiet wedding at 118 N Fulerton avenue, Montclair, N. J. last Wednesday evening. Owing to the illness of the bride's mother only the relatives and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties were present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Hutchens C. Bishop, rector of St. Philip's Protestant Episcopal Church, this city. After spending their honeymoon in New England, Mr. and Mrs. Harris will reside in Montclair. The groom is a graduate of Harvard Law School, and before coming to this city was the Boston correspondent of the New York Age. He came to this city to accept an editorial position on the old,Colored American Magazine. Later he was employed on The Age. A wedding of importance in the social circles of Greater New York and the country will take place on June 29. The contracting parties will be Miss Gladis Moore, daughter of Mr. Fred R. Moore, publisher of the New York Age, and Mr. Lester A. Walton, dramatic and managing editor of the Age. The groom is one of the most capable journalists in the country and has a large circle of friends. The New York Age has installed a new press which will print eight pages at once. It is probably the most modern press owned by a race paper in the country. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dodson and Mrs. William Marshall, formerly of Baltimore, have moved 471 Lenox avenue to 65 W. 140th street. Miss Isabella Vanderwall, of East Orange, N. J., was graduated at the head of her class from the Women's Medical College a few days ago. Cockeysville Happenings (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Cockeysville, Md., June 13. Mrs. May Emerson and Mrs. Ida Ingram have returned to Philadelphia after visiting relatives and friends here. Children's day services were held in Bazel Chapel A. M. E. Church Sunday. The church was very prettily decorated with some of the most fragrant flowers of the season. The exercises are regarded as the best ever held in the church. Mrs. Alberta Robinson was congratulated upon presenting such a fine program. Mr. Emory R. Cole is superintendent of the Sunday School. Rev. W. H. S. Bailey is pastor. Two young men in Texas but bred in California, have invented an electric device for controlling traffic in congested districts. The invention looks like a foursided semaphore. It is electrically operated and obviates the necessity of the crossing policeman standing in the midde of the street. Instead, he may stand on any one of the corners and by pressing a button, sound a signal and charge the signs. The inventors are C. R. Bailey and W. O. Warren. THE LIFE OF JOHN W. HARRIS REV. DR. HENRY L. PHILLIPS Who has been appointed archdeacon of Pennsylvania $3,000 a year. He will have charge of the colored Episcop in that State. It is probable that Rev. Phillips will be su Church of the Crucifixion, Philadelphia, by Rex. Robert is now assistant pastor. ...BOARDING... MRS. ROBERT ADKINS Who Not Go JOSEPH E. C. 1803 DIVISION Where you can Get Your SHOES Who has been appointed archdeacon of Pennsylvania at a salary of $3,000 a year. 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COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR We are the largest manufacturers of Colored Peoples hair in this country. We make everything in its line, and our prices are much lower than those quoted elsewhere. send 2c. stamp for catalogue. Agents Wanted. Women wanted to sell hair goods. Columbia. S. WOEN'S WONOR DR. G. S. WONNELY PRESENTED WITH LOVING GUP Alumnus Who Has Served His Alma Mater In an Official Capacity For Eleven Years Retires to Devote Future to Private Practice—Bids Class Farewell. By R. W. THOMPSON, Washington.—With the close of the present school year Dr. C. Summer Wormley severs his connection as superintendent of the department of dentistry at Howard university. The urgent demand for more time to devote to his private practice is given as the sole cause of Dr. Wormley's resignation. He has been at the head of the dental section of the medical school for eleven years. The senior class in dentistry has presented Dr. Wormley with a massive silver loving cup as a testimonial of affection and appreciation of his unselfish efforts in behalf of the class. The presentation speech was made by William H. Whitted, president of the class, who paid a lofty tribute to the character and productive labors of the retiring instructor. Dr. Wormley thanked the generous donors and told in a most touching manner how he had tried to his utmost capacity to serve his alma mater and how he had made the upbuilding of the dental department his "hobby." He pointed out to the class that success is measured by service and the amount of work done and not by how much wealth is accumulated. "The final test of good citizenship is service," says a sage. Measured by this very accurate standard, Dr. Wormley is entitled to a place in the foremost rank of "desirable citizens." Yet a young man, his career is "full of good works," and his name is deservedly written high in the professional, social, musical and educational life of the nation's capital. He is a son of one of the oldest and most famous families of Washington. He acquired his early training M. DR. C. SUNNER WORMLEY. In the public and high schools of this city, he graduated from the dental department of Howard university in 1900 with honors, winning the annual prize in dentistry in a large field of contestants. Taking hold like a veteran, he completely reorganized the department, installing a new system and adopting the methods and practices approved by the best dental authorities in the country. As superintendent of this department and lecturer on crown and bridge work Dr. Wormley soon gained a wide reputation. The enrollment for the present term is over 100 students, divided into three sections. The graduating class of the current year numbers thirty-four, and it is the banner class in the history of the school. The department now has twenty-two dental chairs, and the work performed by the operators of the senior and junior divisions is pronounced by competent authorities to be of an unusually high order. To illustrate the extent to which the institution has developed under the fostering care of Dr. Worley, there was spent last year alone for improvements, materials and equipment over $2,500. Dr. Wormley, with characteristic modesty, disclaims any large measure of credit for the happy results achieved. He attributes the lion's share of the school's forward march to the encouragement, sympathy and support extended by President Thickleid, the progressive head of the university: Dr. C. H. Howland, dean of the dental department, and by Dr. W. C. McNeill, secretary of Howard Medical school. Dr. Wormley is public spirited to the last degree and is always willing to give of his talents and his means to worthy movements in behalf of the people. He served two terms with marked distinction as president of the Robert T. Freeman Dental Society of Washington, the first organization of the race in the United States made up exclusively of colored dentists. It was originally known as the Washington Society of Colored Dentists, but the name was changed to do honor to Dr. Robert T. Freeman, the first colored dentist to practice in the District of POINTS WAY TO SUCCESS. How W. H. Daly Encourages Business Among Afro-Americans in Baltimore. Baltimore. — In every community there are men who are starting in life hampered by the same disadvantages that envelop other men and yet by force of character and resourcefulness outstrip their follows. Such a man is William H. Daly, who is successfully looking after varied interests in pointing the way upward to the young men of the race in this city. Born in Virginia, he came to this city a quarter of a century ago and secured employment as a butler. By frugal and abstinence habits he soon saved up enough money to start in the wholesale and retail meat business in the Lafayette market. By faithfully attending to his business and giving the right quality of WILLIAM H. DALY. ments at the right prices his business soon grew. Having several afternoons a week to spare, he learned to repair jewelry, a business in which he is now also engaged. Mr. Daly has worked his way up through difficulties from obscurity to a prominent place in the business arena in a large city. He has promoted many successful ventures and believes in the possibilities of the race along business lines. He has invested largely in the theatrical, hotel and restaurant business because, as he says, it makes room for the employment of members of the race. Thoughtful business men and women are watching with interest Mr. Daly's work in this city. All agree that he is pointing the way to success for many persons who may have been too tired to enter into business ventures for themselves. LEADERSHIP OF THRIFTY YOUNG MINISTER NOTED Influence and Work of the Rev. Frederick Butler of Montclair. Montclair, N. J.—One of the most enterprising young ministers in this section and one who has a brilliant future is the Rev. Frederick Butler, pastor of St. Mark's M. E. church. During his eight years' pastorate he has succeeded in maintaining one of the best organized churches in the connection. It is a handsome edifice located on one of the prominent streets of the town. The membership has increased from 100 to 400, and the church, which is modern throughout, is valued at $90,000 and is free of debt. The institutional features which Rev. Mr. Butler has instituted at the church have greatly helped the community. Rev. Butler is a force in the civic life of the race in Montclair and takes a keen interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the Negro. He has the confidence of the best white people of the town. Few young ministers of the race are welding wider influence than the Rev. Mr. Butler. He was born in New York and got his spiritual inspiration at St. Mark's M. E. church in his home city: He was educated at the Howard school of Wilmington, Del., and at the high school of Providence, R. I., of which he is a graduate. He studied theology at Garnmon seminary in Atlanta, Ga. He joined the Delaware conference in 1897 and pastored successfully in Atlantic City, Centerville, Md., and his present charge. He is a member of the Ministerial federation of Montclair. Noted Singer Returns From Tour Mine, Anita Patti Brown of Chicago, known far and wide as "the bronze Tetrazzini," has returned to her home after a remarkably successful tour of Jamaica, West Indies, followed by a jaunt through the states of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. She was ac- companied by Mine, Lou Elia B. Smith, pianist and dramatic reader. Both were paid many fine compliments by the press and public throughout their long itinerary. Candidates For Board of Education. There are many aspirants for the place on the Washington board of education now occupied by Dr. W. V. Tumpell of Howard university. It is understood, however, that Dr. Tumpell is a candidate for reappointment. Among those mentioned in connection with the position are Mr. H. C. Tyson, Attorney W. L. Houston and the well known Dr. C. W. Childs. Commencement at Howard University. The forty-third annual commencement at Howard university, in Washington, which came to a successful close on Wednesday, June 5, was the most notable in the history of the institution. The address conferring degrees upon the graduates was delivered by the Hon. William H. Lewis, assistant attorney general of the United States. THE AFRO-AMERICAN- EDGER POTENTIAL FACTOR WATER RESERVE Institution Founded by Dr. John J. Smallwood Holds Brilliant Closing Exercises and Dedicates Magnificent Edifice Named For Lincoln—Governor Mann Delivers Address. BY N. BARNETT DODSON. Claremont, Va.—The Temperance Industrial and Collegiate institute in this town has closed another successful school year. It was founded twenty years ago by the Rev. John J. Smallwood, Ph. D. The work of the school under the safe leadership of President Smallwood all these years has been of great benefit to the race. At the recent commencement exercises and dedicatory services of Lincoln hall there were many men of state and national reputation present. Lincoln hall is named for the great war president and emancipator. It is a magnificent four story edifice built of brick, stone and cement. The building cost $20,000 and is fully equipped with all necessary improvements. Among the other splendid buildings for school purposes are Mayflower cottage, Sunnyside cottage, teachers' cottage, the main school buildings and the barns where farming implements are kept. The buildings have heating and electric plants, water plant and sewerage plant, which make the sanitary environment healthy. Those who made addresses at the closing exercises and dedication of Lincoln hall were the Hon. William Holges Mann, governor of Virginia; Rev. Fred M. Estes of Boston; Editor John Mitchell, Jr., Richmond, Va.; Dr. Charles E. Davis, Boston; Rev. David Jones, Scranton, Pa.; Dr. C. S. Morris, Norfolk, Va., and the Rev. Clinton B. Henry, New York. President Smallwood made an inspiring address, in which he covered every phase of the work. He declared for higher education, better treatment of the youth of the race and for proper religious training in our public and higher institutions of learning. The institution has grown from an expense of $250 per school year to that of $45,000 per school year for 1911-12. All of this is upon the work of an institution free from any church creed and free from any political influence. The school owns ten excellent buildings, about 300 acres of land and the best horses and mules and the best kept farming implements in the eastern section of Virginia. While the institution is strictly religious, it is free from sectarianism. The first thing that is sought by all of the faculty as well as the president is the religious welfare of the students. This being accomplished, it is an easy matter to shape their literary course. Up to the present time President Smallwood has kept the institution in his own hands, working to free it from debt and to find himself able to present the institution to the Negro race and to American friends free from debt. This he has done. Comparatively speaking, of the $175,000 he owes less than $15,000. He has always had an erosion to making a big show. The institution teaches scientific farming, encourages the young Negro to buy land and to build a respectable home and to become independent, as well as an intelligent citizen. Dress-making, scientific cooking, houndering and carpentry are all taught by the teachers of the institution. In the academic and college department President Smallwood makes no apology for teaching Latin, Greek and the sciences. He maintains that the Negro must have his leaders and these leaders must be proficient and that in order that they shall be proficient they must have more than a normal school education. The institution is built upon the very spot where the second cargo of slaves landed upon American soil in 1624 and where the first auction block was erected upon which Negroes were sold into slavery. The school, by its wonderful achievements, commends itself most favorably to the consideration of the friends of the Negro race throughout the country. The institution needs a hospital for the training of nurses, a good carpenter shop in which work can be done all the winter, four sets of carpenter's tools, three sewing machines, blackboards, a laundry outfit and a printing press. President Smallwood is directly concerned now in plans for raising an endowment fund of $100,000. J. P. Morgan Aids Fisk University. Fisk university expects to receive the remainder of the $500,000 fund which it set out to raise some time ago during the month of June. The general education board in New York is ready with its $60,000, as promised when the university raises the rest, which amounts to $400,000. J. Pierpont Morgan has given $25,000 of the amount to be raised by the school. Bishop Hurst For Florida Conference. The Florida conference of the A. M. E. church will be in charge of the Rev. Dr. John Hurst, one of the newly elected bishops of the denomination. Bishop Hurst will make his home in Washington. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson XI.—Second Quarter, For June 16, 1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Matt, xi, 2-19. Memory Verses, 5, 6-Golden Text; Luke vii, 23, R. V.-Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. According to the harmony of the gospels, the Sermon on the Mount was followed by His using Simon Peter's boat as a pult and then filling their net with fishes after a night of fruitless toll. After that came the healing of the leper and the palsied man, the call of Matthew and the feast he prepared in his own house, the healing of the impotent man at Bethesda, the man in the synagogue with the withered hand, the night of prayer, the choosing of the twelve, the sermon on the plain, the healing of the centurion's servant, the raising to life of the widow's son and much teaching day by day. Whether this is quite correct as to the order of events or not is not all important if we can by faith see ourselves day by day with Him who, being anointed with the Holy Ghost and with power, went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed of the devil. God being with Him and doing through Him the miracles and signs and wonders (Acts x, 38; ii. 22). There was one great and good man who did not see these wonders of His power from day to day, for he was shut up in a prison for the truth's sate, but he heard of them and evidently wondered why the one upon whom he had seen the Spirit descend like a dove and remain upon Him, who, he had been told by God, was the Messiah and whom he had pointed out as the Lamb of God (John 1, 31-36), did not deliver him from prison, for it had been predicted concerning Him that He would proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to them they are bound (Isa, xl, 1). As far as we know Jesus never visited John in prison nor sent him any message up to this time, and the father of lies was no doubt very busy with John questioning the way of God and the love of God and insinuating that, after all, John must have been mistaken in pointing out Jesus as the Messiah. If John had not been in some way and in some measure offended with Jesus would He have sent him the message He did, "Blessed is he who ever shall not be offended in Me?" (Verse 6). To the question of John through the two disciples whom he sent, "Art thou he that should, or do we look for another?" (Verse 3) Jesus in that same week wrought many miracles and said, "Go your way and tell John what things you have seen and heard," and then He added the word about not being offended (Luke vi, 20-23). At once time said to the Jews, "If I do not the works of my Father believe Me not but if I do, though ye believe not Me, believe the works that ye may know and believe that the Father is in Me and I in Him" (John x, 27, 38). All this is in accord with last week's lesson on the necessity of works as an evidence, and doing always precedes teaching (Matt. v, 19; Mark vi, 30; Acts i. 1; iv. 20; Luke xxiv, 19). Notwithstanding all His mighty works on behalf of Israel when and after He had brought them out of Egypt, they were constantly being offended with Him and murmuring against Him. They spake against Him, they believed not in Him, they provoked him, they forgot Him, and many a time He, being full of compassion, turned His anger away from them, for He remembered that they were but flesh (Ps. lxxviii). What a picture of ourselves and how much we need that absolute confidence in Him and obedience to Him at all times which will keep us from ever being offended (John xvi, 1-4). The disciples of John having departed, Jesus said to the multitudes that John was no reed shaken with the wind nor was he such as live in kings' houses, gorgeously appaired and living delicately, but he was indeed the messenger predicted by Isaiah, and no greater prophet was ever born of woman, and if they had received him he would have been to them Ellijah. Compare Matt. xvii. 12, 13, but do not fail to notice in the preceding verses that the real Ellijah is yet to come. The saying, "He that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he" (verse 11), has perplexed many because they have not noticed the meauling of "in the kingdom" and have not understood that the kingdom cannot come until the king comes back again. Then the least in his resurrection glory will be greater than John was, and John himself will be greater than he ever was before. The kingdom was at hand when Jesus was on earth. It was in their midst in His person, as He said in Luke xvii. 21, margin, but they did not recognize Him or it, but by force resisted it. ill treating John and later Himself and doing to both as their rebellious, wicked hearts prompted them. He therefore told them plainly that the kingdom would not come at that time and not until His return (Luke six, 11-13). I am continually perplexed by statements from men who ought to understand about the extension and the advancement of a kingdom that is not yet begun. Neither John nor Jesus Christ can please some people, and the number of those whom the Bible does not suit seems to be increasing, but the word of the Lord stands, and "wisdom is vindicated by her actions" (verse 19, Weymouth). Cue The Bureka Comb Price $1,50 With Lamp Cap-For Heating. A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair, Just convenient and Satisfactory. LAMP CAP MAKES HAIR GROW Mrs. Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars. Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for those places on your temples. Not greasy-will not gum. Scalp Treatment. Hair Straightening. Mail Orders Promptly Attended. Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell-Office for The Eureka Comb 2121 Druid Hill Avenue WHAT IS YOUR NAME? WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Have YOU any real estate to sell, rooms or flats for rent? 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Sold By all publishers. CUNY & Co 361 Broadway, New York Broadway Office, C. 5' St. Washington, D. High School Graduating The annual reception given by the third year class of the Colored High Shool to the graduating class took place at Gailllean Fishermen Hall last Friday evening. Addresses interpersed with musical selections made up the program. In the reception, which followed the members of both classes participated, together with the faculty of the school and the invited guests. The annual reception to the graduating class has been a feature for some years, and the one last Friday night was the most elaborate ever given. Music for the affair was rendered by Kerr's Full orchestra, which was seated on a platform screened by palms and flowers. Much of the success of the affair is due to the efforts of Mr. John R. Williams, president of the Third year class. Pastor Jordan Welcomed Rev. P. J. Jordan, pastor of Allen A. M. E. Church, was tendered a welcome reception on last Thursday evening, June 6th at the church. It was largely attended by the members and friends. Welcome addresses were delivered by Miss Alice Johnson Mr. Archie M. Gray, ani Rev. S. Norwood, pastor of St. Paul M. E. Church. The pastor was presented with a gold fountain pen by the members of the church. The presentation was made by Mr. Ernest Grayson. After a hearty response by the pastor, refreshments were served in the lecture room. Mrs. Mary Brown, president; Mr. Isaac Butler, chairman. New Order Incorporated The Grand United Order of the Independent Order of the Star of Bethehem has been incorporated. William H. Wilmore, John W. Alton, and W A. Sullivan are among the leading spirits in the organization. George L. Pendleton was the attorney and Truly Hatchett the notary public. Quietly Married Mrs. Ida E. Harris, a well known teacher in the public schools of Anne Arundel county, and Rev. James C. Registers, an evangelist and active foreign mission worker, were married a few days ago. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. S. Wormley, State Superintendent of Baptist Missions. The couple left on a wedding trip south. They will reside at 1020 Sassafras street, Mt. Winans. Improvement Association The Afro American Improvement Association has been incorporated. Rev. Junius Gray, pastor of Psalmist Baptist Church, is president. W. C. McCard was the attorney and Truly Hatchett the notary public. Celebrate Fiftieth Mr. and Mrs. William T. Brown, 420 Mott street this city, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage Wednesday evening, June 5, 1912 at home. They were married by the Rev. Richard P. Bell, then pastor of Sharp Street M. E. Church, Thursday evening. June 5, 1862. Both are natives of Baltimore City, Md., and in an advanced stage of life and for many years members of Bethel A. M. E. Church. Quite a number of persons were present and had an enjoyable time. Among the presents received was an American flag five feet by three presented by Mr. George Sumner White on behalf of the donor, Mr. Jeremiah Banks, Past Post Commander of Lincoln Post, No. 7, G. A. R. and was received by Mr. Brown, who made a few appropriate remarks of thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Brown thanked the ladies and gentlemen who so kindly furnished the ice cream and cake etc. for the occasion and the manner in which everything was so pleasantly managed. Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Neal, of 1716 Division street, celebrated the tenth anniversary of their marriage Wednesday evening. Quite a number of their friends were present. Wanted! Wanted! Experienced Tobacco Stemmers Wanted.... Steady Work. Good Pay. El Dallo Cigar Factory, 28 S. PACA STREET LOOK AND WAIT FOR SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 16, 1912 for the great SACRED RECITAL, given by the Bethel A. M. E. Choir, Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St., at 8 P. M. sharp, at which time the choir, will be augmented with a number of music lovers of Baltimore, and ably assisted by Prof. Charles Riley's famous orchestra, to give Baltimore's public an evening of sacred music which will long be remembered. We therefore ask that our many good friends visit us and enjoy the same. The public is requested to be in their seats at 8 P. M. sharp. POSITIVELY! A Silver Offering is requested. John W. Brown, Director. Prof. Chas. E. Dudgee, Organist. Frank Young, President. Dr. D. G. Hill, Pastor. EXCURSION Alumni Association of To St. Michaels, Md, Proceeds to complete Steamer "Annapolis" leaves P Fare, Round Trip, 50 Cents. GOOD HOTEL DALE, This magnificent hotel replete with distinction for its location; direct South-tion, appointments, service and refined resentative citizens. Concepts daily by the Abysinia Orte etd., on premises. Special attention given to ladies a-tion malied upon request. E. W. D. Greater Brown's Grove SEASON 1912 Secure Your Dates Early. Association of Colored Md., Wednes s to complete Tuberculosis this" leaves Pier 6, Light Children GOOD MUSIC DALE, Cape hotel replete with every mod ion; direct Southern exposure. Face and refined patronage. E the Abyssinia Orchestra. Gär ven to ladies and children. E. W. DALE, Own Alumni Association of Colored High School To St. Michaels, Md. Wednesday, June 26, 1912 PHOTO HOTEL DALE, Cape May,N.J. 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 reputable resen Concerts daily by the Abyssinia Orchestra. Garage, bath-houses, tennis, etd on premises. Literature, and informa- etd. on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Literature and information mailed upon request. E. W. DALE, Owner and Proprietor Steamer open for inspection Saturday, April 20, to Mav 2nd. The Steamer Starlight will leave Miller's Wharf foot of Caroline Street, every Sunday during the month of May at 11 a. m. and 2.30 p. m: Fully equipped in every way according to law. Inspected by the government, will be allowed to carry one thousand or more passengers. We are fully able to take your excursion wherever you may des're to go: Havre de Grace, Port Deposit, Chestertown, St. Michaels, Easton, Oxford, Cambridge, Annapolis or to the Well-known Greater Brown's Grove. JUNE. 16th. Alphian Singing Social. 17th. Progressive Order of N. D. P. O. of K. & D. 18th. Fountain Baptist Church and Sunday School. 19th. St. Matthews M. E. Church and S. S. 20th. Allen A. M. E. S. S. 21st. The Glanick: Laborers Association. 22. Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club 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. of 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. 1st. St. Barnabas Church to Port Deposit. 2nd. Ames M. E. Church. 3rd. Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle. 4th. Furniture Men's Associ 7th. Knights and Daugh 8—Hod Carriers Union 1-2-4 David, Mt. Lebanon, No. 1. 12th. Church-Aid of Metropolitan M. E. Church. 14th. The L. I. S. ane P. S. Social. 15th. St. Paul M. E. S. Sunday School 16. John Wesley M. E. Sunday School. 17th. Sharon Bapt. S. S. 18. Macedonia Hap. Church & S. S. 19th. Perkins Square Baptist Church and Sunday School 's t. Furniture Men's Association. 22nd. Friendship Lodge. No. 29. K. of P. from Chestertown to St. Michael ...Advertising RES ertising RESULT ...Advertising Brings... RESULTS JUNE. JULY. 17th. Sharon Bapt. S. S. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER Colored High School Wednesday, June 26, 1912 Tuberculosis Fund. Ber 6, Light St. Wharf, 8 A. M. Children under 10 years 25 Cents MUSIC Cape May, N. J. With every modern improvement, claims tern exposure. Superlative in construc- patronage. Endorsed by leading rep- chestra. Garage, bath-houses, tennis, and children. Literature and informa- ALE, Owner and Proprietor 23rd. Providence Beneficial Society. 24th. Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School. 25th. Mt. Nebo Lodge, No. 1366, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows. 28-Mt. Zion M. E. Church 26th. Ebenezer Baptist Church and SundaySchool 28th. Wayman Circle, of Ebenezer Easterly M. L. 30—Wayman Lodge 4739 Queen Elizabeth Court 55 G. U. O. O. F. 31s—Willing Worker's of St. Matthews M. E. Church. AUGUST. 1st St Monica Lodge No. 87, G.U.O. of Good Hope. 2. Grace Presby. Church 4th Dayton Club of Monumental 6—Helping Hand Sinking Fund of East Baltimore 7—Metropolitan M. E. Church to Cambridge 8—Choral Symphony Oratoria Soc. 9—Peoples Benefit and Frat. society Lodge, No. 3, I. B. P. O. Elks of the World. 11th. Afro-American Order of Owis 14. Bethel A. M. E. Church to Chestertown 15th. Christian Knights and Mt. Zion S. S. 18th. Christian Church of W. Balti- 19—No. 3 Job 21—Allen League of Allen Church more. 25th. Dorsey Venus Star House, No. 9. B. & S., S. & D. of Job JUNE. 14th. Enterprise Lodge, K. of P. 17th. Avon Pleasure Club. 18th. The Free Will Enterprise Social. 19th. St. John's Commandery, No. 3, K. T. 20th. The Six Brothers' Progressive 21- Royal Roster Pleasure Social Association. 24th. The Imperial Association. 25th. The Shriners' Arab Patrol. 27th. Uplifting Association of Md. 28- The Wilson Pleasure Club 1st. Go-Get-Ems. 8th. Nonpariel Beneficial Assembly. 11th. Christian Church, of West Baltimore. 12th. Greenwillow Social. 15th. The Set-two Pleasure Club. 16-Colored Chauf. Training. Social 18th. Knights of Pythians Band. 23rd. The Peerless Singing Social 24- Southern Social of S. B. 25th. Brown's Circle, No. 1, of East Baltimore. 26th. Jolly Six or West Baltimore and Royal Blue Club 29th. Mignonette Social. 30- Vermont Pleasure Club 31- The Wilson Pleasure Club AUGUST 1st. Merry Widows and Jolly Boys. 5- Uplift Social of Maryland 8- Bethel Council of St. Luke 12- Excelsior Lodge No. 6 K. of P. 15- Maryland Union Company 19- Wine Social and Pleasure Social Brings... ULTS MOONLIGHTS JULY ADMISSION, 25 CENTS WANTED to J. N. Fitzgerald, between 9 and 11 A.M. CHARTER NOW ...IRON STEEL Over 1100 capacity, seaworthy, fully equipped with every York Harbor. Booking eBay or River Landings of 13 days during the month of WM. LEWIS, I. Phone Madison 3948 M. Business Opportunities ing dates to Baltimore's fair. WANTED—Hustlers on GREENWOOD will let out for the season. Phone 54 W. The Closing Exercises ...Chief WILL BE HELD Druid Hill Monday Evening The programme will with solos of the highest music-lovers of Baltimore, hearing Maryland's best s A Silver Offerin J. Willis Brown, Director Llewely Wilson, Accompan F. Hue EX 2d Annual Outings Metropolit At Brown's Gro Steamer Starlight leaves 7 A. KER Tickets Committee of Arran Margeret Spriggs, William James E. John Harvey Pay WANTED Organizers that are Bright, Busy, and full of Hustle. Address or apply to J. N. Fitzgerald, 1929 Druid Hill ave., Mondays, between 9 and 11 A. M. Over 1100 capacity, seaworthy, swift, commodious, wide open daylight Steamer, fully equipped with every facility for excursion purposes, formerly of New York Harbor. Booking excursions now for any place on the Chesapeake Bay or River Landings of Maryland waters, for a short excursion period of 13 days during the month of July, 1912. Write, 'phone or call, WM. LEWIS, Baltimore Excursion Manager, Phone Madison 3948 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 GREENWOOD ELECTRIC PARK The Closing Exercises of the Mendelssohn Monday Evening, June 24th at 8.15 o'clock The programme will consist of Oratorio Choruses interspersed with solos of the highest class by members of the Society. The music-lovers of Baltimore cannot afford to miss this opportunity of hearing Maryland's best singing society in song and chorus work. A Silver Offering at the Door is Requested J. Willis Brown, Director Mrs. Lottie Ringgold, Assistant Llewely Wilson, Accompanist Howard Brent, Chairman F. Hudson Young, President Final Outing of Members and Friends of the Metropolitan M. E. Sunday School Brown's Grove, Monday, June 24th, 1912 Night leaves Miller's Wharf-(foot Caroline street) at 7 A. M. and 2 P. M. KERR'S ORCHESTRA Tickets, —— —— 25 Cents ate of Arrangements—Wm. T. Bell, Chairman eggs, William Brown, Lila Bishop, Mamie Gregory, James E. Johnson. Geo. A. Owens, Supt. Harvey Payne, General Ticket Agent Apply at Church 2d Annual Outing of Members and Friends sf the Metropolitan M. E. Sunday School At Brown's Grove, Monday, June 24th, 1912 Steamer Starlight leaves Miller's Wharf-(foot Caroline street) at 7 A.M. and 2 P.M. Committee of Arrangements-Wm. T. Bell, Chairman Margeret Spriggs, William Brown, Lila Bishop, Mamie Gregory, James E. Johnson. Geo. A. Owens, Supt. Harvey Payne, General Ticket Agent Apply at Church HOUSES FOR SALE HOUSES FOR SALE on terms to suit on sion St., Argyle Ave Carey St., Calhoun every cross street f buy before seeing my phone, or drop a post L. Welsh. 2024 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 The Annual Excursion of the Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle will be given to Greater Brown's Grove, Wednesday, July 3. Proceeds for summer work. Steamer Starlight leaves Miller's Wharf 9 a.m., and 2. p. m. Tickets 25 cents: Kerr's Full Orchestra. Mrs. Ida Hilton Chairman; Miss Ida Cummings, President; Mrs. Martha Thompson, vice pres.; Mrs. M. R. Bruce, secretary; Mrs. F. K. Owens, cor. sec'y.; Mrs.N.G. Bragg, treas.; Miss Martin, Chr.Ex, Com. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmer Complete 75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fire burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. Other Furniture as low as $25, $25, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospital. ```markdown ``` EXTRAORDINARY Dr. E. J. Wheatley, of 1230 Druid Hill avenue, attended the meeting of the American Medical Association, which held it session in Atlantic City, June 1. Mr. Henry S. Carter, of 6 Sarah Ann street, who has been sick, is now out again. When you stroll out during these evening visit Daly's Why. Mrs. T. D. Solomon and Miss Ethel M. Johnson, of Providence, R. I., are visiting their cousin. Mr. William Boston, of 561 Dolphin street. Mr. Daniel Wilson, of West River, has returned home after visiting her mother, Mr. William Boston, of 561 Dolphin street. Mrs. Cornelia Watkin, and daughter, Miss Ella Watkin, of Washington, D. C., have returned home after visiting her cousin, Mrs. William Boston, 61 Dolphin street. A good pace to take your meals during this torrid weather, Daly's Why. Mrs. A. V. Carroll spent a pleasant visit to her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Bowen, of Spencervile, Md. Miss Orra Weaver, of Franklin, Va., and Miss Maude Weaver, of Hampton, Va., are visiting their sister, Mrs. I. H. Hiner, of 502 Gold street. Mrs. William A. H'ill, of 1921 Division street has returned home after spending ten days visiting her niece, Mrs. James Robinson, of Philadelphia, Pa. Daly's why 1115 - 17 Pennsylvania avenue. Animated Pictures Animated Pictures Delicious sodas and sundaes. Mr. Robt. Tyler, of 1106 N. Carey street, will leave the city on Tuesday, June 18, for Newark, N. J., to be present at the graduation of his daughter, Miss Rosetta Tyler. Mr. C. Leonard Butler of 1230 Etting street was graduated from the medical school of Howard University last week. Mr. Carl Murphy graduate student at Harvard University is spending few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John H. Murphy of 1320 Druid Hill avenue. Mr. Harry Gilbert of Philadelphia is the guest of his grandmother Mrs. M. E. Murphy. Miss Alma Stewart, of 1009 Argyle avenue, is visiting relatives in Richmond, Va. Bishop Alexander Walters surprised his friends by visiting the city last Sunday. He preached at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church at night. Judge Robert H. Terrell and Hon. John C. Dancy, both of Washington were in the city this week. Rev. P. J. Jordan, pastor of Allen A. M. E. Church, has moved his family from Washington to 1132 W. Lexington street. Miss Alverta Green, of 331 N. 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