The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XX NO. 43. DISFRANCHISEMENT GETS ANOTHER BLOW Judge Rose Fines Two Former Democrat Supervisors Fifty Dollars Apiece JOHN M. DULANY IS ALSO FINED Charged Wity Conspiring to Keep Colored Men From For the second time within the past two years race disfranchisement in Maryland was hit in the United States Court last Friday when Judge John C. Rose fined two former Democratic Supervisors of election in Charles county $50 each for alleged conspiracy to keep colored men from voting in the congressional election of 1910. John M. Dulany who printed the ballots used in the election that year as also fined $25. The men entered a plea of nolo contendere. A demurra to the indictments had previously been ruled on by the court. The three men were indicted under section 19 of the United States Revised statutes a conviction under which means forfeiture of the right to vote. Following the indicted men's plea of nolo contendere United States District Attorney John Philip Hill entered a plea of nolo contendere thus saving them their citizenship. The late Judge Morris sometime ago handed down a decision declaring invalid the "grandfather" clause in the municipal election law for Annapolis the State capital. In sentencing the men Judge Rose said: "The indictment charges that this conspiracy was in a large part effected. The offense is none the less serious in that as incidental to your disfranchising colored citizens you disfranchise a number of white voters as well. It has been represented to this court that you are persons of 'eminent respectability in the ordinary walks and relations of life. The court believes these representations to be true. "It has been stated that you have been led to do what you did by the combined influence of two motives. First by your conviction that persons having African blood in their veins should not be allowed to vote and second by a strong feeling of partisanship which caused you to suppose things in the interest of a candidate of your political party which you would not have thought of doing for the furtherance of any personal interest of your own. This court has nothing whatever to do with the question whether the constitutional provision prohibiting the abridgement of the right of suffrage on the ground of race or color should not have been adopted in the first place or whether it should be repealed. Every man is entitled to hold such views upon such questions as commend themselves to his judgment. If he feels that the Fifteenth Amendment should be repealed it is clearly his right and may be his duty to do what he can in lawful ways to induce enough of his fellow countrymen to agree with him to repeal it. So long as it is a part of the Constitution it is the supreme law and therefore must be obeyed and should be obeyed in spirit as well as in letter. It is not for this court to consider whether there may ever be a time and place when a higher law requires conscientious citizens to disobey and defy statutory requirements of constitutional enactments. A call that can be said that a doctrine which sanctions such disobedience and defiance is a very dangerous one. Colored Residents Want Philadelphia, June 20. — The colored residents of Crestmont have offered to raise $5,000 toward the erection of the new Abingdon Hospital, provided an exclusive section or ward is set aside for their use. The board of managers of the hospital have the offer under consideration. Crestmont is a suburb on the northern edge of the city. Firemen Recognize Bravery of Sedgwick Waters Coloyn, Pa., June 17. — Shedwick Waters, who probably saved the lives of half a dozen children and imperilled his own on June 8 by grabbing the runaway horses that broke away from the Coloyn Hook and Ladder Company, has been awarded $5 by the members of the company. Mr. Waters was thrown several times by the maddened animals, but always managed to keep hold of the reins, and although dragged half a block, his weight made the horses slacken their speed. He will probably be recommended to the Carnegie Hero Commission. Principal Tucker Reprimanded Norfolk, Va., June 20. — R. A. Tucker, principal of the Cumberland Street School, who aroused the ire of the colored residents here because he endorsed the application for a saloon, was reprimanded by the Board of Education. He was not reappointed for the ensuing year, pending the investigation of other charges. Exercises incident to the dedication of the new Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Church are being held here this week. M Street Class Day Exercises Cause Much Criticism (Special to the Arto American Leger) Washington, June 18. — All Washington is still talking about some of the performances enacted at the annual class day exercises of the graduating class of the M Street High School, held last Friday night. Instead of the exercises being on a high plane, it is asserted that love talk, beaus and such were dished up for the delectation of the many parents and friends of the graduates present. The climax came when the gifterian of the class referred to the admiration that some of the female members of the class had for one of the male members and the gifterian declared that she could not divide the male member among all the admiring girls, and then proceeded to dismember a doll and pass it around to admirers of the gay Lothario. Many of the parents then arouse in indignation, and denounced that part of the program as coarse. The commencement exercises were held yesterday, there being 115 graduates. Mr. and Mrs. W. Sidney Pittman are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter. This makes their third child, the other two being boys. Mr. Pittman is an architect, and is a son-in-law of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Dr. Sinclair Addresses Graduates (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Bordentown, N. J., June 19. The fifteenth annual commencement of the Ironsides Manual Training School was held here last Friday. The address to the graduates was delivered by Dr. William A. Sinclair, and he advised the graduates to be men and women in the highest sense. Prof. James M. Greogory is principal of the school. TIME IS RIPE FOR A COLORED PRESIDENT So Think Many In Close Touch With Affairs At Howard COLOR-LINE IN FACULTY IS HURTFUL Washington, June 21.—The selection of a new head for Howard University will probably take place at an adjourned meeting next Friday afternoon, and it is expected that the line will be tightly drawn between those who advocate the election of a colored president and those who want to continue a white man as chief executive of the institution. The boom for Thomas Jesse Jones died in its incipiency, and then Rev. Dr. Cornelius Patton, son of the president emeritus of Princeton University, was trotted out. He declined and suggested that Rev. Dr. S. M. Newman, former pastor of the First Congregational Church, this city, would make an available candidate. Dr. Newman is nearing 70 years of age, and many think that his age and the fact that he is doctrinated with color prejudice should eliminate him. His critics point to the fact that the First Congregational Church was long considered the church for the students and that the commencements of the university were at one time held there, but that the covenant between the church and the university was broken by the former during Dr. Newman's pastorate. BISHOP JOHNSON MENTIONED Dr. Francis J. Grimke, pastor of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church and one of the members of the board of trustees of the university, declined the suggestion that he allow the use of his name as a candidate for the presidency. He is regarded as one of the most scholarly men of the race. Other names that are now mentioned in connection with the presidency are Prof. George W. Cook, secretary of the university; W. V. Tunnell, professor of history; Bishop J. Albert Jonson, who as charge of the work of the A. M. E. Church in South Africa; Bishop John Hurst, and Dr. L. B. Moore, dean of the department of education of the university. Some opposition may develop against Mr. Moore because two relatives by marriage are members of the board. THE MAN NEEDED A gentleman who takes a keen interest in the affairs of the university says that the school needs a man whose every effort would inspire ideals in the students. "The time is ripe for the election of a colored man," says this gentleman. "A man who can inspire the students to be men and women in every sense. Bishop Thirkield is a man who is regarded as having every sympathy for the race, but the division along the color line in the faculty of the school was more apparent during his regime than in former administrations. Not a single colored man has been appointed to a professorship during his regime. The election of George W. Cook as secretary only came after he tried to oust George H. Stafford as secretary and to place in his stead one of his proteges. The trustees balked at that plan, and you may look to see some more of the retiring president's plans balked next week. The alumni all over the country should stand firmly for the election of a colored man. Washington, June 17.—William L. Houston was named as one of the four new members of the Board of Education Fridav. He will succeed Rev. William V. Tunnell, professor of history at Howard University. Dr. Tunnell was one of the members of the board that was opposed to the retention of Prof. Roscoe Conkling Bruce as assistant superintendent of public schools. The other colored members of the board are Mrs Caroline Harris and R. P. Horner, a local attorney. Mr. Houston has long been a resident of this city. He held a position in one of the departments for a number of years. From 1906 to 1910, he was grand master of the Odd Fellows, and is now a member of the supreme court of the order. He is a graduate of the Howard University Law School, and has law officers in the Dietz Building. Assistant Superintendent of Schools has announced the promotions of more than. 500 pupils to the M. Street High and Armstrong Manual Training Schools. Dr. Hawkins For Commissioner. Atlantic City, N. J., June 17. In the primaries here last week, for ten men to run in the July election for five commissioners under the new commission form of government, the colored voters helped to name four men, one of whom, Dr. P. L. Hawkins, is colored. He stood eighth on the list. Dr. Hawkins was educated at the Warrenton (N. C.) High School, Kittrel College and Leonard Medical School, Raleigh, N. C. He also pursued a post graduate course at the Polyclinic Hospital, Philadelphia. Dr. W. W. Beckett Elected President of Allen University Columbia, S. C., June 20.—Rev. Dr. William W. Beckett, former secretary of missions of the A. M. E Church, has been elected president of Allen University, succeeding Dr. W. D. Chappelle, who was elevated to the bishopric. 'The new president is one of the best known men in this State, having filled prominent pastorates in the A. M. E. Church. He is an alumnus of Clark University and Gammon Theological Seminary E. H. Rembert was elected dean of the department of theology and T. H. Nelson assistant dean. Pythians Jubilant Over Supreme Court Decision (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Atlanta, Ga., June 20.—The colored Pythians of Georgia are jubilant over the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court reversing the decision of the Georgia Supreme Court in upholding the law of that state calling for the dissolution of colored fraternal orders having the same name and using the same grips and signs that the white orders had. The case has been hard fought, and was followed by legislation in the states, notably Tennessee and New York, affecting colored fraternal orders. The decision of the majority of the Supreme Court was handed down by Chief Justice White who hails from Louisiana, while Justice Oliver, Wendell Holmes, a Massachusetts Republican, delivered the opinion dissenting from the claim made by the Colored K. P. Alton B. Parker and S. A. T. Watkins, supreme attorney of the order, represented the defendant. PRICE THREE CENTS SITUATIAN AT CHICAGO CONVENTION IS TENSE Governor Herbert Hadley Looms Up Strong As A Compromise Candidate. COLORED BROTHER GETS SCANT RECOGNITION Only Two on Committees—Derth of Leaders of Statesmen- like Ability (Staff Correspondence.) Chicago, June 21.—There is a tense feeling pervading the atmosphere, and many are wondering whether the Republican party is riding to fall or whether it is destined for disintergation, as happened to the Whig party in 1860. The Roosevelt followers seemed dazed by the fact that they have got what they consider a raw deal, and the Taft leaders, while expressing the opinion that their candidate can be renominated, act as if certain defeat awaited their man in November. The talk of the third candidate will not down, and the most popular man seems to be Governor Herbert Hadley, of Missouri. He is a Roosevelt progressive of genuine ability, and when the A. M. E. General Conference met recently at Kansas City, Mo., delivered a notable address of welcome in which he declared that his State, while he was chief executive, would not sanction any measures discriminating against the Negro. The mention of the name of Justice Charles E. Hughes, of the United States Supreme Court, has been received with enthusiasm in some quarters, but some of the colored delegates point out the fact that during the four years that he served as Governor of New York that he did not betray the slightest interest in the welfare of the colored people of that State. While the charges of venality that they were heaped upon the colored delegates are largely false and Congressman McKinley, who is directing the Taft fight, declared Wednesday that the colored delegates instructed for Taft had remained faithful to their instructions, the fact remains that in his crucial period for the Republican party that they have failed to make history for the race and the party. LOST GOOD OPPORTUNITY Some of the delegates are men prominent in their respective States but in the larger realm of national politics when it comes to wringing concessions for the political and civil rights of the race and the welfare of the country they seem impotent or indifferent. The apparent irreconcilable differences between the Roosevelt and Taft supporters should have resulted in the colored delegates demanding as a price of their support to any candidate that the war amendments be lived up to in the letter and spirit. This is undeniably true when it is considered that the great majority of these delegates come from States where disfranchisement has destroyed the Republican party. But it seems as if most are serving their own particular ends and the whims of those who made their selection possible, and the whole race suffers thereby. Years ago colored men were a power in the deliberations of the Republican party. So much so, that it was declared that Fred Douglass could have been nominated for vice president, and he did receive a number of votes at one convention. In 1884, on the motion of Colonel Roosevelt, Major John R. Lynch, then a congressman from Mississippi, was elected temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention. Senator Bruce, James Hill, Wright Cuney and William A. Pledger, all of whom are dead, were foremost in placing the race in a position of advantage. Robert Brown Elliott, the brilliant congressman from South Carolina, was then living. With the advent of Democratic majorities in the Southern States this gradually changed, and many of the colored leaders in those States are only the echoes of white Democratic leaders, being allowed to reign in their shadow of a Republican part, provided they do not try to make the shadow a substance. TWO ON COMMITTEES In this great Republican Convention there are only two colored men on committees. They are Walter L. Cohen, of Louisiana, who was ousted from a fat federal job during the past two years, and is still a Taft adherent. He is on the credentials committee. Then there is William M. McDonald, of Texas, who is on the resolutions committee. In the conferences of the leaders of the two factions the colored delegates are not considered, and yet all stand placently by the instructions of the shadow Republican party of their respective States. With the talk of Roosevelt leading a third party movement, with the Tafites believing in government by the privileged classes, and the Dmocrats seemingly in the attitude of making a strong bid for the colored vote, the opportunity seems to have passed for bringing the Republican party back to its old moorings, and all because of the colored delegates seemed to lack a leader of statesmanlike ability. No Reduction of Chicago, June 20. The rules committee, controlled by the Taft forces, has rejected the proposition for a reduction of Southern representation. Preparing For National Chicago, June 20. -The business and professional men of the city are making great preparations for the annual session of the National Negro Business League, which will be held at the Seventh Regiment Armory on August 21, 22, and 23. W. D. Neighbors, of 3517 State street, secretary of the Chicago Business League, will make arrangements for the accommodation of the many delegates and visitors that are expected to attend. Appointments Read At Chester, Pa., June 20.—Among the appointments 'announced by Bishop Evans Tyree at the closing session of the Philadelphia A. M. E. Conference Monday were: Rev. M. W. Thornton to be presiding elder of the Philadelphia district; W. H. Davis to be presiding elder of the West Philadelphia district; Rev. J. B. Stansberry, presiding elder of the Wilmington district; W. R. Fickland, Bethel Church, Harrisburg; M. C. Brooks, Bethel Church, Wilmington; Del.; Allen, Philadelphia, W. S. Carpenter; Frankford, Pa., J. Campbell Beckett; Bethel, Philadelphia, C. C. Dunlap; Zion Chapel, F. T. M. Webster; Mt. Pisgah, Philadelphia, H. Y. Arnett, and West Chester Pa. W. H. Hoxter. Revs. B. W. Arnett and J. J. Morrishaw were transferred to the New York Conference, which is now in session at Binghamton, N. Y. STUDENT RULE _ AT TUSKEGEE Diy a Labor end Military Discipline. Preval THE GREAT AM OF THE SCHOOL Inside View of the Government of the Student Body of an Institution In Which Work Is. Never Prescribed as = Punishment For Disobedience. How the System Works. ‘The series of artidles by Arthur M. Evans on the work of the Tuskegee (Ala) institute which appeared in the Chicago Record-Herald last spring were highly instructive. ‘To. persons who are interested In helping the schoo! in a'Snanelal way the success of the Institution. ts indeed gratifying: Industry, as erery one knows, is the aplrit of Tuskegee, and military discl- pline is its system ‘of government. From the moment the rising whistle blows at 5 o'clock vatil the “lights.go ovt” at night every” moment of the time Is occupied. Work is in the at- mosphere; Industry is made a: habit— the great sim of the school. ‘At Tuskegee refractory students are punished, not by setting them at ex- tra tasks, but by giving them no work to do, ‘The great idea of the institute fs to drill into the students the princi- ple that Inbor is a privilege; hence work is never proscribed as a punish- mevt, for that would be an Inconsist- ency. Enforced idleness proves penalty enovgh, and after less than a day of Jounging, a misfit Iu a busy communi- ts, a drone among the workers, the afsobedient student generally goes to the commandant and bogs to be put to work like the rest-of his comrades, ‘The discipline Is, admirable. Ever since the opening of the school the students have been on a military sys- tem of some sort. ‘The ‘first day the student body assembled. thirty years ‘ago it maarched to chapel, aud it bas been doing so ever since, = It is.a sight never to be forgotten to see 1,700 students march Into the great. dining hall at noon, said to be the largest dining room in the country, ‘and stand at attention until grace’ is sung. ‘Then the silence 1s broken, ‘chairs are pulled out, und conversation starts up with sueh a roar that the band fs kept playin: in the balcony to drown the noise. ‘There is nothing boisterous. but 3,700 voiees engaged in simultane- ons talk make rather a cateract of sound. Visitors rarely fail to comment upon the table mauuers of the students. At Tuskegee table manuers are as muck a part of the curriculum. rs 1s work in the shops or recitations in the class- rooms. The mao at the head of the ta- ble does. the serving; assisted by a student on each side. ‘The students are served, and the rule of the schoo! 4s that éuch shall eat everthing that $s placed upon his plate without pass- ing remarks. upon the cooking, if. in- deed, such remarks could be made, The food comes fresh from the insti- tute farm, raised by the students, cook- ed by the students, served by the stu- dents and eaten. by the students, and the variety of edibles placed on the ta- ble serves 'as another object lesson of the benefits detived from skiltful labor on the soil, : ‘The student who goes ont from Tus- kegee is so accustomed to un excellent table that, if a farmer, be at once pre- pares to ruiso all the vegetables in their season, his farm becomes an ob- Jeet lesson for the surrounding com- munity and gradually leads to a bigher standard of living. Te ee ON eC epee ete ie Saat “The handsome uew Ebenezer A. M. B. chureh, ‘located:-on Bethel street. Hagerstown, Md., was recently’ dedi- ented: with imposing services. "The @edication. sermon. was .prencbed. by Bishop Levi J. Coppin of Philadelphix. ‘The church is ove of the handsomest in western Maryland, and its-comple- tion is a,credit to the efforts of its pas- tor, Rev, Duvid Johnson. The: Rev. “Mr. Johinson is one-of the most-ener- etic of the’younger ministers of the Baltimore conference. ‘Through. his efforts. the conference will bold Its next annital session in the above nam: ed church in Hagerstown; ‘An: independent Race Organization. Among younger, organizations -for civic betterment in Detroit, -Mich., Is the “Afro-American. alliance. The ob- Ject of the organization as indicated abore is to do uplift work among our people by" encouruginig thém ‘tn buist- ‘ness and ‘professional life: It is‘ inde- pendent and. not bound, by any pollti- eal ties, It-believes.in a-square denl for every, American ‘citizen: and” i: agalust discrimination on account. of race or color. +) = . Popular Teacher to Wed! Minister. Miss Martha; Jobnson;,, a popular ‘going schoolteacher: “and the” Rey. Leonard &, Carter, pastor of St Lutie’s M.. E, chiirch, ‘Relstertown:., Md; wil “be the ‘principals: in: a ‘pretty. wedding Gwhich ‘is to: take! place:o8!Wednesduy, “June 26. .The {ceremmony* will be: pet ‘formed by. the Rev: John--A.. Holmes, “Pastor ‘of Metropolitan. SI. B., elurehs 2 Baltitnore.’-Rev. Mr.-Carter is:a mem- ‘ber ‘of "the Washington ‘M. EB. confer- fgneae or a NES z ' CAPABLE BUSINESS MAN. Estimate of Harry H, Pace as Leader I Many Movements, Ne gear teas vee neha aaa | Memphis, Tenn.—Strength of, char acter, intelligence andthe power to bring results for the. conservation. of [the race's cardinal interest: should be tne great requisites of men’ who mau- ‘age the affairs of racial fraternal aid ‘commercial movements.” When an or ‘ganization lias as! its head a conserra- tive energetic, experienced and Chris. ‘tlam leader it should give such leader- ship its undivided support. It Is only by such union and hearts co-operation ‘that the race can ulti- ‘mately triumph orer obstacles which ‘arise to Impede its forward movement ‘for the good of humanity irrespective of from what souree they may come. | Harry H. Paee of this elty 4s a con crete example of the kind of character whose most, excellent “qualities have ‘been catalogued in the above . parn- graphs. The position of the Afro: American Elks In. this country is ob- vlous to any. casual observer, and its ‘peculiar exigencies in quite a degree are known -to have-been caused by un- fortunate controversies In the ranks. ‘All of these things created an urgent need for a leader: like “Mr. Pace, who has beconie the seer of the fraternity and has given it a new lease‘on a benefi- cent exisionce. ‘The activities of Mr. Pace as grand exalted’ ruler are to-be considered as a helpful leaven in the jife of thousands of Afro-Amerfeans. ‘The. character of a leader is very often a sure Index: of the desires of those whom he lends, Mr. Pace is man of sterllug worth. His work for the church is not abridged by bis af- filiations with other: movements. Me is secretary of the vestry in- Em- manuel Protestant Episcopal chareh and directs the talented choir. He ix A recognized factor in Masonic cir- cles. Mr. Pace is cashier of the Solvent Savings Bank and ‘Trost company and ts at the head of a large estate, which employs a great number of men. He 48 also. secretary of the Republican county committee. HOWARD'S NEXT PRESIDENT. For Coveted Position. 3: ‘The selection of a new president for Howard university in Washington will not be an easy matter. There is no dearth of candidates, but to. discover from the array of material the man of intellectual breadth, moral strength. winning: personality, constructive gen: jus and executive ability, such as De. Thirkield is and what his successor must be, will tax the wisdom of the board of trustees, to which, body this duty will fall. 2 It is evident that there will be no undue haste in Gilling the vacancy, and the fitness of every candidate will be fully tested before a choice is decider upon. Since the financial future of the university Is practically secure be- eause of the federal appropriations that will come sear after year the ar- gument that a white man must bead the school In order to infuence con: gressional favor becomes less forceful. ‘Phere is 2 general feeling that the time is ripe for the election of a com: petent colored man for a school that is essentially a Negro institution. ‘thongh not officially styled as ‘such Many of the white members of :he board and of congress have: expressed themselves in sympathy with this idea and will lend their support to the rigbt colored man brought forward for the position, Friends of ‘the: school arc rating the-country: with a fine tooth cand In their effort to pick outa Ne gro educator who.is likely to fill the bill, Some of those mentioned in this con: nection, are Kelly Miller, George W Cook, Lewis 8, Moore, W. V. ‘Cunnel and B, ZL. Parks, all deans of depart: ments or members of the present fac ulty of the university; Roscoe Conk lng Bruce, assistant superintendent of the Washington schoois; Judge Rober: 1, Correll of the municipal'court: W. B. B. DnBols, 1. 'f. Kealing aud oth: ers of eynal prominence. Minister Is Sent to-Bermuda. Among the changes made. by the, A M. B. general conference, just closed at Kansus City. ave the following: s'be Rev. T..A..Smythe, for more than tw years pastor of Bethel A. M. Eechuech in Indiznxpolis. bas been appointed «= an assistant to Bishop W. B. Derrick who has charge of the West -Indies. Canada, Nova Scotia aud the Bermud:: islands. ‘The Rev. Mc. Smythe: ba» been assigned to the cbarge of the twelve A. M. B. churches. in’ the Ber nunda islands. He was also elected to represcut his district on the zeuera! migsionury board, which: meets anuua!- ly in New. York. The Rev. and Mrs Smythe will sail for the Bermudas ‘July 1. His headquarters: will be at Hamilton. The Rey. Mr. Smythe’ successor “at Bethel church bas nor becn selected. “Bishop B..F. Lee wit be'in charge of. the work of this episco pal: district. He, .was also elected on of the ‘general conference secretaries. Wekind' sd Gnck ten Dien: Jackson Gordon, the. sisty-two-year ‘old. messenger in the office of the-boaré of assessors. who is sald to have know! more “great men”: than-any other’ Ne gro In Chicago, died recently. He liv ed ‘at: M35 South Wabash aventie an ‘had held his. position fourteen yeary Among thé dcquiintances he claimer ‘were James’ G.:Blaine, Presidents Gar field. Hayes nud: Harrison and the Int: Crirter'Earrison; Hent one time workee forialexander..Grabam/ Bell,” {urentor of the;telephoe, “ He became acquaint ‘ed. with,many, notabilities as messcnyes ‘or-usher for latge conventions. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER ———— a Goneeit and. Stage Work of eal Fon Minn ‘Two family houses are very common Hiss. Minnie BrOWD. ~~ | seweaass,” Tues are inexpensive, ana — éverything Inexpensive: finds a ready . ~~} gemind. Jn°a two family house in.B. FEATURED RED “ROSE: BALLAD, jasr- aoa ates. wcirhy tivea on the see- oid oor and Mr, and Mrs, Asbalter on the Grst Hoor.. Cheap things are apt Brief Account of the Notable Career of| to be expensive ia the end, and it was ‘a Western’ Girl Who Has Won. a.'Na‘|so'with this: tiwo. family bouse. Mrs. tional Reputation as a Voealist—tn- | Kirby became infatuated with Mr. Ax- ‘structor-In the Musical Settlement} halter and Mr. Kirby with Mrs. ‘AX School. halter. Living under the same roof, 1 ‘New. York.—One of the most accom. plished and highly gifted singers o1 the race, who has made a national rep utation- in the art, Is Miss Minnie Brown, the leading soprana soldist at St. Mark's M. B. church, in this city, Miss Brown bas a remarkably clear and ‘sweet voice of wonderful range and under perfect control. So wonder ful is the sweetness and. charm of tier voice that she has earned the sobriquet of the humai mocking bird: Miss Brown. has hada notable mu sical career. She has toured the coun: try in concert work, For six years she was a nenler of the Williams & Walker company and for one year as See Gr ROP he Loo - eee a ee a ee a es ee a ee me ee age oe See Oy = ea a a Nn ane eure Gated was'a meniber of the “Lond of Boat company, which was the frst compa ny. put on the road by Bert Williams. During her long career in concert work and ou the.stage she made a mt tional reputation as. one of the most thoroughly accomplished singers o! the race, Miss Brown hails from the west and was Lorn in Spokane, Wash Her parents were ploneers of the west and represented: the sturdy type of western settlers of years ago. ‘At an early age she showed a lean ing toward: musical career, and her parents encouraged every effort in that direction. She graduated from the Spokane: high school. After gradun tion she took np the study. of voice culture under Mrs, Ethel Child Wat tron. * Miss Brown attributes a great dea of ber success in her musteal career ts the: interest of ber teacher, She In gan her carver as concert singer it her native home: Her tour throuxt Eritish Columbia and adjoining citie- was very successful and opened ur the way for the larger possibilitic. which awaited her. Ou coming uns: she joined the Williams & Walker company. 4 Por six years she remained with th coimpiny and, wow a pltce among the foremost of thy talented aggregation Tt was while with Wilms & Walke: that Miss Brown won her national rep tation in featuring the song the “Tex Rose.” then the-most popular ballad o: tie dug, wiiieh she savg with decider sucess: Miss Brown will be remembered #1: over the conntry by the large’ nutaber of patrons of this famous company Her tour with “Lond of Koa! ende. her stuze-career, Sivee taking wp he residence in New York Miss Brows: bas been a force in the musical life u: the cits. £ She Is one of the teachers inthe Musical School Settlement for coldrev: children in New York. She stands his. fn the musical circles of- the countr: and in New York is constantly in de mand as a singer. Miss. Brown is + young woman, of remarkable-strenzt! of character and is a splendid example to the: young women of the.race. With all-of ber culture and charm 0° personality Miss Brown. remains the same modest’ and unassuming youn: womin’ which the was before winnits, her liurels in the musical world. | Sh: ts ever rends to“assist In any goo" movement for the advancement-of th: race. She has’a large circle of frient- In the relizious, socia) and .eduentions life of the ciry. Olga: Household’s “Annual Reception. Among the many interesting seer Society events in’ Brooklyn the’ Ars’ week in June was’the fourth annual reception of Olza Household: of Ruth, No. -2234, “held in Sumner ‘ball.’ The affalt was largely attended .by mem- bers of the fraternity in Greater. New York and there were-many guests. from gut of tuwn - Le gtt SWAPPED WIVES FIO ete ee est ee pee ie everything Inexpensive’ finds a ready demand. 1n'a tw family house in.B. ‘Mr. avd Mrs. Kirby lived om the sec- ond foor and Mr. and Mrs. Asbalter on the Grst floor. Cheap things are apt to be expensive io the end, and it was so’ with this: tivo. family bouse. Mrs. Kirby became infatuated with Mr. Ax- halter and Mr. Kitby with Mrs, Ax- halter. Living under the same. roof, there was plenty of chance for one of the mew to treet the wife'of the other clandestinely, and’ both couples were playing the same game. ‘There wasn't any. trouble about the matter, Why should there be, since all. were sitisfied to swap partners? But the expense! ‘Two single bouses would-bave cost 50 per cent more, but tlie divorces cost 100 per cent more, Besides, there were two new trons: seaus, two weddings involving enr- riages, weddlng breakfasts and the parson’s fees. Would it not have been better had exch couple taken a single house? Unfortunately the leases ran for two years, and the new weddings occurred Within one. It would be a pity to lose ‘ove year’s rent. on account of an em- barassing prosinity between two cou- ples who lind swapped partners, es- pecially when there was no embarrass- ment. So the first-Mvs. Kivby, baving become Mrs. Axhaiter, went to tive downstairs. and the first Mrs. Axbalter, having become Mrs. Kirby, went to lve upstairs. Everrbody In the neigh- borhood snid: “Flow prnctient und how sensible! All iis been done plens- antly. OF all quarrels family quarrels are the worst.” Tt so happenod that Me, and* Mrs. Kirby went ou at journey, nnd while they were gone” Mr. Kirby) died. Meanwhile Mr, Astitlter died too, ‘The Aisconsolate widuws met in tbe hal. ‘That's apart of a two family house which persons who have never tried them don't consider, ‘The occupants are always meeting in the hall. “yell, said Mrs, Kirby—ante Ax- halter—“Tomt has gone. 1 hear.” “Yos." said Mrs, Aslialter—ante Kir- by, “and Jim, too, poor man!” » She wiped away a. tear, “They were two very good men.” “Very good. ‘They were two very good hushands to me; both of ’em.” “And T have no complaint to make of cither., My first husband was very obliging in some things and my, second {n other things.” “Both my husbands were good in all things,” suid Mrs, Axhalter, heaving a deep sigh. “Him! Did you find Axbalter always Herat with the eas?" “Indeed | did! But it depends npou what you call Ilberal. Anyway, {didn't have to go through his pockets when he. was asleep.” . “Who told yon that?” “Told me what?” “That to yet money T had to go throngh lis pockets when be was my husband. Anyway, | didn't give hin ang curtain lectures when be eaine home tute nights"” “And who told you tat?” “A Mite bird whispered it into ms ear.” “Did Kirby tell: yon T gave bim cur- rain lectures?" “Did Axhalter say 1 went through his pockets?" ‘The horns were locked; neither could move. So the ouly thing they could do was to nnlock aud begin over again. “Eq like you to tell me, Mrs. Kirby." said Mes. -Axbalter. “which of your husbands you liked: best.” “Well, xs.a may who bad been in- fiuenced by someone else T think some- times Kirby wax the best man I ever knew, ‘Then. again, | think. Axbalter was even better than he.” “What do you mean by indueneed by any ove else?" “Well. you know, Mrs.-Axbalter, that aman after he bas been married Isn't the same as he was before.” “Do you wean that be has deterio- rated?" asked Mrs, Axbalter, lovking at her wife-in-law severely: “L mean that if a man has Hved with a woman whovhas nagged at him be grows irritible.” “[ noticed that my second husband was sometites a bit grouchy?" “You didy did you? Maybe it sas getting uscd to new conditions.” * “Again the horus were locked. Again the two ladies backed away from each ather. But only Io an argumentative sense. “Are you going to have your mourn ing dresses cut liobble? asked: Mrs Axhalter. “Not to the extreme,” replied Mrs. Birbr. JOHN H. TOADYVIN 142 W..HILL STREET;. + : THE UP-TO-DATE. 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Secure. your- tickets and go with us on the: Great Moonlight Excursion: To Brown’s Grove, FRIDAY, ‘JULY Sth, 1912 Under the auspices of the I: 0. of * St. Luke'Club On, Steamer Starlight, Tickets, Round Trip, 25 Cents... * Boat leaves Miller’s Wharf at: 8.30 PM. "- As an Advertiser * Try the Afro-American. It Is The Best Medium In-The City. © - Ask our Advertisers. . See What They: Say. COMMENCEMENT AT CHEYNEY, PA Cheyney, Pa., June 19. — The annual commencement of the In- stitute for Colored Youth was heli last Friday, seven girls and_ three boys receiving diplomas. _ Prof. Hugh M. Brown, former principal of the Baltimore Colored. High School, is principal of the school. During the exercises George S. Hutton, the treasurer, announced an unexpected gift of $4,000 from Sarah (A, C. Loyd, to be ex: pended by the board of manager: as amemorial to her cousin, Sarah Ann Kite, who, during her life time. was greatly interested in the work of the institute. The board of managers is at present endeav- oring to raise $7,000 to complete a fund of $25,000 to tulfil an offer of $5,000 by Joshua L. Bailey for a.new dormitory. The offer runs until July 1. The address to the graduates was delivered by Dr. Talcott Will jams, director of the Pulitzer School of Journalism, New York. His words centered around comparison between the Negro and the Japanese and the possibilities of the race as shown by the rise of the Japs. He showed how the islanders had attacked and con- quered problems of {disease, food, and morals, and urged that the educated members of the race should lead conquering the same problems. Most of those who received diplo- mas. intend to teach, including Harry J. Mack, who will leave shortly for Calcutta. . The list and ‘where they will go follows: Harry J. Mack, of Spadensburg, S. C., Calcutta; Walter E. Mayo of Pulaski Vt. Emerson Institute Mo- bile Aa.; Edgar C. Jordan Phiadel- phia cabinet making Philadelphia; Shirley D. McCard of Germantown Salisbury Md.; Annie C. Denning of New York City, Rust University, Holly Springs, Miss.; Corrine A. Hayes, of Kentucky, publieschools, Chattanooga: Beatrice Perry, of Philadelphia, Avery College, Pitts- burg ;Sadie L. Rayford,of Augusta, Ga., Newton Normal Industrial In- stitute Chattanooga; Ethel M..Roy, of Garretsford, Agricultural Nor- mal School, Normal, Ala.; 8. Ernestine Campbell, of Albany, N. Y., Palmer Memorial Institute, Sedalia, N.C. Ministerial Meeting To Close The closing session of the A. M. E. Ministerial Meeting will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church, Ca- tonsville, this Monday. Rev. S. M. Johnson, presiding elder of the Hagerstown district, will preach ‘after which the ministers will be “entertained at dinner by Rev. C. H. Murray, pastor of the church. At night the ‘ministers will give a concert Ministerial Alliance Closes The Ministerial: Alliance held’ its closing session before the summer period at Grace Presbyterian Church last Monday. ‘Rev. M. F. Sydes, pastar of Waters A. M. E, Church, read a paper and W. H. Anderson, of the Anti-saloon League, told the ministers of the aims of the league. A general discussion took place.’ Miss Katie. King, of Bryn Mawr, Pa., formerly of Baltimore, is visiting her uncle at 1028 Druid Hill avenue enroute to Saratoga, N. Y. for the summer. ee 2 Vase Rg : W: L, HOUSTON, + New member.of the Board of, Edu- cation for'the District of . ~totambias COL. MOMGHT HAS RD TAP ERIGER SUE Sate Siem c ree cree, ares oe and I heard a man call it /contend- ing for the mastery. I do. not know just. what that means, but [have seen men doing’something,and that somethin, hasbeen worth looking at. Do not consider that I amout of my head this week, for I am not, but just feel like I want to speak out in church. I have been so the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Texas, and have seen a few things there worth seeing, and a few other things that .if | had_not seen I would not have been. any the worse off. You see for a long time the papers. have been full of the Grand Lodge affairs, and when the meeting was called to order, according to the papers, especially the Dallas Express, there was nothing left but to dethrone-Dr. A. N. Prince -and adjourn, but things du not always plan out as you would like to have them. In many respects Dr. Prince is a leader of men, bet he is not shrewd politician, for he is a doctor, and a good one at that. He has served in the position of Grand Chancel- lor a few years, and there are others who want the place, but they have resorted to. means that have. only failed, and when it is.all over Dr. Prince is still Gtand Chancel- lor. ft was a hard trip from Tus: ‘kegee Institute to San Antonio, tex. _[ suppose you would like to know about it, and { will have to tell you. 1 was to go out on a wagon which would have carried me by Birmingham and Memphis, ‘but they were so busy at Tuskgee Institute that they forgot to send after me, a thing that does not happen there often, but the result was the same. ‘The captain assured me. that the wagon would be there on time, and I thought that it would because he said, so, hence I did not go out of the way, but the wagon did not come. I left thereon time for the one going to Chehaw, thence to Mont- gomery, and from there to New Orleans. Upon reaching New Or- ‘leans, I found that on account of the high water, 1 would not be able to get out until sever’ o'clock next morning. With a little over 600 miles before me, I waited. until the next morning. It was few. min- utes past seven when we started out, going up the river to Burn- side, thence, loaded on a big boat and went arcoss to Donaldsonville, La.,where we got on the iron wag- on-again. I had a place in the bed car known as the drawing room for both places. At fiv2.o’clock in the evening we were just 55 miles from New Orleans, thence we. started out to find the other place. We started ina hurry with two iron horses just grunting and snorting like they had the colic or something. else. It was’ 11:15. Tuesday when they told us that we.were in San Antonio. I was glad to get off. I went direct to the Pythian Grand Lodge where 1 | found them in’ session, and’ they| certainly did give mea great: ovation when I got in there. It made me think that I was some pumkins. Well I have made a few friends. ‘ + I listened to an address by S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor, and then I turned attention to looking around, and getting into my stop- ping place. Henry Allen Boyd, of the National: Baptist Sunday School Congress, has arranged for me to stop with Lawyer. Campbell, and I sent my things to is house. They were received, and soon I. was on my way to other parts of the-world. [ listened to the work of the. grand lodge until they were through. Rev. A. N. Prince has proven to the world that he is a strong: man, but there are several elements of leadership ;which he lacks. For instance, when'he. don’t want: a. man elected, and wants another nan, he will just-get down on’ the loor {and make: his’‘speech. “A ae A NR te Bek oe, Bk, THE AERO-AMERICAN LEDGER a ee ee a ea TEV NO gait OR Eg RRR SS SE ere arco: U2 ROS RAINS i SO Me ees A NS ee ae ARR R75 aN te ia Gea B NS BiG torre semimeccad \etyeniree arco ( Bap Sa eee STEN oS PS Sepse 2 Lee ae Ts See Oe ees en | IS EQ eee ee ia ast 8 Se Ba era ee ea ae es ee teed ee ee Bbenezer A. M. E. Church, Hagerstown, Md., and its Pastor, Rev. David Johnson. EBENEZER A. ME CHURCH DEDICATED Ebenezer A. M. E. Church was solemnly dedicated on last Sunday. Rey. S. M. Johnson presiding elder of the Hagerstown district, preache¢ he opening sermon at. 10.30 A. M. ‘The dedicatory services were con- ducted at 1.30 P. M. by Bishop L. A. Coppin, assisted by Rev. S. M. Johnson, Rev. John Porter, of Frederick Revs. W. H. Baker and Roberts of Winchester Va. The trustees met the bishop and minis- ers at the door and. ina very im- pressive speech Mr, Wm. E. Nel- son; the oldest trustee of the church, presented the keys to the bishop in behalf of the church. Bishop-Coppin preached the sermon from the text, "Da good. in ‘Thy good pleasure. Unto Zion build Thou the walls of Jerusalem.’” The sermon was very impressive. In spite of the inclement weather, the spacious church was filled during the day. A large crowd from Frederick and surrounding’ towns came over on the trolley led | by their pastor, Rey. John Porter. At § P M., the bishop preached to a crowded house. The choir deserves special {mention under the director ship.of Madam Marion A. Harris, formerly organist and di- rector of Quinn A. M. E. Chapel, Chicago, and Mr. Isaac C. Pindle, chorister. The choir is second to none in the, State. Dressed in white they marched into the choir gallery in the rear of the pulpit and rendered inspiring service. The grand rally was held at night. Rey. David Johnson, the popular pastor of the church, led the. forces with a report of $135 of his own ton; George E.. Guest,'Paris; Prof. P. Landry, Bryn; W.. S. Willis, Waco; James W. Pratt, Fort Worth, and many others whose names{ do not recall at this time. M. M. Rodgers, of LaGrange, is the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. I suppose I shall not enter into this matter now, but will’ just. let it drop. I also attended the meet- ing of the Grané Court of Calanthe, presided over by Mrs. A. 1. Keys. [met many friends in the grand lodge, and will perhaps be entitled to another trip some other time. U have in mind to tell you some more things. The mysterious taking of human life in Texas, Louisiana is caus- ing much fear and anxiety. — I seems that ‘here are men who break into houses and while the people are asleep, just murder whole fam- ilies with an axe. They. have never been able to get a clue to. them yet, but are working hard. Taking of human life is a thing of pleasure in this:country. It is hard to tell where it will end. ‘Every man’s life.is not worth a copper, for if-you take his. life, you can get out of it. If you want to become popular, take life. and then you are-called'a hero, White men in this country have been kill- ing black men, and some of them have not. been arrested fur the crime. | know of acase in Memphis where one .white ,man just killed five oné night, and. -he put up a plea-of insanity, and was’ tuened out,.and just.a.few weeks ago he killed another black and in cold blood, and he has been-given. bail. ‘At times. 1 am sorry that.1- am a-citizen of tne United States and then I think that.I must ‘remain here and help to fight it out. Nothing has. ever been accom- plished by running and, { suppose never will be. _Men have. died for right,.and I amsure that. am here to'die, but. just who, I do- ‘not know. -When the time enmes T will Lie veass te‘Gin’ tose who have EAI ama ec Rea, 5 aan RBS Sh aaa pein 0 ian ee Sa ey GNP eee So 5) eno ee Bee cae eee le emer ee Boal “RI scans Nee Oo eee gS fe fe rennemies b, Re ae Sa ee eee Rina Ueee oer Sean as personal soliciting. Each member was requested to give $5.00. Many checks were presented from the schite people oi Hagerstown. ‘The entire collection for the day amount- ‘ed to $890.00 (Right hundred and ninety dollars). ‘This is the largest colleeton on record in the history of the church in one day. Bishop Coppin and P. E. Johnson. were highly gratified at the pheneminal success of ths church. . Rev. David Johnson is being overwhelmed witi congradulations. He deserves great credit for his being uble to im- press the rich white. people of Hagerstown, whose contributions will agregate at east $100.00. The services will continue each ‘aight for one month and three times on Sunday. Qn Monday night, Hon, Chas. D. Wagaman. Repub- lican nominee for Congress. in this district, delivered the opening ad- dress followed by a lecture on Af- rica by Bishop Ceppin. Rev. W. S, Hughes. the new presiding elder held his first quart- erly meeting at Asbury .M. E. Church last Sunday. - Mrs. Louise Eding is on the sick ist. Many visitors are in the city attracted by the dedicational sec- vices. -gone before me. -I want to so live that when my time comes | will be ready and willing to -go T have talked about San Anton- io, and will not do so now. I met two of the new general offi- cers there, Rev.. J. W. Rankin, D. D., the A. M. E. missionary secretary, and Prof. A. S. Jack- son, the educational secretary. Both of them were as happy as a glad dog around a, meat house and wore the typical gold ‘dust twin smile, Both are deserving men. { am sure you will remem- ber Dr. Rankin for he isthe man who went to Europe, and per- mitted me to stay in the room with him going over, and allowed me-to take part in many things. He went. over there to the mis- sionary conference, and became so posted on. missions that he is now the secretary of the department, and Iam of the opinion that he is going to make a good one. ~He is going to take hold of the work for his church. He has aiready started for New York. .1 feel so good over this. ‘ ; - Prof.-dackson is an old educator, and Iam sure he will add many new fetures'to his department He will-soon.take hold and do some- thing for God and the race. * T have had enough to say for this time, and’ will bring this letter. to a close. Send mail for me to 2608 Morgan street, St. Louis’ Mo. c J. O. Midnight, i. 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Bou oases. Money Orders an rafts should be made payable to THE APFnO-AMELICAN CO. BALTIMORE, JUNE 22, 1912 NOT A QUESTION OF RACE BUT ONE OF LAW. In the state of blank a franchise is given a certain company to man- ufacture and -jdispose of ‘‘gas’’ to the citizens of that community, and this corporation is given the ex- elusive right, so that it is not per- missible for any other company to engage in the same business, But, this company immediately promul- gates as one of its regulations that no supply of ‘'gas’’ shall be furn- ished people of African descent, Is there any sane man who would contend that the gas company would have any such right? These people of African decent are included in the sovereignty of that community; they pay the same rate of taxes; and they are subject to all the demands the State’ makes upon its citizens, They participate in con- ferring the franchise, yet they are arbitraily denied the ‘pursuit of happiness’ to the extent of shar- ing the advantages the community has made possible for all of its members, We have madeso much progress that we have any: number of learned lawyers, of the race, throughout the country but it is not enough to have good lawyers. We mustjhave good common-sense. And the way to show that we have god common-sense is by for- saking the foolish policy which has largely governed us in the past. Te policy a selfish one, of each little lodge, or body, attempting to cope with a great "fundamental prineiple of law and right, in which the entire race is vitally interested. We undoubtedly need and must have many local lodges, and bodies, educating themselves, and gather- ing funds for a common defense, but we need some way by the which this educative experience and ac- cumulated dollars ina thousand places may be so concentrated, operated, and utilised, as to be made: effective ‘in carrying our leading: cases to the court of last report. This isour business. Court do not exist “for .benevalent or. charitable. purpose, though, in- cidentally there may be both. be- nevolence ard’ charity. “But the judge is on the bench to take the argument, and the facts presented, and render the decision according- ly. fin all our churches, and innumerable societies, there had! been departments gathering funds| for. this specific purpose, united with some strong central adminis- trative agency, we would today be in the enjoyment of ‘many of our. rights and privileges, now withheld because weshave yet to demonstrate our mastery of the situatiun. IS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY DEM- OCRATIU? hiving in the past, and susten determined opposition towards the Democratic party because of that party’s attitude on the question of human slavery. The opposition of thoughtful and intelligent Negroes to the Democratic’ party.” arises from the fact that the ‘‘Democrat- ie’? party is NOT democratic. It is any thing else than Democratic. The rights which every govern- ment is expected to recognize and protect, of the most fundamental character, are, personal security of all of its citizens, and security: given to each in the acquisition and enjoyment of{property. Now it is perfectly notorious: that the National political party having the boldness to call itself ‘‘Demo- cratic,” has behind it a history cunspicuous for the most undemo- eratic treatment of a. very large portion of the soverign people of this country, on the sole ground of their race and color. No more proof is necessary in substantiat- ing our indictment than the record, almost weekly, of Democratic news papers chronicling ‘‘lynchings’’ of Negroes, “Negro burnings," and the insecurity of Negro property in many sections of this land. It is almost marvellous that. men who talk so eloquently of Thomas Jeffer- son seem immune from the tinge of shame which should come to all honorable men that a party calling itself ‘‘Democratic’’ should become the chief engine-of oppression to- wards the most helpless, and most needy, of all the peoples who make up this great republic. The very word ‘‘democratic’' is indicative of inclusiveness, whereas the so- called Democratic party has rend- ered that word so specially expres- sive of ‘‘exclusiveness,’’ and in- testimony of the same points with pride to the ‘‘disfranchising’’ con- sticutions of not a few democratic states, whose most glorious boast is, that:‘‘demoeracy,"’ with them, means ‘White Suppremacy."’ In striking contrast with the Naticnal Convention of ‘White Su- premacy’’ which is soon to assem- ble in this city to emphasize its pe- culiar notion of “‘democracy,'’The- odore Roosevelt stands forth as the most illustrious simon pure *democrat’’in the American States. His is democracy which embraces all men without any regard to color or race emhasizing the destruction of all ‘rings’ that the people, all of them, big and little, black and white, may direct ané control their own government. Roosevelt stands for the same fundamental principle, applied in righteousness and equity, without evasion or subterfuge, as did Abraham Lincoln of | old. ‘The great masses of the people, whether North or South, East or West, Democrats or Republicans, will not stand for the political larceny of the rights of any -por- tion of the citizens of this republic, and the Negroes of this country will fight as manfully and as brave- ly, with their patriotic white fel- low citizens, for the triumph of this fundamental principle, as they did at Port Hudson, at Petersburg, and at Fort Fisher, and Fort Wag- ner, for the preservation of the Union. 7 The moment the Democratic party becomes Democratic, there will be an immediate dissolution both of the ‘Solid South’ and the “*Negro problem.’”” The moment the. Democratic statesmen of the country are persuaded to trust the people, all of them, both white and black, and appeal to them all as MEN, with-reason and common understanding, that moment will chronicle a greater and more far reaching Emancipation than that which followed the- proclamation of Lincoln. Very soon will they discover that all these years they have been fighting a shadow. The black people'of the South are .the genuine friends of the white people of that-section, and the strength of that friendship will assert itself just so soon as their full Manhood js cheerfully recognized. They will gladly help in building up that section of the country which is gg eS eg As this article is being written it: looks like the Republican party is endeavoring to rend, itself. Has it out lived its usfulness and is now determined to cotimit suicide? We sincerely hope not.. Whether THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER EIN talc Bah he BP Sa porate a tent PE eben ae ted Mr. Roosevelt is in earnest or not, conditions which have prevailed ORIAL OPINION, for the past week-in Chicago, show{"*** etna: as nothing else has showwa that it is — time to get back to the first princi- tdi : ples of the patty of Lincoln, Loye- | The Fiftieth Anniversary of the joy, Sumner, and others, a ‘i There 1a question, af doubt| Mmaneliiation Proclaination in the minds of all right think —The Cuban Question ing people that it is about time to get rid-of the bosses and place = {he powek wack fa toe, aes of | “The first day of January next will people to. whom it belongs. ji i is Even then it may be¥just possible Bs oe ney oe Eres that it will not be there long be-|-dent “Lincoln's emancipation 0} fore it will again be in the hands| slaves. A bill has been introduced of other bosses, but in the mean-| into the United States Senate, and time they may have learned wisdom } jts passage recommended by the com and will make an honest endeavor|-nittee on Industrial Expositions, | to impfove; at, least for awhile.| os ne ia ets incl It will not do for the Demo- eratic party to crow too soon or something might happen to it. Preparing even before it gets in to further disfranchise the colored people of this country would mitigate against’ and handicap the best man it could put up. This country has made up its mind that there shall be no change for the worse along suffrage lines. If there is any change coming, it will be in the line of progress and not in going backward. It has been frequently said that the Dem- ocratic party forgets nothing and learns nothings. At least for the present let us:hope that if it forget nothing and learns nothing that it will at least make the attempt to forget somethings and learn some other things. ‘The schools have closed and we are pretty sure that both teachers and pupils are more than glad that it is so. The boys and girls will have an opportunity to get out in the open air and have a real good time for the next two months The teachers willbe glad to get away from the everlasting grind and hie them away to the mountains or the seaside for a well earned ‘recreation. The Afro-Amer- ican wishes each and all of them a pleasant and profitable vacation, and wishes to express the. hope that they will come back in the fal] re- cruited in body fand mind for the arduous duties which. will again await them, So the Baltimore and Ohio Rail- road has substituted its colored waiters in the dining room in Camden Station for white girls. Wonder what was the trouble? We have heard of no dissatisfaction. Boys, better be looking for some- thing better anyway. Jupiter Pluvius came to the con- clusion that the street cleaning department would ‘hardly be able to get the streets in [proper condi- tion for the meeting of the Demo- cratic convention so he took a hand and did the work very nicely in- deed. ‘ —o— Now don’t ‘forget before you go away to arrange to have the Afro-American Ledger follow you wherever you go. You will find it a delightful traveling compan- ion. —ae Bryan’s shadow seems to be slowly creeping over towards the Balti- more,convention. : Be careful.fellows or the Demo- erats will get you. : Wonder what will happen in Baltimore next week? ——— Looks like a Democratic year. —_—— Daly’s Palm Garden f Attracts Large Crowd Daly’s Palm Garden, which open- ed a few days ago at 1117 Pennsyl- vania avennie, has attracted people from all over the city. It is the best equipped and most attractive place of its kind in the city, dnd reflects great credit upon the enterprise of Mr. William Daly. In the yard in the rear of the building, moving picturés, are shown nightly, and-the audiences are reminded of the practiese’.of the large theaters, whan the boy comes around selling peanuts,chod- olate caramel and sandwiches. - The soda fountain is not onl7 the handsomest and most moders on the avenue, but is the best that ans establishment catering to the trade of the race has in the city. j The improvements which made it possible for Mr. Daly to open a place where men, could carry their wives and daughters. cost over $2,500. 4 New President for Kittrell: Kittrell, N. C., June 20. — Prof. C. C. O'Kelly has: been: elected president of Kittrell-College to sue- ceed Prof, D. J. Jordan. The new head is already ‘laying plans fo3 the extension of the influence. of Siacgelool: _.: bog et hat The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation —The Cuban Question “The first day of January next will be the fiftieth anniversary of Presi- dent “Lincoln’s emancipation of slaves. A bill has been introduced into the United States Senate, and its passage recommended by the com mittee on Industrial Expositions, providing for the celebration ina fitting manner of this important step in our national history. Very properly and justly it is proposed that the keynote of the celebration should be the advance of the colored race in education, industrial achieve ment, and in character. . . ““Pifty years ago, says Dr, Wash- ington, the Negro in America, owned nothing, not even himself; today the property owned by Neg- roes amounts to many millions of dollars. More important would be a summary of the number of edu- cated Negroes, the number promi- nent in banks and business corpor- ations, the managers of large farms, the professional men of the rare and the uncounted and uncountable number of self-respecting, Inw-abid- ing Negroes the country over. As to illiteracy, the stacement is made that while the percentage of illiteracy fifty years ago was 96, it has now been cut down to less than 40—that is the illiter- acy has been cut down in 50 years to less than half what it was, There are 2,000,000 colored children in public schuols, 30,000 colored teachers and ‘it is stated that the colored people themselves have paid in taxes about $5,000,- 000 of their earnings to support these schools. These statistics could he en- larged upon in many dicections but it is needless to demonstrate the wonderful advance of the race in the half century that is just about to end. Such an exposition as that proposed would be encouraging ‘to the Negroes in the country to wards thrift and industry and would help to inspire them to become more andl more useful citizens — New York Outlook. THE CUBAN NEGRO Speaking of the’ importance of the Cuban Negro to the army of that country the Boston Trans- cript. says: Probably the great majority of the Cuban Negrees are perfectly willing to stay at home and keep the peace if the excited white people will let them, . The insur- gent army cannot be very numer- ous or it would break out of the bush and try conclusions with the Government forces. In the ranks of the latter are so many Negroes that some people have remonstrat- ed with General Monteagudo, the Cuban commander, against trust- ing them, to which the general replied that they were among his most efficient. men, had been zea- lous and: loyal, and if he were to turn out all those of African de- scent from his battalions he would have enly a beggarly host with which to meet the enemy. In most Latin American armies there are strong contingents whose ap- pearnce is suggestive of at east mixed blood. . Our own Porto Rican regiment certainly looks as if it was composed of mulattoes, al- though the explanation is offered that it is to some extent repre- sentative of the aboriginal popu- lation of the island. Winchester Happenings. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Winchester, Va., June 20.—The children’s day exercises, held at John Mann M. E., St. Paul A. M. E., and Carmel Free Baptist Churehes, were largely attended. The-graduation exercises of the public school were held Monday at the Free Baptist Church. Rev. A. P. Shaw delivered the address to the graduates, after which he pre- sented diplomas to the following: Pauilne Jackson, Virginia Morgan, Frances Quitt, Fannie Washington, Masters Harper and Turner. Revs. P.M. Esklich and A. G. F. Martin were victorious over G. H. Wilson and H. C. Baer in a debate on ‘‘Which Is Mightier, The Pen or The Sword?’’ The former took the side of the pen. Rev. J.,H. Ross, pastor of the A.M. E. Church: at. Staunton, Va, preached here Wednesday night: Mr. James W. Stephenson and a company of young people pre- sented a play entitled ‘‘The Re- turn of Mr. Longfellow’? at St. Paul Church Tuesday night. By IT i a NINE a Ie OR EONS Cee E IS eg oo Re nd A ea ee Nauta ok SE rt i ee oF — a oe lo eee ee bs ee : Ee eG 8 ores a gi ee ee ee Oe oe ee eer eee a ay es E Cee ee © ee fos ey Tae ay Be os of J ee bee FA ge ae SMES ae a 2 PRR eae FE ccd TERS ELE (4 GOL LTE WOR = Te The late Judge Thomas J. Morris of the United States District Court was eulogized for his decisions against race disfranchisement at the meeting of.the ministerial Alli- ance Monday. The following resolu- tions were unanimously adopted: “The Ministerial Alliance of the City of Baltimore and vicinity begs the privilege of giving forth to the public this brief testimonial to the magnificent character of the late Judge Thomas J. Morris who for so long a time with unwavering hand and kindly heart dispensed justice in this community as a rep- resentative of the judiciary of the United States. ‘The colored citi- zens of this community as well as those of other racial proclivities in the passing of the fate Judge Morris lost a genuine sympathetic friend and helper and by his in- spiring example would indicate how immensely serviceable the cul- tured refined and learned of any race may be in bringing to bear the richness of their gifts in the elevation and enlightenment of the humbler and most backward portion of the community wherein their lives are cast. And while the col- ored people of the community will always specially remember Judge Morris in the decision emanating from him whereby new hope and inspiration were engend- ered in the direction of the fuller appreciation of the honors and duties of citizenship, and how firmly they should prize the right of suffrage, yet this one act was but the culmination point, as it were, of a life filled with gracious- neas and consideration for the man struggling towards the ideal of worthy citizenship. The Alliance would most respectfully bear testi- mony to the universal sense of Joss upon:the part of the people com- mitted to our several charges, and at the same time give thanks to the Giver of all good for the splendid example of our late friend and beloved Judge Morris.”” Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Alliance, Signed, * A. L Gaines, D. D. Pastor of Trinity A.M.E. Church; G. F. Bragg,, Jr. D.D., Pastor of St. James P.E. Church; L, Z, Johnson D. D. Pastor of Madison Street Presby- . terian Church. Miss Traxon May Lose Job Charleston, W. Va., ‘June 20.— According to current gossip, Miss Helen M. Truxton, of Baltimore, will not return in the fall as teacher of domestic science ac the Garnett High School. No fault has been found with jher ability as an in- structor, but it is, said that her requisitions for’ supplies equaled that for the’white schoo, ‘where a larger number of pupils is enrolled. It is said that a graduate of the West Virginia Colored Institute: is slated to succeed her. Miss Trux- ton is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Truxon of Baltimore. TA GRADUATE FROM THE HGH SCHOOL ‘The twenty-fourth annual com- mencement of the Colored High Scho! was held last (Friday) night at the Lyric. The address to the graduates was. delivered by Prof. Roscoe Conkilng Bruce, assistant superintendent of schools. in the District of Columbia. ‘The music was in charge of Miss Constantia Brown, supervisor of music in the colored schools. Miss Ruth M. Sydes was pianist. The invocation and benediction were said by Rev G. R.. Waller, D: Dy ‘The list of graduates follows: The members of the class are: N. D. Ackwood, E. A. Adams, M. R. Allen, J. T. Banks, E. F. Barnes, N. Valore Marnett, Athlea A. Bennett, H. M. Biddle W. M. Bishop, E. L. Blakwell, D.. E. Boley, M. A. Booze; A. C. Brown, W. T. Buckner, J. H. Carter, H. L. Carroll, R. S. Chase, Wadlie Clarke, S. R. Cooper, A. A. Cornish, L. M. Davage, M. R. R. Decoursey, iH. O. Deman, M. B. Dorman, L. J. Farmer, E. F. Frazier, A. Joseph Frisby, C."L. Ganes, A. G. Gent, R. 0. Grooms, E. £. Hall, H. B. Hicks, S. B. Howard, Raymond Hunt, E. V. Jackson, ‘Isaiah Johnfon, J. E. Johnson W. J. Johnson, M. E. ‘Locks, T. H. McCormick, M. I. Martin, B, H. Mason, N. A. Moore, G. L. Murray, Georgiana Nash, A. E. 'V. Penri,"E..M. Rhodes, M- L. Rusk, A. E. Russell, E. D. Smith, J. C, Smith, M. G. Smith, dames S..Soyles, M. A. C.S priggs, W. P. Stanley, R. M. Sydes, G. K. Taylor, C. E."Thomas: L. H.Thomp- sonYH, D. ©. Tilghman, Ernest Tinsey, A, E. Waller, BE. A. L. Turner, E. M. Waring, E. L. Wat- ers, L. V. Willams, anita Wood- land, F. B. Wright. : TWO-YEAR SPECIAL CLASS, A. E. Bolden, I. M. Cole, E. C. Cardozo, A. C. Hammond, M. T. Jackson, C. I. Johnson, G. R. E. Lewis, L. A. Scott, W. D: Waters, E..M. Wells, B. C.. Williams. Closiug of Schoo) No. 105 In the presence of school officials, parents, and friends, the closing exercises of the eighth grade of Publie School'No. 106 were: held inthe school building, W.. Hill street near Sharp, on Thursday morning. The address to the graduates was delivered by Miss Adah C. Thomp- son, president of the Parents’ and Teachers’ Club, of the School. Mr. Geo. A. Owens, the princi- pal, presentedcertificates to: the fol- lowing: Joseph L. Brown, Ida. B. E. Hack, Morris Harris, Leéwood Macer, Ruth jMacer, Adelaide E. Poole, Ruth M. Prout, Delmer F. Reid, Elmer J Smith, Ruth M. Stafford, Emmaline Wilson, and Beatrice A. Young. ‘The work done by the students in the domestic art and. domestic science departments; Miss Lucile S. Wilson and. Miss Daisey E. Bailey, instructors, respectively, and. in the. menual training. department, Prof, W..J.. Braxton, _ instructor, received well. merited praise. The cademic work was excellent. MANY DEMOCRATS ARE IN THE CITY The Democratic Convention, which opens at the Fifth Regiment Armory next Tuesday, will bring the largest crowd of colored followers of the party of Jackson and Jefferson that has ever attended a national convention of that party. They will come from New York, Illinois, Missouri, and other States where the colored Democrat is not so scarce an article as in Maryland. At a meeting of these men, to be held at Young's Hall, Druid Hill avenue and Robert street, on Monday, a policy will agreed upon, as well as plans for lining up a large slice of the colored vote next November for the party of their choice. The aims of these leaders in the movement to build up a large and respectable number of colored voters in the Democratic party was explained by Mr. N. B. Marshall to a representative of the Afro-American Ledger the other day: "Those of us who have espoused the cause of Democracy," he said, "are doing what we think is best for the race. There is no reason why a man because he happens to be colored should be considered a cocksure asset of the Republican party. Our aims have cordial support and sympathy of many prominent Democrats, North and South. Of course, there are men among Southern Democrats who refuse to become reconciled to the active and open support of colored men, but there are white Republicans who refuse to be bound by the principles of their party as laid down by the founders. Just as many colored voters helped to elect a Democratic Congress in the pivotal States four years ago, we expect to see still more aid in the election of a Democratic president this year. We are trying to pave the way when a man's color will not determine his political affiliations." The colored Democrats of New York State, have the most perfect organization in the country, and there will probably be a large delegation from that State. Among the many expected from that State are Anthony McCarthy, who is a member of Tammany Hall, R. N. Wood, leader of the New York Colored Democracy; Edward Lee, the leader in New York city; J. Frank Wheaton, James D. Carr who holds a responsible legal position in one of the municipal departments of New York city; James A. Ross, of Buffalo; Bishop Alexander Walters and Walter Pinchback. Other men expected are.. N. B. Marshall, A H. Underdown, L. C. Moora, Washington; J. B. Daingerfield, A R. Mayo, A R. Diggs, A. Miller, A B. Cosey, C N. Granderson, Harry M. Randolph, Hancel Robinson, John E, Smith, C M. Bron, Warren Carter, Joshua B. Bell, James J. Chisolm, New Jersey; H. L. Williams, Charles L. Barnes, Albert H. Duffin, Pennsylvania; Francis H. Warren, John H. McKee, Michigan; I. H. Harvey, Dallas S. Copper William M. Johnson, Sully James, Ohio; John Tyler Edward E. Vinson, Missouri; Juus F. Taylor, Illinois; A. E. Patterson, Oklahoma, and A. E. Manning, Indiana. Rev. O'Connell Speaks To M. E. Ministers "In these days of prejudice, the main reliance of our people is faith in God" was the assertion made by Rev. Dr. Pezavia O'Connell, of the faculty of Howard University, Washington, in an address Wednesday before the M. E. Ministers' Meeting. "Our people are so situated," he continued, "that only by keeping close to God can they hope for much. Those who oppress us are no whit better than we are morally but their power along other lines enables them to keep us down. A spreading of the real spirit of Christianity among all is what is needed. "This is an age when the ministry should be fully prepared intellectually to cope with the strongest and we should see that young men in our many churches prepare for the work of the ministry." Speaking of the work that Howard University had done for the moral and intellectual uplift of the race, he expressed the wish that the next president of that institution would be a man who would inspire the students to the Benjamin J. Davis, of Atlanta, will be the choice of the Maryland delegation for grand master at the coming session of the Biennial Movable Committee of the order, which meets at Atlanta in September. The leaders in this State are united upon his candidacy, as well as that of Julius C. Johnson, of this city, for relection as grand treasurer. Grand Master Dobson and other leading spirits in the order have all declared that they were never favorable to the candidacy of George A. Sheehy, of Florida, for grand treasurer. Grand Master Dobson, Grand Secretary Nichols, William Booker, and others held a meeting Tuesday night to consider matters affecting the general welfare of the order in Maryland. Colored Students Ithaca N. Y. June 17. — Among the 826 students graduated from Cornell university last week were: Arts and sciences Miss Rosa Vassar Lynchburg Virginia; J. B. Clark, West Indies; agriculture, J. R. Fugette, Waterloo, N. Y.; R. H. Hampton, Petersburg, W. Va.; mechanical engineering Gordon H. Jones, New York City; and law, James C. Thomas, Jr., son of the well known New York undertaker. Miss Clarice A. Jones, who was graduated from the Ithaca Conservatory of Music, which is connected with the university, received a great ovation. She is an accomplished pianist, and played at the commencement exercises. Miss Jones took a star part in a recital some weeks ago, and received many plaudits for her fine rendition of difficult selections. She is about 20 years of age, and is a graduate of the M street High School, Washington. Her father and mother. Attorney and Mrs. Thomas L. Jones, of Washington, witnessed the graduation exercises. While in the city, Mr. and Mrs. Jones were the recipients of much attention, a number of functions being given in their honor. Bishop Coppin Thanks Friends and Followers Bishop Levi J. Coppin, who has been reappointed presiding elder of the Second Episcopal district, which includes the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference, has issued the following letter of thanks to the many ministers and friends that sent him letters of congratulation on his reappointment: "Since my return home from General Conference I have received so many cards, letters, and telegrams of congratulation and welcome that I find it difficult to respond personally to them all. And so I take this method of expressing to ministers and members my sincere appreciation of the cordialty and unanimity with which my reappointment is received. "This is indeed a greater compliment than the assignment to any other district could have been, and I accept the work as given from the hand of God. My earnest endeavor shall be to do my best, and by His help and guidance, and your cooperation to make the second term excel the first." Provident Hospital The great need of such a helpful institute as Provident Hospital was emphasized at the fifteenth anniversary and commencement exercises of the Nurses' Training School of the Hospital, held at Grace Presbyterian Church Thursday evening of last week. Dr. Ernest Lyon, in a most forceful address, declared that such an institution was greatly needed.— "Provident Hospital," he said, "not only offers to the our people a chance to get expert attention from our own physicians, but it gives those of us who are sick a chance to be treated under conditions that are compatible with our feeling of manhood and womanhood." The introductory address was delivered by Dr. D. Grant Scott. Miss Annabelle Wilson, superintendent of nurses, made a detailed report of the work of the hospital during the year. A diploma was awarded Miss Ruth Coleman Baskins, the lone graduate, John W. Rich making the presentation address. Rev. W. Edward Williams pronounced THE AFRO-AMERICAN= EDGER Mass Meeting of the Independent Order ....of St. Luke.... Will be held at Pennsylvania Ave. A.M.E. Zion Church Pennsylvania Avenue, near Dolphin St. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, of Richmond, Va., Right Worthy Grand Sec'y and Treas., will address the meeting, assisted by Mrs. Annie E. Brown, the Evangelist, and other noted Speakers. All Councils of St. Luke are invited. Don't fail to hear this great race leader. POSITIVELY NO TICKETS SOLD ONLY AT THE BOAT HELLO! FOR THE SHRINERS MOONLIGHT. TO 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. HIGHLAND PARK Purviance's "Gavott CHORUS TO BROWN'S GROVE, Arab Patrol of Jerusalem 4, A. E. A. O. Noble's Mystic Shrine OPENING, JUNE 25th, 1912 the Pythian Orchestra ITS 25 CENTS s Wharf, foot of Caroline St., 8.30 P. M. S. George Wesley, Potentate. g." Geo. T. Duppin, Recorder. UND PARK FRIDAY, JU curviance's "Gavotte Rag' CHORUS 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. ND PARK FRIDAY, JUNE 28 curviance's "Gavotte Rag" CHORUS Four steps forward and then you stop Leave out that turkey trot, Two this way and two that way Forward again and then I say Turn to the center and mark time; Oh, my honey ain't this fine Forward again and do not lag, 'Cause this is Purviances Gavotte Rag. ALL LOVERS OF THE GAVOTTE ART TO LEARN THE WORDS AND M Drexel Parisienne Idyl F The Annual Excursion of the Colored Em- Air Circle will be given to Greater Brown's G Proceeds for summer work. Steamer Starlight a.m., and 2. p. m. Tickets 25 cents. Kerr's. Mrs. Ida Hilton Chairman; Miss Ida Cur- Martha Thompson, vice pres.; Mrs. M. R. Bru- Owens, cor. sec'y.; Mrs.N.G. Bragg, treas.; M GRAND SACRED SERVICE—The THE FAMOUS JUVENILE T Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey, Director, and Kerr, Violin Soloist Sharp St. M. E. Church, Sunday, June Under the auspices of the Parsonage Silver Offering Mrs. J. S. Hardy, Chair. Mrs. J. Anderson, LOVERS OF THE GAVOTTE ARE REQUESTED LEARN THE WORDS AND MUSIC FOR Parisienne Idyl Friday, Ju Excursion of the Colored Empty Stocking given to Greater Brown's Grove, Wedd mer work. Steamer Starlight leaves M. n. Tickets 25 cents. Kerr's Full Orche ton Chairman; Miss Ida Cummings, Pa n, vice pres.; Mrs. M. R. Bruce, secreta r.; Mrs.N.G. Bragg, treas.; Miss Martin CRED SERVICE—The Season's FAMOUS JUVENILE TROUBAD worth Toomey, Director, and Mr. T. H Kerr, Violin Soloist M. E. Church, Sunday, June 23d, 1912 the auspices of the Parsonage Aid Associat Silver Offering Chair. Mrs. J. Anderson, Sec. M. J. AVOTTE ARE REQUESTED DJS AND MUSIC FOR THE Friday, June 28 Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Brown's Grove, Wednesday, July 3. Inner Starlight leaves Miller's Wharf 9f. Kerr's Full Orchestra. iss Ida Cummings, President; Mrs. M. R. Bruce, secretary; Mrs. F. K. gg, treas.; Miss Martin, Chr. Ex, Conn. ICE—The Season's Success. UNILE TROUBADOURS Director, and Mr. T. Henderson olin Soloist Monday, June 23d, 1912. 8 P. M. Parsonage Aid Association Offering Anderson, Sec. M. J. Naylor, Pastor ALL LOVERS OF THE GAVOTTE ARE REQUESTED TO LEARN THE WORDS AND MUSIC FOR THE Drexel Parisienne Idyl Friday, June 28 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. see'y.; Mrs.N.G. Bragg, treas.; Miss Martin, Chr. Com. GRAND SACRED SERVICE—The Season's Success. THE FAMOUS JUVENILE TROUBADOURS 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. J. Anderson, Sec. M. J. Naylor, Pastor IN MEMORIAM. 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 Parlör? 818 PIERCE STREET Ice Cream and Fancy Ices. Special reduction to Churches and Outings. BISHOP—In loving remembrance of our dear son, Leon, who died one year ago June 18, 1911. Oh! how we miss him no one can say For Tuesday brought to our minds that very day, Our dear Lord took him away This has been a sad year to us, But a happy year with him Rest on, dear son, rest on, For when we think of the One Who has you near. We have no cause to fear. His mother, Martha Bishop 2021 Druid Hill avenue. Come let's go and have some more Dance at Greenwood Electric Park, Catonsville, Md. Friday, June 28th, 1912, by the Joint Stock Association of Galilean Fishermen Monumental Orchestra, Tickets 15c. Take Ellicott City cars C. Gordon, Pres. C. H. Ennis, Sec. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT for gentleman only. 1136 Argyle Avenue. SMITH—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear sister, Lucy Smith who departed this life four years ago June 19th, 1911. God called her home, it was His will. God called her home, it was His will, But in our hearts we love her still, Her memory is as clear today As in the hour she passed away. By her sister, Mrs. Chas. A. Gross. PERKINS—In loving remembrance of my dear daughter, Pauline (Perkins, who departed this life one year ago June 18. A magnificent three story house in the 1100 block of N. Carey street. Eight rooms and bath. Strickly modern. Oh, the misery of that dreary eve When I stood around her bed 'Till death stole around her softly And I knew her soul had fled. No words will ever be so sweet As the word she used to say No hour will ever be so sad As the hour she passed away FOR SALE Two revolving barber chairs and a washstand in good condition, cheap bargain. Apply or address to (J) 628 N. Eutaw street. Her mother Mrs. Annie E. Wilson, 1125 Druid Hill avenue. JOHNSON—In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mary S. Johnson. FOR SALE. One beautiful lot desirable locality on Lennox avenue, Towson, Baltimore County, Md., 35x155. Apply D. V. Campbell, 1525 N. W. Washington, D. C. Tenderly nursed and cared for him, Trying in vain to restore her health; Mrs. Martha Jackson, beloved wife of the late J. J. Jackson, of 1125 Etting street, wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness and for their floral tributes, letters and words of consolation during her sad hours of bereavement. This would have been worth an emperor's throne. Her life to me was more than wealth. I once had a cheerful, happy home And a devoted mother who stood by me My home is not what it used to be. By her daughter and son. HEAR HIM! wife of the 1125 Ettin her many ness and if letters and during her ment. Mrs. J. thank the Mrs. J. R. Howard wishes to thank the friends and lodge for their kindness during the thirteen days sickness and death of her husband which is one month ago the 18th of this month. Rev. John A. Holmes, pastor of Metropolitan Church, will preach at Asbury M. E. Church. He [will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. Rev. C. G. Cum Mrs. James R. Howard, 410 Mott ```markdown ``` T FOR SALE A MAN WITH A BOW CHURCH NOTICES EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Subject: 'Some Heroes.' 2 p. m., Sunday School WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts."King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., a great sermon by a great man from a great place, Rev. Samuel Dixon. Elder. 3 p.m., Sunday School. Everybody welcome. 3.10 p. m., Rev. A. L. Gaines, Trinity A. M. E. Church, will preach a special sermon. He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. 7.00 p. m., singing, shouting and marching by the Praying Band. 8.00 p. m., the Pastor will blow the Gospel Bugle. Subject: "The Hand-writing on the Wall and the Hand-writing on the Sinking Ship." Grand Rally all day by the Willing Workers. Mrs. Jannie Thomas, President. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. Everybody welcome W. C. Tongue, Supt. 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 AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCB, Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor. 11 a. m., sermon by the Pastor, subject "A Man—What He is Worth." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The Hymn—Its Story." Every possible attention given to strangers—Seats Free W. A. Jones Supt. PENN. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, Rev. J. John W. McDonald, Pastor. 11 a. m., opening sermon by the new Pastor, subject: "The Brook in the Pasture." 8 p.m., Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, R. W. G. Secretary and Treasurer of the I. O. of St. Luke, Richmond, Va., will deliver an address. All St. Lukes are invited to be present. Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. Rally Day. 9:30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. G. C. Coleman, D.D. of Philadelphia, Pa. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 3:00 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. A. Holmes, Metropolitan Church, Choir and Congregation. 8 p. m., Preaching Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres. E.L. SPECIAL Eastern M. E. Church, Patterson Park avenue and McElderry street. The closing service of Carrie L. Lilly Junior League Sunday, June 23, at 6 p. m. All junior and senior leagues invited. On Monday, evening June 24, a grand concert of 40 voices under the Management of Mr. Wm. Williams. Admission 10 cents. Miss Mable Stepney, president of Junior League; Rev. S. R. Hughes, pastor. NOTICE Closing excrecises A. M. E. Superintendents' Council Friday, June 28, at 8 p. m., atStar of Bethlehem M. E. Church, Mt. Winans, Md. Special program. Good music. R. E. Hill, superintendent. G. Sumner Whyte, president of council. Look Wait Come go. St. Paul's M. E. Sunday School Excursion to the Renown Brown's Grove, Monday July 15, 1912. Paul S. H. Newroad post office. Theo Rev. S. H. Norwood pastor; Thos. H. Franklin, suptendent. Boat leaves usual hours from Millers wharf 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. NOTICE Dr. J. Marcus Cargill and Dr. J. C. Stewart will continue the operations of the sanitiorium at 1820 N. Carey street, property owned by Dr. Cargill. Dr. Stewart will have charge of the clinical practice. All diseases will be treated except contagious. Hours from BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11a. m., Sermon 3 P. M., Sunday School 8 p. m., Special Service HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid. Hill Ave. Mystic Rally. 11 a. m., Sermon. 2 30 p. m., Sunday School 3.30 p. m., Sermon. Companies report. 8 p. m., Sermon. 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. E. Snyder Pastor. REV. D. M. P. Clydes, 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. l. W. Norris, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Lavatt. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3.30 P. M., the Pastor. Choir, Congregation and Officials, together with the Auxiliaries, all badged, will worship at Wayman Memorial A. M. E. Church. From there we will go to Germania Electric Park where Waters A. M. E. and Ebenezer A. M. E. Churches will hold a union camp for two months. The Waters and Ebenezer A. M. E. choirs will furnish the music. On the first Sunday in July the two choirs will sing together. The two congregations will be in the park every afternoon and night. Singing bands are invited. There will be union classes, singing and prase services. All can enjoy themselves. If it rains we can shelter over a thousand persons. The park is located on the Frederick road south of Mt. Olive Cemetery, three minutes walk. The park beautifully illuminated with electric lights. Herbert Frisby, Supt. WAYMAN MEM. CHAPEL, Carroll St., Southwest Baltimore. Grand Rally, Fourth Sunday, June 23rd. 11 a. m., preaching by the Pastor. 3 p. M., preaching by Rev. J. W. Norris. 8 p m., preaching by Rev. Joseph Reason. C. W. Mossell, Pastor. GRAGE PRESBYTERIAN CH. Dolphin and Etting Street W. Edward Williams D.D., Min. The Manse 633 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. M. A. Boyd. 2 p. m., Sunday School 6.30 p. m., C. E. D. 8 p. m., Preaching. J. W. Fowler, Pres. of C. E. D. T. H. McGowan, Supt. C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, JUNE 23rd, at 5 P. M. Helping Hand Day. Mrs. Annie R. H. Miller will address the Women. Special music for the occasion. Miss Emma Mitchell, presiding M. E. Murphy, President. E. E. Bright, Secretary. WOMENS' DAY M. Calvary A. M. E. Church, Towson, Md., Rev. C. E. Herbert, pastor Sunday June 23. Prominent speakers will deliver addresses during the day. Mrs. Ruth Colet, Mrs. Mary F. Bonds will preach and Mesdames Flagg and Martin and Jordan will also assist in the services. All are cordially invited. There will be a sermon preached by Rev. Daniel Aquilla to the Pink Carnation Social auxiliary of the brotherhood of St. Paul M. E. Church, Saratoga street, near Carey, this Sunday at 3 P. M., also to the West End Pleasure Circle and the Penrose Auxiliary. Miss Lizzie Johnson, president; Miss Bernita Hall, secretary. Rev. S. H. Norwood, pastor. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon. 3 p. m., Sunday School CHARGES AGAINST MINISTER DROPPED Influence Said To Have Been Used Against Rev. E. S. M. E. MINISTERS ARE MUCH EXERCISED. Superintendent's Friends Think An Attempt Was Made to The ministers of the Washington Conference of the Methodist Episcal Church are much exercised over what they term a conspiracy to retard the progress of Rev. Ernest S. Williams, district superintendent of the Washington district. The alleged conspiracy is said to have existed since the annual conference met in Washington last March. According to those in a position to know the inside facts trouble for Rev. Williams began when Rev. William N. Holt was transferred from Rockville, Md., to Charlestown, W. Va., and Rev. Dodson, who was stationed at the latter place, was appointed to Rockville. It is said that both pastors were preparing to take their respective new charges, when Rev. Holt suddenly changed his mind, alleging that the Rev. Williams had entered into a deal by which Rev. Dodson was to be sent to Rockville in exchange for his vote for Rev. Williams' candidacy as a delegate too the recent M. F. General Conference. Influences were brought to bear which resulted in Rev. Holt being allowed to remain at Rockville. The charge of conspiracy to send Rev. Dodson to Rockville was strongly denied by Mr. Williams. Charges were subsequently filed against the district superintendent charging him with lying, and Rev. W. C. Thompson, superintendent of the Alexandria district, selected as chairman of the committee that was to try the accused minister. When notified that charges had been filed against him, Rev. Mr. Williams went to Rev. W. C. Thompson and asked that the hearing be postponed until after the General Conference. The superintendent of the Alexandria district replied that he had to push the trial or else be tried himself, thus indicating, it is avered, that there were some hidden influences behind some of the alleged trouble. The trial was postponed, however, until after the General, Conference and since then Rev. Williams has been notified that the charges have been dropped altogether. It is claimed by his friends that he will demand a vindication. The alleged charges caused Rev. Williams considerable embarrassment at Minneapolis, where the General Conference was held, and some of those opposed to the general superintendent are said that the accusation did not affect the veracity of the minister, but personal character. This perversion of the original complaint, resulted in the Washington Conference losing representation on the membership allowed in the general board from the Sixth General Conference district. The ministers are so much exercised in favor of the district conference that some startling developments are expected to follow. Durham, N. C., June 17. — A handsome two story frame residence is to be erected here for Dr. James E. Shephed, principal of the National Training School, and Chautauqua. The plans for the structure are now being drawn by Architect W. Sidney Pittman, of Washington, and call for a 12 room building to cost $5,500. Mr. Pittman has previously designed $30,000 worth of buildings for the school. He is highly regarded by Dr. Shepherd, and the relations of the religious educator and architect are particularly close. New High School at Nashville Nashville, Tenn., June 19. — That Nashville is to have a new high school for its colored students was the gratifying announcement made by Mayor Howze at the commencement exercises of the Pearl High School. At the commencement exercises of Fisk University, held here last week, diplomas were awarded 31 graduates, nineteen of whom completed the full college course. Mrs. Lelia B. Carr, a graduate of the normal class of 1898, has raised $1,535 toward the endowment fund of the university. THE BOSTON EDITOR HON. HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON. Col. Johnson was slightly injured in a railroad wreck Monday, while on his way to attend the Chicago Convection. SCHOOL CHILDREN SEE PRESIDENT TAFT M. Herbert M. Frisby conducted a party of 52 pupils of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, of School No. 113, of whom he is teacher, to Washington last Saturday. The trip was planned so as to take in all the public buildings of interest. According to previous arrangements, President Taft cordially received the pupils at 1.15 o'clock in the executive office, shook hands with each pupil and gave each a word of greeting. At the capitol, the pupils were permitted to enter upon the floor of the House, ascend the platform, and call the House to order with Speaker Champ Clark's gave. Most sensational to the pupils was the walk to the dome of the Capitol and the top of the monument. Wherever the party went they received the highest commendations. The trip was the outgrowth of a plan being pursed at the school to connect closely the experiences of the school with life. Others in the party were Misses Annie E. Russell and Florence E. Matthews and Principal Harry T. Pratt. Cockeysville Notes. Cockeysville, Md., June 20. The commencement of the public school here was held last Friday evening at Baizl Chapel A. M. E. Church and was regarded as a most brilliant affair. The graduates were: Masters Leonad Foote, John L. Foote, Rufus Tucker, and Miss Blanche Howe. The graduates made addresses and addresses were also made by Messrs. C. J. Woodland and Royal G. Addison. Miss Catherine Berry and Miss Edith Howe sang solos. The diplomas were presented by Mr. C. J. Woodland, who is president of the Baltimore County Teachers' Association. Mr. Royal G. Addison is the principal and Miss Elizabeth V. Fairfax is assistant. The trustees of Bazil Chapel A. M. E. will hold a rally on June 30. Snow Hill News Snow Hill, Md., June 19.—Mrs. Maria Dale, of Mt. Wesley, died Wednesday. Mr. Thomas Purnell, of Mt. Wesley, died Thursday. His funeral took place Sunday afternoon. Mr. Wm. Purnell, who is ill, is unimproved. Mrs. Mary Richardson Purnell returned Saturday from Baltimore. Mr. Charles Waters took his wife and Mrs. Celia Castle to Berlin Sunday in his automobile. Mr. and Mrs. David Allen, of Wilmington, Del., arrived Friday to visit their parents. Messrs. George A. Watty and J. Edward Smith, Grand Chancellor and Grand Master at arms, respectively of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, were in Hagerstown Sunday visiting the members of their order in that city. They were royally entertained. THE AFRO-AMERICAN- EDGER One of the Oldest School Buildings In The City To Make Way For Improvements The old Zion School building, Montgmery and Howard streets, has been torn down. The building got its name from the fact that the A. M. E. Zion Church, now located on Pennsylvania, was once located there. When the public school system for colored children was started shortly after the Civil War, a school was established in Ridgely Hall, just in the rear of the old school. The official name of the school was School No. 3, but when the city purchased the old church property, the people changed the name to the Zion School. A faculty of four was installed with John L. Yaer as principal. Men and women now growing gray received the rudiments of their education, and many of their children also were instructed there. When the Hill Street School was built the pupils were transferred to the new building, and the building given over to the grammer school, then located at Fremont and King streets. The large influx of the colored people to the northwest section of the city, caused by the buying up of hundreds of houses in that section of the city by the B. and Q. Railroad, caused the abandonment of the building five or six years ago, as well as the building in Barre street, west of Eutaw. Mr. George Williams, who was born in his present home 225 W. Hill street, speaks sorrowfully of the destruction of the old building. "I attended school there as a boy," he said the other day, "and my children attended there also. In this section of the city many of our people owned property years ago, and their children attended school. You have no idea of how well many of those who sent their children there stood in the community. As one of the first buildings used for the public education of our people, I regret to see its passing." The first public school for the race was located on Holliday street, A. M. E. Zion Confer- Satisbury, Md., June 20. — The closing session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore A. M. E. Zion Conference, was held Sunday night at the St. Paul Church. Among the changes announced by Bishop Walters were the sending of Rev. E D. W. Jones to this city, Rev. W. MacDonald taking his place at the Pennsylvania Avenue Church, Baltimore the transfer of Rev J. A. S. Cole to Worcester Mass. Rev. C. D. Hazel of the New Jersey Conference taking his place as presiding elder of the Washington district, the appointment of Rev. C. C. Alleyne to Providence, R. L., and Rev. Joseph L. Butler to Princess Anne, Md. Revs. S. L. Corrothers and P. A. Wallace were returned to Galbraith. Washington and Wesley Philadelphia, respectively. Other appointments include: J. Harvey Anderson, presiding elder of the Harrisburg district; Rev. E. H. Perry, presiding elder of the Philadelphia district, Easton, Md., Rev. I. G. Brooks, St. Michaels, Md., Rev. T. E. Roach, and Rev. W. D. Battles, York, Pa. Rev. McDonald Comes Rev John W. MacDonald, who has been appointed pastor of Pennsylvania avenue A. M. E. Zion Church is one of the best known ministers in his denomination. He is a graduate of Livingston College, and taught school for 27 years. He has been in the ministry for the past 16 years and has filled prominent charges in the North and South. He was prominently mentioned in connection with the Star of Zion, the denominational organ at the recent A. M. E. Zion General Conference. Dr. MacDonald is a man of pleasing appearance and already has made a number of friends here. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Williams, of 1018 Argyle avenue, entertained afew friends in honor of Mrs. Annie E. Boyd, cf New York, who was visiting them at the time. Music was furnished by Misses Rasolia Fisher and Mattie White and Mr. H. Y. Johnson. 4 DR. REVERDY C. RANSOME Editor of the A. M. E. Review, who delivered an eloquent address at a Roosevelt rally in Chicago. MASONS TO GATHER AT THE CAPITAL Washington, D. C., June 19. Extensive preparations are being made for the entertainment of the Imperial Council Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and the International Conference of Knights Templar. Committees have been appointed and are meeting regularly every week preparing for the event, which will be national in its scope. From information now in the hands of the several committees, it is expected that there will be fully five hundred Shriners in the parade on Wednesday evening, and upwards of one thousand Knights Templar in the parade and competitive drill on Thursday afternoon. The parade of the Shriners will spectacular in many respects. Quite a number of Arab Patrols with bands will be in line besides a number of uniformed Shriners. The parade will be reviewed by Imperial Potentate Eugene Phillips, of New York and his staff, and promises to be the finest in the history of the order. The business session of the Imperial Council will open on Monday morning, August 19, and the first business session of the Templars will be held on Tuesday morning. The sessions of each will be held on alternate days until Friday when both departments will hold final sessions. A public reception will be held at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Monday afternoon at which all the departments both men and ladies will be present. The ladies of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of Isis will hold their annual sessions at the same time the other orders are holding their sessions. Fully five hundred ladies are expected from all parts of the country. From reports now in the hands of the committee, large delegations will come from St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, New Orleans, New York, Boston, Indianapolis, Detroit Baltimore, Richmond, and Atlanta. Some of these will come in special trains, and others will come by regular trains. About two thousands delegates and visitors are expected. Cook Leaves $6.000 Middletown, Conn., June 17—By the will of Mrs. Catherine Simmons $500 each is left to St. Monica's Home for Sick Colored Women and Children, to the Home for Aged Colored Women, to St. Augustine's Church, all of Boston; Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Mass.; and to the Church of the Holy Trinity, the largest church in this city. There are also small bequests to relatives. Distant relatives have attacked the validity of the will, allegeding the unsound mental condition of the testarix. The estate is valued at $6,000. Mrs. Simmons was born in slavery, and spent most of her life as a cook. Perhaps the greatest drug store owned by colored men in the United States is the one in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the proprietors of which are Messrs. Allen and Wikliffe They are engaged in a wholesale as well as a retail business, operating upon a capital of about $20,000. The drug store is located in The James Building worth about $15,000 and owned by a colored man of that name. The Sewing Machine to buy is the machine the People are Getting One of the five types of SINGER machine which speak for themselves. Can be had on very easy payments Yes, we'll make terms to suit all 1911 DRIVER HILL AVENUE ColdSpringGroveCampmeeting ST. JOHN, WAVERLY, OAK STREET 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 Road. Follow the crowd. Beginning Sunday, June 16th, Ending September 15th 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 ...BOARDING... MRS. ROBERT ADKINS Braddock Heights MD. BOARDING By Day, Week and Month Summer Board Locust Cottage St. George P.O. Bal. Co. Md. Boarding for Summer by Day or Week Five minutes walk from St. George Station on the Western Mary- land Railroad. 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Pleasing Scenes En Route to Kansas City and Interesting Features of the Recent General Conference Afford Abundant Material For Descriptive Lecture—Women Conduct Band. By Miss ELIZABETH JONES. Pittsburgh.—Interest in the work of Bethel A. M. E. church continues to grow. The Rev. Dr. P. A. Scott has thoroughly demonstrated his ability as a leader during his brief pastorate in this city. The membership of Bethel has been largely increased and plans perfected for the full development of all departments of the church. On his return from the general conference of the A. M. E. church, recently held in Kansas City, Mo., Dr. Scott delivered a most excellent discourse to the congregation, taking for his subject "Echoes of the General Conference." The address covered a wide field of thought and activity touching the work of the denomination. Dr. Scott said in part: "My trip to Kansas City covered a period of three weeks. I was charmed with the scenery as I passed through Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. I was especially impressed with the evenness of the landscape and the richness of the soil. Upon reaching the Union station in St. Louis I was especially attracted by the beauty and grandeur of that great structure, which I believe to be more magnificent than the Union station in Washington. "I visited many of the places of interest in this great western metropolis and admired its beautiful buildings, but noticed that they are not so high as the buildings in many eastern cities. Upon inquiry I was informed that the strong winds that frequently strike that section make it unsafe to erect buildings to such extreme heights. "I reached Kansas City safely and found it to be a 'thing of beauty' as it glittered in the matchless gleam of a western cloudless sky. I was driven to Allen chapel, a most beautiful church edifice, the seat of the conference. There I met the brain and culture of the great African Methodist church from all parts of the world. Not only were there ministers, but all the professions and walks of life were represented by the laity. "The activity of the women delegates to the conference was very marked. They took part in every phase of the work and displayed much experience and good judgment in the discussions following the various reports and addresses. The address of Dr. Booker T. Washington was listened to by a great throng of some 10,000 people. His subject was 'The Mission of the A. M. E. Church to the Masses of Our People.' "A great chorus of 150 singers under the direction of Professor Jackson of the Western university, at Quindaro, Kan, made the music for the occasion. I am sure I have never heard such music. Mine, Marie Burton of Chicago was one of the singers and displayed marvelous vocal powers. Starting with tones soft and soothing, her voice rose and swelled and rolled until it filled the great convention hall with wondrous volume. It has been said that the west produces the finest voices, and the musical features of this conference seemed to completely verify the claim. "An interesting feature during the closing week was music rendered by a brass band of colored women. They were fourteen in number, and their manipulation of the instruments was superb. While listening to them I thought if I could establish such a band among the women of my race in Pittsburgh I would be highly gratified." "I wish to thank all who helped to make this trip possible for me and feel sure that any one who will attend these great gatherings will be more than repaid for the time and expense of such a trip." Rev, Scott carried his audience with delightful rapidity in thought from Pittsburgh through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas into Kansas City and through the business of the general conference. Home For Colored People Proposed. Mrs. W. W. Delsarte delivered an address to the international Ministerial meeting at the Carlton avenue branch X. M. C. A. in Brooklyn recently, her subject being "A Plea of the Colored Woman." Mrs. Delsarte told briefly the result of her investigation in what might be termed the slum district and said that it is the opinion generally that a home for delinquent colored people should be established in Brooklyn Dr. William A. Alexander of the Silom Presbyterian church read a paper on "Judas Iscariot." Good Reminder For Mayor Harrison. The Illinois Idea. Chicago, thinks that it would be wisdom on the part of Mayor Harrison to appoint an Afro American on the new board of education, members of which will soon be chosen by the city's chief magistrate. The thought is born of good intentions, and as there are many capable and well educated members of the race in Chicago it ought not to be a hard matter for the mayor to make an acceptable selection. Knights of Pythias Hold Annual Exercises and Hear Sermon. The recent anniversary exercises of Excelsior lodge No. 22, Knights of Pythias, held at the Concord Baptist church, in Brooklyn, were attended by members, of the order throughout Greater New York and vicinity. State Grand, Chancellor Crawford presided and gave an interesting sketch of the progress of the order in New York state. The order numbers upward of 196,000 members in the United States and is credited with having an adequate endowment fund. The Court of Calanthe has an aggregate membership of 52,000. The date of founding of the order was given as Feb. 19, 1864, in Washington. The members of Excelslor lodge and of the various companies of the uniform rank present were in full regalia and presented a beautiful scene as they marched into the church with glittering swords with firm military step. The annual address to the organization was delivered by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, whose subject was "True Friendship." Dr. Moss dwelt at length upon the origin of the order and gave in detail the history of Damon and Pythias. He drew many apt illustrations showing the benefits of true friendship. The annual statement of the grand keeper of records and seals showed to what extent the lodge had grown during the year in finance and membership. Grand Chancellor Crawford stated that the order was making progress in California. "The grand lodge recently instituted in California," said the grand chancellor, "has given new impetus to the order in the west, and we look forward with renewed hope and encouragement along all lines of our work." WINS LAURELS AS ATHLETE. Colored Man Is Making an Excellent Record at Harvard University. Theodore Cable, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cable of Indianapolis, Ind. is rapidly winning laurels as an athlete at Harvard university, where he is a member of the junior class. He is a hammer thrower and broad jumper. He recently won in the hammer throwing contest with Dartmouth college. He throw 154 feet 10 inches. He won against Yale college with a throw of 154 feet 4 inches and won first place in a broad jump, 22 feet 10½ inches. He won first place at the intercollegiate meeting at Philadelphia with a throw of 162 feet 4 inches. He was born in Indianapolis, was graduated from Shortridge high school in 1908, graduated from Phillips Exeter preparatory school in 1909 and is in his second year at Harvard. SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS HOLD ANNUAL CONVENTION. New England Body Guest of Union School in Orange. Orange, N. J.—The nineteenth annual meeting of the New England Baptist Sunday school convention was held at the Union Baptist church in this town for two days, beginning on Tuesday, June 11. The sessions were presided over by the president, N. B. Dodson. Delegates were present from all sections of the convention's jurisdiction, which includes eight states, the District of Columbia, Haiti and Nova Scotia. The annual meeting of the board of managers preceded the opening session of the convention. The report of the board showed that during the fiscal year educational institutions, missions and charitable organizations had received financial assistance from the convention amounting to nearly $200. After a brief devotional service, which was led by New Jersey's delegates, President Dodson called the convention to order, read the rules of order and appointed the various committees. The address of welcome was delivered by L. R. Minor, superintendent of the Union Baptist Sunday school. Mr. Minor's welcome was received with hearty applause. The response was made by William Murray of Hartford, Conn. The committee on enrollment of delegates made a partial report, which showed that representatives from some thirty-six schools and Baptist Young People's unions were present. Congregational singing, the table offertory and a beautifully rendered vocal solo by Miss Willie Moss concluded the morning session. Among the interesting topics discussed were: "How to Secure Better Qualified Teachers In the Sunday School." "What Should the Sunday School Do to Offset the Present Tendency to Ward Worldliness Among Young People?" "What is the Best Method of Doing Missionary Work In the Sunday School?" The first topic was led by C. C. Allison, Jr., of New York and the second by Mrs. Mary A. Tribbitt of Philadelphia. A full report of the work of the convention, giving the names of the newly elected officers and board of managers, will be made at the close of the New England Baptist missionary convention, of which the Sunday school convention is a part. President Dodson's annual address contained many helpful suggestions for Sunday school workers. Progress Noted at Thyne Institute. Thyne institute, at Chase City, Va. continues to turn out well equipped graduates from its normal and academic grades. The satisfactory average of students in the various departments for the school year which closed recently is encouraging to both faculty and friends of the institution who aid it financially. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER New Regime At SUNDAY SCHOOL Miles College President James A. Bray Removed By Bishop Stewart Secceeded By Mr. C. Birmingham, Ala., June 20.—The deposing by Lishop George W. Stewart of Prof. James A. Bray as president of Miles Memoiral College is still the topic of conversation here. The friends of Prof. Bray declare that he was an executive ability, and that his insistence that the board of trustees of the school make an accounting to the General Board of Education of $5,000 given the board, along with other monies for the erection of a new building, was absolutely right. The school is supported by the Alabama Conference of the Colored M. E. Church. Much indignation is felt and expressed throughout the state and particularly in the Birmingham district over the removal of Dr. Bray. He is highly respected and of much influence in the community. Many people feel that in this particular period of the school's history the effort should have been made to retain at the head of the school a man of known ability and experience, who could continue [Name] PROFESSOR JAMES A. BRAY the influential and constructive policy that has characterized Dr. Bray's ad ministration. It is also charged that Bishop Stew art used the power of his office to re move Dr. Bray, forcing his self ap pointed and packed board of trustees to do his bidding. Practically all of the men are presiding elders whom he has appointed to office. To make as surance doubly sure two board mem- bers who were said to favor Dr. Bray's retention were transferred to other conferences in the midst of the con- ference year and their positions on the board of trustees declared vacant. The commencement marked the close of a most successful year, twenty-five young people finishing from the various departments. The baccalaureate sermon was preached by Dr. J. A. Whitted, pastor of the First Baptist church, Birmingham, and the annual address was delivered by Dr. J. D. Simpson, president of Birmingham college, a local institution maintained by the Methodist Episcopal Church South. In a statement, which he has made public Dr. Bray declares that Bishop Stewart took offense because he insisted on an accounting of money used in the erection of the new dormitory now in course of erection, suggesting that, inasmuch as the general education board had given $5,000 of the amount and that a goodly portion of it had been secured from the white and colored business men of the community, it would be well to make a report that would show the disposition of the funds. This position, Dr. Bray declares, was made rather emphatic by reason of a statement from Dr. Buttrick that further donations to this and other institutions of similar character would be predicated upon the disposition and handling of this particular donation "I have always tried to recognize my responsibility to the public as head of an institution," says Dr. Bryan. "Many people contribute to the institution through my solicitation, and I have always made a faithful report of all money passing through my hands. It was no more than meeting my responsibility squarely to insist that as long as I was president of the institution the treasurer should make faithful reports. The fact that he was a bishop made him none the less responsible as a treasurer." Didn't Convince Him. "Keep out of debt, young man," said the philosopher. "People will think better of you for it." "Perhaps," was the thoughtful reply, "and yet I've noticed that the more I owe people the gladder they always seem to see me." Deserved. Some. Blsan Procks—This cake is awful nice, mamma. (Silence.) This cake is awful nice, mamma. "Well, what of it?" "Oh, nothing; only when the minister says it you always ask him to have more." St. Louis Globe-Democrat. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson XII. — Second Quarter, For June 23, 1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Luke vii, 36-50. Memory Verses, 37, 38 or 40—Golden Text, I Tim, i, 15, R. V.—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. This anointing of Jesus, by a penitent woman is recorded only by Luke. There is another anointing later in His ministry which is recorded by Matthew, Mark and John, but not by Luke. That was at Bethany, and Mary, the sister of Martha, anointed Him for his burial. This was probably at Nain, and the name of the woman is not given. Both anointings were in the houses of men called Simon, but the one is called Simon the Pharisee and the other Simon the leper. In today's lesson the woman washed His feet with penitential tears, wiped them with her hair, kissed them and anointed them. At Bethany Mary anointed His head as well as His feet, but there is no record of her washing them. They are manifestly two wholly different incidents at different times and in different places, but Jesus Christ Himself is the center in each, as He is in all the Bible, and everywhere and at all times revealing God the Father. In our lesson He is in the house of one who knew Him not nor treated Him with common courtesy, as we learn from the words of Jesus in verses 44:45. "Thou gavest me no water for my feet; thou gavest me no kiss; my head with oil thou didst not anoint." At Bethany He was in the house of those who loved him. This Pharisee rounds us of the one in chapter xvill. 11, 12, and in verse 20 of our lesson chapter we read that "the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves." In chapter xvi. 14, it is said that the Pharisees derided Him and His teaching. He went wherever He could do good and heal a sin sick soul or a diseased body, never thinking of Himself or of His unkind treatment by others. He did not hesitate to touch the world in any form for its good, but He was as separate from it as light from darkness. He came to save sinners, to seek and to save the lost, and inasmuch as He Himself said, "There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth" (Luke xv, 20). He was no doubt full of joy when He found any one like this woman, or the woman of Samaria, or Necodemus, or Zaccheus, or the penitent thief, willing to be saved. Perhaps she had heard His "Come unto me" or His words to another, "Daughter, of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole" (Mutt. xi, 28; ix, 22). Somehow she had heard and believed and had wasted her opportunity to thank Him. Now it had come within her reach, and she hastened to do all that was in her heart. It mattered not to her that the house was that of Simon the Pharisee; she was not thinking of either Simon or his house, but of just one person who had made her blind to all but Himself. She knew her sin better than Simon did, and so did He to whom she had now come. How unusual such tears and such devotion, and how refreshing all must have been to Him. She washed His feet with her tears, but He had washed his soul by His precious blood, soon to be shed for her. See her humility, at His feet behind Him; see her contition, weeping over His feet and thinking how her own had wandered. Some one has said that the essence of her heart was distilled to bathe His feet and the glory of her head unbound to furnish Him with a towel. Had she kingdoms to give they would have been laid at His feet, but she did her best, and he accepted. She did not send by another. She rendered personal gratitude. She was so occupied with Him that Simon's frowns were nothing to her. There is no record of a word she uttered, but, oh, how the tears, the disheveled hair, the precious ointment, did talk for her! She had not calling any one's attention to her; she cared for no one's opinion; she was endeavoring to thank Him. He accepted her gratitude, He looked at her. He took her part. He spoke to her and said to her, "Thy sins are forgiven; they faith hath saved thee; go in peace" (verses 48, 50). Her name we know not, but it is written in heaven (Luke x. 20). May the joy of sins give her a reality to us and a whole souled devotion to Him be seen in our daily lives. Simon thought that he knew her, but that Jesus did not know her, whereas Jesus knew both of them as they did not know themselves. He would have saved Simon as readily. He did the woman if Simon had confessed himself a sinner, but there is neither salvation nor a Saviour for self righteous people. He came not to call the righteous, those who think they are righteous, but for all who know themselves sinners and bankrupt there is salvation. Many who are called Christians seem never to have been forgiven much, for there is no devotion to Him in their lives. How very different the devotion of this one, or the woman of Samaria, or Paul, or Peter, or John! 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Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an inventor has made a product from strictly confidential. KNOWLEDGE on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for receiving patent from outside, through Staats & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the The annual commencement exercises of the Maryland Normal and Industrial School were held at Bowie, Maryland, Wednesday, June 19 at 2 P. M. The diplomas to the members of the graduating class were delivered by State Suprintendent Dr. M. Bates Stephens, who delivered a splendid address. The address to the class was made by Dr. A. C. Garner, of Washington. Others who spoke were, Mr. B. K. Purden, and Col. W. S. Powell, former member of the State Board of Education. The graduates were Misses Viola Jakson, Margaret Scott, Viola Norton, Rebecca Parker, and Messrs, P. N. Gibson, George Smith and G. D. White. The auditorium was packed to the doors with friends of the graduates and well wishers of the school. Prof. D. S. S. Goodloe and his able corps of teachers are to be congratulated upon the success they are meeting with in the important work of preparing teachers particularly for the rural schools. The Rev. Dr. Mossell opened the exercises with prayer and the benediction was pronounced by Dr. Garner. Music was furnished by the Commonwealth Band of Baltimore. Big Fight for Local Option. The Maryland Anti-saloon League intends to wage a big fight for local option within the next eighteen months. A special campaign will be waged among the colored people and a colored temperance advocate will be appointed to take charge of this work in the fall. Superintendent William H. Anderson delivered an address at the meeting of the Ministerial Alliance Monday in which he told of the work contemplated by the league. Death of a Well-known Musician Samuel E. Ewell, a well known musician died at his home in Washington Sunday after a two weeks illness from pneumonia. He was a native of this city was considered a pianist of more than ordinary ability. He was educated in the local public schools and the old Colored Polytechnic Institute. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Mary Ewell. Funeral services were held at Bailey's Undertaking Parliars 1421 Jefferson street Thursday afternoon. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Funeral of Mr. Chas. Queen The funeral of Mr. Charles F. Queen, who died at his home 653 W. Mulberry street, Tuesday after a lingering illness, took place at St. Peter Clavier 'Catholic Church, Fremont avenue, yesterday morning. A solemn high mass was celebrated for the repose of his soul. The deceased was 49 years of age and was well known in the western section of the city, where he kept a restaurant for a number of years. A sad feature in connection with his death is that he was united in marriage to Miss Della Dorsey the day before he died. Closing Exercise of School 103 The closing exercises of School No.103 Division street, were held yesterday. Principal W. H. Lee presented diplomas to the following eighth grade graduates: Iola L. Lowry, Mildred M. Miller, Grace F. Gent, Grace V. Smith, Barbara D. Rusk, Bernice Webb Rich, Edyth Memorial Butler, Pearl Josephine Wallace, Theresa M. E Wilson, Mable N. Thompson, Mary B. Wright, Alma T. Rich, Beatrice Hortense Ford, Lena Augusta Fields, Marie V. Holland, Elizabeth Genevieve, Myrtle Elise Burrell, Ella D. Pratt, J. J. Hughes, Daniel R. Lyles, Russell A. Lane, and William Leroy Martin. To Hold Closing Exercises The closing exercises of St. Barnabas Catholic School, Argyle avenue and Biddle street, will take place next Tuesday night. An exhibition of the work of the pupils will take place Monday and Tuesday. The school has been in charge of colored sisters for the past year. The closing exercises of School No. 115 were held Thursday evening at Antioch Baptist Church. The program consisted of songs and a play entitled "Mistress Penelope." Mr W. Ashbie Hawkins delivered address full of good advice. The following received certificates: Hattie Booze, Alice Collins, Elizabeth Matthews, David Gordon, Samuel Owings, Samuel Banks, William McKinley Smith, and Charles Anderson Charles Anderson Mr. J. W. Woodhouse is principal of the school. 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. Duugee, 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 presentative citizens. Concerts daily by the Abysinia Or etd., on premises. Special attention given to ladies a tion mailed upon request. E. W. D. Greater Brown's Grove SEASON 1912 Secure Your Dates Early. Association of Colored Houses Md. Wednesday to complete Tuberculosis this" leaves Pier 6, Light S ents. Children GOOD MUSIC DALE, Cape hotel replete with every mode en: direct Southern exposure. face and refined patronage. En- the Abysinia Orchestra. Garage ven to ladies and children. L E. W. DALE, Owner To St. Michaels, Md. Wednesday, June 26, 1912 HOTEL HOTEL DALE, Cape May,N.J. This magnificent hotel replete with every modern improvement, claims distinction for its location; direct Southern exposure. Superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Endorsed by leading representative citizens. Concerts daily by the Abyssinia Orchestra. Garage, bath-houses, tennis, etc., 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 26, to May 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 desire to go: Havre de Grace, Port Deposit, Chestertown, St. Michaels, Easton, Oxford, Cambridge, Annapolis or to the Well-known Greater Brown's Grove. JUNE. 22. Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club 23rd Seven Star House, No. 7, B. & S.. S. & D. of Job. 24th Metropolitan M. E. Sunday School. 28th. Juvenile Council, No. 4, Star of East, K. of P. 28th. G. U. O. of True Reformers to Havre of 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 Association. 7th. Knights and Daughters of 8-Iod Carriers Union 1-2-4 David, Mt. Lebanon. No. 1. 9th. Asbury M. E. Sunday School. 10-Y. M. A. Mad. Presb. Church 11. Union Baptist Church 12th. Church Aid of Metropolitan M. E. Church. 14th. The L. S. sane P. S. Social. 15th. St. Paul M. E. Sunday School 16. John Wesley M. E. Sunday School. 17th. Sharon Bapt. S. S. 18. Macedonia Bap. Church & S. S. 19. Perkins Square Baptist Church and Sunday School 2st. Furniture Men's Association. 29nd. Friendship Lodge. No. 29. K. of P., from Chestertown to St. Michael ..DALY'S T Pennsylvania Avenue Week of June 24th Frank Montgomery with Blanche M Robinson, late of the 'My Fri mora, Clarence Nugent and a startl Performance begins at 8 o'clock. MY'S THEATRE Bannia Avenue and Greenwich the 24th — The Hit of with Blanche McClain and his the "My Friend From Dix t and a startling array of t at 8 o'clock. The ..DALY'S THEATRE. Pennsylvania Avenue and Greenwillow Street Week of June 24th The Hit of the Season Frank Montgomery with Blanche McClain and his Dixie Players: Evon Robinson, late of the "My Friend From Dixie Co.; Bonnie and Semora, Clarence Nugent and a startling array of talent. JUNE JULY. 17th. Sharon Bapt. S. S. THE AFRO=AMERICAN-LEDGER of Colored High School Wednesday, June 26, 1912 Tuberculosis Fund. ier 6, Light St. Wharf, 8 A. M. Children under 10 years 25 Cents MUSIC Cape May, N. J. with every modern improvement, claims ern 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 Old Fellows 28—Mt. Zion M. E. Church 26th. Ebenezer Baptist Church and Sunday School. 28th. Wayman Circle, of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. 29- Epworth League and S. S of Eastern M. E. Church. 30—Wayman Lodge 4739 Queen Es- ter Court 55 G. U. G. O. F. 31st. Willing Worker$^a$ of St. Mat- thews M. E. Church. 1st St.Monica Lodge No. 37, G.U.O. of Good Hope. 2. Grace Presby. Church 4th Dayton Club of Monumental Lodge, No. 3, I. B. P. O. Elks of the World. 6- Helping Hand Sinking Fund of East Baltimore 7- Metropolitan' M. E. Church to Cambridge 8- Choral Symphony Oratoria Soc. 9- People's Benefit and Frat. Society 11th. Afro-American Order of Oaks 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 24th. The Imperial Association. 25th. The Shriners' Arab Patrol. 27th. Uplifting Association of Md. 28-The Wilson Pleasere Club JULY 4th. Ivanhoe Anxiliary. 4th. Tynanbe Maximary. 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. 28th. Brown's Circle, No. 1, of East Baltimore. 28th. 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 and Doctors' Coachmen Jr. THEATRE... and Greenwillow Street - The Hit of the Season McClain and his Dixie Players: Evon end From Dixie Co.; Bonnie and Se- ing array of talent. The coolest place in town. AUGUST MOONLIGHTS. Fare, Round Trip, 50 Cents Children under 10 years. 25 Cents Concert Music by Metropolitan Band. Burning of the Mortgage at Trinny A.M.E. Church, Monday, June 24, 8.p.m. The vessel in which the mortgage will be burned was made at the foundation 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. sec'y. Mrs. N. G. Bragg, treasurer; Mrs. A. L. Martin, Chr. of Ex. Com. Everybody having a Gleaner is asked to return Monday night. Short speeches and inspiring songs will form the program. Refreshments For Sale. to J. N. Fitzgerald, 1929 Druid Hill ave., Mondays, between 9 and 11 A. M. ...IRON STEAMER ANGLER.. Over 1100 capacity, seaworthy, swift, commodious, wide open daylight Steamer, fully equipped with every facility for excursion purposes, formerly of New York Harbor. Booking excursions now for any place on the Chesapeake Bay or River Landings of Maryland waters, for a short excursion period of 13 days during the month of July, 1912. Write, 'phone or call, 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 will let out for the season amusement rights in part or as a whole. Apply to Phone 54 W. C. WOODLAND, Agent, Catonsville, Md. 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 2d Annual Outing of Members and Friends of 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. 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 Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmers Complete 75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. CHARTER NOW ...IRO Over 1100 capacity, fully equipped York Harbor. Bay or River L 18 days during WMJ. Phone Madison N Businessing dates to Ball WANTED — H GREE will let out for Phone 54 W. The Closing WILL BE Monday The program with solos of the music-lovers of hearing Maryland A Silver J. Willis Brown, Llewely Wilson, 2d Annual M At Bro Steamer Starlight Committee Margeret Spriggs Jam H H on terms to session St., Arg Carey St., C every cross buy before se phone, or drop J. Welsh JOHN WADDE Complete A fine casket highly polished o either black, gray riages, new and t advertise funeral, cifix when desired This funeral Our price..... Other Funerals No Shipp 122 HOUSES FOR SALE suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting, argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carrots, Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount street from Hoffman to Bak seeing my list. Call to see me drop a postal. Sh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Teleph maltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prist JOHN H. OWENS & S. Undertakers & Embalmer Delete 75.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Co- net worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubb lay or white, to match casket, as desired; up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, o- ced, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest design- ural cost elsewhere. $75.00 Saving you... as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $5 no charge for removal of remains from Hospital Hoping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Compli- 222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanval Residence C. & P. Phone. Madison 4067 AT POPUL OKES & DERR Druid Hill Avenue Corner Ox D R U G S EXCURSION LATER BILER... open daylight Steamer, closes, formerly of New Place on the Chesapeake port excursion period of five or call, Manager, Greve., Baltimore, Md. now open for secur- Greenwood C PARK art or as a whole. Catonsville, Md. Mendelssohn ... CHURCH et 15 o'clock coruses interspersed the Society. The this opportunity of and chorus work. Requested Ringgold, Assistant t, Chairman Friends of the School 24th, 1912 (Caroline street) at S l, Chairman , Mamie Gregory, Supt. agent LE Setting St., Divi- carrollton Ave., Mount St., and Baker. Don't see me, or tele- telephone Gilmor in Prices SON Falmers 0. Complete gray or white plush; l rubber-tired hearse; ired; heated car- nining, opening grave, dollies, candelabra, cru- sesigns. .....$136.00 .....$61.00 ade. $100. $150. $175. hospitals. complete canvale. Miss Alta W. Johnson of Petersburg, Va., is spending a few weeks in the city, the guest of Miss Nellie G. Wood, of 513 McChew street. Miss Mary Brown, of 632 W. Lanvale street, left the city this week for Oakland, Md. Mr. Murry Lindsay, of 141 W. Preston street left the city this week for Narragansett Pier, R. I., for the summer. Mrs. Julis Rogers, of 1108 N. Carey street, left the city this week for Saundertown, R. I., for the summer. Miss Birdie Purse and Mr. Richard Mack were quietly married Wednesday evening. They will reside at 541 W. Biddle street. Miss Mary Watkins has returned to her home, 615 Dolphin street, from Springfield, O., with her cousin, Mrs.W. C. Gordon, who is spending two weeks with her parents on McCulloh street. Mrs. Lucie Drummer who has been stopping with Mrs. Pratt at 418 N. Eden street, has left the city for the South to visit relatives and friends. She is very much missed in Baltimore city by her many friends. Miss Mary Dennis and Mr. Eugene D. Bricus were married Wednesday night at the residence of the bride's parents, 1051 Argyle avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson. Mr. Arthur Banks, of Missouri, and Miss Helen Holmes were quietly married June 18, 1912, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Holmes, 1411 N. Mount street. Rev. D. G. Mack, D. D. officiated. Don't fail to see Frank Montgomery and his Dixie Players at Daly's Theater next week. Mrs. W. Hill, of 1912 Division street, has returned from a ten day visit to her niece, Mrs. James R. Robinson in Philadelphia. Miss Ethel Moseley has returned to her home in New York, after spending a week as the guest of Miss Olivia Banks, of 1034 Argyle avenue. Miss Mamie Thomas, of 1514 W. 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