The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XX NO. 45. HOWARD'S NEW PRESIDENT CHOSEN Succeeds Wilbur P. Thirkield Who Was Recently Elected to the Bishopric A MAN OF SCHOLARLY ATTAINMENTS Election Comes After An Eight Hour Session of Board of Trustees (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, July 4.--As was forecasted in the Afro-American Ledger last week, Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Newman was elected president of Howard University to succeed Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield, recently chosen a bishop of the M. E. Church. The election took place last Friday, and came after an eight hour discussion by the trustees, all of whom, except Cuno H. Randolph, were present. Dr. Newman's selection is said to have been made in order to balk the rumored plan of Bishop Thirkield of having Thomas Jesse Jones, a white clerk in the Census Bureau, named as his successor. Others who were mentioned in connection with the presidency included Professors Kelly Miller, Lewis B. Moore, George W. Cook, each of whom is connected with the university, and Emil Barch, of the Smithsonian Institution. Its predicted that Dr. Newman will be the last white man to head the university. The fact that at best he will have only a few years to serve, is said to have been one of the prompting causes for his selection. When he steps down it is the plan of some of the alumni to have a colored educator of known ability succeed him. Others who have served as president are Rev. Bryron Sunderland, General O. O. Howard, founder and for whom the institution is named, Rev. William Patton, Rev. Jeremiah Eames Rankin, Rev. John Gordon. Dr. Newman is sixty-seven years old, having been born at West Palmouth, Me., November 21, 1845. He was graduated from Bowdoin College in 1867, receiving the degree of A. B. In 1870, he was given the degree of A. M. by the college. He also graduated from Andover Theological Seminary in 1871. The degree of D.D. was conferred upon him by Bowdoin in 1887 in recognition of his services at the Trinitarian Congregational Church of Taunton, Mass., of which he was pastor from 1871 to 1878. He served as pastor of the first Congregational Church of Ripon, Wis., for seven years after leaving Taunton. He became pastor of the First Congregational 'Church here in 1885, and resigned in 1906 on account of failing health. Following his return trip from abroad, which lasted a year, Dr. Newman was elected president of Eastern College. Front Royal, Va. He is a member of Washingtonton branch, American Institute of Archeology; the American Ornithologists' Union, the American Historical Association, the American Fern Society, Sullivan, Mess Chapter, Colonial Society of America; Delta Kappa Epsilon and the Phi Beta Kappa. He was married August 15, 1871, to Miss Louise McManus of Brunswick, Me. Chestertown. Md., July 1.—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stewart, of N. Calvert street, announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ida Smith to Mr. Charles H. Hutchins, of W. Cross street. DR. STEPHEN M. NEWMAN Courtesy Washington Star Miss Gladys Moore Marries Lester Walton (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) New York, July 5.—Miss Gladys Moore, daughter of Mr. Fred R. Moore, publisher of the New York Age, and Mr. Lester A. Walton, managing editor of the same journal, were married at the home of the bride's parents, 14 Douglass street, Brooklyn, last Saturday. They were the recipients of a large number of handsome and costly presents. Mr. and Mrs. Walton will be at home at 14 Douglass street, after July 15. Rev. Hutchens C. Bishop, rector of St. Philip's P. E. Church, was tendered a complimentary dinner in honor of his thirty years services in the ministry last Thursday night. Rev. Mr. Bishop is a native of Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Harris have returned from an extended wedding trip. The groom is editor of the Amsterdam News. The United Colored Democracy will occupy the property at 122 W 36 street as a clubhouse. The house was recently purchased by Robert N. Wood, head of the New York Colored Democracy, for $110 000. Among the prominent visitors who have been in the city during the past [week are Dr. Booker T. Washington, Emmet J. Scott, Warren Logan, all of the Tuskegee Institute; Major R. R. Wright; of Georgia; Dr. W. S. Scarborough, and Rev. Charles S. Morris, of Norfolk, Va. N. B. Dodson, of the American Press Association, has returned from a several days' stay in Buffalo. The New York Federation of Women's Clubs held a convention at St. Mark's M. E. Church this week. Miss Dora B. Cole and Conrad V. Norman, teachers in the public schools, were the principals in a fashionable wedding at St. James Presbyterian Church last Thursday night. The wedding march was played by Melville Charlton. The bride, who is a sister of the late Bob Coe, was given away by Dr. Booker T. Washington. Rev. B W. Arnett, son of the ate Bishop Arnett, has been appointed by Bishop Evans Tyree to succeed Rev. R. C. Ransom as pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church. The trustees of Tuskegee Institute met here a few days ago. Death of Prominent Citizen Boston, July 4.—Robert Teamoh, former member of the Massachusetts legislature, and for many years a reporter on the Boston Globe, died at his home here a few days ago. He was one of the best known men in the State, having at one time been Grand Master of Masons of that State. RACE PROSCRIPTION ROUNDLY SCORED At Fourth Annual Session of the National Independent Political League RACE MUST LEARN HOW TO FIGHT FOR RIGHTS (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Philadelphia. July 5.—Race disfranchisement, jimcrow cars, peanage and other forms of race proscription and Republican connivance at the same were scored here at the fifth annual session of the National Independent Political League, which came to an end tonight at the Zion Baptist Church. At the concluding session a strong address to the country was adopted, which urged the race to fight manfully for every right guaranteed under the Constitution. The address contained no declaration in favor of any presidential candidate. President J. R. Clifford, in his annual address last night, blamed the Republican party for condoning race proscription and declared that the colored delegates at the recent Republican National Convention lost a golden opportunity for bringing the party back to its former moorings. "What the race needs is manhood," he said, "and through contending manfully for all our right in our hope. The colored delegates at Chicago had the chance of their lives, but they let it slip, and this league intends trying to gain for the race those things which it did not urge upon the men who were so anxious about getting their votes for Taft, were not concerned about those fundamental questions of fair play in which you and I are deeply interested. I believe, like John Boyle O'Reilly, that parties should be used to combat prejudice. We must learn, like the Jew, Italian, and Irishman, to contend not only for our rights, but to give of our means in furthering the campaign of the equality of all citizens." Others, who delivered strong addresses during the session included: W. Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian; Rev. J. Milton Waldron, Washington; former Congressman George H. White, Rev. L. G. Jordan, Rev. J. T. Moppins, and Rev. E. W. Moore, pastor of the church, where the session was held. The following officers were elected. J. R. Clifford, Martinsburg, W. Va., president; Rev. J. H. Wiley, Rhode Island; W. D. Johnson, Massachusetts; Rev. W. H. Jeonagan, Oklahoma; Rev. Byron Gumer, New York; J. M. Summers, J. G. Burrell, vice presidents; William Trotter, corresponding secretary; James L. Neill, Washington, recording secretary; Rev. J. Milton Waldron, organizer; Rev James E. Churchman, New Jersey, assistant organizer, and John Clinton, Jr., sergeant-at-arms. Guests of Hotel Dale Cape May, July 1.—The following guests were registered at the Hotel Dale during the past week: Messrs, H. L. Williams, P. L. Wood Chas, G. Sampson, Mrs. J. W. Purnell and Mrs. Olliver, all of Philadelphia, Messrs. W. B. Nelson, U. G. Claphan, A. W. Claphan, and Mrs. A. W Claphan, of Camden, N. J.; and Miss Mary F. Clifford, Washington, D. C. J. R. CLIFFORD Thomas Jesse Jones, R. R. Wright and other Prominent Men to Deliver Hampton, Va., July 4.—The sixteenth annual Hampton Negro Conference will be held at Hampton Institute July 7 and 18. This year's discussions will include reports from county school superintendents, observations from the last Census, work of the Negro Organization Society, discussion of health problems school administration, recreation and amusement in rural communities, and problems of community uplift. At the opening session, Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones will give some observations on the 1910 Census as they relate to the race and a number of county school supervisors will make reports of their work. Under the auspices of the Negro Organization Society, Prof. J. M. Candy will open the discussion on "The Needs of Negro Rural Life;" R. R. Wright on "How the Negro Organization Society Intends to Meet These Needs," and Rev. G. E. Read on "What the Conference Can do in Meeting These Needs." Health meetings and agricultural meetings will be held in the afternoon. Drs. Allen Freeman and Ernest C. Levy will open the discussion on "Needs and Progress in Hygiene and Sanitation." "The Minister and the Community" and "School Administration" will be the general topics on the concluding day. The presence of all interested in the work of community uplift is desired. Seventy-Six Graduate From Wilberforce (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Wilberforce, O., July 4.—Seventy-six graduates received diplomas at the forty-ninth annual commencement exercises of Wilberforce University, held here a few days ago. The graduates were from all departments of the university, and came from all sections of the country. Honorary degrees were awarded as follows: Doctor of laws—Hon. J. C. Napier, register of the Treasury; Bishop J. Albert Johnson; and, Bishop Levi J. Coppin. Doctor of Divinity—Rev. J. C. Anderson, Louisville, Ky. Master of arts—Rev, A. H. Attaway, president of Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Fla., and William Steward, New Jersey. The university has steadily grown in enrollment and influence during the four years that Dr. William S. Scarborough has been president. He has just been elected for an indefinite term, his work being so satisfactory that the trustees abolished, in his case, the two year limit. Through his indefatigable efforts, a dormitory for girls is being erected at a cost of $30,000. Of this sum, Andrew Carnegie gave $17,500. PRICE THREE CENTS FOR SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF THE RACE Southern University Professors Form Commission For That Purpose DR. J.H. DILLARD OUTLINES PLANS Chief Aim to Study The Negro In His Relation to South- New Orleans, La., July 8. Through the efforts of Dr. James H. Dillard, field agent of the combined Jeanes Rural School and John F. Slater Funds a commission of Southern State university professors has been formed to study the race question from an economic educational, and socioloigcial viewpoint. "The chief aim of the organization," says Dr. Dillard, "is to study the Nergo in his relation to Southern life. I know that student groups in many Southren universities have been studying this question. They have done this systematically and with high promise. So I was led to conclude that we should look to our State universities for the prosecution of the work, and it appeared that the work could be best prosecuted through coordination and cooperation by all the institutions." The commission has been formed by the selection of a member from each of the eleven State universities of the South as follows: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Prof. C. H. Braugh of the University of Arkansas, is president and Professor Hunley, of the University of Virginia, is secretary. There is a growing interest among Southern white educators in making a scientific study of various aspects of the race question. Through the aid of the Stokes' fund studies of economic and educational phases of the Negro were made at the University of Virginia during the past school year. Honored by Harvard Washington, July 4.—C. G. Woodson, a teacher in the M Street High School, has returned from Harvard University where he was awarded the degree of doctor of philosophy, an honor which has been won by only one other man of the race, Dr. W. E. Burghardt DuBois, receiving the degree there in 1895. Prof. Woodson submitted a thesis on "The Disruption of Virginia," a study in the economic and constitutional history of that State from its beginning as a colony until it secede in 1861. He made an exhaustive inquiry into the peculiar Georgian conditions in Virginia, the heterogeneity of its people and the influence of slavery as factors in causing the estrangement of what is now West Virginia from the other portion of the old Dominion. Nashville, July. 3-The new Agricultural and Industrial State Normal school, was formally opened with a summer session. Addresses at the opening session were delivered by Prof. William A. Hale, president of the institution; Dr. George A. Gates, president of Fisk University, and others. C. C. Woodson Is New Building Opened GEN. ESTENOZ The leader of the Negro Cuban forces who was killed recently "Goose Neck" Bill Dallas, Tex., July 5.—A formal reception will be tendered Hon. W. M. McDonald, better known as "Goose Neck Bill" by the citizens of this place upon his arrival here from Chicago, where he was one of the delegates to the Republican National Convention. Mr. McDonald was the leader of the Texas delegation and decisively defeated Cecil Lyon who was leader of the "lily whites" and a strong Roosevelt supporter in the contest before the National Committee. He also ousted Lyon as National Committeeman and had H. F. McGregor elected in his stead. Colored Girl Leads Class St. Paul Minn. July 1.—Catherine Lealtad was graduated from the Merchanic Arts High School of this city last week standing at the head of class of 79 pupils. This is the first time a colored person has taken first honors in a high school in this section of the country. Miss Lealtad is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Lealtad, rector of St. Philip's, church, and is but 17 years old. She will enter the University of Michigan in the fall. Lawyer Awarded Damages Decatur, Ala., July 4.—Herschel V. Cashin, the well known lawyer, has been awarded $150 damages from Luke Pryor, a wealthy planter, whose automobile struck and badly bruised Mr. Cashin. He sued for $5,000. Howard Reinstated Stockholm, Sweden, July 2.—J. A. Howard, a, colored athlete of Canada, is among the men appearing here in the Olympic games. While in London, he was superseded for insubordination, but was reinstated on his promise to do better. Death of a Pioneer Teacher: Wilberforce, O., July 3.—Mrs. Fannie Mitchell, one of the first colored teachers in the South, and at one time a teacher in Cincinnati and Wilberforce, died here a few days ago, aged 74 years. She was the widow of the late Rev. Dr. John G. Mitchell, one of the founders of Wilberforce University, and who was dean of Payne Theological Seminary at the time of his death. Corner Stone Laid St. Louis, July 4.—The cornerstone of the new Providence Baptist Chuch was laid Sunday by the Knights of Pythias, with Grandi Chancellor A. W. Lloyd as master of ceremonies. Music was funished by the Sattle Cadet Band. Rev. Geo. W. Smith, is pastor of the chuch. WRIGHT TELLS OF THE RACE'S RISE Noted Sociologist Traces its Progress by Stages. GIVES FACTS AND FIGURES. Long Expected Volume, Dealing With the Struggles and Achievements of Afro-Americans In the Keystone State, Ready For Distribution Scholarship of Author In Evidence By N. BARNETT DODSON. Philadelphia.—Included in the June output of periodicals published by the A. M. E. Book Concern in this city is Dr. R. R. Wright's long expected volume, entitled "The Pennsylvania Negro—A Study In Economic History." The book is the result of Dr. Wright's sociological investigations made while he held the research fellowship in sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. The book contains 250 pages, is neatly bound and shows the excellent handiwork of the Book Concern. Filled with facts and figures showing the marvelous progress of the Negro through many years, it ought to be in the home of every family of the race. The author treats after the careful manner of a thoroughly trained mind the various present day problems of the Pennsylvania Negro from the point of view of his historical development. He not only asks, for example, what is the amount of crime among Negroes, but what is the history of Negro crime in the state and what are the various agencies tending to produce crime. The chapters are: "Slavery In the Colony of Pennsylvania." "The Abolition of Slavery." "The Free People of Color In Pennsylvania Prior to 1800." "The Negro Population Since the Civil War." "Occupations of Pennsylvania Negroes." "Their Business Enterprises." "Ownership of Property." "Churches and Secret Societies." "Education of Pennsylvania Negroes." "Negro and Crime." "Poverty Among Negroes." "Interracial Contact and Social Progress." Illustrating the method and material used by Dr. Wright, the following quotations are to the point. Under the chapter of "Slavery in the Colony of Pennsylvania" he says: "When the colony of Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, Negro slavery was a recognized institution in the new world. The Dutch and Swedes who settled along the Delaware had slaves. But whence they came is not exactly known. "It is known, however, that as early as 1639 an offender, one Coloclesse, was sentenced 'to serve along with the blacks' of South river (the Delaware), and in 1677 one James Sunderlauds is said to have been a slaveholder in the Delaware, neighborhood. * * The Penn colony arrived in 1682. Though there is no record of any of them owing slaves at that time, it is probable that slaves were early progeny by many. "James Claypoole, an Englishman, upon deciding to come to Pennsylvania in 1862, wrote, 'Advise me in the next what I might have two Negroes for.' * * * William Penn himself owned slaves. * * * The Pennsylvania colonists procured their slaves chiefly from the West Indies." Summing up his chapter on slavery, Dr. Wright says: "On the whole, as compared with other colonies, slavery in Pennsylvania was mild. Yet there was a distinct status." Dr. Wright's discussion of the Negro alves' legal status is exhaustive and exceedingly scholarly. He concludes by pointing out some of the legal differences between Negroes and whites: "As to morals, for example, it was taken for granted that the Negro had but few and was punishable for offenses against morals only when whites were involved. For adultery a white person was imprisoned one year and fined 450, but there was no penalty for Negroes committing this crime. * * * Negroes were punishable by death for five offenses, whites for only one. Negroes were usually whipped for minor offenses, while whites were fined." The most thrilling chapter is that on "The Rise of the Free People of Color," showing the work of that magnificent group of anti-slavery men and women of color as they strove to lift themselves and their fellows to a higher plane of civilization. In introducing chapter 4 Dr. Wright says, "The civil war marks a distinct break in the history of the Negro population of Pennsylvania, causing a decided change in its character." There was a less selected kind of Negro immigration from the south. Newer avenues of labor and opportunities for self expression caused the better class of Negroes to remain at the south. Another influence was the neglect of the northern Negro by the northern whites, who were so busy attending to the needs of the southern freedmen that they forgot the brother at their doors. The Negro population, however, grew very rapidly after the war, the Negroes congregating in the cities. More than half of Pennsylvania's Negroes live in the cities of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Discussing causes of immigration, Dr. Wright suggests the hope of higher wages and more personal freedom as the main reasons. His detailed comparison of wages and conditions of work in the north and south is highly enlightening. WON HER SPURS AT ITHACA Miss Clarice A. Jones Returns to Washington With Honors. Washington.—Miss Clarice A. Jones who graduated in June from the Ithaca (N. Y.) Conservatory of Music, has been the recipient of marked attention since her return to this city. She is regarded as a valuable addition to the musical life of the city and has already received several offers to teach in prominent southern schools. She is a graduate of the high school of this city, being one of the youngest pupils that ever completed the public school course here. During the four years she was a student at the conservatory her marked ability as a music [Picture of a young black boy with a white shirt and a red bow tie.] clan attracted to her many influential friends in both races, and she was in great demand at musicales. In a recital in May she took a prominent part and was enthusiastically applauded by the large audience present. She also played acceptably the organ in one of the Catholic churches of thence. Her graduation was attended by her parents. Attorney and Mrs. Thomas as L. Jones, whose hearts glowed with pride as Miss Jones took her place at the piano during the exercises. She won the plaudits of the many who had come from far and near to witness the commencement exercises. Attorney and Mrs. Jones were the recipients of marked attention while in Ithaca. Mr. Jones is one of the most successful and best known lawyers in the country, and his beautiful home at 1901 Tenth street northwest is the Mecca for the most prominent people in the city. His younger daughter is a student at Pratt institute in Brooklyn. PREPARES FOR NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Local Organization In Chicago Takes Time by Forelock. Interest is now being directed toward the coming meeting of the National Negro Business league to be held in Chicago for three days beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 21. It will be the thirteenth annual meeting of the league, and the sessions will be held in the Seventh regiment armory. The local business league in Chicago is actively engaged in working out every detail of arrangements for the entertainment of the delegates and visitors who will come in large numbers from every section of the country. Mr. W. D. Neighbors is secretary of the local league and is prepared to register the names of delegates and visitors in advance of the meeting. It is the aim of the local league as well as it is the desire of the executive committee of the national organization to make the coming meeting surpass that of last year in Little Rock, Ark. Besides the meeting of the business league there will be held the fourth annual meeting of the National Negro Press association, the National Bankers' association, the National Funeral Directors' association and the National Negro Bar association. The usual reduced rates on all railroads will be allowed to those attending the convention. Special Pullman cars may be bad upon application where a sufficient number of persons desire to travel together. Many speakers of note will address the various organizations during the three days' meeting. Scholarship For Layton J. Wheaton In the recent competitive examination at Storer college, for a free scholarship in Lincoln university Larton J. Wheaton, son of Attorney J. Frank Wheaton of New York, was the victor. Young Wheaton is fond of outdoor sports and has carried first honors many times in the great athletic contests of the school during his student residence at Harpers Ferry, the seat of Storer college. Mr. Wheaton will enter upon his studies at Lincoln university when the school opens next fall. Soldiers May Engage in Business. Members of the Ninth United States cavalry have saved up $110,000, which they wish to invest in wholly legitimate business in the interest of the race, says the Dallas (Tex.) Express. They contemplate the establishment of a department store to consist of a banking system, millinery and dry goods, shoe, drug, grocery and restaurant departments. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER THE BOLIN CASE SETTLED National Association's Part In Big Civil Action Noted. No one can follow closely the work of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People without being convinced that it came into being for a specific purpose. The association was organized to combat the spirit of persecution and prejudice which confronts the colored people in this country. The organization also exists to assure to the race every right, privilege and opportunity to which every citizen of the United States is entitled. Theoretically all, but those most imbued with race prejudice grant the justice of those principles for which the association contends. The July issue of the Crisis is an educational number. It contains special news about our colleges, with illustrations, and also has a number of other articles of timely interest. It also refers to the new famous Bolin case as follows: From time to time we have reported the progress of the Bolin case against the Palisades (New York) Amusement park. Last summer Mr. Paul C. Bolin, organist at St. Philip's P. F. church, New York, together with his brother, Mr. L. W. Bolin, his wife and some Bolin, went to Palisades park, where several of them were refused admittance. The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People became interested in the case and tried to get a criminal indictment. The local district attorney was dilatory, and nothing was done. Then on advice of our attorneys a civil suit was brought. The company saw no escape and, having no defense, promptly came to terms by paying the Bolins $300 cash for damages and giving the family a free pass for the season. If there is any further color discrimination at Palisades park we should be glad to hear of it. MOUNT BETHEL BAPTIST TO MEET IN WASHINGTON Cosmopolitan Church Selected For Annual Session Aug. 20. The thirty-sixth annual meeting of the Mount Bethel Baptist association will meet in Washington on Tuesday Aug. 20. The sessions will be held in the spacious auditorium of the Cosmopolitan Baptist church, of which the Rev. Simon P. W. Drew is the founder and pastor. The churches within the jurisdiction of the association have greatly increased in membership during the fiscal year. The attendance of delegates and visitors will therefore be larger that of previous years. The committee of arrangements has the matter of entertainment well under way and will be prepared to accommodate the throngs which will be in attendance. The annual sermon will be preached by the Rev. Dr. Winn of Baltimore. At the evening session of the first day the feature will be the doctrinal sermon which will be delivered by the Rev Dr. J. Watkins, also of Baltimore. Some of the noted musicians and vocalists of the city will be heard at the various sessions of the association. The large territory covered by the Bethel association makes it possible for it to do its full quota of missionary and educational work. While the denomination should not neglect its missionaries on the foreign field, attention is called to the fact that there is a pressing need just now for an increase of funds for home mission and educational work. YOUNG ARTIST AIMS HIGH. Success of A. J. Franklin at Herron Institute Attracts Attention. The work of young Arthur J. Franklin, student in the Herron Art institute in Indianapolis, Ind., has attracted much attention in the educational circles of the city. Mr. Franklin is naturally fond of drawing and painting and shows unusual ability in the use of the brush. In the arrangement of colors and the selection of subjects he manifests rare skill and delicate taste. He has only been a student at the Herron Art school for about nine months. His crayon and oil sketches, however, bear the mark of a finished painter. Being directed by experienced teachers, who are deeply interested in his promising career, young Franklin has devoted the greater part of his time to portrait painting in oil from life since he commenced his studies at the institute. While the various professions seen to be crowded with workers, Mr. Frank Illin believes in the survival of the fittest and that there is plenty of room on top. He is young, self reliant and persistent. With these necessary essentials to success, coupled with his love for his chosen calling, he has made up his mind to make the best of his opportunities. Large Sum For Association Work. Besides the large sums secured for the work and maintenance of educational institutions among Afro-Americans during the past year $750,000 was raised for Young Men's Christian association work throughout the country. THE DEACON'S STORY Copyright, 1912, by Associated Literary Press. Snyder, the grocer in the village of Hampton, had a room back of his store in which certain old fellows used to gather of an evening and play checkers or tell yarns. It was a harmless gathering, and no one ever criticised it. The club, as it was called, had been running two or three years when Deacon Strathers dropped in one evening to have a glass of elder and listen to a few yarns. He was no talker. No one had ever known of his telling a story. He was always quiet and (thoughtful, and he started to do something that night that astonished the others. "How Sllas come purty nigh losing his scalp puts me in mind of something" observed the deacon to the great surprise of all in the room. He waited a minute for all to settle back in their chairs and then went on: "Twenty years ago me an Dave Benson went up to Wildcat hill to gather chestnuts. On the way up I told Dave that, we must be careful, as I had a feeling that something was going to happen. When we got to the hill we found chestnuts thicker in deas on a dog. There was no need of climbing a tree, but bimbiye Dave said he was going to do it. "Dave, it's dangerous," says L. "William, I know it," he replies. "It was just about two minutes later," said the deacon as he looked around, "that— "What?" asked every man in chorus. The deacon had opened his lips to reply when there was a great shouting from the street, and all the men in the room ran out. A mad dog had passed without biting any one, but the meeting of the club had been broken up, and the rest of the deacon's story must wait. It did wait. For one cause or another he did not drop into the room again for three years. Then he found only four of the original seven that had heard the first part of his story. The quartet were very anxious to hear the outcome, however, and the deacon sat down and said: "Well, there was Dave Benson up a chestnut tree, and there was me standing on the ground. Dave was a good climber, but there was my feelings that something was going to happen. Some of you may have had 'em. I kept hollering up to. Dave to be careful for mercy's sake, and he kept replying that he would, when"— "Yes, deacon. When what?" "Let's see. I think Dave had been married about seven years then. It may have been eight, and it may have been only six. I don't want to say eight if it wasn't but six." "But let that go. Dave is up a tree." "He was. I should say he was up forty feet. Might have been a foot more or less. I thought of going back there to measure, but I never did." "But get along to the accident. It don't make no difference whether Dave fell thirty-nine or forty feet." "I told him that it would be awful to fall and break a leg." "Deacon, will you tell us at once what happened?" interrupted Henry Clay Smith, one of the trio. "I was going to." "But get to it, then." "I didn't know there was any hurry about it. Seems to me you are just aching to have Dave fall and break his neck." "No, no, no! But, you see, it's three years since you started in on this story." "I didn't know anybody was pressed for time. At least I hain't, and I'll save the rest for some other day." Apologies were made and arguments used, but the deacon's feelings had been hurt, and he walked off without another word. In the next three years three of the original seven men died and two moved away, leaving only two to wonder when they would ever find the deacon in the mood to finish that story. Dave Benson had moved to Kansas long before the first part of it was told, and so he couldn't be appealed to to finish it. One day a summons came to the two survivors that Deacon Strathers lay dying of fever and wanted to see them before the end came. Together they drove out to the farm. He was not only conscious, but he had been proped up in bed and given a stimulant that he might talk. "Boys," he said, after he had offered them a greeting hand, "six years ago in Snyder's back room I started in to tell you a story." "Yes, deacon." "I never finished it." "No, and don't try to now." "But I must. I feel I swe it to you, and I want to go with a clear conscience. Dave Benson and me was after chestnuts." "You were." "He climbed a tree." "So you said." "I tried to stop him, but up be went." "Yes." "And I was hollering at him to be careful for mercy's sake, when something happened." "And what happened? We have been wondering for years." "Why, Dave said he guessed he'd come down." "And be tumbled and"— "None. Slied down like a cat and never even tore his trousers, and we got a bushel of chestnuts and come home! 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If you want Long and Beautiful Hair Use Madam Walker's Because it cures the scalp of all diseases and stops the hair from falling out and starts it at once to growing one-half inch month. Growth Guaranteed. MRS. WM. DUNCAN, Agent, 142 W. Hill Street c 826 Druid Hill. W. Funeral Director and Embalmer public that I am still doing business T. Thanking the public for all past of the same. Carriage for hire for special attention given to all orders SLEY, Vernon 257S Main Office. LAND, Manager. C. & P. Phone: 692 Madison. E. ELLIOTT Ending Undertaker ERS AV. Attendants, Shipping Funerals ages for hire for all occasions. Day or Night. E. PYE Sr. Nr. Calvert DIRECTOR::: PHONE tited with any other firm for the detection of per- under the name of Pye Sr. E. 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Dr. Campbell is Specialist in Tuberculosis, Indigestion, Neurosis & Rheumatism. Has the least death rate of the physicians in Baltimore. He examines thoroughly and tells if case is beyond remedial aid. Call or write Dr. David Newton E. Campbell, 1369 N. Carey Street, Baltimore, Md. C. & P. Madison 2632 M. List of cures furnished on application. OLIVER J. CAULK ..House Painter.. ..And Paper Hanger.. 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. House Painting Glazing, Graining Enameling, Floors Stained-Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. Estimates and Propositions submitted Having had experience in the Painting Trade. I especially solicit your patronage. As an Advertiser Try the Afro-American. It Is The Best Medium RACE PROGRESS ALONG PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE ‘3 stroll down Pennsylvania avenue these days reveals interesting signs of race progress. Besides the many eating places and barber shops that abound on that thoroughfare, there area numer of other enterprises run by men and women of the race. Starting south at Lafayette Mar- ket, one encounters the offices of the Peoples Beneficial’ Society, and on the second floor of the same building is located Lane’s photo- graph studio. A little further on is the office of the Baptist Voice, and just before Lafayette avenue is reached is the Smith Tea and Cof- fee store. Near Lanvale street is the well appointed tailoring estab- lishment of Nixon Brothers and the Renard moving picture parlor. In the next block 1s Daly’s Palm Gar- den, with the largest soda fountain in the city and moving pictures to attract patrons, Across the street just now, Mrs. Annie E. Brown is holding evangelistic services night- ly. Passing Hoffman street there are several soda fountains maintained and operated by colored proprie- tors and near the corner Greenwil- low street is Valy’s combined mov- ing picture and vaudeville house. The changing aspect in favor of ra- cial: enterprises has been noticed by many, and there are some who seem to:think that the day of other enterprises along the avenue is fast approaching. : To Begin Its Summer Work The Fresh Air and Empty Stock- ing Circle will begin its summer work today by taking a party of children to the farm of the society at Delight Baltimore county, The children will be kept there a week, when another party will take their places. Owing to the fact that the soceity has just paid off its mort- gage on the Delight property, it is greatly’ in- need of funds and will appreciate any assistance from those charitably disposed. An excursion was given Wednes- day to Brown’s Grove to raise funds for the work. Miss Ida R. Cum- mings, of 1234 Druid Hill avenue, is president. Dr. Scott’s Appointments Rev.Dr, Edward W. Scott, presi- dent of the colored Methodist Pro- testant Conference, has: announced the following assignments of min- isters: Tyson Church, West Roland Park, Alfred Baker; -Lutherville, W.H. Bradley; Gillis Memorial Stockton street,-Dr. B. H. Knight; Towson, J. H. Manokey; Lock Ra- ven, J: H. Smith; Easton and Greensboro, C. H. Handy; Bayview, Mrs. AnnieE. Johnson; Anne Arun- del County missionary, H. H. Thomas; F. Street, Washington, R. W. Dowry: I street, Washingon; J. E. Meredith; Washington mission- ary, J. E. Scott;. West Phialdel- phia.J, A. K. Boyd; South Phila- delphia, J. H. Handley, Rodmar street, Philadeplhia, W. P. How. ard; and Washington evangelist, Mrs, Mary Demby. 7 Gun Club Elects Officers The Rod and Gun Club has _elect- ed officers forthe. year as follows: Dr Richard Baker, president; H. Williams, vice president; William Murray, secretary; Daniel H. Mur- phy, assistant secretary; William Bowers, treasurer; W. B. Madden, assistant treasurer; William ‘A. White, captain; Luther Tucker, R. H. Butler, Augustus Gross. Sam- uel Waters Frederick Leon Alex- ander Freeman B. Hall, board of governors; S. H: Boston, W. T. Turner, Henry Brown. Charles Page, and Robert Woods, house committee. The Club held a shoot on. the Fourth. Weekly. meets will be held on. Satitirday during the sum- mer. To Make A Trip Abroad Prof, D. S. S, Goodise, principal of the Maryland. Colored Normal School, -at Bowie, will make a trip through: France, Switzerland, Ger- many, Algiers, Italy, .and- other points abroad this’ summer. * He has just completed-a successful first year as. principal of the Normal School, and. has alreacy perfected plans for increasing thé usefuines of the school: es i Be eS eo oe i eae A Se BISHOP JOHN HURST, D. D. : Who was tendered a testimonial banquet by citizens of Baltimore. POLITICS AND. NCW PRESIDENT THE TAL As the whole country is now talkinig“polities and preparing tc select the next President and mem. bers-of the next House of ‘Repre: senzatives, it may be interesting ‘to note that two colored men have served ‘in the United States Senate and twenty’ in the House of Rére sentatives. ° | A number of colored men. were also elected to Congress, includ- ing Governor Pinchback, but they failed to get seated. The first col- ored man to serve in the United Senate was H. R. Revels, who, by the irony of fate, succeeded Jefferson Davis, president. of the Confederacy. ‘The last man was Hon. George H. White, who rep- resented. a North Carolina district from 1907 to 1911. The disfran- chisement law, passed by that State in 1898, made the district Demo- cratic. The full list of colored. senators and congressmen. follows: Hiram R. Revels, United States senator,served twelve months and ten days in, 1870- 91; B. K. Bruce, six years, 1875- 1881; Joseph H. Rainey, M. C., Forty-first to Forty-fifth Congress, ten years; R. B. Elliot, M. C., two years, ten months; R. H. Caine, M. C., four years; Robert Smalls, M. C., six years; Thomas H. Miller, M. C., two years; Alonzo J. Rainer M. C., two years; Jerre Harrison, M. €., two years; Benjamin S. Tur- ner, M. C., two years; James: T: Rapier, M. C., two years; Joshua T. Walls, M. C.. six years; Robert D. Large, M.C., two years; John H. Hyman, M.G., two years; James E. O'Hara, M. C., four years; H. P Cheatam, M. C., four years; George H. White,M.C.,. four years; John R. Lyneh, M..C., six years; Jeff Long, M. C.,_ two years; Charles E. Nash, M. C., two years: John M. Langston, M. C., two years: Bishop Walters. At Penna. Ave. Zion Chureh Ina sermon at the Pennsylvaniz |A. M. E. Zion Church last Sunday night, Bishop Alexander Walters Aeclared that young -men should have courage to face the issue of every day: life. Taking the virtues of St. Paul as an example, he advised that’ the young man cultivate a life for fam- ily. for God, for the weak and suff- ering. - ) ‘God has always raised leaders for the race,’’-he said, . ‘‘whether they weré to be. workers along’ re- ligious, educational or political lines. The great need for the race Ht day is that we have men of cour- /age to fight. for that. which they be- ‘lieve is right and against that | which is wrong. © The religious, political, and educational needs of ‘the race need men of courage, not strong, to lead them, and the young man who would be in the. fore front in'that_ work hasa‘great fu- ‘ture before him." 3° ” Rev. C.D. Hazel, the new presid- ing elder of the Washington dis- trict, will preach at the church this Sunday morning. + Miss Mary: Nash, of 561 Mosher stréet, gave a reception: in’ honor of her cousins, Misses Maire and Georgia Green, of Richmond, Va., Thursday of last week. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER * "Snow Hill Notes | mene awa {Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, July 4.—Mr. Raymond Dashields.and wife are the - guests of Mrs. Mollie Dashields. ; Rey. A. J. Green, a recent grad- uate of Clayton Will'am University, preached all day at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mr. John Edward Ginn, is. still on the sick list. The children’s day exercises at the Mt..Wesley M. E. Church, were a success. Mr. Charles Waters took a party of friends to Mt. Wesley in his handsome automobile. Mrs. Celia Dale gave a card party Friday night. Several people have gone to Ocean City, Md., to spend the sum- mer. Mrs. 1. D, Paine was the guest of Mrs. Lizie Meyers last week. Mrs. Alice Robins has opened an iee eream parlor on Wharf street. Annapolis Jottings (Special to The Afvo-American Ledger.) Annapolis, Md ., July 1, 1912:— The. Fairbanks Society had their annual sermon preached in Mt. Mo- riah A, M. E..Chureh last Sunday night by the Rev. L.C. Curtis, D. D. : The society was founded by Rev. Gant. of Asbury M. E. Church some years ago and today it is one of the largest societies in the city including some of the leading men and women here in its membershir It has over one hundred juvenile members. They gave the collection, amount- iny to $46.20, to the pastor of the church, - Messrs. James E. Howard, Chas. Spriggs, and Mrs. Nash, and Jones are still on the sick list... Mrs. Roberta Smith, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Kirby, died last Satur. ‘day and was buried from her late home Tuesday afternoon. Rev. L. C. Curtis, D. D. officiated at the funeral. Hon, W. H. Bates and Messrs. Downs and W..H. Brown are suc- ceeding nicely in their business. Drs. Millener,, Norwood, and Gashehire are doing a good practic? and have’ the well wishes of the people of Annapolis. Cockeysville Items. (Special 10 The Afro-American. Ledger.) Goekeysville, July 4.—Many per- sons of this community enjoyed the trip to. Greenwood Electric Park Monday, June 24, to the picnic given by the Baltimore. county Teachers Association. ‘The trustees of Bazel Chapel A.M. E. Church will give a lawn fete on July 23. They had a successful rally Sunday. Reisterstown, Md. _ (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Reisterstown, Md., July 4.—The members of St. Luke M. E. Church are making great preparations to entertain the M. E. Ministers’ Meeting’at their closing session at the church next Wednesday. An all day program will tbe presented and u dinner served the ministers. Rev. and Mrs. L, A. Carter, who were married last week, are occupy- ing their new home 3 The Misses Enima and Gertrude Gough of 907 Mrytie avenue, | and Miss Grace'Alexander, of 510 {Druid Hill avenue, left. the city July 2 for the North, where they will spend their summer. DIET AND HEALTH HINTS. fi By DR. T. 2. ALLER Food Specialist a ee DISADVANTAGES OF BEING FAT. “Fat people are ‘not healthy,” says Dr. F, M. Pottinger, “They, are considered poor risks from the. standpoint. of longevity, prone to'suffer from diseases of the heart, arteries and kidneys. Any person with. reasonable powers -of digestion can be ‘made fat by overfecding, but” when ihis has been done little has been gained." It Is better tobe. ten pounds under than over weight. Persons who live to.be old are nearly always lean. The vitality ‘required to circu late the blood and carry on the other processes of nutrition in fifty. pounds’ of: superfluous flesh _|s a ‘serious handicap, not to imention the loss of muscular, enéray required to carry the superfluous weight; Copious wa- ter drinking, simple diet and'ex ercise are the natural. means for feducing weight, drugs being al- ways Injurious In such case.” * (Copyrigat, 1911) by Joseph B, Bowles.) ‘NOTICE! We are Selling, Terms to + Suit... $10 down and $1 Per Week Building Lots and’ | Smal! 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Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders a Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE, JULY 6, 1912 Talk about bosses, but Mr. Bryan can give the chiefest of them a half mile start and beat him in a one mile marathon. As a politician, Mr. Rcosevelt is not in the same class with Willie Bryan, and Willie Hearst is lost a mile. --- Baltimore is all right as a convention city. Could well have taken care of two of the same size of the late Democratic convention and then not strained itself too hard. The next big thing in the convention line will be the Knights of Pythias which meets here next year. We will take as good care of it as we did the "Dimcyrats." The camp meeting business has been transferred from the country to the city. No less than three of them are going on in Baltimore at this time. --- Navigating the air is perilous business yet awhile. It will be sometime before aerial trains will be running with any safety. In the meantime we will remain as near to mother earth as possible. The Baltimore American Star is so one sided that it could not even report a Democratic Convention without bias. --- Col. "Billie" Stone will soon be on hand to look after home politics, having successfully conducted a steam roller in Chicago. It may be that his home roller will be more on the order of a lawn mower and not so much of the steam roller. That book agent who recently reached the age of one hundred years ought to have loving cup left to him, and then a monument raised to his memory. For, if there is one time we generally feel like committing murder it is when a book agent comes in and under one guise or another manages to take up a half hour of our otherwise valuable time. A book agent that survives to be a hundred must be made of cast iron or some other durable material. It has been rumored that the Democratic party in convention assembled in this city would insert a plank favoring the Afro-American and denouncing lynching. In fact, a committee which went before the committee on resolutions, or plank form as it is generally known, was promised that such a thing would be done. But alas for political promises. If no more confidence can be placed in the promises of the Democratic party to the country than to the colored people then it is a party of promises and not of performances. We feel that the colored folks got thrown down. It is not enough to promise, this is a time of performances, and it looks bad to us that the same men who profess to stand for radical progress were afraid to tackle a matter of honesty and justice. But the Democratic party is largely bourbon yet, and will in all probability be for many years to come. THOSE CHICAGO DELEGATES We are not just sure but the Arfo-Americans who attended the Republican National Convention in Chicago as delegates, did not lose a golden opportunity, probably the best that has come to the race in the last two decades. It was conceded from the very first that the colored delegates held the balance of power. Probably the largest number of contests were in the Southern states, and in states where there is no real regular organized Republican party. In a number of these states the colored men are disfranchised, and since the advent of Mr. Taft, what few colored office holders there were have been deposed from office, and with the consequent loss of prestige as political leaders. Hardly a colored delegate was elected coming from a real simon pure republican organization which had any standing whatever. And while it may be true that some of them were elected to support Mr. Taft, it is equally true that they would have lost no prestige whatever had they stood aloof from both factions and held themselves in a position to go to either party who would have promised to give them the things the Negro in the South needs at this particular time. And right here is where a leader was needed. And right here is where a leader failed to develop. With a proper leader the trouble might have been prevented from the very beginning, and instead of the white leaders taking each other by the throat, and at the same time charging the Negro with being purchasable, while hiding their own short comings, the convention might have gone down to business with a proper understanding with the colored delegates that the party would be brought back to its old-time moorings; but we are afraid the opportunity was lost never to return again. What were the claims of either party, Taft or Roosevelt, to the conditions confronting the Negro in the South? Why could not the handful of Negroes have come together and by standing between the two factions brought harmony while at the same time gaining from both that which would have been for the best interest of both the Negro and the Republican party. And now because of the fact that there was no Negro present that could measure up in the hour of need, defeat is facing the Republican party, while Roosevelt is threatening to form a new party and the Democrats are feeling jubilant over the situation. Perhaps there will come a time when opportunities such as was presented at Chicago Ill., will be taken advantage of and those of us who are posing as leaders will so far forget ourselves and the little circle in which we revolve as to be of real use to our race and to ourselves. "STANDPATTERS" Everywhere one goes in these strenuous days he hears of "progressives" and "reactionaries." The Progressives are for going ahead and the "reactionaries are for standing pat," and so we have, here, there, and everywhere, "Progressives" and "Stand Patters." Now are there not just a little too many "stand patters" among us here in this city? If there were not would we not have had a better. High School? Would we not have had better and cleaner streets in our residential neighborhoods? Would we not have better school facilities in the North-west section of the city? Would we not have a vigorous and active Business Men's Association? Would we not have a larger and more comodious hall where we could hold the largest meetings of our needs? Would we not have a greater and better hospital? And are there not a dozen other things we might have had did we have a few real progressive men among us? Of course we would. Well then why do we not have them? Now we are not going to do any scolding nor are we going to sit down and bewail the fact that all or progressive men are dead: Not a bit of it. We are going to believe that when the fall opens and the hot weather is gone that we have a few progressive men in this city who are going to get busy and see that these things which are so badly needed are done. There is not a single thing mentioned above but what can be accomplished if those of us who can will only get together at something else than that which appeals to our own selfish interests. A half dozen men, determined, can do much. We have them, let them get together and it will not take long for the other to wake up once these get to going. present important crisis in the annals of our civil life, and the campaign progresses, we believe that the American people will readily conclude that in view of the many intricacies andplexing problems involved in the passing from the old to the new that Theodore Roosevelt the man experience, wisdom and action, the man the peculiar exigencies demand. WHAT THE EDITORS TAFT, ROOSEVELT AND WILSON The country is to be congratulated upon the three specimens of American citizenship represented in the personalities of the men nominated for the Presidency. First, the idea of organization control, influence, and "standpatism" are well represented in Mr. Tfat, who is a most excellent man of fine parts, but not immune from the influence of the "interests" and bossism in political management. On the other hand, both Roosevelt and Wilson are the best representatives of "progressive principles" which have been so thoroughly indorsed by both Democrats and Republicans, in such primaries as have been held. Both of these men, Roosevelt and Wilson are thoroughly open and honest, and eschew any interference or dictation upon the part of politicall boses or representatives of the "interests." Inasmuch as Taft is practically out of the race, the contest being between Roosevelt and Wilson, the country can be congratulated in advance on the splendid type of character of the next President of the United States, a man intellectual, progressive, democratic and keenly sympathetic with the great mass of American people who labor with their hands. It is a genuine pleasure to be able to say as much of both of the men we have mentioned. Between these two good men the people will be called upon to make choice for the Presidency. The very idea of a reactionary being selected, when the country is thoroughly permeated with progressive principles is almost inconceivable. Hence it is extremely doubtful whether Mr. Taft can carry a single state in the union. The steam-roller methods by which Mr. Taft was nominated, in a convention, in part consisting of delegates made thru the operation of the machine, reminds us of a story which we once heard. Many years ago, at a certain place in the South, the colored congregation had about determined to put in their church a fine pipe organ. One of the oldest and most prominent deacons objected, strongly to such an "innovation." At any rate, the church persisted in their determination, and on the morning when the new organ was to be used for the first time, it was decided as a diplomatic step, to request the objecting deacon to offer the invocation. Accordingly, after a most beautiful and stirring prelude on the part of the organist, the pastor, very politely and errnestly called upon Brother Blank to make the opening prayer. The old deacon seemed thunder-struck. He replied: "You know I done objected to getting this organ; I don't know why you call upon me to pray. I aint a goin' to pray. The organ done the singing, now let it do the praying." Thus the Southern States having made it possible to nominate Mr. Taft, now let these same states elect him to the presidency. At the proper time we shall have our say in indicating why the country should choose Mr. Roosevelt and not Mr. Wilson, notwithstanding the fact that either one of them will make an able and efficient chief magistrate of our country. Sufficient at present to note just one reason why Mr. Roosevelt is better qualified for the job than Mr. Wilson. The experience which Mr. Roosevelt has gained in that very office, gives him a special equipment which is vitally necessary in the extension of progressive principles in the administration of public affairs. The work of demolishing the propaganda of the old regime, centering in bossism, and the many attending influences, together with the elimination of crooks of all kinds, especially financial ones, is not to be committed to the inexperienced, notwithstanding the general good financials, and robust character which such an inexperienced person would bring to the office. The American people know Roosevelt. They know of his fearless courage and dogged persistence, and the richness of that experience vitally necessary in a period of political transition, as the old convention system with its many crooked combinations passes out of existence to make room for progressive ideas, and a more adequate way of registering the popular will. Roosevelt is singularly and uniquely endowed for the present important crisis in the annals of our civil life, and as the campaign progresses, we believe that the American people will readily conclude that in view of the many intricacies and perplexing problems involved in the passing from the old to the new, that Theodore Roosevelt the man of experience, wisdom and action, is the man the peculiar exigencies demand. WHAT THE EDITORS ARE SAYING. The Chances of Roosevelt and Taft-What to do With Idle Boys That idleness is the mother of vice, and an idle brain is the "Devil's workshop" is as true now as it was in the beginning. Now that the schools have closed there are a very large number of idle boys and girls and especially boys. Some have no employment and others are too indolent to labor, if they had it to do. These idle boys are a great annoyance to the section where they roam. They throw stones, play ball, holloo and keep up ceaseless din and noise during the day and into the night. Parents owe it to themselves and to these children to put them to useful employment; that they may be kept from evil and evil influence. It were far better to allow them to work for some one for their victuals, than that they be thus idle. While all work and no play will make "Jack" a dull boy, all play and no work will make him a lazy shirk. Only very recently a squad of these idle boys made a raid on one of the buildings at Fisk University, and two of them were caught. They were haled before the Juvenile Court and put on two months criminal probation. Parents who allow their children to roam around, and disturb other people, and stay out late at night need expect nothing but trouble for themselves and disgrace and death for their children.—Nashville Tribune. Hopes They Both Out At the National Republican Convention President Taft was nominated for President by the regular Republicans here upon ex-President Roosevelt withdrew and gave notice that he would organize an independent party and run for the presidency anyhow. We hope that both these Negro haters will be defeated.—The Colored Alabamian. Roosevelt Not Invincible Thank God for the defeat of Theodore Roosevelt for a Republican third term nomination. He is not invincible after all. Nor is he indispensable. Colored men who supported him should now drop him. Let us agree on that, at least. As for the Guardian, only something unusual at Baltimore could keep us from supporting the Democratic ticket as a rebuke to President Taft for adopting the Roosevelt anti-Negro policies. — Boston Guardian. The Lost Opvortunity The Negroes of America had at Chicago, the golden opportunity of their lives It was the time to use parties, but parties used them. They had the whole situation in their hands and had only to ask for their full fledged rights in exchange for services to be given. Instead, their contention and fight centered on lily whiteism, forgetting that Mr. Taft, chief of all, has advocated and fostered it. There was as much good sense in that, as there would be if a person had a painful splinter in his flesh, to nurse and try to destroy the pain without removing the cause.—The Pioneer Press. Mr. Norris R. Johnson, of 305 N. Pine street, has gone to Cape May for the summer. Mrs. Norma Marshall, of New York city, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Williams, of 1634 Division street. Mrs. Viva E. Crosby Bond, of 1018 N. Carey street, left Baltimore July I, for Detroit, Michigan, and neighboring towns in Canada to visit relatives and friends. Miss Ruth Wilkins, sister of Mrs. William C. McCard, of 1940 Druid Hill avenue, has gone to Maine for the summer months. In the fall she will enter the domestic science course of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y. During the recent Republican National Convention the daily papers published dispatches which declared that the colored delegates were on the verge of being bought up like sheep to support Roosevelt in the convention. There were 66 colored delegates in the convention, 63 of whom were instructed for Taft. Of the 66 colored delegates, 58 voted for his renomination, thus proving that the talk of their venality was all buncombe. In view of the fact that the colored delegates were loyal, it may be interesting to note three views put forth by whites of different sympathies and environment concerning the attitude of the colored delegates at the convention. The correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph cabled his paper this bit of misinformation concerning the colored delegates at the convention: "It is somewhat tragic from the standpoint of the disinterested spectator that after all is said and done the real balance of power is invested not in white American citizens, but in sixty-six Negroes from the Southern Belt where cotton grows, and where at times lynching is a popular pastime. "It is undisputed and indisputable that office and ready cash appealed powerfully to our colored brethren in Chicago, and even some of our white delegates are not irreproachable on that score. Not since the Praetorian Guard sold the Roman Throne to the highest bidder has there been such brazen barter for office. It strikes the European observer as rather anomalous that the office of Chief Executive of this great nation, with a population of nearly one hundred millions, should be in the gift of a little band of blacks, with thick lips and curly, wooly hair—blacks whose mental and moral stature, despite great advances, still remains generations behind that of American whites. But so it is." The decidedly anti-Negro Charleston (N. C.) News and Courier, which has hated Roosevelt ever since he appointed Dr. Crum as collector of port at Charleston, takes a fling at the Colonel because several colored men, it asserts, several colored men were called in at the birth of the new party. It raves as follows: "The movement is going steadily ahead," says Mr. Garfield, one of the Progressive satellites. Just how it is going ahead was revealed at the conferences held at the Roosevelt headquarters on Sunday. By far the most lively member of the consulting party seemed to be one W. H. Mixon, of Alabama, a Negro. There were one or two other Negroes in attendance. So be it. Mr. Roosevelt says that he is going to bring the South into line. He is trustful that the people he has so often insulted, whom so consistently he has endeavored to humilate, are now ready to kiss the hand that smote them. And he enters on his campaign by a conference with Nergoes as to ways and means. Does he not know that all other issues are of minor importance in the South compared with the one great issue of white supremacy? The leopard has not changed his spots. No white wash can obliterate the black blot on Roosevelt's record. In power, he taunted the white people of the South. Out of power, he cannot expect them to furnish him with milk." SOUTHERN DELEGATES LOYAL Against all of this, Charles Hopkins Clark, who was a delegate-at large from Connecticut, pays the following tribute to the fidelity of the colored delegates through the columns of the Hartford Courant: "The Southern delegates have been the subject of much uncomplimentary comment for many years. It was jocosely said at Chicago that it was a contest between a road-roller and cash register. But the statement was not justified by the facts. Only five Southern delegates went back on their pledges. Be this true or not, it stands that very few went over and there were not enough to turn the convention." To Appear at Holiday Street A Large Number of Representative Citizens "The largest part of my life has been spent in Baltimore. I have been a resident here for a long time, and while I have had strong inducements to make my home elsewhere since I was honored by my church, I prefer to live in Baltimore. I believe I can be of some assistance to my people in this city, and I am here to try to do what I can," declared Bishop John Hurst, in his address Tuesday night at the banquet tendered him by a number of prominent citizens. Bishop Hurst further remarked that there were many things the people of this city needed which he believed could easily be procured if proper efforts were made to secure them. He urged that the people get together and put on foot those measures necessary to secure for the colored people of this city the things that would tend mostly to their elevation and well being. The toasts and those who responded to them follow: W. A. Hawkins, Esq., toastmaster; "The Birth and Growth of Arican Methodism in Baltimore," Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D.; "Present Potential Power." Mr. Harry T. Fratt; "In the Conity of Religions," Rev M. J. Naylor, D. D.; "As a Factor in the Advancement of Civilization," J. H. Murphy; "Our Guest—its Valiant Defender," Rt. Rev. John Hurst. Short address were also made by W. C. McCard, Esq., George B. Murphy, Dr. T. H. Hawkins, W. E. Lansey, James Hughes, and E. B. Taylor. The subscribers were: Revs. A. L. Gaines, M. J. Naylor, Charles Murray, J. O. Custis, Drs. T. H. Hawkins, D. Grant Scott, F. N. Cardozo, Messrs. W. A. Hawkins, H. T. Pratt, T. A. Luca, James F. Fessenton, G. B. Murphy, W. E. Lansey, W. L. Fitzgerald, W. C. McCard, Dwight O. Holmes, George S. Whyte, E. B. Taylor, James Hughes, Truly Hatchett, G. W. F. McMechen, and J. F. Murphy. Mr. Richard Mack was the caterer. To Erect $10,000 Building Savannah, Ga., July 3.—Capt. E. Seabrooks, the well known funeral director, will shortly commence the erection of a $10,000 brick building at the corner of Broad and Minis streets. The first two floors will contain all facilities for the running of a first-class undertaking establishment; while the third will be divided into lodge rooms. Candidate for: Congress St. Louis, Mo., July 4.—Dr. C. H. Phillips, Jr., who is a candidate for Congress in the Twelfth district, Attorney Henry J. Raymond, candidate for State Senate, are receiving the active support of the race in their fight for the nomination. Both are prominent in racial affairs. Graduate With High Honors Lowell, Mass., July 1.—At the commencement exercises of the Lowell high school last Wednesday at which 223 boys and girls were awarded diplomas, Miss Teresa G. Lev, was one of the Carney medal students. She was at the head of her class of girls. Miss Lew's, family is well known in Lowell, its ancestry in these parts dating back before the revolution. Among those to receive diplomas was Wong Dick, a Chinese lady who was given a warm reception. Rey, L. C. Carter and Miss Martha Johnsen Married Reisterstown, Md., July 3, Rev. L. A. Carter and Miss Martha J. Johnson were married at St. Luke's M. E. Church Wednesday, June 26, at 8:30 P. M. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A. Holmes assisted by Revs. J. R. Wheeler and C. A. Johnson, brother of the bride. In spite of the storm a large gathering of the parishioners of Rev. Carter and friends of the bride from her home at Oregon were present at the church and parsonage where thereception was held. A large number of presents of silverware, linen, china, and glassware were received from the members of the congregation and friends of the bride and groom. pk a IS ea ee | ee 8 be a ee Lt ee | ee 7 i ke AC fee [yy Coe Ne eA ay | mo a Ne 2 Ce CU gs Nee Ke eee BN ee Conia: ek ee ee Sec MAN Ps SR ee eR PME MIN ga aoe ae 2 aoe Ce rmrmrmrmr—e oe Pee Ce. Re ce eo le Champion Jack Johnson, who made rings around Jim Flynn in their battle on July 4th, ee ‘And He Changed His Mind|~ iN MEMORIAM, Kansas City, Mo., July 1.— As @ result of the statement that *‘no ‘nigger’ can lick a good white- man,” W. R. Hessly, a white team- ster, isan inmate at. the General Hospital, suffering with a sprained back and-jaw caused by said back coming in violent contact with the hard and unyielding pavement, and saia jaw stopping a right uppercut from the fist of George » Marshall who is colored man. Hesliy, who is $5 years old, went into a a barn on West! Ninth street and started talking of the big Flyna-Johnson serap. It was in the course of the argament that Hesliy made the a. remark that “there isn't anigger in the world ‘that can lick a ,ood white: man."’ Marshall, who is better known as ‘‘Whistler,’’ took up the cause of his race, first orally, then fisti- cally. After three minutes of live- ly milling, Hesliy stopped] the aforesaid right uppercut with his jaw and took the count. It is said that Hesliy has since changed his mind. Marshall was not arrested. GED [iss a : Ee) [ses =e e Suoes "stl i ee iia Nat! aC oS Cee eee RRS Neamt caer 5 foe Vee Nee Ace Cae ae ce Ay PROF. R. G. JACKSON The gentleman whose cut appear! -above is one of the best known mu- sicians in the West. He is head of the:musical’ department of West: ern University, and director of mu- sic and organist for Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. Prof. Jackson was the director of the General ‘Conference chorus of 200 voices, which was pronounced the best choir'that had ever sung before.a general conference. The selections rendered ranged form the “folk songs’ to the most classical selections of the masters. His. di- rection was almost perfect and cre ated the greatest enthusiasm. Prof. JacksonSis a Kentuckian by birth, having been born in Lexing: ton, in 1880.. He obtained his lit- erary education .at the Chancler Normal Sckool,-at Lexington; Law rence High School, Lawrence, Kan- sas,‘and the University of Kansas. His musical education was obtained at the same'schools. “He has, been a teacher’of music.in the Western University for eleven years. The department over which he presides has a faculty of four’ teachers,..a0 enrollment. of ~ 151° ‘pupils, and twelve pianos and one organ. for teaching and practicing purposes: iN MEMORIAM, WILSON .—In sad but loving re- membranee of my dear husband, Charles $. who departed this’ life six months ago today, April;;30, 1912, : Oh, how sad am today For the one-l love so dearly Was so suddenly called away. He steeps but so young and fair, He slumbers sweet and knows no care, “ His heart was kind, his life was young, Yet not my will but God’s bé done. He will never be forgotten Never shall his memory fade, Sweetest thought shall ever linger Round the grave where he is laid. By his wife, Lena E. Wilson. HARRIS—On July 3, 1912, Wal- ter H., beloved son of Leroy and Mary E. Harris, at his late resi- dence, 2045 Division street. Funeral from Grace Presbyter- ian church, Doplhin and Etting streets, on Saturday, July 6, at 10 (A.M. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. |” Death has robbed us of our.son, | Whom we loved and cherished dear | It was Walter, yes dear Walter |Can we help but sheda tear? | -His suffering days are over, |His pain and misery ceased God called him te his Heavenly | home, ‘With Him to live in peace. By his parents. — —_— | MITCHELL: -In sad but loving [remembrance of our dear father, 'Wm. M.-Mitchell, who. departed this life. January 6, 1912, six months ag. Gone but not Forgotten Servant of God, well done Thy. glorious warfare’s past The battle’s fought, the race is won And thou art crowned.at last. Of all thy:heart’s desire Triumph- antly: possessed ; Lodged by the: ministerial: choir In thy: Redeemer’s: breast. By his: daughters, Ellen M. Sheaff, Sadie Holmes, and Emma Mitchell. WILSON—In sad but loving re- membrance of my dear papa, Chas, S. Wilson; who died six months ago today. Loved in Life;in Death Remembered. Oh, how sudden -was the summon When word came that he was dead; ‘Time was too short to-say-fare- _. well To my dear papa I loved so well. By his only child; E. Leroy Wil- son. Cambridge Record please copy. Olivet," Md., » July” 4.— James Henry Brown, the beloved husband of Mary Frances Brown departed this life siddenly-June 18, 1912, age 88 years: Funeral was held at Eastern Chapel June 21, 1912, ‘He was’ prominently. connected with the Odd Fellows and Masons. He leaves besides his wife,-a father, John W. Brown, four sisters, and wee Seal hlae THE AERO-AMERICAN-LEDGER {OMF POSITIVELY NO TICKETS SOLD ONLY AT THE BOATS ——HELLO! FOR THE—— FZ SHRINERS MOONLIGHT. BR —To——_ ry GREATER BROWN’S GROVE, 2 Given by the Arab Patrol of Jerusalem $ Temple,No. 4, A. E. A. 0. Nobles ey y of Mystic Shrine f FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 19th, 1912 : Music by the Pythian Orchestra A TICKETS 25 CENTS i Boat leaves Miller's Wharf, foot of Caroline St., i 8.30 P. M. 5 “| have said it,’’ S. George Wesley, Potentate. a ‘And it is coming,”’ Geo. T. Duppin, Recorder. ™ Come will you go Next Sunday to the REAL OLD-TIME BUSH MEETING EASTON, Talbot Co., Md. ON SUNDAY, JULY 14TH | STEA MER ANGLER The Iron Clad Excursion Steam- er, formerly of New York Swift, Safe and Commodious, will leave new City Wharf, Pier 6,E. Pratt St. foot of Market Space, 8 a. m. Under the chartership the Provident Relief Association of Balto, Eminent Speakers: Sacred Songs. . Religious Exercises Round Trip Tickets 50 Cents Positively no Half-Fare Tickets Sold, A: GRAND UNION PICNIC By the Ladies’ Anxiliary of the Guy Post, No. 16 and the Wm. Jones Band Asso. No, 2 Thursday, July i1th, 1912 a GERMANIA ELECTRIC PARK .- Frederick Ave. and Longwood St. Musie by Prof. Harrison M. Dodd’s Orchestra Refreshments and Lunch at Moderate Prices. Open from 9 a.m: to 11 p.m. GATE TICKETS 10 CENTS a Annual Excursion of the John Wesley M. E. Sunday School Will be given to GREATER BROWNS GROVE on the Palace Steamer Starlight TUESDAY, JULY 16,1912 Music by Henderson Kerr’s Full Orchestra Tickets, 25 Cents toall Mrs. Jennie Mills. Supt. Rey. Ernest Lyon; Pastor St. Paul M. E. Sunday School Excursion ...to the Renown. Brown's Grove... Monday, July 15th, 1912 Boat’ leaves usual hours from Miller’s Wharf. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. Thos. H. Franklin, Supt. | Start Next Week Right By Attending The First Grand Outing of the Bellman’s Beneficial Club HIGHLAND ELECTRIC PARK, Formerly Pitts Park MONDAY, JULY 8th, 1912, 7.30 P. M. to 11.30P. M. A handsome-imported Souveiiir to'first 100 ladies. . No postponement. Kerr's Society Orchestra, “ CARDS OF ADMISSION 25 CENTS ; J. Edward Smith, President. Dennis T. Moore, Secretury. Union Camp Meeting, At Germania — : 2 Frederick Road, Opp. Mt. Olivet Cemetery, (Catonsville Cars) “Five Cent Car Fare: : | Special Services every Sunday at 4-P. M..and8 P.M. At 6 P. M. Sunday evening, Asbury Singing and Praying Band will hold special services. The ground is well lighted and well shaded. Ample shelter in case of rain. Refreshments at moderare prices. fi ‘An Old-time Religious Camp Meeting. . Everybody Welcome.. Offering at the Gate, Five'Cents.._- | Under the auspices of Ebenezer and Waters,A. M. E. Churches Revs. J. W. Norris and M, F. Sydes, Pastor. Paradise Grove Camp Meeting will Open -. | Sunday, July 7th, “12, with Mt. Calvary w bethel 4.20, a. Uaurcnes in charge of Rev. J. A. Briscoe and D. G. Hill. 10am Lovefeat 11 30am, opening sermon by Rev. J..A. Briscoe, subject “We Cannot Go Alone"?; 230-p.m, Sabbath school; 3 30-Communion, Bethel,” Mt. Calvary and Carroll; sermon by stranger. 430 Praying Band led: by Bro" Jacob Trips: 8pm, sermon by: Rev. D. G. Hill tet | Dear husband, could you speak to me And. could you live again My longing heart would: ‘then be healed But’this I wish: in vain. Days of sadnessstillcome’o’er me, Tears cf sorrow silently flow Fond memory keeps: my husband near me, ‘ Though heayen claimed: him. By his loving wife. Miss Sarah £. Rich, of 419 Pine ste left the city this week for Cambridge, Ma., for the summer. Mrs. Rebecca Fisher, of 1112 N. Carey street, is spending the sum- mer in Blue Ridge, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Cross have moved into their new home at 1109 N. Carey street. Death of Rev. F.C. Wright Rev. Frederick C. Wright, of the Delaware Conference died June 24, 1922, after six.months illness. He was "born, July 3, 1858, and” was afsuecessfu) Gospel preacher. His first appointment was Ridgely, Md. While there, he married Miss Susie 5. Dobson, a member of Metropolitan M. E. Chureh, Balti- more, Md.,. who is left to mourn his loss, He: built a church on Lineoln Change and also churches at Catlin and Rich Neck and a par- sonage at Salisbury, Md. His fun- eral was largely attended by the ministerial brethren, and members from several of his former charges. He left a host of friends of both races. Miss Alma Stewart, of 1009 Ar- gyle avenue, has returned from a visit to relatives.in Richmond, Va. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest. Lyon, Pastor: iLa.m. Sermon by the pastor 4.90 p.m. Sunday School 7:80 p.m, Preaching. All weleome @-AMES MEM. M. £, CHURCB Carey aad Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 11, m., sermon by the Pastor, sub- ject: “The Only ‘True Portrait of Uhrist.”” 2.80 p. m., Sunday School. 8 ie ™., sermon in Song and Story. Wery possible attention given to strangers--Seats Free W. A. Jones Supt. (oF SULLSVILLE M. E. CHURCH Day's Meeting.—Sunday. July 7th. 11 a, m., General Class. Meeting. 2,30'p. m,, Sunday School. | * 3p. m., Ames. Singing and Praying Band. & 330 p. m., Preaching by, Rev, D.D. ‘Turpeau, of Ames M. &. Church. Hol- iy Run Band. 8p. m., Rev. David Johnson. Ames Singing and Praying Band. Chas. B. Bishop, Pastor. Clarence Ware, Acting Supt. war WHATCOAT M. &. CHURCh. Franklin and Pine Sts."‘King’s Hill” Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor: i Wy Fe RNS Sunday will be a Great Day lla. m., sermon by the Pastor 3p. m., Sunday School. ‘Everybody welcome. 8p. m., sermon, followed by Holy Communion. “Prayer meeting every Wednesday tee second: Sunday in July, “‘Sinners’ Day. Don’t miss the train. Everybody weleome W. ©: Tongue; Supt. tor ASBURY M, E. CHURCH “6 Lexington aud East Sts. Rev. C. G, Cummings, B D. Pastor 9.30 a, m., Bible Class 11a. m,, Sermon, 2:90 p, m., Sunday School. 8p. m., Sacrament of the Lord’s Sup: per. ‘Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. ‘I’. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres.E.L. ber EASTERN M. E, CHURCH“ McElderry St., aod Patterson Patk Ave. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor: 11 a. m,, Sermon by the Pastor. Subject: ‘'The ‘Two Conventions.”” 2p. m., Sunday School 3p..m., Dr. C. G. Cummings, As bury Church and Cnoir. Sp. m., Pastor. Special topic. All Cordially invite NOTICE Rev. P. J. Jordan, choir, and congregation of Allen A. M. E. Church, will be present at Gillis Memorial M. P. Church, Stockton street near Baltimore, Sunday, July 7th, at 3 P. M. will preach a special sermon to the ladies of the said church to help in their con- test rally. All are invited. Weekly Notice ‘The following preachers wi II?be present at Gillis Memorial M. P. Chureh next week. Tuesday even- ing Rev. M. W. Allen D. D., of Shiloh Baptist ChurchgChurch choir and congregation will preach a special sermon to the ladies. All are invited: Wednesday evening Rev. P. EB. Robinson. Thursday evening, Rev. Wm. A. Brown, Friday evening, preaching by our: president, Rev. E. W. Scott. FOR RENT Offices in the True Reformers Bujlding, 310 St. Paul street; For terms apply to office in the. build- ing. ‘The Brown Circle, No. i, of Bast Baltimore, will’ give: their second GRAND MOONLIGHT of the sea- son, on the Steamer Starlight. TO BROWN’S GROVE THURSDAY, JULY 25th, 1912 Tickets: on’ sale at. Mrs.. Medota Buckingham, 441 Druid Hill Ave.; Mrs. Laura ‘Harris, 1714. Sterling street; Mrs. Hannah Dodd, 420 N. Eden street; Mrs. Mary R. Brown, Mra Celia-Tay- lor, Mrs, Annie Banks, 124-West Bid- dle street, and Mrs: Quarles, 609. Ster- ling street Mr. Harrison Dodd's Orchestra. - Experienced Caterers will have charge TICKETS: 25. CENTS Consult our prices before going elsewhere F. PATTERSON Ladies’: and Gents’: Tailor: Cleaning,. Pressing atid ‘Dyeing; Call Patterson Dye Works, 13003 ARGYLE AVENUE _ EXCURSION PRINTING - The Afro-American Co., ".. 628'N. Eutaw St: BETHEL 3. M. E. CHURCE Druid Hil! Ave and Lanvale Sz. . Rev. D. G. Bill, Pastor Ma.m.! Sermon 3 P. M., Sunday’ School 2Sipi mi, Bpecialparviee st ST. JOHN'S A. M/E, CHURCH, + Lexington St. near Pine; Rev. L. S, Flagg, Pastor. 11a. m. Preaching. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. ALLEN A. M. E, CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor 11a. m,. Sermon ~ : 2.30 P. ML, Sunday School 8p. m., Sermon . tarTRINITY A.M, &, CHURCH," Linden Ave: and Biddle St. Rev. 4. L. Gaines, D: D., Pastor. 11a. m. Sermon by the Rev. L, &. Beckett, of Washington: D. C. 2.30 p: m.. Sunday School, 8 p..m., Sermon: TJ. Holliday, Supt. HANDY MEM. A, ME. CHURCE. Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts; Rey, Jobo Ofler Oustis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. 11a. m., Holy Communion “2.30"p. m., Sunday School 3,30:p. m.,, special sermon by Rev. Sylvester H. Norwood, D:D. choir and congregation of St. Paul M. &. Church, 5 to6 p, m., Open Air Meeting 3 p. m.. Special Meeting. : H. W. Miner; Supt. peo Reine Supe UBENEZER A. M. EB. ChUROE Rev. J. We Norris, Pastor 9,30 a. m., Sunday School. 11 a..m., Sermon by Pastor'and Cora munion. 4p. m. to8 p. m., preaching out in Germania Park. Waters A, M. E. and Ebenezer A. M. E. choirs will sing to- gether at 8 p.m. “All are invited, Herbert Frisby, Sugt. wr WATERS A.M. E,. CHURCE Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Ds. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 1a. m. Communion: 2.30 p. m., Sunday Schoo! 3p. m., sermon by a Boy Preacher of North Carolina. On Monday, July sth, reception to: Bishop and Mrs. John Hugst £2 MOUNT OLIVE hess “Sa CHRISTIAN CHORCH. Walnut St., near Preston St. and Druid Hill Ave. . Sunday Services. 11 a. m., Preaching, 2p. m., Sunday School. 5p. m., Christian Endeavor. Sp m., Preaching. _. Weekly Services. 8 p.m., Tuesday Class. &p. m., thursday Prayer Meeting. Alll welcome, Rev... H. Whittaker, Pastor. Rey. Isaiah Johnson, Acting Cleck. Rev. Howard A. Jones. Acting Treas. 1SGILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCE Stockton Street near W. Baltimors Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10.a-m., Class 11 a. m_, Sermon by Rev. Taylor. 2p.m., Sunday School 3p. m., Rev. Jordon of Allen A. M. k. Church, Chair and Congregation. on em, Cc. B.D. My inion. e r 'W. Fowler, Pres. of C. E. 0. T. H. MeGowan, Supt. SS CATONSVILLE. i The Annual Camp Meeting at Graco 4. M. B. Chureh, which begun Sunday; June 30th, in the beautiful Electric Park, wilt continue until Septem: ber. ' All ministers, people and praying bands are cordially invited to worship with us. Rev. C. H. Murray, Pastor. Bro, C..E. Henson, Secretary. Great Camp Meeting at Cold Spring Grove every. Sunday. Preaching at 3.30 and. 8p. m., by Eminent Divines. ‘Take any-car and: transfer to’. York Road or Towson car and get off at 27th Street and Greenmount Avenue, and walk three blocks East. Revs. U.S. dflage. Joseph. Gwynn and T. R. Sinkfield, Manager. Colored Young Women’s Chris- tian Association, 1200°Draid Hill Avenue: ‘You are cordially. invited to attend the regular servicefon SUNDAY, JULY Tihs at SP: Home Circle Day. Address by Br: Leon’ Carrington, of ‘Asbury M. © Church, Special music. ‘Miss Evelyn Mackall, presiding. M.E. Murphy, President, EE Brigbt | Secretary. On-Sunday, July 7th; at 8 p. m., Rev. R. Crawley, of the Firet Bapt. Church,. Mt. Washington,” will preach. at, the Grace. Presbyterian’ Chureh. » Come and hear the message he will deliver to you. All are welcome, ‘You are invited to participate in A LAWN FETE Jaly 10th, 1912, 8 P. M. to 11.A. M., at 2029 Druid Hill-Avenue, by St. James.Cirele of Willing’ Work- ers, - For the benefit of The’ Mary land Home ‘for’ Friendléss Colored Children. Refreshments. Music. Mrs, Mary:V. Jones,\Pres.; Mrs: Em: ma Emerson, Vice Pres.; Misi M. Alma Kelly,-Sec'y; Miss Beulah S.. Wilder, Treas. Moving® Picture’:Parloz ™ We change: our: pictures to please our:patrons 1230 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. near Lanvale* street: Cumberland County Historical Society to Mark Underground Rail- Carlisle, Pa., June 30.—Members of the Cumberland County Historical Society are initiating a movement to mark in some fitting manner the famous old landmarks, fast being razed, that at one time played important parts in the "underground railroad system" which, prior to the Civil War, made the Cumberland Valley famous. The underground roads were in operation as early as 1835. The mountains of Southern Pennsylvania made the Cumberland Valley a neutral route for runaway slaves. One of the principal stations of the "road" was at Boiling Springs, where Daniel Kaufman was agent from 1835 to 1848. Kaufman lived near a thick woods in which he hid the fugitives, and often in inclement weather he used his house and barn as hiding places. Other agents who were instrumental in helping the slaves were Stephen Weekly, Philip Brechbille and Mode Griffith. On one occasion Griffith found nine colored men on a ridge near Boiling Springs. They were secreted, fed by Kaufman, and later taken to Harrisburg. Another party of thirteen, guided by Coie, a free colored man from Chambersburg, appeared at Kaufman's on November 19, 1847. These had traveled through Shippensburg and Miller's Furnace at Huntsdale, down the Walnut Bottom, finally arriving at Burkholder's Cider Press, where they were directed to Kaufman's. Having traveled by daylight Kaufman was compelled to pass them on quickly. That night he sent them to Harrisburg. For this offense Kaufman was prosecuted in the District Court and fined $2,000. The case was appealed and the decision was reversed because the offense was inviolation of the fugitive slave law and should have been tried in the United States Court,. He, with Brechbill and Weekly, was then prosecuted, and after three trials was fined $2,800. Sympathziers subscribed $1,900 toward the payment of the fine and costs, which amounted to $4,191. The suit seemed to have cooled Kaufman's ardor, for the control of the "road" passed to Richard Woods, John Morrison, Stephen Weekly, and John Harder. The route through the county was also changed, due probably, to the increased animosity of the McClintock riot in Carlisle in 1847 and the prosecution of Kaufman. This route, which closely followed the mountains and avoided the public highways, although more difficult to travel, was more secure. "Passengers changed cars" at Greewood, Franklin county, and under the care of Michael Buck a full-blooded African and protege of Woods, were hidden in an almost inaccessible swamp. No stations existing along this mountain route, food was sent by the Wood, Weekly, and Morion "syndicate." No regular time table existed. When fugitives appeared at the Woods station John Harder would load up his old fashioned Conestoga market wagon and go to the Harrisburg market, where he would unload his human produce. Harder being a market man and a Democrat, his connection with the underground railroad was never suspected. The work of the organisation was so secret that its abettors did no trust their families with its details. Hence the entire history will never be known. As a tribute to the quickness of perception, sagacity and foresight of these men, it can be said that not one fugitive intrusted to their care was ever recaptured and returned to slavery. Off To Summer School Among the Baltimore teachers who will take courses at the summer school of Columbia University are: Mrs. Helen Irvin, Ralph Cook, Dwight O. W. Holmes, Ralph W. Reckling, Glenford D. P. Pennington, Carrington L. Davis, Howard M Frisby, and Gough McDanielsd. Mr. J. C. Cooper has purchased the residence at 1840 McCulloh street and Miss Edith A. Davis the property at 323 N. Schroeder street. W. C McCard was the attorney in both transactions. Mr. McCard has purchased the dwelling at 409 Girad avenue. A SQUARE DEAL IN POLITICAL AFFAIRS Sutton E. Griggs Urges Colored Voters to Stand With Roosevelt and The Progressives Chicago, July 1—In an address before the Young Peoples' Union Congress at Providence Baptist Church, Sutton E. Griggs, author of the "The Hindered Hand" and other books on the race question urged his bearer to support colored Roosevelt in his fight for progressive principles. "If the young Negroes of this country should believe in anything," the speaker said, "it should be in the square deal in the political affairs of this country. "The Negroes are free American citizenz today as the result or product of a change in political affairs. At the beginning of the Civil War neither the Democratic party nor the Whig party was ideal in its attitude toward slavery,and the Republican party with Abraham Lincoln as President proved the salvation of the race. The Negroes of today, therefore, should be the last to oppose the breaking away from established customs or to say that they should stick to the old Republican party merely because of its name. "The battle that was before the country in Civil War times is before the people of this country how in a new guise. The Negroes were held in bondage then by masters, but the great mass of the American people, white and black, are now under the bondage of political masters and seekers after special privilege." Washington Society Attend Wedding. to Miss Estelle Kennedy. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D. C., July 1.—A notable event in the social life of the nation's capital was the marriage of Mr. J. Arthur Jackson, of Charleston, W. Va., and Miss Estelle Vivian Kennedy, of this city, which was solemnized in the presence of large audience last Saturday at 7 o'clock P. M., in the auditorium of the 19th street Baptist Church. Admission was by card, and the audience was one of the most brilliant assemblages that have ever been gathered together in the District of Columbia. Dr. John Ellis, of Charleston, W. Va., acted as best man, and Miss Elfrida H. Kennedy was maid of honor and Miss Emma D. Kennedy was bridesmaid. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. William M. Kennedy. The ushers were Messrs. Arthur Jame and John Randolph, of Charleston, F. E. Parks A. N. Scurlock, Benjamin Washington. Ferdinand Amos, and John Williams. The bride was charmingly attired in ivory satin, entrain, duchess lace, pearl trimmings, and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. Miss Elfrida Kennedy wore crepe medior, canary over messaine, Russian lace trimming, and carried a shower bouquet of Marguerites. Miss Emma Kennedy wore pink crepe de chine over messaline, trimmed with embroidered shadow lace, and carried a shower bouquet of pink sweet peas. Following the ceremonies at the church, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, 1920 11th street, northwest. Miss Kennedy has been a reigning belle in Washington society, and for several years has been connected with the public schools. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson left at 11:10 P.M., for Charleston, W. Va., where they will reside. President Scarborough Washington, July 4.—President Taft has promised to deliver an address before the Mount Bethel Baptist Convention, which meets at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Chuch the last week in August. The following committee visited the President to extend the invitation: Revs. S. P. W. Drew, Alexander Wilbanks O. C. Goodwin, A. H. Gunn, and Mr. James Barnes. Dr. W. S. Scarborough, president of Wilberforce University, was a visitor for several days last week. He called upon President Taft last Friday, and the two exchanged reminiscences of the many years that they have been friends. He left for New York city Saturday. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER Meets Up With Some People Who Are Doing A Great Deal For Cincinnati, Ohio—I have been moving around a little bit since I wrote to you last and now I am right here in Cincinnati. I do not remember just where I was when I took my pen in hand to write to you last week, but do know that I am not in the ame place, and I will not be here when you read this letter. Perhaps I was in Memphis, Tenn., or in Mayfield, Ky., or some other place. I have been to Memphis, and had the pleasure of spending a little time there with Prof. T. O. Fuller, the president of Howe Institute. He is doing some good work there. I talked with him, visited his church, and then left for Mayfield, Ky. but I shall not take the time to talk about Mayfield, for it would not be of much interest to you and your readers. From Mayfield, Ky., I left for Evanville, S. Ind, and I am here to say to you that I was impressed some what with what I saw there, and I feel that you would have been if you had been there with me. Upon reaching here I went directly to the home of Mrs. Ophelia Bryant, and there was I greeted by Mrs. Bryant and her daughter, Miss Pauline J. Bryant, who is one of our leading young women. She is a graduate from Fisk University, and has been teaching in Okomulgee, Okla., where she has made a record as one of the best teachers, and then in addition to this she has been foremost in the things that have been for the betterment of the race. Miss Bryant believes that there is a future for the black boys and girls of this country, and she is spending her life in trying to inspire them and to point out to them the proper road to success and in this she has been successful. Miss Bryant is now spending her vacation at home but it will not be long before she will be out and busy again trying to make the world know that she is in it, and the world is learning the lesson. Her brother is also at home. He is now a student at Fisk University, and I am of the opinion that he is going to make it. He is now working at a saw mill getting his money ready to return to school. Well, I spent a day in the city, and after leaving there, I found my way to St. Louis, and went over to a meeting in Alton, Ill. It was a Chautauqua, conducted by Rev. G. C. Mason. What do you think of their making me one of the teachers, or one of the speakers. They clapped their hands when I talked about slavery times and war times, for you know I am in position to talk about these things as but few of our people can. I could tell them about how General Grant and I took Vicksburg, and that was worth hearing. Back to St. Louis, Mo., then to Decatur, Ill., where I had the pleasure of seeing Mrs. M. Jones, who was getting ready with her two daughters to visit the city of Detroit where her husband is cook at a big hotel there. I talked with them, also Rev. Crockett, of the Baptist church and next thing found me enroute to Chicago, to visit my private secretary for a few hours. I received a cordial welcome there, and she had many new things to tell me about the world, and many things to talk about. I got some new lessons in Latin, but I am not able to write you a Latin letter yet, but if I keep on, I will be able to write Latin before I can write good English. Only one day was spent in Chicago, then off to this city, reach in here Sunday morning. I reached town, and went directly to a place known as the Colored Girl's Home, and this is in charge of Mrs. Oliver. She invited me in, and permitted me to talk over the "Hello Box" to Rev. C. D. Douglass who had fixed an engagement with me while in Tuskegee. He told me that it was hot, and had changed the meeting, but had not notified them, hence I had made the trip to town. He invited me to come on over to preach for him Sunday morning. I will not tell you about the preaching until I tell you that Mrs. Oliver invited me to remain to devotionals with the girls, and next invited me to take breakfast, which I did not refuse. After breakfast, was invited to talk to the girls. I made a speech and the girls assured me that they appreciated what I had said to them. After this I went to Sunday school at the Mound Street Baptist Church, where Rev. C. D. Douglass is pastor, and was invited to speak to the school children. Next we went into a little office, had prayer, and then went up to church. Rev. Douglass conducted the opening, and when he had finished introduced me to the congregation. It was a real hot day, and the people even had the cheek to say, "Amen," when I was talking. They took up a collection for the church. An after collection for another church. Introduced Mr. Goggins representing a home for girls in Michigan. Then they dis missed, saying that they had listened to a fine sermon. Upon leaving the church, I got on the street car, and the heartless conductor came to me for fare, and I told him I had preached a fine sermon, and he would not accept the statement, saying he had nothing to do with it, but wanted that I should give him five cents. Now what else happened I pulled off the clothing I had soiled while preaching that fine sermon, and carried them to the laundry, and wanted the Cincinnati laundries to wash them saying that I had preached a fine sermon Sunday, and that heartless man said he had nothing to do with it, and if I wanted the clothes washed I would have to pay for them. Hence I do not understand Brother Douglass, or his compensation would not work at any other place. He could have at least found ten cents for car fare. He told me that I was welcome to his church any time, and he would be glad to have me preach another "Fine Sermon." I will have to do so another time. At night I was invite to preach for Rev. J. Franklin Walker, pastor of the Zion Baptist Church. I preached for him, and soiled another shirt, and when I had finished, his people placed a few dollars in my hands, with which to pay car fare, and have my shirt washed again. Such is life. I am not complaining, but telling you a few things about the world. Monday morning I visited the ministers but will not tell you about them this week, for I want to tell you that I have met W. B. Bush, who is a lawyer of the first magnitude, and who is doing good work in this part of the world. I spent a few hours in his office, and I tell you he is a busy man. He is going to be heard from in the law business in our country. He is a young man, upright and honest, and is making his way on genuine merit and worth, and this is what will and must count. It would not be out of place of course for me to tell you that I had th p leasure of meeting, Mrs. Myrtle Grandison, and her husband Henry H. Grandison. He is a man who had made his way in chemistry, and knows how to make more things. I shall be delighted to furnish you with some information about him in another letter, for I am going to find out all about his work and then write to you about it. I have not mentioned a woman who has made her way as a Bible teacher. Mrs. Julia Porter is one of the characters in Cincinnati that it will pay you to meet if you ever come to town. She is the first woman of ours to graduate from the International Bible Training Class, and I tell you she knows her bible. I shall have to tell you something about her in another letter. I must now close. I am also going to talk about Miss Alice Jackson. DIET AND HEALTH HINTS By DR. T. J. ALLEN Food Specialist MILK MONODIET IS SOME TIMES INJURIOUS. Recently I have learned of a case in which the milk diet was taken in a sanitarium devoted to that purpose, and caused serious results, the patient requiring several months to regain lost ground. No one system of feeding or of treatment in general applies to all cases. The milk diet, like other monodiets, often proves beneficial, but is sometimes injurious—and it is to be understood that gain in weight is not a certain indication of improvement, even if the increased weight is held after the special diet is discontinued, as Dr. Pottenger points out, especially in relation to consumption, in "Physiologic Therapeutics" for July—emphasizing an objection I have often urged against forced feeding in sickness. What is your child doing these Summer months? What are YOU doing to start that child on the way toward a Successful Future? Why not let us start him in business? You should early start your children on the way to the making of successful business men and women, and there is no better way than by teaching them how to earn their own living—the value of a dollar—and taking upon themselves a part of the responsibilities that will tend toward the development of those qualities of thrift, ambition and self-reliance, that so mark the present-day man of affairs. And there is nothing that will so develop these qualities as selling newspapers. Some of the most successful men and women in public life started out in that way, and today they would not take in exchange all the wealth they possess for the experience gained during those happy childhood hours when they were vending newspapers on the streets. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER is more and more and more becoming recognized as the real home paper among colored people everywhere. Our circulation is increasing every week, and it is largely through the efforts of our young salesmen who start out every week with a bundle of papers under their arms, that this increase is made possible. We want more boys and girls in every section of the country to act as our agents. We want men and women too, but we are particularly anxious for the youngsters. There is a wealth of experience and a very good income for the boy and girl who will devote a few hours on Friday afternoons and a part of Saturday to selling THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. It is easy to build up a good circulation in your neighborhood that will in a short time more than pay you for your trouble. We will give your boy or girl a star ABSLUTELY FREE Baltimore, Md. Making A Specialty. The kind I make are guaranteed to please and improve. Full line of Human Hair Goods, also Tonics, Shampoos and pomades. Hair work of all kinds made to order. Scalp treatment, Massage and Shampooing. Hair culture, Manicuring. MRS. 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Snort walk from Emory Grove Car Line --- EXCURSION PRINTING EMINENT RACE LEADER'S WORK Past Achievements of the Newly Elected Secretary of Freedman Aid Society—Insures Future Usefulness of the Organization Which Has Done So Much For Afro-Americans. Atlanta, Ga.—The election of Dr. I. Garland Penn of this city to the office of secretary of the Freedman Aid society at the recent session of the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church seems to have given general satisfaction. Caring for a large number of well known educational institutions throughout the south, the Freedman Aid society is regarded with peculiar affection and gratitude by a large portion of the colored people of America. They all welcome the step that insures the continuance of its usefulness by placing at its head a man who is so DR. I. GARLAND PENN. well known by reason of his constructive work in several fields of racial endeavor. The work of the Freedman Aid society needs at this time a man of forceful character and energetic manner such as Dr. Penn is known to be. He is peculiarly known as a man who has been successful at everything he has attempted. He called the attention of the country to the remarkable achievement of the Negro race through the success of the exhibit at the Cotton States exposition, held in Atlanta in 1805, because of the painstaking care and general forethought that directed his every movement as head of the department. It is generally known, too, that through his invitation he gave that eminent educator, Dr. Booker T. Washington, the opportunity at the Cotton States exposition to promulgate his gospel of amity and mutual helpfulness between the races, for which he has since become famous the world over. Born Educator and Well Known Author Dr. Penn came to this position from the public schools of his home town, Lynchburg. Va. As principal of the school in Lynchburg he not only succeeded in his work, but drew considerable attention to himself through the authorship of a distinctively race work, "The Afro-American Press." This book of 600 pages was an authority at the time upon the relation of the Negro press to the abolition of the race. With reference to this book Bishop Vincent said, "The pen is the sword of the African by which he will win place and power." The present volume is a library of valuable history and biography and a picture gallery as well. Dr. Penn has since written "Self Education" and "The United Negro" and is a joint author of "Guaded Sunday Schools." He is perhaps more widely known among the young people of the race regardless of denomination than any other churchman among us. Thousands have heard of eminent prelates and other men who have stood in the limelight. Throughout the country as he has gone on his mission as assistant secretary of the Epworth League he has come in contact with young men and women, has had heart to heart talks with them and has been of great help and inspiration to hundreds. His success in the Epworth League has been reflected in the many fields into which he has been called, in all of which he served with particular distinction in the matter of genuine service. It is quite fair to say that Dr. Penn first emphasized to Negro churchmen the value of numbers and organization in all departments of church work. Forceful Leader Among Young People. While in the young people's Christian and educational congress he sought to unite all the churches into one impressive organization that at least would serve to emphasize the readiness of our young people to respond to capable and forceful leadership. The movement has its reflection in the many Sunday school and missionary organizations which the different denominations have since taken up of their own accord. It is therefore peculiarly appropriate that he should be continued by the bishops of the church upon the com mission on federation of all the colored Methodist churches throughout the world, upon which he is the ranking lay member. In the matter of organizations Dr. Penn has a notable career He has to his credit the Epworth League in his own church, which is the past sixteen years he has built up until it occupies the position of the best and most widely organized Christian society among the young colored people, yielding by far the largest results. He engineered the first and most successful Negro exposition movement during which time he also called to gether the Negro physicians, giving birth to the idea which has since resulted in the forceful National Medical association. Through the national Negro young people's congress Dr. Penn offered for the first time in all history a movement whereby Negroes of all denom nations could come together in one great Christian movement for the race. The last movement which he pushed to a successful conclusion was that of quondruple conventions among the colored conferences in the Methodist Episcopal church whereby several he nevulent causes among the colored peo people could be placed in the way of self support. Fathered Fifteenth Anniversary Idea. Out of these conventions came the decision to observe the fifteenth anniversary of the emancipation, of the Negro by the M. E. church on behalf of the Freedman Aid society to raise $500,000 for the endowment of schools Dr. Penn, the originator of the convention movement, could not foresee at the time of putting forward these conventions that in less than two years he would be called to the office of one of the corresponding secretaries of the Freedman Aid societies and given the task of pushing forward the great jubilee movement, which was the out growth of these conventions. Again, Dr. Penn twenty-five years ago, when he lived in Lynchburg, Va., undertook to take the lead with others in having the local church, of which he was a member, give $5,000 in one sum for the establishment of the Virginia College and Industrial institute in that city, now one of the Freedman Aid schools. His church gave this sum of money Perhaps the most effective argument which he will have to use in securing funds throughout the church for education will be that one church through his own efforts contributed such a sum of money for the education of Negro children, emphasizing at this early rite self help upon their part. His success in these and other efforts leads the people of the country to feel that Dr. Penn will bring to the Freedman Aid society, in addition to his energetic and forceful manner, the ripe experience he has gained in all these activities, and thus be the means of bringing about larger results for the work of the schools in the south that depend almost entirely upon the Freedman Aid society for their maintenance IMPORTANT COMING EVENT. Odd Fellows to Hold Business Meeting in Philadelphia July 15. Philadelphia. — The semiannual session of the subcommittee of management of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows will be held here the week beginning July 15. As this is the final session before the forthcoming meeting of the biennial movable committee of the order, which will be held in Atlanta in September, the session will be a most important one. A number of men mentioned in connection with prominent positions to be filled by the order are expected to attend. They include Henry Lincoln Johnson, deputy grand master, who will preside Un the absence of Grand Master Edward H. Morris, who is abroad; James F. Needham, grand sec retary of the order; Julius C. Johnson Baltimore, who is a candidate for reelection as grand treasurer; David Brown, New York; G. A. Sheeby, Jack sonville, candidate for grand treasurer; J. S. Noel. Montgomery, W. Va.; G. W. Hays, Cincinnati; C. A. Howze Birmingham, Ala., grand directors; L. N. Porter, Little Rock; W. W. Lawrence, Newbern, N. C.; T. P. Turner Pulaski, Tenn., grand auditors; B. J. Davis, chief justice of the supreme court of the order, who will most like be the next grand master; W. R. Morris, Minneapolis; William L. Houston, Washington, associate justices Harry S. Cummings, Baltimore, attorney general; William T. Francis, St. Paul, clerk of the court, and W. J. Butler, Philadelphia, marshal. Foreign Visitor's Hopeful Message. Native Africans of education and means who make visits to the United States from time to time invariably speak hopefully of their people. Especially is this true of those from the west coast. The Rev. Dr. A. M. De Lima of Cape Palmas, Gold Coast West Africa, who is on a visit to this country, spoke at the Bridge Street A M. E. church in Brooklyn the latter part of June. Dr. De Lima said that the work of education and missionary endeavor had wrought mightily in the civilization of the people throughout his section of the country. Annual Meeting of True Reformers. The annual meeting of the Washington division of the Grand United Order of True Reformers will be held or Sunday evening, July 14. The seminar will be preached by the Rev. S. P. W Drew, pastor of the Cosmopolitan Baptist church. Addresses will be delivered by Grand Worthy Master Florie Ross, Grand, Worthy Secretary, Maurice Roussele and Mrs. S. F. Lewis acting chief of the Washington division. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER NEW MEMBER OF SCHOOL BOARD HAS SERVED IN MANY FIELDS Legislative Body of Educational System In Washington, Gains Zealous Worker—Achievements of Appointer as Former Head of Odd Fellows, Able Lawyer and Business Man. Washington.—William L. Houston, a prominent attorney at law in this city has been named as a member of the board of education to succeed Dr. W. V. Tunnell, professor of history in Howard university. Mr. Houston has signified his acceptance of the trust and announces that he will give to the public school system of the District the best service he is capable of rendering The appointment gives great satisfaction to all classes in this community. As he is in harmony with the present officials, the advent of Mr. Houston on the board is regarded as the beginning of the end of the factional divisions that have long given unaccomplishment to those who have had the best interest of the 15,000 colored children in the public schools at heart. The term for which Mr. Houston has been appointed is three years. The board is made up of nine members, of whom three are colored. They are Lawyer R. R. Horner, Mrs. Carrie Wilder Harris and the subject of this sketch. Mr. Houston is an active force in the professional and social life of the nation's capital. He is a young man of fine intellectual attributions and steering character and is an orator of pronounced ability. He is perhaps best known throughout the country for his brilliant administration as grand master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. He served two J. H. WILLIAM L. HOUSTON, ESQ. terms, during which time the order is said to have reached the high water mark of its existence. The membership was increased to over 500,000 during this period, and large gains were made in property holdings. At the fifteenth B. M. C. held in Baltimore in 1910, he was made an associate justice of the newly created supreme court of the order for the eight year term. His friends are now insisting that he stand as a candidate for the office of grand secretary at the sixteenth B. M. C. which meets in Atlanta, Ga. next September. Mr. Houston came to Washington after a season as a schoolteacher in Evansville, Ind., to accept a clerkship in the war department and filled the position with credit and distinction for several years. In the meantime he had graduated from the law department of Howard university. Anxious to gain experience in the legal profession, he resigned from the government service to enter a partnership with Counselor Edward H. Morris in Chicago and quickly earned for himself an enviable place at the Illinois bar, carrying all the while the arduous duties of grand master of the order. Returning to Washington for permanent residence. Mr. Houston has in a comparatively brief period built up a lucrative practice and is ranked with the ablest members of the bar of the District of Columbia regardless of race or color. In addition to his active labors in the Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Houston is a master Mason and is identified with numerous other fraternal and civic organizations. He is a member of the A. M. E. church. His wife, formerly Miss Mary Hamilton of Wilberforce. O., is also a potent factor in the social and religious activities of the city. The family circle is completed by Master Charles Houston, an unusually bright lad, who graduated with honors from the M street high school, winning a scholarship at Amherst, where he is now making a proud record. Entering upon his duties with the heartiest approval of his admiring fellow citizens and imbued with the highest ideals with reference to the education of his race, the people of the District of Columbia may expect at the hands of Mr. Houston a service that will be painstaking, conscientious and productive of golden results to all concerned. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson I.—Third Quarter, For July 7, 1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Mark iii, 20-35. Memory Verses, 28, 29—Golden Text, John iii, 19—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. This lesson is found in Matt. xii as well as in Mark iii and is a sample of their treatment of Him whom they should have welcomed as their Messiah, but of whom it is written: "He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. He cease unto His own, and His own received Him not" (John 1. 10, 11). In our lesson, verses 21, 22, it is written that they said: "He is beside Himself. He hath Beelzebub and by the prince of the devils casteth He out devils." They frequently told Him that He had a devil (John vii. 20; vii. 52; x. 20, and as early in the record as Matt. xii. 14, it is written that "the Pharisees went out and held a council against Him, how they might destroy Him." It was the old story of Ps. lxxxi. 11. "My people would not harken to my voice, and Israel would none of me." Even in the days of Enoch, the seventh from Adam, we read of the ungody and their words and deeds (Jude 15). It is also written that at the end of this age, to which we are fast hastening, there shall be only a form of godliness without the power and sound doctrine will not be endured (II Tim. iii. 1-5; IV. 3). The great adversary, the father of lies, who to Eve questioned the word of God and made God a liar, will yet gather the nations to make war with God's people, Israel, and the Lamb of God Himself, but beast and false prophet shall go alive to the lake of fire and the devil to the bottomless pit (Rev. xiv. 14; xix. 10, 20; xx. 13; Zech. xiv. 1, 2. Like the multitudes who clung to Him when here in humiliation and upon whom He always had compassion, there are multitudes now who would listen to the gospel if they could hear it, but many of the religious leaders of today are as much against the gospel of God concerning His Son, Jesus Christ, as were the scribes and Pharisees against Jesus Christ. Those who today believe that Jesus is God, the Creator of all things, who died for us, bearing our sins in His own body on the cross, rose from the dead, ascended to Heaven and is coming again to set up His kingdom of righteousness and peace on this earth, are accounted unlearned, ignorant, behind the times, narrow and all else that unbelieving words can describe. But his approval is everything. How utterly foolish seemed their accusation in the light of His question. "How can Satan cast out Satan?" (Verse 23.) How great and farreaching His saying in verse 27, "No man can enter into a strong man's house and spoil his goods except be first blind the strong man." The devil is the god of this world, blinding the minds of all unbelievers. The whole world leth in the wicked one. And it was not wholly an untruth when he said to our Lord as he showed Him all the kingdoms of this world and the glory of them. "All that is delivered unto me, and to whomsoever I will give it." (II Cor. iv. 4; I John v. 19; Matt. iv. 8; Luke iv. 6). Those who talk of winning the world for Christ do not seem to believe these truths nor consider the necessity of getting rid of the devil, but it stands, as our Lord said—the strong one must be bound before his goods can be taken. The unpardonable sin of verses 29, 30, makes us think of 1 John v. 10: "There is a sin unto death. I do not say that he shall pray for it." Let us not forget verse 25 of our lesson. "All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme," and also I John 1, 7: "The blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin." What, then, can this sin be that hath never forgiveness, but the persistent refusal to listen to the voice of the Spirit, whose delight is to point to Jesus Christ, who alone can forgive sins? As there is "none other name" (Acts iv, 12), if that name is refused or disowned there can be no forgiveness, but only eternal damnation (verse 30). As he was told that His mother and His brethren were without, desiring to speak to Him. He stretched forth His hand toward his disciples and said, "Behold my mother and my brethren, for whoever shall do the will of my Father, which is in heaven, the same is my brother and sister and mother" (verses 31-35; Matt. xli, 46-50). On another occasion He said, "My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God and do it" (Luke xli, 21). When a certain one spoke of the blessedness of being His mother He said, "Yea, rather blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep it" (Luke xv, 28). We cannot but think of His words on the last night concerning such as keep His words becoming a mansion in which both He and His Father would dwell. At the same time He told His Father that certain ones had received the words which the Father had given him for them (John xiv, 23; xliv, 5). I am greatly impressed by the fact that receiving His words made Him so glad that He told His Father of it. How it must grieve Him to have His words treated as many of His professed friends treat them today, seemingly forgetting that all His words were not his, but His Father's (John xli, 49; xliv, 10). "We can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth" (I1 Cor. xlii, 6). Use The Eureka Comb Price $1.50 With Lamp Cap For Heating. A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair. Most convenient and Satisfactory. LAMP CAP MKES HAIR GROUP L's Improved Hair 135 Cents Large Jaw lossy. Stops falling examples. Not greasy— ent. 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To add to the style and uniqueness of it all, the Goldfield Orchestra seated in a balcony to the rear of the garden dispenses appropriate music during the interlude. The Dixie Players At Daly's Theatre This Week. Frank Montgomery and his Dixie Players are the chief attraction at Daly's Theater this week. They appear in a musical sketch entitled "Ethiopiaville," which is entirely original as well as amusing. Florence McClain is the leading singer while Evon Hill, late of "My Friend From Dixie Co.," shines as leading star. Three reels of pictures conclude the bill. The weather does not seem to affect he attentance, which has been large especially during this attraction. The company will again appear next week. Death of Mr. Walter H. Harris After a lingering, but patient illness, Mr. Walter H. Harris, a teacher in the Colored High School died at his late residence, 2045 Division street, Wednesday, July 3, at 6:45 A.M. Born in Baltimore twenty-seven years ago, Mr. Harris was educated in the public schools, graduating from the Colored High School in June; 1905. In the fall of the same year, he entered Brown University, Providence. R. 1; and after a four year course, graduated therefrom in June 1909. He leaves a mother, father, grandmother, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss; for by his pleasant manner and amiable disposition, Mr. Harris had in his short life endeared himself to both his friends and pupils. His funeral will take place from Grace Presbyterian Church, of which he was a member, Saturday, July C. at 10 A. M. On a Trip Abroad. Misses Lucinda Cook, Annie O'H. Williamson, teachers in the local public schools; Harriet Shadd, Marian Shadd, and Charlotte Atwood, all of Washington, sailed from New York for Europe Tuesday on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. They will return in September. Quietly Married. Miss Sadie B. Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver E. Weob, of 1637 Division treet, and Mr. Geo. W. Fisher were quietly married a few days ago. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. G. Martin, of Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church. The newly wedded couple will reside at 543 W. Lafayette avenue. Bible Class Organized. A vacational Bible class was opened at Grace Presbyterian Church on last Monday morning with Mrs. Eulalia Calloway in charge. The class will be opened from 10 to 12 o'clock every day and an effort is being made to get the large number of children in the neighborhood to attend. Besides light and attractive Bible lessons, games and other amusements will be taught the little ones. Dr. Howard Smith Receives Appointment. Word has been received in the city of the appointment of Dr. Howard M. Smith as a member of the staff of physicians of the colored hospital in Kansas City, Mo. He is an old Baltimore boy his father being Mr. John Henry Simth. He was educated in the public schools Lincoln University and the Long Island Medical College. NOTICE Dr. S. M. Cardozo Has removed his office to 1524 Druid Hill avenue. Office hours; until 10:30 A. M. 3-4 :: 7-9 P. M. Telephone Madison 5403. THE 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 Abysinia Orchestra. Garage, bath-houses, tennis, etd., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Literature and information mailed upon request. E. W. DALE. Owner and Proprietor ried At Greensboro Rev. Charles Gilmore Cummings, B. D., pastor of Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church, this city, and Mrs. Rosa Catherine Bearden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kennedy, Charlotte, N C., were united in the bonds of holy wedlock Wednesday evening, June 26, at Greensboro, N. C. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large company of friends at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Anna L. Bullock widow of the late G. L. Bullock, M. D. The Rev. C. K. Brown, pastor of Simpson M. E. Church, Charlotte, N. C., of which Mrs. Cummings is a member, had charge of the ritualistic service; and was assisted by Rev. T. N. G. Bullock, and S. F. B. Peace, district superintendent of the Greensboro District of the North Carolina Conference. Mrs. Constance Peeler, wife of Dr. S. H. Peeler, president of Bennett College, presided at the piano. The bride was attired in a traveling gown of heliotrope pearlnilla cloth, Persian silk and marquisette, with hat to match and carried a huge bouquet of sweet peas and ferns. She was attended by Miss Mary Lynch, a teacher in Livingstone College. The groom had as best man, Prof. H. G. Griffin, principal of the Ihigh Point Normal and Industrial School High Point, N. C. Mrs. Cummings is State Vice President of the A. C. T. U. and HOTEL DALE, This magnificent hotel replete with distinction for its location: direct South-tion, appointments, service and refined resentative 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 Greater Brown's Grove SEASON 1912 Secure Your Dates Early. Fully equipped in every way according to law. Inspected by the government, will be allowed to carry one thousand or more passengers. We are fully able to take your excursion wherever you may des re to go: Havre de Grace, Port Deposit, Chestertown, St. Michaels, Easton, Oxford, Cambridge, Annapolis or to the Well-known Greater Brown's Grove. JULY 7th. Knights and Daughters of David, Mt. Lebanon, No. 1. 8—Hod Carriers Union 1-2-4 9th. Asbury M. E. Sunday School. 10—Y. M. A. Mad. Presb. Church 11th. Union Baptist Church 12th. Church Aid of Metropolitan M. E. Church. 14th. The L. S. ane P. S. Social. 15th. St. Paul M. E. Sunday School 16. John Wesley M. E. Sunday School. 17th. Sharon Bant. S. S. 18. Macedonia Bap. Church & S. S. 19th. Perkins Square Baptist Church and Sunday School 2st. Furniture Men's Association. 22nd. Friendship Lodge. No. 29, KI of F. from the Church of St. Michael of P., from Chestertown to St Michael 23rd. Providence Beneficial Society. 24th. Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School. 25th. Mt. Nebo Lodge, No. 1366, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows. 26th. Ebenezer Baptist Church and Sunday School 28—Mt. Zion M. E. Church 26th. Ebenezer Baptist Church and SundaySchool 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 Esther Court 55 (i. U. O. F. 31st. Willing Worker's of St. Matthews M. E. Church 1st St. Monica Lodge No. 87, 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. 5th. Sharp St. Mem. M. E-Church 6-Helping Hand Sinking Fund of Foot Baltimore 8—Choral Symphony Oratorio Soc. 9—Peoples Benefit and Frat. Society THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER treasurer of the W. H. M. Society, of the North Carolina Conference. She has served in the capacities of teacher and matron in Bennett College. At the last session of the North Carolina Conference when the Laymen's Association was organized she was chosen treasurer of the same. Asbury Church parsonage was thoroughly renovated for the coming of the bride and now the pastor and his happy family are enjoying life at 1830 E. Eager street, where they will be delighted to greet members and friends. COME AND GO WITH Y. M. YOUNG MEN'S Of Madison Street To Chestertown or WEDNESDAY Fare, Round Trip, 50 Cents Concert Music Look out for the big day at the O. F. Hall, 549 W. Biddle street Sunday, July 21, 1912 Woman's Day rally. All are invited to come and help us and enjoy the cool breeze on the lawn. Local preachers, exhorters, and praying and singing bands day will be observed at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday, July 14. Services will be at 5 a. m., 11 a. m., 3 p. m., and 8 p. m. A hearty invitation is extended to our many friends to be present with us. Rev. C. G. Cummings, pastor. WANTED--Elderly colored woman as house keeper for family of three. Good home. Must be in good health. O. F. Mertsch, Warren, New Hampshire 7mo-6-4t Mr. Hutchins, of 1105 N. Carey street, is very sick at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. 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 11th. Afro-American Order of Oasis 12th. Auxiliary to the Board of Directors of the G. U. O. N. 13th. Asbury M. E. Church to Cambridge 14. Bethel A. M. E. Church to Chestertown 15th. Christian Knights and Mt. Zion S. S. 16th. Antioch Baptist Church and Sunday School 18th. Christian Church of W. Balti- 19 - No. 3 Job 21 - Allen League of Allen Church more. 22—Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School. 23rd. Helding Hand Circle, No. 7 25th. Dorsey Venus Star House, No. 9. B. & S., S. & D. of Job 26th. Juvenilk Council, No. 4, K. of P. 27th. St. Barnabas Church 28th. Janes M. E. Church, of Chest- town 29th. Fountain Baptist Church and Sunday School 30th. Ames M. E Church and Sunday School MOONLIGHTS JULY. # 8th. Nonparial Beneficial Assembly. 9th. Southern Section Pleasure Club 11th. Christian Church, ofWest Baltimore. 12th. Greenwillow Social. 12th. Greennowhow Social 15th. The Set-two Pleasure Club. 16-Colered Chauf. Training Social 17th. Pulpit Relief of Bethel A. M. E. Church 18th. Knights of Pythians Band 19th. Shriners 25th. Brown's Circle, No. 1, of East Baltimore. 26th. Jolly Six or West Baltimore and Royal Blue Club 29th. Mignonette Social. 30—Vermont Pleasure Club 31—The Wilson Pleasure Club AUGUST 1st. Merry Widows and Jolly Boys. 2nd. Ebenezer Choir 5—Uplift Social of Maryland 6th. John Wesley League 8—Bethel Council of St. Luke 9th. Enterprise Lodge, No 2 12—Excelsior Lodge No 6 K of P. 15—Maryland Union Company 16th. Imperial Association 19—Wine Social and Pleasure Social and Doctors' Coachmen Jr. 21st. Momentious Jolly Waiters 22nd. The Merry Five Circle of East Baltimore 23rd. Greenwillow Pleasure Club 27th. Ladies Aid of Zion M: E: Church 29th. The I. O. C. Social 30th. Brigade of K. of P. Y. M. A. A. YOUNG MEN'S AID ASSOCIATION Of Madison Street Presbyterian Church To Chestertown on the Steamer Starlight WEDNESDAY, JULY 10th Fare, Round Trip, 50 Cents Children under 10 years. 25 Cents Concert Music by Metropolitan Band. LIGHT LUNCH DINNER REFRESHMENTS RED CROSS FEATURE-Hospital Room, Nurses and Physicians Special Attention given Infants Service Free The Band will render Special Concert Music in the bow of the boat on the return trip. Moonlight on the Bay. Attention! Forward March Gogo with Baltimore Patriarchie No. 9, Drill Corps, G. U. O. of O. F. Haels, Md. Monday, July 29th, 1912 Trip, 50 Cents. Children under 12 years 25 Cents B. Slater, Chair. Capt. J. Harvey Smith, Sec. Annapolis’ leaves Pier 6, Light St. Wharf, 8 A. M. It may be had at the followings drug stores: Hill and Hoffman Wright’s—Druid Hill and Presstman Stokes and Derry’s—Druid Hill and Oxford Terrell and McNeil—Carey and Presstman 6-26.0 EXCURSION TO CAMBRIDGE ON BOARD THE ON STEAMER ANGLER... under the auspices of the BEST BUSINESS MEN’S ASSOCIATION Tuesday, July 16th, 1912 Patmen’s Band will furnish music for the occasion —Chas. E, Williams, pres., Chas. R. Smith, sec. gherty, treas.. Benj. F. Smith, Sergeaut-at-Arms TICKETS 50 CENTS Pier 6, Pratt St. Wharf at 8.00 a.m. sharp. 2t 13 o Mary’s Excursion TO CAMBRIDGE. MD. Wednesday, July 10, 1912 at leaves Pier 6, Light St. Wharf, at 8.30 a.m. Cults 50 Cents Children, 25 Cents ORGE ALEXANDER GRIFFITHS. PASTOR. Camp Meeting St. James A. M. E. Church De Grace Md., commenced June 23rd to July 14th Farmers’ Grove. Special sermons will be delivered by many able Baltimore City and the surrounding circuit each Sunday during the d lunches will be on sale. Admission to the Grove on Sundays, the week, Free. Prichett, Pastor, Rev. P. W. Wortham, P. E. 1m 17 o Us Opportunity—Books are now open for secur- altimore’s favorite Park. Hustlers on the amusements at Greenwood GENWOOD ELECTRIC PARK for the season amusement rights in part or as a whole. Apply to C. WOODLAND, Agent, Catonsville, Md. Tickets may be had at the followings drug stores: Young's—Druid Hill and Hoffman Wright's—Druid Hill and Presstman Stokes and Derry's—Druid Hill and Oxford Terrell and McNeil-Carey and Presstman 6-26.0 GRAND EXCURSION TO CAMBRIDGE ON BOARD THE under the auspices of the NORTHWEST BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION on Tuesday, July 16th, 19l2 The Huntmen's Band will furnish music for the occasion Committee—Chas. E. Williams, pres.. Chas. R. Smith, sec.. James E. Dougherty, treas.. Benj. F. Smith, Sergeaut-at-Arms TICKETS 50 CENTS Boat leaves Pier 6, Pratt St. Wharf at 8.00 a. m. sharp. 2t13 o S. Mary's Excursion TO CAMBRIDGE MD. Wednesday, July 10, 1912 Tickets, Adults 50 Cents Children, 25 Cents GEORGE ALEXANDER GRIFFITHS. PASTOR. Village Camp Meeting St. James A. M. E. Church Havre De Grace Md., commenced June 23rd to July 14th in the True Reformers' Grove. Special sermons will be delivered by many able divines from Baltimore City and the surrounding circuit each Sunday during the camp. Meals and lunches will be on sale. Admission to the Grove on Sundays, 10 cents, during the week, Free. Rev. James Prichett, Pastor, Rev. P. W. Wortham, P. E. Im 17 o 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. Phone 54 W. C. WOODLAND, Agent, Catonsville, Md. HOUSES FOR SALE suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting St., Divirgyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carrollton Ave., Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount St., and street from Hoffman to Baker. Don't seeing my list. Call to see me, or teleron a postal 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 & Embalmera Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $73.00. 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. This Column For Your "AD". PERSONALS Rev. Dr. J. O. Spencer, president of Morgan College, family and a party of friends, are making a tour of Europe. Mr. Thomas Penn, of Cincinnati, has returned home, after spending several days in the city. He is a brother of I. Garland Penn, junior secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the M. E. Church. Even a bear eats Daly's meals. For they're cooked Mrs. William H. Lee, of 1634 Driud Hill avenue, has gone to Laurel, Md. Mrs. Samuel Mason and son, of 607 Saratoga street, are spending the summer a Houston, Va. Daly's Why? Everything good to eat. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton A. Jones, of St. Michaels, have returned home after spending a few days in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Fields of 1206 Etting street. Rev. Samuel J. Horsey and Miss Blanche Meridith of Cokesbury, Md., were recently the guest of Prof. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson, of 1515 Argyle avenue. Mr. Wm. B. Bannister, a student in the College of Arts and Science of Howard University, spent a few days in Baltimore during the past week visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Jane Thomas, of 70 W. Saratoga street, is confined her home with rheumatism. Saturated with "class" Daly's Palm Garden. Prof. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson have recently returned from Port Deposit, Md., where they were the guests of Mrs. Sarah Doughterly accompanied by their son, Richard. Not the only place, but it's "different from the rest." Daly's Aerdome. 1117 Pennsylvania avenue. The Juvenile's and Adults' outing will occur on Wednesday, July 17, 1912, from 4 until 11:45 P.M. at Highland Park. Mr. Kerr's music. The Troubadours will render selections at 7 P. M. Mrs. M. Jamie- Phillips, Mrs. Lillie Fisher, Miss Susie I. Ross, and Master Herbert Phillips were in Laurel, Del., last week to attend the funeral of their uncle, Rev. Frederick C. Wright. Mr. Solomon A. Bond was called to Laurel, Del., last week by the death of his brother-in-law, Rev. F. C. Wright. Misses Sara F. Woodland and Lillian B. Webster spent Sunday in Washington, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Garner B. Mahoney. Mr. G. Cummings, of 1209 Park avenue, have gone to Atlantic City for the summer. Mr. Louis H Board of Roanoke, Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards, 1619 McElderry street. NOTICE. Your Prescriptions at moderate prices FENNELL'S Druid Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Prof. Verona. 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