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THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XX NO. 48. HAMPTON CONFERENCE DISCUSS PROBLEMS Relative to Better School Accommodations, Sanitation and Better Housing INTERESTING FACTS FROM THE CENSUS Negro Farmers in the South and Their Wonderful Progress In Past Decade. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Hampton, Va, July 25—Problems of better accommodations in school, sanitation, and, adequate housing were discussed at the annual session of the Hampton Negro Conference which came to an end last Thursday. The concluding session was devoted to "Recreation and Amusement." The conference was opened by Major R.R. Moten, commandant of cadets at Hampton Institute. Jackson Davis, supervisor of rural elementary schools in Virginia, made the follownig report of the work during the year in nine counties of the State as follows: Negro schools in counties. 469; schools visited regularly, 299; average length of school term, six months; schools extending term, 121; average length of extension, one month. Nine buildings were erected at a cost of $5,200; twelve buildings were enlarged at a cost of $1,068. 15. The Negroes in these counties gave in cash $13,744.16 for buildings, lengthening terms, industrial materials, etc. There are in these counties 348 improvement leagues; 102 schools have introduced individual drinking cups. FACTS FROM THE CENSUS Thomas Jesse Jones, who was connected with the last' census, gave the following facts, as revealed by the enumeration: Negro farm laborers and Negro farmers of the South cultivate farms whose area is approximately 100,000,000 acres. Negro farmers cultivate 42,500,000 acres of Southern land. Forty per cent of all agricultural workers in the South are Negroes. Of the 890,000 Negro farmers, in the South, some 218,000 or 25 per cent., are owners. In Virginia 67 per cent. of all Nero farmers are owners. The total value of land and buildings on farms owned or rented by the colored farmers is almost a billion dollars. Negro farms of the South have increased 20 per cent, while Negro population has increased 10 per cent. White farms have increased 18 per cent., while the white population has increased 24 per cent. The death rate of the Negroes in the registration area is about 24 per thousand, as compared with 15 for the whites. In 1900, the Negro death rate was 29. Negroes in the United States increased at the rate of 11.3 from 1900 to 1910. This rate is equal to that of representative European countries securing their increases by births over deaths. Kentucky, Tennessee, and Maryland have lost in Negro population on account of the economic attractions of Northern States. The total number of illiterates in the United States in 1910 was 5, 516,693, or 7.7 per cent. as against 16.7 per cent. in 1900. The white illiterates were 3,184,954, or .50 per cent., as against .62 per cent in 1900. The Negro illiterates were 2,228,087 or 30.4 per cent as against 44.5 per cent. in 1900. In the South the number of white [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. illiterates was 1,210,406 or 7.1 per cent. in 1910 as against 11.7 per cent in 1900. The number of Negro illiterates in the South was 2,133, 961, or 33.3 per cent. as against 48. per cent. in 1900. The total number of colored owners in the Southern States was 218,467 in 1910. This represented an increase of 17 per cent in the last ten years. The States with large increases are as follows: Georgia, 38 per cent.; Arkansas, 22.8; North Carolina, 22.4; Delaware, 22.3; Virginia, 21.3; Alabama, 21.1; Maryland, 21.1 and Mississippi, 19.3 per cent. The banner States for land ownership by colored farmers are Virginia and Georgia. Virginia leads in the proposition to all colored farmers who own their farms. This was 67 per cent. in 1910, a really remarkable result to be accomplished in less than fifty years. Georgia leads in the per centage of increase be- New York Pythians Hold Annual Session Port Chester N. Y., July 24. The New York Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias elected the following officers at its session here last week: Thomas Johnson, New York, past grand chancellor; Ollie C. Hall, Rochester, deputy grand chancellor; D. A. Agyys, New York, grand keeper of records and seal; R. W. Jones, New York, grand master of exchequer; D. R. C. Faer, New York, grand medical examiner; George H. Hilon, Yonkers, grand lecturer. J. A. Sanford, of Syracuse, was eected supreme representative to the session of the Supreme Lodge, which meets in Baltimore in September, 1913. Death of Parker N. Bailey Washington, July 25.—Parker N. Bailey, a teacher in the M. Street High School, died here a few days ago from tuberculosis. He was born in Boston, Mass., where the remains were taken for interment. He was graduated from a Boston High School in 1875, and after taking a course in the Boston Latin School, he entered Harvard University, graduating in 1881. Five Thousand For Booker T. New York July 25.—Dr. and Mrs. Boopker T. Washington were left $5000 each by the late Ellen Collins. Half of the residue of the estate is left to the Snow Hill Industrial Institute Snow Hill Ala. and $500 is left to the New York Colored Mission. The various legacies total $185,000. Gets Howard Professorship Washington July 25.—Mr. T. M. Gregory has been appointed assistant professor of English at Howard University. Mr. Gregory is a son of Prof. James M. Gregory who formerly taught Latin at the university. He is an alumnus of Harvard. GRAND MASTER MORRIS AS CHIEF JUSTICE. Philadelphia, July 25—Despite the apparent strained relations between some of the leading officials of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, the leading spirits in the Sub-Committee of Management, which held its semi-annual session here last week, made a big effort to agree upon a slate of officers to be elected at the coming session of the Biennial Movable Committee Grand Master Edward H. Morris, who left on a trip around the world, without notifying some of the big-wigs and Ben J. Davis, his probable successor, held a four hour conference one night last week, in an effort to reconcile differences and agree upon a slate. Following the conference it was reported that the Sub-Committee would not continue to hold up the requisitions of Grand Master Morris and that the latter would succeed Ben Davis as chief justice of the supreme court of the order. This would if carried out, eliminate Henry Lincoln Johnson as the next supreme court head for two reasons, viz., he would not do anything to jeopardize the election of Davis as grand master and he and Morris usually hold varying views on propositions of law. As had been forecasted in the Afro-American Ledger, Julius C. Johnson, of Baltimore, is slated to retire as grand treasurer in favor of George A. Sheehy, of Jacksonville. E.H. McKissock is slated for some position, and a big effort will be made to shelve Grand Secretary James F. Needham into one of the supreme court justiceships to make way for William L. Houston. Henry P Slaughter, who succeeded J.C. Asbury as editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal is slated to go, and Frank Farrell, of New Orleans, is being groomed for the place. W. David Brown, of New York, will probably, be the next deputy grand master and Maryland will probably share in the big offices with Harry S. Cummings, Jesse L. Nicholas, and W C. McCard as the favorites. Isaac H. Nutler, of Atlantic City has a number of friends who want to see him attorney general. It was noticeable that Grand Master Morris and Mr. Houston hardly spoke, yet two years ago, Mr. Houston was practicing law in Mr. Morris' office and went the limit to make him grand master. Editor Slaughter and Mr. Houston are also said to be a daggers' points. It is said that Mr. Slaughter expects to lose out as editor and will in that event return to his old position in the government printing office. Legislature Passes Segregation Law New Orleans, July 26-The State Legislature has passed a law giving town and municipal authorities in Louisiana the privilege of refusing permits to colored people to build homes in white sections, and, vice versa. DR. R. F. BOYD EXPIRES SUDDENLY STARTED FIRST HOSPITAL IN THE SOUTH His Funeral Draws Large Number of Friends From Both Nashville, Tenn., July 24.—Robert Fulton Bovd, A. M..M. D..died at his infirmary Saturday morning. His death was due to acute indigestion. Dr. Boyd had eaten a hearty breakfast and had drunk some six or seven glasses of iced tea, which is thought to have brought on the indigestion. Dr. Boyd was born in Pulaski, Tenn., July 8, 1855. He came to Nashville when quite a boy and took service with Dr. Paul F. Eve, at that time a noted surgeon of this city. He attended high school in the old Fisk buildings. He afterward taught school at College Grove, Tennessee. During the interum he attended Fisk University or Central Tennessee College. In 1882 he graduated from Maharry Medical school with the degree of M. D. He went to Mississippi and taught school at New Albany and in the mean time practiced at his profession. In the fall of 1882 he reentered Central Tennessee College, and graduated from the same in 1886., receiving the degree of A. M. In 1887, he graduated from the Dental department of Meharry College, with the degree of D. D. S., teaching in the school at the same time.. In 1887, he opened his office in Nashville, and in 1888 was made professor of anatomy and physiology in Meharry. In 1890, he took a post graduate course in the school of medicine in Chicago. In 1892, he took a special course in the Post Graduate Medical School of Chicago on the diseases of women and children. In 1893 he was made Professor of the diseases of Women and Chidren, which he held for many years. Until Mercy Hospital was established, there was no place of this kind in the South. It was Dr. Boyd who established and instituted the largest and most complete hospital owned by the colored people in the South. It was in this institution the graduates of Meharry in the medical and nursing departments get their practical work. The death rate of this hospital has been less than three per cent from all causes. Dr. Boyd has taken great interest in secret societies, having filled prominent positions in the Order of the Immaculates, the Pythians, Anciet United Sons and Daughters of Afrca, of which he was the originator, and other organizations. He was the owner of considerable property, the Boyd Building, 417 423 Cedar street. This building has four business fronts, notel, restaurant, offices of various kinds, and four large society halls, in which about forty societies meet Besides this he was the owner of a number of other properties of considerable value in Nashville and suburbs. His funeral took place on Monday from the Ryman Auditorium, and was one of the largest seen in this city for many years. Many prominent men of both races were present. Bishop Evans Tyree delivered the funeral oration. Dr. Boyd was one of the best known and best loved men in this LATE DR. R. F. BOYD city. He was big hearted and always ready to help where help was most needed. His death will be a great loss to the city and will be generally regretted Prominent Speakers at Durham, N. C. July, 26. The conference of ministers held at the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua attracted a large number of ministers. Among the speakers were Dr. Jesse L. Hurlbutt, Dr. W. J. Chapman, of Newark, N.J.; Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University; Rev. T. A. Martin, Atlanta; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, N. B. Broughton, Prof. C. C. O'Kelly, head of Kittrel College; John Dancy, and Julian Carr. Strong resoutions were adopted urging the strict observance of the Sabbath, the cessation of the liquor traffic and moral and religious training of the raze. Dr. W. E. Burghardt DuBois is among the lecturers this week. They are for Roosevelt Wilmington Del., July 26.—Colored Republicans are for the most part Roosevelt men. A State organization has been formed with Dr. Samuel G. Elbert as head. The Wilmington Business League composed of 60 business and professional men, will meet tonight to elect delegates to the session of the National Negro Business League, which meets in Chicago next month. Appointment of Negro and Atlantic City, N. J., July 24. The appointment by retiring Mayor Bacharach of Dr. James F. Bourne, a druggist as a member of the Board of Education, has aroused the prejudices of some of white members. Sidney Rosenbaum was appointed with Dr. Bourne and efforts will be made to ous: both, the claim being made that appointments should be made between January 1st and 15th. The druggist has engaged Isaac H. Nutter and former Judge John Crandall to represent him in any legal proceedings that may be brought. Will Erect $50,000 Building Washington, D. C., July 23. John E. Taylor, formerly deputy collector of customs at Wilmington, N. C., and R. R. Taylor, superintendent of industries at Tuskegee Institute, Ala., scored a big triumph last week. Through the intervention of Senator Simmons, of North Carolina, a bill was passed by Congress setting apart a tract of land adjoining the Marine Hospital at Wilmington for a colored school. The tract is in an excellent portion of the city, and its size gives ample room for expansion of the school in the future. The tract covers nine city blocks, and is valued at not less than $39,000. A $40,000 building is to be erected at once on the plot. MARYLAND PYTHIANS HOLD ANNUAL SESSION G. A. WATTY REELECTED FOR FIFTH TERM (Special to The Afro-American Ledger) St. Michaels, Md., July 25 —Like a bolt from a clear sky came the announcement of Rev. J. U. King, a past grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, E. and W. H., that he had decided to renounce allegiance to that organization and ask admission to the Grand Lodge, N.A.S.A., E., A., A., and A., which adjourned here today after a most successful three day session. The surprise was sprung on Tuesday morning when a joint public meeting of the Pythians and Calanthes, the women's department of the order, was being held. After Charles Miller had read a letter from Mayor Thomas C. Harrison, welcoming the visitors to the city, Rev. King was introduced to deliver an address of welcome on the part of the colored citizens of the town. Rev. King commended the order for the fine impression it had made upon the people in the community, and said that although there were over 7,000 visitors in the city on the openingday of the session, no disorder of any kind had occurred. He said that many of the leading business men of the city had expressed to him that it was the best behaved assemblage that had ever been together in the city. The climax of his address came when he said: "After long and serious deliberation of the step I now take, and in view of the chain of circumstances I have deliberately reached the conclusion that it is now prudent forme to sever my relations with the E. and W. H. division and cast my lot with the Lincoln Lodge of the Grand Jurisdiction of Maryland, N. A., S.A., E., A., A., and A.. Knights of Pythias. For a time the members could not grasp the meaning and then the applause and confusion was such that Grand Chancellor Watty could not restore order for several minutes. Finally a motion was passed to accept Rev. King into the Grand Lodge. Rev. S. S. Jolly, of Cambridge, responded to the address of welcome. He urged the members to stick closer to the principles for which the order stands and thus place Pythianism in the position it belongs in the State. "We are becoming more and more a material factor in the development of our race," said Dr. Jolly. "Especially in these county towns where we hold our annual sessions, where you can exert a wonderful influence, and it behooves us to see to it that by no action of ours we set an example that will degrade rather than develop these people. The fact that seven thousand or more people of our race came here yesterday and carried themselves in a way to reflect credit upon us all shows that we are a law abiding people." Dr. E. J. Wheatley, read an interesting paper on the prevention of the spread of tuberculosis. He warned the delegates against the illy ventilated homes and lodge rooms, and urged the use as much Continued on page 4. THRIFTY CENTER OF EDUCATION DAYTONA NORMAL SCHOOL MAKES GREAT PROGRESS Interesting Story of the Achievements Of Its Founder-Ideal School For Fera'es-Capable Instructors. Special to the N.A. American Ledger. Daytona, Fla.-Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, principal and founder of the Daytona Normal and Industrial School For Girls, in this city, is one of the most notable characters of the race and a woman of unusual gifts for leadership. Her whole life has been one actuated by service to her race and fellow women. She tells a thrilling story of her efforts to build up her school and how she went to the black belt of Florida with $1.50 in her pocket and started a school which will come near making the name Bethune immortal. Her story is one of the brave heroine at work and one that would have meant defeat to a person having less courage and pluck. Mrs. Bethune was born in Mayesville, S. C. She was educated in the public schools of her native city and later attended Scotia seminary, an institution for the higher education of colored girls in Raleigh, N. C. She graduated from Scotia in 1894. In further preparation for her life's work as teacher and missionary she took a course in Bible study and religious work at the Moody school in Chicago. Mrs. Bethune began her career as teacher in Kendall institute in Sumter, S. C., later going to Palatka, Fl., where she taught in the Presbyterian mission school for five years. It was while teaching at Palatka that Mrs. Bethune got the inspiration for the larger work which she was about to enter. She saw in certain sections of the state young women sadly in need of education and other things necessary MRS. MARY M'LEOD BETHUNE. to make their lives ennobling. She at once set about to better their condition as speedily as possible. She went to Daytona, Fl., to begin her life work in 1894. Her ambition was to establish a school that would have for its aim the higher and industrial education for girls and young women. How to begin the work with only $1.50 was the problem which confronted Mrs. Bethune. But this condition was not sufficient to discourage her, for she soon succeeded in renting an old abandoned house of five rooms. These rooms were furnished with material for beds and cooking utensils from friends in the neighborhood, who gave liberally after seeing Mrs. Bethone's determination to succeed. The school began with five students. After struggling along for a long time and winning the confidence of the community the school soon began to grow. Today it is one of the largest and most flourishing institutions in the south. The school has a student body of 600 girls, 100 being boarding students who come from various sections of the south. There are three splendid buildings situated on twelve acres of land, which make an ideal campus. The property valuation is about $30,000. From one teacher the school has now a faculty of eight teachers, representing Fisk, Wilberforce, Hampton and Pratt. Since the establishment of the school it has done much for the moral and intellectual improvement of the community. In connection with her work as principal of the school Mrs. Bethune gives much time to the welfare of the women and children of the community. She has organized a women's council, which has for its aim the discussion of problems affecting home life. Mrs. Bethune is spending the summer in the north, where she is soliciting funds with which to erect a girl's trades building and an infirmary. The two buildings will cost about $20,000. Mrs. Bethune states that it takes about $9,000 a year to run the school. Thirty dollars will pay the expenses of a student for a year. Tuskegee Institute Summer School. The summer school for teachers at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute up to July 20 had an enrollment of 275 teachers representing fifteen states. The special course for the Jeans fund workers proves to be a popular feature. Relation Between the Races Said Not to Be Serious. Lista, Havana, Cuba.—There is no marked outward appearance of an estrangement between the races here. The majority of white Cubans have African blood in their veins, and President Gomez is one of them. Everybody who knows Cuban history knows that all who have eyes can see that the cry of white supremacy does not amount to much. Estinoz had more ignorant Jamaicans and Haitians among his followers in the recent uprising than Cubans. White men are investing in Cuban land as though Santiago province did not exist. They know the value of the Platt amendment to Cuba's constitution, and the power of your Uncle Samuel's government. Cuba is destined to become an American protectorate if it is not actually annexed. The Latines cannot govern in the advanced modern way until they have been thoroughly untaught the misgoverning methods of the Spaniard. W. E. Gillespie, Sta. F, R. F. D. No. 2, Minneapolis, Minn., after bidding Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Herndon, his sister, goodly and bon voyage aboard the Carpathia, took ship for Havana to see Cuba during the rainy season, with R. M. R. Nelson of Lista, Havana, Cuba. He arrived June 10 and left Havana July 7, after having traveled more days in Cuba seeking knowledge as a planter and investor than any colored man from the United States. From his report it is predicted that when Mr. Herndon, who is president of the Atlantic Mutual insurance company, Atlanta, Ga., returns from his three months' European tour in September, there will be formed by himself, Mr. Gillespie and several other well to do Negroes a company to take up some of the large tracts Mr. Nelson showed in Pinar del Rio. Mr. Gillespie said if the married Negroes who are treated as brutes in the south would visit Cuba they could see enough if they looked to convince them that Cuba is teeming with opportunities which will enrich the investor and the husbandman. THRIFTY BUSINESS TOWN. What Afro-Americans Are Doing In New Rochelle, N. Y. Always progressive and enterprising, the colored people of New Rochelle, N. Y., have forged ahead along many lines of industry within the past ten years. There has been recently opened fine summer gardens on Brook street, adjoining Lengue hall. The gardens are equipped with all the latest devices such as are used in up to date amusement parks. There is also an open air theater, where refined vaudeville shows are given by professional talent. The liberal patronage which these enterprises are receiving from our people indicates growth in unity and race pride among us. Let business men conduct their establishments with an eye single to the interests of their patrons as well as profit to themselves, and there will be fewer failures for want of proper support. EDUCATORS AND BUSINESS MEN TO HOLD CHAUTAUQUA Central Kentucky Organization Meets In Georgetown Aug. 4. Georgetown, Ky.—The second annual meeting of the Central Kentucky Chantanqua company will be held here for one week, beginning on Sunday, Aug. 4. This will be the principal event for the month among the business and professional people of this community. The local committee on entertainment has completed arrangements to care for a large number of delegates and visitors. The meeting is designed to bring together for mutual interchange of views, ideas and methods of work those members of the race engaged in business and the professions. It is to see to what extent progress has been made along the various lines of industry that the officers of the company are urging a large attendance at the coming meeting. The question of patronizing our business and professional concerns will receive considerable attention from those who will read papers and take part in the discussions at the various sessions. The promoters of the association believe that to show the real effort and achievements of the race in business, intelligence and worth to be a stronger argument in favor of full manhood rights than mere oratory or adopting lengthy resolutions which cannot be made effective. The company is officered by persons of known ability and who have the confidence and respect of the people. They are: President, T. L. Ballon, A. B. D. R.; vice president, Rev. F. Fielding; secretary, S. P. Savage; assistant, Miss M. Carter; correspondent, Rev. W. C. Oster, A. M.; treasurer, H. C. Finley, M. D. Potent Factor in Community Life. The New York Historical and Literary society of St. James' Presbyterian church in New York. Rev. William R. Lawton, D. D., pastor, has had a most successful year. Speakers and lecturers of national republic have served on the program of the meetings from month to month. The spirit of uplift has been felt throughout the community. Assistant Attorney General William H. Lewis was the principal speaker at the June meeting of the organization. The musical program was conducted by Mme. Emina De Leonard. THE AFRO=AMERICAN-LEDGER PROMINENT MINISTER SIGNALLY HONORED PRESIDING ELDER MADE SECRETARY OF MISSIONS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) BY CLEVELAND G. ALLEN. New York.-Rev. Dr. J. W. Rankin, who was elected missionary secretary of the A. M. E. church at the recent general conference, is one of the most widely known churchmen of the connection. He has had a varied career, which has given him a large experience. Dr. Rankin has served in many departments of the church, in each of which he has reflected credit upon himself and the denomination. His service in the A. M. E. church dates back to 1878, when he was an idleman minister traveling through [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. BEN, DR. J. W. RANKIN. the rural districts of Mississippi. Dr. Rankin was born a slave in Demopolis, Miss. He was educated in the public schools of chark county, Miss, where he had gone at an early age with his parents. He later attended Lemoine institute, after which he taught school in connection with his itinerant preaching. As a young man he worked also in the postoffice of Brookhaven, Miss., under Percy Blackman, who was at that time the only colored postmaster in that section. He was ordained elder in 1870 by Bishop J. E Campbell of Philadelphia. His first charge was crowned with much success, as he was especially effective as a revivalist. He then pastored successfully in Granada and Gravesport, Miss. He was made presiding elder in 1883 for the Mississippi district and developed the district to the extent that it necessitated making two districts. He was the first principal and among the early founders of the Delhi Normal and Industrial Institute of Mississippi, which has since become one of the strongest schools of the A. M. E. connection. As presiding elder he was transferred to Houston, Tex. As presiding elder of the Houston district he met with the same success that had crowned his efforts elsewhere. He remodeled the church at Wassex Station, Tex., which was dedicated by the late Bishop Grant in 1808. Dr. Randin as presiding elder gave much study to the small missions and assisted in their development. When he was elected to his present office at the general conference he was presiding elder of Coranican district in Texas, where he was residing. In his home city he wields much influence and is regarded as one of the most substantial citizens of the community. He owns considerable property located in the best section of his home town. Dr. Rankin attributes a great deal of his success to the interest and devotion of his wife, who manifests keen interest in his welfare. The election of Dr. Rankin as missionary secretary of the A. M. E. church has been considered a wise one, and especially commends itself to the bishops of the connection, who regard him as an able churchman. As missionary secretary Dr. Rankin will have charge of both the foreign and home missionary work of the connection. He is well posted on the work and in a statement recently said that it would be his aim to further develop the department and to maintain its usual high standard. He is a man of much force and suggests the able churchman and business man. He takes a keen interest in all matters pertaining to the progress of the race. He is high up in lodge circles. The headquarters of the missionary department of the A. M. E. connection is at 61 Bible House, New York. The department is one of the strongest of the church and employs a force of three clerks. The missionary department of the church does an annual business of $30,000 and has under its direction forty missionaries. Dr. Rankin succeeds Rev. Dr. W. W. Beekett, who has been elected to the presidency of Allen university. A singular phenomenon occurs on the borders of the Red sea at a place called Nakous, where intermittent underground sounds have been heard for an unknown number of centuries. It is situated at about half a mile distant from the shore, whence a long reach of sand ascends rapidly to a height of 300 feet. This reach is about eighty feet wide and resembles an amphitheater, being walled by low rocks. The sounds coming up from the ground at this place recur at intervals of about an hour. They at first resemble a low murmur, but ever long there is heard a loud knocking somewhat like the strokes of a bell and which at the end of about five minutes becomes so strong as to agitate the sand. The explanation of this curious phenomenon given by the Arabs is that there is a convent under the ground here and that these sounds are those of the bell which the monks ring for prayers. So they call it Nakous, which means a bell. The Arabs affirm that the noise so frightens their camels when they hear it as to render them furious. Philosophers attribute the sound to suppressed volcanic action, probably to the bubbling of gas or vapors underground. Seventeenth Century Wagons. The introduction of stage wagons in England about the middle of the seventeenth century led to many abuses. In London they were known as "shell carts" on account of the hot time they gave the unfortunates inside. Their drivers were said to be "seldom sober, never civil and always late," and their size—copied by other vehicles—was such that when they broke down all traffic behind "was necessitated to stand stock still on most beastly deep, wet ways till it pleased them to jog on." During the reign of Charles II, parliament passed an act concerning the size of carts and wagons, with extremely heavy penalties for infringements, but when the act came to be applied it was discovered that the model prescribed by it was impracticable to such an extent that the judges gave directions not to enforce the act. Prince Napoleon's Prophecy. Prince Napoleon in 1870 was something of a prophet. When he heard of the emperor's declaration of war he hurried to St. Cloud and had a stormy interview with the emperor. He didn't hesitate to say, "It is the emperor who has brought this upon us" and the emperor, while offended at his frankness, admitted that "your presentments perhaps correspond with mine." Then the prince died his last shot and showed that, though he might go astray in many things, he knew of the weakness of France and the strength of Germany. He turned on his heel and, with that bitterness which he didn't hesitate to exhibit when occasion required, said: "So be it; so be it. Let us, however, make haste to pack our possessions, for we are already beaten." And so the result proved. Old Beer Drinking Bouts. Old Beer Drinking Bouts. Whitsun week was once devoted to beer drinking bouts. During March malt or the money to purchase it was collected by the churchwardens, who brewed very strong ale, called "Whitsun ale," which was sold sometimes in the parish church, sometimes in the filthe barn or other convenient ellice. The proceeds were applied to the purposes afterward served by church rates and poor rates. Deddington, a charming little Oxfordshire town on the Cherwell, still preserves the memory of those bad old times. It is liberally styled "Drunken Deddington" by envious neighborings villages, from a foolish fable that the parishioners formerly sold their church bells to provide funds for "Whitsun ale."—Westminster Gazette. Declining a Present Sir Henry Irving made it a rule never to accept presents from strangers, and he was often hard pressed for sufficient excuses for declining. During the Russo-Japanese war a wealthy admirer of the great actor approached him with: "Pardon me, Sir Henry, but I wish to give you a present." "What is it?" asked the actor. "A Russian wolfhound." "Awfully sorry I can't accept it," replied Sir Henry, "but I'm a lover of peace, and I have a Japanese valet." Horseless Carriages In 1645. In one of the letters of Grüi Patin, written in 1645, the learned bibliophile says: "It is true that there is here an Englishman, the son of a Frenchman, who proposes to make carriages that will roll from Paris to Fontaineblean without horses in a day. The new machine is preparing in the Temple. If it should succeed there will be a great saving of hay and oats, which are at present extremely costly." "Why has the average production so little plot?" "The tired business man does not care for intricate plays." "Sure about that? He seems to like 'em in baseball."—Kansas City Journal. Not Rapid Enough Wigg—You seldom hear of a woman who thinks before she speaks. Wagg—No; she would have to be a lightning calculator to do that.—Philadelphia Record. Both Ways. "It is a good idea, is it not, to invest in real estate?" "Yes, and that idea is gaining ground."—Baltimore American. It is every one's duty to have books. A library is not a luxury, but one of the necessities of life. JOHN H. TOADVIN 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER Who can furnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call Wish to announce to the generous public that I am still doing business at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. 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Call or write Dr. David Newton E. Campbell, 1369 N. Carey Street, Baltimore, Md. C. & P. Madison 2852 M. List of cures furnished on application. OLIVER J. CAULK ..House Painter... ...And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue.. Madison 1029. 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 patron- As an Advertiser Try the Afro-American. --- NEWS FROM THE NATION'S CAPITAL (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D C., July 23.—Register J. C. Napier has gone to Owensboro, Ky., to address the Chautauqua now in progress in that enterprise now city. The National Civil and Political League of America, which met here last week, unanimously endorsed Taft and Sherman as the candidates whose election offered the best results for the Negro. Rev. S. L. Corrothers presided. J. Finley Wilson is pledged sufficient support of elect him National Grand Organizer of the Elks, who will hold his Grand Lodge session next month at Daft in, Ohio. Cornelius R. Richardson, a graduate of the law department of Howard University, may hand out his shingle at Gary, Ind., the home of the Steel Trust. Prof. S. G. Atkins, secretary of Education of the A. M. E. Zion Church, is planning to move his headquarters from Wintson Salem, N. C. to this city. George A. Sheehy, of Jacksonville, Fla., and D. A. Dorsey, of Miami, Fla., stopped over and saw the sights, enroute homeward from the meeting of the S. C. M. of the G. U. O. of O. F. at Philadelphia. They were chaperoned by A. A. Williams, of the Odd Fellows' Journal staff. Many of our progressive women are at Hampton this week, attending the annual session of the National Association of Colored Women. It is expected that Mrs. Booker T. Washington will be elected president of the organization. The Mount Bethel Baptist Association will hold its thirty-sixth annual session here August 20 at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church. The revived local branch of the National Negro Business Lease met Monday evening at the Y. M. C. A. building and elected delegates to the Chicago convention, August 21, 22, and 23. John C. Dancy is president of the organization and Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman is secretary. Miss Selma Lawrence, a singing comedienne, who made such a pronounced hit at the Howard Theater last week, remains over by popular request. She is one of the cleverest most versatile and original artists now on the stage. Miss Lawrence believes the colored performer has a bright future, if he will only utilize his talents of the best advantage and keep pace with the demands of the times. Success, the says, can only be achieved by hard and constant study, and a cultivation of the pioneer habit—opening new and promising fields. Manager A. J. Thomas has placed the stock of the new Howard Theater on the market and is of the opinion that in a year and a half this $100,000 thespian temple will be the property of the colored people. Daniel Murray's encyclopedia of Nergo history is in the hand of the American Encyclopedia Company at Chicago, and will soon be ready for the libraries of the race. It will be the most thorough and comprehensive publication of the kind ever presented to the public. Senator Hoke Smith, of Georgia, objects to the presence of Negro policemen on the force in this city. He thinks the colored wielders of the baton should be replaced by "good white men." A colored policeman arrested a white Georgia by and Hoke didn't like it. Mt. Wirans Notes. Mt. Winans, July 29.—Mt. Winans Circuit, Rev. Columbus Handy, Stars of Bethlehem, and Collett Mem. A. M E. Churches are holdin a village camp on Price Lawn, Ridely street, Mt. Winans, Baltimore County, Md. 10 A. M., love feast; 11 A. M., preaching by pastor; 3 P.M., stranger; 4 P. M., Collett singing and praying band and others; 8 P. M., pastor. All are invited to attend all services. Take Columbia avenue or the Westport cars. R. E. Hill and Harry Jones, Secretary. Miss Edith Collis, of Baker street, wishes to thank her many friends for their kind sympathy during the recent illness and for the handsome floral desings at the death of her mother, Mrs. Edith Collis M. SUMMER SCHOOL AT TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE Tuskegee Institute, Ala., July 8. There were 305 teachers enrolled in the Tuskegee Institute. Summer School this year. Nearly every Southern State with Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa, of the West, being represented. The chief attraction to the Negro teacher everywhere appears to be the facilities offered for correlation of industrial and academic subjects, as the public schools are rapidly increasing their demands to teach industries in addition to regular academic branches. Several new features were presented in the Tuskegee Summer School this year. One was that the Jeanes fund teachers were from evey quarter of the Southern States bringing with them illustrations of the kind of work the pupils are doing in the Jeanes fund schools. A new feature was the "Institute Week' from July 8th to July 15th. During this week allcolored teachers in Macon Co., the county in which Tuskegee Institute is situated, were required by the State to register and pursue a regular course for teachers. Along with the openning of the regular summer school this year, came the opening of the Phelps Hall Bible training school to give instruction to Christian workers. This, the third new feature proved more and more attractive each day, as the colored ministers particularly in the rural districts are learning of the advantages the Bible training school offers. The enrollment in the regular summer school was 75 beyond that of any previous summer; that of the training school much higher than was at first anticipated. Among the distinguished educators who witnessed and took part in the closing exercise were: Mr. N. R. Baker, supervisor of the Alabama rural schools; Mr. H. J. Willingham, state superintendent of Alabama public schools; and Miss Jessie Field, superintendent of the public schools of Page Co. Iowa. Mr. Baker delivered a stereoopticon lecture and Superintendent Willingham and Miss Field made very helpful addresses. The State superintendent gave out the certificates at the closing meeting on Saturday morning. A diploma was given to those who completed the course of six years. Dissenting Baptists Re-Unite. Washington, D. C., July 25. The four hundred seeding members of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church will cut the Gordian knot of dissession with the other church by organizing the Florida Avenue Baptist Church and securing a home for themselves. Negotiations are pending for the purchase by this new congregation of the handsome Gurey Temple Presbyterian Church (white) at the corner of Florida Avenue and Bohrer Street, at the entrance to fashionable LeBroit Park. It is expected that Rev. J. A. Taylor, of Newport News, Va., will be called as pastor of the new congregation. Major Brooks Retired. Washington, D. C., July 24. Major Arthur Brooks, for many years commanding the First Separate Battalion, National Guard of the District of Columbia, has been retired at his own request, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He leaves the service with the respect and esteem of all with whom he has held official relations. Major Brooks is military instructor of cadets in the colored high schools of Washington and is custodian of property at the White House, under a $10,000 bond. THE AFRO=AMERICAN=LEDGER CIRCULAR OF INFORMATION WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY. Wilberforce, Ohio, 1912. This institution is situated in Greene County, three fourth miles from Xenia, the county seat. It comprises the College with its Classical, Scientific, Academic, or Preparatory Courses, the State Combined Normal and Industrial Department with its various industries, and Payne Theological Seminary. Who Not Go To JOSEPH E. COLLIC, 1803 DIVISION STREET Where you can SHOES Repaired Get Your Equal to New. At Lowest Prices. Work Called for and Delivered Free. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Dr. Payn's The facilities for education are of the very best. The village community is entirely free from the temptations and allurements found in cities. In the families located here will be found ideal homes and cultured Christian influences. Only students of brain, good moral character and studious habits are desired. High School graduates desiring to fit themselves for teachers will find special advantages here. The age limit for admission is fourteen years. Tuition, incidentals, room rent, light, etc., (with board $2.00 per week, in the College dining rooms and $2.00 entrance fee) will amount to but $129.00 for the school year. Other expenses depend upon the wants and habits of the student. In families the board varies. Students from Ohio who desire to enter the Normal and Industrial Department, may obtain through their Senators or Representatives, certificates granting FREE TUITION AND INCIDENTALS. Instrumental music is extra. Books and washing are not included in above estimate. Good laundry facilities are afforded those who desire to use them. The school opens the third Tuesday in September. Students are requested to be on the grounds promptly for the opening. Tickets should be purchased to Xenia, Ohio, where University hacks await trains Anyone arriving late may reach the University authorities by telephone. Cost of transportation in daytime is 25 cents for each person and the same for trunk. If arrival is late at night, 50 cents for the person and 25 cents for trunk. Send for catalogue or write for further information to W. S. SCARBOROUGH, President. W. S. SCARBOROUGH, President; H. ORACE TABER, Secretary Snow Hill Notes Snow Hill, July 24.—Mr. John Edward Ginn, a student of Morgan College, died at his home Thursday afternoon and was buried Sunday at two o'clock. Mr. Eben Cathell, died Friday and was buried Monday, July 22. Mr. William Purnell, who lost his mind some weeks ago, was taken to Crownville State Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Mary C. Long, of Salem, N. J., is home for a short stay with her father. Mrs. Mary W. Williams is home for the summer. The old folk's concert given by the members of the M. E. Church Wednesday night was a success. Mr. James Blake, of Girdletree, and two of his children died within a week from poison. The poison was put into the well. The guilty party has not been found. Mrs. Sadie Castle spent Sunday at Ocean City, Md Berkley Happenings Berkley, Md., July 25. -The funeral of John Henry Wright took place Monday, and was largely attended. He is survived by a widow and three children. The services were conducted by Rev. P. O. Bundick. The White Rose Circle gave a well attended Coffee Search at Hosannah A. M. E. Church last week. Visited Cockeysville. Cockeysvile. Md., July 24.—Mr. George Sumner Whyte, district superintendent of the Baltimore District Sunday School Union, and Miss Edna Waters, of Trinity A. M. E. Church, visited the Sunday School here Sunday. Unfavorable weather cut down the attendance, which was good nevertheless. The visitors were entertained after school by Mr. Emory R. Cole, superintendent of the school. Winchester Items. Winchester, Va., July 25.—A successful variety entertainment was given by Rev. H. C. Baker at St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Friday night. St. Paul Church is being remodeled. Mrs. Mack Washington and Mrs. Corneilius have returned to their home in Connellsville, Pa. The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Nickens was held last Monday afternoon, Rev. A. P. Shaw officiating. The Winchester baseball team defeated the Hagerstown team by a score of 5 to 4 Tuesday. Frank Jackson made the winning play for the home team. JOSEPH E. COLLIC, 1803 DIVISION STREET Where you can SHOES Repaired Get Your Equal to New. At Lowest Prices. Work Called for and Delivered Free. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Dr. Payn's Painless Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed For Twenty Years. from $5.00 up. Bridge Work $5.00. Fillings 50 cents Gold $1.00. Crown and Bridge Work $3.00 to $5.00. All work done by Small Payments. EASY TERMS EXAMINATION FREE 118 W. 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Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter. We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in one office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders a Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE, JULY 27, 1912 HAMPTON CONFERENCE Another most interesting and helpful Conference was held last week at that great seat of learning. Persons who have never attended these Conferences can form not the remotest idea of their great value and helpfulness. Certainly, those who have enjoyed such opportunity can not easily forget the good impressions there made. That it is more blessed to give than to receive, applies not simply to money and material things, but much more to those things which can not be measured by a monetary value. The great value of such Conferences lies in the fact that it is a voluntary body of workers, and not simply one of talkers. It is a genuine relief to participate in an interesting gathering of people, coming from various sections to give each other the benefit of their several experiences in work, without the handicap of "points of order" and meaningless discussions over frivolous things. Such is the Hampton Conference. It would be utterly impossible to adequately describe the far reaching effect for good of the annual conference which assembles each year in connection with the Hampton School. Our sincere and most earnest wish is that there were some one in the State of Maryland, with the ability, the vision, and the strength of heart to inaugurate for the State of Maryland; just such a Conference as that which has proven the medium of such great good to the colored people of the State of Virginia. At Hampton, there is conducted a Summer Institute for teachers, lasting for a few weeks. There are some four or five hundred teachers representing all of the Southern States, however, the great bulk of them are from the State in which the Conference is held. We might also say, the large majority of them are graduates of Hampton. Tuskegee, or like institutions. The South has been greatly transformed through the application of the "Hampton Spirit." The phrase Hampton Spirit is most significant. In a few words its meaning is just this. The young people who are trained in this institution are impregnated with the desire and ambition to go forth, wherever they may work, and in all the ways they can, get just as close to the entire life of the people as possible. They are made to understand that there are many difficulties which they cannot remove, but, not worrying over these, con- serve their energy and faculties towards removing those that are within their power. They seek the poor and helpless of the race, not to exploit them, but because they love them, and believe in them. In the face of a Hampton graduate there is always that good cheer and friendliness which attract and make good friends. It is inspiration of the highest kind just to witness the great company at twilight upon the beautiful campus, at a parade of the battalion, or a Christian Endeavor service held under the open sky. The simple, chaste, refined, and general appearance of the throng eloquently tell of the marvellous progress of the race during the past half century. But, we have wandered away from the Conference proper. In every community there are difficulties and problems to be solved. There are dilapidated schoolhouses; there are short terms where the terms ought to be longer; there is insufficiency of pay; there is poverty whereas there ought to be thrift; there is the matter of health and sanitation; improvement of the worship of the churches, and wholesome recreation for the young people. Such are the subjects which come before the Conference. And, from first to last, there is one desire, and that is to relate some experience or make some suggestion where by conditions may be improved. Then there are reports of work done, difficulties overcome, sufficient to cheer the hearts of any who are not hopelessly pessimistic. Especialy, for the counties of Maryland, is some such centre most urgently needed. Is it too much to hope that the Principal of the Colored State Normal School, or some one else, whose work would seem to indicate peculiar fitness to take the lead in such matters, will, at least, make some attempt to hold such an annual Conference within the State of Maryland where, we need the same benefits as have accrued to the people of Virginia, and elsewhere. We ase sure that our good friends, Major Moten and "Captain" Tom Walker, of Hampton, would be delighted to lend their influence and cooperation in such a good work. My but our little friend "The Voice" got hot last week, and displayed its anger at the editor instead of the editorial. The difference between the Afro-American and the Voice was that the Afro-American discussed an editorial and the "Voice" discussed the editor. Poor tastes, brother. poor taste. The Managing Editor pleads guilty to the fact that he has not seen a copy of "The Voice," until the week before last. Our exchange editor generally looks after matters of that kind, and that is our excuse for not paying a little more attention to our friend. We will look a little closer after it in the future. Some of the daily papers seem to be laboring under the impression that the "Third Party" movement is pettering out, and before the election takes place next November there will not be a "coporal's guard," of the whole shooting match left. Perhaps the wish is father to the thought. All we have to say that these folks had better commence to put their cyclone cellars in order for they will be looking for shelter after the idees of November. The "Bull Mooses" held forth at the Empire Theatre on Thursday and electeda full delegation to go to Chicago week after next. From all appearances it is a pretty live animal and will no doubt be heard from in coming November. Quite a number of Afro-American were present and took a lively interest in the proceedings. Look out for the "Bull Mooses." Our esteemed friend, the Dallas Express takes a whack at us because we had something pleasant to say about our Democratic friends. It will be our great pleasure to say a word to our esteemed contemporary next week. From beating and mistreating colored women, our chivalric Southern friends have taken to whipping women of their own race. Oh! My! But these Southern white men are the limit. When it comes to high breeding, galantry and all that sort of thing, they not only take the rag off the bush but take the bush along. High toned men whipping high toned women. Just think of it. The pastors are taking their vacations, the church doors are being closed, and his satanic majesty is curling his tail over his arm and having a good time. He never takes a vacation. MARYLAND PYTHIANS HOLD ANNUAL SESSION Continued from page 1 as possible of individual drinking cups. "The white people," he said, "are awake to the ravages of this dread disease and are doing everything in their power to prevent its spread, especially among their own race, and it is time that we do what we can to decrease the alarming death rate among our people caused by this disease, by educating them in the ordinary rules of hygiene." The report of Grand Chancellor George A. Watty was a resume of the work done during the past year and, showed the order to be in a better condition than at any other time in its history. He urged the members to make an effort to double the membership in the State so as to be able to make a commendable showing at the meeting of the Supreme session of the order which will be held in Baltimore in 1913. He also criticised the lodges for not coming more readily to his support in helping to prepare for the ten thousand or more visitors who are expected to attend that session. "You ordered me last year to bring the next supreme session of our order to Baltimore," said Mr. Watty, "and we brought it here and it is now up to you to see that the members of that supreme lodge are properly entertained." The report of the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Josiah Diggs showed the total worth of the lodges in the State to be $27,293.53. He said that $13,490.14 had been paid out during the year for the sick and distressed of the order. The membership of 2532 is an increase of 70 over last year, although 35 members died during the year and over two hundred forfeited their membership for various reasons. Others who made reports were H. M. St. Clair, of Cambridge, master of exchequer: Philip Henson, Chestertown, grand lecturer; and Dr. Charles H. Fowler, grand medical examiner, who in conjunction with his report read an interesting paper on the cause and prevention of typhoid fever. One of the most important pieces of legislation during the session was the adoption of a resolution empowering the grand chancellor to appoint a committee to arrange plans for the erection of a Pythian Castle hall in Baltimore, to serve as a headquarters for the State and to try to have it completed by August of 1913. Another resolution that will likely change to a considerable extent the complexion of the personnel of the Grand Lodge was one to require every member of the Grand Lodge to present credentials at each meeting relative to his standing in the subordinate lodge. Telegrams of felicitation were received from Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Green, of New Orleans, La.; and Grand Chancellor E. G. Tidrington, of Indiana. John H. Henderson and Josiah Diggs, both of Baltimore, were elected representatives to the Supreme Lodges. No opposition developed to the present offices and with two exceptions they were all reelected. They are: George A. Watty, Baltimore, grand chancellor; George W. F. McMechen, Baltimore, vice grand chancellor; Josiah Diggs, Baltimore, grand keeper of records and seal; H. M. St. Clair, Cambridge, grand master of exchequer; Rev. J. W. King, St. Michaels, grand prelate; Edward Smith, Baltimore, grand master at arms; Philip Henson, Chestertown, grand lecturer; John G. Green, Baltimore, grand marshal; Wm. C. McCard, Baltimore, grand attorney; Dr. C. H. Fowler, Baltimore, grand medical examiner; John T. Layton, Baltimore, special deputy; W. T. Brunner, Frederick, outer guard; L. A. Camper, Easton, grand inner guard; John Matthews, Cambridge; John Hutchins, Thaddeus Copeland and J. W. Brooks, of Baltimore, trustees. The next session will be held in Cambridge, Md. Rev. Keys Dead. Mason, Tenn., July 26.—Rev. H. W. Key, nestor of the Tennessee M. E. Annual Conference, died here a few days ago. He had been a delegate to several general conferences of his denomination. PETER H. HARRIS GEORGE A. WATTY. Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Maryland. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS IN SESSION St Paul, Minn., July 19.—The third annual session of the Negro National Education Congress closed here tonight with an address on "Negro Colleges" by Jr. H. L. McCrorey, President of Biddle University, Charlotte, N. C. Dr. McCrorey advocated the higher education of these members of the race who were inclined and are able to receive it. The main feature of the closing day's session was a visit of the Congress in a body to Governor Eberhart at the Executive Mansion. Rev. Chas. S. Morris, D. D., of Norfolk, Va., was spokesman for the delegates. The Governor made a cordial response. The main feature of yesterday's session was the meeting last night in the Courthouse Auditorium in City of Minneapolis. Dr. Cyrus Norrup, president of the University of Minnesota, addressed the meeting advocating for the race education in the broadest sense. The main address of the evening and one which elicited rapturous applause was made by Dr. John J. Smallwood, President of the Temperance Industrial and Collegiate Institute of Claremont, Va. Dr. Smallwood's subject was "Education" and he urged the best education available for all men, asserting that educational requirements should not be prescribed by the color of one's skin. President J. Silas Harris, recommended in his annual address employment bureaus for deserving Negro men and women be established in all the important centers of Negro population, that rescue homes for girls be opened, and that reformatories for criminally inclined blacks be provided in States where inadequate provision now is made. N. C. Bruce, Founder and Principal of the Missouri West Farm and Country School at Demon. Mo., for colored people, spoke on how to better the condition of his people. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J. Silas Harris, Kansas City, president; J. J. Smallwood, Pres. Claremount, Va., vice president; Mrs. Julia Emor, Colorado Springs, Col., recording secretary; H. R. Graham, Kansas City, corresponding secretary; T. H. Lyles, St. Paul, treasurer; Dr. O. D. Howard and Dr. Val Turner, St. Paul, medical director; J. W. Robinson, St. Albans, W. Va., statistician; W. H. Harrison, Oklahoma City, Chairman of executive committee; J. C. Taylor, Colorade, Ohio, and Miss Marie Burgette, Milwaukee, stenographers. The next session of the Congress will be held at the Temperance Industrial and Collegiate Institute, Claremount, Va. Installed Steam Laundry Clifton Forge, Va., July 25. The Clifton Forge Industrial School purposes installing a steam laundry, in which the students may earn the money necessary for their board and tuition. Rev. Daniel Webster Hill, founder of the school., has been in the North this week trying to raise funds for the project. The Afro-American is the Paper to Buy, Says I to Myself, says I. DELEGATES CHOSEN FOR CHICAGO CONVENTION Democrats, Republicans, and others gathered at the Empire Theater Thursday afternoon, where a State Convention was held to select sixteen delegates to the national convention of Roosevelt adherents, which will be held at Chicago on August 5. Sixteen delegates to the Chicago convention were chosen, and a committee appointed to choose electors favorable to the colonel's candidacy. The latter action means that the party will not expect any of the men who were named as electors on the Republican ticket will be expected to vote for Roosevelt, Joseph Evans, who was a delegate to the recent Republican National Convention, will again represent the Fourth district, while L. H. Davenport will again be the alternate. A resolution introduced by John W. Rich, placing the convention on record as against disfranchisement and other race discriminations was referred to the Maryland delegation to Chicago for action. An effort will be made to have the resolution or something similar incorporated in the Chicago platform. Mr. Rich insisted that his resolution be incorporated in the resolutions adopted by the State Convention. A number of the delegates agreed with him, but that plan was finally sidetracked. Charles R. Shirm, who drafted the resolutions adopted by the convention, said he was willing to add the Rich resolution, but it was not done, while supposed that it had, and the lengthy debate and final reference to the Chicago delegation followed. Bitten by Rat While Asleep While sleeping in a cradle at his home, 247 N. Bruce street, Fred Catlin, aged eight months, was severely bitten by a rat Thursday night. Hearing the infant's scream the mother rushed to the bedroom, where she found the pillow covered with blood from a wound in its head. The rat escaped. The child was taken to a physician who dressed the wound. Trying To Locate A New York Husband New York, July 26.—All sorts of letters are sent a newspaper office, and frequently a letter from a man or a woman seeking a life partner. The other day Fred R. Moore, editor of the Age, got a letter from a woman in Marianna, Ark., asking that a husband be found for her in New York City. She says that men are scarce out her way, and offers Mr. Moore a kiss for his efforts in her behalf. The letter in part follows: "Mr. Editor: I would like to become acquainted with some of your nice young men. I want to correspond with some single man as I am crazy for a nice looking beau. Men are scarce out here." She adds the following postscript: "If you succeed in getting me a beau, I will give you a kiss, whether you are married or not." Mr. Moore will not accept the kiss as he is both a married man and a grandfather, but if any young man wants to go West and grow up with the country, he will seek to get him a home in Marianna. Young's Casino Opened With Large Audience New York, July 25.—The new $100,000 Young's Casino was formally opened last night with appropriate exercises. Addresses were delivered by Collector of Internal Revenue Charles W. Anderson, Rev. R. C. Ransom, and Fred R. Moore, who presided. A large audience was present. Bethel A. M. E. Church has secured a lot uptown and will shortly begin the erection of a new church. N. B. Marshall, of Washington was here this week. J. Finley Wilson, of Norfolk, is spendingsa few days here. The United Colored Democracy are occupying their new home, 122 W. 136th street. The Jenkins Orphanage Band, of Charleston, S.C., is in the city giving concerts along Broadway. SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN PASSES AWAY Jacob Armack, A Prominent Citizen Dies At His Home Last Tuesday. Mr. Jacob Armack, one of the best known business men of this city, died at his late residence, 418 Myrtle avenue, Tuesday evening after a brief illness, aged 60 years. The deceased was born in New Berne, N. C., and came to this city when quite young. He engaged in the transfer business and prospered. Later he went into the coal, wood, and ice business and did a thriving business. A shoe store on Eutaw street was also one of his ventures, but it was not very successful Mr. Armack giving most of his time to his coal business. His estate is said to be worth in the neighborhood of $10,000. Just what disposition he made of it will not be known until the will is read, but it is thought that Sharp Street Memorial Church of which he was an active member and an official for many years, will benefit by his will. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Amelia Furby, and a niece, Miss Mary E. Carr, with whom he made his home, both of whom will also share in his estate. His funeral took place from Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church yesterday. Rev. M. J. Naylor pastor of the church officiated assisted by a number of ministers of the city. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Grandfather Clause Given The "Hook" United States Attorney Taylor Declares It is Illegal To Prevent Colored Men From Registering. Guthrie, Okla., July 26. — Despite the fact that the United States Court for Oklahoma has ruled that the "grandfather" clause in the amendment limiting the right to vote is unconstitutional, Democratic election and registration officials are still denying colored men the right to vote. United States District Attorney Isaac D. Taylor has declared that it is illegal to prevent colored men from registering and voting. He says: "Since the Federal Court has passed upon this question, holing the law to be in conflict with the Constitution and the laws of the United States, we are of the opinion that neither registration officers can claim that they at in good faith in enforcing the said 'grandfather clause law' against Negroes contrary to and in direct contravention of the decisions of the Federal Courts." Odd Fellows Likely To Make Change The Odd Fellows Journal To Be- come A General Newspaper Instead Of A Fraternal Organ As Heretofore Wasihngton, D. C., July 25. With the removal of the headquarters of the G. U. O. of O. F. to this city in February, some marked changes may take place in the workings of the business plants of the order. It is rumored that the Odd Fellows' Journal may cease to be a purely fraternal paper and be developed into a general newspaper., covering rich fields offered by a population of 100,000 Negroes. In view of the fact that the District has but one paper for general news, it is possible that the Sub Committee of Management has at last awakened to its great opportunity to build up a great race organ here, with a clientele of nearly half of a million of Odd Fellows to start with. It is understood that Editor H. P. Slaughter favors the expansion of the Journal but is willing to guided by whatever conclusion the Sub Committee reaches after the September meeting of the B. M. C. Thousandus Enjoy Free Excursion Over 1,000 mothers and children were the guests of the Free Summer Excursion Society at Chesterwood Thursday. They were taken there on the ice boat Latrobe, and all seemingly had an enjoyable day. One woman, who was taken ill, was taken to a Baltimore hospital when the boat returned to the city. --- REV. H. A. MONROE LAID TO REST Philadelphia,July 25—The funeral of Rev. Henry A. Monroe, one of the first colored teachers in Maryland and a retired minister of the Delaware M. E. Conference, was held here last Friday. The remains were taken to Wilmngton,Del., for interment. He died Tuesday of last week, after a long illness. The deceased minister was born in New Bedford, Mass., in 1848, and served in the famous 54th Massachusetts. Regiment during the Civil War. After the war, he was appointed teacher of a school started by the Freedmen's Bureau at Upper Fairmount, Md. He also took an active part in Maryland politics and was rewarded with an appointment as inspector of customs in the Baltimore Custom House. Later he entered the ministry. Rev. Monroe was regarded as an able divine Among the appointments that he filled were St.Marks, New York City, Waugh Church, Campbridge, Md., and superintendent of the Philadelphia district. His first wife, Miss Christina A. Wilson, of Upper Fairmount, Md., died in 1888. In 1890, he married Miss Madeline Carter, who with five grown children, survives. Virginia's Novel Method New Orleans, July 52. The disappearance of Virginia Goldson from jail and her present whereabouts constitute a mystery that the police would like to unravel. Virginia has been jailed for shoplifting, an immediately began an inquiry asto the length of time that each prisoner had to serve. She found out that Lillian Longstreet only had six more days to serve out a fine of $8. She waited until night, when she approached the night warden to find out what Lillian had to pay to get out of limbo. The warden, who was a man that believed all colored folks looked alike, said $3 would do the trick for Lillian, and Virginia forthwith paid Lillian's fine and walked out of jail. When Lillian was found still in jail the next morning, and Virginia gone to tall timber or some where else, a search for the cunning woman began. Dr. Washington Guest of Malden Citizens Malden, W. Va., July 25.—Dr. Booker I. Washington, who delivered a series of lectures at the summer school of the West Virginia Colored Institute, was the guest of the citizens of this community yesterday. He delivered an address, people coming for miles to hear the most distinguished native of this section. He left for Hampton, where he will deliver an address before the session of the National Federation of Colored Women, at Hampton, Va. and will go from there to Newport News where he is to address the colored employees at the United States Navy and Shipyards. Prominent Couple Marry at Capital Washington, July 24.—Miss Hilda Prowd, of Jamaica, and Mr. Benjamin G. Brawley were married last Saturday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron. The groom is a Harvard alumnus. He has been an instructor in Howard University and has just resigned to accept the appointment position of dean of Atlanta Baptist College. Easton District Conference. The fifteenth annual session of the Easton District Conference of the A. M. E. Church was held Wednesday and Thursday at Waters A. M. E. Church, Aisquith street. Rev. Robert E. Ford, presiding elder of the district, presided. Papers, relating to religious and educational work, were read. Rev. C. H. Green preached the annual sermon. Rev. A. McDowell, of Cambridge, the missionary sermon, and Rev. J. A. Young, of Bethel Church, Chestertown, the educational sermon Among the out-of-town ministers present were: Revs. J. H. Fichett, W. W. Barham, S. H. Cooper, S. R. Drummond, R. T. Queen, J. Mack Boston, J. G. Bryant, J. S. Collins, John Hammond, and E. T. Addison, More Money for Harriet Tubman Jersey City, N. J., July 24. The Northeasteron Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, at its sixteenth annual session held here last week, passed a resolution to increase the pension of $20 a month that Harriett Tubman, the herione of the Underground Rairload, is now receiving. Annual Conference Bristol, Pa., July 26.—The annual conference of the Philadelphia Ditrict Conference is in session here. Rev. M. W. T. Noonton is presiding. Pythians Show Large Increase Philadelphia, July 26. The Grand Lodge of the nights of Pythias adjourned today, after a four day session. The report of the Grand Chancellor, B. G. Collier showed that the order had increased 6,000 in membership during the past five years. E. J. K. Waring, secretary of the endowment department, made a report of the work also. SPECIAL NOTICE. It has been reported that the camp meeting being held at Germania Electric Park by Waters and Ebenezer Churches respectively had been stopped, and that any person going to the park, would be molested by the white people of the neighborhood. I hope by this announcement to arrest such statement, and brand them as malicious and pernicious lies of the deepest dye. calculated to destroy the high standard of the park and lessen its patronage, relative to picnics and camp meetings. Dr. Norris, of Ebenezer, and Dr. Sydes, of Waters Church, are officiating at their park camp meeting every Sunday after noon and night, and will continue to do so until September 1st inclusive, with hundreds of persons in attendance. As to picnics, the bookings are running far ahead of our expectations and it is gratifying to note that some of the leading churches and societies of the city are patrons of this park, which this list shows: July 29th, Fishermen of Gallee; August 8th, B. B. and S. B. Circle of Ames Church; August 12th, Gaskin Brilliant No.12; B. S. S. D. of Jobs; August 15th, Cresent Orchestra; August 19th, Saint James Lodge; August 22, C. and E. Circle of Macedonia Church; August 26th, S. and D. of Allen A. M. E. Church; August 27th, Waters A. M. E. S. S.; September 2nd, Order of Good Hope; September 12th, Mascot Social. By this open statement the public can perceive the object which the thief had in view for circulating such damaging false reports. This is about one of our best equipped parks, offording shelter for 4 000 persons, with good spring water in the park, and no liquor within three quarters of a mile of the grounds. God is above the devil, and He will not suffer the park to be injured by insidious characters. William Green, 1416 Orleans st., manager, C. and P., Wolf 5287 Y. RESOLUTIONS Whereas; It has pleased the omnipotent, immutable Redeemer in His all wise providence, to remove from our midst on July 21, 1912 at 11 A.. M., a true and affectionate wife, a kind and loving mother, a patient, long suffering and sympathetic friend in the person of our deceased and beloved friend, Nellie J. Hasty. Whereas; We deeply mourn our loss in the church, in the home and in the community. Yet, may we ever remember our great loss is her everlasting gain. Therefore, resolved, that we bow our heads in humble submission to the decision of a just, true, and ever loving Judge, and remember that the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Blest be the name of the Lord. I wish to extend my many thanks to all who called during my wife's illness especially the ladies who proved so faithful until the last. By her husband, Jno. L. Hasty. The Best Way. A correspondent wants to know how to pronounce Chihuahua. The best way is to say Chey-hew-hawa and then laugh as though you knew better. If it is done-artistically you can get away with it nearly every time. York Dispatch. She Could Tell. Wife—John. you've been drinking. Oh. I can tell. Husband—Well, don't do it. m'dear. Let's keep it a family shecret. Philadelphia Ledger. Let us praise His Holy nane in Brown's Grove and we will praise Him again when we cross over Jordan. We solicit our many friends to go with us on this occasion. Boat leaves Miller's wharf 10.30 a. m. and 2.30 p. m. Rev. Matthias Williams, Pastor. BY REQUEST The Outing of the Juvenile T will be re Wednesday, August HIGHLAND EL The Troubadours w Kerr's Orchestr Ames M. E. & Payne UNION Greedwood Electric Park MUSIC BY HUN Base Ball Drills and other Rev. D. DeWitte Turpeau, Pastor Rev. J. G. Martin, Pa of the Juvenile Troubadour will be repeated Friday, August 7, NASHLAND ELECTRIC the Troubadours will sing s Orchestra E. E. & Payne A. UNION PICT Good Electric Park MUSIC BY HUNTSMEN Ball Drills and other Gran ette Turpeau, Pastor of Am ev. J. G. Martin, Pastor of The Outing of the Juvenile Troubadours and their friends will be repeated on Wednesday, August 7, 7 to 11.45 p.m. HIGHLAND ELECTRIC PARK The Troubadours will sing at 8 o'clock. Kerr's Orchestra Tickets 25c Ames M. E. & Payne A. M. E. Churchei Rev. D. DeWitte Turpeau, Pastor of Ames Church. Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor of Payne Church. IN MEMORIAM DASHIELDS—In loving remembrance of my dear friend, Rebecca Dashields, who died eleven years ago today July 28, 1912. But in our hearts we love her still Her memory is as dear today As in the hour she passed awag. By her friend, Annie R. Jones. CALLIS—In memory of Mrs. Edith Callis, who departed this life one month ago June 25th, 1912. Dearest mother, thou hast left me, Here my loss Ideeply feel; But 'tis God who hath bereft me He can all my sorrows heal. Peaceful be thy gentle slumber Peaceful in thy grave below Thou no more canst join our num- ber Dearest mother, thou hast left me, Here my loss Ideeply feel; But 'tis God who hath bereft me He can all my sorrows heal. Peaceful be thy gentle slumber Peaceful in thy grave below Thou no more canst join our num- ber Thou no more my sorrows know. By her daughter A. & C 1912. will fll Com Dorset Wm. J. Sir G Sir Gr Lomas Boat 8 30 F A CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Amelia Furby and Miss Mary E. Powell wishes to thank their many friends for the kindness and floral tributes during the illness of their brother and uncle, Jacob Armack. J. William Jefferson, the son of the late Thomas and Susan Jefferson departed this life July 17, 1912 at 2.30 A. M. He leaves to mourn their loss; Mrs. E. W. Dale, Dale's Hotel, Cape May; Mrs. Chas. E. Dennison, Dennison's Cottage 718 Delaware avenue, Atlantic City; and Mrs. Hezekiah Mason, Calvert City, Md. KING SOLOMON All the members of King Solomon Lodge No. 1, B. and S. of Good Hope, are earnestly requested to be present together with the members of the various subordinate lodges. The friends, well wishers, and the public in general at St. Johns A. M. E. Church, Lexington, near Pine. As there will be a sermon preached by Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D. on Sunday, August 4th, at 8 o'clock. Kindly take notice. The members of the order are requested to meet in the lecture room of the church at 6.30 P. M. Brother W. H. Saunders, W. S. Sister Mary Woodard, V. S. Sister Blanche Smith, Secretary. CONCERT By two small native African boys at Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E.Z. Church on Pennsylvania Ave., Friday evening, July 26 Recitations and native songs Address on Mohammedan Religion by Rev. J. J. Pearce of Kievittah, Africa. Everybody invited. Admission 10 cents Rev. J. W.MacDona, Pastor body invited. nion 10 cents MacDona, Pastor WA man a of thre in goo Q.1 Ring Regulations. Maurice Maeterlinck, the Belgian poet, playwright and philosopher, was once conversing on a variety of topics with an American girl when she said: "I see that pugilists fight in a ring. What kind of a ring is it, Mr. Maeterlinck? You are an athlete, and so you ought to know." The poet, pushing back his thick pepper and salt hair, smiled and replied: "In the ordinary 'sparring match, limited to seven or eight rounds, an engagement ring is used, but when it's a fight to a finish they always employ a wedding ring." Teleph D1ED SPECIAL NOTICE Evergreen A. M. E. Sunday School's Annual Picnic, at Greenwood Electric Park. Winters Ave., Catonsville, was postponed from Wednesday, July 24th, to Wednesday, August 7th. Tickets purchased for July 24th, will be good on August 7th. Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor. J. T. Tilghman, Supt. A Grand Moonlight Excursion on the Steamer Starlight to Brown's Grove, under the auspices of Enterprise Lodge, No. 2, K. of P., N. A., S. A., E. A. A. & A., on Friday, Aug. 9th, 1'12. Prof. Maxwell's Orchestra will furnish music. Committee: Sirs Wm. Murray, Dorsey Davis, John E. Taylor, Wm. A. Grason, Saml. L. Blake, Sir C. M. H. Johnson, C. C.; Sir Greenburg, V. C.; Sir Thos. Lomas, P. Round trip 25 Cents. Boat leaves Miller's Wharf at 8.30 P. M. Special Notice! The Moonlight Excursion of the Pulpit Relief Association of Bethel A. M. E. Church is postponed from Wednesday, July 17 to Tuesday Evening, August 6th. Tickets bought for 17th will be good on 6th. Mrs. Mary C. Preston, Chair. Mrs. Maria C. Manning, Sec. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor. There will be a Grand Lawn Fete by Logan Relief Corps No. 17, at 1028 Druid Hill avenue, Thursday, July 25, 1912. Proceeds for the benefit of G.A. R. Hall. Good music. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. Helen Brown, Pres. Mrs. Martha J. Brown, Chair. For the information of my friends who did not see my statement in aprevious issue of the Ledger, I beg to repeat that I'm not in any way connected with Dr. Cargill's Sanitarium of North Carey street. A magnificent three story house in the 1100 block of N. Carey street. Eight rooms and bath. Strictly modern. Apply to P. H. Pratt., 1322 Argyle avenue. FOR RENT Nice rooms in a good location with reliable family. Apply 609 Brune street. FOR RENT — A second story front room suitable for man and wife. Call between 7 and 8 P.M., 908 Bolton street. 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 A young man desires to take violin lessons under a competent teacher. Address O. C. Upton, 1427 Orlean street. 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. SPECIAL NOTICE! 20 27: 8-3 SPECIAL NOTICE. FOR SALE NOTICE 4 p. m., Open Air Meeting, corner of Dallas street and Fairmount avenue. 8 p. m., Sermon. Topic: "Characteristics of Christ's Disciples." Automobile Ride, Monday night at 1607 E. Lombard street. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., special sermon by the Pastor. Subject: "Jehu said to Jehonadab: Is Thine Heart Right? If so, Give Me Thine Hand."—II Kings. 10 chapter, 25th verse. S. p. m., sermon by Iley, J. H. Robinson. Don't fail to come. Strangers Home. Rev. Chas. B. Bishop, Pastor. Grand Rally Day—Sunday, July 28th. 10 a. m., General Class Meeting. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 30 p. m., Preaching by Rev. M. J. Naylor. Pastor of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church and congregation. John Wesley Singing and Praying Band and others are invited. 8 p. m., Preaching by Rev. Isaiah Lewis. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B D. Pastor. 9.30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Wheat and Tares." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Rev. J. M. Barnes 8 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor, subject: "The Engrated Word." Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres. F. L. Colored Young Women's Chris- 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, JULY 28th, at 5 P. M. Helping Hand Day Rev. M. J. Naylor will speak. Miss Essie Thomas will sing a solo. Miss Emma Mitchell presiding. Mass Meeting at Sharp Street Memorial Church, Wednesday, Aug. 7th, 1912, at 8 P. M., in interest of a matter of supreme importance to the ministers and people of the churches of Baltimore. Come and hear. Free admission. Music by Psalmist Baptist Church Choir. The best speakers. Committee: — Revs. M. J. Naylor, Sharp Street M. F. Church; W. E. Williams. Grace Presbyterian Church; D. G. Hill, Bethel A. M. E. Church; D. G. Mack, Macedonia Bapt. Church; G. F. Bragg, St. James P. E. Church; Junius Gray, Psalmist Baptist Church. A Grand Lecture, given by Rev. A. YOUNG. Subject: "How to Get a Husband, How to Get a Wife and How to Live Happy." Whatcoat M. E. Church, Pine and Franklin Sts. Monday evening, July 29th, 1912 Admission 10c. Rev. A. Young, Pastor Don't miss the Grand Tournament at Glenarm, Md. Wednesday, Aug: 7th, by the Glenarm Social Club N. B.—Train leaves North Ave. Md. and Pa. R. R., at 12.05 noon for Glenarm. Special train leaves Glenarm for North Ave. Station at 12.30 that night. Admission 15 and 25 Cents Prizes Refreshments Messrs. Fred. Davage, Benj. Gwynn, George Davyfie and John Gwynn, Manager. Dr. and Mrs. Conwell Banton of Wilmington Del. were in the city Sunday. --- CHURCH NOTICES PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Residence: 1342 N. Calhoun Street Young People's Day. The young people are helping to remodel the church. Come and help them. 11 a. m., Preaching to young people by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Special Platform Meeting addressed by Dr. Harry Brown and others. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11a. m., Sermon 3 P. M., Sunday School 8 p. m., Special Service ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon 2.30 P. M., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by the Minister 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. S p. m., One hour service. Evangelical talk and Gospel Hymn Songs. T. J. Holliday, Supt. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m. Preaching by the Pastor at the church. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a. m. Pastor; special to men. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 8 p. m. Preaching. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Oller Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. Take Preston St. cars, get off Fulton Ave. and Baker St., or Gilmor St. cars, get off at Gilmor and Baker Sts. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2.30 p. m., Cradle Roll Rally. 6 to 7 p. m., Open Air Meeting 8 p. m., Open Air Meeting, conducted by the noted Evangelist, Mrs. Annie E. Brown. Come and hear her and also bring a friend. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris; Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. 2:30 p.m. Sunday School. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m. and not later than 4 p. m., services will open at Germania Park. The gates will open at 2 p. m. Waters and Ebenezer A. M. E. Churches will continue the Camp Meeting services at Germania Park until the first Sunday in September. We held two services last Sunday notwithstanding the heavy storm. We can shelter a thousand or more people. We have cool spring water, cold ice water and one of the finest pavilions around Baltimore. We are expecting some strangers next Sunday. Herbert Frisby, Supt. PENNSYLVANIA AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Rev. J. W. MacDonald, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The Divine Touch That Heals." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. W. W. Brown, Supt. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Special music by the Choir. All are invited to attend all services All are invited to attend all services. CHRIST INSTITUTION Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard, pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Conquest. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Preaching by Rev. Conquest GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CH. Dolphin and Etting Street W. Edward Williams D.D., Min. The Manse 623 W. Lanvale st. The Manse 823 W. Lansville St. 11 a. m., Sermon by Mr. P. A. Goines, secretary Y. M. C. A., Orange, N. J. 12.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon by the Minister. Seats free. All welcome. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway, Directress Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist. William Anderson, Supt. SOCIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Parrish St., near Riggs Ave. John Seal, Pastor. 3 p. m., Memorial Services in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Belt, former pastor of the Social-Free Baptist Church, who departed this life, January 31st, 1912. Dr. Belt was well-known throut out the state where he did a great work in bringing souls to Christ. Also in honor of Sister Carrie Brady, who departed this life, February 28th, 1912. They await the arrival of the Saints of God. All are invited to attend these services. Sermons by able devines. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCE Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. The Great Contest Rally between the men and women. A gold banner will be presented to the side raising the largest amount. 10.a. m., Class 11 a. m., Stranger. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Rev. Joseph Reason. 6.30 p. m., C. E. D. 8 p. m., Pastor, subject: "Victory." J. W. Fowler, Pres. of C. E. D. T. H. McGowan, Sunt. TRYING TO WIN THE COLORED BROTHER Taft Forces Making A Strenuous Effort To Keep Them In Line WASHINGTONIANS CALL ON THE PRESIDENT Plans Laid To Knock Wind Out of Rooseyelt Progressive Party's Sail. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, July 26.—That Taft forces are going to make a strenuous effort to line up the colored voters of the country is the prevalent opinion here. The managers realize that quite a number of colored voters are ready to support Woodrow Wilson, that the candidacy of Theodore Roosevelt has made thousands of colored voters in the North and West waver in their allegiance for the Grand Old Party and that Mr. Taft is not favorably considered by a large element among the voters of the race. Rumor has it that the President will shortly announce some important appointment of Negroes to Federal position in an effort to stem the tide. Just before the Congressional elections two years ago the appointments of William H. Lewis and Charles A. Cotterill were announced in an effort to stem the oncoming tide against the Taft administration, but a Democratic Congress came in anyway. It is said that those close to the President have been trying to devise a way for the restoration of the 167 colored soldiers that Colonel Roosevelt discharged on account of the shooting up of Brownsville. This discharge President Taft, who was then Secretary of War, heartily approved. The plan is, if a way can be found, to restore the soldiers and place all of the blame upon Roosevelt, the Taft forces claiming that President Taft had as Secretary of War, to approve the recommendations made by his then chief, Mr. Roosevelt. The plan according to those who profess to know, is for Mingo Sanders and other men of the regiment to take the stump and berate Roosevelt Sanders took the stump for the President in the recent presidential primaries in Ohio. The restoration of the discharged soldiers and the appointment of several colored men to big Federal positions, should both be done, are expected to take the sails off the Roosevelt ship. Against the rumor that the soldiers will be restore is the declaration that President Taft made to a delegation of the National Colored Civil and Political League last Friday that every thing possible had been done for the restoration of the soldiers. This delegation, which was composed of Rev. S. L. Corrothers, Editor W. Calvin Chase, and other voteless citizens of the District of Columbia, was met by Mr. Taft in the East room of the White House. CONDEMN NEGRO HOSTILITY The delegation asked that the discharged soldiers of the 25th Infantry be restored to the army, that Federal legislation be enacted against lynching and that the rights of the race as citizens be conserved. The President, in his reply, did not offer much hope for the amelioration of the conditions complained against, even though the delegation declared that, with the race, they superceded the tariff and other leading issues. Speaking of the Brownsville matter, Mr. Taft said: First, with respect to the Brownsville matter. That was attempted to be settled by a compromise between Senator Foraker and those who differed with him, which was put in force as a statute, passed before I came into office, and is now in force. The limitations upon the executive power are contained in that statute, and the Executive has already done all that the statute directs or permits him to do in the direction which you indicate. He urged the creation of public sentiment against lynching, said that the race was secure in its property rights if not in political rights and declared that the Republican party was the only party for the Negro at present. He also paid a tribute to the colored delegates who loyally supported his candidacy at the recent Republican National Convention. MUST SOLVE OWN PROBLEM The President, in concluding his address to the delegation, said: The image provided is too blurry and pixelated to accurately recognize any text or content. It appears to be a grayscale image with a speckled texture. The Republican party ought to be maintained because of its useful past and its useful future. It has been the party for the maintenance of the equal rights of the Negro. It has not always succeeded in rounding out those rights in accordance with the letter of the Constitution, but it has accepted the responsibility, and every member of the party who is conscious of what it ought to stand for is ready to continue the fight for your Constitutional rights. Recently we have had an agitation concerning an amendment to the Constitution which would affect the guarantees of life, liberty, and property that we have all valued so highly, and which have come down to us from our ancestors. The Republican party has set its face like flint against any departure from a strict enforcement of these rights. Understand me, my friends. I don't mean to say that the strict enforcement of those rights has been made possible. We are not perfect. There are a great many defects—among them the defect with respect to the political rights of the Negro in the South. You have not suffered with respect to your property rights, your liberty and your life except possibly in those incidental cases of lynching where a prejudice has been excited, but those are comparatively few in numbers compared with the 10,000,000 Negroes who are here whose property rights are maintained, whose liberty is maintained whose right to the pursuit of happiness is maintained. No one can take your earning away from you. They are preserved to you whether you work in the South or in the North. That your opportunities are not equal growing out of race prejudice, I am the last one to deny, and I have the deepest sympathy with you in knowing that you have to go on and encounter the prejudice and live it down by showing that you are useful members of the community, and in compeling those who would not otherwise do so to recognize your usefulness as members of society. That is your problem. You have to work it out. It is hard, I know. It is a great burden, and you have my sympathy in your effort, and in so far as the law can make that easier for you, in so far as the strict enforcement of your rights may enable you to work out your future, you can depend upon me, and you can depend upon the Republican party, to stand by you. That is what I feel, gentlemen. I believe the Republican party, as at present constituted and as it is going to continue to be constituted, is the party to which people of your race should look for help. As the titular head of that party I have no hesitation in promising you every effort, on the part of those who are responsible for the government, to enforce your rights. That is the most I can say, I cannot promise that things are going to be better at once. All I can promise is that we are going to do the best we can to make things better. NOTICE Dr. J. C. Stewart informed the public and his friends that he is not in any way connected with Dr. J. M. Cargill's Sanitarium, which is true. Dr. Cargill invited him in as his assistant. Before he was in good he talked his head off. Then I told him that I had changed my mind. I don't care to say any more in reference to this matter. I hope that he will do well and learn common sense in the future. "It is folly to be wise." J. Marcus Cargill, M. D. 430 W. Biddle street. July 22, 1912. Plans for making the most active campaign ever made for Negro support for a Democratic candidate for the presidency are now being formulated. The fight will be made all over the North and West, and it will be made by men of the race who have long been Democrats and who are veteran campainers. The management of this end of the campain will likely be intrusted to the leading spirits in the New York Colored Democracy, and gossip has it that Bishop Walters, head of the National Colored Democratic League, will not cut a big figure in managing the campaign among voters of the race. The bishop, however, told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger who saw him in New York this week that he would be in the forefront of the battle. That the battle is to be transferred to other hands was indicated by Robert N. Wood, head of the New York United Colored Democracy, making a visit to Washington this week. While there, Mr. Wood conferred with Congressman Lloyd, head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and other prominent white Democrats. Mr. Wood was in the city a few hours Thursday, and spoke enthusiastically of the prospects of Woodrow Wilson. "I believe that Woodrow Wilson," he said, "will make one of the fairest presidents to the race that we have had since the Civil War. Along with W. Monroe Trotter, of Boston; A. B. Cosey, of New Jersey; J. Milton Waldron, and Dr. William Harris, both of Washington I called upon Mr. Wilson in Trenton the other day, and he gave us an audience that last nearly an hour. He said that he would treat the race as fairly as had any President, and would only be guided in his treatment of us by right and Christian principles. He told us that he need not make an announcement to the world that he was to be guided by right principles, as every man who seeks a trust at the hands of the people should only wish to do that which is absolute right, fair and just. I believe that in the matter of presidential appointments the race will fare better than it has under the administration of Mr. Taft, and I am of the further opinion that there will be no step backwadr in the rights of the race, but on the contrary, there will be a distinct advance. And this will come from a President who was born in the South and who has lived many years in the North." Mr. Wood also said that literature prepared by colored Democrats will be sent all over the country, similar to the kind that resulted in Dix being elected Governor of New York two years ago. He also praised the Afro American Ledger for dealing fairly with the men of the race who are connected with various parties. Baltimore Boy Wins Fellowship at Columbia. Benjamin H. Locks, who was graduated from Howard University last month, has been awarded a fellowship at Columbia University, New York City. He expects to receive the master of arts degree next June. The fellowship was established by the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. This league has for its patrons such prominent personages as Mrs. Russell Sage, John D. Rockefeller, Mrs. William Baldwin, and Prof. E. R. A. Seligman. In connection with his work at the university, Mr. Locke will also work under the supervision of the New York School of Philantrophy. The object of the league is to make a study of conditions among the city Negro. George E. Haynes, of Fisk University, recently received the degree of doctor of philosophy from Columbia for completing a similar course. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. Veteran secretary of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, who it is said will be one of the many to succumb to "Ben" Davis' "steam roller" at the biennial meeting of the Order at Atlanta, Ga., in September. W. L. Houston will most likely land the job HAMPTON CONFERENCE DISCUSS PROBLEMS HAMPTON CONFERENCE DISCUSS PROBLEMS Continued from 1st page tween 1900 and 1910. Colored owners in Georgia increased 38 per cent. in ten years. It is to be noted in this connection that the proportion land owners in Georgia is the lowest of all the Southern states. The most striking increase of colored farmers is that in Georgia. This state increased from 82,000 to 122,000-an addition of 40,000 or 48 per cent. between 1900 and 1910. Arkansas is next in order, increasing from 46,000 to 63,500 or 35 per cent. in ten years. In a paper on "The Needs of Negro Rural Life in Virginia," Prof. J. M. Grand, of the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, made the following statement: The work of the Negro Organization Society in aiding the improvement of colored rural schools in Virginia was told at length. Major Moten is head of this society. E. L. Snyder steward of the boarding department of Tuskegee Institute, discussed the problem of feeding students economically. M. W. Reddick principal of Americus Institute, Americus, Ga., described his method of raising money for Negro education among the Negroes themselves. Americus Institute was organized in October, 1897. It is owned by an association of seventy Baptist Churches. The first year it raised $154 for education. Some men who began by giving $1, are now contributing from $50 to $100. The annual receipts have gone up to almost $8,000 Problems dealing with wealth and farm conditions were discussed in round table meetings, under the leadership of Dr. J. J. France, Portsmouth, Va., and Charles K. Graham, director of the agricultural department of Hampton Institute. At the health meeting physicians described methods that they had found useful in winning over white health authorities to the needs of colored people who live under bad sanitary conditions in so many places. One session was devoted to a discussion of the ways in which the Negro minister can more directly meet the needs of his people in their business life, their school problems, and their recreation. Dr. George E. Haynes who is the director of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, New York, and is connected with the social science department of Fisk University, spoke on the "Movement of Colored People to the City." He gave the following causes: divorce of the Negro from the soil, growth of commercial and industrial centres, legislation affecting city and urban conditions, relations of tenant and landlord, influence of employment runners in the South, exaggerated stories of success, restlessness. The remedy lies in keeping the people on the land by improving farming, in cooperating with organizations that point out the disadvantages and dangers of city life, and in, helping the Negro to adjust himself to his new environ- Miss Oliver Is Honor Girl At Graduation Exercises. Montank, N. J., July 24.—Miss Clara Oliver, the only colored member in her class, stood first at the graduation exercises of the Montank High School. She will enter Howard University, Washington, in the fall. PARENTS PLEASE READ!! 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 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 Write to the Circulation Manager of The Afro-American Ledger 628 N. Eutaw Street Baltimore, Md. Select Home Killed Poultry Wholesale WM. H. BEV Stalls—1010 Lexington Market and 31 also Orders Received and Delivered from 1029 N. CAREY ST or by Phone. Call Madison 3923-Y a Let me Serve You with Prompt Service Baltimore, Md. Select Home Killed Poultry Wholesale and Retail Dealer WM. H. BEVANS Stalls—1010 Lexington Market and 312 Hollin Market also Orders Received and Delivered from Home residence 1029 N. CAREY STREET or by Phone. Call Madison 3923-Y at residence. Let me Serve You with Prompt Service Rooms with or without board. High-class service. MRS. ANNIE WILLIAMS, 134 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, New York. SHOEMAKER Wm H. Trusty, the Expert 933 Druid Hill Avenue, opp. Union Street All kinds of rubber work a speciality. Look for name on the sign and the number, 933 Druid Hill Ave. Phone, C. & P. Madison 4691 M. GEORGE W. LESTER Fresh Killed Poultry - Stall: 254 Lafayette Market. Residence: 1204 Argyle Avenue Phone and Postal Cards orders promptly attended to Please Give Me A Trial. For Artistic Excursion Printing See Us First ..The Afro=American Co.. 628 N.Eutaw St. ..BOARD.. 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SIDNEY PITTMAN AS A SUCCESSFUL ARCHITECT Bacouragement For Young Afro- ‘Americans Found in Actual Achievements of Gradu- ate of Tuskegee. “ASpecial to The Afro-American Ledger) Bouston, | Tex.— Ground will be broken bere ubout Aug. 1 for « public Arary for the colored residents of the city, ‘The library is the resule of the Uberaliy of Andrew Carnegie, who gave $15,080. ‘The architect is W. Sid- ney Pittman, who has deawn plans for vome of the largest Inildings erected Dy the rare within the last five years. bir, Tittman is @ aitive of Mont- omery, Ala. He was educated at Sus- kegee institute, graduating Jn 1900, He Inter took: the course fu architecture at Drexel institute, Philadelphia, after: ward returning to Tuskezee, where he danghe urchitecture for several terms. ‘Among the many buildings that he has designed are the Nezro lnilding at the Jamestown exposition, the uitd- Spgs at the National Keligious ‘Training School nud Chautaugua, Vurham, G; the White Rock Pagtise church, Durham: the $166,080 Colored Young Men's Christian association Inilding in Washington, the Gurtield public schoo}, Washington; the Carnegie library in Montgomery, Ala, and. the projected $250,000 huilding for the Knights’ of Pythias of Dallas, ‘Tex, « ‘phe totter building will contain Cour tories and will be divided into. thea- "0 epee Na en ee k = ee Me ee ee P's eee c od Lo ce ee as Be is NS eg Peer — fer, lodge and office rooms. It will be of brick and stone, with all steel frame- work, Mr. Plituan's work in this section of the country will necessitate himself vid family taking up residence in this nection for the tne being, Mr. Uiut- taan was one of the lexding spirits In the upbuilding of Fairmount Heixhts, hu Washington suburb, where he ant other prominent Washingtonians made their homes, ‘AlUiowuh Mr. Pittman's native: home Is Montgomery, Alt. he has resided in Washington for a siamber af years. Bis present residence ALBION Roseland avenue, Dallas, ‘Tex. is xraced, by Mrs, Pittman cuid three ehildren, Mes, Pittman before her muurriage was Miss Vortia Washington, dangh- ter of Dr, Rooker ‘T. Washington, She Js an accomplished jianist. having studied at the New Engin Conserv fore of Music, Mrs. 'ittman also studied music for several yours ia Eu. rape. PF Notwithstanding her many home du: Hes she sul finds time t devete to the study of music and giving instrne- tons to many pupils. The people in the vicinity of her new temporary home: will find in Mrs, Pithnan an en ergetie woman, thoroughly interested dn the advancement af {he mice along ‘sll fincas. ~ Annual Edition of Floridé Sentine’. The aunnal edition of tie Pensacols (Flaa Sentinel-—Mr. M. M. Lewes, edt: tor and. proprictor—issned In magazine Yorm: 1s a most excellent plece of jotienalistic achievement, Tt is printed ‘on goad paper and ts fully tMustrated, Tt contains a graphic account of Dr. Booker ‘f, Washington's Vlorida tour “of Inst March, facts and figures show- “ing the remarkable jwngress of the race.in Pensacola Quring the past de- cade, ant Rome of the institutions which reflect. ine thrift and intelligence of the race In the siate and eommmnity. Mr. Tewey is 2 former member of the Prorida legislature and is president of f¥e National Negro Vress association: Congratulations. Mr. Lewes. Wacon County Leads in Public Schools, There are more, public schools for Afro-Americans in Macin county, Ala. than any other connty af Its size in the southern stites. The last cont ered: ited: Macon county with fifty-seven public schools, esitte many: orher to- ‘giliutions of learning of higher grade. LAND IDLE FORTY YEARS. Tract Owned by Freedman Aid Society Should Be Cultivated. With the idea of using every facility ‘at its commund for the advancement of education mony Afyo-Americans game forces within the Episqgpal Meth- odist chuck airgne for the expansion of one or two of the twenty-three schools of the denomination along lines which w® iore: elfectively reach and help the masses. One writer has. pointed oyt in the public prints the suitable location of either Clark university or Clailin, particularly re- ferring 10 the fact that for foryy yenrs the Freedman Aid society has owned a 400 acre tract of and near Atinta, lying idle, contributing no revenue, to the schools. Tn view of these facts it appears thar, according 10 his record. Wyre I. Garland Penn ean come near bring- Ing to puss The features of educational work in these church schools that will most effectively reich the masses of the people. ‘There is perhaps ne one who has «wider influence within the dhurch who can bring to the educa- tional work more substantial support than Dr. Penn. Tiundreds of letters have licen re- ceived commending his selection to this importance post from government ollicials, white. and ealored pastors, bishops of the chureh, business men of national and warkdwide reputation, all of whoii pladze to the new secre. tary their continued support and good wit: CAPABLE YOUNG TEACHER. College Training of Henry S. Williams Bears Good Fruit. | Que of the inmost, promising young nen in the edueational werk of the rice is Hipry S$. Williams, instroctor in history at the National Religious Teaizing selioal wt Luurham, X. C. Mr. Williams is the sounzest- member of the, faculty. and is: known. fo the stu- dents seed faculiy-as the baby protes- sor. Mev Witliaing is x Young aan of scholarly altainments, Me was bor fn Oberlin, G., under the shatows of the famous Oberlin college. Je gradi ated from the isle school e¢ his mative ety witl high honors ia 160, The aft- ewan cniered Oberlin college,eeradu- acing fn the class of 2912, Tle finished (he eullege conrse in three yours and was among the. yaunsest Dembors oF his lass, While in ealleze he mare am excellent record, especially in athieties as at member af the rolleze {mick team, After leaving evllege he was engaged to teaclr in he Nationstl Religious Training school, Since being at the School he his made fa splendid record, His twroad training at Obertin make bin a valuable addi tlon to the school, Mr, Williams will further supplement bis eneation by faking a course in sociology at Colum. bin university in New York. GRADUATE NURSES TO HOLD FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING. Netional Association Will Convene In Richmend, Va. Aug. 27. ae ert | Richmond, Va.—From present indi cations the fifth annual meeting of the’ National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, whieh will convene in. this chy Ang, 27-29. will he the host in the history of the organization, All sections of the country will be | represented, ‘The nurses are exhibiting an titer jest that indieates that the meeting will be full of enthusiasin and effec- tiveness. The sasociation Is emposed of zealons workers for humanity, and mang new ideas will he bitreduced that will he of especial henelit te grad pate murges ju ail parts of the coum try. ‘A strong feature of the meeting will he-the report by Mrs. 1. Ta. Williams of New York, who represented this in: flnential body af the international eon- gress of nurses held in Germany. This repert alone will repay all nurses. for nitending tie meeting, New idens wilt be advanced, and ail who attend will get new inspinition for future work of whatever calling. 5 The werk of the organization bas shawn to the world that the Afre- American woman is fully capable of keoping pace with the sirides of an advanced civiligation and not falling helow the standard of the Women of other races that are engaged In a sim {lar profession. ‘The wembers of his marement ave imbued wlth the Spirit of philanthropy Unie is evidenced in Yoany ways, one of which Is the ef- te to start a Lenefit for disabled nurses. 4 I Fierefore thig feative will be eontuct ed upon & oniprehensive basis. sand the peevailing iden ef a hutses’ home for the disabled uyeinhers of the or. ganization will be thé ulthnate out came of this: timély activity on the part ef the wsseciation. ‘The present ‘officers ave Miss M. F. Clarke, presi dent: Mi, C. S$. Morgun, corresponding seciciary: Miss Charlotte S. Khone edtictare. ch i dienyl also ie dae eT ‘The percentaze o€ colored pwople liv: Ing f the 238 cities af the United States whieh have a population of 25. G00 op more infiaiitants in 1912 is esti mated at $7 per cont, In.two northern states and one western the population is given as follsws: Pennsylvania. 19%. 00; New York, 124.000, and Oklahown 127.000, Citles having a colored pope lation of from 40.000 to as high as OM. 000 are Washington, New York. New Orleans, Baltimore, Philadelphia. Ment phis. Atlanta, Iichmond, Va.; Chleago St. Lovis and Louisville, Ky. . THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER GROWTH OF BETHEL CHAPEL./QPIMINAY GAUON! 1 ognized by Bishop Tyree. Those who labor amung the people a5 pastors, anissionavies or social set tlement workers in New York: doult- less have sume knowledge of the work of Hethel A: M. E.chapet in West Six- qethird street, The Rev, Mr, SH. Vs Gumbs, the enterprising young pastor, deserves much credit for the splendid work of uplift which he lis aceom- nlished. dr. Gumbs js a native of Sf. Kitts, Beitish West Indies, where he receiv: ¢d the rudiinents of his early eduea- ton. He Inter graduated with the de- gree of master of arts from St. George college. Pastor Gumbs ts well inforin- ei, as he hgs traveled much in Eng: jund and other countries on” the eon: tinent. He was ordained in the Protestant Episcopal chureh. in England by: Bish- on Portlind, Fora long timg he was missionary secretary af the Red Cross society of the church of England and while In this capacity uaveled. exten: sively through Afeiea, China and the holy hind, While in fle holy land he had the Donor of being laptized in the river Jordan, being among the few inen af the rice to he su honored. ‘Ten years ago he came 10 America and: joined the:\. M. BLeunforence. He has since pastored in Newark and Passiic, N. da and several cities in the New Enghud gection. When he came to New York he es- tablished the Hethel chapel, of which he fs the pastor. ‘The congregation has steadily grown, and the pastor and meimhers sire plinuing 10 build soon. At the revent éunferenre af the church Bishop ‘Ryree was pleased with the re- port af er, Mr. Gums, ‘the church 1s in one of, the most thiekly settled districts ia New! York and wields quite some inflnence. Bethel ehupel is also third in the conference for.dullar-tnetiey: NORTH SIDE CHORAL CLUB. Pittsburgh's Influential Musical Organ- ization Never Tires of Work. One of the best kienawi and tost sie- cessful unisicn) organizations im Penns sylvania is the North Side Choral lub in Binshurgh. The club has been in ered a wide field of musienl activity in nnd out of the city. ‘The past season was ane of nineh interest and protit. While memy orzanizations of its kind @iscoutime active werk during. the shiminer months, the North Side Cho- ral club has decided to continue work through the heated term, Tt will ren- der light productions and holt a few open air meetings. Far the time Ieing meetings will be held in the lecture rowin of Grace Preshyterian liter: tine" of the spe eal features on the club's program: to be rendered this summer is “Che Bktek Roigi camat by Sir Edward Elzar.. Selections will alse be used from the works of Sanmel Coleridee Taylor. EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS IN SAVANNAH AND VICINITY. Haven Industrial School and Beach In- stitute Make Good Showing: The Maven Industrial Home and School in Savwmth, Ga. while not entirely self supporting bas inade cont anendable progress... ‘The instinnion is carried on univr the auspices of the Woman's Home Mission society of the Methodist Kpiseopal chareh. Tt was established 1iventyoone years an. Trestles a kirze number of resident suuvtents, thé attendance the past seat averaged nearly 24), male and female. It is largely supported by northern philanthropists, and it wiekls a whole: some inilience rhreughont the city. For the-exeellent work of uplift which it is duimy it deserves the most liberal sopport. The principal of the sebool is Miss Viola iE. Baldwin, a wenn of fine edueation aud exeentive ability, Miss Ballwin is ably assisted inthe mai ayement of the sehiot hy x Miss Lewis who, like the principal, has been with the ustitution since its inception. Many. haprovements for the henetit, of students are expected for the coming tern. Beaele instituic on Velee street ix an- other school, whieh is doing: much t0- award the education of onr souths. ‘The “faculty. is composed uf both white and “Solored. Ench yeate shows an increase in the number of pupils in attendanée. There are forteanree cole veneber in the efty: public schools, cand twenty: eight in the raral district school, in which thousands of children are being ' sducated. Creditable: Business Establishment. The promoters of the silk mills and factory in Fayetteville, N.C. are muieh encouraged hy the suecess which they have had in aperating the plint. Tis suid thut the finest grade of silk manufactured. anywhere in the south 4s turned ont by this concern, ‘The plant is a eredit to the tnsiness ability und industry of the owners and also reflects the intelligence und, skill of the nperators. : Encouragement For Young Collegians. ‘The. steressful operstion of drug stores by Afro-Americans in many of the large cities of the United States. 1s encouraging, Hundreds of our youns men ‘nil women. whe are graduates in iatmacy from seme of the best schools are fuding employment in these stares, The largest wholesale “and retail drug store owned and’ oper: ated by ont peaple is in Chattanooza, Tenn. SUNDAY SCHOCL. Lesson 1V.—Third. Quarter, For July 28, 1912, THE. INTERNATIONAL SERIES. 4So—Memory Verses, f° oe Text, Matt. xiii, 30—Commentary Prepared by Rev, OD. M. Stearns. This is. the second jurable of the series of seven recorded by Matthew ag one discourse spoken partly in pub ie to the sultitudes and partly in private to (he disciples on the same day. but all referring to this preseut age of Israel's rejection of her Mes siab-nd the consequent postponeroent of the kingdom, It is truly great and gracious condescension on the part of God to make known to us His purpose. “His eternal purpose which He bas purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Eph. ii, 11), for “known unto God are all His works from the beginning of the world,” and all that comes lo pass jg simply what His hand and counsel determined before t+ be done (Acts xv, 1S; iv. 28). See tlso Acts il, 25 Ysa. Mivi, 9 10: xiv, Mz Eph. i 11. Reeause people who have the word of Cod, wud therein Wiss mind and pare pose, do not agree with Itim they become conceited, wise in their own estimation, and talk and stet muwisely anid attempt to carry out plins never devised in heaven, ‘Those who are appointed to texch the word of God tire greatly to bktme if instead of speaking Ilis word falthtuliy they net jike the false prophets In the days: ot Jeremialy and make people vain. speaking a vision of their own heart and not out of the mouth of the Lord. ‘Ageording tu the words of our Lord iw these purables during this present age up'te the time of the harvest. only pert of the seed sown will bear fruit. it with be as when Paul dwelt a¢ Kome =some believed and some believed not (Acts xxviii, 241. Side by side with the children of the kingdom will tluurisht the children of the wieked one. These unbelievers will he found within the professing churely, as the birds in che branches, and the foul of the church. that which preichers give [a she, peo- ple. will be anything but Sate toc tine, fer that the people will not en- dure. Jt will be and-even now is as in the duys of Isaiah when they said, “Prophesy not unto us right things; speak unto us-smootie things; prophesy ducuits; * * * cause the holy one of Isracl 10 cease from before us” Usa. sxix, 10, 11). Our Lord elsewhere fore- told ‘these things in Matt, x. 1618: xxiv, 4. In these four parables, ant notably in this one, we see the groac ad- versary, the devil. He hates the word of Ged. takes itor Keops it from peo ple, gets Lis followers into the pro- Sexsing chnrch and into her pulpits. and yet the Jord is working out His eternal perpose, and Ue shall not fail not be discouraged (sa. xiil, 4). ‘The Kingdom eannot come while the devil continues Lo be ihe prince of the power of the air. the prince or god of this world (Eph. ii, 2: John xiv, 30: 11 Cor. ty, 4). but when the stronger than he ‘hall cast kim out of the air and off the-exrth inte the bottomless pit ev. NiO: xx. 1-8) then a king shall reign fa righteousness. and the effect or | service uf righteousness shall be peace, and the wattions shall learn war no more. Ail taik about winning the world for Christ in this age, or ex- tending His kingdom, or uplifting the rave, is without Scriptural autuority. and all pride of churel or denawina- tion or mere human effort of any: kind is not of God, but from hin who would have men think that they are gods. Note carefully our Lord's. explanation of the parable of the tares. In the first parable (ie seed is the word of Goa, but in this the good seed are the children of the kingdom. those who have received the word of God (Jobn 4, 1%). ‘The tares are those who be- eve the devil and are therefore bis children, ‘here sve just two great leaders, the Son of Man and the devil and the conflict is between them for man and his imberitance, the earth, We wust not think of tares as the openly ungodly, but as something so like the wheat that some cannot tell the difference, ‘The tares represent re | Ngions philauthcepie people of culture and refinement, people who are admir- cd and esteemed und by many consid ered the very sult of the earth. ‘Chere is one very dechled mark whieh distin. | vulsie’ the wheat from the tares—ten children of God confess themselves Sinners and accept Josus ay God and | put all their inst in his precious blood the greut sacribee for sip. All other: must be tares, for “he that hath no! the Son of God hath not life” (f Jobt ¥, 12). be devil will tolerate as much religion. as sing ene may desire, aud « Deantiful character and abundance o! philanthropy provided the sacritice o | Jesus Christ as.the sinnet’s oly ples AGEHRTNNNNTONIANHNANTRATSANAN TA ify: ic CS ee Wee The Eureka Comb Price $1.50 ‘With Lamp Cap For Heating. A combination-of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair, fost convenient and Satisfactory. e em Very), : Ae careg tS. | ENGL) th \ is i 9 SS P ZL Aye MAKES: HAIR GROW Mrs. Mitcheli’s Improved Hair Cream j Price 35 Cents Large Jars. Makes the Hair Soft and Glossv, Stops falling Hair. Try it for thone pleces on your temples. Not greasy—will not gum. 1 Svalp Treatment, Hair Straightening. Mail Orders Promptly Attended. Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell—Office for The Eureka. Comb 2121 Druid Hill Avenue WHAT IS YOUR LINE? Have YOU any real estate to sel], rooms or flats for rent? Have YOU anything that you want to bring to the notice of the large number cf colored peo- ple in Baltimore and Maryland. Are YOU making as much money out..of your business as you think you should make? Have YOU ever stopped to (think {that perhaps nine-tenths of the people who shouldfpatronize you, do not know you are in business? Do’ YOU think that by “‘hiding your light under a bushel” you are going to ride on “flowery bed’s of ease” to business success and prosperity? Can’t YOU see that by all successful men in busi- ness, the advertising columns of a newspaper are regarded as a panacea for all business ills? If any one of these questions hits YOU, drop us a postal and we will show you the advanteges of advertising in the Afro-American Ledger, and how to get them. Or if you are down our way drop in and let us talk it over. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER - (CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP CO. “Chesapeake Line” ELEGANT LASSENG IIs STEAMERS “ COLUMGIA AND AUGUSTA." For OLD POINT COMFORT and NOR. 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'- Agrzts wanted. Write for terms. » Mme. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St.,Boston,Mass, Phone 886 R Tremont. ‘Mention this paper when writing. Automobile Party. Mr. John Barbour gave an auto party in honor of his daughters, Helen and Ruth, to Washington, D.C. The party consisted of Misses Helen Barbour, Ruth Barbour, Viola Barbour, Hattie Hawkins, and Messrs. Milton Q. Dorsey, Leroy Jackson, and Gorge Barbour. After enjoying a two hour ride of sight seeing the party was entertained in Washington by Mr. Henry Noble, uncle of the young ladies at his residence on O street, N.W. They returned well pleased with their outing. A Pretty Wedding. Miss Lucinda Hardney and Mr. Brown Nash, Jr., were the principals in a pretty wedding at Israel Baptist Church Thursday night. Miss Mary Davenport played the wedding march. Rev. D. Bryant, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony. The bride was prettily attired in white marquizette over white satin. Her veil was caught with a diamond brooch a present of the groom. The bridesmaid, Miss Grace Butler, was attired in white embroidery. Both carried large showers of carnations. Mr. Wise U. Mann was best man. A reception followed. Mr. and Mrs. Brown Nash, Jr. will be at home to their many friends after July 28, at 1606 Presberry street. Mid-Year Conference. Revs. A. L. Gaines, I. N. Ross, D. G. Hill, P. J. Jordan, and J. W. Norris. composing a special committee appointed by Bishop Coppin, met at Bethel Church Tuesday morning and, under instructions of the Bishop, made arrangements fro a mid-year session of the Baltimore Annual Conference to be held at Bethel Church this city, Thursday, October 17, 1912. At this conference three sessions will be held, morning, afternoon, and night, and each pastor will report a special contingent to liquidate the indebtedness of the Conference. At the morning session, addresses will be delivered by prominent speakers; at the afternoon session, Dr. Ross will preach to the ConferenceBranch Missionary Mass Meeting. At the next session, Prof. John Hawkins, Financial Secretary will deilver a popular address. Bishop Coppin will preside at each session. PERSONAL NOTES Mrs. Jane Roberts and Mrs. Rose Stevens, both of 911 Argyle avenue will leave to-morrow for ten days at Atlantic City. Rev. J. Henry Dorsey has returned to St. Joseph's, Ala., after a month's visit to relatives here. Miss L. Henry, a prominent young lady of Cambridge, is visiting Mrs. Ernest Taylor, of 707 George street. Mr. John W. Hawkins, of 500 Druid Hil avenue, has gone on a fifteen day trip to Canada and Niagara Falls. Miss Zenobia Jones, who has been visiting friends in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, has returned to her home, 221 Division street. Mrs. John W. Henderson and daughter, Evelyn, of 31 N. Caroline street, have gone to Virignia for a few weeks' stay. Mr. William M. Davis and Mrs. Madora Hemsley, of 663 W. Mulberry street, are visiting friends in Atlantic City. Mrs. Norma Marshall has returned to her home in New York after a three week visit to her mother, Mrs. Mary Williams, of 1634 Division street. Mrs. Matthew B. Russell, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who has been visiting Mrs. Theodore Pindar and Mrs. J. W. Martin, of 1208 Argyle avenue, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred K. Simmons, of Charleston, S. C., have changed their residence to Baltimore, and are at present making their home with Rev. J. G. Martin, of 1342 N. Calhoun street. Sir Knights Chas. Bennett, James Winstead, Tonnie Branch, Chas. Lester, and Norman Dorous, of Success Lodge, attended the Grand Lodge session at St. Michaels, and were the guests of Mr. Roberts on Talbot street. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Gray and daughter Viola, of 538 W. Hoffman street, left the city Monday for a ten day visit to his mother, Mrs. Harv Gray, and sister, Mrs. Esther Bradley, of 307 W. 146th street, New York city. They will also visit Mrs. Gray's relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Saunders, 224 W. 64th street. SUCCESS LODGE NO. 25, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Monday Evening, July 29, 7.30 to 11.30 at Highland Electric Park Henderson Kerr's Full Orchestra Norman Downs, Dance Director Committee—Harry Brown, Chairman; Lewis Pinkney, Sec.; Geo. R. Barrett, Treas; Norman L. S. Downs, Charles Lester, Charles Cole, James Winstead. Admission 25 Cents Refreshments at Moderate Prices. 20 27 o HOTEL 124 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. Lath-houses, tennis, etd., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Literature and information mailed upon request. GREATER BROWN'S GROVE SEASON OF 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. 28th. Wayman Circle, of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. 29—Epworth League and S S of Eastern M. E. Church. 28th. Janes M. E. Chertown 29th. Fountain Baptist Sunday School 30th. Ames M. E. Chad day School SEPTEMB 1. Magothy Camp Me 2. Doctors-Coachmen' 4th—St. Andrew's Ma 5. Trinity A. M. E. S 8. Deborah Court, O. 30—Wayman Lodge 4739 Queen Esther Court 551, I. O. Q. F. 31st. Willing Worker's of St. Matthews. M. E. Church. AUGUST. 1st St. Monica Lodge No. 37, G. U. O. of Good Hope. 2. Grace Presby. Church 4th. Dayton Club of Monumental Lodge, No. 3, I. B. P. O. Elks of the World. 5th. Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church 6-Helping Hand Sinking Fund of East Baltimore 7-Metropolitan M. E. Church to Cambridge 8-Choral Symphony Oratoria Soc. 9-Union Rose Bud Social. 11th. Afro-American Order of Owls 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 from Chestertown 15th. Christian Knights and Mt. Zion S. S. 16th. Antioch Baptist Church and Sunday School. 18th. Christian Church of W. Baltimore. 19—No. 3 Job Eastern Star House. 20—Centennial M. E. Church 21—Allen League of Allen Church 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. Juvenile Council, No. 4. K. of P. NOTICE! We are Selling, Terms to $10 downand $1 Per Week Building Lots and Small Farms All City Conveniencies to the HOME LOVING MAN AND WOMAN Realty Sales Company ANTHONY THOMAS, Genl. Manager. 463 Calvert Building, BALTIMORE, MD. Call or send your name and address; we will send Agent to see you. JULY THE AFRO=AMERICAN=LEDGER 28th. Janes M. E. Church. of Chestertown 29th. Fountain Baptist Church and Sunday School 30th. Ames M. E Church and Sunday School SEPTEMBER 1 Magothy Camp Meeting 2 Doctors-Coachmen's Junior. 4th-St. Andrew's Male Beneficial 5 Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School. 8 Deborah Court. O. O. C., K. of P MOONLIGHTS JULY. 29th. Mignonette Social. 30-Vermont Pleasure Club 31-The Wilson Pleasure Club 1st. Merry Widows and Jolly Boys. 2nd. Ebenezer Choir 3d. Uplift Social of Maryland 6th. Pulpit Relief of Bethel A. M. E. Church 8—Bethel Council of St. Luke 9. Enterprise Lodge. No 2 K. of P. 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. Momenthys Jolly Waiters 22nd. The Merry Five Circle of East Baltimore 23rd. Greenwillow Pleasure Club 26 Goldfield Orchestra. 27th. Ladies Aid of Zion M: E. Church 29th. The I. O. C. Social 30th. Brigade of K. of P. SEPTEMBER 2 Go-Get-Ems. 3 Eastern Knights' Auxiliary. 4 St. Andrews Beneficial Society 9 King David Locge No. 12. Try your Ad in this space and if you do not get re= results we will refund your money. TRUSTEES OF Grace Presbyterian Church W. A. JONES, Secretary R. H. DENNIS, Treasurer REV. W. EDWARD WILLIAMS, Pastor 27 o Look out for Us. We are Coming with our Second .Re-Union Excursion. Given by the Auxiliary of the G. U. O. of Nazarites To Brown's Grove on the Electric Steamer Starlight MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH. Come one. Come all and enjoy a day of pleasure with this well know organization of Nazarites. Attention! Forward March Come go with Baltimore Patriarchie No.9. Drill Corps. G. U. O. of O. F. Come go with Baltimore No. 9, Drill Corps, To St. Michaels, Md. Fare, Round Trip, 50 Cents. Lieut. Col. T. B. Slater, Chair. Steamer "Annapolis" leaves Pike Tickets may be had at the Young's—Druid Hill and Hoffman Stokes and Derry's—D Terrell and McNeil—C Business Opportunity ing dates to Baltimore's favorite P WANTED—Hustlers on the a GREENWOOD E will let out for the season amusem Apply Phone 54 W. C. WOOD igo with Baltimore Patrol No. 9, Drill Corps, G. U. O. of O. F. Melts, Md. Monday, July Trip, 50 Cents. Children under 12 yea B. Slater, Chair. Capt. J. Harve innapolis" leaves Pier 6, Light St. Wha its may be had at the followings drug st Hill and Hoffman Wright's—Druid Hill Stokes and Derry's—Druid Hill and Oxford Terrell and McNeil—Carey and Presstman Is Opportunity—Books are now on baltimore's favorite Park. Hustlers on the amusements at Gr ENWOOD ELECTRIC P for the season amusement rights in part o Apply to C. WOODLAND, Agent, Cato Tickets may be had at the following 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 Business Opportunity—Books are now open for securing dates to Baltimore's favorite Park. WANTED—Hustlers on the amusements at Greenwood Phone 54 W. C. WOODLAND, Agent, Catonsville, Md. HOUSES FOR SALE on terms to suit on Druid vision St., Argyle Ave., Myr Carey St., Calhoun St., St every cross street from H. buy before seeing my list. phone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Sara Baltimore's Leading Color JOHN H. OWY Undertakers Complete $73.00 FUNE A fine casket worth $65.00, in bla highly polished oak or walnut outside either black, gray or white, to match riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, cifix when desired. rugs, chairs etc., a This funeral cost elsewhere..... Our price.....$73.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, No charge for removal of Shipping Funerals, $25.00 1222 Division St., bet. Residence C. & P. P. suit on Druid Hill Ave., Ettinger argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carroll Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount street from Hoffman to Baker seeing my list. Call to see me drop a postal. Sh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telepho baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prie JOHN H. OWENS @ S. Undertakers & Embalmer Adelete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Co est worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubb ray or white, to match casket, as desired; and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, al, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, o ed. rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest design rental cost elsewhere..... $73.00 Saving you..... as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $50 to charge for removal of remains from Hospital Hoping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Compl 22 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanval Residence C. & P. Phone. Madison 4067 on terms to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting St., Division St., Argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carrollton Ave., Carey St., Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount St., and every cross street from Hoffman to Baker. Don't buy before seeing my list. Call to see me, or telephone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telephone Gilmor Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmers Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00: Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. This funeral cost elsewhere.....$136.00 Our price.....$73.00 Saving you.....$63.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete (222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone. Madison 4067 GET TAT STOKES & 1016 Druid Hill Aver KES & DERR Druid Hill Avenue Corner Ox DRUGS Bombay's Animal Hospital. In faroff Bombay is probably the largest and most elaborate hospital for animals in the world. It has both its inpatients and its outpatients, and it ministers to animals of all kinds as carefully as human beings are administered to in the hospitals of the west. Over 2,000 animals are taken into the hospital each year, and well on to 1,000 are treated as outpatients. In all there are some forty buildings, large and small, connected with the hospital, and the architectural structure and the appointments of some of them are indeed superior to those of many of our regular hospitals. This splendid hospital for animals was founded by a native Indian, a Parsi merchant, Sir Dinshaw Manockjee Petit. Not only domestic animals of every kind are treated and cared for in it, but the animals of the jungle and the wild birds which are found wounded or suffering from any cause are taken to it and nursed back to health and then set free again.—Every Living Creature. A Immore Patriarchie G. U. O. of O. F. Monday, July 29th, 1912 Children under 12 years 25 Cents Capt. J. Harvey Smith, Sec. or 6, Light St. Wharf, 8 A. M. followings drug stores: Wright's—Druid Hill and Presstman Luid Hill and Oxford Carey and Presstman 6-26.0 —Books are now open for securark. musements at Greenwood ELECTRIC PARK Agent rights in part or as a whole. to OLAND, Agent, Catonsville, Md. Hill Ave., Etting St., Divi- tile Ave., Carrollton Ave., Bricker St., Mount St., and offman to Baker. Don't Call to see me, or tele- toga St., Telephone Gilmor Used Undertakers in Prices EENS @ SON & Embalmers RALS $75.00. Complete rack cloth, steel gray or white plush; case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, casket, as desired; five heated car- l robe, embalming, opening grave, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- al of the latest designs. $136.00 Saving you.....$63.00 $50. Higher Grade $100, $150. $175. remains from Hospitals. 0 and $50.00 Complete Dolphin and Lanvale. phone. Madison 4067 POPULAR PRICES DERRY'S ue Corner Oxford J G S—— The Real Eugene Aram. Lord Lytton's Eugene Aram was a very different personage from him who was hanged at York, who judging from the published account of the trial, was merely a felon of the baser sort. He associated with low companions, married a low wife and practiced swindling with a miserable creature whom in his younger days he was associated with in stealing flower roots—for they were both gardeners—and finally murdered him to secure a few pounds, the proceeds of a swindle. Aram possessed a vigorous intellect, had mastered the learned languages, had read every classic that came in his way, and says a distinguished writer, when the learned felon came to make his defense all Britain was astonished by a piece of reading which, if given to the public among the defenses and under the name of Thomas Lord Erskine, so celebrated for this species of composition, would certainly not be deemed unworthy of the collection of its author.—London Globe. Mrs. Ida Lee, who has been ill at her home. 1427 Jefferson street is improving. Go with Grace to Brown's Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Wililam Nelson will spend the week-end in Howard county. Mr. Harry J Nelson will spend the next two weeks at Atholton Md. Wait for August 2nd. Mrs. Frances Williams, of 628 Picther street, who has been quite ill, is improving. Mrs. Mary E. Taylor, of 632 George street, is spending the summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Mrs. Ellen Boston and the Miss Christie Franze and Estelle Dorsey, will spend the summer at Galesville, Md. Don't miss Grace Excursion. Mr. Leonard Young, of Philadelphia, Pa., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, of 1619 McElderry street. Miss Winnie French, of Richmond, Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. H. Haliburton, of 731 Baker street. Mrs. J. Logan Jenkins and twosons, of 2028 Druid Hill avenue, are spending some time at Chapman Cottage, Lincoln Heights, D. Mrs. Rosa Henderson and grandson, August Johnson, have returned from an extended visit to relatives and friends in Philadelphia. Mr. Jno. Duckett and daughter. Senora, of 1559 N. Carey street, have gone to Philadelphia and Atlantic for a few days. Miss Hattie A. Tyler, of 913 Park avenue, has gone to Lancaster Co., Va., to spend the month of August, the guest of Mrs. T. P. Norris. Miss Mary A. Hanson and daughter have changed their residence from 1218 Argyle avenue to 662 Pitcher street. Nice crowd, good music. Mrs. Daniel H. Murphy and daughter, of Laurens street, have gone to Somerset, Pa., to spend the summer with her sister-in-law Mrs. Eva S. Purdy. Mrs. Jane Hughes, of Washington, D C., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Frances Williams, of Pitcher street, has returned home. Mrs. Grace Mason Diggs, of 1806 Druid Hill avenue, left the city last Saturday to meet the National Convention of the Federation of Christian Women in Hampton, Va. On August 2nd, follow the crowd Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hawkins, of 406 Druid Hill avenue have gone to New York, Boston, Niagara Falls, and Canada, and will be gone for some time. Prof. C. A. Johnson had as his guests recently his brothers, Wm. H. and James A Johnson, also his uncle, Jno. J. Johnson, all of Pittsburgh, Pa. The True Reformers have removed their office to 408 Courtland st. NOTICE. GREATEST BORN MEDIUM MAKES NO CHARGE if the object of your visit is not explained without asking a question. Can be seen on all matters of business love, courtship, marriage, investments, etc. By my advice I remove evil influence witchcraft, spells, cure diseases and unite the separated. I never fail. I also teach hypnotism and how to become a medium. No matter what your troubles are or what you wish to know, this Gifted person can positively help you.....if you are hundreds of miles away. A word to the wise is sufficient. Are you sick? Have doctors and medicines failed to help? If so, seek the advice and help from this wonderful man. Gives good luck. Hours 9 to 9 daily and Sunday. Fees very moderate 217 S. CLINTON ST., near Pratt, Highlandtown. Md. The number 217 is on window. Take Roland Park car to Clinton street, and Eastern avenue, walk 3 squares north. I also sell books of the Egyptian Secrets, the 6th and 7th Books of Moses, and Dream Books. Remember, Verona transacts all Business at his office. Beware of mediums, imitators, etc going from door to door. In writing send 2c. stamp for reply. Verona is wonderful Verona is powerful. Friends common sense teaches you that a man has more power to help you in troubles thru this life than women.