The Afro-American

THE AFFAIR AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XX NO. 50. SEEK RECOGNITION NOT LEADERSHIP C. H. Alston Makes Plea For Southern Delegates at Progressive Convention ROOSEVELT AND JOHNSON THE STANDARD BEARERS Chicago, Aug.8.—The first progressive party convention adjourned yesterday after Theodore Roosevelt had been nominated for the presidency. Governor Hiram Johnson, of California, for vice presidency, and a decidedly progressive platform adopted. One of the most troublesome situations that the convention had to deal with was the bitterness following the exclusion of Southern colored delegates from the North and West, representing States where the colored vote is a determining factor. The presence of colored delegates from the North and the West and the absence of them from the South was the first instance of its kind since the Negro has been a voter. There was quite a contingent of colored men here from the South, all bitterly resenting and ready to fight to the last ditch the exclusion of the race in their section of the country from the deliberations of the convention. These men put up a big fight against what they term the lily whiting of the new party in the South, and, though unsuccessful, they aroused much sympathy among some of the white delegates from other sections of the country. Perri W. Howard, of Jackson, Miss.; Dr. S. D. Redmond, who hails from the same State; and C. H. Alston, or Jacksonville, Fla.; were among the leaders in the fight for the recognition of colored delegates, an their strong plea for the citizens of their section of the country tied up the business of the provisional national committee for a time. Mr. Howard, who is an attorney, and who was one of the Roosevelt delegates at the recent Repubilian National Convention, made a most able plea for the colored men of his State and told the committee that he had called the meeting for the first Roosevelt convention and that the Frdige, who had been selected by Senator Dixon to lead the movement in Mississippi had purposely ignored the colored voters. The Alabama delegation was thrown out also. Mr. Alston, who was one of the Roosevelt delegates, bowled out of the recent Republican National Convention, made an eloquent plea for the seating of the contesting delegates from Florida. So insistent was he that the offer was made to seat his delegation with half a vote, but the lilywhites refused, and Florida was left without representation in the Convention. He made the following eloquent plea: "The Negroes of the South have always looked upon Colonel Roosevelt as a fair minded man, who judged them impartially and without prejudice," he said. "Following the Chicago convention, we worked earnestly to organize a movement for Roosevelt in Florida. "We did not and do not seek leadership. We simply seek recognition. We do not seek office. We are actuated by an admiration of Roosevelt and his principles. But in closing the new party to us, Colonel Roosevelt shuts out a beam of hope that has arisen in the Southern Negro. race. We don't want to rule or control, but hope for Negro elevation, economically, industrially, and intellectually. We were not brought to this country with our consent. We were compelled to learn a strange language, strange habits, and strange modes, and I think that it must be admitted that in the 300 years we have lived in this country we as a race have made remarkable strides in the civilization of the white man which he has required 6,000 years to bring to its present stage. "We know that a bar exists between the white man and the Negro. But has the white man ever considered what it means to the Negro. It closes to the Negro all of those things which are ideals in his country and worth while. The realization of ambition before the world, the aim of all white men and unlimited to them, is confined to a limited sphere for the Negro. Many of the Northern and Western colored delegates were at first embittered by the stand that Roosevelt took in his letter to Julian Harris, but upon representations being made to them that a division of the white vote was necessary in the South in order to secure to the race increased political power in that section of the country and that the next convention of the new party would most likely see colored delegates from the South, they saw the point and went away still Roosevelt men. George W. Ellis, of this city, former secretary at the Liberian legation, was among the men to sharply criticise the action of Colonel Roosevelt. G. L. P. Taliliaferro, of Philadelphia; J. C. Gilmer, State Liberian for West Virginia; Joseph P. Evans and L. H. Davenport, both of Maryland, were among those who left determined to work harder than ever for the Progressive party and its candidates. Colonel Roosevelt, during his speech Tuesday, declared that he was in no way hostile to the Negro as a citizen and pointed to the high caliber of many of the Northern and Western delegates of color as proof that the Progressive party is determined to recognize high citizenship in the race. He said in part: "The system of trying to force on the Southern States conditions which we cannot make exist has failed. I propose to take toward the Southern States the exact attitude we take toward West Virginia, Maryland, and the Northern States, and I believe in taking that attitude we shall naturally and spontaneously see from the Southern States a the repetition of the conditions in the Northern States. "The white man who seeks to make the Negro discontented with the action we have taken is the worst foe of the black race. We are standing against the brutality of Democracy and hypocrisy of the Republicans. We are beginning by taking steps of Justice toward the Negro of our on States. We are setting the standard in semi Southern States like West Virignia. We can have a reasonable hope that our brethren of the South, when we no longer attempt to drive them, when it is a matter of honorable obligation with them as with us, will meet us in this effort." Joseph P. Evans was placed on a committee to notify the vice presidential candidate of his nomination. PROPER RECREATION MUST BE PROVIDED Conditions at Shadyside And Other Shore Resorts Sharply Criticised CITY RESORTS THE CONTRIBUTING CAUSE Proper Recreation Centres For Working Classes Urged By Rev. Dr. Bragg Shadyside Park, other resorts and saloons where men, women, and young girls congregate nightly were sharply criticised at a public massmeeting at Sharp Street Memorial Church Wednesday night. The principal speaker was Rev. Dr. Davis, of the Lord's Day Alliance, who said that condoning violations of the Sunday closing law would pave the way for "open" Sundays, as characterize many cities in the West. Other speakers included Mr. Nichols, an elder of Grace Presbyterian Church; Thomas Marshall, Revs. W. Edward Williams, Junius Gray, M. J. Naylor, Mr. Bishop, of Mt. Winans, who said that river resorts had greatly decreased his summer congregations; D. G. Mack, who presided, and George F. Bragg, Jr. who said that Shadyside and similar resorts existed because city resorts were a contributing source. He said: "The closing of "Shadyside" Park or any other place which is a public nuisance, is what ought to be done in the interest of public morals. But the whole subject suggested by this affairs brings into prominence one or two important things worthy of the most serious attention of all Christian people. First. Shadyside flourishes because there are many contributing streams to make up the volume of questionable business there carried on. There are any number of places, throughout the city where colored men, women and even children, nightly congregate to drink beer, dance, carouse, and have what they term "good times." Secondly, there is a strong element of good in what is offered at Shadyside. I am told that it is a park like place where the hard working people may secure a certain amount of recreation, although it be mixed with a great deal of evil destructive of their highest good. The moral: the people who go to Shadyside fare human beings for whom Christ died. Admitting that they are in error, and in evil ways it so much the more becomes the duty of the Christian forces to consider and wisely plan whereby such working people may have just the harmless recreation and pleasure which is really demanded by their physical and social constitution. If the proper kind is not given them they will surely take that which is in sight, although it may be mixed with much evil. Of still greater importance it is that the Christian forces devotedly and sympathetically touch these people in the spirit of Jesus Christ, convince them that it is the love of Christ, which constrained them seeking their genuine good, and not their worst. Senator Newland's Wife Washington, Aug. 8.—The wife of Senator Newlands and Herbert Claude, manager of her estate at Tenleytown, have been sued for $5,- 000 damages each by William Botts who claims that he was falsely arrested and detained in jail on a charge of cutting down 25 trees on the Newland property. Botts who is a well known colored resident, was formerly employed on the estate. Thomas L. Jones is one of the attorneys. Prof. E. C. Williams, principal of the M street High School, has been elected to a full professorship in Howard University. Attorney and Mrs. Jones, of Dayton, O., were in the city this week. Great preparations are being made for the session of Mystic Shriners and Knights Templars that will be held here week after next. 1.500 visitors are expected. Robert L. Rhea spent Sunday in Baltimore. Architect W. Sidney Pittman and family have gone to Texas for an indefinite stay. CARNEGIE SENDS $8,000 FOR WILBERFORGE As Part Payment For A Girl's Dormitory That (Spcial to The Afro-American Ledger.) Wilberforce, O., August 8.—Mr. Andrew Carnegie, who is now at Skilo Castle, Scotland, sent President Scarborough, a few days ago, $8,000 in part payment of his pledge of funds to complete the girl's new dormitory. This building will be finished in September at the cost of something over $11,000. Toward this amount Mr. Carnegie contributes $17,000. This will complete the building free from all debt. The National Federation of Colored Women, of which Mrs. Booker T. Washington is president, has accepted the invitation of President Scarborough, to hold its next National meeting at Wilberforce in July 1913. Lieutenant John E. Green, of the 25th Infantry, U. S. A., at the request of President Scarborough, was returned to Wilberforce University, as Commandant of the Military Department, for another year. Lieut. Green's time, three years, having expired, he had been ordered back to his regiment, but the law permitted him to serve the University for another year. Two new teachers have been elected to positions in the college department of Wilberforce University. Prof. A. J. White, a graduate of Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., formerly in Wiley University, Marshall, Texas, will take the chair in Greek. Miss Edna H. Cook,, a talented young lady of Chicago a graduate of Howard University, Washington, D. C., will assist in the department of English, and Science. Rev. Dr. T. H. Jackson is coming back to his Alma Mater, as professor in Payne Theological Seminary.. Dr. Jackson graduated in 1870, in a class of three that has since distinguished itself in public life. The other two of the class were Dr. J. T. Jenifer, recently elected Historian of the church, and Dr. J. H. Welch, of Chattanooga, Tenn. Whites Lease Pekin Theatre Chicago, Aug. S—Owing to the fact that the heirs of the late Robert Motts have been unable to agree, the Pekin Theater has been leased to whites for moving picture purposes. Under Mott's management the theatre was money maker, and he presented well-known colored men and women of the theatrical world in roles from vaudeville to grand opera. PRICE THREE CENTS CHICAGO READY FOR BUSINESS LEAGUE Visitors Will Be Given A Royal Welcome By Citizens of Windy City BIG BUSINESS HOUSES WILL OPEN THEIR DOORS Colonel Midnight Attends The Sessions of a Successful Fra- Houston, Texas.—It seems that the people are very much interested in the coming session of the National Negro Business League which is to be in Chicago. There will be many people who will go to Chicago for the first time in their lives. After reading what is being said about the way the Chicago people are going to treat the visitors I do not blame those who can raise the price for going. It is going to be the greatest meeting in the history of Business League going, and now could it be otherwise.? For this question, I will answer that Dr. George C. Hall is chairman of the local league, and William D. Neighbors is secretary, saying nothing about the local committees and officials who will be on hand to assist in the work Almost ever since the birth of the league Chicago has had an official Hon. S. Laing Williams has held the position known as compiler. I do not know myself just what that is, but I am informed by R. C. Houston, Jr., of Fort Worth that Mr. Williams compiles all the papers, and other things such as addresses and speeches for publication But that is not the question, I am sure he is one of the most active men in preparing for the work. Then I have been informed that some of the people are going to Chicago just to get to see Jack Johnson and get a look into his beautiful home. All this may be true, and if they are, this will be made possible. I want to see him myself. I have been in his house, but he was away. There have been many things said about the social features. For instance, there is going to be a real ride out in Lake Michigan, and I will ride in another part of the country. They will get together all the available carriages without horses, those that moan and grunt as they go along, known as automobiles, or something like that and they will ride the visitors all through the city in them, visiting the commercial houses, the packing houses, and then going to the place where they kill cows, and hogs and sheep. and all other kind of eating meat. Then they are going over something I never heard of before. I have been hearing people talk about streets and avenues, but I never heard "Buller Bards," before, so I am going to see what they are. I am told that they are going over all of them in Chicago. Now when it comes to the eating business, Dr. Hall has given it out that the Chicago people are going to spread themselves in a banquet, and that means eating. I like to eat and I will be on hand for my share of it. They will have to do some spreading, if I know what I am talking about. I think I do. I understand that at no time in the history of the National Negro Business League have the inducements for attending been so great and many are taking hold. Continued on Page 5. Fall City, Ore., Aug. 8.—Hiram Starr, a wealthy farmer and 'member of the Free Mehodist Church, left all of his property to the Tuskegee Institute. He was 85 years of age. Sells His Toenails For Education Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 9.—Dr. George Jackson owes his collegiate training to selling his toenails to the students of Southwestern College of which he is an alumnus. The white students of the college, who played the mandolin, believed that the toenail of a cofed man was better to pick a mandolin with than "pick" from tortoise or celluloid, so they entered into a bargain with Jackson to furnish them with toenail "picks." Jackson, as a consequence, wore shoes several sizes too large so that he could sell his toenails to the musically inclined students. ROOSEVELT'S POLICY WILL HELP THE NEGRO Philadelphia, Aug. 9.—The letter that Theodore Roosevelt sent to Julian Harris regarding the exclusion of Southern colored delegates from the first convention of the Progressive party is the subject for varying comment here. There is a strong Roosevelt sentiment here, and it is not thought that the colored vote committed to the cause of the Colonel will turn to Taft an appreciable extent because of the letter, but that those who have become "sore" may turn to Woodrow Wilson. Rev. Dr Matthew W. Anderson, principal of the Berean Manual Training School, and Rev. Dr. William A. Creditt, pastor of Cherry Memorial Baptist Church, are among those who criticise the Roosevelt men. Rev. Dr. Charles A. Tindley, pastor of Calvary church and one of the best known ministers in the Delaware M, E. Conference, takes the view that Roosevelt was actuated by motives that will ultimately mean increased political power for the Negro in the South. He says: "If I understand it correctly, Mr. Roosevelt's position is a good one, since he is trying to undo some of the evils from which he has suffered in the past," said Doctor Tindley. As I understand, his letter, he feels that the Republican party has made a blunder in seeking to use colored people in places where their use has made friction for the party. He wishes to eliminate his evil by using them where they can be used with profit to the party. I don't think Mr. Roosevelt has any feeling against the race. What he seems to be driving at is to strengthen the party, in which all good citizens will join with him." Rev. Charles Blackwell pastor of the Central Baptist Church, was also of the opinion that Colonel Roosevelt was actuated by the best intentions when he wrote his letter concerning the Southern colored voters to Julian Harris. Chicago Y. M. C. A. Started Chicago, Aug. 8.—The cornerstone of the new $10,000 building for the Colored Y. M. A. C. was laid a few days ago with imposing ceremonies. During the sessions of the National Negro Business League a big fair and carnival will be held on State street between 31st and 35th. James A. Ross expects to open headquarters for Western Negro Democrats at 3004 Brunswick S. ST, LOUIS GREETS BISHOP PARKS ecoi — on HONOR THE HEAD OF FIETH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT. amie. — Notable Gathering At St. Paul Chapel, Where Reception Was Held-Spirit Of Unity Prevails. | St Louis—he colored people of St. Louis, filled with the Infectious pro- gressive spirit. of this western metrop- ‘lis, are making history. Long prow!- nent én the educational world because ‘of the splendid equipment of its schools. ‘conspicuous in religious. circles by the ‘magnificence of fis churches, its col- ‘ored population: is now experiencing fusiness und political awakening that augurs big things for the future of the race in this secon. ‘Phe latter part of July hundreds of epresentative citixeus, business and professional inen froin ail the churches and scores of visiting clergymen from ‘the Fifth episcopal district of the A. M&M. B. church gathered at St, Paul ‘chapel to welcome Bishop H, B. Parks to the district. It was a. notable gathering—notuble ‘not alone in the fact that all the col fored. evangelical churebes in the city ied with each other in extending cor- iat greetings {0 Ue distinguished churcbinat, but because of the domi nant note of ricial naity sounded ly ‘all. the. spenkers in. an effort to foster every possible ageney for racial better: ment and uplift + Séeret Society and Political Notes: | Auotter big event was the sessions fof the grand lodze Kuights of Pythi- as and Knights of Sabor, ‘These sath- erings have beouzht together hu- Areds of representative mien and wo- Smen from all parts of the state, ‘The amiqne features of the oecasion were ghe joint eneainpinent of their uniform Gepartments at Kelaze park, joint participation tk (he tester paraite aud a union competitive drill and auli- tary ball. In polities the bltek vorer is evidene: fing his growing sense of racial con- sciousness he bringing out cundid:ttes for nomination for stile senator and ‘congressman of the ‘Twelfth consres- sional district, the second richest dis- ‘strict in. the Enited States, the Wall strect district in. New York being first tn wealth ‘he voters are very optimistic and feel sure {hat the enthusiastic support awhich will be given the- candidates geil! have a twofold moral effect, ins: much as It will create wholesome re- aspect for the Negro politically, as well ‘as rouke him more fully conscious of his own power when exercised as a sonit. y Real Estate and Banking Interests, !-fhe most notable event In business ‘elreles is the organization of a bauk, ‘eapitalized-at $200,000, In which some ‘of the foremost men of the race locally ‘are interested. Realty investments are active. New Dusiness ventures are being launched weekly: ‘fhe Osborne Printing com- jpans has Installed a cylinder’ press. ‘upon whieh will be printed the West: ‘ern. Star of Zion, a publication created aby the recent general confercice of ‘the A. M. B. Zion church. Feeling that the church. should have a purt in the selection of proper amuse: ments for the people, St. Paul chapel, under the splendid leadership of Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, has projected x mon- ister terrace garden. which will aford enjosincut and pleasure for all who desire such diversion. : Influence of the Press Recognized. The spirit of harmony and thrift fs Sn the air: a new Nexto is forging to the roar. aud. recoznizing the grind: Sng, crashing competition of American industrial life, he is realizing en thorougliness and solidarity of purpose alone can warrant any: measure of sue: cess in the struggles of life. In the furtherance of Us new racial propaganda the Argus. the Advance. the Central Afro-American and the AVestern Star of Zion, onr local publi- cations, are rendering yeoman service. This Is evidence that the power of the press is still vital in molding. publie sentiment and in cresting an atmos- ‘phere in which reforms must of neces: sity (itive and develop zood fruitaze. Competent Man on Staff of ¥. M. C. A. ‘Phe Young Meu's Christian associa- tlon.in Indianapolis, Ind., is fortunate 4n securing the services of Mr. Joseph ©. Hayes on its official staff, Mr ayes is ‘a native of ‘Terre Haute. In which city he recelred bis earlier edu- cation. He was also a student at Wal- den university in Nashville, Tenn. Co three. years. Mr. Uayes ts fond of athletics. and music. Iis special line will:be in the membership department. .Musical Productions of E. C. Melvin. ‘One of the busiest composers in Pittsburgh is Edward C. Melvin, whose special: line is piauo and viotin composition. “Musing.” one of his best. piano pieces. Ix attracting wile attention, Mr. Melvin ts young, su Bitions and self reliant. If he con ‘tinues he will some day rank with those whose musical productions have ‘made tlem famous. WOMEN DEPLORE LYNCHING. Northeastern Federation Believes Sov~ ernment Can Stop Mob Violence. ‘Tue committee on resolutions at’ the recent niceting of the Northeastern Yederation of Women's: Clubs held in Jersey’ City, N. J, made the follow: tng report, which was sdopted: We, the resolutions committee of the Northeastern Federation of Women’s Clubs, assembled in Jerser City, Ned. In the Lafayette Mreshyterinn ehureh, veg to submit for your consideration and adoption the following resolutions: Resolved, That we unanimously: express ‘our gratitude to the Entertaining club, the Afro-Ameriean. Women’s Industrlat Teague, also to the Art club, which so ably: assisted them, and. to the mayor of the elty Cor his cordial words of weleom: Kiso to the pastor and members of the Lafayette Presbyterian church. “Resolved, ‘That we extend our hearts thanks to the little pages and to all those who faithfully: served on the program and that we congratulate the race for the splendid number of graduates who shave ‘come from our schouls and. colleges. this Sear, We commend the parents of these graduates for thelr sucrifice and nersever- ance, thereby making it possible for these graduates to reach tho desired goal. Tesolved, That we deplore the stendy Inereave of Iyichings und the continued apathy of the United States: government in not enforcing the constitution even when women and children are. bing lynched, Ag Mts known the United States government does austhing {© decins best for the protection of American. citizens, We fect net 6 and others similar of the eonstitution make It possible for the Kov~ ernment to prevent Iynchings without state legisiatton, ‘That wo extend to the National Association For the Advance- ment. of Colored People thanks for. tts great work in protecting and advancins the rights of our people. ‘As we carefully. look’ with microseopie exes over the phitforms of the two reat political jurties In our country we see no Bolution of our grext American problem. We hex every woman here and xt hone connected with Uns bony to pray’, labor and werk, above all, urging them to stand united in the solving of our own problesn, ‘Miss Troberta J. Dunbstr, chalrmanz Mrs, Agnes Adams, Mrs, Emestine Koss, Miss Flizabeth A. Atickens, Mr, M. Cravach Simpeon, secretary. ECHOES FROM THE HAMPTON INSTITUTE CONFERENCE Prominent Educators Bring Hopeful Message From Rural Districts. Mampion, Va.—The sixteenth unnnal Tlampten Histitute couference recently held in this Lown wis: attended by educators and workers along ere special lines of racial uplift front many sections, ‘The information re ceived from the various speakers will go far toward bringing about better conditions in rural life if property used. ‘Addresses were made by industria! snpervisors in rural schools of Vir xinia, Jackson Davis, supervisor of rural clementary schools in Virginia, outlined the work of the supervising teachers. ‘Thomas: Jesse Jones of the Tnited States bureau of education tid the story of Nezro progress reve:tled by the census of 1910. ‘The figures show that the colored farmers of the south cultivate 100.000. 000 acres. ‘The buildings on these farms are worth almost a billion dol- lars, Negro farms have inereased 20 per cent and the population 10 per cent. White farms have increased IS per cent. white populntion 24 per’ cent The Nexro death rate bas been re- duced during the last decade from 25 to 24 per thousand. Negroes in. the Gnited. States in: erensed at the rate of 113 per cent. ‘This rate is equal to that of European countries securing increases by birth over deaths. Nexro illiteracy has de ereased from 44 per cent to 20. In Virginia the reduction has been from 44.6 to 30 per cent. In 1910 ai per cent of all colored farmers in Vir gina owned their farms. Colored owners in Georgia increased 3S per cent.; farms owned by colored men fo: creased from $2,000 ( 122.000. TM Gandy, Petefbur. Va. spoke on needs of Negro rural life in Vite ginia, Robert It, Moten, commandant of Hampton institute, spoke on the “Negro Organization Society,” found: et for the improvement of the Nexre conditions through stare wide co-op» erition. EB. L, Snyder of the ‘Tnskeze« Institute discussed the problem of feed: ing students economically. M. W. Reddick, Americus, Ga. die: cussed inethods of raising money for schiouls, Round tables dealing with problems of health. and farm life were condneted by Dr, 1. J. Franee. Ports: month, Va. and Charles K, Graham of Flampton Institute, HIRAM H. STARR DIES AT 85. Wealthy Western Pioneer Leaves Es- tate to Booker T, Washington. It is reported that Hiram H. Starr. a wealthy western pioneer, died. re- cently. leaving ali of bis estate to Dr. Booker ‘l. Washington, to be used for educational purposes in connection with the Tuskegee (Ala) institute. ‘Mr. Starr resided in Falls City, Ore.. ‘and was a member of the Free Metl: odist Episcopal church, He was never married and: was eighty-five years of age. A nephew in Maricopa. Cal, is satd to be the only surviving relative. Henry Lincoln Johnson's New Client. Denry Lincoln Johuson. recorder of deeds ut. Washington, has been. elected attorney: general of the Nationat Ne- gro Independent Politica) lergne. Fie “ill have charge of the league's work in moving against race proscriptive measures, as well as the drafting of legislation tor the amelioration of prejudiced conditions. Mr. Johnson is an alumnus of Atlanta university’ and the law schoo! of the University. of Michigan. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER a 1 Hardy as an Architect, HAYNES SPEAKS i Bost people Kuow that ‘Chomas Tare } ay’s first profession was that of ar f chitecture, but fewer are probably uware of the nature of his earliest ef- forts as a scribe. Le was a rather strunge one, consisting in the wridng. of love letters for the village gicls of his native place to their soldier sweet- | MUCH {OF PROGRESS MADE) bewts in India. Le did noe even, like | Samuel Kichardson, compose the let- DUE TO THEIR fers, but was merely an auninuensis. When Mr. Murdy began to write on FIDELITY. his own account his first article ap- ims peared in Chambers’ Journal. It was fan article entitled “How t Built My- Director Of National League On| self 4 House.” written when the ein: os : Drro novelist was designing churches Urban Conditions Emphasizes | wit Sir Arthur Slombeld, Mr. Hardy < was fond of his first profession, und _ Work And Benefits Of for twetve years lie enjoyed ff, becom- ‘ ‘ ing wt prize man of the Koyal Institi- Organization. thon of British Architects in 1863. But | Hampton, Va—The bienntal con- vention of the National Association of Women’s Clubs recently held in this town at the Hamptsin Institute’ was Jargely attended, Delegates from wo- amen’s clubs in most all sections of tlie country. were present. Among the anon invited: to speak and. who deliv- ered addresses was Urofessor George KE. Haynes, one of the dircetors: ot the Nations! League on Urban Conditions. rofessor Haynes wits recently hon- ored with the dezree of. doctor of philosophy by Cohunbia untyersity. Dr, Haynes’ address is in part as fol- lows: | We sve standing upon the threshold of ‘the semicentenntal uf sir eianelpatton revi chattel shivers Liars the sears that have passed we halve etlmbed slowly, ‘but surely, up the leizhts of civilization, Hitting a3 we climb «il the mations that touch us. Ne cur poste Mave struggled ward they have Leen héket with foes from with- in spite of it all tliee have made prog: pose, {hope you will not thinke diac f {els merely’ to theaw bouquets whee f wae that our people could not have moved Re eS Bes Sig 2 Ce eo eee a oe a ee re ane Cea + Bes ee ee So eae Tipena: upward as they have done If there had ot been in our milisu wmnen as noble, x3 voted, as self sacrificing, a8 any" ne>ole can elaiin. then truth gets a hearing there witt be one pacan of praise for Nesro. woian- ood, Aithowtt targely unpretected, reat Trainer, often laoriy nrovied for i fw contributed: the greatest power Pro ueliyg our progress, With, x numberof Sulers, ie ix ing privilege to work ey: by Gay to detter the environment for that Seviring. womanhwod, for the manhood Apo whieh IL deqenuts and fer the child. wees Mont whieh It budg. Therefore t ‘come before yout, delegates of the Nation SP Manctation uf: tetared Women's Chis, to maken plea For i better etrironment find larger frerdant hice the pear ut the exnclyncion pron hamation Negroes mv heen tevin tn Taleo mittens tothe twine elt Hees ee nat bunt thieeefonetio at che opatation nui hive in the enumtey. sn The eleven southern states the. number Wing in towns ail cities bas. inereied Honstaatly at the rave of over onrshalt ot per erat each sear dura newely. thirty seen tener. is tna Leto and 3 Jerent @€ the total joptikation Tiving in Sities Ti come, therefore, ta plead for your éo- oprenition with, the Sarat. Teague ‘on Ueinin Chovtiuioas, Aone U's in Ws ettoets Hii there eneisunmenc nf sur eo" Fae ee Cee aujumugiene te. Mister My mubere falas smstorally into Tigee pats the. toavement. of Ne- rare diction. (2) seaereyittor within te Elle and cha ie meanss and (3) plans (0 Wetter the eit environment fi cue practical seulvities in, the eltles witha two eure there, ha-hesn tremet onus prositeas ad ar neser thatthe fax at we dreamed’ at the. begining. tn Mee fork aay we have combined tree Af the etrengese ergata tons inaie un. ot the teantng white and eabured elizens thc | have been werking fer tive or six years Ae vations phuises of cmditons there These organizations, nvwe formal into the Saiisent teoaues nave supmmec. the. only Siored! pronation officer tn the court of Eeneral Senston. Pein era were time: for ing 10 tel syuiu of tha errr service Mien Grace Cuanp- beat is rendering 10 scores of mr You Tae: etugh, ty gome within. the tolls of We int. We herve a travelors” aid and “protective worker, whose work in dealing ‘ith young wunnen and gis a8 she meets hem at the boats and train anda se Juiz knowledxe et them betore they Cail ‘Soatd iit another snteresting chapter We run a boys: eamp and supervise the ‘tresh air work being done in the cits. We fivce, comm nleixhborhood chine for better ng the conditions in the nelehborkood and have brought toxether all of the people ‘Working among zirls and working. amon dows im the city for a monthly conference Crarthe prnulérns ‘at. which. thes. are Sorkinge, There “are only. some of the Tmny aetIvitige of our New York work. We have davslored branches that are erring sie work in Pilani, St Enule, Memphis and in Naehvitle.” We are Decinaing with tevelers ald. work by workers in Raltimere and Norfolk, ‘The matter of bringing home the problems c4 social uplift. to, our eallese south the Nengue has sitive wih Fisk university, Atlanta. Baptist college and Talladega col- lege in developing courses in economics, Mutcitey ood. Matgey? a Hardy as an Architect, Most neople buow that ‘Thomas Tar- ay's first profession was duit of ar: cbitecture, bot fewer are probably aware of the nature of his eurliest ef- forts as a scribe. [twas a rather strange one, consisting in the wridine of love letters for the village glvls of his native place to their soldier sweet- hearts in India, He did not even, like Samuel Kichardson, compose the let- fers, but was merely an aumunuensis. When Mr. Hardy began to write on his own account his first article ap- peitred in Chambers’ Journal. It was an article entitled “How L Built My- self a House,” written when the en Drro novelist was designing churches with Sir Arthur Blombeld, Mr. Hardy wus fond of his first profession, and for twelve years hie enjoyed It, becom- ing wt prize man of the Koyal Tnstitt- tion of British Architects in 1863. But by the time be was thirty It had be- come clear to him that his work lay among books rather than houses and churches, and he relinquished: archi- tecture for literature after the appear- ance of his first volume, “Desperate Remedies."—Westininster Gazette,, Maanificent Kaieteur. One of the greatest natural wonders in the world is the falls of Kaicteur, in British Guiana, ‘The valley through Which the river tlows, below the falls, is quite impassabie, aud probably no one lias ever reached the Lottom of the full, ‘The fall is 741 feet high, more than four times the helgit of Niagara, more than three times the height of Ranker Hill monument, 200 feet liizh- er than the. Washington monument and 300 feet: higher than St. Peter's dome. A smooth hut rapid elver, nearly 100 feet. wide, tows «quietly to the brink and turns qnielly downward, In its fall it brenks inte soft white mist ond renches the bottom inst chaos of seeth- ing clouds. ‘There fs a gentle soar. Only now aud then, from the hidden caverns at the bottom, a deep, thin dermis. gtawl arises: that gives sone hint of the forces conteniing thece— National Geographic Maxizine, Pe RE ero The quezi! of Cinserals is consid: ered the nest bennifal bint in the world. [is plumage vies with the rain. Dow anil stiues with a metallic ister, Tintil within the last few years i was unknown, te srignee, iiainly owhig to the fact tha it ke heranir siueng the feathered creatures, delighting in thy sileuee of high altinndes, it divells on mountain beigiis shove 7.k00 feet In clevittion. ‘The quezal-was the reyal bind of ihe Aztecs, and its plumes were used tu decoraie the healdresses and clovks of ihe kings of that laud. 13 breast fs a britiiant searlet, while Its green tail atiting a length af three feet, IE ix abont the size of the common pizcon, [onests in holes in rotten tees, whieh it enlarges with ils Lill, so as to make at rodmy ant comfortable resi dency. ‘The yong are hatched totally devoid of feathers, ee ook ee eee The following is a ease of poetic jus- tiee as meted out in France: A Sari. sian architect was sitting in his otlice when he heard a knock at the door, As he wished 19 be alone he took no notire of the knock, but went ou with his work, A few moments tater he heard a key moving in the lock, Not doubting that his visher was a robber, the architect armed himself with a re- volver and quietly hid behind -some curtains. Uresently the thie€ entered and proceeded to rifle the place, ‘Then suddenly he started and grew pale. In a mirror he had scen a revolver leveled at his head from behind the enrtains. “Open the window,” ordered Use mr: ehitect, “and shout ‘Police! " The Wuerglar lad ne alternative bit to obey sind so-sunimoned the ollicer hy whom lie was to be arrested Green Bag. ‘S22 faaliah, Tt was the lnnete hour and the book- Keeper had contrived to Inve five min- ates’ chat with the girl who kept the petty exsh, He was in love: with her and had summoned up sufliglent cour- age Lo pHopaxe, “Marry you? exclaimed the girl, “Good gracions, nal 1 don't want noth. ing to do with you. T wouldn't muery son—uot if you was the list man on earth. hs thar phtin English?" ‘The hovkkeeper was mortitied, Sttis ceristiniy plain cnaugh." he x@- mitied, “but Mm afraid 1 can't eon scientionsly call St. English."—Tendon Answers, Camphor Laurels In Japan, ‘There is at stringent law In Japan fhat when ene camphor laurel is cut down anorher must be planted in ts place. ‘The tree fs hardy and long fived. uttaining to an. enormous size. Lt Is covered with a small leaf of a vivid green color. ‘Mie sect, or berries, grow in clusters. resembling the black cur- rant in size and appearance, And the wool, is employed for every purpose. from cabinetmaking lo shipbuliding. ‘pees. ci fenatle Ott. Foote, the comedian, was once threat- ened with a whipping leeause he had earicatured a certain mun, £fé apolo- gized fervently. adding. “Why, [ mke myself off sometimes!” And, slipping through an opening in a fence, be illus: trated the deed, Presumption. “What are you. writing, old chap?” - “An article entitled ‘Advice to Grad- vates.'" “EM! Advice to grad— Well, of ai the presimpiion!"—Boston ‘Transeript. An Improvement. King Arthur had just invented the ronnd table. “Can yon Invent a bureau that. 9 man’s wife will let him have two draw: ers of?’ we asked.—Exchange. -..JSOHN 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, Receptioas, etc., fron. ais.own stables at the most reasonable rates. You-need not come.to see him, just call South 422 or Seuth 396-Y. 142 W. 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WKS. WM. LUNCAN, Agent, Moving Picture Parlor We change our pictures te please our patrons 1230 PENNSYLVANIA’ AVE, near Lanvale street Weicht! Tuberculosis! Are you losing weight? Do you feel worn out, tired and drooping? If so, haveyour lungs examined. A stitch in time saves nine. Use the famous re- constructive Tonie “STRENGTH & LIFE” which prevents Tuber- culosis and checks all incipient cases if the direction is followed. Don’t allow your existence to-be shortened by Tuberculosis. It is preventable by the defensive pro- cess of building up. Di. Camp-. bell-is. Specialist in Tuberculosis,. Indigestion, Neurosis & Rheuma~ ‘tism. Has the least death rate of the physicians.in Baltimore. He examines thoroughly and tells if ease is béyond remedial aid. Call or write Dr. David Newton E. Campbell, 1369 N. Carey Street, Baltimore, Md. C. & P, Madison’2682 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: Baving:had experience in the Painting ‘Trade T especiaily solicit your patroo~ age As-an Advertiser Try the Afro-American. --- THE POST GRADUATE COURSE AT TUSKEGEE Theory and Practice Combined In Training For Future Usefulness. INTERESTING STORY OF THE PEACH CROP From the Setting Out of The Shrubs to the Marketing of the Fruit (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Aug. 8 Just as one finishes at college and then pursues special studies in a university, so students, after receiving a fair elementary training in both academic and manual work are turning their attention to special industrial training at Tuskegee Institute. In no calling is this special training in higher demand than in Agriculture, and in no school are the facilities so ample to meet this demand as at Tuskegee. There is the laboratory with its appliances and apparatus suited to the experimental study of farming--to the study of seeds, seed germination, chemistry of soils, and the composition and importance of various kinds of fertilizer. The best Negro teachers available, teachers who understand the colored student and teachers who can also grow the product, conduct the classes and experiments. On the other hand, there is the farm with its 2,400 acres of farm land, 1,000 of which is under cultivation, to test and apply the theories developed in the laboratory This combination of theory and practice exists not only on the general farm but in the special branches of farming as well. Over all farming industries there is one man known as the Director of Agriculture. Under him, there is a head for each division. Then there is one man who instructs in, and has charge of pig raising—and he actually raises pigs. There is another who has charge of butter making and the selling of milk—while actually making butter and supplying a market himself. There is a third who gives instruction in truck farming—while he himself is raising and handling produce for 2,000 people about Tuskegee Institute. It thus happens that no student could take a course in agriculutre and go away a mere farm laborer. Rather he goes away with skill in all the various lines of his work. The story of this year's peach crop at Tuskegee Institute will illustrate in detail this system of Agriculture training. In the orchard there were several students specializing in fruit growing. Of course they were taught in a practical way how to grow other fruits than peaches, but as peaches called for the biggest harvest they will be taken. To begin with the school bought 1,000 peach shrubs and set them out on land that was good for little else, but excellent for peach growing. It taught the student how to set out a peach tree—how deep to dig, when to dynamite a hole and why, what vegetables could be grown in the young orchard and why; when the growing of any other product in the orchard should cease and why. At the same time there was a vast orchard over there bringing forth peaches. What was to be done here and why. There was smudging to be done if the weather was cold, there was the making of solutions for spraying the tree. Moreover, there was spraying for different purposes and at different times of the year, each requiring a different solution. There was one kind of spraying for San Jose Scale, another kind for insects, and still another kind for worms. All the theories of spraying peaches were learned—and they applied right there on the trees. Then came the peach harvest. Given a large peach crop, how shall the student save it. The first problem was that of labor Persons were hired to pick by the bushel, but it was found that they raked anything off the tree to fill up the measure. Thus they ruined the harvest. Then these persons were hired by the day, but an average number of bushels were determined upon and required of each picker. If a workman fell below the average for any length of time he was docked. It was found too that very small boys and girls can pick peaches thus saving the heavy workmen for other tasks. Another problem they learned to handle was that of marketing. What will a man do when his products overrun the local markets? ROOSEVELT CAMP REV. R. C. RANSOME Break into another market. How, and at what gain? All this the young fruit grower learned this year by actually doing, for this was the situation confronting the fruit growing division at Tuskegee Institute. Thus the student fruit grower learned how to plant, harvest, pack, and ship his fruit meeting in a practical way every problem he would meet in actual life. The incident in the fruit growing division is typical as showing the kind of training the Negro agriculturalist receives. He meets this same happy combination of theory and practice in farming, truck gardening, market gardening, care and management of horses and mules, dairy husbandry, dairying, swine raising, beef production, and slaughtering, canning and veterinary science. To meet the demand for the student trained in agriculture Tuskegee offered several alluring advantages.. It will be noticed that in all cases the agricultural student must work, must do actual and profitable work. For this work the institute gave him certain advantages. In the first place, all other students on entering school pay $10 entrance fee; the post graduate agricultural student has this sum omitted. All other students pay $10 per month for board, part of which they may work out. The post graduate agricultural student receives $15 per month for his work. Thus, after his board is taken out he has $5 per month. In this way he receives training and earns a small wage besides. That good positions await him is shown by the positions held during the last few years by the Tuskegee graduate in Agriculture. There are T. M. Campbell, Washington A. Tate, Crawford D. Menafee, and Harry Simms, Farm Demonstration Agents for Uncle Sam. There are Watler S. Buchanan, Jesse E. Whitfield, Austus Simms, Luther Van Hose, Rollin W James, Dennis A. Starks, Christopher T. Evans, Grover C. Buchanan, all principles of schools or heads of agricultural work because of their training in Agriculture. Their salaries range from $50 to $100 per month the year round. Denton Notes. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Denton, Md., Aug. 8—Bethel A. M. E. Church and Denton M. E. Mission are holding a joint camp meeting at the People's Industrial Association Park. Rev. J. G. Bryant and C. H. Cooper are the pastors. Mr. J. L. Mason, of Baltimore, made a business trip here last Friday and Saturday. Mesdames Mary M. Hite and Carrie Turner, of Baltimore, were summoned to the bedside of their father, Mr. Thomas Harner. Mrs. Elsie Ross, of Baltimore, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roht. Fountain. Mrs. Elvelyn Salsbury, of Atlantic City, is visiting her sister-in-law Miss Beatrice Salsbury. Miss Julia Cooper, of Baltimore, is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Jessie Wayman, of Ridgley, Md., is visiting her brother, Fred Wayman. Mrs. Harriett A. Dyer has returned home from Chester, Pa., where she has been visiting her son. Mr. Joe Giebier, of Kingston, Jamacia, has been showing some very interesting scenes each night this week. Mr. Archie Fountain son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Fountain died last Sunday afternoon after an illness of several weeks. A mother and father and five sisters survive. Mrs. B. B. Bailey, of Pittsburg, Pa., is visiting her mother and sister-in-law, Mrs. M. A. Bailey, and Miss Lucy Bailey. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER ROOSEVELT SEVERELY CRITICISED BY HIS ENEMIES The Colonel's Letter To Julian Harris Concerning His Policy Toward Southern Negroes Is Generally Criticised by the Northern Press The letter that Colonel Theodore Roosevelt sent to Julian Harris, of Georgia, stating that he believed that the Southern Negro should be excluded from participation in the councils of the Progressive party has been generally criticised by the daily papers of the Northern and Western States. A number of opinions follow: Would Sacrifice Anything "Certainly no one believes that that would have been written had the colored delegates at the Chicago convention yielded to the tempting persuasiveness of Ormsby McHarg, and betrayed their trust in sufficient numbers to give Roosevelt the Republican nomination for President. They showed much keener sense of honor than his lieutenants who attempted to debauch them; but to make his point he marks himself ungateful and illogical. It is only another instance of his readiness to sacrifice anybody, friend well-wisher, or benefactor, who for the time being seems to be an obstacle in the fruition of his incorrigible obsession."—Boston Transcript. Venal Because They Oppose Him After charging that Mr. Roosevelt's backers trumped up contests with Negro delegates in the South at the Republican National Convention, the Philadelphia Public Ledger says: "Mr. Roosevelt now declares that the Republican party in the South is a fraud; that its Negro delegates are venal, representing nothing, and that persistence is employing the frauds in so far as disrupted the party in so far as Mr. Roosevelt's efforts can accomplish that end, but he was eager to use that fraud for the purpose of wresting the nomination from Taft and when he failed to have the "fraud" on his side he founds a party on his failure." Nothing New "The Progressive policy on the Negro question as declared from Oyster Bay is of a kind. To be sure, the Fourteenth Amendment, to the Constitution was intended to give equal political rights to men regardless of the color of their skin and the courts have interpreted the language literally, but is one of the cardinal principles of the Progressive party that the people shall rule, even in the interpretation of the Constitution. The colored brother must accept the measure of his Constitutional rights by the sentiment of the community in which he lives"—Philadelphia Bulletin. Swallows His Own Words That at a stroke Mr. Roosevelt swallows his own words, repudiates his own past, and goes over bodily to the position of the most extreme Southern Bourbons—namely, that the black man has no business in politics, and that, if he attempts to assert his Constitutional rights, they must be denied him by a combination of force and fraud. Col. Roosevelt knows perfectly what he is about. He makes no bones of giving up what he calls his "ideals" in the face of what he thinks to be "facts." These facts, he says, are very "sad," but we are bound to face them. Everybody can see, however, just what he is facing. He hopes to get votes in the South, but knows that, to do so, must sacrifice, the Negroes, and hence does it without a scruple. But the thing is so transparent that we do not believe it will impose upon anybody in the South, while in the North it should arouse new distrust of a man who lets no principle stand in the way of ambition. Particularly ought the self-respecting and intelligent Negroes of the North to resent this deliberate abandonment of their race, and refuse to have part or lot with the self-seeker capable of this brutal betrayal. A first and telling protest would be the withdrawal from the Chicago Convention of every colored delegate from the North."--The New York Evening Post. Shiftless and Insincere "Shiftiness and insincerity mark Mr. Roosevelt's deliverance on the Negro question. For his own sake he favors a lily-white party in the South, and a black and tan party in the North. Where the colored vote is cast and counted he wants a "whack" at it, and coddles the colored man with fine words. Where the colored vote is outlawed, he T. R. suscribes to the policy and endorses the nullification of the Constitution as respects that matter. He applauds the work of Thaddeus Stevens forty odd years ago, and that of James K. Vardaman today. In other words, Mr. Roosevelt is juggling with the Negro question as he is with all other questions. He is out for votes, and bidding for them in any way in any quarter that seems to him best for his purposes."—Washington Star. An Appeal To The Man. "The Progressive party will ask for the support of the colored vote as it asks for the support of the white man, on the broad ground that the policies it advocates will inure to the advantage of all the people. It wants the colored vote on no other ground, and until the colored man is prepared to act upon this principle and use his ballot for the general good, weighing party promises and professions as all other voters should do, calculating their effect to the reproach that he does not deserve the ballot."—Washington Times. StoneCrusher the Best The New York Sun sums up what Roosevelt might have said in his 20,000 word confession at Chicago, but which time precluded as follows: "Prove all things, hold fast that which is good." "I have tried the Steam Roller, but the Rock Crusher beats it to a frazzle." Nothing that has votes in it is alien from me. In the name of social justice we dote on the decent colored men in the North, but a movement of truth sincerity and wisdom requires their abstention from politics in the South. "As I have said of the trusts, is the colored man productive? If he can produce the votes it is imperative to the welfare of our people that he be encouraged. If he cannot produce the votes the Progressive party in the South would be damaged irreparably from the beginning by the admission of Negro delegates at Chicago. "I believe just as firmly in 'fraud' and stealing at the South as I condemn them at the North when they do not assist the movement "By helping Me, the colored men will help themselves. For the movements for universal and equal social justice, white and colored: black and white in the North, in the South, owing to prejudices that we respect even if we deprecate, whiter than the Lily or Myself. "It would be wicked as well as foolish to throw away votes." Each Bull Moose delegate from Louisiana carries one third of a vote, but the colored man there is not considered even a fraction of humanity.—Boston Transcript. Rapid Color Changes. Mr. Taft's secretary says third term candidate is white to the South and black to the North. 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Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE, AUG. 10, 1912 The "Bull Mooses" are still in the field and both of the old parties will have to "sit up and take no notice." --- For all time in the history of this country, after the election next November, the Afro-American will be found in all parties and if the "Bull Mooses" accomplishes nothing else it will have done well. It is a mighty good thing for the "Colored Brother." --- The efforts now being made by the police authorities to break up the mobs that generally follow the parades in this city are commendable, and we express the hope that they will not let up until the matter is a thing of the past. The disorderly crowds which generally follow the bands are anything else but creditable to the city and to the race, and the sooner they are given to understand that, things of this kind will not be tolerated here in Baltimore, the sooner they will learn to stand on the side walk and content themselves in viewing the passing throng. HATS OFF TO GOVERNOR GOLDSBOROUGH We take off our hats to Governor Goldsborough for the very effective manner he took to break up lynching in this State and bring to the bar of justice the murderers of King Johnson on Christmas morning last. Had he come out in the newspapers and made a big noise the game would have taken fright and would have been flushed before the gunner had gotten his gun in hand. But the quiet and effective way he went about it will no doubt bring good results. It has long been our contention that there was no good reason why lynching for any crime whatever, at least as far as the black man was concerned, should be tolerated. It is well known that in almost every Southern State the administration of the law is in the hands of the white people from governor down to the lowest official. Even in many places the Negro is not allowed to sit on a jury even when a colored man is being tried for the highest crimes and in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred there is not the slightest opportunity for any man, guilty or otherwise to escape. And so there is no excuse for any one to take the law into his own hands. If Governor Goldsborough does nothing else during his occupancy of the Executive Mansion at Annapolis than to set an example where by the Goverors of other states may take action in similar cases, he will have done well, and will deserve well at the hands of his constituents. ROOSEVELT AND THE NEGRO Theodore Roosevelt is his own platform on the Negro question. No platform is stronger than the real man behind it or who stands upon it. What Roosevelt believes about equity and justice towards the Negro is best interpreted in all his acts and they are many, when the Negro as a man has been concerned. In this point neither one of the other candidates can be compared with him. We all know that Mr. Taft does not stand at all on the "square deal" policy so far as the Negro is concerned. As for Mr. Wilson, in action in this respect, he is an unknown quantity. But whatever may be his personal inclinations, because of the attitude of the party he represents, we could hardly expect him to find the job in that direction, lest difficult than did the late Grover Cleveland. But as for Theodore Roosevelt, both his friends and his enemies have not the least doubt in the world where he stands and vigorously stands, with respect to absolute justice and equity in his dealings with the Negro as a man, and American citizen, possessed with every right our privilege as pertains to other American citizens. Roosevelt our next president is alright. There are certain individual who seem to believe it an awful thing that in the construction of the New National party, that in the South the Negro should be "barred" from occupying the front and choicest seats. As a matter of fact, this particular distinction is nowhere accorded the colored brother. In the North and West, he takes his place as a part of the ordinary household, while those in the head, and who manage affairs, are almost, if not entirely of the white race. It makes no difference whether a preponderance of the voters in that particular State are of the colored or white race, it is all the same. The only excuse that is offered for a reversal of this policy so far as the South is concerned, is because nearly all the prospective adherents of the new party are of the colored race. There seem to be so very few of the whites, comparatively speaking, who are progressively inclined But, Theodore Roosevelt is not only an independent and original thinker, but he is also bold and courageous. In the formation of a new party there must be both vision and wisdom. Its foundation must project into the future, and not simply be laid for today. If experience has taught us anything, it is to the effect, for its own sake, as well as for the good of the country, the present one party of white men, in the South, must be broken up, and a new alignment formed. This is an absolute necessity for the public good. This can not be speedily accomplished, but a beginning must be made if ever it is accomplished. Thus, with so desirable end in view, there was nothing else to be done, in the construction of the new party, than to make it possible for the best white men of the South, as few as they may be, to assume just such functions, in the new party, as their character, intelligence, and general standing in the various communities would wisely suggest. If, incidentally, this deprived the Negro of "leadership" at the same time it would prove a distinct and most valuable contribution both to his moral and material well-being, furnishing him with new friends, who, by reason of their association with him, in an earnest endeavor to benefit their particular section of the country, would more and more be drawn into sympathetic and helpful relations than any loss he might sustain in withdrawing or being withdrawn from the front seats in party affairs. It was the trick of the late carpet bagger contingency who opened up operations in the South, following the Civil War, to organize Negroes into clubs and political associations, making them feel "big" by bestowing empty honors as delegates, officials, etc., while they took due case to monopolize the federal patronage, and all the little odds and ends which fell from the political pie counter. If in the new alignment, by not insisting upon such prominence in directing the affairs of the household, we are able to realize more peaceful and helpful relations with our white neighbors, be better protected in the engagements of all our rights and privileges, as American citizens, such a disciplinary and preparatory training representative and capable men of the race, few they may be, who will gradually rise to the front seat THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER of leadership, upon such incontestable grouds of merit and general ability, as will be to the everlasting credit both to the race and to American institutions. GRAND LODGE, K. OF P., SUSPENDED The Virginia Grand Body Charged With Mismanagement Of Richmond, Va., Aug. 9.—The Virginia Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pytyhis has been suspended by Supreme Chancellor W. S. Green, following charges that the Supreme Lodge had been mismanaged and grossly extravagant in the management of affairs. John Mitchell, editor of the Riemhond Planet and grand chancellor for Virginia says that the Pythians of this State will contribute $1,000 toward an investigation of the charges. Mr. Mitchell was a candidate for supreme chancellor three years ago, but was desiccated defeated. In suspending the grand lodge, Supreme Chancellor Green charges that the grand lodge failed to pay lawful taxes imposed upon them and the mandates of the supreme lodge were openly defied. K. Of P. Grand Lodge Elects Officers Huntington, W. Va., Aug. 9—At the meeting of the Virginia Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias the following officers were elected: Prof. L. O. Wilson, grand chancellor; E. L. Morton, Fair mount, vice chancellor; C. W. Boyd. Charleston, grand keeper of records and seal; Dr. N. L. Edwards, Bluefield, grand medical register; T. J. Jones, Clarksburg, grand lecturer; Rev. J. J. Turner, Mt. Hope, grand prelate; R. H. Woods, Raymond City, grand marshall; C. N. Marshall, Keystone, grand master of exchequer; J. R. Jefferson, Parkersburg; T. G. Nutter, Charleston, and J. V. Coleman, Mt. Carbon, supreme representatives. Colored Farmers Con-ference Organized. Dowingtown, Pa. Aug. 9.—The first colored farmers' conference in Pennsylvania will be held at the Downingtown Industrial School next Wednesday. The leading spirit in the movement is Rev. William A. Creditt of Philadelphia principal of the school and president of the newly-formed association under whose auspices the conference will be held. The other officers are: Charles H. Broks vice president; Dr. R. R. Wright Jr. secretary and T. B. Patterson treasurer. George F. T. Cook Passes Away Washington. Aug. 9.—George F. T. Cook, for thirty sixyears superintendent of the colored schools of the District of Columbia, died at his residence, 1212 16th street, Wednesday. He was placed in charge of the colored scholars when the Secretary of the Interior was in charge of the school system. When the school system was organized ten years ago with a single directing head, he refused to accept the place of assistant superintendent and the place was given to Dr. William S. Montgomery. Roscoe Conkling Bruce is now assistant head. During Mr. Cook's regime the M. street High School and Normal No. 2 were established as well as the Armstrong Manual Training School. His father, the late Rev. John F. Cook, was the founder of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church. His brother, J. F. Cook, who died a little over a year ago, was for many years receiver of taxes here, and was regarded as the wealthiest colored man in the District of Columbia. He was educated by private instruction and Oberlin College, graduating with honors. A sister, Mrs. M. W. Datcher, is among the surviving relatives. A SUCCESSFUL NEW BUSINESS ENTERPRISE The National Supreme Benefit Society Making Rapid Progress In Richmond Richmond, Va., Aug. 5.—The Supreme Fountain of the National Ideal Benefit Society, which was launched in Richmond several weeks ago, is forging to the front. At a public meeting recently held in its interest, A. W. Holmes, who is Supreme Master of the new society, made a lengthy speech, setting forth the work of the society. The meeting was full of enthusiasm and encouragement to the members. The society has opened spacious headquarters at 527 N. First street. Society is out of town and the few stay-at-homes are contenting themselves with an occasional day's outing. A large delegation of our women went to Hampton last week to attend the meeting of the National Federation of Women. Few of these have returned as they will spend the remainder of the summer at the seashore resort. Among the Richmond visitors to the seaside are: Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Mrs. Emeline Johnson, Mrs. R. D. Bowser, Mrs. Nannie Jones Perkins, Mrs. Rosa Smallwood, Mrs. Eliza Norrell, Mrs. Julia Sevens, Mrs. Ora B. Stokes, Mrs. C. B. Gilpin and Mrs. O. C. Bolden. Mrs. W. C. Scott and Mrs. Eugenia Turner are visiting Atlantic City. Mrs. Joise Crump Russell is home from a five week's visit to Washington. Misses Pearl L. Rowe and Rachel Tharps have been elected teachers in the public schools. Mrs. Henrietta B. Childs, of Washington, wife of Dr. Creed Childs, is visiting relatives hree. J. Frank Wheaton of the New York bar, was in the city last week on business. While here he was the recipient of many courtesies at the hands of his brother Elks. Dr. and Mrs. Urbane Bass, of Fredericksburg, Va., were visiting relatives in the city this week. Miss Susie B. Crump is spending the month of August at Bay Shore Hotel, Va. E. A. Radolph, Esq., was in Norfolk several days this week. Mr. H. B. Hucles, secretary and treasurer of the Virginia Normal and Collegiate lstitute, Petersburg, Va, is quite sick. Mr. Hucles is the brother of the late Robert Hucles of New York and has a host of friends here in Richmond, where he formerly resided. Mr. William M. Miller has returned from a two months' trip to Hot Springs, Ark., where he went to take the baths for his health. Mr. B. H. Peyton, the hustling secretary and manager of the American Beneficial Insurance Company, is forwarding a movement for the organization of an Alumni Society among the resident graduates of the Richmond High and Normal School, which promises to be a success. New York Grand Lodge Elects Officers New York, Aug. 8. -The New York Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, has elected the following officers: S. W. Mouzon, Brooklyn, past grand chancellor; Richard E. Clarke New York, grand chancellor; William R. Davis, vice grand chancellor; George V. Miller, Newburgh, grand prelate; James B. Allen, New York, grand keeper of records and seal; Theron B. Mowers, Kingston, grand master of finance; Frank H. Brown, New York, grand master of exchequer; James Norman, New York, grand inner guard; and Charles H. Jones, New York grand outer guard. S. W. Mouzon and O. Z. Parks were elected delegates to the session of the Supreme Lodge. Mrs Della B. Lawrence, of Pugh-keepsie, has been elected grand worthy councillor of the Grand Court of Calanthe. PERISHED IN HIS OWN PALACE. General Cincinnatus LeConte, President of the Republic of Hayti, who lost his life in a fire that destroyed the National Palace at Port Au Prince. The fire was cause by an explosion of a powder magazine. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Snow Hill, Md., Aug. 8.—Mrs. Charles Harman died very suddenly Wednesday night of last week. He was uried Friday at Cool Spring. Mrs. Norris Harman is very will at her home near Cool Spring. Mr. Henry Blake is quite sick. Mr. Philip Q. Castle came home from Ocean City, Saturday to spend Sunday with his family. Mrs. Maggie Smith is spending a few weeks at Atlantic City. Mrs. Mary C. Long has returned to Salem, N. J., after spending a few weeks with her father, Mr. Asbury Harman. The concert given by the Happy Four at the Odd Fellows' Hall Wednesday evening was a success. Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School will hold its annual bay party at Public Landing. Berkley Notes. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Berkley, Md..Aug. S.—The members and friends of Hosanna A. M. E. Church gave a surprise entertainment for the benefit of their pastor. Rev. P. O. Bundick, a few evenings ago. The funeral of Mrs. Amelia Spriggs, who died last Saturday, was held at Hosanna Church, Rev. P. O. Bundick conducting the services. Salisbury Happening (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Salisbury, Md., Aug. 8.—Lakeside Park, the most beautiful place of its kind run by the race on the Eastern Shore, is the center of a largely attended camp-meeting, given under the auspices of St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church and White's M. E. Chapel. Revs. E. W. D. Jones and L. D. Beecham are the respective pastors of the two churches. Among the visiting miniters who have taken part in the services are Revs. C.W Downes, of Seaford, Del., and W. H. Turner, of Oriole. Miss Bessie Leonard, Mrs. Mae Chisin, and Mrs. Langston were visitors at Delmar Sunday. Emory L. Birchett, headwaiter at the Peninsula Hotel, spent his vacation last week at Ocean City and other points. Mrs. Elizabeth Dashields, of Nanticoke, as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Olivia Hyland last week. A New Organization Started. Little Rock, Ark., Aug 9.—The 'College Boosters' Club' is the name of an organization of students of Arkansas Baptist College that are endeavoring to raise $100,00 for the college during the summer months. The work is entirely voluntary, and the students are raising the amount's pledged among their neighbors. Dr. Joseph A. Booker is president of the college. TROUBADOURS ON A TOUR THRU JERSEY Several Places. Prof. L. E. Toomey and his famous Juvenile Troubadours left the city yesterday to begin a two weeks tour that will included many of the popular New Jersey summer resorts and before returning home the young local artists will play at Educational Hall, Asbury Park; Fitzgerald's Hall, Atlantic City; Jackson Street Grand Opera House, Cape May; and several well known hotels in Long Branch. Since the musical organization known as the Juvenile Troubadours was organized by Prof. Toomey, several years ago, the young musicians and vocalists have appeared before many out-of-own audiences and have received great credit and praise for the caliber of work produced. Baltimoreans, too, have had numerous occasions to hear these young musical workers and feel duly proud of their achievements. Mr. T. Henderson Kerr, the popular violinist of this city, will also appear with the troubadours on this trip. Among those of Prof. Toomey's Tronbadours are: Masters Oscar Watts, Milton Reid, Charles Johason, Everette Hill, Charles Williams, Rudolph Wats, Russel Lane, Harry Taylor, Grant Biddle, Joseph Saunders, Irving Hughes, William Cornish, Herald Derry, and Jesse Redden. Mr. John R. Williams is traveling in advance of the Juvenile Troubadours on their New Jersey tour. Dr. Johnson Celebrates Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson passed his sixty-ninth milestone Sunday. He will round his fortieth year as pastor of Union Baptist Church in October, the longest continued pastorate of any minister in the State. He was among the pioneers in the movements which resulted in securing a colored high school, the opening of the bar to colored attorneys and in the formation of a distinct religious and educational work among colored Baptists. He has seen the Baptists grow from a mere handful to thousands in the city alone. He is deeply interested in the work of the Clayton Williams University, to which work he and his congregation have been most liberal contributors. A New Movement Started. Nashville, Tenn., 'Aug. 8.—A movement has started here to erect a monument to Dr. Robert F. Boyd, the prominent physician who died suddenly three weeks ago. A committee of prominent ministers met here last week to revise the book of discipline of the A. M. E. Church. THE WOMAN WHO WAS THE LADY OF THE WORLD Wife of Rev. Junius Gray, Pastor of Psalmist Baptist Church, who will spend her vacation in Richmond County, Va. CHICAGO READY FOR BUSINESS LEAGUE (Continued from 1st Page) The Knights and Daughters of Tabor, they are known as the International Order of Twelve, will meet in Louisville, the week following the League, and I am informed that many of the delegates will buy the tourist ticker to Chicago, attend the meeting, remain in Chicago until Sunday night, when they will leave for the meeting in Louisville, hence they will be able to kill two birds with one stone. You will see where I am yet, and I will be away from here when you get through reading this letter. I will have made a trip to Chicago, and you may send all mail intended for me to 826 Jefferson street, Montgomery Ala. I will go there to see what the Pythians are doing and then go to Chicago, for the League. I am going to spend two days with Rev. W. H. Giles, D. D., pastor of the A. M. E. Church, Evansville, Ind, and from there I will go to Chicago to attend the League. What do you think of this? Do you think I will be doing the right thing to attempt this? I am sure you will remember Rev. Giles for he use to be in the New Jersey conference and is one of the strongest men of our race in this country. I am sure that the church will promote him some day and we will all be delighted to see it. Perhaps you want to know what I am doing here?" I was as you remember in summer school, and in coming through here I found the Knights and Daughters of Labor in session in town, and I thought it would be a good thing to stop over and look at them, and I am glad that I did stop, because it certainly is a big thing in Texas. The largest delegation of any of the lodges. I will tell you just a few things about the meeting and will then come to a stop if you will not object to it. At the meeting there were fully 1,500 delegates saying nothing about the visitors. Rev. C. E. W. Day is at the head of the order. He is called Chief Grand Mentor, and there is one daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Johnson. Then there is Prof. S. S. Reid, of Wiley University who is called the Chief Grand Scribe. He is what we would call a secretary for he received all money and accounts for it, and paid it over to the treasurer. Get an idea when I tell you that during the past year they took in over two thousand dollars. The people are as busy as can be in Houston getting ready for the National Baptist convention. The Baptists have organized and are now getting everything in order. It will be a great big meeting. The auditorium will be used for the meeting of the National Convention, while the women will hold their meeting in the Antioch Baptist church. Rev. F. L. Lights conducted the work of securing the meeting here, and he is now the principal in the affair. J. O. Midnight. For Artistic Excursion Printing-See Us First FRESH AIR FARM IS IN NEED GF MONEY. The Colored Fresh Air Circle is in need of money. Unless the kind friends interested in this work give a contribution the work must close at the farm next week. After paying for the farm on June 24, we had but little money with which to begin our work. Will you not make some needy hov or girl happy by giving some of your money that they may have a trip to the Fresh Air Farm? $1.50 will keep one child one week. Send contribution to the president, 1234 Druid Hill avenue or to any officer or member. The following have sent money this week: Street fair, 1100 block Calhoun street; Edna and Nellie Buchanon and Ophelia Taylor, $3.30 Junior Empty Stocking Circle (three Gleaners), 10.75 Mrs. E. C. Calloway, 75 Mr. Henry C. Chase, 1.00 Master Leonard Chase, 25 Mr. Thos. Smith (thru Mrs. Owens) 1.00 Mrs. Ida Finks, 50 Dr. Benj. Green 50 Mrs. Susan Jefferson 50 Miss Ellen Johnson 20 Lott Carey To Meet. The sixteenth annual session of the Lott Carey Baptist Convention will be held at Zion Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Va., the last week in this month. About 255 delegates will be present from this city including Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander, correspondent secretary of the association, and Rev. Dr. W. W. Allen, who will preach the introductory sermon. A CORRECTION. Lawyer W. C. McCard did not sell for Wm. H. Bishop, of Catonsville, the property at 1405 Druid Hill avenue. Jas. C. Hawkins, real estate agent, 408 Courtland street, sold it SPECIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC: We hereby give notice that the renting of the Fishermen Auditorium, 401 W. Biddle Street, which has a seating capacity of 650 persons with improved facilities has not changed the price of rent as alleged. Secure your dates early for your fall and winter entertainments. We also have very fine, well ventilated lodge rooms for rent. Come and look us over. For information see Janitor or Columbus Gordon, President of the Joint Stock Association. The Porter's Exchange 217 S. Sharp street near Camden station Boarding and Lodging by the day or week. Mrs. C. F. Camphor, Proprietress. Shiloh Baptist Church Clinton and George streets, Rev. W. W. Allen, pastor, Wednesday August 14, at 8 P. M., special sermon will be preached by Rev. C. H., Stepteau, presiding elder of the A. M. E. Church to the Sunday School and the Young People's Baptist Union. Come and hear him. Mr. Delaware Williams, "Sunday School Supt.; Mr. W. H. Jones, President of Y. P. B. U. THE AFRO=AMERICAN=LEDGER Wanted ==2000 Men, Women and Children ==Wanted At Brown's Grove, Thursday, Aug. 22nd, 1912 The hest and cheapest way to get down is to go with BETHEL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL, on Steamer Starlight. Leaves Miller's Wharf at 9 a. m. and 2.30 p. M. TICKETS 25 CENTS. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. Miss Laura Campbell, Sec'y. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor. 3-t-1 The Allen Christian Endeavor League Outing of Allen A. M. E. Church, will give their Annual Family Excursion to Greater Brown's Grove on Wednesday, August 21, 1912 on board the Big, New Steamer Starlight. The steamer will be decorated with C. E. flags and a sacred concert will be renedered coming up the bay at night. The committee is arranging to make every thing pleasant for you who will go with us on this occasion. Lunch and Refreshments at moderate prices. Music by the Knights of Pythias Band, Prof. John Maxfield, Leader. Steamer Starlight leaves Miller's Wharf (foot Caroline street) at 8 30 A. M. and 2 30 P. M. FARE, ROUND TRIP 25 CENTS Mr. Wm. Butler, Pres. Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor. 10 17 in PARADISE GROVE CAMP MEETING Large crowds gather each Sunday in this pleasant grove. Sunday at 10 a. m. class meeting; 3 p. m. sermon by Rev. M. J. Naylor, pastor of Sharp St. Memorial church, his choir and congregation is expected; 8 p. m. sermon by Rev. J. A. 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Come, Hear, and See There will be a grand watermelon feast and musical concert at Christ's Institute, 704 Enor street, Thursday, August 15, 1912. by the Sunday School. The program will consist of the following numbers: vocal solos by Miss Mattie Burley; Mr. John Gilmore, Mrs. Gertrude Collins, and Mrs. Louisa Clarke; addresses by Dr. G. M. Kennard, Rev. J. W. Lavatt, and Mr. Wm. Kennard; and a violin solo by Mr. Charles A. Collins. Wm. Kennard, Supt.; Gertrude Collins, Organist; James Smith, President; Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor Admission 10 cents. Colored Young Women's Chris- tian Association, 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, AUG. 11th, at 3 P. M. Rev. George F. Bragg, Jr., will make an address. Mrs. Smith Williams will preside. M. E. Murphy, President, E. E. Bright, Secretary. 25 CENTS. 308 JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by the pastor 2:30 p. m. Sunday School 7:30 p. m. Preaching. All welcome CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Topic: "The Smoking Flux." 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 4 p. m., Open Air Meeting, corner of Dallas street and Fairmount avenue. 8 p. m., Sermon. Topic: "Help from the Sanctuary." Excursion to Brown's Grove August 20 ASBURY M. E. CHURCH 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: "Bought with a Price." 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Preaching. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas. Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Paik Ave. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. W. Boyer. 2 p. m., Children's Day Program. 8 p. m., Vesper Service. All Cordially invited. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts."King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., sermon by the Pastor. The Great Railroad Sermon. Don't miss the train. 3 p. m., Sunday School. Everybody welcome. S p. m., Sermon by Rev. C. Beatty. Everybody welcome W. C. Tongue, Supt. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor, 11 a. m., sermon by the Pastor. Subject: "Christ as He is Discover- ed Today." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7.30 p. m., "sermon by I pastor, sub- ject: "Pitfalls for the Young." Every possible attention given to ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH 11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor. 3.30 p. m., Sermon to the Rose of Sharon Circle of King's Sons and Daughters by Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Preaching. Magothy camp will commence Sunday, August 25, and close September 2. For both Sundays you will get your tickets from Captain Brown. No tickets will be sold by anyone else. That is the best arrangement. Camp Meeting at the New Asbury Grove, Reisterstown Md. commences Sunday August 11 and continue to September 1. Special services each Sunday and every Thursday night Take Emory Grove Car, get off at Bond avenue. Meals will be served on the ground. All are invited. Rev. A. Carter, Pastor. The Union Camp meeting now in progress at High Ridge, Md. near Lare, Md., in Dr. Lyon's beautiful grove, was largely attended last-Sunday. It was crowned with a helpful spiritual service eight conversions were the result of this service. Sunday, August 11. special services all day. Rev. A. L. Jenkins, Pastor. Day's Meeting at Greater Brown's Grove benefit of the Day Nursery Association and Christian Church work, on the Steamer Starlight on Sunday, August 18, 1912. Round trip 25 cents. Mrs. E.C.urtis, chairman; Mrs. A. Curtis Mrs. Ellen Gleaves, secretary, Mrs. C. Anderson, President New Asbury Grove Camp Meeting at Reisterstown, Md. commences Sunday, August 11. At 9.30 A.M., love feast; at 11 A. M. preaching by Rev. C. W. Sydes of Towson, Md.; 3 P. M., sermon by Rev. Owings, pastor of the Quaker Bottom Circuit; at 7.30 P. M., sermon by Rev. Nathan Ross. All are invited. Rev L. A. Carter, Pastor. Colored Catholic Club Excurisoy to Annapolis Md. on Labor Dau Monday September2. All trains W. B. A. Round trip $1.00. Commonwealth Band. Chas. E. Gladden President Joseph Gonzales, Treasurer; W. J. Campbell Secretary. 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. 8 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. 3.30 p. m., Sunday School ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Regeneration." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Bertha Fleming, Supt. 8 p. m., Sermon by Brother Hutchinson and Holy Communion. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. J. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., at Germania Park. 8 p. m., sermon by Bishop L. J. Coppin at the Church. All are invited. Herbert Frisby, Supt. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Callhoun Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Residence: 1842 N. Calhoun Street Big Open Air Evangelistic Meeting. The Officers of the Church have secured the lot next to the Church and a permit from the Police Board, where they will conduct Open Air Meetings. 11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m., Big Meeting and Song Service in Open Air. O'Fallon, a leading by the Pastor. All afternoon and night services outside while the remodeling and frescoing of the interior of the Church. C. E. Dorsey, Sec. of Stewards Board Wm. M. Harrison, Sec. Trustees Board. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer 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., Special Services. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Annual Sermon by Bastor. Central Body, Hod Carriers' Union of Baltimore City, William Magruder. President; L. S. Jones, Finan- cial Secy. 6 to 7 p. m., Open Air Meeting. 8 p. m., Neighborhood Services by Special Company. H. W. Hiner, Supt. PENNSYLVANIA AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Rev. J. W. MacDonald, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The Chief Stone Stone." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. W. W. Brown, Supt. 8.00 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "This One Thing I Do." Come and be with us. CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street. 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. A. Hill. All invited. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Rev. Jordan, of Allen A. M. E. Church to the bands. All bands invited. 8 p. m., Stranger. Pastor is on his uacation. GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CH. Dolphin and Etting Street Roe W. Edw. Williams D. D. Min Rvc. W. Edw. Williams D.D., Min. The Manse 623 W. Lanvale st., 11 a. m., Sermon by Minister, subject: "The Devil's Cast-Out." 12.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon by the Minister, subject: "Stopping by the Way." Wednesday. 8 p. m., Prayer and Praise Service. Seats free. All welcome. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway, Directress Miss Margaret Rusk, Organist. William Anderson, Supt. Stars of Bethlehem and Collett Memorial A. M E Churches. Camp Meeting. Ridgely street, Mt. Winans. Sunday, August 10, 10 A. M., class. 11 A. M., preaching by a Stranger. Sunday School 2:30 P. M. 3:30 P.M., Rev. Samuel M. Johnson, D. D. P. E. 8 P. M., Preaching, Prayer meeting 4:30. Collett singing and praying Band will be present. All others are invited. Rev. Columbus Handy, pastor. R. E. Hill, Supt. Columbia avenue V. secret cem TRIBUTE 10 THE UTE ORF. Nashville, Tenn., Aug 5.—Com: menting upon the death of Dr. R. F. Boyd, who died here July 20 the Nashville Tennessean and Amer. ican, the oldest Associated Pres: daily in Tennessee in its editorial columns had the following: “Dr. R. F. Boyd did more, per. haps, for the advancement of med: ical education among Negroes thar any other member of his: race,. and the large attendance of prominent men, both white and black, at his funeral yesterday showed the high esteem in which he was held. _ “Through his own efforts Dr. “Boyd facquired an education and attained an honorable position in the medical profession. “OF recent months, Dr. Boyd had been especially active in the Nergo Board of Trade, which is conducting a city beautiful associ- ation:and has recently inaugurated the planting ef vacant lots in pota- toes. This was the sort of effort for which Dr. Boyd cared most. He- believed in helping others to help themselves, and was constantly working for the betterment of sani- tary and housing conditions in this city." Editorials have appeared in the columns of this paper on numerous other occasions within the past sev- eral months which were regarded as dealing exceedingly fair and just to the Negro, It has a Negro staf’ reporter. whose duty it is lo secure all news-which will tend toward the uplift of the Negro race in gen- eral. and in the words of the paper itself, ‘to remedy any condition found among the colored. people that is. not wholesome, and as fat as is practicable, aid them in their moral and spiritual uplift, our idea being that peace and good will between the white and colored people of our Southland will earn the salvation of all.’” As a result of the course which this paper is now pursing towards its colored readers it) has. the Jargest circulation among colored neople in Nashville than has ever een known to exist by a white publication} and:four hundred col- ored newsboys are employed to de- liver it to colored subscribers. Snow Hill Happenings. Cumberland, Md., Aug. 8.— Cumerland was favored with a vis- it last Sunday from Rev, J. 1, Lowe, of Philadelphia, business manager of the A, M. E. Book Concern. He was the guest of Rev. Andrew Robinson and preached two elo- quent sermons at Metropolitan A. M. E. Chureh. The Boy Scouts retured home last Thursday from their encamp- ment at Pattersen Creek, W. Va. The military, bearing, work, and behavior of these. boys are favor- ably commented. upon by all class- es of citizens, The Cumberland Daily News speaks of the boys in the highest terms. The Jeading officers of the Scouts ore: Harry Fisher, Major, Raymond McNeil, eaptain Robert Crews, sergeant: Hunter Rhodes, first lieutenant. The following citizens attended the encampment: Mesdames McNei) Burgee, Hilary Johnson, ‘Davis, Rhodes, Robinson, Jones, and Fish- er, Miss Ethel Burgee,and Frederick Burgee, a veteran of the Civil War. Mrs. Rosa Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hairston, Mis, Hattie Me- Neil, and Mr and Mr. J. J. Trav- ers entertained very nicely in hon- orof Mr. John R. Martin, of Balti- more last week. 1St: Michaels Notes. St. Michaels,Md., Aug. 8—Prof 'T. H. Kiah was the guest of Rev. and Mrs, J.U. King this week, anc spreached twice at the M.E. Church ‘on Sunday. J. M. Dickerson fillec the pulpit in. the afternoon. The collection amounted to $150.40. The church will be closed nearly two weeks for renovation, and plans’ are on foot to install a pipe organ later. ‘Rev. T. E. Roach, pastor of the -A. M. E. Zion Chureh will run an sexcursion to Annapois Sunday. Coulbourne and Jewett, the larg- -est ‘erab packers in this town are doing an extra large business this season, Mr.and Mrs. F. S, Jewett, Mrs, Julia Miles will. go. to: Crisfield, ‘Md.; Mrs. W.H.T. Coulbourne and ‘Mrs. Annie E. Jones will spend <some time in’ Atlantic City, and iMrs. J. U. King will-spend a few days in. Baltimore with Mrs. Clara G. Noble. The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, “sin?°* Morning drills for boys; special gymnastic training for girls: swimming pools for boys and girls; attractive grounds; more than 100 buildings, large comfortable, airy; electri¢ lighted; 186 teachers. Catalog will be forwarded on receipt of 16) cents for postage. Address: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, PRINCIPAL s TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA. a3 oo ee ae Se ee a ae Se ee ee ee Pie it Gear fee Bey ee a Ree ie ee eee ete EO os oe ee ee ae eermnen as. eas: eens deer Se aes ET CADET OFFICER ROOSEVELT HAS NOT GONE FAR ENOUGH Washington, Aug.S--Taking fresh hope from the letter that. Colonel Roosevelt sent to Julian . Harris declaring for a white Bull Moose party in the South, Francis New- Jands, the Nevada Senator who tried to get the recent Democrat- ie National Convention adopt. « plank against Negro suffrage, now declares that he. is in favor of the disfranchisement of all male Negroes born or unborn. He says in part: “Col. Roosevelt opened up a very interesting question in declaring that. his new party. should be a white man’s party. It is true that he weakened. the logic of his posi- tion by declaring that it should he white in the South and black and white in the North; but perfection in mental process is not to be ex- pected of any one who is going througha revolution of Jong held opinions. He will come out al- right in the end,and will reach the inevitable conclusion that the blacks as a race must everywhere ‘in this country be deprived of sov- erignity; and that is what black suffrage means, “The same reason that justifies disfranchisement of the blacks in party justifies it in government. If we ought to have a white man’s party, we should also have a white man’s government. “The colonel complained of black domination at Chicago. But what does he think of black domination at Washington, maintained. by the black vote in five pivotal Northern States, where they have the bal- ance of power? “Does not the same reasoning which demands the Nergo’s dis- franchisement in parties. demand his disfranchisement in govern- ment? “A cruel suggestion, it may be said. How cruel? The. blacks had a right to be made free men, but did they have the right to be made soverigns? And was not their sud- den transformation from. slaves to soverigns the greatest cruelty that could be inflicted upon them, as well es upon the whites? Freedom was a right; suffrage was a privi- lege. the former was beneficial, the latterprejudicial. While securing and strengthening the former, why. not withdraw the latter, avoiding even the appearance of injustice by applying the withdrawal only to. those hereafter born? “The.colonel is on the right. road | T HE AERO-AMERICAN-LEDGER “TL regard the Tuskegee Insti- tute as the most considerable ed- ucational invention of modern times,”’ writes Prof. W.I. Thom- as, Professor of Sociology in. the University of Chicago. Industry is the spirit of Tus- kegee—industry .and discipline are made of habit. The choice of some 40 trades is offered young men and young women. Tuske- gee graduates are earning from $50:00 to $80.00 and $100.00 per month as Academic Teachers, Farm Managers, Steam and Elec- trical Engineers, Tailors, Teach- ers of Domestic Science, Nurses, —in fact, the demand for men and women trained in all the trades at. Tuskegee is far beyond the supply. The Academic Work is vital and real: it is close. to realities. The school seeks soundness and efficiency; the Academie and In- dustrial: Work are closely corre- lated. The Spiritual Work of the school is strong. It ranks fifth in the United States. in number of students studying the: Bible. It is guided by a Chaplain and a Secretary of the Young Men’s Christian Association and thru a Bible Training School. though he is as yet unwilling to £0 far enough,”* > Dr. Payn’s Painless - . Dentistry Perfect Fitting Set of Teeth All Work Guaranteed For Twenty Years. from $5.00 up. Orr SD noe ON A Bridge Work 35.00. _ Fillings 3¢ cents Gold $1.00. Crown and Bridge Work $3.00 to $5.W0. All workjdone by Small Payments. ——EASY TERMS— EX AMINATION{FREE 118 W. LEXINGTON ST. fx & ie poe Sa Ale — ° EN oe, i: \ CRASS a F< SN Hi Stay He 3 a a AYE ay yy ; ee Z “ey Ey — ae) ee eo Go ee an f ‘ha wi Go a ey “an i Hyp iy COLORED PEOPLE’S. HAIR We. ere the Jargest manufacturers of Colored Veoples hair in this country. We make everything. in. its. line. and our prices are much lower than those quoted elsewhere. Send 2c. stamp for catalogue. Agents Wanted. Women wanted to sell hair goods. HUMANIA HAIR CO. Dept. 2-23 DUANE STREET NEW YORK CITY For Artistic Excursion Printing See Us First ..The Afro-American Co.. 628 N.Eutaw St. oe Beeay aes eas eas pe cee Eo St ea i ect one) ee ea ies oe eee oe ee a eae ea eee eS ie Seat oe ae Wan ot SE ge yao ee Sd Pe Be, a ili 5: peg sae Glee | se a Gen. Pees pees? ee a Aten Dee ates Le ae Bee pot) eae RS Rea ey Ses eae Snes eee a ena Pao acon ie eae Fe en. ee es ue ee Fone GIRL IN INSTITUTE UNIFORM AND HAT CIRCULAR OF INFORMATION WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY, Wilberforce, Ohio, 1912, | This institution is situated in Greene County, three {fourth miles from Xenia, the county seat. |. lt comprises the College with its Classical, Scientific, Academic, ot |Preparatory Courses, the State | Combined Normal and Industria! Department with its various indus- tries, and Payne Theological Semi: nary ie facilities for education are of the very best. The village com- munity i 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 moralicharacter and studious habits are desired, High School gradu- ates desiring to fit themselves for teachers will find special advantages here. The age limit for admission is fourteen years. : EXPENSES ARE LOW. Tuition, incidentals, room rent, light, ete., (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. ™ families the board varies. Stu- dents from Ohio who desire to en- ter the Normal and Industrial De- partment, may obtain through théir Senators or Representatives, certificates granting FREE TUI- TION AND INCIDENTALS. Instrumental music is extra, Books and washing are not inelud- ed in-above estimate. . Good Jaun- dry facilities are afforded those who desire to use them. ‘The school opens the third Tues- day 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. 5, SCARBOROUGH, President. HORACE TABER, Secretary Phone, C: & P. Madison 2674Y. GEORGE W. LESTER Fresh Killed Poultry — Stall: 254 Lafayette Market. Residence: 1204 Argyle Avenue Phone and Postal Cards orders promptly attended to WF Please Give Me A Trial, “BO 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 child- hood hours when they were vending newspapers onthe streets. * THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER is more and more and more becoming recognized as the real home paper among colored people everywhere. Our circulation is: increasing every week, and it is largely through the efforts of our young salesmen who siart 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 toact 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 tur 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 ina 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 ot The Afro-American Ledger 628 N. EutawStreet Baltimore, Md. — Select Home Killed Poultry Wholesale and Retail Dealer WM, H, BEYANS Bialls—1010 Lexington Market’ and.312 Hollin Market Also Orders Received and Delivered from Home residence 1029 N. CAREY STREET or by Phone. Call Madison 2923-Y .at residence. Let me Serve You with Prompt Service se «BOARD.. Rooms with or without board. High-class service. MRS. ANNUE WILLIAMS, '~ 134 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, New York. SHOEMAKER Wm: H. Trusty, the Expert 983 Druid Hill Avenue, opp. Union Street. All kinds of rubber work - aspeciality. Look for name on_the sign and the number, 923 Druid Hill Ave. id Nee, EXPERIENCE ‘Trave Marks: : Desicns ~ Copyricnts &c, 1 A: Scientific Americar, Ahanaroner men wath Laat 10;3818roadway, Nel IU EAH Boeing a | MRS. ROBERT ADKINS Braddock Heights MD | BOARDING By-Day, Week and Month Summer Board MRS.W M. L. PASSEY Locust @ Cottage St. George P.O. Bal. Co. Md. Boarding for Summer: by Day or Week Five.minutes walk from St. George Station on the Western Mary- land Railroad. Snort walk from Emory .Grove Car: Line Consult our prices before going elsewhere . F. PATTERSON Ladies’ and Gents’ Tailor- Cleaning, Pressing and Dyeing. Call: Patterson Dye Works, 13004 ARGYLE AVENUE BUSY WORKER IN SPECIAL FIELD SUCCESS OF THE REV. DR. S. N. VASS AS A LECTURER. What The Head Ofj American Baptist Publication Society For Religious Instruction Is Doing For The Race. By N. BARNETT DODSON. New York.-The problem of how to hold the young people in the church and Sunday school is one which can not be solved by any one method. The reason for this broad statement is apparent from the fact that the home training and community environment of persons differ widely. Another essential point to be considered is the moral and intellectual bent of the person to be taught. The problem is progressive, continuous and incapable of final solution because of the variability of the subjects to which the solution of it is applicable. No one method has so far M. B. REV. DR. S. N. VASS. been found which will suit all classes or conditions in the same manner. It is the consensus of opinion, however, among experienced workers in church, Sunday schools and other departments of religious education that the nearest approach to any one method by which to bind the young people to the church and the Sunday school is proper instruction in Bible knowledge. First the blade, then the car and next the full corn in the car-conversion, induction into the church and a proper conception of the will of God concerning himself will do the Sunday school scholar more good than all the man invented methods possible. The most effective agency for seeking such results as above referred to of which we know is found in the work of the American Baptist Publication society, conducted especially for our people by the Rev. Dr. S. N. Vass. The benefits derived from Dr. Vass' Bible lectures have been felt for good in all sections of the country by the churches, schools, Young Men's Christian associations and missionary organizations to which he has lectured. Dr. Vass recently delivered a series of Bible lectures for the Young Men's Christian association in Kansas City, Mo. The results of the instruction given to the men through the lecture system of Bible study have been phenomenal. Secretary R. B. De Frantz is highly elated because of the impetus given the association in individual effort on the part of the men. It has meant more interest, more regular attendance and greater energy upon the part of members to push the work forward. The Alabama Baptist state Sunday school convention, the National Religious Training school, the state conventions of North and South Carolina, the training school for girls and young women in Washington, the national Baptist young people's congress, the Concord and Abyssinian churches in Brooklyn and New York respectively and scores of other religious and educational bodies have engaged Dr. Vass for lecture work. He maintains headquarters in Raleigh, N. C. It would no doubt be a wise thing for each Y. M. C. A. among us to arrange with Dr. Vass for a series of lectures once a year. He is acknowledged by pastors, educators and theologians to be the foremost Biblicalist of the race. He has traveled and lectured extensively for nearly twenty years. He is rich in experience, scholarly in attainment, forceful and modest in presenting the truth. Young People's Union Runs Newspaper The Young People's union of the Abyssinian Baptist church in New York publishes a splendid four page monthly bulletin, which gives the do- ings of the church, the Sunday school and the other auxiliaries of the church. It is neatly got up, well printed and reflects the intelligence of the mem- bers of the organization. YOUNG'S LATEST VENTURE. Former Kentuckian Erects Magnificent $100,000 Casino in New York. By FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON. New York.—With the opening of the $100,000 Young's casino in West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street and Park avenue, the largest and most costly building of its kind owned by the race in the east, our people are rejoicing. For years it has been sadly told of New York that there was not a hall owned by the colored people in Greater New York where a convention or other large gathering could be conveniently held. The actual placing at the hands of the colored people of this city of the much needed hall for the accommodation of their various gatherings is due to the foresight and enterprise of Gibson L. Young. Gilbeon L. Young is a native of Kentucky, but has been in the east for the past seventeen years. He has conducted business places in several New England cities and for the past seven years has conducted a restaurant at 130 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street, this city. He has a large circle of friends in various sections of the country. The structure is of colonial design, built of brick with Indiana limestone trimmings. It runs eighty-five feet along Park avenue and 125 feet along One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street. It is fireproof, heated by steam and lighted by electricity. A banquet hall to seat 1,200 persons takes up the basement. The main floor, with gallery, will seat 2,500 persons. A roof garden, on which light vanderville will be a feature, is also one of the attractions. Two fifteen foot courts are at the northern and western ends of the structure. Though the casino was only formally opened the latter part of July, the various organizations have already booked dates that will keep the hall open nightly until late in the winter. Alexander Rogers, the manager, is well known in the theatrical world, having spent ten years with the old Williams and Walker company. He has written a number of the most popular songs of the day. NEW YORK PHILANTHROPIST LEAVES MANY BEQUESTS Afro-Americans Share Generously by Will of Mrs. Ellen Collins. In her will, which was filed for probate in the surrogate's court in New York, Mrs. Ellen Collins left to Dr. and Mrs. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee, Ala., $5,000 each. The estate is said to be valued at $185,000. Mrs. Collins was much interested in the education of Afro-Americans. Her death occurred in New York the latter part of July. Among the institutions remembered in the will of the deceased are the New York Colored mission, $5,000; the New York yearly meeting of the Society of Friends, over $10,000, and several thousand to the Snow Hill Normal and Industrial institute, Snow Hill, Ala. The other institutions which receive legacies are the Lincoln hospital and home and New York Bible society, $1,000 each; American Seaman's Friend society and Peace Society of New York, $1,500 each; and American endowment fund of Lebanon Hospital For the Insane, Syria, Asia, the sum of $2,000. MISS SIMMONS' ESTATE. Relatives and Many Institutions Benefit by Will of Wealthy Woman. It has been learned upon good authority that the late Miss Catherine Simmons of Middletown, Conn., in her will left $500 to St. Monica's Home For Sick Colored Women and Children, $500 to the Home For Aged Colored Women, $500 to St. Augustine's church and $500 to Woodlawn cemetery, in Everett, Mass. The three institutions above mentioned are in Boston. Near relatives of the deceased were also remembered. Miss Simmons was cared for by friends in Boston, with whom she spent her last days. The first report concerning the will of the deceased was to the effect that all of her estate, valued at $10,000, had been left to ex-Governor Frank B. Weeks of Connecticut, to be disposed of as he saw fit. Holy Trinity Episcopal church, in Middletown, Conn., where Miss Simmons lived for many years, was given $500. The rest of the estate is left in trust with the Hon. Frank B. Weeks of Middletown, with the request that the income be devoted to charitable purposes at his discretion. Normal School Plans to Aid Students. The Clifton Forge (Va.) Normal and Industrial institute recently closed a most successful school year. In order to give employment to students who are not able to pay all of their expenses in cash the trustees have decided to open a steam laundry. The estimated cost of the plant is $500. Rev. D. W. Hill, president of the school, is spending his vacation in the north raising money for the laundry project. Du Bois' Name Used Without Authority Dr. W. E. Burghardt Du Bois, editor or the Crisis Magazine in New York, declares that in no sense was he a candidate for the presidency of Howard university. He says that the use of his name was unauthorized and that he would not have accepted the position in the improbable event of its having been offered him. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER AFRICAN TIMES ON THE PROBLEM IT URGES CLOSER CO-OPERATION AMONG DARKER RACES. The African Times and Orient Review, which is an ontgrowth of the universal races congress which met in London in 1911, is a monthly journal devoted to the colored races of the world. It is a thirty-five page magazine, edited with great ability. Duse Mohamed, a Negro born in Egypt and educated in England, is its editor. The Review is to be the mouthpiece of the dark and colored races throughout the world. In the foreword it says, "We feel that for lack of understanding the African and oriental have produced nonappreciation, and nonappreciation has unleashed the hydra headed monster of decision, contempt and repression." Laudable ambitions have but to be voiced to be appreciated, and that touch of nature which makes the whole world kin has only to be brought into operation to establish that bond of universal brotherhood among white, yellow, brown and black. In a "Word to Our Brothers" it says: "As for you, the black race, the brown race and the yellow race, this is your own journal. The more humble you are the more need you have of us and the more readily shall we extend our sympathy and advice. We want to hear from you, the young and building Sun Yet Sens. "We call on men like Blyden, the Conrad Reeveses, the embryo Frederick Douglasses and Paul Laurence Dunbars. If you have anything to say for the good of your race let us hear it * * * Your day is coming. Your place in the sun has been and will come again. As darkness overlook you for a space, it must also overtake Europe. The future of Africa, the future of India, will not be decided in the chanceries of Europe, but upon the hills of India and the plains of Africa. "See that your boins are well girded and that you have your staff firmly in your hand when you once more take your place in the sun." The Review is a decided revelation editorially and typographically, while its contributed articles are of a highly meritorious character. It is to be hoped that American Negroes who want to know what is taking place in the darker world and what progress their race is making will subscribe to this excellent magazine. The significance of the Review need not be stated. It must be apparent that the necessity which called it into being is vital to the interests of those whose spokesman it is and that the darker races are beginning to rouse from their lethargy and to draw nearer to one another. Sample copies of the review may be had by addressing the publication of fice. 131 Finshury pavement, London, E. C. Our poets and writers have here an opportunity to win international fame, and we hope that many will accept the reviewer's generous invitation to let it hear from them. We think the subscription price is $1 per year. It is worth every penny of it. EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION. Next Annual Meeting Will Be Held at Claremont, Va. The National Negro Educational association will hold its annual meeting in 1913 at Claremont, Va. The sessions will be held in the new Lincoln Memorial hall, which was dedicated at the recent commencement of the Tempeance Industrial and Collegiate institute, of which Lincoln hall is an addition. The honor of vice president at large was given to Dr. John J. Smallwood of the above named school. The other general officers of the association are: J. Silas Harris, Kansas, president. Mrs. Julia Embree, Colorado Springs Colo., recording secretary; H. R. Graham, Kansas City, corresponding secretary; T. H. Lyles, St. Paul, treasurer Drs. O. D. Howard and Valdo Turner medical directors; Rev. J. W. Robin son. St. Albans, W. Va., statistician. The executive committee is headed by Mr. W. H. Harrison of Oklahoma City; Rev. J. C. Taylor, Toledo, O. musical director; Miss Marie Burgette, Milwaukee, Wis., official stenographer Prowess of Champion Jack Johnson. The Houston (Tex.) Freeman says. Jack Johnson continues to toy with all the white hopes, just as a cat does with a mouse. Patting them on the back, grinning in their faces, punching and jabbing them when and where he pleases—this is certainly too much Johnson for the would be heavyweight champions of the world. Privileges of Home Open to All. The St. David's Fresh Alr home in White Plains, N. Y., is one of the best equipped institutions of its kind in the north. It was founded by the Rev. E. G. Clifton, rector of St. David's church. New York city, about ten years ago. The privileges of the home are open to all without regard to color or creed. Progressive Party's Candidate For Vice President. THE FILM OF "THE MEN IN THE WEST" BY JOHN H. HARRIS, AUTOGRAPHED BY JOHN H. HARRIS, AUTOGRAPHED BY JOHN H. HARRIS STATE FEDERATION OF COLORED WOMEN Tendered a Banquet by The Colored Women's Northwestern Improvement A delightful reception was given to the delegates of the Maryland State Federation of Colored Women at the Psalmist Baptist Church, Riggs avenue, Rev. Junius Gray, pastor, by the Colored Women's North Western Improvement Association, Tuesday evening the 6th inst. Addresses on impressions made during the Biennial session of the National Convention, Hampton, Va., were made by the following: Mrs. A. R. D. Miller, State Organizer; Miss Ida Cummings, national correspondence secretary; Mrs. Agnes Adams, Boston, Mass.; Miss Charlotte Davage, Mrs. Florina Owens, Mrs. Martha Thompson, Mrs. Mamie Bruce, Mrs. Estelle Fennel, Miss Ada Cole, Mrs. Eliza Cummings Mrs. Jennie Ross, Mrs. Agnes Lewis, Mrs. Sophia Simpson, Mrs. Virginia Lawson, Rev. Junisue Gray. The committee who so beautifully arranged this reception and officers of the North Western Improvement Association are: Mrs. Annie Estep, president; Mrs. Annie Walker, vice president; Mrs. Bessie Mills, second vice president; Miss Edna Ware, secretary; and Miss Mamie Johnson, assistant secretary; Mrs. Gertrude Hall, chaplain; Mrs. Jane Shields, treasurer. The association under the direction and influence of Rev. Junius Gray, numbering more than one hundred women, promises to do much towards the betterment of existing conditions in their community along all lines of work for the pulpit of their people. Rev. Junius Gray is doing a great work in Baltimore and he should receive the hearty cooperation of everybody. An abundance of refreshments were served in the lecture room. REV. JUNIUS GRAY. Use The Eureka Comb Price $1.50 With Lamp Cap For Heating. A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair. Most convenient and Satisfactory. LAMD CAP MAKES HAIR GROW Mrs. Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for those places on your temples. Not greasy-will not gum. Scalp Treatment. Hair Straightening. Mail Orders Promptly Attended. Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell-Office for The Eureka Com- 2121 Druid Hill Avenue WHAT IS YOUR LINE? WHAT IS YOUR LINE? Have YOU any real estate to sell, rooms or flats for rent? Have YOU anything that you want to bring to the notice of the large number of colored people 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 should patronize 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 business, 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 advantages 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 CH ESAPEAKE STEKAMSHI CO. "Chesapeake Line" "COLUMSIA AND AUGUSTA." For OLD POINT COMFORT and NOR- FOLK, VA. Steamers leave Baltimore daily exe- cept Sunday, at 6.30 P. M., and arrive Olive Point Comfort at 6 A. M., and Nor- folk at 7.00 A. M., where connection is made with the Rail Lines for all points South. "York River Line." ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER "ATLANTA" FOR WEST POINT and RICHMOND, VA. Steamer leaves Baltimore Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 5 P. M., and arrive West Point at 7:45 A. M., and Richmond at 9:30 A. M. Steemers call at Gloucester Point, Yorktown, Clement's Clay Bank and Allmond's. STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM PIERS 18 AND 19 LIGHT STREET WHARF. Through tickets to all points may be secured, baggage checked and snate- rooms reserved from the City Ticket Offices, 119 E. Baltimore street, A. W. ROBSON, Agent 127 E. Baltimore St., or the General Offices, Light and Lee streets, Baltimore. Md. E.J. CHISM, Genarel Passenger Agent N. CHAPMAN. Assistant General Passenger Agent. McCall's Magazine and McCall Patterns Have More Friend than any other magazine or patterns. McCall's is the reliable Fashion Guide monthly in one million one hundred thousand homes. Besides showing all the latest designs of McCall Patterns, each issue is brimful of sparkling short stories and helpful information for women. Save Money and Keep in Style by subscribing for McCall's Magazine at once. Costs only to the magazine, adding any one of the celebrated McCall Patterns from McCall Patterns Lead all others in style, simplity, economy and number sold. More dealers sell McCall Patterns than any other two make combined. None higher than 15 cents. Buy from your dealer, or by mail from McCALL'S MAGAZINE 236-246 37th St, New York City News-Brief Copy, Premium Catalogue and Pattern Catalogue trx, no repeat. "York River Line." Mme. L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT W. H. We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet Articles—Hand Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Switches, Braids, Puffs, etc. Free Catalogue. Parrish's Never Fail Hair Fool is absolutely one of the best hair preparations on the market. It stops the hair from Splitting at the ends and falling out. It will make your Hair Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Artists wanted. Write for terms. Mme. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 888 R Tremont. Mention this paper when writing. Biennial Meeting, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Atlanta, Ga: September 9th to 14th, 1912 To Delegates and Friends contemplating a visit to Atlanta for the above Meeting You will no doubt be glad to hear, that for the above occasion the Seaboard Air Line Railway has arranged for a HIGH CLASS SPECIAL TRAIN, electrically lighted, composed of Pullman sleepers, day coaches, diner and baggage car, to leave Union Station, Washington, D. C., at 7.00 P. M., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, arriving at Atlanta next noon at 1.15 P. M. No extra fare, other than the regular Pullman charges will be required. The New England, Philadelphia, Eastern Pennsylvania and Maryland Delegations and many members from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington, D. C. and Virginia have already arranged for accommodations on this train. Excursion tickets will be sold from Washington to Atlanta and return September 7, 8 and 9, good to reach Washington returning until midnight of September 21st, 1912, at the very low rate of $20.20. The cost of double lower berth Washington to Atlanta is $4.00, upper $3.20 and drawing room $14.00. Berth for the night only is $2.00. STOPOVER AT RICHMOND, will be allowed within final limit of the ticket. To obtain stopover, notify conductor and deposit ticket immediately with the Depot Ticket Agent at Richmond. For further information address O. M. CHILTON, Central Passenger Agent Continental Trust Building, BALTIMORE, MD. Seaboard Air Line Railway 8 to 9. Gala Souverning 9 to 10 Leap Year Fantastic 10 to 11 Moonlight Waltz Dream 11 to 12 Confetti & Serpentine HIGHLAND ELECTRIC PARK HOTEL FREEDOM HOTEL DALE, Cape May,N.J. This magnificent hor el 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 civic. presentative critic Concerts daily by the Abysinia Orchestra. Garage, bath-houses, tennis, etc.. on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Literature and information mailed upon request. E. W. DALE, Owner and Proprietor 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. AUGUST. 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 Oratorio Soc. 9-Union Rose Bud Social. 11th. Afro-American Order of Oaks 12th. Auxiliary to the Board of Directors of the G. U. O. N. 18th. 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. Balti- mare. 19—No 3 Job Eastern Star House. 20—Centennial M. E. Church. No9. B. & S., S. & D. of Job 26th. Juvenile Council, No. 4. K. of P. 27th. St. Barnabas Church 28th. Janes M. E. Church, of Chest tertown A 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 3 Trinity A. M. E. Sunday School. Deborah Court. O. O. C., K. of P. MOONLIGHTS 1st. Merry Widows and Jolly Boys. 2nd. Ebenezer Choir 5—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 28rd. 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 Christian Knights' Auxiliary. 4 St. Andrews Beneficial Society 5 King David Locge No. 12. AUGUST THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER SPECIAL NOTICE By request the Associated Friends of the Orphans of St. Frances Asylum of the Oblate Sisters of Providence will repeat their sixth annual picnic Thursday, August 22, at Highland Electric Park. Kerr's orchestra. Dancing from 2 to 11:45 P. M. Twelve prizes given at ten o'clock sharp. Guess, for what? Proceeds for coal. Tickets bought before August 22. Adults 15, children 10. Admission at gate 25 cents. General manager H. Grafton Brown. FOR RENT — 1804 McCulloh street. In good order, modern improvements. Apply to Nelson Walker 2123 Division street. I wish to state that Samuel T. Hemsley is not connected with me and has not been during the past four years; neither does he live at my residence, 578 W. Biddle street. Alexander Hemsley, Funeral Director NOTICE! We are Selling, Terms to ..Suit... $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. Look out for Us. We a . Re-Union Given by the Auxiliary of To Brown's Grove on the MONDAY, AU Come one, Come all and enjoy a know organization P.M.E.S Janie Thomas, Pres. Tickets, Boat leaves Miller's Wharf foot and 2.6 Given by the Auxilliary 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. P.M.E.S Janie Thomas, Pres. P.G.W.S. Alfred H. Pittr, Sec. Tickets, 25 Cents to all Boat leaves Miller's Wharf foot of Caroline street at 8.30 a. m. and 2.00 p. m. 27 3 10-c HOUSES FOR SALE on terms to suit on Druid sion St., Argyle Ave., My Carey St., Calhoun St., S every cross street from I buy before seeing my list. phone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. San 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 & Embalmer 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 1222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone. Madison 4067 A Pretty Wedding Miss Carrie Ellen Stevens and Mr. William Hamilton Scott were the principals in a very pretty wedding which took place at the home of the groom, 1534 Druid Hill avenue, Wednesday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. T. Reed, of Antioch Baptist Church. The bride was attractively attired in a handsome white silk and carried white asters. She was attended by Miss Marion Clark. Mr. Lewellyn Wilson was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Scott will reside at 1534 Druid Hill avenue. Card of Thanks The members of King Solomon Lodge No. 1, of Good Hopes return their heartfelt thanks to the pastor, congregation, and choir and the Order in general for responding to the call at St. Johns A. M. E. Church on Sunday, August 4. IN MEMORIAM DOUGHTY—In sad remembrance of my dear husband and our father, Chas. Doughty, who died two years ago, Aug. 11. 1910. Sleep on, dear husband, and take your rest, God call you home, He thought it best. I shall meet you some bright morning, Resting by the water fair, He is waiting for our coming In the upper Garden there. Days of sadness still come over us Tears of sorrow silently flow Though heaven claimed him two years ago. By his loving wife and children. CARY.—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear daughter, Carrie V. Cary, who died two years ago today. Sometimes when we sit and are sadly thinking of you, We think you are with us you seem But it is only visions of the past. For two years ago this evening We pressed your lips and said good bye. By Mama and Papa, Thos. D. and Ardella Cary. are Coming with our Second Excursion. the G. U. O. of Nazarites Electric Steamer Starlight A day of pleasure with this well- ion of Nazarites. P.G.W.S. Alfred H. Pittr, Sec. 25 Cents to all of Caroline street at 8:30 a. m. 9:00 p. m. 27 3 10-0 Hill Ave., Etting St., Divi- rtle Ave., Carrollton Ave., Stricker St., Mount St., and Hoffman to Baker. Don't Call to see me, or tele- atoga St., Telephone Gilmor Offered Undertakers in Prices WENS @ SON & Embalmera MERALS $75.00. Complete black cloth, steel gray or white plush; side case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; bath casket, as desired; five heated car- ial robe, embalming, opening grave, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- all of the latest designs. $136.00 Saving you.....$63.00 $50, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150. $175. of remains from Hospitals. $0.00 and $50.00 Complete . Dolphin and Lanvale. Phone. Madison 4067 POPULAR PRICES DERRY'S venue Corner Oxford UGS---- ```markdown ``` PERSONALS Mrs. Thos. J. Holliday, of 223 W. Bidde street, s spending the month of August at Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs. Annie L. Williams, of Jacksonville, Fla., is visiting in the city the guest of Mrs. A. V. Carroll, 1134 Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Chesley Spears has returned to the city after an absence of several weeks visiting Mrs. Silas Berry, of Gloucester County, Va. Mrs. Emma Perry in company with her sister, Mrs. Eliza White and daughter, Miss Carrie E. Lewis, left on Tuesday for Powhatan Co. Va., where they will spend the month of August with relatives. Mr. and Mrs U. Grant Tyler have returned to Baltimore after an extended trip to Philadelphia, Cheyney, Haddonfield, and Atlante City. Madam S. Sophronia Bond Alexander, 1432 Division street has returned from a visit to Rev. and Mrs. D. R. Dunn, at Metitota Kent Co., Md. Miss Ollie Telefare, of Everett, Mass., is visiting in the city guest of Miss Mattie White, of 434 W. Biddle street. Mr. Lewis H. Murray, who is spending the summer at Narragansett, is suffering with blood poisoning and it is feared that an operation will cause him to suffer the loss of his right hand. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hale, of 881 Tyson street, are spending the summer at Chestertown, Md. Mr. Thos. C. Lee, of 709 W. Franklin street left the city on Wednesday on a motor cycle trip to Atlantic City, N. J. James F. Johnson, of 1309 Stockton street, has gone to Parkton, Md., Philadelphia, and Chicago. Mr. John H. King of Annapolis Md. is spending three weeks visiting Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Cape May, New Jersey. Mrs. Maria Lake of 1531 Montrose street was absoutely divorced from her husband William Lake a few days ago. Mr. George T. Ray, of 632 George street has bought the property at 1437 Mrytle avenue. He and his family are now occupying the house. Mrs. Carrie Barbadoes, of Newport News, Va., who has been visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cross, of 1107 N. Carey street, returned home this week. -Mrs. Sarah E. Williams, of 1113 N. Carey street, agent of the Mutual Benefit Society, is confined to her home suffering with a badly lacerated hand. Miss Sadie Sawyer, of North Carolina was visiting in the city this week, the guest of the Misses Thompson's of Barclay street, Waverly. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Bunch, and child of Wilkesharve, Pa., were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Leakins, of 1333 Division street and relatives. Mrs. Bunch was formerly Miss Lula Young, of this city. This is their first stop on an extensive trip South. Miss Christine Thorton, of 740 W. German street, and her mother, Mrs. Lottie Thornton, have left the city for a month's stay at the home of her father in Northumberland Co., Va. Miss Blanche Green, of Dorsey Lune, Carroll, Md., is visiting relatives and friends in Calvert Co., Md. Mrs. Lily M. Comegys and Mrs. Alverta H. Moore spent Sunday in Wilmington, Del. The Misses Ella Mae Owings, of Waverly, and Fannie A. Perry, of Druid Hill avenue, are camping for the summer at Reisterstown, Md. Mrs. Rose B. Sydnor, the mother of Mrs. Samuel C. Owings, will leave at the week end for Richmond, Va., where she will visit relatives and friends in their bungalows along the Rappahannock River. Miss Corine Taylor, of 1136 Argyle avenue, have gone to New York and Atlantic City for a few days. Miss Estella Scott, of 934 Argyle avenue, has gone to Atlantic City to visit some friends. S. H. Gray, formerly of King and Gray, has signed for the season with the Tutt Whitney Smart Set while Miss Rachael King is resting on account of the death of her mother. Rev. Dr. C. S. Brown principal of the Waters Normal School and president of the Lott Carey Baptist Convention was in the city a few days ago the guest of Dr. William M. Alexander. Mr. Robert H. Pennington has been elected a member of the board of managers of the Maryland Home for Colored Children at Catonsville. Alfred Washington, of 512 Park avenue, has been spending the past three weeks at McKinley, Pa. Mrs. Oneida Hutchins, formerly of this city but now a resident of Boston, is spending a few days in the city. Miss Jessica Campbell, of Philadelphia, was in the city Sunday visiting her father, Mr. Robert Campbell. Mrs. R. Taylor, who has been ill at her home, 716 Courtney street, is able to be out again. Mr. Hezekiah Drowery, of Philadelphia, was in the city Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Lloyd Griffin of 1514 E. Monument street, are visiting relatives in Gordonville, Va., W. Evans Johnson, brother of Mrs. Lloyd, accompanied them. Mrs. M. F. Allen, who has been ill at her home, 537 Laurens street for the past three weeks, has left for Rhode Island. Prof. and Mrs. Mason A. Hawkins are spending August at Eordentown, N. J. Mr. James A. B. Callis is spending August in West Virginia. Mrs. Dwight Holmes, of Driud Hill avenue, is spending August at Harpers Ferry, W. Va. She will be joined next week by her husband, who has been pursuing a summer course at Columbia University. Miss Annie Earkett has returned to New York after a visit to relatives here. Mrs. Jane Roberts, of 911 Argyle avenue, has returned from a ten day stay at Atlantic City. Mrs. Lavinia Logan, of Mt. Winans, is slowly recovering from an attack of typhoid fever. Mrs. Gertrue Kyler, who suffered a slight attack of malaria, is convalescent. Mrs. Alice Chambers, of 1130 Etting street, has returned from a short visit to Washington. Master Rivers D. Chambers, of 1130 Etting street, is spending the month of August at Reisterstown, Md. Andrew Carnegie has sent a check of $250 for the organ fund of Perkins Square Baptist Church. Mrs. Marie Williams, wife of the pastor of the church, visited the philantropist some months ago and received a promise for the money providing a similar sum was raised. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Gray accompanied by their mother, Mrs Rebecca Gray, of 1512 Montrose street, left the city this week for a ten days trip to Oakville, Md. Mr. Gray, who is agent for the Mutual Benefit Society, of Baltimore, will deliver an address at the Galilee M. E. Church in the interest of the society. NOTICE. Your Prescriptions at moderate prices FENNELL'S PHARMACY Druid Hill Ave. and Biddle St. Prof. Verona, World's Greatest Business and Trance Medium 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. 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