The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER NEED NOT APPLY MEMBERSHIP Lave The Courage To Meon Thing Man- of the leading journals and West have severe the American Bar Assets virtual exclusion lored attorneys from through a resolution and three colored men membership last year to virtually barring General American Bar Association the action of its committee in voiding three colored Morris Lewis and informed them in which the Association notable victory was, and constituted at the president, Roy, and the execu- Unfortunately, brought about by a high bodes ill for the suit provides that local committee a candidate must that candidate is The resolution amenable that it be contemplated" of the Negro race been to membership. Greent will there be toays hereafter to avail those advantages of which special com- been holding out to country over?' If the at no encouragement is can only say that the will then give the lie professions. Fortu- one of the questions be settled until it is found it will return to Association until done away with, sex line.—New post. Can Bar Association to draw the color vively. The Negroes lovers are permitted to others need apply, on did not even have to do a mean thing. It shifted responsibilised on a resolution re-bar associations to forth whether a caused for membershipal association is a Neses, having fought suc- their right to re-the right temper by remain where their not wanted. According dispatch from Wash- will probably quiet- usively resign, thus whole problem." with honor so far as arned. How is itiation? Is it a so Knickerbocker or WM. H. LEWIS COLORED ATTORNEYS WILL GET OUT. Will Refuse to Remain In An Association Where They Are Not Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 29—Following a fight that has been waged for months against their retention, William H. Lewis, Butler R. Wilson and William R. Morris were allowed to retain their membership in the American Bar Association, but a resolution was passed which almost makes impossible the election of any other colored men. This resolution was offered by J. M. Dickinson, of Tennessee, and provides that all colored applicants will have in the future to state their race. As the votes of five members of the executive committee are sufficient to reject an applicant, it will be hard for any colored attorneys to get in. The fight for the colored attorneys was waged by Attorney General Wickersham, and he sent nearly 1,500 letters to members of the Association protesting against the attempt of the executive committee to oust Mr. Lewis after it was found that he was colored. Mr. Wickersham was here this week to continue the fight. As soon as he learned that the association had voted to allow him to retain his membership Mr. William R. Morris sent a telegram resigning his membership. It is also expected that Messrs. Lewis and Wilson will asso sever their connection within a short time. Lewis Will Not Talk About Resignation Washington, August 30—When seen by a representative of the Afro American Ledger, Mr. Lewis declined to discuss his rumored resignation. "I feel highly gratified, he said," that the fight waged by Mr. Wickersham was won by him, without solicitation and at his own expense he took up the fight against narrowness in the American Bar Association, and the race should be gratified at his stand." Appointment Confirmed Atlantic City., Aug. 29—Brognard Betts, assistant state commissioner of education has confirmed the appointment of Dr. James F. Bourne as a member of the City Board of Education. The appointment of Dr. Bourne and a white man were announced by Mayor Bacharach just before the commission form of government was ushered. The legality of the same OFFICE HOLDERS ARE WORKING FOR TAFT "Black Cabinet" Preparing For Strenuous Campaign For The President LITERATURE EOR THE COL- ORED VOTERS Johnson Lewis And Tyler Think President's Chances Are Bright. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Aug. 30—Congress has adjourned, President Taft has gone on his vacation and now the officeholders have nothing to do but to give wise and near-wise views on the political situation As may be expected, all of the big colored officeholders are for Taft, and the smaller one echo the same sentiment. To hear them talk the race would go the demnition bowwows, if Mr. Taft failed of reelection. Not much do they say to show why Mr. Taft should expect to receive the colored vote of the country, but they endeavor to make Taft sentiment by scoring both Roosevelt and Wilson. A representative of the Afro-American Ledger sought a number of representative men yesterday to find out their views on the political situation. Bad pictures were painted to him and one would almost imagine the re-establishment of slavery should Mr. Taft fail of re-election. Henry Lincoln Johnson. Recorder of Deeds and best poiltician that the race has in Washington, was one of those who predicted dire things should Roosevelt or Wilson be elected. He has just returned from Georgia, where he helped the Republican State Committee arrange to make a futile fight for Taft. He predicts that the President will carry 35 of the 181 counties in that State leaving the inference that Wilson will get the remainder. "How about the Roosevelt folks down there?" he was asked. "Roosevelt!" he said excitedly, why that letter to Julian Harris has done enough to set us back for years politically. I hope that the race will not be foolish enough to forsake the Republicans this time." He did not mention what disfranchisement and Republican connivance at the same had done to retard the race, however. William H. Lewis, assistant attorney general of the United States, and Ralph W. Tyler, auditor for the Navv, were enjoying lunch and discussing the attitude of the American Bar Association toward colored members, when approached. "I tell you," said Mr. Lewis in speaking of the fight that Attorney General Wickersham had made for the retention of colored members in the Bar Association that the present administration has never failed to come to the aid of the race when help was needed." He did not mention, however, that Jacob M. Dickinson who introduced the resolution which would make possible the exclusion of all future Negro applicants, was Taft's first Secretary of War. "This administration," said Mr. Tyler "has been our friend and we, especially those of us who live in Maryland, should remember that Mr. Taft spoke out against proposed disfranchisement in Maryland. What President ever did that?" W. R. PETTIFORD President of the Birmingham, Ala., Penny Savings Bank, who was elected president of the National Association of Negro Bankers at Chicago last week. is already preparing a "confession of faith" in Mr. Taft. Cyrus Field Adams, assistant register of the Treasury, was out of the city, presumably revising his quadrennial edition of the booklet on "What the Republican Party Has Done by appointing Negroes to office." and James A. Cobb and Register Napier were among those mentioned as being far away from the arcing billows of uncertain political speculation. Mother Katherine Drexel Starts Another School Chicago, August 30—Mother M. Katherine Drexel, of Philadelphia, Pa., superior and founder of the order of Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament at Cornwall, Pa., who has contributed several millions to Negro and Indian schools, has arrived in Chicago to take charge of the new school for Catholic Negro children, the first in Chicago, which will be opened in September at Thirty-Sixth street and Wabash avenue for the children of St. Monica's Church, Dearborn'and Thirty-Sixth street, of which Rev. John Morris is pastor. Mother Drexel made ried visit to Chicago weeks ago to arrange f founding of this school. the armory for the Negro regi at Thirty-sixth street and W. ha venue and the residence adj have been purchased for $2,000 and the armory is being cone into a school building. The ence will be used for a conven the six sisters of the Blessed order which Mother D will assign here during the coming week as teachers in the school. Collector Anderson or mittee New York, August he roof garden on $100,000 Y. s Casi no has been opened to public. Dr. James E. Cab of 457 Lenox avenue, and Cecilia Holloway were marri Charleston, S. C., a fortifi Collector Charle Anderson was one of the gerrn of prom inent citizens to the re- turning Olympi Fresh Air Camp Closed Special to The Washington, g. 30 - The fresh air camp at Mt. Pleasant has closed for the season. The camp was in charge of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. N. Waring. Dr. Willi. A. Warfield, surgeon-in-ch of the Freedmen's Hospital, ded the sessions of the National Medical Association, at Tuskegee, Ala., this week. One of the white improvement associations has passed a resolution asking for the segregation of the races on street cars. REFORMERS HAVE NOT PLAYED FAIR Philadelphia Officials Have Refused to Appoint Colored PASSED CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS Weaver Blondin, Former Balti morecan Is Apyointed and Then Dropped Philadelphia, August 30—Prominent men of the race here who aided in the election last November of Mayor Blankenburg on a reform ticket are severely criticising department heads for refusing to appoint colored men to positions after they had passed civil service examinations for the same. It is said that a tacit agreement exists among heads of city departments that colored man need expect appointment under the present regi- large number of colored men used to support the "gang" in east municipal election, cast their ballots for Rudolphankenburg, the reform candidate for Mayor. As colored men had received a number of appointments under Republican administrations, they expected that those who aided the reformers and met satisfactory tests would not be discriminated against in the bestowal of patronage. Numerous instances have been cited to show the discrimination that has been practiced against colored applicants. One of these is Weaver Blondin, formerly of Baltimore, who stood fifth in a list of elegibles for water inspectors. Eight appointments were made among whom was Blondin. He was notified by letter, it is declared, that he had been appointed at a salary of $900 a year, that he would be expected to report for work on a certain day at 9 o'clock, that his hours for work would be from 9 to 4 every day except Saturday, that he would be entitled to certain time as vacation at a certain time of the year, and that he should come ready to go to work on the appointed day. When he appeared Blondin says he was told, after some hesitation, that the "head man" was not in, and that he should call again the next morning. At the second call Blondin says he was told that the "head man" had not had time to attend to his case as yet, but would write him later. He later received a letter saying that for reasons which could not be stated the place to which Blondin had been appointed had been filled by some one else. Upon demand of further reason for the action he was told, he says, that he could not be allowed to fill the position because of his color. Several other instances, it is said, have been revealed. Two young colored physicians are said to have passed examinations with good grades for city positions. One has been ignored altogether, and another, who's at the head of the list is slated for disappointment, it is charged, rather than appointment, because of his color. The appointing power of the department to which he is eligible as overheard to say a few days at this particular physician EXALTED RELEP RACE been certified eight times for different positions in the city government, it is said, but has received nothing so far. He says, however, that he intends to keen trying, even though he knows positively that he was refused on at least two occasions because he is colored. He headed one list, and says some one not colored was appointed to the place. On several other certifications, he says, he met the same fate. He wrote to the Mayor about this treatment, he declares, citing the first instance of alleged dis-ination against him on account of his color but received the reply that the "Mayor leaves all matters of appointment to his heads of departments. When the appointing officer has looked into the applicant's previous experience and has interviewed them personally, there are many considerations that may weigh with him in making a selection beside relative position on the eligible list." INJUNCTION AGAINST COLORED ELKS Ohio Elks Seek to Restrain Them From Using Their Name Dayton O., August 29—The officers of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Benevolent Protective Order of Elks in session were served with a notice of injunction Monday to show cause why they should not be restrained from using the word Elk." Though surprised, the officers of the grand lodge accepted service and will present an answer in the court of Common Pleas on September 27. The suit for injunction was brought at the instance of Ohio Lodge of white Elks. The delegates attending the session were practically unanimous in the expression of their intentions to aid the order in combatting all oppression from without. The Grand Lodge will also fight vigorously the adverse decision of the New York Supreme Court, and a fund was started to carry the case to the United States Supreme Court. All of the delegates express themsevies as hopeful in view of the outcome of the cases against Colored Knights of Pythias. The reports of Grand Exited Ruler H. H. Pace and other grand officers indicated that order was making progress. The delegates visited the grave of Paul Laurence Dunbar, Tuesday morning, and in the afternoon the grand lodge degree was conferred on 174 candidates. The visiting delegates were shown every consideration by the members of the Waldorf Lodge No. 76. The Grand Temple or Elks, is as so in session here, with the daughter ruler Mrs ee pase SS : 2 Ne DHE “APRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER ne : See AININ: “TTUSKEGEES GREAT FARM. |.\aty) Sa ee == = INDIDATE FOR joccrarecroaenouuoe|WORK OF UPLIFT [DEMOCRACY MUST BE | | JOHN H. TOADVINE " THE ASSEMBLY |.zsimemsccmens |’ SHOWS RESULTS AWORTHY INSTRUMENT ' 142 W. HILL.STREET, — a ee cnd tha Caparient of — Paoale Trust ft Says We sdtee! THE UP-TO-DATE. UNDERTAKEN® ©.) sian sc fa pipe encithe dAreey 66 | : Wh ursish a fun 1 $10.00 and up; caskets for (Mad vie.) lem, (Naw: York) District FOr een ecient wutwor en, | OFOWN Of the Locus Street So- ita : ' f Ha Be can lari poucariageserFacraln Wediagy, Faria aes i 3 a modern: building’erected in abide - ’ ete.,,fron. ais own stables at the most reasonable rates. Yord'a 2 dal Anderson, coat ar set00. Pacing ano:the test || cial: Settlement, : come to gee lim, jee call = Ee = : Industry started at the Institute, and |; es Make Good, South 422 or South 396-¥. 142 W. Hilket and | ‘ the “school farm in thirty yenrs bas |* t | Mount Vernon 5138. * 826 Druididre | MMS FINE PUBLIC. RECORD, jero~» seu eworace 200 acres. or | HOW [T REAGHES THE MASSES): 24 cic. x. 2—tvoodrow wisn pf is jercantile and Fingneial. Times Pays “'Gplendid ‘Tribute {to Editor of the ; Amsterdam News—What His: Elec- ‘tion Would Mean to the Race In New fork. iw York.—The following statement fa recent issue of the Mercantile aud ‘anclal ‘Times, published in this , concerning the’ political aspira- ns of James A. “Anderson, founder .d editor in chief of the Amsterdam ws, is worthy of nore than passing tice. . The subject is worthy of the Hibute, znd: the facts are not in any- Jse overstated... ‘The Times says: “<yhen James Bl. Anderson, the ed- fio: of the Amsterdam News, with ffices at 17 West. One Hundred and Intr-fifth street, this city, announced 16 otlier day his candidacy for the ot le fi > Ree ee Ce ety: bE A ee eae Ga BU ee Bae eo Ss See weno: ssembly from the Thirty-fifth asseiw- iy discrict a considerable stir was used in Harlem politics, Should ir. Anderson be successful in his sn tlon—and it is hoped he will—it wilt the first time that the colored popu ton iu New York will have a mew eof thelr own race in the tegista € halts at Albany. Mr,-Andersop. who das heen 1, nes ine yer has taken an active iuter- in all matters pertaining to the. bet: ing. ot municipal conditions. He blished the Amsterdam News on 4, 1909, and ever since this week. lication, which is alive with the of the day, bas made a strong 7. ‘nderson was for a time the as ston’ tp Henry Ward Beech -h ip Brooklyn, and that not- took a great interest In the red map.who was a member feregution. ‘During the twen bat Anderson has been an re In public life be has taken rable interest in ‘Iiterary and ing societies. Ae bas always for the Improvement of buman tions, and. this srork. be wil} con: ina greater degree should he be fred with the election to the ss ty. 7 is, aspirant for political honors je squarely for equal protection for ‘ad: specin!. priviteges to none. He representative of thts publicatiou 1-day that a case of nomina- ‘election he will-not only: took he rights and interests of bis ple, but wil! Agbt.for the wel: It the people tu general. js_no-more than right that’ mat- coming before legislative discus- Jeions in reference to the privileges of the colored people should’ be debated by a representative of their own class Mr. Anderson realizes perhaps more than, mady-others that there are many focal mutters. felting to the colored Sopulation 1n.this city that need Im ynediate attention. = 'Vith a-stalwart representative in Al ban the colored ‘citizens bere could ‘fest assured that they would recelve the ‘fufest attention in the. legisiative body. ,"The‘colored man needs more of & political and “Industrial recognition, ‘and by, placivg‘ one of their own race inthe lawmaking body. the colored vot ‘era would acquire’ more elvic -pride, to which they are entitled. Mr. -Auiderson {s::a man’ of. brond ideas. auid ft. srould: be dificult to tind . fiore-terel tended map. from: the Thifty-ffth: assewbly district than this agpirant’ for the’ position ‘of assembIy, mon: ” This district can boast of over 6.000 “wiored . votes, which would: be more than’ necessary.for the election of Mr Anderson, wbo is a Repnblican ‘candi: tes It-1s, to be expected that: both epiblicans aud, Democrats will ralls Sia Runoort: aud tn’ doing so thes ‘display coogaludement. nig. Friendssin: Hi New. Homé. erecént .acquidition’ to the meni life ip St: Louts @armerl?. -# TUSKEGEE'S) GREAT "FARM. Variety of Feed Products Raised at the plabama (nstitute. ‘The industries at the Tuskegee (Ala.) institute are grouped Into three depart. ments, the' school of agriculture, ‘the io: dustries for girls and the department of mechanicalindustries. The-courses in agriculture are given ip Milbank ball, a modern’ building erected in 1909 at 2 cost of :$26,000. Farming was the first Industry started at the Institute, and the school farm in thirty sears bas grown until It embraces 2,300 acres.. Of this elgbty acres form a track: garden ‘on’ which {8 raised produce for the school, #ighty acres constitute an or: chard, $10 acres form the tract for gen- eral farming, while 1,900 acres coto- prise. aren given over to pastures and: xfoodland. ‘Th uuiry. nerd contains 227 bead of cattiq. breeders, searlings and calves, with fi05 milk cows “at the pail.” ‘The farm also has 542 bogs and 143 borses. mul and colts, while the poultry yurd contfins 3,000 fowls. The farm work is cafrpd ov by 28 students, forty hired mer and elzbtven instructors. T4ét yenr G22 tons of ensilage, 12,000 bushels of sweet potatoes, 3.500 bush- elsfof corn and 4.650 bushels of oats wefe grown on the generat farm, while theftruck garden yielded: 115.453 pounds of Freens, 1,116 dozen bunches of let: tafe, 465 bushels of onions, 2.574 wilermetons, 238 bushels of beans, 53 pifhels of bevts, 783 bushels of toma. [tofs, 821 bushels of rutabagas, 3.150 dqven ears of green corn, 2.661 melons and cantaloupes, 57 bushels of white potatoes und 258 bushels of peas, chix enumeration being given as an-indiva- tion of the variety of the table at ‘Tas Kee and the manner in which te ihpils are being saturated to one of fie uniny ideas of ‘oskegee that one fidicntion of civilizadou fs a variety of Hood products. 7 “One of God's objects in surronading us with vegetables, with grain, berries and tiowers." says Booker Washing ‘Ga, “is to hulp ns to make our bodies letter Gtted for the ases of life, 10 rake our bodies stronger, (0 nike ahem more healthful. Whea T go'1 qhoreb and hear people preach for Hours on all kinds of subjects, especial iy in conntry districts, where te soit Is fitted Yor growing all binds of veze- tubles, all kinds of fowl, bow much. t wish the minister would take @ few J hours and teach the people how to fill their bodies with some of the beau- tifnl things with which uature has sur rounded them.” GREAT FIELD DAY FOR ODD FELLOWS Features of « Celebration. to Be Hel See ten te | Staunton, Va.—The fifteenth annual fleld day of the First Patriarchie resi | ment of Odi Kellaws will be held. tere Sept 1 sel 2. ‘The regiment is com posed of Matriarchies in Delaware Maryland, the District of, Columbia and Virgitit. At the opening session memorial srevices. will be held at Mount Zion Haptist burch, ‘Che musor of Stuitan wil deliver ‘an address of welcome, the Rey. J. C. Anstio will make the response, and tt Rev, N.C. Woods, president of the Virginia seminary nod college. wit Gelirer the oration. ‘A business session will be beld at Oda Fellows’ bill the morning of the second day, nd (n the afternoon a big street parade will take place, fol lowed by a prize drill at the basetut grounds, Four prizes will be awarded. and a big banquet will take place at night ‘The local committee in charge of thw arrangements for the visiting Odd Fel lows, who will number more than 1,000, Includes Captain A. J, S. Jordan ehnirman; Lieutenant J. Beary Carr secretary and manager; Willlam Per kins, Thomas Ewell, Jobn Ross, R. 1 J. Sovthal, Jobn Childs, J. A. Craw ford und William Simms, An auxiliary committee of ladies will assist, as follows: Mesdames Alire Walker, Nellie Pryor, 3. Henry Carr Poomas Jackson, Witllam Perkins Georginnna Simms, Beary A. Bonston J. Sallie Terrell, Mary Scott, Margurer Southull,, Willie Ewell, Etta Hawley Walter Gelden. Delilab digginbotbam M. J. Timberlake aud'M. J. Bailey. ‘The present officers of the resiment are: R, 'T. Stewart, colonel; F. B. State Meutenant colonel; Hamilton. N. Bases Baltimore, adjutant; W. B. Crowell, Roanoke, chief of staff: P. A. Hund Jey, Newport News, paymaster; B. # Jackson, Washington, quartermaster: W. ©. Jones, Newport. News, serzeunt Bandy’ Miller. Norfolk. judge advocite: Jobu @. Queen, Maryland, ebaptain Henry Mallory. Richmond, ‘commis sariat. Officers of battalions, with chief bn gler, are: Kobert Lester, Hampton, Va. ebief: bugter: Charles Young, {ch mond, Va., major, first battation: Charles’, Swann, ‘Washington, . taser recond battalion, and leremlab -Staitb Newport News, Va. major of secone battalion. Women’s Clubs Make Good Showing. The numericat.acd financial status ot the Nationa! Association of Women’s Clubs, as reported at its recent bt enpial’ ennvention -at “Gamptoo. Va. fens follows: Number: ofselnbs. Sun total ‘membership. -10.8108;" money rot lected since last biennial meeting. $2. “424.66.. ‘The. cost of: property. wer by: the. various: clubs: is. esyina igh wy WORK OF UPLIFT - SHOWS RESULTS i of ie Lies Street So- | ial Settlement, nw iT REAGHES THE MASSES | What the Homemakers’ Club of Hamp- ton Is Doing to Better the Condition of the Home and Community Life of i the People—it Wields a’ Wide In- > fluence, * Bampton, Va.—The Locus Street So ‘celal Settiement in this town was found- ed about twenty: years ago by Mrs. Harris Barrett, a graduate of Hamp- ton Institute inthe class,of 1884. ‘The work, which begin with a few girls of the lumediate nelghborhood, has reached out into every section of the cominunity.. ‘There are clubs. and classes for boys. girls, mothers’ «nd grandmothers, Sessions are held every afternoon and evening eight mouths in the year. ‘The Women’s cltb, known as the howenmkers’ club of this organization, has several departments, all of which work for some phase of home im provement. Each woumn, works in the departwent in which. she is most inter: ested. All come twxether, bowerer, at intervals to work ont aud discuss prov Jems of equal interest lo all. The child's welfare department has two divisions. Iu one talks are siven to young mothers on the care and feeding of infants, treatment of calds, care Of sick children, the dangers of avotbing-sirmps and patent medicines Ligthe other talks are given on the care abd managetuent. of cbildres. LEE GE CLEP i Pre, AN bigs ne oai nk a oa N55 gs sa Ley thi} mes Eo, dita Aan BARRETT: how to make the home attractive and how to keep girls and boys off the streets. Utber departinents are poul try, home garden, flower lovers, quilt. tng and plain sewing. [n the latter department simple garments are made for children and bouse aprons for busy housekeepers. *.At (be Hampton institute farmers conference, 1912, this latter depart- ment took first prize for the. most practical and convenient: house aprons. Instructions are giveo in cooking, rig ‘weaving and work among boys. A country fair {s held annually under the managemeot of the Homemakers’ clnb When we hear one speak of socin! work one Is apt to think only of the larger: things with which St concerns itself, such as government, public hentth, reforming of criminals, etc. but in, this orgaelzation valuable su etal work is dove I the bome and fin- mediate neighborbood, and the meth: ods.and systems used are In reach of every map and woman who is inter ested ID Lome improvement, “Jn the plain. sewing department many simple garments are made for chil- dren out of old garments as well as new cloth. These are a.great help to the children’s welfare department to ‘carrying out ite. plan of keeping. the “@hlldren in ‘school. ‘These garments aré gotd to parents fora small sum -with the understanding that such par -ents see to it that thelr children- are ‘sent to ‘school. | The work of the organization since ts inception has proved tbe wisdom of {ts founder, It 1s supported for the most part by voluntery contributions ane entertaiuments. Mrs. Barris: Rar Fett. besides having the management of all of this work, is also president of the Virginia Federation of Colored ‘Women’s Clubs. whieh ts doing a grea: good armong the «asses of people thronghout the state. She 1s atsu. second’ recording secre tary of the National Association ‘ot Colored Women's Clubs. 4 more Gilt gent'and painstaking woman wonld b+ bard to tind in any organization. Hamp ton {s prond of her,’as st also sof bn dreds of graduntes scattered throush ont thé country, so thar it may be Just iy sald that notwithetanding the mans Industrial schools and institutes for higber,. learning: for .colored people ‘Hampton “Institute ts the: mother oF them a4). re From Faraway alaska. A lehdazof Tuskegee snstifute vo Alagga recently sent Here 1 DEMOGRACY MUST BE* A WORTHY INSTRUMENT People Trust It, Says Woodrow Wilson, and if Must Make Good. l, Bea Girt. N. J.—Woodrow Wilson at | the “Little White’ House" at Sea Girt fs-daily called upon to demonstrate bis ability as a ready speaker. Where is not a day passes but what be meets various delegations who call to assure him of their support. Ia spenking of political machines ta the Brooklyn Democratic club Gover- nor Wilson said: “Machines are had. but an organization may be very essen: tial. For instance, I have been sur- rounded. by an organization bere fn New Jersey while doing my best work. ‘A. machine uses its political opportu- | nities for the selfish ends of Its mem | Uers. No tnembers of our organization would erer think of doing that. Pub: He opinion: in New Jersey has drawn [the distinction... It hiss killed the mar chines, and it is going to keep the or- | ganization going. “Te seems to me that we are stand- Ing in Use presence of something high- Fer than allegiance to the Democratic party. Tbe country. has been disap- pointed in the Republican party, and it fs turning to the Democratic party: That party is willing to show the way ‘toward those things which must be re- alized. "Some gentlemen seem to Gnd It easy to mike personalities out of poli- Hes, but it seoms to me that wheuever that is done polities is debused. “Men who are in search of reform ‘are now resorting to the Democratic party, because, for my own part, 1 do not. know where else they will ten to expect the results. ‘There is no dis counting the strength and serviceabill- ty of a united party, and the splenlid part is that the Democratic party is ‘united. “Speaking seriously. nothing affords me more genuine pleasure Unin to re: ceive such greetings from men tn Jer sey who-have at least tested my quali: ties. Fecause you have. ktown me at close range and if you will be kind enough {o vouch for me perhaps the rest of the country will Le eredulous of your report. “T have spent a grent deal of time since I becume governor of New Jer- sey defending your character, It was supposed in the old days, when the| bowrd of guardians was in charge of| the state. that you were all of yon disposed to xive the most ‘monopolistic. grnsts of the country a great ringing, ‘welcome in New Jersdy. ‘ “New Jersey was known as the mother of Irusts—a very troublesome and questionable family—and I bad ie spend my time outside New Jersey as- | suring the people of the Union that it had not been the fault or the disposi- tion of the people of New Jersey that there were certain gentlemen who bad undertaken to curry the Republican party ip their pockets und to ndminis- ter independently of the rank and fle of Republicans in the state. “New Jersey is progressive, but the United States is progressive. and we have here merely a delightful sample of the people of the United States. “Now, these people are not bent on ‘destroying anything, but they are bent on setting everything In order; they are bent upon justice; they are bent ‘upon seeing to it that the people in general are partuers of the govern- ‘ment, as 1 was trying to show the other day. And the Democratic party is now placed under a peculiar respon: sibility. It has to prove that it is the worthy Instrument of that zeal ov the part of the people of the United States. If it does not prove it now it will never be given another chance to prove it. No party that proves un- faithful to that ideal will ever again be trusted by the people of America. ‘And therefore we: are standing’ at a turning polnt.in our politics. We must make good or go ont of business. In the vernacular, it isa case of ‘put up or shut up,’ because words are going to be discounted. Nothing will be bon- ored except the actual carrying out of such programs as sensible men may unite in for the common benefit.” THE GREAT DUTY OF AD- . JSUSTMENT. We are servrnts of the people, the whole people. ‘The uation has been unvecessirily. unreusonably at war within itself. © Luteresi has clashed with’ iuterest: when there were common principles of right and of fair dealing which might. and should have bound them all togetber, not. as rivals, but as partners. , As the servupts of all we are bound to undertake the grea: duty of accommodation and adjnstment.—From Wood- Tow Wilson's Speech Accepting the Democratic Nomination. The Democrats are not taking the election of Wison for granted. “‘Thes are working.and working barder than fn, a score:of years.and working ag 8 united party.) : eaTts:teported:t} at ‘papers which: are gupporting.,..be “hgh: mooser.-have .r- “dered: extia re monger here 2 | ...JOHN H. TOADVINEY “ k j ER ee K 142 W. HILL.STREET, | . THE UP-TO-DATE. UNDERTAKER® =". Who can: ursish a’ funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for (Mad ue. 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Lf say ha. 9 examined. .A sten saves nine, Use’ the’ constructive Tonic “Sek & LIFE” which: nrevants eulosis and cheeks sald ind cases if the direction, is: Ao} Don’t allow Your eristelel shortened by Tuberculosis preventable by. the defen cess of building up.. “DE bellis Specialist’ in‘Tuberet Indigestion, Neurosis & Rh tism. Has the least déath' r, the physicians in Baltimo: examines thoroughly and: case is beyond remedial ai or write. Dr.: David New Campbell,’ -1369:. N. Carey Baltiniore, Md.’ - i C. & Pz "Madison 2682-M. List furnished on application: OLIVER-J. CAU! .-House Painter. «And Paper: Hangel ., 2143 Druid Hill Av. Madison 1029: House Painting : Glazing Enameling, ‘Plogrs: or Waxe Painted, SHRINERS ELECT Washington, August 29—The thirteenth annual session of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystit Shrine came to an end last Friday night. The sessions were attended by over 200 delegates from various sections of the country. Reports submitted by various officers showed that the Council was in a prosperous condition. The next session will be held in Indianapolis. The following officers were elect- Eugene Phillips, New York, imperial potentate; Jose H. Sherwood, St. Paul, Minn., deputy imperial potentate; W. D. Morris, New Orleans, chief raban; George W. McKoin, St. Louis, assistant raban; John H. Murphy, Baltimore imperial recorder; Levi Wililams, New York, assistant imperial recorder; J. Frank Blagburn, Washington, imperial treasurer; Thomas Roberts, Portland, Ore., imperial oriental guide, and J. W. Barnes, Portsmouth, Va., imperial high priest and prophet. The third biennial conference of Knights Templar adjourned last Thursday. The next meeting will be held in Columbsu, O. The sessions were presided over by William H. Mayo, of Frankfort, Ky. Officers were elected as follows: Dr. E. S Dickerson, Cairo., Ill., president; M. T. Clay, Lexington, Ky., and Dr. George E. Gilbert, vice presidents; Harry A. Spencer, New York, secretary; Edward Loving, Fort-Worth, Tex., treasurer, and Joseph P. Evans, Baltimore, marshal. Ivanhoe Commandery, of New York City, was awarded the first prize of $200 for being the best drilled commandery. The Daughters of Isis and the Order of Eastern Star, female auxiliaries of Masons, also met here last week: Lott Carey Baptists Fortsmouth, Va., Aug. 30—The sixteenth annual session of the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention came to an end tonight at Zion Baptist Church, after a most successful meeting. The annual address of the president, Rev. C. S. Brown, of Winston-Salem, N. C., was a general review of the work of the association, and included a number of suggestions for advancing the efficiency of the work. Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander, of Baltimore; corresponding secretary, gave a detailed outline of the work being done along educational and missionary lines in Africa. At the morning session, Rev. W. H. Thomas gave a graphic account of his experiences adds a missionary in Africa. A collection was taken for the school and church that the association will shortly erect on land that has been ceded by the Liberian government. The opening sermon was preached by Rev W. W. Allen, of Baltimore. The women auxiliary met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. L. A. Hope, of Richmond, Va., presiding. Mt Bethel Baptists Washington, Aug. 30—The thirty-sixth annual session of e Mount Bethel Baptist Association came to an end last night, after a three-day session at Cosmopolitan Baptist Church. Dr. Jones Watkins, of Enon Baptist Church, Baltimore, was elected president. Following formal opening services, Tuesday, Rev. R. T. Winn, of Baltimore, preached the doctrinal sermon. Reports from churches and auxiliaries took up the sessions Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. The Sunday School Convention held its annual session in the afternoon and at night Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, delivered an inspiring address. Memorial services for Rev. W. H. Dickerson, who was president of the association for many years and who died last September, were held yesterday afternoon. A number of ministers paid high tribute to the life and service of the old president. Among the Baltimoreans present at the session were Revs. W. J. Winston, J. H. Taylor, John Jones, R. Parker, Samuel Ward and Jones Watkins, who was elected president. The remaining officers include: A. Baxter, vice president; R. B. Page, Oak Grove, Va., recording secretary; G. W. Johnson, Annond, Va., corresponding secretary, and B. Bumbray, Hooes, treasurer. School Board Accept Resignations The School Board, at its session Wednesday, accepted the resignations of Mrs. Constantia Brown Reckling, who was married in June; Mrs. Helen Irvin, who has accepted a position at Howard University, Washington, and Miss Mabel E. Wilson, who will be married to Dr. Taylor, of Kansas City, in the near future. Miss Ethel G. Jones, a graduate of both the High School and Howard University, was appointed taecher of English and history in the Colored High School, vice Walter Harris, deceased. She is a daughter of George P. T. Jones. Miss S. Lillian Hughes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hughes, was appointed instructor in German at the High School. She is an alumnus of both the High School and Oberlin College. Mrs. Laura Miller Turner was appointed temporary instructor in domestic science at the High School. Mr. Solomon Augustus Dead. Mr. Solomon Augustus the beloved husband of Mrs Mary E. Augustus née Ringgold departed this life on Thursday August 22 at 9 P. M. at his late residence 647 Haw street. He was an active member of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church and choir and also secretary of the Alphion Male Singing Society. The funeral took place from his late residence on Sunday at 2 P. M. the Rev. J. W. Norris officiating. He is survived by his widow and father Mr. Moses Augustus and one brother Mr. Walter J. Augustus. Tendered A Reception Mr. and Mrs. James E. Stephens gave a reception on Wednesday evening August 21 at their home, 1803 Etting street in honor of their sister, Miss Eliza M. Harris, and their nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Harris, all of Boston. Mass. A large number of their friends were invited to meet them. Everyone left expressing themselves as having spent an enjoyable evening. Hagerstown Jottings. Hagerstown, Md., Aug. 29—Albert Jackson, of Berryville, Va., was smothered to death last Friday morning by being covered with fertilize, the result of a beam breaking in the fertilizer plant of D. A Thomas and Co. Lawrence Perrywho was sitting near Jackson at the time of the accident, was also injured but not seriously. Mr. Henry Keip had the misfortune to lose three fine hogs Sunday. Each of the hogs weighed over three hunderd pounds. Rev. David Johnson, pastor of Ebenezer A M. E. Church, left for Piladelphia and Atlantic City Monday morning. Rev. L. M. Beckett will preach at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Sunday. Miss Ethel K. Harris, a public school teacher of Camden, N. J., left for her home, after having spent a very pleasant vacation with her mother, Mrs. Jennie Chase. Mrs. Wilson Barnum, Mrs. Zeaureau Barnum, and Misses Thelma and Ruth Williams, left for Atlantic City last Thursday. Mrs. Mollie Robinson and daughter Rosetta, are visiting in Harrisburg. Miss Clark, of Baltimore is visiting her aunt, Mrs. G U. Williams. Mrs. Hannah Harris has returned from a visit to her mother at Long Branch, N. J. Easton Happenings. Easton, Md., August 28—The camp meeting here closed Sunday night. Rev. C. L. Brown, better known as the Wild Man, preached the closing sermon. Mr. John E. Webb and brother, Charles are visiting their parents. Mr. Isaac Queen was in town Sunday. The Murray Cornet Band of Cambridge was at the Samaritan Hall, Thursday night. Mrs. Katie Roberts, the wife of Walter Roberts, died Tuesday morning at the Emergency Hospital. She left a large family to mourn their loss. Odd Fellows Cannot Carry Guns And Swords. Chicago, Aug. 30—It is currently reported here that the governor of Georgia has sent a letter to Grand Master Edward Morris, stating that the patriarchie regiments will not be allowed to carry guns or swords in the streets of Atlanta druing the B. M.C. The Washington (D.C.) patiachie has refused to attend under the circumstances. It is possible that Grand Master Morris may be ...Commonwealth Concert and Dance Orchestra.... Re-organized and Incorporated Music furnished for any occasion. Satisfaction Guaranteed. SPECIAL PRICES MEMBERS Hinson, Leader Harrison Watts John John C. Downs P George Young John H. Chase Tyler, General Manager and Dancing Man Postal promptly attended to. Address—Ge Johnson, 522 Tyson streeet WILD DEFENDER'S DAY Day, September 12, 3 to 11.4 Lagerade—Hobble Skirt Picnic and Dance at Frederick avenue and Longwood street. Oclock—1st prize, a round trip ticket to W to the lady wearing the finest skirt; 2nd to be awarded to biggest woman with the she Goldfield Orchestra, Prof. Samuel Proctor Prof. Henry Tyler, Floor Manager MISSION 15 CENT Sunlight, under auspices of the Ch Summer Starlight to Brown's Grove, Thursday 22th, 1912. Music by the Huntsmen Band. Miller's Wharf at 8:30 P. M. TICKETS 25 C Preston, President. Mrs. Mary D. Manning Town. John T. Williams, Chair. JOSEPH G. LOCKS General Directress @ Embalmer Announce to the generous public that she pass of her late husband at 630 N. Caroline for all past favors and hoping a continue images a Specialty. Phone Wolfe 19 Fusion Vouchers Executed Tuesday, September 4th, I shall be prepared extensioners from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., at m Will Avenue. Phone, Madison 3473 Y TRULY HATCHETT, Notary P You going? Why sure! Because everybody Exeter Lodge, No. 1454 and Household 15, G. U. O. of Odd Fellows, of Pike WILL GIVE THEIR LAST FREE LAWN FIELD OF THE SEASON Wall, Reisterstown Pike and Slade PIKESVILLE, MD. Wednesday, Sept 3rd and 4th, 1912, from last Lawn Fete of this season, we will spare no of pleasure for all. Bring the whole family, al the Merry-go-round, Base Ball Games, African D Day, Three Legged Race, Sack Race, Good Music Big Donkey; you can pin it on sure, try it. George W. Johnson; Leader Harrison Watts John Burley Howard E. John John C. Downs E. Hall George Young John H. Chase Harry Tyler, General Manager and Dancing Master Orders by postal promptly attended to. Address—George W. Johnson. 522 Tyson street in OLD DEFENDER'S DAY Thursday, September 12, 3 to 11.45 p.m. Mascots—Masquerade—Hobble Skirt Picnic and Dance at Germania Electric Park, Frederick avenue and Longwood street. Two prizes awarded at 9 o'clock—1st prize, a round trip ticket to Washington, D. C., will go to the lady wearing the finest skirt; 2nd prize, a silk umbrella will be awarded to biggest woman with the shortest skirt. ADMISSION 15 CENTS 7 in Grand Moonlight, under auspices of the Chosen Few On Steamer Starlight to Brown's Grove, Thursday Evening, Sept. 12th, 1912. Music by the Huntsmen Band. Boat leaves Miller's Wharf at 8.30 P. M. TICKETS 25 CENTS. Mrs. Mary C. Preston, President. Mrs. Mary D. Manning, Secretary. George H. Brown. John T. Williams, Chairman. Wishes to announce to the generous public that she is carrying on the business of her late husband at 630 N. Caroline St. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping a continuance of the same. Carriages a Specialty. Phone Wolfe 1958 13-in Pension Vouchers Executed On Wednesday. September 4th, I shall be prepared to fill the vouchers of pensioners from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., at my residence 2026 Druid Hill Avenue. Phone, Madison 3473 Y Are you going? Why sure! Because everybody is! The Banaker Lodge, No.1454 and Household of Ruth No.3545, G.U.O.of Odd Fellows, of Pikesville At Their Hall, Reisterstown Pike and Slade Avenue, PIKESVILLE, MD. Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept 3rd and 4th, 1912, from 4 to 12 P. M. As this is our last Lawn Fete of this season, we will spare no pains to make this an evening of pleasure for all. Bring the whole family, all are welcome. There will be the Merry-go-round, Base Ball Games, African Dodger Canvas, Shooting Gallery, Three Legged Race, Sack Race, Good Music and Refreshments. See the Big Donkey; you can pin it on sure, try it. ADMISSION FREE Don't forget the date, Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 3rd and 4th. Pikesville Emory Grove and Owings Mills cars pass grounds. Get off at Slade Avenue and Reistertown Pike. Don't forget the date, Tuesday and Wednesday Emory Grove and Owings Mills cafe Avenue and Reh Labor Day September Grand Tow HIGHLAND ELECTRIC Over 15 horses entered for r Address to Knights, Dr. S. B. E. B. Taylor, Dr. Edw. Wright, Dr. Coronation Address, Mr. Howard Mr. George Chapman. Manage Hall. Ernest Purviance and "Rush" ADMISSION Music: Kerr's Orchestra NOTE—For further information 1209 Druid Hill avenue. A GRAND AT GERMANIA PARK Thursday, September Under the direction of Trustee Kerr's Orchestra has been Committee: The Off Admission at the Gate Rev. D. D. Tu September 2d, from 12 m. GRAND TOURnament AND ELECTRIC PARK, (Formerly horses entered for running and hurdle ju- to Knights, Dr. S. B. Hughes. Judges, Dr. Dr. Edw. Wright, Dr. Terrell and J. Garr Address, Mr. Howard Gross. Charge to o- Chapman. Managers, Messrs George Ch Purviance and "Rush" Williams ADMISSION 25 CENTS Kerr's Orchestra and Metropolitan for further information apply to Ernest will avenue. A GRAND OUTING GERMANIA PARK, Frederick R Thursday, September 5th, 1912, over the direction of Trustees of Ames M. E. Chu Kerr's Orchestra has been engaged for the occasion. Committee: The Officials of the Church Admission at the Gate 10 Cents Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor Grand Tournament HIGHLAND ELECTRIC PARK, (Formerly Pitts) Over 15 horses entered for running and hurdle jumping Address to Knights, Dr. S. B. Hughes. Judges, Dr. E. Stokes, E. B. Taylor, Dr. Edw. Wright, Dr. Terrell and J. Garner. Coronation Address, Mr. Howard Gross. Charge to the Knights, Mr. George Chapman. Managers, Messrs George Chapman, Basil Hall. Ernest Purviance and "Rush" Williams ADMISSION 25 CENTS Music: Kerr's Orchestra and Metropolitan Band NOTE-For further information apply to Ernest Purviance, 1209 Druid Hill avenue. 2t in31 A GRAND OUTING AT GERMANIA PARK, Frederick Road, Thursday, September 5th, 1912, Under the direction of Trustees of Ames M. E. Church Kerr's Orchestra has been engaged for the occasion Committee: The Officials of the Church Admission at the Gate 10 Cents Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor Clayton Williams University Baltimore. This is an institution of learni more the metropolis of the South; an Our school is incorporated with full uni est development of the race. This is th and girls institution of learning, located in the C opolis of the South; an educational centre of the corporated with full university powers and stand t of the race. This is the best school for men an Instruction—College; Theological, Academic, No and Music. Session October 1st to June. For Catalog. WILLIS J. WINSTON, President 424 W. Biddle Street, This is an institution of learning, located in the City of Baltimore the metropolis of the South; an educational centre of the highest rank. Our school is incorporated with full university powers and stands for the highest development of the race. This is the best school for men and women, boys and girls Course of Instruction—College, Theological, Academic, Normal, Preparatory, Business and Music. Session October 1st to June. For further information send for Catalog. WILLIS J. WINSTON, President 424 W. Biddle Street, Baltimore, Md. 4t-14in. NOTICE! I am now prepared to take Table Boarders. Meals served night or day. Terms reasonable. Give me a call. MME. R. J. RICHARDSON 1219 Etting street Madam L. E. Morris, Hair Dresser I make braids and puffs out of your own combings. I also have a very fine hair preparation, which will sure make the hair grow. HAIRDRESSING Having completed the course in the Mme. C. J. Walker, Wonderful Hair Grower, I am prepared to teach the course and also treat the hair. Call or phone for full information. Mrs. J. S. Fennell, Madison 1345 or 1509 Druid Hill campus. Tuesday, Sept. 3rd and 4th. Pikesville has pass grounds. Get off at Slade Antertown Pike. Tournament PARK, (Formerly Pitts) running and hurdle jumping Hughes. Judges, Dr. E. Stokes, T. Terrell and J. Garner. Ed Gross. Charge to the Knights, Srs, Messrs George Chapman, Basil "Williams 25 CENTS and Metropolitan Band to apply to Ernest Purviance, 2t in 31 OUTING PARK, Frederick Road, Number 5th, 1912, Pages of Ames M. E. Church engaged for the occasion Specials of the Church 10 Cents Erpeau, Pastor Maryland ag, located in the City of Balti- ducational centre of the highest rank. iversity powers and stands for the high- e best school for men and women, boys ological, Academic, Normal, Preparat- ober 1st to June. For further infor- WINSTON, President 424 W. Biddle Street, Baltimore, Md. NOTICE! The attention of the public and pleasure seekers is called to the New Good Hope Hall, West Lexington St., between Pearl and Pine Sts. Patronage is solicited. Before booking your date for entertainments for the season you will be benefitted by consulting us. SPECIAL TO THE GENERAL 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. 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. CALEY and BAKER ST. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor. 11 a. m., sermon by the Pastor. 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. 7 30 p. m., sermon by Pastor. Every possible attention given to strangers—Seats Free W. A. Jones Supt. OENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 8 p. m., Sermon by Pastor. Topic: "How Aimiable Are Thy Tabernacles." Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. No Open Air Meeting Sunday. Straw ride at the church, Monday night, Sept. 2nd. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 3 p. m., Sunday School. Everybody welcome. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Laxington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B D. Pastor. 9:30 a.m. Bible Class 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J H Wilson, followed with the Lord's Supper. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres. E. L. CHRIST INSTITUTION CHURCH Sunday at 11 A. M. sermon by Rev. Richard Thomas. 2:30 P. M. Sunday School. 8 P. M. Sermon by pastor Dr. G. W. Kennrad. Reisterstown, Md., New Asbury Grove Camp Meeting Sunday, September 1st, 9:30 A. M. prayer meeting 11 A. M. sermon by Rev. Mrs. Annie Brown the great evangelist. 3 P. M. Rev. D. D. Turpeau pastor of Ames M. E. Church. At 7:30 P. M. sermon by Rev. Mathisa Brown of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. CAMP MEETING At Paradise Grove will continue in September. Sunday September 1. 11 A. M., preaching by Rev. Kell 3 P. M., Rev. Alfred Young will preach a special sermon. 8 P. M., Stranger. CAMP MEETING of Hereford M. E. Charge, is in progress in the beautiful new park of Mr. Charles Leigts. rs. nnie Brown, the noted evangelist, will be in charge of the services. Sunday September 1st. Grounds easily accessible from Monkton and White all stations, Md. Rev. E. P. Moon Pastor. Ready For Business This is to certify that Mme. M. Thompson, of 2143 Division street has completed the course in Mme. Walker's wonderful hair grower trade. I am now ready to serve you if you want your hair to grow long, ect. Give me a trial. Terms reasonable. Mme. Walker's Hair Grower now on sale. 7-24-4t THE INLET PLEASURE CLUB, 1021 Park avenue, Organized August 19, 1912. Open to all young men, who desire to join. James Wrightson, Pres.; Arthur Bowens, secretary; Sampson Curry, treasurer. DAYLIGHT MOONLIGHT DON'T FORGET SEPT. 4 ST. ANDREWS MALE BENEFICIAL SOCIETY To Brown's Grove Mrs. Mary E. Augustus and a lily wih to thank their re and friends for their kind thy expresser at the bath husband and colo so for th EBENEZER A. M. E. OHUR Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Quarterly Meeting and Communic 11 a. m., Sermon by the Presiding der. Rev. S. M. Johnson, D. D. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 3.30 p. m., Sermon by Re- lor, of Ellicott City, to the M sionary Ladies. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Presiding der. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. HURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis. Past r. 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. 10 a. m., Bible Missionary Institute. 11 a. m., Preaching. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. Ree- organization Mr. Sam'l E. Robinson, Pres. Mrs. Matilda Peatt, Supt. Jr. Dept. 8 p. m., Preacningr. All are invited. H. W. Hiner, Supt. Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A, L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon Wortham PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Callioun Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Residence: 1343 N. Calhoun Street 11 a. m., communion service. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m., Rev. Matthiss Williams, choir and congregation of Mt. Zion Church, will worship with us on church lawn. 8 p. m., open air service. C. E. Dorsey, Supt. Emma Gillis, Sec'y. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Bertha Fleming, Supt. ject: "Going on to perfection." 8 p. m., Preaching and Communion Service. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURG. Stockton Street near W. Baltimore. Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. Frederick Johnson. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Preaching by Rev S. H. Norwood, af St. Paul M. E. Church. His choir and congregation will be present. 6.20 p. m., Praise Meeting. 8 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor as communion service. T. H. McGowan, Supt. THE M. F. HERMON PRESBYTE IAN CHURCH, Cor. Mullikin and Spring streets. Rev. Thos. H. Lee, Ph. D., Minister Residence: 552 Dolphin St. Services: 3 p. m., Sunday School; 8 p. m., preaching. Lecture and prayer meeting Thu day at 8 p. m. Seats free. A cordial welcome to W. B. Marshall, Supt. S. S. Samuel Distance, Organist. Joen L. Dozier, Director. PENNSYLVANIA AVE. A. E. ZION CHURCH. Rev. J. W. MacDonald, D. D., Pastor Special Services next Sunday. I l a. m., Sermon, Rev. W.H.Saw, subject: "The Displeasure of God." 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. W. Brown, Supt. 7. 30 p. m., Sermon 'by the Pasto subject 'The Good Shepherd.' All welcome to services Colored Young Women's Christ tian Association, 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, SEPT. 1st, at 5 P. M. ASSOCIATION DAY. Address by Mrs. Agnes Adams, of Boston, Mass. Good music. Mrs. Calloway presiding, M. E. Murphy, President. E. E. Bright, Secretary. Special services at Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church on Pennsylvania avenue first and second Sundays in September. First Sunday, September I, Rev J.. W. MacDonald, D. D., will preach a special sermon at 11 A. M., subject: "The Dry Bones in the Valley." The second Sunday, September quarterly meeting all day. Rev. J. H. C. Colden, Philips mornin Rev. J. H. presides Dist. Even in the be ours F. APPEAL AGAINST SALOON BUSINESS Pleasure and pride mingled in loud applause when the phenomenal progress of the Nergo is recited, not by the quivering lips of the orator, or the would-be politician, with an ax to grind; but by the imperishable carvings of the level headed statistician. Facts are steel—like and will suffer no infringement upon their merits. The Negro's progress is a fact. It is almost incredible becauseme history fails to record a race on the face of the earth whose accomplishments in the same length of time and under similar conditions that can be favorably compared with the Negro's. His accumulation of knowledge and of wealth, his culture and refinement and all for which he stands in this country have won esteem and confidence at home and abroad. But like all individuals, races and nations, ascending the dizzy heights of human attainments, as a result of their labors, the venom of men's, hatred is directed to them; hence the bitter assaults of the Negro's enemies. But whatever the advancement of the Negro may be, in learning, in science, in business, in religion, in finance, and in every field in human activities, he has not as yet reached a point of safety and self support. There is in him much that needs cultivating, and much that calls for regret. The Negro's moral condition of half a century ago, when he was the goods and chattels of his brother in white, when the slave-breeder and the slave-trader were just a little better than brutes, was corrupt to the core by reason of a corrupt age and the corrupt agency which was in force. But ours is a far different age; the past we have long since hushed into silence of death and consigned to the grave of forgetfulness. The Negro knows how to pray for his enemies, how to tahnk God for his past expreíences in the days of his enslavement and how to trust him for his future welfare and happiness. Call the corrupt agencies at work in the age of our fathers by whatever name you please, there was no agency so denoralizing and damning in its influence, so treacherous in its operation, so far-reaching in its scope, so criminal and fendish at heart, so strong at its weakest point as the present day saloon. And now the question before us is: Which is the greater evil the slave-trade of the past or the liquor trade of the present? To keep a human being in bondage, and to put him on the auction block for sale to the highest bidder, with a chance of falling into hands of owners, who might be as good as they could be to the unfortunate victim, or to fall into the hands of the saloon, the despoiler of human flesh, the corruptor of woman's virtue, the blaster of hopes, the curse of the nation, the menace of American civilization, the destroyer of schools, colleges, churches and all institutions for moral uplift, the breeder of vice, the shaper of all criminals, from the petty thief to the murderer. For me and all that are dear to me, the former has my preference. The saloon is the Negro's greatest enemy in this country. It is responsible for all the rowdyism with which he is charged. It is the saloon that makes mob violence possible and prepares the lynching gang for their gruesome work. Will you not raise your voice against this evil? Will you not The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee. Ala. Morning drills for boys; special gymnastic training for girls; swimming pools for boys and girls tractive grounds; more than 100 buildings, large comfortable, airy; electric lighted; 186 teachers. Catalog will be forwarded on receipt of (6) cents for postage. Address: [Picture of a man with a headband and a necklace]. MR. EUGENE PHILIPS Re-elected Imperial Potentate of A. E. A. O., Nobles of the Mystic. Shrine at their meeting last week in Wrshingtou. harmony will reign and every section of the country will calmly and deliberately declare, not for a solution of the Negro problem: but an announcement that a better understanding has been arrived at. Therefore, I call upon you to identify yourself with the great Temperance movement of the age, and to pledge the Anti-Saloon League your moral support standing by your promise, until every saloon be converted into a respectable place of business, or the home of some deserving citizen for whom the drink habit has no charm. Rev. E. Duke Venture Death of Mrs. King Mrs. Maria King, our beloved mother departed this life suddenly Sunday, August 18th, 1912, at the residence of the daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Custis, 1514 Druid Hill avenue, at the age of 69 years. We do bow in humble submission to Almighty God, who doeth all things well. Brief services were held at the above address Tuesday, at 1 P.M. conducted by the Rev. A, L. Gaines D. D., of Trinity A. M.E. Church. Hymns rendered by Mrs. Cornelia Anderson. Remains were taken to Virginia for burial. Services were conducted there and at the church of which the deceased was a member and one of the two oldest living up to her death of the Baptist faith. Survived by four daughters and one son, viz: Mrs. Kate Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth Custis, of Baltimore, Mrs. Susie E. Brown, Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Caroline Tompkins, Haverton, Va., and Mr. Austin King besides nineteen grandchildren. Mrs. Nannie Bell and Kate Tompkins of Chestertown, Md., Mrs. Emma Carter, P., Elizabeth Neuman, of Baltimore. [Image of a man in a military uniform, standing with a sword raised.] THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER NEWS THROUGHOUT STATE OF MARYLAND UNION M. E. CHURCH COMPLETELY RENOVATED. Many Visitors In St. Michael From Various Parts Of The St. Michaels, Md., Aug. 28 After being closed for nearly three weeks, undergoing complete renovation on the interior, Union M.E. Church held re-opening services last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. J.U. King, preached in the morning. In the evening a sacred concert was rendered. Mrs. Rich and faimly, of Baltimore, have been spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Scott White. Mrs. Carney and family, of Philadelphia, Pa., have been passing the summer with Mrs. M. H. W. Brooks. Mrs. Mary F. Downs, who has been quite sick, is now convalescent. Miss Beulah Chaney, who recently came home suffering with an attack of acute indigestion, is out again. Mr. James Mitchell, who has been spending the summer in New Jersey, has returned home. Mrs. Georgia Young is now home after spending the summer in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. J. U. King is now home after spending a week in Baltimore as the guelt of Mrs. Clara Noble; of 562 Presstman street. Mrs. Helen G. Turner spent the first of the week in Baltimore on business. Mr. F. S. Jewett. the oyster packer and family have returned from their vacation through various parts of Maryalnd. Reisterstown Happenings. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Reisterstown, Md., Aug. 29— The Ladies' Service at the New Asbury Grove on last Sunday was a great success and was very largely attended. The services were con- ducted by Mrs. Annie Brown, the Evangelist. There were fifteen penitents and four conversions. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hammond entertained Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Carter and daughter last Wednes- day. Miss Nannie Blackstone was the guest of Miss Leona Carter on last Sunday. The granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson of Piney Grove, is convalescent. "I regard the Tuskegee Institute as the most considerable educational invention of modern times," writes Prof. W.I. Thomas, Professor of Sociology in the University of Chicago. Industry is the spirit of Tuskegee-industry and discipline are made of habit. The choice of some 40 trades is offered young men and young women. Tuskegee graduates are earning from $50.00 to $80.00 and $100.00 per month as Academic Teachers, Farm Managers, Steam and Electrical Engineers, Tailors, Teachers 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 Academic and Industrial Work are closely correlated. 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. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Madden and daughter are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Welsch. Miss Evelyn Passley entertained the St. George Social Club on Wednesday night. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., Aug. 30—Miss Dorothy Forrest and Miss Myrtle Davis, of Pittsburgh, Pa., are visiting Mrs. Prescilla Warwick. Miss Edna Parker was the guest of Miss Mabel Jonse. Miss Purnell, accompanied by Miss Rosa Dyson, of Baltimore, came home last week Mr. Walter Pitts, Mr. George Allen and Mr. Peter L. Henry spent Sunday in Ocean City, Md. Miss Manola Bailey and mother, of New York, came home Saturday to spend a few days with friends. Mrs. Charles Waters entertained Mr. and Mrs. Chippey and Mary Richerson, of Wilmington, Del., Friday evening. Mr. Peter L. Henry entertained several Friends Friday, evening in honor of Miss Dorothy Forrest and Miss Myrtle Davis, of Pittsburg. Master Charlie Parker, the 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker, was drowned last Monday while swimming in a place known as Duck Pond. His mother is under the doctor's care from the effects of the shock. Mr. Fred Cottingham, of Philadelphia, is visiting his parents. 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You should early start your children on the way to the making of successful business men and women, and there is no better way than by teaching them how to earn their own living—the value of a dollar—and taking upon themselves a part of the responsibilities that will tend toward the development of those qualities of thrift, ambition and self-reliance, that so mark the present-day man of affairs. And there is nothing that will so develop these qualities as selling newspapers. Some of the most successful men and women in public life started out in that way, and today they would not take in exchange all the wealth they possess for the experience gained during those happy childhood hours when they were vending newspapers on the streets. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER is more and more and more becoming recognized as the real home paper among colored people everywhere. Our circulation is increasing every week, and it is largely through the efforts of our young salesmen who start out every week with a bundle of papers under their arms, that this increase is made possible. We want more boys and girls in every section of the country to act as our agents. We want men and women too but we are particularly anxious for the youngsters. There is a wealth of experience and a very good income for the boy and girl who will devote a few hours on Friday afternoons and a part of Saturday to selling THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER. It is easy to build up a good circulation in your neighborhood that will in a short time more than pay you for your trouble. We will give your boy or girl a star AB SLUTELY FREE Write to the Circulation Manager of The Afro-American Ledger Baltimore, Md. Etry W H. BE Boston Market a and Delivered CAREY All Madison 392 pt Service Select Home Killed Poultry Wholesale and Retail De WM. H. 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St. Louis.-The Ancient Knights and Daughters of Africa, an organization which is strong among our people in the middle west, of which William Herbert Fields is the grand master, held its grand session recently, with the annual sermon delivered by Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, at St. Paul's chapel. The feature of the occasion was the address of welcome by Judge Hugo Muench of the circuit court, who told the 2,000 persons present that with faith in themselves, co-operative effort in business and the trades, coupled with the unexamplied triumphs of the race in the acquisition of property and education, which the future would see grow and augment, no force of circumstance, no bigotry or prejudice could withstand their onward march to the heights of progress. Young men and women largely make up this order, and the clarion voice of the judge, white haired and venerable, rich in wisdom and experience, was a trumpet call to duty and achievement. Fairness of United Railways Company. The United Railways company, the monster corporation which controls the street railway system of the city, opened the door of opportunity to the colored laborers by offering employment to all who wanted to work at a daily wage of $1.75. The men will be given transportation to and from labor, with chance for an advancement to those who proved most efficient. These rifts in the clouds evidence that the sun of favor still shines The failure of Dr. Charles Henry Phillips to secure the nomination to congress from the Twelfth congressional district is what might be termed a fruitful failure—fruitful in that it demonstrated the fact that 2,000 colored men could support a member of the race who sought political preferment through the medium of their support. True, hundreds could not see their duty clear and thereafter voted for the successful white man, but it was a notable thing that the young manhood of the race stood to their guns, polling a vote for Phillips that has won the respect of the politicians as never before @HIQAN FIRST CONTRIBUTOR. Secretary of Freemen's Aid Society Receives Encouraging Letter. The first contribution received by Dr. J. Garland Penn for the work of the Freedmen's Aid society since he became secretary was from a woman in Ohio. The donor expressed the belief that under Dr. Penn's administration the work of the organization would enter upon a new era of prosperity. Certainly the educational institutions under the fostering care of this grand old abolitionist the society should take on new life and vigor by reason of the great good which has come to the race from this source in the past. There are twenty-three schools in the south looking to the Freedmen's society for financial support and administrative guidance. They are located in important centers where the masses of our people live. The young men and women of the race should flock to these schools for instruction, where they may obtain a good education which will fit them for safa and gave leadership. NEW BUSINESS CONCERN. Former Government Employee Starts Enterprise of His Own. Among the most recent business enterprises started by Afro-Americans in St. Louis is the Building Loan and Investment company, of which Charles A. Pittman is the chief promoter. Mr. Pittman recently resigned his position in the government service in order to devote his entire time to his own business. The need of such an enterprise among our people in St. Louis has been long felt. Mr. Pittman is a man of large experience and will no doubt succeed in his new line of work. As an employee of the revenue department of the federal service for many years Mr. Pittman made a splendid record. There is room for scores of men of his type to engage in business in all sections of the country. The movement indicates thrift and self reliance and will do much to encourage other members of the race to launch out for themselves. Rounding Out Fifty Years of Freedom. Judging from the many evidences of thrift and intelligence among African Americans, in all fairness one must conclude that the race is on the up grade. It is rounding out its fifty years of freedom with cheering fans TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE. Brave Haitian General. Though Treacherously Dealt With, Showed Mercy. Toussaint L'Ouverture, the black chieftain of Haiti, was a slave on the Plantation de Libertas, belonging to M. Bayou. When the rising of the Negroes took place, in 1791, Toussaint refused to join them until he had aided M. Bayou and his family to escape to Baltimore. The white man had discovered in Toussaint many noble qualities and had instructed him in some of the first branches of education, and the preservation of his life was owing to the Negro's gratitude for his kindness. In 1707 Toussaint L'Ouverture was appointed by the French government general in chief of the armies of Santo Domingo and as such signed the convention with General Mailland for the evacuation of the island by the British. From this period until 1801 the island under the government of Toussaint was happy, tranquil and prosperous. The miserable attempt of Napoleon to re-establish slavery in Santo Domingo, although it failed of its intended object, proved fatal to the Negro chieftain. Treacherously seized by Le Clerc, he was hurried on board a vessel by night and conveyed to France, where he was confined in a cold subterranean dungeon at Bessancou, where in April, 1803, he died. The treatment of Toussaint finds a parallel only in the murder of the Duke D'Enghein. It was the remark of Godwin in his lectures that the West Indian islands since their first discovery by Columbus could not boast of a single name which deserves comparison with that of Toussaint L'Ouverture. MISSIONARY WORK IN NEW ENGLAND. Scope of Enlargement Plan Adopted by the Baptist Convention. The New England Baptist missionary convention, under the enlargement plan, has divided its work into groups of boards for each department. The location of the boards, with their chairman and members, is as follows: Home Mission Board, New Haven, Conn.-Rev Dr. D. S. Klugh, pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist church, chairman. Members of this board are: Revs. W. A. Harrod, J. B. Boddle, I. W. Reed, J. E. Harris, B. W. Smith and W. T. Watkins. Foreign Mission Board, Montclair, N. J.-Rev, J. C. Love, D. D., chairman; Revs. D. S. Klugh, S. P. W. Drew, W. P. Lawrence, E. D. Samuel, I. B. Boddle, and E. W. Johnson. Educational Board, New York—Revs W. P. Hayes, D. D. chairman; A. C Powell, D. D.; D. G. H. Sims, S. W. Timms, E. E. Jackson and W. B. Reed. Publication Board, Philadelphia—Revs W. P. L. Talaferro, D. D. chairman, Philadelphia; J. C. Jackson, E. W. Johnson, W. A. Creditl, W. F. Graham, B. T. Moore and A. R. Robinson. Baptist Young People's Union, Providence, R. L—Revs W. B. Reed, chairman, Providence, R. L; J. H. Wiley, Walter Gay, O. P. Thompson, J. H. Dennis, W. D. Deskins, Sheldon and E. L. Cunningham. Church Edifice Board, Boston—Revs C. A. Ward, D. D. chairman, pastor Ebenezer Baptist church, Boston; G. L. Davis, M. A. Shaw, H. Conway, N. A. Marriott, C. A. Johnson and E. L. Cunningham. Sunday School Board, Philadelphia—Revs. A. R. Robinson, chairman, pastor Shirley Baptist church, Philadelphia; E. W. Johnson, A. Childs, R. W. Goff, W. G. Parks, G. L. Davis and Charles Blackwell. Ministers' Relief Board, Brooklyn—Revs. S. W. Timms, D. D., chairman; R. J. Brown, H. Powell, N. S. Epps, J. W. Brooks, E. M. King, William M. Moss, J. C. Brown, G. Hunt and I. H. Travis. Wildows' Fund Board, Jersey City, N. J—Revs. R. D. Wynn, chairman; T. J. King, E. W. Roberts, J. B. Boddie, Phillip Lee, L. J. Brown, J. R. Brown and B. T. Harvey. Board of History and Statistics. Washington, D. C—Revs. W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., chairman; Harvey Johnson, S. P. W. Drew, Jones Watkins, P. C. James, J. M. Waldron and J. A. Taylor. SHREWD INDIAN LEADER. Who Captured Garrison at Black Point and Put English to Flight. John Greenleaf Whittier, justly called the American poet of freedom, used the story of Mogg Megone for the framework of many of his most beautiful poems, in which are depicted various sketches and scenes of New England and its early inhabitants. Mogg Megone was a leader among the Saco Indians in the bloody war of 1677. He attacked and captured the garrison at Black point Oct. 12 of that year and cut off, at the same time, a party of Englishmen near Saco river. From a deed signed by Mogg Megone in 1664 and from other records it seems that previous to the war Mogg had mingled much with the colonists. On this account he was probably selected by the principal sachems as their agent in the treaty signed in November, 1676 Richmond Public School Teachers. Gratification over the recent appointment of Misses Pearl L. Rowe and Rachel Tharks as teachers in the public schools of Richmond, Va., is expressed by their many friends. The high average made by many pupils in the public schools of the city the past was a credit to both pupils and others. ROLLA WELLS IS EARLY ON THE JOB Democratic National Treasurer Is After Small Contributor. There Is to Be No "Tainted Money" Used in Electing Wilson and Marshall. New York.—A small, smooth shaved, middle aged man with a coat of tan that gave evidence of much outdoor life recently came into the Waldorf carrying a suit case early in the afternoon and registered as "Rolla Wells. St. Louis, Mo." The smooth shared little man, who is to be the watchdog of the Wilson campaign money from now on, was asked for vital statistics, whereupon it was learned at first hand that he is a banker and ex-mayor of St. Louis, is fifty-six years old, was graduated at Princeton in 1876, or three years before Governor Wilson was graduated; that he has two sons who are Princeton men and a grandson who some day will be a Princeton man; that he had no notion of seeing New York this summer until the Wilson organization selected him as its treasurer and that just at present the one thing that sticks out in the appointment in his mind is that the new job cut in seriously upon a most beautiful vacation which he and Mrs. Wells had been enjoying in a camp at Little Traverse Bay, Michigan. Mr. Wells believes in getting at his desk at S o'clock in the morning. "We are going to raise our campaign fund through the small contributions," said Mr. Wells. "I am sure that a large part of the money will be raised by popular subscription. "The people have confidence in Woodrow Wilson, and they will give what they can of their means to elect such a man president. "I am a great believer in publishing broadcast, before and after election, the various contributions made. "There are men who can well afford to give the committee $5,000, but I want to assure the public that we are not going to have any tainted money. "We are appealing to the people, and we are relying on them to help elect Wilson and Marshall. "I have two boys who have been graduated from Princeton, one five years ago and one seven. But it is not because ours is a Princeton family that I like Governor Wilson. He is a great big man and the type that we should have in public life." Woodrow Wilson says this is not a time to be afraid to "speak out in meeting." That he was not afraid is demonstrated by his logical speech in accepting the Democratic nomination. Roosevelt was willing to crawl from the White House to the capitol in 1908 if he could help his friend Root. Today he would like nothing better than meeting Root up a dark alley. The Democrats are depending on the small contributor to help elect Wilson and Marshall. The appeal is being made to the people, and the people are responding. Wilson will make the most accessible president who has ever occupied the White House. He is typically a Democrate man. SOCIOLOGY FOR TEACHERS. Subject of Summer School Lectures by Dr. R. R. Wright. Sheyney, Pa.—The Institute For Colored Youth at this place is one of the oldest normal schools for our people in the United States. The institution was established through the benevolence of the Quakers of Pennsylvania in 1837. It has accomplished much for intellectual advancement among the people of the state. Professor H. M. Browne, principal of the school, was fortunate this year in having Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., deliver a series of lectures to the students, at the summer school. Dr. Wright's subject was "Sociology For Teachers." The spirit of industry among the colored people of the state was never so widely felt as it has been during the past five years. Dr. Wright's new book on the Pennsylvania Negro-a study in economic history-has added new impetus to the already growing spirit of material uplift which seems to pervade every section of the commonwealth. Difficulties must clear the track when the industrial train is driven by the forces of unity, co-operation and self reliance. Missionary Society to Publish Paper. The state board of the New York conference of the Women's Mite Missionary society of the African Methodist Episcopal church at a recent meeting decided to hold its annual state meeting at Bay Shore. N. Y., for two days, beginning on Thursday. Sept. 5. The board also decided to publish a quarterly paper. Mrs. Lydia C. Smith was selected to edit the new publication and Mrs. Mary S. Edwards will act as business launder. SUNDAY SCHOOL. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson IX.—Third Quarter, For Sept. 1, 1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Mark vi, 14-29 Memory Verses, 27, 28—Golden Text. Rev. ii, 10 (R. V.)—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. This lesson is a look backward to the murder of John the Baptist and the cause of it. "Tidings of the mighty works done by Jesus and His followers had reached the cars of King Herod, and he was perplexed and thought that John must be risen from the dead. Others said, "It is Elijah," and still others said, "It is one of the old prophets risen again." Herod said, "John have I beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?" (Luke ix. 7-9). It is said that he desired to see Him, and when just before His crucifixion Pilate sent Him to Herod, who was in Jerusalem at that time, it is written that he was exceedingly glad, for he was desiions to see Him of a long season, because he had heard many things of Him, and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by Him (Luke xxiii. 5). Herod's question, "Who is this?" is one of the greatest of all questions. We find it in Jer. xxx. 21, in connection with his becoming surety for His people; in Isa. xxii. 1, in connection with His coming in judgment; in Luke v. 21, in connection with His forgiving sins, and in Luke vii. 40, also; in Matt. xxi. 10, as he entered Jerusalem on the ass' colt. Blessed indeed are all who know Him, not only is Israel's Messiah and the great head of the church and the King of kings and Lord of lords, but as their own personal Saviour, who became surety for them, here their sins in His own body and has assured them of the forgiveness of their sins. Apart from this personal knowledge of Him as the one who loved me and gave Himself for me (Gal. ii. 10), all else is as nothing. The record goes on to tell us why Herod had killed John. He had taken Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, to be his wife, and John had told him that it was not lawful to do this. Therefore Herodias had an inward grudge against John and would have killed him if she could (verse 10, margin). But Herod, knowing John to be a just and holy man, heard him gladly and did many things and kept and saved him (verse 20, margin). Thus things went on, Herod knowing and admiring the right, yet doing the wrong, and Herodias a sort of Jezebel to help him in the wrong, and the devil controlling all. What a picture of real life it is, for the devil is still the god of this world, and the world leth in the wicked one! Now we have an account of one of the devil's supreme occasions—Hero's birthday and a supper for his lords, high captains and chief estates of Gallilee. It must have been a great gathering of the notable people of the land, to which multitudes would consider it an honor to be invited—a kind of Belshazzar's feast on a smaller scale, but with the same spirit of impiety and disregard of God. Oh, how much there is of it today and even among those who are called Christians! But the world is ever the same, whether the ungodly or the religious world, and "all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world." "The friendship of the world is enmity with God" (i John II, 15-17; Jas. iv, 4). There would no doubt be royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king, and the eating and drinking would be according to every man's pleasure (Est. i, 7, 8). There was some special dancing also, and the daughter of Herodias danced so well that the king said unto her with an oath, "Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me I will give it thee unto the half of my kingdom" (verses 22, 23). Being instructed by her mother, she asked for the head of John the Baptist in a charger. The king's order must be obeyed, and immediately the executioner does his awful work, and the grudge of the wicked Herodias is gratified as she obtains possession of the head of him she so hated for daring to rebuke her sin. Naboth's death at the hands of Jezebel or by her command was somewhat on the same line of things, as far as the death of the innocent and unoffending to please the wicked was concerned. But the great murderer has been at work ever since he caused the death of Abel, and he is not through yet. Those who are willing to do his work cannot complain if some time they share his doom in the lake of five prepared for the devil and his angels. It was a wretched birthday for Herod, and we saw at the beginning of our lesson that he could not forget his part in the murder of John. He has not forgotten it yet, for we conclude from Luke xv. 25, that memory plays a very important part in the torment of the lost. Although it seemed hard for John to be thus taken off the earth, it was in reality a good day for him, for he had the gain, the very far better of Phil. i. 21, 23, and he has been well and happy ever since, and the glory of the kingdom still awaits him. His disciples buried his body, but John was not at the burial. It has long been a comfort to me to consider that if the Lord does not come while I live and this mortal body shall some day be buried I will not be at the funeral, but absent from the body, present with the Lord. Use The Eureka Comb Price $1. With Lamp Cap For Heating. A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy dost convenient and Satisfactory. 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For Growing Hair on Bald Heads and Bar Temples, use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food per jar 25c and 50c For Stimulating the Growth of the Hair use Parrish's Wonderful Hair Tonic, per bottle 25c and 50c For Cleaning the Hair and Scalp, use Parrish's Head Wash, per jar 25c For Cleansing and Softening the Skin use Parrish's Velvet Liquid Scalp Wash, per bottle 25c and 50c For Developing and Beautifying the Skin, use Parrish's Orange Flower Skin Food, per jar 25c We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet Switches, Kuffs, Balls, etc. Frob Caulet REXEL BARNE DANSE under the personal direction of First Purviance at Highland Electric Park Thursday, September 12, 1912, from 6 to 12 YE KEKR'S MUSIC MEN exel Barne Danse playing by the light of the Moon. to the first 50 ladies. Free soda given away with each bought from the drug stores before September 12. Annual Excursion of Provident Hospital The Lady Board of Managers, assisted by the Young Men's Aid of Baltimore City Grove on Tuesday, September 10th, 1912 Music by Kerr's Orchestra ..... e for the Round Trip, 25 Cents Meals Served on Boat and Grove D. Leaves Miller's Wharf 9 a. m. and 2.30 p. m. E. Julia Carr, President of Lady Board of Managers Mr. W. T. McGuin, President of Young Men's Aid Rich, Pres. Board of Directors J. Short, Pres. of Staff. Dr. D. Grant Scott, Supt. Tickets on sale at all Drug Stores. nial Meeting, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Atlanta, Ga: September 9th to 14th, 1912 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 Seaboard Air Line Railway has arranged for a HIGH CLASS MAL TRAIN, electrically lighted, composed of Pullman cars, day coaches, diner and baggage car, to leave Union Sta- Washington, D. C., at 7.00 P. M., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER arriving at Atlanta next noon at 1.15 P. M. No extra fare, other than the regular Pullman charges will be paid. The New England, Philadelphia, Eastern Pennsylvania and York Delegations and many members from New York, New ey, Connecticut, Washington, D. C. and Virginia have already enged for accommodations on this train. its will be sold from Washington to Atlanta and 7, 8 and 9, good to reach Washington returning September 21st, 1912, at the very low rate of of double lower berth Washington to Atlanta is and drawing room $14.00. Berth for the night T RICHMOND, will be allowed within final limit obtain stopover, notify conductor and deposit with the Depot Ticket Agent at Richmond. Other information address O. M. CHILTON, Central Passenger Agent Continental Trust Building, BALTIMORE, MD. HOTEL DALE, This magnificent hotel replete with action for its location: direct South appointments, service and refined intensive citizens. Concerts daily by the Abysinia Or on premises. Special attention given to ladies a mailed upon request. E. W. D. REATER BRO SEASON EL DALE, Cape May, significant hotel replete with every modern improvement. Its location: direct Southern exposure. Superlative in its services, service and refined patronage. Endorsed by les. citizens. daily by the Abysinia Orchestra. Garage, bath-hons. used. attention given to ladies and children. Literature and/or request. E. W. DALE, Owner and Pr ATER BROWN'S GRO SEASON OF 1912 THE HOTEL This magnificent hotel replete with modern improvement, claims action for its location: direct Southern exposure. Superlative in construc- appointment, service and refined patronage. Endorsed by leading rep- action citizens. REATER 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 deser to go: Havre Grace, Port Deposit, Chestertown, Michaels, Easton, Oxford, Cam-Annapolis or to the Well-known Brown's Grove. SEPTEMBER Camp Meeting Coachman's Junior New's Male Beneficial M.E. Sunday School Bud social SEPTEMBRI Go-Get Ems. Christian Knights' St. Andrews Beneficial Grad tour of Cal Ladies Aid of Asbury King David Lodge SEPTEMBER Camp Meeting coachman's Junior. ew's Male Beneficial M.T.E. Sunday School. Bud Social SEPTEMBER 2 Go-Get Ems. 3 Christian Knights' Au 4 St. Andrews Beneficia 5-Grand Court of Calan 6-Ladies Aid of Isbury 7 King David Lodge No Cape May, N.J. with every modern improvement, claims own exposure. Superlative in construc- tionage. Endorsed by leading rep- chestra. Garage, bath-houses, tennis, and children. Literature and informa- ALE, Owner and Proprietor DOWN'S GROVE OF 1912 15-Abram Morning Star House No. 6 16-Lincoln Post No. 7, G A R 17-Peter I'an to St. Michaels, Md. MOONLIGHTS NOTICE! We are Selling, Terms to ..Suit... $10 down and.$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. S S Sweet Music Salt Take a trip wlth us down th of the "THE DRE Wednesday, September 11 Come and enjoy the crow Committee—Dr. C. H. Fowler, W H. Tompkins an Boat leaves Pier 5. Pratt Tickets may be secured from th Here We Are Again. The Suburban Pleasure Cl Black High Rock Club —Have combined Music Salt Air Sight trip wlth us down the Bay on the Modern of the Waves "THE DREAMLAND" Day, September 11th. Tickets e and enjoy the crowning event of the se Dr. C. H. Fowler, W. A. Williams, B. C. H. Tompkins and Wm. H. Daly leaves Pier 5. Pratt street Wharf at 9 a y be secured from the committee and all here We Are Again. Labor Day Celebrate Urban Pleasure Club, of Catonsville High Rock Club of Mt. Washin —Have combined and will give a— Boat leaves Pier 5, Pratt street Wharf at 9 a.m. Tickets may be secured from the committee and all Drug stores Here We Are Again. Labor Day Celebration The Suburban Pleasure Club, of Catonsville, and the Black High Rock Club of Mt. Washington Have combined and will give a- GRAND PICNIC For the benefit of Grace A. M. Monday, Sep. At Greenwood Winters Ave., BASE BALL Social Giants of Catonsville vs. Bl Music by the Me Gerry Fields, Tickets for all, Refreshments James Matthews, Gatekeeper Philip S. Briggs and B Gate opens N.B.—Take Frederick Road or Winters avenue. Parade in Caton benefit of Grace A. M. E. Church, Catonsville Monday, September 2, Greenwood Electric Park Winters Ave., Catonsville, Md. BASE BALL 2.30 SHARP of Catonsville vs. Black High Rocks of M Music by the Metropolitan Bane Gerry Fields, Floor Manager sets for all, 20 C Refreshments of all Kinds News, Gatekeeper Joseph Washington, Philip S. Briggs and Bue Brown, Gen'l Mg. Gate opens at 3 p. m. Lake Frederick Road or Ellicott City Car at vue. Parade in Catonsville at 6 p. m. For the benefit of Grace A. M. E. Church, Catonsville, Md. Monday, September 2, Social Giants of Catonsville vs. Black High Rocks of Mt. Washington Music by the Metropolitan Band James Matthews, Gatekeeper Joseph Washington, Ticket Agent Philip S. Briggs and Buc Brown, Gen'l Mgrs Gate opens at 3 p. m. N.B.—Take Frederick Road or Ellicott City Car and get off at Winters avenue. Parade in Catonsville at 6 p. m. HOUSES FOR SALE on terms to suit on Druid sion St., Argyle Ave., Myr Carey St., Calhoun St., S every cross street from H buy before seeing my list. phone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Sar Call from 7 to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting Argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carrot Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mou s street from Hoffman to Bake seeing my list. Call to see me drop a postal. Ish, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Teleph Call from 7 to 9 P. M. 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 Call from 7 to 9 P. M. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmora 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 rope, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door rope, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete 1222 Division St.,bet. Dolphin and Lanvale. Residence C. & P. Phone, Madison 4067 ```markdown ``` Please Notice. 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. GRAND UNION OUTING given by Logans Relief Cork, No. 17 and John A. Logan Post, No. 23, G. A. R., at Greenwood Electric Park, Catonsville, Md., Thursday, September 5th, 1912. Refreshments at moderate prices. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. Helen Brown, president; Mrs. Hannah Scott, Chairman, Mrs. Ortta Holley, Sect.; Miss Mary A. Neal, Asst. Sect.; All friends are cordially invited. Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.—Geneca. Paul Louis Courier, when bitterly assailed by a French professor, quietly remarked: "I fancy he must be vexed. He calls me Jacobin, rebel, plagiariist, thief, poisoner, forger, leper, madman, impostor, calumniator, libeler, a horrible, filthy, grimacing magpiekiller. I gather what he wants to say. He means that he and I are not of the same opinion, and this is his only way of putting it." S. Air Sightseeing the Bay on the Modern Queen Waves "AMLAND" th. Tickets. 50 Cents ning event of the season T. A. Williams, B. Connoway, Dr d Wm. H. Daly street Wharf at 9 a. m. the committee and all Drug stores Labor Day Celebration club, of Catonsville, and the bo of Mt. Washington and will give a- October 2, E. Church, Catonsville, Md. Electric Park Catonsville, Md. 2.30 SHARP Back High Rocks of Mt. Washington Metropolitan Band Floor Manager 20 Cents Of all Kinds Joseph Washington, Ticket Agent Luc Brown, Gen'l Mgrs At 3 p. m. Er Ellicott City Car and get off at Catonsville at 6 p. m. Hill Ave., Etting St., Divi- tle Ave., Carrollton Ave., Tricker St., Mount St., and Noffman to Baker. Don't Call to see me, or tele- atoga St., Telephone Gilmor to 9 P. M. Served Undertakers in Prices KENS @ SON & Embalmora ERALS $75.00. Complete Back cloth, steel gray or white plush; de case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, h casket, as desired; five heated car- ial robe, embalming, opening grave, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- all of the latest designs. Saving you.....$63.00 $50. Higher Grade $100, $150. $175. of remains from Hospitals. $00 and $50.00 Complete Dolphin and Lanvale. Phone, Madison 4067 POPULAR PRICES DERRY'S nue Corner Oxford U G S 1 Miss Helen Frisby, of 849 Pierce street, has returned home after spending a delightful time visiting in Caroline County and Easton, Md. Mrs. Rebecca Young of Richmond street is visiting her father in Rappahannock, Va. Dr. and Mrs. E. V. Fitzgerald and baby, and Mrs. Edward Jones, and daughter are spending a while in Middlesex Co., Va. Mrs. Crotelle Payne, of 1130 Argyle avenue, has returned from a visit to friends in Essex Co., Va. Miss Lily Washington, of Boston, formerly of this city, is spending some time as the guest of Miss Beatrice Proctor, of Druid Hill avenue. Miss Beatrice Proctor was in Washington last week, the guest of Miss Lucy Robinson. Mr. R. B. Crew, of 644 W. Mulberry street, has gone to Altantic City for a short stay. Mr. Samuel H. Brown, of 1402 Barclay street has returned from a trip to Derby, Conn. Mrs. James A. Smith, of Cleveland, O., is visiting her niece, Mrs. Ernest Taylor, of 709 George street. Mrs. James E. Boone and daughter, of Cleveland. O., are the guests of Mrs. Carrie Hedges, of 226-N. Pine street. "Well sir, have you heard it?" "Heard what?" 'All about the big Dreamland excursion on September 11" The three chilrden of Mrs. Annie G. Heath of 1321 Argve avenue are spending the summer with their grandparents at Chester Md. Drs. H. S. McCard and W. H. Wright, attended the annual meeting of the ational Medical Association at Tuskegee Institute this week. The former was a delegate from the Maryland Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental Association. Mr and Mrs. Harry T. Pratt and Miss Mamie Lansey attended the sessions of the National Negro Business League, in Chiacago this week. Mrs. Johnson, of 524 W. Cross street, is visiting friends in Nanticoke. Mr. Edward Wallace, of N. Carey St., left Thursday for Atlantic City to spend his vacation. Miss Ardella Morsell, of Argyle avenue, has left the city to spend a few days in Atlantic City. Sweet music, sight seeing, salt air, September 11 and the big Dreamland. Mrs. Alice Dugger and her daughter are visiting relatives in Norfolk, Newport News and Mecklenburg, Va. Mrs. Estella K. Hynes, of 2012 Druid Hill Avenue, left on the 17th inst to spend the remainder of the summer at Providence, R. I., Boston, Mass., and New York City. She expects to return about the first of September. Dr. Alexander Cox, of Boston, Mass., who is attending the Medical Convention this week in Chicago, Ill., will visit his uncle Mr. James W. Frey of 423 Federal street, before returning home. Miss Mary E. Stevens of 921 Pierce street, is spending her vacation at Cambridge, Md Mrs. H. C. Chase and sons, Harry and Leon, of Bloom street, are visiting in Pittsburg, Pa., and Chicago, Ill. Mr. Julius C. Johnson, Jr., who has been indisposed for the past month in Belmar, N.J., has returned to his home, 1234 Etting street in a much improved condition. Miss Mary Sawyer of 1110 N. Carey street has been visiting her relatives and friends in Saunders, Va. Mrs. Caleb Anderson and Mrs. Eva Menesky of 1106 N. Carey street, is spending some time in Atlantic City. Mmes. Annie Scott, A. Smith and Lovie Husketh have returned home from the session of the I. O. St. Lukes in Richmond, Va. Mr. John II. Alston of 820 Rutland avenue will leave Friday, September 6th for the Henderson Normal and Industrial College of Henderson, N. C., where he is an attendant. Mrs. Irene Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting her mother, Mrs. C. V. Morrison of 416 Myrtle avenue, who h3s been sick. Miss Mary F. Mantley of 409 N. Pine street, is spending August with her aunt, Mrs. William Smith at Matthews Co., Va. Miss Charlotte Blue of the Y. W. C. A., has returned from a very oftable trip. Miss Hattie Thomas and Miss Dsie Gray, of Washington, have been in our city visiting Miss Thomas' aunt, Miss Margretina Lewis, at the Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Susan Peters, and Mrs. J. T. Lomax of Sumter, S. C., who spent a few days in Baltimore, were stopping at the Y. W. C. A. After an extended trip North, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. P. C. Neal will be home, Sept. 1st, 1912. Mrs. Sarah E. Crane and Miss L. A. Vincent have returned from the session of the G. U. O. of St. Lukes in Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Eugenia Winder-Townsend is spending ten days with her grandmother, Mrs. Emily Lindsav, Essex Co., Va. Mr. and Mrs. Thurron Mallory have moved from 685 Mulberry street to 1417 Myrtle avenue. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Barrett, of Richmond, Va., were in the city this week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Truly Hatchett, of Druid Hill avenue. Dr. L. Bragg Anthony, of South Carolina is visiting her brother, Rev. Dr. G. F. Bragg Jr. Miss Mary H. C. Bragg has returned to the city after a visit to relatives in Petersburg, Va. Mrs. Mamie E. Hill, of 822 J. Street, Sparrows Point, has returned from a two week stay in Newark, N. J., and New York City. Mrs. Annie E. Hopkins, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry Hopkins of 235 Arlington avenue, have returned from a visit to Frederick county, Md. Follow the people. Go Get Um Moonlight, Labor Day, September 2nd. Miss Mamie Woolford, of 436 N. Register street, is spending her vacation at Atlantic City, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Watry Mr. Joseph Brown of Hoffman street and Madam Victoria Chesley, have gone to Chicago and Dayton, Ohio. Mr. William T. Griggs, of 1902 Druid Hill avenue, left last Tuesday for Portsmouth, Va., to attend the Lott Carey Foreign Missionary Convention. While in that vicinity he will visit Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News and Richmond. Among those seen in Washington last week at the International Conference of Knights Templar, were Mrs. John J. Gray, Mrs. Wm. H. Gray and Master Loyal. They were accompanied by P. E. C. John J. Gray. While there they were the guests of Mrs. Susie Fountain,1124 18th street. Mrs. Lucy Williams, Master and Miss Northampam, of Cape Charles Va., were the guests of her sister, Mrs. J. B. Miner, 414 Druid Hill venue, last week. Mr. and Mrs. William Kiah have returned to Cambridge, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Nash, of 1336 Carroll street. Mr. James Williams, a prominent resident of St. Louis, was in the city this week, the guest of his cousin, Mr. W. C. McCard. Mr. Winston [Payne has returned to Richmond, Va., after a ten day stay in the city. Mrs. Adelaide Meade, of Laurens street, has been visiting friends and relatives in Pittsburgh. Rev. Floarda Howard has returned to New York after several weeks in the city. Mrs. L. S. Flagg, of 624 George street, is visiting friends in Easton, Md. Miss Minnie Flagg, a teacher in the public schools of Raleigh, N. C., is visiting her brother, Rev. L. S. Flagg. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Watkins, of Druid Hill avenue, returned a few days ago from a visit to Canada and Niagara Falls. Watson and their brother, Mr. Trusty Watson, of 435 Conway street, are visiting their brother in Accomac Co., Va. Mr. Edward Drumman, of 10 Hill street and Mr. John Drumman, of 430 W. Henrietta street are guests of their mother in Accomac County, Va. Mrs. Oliver J. Brown, of 2130 Druid Hill avenue has returned home after enjoying a delightful ten days trip visiting relatives and friends in Newport News, Portsmouth and Cape Charles, Va. I am for that Dreamland excursion Sept.1 1. Aren't you? Sure I am. De ee ae ee 3 : » 4 F is (FADER SEVERELY DENOUNCED New York, August 30—Roose- veir’s letter to Julian Harris and the attitude of the Republican party toward the race were denounced by Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. EB. Review, at a meet- ing to celebrate the one hundred ‘and twenty-first anniversary of Haytian independence at. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon. Dr.Ransom was one of the men who opposed the renomintion of President ‘Taft, but turned against ‘the Colonel after the Progressives turned down contesting white and colored delzgates in some of the Southern. States. After declaring that Roosevelt did not inaugurate the Progressive movement and that the Colonel had profited in the past by the al- Jeged venality of. the Southern Ne- ‘gro, Dr. Ransom’ went on to say: “Lincoln as a man of Southern lineage, knew that the South, left to itself, would never emancipate the slaves and resist the extension of the borders of slavery; Roose- velt, as azman of Southern lineage, knows that the South, left to itself will never voluntarily put the bal- lot in the Negro’s hand, and will seek everywhere his exclusion from participation in the Government, yet.he proclaims the one and in- vites the other. “Mr. Roosevelt: would assure us that he is not discriminating against us as a race, from the fact that the Northern Nergoes will not be ex- cluded from his party~-that is to say, the Negro may join his party in those States where he may stil! exercise the right to vote. But the Southern Negro must be excluded because he is ‘venal,’ ‘the tool of cunserupulous white men.’ Mr Roosevelt has had enough dealings with colored men to know, as he does know, that the Northern Ne- gro is not one whit better than “tre Suuthern Negro, either in pa- triotism, character, wealth or in- telligence.”” “Jf Maryland or Missouri should enact a disfranchising law ,then,ac- cording to Roosevelt, the Negroes in those States are to be excluded from his party.. [f Mr. Roosevelt thinks that self-respecting Negroes will submit to this monstrous out- rage, let me remind him that there are millions in our race who still possess. the same fighting spirit and courage that saved his ungrateful life when he was. a soldier in Cuba. Would the. leader. ‘of any party in Great Britain dare to make such a proposal to the Irish? If Theodore Roosevelt’ camé, trom the Holy Hill of Zion instead of Sagamore Hill, we would still know that he was a deceiver, mas- querading in the garments of a saint of light, and spurning his: proposals, we would refuse to fh tow him. “There is no need for Mr | Roosevelt’s party in the South to | exclude the Negro from. politics, | and let-the ‘best’ white people | rule. The Democratic. party has been attending to that business quite effectively for more than thir- ty years. There are no other white people in the South to whom he ean appeal than those same white people who have already eliminated | the Negro from politics. Will hanging their party affiliations] change their characters? Or did they experience a change of heat at the Chicago convention? “‘We.do not withdraw one word -we had ever uttered against Presi- “dent Taft or the Republican party. The Republican party has been ‘un- true to its. trust. It has basely abandoned the Negro in the exer- cise of those constitution! tights which it secured for him at such great cost, and has devoted itself! to the pursuit of economic “ques- tions. It has had. small use for him save in National conventions and on Election Day. . “Let the Republican party come ‘back and’be in’ fact the party- of ‘Lincoln by. ‘standing for. the: right ‘as Gud gives it to see the ‘right.’ : ee (St) es aes ahs (ee ae [Se eae tae = [eee eran SAR eae tae ae Renee aps Sera a ae gaa a A Ne a ga aes ao OES cae RN es 2 a as Te Re ai c= Saad ee a J. FRANK BLAGBURN Re-elected. Imperial Treasurer of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at their session in Washington last week. He is one of the most prominent citizens in Washington. by her noble and worthy perform- ances. Black men will.give “her once again loyal support: if-she will assail the legal barriers the Demo- cratic party has erected and rid her house of Jily whites, while point- ing the finger of scorn at Mr, Roose- velt."" A Brilliant affair (Special to Atro-American Ledger.) 2 Cape May, N. J., August 23-—On¢ of the most brilliant and nctabl fetes af the past weck at the Hote! Dale.was a Juncheon given by Mr. ani Mrs, ReM? Madison, of Al bany. N.727, iit honor of Mrs. Dan- jel Murray, and. her brother, Dr. W.-B. Evans, principal of the Arm, strong Manual Training School ‘o! Washington, D. C. . ‘The following were the guest: present. Mrs. Daniel Murray, Dr. W: B. Evans, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. T. W. Hawthorne, Mrs. J. B.. Lowe, Mrs. R. C. Moore of New York City; Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Cum- mings, Phila., Pa.; Mr. and ! Mrs, M. Kelly, Merehantsville, N. J.; Mrs. T. Cooper, Merchuntsville, ani Mrs. L. E. ‘Truatt, Washing: ten, D.C. ‘nai Miss Madison Entertains Miss Doris Madison, daughter of M..and Mrs. R. M. Madison, of Albany N. Y., tendered a reception to little Miss Telsie Cooper, daugh- ter of Mr. and. Mrs. ‘I. Cooper, Merchantsville, N, J., on Sun- day, at § P. M. The children were delightfully entertained by the hostess, and they will long re- member the most excellént manner in which they were served by the corps of the Hotel Dale} and also the winning ways and great hospi- tality of the charming ‘little Miss Doris. The following! little folk were present: Misses’ L. Wilson, D. Lowe, and I. Hill, of New York City; Masters George W. Cook, Jr. and Paul Murray, Washington, D. C.; Miss H. Blackstone, Merchants- vile, N. J.; and Master Miles, Hotel Dale, Cape May, N. J. —— Career of E, W. Crosby In Journalistic Field ‘The career of Edward Williams Crosby-ended at Buffalo, N. Y., on July 31. He was.in his 64th year, and was the most widely known ‘colored man ia journalistic circles, among the whites, in the country. Of Philadelphia antecedents, his birth, life and training was how- ever,inNew York. His newspaper work began nearly forty years ago} and was mainly. with the Butfalo Times, the leading Democratic paper of Northwestern New York. He ‘had. fine’ equipment, as well.as natural. bent for his chosen pro- fession, and made a” mark as a member: of the editorial staff of the Express. His reading was wide, and. his experience witu men_ in- deed great. “The writer recalls a visit: to Buffalo at the time of the Lipton‘races a number of years ago, and-saw his: wonderful skill: as a news editor, There were pages: telegraphers, and stenographers' at hig: bidding, and as, the tickers disclosed the progress of the con- test, he dictated his news in. the suavest and cleverest manner.— Philadelphia Tribune. ‘A. MOST ‘NOBLE JUDGE—Ben Davis; in his” Atlanta::Independent. attacks the character of the. Negro! delegates to.the ‘Progressive Nat- jorial " Convention. whom Colonel. Roosevelt praises. ~ And Ben is stil) jetment. for the -alleged siskey:to: which he‘ had mveneve officer.. “It -is Sonate. | BUSINESS LEAGUE REELECTS DR. BOOKER. T. WASHINGTON PRESIDENT The National ae League Holds One Of The Best Meet- ing Since Organized. Chicago, August 30—For the fourteenth successive time Booker T. Washington was chosen presi- dent of the National Negro Busi- ness League at its. concluding ses- sion here last Friday. ‘The next session will. be hela in Philadel- phia, at which time the story of the great progress the race has made during the fifty years that have elapsed since Lincoln's Emat- cipation Proclamation will be a fea- ture of the program. The state of Pennsylvania has already appropri- ated $20,000 toward the celebra- tion of the semi-centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation, and combined with the session of the League, a memorable time is prom- ised. Other officers chosen were: Charles Banks, Mound Bayou, Miss, first’ viee president; John E. Bush, Reciever of Public Moneys at Little Rock, Ark., sceond vice president; Harry T. Pratt, president of the Baltimore Business League, third ‘ice president; John M. Wright, Topeka, Kan., fourth vice’ presi- dent; Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee, ‘Ala., corresponding seeretacy, and Charles H. Anderson, Jacksonville, Fla., treasurer. ‘fhe.National Negro Bankers’ As- ‘sociation, an affiliated body of the League, elected the following offi- cers: “W.R. Pettiford, president of the Penny Savings Bank, Birmingham, ‘Ala., president; W. W. Cox, cash- ‘ier of the Delta Savings Bank, In- dianola, Miss., first vice president; BE. M. Griggs, presivent of the ‘Farmers’ and Citizens’ Bank, Pal- ‘estine, Tex., second vice president; C, N. Langston, assistant cashier of the One.Cent Savngs Bank, Nash- ville, fenn., corresponding secre- tary, and T. H. Hayes, president of the Solvent Savings bank and Trust Company, Memphis, Tenn., treasurer. Many Guests at ae : The Hotel Dale (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cape May, N. J., August 29— The following were guests at the Hotel Dale during the past week. Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mr. Phil- ander V. Baugh, Mrs. J. Gerdan Baugh and daughter, Miss Oreta B. Trulear, Mrs. Mary C. Simth, Mr. and Mrs. C, Smith, Mr: and Mrs. Charles E. Cornish, Miss Cornish, Miss Tilly Harrison, Miss Hattie Payson, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Bythe- woo, Miss B. B. Burnett, Miss A. J. Peyton, Mr. J. C. Allen, Mr. J. C. Glenn, and Mr..W. A. Glenn, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. R. Walter H. Smith, of West Chester, Pa.; Dr. J. L. Pearson, Durham, N. C.; Mr and Mrs. L. E. Toomey, Balti- ‘more, and his Troubadours compos- ed of talented young boys of whom Dr. Henderson Kerr is Violinist; Mrs. Wormly, Miss Josephine Wormley, Miss Louise Wormley, Miss Dorothy Chestnutt, of Wash- ington, D. C.; Mrs. Chas. U. Ches- nutt, Cleveland, O.; Mr. and Mrs, Tom Williams, Mrs. Holland, Phil-, adelphia, Pa.; Mrs. J. Ringgold, | Mr. D. P.. Ringgold, Miss Ailce Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Cook, of Atlantic City, N. J.; Dr. and Mrs. Chissell, Mrs. Chas. Simmons, of New York; Mrs. A. H. Whitting- ton, Haven, Conn.; Mrs, J... F. Sewell, Mrs. J. H. Douglass, Prov- idence, R. I.; Miss Amanda Kemp, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stevens, Bridgeport, ‘ Conn. ; Miss M: Bolton, .New York City;, Mr: Wm. Rose, the above ‘party--all from Atlantic City; Mr. and. Mrs. W. H. Bishop, Catonsville, Md.; Dr. Grant Seott, Mr: and Mrs. Jas. W.-Hnghes, Mr. Benjamin S. Bos- ton, of Baltimore, Md.; Dr. .Nor- man Lassiter, Newport News, Va.; Mrs. Marion V. Bush, Miss Ethel Bud, Mr. Charles Lomack, Mrs. James Hogans, Mrs. B. H. Lewis, of New York City. a ee | Mrs. Valdo Turner and “Miss Clara Howard, both of St. Paul, ‘Minn., were the guests. of Mrs. William C. MeCard, of 1940 Druid Hillavenue, last week. Mrs. M. C. Gayton,’ of Chicago was.a recent visitor here. Dr. and Mys. R. G.” Chissell, of 4924 E, Twenty third . street. have returned from a:stort:stay“‘at “At-. Jantis-City? Mim MRS, TOM'S PART IN THE ELECTION Governor Naha Wife Has the Memory For Names. AOA OF THER Nes, eg a By J, GC; HAMMOND, Of Democratic National Publicity Bu- reau. Indinnapolts. — Just about the ume that thousands of friends ef Gov. ernor ‘Thowas ftlley Marshall were ansiously wanting to shake his band in congratulation over his ucceplince as candidate of sice presideut on the Democratic. ticket a smillug woman stepped before bim, and if one vould have heard what she whispered in bis ear It would have been something like “Now, hurry in, ‘Lom, and. cbunge your clothes.” And Tom Marshall forgot to shake hands witb the enthusiastic frieuds until be bad carried out the orders of ‘Mrs, Tom: Indiana bas honored four of ler sons as vice presidential enadidates on the Democratic ticket, but the crowds: that Le. ME es LEE DS Ge RS Ne ee fT Rg TW Le ane a i fic 2 ES ae Se Ce Cr Le a PRC eLET Se tase ee ioe Saoneke te aak RARE, | greeted Governor Marshall in the big coliseum in the state fair grounds here today were the greatest in ihe history of the party. The west wanted to show the east what could be done in notitication, hou- ors, and, while Mrs, Marshall was hap- 2py, of course, orer-the honors for her husband, she ius also worried, for her husband comes mighty close to being fatber, busband, son and partner all In one. And whea a woman bas that com bination on her hands to care for she has every right to be worried. Governor Marsball will never gain ‘any honors as » hammer thrower. He 1s not built that way. While all the country was reading the vigorous words of Governor Mar- sball which told the voters what he expects Democracy to do In carrying out the pledges for the next four years {t's worth whilé to know, what part @ -woman {s taking in the affairs of the eampaign—bow Tom Marshall hap- peus to be in the position in which he stands today. . ‘The good people of Columbia City, Ind,, never thongut ‘Thomas Itiley Mar- shall was a “marrytug oan.” For for- ty years he had tived with bis parents, nursing both bis father und mother, who were invalids, which was the rea- son Governor Marshall was not a mr rying man. He felt his frst ‘duty was to his parents. Meeting Mes. Marshall. After the death of bis pareuts Goy- ervor Marshall dived deeper into. bis Jaw practice, und one day an urgent case took bim to Angola, Ind. His du- ties called bim to the county clerk's of- fice, and there be met Miss Lois Kim: sey, daughter of the couaty clerk, who was assisting ber father In the office. From that day Govervor Marshall had more business around the county clerk's office in Angola thun any law- yer in balf a dozen oearby counties, Governor Marshall was forty-two years of age when de was married, Mrs, Marshall being: nearly, twenty years bis junior. . ‘The Marsballs had been married only-a few weeks when the future vice president was called to an adjoining county on a case that would consume: some five or six weeks'of ils time. “Now, 1 did, not want to be starting off like thut.” Govervor Marshall, ex- plained to a friend oue-day, so 1 just told Mrs, Marshall that 1 thought se should go along. And she did.” Since then Governor Marshall has never made a trip without Mrs, Mar- shall going aloug. 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All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE, AUG. 31, 1912 The publishers of the Baltimore American and the Evening Star must surely have a case of hysterics. A "Bull Moose" or a mere mention of the name of "T. R." sets them going and going hard. But then both of these publications are degenerates in the newspaper world. Officer Crust, the Dingbats and Mutt and Jeff, are about the only redeeming qualities. --- The time is near at hand when a determined effort will be made to secure subscriptions for a new Y. M. C. A. When the time does come; it is to be hoped that the people of this city will rally in such a way as will reflect the greatest credit on this city. A number of other cities are on the way to new and more commodious buildings and if there is any city in the world which needs to help the young men it is Baltimore. Get ready for it, and when the time comes let us go at it with a rush and Baltimore will have a Y. M. C. A. Building worth while. It is understood that Editor Slaughter of the Odd Fellows Journal is marked for slaughter at the coming meeting of the B. M. C., which will be held in Atlanta, Ga., next month. The cause is stated that he did not leave a lucrative government poision to look after the Journal, but did his work at night. Whether he did his work at night or in the day, he has given the Order the best paper it has ever had since it has been a paper. If he is to be turned down because he did not give up his government job, it shows that he was wise. No man with such a slight hold on a job should take any chances for there is no telling what will happen. Editor Slaughter showed he had good hard horse sense in holding onto his job. THE DOUBLE EMANCIPATION. It is rather curious, and seemingly ludicrous, to say that the leading white men of the South, men of the best culture and refinement, are in need of emancipation. Yet, it is verily true that both the colored people, and the very best white people are in a sort of innine slavery to a class of physicians who dominate that section of the practical wisdom of living with the rest of Southern situa- tion. pation of the best quality of whites is but an indirect method of bringing about the emancipation of the colored people. But, let us be perfectly plain. White men of the South, like the late Wade Hampton, of South Carolina, and Fitzhugh Lee, of Virginia, are of an entirely different quality from such white men as the Bleas, the Vardamans, and Tillmans. As a class, the nobility of the South, in point of moral excellence, are practically disfranchised from party management. The dominant white people are of a commoner grade of scuff. A genuine aristocratic white man, in certain sections, stands hardly any more show for high political preferment, than a Negro. Another type of white Southerner dominates in Southern political councils. The best whites are shut out, and of course, the Negro is simply politically lynched. This is the real situation. Now and then, since the civil war, in the South, we have had high class men in control. We have had somewhat of a sample of what might be expected when the very best Southern blood was in control of public affairs. More than a quarter of a century ago, in the good old State of Virginia, there was a democratic administration of affairs, with a governor of the commonwealth representing the very highest ideals which has ever distinguished that great state. Fitzhugh Lee was the governor of Virginia. Because he was all that he was, it was inevitably necessary that the magnificent state and condition between the two races obtained. Gen. Lee was never uncertain of his pedigree. He did not have to say outlandish things in order to "get a standing." He was the real stuff. The black people knew that he was all that he was. On their part there was nothing else save confidence and admiration. Upon assuming the Executive chair, he found a splendid colored normal school at Petersburg. It devolved upon him to appoint the governing board of that institution. He appointed an entire board of most excellent colored men of Virginia. He knew no other kind or quality. He had been used to that kind all his life. He had great admiration for them. Another lw, of the same state, required him to appoint a number of men, both white and colored, as state trustees of the great Hampton School. To this board he appointed the same quality of men, white as well as colored. When he visited these institutions, addressed the students, and delivered the diplomas, he did it with the same grace and sweetness of manners as characterized his touch with institutions of the other race. Colored men could not help from admiring almost idolizing, men of the Fitzhugh Lee stamp. Here, then, we have our solution to the Southern situation. This class of Southern gentlemen must be forced into the places of public leadership as a duty they owe to their country. They do not, possibly, care for political life; they are disposed to quietly retire from such prominence, thereby making room for a lot of cheap and inferior white men, the authors of much mischief, who principally maintain themselves by keeping alive the so-called race problem. Now, Mr. Roosevelt would force this class of representative men, as it were, to such work, as a public duty. Such can render the noblest contribution to the peace and welfare of their section, and the good of the whole country. With such men as the leaders, the great bulk of colored people, the thrifty and morally disposed, will most gladly follow. There never has been any reallifference between such sections of the two races, and such it will be with the normal leadership of the best white men of the South. This is Mr. Roosevelt's Southern Policy. This, also, is his Northern Policy, inasmuch as the same class of white men lead in such section, and the colored people naturally accept their leadership. leadership. This, then, is a strong argument why all lovers of peace and good will, law and order, should heartily join in bringing about a glorious victory on behalf of the Progressive party, and its standard bearer, Theodore Roosevelt. This is why there should be a break in the "Solid South." It is when such men, of wealth, character and influence are the recognized political leaders that the great body of Negro people will feel the thrill of joy in their very souls. Law and order will reign, and peace and prosperity will flow to all, black and white, rich and poor, and the dying request of Wade Hampton, "God bless all our people, black and white," will be fulfilled. The late Judge Morris, and now, Judge Elliott, have contributed a great deal towards educating the "We pledge our party to protect the rights of American Citizenship at home and abroad. "The Progressive party pledges itself to the task of securing equal suffrage to to MEN and women alike." ordinary people in respect and veneration of the law. All parise to such men who thus nobly wear the judicial ermine! The law is a sacred thing; and the people should be taught, more and more how essential it is to their own happiness, that they should jealously uphold the law. When the judge takes his seat upon the bench, there should be a feeling, that all men, of whatever races they may be, meet before him in their equality as fellow beings to have their complaints settled upon principles of justice alone. We were unaware that there existed any "jim-crow" treatment in any of our courts. Quite recently, one of the editors of this paper sauntered in to one of the courts, presided over by Judge Ambler. He started to seat himself on one of the benches reserved for spectators, then a man, apparently an officer of the court, touched him and said that he must take a seat over in a direction then pointed out by him, here a number of coloured people were grouped together. Our editor quietly and politely retired from the court room. As a matter of information, we were desirous of knowing the lawfulness of such separation of citizens in a court room according to the color of their skins. It may be according to the underlying principles of the law, and such order may have the venerable sanction of judicial consent. Our point is simply to know the source of its enactment. We addressed a polite note to Judge Ambler requesting such information. But, from the letter of the learned Judge before us we are none the wiser. As a public newspaper and as one who thoroughly believes in upholding the law, we think that we ought to be able to get such information as we desire. In his note of reply to our inquiry, Judge Ambler says: "I knew nothing of the incident or regulation to which you refer, and under the circumstances hardly feel that it would be proper for me to enter upon an inquiry as to either the existence of or authority for such regulation." The courts exist for all the people. If there be any regulation which upon its face would seem reasonable ground for any great section "of the people" to feel that they were not receiving altogether a "square deal", we should certainly think that it would be worth while to clear up all doubts and misgivings upon such a point. STAY IN-DON'T RUN Someone has said that a compromise pleases neither God, man, nor the devil. However that may be, evidently a compromise that was made by the American Bar Association is neither pleasing to the Northern whites, the Southern whites, nor to the colored people. The Northern whites do not like the drawing of the color line; the Southern whites do not like to be mixed up with Negroes, either in this world or in the world to come, and the Negro feels that he gained but a raw victory. The American Bar Association should change its name. It has been frequently held by the Courts that laws, the title of which does not bear out the intentions of the are invalid, and no one knows better that the members of the American Bar Association, and so in view of this axiom it should at one proceed to change its name and title. We do not agree with those colored men who have gained their seats in resigning. It simply lets the other fellow out of the hole and does not help them or their followers in the future. They can do more inside than on the outside, and if they are to be continually on the run, we had better never get in the race. By all means stay in, if for no other reason than being a thorn in the side of those detestable Negro haters. A WORD OF PRAISE In renewing his annual subscription to the Afro-American Ledger Mr. Charles W. Gates of Geneva N Y. makes the following complimentary reference: "I like your straightforward way of putting things in print that those who read may see and think for themselves." The Misses Cornelia and Erie Watson, of 435 W. Conway street are visiting their brother, of Accomac county, for several BAR ASSOCIATION SEVERELY CRITICISED BAR ASSOCIATION SEVERELY CRITICISED lawyers, many of them having enjoyed every advantage of birth and education and social environment, many of them having worked their way against every obstacle of iron fortune, except the indelible and unpardonable matter of pigment—is it thus that they encourage a race to rise? Thus, when there is much distrust of their profession, does it prove its broad sympathies, its humane and popular instincts, its freedom from prejudice, snobbery and "class" feeling?—New York Sun. By a sort of compromise the Negro members of the American Bar Association have won their contention, but it is a useless victory. Seeing that it would be impossible to maintain their protest against the three present Negro members, the association has contented itself with passing a resolution requiring all future applicants to state their racial status. The Association did not go so far as to bar absolutely Negro members in the future, but it is evident that this is what has been accomplished. As a result the present Negro members have expressed their determination to resign. They do not care to remain where they are not wanted. They are unwilling to be made exceptions to the rule that is to make color and not achievement an entrance to the association. We consider this a most unfortunate compromise. The Bar Association is not a private club, nor a social organization. It claims to represent the legal ability of the country, but as a matter of fact it will hereafter represent the Caucasian element. It is a sad thing that men who ostensibly devote themselves to the upholding of the law should be so willing to defy the spirit of the fundamental law, the principles of justice and humanity.—Philadelphia Inquirer. --- It would seem that the American Bar Association might better have let Attorney General Wickersham's asssitant, Mr. Lewis, retain his membership, even though he be a Negro, rather than stir up so much discussion by trying to deprive him of it. The association has done much harm to itself, and no harm whatever to Mr. Lewis, by this exhibition of narrowness. New York Times. --- The Phiadephia Public Ledger, one of the fairest newspapers in the country in dealing with the race question, severely scores the executive committee of the American Bar Association for rescinding the elections of Mr. Lewis, Wilson and Morris and then passing it up to the association for final action. After stating that the object of the association is ethical, not ethical and that it is not meant to the negrophile or negrophobe, the Ledger proceeds: "It ought to have enough to do with the maintenance of lofty standards of professional practice. 'It is not a social problem at all. It is a question of equity, of constitutional interpretation, of the fact that 'a man's a man for a' that and a' that,' and a black man has as much right to belong to an organization under the broadly comprehensive term 'American Bar Association' as any white man. Is not the colored man an American citizen, with political rights, whatever his social privileges may or may not be? Let the Bar Association call itself 'The White Lawyers' Club,' or 'The Antinegroid Bar Association,' or anything else it likes, and not continue to usurp the noble epithet 'American,' to which the unreasonable and cowardly action of the Executive Committee would destroy its claim. "William H. Lewis is not fit for membership in the American Bar Association, it seems, but he is fit to be the Assistant Attorney General of the United States, and to receive the cordial indorsement of Attorney General Wickersham, who indignantly deprecates the action of the committee. He was fit to be a hard-working and conscientious student at the Harvard Law School from 1892 to 1895, after finishing his course at Amhurst. the Harvard all team and to take part in leading the team in subsequent years. No man of his college generation was better liked and respected. He was not socially assertive, obtrusive. He neither looked nor acted the part of one who sought to announce and maintain the prerogative of the Negro to be regarded as the white man's equal. When he was Assistant District Attorney in Boston (and the appointment is to Roosevelt's credit) he acquitted himself with signal distinction. It remains for the Executive Committee of the American Bar Associat to discover that because Mr. Lewis has some Indian blood in his veins and a strain of the Negro he is not fit to sit in a convention where white men assemble to discuss questions of fair play as between man and man. "The Bar Association is supposed to stand for all that is highest and best in the practice and procedure of the law in this country, just as the Progressive party's platform enunciates the loftiest doctrines of abstract justice and fair play and the square deal irrespective of the color line. "If the Bar Association is to set the example of closing the door of hope and of opportunity in the face of the Negro, what reasonable expectation has he of establishing his claim to be something better than a menial and an artisan, and demonstrating the possession of intellectual capacities that fit him for employment calling for the exercise of the thinking faculties? In these days we have much to say of social regeneration, of the 'uplift' of the down-trodden, of the doctrine of human equality, of the evolution of character, however handicapped by environment and heredity. Are these mere phases of buncombe and rhodomontade? Do we mean what we say, or do we idly insinereely prate of a social creed we have no intention of carrying into execution? In view of the cold and selfish policy of exclusion pursued by the Executive Committee in the name of the Bar Association it professes to represent, the Negro would be justified in presuming that his dream of recognition of his merit, independent of his color, is but a fond delusion and a cruel mockery." THE FORUM Editor Afro-American Ledger, I am writing to congratulate you upon your very timely editorial of August 17th, entitled "The Doctors and Provident Hospital." I think you have stated the situation precisely; and I have no doubt but that a series of such instructive editorials would have a strong influence in bringing about the conditions among our physicians and laymen which would make for a well equipped hospital. The demands of racial solidarity to which we are unquestionably tending, will more and more put the taboo upon treatment by other physicians than our own, it therefore becomes obligatory upon this class of our professional men to see to it that their present and future patients have a well-equipped, well-managed institution within which they may undergo treatment, and not be subjected to the varied inconveniences and embarrassments which have been their lot heretofore in many of the other hospitals of this city. The obligation becomes all the more pressing when one notes the fact which you bring out that colored physicians now have the confidence and practice among nearly all of their people who are able to have a physician. Provident Hospital. I think, is a living monument to the untiring efforts of the few physicians who have brought it to its present state. With its limited equipment and patronage, it is doing a noble work. With the combined activities of all the colored physicians in Baltimore, we could have, in less than twelve months, an inhabitation which would be a credit to the city. Several cities (among them being Chicago, Philadelphia and Kansas City) have such an institution. Let us hope that Baltimore will be kept in the line of progress. Thomas W. Turner. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Banks have returned to the city from Atlantic City, where they spent the summer. Mr. Bansk will remain here for a few days after which he will leave for Detroit, Mich., where he will spend the winter. Fort Ethan Allen, Vt., August 29—Laura Anderson Hamilton has been appointed postmaster there. The position pays Mrs. Anderson Leading Chicago Dailies have commented very favorably upon Dr. Booker T. Washington's address before the National Negro Business League, in which the educator declares that great opportunities await the race along industrial lines. Booker T. Washington truly and forcibly told the Negroes of Chicago that there is no color line in industry and the rewards of industry speaking at a meeting in Institutional Church. He pointed out that there are now 270,000,000 acres or more or unoccupied land in the South and West which Negroes as well as whites may acquire at low prices, that in fisheries, mines and manufactures also there are opportunities for labor that will bring rewards. No prejudice exists among consumers of the product of labor as Dr. Washington said against the color of the hands that pick. the apples or the peaches of orchards owned by Negroes; the same thing is true of manufactured goods. The black man has a thousand ways open to his success if only he seeks them. Some of the stories told by those at the annual session of the National Negro Business League show this. Neither the Negro nor the white man will rise unless he seeks to rise. There must be grit in his effort often in the face of adversity but all the more deserving because so exercised. To sink supinely under conditions that can be remedied by self help is to be unworthy of success or advancement. The Chicago Inter Ocean says editorially: The greatest impediments to the Negro's progress have been the foolish white people who insisted on special coddling for him and the foolish Negroes whom this white coddling made sorry and ashamed that they were Negroes—that they were born with the skins, that it pleased God to give their race. And the way out for the Negro is along the road of thrift self help and self respect that such wise leaders of his race as Booker T. Washington point out to him. Never in the history of the world or in any country have the man diligent in his business honest in his dealings and successful in achieving material independence suffered long the lack of the respect of his neighbors. Considering that it is but 200 to 300 years from utter savagery the black race in America has made wonderful progress. It has had opportunities to go in that time a distance which the white race lacking opportunities took probably ten times as long to travel. And no man is long without all the respect of others he cares for who shows himself worthy of it by material success honestly and fairly won. An Agreeable Surpriso Mr. William H. Mayo, of Frankfort, Ky., who presided over the third international conference of Knights Templar last week, accepted an invitation from Mr. George E. Frey to spend a few days in Baltimore as the latter's guest. When he arrived in the city this week, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Salsena, Mr. Frey took his visitors to his home. 1018 Linden avenue. Mrs. Frey scrutinized closely Mr. Mayo's card, and told him that was her maiden name. Closer inquiry revealed the fact that their respective fathers were brothers, and a most happy visit followed. Neither had ever seen each other before. Mr. Mayo is one of the most prominent Knights Templar in country, and has been principal of the colored public school in Frankfurt for 30 years. During his gime the school has grown from graded school to an institution with high school grades. He was a visitor to the office of the Afro-American Ledger this week. Death of George M. Clement Mr. George E. Clements, of Laurens street, died at the Hopkins Hospital Thursday at three-week illness from typh fever. Though he was known to extremely ill, his demise was a to his many friends. The deceased was 27 years of His mother (Mrs. Clementine Cents) and two sisters (Miss V. Clements and Mrs. Daniel) Mu survive. Funeral services w held at St Mary's Episcopal C this morning, after which main were taken to Milford for interment.