The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO. 6. Make Many Converts to The Progressive Cause In Maryland REPUBLICAN STRONGHOLD INVADED Mrs. Layton Speaks To Large Audiences In Baltimore Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, of Washington, and Mrs. H. Blanche Harris, of Newark, N. J., two of the three women who compose the "flying squadron" that is touring the country in behalf of the Progressive party, invaded Maryland this week, and were met with an enthusiastic reception everywhere they appealed. Meetings were held at Ames Memorial M. E. and the Pennsylvania Avenue A.M. E. Zion Chuches Monday night, and the following night enthusiastic audiences greeted them at Centennial M. E. and St. Paul M. E. Chuches. They took Cambridge by storm Wednesday night and Mrs. Layton's advocacy of the Progressive principles made many converts. There is considerable Taft sentiment at Cambridge, and chief among the Taft resident there are Governor Goldsbough, Rev. S. S. Jolly, Samuel Q. Sanks and H. M. St. Clair. A rousing meeting was held at the A. M. E. Zion Church, at Salisbury, Thnrsday night. Besides Mrs. Layton the speakers included Rev E. D. W. Jones, of that city; Rev. J.W. McDonaldand Joseph P. Evans, both of this city. A large audience greeted the "flying squadron" at Pecomoke City last Friday night. Mrs. Layton is a most forceful speaker. She has the knack of putting a fact in a few words, making her hearers understand at once and convincing her audience. She makes thrusts against Taft forces, and brings home her points with pungent wit. In her addresses Mrs. Layton outlined the principles for which Colonel Roosevelt stood, described the scenes in the recent Republican National Convention and asserted that Roosevelt's letter to Julian Harris did not contemplate the exclusion of colored men from politics, but, on the contrary, would pave a wav for the increased political power for the race. "I am in this fight," she said, "because there are issues involved which touch the home and fireside. We have long since paid off what debt we owe the Republican party, and it is now time for the race to branch out into that larger life for which many are clamoring. The Progressives offer the largest amount of opportunity for the whole people, and the race must be a factor in any movement that makes for the uplift of all. This is a campaign in which more than political issues are involved, and I advise all men to cast their influence in the greatest moral battle that has been fought since the Civil War. Mrs. Harris arouses her audience to a high pitch of enthusiasm by her dramatic recital of "The Black Reigment." Mrs. Abbe Crowell, the third member of the trio, was detained in New York by throat trouble. The ladies will return to the city this morning. Tomorrow night they will leave for West Virginia, and later will tour Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. UNCLE TOM PROGRESSIVE PARTY OVERSEER HANNAH SIMON LEGREE DON'T I OWN YOU? BODY OR DUI STONE COLORED VOTE TO FREEDOM HUGHES EVANS UNCLE THOMAS UP-TO-DATE The Progressive cause was lauded at Sharon Baptist Church Monday, where the Sharon Literary Society theld its opening session The subject for discussion was "What Should be the Attitude of the Colored Voter in the Present Campaign," and a large audience was present to the interesting discussion. The discussions opened by Rev. Dr. C. H. Stepteau, who praised Roosevelt, explained the principles for which the Progressives stood, and also paid his compliments to the Taft administration. The audience was applauding every point made by the speaker, when Dr. W. M. Alexander, pastor of the church arose to ask how long was such a discussion going to continue. With anger apparent in his face, he declared that his church was not a forum for the discussion of matters political. Dr. Stepteau just then reached the end of his speech, and said: "I will reserve my grape and canister and canonning for the rebuttal." Dr. Alexander again objected and declared that the meeting had been packed by the Progressives. The debate ended then, and the audience filed out singing the praises of the Bull Moose candidates. Dr. Alexander told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger that he did not discuss politics in his church, confining his political activities to the outside. He is one of the most ardent Taft men in the State, and was one of the Taft delegates to the Republican National Convention four years ago. There is said to b an overwhelming sentiment among the male members of his church for Roosevelt. Boys Bet Last Year Nashville, Va., Oct. 3 - There will be no football at Meharry Medical College this year, which means that the public will not have a chance to see the medicos and the team of Fisk University lock horns. It is said that the authorities of the medical college have prohibited the organization of a football squad because a number of the students bet on the game last year, even pawning their books, jewelry and clothing. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, OCT. 5, 1912. Richmond, Va., October 3—The Grand Fountain of the True Reformers, at it annual session here last week, elected the following officers: Floyd Ross, St. Louis, grand master; Adolphus Humbles, Lynchburg, Va., vice grand master; Mrs. L. D. Hidge, Montgomery, W. Va., grand mistress; Maurice Rouseille, Alexandria, Va., grand secretary; Dr. William H. Smith, Richmond, grand treasurer; Rev. H. E. Johnson, Chicago, grand chaplain: Mrs. L. G. King, South Richmond, Va., grand guide; J. J. Lively, Dallas, Tex., grand sentinel: A. Beverly, Richmond, grand picker guide: M. J. Gibson Indianapolis, Ind., grand right herald; Mrs. M. L. Jones, Wilmington, Del., grand left herald; Mrs Eliza Allen, Petersburg, Va., grand governess; Mrs. Frances James, Washington, D. C., grand past mistress; Maurice Rouseille, Adolphus Humbles, Dr. William H. Smith, R. L. Jones, Atlanta, Ga.: Rev. Granville Hunt, Mt. Vernon, N. Y.: Rev. George E. Morristown, N. J.: J. R. Wilson, Danville, Va.: Rev. S. S. Morris, Richmond, Va.; Irvin East, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. L. D. Hodge, Montgomery, W. Va.; Mrs. Sarah F. Lewis, Washington, D. C., and Dr. R. H. Stillyard, Wheeling, W. Va., board of directors. Memorial Services For St. Paul, Minn., October 1—Memorial Services for Frederick L. McGee, who died here on September, after a brief illness, from pneumonia, was held in Pilgrim Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Eulogies were delivered by Rev. A. H. Leafted, Attorney W. T. Francis and Mrs. Lillian Turner. Miss Francis Turner read a poem entitled "I have fought a good fight," the last words of the deceased attorney. Born in the South 51 years ago, Fred McGhee came North, studied law, located here and soon built up a successful practice among both races. He was a democrat in politics and was ever ready to battle in the interest of the race. He was the only colored member of the St. Paul Commercial Club. He was an active member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, and at his funeral services, Rev. F. Theobald paid a glowing tribute to his life and services. His wife survives him. His death robs the colored Democrats of the West of, one of the most active workers in the interest of the presidential candidacy of Woodrow Wilson. Eccentric Washington Citizen Gets In Trouble In This City Manning C. Jones, alias Emanuel Costa, was sent to Jail Tuesday to await the action of the Criminal Court on the charge of stealing two umbrellas from Dr. Howard A. Kelly. It is said that he got into the confidence of one of Dr. Kelly's sons by posing as a secretary to the Portuguese legation at Washington. Jones called upon Rev. M. J. Naylor and "touched" him for ten cents Monday night. He introduced himself in the following manner: "I am Emanuel Costa, secretary of the Portuguese jegation. Got me?" "I am Portuguese Negro. Got me?" "I am stopping on North avenue. Got me?" "I got missed from my wife. Got me?" "I need ten cents for carfare. Got me?" "Here is a pair of eyeglasses that you may keep as security. Got me?" He got the ten cents and the next that Dr. Naylor knew was that the refrain "got me" meant that Jones was in Jail. Jones is well known in Washington, and is said to be a physician. He has been several times an inmate of the Washington Asylum for the Insane, and has been in the clutches of the police a number of times. He is a noisy individual, and was here during the recent Democratic National Convention lauding [the Democracy. He denounced colored Republicans with such vehemence that one knocked him senseless on Druid Hill avenue. He "woke" up in a hospital. Latter he went to Washington, where he posed as a Congressman, legation secretary and newspaper correspondent, and was arrested there for his alleged refusal to pay a taxicab fare. Marriage Anniversary Of Bishop and Mrs. Chappelle Columbia, S. C., Oct. 3—Invitations have been, issued for the celebration of the twelfth anniversary of the marriage of Bishop and Mrs. W. D. Chappelle, of 1208 Harden street, next Wednesday evening. COL. MIDNIGHT IN THE LAND OF FLOWERS He And Dr. J. W. E. Bowen Deliver A Join Lecture At El Paso, Tex. PROGRELSIVE CITIZENS IN LOS ANGELES Is the Guest of the President of the Colorado Gold Min- Los Angeles, Cal. —Now I am in another part of this world, and what I am doing here it will take you to the end of the world to find out. The last time I wrote you a letter I was headed this way, and now I am just moving along trying to make something out of the world, and am proud to say that I have accomplished something. I found my way to El Paso, Texas, and when I got there, I found that Rev. J. W. E. Bowen was on hand also, hence the people declared that there were two big men in town, Dr. Bowen and Col. Midnight Upon reaching the stable, Rev. L. M. Saunders was on hand and escorted me to his home and he informed me that I was to be his guest. After supper I was on the job, going out to hear Dr. Bowen deliver a lecture on "Three Feet Make a Yard." It was a good speech. Sunday morning I spoke in the Baptist Church and there waes a large crowd to greet me, and Dr. Bowen had a fine crowd at the Airdome. Sunday afternoon all went to the Airdome to hear Dr. Bowen deliver another strong lecture. Then I went to the A. M. E. Church where the men all collected to hear me make a special, talk to the men only, and at night all the people heard me at the A. M. E. Church. On Monday afternoon I talked to the women and I did some talking too. Monday night was the big time, and what do you think of the people turning out in large numbers to hear a joint lecture? Dr. Eowen was put at the battle first, and he made things so slippery, and so high that I just fell down on all I had to say or tried to say to the people. I said a few things, and then I turned my attention to the other things of life. The pastor of the Baptist church is Rev. Wilson, the pastor of the M. E. church is Rev. Jacques, and Rev. L. M. Saunders, represents the African M. E. church, and will entertain the conference in this month, and I am going to return to the city. Now then as to leaving the town. I phoned down and asked them for a bed car, which was reserved for me, and I was to leave at 6:53 Tuesday morning. I was up bright and early had breakfast and then off. The boy got my trunk, and other things and carried them down to the stable for me to take the wagon for this place. It was due here at 7.15 the next morning, thus making me ride about 24 hours. I got down there and could not find my trunk. I looked and looked, and looked, until I could not look. Soon the wagon pulled off, and I went to the Express office, and there fund it was left there. I did not get out of town until 2.30. I succeeded in getting a bed car way up the road, and went to bed. I did not get to see Tucson, Arizona, as I wanted to do. I passed through It was a nice ride along through New Mexico, and into California. I am here the guest of N. T. Pitts, who is president of the Colorado Gold Mining Company. This is one of the strongest companies of the race doing business in this section of the country. N. G. Pitts, is President, and Howard Folke is the secretary; C. G. Dunscom, assistant secretary, John Masse, treasurer. These are all business men doing business, and men of some money and standing. I have heard of mining companies, and people around selling mining stock, but this is the first time I have had the pleasure of seeing a company in operation, getting out of the earth gold and silver. They are just getting it out and shipping and taking in the "In God We Trust," for the output. I am indeed glad that I had the pleasure of coming out here. N. G. Pitts is a man from Gurdon, Ark., and he is a hustling man a that. He was a barber there, saved his money, came west about 7 years ago and went right into business, and he as been doing business ever since. He has some sons and daughters who are making good. Now you may see what it is to ELLIS IS BACKING CLAIM AGAINST MEXICO New York Broker Said to Be Aiding Manning and Macintosh Claim New York, October 4-- William H. Ellis, a broker in Spanish bonds, is said to be behind the famous claim of Manning and Mackintosh for $105,190,204.80 against the government of Mexico. It is said that the claim as been assigned to the recently organized Mexican Securities and Construction Company, with offices at 23 Broad street. The claim is said to have been secured from Enrique Mackintosh, who was the sole surviving heir of the Mackintosh, who was one of the original claimants. Mr. Ellis is said to have secured the claim from Enrique Mackintosh and to have transferred the same to the Mexican Securities and Construction Company. The propectus of the company shows that it has a capital of $5,000,000 divided into shares of $100 each. The propectus also says that the claim has been found to be valid. There is some doubt however, as to the validity of the claim, as it is said that when a citizen of one government transfers a claim against another government to a citizen of another government the claim is voided thereby. Mr. Ellis is a colored man who was born in Texas. He has acquired a big fortune in financial manipulation. He is said to have made a snug fortune in the Rampapo water deal some years ago. During the Roosevelt administration he came into the limelight by acquiring concessions in Abysinnia. Kent Loomis, who left this country with him bearing papers from the State Department bearing on a treaty between this government and Abysinnia, was accidentally drowned in France and the death was a cause of widespread notoriety. Ellis is said to have one of the most beautiful country homes in New York State. Successful Colored Fair Inwood, W. Va., Oct. 4 - The annual colored fair was held here Wednesday and yesterday. The exhibits included farm products, horses, live stock and domestic art. The fair was largely attended. The officers of the Association include Rev. E. M. Mitchell, Inwood, Va., president, Rev. S. M. Beane. Martinsbourg, W. Va., secretary, and Rev. Edward Moore; Hagerstown, Md. treasurer PRELATE EXPLAINS HIS POSITION IN POLITICS. "In advocating a division of the Negro note I have met with severe criticism from some people that ought to know better," says Bishop Alexander Walters. "However, much of the criticism is unfounded. It is the same old cry heard in other days. Our raft is in danger." Since I have nothing but the good of my people at heart I have nothing to fear nor need I be disturbed by the unjust criticism so freely indulged in in some quarters. "It has been said that I desire all the Negroes to vote the Democratic ticket. I want nothing of the kind, nor have I ever by speech, letter or otherwise advised such a course. We should be as badly off politically as we are now if all the Negroes entitled to the franchise were to go over to the Democratic party. Our present political ill have largely come through the solidarity of the Negro vote. "If Democracy stands for anything at all it stands for the brotherhood of man and the rule of the people. And the principles of Democracy will triumph ultimately. It is the light in our republic that is to shine more and more unto the perfect day. Its growth is continuous. The Negro, being a member of this great republic, will be a recipient of its blessings." "Governor Folk of Missouri says: "Democracy would have all unite in enforcing the laws and in counteracting any attempt to defy them. It would not array class against class, but would protect the rights of all by having each respect the rights of the other. It would not attack wealth honestly acquired, but would wage unending war against the privileges that produce tainted riches on one side and underserved poverty on the other side. "It would protect property rights, but would recognize that property rights are best protected by preserving inviolate the public rights. It would not combat men, but the evil men do. It would seek as a remedy for existing evils, not less government by the people, but more government by the people." "It would place conscience above cunning and the public good above private greed. It would not offer a man an advantage in the way of a subsidy of bounty or protective tariff, enabling him to make money at the expense of his fellow men, but it would assure him that it would give no one else such a special privilege over him. "It would also guarantee to all an equal opportunity to live and labor and enjoy the gains of honest toll." "I admit, so far as the Negro is concerned, the Democratic party has not lived up to its high principles. Human slavery has been the great stumbling block for which the Democratic party was not wholly responsible. Long, long before any Democratic party was formed in this country slavery existed here, and it was the economic value of the slave that caused the perpetuity of the institution. "The southern climate, so much like the native habitat of the African, was suited to him and he to it. It responded to his touch, producing in abundance cotton, tobacco, rice, sugar cane, etc. He lived, thrived and made the southland blossom like a rose. He was considered a necessity, and schemes were devised to enslave him forever. Neither Federalists, Democrats, Whigs nor Republicans were responsible for its beginning, but rather the rulers of England who permitted the slave trade, thus enriching themselves. "For a time slavery existed both north and south. The cold climate of the north made slavery unprofitable in that section, while the southern states formed a suitable field for slave labor in the production of its staple products. With this discovery came the defense of the system. And on and on it went until the system was hedged about with laws enacted by state legislature and the national congress. Next came the agitation against slavery by those who perceived the iniquity of the institution and that slavery was a menace to the continuation of the republic. "The next act in the drama was the civil war, which resulted in the overthrow of the system. The party which accomplished this wonderful feat was the party of Lincoln. Seward, Sumner, Stevens, Grant and others—the Republican party. The Republican party having freed the slaves, there was nothing else for it to do but to make them secure in their freedom. This was done by the passage of the thirteenth amendment to the federal constitution, which reads as follows: "Section 1.—Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist in the United States or in any place subject to their jurisdiction." "The wise statesmen who had led the party so far in legislation in the interest of the black man saw that it was necessary to go a step further and make the Negro a full feeded citizen." What Dr. Isaac M. Agard Has Accomplished at Tillotson College. Modern educational methods as applied in the institutions and among the colored people of the south and southwest have resulted in notable advancement for the progress and uplift of the race, according to the report of Dr. Isaac M. Agard, president of Tillotson college, at Austin, Tex., and connected with the American Missionary association. During the seven years that he has been at the head of that institution he has made a detailed and exhaustive study of educational work throughout the south, observations made forming the basis of numerous lectures and articles. That Texas has a great future is his belief and also that the future of the colored people in the south and southwest is bright. Much of this, in his opinion, will be due to the educational work being carried on by northern men and women. The result of their efforts can be noted from year to year and is a steady march of progress, a betterment in conditions among the people, for whom the work is carried on and in the building up of that section of the country. The value of applying modern educational methods is noted in the rapid growth of Tillotson college since Dr. Agard has been at its head. Not only has there been a notable increase in enrollment, but the scope of work has been enlarged and a new concrete industrial building has been added. Other buildings are planned. While he emphasizes the value of industrial education and instruction in domestic sciences, he does not consider that it should be taught to the exclusion of the details of the so called higher education. A general education, fitting for professional, home and business branches of life's work, is advocated. At present a movement is on foot to establish a fund for the full equipment of the new Evans Industrial 1930 PRESIDENT ISAAC M. AGARD. building and the securing of new buildings. The industrial building is the result of a fund gathered in the north to meet the conditional bequest of Major Evans of Austin, a prominent business man and native of New Hampshire. For his work in the Lone Star State and studying conditions in the southland Dr. Agard was particularly well fitted for taking up the presidency of Tillotson seven years ago. Preceding this he was for over twenty years principal of the stockville high school and superintendent of schools in that city. During his thirty years' active teaching in New England he became known as one of the most successful and progressive preparatory school headmasters with the Rockville schools as a monument to his efforts. During that time he became well known throughout New England as twice president of the Connecticut Association of Classical and High School Teachers and as a member of the Connecticut council of education. The same quality of work which made him so successful in the east is responsible for his success in the southwest. People in Connecticut have a peculiar interest in Tillotson college on account of its having been founded by and named after Rev. George J. Tillotson, for many years a prominent Congregational clergyman of the state and having a pastorate in Wethersfield. Believes In Future of Colored Race. Hon. James T. Lloyd, a member of congress from Missouri, is now serving his seventh term in the national house of representatives. He comes from a district where there is a large population of colored people. He is well known to his constituents and commands not only their respect, but their confidence. He is that type of man who firmly believes in opening wide the door of hope to the colored people. He is broad minded, generous hearted with an abiding faith in the future progress of the race, and readily accepts every opportunity to show friendliness and give encouragement to those struggling for manhood's rights Progress of the Knights of Pythias Supreme Chancellor Commander Green of the Knights of Pythias has delivered a number of very helpful ad dresses to members of the order in th west recently. Of its numerical pro gress Mr. Green says there are 130.000 knights. (60.000) members of the Cour of Callanthe. 4,000 boy scouts and 8,000 juveniles. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER AFRICAN ORIGIN OF EGYPTIANS EDIDENCE THAT THEY ARE OF THE HAMITIC LINE By JOHN E. BRUCE (CRIT). A great many modern writers and not a few who wrote in an earlier period are disposed to discredit the African origin of the Egyptians, although their color, customs and other physical characteristics clearly indicate that if any race of people on earth came out of the loins of Flam these did. Noticing seems to be more certain to those who have studied the question closely. Dr. Felix von Luschan, professor of anthropology in the University of Berlin, in an admirable paper before the first universal races congress, which met in London in 1911, approaches the subject with more cander and honesty than usually characterize the writings or the utterances of white men who have investigated this subject. While we know or have been told that all the Egyptians are not white or brown or of any of the intermediate colors between white and black we also know from those who have traveled in that country that the majority of its inhabitants are black and possess all the physical characteristics of the African. Cause of Distinct Color Varieties. The color of the Egyptian results, therefore, from the admixture of the blood of neighboring races with the African blood of these indigenous blacks. Professor von Luschan says: "While the first varieties of primitive man were certainly formed and fixed by long isolation, later variations and races were caused by migration and colonization, as might perhaps best be shown by sketching the anthropology of Africa and the Pacific islands. Just as Madagascar was peopled about 900 or 1000 A. D. by Indoesian colonists coming from Sumatra, so untold ages ago the first inhabitants of Africa came from a place somewhere in southern Asia on the great line from Gibraltar to Australia. No skulls or skeletons of these earliest Africans are as yet known, but we may hope to find them sooner or later, as we already now know a good many sites of paleolithic implements in various parts of tropical and southern Africa. The anatomical qualities of these first Africans will certainly be found to differ from those of aboriginal Australians, but in tens of hundreds of thousands of years the paleolithic African evolved into a real Negro. He exists in two varieties—a tall variety like the modern Nigritian from the const of upper Guinea and a small one like the bushmen and the pygmies, now known in so many places in central Africa. Third Race Makes Its Appearance. But I have already stated that we are as yet quite ignorant of the real home of these small races. To these two oldest elements in Africa was added ages afterward, but still in prehistoric times, a third one, the Hamitic. It is descended from the same ancient Gibraltar-Australia line, but was in a higher stage of civilization. These Hamites had already a greatly refined language, with an admirable grammar closely related to that of the Semitic and Indo-Germanic languages. In Egypt they created more than 6,000 years ago the marvelous civilization we now admire as the mother of our own. Ancient Hamitic influences can be traced all through Africa. In Abyssinia, in Gafna, Somali, and in Mansailand we find even now Hamitic languages or art at least Hamitic grammar and Hamitic types. In central Africa, in the region of the great lakes, we have the Hinnu and Tusi, generally as chiefs reigning over Bantu tribes, often with face and figure like those of the old pharaohs of Egypt. Physical Features of Hamitic Type. Even in South Africa nearly 1 percent of the actual Bantu population have high and narrow noses, thin lips and fine large orthognathic skulls of the Hamitic type, and all the Hottentot languages and dialects have a pure Hamitic grammar. Also the pastoral habits of many Africa tribes, their long horned cattle, spiral basket work, etc., are Hamitic, and all can thus trace Hamitic influence from the Nile to the Cape of Good Hope. Still there are some Negroes and many, many white people in this country who profess to believe with a sort of pitying contempt that the African is an unpredeceible harbarian. Rev. E. D. L. Thompson of Sierra Leone, West Africa, in his address before the Negro Society For Historical Research of Yonkers, N. Y., on the subject "Race Consciousness Race Ideal," said, among other things: "As the preponderance of the inhabitants of Egypt today are of unmixed African blood, we may I think reasonably conclude that these people are of African origin. Otherwise how are we to account for their black faces, crisp hair and other typical Negro physical characteristics?" PREPARED FOR BUSINESS. Success of Dr. H. M. Williams as Optician and Student. Richmond. Va.—One of the most enterprising young men of this section, who is destined to take a high place in the affairs pertaining to the uplift of the race, is H. M. Williams, Jr. of this city, who is a graduate optician. Mr. Williams is the only colored optician in the city and stands high in the profession and by steady devotion to his work is succeeding in building up a lucrative practice. His patients consist of some of the most prominent colored citizens of the city, many of whom are students and teachers of the Virginia Union university, in this city. Dr. Williams ranks among the foremost in his profession and has given ample satisfaction to his patrons. He was born in Goldsboro, N. C., and was educated in the public school of his M. B. native city. He later entered Biddle university, from which he graduated in 1900. While at Biddle he made a good record as a student and was prominent in Y. M. C. A. circles at the university. It was while at Biddle that Dr. Williams settled upon his life work, and choosing optics as his profession, he entered the National Optical college at St. Louis, from which school he received the degree of O. G. He was among the brightest students of his class. He chose Richmond as his field of labor, and during his practice here he has succeeded in making many friends. He is well known in the business life of the city and takes a keen interest in all movements having for their aim the moral and intellectual improvement of the race. Although well launched in a profession that is ennobling and offers wide opportunities for usefulness. Dr. Williams is taking a course in theology at the Virginia Union university. He believes in thorough preparation, and, while he has not fully decided to abandon his present profession, he has a decided leaning toward the ministry. AVERY COLLEGE REOPENS. Many Studentis Are Enrolled—Changes in the Faculty. The Avery College and Training school in Pittsburgh has reopened for the fall with a large enrollment of students. There are several changes in the faculty, but it is as strong and efficient as in other years. Mrs. Mae Johnson, an instructor of large experience, succeeds Miss Nelson. Miss Olah Smith, a 1907 Avery graduate and a 1011 Tuskegee graduate, will succeed Miss Alexander. Miss Olivia Callis, a former teacher in the Baltimore city schools, succeeds Miss Randolph as the domestic science teacher. Mrs. Melissa Bryant Fenderson returns to Avery school as an instructor after an absence of seven years. John H. Esser, who has been in charge of the tailoring department for a number of years, has been succeeded by Mr. Justin Fest, a Frenchman. Mrs. Mary Robinson remains as matron, and the other members of the faculty are Mrs. Nana Lockwood, disciplinarian; Miss Minnie Curtis, training nurse, and Charles Bond, automobile instructor. The indications point to a large attendance at the school this year. Twelve states are represented among the dormitory students, and every room in the dormitory has been engaged. Cuba as Gateway to Panama Canal. There is room in Cuba for thousands of farmers from the United States if they would only seize the opportunity open to them now to get a foothold on the rich farm land, much of which lies idle the year round. The opening of the Panama canal will cause land values to advance, because Cuba is the gateway to the canal, and financiers are already planning a new boom for Cuban real estate. With the opening of the canal property valuation will purely advance. The Best Remedy For Lawlessness. When the people of the United States make a solid stand for law and order, mob violence and jim Crow misfit accommodations on railroads and other public conveyances will come to a speedy end. But in order to bring about such a change it must be borne in mind that we must give our political support to such men as are in favor of full manhood rights, civil and political, for all the people regardless of race or color. JOHN H. TOADVIN.... 142 W. HILL STREET. THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER Who can unish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call Insley, Funeral Director and Embalmer a generous public that I am still doing business MIDDLE ST. Thanking the public for all past attinance of the same. Carriage for hire for calls, and special attention given to all orders EX, HEMSLEY, Mt. Vernon 2578 Main Office. ! E H. HOLLAND, Manager. Alex. Hemsley, Wish to announce to the generous public at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. The favors and hoping for a continuance of the weddings, parties and funerals, and special day or night. Yours, ALEX. HEMSLEY. Mt. Vernon GEORGE H. HOLLAND FELIX B. F. 106 E. Mulberry St. :::FUNERAL DIE C. & P. PH No Branches. Not Connected. A reward will be offered for the sons doing business un Alex. Hemsley, Funeral Director and Embalmer Wish to announce to the generous public that I am still doing business at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. Carriage for hire for weddings, parties and funerals, and special attention given to all orders day or night. Yours, ALEX, HEMSLEY, K B. PY ry St. RAL DIRECT C. & P. PHONE Connected with offered for the d business under t K B. PYE Sr. Y St. Nr. Calvert. RAL DIRECTOR:: E. & P. PHONE Connected with any other firm offered for the detection of per- susiness under the name of No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detectionof persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. MRS. JOSEPH G. Funeral Directress Wishes to announce to the generous on the business of her late husband at ing the public for all past favors and same. Carriages a Specialty. THE BALTIMORE LIFE IN F. S. Strobridge. Home Office: Cor. Charles & Sara The Leading Life Insurance Co. Life Insurance Policies issued Premiums collected weekly from Issues The Best The Old Relia JEPH G. L. Directress & Co. to the generous public state husband at 630 N. west favors and hoping specialty. Phone THE ELIFE INSUR Crobridge, Prest Charles & Saratoga The Insurance Company Policies issued on ag weekly from the h The Best Con The Old Reliable EPH G. LOCKS, JR Directress @ Embalmer to the generous public that she is carrying the husband at 630 N. Caroline St. Thank- t favors and hoping a continuance of the specialty. Phone Wolfe 1958 13-in THE LIFE INSURANCE CO. Cobridge, President Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. Insurance Company in Maryland policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 weekly from the homes of the insured The Best Contracts The Old Reliable MRS. JOSEPH G. LOCKS, JR Funeral Directress @ Embalmer 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 BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE CO. F. S. Strobridge, President Home Office: Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured Issues The Best Contracts The Old Reliable The Republicans are the people are selecting in afford-which will be antagonism less. A machine see that you ash or credit. $1.50 The Republicans are getting in line; also people are selecting the best this country afford which will serve them better and antagonism less. Also when you select a chine see that you get a Singer Machine or credit. $1.50 per month. The Republicans are getting in line; also the people are selecting the best this country can afford -which will serve them better and the antagonism less. Also when you select a machine see that you get a Singer Machine. Cash or credit. $1.50 per month. AT BUTLER, Most Equipped Repair Shop Up Town 1211 DRUID HILL AVENUE. Phone, Madison, 3778 M. --- --- --- Summer Is Over Now Get Busy Summer Vacations for 1912 and everybody, even the schooling to get a "hike" on. How Business Man? Have You Fall Stock? Does Anyone Kill a House For Sale? Does An short, how many of the eight Colored People in Baltimore no you are in business? There are fully twenty who read the Afro-American week. Twenty thousand people in supporting race enterprise have the opportunity. We perience. What do they know your business? Why not let ions for 1912 are not even the school book like" on. How are you? Have You Arrived Does Anyone Know thee? Does Anyone any of the eighty-th in Baltimore know business? Are fully twenty th Afro-American thousand people face enterprises w unity. We know that do they know Why not let us ans for 1912 are now memories when the school boy is commenc- e" on. How about you Mr. Have You Arranged for Your As Anyone Know It? Have You ? Does Anyone Know It? In many of the eighty-five thousand Baltimore know whether or business? are fully twenty thousand people Afro-American Ledger every thousand people who believe these enterprises whenever they unity. We know this by ex- do they know about you or Why not let us tell them? Summer Vacations for 1912 are now memories and everybody,even the school boy is commencing to get a "hike" on. How about you Mr. Business Man? Have You Arranged for Your Fall Stock? Does Anyone Know It? Have You a House For Sale? Does Anyone Know It? In short, how many of the eighty-five thousand Colored People in Baltimore know whether or no you are in business? There are fully twenty thousand people who read the Afro-American Ledger every week. Twenty thousand people who believe in supporting race enterprises whenever they have the opportunity. We know this by experience. What do they know about you or your business? Why not let us tell them? House For Sale Rooms for Rent Old Clothes for sale Furniture for sale Are you a Shoemaker Are you a Tailor Are you a Dressmaker Are you a Grocer THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER EUTAW STREET l up Mt. Vernon 2833 628 N. EUTAW Or Call up Mt. Ver EUTAW ST all up Mt. Vernon 628 N. EUTAW STREET Or Call up Mt. Vernon 2833 South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 M. B. S. C. & P. Phone 692 Madison. ADVICE If so advertise it in 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Drudid Hill Ave. In its platform of 1908 the Republican Party promised to lower the tariff. Mr. Taft was elected on that promise and then betrayed the people when he signed the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill. It as the first big blunder of his administration. Since that time the Democratic House of Representatives, assisted by Republican progressives in the Senate, has passed two tariff bills before Mr. Taft or signature, one reducing the duty on woolen goods; the other on cotton goods. Mr. Taft voted both of the bills because he is opposed to tariff reduction. In doing this he showed his true Republicanism because the Republican party has always been the party of high protection. High protection has created monopolies and 'monopolies have controlled prices. Being in control of prices they have juggled the markets a will and increased the cost of living without increasing the average scale of wages. Colonel Roosevelt, leader of the Progressive Party, is also opposed to tariff reduction. During his two administrations as President he evaded this subject with the agility of an acrobat and now he comes out flat footed against reducing the tariff, which is today the most vital and essential question before the American people—a thing that must be done before we can ever have a proper readjustment of economic conditions. Reducing the tariff is far more important than initiatives, referendums or recalls. It is interesting to view this question in the light of its effect on the Negroes of America. High protection is maintained for the benefit of large manufacturing centers where raw material is converted into the finished product. Most all of these great manufacturing centers are in the Northern states. The cloth and shoe factories of New England are good examples of that kind of industries which get the benefits of high protection. How many Negroes are employed in these Northern factories? They are few indeed and in most of these Northern factories. Negroes are absolutely refused employment. It is therefore pain that the Northern Negro has no reason to favor high protection because he is refused employment by those who benefit from protection. This is the condition in the North where protection originated and where the greatest fight is being made to save its life. Condition in the South are different. It is only in recent years that the South has begun to develop manufacturing industries. Raw material is tsill the chief output of the Southern states and the Negro of the South produces a very large percentage of that raw material such as cotton, sugar cane, corn, and other agricultural product. Producers of raw material are not interested in high protection because they have nothing to fear from foreign competition. That is why the South has always inclined toward free trade or a tariff for revenue only. The Negro is an important part of the South and his economic interests are common with those of the Southern white man. Being a producer of raw material, he gets no benefit from the high protection given to Northern manufacturers. The mills of New England take his raw cotton at average prices, manufacture it into cloth and then make him pay an exhorbitant price for the finished product. In addition to these facts it should be remembered that the average Negro in America is poor and that the high cost of living is especially oppressive to colored people all over the country. The Negro has every reason to fight high protection because we have seen. 1. That the Negro of the North is refused employment in Northern factories whose owners benefit from high protection. 2. That the Negro of the South is a producer of raw material and derives no benefits from high protection. In fact, his productive capacity is only serving to enrich Northern Manufacturers, who refuse to recognize his people. 3. That the average poverty of the Negro makes him a natural opponent of high prices. We have seen further that. 1. The Republican Party is the mother of high protection and high prices and is standing its ground. 2. The Progressive party is a true child of its mother and has inherited its mother's love for high protection. So strong is this love that even Colonel Roosevelt, with all of his sickleness and versatility, has refused to desert the foundation rock of the Republican party and we find him advocating protection in all of his speeches. The only consistent enemy of high protection is the Democratic party and if Woodrow Wilson is elected, with a Democratic Congress to support him, he will keep faith with the people and see that there is an honest revision of the tariff. The traditions of the Democratic party are such that there will be no question as to tariff legislation in the event of Democratic success. Governor Wilson is the only one of the three leading candidates who proposes to give the people a square deal on the cost of living. Every Negro who votes for Governor Wilson will be striking a blow for his race and a blow for his country. He will be punishing the manufactureres of the North who refuse employment to his people and dealing a death blow to the high cost of living which has caused so much misery in the homes of the poorer people of the United States. WHY THE NEGRO SHOULD SUPPORT WILSON AND MARSHALL We often hear the question asked, "what has the Democratic Party ever done for the Negro?" Why not turn the question around and ask, "What has the Negro ever done for the Democratic Party?" It is only in the past ten years that any appreciable number of Negro voters have supported the Democratic Party. During those ten years the Republican Party has been in control of the National Government and of most of the State governments in the North. Only in municipal governments has the Democratic Party had the opportunity to recognize its colored supporters and is a note worthy fact that New York, which has more Negro Democrats than any other city in the country, has more Negro representation in its city government than any other city in America except Chicago which is also under Democratic rule. The same thing is true on a smaller scale in other Democratic cities where the Negro has supported the Democracy. Compare the recognition given by the Democratic Party to the Negro for ten years of support with that given by the Republican Party for fifty years of allegiance, and it will be found that the Negro has received far more in proportion for his 10 years with the Democratic party than for his fifty years with the Republican party. Every intelligent Negro knows that his race has few friends in the Republican party. And the Progressive party is only a band of sore Republicans who are on the outside looking in and want to get on the inside looking out. They are real Republicans at heart, and with few exceptions are hypocritical in their attitude toward the Negro. Having tried the Republican party for fifty years and found it wanting the really progressive Negroes of the country began to swing to the Democratic party ten years ago and the rapidly increasing number of Negro Democrats is sufficeint to prove that the change has been good. How could the Negro expect recognition or consideration from the Democratic Party as long as he was almost unanimously fighting that party? How could we have the respect of any thoughtful man when playing the role of a political foot stool for those who laughed at him behind closed doors? After fifty years of loyal support to the Republican party what reward did the Negro receive? Mr. Taft removed a large number of colored men from office just because they were colored and Mr. Roosevelt still has the guilt of Brownsville to account for, to say nothing of his barring Negroes from the South from his convention at Chicago. These, indeed, are fine rewards for a people who have supported both of these gentlemen as well as the long line of their Republican predecessors from the time of Lincoln. The intelligent Negro must now see that as a Republican he is a nonetity and that by supporting the Democratic party he has nothing to lose and every thing to gain. Why not be fair and give the Democratic party a chance? Why not give that party at least half as much time to make good as has been given to the Republicans? The so-called Progressive party is a bubble and cannot weather the storm of time. The Negro must either be a Democrat or a Republican and his present interests are with the Democratic party. The Republican party is split by internal dissentions and it will be many years before it can recover its equilibrium and be capable of accomplishing any good, even if so desired. A party so divided can accomplish nothing. It is far more sensible for the Negro to aid a united party that is in a position to aid him than to divide his support between the warring factions of a crippled party which did nothing for him even when it was strong and could do. It has often been said that the Democratic party is an enemy to the Negro. It would be better to say that the Negro, until very recent years, has been an enemy to the Democrate party. The game of politics is a practical game in which value received is the essential basis of recognition. The Republican party got its value out of the Negro for fifty years and refused to make a fair return because the Negro vote could always counted in advance. The Democratic party has given value received for all the Negro votes that have so far been cast for it and it will give more value in proportion as those votes are increased in number. TO THE LADIES FRIENDS ALL WANT IT Mrs. D. B. Simmons of Sillex, Art writes: "I tried one bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade and found it to be the best preparation I have ever used. It stops my hair from falling out and breaks off and my hair is now as soft as it can be and is longer than it has been for long time. My friends all want it. Ford's Hair Pomade, the old, reliab dressing for stubborn, early hair make harsh hair more pliable, glossy and Examine the Negroes who are supporting the Democratic Party and it will be found that they are among the more intelligent people of their race who have seen the light a little in advance of the masses and are now serving as emancipators to lead their people from political slavery. Compare the leaders of the Negro Democracy with the leaders of Negro Republicanism and see if the former are not a higher type of men in average ability and political insight. Ask any of these Negro Democrats how they have fared at the hands of the Democratic party and they will explode the ancient myth of Demoratic antagonism to the Negro race. If the Negro voters of America will follow the voice of reason and the dictates of their own interests, they will repudiate the ungrateful party that has betrayed them for so many years. They will refuse to follow either one of its warring factions, one led by Mr. Taft, who has turned hundreds of their people out of office; the other by Mr. Roosevelt, the Brownsville lynch law artist. They will join the ranks of the Democratic party and thus pave the way for a broader political potency than could ever be realized by following the dim light of other days. Issued by Thomas Wallace Swann, Chairman of Publicity Bureau National Colored Democratie League, 546 Lennox Avenue, New York City. PROGRESSIVES THE NATION'S HOPE In a letter in Monday's New York Times, Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart, of Harvard University, answers the arguments of Charles W. Eliott against Colonel Roosevelt and makes a plea for the Progressive principles: He says, in part: "Of the two issues in the campaign principles and men, the question of principle is the broader and the longer; there will be still controversy over one of them: a quarter century hence. All the main campaign issues go back to the age-long controversy over the purpose and duty of government. "This is no impulsive desire for popular government. I is simply a determination to secure the birthright of which we have been deprived. Why should nearly two hundred cities have taken up within five years the novel system of a commission government? Because two hundred communities were disgusted with their previous government. Why have substantially all the States in the Union within two decades adopted the Australian ballot? Because before it the air was full of the stench of corrupt elections. Why have half the States in the Union recently passed primary laws? Because the old methods did not reflect the wish of the voters. Why is a constitutional amendment for the election of Senators by popular vote impending? Because people have got tired of Senators seated by bribery, and of other Senators who do not buy their seats, but do sanction their neighbors' bribery. "Out in California a few months ago I got a permanent scare from the political activity of the [Socialists. About 200 public officials in that State, mostly holding small offices, have been elected as Socialist candidates. And when you get a Socialist Mayor in office, he is not Mayor; the Socialist committee in his town or city is Mayor, and if he ventures to doubt it they will speedily prove it to him. Unless that movement is checked, within sixteen years there will be a Socialist president of the United States, which means that a Socialist National Committee will be President. There is only one way to head off the danger, and that is the formation of a party which will take over the reasonable part of the Socialist programme. Neither the Republican nor the Democratic party shows any disposition to protect the nation from this serious danger, and the Progressive party must therefore become the bulwark of the nation by satisfying the just demands of the people before they go over to Socialism as the only remedy that they see. Get your name on the poling books. Last dates, October 8, 9, and 12. Offices open from noon to 10 P.M. FRIENDS ALL WANT IT. Mrs. D. B. 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Extra Comb Price $1,50 Camp Cap For Heating. Stririfying influences Straightening crimpy hair Fragrant and Satisfactory. DES HAIR GROW Us Improved Hair Cream 50 Cents Large Jars. Massy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for those apples. Not greasy—will not gum. It. Hair Straightening. ers Promptly Attended. Hall—Office for The Eureka Comb Druid Hill Avenue and TOUPEE The kind I make are guaranteed to please. Human Hair Goods, also Tonics, Sham- work of all kinds made to order. Scalp shampooing. Hair culture, Manicuring. DAY, 1308 N. Fremont Ave. Save your Combings Mrs. Mamio E. Jones HAIR DRESSER Will make up your combings in any Style, Combits bought. 1506 Presstman St. Balto.. Md. ```markdown ``` We are the largest manufacturers of Colored People's hair in this country. We make everything in its line, and our prices are much lower than those quoted elsewhere. Send 2c. stamp for catalogue. Agents Wanted. Women wanted to sell hair goodsj --- Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. 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All Checks, Money Orders an Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN Co. BALTIMORE OCT. 5, 1912. A great display is made in the G. O. P. organ of the names of the advisory committee which is to assist in conducting the campaign for that party, but not a single "Colored (Brother)" is mentioned in the list. It is the same old lily-white party as of old. Learning nothing forgetting nothing. There is one thing about the Progressive party that both of the old line parties seem to like, and that is the name. And so we have "Progressive" democrats and "Progressive" republicans. Why not drop the last name and all become just plain Progressives? a Up to the present hardly half of the voters of this city have had their names placed on the registration books. Do not lose the opportunity to cast your ballot next month. Only three days more to get your name on the books. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday of next week remain. If you do not get your name on the registration books you will not be able to vote. Remember this is an entirely new registration. If a man uses a steam roller on another fellow, he ought not to complain when the other' fellow uses the steam roller on him. Brother Benjamin Davis, of Atlanta, certainly has no kick coming to him. He steamrollered Asbury two years ago, and now two years later the steam roller gets him. Brother Davis has our SYMPATHY? Steam rollers are great institutions. We are wondering what the Cumberland Mountains has to do with Maryland. Brother Macbeth evidently got his geography a little twisted. Perhaps he was so excited that he mixed the Cumberland mountains with Cumberland, Maryland; or else the "devil" played a prank on him by] substituting mountains for Maryland. A church in memory of the faithful "black mammies" of the South is suggested at Berryville. On with the good work. A noble and a worthy monument! Baltimore Sun. We would suggest that it be built out of the skuils of the sons of those "Black Mammies," who have been lynched in the South during the past forty years. "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." A CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR Every man owes it to endeavor to love his neighbor as himself. He can hardly do more, and it is unworthy of him to attempt less. Mr. Roosevelt has demonstrated that he can be depended upon. His past history of achievement is the pledge of future performance. As the head of the Progressive party, and its candidate for the Presidency, he pledges to 'bring to bear every faculty which he possesses in an eneavor to promote the best interest of all the citizens of this country, without regard to race, creed, sex, or other condition. We can not expect any more than this. But, Mr. Roosevelt thoroughly recognizes the had conditions under which the great masses of humanity are forced to earn their daily bread, and the presence of the unjust and unfair conditions which grievously oppress the poor in their sincere effort to maintain themselves as good citizens of this country. It is in view of these hard conditions that he pledges himself to the task of ensuring better conditions for those who till industriously for their bread. Herein is a specific ground for voting for Theodore Roosevelt. He pledges an earnest endeavor to bring about a change in such untoward conditions. On the other hand, the candidate of the late Republican party has nothing to say with 'respect to this supreme issue. If a man asks for bread, and receive a 'stone, how can he, in good conscience, vote for a 'continuance of "stones"' in the place of bread! It matters not whether Roosevelt succeeds or not in his great "endeavor," sufficient it is that he is patriotic and brave enough to make the attempt to improve the present hard industrial conditions, and establish peace an prosperity among all classes. For this endeavor he is entitled to the support and suffrage of all men of good will, who believe in the Golden Rule. GLDEON'S ARMY The story is well known to our readers, how Gideon with a small band of brave men, bearing pitchers, and a lamp, or torch, within, gained a signal victory over the enemies of the Lord. It was really a victory of Faith. There were no great resources at hand, but using such as they had, with abounding Faith in Him who called them forth to war, they were successful. We have to learn, that with us, as a race, it is very much the same thing. If we could be thoroughly convinced that it is infinitely more important for us to draw out our own resources, rather than look without for deliverance, we shall have taken the first necessary step in overcoming many of the hindrances to our progress. It is a very great mistake for us to count so much upon great numbers, or the necessity of organizing the whole colored race before we are able to achieve a great victory. This has been a mistake in the past. What we want is light. Gideon's band was insignificantly small, but it wrought wonders. Thus, it will be true of us, if instead of seeing great numbers seek the valiant few who are minded to endure hardness as good soldiers. In order to have such an army of workers they must be trained. An untrained mb will work destruction, rather than lead in construction. In every section of this great city, following the political lines of precincts, we should have a group of ten or fifteen persons, men and women, whose very first purpose should be to know each other and to educate themselves long the line of the needs of the race. Increased education will not only give power, but it will increase the interest and enthusiasm for the common work. The importance of this point can not be over emphasized. We have clubs for social purposes, and for many individual enterprises; but the real need of the race is for groups of people scattered all over the city, studying the needs of the race, and how to intelligently cooperate one with the other in removing, obstacles, and supplying what is needed. This simultaneous work of education is indispensably necessary. Spasmodic efforts are not to be compared with such steady and concentrated efforts upon the part of groups of the plain people taking counsel one with the other with respect to things which concerns their com- mon interest as citizens. When such work is well underway, it will not be necessary to resort to politicians to supply the necessary money for the rent of a hall, or incidental expenses, of a meeting or a propaganda on behalf of the race. Groups of people, scattered all through the city who are constantly being educated in the necessity for corporate action on their own behalf will supply all things needed. No one can doubt that it is a crying shame that we have not a proper High School for the colored children of Baltimore. One who reads the daily papers must be convinced that there ought to be a standing paid attorney of our own race present in all the courts to look out for the helpless and ignorant of or race, and see that justice is done to them. There is no end to the enumeration of what ought to be done in the interest of race defense. But we lack the proper kind of organization. The proper kind of organization must be educative. It must diffuse itself all over the city. It must be an organization, representative of the people. The time is ripe for just such an organization, a living organism having for its object the well being of the race in all that concerns them in their relations to the State and community. How easily do men take to strictly political organizations, but such an organization as we have in mind is not chiefly political, but only incidentally so. No one group of men, however ambitious they may be, can care for the vast civic concerns of or people. These small groups which bring together, in the same neighborhoods, the preacher, the lawyer, the hod carrier, and laborer, men and women, constitute a small forum for illumination, and a closer drawing together as real brethren. The smallness of the group renders possible thorough discussion of all matters, and action practically unanimous. With as many treasuries as there are groups, and each group being thoroughly independent, only such plans and policies inviting mutual cooperation as are thoroughly approved by the scattered brotherhood would receive indorsement and support. Some day, in the city of Baltimore, under the working of such an organization, there would be a central building of administration where information could be had of all that concerns the race, and where there would be trained workers along all lines to give help and guidance to such of the race as need such assistance. And best of all, such activities would be an outward and visible expression of the fact that the race had actually gotten together in an earnest, systematic and intelligent endeavor to care for itself. If we do not have faith in ourselves, how can we expect others to believe in us? If we have such faith in ourselves, let us demonstrate it by "launching out into the deep" that the strength and versatility of our great resources may be made manifest. Politics has been the hane of more than one colored newspaper in Maryland. Any number of them have gone to the bone-yard monkeying with the buzz saw of machine politics. Buying newspapers during a campaign has been a favorite sport of politicians in Maryland for a number of years. And the worst of it was that some of them have been bought rather cheap. So cheap that they never got over it. Sentiment For Roosevelt. In a letter to the Afro-American Ledger, Mr. Patrick Douglas, of Charlotte Hall, says that Roosevelt sentiment is increasing in Southern Maryland. He also says that the voters of his section read with appreciation the Afro-American Ledger of last week. "I read the Afro-American Ledger of last week and gained lots of information thereby," he writes. "Rev. C. H Stepteau, who came to hold his second quarterly conference in a brief and convincing address advised the people of the danger in supporting Mr. Taft and the good that could come to the people if Mr. Roosevelt should be elected. We are lining up and getting ready with heart and hand to help win that great victory. Copies of the Afro-American Ledger have been handed around among the voters, and many have been won over to the Progressives." Was One of the Oldest Ministers in the Washington Conference Rev. Henry A Carroll, one of the oldest ministers of the Washington M. E. Conference, died Sunday at his home, 1702 Druid Hill avenue, after a brief illness from a complication of diseases. He was born in Anne Arundel County 79 yearsa go. He entered the ministry during the Civil war. He filled a number of prominent charges in the conference, and at one time was presiding elder of the Alexandria district. While serving at Metropolitan church in the seventies the present home of the congregation on Orchard street was built. He was pastor of Ames Memorial M. E. Church when the congregation secured its present home at Carey and Baker streets. He was pastor of Magothy M. E. Church at the time of his death. For a number of years he served as treasurer of the Baltimore M. E. Ministers' Meeting. Besides his wife, three children, Rev. Julius S. Carroll, pastor of Simpson M. E. Church, Charleston, W. Va., Rodney Carroll, of this city, and Mrs. Sarah Robinson, and several grandchildren. Rev. N. M. Carroll, pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, Annapolis, Md., is a brother of the deceased. He was a member of several departments of the Masonic fraternity. The remains was taken to Ames Memorial M. E. Church Wednesday, where they lay in state from 1 until 2 P. M., when the funeral services began. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. E. W. S. Peck. Other ministers who assisted in the services included Revs. W. A. C. Hughes, Ernest Lyon, W. M. M. Alexander, J. A. Holmes, M. J. Naylor, D. G. Hill. Resolutions were read from various departments of his church, the Baltimore M. E. Ministers' Meeting and the Masonic fraternity. Among the many floral tributes, was a handsome design from Magothy Church. The Masons conducted their rites at the grave in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, after which Rev. D. D. Turpeau committed the body to the grave. Resolutions on the death of Rev. Henry A. Carroll adoped by the Baltimore Preacher's Meeting of the Washington Annual Conference. Whereas, in the midst of life, we are in death and time the great leveler, is laying the mighty lowly aside, and Whereas, the hand of death has entered our ranks removing one of the noblest men of our Church, and Whereas, the loss of such men is of more than local interest, creating a biatus hard to be filled. Therefore, be it resolved, That in the death of the Reverend Henry A. Carroll, the state loses a good citizen, the community a noble man and the church a christian minister and evangelist, whose long and beautiful career reflects honor upon his calling and sets an example worthy of emulation on the part of his brethren in the ministry, the memory of whose work throws a halo of glory up the horizon of life as does the autumn sun, whose light burns on the zodiac long after its setting. Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the hand of Almighty God, the Giver of every good and perfect gift, who now has called our Brother from labor to reward, and thank Him for the gift of such aman to the nation and the Church and for granting his inspiring fellowship for so many years. Resolved, That we commend his loved ones and the members of his flock to God the Father, for comfort, that we pledge our prayers for God's sustaining grace, in this their hour of shadow and trial. Resolved, That as a Preacher's Meeting we have lost a faithful member, a thinker and student of rare diligence, who has for years met every appointment assigned him, and always presenting such elaboration of his themes as made one tc feel he was well acquainted with the cardinal doctrines of the church. Resolved, That a copy of these Resolutions be forwarded to the family, the public prints of the city and spread upon the journal of our Meeting. S. R. Hughes, S. H. Norwood, R. R. Riggs, Joseph Wheeler; D. W. Shaw, Committee. Mr. Milton Taylor has returned to Pittsburgh, after visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, of 932 Pierce street. UNDER THE LAST DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT 40,000 PENSIONERS WERE DROPPED, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PENSIONERS REDUCED. EVERY MAN AND WOMAN ON THE ROLLS PERSECUTED. MORE THAN 200,000 SPENT FOR NICIOUS SPIES. GOV. WILSON'S ORNAMY. IN THE PENSION SYSTEM PRESIDENTIC GENEROSITY HAS BEEN GENERATED INTO LAWISH FOLLY. Chestertown News Chestertown, Md., October 2 — The fifteenth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation was celebrated at Bethel A. M. E. Church Thursday evening. A special address was delivered by Mr. Thaddeus Copeland, Supt. of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School, Baltimore, which was full of hope and inspiration. Others that spoke were: Miss Annie Oliver, Mr. Branch of the Mutual Benefit Society and Mr. Daniel Miller. Mr. Copeland remained over Sunday in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Young and visited the Sunday Schools of Bethel A. M. E. and James M. E. Churchs, encouraging both teachers and pupils and increasing the zeal of Sunday School work. In the aftrenoon Mr. Copeland, Rev. and Mrs. Youny and Dr. Smith were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Henson. News From Frederick. Frederick, Md., Oct. 3—The congregations of Quinn A. M. E. and Assbury M. E. Churches worshipped jointly two Sundays during September. The Sunday Schools of the two churches are getting along well under the respective superintendencies of Prof. John W. Bruner and Rev. M. D. Lee. The Quarterly Conference was held at Quinn Church a few evenings ago. The reports submitted show that the work was in a fair condition. Rev. S. M. Johnson, presiding elder of the Hagerstown district presided. Rev. John Porter is Pastor of the church. An entertainment was given at Nazarite Hall a few evenings ago for the benefit of the organ fund of the public school. Prof. J. W. Bruner is principle of the school. Thomas H. Hall, Richard Walker, Charles Walker and James Skinner are doing well in the barber business. Mrs. Laura Waters, an evangelist, was a speaker at Quinn Church Sunday. She is here visiting her aged mother. Kev. L. J. Valeutine, pastor of Asbury Church, has been quite indisposed. Deacon N. J. Gassaway killed the pulpit Sunday. District Superintendent Elmer Henderson, of Baltimore, paid a visit to theSunday School of Quinn Church Sunday before last. 'To Honor "Black Mammies" berryville, Va., Oct.4—Mrs. A. Moore, Jr., has started a movement to erect a church as a memorial to the faithful slave women who nursed white children prior to the Civil War. A daughter of a former slave has already given a site for the church, and the campaign for funds to erect is now under way. Ten Thousand Children In Philadelphia Schools Philadephia. Oct. 4 - A school census here reveals the fact that there are 4,666 colored boys and 5,262 girls attending the public schools. There are 455 colored children attending parochial schools and 230 enrolled in private institutions. Of the children of school age, yet not enrolled, there are 283 employed and 1,150 unemployed. Aiming To Secure Better School Facilities. A movement to secure better school facilities for the race in this city is under way. It really began last spring, when Mrs. Edward J. Wheatley, of 1230 Druid Hill avenue, made some investigations of the sanitary conditions around the school at the corner of Druid Hill avenue and Moore street. She says that the building is unsanitary that there are insufficient exits and that the streets surrounding the building have a high record for mortality from tuberculosis. The Civic Aid Association was formed then with Mrs. Wheatley as president. Others who aided her in the work of gathering information included Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines, Mrs. Albert G. Reid, Mrs. R. G. Chissell and Rev. W. Edward Williams. Members of the School Board were frequently visited and made thoroughly cognizant with the conditions obtaining in the schools. In fact, the campaign for School 91, on Argyle avenue, is said to have begun last May. To a representative of the Afro-American Ledger Mrs. Wheatley pointed out the fact that $1,500,000 had been secured for school buildings through loans, and that one dollar had been spent for colored schools. She said that the uptown trend of the colored population had not been adequately met in the increased school facilities, and that an effort would be made to secure an appropriation for a new building for the colored schools. A. M. E. Ministers Interested. At the weekly meeting of the A. M. E. Ministers' Association Monday, the needs of the colored schools were discussed at length. Several speakers said that a new building was needed for East Baltimore, one for the extreme Northern section and another for Northwest Baltimore. It was pointed out that School 115, Waverly, is poorly housed, while across the street from the school, a better school building is used for storage purposes. There is already a movement on foot looking to the building of a new school 'building in East Baltimore, and a delegation from that section of the city will shortly present its needs to the Mayor Preston. The A. M. E. Minister's Meeting appointed the following committee to cooperate in any movement looking toward better facility: Rev. P. W. Wortham, J. A. Bricsoe, T. R. Sinkfield, Joseph Gwynn, S. N. Johnson J. G. Martin and M. F. Sydes. There have been no buildings erected for colored schools within the past eight years. Since 1888 the following buildings have been built for colored schools: Carrolton and Riggs avenue, which has been used for whites since the removal of the colored pupils to large quarters at Carey and School streets; School No. 106, Hill street; the present Central Police Station building on Saratoga street; School No. 113, Girard avenue and the Mount street school. HEAR DR. ERNEST LYON At John Wesley M. E. Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, subject: "Obstacles." Good music a Special Feature. Don't Miss This Chance. COL. MIDNIGHT IN THE LAND OF FLOWERS Continued from Page 1 have money. Well, the people out here are doing some real good work. I am stopping at the home of the president of a gold mine, and I am just going to get gold enough from him to cover all my teeth with gold and will not have to go to a tooth dentist to have them half soled but I will just do this myself, because I will have the gold. Mrs. Pitts is a model housewife, and is very much consulted in political affairs. You see the women are voting right here in this state Now about Howard Folke, he is a man of rare ability. He is not only a secretary, but he is a stenographer, and bookkeeper, and what he don't know about keeping books is not worth knowing. He is as well upon it as the man who invented it. He came into the world via Alabama station, and after spending 26 years in Arkansas putting down his money, serving a postmaster at Catvher, Ark. then he found his way to California about five years ago, and had money enough to invest in business. I will have more to tell you about these men, and will tell you about a lying railroad man, and other things connected with my visit on my next letter. MORGAN COLLEGE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE. Jubilee concert, Wednesday evening, 81.5 p. m. at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, Dolphin and Etting streets, by representatives of the choirs of the city. This will be a great evening under the direction of Miss Annie Hazelton Lee. Jubilee Mass Meeting Thursday evening, Oct. 10, at Metropolitan M. E. Church, Orchard street near Druid Hill avenue. Addresses by Bishop Earl Cranston, D. D., LL. D., of Washington, D. C., Dean Lewis B. Moore, Ph. D., of Teachers' College, Howard University and others. Jubilee reception, Friday evening, October 11, in the college, Fulton and Edmondson avenues. Distinguished professors, pastors an alumni. Refreshments by representative ladies of the churches. Sunday, October 13, the pulpits of the churches will be occupied chiefly by visiting ministers. IN MEMORIAM. BAYNARD-In sad and loving remembrance of our dear mother Sophia Baynard, nee Smallwood, who departed this life three years ago, October 2, 1909. Think not dear mother, that thou Think not dear mother that thou art forgotten. For by us thou shalt never be; As long as breath and memory last, Our thoughts will be with thee. Her children. DIED—Margie E. Flanagan, 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Flanagan, after a short illi- ness of nine days. The funeral took pace from the residence of her parents, 1232 Argyle avenue, interment in Laurel Cemetery. Margie had been visiting her grand parents in Virginia, and on her return took sick, from which illness her death took place. Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. John R. Flanagan take this method of thanking their many friends for their kindness to our little daughter during her illness and recent death and also for the many beautiful tributes of sympathy, in their hour of bereavement. In loving remembrance of my dear father, Rev. David L. De Courseur, who died ten years ago, Sept. 24, 1902. By his loving daughter, Maggie Madden. --- Come—Where? To the opening and closing of "The Old District School," by the local talent of Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Sunday School in the school room, Thursday October 17th and Friday Oct. 18th, at p.m. Benefit of the School. Such characters as Professor Ezekiel Simpkins, Deacon Fidd, members of SKULE committee and a dozen of others. TWO HOURS OF ROARING FUN. Come and see the SPANKING MACHINE. Admission 10 cents each evening. Mr. Julius C. Johnson, Jr., Supt. Miss Annie R. Johnson, Chairman. BORADERS—One.or two young lady boarders of reputable character wanted. 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The Fedreation of Christian Women will hold their 7th annual session Thursday and Friday October 24 and 25, 1912, at the First Baptist Church, Caroline and McElderry streets. Rev. P. A. Neal, pastor. Alt organizations are invited to be present to help make it a great success. Annual sermon by Rev. P. A. Neal, Sunday October 27, at p. m. Mrs. M. F. Handy, president. Mrs. E. J. Truxon, recording secretary. NOTICE! There will be a great open air meeting at Riggs avenue and Woodyear street Thursday October 10, at 8 p. m. Rev. P. P. Samuel, B. D., will deliver the speech. Come and hear the true Political speaker. He is from the North, and he has something good to say to the voters of Maryland. Rev. Junius Gray, D. D. will preside. Great Closing Service at Paradise Grove Sunday-October 6. 3 p. m., Special sermon to all of the singing bands of the city and suburbs, by Rev. J. A. Briscoe. 7.30 p. m., Farewell remarks by ministers and friends of Jess; followed by Gospel song and prayer service, conducted by the singing forces. All are welcome. James A. Briscoe, Pres. D. G. Hill Supt. Baptist elect Officers. The United Baptist Ministers Conference of Baltimore and vicinity elected officers at their meeting last Monday in the Macedonia Baptist Church, Saratoga and Vencent streets. Rev Junius Gray, D. D., pastor of the Psalmist Baptist Church, was chosen president of the conference. The other officers elected were: Rev. R. B. Waird, D. D. vice president. Rev. David Bryant, B. D., secretary. Rev. R. T. Reid, B. D., treasurer. The meeting will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Calhoun street, near Mosher street every Monday at 11 a. m., Rev. L. Reed, D. D., pastor. Sermon at 11.30 a. m., Rev. R. T. Reed, B. D. REV. JUNIUS GRAY. A SURBURBAN HOME FOR SALE—Catonsville, Md. located 36 Bloomingdale avenue near Frederick road. 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Also in the making of Braids, Puffs, etc. Combings made up. MADAME M. A. HUNTER, 737 George Street. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Fine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. The Sunday School will be present 3 p. m., Sunday School. Everybody welcome. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Follwed by Holy Communion Oct. 9. Preaching by Rev. Stephens of Crownersville Colored Young Women's Christian Association, 1200 Druid-Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, OCT. 6th, at 5 P. M. ASSOCIATION DAY. Mrs. Julia Layton and Mrs. Blanche Harris will make addresses: M. E. Murphy, President, E. E. Bright, Secretary. The Bible Class of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association will open under the direction of their most capable teacher, Mrs. Helen Grady, on Tuesday, October 8th, at 8 P. M. The ushers of Waters A. M. E. Church will pay a visit to the expastor Dr. D. P. Seaton, at the Brown's Memorial A.M.E. Church, Washington, D.C., Oct. 20, 1912. All friends are cordially invited. Will leave via E., A. and W. Railway, Liberty street station, 8. a. m. H. Stanley, Pres. C. Taylor, Treasurer. M. A. G. Barnes, Secretary. DON'T FAIL TO HEAR THIS Sacred Concert by the Choir of St. Paul M. E. Church, Sunday evening, October 13th at 8.30 for the benefit of the Trustees Rally. Positively a Silver Offering at the Door. COME, EVERYBODY COME Are You Going? Where? To Ebenezer A. M. E. Church? For What? To See Slabtown District Convention. When? On Monday evening, October 7th, 1912. Rev. Dr. C. B. B. Bigjohn, A.B., A.M., B.D., LL. D., will preach the annual sermon. We will also have with us Rev. Sleepon Silas from Buzzard Run and Mrs. Flannelette Sonnesbny, from Sunflower, Va. Music by the Happy Holly Choir. Mrs. Caroline Cabtree, Pres. Rev. J. H. Norris, Pastor HEAR DR. ERNEST LYON At John Wesley M. E. Church, Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, subject: "Obstacles." Good Music a Special Feature. Don't Miss This Chance. Opening Exercises of Norris Chapter Epworth League of John Wesley M. E. Church, Sunday, October 5, 1912. Special musical program will be rendered. League will open at 5 p. m. every Sunday. Thos. H. Lee, Pres. Rev E. Lyon, Pastor. GRAND RALLY Bishop Alexander Walters, D. D. On Sunday Oct. 13th, at Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church, Rt. Rev. Alexander Walters, A. M. D. D., will preach two special sermons for the Knights of Pythians at 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. There will be a contest between Allen Lodge No. 4, and other lodges and courts of Calanthe No. 13. There will be a prize for the largest amount of money raised by one number and a prize for the number that brings the largest number of members. All friends cordially invited. The sermon at night, especially for the Knights of Pythias. Attention Longsoremen. By request Rev. J. W. Meldonald, D. D., pastor of Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church, between Dolphin and Hoffman streets will preach two special sermons for the LONGSHOREMEN on Sunday, Oct. 6th. 11 a. m., Subject: "Ezekiel's Wheel Within a Wheel." 8 p. m., "Dry Bones in the Valley." He will name all the ones in the human, body. Everybody is cordially invited to hear these great sermons Monday Evening, October 14th. Combination, of Baltimore's best talent, including choice selections by Mrs. Anna Hazelton Lee, Miss Jennie Jones and Mrs. Helen Cooper; Sharp Street Memorial and Bethel Church Choirs, under the popular leadership of Mrs. Anna Hazelton-Lee and Mrs. John W. Brown. Benefit of Bethel Church and Wayman Memorial Mission. | Revs. D. G. Hill and C. W. Mossell, Pastor. ADMISSION 25 CTS. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor and Communion. All are invited. John Murray, Pres. of the League. Herbert Frisby, Sept. Monday night, 8 p. m., the Great Convention. Admission 10 cents. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. 3.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. P. H. Green. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Pill, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8.00 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. All welcome to services HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. Beginning of the Seventh Anniversary—two week 2.50 p. m., Sunday School 4 P. M. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church. Choir and congregation invited. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. 8 p. m., Feast of Love. All are welcome. H. W. Hiner, Supt. 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. 6 p. m., A. C. E. L., Chas. Roberts, President. 7.30 p. m., Holy Communion. Home Coming Week, beginning Oct. 7th. Everybody welcome. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. L. J. Jordan, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor 2.30 p. m., Sndday School. 8 p. m., sermon by Pastor. Mr. Howard Brent, Supt. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor and Uly Communion. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5.40 p. m., Allen League. 7.30 p. m., Special Sermon by Mrs. Evangelist Payne, from California, daughter of the late Rev. Draper. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Voice From the Tomb." 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Forget Me Not." Lord's supper. CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts. Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Ida Nelson. 4 p. m., Opening Program of the Epworth League. 8 p. m., Special Sermon to the Evening Star House, No. 4, of the G. U. O. of B. S. S and D. of Job. Other numbers invited. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Rev C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. 9.30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., Sermon to the Old Felks, followed with the Lord's Supper. 2.30 p. ni., Sunday School. 3 P. M. Experience Meeting. 2 p. m. Sermon by the Pastor Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres. E. L; Catey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "The Fight Is On." 2 30 d. m., Sunday School. A service at 3 p. m., in the interest of the Fall Rally. Tribe of Zebulum, Mrs. Clara Fooster, Capt. 7 30 d. m., sermon by the Pastor. Subject: "True Soldiery." Every possible attention given to strangers- Seats Free W. A. Jones, Supt. CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street. Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard, pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Richard Thomas. 2 30 d. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon by Dr. Kennard. All invited. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor 10 a m., Class 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. Wm. H. Bradley. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., C. E. L. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor and Communion: G. W. Fowler, Pres. O. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. Is Willing to Submit All, He Says, 'That The Order Might Live and Succeed" Atlanta Ga., Oct. 3—In a signed editorial in the last issue of the Atlanta Independent, Ben Davis, who probably lost the grand mastership of the Odd Fellows by Grand Master Edward H. Morris adjourning the Biennial Movable Committee before any officers were elected says that there will be no plit in the order and that he will again be a candidate "It is true," he says, "that the B. M. C. has failed to elect, and that under the law, we have no officers, as the law does not provide that the officers shall hold over until their successors are elected and qualified. But reason and the good of the order suggest that somebody must stay in charge, and in spite of the wrong done, I yield to the inevitable and advise all my friends PROGRESSIVE WORDS FROM THE SOUTH PROGRESSIVE WORDS FROM THE SOUTH The Opinions of Western Colored Men Represent Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma—Gathered at a Conference at a Conference held in Chicago September 21, 1912. I favor the Progressive Party because it stands for reason along the lines that the people have indicated they do favor Roosevelt because he is the chief exponent of the party for which the Progressives stand. L. L. Tull, Teacher, Cincinnati, I favor the principes advocated by the party because they in the Progressive measures. I believe in the principle men up and not some men down." I believe in the long, and as the masses of the people have shown by the way they want the progressive measures as enunciated by Roosevelt, the Progressive Party is the most effective securing them. The Negro, above all other races, should suppo. the Progressive Party because of its broad principles to all class American citizens. The Progressive Party is the only stands for treating the Negro according to his worth. For these and other reasons I intend to support faithful Progressive Party. Louis A. Cornish, M. D., Cincinnati, Believe we should support Col. Roosevelt because: (1) His entire life has been devoted to the advancement common people. (2) Because when President of the United States he advanced position in advocating the cause of the people. (3) His policies and principles in public office have been to treat fairly and impartially all classes of citizens, regard to color. E. L. Curtis, Railroad Man, Niles, Michigan I have always favored Col. Roosevelt because I believe principles make for the betterment of the people and treating with various questions affecting the Negro he is The Opinions of Western Colored Men Representing Ohio, Indiana, Illinois Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma—Gathered at a Confer ed at a Conference held in Chicago September 21, 1912. I favor the Progressive Party because it stands for real progress along the lines that the people have indicated they desire. I favor Roosevelt because he is the chief exponent of the principles for which the Progressives stand. I favor the principes advocated by the party because I believe in the Progressive measures. I believe in the principle of "all men up and not some men down." I believe in the people ruling, and as the masses of the people have shown by their vote that they want the progressive measures as enunciated by Theodore Roosevelt, the Progressive Party is the most effective means of coercing them. The Negro, above all other races, should suppo. the Progressive Party because of its broad principles to all classes of American citizens. The Progressive Party is the only party that stands for treating the Negro according to his worth. For these and other reasons I intend to support faithfully the Progressive Party. I believe we should support Col. Roosevelt because: (1) His entire life has been devoted to the advancement of the common people. (2) Because when President of the United States he took an advanced position in advocating the cause of the people. (3) His policies and principles in public office have always been to treat fairly and impartially all classes of citizens with out regard to color. I have always favored Col. Roosevelt because I believe his principles make for the betterment of the people and that in dealing with various questions affecting the Negro he is above sectional and race prejudice. For sixteen years the need of some power or force to protect the breast of the non-voting element of our citizens and a desire to vote, has been sorley needed to produce that comes only with the full and complete exercise of nation's greatest weapon, the ballot; a force that would ashamed to accept less than a man's portion, or to be impatient of that which he was not entitled to recieve—a it would awaken the consciences of men to right indulgences—woman and child slavery, and to regulate and policies of big business so as to make it beneficial rathoful to the masses. All of this and more can be and be accomplished by the triumph of Theodore Roosevelt and the For sixteen years the need of some power or force to produce in the breast of the non-voting element of our citizens an unrest and a desire to vote, has been sorley needed to produce that freedom that comes only with the full and complete exercise of civilization's greatest weapon, the ballot; a force that would make men ashamed to accept less than a man's portion, or to be the recipient of that which he was not entitled to receive—a force that would awaken the consciences of men to right industrial wrongs—woman and child slavery, and to regulate and control the policies of big business so as to make it beneficial rather than harmful to the masses. All of this and more can be and will be accomplished by the triumph of Theodore Roosevelt and the Third Porty, and that is why I am a Progressive. Very much indeed do I regret my forced absence from the conference tomorrow. Kindly convey to those present my best wishes for a wise and helpful meeting. A recognition of the individual rights of man without regard to color must mean much to the colored citizens and this I feel assured would be the policy of the Progressive Party. What its present leader has done in the past along these lines is the proof of what may be expected. The men of color, as I view it, can make no mistake. By its success they have all to win and nothing to lose. thing to lose. Its covenant with the people must ultimately commend itself to their considerate judgment. Edward H. Morris, Attorney. One reason why as a people and race we should be progressive and help elect the Progressive ticket is, that the time has come when we should let go of the Republican Party, which has long since ceased to serve the best interests of the colored people. I believe that the principles of the Progressive Party make more for the upift of this great nation than those of either of the two old political parties. The time has arrived when the man of color should study his best interests for himself and not accept the advice of others based solely upon their selfish desires. Let us put our shoulders to the wheel and do for ourselves what we have been expecting in vain that others will do for us. I am for the Progressives because they have for their chief inside and outside of the State to stand by the order, recognize the constituted authority and support the men in charge, so long as they fill the positions they hold. It matters not whether they were elected or whether they hold over. "The business of the order is supreme. No true Odd Fellow will sulk in his tent or shirk. from his plain duty because his personal wishes did not prevail. The order shall never go to pieces upon the rock of my personal ambition. I am willing to submit all that this, the greatest Negro secular order in the world, might live and demonstrate by its successes the capability of the black men to successfully govern and control himself." Personal Items Mrs. Boston, of 1117 Etting street, has returned from a summer's stay at Narragansett Pier. The Misses Stewart have returned to their home in Richmond, Va., after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stewart, of 1009 Argyle avenue. Mr. H. Graham Bragg has entered the law department of Cornell University Rev. U. G. Leeper, of Washing ton, filled the pulpit at the Waters A. M. E. Church Sunday. Colored Men Representing Michigan, Missouri, Kan-Gathered at a Conference held in Chicago May 21, 1912. Party because it stands for real people have indicated they desire the chief exponent of the principle stand. L. L. Tull, Teacher, Cincinnati, Ohio. Created by the party because I bebes. I believe in the principle of down." I believe in the people the people have shown by their vote measures as enunciated by Theo-Party is the most effective means for races, should suppo. the Pro-road principles to all classes ofgressive Party is the only party gro according to his worth. I intend to support faithfully the Louis A. Cornish, M. D., Cincinnati, Ohio. R. Roosevelt because: been devoted to the advancement of the United States he took the cause of the people. Trips in public office have always specially all classes of citizens with E. L. Curtis, Railroad Man, Niles, Michigan. Roosevelt because I believe hisgment of the people and that in affecting the Negro he is above Henry N. Hill, Caterer, South Bend, Indiana. of some power or force to produce element of our citizens an unrest sorley needed to produce that freefull and complete exercise of civil ballot; a force that would make an man's portion, or to be the not entitled to recieve—a forceences of men to right industrialery, and to regulate and control as to make it beneficial rather than if this and more can be and will be Theodore Roosevelt and the Third Progressive "The colored voters of New York are divided in their allegiance to the three parties. A large number will support the Democrats this time. The colored Democrats have opened headquarters in New York city, and their support and counsel Mr. Benoni Price Hurst has entered the medical school of Harva University. He received his preliminary training at the Baltimo Colored High School and at Amher College. He is a son of Bish and Mrs. John Hurst. leader one of the greatest men of the day in Col. Theodore Roosevelt. colored voters of America should support just inaugurated under the leadership of publicans of this country, who have brought the best brain and thought of the nation. into the party as men and voters. We to enter the party on the ground floor the privileges and rights of any other I believe that the colored voters of America should support the Progressive Party just inaugurated under the leadership of once prominent Republicans of this country, who have brought to the new movement the best brain and thought of the nation. We are asked to come into the party as men and voters. We have an opportunity to enter the party on the ground floor and be accorded all the privileges and rights of any other American voter. Party in its organization and purpose reent of universal corrective righteousness, for all the American people certain distincrisy, which are growing more indecent and parties. Therefore, all the people who their permanent social and political position political affiliations should work and vote Progressive Party in November. The Progressive Party in its organization and purpose responds to the sentiment of universal corrective righteousness, that hopes to correct for all the American people certain distinctive abuses and hypocrisy, which are growing more indecent and intolerable in the two parties. Therefore, all the people who desire to improve their permanent social and political position without regard of past political affiliations should work and vote for the success of the Progressive Party in November. C. C. Wilson, Editor of Baptist "Truth," Cairo, Illinois. asking the people of the country to support are these: passive platform alone stands for equal justice e and abroad. political bosses of all character. passive Party stands for preferential primaries, expression of the will of the people can be of equal suffrage will raise the standard throughout the country. passive Party lies the hope of the renewed er, his wife and his children. and public record of Theodore Roosevelt on are of such high character that they ap- citizens who stand for right and justice. last affiliations, to join the ranks of the Pro- ter to raise the status of American politics. James H. Porter. My reasons for asking the people of the country to support the Progressive Party are these: (1) The Progressive platform alone stands for equal justice to all citizens at home and abroad. (2) It is against political bosses of all character. (3) The Progressive Party stands for preferential primaries, so that the fullest expression of the will of the people can be made at the balot box. (5) In the Progressive Party lies the hope of the renewed interest in the farmer, his wife and his children. (6) The private and public record of Theodore Roosevelt and Hiram W. Johnson are of such high character that they appeal to the American citizens who stand for right and justice, regardless of their past affiliations, to join the ranks of the Progressive Party in order to raise the status of American politics. James H. Porter, Chicago, Illinois. The Progressive Party is the first of the parties to go on record as treating the Negro as an American citizen, and not as a Negro. That is why, if for no other reason, that every Negro should support the Progressive Party. The Progressive Party is the first of the parties to go on record as treating the Negro as an American citizen, and not as a Negro. That is why, if for no other reason, that every Negro should support the Progressive Party. Fact that the Progressive Party has invited the nation to come in on the ground floor in the management of this great campaign is that party means to practise the slogan of its "all men up and not some men down." invincing to the most skeptical. In my most opportune epoch in the history of the nation. Grant G. Brown, M. D., Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Roosvelt? Because he stands for a only good for a part of the people but people I have always supported him be- to be honest in all he says, and I believe no better friend than Col. Roosvelt to Joseph B. Fleming. From the very fact that the Progressive Party has invited the colored voters of the nation to come in on the ground floor and participate in the management of this great campaign is evidence that the new party means to practise the slogan of its indomitable leeader, "all men up and not some men down." This argument is convincing to the most skeptical. In my opinion this is the most opportune epoch in the history of the colored people of this nation. Why am I for Mr. Roosvelt? Because he stands for a principle that is not only good for a part of the people but good of all of the people I have always supported him because I believe him to be honest in all he says, and I believe the Negro can find no better friend than Col. Roosevelt to advance his cause. Joseph B. Fleming, Representative of A. M. E. Conference, Horton, Kansas. assive ideas raise the standard of the Negro at the country. Assive Party judges a man by his qualifica-cher than by his color. Roosevelt's past record shows that the inter- been looked after in every respect, and if all men will have square deal. Fred D. Gleed, Lveryman, Kansas City, Kansas. very thinking Negro should support the Pro- principles, because they both stand for the in man regardless of his color. The Pro- We believe that the colored people throughout the United States should support the Progressive Party and its principles because - (1) The Progressive ideas raise the standard of the Negro in politics throughout the country. (2) The Progressive Party judges a man by his qualification and standing rather than by his color. (3) Theodore Roosevelt's past record shows that the interest of the Negro has been looked after in every respect, and if he is elected again, all men will have square deal. I believe that every thinking Negro should support the Progressive Party and its principles, because they both stand for the recognition of merit in man regardless of his color. The Progressive principles, under which the party has declared itself and the platform, as given to the American people should appeal to every Negro of Progressive spirit both in State and Church. It is no longer the old adage, 'Face to face,' but it is, facts to fact. E. J. Barbour, Lawyer, Advt. El Reno, Oklahoma. TIME FOR NEGROES TO SPLIT VOTE Mr. Waller Says They Are Being Promised Square Deal By National Democrats That the support of the Progressive party by a large number of colored men in this country will be the entering wedge for colored men to honorably support all parties in this country is the opinion of A: T. Waller, a former Baltinorean, now residing in New York city. Mr. Waller was in the city this week on business, when queried by a representative of the Afro-American Ledger as to the New York situation, he said: are being welcomed by the Democrats. They have assurance that should the Democrats win this time that the race will be taken care of in proportion as it delivers the goods this time, and that the Negro may expect as much as the Republicans have ever given him nationally. "The colored man north of Mason and Dixon's line is a fool if he does not cast his allegiance with the Democrats this time. South of the line he should not support the Democracy this election. Those who are of independent leanings may safely support the Progressives this time, and I feel confident that it will be only a question of a short time before the Southern Democracy will openly welcome Negro support." Mr. Waller paid a glowing tribute to the work that Bishop Walters is doing for the Democracy, and asserted that the prelate has the confidence of the national Democratic leaders. Will Study Medicine Mr. Benoni Price Hurst has entered the medical school of Harvard University. He received his preliminary training at the Baltimore Colored High School and at Amherst College. He is a son of Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst. J. B. Osby, Real Estate Broker. Springfield, Illinois. John H. Conway, Caterer, Peoria, Illinois. Chicago, Illinois. W. H. Fields, National Grand Master, Knights and Daughters of Africa, St. Louis, Missouri. ARE YOU A READER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER? 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M. to 11 P. M. DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER WORK OF WELL KNOWN SCHOLAR THE SUCCESS OF PROF. C. H. BOYER AS AN EDUCATOR Career Of Pociner avin Boy Who Has Won Prominence In Religious And Education- al Circles In Nortn Carolina. Ry CEORCE F. KING. educators among the Afro-American people in this scetion of the state is Professor C. Hi. Boyer, Ile is a Yale university graduate, a snecessful teach- er, modest. unassuming and loyal to the best interests of the race. Professor Koyer is also a well inown and popular layman of the Protestaut Episeopa! church and is thoroughly alive to (ie educational activities of this great denomination. He has done much to encourage the soung men and women to go forward with their stud- Jes in order to be supply prepared to take their places as leaders among the masses of ont people. He is a native of Elkton, Md., and after graduating from the public selioot of his home town he eptered the Tnsti- tute For Colored Youths in Philudel- pbia, from which he graduated as Latin snlutatorian of bis class and also aWinner of the prize in English. He ‘was greatly assisted and encouraged nile a student af this school by Mrs. Fannie Jackson Coppin. After teaching several years In Maty> land he entered Hopkins Grammar school, New Haven, Conn. to prepare himself for Yale nulversity. He grad- uated from this institotion with high honors, winning the prize in oratory. As an athlete he became quite prowi- nent at this period of his career. While tn college he worked hard and was a meinber of the famous Yale divinity quartet. composed of such prominent men as the Rev, 0. Faduma of the National Keligious ‘Training school. Durham, N. C.: Robert H, Bonner of Connecticut aud Rev. Dr, Hi. Hf. Proc: tor of Atlanta, Ga. Professor Boyer is a well rounded character and a churchman full of zeal and inspiration, While attending school in New Haven he was Iny read er of St. Luke's Episcopal church for three years nnd a half and as superiu- tendént of the Sunday sehool for four years’ Gla effective work in renching’ ‘the unreaches, He was so highly es. teemed by the citizens of New Haven that upon his graduation from Yale he was given a farewell reception and « substantial purse. During the Fear 1896 Paofessor Bor- er accepted an offer from St. Av gustine school. this elt. as the head ‘of the collegiate department, and among the hnndreds of young people that have received a large share of their training and Inspiration from him are fifteen young men, now faith- ful priests In the Episcopal church. ‘Thore is no man of Negro descent that is more highly respected In this com munity thin Professor Roser. He is full of civic, economie and racial pride and Velieves In the great possibilities ‘of his people without compromising their manhood. Jn 1917 he rounded his fifteenth year ‘as teacher at St. Angustine, and a merited appreciation of his worth and rervice to humanity was evidenced bs the school aud some friends, who gave him an extensive trip to Europe. svhere he ngain accepted the opportn- tilty ‘to show that the kind of educa- ‘ton that he had recelved should be given nill men regardless of their racial Identity if nature had so endowed ‘them ‘for ‘service that required a col- Tege ‘tralritns. 5 Professor Royer is secretary of the ‘coloreil consacation of North Carolina and‘has helped to make the North Car- colina Teachers’ assoelation a great edt- sedtional factor in this section of the -eountr. He Is alwags for the ma- terial ascendancy of his people and qwill not subseribe to ansthing that will prove detrimental to the welfare of the masses of the race. Good Work of Brooklyn Mothers! Club. ‘The Brooklyn Mothers’ club will di- eet its attention during the month of October to the task of raising funds to be used in connection with the pro posed erection of a home for delin- quent youths. In order to give the general public the opportunity of as: sisting in this worthy cause the club will give a musical and fiterary enter ‘tainment at the Carlton avenue branch of the Young Men's Chirstian associa- tlon on Thursday evening, Oct. 31. DUTIES. Man cannot’ choose his ‘duties. They’ are always before him. He may choote to forsake his duties | and choose not to have the sorrow they bring” But he will go forth, and shat will he find? "Sorrow without dity—bitter herbs and no bread with them. * Italy's Tricolor. } Napoleon gave Italy ber tricolor (red. White and green) In 1805,.and It is tne flag of Cnited Italy.” - CAPABLE MAN ON THE JOB, Rise of G. Dabayo Agbebi.as Civil En- eDsboyn’iobel: a Lagos, West’ Africa-—G. Debuyo Agbebi. a young African gentioman who was graduated in 1911. with bigh honors from the Cniversity of Bir- wingham, Engiaud, sss civil engineer, has been singularly Ynered by the British government. with an appoint- ment as a native axsistant engineer In the public works department at Lagos. West Africa, at a salary of £250 per year, with a rising by annual ineve- ments of £10 to £950 per yéar without quarters, Mr. Agbebs was highly indorsed for this position by leading firnis in Bir- Wgees a. — ay 5 ite ikon FRA aR era sea Mee SE ee ee Henne co er ~ G. DEBAYO AGREBI. “<. mingham and Stafford by, whom he bas been employed ss a curb engineer. Ove of bis indorsenieuts reads as follows: Messrs, W. J. Whiwall & Son. Luneaster Street, Birmingham, July 2 1912 Wo beg to say. that Mr. G. Debayo Ag- vebl, who came to us front Birmingham university, was engaged as engineer (Cor six months) to supervige the steel work construction of the new carbon works and press shops at the General: Electrle com- pany, Witton; the extension of engineer- Ing works for the Armorduct company, Witton: mew: cellarage and extension of bottling stores at Messrs. Ansells’ brow- ery, Aston: also the new factory for ‘Messrs. Canning" company: extension of Messrs, Ward's faotory with re-enforced concrete floors, ete.; extension of Messrs. A. & F. Parks works over canal, ete. In Dartmouth street, with re-enforced con- crete bridge. ‘The total cost of these works exceed £30,000, "Mrs AgbeDl gave every satlafaction both to ourselves and to the engineers and ar- chitects concerned in the varlous works. He left us at the end of April to go to the public works department of the Birming- ham corporation, Mr. Agbebi compiled a st of calculations of re-enforced eoncrete which we found most useful. WW. J. WHITTALL & SON. Let the black boys of Amerfean take fresh Lope, alm high and hit the mark as this young African yet In bis teens hns done. ‘hese are the men to whom Africa is looking to basten the coming of a betior und a brighter day. Mr. Agbebl will be located at Lagos. on the west const. and will enter upon his duties in January. AN UNJUST COMPARISON. Diplomacy In Making Lontras™: By JAMES HH. W. HOWARD. ‘the attempt of certain colored supporters of President ‘Taft to show bs contrast the appoint ments of colored meu to fed- eral positions with those made by Grover Cleveland during bis "tivo administrations is somewhnt ridicnlons, in view of the fact that Mr. Cleveland received an exceedingly small’ proportion of the colored vote. Ins many of the states pot a single Negro voted for Cleveland. “At that time, especially when Mr, Cleveland first ran for the- presidency, Negro Democrats "were as scarce ns frogs’ hulr, aid "yet of the nine hundred or more -coloréd men. in: federal positions in the city of Washington, none of whom was under. clvil serv- - lee, not one was removed: In Mr. Cleveland's second: nd- ministration. he opened.up sev- eral frst class positions to the colored: race which were turned down and rejected hy.a Republic- an senate. Appointments of col- ored. men were made to Calais. France, and, Bolivia in the con- sular service—entitely new po- sitions. ‘The.appointees were re- fused confirmation, and from that time to the present no Republic- an president bas ever named a colored “man for either of these places. ‘When it is considered the al- most undivided support given the Republican party by the colored voters any-comparison as to ap pointments by @ Democrat and Republican president if simply odious. ‘Today it $s quite popular to be'a Democrat. white or black. and. if comparisons. must be made, wait until colored men not only vote the Democratic ‘ticket. bat become Democrats from prin- ciple and.aze really party adber- ents. ‘ THE AFRO-AMERIGAN-LEDGER: 'S son [SUNDAY SCHOOL FLO'S VES ON | NDAY. SCHOGL. puIY (fF VOTERS Lesson f—Fourth Quarter, For coe . Oct. 6, 1912. NOTED EDUCATOR FAVORS) r ' WILSON’S ELECTION | THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. . wane Text of the Lesson, Mark vi, 45-56, Prompt And Effective Reduetion ee an ee Parad | Of High Tariff Is One Of by Rev. D. M, Stearns, ; The Principle Issues ‘This incident is recorded by Matthew, . Mark und John, the latter telling us . Of The Campaign that when'the people saw Tis miguty Says Educator. works they were iuclined to take Him CCRT boa dent emeritus of Harvard university to the New York ‘Times, in whieh I freely expresses his views onthe pres ent political situation.-is wortby of th most careful consideration of ever; citizen who has the welfare of th country at heart, President Eliot's letter in part is 2: follows: ‘honsands of conselentious America citizens are considering carefully what vote they ought to east at the coming presidential clection. For a month past—since my return home—t hive ween stidving the question fram the point of view of a nonpartisan whe hus. generally voted the Republica Uicket. but sometimes the Democrat ticket. when (hat party hag presented gud candidates such as William E. Russell to be xovernor of Massach gette and Groxer Cleveland to be prest dent oF the Uviited States. Every voter can cast bis ballot at this election without anxiety concern: ing the future political associations he may thereby ereate for himself. Pree government cannot tong he earried on by three parties; hence redistribution of thie voters is inevitable, and this aptimn’s clissitieation will be only temporary. ‘Phere are two principal Issues In the present campaign. The first Is. the prompt sind effective reduction of the high tavift: the second is the ‘extent to ‘which the constitution of the United States ought {o be modified by in: terpretation or in practice In order to enable the intlonal government to deal with certain grive measures of social, industrial and politiea! reforms, The Three Candidates and the Tariff: ‘Phe three candidates are to be dis tinguished as follows: President Taft 4s protectionist und conservative on all constitutional and legal matters: ex- President Touosevelt is obsenrely pro tectionist and radical on constitutions and judicial issies: Governor Wilson advocates the immediate reduction of the bigh tariff rates and moderation In constitutional. politieal and industria! changes. "The voter. therefore. has a. compll- cated situation to stidy and naturally has difficulty in making up his wind which candidate for the presidency wil best represent his individual convie- tions. ‘Pho tariff issue in the present eampatn is clearly deGned. President aft holds firmly to the theory and practice of protection. and that portion of the Repnblican party which gives him some measnre of support Is pro- teetionist in practice. ‘Phe citizen who believes. as 1 do. that the existing tari prevents the expansion of American commerce and trade, protects mamifacturing indus: tries from the foreign competition which would be wholesome: for them. supports artificial monopolies, raises the price of many necessaries of life and keeps the country as a whole ex- porting the richness of its soil rather than the products.of its skilled labor can hardly vote for President ‘Taft, howerer much he may wish to do so. because of respect for bis: character. rosentwent at the Injustice with whieh he bas been treated and liklog for his conservatism. . » Faith In Democratic Candidate. ‘Phe Democratic party..jnuged by its history and its recent action, seems likely under its vew lenders to e- complish a judicious and effective re- duction In tariff rates and indeed ts pledged to do so, so far’ as ‘its plat: form and the words of its candidates can pledge it. ‘The Progressive purty. on the other hand, ennnot be trusted to den! wisely with the tariff, because its membe>- ship is mainly draw yyrom the former Republican party. which is responsibie tor the existing tariff and for tallure to reduce it. and because its platform fs about as protectionist as the Re- publican. Hils present utterances on the subject fare contradictory and vague and yet Wkely to mislead the farmers, me- chanics and operatives from whom he asks votes. Finally, at. the forthcoming election. the people are called upon to express. not directly. but by implication. their opinion on another constitutional change—the question of a’ third term in the presidency. It is ex-President Roosevelt and the Progressive: party that have sprung this important qnes- tlon upon the voters. Fortunately. the issue is clearly Joined between the Democratic party. which deciares for a single term, and the Progressive party, which has nomi- nated a man who has already held the presidential office for seven years and SUNDAY SCHOGL, Lesson —Fourth Quarter, For Oct. 6, 1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Memory Verses, 48, 50—Golden Text. Matt. xiv, 27—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M, Stearns, ‘This incident is recorded by Matthew. Mark and Joho, the latter telling us that when 'the people saw Dis mighty works they were inclined to take Him by force and make Him a king, so He éeparied into a’ mountain Himself alone (Jebn vi, 15). They saw a man of unusual power under whose rule no one need ever be hungry or sick or die, and some thought He might be the Jooked for Messiab, and thes would therefore proclaim Him king. ‘hey id not know that He wns really tue God appointed King of the Jews and did not understand that the rulers had rejected Lin aud were only watehlug their opportunity to ill Elim. Fe kuew all things and could wait Bis time. saying, “Even so, Father, for so it seemeth good in Thy sight.” Bere ts another ‘perplexing item to little faith. He sent the multitudes away In peace to rest. Int sent these weary disciples ont to A night of toll and into a storm, while He went up into a mountain apart to pray. Again let us say and hold it fast, “As for God Mis way is perfect.” “ust and trie are ‘Thy ways. thon King of nations." (Ps. xviil, 20; Ree. xv. 3.) Lf we are His by His precions blood we must be willing to-learn the necessary obedience for) service in the kingdom by sufferiog. even as He did. (Heb. ii, 10; +, 8; Phil. §, 20.) ‘Trints are essential as part of our. training, (1 Pet. fv, 12, 13) Verse 48 says that the wind was contrary. In John vi, iS. it is said that it was | great wind. and in Matt. xiv, 24, that ther were tossed with the wares. Some one has sald that, while the feeding of the 5,000 sets before us our great commission to give living bread to the hungry muititudes, the boat in the storm with Jesus away on the mountain top is wonderfully suggestive of another feature of this present age, the conflict of the church with the world, the Gesh and the devil, while the: Lord Jesus is at the right hand of the Father on bebalf of His tried and toiling people. We are certainly in a grent conflict, not with flesh and blood, but against principalities, against = ers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against wicked spirits in heavenly plnees (Eph. vi, 12), and we need the whole armor of God to stand agninst the wiles of the devil. One gteat trouble is that we are too, igno- rant-ot his devices and are apt’to be deceived by his religious activity aud think it to be of God. Everything that does. not honor Jesus as God and coe ouly on [His great sacrifice for the for- giveness of sins. however religious it may seem, cannot be of God and must therefore be of the devil. Cousider, then, the hold that be bas upon the vast majority of the people io the werld; not only all jn beatbea- dom, with their many religions, but a great part of Christendom, including all the ists whieb dens the supernat- ural birth of Jesus, [fs deity, His spot- less life, His death as our substitute, Gis literal resurrection from the dead, His present ministry at the right band of the .Fatber and His coming again to set up His Kingdom of righteous: ness and penee on the earth. Truly the winds are contrary, and, though the. storm js not yet as great as it will be. it is nlrendy quite severe. In our own lund Just now the highest among the people are devoted to Unitarianism and Roman Catholicism, and st is far from wise in the eres of many to suy 9 word uxninst either. Tt is a gond time for such as Dante and bis friends, for such as will bow to notie but (he living und true God. It looks like the time when the adver- sary’ shall spenk great words against the Most High and ball wear otit the saints of the Most High, and many shall be purified, made white and tried. (Dan. vil, 25; xil, 10.) It also looks to mony os it did to the disciples in the boat. as if the Lord-neither saw nor cared. How cowforting, then. are the words, "He saw them tolling in row- ing” (48). When it seemed dark as midnight to Israel becntise of the op- pression of the Egyptions the Lord gaid:to Moses, “I have seen, 1 have henrd. I know, {am come down to de liver." (Bx. Sii, 7,8) When Peter was in prison, after James had been be beaded. and unceasing prayer was meade by the church, unto God for him, it was not unti] the last ni; 2¢ that the angel delivered him, but he was not too late and never ts. In the morning watch Jesus came walking op the sea, and when they re celved Him into the ship the wind censed, and immediately they were at tbeir destination (verse 51; John vi, 21) PATRONIZE ouR ADVERTISERS ‘OCTOBER -CRISIS- DEVOTES MUCH SPACE.TO CHILDREN. Problems of Childhood and Lessons For Parents Ably Presented. ‘The Crisis Magazine issues for Oc- tober a charming specia! number for children, ‘Chere Is a new Uncle Re- mus story direct from Africa aud a0 article on “Books Far Boys and Girls,” which mothers will apreciate. Most interesting. however, are the Lnndred or more pictures of colored ebildren. ‘The baby faces -appear-on the cover. aroun the editorials and strewn through the’ articles natil the atmos: phere of, joyons childhod pervades the whole magazine, ‘Thére are two serious articles, color problems in South Africa and Cub by expert writers. Brit perhaps the average reader will torn with greatest interest: to the ellitorin! discussion of problems of childbood, which evers colored parent knows only too well, ‘The editor suys: “The mothers and fa- thers and the men and women of our race must panse and ask: Is it worth while? Ouight children to be born to ns? Have we a right to make human souls face what we face today? “The answer is clear. If the great dattie of lmman rights against poverty. against ‘disease. aainst color preju- dice, is to be won it mnst be won not iu our day. but In the day of our ehil- Aren's chitdren. Ours fs the blood aud dust of the battle, theirs the rewards of victory. If then they are not there Decause we Lave not brought them to the world, then we have been'the guilt- fest factor in conquering ourselves, It 4s our duty then, to conquer the im- morality of black blood in order that the day: may come in this dari world when poverty stall he abolished, priv. 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We hereby give notice that the renting uf the Fishermen Auditor- ium, 41 W. Biddle Street, which has a seating capacity of 650 per- sons with improved facilities has not changed the price of rent as alleged. Secure your dates early for your fa)l and winter entertain- ments. We also have very fine, well ventilated lodge rooms for rent, Come and Jook us over. For information see Janitor or Colum- bus Gordon, President of the Joint. Stock Association. NOTICE! 1 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 Weight! Tuberculosia!! ” Are you losing weight? Do you feel worn out, tired. and drooping? If so, have your lungs examined. A stitch in time saves nine. Use the famous re- constructive Tonic “STRENGTH & LIFE” which prevents Tuber- eulosis and checks all incipient cases if the direction is followed: Don’t allow-your existence to be shortened by Tuberculosis. It is preventable by the defensive pro- cess of building up. Dr. Camy bell is Specialist’ in Tuberculosis, Indigestion, Neurosis & Rheunia- tism. Has the least death rate of the physicians in Baltimore: . He examines thoroughly and tells if case is beyond remedial aid. Call or write Dr. David. Newton £. Campbell,"1369 N. Carey Street, Baltimore, Md;t C.& I"; Madison 2682 M.: List cf cures farnished on application. “It Is wrong;to intiaduce.the eblld-to race cousciousuess ,preninturely.. [tis dangerous’ to “tet “that” consclousaess’ grow spontaneonsly without intelligent: guidance. With every ‘step of davwn- Ing intelligence; explanation—frank and free, must come.” Formér Judge Robert S, Hudspeth In Command of Political Forces. New Jersey is capably represented at Demveratic headquarters. in New York by two of ifs ablest barristers. Former Jndge Robert §. Hudspeth of Hiuisun and Mr, Alfred. Bonito Cosey of Essex combine in thei personalities all that is best iu legal training, 10? astute political generalshiysind in-the wisdom which is gained attr years of the most -desterous exper ence with: men and conditions a8 theyebb and tow 10 the two most nopoldys-<nd fn- trivate centers of population, In this pivotal state. é Judge Hudspeth brings in addition to the possession of great legal talents a rare and charming aequaintance with all sorts and conditions of tien. ‘This contact has deepened bis spirit and sweetened his temperament, ren- dering it eusy for him to discover the goad, in contlicting tendeneles, SUS broad statesmansbip and jarge experience with the best of our Kegro leaders give him peculiar fitness to diect the efforts of the Democratic party in this cmpatign—"to make the Negro vote st factor.” ‘The National Conservator rejoices in his selection and congratulates: vot only the Negro, but die Demoeriey for ibs apparent intention to tote squace with the Nexéo, as is evidenced by the selection of a commander who bs a stranger to the guile and double deal ing which ure peculiarly the chief as- sets of the politician who is usually Ine trusted “to handle the Negto vote.” (CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP CO, “Chesapeake Line” ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS “COLUMLLA AND AUGUSTA,” Por OLD POINT COMFORT and NOR- FOLK, VA. | Stermers leave Baltimore daily ex- cept Sunday, ¥1 6.30 P. 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Smith, through whose enterprise the hotel was built at an expense of over $10,000. A buffer luncheon was served during the evening. Charles Harris' Orchestra 'furnished music, while a steady stream of persons made a pilgrimage through the hotel. The hotel fronts 47 feet and 6 inches long Druid Hill avenue and runs back 99 feet to Little Monument street. The first floor contains bar, loby and raskeller. The first half of the walls of the first floor are of marble and the floor tiled. The second floor contains a finely appointed dining room and handsomely furnished apartments for the traveling public. The third floor contains rooms for guests. The heating is by hot water and the lighting by electricity Baths are on each floor. Quietly Married. Mrs. Carrie'E. Smith and Mr. James E. Cooper were the principles in a quiet wedding at the home of the bride, 1840 McCulloh street, Wednesday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. D. W. Shaw, of Centennial M.'E. Church. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Helen A. Cooper. There were no attendants. The bride was attractively attired in blue messaline trimmed with Irish point lace and carried bridal roses. She wore a diamond broch, the gift of the groom. A reception followed the ceremony. The groom is a Civil War veteran and is employed in the Baltimore Postoffice. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper will make their home at 1840 McCulloh street. Night Schools To Open. The public night schools will reopen for the winter this Monday night. All of the schools except the Jefferson Street school will open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The Jefferson Street school will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. In addition to academic subject, cooking will be given at the Colored High School and the Hill Street school. Nearly all of the teachers this year will be men. Home From Honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester McLaurin, of Washington, were in the city this week enroute Home from a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Canada. The bride was Miss Elizabeth C. Johnson. Her husband is a well known attorney of the District of California. They were married a lot of ago by Rev. M. W. Clair, of Washington. Students Banquetted. Classes are resumed at Clayton-Williams University, a school controlled and supported by local Baptist churches. Monady morning. A reception was given the students Thursday evening, the speakers including Rev. Dr. W. O. Winston, president of the University and Rev. Benjamin Thompson. The faculty of the school includes Rev. Dr. W. J. Winston, Rev. P. C. Neal, J. E. Jones and R. N. Moore. Young Church Worker Dead Miss Rosina Anthony, a well known worker in Payne Memorial Church, died at the home of her parents, 2516 Raynor avenue Tuesday, after a lingering illness. She was 19 years of age. She was librarian and a teacher in the Sunday School of Payne Memorial Church. Besides her parents, three brothers and a sister also survive. Funeral services were held at Payne Memorial Church Friday afternoon. Revs. J. G. Martin and P. W. Wortham officiating. Interment as in Laurel Cemetery. Theodore White had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mr. Hunter of Washington, D. C., the newly elected president of the Allen C. E. League Work of the Baltimore Annual Conference, as present at a special meeting held on last Wednesday night at the Oak street A. M. E. Church, of which Rev. Chas. Hubbard is pastor. A very interesting and helpful meeting was held for the purpose of laying plans for the year' work and to spread the work throughout the connection. At the close a beautiful boquet was presented to the president, also the ex-president, Rev. Jos. Gwynn. MASS MEETING J. P. Evans, Chairman. Clarence Bright, Secretary. ....SACRED SERVICE.... Under auspices of the JUVENILES TROUBADOURS At Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th, at 8 P. M. The brilliant young soprano soloist, Miss Margaurite Dorsey, and Mr. T. Henderson Kerr, Violin soloist. Mr. L. E. Toomey, Director. Positively a Silver Offering at the Door. Mrs. J. H. Ross, President. Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor. 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 and see me, or telephone, or drop a postal. THE NEGRO'S OUTLOOK Mistakes of the Past Must be Cor- The Progressive Par Shows the Way Since the beginning of the seventies, the Negro has been floundering politically between Charibdis and Seylia. The gift of the ballot brought upon him a burden which he was by no means able to bear and an opposition with which he was by no means able to cope. From the day when President Hayes removed the troops from the South till now, the colored voters have bad to run the gauntlet of prosecution. The removal of the arm of protection by a Republican President was the first great mistake following the gift of the franchise. The second, great mistake made by our Republican friends, was the failure to pass the socalled Force bill, during the administration of Benjamin Harrison. Preisdent Harrison did all in his power to have a Republican Congress an Senate pass the bill and sat up all night urging its passage and waiting to sign it. But our Republican friends were not willing to stand up like men and enact laws calculate to protect us in the high privileges granted in the franchise, and save the race the horrors of the inferno through which they have been passing. Being deserted by the national government and left to the mercy of the people who he opposed with his ballot on the advice of men a thousand miles away, he met the full fury of the South and has been put in the jimcrow cars and robbed of the ballot which has been the storm center of his troubles. The Negro's blind adherence to one party has been the mightiest load he has had to carry on his way up, through the weary years. The mistakes and folies of the past as read in the Negro's treatment at the hands of the Republican party ought long ago to have been corrected; but the history of the party made it almost impossible to do this from within. The Negro had but little trouble with the white men of the South, except when it came to politics. He used the white man's mule and plow and crop seed. He ate the white man's groceries and borrowed his money, and had no trouble until voting time came around, and then he went to the polls and voted against his white neighbor who fed his family and gave him an opportunity to grow a crop. All of this was done that he might obey the advice of men a thousand miles away. As a result of the failure of the Negro to harmonize with the neighbors in the South and the failure of the Republican Party to protect the Negro by proper legislation, the South rose up and disfranchised the Negro, leaving him without a voice either in the local or national government. The traditions of the Republican party forbade any change of policy by means of which the Negro could regain his footing. Now in the providence of God, the Progressive Party enters the political arena, full voiced and strong, as the Rhone leaps from the glacier, and sounds a new note reflecting a higher wisdom as to the working out of the race problem. The white men of the South are put upon their honor and their manhood to treat and deal fairly, with the Negro and together work out their problem of mutual helpfulness and the political future of the South. The politics of the South must reflect a square deal for white and black and anything short of that will not be admissible to the Progressive Party, and participation in the National Convention will not be allowed. This as we shall show in another article will result in the restoration of the Negro in the South to his full political rights. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Mrs. Lula Smith, of 171 W. Hamburg street, has returned from a visit to Atlantic City. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGFR. UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE...CITY-WIDE ROOSEVELT AND... JOHNSON LEAGUE Monday Evening, October 7th, 1912 GOOD MUSIC Come and hear the issues of the Campaign discussed by Eminent Speakers..... Evans, Chairman. Clarence Bright, Secretary. By order of James R. Baldwin, Treasurer. ...SACRED SERVICE.... Spices of the JUVENILES TROUBADOURS St Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Church, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th, at 8 P. M. Ant-young soprano soloist, Miss Margaurite Dorsey, and Mr. T. Henderson Kerr, Violin soloist. Mr. L. E. Toomey, Director. Positively a Silver Offering at the Door. H. Ross, President. Rev. M. J. Naylor, Pastor. By order of James R. Baldwin, Treasurer. HOUSES FOR SALE to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting St., Divi- Argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carrollton Ave., Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount St., and ss street from Hoffman to Baker. Don't are seeing my list. Call and see me, or tele- drop a postal. Sh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telephone Gilmor 2253. Call from 7 to 9 P. M. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telephone Gilmor 2253. Call from 7 to 9 P.M. PRINTING YOU WANT IT YOU WANT IT WHEN YOU WANT IT HOW YOU WANT IT Afro-American Co. 628 N. Eutaw Street 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 robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. It is expected that the suit of Samueli Burton, of this city, claiming $100,000 damages from the town of Onancock, Va., and citizens there for false arrest, etc., growing out of race riot there six years ago, will be tried in the federal court, at Norfolk; Va., this fall. Judge Waddill sustained demurrers filed by Officials of Onancock Accomac County, in which the town is situated, but overruled the demurrers of the individual defendants, in so far as the plaintiff bases "an action on the case in the nature of a conspiracy," which action the court holds to be good in law. The plaintiff is also granted leave to amend his bill as to Onancock. Walter H. Land, of this city, and W. Ashbie Hawkins and George W. F. McMechen, both of Baltimore, are the attorneys cfor the plaintiff. Mr. Hawkins drew the brief attacking the contentions made in the demurrer, which was argued in the federal court at Norfolk last May. The suit grew out of the riot at Anocock, in which Mr. Burton's store was burned; the printing plant of John D. Uzzle burned, and the two men, along with Samuel Conquest, arrested on a charge of riot and murder. They were convicted and given terms in the Virginia "penitentiary, but were set free after on an appeal. Mr. Burton has since removed to this city, and is at present a salesman for an installment house. The individuals named in his suit are Tank Kellum, Upshur G. Sturgis, Lee G. Kellum and Leonidas E. Doughty. The wedding of Miss Margie Collic, sister of Mrs. S. H. Savage, 1714 Division street, this city and Mr. Jacquin Carvalha, of Portugal took place at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Newport, R. I., last Saturday. Rev. W. B. Reed officiated Through a typographical error in the report on the Provident Hospital it was made to appear that only $10 had been cleared instead of $100. The Hospital Staff wishes to thank the Young Men's Aid Association of Madison Street Church and Board of Lady Managers for the efforts in behalf of the excursion. Miss Emma Butler, of 1617 Division street, has left Narragansett Pier for Chicago to visit her cousin, Mrs. Hattie Jones. Mrs. Rosa Boston of 1117 Etting street and Mrs. Henrietta 'Toogood and grandson Charles A. Parker, Jr., of 1141 Park avenue, left Narragansett Pier after spending the summer with Miss Sarah A. Toogood. Mrs. Ella Eckles, of 1214 Etting street, has arrived home after spending the summer at Narragansett Pier. # Mrs. James Tinker of Baltimore, Md, has been the guest of Mrs. Noah Bryn in Cape May, N. J., also the guest of Mrs. Harry C. Cooley of Philadelphia. Mrs. Lucy Drummond, who has been visiting in the South has returned home. Mrs. Julia Rogers and her daughter Miss Evaline Rogers of 1108 N. Carey street has returned from Providence, R. I. where they spent the summer. Mr. Roscoe Price purchased the property at 2126 Druid Hill avenue, last week, from J. Winfield Thomas. The consideration was not disclosed. Mr. Shadrach E. Gray, a teacher in the industrial department of the Calhoun-Colored School, Calhoun, Ala., has returned to the school after visiting relatives and friends in this city. Handshake Mrs. Sarah W. Mitchell has returned from a ten days stay at Camden, N.J., where she wa, the guest of Mrs. Mary E. Henderson. Mr. Reuben Johnson, of Annapolis, announces the engagement of his daughter, Nannie, to Mr. P. Walther, of Boston, Mass. The wedding will take place early in this winter. Miss Frances Welsh, of 710 Pierce street, has returned home from Atlantic City. Mr. Luther C. Mitchell, a recent graduate of Howard University, has accepted a position as teacher of English and Music in the Rappahannock Academy, Ozawa, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Lindsey have returned from a 10-day visit to Atlantic, Philadelphia, Wilmington and White Hall, Md. Mrs. J. W. Cross, of 1107 North Carey street, who has been a patient at the Provident Hospital for several weeks, is now home and much improved in health. Word was received in the city that Mrs Alice L. Addison, widow of the late Rev. W. T. H. Addison, is seriously ill at, the home of her son, Rev. E. T. Addison, of Winchester, Md. Miss Della Loveday, of Edward street, has returned from a visit to Atlantic City. Miss Ida Holbrook, of 722 Pierce street, has gone to New York to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Maggie White, of Washington, is in the city visiting relatives. Miss Mollie Giles, of 1232 Druid Hill avenue, has returned from Asbury Park, where she spent the summer. Mrs. Dorsey, of 1720 Division street, and Mrs. Clara Handy, have gone to New York to visit Mrs. George Bowser. Miss Viola Gross of 1150 Argyle avenue, who has been to Cape May during the summer months was tendered a home-welcoming surprise party by her chum, Miss McCann, and her many friends, last Friday evening. The evening was very pleasantly spent. Mr. T. G. Marshal, the well known grocer of Dolphin street, spent the week-end in Stockton, Md., visiting his daughter, Miss Agnes, who is a teacher in the public school there. Miss Marshall is a graduate of the C. H. S. of this city. Mrs. Clarence Bright, of 1132 Druid'Hill avenue, is at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she was taken on Thursday of this week, for operation. Mr. Cyrus Marshal a graduate of the Colored High School, is now a teacher of mathematics at the school in Bordentown, N. J., of which Prof Gregory is principal. Miss Elsie Richardson, of 697 Pierce street, has returned from a visit to Cape May and Enladeplhia. Mr. Henry Matthews has gone to Florida, after a visit to Miss Elsie Richardson, of 697 Pierce treet. Miss Rosetta Collins, of 1016 Argyle avenue, has returned from a visit to Tarboro, N. C. Prof. J. N. Gray, of Philadelphia was jin the city Sunday. Mr. Morris R. Johnson, of 305 Pine street, has returned from Cape May, where he spent the summer. Mr. John Thomas, of 426 West Biddle street, who has been quite sick, is improving. Mrs. Rosier, of 649 West Mulberry street, is improving after two weeks' illness. 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