The Afro-American

THEAFRO AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XXI NO. 7. DR. C. H. MARSHALL ON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD DR. C. H. MARSHALL ON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Prominent Physician Will Succeed W. L. Houston Who Was Disqualified. HAPPENINGS AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL. Odd Fellows Recount Stirring Scenes at Recent Meeting of B. M. C. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Oct. 10—Dr. Charles Hubbard Marshall has been appointed a member of the Board of Education. He was the unanimous choice of the six judges of the Supreme court of the District of Columbia. Judging by the committee of leading citizens, the appointment is a popluar one. There were about fifteen candidates in the field. Dr. Marshall is a native of Virginia. He was educated at the old Maryland Seminary, and received the degree of doctor of medicine from Howard University about twenty years ago. He has a large practice and lives at 2710 P. street, northwest. He has been very active in civic affairs. He is president of the Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental Alumni Association of Howard University: member of the board of census of the Medico-Chirurgical Society of the District of Columbia: a member of the executive board of the National Medical Association; clinical assistant in gynecology at the medical school of Howard University: a member of the staff of Freedmen's Hospital; a deacon of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, and chief of staff of the free dispensary of the church. He was an alternate Taft delegate to the recent Republican National Convention. He says that he will work with an eye single to the best interests of the schools, and that he enters upon the duties of the position with an open mind. He will take the place of William L. Houston, who was appointed several months ago, and later was found to have been disqualified as he had voted in Chicago within the last five years. The scenes of the recent Biennial Movable Committee of Odd Fellows were retold Saturday night at an echo meeting of the District of Columbia delegates to the Atlanta meeting. Henry Lincoln Johnson, the Ben Davis floormaster at the convention, and William L. Houston, who desired to succeed James H. Needham as grand secretary, were there to listen and be instructed. In an eloquent speech, Mr. Houston said that the scenery at the recent session were but a memory, and that all Odd Fellows were now acting in harmony with the principles of friendship, love and truth. Mr. Johnson made a speech along the stair line. The resourceful Henry P. Slaughter, who outwitted the attempt of the bosses to place him on the tobagoon as editor of the Odd Fellows Journal, was present with two handfuls of clippings anent the B. M. C. The clippings came from everywhere, and many of them were not complimentary to Benjamin J. Davis, the gentleman who had extensively advertized himself as "the next grand master of the order." When the clippings from the Afro-American Ledger were read, a voice was heard to say "who brought that slime here." PROGRESS THE RIGHT ROAD. ROAD TO POLITICAL FREEDOM. ABUSE DECEPTION BROKEN PROMISES ROOSEVELT. COLORED VOTE GOOD POLITICAL SERVICE And the pilgrim said: "Whither must I fly?" The other said, (pointing with his finger over a very wide field) "Do you see yonder wicket gate?" The man said, "No." Then said the other, "Do you see yonder shining light?" He said, "I think I do." Then said the other, "Keep that light in your eye and go up directly thereto, so shalt thou see the gate, at which, when thou knockest, it shall be told thee what thou shalt do." So he looked not behind but fled towards the middle of the plain. Mr. Slaughter paused a moment to pay a little "tribute" to the gentleman that made the remark. "I did not say that", declared Link Johnson. "Houston as the one that made the remark," said Slaughter. "If he did not, let him say so." No reply came. While the delegates and others ate and smoked, Editor Slaughter continued to read the clippings. Nearly all of the delegates delivered impromptu speeches John Goins was there, radiant and happy, and it is said that he smiled with and sipped Apolinaris a-plenty as Slaughter read the obituary notice of the order. W. O. Davis presided at the social session. There were 70 subscribers. GRADUATES OPPOSE MOVING SCHOOL Will Attempt to Have Act by Legislature Declared Invalid New Orleans, La., Oct. 10 — An attempt will be made by the graduates of the Southern University to have declared invalid the recent validity of the recent act of the Legislature will be attacked on the provisions of Article 231 of the constitution adopted in 1879. No subsequent constitutional convention has repealed this article which follows: "The General Assembly shall establish in the city of New Orleans a University for the education of persons of color, provide for its proper government and shall make an annual appropriation of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 for its maintenance." WHITE TEACHERS DOMINATE. The great majority of the teachers in the local public schools are white, unlike most Southern cities. Tax Payers Form Roosevelt O Asbury Park, N. J., Oct. About 100 taxpayers and proprietors met here and organized Colored Roosevelt Progressive of Asbury Park. The club unmously adopted the platform of Chicago Progressive Convention and the platform of the Monroe county convention. The officers of the new organization are: George Wallace Edw. president; William Williams, president; William Stewart, secretary; James Green, treasurer; J. P. Sampson, Lee Shelton; W. H. Boone, E. Horton; I. Hibbert and D. A. Holland, e. Another Wife Claims Gratton (special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Philadelphia. Oct. 10—The populace is excited here over rumors that William H. Gratton, who committed suicide two weeks ago, had two living wives. Gratton was one of the best known men in the city, was proserpous and his untimely death shocked the whole community. Since his death a lady who lives in New York City has come forward as the first Mrs. Gratton. She says that she met Gratton in Florida in 1884, and that later they were married in New York City. The second Mrs. Gratton resides at 1532 S. Carlisle street, and to her Gratton wiled all of his property. The deceased was best known by his connection with the Soap Box Minstrels. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, OCT. 12, 1912. PILGRIM'S PROGRESS UP-TO-DATE GRADUATES OPPOSE MOVING SCHOOL --- Will Attempt to Have Act by Legislature Declared Invalid New Orleans, Ia., Oct. 10—An attempt will be made by the graduates of the Southern University to have declared invalid the recent act of the State Legislation providing for the reduction of the standard of the school to that of an industrial college and calling for its removal to some country parish. Governor Hall has appointed an all white board of trustees for the school, and the new board met at Baton Rouge last Thursday to organize and provide for the sale of the University's property in this city and the farm in Jefferson parish. The proceeds of the sale will be used to build an industrial and agricultural school in the rural section. The Southren University has long been the only school supported for the race in Louisiana that has a curriculum higher than the eighth grade. The faculty is to be all colored. There is no public high school for Negroes in the city. The validity of the recent act of the Legislature will be attacked on the provisions of Article 231 of the constitution adopted in 1879. No subsequent constitutional convention has repealed this article which follows: "The General Assembly shall establish in the city of New Orleans a University for the education of persons of color, provide for its proper government and shall make an annual appropriation of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 for its maintenance." WHITE TEACHERS DOMINATE. The great majority of the teachers in the local public schools are white, unlike most Southern cities. The colored people here have protested time and again against this state of affairs. The claim is made that interest of white teachers in colored children pupils ceased after school hours. Much dissatisfaction has been caused by the recent assignment of 24 white girl graduates of the Normal school to teach in the colored public schools. Of 61 colored applicants who took the examination for teachers only five were reported as having passed. Some declared that the examination was "fixed." A year ago, a colored applicant who was reported to have failed demanded that his papers be re-examined, and she was found to have received a higher average than any who received a passing mark. PRICE THREE CENTS POLITICAL FEDOM. ery wide field) "Do you see He said, "I think I do." e, at which, when thou knock- the plain. Asbury Park, N. J., Oct. 11 About 100 taxpayers and property owners met here and organized the Colored Roosevelt Progressive Club of Asbury Park. The club unanimously adopted the platform of the Chicago Progressive Convention and the platform of the Monmouth county convention. The officers of the new organization are: George Wallace Edwards, president; William Williams, vice president; William Stewart, secretary; James Green, treasurer; Rev. J. P. Sampson, Lee Shelton, Rev. W. H. Boone, E. Horton, L. C. Hibbert and D. A. Holland, executive board. Flying Squadron in West Va. Huntington, W. Va., Oct. 11 The "flying squadron" of Progressive women campaigners took West Virginia by storm this week, meeting with a most flattering reception at every point they appeared. A large audience greeted them at Hinton, where Mrs. Julia Mason Layton, of Washington, delivered an eloquent address extolling the Progressives. Mrs. Abbe Crowell, of Orange, N. J., sang, and Mrs. H. B. Harris, of Newark, N. J., sang. The ladies appeared successively at Glen Jean, Bluefield and Keystone. Tomorrow they will appear at Charleston. There is said to be a big Roosevelt sentiment in West Virginia. Tax Payers Form RESERVES OPINION IN SEGREGATION CASE Judge Elliott Hears Arguments For And Against Segregation In Baltimore ATTORNEY HAWKIN'S ARGUMENT Shows Many Defects In The Law-Bn Attempt At Glass Legislation The segregation ordinance came up before Judge Elliott in the Criminal Court Thursday on a demurrier attacking its validity that had been filed by W. Ashbie Hawkins and George W. McMechen attorneys for John Curry who had been indicted for violating the law by moving into 581 Laurens street last June. The defense contended that the segregation law was class legislation and that as such it violated the constitution of the United States. It also almaed that the City Council had no authority to pass such an ordinance. The argument for the State was made by Assistant State's Attorney Horton S. Smith. He said that anti-Negro laws such as separate car measures had been declared lawful by the United States Supreme Court. During the argument of Attorney Smith Judge Elliott injected a running comment on the merits of the law and when he adjourned court many were under the impression that the measure would be declared invalid. He reserved his decision until he had time to look up the authorities cited in favor of the law by Attorney Smith and those against by Attorneys Harry Heckheimer Hawkins and McMechen. Mr. Hawkins prepared the brief for the defense which was submitted to show that the measure was a violation of the spirit of the Fourteenth amendment to the federal constitution and that the City Council had not the power implied in the passage of the ordinance. MR. HAWKINS' ARGUMENT. "The effect of this ordinance," read the brief of Attorney Hawkins, "is to oppress a certain class of citizens, and to improperly discriminate against them in their property rights, and their restrictions, to virtually prohibit their use of their own property. The Legislature, much less the City Council, cannot under the pretense of exercising the police power, or under any other claim or pretense, enact laws prohibiting harmless acts not concerning the health, safety or welfare of society, and the courts may examine into and annul any such illegal legislation. Such legislation as is here attempted by the City Council is invalid, as subversive of the rights of citizens guaranteed by the State and federal constitutions. "The constitutional rights of the citizen to life, liberty and property are wholly unlimited and unrestricted, except by considerations of the public good, and no abridgement or deprivation of the rights by the legislature will be upheld or enforced, except as a regulation of police operating to the benefit of all individuals of a community, equally. The City Council has not the power implied in the passage of this ordinance, and it can only do what the City Charter authorizes in special terms, or by subsequent sets of the legislature. A municipal corporation cannot impose a WOMEN IN GREAT UPLIFT WORK AUXILIARY DOING GREAT WORK FOR BAPTIST. Auxiliary Of National Baptist Convention Grows Rapidly Started Twelve Years Ago-Owns Valuable Property. BY N. DARNETT BUDDEN. The woman's convention, auxiliary to the national Baptist convention, recently closed its twelfth annual session, which was held in the Antioch Baptist church, Houston, Tex. Nearly every state organization in the country was represented either by delegates or by the payment of annual dues. The convention is the largest organization of Christian women in the world. Its growth has been phenomenal, and the Houston meeting gave evidence of the fact that marked improvement is being made by the great mass of women who are giving themselves to the religious and educational uplift of the race. Earnestness of purpose, wide vision and conscience of life characterize those who have the constructive work of the convention in hand. The program shows that the women are actually and actively engaged in social service work at home, missionary effort in foreign fields and in training the women and girls for Christian service. Their addresses were thoroughly prepared and delivered without manuscript. Earnestness of purpose and directness of thought characterized the action of every speaker. That the women have done remarkable work during the year was clearly shown in A. MISS NANNIE H. BURROUGHS. the very carefully prepared and encouraging report of Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, the corresponding secretary. The most gratifying thing to be noted in connection with the work of the woman's auxiliary is that it has grown so rapidly. Twelve years ago at the first annual meeting the convention raised $15. This year it reported $2698.00. The money is used in helping to support missionaries in foreign fields, to educate foreign students in American institutions and to operate the National Training School For Women and Girls at Washington, which institution is owned by the convention. The women bought this property and opened the school three years ago. From a valuation of $6,000 the property has increased, through buildings and other improvements made on the grounds, until the plant is now worth $28,000. Do not ask whether colored women can attempt and execute a great work on a large scale. The woman's convention, auxiliary to the national Baptist convention, answers the question. One of the special features of the Houston meeting was the needlework exhibition. Articles were donated by women from all parts of the country and were sold for the benefit of the work of the convention. Another special feature, indicative of the progressive spirit that characterizes the leaders, is the young women's movement, which has for its object the enlistment of our girls in Christian work. Their program was in every way most creditable. The reports, through the annual letters, showed that the convention is in touch with 78,000 women, twenty-six state conventions, forty-seven district conventions and 8,000 local societies. There is always on hand an abundance of literature prepared by the corresponding secretary. The women who work in the local societies have reason to be grateful for the help they obtain in carrying on their local work. Three great preachers delivered three great sermons before the convention—Drs. W. H. Moses, P. James Bryant and that prince of preachers, C. T. Walker. Another feature of the work of the convention was the early morning prayer meeting, led by state delegations and attended by a large number of consecrated workers who realize that prayer is the key to the situation in the work that they are attempting to do for the Master. The field secretary, Mrs. E. E. Whitfield, gave a report of the work she has accomplished since her promotion. This report showed that she had traveled thousands of miles and has brought into the convention new organizations and new workers. Tag day for the benefit of the laundry to be built at the National Training school was a success. Over $500 was raised through the efforts of fifteen or twenty women who "tagged the convention." The national Baptist convention, of which the auxiliary is a part, did not decide upon the next place of meeting. The executive force and the secretaries will select the next meeting place with a view of holding it in connection with the annual meeting, exercises and exhibits illustrating the achievements of the race. The woman's auxiliary has planned to make 1913 its banner year. The secretary has already announced that the women will celebrate in a most corditable way the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation. The convention voted to erect a memorial arch at the entrance to the National Training school at Washington as its fiftieth anniversary expression of appreciation to the great emancipator for giving to the race the opportunity to enjoy its freedom and to develop in a great country. The officers of the convention are: Mrs. S. Willie Layen, president; Mrs. S. C. J. Bryant, vice president; Mrs. Virginia Broughton, recording secretary; Mrs. M. E. Goins, assistant recording secretary; Miss N. H. Burroughs, corresponding secretary; Mrs. M. V. Parrish, treasurer; Mrs. E. A. Wilson, statistician. COMPETITION IN SKILL. Progress In Scientific Knowledge Not Confined to Particular Race. Those few scientific men in Great Britain, Germany, France, the United States and Brazil who have striven to understand the anthropology of the Negro and to compare it with that of the white man are rather inclined than otherwise to argue now that the Negro has contributed in the past and, still more, may contribute in the future a very important quota to the whole sum of humanity. This element of soundness and stability in physical development and certain mental qualities the perfected man of, say, twenty-two or twenty-three centuries after Christ cannot afford to do without. Such advisers would attempt to hold us back from furious raging against racial intermixture and, above all, from any policy of oppression or extirpation to which from time to time the white man is prone when he thinks that the Negro is advancing too rapidly. It is noteworthy that with the doubtful exception of the Mongolian (as represented by the very mixed population of Japan, an empire which contains much "white" blood of ancient stock over an Asiatic Negro strain) the Negro is the only non-Caucasian race which has so far furnished rivals to the white man in science, the arts, literature and mathematics. So far, excepting a few Dravidians, Amerindians and Japanese, all of these half brothers of the white man, the other peoples of Asia, Africa, Oceania and aboriginal America have kept themselves to themselves and have never ventured to compete with the white man in his own sphere. But a Negro has now been to the north pole, and there are famous Negro painters, musicians, novelists, botanists, legists, philologists, philosophers, mathematicians, engineers and general officers whose work is done in the white world and in emulation with the first talent of Europe and America. On the French Riviera Negro chauffeurs are much in evidence because of their skillful and careful driving. AFRO-AMERICAN BAPTISTS FAVOR TAFT'S RE-ELECTION Largest Religious Organization Says Stand by Republican Party. At the recent annual meeting of the national Baptist convention resolutions were adopted indorsing the Taft administration and advising all citizens and Afro-American Baptists in particular to vote the Republican ticket straight. To All Citizens and Afro-American Baptists In Particular: Whereas, The Republican party came into existence in 1856, when the Afro-Americans were slaves in the southern states; and, Whereas, God raised up the immortal Abraham Lincoln, who wrote the emancipation proclamation fifty years ago, which liberated 4,500,000 slaves; and, Whereas, The Republican party is the same party that was led by President Lincoln; and, Whereas, This same party stands for the manhood rights of all its citizens regardless of race or color; and. Whereas, Whatever political help for good the Afro-American has received since 1855 has come to him through the Republican party; therefore be it Resolved. That we pledge ourselves to stand by the party and support the present administration. Resolved further. That we advise every Afro-American east, west, north and south to go to the polls in November and vote the Republican ticket without any alteration whatever. New Edifice For Ebenezer Baptist. The officials and members of the Ebenezer Baptist church in Pittsburgh are now having plans drawn for the erection in the near future of a new church office to cost $55,000. The members are very enthusiastic over the prospects of having a new building, and from October on through the winter much progress will be made along financial lines. The site for the building is on Addison street, above Center avenue. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER LAND OF PLENTY FOR THE FARMERS WHAT CUBA OFFERS TO TILLERS OF ITS SOIL. Minneapolis, Minn.—W. E. Gillespie, one of the most successful farmers in this section, gives the following account of his recent trip to Cuba: After corresponding for about three months with Mr. R. M. R. Nelson at his home in Lista, Havana, I decided to visit his "land of June breezes" and so wrote him. Before his reply reached me Evanisto Estinzo began his fatal revolution. Being assured by Mr. Nelson that the trouble was confined to the eastern end of the island, 500 miles from Havana, I sailed from New York June 7 and was met by him at the custom house in Havana June 10. I bade him and other friends an revoir at the same place July 7 after twenty-eight days of strenuous going in cars, busses, wagons, horseback and afoot seeing the things "Cuba's best guide" has to show to the Afro-Americans who want to know about the plan to colonize 10,000 or more colored farmers in Cuba. The best farming lands of the section that I saw were in the province of Pinar del Rio, which is said to contain the richest tobacco soil in the world. Mr. Nelson is offering land in this province at $10 per acre to colonists. As the language is Spanish, it is essential that the people settle in colonies, so that one interpreter can act for a large number of them until they acquire the language. I spent about three days at the farm of George Davis at San Cristobal, Mr. Davis is from Bessomer, Ala. He has bought eighty acres of land, put down a fine well and is making great improvements. He is very enthusiastic concerning opportunities in Cuba for colored people from the southern states. There are great opportunities in raising hogs, watermelons, chickens, vegetables and fruit—in fact, all farm products. Pork was selling in Havana at 30 cents per pound, chickens at 80 cents to 81 apiece. Fresh eggs command almost any price: 3 to 5 cents apiece is common. Medium sized watermelons were $1.25 each in the Havana market, while oranges were selling at three for 20 cents. Vegetables and fruits can be raised at all seasons of the year, and, while they can be shipped to New York and other United States markets, I think there would be more money in catering to the local markets, thus saving freight, duty, etc. Cuba buys from abroad $10,000,000 worth of the things just cited. One thing I noticed was that a black man was just as good as a white man. There were colored motormen and conductors on the street cars and colored men in every other line of trade. It looked indeed like a land of opportunities for the black man. The nights were always cool. The thermometer while I was there averaged 85 degrees, and there was always a cool breeze. I can see no reason why Mr. Nelson should not induce 50,000 colored farmers from the south to move to Cuba. I understand that the trip from Key West, Fla., takes only five hours. Suffrage League's Annual Meeting. The New England Suffrage league held its ninth annual meeting in New Bedford, Mass., on Monday. Oct. 7. The sessions of the convention were well attended, and much important business was transacted. In political matters the organization declared for only such local and national candidates as are in favor of full constitutional rights for Afro-Americans as are accorded to members of all other races. William Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, is as bitterly opposed as ever to Roosevelt and declares that he will do all he can for the election of Woodrow Wilson. October Meeting of Concord Literary. The October meeting of the Concord Literary circle, held in the chapel of the Concord Baptist church in Brooklyn on Thursday evening. Oct. 10, was largely attended. The Rev. Dr. William M. Moss was the speaker of the evening. His address abounded in helpful illustrations and timely advice to the young people. He urged them to be industrious, self-reliant and to make good use of every opportunity to advance themselves along all lines of usefulness. The musical program consisted of vocal and instrumental selections of classical compositions. President Walter K. Taylor presided. Captain Charles Young's Promotion. In promoting Captain Charles Young of the Ninth cavalry, to the rank of major in the regular army the government bestows honor upon a worthy soldier who has proved his worth. As military attache at Monrovia, Liberia, to which post he has been assigned. Major Young will have further opportunity to put into practice his rare knowledge and skill of military affairs. By SUSAN YOUNG PORTER It was more than half a century ago that stories of the towpath were current. That was when the canal boat was the chief means of transportation in America. At one time they were used as passenger boats. Then, under competition with the railroads, they sank into freighting only, and now they have almost entirely passed away. In those freighting days a man named Shock drove a mule on the towpath which pulled a boat. Shock was as homely as his name. He had never had a sweetheart, and there was little hope of his ever having one, for whenever a woman looked at him she was annulled. There was, some three or four hundred yards from the canal, at about the center of Shock's route, a tumble-down house in a small lot, in one corner of which was a piggy. One day, when Shock was trudging along behind his mule, he saw at an open window in the dilapidated trap a female figure. She was too far off for him to see what she looked like, but she waved something white, which Enoch took to be a tablecloth. Whether she was trying to flirt with him or was shaking the crumbs out of the cloth he could not be sure. Taking a bandanna from his pocket he returned the wave. Now, Enoch was cognizant of the fact that he was not beautiful. His hair was a fiery red, his nose was a pug the color of his hair, his teeth were mostly gone. Had it not been for this he might have made bold on his return trip to give his mule a rest and gone to the house awooling. As it was, and since this was the only chance he had ever met, he was wary. He thought it better to make some headway in lovemaking before risking showing the lady his homely person at close proximity. So, instead of stopping when he passed again, having provided himself with a boy's blow gun, he fired a wad of paper at her, which being unrolled revealed the following note: I seen you at yure winder yistaday and I wood like very much to make yure acquaintance. The lady was watching for the boat on its return trip, and when Enoch fired his note at her she saw it fall near her house and, going out, picked it up and read it. But by this time Enoch had gone on his way. When Enoch passed the house again he saw large letters chalked against the house, which, though it had been originally white, not having been painted in twenty years, was now a dull brown. The letters were plainly visible from the canal, and Enoch read: I can't see what you look like from here, but you may be a decent lookin' fellow and if you air you kin come and see me. This reply was rather a setback to one who knew full well that he was homely as a hedgehog. The communication was brief, and it contained exactly what Enoch would have preferred that it should not contain. The lady evidently was looking for a handsome man. The message convinced him that he was right in not permitting her to see him close by before he had stirred up some sentiment which might lead her to overlook in a measure his homeliness. Enoch's next love letter was written in lamphack on several boards nailed together and set up on the deck of his canalboat facing the house of his in amorata. It read: If you air a party woman I wood be happy to stop over. Hain't got no use for perly wimmen. When Enoch passed the house the next time the blinds were all closed and no living thing was to be seen except a few chickens scratching the dirt in the yard. Enoch was disappointed. It was plain to him that this was intended for a snub. On his next trip he wrote on his boards, "What's up?" To which was chalked the reply, "Nothin'." Enoch reasoned that his lady love had been misfed at his previous communication, thinking that he had accused her of being homely, but, having thought the matter over, she had seen his note in another light. He began to think that "faint heart never won fair lady" and he might as well face the music one time as another. So he wiped the lampblack off his boards and wrote again: When he passed again he was arrayed in a store suit that had cost him $4. His hair had been greased with a slice of fat, and his boots had been blacked. Stopping his mule—and the boat when it had lost its momentum—he proceeded to the house of his lady love. She had been watching him from a window and opened the door for him. "Laws a marsy!" was her exclamation. "By gum!" was Enoch's. The woman had lost most of the hair on her head, which seemed to have gone to her face. Her nose had developed abnormally under the effect of some skin disease. She was shubsided and angular. She slammed the door in Enoch's face, who turned and, with a melancholy step, went back to his boat and started on in his interminable journeys back and forth. The woman heard nothing from him for several months, nor did he hear from her. Then they fell into a new correspondence which led them on and on till they forget each other's homeliness and were married. ....JOHN H. TOADVIN.... 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER Who can nurnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. 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Pye Sr. CLAYTON WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY This is an Institution of learning located in the city of Baltimore, the Metropolis of the South; an educational centre of the highest rank. Our school is incorporated with full university powers and stands for the highest development of the race. This is the best school for men and women, boys and girls. Course of Instruction—College, Theological, Academic, Normal, Preparatory, Business and Music. Session October 1st to June. *For further information send for Catalog. WiLLIS J: WINSTON, Presideut t.f. 424 W. Biddle Street, Baltimore, Md 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 getting in line; also people are selecting the best this country afford which will serve them better and antagonism less. Also when you select achine 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, 3778M. --- --- 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-America week. Twenty thousand people in supporting race enterprises have the opportunity. We experience. What do they know your business? Why not le ans for 1912 are now memories when the school boy is commence- ce" on. How about you Mr. Have You Arranged for Your Anyone Know It? Have You Know It? Does Anyone Know It? In view of the eighty-five thousand Baltimore know whether or business? are fully twenty thousand people Afro-American Ledger every thousand people who believe 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? 628 N. EUTAW Or Call up Mt. Ver EUTAW STREET all up Mt. Vernon 2833 628 N. EUTAW STREET Or Call up Mt. Vernon 2833 South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 M. B. 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 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. ADVICE If so advertise it in THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ? PLACARD STATEMENTS “PREIUDICED AND UNFAIR Dr, Hughes Says Majority w Iafeced Wi Dr. S. b. Hugnes, one o- the Lesi-xnown of the younger physi- cheng of the city, takes issue with he eamnection made un a. placard exbiblted in Washington last week. x. tne International Congress on Exgiene, that nearly all-city Ne- Enus are infested with laothsome Giseugez, tne result of immorality. or. Hughes is ¢ graduate oF the medical schoo) of Boward Univers: ity. end served two years #5 20 imcerne there, thus becoming fa- aoier with hospital work, ip an interview witha represent~ eiocyof thelaric-Americun Leuger, ne si.d: “the allegations mude on the quacard were, no-douht made up from the regords of hospital clinies nat wards, and_the statisties. were cursed by a specialist inyenereal Gisenses, who only comes. in con- tus; with patients having such. “loam positive, however,: that he ravords will not bear oui the ussertion, and if they did, it nmst be remembered that a very few of the better element of the race at- rene. hospital clinics. This being une fact, ip is evident thai the re- corer are for the most part from unat part of the race that cares ieast for physi¢al and moral: wel- “le the records of hospiwls are cae in this particular (and J. claim ther arenot) it is ‘grossly unfair ze Juége all city. Negroes by the very few that attend ¢linies or are pevignts in. hespital wards. It mus: be remembered that the hos- pita! clinician comes in contact with every small part of the colored yoptdation of any city, and very after the examination is a.,superfi- eia, one. and the diagnosis a snap she: affair. The joathsome diseases are Zor the most part found among. proszituzes and the lower. elements: of any rage, and this is the ciass cha: makes up the records of the hospital cliniss te a very large ex- zen. The prejudice and _ vefuirness mencfested in the placard’ must have een apparent to many of the delegates, aspecialiy since the sland- erous affair was taken. down after provests had heen made.’? Agter suying tha: it was unfair te ened: any records of loath sume digeuses ummong the white rate. Dir. Hughes said. that the whi: had been infested with Giseases resulting from: immorality ever Since the fifteenth chapter oF Leviticus was. written. zee ies, Hughes further said that Ris experience us 4. physician, proves to him that ihe better witment Of the rave would com: pare faverably with the - bester cumenicer the whiter in that re Oldest Member of - Waters Church Buriec ‘Thy Zareral ef Mire. Snnie AL Watcr une of the olive: members af Wisers ALAR EB) Chrach. wha cies Wednesday of inst week, was helt wna Friday afteruiun. | Rev Assis. F. Sy des. offigizted. | In termeniowas in Laurel Cemetery. The geneased was 0S years of age. Ber sushand, thy lete Listiecsis oT. Wate, wae uhe frst evlured man Heehess. to prdugh, obthe, Eastern Shores She wes y devout Christian, and nag been at_membur of Waters Gazren car nearly 50 sears. She Possesavi. uo remerkable mmemory, and could readily recall events that naphened ever half a century azo. usrcdaugliter, Me: Mere ‘E. Madivn, otesun, deseph FL Waters, six gvundehtidren and six great granachiidren survive. & Syerpestal Halle A devi’? rally cieseé at. Eastern ME. Ghurch. AicElderry ‘street, net Patterson Park avenue. Sun- day. Miss Josie. Wilsen reported thal ft fad been raised’ at the Wong's day gervice and the clases yeported S105, Rav S. E. Hughes ig pasior of the church. Ministers Elect Officers The Methoidst Episcopal Minis- iers’ Meeting elected the following officers at its weekly session at Sharp Street: Memorial M. ©. Church Wednesday afternoon: Rev. 3. R. Hughes, president: Rev. Ernest Lyon, vice preisdent; Rev. E. D. Venture, secretary: Rev. Charles Bishop, treasurer; Rey. C. Gilmure Cummings, edi- tor, and Rev. John A. Holmes. chairman of the executive com- mittee. BISHOP WALTERS SAYS NEGRO VOTES MUST SAVE THE NATION Brave and Courageous Men Candidates For Office on the . Democratic Ticket In an inierview today concerning the autcome of the Democratic con- vention, Bishop Alexander Walters had the following to say: “The best measure of a man, in my opinion is taken when he is not z candidate for office. “My high opin- jon of Mr. Sultzer, is measured by bis personal letter to me which i received semetime before _he even thoughi of having been competitor for the candidacy | for Governor of the State of New York... His. nomination is all. could desixe. J consider him on: .of the truest exponents of al! that the term ‘Democracy’ can: imply. s+ Aftor 2 long life of labor. and service for the uplift of my people, ‘itis my. most’ earnest prayer iu round out my career in ‘the con: iousness that | have been an hum- ple instrument in the hands of God to lead my people out of the dark- ness of political superstitions and wrongs, which have. made them un- willing instruments in the hands of unprincipled: and scheming men. “A new era has dawned for the Colored American, and verily I do believe tha: the hand of God is de- livering.to the services of humanity snch good brave and pure men, as like the Hons. Woodrow, Wilson and William Sulzer, to pilot the governmental destiny of this great nation to e higher and. more neutral understanding of those divine teachings, as were made plain by our Saviour when on earth-—the common brotherhood of man." “From my personal acquaintance with Congressman Sulzer, 1. am of the belief that. he isa man who iypities the highest ideals of a true American statesman, being 2 man whe stands for equa! opportunities for all citizens of this great repttb- lie, without regard to race, creed ur eqlor, Measuring. the Demo- erati: nominge for Governor by this standard. can be dene in no heer way than be submisting & letter which } received from him jong betore he stas 2 cundidare for che eubernatoria! nomination. Tae foliowing ig the exact copy of the letter.” Washington. Yo Bishop Aiexander Walters, President of the Nationa! Coiured Democratic League: My. dear Bishoy—Gn vecoun of political duties, iy will be impos- sible forme to he’ present and ad- dress'your nigeting. However.P can not forego this opporeunity te con- fratulate you and your associates yp the splendid wark, you are duing: ‘or the fundamental principles of Democracy and the success you are making alung the lines G2 practical irganizusion with e view-te com ringing tie men oF Your race. that hey have just as mang friends mong the Demucraté as they_bave mmong the Rerublicans. - Equal -ights tu-el and spesial privileves c noueds the fandamental princi-: rhe of Democracy. and the applica: i jin of THs princinie.re questions: § they arise Whi solve vhenr in the! nterest af the plain people of uur’ ountry. ]i subs to. me thas it! hould be thy constant efurt oF the; nenof your race.in season and Wf season, to Keat this creat prin iple to ther from. So that all the wople, without regarc to race, eigivi or previous condirion, ‘bould be equa! before the lew and ijvor of: onyartunity.: under | the tur of hope. of free Amleviez, ever amuin open. The sentiment in favor of this-idea is growing apace hrowgh the jane. und means muck ‘or the welfare of our country. Jemacrasy is not on the wane. Th: s Stronger today than i:-ever. was, in¢ Democracy hug no prejudice ainsi any race, but wants to help WH sorts and conditions of people o rise atep by step to higher levels nthe onward march of civilization. : Let me say, in conclusion, that 1 congratulate yOu on the interest, ‘ov are tal:ing in Democratic prin- | THE AFRO-AMERICANsL.EDGER fluence you have witli the people of your race. You deserve well, and your work should be commended by every_pat- riotic American. In the future, as in the past, antyhing 1 can do to help you and vour friends you cun rest assured will always be sheer- frtiy done. With best. wishes, believe me, as_ever, Very sincerely your friend, WILLIAM SULZEL. After reading this letter, the Bishop paused for a moment in con- céntratéd thought, and on resum- ing his conversation said: ‘‘Tne opinions of Mr. Sulzer as expressed in this letter are ws full a declara- tion of human rights as one could wish to he embodied in any con- stitution guaranteeing the rights of all mankind, irrespective of race or creed in their common: pursuits of labors and: happiness. J impli- citly believe: that Mr. Sulzer .as Governor, will live up to every 40rd he has written in this letter. He not only speaks, but on all o¢casions acts his un-compromising beliefs in the absolute equality of all citizens before the flaw, and he stands for equal and exact. justice to.all men."” - When asked for a comparison of the standards of Mr. Sulzer and those. of Mr. Hedges and Mr. Strauss, the Bishop said: ‘*Mr. Hedges, I have found to be a_con- genial man with individuals of the Colored rave, and sound so far as a Republican can be. sound, but. to my certain knowledge is unsound on the race question. In a conver- sation some time ago, he stated that he was oppsoed to the appoint- meni of Culored-Amercians on the polise forse in New York City, be- cause he felt. there were certain prejudices onthe part of the Mag- istrates; and stated’ in the same conversation when the suggestion of aColured-American;be appointed ws one of the City Magistrates. chat the very idez would be ‘gre- tesque and absurd. The most -vivid imagination cannot picture William Sulzer as wking sueh un-American views. ‘Ag to Mr: Strauss, the Progres- sive nominee, despite the effusive press notices. ] think it is. impos-| sible to square his pronouncements concerning social and industrial justice. with his aititude in the| Progressive Nutional Convention | in Chicago, where he made the mo- | ion that the netivion of the regu-! nriy elected: Negro deiegeies from | che South, for seats in the Conven-j ion be tabled. This unjust affront} uy those men whe represented Ten \iltions of Joyal: Americaw Citizens! whose ree! and land heldings: are | nore than Twenty Million aeres: | cao, by a huge majority consti-| xte the bone und sinew of the! ericulinre! and mechanical pur-| nizs of the entire southern portion| this creat country, were denied! he lugicimate reeagnitiun which! s.duz EVERY American Citizen, | n@ excluded them from having aj ice fh that” Convention.- This! niguity was carefully engineered md carried to a successful con- iysion through the agence of! ir, Oscar Scrauss, the Buli Moose! undidate Zar Governor of the i care Of New York. Tne whole; ypozritical tlaseu of that ever to} @ remembered convention term-| nated in tne singing of a Gespel | ivmn. What 2 faree. i “My une yearning desire is to} eof such infisence among my! gople in thisgreat cause of Dem-! eracy. that in ihe dusky twilight! f that approaching day, efter} ne ballots. shall have heen count-| 3, and these characwers in| he.race for Democracy's cause: hall have been revurned success: | ul, may this be the event that | hail cause my people throughout) his broad land io vise united and} ing with seniorian voices: “Blesi-j TO THE LADIES FRIENDS ALL WANT [T. Mrs, D. B, Simmons of Silex, Ark., ‘writes: “I tried oue bottle of Ford's Hait Pomade aud found it tobe the best prep- atation 1 have ever used. It stopped ay hair from falling out and breaking off and my hair is now as soft as it can be and is longer than it has beer for a jong time, My friends all wanvit. ~ Ford's Hair Pomade, the 014, reliable dressing for stubborn, curly hair makes harsh hair more pliable, glossy and easy tocomb, Tzy iv and Ford’s Royal White Skin Lotion, for the complexion. 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Save your Combings Wes. Mamie E. Sones HAIR DRESSER Will make up your sombings in any Siyiz, Combings bought. 1586 Pressiman St. Balto, Md, ah US Re a ea, FESO i ar epee Su es\ eS ee ee ae cr, a eee Fes lp i} Lue ii, PEN Ge ee eae NY ee ey “ ey Eee COLORED PEOPLE’S “HAIR Weare the largest ;manufacturers of | Colored Peoples hair in this .country.. We make everything in “its line. -ané our” prices are much’ lower than’ ‘those quoted elsewhere. Gend 2c. stamp for catalogue. Agents Wanted. eS Women wanted to 8éll hdir-goods?.:~ - HUMANIA-HAIR ‘CO. © GEER OY eee --- J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone, Mt Vernon 2833. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. C & P. Phone, Madison 342. One Year.....One Dollar Six Months.....Fifty Cents Three Months.....Forty Cents Single Copy.....Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE OCT. 12, 1912. The Bull Moosers are very much in evidence in these days. The campaign is now under-full swing and meetings are being held nightly in all parts of the city. The Rooseveltians are particularly active. If you haven't registered today is your last chance. Do not neglect to get your name on the registration books or you will be unable to vote in the coming election. As a ready letter writer our esteemed contemporary of Druid Hill avenue and Wilson street is entitled to go up head Why not go into the publishing business? It would probably pay. You have not been ashamed in all these years to call yourselves Republicans, now show your colors and let the folks know you are Progressives. The very name sounds good. It has a ring about it that makes one feel that he is a part of the community in which he lives, and that he is up to the times. Progress is the watch word. Having lived in Baltimore for some considerable time, and knowing something of the people who live in this city as well as in the several counties of the state, we are aware of the fact that our people are not much given to leadership. And we betray no confidence in saying so. And for this reason, if for no other, we feel satisfied that they have not selected any one man to speak for them. A certain local editor seems to have gotten it into his head that he has all the moral and political interests of the people of this city and state in his keeping. A pretty tough proposition, and one that we feel entirely unwarranted on his part. The people are very jealous of their rights and up to the present, as far as we are able to learn, they have not, even by the slightest motion, put the burden of leadership on the shoulders of any one or a dozen men. No, brother, you are not even one of the three tailors of Tooley street. HAD TO PUT THE NEGRO IN Hon. Bourke Cochran and Senator Rayner crowded the Lyric this week. The crowd came to hear them speak, and it wa a meeting such as Baltimore has not seen for many a day. Mr. Cochran was at his best, and handed Mr. Rayner some things which he did not hand back. The meeting was held for the purpose of discussing certain portions of the Progressive platform and incidentally Mr. Roosevelt. It was not the original intention of Mr.Cochran when issuing the challenge to Mr. Rayner to include the leader of the Bull Mooses, but Mr. Raynor insisted and Mr. Cochran was nothing loathe to do so. The Bull Mooser lost nothing by the debate, but was rather the gainer. The thing, however, which we wish to call attention to is that Mr. Rayner could not let the occasion pass without a fling at the poor Negro. There was nothing in the subject of the debate which presupposed that any reference, however remote, should be made to the Negro, but Mr. Raynor always finds occasion, whether there is any or not, vote take a sly dig at the Colored Brother. His reference in this instance was in speaking of the referendum and the recall. He intimated that the sixty-thousand Negroes in Maryland would not even know what that meant. We think, however, Mr. Rayner is mistaken. If he thinks the Negro is not sensible enough to know what recall and referendum means, let him take his chances of a recall from the United States Senate on the Negro's ability to distinguish along this line, and we feel pretty tolerably sure that he will be retired to private life the balance of his days. Make no mistake, Mr. Rayner the colored folks know something about what is meant by Recall and Referendum. THE PARTY OF FREEDOM? For a long while the Republican party was known as the "party of freedom". This was because the emancipation of the slave population of this country was closely connected with the birth and life of that party. But, like individuals, the late Republican party became intoxicated by continued success, and in recent years it has become more the party of tyranny than of freedom. The progressive element within the party sought to save it from those who seemed bent on its destruction, and in the hour of their victory, those in charge of the party machinery, by high handed methods, prevented the overhauling which was imperative necessary, and forced the nomination of one who was not the choice of the great bulk of plain people who constituted the party. The result is we have the real vital principles of the great Republican party of the past enshrined in the platform and declaration of principles of the Progressive party. The Penrose-Taft combination captured the machinery, and with it, are attempting to persuade the people that they represent the grand old Republican party of the past, whereas they represent the new combination bearing the old name. The party of freedom is to be sought among those who with Theodore Roosevelt as their leader, undaunted and full of courage, are appealing to the whole American people, lovers of freedom, to maintain the principles of Abraham Lincoln, and the noble army of true and devoted men, of the past, who labored to make this country a land of liberty, and a government by the people and for the people. --- WHY WE SHOULD SUPPORT THE PROGRESSIVE TICKET You are asked to support Roosevelt and Johnson, and the men running on the Progressive ticket. Why should colored men, in particular, vote for Roosevelt, rather than for Taft? This question can be readily answered when we consider what we most need. We need a square deal. We need an equal opportunity in the struggle of life and property. The Taft-Republican party has, practically, abandoned all serious effort in bringing about such a condition in the South whereby colored men can enjoy the rights and privileges granted them under the constitution. They maintain a skeleton of a party in the South, so that the white men who hold federal offices may continue to be benefited by such patronage, and every four years they permit some few colored men to be sent to the National Republican Convention, defraying their expenses, as a token that they are doing something for the colored race; while the great bulk of our people remain in insecurity and constant awe. Mr. Roosevelt comes forward with a plan to change all this, and create new conditions whereby the great bulk of our people in the South may receive the active friendship of their white neighbors, of wealth and influence. Thus giving them the wholesome and salutary conditions which they have sought in vain since emancipation. Mr. Roosevelt is a practical man, and he comes forward with a practical plan. It is a plan reaching peace on earth and good will to man, not white man, but MAN. the Negro's politics as it is to te the white man's politics.. At las the colored man is beginning t The very thing for which the Taft people would condemn Mr. Roosevelt furnishes the strongest ground why all colored men of good will should enthusiastically support him. Mr. Roosevelt has the courage to tell colored men the naked truth, unpalatable as it must be to that class of colored men in the South who have thrived, in the past, on keeping up the estrangement between the better classes of white and colored people. The securing of justice and fair play on behalf of our people must be made paramount to that of office holding. No longer contending as who shall dispense federl patronage, in the South, but rallying to the support of the best white men of character, in the several communities of the South, we thereby compel their active friendship, on our behalf, in matters of more vital concern than a division of the political spoils. This is the bold policy of Mr. Roosevelt, and we may expect the same characteristic boldness in putting it into effect, and reaping the desired fruits of our behalf. Any man who thikks it possible for the Negro to make steady and permanent advance, in the South, upon any other basis than the establishment of the very best cooperative relations between the representative people of both races, is certainly a candidate for the insane asylum. If the Negro never held a political office, in the South, for the next fifty years, should it be absolutely necessary to the establishment of such relations, by which he would gain absolute security in person and property, the sacrifice made thereby would be absolutely nothing in comparison with the gain on the other hand. But, it is far from being necessary that he should thus completely politically efface himself. By the poiley of Mr. Roosevelt he would soon enjoy a better and fairer political opportunity than ever he enjoyed before. Let all colored men who love their country, who do not believe in stirring up animosities, but, in good will, between all men of all races, vote for the man who will swallow up the last remnants of race-prejudice. POLITICAL CHANGES No one who has ever attended political meetings in Baltimore during the time that colored men have been voting has ever seen a condition as prevails today. There never was a time in the history of the colored people of this city when a speaker could get up on the rostrum and say things against the Grand Old Party, without at least taking into consideration that he might find a brick coming his way, if not before the meeting was over. at least after the meeting was over, and he was on his way home. To tell the average colored man that he ought to cast his vote for any other party was 'to invite insult, and perhaps assault. Traitor, rascal, Democrat were some of the mild names he would be called. But times have changed, and people have changed with them. During the past two or three weeks Progressive headquarters have been opened in different sections of the city, meetings have been eeld and the speakers have not hesitated to say anything and every thing they felt like saying, and the Grand Old Party has come in for the worst drubbing at their hands it has ever received. And to think of it it has come from those who have been for years its strongest adherents. All of its faults have been held up to the light, and from all accounts its short comings have not been a few. And worse still the hearers have applauded to the echo, and cheered the speakers at every thrust made at the old party. The name of Roosevelt has been enough to set the crowd wild. Audiences have been told that in the Brownsville case Roosevelt did the right thing and the crowd cheered. They have been told of the Julian Harris letter and they have applauded and approved. And all this by men who have known nothing else but Republicanism, and in days past would have voted for anything on top of the earth so long as it had the approval of the old party. No one can visit these meetings without realizing that a new era is at hand. New men and new issues. He will realize that at last colored men have begun to think and think hard. Appealing to their old time fealty has no longer a force with them. They realize that a new day has come, a new sun has arisen, and they are now standing in men's shoes. They have thrown off the habiliments of their old time slavery to one party and are now ready to break into something new, and the prediction is now being freely made that in the days to come will be almost as impossible to tell. the Negro's politics as it is to tell the white man's politics.. At last the colored man is beginning to come into his own. It is a new sensation when one goes into a political meeting in these days and —finds a hundred or two colored men sitting until eleven and twelve o'clock, with no other incentive than to hear men talk. No brass bands, no kegs of beer, no smokers, just plain talk and men crowd to listen. No campaign cigars are being handed around, no paid workers to get up meetings, no runners and pullers are needed, the thing actually takes care of itself. It is indeed a new sensation so much so that one hardly knows where he is. And then one asks: "What is going to be the ultimate outcome of the whole business? Nothing more, nothing less than that the Negro has at last come to the parting of the ways. That now and hereafter he is going to think and act as other men think and act; that he is going to be a real factor in the body politic, that in the future he will have to be appealed to as all other men and races are appealed to. Or in other words, in the future, the Negro has got to be shown. THE FORUM Why the Colored Men of Maryland Should Vote the Democratic Ticket. 1. Because as long as they vote as a race, for the Republican ticket, the majority of the Democratic party in Maryland will continue its efforts to disfranchise them. 2. Because they should show their appreciation of the independent minority of the Democratic party which has always defeated those efforts and which is largely responsible for the nomination of Governor Wilson. 3. Because colored men should vote according to their convictions, not as a race. It is not as a race they can get political consideration. 4. Because at this election the issues are National and their votes should not be influenced by state politics. 5. Because Governor Wilson stands against special privilege and not only for the people, but with the people. 6. Because above all things he stands for purity and honesty in politics and these qualities in the end will bring justice to all. The N. A. A. C. P. and From the very beginning of the segregation movement in Baltimore the N. A. A. C. P has taken an active interest in its defeat. At its third annual conference in Boston, its was made the chief topic and the Hon. Charles J. Bonaparte and Rev. Garnett R. Waller were invited to speak upon the subject. The association offered its help and put its Legal Department at our disposal. When the Baltimore Branch of the National Association was organized the prosecution of segregation cases became its chief object. It retained W. Ashbie Hawkins, as its local counsel, who in the meantime had spent several months' work on specific cases, which are now on the court docket and are to come up in a few days. The association's counsel of New York has made several visits to this city to confer with Mr. Hawkins. Thus far our local counsel has not received or asked a dollar for his able and generous services in defense of the rights of the race. The Baltimore Branch of the National association has assured him of its support, and it also feels justified, in view of the fact that this is a race tight, in making its appeal to the public for funds to defray the expenses of this legal fight. Any amount will be gratefully received and due credit given through the Press. Kindly send all contributions to the treasurer, Mr. E. B. Taylor, 886 Linden avenue. Dr. F. N. Cardoza, President. Thomas W. Turner, Secretary. Dr. G. R. Waller, Chairman Executive Committee. Winchester Happenings Winchester, Va., Oct. 10—Mrs. Fannie Eklick, the evangelist, has returned from McDowel, where she held a very successful revival. Rev. Matthew Hogans and his wife are visiting relatives and friends here. Mrs. Fannie Toomey, of Baltimore, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Bettie Coxen. Miss Nannie Johnson has gone to Mannassas, where she will attend school. Rev. J. H. Ross, of Staunton, Va., was greeted here by many friends last week. Statement of the ownership, management, etc., of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, published weekly, at Baltimore, Md., required by the Act of August 24, 1912. Note:—This statement is to be made in duplicate, copies to be delivered by the publisher to the postmaster, who will send one copy to the Third Assistant Postmaster General (Division of Classification), Washington, D.C., and retain the other in the files of the Postoffice. Editor, George F. Bragg, Jr., 1133 Park Avenue, Baltimore, Mo. Managing Editor, John H. Murphy, 628 N. Eutaw Street, Baki- Business Manager, Arnett Murphy, 628 N. Eutaw Street, Balti more, Md. Publishers, the Afro-American Company, 628 N. Eutaw Street Baltimore, Md. Baltimore, Md. Owners: (If a corporation, give names and addresses of stockhold- ing owners in more than total amount of stock.) Known bondholders, mortgages, and the security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: There are none. Editor Macbeth Termed A Political Skeeter The present National campaign has developed a number of gentlemen of oratorical ability who, would like to cross swords with their political adversaries. John R. Clifford, editor of Pioneer Press, Martinsburg, W. Va., carried a challenge in his paper several weeks inviting the "Black Cabinet" prominent colored federal officeholders in Washington to joint debate with him on the merits of Progressive principles. He stipulated, however, that the loser must pay for the hall where the debate was held. Bourke Cochran and Isidor Rayner had an inning at the Lyric Monday, and a joint debate be tween followers of Taft and of Roosevelt may be held at Sparrows Point next week. Hugh E. Macbeth, who recently deserted the Roosevelt camp, to support Taft, has been itching for an inning with his erstwhile political friend, Col. Edward C. Carrington. So persistent was Editor Macbeth in his attempt to have Colonel Carrington debate with him that the latter sent him a letter Thursday declining to have a joint debate until he cleared up the origin of the telegram that he claimed Collector Stone sent him concerning tickets of admission to the recent Republican National Convention, to wit: "Not a damned ticket to any Roosevelt man. See your friend Dixon." Colonel Carrington's letter begins "I am ordinarily opposed [to training a thirteen-inch gun on a mosquito, although it may be eminently desirable that the mosquito be annihilated. I consider you neither more nor less than a political mosquito with a mild sting and a mild poison. After teiling Mr. Macbeth that he seems so persistently buzzing for the plain purpose of self-exploitation, he tells the editor that the spirit of fair play demands that Macbeth produce the original telegram, even though Colonel Stone and he (Carrington) do not train together politically. P.ogresives Hear Col. Baldwin Flay G.O.P. In a ringing appeal for Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive cause, Co. Joseph R. Baldwin aroused to a high pitch of enthusiasm the voters of the Seventeenth ward at a mass meeting at Carty's Hall Wednesday night. The Colonel declared that Roosevelt stood squarely for the interests of all the people, that every attack even the Senate investigation of campain funds, no going on, showed Roosevelt to be honest and incorruptible, and that Roosevelt would not deceive the colored voters. "On a visit to California," he said, "a bank cashier at San Francisco told me that Roosevelt could have gotten carloads of silver and gold from the railroads entering there if he had yielded to their demands. Taft is a Democrat South of the Mason and Dixon's line and a Republican in the North. Roosevelt will be the same man to the people of all the sections." He said that the oragnizations of both of the old parties were not all that they should be, and each as centering its attack on Roosevelt. He predicted the election of Roosevelt and Johnson, and closed by paying a tribute to the race for the progress that it has made since Emancipation. Joseph P. Evans, Rev. James H. Robertson, Jeremiah Stafford, Rev. C. H. Stepteau and L. H. Davenport were among others who delivered addresses. John W. Martin presided. RESERVES OPINION IN SEGREGATION CASE Continued from Page 1 forfiture of property without express legislative authority, and there is no such authority, express or implied, given the City Council of Baltimore. "It is class legislation and is in conflict with the Fourteenth amendment to the constitution of the United States. Any legislation which is not general in its scope and which affects only one class or body of citizens is in conflict with the spirit of this government and with the constitution of the United States and the State of Maryland." Republicans Hold Conference In New York New York, Oct. 11 — Prominent Colored Republicans from various sections of the country have been here this week conferring with Republican Chairman Hilles and other Taft leaders regarding plans for keeping the bulk of the race vote from going to Taft The fact that a large number of the colored voters of the North and West are hostile to Mr. Taft's reelection alarmed the leaders. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, suggested the idea of forming an advisory committee of colored men, it is said. Prominent among those who have been named on this committee are: Harry S. Cummings, Baltimore, Md.; Phil Waters, Charleston, W. Va.; John G. Jones, Cincinnati; J. Solomon Gaines, Boston, Mass.; John E. Bush, Little Rock, Ark.; Major R. R. Jackson, Chicago; Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age, and Gilchrist Stewart, of this city. Each of the gentlemen named, along with Henry Lincoln Johnson, have been during the past week conferring about trying to prevent Roosevelt and Progressives getting a big slice of the Negro vote. Help To Have An Up-to-date Hotel Sagamore N. Y. October 11—As a result of the active interest of Thomas A. Madison headwaiter of the Hotel Sagamore a three-story building has been erected for the exclusive use of the colored help of the hotel. The building contains 150 rooms and every modern convenience. Mr. Madison won the management over to his contention that clean and healthful surroundings ment much for the health of the employees and the convenience of the patrons. To Head State Normal School Frankfort, Ky., Oct. 10 — Prof. G. P. Russell, of Lexington, Ky., has been chosen head of the State Normal School to succeed I. S. Hathoway, who resigned. Two others who had been previously selected refused to enter upon the duties of the presidency. The desire of white politicians to dominate the affairs of the school is given as an excuse for the declination of the two men. Is making some IMPROVEMENTS and when completed, will be second to none. It is strictly sanitary, All work guaranteed. Situated under the old MYRTLE HOTEL. J. R. ASLEW, PROP. 504 W. Biddle Street. SPECIAL NOTICES SPECIAL NOTICES The Allen C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church, will render a brilliant program this Sunday at 5.45 p. m. The topic will be opened for discussion by Mr. Edward S. Hill Topic:"You Can do Better." II Peter 3: 8-18. Good music and good singing. Everybody welcome. Mamie Woolford, president. C. A. Carey, secretary. A sermon to the Callender Association of Sharp St. and Kings Hill will be preached by $Rev$. W. A. C. Hughes, D. S. at Sharp St. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon, at 3.30 p. m. All welcome. Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D. Pastor. The tenth annual Fall Rally at Waters A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Ida Nelson will preach a special sermon to the tribe of Jessee for the benefit of Class No. 3, Sunday, November 3, 1912, at 3 p. m. The subject will be the "Thanksgiving Supper in Beulah Land". Wm. H. Carpenter, Leader. Danie Brown, Assistant. Mary C. Dickerson, Secretary. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. The Allen C. E. League of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church opened for the season Sunday, October 6, 1912 at 5.30 p. m. All welcome. Sunday, October 13, Special Pro- Piano Overture Mr. Joseph Colbert Piano Solo Miss Bertha Nixon Overture Mr. Paul Lawson Address Mr. Isaac Bannister Paper Mr. Chas. Henry Mr. Thos Mitchell Piano Duett Sunday, October 15. All the officers and members of Allens C. E. League of the above named church are requested to meet in the trustees' room at 8 o'clock p.m. John T. Murray, Pres. Estella Smith, Sect. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor. High Class Musical at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St. 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 Mr. John W. Brown. Benefit of Bethel Church and Wayman Memorial Mission.: Revs. D. G. Hill and C. W. Mossell, Pastor. ADMISSION 25CTS. The Evening Star Lodge, No. 1878. G. U. O. of O. F. will celebrate their 44th anniversary of the lodge at Waters A. M. E. Church, Sunday, October 13, at 7.30 P. M. P. G. M., Rev. M. F. Sydes will preach the sermon. The quartete of Bishop Wayman's Lodge G. U. O. of O. F. will render some of their choice selections. Attorney General, the Hon. Harry S. Cummings, will deliver an address. All lodges and households will kindly meet in the lecture room at 7 p. m. M. V. P., Perry Dobson, District G. M. P. M. V. P. Jesse L. Nicholas, District G. Sect. P. N. F. Wm. H. Jones, District Supervisor. Ananias Bowser, N. G. H. L. Bower, P. S. Special Notice! The opening of the Preston Street Gospel Mission at 340 W. Preston street. Sunday, October 13, 1912.. A sermon at 11 o'clock by Rev. Levi Miller, at which time he will announce the scope of the work which he hopes to accomplish at his Mission. Sunday School at 3 o'clock. Revival services, beignning at 8 o'clock Sunday, evening will continue through the week. Short Talks each evening by Rev. Miller, on the subjects "The condition of the lost" and "The power of the gospel to save." NOTICE—A sermon will be delivered to the Morning Star Drill Rank K. of P. and the Bethel Drill Co., K. of P. at the First Baptist Church, Caroline and Spring streets, Sunday, October 18th, at 8 p. m. by the pastor Rev. P. C. Neal, D. D. All Drill Ranks and Drill Companies are invited to attend. Wednesday, October 16th, a grand entertainment and Mask Drill will be given by both departments at the Good Hope Hall, Lexington street near Pine. Music by the K. of P. Band, Floor in charge of Prof F. Dabney. Admission 20 cents. Refreshments on sale. Edw. Hughes, Captain of Morning Star Drill Rank Laura Faggans, Captain of Bethel Drill Rank Co. Morgan College Jubilee Sunday Services October 13th,1912 Pulit Arrangements Pupilp Arrangements. Centennial, Frank Trigg, M. A., 11 a. m.; Centennial, Rev. Geo. E. Curry, Dist. Supt., 8 p. m.; Eastern Chapel, J. O. Spencer, 11 a. m.; John Wesley, Prof. C. A. Johnson, 8 p. m.; Ames Memorial, Principal I. H Kiah, 8 p. m.; Asbury, Principal I. H. Kiah, 11 a. m.; Metropolitan, Rev. John F. Goucher, D. D., 11 a. m., and Prof. Kelly Miller, 7.30 p. m.; Sharp St. Memorial, Rev. C. W. Baldwin, D. D., 11 a. m.; St. Matthews, Principal Frank Trigg, 7.30 p.m.; Whatcoat, Prof. R.D. Williams, 8 p. m.; Lutherville, Rev. C. E. Young, D. D., 8 p. m.; Hullsville, R. A. Grigsby, 8 p. m., and Annapolis, Prof. R. D. Williams, 11 a. m. Help us to help each other. Rally! Rally! Our Ebenezer must be paid for. Come and hear Dr. C. H. Stepteau, October 20 that 11 a. m. at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Don't forget the concreet on Monday night. Druid Hill avenue and Hoffman street. Sunday, October 13th, at 4.30 p. m. Rev. R. D. Williams, Ph D., Morgan College, speaker. Young's Quartet will sing. 12th Anniversary sermon of Myrtle Lodge, 16, K. of P., at St. Johns A. M. E. Church, Lexington street, near Pine, Sunday, October 13th at 7.30 p.m. by the pastor, Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D. All lodges and courts also friends are invited to be present. J. C. Fleggans, C. C. Gao. E. Fisher, K. of P. and S. Notice—Women's Day at Enon Baptist Church, 3rd Sunday in October. All Christian women are invited. Rev. Jones Watkins, D. D., Pastor. Madame Carrie P. Washington, President. Madame F. E. Butler, Secretary. Madame Virginia Lawson, Directress. Special Notice! C. Y. W. C. A., Sunday, October 20th, at 5 p. m. Special Rally for the benefit of the Day Nursery Association. Special Service, interesting program. Please contribute liberally. Mrs. Melissa Miner, Presiding. Mrs. E. P. Calloway, Assisting. Mrs. M. E. Murphy, President. Miss Emma Bright, Secretary. Special Notice. The members of St. Johns A. M. E. Church will give a reception to Bishop L. J. Coppin Wednesday evening, October 16th. Admission 15 cents, refreshments free. Miss Fannie Chew, Chairman. Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 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. All 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. 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 S P. M. Miss C. Davage. Chairman. At the Mt. Herman Presbyterian Church Mullikin and Spring streets, the Rev. L. Z. Johnson, D. D. will preach a special sermon to the Willing Hustlers Sunday, October 13, 1912 at S o'clock p. m. Fall Rally, Sunday October 20. The choir and congregation of the Pennsylvania Ave. A. M. E. Zion Church will be present, and the pastor, Rev. J. W. McDonald, D. D. will preach at 3.30 p. m. Bishop J. Dixon of the Union Methodist Church, will preach at S p. m. Everybody come and help us. Dr. Thomas H. Lee, pastor. Sunday Morning, October 13, 11 a. m. Hear Dr. Ernest Lyon Sunday morning at John Wesley M. E. Church, corner Sharp and Montgomery streets, on the 5th of his popular series of instructive sermons. Subject: "Gideon," the Warrior Judge. All-day meeting, light lunch served. 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Sunday School Railway Montgomery street near Charles Fallolujah Heights, Molody Grove and re SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 1912, 2.30 P. Serial Orchestra. Admission by Ticket o Tickets Free at the Church Men's Passenger Agent Rev. J. W. Norris, T Don't Fail to Hear This Concert by the Choir of St. Paul M. H. SUNDAY EVENING, OCT. 13th at 8.30 For the benefit of the Trustees Rally Over Offering at the Door. Come, ev Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor The Freeland Organist Thos. H. Frank Mini-Classic Concert at Galilean A. CURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 1912, 8.15 P. Reception before and after Musicale Orchestra will render catchy music for the Baltimore's favorites will appear presenting M. GROSS, In New Dramatic Selections ARGUERITE DORSEY, Baltimores Brilliant Yo R. T. H. KERR, Accomplished Young Violinist MASTER O. Z. WATTS, Wonderful Baritone Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey, Director Les Galilean Fishermen Admission via Ebenezer A.M.E. 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Ellsworth Toomey, Director WANTED—30 boys over sixteen years of age. Big wages. Receive your money every day. Burns & Russell Company. Dundalk, Md. Take Bay Shore cars. Opening of Fall Display of ...Millinery... Ladies' latest style trimmed hats, all shapes. Also nutrimmed hats, birds, feathers and flowers. Call and examine our stock. MME. R. CREDITT 1137 N. Carey Street. SPECIAL NOTICE! The Exchange Savings and Loan Association, 1105 Druid Hill Avenue, has changed its time of meeting from Monday evening to Tuesday evening, from 7 to 9 o'clock. oc3t G. W. Anderson. Sec'y. FAP NEAR $100 m many years' experience right rooms for examination equipped modern science. CHARGE OR OBLIGATION better service, as thousands of y. The marvel of the age— named or Rimless Eyeglasses or rigger-piece mounting, for DOLLAR BIFOCALS. best and best in Bifocals? A near and far with the one of Kryptoks, Bisight and all ones to show and perfect vis- Demonstration Optical Co.. W STREET-309 et. Open Saturday Nights. A Lecture Course LECTURE COURSE, under the ausp hood of St. Paul M. E. Church, W wood, Pastor. During the fall and extending to May. 1913. Everybody will be made welcome. Evening, October 14th, at 8.30 P. M. business men, MR. H. M. BURKETT among Our People, And How to Acquire he should hear this lecture. of Committee. in. President of Brotherhood. versary Service THE— Briarchie, No. 9 FELLOWS DESLEY M. E. CHURCH stgomery Streets OBER 20th at 8 O'CLOCK in arranged for the occasion in the lecture room of the church p. m. Captain J. H. Smith, Recorder NILE TROUBADOURS Toomey, Director Isbury M. E. Church DAY EXCURSION Day School Railway Company set near Charles Molody Grove and return 13th, 1912, 2.30 P. M. Admission by Ticket only. at the Church Rev. J. W. Norris, Traffic Manager To Hear This Dir of St. Paul M.E, Church G, OCT. 13th at 8.30 at the Trustees Rally Door. Come, everybody come. Forwood, Pastor Thos. H. Franklin, Director Art at Galilean Auditorium R 24th, 1912, 8.15 P. M. and after Musicale catchy music for the reception will appear presenting dramatic Selections Baltimores Brilliant Young Soprano explished Young Violinist ITS, Wonderful Baritone Soloist Toomey, Director Admission, 25 Cents C. F. PATTERSON LADIES AND GENTS TAILOR CLEANING, PRESSING, REMODELING Call at the Patterson Dye Works 1300½ Argyle Avenue THE EASTERN SHORE AND PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE, Boarding and Lodging by Day or Week. 7 SOUTH CAROLINE STREET, Bet. Baltimore and Lombard Sts. REGISTER CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts CENTENIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Frank Trigg, of Lynchburg, Va. 2.20 p. m., Sunday School. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 3 p. m., Pastor, Choir and Congregation of St. Luke will hold special service. 4 p. m., Epworth League. Mme. Helen A. Cooper, President. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. George E. Curry, of Gettysburg, Pa. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., The Pastor will deliver the famous Railroad Sermon, followed with two weeks revival. The Sunday School will be present 3 p. m., Sunday School. Everybody welcome. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. 7.30 p. m., Song Service. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Samuel Dixon. Everybody welcome Miss E. M. Cooper, Pres. W. C. Tongue, Supt. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Service in the interest of T. P. Kelson's tribe. 7, 30 p. m., Morgan College 40th Anniversary — Prof. T. H. Kiah, of Princess Anne Academy. Every possible attention given to strangers—Seats Free W. A. Jones, Supt. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. 9.30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. T. H. Kiah, Princess Anne Academy. 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 P. M., Sermon by Rev. S. R. Hughes, Eastern Chapel, accompanied by choir and congregation. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres. E. L. Ulan Association, 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, OCT. 13th, at 5 P. M. King's Daughters Day. Mrs. Addison, of Union Baptist Church, will make an address. Mrs. Amanda Robinson, chairman of Religious Committee, will preside. Good music. M. E. Murphy, President, E. E. Bright, Secretary. Rev. A. Young will deliver his famous Railroad Sermon at Whatcoat M. E. Church, King's Hill, Pine and Franklin streets, Sunday, October 18th, at 11 a. m. Don't miss the train. Revival in progress. 11 a. m., Special sermon by the minister. 3 p. m., Special service in the Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. E. B. Gordon, D. D., of Washington D. C. Music by choir, solos and male quartet. Mrs. Eulalia Reid Calloway, assisted by Mr. Nelson Tunstall and other singers of note.. Monday, S p. m., Address "The Tomato Vine in the Parsonage Yard" Rev. S. S. Jolly, D. D., Cambridge, Md. Special music by the choir. Harvest Home Supper served at 9.30 p. m. All the good things of the season. Admission to Lecture and Supper, 25 cents. Mrs. Alice Taylor, Chairman. Mrs. Lillian Lottier, Secretary. Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson, Treasurer. Mrs. Elinor B. Williams, President. Come and let us have a great day for the Lord. ANNUAL LOCAL PREACHERS' DAY At Mt. Zion M. E. Church, 'Ellicott City, Md., Sunday, October 13, 1912. 10 a. m., Experience Meeting. 11.30 a. m., Sermon by Rev. William Thomas, Dayton, Md., after which a great prayer meeting by the band of Ames Memorial Church, Baltimore, Bro. Joseph Harris, Leader. 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev, R. A. Green of Green Spring Valley, Md., after which another prayer meeting. Fight for victory. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. L. A. Maloy, of Baltimore City. Rev. J. H. Carter, conductor. Rev. J. H. Goodrich, pastor. PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Residence: 1842 N. Calhoun Street Fifteenth Anniversary Celebration and Reopening. 9 a. m., Prayer and Praise Meeting. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4 p. m., Preaching by Bishop Coppin. 6.30 p. m., Opening of League. Special program. 8 p. m., Preaching by Rev. P. W. Wortham, P. E. Services each night during the week of the Anniversary. 4 Friday night, Oct. 19th, Union Supper. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Special Program in the Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Aquila Brooks. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor or Stranger. All are invited. John Murray, Pres. of the League. Herbert Frisby, Supt. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Amelia Martin, Pres. of League BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Bill, 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. Seventh Anniversary. 11 a. m., Special Services. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 P. M. Leed's Unity Ancient Progressive Order of Odd Fellows. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. Mr. Samuel E. Robinson, Prea. 8 p. m., Ladies' Platform Services by the Stewardesses. 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., Preaching. A Grand Reception to Bishop Cop- pin. Wednesday evening, Oct. 16th. ALLEN A. M. E. OHCHUR Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev.L. J. Jordan, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. A. A. Murray, of Randallstown, Md. 2.30 p. m., Snnday School. 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. I. N. Ross, D. D., of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Ohurch, Washington, D. C. 4.30 p. m., Allen League. 8 p. m., sermon by Bishop L. J. Coppin, D. D. 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 Subject: "I have put off my coat, how shall I put it on?" 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5.40 p. m., Allen League. 7.30 p. m., Special Sermon to the G. U. O. of O. F. See Special Notice. All tribe leaders are requested to meet Sunday morning. Special instructions. CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street. Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard, pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Samuel Myers. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Richard Thomas. 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. J. R. Richard. 8 n. m., Sermon by an Able Devine. Notice! There will be a sermon preached to a company at Gillis Mem. M. P. Church, Stockton St., Wednesday night, Oct. 16th, at 8 p. m., by Rev. Matthew Williams. of Mt. Zion Church. Choir and congregation invited. Special Services PENNSYLVANIA AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Sunday, October 20, 1912. Rev. J. W. MacDouald, D. D., Pastor. Subject: "The Destruction of the Titanic" vs. "The Wireless Handwriting on the Wall." Special music: Solo, duet and chorus. Sunday School: 2.30 p. m., W. W. Brown, Supt. Varick Christian Endeavor at 6 p. m. Orchestra. J. B. Alkins, President. All cordially welcome. --- THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MARYLAND Denton, Md., Oct. 10—Presiding Elder R. E. Ford, of the Easton District, held his Quarterly Conference at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday night. Reports showed that the church is in a splendid condition. No indebtedness on the Trustees' department. Mrs. F. T. Johnson has returned home from Ocean City, N. J., where she has been spending the summer. Mrs. John W. Clark, of Philadelphia visited her father and sister last week. Mr. Armstead Williams and Miss Annie C. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boston celebrated their third wedding anniversary Sunday. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Bryant and Mr. Richard Neal and Miss Loretta Seaton of Washington D. C., sister of Mrs. Boston. The presents were numerous and handsome. The husband presented the wife a purse of five dollars in gold. The Misses Belle Wheeler, Helen Wheeler and Nettie Boston have gone to Hampton Institute. Messrs Arthur Bryant and Harry Thomas have re entered Delaware State College. Mrs. John W. Smith and little son, John, are visiting friends in Philadelphia. Court is in session now and the proprietors of restaurants are kept busy. Mr. W. W. Moore is having his residence beautified by a fine coat of paint and paper. Snow Hill News (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., Oct. 10 — Mrs. Mary Williams, better known as Mary Levy, died Thursday and was buried Saturday at the Mt. Zion Cemetery. John H. Nelson and Engling Nelson came from Philadelphia Friday who attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Mary Williams. Mrs. Julia Hubbel entertained a number of friends Wednesday night. The mock trial at the M. E. Church Wednesday night was a congress Mrs.Mary Queen Henry and Miss Helen R. Henry, who have been spending sometime in Baltimore, returned home Wednesday. Miss Annie Hubbell returned to Philadelphia, Monday. Fairfield Happenings. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Fairfield. Md., Oct. 10 — The Educational School Club gave its first entertainment for the season Monday evening. Receipts about $15.00. W. W. Brown, Pres. of the club, made a short speech, telling how important the work is. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Brent and Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Brown went to Philadelphia Sunday to see Mr. B. M. Stillean, uncle of Mrs. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Brown also visited Wesley A. M. E. Zion S. S. where they made short speeches. Miss Mary E. Johnson began teaching school here Oct. 1. About 50 pupils are now enrolled. Taft and Roosevelt campaigners are now at work in our town. Many of Fairfield's best citizens attended the 10th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Organ Broks of Brooklyn. Thursday of last week. Easton Item. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Easton, Md.. Oct. 9 - Communion services were held at Bethel Church Sunday night. Rev. S. H. Cooper preached to the Allen Christian Endeavor League. Mr. William Jenkins and Miss Annie Blackwell were married October 3, 1912, at the residence of Mr. Joseph at eight o'clock. Mr. George Rasin and Miss Carrie Thomas were married October 3. A reception followed at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown. Mrs. Thomas Martin, of Philadelphia, is visiting her sister Miss Missirau Parson. Mrs. Emma Gibson has returned home after spending a short time in Pittstield with her son, Norman Gibson. Mrs. May Kelson is on the sick list. Mrs. Georige Howard is quite ill at her home. Miss Ada Brummer, of Trappe, was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Florence Richardson. Mr. Hoffman Richardson spent some time in Baltimore last week. Miss Louise V. Johnson, of Sewickley, has been visiting her sister. Mrs. James E. Johnson, of 207 Talbot Lane. Bladensburg Briefs. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Bladensburg, Md., Oct. 10 — A successful rally closed at Dent's A. M. E. Church Sunday night. Following an excellent sermon by the pastor, Rev. J. D. Banks, the various captains reported as follows: A. Bowie, $51.60; B. Culley, $54.45; R. Carroll, $25.28; R. Wright, $23.00; O. Johnson, $17.75, and J. Gray, $16.50. With the stewards' collection, the amount raised totalled $205.98. Emam Wright is secretary of the church. Moses In Annual Session Next Week The forty-fifth annual session of the Grand Encampment of the Grand United Order of Brothers and Sisters. Sons and Daughters of Moses will be held in Brooklyn, N. Y., beginning next Tuesday. At the opening session, Grand Master Solomon Bond, of this city, will deliver his annual address. A reception will be tendered the house of princes of the order Tuesday night. The following afternoon the annual sermon will be preached by Rev. C. P. Cole at the Bridge Street A. M. E. Church. Memorial services for deceased members will be held that night. A children's session will be held next Thursday afternoon, and that night a big reception will be held. The biennial election of officers will take place Friday afternoon. The present officers are: Solomon A. Bond, Baltimore, grand master; William S. Jones, New York, deputy grand master; Mrs. Elsie Watts, New York, grand vice mistress; James M. Seward, Baltimore, grand financial secretary; Joseph P. Smith, Schnectady, N. [Y., grand recording secretary; Andrew A. Spriggs, Baltimore, grand treasurer; Rev. L. A. Carter, Reisterstown, Md., grand high priest; Katie Laster, East Orange, N. J., grand left hand conductor; Hannah C. Ward, Charles county, Md., grand right hand conductor; Emam Thompson, [Washington, grand right hand supporter; Hester Holt, New York, grand left hand supporter; C. W. Wilson, grand outside sentinel; John Robinson, Brooklyn, N. Y., grand inside sentinel; William Thomas, Orange, N. J., grand marshal, Lenna Hamilton, New York, grand organizer, and L. H. Davenport, Baltimore, grand orator. Look Out-A Great Calamity Is Coming An awful calamity is going to befall Baltimore, according to a prophecy that Rev. Andrew Jones, better known as Prophet Jones makes through the columns of the Afro-American Ledger. The Prophet is now in Waterbury, Conn., and he says that God spoke to him on the evening of September 28, and advised him that some great destruction would happen in this city. He does not say when this destruction will take place, but he says that people ought to cut out the theatres, moving picture places, saloons rathskellers and other places of amusement, and attend church on prayer meeting nights and Sundays, so that they may be prepare for the impending calamity. He also says that God is going to visit earthquakes and pestilence upon the people of the large cities for their continued wickedness. According to the Prophet, sinners must repent if they would escape the wrath that he says is going to come. NORRIS—WATSON. Mr. Joseph H. Norris and Miss Ida M. Watson were quietly married on Tuesday, October 1, at the residence of the bride, 1939 Druid Hill avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ernest Lyon, D. D. Only relatives and a few close friends were present. Night Classes Resumed. Night classes have been resumed at the Clayton-Williams University. 426 W. Biddle street. Courses are offered in the theological and academic branches. Rev. W. J.; Winston is president of the school. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER Anything to Win=The Republican Slogan By A. N. FIELDS The newspaper patriots of the Republican party are exerting every effort to win back the sympathy of the Negro voter. No subterfuge is beneath their solicitation, their last batch of news sent out for the consumption of Negro newspapers contains numerous highly colored misstatements for the purpose of showing the men of color how awful will be his lot if Colonel Roosevelt is elected. It is remarkably strange that the old line Negro leader still lives, exists and has his being in the dead past. They are seemingly unconscious of the fact that we live in an age of unusual intelligence. Their charges of which there is no proof or probability but which in themselves are wholly impossible to be true to the effect that the election of Colonel Roosevelt will mean the stagnation of business and the destruction of the Negro's rights in this country are too absurd for intelligent consideration. Yet it is this class of falsehoods, which by continued repetition through the many Taft paid organs of distruction and abuse, are calculated to mislead those who are already far misled. For forty years this same Republican Party that has the united support of the Negro voters who sat idly by and permitted the disfrancisement of the Southern Negro without a moral protest, yet are told by their chief news dispenser, Mr. Phil H. Brown, whose duty it is to convert the colored brother's honesty and respectability, that the Referendum, Iniative and Recall spell dire distress to the Negro race. Why does not that distinguished writer discuss the issue? The Progressive party contends that the supreme duty of the Nation is the conservation of human resources through an enlightened measure of social and industrial justice. The bone and sinew of chief Brown's argument is to the effect that the Negro must help to elect Taft in order that this remarkable prosperity, of which he says goes "tagging around" with the Republican administration, be continued. There is, of course, a difference between the kind of prosperity of which Mr. Brown writes and the kind the Progressive party is fighting for. The Republican prosperity of the past has been distributed among the favored few, true enough that a few Negroes have been benefactors and if these few benefactors can justify themselves for having surrendered the rights of their race in order that they might accept the purchase price, they then ought to be permitted to rest in peace. The Negroes Vote--How He Can Get It is not information when we say: The Negro is disfranchised in the South, and has been for years; but it is information to say: the Progressive party will help the Negro get the ballot again in the South. Before telling how this is to be done we will show how impossible it will be for him to regain it through the Republican party with which he has for fifty years allied himself. The Negro has been the bone of contention between the two old parties for many years and neither party is willing to drop its old antagonism, and lay a basis for a new political adjustment in the South, which will rehabilitate the Negro in his political rights and privileges. This condition has kept the South practically solid in its political bias and finally, then from the Negro in the South the rights and privileges guaranteed by the constitution and its amendments. Mr. Roosevelt saw the desperate straits into which the Negro had come as result of the policy of the Republican party and with the vision of a seer and the manliness of a stateman, sounded the note for a new adjustment of the race issue in the South, such as will bring friendship between the races, where there has been opposition, and sympathy where there has been ill will, and harmony where there has been distressing friction. The large progressive element in the South, who feel it is time to push off from the shore where the South stranded after the Civil War, and get into the National stream of progress, will also realize the value of the help the Negro in their effort to swing the South into the tides of the new political movement and will therefore proceed to untie the political hands of the Negro by repealing the disfarnchising clauses of the state constitutions and thus they will mismanaged administration. Prosperity springs from the boundless resources of the earth and with popular government and justice it travels hand in hand, meeting in good faith and returning to the honest toiler, some of his legitimate fruits of his labor—the Progressive party contends that the true test of prosperity is the measureless benefits it confers upon the plain people. The Republican Press Agent seems to take delight in telling the country that the Republican party is alone responsible for prosperity. Does not that distinguished writer know that prosperity cannot be produced by legislation? Let it be understood once for all that debts cannot be paid by legislation. True, the debts may be abolished, in fact we may transfer property by visionary and violent laws, but we deceive both ourselves and our constituents if we flatter either ourselves or them with the belief that there is any relief against the conditions which exist otherwise than under a system of constructive regulation of legitimate business, freed from confusion, uncertainty and fruitless legislation. This, and this alone, will produce a normal response to the energy and enterprise of the American business man. It is almost inconceivable that some learned and really well meaning Nergo editors and leaders should try to give the impression that the initiative, referendum and recall will jeopardize the liberty of the American Negro. Faith must indeed be wanting in the breast of any man who can see himself again in servitude. If he is honest in his convictions he is an unsafe leader by reason of his weakness and if he is making the argument, which the majority of them are, as paid advocates of the Republican party, they are unworthy of the confidence and respect of the race. The man or woman who would attempt to obscure all distinct views of public good, to overwhelm all patriotism and enlightened self-interest by loud cries of false danger is indeed an enemy to his race and should be so regarded. It would not be amiss at this time to turn the search light upon the record of some of these stand-gat leaders who are claiming the right as leaders of the race. What substantial progress has been made by reason of their leadership? Their record shows that in every real crisis they have abandoned the race for selfish motives. Their much boasted leadership has had its birth in self-seeking selfish desire to enhance their own success at the expense of the race. Adv. bring the Negro again to his political rights because they can work hand in hand for a better day in the Southland, without bitterness and strife stirred up by the Northern wing of a party natured in hatred and opposition, which has grown up with the years. The white men of the South are waking to the new spirit of progress and her leaders are anxious for the new day, which is premised by the Progressive party. They also know that in order to have standing in the new party they must live to the principle — "A square deal for every man." When the men of the South, white and colored, wake to the fact that their destinies are indissolubly linked together for all time, they will see the importance of working together for the common weal. If these thing can be brought to pass, every intelligent Negro the country over, ought to live up with the Progressive party, select Roosevelt and Johnson and back them up with a congress, in harmony with the magnificent principles of the party. The open door for the Negro in the Progressive party is one for which we have been waiting long and we are entering by the thousands. We are glad the time has come when the colored voters no longer follow the sound of a name, but they are now discussing men and measures, and you can no longer tell a man's politics by the color of his skin. The present campaign is of large importance to the colored people and every man ought to do his duty, by voting for Roosevelt and Johnson and the straight Progressive ticket. Every Negro in the North, East, and West, who puts in a ballot for the Progressive party, gives a mighty pull on his Southern brother's hand, to pull him up again to the enjoyment of his political rights. Adv. ARE YOU A READER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER? You may be a READER but not a SUBSCRIBER. We want your name on our books and we are going to make it worth your while not only to be a READER but a SUBSCRIBER. Now we are going to make you this offer. 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Open for business from S A. M. to 11 P. M. DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER --- THE AFRO-AMERICAN AND THE BALLOT UNSAFE CONDITION OF THE VOTELESS CITIZEN. Brief Review Of The Reconstruction Period And The Trend Of Public Sentiment The Introduction Of Jim-Crow Laws. The fifteenth amendment to the federal constitution extends the right of franchise to all citizens of the United States. It also declares that this right shall not be denied, or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. Claiming that the government has failed to carry out the provisions of the above amendment and the two preceding it with respect to the rights of the colored people, Bishop Alexander Walters of New York says: "As was to be expected, the south opposed this legislation. Its training and traditions were all against the political equality of the black man, and it found it difficult to adjust itself to the new condition. Notwithstanding the opposition the good work continued. Public and private schools were established and the black man encouraged to protect himself by the use of the ballet. "I might add here in support of the enfranchisement of the freedman that a voreless citizen is a greatly handicapped one—a parish in the community. Especially is this rule when such a citizen is a member of a weaker race. This state of affairs continued until 1870, when a change came about. The Republicans had nominated Kutherford D. Hayes of Ohio for the presidency, and the Democratic party had nominated Samuel J. Tilden of New York for the same office. The election was in doubt, and it was finally settled by a commission of fifteen-five justices of the supreme court, five senators and five members from the house of representatives. "The dispute was settled in favor of Rutherford B. Hayes, who was declared president of the United States. It was asserted that a deal had been made between the north and the south by which President Hayes was to withdraw the troops from the south, permitting home rule to obtain. The Negroes were loud in their protest against the dicker. They saw in it great sorrow and tribulation to the freedmen. The federal troops in the south had been their protection and guarantee in the use of the ballot, etc. Their removal meant the overthrow of the Republican administration in the south. "Things were in a chaotic state for awhile. Kukluxism was rampant, but gradually this state of things passed away, and when ynchinesh shall have been a thing of the past the last vestige of this regime shall have disappeared. It came our turn to protest against restrictive legislation, such as the curtailment of political power, the nullification of the war amendments, the introduction of jimrow laws, etc. "The Republican party had gone as far as it thought it wise to go in the way of legislation; hence it booked on with indifference while the Negro was being stripped of the privileges and immunities which the grand old party had given him. The American republic can never be an ideal one while some of its natives born and worthy citizens are denied their political rights guaranteed them by the constitution. "The tendency of the age is toward democracy—true democracy, the democracy that recognizes no color or creed, but worth only. This leaven is at work and is as sure to result in the political emancipation of the black man as the sun shines. The late Justice Brewer said, 'The Negro will surely come into possession of the franchise in all sections of the country.' Mr. Henry Watterson, editor of the Courier-Journal, Louisville, Ky., one of the foremost leaders of the Democratic party—in fact, its oracle—says, 'A new generation of blacks has come upon the scene, and they will finally be allowed their political rights.' "A distinguished Democrat said recently. 'The Democratic party is prepared to give to the black man all he merits.' The Negro is in possession of intelligence, property and character. Surely these entitled him to the ballot. Congressman Sulzer of New York in a recent speech said: 'Equal rights to all and special privilege to none is the fundamental principle of democracy, and the application of this principle to questions as they arise will solve them all in the interest of the plain people of our country. It seems to me it should be the constant effort of colored men in season and out of season to keep this great principle to the front.' "On so doing all the people, without regard to race, religion or previous condition, shall be equal before the law and the door of opportunity under the star of honor of free America ever remain open. The sentiment in favor of this idea is growing apace throughout the country and means much for the future welfare of America. Democracy has no prejudice against any race, but wants to help all sorts and conditions of people to rise step by step to higher levels in the onward march of civilization." MAN OF MANY ADVENTURES. Thrilling Story of Delaware Whiting's Experiences as a Seaman. Washington—Delaware Whiting, the subject of this sketch, is a native of this city and received his early education in the well known Henry Highland Garner public school. From a mere youth he seemed destined to become a child of the sea, and in 1858, at the age of sixteen, he enlisted in the United States navy receiving ship Dale, then stationed at Washington navy yard. Mr. Whiting was rapidly promoted and transferred from ship to ship. It was just after passing the required examination as a wreck blower that he was assigned to the Yantic, then wreck blowing along the coast of the Delaware breakwater, when that ship received orders from the secretary of the navy to blow up the hull of the famous ship Waterloo, then lying off Chatham, Mass. The fearless manner in which this lad went about his new duties would have done credit to a veteran, and the work was brilliantly performed. From that time on "tell" as he was wont to be called, could be relied upon whether the ship sank or swam. What Mr. Whiting is pleased to call the beginning of his foreign mission was in September, 1800, when he was transferred from the Yantic to the Pensacola, bound for Bluefields, Nicaragua, when he was promoted to the rank of second class apprentice. While sailing through the strait of Magellan the Pensacola encountered a severe gale, in which the ship lost three men and two boats. The storm lasted seventeen days and delayed them in reaching the west coast of Chile. The Pensacola's provisions ran low, and the crew for the first time knew what real hunger was. They cast anchor, prayed—a very strange thing for the sailors to do—and waited for the day. While lying in port at Valparaiso the Pensacola was fired upon by the Chileans. Mr. Eagan, the American consul, was appealed to by Admiral McCann for protection. Mr. Whiting was then a signal boy on the Pensacola, and it was the signal given by this black boy that assembled the crew for the onslaught in which several Americans were killed as well as Chileans. The United States had to pay an indemnity of $75,000 to Chile for loss of life and injury to her citizens. This was one of the most thrilling experiences our subject had during his career as a child of the sea. He speaks Spanish, French Italian and Hawaiian and has circumnavigated the globe twice. LIBERAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN VOTE Professor Greener Joins Democrats, Trend Toward Independence Grows. The attitude of the colored voters in the various sections of the country toward the Democratic party has undergone a remarkable change during the past decade. Time was when any alliance with any other political organization except the Republican party would be frowned upon by the masses of our people. But the race is advancing along all lines of activity and thought in the direction of equal justice and full constitutional rights for all Americans regardless of race. Public officials in the state and national government or those who are candidates for such position and are in favor of the just enforcement of the law as law and not according to color will receive reasonable support from Afro-Americans. In the present political campaign our people are to be found in the ranks of all parties. Independence in voting is the trend of the age among the body politic in America. Strict party lines are no longer followed. The man or party that favors the best interest of all the people alike occupies a conspicuous place in the affections of the people and especially with those who are making an effort to become secured in those rights guaranteed to citizens of the United States by the constitution. It will be news to the many friends of Professor Richard T. Greener, former United States consul to Bombay and later to Vladivostok, Russia, that he has renounced his allegiance to the Republican party. In a letter to a friend in New York from his home in Chicago, Oct. 1, Professor Greener says: "You will not be surprised when you receive this letter to know that I have thrown off my Republican allegiance for good and all, an act possibly too long delayed, and shall take my chances in the open advocacy of Wilson and Marshall throughout the country in this campaign wherever I shall be heard." Afro-Americans' Year of Jubilee. Sept. 22 was the fiftieth anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation by President Lincoln. Thus the year 1912 marks the beginning of the colored man's year of jubilee in America. The future of the race is bright and full of promise. We belong to a race which has come up through many hardships, but we have never yet lost faith in our ability to make progress commensurate with our opportunities. Next World's W. C. T. U. Convention. The next annual meeting of the world's convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union will be held in Brooklyn in 1913. The organization has a large following among the colored women in the City of Churches, and they will take an active part in the proceedings of the convention when it meets. The national body is presided over by Mrs. Lillian M. Stevens. ODD FELLOWS' BIENNIAL. Johnson Tells Why B. J. Davis Was Not Elected Grand Master. Washington—Henry Lincoln Johnson, deputy grand master of the Odd Fellows, says that the failure of the recent session of the biennial movable committee of the order held in Atlanta to elect officers will not make a division in the order. He asserts that the failure of Benjamin J. Davis to be elected to the grand mastership was caused by Grand Master Edward H. Morris refusing to allow the calling of the roll of the Georgia delegates when the election was taking place. SUNDAY SCHOOL Lesson II.—Fourth Quarter, For Oct. 13, 1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES Text of the Lesson, Mark vii, 1-1 Memory Verses, 5, 6—Golden Tox Rom. xiv, 17—Commentary Prepares by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Taking up the incidents between the "Davis had enough votes to elect him," said Mr. Johnson. "The votes of New York, Florida and Alabama had been taken when the name of Georgia was called. He had over 500 delegates in their seats, but Mr. Morris refused to allow the calling of the roll. "He suggested that the accredited delegates, whose credentials the convention had received. If they were in their seats, he counted. But this was re- [Name] HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON. fused. Mississippi was united with Georgia for Mr. Davis, and he would have been elected beyond a doubt if the delegates had been polled. The convention had been extremely harmonious until the election was gone into. "I must say for the information of those who do not know of Mr. Davis' work in the order that the Old Fellows in Georgia have grown very strong numerically and financially since he became active ten years ago. A debt of $2,000 has been wiped out and thousands of dollars placed in bank. "The $100,000 state headquarters now going up in Atlanta is a monument to his industry. He will continue to labor for the upbuilding of the order and will ask the support of every loyal Odd Fellow for his election as grand master at the next B. M. C." WORK OF MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT WINS PRAISE Educational Value of Unique Institution Evokes Favorable Comment. The music school settlement in New York which was started in 1011 has made wonderful progress. Although practically a new venture as such among Afro-Americans, it has outgrown its quarters in Sixty-second street and will soon move into a more suitable building in the Harlem section of the city. Over 2,000 lessons have been given to children and adults within the past nine months. The teachers are now busy with the formation of a large chorus which they expect to make one of the most attractive features of the settlement work during the coming winter. The educational appeal to our people through music has long been considered a pertinent feature of race progress. Some of the leading educators of the south, including the presidents of many of the larger industrial schools, give it as their opinion that the music school settlement is creating a common basis of friendship and helpful co-operation between white and colored people which will promote general interest and a better understanding of the best methods to be used in their educational work. Though the settlement school has for its main work its sociological purpose, there could be no stronger proof of its value as a path breaker, musically, than the fact that some of the best compositions performed at the first concert, given in May, 1911, were instantly accepted for publication and evoked from Schindler, who saw these compositions in manuscript, the most favorable comment. Room in the South For More Business. At the recent meeting of the National Negro Business league held in Chicago President Booker T. Washington in his annual address emphasized the fact that there is room in the south among Afro-Americans for 5,000 additional dry goods stores, 8,000 grocery stores, 3,500 drug stores, 2,000 shoe stores and 1,500 military stores. He also said that in order that the Negroes in this country shall advance in economic directions the teacher, the minister, the business man and all others who are interested in race and national development must co-operate. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson II.—Fourth Quarter, For Oct. 13, 1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Mark vii, 1-13. Memory Verses. 5, 6—Golden Text. Rom. xiv, 17—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Taking up the incidents between the last lesson and this one we note that because they did not consider His wondrous works, such as the feeding of the thousands, they were amazed at His stilling the storm and walking on the sea. That was Israel's trouble all through, and it is ours; we do not consider, or if we do it is ourselves or our circumstances or people and not Him who should occupy all our thoughts (vs. 52; Heb. ill. 1; xil. 3). In chap. vi. 53-56, what a multitude of sick folks gather unto Him, see the streets in the villages filled with them, all hoping that He would pass near enough for them to touch the border of His garment; how beautiful to read that "as many as touched Him were made whole." Then follows the great discourse on the bread of life, the bread which came down from Heaven, even Himself; and His reply to the question, "What shall we do that we might work the works of God?" In considering His reply remember that believing means receiving (John i, 12) or committing oneself unto Him (John ii, 14). I am continually helped by John vi. 57. "As the living Father bath sent Me, and I live by the Father, so he that eateth Me, even he shall live by Me." Also verse 63. "The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit and they are life." To many even among true believers. He and His words are still hidden manna of which they have not yet tasted the sweetness, or having no spiritual appetite they loathe the heavenly food. They have life, having Him, but not abundant life. There were many in His day, as there were also in the days of the prophets and as there are in our own time, whose religion is wholly outward, simply a matter of externals, of outward forms and ceremonies—they are referred to in verse 6 of our lesson in a quotation from Isaiah. Let us hear two quotations from the prophets concerning them. "This people draw near Me with their mouth and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their heart far from Me, and their fear toward Me is taught by the precept of men" "They come unto them as the people coneth, and they sit before them as my people, and they hear their words, but they will not do them, for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness" (Isa, xxix, 13: Ezek. xxiii, 21). In addition to what our Lord said about them in this lesson He said elsewhere "All their works they do for to be seen of men." "Ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within are full of extortion and excess." "Ye outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within are full of hypocrisy and iniquity" (Matt. xxiii, 5. 25-28). These are the men who, in the lesson for today, find fault with Christ and His disciples for not practicing the many outward washings of their religion. There are multitudes of such formalists still who are very religious, but it is all outward, and they know not the true God, who searcheth hearts (I Sam, xv, 1; I Chron. xxviii, 9; Jer. xvii, 10; Rev. ii, 23). In II Tim. iii, 15, we read that the end of this age will be characterized by a form of godliness without any power, and truly it is already visible enough and tending to a greater manifestation of the same. Inasmuch as it was foretold that it would be so, we are not surprised at it, and rejoice that He cannot fail nor be discouraged (Isa. xlii, 4), but the question may well search us. Am I real in my life, living before God rather than men and studying to show myself approved unto God (II Tim. iii. 15; II Cor. v. 9). Our Lord desires a holy people, a people meet for His use (I Pet. i. 15, 16; II Tim. ii. 21), but the cleansing must be inward, by His spirit and His word applying the blood (Ps. ii. 10; Rom. xii. 2; John xvii. 17; Eph. v. 25, 26). This matter of defilement by unwashed hands is briefly and decidedly disposed of by our Lord in these words, "To eat with unwashed hands defileth not a man" (Matt. xv. 20). In Matt. xv. 11, and verse 15 of our lesson we learn that what cometh out of the mouth, not that which goeth into the mouth, defileth a person, for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth swinketh, and out of the ear heart processeth all evil deeds and words (vss. 20; Matt. xlii, 34). No mere outward religion is of any eternal value, but may be of some benefit as far as this present world is concerned. The great cry of today about the uplift of the race, the Christianizing of nations, making an end of war, etc., is all from the proud, foolish heart of man, without any reference to the great Prince of Peace, who alone can bring peace. All more human effort as well as all people who are not God's planting must be rooted up, overthrown, broken to pieces, and He who created all things by His word shall bring peace on earth by His word. He will speak peace. His word will do it, as it will also slay the wicked (Is. lxxvv. S: xlvi. 0; Isa. xi. 4). Only by His word and His spirit revealing Himself can He give peace to any individual, but to any one thus receiving Him. He becomes peace indeed, life indeed, eternal redemption. ```markdown ``` Daddy's Bedtime Story Blinkers Liked To Bark at The Moon OME is a good place for boys and girls to stay. Evelyn and Jack were not always so sure of this, although they were careful not to say so when Patchie was about. Patchie was Jack's new fox terrier puppy, and Patchie was such a care. Daddy laughed at Patchie. "When he gets older he'll have more sense," he would say when the children complained of the pranks of their pet. "Blinkers learned better, and he was a good deal worse than our Patchie. Blinkers was a little fox terrier puppy with black marks over his eyes. "Sometimes when he had been very, very bad the folks would say, 'We just can't keep that puppy any longer.' Then the little girl whose doggie Blinkers was would wail and weep until she was told that Blinkers would be given another chance. "You'll wear out your welcome sooner or later, mark my words,' old Watch, the big Newfoundland, who lived in the stable, often warned Blinkers, and then Blinkers would be solemn and quiet for as much as ten minutes. "The moon always interested Blinkers very much. He wondered what it was and why it stared down at him so, and when the moon played hide and seek among the clouds Blinkers would go wild with excitement. He would bark and bark until sometimes his folks got tired of hearing him and scolded. "One evening when the moon was bright and round he made such a fuss that his master said: "If that dog doesn't stop his yapping I'm going to catch him and put him into the cellar before we go to bed." "Blinkers heard and dodged behind the rosebush. When the gate was opened he went scampering down the road as fast as his fat legs would carry, him. "Woof, woof!" barked Watch. 'Come back! Come back! You'll be sorry, for running away." "Blinkers made straight for the flats, the stretch of land where the sea crept in in many little inlets and streams. clept. "Bow, wow, wow!" he barked as loud as he could. "Moon, old moon, come down and play with me!" "No; the moon didn't pay any attention to him, but a flock of wild gesees that had been feeding in the grass rose in the air, screeching and scolding." "Chase him!" Chase him! cried the old leader of the flock, and they darted at the little dog, hissing and threatening till he turned, yelping, and run home as fast as his legs had taken him away." PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS New and Second-Hand Furniture Stoves, Oileioths, Mattings Carpets, etc. Packing and Shipping to any part of the city or country. Moving Wagons for Hire Cash prizes for your old Antique Furniture C. & P. Phone Mt. Vernon 4010-M 12m-14-in OLIVER J. CAULK ...House Painter... ...And Paper Hanger... 2143 Druid Hill Avenue. Madison 1029. House Painting Glazing, Graining Enameling, Floors Stained—Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. NOTICE! The attention of the public and pleasure seekers is called to the New Good Hope Hall, West Lexington St., between Pearl and Pine Sts. Patronage is solicited. 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Use the famous reconstructive Tonic "STRENGTH & LIFE" which prevents Tuberculosis 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 process of building up. Dr. Campbell is Specialist in Tuberculosis. Indigestion. Neurosis & Rheumatism. Has the least death rate of the physicians in Baltimore. He examines thoroughly and tells if case is beyond remedial aid. Call or write Dr. David Newton E. Campbell, 1369 N. Carey Street Baltimore, Md. 1'. Madison 2682 M. List of curres furnished on application. The Wild Goose Chased Blinkers. did girls to stay. Evelyn and Jack were though they were careful not to say so terrier puppy, and Patchie was such he gets older he'll have more sense," named of the pranks of their pet. is a good deal worse than our Patchie, with black marks over his eyes. very, very bad the folks would say. 'We were.' Then the little girl whose doggie she was told that Blinkers would be sooner or later, mark my words,' old red in the stable, often warned Blink- and quiet for as much as ten minutes. tellers very much. He wondered what it so, and when the moon played hide and go wild with excitement. He would has got tired of hearing him and scolded. bright and round he made such a fuss helping I'm going to catch him and put and the rosebush. When the gate was road as fast as his fat legs would carry, come back! Come back! You'll be sorry, ats, the stretch of land where the sea us. and as he could. 'Moon, old moon, come ention to him, but a flock of wild geese in the air, screeching and scolding. the old leader of the flock, and they threatening till he turned, yelping, and him away." ADVERTISERS CHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP CO. "Chesapeake Line" ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS "COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA." For OLD POINT COMFORT and NORFOLK, VA. Steemers leave Baltimore daily except Sunday, at 6.30 P. 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At the tenth anniversary of Allen A. M. E. Church, the scholars of the Sunday School tendered a reception to their teachers on Friday evening, October 4, 1912. Addresses were made by the District Superintendent, Mr. Elmer Henderson, the Superintendent, Mr. Howard Brent, Misses Alice Russell, and Leah Wicks, after which a commendable literary and musical program was rendered by some of Baltimore's best talent. Resolutions of thanks were read by Miss Mary Dixon. A copy of each resolution was presented to each teacher of the Sunday School. Closing remarks were made by the pastor, Rev. P. J. Jordan. Then all retired to the lecture room of the church to partake of a splendid reast. Miss Alice Russell, Chairman. Howard D. Brent, Superintend ent. P. J. Jordan, Pastor. Local Preachers Hold Meeting. The Local Preachers of Baltimore city and vicinity held their second meeting at 720 W. Mulberry street and the election of officers was continued. L A Mallory, Metropolitan, 2nd vice president; Monroe White, St Johns, 3rd vice president; Samuel Rosmary, St. Johns, assistant secretary; Jacob Douglass, Paynes, chaplain. Special attention is called to the local preachers and exhorters to be present at our next meetidg to be held at the above address on next Wednesday, October 16th, at 8 p. m. We regret very much that we are unable to communicate with our brothers by mail due to not having their addresses but we hope to have all of our brethren next Wednesday. AN EVENING OF SONG. Song Service by the choir of Sharp Street, assisted by Miss Henry and others Sunday evening, October 14, at 8 p.m., for the benefit of the Fall Rally, Silver offering at the door. Mrs. Fannie Johnson, Chairman. Large Audiences At Daly's. Good vaudeville, interspersed with catchy songs attracted large audiences at Daly's theatre this week. Those on the bill included the Leroy sisters and Green and Carroll. A varied lot of moving pictures was also one of the features. Ushers To Pay A Visit. The ushers of Waters A. M. E. Church will pay a visit to the expasor Dr. D. P. Seaton, at the Browns' Memorial A.M.E. Church, Washington, D. C., Oct. 20, 1912. All friends are cordially invited. Will leave via B., A. and W. Rrailway, Liberty street station, 8. a. m. H. Stanley, Pres. C. Taylor, Treasurer. M. A. G. Barnes, Secretary. Sunday Morning, October 13, 11 a. m. Hear Dr. Ernest Lyon Sunday morning at John Wesley. M. E. Church, corner Sharp and Montgomery streets, on the 5th of his popular series of instructive sermons. Subject: "Gideon," the Warrior Judge All-day meeting, light lunch served. A call is made for all the members in every part of the city. Come to your spiritual birth place. Come and hear our choir and judge for yourself whether it has any equal in Baltimore. The Annapolis District Conference The 14th annual session of the Annapolis District. Conference, Washington M. E. Conference, was held in Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Ellicott City, Md., September, 25 to 29. Rev. Joseph Wheeler presided. Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., with Revs A. L. Jenkins and J.W. Lavatt, as assistants, was elected secretary. The Rev. J. H. Goodrich, pastor of the church, spared no opportunity to accommodate the conference. Among the visitors who made addresses were the following: Drs. P. O'Connell of Howard University, J. O. Spencer, Pres. of Morgan College; W. W. Van Arsdale, Baltimore M. E. Conference; W. A. C. Hughes, District Superintendent of the Baltimore District; W. C. Thompson, District Supt. Alexandria Dist., and D. D. Turpeau, representing the Anti-Saloon League. Rev. A. L. Jenkins, Reporter. The advisory committee of colored men to the Republican National Committee has chosen Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon and Councilman Harry S. Cummings to direct the Taft campain among the colored voters of Maryland. Report Shows Progressives On The Successful Road. Reports at the Maryland Auxiliary Roosevelt-Johnson Committee during the week indicate that there is a decided trend toward Roosevelt in the city and counties. Perhaps one of the most encouraging reports was that brought from the Eastern Shore by Joseph P. Evans, who made a trip there last week with Mrs. Julia Latyon and Mrs. H. B. Harris, two of the three members of the "flying squadron" of the Progressives. "Over 600 people greeted us at Cambridge," said Mr. Evans. "And that, despite the fact that Republicans held another meeting and had a band to pass by our meeting place and play in an attempt to lure the voters away from our meeting. There were manifestations on every side of approval of the Roosevelt candidacy and Progressive principles. "At Salisbury, the home of the Jacksons, the Republicans gave free tickets out to a moving picture show, but we had several hundred people out to hear Progressive principles explained. A fine audience turned out at Pocomoke City. One thing is apparent. The colored people of Eastern Shore are about to cease being blind followers of the Republican bosses." During the past ten days meetings have been held in various sections of the city and in the counties, and many have declared their intention of voting for Roosevelt and Johnson. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes expresses himself as being much pleased with the outlook. "You have no idea," he told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger, "how many assurances of support have come into us. These come from men who are in no sense politicians, and they show that the voters are aroused. There seems to be a genuine certainty that Roosevelt will get a handsome vote from the race. L. H. Davenport Rev. James H. Robertson, Rev. D. D. Turpeau and Rev. C. H. Stepteau were among others who seemed most optimistic. The Academy orchestra wishes to announce that they are not engaged, and will not play at Germania Electric Park, as advertised on Wednesday evening, October 16, 1912. ...EDUCATION... Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicuring. Also in the making of Braids, Puffs, etc. Combings made up. MADAME M. A. HUNTER 737 George Street. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our friends for their many kindnesses during the illnes and following the death of our daughter, Rosina, for their handsome floral tributes. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony. 2516 Rayner avenue. I wish to thank my many friends for their kindness during the illness of my sister, Mary E. Moore, and for the many expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral designs following her death. Alexina Harris, 62 Winters avenue, Catonsville, Md. A GRAND CONCERT MARRIED WOMEN of Sharp St. Mem. M. E. Church Monday evening, October 21, '12 Proceeds for the benefit of the Corporation Rally. For Congress, 3rd District Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 22 and Precincts 9, 10, 11 and 13 of the 18th Ward. Albert M. Sproesser, Republican Election, Tuesday, Nov. 5th. Polls open 6 a. m. to 5 p. m. Read and Respond! WM. H. TRUSTY The Expert Shoemaker is doing everything that can be done in the business. Shoes made to order; Old shoes made like new. Rubber work a specialty. Whome? Whur! Atm THE CHEUFFERS . CONVENTION AND DANCE. At Galilean Fishermen Auditorium, Friday Even'g, Oct. 25th. Prof: Henderson Kerr's Orchestra. Admission at the door 35 Cts. Tickets bought before October 25th, 25 Cents. Albert Babbs, Pres. Robert Jasper, Manager. THE AFRO=AMERICAN-LEDGER IN MEMORIAM. In memory of our dear mother, Mrs. Ann Maria Farrell, who departed this life nine years ago, October, 10, 1903. Servant of God, well done, Thy glorious warfare's past; The battle fought, the victory, won, And thou art crowned at last. By her daughers, E. J. Parker, and Charlottte Johnson. In sad but loving rememberance of my dear uncle who departed this life one year ago today October 9, 1912. The depth of sorrow I cannot tell The loss of my uncle, I loved so well And while he lies in peaceful sleep His memory I shall always keep. By his loving niece, Rachel Wicks. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear son, Oliver R. Roden, who departed this life 8 years ago October 8, 1908. Oh, how we loved our son No heart one earth can tell; But Jesus loved him better, And called him home to dwell. Had he asked us, well we know, We should say O spare him; Yes, with streaming tear would pray Lord, we love him, let him stay. By his mother, Louisa Hopkins. COATES—In sad but loving remembrance of 'our dear mother, Henrietta Coates, who departed this life on year ago today, October 7, 1911. We often sit and think of her When we are all alone; For memory is the only friend, That grief can call its own. Days of sadness still comes over us, Tears of sorrow silently flow; Fond memories keep our mother near us, Though Heaven claimed her one year ago. By her children, Annie R. Gibsoon, Sarah Driver, Thomas, George and Mary Coates. In loving remembrance of our dear mother, Susan Gittings, who departed this life, October 10, 1899. Loved in life, in death remember- Opening and Closing of A farce in 2 Acts by Sharp Street Memorial M. In the Sch THURSDAY AND FRIDAY Benefit of the School. Two H see the Spanking Machine. Prof ter; Deacon Tidd and Mrs. Amand Committee. Mr. Julius C. Johnson, Jr., Supt. and Closing of the Old District A farce in 2 Acts by the local talent of Pet Memorial M. E. Church Sunday In the School Room DAY AND FRIDAY, OCT. 17 and 18, at the School. Two Hours of Roaring Fur- ing Machine. Prof. Ezekiel Simpkins Hidd and Mrs. Amanda Jerusha Quacken Johnson, Jr., Supt. Miss Annie R. Jo Sharp Street Memorial M. F. Church Sunday School In the School Room THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, OCT. 17 and 18, 8 P. M. Benefit of the School. Two Hours of Roaring Fun. Come and see the Spanking Machine. Prof. Ezekiel Simpkins, Schoolmaster; Deacon Tidd and Mrs. Amanda Jerusha Quackenbush. Skule Committee. Mr. Julius C. Johnson, Jr., Supt. Miss Annie R. Johnson, Chair. HOUSES FOR SALE on terms to suit on Druid H. sion St., Argyle Ave., Myr Carey St., Calhoun St., Str every cross street from H. buy before seeing my list, phone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Sarate 2253. Call from Baltimore's Leading Color JOHN H. OW Undertakers Complete $73.00 FUNE A fine casket worth $65.00, in bla highly polished oak or walnut outside either black, gray or white, to match riages, new and up-to-date; fine burial advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, cifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc., al This funeral cost elsewhere..... Our price.....$73.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $35, $40, No charge for removal of Shipping Funerals, $25.00 1222 Division St..bet. Residence C. & P. P. to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting, Argyle Ave., Nyrtle Ave., Carroll Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount street from Hoffman to Bald seeing my list. Call and see me drop a postal. , 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telepho , 2253. Call from 7 to 9 P. M. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Print JOHN H. OWENS @ S Undertakers & Embalmers Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Co- net worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubb- ray or white, to match casket, as desired; up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, scal, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, co- ced, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest design- ural cost elsewhere. $73.00 Saving you as low as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $10 charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Hoping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Comple- 222 Division St., bet. Dolphin and Lanval- Residence C. & P. Phone, Madison 4067 on terms to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting St., Division St., Argyle Ave., Nyrtle 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. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telephone Gilmor 2253. Call from 7 to 9 P.M. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers in Prices JOHN H. OWENS @ SON Undertakers & Embalmora Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial 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. GET IT AT STOKES & 1016 Druid Hill Aven DR KES & DERR Druid Hill Avenue Corner Ox DRUGS STOKES & DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue Corner Oxford DRUGS 听 --- A man sitting in a chair Dear mother could you speak to me, And could you live again; My aching heart would then be healed, But this I wish in vain Her daughter, Ida. "IF MOTHER WERE HERE" My life is so, weary, So full of sadness and pain Each day brings its shadows Its mists and its rain There is no ray of sunshine My pathway to cheer, But sorrow would vanish If mother were here. Each hope for me is blooming But blooms to decay: Each joy that I treasure Soon withers away, My dreams full of beauty In gloom disappear But soon all would brighten If mother were here. O to lay my poor head On her dear lap once more And feel her soft, fingers Strav lovingly o'er, And catch her fond whispers And glad words of cheer, How soon grief woud vanish, If mother were here. How tender her tones were How loving and sweet; Asshe told me of life And the trials I'd meet, Yet little I cared then, But little did fear, For she was beside me, If mother was here. Now flowers bloom above her And winds in the grass Breathe the low solemn dirge As gently they pass. And I'm left to mourn her With many a tear— O earth would be brighter If mother were here By her loving daughter, Viola Hasty, of the Wilberforce University, Wilberforce., Ohio Mr. Clarence Bright and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Newton, wish to take this method of thanking their many friends for their kind expressions of 'sympathy during the brief illness and recent death of his wife and their daughter, Mrs. Lula T. Bright. Clarence T. Bright. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Newton. of the Old District Schule by the local talent of E. Church Sunday School School Room Y, OCT. 17 and 18, 8 P. M. Hours of Roaring Fun. Come and E. Ezekiel Simpkins, Schoolmass- da Jerusha Quackenbush. Skule M. Miss Annie R. Johnson, Chair Hill Ave., Etting St., Divi- tle Ave., Carrollton Ave., Bricker St., Mount St., and Hoffman to Baker. Don't Call and see me, or tele- toga St., Telephone Gilmon from 7 to 9 P. M. Saved Undertakers in Prices WENS @ SON & Embalmers VERALS $75.00. Complete Back cloth, steel gray or white plush; le case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, with casket, as desired; five heated car- ial robe, embalming, opening grave, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- ll of the latest designs. $136.00 Saving you.....$63.00 $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. remains from Hospitals. 00 and $50.00 Complete. Dolphin and Lanvale. Phone, Madison 4067 POPULAR PRICES DERRY'S venue Corner Oxford U G S- A Mr. J. Edward Smith has purchased the property at 1402 Druid Hill avenue from Mr. A. T. Waller, of New York. Miss Lilian Pitts, formerly of this city, has gone to St. Louis to spend the winter with her brother. Mrs. Maggie Henderson has returned home after spending the summer at Jamestown, R. I. Mr. George A. Elzey, formerly of this city, who is clerk in the New York Post Office, is spending ten days visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Elzey, of 539 Lafayette avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Ross, of 1508 Brunt street, gave an informal reception Friday, October 4, in honor of Mrs. Mary E. Crawford and Mrs. Ada Lewis, both of Boston, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jackson, of 1510 Rice street, entretained as their guest for two weeks Mrs. Mary E. Crawford and Mrs. Ada Lweis, of Boston, Mass. Joseph C. Hamer, Jr., has enrolled as a student in the Howard University, School of Theology. Mrs. Maggie Henderson, of 838 Vine street, wishes to announce the marriage of her daughter Miss Everlie A. Henderson to Mr. John Hall. The wedding took place in Ellicott City, Monday, August 12, 1912. Rev. W. D. Naylor performed the ceremony. Mrs. Ida M. Whiting, of 1526 Montrose street, has returned home from Atlantic City, N. J., where she spent the summer. En route home, she visited New York, Philadelphia and Westfield N. J. Mr. Robert E. Hill, of 915 Rutland avenue, will leave for Wilmington, N. C., on Friday, October 18 to visit friends and relatives. Mr. Hill is a prominent member of the Order of Odd Fellows. He is a native of North Carolina, but has resided with an uncle in this city for some years past. The Misses Cobay of 806 China street have returned from a visit to Southern Maryland. Misses Edna and Eva Dowman, of 639 George street, have returned home from Ocean City, Md., this week. A Quiet Wedding. Mr. W. H. Jackson, of Washington, D. C. and Miss Effie Scott, of Baltimore, were quietly married at the home of Rev. William Alexander, Wednesday evening at 7.30 p.m. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Alexander. Immediately after the ceremony they left on a brief wedding trip to Washington. There they will spend a few days with his father. They will reside here. Old Folks Day At Centennial. Last Sunday was the annual Old Folks' Day at Asbury M. E. Church. The aged guests were brought in carriages to the eleven o'clock service. A special sermon was preached by the pastor Rev. C. G. Cummings followed by the communion at 2 p. m. A very fine dinner was served to more than a hundred old folks. After the dinner there was an experience meeting. The committee of which Mrs. Lydia Nugent was chairman worked faithfully and deserves great credit. Conference To Convene. The Baltimore Annual Conference will convene in its Midyear session next Wednesday, October 19. A splendid program will furnish instructions and helpful information to all who attend. Special papers and addresses by the best talent in the conference. The public is invited to attend. To be held in Bethel Church, corner of Lanvale and Druid. Hill avenue. Rev.D. G. Hill. Pastor. ```markdown ``` FOR SALE—Fine large house on Linden avenue, up-to-date and all conveniences. Apply 1013 Linden avenue. FOR SALE — Fine suburban home, beautiful lawn and flowers, room for garden, rich soil, hennery with wired yard. Five room house in good repair. Piazza entire length of house, coal bin and store house. One apple tree and a few grape vines, nice shade, town water ideal neighborhood, handy to two electric lines and large lot, size 64ft. front and 126 ft. deep. Prace $2,000. Apply to owner, Joseph Plummer. 36 Bloomingdale avenue, Catonsville, Md. FOR RENT — Furnished or unfurnished room [for rent to settled man or woman. Apply after 7 p. m. at 559 Laurens street. PERSONALS Mrs. Lancaster, of 427 N. Pine street, has gone to Brrooklyn, N. Y. for an extended stay. Miss Vinetta Lancaster, of Pine street, has entered St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, Lawrenceville, Va. Mr. Joseph Gonzales, of 720 Mulberry street, has returned from a visit to New York City. Mr. Thaddeus Copeland has returned from Chestertown, Md., where he delivered an address at the Emancipation Celebration. Mrs. Edward Johnson, of 927 Druid Hill avenue, has has retruned from Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Mrs. W. A. C. 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