The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO. 9. SCOTTISH RITE MASONS IN SESSION SCOTTISH RITE MASONS IN SESSION Masons of High Degree Present From all Sections of the Country. BALTIMOREANS TAKE ACTIVE PART. Contribute Memorial Window in Honor of Rev. Dr. J. L. Taylor. New Berne, N. C., Oct-22.—The Supreme [Council], of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, which has been in session here since yesterday morning closed last night with a reception tendered by the citizens of this place. Devotional exercises incidental to the opening session were held in St. Cyprian's Pretestant Episcopal church, Sunday night, and were conducted by Ill., and Rev. Dr. J. L. Taylor, rector. A collection was taken, and the price of a memorial window was contributed by the Supreme Council as a token of its appreciation of the work Dr. Taylor is doing here. The opening session was held in the Masonic Temple and was presided over by Ill. Robert L. Pendleton of Washington D. C. Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander. The sovereign grand commander read his allocation giving a review of the work done during the year. In giving a list of those who have died during thh year, Ill. Pendleton mentioned Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander Ill. J. L. H. Smith who for the past eight years presided over the deliberations of the Supreme Council and whom Ill. Pendleton succeeded. Last night the public exercises were held in St. Luke's A. M. E. Zion church. Welcome addresses were delivered by IsrealHarris Esq. former city councilman who represented his Honor the Mayor who found it impossible to be present; Rev. B. F. Martin of Gastonia R. B. McKary, Esq. grand master of Masosn of North Carolina; Rev. Dr. W. G. Avant, Arch Deacon of North Carolina and I. H. Smith the wealthiest Negro in New Berne. Responses to the welcome addresses were made by Ill. Robert L. Pendleton M. P. S. S. G. C.; George E. Frey Lieutenant Sov. Gr. Com.; Ill. J. P. Evans of Maryland Grand Treasurer; H. E. and grand master of Masons of Maryland; Ill. J. O. Bampfield of Washington D. C. grand secretary general H. E. and J. H. Murphy of Baltimore Grand Master of Ceremonies. Ill. W. W. Lawrence of New Berne was grand master of ceremonies and chairman for the committee of arrangements. The jurisdiction of the Supreme Council embraces all of the Southern States and a large number of the Western states. At the concluding session last night seven Sublime Princess were elevated to the 33rd degree, among whom were Rev. W. Avant and J. L. Taylor. A Successful Insurance Company Muskogee Okla. October 25. The Araham Lincoln Insurance Company with headquarters here in the Brown Building and branches in a number of States is said to be meeting with financial success. The company is an old line concern and has a capital of $200000. Dr. E. P. Brown one of the wealthiest colored men in the South is president of the company. Besides owning considerable real estate in Mississippi and Oklahoma he is also president of the Delta Savings Bank, Greenville Miss. HE HAS MADE HIS CHOICE. PROGRESSIVE ROSEVELT ARMY OF INTELLIGENT COLORED VOTERS COLORED VOTE VICTORY Standing at Armageddon to battle for his rights. [Special to The Afro-American Ledger.] Washington, October 23. — Miss Marion P. Shadd, superivising principal of the eleventh division of the city schools, entertained the principals of schools in the division Saturday night with a recital of her recent visit to Europe. Miss Shadd was accompanied to Europe by Misses Annie O'H. Williamson and Lucinda Cook, both of Baltimore. With the aid of mounted photographs Miss Shadd told of impression of Paris, London, Lucerne, Berne, Venice, Rome, Florence, Munich, Heidelberg, Main, Innsbruck, Liverpool, The Hague and other places. A mereator map prepared in colors by G Smith Wormley was also used in describing the trip. Souvenirs were distributed and refreshments served. Those present included: Misses K. C. Lewis, M. L. Washington, S. C. Lewis, M. E. Shorter, E. D. Barrier, R. A. Boston, A. E. Thompson, N. A. Plummer, A. P. Lewis, J. P. Gillem, G. Smith Wormley and M. Grant Lucas. An open-air class has been started at the Stevens School. The class will be in charge of Dr. Mildred BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, OCT. 26, 1912. Reid, whose medical training has made her valuable as a teacher. There will be 25 pupils in the class. The Y. M. C. A. has begun its fall work. A big revival is being conducted at Ebenezer M. E. Church. There are already nearly 200 conversions reported as well as a large number of accessions to the church. Rev. W. H. Dean is pastor of the church. Prof. Kelly Miller will be one of the speakers at the exercises in connection with the fiftieth anniversary of the American Missionary Association, which takes place in Buffalo next week. Miss Clarice Jones, daughter of Attorney Thomas L. Jones, has been appointed instructor of music in Howard University. She is a graduate of the Ithaca (N.Y.) Conservatory of Music. R. S. Penn is a blueprint inspector in the Nervy department. Messrs. George T. Beason and Charles A. Carpenter of the office of the Register of the Treasury, have recently received promotions. Lincoln Institute Opens. Shelbysville, Ky., Oct. 25—The new Lincoln Institute has been opened with a fair enrollment. Dedication exercises were held last week. The institution is an outgrowth of Berea College, the State Legislature having passed a law several years ago prohibiting colored and white students from attending the college. In Interest Of Missions And Education. Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 25 — Over 300 persons interested in Negro education and missions attended the sixty-first annual session of the American Missionary Association, which came to an end last night after a three-day session. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. Rockwell H. Potter, of Connecticut, whose theme was "The Business of the American Church is Education." In making a plea for the religious education of the Negro, he said: "The Christianity of the American Negro was given to him in slavery, accompanied with cruelties. They were not given a thorough gospel, as it was taught them by their ministers, to whom it would not be advantageous for their slaves to learn the true Gospel and compare it with the treatment received from their teachers." He declared in closing that missionary work should be done at home rather than abroad. Various phases of Negro education were discussed at the session Wednesday night. Charles L. Coon, superintendent of education for North Carolina, delivered an address on "Our Responsibility to the Negro." Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, spoke on "The Open Way to Negro Opportunity." The Fisk Jubilee Singers furnished music at the various services. PRICE THREE CENTS PROGRESSIVE PRINCIPLES WILL HELP THE NEGRO To Secure Those Rights and Privileges Enjoyed by Other Americans. HAS BEEN THE PREY OF FALSE FRIENDS. A. N. Fields Gives Reasons For Supporting Roosevelt and Johnson. A. N. Fields, head of the Negro Press Bureau at the Roosevelt-Johnson headquarters in Chicago, has issued a statement, declaring that the initiative, referendum and recall do not mean less political and civic power for the race, but, on the contrary, would be of great help to the race in securing those privileges which other classes of American citizens enjoy. "The colored citizens occupy a peculiar place in the American body politic. Although in a free country they are not free as other citizens, yet they are forced by circumstances to work out their future and their destiny at the disadvantage of being in competition with free men. They are still to obtain many of the natural and civil rights, long ago won and secured by other men. And because of this peculiar struggle for fundamental rights denied to Negroes the colored citizens are placed in a position in American politics entirely different from that of any other citizen. While the Negro is interested in common with other citizens with the eradication of the evils growing out of the dissipation of our natural and human resources the problems clustering about the tarriff, the trusts, great urban centers, labor and finance, he is more interested and should be in opportunities to obtain more and more for himself those natural and common rights of life and property, which are now denied to him alone. Because of this anomolous position of the Negro in American life, the colored voter has been loyal to party labels, party platforms, and party traditions, long after any of them ceased to be of service to either the Negro or his country. Out of this untoward an unfortunate situation have grown up two classes of so-called Negro leaders, one influenced by money and the other by petty office, but both exist and are supported and forced upon the race, in order that the interests which support their leadership may continue to enjoy the political benefits of the Negro's misplaced confidence and loyalty. 'Because, therefore, of the foregoing considerations, the Negro is interested in any proposition brought before the country as a remedy for any existing evil, more than any other citizen. He not only must ask the question, 'How will this proposition effect my countrymen?' but he must ask and decide in addition thereto: 'How will this proposition affect me in my efforts for larger liberty and social justice?' Because of the Negro's just anxiety and desire to be free as other citizens, he has been the prey of false friends and false leadership, both of whom have advised him against his self and against his interests for more than thirty odd years. One of the important things in this campaign is Continued on Page 4. Well With Nine Stitches In His Heart. Philadelphia, October 24.—John Thompson, a Negro, left the Pennsylvania Hospital well and strong after surviving the operation of having nine stitches taken in his heart. Thompson was stabbed in a quarrell eighty seven days ago. The knife penetrated deep into his heart, and the hospital doctors had little hope of saving his life. He was operated on within two hours and the wound in his heart sewed up without delay. Not only did he live through the operation, but he began immediately to improve, and today he,"was declared well and as strong as before he was wounded. GOVERNOR WILSON FOR SQUARE DEAL Is For Justice, "Executed With Liberality and New York. October 23.—A letter from Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic presidential candidate to Bishop Alexander Walters regretting his inability to be present at a meeting here Saturday night, and stating that he believed in fair play for the race was made public yesterday. The letter follows in part: "It is a matter of geniune disappointment to me that I shall not be able to present at the meeting on Saturday night, but inasmuch as I am cancelling every possible engagement in view of the distressing assault upon Mr. Roosevelt. I do not feel that I can properly add others. I am fulfilling on those to which I have been bound for many weeks. "It would afford me pleasure to be present because there are certain things I want to say. I hope that it seems superfluous to those who know me but to those who do not know me perhaps it is. not unnecessary for me to assure my colored fellow citizens of my earnest wish to see justice done them in every matter, and not mere justice, but justice executed with liberality and cordial good feeling. Every guarantee of our law, every principle of our constitution, commands this, and our sympathy should also make it easy." Annual Fair A Success. Raleigh, N. C., October 25.—The annual fair of the North Carolina Industrial Association came to an end today, after a very successful week. There were many exhibits, and over 400 prizes were awarded. The races attracted many visitors of both races. Prof. R. R. Wright was the principal speaker at the opening exercises. Barber Berry's Success. Frankfort, Ind., Oct. 25 — The "Barber shop chord," has been very profitable for John Berry, colored, who has been employed in a local barber shop. Berry, who has more than ordinary musical ability, wrote two sacred songs, a comic opera and a short story, sending them all to a Chicago company. His offerings were accepted and check for $3,000 for the comic opera, $200 each for the sacred songs and $67 for the story. Tiring of barber shop chords, Berry has resigned his position and gone to Muncie, Ind. in order to devote the whole of his time to music. Washington, Oct. 25 — William H. Lewis, assistant attorney general, was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court this week. SERVICE PLEASES COMPANY. Messrs. Paul and Watts Selected For Important Position on Special Carde Luxe From New Orleans to Houston-Efficient Service May Lead to Change of Policy. New Orleans.-Instances are constantly occurring in which Afro-Americans when given a fair chance are proving their ability to manage business affairs of large consequence. For the accommodation of delegates from a distance to the recent meeting of the national Baptist convention two big railroad companies showed their willingness to give colored men a chance to conduct special dining cars and sleepers. On the Frisco and the Southern Pacific special trains with sleeping and dining car accommodations were provided. On the first special train de luxe over the Southern Pacific en route from New Orleans to Houston, Tex., where the convention was held, Mr. C. H. Paul was in charge of the dining car as conductor, Jesse Young as chef and C. H. PAUL. G. WATTS. three assistant cooks and waiters in sufficient numbers to handle the great throng of passengers. It was something new to see colored men in full charge of a special tourist car, but the novelty proved a boon to the service, and when throng after throng of hungry passengers filed into the beautiful dining room and partook of well cooked meals served by polite and neatly clad waiters comment on the efficiency of Conductor Paul and his men was the order of the day among the passengers. The comments of the delegates and the other passengers so impressed the general traveling passenger agent of the road that he took the first opportunity to congratulate Mr. Paul upon the business and general satisfactory way in which he handled his car and added that such efficiency upon the part of Mr. Paul and his waiters might eventually lead to their being permanently employed for such service. The second special train out from New Orleans en route to Houston was also finely equipped and was in charge of G. Watts as conductor. Mr. Watts' force of capable assistants worked perhaps harder to make a good record, because it was a new experience for them, and, further, they knew that much of their future success in this line depended upon the satisfaction which they gave to the passengers on this trial trip. Mr. Watts has had considerable experience as a waiter during his eight years of constant employment by the Southern Pacific. He stands high in the estimation of the company and can be depended upon to do his full duty in the capacity whatsoever in which he is placed. C. H. Paul has been in the employ of the company for nine years. Always honest, reliable and obliging, he has won a warm spot in the management of the affairs of travel and preparation for big events with the company. To the thousands of porters and dining car waiters on the various railroads throughout the south this event must give encouragement and hope. In proportion as the sentiment for fair play gains headway and Afro-Americans who are competent to fill the various positions in business and other lines of active endeavor are found white men of broad training and business acumen will give them a chance, whether in the north or in the south. Young Men's Business League. The Young Men's Business league of Brooklyn will celebrate its third anniversary by giving a public reception at Crosby hall on Wednesday evening, Nov. 27. The league is composed of young men who are anxious to better their condition by conducting business enterprises. Their success for the past three years has been very en- SOME FORGOTTEN HEROES. Tribute to Brave Colored Soldiers Who Led Fight at Red Bank. Cato Greene, Caesar Power, Cuff Greene, Gay Watson, Henry Taylor, Ichabod Northrup, Philo Philips, Primus Rhodes, Prince Green, Prince Jenks, Prince Vaughn, Reuben Roberts, Richard / Cozzens, Richard Rhodes, Sampson Hazzard, Seipio Brown, Thomas Brown and York Champain. The details of the story of this engagement will not be found in the school histories of today. There is a reason. The heroes were colored men. The nephew of George Washington, Captain Emmiphews, acting under the inspiration of his immortal uncle, commanded one of these black battalions, of whom the historian of that day wrote: "Among the traits which distinguished black regiments was devotion to their officers. In the attack made upon the American lines near Croton river, Westchester county, N. X., on the 13th of May, 1781, Colonel Christopher Greene, the commander of the regiment, was cut down and mortally wounded, but the saber of the enemy only reached him through the bodies of his faithful guard of blacks, who hovered over him, fighting with the utmost daring to protect him until the last man of them was killed." No monumental piles distinguish their "dreamless beds." Not an inch on the page of history has been appropriated to their memory! What a commentary on American fair play! NEW SYSTEM OF SLAVERY CARRIED ON IN THE SOUTH. What President Taft's Administration Has Done to Abolish It. The thirteenth amendment to the constitution of the United States if properly enforced would soon put an end to peonage in the south. It plainly says that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States. This new system of slavery in the south may be defined as causing compulsory service to be rendered by one man to another on the pretext of having him work out, the amount of a debt, real or claimed; also the carrying or enticing of any person from one place to another in order that he may be held in involuntary servitude. The Taft administration, through the department of justice, has done much toward obliterating this foul practice, so common in the south. Attorney General Wickersham in his annual report recommends that the United States statutes upon the subject of peonage and slavery be amended so as to render them more effective. The following is from the annual report of the attorney general: "The vigorous enforcement of the statutes against peonage conducted by the department in the last few years, it is believed, has done much toward stamping out that form of involuntary servitude in many districts, but in some of the southern states this practice appears to be still quite extensively carried on. Prosecutions under the peonage statutes have been instituted in nearly all the southern states and in a few states not in the south. "Convictions, owing to local prejudice, are difficult to secure, but they have been obtained in a number of states. Even where convictions have not been secured it is thought that the acts of cruelty and oppression which frequently mark these peonage cases disclosed in the course of their trial have had the effect of turning the sentiment of the people against the methods which give rise to prosecutions for involuntary servitude. "The chief support of poonage lies in the peculiar system of laws prevailing in some of the southern states intended to compel personal service on the part of laborers. The usual practice under these state laws seems to be for the person who desires the services of a laborer to swear out a warrant against him for some alleged of fense, have him taken before a justice of the pence and bound over to the next term of court, the complainant becoming surety or procuring lint for him and then taking him to his farm or plantation and compelling him to labor through the fear or threat of imprisonment. "Another expedient, expressly authorized by the laws of some states, is for the interested party to confess judgment on behalf of a laborer who has been accused of some offense, pay the same and then have the laborer bound under a contract made under the supervision of the court to work out the indictedness so contracted. The constitutionality of such laws is now in process of being tested by the department." New Member of Board of Education. The appointment of Mr. James F Bourne to the board of education in Atlantic City by the mayor was a step in the right direction. Mr. Bourne has the distinction of being the first Afro American to be thus honored by the city and state authorities, by both of which he has been confirmed in his right as a citizen to hold the position Anniversary of Household of Ruth. Household of Ruth, No. 844. Grand United Order of Old Fellows in Portland, Ore. has completed arrangements for the celebration of its nineteenth anniversary on Tuesday evening, Nov. 12. A "harvest moon" party will be given in connection with the anniversary celebration. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MARYLAND News Gathered By Our Correspondents In Various Parts Of The State. Snow Hill, Md., Oct. '25 — Mr. Edward Martin came home from Camden, N J., very sick. Mr. Edward Dashields has returned home from Lewes, Del., to spend the winter. Rev. S. S. Jolley, of Cambridge, Md., addressed a large Republican Mass Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall, on Tuesday night. Mrs. Millie Parker, after an absence of sixteen years in Boston will again make her home in this place. Mr. Nathan Roxborough, of Atlantic City, has come home to spend the winter. Mrs. William McCray, of Beverly, N. J., is visiting her mother. Mrs. Louisa Laws. Mrs. Julia Hubbell has gone to Wilmington to spend the, winter. Miss Maggie Henry., of Berlin, was the guest of Miss Maggie Tringle, Sunday. Mr. Reginald Henry, went to the Peninsula Hospital for treatment last week. Salisbury Notes. Salisbury. Md., October 25 John Wesley M. E. Church is in a very prosperous condition under the leadership of its pastor, Rev. R. G. Waters. The combined Stewards' and Trustees' Rally which has just closed resulted in $304.50 being raised. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matthewson entertained at dinner Mr. John C. Dancy, of Washington, D. C. Rev. and Mrs. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Chism. Mr. Clinton J. King, of Baltimore, returned home Monday afternoon, after spending a week with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Lee entertained a few friends on Wednesday evening, in honor of the birthday of their daughter, Blanche. Among those present were, Miss Smothers, of Washington, D. C.; Miss Mamie L. Houston, Miss Joe White, Mrs. Clara West; Mrs. Louisa Smith, Mr. Clinton King, of Baltimore; and Misses Blanche Lee and Bessie Leonard. Mr. [Solomon Houston, who has been sick for two weeks, is improving slowly. He has our hopes for a speedy recovery.. Mr. William J. Leonard, of Washington, D. C., returned home on Monday after visiting his brother Mr. Frank Leonard. Fairfield Items. Fairfield, Md., October 25.—The Auction Pie Social given by Mrs.M. E. Holbrooks and Mrs. W. W. Brown to lengthen the public school work after the county four months are out was a success. About $10 was raised for the school. Mrs. Florence Burse left Thursday to meet her brother and sister Mr. D. F. and Miss Lucy B. Steele in Washington, D. C., with the remains of their brother Quincy M. Steel, who died in Philadelphia, Pa., last Wednesday. From Washington, D. C., they will go to Mocksville, N. C., where the remains will be buried. Mrs. Deshields, mother of M. Isaac J. Deshields, is here with her son. Messs. Walter W. Brown and G. I. Carson, with others, organized a night school, Monday evening. School will open next Monday night at 7 P. M., with G. I. Carson, principal and W. W. Brown, assistant. Fourteen pupils enrolled last night. Mrs. Mary Brooks, of Brooklyn, Md visited Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Tucker to day. A big Bull Moose meeting was held here last night. Mrs. Jesse Brunt and Mrs. Belle Dorsey called to see Mrs. W. W. Brown Tuesday. Those on the sick list are Mr. Isaac J. Deshields, Mrs. Samuel Herd and Mrs. Eva Williams. Cockeysville Briefs. Cockeysville Md., October 25. Mr and Mrs. Fredeick Cockey have moved to Brooklyn N. Y. Women's Day exercises were held at Bazil Chapel A. M. E. Church Sunday and $14.50 was raised. John L. Foote, Jr., and Rufus A. Tucker are attending the State Normal School at Bowie, Md. The memorial services of the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows will be held at Bazil A. M. E. Church this Sunday. Rev. W. H. S. Bailey, is pastor of the church. HUMAN RIGHTS GO ON! "Friends, I tell you I am not thinking of my own success; I am not thinking of my life. I believe in the Progressive movement. I am absorbed in the success of the movement." (In his speech at Milwaukee after he was shot.) Nanticoke, Md., October 25—The public school has opened here with Prof. Peck, of Baltimore, as principal. Mrs. Annie Dachields and Miss Annie Barkley are the assistant teachers. Norris Nutter is on the sick list. Rev. Zora Dashields preached for Rev. Theodore Johnson on Snuday. Watler Ruby, of Cecilton, was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. and Miss Callis and Prof. Thomas, all of Baltimore, were recent visitors here. Mr. Percy Trusty and Mrs. May Trusty, of Dolphin street, Baltimore, have returned home after spending two weeks with Rev. Theodore A. Johnson. Miss Bertha Dashields has accepted a position to teach in Dorchester County. Easton Notes Easton, Md., October 17. — An epidemic of diptheria caused the closing of the public school Monday The teachers at the school are R. N. Gibson, principal Miss Hattie Tilghman, Mrs. Nellie E. Turner, and Isaac Turner, assistants. Rev. Charles Handy preached at Bethel church, last Sunday. Rev. S. H. Cooper, pastor of the church, is in Baltimore. The trustees of the church are planning a harvest home festival. Mrs. May Poney is on the sick list. Salisbury, Md., October 25.—A big celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, came to an end last Friday. Judge Robert H. Terrell, of Washington, delivered an eloquent address at the opening of the celebration. Others who spoke during the week included, Walter B. Miller, John C. Dancy, William P. Jackson and Rev. E. D. W. Jones. A big parade, with floats depicting the progress of the race, along various lines, was held Thursday. Bal:imore County Notes Mr. James Fendrick is ill with a complication of diseases. The ladies of Ruxton M. P. Church closed a very successful rally Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Yates is president and Rev. R. E. Moore pastor. Mr. Edward Smith, of Towson, was drowned at Sparrows Point a few days ago. The body was recovered and taken to Towson for burial. Rev. E. W. Scott, president of the M P. Conference, preached to the Third Street M. P. Church, Washington, Sunday. Rally Day services were held at Tyson M. P. Church, West Roland Park, Sunday. Rev. P. S. Henry, of Baltimore, filled the pulpit in the morning, and Rev. A. M. Molack at night. Rev. Alfred Parker is pastor of the church. 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This young man was principal of the school at El Paso when I visited there about 8 years ago. Then he resigned his position, accepted one in Washington, and took a law course. He is now doing business in Los Angeles, and has an office in one of the leading buildings of the city. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Thomas Webb who were fformerly of Texas, but he is making good in California. They were well acquainted with my private secretary. C. W. Wyckliffe is another big lawyer in town. There was no end to the preachers I met. I have not discussed substantial progress, but I will say that if you are looking for a place to locate, I would advise you to find your way to California. But I left off last week in Denver. I reached there in good shape, met many of my friends, and then I would like to tell you about other things. I was due in Denver Saturday morning about 10:45, but did not reach there until Saturday night about 12.15. I tried to find a carriage to tote me to the home of Dr. J. L. Ford, but failed, so I just turned my attention to walking there. I had already sent a hurry-up lettre to Dr. Ford, telling her that I would reach town that night, so that when I pulled her door bell about 1 o'clock she was sitting up waiting to receive me. She made me welcome to her palatial home. The Lord has blessed her. She is the wife of Rev. J. E. Ford, D. D., pastor of the Bethel Institutional Church, Denver. the largest, and the finest in this country owned by our people. Dr. J. L. Ford is one of the most successful physicians of our race in this country. She is a graduate form a medical college in Chicago and went to Denver with her husband a few years ago, hung out her shingle after she had passed the Board, and the people soon found that she was worthy of their confidence, and did not fail to invite her to take part. When they got sick they sent for her, and when there was to be a reception, she was made chairman of the reception committee. She now enjoys a paying practice. I was soon in the bath tub, and then in bed. Bright and early Sunday morning I was up and trying to get a man to haul my trunk so I could go to church. Rev. David E. Over, pastor of the Baptist Church, and whose official guest I was, called for me, and told me to come on to church on time, and I was there on time. I preached Sunday morning, lectured in the afternoon, preached in the evening, and then lectured Monday afternoon to crowded church of nothing but women. Tuesday morning I took breakfast with good friends of mine, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. P. Westbrooks. Then went to the stable, got on the wagon, for Kansas City. I have a few things to tell you about Kansas City, but think that will wait until after I get around to it next week. From Kansas City, went to Wichita, Kan., thence to Fort Worth, where I spent a night, and from there to Terrell, Texas, to meet the Baptist State convention of that state. It is known as the Missionary and Educational convention, composed of some of the leading men in the whole state. Rev. L. K. Williams, is president, and there are many others interested in the work. Rev. W. L., Dickson, was not there. He is no longer a member He supported the whiskey el- ment, I am told, and the convention barred the door in his face, and now he has entered suit against 19 members of the convention for $50,000. The case is to come up in court next month. I have read the papers, and in order to appeal to the prejudice of the white man, declared that the convention was against him because he wanted to maintain a democrat party among his own race of people. There were many educators there, and the music was of a high order. Mrs. Johanna W. Hill, an accomplished musician, and Mrs. Isadore Cross, from Dallas, were the players from abroad, and then there was the regular church organist, Miss Lulu Cooper, who knows her business from start to finish, and I tell you she took good care of her part. Mrs. Hill is a music teacher, and the daughter of one of the noted preachers of this country, who has been called to his eternal rest. He was a smart man, and then there is his widow, Mrs. A. A. Wilkins, who is secretary of the women's convention, also connected with [Houston college. From this you will readily see that she is a trained woman. Rev. E. Knox was elected, superintendent of missions, and this will perhaps take him from his church in Houston, and I am sure he will do well. Editor Pearson, Editor J. M. Codwell, President F. W. Gross, were, among the men who contributed to my being in the convention, by saying much to me and about me. Now from Terrell. I spent Sunday in Greenville, Texas, then on to this place for a few hours. I was invited here to take dinner with Mr. and Mrs. H Carroll, one of the leading citizens here. They have been liberal in their contribution to the country. They have given to us three daughters and one son, all grown and educated, and making good in the world. I will have to tell you about Greenville, and will mention Misses Mary D., Hattie A., and Corrie L. in my next letter. They are the daughters. If you want to send me a letter, just send to Central Texas College, Waco, Texas. J. O. Midnight. Ulysses G. Chambres to Give Organ Recital The first of a few muscial offerings that Mr. John Willis Brown will present this season will be given at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Monday evening. November the eleventh, by Ulysses G. Chambres, organist, assisted by Charles A. Marshall, baritone of Philadelphia, Pa, and the renown Dixie Serenaders. As this is Mr. Chambres first organ recital here music lovers are anticipating it with keen interest. He is the present organist of the Madison Street Presbyterian Church and will be remembered for his excellent organ playing at the rendition of the Oratorio "St. Paul" by the Mendelsson Choral Society. He is also the pupil of an eminent English organist, and his program will include compositions from the English, German and French schools. Mr. Marshall, the distinguished baritone of Phialdelphia will in this recital, appear here for the first time. He has a beautiful and excellently trained voice and knows how to use it. The Dixie Serenaders, composed of Messrs. Robert J. and Fred. J. Young, Fred Jennings and Joseph L. Porter have been together since the disbanding of Cole and Johnson's show, of which the majority of them were members, and they have played and sung in the leading hotels and drawing rooms throughout the country. They are now in their fourth season at Kernan's Hotel and their selections are of the highest order. Adv. IN COMMERCIAL CIRCLES George E. Newstell has opened a boot, shoe and clothing house at 121 Monroe street, Montgomery, Ala. The store carries a large and varied stock, and it is expected that it will get a large share of the patronage of the 56,000 colored pepole of Montgomery county. Joseph Gordon and Otto U. Scott have opened a wholesale liquour house at 39 W. 135th street, New York city. Though colored men have conducted saloons, in Greater New York for years this is the first venture that anyone has made in the jobbing line. W. L. Neighbors, cashier of a bank of Chicago, is visiting Negro banks in the South. His visit is in connection with some plans of the National Negro Bankers' Association. A handsome new hotel has been opened in Norfolk, Va. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDG R. MATTERS OF EDUCATION. Much Progress Made, but Millions Are Yet in Ignorance. Scattered throughout the states of Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi the American Church institute fosters six colleges for colored youth, male and female. From these schools some 3,000 students have been graduated since the beginning of the organization. Bishop David H. Greer is president of the institution and Bishop Edwin S. Lines is the secretary. The annual report of the secretary, recently issued, is generally encouraging, but regret is expressed that there yet remains a tremendous work to be done in order to reach the millions of colored children of school age who are still without the means or opportunity to get an education. The report gives the following view of the present conditions of the Negro and what remains to be done for the accomplishment of his education. "So much is said today, and truly said, of the extraordinary progress of the Negro—his ownership of more than 24,000 square miles of territory, his more than 500,000 homes, the steady increase of his possessions, real and personal, his 26,000 churches valued at nearly $30,000,000, the more than $25,000,000 he has invested in his own education since the war—that one almost fears such statements as these will mislead the public into thinking that the Negro is succeeding without aid in educating himself. The Atlanta conference of 1901 called the attention of the nation to the fact that fewer than 1,000,000 of the 3,000,000 Negro children of school age were then regularly attending school, and even those attending sessions which lasted only a few months. Though the hunger of Negroes for education is so powerful that wherever opportunity is provided the average daily attendance of Negro children as compared with the enrollment is 77 per cent, in many counties and school districts exceeding the average of white children, nevertheless it is still true that about 50 per cent of the children of common school age are not in school; that the average grant per child throughout the south is hardly more than $2. and that the average length of term is by no manner of means what it ought to be. COLLEGE MEN ELECT FOWLER Philomaths Add Ten New Members and Prepare For Annual Reception. The college fraternity in Pittsburgh known as the Philomaths was organized in the fall of 1911. It is composed of students of the University of Pennsylvania and other institutions for higher learning and has been of considerable benefit to its members in stimulating them with the true spirit of college life. At a recent meeting of the organization plans were perfected for holding the annual reception early in November. Ten new members joined at this meeting, which gives the club a splendid working basis when it has business requiring many details. The election of officers resulted as follows: Richard M. Fowler, Jr., president: Arthur D. Stevenson, vice president: W. Robert Smalls, secretary; William D. Stewart, assistant secretary, and Scott Wold, Jr., treasurer. The board of control is composed of the officers and two members, and Thomas Bailey and Lewis Magge were elected to these positions. HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF JOSEPH C. HARTSHORN. Founder of Great Institution For Young Women Is Not Forgotten. The one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Joseph C. Hartshorn, founder of the Hartshorn Memorial college, Richmond, Va., was fittingly observed by the school for two days, beginning on Thursday, Oct.17. The celebration was held under the direct auspices of the Hartshorn Alumnae association and was largely attended by distinguished educators and friends of the institution from both in and out of the city. The program for Thursday, the 17th, was given by members of the Alumnae association. Friday's program was given over entirely to friends of the college, who told interesting stories of the early struggles of the school to meet the demand for teachers and preachers to break the light of knowledge and carry the gospel message to the newly emancipated colored people, who were without education and lacked proper spiritual understanding. The purpose of the founder and the large results of his labors and of those who are now conducting the work of Hartshorn attracted special attention as the various speakers told their personal story of what they knew of Dr. Hartshorn and the achievements of the college, extending over a period of many years. The effort to raise a special student expense fund was quite successful. Graduates and former students were present in large numbers and seemed pleased with the plans mapped out by the faculty. Opportunity Which Should Be Used. While much satisfaction is expressed for the good record of many of our young men and women in the public and high schools, attention is called to another class of young folks whose duties are such that they cannot attend day school, but they can go to school at night and thereby obtain a liberal education. This is an opportunity which they should not neglect. ...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. FRIENDS ALL WANT IT. Mrs. D. B. Simmons of Silex, Ark, writes: "I tried one bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade and found it to be the best preparation I have ever used. 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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 T hourday 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, 623 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. Some people cannot stand prosperity and Jack Johnson seems to be one of them. The Bull. Moose seems to have the elephant on the run, and it looks as if it was going to keep him ruhning. The colored votes seems to be looking good these days. It is at par, if not a little above. Even our friends the Democrats are seeking a slice of it in these strenuous days. This is as it ought to be. That the cause of the Progressive will not suffer because of the condition of is leader, arrangements are being made for a strenuous home stretch run all along the line next week. Two marks on your ticket will be enough. One for the Roosevelt electors and one for the congressman. Take your choice of the loans, but let the Sewerage Rental alone, or vote against it. Perhaps, after all, it would have been better for the race and Jack Johnson himself had Jim Jeffries put the quietus on him at Reno. Jack has proved himself anything but a credit to his race ever since he came into the championship. He had the opportunity to do a good thing and help his race, although a pugilist, but he fell down and it will be a mighty hard thing for him to recover. Druid Hill avenue taxpayers ought to get together and have an interview with Mayor Preston. Many streets, not as important as this have been slated for repaving, but not a word about this one. It ought to be somebody's business to look after this. We shall have another word to say on this question. When the election is over the Young Men's Christian Association will have the centre of the state up until Thanksgiving Day. Let us aim to make it a Thanksgiving Day indeed. A "flying squadron" consisting of Rev. James E. Churchman of Orange N. J.; Perri W. Howard an eloquent attorney of Jackson Miss, and W. Ashbie Hawkins, the well known Baltimore attorney will invade New England next week. There is great hostility to Taft among the colored voters of New England and a whirlwind campaign has been planned to stop a threatened influx to Woodrow Wilson. PROGRESSIVE PRINCIPLES WILL HELP THE NEGRO Continued from Page 1 the phenomenal effort on the part of the Negro's false friends and leaders to continue the old practice, by false alarms, of frightening the colored voters to continue their support to cetrain interests, by setting forth what will happen to the few rights the Negro now has, if he dare to change or alter his political allegiance or policy. To the detriment of the colored people this alarm racket has been successfu for along time. But alas! its days are numbered now." After stating that predatory wealth and other selfish interests take the initiative necessary and that politicians are now trying to keep the Negro Republican vote intact by holding up the bogey of disfranchisement, as well as that under the present system of pretended representative government, so stoutly defended by those so resourceful in the manufacture of Negro alarms, he continues: "The Negroes of the South have been stripped of one constitutional right after another, and under this very sacred system the colored people did not have the opportunity to exercise the power they had in their own self-defense. So that if their is any system which ought to be repulsive to the Negro as a system, it should be the one under which he has suffered so much throughout the South. It might be well to call attention to the fact that in the states where the principle of the Initiative is in operation, the Negro has not been disfranchised because of its existence. Moreover, under the present system, the Negro, only with the greatest difficulty, is able to get before any legislative committee upon matters affecting his interests. On the other hand under the Initiative the Negro will have the equal power of any citizen, of initiating legislation in his own behalf, and of using his increased power to protect himself, at the time, throwing to the race's dependence upon false friends and upon false leaders. Like the Initiative, the Referendum, instead of disfranchising the Negro or any class of citizens, it greatly enchances the power of all the great body of American citizenship and makes it more and more difficult for any one class to prey upon another." Mr. Fields gives the following reasons why the race should favor the recall of judges: "On account of an aroused public conscience and an awakened civic morality the special interests are retiring from their efforts to control the legislatures and administrative offices, as shown in the progressive States, and have returned their batteries upon the selection and control of the decisions of the court. And the decisions show not only that the judges are being dominated by the baleful influence of the invisible government, but they have gone out of their way to violate the letter and the spirit of the National Constitution to assist in the un-American program of depriving the colored citizens of their civic rights as loyal and law-abiding Americans. The judges have become so independent that they feel at liberty to do and to decide as they please under the guise and forms of law. And no citizen has suffered more through the failure of the judges to administer the law as it is than the Negro. But the masses have felt this independence enough to reach the just conclusion that to complete the plan of restoring the government to the people and making all officials representative and subservient to the interest thereof, that administrative and executive officers should not only be recalled when they show that they have proved recrent to the public trust and interest, but that the judges under the same conditions should be recalled also. The Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the Nation al Civil Rights Bill, passed for the Negro's protection and at every opportunity since then the courts more and more are refusing to give the black citizens equal rights under the law RACES' LAST OPPORTUNITY. "The Initiative, Referendum and Recall constitute the trinity of weapons by means of which the people propose to administer their own government, and there is no class of American citizens who will profit more through the restoration of the government for the classes to the masses, than the colored citizens. This is his opportunity to seize these weapons and do for himself what he has been hoping in vain for more than thirty years that others would do for him." THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER To the Editor: Beginning on the 18th of November the Y. M. C. A. begins its campaign for $25,000 to secure a conditional gift of $25,000 from Mr. Julius Rosenwald, of Chicago, and also a conditional gift of $50,000 from the Central Y. M. C. A. white. Every citizen of color should know about this offer and take an active interest in securing the desired $25,000. All who know the workings, the principles upon which the Association is built acknowledge that we need a modern Y. M. C. A. building for our men and boys. We so often wonder why so many of our young people have gone wrong; preachers preach about it, editors write about it, sociologists and reformers lecture about it, but when all the circumstances are considered the great wonder is how so many have really gone right. And most certainly, conditions are still unsafe for many, and a well equipped, modern Association can do our community a far-reaching good and we take this opportunity to appeal to all well thinking men and women to awake to the situation and heed the call of the Board of Directors in this great undertaking. Several of the larger cities, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, have succeeded in securing these conditional gifts and what these cities have done along this line Baltimore can do. All we need to do is to open our eyes and hearts, and all will be well for the money certainly is here and we feel this a very worthy cause. Believing that we have you and all your interests with the movement, I beg to remain. Very Sincerely, W. F. DeBardeleben, Gen. See'y. Trying For A New Bank New Orleans, Oct. 25-W. D. Neighbors, cashier of the American Bank, Chicago, was in the city this week conferring with leading men of the race regarding banks and banking. There is no bank conducted by the race in this city, but Mr. Neighbors' coming is thought to have brought impetus to a movement which will result in the establishment of one. Mr. Neighbors will visit a number of cities in the South in connection with some plans discussed at the recent meeting of the National Negro Bankers' Association, held in Chicago. Hold's Annual Session Newark, N. J. Oct. 25—The annual session of the Council of Afro-American Presbyterian Churches for the Middle Atlantic States is in session at the Thirteenth Avenue Presbyterian Church. It will continue until Sunday. Revs. L. Z. Johnson and W. Edward Williams are among the Eastmoreans in attendance. Dr. Washington Detroit, Mich., Oct. 25—Booker T. Washington, who has just completed an eight-day tour of the state, criticizes Jack Johnson, who is just now receiving a let of unpleasant notoriety because of his associations with a young white woman. In an address before the Detroit Y.M.C.A. he is quoted as saying: "It is unfortunate that a man with money should use it in a way to injure his own people in the eyes of those who are seeking to uplift his race and improve its conditions. Chicago is now witnessing a good example of the result of educating a man-to earn money without due attention having been given his mental and spiritual development. "In misrepresenting the colored people of the country this man is harming himself the least. I wish to say emphatically that his actions do not meet my personal approval, and I am sure they do not meet with the approval of the colored race. "Johnson," he said, "fortunate, or rather unfortunate, it seems, in the possession of money, is doing a grave injustice to his race. It only goes to prove my contention that all men should be educated along mental and spiritual lines in connection with their physical education. "A man with muscle, minus brains, is a useless creature. Education, in addition to fitting a man for earning money, should prepare him for the attainment of some of life's higher ideals. "Undoubtedly Johnson's actions are repudiated by the great majority of right thinking people of the Negro race." They misrepresent rather than represent their ideals." ROOSEVELT SENTIMENT ON THE INCREASE Roosevelt sentiment has greatly increased among the colored voters of Maryland during the past week. Stirring political rallies have been in nearly every county in the State and meetings were held nightly in the city during the past seven days. Judging by the enthusiasm manifested and the number of assurances made that Taft was not liked by the colored voters of Maryland, the Progressive cause will receive the majority of the colored votes of the State. The Taft forces have been holding meetings nightly during the week, and have been appealing to the voters on the old ground of party regularity, but they have not been successful in stemming the Roosevelt tides. Much of the success of the work among the colored voters is due to the attitude and fairness that Col. L. R. Baldwin, the Progressive leader in Maryland, has taken in dealing with the colored voters of the State. It was largely due to the efforts of Colonel Baldwin and Colonel Carrington that the initial movement for Roosevelt took shape in this State, and eventually succeeded. Joseph P. Evans has rendered yeoman service in arousing the colored voters of the State. Known by his fraternal order connections in every part of Maryland, and a man of great force of energy as well as native ability, he has been active in the Progressive movement since spring. He was a delegate to both the Republican National Convention and the Progressive Convention, and took a conspicuous part in the formation of the new party. He has given unstintedly of his time and his means to the propagation of Progressive principles; and has been the leading force in raising Roosevelt sentiment in Maryland. The headquarters of the Roosevelt - Johnson, at 628 N. Eutau street, have been the mecca for leadingmen of the race from all parts of the State, and from this place the campaign among the colossed voters has been directed. Associated with Mr. Evans are Revs. D. D. Turpeau, W. A. C. Hughes and C. H. Steptaun, all pioneers in the Roosevelt movement The Roosevelt - Johnson Headquarters, in the Equitable Building presents a busy scene, scores of men of all shades of political opinion trooping in daily to tender their active support to the Progressive cause. Colonels Jas. Baldwin and E. C. Carrington, the State chaplain, express themselves as most optimistic as to the result of the campaign. The Republican headquarters, at 109 E. Baltimore street, looks like a deserted village, when the activity there and that at the Roosevelt headquarters are compared. That there is considerable sentiment for Roosevelt in North Carolina and Virginia is the opinion of Mr. Joseph P. Evans, who was in those two States this week. "I spent two days at New Borne, N. C. this week," Mr. Evans told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger, "and found much Roosevelt sentiment there. The thing that stauck me was the sight of scores of white men wearing Roosevelt buttons. At Norfolk I noticed the same thing. The majority of the colored men that I talked with expressed themselves as being in favor of the Progressive party, and I met a number from all parts of the South." Enthusiastic Meeting At Lorely, Md. An enthusiastic meeting of the voters in and around Lorely, Baltimore County, was held at Asbury M. E. Church, Lorely, Wednesday night. The opening speech was made by Rev. D. L. Washington, pastor of the church. The principal address was delivered by Joseph P. Evans, who gave an illuminating outline of the principles for which Roosevelt stood. A resolution was passed endorsing Roosevelt and Johnson. A big meeting of Roosevelt followers was held at Isaiah Baptist Church, Monkton. Md., Friday evening. Adresses were delivered by Rev. R. D. Johnson, William F. Allen and others. A rousing rally of Roosevelt Johnson adherents was held at Reisterstown Wesday. Towson voters turned out in large numbers Tuesday night at THE WELL KNOWN CAPT. GEORGE BROWN, THE WELL-KNOWN STEAMBOAT MAN. the African Union Methodist Protestant Church, where speeches in behalf of the Progressive party were delivered. New York Voters Falling in Line New York October 25—Reports received by James H. Hayes who has charge of the Roosevelt Johnson campaign among colored voters indicate that there is a large drift toward the Progressive Party among the colored voter of the country. In the West Middle Atlantic States and in New England many converts to the Progressive cause have been reported. Flying squadrons have been arranging for the Eastern and Middle States and Maryland. W. Ashbie Hawkins the well known lawyer of Baltimore. Rev. J. C. Church mar of Orange. New Jersey, and Rev. Perri Howard, of New Jersey will form the Eastern squadron; Messrs. John Clinton, Jr., of Philadelphia, and Dr. A. Mark Harris, of New Jersey will form the South Jersey squadron; James N. Vanderbury, Prof. J. H. Shekton, and Rev. J. D. Bouldin, will form the North Jersey squadron; Prof. D. W. Carey of Mississippi, and Rev. D. W. A. C. Hughes the Delaware Squadron. Rev. W. M. Mikin, of Alabama, J. W. Chappel, of West Virginia, and Rev. C. H. Stepears will form the Maryland squadron. This will be no "Jay Rise" but business from beginning to end. There will be something doing every minute. A cornetist will be in the Maryland squadron, and the blasts from the cornet will wake the echoes of Southern and Eastern Maryland. They Think Well Of The Roosevelt-Johnson Auxiliary Committee has received a number of letters from various parts of the state during the past few days giving assurances that the writers are not only enthusiastic Roosevelt supporters, but that there is a rising tide for the Progressive ticket in their section. A number of the letters follow. Rev. R. T. Queen, Vienna, Md. —"There is considerable Roosevelt sentiment in Dorechester county. We had a largely attended Roosevelt meaning a few nights ago, and there was given every indication that the Progressive cause has many adherents." Rev. C. S. Harper, Pomonkey, Md.—"I have always been an adminer of Colonel Roosevelt and am in accord with the Progressive principles. The cartoons that have appeared in the Afro-American Ledger really depict the position of many at this time. Many of us are awakening and seeking refuge with the wise." W. H. Daly of Daly's Theatre—"I am for Colonel Roosevelt and the Progressive party. Roosevelt is efficient and should be elected. Bossism will be eliminated thereby and wrong methods made right." Alvan H. Stanley of 428 N. Caroline srteet — "I am for Theodore Roosevelt because he takes a man regardless of color or creed so long as he measures up to the requirements. Roosevelt is a man of determination progress, justice and ability. Such principles are necessary to constitute good government." "Colonel Roosevelt is a valiant soldier," writes Alexander Morrison, Jr., "and under him is our only opportunity to overthrow the divided army under President Taft and Professor Wilson. The day of battle is rapidly approaching, and that day decides it all. The ammunition of the Philistines and that of God's army must be precisely the same, and each man shall shoot once at the enemy and step aside. Which army shall be the strongest in number is the question of the day, as well as which army shall fire the greatest number of effective shots? Let every man resolve to do his duty and exercise his wisdom. "We are calling for volunteers. Have you enlisted? Or shall you list in the divided army of the Philistines that they may continue to rule by means of a thousand bosses, or shall it be that you are enlisted in the Lord's army to make it possible that we live in love and harmony under the rule of the people." Mr. Morrison ends by asking a plea that the race support the candidacy of Theodore Roosevelt. Colored Voters Divided. Atlantic City, N. J. October 25—The colored voters here are divided politically. Leading men here are dissatisfied with the way the Republican organization treated the zank and file of the race and many have declared for either Rosevelt or Wilborn. Without considering the hostility to the Republican organization there is a genuine enthusiasm among the colored voters in favor of Rosevelt. Robert L. Fitzgerald proprietor of Fitzgerald's Auditorium is the Republican candidate for Freeholder in the Third ward. He will only have a Democratic opponent. Bernhard Seiten the independent Republican candidate having withdrawn and E. A. Philpot the Progressive candidate having been disqualified on account of irregularities in the filing of his nomination papers. Negro Fair Closed. Suffolk, Va., October 16. — The Nansemond County Negro Fair closed yesterday, after the most successful three days in its history. This is the third fair and in point of excellence of exhibits, numbers in attendance, good racing, and enthusiasm, was far above the average. There were several good school exhibits of unusual merit in preserves, bread, cakes, etc. Brown's Grove Has Successful Season. After a most successful season Brown's Grove has been closed until next spring. The steamer Starlight carried 128,848 passengers during the summer. A number of improvements have been planned by Manager George W. Brown, and a force of workmen are now at work at the grove. The improvements will include the installation of an electric light plant. "The management of Brown's Grove," said Mr. Brown to a representative of the Afro-American Ledger, "feels grateful for the support given us by the citizens of Baltimore, and we shall try to still merit the same. We have already planned a number of improvements which will make the resort more attractive. We will begin booking dates for next season after January 1st. A grand dance will be given by the Colored Catholic Club, at Galilean Fishermen's Hall, Biddle street, near McCulloh, Thursday evening, Nov. 14, 1912. Kerr's Orchestra. Tickets 25 cents on night of dance, Before 20 cents. 5.00 in prizes given away. In Interest of Sunday Schools The executive committee of the Baltimore District A. M. E. Sunday Schools held its first session for the year of 1912 1913 at the residence of itsfchairman, Mr. ‘hos. J. Holli- aay, 1126 Argyle avenue, on Satur: day evening.-October 19. The ob- ject of the meeting was to formu. late plans for Sunday School work. ‘Those present gave encouraging reports of the condition of their schools, Mr. George Sumner Whyte, the District Superintend- ent, made an inspiring address. Those present were: Mrs. De- borah Bond, of Fairview. Harford County, {District Treasurer; Miss Margaret Gwynn, Glen Arm, ‘Balti. more county, Asisstant Distriet Superintendent; Mrs. Mamie Will. jams, Elkton, Cecil county; Mrs. Lovie. J. Pennington, Long Green, Baltimore county; Mrs. Rebecca Palmer, Baltinore; Miss Edna Waters, Baltimore; Mr. Thomas J. Holiday, chairman, Mr: George Sumner Whyte, District Superin- tendent, Thaddeus Copeland, all of Baltimore; Emory R. Cole, Cockeys- ville; Horace Prigg, Berkeley, Har- ford Co.; Harry W. Hiner, Balti. more. After the business sesisor the committee was invited to the dining room by Mrs. Thomas J. Holliday, and a tempting collatior served. The ‘table was tastefully decorated with cut flowers. Rally at Centennial Last Sunday was rally day al Centennial M. E. Church, and was a great success. $403.96 being realized. Prizes were won by’ Mr. Adam Sinclair, Mrs. Cora Watts, M. Wm, A. Carr, M. Edward Jack: son, Mrs. Helen A. Cooper and Mrs. Alice L. Shaw. Mrs. A. R. H. Miller and Mr. Jobn. Henry Smith were the judges. The choit from East Baltimore Station M. E. Church furnished inspiring music. The Doctors’ Coachmen Junior As- sociation turned out in large num: bers to help in the rally. Dr. Shaw and his good people are to be congratulated upon their success. Samaritans at Church The Annual Memorial Services of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Sa- maria, in honor of their. deceased members, was held at Allens A. M. E. Church, Sunday Oct. 20th, 1912, at8P.M Quite an elaborate Programme was rendered. Those who eulogized the deceased mem- bers were at their best. The pas- tor, Rev. J. P. Jordan, in his re- marks made a lasting impression upon the order. We must return thanks to the orders of Good Sa- maritans for their fine showing, it?being one of the largest gather- ings known for many years. The Juvenile department was well represented. We well appreciate the kindness shown us by Rev. Jordan and his congregation which so. liberally. aided us in collecting $28.31. R. J. Curtis, R. W.S. G. Chief. P. F. Brent, R.W.S.G. Seeretary. IN MEMORIAL JOHNSON—In sad but loving remebmrance of our dear son, Charles Johnson, who departed this life one year ago, the 16th day of October 1912. O how we loved our brother, No heart on earth .can tell But Jesus loved him better And called him home to dwell. By his Joving mother, Mary Johnson, and sister and brother. HAYES — Mrs. Emam Fisher Hayes, the beloved daughter of Mrs. uouisa Fisher and . devoted sister of Mrs. Hattie Washington, who departed this life on Wednes- day, October 9, 1912, was. buried from her late residence, 15 Penn street on Sunday, October 13, 1912. Services were conducted by Rev. L. S. Flagg, pastor of St. Johns A. M. E. Church, Her floral designs were many and handsome. She ‘is survived by a husband, a son, a mother, a brother and a host of friends to mourn their loss. A Card of Thanks. Mrs. Louisa Sisher .and Mrs, Hattie Washington take this means to thank their relatives and many friends for the kindness. shown during the illnessof their daught- er and sister, Mrs. Emma Fisher Hayes and for the kind expressioas of sympathy and for the many beautiful floral, tributes. at her death. Presentation and Drill. There will be a fgrand’ presenta- ‘tion and drill by the Baltimore ‘City Patriarchie No. 9 at the Odd Fellows Hall, 549 W. Biddle street, Munday evening October 2. Every ‘body come out..and have a .good time Presentation .address _ by Miss ‘Edna Gibson~ in: behalf of ‘Queen Esther Hall | committee. President, Mrs. R. A. Gibson,: Sec- etary, Estella Taylor; , Treasurer, Mary Harris. SPECIAL NOTICES —— eS ‘The tenth annual Fall Rally ‘at Waters A.M. E. Chureh, 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 Carrie L. Lilly Junior League of Eastern M. E. Church assisted by the Clara Stanley. Junior League of Centennial M, E.. Church will have their opening services Sunday, October 27th inst. at 5 p. m. sharp. A thrilling program wall be rendered. Everybody cor- dially invited. Miss Mabel Stepney, President. Master Charles Stanley, Secretary. Mrs. Carrie Lilly Brooks, Superin- tendent, The Allen C. E. League of Wat- ers A. M. E. Chureh, will render a brilliant program-this Sunday at 5.45 p. m. The topic will be opened for discussion by Mr. J. E. Fisher. | Topic; Missionary Endu.ance; I] Tim, 3:10-17, Good singing. Everybody wel- come. Mamie Woolford, president. C. A. Carey, secretary. XM. C. A, : at ELKS’ HALL, Hoffman street, near Druid Hill Avenue. Meeting for Men, Sunday, Octo- ber 27th, 4.30 P. M. Rev. Charles L..Meade, D. D., of Goucher College, and Mr. W. Ax Morris, General Secretary Central Y. M. C. A., speakers. Music by Men’s Chorus. All men invited. Mortgage LIitting prany. | The trustees of St. Paul’s M. E. Church will hold their semi- annual rally the fourth Sunday in the month. A thousand dollar mortgage must ke closed. Members and friends will please take no- tice. Rev. Charles A. Norwood of the Delaware Conference will preach at one service. Come-one! Come all. The Eagle Drum Corps: and Ca- dets Company of Baltimore, Md. will turn out in the interest of the rally ne ocx: 32 ple ee Jas, Moore, Manager. Sylvester H. Norwood, pastor. * Extraordinary Musical Offering Logan Dennis’ Tabernacle of Gal- ilean Fishermen, presents ‘The Famous Juvenile Troubadours Mr. L. E. Toomey, Director. Galilean Fishermen Auditorium Monday Eve., Noy. 11th T. Henderson Kerr’s Orchestra Admission 25 Cents Itinery of the Flying Squadron... On The Eastern Shore Rey. W. M, Mixon, of Alabama and George L. Pryor, of New York. Saturday, Wicomico Co.—Salis ‘bury. Monday, Worcester Co. — Poco moke City, Snow Hill. Tuesday, [Somerset Co.—Crisfield, Berlin, Princess Anne. . Wednesday, Caroline Co.— Fed- eralsburg, Preston, Denton, : Tal. pott Co., Easton, St. Micheals, Trapep, Oxford. . Thursday, Dorchester. Co, — Cambridge, Williamsburg, Peters: burg, Aireys, Linkwood, Cord- town, Lakeville. . Friday, Kent Co.—Chestertown, etc. Queen Annes Co., Centerville. “ Saturday, Cecil Co.—Port Depos- it, Havre De3Grace,fElkton, North- east. Opening of Fail Display of ... Millinery... Ladies’ Jatest style trimmed hats,’ al shapes. Also untrimmied hats, ‘birds; feathers and flowers Call and examine our stock, MME, R. CREDITT F 1187 N. Carey Street. South Baltimore is alive. Browa’s Hall For Rent 167,W. Henrietta St. For Society and Concert Parposes .. George B. Brown, Proprietor. THE, AFRO-AMERICAN ‘LEDGER BrRFOCARnSs ONE DOLLAR We Have Been Requested to Continue. Our Offer For One Week, But This Is YOUR LAST CHANCE! 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Cali for FREE Demonstration ¢: Cut-Rate Optical Co. 309—NORTH EUTAW STREET-309 On the East Side of the Street. Open Saturday Nights. RT te oy ee oe, as THE ANNUAL BAZAR | ie _. Bethel A.M. E. Church - —WILL OPEN— | Monday Night, November 4th " ‘With a Discussion of the Merits and Demerits 4 of the Three Presidential Candidates WILSON TAFT ROOSEVELT . By Mrs. A. R. H. Miller, Miss Sarah R. Jackson ewe ts aon , SEMIS, Rath Collett | | Come and Hear Them: “Interspersed with National Airs : Entertainment each night as follows: : - Tuesday, Nov. 5th—Mrs. Rebecca Palmer & Co. ms Wednesday, Nov. 6th—Mrs. Mary S. Roberts & Co. Thursday, Nov. 7th—Mrs. Mary A, Jones & Co. | Friday, Nov. 8th—Mrs. Addie Fowler & Co. | Monday, Nov. 11-Mr. Edw. H. Barnett & Co. Tuesday, Nov. 12th—Misses Estherand Violet Hill & Co. Wednesday, Nov. 18-Mr. and Mrs. James,Dockins & Co. Thursday, Nov. 14th—Mrs. Lydia Burke & Co, Friday, Nov. 15—The Sunday School The Booths, beautifully decorated will be stocked with all the varities of the market. | Take Your Lunch at the Fair. / Season Tickets 25. Single Tickets, 5c. Mr. P, Morton Chase, President. Mrs. Grace’ Westcott, Secretary Mrs. Lydia Burke. Vice President ‘Mrs, Nancy Wilson, Treasurer ‘Miss Annie Bell Burke, Assistant Secretary * Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor COLORED HOME-SEEKERS. Splendid Three Story, 9 Room and Bath House, 1800 Block Druid Hill.avenue. Also 500 Block. La- fayette avenue, and 1100 Block Argyle avenue. All sptendid homes and on easy terms, W..R, Parker, 917 Druid Hill avenue. Z BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY RESI- DENCE FOR RENT. A Seven room modern‘ cottage, all conven- iences.. Seven rooms, Bath, Toilet, Blectric light. Apply to Dr. H. E. Young, 1100 Druid Hill avenue. FOR RENT — Furnished or un- furnished room. for rent to: settled manor woman. Apply-after 7 p. m; at 559 Laurens street. ‘The Reigning Season’s Success Famous JavenileTroubadors Will appeat in a Sacred and ~ ““Seeular Concert Ebenezer.AsM.E. Church ‘The Main Auditorium. Thursday, Oct.:31,:at 8.15 In the'interest of theRally,.,,, Annie:Chester,-Emmia Pipes and + Mary. Williams, Captains < _ Admission - . =." ». 20 Cents Children, © 10-Cents~. Cc. ¥. W. C. A. SPECAIL! Special meeting on Thursday .evening Oct. 27, 1912, at 8 o’clock. At which time the Advisery Board, Board of {Managers and Executive ‘Board are urged to be present. Business of importance. Rey. Bragg, chiarman of Advis- ery Board. Mrs.sCalloway, chair- ‘man of Board of [Managers . Mis: Charlotte Davage chairman Execu- tive Board. Mrs, H. A. Hillard, ehajrman of East Baltimore Com- mittee. Mra, Helen Cooper, vice chairman. All members of Alexander Court, No. 1, Daughters of Isis, are re- quested to meet: in-the lecture room of Sharp St. Mem. 'M. E. Church, Sunday evening, October'2T, :1912, at 7 o’elock, in full. regaila, Special sermon, Marrietta Stewart, Illustrious .Commandress. Maggie C. Upshur, Jilustrious Secretary. . Sunday, Nov. 3,.at3p.m. A square deal for women a crusade to Eastern M. E. Church, McElderry and Patterson Park avenne. The First Sunday in November. 2 8p. m., Special. sermon by . Dr. S. R, Hughes, pastor. .All'the women of the city are cordially- invited.to be: present. | Vigilant», Committee. Carrie Brooks, Josie Wilzon, Hattie Wilson Hattie.Barnes,. S.-R, Hughes, P. C. ee t@-WHATCOAT M, E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts.“'King’s Hil” Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. Guar & at jee “SS page lia, m., Sermon by Rev. §, H. Ross 3 p. m., Sunday School, 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8'p. m., Sermon the Pastor to the Linden Beneficial Society. Revival every. night. Everybody welcome Miss E. 1, Sooper, Pres. W. 6. Tongue, Supt. t@- CENTENNIAL M.E. CHUROH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rey, D. W. Shaw, D: D., Pastor lia, m., Sermon by Pastor, 3/90 p.m, Sunday School. Wm. 1. Gibson, Supt. *4 p.m. Epworth League. Mme. Helen A. Cooper. President. Devotional and Literary. 8p. m;, Annual sermon and memorial service of Nonpareil Beneficial Assem- ‘Grant, Woody, Harrison Co. Moving Pictures Monday Night. I@ EASTERN M. E. CHURCH == McElderry St., and Patterson Paik Ave. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor; subject “Don’t Worry. 2p. m., Sunday School. 3p. m., Visit by Magothy Congrega- tion and Band. 6 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor subjbees “The Christian Journey’? *@- AMES MEM. M. E. CHIIRCB Carey aad Baker Sts. + Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. Lal m., Anniversary Sermon by [the Pastor. 3p. m., Rev, Benjamin S, Holt, of aeuanols will preach in interest of the ally. 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. = p. m., Sermon in interest of Rally Every possible attention given to strangers—-Seats Free W. A. Jones, Supt. sar ASBURY M. E. CHURCH “@# Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C, G. Cummings, BD. Pastor: 9.30 a. m., Bible Class War of the Roses Rally. - la, m., Sermon by Rev. N, J. Jones, 2:30 p. m, Sunday School. 3'P. M., Sermon to Bueen Elizabeth Court of Calanthe by Rev. A. Hawkes “Sp. ms, Epworth League. | gp. m,, All captains to report. Strangers Cordially Welcomed | Chas. . Stewart, Supt, Mrs, Lena Thomas, Pres ©. 1.. woRLLS MEM. M. P. CHURCB ‘Stockton Street near W. Baltimor: Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. / 10a, m., Class 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. Payne. | 2p.m., Sunday School, 6.30 p. m., C. B. L. 8p. m, Sermon by the Pastor or Stranger. G. W. Fowler, Pres. C_B. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. | TWO SPECIAL SERMONS. (OF PENNSYLVANIA AVE. A. M. | E. ZION CHURCH. Rev. J. W. MacDonald, D. D., Pastor. Sunday night, October 27th, by Rev. M. C. Maxwell, D, D. RAILROAD SERMON by Rev. Al- fred Young, D. D., giving all stations on both the’ Devil’s Road and the Gos- pel Road, Sunday night, Novomber 3d. ‘Everybody is cordially invited. ST. MATIMEWS M. E. CHUROH E 28rd Street R, A. Green, Pastor lla, m,, Sermon by the Pastor 2, 80 p. m., Sunday School 8'p. m.. Sermon by Rev. J.W.Carter Weekly prayer meeting Friday 8 p. m. '$_E, Swann, Supt CARROLL PARISH Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor. Evergreen A, M. 3. Church Ma. m., Sermon by Rev. N. Gipson, 2.30 p. m,, Sunday School Revival 8 p.m., Sermon by CH. Stepteau, D. D.. BLE. Mount Calvary A. Mf. B. Church lia. m,, Rey J..A. Briscoe: Subject The Caution, Kings xx-11 1p. m., Class Leaders appointed 8p. m., Sunday Schoo) March ® - Bro. Williams, Supt, Special Grand Rally Services 1 CHRIST INSTITUTION "@t | Ensor Otreet, Rev. Dr. G, W. Kennard, pastor 1a. m.,’ Sermon by Rev. Mr, R. Thompson, subject: By Your Faith i will heal this man, said Jesus = | 2.30 p. m.. Sunday School : 3p.m Rev. J.'W. McDonald, his Choir and Congregation. subject; “Come and Hear? '~'p. m., Sermon by Rev. Dr. Far- rior, subject Selected. ‘ All invited; * EBENEZER A. M. E CHURCH * Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor. Grand Rally Day and Lecture‘ to the K. of P. 7 Sunday, October 27, Grand Rally, all day. | At 8.30'p. m.,. Honored Henry Lincoln Juhnson, Recorder of Deeds in Washington, will lecture to: the Grand United. Order of the Knights of Pythias. with their courts. . All the captains will--please report on date... Bro. Joseph Frisby,-the .sec- retary-of the. trustees’ board, “will eall-the roll.“ ere Grand, Rally: march ‘at night. Those: who .4--*re to pay can.‘do :80 inthe gm: fni_g. © March. will. be led}ty Mr. Geo. -Pullman, RMIUNGS INO SLU BETHEL 4. M..E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor’. * 11a. m,, Sermon’ by the Pastor? 2.80 P. M., Sunday Sch Z 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pf - All welcome to servie ST. JOHN’S A. M. E, Lexington St, ne Rev. L.'S. Flagg, 11a. m., Sermon by #1 2.30 p. m. ‘Sunday Set Bertha 1 6p. m.,A. 0, B.L, O President. 7.80 p. t., Preaching. HANDY MEM. A. M. B, ORF@RCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. [ohn Offer Oustis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. Envolope Rally~ Anniversary, 10a, m., Biblical Missionary /Insti- tute. 11 a. m,, Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.00 p. m., A.C. EB. League. Mr. Samuel Ei. Robinson, Pres. 8 p.m. Special detmon by Kev. F. Hardy, Bvangelist of the Virginia A. M. E. Conference;Communion. ‘All'are welcome. : HL W. Hiner; Supt. EBENSZER A. M. EB. OAUROR- Rev, J. W. Norris, Pastor Grand Rally and Grand Rally Match 10 a, m., Pastors Bible Class. lia. m, Sermon by pastor. ~ 2.80'p. m., Sunday School." - 3.30 p. m., ‘The Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, Washing- ton, D. 0., will lecture to the Grand United Order. of Knights Pythias with their Courts. * 8 p.m.» allen C. TE: League, 8p. m= Opening with Bible reading and song, after. which the Grand Rally March led by Bro. Geo. Pullman. All.are invited. John Murray, Pres, of the Lesgue. Herbert Frisby, Supt... ALLEN A. ME, CHURCR Lexington and Carlton Sts, Rey.L. J. Jordan, Pastor 11a, m., Sermon by P. E. Rev, S- M, Johnson. 2,30 p..m. Sunday School: 4.30 p. m., Allen League, * 8p. m.. sermon by ‘Presiding Elder. Friday. Nov. 1, Quarterly: Contérenee.: tar WaTERS A. M. &, CHURCB- Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr M, F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School: « 3p, in Sermon by Dr, George F- Bragg, rector of St. James P.. &. Church. His ‘choir and ‘congregation. will be present, 5.40 p. m.,, Allen League. 730 p. m.,Sermon by Bishop Coppin N.B.—Thia is Rally Day and all, trrbes ore requested to make’ their re- port of $4 per member, ‘The rally will be promptly closed during the week. ar TRINITY A. M. B, CHURCH, Linden Ave, and Biddle St; Dew. kK -6.-Gatnes Tu f.' Baatne. >. ANC. B. Le. AIDES, Me bey SORTUE. -: lta. m. Sermon by Rev. T. Ry Sinkfield. 2.80 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. 7.30 p.m., Sermon by Kev. Edward F, Hardy. of the wVisginia Conference ‘. 5. Holliday, Supt. Amelia Martin, Prés. of League ~. 2 A Great Day. Sunday, October.27th, 1912, Corner Stone to be laid in the New Grace A. M. E.- Church, Catonsville, Md., by the Ancient U.L.0.0. Fejlows. and visiting ministers. Service 11 a.m., Rev. Dr. Py W. Wortham P.E. Sermon 3 p.. m,, Dr. Wortham and Corner Stone laid by the A,U.L,0.0.. Fellows, 2,00 p. m. Sunday Sehool, Broth- er B. Cure, Superintendent. 6.00 p. m. The A..C. EB. League, Brother S. Torssell,. President. 8.00 p. m., Sermon by the P. £.. or stranger. All friends are cordi- ally. invited. * Yo - Rev, C,H. Murray,’ :Pastor, Bro. C. E. Henson, Sceretary. . * Notiee foo. A Special sermon will: be ‘deliv ered by, Rev. L. S'Flagg, of St. Johns A. M, E. Church at Trinity A.M. E.- Church, Liiden’ avenue and Biddle street, on’ Wednesday night, October 30, at 8:p. m.. Sub: ject, ‘‘Searlet Sermon’* under the auspices ofthe Lend-a-Hand Circle’ of Trinity A.M E. Church...’ Miss Emma Carmack, ' President. :. Miss Elsie Blake, Secretary =. Rey. A. Li; Gaines, Pastor. Colored Young, Women’s Chrig-. tian Association, - 3 1200 Druid Hill’Avenue.® You, are cdrdially:“invited :to’ attend "the regular servite'on “".* “SUNDAY, OCT. 27th, at 5 PMs °° "2s. ‘Helping Hand Day. ‘Tie following, will. participate Mr Albert Jobneon, of Morgan College, will speak: Miss-A' Bishop .will recite, Misa Jennie Jones willsing:. The “Federa+ tion ‘has ‘been‘invited:... . bye ie af --Miss Emma Mitebell, Presiding. {: “8° MS EL Marphiy, “President,. BE ‘Murphy, Presicei:: Nazarine'Baptist-Church, ;What:: coat near: Presmian street: Memorial: services: for the’ late" Rev. Philip, Johrigon; : Sunday: ‘Oct.°27,.":1912,: at’2°P. “M.:s Members ‘and friends. are invited sto“be'present. "1°" + Rey. Samuel“Johnson; “pastor.” EROUS BUSINESS MEN IN NEW BERNE From a palatial and luxurious state room on board the splendid Steamer "City of Baltimore," to a circumscribed, dirty, ill smelling, badly ventilated "Jim Crow" car, is a far cry, and yet that is just what happened to several gentlemen whose buisness called them to the little town of New Berne, N. C., last Saturday. In company with Messrs. Joseph P. Evans, George E. Frey, and Nelson Walker, the writer purchased tickets for Norfolk, Va., over the Chesapeake line of Steamers, taking the "City of Baltimore" from Light street Wharf. State rooms were procured and we were delightfully situated. Every attention shown to other passengers was shown the quartette by those in authority and the trip was a most pleasant one. Mr.J. Loagn Jenkins steward of the ship, widely advertised as "the man who knows," took special care of us and saw that no want was unsupplied. After eating a hearty supper and discussing a fragrant Havana, we were soon in the land of dreams. The next moning we stepped ashore in Norfolk. After securing something more for the inner man, and chatting with Dr. Byrd, a short visit was paid to the Young Men's Christian Association. From there the party, escorted by the general Secretary of the Association, Mr. W. A. Dogan, we visited the Sunday School of the Bute Street A. M. E. Church, and had the pleasure of shaking hands with Rev. E. H. Hunter the pastor who is doing a magnificent work in that city. Time having arrived tickets were purchased at a "Jim Crow" window in the "Jim Crow" section of the Union depot and took our seats, very much against our will in the aforesaid "Jim Crow" car. By way of parenthesis, it may be said that the one apart for colored people, was hardly fit to house tramps in. However, we were met at the station by Ill, W. W. Lawrence and sent to our several homes where we were to stay while in the city. New Berne is quite a little city and has a number of progressive Afro-Americans, among whom we mention Mr. Isaiah Smith, a large property holder, said to be worth anywhere from a hundred to a hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Owning several hundred houses and paying over two thousand dollars in taxes to the city treasurer. Mr. J P. Stanley is also a large property holder, and one of the substantial citizens. Mr. W. W. Lawrence conducts a large and remunerative insurance business, and is well fixed in this world's goods. Dr. E. H. Kennedy conducts a large and well paying drug store, and several others are in the grocery business and all doing well. The city boasts of a number of churches, among which we mention St. Cyprian's P. E. Church, Rev. L. J. Tavlor, rector. Rev. Taylor came to New Berne a few years ago and set up business in the way of an Episcopal mission. He has recently finished all except the windows, which are now being constructed. Commencing his building operations with twenty five cents, the large and handsome building which will seat three or four hundred people, has been erected an owes now less than five hundred dollars. Rev. W. G. Avant; arch deacon of the diocese of North Carolina and grand royal patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, numbering three or four thousand women in the State of North Carolina, is doing a splendid work for his race, and for his church. The A. M. E. Zion church is pastored by Rev. B. G. Brown, and the A. M. E. Church by Rev. J. C. McEady. Both of whom are doing good work. Leaving New Berne Tuesday morning over the same route, areturn trip up the Bay was made on the same steamer. Under the direction of "Brother" Jenkins, "Brother" Richard Hill took charge of us and saw to it that the beat the steamer afforded was placed at our disposal. And it is safe to say it was properly disposed of The trip through Virginia and North Carolina, save for the "Jim Crow" feature was a most pleasant one. Here and there the fields were white with cotton, and the woods and brakes were riot with every color of the rainbow. The weather was delightful, and balmy air seemed to invite one to the open. Several large streams of water were crossed on bridges so low down to the water, that one almost imagined that he was sailing on the stream instead of going over it on a railroad train. One bridge, said to be the longes' bridge in the world, seven miles long, was built by an Afro-American. Now this is going some. To every cloud there is a silver lining, and this particular event can be said to be of that nature. The conductor of the train which took us to New Berne, was a big, heavy set, surly man, who had no good word for any person of color, and came near getting on the nerves of one of his passengers from this end. The porter, a colored man, gave very little attention to his colored passengers, and spent most of his time in the smoking car, his breath smelling of some kind of fluid that men use to get tipsy on. On the return trip, the conductor was just the contrary, and so we take pleasure in saying that Mr. A. W. Hawkins, the conductor of the train tried his best to make it as pleasant for his colored passengers as the conditions would permit. He is genial, kind and considerate, and it would pay the railroads of the South if they would employ more men of this kind. Travel for colored people would be more pleasant, even under the adverse conditions now prevailing. The porter of the train, Mr. J. H. Latham, was as kind and courteous as could be and relieved the monotony of the trip considerable by his efforts to make his passengers comfortable. By the way, both of these gentlemen are members of the Masonic fraternity, and this may have had something to do with it. The tourists arrived home safe and sound after a good night's rest on the steamer and found Baltimore at the same old place and doing business at the same old stand.—M.H.J. S. W. Bond Reelected Head of Moses Other Officers Elected-Present- A Gold Sword Brooklyn, N. Y., October 25. The forty-fifth annual session of the National Grand Tabernacle of the Grand United Order of Moses came to an end last Friday night with the re-election of Grand Master Solomon A. Bond and the selection of other officials for the next twelve months. The next session will be held at Asbury Park, N. J. Reports received during the session showed that $71,777.02 had been received from all sources during the past year. Of this amount $8,371.79 was spent in aiding the sick and infirm, $5,170.35 for dwach benifits and $235.23 for widow' dues. $13,749.67 was reported in bank A fund to place two of the oldest members in a home was started. Grand Master Bond was presented a handsome gold sword and belt last Thursday night, Dr. G: W. Hood making the presentation sneech. The election of officers resulted, as follows: Solomon A. Bond, Baltimore, grand master; W. S. Jones, New York city, grand master; Elsie Watts, New York, past grand vice master; Gertrude Green, Washington, grand vice master; James M. Seward, Baltimore, grand financial secretary; Joseph P. Smith, Schnectady, N. Y., grand recording secretary; A. A. Spriggs, Baltimore, grand treasurer; Louis H. Davenport, Baltimore, grand orator; Dr. G. W. Hood, Hackensack, N. J., grand marshal; Rev. L. A. Carter, Reisterstown, Md., grand high priest; Annie Johnson, Brooklyn, grand left hand conductor, Sarah Lattimer, New York, grand right hand conductor; Arlena D. Parrish, Newark, N. J., grand left hand supporter; Annie Dorsey, New York, grand right-hand supporter; Leanna Hamilton, Brooklyn, grand organizer; Thomas Barber, Charles county, Md., grand outside sentinel, and Banks Bailey, Brooklyn, N. Y., grand inside sentinel. Evans Snowden Evans Snowden, a well known resident of Montgomery county, died at his home near Clarksville a few days ago. He was formerly a resident of this city. Funeral services were held at Brighton M. E. Church, Rev. Alfred Young officiating, assisted by Revs. John W. Carroll and W. N. Holt. Interment was at Sandy THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER W. L. FITZGERALD'S MESSAGE ACall to Vigorous Action IN the matter of business through which the whole world, is energized and sustained, we have as yet made little headway. It has been well said that Business is the science of organization and directing men; of controlling the forces of Nature and using the products of earth for the benefit of the human race. In this great field of activity we have seriously lacked organization and concerted action. It is, however, gratifying to note that our people are beginning to encourage enterprises founded and managed by colored men and women, and are thus helping to create opportunities in the Business World. Iere Just Three Propos Wish to Lay Before You REAL ESTATE years ago I entered the real estate field give the most faithful attention to all busi- ness, and to practically apply the "Golden business the best that was in me, and to say these humble efforts have been I have in this time striven to please tenant, the buyer and the seller. The en satisfactory is well shown by the in my business from year to year. FIRE INSURANCE NT the German Fire Insurance Com- pany, whose Capital and Surplus are ove- DOLLARS, ($1000000.00). If you are with me; and when your present insu- with me. The cost is very small. I can for $1000 for 1 year for $2.50; your f $500 for $2.00; you can get a cheaper 3 or 5 years at a time. EMPLOYMENT Good Service Employment Bureau and of general service both to those who m need of help. My prime object is to be industrious worker in touch with the kind lover and in this way save each much t . I consider idleness our greatest sin such crime, therefore, getting the peop- way of reducing crime. There are Just Three Propositions I Wish to Lay Before You SEVERAL years ago I entered the real estate field. My policy was to give the most faithful attention to all business entrusted to me, and to practically apply the "Golden Rule." I put into the business the best that was in me, and it gives me pleasere to say these humble efforts have been crowned with success. I have in this time striven to please the landlord and the tenant, the buyer and the seller. That my service has been satisfactory is well shown by the wonderful increase in my business from year to year. II. FIRE INSURANCE REPRESENT the German Fire Insurance Company of Baltimore City, whose Capital and Surplus are over ONE MILLION DOLLARS, ($1000000.00). If you are not insured, insure with me; and when your present insurance expires, renew with me. The cost is very small. I can insure your house for $1000 for 1 year for $2.50; your furniture for 1 year for $500 for $2.00; you can get a cheaper rate if you insure for 3 or 5 years at a time. III. EMPLOYMENT RUN the Good Service Employment Bureau and I am striving to be of general service both to those who need work and those in need of help. My prime object is to bring the home and industrious worker in touch with the kind and considerate employer and in this way save each much trouble and annoyance. I consider idleness our greatest sin and the breeder of much crime, therefore, getting the people to work is a certain way of reducing crime. FINAL WORDS very grateful to the people who have in me by giving me their business. In my best to get such results as they desired and it is to the future so rich with work with a lively hope. I WANT YOU to for my own sake, but because of the me to employ many of the young people in higher schools who can find nothing to their training. Since September 6th, you add two new clerks to my office force. If you will furnish the work. AM indeed very grateful to the people who have reposed confidence in me by giving me their business. In return I have done my best to get such results as they desired. But the past is gone and it is to the future so rich with possibilities that I am looking with a lively hope. I WANT YOUR BUSINESS not alone for my own sake, but because of the opportunity it will give me to employ many of the young people graduating from our higher schools who can find nothing to do in keeping with their training. Since September 6th, you have caused me to add two new clerks to my office force. I have room for more if you will furnish the work. LOCATION d at 1206 Druid Hill Avenue, near Decious offices occupy the entire first floor. Old Building. They are well lighted, extremely comfortable, and I have every for the proper transaction of business.ees are courteous, reliable, and capable sure to serve you. Again, I say, "I ESS," and the success which has after strongest argument I can present for business. AM located at 1206 Druid Hill Avenue, near Dolphin Street, My spacious offices occupy the entire first floor of the Wm. L. Fitzgerald Building. They are well lighted, well ventilated and extremely comfortable, and I have every modern appliance for the proper transaction of business. In addition my employees are courteous, reliable, and capable; they deem it a pleasure to serve you. Again, I say, "I WANT YOUR BUSINESS," and the success which has attended my efforts is the strongest argument I can present for asking you for your business. RESPECTFULLY, LIAM L. FITZGERI ...Attorney-at-Law... .L. Fitzgerald Bu 06 Druid Hill Ave WILLIAM L. FITZGERALD REFERENCE: CALVERT BANK C. & P. TELEPHONE 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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G—Suits From $14 to $40 is no better asset you can possess than france. is requisite to a well-dressed person. for the Ladies. 800 styles to select live will call. Miloring Company ENT, Manager. 1908 DIVISION STREET Before You Buy, See J. Marsden Brown 1324 Druid Hill Avenue Dealer in Ladies and Gents Clothing, Furniture, Rugs, and Carpets. Purs of all descriptions. Diamonds, watches and jewelry, a Specialty. Mail orders promptly filled. Cash or Credit LOOK! LOOK! Just Three Week's Sale. Come Early and Get Your Choice of Clothing at M. C. BROWN, 2145 DIVISION STREET, (Private dwelling) Largest and Cheapest House in Northwest Baltimore. PRICES: Ladies' coat suits worth $3.50, will sell for $2.50. size 35. Shirt waists, size 36, for 25 cents. Children's school coats, 50c. to $1.00. Men's overcoats $1.00 to $4.00, only a few left. L. dies' thin one-piece suits worth $1.00, will sell for 25 cents, size 36. Some worth $3.50 will sell for $1.75, size 38. Open for business from 8 A. M. to 11 P. M. ADVERTISING Is Like putting money in the Bank IT BRINGS RETURNS SOCIAL WORKERS BEGIN DUTIES Sent Out by National League on Urban Conditions. FIRST TO ENTER THE FIELD. Organization Composed of Members of Both Races Seeks to Improve Industrial Opportunities Among Afro-Americans—Miss E. A. Walls and J. H. Hubert Well Qualified For Work. New York.-Mr. James H. Hubert and Miss Ellis A. Walls. M. A., have been during the past year pursuing studies at the New York School of Philanthropy and Columbia university and have gained practical experience in social work in New York under the direction of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. Mr. Hubert at the completion of his course of training was called to take charge of the social betterment activities at Guy Head. Muss., a community of mixed Indians and Negroes. He has supervision of the amusements and recreational and educational activities of the community. Mr. Hubert is a graduate of Atlanta Baptist college, Atlanta, Ga. Miss Walls has become one of the staff of the National Urban league and is on some special work in Baltimore in co-operation with a social betterment committee which is being organized in that city. At the completion of her work in Baltimore she will 1920 go to Nashville. Tenn., to develop work in connection with the Nashville league and the social science department of Fisk university. Miss Walls is a graduate of Fisk university and at the end of her year's work in New York received a master of arts degree from Columbia university. Both of these social workers for a year have been on fellowships furnished by the national league and are the first trained workers sent out according to a plan which the league is developing. During the present year the league has three other fellows in training. The National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes is an organization composed of white and colored people throughout the country, who are banded together for the betterment of conditions among colored people in cities. The object of the organization is stated in its constitution as follows: To bring about co-operation and coordination among existing agencies and organizations for improving the industrial, social and spiritual conditions of Negroes and to develop other agencies and organizations where necessary; to secure and train Negro social workers; to make studies of the industrial, economic, social and spiritual condition among Negroes; to promote encourage, assist and engage in any and all kinds of work for improving the industrial, economic, social and spiritual conditions among Negroes. "Our churches and religious journals are discussing and looking for a world-wide revival. If we are to have this revival it will not be started by the layman's missionary movement, nor the men and religion forward movement, nor by the church with its ponderous religious machinery, but by the Christian home." says the Rev. Dr. A Clayton Powell. "The home is the wellspring of the race. From it must flow the streams that shall revive our religious activities and cause the desert places to rejoice and blossom as a rose." Bishop Scott Wants Light on Africa. In discussing the subject, "Opportunities In Africa For Colored Americans," Bishop Isaiah B. Scott asks three leading questions; namely: Why did God make Africa so large? Why so rich? And why did he give it to the Negro race? We would like to hear from some learned and spiritually minded theologian on these questions. Speak up, brethren; the bishop wants to know. CONDITIONS IN THE SOUTH. Optimistic View of the Situation by Dr. W. D. Weatherford. Dr. W. D. Weatherford knows men and conditions in the south. He is a southerner through and through and is spending his life in and for the south. In all of his writing and speaking he has been discriminating, sane and fearless. Through patient study, wide observation and sympathetic touch with men of all classes and races in the southland he has worked out in theory and in practice a plan of action which appeals to men who are vitally interested in the advancement of humanity. About two years ago Dr. Weatherford wrote "Negro Life in the South" for southern white college men who wanted to have before them the facts of modern Negro life. The little volume has been used in two years by over 10,000 southern college men who belong to Y. M. C. A. study groups. The call came for a new book on race relationships, and Dr. Weatherford again showed his mastery of a difficult problem by giving the public "Present Forces in Negro Progress," which is dedicated to that group of sympathetic men in the north whose united interest in the Negro race is a prophecy of a better day." In the preface of "Present Forces" the author expresses his appreciation of the help that he has received from students and professors in white and colored schools and from farm demonstrators and educators. Thus he shows that he is a man who can co-operate successfully with other men. He asserts very emphatically. "The supreme need of the hour is that men shall face facts rather than spin theories." The various chapters discuss traits of Negro character, race leadership and the growth of race pride. Negro population and race movement. The relation of the white churches to the Negro, and the work of the Y. M. C. A. With rare keenness of mind and frankness of expression. Dr. Weatherford has analyzed the race problem as it affects the Negro himself and his white neighbor, both of whom are economically and socially interdependent, and therefore, have a common interest which should not be lost sight of either through ignorance or wilful neglect. The solvent of the race problem must include co-operation in the broadest sense. race pride and race consciousness. Christian leadership, reduction of the infant and adult death rate, revival of interest in rural life, conquering the enemies of southern farm life—the tenant system, the one crop system, improvement of the public rural schools, the local churches, the average small farm and the adoption of a sound public health policy. BUSINESS LEAGUE ECHOES. Macedonian Cry Heard From Afro- Americans In Providence, R. I. We have read with great satisfaction the report of the doings of the National Negro Business League convention held recently in Chicago, says the Providence (R. I. Advance. From such reports we must come to the positive conclusion that the Negro, not only in business but in all lines, is coming rapidly toward the front rank. While Rhode Island sent no delegates. Boston did. Along this line there seems to be something the matter with the Negroes in this state, and especially in this city. We appear to be leaguesless and leaderless, and our condition has remained the same for the past several years. THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA The Charleston Messenger Makes Suggestions and Offers Advice. There seems to be a spirit on the part of the southern white man to drive the Negro out and drive him back into politics again, says the Charleston (S. C.) Messenger. Nothing proves this more conclusively than the consent of Governor Woodrow Wilson to have Rev. Richard Carroll, a Negro Baptist preacher, the Booker T. Washington of South Carolina, take the stump in behalf of a Democratic candidate for president. It has been and is a question now as to whether the Negro should enter politics in that way. It seems to us that the Negroes should all stand still, wait and at the proper time come in and cast their votes for the best man in a solid phalanx, be he Democrat or Republican. There should be no buying in or selling out. Men in every walk of life should be allowed to cast their votes at their own dictation without any intimidation whatever. There should never be an attempt by either party to disfranchise the other party black or white. This is the spirit that has upset the country. God has drawn his sword against the race which desires to humiliate another race and rise at its expense. The intelligent white and black men should ever be reasonable citizens, the one respecting the rights of the other as Americans. There is quite a number for and against Rev. Carroll becoming a public speaker for the Democratic party in South Carolina. Politics in this state has got down to an indefinite point, and politicians are guessing as much as nonpoliticians as to who will be the next president. Rise of H. H. Garner In Postal Service. There are forty-six Afro-Americans employed in the Little Rock, Ark. postoffice. Mr. H. H. Garner, who entered the service many years ago, now holds the position of superintendent of carriers. FISK OBSERVES FOUNDERS' DAY Time Honored Institution For the Education of Colored Youth Rounds Forty-sixth Year of Existence—Surviving Three Original Fisk Jubilee Singers Recall Visions of the Past. Nashville, Teen.—Fisk university the noted institution in this city for colored youth recently celebrated the forty-sixth anniversary of its founding and the forty-first anniversary of the going out of the first company of slugers that brought to the attention of the world the slave songs which have become a part of American musical history and which have been called by American critics "the original American music." The memorial address was given by Dr. George E. Haynes, professor of social science of the institution, on the subject, "The Faith of Our Founders." Dr. Haynes said in part: Forty-six years ago, while the smoke of war still hung over this fair region, a few men and women, God's messengers, appeared upon the scene to follow the trail of the army and to make the freedom of the some time slave fully free. They did not come with the soldier and trumpets, but with the soldier and gentle sympathy of those who save; they did not bring to them Bibles and spelling books. Theirs was to be a conflict of decades, not of years; a battle against evil, ignorance and superstition, not against opposing armies of Confederates. These missionaries founded Fisk school. Five years after the arrival of these teachers the pail of poverty gathered like a dark cloud over the settlement, where nearly a thousand freedmen daily sought instruction and inspiration. The leaders bent in anxious prayer for Divine deliverance and were shown the silver lining behind the cloud. Some of their pupils opened their mouths to sing, and the world stood encaptured. Another three years passed and the money to meet their obligations was sung into their possession. These grounds, which we now enjoy, were paid for, and out of the slave songs was composed the symphony in brick and stone. "Jubilea Hall." We pause in the propitious beginning of our year's work to call up these, visions of the past and to inquire upon what meat did these, our fathers, feel that they have wrought so well We remove the sandals of our routine, daily toll and linger upon this holy ground that we may hear more distinctly the voice from the burning bush calling us, to follow in their train. As we stand in the Divine presence, we ask what were the beliefs that buoyed our founders, for their tasks? What抨 the faith which would not let them falter? Dr. Haynes answered these questions by saying that the first article of their faith was a firm belief in the ultimate triumph of a true democracy, which will include all men, irrespective of creed, color or previous condition of servitude. The second article of the faith of our founders was a belief in the possibility of the Negro's development. The third was their belief in the power of ideals to uplift the lowest of humankind, and the fourth was a faith in the God of justice and right. "They were convinced," he concluded, "that the cause of human liberation from slavery, ignorance and she was a righteous cause and that it was a cause championed by the hosts of Jehovah." The athletic tournament held on Bennett field, the center of the university campus, where running and jumping events took place, was concluded with a football game between the Pearl high school and university teams. Prizes were awarded to the winners in those interesting contests. The "Theology of the Songs of Southern Slaves" was the subject of an inspiring address by the Rev. Dr. H. H. Proctor, pastor of the First Congregational church, Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Proctor is a graduate of Pisk, class of 1891. In the course of his instructive address Dr. Proctor said the songs of the slaves showed art, heart emotion and thought. Their idea of God was that of a sovereign who was also Father, Son and holy spirit. They had a conception of Satan as a personal devil, sly and jumping. It was an interesting and inspiring sight at the closing exercises, to see Mrs. Ella Shepherd Moore, Mrs. Mabel Lewis Imes and Mrs. Mabel Gordon Taylor, three survivors of the company of forty years ago, rise and lead the audience in "Swing Low Sweet Charlot." Difficult Proposition to Unravel. If all the dark white people and all the white colored people were grouped together it would puzzle the most eminent anthropologist to designate to a certainty their racial lineage if one is to judge from recent reports of those who are supposed to be authority on the origin of races. The last census figures seemed to indicate that mulattoes were on the increase. They are in a class by themselves and are, therefore, neither white nor black. Division of the Afro-American Voto. The Negro voters are interested in the coming election, and they belong to all parties, says the Minneapolis (Minn.) Twin City Star. It is hoped that they will not be so deeply interested that they will unite personal attacks against those of their race, who may oppose them. Let us give every one credit for his political views, and when the campaign is over may there be no strained social relations on account of political differences. Lesson IV.—Fourth Quarter, For Oct.27,1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Mark vii, 31, to viii, 10—Memory Verses, 34, 35—Golden Text, Mark vii, 37—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. Departing from the region of Tyre and Sidon, where He had comforted the mother's heart and honored and commended her faith. He returned to the sea of Galilee, a journey of forty or fifty miles, but nothing is said of the journey. How little we think of His long walks from one part of the country to another. It is easy to travel in our day, and there is a vast amount of it done, but very few do it on foot and for Him, yet I do know some missionaries who are very like Him in this respect. Verses 32 to 37 of our lesson are recorded only by Mark and tell of the healing of a deaf and dumb man. Some are dumb because they cannot speak and others are dumb because they will not speak. It is sometimes wise for those who can both hear and speak to be as if they were both deaf and dumb (Ps. xxxviii, 13). Too many are dumb because they do not feel constrained to speak. Their remedy may be found in Ps. xxxix, 3; Ezek. ill, 27; Jer. xx, 8. 9. If any are inclined to slackness of speech or the inefficiency of youth they may be helped by Ex. iv, 19; Jer. i, 7-9. All need that which our Lord commended in Acts i, 8; see a result in Acts iv, 31. All may come unto Him, and He knows at once a right way for each. His way with this particular man was unique, but it must have been the right way for him. He took him aside from the multitude. He often takes us aside that He may cause us to hear or see or know something He could not otherwise teach us. It is blessed to be taken aside with Him. I like the verse which says that "we should live together with Him" (I Thess. v, 10). We have read of many being healed by touching Him or the men of his garment, but see His fingers on this man's ears and tongue, and instantly he could hear and speak plainly. Was the power in His touch or in the words "Be opened," or in both? More important for me to be able to say that He hath touched me and hath spoken to me, and taught me to say "He hath done all things well." Just here Matthew records that He went up into a mountain and sat down, and great multitudes came to Him bringing the lame, blind, dumb, maimed and others and cast them at His feet, and He bealed them, and they glorified the God of Israel (Matt. xv, 30, 31). When Israel came out of Egypt there was not one feeble among their tribes, and when the kingdom comes the inhabitant shall not say, "I am sick." "There shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain." "They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them nor any heat." (Ps. cv, 37; Isa. xxxiii, 24; xlix, 10; Rev. vii, 16; xxl, 4). Do you wonder that Jesus told them of such a kingdom as He fed them and bealed them? What can we think of those who know of such a kingdom and are doing nothing to make it known to others who might be glad to become inheritors of it if they only knew about it and knew how to become herds to it? Returning to the record in Mark, we read that the multitudes had been with Him three days with nothing to eat, and some had come long distances, so He had compassion upon them and said to the disciples, "If I send them away fasting they will faint by the way." Did He really care and does He care if we are faint and weary? Oh, yes, He cares! I know he cares. It matters to Him even about sparrows, and he clothes the lilies. The disciples seem surprised at His remarks, and ask, Whence can a man satisfy these with bread here in the wilderness? Well, that depends upon the man. An ordinary man could not, but who is this man? Had they forgotten that so recently they had taken food from His hands to more than 5,000 people and had seen Him control and subdue a great storm? Yes, it is the old story of Ps. lxxviii: "They forgot His works and His wonders that He had showed them. They said. Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?" Having ascertained that they had seven leaves and a few small fishes. He took them and gave thanks and broke them and gave to the disciples to set before the people, and they did all eat and were filled. He took what they had and used it on the former occasion, though He might have ruined it from Heaven (Ps. lxxvill. 24). The poor widow had a pot of oil, and He multiplied that. Another widow had a little meal and oil and He multiplied that. He can create out of nothing, but He seems to love to take what we have, and increase it. He wants it all given over to Him, as these and the lad gave all into His hands, as He Himself gave up all for us. He has provided a full and complete eternal redemption which He gives freely to every one willing to receive Him. Then He asks those who have received Him, and to whom He has given all, to forsake all that they have that they may become His disciples (Rom. vi, 23; John 1, 12; Luke xiv, 33), to be used by Him as He will. He is all fullness, the fullness of the God head biodily, and we may be filled by Him for the benefit of others (Col. 1, 19; 11, 9, 10). Mr. Business Man: 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. 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Miss Lillie Randall, _ the youngest daughter of Mrs. Catha- rine Randall, to Mr. Claude L. Mit- chell at/ the home of the bride’s “cousin,” Mrs. May Henson, 325 Pearl street. The bride wore a handsome gown of white lace over ‘blue silk; and carried:a boquet. of erysthanthiums. “The ceremony was performed by Rev. George Washington. * Miss Katie Rendall was brides ‘maid, Mr. Morris Folks was the best-man. After the. ceremony there. was a grand reception. The bride received many handsome pres- ents. as Mr. “Mitchell. is’ a graduate’ of Howard University, Washington, Class of 1908, and a native of ‘Kingston, Ja. Catholics Invade Washington. The Holy Name Societies of St. Peter Claver, St. Barnabas and St: Francis . Xavier _Catholie churches. ‘this city and St. Cyprian’s -Church, Washington, made an im- posing ‘show: in the.Holy Name parade in Washington last. Sunday. Charles E. Gladden, of this city, was marshal of the colored divi- sion. Metropolitan, Commonwealth andSt...Peter Claver Bands were among the local bands in line. Conference Mid-winter Session. A mid-winter session of the Baltimore A.M. E. Conference-was held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, - Thursday of last week. ‘The onen- ing address was delivered by Bishor ‘Levi J. Coppin, who emphasized the financial needs of the conference. During. the:day addresses were de- -Jivered by Rev. J. I. Lowe, -man- “ager of the A.M. E. Book ‘Con- =eerp; Prof. John R.. Hawkins, fin- “ancial secretary of the denomina- ‘tion. The collections during the @ay -amounted to, about $1,000. Rey. D. G, Hill and the members ‘of Bethel. Church provided enter. tainment for the visiting’ ministers ‘and their wives. A Quiet Wedding. * «Miss Ida D. Johnson, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Johnson, was quietly married to Mr. Harry S. Smith, -at the home of the bride, 709 George:street. The wedding ‘ceremony was. performed hy Rev. W. A.C. Hughes Miss Alice C. Hammond, a niece of the bride act- “ed. as bridesmaid and Mr. William $./Brown acted as best man. The wedding march was played by: Miss Maud A. Brooks, a niece’ of the “pride. ‘The bride was given away by her father. Relatives and immed: jate friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside at 1534 Druid Hill avenue. i S DuBois Circle Meets. ‘The ‘DuBois Circle, an organiza: “tion of ladies, held a meeting at the residence of Mrs. Howard’ E. “Young, 1100. Druid Hill. avenue, “Tuesday of last. week. The sub- ject for discussion was “‘Child. chood,”? | * -: Agener Stone To Be Laid. waThejcorner’ stone». of the .new \ Grace’’A. M..E.: Church, | Winters “gveriue, Catonsville will be laid dhie Sunday. afternoon with appro- “Spriaté “exercises. The structure Wrillbe .a. handsome “one of: briek and: stone;. and will replace the fone ‘desttived by-fire last’ April. "|The old eburch was‘built by Rev: “Jacob Bowser, ::in 1880 , and. was _spbuilt 1602 Suing ‘the pastor- satelof Rev. W.'H. Coston. Rev. ‘Oharles-H. Murray -is the , present Z pastor ofithe church, . . . BES 3 ae - <5 ArSuecessful Fair... A Teuceeseful’fair.was. piven at = Galilean Fishermen's Hall last week “py; the Masonic Improvement Asso- Relation 85 te <f2The. officers’ of the: association paie:: Joseph P.: Evans, president; EWilliam &: Pletcher, viee president; EMis.sMaritta Stewart, “Hugh LW, _Sltoimons, recorders; Mra." Mary P. eSmith,. treasurer, “and Rev. “Hugh Watson, -caplains - yey i ..Watch for the Opening of THE PALM.. A First-class Restaurant, Oyster ...and Chop House... 502 WEST BIDDLE STREET Everything first-class in every particular. Nothing like it Baltimore. Special attention to Theatre Parties. Polite attention. We Want Your Patronage. WM. B. TAYLOR, PROPRIETOR. WANTED---LABORERS AND BRICK HANDLERS: Apply Westport Paving Brick Co., end of Westport car line, Westport. f WE LOAN MONEY AT=————— Five per cent. interest on yearly balances. Loans made be paid at an time thus stopping farther interest. Six months grace in case of adver- sity. . WHY PAY RENT, which is a dead loss when you can seeure a home, costing no more than the rent you now par+ . WHY PAY SIX PER CENT. on Farm or City Property when you can ‘borrow money at five per cent. on easy payments, ; ‘Assets over $1,454,554.38. Loaned te date over $1,788,543.18 to our patrons for the purpose of buying or building homes, paying off mortgages or improving real estate. ——$ (INC.) 1522 MUNSEY BUILDING, BALTIMORE, MD. J. WESLEY PARKER, Local Agent 1328 DRUID AILL AVENUE ‘BALTIMORE, MD. Call, Write or Phone. By the Famous Juvenile Troubadors Mr. L. Ellsworth Toomey, di- rector, under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid Society of Ames Me- moriai M. E. Church, Carey and Baker Streets, Thursday evening, | November 7th, 1912, in the main auditorium. Admission 15 Cents Children pay 10 cents at door. Louis Jones, pres. Mamie Curtis, ‘sec. Rev. D. D. Turpeau, Pastor. 26-2:0 The SUBURBAN PLEASURE CLUB - Of Catonsville, Md., Will Give - A Grand Masquerade Ball AT THE ODD FELLOWS’ HALL, WINTERS AVE. .... THURSDAY, EVENING, OCTOBER 8lst, 1912...... -The' Suburban Club will spend both time and money to make to. make this one of the’ swellest Masquerade Balls ever given in our town. Special prizes will be-given to the raggedist and most comical dressed couple, and a prize well worth. any one’s expenses for the best dressed lady and gentleman. On account of the valu- able prizes to:be given away, all Tickets 20 cents. “ “fake' Frederick Road or Ellicott City car going West, get off at Winters Avenue. : Music furnished by. the Guldfield Orchestra Under the direction of Samuel Proctor. Tiekets on sale at Mr. C.Marburgers, Frederick Road, Catonsville JAMES MATTHEWS, Doorkeeper...' . GEORGE NELSON, Ticket Agent, PHILIP'S. BRIGGS, Genl. Manager.. GERRY FIELDS, Floor Manager i <1. WM. WILSON, in Charge of Table. * CARDS OF ADMISSION | = 20 CENTS. No postponement:on account of weather: Come one,. come. all. 4 a < Everybody welcome. LS GET IT ATS POPULAR PRICES STOKES & DERRY’S 5 A016 Druid Hill Avenue Corner-Oxford. — . : {ae = DR ES a One ‘of the most:successful real estate dealers and fire. insurance: underwriters in the city is William L. Fitsgerald, of 1206 Druid Hil avenue, ‘whose advertisement ‘ap: pears in another column, kK Clean and modern business meth: ods, a8 Well-as an attractive: office, have contributed largely to his sue: cess, Tey He “has been a member of the Baltimore Bar since 1900. He was graduated from ‘Howard University Law Schoul in 1898. Notice! -. The’ Local» Preachers Oranization of Baltimore city will give their first Grand: Spiritual Jubilee. at St. Johns A. M. E. Church, Lexington street, near Pine Rev. L.'S. Flagg, D. D., Pastor. Beignning Sunday, October. 27th, at.11 o’¢lock and continuing until Sunday, November 8rd. Preaching ‘every night by local brethren. Love Feast Friday night. All local brethren and exhorters of oursister churches are requested to meet the organization in the lec- ture room of said church:at quarter ‘of eleven o'clock, in order to have their:names enrolled as members. Arthur Smith, President. James Williams, Treasurer. Rit tee se ; ee ae ae WE LOAN’MONEY AT==——= Five per cent. interest on yearly | time thus stopping further interest. sity. . WHY PAY RENT, which is a d costing no more than the rent you WHY PAY SIX PER CENT. on] ‘borrow money at five per cent. on’ ceri et ee a SEE ne AR ee COARL LE a +e THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER. the first’ meeting duritig the : meati present schoo] yaar, of the ‘patrons M ass Meet of the High School was held at the Fenngyvania_ Avenue A.M. ; IN THE IN’ Zion Church, Thursday “night. + “ ORE ‘The topic for discussion was the THE PROGRE abesity, of Keeping ‘Gillties is R ; | t ‘ Schoo! onger.’”” evs, M. F. | ‘Sydes, J. W.. Norris, D. J. Mack, OOSEVE ‘ « and Mrs. .A. L, Gaines were} among the speakers. |. s-« SATURDAY, OCT. 26 — os isolm Neck, Chitrons Neck, Ca C.A.STANLEY MONDAY, OCT: 28th : 713 Stirling Street, si Parker’s Creek, C Repairs Clocisé: and Watches and Fourth, Bisteiet gnarantees them for one year; Repairs Silver and Tin, also Sew- mUnepey OGr- 29H ing machines. Will call at your Early Heights, A. home for them and return them Mt. Washington. without cost. Send me-a card. Second District M ee mont and Peni For Congress, 3rd District WEDNESDAY, OCT.. Wards 1, 2, 3, 4; 5,6, 7,8 and 22 Oak Street A. M, | and Precincts 9, 10, 11 and 18 of the Odd Fellows’ Hall, 18th Ward. Third District. Me ee a Be | Albert M. Sproesser, Republican | X Election, Tuesday, Nov. 5th. Polls open 6 a. m, to 5 p. m. $$$ ing of THE PALM.. taurant, Oyster ) House... DLE STREET ular, Nothing like it Baltimore. Parties. Polite attention. ur Patronage, . TAYLOR, PROPRIETOR. Se RERS AND BRICK ly Westport Paving Westport car line, ol alae ieecitiaee You Can Own Your Own Home By adopting our plan of home getting, which provides for act- ual ownership in the. shortest time and at the least cost. You merely pay each month a small payment and at the end the home is yours. lances. Loans made be paid at any Six months grace in case of adver d loss when you can seeure a home low pays . rm or City Property” when you car sy payments, ned to date over $1,788,543.18 tc ee Me ee ee ae Mass Meetings IN THE INTEREST OF - “THE PROGRESSIVE PARTY Roosevelt & Johnson 8 SATURDAY, OCT. 26th: . ee Chisolm Neck, Calvert County Chitrons Neck, Calvert.County MONDAY, OCT: 28th ‘ Parker's Creek, Calvert County Fourth: District Meeting, Montgomery and Sharp : and Sharp Streets. TUESDAY, OCT. 29th— Mt: Winans. ‘ “ Barly Heights, A. A. Co., Md. - Mt. Washington. 7 Second District Meeting, Flat Yvon Building, Fre- mont and Pennsylvania Avenues. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30th— : Oak Street A. M. E, Church. Odd Fellows’ Hall, Catonsville. Third District’ Meeting, Galilean Fishermen’s Hall, Biddle and McCulloh Streets THURSDAY, OCT. Sist— First District Meeting, Centennial M.: E. Church, Banks and Caroline Streets. St. Ingaes, St. Marys Co., Md. 7 ERIDAY, NOV. 1 , Young’s Auditorium, Druid Hill Ave. and Robert: St. Winchester and Parrish Streets. St. Ingoes, St. Marys County. SATURDAY, NOV. 2 ‘Muse’s Store, St. Marys County _ . NOV. 4-Shining Light, St. Marys County Come out and hear the issues of the campaign discussed by,Eloquent Speakers —_— > _. Ci pee 7 Flying Squadron. | - Under the Supervision of Joseph P. Evans with a > gumber.of prominent Speakers Who will circumnavigate the City with a a fine Cornet Soloist Will commence Monday night and will visit the various sections of the City as follows: Monday Night Northeastern Tuesday Night Southeastern Wednesday Night, Northwestern Thursday Night Southwestern Friday Night, Central Published by authority of Jos. R. Baldwin, Treasurer. HOUSES FOR SALE on terms to suit on Druid Hill Ave,, Etting St., Divi= sion St., Argyle Ave., [yrtle 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 tele phone, or dropa postal. . J. Welsh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telephone Gilmor 2253. Call from 7 to9 P. M. a Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertakers.in Prices 2 JOHN H. OWENS. @ SON Wadertakers & Embaimers Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. 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Mrs, Rosa Ijams, of 1110 Argyle avenue, has gone to Yonker,.N. Y. for the winter. Miss Ada Smith, of 1372 N. Carey street, left- Monday night for Brooklyn, N. Y., for a short stay. : Mrs, Amanda Probee, a trained nure of Frederick, Md., has return- ed from Cambridge, Md., where she has been engaged in her line of work. She will be the guest of her sister, Mrs, Robert Hilton, of 554 Dolphin street, for a few days before returning to her home. Miss Ruth C. Baskin, a gradu- ate-nurse, of Provident Hospital, left for Clairton, Pa., October léth, 1912 to make a. short visit to her ssiter Mrs, Goodrich, Then she will travel for her home in Chicago, Ill... There’she hopes to - practice. Mrs. Jack Baker, of New York, made a flying trip to Baltimore en route to Richmond, Va., with her mother-in Jaw, Mrs. Baker who has. been visiting beér.son Mr. Jack Baker in New York. Mrs. J. Bak- er while here was the guest of Mrs Berry of 1621 Druid Hill avenue. 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