The Afro-American

THEAFRO AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XXI NO.11. OFFICE HOLDERSON ANXIOUS BENCH Election of Governor Wilson will Have Effect on Fortunes of The Black Cabinet. FAT PLUMS THAT WILL GO TO OTHER HANDS Colored Democrats Feel That They Will Soon Come Into Washington, Nov. 8—The election of Woodrow Wilson to the presidency has placed hundreds of colored government employees on the anxious bench. While the overwhelming majority are protected by the civil service, there are some who think that a way may be found to separate them from their jobs. The election of Governor Wilson has already made colored Democrats get active and it is the general belief that some of the colored men who worked hardest for the success of Wilson and Marshall will land some of the big jobs now held by colored men. During the campaign these sponsors for the Democracy told the voters that the Democracy will even do better than past Republican administrations in dealing with the Negro, and in consonance with this belief it is presumed that the administration of President-elect Wilson will see colored men occupying a number of these positions now occupied by colored Republicans. In the North and West a small group of colored men, who believed that the race vote should be divided, put up a strong fight for the Democratic candidates, and Rev. J. Milton Waldron and other Negro independents here express themselves as being confident that the element of Democrats who would deprive the race of their rights will not prevail against the race in the coming administration. There are a large number of jobs that colored Democrats consider good pickings. They are all now being filled by colored Republicans and follow in part: Henry W. Furniss, United States minister to Hayti, salary $10,000; William D. Crum, minister to Liberia, $5,000 a year; Richard C. Bundy, secretary of the Liberian legation $2,000; William J. Yerby, consul at Sierra Leone, West Africa, $2,000; James C. Carter, consul at Tamatave, Madagascar, $2.500; C. H. Payne, consul at St Thomas, West Indies $3,000; George H. Jackson, consul at Cognac, France $2,500; William H. Hunt, consul at St. Etienne, France, $2.500; L. W. Livingston, consul at Cane Haitien, Haiti, $2,000; Herbert R. Wright, consul at Puerto Cabello, Venzuela, $2,000; James W. Johnson, consul at Corinto, Venzuela, $3,000; William H. Lewis, assistant attorney general of the United States, $5,000; James C. Napier, register of the Treasury, $4,000; Charles W. Anderson, collector of internal revenue, New York City, $4,000; Henry Lincoln Johnson, recorder of deeds at Washington, $4,000; Ralph Tyler, auditor for the Navy Department, $4.000; J. D. Strickland, assistant register of the Treasury, $2,000; J. E. Bush, receiver of public moneys at Little Rock; C. A. Cottrill, collector of customs at Honolulu; Whitfield McKinley, collector of customs at Georgetown, D. C.; W. C. Matthews, assistant United States District Attorney for Massachusetts; T. V. McAllister, receiver public moneys at Jackson, Miss.; S. Laing Williams, special assistant United States District Attorney for Illinois; N. W. Alexander, register of the land office, Montgomrey, Ala.; J. E. Lee, collector of internal revenue, Jacksonville, Fla.; James A. Cobb, special assistant district attorney, Washington, and Robert Smalls, collector of customs, Beaufort, S. C. There are also a few postmasterships held by the race. Celebrates 34th Anniversary. Augusta, Ga., November 7. The Georgia Baptist has just passed its thirty-fourth anniversary. Despite the fact that he is nearly 85 years of age, Rev. W. J. White, "the Georgia Baptist Man," is still able to do editorial work on the paper that he founded. DEMOCRATS ARE TIRED BUT HAPPY Headquarters The Scene of Much Joy As Returns Show Unparalleled Victory Special to the Afro-American Ledger. New York November 7.—There are no happier men in the country today than the colored men who labored for the success of Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall and for the election of William Sulzer to the Governorship. Scenes of great enthusiasm were manifested Tuesday night at the Victoria Apartments where the National Colored Democratic League had its headquarters and at the heaquarters of the New York United Colored Democracy at 122 W 136th street, as the returns came pouring in announcing a Democratic victory. There was a bigger effort this time to line up colored men for the Democracy than at any election since the race has had the right to vote, and leading men here express themselves as being most hopeful that the work of leading colored Democrats will be as much recognized as it has been under Republican rule. Conspicuous in the fight among colored Democrats were Bishop Alexander Walters, head of the National Colored Democratic League; Robert N. Wood, chief of the New York United Colored Democracy; Cornelius D. Hughes, Ferdinand Q. Morton. James L. Curtis, James D. Carr, all of this city; Charles Barnes. James H. W. Howard, both of Pennsylvania; James A. Rose, of Buffalo, N. Y.; Thoams W. Swann, of Chicago, and Peter L. Smith, of Massachusetts. JACK JOHNSON SELLS OUT. If Champion Gets Out of Trouble He May Go To Russia Chicago, Nov. 7—Jack Johnson has sold his interest in his magnificent 'Cafe de Champion' to his manager. The city authorities refused to grant a renewal of his saloon license, which expired last Friday. Should he escape indictment for his alleged relations with Lucille Camreon, he may go to Russia. Richard Klegin, an American sporting man as a representative of a colored millionaire of Moscow, named Thomas, to arrange a contest with Sam McVey in Moscow next January. Thomas formerly lived in the United States, Klegin gave Jack Johnson $5,000 expense money and three round trips to Russia last Thursday. THANK YOU SIR! I ALWAYS KEEP MY PROMISES. I CONGRATULATE YOU SIR? AND I EXPECT A FAIR DEAL FOR MY RACE. WILSON BISHOP WILLIAMS "Should I become President upon me for absolute fair dealing assist in advancing the interest Rev. Berry's Wound Fatal (Special to The Afro-American Ledger) Frederick Md., Nov. S—Rev. William H. Berry, of the Washington M. E Conference, who was shot by Alonzo Bell last Friday. died in a local hospital today. It appears that Bell and his wife did not get along well together, the latter separating and filing a suit for divorce. The wife it is said sought the advice of the dead minister, fand this is said to have aroused the ire of Bell. As the minister was driving to his church, he encountered Bell, who put two bullets in him, one in the back proving fatal. The man then want to look for his wife, and found her with her cousin on the way to a revival service. He opened fire on her, but the bullet went wild and hit the cousin. He then turned the weapon upon himself, and blew his brains out. The dead minister was a native of Cambridge, O. He was a graduate of Gammon Theological Seminary. Colored Waiters Will Join Union Washington. Nov. 8—Plans are under way for the perfecting of an organization of the colored employees of local hotels an restaurants early next week. Washington Local, No. 2, of the International Hotel Workers' Union, has the arrangements in hand, and if the plans go through, the organization will contain white and colored members of both sexes. There has been a strike here among white waiters recent, and their places have been mostly filled by colored waiters. Edward Blochinger, of New York, the organizer, was in the city this week looking after the affairs of the union. He delivered an address before the students of Howard University, in which he explained the purpose of the union. Prof. Edward L. Cox, of the department of economics at the university, also delivered an address along the same lines. Campaign Leaders Banquetted Chicago, Nov. 7—The heads of the three colored campaign bureaus in this city were tendered a complimentary banquet by James T. Brewington, Saturday afternoon. The guests of honor were James A. Ross, head of the Wilson Bureau, George W. Ellis, of the Progressives and Phil. Brown, of the Taft forces. of the United States they may count and for everything by which I could of their race in the United States." Governor Wilson to Bishop Walters NEW PRINCIPAL FOR ARMSTRONG SCHOOL Dr. Bruce Evans Dismissed After Twelve Years Service (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, Nov. 8—Local school circles were greatly stirred this week by the dismissal of Dr. Bruce Evans from the position of principal of the Armstrong Manual Training School and also from the positin of assisnt director of public night schools, at a meeting of the Board of Education Wednesday afternoon. Friends of the deposed principal say he will fight it out in court. The recommendation for dismissal was made by Superintendent of schools Davidson, following a request from Roscoe C. Bruce, assistant superintendent of colored schools. The dismissal was based on the allegation that Dr. Evans was "found lacking in the necessary academic, pedagogic and administrative qualifications of a competent high school principal or teacher, and for the good of the service." It is said that Dr. Evans has been under investigation for some time. The dismissed teacher was present and endowed to secure a hearing, but President James F. Oyster, of the Board of Education, refused to hear him. R. R. Horner made a motion that the Board hear Dr. Evans in his own defense, but this was voted on. only Mrs. Caroline Harris siding with him. Dr. Charles H. Marshall, the third and latest colored member of the Board voted with those opposed to a hearing. The vote for a dismissal resulted in the same division. The discussion of the matter was the occasion for spirited passages at arms. Dr. Evans has been in public schools since 1885, and has been principal of the Armstrong School since 1901, and three years later was made assistant director of night schools. Garnett C. Wilkinson, of the M Street High School has been appointed to succeed him at the Armstrong School and A.C. Newman, principal of the Armstrong Night School, made assistant director of night schools. MECHANICS BANK WITHSTANDS RUN Fifteen Thousand Dollars Drawn By Excited Depositors In Three Days PLENTY OF MONEY TO MEET DEMANDS Wagon Load of Money Comes to Rescue. But It Is Not Richmond, Va., Nov. 7—A run of the Mechanics Savings Bank last week fully tested the financial soundness of that institution. J. S. Stewart appeared at the bank to draw out $10.85 on Monday of last week. As it was after banking hours, W. T. Davis, the paying teller, told him to come back then next day to get the money, which he did. In the meantime it appears that Mr. Stewart had spread the report that the bank would not meet its demands, and a run began. President John Mitchell directed Cashier Wyatt to pay all persons who demanded their money, and piles of money greeted the gaze of those who came after their deposits. The American National and the First National Banks offered President Mitchell any aid that he may need, and pretty soon a truck filled with all kinds of money drew up before the door. The aid was not needed, however, as the bank's reserve was sufficient for all needs. On Wednesday and Thursday $15,407 was withdrawn, but on Friday confidence seemed to have been restored as over $5,000 was redeposited. $2,000 more came in on Saturday, and this week has added still more to the folks "who came back home." When State Banking Commissioner Barksdale heard there was a run on the bank he stationed himself in the bank in order to assure all depositors that the institution was perfectly solvent. The Mechanics Bank is a member of the local Clearing House Association and observes the rules laid down by the association. It is run on the most up-to-date lines. Baptists to Change Headquarters Philadelphia, Nov. 7-In accordance with a resolution adopted at the recent session of the National Baptist Convention, the headquarters of the Foreign Mission Board will be moved from Louisville to 624 S. 18th street, this city, the latter part of his month. Rev. L. G. Jordan, the foreign mission secretary, has arranged for a rally in all of the local, Baptist churches the first week in December. Rev. Pardee Gets Appointment Charlotte, N. C., Nov. 7—Rev. Dr. W. E. Partee has been appointed professor of systematic theology, church government and Old Testament History at Biddle University. He is an alumnus of the university. For number of years he was pastor of Presbyterian churches in Florida. Colored Soldiers Are Healthy Washington, Nov. 7-According to the annual report of Sergeon General Torney, colored soldiers lose less time on account of sickness than do the whites. He says, that the non-effective rate of the colored soldier was 25.88, while that of the whites was 33.80; Porto Rican, 29.78 and Filipino 19.87. A. IN MEMORY OF S. COLERIDGE TAYLOR Prominent Englishmen To Honor Memory of the Race's Greatest (Special Correspondence.) London, Eng., November 1.—In memory of the late Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and to furnish funds for the wife and two young children of the famous Negro composer a big concert is to be given in Albert Hall on Friday, November 22, when the largest choir, numerically, that has ever appeared in the hall will sing. The program will be made up exclusively of the dead composer's compositions, and there will be three conductors, Sir Frederick Bridge, Sir Charles Standford and Mr. Landon Ronald. The first part will consist of orchestral items and the second part will consist of "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" and "The Death of Minnehaha." Among the prominent men identified with the movement are the Earl of Pembroke(president), Col. Herbert A. Walters, Sir Hubert Parry, Sir Frederick Cowen, D. McNaught, the Earl of Shaftesbury, the Earl of Plymouth, Lord Alverstone, the Hon. Harry Lawson, M. P., Sir Walter Parratt, Sir George Martin, Sir A. Campbell Mackensie, Sir Henry Wood, Dr. Walford Davies, Dr. Harford Lloyd, W. Boosey, A. Boosey, Alfred Littleton, Augustus Littleton, Algernon Ashton and Edward German. Bishop J. Albert Johnson, of the A. M. E. Church, has sailed for South Africa, after a brief stay here. Separated in Slavery—Remarried Culpepper, Va., November 7.—Robert Dean, age 78 years, was united in marriage this week with the girl that he married in slavery times. They belonged to different masters and were separated by being sold. As they lost trace of each other, both remarried, and after their respective choices died, they met and courted again. Plans for $100,000 Y. M. C. A. Philadelphia. November 7—Plans have just been drawn here for a $100,000 building for the Colored Young Men's Christian Association. The building will be four stories high, with basement, and will occupy a space 71 by 130 feet on Christian street. Philadelphia, Nov. 7—Harry W. Bass, of the Seventh ward was reelected a Republican member of the State Legislature Tuesday. WASHINGTON ON THE FRANCHISE THE SOUTH'S FATAL MISTAKE Founder and Head of the Great Tuskegee Institute Advocates Even Handed Justice In Method of Voting White and Colored Citizens In the South. Abhors Lynching. "No influence could ever make me desire to go back to the conditions of reconstruction days to secure the ballot for the Negro," writes Dr. Booker T. Washington in the November Century. "That was an order of things that was bad for the Negro and bad for the white man. "In most southern states it is absolutely necessary that some restriction be placed upon the use of the ballot. The actual methods by which this restriction was brought about have been widely advertised, and there is no necessity for my discussing them here. "At the time these measures were passed I urged that, whatever law went upon the statute book in regard to the use of the ballot, it should apply with absolute impartiality to both races. This policy I advocate again in justice to both white man and Negro. "Let me illustrate what I mean. In a certain county of Virginia, where the county board had charge of registering those who were to be voters, a colored man who had long been a resident of the county, a quiet, unassuming man, A. DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. went before the board to register. He was refused on the ground that he was not intelligent enough to vote. "Before this colored man left the room a white man came in who was so intoxicated that he could scarcely tell where he lived. This white man was registered and by a board of intelligent white men who had taken an oath to deal justly in the administration of the law. "Will any one say that there is wisdom or statesmanship in such a policy as that? In my opinion it is a fatal mistake to teach the young black man and the young white man that the dominance of the white race in the south rests upon any other basis that absolute justice to the weaker man. "I have spoken plainly regarding the south because I love the south as I love no other part of our country, and I want to see her white people equal to any white people on the globe in material wealth, in education and in intelligence. I am certain, however, that none of these things can be secured and permanently maintained except they are founded on justice. "In most parts of the United States the colored people feel that they suffer more than others as the result of the lynching habit. When he was governor of Alabama I heard Governor Jelks say in a public speech that he knew of five cases during his administration of innocent colored people having been lynched. "If that many innocent people were known to the governor to have been lynched it is safe to say that there were other innocent persons lynched whom the governor did not know about. What is true of Alabama in this respect is true of other states. In short, it is safe to say that a large proportion of the colored people lynched are innocent." Clubwomen to Hear Mrs. Washington. The most important event in women's club circles in Pittsburgh for the third week in October was a mass meeting at the Trinity Congregational church, at which Mrs. Booker T. Washington, president of the National Association of Colored-Women's Clubs, was the principal speaker. Clubwomen from the adjoining cities and towns were present to cooperate with the women of Pittsburgh in making the meeting a great success. States In Which Women May Vote. The six states in which women voted or were entitled to vote at the general elections on Nov. 5 are California, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The number of colored women in these states of voting age is estimated at 13,488. It is reported that a movement is on foot in Hawaii to extend the franchise to the women of that country. RELIGIOUS WORKERS MEET. Auxiliaries to Baptist State Convention Hold Annual Convention; Brooklyn.—The seventh annual meeting of the Baptist Young People's union and Sunday school convention was held in the Bethany Baptist church in this city on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Mr. W. R. Allen, president of the organization, presided. The convention is an auxiliary to the New York state colored Baptist convention. After the usual devotional services, which were led by delegates from the Metropolitan Baptist Young People's union and members of the Sunday school, President Allen appointed the various committees. The address of welcome was delivered by Miss Bowman. The address was timely and bespoke the hearty sentiments of welcome from the entire body to all delegates and visitors. Miss Bowman's words of welcome were responded to by William Brown, superintendent of the Bethesda Sunday school of New Rochelle, N. Y. Mr. Brown's address was followed by a well rendered recitation by Master Clifford Harris. The Rev. Mr. Wilkins of Ravenswood, N. Y., read an interesting paper in which he told of the work of the Ravenswood school, which he represented. At the conclusion of the Rev. Mr. Wilkins' paper Mrs. L. M. Frey of Yonkers gave a vocal solo, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. President Allen's annual address to the convention was interesting and covered all departments of the work. The president suggested many timely methods by which the convention might enlarge the scope of its usefulness. The program for the evening consisted of devotional services led by delegates from the Sharon Baptist church, New York city; a well written paper by Mrs. S. A. James, an address by the Rev. J. E. Robinson, B. D., of Sheepshead Bay and a vocal solo by Miss M. Shelton of New Rochelle. The convention closed at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 30, after a hearty discussion of "How Does Our Personal Bearing Affect the Efficiency In Service For Christ?" RESEARCH SOCIETY NOTES. Bones of Colored Soldiers Unearthed In Streets of New York. When some years ago workmen were digging the foundation for A. T. Stewart's great retail dry goods store in New York a large quantity of human bones were thrown up. On inquiry it was found that they were the bones of colored American soldiers who fell in the battle of Long Island in 1770 and of such as died of wounds then received. The white soldiers of the Revolution who fought in the war received not only a pension at the end of the war, but were given a patent for 100 acres of land on which to settle and rear a family. But the black men who fought in that war, the wars of 1812, 1860 and 1808 if they got pensions, as many of them did, got no land grants. Such is American interpretation of the great law "Do unto others (if white) as ye would that they would do unto you." NEW BOOK DEDICATED TO THE SONS OF ETHIOPIA. "Emancipation" Deals With the Whole Problem of Racial Contact, "Emancipation," by Casely Hayford, barrister at law and author of "Gold Coast Native institutions," is an intensely interesting book of 215 pages, divided into twenty chapters, which sweep the whole gamut of the problem dealing with racial contact. The book is especially attractive from the standpoint of the native African when brought under the sway of western civilization. There are also suggestions which bear directly upon conditions in the United States. The author evidently in his contemplation had the interest of colored Americans at heart as well as that of his own native fellow citizens, for the volume is dedicated to the "Sons of Ethiopia" the wide world over. Mr. Hayford weaves romance, poetry, history, modern Christianity, the evolution of race persecution and recent striving into a plea for fidelity to racial ideals which will bring about the freedom of which he prophesies when Ethiopia unbound will be a reality. Attorney Hayford is a member of the Inner Temple, barrister-at-law, and of the Gold Const bar. His academic excellence as well as his statesman-like skill is revealed in "Gold Const Native Institutions," which was published several years ago. Some of the chapters in "Emancipation" indicate the masterly influence of the late Edward Wilmot Blyden. But Mr. Hayford is not a servile imitator, for he is master of his subject. The book may be had upon application to John E. Bruce, Runny Slope Farm, Yonkers, N. Y. Success of the Brooklyn Mothers' Club The annual musical and literary entertainment given by the Mothers' club of Brooklyn on Thursday evening, Oct 31, was largely attended and was a financial success. The funds will be donated to the movement looking toward the erection in the near future of a home for delinquent girls. The principal speaker on this occasion was the well known Mrs. A. W. Hunton, whose subject was "Child Welfare," Mr. Eugene Knickle Jones, one of the directors of the National league on urban conditions among colored people, also took part in the program. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER COLORED VOTERS REBUKE ORGANIZATION Over 75 Per Cent Desert Republican Ranks In City and LEADING PROGRESSIVES WELL PLEASED Prominent Citizens;Who Helped to Bring Progressive Party to the Fore One of the most active agencies in marshaling the overwhelming majority of the colored vote of the city for the progressive cause was the Roosevelt - Johnson Auxiliary Committee. The leading spirits in the committee were not only men that were opposed to the r2-election of Mr. Taft, but they were men who believed that the time should be at hand when the race may honorably divide its vote. With the opening of the headquarters of the league at 628 N. Eutaw street a month ago, being one of the most active fights that has ever been waged by the Colored voters of the city and State. Meetings were held in all parts of the city and counties and as a result of a general campaign of education 75 per cent of the colored vote of the city was lined up on the side of Colonel Roosevelt and in the counties 30 per cent of the colored voters deserted Taft. In the Seventeenth ward, the work of the league resulted in a plurality of over 500 being given Roosevelt and in the Fourteenth, where there are a large number of colored voters Roosevelt got a plurality. The defeat of the Taft forces in the Seventeenth ward, where the colored voters are in the majority, was also a defeat for the Republican organization, of which Councilman Harry H. Cummings is the actual leader. Wherever there was a large number of colored voters the Progressives polled a large vote largely because of the belief that the Taft administration had not deait fairly with the race, but also because of the fact that there was considerable opposition among the rank and file of the [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. REV. JAMES. H. ROBERSON race to the present management of the Republican party in Maryland. In nearly every county of the State the Republicans polled a reduced vote, with the possible exception of Dorchester, where the friends of Governor Goldsborough polled a vote for Taft that almost equaled that of Wilson, even though the Progressives received over 300 votes. Among the active spirits among the race in lining up the colored voters of the city and counties for Roosevelt an Johnson were Joseph P. Evans, chairman of the Citywide Roosevelt-Johnson Committee, and one of Maryland's delegates to the Progressive Convention; Louis H. Davenport, John W. Martin, both active workers in the Seventeenth ward; Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, who delivered addresses in various sections of the city and in Ohio; Rev. C. H. Stepteau, treasurer of the Roosevelt-Johnson Auxiliary; Rev. S. S. Crockett, Rev. R. D. Johnson, Alfred A. Mitchell, John C. Green, Jeremiah Stafford, William F. Allen, Rev. James H. Roberson, Clarence Bright, William T. Greenwood, David T. Harrod. W. Ashbie Hawkins, William Winston and Henry Trimpble. Rev. Mixon Speaks Rev. W. H. Mixon, of Selma, Ala, was the principal speaker at the religious services held in Young's Hall last Sunday afternoon. He urged doing deeds of kindness for others. Mrs. Eliza Cole presided at the meeting. Prominent Leaders of the Progressive Movement in Maryland REV. W. A. C. HUGHES JOSEPH P. EVANS REV. C. H. STEPTEAU REV. W. A. C. HUGHES Dr. Mixon preached at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday morning, and in the afternoon delivered an address before the Sunday Shool of the Church. He is an eloquent speaker, and was one of the men who delivered addresses in various sections of the country for the Progressive ticket. He is presiding elder of the Huntsville, Ala., district of the A. M. E. Church. Richmond Y. M. C. A. In Good Condition (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Richmond, Va., Nov. 7-The report of the Colored Young Men's Christian Association of Richmond which was read on the occasion of its twenty third anniversary, celebrated Sunday night in the Fourth Baptist Church, showed substantial progress along all lines. Forty nine meetings for men were held during the year just closed, fifty one for boys, fifty two for workers and 310 in the City Jail. In addition there were 1,256 visits to the penitentiary and 502 converts. The bible classes held 103 meetings. The institution will need $2- 400 to carry on its work this year, and only 65 cents remains in the treasury from last year, $1,924.20 having been expended. A special committee to raise the needed funds has been appointed, and will canvass the city. Liberal Indeed. Business Man—Your father gave you a very liberal education, you say? College Graduate—Sure! The governor did cough up like a gentleman whenever I wrote him for a check—Philadelphia Press. Annual Dinner of Howard Orphanage. At the October meeting of the woman's auxiliary to the board of managers of the Howard Orphanage and Industrial school, Kings Park, N. Y., it was decided to hold the annual southern dinner of the institution at the Brooklyn headquarters of the asylum on Wednesday and Thursday evening, Nov. 20 and 21. The annual dinner is the biggest public function of a social nature given by the managers of the orphanage and is always largely attended. Powell on How to Better Conditions. Speaking at a large public meeting In New York recently on "Some Rights Not Denied Afro-Americans," the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, gifted preacher and champion of human rights, named the following: The right to get an education, the right to save money and buy property, the right to be a Christian optimist and the right to pray. Dr. Powell's address gave the people a new view of the situation and showed them how to better their con- tion. WILSON WINS! Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call Wish to announce to the generous public that I am still doing business at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. Carriage for hire for weddings, parties and funerals, and special attention given to all orders day or night. Yours. ALEX. HEMSLEY, Mt. Vernon, 2578 Main Office. ! GEORGE H. HOLLAND, Manager. C. & P. Phone:692 Madison. FELIX B. PYE, Sr. 106 E.Mulberry St. Nr. Calvert. ::::FUNERAL DIRECTOR:::: C. & P. PHONE No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detection of per- sons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE CO. F. S. Strobridge, President Home Office: Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured Issues The Best Contracts The Old Reliable TO THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL! We are living in the progressive age. That is what the Singer Sewing machine company stands for. A "men of progressive ideas stand for advancement and peace of conscience. The old idea of machinery is a thing of the past. We find the purchaser of the old idea of machinery, has been a failure. The seller proclaims they will serve you satisfactorily but time and again they have found themselves in the same old state of affairs, and a year, or so. after they trade such machines for a new Singer We Singer agents stand for the Progressive idea which is cheaper in the end See that you get the Singer cash or credit $1.50 per month only at BUTL&R. — Most Equipped Repair Shop Up Town 211 DRUID HILL AVE. Phone, Madison. 3778 M IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. CALL AT THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. 620 N. EUTAW ST. South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 Alex. Hemsley, Wish to announce to the generous public at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. The favors and hoping for a continuance of the wedding, parties and funerais, and special day or night. Yours, ALEX. HEMSLEY. Mt. Vernon GEORGE H. HOLLAND FELIX B. PYE 106 E. Mulberry St. ::::FUNERAL DIRECT C. & P. PHOTO No Branches. Not Connected with A reward will be offered for the sons doing business under Felix B. Pye THE BALTIMORE LIFE INC. F. S. Strobridge, I. Home Office: Cor. Charles & Sarah The Leading Life Insurance Co. Life Insurance Policies issued Premiums collected weekly from Issues The Best The Old Relia THE We are living in the 's the Singer Sewing machine of progressive ideas stand com science. The old idea of We find the purchaser or been a failure. The seller satisfactorily but time and selves in the same old state after they trade such machines for a new Sing the Progressive idea which is cheaper in the en cash or credit $1.50 per month only at BUTLCR,—Most Equipped 211 DRUID HILL AVE. IT PAYS TO AD FOR FINE PRINTING... 142 W. Hill Street and 526 Druid Hill Ave. THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MARYLAND News Gathered From Various Parts of the State By Our Correspondents. Salisbury Notes (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Sailsbury, Md., Nov. 7—Mr. Reginald Dennis has returned to his home in Snow Hill from the Peninsular Hospital much improved. Rev. A. L. Martin, of Atlantic City, paid Rev. R. G. Waters a flying visit Monday. Miss Maggie Morris, of Ellen street, who has been confined to the house for two weeks, is improving, and hopes to be out soon. Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Langston were tendered a Halloween surprise party at their residence 328 Church street, on Friday evening the occasion being the 11th anniversary of their marriage. The guests included: Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Langston, Mrs. Annie Lee, Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart, Mrs. Calra West, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Winston, Miss Maud Smothers, Mr. and Mrs. Augusta, Miss Irene Smackinn, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Parker, Miss Mayme Thouston, Mr. Sam Morris, Miss Blanch Lee, Miss Bessie Leonard and Dr. J. W. Roberts. Rev. Drs. A. L. Gaines and Ernest Lyon of Baltimore, were here on Thursday evening. The Hospital committee held its regular monthly meeting at the residence of Mrs. Annie Lee, Thursday evening in interest of the annual Thanksgiving donation for the Peninsula General Hospital. Mrs. U. G. Langston, President and Mrs. Ella Leonard, Secretary. Rev. E. W. Jones Pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Zion Church, had returned from Newtown, Pa., where he attended the sessions of the Philadephia District Conference. Prof. P. E. Gordy has moved from Church street to his new residence on Poplar Hill avenue. Mrs. Levin Rider has returned home from a six weeks' visit to friends in Philadephia, Pa. News From Fairfield Fairfield, Md., Nov. 7—The Educational School Club Entertainment at Daniels' Hall Monday night was very successful. Messrs Hurd and Carson were the managers. Rev. C. Z. Parker, of Sparrows Point, called on many of his old friends Tuesday. Miss Laura Wilson of Baltimore, visited her uncle, Mr. I. J. DeShields. Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Brown, spent last Sunday with Miss Annie E. Wells, of Annapolis Md. Mr. Brown spoke at the Song and Praise Services of Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church. Snow Hill Notes (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., Nov. 7—Rev. Ellis, of New Castle, Delaware, was in town Sunday. Mr. Nathan Roxborough has gone to Chester, Pa. to spend the winter. Mr. Reginald Dennis is ill again. Mr. Samuel Tingle has opened a store on Washington street in the business part of the town. Mr. Warrie Stevenson has opened an oyster saloon on Washington street. Mr. Edward Martin is still very ill. St. Michaels News St. Michaels, Md., Nov. 7—Mr. Grason Nichols has returned from Sparrows Point, to spend the winter with his parents. Mrs. Helen Hopkins visited friends in Baltimore last week. Mr. Peter Mitchell is still on the sick list. Boy Scouts Leader Off to School (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland, Md., Nov. 7—Capt. Raymond McNeal of the Boy Scouts, left Cumberland last Monday for Harpers Ferry, W. Va. He was accompanied by his sister. They both study at Storer College, which is located in the historic mountain town. Capt. McNeal is held in the highest esteem by our Boy Scouts, who presented him quite a substantial testimonial just before his departure in appreciation of his services to them during the past year. The captaincy which Mr. McNeal had to relinguish is to be held by Mr. Hunter Rhodes while the former is away at school. The Scouts are planning great things for next year one of which is to visit Washington next May with their big chief Major H. M. Fisher. News From Baltimore County Services were held at the Ruxton M. P. Church last Sunday. Rev. R. E. Moore, pastor of the church, preached a special sermon to St. John's Beneficial Society in the afternoon. Rev. Dr. E. W. Scott, president of the Colored M. P. Conference, preached at the anniversary services at St. James Church, Towson, Sunday afternoon. Rev Perri E. Robinson preached at night. Rev. I. S. Mills is pastor of the church. Dr. Scott preached, at the Lennox Avenue Church, Towson at night. He has just returned from Washington, where he set apart a mission. The collection at the laying of the cornerstone of the new Grace A. M. E. Church, Catonsville, amounted to $1021. Rev. C. H. Murray is pastor. Mr. James Jackson, of Catonsville, are having their home repaired. Mrs. Georiga Murray is at the bedside of a sick sister in Virginia. Mrs. Johanna Worthington, a recent bride is ill at her residence, in Catonsville. Mrs. Bessie Watkins is still at her home in Catonsville. Cockeysville Notes (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cockeysville, Md., November 7— Mrs. Augusta Huson, wife of Charles Huson, died from a complication of diseases. Interment was in the cemetery at Bazil Chapel. James Cromwell died Monday, after a short illness from appendicitis. The remains were buried at Long Green. Lucky Jay Gould Among the lucky ones who bet on election is "Jay Gould," a well known man about town, who placed his money at odds on Wilson. He exhibited a snug roll this week of Bull Moose and Taft money that he had gathered in. Two ministers, one a Taft and the other a Roosevelt enthusiast are said to have agreed to give the other a new silk hat should Taft be elected or defeated. The Taft clergyman is now indebted to the Roosevelt enthusiast for a silk hat. Winchester Happenings Winchester, Va., Nov. 7 -The Men's Day Services which were held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Sunday were very successful. Addresses were delivered by M. Lovett, M. Cook, H. Wood, Rev. H. C. Parker, and Prof Randolph Ramer, of Martinsburg, W. Va. Mrs. Fannie Eslick has returned from Duffield W. Va., where she has been holding successful revival services. Rev. Hooper of Baltimore, Md., delivered an interesting and humorous lecture on "Africa," on Tuesday evening to a large audience at Mt. Carmel F. B. Church. He preached to the same congregation Wednesday night. Bust of Late Joe Gans Unveiled A handsome bronze bust of the late Joseph Gans, the champion pugilist lightweight, was unveiled at the Goldfield Hotel Tuesday evening of last week. The bust stands toward the front of the second floor and shows the old ringmaster in characteristic fighting attitude. It is the work of Isaac Hathaway, the Washington sculptor. The bust was presented the hotel by Messrs. Harry S. Cummings and Thomas R. Smith. Masons Lay Corner- (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Atlantic City, November 7—Asbury M. E. Chruch laid the cornerstone of thier new $40,000 Gray Stone edifice, a few weeks ago with Masonic honors. The Congress of the Queen's Rally for the Building Fund last Sunday week netted $1500. A $2,000 Rally is now on. The new church will soon be roof high. Its down stairs is to be completed by cold weather. It is of latest design and modern throughout. It is to have ornamental stained glass windows, pipe organ loft in rear of pulpit, and will seat upwards of one thousand in the main auditorium. Rev. Martin's people are standing by him nobly. Furnished or unfurnished room for rent. Apply 559 Laurens street. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER. WORK OF THREE EMINENT MEN Each Has Gained Distinction In Special Line. WHAT DR. WEATHERFORD SAYS Triumvirate of Successful Race Leaders In the South Made Subject For Worthy Comment In Recent Publication by Y. M. C. A. Student Secretary For the South. Dr. W. D. Weatherford, student.secretary of the international committee of Young Men's Christian Associations for the south, has paid discriminating tributes to well known race leaders in his recent book, "Present Forces In Negro Progress," published by the Association Press of New York. Dr. Weatherford represents the growing class of southern white men in public life that appreciate the good work of such race leaders as Robert R. Moton, commander of Hampton Institute; Dr. Charles T. Walker of Augusta, Ga.; Bishop George W. Clinton of Charlotte, N. C., and Thomas C. Walker, the powerful lawyer-farmer of Gloucester, Va. Major Moton's Leadership at Hampton. "It has been my good fortune to come to know Major Moton quite well in the visits I have made to Hampton," says Dr. Weatherford. "He is one of the few men in America who can trace their ancestry on both sidas in unbroken line across the seas. I have heard more than one southern man say that Major Moton was the senest and strongest representative of the Negro race that they had ever met. Others have said, too, that he is the best speaker, white or black, that they have ever heard, and yet he does not claim to be a speaker at all. He has a clear head, a noble heart and a manly bearing which at once convinces you that he has a message worth while and is not afraid to give it. "Major Moton holds a most delicate position at Hampton. In the college community there are pure Negroes, mulattoes, Indians, northern white people, southern white people, all working for the same great cause, the elevation of the race. It is no easy matter to harmonize all these types, and yet so rare is his tact and so true is his judgment that each group gives him catholicistic support. Washington has said of him, 'It has been through contact with men like Major Moton that I have received a kind of education no books could impart.' It would be worth a trip to Hampton just to know Major Moton. If more of our southern white people could see him, so calm, so unostentatious, so unpresuming and yet efficient and thorough, they would never say again that the Negro race could not produce a pure blood leader." Taft Pays Tribute to Dr. C. T. Walker. Dr. Charles T. Walker, who is held in high esteem by Dr. Weatherford, is spoken of as follows: "He has a sparkling wit, a fine sense of humor, a remarkable ability in story telling, but with it all that genuine sense of the bigness of life which makes him a power when speaking either to white or colored men. President Taft has said of him that he is the most eloquent man to whom he has ever listened. "I could not better prove his sanity and his right to leadership than to quote what Washington says in his motto. I have determined never to be guilty of ingratitude, never to desert a friend and never to strike back at an enemy. I have heard Dr. Walker speak both to northern and southern men, and, so far us I have ever been able to learn, he lives up to his motto." Bishop G. W. Clinton as an Organizer. 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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 thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in one office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Euraw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE NOV. 9, 1912. Sometimes we get more out of people who do not promise much than we do from people who make big promises. The Progressive party is not dead by any means, and if any one thinks so they are very much mistaken. The Progressive party made a splendid fight and if it can do so much in three months, what will it do when it three years old? Keep your eye skinned for it is going to make somebody stand around. Strains may be a very good thing to show the way the wind is blowing, but very little reliance can be placed upon them as political weather prognosticators. --- There is nothing pessimistic about us. Mr. Wilson's election has not shaken a feather in our cap. Four years from now we may be taking off our hats shouting for the sage of Princeton. Who knows? The battle is over now let us all get down to business. In all probability the government will go on all right, a few office holders will lose their jobs, and some others will get them, which in the last analasys will be small loss or gain to the general public at large, and in four years we will have about the same thing to go over again, one side telling the people the country is going to the bow wows and the other fellow saying the same thing, and neither meaning what he says. The country is all right and God lives, so that ends the matter. Now let us get busy. --- THE PRESIDENT-ELECT AND HIS COLORED FELLOW-CITIZEN. "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 grudging justice, but justice executed with liberality and good feeling. Every guarantee of our law, every principle of our constitution, commands this, and our sympathies should also make it easy. The colored people of the United States have made extra-ordinary progress towards self-support and usefulness, and ought to be encouraged in every possible and proper way. My sympathies with them is of long standing, and I want to assure them through you that should I become President of the United States, they may count upon me for absolute fair dealing and for every thing by which I could assist in advancing the interest of their race in the United States." Woodrow Wilson to Bishop Alexander Waters. If the President-elect lives up to the letter and spirit of the above deliverance he will make a most substantial contribution towards a genuine emancipation of the Negro race from a slavery which is in conflict with the loftiest and highest ideals of American life. Many of the noblest friends the race has and ever has had, are men of Virginia birth, and it may be since Virginia has been absent so long from the Presidential chair, in this instance, we may have an incarnation of the old time ideal that rendered that historic State so powerful in the councils of the country. At any rate, Mr. Wilson has the opportunity to make good. Let us hope that he will. A GREAT VICTORY FOR PROGRESSIVE PRINCIPLES. At the election held last Tuesday, the Honorable Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey, was elected the President of the United States for a term of four years beginning on March 4th, 1913. We had hoped, and earnestly labored to that end, that Theodore Roosevelt would have been so chosen, but a majority of the people of this country have ordered otherwise. As it is, the election of Woodrow Wilson means a great victory for progressive principles. The election of Roosevelt would have been a still greater victory. The equal of Mr. Roosevelt in resources and ripe experience is not to be found in this country. But, Mr. Wilson is elected, and we have many reasons to be thankful. So far as our own people are concerned, let none of them indulge in any lamentations whatever. Mr. Wilson will be the President, and he has already given the assurance that our people will recieve from him a "square deal." This is all that we have any right to expect, and if Mr. Wilson honestly lives up to it, thereby will be accomplished one of the greatest civic blessings which could befall our people, and the country. For it will mean the breaking up, all over the country, the large colored vote which has hitherto, in the main, been attached to one of the great political parties. As we become a part and parcel of the various political households, and work heroically for the best interests of our country, we shall come into our own. But there is special reasons for rejoicing on behalf of the Progressive Party. The grand larceny of the late Republican National Convention at Chicago has been rebuked in no uncertain way, and the Progressive party has literally won the right of way in the midst of most formidable obstacles and has established itself as the great force to which the American people must look in the future for relief from Democratic misrule. While we had an ardent hope all along that in spite of the tremendous odds victory for the rights of the people, yet in such an event it would have been hardly short of a miracle. As it is, we made a brave and gallant fight, and the warfare will continue until 1916 when, aided by the failures of an administration of well meaning, but inexperience and inability, the people of the country shall turn to the Progressive Party and its matchless leader for deliverance. In the meantime, Mr. Wilson should be given all the good will and hearty support which such an eminent and just personality demands. The country is to be congratulated that its has turned its face resolutely from Taft brand of "properity" which threatened to bring about such social conditions as would tend towards a State of an archy and socialism of a most undesirable type. Like Mr. Roosevelt the President-elect has solemnly promised to set himself to the task of industrial and social justice, and a sincere disposition and effort along this line is far more encouraging to the great masses of the American people than a policy which fails to recognize the existence of the very evils which have occasioned such wide-spread unrest For Mr. Taft, as a man, we have nothing but the highest respect and admiration, but we are delighted that his "policies" as President of this great country will soon be a thing of ancient history. We could not get the best exponent of Progressive principles, and, therefore, for the time being, we must be content with the man, who after Roosevelt, nearly measures up to the exigencies of the occasion. A STRENUOUS CAMPAIGN Perhaps not in the recollection of the "Oldest Inhabitant" has there been such a bitter campa- THE AFRO=AMERICAN-LEDGER waged in this State as was the campaign just closed. This is true rather between the rank and file of the Republican Party and the rank and file of the Progressive party, and not between the two old parties. The bitterness, we must confess, was not on the side of the Progressives, but on the part of the Republicans, many of whom preferring the Democratic party to Roosevelt, assisted in putting Wilson over, and voted for him in preference to voting for Taft, as they considered he had but small chance to win, less than one in a hundred. And so in order to defeat Roosevelt they took a chance with Wilson. The Democrats are not half so bitter against Roosevelt as are the Reublicans, and in many instances, colored Republicans, who have not one good word to say for the leader of the "Bull Mooses." The statement in one of the daily papers that the party was wiped out in the State and hereafter would have to take its place along side of the Prohibitionists and Socialists, has especially angered them, and they are saying and promising all sorts of dire things. On the other hand the Progressives as well as the Democrats are jubilant over the results. Already Chairman Carrington has made it plain that next fall the Progressives will have a full ticket in the field, and the present organization perfected and strengthened throughout the State. Steps are also in progress, looking to the perfecting of plans for a permanent organization of the City-wide movement and Roosevelt and Johnson Auxiliary, whose headquarters were in the Afro-American Building and which did such excellent work in the recent campaign. It is proposed to have a State convention and form a State Central Committee, and a City executive Committee. Active work, looking to the perfection of these two organizations will be prosecuted with vigor, and the Progressive Party proposes to be ready for the fray next fall. It is expected that if it is decided that the Progressives are the minority party, under the law, a number of changes will take place before the meeting of the next legislature, when Governor Goldsborough makes his appointments, and he thus becomes accessory to the fact, whether he likes it or not. One thing is certain that if favors are to be received the Progressives are going to see that they get them. That after the showing on Tuesday the Progressives are not going to loose the result of their victory is certain. The figures in the election show that had the party been united instead of divided, the country over, it would have won hands down. In nearly every instance the Democratic candidate ran behind, and as a matter of fact, Mr. Wilson is perhaps the first candidate to be elected on any ticket who has been elected by a minority vote, at least one so large, while it counted so much in the electoral college. He received a minority vote, which under normal conditions would have left him safely at home in his job of governing the State of New Jersey instead of presiding at the White House. A New Law Firm Formed in Boston Boston, Nov. 7—Charles W. M. Williams and Jordan P. Williams have formed a law partnership and have opened offices in the Puritan Building. The first Mr. Williams is a native of Georiga. After graduating from the Lewis High School, Macon, Ga., he entered Lincoln University, graduating in 1895. He was graduated from the law school of Boston University in 1900, and for five years represented Ward 10, of Cambridge, in the Common Council and for six years served as clerk of the Juvenile Court. The second member of the firm is a graduate of the Norfolk (Va.) Mission College and the Howard University Law School. Of course no sensible man expected that William H. Lewis of Massachusetts, Assistant Attorney-General of the United States, could possibly fail in his desire to be admitted to practice before the Supreme Court. Still it is well to have official recognition of the fact that a man whose election the American Bar Association was questioned by some on account of his color is good enough to argue cases before the greatest tribunal in the world. Happily, the American Bar Association did not go to the full length of making a fool of itself in the Lewis case. Everything that has lately happened shows the wisdom of its second thought.—Boston Post. We print the News While it is News. CHRISTIAN WOMEN IN ANNUAL SESSION Various Departments Show Large Increase in Work Done For Social The Federation of Christian women of the State of Maryland held its 7th annual meeting at the First Baptist Church, Caroline and McElderry streets. The session was called to order by Mrs. Mary F. Handy, President. The opening address was made by Mrs.P. C. Neal and the response by the president. The reports from the different organizations followed. Progress along all lines was noted. The Day Nursery Organization has gone into their building and have a trained worker to do the work. The Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Club have finished paying on their building All the organizations' reports were very encouraging and we look forward to greater work in the next year. Among the speakers Thursday was Mrs. D. Watterson, a social service worker, who gave an instructive talk on the Social Life of the youth. The White Plague, How to Prevent and Cure It, by Dr. D. N. E. Campbell. This lecture was very instructive and Dr. Campbell proved he can cure the White Plague. Thursday evening, Mrs. Patience Harris made the welcome address and Mrs. Melissa Minor responded. The State Organizer, Mrs. A. R. H. Miller, reported a successful year. Mrs. Sarah Farnandis, Settement worker of the Day Nursery gave an inspiring address on the work of the Day Nursery. On Friday, the closing day of the convention in the morning was song and praise service. Miss C. Davage talked on her work among the hospitals. Mrs. Cummings gave a splendid talk on her work for temperance The convention vote to do all in their power to stop their race from following bands in the street, also to stop women from going into sasaloons. At the afternoon session Miss Ellie A. Walls settlement worker, of New York, addressed the convention on the Delinquent Colored Girls. Miss Walls' experience in this work in New York inspired the people to do more for the rescue work. Another helpful address was delivered by Mrs. E. J. Wheatley of the school and civic league. Mrs. Wheatley has studied the conditions of the schools and found them unsanitary and many dangerous to the health of the children and teacher. At the evening session Mrs. Addie W. Hunton, the Christian Association worker of Brooklyn, N.Y., gave a very helpful address on the Christian Association and its work. Mrs. Hunton has worked for some time in the Christian Association and has been very helpful in starting Colored Associations and in having trained workers for them. She is now trying to get a trained worker for the Association here. Mrs. M.E. Murphy also, talked on the work of the Y.W.C.A. in Baltimore. Mrs. Murphy is the president of the Colored Young Women's Christian Association and is doing a great work. The building is paid for and they have near enough in bank to make their building larger. Much money is needed for improvements, the building being too small for the large work that they do. The closing address was made by Miss Ida R. Cummings, the president of the Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle, the organization that is doing so much for the children of the race. Miss Ida Cummings gave an eloquent address on the work of the National Association of Colored Women. She is the corresponding Secretary of the National Association. After her address, the work of the National Association was understood better than it has been before. Sunday, Rev. P. C. Neal, the pastor of the First Baptist Church, preached to the Federation. His inspiring message to them they will always remember as well as the beautiful way he and his members welcomed them to their beautiful church. The convention closed with the benediction of Rev. P. C. Neal. The inspiring singing was lead by Mrs. V. T. Lawson and Mrs. Helen Couper. Sunbury, Pa., November 5.—Because the. Pullman porter failed to awaken him in time. Charles Moyer, of New York, rushed to the depot in his pajamas and dressed there while station employees kept women waiting on the outside. 6 THE LATE J. MURRAY RALPH. ILLITERACY AMONG CHILDREN DECREASING A Decrease Of Twelve Per Cent. Among Colored Children. Washington, November 7th In the entire population of the United States illiteracy has declined from 10.7 in 1900 to 7.7 per cent in 1910, but among children ten to fourteen years of age the decline in the ten years was from 7.2 to 4.1 per cent. These facts appear in a statement in regard to the illiteracy of children issued by Director Durand of the Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce and Labor. The figures are based upon tabulations prepared by W. C. Hunt, chief statistician for population. In 1910 the whole number of children of the ages ten to fourteen years, who were unable to read and write was 370,120, of whom 144,659 were white and 218,955 Negroes, leaving 7106 among Inidans, Chinese and Japanese. Illiteracy among the native white children has fallen to 17 percent., and among those of foreign or mixed parentage who for the most part live in cities, the proportion is as low as 0.6 per cent. On the other hand, as many as 18.9 per cent of the Negro children are illiterate. In all classes of the population a marked improvement is noted in comparison with the census of 1900. Illiteracy among white children has fallen from 3.5 to 1.8 per cent, and among the Negroes from 30.1 to 18.9 per cent. This striking diminution in illiteracy among children in the last ten years is found in all parts of the United States, and in the Northern part of the country such illiteracy has almost entirely disappeared, as in this section of the country the proportion is considerably less than 1 per cent of the whole number of children. Ppthian Troubles Aired in Court Indianapolis, Nov. 7—Argument on a temporary injunction restraining Grand Master Tidrington, of the Knights of Pythias, from suspending George P. Stewart, editor of the Recorder, and William H. Potter from the Order without trial is on the docket today for the Superior Court. The threatened suspension followed charges made by Messrs Stewart and Potter that the funds of the order had been misused and that the password had been withheld by the Supreme Lodge for the alleged nonpayment of $11,000 endowment claims and for which delinquencies a receivership had been asked for the Order in Indiana. Happenings at Washington Washington, Nov. 7--A series of public lectures were inaugurated at the Colored Y. M. C. A. last Friday night. Bishop Alexander Walters preached the sixtieth anniversary sermon at Gelbraith A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday morning. Attorney L. Melendez King, has returned from a campaign trip in Maryland. As a result of a big revival at Ebenezer M. E. Church there were 303 conversions and 306 accessions to the church. 30 converts braved the chilly waters of the Potomac river to be baptized a week ago. Rev. W. H. Jernagin has located here. He was president of the Oz- --- --- --- lahoma Constitutional League, an organization whse purpose was to fight race disfranchisement in that State. Thomas Swann Banquetted New York, Nov. 7-Thomas Swann, publicity agent of the National Colored Democratic League, was tendered a complimentary banquet last Sunday afternoon. Those present included Congressman Henry George, Jr., Collector Charles W. Anderson, William F. Powell, J. Gray Lucas R. L. Waring and Lester A. Walton, of the New York Age. Mother Zion Church has the properties at 1013 W. street as an investment. The price is said to have been around $60,000. Rev. Dr. S. W. Timms, of Brooklyn, has been elected president of the New York State Baptist Convention. Dr. W. D. Crum, United States Minister to Liberia, was in the city this week. He is in poor health. The Clef Club gave its sixth annual musical melange and dance tonight. Music was furnished by the Clef Club Orchestra. Give Support to Democrats Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 7—The success of Benton McMillin, the Democratic gubernatrial candidate, over Governor Hooper, the Republican fusion candidate, was caused by many colored men openly supporting the Democratic candidate Tuesday. The fight for McMillin among the colored voters was led by the Nashville Globe, which poured editorial hot shot into the lilywhite tendencies of the Republicans. In an attempt to save the State ticket and to keep the race from seeding to the Democracy, theState was flooded with the literature on the National Republican party. Register of the Treasury J. C. Napeir and other stalwarts did their best to save the Hooper regime. Two Republicans were elected to Congress. Three is no disfranchisement law here, and none is expected. Admitted to Practice Before Supreme Court Washington, November 7.—Shelby M. Davidson, of this city, was recently admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He is a native of Kentucky and came here 20 years ago to accept an appointment in the sixth auditor's office. He is the inventor of a labor-saving device for the Postoffice department. Mr. Davidson has served as president of Bethel Literary and Historical Association. He is an alumnus of Howard University Law School, and has been one of the foremost spirits in the alumni project to raise $10,000 toward a $25,000 gymnasium fund for Howard University. To Haye Daily Newspaper Jacksonville, Fla., November 7 —This city will soon have a daily run by the race. A specimen issue of the paper—The Daily Promoter —appeared last Saturday and its news and up-to-date features were favorably commented upon. John H. Ballou, a former Baltimore lawyer, will be the associate editor of the paper. He has been agitating the need of a race daily for some time. Layfonsville, [Md., Nov. 7—The Good Samaritans held their annual outing a few days ago. The annual sermon was preached at Brook Grove Church by the pastor, Rev. Benjamin Gross to a large congregation. The Woman's Day services at Mt. Zion church were also a success. To Appear in Recital at Bethel A. M. E. Church, this Monday Night. SPECIAL NOTICES Special Services. Grace Presbyterian Church, S. W. Cor. Dolphin and Etting Streets. Sunday, Nov. 10th, 1912. 11 a. m., Dr. W. Edward Williams. 8 p. m., Rev. Alfred Young, Choir an Congregation of Whatcoat M. E. Church, 8 p. m., The Lordd's Supper. Monday, November 11th, 8 p. m. —Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, Choir and Congregation of Waters A. M. E. Church. Tuesday, November 12th, 8 p. m. —Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, Choir and Congregation of Trinity A. M. E. Church. Wednesday, November 13th, 8 p. m.—Rev. Dr. Junius Gray, Choir and Congregation of Psalmist Baptist Church. Thursday, November 14th, 8 p. m.—Rev. Dr. J. G. Martin, Choir and Congregation of Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church. Friday, November 15th, 8 p. m. —Rev. Dr. P. J. Jordan, Choir and Congregation of Allen A. M. E. Church. Sunday, November 17th -Woman's Day. 11 a. m., Mrs. Bishop M. F. Handy Mrs. A. L. Gaines. 3 p. m., Mrs. John A. Holmes. Mrs. C. H. Stepeteau, Mrs. Mamie Jones. Solo. Miss Bertha Dicke- sor, Mrs. Lillian D. Weaver, Miss Mamie Woolford. 8 p. m. Mrs. Bishop John Hurst. Mrs. L. S. Flagg. Mrs. C. G. Cummings. Mrs. Anna L. McGuinn. Special music by choir. Mrs. Cabel Calloway, directress. Mr. Nelson Tunstall, baritone. Special Notice! You are cordially invited to attend a special sermon, brilliant program and reception under the auspices of Class No. 4 and the Allen C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church. Aisquith street, near Jefferson. Thursday evening. Nov. 14th. 8 p.m. Rev. E. B. Gordon, of Washington, D. C. will preach a special sermon, (25 minute) address will be delivered by Rev. W. Edward Williams of Grace Presbyterian Church (10 min.) Rev. P. C. Neal. First Baptist Church (10 min.) Rev. C. G. Cummings, Asbury M. E. Church. (10 min.) Mr. W. T. DeBardeleben, Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., (10min.). Music by vested choir of boys, directed by Mr. C. A. Carey. Miss Maggie Conaway, solo. The girls' junior choir, directed by Mrs. Mary Bantum. Jubilee Singers of the A. C. E. League. Reception in the Lecture room served by the S. D. of A. C. E. League. Free to all, everyone welcome. Mamie Woolford, Pres. Florssie Peters, Chair. Joel Carmack, Leader. Rev. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. Grand Rally and Harvest Home at Pennsylvania Ave. A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. J. W. MacDonald. D. D. Pastor. Sunday November 10th. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Norris, D.D. of Edenezer, accompanied by his choir and congregation 8 p.m., Subject. "Wheel Within a Wheel." by Rev. J. W. MacDonald. Singing by Great Quartette of the Blind. Monday night, Rev. Thos. H. Lee, D. D. Tuesday night. Rev. M. F. Sydes, D. D. Wednesday night. The Blind Quartette. Thursday night, Rev. M. J. Naylor, D. D. Friday night, Rev. F. W. Wortham, D. D. 3rd Sunday night. Rev. Mrs Lina Mason. of Phiadelphia, Pa. The above pastors, choirs and codgregations will be present each night. All welcome. 1910 SPECIAL NOTICES Every person willing to pay $5.00 to learn attractive, easy art work that pays $2, $3, $4, a day is invited to call at 1112 Pennsylvania avenue and see the work. Johnson's Juveniles No. 2, B. and S. of Job. Strictly to parents. Let not your child or children's dues exceed 75 cents, if so it will be your loss. A request of the guardians, Sisters Johnson. Williams, Carey, Brooks, Milburn, Hopkins, Saunders, Brother Leggins, and Folks. Lillian Rodery, Secretary. Tuesday, November 12th, 1912. You are cordially invited to attend a Linen Shower for the benefit of the Aged Home, at the home, Aisquith street, near Lexington. Thursday evening, November 14, 1912 Please donate pillow cases or sheets. Chocolate and cake free. Refreshments on sale. Committee:—Mesdames Annie Wortham, Mary F. (Handy. Hattie Johnson, E. L. Stepteau and K. V. Ford. Special Notice! Mother is coming to Evergreen A. M. E. Church, Sunday. November 10th, 1912. Rally Day. $126.25 will free this church of all indebtedness. We hope the good pastors and people will come or take up a collection and send it. 11 a. m., Preaching by Pastor. 3 p. m., Rev. D. G. Hill, D. D. and all of his members and friends of Mother Bethel. 8 p. m., Preaching. J. A. Briscoe, Pastor. Special program at the Allen C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church this Sunday at 5.30 P. M. under the direction of Miss Nettie Wilson. The topic will be opened for discussion by Mrs. Jennett Hilliard Green. Topic. Temperance over the World, Mal. 9:13-18. 4:1-6. Good singing, everybody welcome. Mamie Woolford, Pres. C. A. Carey Secretary. Also don't forget Thursday, Nov. 14th. A grand reception given by the Social Department of the Allen C. E. League. Free to all, everybody welcome. Special Notice! A Grand Autumn Reception under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Order of Gaililean Fishermen at their Auditorium. 411 W Biddle street Thursday evening. Nov 21, 1912. Music by Dr. Kerr's Orchestra. Admission 20 Cents. Hail to the Queen of Pleasure, Brown Circle No. 1, of East Baltimore Annual Reception (called Violet Reception). Monday evening December 2nd. 1912 at Moses Hall 608 N. Eutaw Street. The committee will endeavor to make it pleasant for you, we need no comment as our past endeavors have proven that we are Queens of Pleasure. Music by Kerr's Orchestra. Committee—Mrs. Mellie Giles, Chairman: Misses Ella Woolford, Blanche Colton, Lucy Walker, Mrs. Hannah Dodd, Cassie Young and Emma Woolford. Refreshments in charge of an experienced Caterer. Tickets, 150. Mrs. Annie Banks, Pres., Mrs. Medota Buckingham, Sec'y, Miss Ella Woolford, Sec'y. NOTICE! NOTICE! Wanted-A first-class stenographer with experience, one not afraid of work, salary liberal, splendid opportunity for first-class man. Applicants requested to file reference, photograph and application in own hand writing. Address B. R. C., care Afro-American Ledger, 628 N. Eutaw street, Baltimore [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. CHARLES A. MARSHALL Baritone. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER BIFOCALS We Have Been Requested to Continue Our Offer For One Week, But This is YOUR LAST CHANCE! 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W On Monday Evening "Liberia and Its History and under the ausp pairmah of the Comm With a Discussion of the Merits and Demerits of the Three Presidential Candidates By Mrs. A. R. H. Miller, Miss Sarah R. Jackson and Mrs. Ruth Collett Come and Hear Them. Interspersed with National Airs Tuesday, Nov. 5th-Mrs. Rebecca Palmer & Co. 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 Esther and Violet Hill& Co. Wednesday, Nov. 13-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. Season Tickets 25c. 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 Ivey. D. G. Hill. Pastor SPECIAL NOTICE! Mr. Gough McDaniels will deliver the Second Lecture at St. Paul M. E. Church. W. Saratoga St., Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. On Monday Evening, Nov. 11th, 1912, at 8.30 o'clock. Subject: "Liberia and Its History." All are invited. These lectures are Free, and under the auspices of the Brotherhood.. Mr. Tilden, Chairmah of the Committee. Anniversary S NIAL M. E. Bank and Caroline St el W. Shaw, D. D.. November 17-25 Rev. Charles W. Gallag y Rev. S. H. Brown ehoir. y Prof. L. B. Moore A 11 a. m., sermon by Rev. Charles W. Gallagher D. D., of Lutherville, Md. 3:00 p. m., sermon by Rev. S. H. Brown D D., of Alexander, Va., accompanied by his choir. 8:00 p. m., sermon by Prof. L. B. Moore A. M., of Washington, D. C. Monday night, November 25. "The Beautiful City," a sacred dramatic cantata, will be given. Mrs. Helen A. Cooper, Directress. See circulars for particulars. First Woman's Day Service will be held at Bethel A. M: E. Church Sunday, November 17th. 1912. In the morning at 11 a.m. Bishop Hurst will preach. Rev. Mrs. Lena Mason will preach in the afternoon at 3 p.m., and at night at 8 p.m. All organizations are cordially invited. FAP HEAD $100 in many years' experience right rooms for examination equip- ment to modern science. CHARGE OR OBLIGATION better service, as thousands of affy. The marvel of the age— armed or Rimless Eyeglasses or rigger-piece mounting, for DOLLAR BIFOCALS t and best in Bifocals? A sol- and far with the one pair. stocks, Bisight and all the lat- how and perfect vision for far Demonstration Optical Co.. N STREET-309 et. Open Saturday Nights. NATIONAL BAZAR OF M. E. Church At, November 4th June Merits and Demerits Residential Candidates FT ROOSEVELT Mr. Miss Sarah R. Jackson Ruth Collett Perspersed with National Airs Such night as follows: Becca Palmer & Co. Ms. Mary S. Roberts & Co. Mrs. Mary A. Jones & Co. Mrs. Addie Fowler & Co. H. Barnett & Co. Les Esther and Violet Hill & Co. Mrs. James, Dockins & Co. S. Lydia Burke & Co. Sunday School Rated will be stocked with all of the market. Such at the Fair. Single Tickets, 5c. By President reasurer Burke. Assistant Secretary Hill. Pastor Bough McDaniels will deliver the Church. W. Saratoga St., Rev. Day Evening, Nov. 11th, 1912, a and Its History." All are invited under the auspices of the Brother the Committee. Thomas H. Franklin, President Parsary Services M. E. CHURCH Caroline Streets. Law, D. D., Pastor. October 17-25, 1912. James W. Gallagher D. D., of Luther- H. Brown D. D., of Alexander. E. Moore A. M., of Washington, CHURCH NOTICES AMES MEM. M.E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. D. D. Turpean, Pastor. 10.30 a. m., Old-fashion Love Feast followed by Holy Communion. 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., The Pastor will deliver his farewell sermon. Every possible attention given to strangers--Seats Free W. A. Jones, Supt. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Sharp and Montgomery Sts. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Subject: "Israel Demands a King, or Saul, the Compromise Candidate Between God and Man." Everybody welcome. 3.30 p. m., Holy Communion. Come early and secure a comfortable seat. Good music will be a special feature of the service. 8 p. m., Usual services. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor 2. 30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. A. Brown. Weekly prayer meeting Friday 8 p. m. S. E. Swann, Supt WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., Special Sermon by pastor. Subject:"The Great Judgment Day." Tex: Rev. 6. 17. 9 p. m., Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. C. Beatty Prayer meeting every Wed. night. Everybody welcome Miss E. M. Cooper, Press. W. C. Tongue, Sunt. CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Wm. L. Gibson, Sunt. 5 p. m., Epworth League. Mme. Helen A. Cooper. President. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. The one hundred and thirty-ninth anniversary begins Sunday. Nov. 17th. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. Sunday School Rally Day 9.30 a. m., Bible Class. 11 a. m., Rally Day Sermon 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Rally Day Service 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon to Enterprise Tabernacle, No 11. G. U. O. Moses. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres E. L. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH. Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class 11 a. m., Preaching by stranger. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Ivy, D. D. Tuesday Eve g. Nov. 15th, an address will be delivered by Mrs. Mary J. Draper- Payne, daughter of late Rev. Daniel Draper, to the E. Balto. Working Men Assoc. G. W. Fowier, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. ST PAUL M. E. CHURCH 11 a. m., Sermon and Evangelistic Service by Rev. Levi Miller. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sacred Concert by the Harmonic Singing Association of Baltimore City, assisted by the Joint Coral Association of Annapolis. Under the auspices of the Trustees Auxiliary. Program. Chorus by the company, Prayer by the pastor, chorus by the choral association, solo by Mrs. Ada Lee and quartet by Miss Taylor and company. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. Mrs. Mary Brooks, Chairman. Mrs. Mary Boardley, Secretary. Mr. Alvin Reed, Pianist. Prof. A. Reed, Director. Special Notice! The Sunday School Institute of the Eastern Division of the Hagerstown District A. M. E. Church will convene in Mt. Winans A. M. E. Church on November 8, 9, and 10, 1912. An interesting program has been prepared. Every Sunday School worker is invited. The institute will be in charge of Mr. Elmer A. Henderson, District Superintendent. Special Notice. The rendition of the "Beautiful City" under the direction of Mme Helen A. Cooper, at Eastern M. E. Church, Monday evening, Nov. 29, at 8 p. m. sharp. Beautiful decoration, powerful calcium light and entrancing music. Admission, 10 cents. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. We Print The News While It Is News. CHURCH NOTICES BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Bill, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.30 P. M., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. All welcome to services ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan Pastor Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Aller League. 8 p. m., sermon by pastor and Communion TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Holy Communion. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m., Sermon to Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. T. J. Holiday, Supt. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 10 a. m., Pastor's Bible Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by J. H. Dodson, D. D., of Salisbury, Md. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Pastor, choir, and congregation due at A. M. E. Zion Church, Penna. Ave. All wear badges. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m., Sermon by J.H. Dodson,D.D. All are invited. John Murray, Pres. of the League. Herbert Frisby, Supt. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Oifer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. Annual Woman's Services Special Program Each Service 10 a. m., Biblical Missionary Institute. 11 a.m., Miss Blanche Hill, presiding 2.30 p.m., Sunday School. 3 p.m., Interesting program of prominent speakers 6.30 p.m., A. C. E. League. Mr. Samuel E. Robinson, Pres. 8 p.m., Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, pre presiding. Committee: Mrs. Martha Thompson, Pres.; Miss E. M. Wilson, Sec'y.; Miss Rosa Pierson, Mrs. Tillie Pratt, Miss Ada Cole, Mrs. Mary Holland, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Mrs. Solomon Cephas, Mrs. Samuel Robinson, Mrs. Georgie Hopewell, Mrs. John Bond, Mrs. Rachei Henderson, Mrs. Elizabeth Custis, Mrs. Dollie Diggs, Mrs. Victoria Harris and Mrs. Harvey. All are welcome. H. W. Hiner. Supt. WATERS A. M. E. CHURCH Aisquith St., near Jefferson. Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street Second Annual Boys' Day. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. B. F. Watson, D. D. Secy of Church Extension, Washinifton, D. C. 5.45 p. m. Special program .by the Allen League. 7.30 p. m., Address to the boys by the Pastor. Women's Mock Conference Monday and Tuesday nights. Colored Young Women's Chris- tian Association, 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, NOV. 10th, at 5 P. M. King's Daughters' Day. Miss D. Waterson will make an address. Miss Charlotte Davage, presiding. M. E. Murphy, President. E. E. Bright, Secretary. There will be an all day's meeting held here at St. Johns A. M. E. Church Sunday, November 10, 1912, conducted by the Gaines Circle. Order of services are as follows:—6 a. m., Class meeting. 11 a. m., Preaching. 3 p. m., Preaching by Sister Ida Nelson, her choir and congregation. 8 p. m., Preaching by the Pastor, Rev. L. S. Flagg. Members and friends are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Ellen Turner, Pres. of Gaines Circle, Dora Sample, Sec., Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. FOR SALE Selling out—Singer, $4, W. & W., $6, Standard, $6, White, $5, N. Home, $5, Domestic, $5. Maryland (new), $12. W. & W. (new), $20. Edison, $7, Household, $4. 937 W. Lexington street. Why Not Advertise In The Afro-American And Get Results You Will Get Returns Long After The Price Is Forgotten. THE cbd0-KMERICAN:LEDGER: - YM. 6. A READY FOR CAMPAIGN, Will Work “Hard to Raise Twenty-Five Thousand . Dollars For a New Building. The campaign for a $100,000 modern. Asscoiation building for the Y.M.C.A. on the Sth of this month and will open continue for ten days. The aim will be to get the citi- zens ofzPaltimore to subscribe $25,- 000 for a new building within the ten days. All citizens subscribing less than $1.00 will be asked to pay cash; those subscribing from $5.00 down to $1.00 will be asked to pay within 30 days; those sub- scribing from $50 down to $5.00 will be asked to pay same within one year in four payments, and those subscribiang upwards of $50 will be asked to pay same within 2/years from date in eight instal- Iments. $75,000 of the $100,000 has.already been guaranteed. Yhere will be one hundred men in-the field soliciting subscriptions. Each subscription will be given a certificate empowering him with the authority to solicit funds, and any man soliciting funds without a valid. certificate will be handled according to law. The Board of Directors has ®appointed Mr. Jas. A. B. Callis as the Executive Cha‘r- man, Mr. Jas, W. Hughes, Assist- ant Executive Chairman, and Messrs Thomas H. Smith, T. A. Date, Dr. H. E. Young as the Executive Council. The ‘citizens are asked to rally most earnestly to the support of this. good cause. Six thousands citizens will be touched during the campaign and the $25,000 should be realized easily. The first floor of 1120 Druid Hill avenue, has been secured as a head- quarters, and will be formally op- ened next Friday. Memorial Services For The Late John J. Smaliwood. Norfolk, Va., Nov. 7—Memorial services for the late John J. Small- wood, founder and president of the Temperance Industrial Institute, who died a few weeks ago, were held Sunday afternoon at the Color- ed Y. M..C. A. Eulogies were de- livered by C. F.iMesreve, president of Shaw University; P. W. Moore, Elizabeth City, N. C.; Dr. George R. Hovey, president of Virginia University; W. H. C. Brown, Revs. B. H. Hunter, R. H. Bowling and C. S. Morris. Bishop John Hurst of the A. M. E. Chureh,. delivered a_ brilliant lecture here recently on Hayti. His subject was ‘“The Black Republic, the Queen of the Antilles.’” Large Gathering to Hear Returns & very large gathering of voters assembled-at the Progressive Head- quarters, , 628 N. Eutaw street, Tuesday night where the returns were received as to the results of -the election. L. H. Davenport called attention to the fact that not withstanding Theodore Roosevelt and Hiram Johnson were defeated as President and Vice-President of the United Staets, the Progressive Party was still marching on. “The Progressive Party, nation- ally,’” he said, ‘‘was only three months old, but it is here tostay. We have no intention of going pack into Egypt looking after flesh pots but will hold our or- ‘ganization intact, our cause being a righteous one success will at: tend our efforts. Death of Mre. Bertha E. Bowman The funeral of Mrs. Bertha: E. Bowman, who died-last Saturday, after a brief illness, was held Tues- day afternoon at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Greenwood, Sr, 506 W. Hoffman street. Rev. M. J. Naylor, pastor of Sharp Street Memorial Church, officiated, assisted by Rev. Alfred Young. ‘The deceased was educated in the Colored High School. She was a member of various organiztaions including the Order of Nazarites. Among. those. who sent floral tributes were Dr. Whitfield Winsey, Benjaimn Welch, W. Welch, George H. Siddons and the Sunday School of Asbury M. E, Church. Well-known Evangelis in the City Mrs. Amanda Smith, a well known evangelist, was in the city a few days ago. For many years she had charge of an orphanege - in Yllinois, but declining years. have caused her to-give up active work. A. number of friends “have ‘had erected and: presented:her a bunga- low in: Florida where ‘she. will spend her remaining days.: GOUD OPPORTUNITIES. FOR NEGRO MERCHANTS see ees That there isa great field for the Negro merchant is the opinion of the Southwestern Christian Ad- vocate, which in a recent issue shows the possibilities of the Ne- gro merchant The Advocate says: “the Negro commercial oppor- ‘tunity is by far better than the Jew was at the beginning. In the first place, the Negrohas a mighty constituency. There are 10,000,- 000 persons of is own race to. be fed, clothed, doctored, drugged, sheltered and buried. At the low- ‘est estimate, it will take ten dol- ars per month to feed, shelter, ‘and clothe each person, or $1,200,- 000,000 annually for the race. Let us suppose there is a profit of five per cent net on this volume of bus- jness; if so that would yield $60,- 000,000 annually inthe hands of: the business men who controlled Negro trade. This would give 30,- 000 Negro merchants ,a living _in- ‘come of $2,000 per year. ,The Jew had to go outside of his race for business. | He had to override racial barriers to succeed commer-| ‘cially. The Negro can turn his racial disadvantages to advantages. The Negro can succeed commercial- ly among his own people—he has the numbers But, more, the Jews never were an industria! factor in society. They were, and are, too few in number to figure in the labor market the agricult- ural fieldand in the industries. The Negro hasa monopoly, toa large extent, on labor, He has physical strength and endurance. He has numbers to mann large jobs. He can furnish labor for a Panama canal or a trans-continental. rail- road. He is areliable, tractable laborer.. This country needs the Negro. He isthe best common laborer that the world knows, free from strikes and lockouts. This country is dependent upon Negro labor. This makes the Negro inde- pendent. . “With these. points of advantage the Negro can enter into the com- mercial world and succeed, provid- ed, of course, there is racial co- operation. And this there should be. Not every Negro will stand by Negro enterprizes, for this would be impracticable and in- expedient. Let the Negro take advantage of race prejudice and complain not. When white clerks, insult Negro women and will not accord them conrteous treatment. tet the Negro simply go ahead ‘and build a store of his own.’” Appointed Agent for Anti-Saloon League. Rey. D. D. Turpeau, who has been appointed agent of the Anti- saloon League among the colored people of Maryland will assume formal charge of his new duties next Saturday. He will have offices at 1204 Druid Hill avenue, and will enter at once into the work of conducting a campaign for Jocal option in the city and counties. He wil) preach his farewell sermon at Ames this Sunday. A number af the members of the church are preparing to give a big reception jn.his honor next Thursday night. According to current gossip, Bishop Earl-Cranston, who has just been given charge of the Washing- ton Conference, has appointed Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, of Staunton, Va., as the successor of the Rev. Mr. Turpeau. He isa native of the West Indies and well educated, having geaduated from the phar. maceutical. and collegiate courses of Shaw University. He is about forty years of age and married. Dr, Harvey Johnson An Inde- pendent Voter. Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, pastor of Union Baptist Church, has the honor of being the most inde- pendent man among the voters of /Baltimore. Opposed to both Taft and Roosevelt on account of their views on the race’ question, and wary of voting for: Woodrow Wil- son because of {the traditional at- titude of the Democratic party on the race question, he only voted on the three loans.on the ballot Tues- day. ‘He is said to have been op- posed to the sewer rental loan. A Public Night School to Open A public. night school has been opened at School No. 8, Caroline near Bank streets, in Southeast Baltimore. Daniel C. Credett is the. principal. W. L. FITZGERALD'S | MESSAGE , Call ow gorous Action organization and concerted action. it 1S, however, Bish.” ing to note that our people are beginning to encourage en- terprises founded and managed by colored men and women, and are thus helping to create opportunities in the Business World. —— —— There are Just Three Propositions | Wish to Lay Before You — {. REAL ESTATE —————— GS PVERAL years ago I entered the real estate field. My policy was to give the most faithfal attention to all business entrust- ed 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 suecess, 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 in) crease in my business from year to year. Ul. FIRE INSURANCE —————$—$<$—_—_————————— I REPRESENT the German Fire Insuranee Company of Balti- more City, whose Capital and Surplus are over ONE MIL- LION 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. Jean 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 in- sure for 3or 5 yearsatatime. - | | tll, EMPLOYMENT Bite bal fh a | ——ooooeeeeeeeeee . I RUN the Good Service Employment Bureau andI 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 consider- ate employer and in this way save each much trouble and an- noyance. _I consider idleness our greatest sin and the breed- er of much crime, therefore, getting the people to work is a certain way of reducing crime. ~ FINAL WORDS | ee chai I AM indeed very grateful to the people who have reposed con- fidence 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 Lam looking with alively hope. 1 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. Ihave room for more if you will furnish the work. ’ LOCATION —————— 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 1 have every modern appli- ance 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 attendedimy efforts is the strongest. argument Ican present for asking you for your business. WILLIAM L. FITZGERALD fittorney-at-Law... ‘. Wm. L. Fitzgerald Building 1206 Druid Hill Avenue BALTIMORE, MD. REFERENCE: CALVERT BANK , C. & P, TELPHONE ARE YOU A’ READER OF THE AFRO-AMERIAN LEDGER?. You may be a READER but not a SUB- SCRIBER. We want your nameon our books and we are going to make it worth your while not only to be a READER but a SUB- SCRIBER. Now we are going to.make you this of- fer. If you will send us your name and ad= dress on the blank below and enclose one dollar, Money Order, Check, Dollar Bill, or Stamps, we will send you THE AFRO- AMERICAN LEDGER from now until Jan= uary. Ist, 1914. . Fifteen months for $1.00, The cheapest and best paper in the country. You get the news while it is news. You get your paper promptly. Mailed from the office every Friday evening in the year, One Dollar for Fifteen Months. Here’s your chance, Do it yourself and do not tell Bill or any one else to do it, but do it today. a AMDICAN'CO: THE AFRO-AMRICAN CO. | 628 North Eutaw Street. Baltimore, Md. | > ; County seesessssssceeesettens svseeseeseeeenens R. FP. DL Nov svessssesseees | a Steateinssneecasnecosooesoesdeseasencesanssnseoneonsosonies FS as crc ee ete pl ems omms oa a Sain BS | T. G. 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Ry re | f&S Eo Ee ae co TEE ee oe c soe ee oe tae ae os Seven little Santa Clauses doing Chnistmas tricks! Father Time got one, then there Beiter Do Your _ Shopping Now. Keep Your Feet Comfortable! < 1 beg to a inform my en custo mers § Xe eee ih lic tha # \ havesecured js i a stock 0! Ay by the batt eases, VOR ‘ Uae VES ‘exas Te an a x pioi—) Leather. | ‘The best on the market, at a figure that enables me to quote reduced prices. | Having many years of experience, I ‘assure you that lcan do better work : than any shoemaker in my locality. Ladies’ and Men’s Sewed. 0c. up : ~ N Nailed, 30¢, up | Heels, - +) ¥e. up Rubber heels, - 25¢. up 1 Work done while you wait. | Established 1898. C. & P. Phone. The Maryland Electric S hee Reraiti Factory, 705 Druid Hill Ave. | Bet. Orchard and St. Mary Sts. \SAMUEL WAGENHEIM. Proprietor. C. F.PATTERSON LADIES AND GENTS 2 TAILOR @& CLEANING, PRESSING, REMODELING ——Call at the —— | 1300% ARGYLE AVENUE. HALF CENTURY OF FREEDOM Mayor Blankenburg informed of Proposed Exposition, WRIGHT HEADS DELEGATION, Committee of Prominent Citizens As- sured by City’s Chief oa By WHITTIER H. WRIGHT. Philadelphia. — Mayor Blankenburg was recently visited by a delegation of colored men who requested him to take fa speci! interest in the celebration of the fiftieta auniversary of the freedom of the colored people, with a view to having the exposition beld in this city next year. ‘Che mayor beard the dele- gation very interestediy -and promised to co-aperite with the colored citizens In making the exposition u success. Among those in the delegation were Bishop Benjamin ‘. Tanner, Bishop Levi J. Coppin, Bishop Evans ‘Tyree of the Afritan Methodist Episcopal eburch. Bishop J. S. Caldwell and Bish- op G. L. Blackwell of the A. M. EB. Zion eburch, Hon, Marry W. Bass, member of the Pennsylvania legista- ture; Hon, Richard A. Cooper, member of council; Richard R. Wright, Jv. edi- tor of the Christian Recorder; Walter P. Ball, leading colored merchant, and others. ‘The principal speech was made by RR. Wright, Jr. Pb. D. author of the “Mistory of the Negro In Pennsyl- yania," who is the director of exhibits of the proposed exposition. Dr. Wright said that Jan. 1, 1913, will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the famous emancipation proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln for the freedom of the slaves. ‘The colored population of Pennsylvania will celebrate this jubilee year with nn exposition showing the Progress of the race during the fifty sears of its freedom. Where hus been remarkable progress of the Negro trom a physical point of view, showing bis ubility to. survive. According to the United States census of 1860, there were 4.441.830 Negroes in the country. Fifty years later, in 1910. the census guve- the number of Negroes ns 9S22M. an increase of over 100 per cent. Fifty years ago they were located chiefly in the south, ‘To- @ay they are scattered over all the states. Fitty years ago these people were Jargely iliterate. Not more than ten in a hundred could at that time read aud write, their illiteracy being esti- amoted in JSG at 90 per cent. Slowly this has been cut down until in 3910 it was reporied by the census at 30.5 per cent. ‘The remarkable progress of the. Negro in cutting down illiteracy is realized by comparison with foreign countries, According to the lnfest re: Port of the bureau of education, the i+ Iiteracy of Austria was 26.2 per vent. of Hungary 40 per cent. of italy 48 per cent, ox Spain 487 per cent and of Russia 711 per cent. ‘This progress in education bas been made chiefly by the growth of the public school system. Fifty years azo practically no Negroes attended public schools, There are today more than 2.000.000 colured children in the pub: Ne schools of the country, and these are taught by some 25,000 colored teachers. who have developed within the last fifty years. The colored people have develoyed during these years about 150 private institutions, mioned and controled by colored people. * ‘Phey have contributed during these fifty sears to these schvols something ‘over $50,000,000, besides the amount which thes have contribnted In taxes. ‘Phe best Infermation available gives the part of taxes contributed to edu- eation by Negroes in the south as something like $55,000,000, Fifty years ago there were hardly a dozen Negro college graduates. During these Gfty years more thin 5,000 Negro young men and women bave graduated from colleges and hare won bonors in Bar yard, Yale. Columbia, Lennsslvania. Oberlin und other well known Ameri- can universities. Tn 1900 there were 1,186 mannfactur- ers, S2 bakers and brokers, 9.098 re- tail. mersbunts, 149 wholesale mer chants. 187 commerciat travelers. 475 bookkeepers and accountants and 10 oflicinis in banks. Negroes maintain Joyal business Teagues all over the country aud have grganized a National Negro [usiness teagne. National Prese association, National Bankers’ :tssocitt tion, National Funeral Directors’ asso- elation, ete. Fifty sears ago Negroes in the pro- fessiona were practically unknown and unthonght af. ‘There are today 75.00 Nexrovs. in professions, representing physicians, kiwyers. teachers. prafes: sors in colleges. journalists, ensincers. literary people. artists and others. ‘There has also developed fn these fifty sears the bome owning Negro It was my privilege to: studs for the state department of Pennsylvanie home owning in that state, and. to my surprise ang to the surprise of the head of the bureau of industrial sta Histies, without covering half the state ssi ori cca Meath ocala 9 $15,000,000. Now, we have only Pennsylvanta, Georgia, Arkansas and Virginia, I think. and possibly in North Carolina, definite statistics: 23 to. home owning, but the United States census ‘now reports 500,000 Negroes living in their awn homes, vitlued at over a bik lion dollars. In onr Congressional library there are registered over 6,000 names of col- ored people who are authors and who have copyrighted books. This is the record of a race which conld hardly read and write in 1860. In the patent office there ure patents of 1,000 colored people. Some most valuable patents have been granted to colored men, can- nected with the telephone system. the railway systeu and very many otber useful things which ave of salue in (he development of our country. ‘Lhe in ventions of colored men have never been put upon exhibition. Our educational aud moral progress will be shown by pictures, charts, models und statistics. representing in compact form every phase of develop: ment. - Besides this will be shown samples of the s¢tual work in our pub- lic schools and colleges. Special ex- hibits of our social organization work, such as churches, labor. fraternal and seeret organizations, will be made. ‘The endeavor will ve made to have the government install in fall the en- tire exhibit of inventions by Negrues and a library of hooks written by Ne- groes. In the industrial field It is ex: pected to have every industry repre sented in which Negroes are-engazec. Gardening will occupy a large place. Several acres of land we hope to de- yote to an exhibit of landscape and truck gardening. HONOR FOR GIBEON YOUNG. Appreciation For Promoter of Casine leis ene’ lite Mame: Leading business and professional men of New York recently gave a magnificent banquet in honor of Gib: eon Young. through whose foresight Young's casino, at Park avenue and One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street. was built. ‘Che opening of the casino to the publi¢ during the past summer gave revivell hope and encouragement fo thousands of New York's most sub: stantial citizens, who weleomed such a venture as move in the right diree: tion for the henefit of the race, ‘The Imnquet was given in the hull set aside fur such occasions. There were many handsomely dressed ladies present in houor of the snest of the evening, nd all were prond of the fac! that this great auditorium, the ku gest north of the Mason and Dison Jine, was under the management of a member of te race. Among the kt dies present were Mmes. Booker. Washington, Philip A. Payton, James H. Anderson, Edward A. Warren and Miss Adena Minott. Collector Charles W. Anderson was tonstmaster. Those who responded tr toasts ineinded James A. Anderson, George W. Harris, both of the Amster dum News: Pred R. Moore of the New York Age, Deputy Assistant District State Attorney Corneiious MeDongal Faward E. Lee, Attorney J. Prank Wheaton and the suest of honor, whe made a most gricefnl speech, Music was furnished by the New Amsterdam orchestra. ‘Mr. Young is a native of Kentucky and is regirded as one of the most snecessful restaurant proprictors in the city. Noted for his charitable dis position, race enterprise and hustlins qualities, he is easiiy one of the most highly regarded men in the city. Lend ing race organizations are backing ur Mr. Young's enterprise by having booked the easino for balls and recep fons for nearly evers night during the coming winter. PROFESSOR WEEKES PLANS BIG MUSICAL CONCERT. Well Known Pianist Will Appear Ir Washington Dec. 6. Professor William Wesley Weekws. musical director uf the Negro Society For Historical Kesearch of Yonkers, N.Y. who is an accomplished jer former on the pinnoforte. is to give a recital in Bethel A. M. &. cbureh. in Washington, which is oue of the Inr gest and most fashionable eburehes in the District of Columbia. on riday evening, Dec. G under the auspices of the trustees of that church and the management of Professor J. W. Crom. well, principal of the Alex Cromwell school. Professor Weekes is a mative of Georgetown, Demerara, South Amer fea. and bes bis studies on the pinne at the age of five under Mlle, Cosson. @ celebrated French teacher on the piano He is A pupil of the famous, Landi ford Blades. 2 composer whose work won him 2 Europea reputation. ‘rhe professor is hishiy indorsed by Tro fessor Helstune of Surinim, a gradu ate of the Leipzix Conservatory at Musie and with whom be was liter as sociated. His repertory embraces the works of all the old masters—Mendelssohn. Han del, Striner, ete. His interpretations of S. Coleridge-Taylor's music must bE heard to be zpprecinted. Washing: tonians are going to Inve a great treat and they will find Mrofessor Weekes a wonderful pianist. ong who will not suffer by comparison with many of the more widely known performers on that aeatrnenank: Rice Farms In Georgia May Increase As a result of the sitceess of Mr. A H, Homes of McRae, Ga.. in rice xrow: ing {t is thought that the farmers of tne state generally may make rice growing a feature of thelr farm prod: uets ia the future. Str. Homes’ cror of rice this year covered two acres and fielded large returns, THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER | ne Peet | SUND AY SCH 00 OCD RAY: WInSON. oe Lan OF Ae > fo ee Oe Oe ee a ce, | ee Fsie., £ ieee, ERT ERE: ety weg aa ee aN Ae ir er jtiont tT > es fj a > ff 3 ff. 2 f gee [ t 7 \ ee OT <<. £5 Si, Ree. THOMAS WILEY MARSHATL. ——__ SOCIETY OF VIRGINIANS, Thrifty Organization Will Celebrate Eitisenth Annivenary Nev. St The Seelety of the Sons of Virgiuin will celebrate Sts fifteenth anniversary on ‘Thursday evening, Noy. 21. ‘The exercises will be held in the famous Bridge Street A.M. E. church, it Brooklyn, Ue basement of which was used as an underground railroad sta- tion during that dark chapter in our country’s history when human beings were bougit and sold as guuds sud chattels withvut impnnity. ‘Phe socivty has tnd a very stecess ful cureer as a. mutual beuelit orgunl zation. Its membership {x composed of native born Virginians or the sons of parents born in the state. For n buwber of years the society gave pnb: tic functions semiannually, bat wader ex-President Peter H. Misher"s hist d- ministration in 111, at his suzsestion, the anuual summer yuting wos dis: Peused with zud asy the anual re ception chinged so as to permit af a musical sind Hterary progrant minus dancing. ‘Che change warked well and has given the society added prestige with the great majority of those who pat ronize its public functious, One of the strong features of the organization ts its promptness in aweting Hts Hoanen obligations ta the members when tl ar tw the heirs of a deceased meurber Where are no Gases or assessments re: quired of the members for avy: pur pose. ‘The suciety is Ineerporared under the inws of the stite af New York. with a hoard af directors consisting of wine members. three af whom are elected ampually for a term of three years. By strict ecouomy the society has built up a snug bank recount of xevera, thousand dollirs aud is clear of it i debtedness. “Mr. Charles G. Taruer Is president, and Peter B. Wisher, St. Is the financial seeretary. THOMAS C. WALKER’S WORK OF UPLIFT IN VIRGINIA. What a Hampton Graduate Has Done For His Race. Dr. W. D. Weatherford in bis uew hook, entitled “Present Forces Iu Ne- reo Progtyss.” sums up the splendid work of ‘Thomas C. Walker, who was graduated from Hanipton institute about twenty-five years axe and began a crusade among his people for sabrie- ty and decency. for busing aud, butid- ing homes snd erecting schools, ‘The outcome is that 7.000 Negroes now awn 1,857 farm plots in Gloucester comty, an average of a farm plot for every farmer in the county. Very few live in one roour houses, 1 did not see one in a three days’ drive Yarongh the country. ‘They have good schoals and zood churches. ‘Ther have run whisky practically aut of the county, :tnd duriny the year 1910 there were only six convielions fer serions crimes atwong the Negroes of the vounty. . AML this has come Iarzely throuh the efforts of Tom Watker, farmer. iawyer, Sindy school worker, reform or and citizen, ow many hendreds of white comties in the sonth need a white man wae cam and whe will do for the farmers what Walker has done for the Negro farmers of Gloucester county? Locke Gets Professorship at Howard. ‘The appointment of Atlen Le Roy Locke to the position of assistant pro- fessor of English at Howard univers! ty. in Washington, seems to meet with the hearty approval of the entire tac- ulty. Mr. Locke is a Barvard univer: sity gradunte and a former fhodes scholarship student. i No Time For Sentiment. -- ! He (sentimentally}—Millions of stars look down upon us,’sweetheart! She— Ob! Is my hat on straight? SUNDAY SCHOOL, Lesson Vi-Fourth quarter, For Nov. 10, 1912, THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. V.)—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns? Tain in doubt avout this chapter be- ing the one assigned for the world's temperance Sundiy, but it is the one on the printed slip of lessons for the year, and we will find 2 profitable study by taking some statements from the whole book, which we must consider 4n order to understand this chapter. There being no memory verse, { have sigzested verse 2, because our great failure ns well as theirs is that we do not consider Isa. i, 2; v, 12; Sliv, 19; Mark vi, 52. As to our own doings, they are the great hindrance and keey, bo many from turning to God (Hos. v, 4, and margin). As to the king, made glad by lies and wickedness, joining ands with scorners and giving him; self bottles of wine (verses 3-7), Abaz would fill the bill perfectly (IT Chron, xxviii, 1-4, 19). Pride, drunkenness, re~ bellion against God, giving strength to etringers and unconscious but mani- fest physical failure (verses 9, 10, 13, HW) are some charactefistics of the runkard set forth in these verses. In Verses 11, 16, We see Telinnee upon oman help fustead of upon God, and we are reminded of the many cures for drunkenness tried in homes for in- ebriates, when there is only One that can really deliver. He ig always ready: to have mercy and may be heard say- ing to the drunkard and to every sin- wer, “Thou hast destroyed thyself, but ta Me is thine help” (vi, 6; xill, 9). Ta. racl, here called Ephraim, is spoken of ta many ways aud by mang figures re- garding their turning away from the Lov, sind these words are true also of all sinners: “Destroyed for lack of. knowledge, forgotten the law of God, left off 10 take heed to the Lord, bave sown the wind and shail reap the whirl wind, have plowed wickedness and sbull reap iniquity” (iy. 6 10; viti, 7; x, 13). ‘The ery of the Lord to the wan- dering ones to return (o Hint is heard Jy such words as these: "Retnrn unto the Lord thy God, for thon hast fallen by thine iniquity. ‘fake with you words and tum to the Lord, *** 1 will heal their backsliding; 1 will love them freely" (xiv, 1, 2. 4). ‘two remarkable figures deseribing the professed people of God in their wwanderings fron: Ulm are. “A cake not turned.” “An empty vine bringing forth fruit unto himself” (vii. 8; xX, 1), sug- gesting (he life that is right outwardly, bot wrong on the other side, and also the life whieh seeks only its own bap- piness. Drunkards, opium fiends and such like are. of all people, apt to be the most scifish and unreasonable and rebvllions. coniting all others foolish and mad, joined to (heir idols, and Gesiring to be Iet alone (ix. 7: iv. 16). Yet for even such there is deliverance {f they will only turn to the Lord. Propheey has become to me a fascinat- Ing study sinee I began to receive it as a light shining in a dark plice—the words of the Holy Spirit by holy men, that we might know what God is do- Ing and is going to do, written for our learning tht we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have | hope (IT Pet. i, 1-21; Amos fil, 7 Roni, xv, 4); slnee 1 Imive also found that He. Jesus Christ Himself, and His people Israc) are the center of all the prophecy and that everywhere His and their glorious future is predicted as bringing blessing to the whole world (Acts x, 43; Rev. xix, 10; Isa. 1x, 1-3; 1x, 1-8), Iu ull prophecy He tells Israc! plainly their sins, rebukes them, pleads With them, clustens them, but always tells of a glorious future, when ther shill see evil no more, after they shall have truly repented and received thetr Messinh. ‘We might not have thought that Hos. xi, 1, had any reference to Christ, "When Istael was a child, then T loved | him and called my Son out of Egypt,” Ig we had not read it in Mutt. fi, 15. But everywhere there ure such iain | or hidden references to Him. See His anil their glorious resurrection in chap- for vi, 2, 3: “After two days will Be re- five us Inthe third day He will rise us up, and we shal} live in His sight. e+ 8 His goiug forth is prepared as, the morning.” | Tn the revised version that last clause 4s “sure as the morning.” Kotherbam transhites St. “Like the dawn is Hs! coming forth assured.” And another transkites it, “His coming is.s certaln asthe dawn.” It is perfectly in accord 7 ance with Hab. fi, 2: Heb. x, 37. “Though it tarry, wait for it, because it will surely come, it will not tarry | “Por yot a little while, and He that shall come will come and will not tar- ry.” In the context of these two and tn two other places we have the fonr Himes repeated saying, “Lhe just shall ee ee eee te came | PATRONIZE ouR ADVERTISERS A Word to the Wise: ° 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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Sor HLH Rae’ at means en cents a #25, including any one of the celebrated ‘McCall Patterns free, tee Patterns sae all ome fa sirlg f Sealers acidfecall Patterns than any eiber two makes combined. one higher than scents, Boy ffom your dealer o hy mall roms a McCALL’S MAGAZINE 236-246 W. 37th St, New York City emt raion Oe ten ag a byes OE * i _ Golf Hardened. ' Many a golf player fs just as horny handed. 2s any ‘son of toil—Chicago Record-Herald. > Hope. * Young Lawyer—I haven’t lost a case yet. -Friend—Ob, you'll: get ‘a. client some day.—Life, The funeral of J. Murray Ralph, who died Wednesday of last week, was held at Centennial M. E. Church Monday afternoon. The services were largely attended, many representatives of various departments of the Masonic fraternity, the Odd Fellows, the St. Lukes, the Good Samaritans and other orders, with which the deceased was actively connected, being present. The funeral sermon was preached by the pastor of the church, Rev. Dr. D. W. Shaw, who paid a glowing tribute to the many years of service that Mr. Ralph had rendered the people of Centennial Church, and the community as well. Other ministers who assisted in the service 'included Revs. I. L. Thomas, D. W. Hays, Joseph Wheeler, William Brown, E. W. S. Peck and S. R. Hughes. Interment as in Laurel Cemetery. The Scottish Rite Masons conducted services at the late home of the deceased last Sunday night. Tendered A Reception. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carr, of 2037 Division street, gave a reception in honor of his mother, Mrs. Alex. Carr, of Unionville, Md, Thursday evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kelson of Presstman street, Mr. and Mrs. Glance Johnson of Laurens street, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carr of Robert street, Mr. and Mrs. David Tasher of Baker street, Rev. M. J. Naylor Lanvale street, Rev. Curley of Pittsburg, Mrs. D. Ford of Mosher street, Mrs. M Wicks of Carlton avenue, Mr. M. Carter of Catonsville, Mrs. Edward Gray of Aquasco, Md., Mr. George Brent of Carey street, Mrs. McGrunder of Aquasco, Md. A Meeting Largely Attended. The merits and demerits of Roosevelt, Wilson and Taft were debated upon by ladies at Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday, following the rendition of the program opening the annual bazar. There was large audience present, including a number of men who wanted instructions as to the way they should cast thier ballots the next day. Miss Sarah R. Jackson made a forceful plea for Roosevelt, giving an outline of his public career and services. She said that Woodrow Wilson was practically an untried man, and that any comparison between Roosevelt and Taft would show that the former was the best man for race to support. Mrs. Ruth M. Collett made a fervent pleafor the now Gone Old Party, reciting its past achievements, and contrasting its record with the Democratic one of race disfranchisement and Jimcrow cars. She stated that any colored man who did not support Taft was voting against the interest of the race. In a speech that savored of the old time campaign variety, Mrs. Annie R. H. Miller made an eloquent plea for Woodrow Wilson, declaring that intelligent and independent voting was the need of today. Each of the speakers was roundly applauded. A series of entertainments have been given at John Wesley M. E. Church nightly this week, the program being varied each night. The annual harvest home of St. Mary's Episcopal Church was held Thursday night. It was largely attended. Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas, field secretary of the Board of Home Missions of the M. E. Chruch, has gone to New York to attend a meeting of the Board of Home and Foreign Missions. Mr. Samuel Summerville met with an accident last week and both of his eyes are about to close. He can be seen at the Franklin St. Hospital on Franklin street, near Pearl. His address is 522 Dolphin street. There is no happier man in the State over the victory of Woodrow Wilson than James N. V. Stich. He was one of the 150 colored men in the city who cast their lot with the Democracy. Quite a number of colored men in and around Ellicott City openly worked for the Democracy. Keep posted by reading the Afro-American Ledger. Various Masonic Lodges Elect Officers For Ensuing Year. Friendship Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons'No. 1, has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Jonh B. Giles, worshipful master; Danieli Robinson, senior warden; William H. Williams, junior warden; John T. Chew, treasurer, and Joseph A. Costen, secretary. The newly elected officers of Enterprise Lodge No. 3 are: Milton R. Lee, worshipful master; Arthur Johnson, senior warden; Howard Fitzhugh, junior warden; Charles R. Smith, secretary, and James F. Fessenden, treasurer. Mr. Fessenden is just entering upon his twenty-fifth successive year as treasurer. The officers of Zion Lodge, No. 4, are: Dr. E. V. Stokes, worshipful master; W. E. Nelson, senior warden; John Martin, junior warden; I. H. Howard, treasurer, and E. M. Peck, secretary. Morning Star Lodge, No. 44, has elected officers as follows: William H. Walker, worshipful master; Eugene Queen, senior warden; J. E. Smith, junior warden; John R. Gross, secretary, and R. Warner, treasurer. To Organize Peamanent Body. A meeting to prefect a permanent organization for the city and counties of men who believe in the principles of the Progressive party will be held at Moses Hall, 608 N. Eutaw street, next Tuesday night. The call for the meeting is issued by Joseph P. Evans, Chairman of the city-wide organization that lined up the great majority of the colored voters of the city for Roosevelt. "There is every reason," says Mr. Evans, "why we should keep up our organization. The great majority of the colored voters of the city have indicated that they are in favor of the principles of the Progressive party and a good percentage in the counties have also indicated that they are thinking for themselves. I am grateful at the support that the voters gave us, and want to see every man who believes in Progressive principles attend the meeting next Tuesday night." Choir Holds Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the choir of St. Paul M. E. Church was held on Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss Carrie Burgess, 1045 Argyle avenue, and elecctd the following officers for the year: Pres. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Sec'y Mrs. Estelle Fields, Treasurer, Miss Daisy Smith, Librarian, Mr. Lester Smith. The choir is arranging a visit to Rev. N. M. Carroll at Asbury M. E. Church, Annapolis, Md. Sunday, Nov. 17th. Thos. H. Franklin is the director and Mrs. M. Louise Freeland, organist. A Quiet Wedding. Miss Annie Winberry, daughter of Mr. Lewis A. and Mrs. Theresa A. Winberry of Frederick, Md., was married to the Rev. Joshua Ireland. The wedding was quietly solemnize at the home of his mother Mrs. Matilida Ireland of Annapolis Md. Wednesday evening October 30th, 1912, ceremony was preformed by Rev. S. S. Wormley of the First Baptist Church. The reception was held at 431 Tyson street, the happy couple will reside in Annapoils, Md. A Brilliant Wedding. On Wednesday evening of last week Miss Harriet A. Bannon daughter of Mrs. Jennie Bannon, was married to Mr. Stephen Wright of Fort Riley, Kansas, a former Baltimorean. The ceremony was preformed at the home of the bride's friend Mr. and Mrs. James Nathanial Hill, of Dolphin street, by Kev. John A. Holmes, pastor of Metropolitan Chruch. The bride's mother attired in yellow satin, led the bridal party. The bride was attired in white satin and carried bridal roses, entered the parlor on the arm of Mr. William F. Garrett, who gave her away in marriage. Miss Mary J. Knight, who was attired in white embroidery dress over white silk, and carried white carnations, was the bride's maid. Mr. J. Edward Johnson was best man. The wedding march was played by Professor Howard. A reception followed the ceremony. The out of town guests were Mrs. Charles Ringgold, Mrs. Causion and Miss Sallie O. Brown, of Parks, Md.; Miss Bertha E. Taylor, of Philadelphia, Miss Viola Salome and Mr. Joshua Wright of Boston, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Wright of Pittsburg, Pa. and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll of Mt. Winans. The happy couple received many beautiful and useful presents. Tobacco Strippers --- Roosevelt's Attitude Explained. Roosevelt's attitude is emphasized. The attitude of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt on the Negro question was made clear Monday by telegrams that passed between Roosevelt and Professor J. E. Spingarn of Amenia, N. Y. Professor Spingarn in his message to Colonel Roosevelt said: "Our opponents are attempting to make capital out of the fact that my plank in favor of the Negro was not adopted at Chicago, and many colored people have been deceived into believing that you were opposed to this plank, which was a moderate 'statement of the Negro's achievements during the last fifty years and of our intention to help him to further progress, material and political. "As a friend of the Negro, I believe your election represents the best hope of further social advance, but to allay false rumors and suspicions, will you make a brief statement repeating what you told me in Chicago, that there was nothing in my plank with which you personally did not agree?" In reply Colonel Roosevelt said: "My memory is that your plank was an excellent one, with which I entirely agreed." A Riot Reported. According to advices received Wednesday at Berlin, an insurrection has broken out among some of the native tribes of Liberia. The Liberian government is doing all it can to suppress the revolt. W. Ashbie Hawkins returned this week from Massachusetts, where he delivered a number of speeches in the interest of Roosevelt and Johnson. Mrs. Bessie Carpenter, of 1719 Baker street, is confined to her home with pneumonia. Mrs. Thomas R. Jones, of 622 George street, will leave for Boston tomorrow to spend Thanksgiving with relatives and friends. FOR RENT—One second story front room with owner who has no family Apply to 2342 N. Stockton street. FOR RENT—Furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent Apply at 1112 N. Carey street. FOR SALE—Colored Pool Room, licensed, one month's rent paid in advance. Apply to 400 Myrtle avenue. Furnished or unfurnished room for rent. Apply 559 Laurens street. ROOM & BOARD—Also table boarders. First class home cooking. Address, 1403 Myrtle avenue Mrs. Viroqua T. Ross, of 1705 Orleans street has returned home after a two-month's visit to Niagara Falls, Ontario. Port Huron, Mich., and Buffalo, N. Y. While away she visited quite a number of places in the Dominion of Canada. A CALL A call is hereby issued to the officers and members of the City-wide League and all who believe in the principles of the Progressive party to attend a meeting at Moses Hall, 608 N. Eutaw street, Tuesday evening, November 12, at 8 o'clock sharp, at which time plans for perfecting a permanent organization in the interests of the Progressive party will be considered. Joseph P. Evans, Chairman. A. A. Mitchell, W. Ashbie Hawkins, J. A. Sharp and J. A. Stafford, vice presidents. Rev. S S. Crockett, F. R. Williams, J. A. Holmes and G. F. Bragg, Jr., Chaplains. Clarence Bright and William L. Gibson, secretaries. Read and Respond WM. H. TRUSTY The Expert Shoemaker is doing everything that can be done in the business. Shoes made to order. Old shoes made like new. Rubber work a Specialty. WM. H. TRUSTY WANTED On Fillers and Binders Good Pay. Steady Work. EL DALAO CIGAR FACTORY 28 South Paca Street In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father, Isaac I. Jones, who passed into the sweet beyond November 9th, 1911. "He has solved the wonderful problem, The deepest, the strangest, the last; And into the school of the Angels, With the answer forever has passed." "God knew all about those who loved him, How bitter the trial must be; And right through all, God is loving, And knew so much better than we." lem, The deepest, the strangest, the last; And into the school of the Angels, With the answer forever has passed." "God knew all about those who loved him, How bitter the trial must be; And right through all, God is loving, And knew so much better than we." By his wife Clara A. Jones and his children. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister, Mamie L. Johnson, who died November 10, 1910, two years ago. Cora but not forgotten Lay down thy head uiour's breast; We love thee well, but thee best, Good night, good night. Only good night, beloved well, A little while, and a shall dwell In hallowed union,indivine night. By his daughter, Mrs. er. A Card of Than Mrs. Louisa Lynn, M Cooper, Miss Lillie a Hardy, wish to thank A kind for their kind Gone, but not forgotten. Dearest daughter, how we miss you, Miss you more than hearts can tell; Every hour and day that passes, Brings us nearer with you to dwell. Friends may think we'll soon forget you, And our wounded hearts be healed; But they little know the sorrow, That's within our hearts concealed By her loving mother, Mrs Carrie Jones (nee Johnson) and family. CARTER—In loving remembrance of my dear mother Margaret Carter, who entered into rest one year ago tody, November the 19th, 1911. The month of November once more is here. To me the saddest of all the year; Because it took from me away, My dear mother one year ago today. Sleep on dear mother and take your rest, God called you home, he thought best; It was hard indeed to part from thee, But God's strong arm supported me. By her devoted daughter, Jennie C. Jonhson. THE ..A FIRST=CLASS 502 W. BIDD The old established stand of and thoroughly renovated. No p this the best eating house in the Holiday and Sunday QUICK AND EFFICIENT Your patronage THE PALM FIRST=CLASS RESTAURANT 02 W. BIDDLE STREET established stand of "The Myrtle" have been only renovated. No pains having been spare eating house in the city. Friday and Sunday Dinners a Special AND EFFICIENT SERVICE GUARANTY Your patronage kindly solicited. WM. B. TAYLOR. Pr The old established stand of "The Myrtle" have been rebuilt and thoroughly renovated. No pains having been spared to make this the best eating house in the city. Watch for the Opening --- HOUSES FOR SALE on terms to suit on Druid sion St., Argyle Ave., Myr Carey St., Calhoun St., St every cross street from I buy before seeing my list. phone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Sarau 2253. Call fro to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting St. Argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carrollton Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount. Its street from Hoffman to Baker is seeing my list. Call and see me drop a postal. h, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telephone 2253. Call from 7 to 9 P. M. on terms to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting St., Division St., Argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carrollton Ave., Carey St., Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount St., and every cross street from Hoffman to Baker. Don't buy before seeing my list. Call and see me, or telephone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Saratoga St., Telephone Gilmor 2253. Call from 7 to 9 P.M. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices JOHN H. OWENS Undertaker & Embalmer Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete JOHN H Undertakes Complete $73.00 FUNI A fine casket worth $65.00, in b highly polished oak or walnut outsid either black, gray or white, to mat riages, new and up-to-date; fine bu advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves cifix when desired, rugs, chairs etc. This funeral cost elsewhere..... My price $73.00 ... $75.00 Other Funerals as low as $25, $25, $4 No charge for removal or Shipping Funerals $25 JOHN H. OWENS Underteaker & Embalmer Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete kett worth $65.00, in black cloth, steel gray or w d oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber- gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, op- eral. six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, can- dried, rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. General cost elsewhere..... $ ce $73.00 ... $75.00 Saving you $61.00..... als as low as $25, $25, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100. No charge for removal of remains from Hospitals. Hipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete A fine casket worth $85.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush; highly polished oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse; either black, gray or white, to match casket, as desired; five heated carriages, new and up-to-date; fine burial robe, embalming, opening grave, advertise funeral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, crucifix when desired. rugs, chairs etc., all of the latest designs. GET T AT POPULAR PRICES STOKES & DERRY'S 1016 Druid Hill Avenue Corner Oxford DRUGS ```markdown ``` In affectionate remembrance of Wilton T. Clark, who departed this life November 4th, 1911. The beloved father of Mrs. Enolia Dyer, 908 W. Muberry street. Sleep on beloved sleep, and take thy rest. Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast; We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best, Good night, good night, good night. Only good night, beloved not farewell, A little while, and all, his saints shall dwell In hallowed union, indivisible-good night. By his daughter, Mrs. Enolia Dyer. A Card of Thanks. Mrs. Louisa Lynn, Mrs. Rebceca Cooper, Miss Lillie and Martha Hardy, wish to thank their many friends for their kindness during their recent bereavement of their beloved mother Isabella Hardy and for the many beautiful floral designs. A Petition. Help Lord, and hear thy children! Give us strength [for every care; Annoint our heads with healing ointment, That our foes we will not fear. Shield us from wrong and evil, Thou mighty God of earth and sky! Throw about us thy arm of power— Hear us Ob God as we cry. Blanche McCoy, 810 China Street. Baltimore, Md. TURNER—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear sister, Willie Turner Philipp, who departed this life three years ago, Nov- ember 4th, 1909. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is still, That never can be missed By her loving sister, Mary A. Turner. Entirely Too Many. There are fifty-seven varieties of the cuule, the commonest form of the gnat and mosquito. PALM IS RESTAURANT.. OLE STREET "The Myrtle" have been rebuilt ains having been spared to make city. Dinners a Specialty. SERVICE GUARANTEED. kindly solicited. M. B. TAYLOR, Proprietor --- Hill Ave., Etting St., Divi- tle Ave., Carrollton Ave., Tricker St., Mount St., and Hoffman to Baker. Don't Call and see me, or tele- telega St., Telephone Gilmor from 7 to 9 P. M. OWENS & Embalmer LERALS $75.00. Complete black cloth, steel gray or white plush; file case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse, with casket, as desired; five heated car- ial robe, embalming, opening grave, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru- all of the latest designs. .....$136.00 Saving you $61.00.....$63.00 $0., $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175. of remains from Hospitals. 00 and $50.00 Complete A man in a suit Mr. William H. Jones, the well known artist of 441 Biddle street, is able to be out after a fifteen day illness. Miss Mary B. and Wilhelmina Brown have returned to Wilmington, after visiting Miss Priscilla Whiting. Rev. S. A. Virgil, of Roanoke, Va., was a caller at the office of the Afro-American Ledger this week. E. H. Sutton, who holds a federal position in Washington, was in the city this week. He held a position in the city government during the administration of the late Mayor Malster. Mrs. Amanda Langford, of 312 N. Pine street, is able to be out after a four-week illness. Watch for the Juvenile Troubadours at Fishermen's Hall, Nov. 11. Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Smith have removed from 1701 Druid Hill avenue to 1402 Druid Hill avenue, which Mr. Smith recently bought. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnson have closed their country home at Catonsville and opened their town home at 1923 Druid Hill avenue. Mr. John T. Snowden, of Boston, was in the city last week the guest of Mr. Nelson Tunsall. They are old Baltimoreans and were on a trip in celberation of thier twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Mrs. W. M. Gross, of Atlantic City, N. J. is visiting many friends of Baltimore, her former home. Will return to Atlantic City the latter part of the week. Mrs. Caroline Lane, of Havre de Grace, Md., has returned to her home, after a visit of ten days at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Jos. H. Rob'nson, 1108 G street, Washington. Juvenile Troubadours, Kerr's Orchestra—Fish Hall, Nov. 11. Mrs. Octavia Allen, of Washington, D. C., is visiting Mrs. John U. Smith, of 1928 Brunt street. Mrs. Ellen Trice of Jersey City, N. J., has returned home after spending a few days the guest of Mrs. John U. Smith, of 1928 Brunt street. Mr. Wililam Bell, of 2229 Etting street, is confined to his bed by illness. Mr. Arthur Carnegie, of New York City, is here attending the races at Pimlico. Musical Offering, Juvenile Troubadours Dance music. Nov. 11. Admission 25 cents. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. 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