The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER EVERYTHING IN READINESS FOR CAMPAIGN TO RAISE $25,000 FOR NEW Y. M. C. A. Every Man In Baltimore Will be Asked to Help Contri the Amount in the Next Ten Days—One Hundred Men To Start Out Monday From Headquarters at 1120 Druid Hill Avenue. INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY MOORLAND WILL BE IN CHARGE Julius Rosenwald. Will Give $25,000, And the Central Y. M. C. A. Will Give $50,000 If The Colored Citizens Will Contribute $25,000, VOL. XXI NO. 12. EVERYTHING IN READINESS I TO RAISE $25,000 Every Man In Baltimore Will the Amount in the Next T Men To Start Out Monday at 1120 Druid I INTERNATIONAL SECRET BE IN CHI Julius Rosenwald. Will Give $25 Y. M. C. A. Will Give $5 Citizens Will Cont Beginning Monday, the biggest and quickest campaign that has ever been waged among the colored people of this city will start with a ten day effort to raise $25,000 toward a $100,000 building for the Colored Young Men's Christian Association. Headquarters have been opened at 1120 Druid Hill avenue, and International Secretary J. E. Moorland, who has led successful campaigns in a number of cities, will direct the fight. Seventy-five thousand dollars has already been pledged, $50,000 of which will be given by the Central Y. M. C. A., and the remaining $25,000 by Julius Rosenwald, the Chicago merchant prince, who has promised to give upwards of $500,000 to cities raising $75,000 for Colored Y. M. C. A. Buildings. The remainder must be raised by the race. The city has been divided into ten districts, each with a captain. The captains are T. A. Date, Walter S. Emerson, P. D. G. Pennington, Thomas J. Smith, Dr. Albert O. Reid, Dr. J. C. Robinson, W. T. Greenwood, Samuel E. Young and Dr. T. S. Hawkins. Jamse A. B Callis, Dr. H. E. Young, James W. Hughes and W. F. Debardeleben, general secretary of the association, are among others actively engaged in planning for the campaign. Subscriptions, large and small, will be welcomed. Those who subscribe as low as $5, will be expected to pay within thirty days. Those who agree to give from $25 up to $100 will be allowed to take a full year to pay the same, the amount to be paid in four installments. Those who give over one hundred dollars can pay the same in eight installments within the next two years. When the colored people have paid in $15,000 work on the new and up-to-date building will begin. NEW BUILDING NECESSARY. The need of a new building, with modern equipment has long been urged by those interested in the work. The local association is the out growth of an organization of men and women that met at Centre and Calvert street twenty years ago. The first headquarters of the present association was located at 416 W. Biddle street, with W. T. Greenwood as the first general secretary. The building was later sold to the Mission Helpers, ard quarters secured at 436 W. Biddle street. As the finances were low at that time, Mr. Greenwood was not paid a salary, but the work grew apace. Later the building at the corner of Hoffman street and Druid Hill avenue was purchased, and Rev. W. Edward Williams, the present pastor of Grace. Presbyterian Church, was secured as the first general secretary to devote his whole time to the growing work. After several years' service, Dr. Williams resigned to enter the ac- tive work of the ministry and was succeeded by P. A. Goines, who is now secretary of the work at Orange, N. J. For the past three or four years Mr. W. F. DeBardeleben has conducted the work of the Association in the present building, 1619 Druid Hill avenue. Mr. Moorland, who will have charge of the campaign in this city, is a "live wire" man who has been engaged in the work that the Young Men's Christian Association has been doing among colored people for over fifteen years. An earnest Christian, intensely interested in the uplift of young men and full of optimism, he has seen the work grow in various sections of the country. Among the campaigns that Mr. Moorland has conducted are Philadelphia, where $23,000 was raised; Chicago. $67,000; Washington, $32,000; Atlantic City, $15,000; Atlanta, Ga., $50,000; Evanstown, Ill., $5,000; Indianapolis, $15,000; Los Angeles $40,000, and Dayton, O., $12,000. Much enthusiasm was manifested in each of these campaigns and the readiness with which men and women of the race subscribed to the building funds should make Baltimoreans who have pride in their city do the same thing. A GREAT FUTURE. "The Y. M. C. A. is beginning to do a grat work for the race," said Mr. Moorland to a representative of the Afro-American Ledger, "and the future has yet to bring still greater responsibilities for those engaged in the work. Boys and young men are constantly flockings to the city and they need surroundings that are conducive to their moral, physical, spiritual and intellectual uplift. In most cities there are but few places outside of the church where young men may go and not have their characters tarnished. The Y. M. C. A., through its gymnasium, library reading room, Bible study class, instruction along other lines and entertainments tries to cater to the better side of young men. "Baltimore needs a modern building for its Y. M. C. A. I do not believe that there is a single man or woman in Baltimore who would have, this city do less than other cities have done. In Chicago the new building is under roof; they are erecting a building in Indianapolis, and Philadelphia has just let the contract for a modern building. Atlanta, where the colored people gave almost twice the amount asked, will shortly commence a new building. Men and women in cities where the population is not compared with that in this city gave freely. A woman in Indianapolis gave one thousand dollars, a man in Chicago gave the same amount, and everywhere a campaign has been waged hundreds have shown a noble public spirit. "Washington is now occupying Continued on Eighth Page MR. JULIS ROSENWALD The Chicago Philanthropist, will give $25,000 for a colored Y. M. C. A. in this city. FARMERS WILL CONFER AT HAMPTON [Special to The Afro-American Ledget.] Hampton, Va., Nov. 13—The annual Negro Farmers' Conference will be held at Hampton Institute on November 20 and 21. Addresses on practical problems of farm and home life will be given by Hampton instructors and outside experts. There will also be an exhibition of farm products, domestic art and domestic science work, manual training activity, and public school hand work. Over $300 will be offered in prizes. The Conference serves as an index of Negro progress in Virginia and of the influence of Hampton graduates, farm demonstrators, and industrial supervisors. Dr. R. R Clark, who has charge of the exhibits, recently visited several Negro fairs and farmers' conferences. Everywhere, he found, excellent work has been done by colored women in cooking, sewing, poultry raising, and home improvement. He noted that in some sections of Virignia where excellent fruit is now being raised, scale and blight are found on the fruit offered as prize specimens. The warning is given that unless fruit trees are properly sprayed the industry will soon be ruined. Reception In Honor of Grand Master Ross (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Richmond, Va., Nov 14—A largely attended reception was given Tuesday night in honor of Floyd Ross, of St. Louis, grand master of the True Reformers, and Maurice Rousselle, of Alexandris, Va., the new grand secretary of the order, who have moved their homes to this city. At the reception both gentlemen declared that they would work indefatigably for the upbuilding of the order. COLORED DEMOCRATS ARE GETTING BUSY Getting Themselves In Line For Prospective Distribution of "Plums" A FIGHT BETWEEN THE LEADERS. Bishop Alexander Walters And Robert N. Wood Will Resume Hostilities (Special Correspondence.) New York, November 15.—The busiest man around this big burg is the Negro Democrat. He has his eyes both on Washington and Albany, and he expects to land some jobs that are now held by Republicans. While jobs are uppermost in the minds of many, there will be two factions contending for leadership. One is led by Bishop Alexander Walters, head of the National Colored Democratic League, and the other by Robert N. Wood, chairman of the executive committee of the league, and also head of the United Colored Democracy of New York State. The fight between the two gentlemen for leadership began just after Woodrow Wilson was nominated at Baltimore The Bishop and Mr. Wood were there not only to attend the Democratic Convention, but to take a hand in the affairs of the National Colored Democratic League, which also met in that city at the same time. The fight for real and not titular leadership began after the two gentlemen returned to this city, but at length a truce was patched up. The old fight will probably be resumed. Those opposed to the leadership of Bishop Walters say that a churchman should not be active in matters political. As the Bishop is in North Carolina his views on the matter cannot be obtained now. A test of strength may be shown, however, at the testimonial and banquet which will be given in honor of the services of the prelate at Young's Casino on December 4. The colored Democrats expect a big slice of "pie" from Governor elect Sulzer. They bank on the assertion that he made during the campaign that he was free from religious and race prejudice, and also upon his hitherto attitude of fairness. They have fared well under Dix, and hope to do better under the incoming regime. James L. Curtis is being boomed for something big under the State or national administration; Fredinand Q. Morton will hustle to hold on to his $3,000 plum as a special deputy attorney general; Cormelus D. Hughes, the ready letter writer of the Democrats, may want something better than a job under the Excise Commission; Mr. Wood may desire a promotion in the department of Highways or something big down at Washington. Bishop Walters is not thought to desire anything, but he will back his friends, Thomas W. Swann may land something big, and William F. Powell, former minister to Hayti, may desire to return to his old post; Dr. W. E. Burghardt DuBois editor of the Crisis is reported as not being averse to being the next American minister to Hayti, and he could secure influential backing if he so desired. He is said to lean toward the Socialist party, however. From Boston town comes the news that W. Monroe Trotter would not object to being the next Recorder of Deeds, at Washington, that his father held PRICE THREE CENTS during the first Cleveland administration. James C. Matthews, of Albany, would not mind returning to his old position as Recorder of Deeds at Washington, and for the position of Register of the Treasury there many who are willing to hold down the same"for the race." The news has just come from Indiana that A. E. Manning, editor of the Indianapolis World, would not object to something bigger than he has now, and that Dr. J. B. Oliver, a prosperous physician of Brazil, Ind., would not mind being minister to Hayti, which position is now held by an Indianan. James D. Carr, one of the brightest members of the New York bar, is said to be slated for the position of assistant attorney general, now held by William H. Lewis, and J. Frank Wheaton is mentioned as being suitable timber for United States minister to Liberia. Robert L. Waring, a new convert to Democracy, would take anything that is dignified and carries a good salary, and James H. W. Howard and Charles Barnes would like to hold down something for Pennsylvania. Then there is James A. Ross, of Buffalo and New York, who has been a Democrat since man's memory cannot run to the contrary. Everybody here would take Charles Anderson's big plum in Wall street, but a Caucasian may land the $4,500 plum. The biggest job, however, seems to keep those positions for the colored Democrats that are now held by the Republicans. The colored Democrats will have to be right on the job to keep a lemon from being handed them. Atlantic City Gamblers Must Go to Jail "Diamond Joe" Ford Pleads Guilty to Being An Habitual Gambler Atlantic City, Nov. 14—"Diamond Joe" Ford his partner John Dykes and Jarvis ("Bud") Griffin will likely have to spend a year in jail each and pay fines of $1000 for the alleged running of gambling houses. Griffin was convicted Tuesday and sentence suspended until December 2. Ford and Dykes came into court Wednesday and pleaded guilty to the charge of "habitual gambling and keeping a gambling house." When they learned that the minimum sentence was a year in prison and $1,000 they went to the Burns' detectives and the attorney general only to learn again that there was no other alternative but to stand the sentence. "Diamond" Joe is said to be worth several hundred thousand dollars, and is said to have weilded a tremendous influence here during the heyday of the ring. He gained the sobriquet of "Diamond Joe" because at one time he had a hat full of diamonds secured from those who lost money at his place. He turned these diamonds into money, however, and bought many pieces of valuable real estate. His wife is a member of a well known Baltimore family, and was left $25,000 at the death of her father. Before her marriage to Ford she was the wife of a well known Baltimore. There are still twenty indictments against Negro gamblers remaining untried. Macon, Ga., Nov. 14—The sixth annual State Fair will open here Monay and continue during the week. The exhibits will include livestock, agricultural products and domestic art. Five thousand dollars in prizes will be awarded. Prof. R. R. Wright, of Savannah, is president of the fair association. Georgia State Fair to [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. BISHOP COTTRILL NOT GUILTY OF ABDUCTION Judge Palmer Instructs Jury to Bring In Verdict In Favor of Aged Holly Springs, Miss., Nov. 14—Bishop Elias Cottrell, of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, has been freed from the alleged charge of abduction that has been hanging over his head for months. Judge Palmer, presiding over the Second Division of the Criminal Court, gave preemptory instructions to the jury to bring in a verdict of not guilty, after the State had presented its side of the case. The allegations against the prelate had aroused the interest of both races in Mississippi and it was generally believed that he was absolutely inocent. The Council of Bishops of the Colored M. E. Church had previously passed resolutions of confidence in the integrity of the prelate. Bishop Cottrell has long been a commanding figure in the work of his denomination. Several years ago, at the meeting of the National Negro Business League, in New York City, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt publicly commended his successful efforts for the college maintained by his denomination here. The funeral of Mrs. Cottrell, who died here on Monday of last week, was held here a few days ago. Indianapolis, Ind.. Nov. 14—An exhibit of the pictures of William E. Scott opened today at the Stark Studio, 1722 N. Delaware street. He has just returned from Paris, where he has been staying. Mrs. Lillian T. Cox, a newspaper woman, has written "The Temple of Progress," an allegorical presentation of progress made by the race during the last fifty years. Colored Candidates Defeated Chicago. Nov. 14—Major R. R. Jackson and Edward D. Green, were among the legislative candidates defeated. Mr. Green, who was a member of the last legislature, is the author of the Illinois Anti-lynching law. Philadelphia, Nov. 14—Plans for forming a permanent organization of Progressives were discussed at a meeting here Tuesday. The colored representatives present were: Revs. H. Y. Arnett, John M. Palmer, G. L. P. Taliaferro, J. C. Jackson, and G. Edward Dickerson. JANES D. CARR'S FINE RECORD Hils Work as an Assistant Gor- poration Counsel, LEADER IN’ CIVIC AFFAIRS. Brief Account dics Southern Boy Worked His Way to Prominence In the Political and Business Life of New York—Brilliant Student and Able Lawyer. New York.—That the race is. capable of producing highly trained and. emt. gent lawyers who are a credit to the ber ard the race {s seen ix James D. Carr of this city, who for eight years ‘has been an assistant corporn- tion counsel. This is ove of the most responsible and trustworthy. offices held by 2 member of the rnce here und 4s given only. in case'of recognition for ability and service. ‘Mr. Carr is the first colored man in the eastern section of the country: to be appointed to such office and has a rare opportunity to’show up to advan- tage the best side.of the race. Mr. Carr bas long been a national figure fm. thé political, and civic’ life of the gace in this country,-and tis large ex- Wo ae GER Ro a Be — 4. i a Ta é (rs ha ee Bo Um a NT ee oS " ATTORNEY JAMES. D, CARR. perience in civic movements bas given Ahim a’ wide acquaintance with’ the needs of the race. He was appointed district attorney for New York county under the sd. ministration of the Hon. Asa Bird Gardiner and was the first colored mun of this section to prosecute eases in ali eourts. While in this capacity Coun- eel Carr, by his splendid knowledge of the Iaw and the exercise of ture ex ecutive ability. maintained the dignity and honor of the office. For general education, wide and cul tural attainments, for dignity of de- portment and bearing, Mr. “Carr bas few equals at the bar today. Ele comes from a good family stock, which bas Dequenthed to him a rugged heritaze. Be was born in Baltimore. the sov ‘of Rev. Dr. William ‘1T. Carr of Con- cord, N. C. Mr. Carr's brother, Dr William 7. Carr, J. 8 a well known practicing physician in Baltimore Lawyer Carr was educated in the pub: He schools of New Haven, Conn... au Bliznveth, N. J. He then entered Rut gers college. in New Jersey. from which be was graduated Choosing the Inw us his profession. he entered the law school. of Columbin university, graduating as one of the honor inen’ in the class. He returned for postgraduate work at Coltmbiin and for three years specialized in sul jects bearing upon his profession in the school of politieal science. ‘While in college Mr. Carr was an active!student in politics and was a member of the Cleveland club and the Phi Beta Kappa. soclety. one of the most exclusive of the student organizi- tion. € . He nt once came into the limelizht wwhen:be began the fight ngniust Lem uel Quigg and the iepublican party. ‘a movement which brouglt a severe split amiong the, colored. voters’ of the party,.and.was the beginning. of the movement among’colored voters for # Democratic organization. | Mr. Cart'ls.one of the léading men in tle coloréd: Democratic organization in this-city aid: isthe chairman of the ‘committev‘on, literature for the Colored Nations! Deuioerati¢’ league; whicl has to. do with, the distribution of ail the literatnre’ amorig. the colored voters In the recent campatgn he'did effective i) ee hs He waé appointed to his present of fice: Wy. Jwage* John. T. Delany of thy Democratic: corporation counsel cizhi “sears ago. In all the trustworthy aul “responsible offices to which Mr. Cary Bas been appointed “he has: reflected _ eredit upon: himself and the ree. He 4g a-thorouzh race-wan, and his move “ments in civic and political affairs are ‘actutted,by the bighest motives. “U=Mr..Carr “is of: striking personality a. student af ‘ability “and. thkes, ar “active parti all race moveients. - He “'$s perhaps the inost-eloqnent-and_ of fective orator of the race. ‘The spien: ‘-didemthence: to “whieh: Mr. Carr bas attained ‘in ‘hiv'profelsion serves as an -$nspiration. to..the: youtti “of ‘the. race phoosing!law-as8-8 profession, ADVANTAGES OFFERED AT THE DOWNINGTOWN SCHOOL Wisdom of Founders Seen Me Oppor- tunity For Self Help. The drenm of a large agricultura aud industrial school in the north fo Afro-Americans as the resultot the am bitious.and untiting labors of the Rey William, A. Creditt, LL. D.. of Phila deiphin“is, about to be realized. in the growth of {he Downingtown (Pa.) Agti cultural aiid Industrial school, ‘The necessity. for stich a. school bus lon: been felt by the iénders in educationa and religious work. Perhaps’ no state north of the Ma son aud Dixon line affords such op portunities to the.race for agricultura| pursuit as does Pennsylvania at th present time. Hence one sees the wis dom of the fourider and:’promoters of the Downingtown: -scboot «ini startin, it at a very opportune time and locat ing it in a splendid farming section For several years the number of farins in the state has been on the decrense not because farming was not profit able. but rather because the population seemed averse to St. ‘The Downingtown. school ts yet tr ite infancy, but during the few years of Its existence it has demonstrated Its right to live. With the 1912-13 schoo! year barely two months old, the instl tution is crowded. with students whe are anxious to learn. They are not only anxious: to, gain-a literary educa: Hon, but take pleasure in the fact that they may also learn a trade, the kind by which to earn a living by becomips owners of land and producers of many of.the things upon which they must subsist. Nothing in recent years has so open. ed: the eyes of the colored people of the state to the vast opportualty be fore them to become landowners and thrifty agricuiturists as the Srst farm ers’ conference held at Downingtown last August, At this meeting Dr. Cred. ‘tt and thobe associated with tim lal before the people: the crowded coud: ‘tions of city life and showed the bene ‘fits to be derived by our people if mor cof them would settle In the rnrat dis tricts of the state, where they could ‘make-a comfortable living and goon be ‘come their awn jandtords. This is one of the great aims of thi Downitigtown school, because 1» order to run'a farm In the north success fully one must know how intensive farming his become, a selence. nc ‘those who know how to select seed ‘soil and.senson and apply the same te ‘advantage sbould be trained. ‘The Downingtown school offers such train ing, Its possibilities are large, und it future fs bright and budding with hope for the literary and material uplift of the race. | CONFERENCES OF WORKERS | AMONG JUVENILES UNITE. beacies andor: Reporte ass! RA Cullen Elected Chairman, The conference of workers among gitls and boys for Greater New York recently held In St. James’ Presbyte rian churel, in New York city, was largely attended. Much interest wa: manifested. by those present in the plans outlined for future uplift, [v order to put the work on # more firm basis the two conferences were con- solidated by A unanimous vote. ‘The officers elected for the new body are the following: The Rev. F. A. Cul. len, chairman; Mrs. M. C. Lawton, vice chairman; Miss Grace Campbell, secre: tary; G. W. Butts, assistant secretary; Mrs. Lydia ©. Smith, treasurer; com mittee on constitution, Rev. Horace G. Miller, Mrs. M. C. Lawton-and Dr. Al bert 8. Reed. Miss Emmerson of the Fresh Alt home: gave an interesting review ot the work accomplished along the line of country and camp life for boys She said the most dangerous period in a boy's life is that between the ages ot fifteen and eighteen years. “Lhe boy probiem.” she said, “is the greatest problem before thé world today.” ‘Mr. Charles C. Allison, president of thé: Modern Idea club of Mount Oliver Baptist church, gave an encouragin: report concerning the growth and de velopment of his work. ‘Tbe club har sixty-six active members, with tw baseball teams and military, :literary musical and social departments... Jt the object of the club to furnisb the loft.of the chureh, where games, rend. ing .and- other wholesome, recreations thay be indulged in by the boys. ‘Mrs. Laura M. Craver. president o! the . Utilitarian’ Nelzhborhood clubs gave a report concerning-her recent en dertainment for’ the: Delinquent hoine which report showed that the expense: bad far exceeded the receipts. ‘Th next meeting of the conference will Iu held at the Salem M- F. church. Wes One Hundred and ‘Phirty-third street borough ofthe Rroux, Monday, Nov. 25 Whitted High School's Good Fortune. ‘The friculty of. the Whitted hist Schoo! in Durham, N. C.. has been for tunate in securing’ the services of Mis Vivian Lucille Thompson of. Washing ton as° domestic science director... Mis: ‘Thompson. succeeds Miss Beatrice O Childs, who has. aecepted a: position iy the public schools of. Atlantic City : 4 Nod : Success of Lawyer Shelby J, Davidson The success of Attorney Shelby J Davidson, who was recently -ncmitto: to the Bnited:States supreme court 0: motion of Judge: B) M. Hewlett. gratifving to his large eirele of culleze friends. Lawyer Davidson ts a grad ‘ite of Howard university. “THE AFRO-AMERICANT EDO. EXPOSITION AS | Prominent Odd ie Hong Bg Gletration Law a OUTLINE OF LEAOWG PARTS.) | = ge Committee on Plan and Scope of Semi- Le By WHITTIER H. WRIGHT. Philadeiphia.—The committee having charge of plans for the propased cele- bration In 1913 of the semicentenpial of the freedom of the colored race in the United States s making commend- able progress. The colored people of Pennsylvania are taking a lively Inter- est in the work ag it 1s being outlined by members of the committee. ‘The mechanical, trades and manu- facturing departments will reflect the skill and efficency of the race along these special lines. It Is proposed to build a house, construct an engine, paint a picture and serve a dinner, all tn the presence of those who come. A gront concert with smaller recitals will show the progress of Negro music. It is hoped to have a. chorus of 5,000 yoices.to sing dally only the Negro melodies, while'the drama will be rep- resented by a play entitled “Fifty Years of Freedom,” by a Negro author. Congresses of Negro business and pro- fessional men, such as the National Ne- gro Medica} association, National Negro Bankers’ association, National Negro Press association, National Negro Bap- tat convention and National Negro Re- Uigious congress, will be held. ‘What will be the civle benefit of the exposition? The exposition, which hns been planned, will not only encourage and inspire the colored people, but It will be a lasting civic und national hen- efit In thut it wil] help to allay preju- dice, for It will inspire a higher respect on the part of the community at lurge for the. colored population when it gees asseinbled in one place the prod- vets of its handiwork, ‘The white people of the country know too little of the good work of the Negro. Jt will encourage the more despéiid- ent ones of the race to renewed efforts. It will show’ them opportunities: that they have overlooked, and tt will open up opportunities for them to make themselves betfer workmen. Too many “Negroes are discouraged because of the still existent race prejudice whigh ‘they must face? of 2B Where shall this exposition be held? It seems fitting .that an exposition should be held-in the state of Pennsy! ‘yan and in the elty of Philadelphia for many reasons, Pennsylvapin is by tradition the state most favorably dis: posed to the colored race Here there ‘existed the mildest form of slavery. which, indeed, compared with the con- Altions farther south could bardly be called slavery at all. Here was uttered the first protest ugainst slavery in this country, In 1688 by the German ‘Friends, Here the first society for the abolition of slavery was organtied and i still in existence. ‘The fHlustrinun ‘Benjamin Franklin was Its. Arst pres ident. Flere the Grat Inw for the gradual ‘abolition of slavery was passed. Tere ‘the first anthslavery meeting was held. In thls state the underground rallroad had its beginning, Many of the most ‘Wustrions names of Pennsylvania his- ‘tory devoted themselves to the advance of the colored jicople of this state, from ‘William Penn to Rudolph Blinken- burg, Including Franels Daniel, Pasto- rious, Benjamin Franklin. Dr. Benja- min Rush, Bishop William White, Sil ‘Ham Severn, Joseph Clark, Lueretia Mott, ‘Thaddeus Stevens, Indeed Pennsylvania Is rich in Negro history. ‘The first sehools for bigher training of colored people, the first ex- | periment of colored churches, was be- gun, and the first Independent colored churches came Into existence within the bounds of the state of Pennsylva- nia, Indeed the first record of prop: ‘erty holding among colored people is in this state, while there are some of the largest businesses operated by these people. Here are found the Jargest secret orders, the oldest news- papers and magazines. | Pennsylvania has the largest colured populntion worth of Mason and Dis- ‘on's line, and in proportion to this tepulation {ts colored people have mnade‘a greater advance ‘possibly® than the colored population. of any other state. “Phe city of. Philadelphia and vicinity’ includes one of the largest commmnnities of colored: people tu:-be found anywhere tn the world: If there Is any pte, therefare, in whieh the progress of the race can be shown to advantage-it Is In. the city of Philadelphia. And-if there is any: city in the Union which should give nn ap Proprintion to the colored. people tu do this It is the elty of Phitadelphia. Col ored Philadelpliians sire know to ‘have taken part. in the-Revolutionney war. and as far back ax 1793 the records show that the bravery of colored ‘inen under, most ‘(listressing cirenmstances elicited the highest praise and com. macndation.f¥eta one of Puttdelphta’e ———— . _ e< Prominent Odd Fellows Who Were Guests of Honor ata banquet at Odd Feliows’ Hall last Sunday ee ee = ey See eas ee bay ee ih ee as _ |S i oe Oe Boe See oe ee ao 4 ae ee ae 4 ow i eee : Sone” Neer ec | i deep EDWHRD H. MORRIS PSB RAD Se Sears cilcewene: met aS Mr. Bates Visits City £” Wiley Bates, a retired grocer of Annapolis, was acaller at the office of the Arfo-American Ledger Wed- nesday. He was enroute to New Jersey, where he owns valuable property. f M. Bates- conducted the largest grocery ‘store ai. the State capital until recently, being located on Cathedral street, Wnnapoils for 28 years. He is regarded as one of the most substantial zesidents [of the State capital. He.is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Eiks Give Annual Ball The Westport Skating Rink was packed and jammed Monday night, the oceasion being the annual ball of the Monumental Lodge of Elks. in the big throng were members of the tow lodges in the District of Columbia; Ancient{CityfLodge, Annapolis, and {Frederick Douglas Lodge, Cumberland. os HELPING ANOTHER. As the moming sun brushes the darkness from the world, grant us today to brush aside the shadows from some unhappy heart.—Robert Louis Stevenson. ae Ween Caddies. Golf caddies buve wonderful sight hence the term “links eyed.”—New York Tribune. { She Didn't Chatter. Phat very quiet xirl had a lot of at tention pald her at the club ball. Bor fa St she {s so popular with that itvels athletic bunch?" | .°T suppose It is beeanse she is dumb belle."—Baltfmore American. Pretty Near Right. Markley — Wisewan told me today that I'd never get back that ten spot | loaned you. Grafton—He did? Mark ley—Yes, Grafton Weil. If It wasn't 80 expensive I'd make bit ont a Har right now.—I’hiladelphia Press. A Forgotten Diamond, Lord Lawrence, former governor gen eral of India, was so nbsentminded tn mutters of external display that when the Kohinonr diamond came into his hands for transinission to Queen’ Vr torla after the annexation of the Pun jab in 1849 te kept It for six weeks in his wnistcoat pocket. having forgotten all about It, and anls discovered: it there by accident —London Globe. DIET AND HEALTH HINTS By DR. T. J. ALLEN Food Specialist MILK. MONQDIET 1S SOME- ‘TIMES INJURIOUS, Recently ] have learned of a case in which the milk diet was taken In a sanitarium de- 4 voted to that purpose, and caused serious results, the pa- tient requiring several months to regain lost ground. No one system of feeding or of: treat- ment In genera! applies to all cases. The milk diet, like oth- er monodiets, often proves beneficial, but is sometimes in- jurious—and it Is to be under- stood that gain in weight is not a certain Indication of im- provement, even if the in- creased welght is held after the special diet is discontinued, a8 Dr, Pottenger points out, es- pecial!7 in relation. to consump- tion, In “Physiologic Therapeu- tles" for July—emphasizing an objection | have often urged. against forced feeding In sick- ness. Copyright, 1911, by Joseph B, Bowles.) pee eg We Print The News While It Is News. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS ...JOHN H. TOADVIN.... 142 W. HILL STREET, THE UP-TO-DATE UNDERTAKER Whocan urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and ug. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, ete., fron. nie own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call South 422 or South 396-Y. 142 W. Hilt Street and Mount Vernon 5138 926 Druid Hill Ave, —— IT Funeral Director Alex. Hemsley, i od Eekaleter Wish to announce to the pesttons pole that 1 am still doing businew at my old stand, 578. W, BIDDLEST. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. Carriage for hire for weddingp, parties and funerals, and special attention given to all ordere day or night. Yours, ALNX, HEMSLEY, Mt. Vernon 2878 Main Office. § GEORGE H. HOLLAND, Manager. C. & P: Phone:692 Madison. FELIX B. PYE, Sr. | 106 E.Mulberry St. Nr. Calvert. i FUNERAL DIRECTOR:::: Cc. & P, PHONE No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detectionof per- sons doing business. under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. _ —THE— BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCECO. FE, S, Strobridge, President Homie Office: Cor.;Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balte., 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 1 | The Old Reliable a ii acinomae anatase TO THE .PUBLIC IN GENERAL! eer We are living in-the‘progressive age. ‘That is what ys the Singer Sewing machine company stands for. A‘l men CE ed IE °f rowressive ideas stand for advancement and peace of H) pmg{fise conscience. The.old idea of machinery ts a thing of the past vg Vaca We find the purchaser of the old idea of machinery, has -f _y Bl been afailure. The seller proclaims they will serve you ete @.}. satisfactorily but time and again they have found them- selves in the same old state of affairs, and a year or 90. after they trade such machines for a new Singer We Singer agents stand for the Progressive idea whieh is cheaper in the end, See that you get the Singer eash or credit $1.60 per month only at ” BUTLER,—Most Equipped Repair Shop Up Town 211 DRUID BILLZAVE. Phone, Madison, 3778 M For Fine Printing : cats av mms — AFRO-AMERICAN CO. 628 N. EUTAW ST. [sii aaiteae een SN [EES ROTI Cee Sts a) [se SOM aed star ga [RE ear aM ne oA iy ‘Sy jee ae Sey Urs Ee ete RS) SED EY ee Gi oP Oe IS Fay ga | Ne ane amma eee | Soo ees enti cates stir Eo ph SU Rel pile ne Eg aac sae Sees yD carts SR a ee PE ee ae ne arte 2. a ae _ a ee = oie oe ie ie, ae | Be OE | ee ; eee | fa 7 oer em Ying ina 4 i ee ma 6 6U oc eS ee fee Pare ce - eee 4 ae es rain é eee feet Cen Bs Re aa tee Eee aa paras NEWS THROUGHOUT STATE OF MARYLAND Yentan, .Md., Nov. 14.—The W. Cc. T.U.-met-at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church ‘Sunday. Mars. G. W Bailey, Presiding. ®yMrs. FLT. Johnson is suffering from.« fractrued shoulder. Tae Woman's Mite Missionary Society met ai the ‘residence vf irs. Adeline Lewis last Wednesday avening, Mrs..J. G. Bryan. presid. ing. Mz. Lewis served an excel- zenccollation of cake and hot cocoa. The home.of Mrs. M. E. Bailey ai West Denton, was che scene of 2 very pretty wedding last Wed- nesday evening when her daughter ‘Miss Lrey was united in marriage two Mr. William Tribeti. Rev. J. &. Breant officiated. The bride wore @ handsome blue traveling suit with hat and gloves to match. After serving 2 wedding break: dast.to just.a few immediate friends, the happy couple took the earls morning train to Baltimore, wher: they will make their future ‘home The jadies of Union Rethe Chureh are preparing fora mogei conference November 28th. Mre. E. F. Addison,. of Wis chester, Md., was a recent visito: at the nome of her mother, Mrs. 0 &. Flamer. Mrs. Charles B. Bailey is seri ousiy il! at her home at Preston Mc. She was married three week ago to Rev. Charles Baiiey. Salisbury Happenings. Salisbury, Md., Nov. i4—Last Sunday was a memorable day in John. Wesley M. E. Church, of which the Rev. G. S. Waters is pastor, At both the morning and evening services the church was crowded. Revival services are in progress and the outlook is very encourag- ing. Prof. Alonza Long, of Cam- bridge, Md., spend the week end with friends here. Rev d. W. fond and Rev. 4. T. Miles were guests at the John Wes: jey parsonage this week. ‘& special service wil! be held at Waite M. E. Chanel on Thankegiv- ing morning by Rey. L. DU. Beech- am. MM. Andraw J. Lee patd a visit te Sambriage las: Monday. The monthly Freachers’ Meeting of the Salisbury District Conference met at Princess Anne this. week Mz. Ly, @tahty is visiting friends at Nanticoke. Fairfield Notes. Fairfield. Mé., Nov. 14—Mr. cand Mrs, John Bailey are oceupy- ing their new nome, which has jus: been complete. Rev, J. L: Ties. pastor of the Coiored M. E. Church, will be -transizrred to the South Caroline Conference. Mr. Isaac J. Deshields is able to be out again after 2 month’s itiness. Mrs. J. M. Stele has returned to Philadeiphia after visiting frineds and relations: here. Snow Hill Jotiings. Snow Hill, Md.. Nov. 14—Mr Edward Martin, who bas beer il fora lung time, died Wednesda; morning, and was buried Thursday afternoon in the Mt. Wesley Ceme- ‘Mrs, Mary Covington, of Phia- deiphig, is visiting her grand- mother, Mrs. Mary Dennis. Mr. John Henry. of Beriin, ane ‘Mr. James Dutton, of Pocomoke City. were in-town Sunday. Mr. Edgar Dashields, of Mills- ‘boro, Del., was in the city Sunday. Mrs. Edna West is quite sick at her home. Catonsville liems. Catonsvilie, Nov. 14—Rev. W. B. Yrusty filled the pulpit at Grace M. E. Church, Sunday. The services were well attended all day. The basement of the new church will be dedicated. Decem- her &, at which time the pastor has planned ‘te have 2 rally. Miss Walliace Williams visited ‘Mrs. Annie Cole iast week. Miss Mary Beale, district :super- intendent of Allen League, visii- ed the League ‘and spoke ‘highly of tne manner in which it.1s be- ing conducted. ‘Mrs. Laura -Marshall has return- ed ‘from Annapolis, where .she has deen visiting ‘relatives. Daddy's Bedtime HH pretty little anima? which daddy showed Jack and “Evelyn in the picture book was. sv he told ‘them, # youue deer or.tawn “a lous time azo there were lots of them around here, and the Ln- dians used re go out aud shoot them witb-tbeir arrows, Buffalo and bear and deer meat. with che corn which the women planted in the cleared spaces about ineir cabins. were the Indian's favorite foods. “Ont on the prairies, where the baffalves roved. the Indians punted for buffalo ment, but the flesh of the deer was so much dainrier that they liked i best. “Wyhen whire men came to America they begun to hunt the deerand other qwild animals, Like the boffalo, deer are sew vers scarce except sometimes w Wild, ont of the way country places. “Abont this time of year they are quite tame and often come quite close to farms in their search for food. “Where there is «Joke or pond oF stream they may be ofcen seen playing in the waver. into which they love to wade, “The deer is u fine swimmer, and ratber thay-trot around:to reach 1 pasture where there is. something xood to -eat he will-swim right ncruss even x good sized lake. “The deer isn duinty feeder. He (oves water lilies, aud if there is.a bed of them anywhere vear the plice where he is pasturing the deer will be.sare to find it. i “in the deer country “herds of them zather'in the moonlight:to feed on’ the lilies und other water plants of which they are:so fond. “Some of the berd'keep suard on. the outskirts of the company. and should they hear the ‘slightest noise they. warn ‘the others, who are ready to dusb away'at the first-bint of danger. “Phe mother deers, With the baby fawus and ‘the year olds, flock tozether by-the water. butithe:fierce:bucks or tnther deers stay deep in the woods until the new ‘horns'that-bave grown out during’the:summer ure -hard and ready ‘to fight with, : “Por however gentle the mother deer is her mate is'a fierce creature. ‘The bucks often-tight tozether inthe fall. and sometimes’they keep up their battles until one :kills*the other “Not only are:the bucks now -rowing new horns; but all the.deer are pet ding on:their thick Winter clothes, sc thur-if yon should see one you would no- tice thit its cout looked rough sand-patcby. In the fall, you ‘mow, val! “the woodland creatures-are puttine-on new: winter. clothes.” pe Ups eg eee a a. ee ae ee Os ey, “iu ee ee ee ee Se ae 3. 4 Pe oe eet [ee eee Ea es ee EXTERATIONAL ‘SEOMETARY 3. — MoO™ TxD. Who wil! conduc: the $25,000. cam- for the new Y.M.C A. Grace A. M. E, Church will have a new ehoir to assist the present one. Mr. James Wellings, who has been in for several weeks, with a sprained ankle, is out again. Mrs. Georgia Murray hasreturn- edhome from Montrow, Va., where she has beenat the bedsideoi a sick sister. Mrs. Edward Pye has gone to New Kent Co. Va.. where she will spend ten days. ‘The Golden Red Club celebrated ‘iss eleventh anniversary Taursday night with a reception at the Odd Fellows’ Hal!, Mr, T. Henderson ‘Kerr's Orchestra furnished music for the occasion. ; A Recital At Annapoiis. ___ Annapolis, Md., November 14.— (Mrs. Theresa Stewart, contralto, |Neison Tunstell, baritone and Prof. (Herbert Y. Johnson, gave 2 recital | few evenings ago at Asbury M.E. iChureh. They were greeted by 2 iarge audience, who listened in- ‘tently as the Baltimoreans sucess- ‘full rendered w most diffienl: pre- gram. - Briefs From Winchester, ¥a, | Winchester, Va., Nov. 14—A meeting of missionary Bantists was held ai the Odd Feliows’ Hall, 'to.consider plans for -eresting a church. The !Hlousehoid of Ruth and the Kindergarten held 2 successful en- tertainment at the Mz. Carmel Free Baptist Churen iast Monday nigh. Miss Faenie E. Arringtoe is in the city visiting relatives. Mr. Bernard Lavender has re- turned trom a visit to Harrisburg. Be Month Rally At Trinity Church. A month’s raliv will end at Trim- tra. M. E. Church this Sunday night. Already $1,200 has been raised. The money raised will, be applied to indebtedness incurred in purchasing property on Biddie surest east of the chureh. Kev. Dr. A..L. Gaines is pastor of the chureh. —— + lf \ S44] ant TH AM © Lieve! ‘ e Si eh ‘ ale tO! ‘The indians Shot ‘Deer.-to Eat. THE -APRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ‘Hampton Wins From | 7 JANIE Howard University | TO THE LADIES _ Washingtor, Nov. 14—For the first-time in six years the Howard champion foot bal! team was scored upon. on its own grounds by the strong and heavy team:Zrom Hamp- ton after 2 hard fought an most brilliantly played geme, fu te 7 jas: Savarday. The home team weakened by the absence of iwo' of its sia: players. Oliver and Forbes, -whovare injurec. fought like Trojans to keep clear its record. of ‘not:béing «scored on for the lasi three years. but Hame- ton finally tallied on its fourth down aftcr Howard had fumbied the ball.on‘the l-yard-line. Both teams played clean, straight, open, fast toni ball. For Howard the whole team starred, but Gray, Nix- on, Bruce. Beamon, Schiaugnter end Chandier deserve special mention for their brilliant: and consistent piaying.. Scott, Bender, Flint, Jameson and .Sheares were easiiy the stars of the Hampton team. ‘Howard scored first touchidewn in eleven .minutes of play. Brice punted 3(\years to Hampton's 25- yard line. Bender dropped the punt and Sehlaughter, Howard's speedy end, fell upon it. Gray and Brice made runs of 12 and ’§ yards. Tespectively, around right end. 4 forward pass from Brice w Schiaughter placed the ball on ‘Bempcon’s 4-yard line, and Gray took the pigskin over the goal for Howard’s first score. Dixon easi- is kieked goal. "The ‘ball see-sawed up and dows the field most of the first part of the eecond quarter, and there wa: ‘hardiy any advantage on either i side. In the last part of thie quart- ‘er Bender made.a wicked kick 03 | ée:zards to Nixon on Howard's - ‘yard line. ‘Hampton gained the | bal! on 2 fumble, and Shearer too! the pigskin aver Howard’s goal or ithe fourth down, after nis tean i had been thrown baci: three time: | for losses. ; in the third quarter Bende: | kicked off to Nixon on Howard’ j b-yard line, and he returned ths } punt 20 yards. ‘From this tims | on Howard's backfield tore Hamp } tons line to pieces, but Hamptor always to Taliy and hold for dow i when her goal was in danger. i ‘the jast part of this quarter Gray ‘by a long ron around right end placed the pigskin on Hampton’ S-yard line. Brice and Giimor Pulled of some new foot bal! ant worked « beautiful forward pas (back of Hampton's goal fur the “tast ‘touchdown. Nixon _missec ‘goal by an inci from a difiicul) angie. Summary: “Hamptor. Positions. “Howard Jones Left end Gilmors Sees a. Sees gaa SE: “SORRY « Hamptor. Positions. “Howard Jones Left end Gilmore Wildy Left tackie Dowdell Aiken, Martin L G. Chandler Brown, Warner Center = Beamon Stooney Rignt guard Cleliand Gugie Righ: tackle Bellicapt.) Scott Right end Sehiaughter Render uarterbaci Brice, Nixon Jameson L.H. Oliver, Grinnage Shearer [Right halfback Gray’ Fim: Fullback{ = Nixon) Goais—Gray, Gilmore. Shearer. | Goals frem touchdown—Nixon, | Rene. Referee—Mr. Wilisioson. | Umpire—Mr. Savy, .Head lires-j man—Mr. Robinson. Time of baives—30 minutes. The Ways OL the Wild Deer TO THE LADIES .- EDUCATION... Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicur- ing. Alsc in the making oi Braids. Puffs, evs. Combings made uo. MADAME M. 4. HUNTER, 787 George Street. FRIENDS ALL WANT IT. Mrs, D. EB. Simmons of Silex, Ark, arrites: “T tried ons bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade and ounditto bs the bess prep- aration 1 have ever used. It stopped my hair from falling out and breaking of and.my bair is uow as'soft as it can be and is louger than it has been for 8 long time, “My friends all want it. Ford's Hair Pomade, the old, reliable dressing for stubborn, curly bair makes parah bair more pliable, glossy and easy to-comb, “Try it and Ford's Royal ‘White Skin Lotion, forthe complexion. For sale by druggists, accept ne other, see thav it is Ford's and manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, IL “Hairdresser to Society” Of course. there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. . HAIRDRESSING Having completed the course in Mme.C.J. Walkers. Wonderul Hair Grower, Jam prepared to teach the course and aiso treat the hair. Call or phone for full information. Mrs. J. S. Fenn-ll, Madison 1248 or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. Mime.L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT Lead ae ea ee ae LA ee oes ene ett) pS React a Se a ea Soe e se oe een ‘Largest Manviaccurer of Hair Preparations in Boston. ‘Larges Lmporter of Pere Human Gai; Trained in the vest schools. Many years’ experience. Fiones: deating with: the public. For Growing Hair ou Bald Heads and Bare Temples. use Yarnisi's Never Fail Hair Food. wer jar... ee.» BSc Oe For Stimulating tits Growth of the Hab, use Parrish’s Wonderful Harr Tonic: ‘pet bowie ss ee. BBC. aud Bite, For Ciesning the Hair and Scaip..ase Par rish's Head Wasi, yer jar. + 25e For Cieausius and Softening tie Skin, use Partish's Velvet Liguid Powder, pet bottie . ee ee. BBC. and Ue, For Deveioping and Beautifying the Skin, vse Parrisi:’s Urange Flower Skiu Food, por jar. ee a oe BBO We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet “Article-—Hand Alade, NavuralLooking Wise, Switehes, liuids, Potts, ete. Pree Catalogo. Parrish’s Never Fail Hair Food is abso- iuvely one of the vest hair preparations on ‘the market. li stops:the bair irom Splitting: at the ends and falling out. 1: will make your Hair Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of tie country. Send 10 cents tora sample jaz. Aczcts wanted. Write for terms. Mms.L.C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St..Boston,Mass. Phone 888 R"Tremont. Bentiow this paper whan writing. » aiitbhee OVER e5 voane sate gc EXPENIENSE as Ro sasnens E MATENIS Beg Nek ee pmgeiies Trape ‘Nanns Speed ‘Destcns: Coprrichts &c. scniuck menecaiser oer ea erat char cro Seeearaitt bentagnciel WARIDBODK on Fn oats iene mae. WARD See “Scientific Ameri ieemereetytecnacoe ain, Siete tr Fai og Sara rete WIEN Co s0tsraadees, New York _Zemeoe Ginan. ce 5 Bh Wantineton: D.C More of ‘Him. ‘Mise Murtey—The iden of shis calling ‘me nomety. | may ‘not be -very ‘pretty bat-I°m certataly not as bomety as be is. Miss VPerz—No. dear, but -sthats ssimply berusise ne’ bigger’ Unt “yoo ‘Philadelphia Leder. (Original Red Box) . Superior Hair Dressing PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER... To be used'by modem Ladies and Children to dress the Hair'to any stylish fashion, i Be as HatR FOOD i RS PURSE Unecualied Zor softeni sty a et mtr oar Beene ot eee (eedte be free from all infvione chemicals seu 2 Sees) 2° should-be used as the Meee proper har ee mae Fe Aa \ Lressing for Ladies and children, oes See ae DIRECTION—Rub thoroughly into ii EDSsyee pete) the hair and comb hair w cunt oe. ges NO ROEM — Prices of Superior Hai, Dressing’ in-the Bee see 7 cae: known original -red-bozes: Pete Pe Large boxes,.%c. Sinele bos. 15c., ordered pagel 2s shouid. Keep this Superior Hai inet PNET age nok Lae nowt ston dee eerie, Hale Dressing n-eck Price for wholesale ent on application, MT. TREGOR & SONS . Ge BS i cE Se é. ——- ih SS 5 YL iaiiy Via J N17) PRINCESS ee Soma a) ri q EL — Price of Princess Comb,"$1 .06. Heater 50c, ‘extr. Directions to be used -will be mailed with every order. M, TREGOR &sS50nNS Wholesale Manufaciurers of Perfumeries and Toilet ste {31 E. Bal. more Street, - Sg’ pe nee. : MOE St et.N Wi es Washington, D.C, een teat ORs ON eee H he | TR Hit j Hi i cA Tn <= A ai rn Bee The Euceke Comb Price $1.50 With Lamp Cap For fieating: : 4 combination of metal slectrityiug infinences Straightening crimpy’bair, ‘dust convenient and “Satisiactory. @ Phyo SS i Le | a - ( ui u ig 4 + Yer MAKES HAIR GROW ‘irs. [itchell’s improved Hair Cream 4 Price 35 Cents Large Jars Maker the Hair Soft ad Ginssy, Stons falling Hair. Try it for the pleces.on your temples. Not ¢ reacy—will not guns. Scalp Treatment. Hair Siraigntening. Mail Orders ‘Promptiy Attended. Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell— Office for The Eureka Comb 2121 Druid Hill Avenue a WIG and TOUPEE Making A Speciality. ‘The kind ] make are guaranteed tocplease and improve. Full line of Human Hair Goods, also Tonics, :Sham- poos and pomades. Hair work of all kinds made to order. Sealp treatment, Massage and Shampooing. Hair culture, Manicuring. MRS. LUCY S. DAY, 1308 N. Fremont Ave, is ZA SN FORD'S | Save your Conibings if > a i eee win pOMADE "5 ST h <3 peers AIR DRESSER Nene By uss: Aue) “Will make up:your combings in‘any SO] sceccumtawamed|| Soi, Combigs bourke. ea ae ST em [2508 ‘Pressiman St. Balto., Md. 2sonkD SO BOTILES WITH: CHARLES: FORD'S mae os: —<—SI PUA ee ci a TT ORDS'ROYALWHTE - «Gens ISKIN ‘LOTION FORTHE “COMPLEXION, | tie X ——S MAKES THE'SKIN WHITER IMMEDIATELY | ie ae UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT:IRRITATE | AGfh\| GUI Gratis ITHE ‘MOST DELICATE: SKIN-UNEXCELIED” ERAN ( ee BN W FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, SG RR Ce ee ROUGH SKIN “AND FRECKLES. <_<) Gees Attn £ See reat ar TE] 7a ek Bae LAKE STORE RTE pe STICACON Yeual Aw 1 LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW ‘Jcarry.a tull Line of Colored ‘Hp- mar Hai: Gods Combines made in puff and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S ‘Hair Dressing, Face Massage anc | Tanicuring Parlors 1140 uruid Hill Avenue | Entrance ‘on Délphin.St., trd floor. -NOTICE—DO “YOU WANT LONGAND BEAUTIFUL Ham? f.so, ‘Madam ‘M. Thompson will treat your hair ‘with Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, Which is guaranteedto Take chair gcow. 2143 DIVISION STREET. Save your Combings W-s. Wamie C. Sones HATR DRESSER ‘Will make up:your combing in:any Style, Combings bought. 1506 ‘Presstman St. ‘Balto., Md. aww ee | SA Ne we ual oy a eee Wie) a Ke re COLORED POEPLE’S “HAIR Wecare the largest mantifacturers of Golored Peoples hair an this country, We make aren quoted-slsewhere. -gend 2c .stamp‘for Sete seit ell nar gocis ‘HUMANIA HAIR CO. Depi,:2-23 DUANESTREET NEW -XORECHY. 07, UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. O & P. Phone. Madison 342. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable In Advance One Year..... One Dollar Six Months..... Fifty Cents Three Months..... Forty Cents Single Copy..... Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication. must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by T hursday to insure publication in the week's issue. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. If the white Republicans are dying as hard as are the colored Republicans they are dying very hard indeed. Gentelmen is it worth the candle Less politics and more business. Politics are all very well for a while but business must go on forever. --- At a meeting held Tuesday under the auspices of the City Wide Progressive League it was determined that a premanent organiazation be formed and that [permanent headquarters be established. It was also determined to take up organization in every ward of the city and county of the state. This is a move in the right direction and ought to be entered in heartily by all regardless of former affiliations. GOOD HOPE FOR BETTER CONDITIONS IN THE SOUTH. It makes no difference whether they be ministers of the Gospel or otherwise, the class of colored persons who are disposed to sound the word of alarm among our people, throughout the South because of the failure of the late Republican machine are guilty of wronging their own people and creating mischief which they are not disposed to avert. We beg that our readers will take a common sense view of the situation. In the first place, the mere fact that there will be a Democratic administration at Washington will so engage and occupy the attention of that class of Southern whites usually suppose to irritate our people, that they will scarcely have time to divert their energy in devising means to dishearten and vex the race. Having got what they desire, their attention will be rather concentrated in that direction. In the second place, the honest character, and straight forward dealing of Mr. Wilson is so generally and thoroughly known that the men, the white politicians of the South, could hardly have a ghost of standing with him, as President unites they honestly sought to promote the very best feeling between themselves and their colored neighbors. When Woodrow Wilson said, "Should I become President of the United States, they the colored people 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." they were the words of one of the highest types of manhood known to this country. In the third place, the very fact that the Dmocratic party is in control, not only in the Southern States, but in the nation, will unconsciously, dispose all our people, everywhere, to act with more care and prudence, just because of the fear expressed by some of the race who have trained themselves to be actuated more by the nervous system that by cool deliberative judgement. The one great benefit which we can increasingly hope to get out of the change of political administration, and the death and burial of the Republican party, is a clear realization upon the part of all our people that they have really been emancipated from the various rings, of black men and white men, which have sought to hold them in perpetual bondage to a political machine. With this secured, and dawning more and more in the hearts of all our people, they will, individually, give themselves to the profitable pursuit of cultivating the good will and respect of their white neighbors, and thus lay the real ground for mutual advancement of both people in a common country. The man or men, who would seek to impress the ignorant among us, and there are multitudes of such, that Democratic victory in the nation means increasing lynchings, disfranchisements, jim crowism, and repeal of any portion of the constitutional law of our country, is really a public enemy. The most glorious age of the Christian Church was when it had, not the popularity of the world, but was forced to make is way, literally, through fear and trembling. And we believe that very much of that same truth can rightly be applied to our own people in this country. In spite of all the alarmists say, the period upon which the race is about to enter will prove one of the most glorious epochs in its development. It will be an era, not of sentiment, but of vigorous hard work, with great prudence and increasing watchfulness. And certainly no one can doubt that with more complete self control, and the acquisition of other virtues, incident in the new situation, our people will be better equipped to fight their battles with good success. We should desire to more thoroughly understand by the great body of white people, as well as for them more thoroughly to understand us. Let us then go forward to our work with clear minds and brave hearts, presuading ourselves of the absolute truth of the saying of the Good Book, that all things work together for good to them that love God. A CONTINUAL KNOCK For some reason or other it seems that a national body of white men can hardly meet anywhere in this country that it does not take a snap at the poor Negro. Recently in Washington the Congress on Hygiene took occasion to reflect on the morals of the colored people, which was not borne out by facts. The Prison Congress, holding is sessions in this city his week has without question done an endless amount of good by calling attention to conditions as they exist in this city and many others. All of which was very well in its way. It remained however, for a "Majah" J. B. Wood, superintendent of the State Prison in Richmond to cast the only reflection, so far as we have heard on the colred prisoner. He claims that the Negro is different and has to be treated different from white prisoners; "They are intensely religious, but they have no sense of morality." My prison should not be compared with the prisons in the far West, where the inmates come from the upper classes. I get the very lowest classes. Before you can put a Negro on honor, you have to remodel him." Perhaps what the "Majah" says is true more especially when it refers to the "lowest classes of Negroes," but it is true there is a reason for it. If the Negro is a thief, if he is immoral, if he is not just the kind of citizen he ought to be, who is responsible for it. Under whose totilage has he been for the past two hundred and fifty years? Who is responsible for the great variety of colors in the Negro race in America? Surely not the Negro himself. It has been frequently stated by travellers that in his native home, immorality is unknown among Negroes. His women are protected far better than are the women of America, that thievery is practically unknown, and that the market people often go off and leave their wares and the purchaser comes along and takes what he wants, leaves the price therefor, and goes on about his business. Does any body think anything of this kind could possibly happen in America? It does seem to us that after all said and done, it is about time that our white friends had done with all the mean things attribute to the Negro. Fifty years removed from the worse slavery known to history, where men and women were not only permitted but encouraged to live the most immoral lives, equal, if not worse that animals, with all the attendnt horrors and iniquities attendant thereupon, and yet we are blamed for what would be expected of no other people in the world. They ought to be fair at least. We are glad, however, that even in this case the arden as fair enough to discriminate between the best and the worst. He says that the Western states have the better class of criminals, while ours come from the worst. This is in deed a consession and one that ought not be overlooked. All of which goes to show that we are not quite so bad as we are painted. EDITORIAL COMMENT EDITORIAL COMMENT The Concensus of Opinion Seems to be that Election of Democratic President Will not Hinder Race's Progress The race press generally commented upon the election of Woodrow Wilson last week, and in genearly every instance the opinion was expressed that the return of Democracy to power did not forbode evil for the race. The Amsterdam News, of New York, which supported Roosevelt says that the colored people expect Bishop Walters and his colleagues to safeguard the interests of the race. It says: "The colored people of this country are looking to the National Negro Democracy, headed by Bishop Walters, not only, to see that the political positions now held by colored men throughout the country are not lost to the race, not only to see that Southern bureau chiefs at Washington do not decimate the ranks and make unbearable the lives of the colored department employees at the capital, but, most of all, to prevent, if possible, the introduction and passage of proscriptive laws by the Democratic party." Wilson, a Big Man "says the Indianapolis Freeman," "The Negroes have got the Democrats on trial." "Some awful threats have been made as what would happen in the event of 'Democratic success. We give it as our opinion that we will not know the difference, and if this prediction is true much of the hard feeling between the party and the Negro race will, give away. We feel also to congradulate Woodrow Wilson on his election. We see him as an upright man who is too great to entertain small notions of our race." . "The election of Governor Wilson," says the Richmond Planet, should cause no uneasiness among the colored people of this country. He is not an extremest in either politics, religion or the race question. He has given vice to no expression of antipathy to the colored people. . . , He has known and come in contact with colored people all his life and we believe that he will prove a better friend to us in the White House than have some of his "commercial material" from the North which has so persistently blundered in dealing with one of the kindiest races of people in the world. South More Liberal. "There is some apprehension on the part of our people fearing that a change of administration may bring an increase of the hardship discriminations and burdens already borne by colored citizens—a second thought prompts us to believe that such a thing is unlikely even the Democratic party is now enough to profit by its former mistakes. It is hard not to believe that political and social conditions have gained some headway for the better between the races in this country. The people of the South are undoubtedly becoming more considerate and seemingly more sympathetic toward that class who bourne burdens of political discrimination and oppression. Norfolk Journal and Guide. A Collapsible Steamboat. Every sportsman has long been familiar with the advantages of "take down" guns and rifles. The war department possesses a small steamboat constructed on a somewhat similar principle. It is eighty feet long, has a displacement of seventy-two tons and is capable of a speed of eleven knots. It is divided into five sections, which can be quickly knocked apart for transportation and reassembled in the water without the assistance of divers. It is made entirely of steel, with a flat bottomed hull which draws three and a half feet of water. When the deck is in place the sections are tightly locked, together, each being in its itself water tight—Chicago Record-Herald. THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE The above picture is good representation of the Washington building—the first one of these $100,000 buildings to be completed and it has been occupied since May, 1912. The large numbers of men and boys using this building daily, in a perfectly normal way, without any undue excitement to attract numbers, fully warrants our making a most strenuous effort to secure such a building for our city. SCHOOL BOARD URGES NEW SCHOOL BUILDING Will ask Board of Estimates To Make Appropriation For New High School Building The first skirmish in the fight for a new and modern high school building was won Wednesday when the School Board instructed its committee on increased accommodations to appear before the Board of Estimates to urge an appropriation for a new Colored High School. The action of the School Board followed an exposure by Mrs. Edward J. Wheatley of 1230 Druid Hill avenue. of the inadequate conditions at quarters now occupied by the school of the fact that the pupils had to go half a block before they could all assemble together in one room and the fact that not only was the high school inadequate in size and equipment, but that the pupils in passing to and from the school building proper laid themselves liable to colds and other ailments. Mrs. Wheatley had already acquainted members of the Board of Estimates with the conditions obtaining at the school and individual members of the School Board. At the meeting Weennesday she presented facts and figures to show that the colored people had fared badly in the matter of school facilities, and pointed out that four buildings for white high school pupils had been erected within the last 20 years. Mrs. A. L. Gaines and Mrs. Albert O. Reid were also present at the hearing. Revs. S. P. Carter Neal, Joseph Gynn and J. W. MacDonald also petitioned the School Board for a new elementary school building to take the places of the Jefferson street and Bond street buildings. They were told that the board would proceed to take the matter up and looking look over available sites. The East Baltimoreans have been making a fight since last spring. Call on Senator Dixon Washington, November 15. James H. Hayes, who led the Progressive fight among the colored voters and John H. Murphy, editor of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, called upon Seuator Dixon today, and the three men held an extended conference regarding the promulgation of the principles of the Progressive party. Mme. Azalia Hackley gave a recital at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, large and fashionable audience being present. Dr. S. M. Newman, president of Howard University, was the principal speaker at Bethel Literary Tuesday night. Benjamin F. Jenifer, a student at the Armstrong Manual Training School, was severely bruised in football practice here a few days ago. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 14—The Negro merchants' Association an organization of retail merchants whose purpose is to stimulate and encourage the support of races enterprises, has elected the following officers: G. S. Taylor, president, W. M. Payne, vice president, B Montague, secretary, B. Z. Eakin, assistant secretary and J. Hally, Treasurer. G. MRS. MARY F. HANDY Recently reelected president of the Maryland Federation of Christian Women. One of Boston's Leading Real Estate Holders. Brockton, Mass., November 14. That Watt Terry, the young real estate dealer, is one of the heaviest property owners here, has been authenticated by the secretary of the Brockton White Y. M. C. A. When the National Negro Business League met in Chicago in August, Terry spoke there, and the newspapers published a story that he possessed $500,000. Dr. Booker T. Washington wrote here asking if the newspaper reports were true, and the following letter was sent him: "Some weeks ago I wrote you relative to our mutual friend (Mr. Watt Terry's) business, but now I want to enclose the clipping from the tax list which you see is positive evidence that at the time the taxes were recorded he was carrying well on toward $300,000, and I know his large purchase of $120,000 occurred since then, so with the estimated valuation of these properties, in the minds of our best real estate men, I am thoroughly satisfied that the amounts reported are very little, if any, overstated. It is certainly a most wonderful development in a few years." Terry, who is just 30 years of age, started ou in life to do menial work. He saved his small earnings, and by 'shrewd investments has cleared $500,000. Mrs. Richardson New York, Nov. 15—Mrs. Eva B. Matthews Richardson yesterday won the first legal skirmish in her suit tor separation against Kenelworth Richardson of this city. Pending the termination of the suit, Judge Nolbergre granted her $100 a week alimony and her counsel fees. Richardson, who is a very wealthy man, claims that he never llegally married the woman, because he has a strain of colored blood, when the laws of Tennessee, where the alleged marriage was preformed, prohibits the intemarriage of races. The judge refused to determine the validity of the marriage in the following words: "There has been brought before me not only the marriage license, but also the certificate showing that such a marriage ceremony was preformed on the second day of April. 1907. The question, whether such a ceremony was legal under the laws of the State of Tennessee, is not one that should be determined upon affidavit." MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Dr. C. H. Bently Eulogizes Life of Great Musical Genius (Special to Afro-American Ledger.) Chicago, Ill., Nov. 14—Memorial services for the late Samuel Coleridge Taylor were held at the Institution Church by the Choral Study Club, Sunday afternoon. The principal speaker was Dr. Charles H. Bentley, who eloquently eulogized the life and career of the great musical genius. Attorney J. Gray Lucas was master of ceremonies and Walter E. Gossett directed the Choral Study Club. The following program was rendered: Introductory remarks, J. Gray Lucas; Chorus "Hiawatha's Departure" Choral Study "When I am Dead my Dearest," Mrs M. Marshall Violin solo, "Deep River," Harrison Emmanuel. Solo, "Prayer" Mrs. M. B. Anderson. Solo, "Earth Fades." D. Protheroe. Chorus from the Blind Girl of Castle Guille, by the Choral Study Club. At the conclusion of the program, Mr. Pedro Tinsley was chosen as president of a committee to make the occasion an annual one. In the course of his address Dr. Bentley said: "The music world lost a most distinguished member and the colored people its most gifted musical genius on September 1st, 1912, in the death of S. Coleridge Taylor of London. It is rare, indeed, that we, as a people, are called upon to pay tribute to exponents of the arts of poetry and music, who belong to us by racial ties. For ages they have been the products of the more favored races with a heritage replete with opportunity and every advantage. While art truly belongs to no race or age, but is universal, each race has been ever ready to claim its own for in this regard its representatives touch the hem of immortals. "The arts of poetry and music are the highest reaches of a people in their efforts to enjoy the full sunburst of civilization. Often they are expressive of sorrow and travail, and here they have their uses as I will endeaver to show later, but when they reach the high plane of universality, when they sing for mankind rather than man; when they touch the heart, quicken the spirit and fire the imagination of Russian, Turk, Englishman and American alike, 'tis then they have reached the highest peaks known yet to civilization." Dr. Bently told of the early career of the lamented composer, his prolific writings, connection with the leading musical organizations of London, ability as a teacher, and orchestra leader and continued: "Creation is the link that binds us to the infinite. Its mysterious workings escape the shrewdest processes of human analyses. It is God-like. It was the gift of Blind Tom as it is the gift of Thomas Edison. It is so rare that few hope for its attainment, and yet there is a region within every one of us, a deep lake of peace, out of which flow all that is excellent in our work and striving from its well. It is the abode of poetry, of rappsodies of youth, of the hidden treasures of arts. It lies not within the reach of the will, nor will it sucumb to the force of gentle wooing, but excited mayhap, by some untoward event frighten with vagueness and struggle, of a sudden takes on shape and clothes itself in melody. 'Tis then rhythm enters where lately there was discord. This is inspiration. This is creation. This gift, Mr. Taylor had to an unusual degree. The children of his brain were the musical creations that were given to the world and the world is better that they were born.—Long may they live." A Demonstration A demonstration of the Atlantic Perfected Motor will be given at Young's Hall, 1911 Druid Hill avenue, next Wednesday night. Invitations have been issued for the demonstration, which will be preceded by a collation. The motor is the invention of Frank Brown, and utilizes ocean waves and gravity to run, thus saving fuel. Mr. Brown says that his invention will do away with fuel, and will cheapen the cost of production greatly. $ ^{S} $ DOCKINS—Departed this life November 5, 1912, P. M. V. P. Henry Dockins. Born in Dorchester Co., Md., March 2, 1849. He was a prosperous coal and wood merchant. He was a member of Evening Star Lodge, No. 1373; Marion N. Household of Ruth, No. 6; P. G. M. Council, No. 6, Olive Leaf Social, of the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows King Solomon Pasture, No. 4 and the Grand Pasture of the G. U. O. of Nazarites and the Knights of Jerusalem. He is survived by a loving son, Stephen Dockins; one sister, Mrs. Annie Wright, and one brother, James Dockins. He was buried from Waters A. M. E. Church, Friday, November 8th, Rev. M. F. Sydes, the pastor, conducting the services. He was a member of that church for 25 years. We mourn our loss but it is God's own way. MARTIN—In remembrance of our dear mother, Fannie King Martin, who died November 12th, 1905. Gone but not forgotten. By her children Viola and Willam. MATELL—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear father, Robert Matell, who departed this life two years ago. November 18th, 1910. Gone but not forgotten. God called him home, it was his will; But in my heart I love him still; His memory is as dear today As in the hour he pased away. Days of sadnes still come o'er me, Tears of sorrow silently flow; Fond memory keeps my father near me Though heaven claimed him two years ago. By his daughter, Edith Matell Harris In sad and loving remembrance of our dear son, Ellis M. Curtis, who died one year ago, November 13, 1911. Days of sadness still come over us, Tears of sorrow silently flow, Fond memory keeps my son near me. Though heaven claimed him one year ago. year ago. His mother and father, Cornelia and Richard Spriggs. You are not forgotten brother dear, Nor will you ever be; For as long as life and memory last, I will remember thee. Mrs, Anne M. Loggins, the beloved wife of the late Petter S. Loggins, and the loving mother of Mary E. Harris entered into rest at 11.30 A. M., Wednesday November 6, at her late residence, 2045 Division street at the age of 77 years. The funeral sevices were held at Sharp Street Memorial Church, Friday, November 8th. Interment at Mt. Auburn. Jesus while our hearts are bleeding. mg, O'er the spoils that death has won, We would at this solemn moment, Calmly say thy will be done. Canny say this will do better. Though bereft, we're not forsaken; Though afflicted not alone. Though arrested not alone, Thou didst give and thou hast taken, Blessed Lord, thy will be done. By her devoted daughter and son in law, Mary E. and Leroy Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Harris, of 2045 Division street, wish to thank their many friends for their expression of sympathy and the beautiful floral designs in their profound sadness of November 6th, 1912. ```markdown ``` Y. M. C. A. At Elks' Hall, Hoffman Street near Druid Hill Avenus. Dr. J. E. Moorland, International Secretary, Mr. W. H. Morriss, General Secretary of Central Y. M. C. A. Speakers. Special Music. MEETING FOR MEN Sunday, November 17 4:30 Never Touched Him. One day during the South African war an orderly delivered a message in somewhat free and easy language from Lord Kitchener to General Smith-Dorrien. "Tell Lord Kitchener I shall be ready to move in two hours," replied Smith-Dorrien, "and remember to say 'please' the next time you speak to me!" Returning to Lord Kitchener, the orderly duly delivered the message, "And you have to say 'please' the next time you speak to him!" he wound up unexpectedly. Caroline and McElderry streets SUNDAY. NOV. 17th, 1912 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 3 p. m., Platform Meeting, Mrs. Rosa Parker, presiding. Chorus by the choir. Welcome address by Mrs. Patience Harris. Response, Mrs. Sarah Smith. of Israel Baptist Church. Paper, Mrs. C. G. Cummings, of Asbury M. E. Church. Solo, Miss Mamie Williams, of Waters A. M. E. Church. Address by Mrs. Bishop K. Bertha Hurst. Solo, Mrs. Helen Cooper, of Centenial M. E. Church. Quartette, Mesdames Ada Lee, Emma Bailey, Luetta Johnson, Annie Ray. 8 p. m. Mrs. Harriet A. Neal, presiding. Chorus by the chair. Greetings by Mrs. C. C. Lane, of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Response, Mrs. Susie Bailey. Solo, Mrs. Rosa Hopkins. Address,[Mrs. A. R. H. Miller. Solo, Mrs. Bertha Julius. Mrs. Harriet A. Neal, President. Mrs. Annie Powell, Treasurer. Mrs. Carrie Alston, Secretary. Mrs. Annie Thompson, Musical Directress. Rev. P. C. Neal D. D., Pastor. BRILLIANT PROGRAM BRILLIANT PROGRAM At the Allen League of Waters A. M. E. Church, this Sunday 5:30 P. M. The topic will be open for discussion by Mrs. Harriet A. Hilliard Topic: "Mistakes Often Made." Prov. 14:1:24 The girls of the Rosebud will take a prominent part in the program, under the direction of Mr. Mary C. Bantum. Everybody welcome. Mamie Woolford, President. C. A Carey, secretary. You are invited to stop in St. Matthews E. M. Church on East 23 street on Thursday night, Nov. 21, where a committee will serve you with a fine supper of chicken, ham bread, butter, and other good things, and all for the sum of 30 cents. Rev. R. A. Green, pastor. 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. Mollie 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, 15c. Mrs. Annie Banks, Pres., Mrs. Medota Buckingham, Sec'y, Miss Ella Woolford, Sec'y. There will be a Unique and Curiosity Entertainment at 2213 Druid Hill avenue, under the auspices of the Pride of Love Social. Thursday evening, November 21. Good music in attendance. Refreshments on sale. Charity A. Davis, Pres. Caleb A. Simth, sec. John Caldwellgen, ticket agent. AGENTS—Good opportunity for industrious men and women. 1901 Druid Hill avenue. 9 to 11 A. M. 5 to 7 P. M. SPECIAL SERMON. There will be a special sermon preached to St. Mary's Household, No. 16, G. U. O. of Seven Wise Men, at the Odd Fellows' Hall, 549 W. Biddle street, Sunday, November 17th at 3 o'clock p. m. All friends and members of the order are invited to come out and help us. Everybody welcome. Come out early and crowd the Come out early and crowd the hall. BY SPECIAL REQUEST Mrs. L. R. Toogood will presnt the great play"A Kentucky Belle" for the benefit of the King Sons and Daughters of St. John's A. M. E. Church Lexington street near Pine Thursday evening November 21st 1912 at 8 o'clock sharp. Admission 15 Cent. Refreshments on sale. Rev. L. S. Flagg Pastor. THE HAMPTON QUARTET CO. Will render afew selections at Peck's Chapter Epworth League of Asbury M. E. Chucrh Sunday November 17th at 5 p.m. The Equity Dramatic Circle will also be present and take part in the program. Mrs. Lena Thomas Pres. Miss Edna Henry, Cor. Sec'y. Rev. C. G. Cummings, Patsor. Miss Catharine Weedon and Mr. Lawrence Johnson were married Thursday night at the home of Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, 637 Mosher street, who officiated. They will make their home in the 1800 block of Druid Hill avenue. Cut Rate Optical Co. 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EUTAW STREET-3 At Side of the Street. Open Satur Fifth Anniversary Service PENNIAL M. E. CHAPEL Corner Bank and Caroline Streets. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor Services November 17-25, 1912. Germon by Rev. Charles W. Gallagher D. Germon by Rev. S. H. Brown D. D. Died by his choir. Germon by Prof. L. B. Moore A. M., Makers during the week—Rev. Ernest L. Mrs. Emma Truxon, Rev. M. J. Nay, Rev. Albert Tindley, of Philadelphia at November 25. "The Beautiful C will be given. Mrs. Helen A. Cooper is for particulars. Man's Day Service will be held at Bea- lton November 17th, 1912. In the mo- nth will preach. Rev. Mrs. Lena Mason at 3 p. m., and at night at 8 p. m. Nations are cordially invited. FREE—1000 COURSES—FREE $35.00 Course in Shortha FREE Use only. Send Stamps. No Postals. ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE COLLEGE STREET, BAY Wanted to attend the Annual Festiv official Club, at Galilean Fishermen H 12, at 8 P. M. Kerr's Society Orca on 25 CENTS. Join to the first 100 ladies, imported 139th Anniversary Services CENTENNIAL M. E. CHURCH Corner Bank and Caroline Streets. Rev. Daniel W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor. Services November 17-25, 1912. 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. Other speackers during the week—Rev. Ernest Lyon D. D., Mr. Geo. A. Owens, Mrs. Emma Truxon, Rev. M. J. Naylor D. D., Miss M. Edith Cooper, Rev. Albert Tindley, of Philadelphia, and others. Monday night, November 25, "The Beautiful City," a sacred dramtic 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. 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INITUTE COLLEGE, BALTIMORE, The Annual Festivity Dance of Clean Fishermen Hall, Friday, Merr's Society Orchestra in atti- tude. 0 ladies, imported style. DY HELD LD A M C A EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 11 a. m.. Sermon by pastor. Subject: "Revival" 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Sermon by. Rev. Bedford to Class No. 3. 6 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor to the Doctors' Coachmen. Revival Services, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Saratoga and Carey Sts. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor 2 p. m., Sunday School 5 p. m., Epworth League 3 p. m., Pastor will preach at Asbury Annapolis. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor to Daughters of Conference. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E 23rd Street R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor 2, 30 p. m., Sunday School 7 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. Weekly prayer meeting Friday 8 p. m. S. E. Swann, Supt Joshua Fuller, Pres. E. L. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts. "King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., Great Spiritual Jubilee, conducted by the Local Preachers' Association. Don't fail to come. 3 p. m., Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Pastor to the Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe. All local preachers of the city will please meet in the lecture room of the church. Prayer meeting every Wed. night. Everybody welcome Miss E. M, Cooper, Pres. W. C. Tongue, Supt. CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Charles W. Gallagher, D. D., President of the Maryland College for Women. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 3 p. m., Sermon by the Rev. S. H. Brown, D. D., of Alexandria, Va. 5 p. m., Epworth League Devotional Meeting. Mme. Helen A. Cooper, Pres. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Rev. Prof. L. B. Moore, of Howard University, Washington, D. C. Sunday begins the Anniversary Program. Services every night next week. Come in. Seats free. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. Sunday School Rally Day 9:30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor, subject: "America for Christ." 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 3 p. m., Sermon to Sinking Fund, jNo 1, of East Baltimore. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas. Pres. E. L. AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. W. S. Thomas, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2 30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Every possible attention given to strangers—Seats Free W. A. Jones, Supt. CHRIST INSTITUTION Ensor Street. Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard, pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. S. Myers. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev, J. P.Fairo All invited. WOMAN'S DAY. GRACE PRESBYT'N CHURCH Dolphin and Etting Streets SUNDAY, NOV. 17th, 1912 11 a. m., Devotional Exercises led by Mrs. Bishop Mary F. Handy, assisted by Miss Charlotte Davage. Address by Mrs. A. L. Gaines. 8 p. m., Devotional Exercises led by Mrs. John A. Holmes, assisted by Mrs. Alice Taylor. Addresses by Mrs. C. H. Stepteau, Mrs. Mamie Jones, Mrs. Jennie H. Ross. Vocal selections by Miss Mamie Woolford, Miss Bertha Dickerson, Mrs. Lillian Dollman Weaver. Five minute talks by representatives from Women's Organizations of Different Churches. 7.30 p. m., Consecration Meeting, led by Mrs. Amanda Robinson and Mrs. Elizabeth McDaniels. 8 p. m., Mrs. Bishop John Hurst, presiding, assisted by Mrs. Lucy S. Day. Addresses by Mrs. C. G. Cummings, Mrs. L. S. Flagg, Mrs. Anna L. McGuinn. Five minute talks from representatives from women's organizations of other churches. Special musical morning and evening by our Choir. Miss Edith F. Clarke, Chairman of Lady Ushers. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, 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 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Allen League. 8 p. m., sermon by pastor and Communion EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 10 a. m., Pastor's Bible Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. All are invited. John Murray, Pres. of the League. Herbert Frisby, Supt. TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by Rev. W. H. Trusty 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Sermon to Organ Auxili- ary by Rev. W. M. Ivey. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m., Sermon to Rescue League by Evangelist Miller. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Annie Martin, Pres. of League PAYNE MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Laurens and Calhoun Streets Rev. J. G. Martin, Pastor. Residence: 1342 N. Calhoun Street Stewards' Day. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., League. Big program: 8 p. m., Sermon to the Stevedors of Baltimore by Rev. Steven Robinson. This is the last Sabbath the pastor will be with us until he returns from the South. All friends are invited. C. E. Dorsey, Supt. Jas. E, Neal, Pres. A. E. L. EVERGREEN A. M. E. CHURCH Carroll Good Samaritan Day 10 a. m., Class led by a sister. 3p. m., Dorsey's Army of Crowden's Ville. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. F. S. Dennis MT. CALVARY CHURCH 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. Subject: The Jericho Road. Rev. J. A. Briscoe, Paster. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor, sub- ject: "Christian Hope." 2.80 p. m. Sunday School. Bertha Fleming, Supt. 6 p. m., A. C. E. L., Chas. Roberts, President. 7.30 p. m., Special sermon to sinners by the Pastor. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 David Hill Ave. 11 a. m., Preaching and Communion. 2.30 p. m., Baltimore District Sunday School Institute. G. S. White, District Supt. 8 P. M., Preaching. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class 11 a. m., Sermon by Dr. King, D. D. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., C. E. L. Special service. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. Subject: "A Chance to Walk with God." G. W. Fowler, Prés. C E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. PENNA. AVE. A. M. E. ZION CHRRCH. Rev. J. W. MacDonald, D. D., Pastor. Sunday, Nov. 17th. 11 a. m., Rev. J. A. Dudley, B. Th. Subject: "The Prodigial Son." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 7 p. m., Varick Christian Endeavor. J. B., Alkins, President. 8 p. m., Rev. J. W. MacDonald. | W. W. Brown, Supt. All cordially welcome. Colored Young Women's Christian Association, 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, NOV. 17th, at 5 P. M. Willing Workers' Day. Paper by Miss Annie Smith. Piano solo by Master Irving Hughes. Mrs. Malissa Minor, presiding. M. E. Murphy, President. E. E. Bright, Secretary. Special Notice. Cantata [Extraordinary! 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. Rev. E. T. Addison, of Queenstown, Md., will deliver a special sermon to the Young People's Volunteer Association of Trinity A. M. E. Church, Linden avenue and Biddle street, Sunday, November 24 at 3 P. M. All organizations and friends are invited to worship with us. Estell S. Barnes, President. Henrietta Johnson, Recroder. Rev. A. L. Gaines, Pastro. COLONEL MIDNIGHT IS PESSIMISTIC Democrats Marlin, Tex.—With the aid of the Afro-American and other papers, the election has been pulled off, and Col. Roosevelt took second place in the race for president of the United States, and Taft represented the caboose of a freight train. Yet he is hopeful, and will continue to live. Now that the election is over, and the people are through with the campaign, I suppose that we will have to turn our attention to many other things and see what we will be able to accomplish for God and the race before we are through with this world. I have had many things to claim my attention. I had neglected writing to you for sometime, and it is all because I have not written, and it may be that my career as a writer may be drawing to an end. I may have to soon say good bye to you. Each day brings me nearer the grave, and ere long, my eyes will closed in death and the friends will gather around my body, as it is in state and say, "Doesn't he look natural?" Now it looks as though the whole thing has gone to the Democrats. What will the result be? Will my people suffer any more? Will any of their rights be taken from them I would like very much to know all these things. You will remember that Vardaman is in the Senate, and he pledged his people that if they would send him to the Senate, he would see that all the amendments which furnishes the American Negro the right to use the ballott, would be annulled, and see that he was sent back to the farm to work for the white man. He is in the Senate, and it looks as if the Senate will be Democratic, and then the house is already Democratic, and now what will the harvest be? I need not say that the Negro helped to elect Governor Wilson, for he did and some of them stumped for him now will the Democrats of the North be like some of the Republicans of the North Is the statemanship of our country to be based on race prejudice race antipathy or shall it go to state craft. This is to be watched with interest. I marvel at times that we are able to save so many of our boys and girls, especially the boys, because every time a Negro boy pokes up his head, there is some white man to tell him to step back. When he applies for a position where it says "Boy Wanted," he is informed that it is meant white boy and not a Negro boy. An attempt is made to make him feel that God had nothing to do with him and that he was born to crawl around on his all fours so to speak, hence he is often discouraged and resorts to anything. Will it always be this way? It is up to the world to day. I hope not, and pray not. The South is full of boys and girls in the schools and colleges, aspiring for something. They know not what, but are determined to forge to the front. They see now and then one of their race who has reached the top in various lines, and from them they take courage, and push to the front. God grant that this may continue. Let us see and know the men who have done something and who are still doing something. It is hard for me to tell you where I have been since I wrote you the last time, for I do not know when the last time was. I know I have been to Kansas, Oklahoma Texas, Arkanass, back into Texas, and I am now here attending the Texas conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, presided over by Bishop Charles Spencer Smith, of Detroit, Mich., who is one of the business men of our race, and a man who holds a conference. Of course the men are left to guess about what he is going to do and where he is going to send them. Now the work is on and the conference matters are being pushed through with interest and rapidity. I have been to Tyler, Texas Greenville as I told you in my last letter and I am going to reserve some few things about Tyler to say in another letter and I am sure you will be willing to hear them. Dr. Joseph A. Booker is pushing things at Arkansas Baptist College, while there is something going on at Shorter. It is good condition, and I feel that it will go up under Dr. O. M. Moody, the new president. Dr. Moody is a graduate from the greatest of all Methodist Schools in this country. Wilberforce, and then he had training under some of the best men of the race. Payne has given to us many able men. I lock with pride on men like Drs. John T. Jenifer. Thomas H. Jackson, Bishop M. B. Salter, Bishop B. F. Lee, and many other shining lights in the world of thought, produced by this institution, and then there is this young man, who is destined to make Rome howl, so to speak. By the side of Dr. Moody are strong men and women. The music department is indeed up, because they have a fine teacher at the head of the department, a woman who will make her department second to none. Glad to know her, and to shake her hands. She is now a reader of the Afro-American Ledger, and I am sure she is enjoying it now. She looked at me, and said she often heard of the paper, and asked me to send her the paper for a year, and then put one dollar in my hand. I will have more to say about the schools in another letter. I am the guest of Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Williams. You remember them, because you have had something to say about them before and have used their cuts in your paper. Well they are still doing god work and still moving. Mrs. Williams is connected with the only dry goods store in this town conducted by our people. She has the making of hats, and elling and making of dresses. She is well up on the hat and dress business and she can make a dress as fine as you see them made. Mrs. Williams is also president of a convention of women of the state, and for a long time been connected with the work of the National Baptist convention. She has been doing her part. There is but one single doctor in this town belonging to us and permit me to say to you that this is a place like Hot Springs. People come here to wash in the pool and be healed of malady of all kinds. The water comes up out of the ground already hot and ready for use. Wonderful indeed is the water. Dr. A. L. Hunter is the physician of the town he is simply a good one, I am here to say to you. He knows his business, and is attending to it. He has a large practice, and then the Lord has blessed him with a good wife, and two sons. I shall have more to stay to you in another letter about Bishop Smith and conferences held in this part of the country. J. O. MIDNIGHT Various Masonic Lodges Elect Officers For Ensuing Year. Landmark Lodge of Masons, No. 40, of Catonsville, has elected the following officers. Howard D. Deval, worshipful master; C. C. Woodland, senior warden; Samuel Wilson, junior warden; Samuel Jones, treasurer, and James Haverly, secretary. --- Mt. Olive Lodge of Masons has elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: A. J. Evelyn, worshipful master; John McLurken, senior warden; William H. Jones, junior warden, and Alexander Demines, treasurer. Mt. Horeb Lodge of Masons has elected the following officers: Randall J. Curtis, worshipful master; W. W. Allen, senior warden; Thomas F. Kelson, junior warden; John W. Kyler, secretary; George E. Hazelton, treasurer, and Stephen Rotinson, representative to the Masonic Joint Stock Association. --- The newly elected officers of King Solomon Lodge of Masons are: Eli Jones, worshipful master; Eugene Schuyler, senior warden Andrew Brown, junior warden; A. L. Bunting, secretary, and John T. Williams, treasurer. Federal Lodge, No. 9, of Masons has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: J. H. Webb, worshipful master; William Mason, senior warden; Alexander Brooks, junior warden; R. T. Green, treasurer, and R. H. Johnson, secretary. Hiram Holy Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons has elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: T. A. Dodd, most excellent grand high priest: R. B. Mariott, deputy most excellent grand high priest; A. J. Evans, most excellent grand scribe; Thomas H. Smith, secretary; George Brown, treasurer, and Charles R. Smith, M.E.G.K. THE AFRO=AMERICAN=LEDGER U. G. CHAMBRES IN ORGAN RECITAL U. G. CHAMBRES IN ORGAN RECITAL Talented Young Organist Well Received By Fair Audience at Bethel A fair and appreciative audience was present at Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday night to listen to an organ recital by Mr. Ulysses G. Chambres, organist of the Madison Street Presbyterian Church. He was assisted by Charles A. Marshall, of Philadelphia, a baritone singer, and Clarence Lowery, of this city, tenor. Mr Lowery sang the tenor score in Sargent's "Watchman, What of the Night?" and his work was roundly applauded. The singing of Mr. Marshall also came in for praise. The playing of Mr. Chambres showed that he had every indication of becoming one of the best organists of the day. Several white persons present were enthusiastic in their praise of his skill in rendering difficult compositions. The concert was given under the auspices of Prof. John Willis Brown, organist of Bethel A. M. E. Church. He has planned to give another shortly after the first of the year. J. ULYSSES G, CHAMBRES Following the musicale, Mr. Chambres entertained at his home, 1330 Etting street, Messrs. Brown, Lowery, Marshall and other friends. Those present were entertained with selections by Prof H. Y. Johnson, Mr. Nelson Tunstall, Mr. Ernest Purviance and the Dixie Serenaders. Those present at the reception included: Misses Ella Butler, Stella Shaw, Viola Clark, Nellie Majors, Frances Chambres, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. John Willis brown, Mr. and Mrs. William Young, Jr., Dr. Benjamin Anderson, Dr. Edward Wright, Dr. Robert Pulley, Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lowrey, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Alice Chambres, Mrs. W. Oscar Johnson, Walter Pinderhughes, Joseph Porter, John Ridgely, Mrs. Eugene Winder, Charles Marshall and Robert J. Young. A Pretty Wedding Miss Mollie Goldring, the daughter of Mr. Grant Goldring, was married to Mr. Charles H. Richardson at the residence of her uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Goldring, 1137 Etting street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Charles Evers, of S. Barnabas Curch. The bride entered the parlor with her father by whom she was given in marriage and she was met by the bridegroom, who was attended by the best man, Mr. Rufus B. Tate. The bride wore a gown of white satin with an overdress of silver bead trimmings and carried a boquet of brides' roses. She also wore a wreath of orange bossoms. The sister of the bride. Miss Mary Goldring was bridesmaid. She was attired in pink satin with an overdress of lace and carried pink carnations. After the ceremony, a reception for seventy five guests followed and many beautiful and useful presents were received. Sewing Circle Opened A sewing circle was opened at the Northwest corner Bayard and Carroll streets Wednesday night, with a fair attendance. Besides sewing, several entertainments and lectures are on the program for the winter. The circle is the result of the efforts of Miss Annie O. Waters, who was also one of the active spirits of the old Carrollton Neighborhood House. ...A WARNING... To the Editor of the Afro-American: The Afro-Amrican Ledger from time to time has taken an advanced stand against many evils from which the people of Baltimore have suffered. It has brought to attention local faults which in many instances were so natural to us that it was difficult to see that they were faults. As soon however as attention was direction to some special matter the evil was at once apparent and under vigorous attacks of the Afro-American to a large extent decreased. The undersigned sends this communication to the Afro-American requesting that it join with us in exposing a fraud which is now being practices upon a large number of innocent people by a score or more of so-called Real Estate Agents. This their very name is a fraud they are not Real Estate Agents: They have no license. They have no place of business and knowledge of the work which they pretend to represent. They are simply violators of the law which is a follows:—Any one who shall engage in or act as a Real Estate Agent by solicitation or by sign card advertisement or any other means without first securing a license shall upon conviction be subject to imprisonment or a fine of Five Hundred Dollars $500.00); half of which shall go to the informer and the other half to the fund for public schools. Some of these supposed Agents are public school teachers and if their prenicious activities in the real estate line were known to the School Board they would be dismissed from the system; and the respectable teachers are shocked to know that their body contains such Fakes. A large number of these Fake Agents are collectors for Life Insurance Companies who think that while they are going their grounds collecting premium they can earn a few dollars by selling somebody a house. This thought in itself would be airight were it not that many innocent and unsuspecting people are parting with their savings of a lifetime at the solicitation and on the advice of these supposed brokers who have neither experience nor knowledge of real estate values. We do not mean to say that all of these men are dishonest but we do mean to say that all such men are dangerous and deceiving by claiming to be what they are not. There are three or four colored Life Insurance Companies in this city. We know that they are good companies as good as the white companies of the same age and strength and with the companies we have no grievance. Most of their collectors are reliable and honest persons but ten or more of them have suddenly become Real Estate Agents. Sometimes the change has taken place over night and instead of giving the company which employs them their best thought and labor they are ignorantly getting their fellow-men and in many instances their friends into bad real estate ideas from which they can never get them out. But as bad as this is it is not the worse phase of the subject. If these self-styled Real Estate Agents had knowledge and sufficient skill to put a real estate deal through and thereby make a legal commission the harm done would not be so great; but having no place of business and no knowledge of real estate values these agents for the sum of ten or fifteen dollars take their innocent victims thier own colored brethren to the office of some unreliable broker and there turn them over to be taken advantage of if not openly robbed. This practice has gotten to be almost as bad as the Loan Shark practices and is done in open and flagrant violation of the law. We have taken up this protest againts fake agents at the request of a number of innocent people who have been taken advantage of by these (wellmeaning) but dangerous self-styled real estate men. We would appreciate it if the Afro-American would give us as much publicity as possible and join with the reliable colored lawyers and licensed real estate brokers to break up Real Estate Piracy. H. M. 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Proprietor. C. F. PATTERSON LADIES AND GENTS TAILOR CLEANING, PRESSING, REMODELING Call at the 1300% ARGYLE AVENUE. I beg to inform my customers and the public that I have secured a stock of the best Texas White Oak Leather. --- WORK OF UPLIFT AMONG BAPTISTS FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM. Seventeenth Annual Meeting of State Organization Held at the Bethany Baptist Church In Brooklyn Attended by Well Known Educators and Ministers—Dr. Timms Re-elected. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Brooklyn—The seventeenth annual meeting of the colored Baptist state convention of New York was held in the Rethany Baptist church, this city, Rev. Dr. Holland Powell pastor, from Thursday, Oct. 31, to Monday, Nov. 4. The sessions were presided over by the president, Rev. S. W. Timms, pastor of the Holy Trinity Baptist church. The opening of the convention was preceded by a meeting of the board of managers and devotional services, conducted by the Revs. J. H. Dillard and N. B. Johnson according to program. After the appointment of the principal committees President Timms delivered his annual address, in which he covered in minute detail every phase of the work. The reports from the various boards were all very encouraging; also those from the Sunday school and missionary workers. The annual sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. R. J. Brown. The Rev. Granville Hunt in his annual report as treasurer showed receipts amounting to $955.03 and expenditures amounting to $915.01. The educational address was delivered by Professor R. C. Woods, president of Virginia seminary and college, Lynchburg, Va. President Woods says the school was never in better working condition than at the present time. The students are industrious and are making good in their studies. The college is, however, in need of funds with which to carry out the work already planned for the present term. The address of welcome on behalf of the various churches was made by Mrs. Sarah A. Crawley of the Bethany [Name] REV. DR. N. S. EPS. Baptist church. Borough President Alfred E. Steers welcomed the convention on behalf of the board of aldermen, and his honor Mayor William J. Gaynor extended the welcome on behalf of the city. The response to these addresses was made by the Rev. T. J. King, corresponding secretary of the convention. The educational sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. William Maurice Moss, pastor of the Concord Baptist church. Dr. Moss made a strong plan for better use of present opportunities in order to lay a broad foundation for future advancement. "The Organic Union of the Baptist" was the subject assigned to the Rev. W. W. Brown of Pittsburgh. Dr. Brown is one of the most influential Baptist preachers in his section of the state and always has a cheering message to deliver. The "doctrinal" sermon was preached by the Rev. H. Arthur Booker of New York city. Dr. Booker's sermon showed careful preparation and also showed that the speaker possessed accurate knowledge of those great principles for which the Baptist church stands. The convention had the good fortune of having as one of the speakers at the closing session the Rev. W. Bishop Johnson, LL. D., of Washington. Dr. Johnson is president of the New England Baptist Missionary convention and also the Afro-American Correspondence school, located in the District of Columbia. The subject of Dr. Johnson's discourse was, "The Field and Future of the Baptist Work." The speaker was optimistic as to the successful achievements possible for the denomination. The annual election of officers, which caused quite an animated discussion, resulted as follows: President, Rev. S. W. Timms, Brooklyn; vice presidents, Revs. Holland Powell and C. S. Fairpiss of Brooklyn and Ponghkeepsis respectively; recording secretary, Rev. N. S. Epps, pastor of the Mercy Sean Baptist church. New York, and editor of the Baptist Herald; corresponding secretary, Rev. T. J. King of Yonkers; assistant secretary, Rev. W. H. Slater of New Rochelle, N. Y., and treasurer, Rev. Granville Hunt. DR. VASS' WORK APPROVED. Scholarly and Industrious Bible Lecturer as Race Benefactor. Appreciation for the work which the Rev. Dr. S. N. Vass is doing for the race through the American Baptist Publication society as a Biblical lecturer is increasing. This is as it should be. As the race advances in intellectual and culture the more clearly it sees the necessity of giving proper encouragement to the men and women who are doing the real constructive work for racial betterment. Besides the many expressions of approval from pastors. Sunday school superintendents, Y. M. C. A. secretaries, educators, missionaries, newspaper editors and college presidents of Dr. Vass' work, the leading religious organizations the country over have felt the benefit of Dr. Vass' lectures as given by him in churches without regards to denominational affiliation. The following from the Rev. Dr. E. W. D. Isane, leader of the young people's work of the national Baptist convention, is worthy of note. Dr. Isane says: "We are largely indebted to the American Baptist Publication society for the labors of Dr. S. N. Vass during the time he has been with us holding "Bible institutes among the young people of our churches. His service among us has created a love for Bible study in many of the young people whom we could not reach." Without any attempt at flattery we feel that simple justice to the man makes it incumbent upon us to say that Dr. Vass has a most thorough knowledge of the Bible and is one of the most competent teachers of Holy Writ that there are among our people. His methods are unique and at the same time comprehensive. Wherever he has delivered lectures he has left the people who listened to them hungering and thirsting for Bible knowledge. If the society did no other work among the colored people than sustain Dr. Vass for this exceptional character of Bible work that he is doing it would do enough in this particular to wed the colored people to it and inspire them to labor and pray for its success. We have had frank acknowledgments from some of them and expressions of gratitude from others. The most valuable missionary work that is being done among the colored people today, as we see it, is this promotion of Bible study as a result of the work that Dr. Vass is doing. The race feels grateful to the society for his services, and, in addition to the making of an open door for him in all sections of the country and the extension of loyal welcome to him, it is giving him the best and richest commendation and the most unswerving support. THRIFTY WOMEN ORGANIZE NEW INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE. THRIFTY WOMEN ORGANIZE NEW INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE. Day Nursery and Working Girls' Retreat Made Possible. Montclair, N. J.—The Woman's Industrial league of this town was recently organized at the residence of Mrs. George W. Harris. The meeting at which the league was formed was attended by thirty women, who are much interested in all good movements for better conditions among the masses of our people. The new organization, in the bringing into existence of which Mrs. George W. Harris was one of the prime factors, will conduct a children's day nursery and a working girls' retreat. Mrs. Booker T. Washington was present at the inception of the league and at the unanimous request of the members consented to become its first president. Mrs. Washington will be able supported by the following named ladies: Mrs. Carter Lawson, Mrs. Frederick Butler, Mrs. M. R. Lyon, Mrs. George W. Harris, Mrs. Alice H. Foster, Mrs. W. H. Talbert, Mrs. Alice P. Smallwood, Mrs. James Jackson, Miss Bortha Champ, Mrs. L. Brown and Mrs. Dorothy Perkins. Mrs. Smallwood, formerly of Washington, is president of the Epworth league of St. Mark's M. E. church, Montclair, and is a very active worker among the women of the race. She has held this office for the past seven years and has been a valuable aid to the popular pastor, Rev. F. H. Butler. The membership of the league under the presidency of this lady has jumped from 40 to 400 members. The new league is indeed fortunate in having a worker like Mrs. Smallwood identified with it. Mrs. Smallwood has traveled extensively in Europe and speaks French and German and is very popular with both races in Montclair. Tidings of Foreign Missionary Work. The influence of mission schools and the untiring work of missionaries among the natives of the gulf coast of Africa are having good effect upon the business industry of that section. Tons of cocoa are raised yearly by the people of the German colony of Kamerun, and along the whole coast the spirit of thrift seems to pervade the very atmosphere. Thus we have tidings of the results of foreign missionary effort. Scholarship For Bandmaster Thomas Bandmaster A. J. Thomas of the Tenth cavalry has been named by the war department in Washington as one of the five musicians selected for a year's scholarship in the Conservatory of Music in New York. In the competitive examination recently held for scholarships Mr. Thomas stood first and is the only Afro-American to win such an honor in this particular line of intellectual culture. THE AFRO-AMERICAN-LEDGER WOMEN HOLD CONVENTION. SUNDAY SCHOOL Missionary Auxiliary to Baptist State Convention Held In Brooklyn. The eleventh annual meeting of the woman's missionary convention, auxiliary to the colored Baptist state convention of New York, was held in Brooklyn on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 30-31, and was largely attended. There were delegates from most of the churches in Greater New York and from many in other parts of the state. The sessions of the convention were presided over by the president, Mrs. D. D. Richardson. The reports from the various organizations of which the convention is composed showed an increase in the volume of work done over that of the previous year. The president's annual address was fraught with many helpful suggestions and timely information concerning the work of the convention in rendering assistance to many needy persons as well as its financial gifts to missions and education. The annual sermon to the auxiliary was preached by the Rev. T. J. King of Yonkers, N. Y. The Rev. Mr. King urged the women to continue their work of faith and labor of love, assuring them of the hearty co-operation of the main body in their efforts to better the condition of our people along spiritual and material lines. It is said that this meeting of the convention was the best in many respects of any since its inception. MANY SIDED LIFE OF PRESIDING ELDER MIXON. Founder of Payne University Active In Recent Political Campaign. Selma, Ala.—One of the most prominent ministers in the south is the Rev. W. H. Mixon, D. D., presiding elder of the Huntsville (Ala.) district of the A. M. E. church. He has been most active in the affairs of his church and has been a delegate to every general conference since 1888 and is one of the four founders of Payne university, this city, one of the best schools in the denomination. He was one of the delegates to the ecumenical conference in London a few years ago. Dr. Mixon after receiving a preliminary training in the county schools entered Selma university, where he received an academic and theological training. He is prominent in fraternal orders, having served as deputy grand 5 REV. DR. W. H. MIXON. master of the Masons of Alabama, supreme master of the Independent Order of Brothers and Sisters Consolation, grand director of the Knights of Pythias and grand auditor and grand director of the Odd Fellows. He was a delegate to the recent biennial movable committee of Odd Fellows and placed Grand Master Edward H. Morris of Chicago in nomination for re-election, thus shattering the chances of any other candidate for the position at that time. He was one of the delegates thrown out by the Taft forces at the recent Republican national convention and delivered the opening prayer when Roosevelt adherents formed the Progressive party at the Congress hotel, Chicago. He was most active in the Progressive campaign, having delivered addresses all over the middle Atlantic and New England states. Dr. Mixon is in great demand as a platform speaker and is the author of "A History of the A. M. E. Church in Alabama." He is also the editor of the Selma News. Dr. Mixon is already being asked by many of his friends to run for the bishopric four years hence. Teachers' Association to Meet Nov. 29. President J. E. Mason of the Northwest District Teachers' association of Oklahoma is working assiduously for the coming meeting of the organization, which is to be held in Wagoner, Okla., on Friday and Saturday. Nov. 29 and 30. The association extends throughout the counties of the old Creek and Cherokee nations. Prominent educators, chiefly those in Oklahoma, will take part in the program. Miss A. Prynunt is secretary of the association. The sessions of the convention will be held in the courthouse at Wagoner. The Functions of Higher Education. "I have no patience with unwarranted attacks upon industrial education or higher education." says Dr. George Edmund Haynes, professor of social science at Fisk university. "but I do advocate that every man shall have access to such education as will develop his highest powers. The function of higher education is to develop the power of thought and emotion of the talented leaders of our civilization." Lesson VII.—Fourth Quarter, For Nov. 17, 1912. Text of the Lesson, Mark viii, 27, to ix, 1—Memory Verses, 36, 37—Golden Text, Matt. xvi, 16—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stoarns. This lesson is recorded also in Matt. xvI and Luke ix, and we will consider it with the harmony of the gospels before us. Mimpriss in his harmony says that this is the first particular prediction concerning the rejection, the death and the resurrection of the Christ and was probably apart from the multitude and is the first key opposed to the leaven of the Pharisees. Matthew and Mark say that He had come into the coasts or towns of Caesarea Philippi, and Luke adds that He was alone praying. His disciples being with Him. We shall see in the next lesson that He was praying at the time of His transfiguration (Luke ix, 18, 20). Luke records other instances of His praying in chapters iii, 21; vl. 12; xl, 1: xxii, 41; xxiii, 34. He ever talked with His Father in heaven with the same realization of His presence as that of the people about Him. People talked about Him and had their opinions as they have today. The Pharisees who believed in a resurrection thought that He might be John the Baptist of Ellijah or Jeremiah or one of the prophets, at which, no doubt, the Sadducees scoffed, for they did not believe in resurrection or spirit, but the Pharisees confessed both (Acts xxii. 8). His next question is the one that should lay hold of our hearts. "Whom say ye that I am?" or as He put it to the Pharisees at another time. "What think ye of Christ?" (Matt. xx. 42). It should not so much concern me what others say, but what does my heart say, what is He to me personally? Simon Peter, generally the spokesman, answered, "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God" (verse 29; Matt. xvI. 16). See his similar testimony in John vi. 60, and that of Martina in John xi. 27. Can I look upon Him with His eyes as a flame of fire searching me through and through and say, O Lord, thou art to me the risen living Christ, my personal Saviour. If so, then blessed am I, for our Father in heaven has taught me by His spirit (Matt. xvI. 17). The words translated Peter and rock in Matt. xvI. 1S. are not quite the same, the first signifying a piece of rock easily moved and the other a solid rock immovable. The rock foundation is the great truth that Jesus is God, and other foundation can no man lay (O Cor. iii. 11; Acts iv. 12). The church built on this and on His great atonement as God can never be moved. The company of all true believers in Him constitutes this church, and all else must come to naught. Peter was given the keys of the kingdom, not the church, and the church is not the kingdom, but the heavenly center of it. From that time and repeatedly He began to tell them that at the hands of the elders, chief priests and scribes He must suffer many things, be rejected and killed and after three days rise again (verses 31: 1x; 31: x. 23, 34); but although to us seemingly so plain. His disciples did not receive these sayings, not even Peter and John, and it is written concerning them that up to the time of His actual resurrection from the dead they knew not the Scripture that He must rise again from the dead (John xx. 9). They had not received the message of the prophets that the Messiah must suffer, die, be buried and rise again, though we can see it plainly in such passages as Ps. xxii. Isa. Bill: Dan. xx. 16; Zech. xxii. 10; xill. 6. 7. Peter therefore said that He should not speak of suffering: "Be it far from Thee, Lord. This shall not be unto Thee." "Pity thyself" (Mutt. xx. 22, and margin. Mark our Lord's reply and note that what is not of God is of the devil and is an offense to God. Believers are either a sweet savor of Christ or salt that has lost its savor. There is no room for self in a disciple of Christ. It must be always a denial of self, taking up the cross daily and following Him; always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus may be manifest in us; reckoning ourselves dead unto sin and alive unto God (al Cor. iv. 10, 11; Rom. vi. 11). There is no cross of gold or jet or jewels or flowers seen in Scripture, but only a cruel cross of death. It means crucified to the world and the world to us, seeing Jesus only. To one life means business, to another his profession, to another pleasure, to another this or that great scheme, anthropic perhaps, or just to make money, but one who is right with God says, "To me to live is Christ." He does not ask us to suffer with Him without setting before us the glory of the kingdom to which He has called J Thess. ii. 12; I1 Thess. ii. 14; I Pet. v. 10, and to which He refers in verse 38 of our lesson, and which we shall see more clearly in next week's study of the transfiguration, and to which the last verse of this lesson (Mark ix. 1) clearly belongs. It was the God of glory who appeared to Abraham (Actv. vi. 2), and we can only be sustained in the patient waiting, as He and others were. But the church as a whole is as blind to the glory of His kingdom as the disciples were to His death and resurrection, not because it is not plainly revealed, but because other thoughts and ways leave no room for His. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A Word to the Wise: Mr. Busin There are fully who read the Afro-Ar week. Twenty thousand in supporting race enter have the opportunity. perience. What do the your business? 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Biddle street, last Sunday night. Covers were laid for 110 copies. The stirring scenes ensued at the session of the B. M. C. held here two years ago, and the more recent one in Atlanta, when Ben Davis failed of election as grand master, were not easily forgotten as those gathered around the federal board disposed the delicacies of the season and disbanded its members. The speeches, which were a combination of it and topics dear to Odd Pellows, were thoroughly enjoyed by the hangers. Those who responded to them included: Grand Master Morris, Deputy Grand Master W. David Brown, Major General Jawid E. Ford, Grand Secretary Needham, Col. P. E. Stewart, of Newport News, Va.; W. E. Fletcher, of Annapolis, Md.; Grand Treasurer Julian C. Johnson, Harry S. Cummings, attorney general of the order; Jesse L. Nicholas, grand secretary for Maryland; Col. Hamilton N. Hayes, Editor Straughen, W. C. McCord, C. A. Bodden and William Price, of Wilmington, Del. George L. Dent was treasurer. Edward H. Morris, Chicago: Henry P. Skangster, Washington Jared E. Ford, Philadelphia: W. David Brown, New York City: James P. Neepham, Philadelphia: William Price, Wilmington: E. H. Stewart, Newport News; Alexander Hensley, J. A. Cromwell, Julius C. Johnson, Henry Dockell, Oscar J. Mason, Thomas B. Slater, Robert J. Turner, Lewis Lawson, Harry Franklin, Hamilton N. Hayes, William A. Barnes, Zachariah Tate, Charles Carpenter, Abraham Williams, George L. Dews, Tadhams Copeland, Wade H. Griffin, Richard Brooks, John H. Sullivan, James M. Allan, Charles Mooney, George B. Hazelton, William H. Taylor, Henry Boyer, A Ridgley, J. W. Russell, J. W. Queen, L. I. Thompson, W. T. Ford, W. H. Carter, A. Simms, W. C. McCard, Harry S. Cummings, C. A. Redden, A. A. Springs, Clarke Holmes, L. H. Davenport, Samuel Brazen, Samuel Garret, W. H. Robinson, Thomas H. Doar, William Booker, Jr.: W. L. Jones, Henry Sharp, W. A. Riley, Thomas G. Mayden, David E. Green, John H. Bailey, Benjamin Matthews, Robert H. Gaines, Dr. Edward H. Wheatley, Dr. T. H. Shorts, John H. Lee, Lewis Price, Joseph Sedgwick, Joseph Bell, Marcellus Demby, Lewis Barke, James Prey, A Monroe Burges, Moose Ewell, P. B. Brown, N. Thompson, Alfred H. Pits, J. W. Thomas, Daniel Hunter, Joseph Henry, Horace Tingle, Edward T. Martin, W. H. Ringgold, Joseph Peck, P. B. Brock, George H. C. Kicz, John C. Simpson, Jacob Gils, James Tilgham, Thomas Williams, Lewis B. Morris, Daniel Snowden, H. Miller, all of this city; Past Grand Master Joseph Garrett, Arbus, Md.; Past Grand Master Ware W. Conway, Jasterville, Md.; Jesse L. Nicholas, Gorans, Md.; Charles C. Hoes, Roland Park; Grand Master P. Dohson, William E. Fleetber, Dane Hunter, James Bell, J. W. Russell, W. H. Carter W. T. Ford, G. L. Thompson, John Kiah, J. H. Queen, Bernard Wryt, George Sedgwick, A Ridgley and Arthur Sims, all of Annapolis. Saloon Keener Heavily Fined. John T. Hythe, proprietor of a saloon at Entaw and Perry streets, was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to six months in jail by Judge Elliott in the Criminal Court Wednesday, for the alleged sale of intoxicants on Sunday. This is said to have been the convicted man's second offense. Grand Chancellor Visiting. Geo. A. Watty, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, was a visitor to lodges of the Order in Prostburg and Cumberland this week. While in Western Maryland he received considerable encouragement for assistance in entertaining the Supreme Lodge here Rev. Turpean Tendered Farewell Reception A farewell reception was attended Rev. D. D. Turpeau, who has just retired as pastor of Ames Memorial Church to take charge of the work of the Anti-sabbon League in Maryland, at Ames Church. Thursday night. Address complimenting Rev. Turpeau's ministry here and wishing him success in his new field were delivered by W. H. Anderson, head of the Anti-sabbon work in Maryland. Rev. D. W. A. C. Hughes, C. H. Steppman, W. M. Alexander, and Dr. J. H. Snyder, Miss Mama Jones presided. Sunday School Institute Held A Sunday school institute for the eastern division of the Hagerstown district was held at the Mr. Williams A. M. E. Church last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Following the opening service by Rev. Columbus Handy, Mr. Elmer Henderson, the district superintendent, delivered a brief address. Those who presented papers included: Mrs. P. J. Jordan, Mr. W. D. Naylor, Mr. George Hussey, Mrs. Rachel McCoy, Miss Annie Russell, Miss F. Edith Gilbert, Mr. Berenna Prisby, Mr. Lawrence Buben, Mr. C. E. Dorsey, Miss A. Johnson, Mr. Stanisław Johnson, Mrs. C. Muntford, Mr. Sarah Collins, and Miss Frances Handy. Solos were sung by Mr. E. Brackenridge, Miss B. Walker and Miss Clara Waylon. Miss Gertrude Smith revived. Celebrates First Anniversary. The Mr. Herman Prekyrarian Church, counter Magnolia and Spring Street, will celebrate the first Anniversary of its organization and the Silver Anniversary of the Pastor's ordination, November 17th to 24th, 1912. Sunday, November 17th the services will be under the auspices of the Sunday School and there will be alloyment speaking and choral music. Special services ever night during the week. Rev. P. F. Alber, W. E. Williams, D. D., C. C. Cummings, B. D., C. M. Lowry and J. S. Cummings will speak in the order named and listing choirs will sing: Reception, Friday night, Nov. 22. Holy communion, Sunday, November 24th at 6 p.m. Come and help us. Dr. Thomas H. Lee, Pastor. Miss Bertha Nixon A Bride Miss Barbara Nixon, daughter, of Mr. Alfred J. Nixon, of 1967 W. Lexington street, and Mr. Cyrus St. Clair, Jr., of Cambridge, Md., were married at the parsonage of Allen A. M. E. Church, Tuesday afternoon Rev. P. J. Jordan officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties immediately after the ceremony they left on a wedding trip to New York, Philadelphia and other points North. They will reside in Cambridge where the groom is engaged in business. A Wedding Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Roene announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ide Ruth Roene of this city, to Mr. McCanada Dailey of Martinsburg, W. Va., on the evening of Tuesday, November the 26th, at 8 o'clock, at Sharon Baptist Church. "Some More Fire" At The Afro American Office. The following is a tale about a little fire, that's all. It occurred in the cellar of the Afro-American Looker Thursday afternoon. About 4.30 p. m., the printer's devil came running out of the lower regions (the cellar to be polished and relied "Fire!") The whole office was startled there by, and the reporter grabbed a pencil and pad and stood a safe distance from the flames. Amrit grabbed the fire bucket and dashed water on the flames, while Charlie ran across the street to notify the men in No. 7 Engine Company. The firemen came post haste and poured what meant death to the flames. The office breathed easier, because even the "devil" was scared. The damage was trifling as only waste paper was destroyed. Smith's Hotel Commended. Messrs Henry F. Baker, Addison E. Mullikin and Joseph Buck, members of the Liquor License Board, made a surprise visit to Smith's Hotel, on Druid Hill avenue, Tuesday afternoon. After a thorough inspection of the building and its equipment they expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the up-to-date appearance of things. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER A. B. MR. JAMES A. B. CARTIS Continued from page 1 his $10,000,000 modern building, the first of its kind for the race in this country, and pride should mean to make Baltimoreans mean to have the same that folks only short miles away have. Washington enjoys the boast of organizing the first colored I. M. C. A., one be- ing started there in 1858, just two years after the beginning of the movement. MR. POSENWALD'S GENEROSITY. "The race owes a debt of gratitude to Mr. John Rosenwald, who stands ready to give $25,000 to any city that raises $75,000. Other cities have shown sufficient pride to get the $25,000, but it is only grown after they had shown what they would give. The Council Y. M. C. A. has pledged to give $500,000, and the only thing that stands in the way of Baltimore getting a $100,000 building is the $25,000 that we are going to start out after next Monday. November 15th Baltimore must not lag behind other cities, and I believe that when the campaigns is over the patriotic citizens of Baltimore will show that they have race pride by not only giving $25,000 but still more. I must all to help and small contributions will be as much appreciated as large ones. We must have a building where our boys and young men can go and their parents feel that they are updated in every way." SOMETHING NEW Come and spend an evening of Pleasure with the Young People's Volunteer Association of Trinity A. M. E. Church, Friday evening, November 22, 1912. Dainty bors will be auctioned to the highest bidders and each gent will be expected to entertain the lady whose box he buys. Admission 19 Cents. Refreshments in abundance. Frank Burrs and O. Gibson Aucunleers. E. Stella Barnes. President. Hearriette Joshson. Rev. Sec. Mamie Houston. Pin. Sec. Samuel Ewell. Treas. Rev. A. L. Gaines. Pastor. THE TROUBADORS will present a new and beautiful Sacred Service at the Metropolitan Sunday School Parlors Sunday, November 24th, at 5 p.m. Positively a Silver offering at the door. Rev. John A. Holmes, Pastor. Mr. James Harris, President. Mrs. E. J. Truxon, Leader. PROF. KELLY WILLIER Dean of Arts and Sciences of Howard University, Washington. D.C., will deliver a lecture under the auspices of the Lecture Society of Sharon Baptist Church, Carey and Pressman streets, Monday night, November 25th. Look for ad in the "Afro" next week. A week's meeting has been held at Grace Presbyterian Church this week. Rev. Dr. Gaines, of Trinity Church, preached there Tuesday night. The annual Woman's Day services will be held this Sunday. LPARN SHORTHAND. The Association Institute College offers 1000 courses in shorthand free by mail. Regular $35.90 mail course. See and in another place. Address Association Institute College. 718 N. Caroline street, Białomire, Md. No postals. Furnished or unfurnished room for rent. Apply 559 Laurens street. ROOM & BOARD—Also table boarders. First class home cooking. Address, 1403 Myrle avenue Home Mission Campaign Monday, November 18. John Washig M. E. Church. S.p. speaker—Mrs. James E. Gilber, president of Washington District, Baltimore Conference. Wednesday, November 20. St. Paul M. E. Church. S.p. speaker—Mrs. Chase Routh, corre- sponding secretary of Baltimore Conference, W. H. M. S. Friday, November 22. Centenmi- Friedrich, November 14, 2014 Chemical M. Schmidt, S. g., sp. spectra A RARE TREAT THE HAMPTON Which has charmed aud try, and who have delight ditions at the World In B Will Sing for the benefit of the Fresh Air Circle, Sun., Nov. 24. Miss Ida R. Cun A LITTLE D ...THANKSGIVEN GIVEN BY KERI Galilean Fishermen's Hall, (Thanksgiv ADMISSION 25 CENTS. 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 NOW OPEN F HAMPTON QUARTET has charmed audiences all over the world who have delighted thousands by the World In Baltimore now at the benefit of the Colored Empty Stock Circle, Sun., Nov. 24. 5 P. M. Place announced Miss Ida R. Cummings, President. A LITTLE DIFFERENT! THANKSGIVING DANCE EVEN BY KERR'S ORCHESTRA Fishermen's Hall, Thursday, Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Night) SION 25 CENTS. Same Old Continuous THE PALM FIRST=CLASS RESTAURANT 102 W. BIDDLE STREET established stand of "The Myrtle" have been fully renovated. No paints having been spared, eating house in the city. Day and Sunday Dinners a Special AND EFFICIENT SERVICE GUARANTEE Your patronage kindly solicited. WM. B. TAYLOR, Pro OPEN FOR BUSIN Which has charmed audiences all over the country, and who have delighted thousands by their renditions at the World in Baltimore now at the Lyric Will Sing for the benefit of the Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle, Sun., Nov. 24. 5 P. M. Place announced later. Min. N. P. Cummins, President. Galilean Fishermen's Hall, Thursday, Nov. 28th, 1912 (Thanksgiving Night) The old established stand of "The Myrule" have been rebuilt and thoroughly renovated. No paints having been spared to make this the best eating house in the city. Holiday and Sunday Dinners a Specialty. QUICK AND EFFICIENT SERVICE GUARANTEED. Your patronage kindly solicited. HOUSES FOR SALE on terms to suit on Druid ision St., Argyle Ave., Flyr Carey St., Calhoun St., St every cross street from I buy before seeing my list. phone, or drop a postal. J. Welsh, 2024 W. Sarat 2253. Call fro to suit on Druid Hill Ave., Etting St. Argyle Ave., Myrtle Ave., Carrollt Calhoun St., Stricker St., Mount as street from Hoffman to Baker e seeing my list. Call and see me. drop a postal. n, 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 JOHN H. 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Cruso, of Washington, was in the city last week the guest of her mother, Mrs. Lewis, of 1828 David Hill avenue. Miss Sadie Jefferson of 542 W. Lafayette avenue is committed to her home by illness. Mrs. Annie Smith of 16 W. 1838 street New York is visiting her sister Mrs. Mary Thompson and her cousin Mrs. Elia Harris of 1933 Brent street for a period of ten days. Mrs. Lucy Thomas, who has been ill at her home, 447 W. Henrietta street, is in a greatly improved condition. Major R. R. Moton, of Hampton Institute was a visitor her last Saturday. While here he called on a number of friends and also over to the Lyric to see "The World in Baltimore." Mrs. Lula Richardson of 821 N. Estown street has returned from Wilmington, where she same in a church concert. Mrs. Morton Chase, of 1400 Mosher street was successfully operated, upon for tumor at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Monday afternoon. Progressive Leader In The City James H. Hayes, who led the fight that the Progressives made among colored voters in various sections of the country, was a caller at the office of the Afro-American Ledger Tuesday afternoon. He was full of optimism for the final triumph of the Progressive principles. Voted for Permaneni Body. Nearly two hundred men who supported the Bull Moose candidates in the recent election met at Moses Hall Tuesday night, and voted to effect a permanent organization in behalf of the principles of the Progressive party. Strong speeches urging the necessity for a permanent city wide organization were made by number of gentlemen. A meeting will be called in the near future to perfect the organization. Joseph P. Evans presided. Read An Interesting Paper Rev. C. W. Mossell pastor of Wayman Memorial A. M. E. Church, read an interesting paper at the weekly meeting of the A. M. E. Ministers' Meeting Monday on "Which is the More Advantageous, Industrial or Higher Education, or Both?" He declared that both kinds were equally essential. Those who discussed the paper included Rev. J. G. Martin, J. W. Norris, J. W. McDonald, Joseph Gwynn and M. F. Sykes. Harvest Home Celebrated A harvest home was held at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church this week. During the week, Revs. Thomas H. Lee, M. F. Sydes, M. J. Naylor and P. W. Wortham preached. The Southland Nightingales, a company of jubilee singers, sang Wednesday night. Rev. J. W. McDonald is pastor of the Church. Mrs. Paul Lawson Buried The funeral of Mrs. Lawson, who died at the Johns Hopkins Hospital last Wednesday, was held at Sharon Baptist Church last Friday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander. Interment was in Mr. Auburn Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Paul J. Lawson. FENNELL'S PHARMACY DRUID HILL AVE & BIDDLE ST. 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