The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER --- VOL. XXI NO.15. CHARGES THAT SAVOR OF GRAFT Philadelphia Paper Alleges Politicians Have Used Money For Fat Salaries WANT $30,000 MORE FOR EXPOSITION No Permanent Arrangements Seem To Have Been Made Philadelphia, December 5.—Local politicians were greatly stirred by the publication in the North American of the allegation that the bulk of the $20,000 which the last State Legislature appropriated toward an exposition to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the issuance of Lincoln Emancipaton Proclamation has been spent in providing berths for politicians. According to the North American nearly $10,000 has been spent in salaries alone, and the promoters of the project do not know whether the exposition will be held next September in Musical Fund Hall or Fairmount Park. The assertion is made that the promoters of the scheme expect to ask the incoming legislature to appropriate an additional $30,000 toward the project. The exposition scheme is in charge of Harry W. Bass and a committee of fellow members of the State Legislature, and the assertion is made that the scheme has been used to bolster the political supremacy of the Hall Seger combination in the Seventh ward. The headuarters of the exposition boomer has been in the old Senate Club, for which a rental of $50 a month for the use of furniture and building is being paid. A branch office has also opened in Pittsburg, and a statewide plan to sell exposition souvenir certificates at 50 cents each has been put in operation to secure funds. The plans for the celebration of the semi-centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation are the result of a suggestion that Raymond Wheatley, of Baltimore, made to James H. W. Howard, a prominent Harrisburg Democrat several years ago. Mr. Howard, it is said, liked the Baltimoreans suggestion, and went to the Legislature with a request that $20,000 be appropriated to start the project. Politicians in the Legislature, along with Representative Bass, fell in line with the idea. The appropriation was made by the legislature, and sanctioned by Governor Tener, but Mr. Howard, who originally brought the project to the attention of the Legislature, was left out of the scheme for running things. The politicians grabbled everything and Howard went out of the State to hustle for the Democracy. It is said that it was Mr. Howard's plans, if he had not been frozen out to incorporate an exposition company and to ask the legislature for an additional $50,000, so as to have a creditable affair. The politicians in charge of the proposed exposition have not seen fit to take out incorporation papers. The New Jersey Legislature has also appropriated $20,000 to enable New Jersey citizens to be represented. Chicago Dec. 6.—Jack Johnson and his bride. Lucille Cameron, are spending their honeymoon motoring through Illinois. The champion wanted to go to New York, but the court would not allow it. Bishop Hurst Lays Down the Law (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Monticell, Fla., December 5.—"There must not be any coercion on the part of anyone, no abuse, no harsh words unbrotherly rebuk," was the declaration made by Bishop John Hurst at the opening session of the Florida Conference yesterday. "No man must be whipped up to duty," he continued, "as it is not necessary nor is it Christlike. If any man fails to measure up to that is required of him, if he fails to understand that this work requires his very life and he is not willing to give it, he will be seen sliding gently down and out." Mrs. Hurst will preside over the session of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society tomorrow. BLACK CABINET HOLD CONSOLATION SUPPER Washington, December 5. The "Black Cabinet" had a consolation dinner a few evenings ago. The dinner was the result of a suggestion made by Dr. Booker T. Washington, who added to the hint by sending along rour fat possum and some Tuskegee sweet potatoes. All of the "Cabinet" was there at Gray's where the festivities were held, along with a few of their friends who came along to sorrow with them over the prospect of Demo ratic Negroes getting their places. Ralph Tyler, Judge Terrell, J. C. Napier, James A. Cobb, W. H. Lewis, Whitfield McKinlay were among the big job holders present. Dr. A. M. Curtis convulsed those present by reading the following abelgram, which purported to come from Bermuda: To Dr. A. M. Curtis, 1939-13. Aboard Steamship Bermudian, en route Bermuda: Am on my way to Salt Kettle, Bermuda, for a conference with President elect Wilson pretaining to appointments of colored men to federal positions at Washington. Shall recommend retention of one office holder in person of Henry Lincoln Johnson, whom Gov. Wilson thinks should be reappointed. The Governor feels he owes his election more to Col. Johnson than any other one man, for it was his personal efforts with the colored delegates from Georgia which made President Taft's nomination secure and his defeat sure. We think that the federal positions in Washington should go to the "faithfuls" in the District of Columbia, for the following reasons: The Democratic victory has been so widespread there are loaves' sufficient in the States and cities to go around to the fellows who have worked for State and municipal tickets. We feel that those in Washington will be better acquainted with said positions as they know the "ropes." We have selected the following for Judge Terrell's position, Judge E. M. Hewlett; for R. W. Tyler's position, R. R. Horner; for J. C. Napiers position, Rev. Milton Walden; Wm. Lewis', Nap Marshall; for J. A. Cobb's, Bob Waring; for Whitfield McKinlay's, Samuel C. Foley. Don't let the newspapers get this information, as it may cause some embarrassment to Gov. Wilson. This is confidential. Signed, Bishop Alexander Walters. BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, DEC. 7, 1912. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS BANQUETTED Men of Every Political Shade of Opinion Honor Noted LETTER RECEIVED FROM WOODROW WILSON Speakers Praise The Bishop's Efforts to Divide the Co- (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) New York, December 5.—150 men of both races, representing all shades of oponion and all walks of life, attended a banquet in honor of Bishop Alexander Walters at Young's Casino last night. Republicans, Democrats, and Progressives were all there to do honor to the man, who as president of the National Democratic Colored League, led the fight among the colored voters of the country in the interest of Woodrow Wilson and the National Democrat ticket. Some of the leading lights in the New York United Colored Democracy were conspicuous by their absence. Letters and telegrams of regret were received from President elect Woodrow Wilson, Henry Watterson, and men of both races. Mrs Lelia Walters, wife of the guest of honor, had a seat at the guest's table. Each speaker praised the great work of the Bishop in trying to break up the solid Negro support of the Republicans, and he was hailed as the man leading the fight for the second emancipation The following toasts were responded to: "Our Guest," A. B. Cosey, New Jersey; "The Political Evolution of a Race," Thomas A. Church, Memphis, Tenn.; "The Advance of the Negro at the Bar," J. Frank Wheaton; "The Influence of the Pulpit on Public Thought," Rev. R. C. Ranson, editor of the A. M. E. Church Review; "Training the Voters of Tomorrow," Dr. W. L. Bulkley; "The Elements of Leadership," Hon. Charles W. Anderson "The Demands of Human Brotherhood," Dr. Owen M. Waller; "The United Colored Democracy," H. M. Robinson; "The Power of Organization," Robert F. McIntire; "The Negro and the Tariff," D. Macon Webster; "The Dawn of Political Freedom," George Harris, of the Amsterdam News, and "The Power of the Press," Fred. Moore, of the New York Age. James L. Curtis was toastmaster. WALTERS PRAISES THE PRESS When Bishop Walters rose to respond he was loudly cheered and was greeted by the chataquua salute. It was fully 5 minutes before the great churchman could be heard. He said in part: "I have not words sufficient at my command to express my thanks to the committee, headed by my good friend, Gaines and Curtis, for this expression of your confidence and esteem. I have been in public life since I was a boy, ever struggling as best I could for the rights of my people. When I entered the ministry many of my friends urged men to give up politics as they called it but I told them that if to speak out in behalf of an oppressed people and to urged men to vote for men and measures which I had deemed best for the interest of my race, was politics then I would continue in it. "I am deeply grateful to the colored press, regardless of its P. politics, for its most generous treatment of me during the campaign. I consider the press one of the most potent agencies for racial uplift that we have and I appreciate its great influence for good. "I owe more to the press than I have language to express. It is my earnest desire and shall be my best endeavor to live, and act worthy of your confidence of high esteem. "With our leaders the interest of our race should be paramount. No discordant note should be sounded by any black man. Let us all labor to create the impression that we expect just as much if not more, of the Democrats than we received at the hands of the Republican party. Annual Banquet of Annapolis, Md., December 4. The annual banquet of the business men of this city was held last Friday at the New Clay Street Hall. Covers were laid for 50 and the utmost good will prevailed throughout the evening. The affair was given under the auspices of the Annapolis Negro Business League, of which Mr. N. O. Cully is president. During the evening toasts were responded to by Wiley H. Bates, J. H. Murphy, of Baltimore, and others. The toasts were for President Taft, President-elect Wilson and former President Roosevelt. H. Valentine was toastmaster. Among the leading spirits in the league are: Perry P. Dobson, John B. Harvey, W. H. Butler, W. H. Howard W. H. Bates, J. W. Russell, Napoleon Johnson, James Harris and Jesse James. North Carolina Society Atlanta, Ga., December 5. North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association has just deposited $20,000 with the State Insurance Commission as a protection to the policy holders in Georgia. The company previously invested $5,000 in State securities, and when the demand for an additional $20,000 was made, the money was forthcoming immediately. The company has home offices at Durham, N. C., and is one of the strongest of its kind. It has on deposit with the North Carolina Insurance Commission. $20,000 and beides owns 75,000 worth of unencumbered real estate. PRICE THREE CENTS MASS MEETING IN INTEREST OF TUSKEGEE Three Thousand People Hear Dr Booker T. Washington Speak In Philadelphia COSTS $275,000 A YEAR TO RUN INSTITUTION (Special to The Atro-American Ledger.) Philadelphia, December 4.—The value of widespread education and the work that Tuskegee is doing along that line was the dominant note in speeches delivered at a mass meeting in the interest of Tuskegee institute last night. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Armstrong Association of Philadelphia and was attended by 3,000 persons. The speakers included Mayor Blankenburg, Dr. P. P. Claxton, United States Commissioner of Education; Dr. L. S. Rowe and Dr. Booker T. Washington, Harry Burleigh, of New York, sang plantation melodies. DR. WASHINGTON'S ADDRESS Dr. Washington said among other things: "As indicating the far reaching influence of the work of such institutions as Tuskegee, Hampton and others, I have just come from witnessing a remarkable demonstration in the heart of Mississippi I have just been taking part in the formal opening of the first cotton seed oil mill that was ever constructed and paid for by members of my race This cottonseed oil mill cost practically $100,000. This mill is located in the town of Mound Bayou, Miss., a community, composed entirely of black people, with a black mayor, a black board of aldermen, a black depot agent, black people in charge of the telephone system—in a word, it is a self governing, self-respecting Negro town with a population of about 7000 people. "There were present at this formal opening between eight and ten thousand colored people, and on the same grounds with them were many of the best white people of Mississippi and Tennessee, who seemed just as proud of the launching of this commercial enterprise as were the black people themselves. "The existence and growth of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama is largely due to the people of Philadelphia. It was in 1884 that I first came here in search of aid and encouragement in building up this institution. From that time until the present the people of Philadelphia have generously supported this institution. "Starting with practically nothing, we now have at Tuskegee a student body of about 1,600 men and women, gathered from all parts of this country, and from 16 foreign countries, and 180 instructors and helpers. From practically no property to begin with, our trustees now own and control property at Tuskegee to the value of more that $1,000,000. 'Men and women trained at Tuskegee have established 16 branch schools, located in various portions of the South, which are producing on a smaller scale the work of the parent institution. TWO PURPOSES. 'The work of the educated Negro in the South is in two directions. First, the elevation of the PLAN OF THE INSTITUTE Negro race; second the conversion of the Southern white man to the point where he will be willing, even anxious to help in the elevation of the race through the education and through a distribution of the public school fund. "The Negro does not ask aid in the direction of providing himself with the present necessities of life, such as food, clothes and shelter. These, ever since he became free, he has supplied for himself, and it is very seldom that in any part of the country one finds a black mans hands reached out from a corner of a street asking for personal charity. "It costs us to carry on the work at Tuskegee, with all its extension departments, covering a large portion, of the South, about $275,000 a year. We have an income of about $100,000 from our endowment, which we can depend upon. Aside from this we have to secure the money wherever we can get it in the form of $50 scholarships. "The result of the work of such institutions as Tuskegee and Tuskegee is by no means the only school performing this kind of service for the country—has. in my opinion amply justified itself to the change of the white Southern opinion toward the Negro, and in the elevation of the Negro himself. RISE OF THE RACE "We have laid great stress from the beginning upon the importance of our people getting land and tying themselves to the soil, and this is the doctrine that our graduates are preaching throughout the South. One result of this influence can be seen in the fact that while the number of farmers of the entire country increased during the last decade by 9 per cent, the number of farmers in the South increased by 19 per cent. The Negro farmers in the South now own 20,000,000 acres of land, a territory equal to that of the States of Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, a Rhode Island. "In 1861 the Russian serfs were freed. When I was in Russia some months ago, I found that in six of the most fertile provinces of western Russian 14,000,000 persons had accumulated about $500,000,000 worth of property, or $36 per capita. In contrast to this, the Negroes of the United States, after 50 years of freedom, have accumulated about $700,000,000 worth of property, or about $70 per capita. In the same Russian provinces only 30 per cent of the Russian serfs are able to read and write. In the United States, while when Mr. Lincoln freed us only 3 per cent could read or write, today 68 per cent. can read and write. But the work in the South is far from complete. Race prejudice, ignorance, degradation and poverty still hover over and hold back a large section of that country." A number of prominent young men and women of he city have oragnized a Forum in which subjects of local importance will be discussed. Meetings will be held every Sunday afternoon at Young's Hall, 1901 Druid Hill avenue, from 4.30 to 6 P. M., and attractive programs will be provided. There are already about 50 members in the oragnization. Hugh E. Macbeth, editor of the Baltimore Times, will be the principal speaker at the meeting this Sunday afternoon. Miss Maudella Brown will give a piano selection, Miss Cecie Coombs will sing a solo, and Mr. William Anderson will present the chronicle. Mr. W. Ashbie Hawkins was elected temporary president, and P. D. G. Pennintgon, secretary. Growth of Prejudice on Account of Color as Experienced by Afro-Americans at the Nation's Capital Necessitates Renewed Effort to Combat Its Baneful Effects Elsewhere. By R. W. THOMPSON. Washington—Flying the banner of Equal Rights to All," a number of colored men of country wide prominence in business and in the professions have formed in this city an organization known as the "National Civil Rights Protective association," which bids fair to exert a farreaching influence and to inaugurate a revolution in conditions that affect the well-being of the race. The founders of the association in their declaration of principles call attention to the deplorable fact that the colored people of the United States are rapidly being deprived of their civil and political rights, that one by one the privileges guaranteed by the constitution and the laws are being taken away. Outrage has followed outrage, practically unrebuked, until now the race has been reduced to a state akin to slavery—barred from hotels, theaters and other places of public accommodation and recreation, jimcrowed on railroad trains and street cars in many sections of the land and often denied a fair hearing in the courts. It is the intention of the association to combine into one great national organization. All members of the race, wherever found, are invited to join the organization to contend before the courts and in every other legitimate way for equal and exact justice for all mankind. "regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude." It is the purpose of the association, first of all, to test the constitutionality of the incarcerar car law. This infra- A. B. L. MIZLENDEZ RING, ESQ. mous statute is believed to be unconstitutional in many of its aspects if not all. It is held to be eminently unjust, unfair and un-American to force a man because of his color to pay a first class fare on a common carrier and receive third class accommodations. Colored people are jincrowed even at the Union station restaurant, and more than one restaurant in government buildings refuse to serve colored people. All this, it is pointed out, exists in the District of Columbia, on federal soil, notwithstanding the civil rights bill, for which the immortal Summer so carnely contended and for which he virtually laid down his life. Distranchisement in nearly all of the southern states, lynching, denial of adequate appropriations for the education of colored children, segregation in undesirable sections in cities, nonenforcement of laws looking to the betterment of the race in industrial and agricultural pursuits, ill treatment in prisons and on chain gangs and the failure of the courts to grant impartial trials to colored persons accused of crime are some of the evils which the National Civil Rights Protective association aims to correct. L. Melendez King, the president, is a product of the University of Michigan and of Howard university. He has been actively engaged in the practice of law, a Washington since 1890, having his office during the entire time at 600 F street northwest, where the headquarters of the association are now established. He was special attorney for number of years of the Order of Elks. He is also grand supreme governor of the Knights of Malachites, an organization having similar objects to those of the National Civil Rights association. Mr. King has figured in some of the most important legal battles ever fought at the bar of the District. Wilson Wood, the vice president, is a clerk in the United States pension office, having been appointed to that position from Mississippi about twenty-five years ago. He is a man of fine intellectual attainments, and is thoroughly interested in the welfare of Mount Olivet Baptist Church Has The Holy Place of Mennonah Man Thriffy Society of Young Men. The first public mass meeting and installation of the officers of the Young Men's Modern Idea club of the Mount Olivet Baptist church, in New York, which occurred recently, was attended by representatives from the various city churches, social clubs and neighborhood workers' organizations. The Rev. William P. Hayes, pastor of the church, was master of ceremonies. The literary program consisted of vocal and instrumental music. The address of welcome was delivered by Arthur L. Morris. The principal address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, pastor of the Concord Baptist church, in Brooklyn. Dr. Moss delivered a timely and inspiring address, taking for his subject "Opportunity." The installation address was delivered by Eugene Kinckle Jones, field secretary for the National League on Urban Conditions Among Colored People. A brief sketch of the club was given by Frank E. Wallace. Tokens of appreciation for the services rendered the organization by Miss Richetta G. Randolph were presented to her by Clarence E. Willnams. Mrs. C. Almce Hayes and G. Gladstone Marshall were pianist and organist for the occasion respectively. The officers of the Young Men's Modern Idea club for 1912-13 are: Rev. Dr. William P. Hayes, honorary president; Charles C. Allison, Jr., president; B. Bray Puris, first vice president; Clarence E. Williams, second vice president; Frank E. Wallace, secretary; Reginald Mitchell, assistant secretary; John E. Stokes, treasurer; Richard Bacot, chaplain, and Nelson Burge, sergeant-at-arms. MACLEAN MEMORIAL FUND. National Association Honors Memory of Mrs. M. D. Maclean. The movement recently started by the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People to raise a fund to be known as the Mary Dunlap Maclean memorial fund" is worthy of the highest praise. This special fund is to be used for the publication of the literature of the association. Mrs. Maclean was devoted to the colored people and strove to improve their condition, and it is desired by the association to continue the work she loved Miss Mary White Ovington is secretary of the memorial committee, and those interested may send remittances to her at 26 Vesey street, New York. NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION'S AMBITION. Secretary Boyd Outlines Big Campaign In Nashville Globe. The Nashville (Tenn.) Globe in its holiday number devotes four columns to the object and aims of the National Negro Press association. It gives the full list of the general officers and also members of the executive committee by states as far as possible, in accordance with the decision of the last annual meeting. Henry Allen Boyd, corresponding secretary, has already done a large work in communicating with editors, publishers and general newspaper correspondents with a view of having them enroll as members of the association. His efforts have thus far been eminently successful, and the outlook for a strong, effective organization is indeed bright. Farreaching in effect on the Negro newspapers, denominated and secular, will be the advanced steps now being made by the National Negro Press association, says the Globe. The election of Henry Allen Boyd as corresponding secretary, whose duty it is to keep alive the interests of the association, as well as keep in touch with the hundreds of newspapers now being published, will put the work of the association before a larger number of publishers. Secretary Boyd is already "on the job," sending out scores of letters, not only to the executive committee, but to the members and affiliated newspapers. All are showing a deep interest in the great plans that are being pushed for the enlargement of the association, which has for its motto, "For the Highest Development of Negro Journalism." "One of the first plans to be pushed to a successful culmination." says the corresponding secretary after a lengthy correspondence with the president and the chairman of the executive committee. "will be the compiling and issuing of a national Negro newspaper directory, a publication that will give the name of every Negro newspaper and magazine published in the United States. Other plans, according to President Thompson, will be the forming of a plate and reciprocal news service and standardization of advertising matter for the Negro press and papers in the United States. Underlying all of this, declares Secretary Boyd, before many years elapse will come the daily newspaper for the black man, with a complete news service that will handle news for the Negro daily press as is being handled now for the daily newspapers published by white men. Ministers' Wives Form Organization. The wives of the ministers of the Pittsburgh conference of the A. M. E. church have organized under the name of the Silver Cord association. At a meeting of the association recently held a permanent body was perfected with Mrs. Lucille Lewis as the corre- apending secretary. VIRGINIA'S SONS MAKE PROGRESS PLEASING LITERARY PROGRAM Mutual Benefit Corporation Composed of Native Born Virginians Is Doing Splendid Work For Its Members. Historical Salutatory by Dodson—Dr. Waller's Opinistic Address. Brooklyn—The fifteenth anniversary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia recently held at the Bridge Street A.M. E. church, in this city, was largely attended by members of the various fraternal orders and the general public. The literary and social features of the occasion were thoroughly enjoyed by the patrons and members. From the very beginning of its career the society made it a rule to pay its obligations promptly adopted as the watchword for its members, "Keep yourselves financial." With this wise admonition kept steadily in mind, coupled with the scriptural motto, "Let brotherly love continue," the organization has experienced little difficulty in keeping its financial record of members in good shape. Upon the recommendation of the board of directors last summer the society has largely increased the amount of dues paid to members when ill and also the amount paid to the widow or heirs at the death of a member. With this increase in the benefits to members, the society looks forward with much optimism for a larger membership during the fiscal year which begins the first of next January. During the fifteen years of its existence it has lost seventeen members by death and has paid in death claims $300. The society is duly incorporated under the laws of the state of New York as a membership corporation organized for the purpose of giving financial aid to its members when ill and otherwise according to its constitution and by laws. The jurisdiction of the society is Greater New York, with headquarters in Brooklyn. The literary program was presided over by the Rev. Dr. William R. Lawton, pastor of St. James' Presbyterian church, New York. Dr. C. P. Cole, pastor of the Bridge Street A. M. E. church, extended a hearty welcome to the society after an anthem by the choir of the church. The historical salutatory bearing on the work of the organization was delivered by N. Barnett Dodson, who was for four years president of the society. The principal address was made by the Rev. Owen M. Waller, M. D., a recent member of the society. Dr. Waller's words of advice and encouragement were much appreciated by the audience. The speaker directed his remarks to the business life of the race in the community. Co-operation and organization were pointed out as essential elements in the struggles of a race to win success. Dr. Waller said that he was proud to be called a Virginian and was also proud to be a member of such a body of men. Instrumental and vocal selections were rendered by Miss J. Crabb, Charles Waters and Mrs. Sarah F. Russell. Mrs. Laura A. Hall gave one of her best humorous readings, which kept the audience in a happy mood from beginning to end. Speaking for the women of Virginia, Mrs. W. H. Lawton gave a description of her recent trip south, in which she noted the progress of the race along different lines of business. In a few brief remarks Dr. W. M. Moss, pastor of the Concord Baptist church, said that in the main Virginians in this section were making good. He urged that the society go forward and in due time let its great work and name rest in a hall or other buildings to mark the thrift and industry of men in the old dominion. The closing remarks were made by President Charles H. Turner and ex-President Peter H. Fisher, Sr., who expressed the society's appreciation to the audience and those who participated in the program for their presence and co-operation. The officers of the society and members of the board of directors are: Charles H. Turner, president; L. H. Berry, vice president; G. H. Carter, treasurer; H. G. Byrd, recording secretary; P. H. Fisher, financial secretary; A. Durrell, Jr., corresponding secretary; Alex Brown, chaplain; J. S. Watkins, sergeant-at-arms. Board of Directors—L. H. Berry, chairman; Charles J. D. Kemp, secretary; G. H. Carter, treasurer; P. H. Fisher, Charles H. Turner, G. W. Gatewood, H. G. Byrd, R. S. McClellan and H. S. Newton. Mr. John W. Winter is chairman of the banking and sick committees. Does Not Entertain Color Prejudice. In a recent letter-to N. Barnett Dodson, editor of the Afro-American page, American Press Association, New York, the Rev. J. V. Loveless, minister of the First Presbyterian church, Lake Arthur, N. M., says, "I am a southern white man who long ago got rid of those foolish ideas of race prejudice of every kind toward the Negro." Now, these are the sentiments of a real man, who believes in respecting the rights of human beings, whether clothed in black, brown, yellow or white skin. The Man That Watched By HELOISE BRAYTON After the weddin' Cy Mawkins allowed he'd got to go west to look arter a farm his father had bought some time afore he died. Mabel she didn't want him to go right off, jest bein' married, but Cy he's not one o' them kind to throw things away, and he wanted to lease the farm for the next season. If he didn't do notin' to once it 'ud have to remain vacant, 'cause it was January, and there was somep'n to do after plowin' time. So Mabel she didn't object. Cy, havin' got a nice little wife, fell as if he'd bought a thoroughbred colt that mought be mistreated or somebody mought get away with while he wasn't around. He had a special friend, Tom Jinkins, that he knowed he could rely on, and he says to Tom, says he: "Tom, I'm goin' west to see about leasin' my farm. I'm goin' to stay till I find a party to take it, so I may not be back for several weeks. It's kind o' hard on me to leave a new wife right after marryin', and it's hard on Mabel too. I wish you'd go in and see her once in awhile, take her to Sunday evenin' meetin' and if a bang up good show comes along take her to see it. That way she won't be se jonesome." "All right, Cy. Anything else?" "No," said Cy thoughtfully, "nothing particuler. You mought keep an eye on Pete Owsley while I'm gone. Pete and Mabel were mighty thick oncec. I didn't know but she'd marry him 'stead o' me. Course I have perfect confidence in Mabel, but I don't see no use leavin' a stable door open without no good reason." "Reckon I catch on, Cy. I'll jest keep my eye skinned." "Course it wouldn't do to let Mabel know about it. She might not like it." "I understand. Muni's the word." The first Saturday night after Cy went away Tom slicked up and went to see the bride. He thornt she'd understand his comin' better if he told her Cy was affeured she'd be lonesome and known he was comin'. So he told her so. That was all right. She allowed Cy was mighty thornt. They passed a pleasant evenin' together, and Tom said he'd drop in once in awhile again. The next time he did who should he find there but Pete Owsley. Pete and Mabel had been jist friendly like, and Cy's thinkin' there was anything more between 'em was notnin' but natural jealousy. Mabel she done the 'best she could to entertain two callers to once, but Tom he made it kind a hard for her, secin' her husban' had told him he didn't want Pete hangin' around. Fact is Tom tried to set Pete out. Soon as Pete got on to that he jist allowed he'd set there all night after he'd he drive out that way. The end of it was that Mabel had to give 'em a broad hint to go, and they both went out at the same time. "You seemed kind o' huffy tonight." said Pete to Tom as they went along the road together under the starlight. "Waal, Cy Mawkins is a mighty good friend o' mine, and he asked me to keep his wife from hein' lonesome while he was away. I didn't expect to see you there." "Why not?" "Waal, I heered you and Mabel was kind o' thick onset, and I allowed a man that had been thick with another man's wife before she was married and had lost her wouldn't think it just right as soon as the man that beat him went away to go snoopin' around." "Oh, ye didn't? Waal, all I got to say is that when I call on anybody I ain't goin' to ask your permission." Jist then the road forked, and they took different forks. Pete told Mabel all about Tom's interference, and she sent right off for Tom and wanted to know what it meant. Toin tried to take the 'sponsibility on his own shoulders', but it wasn't no use. Mabel knew Cy had allers been jealous of Pete and that Cy and Tom was close friends. Takin' these two with the fact that Cy had asked Tom to look out for her, she suspected Cy had told Tom to look out for Pete too. Wimmen is kind o' contrary. Mabel managed the matter in her own way. She played soft to Tom, and Tom knew that Pete come to see her often. She got Tom all mixed up so he didn't know whether he was on his head or his heels. She was mad at her husband' for settin' a watch on her, as she called it, and mnd at Tom for bein' the watch set, but she allowed she'd shove all the punishment onter Tom. Cy got home in the evenin'. Mabel knowed he was comin' and managed to git Tom and Pete there at the same time. When Cy come up the walk to his home he heered two men a-jawin' at each other. He heered his bussum friend Tom Jinkins goin' for Pete, tellin' him that if he ever come there ag'in he'd chau him up. Cy went in, and there was his wife settin' by the lamp sewin' as unconcerned as possible. Both the men looked at him, surprised, and Tom, suddenly comin' to himself, looked as if he'd like to git out through a knothole. "Cy," said his wife, "don't be skewed. You told Tom to take keer of me, and he's been doin' of it. Next time you go 'way you better set Pete to take keer o' Tom." Wual, Cy, he tuk it good matured like, and his wife, seein' she'd got the best of 'em all, lafed. Groceries. Groceries. S E E C T G R O C E R I E S Winchester and Calhoun Streets. We all cannot teach school, nor can all be dress makers, hence we have entered business. We are here to serve you. Let us fill your Grocery orders. We will call for and deliver all orders in Select Meat and Groceries. Write or Phone Us. Madison 3875 M. Minnie lola Martin, 1160 Calhoun & Winchester Sts. GROCERY STORE Who can urnish a funeral for $10.00 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. He can furnish you carriages for Funerals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, etc., from his own stables at the most reasonable rates. You need not come to see him, just call Wish to announce to the generous public that I am still doing business at my old stand, 578 W. BIDDLE ST. Thanking the public for all past favors and hoping for a continuance of the same. Carriage for hire for weddings, parties and funerals, and special attention given to all orders day or night. Yours, ALEX, HEMSLEY, Mt. Vernon 2578 Main Office. ! GEORGE H. HOLLAND, Manager. C. & P. Phone:692 Madison No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detectionof persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE CO. Home Office: Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured Issues The Best Contracts The Old Reliable Just put two dollars down on any Singer Sewing Machine, and pay as you like until the Spring. Then you can pay $1.50 per month on time. Where can you beat that. See us first, we send them on trial. Machines for $15.00. AT BUTLER'S, 1211 Druid Hill Ave. Most Equipped Repair Shop Up Town Phone, Madison, 3778 Most Famous Saying "What is the most famous saying ever made by man?" an editor asked. Some thought that Caesar, some thought that Socrates, some that Lincoln, some that Nelson, had said the most memorable thing, but finally the palm was awarded to Euclid, the mathematician. Euclid went to Alexandria to teach Ptolemy Soter, the king of Egypt mathematics. Ptolemy plodded at his problems a week or two and then asked Euclid impatiently if there was not some special, shorter way by which he could be taught. "Sire." Euclid answered, "there is no royal road to learning." Land of Lorna Doone Land of Lerma Doom. There are many who deny that there is any historical basis for the story of the Doones of Badgeworthy and that there was ever a giant John Ridd of Oare. But so powerful is the romantic influence of Blackmore's Exmoor story that thousands of tourists go every year to see the little church at Oare and to walk or ride on Exmoor ponies along the valley to the water slide, and, no matter if the slide be disappointingly small and there be doubts about the Doones, the fascination of the romance will, it is safe to say, prevail for many generations. Ridd or Red has been a local name in the district for a long time.—Westminster Gazette. Lalande and Neptune. The astronomer Lalande narrowly escaped being made famous by a discovery. He accidentally struck Neptune with his glass on May 8, 1785, but supposed it was a star. He put it down in his notebook as a star and recorded its exact situation. Two days later he struck it once more and made a record of it. But when he looked over his notes he found he had it down as being in two different places, and as a star cannot move in forty-eight hours he supposed he had made a mistake in one of his notes. If he had used his mind a little less mechanically he easily might have been a Columbus.—London Chronicle. Certain lizards are remarkable for the fragility of their tails, although this weakness is not always the drawback that may be imagined. The diamond tailed gecko, for instance, frequently owes its existence to the readiness with which its caudal appendage can be snapped off. This reptile, which will perch upon a rock head downward and tail in the air, is liable to be preyed upon by hawks. One of these formidable birds will swoop down upon a lizard and seize what it takes to be the head, but is really the tail. The brittle tail snaps off, and the gecko wriggles away, not much the worse, to grow another. If the Atlantic Were Lowered. The pressure of water increases with the depth. One mile down this pressure is reckoned at more than a ton to the square inch—in other words, more than 133 times the pressure of the atmosphere. The depth of the sea presents some interesting considerations. If, it is claimed by one authority, the Atlantic ocean were lowered 6,564 feet it would be reduced to half its present width. If it were lowered a little more than three miles the result would be dry land all the way between Newfoundland and Ireland. If the Mediterranean were lowered 660 feet Africa would be joined to Italy and three separate seas would remain.—Exchange. THE LAWS OF NATURE The laws of nature are just, but terrible. There is no weak mercy in them. Cause and consequence are inseparable and inevitable. The elements have no forbearance. The fire burns, the water drowns, the earth buries. And perhaps it would be well for our race if the punishment of crimes against the laws of man were as inevitable as the punishment of crimes against the laws of nature—were man as unerring in his judgments as nature.—Longfellow. RADVERTISERS Groceries. GROCERIES Calhoun Streets. We can all be dress makers, hence we We are here to serve you. Grocery orders. For all orders in Select Meat Groceries. Madison 3875 M. Calhoun & Winchester Sts. Y STORE TOADVIN..... ALL STREET, THE UNDERTAKER 100 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up. Merals, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, best reasonable rates. You need not him, just call 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. Funeral Director and Embalmer public that I am still doing business T. Thanking the public for all past of the same. Carriage for hire for special attention given to all order ISLEY, Vernon 2578 Main Office. ! LAND, Manager. C. & P. Phone:692 Madison MARYLAND HAPPENINGS Cumberland Briefs. {Special to The Afro-American Ledger.} Cumberland, December 4.—Mr. George Gates the druggist of Washington D. C., is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gates on Cumberland street. Mrs. Emma Wilson and grandson Theodore Browery have just returned from Philadelphia after a pleasant stay. Mrs. Sarah Bromrey the dermatoloigst fell across a rope at the Deal Building on Front street last evening about 6 o'clock and cut herself badly. Three stitches were required to close the wound. She was also painfully bruised. Prof. S. G. Overton spent Thanksgiving in Washington attending the Lincoln-Howard ball game. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Decatur, and Frederick streets, was crowded to the doors last evening when memorial services of Fort Cumberland Lodge. 176, I. B. P. O. Elks of the World were held. This was Fort Cumberland Lodge's first public appearance and they made a creditable showing. The church was appropriately decorated with ferns and potted plants. A large Elk's head was hung over the American colors back of the pulpit and elk antlers were very conspicuous. Music was rendered by the Metropolitan church choir under the direction of Madam Stella Anderson Travers. The order of exercises included: prayer by Rev. Jackson, pastor of the church, who also delivered the eulogy and recitation and addresses by Madame Dora Watson Freeman and Mrs. Martha Burgess. The Roll of Honor—Brother William Simpson, died February, 1912. Officers Fort Cumberlandld Lodge No. 176.—Exalted Ruler, Edward Clark; esteemed leading knight, D. Thomas Baker; esteemed Loyal Knight, John Campbell; esteemed lecturing knight, S. Maynard Burgee; secretary, Harry Jones, treasure George Palmore; tyler, Armand Bromery; esquire, John Woodson; trustees, Aaron Biggs, John Preston, Robt. Cousin. Frederick Happenings. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Frederick. Md., Dec. 2,—Mr. Elijah Davis, one of the best known citizens, died at his home, 203 Degrange street, on Wednesday evening at 5:25 o'clock, of a paralytic stroke. Mr. Davis had been in ill health for the past four years. He was born in Montgomery county, April, 1827. He was a member of Asbury M. E. Church and a devout Christian. He was a class leader and steward. He was also a member of Evening Star Pasture, No. 13, G. U O., of Nazarites and was employed for many years at the Woman's College. He was twice married, his first wife was Miss Elizabeth Milberry and the second wife was Mrs. Annie M. Husbands who still survives. One daughter and two brothers also survive him. The funeral took place Friday at 3 o'clock from the church of which he was a member, and was conducted by the pastor, Rev. L. J. Valentine, Rev. Douglass Hooff, and Prof. J. H. Apple Interment was in Greenmount Cemetery. Catonsville Items. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Catonsville, Md., December 3.—Mrs. Mary J. Bennett, wife of Isaac Bennett, has leased a cottage at Narragansett Pier, where he will conduct a laundry. Mrs. Ella M. Hayes, of 84 Winters avenue, spent Thanksgiving in Washington visiting Mrs. William Thompson, of 527 E. street, N. E. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burton entertained the wife of Rev. L. James, of Morning Star Baptist Church, last Sunday evening. Miss Florence Stewart spent Thanksgivig in Washington visiting friends. Mrs. Eliza Hardy had as guests at dinner Thanksgiving, Mrs. Alice Tyler, Mrs. Patience Kennedy and Master George Williams. Miss Nellie Matthews, of 121 Winters avenue will live in Baltimore during the winter. Mr. and Mrs George Crawford spent the day with Mrs. Grace Simms Sunday. Mrs. Emma Marshall gave a dinner to some our of town friends, Sunday. Services were held for the first time in the basement of the new Grace A. M. E. Church on Wednesday night. Jee. Caas. Murray is Salisbury Briefs. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Salisbury, Md., December 4. After an absence of six months Mr. Clarence West has returned home from Springfield, Mass. Prof. and Mrs. T. W. Turner, of Baltimore, spent Thanksgiving with Prof. and Mrs. Gordy. The Glee Club gave their first entertainment at Mount Ellen Baptist Church on Tuesday evening. Prof. and Mrs. Alonzo Long, of Cambridge, Md., were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarena West, this week. Mr. and Mrs. James Steward entertained Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Augusta, Miss Irene Smackins and Miss Maud Smothers at dinner Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. Robert Lee returned to her home today after visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. C. Waters. Mrs. Sadie Finney is visiting her mother, Mrs. Frank Mathewson. The Free Will Club celebrated its first anniversary with a banquet at White's Chapel Church. A fine program was rendered. Those who took part in the program were Mrs. Mayme P. Johnson, Miss Minnie Handy, Miss Pearl Holland, Mrs. Sarah Stewart, Mrs. Jannie Burbage, Mrs. Mayme P. Johnson, Edward Henderson, Mrs. Sadie Selby, Greenleaf Jones Mrs. Lottie Jones, and Rev. L. Buchanan. Notes From Easton. Special to the Afro-American Ledger. Easton, Md., December 4—A grand entertainment was given at the Samartan Hall Thursday for the benefit of the colored ward at the Emergency Hospital. Mrs. F. F. Dobson has been very sick, but is improved. Miss Hattie V. Tilghman visited friends in Cambridge Friday. Mrs. Georgia Howard, a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church is quite ill with Bright's disease. Mrs. Mary Poney, who is very ill is not expected to live. Master George Sprouse, the youngest son of Mr. Alfred Sprouse, accidentally shot Charles Poney with a cat rifle. Poney is at the Emergency Hospital. Miss Mamie Davidson, of Philadelphia, has opened a grocrey store on West Port street. Rev. S. H. Cooper, of Bethel A. M. E Church is working very ardously to raise the balance due on the mortgage debt of the church. Dr. Haige, our only physician is doing well. Rev. R. H. Wallace has been blessed with a fine son. He was born on last Friday. Miss Daisy Jenkins has been visiting friends in Philadelpeia. Miss Daisy Turner is now spending a few weeks with father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Giffin Tune, of West Port street. Miss Emma Sprouse of Easton, Md, arrived Sunday morning from Baltimore on a visit to her brother Mr. Robert Sprouse. Havre de Grace Jottings. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Havre de Grace, Dec. 4.—A big barbecue was held at the residence of Mr. John Lisby, for the benefit of St. James A. M. E. Chruch. It was well attended, and every one seemed to enjoy themsleves. A Thanksgiving supper was held at St. James A. M. E. Church last Thursday night. It lasted three nights. The A. C. E. League of St. James A. M. E. Church is doing a great work under the supervision of Mr. Abel Cromwell. Rev. H. Pritchett preached at St. Lukes A. M. E. Church Sunday night to the married men and women. Madam G. A. Ceruti of New York City HAIR SPECIALIST IS IN THE CITY Stopping at 1361 North Calhoun Street Where she will demonstrate the Wonderful Ceruti Hair Culturing Comb. Also all kinds of beautiful Hair Goods on Sale. Scalp treatment a specialty. Improvement assured. Madam Ceruti will demonstrate; at Terrell & McNeill's Drug Store, Corner Presstman & Carey Sts., Saturday Evening, November 30, 1912. Wright's rug Store, Druid Hill Ave. & Presstman St., Monday Evening, December 2, 1912. Fennell's, rug Store, Biddle & Druid Hill Ave., Wednesday Evening, December 4th, 1912. Classes for instruction in full course in hair dressing and hair THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Baltimore County News. The tenth annual missionary meeting of the Colored M. P. Church will begin Sunday at the Roland Park M. P. Church and continue during the week. Miss J. Schroeder, of West Roland Park, is convalescing from her recent illness. Grand Master Joseph P. Evans, Senior Warden John Martin and Grand Lecturer Morris C. Burke visited the Masonic lodge here a few days ago and conferred the master Mason's degree upon five canonates. TO THE LADIES ...EDUCATION... Instruction given in Hair Wool Facial Massage and Manicuring. Also in the making of Braids, Puffs, etc. Combined made up. MADAME M. A. HUNTER 737 George Street. FRIENDS ALL WANT IT Mrs. D. B. Simmons of Silex, A. The funeral of George Rice, aged 91 years, was held at Berkley, Md., Sunday. Rev. Dr. E. W. Scott, of West Roland Park, presided over the Washington District Conference of the M. P. Church, Sunday. Mrs. Mary Jones, of West Roland Park is recovering from the effects of a dose or carbolic acid, which she accidentally took. Miss Alice Lewis, and Rev. T. H. Ovelton were married in Washington a few days ago. The bride is 37 years of age and the groom 68. Miss Alice Johnson, of West Roland Park, is confined to her home by illness. A Letter For Santa Claus. Dear Santa Claus: I write to tell you what I want. I want a rain cane, a gold ring, a box of candy, a new doll, and my little calico dolls head fixed. I want some nice story books, a pair of ball bearing skates, a trycicle, some new games, a bracelet, a new carriage, a necklace, a pair of gloves, a pocket book, and something in my stocking. I want in my stocking some nuts, I want you to bring me a book of Red Riding Hood. You know you must come and help to bring some things for my Christmas tree. And please come to help and trim my tree too. You must bring me some more pretty toys. It matters not what they are just so they are something nice. You must fill my stocking very full, with all kinds of good things. I have no more time to say no more, so I will close in saying, from one of your little friends. HERITAGES Leave children an accumulated fortune of memories and inspirations and examples and hopes, so that they are rich in brain and heart and soul and service. Then if you happen to leave them a fortune besides, if they have all these, the fortune will be shorn of its possibilities' of evil and will become an instrument of higher and nobler good.—M. J. Savage. Safest Way to Kill a Flea To kill a flea, says the Scientific American, the surest way would be to place him on one of those impenetrable plates used in naval warfare and confine him thereon by means of cables fastened securely to each of his several legs, then to train upon him from as near a distance as would be feasible an irresistible projectile from one of those twelve inch guns. Heat From Cold Water. Heat from cold water seems fabulous, but it is an established fact. The water is decomposed by electricity into its constituent gases, hydrogen and oxygen. When these gases are reunited the act of combination causes the evolution of intense heat. The well known limelight is an example of this. It Was Getting Near Midnight Caller—You know, there was something I wanted to say to you, but it has quite gone out of my mind. I can't remember what it was. Muiden (hopefully)—It wasn't good night, was it?—Woman's Home Companion. Baltimore, Md. December 8, 1912. Mildred C. Holland. Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicuring. Also in the making of Braids, Puffs, etc. Combings made up. MADAME M. A. HUNTER, 737 George Street. FRIENDS ALL WANT IT. Mrs. D. B. Simmons of Silex, Ark, writes: "I tried one bottle of Ford's Hair Pomade and found it to be the best preparation I have ever used. It stopped my hair from falling out and breaking off and my hair is now as soft as it can be and is longer than it has been for a long time. My friends all want it. Ford's Hair Pomade, the old, reliable dressing for stubborn, curly hair makes harsh hair more pliable, glossy and easy to comb. Try it and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion, for the complexion. For sale by druggists, accept no other, see that it is Ford's and manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company. Chicago, Ill. "Hairdresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER 831 DRUID HILL AVE. HAIRDRESSING Having completed the course in Mme. C.J. Walkers, Wonderful Hair Grower, I am prepared to teach the course and also treat the hair. Call or phone for full information. Mrs. J. S. Fennell, Madison 1345 or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. Mme. L. C. Parrish HAIR CULTURING, MANICURING AND SCALP TREATMENT . W Largest Manufacturer of Hair Preparations in Boston. Largest Importer of Pure Human Hair. Trained in the best schools. Many years' experience. Honest dealing with the public. Honest看待这个公众: For Growing Hair on Bald Heads and Bare Temples, use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food, per jar 25c. and 50c. For Stimulating the Growth of the Hair, use Parrish's Wonderful Hair Tonic, per bottle 25c. and 50c. For Developing and Beautifying the Skin, use Parrish's Orange Flower Skin Food, per jar. 25c. We manufacture all other kinds of Toilet Articles—Hand Made, Natural Looking Wigs, Switches, Braids, Puffs, etc. Free Catalogue. Parrish's Never Fall Hair Food is absolutely one of the best hair preparations on the market. It stops the hair from Splitting at the ends and falling out. It will make your Hair Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Agents wanted. Write for terms. Mme. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 888 R Tremont. Mention this paper when writing. OVER 65 YEARS EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may mickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invitation is hereby Patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents not free. Oldest agent for patenting patents. Patents taken through Mum. & receive prestal notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly, Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; your months, $L. Sold by all news dealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Broadway Office, 25 F. St., Washington One View of It. "I won't marry him, mother, even if he is a count. All he wants me for is my money, and he's a big foot!" "Hush, my dear. Hold be a bigger foot to want you without a cent!"—Washingtonian M. TRECOR & SONS (Original ked Box) Superior Hair Dressing ...PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER. To be used by modern Ladies and Children to dress the Hair to any stylish fashion. should keep this Super- next store for it or w wholesale ent on appli- TREGOR & SON PRINCESS comb, $1.00. used will be mailed w TREGOR & SON futurers of Perfumeries kea Comb Lamp Cap For Hea- sectrifying influences St convenient and Satisfac Druggist and Notion Stores should keep Please ask in the next store Price for wholesale M. TREGO Price of Princess Comb, $ Directions to be used will M. TREGO Wholesale Manufacturers of 131 E. Baltimore Street, 229 E. Street, N. W., Use The Eureka With Lamp O A combination of metal electrifying most convenient BEWARE OF MAKES H Mrs. Mitchell's Imm Price 35 Cent Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy. places on your temples. Scalp Treatment. Mail Orders Pro Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell—O 2121 Druid Druggist and Notion Stores should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock. Please ask in the next store for it or write direct to us. Price for wholesale ent on application. M. TREGOR & SONS PRINCESS Price of Princess Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c.extr Directions to be used will be mailed with every order. M. TREGOR & SONS Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles 131 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore. 229 E Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair most convenient and Satisfactory. ELE OF IMITATE BAKES HAIR GRE Al's Improved Ha 35 Cents Large Ja glossy. Stops falling temples. Not g reasy- nt. Hair St aders Promptly Atten bell—Office for Druid Hill Aven Makes the Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for the places on your temples. Not g reasy—will not gum. Scalp Treatment. Hair Straightening. Mail Orders Promptly Attended. Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell—Office for The Eureka Comb 2121 Druid Hill Avenue THE PREVENTING WALK FROM FALLING OUT GARDEN AND FREEDOM OF SCALE REBARRAGE OF INITIATIONS, GET THE CERTIFICATE, PUT IN JOB AND 50 BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION MAKES THE SKIN WHITER IMMEDIATELY UPON APPLICATION, WILL NOT IRRITATE THE MOST DELICATE SKIN, UNEKCELLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE BURGER KINES. SMALL SIZE BOTTLES ARE LARGE SIZE BOTTLES. ON THE OZIZOMED OX MARROW CO. 832 LAKE ST. DEPT. 272 AGENTS WAREHOUSE I LEAD—OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a full Line of Colored Human Hair Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 3rd floor. NOTICE—DO YOU WANT LONGAND BE AUTIFUL HAIR? If so, Madam M. Thompson will treat your hair with Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower, which is guaranteed to make hair grow. 2143 DIVISION STREET. Save your Combings Mrs. Mamie C. Jones HAIR DRESSER Will make up your combings in any style. Combings bought. 1506 st. mans. 1100 THE WORLD IN A BOOK ```markdown ``` Unequalled for softening and beautifying the hair and promotes a luxuriant growth, guaranteed to be free from all injurious chemicals and should be used as the most proper hair Dressing for Ladies and children. DIRECTION—Rub thoroughly into the hair and comb hair to suit style. Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in the known original red bozes: Large boxes, 25c. Single box. 15c., ordered by mail, 25c. Medium red tin box, single 25c. ordered by mail, 40c. should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock next store for it or write direct to us. wholesale ent on application. EGOR & SONS Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c.extr and will be mailed with every order. EGOR & SONS Makers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles Baltimore. Washington, D. C Extra Comb Price $1.50 Camp Cap For Heating. Surifying influences Straightening crimpy hair, fresient and Satisfactory. OF IMITATIONS. ES HAIR GROW Improved Hair Cream Cents Large Jars easy. Stops falling Bair. Try it for the ples. Not g reasy—will not gum. Hair Straightening. ers Promptly Attended. I—Office for The Eureka Comb Druid Hill Avenue YOU ARE TOO UP TO DATE and wide awake to allow a good opportunity to go by you unim- proved! SEIZE THIS ONE NOW The famous Hair Culturist, Demonstrator and authority on Human hair, of New York, is here for some time, and will teach individuals at their homes, or classes of ten or more at a centrally located place in the following subjects: Scalp treatment, Massaging of the scalp, Shampooing Facial massage. Will teach Weaving, how to make Pompadours, Transfomations, Simple Braids, Coronet Braids, Plain Puffs, the Psyche Puff, the very latest thing in Puffs, the plain Bunch Curl, the Chanticleer Curl, the French Knot, and all the very latest fads in the Dressing, Improving and Growing of the Hair. TERMS: $10.00 on registering; $15.00 in fifteen days. The cost to classes of ten or more is $25.00 each; $10.00 must be paid on registering, the balance in fifteen days. Special terms to Hair Dressers. Address, Madam Cariti, 1361 N. Calhoun street, Baltimore, Md Hair Dressing. Facial Ma- Manicuring. Scalp Treatment and Straigh ing. Mrs. M. V. Trav. Graduate of Elizabeth King New City City 225 W. Biddle Sire Baltimore, Md, I will call by appointment Terms reasonable Afro=American=Ledger Published Every Saturday AT THE AFRO=AMERICAN BUILDING, 628 N. EUTAW ST. BY THE Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone, Mt Vernon 2S23. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. C & P. 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All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. BALTIMORE, DEC. . 1912. We have not the slightest objection to the whipping post for wifa beaters. Any man who would strike his wife ought to feel the effects of a good whipping himself. But we do not believe that the whipping post for wife beater should be confined to colored men. We do not believe that white women are less sensitive to pain than are colored women, nor do we believe it a greater offence to beat a colored woman than a white one. The law should be the same for white and black. We hope Judge Elliott will see that all wife beaters get their just deserts, white as well as black. The daily newspapers of this city took occasion to say some complimentary things of us because we raised thirty-one thousand dollars for a Y. M. C. A. Building. True it was a great undertaking, and somewhat out of the usual, but we have done some other good thing in our time which did not provoke anything favorable from our daily newspapers. Now while we appreciate the very kind words spoken of us we would say that there are number of thing we do which are worthy of commendation, and we would be glad to have our kind friends take notice of them. In a riot which occurred up in Connecticut during a strike a white woman was killed by a shot fired by one of the strikers. The shot was not intended for the woman, and so the defendants got off, although they were tried for murder. A colored man in South Baltimore shot at a colored man and the shot went astray and killed a colored woman. This man was tried for murder and convicted and is now waiting for the time of execution. Why the difference? The person killed in both instances were innocent bystanders, and the person firing the shot had no intention of killing the person killed. But what we would like to know why justice in Connecticut is a different justice from that in Maryland. Or was it, as is usual, there was a difference in the color of the shooters? Unhappily we are inclined to the latter. THE DAWN OF THE NEW FREEDOM. The result in the state of Maryland, last November, was a distinct victory, and advance, for the colored people of this state. We weigh well every word which we utter. The defeat of the old Republican machine in this state, marked a most decided advance for the race in Maryland. We needed to be emancipated from the servility which has characterised such a large number of colored voters for long time. That has at last been accomplished, and the way is now clear for our entrance into politics. We have never been in politics. Heretofore, we have been used to help win victories for others. The present Governor of Maryland could not have been elected without the aid of colored voters. This assertion even Mr. Golsborough must admit. And, yet, what is he to us, more than Mr. Gorman would have been if he had been elected in spite of our opposition. Judging the younger Mr. Gorman by the practical friendness of his father, the senior Gorman, with respect to helping individuals of the colored race, we would certainly conclude that he could not have been less friendly than his father. But what of Mr. Goldsborough What has he done towards our advancement. Soon after his inauguration, his attention was directed to the educational and charitable needs of the Negro population of this state. What move has he made in that direction? His attention was also directed to the Melvale Reformatory, for colored girls, and the Cheltenham Reformatory, for colored boys, and the request made that he appoint a suitable colored man, or woman, on each of the Boards of the institutions mentioned. It is hardly necessary to mention that he has failed to make any such appointments. In the face of all this, we do not hesitate in giving it forth as our deliberate conviction, that were such a man as William Cabel Bruce, or Archibald Taylor or any democrat of that type, the occupant of the Gobernatorial chair, that such would not hesitate to appoint well qualified persons to serve on such boards, which institutions being wholly concerned with the needs of the colored race. Yea, more that this, it is to just such men that we must look for larger appropriations for the educational and charitable institutions of the state, designed for our people. This freedom which has begun to dawn upon us will dawn, more and more, and satisfy all our expectations, just in proportion as we cooperate with this class of citizens in securing the best men to go to Annapolis. A new political organization is about to be organized throughout the city, among the men of our race. An oragnization which will control some three or four thousand votes, pledged to the best interests of our people. Here, then, is our opportunity. A certain element of the Democratic party anxiously desires to send to Annapolis the very best men of brains and character in the state. Is there no way whereby we can help in this matter. What do we vitally need, in this state, in an educational and charitable way? The men among us who have studied the conditions ought to make known, definitely, our needs. And, then, if these good friends, candidates for the Legislature, will pledge us their hearty and earnest support, along such lines, we ought to vote for them, whether they be Democrats, Progressives, or any thing else. We ought to have enough political sense to vote for the men who will openly pledge themselves to the improvement of such interests as directly concern us. Yes, we need the organization which is projected, and it cannot materilize too rapidly. We are free and independent, and our best interest demands a willingness to cooperate with men of good will. LAW AND COLOR Albert T. Patrick has just been released from prison in New York where he has been confined for the past ten or twelve years. During that time, he had opportunity after opportunity to carry his case from one court to another, even to the highest court in the country. He was convicted of murder, and yet no one thought for a moment, of doing anything else but allowing the law to take its course. A poor Negro was convicted in the courts of this city for an alleged attempt at rape. It was believed that, he was not guilty of death altho convicted and sentenced to die. A petition was sent the Governor asking for a respite. So incensed did the people of the county become that it as threatened if the Governor saw fit to interfere there would be a lynching. Or in other words the people would take the law in their own hands. And yet they tell us this is a highly civilized community. Wonder what kini of a civilization it is anyway? THE AFRO=AMERICAN LEDGER Every once in a while the officers of the law come to the conclusion that certain infractions of the law have gone far enough and steps must be taken, to prevent if possible further infractions of the same. At once some poor Negro is haled before the court and a horrible example made of him. Has he beaten his wifel, the whipping post for him. Did he expectate on the sidewalk? One dollar and costs for him; drove his wagon on the wrong side of the street? a fine and costs for him. And the Judge with the greatest gravity in the world proclaims the fact that he is going to break up these infractions of the law, and proceeds with all the dignity and race to protect the community by soaking some poor Negro. Well what business had he to be a Negro anyway. What business has he living on earth among other people anyhow? Snow Hill Notes Snow Hill, Md., December 5. Mrs. Pauline Blake died Sunday, and was buried Tuesday at the Mt. Wesley cemetery. Mrs. Mary Blake is still very sick. The social at the Odd Fellows hall, Wednesday night was well attended. Covers were laid for 30 persons. Rev E. J. Henry gave the social on account of his trip to the 16th B. M. C., which met in Atlanta, Ga., sometime ago. Music was furnished by P. L. Henry, and Miss Helen Henry. Two candidates were emersed at the Baptist Church Sunday night by the pastor. One of the candiadates was a lady 70 yearr old. Mr. and Mrs. John Manuel were in town Sunday. Misses Ola and Jeantte Wilson spent Thanksgiving in Pocomoke city. Mr. and Mrs. William Ginn gave a Thanksgiving dinner in honor of their pastor and his wife, Rev. E. J. Henry. Mr. D. S. Dowing, of Wattsville, Va., was in town this week. Mr. Sidney Hubbell, and family have moved to Wilmintgon, Del., to stay. ```markdown ``` Maryland Grand Lodge In Session The annual communication of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons was held Wednesday and Thursday. Following the transaction of routine matters Wednesday memorial services were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church at night. At the concluding session the following officers were elected: Joseph P. Evans, grand master; William E. Fletcher, Annapolis, deputy grand master; T. A. Smith, Baltimore, senior warden; L. H. Ward, Salisbury, junior warden; A. L. Bunting, Baltimore, treasurer. Grand Chapter Elects Officers Hiram Holy Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Maryland has elected the following officers: Thomas A. Dodd, grand high priest; Richard B. Marriott, deputy grand high priest; Charles R. Smith, grand king; Andrew J. Evans, grand scribe; George R. Brown, grand terasurer; Thos. H. Smith, grand secretary; William B. Westcott, grand capt. of the host; George P. Lankford, grand principal sojourner, Thos. S. Smith, royal arch captain; W. R. Taylor, grand master third veil; Joseph A. Jackson, grand master second veil; Virgil Carter, grand master first veil; John A. Hopawell, grand lectruer; Walter Gaskins, grand inspector; Harry Franklin, grand marshall; John H. Booze, custodian and sentinel, Forris C Burke, deputy for Western Maryland; Perry Dobson, dist. deputy for southern Maryland, and John R. Keene, grand chaplain. Order of Eastern Star Meets The grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star elected the following officers at its annual session Thanksgiving Day: George B. Brown, royal grand patron; Rosa J. Richardson, royal grand matron, Charles Jackson, associate grand patron; Carrie Bankins, associate grand matron; Maggie Upsher, grand treasurer; Celia Taylor, grand treasurer; Marietta Stewart, grand conductress; Gertrude Walker, associate conductress; Mrs. S. J. C. Ralph, lecturer; Besilla V. Smith, herald; Ada Corporal, wisdom; Annie Banks, faith; Louisa V. Harris, truth, Eliza Chase, charity; Medota Buckingham, warden; Blake Downs, marshal, and Hugh S. Watson, chaplain. Robert, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones, 504 Roger avenue, died Saturday afternoon after a brief illness. The little fellow was a nephew of Robert A. Elliott, the funeral director. SHAW'S TEAM NO MATCH FOR HAMPTON (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Hampton, Va., Decebmer 4.—A large number of football admirers were greatly disappointed when they arose on Thanksgiving morning to find the ground covered with snow, which caused the game scheduled between Hampton and Shaw to be postponed until Friday. November 29 was bright and the weather was ideal for football. Both teams were in fine shape. When the game was called, a large crowd surrounded the Hampton campus to cheer the teams of their choice. Hampton kicked off to Shaw who received the ball on their 40 yard line and advanced 5 yards after three unsuccessful attempts to make their gain through Hampton's line. Shaw was forced to kick. Hampton received the, ball on the 35 yard line and advanced it 25 yards. Oliver made a run of 25 yards around Shaw's left end. Dudley and Johnson made a forward pass for 15 yards gain. This placed the ball on Shaw's 12 yard line, and from this point the ball was carried over by Wildy for Hampton's first touchdown. Jamison kicked goal. Score, Hampton, 7. Shaw 0. Hampton kicked off again to Shaw's 15 yard line, and after failing to make the necessary gain, was forced to kick to Dudley on Hampton's 20 yard line. Dudley ran back 20 yards and Jamison made a 5 yard dash through the line. Hampton tried a forward pass which was intercepted by Shaw. Then Shaw tried Hampton's line with no gain. Shaw made a forward pass of 15 yards and kicked to Dudley, who made a 25 yard run back. Wildy made a good gain through Shaw's line. At the end of the first quarter Hampton held the ball on Shaw's 5 yard line. Hampton tried center with no gain at the opening of the second period. Shearer made 10 yards around right end. Scott made 10 yards round left end. Then Shaw recieved the ball which was fumbled on the 15 yard line. Shaw kicked and Hampton received the ball on the 25 yard line. Dudley and Scott made a forward pass and placed the ball on Shaw's 2 yard line. Hampton tried a rush with no gain. Dudley attempted a for ward pass and lost the ball. Shaw kicked and Hampton failed to complete a forward pass. On the fourth down Hampton lost the ball was penalized 15 yards for being off side. Shaw was again forced to kick. At the end of the second quarter Hampton held the ball on Shaw's 20 yard line. Hampton went into the third quarter with a rush. Scott clipped off 25 yards on an end run and by similar tactics Jamison gained 20 yards. Hampton lost the ball on Shaw's 35 yard line. Then Scott tried successively a center rush with no gain and a forward pass on which th ball was lost. Then Scott made 5 yards though centre and all again of 8 yards through the line. Again Scott made 8 yards through center. Hampton was pen alized 5 yards for being off side. Wildy gained 15 yards around left end, but Hampton fumbled the ball on Shaw's 15 yard line. Shaw kicked and Wildy recieved the ball He carried the ball 30 yards around Shaw's left end for another touchdown. Hampton failed to kick the goal. Shaw at the opening of the final quarter kicked to Hampton's 20 yard line. The ball was brought back 15 yard. Hampton then made little gain and kicked on the fourth down to Shaw's 10 yard line. Shaw advanced the ball 15 yards; tried a line plunge with no gain; and was finally forced to kick to Jamison on Hamptons 20 yard line. Jamison made a gain of 10 yards. Smith and Hall made a forward pass for a 20 yard gain. Hampton continued to advance the ball towards Shaw's goal until the 20 yard line was reached. From this place Scott scored a touchdown by ploughing through the line. Hampton was able to score two touchdowns in this period. Scott of Hampton, who was an All-American end, made these touchdowns, and Jamison, a Cayuga Indian, kicked the goal after each touchdown. Many brilliant plays were made near the close of the game. Shearer made a run of 35 yards. Johnson, Oliver and Scott made important gains through the line and around the ends. The Hampton team simply over- JOHN H. HARRIS ATTOKNEY J. FRANK WHEATON. powered the visitors and kept her goal out of danger. By defeating Shaw, Hampton stands second among the great colored elevens. The line up was as follows: Hampton Position Shaw Johnson l. e. Taliaferro Gayle l. t. Lloyd Stoney, Pinn l. g. Winston Warner, Brown Centre Bankum Aiken r. g. Johns Wildy, Scott r. t. White Scott, J. E. r. e. Hargraves Hall, Jamison l. h. Folder Flynt, Oliver f. b. Jones Shearer r. h. b. Dobson Dudley, Smith q. b. Carrington. Briefs From Hopewell Hopewell, Md., December 4. The fine weather Sunday resulted in good attendance at church. The pastor, Rev. J. K. Adams, preached an interesting sermon in the morning. In the afternoon Miss Annie R. Ward conducted the Sunday School class. Misses Mable Ward, Nellie Ward and Marjorie Daugherty, students at the Princes Anne Academy, spent Thanksgiving here. Winchester Notes Winchester, Va., December 5.—A Union Thanksgiving service was held at John Mann M. E. Church on last Thursday. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. W. Roberts, pastor of St. Paul A. M. F. Church. The Anti-Tuberculosis League was reorganized last Monday evening; at Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church. Many Red Cross Christmas seals were disposed of. Other important matters were discussed. The bazar and rally held at Mt. Carmel Free Baptist Church was successful. A Thanksgiving supper held at the same church was also very successful. Rev. H. H. Baker has left for Washington where he will go to Freedmens Hospital for an operation. Rev. Harry Jennings of the Delaware Conference of the A. M. E. Church preached at St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Sunday morning. The sermon was interesting and instructive. The Tom Thumb wedding held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Friday evening had the smallest bride and groom ever seen in Winchester. Home for Friendless The corporation of the Maryland Home for Fiendless Colored Children held its annual meeting on last Thursday and reelected the following officers: President, George F. Bragg, D. D.; Vice president, Mr. Nicholas Fletcher; Secretary, George B. Murphy; Treasurer, Mr. C. C. Fitzgerald; Pyhsican; Dr. Harry S. McCard. This laudable institution enters upon its fourteenth year with larger sphere of selfness. Benjamin S. Johnson and Sons, of Towson, Md., are about completing an attractive, enlargement of the institution affording an increased dormitory service, and a spacious dining room of 18 by 34 feet. Order of Elks Hold The annual session of sorrow of Monumental Lodge of Eks were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night. The services were impressive throughout. Orations were delivered by Rev. C. G. Cummings, and I. H. Nutter, of New Jersey. Exalted Ruler Asa Porter, presided. Jay Gould, of Monarch Lodge, New York city, was among the out of town members of the order present. 2 REV. R. C. RANSOM. RAISE $7.150 FOR A PARISH HOUSE Members of St. Mary's P. E. Church Purchase Valuable Piece of Real Estate The congregation of St. Mary's Church, Orchard street, has purchased the three story brick and stone building on Orchard street opposite the church, now occupied by the University stables, and after extensive improvements will use the same as a Parish hall. Such ia. building is rendered necessary by the general growth of the work in the parish, and has been secured by the splendid generosity and cooperation of the members of the congregation. Within a week $7,150 have been subscribed by the members of the congregation. With three exceptions. $400 were given by two priests, and $500 was the unsolicited gift of the Bishop of Maryland. The building purchased for $13,000, measures 34 by 125 feet, and cost $18,000 to build it. It is in first class condition and so well suited for its future use that it can be converted into a perfectly equipped parish hall at the cost of a few thousand dollars. The first floor will be used as a auditorium, which will be one of the largest of its kind in the city. On the second floor will be the gymnasium, kitchen shower baths, library and guild rooms. The third floor will be used in connection with a new work which St. Mary's is soon to establish. It is planned to open the first floor for use by the first of February. Caterer Faten's A jury in the Superior Court Wednesday before Judge Ambler broke the will of the late Edward J. Faten the caterer who died in July, 1910 possessed of a large estate. The will was attacked by his sister Mrs. Harriet A. Brown a widow with a number of children who was left the house at 213 Richmond street under the will. The jury decided that the will dated February 27 1909 was not executed by the deceased. The document contained only a crossmark and it was testified that Mr. Faten could sign his name and did so after the alleged will was made. The estate is said to be worth in the neighborhood of $25,000. Included in it is the Independent Farm of 507 acres, in Charles and Prince Georges counties, which he bequeathed for founding an educational and argicultural institution, which was to bear his name. The personal property of Mr. Faten is said to have been considerable, consisting of wines, silver ware, plate and other effects used in his business. Attorney Alva A. Lamkin represented the sister, who attacked the will, while Attorneys William C. McCard and Warner.T. McGuinn, the latter the executor, defended the will. Now that the will is set aside, it is as if the man had died intestate, and of course, no institution can be founded. The property will pass to his sister and his neices and nephews. Mr. Faten was one of the best known caterers in the city. We print the news while it is new. Washington, Dec. 6.—Prominent men of both races, including many of the alumni, attending the inauguration of Dr. S. M. Newman as president of Howard University today. Mr. James C. Thomas, a graduate of Cornell University, was the guest of honor at a reception given by Attorney Thomas L. Jones last Saturday evening. During the evening musical selections were rendered by Miss Clarice Jones, a graduate of the Ithica Conservatory of Music, and Royd Tibbs, of Howard University. The reception was attended by many prominent in official and social life here. Waiters of this city are planning to open a school for the training of those who would follow that calling. Athens, Ga., Decebmer 5.—Representative Southern white men will meet at the University of Georgia this month to discuss various phases of the race question. The meeting will be the outcome of the meeting held at Nashville last year, as well as the result of studies that students are making in a number of Southern Universities of various phases of the race question. Students of the University of Georgia have been for the past year studying the race question and the funds for such work have been provided by the Phelps Stokes fellowship fund. In Memoriam. In loving memory of my only son, Robert M. Bates, who departed this life, two years ago, December4, 1910. Dearest loved one I have laid thee In the peaceful grave's embrace, But your memory will be cherished Where no farewell tears are shed. By his loving mother, In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Harriet E. Liggins, who departed this life one year ago, December 9, 1911. One year ago the dim eyes closed. In the glooming death to a sweet repose; Her face lit up with smiles so Her face lit up with smiles so bright. She is veiled and hidden from mortal sight. Her form is lifeless, the heart is cold, The dust of decay wears a blight- ing mould. But up with the blest, pure joy is given To my darling wife at home in Heaven. One year ago an angel entered Our household, chanting a low sad lay: "The family tie must now be broken. For this dear mother, I'll bear away." Our hearts so crushed, we prayed him spare her. We loved her so; but he answered, Nay; Again you'll meet in God's own city, With Christ, on resurrection day. We may all have our sorrows, Grief that quickly dies away, But the loss of our dear mother Grieves our hearts from day to day. Mother I miss thee everywhere; Miss thy advice, thy love and care: Miss thee from thy chair in its place; Mother I miss thy smiling face. By her Daughters. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear husband, Thomas Johnson, who died four years ago, December 5th, 1908. Gone but not forgotten. There is such a sad longing, Deep down in our hearts today To see once again our loved one Whom death took from us away. Never one moment forgotten. Never shall his memory fade; Sweetest thoughts will ever linger Around the grave where he is laid. The God whom we love, in his wisdom Knows well what is right and best And we pray today for patience Till we meet in the land of rest By his wife an daughter. FOR RENT—Nice rooms, furnished or unfurnished, modern conveniences, desirable neighborhood. No children. Apply to 609 Brune street, near Edmonson avenue. Philadelphia, Pa., December 5. The Union Baptist Church has purchased property on Fitzwart street, and will shortly erect one of the largest church buildings in the city. Rev. W. G. Parks is pastor of the church. Prominent Mason Dead Marshall Tex., December 5.—The funeral of J. A. Boisseau, for many years a teacher here, was held a few days ago. He had been in ill health for two years. He was prominently connected with the Masons and other fraternities. Death of Mrs. Mary Patterson The funeral services of Mrs. Mary F. Winfield Patterson, who departed this life December 1st, at her late residence 1118 Argyle avenue, was held at Leadenhall Street Baptist Church, Thursday, December 5th. Rev.-A. Brown, the pastor of the church, officiated. The deceased was an active member of the Order of Fishermen of Galilee and the St. Marys Household. She leaves a mother and child to mourn her death. A precious one from us has gone. A precious one from us has gone A voice I loved is still Mr. John G. Butler Dead John G. Butler, departed this life on November 28, 1912. He was the beloved son of the late John H. and Charlotte A. Butler and brother of Mrs. Mary E. Pynes of Baltimore and Charlotte A. Johnson of Atlantic City, N. J. Funeral services were held at his residence, 1136 N. Carey street, Rev D. G. Hill officiating. Interment at Laurel cemetery. Samuel W. Chase and Son, funeral directors. Funeral of Mrs. Sarah Holland The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Holland, who died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Curtis, 604 N. Spring street, was held at her late home Monday evening. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. SPECIAL NOTICES The famous Rail Road Sermon by Rev. A. Young at New Bethel A. M. E. Church, Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street, next Sunday, December 8, 1912, at 730 p. m. Rev. Young will be accompanied by his choir and congregation, also by the local preacher's Association of Baltimore City. Don't miss the train. Rev. D. G. Hill, and Rev. A. Young, pastors. PROGRAM EXTRAORDIANRY AT CENTENNIAL!! The graduating class of Morgan College will render the entire program, at The Riddick Chapter Epworth League of Centennial M. E. Church on Sunday, December 8, at 5 P. M. Offering at the door Offering at the door Mr. Gant Holt, class president; Mme. Helen A. Cooper, League president; M. C. W. Harris, 2nd vice pres. Rev. D. W. Shaw, pastor. SPECIAL PROGRAM This Sunday at the Allen C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church, 5:30 P. M. The topic will be opened of discussion by Miss Catherine Thomas. Topic: Lesson of the Snow, Job 38, 1—27. Good singing. Every body welcome Mamie Woolford, pres., C A. Carey, sect. A Grand Farmer's Supper under auspices of the Parsonage Aid Committee, Thursday, December 12, at Ames M. E. Church, Carey and Baker streets. Admission 15 cents. Supper free. Refreshments on sale. Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, Pastor. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH J. W. Norris, Pastor Monday, December 9, 1912. Mrs. Mason will open revival services through the classes, Sunday School and Allen C. E. League. Sunday, December 15, 1912. Leader's Roll Call. Sunday, December 22, 1912 Grand Baby Rally, conducted by the stewardesses. Mrs. Jennie Doughty, President. Sunday, December 29, 1912. Wyman Circle Day. Mrs. Mary Galay President. Sunday, Jaunary 1913. The first Sunday. Babies Bible Day. The babies will present a new Bible to the Church with their names recorded. Herbart Fisby, superintendent. John Murray President of THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER EYE RESULT TELL THE STORY IF you are troubled about your eyes, consult us at once. If your eyes are diseased I will care for them, and, should Glasses be needed, I will perscribe and make them correctly and the total cost for treatment and glasses will not exceed the the prize of a pair of glasses that may do irreparable injury to your eyes. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Examination Without Charge or Obligation We have oculists, optometrists, opticians of the highest skill here. Their combined services are free to you—without charge or obligation. Genuine Invisible Bifocal Lenses The Eye-glasses With Two Visions, Near and Far, in One; the Master Lenses of optical science. For any trouble that comes from or through the eye con sult us without charge. Cut Rate Optical Co.. 309==N. Eutaw Street==309 For any trouble that comes from or through the eye consult us without charge. Cut Rate Optical Co., On the East Side of the Street We will duplicate your broken lens from the pieces at half price. You are invited to hear Rev. C. A. Tindley, the noted Preacher and Evangelist, of Philadelphia, who will preach a Special Sermon At Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, Tuesday Evening, December 10th, at 8 P. M. Don't fail to hear him. SPECIAL NOTICE!—District Superintendent of the Annapolis District, Rev. Jos. Wheeler, D. D., will lecture at St. Paul's M. E. Church, Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. On Monday evening, Dec. 9th, at 8.80. Subject:- "How to Develop and Spread the Spirit of Brotherhood." These lectures are attracting a good audience, this is the third of the series and all are invited to come. Good Singing and music under the auspices if the Brotherhood. Thos. S. Tilden, Chairman of Committee, Thos. H. Franklin, President. 2t. ...SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE... Auspices Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Superintendent's Union of Baltimore and Vicinity JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH, Ernest Lyon, D.D., Pastor. Sunday, December 8, 3 p. m.—General Mass' Meeting of M. E. Sunday Schools. Speakers: Rev. Earl Cranston. LL. D., Resident Bishop of Washington; Rev. Dr. C. C. Jacobs, Sumter, S.C., Field Secretary, S.S. Board. Inspiring music. Augmented orchestra. Monday, December 9th, 8 p. m.—Institute Session. Addresses: The Graded Sunday School—Dr. H. H. Meyer, New York; The Teen Age—Dr. C. C. Jacobs; How I Would Conduct a Teachers' Meeting, Dr. E. S. Lewis; New York; Tuesday, December 10th, 8 p. m.—Institute Session. Addresses The Teacher Before His Class—Dr. E. S. Lewis; Sunday School Organization—Dr. H. H. Meyer; Teacher Training—Dr. C. C. Jacobs. Sunday School workers of all denominations in general and those of Methodist schools in particular, are invited to attend all of the sessions. James A. Harris, President. Thos. H. Franklin; Chr. Ex. Com. George A. Owens. Chr. Com. on Institute. EXHIBITION OF AMOHAMID MILAI'S FAMOUS PAINTING All are Original valued at the sum of $20,000.00 no other paintings in existence like them. Come and see them. Title: "Our Saviour's last Mission;" Christ Bearing His Cross to Golgotha;" "The Crucifixion in Detail, Burial and the Resurrection of Christ." Will be exhibited at the Trinity Baptist Church, Thursday and Friday evenings, December 12th and 13th, 1912. Single admission 15 cents. Both nights, 25 cents. Rev. G. R. Waller, Pastor. 1t in. A MUSICAL CONCERT AND RECEPTION Accompanied by T. Henderson Kerr's Full Orchestra Artists: Mr. J. Clarence Lowery, Baltimore's Favorite Tenor Soloist; Mrs. Ida V. Coston, the sweet Soprano Singer; Mr. Charles H. Diggs, of Boston, High Baritone Soloist. Tickets 25 Cents. Refreshments in abundance. Frank Hudson Young, President. J. Willis Brown, Director. Howard D. Brent, Chairman. Llewelyn Wilson, Accompanist. An Evening of Song at Grace Presbyterian Church, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Thursday Evening, December 12, 1912. Quartettes, trios, duets, solos by the following artists: Mrs. Eulalie Reid Calloway, Soprano; Mrs. Tressa B. Stewart, Alto; Mr. Maurice Butler, Tenor; Mr. Nelson Tunstall, Barytone; Mr. H. Y. Johnson, Pianist. Program begins promptly at 8.15 P. M. For benefit of Grace Church. Cards of Admission 25 Cents. Mrs. Elizabeth McDaniel, Chairman. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE CHURCH NOTICES WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts."King's Hill" Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Jas. L. Williams. 3 p. m., Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Railroad Sermon at New Bethel. 1700 persons will be present. Prayer meeting every Wed. night. Everybody welcome Miss E. M. Cooper, Pres. W. C. Tongue, Supt. OENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. W. C. Thompson, B. D., Washington, D. C. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 5 p. m., Epworth League. Program rendered by the Senior Class of Morgan College. 00 and up GOLD- SHELL GLASSES Guaranteed 20 years. Fitted to your Eyes. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor Prayer Meeting Thursday Night ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. D. Johnson 2. 30 p. m., Sunday School 7 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Mrs. Annie E. Brown, the world renowned Evangelist Communion. Weekly prayer meeting Friday 8 p. m. S. E. Swann, Supt Joshua Fuller, Pres. E. L. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. S. R. Hughes. Pastor. 10 a. m., Experience Meeting. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. Subject: "Decoration" 2 p. m. Sunday School. 6 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. Ida Nelson Subject; "Gospel" Banquet Monday. Closing Tuesday night by the crowning of King & Queen by Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, D. S. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B D. Pastor. Women's Day. 9.30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Mrs. A. M. Molock. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by Mrs. Lena Ma- son, the Evangelist. 5 p. m. Epworth League. 8 p. m. Plyftorm Meeting. Addresses by Mesdames A. R. H. Miller, E. J. Truxon, Miss Ida R. Cummings and others. 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. WANTED—25 men, at the Bible Class, Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School, 3 P. M. J. H. Murphy, instructor. RALLY! RALLY! SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH George and Clinton Ave. Rev. W. W. Allen, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Pierson, of Washington. 5.30 p. m., B.Y. P. U. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. At which time all envelopes and cards must be returned. WOMAN'S DAY Asbury M. E. Church, Lexington and East Streets. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1912. Services: 11 a. m., sermon by Rev. Mrs. A. M. Mellek. 8 p. m., Platform meeting. Addresses by Mesdames A. R. H. Miller, E. G. Truxon, Miss Ida R. Cummings and others. OFFICERS: Miss Emma Jenkins, President; Mrs. Mary Oliver, Vice President: Miss Mary Bush secretary; Mrs. Annie Henson, Treasurer. Rev. C. G. Cummings, Pastor. At St. John's A. M. E. Church Lexington Street, near Pipe Services - S. K. M., General Glass. 11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. D. D. Turpeau, President of the Anti-Saloon League. 3 P. M., Platform Service. Address by Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D. C. Music. 7 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor, subject: "Hand Writing on the Wall." Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. Baptist Women's Christian Association meets every Sunday from 5 to 6:30 P. M. at 1210 Park avenue. Services conducted by Mme. Emma Lane, Mrs. Carrie P. Washington, Pres.; Mrs. Florce E. Butler, sec.; All are welcome. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lauvale 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 TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH, Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D.; Pastor. 11 a. m. Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League 7.30 p. m., Sermon to Mt. Nebo Lodge No. 1366, G. U. O. of O. F. T. J. Holliday, Supt. Annie Martin, Pres. of League ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH, Lexington St. near Pine, Rev. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. Men's Day 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. D. D. Turpeau 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Berta Fleming. Supt. 3 p. Im. An address by the Hon. L. Lincoln, M. Recorder of Deeds, Wastingham D. M. 6 p. M. D. C. L. Chas. Roberts. 6 p. m., A. C. E. L., Chas. Roberts, President. 7.20 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. "The Handwriting on the Wall." The men of Baltimore are especially envied to these services. Music under the direction of Mr. Joseph Coston. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Revival Services will continue another week, conducted by Rev. Mrs. Lena Mason, the greatest Evangelist of the age. The meetings are attended with great success each service. Conversions and accessions. Praise ye the Lord. 11 a. m., Preaching by Rev. W. H. Trusty 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 4.00 p. m., A. C. E. League, Mr. S. E. Robinson, President 7.30 Praises. 8 P. M., Special Preaching. Come and bring a friend Every Church, Songster, and Sinner invited. Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor Handy Circle Day, Mrs. Annie Giles. President 10 to 11 a. m., Pastor's Bible Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by Mrs. Lena Mason, the great evangelist. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Mrs. Mason will see the children. 3.30 p. m., Mason will conduct an evangelistic service 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. Mrs. Mason will see the young people 3 p. m., Mrs. Lena Mason Monday night at 8 p. m. Mrs. Lena Mason will open Revival Services acc cording to promise All are invited. John Murray, Pres. of the League. Herbert Friich, Supt. GRACE A. M. E. CHURCH 67 Winters Ave., Catonsville, Md. C. H. Murray, Pastor Sunday, Dec. 8th, 1912 The dedication service for the base- ment of the church 9.30 a. m.. Love Feast 11 a. m., Sermon 2 p. m., Sunday School 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. D. G. Hill 6.30 p. m., A. C. L. League 8 p. m., Sermon by stranger Bro. C. E. Henson All are invited WANTED—25 men at the Bible Class. Bethel A. M. E. Sunday School. 3 P. M. J. H. Murpy, instructor. ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts, Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor Special Service 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Allen League. 8 p. m., Pastor, GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. Edward Williams, Pastor The Manse, 623 W. Lanvale St. 8 p. m., Ordination and Installation of Four Deacons. Sermon by the Dr. J. S. Conning, Supt. Presbytery of Baltimore Seats Free All Welcome GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a m., Class 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Jas. Nash. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 2 p. m., Rev. R. A. Green and Congregation. 6.30 p. m., C. E. L. 8 p. m., Pastor or stranger. G. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. Colored Young Women's Christian Association, 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, DEC. 8th, at 5 P. M. King's Daughters' Day. Address by Mrs. Lula Scott, of Enon Baptist Church. Mrs. Amanda Robinson, presiding. M. E. Murphy, President. E. E. Bright, Secretary. Closing of the Christmas Gift Bazar, Monday night, December 9th. All persons holding tickets please report on that night. Prizes will be given as advertised. Mrs. Edna Reed, Chairman. Mrs. Laura Turner, Secy. It Pays to Advertise PROF. VERNON AT HEAD Of CAMPBELL COLLEGE Former meee - = OE Tee eg me eee RRS el ae pos? in’ putting every life in this world/ and just. what that purpose was,Lithink, is known only to God. Yeti fear that some of us, after we are put here, and are free to exercise our minds, our will power, we do not allow God to use us, and often the divine plan is cheated by man’s on action. I was in Texarkana when I_ wote to you last time, and there 1 was attending the meeting of the Bap- tist State Convention, and there were many things that.claimed my attention. I was much impressed with the convention itself, and with the govd things that were being done. But I find now that I am mistaken, for 1 was in Jackson, Miss. and had just reached there from Texarkana. But I would go back to the con- vention in Texarkana, which was presided over by Dr. E. C. Morris, who is not only president of the Akransas Baptist convention, but he is president of the National Baptist convention, also. He is just a leader of men in his line, and one of the greatest presiding officers in the country. The con- yention was well attended. Itis inspiring to attend these meetings and hear the men of worth talk, the mén who are actually do- ing something. There are places where you can just hear men talk ‘who have never accomplished any- thing and perhaps never will, and you hear them and become disgust- ed, but it is not so with some other men. [ heard Dr. Joseph A. Booker, president of the Arkansas Baptist college, Rev. J. P. Robinson,-D. D., chairman cf the Home }Mission Board of the National Baptist feon- vention, and a man of considerable worth and ability, and had the pleasure of hearing some other big men, and {they were~dll delighted to hear and~see me. Well 25° you know and I know, Lleft that part of--the world. and weit right on to Meniphis, were -Espent.a little time with one of ‘the greatest men of our race and ‘age: Prof. O. 1. Fuller. 1 shall talk about him and Howe Institute jn another letter. { shall be there to spend two days and then! will talk about him. Twill ask those who desire to reach me now to send letters to Howe Institute, Memphis, ‘Tenn., and the same will have my atten- tion and if you.want to send me a Christmas token 48 you have done in past-days, send it to me at 5922 “Aberdeen street, Chicago, Ill. “com Memphis, I found my way ‘to Jackson, and stopped with Miss Jennie G. Law, and her mother and sisters. . Enjoyed being there so much until next I found my way to Jackson College. Prof. %. T. Hu- pert, sent a young man.in for me, and I went out to the sehoul, met the principal, teachers, and’ Mrs. Hubert, who is indeed a model woman. She is an educated’ wom- an; and not’ only is she a mother and wife, butshe makes friends for her husband. . *‘She:knows how to make them, how to entertain his friends, and what’ he lacks, she amakes up. x : “There are many readers of. the Ledger ‘today, who would: like. to know ‘something about Hon. W. 'T.: Vernon, where’ he: is and what he is“doing, and since you. want to: know I will have to tell you. He is president of Campbell Col- lege, Jackson, Miss., and is mhak- jing: good. fle was elected after the general conference, and. has ‘been there ever since. Each week since the opening of school has brought in .many new students, and. ‘the schcol is now on-a fair Foad:to success. :/Dr.Vernon fas reached the kearts of ‘the, people in ‘this part ‘of*the’world,. ‘and they are just coming to-him. The preachers:are -imlove. with him,, and.they ‘intend ‘to stand: by him. . The pecple. are just delighted in having. such a big man. at'the head of their school. Associated ‘with him, is. Mrs. Ver- nou, "and you. know something ‘of ker -ability as°a teacher, and a trained:business woman. You will that -his’ church did ‘honur “him though and give him a place in its history as one of the bishops. I attended several. of his confer- ences, Mrs..Vernon is like her father’ in business methods ané tmanagement. Well, “I had the pleasure of spending a night at Jackson col- lege thence to this place and 1 am “here attending a conference held ‘by Bishop “James M. Conner who is indeeda great man and who is making it gv, The church acted wisely in elevating him to the position of bishop..and he is now doing his work well. He takes hold as if he had been bishop for years and there is noth- ing new about it to him. When a man is elected Bishop he must take hold of his work and use itas if he has been in it ever since it was invented. Bishop Conner is accompanied by his wife and she is making many friends as she goes the rounds. 1 am glad to know her. She is taking active part in the mission- ary work and is saying some good things to the women in this part of the world. Perhaps I have said enough for this time but will look for some word from you. I shail write my next letter from Indianola and will have some few things to say to you about Bishop J. M. Conner. The ladies of the district have present- ted many things to his wife. Douglass Home Associa~ ! tion Elect Officers (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, D. C. Dee. 4—Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook, wife of Prof. George W. Cook, of Howard University, deliveyéd’an interest- ing address on ‘‘Recreation,"’ at the recent meeting of the Douglass Home and School Association. She advocated the setting aside in every home where there are children, of a place that may be used for a play room. She urged the formation of clubs, sewing, reading and other small circles where children might gather at least onee a week. The fact that police regulation was not sufficient 'to prevent girls from going to dances unattended _was deplored. _Dr. C. A. Tignor, medical in- Spector of schools, urged the neces- sity of fresh air and sufficient rest for children. i | Dr. W. S. Montgomery, Mrs. Isabella Kinner, Mrs. Harriet H. |Beason and Prof. George W. Cook were among the other speakers. The newly elected officers of the association are: Mrs. J. A. Sut- ton, president; Mrs. Cawthorne, vice president; Mrs. Marion E. Sumner, secretary, and Mrs. Cun- ningham, treasurer. A number of Baptist congrega- tions of the city are taking part inthe celebrations of the thirtieth anniversary of the ordination of the Rev. Dr. W.. Bishop Johsnon, pastor of the Second Baptist Church. ‘Dr. Johnson is one of the best kuown Baptist Ministers in the country and is president of the New England Baptist Convention. William H. Lewis, assistant at- torney general of the United ‘States, has gone to France to spend the holidays with his family. ie children are attending school in France. ° Plans are under way for a big athletic carnival, to be held here during inauguration week at -Con- vention Hall. The carnival will he held under the auspices of the Public Schools’ Athletic League, th2 feacher’s Benefit and Annuity Associacion and the Interscholastic Athletic Association of the Middle Atlantic States. Tendered a Surprise ‘A committee of ladies from Mt. Moriah Court, No. 5, G. U. 0. of Nazarites, tendered’ Mrs, Mar- garet Jackson, an aged member of the Court, a surprise on Thanksgiv- ing evening at the -residence of Mrs. Anna Boulden, of 1209 Mulli- ken street, by presenting’ her a purse containing $15.25 and 22 pounds of gtoceries A presenta- tion speech was made. by Mrs. Alice Smith. of Mary Magdeline Court. A large number of friends were présent.‘and spent a very. pleasant evening in music and song. Committee: Mrs. Emma Harris, Anna Boulden, Sarah Gant, Maud Hayes, Ann E. Jones. . Elks Are Guests of Honor. Mr, and Mrs, Harry Henry, en- tertained several: of their friends from’ Philadelphia, Pa., last Sun- day after'the memorial services of the Order of Elks. Covers were laid for eight or ten guests. ‘Miss Helen-P, Carter, of this city anda. student at ‘Cheyney, .Pa., spent Thanksgiying Day in ‘Trenton. New Jersey, the «guest of “Miss:La. Cretta Rieet =. >: THE AFRU-AMERICAN LEDGES NERO RT fs 3 me] } f FOFWEMIEL PALLPS fy sears seer Prominent Citizens Laud METHOD. | Self-Sacrificing ‘Services FIAT 78 eo yer a ou atest |” of Great Abolitionist: Oats athe end contect «Boston, Mass., [Dee. 12—Many reminiscences of Wendell Philips were given and addresses-on his character and life were made last evening at the first annual dinner of the Wendell Phillips Memorial Association in Tremont Temple. It was the 101st annivresary of the birth of the orator. Frank B. Sian- ‘born, the- president, who was ‘a friend and contemporary of the great abolitionist, spoke for more than an hour on the deeds of the man who braved the ridicule and attacks of persone who bitterly op- posed him. ‘The speaker said that of more than one hundred speeches which he had heard Phillips make, not one of them was bad. Mayor Fitzgerald commented on the reverance of all Boston citizens for Phillips and declared that it was the proudest act in his career to belong toa movement for the erection of a monument to the great orator. He expressed the hope that the monument would be in place within the next two years, in the Common oppusite Phillip’s birthplace in Beacon street. The Mayor offered a motion also that Nov. 29 or some date there abouts be set apart by the School Commit- jtee for the observance of the deeds of Phillips, and it was adopted unanimously. Congressman McCall congratulat- ed the mayor on his ‘‘geunius for doing the fitting thing at the dra- matic moment.’” Other speakers were Edwin D. Mead, who spoke briefly of the “grand days’’ of Phillips, and W. Monroe Trotter, editor of the Bos- ton Guardian who gave reminis- cences told by his father, the late James M. Trotter. Condit-ons Exist Too Horrible to Portray Mt. MOWArG nh heny 2s eee Conditions Exi:ting in Cities Washington, December 2.— “Under the surface of our civiliza- tion in aur own cities there exists a condition of affairs too horrible to portray, and conditions are con- stantly becoming worse.’’ So declared D. Howard A. Kelly, of Johns Hopkins University, Balti- more, in an address at First Con- gregational Church, under the auspices of the Young Women’s Christian Association, yesterday. He condemned the spirit of the “holier than thou’’ class and made an arraignment of the indifference of society, whcse members forever condemn as outcasts and exiles from decency fallen women. “The social evil is more wide spread, more menacin today than ever before.’’asserted Mr. Kelley. “Tt claims its victims by the countless thousands. A terrible toll of innocent children is -being taken: yearly in our cities, ‘Wash- ington as well as elsewhere, for purposes that I would not even dare hint to you. THREE WAYS OF. TREATING IT. “There are three ways of treat- ing the evil: We may continue to regard its gradual destruction of society with indifference; second, it can be combate though segregation, and third, concerted effort may be made for its extermination. “The third way is the only way that holds out hope for the future of our race. The evi) must be Jex- treminated, root and branch, cr our civilization, infected to its core with diseases of the body and degeneracy of the mind will pass into the misery of a dark age. * | This is peculiarly a woman's problem, Unfortunately women have a claim upon their unfortnate| sisters, and the social evil can be! exterminated only through the united efforts of good, Christian women, and through a’policy of the open door among the churches, which, at present, is unfortunately so seldom the case.’’ | Mr. Alfred Pitts Enteratins. _ Mr. Alfred H. Pitts, gave a. col- lation at his residence at the north: east corner of Bond and Milliman streets Tuesday night. The house was crowded with well known per- sonages from various sections of the city, and Mr. Pitts was. gener: ously. praised for the - arrangement of things. . The house contains twelve rooms and bath and has just been remodeled at'a cost ex- ceeding $6,000. . Mr. Pitts. and his married daughters will ‘make their homes thers. Humor and Philosophy By DUNCAN MM. SMITH 2900S METHOD. =. AYE. you got your life in hand That tho movements you direc -Of your golngs out and In, ‘Making all the ends connect? Or are you-a bit of chaff, ust a tool of circumstance, As you wander In response ‘To the fickle law of chance? . ‘Do you say at early morn ‘Thus and thus the day shall be, ‘That.along a certain line You shall march erect and free, And when eventime arrives ‘Can you clear of conscience sa¥ ‘That you carried out the plan ‘That was laid at break of day? No; I very greatly fear By the time the day Is through ‘You have scarcely done a thing ‘That at morn you planned to do. Ag you hurried on your way Cireumstances were so Strong, So insistent and -so rude, ” ‘That they carried you along. ‘Little method, little plan, Is there to the life we lead. ‘Though we try to work them out, It is seldom we succeed. In the struggle of the day ‘Who is strong enough to,stand With a purpose steadfast, strong, ‘To the line that he hag planned? A Sure Sign, ‘The minister was coming to dinner, ‘and the usual preparations bad been made to insure the good man a pleas- aut time. Dishes that would make the mouth water were in the open, and the best siJversrare was on the table. ‘At last the visitor came. He was greeted by the daughter of the house, a small girl but one big enough to know better. “{ knew you were coming,” she sald. “and bow did you kuow I was com- ing?” “A little bird told me.” * “What sort of a little bird?” #4 chicken.” Easy. Po weeks e y egos). 2 Lan we to . f SS/ = “What did Tetterly make his money “What dia tetteny make ee on?" “On faith.” : “qraith?” “Yes—tie other fellow’s.” Impossible. “Jones doesv't seem to be feeling Jow this morning.” “No. Why should be?” “Well, be was out on a spree till 3 o'clock this morning.” “Yes, and bis wife blew bim up when he got home too.” A Life Long Task. “He seems to just enjoy being a blamed fool.” “Who?” “That pink voiced Paddlekins.” “Well, [ like to see a man’in love with bis life work.” How He Did It. “How did you vote, Uncle George?" “How did I vote?” responded the old southern darky. “Ses, sir” “In my mind, sab.” The Way She Felt. “Helen's going to marry Percy.” “For the love of Mike!" “I suppose that’s the reason. I can’t see any other myself.” (Garving It's Turkey's neck the nations round ‘Are trying hard to land on, And Turkey will be lucky {¢ Tt has a leg:to stand on. Perhaps it seoms a eruel thing, But every country wants a wing, PERT PARAGRAPHS. Lots of people get stone bruises on their consciences traveling ‘the rocky road to fortune. It would ve something of a-far to our egotism if we knew the things for which people pity us. Some women seem to wear'their mar- tyr’s crown jauntily, as if they thought ft becoming, Be good,. but let others find it out, Don't tell them. 7 Never get: gay with an officer just after bis gang has beea muck raked, Anybody can wear a campaign but- ton, but it is the vote that counts. Cheer up! If your candidate didn’t win you. bave plenty of time to select another, ‘The. reason why. women -have no sense of lumor Is because they are slated to live with men, Maybe he doesn’t make the best use of them, but the man who doesn't wor- ry conserves his vital forces the long- eat. 3 You can’t make everybody happy, but if you set abont it you can keep the Reiehharhooll xeused. ARE YOU A READER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER? . You may be a READER but not a SUB- SCRIBER. 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C..F.PATTERSON LADIES AND GENTS @ TAILOR & CLEANING, PRESSING, REMODELIGN 0, Seat at the — 1300% ARGYLE AVENUE. THE AFRO=AMERICAN-LEDGER WIDELY KNOWN EDUCATOR DIES WAS ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Head of Institution For the Higher Education of Colored People Successes to Injuries Sustained In Railroad Wreck—University Now Run by Administrative Committee. Nashville.—The announcement of the death of Dr. George A. Gates, president of Fisk university, in this city, which occurred recently at Winter Park, Fla., caused sorrow and regret among the faculty and students, as well as a distinct shock to the community. A night letter message from Mrs. Gates brought the sad news of his death. Dr. Gates resigned from the presidency of the university early in September on account of ill health, and it was hoped that rest and relief from responsibility would improve his condition. The news of his death, therefore, is a great shock to the school and to his many friends in the city. While on his way to New York last February to attend a meeting of the board of trustees of Fisk university President Gates was seriously injured in a railroad wreck near Altoona, Pa. He remained in a hospital in Huntingdon, Pa., for two weeks before he was able to return home. He tried to resume his work at the university, but it was soon discovered that he was in no condition to assume charge of the work, and he was given a leave of absence an administrative committee being appointed to act in his stead. He never fully recovered from his injuries, and it is believed that his death is directly traceable to the shock which he sustained at the time of the accident. The body was taken to Grinnell, In.. where Dr. Gates was president of Grinnell college for thirteen years. When Dr. Gates came to the university the very great problem confronted him of raising an endowment for Fisk, that institution being without an endowment and under heavy debt, which had been accumulating for several years. His resignation left the school still in a serious financial condition. Before being injured Dr. Gates, with the trustees of Fisk, was carrying on : wireless endowment campaign. Through his efforts encouragement had been given by the general education board by way of a conditional gift of $00,000 provided a total of $00,000 was raised, to be expended in improvements and as an endowment fund, except that which would be used in paying off the depletion debts of the institution. Harvey L. Simmons, treasurer of the trustee board of Fisk, has given his entire time to this campaign, and, with his help, there has already been subscribed $119,000, including the amount given by the general education board, and it was at this most critical time of raising the balance of this fund, amounting to $119,000, that President Gates was forced to resign. It is said that a serious situation confronts the university unless this work which Dr. Gates was carrying on so splendidly can continue to a successful end. Dr. Gates was born in Topsham, Vt. Jan. 24, 1851. He was educated at Marmouth, but finished his studies in Germany. On his return to America he entered the Andover Theological seminary, from which he graduated in 1880, and was ordained in the Congregational ministry. He married Miss Isabelle Augusta Smith of Syracuse, N. Y., who survives him. As a minister he was pastor at Montchair, N. J., and later at Cheyenne, Wyo. He entered his career as an educator when he was made president of Grinnell college, at Grinnell, In., which place he held for thirteen years. He was president of Pomona college, Claremont, Cal., for seven years, finishing his work there in 1909, when he was elected president of Fisk university. In his work in Nashville Dr. Gates was very successful, leaving a large circle of friends and admirers, who mourn their loss. He was an author of ability. "A Foe to American Schools" being one of his productions. Mothers' Congress Inspires Art Club. The Mothers' Congress and Parent Teachers' association recently held a most helpful and inspiring meeting in Houston, Tex., which resulted in the formation of an auxiliary committee to the 1906 Art club for the purpose of doing charitable work. Plans for the winter work of the organization have been outlined by the president, Miss Virginia B. Miller, who desires the cooperation of all persons in the community in the efforts of the committee to help the needy children by providing food and clothing for them that they may be sufficiently clad to attend school. Many Free Persons In Slave States. There were in the slaveholding states during the whole period of slavery at least 500,000 free negroes, says the Popular Science Magazine. This can be estimated by taking the total census of free negroes by decades from 1790 to 1860, dividing in half to avoid counting any one twice and dividing again in half to exclude the free states. THE CRISIS MAGAZINE Jessie Fauset Makes Her Debut as Novelist In Christmas Number. Novelist in Christmas Number. The Christmas issue of the Crisis, which made its appearance the last week in November, is the climax of many fine editions of this magazine. The cover, a winter scene of exquisite coloring, was painted by Richard L. Brown, the artist, and reproduced in three colors. Many think that it surpasses the Easter cover of this magazine in beauty. The chief feature of the magazine is the first installment of a novellette by Jessie Fauset. Miss Fauset here makes her debut as a writer of fiction, which her friends have long known, is her strongest point. Emmy is a charming THE MIRROR EMMY, THE HEROINE OF JESSIE FAUSTET'S STIRKING RACE STORY IN THE CHRIS. brown heroine and will be loved by every reader. The story is fittingly illu- strated. Other features include an article on the "Women's Clubs of California" and an article on "John Jay Chapman's Coatesville Pilgrimage." "The Men of the Month" includes Will Marion Cook, the late Dr. A. C. McClellan and the new Chicago lieutenant of police. The editorials on the election and "The Truth" are unusually strong and timely. The circulation of the Crisis has now reached 24,000 copies each month, a circulation unsurpassed by any colored magazine in the past and unequaled by any periodical today among colored people. This publication is the monsieur piece of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, and it is gratifying to note the success of the magazine and the work of this organization, which is doing so much for the race. HUNDRED AND FOUR YEARS AS CHURCH CORPORATION. Anniversary of Abyssinian Congregation Reveals Work of Uplift. The pastor and members of the Abyssinian Baptist church in New York recently held a series of meetings in recognition of the one hundred and fourth anniversary of the founding of the church. There were many distinguished visitors at the different services from out of town. Among those who came from a distance were President William A. Creditt of the Downingtown (Pa.) Industrial school and Mr. and Mrs. Watt Terry of Brockton, Mass. The Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, pastor of the church, received many expressions of confidence and esteem from his parishioners and the visitors for the great work accomplished under his four years' pastorate. The celebration concluded with an overflow reunion service at Young's Casino. The receipts reported up to Nov. 26 amounted to $1,900.48. It was Dr. Powell's aim to raise $1,500 during the anniversary exercises, all free will offering, but the amount already received has surpassed his calculation. The church is in a most flourishing condition, growing in membership and sending out a most helpful influence into the community. It is a congregation imbued with the spirit of missions, and many families and individuals in the community have been the recipients of the hospitality of the various organizations connected with the church. So eager has been the desire on the part of the pastor and congregation to reach the nongoing church people that under the auspices of the church, three large mass meetings have been held recently at Young's Cusino Sunday afternoons after the regular morning service of the church. These meetings have been very helpful. Successful Mutual Benefit Concern. The National Benefit association, founded in Washington about twelve years ago by Samuel W. Rutherford and a small group of men and women who are interested in all good movements for racial advancement, has grown to large proportions. The association is worth considerable money and property. It employs upward of 600 members of the race on salary and commission and is doing a much needed work as a mutual benefit concern among the masses of our people who cannot afford to carry large financial protection. KNAPP DAY CELEBRATION. Hampton Institute Honors Memory of Well Known Agriculturist. The movement recently started to make "Knapp agricultural day" a permanent fixture in the history of southern farm industry is worthy of the highest commendation. Dr. S. A. Knapp was the originator of farm demonstration work and boys' and girls' agricultural clubs. Wednesday, Nov. 27, was set apart as the day on which special exercises were held at the various industrial schools in different sections of the south in honor of Dr. Knapp. Hampton institute, of course, took the lead in the movement, inviting the children of the public schools also to observe the day which commemorates the work of a man who did more than any other person for the advancement of agricultural life in the south. It is gratifying to a degree to know that the influence growing out of this memorial day is to take permanent shape in the near future of a Knapp school and a Knapp farm near Nashville, Tenn., in connection with the Peabody college. The general education board has decided to give $250,000 for the endowment of this school of country life. The purpose of the institution will be to reach and help schools and farms in the south. It will be a veritable clearing house for the assembling of educational and industrial workers. No such institution of the kind is at present in existence. Therefore it will finally have demonstration schools in every state and county. A life sized statue of Dr. Knapp will adorn the principal building of the school of country life. FRANK BROWN'S INVENTION. Wave and Gravity Motor Machine Exhibited in Baltimore. Baltimore.—The number of useful inventions by Afro-Americans continues to increase year by year. While there is nothing startling in such a statement, it shows that the race is keeping abreast of the times along almost all lines of industry and in scientific knowledge. The most recent achievement by a member of the race above the ordinary is the wave and gravity motor, of which Frank Brown of this city is the successful inventor. A demonstration of the work of the machine was given here recently and caused quite a stir among the thoughtful and energetic PETER H. FRANK BROWN. citizens. The instrument is designed to eliminate the use of coal and reduce the cost of labor. The invention utilizes ocean waves and the force of gravity in generating electrical energy, which, the author says, will revolutionize industry, in that it will provide cheaper power for lighting purposes. Mr. Brown says his machine can be successfully used to transmit current at least 200 miles by being placed in the ocean on pieces of re-enforced concrete, which fortifies it against all conditions of tide variations. Buoys can be so placed in the ocean as to make the action steady and thus insure the best results at all times. A working model of the invention bears testimony to the claim which Mr. Brown makes for his machine. Mr. Brown is a native of Washington and is noted for his ambition to do something worth while. Sunday Schools to Publish Magazine. At the nineteenth annual meeting of the New England Baptist Sunday School and Baptist Young People's convention, held in Orange, N. J., last June. N. Barnett Dodson, president of the organization, in his annual address called attention to the need of a monthly magazine to be published in the interest of the schools and auxiliary bodies connected with the convention. The president's suggestion was inserted in the resolutions adopted by the convention. Plans are now being perfected by which the proposed publication may be started about the 1st of January, 1913. The field for such a magazine, is large, and the need of an organ devoted to the doings of young people in church and Sunday school work is great. International Committee, Y. M. C. A. The thirty-fifth annual dinner of the international committee of the Young Men's Christian association was held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York recently and was largely attended. Chairman Alfred E. Marling presided. Among the speakers were J. E. Moorland. Charles R. Towson. Dr. George J. Fisher, Frederick R. Smith. John F. Moore. E. T. Colton. E. M. Robinson. Charles D. Hurrey and A. E. Roberts. Lesson X.—Fourth Quarter, For Dec. 8. 1912. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES Text of the Lesson, Matt. xviii, 1-14 Memory Verses, 2, 3—Golden Text Matt. xviii, 10—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. The question of the disciples with which this lesson begins, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" carries us far back in the history of man on the earth, even to the suggestion of the old serpent to Eve, "Ye shall be as gods" (Gen. iii, 5). His own ambition is seen in Isn. xiv, 13, 14: "I will exalt my throne above the stars of God. * * * I will be like the Most High." The significance of the title "Most High God" is seen in the first use of it in Gen. xlv, 18-22, where it evidently refers to God as the possessor of heaven and earth. The great adversary's ambition, therefore, is to possess the earth and the people upon it. The late Dr. Weston said that the Bible is the record of the conflict between God and the devil for man and his inheritance, the earth. When people join house to house and field to field, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth (Isn. v. S. on which principle all trusts and combines seem to be carried on, it is not difficult to recognize the unseen ambitions, wicked one back of it all, who offered to our Lord all the kings of this world and the glory of them if he would worship him (Luke iv. 517). The man will yet come, if he is not already in sight, who will accept this offer of the devil, and all the world will worship him whose names are not in the Book of Life (Dan. xi. 36:38. 42; Rev. xlii. 5). We need to understand this in order to be delivered from the ambition to be great even in the kingdom. He must be blind indeed who would desire greatness or power in this present evil age unless he could use it wholly for God. The lifelong motto of every believer should be. "The Lord alone shall be exalted" (Isa. ii. 11, 17). Not only on this occasion did the idea of personal greatness lay hold of the disciples, but just after He had the second time foretold His death they by the way disputed among themselves who should be the greatest (Mark ix, 31-34). On another occasion both James and John and their mother asked for seats on His right and left hand in His kingdom and glory (Matt. xx, 20, 21; Mark x. 25-37). Then again at the last passover, on the night of His betrayal, after He had indicated Judas as His betrayer, there was a strife among them which of them would be accounted the greatest (Luke xxii, 21-24). He always taught them that genuine humility was true greatness, and, as to places in His kingdom, the Father had arranged all that, and we must leave it with Him. On the occasion of our lesson He called a little child and set him in the mildst and by an object lesson taught them humility and true greatness and also that to enter the kingdom one must become as a little child (2-4). A little child does not suggest innocence as its principal feature, for it is marvelous how early a very little child shows wilfulness and temper, yet I once heard a Roman Catholic bishop use these words about becoming as little children as a proof of the need of a purgatory, where we could somehow work off our sins until, as when we were innocent children, we would be fit for the kingdom. The Scriptures, the reading of which the Roman Catholics do not encourage, teach us plainly that only the blood of Jesus can cleanse our sins and that His absolutely perfect righteousness, which He gives freely to all who receive Him, is our only fitness for the presence of God (from. ill. 24; v. 1. 9; I Cor. 1, 30). A very little child is helpless, tenebrous, trustful, comes when called, as this child did. When we come to Him in our emptiness all His fullness becomes ours, and then we become indeed His little ones, who believe in Him (verse 6), and He counts all treatment of such little ones as done to Himself (verses 5-9). Awful indeed are some of the words in these verses and in Mark lx. 42-48, concerning the possibility of being cast into everlasting hell fire, but how blessed the assurance that this fearful place was never prepared for man, but for the devil and his angels: that the Lord is not willing that any should perish and that those to whom He gives eternal life can never perish (verses 5. 14, 25-41: II Pet. iii. 9; John x. 28). The ministry of angels is beautifully referred to in verse 10, and that they always have access to our Father in heaven, that they minister to us here on the earth, is taught by Heb. l. 14, and many other passages. It is blessed to be able to say, because we really believe it and know something of the joy and peace of it. "I am never alone: the Lord Jesus and the angels are always with me." In verses 11-13 we have what might be called a summary of the three parables of Luke xv. showing the joy in heaven over one sinner repenting. If we are not thus seeking lost ones, can we be said to have the mind of Christ? The incident in Matt. xix. 13-15, which is also found in Mark x. 13-16: Luke xviii. 15-17, of the little children whom He took up in His arms and blessed and said, "Of such is the kingdom of God," when the disciples would have driven them away, shows us again His heart toward them and reminds us of Eech. vii. 5. There are fully twenty thousand people who read the Afro-American Ledger every week. Twenty thousand people who believe in supporting race enterprises whenever they have the opportunity. We know this by experience. What do they know about you or your business? Why not let us tell them? House For Sale Rooms for Rent Old Clothes for sale Furniture for sale Are you a Shoemaker Are you a Tailor Are you a Dressmaker Are you a Grocer 628 N. EUTAW STREET Or Call up Mt. Vernon 2833 See me first! I am ready for a Big Business! Wm. H. 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He examines thoroughly and tells if case is beyond remedial aid. Call or write Dr. David Newton E. Campbell, 1369 N. Carey Street, Baltimore, Md.1 C. & I. Madison 2682 M. List of curse furnished on application. Before You Buy, See J. Marsden Brown 1324 Druid Hill Avenne Dealer in Ladies and Gents' Clothing, Furniture, Rugs. and Carpets. Furs of all descriptions. Diamonds, watches and jewelry. a Specialty. Mail orders promptly filled. Cash or Credit If you call once, you will call again. Where? To Madame L. E. Morris, Hair Dresser I make braids and puffs out of your own combings. I also have a very fine hair preparation, which sure make the hair grow. AMERICAN RED CROSS AUGUST 1812 Red Cross Seals Every Consumptive Properly, Cared for Insures Your Life Against Tuberculosis. Every Seal You Buy Helps to Provide Hospitals, Sanatoria, Dispensaries, and Visiting Nurses for the Care and Care of Consumption in your community. BUY RED CROSS SEALS AND PROTECT YOUR OWN HEALTH Md. 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The residents of the upper end of Druid Hill avenue are glad that a saloon has been prevented from opening on the corner of Druid Hill avenue and Gold street. Some weeks ago a German made application or a license. His petition was opposed by leading residents of the neighborhood and City Councilman Binswanger. Samuel Affelder, the Republican committeeman for the ward, is said to have been one of the few who backed the proctect for a saloon. The Liquor License Commissioners refused to grant the privelege asked "The Liquor License Board is to be praised for its fair attitude toward the race in refusing that license"said Dr. H. Stanton McCard to a representative of the Afro-American Ledger." We protested against the invasion of our neighborhood just as other folks would do, and Messrs. Addison E. Mullikin, J. Henry Baker and Joseph Buck, members of the board, showed that they regarded the opinions of our people." Celebrates Feast of St. Frances. The feast of St. Francis Xavier was celebrated with Solemn High mass on last Sunday at the 11 o'clock mass at St. Francis Xavier's church, the oldest colored Catholic church in the United States, the Golden Jubilee of which will be celebrated in October. The altar was handsomely decorated with cut flowers and palms which made a striking contrast with the new green velvet carpet recently laid in the Sanctuary, and the elaborate new gold vestments. The mass was celebrated by Rev. J. A. Gensheirmer, the assistant pastor. Rev. John Clark, of St. Peter Clavier's church was deacon and Rev. Charles Uncles, Professor of Greek and Latin at the Epiphany Apostolic College, sub deacon, Jonh L. Peed, master of ceremonies and Wallis Lansey, thurifer. Rev. N. P. Denis, the pastor and Rev. Joseph Butch with twenty-four altar boys were also seated in the Sanctuary. A special sermon was preached by Rev. Clark to a crowded church, setting forth the life, noble works and self sacrificing zeal of St. Francis Xavier, the patron of the church. Special music with orchestra accompaniment was rendered by the choir. The solemnities of the feast were closed with solemn vespers in the evening. Held Quarterly Conference. The third quarterly conference was held at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Monday night. Reports submitted showed that $1,800 had been collected from various sources during the past three months, that the church had been renovated at a cost of $2,500 of which, only $250 remains unpaid, and that the mortgage debt had been reduced to $4,700. The presiding elder, Rev. S. M. Johnson, presided, Rev. J. W. Norris is pastor of the church. Morgan College Wins at Football Dunbar line held like a stonewall in the first half but weakened in the second half before the fierce onslaught of the opposing team. At the end of the first half the score stood 2-0 favor of Dunbar. During the first quarter of the second half Tom Jones attempted a drop kick, the ball being recovered by Chamberlin, the fleet quarterback of Morgan who ran 40 yards to a touchdown. Again in the second half on a delayed pass Chamberlin fooled the Dunbar and scored a second touchdown which proved to be enough to tuck the game away for his team. W. Webb and M. Dorsey played a good and consistent game as tackles, while Chamberlin was the star for his team as well as for the whole game. The officials of the game were J. Parlete, Wm. Garner, Percy Johnson, and George Thomas. Grand Commandery Elects Officers. The thirty ninth annual conclave of St. Andrew's Commandery of Knight Templars was held at Masonic Temple last Friday night. The following officers were elected and installed: Columbus Gordon, Grand generaissmo; Richard B. Mariott, grand captain general; William E. Fletcher, Annapolis, grand senior warden; Stephen Shephard grand junior warden; Nelson Walker, grand treasurer, Caleb Robinson, grand recorder, and John H. Murphy, grand chaplain. Mr. and Mrs. Peters Entertains. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Peters of Roland Park, entertained the Hampton Quartet and Lawyer Thomas C. Walker, Thanksgiving evening, in honor of their cousin, Mr. Hawthorne Smith, who is a senior student at Hampton. Whist was engaged in until a late hour when an elaborate supper was served, after which the quartet entertained the guest with a number of humorous and pathetic selections. Those present were Mrs. Ethelyn G. Henry, Miss Beulah S. Wilder, Miss Annie E. Smith, Miss Pauline Smith Miss Elvira Moulson, Mrs. Albert Peters, Messrs Charles Tynes, Freeman S.Crawley, Wainwright, Page I. Lancaster, Grandison Koes, William Smith, T. C. Walker, and Albert Peters. Well-known Cook Injured. "Tobe" Taylor one of the oldest cooks in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad service, is at the Marland University Hospital undergoing treatment for severe injuries received by being run over by an engine at Camden Station last Friday evening. He had just stepped from a supply car when he received the injuries. An examination at the hospital revealed the fact that he had received injuries to his scalp, arm and right leg. The latter was amputated Hampton Quartet Entertain. Miss Beulah S. Wilder entertained the Hampton Quartet at her home 1909 Division street Monday evening. An enjoyable evening was spent at whist dancing and singing by the quartet. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Levi V. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Turner, Mrs. Ethelyn G. Henry Miss Annie E. Smith, Miss Callie McGuinn, Msesrs. Wainwright Charles Tynes, F. W. Crawley and Page I. Lancaster. A Great Sermon The people who worshipped at Centennial last Sunday morning, are loud in their praises of the sermon preached by Dr. Shaw. They declare it was the greatest sermon ever preached in that church. The text was John 3:16. Sunday School Institute With an interest an enthusiasm unprecedented in the annuals of local Sunday School work, pupils, teachers and officers of the several Methodist Sunday Schools of Baltimore and surroundings, are cooperating with the Sunday School Superintendents Union, in the final preparations for the institute to be held in the John Wesley M. E. Church, Sharp and Montgomery streets, beginning Sunday at 3 p. m. The monster mass meeting, to be addressed by Bishop Earl Cranston, of Washington, will mark the beginning of the institute. On Monday and Tuesday nights, at 8 p. m., instruction in religious psychology and pedagogy, and organization and supervision will be given by the following experts of the Board of Sunday Schools: Dr. C. C. Jacobs, Sumter, S. C., field secretary, and Drs. E. S. Lewis and H. H. Meyer, New York. Contributions of the program will be made by prominent local talent. Charts, diagrams, pictures and printed matter, illustrative of what the several schools are doing, will form an instructive and educative exhibit. Everyone interested in real constructive work among the youth of the race, whether workers in Methodist schools or not, should avail themselves of the opportunity to make the institute series a notable one. John W. Martin Paralyzed John W. Martin, who sustanied a slight stroke of paralysis last week, is in an improved condition at his home, 1209 Argyle avenue. He is one of the best known men in the city and for years has been active in politics in the. Seventeenth ward. During the recent campaign he had charge of the Progressive end in his ward. He is senior ward end of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons. A Female Physician Baltimore will soon have a female physician in the person of Dr. Melissa Thompson. She is a graduate of the Woman's Medical College, Philadelphia, and has also taken special courses in the treatment of diseases of the nose and throat. She passed the Maryland State Board of Medical Examiners with flying colors more than a year ago. Dr. Thompson expects to open offices here before Christmas. Adulterated Foods Criticised Adulterated foods and those who place the same on the market were unsparingly criticized at the monthly meeting of the Maryland Medical, Pharmaceutical and Dental Association held at the residence of Dr. Richard Baker Monday evening. An informant and exhaustive paper on "Adulterated Foods" was read by Dr. Howard E. Young, after which a general discussion followed Bellmen Elect Officers At a meeting of the Bellmen's Beneficial Club last Wednesday, evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J. Edward Smith, president; James H. Tyler, 1st vice president; James W. Murray, 2nd vice president; Denis T. Moore, financial secretary; Clarence Davis, rec. secretary; Joshua Duppin, Treasurer; Thos. Williams, sergeant at-arms; Dr. John Liverpool, chaplain; Frederick Johns, solicitor. The president, treasurer, and financial secretary were elected to succeed themselves. Dr. Chas. Fowler and Harry S. Cummings were retained in the respective capacities of medical examiner and attorney. To Unveil Stations of the Cross At St. Mary's Church Orchard street on Sunday, December 8th, at 11 o'clock the handsome new Stations of the cross will be unveiled and blessed by the Right Reverend Sheldon M. Griswold of Salina. The Stations are bas-relief reproductions of terra-cotta; each figure being hand colored in oils. Each station measures about five feet in height and is set in Remanissance frame. Six of them are given by the Sunday School, and the rest are given by the following people: Mrs. Edith Young, in memory of her mother, Mr. and Mrs. Brown in memory of Orrie Brown; Mrs. W. H. Bishop in memory of her husband. Miss Maria and Anne Jones in memory of their mother; Miss Mary Green in memory of her mother; Miss Mary Green, in memory of her mother; Miss Caroline Baton in memory of Walter Stewart; Mrs. Rachel Kellar in memory of her daughter; Mrs. Johnston, in memory of Leah Spence; The Bishop of Saliona will preach a special sermon. Annual Congregational Meeting The annual congregational meeting of Grace Presbyterian Church was held on Wednesday night. The reports of the various departments shwed an increase over last year along all lines. Messrs. W. A. Jones, William Anderson, W. H. Carter, J. N. Fitzgerald, R. H. Dennis, J. A Landon, and H. H. Baskerville were elected trustees. Messrs. W. F. DeBardeleben, Wm. Anderson and P. M. Hill were elected deacons. Dr. J. S. Conning will preach and assist Dr. Williams in the ordination of the deacons on Sunday evening at 8 p. m. A Pretty Marriage A pretty marriage was solemnized at the home of the bride Wednesday, December 4, 1912 in the presence of host of friends. Mr. J. Harry Douglass and Miss Henrietta J. Johnson were united in matrimony by Rev. E. W. S. Peck. At the strain of the wedding march, the brides maid, Miss Sophie Morris and the groom's best man, Mr. Leon Kyler, entered a beautifully decorated parlor. She wore a gown of cream, crape de chiene with crystal trimmings and carried a bouquet of cream colored crysanthemums. The bridegroom followed. The bride entered leaning upon the arm of her uncle, Mr. Daniel Sedgwick. Her gown was of cream dutchess satin with a handsomely embroidered chiffon drapery and pearl trimmings. She wore an imported veil and carried a bouquet of bridal roses showered with sweet peas. Mr. F. Jacob Holland played the wedding march. The presents were numerous and handsome. The bride was a teacher of school 103. The groom is employed in the government service. The happy couple left on a trip to Philadelphia adn will be at home to their friends at 519 Mosher street, Sunday, December 8th from 6 to 8 p. m. Order your Xmas Tress, Holly Mistletoe, Plants and Flowers at Thos. E. Kelson, Florist, 1510 Presstman St., or call up Madi- son 4102 M. Postals and all or- ders promptly filled. We Print The News While It Is News. Mrs. Fannie Dashields, G. W. C. Mrs. Hester Gibbs, G. W. A. C. Mrs. Martha Evans, G. W. R. of D. A BRILLIANT MATINEE DANCE... By the Patrons of the Fishermen's Auditorium Xmas Afternoon, December 25th, 1912, from 2 to 6.30 P. M. At GALILEAN FISHERMEN'S AUDITORIUM T. Henderson Kerr's Orchestra. CARDS OF ADMISSION 20 CENTS. GRAND BALL at Westport Skating Rink, given by the Cosmopolitan Outing Club, Monday Night, Dec. 9th, 1912. Music by the Commonwealth Band, Chas. Harris, Leader. Doors open at 7 sharp All night long. Plenty of good car service. 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On Sale at Green's Prescription Pharmacy, Cor. Carey and Winchester Sts. Bring this "Ad" and 5 cents and get a 10c. bottle of this wonderful, hair preparation. Saturday only. Mrs. Charles Giles; 1414 Jefferson street, is rapidly improving. We wish her speedy recovery. Mr. W. M. Jackson, of Washington, D. C., was the guest of Miss Sadie-Kennard last week, of West Preston street. Mr. Joseph Hammond, of 709 George street, was in Washington, D. C., last week, the guest of Dr. I. N. Ross, of 1444 Q street N. W. Rev. Edward E. Tyler, a former member of the Baltimore A. M. E. Conference, was in the city Monday. He is now stationed at Madison, N. J., and is also attending Drew Theological Seminary. Miss Ada Mae Sinclair of Jamaica, W. I., who has recently returned from New York after spending the early fall with Madame Gourdine, will leave in a few days for Richmond, Va., to spend the month of December, from thence to Palm Beach, Fla., for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Patterson, of Annapolis avenue, Mt. Winans, spent Sunday in Annapolis, Md., the guest of Mrs. J. W. Chapman of Cathedral street. Master Richard Johnson, of 1551 Argyle avenue, who was operated on for Tonsilitis and adnois, is in a much improved condition. Mrs. Susan M. Tate, of 514 Robert street, has returned home after spending her Thanksgiving holidays with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Handy, at their cottage, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Mr. Samuel Summerville, of 522 Dolphin street is still sick at the Franklin street hospital. Mrs. Eliza Waddy, of Northumberland county, Va., has returned after a short stay with her niece, Mrs. Frances A. Proctor, 1231 Jefferson street and her son, Mr. Levi Waddy, of 1207 Division street. Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Green, of 427 E. 23rd, street have closed their summer home in the Green Spring Valley, for the winter. Mrs. Carrie Jones, wife of Mr. Thomas A. Jones, who has been a patient at the Provident Hospital for the past three months is stopping for the present with Mrs. John Nelson, of 545 W. Lanvale street. Mr. Jones speaks in the highest terms of the splendid treatment of Mrs. Jones, while at the Provident. Mrs. Jones is still under the care of Dr. W. T. Carr. Miss Ida B. Roane and Mr. McCanada Dailey were the principals in a pretty wedding at Sharon Baptist Church Tuesday evening of last week. The bride entered the church leaning upon the arm of her brother, Mr. Carter Banks, by whom she was given away at the altar. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander. The wedding march was played by Miss Francis Chambers. The bridesmaids were Misses Emma Morris and Opheia Scott. They wore pale blue crepe de chine. The ushers were Messrs. Charles B. Colbert, Alfred Allen, Stephen Jones, Jacob Thomas, George Henson, Harvey Waters, Howard B. Brown and Murray Dartrom. The best man was Mr. J. Frank Briscoe, of Martinsburg. W. Va., at which place the groom formerly lived. A The maid of honor, Miss Bessie Roane, was attired in white crepe meteor, trimmed with lace chiffone The bride was handsomely gowned in white satin trimmed with old lace. Her veil of tulle was fastened with a spray of orangd blossoms, and she carried bried roses. The out of town guests include Miss Louisa Roane, of Philadelphia, and Miss Nannie Ross of Martinsburg, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Dailey will reside, at 2141 Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Dallas Frazier, gave a luncheon Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Pinder, of Cambridge Md. FOR SALE—A two-story house in north-west section of city. Apply at 1811 Division street. FENNELL'S PHARMACY, DRUID HILL AVE. & BIDDLE ST. Try our Prescription Department if you want what you want when you want it; and you can feel certain that you will get it here, and for a great deal less. Oh yes; we can prove it. Let us refill or fill your next prescriptions that's all. All our Patent Medicine a reduce price.