The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO. 16. W. D. CRUM VICTIM OF AFRICAN FEVER U. S. Minister To Liberia Passes Away At His Home In South Carolina HAS HELD MANY IMPORTANT POSITIONS (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Charleston, Dec. 12.—The funeral of Dr. William Demos Crum, United States minister to Liberia, who died here last Saturday at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Sarah A. Chaplin, from African fever, was held at Mt. Zion M. E. Church Tuesday. The funeral was largely attended, many whites being in the throng. The Masonic fraternity, the Avery InstituteAumni Association, the Friendly Moralist Association and the Graduate Nurses' Aid Association, with which the deceased was connected, had representatives at the funeral services. Interment was in the Friendly Union Cemetery. The death of Dr. Crum may be regarded as due to race prejudice. He had served as collector of the port here, and when renamed by President Roosevelt late in President Roosevelt's administration Senator Tillman and other Southern Bourbons put up a fight against his retention, and when the fight for his reconfirmation seemed lost, Dr. Crum resigned as collector. Two years go President Taft appointed him to succeed Dr. Ernest Lyon, of Baltimore, as minister to Liberia. As he died from African fever, it is certain if he had been allowed to continue as collector of the port here that he would be still alive. He returned from Liberia just before the November election. The deceased diplomat was a physician by profession, and received his medical training at Howard University, Washington. His practice was large and he was identified with every movement for the uplift of the race here. He had charge of the Negro section of the Cotton States Exposition, held here some years ago. When discriminations against the race made many colored people boycott the exposition which threatened financial ruin, he was asked to get colored people to attend, which he did, thus helping to contribute to the success of the fair. For this he was highly commended by the daily papers. APPOINTED COLLECTOR. When President Roosevelt nominated him for the position of collector of the port on April 1st 1903, a storm of protest arose, and all sorts of accusations were made against him. The newspapers that had praised him highly for efforts in behalf of the exposition were among his bitterset opponents. Senator Tillman led the fight against his confirmation, and the Senate adjourned without confirming him. President Roosevelt reappointed him during the recess and later, when his name was again sent to the Senate, he was confirmed. It is said that Dr. Crum always kept a scrap book containing references to him, and when the whites and, the daily newspapers made bitter attacks against him he showed these words of praise to the President. When he had been in office for several years several of the daily papers of his State praised his administration. The fight against him was renewed, however, when PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. P. A. DR. W. D. CRUM Colonel Roosevelt again renominated him in 1909. The position of collector of port, the fight over which made Dr. Crum a national figure, paid only $1,200 a year. Besides his sister, his wife and brother also survive. Will Make Regular Contest Columbia, S. C., December 12—Aaron P. Priolean has given notice to the State Board of Canvassers that, he goig to make his bienial contest before Congress for the seat that George S. Leagre, holds from the First Congressional District. In his notice he states that 60,000 citizens are disfranchised through the operations of a State Constitution that is in violation of the War Amendments. Headquarters Moved Birimngham, Ala., December 12 The headquarters of the financial department of the A. M. E. Zion Church have been removed from Philadelphia to this city, with Dr. J. S. Jackson in charge. A meeting to celebrate the removal of the headquarters to this city was held at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church Sunday. Another Gambler Pleads Guilty Atlantic City, Dec. 2—"Jim" Pinar, anther of the alleged gambling resort proprietors, appeared before the attorney general at Mary's Landing yesterday and entered a plea of guilty. The minimum penalty is $1,000 fine and a year's imprisonment. "Bud" Griffin was found guilty several weeks ago and immediately thereafter "Diamond Joe" Ford and John Dyes came into court and pleaded guilty. Pinar's plea of guilty may probably prevent James Thorpe, a colored detective, from testifying against the gambling interests. Thorpe has had charges preferred agianst him for the alleged admission made by him that he visited colored gambling houses and was conversant with what was going on. He says that he visited them under orders from Attorney General Wilson and has retained Attorney Charles Babcock to defend him. "Coffee Cooler" In Trouble Coffee Cooler In trouble London, Dec. 11—The colored pugilist Frank Craig, known as the "Coffee Cooler" was arrested here today in concession with the killing of Jesse McIntyre, a young actress, by Mrs. Annie Gross, an American colored woman, on December 1. At the inquest a witness pointed Craig out in the court room also the man who accompanied the Gross woman when she bought a revolver license. Craig came to London many years ago from New York. As a fighter he met such men as Slavin, George Gardner and Jack O'Brien. He held the midweight championship for a time. Jeannes Board To Meet at White House Washington, December 13.—The Jeannes Fund Board has arranged to hold its annual meeting tomorrow at the White House President Taft being an active member of the body. The board was created several years ago to administer a fund of $1,000,000, bequeathed by the late Miss Anna T. Jeannes, of Philadephia, for the benefit of the Negro rural schools of the south. The president of the board is Dr. James H. Dillard, of New Orleans, and his associate members are President Taft, Andrew Carnegie, George McAneny, Robert C. Ogden and George Foster Peabody, New York City, David C. Barrow, Athens Ga., Hollis Burke Frissell, Hampton, Va.; Belton Gilbreat, Birmingham, Ala; H. T. Kealing, Quindaro, Kan., Samuel C. Mitchell, Columbia, S. C.; R. R. Moton, Hampton, Va.; J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn; Walter H. Page, Gardne City, N. Y.; R. L. Smith, Waco, Tex.; Talcott Williams, Philadelphia, and Booker T. Washington Tuskegee, Ala. Booker T. Washinton is chairman of the executive committee and R. R. Moton is secretary. George Foster Peabody is chairman of the finance committee. The business to be transacted Saturday will include the allotment of appropriations for the coming year which will amount to about $73 - 000. Saturday evening Booker Washington will deliver an address at the Howard Theatre 7th and T. Streets, northwest under the auspices of the local branch of the National Negro Business league, of which he is president and founder Dr. Newman Formally Inducted Into Office Washington, Dec. 18.—In the presence of a distinguished assemblage, Dr. Stephen Morrell Newman was formally inducted into the presidency of Howard University this afternoon Among the prominent men present were Dr. Booker T. Washington, Secretary of the Interior Fisher, Register of the Treasury J. C. Napier, Mr. James H. N. Waring, Dr. W. A. Warfield, Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, Major R R. Moton, R L Smith. of Texas: H. T. Kealing and Dr James H. Dillard. A big reception was held tonight. Dr. Morrel is about 65 years of age, and is a man of liberal education. Must Have Separate Sleeping Cars Jackson, Miss., Dec. 10.—The Supreme Court of Mississippi today decided that the so-called "jim-crow" law applies in this State to through sleeping cars as well as day coaches. This decision was handed down in the suit of Pearl Morris, who was recently given a verdict against the Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad for $15,000 because its employees refused to eject three Negroes from a sleeping car in which she was riding. The court held that the $15,000 damages was excessive, but suggested a verdict of $2,000. The court's decision says that if Negroes are to ride in sleeping cars in Mississippi they must be furnished separate cars. Boston, Mass., December 12—Arthur W. Mitchell, founder and principal of the West Alabama Industrial and Agricultural Institute, is in the city raising funds for the school. The school is situated in the Black Belt of Alabama, and is doing a praiseworthy work. Mr. Mitchell is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute. SHOCKING CONDITIONS ON B. C. &. A. RAILROAD Mr. Thomas W. Turner Complains To Public Service HATEFUL DISCRIMINATION PRACTICED Mr. Thomas W. Turner, teacher in the Colored High School, has addressed a letter to the Public Service Commission making a bitter arraignment of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company for the alleged shocking conditions that colored passengers on the "jim crow" sections of trains running between Claiborne and Ocean City have to undergo. The conditions obtaining on the stemboat railway lires have always been a source of trouble and annoyance to colored passengers, and though complaints have been filed again and again, conditions remain the same. Messrs. George A Watty and W. Ashble Hawkins filed complaint with the Public Service Commission sometime ago against discriminations on boats going to Cambridge, but the commission decided against their contention. Mr. Turner went to Salisbury Thanksgiving, accompanied by Mrs. Turner. He says that the toilets are filthy and that the "jim crow" section is dirty and that colored passengers are forced to listen to the vulgar conversation of those in the smoker. Cautious criticism is made of the toilet accommodations for colored women. Mr Turner's complaint follows, in part: Gentlemen: "I wish to call the attention of your Honorable Board to a manifest violation of the State law, as well as the ignoring of the most elemental laws of health by the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company on their trains which ply between Claiborne and Ocean City, Md. "I have occasion to travel through the Eastern Shore Counties of Maryland from time to time on these trains, and I am requested to occupy a small compartment which has been set aside for colored passengers. In going from Claiborne to Salisbury, with my wife, Wednesday, November 27th and returning Saturday November 80th, we found this compartment exceedingly dirty; particularly on the return trip. There were piles of dirt and litter heaped up on the seats and under them. CAR IS DIRTY "I called the conductor's attention to the condition of this part of the car and requested that he have the place cleaned which he refused to do. Thus we were subjected to the filth and dirt for that considerable distance, and only by spreading down newspapers were we able to keep our clothing from getting soiled. To pull down a window shade to keep out the sun, was simply to let fall a cloud of dust and dirt, apparently the accumulation of months. "Further, this compartment is nothing but a vestibule to the smoker for white men, whose door is being continually thrown open and kept open by the employees of the train and others passing, thus discomfiting our women and exposing them not only to the colds of disagreeable smoke, not also to the foul, vulgar, bar room, race horse talk and the swearing of the men who occupy this car. This was the experience which my wife and I had to go through Saturday week. Further there is no toilet in this compartment. "I wish to call the attention of your honorable Commission further to the fact that there are no toilet accessories in the car for colored women. This is a serious menace to their health, and may work a considerable hardship upon them. It is in addition, dangerous for a woman to go from one car to another. "I have pointed out that the most hateful kind of discrimination is being practiced by this company in respect to its colored passengers who pay the same fare as others, and I await your advice with reference to the complaint and the indignities suffered." The Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway is said to be a subsidiary company of the Pennsylvania Railroad. BANKER JOHN MITCHELL HONORED Elected a Member of the Royal Society of Arts Richmond, Va., Dec. 12.—John Mitchell Jr., editor of the Richmond Planet and president of the Mechanics' Savings Bank, has been elected a member of the Royal Society of Arts of England. The society was founded in 1754, and its head is the Duke of Connaught, brother of King George. As the society has only about 8000 Members, the honor is considered to be a great one. Mr. Mitchell is the only colored member of the American Bankers' Association. Mr. Mitchell has been chosen to look after the intersts of the Anglo-American Finance Corporation, which will lend money on approved security upwards to a million dollars. For an Industrial School Charleston, S. C., Dec.12. At a meeting of the City Council Tuesday night, the Mayor was authorized to secure a portion of the farm adjoining the Ashley River Asylum for the use of the Colored Industrial School. Christmas Dinner for New York, Dec. 13. — For the tenth year in succession Rosalie M. Jonas, of No. 53 East Fifty-sixth street, and the Rev. Dr. G. H. Sims, pastor of the Union Baptist Church, have issued an appeal for a brighter Christmas for the San Juan Hill kids, and have asked for subscriptions to a fund for a "pickaninnie Christmas tree and dinner." As long ago as December 1, 1894, Miss Jonas worte the following: Nobody ain't Christmas shoppin' For His stockin' Nobody ain't t Christmas shopping For His stockin' Nobody ain't cotch no turkey Nobody ain't b ked no pie, Nobody 's laid nuthin' by, Santy Claus don't cut no figger Fur his mammy's little nigger. Seems lak everybody's rishin' An'er crushin' Crowdin' shops and jamming trolleys, Buyin' shoes an' shirts an' toys Fur de white folks' girls and boys But no hobby horse ain't rockin' Fur His little wore-out stockin'. He'ain't quar'lin,' recllec' He don't spec' Nuthin'; hits his nt expectin' Makes his mammy wish-O-Laws!! Fur er nigger Santy Claus Totin' jus' er toy ballon Fur his mammy's little coon. Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 1—The George W. Hubbard Hospital has been formally opened to the public. The hospital is connected with Meharry Medical College. It fronts 130 feet on First avenue, and contains accommodations within its three stories for nearly 100 patients. The total cost of the building was around $40,000. Trying to Raise $12,000 Winston-Salem, N. C., Dec. 12. The trustees of the Slater Normal and Industrial School are trying to raise $12,000 in order to secure a similar appropriation offered by the State legislature. The school has property valued at $50,000 and is doing a good work. Will Establish Hospital San Antoni, Tex., Dec. 12.—Leading colored residents here are working for the establishment of a hospital, where the sick of the race may secure adequate treatment from doctors of the race. A meeting in the interest of the project was held at one of the local churches last night and the subscriptions, to the movement increased to several hundred dollars. Charged With Robbery Peoria, Ill, December 10.—Toma Barnes and Floyd Truner, Negroes are under arrest here on suspicion of having robed Joseph Merchonik, a New York diamond merchant $27000 in uncut diamonds and $1,600 in currency in Chicago Monday night. Wedding Announcement New Berne, N. C., Dec. 12. Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lawrence for the marriage of their niece, Miss Lilian B. Havens, and Mr. Pearlie J. Cromartie next Wednesday. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. C. D. Hazel, pastor of St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church, and Rev. M. H. Moore, a presiding elder. Knocking Johnson at Big Gate. Washington, Dec. 12.—Several hundred men stood in Gray's Cafe tonight discussing Congressman Roddenberry's effort to have a law passed forbidding the marriage of white and colored people, as well his abuse of Jack Johnson; "That Georgia Congressman reminds me," said one, "of an old colored slave. This slave was in the habit of going into the woods and 'cussing' his master whenever anything displeased him. Another slave complained to him about the way that their master treated him, and he was advised to give master a good 'cussing.' "The second slave had a disagreement with his master one day and 'cussed' him roundly, for which he received a sound thrashing. Meeting the first slave shortly thereafter, the second said: "I gave 'massa' a good 'cussi,' as you told me, and he gave me the worst beating that I ever had in my life." "You old fool," said the one who had given the advice. "Why didn't you do as I do? I 'cuss' massa behind his back." "That is about the way with Riddenbury," said the man at the bar. "He will blackgard Jack John son here in the halls of Congress, but he has not got the courage to go out to Chicago and tell Jack that to his face. Let us have another drink, boys." Pastor Tendered a Reception Cockeysville, Md., Dec. 12.— Rev. W. H.S. Bailey, pastor of Bazel Chapel A. M. E. Church, was tendered a surprise by the Sunday School students, Sunday. A bazar opened at the church last night. Masters John L. Foote, Jr., and Rufus A. Tucker have returned to the State Normal School, after visiting their parents. STARTED FIFTEEN YEARS AGO. How Julius Rosenwald's Generous Financial Offer For Larger and Better Equipped Buildings For Y. M. C. A. Purposes Is Being Appreciated. Baltimore's Successful Ten Days' Campaign. BY FRANKLIN E. JOHNSON Baltimore.—But few people have an adequate conception of the great part that the Young Men's Christian association is destined to play among the colored people of this country, not only as a conserver of the manhood of the race and a potent force for the religious and spiritual uplift of men and boys, but as a great force in awakening the race to the possibilities of co-operation along various lines. The Y. M. C. A. movement among colored people in this country began to take root about fifteen years ago when Dr. Jesse E. Moorland and W. A. Hunton were employed as international secretaries and placed in charge of the work. Associations were organized in a number of cities, and the work began to grow. Nowadays the small homes of the colored Y. M. C. A. are beginning to give way to modern buildings of large dimensions. The Washington Y. M. C. A. is the first among the colored people to occupy a $100,000 building. Its magnificent home at 1816 Twelfth street is now the scene of varied activities and a most praiseworthy work. The colored people of that city subscribed $32,000 toward the erection of the building. Less than $5,000 of this amount remains unpaid. It may be interesting to note that the first colored Y. M. C. A. in the world was organized in Washington in 1833, just two years after the beginning of the work. Fine Offer of a Chicago Merchant. The great movement for modern association buildings for the race has grown all over the country since Julius Rosenwald, the wealthy Chicago merchant, offered to give $25,000 to any city that raised $75,000 for an associa- M. DR. J. E. MOORLAND. tion building. Although this magnificent offer was made a little less than two years ago, over $800,000 has been pledged for new buildings in various sections of the country since Jan. 1, 1911. Of this amount the race has subscribed $280,000, nearly half of which has been paid. Mr. Rosenwald's interest in the work among colored people began when he gave $25,000 toward a new building in Chicago. The colored people of that city gave $67,000, and an $180,000 building is now nearing completion. International Secretary J. E. Moorland, who conducted the Chicago campaign, was invited by Mr. Rosenwald to his home to talk over the possibilities of the work among the colored people of the country. With his usual enthusiasm Dr. Moorland gave a graphic picture of the work being done and its possibilities, and shortly after that came the announcement that Mr. Rosenwald would give $25,000 to any city that would erect a $100,000 building. Successful campaigns have since been conducted in Los Angeles, Springfield, O.; Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Atlanta and in Baltimore. In each city the race more than met expectations. Similar ones are now being planned for Cincinnati, Kansas City and New York. J. E. Moorland Called Live Wire Man. The Baltimore campaign closed on Thanksgiving day with $31,000 subscribed. This was $6,000 more than was asked. The Y. M. C. A. composed of white men has pledged $50,000, and the $25,000 offered by Mr. Rosenwald will be used in erecting a modern building. The campaign in Baltimore was remarkable in that it was the work of all classes of citizens, who worked independently during ten days to raise the sum needed. W. F. A. Berdeleben, general secretary of the Baltimore Y. M. C. A.; James A. Gullis, president, and In- ternational Secretary介导, who directed the campaign, were the leading spirits in marshaling the host of workers. All of the newspapers, especially the race papers, aided materially in the campaign that caused people of both races to marvel. Even the Baltimore Sun was moved editorially to praise the race for the fine results of the campaign. Secretary De Bardeleben is one of the younger men who have consecrated their lives to Y. M. C. A. work. He received; the finishing touches of his education at Lincoln (P.a.) university. He taught school for awhile in Texas and entered Y. M. C. A. work about seven years ago. Dr. Moorland has given the best years of his life to the work. He is a native of Ohio. After [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. W. F. DE BARDELEBEN. graduating from a college at Ada, O., he studied theology at Howard university. Washington. He is now a member of the board of trustees of Howard university. A "live wire" man in every sense of the word and deeply interested in the work of saving young men, he has rendered yeoman service for the cause. He states that he believes that the splendid way men and women of the race have co-operated in a number of cities in the campaigns for new buildings is paving the way for general co-operation along civic and economic lines. He believes that the money pledged will be collected easily and that the value of keeping pledges will be brought home to many. Splendid Opportunity For Workers. The work that the Y. M. C. A. is doing for the race centers in a department headed by such well known men as Alfred E. Marland, chairman; William Sloane, vice chairman; Frederick B. Schenck, treasurer, and Richard C. Morse, general secretary. Such men as W. Jay Schieffelin, George Foster Peabody, Henry B. F. MacFurland, Lucien C. Warner, N. W. Harris and Frank K. Sanders serve on the general committee. Dr. Moorland and Mr. William A. Hunton are the secretaries with general administrative powers. John B. Watson, Atlanta; Robert P. Hamlin, St. Louis; Channing H. Tobias, Augusta, Ga., and David D. Jones, New Orleans, are also employed as international secretaries. A great opportunity exists for consecrated young men to serve as general secretaries for this rapidly growing work for the moral, religious and mental uplift of the men and boys of urban communities throughout the United States. NEW IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Plans For Permanent Central Power and Lighting Plant Considered. For more than a quarter of a century the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute, Tuskegee, Ala., has steadily grown not only in the size of its plant, but in the usefulness of its graduates and in the influence which it has been able to exert upon racial conditions throughout the south. The physical growth of the institution has brought it to the point where it is absolutely necessary that a considerable sum of money be spent in putting in a more complete and up to date heating system, water system, sewerage system, as well as a permanent central power and lighting plant. The trustees have had a competent engineer at work for several months studying the problem. He has now prepared plans which will make a saving of at least 20 per cent in the cost of operating the plant over what we are now paying. The entire cost will be $237,728.99. I am glad to say that Alfred T. White and the Misses White of Brooklyn have promised $25,000 toward this amount, provided the remainder can be secured, says Principal Booker T. Washington. In view of the work that Tuskegee has done and is doing for the whole country, the trustees feel that the school is justified in asking for this amount of money, which it is hoped will be secured within the next few months. Frederick M. Johnson's New Invention. The new belt feed rifle recently invented by Frederick M. Johnson, an Afro-American veteran of the Spanish-American war, has been sent to the war department for investigation as to its merits for use in the army. Johnson claims that the instrument will fire 300 shots at intervals of twenty seconds in succession. RACE PROGRESS IN THE SOUTH WASHINGTON STARTS ENGINE. An Unprecedented Number Witness Launching of Mammoth Manufacturing Enterprise In Famous Mississippi Town—Charles Banks the Master Spirit of the Achievement. Plant Represents $100,000. Mound Bayou, Miss.—According to the most conservative estimate, 10,000 persons were present at the formal opening of the cottonseed oil mill and manufacturing plant which occurred in this town the last week in November. They came in great throngs on special trains from New Orleans, Memphis, Vicksburg, Jackson, Natchez and Greenville. Dr. Booker T. Washington, accompanied by Mrs. Washington, came direct from Boston in the busiest period of his great work in the interest of the Tuskegee (Aln.) institute for the purpose of making the principal address and pulling the cord that blew the first whistle marking the formal completion and opening of the $100,000 oil mill manufacturing enterprise which the Negroos of Mississippi, under the guidance and direction of Charles Banks, master spirit and president of the Mississippi State Negro Business league, have been promoting for the past four years. In the presence of the leading professional, educational and business men and women of the race, who represented thousands of the most successful farmers of Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee, the formal exercises were held in the open and on the grounds of the oil mill plant. They were marked with simplicity and yet with a dignity befitting an occasion of so much moment. Charles Banks called the assemblage to order and introduced Isaiah T. Montgomery, founder of the town of Mound Bayon, who in turn introduced Dr. Washington. Of Dr. Washington's address it is not too much to say that it reached the high water mark of constructive eloquence, a happy blending of elation and just pride in the successful completion of a great and monumental task, a word of admonition and advice—a characteristic address by the eloquent Tuskegeean. He was listened to not only by thousands of his own race, but by hundreds of white citizens—county officials, judges, professional men, newspaper men and most notably, Mr. C. P. J. Mooney, editor of the Memphis (Tenn.) Commercial Appeal, who followed Dr. Washington in a trenchant, forceful and thoroughly appreciative address. Thousands Hear Washington Speak. Dr. Washington said in part: I count it a great privilege to be permitted to take part in the formal opening of the Mound Bayou Oil Mill and Manufacturing company. The opening of this oil mill marks a unique and distinct step in the progress of the Negroes of America. It represents, in my opinion, the largest and most serious undertaking in a purely commercial and manufacturing enterprise in the history of our race. I congratulate Charles Banks and his board of directors and the stockholders upon the success that they have attained in bringing this enterprise to its present degree of completeness. Mr. Banks and those who have stood by him in this movement are entitled to the lasting praise of the people of this country. Back of this enterprise which we formally open and dedicate today I know that there is struggle, disappointment and heartache which the outside world little knows about or can little appreciate. I am proud of the fact that the National Negro Business league has had some influence in the starting and bringing to completion this magnificent enterprise. From the very beginning of our organization Charles Banks has been one of the leading spirits in keeping it alive and making the National Negro Business league powerful and useful. I said in the beginning that this is a unique enterprise, marking its distinctive step in the development of our race. Here only forty-nine years after our freedom as a race the black people have gathered and invested nearly $100,000 in this manufacturing enterprise. I am glad that this oil mill, the first in the history of our race, is located in the heart of the south, where it will be a perpetual demonstration of the fact that our people cannot only make progress, but whenever they make progress along legitimate and helpful lines the white man is willing to stand back of them and encourage them right here in the south. Again, again I congratulate them. Bain and his coworkers. I congratulate every white and black citizen of Mississippi on the launching of this great manufacturing enterprise, the greatest of its kind in the history of our race. I congratulate you because it is located in the heart of the black belt of the south, where black people and white people are side by side to work out their destiny and prove to the world that it is possible for two races different in color to live together, each promoting the happiness and welfare of the other. Educational Needs of West Africa. Speaking at a recent meeting in Brooklyn the Rev. Dr. John H. Reed, president of the College of West Africa, Liberia, said, among other things: "A thoroughly organized school system is the fundamental basis for the permanent establishment of a republic in which the people shall govern themselves. Liberia is brought face to face at the present time with the problem of organizing a public school system to meet the demands of a primitive people, as may be found among the various tribes within the territorial boundary of the republic." For an hour we had roasted and eaten chestnuts at the big fireplace in the cabin of Rube Jones, mountaineer, and then I asked for a story. He hung off a bit and then began: "When I built my first cabin on this yere mounting it was clus up to the foot of a hill. Folks told me that a landslide would come along some time and make matchwood of that cabin and bury us thirty feet deep, but I wasn't to be skewed out of a good location on that account. I was buildin' so as to be nigh a spring and a road, you see. Once in awhile as time went on that'd be a slip to the right or left of us, but nothin' to do any hurt. "We kept talkin' 'bout movin', but also kept holdin' on, and so a week passed. Then spring sot in, and it rained and rained. I never did see it pour down so sidy and so long. Reckoned it rained fur 'bout 'leven days without a break. One mawnin' jest befo' daylight the ole woman woke me up jest as I was dreamin' of cuttin' down a tree with thirteen coons roostin' on the limbs, and she sez to me, sez she: "Rube Jones, git up!" "What fur?" "Bekase you wanter be a-gittin." "A-gittin' fur what?" "A-gittin' outer this yere cabin. I've heard the trees and rocks crackin' up that fur the last hour, and I tell you we are gwine to hey a landside." "What did you make a study of landslides?" sez I, feelin' mortal mean 'bout losin' all them coons. "Rube, don't be a tule! "One in the family is 'nuff, I reckon! "That fired her up. Deed, but I felt so mean 'bout them thirteen coons, with coonslims bringin' six bits in cash that yar, that I sorter wanted to git up a row. It didn't take long. She jumped outer bed with her jaw sot, and when I got up she was sittin' on a stone out in the yard with an umbrella over her head. "Ole woman, we hain't got ten minits to git outer this. Grab up what ye'kin and foller me! "What's the rumpus, Rube? she calmly asks as she begins to hum a tune. "Gwine to hey a landslide, an' it mar cum any minit!" "Whar did yo' make a study of them air landslides, Iube?" "Don't make no fule of yo'self, ole woman, fur things up thar is already shakin'." "One fule in the family is 'nuff, I reckon. Yo' go right on. My ole man says that's no danger of a landslide, and so I'm goin' to sot right yere." "Ole woman, are you sot?" "Deed I are, Rube." "And are you gwine to take chances of bein' buried under a millyon tons of dirt and rock?" "I reckon I am!" "And won't nuthin' move yo?" "Nuthin' but that thar landslide, which my ole man says hain't a-cumin'. Goodby. Rube. Better be gwine?" "Yo' are sot, ole woman,' se I, 'and yo' are a fule to boot, but I can't leave yo' to perish. Up yo' git and cum along!" "But it was no use. When I tried to lift her up she bit and kicked and wouldn't be budged. I was powerfully skeert, and I knew the old woman couldn't be unsot of her sotness. I got the clock and the feather bed and rushed up the road to the bend, and I hadn't only jest slewed around when the mounting moved." "It was a sight to lift your heels—all that rock and dirt and trees and bushes rushin' down, and the ole woman sat on the stone as stiff as a poker and waited fur it to reach her. It was rollin' over her when I closed my eyes and sunk down. When I cum to everything was hurly burly—wife gone, cabin gone, land buried out of sight." "Mebbe yo' can imagine my feelin'," said the old man as he stopped to knock the ashes out of his pipe and scratch his leg. "I kinder fainted and fell down; then I sot up and cried; then I stood up and cussed. Reckon I was crazy fur 'bout an hour. I was sittin' down and weepin' and groanin' when I heard a step and looked up to find my ole woman not ten feet away. Her clothes was a leetle dusty, and that was a leetle blood on one ear, but she was mighty peart as she sez to me, sez the: "Stranger, yo' mought be acquainted round these yere parts? "Stranger, marm—slightly,' sez I. "Do yo' happen to know a fam'ly named Jones—Rube Jones, the great hunter arter b'ars? "I do, marm.' "Got a fule in the fam'ly, I'm told.' "Yes, marm, he has.' "Which is it—Rube or his wife? "It's Rube, marm, and dod rot his ole skin if I don't lick him to squash the fust time I meets him!" "And she had escaped?" I queried. "Stranger, the hand of the Lawd was in it. She was carried a distance of fifty feet and slewed into a ditch with two logs across it. When the stuff quit fallin' she was buried ten feet deep, but she got out between two rocks and cum walkin' up to me as calm as a mewl gwine to water." "And since then?" "Oh, thar hain't bin no quarreling as to which is the fule in the family" laughed Rube as he rose up for more tobacco DEALER IN Groceries & Provisions, Butter, & Eggs ...and Poultry... Groceries. Groceries. SELECT GROCERIES 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 Iola Martin, 1160 Calhoun & Winchester Sts. GROCERY STORE When a big man sizes you up there is no better asset you can possess than a clean-cut, well-dressed personal appearance. Our clothes embody all the essentials requisite to a well-dressed person. Tailor made Suits and Rain Coats for the Ladies. 300 styles to select from. Drop us a card, our Representative will call. The Challenge Tailoring Company. GEORGE L. DENT, Manager. ```markdown ``` Funeral Director and Embalmer Coaches to hire for all occasions Funerals from $75.00 Up RES., 647 GEORGE ST. OFFICE: 942 DRUID HILL AVE. 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 Alex. Hemsley, Funeral Director and Embalmer 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, 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. F. S. Strobridge, President Home Office: Cor. 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The Leading Li Life Insurance Premiums collected Issues NOTICE= Just Machin you can you be Machin AT SUTLE Most Equipped Repair IT PAY Baltimore, Md Groceries. GROCERIES Calhoun Streets. In all be dress makers, hence we we are here to serve you. grocery orders. All orders in Select Meat Groceries. Madison 3875 M. Calhoun & Winchester Sts. NEW STORE no better asset you can possess than ance. requisite to a well-dressed person for the Ladies. 300 styles to select we will call. Doring Company. NT, Manager. 1908 DIVISION STREET HEMSLEY and Embalmer Funerals from $75.00 Up. ICE: 942 DRUID HILL AVE. TOADVIN.... STREET, UNDERTAKER 0 and up; caskets for $3.00 and up; Salts, Weddings, Parties, Receptions, at reasonable rates. You need not m, just call 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. Funeral Director and Embalmer public that I am still doing business P. Thanking the public for all past the same. Carriage for hire for special attention given to all orders SLEY, Cernon 2578 Main Office. LAND, Manager. C. & P. Phone:692 Madison PYE, Sr. Nr. Calvert. DIRECTOR::: PHONE ed with any other firm 7 HE APRO-AMERICAN LEDG Re AMAN A'HARD THING "Vand President Roosevelt {permitted [ANTE CATANIA. 1 | TO. THE LADIES | . MTREGOR&e sons. . her to name her: successor. Now g (Origina: xed Box) : z As her, Husband fs at the fread of 2 : EDUCATION S : : a ee TO. UNDERSTAND 33sec, tome TO-GET BUSY) ismsisimerennaciven,| Superior Hair Dressing Ri Ah hi iage, Mi ‘acia! assay and Manicur- oe : —_ Ethel Grant Con, to Dr; Wayne G. as ing. Alec in the making of «PRINCESS COMB AND HEATE} -e¢ | Howard, of Bessemer, Ala, Ishall] < Braids, Puffs, ete. Combings To be used by modern Ladies and Obild: When A Man Is A Misfit now attempt to. tell you a few Will Not Only Take A Hand madeup a a RUNTEE Hl fo acy a Cildren to dress the thi dl ding: MAD. AL e - He Is A Hard Problem Mise Ethel Grant Cox® the only| in The Next Legislature 787 George Street, precrerriaiae HAIR FOOD Says Colonel Mid= daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. . sic 7 a ae = i 2 ry: . i But Also In The Selec- —_—— | eee = Uncquailed for softening and beautifyi Cox, of Indianola, was married to ‘ Rec eeemermenneeteceeem hair and promotes a luxuri t oe night. Dr. Wayne C. Howard, a promi-| tion of Two Senators | FRIENDS ALL | rE tondte ees 8 loxuriant growth, gu Indianola, Miss.—The hardest thing on earth for a man to under- standisaman. I think I would be happy if I understood even myself and perhaps I would not be happy for we are peculiar be- ings. God puts him into the world for some purpose and if you can only find that purpose then’ you will be happy, and you will’ make others around you hapzy. When a man becomes a misfit, cannot define his place, and cannot find it, then he plunges into death, aither by his own hands direct or by some act which wil] bring on sickness. Of course he is supposed to live about 70 years and then he must pass out. Some Jo not live that long, and wheneven I hear of a man taking his own life, I must pause and ask, ‘*Why did he do it’ For years and years, Dr. Gates ‘has been teaching about the great beyond. He has held up’life and its beauties, and at last the world is caused to stop and shudder when jt was announced that away down in Florida he had taken his own Hife, and that he is dow no more. The life.that tas ween spent for the training of boys and girls of his race and of my race will sink in to nothingness as no one can consist- ently refer to his closing life. They can tell about his connection with Fisk, about his good work there and when some one will ask, ~'Where is he now,’’ there will be a blank expression on the face of the one asked. Lhave spent many years in this world trying to live, and trying to see what others are doing, and whether or not this is my mission, 1am not able to say. In my way 1 have tried to inspire noys and girls to look up, to seek higher things in life. 1 look around and I see these young ones doing some- thing, and it is then] join in sing- ing ‘‘Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow.’” The churches are filling their places and men an women are _be- ing taught through them more and more about God. I have been watching the work of the Baptist church and the African Methodist church during the fall, and today Jam right here looking into the workingsvf the African Methodist chureh, Bishop J. M. Conner the young man is here presiding over the conference, Before I tell you much about the Rishop and Indianola, 1 must tell you that I have been fortun- ate in this round, because I am stopping with a man of thought, and one of the bankers of the vown, Prof. T. S. Crawford. This young man came into the world right here in DeKalb, Mis- sissippi, on the dark moon about 41 years ago, and found his way into Meridian assisted by his parents, and there he went to the public school finishing there, next found him struggling at Tougaloo University, Mississippi, where he, took him some normal and college education and was then prepared to commence his work as a man. He taught and taught until there was another offer to him. He-as a teacher in Mississippi and in Texas until he met Hon. W. W. Cox; cahier of Delta Penny Savings Bank, and first thing they had got- ten their heads together and Prof. Crawford was ¢c-nnected with the vank and other interests of Mr. Cox, Now he is one of the lead- ing young mea in this'section of he country. “ While in Tougaloo on a visit two years ago, he met one of our well tained young women, Miss Eva Sordelia Roberts, and last Spring}: it the commencement, the wedding ook place, and now they-are happy n their cozy home in Indianola. rof. Crawford had not lost sight f his mother. Mrs. Crawford is ot only a good housekeeper, but he is one of the best rausicians in he state regardless of race or col- r. I shall be -away-from here hough before this letter can reach ae, ue + n and President Roosevelt. {permitted her to nameher’ successor: . Now her. husband is at the fhead of 2 bank and she is staying at home. This will introduce to you Indianlo. Recently they had a marriage, Miss Ethel Grant Cox, to Dr. Wayne C. Howar1, of Bessemer, Ala, [shall now. attempt to. tell you a few things about the wedding: Miss Ethel Grant Cox, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cox, of Indianola, was married to Dr. Wayne C. Howard, a promi- nent physician of Bessemer, Ala., Thanksgiving day in'the afternoon in Grant Chapel A. M. E. Church ceremony being performed by Rev. C.B. Lawyer, B. D. The bride was accompanied to the altar by her father, while P. W. Howard, of Jackson, acted as best man, aecorpanying his broth- er. ‘Ihe bride is an accompilshed young woman, being a graduate from Fisk University. She wore a lace princess gown over satin charomuse draped with dew chiffon and, mother of pearls, imported tulle veil, -with pearls and ostrach. Following the wedding, a bridal dinner was served in the Masonic Pythian hall, which was appropri- ately decorated. The following day they left for Meridian at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Howard. They looked fine, and I wished for them a long and happy life. I feel that they will make it in life and in the world Tam always glad to see and hear of our young people: get: ting married. No doubt you have heard about the Mississippi How- ards, | have said enough about the wedding and now I must turn attention to closing the letter. Send all Christmas for the Colonel to 5922 Aberdeen street, Chicago, ll. Fairfield Notes (Special to The Atro-American Ledger.) * Fairfield, Md, Dec. 12—The play given by Mr. Joseph B. Frazer, at the colored M. E. Church, Mondas night, was enjoyed by all present. Rev. J. Isles preached his fare. well sermon Sunday, December ist. He has been transferred to the South Carolina ecnference, Rey. Arthur H. Carr will succeed Rev. Mr, Isles. The night school which is being taught by Mr. George I. Carson is well attended. Mr. I. J. DeShields has movec from 4th avenue to 3rd avenue. Mrs. Julia Jones and Mrs. Hattie Green und Miss Maggie Weir, whe were in the street car wreck at Stone house cove on the Curtis Bay line are out again. Rey. Dr. John W. Widgeon, Rev. J. W. Woodand Mr. J. H. Gillespie spoke at the Colored C, M. E. Church Jast Sunday. Walter W. Brown was master of ceremonies. Easton Happenings. Easton, Md., December 12.—Mrs. Mary Poney died at her home or West Port street, Monday morning. She was an active member of Beth: el A.M. E. Church. A husband and five children survive. . Word has been received here of the death in Baltimore of George Thomas after an illness of several months. ‘Three sisters and one brother survive, Woman’s Day services were held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sun- day. During the day addressess were delivered by Mrs. Anna Jack- son, of Cambridge, ; Mrs. Mary 1. Johnson and Mrs. Rosa Woolford. A number of ladies of Bethel A. M. E . Church met at the resi- dence of Mrs. Kattie Blackwell to arrange for a tea party. Those present included: Mesdames” Lizzie Cooper, Julia Keys, Annie G. Miller, Alfred Sprouse, Lena Floyd and Turner, A-suecessful entertainment for the benefit of the colored ward in the Emergency Hospital was given ». few evenings ago. The :com- nittee in charge of the function follows: Miss Hattie Tilghman, Mrs. Henry 3utler, Mrs. Lizize Cooper and Mrs Agnes Bentley. 7 Dr. Haige has leased the home nd furniture of Mrs. Florence tichardson, who will ‘spend the vinter in Philadelphia. | Snow Hill Jottings. (Special to’ the Afro-Aumerlean Ledger.) Snow “Hill December 12.—Mr. Isaac Waters and Mrs. Inez. Ball, were married Wednesday night by Rey. E. J. Henry. Pe Rey. Joseph Wittington precab- ed at the Mt. Zion Baptist. Church Sunday night. ‘ i Rev. E., J. Henry preached at the Union. Baptist Church, Chincotea- gue Island, Va. Mrs. Mary Blake died Friday night and was buried Sunday after- noon..at the M. E. Cemetery. Miss Rosa Jacobs, of . Philadel- phia,.is home on a visit to her friends. : Rey... D. Paine preached at the M.-E, Church Sunday. night. = ANTESALOON LEAGUE TO GET BUSY The An ti-Saloon League announces its intention of taking a hand not only in the election of the next leg- islature but in the selection of the Evo United States Senators from ‘Maryland. The passage of the in- terstate liquor shipment bill, de- signed to prohibit the interstate ‘shipment of liquor intended to be used in violation of the law of the state into which it is consigned, %is of vital importance to Maryland and will determine to a large degree the effectiveuess not only of pres- ent but future restrictive legigla- tion. | The League announces that it will ‘not enter into any deal with any party, but that if the organization of the Democratic party continues its stupid subserviency to the liq- vor traffic, and the Republicans and Progressives will get together and declare for the local option bill and thereby offer the League its only chance of securing a legisla- ture favorable to the bill the League will support. such alliance and enable it to capture both Unit- ed States Senators, provided it se- lects for this purpose men who are right on che interstate liquor shipment questoin. ‘The league also, announces that if the local-option bil], is beaten this timé?tegardless of the rea- son, the league will start at once for state wide prohibition, This policy was determined upon last spring. Many of the enhusiastic league supporters are urging the manage- ment not to wait two years, but to start prohibition this time. The league management believes that this would be premature, but that another Jocal option defeat will so ‘incense the people as to insure the ‘speedy passage of an amendment and its adoption by the people, and really get prohibition more quickly than to attempt it before the time. is ripe. Tuberculosis Patient Remember- ed By Little Giri It was a very small girl in the post office, and she was about to post a letter. The little tot was with her nurse, and the latter was instructing her what to do She was shown how to buy and affix the stamp, and was about to post her letter, when she paused as if she had just remembered something. ‘‘Why'’, said the little one, ‘dey ain’t any Wed Cwoss Seal on dis one, an’ 1 pwomised Unele Billy to send him one.’’ The nurse handed her a_ nickel and showed her where to get Red Cross Seals in the post office cor- ridor. The little one made a pur- chase of five seals, carefully fasten- ed them on the back of her _letter,. and, regarding her work with much satisfaction, dropped the letter into the slot while the nurse held her up. “There,” she said, as her face lit up with a smile, ‘I fink Uncle Billy will know Santy we- membered him.’’ The letter was 10 one of the patients at the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium. | Keep Your Feet Comfortable! . I beg to Len. insirs my a custo m er § nit and the pub: BONS ‘lic that I fi Ve havesecured & \R a stock of WA the best Bee \2 Texas SPY ND White ie > _ Oa eae Leather. The best on the market, at a: figure that enables me to quote reduced prices, Having many years of experience, I assure you that Lcan do better work than any shoemaker in my locality. Ladies? and Men’s Sewed, 6c. up wo “Nailed, 800. up Heels, - + * 35e. up Rubber heels, - 25e. up Work done while you wait. Established 1898, ©. & P. Phone. | The Maryland Electric Shoe Repairing Factory, 705 Druid Hill Ave; Bet. Orchard and St. Mary Sts. SAMUEL WAGENHEIM, Proprietor. ~~. PATTERSON * LADIES AND GENTS _@ TAILOR o CLEANING, PRESSING, REMODELIG ——Call at ‘the —_ 1300% ARGYLE AVENUE. TO.THE LADIES | ._. sEDUCATION... i Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicur- ing. Alsc in the making of Braids, Puffs, etc. Combings made up.. MADAME M. A. HUNTER, 787 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 prep- aration I have ever used. It stopped my hair from falling out and breaking off and my bair 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 aressing for stubborn, curly hair makes harsh hair more pliable, glossy and easy tocomb, 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, Il, “Hairdresser to Society” Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE EXPERT SMASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. HAIRDRESSING . Having completed the course “in Mme. C.J. Walkers, Wonderul Hair Grower, Iam 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 , 3 ae a SP Reales ae eines a fs Reet ea hoes Gee ae Seo 5c Riad aR Pees eee a pe ae ere > oS ee ee 7g) 25 Seer tema Sy ag Mealantete = Sepia CE Bacon igs seed eas ene eS PS Be ame ot ee ea | Largest Manufacturer of Hair Preparations in Boston. } Largest Iinporter of Pure Human Hair. | Trained in the best schools, Mauy years? experienco, Honest dealing with the public. 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PARRISH, 95 Camden St.,Boston,Mass, _ Phone 888 R Tremont. ‘Mention this paper when writing. DREAAd 4 OVER-GS YEARS' 1 Siang ly EXPERIENCE | ay F a Ta ee Ne a8 AS 0 oe oad We ee SiH Fi cofrah tans hci Be Rca . “SRERPEGERE Thave Marks Tp aaS Destans + Copyaicuts &. Anyone sending a axerch nnd éaseription mg iloely'aocertate aur open, free elidior aa Invention is probably patentate. Conmunien. ihm Eoiey TAMU on Pests Jone roo, Oat gency (or eecurpatonta, “Pavents caver turough Aun & Co, ecole wwedlal notice, witout ebnreo. in the, Scientinne Americar, Aba ile. Yar Santor ag eter dyeenak Mera Ss Gl Etoateeen fa h roadway, f BY MEN Seo se amas ne i Ono View of It, “I won't marry bim, mother, even ff heis acount, All he wants me for is my money, and he's @ big fooll”. “Hush, ms dear. He'd be a’ bigger fool to want you without a cent!”— ‘Washington Herald, e Me FREGORS SONS (Originas xed Box) ; a iS Sole : supe ae uperior Hair Dressing — a3 ae ...PRINCESS COMB AND HEATER... To be used by modern Ladies and Ohildren to dressthe Haér to any stylish fashion, pan HAIR FOOD : ee akira - ra led fc ir itv 3 eerste! hair and promotes a lunar eesti ing th rence arma teedto he tree from all inicio seen ee PAG and should be used as the most proper tae oa Dressing for Ladies and children, Wigan see ee Cee en DIRECTION—R. i oe wy i the'hair and comb hate fo suit te. Peston teers § Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in the’. ee inown orginal rel bonent N poe aN a Large Hone 2c. sinele bo. 5c... ordered Ea Ch ae Dee : See es Medium red tin box; single 25c: ordered. i : as ro on ins ent on Sure, erat el Price for wholesale ent on apolication. * fl, TREGOR & SONS 3 AAA = SS CO ~— afesis Wy Ani 3 ee ny z 2x = i ( Dy. a iaariraedl Qa) LA ie Price of Princess Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c extra Directions to be used will be mailed with every order. - ‘ M, TREGOR & SONS ‘ Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles * 1131 E. Baltimore Street, 7 ° Baltimore. * 1229 E Street, N. W. : : Washington, D. C,.: ; ii ‘naman. _ oi SS ees Wase The Kureka Comb Price $1.50 With Lamp. Cap For Heating. . . A combination of metal electrifying influences Straightening crimpy hair: . 4ost convenient and Satisfactory. . 6 eae p ‘Neorg | if: BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. MAKES HAIR GROW 7 irs. [Mitchell’s Improved Hair. Cream - Price 35 Cents Large Jars, ae Maken the Hair Soft and Glossy, Stops falling Hair. Try it for the’ places on your temples. Not g reasy—will uot gum.” / 18 Svalp Treatment. Hair Straightening... Mail Orders Promptly Attended. BLES Mrs. Alice E. Mitchell—Office for The Eureka.Comb 2121 Druid £ Hill Avenue’ fat genie Hair Dressing. Facial Massage Scalp ‘Teeatment_& Straightening. Manicating Mrs. -M. V. Travers: . Graduate of Elizabeth King School, New York City fog I Will Call by Appointment .Terms Reasonabl, 225 W. Biddle Street Baltimoye, Md.» . BEAUTY PARLOR |: -€& MRS. HELEN ASH-JOHNSON & Hair Culture, Massaging, Straightening ‘ Manicuring, Dyeing : a 17 CAREY STREET. Office Hours: 8 a, m. to 7 p: ‘m° LAE SOIN Er” . ay HAIR POMADE sn Cte. Wir eases acm INee | sy ano ror en Keel ‘THE LENGTH WiLL PERMIT. ONEXCELED: 08 PREVENTING HAR FROB FALLING OUT DERORUFF AND URIS (OF SCAB BEWARE OF IMITATIONS GET THE GENUINE PUTUP IN: teres ‘wit CHARLES FORD'S HaNE oR; PACKAGE’ o-oo ‘TRY FORD'S ROYAL WHITE 3 _ {SKIN LOTION FOR THE COMPLEXION: MAKES. THE SKIN WHITER IMMEDIATELY 'UPON APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE" {THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. UNEXCELLED FOR ECZEMA, SALT RHEUM, PIMPLES, (ROUGH SKIN AND FRECKLES. 0 “ove ‘SOLD BY DRUGGISTS.IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT] [SuppLy Vou. WE WILLSEND 7-70 YOU DIRECT AT THE} OMLOMING PLCS SW STIED BOT, 25 LARGE SD Sox THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. jgan LAKE ST-DEPT. 272 now Ce, TAGENTS WANTED Mists le Mice Satan sa Gibbs—That’s a pretty -rocky Jook- $ng umbrella: you bave there, old: man. I wouldn't carry ‘one jike-that. “Dibbs =I know yon wouldn't; that’s the-rea: son 1 carry it when -you're around.— Boston Transcript. I LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW" Tearry a full Line of Colored Hus. man Hair Goods ; Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J.:CREDITT’S 1" Hair Dressing, Face Massage and: Tlanicuring Parlors: ~." 1140 Druid :Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 8rd floor. Save your Combings Mrs. Mamis -E Lonos' HAIR DRESSER ‘Will make up: your‘combings in any:*” Style, Combings bought, 7... 1506 Presstman St. .Balto., Md.” -NOTCE—DO- YOU. WANT. LONGAND: BEAUTIFUL HAIR?: If so; Madam:-M: “Thompson * will: treat your hair with’ Mme. °C," J. Walker s: Wonderful Hair” Grower, sp. * 1s. guaranteed to” make hair: grow. "2143 DIVISION: STREET: 3) Afro-Americau-Ledger: Published Every Saturday {AT THE—— AFRO-AMERICAN BUILDING, 628 N. EUTAW ST. ——By THE—— _ Afro-American Co. 4. 8. MURPHY; Manager. .& P.-Lbne, Mt Vernon 2833. fon — UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. © &P. 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Md. en ae eal (GG -Advertising rates made known ‘upon application. QF All Checks, Money Orders, and Drafts should be made payable to THE ‘Areo-Amenrcan Co. BALTIMORE, DEC. , 1912. Christmas is almost at hand. ffave you doce your shopping? Sust eleven days more to Christ- was. ages Just as saunas you can pay up your subscripion to the ¥. M. C. A. 0 that they can get to work making plans for the new building. Some- thing else is waiting for you. —— Don’t forget that Red Cross Stamp on your letter. If you are riot writing a letter, you will be sending a package to somebody, just put twoor three stamps on that package and it wil] mean that much towards helping the tuberculosis fund. ; —— Don't goxetting too many scheme in your heuds just because the folks rallied so well to. the Y. M.C. A., you might. defeat their purpose ‘while not helpirig your own. Give ‘them a chance to get out of the way and ther push your schemes. IE it 3a agood one the people will help you, Guess you did not have any old toys to give away, we did not hear from you. [t is not too late yet. Léok around/and see if you have not some-old’ones piled up in the closet goméwbiere, " just littering up the place. You are going’to buy new ‘nes for your child this'year, why of make some poor child’s heart glad with:those you do not need? Bring them to us and we will see that some poor child has a good Christmas. Se ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS ‘The meaning of the great con- ference of Progressive leaders in Chicago’ this week, may easily be expressed in the words ‘‘Onward Christian-Soldiers."” The Progres- ‘five movement, as we often said Lefore,-is something more than. a jnolitical party, in the _ ordinary ‘Sneaning of those words. It is a ‘movement ‘for ‘the dominance of qiekdl’ tighteousness..: ‘The party ‘hus @ program of things to be per- formed: in accomplishing its mis- ‘sign-in bringing in the-reign of the Golden: Rule, and this great _meet- ‘ing in Chicago, the first “meeting ‘fits’ kind since our first grand ‘effort was,but. to'give* anew -the Manding. battle. cry..of ‘Onward Chiistien Soldiers.”” Jt was. 3 “great: assembly: of soldiers from all ‘over this -countty,” strong’ in. the oe 3 faith, to take counsel. and to confer together with respect to the steddy advance to be made until’ promise has materialized into performance. The message issuing from this great conference is the one abave noted, “Onward Christian Soldiers.” Leng live our chieftian to rally and inspire the noble army of mil- itan soldiers who have enlisted - to fight to the finish. So CO-OPERATION Aman stood outside of the Y. M.C. A. beilding the other day and gazed intently thereat for 2 few “mimites:~ “They are to have a new build- ing.’? he mused, ‘‘and the race has shown its liberality{by contributing $31.000'to the new building fund.” ‘The man did not so express him- self, but he evidently seemed glad that the race had pledged the sum named. The new building will be the result of the co-operative effort of a hundred men who seoured the city in their efforts to secure funds. “Co-operation”? was their wateh- word. ‘The lesson to be drawn from the resvit of the recent 10 day cam- paign, is what co-operation may do. With colored men and women getting education and property and savings bank accounts, the field for genuine co-operation is widening. It may mean a big store, a chain of stores business of various of var- ious kinds. In the end it will mean wealth fcr individuals of the race. If one hundred men,can eo-oper- ate to raise funds for anew Y. M. C. A., from which the dividends will be character and increased efficiency, why eannnot they do the same thing along business lines? The opportunity awaits the same men and added wealth will be their portion thereby. Clothing, boots, shoes, food produets and ther nec- essaries are now sold to the race by ‘whites and colored men may get the race trade by going into busi- ‘ness§to get the same. The money ‘is in the pockets of colored purchas- er and co-operation on our part will get the same. The marts of ‘business are yet open to the colored man, ann he can wield a great power therein, but he must learn to CO-OPERATE. FIFTY YEARS OF FREEDOM | The first of January, 1913 recalls the important historical fact that Abraham _Lincoln’s memorable Emancipation Procalmationfbecame effective in all’ those states in rebel- lion against the Union. There are to be -various celebrations ‘during the year, commemorative of the use wé have made of freedom dur- ing this period. As yet no particu- Jar form of such celebration, as we know, has been promulgated for the State of Maryland. That there onght to be some creditable .cele- bration of suchan important histor ical fact, we presume all will agree. Without any special design, how- ever, one thing that the colored people of this city will surely per- form. will constitute one of the very best and most creditable ways of celebrating the fact'to which we have referred. ‘There can hardly be aoything of far more credit to thom in this connection, than the actual raising and payment of the fund they have s» generously sub- scribed toward the erection of what will be the most attractive, expen- sive, but useful public buildings ever erected by them in the city of Batlimore, since the race gained its freedom. For this reason alone there should be the greatest en- thrsiasm in seeing that every penny of the money is promptly paid. What an -act of worship this will bein itself, The children of the race can ever thereafter point to this particualr building as a verit- able landmark of the first_semi- centennial of the freedom of their forebares. But as important and magnifi- cient as all this, there ought to be some other phase of a public cele- bration, with such a practical out- comags will beget inspiration to all ou® people who are engaged in the work of social betterment and uplift of the race. > It seems to us that if it could be arranged, it would be well to hold in the city of Baltimore, possibly during next. fall, an Exposition. | somewhat after the World in Balti- more, with a display of the accom- plishments of the race in Maryland, and the proceeds from such an un- dertaking could most appropriately be devoted to the various charit- able institutions of our state oper- ating among our people. We can not begin to'name them. all, but. such as we shall name. will suffi- ciently indicate that a large sum of money raised. through such an exposition would constitute a very practical way of expressing the gravitude of the entire race to the Father- Almighty for the many blessings whi th He bias poured upon them during these years of their march from the:house of bondage to the ‘Promised Land of a better and still more’ glorious day. Provident Hospital has need - for a more imposing building and bet- ter equipment. The Young Wom- en's Christian Association could use to better advantage a larger build- ing. We have hardly started, to inake adequate provision for the infirm and aged of the race, and the needs of deserted and orphan children of the race cry to high heaven for help andadequate pro- vision, These are only some of the needs of the race. There are other enterprises equally worthy of svecor and assistance. Is it not posible to have such a celebration in the State of Maryland as will refiect the great progress the race has made in every direction during these years? And is it not possible to so arouse the enthusiasm and attention of the race as will make such an Exposition a marvellous success in every way, realizing therefrom such a sum of money as will place many of these racial charitable institutions in such shape as to enable them to serve thé interests of the race, in coming years with more completeness and satisfaction? Certainly, we have said sufficient to bring the matter squarely before our people, and we trust that in the open forum of these columns we may hear from the leaders of thought and action among us. DR. CRUM {t is a good thing that the colored people of the South are not like other peoples of the world. It is agood thing for the South that they are not like theforeigners that come to our shores from time to time. It is a good thing that the Negro is docile, contented, not giv. en to revenging insults and assaults like others. It is a good thing that he is content to wait with pa- tience and work out his salvation right where he lives. Were it not so today the South would be a seething voleano, and no one would know when an explosion would oc- cur. For more than one reason we are glad that it is not so. That ita better day will come we be lieve. In fact, all the indications point that way. In the meantime we will have to suffer and wait. ‘The death of Dr. W. D. Crum, who contracted African fever while serving at his post in Monrovia, Liberia, will surely be laid at the. door of the unreasoning, not to use a stronger word, prejudices of ‘the South. Dr. Crum wasan intelligent, well educated man. His character was above reproach. His lif was an example for the community - in: which he lived. All in all, he-was aman, who, if he had belonged to the doimnant race, would have been held in high esteem andwould no doubt have fared well at their hands. But he was a Negro, and because of that fact he felt the full force of the prejudice which the white people of the South so well know how to use against any well deserving colored man. The South will have much to answer for in the days to come, for ‘‘while the mills of the gods grind. slowly, they grind excedingly fine.”” Crum’s death will be avenged, as will the death of many others, who have been brought to death’s{door by the blind, unreasoning prejudice of the Southern white man, He may not think so, but the costs in the case will be heavy, and Al- mighty God will exaet the very last penny. We can afford to wait this time. ° Mrs. Horace Tingle, off515 W. Hoffman street gave a tea in hon: or of Mrs, Walter _Singeton, of Washington, D. C. Those present were Mrs, James Hunter, Mrs. D. G. Seott, Mrs. Minnie Harvey, aod Mrs. R. Hiltoa. DIET AND HEALTH . HINTS : By DRT. 3. ALLEN Food Specialist Fas PEANUT NOT A CONFEC- TION. “Peanuts eaten raw,” says the editor of Good Health, “are not particularly objectionable if relished. ‘when peanuts aro roasted they are more or less burned. The large amount of fat which they contain Is itself decomposed, and irritating acids are produced. Roasted peanuts are very difficult of digestion.” Several yeare ago the writer made extensive experiments with peanuts, showing that the practice of roasting them is de- cidedly injurious, although oth- er authorities then disagreed with the findings; and in view of the fact that. the peanut may be substituted for meat and is the richest of all foods, 2s shown by the bulletin issued by the ‘department of. agriculture, it is important that this should be understcod by people who are in the habit of looking uron the peanut more as a confec- tion than as'a substantial food. (Copyright, 1911, by Joseph B. Bowles), STATE TEACHERS IN ANNUAL SESSIN The annual session of the Mary- land Colored State Teachers’ Asso- ciation will be held at Morgan Col. lege. December 30 and 31. A pro: gram of special interest to teachers yhas been prepared and those taking part will include teachers from the city and counties. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis: Prof. Kelly Miller and Dr. L. B. Moore, both of the faculty of Howard Uni- versitv, Washington, are among the prominent speakers from outside of the State. Prof. C, J. Koch, assistant sup: erintendent of schools;Dr. M. Bate stephens, State superintendent o! education; ‘Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the Colored High School; D, O. W. Holmes, T. W. Turner, of the Colored High Schoo! Benjamin S. Smith, supervisor of colored schvols in Washington county; Prof. D.S. S. Goodloe, principal of the State Normal School, Prof. J. H. Lockerman, Dr. J. 0. Spencer, George B. Murphy, and Harry T. Pratt are among the others on the progarm. The sessions will be held each day. The present officers are: D. S. S. Goodloe, President; Mason A. Hawkins, vice president: Mrs. Martha Carter, Secretary; J. H. Lockerman, ‘Treasurer; D. S. Goodloe, Mason A. Hawkins, Miss Charlotte Slowe,Harry T. Pratt, C. J, Woodland and J..H. Lockerman, executive committee. Jim Crow Office for Colored Patrons. | ‘There is a certain white phy: cian, living near Fayette and Schroeder streets, who enjoys a big colored practice. He may be seer every day driving to and from the homes of colored patients. His office practice is also said to be quite large among people of both races. For his office patients two wait- ing rooms are used. One nicely furnished and well ventilated is for the use of white people. ‘The co!- oted people are segregated in an ill ‘ventilated room, while they wait for their chance to have the white Goctor write them a prescription. An insurance man and a funeral director who went there the other day in reference to a burial certi- ficate had their feelings ruffled by being shown into the “‘jimcrow’’ apartment, There are several employment offices that have ‘‘jimerow”’ waiting rooms for colored people. One on West Saratoag street is said to have a large number of colored patrons who are ushered into the ‘‘room for colored folks’’ while awaiting a call for some position. Interesting Program Frederick, Md., December 17,— On Decebmer 3, the Epworth League of Asbury M. E. Church rendered a very interesting program. Those that took part in the program were Miss A. Bet, and Rev. Lamar. ‘The fall rally at Waters A.M. E. Church, netted over $1300. ‘The finances of the church are ir such shape that $600 can be paid on the principal debt. Rey. «Dr. M. F. Sydes 1s the pastor. Mrs. John W. Henderson and dughterEvelyn, of 31 N. Caroline street, have gone to Essex county, Va., to spendthe holidays. The Galilen Fishermen’s Joint Stock Association of Baltimore City has elected the following board of directors; J. Macaulay Dorsey, C. H. Ennis., John W. Brown, W. A. Garrett, Colmvbus Gordon, J. W. Epps, Frank Carter, James S. Byer, Charles Gaskins, Joseph P. Evans and John. W. Whalen. The marriage of Miss Sedonia Dorsey and Mr. Charles W. Wood- land was recently announced. . The marriage took place at Brooklyn N.Y., itt Septemer, 1911. _ The groom is a carrier in the Balti- more postoffice. ‘The bride is a sister of J. Macauley Dorsey. Mr. asd Mrs. Woodland are making their home at Catonsville, Md. (From the New3Berne S.C. News and Herald.) We suppose Senator Tillman in commenting on Governor Blease coming into the limelight has for- gotten about being in the limelight himself some few years ago, when ‘all the papers were saying ‘such limelight was doing injury to the State. It all depends upon. the viewpont. ey INTERESTING CAREER OF NIRS, BASHON St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 12.—*nhe recent death of Mrs. Susan Paul Vashon removes from life’s stage one of'the most cultured women of the race. She was born in Boston, Mass., September 19, 1838. Her naterna) grandmother was Rev. Thomas Paul, founder of the Belk- nap Street Church, Boston, where Garrison and his fellow Abolition- lists organized the American Anti- Slavery, Society. Her granduncle, Rev. Nathaniel Paul, is said to have made such a strong plea to George Thompson, on his death bed jn England, that the latter,repudi- ated the work that the American Consolidation Society was doing to get Negoes to goto iiberia. An uncle, Thomas Paul, was speaking in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, when a mob fired the building. Mrs, Vashon was graduate from aseminary at Somerville, Mass,, at the age of sixteen, being vale- dictorian of her class. Her grand mother who reared her, having died, she went to [Pittsburg to live with her father. She was appcint- ed assistant teacher at the lone col- ored school there. The principal of the school was the late Prof. George B. Vashon, a_man of brils Kant attainments. He had attend- ed the College Faustian, Port an Prince, Haty, and the New York Central College. A love match sprung up between them and they were married in 1857. Her hus- band died in 1878. Four children sorvive her. Mrs, Vashon also taught in the Washington public schools at one time, and over thirty years ago was principal of the Stevens School that city. Empty Stocking Treat, Dec. 23d Hudreds of boys’and girls in Bal- timore would jnot receive a visit from Santa Claus but for the eolor- ed Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Cirele. ‘These women have been working heard trying to prepare for the an- nual treat which will be held at Metropolitan M. E, Church Decem- ber 23, at 10 a, m., when poor children from every section of the city will gather and be made happy. Anxious eyes are looking toward thejeircle and applications for tick- ets are many. These nexdy ones must not be disappointed. Will you not share in this effort to glad- den the hearts of these little ones Contributions of money, toys, candies, nuts, clothing and dolls will be thankfully received. Your joy will be greater Christmas Day if you help scatter sunshine among these unfortunate ones. send our contributions to the officers and members or Miss Ida Cummings, 1234 Druid Hill avenue, and Mrs. Nellie Bragg, 1183 Fark avenue, treasurer, | A dinner was given in honor of the first anniverary of,the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John’ G. Bantom, ‘of 340 N. Spring street, on Sunday afternoon last, at the residenre of ‘Mrs; Walter Giles, Druid Hill ay- enue. ~The table was laid with all the delicacies of the season. Among those present were: | Mr. and Mrs. L. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. J. Webb, Mrs. Peacoe and ‘Mrs. Boone. Letters for Santa Claus, Dear Santa Claus: Please’ bring me a large baby car- Hage with a top over it and a par of skates. I have been a good girland going to school. To dear old Santal Caus, feom Annie Winn., Schawarts ave- nue, Govans. Dear Santa Claus: Lam a little fatherless:boy styear: old, and would like you to bring me some Christmas toys. Please bring me train of cars and track, automobile, a pair of gum-boots, 2 rain coat and long horn. My name is, E. Leroy Wilson, 645 N, Cen- tral avenue. Mr. Joseph P. Evans has returned from Chicago, where he attended the Progressive Conference. Pie Cone: One of the most interesting wild ant- mals is the prairie wolr, known it Mesiev as ibe coyote and in the ol world as the jackin. It is thirty-six t forty fnebes tony. with a tail measur Ing sixteen to cizbteen inebes in length The cotor is usually a’ dull, yellowish ‘gray ou the back and sides, with black cloudings, ‘The underpart and inside of the limbs are of a dirty. shite tint The volee is x sort of snapping bark, aud for, this reason the. animal is known as the “barking wolf.” MARRIAGES CALDWELL—SMITH The marriage of Miss Anna J, Caldwell to Mr. Howard H. Smith, took: place on fast Wednesday even. jing, December 11, at the residence ‘of the bride 1225 Etting street, ‘The bride was handsomely attired in white erepe de chine over silk, trimmed with a wreath. of white hyacinth and carried a boquet of white chrysantheums. The brides- maid, Miss Edith Caldwell was at- tired in ‘white mull over'a golden shade of silk trimmed in lace to match. The bride entered the parlor on the arm of her father,Mr. Wm. F. Caldwell. by whom she as given away. Mr. Frank Caldwell, a brother of the bride, played ‘the wedding march. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. J. Naylor, pastor of Sharp St. Me- morial Church. 2A reception fol- lowed the ceremony. The presents were numerous and handsome. Mrs.{James W. Nichols,Mrs. Frank Caldwell, Mrs. Alex. Scott, and Mrs. W. J. Henry were attend- ants of the bride. The happy couple will be at home to thier friends, Sunday De- cember 15, form 6 to 8 p. m. es B gaurer SAMMONS Mr. Andrew Sewell announces the marriage of his sister Miss Maggie Sewell, formerly of this city, but now of Philadelphia, Pa., to Mr. Walter Sammons, manager of the Eureka Indicator Co., Phil- adelphia, Pa, ee — sam WHITE—COOK Miss Blanche Hawkins White and Mr. Wilton Cook were the principals in a quiet home wedding Wednesday of last week. The cere- mony was performed by Dr. M. J. Naylor, pastor of Sharp Street Me- morial M. E, Church. A reception followed the ceremony. Mr, and Mrs. Cook will reside at 522 St. Mary street. Sunday School Institute A Sunday Schoo] Institute was held at John Wesley M. E. Church from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday evening, inclusive. The speakers included, Bishop Earl Cranton, Rev. Dr. C..C. Jacobss, field secreary of the Sunday School Board of'the M. E. Church; Dr. E. S. Lewis and Dr H. H Myers. The institute was attended by many Sunday Schoo! workers. Hotel Dinner A very successfulhotel supper was given at Eastern M. E. Church, ‘Thursday evening of last week. ‘The supplies were;contributed by lo- eal hotel and restaurant proprie- tors. The receipts were $80. Rev. Dr. S. R. Hughes is pastor of the chruch. ea Elect Officers _ Whateoat Epworth .M. E. S. S. Board elected the following officers for the-ensuing year: Mr. W. C. Tongue, Superintendent; Mrs. Mary West, female superintendent; Mr. James B. Hawkins secretary; Miss Forence Henry, assistant secretary; Miss Bessie Mack, ‘Treasurer; Mr, Melvin Johnson Li- brarian; Miss M.E, Cooper, pian- Haters Richard Johnson, chorister. A fair audience attended a mu- sicale at Grace Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening. Those on the program included, Mrs. Theresa Stewart, Mrs. Eulalia Reid Cal- loway, Mauerie Butler, Nelson Tunstall and Prof. Herbert Y. Johnson, the latter being the pian- ‘ist. The proceeds were for the benefit of the churhe.., Mrs, Elizabeth Me- Daniel had charge of the concert. | Y¥:M.C. A. Elect Direccors Many citizens are still showing Much interest in the proposed new building of the Young Men’s Christian Association. Several who have pledgedmoney to the building fund during the recent campaign, states the general secertary, are paying the pledges before the same is even due. Something like $375 in pledges and $85 in cash have been received since the campiagn closed. ‘the Board of Directors of the Association is to hold an ‘open house” reception to the members and friends on New Years Day From 3,30 to 10 p. m. The annual election of ‘the board of directors took place ‘Thursday evening. After a very close contest Messrs. J. “A. B. Callis, W. S. Emerson, Wm. An- derson and Dr..A. 0. Reid were duly elected for the next three years. Besides the four just named, the directnrs are Mason A. Hawkins, T. H. Smith, T, J. Smith, W..A. Hill, George. §, Whyte, George W. Stewart, M. N. White and‘Dr. H. E, Young. -. Mrs. Sarah Johnson, aged 70 years, departed this life on December 6th at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Fannie Stewart, of 508 N. Dallas street. The funeral took place last Saturday at her late home. Two daughters survive her. Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetrey. "A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stillled, A place is absent in our home Which never can be filled; Dearest mother thou has left us We thy loss most deeply feel, But this God that hath bereaved us, He can all our sorrows heal. By her beloved daughter-in-law, Mrs. Serena Edmonds, of Washington, D. C. MASON—In sad but loving remembrance of my daughter, Maggie E. Mason, who departed this life six years ago, December 12, 1906. Resting in the hands of Jesus. It has been six sad and dreary years Since we were forced apart, But the memory of my dearest Maggie Still is fresh within my heart By her mother, Rhoda Mason $\textcircled{6}$. Maggie when we speak your loving name Our eyes with tears are wet; Oh, Maggie, how I love you. And love cannot forget By her sister, Marie. BROWN—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear father, George Brown, who departed this life thirteen years ago, Dec. 10, 1899. The one that I loved is missing The voice I loved is stilled The voice I loved is srilled His place in our home is vacant And never can be filled. Grieve not dear one, I am at rest And shall forever be I cannot come on earth to you But you can come to me. By his devoted daughter, Ella Scott. In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Laura Barnes, who departed this life 14 years ago December 9, 1898. Sharon was an angel hand in Heaven There was an angel band in Heaven Which was not quite complete And God took my dear mother To fill that vacant seat. By her daughter, Nettie Woods. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear grandson, Robert M. Bates, who departed this life two years ago, December 4. Oh, now hard I tried to save him. Prayers and tears were all in vain; Happy angels came and bore him From this world of toil and pain. Farewell dear grandson Till we meet on the golden shore; On the banks of the beautiful river. Creditt.—In loving remembrance of my dear daughter, Mary L. Creditt, who departed this life. December 15. 1910. Dearest Daughter, how I miss you Since from earth you passed away. And my heart is aching sorely each day. Some may think I've forgotten you And my wounded heart be healed But they little know the sorrow That's within my heart concealed. Gone, but not rgotten. By her devoted mother, Mrs. Minnie Cedditt By her cousin, Genesta Lin- erry. Beckett—In sad but loving remembrance of my dear hubsand, Thomas, who departed this life two years ago, December 12, 1912 Sleep dear one, under the sod, now green. Fondly loved and remembered, The glorious thought shall be ever more with thee. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Mitchell of 1600 Division street, are happy over the arrival of a ten-pound baby girl, Tuesday morning. A Dog and a Bull. "A certain Irish officer responsible for dog licenses had a system of discovering his victims. He knocked at the side door of every house, and if a dog barked he immediately demanded that the owner show his license. Every dog must have his day, however, and one day this collector reached the street with his lower garments nearly intact "Bedad," he said, eying the victorious terrier through the ruilings, "that's the sort of a dog I like to see out of me." SPECIAL NOTICES EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH J. W. Norris, Pastor 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, January 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 League. We invite the public to come out and enjoy the sermon to be preached by Rev. D. Dewitt Turpeau, Sunday, December 15, 1912, at 3 30 P. M. He will preach to the Cottage Association of Union Baptist Church, Druid Hill avenue, near Lanvale street. Dr. Harvey Johnson, pastor. SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE Ellicott City, Jonestown and Mt. Gilboa Schools at St. Luke A. M. E' Church, Ellicott City.' Sunday, December 15, 1912, 2 and 7:30 P. M., under the auspices of the Hagerstown District. Mr. E. A. Henderson, District Superintendent: Superintendent = Miss F. E. Gilbert, District Secretary. A RICH AND BILLIANT PROGRAM This Sunday at the Allen's C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church 5 p. m. At which time Rev. M. Spencer Carpenter of Allen's A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia will speak to the young folks, subject: "The Great Stone Face." Solo, Miss Mamie Williams; Duett, Misses Beatrice Conner, Estella Carroll; Quartette, Mr. Edward Barnett and Co.; Jubilee Selection, Miss Mamie Woolford and Company. Come early to secure good seats. Everybody welcome. Special Offering. Miss Mamie Woolford, Pres. C. A. Carey, secretary. A. C. E League Day at Waters A. M. E. Church, Aisquith street near Jefferson, Sunday December 15, 1912, at which time Rev. M. Spencer Carpenter of Allen A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia, the re- nown pulpit orator and lecturer will preach at 11 A. M., and 7:45 P. M. Special subjects appropriate for each service. Address to the League 5.45 p. m. subject, "The Great Stone Face.", at which time a very excellent program will be rendered. You can't afford to miss this service. Rev. Carpenter enjoys the distinction of being one of the ablest speakers of the Philadelphia conference. Don't fail to hear him. Come, for you are welcome. All B. Y. P. U's. Epworth Leagues and A. C. E. Leagues are invited to pe present. Music by the Rosebud Choir under the direction of Mrs. Jennie Ellis. Soloist for the morning and evening service, Miss Eulalia Woingust, Irene Marshall, Margaret Swann, Gladiola Williams, Mamie Woolford, Margaret Purviance, accompanist. Mamie Woolford, Pres. C. A. Carey secretary; M. F. Svides. Grand Department Store Bazar. At Waters A. M. E. Church under the direction of the Sunday School. Don't fail to visit the Great Stores of Battimore city, at Waters, December 23 and close December 30th. Admission each night 5 cents. Miss Mamie Cox, President. Miss Catherine Thomas, Secretary. J. F. Waters, Superintendent. SPECIAL NOTICE Look up Lift up The officers and members of Pecks Chapter of Asbury M. E. church invites both young and old to their league services Sunday December 15, at 5 oclock p. m., at which time the noted female preacher, Mrs. Lena Mason, will favor us with her presence. A brilliant program in connection with the sermon. Strangers cordially invited. Mrs. Lena Thomas, President. Miss Edna Henry, Cor. Secretary Rev. C. G. Cummings. Pastor Joseph Bonaparte. Joseph Bonaparte fled to America after the hundred days and bought a home in Philadelphia, where he lived in winter, and immersion in New Jersey, where he passed his summers. He was much liked in this country, but could not make up his mind to stay here, so returned to Europe, hoping to profit by the changes of government in France. He was always disappointed and found himself an unwelcome guest in every country save England. He finally secured permission to live in Italy and died in Florence in 1814. CUT RATE Optical Co. RELIEVING EYESTRAIN by means of suitable glasses is not by any means so simple as it seems. 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He will be accompanied by choir and congregation Monday night, 26th, Mock Session of the Annual Conference. Mrs. Janie Thomas, Bishop. rayer meeting every Wed. night. Everybody welcome Miss E. M., Cooper, Pres. W. C. Tongue, Supt. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 10 a. m., Experience Meeting. 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Subject: "Wasted Gospel." 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, of Ames church, subject "Kings beneath your feet. 6 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor, subject "Daniel the Hero." Concert Mohd. and Tuesday nights. $5.00 Saratoga and Carey Sts. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor 2 p. m., Sunday School 5 p. m., Epworth League At 3 p. m., there will be a special serman preached by former pastor. Rev. N. M. Carroll, D.D. of Annapolis Music furnished by his choir. Dr. Carroll will also be accompanied by a large number of his members. Stewards request all members and friends contribute 25 cents. ASBUKY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. 9.30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. D. D. Turp-an. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Platform Sermon by the Pastor to the Franklin Commandery Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Mrs. Lena Thomas. Pres. E. L. ST. MATTHEWS M. E. CHURCH E 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Annie E. 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 The revival will continue all next week S. E. Swann, Supt Joshua Fuller, Pres. E. L. Mrs. Williams, formerly of 540 Dolphin Street, has now opened THE VIRGINIA HOUSE 1117 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore Formerly Daly's Why? Ladies' and Gents' Dining room with up-to-date service. Boarding and Lodging by the day or week. Lunch counter in the rear. Special attention given transients. Mrs. Emma'Williams, Prop. Phone M. Vernon 4938. Why go downtown to buy Christmas Presents when you can buy the same cheaper at Fennell's Pharmacy, Druid Hill Ave. and Biddle St. A large and varied assortment. FOR RENT or LEASE at Catonsville. Fine cottage with bath, furnace, electric lights. Two acres. Apply 1100 Druid Hilll avenue, Dr. H. E. Young. $10.00 REWARD for any information concerning Catherine Stanley, who lived in East Baltimore 25 years ago. "G" Afro-American Office. WANTED Agents, male and female, to sell our Hair Dressing and Scalp and Hair Cleaner in the City of Baltimore. Can make big money. We furnish everything and credit you. Address Johnston & Sons Co., BROAD & 25th STREET RICHMOND, VA. FOR RENT—Nice rooms, furnished or unfurnished, modern conveniences, desirable neighborhood. No children. Apply to 609 Brune street, near Edmonson avenue. Two elegant rooms and bath to rent. Suitable for a nice couple. Everything convenient. 719 W. Mulbrery street. How He Managed It. They were entertaining the minister at dinner, and after the dessert had been eaten little Johnny said. "Won't you have another piece of pie, Mr. Hobbs?" The minister laughed. "Well, Johnny." he said. "since you are so polite I believe I will have another slice." "Good!" said Johnny. "Now, ma, remember your promise. You said if it was necessary to cut into the ground." BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.80 P. M., Sunday School. 6 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. 6.80 p. m., A. C. E. League. 7.30 p. m., Sermon T. J. Holliday, Supt. 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. 11 a.m. Sermon by Prof. H. T. Kealing, President of Western University. 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor to Class, No. 1. EBENEZER A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. W. Norris, Pastor 10 to 11 a. m., Pastor's Bible Class. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Frank D. Hortzford, the Converted Jew. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6 p. m., Allen C. E. League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. All are invited. John Murray, Pres. of the League. Herbert Frisby, Supt. Our Women's Day! Services ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor 11 a. m., Mrs. Edith Brooks 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Allen League. 3 p. m., Cornelia Anderson 8 p. m., Special Services, Mrs. A. I Gaines, Mrs. C. H. Steptean. Mrs. H. Wells, President Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. Revival Services will continue to be, conducted by Rev. Mrs. Lena Mason, the greatest Evangelist of the age. 11 a. m., Preaching and Communion 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 4.00 p. m., A. C. E. League, Mr. S. E. Robinson, President 7.30 Testimony. 8 P. M., Special Preaching. Come and bring a friend CHRIST INSTITUTION Eensor Street. Rev. Dr. G. W. Kennard, pastor 1 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Conquest 2.30 p. m., Sunday school 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Porter FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. P. C. Neal, M. A., Pastor 11 a. m., P. Eaching by Pastor 3.30 p. m., Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D., congregation and choir 8 p. m., Preaching, Pastor GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Srockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a. m., Class 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. J. W. Queen 2 p. m., Sunday School 6.30 p. m., C. E. L. 8 p. m., Rev. Hunt G. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Spt. Colored Young Women's Christian Association, 1200 Druid Hill Avenue. You are cordially invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, DEC. 15th, at 5 P. M. Willing Workers' Day. Rev. W. Edward Williams will address the meeting. Mrs. Malissa Minor, presiding. {Mrs. E. P. Calloway, Assistant. Good music. All invited. Please report for all Fair tickets M. E. Murphy, President. E. E. Bright, Secretary. NOTICE. The Women's United Christian Association meets at 1210 Park avenue every Sunday, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Special services Sunday December 15, conducted by Madam Groomes. Mrs. Carrie P. Washington, Pres. Mrs. Florence Butler, Secretary. All welcome. Pecks Chapter Epworth League, Asbury M. E. Church, special services Sunday at 5 P.M. Mrs. Lena Masons, the well known evangelist will be present. All invited. Mrs. mena Thomas, President; Miss Edna Henry, Secretary; Rev. C. S. Cummings, Pastor. OENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Wm. L. Gibson, Sunt. 5 p. m., Epworth League. Program 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor Prayer Meeting Thursday Night AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. W. S. Thomas, Pastor. 11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2 20 p.m., Sunday School. Mound Bayou, Miss., Dec. 6. Today marked the closing session of the M. W. Stringer Grand Lodge of Masons. This, the largest and wealthiest Grand Lodge of colored Masons in the country, and made famous by the late Grand Master Bishop E. W. Lampton, has long been the central organization of the remarkable set of men contributing the leadership of the more than a million Negroes in this State. Ten thousand members are enrolled in 426 subordinate lodges in the jurisdiction. The features of the communication were the report, Charles Banks, whose duties as secretary treasurer of the Masonic Benefit Association involve the collection and disbursement each year of $100,000; the report of Grand Master W. A. J. Morgan, and of the Grand Treasurer Daniel W. Gray; and the heaviest endorsement of the work of these craftsmen by the Grand Lodge. Mr. Banks has risen through constant effort to the leadership of Mississippi Masons. The Masonic benefit office, located here, collected last year $100,000, and paid out to the beneficiaries of deceased craftsmen $90,000. The office gives employment to a dozen people. Among the prominent Mississippians who attended the Grand Lodge communication were: Perry W. Howard, the lawyer; Dr. E. P. Jones, E. D. Coleman, of Aberdeen; E. H. M. Kissack, of Holly Springs; Dr. D. W. Sherrod; Virgil Renbens; Emory P. Simmons, Dr. E. B. Topp., D. Ford, Prof. J. O. Ross, Dr. W. A. Attaway, W. W. Cox, Dr. W. F. Howard, John L. Webb, of Yazoo; Calvin N. Miller, and Thomas C. Ewing, Jr., and many others. The following officers were elected by acclamation following Mr. Banks' report: Grand Master. W. A. Morgan; deputy grand master, W. W. Phillips, of Kosciusko; grand secretary, George S. Goodman, of Holly Springs; grand treasurer, D. W. Gary, of Mound Bayou, G. senior warden, Oliver Snowden; B. F. Lacy of Shiloh; G. junior warden, J. J. Morant, Jr., Charles Banks, secretary of the Masonic Benefit Association. The special address was delivered by Col. Roscoe Conkling Simmons, the journalist, who spoke before a packed house at an opening session. The next communication will be held in Canton, December 1913. Notes From The Nation's Capital (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Washington Dec. 12.—The annual meeting of the Colored Settlement Association was held Monday evening at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. William L. Washington, who has charge of the work, made a detailed report of his work. Prof. Alain Leroy Locke, of Howard University, delivered an address on "The Significance of Social Settlement Work," Prof. Thomas Jesse Jones gave a stereoicon lecture on "Social Life in Washington," and Dr. Stephen M. Newman, president of Howard University, delivered a brief address. Dr. Leroy H. Harris, for many years a druggist in Southwest Washington, died here a few days ago. Funeral services were held at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. Interment was in Harmony Cemetery. The Alley Improvement Association held a public meeting at Shiloh Baptists Church Sunday afternoon. Good Report From Zion Good Report From Zion Reports submitted at the quarterly conference at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church last Friday showed that $900. had been raised during quarter. It was the last time that Rev. C. E. Hazel will preside over a quarterly conference of the Washington district, he having been appointed to succeed Rev. A. Carroll as pastor of St. Peter's A. M. E. Zion Church, New Berne, N. C. The Rev. Mr. Carroll will succeed Rev. Dr. Hazel as presiding elder of the Washington district. The reports are the best that have ever been submitted at a quarterly conference at the Pennsylvania Avenue Church and reflects credit upon the pastor, Rev. Dr. J. W. MacDonald. ..EDITORIAL COMMENT.. A Negro CompJaint. J. W. Cornwall writes to the New York World that he is educated, a good bookkeeper and skilled stenographer, but he cannot get work in New York because he is a Negro. He adds that there are hundreds of others like him, who are walking the streets of the metropolis and get no employment in the work they desire. This being the truth, the North has no right to lecture the South about race prejudice and the color line. The incident proves that most of the talk of that kind from that section is sincere. It is a pathetic fact that this letter to the World points out, considered in one light, but it means that the Negroes will have to depend upon themselves. There are over ten million Negroes in America—over a hundred thousand in New York City. Why are there not Negroes in business who employ bookkeepers and stenographers? If the race has sufficient enterprise and business acumen it can build its own institutions and own civilization. There is no use in arguing against race prejudice, or race antagonism. It cannot be abolished by law or any other way. It is as immutable as the leopard's spots or the Ethiopian's skin. It is a stubborn fact that the Negro must learn and accommodate himself to. He is going to be a hewer of wood and drawer of water if he depends entirely on the white man for employment, but nothing debars him from building a business and industrial world of his own. Other people in the past history of the world more oppressed and equally excluded have found it possible to be thrifty in trade.—Nashville Banner. Color Distinctions To the Northern mind a Negro is one who shows plainly and unmistakably physical evidences of African descent, says the Chicago Record-Herald. To the Southern critic, however, there are fine degrees of distinction. From the "Negro Year Book," published by Tuskegee Institute, we learn that in Virginia one is a Negro who possesses one-sixteenth of Negro blood. That seems a fine drawing of the line, but the Constitution of Oklahoma goes further. It says: "Whenever in this Constitution, or in the laws of this State, the word or words 'colored race' or 'Negro' or 'Negro race' are used, the same shall be construed to mean or to apply to all persons of African descent. The term 'white' shall include all other persons." The statutes of Southern States variously define a Negro. In Alabama Negro blood anywhere in the ancestry for five generations makes one of the race; in Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and South Carolina, one eighth of Negro blood causes classification with the African race. In the mass of definitions it is to be believed that the minor strain of the so-called inferior blood gives characterization. The blood and the traits must be strong that force such a distinction. Commenorating Coleridge Taylor The other day the Londoners heard a concert in memory of the late Coleridge Taylor, at which various orchestral and choral pieces by him were performed for the benefit of his family, whom he left with little income. For the programme book, Alfred Noyes, the poet of some distinctions among the younger generation, wrote commemorative verses. Here is a fragment of them: Farewell! The soft mists of the sunset sky Slowly enfold his fading birch canoe! Farewell! his dark, his desolate forests cry.. Moved to their vast, their sorrowful depths, anew. Ages unscanned shall hear his winds lament; Hear the strange grief that deepened through his own The vast cry of a buried continent. Through him his race a moment lifted up Forests of hands to beauty as in prayer, Touched at his lips the sacramental cup And then—sank back, benumbed in And then—sank back, benumbed in our bleak air. Through him, through him, a lost world hailed the light; The tragedy of that truimph none can tell; So great so brief, so quickly snatched from sight— And yet—O, hail, great comrade, PROGRESS IN BUSINESS. C. D. McClelland, a successful plumber of Chicago, is the first Negro master plumber to pass the Illinois bar of examiners. Hartshorn College, an institution for Negro girls, in Richmond, Virginia. celebrated its one hundredth anniversary on October 17th. Messrs. A. Dejoie and T. J Howard, two very successful business men of New Orleans, Louis ana, have opened a fine shoe store. The New Orleans Business Journal, a Negro weekly, has been changed to a Negro daily. It is henceforth to be known as The Daily Spokesman. John Baker, one time employed on the Union Pacific Railroad, recently purchased a farm at Grand Oakland, Nebraska. He has retired to this farm. He is also operating several restaurants. It is encouraging to note that Negro farmers of Alabama are seeing profit in hog raising. A few weeks ago John Knight, of Decatur, Alabama, shipped from his farm two carloads of hogs to Louisville, Kentucky. "Old Line" Insurance An "Old Line" Insurance Company, to be controlled by Negro capital, is now an assured fact. The Standard Life Insurance Company, with headquarters at Atlanta, Georgia, and a paid in capital of $100,000, is now ready for business. It has met all the requirements of the rigorous insurance laws of the State of Georgia, among which was that the capital should be invested in Georgia state, municipal or county bonds. This is very fitting financial achievement to mark the fiftieth anniversary of our emancipation. That this amount of money could be raised by subscription among a comparatively few Negroes is an indication of the remarkable economic progress that we have made. Too much praise cannot be accorded Mr. H. E. Perry, who conceived the plan, for his untiring efforts in making what had been for years, a dream become a reality. --- Another Negro Town. Another Negro town has made its place on the map. This time it is located in Alabama, six miles north of Mobile. It boasts of a population between 2,000 and 3,000 Every buiness house and store in the immediate town is conducted by a colored man, there being a dozen or more of these stores A large majority of the colored people own their homes In fact, there are very few colored people there who do not own their homes One or two colored men are renting five or six houses each A majority of the men work at lumbering, about one mile away Quite a number, in addition to the stores, are beginning to cultivate their own plots of land, ranging from half an acre to five or six acres, with a veiw to trucking in the Mobile markets The colored people have raised $900 and have purchased an old dwelling and about one acre of land for the use of a public school. No building was provided for them. Friends of the late S. Coleridge Taylor of London, have written Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee urging him to assist in securing a fund for the support of Mr. Taylors' widow and children. It seems that help is urgently needed as Mr. Taylors' family are left without means to live on. Mr. Washington has received a cable to this effect. Catonsville Items. Mr. and Mrs. James Groomes, of Baltimore, were the guests of Miss Nellie Hall Sunday. The new choir of Grace A. M. E. Church is under the leadership of Prof. George Dorsey, with Mr. William Phillips as assistant. Mrs. Emma Johnson was taken ill while attending church Sunday morning and had to be assisted to her home. The Morning Star Baptist Church had a steam furnace installed this week. The stork visited Mrs. Florence Bacon last week and left a bonucing boy. Mother and boy are doing well. Miss Sedonia Ray has resigned her position as teacher at the school at Carroll county, Md., and is now home again. The basement of the new Grace A. M. E. Church was occupied for the first time Sunday and large audiences were present at each service. IN THE MAZE. WHAT a crisscross maze is life, Take it any way you choose, In the never ending strife As you gain and as you lose! Luck is with you now and then As you hurry for your goal, Twisting through the maze again, You are pitched into a hole. Out of it you scramble up, Hoping to do mighty deeds. Still of sorrow you must sup Ere your budding hope succeeds. How you struggle, how you groan, As you buckle to your task Just to make success your own, Just in fortune's smile to bask! But it isn't all a frost. There are seasons to be gay. Hope is never wholly lost. Joys are blooming on your way. There's a path to your success. You will find it after while If you seek with cheerfulness And you don't forget to smile. Entertain Themselves. "What entertainment have you provided when the thimble club meets at your house next week?" "Oh, Mrs. Gray has taken her baby and gone home to her mother. Kitty Clark has eloped with the Greek who keeps the fruit store and Tom Slade has defaulted and skipped for Brazil." "Yes?" "I haven't invited any of the relatives of these people, so I think the club will quite easily entertain itself." Not Sufficient Preparation. "My daughter is to be married soon." M. Inspired. "Yes. And I am so glad that we gave her a course in domestic science, for I feel that she is now prepared for the duties of homemaking." "To whom is she to be married?" Couldn't Stand It. "Did you hear why Mrs. Mason recalled the invitations to her party?" "Because her husband's second cousin died." "That's the reason she gave, but don't you believe it." "Elucidate." "Because the last Indian Swami that Mrs. Wilson secured for her party made Mrs. Mason's poor little Japanese juggler look like the half of 30 cents." "I should say so. Why, he can take any ordinary case of overeating and get more advertising for curing a dangerous case of peritonitis than any doctor you ever saw." Cautious. "Mumie has a friend from out of town visiting her." "I know. Shall you give a luncheon in her honor?" "I haven't made up my mind yet." "Why not?" "I shall wait until I see her clothes." In Danger. By, oh, Baby Bunting! Daddy's gone a-hunting. Out of season hunting quail. Daddy may bring up in jail. PERT PARAGRAPHS: Did you ever know a man who was stubborn as a mule to be credited with horse sense? The old fashioned woman will have none of the vacuum cleaners that obviate the necessity of house cleaning. What would life mean to her if her semiannual debauch of housecleaning were denied her? It's only the defeated candidates that don't recognize you now. The successful ones will keep an eye on their fences. There's only one thing worse than having to shovel coal, and that is not having any to shovel when the mercury hits the zero mark. Why did none of the candidates think of working the endless chain system to pet votes? The man who can always tell you what is going to happen can also tell you afterward why it didn't. Perhaps one reason why the fool killer is out of a job is because he soldiers on it. He who has not done that which he ought not to have done has missed a lot of fun. Many a good dinner has been spoiled by a poor digestion. Now is the merry season when the family has to retrench because, the head thereof picked the loser twice. ..A Merry Christmas.. 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Therefore it is to be expected that the liberty loving and big hearted citizenry of this country will be just enough to reciprocate by obeying the constitution of the United States and its amendments in respect to the rights of all citizens. Yet "who would be free must himself first strike the blow." Washington is regarded as the logical place for the headquarters of an organization of this kind. It is the capital of the nation. Here are located the congress, which must pass the laws; the supreme court, which must finally interpret them, and the president of the [Image of a man with a mustache and glasses, wearing a suit and tie.] ATTORNEY J. T. OATNEAL United States, who is intrusted with the duty of executing them. Here are found many of the best and most influential members of both races; here is a natural center of brains, wealth, character and managerial experience. All constitutional questions, such as the denial of the right to vote or the right to enjoy equal accommodations in theaters, hotels and other public places, must eventually come here for adjudication, and whatever laws are passed here are binding throughout the United States, so far as they have a federal aspect. The officers of the National Civil Rights Protective association are men of character, ability, integrity and wide experience. They enjoy the unlimited confidence of the people everywhere and reflect in their personality the highest aims and purposes of this very promising organization. The officers report that the membership of the association is growing with commendable rapidity. Branches are being established in various states. Every member discriminated against in any community is entitled to legal assistance furnished by the association. Many churches and societies are aiding in the promotion of this constructive work. The national association is planning to hold a great meeting in this city in the near future, and each local association is expected to send at least one delegate. Some of the race's ablest speakers will discuss the condition of the Negro people in the country and suggest remedies by which the ills complained of may be redressed. J. T. Oatman; chairman of the executive committee, is a graduate of the collegiate department of the Virginia Normal and Collegiate institute of Petersburg, Va., and of the law department of Shaw university at Raleigh, N. C. For several years he practiced law successfully at Washington Court House, O., and is at present an examiner in the United States pension office at Washington. Daniel A. Ford, secretary of the executive committee, is a Virginian, educated in New England and in his unitive state. For a long time he was connected with the postoffice department, but is now engaged in business in this city. T. O. Mason, the secretary, comes from Albuquerque, N. M. He is a graduate of the Columbian Law college. Washington, and is an LL. D. He represents his state in an important position under the federal government here. JACK JOHNSON'S COURAGE Milholland Praises Champion and Calls Attention to Race. Traduces. When somebody asked Mr. John E. Milholland recently why he was interested so deeply in the case of Jack Johnson his answer was characteristic. We give it for the benefit of our readers. Mr. Milholland said: "I am interested in Johnson's case not for the reason that he has demonstrated himself to be the greatest boxer of this or perhaps any other generation, but because in that memorable contest at Reno with Jeffries, acknowledged champion of the world, he performed a service to his race of incalculable value. "You know that tradition was not only of the prize ring, but generally that the colored man not only lacked staying power, but the nerve that was necessary to his success in any really desperate encounter, especially if the odds seemed against him. Now, the odds against Johnson were overwhelming. "That immense audience was all with Jeffries, and it was only its sporting character and the fact of the eye of the civilized world being upon the proceedings that kept down the manifestation of its hostility. "Undoubtedly an overwhelming majority, probably 90 per cent, would have gladly seen Johnson badly hurt if not actually killed in the encounter. Yet he was not only undisturbed, but broke all traditions of the ring by maintaining the utmost good nature throughout the whole contest. "Although everything possible was done to annoy him by the friends of Jeffries, he was laughing and joking in an unprecedented manner from beginning to end. Not a trace of 'yellow' was shown. The absolute courage of the Negro had been vindicated by him as conclusively as at Fort Fisher or on any battlefield of the rebellion." Mr. Miltholland also pointed out that Johnson's courage was again shown when urged to leave Chicago at a time when his bail bond was only $1,500 he indignantly refused to go, saying he had done nothing to justify punishment and was perfectly confident of a fair trial. It is to be hoped that this confidence will not be misplaced. When all is over it must not be forgotten that one of the most treacherous blows dealt Johnson was by one of his own race. ANTI-LYNCHING SOCIETY OF AFRO-AMERICAN WOMEN. Congratulates President Elect Wilson. Praised For Doing His Duty. Before leaving home for his recent after election vacation President Elect Woodrow Wilson received the following letter from the Anti-lynching Society of Afro-American Women, which maintains headquarters in Boston: Everett, Mass., November, 1912 Governor Woodrow Wilson, % Cleveland place, Princeton, N. J. Honorable Sir. The Anti-lynching Society of Afro-American Women of Boston extended to you with pleasure their congratulations upon your election as president of the United States. Our pleasure is twofold from an instance which perhaps you have forgotten. Just before your inauguration as governor the society wrote you thanking you for steps of justice taken in your state to prevent a lynching and was more than gratified with your kind reply. Then we feel that with such a reply as you at the helm with such much of the bitter, unpleasant prejudice of years may be wiped out by your logical, sane judgment. We are pleased to inform you that we worked for your election and that our president, Mrs. Simpson, was on the road from Sept. 23 to Oct. 31 speaking and arranging meetings in your behalf the eyes of our people. Just those whom we have met during fidelity to a party had caused years of unnecessary entity with the south. We (the race) wish to show you and your constituents of the south that we like the white north, are willing to forget the past if by so doing we can cement the bands of Christian fidelity and brotherly love between us and that the despicable prejudice, lynching, disfranchissements, jim Crowism, the convict tense system, Georgia chain gang may all be away with and their traces loss to the oblivion of God fearing justice and righteousness to all. Respectfully yours. SOCIETY OF AFRO- to all. Respectively, ANTI-LYNCHING SOCIETY OF AFRO-AMERICAN WOMEN. M. Cravath Simpson, President. Mrs. V. C. Clark, Secretary. President Elect Wilson's Reply. Woodrow Wilson. 88 West State street, Trenton, N. J. Nov. 15, 1912. My Dear Mrs. Simpson—Your letter of congratulation sent on behalf of the Anti-lynching Society of Afro-American Women has given me deep pleasure. I feel that the business of politics is, when properly conceived, so interwoven with the whole business of society that it can be successfully conducted only when there is thorough common understanding. Iubuho therefore particularly value the confidence and support of bodies like your own and hope most sincerely that the affairs of the country may now be released from cross purposes and misunderstandings. Sincerely yours, CALeb Nelson Leaves Large Estate. Caleb Nelson, whose death occurred recently at Allentown, Pa., was well known to many prominent men of both races in Pennsylvania. He put his earnings to good use by investing in real estate. Few persons outside of his immediate family circle knew the amount of his holdings until his will was offered for probate on Nov. 27, when it was estimated at $10,000. Among the bequests made were one to Miss Theresa Stout, a niece of Mr. Nelson, who received $300 and a parlor organ, and another to his intimate friend, Washington Baker, who received a gold watch and a diamond stud. There were other bequests of similar value made to other relatives and friends. Mr. Nelson was born in the THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER CLARK-BROWN WEDDING. Distinguished Company Witness Marriage of Popular Couple. The most brilliant wedding of the early winter season in Indianapolis, Ind., took place Friday morning, Dec. 6, at 11 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, S32 North West street, when Miss Julia Agnes Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Brown, was married to Lewis E. Clark, for several years an attache of the United States railway mail service and one of the race's most progressive young men. A distinguished company witnessed the happy event. The house was beautifully decorated. In the drawing room, where the ceremony took place, the flowers were all white, chrysanthemums, lilies of the valley and gardenias being used in profusion, with maidenhair ferns and palms. The alcove was latticed by a mass of asparagus vines, in front of which was an improvised altar. The bridal party made their way to this from the dining room and library, their pathway being marked by broad white satin ribbons. The ceremony was impressively performed by the Rev. T. A. Smythe, pastor of the Bethel A. M. E. church of Indianapolis, the stately Episcopal service being used. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Always known as a beauty, she looked unusually charming in a taupe tailored suit, with picture hat and shoes to match, wearing white gloves. She was attended by Miss Mayne Shannon, maid of honor, and William H. Clark of Akron, O., brother of the groom, acted as best man. Just before the solemn ordinance was read Frank Fowler Brown, the eminent tenor, brother of the bride, sang "The Song of Thanksgiving." Following the ceremony a delightful wedding breakfast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Clark left at 12:25 p. m. for Chicago, where they are spending a fortnight's honeymoon as the guests of Mrs. Katie E. Easton and daughter at 3611 Wabash avenue. They will make their home for the present in Indianapolis, where Mr. Clark owns considerable property, but expect to locate soon in one of the large cities of the east. The happy couple have a host of friends among both races in this community, all of whom join in wishing them long life and the richest blessings of Providence. BISHOP WALTERS HONORED. Prominent Citizens Dine Noted Churchman in New York. The testimonial dinner given by prominent citizens in honor of Bishop Alexander Walters at Young's casino in New York on Wednesday evening, Dec. 4, was a magnificent tribute to the bishop's inspiring leadership along various lines of work for the advancement of the race. All lines of distinction as to religious creed and political affiliation were done away with, and men high up in the affairs of church and state, recognized for their successful constructive work for full manhood rights for Afro-Americans under the law, paid homage to Bishop Walters' worth as a leader of his people. Lawyer James L. Curtis, chairman of the committee under whose auspices the dinner was given, acted as the toastmaster. E. P. Roberts, M. D., spoke for the medical profession, and William L. Bulkley, Ph. D., public school principal, delivered the educational address. Other speeches representing the various phases of racial endeavor were numerous. Bishop Walters in his response to the many expressions of appreciation made by the different speakers concerning his work for what he believed to be for the betterment of conditions was modest and had a kind word for every one who spoke with reference to any phase of work undertaken by himself. AFFAIRS IN METHODISM. General Conference Amendment For Election of Bishops by Races. Whether it is a wise procedure to enumerate representation in large organizations where the membership is composed of different nationalities by races is a question which admits of many different answers. Certainly such a course ought not to be necessary in order to secure justice to all of its constituents in religious bodies nor in our national, state or municipal government. Yet if fair treatment cannot be laid without resorting to race representation in the various religious and secular movements then let us have it. The experience of those who have long been connected with public movements of the mixed multitude seems to bend in the direction of representation by race. This idea may have come about from the largeness of the individual interests to be fostered and the selection of the person best suited to represent such interests. For instance, at the last general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church the vote favoring an amendment to the constitution permitting the election of bishops for races was 520 out of a total of 565. This amendment is to be submitted by the bishops to the annual and lay electoral conferences at their sessions to be held just previous to the meeting of the next general conference. Bishop Thirkield's Conference Dates. During the month of January Bishop W. P. Thirkield of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold conferences in Mississippi at the following places: Durant, Upper Mississippi, Jan. 9; Laurel, Jan. 16, and at Lake Charles, in Louisiana, Jan. 22. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Lesson XI.—Fourth Quarter, For Dec. 15, 1912. Text of the Lesson, Matt, xviii, 21-35. Memory Verses, 21, 22—Golden Text, Eph. iv, 32 (R. V.)—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. In last lesson we were warned against being an offense to any one beoung to Him, for in touching those who are His He is touched, even as it is written, "He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of His eye" (Zech. 1. S. and as he said to Saul when persecuting His people, "Why persecutet dou me?" (Acts ix. 4.) Now he teaches us how to deal with those who offend us (verses 15 to 20—first of all, a heart to heart talk with the offending party alone (verse 15) in many instances that would without doubt set the difficulty, and the two or three, or the church, would not be needed. Contrast the ordinary way of telling others first and the general result of increased separations and misunderstandings. When we work in God's way we can count on God working in and with us (Isa. xxvI. 12; Phi. 1. 13; lesson verses 18, 19). The precious assurance in verse 20 is not often used in its connection, but it is precious in any connection with the work of the Lord and for many years has taught me never to ask the Lord to be in our midst when we meet in His name, but to rest on His own assurance that He is present. Peter had been paying attention and wondering if he should go to a man who offended him more than once or twice and probably thought that he was stating an extreme limit when he asked if he should forgive him seven times. Grant, indeed, must have been his surprise at the Lord's reply, "Not until seven times, but until seventy times seven" (verses 21, 22), which was equal to saying, "Continue to forgive till the kingdom comes." If we would understand the teaching of the Spirit we must notice what He has said elsewhere upon any subject, and I remember that Daniel was told that after seventy sevens the kingdom would come, bringing in everlasting righteousness (Dan, ix. 24). After sixty-nine sevens from the appointed time Messiah was cut off and had no kingdom to show, just, as foretold, the seventieth week is yet future, but will surely come. We must therefore continue to forgive those who give us occasion to do so unceasingly (Dan, ix. 25-27). "He, being full of compassion, forgive their iniquity and destroyed them not—yeah, many a time turned He His anger away. * * * for He remembered that they were but Desh" (Ps. lxviii. 38). That our Lord was thinking of the kingdom in its present phase of mystery and future manifestation seems clear from His illustration of the king taking account of his servants. The main point of the lesson seems to be that those who are forgiven so much should readily forgive the comparatively small offenses of others against them. The contrast between the debt of the man to his master and that of the other servant to him would be something like the difference between $1,000 and 15 cents. What kind of a man, being forgiven freely the large amount, would fall to forgive his fellow the trifle? And yet many are just like that. Our indebtedness to God cannot be reckoned. it is so great. Our iniquities cannot be numbered, yet He freely and fully forgives all who, with true penitence, turn to Him, saying, "Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." "I, even I, am that blotteth out thy transgressions and will not remember thy sins" (Isa. i. 18; xlii. 25). Compared with the mountain of our transgressions against God, which He freely forgives, the offenses of others against us must be as the earliest trifles, which should be as freely forgiven by us, enabling us to pray sincerely, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors" (Matt. vi. 12). To obtain the forgiveness of our sins the only condition is that we come with true penitence to Him who has said, "Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." "Thy sins are forgiven. Thy faith hath saved thee. Go in peace" (John vi. 37; Luke vii. 48-50). But, having become children of God by faith in Christ Jesus and having the assurance of the forgiveness of our sins, there is need of constant forgiveness because of constant defilement and shortcomings, the difference between the forgiveness of the rebel, the unsaved sinner, and the forgiveness of a child in the Father's house. The "My Heavenly Father" and "Your Heavenly Father" of verse 35 of our lesson and Matt. vi. 14. 15. show that "if ye forgive" and "if ye forgive not" refer to disciples and communion. If a child of God, as Peter was, and the disciples to whom He taught that prayer should cherish an unforgiving spirit toward any one, such could not enjoy the conscious forgiveness of their Father. There would be a cloud between, as when children are conscious of disobedience to parents they do not cease to be children, but there is a lack of communion. The Lord, who delivered the formerly forgiven debtor to the tormentors verse 34, was the man's Lord, as in Luke xxl. 6, not our Lord Jesus Christ, for it was never recorded that God ever withdrew forgiveness from one to whom He had given it. 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. 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The wedding will take place at the home of the bride’s: parents, 442 .W. ‘Main street, Zanesville, Ohio., and Bishop Joshua Jones will officiate. -_ A reception will be tendered Dr. Sydes and his bride-to-be at Waters ‘A. M.-B. Chureh ton Fricay, De- cember 27th. ‘Miss Hill is a graduate of the Zanesville high schoo! and _Wilber- force ,University. Dr. Sydes is also an alumnus of Wilberforce and bas known Miss-Hillsince he pastoréd.in Ohio. He is a widow- er Same Game Did Not Work Twice A woman with a child. appeared at.Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday night and asked for finan- cial aid on the ground that a white tan had robbed. them. A small sum had been contributed to her relief when James Williams, a local preacher, asked her if she had. not received a collection of $10 by -making the same plea at St. John’s A.-M. E. Choreh, The woman denied this but she did not get a collection at Bethel. Students Present Program The members of the senior class of-Morgan College had charge’ of the program at the Riddick. Chap- ter of the Epworth League of Cen- tenial M. E. Church Sunday after- noon. Besides. Mrs. Helen A. Cooper and Miss Lillian Robinson, the following ladies and gentlemen took part in the program: Misses Hatie R. Kelly, Florence Owings, Luretta Dunlap, Catherine Squirrel; Roberta Hawkins, Madge Miller, Helen Fischer, Jennie Tinsley, Messrs. Joho Harper, John Scott, John C. Mitchell, L. Gantt Holt, Lawrence Chamberlain -and Robert. Smith. Mr and Mrs. James Robinson gave a dinner at their home, 106 S. Caroline street rollowing the exercises. t ae i Mrs. Laura Mason * Mrs. Laura Mason died a her home, 1034 B. Monument sireet, after a long illnes. She had been in ill health for the past. two years put her illness only took a serious turn sev2ral weeks ago. She Was born in Cockeysvile, Md., Decem- ber 15th. 1864. She was the widow of the late Albert Mason. Four sons and two daughters survive. Mrs. Mason was a member of Brown’s Circle and the Order of Moses. For a number of years she was a member of Bethel A..M. E. Church, but later transferred her membership ‘to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment will be in Laurel Cemetery. ‘Will Appeal Faten Case ‘A. motion for a new trial in the Faten case was argued in the Super- ior Court before Judge Ambler this morning at 10 o’clock: The valid- ity of the will of the late Edward J. Faten wasattacked in the Super- jor Court last. week by Mrs Harritt ‘A, Brown, ‘a sister of the testator, and “jury, brought in a verdict: for the plaintiff. The estate is said to pe valued at $25,000. Warner T. McGuinn and William C. MeCard will rgue the motion for a new trial. Fair ASuccess” A successful fair has just ended at Union Baptist Church. The proceeds will be appiled to the re- duction of the mortgage debt of the church, which under the manage- ment of the pastor, Rey. Dr. Har- -gey, Johnson, is being reduced with ‘out any strain on the members. - Dr. Brown Gets Back Fees Dr. Harry F. Brown was awarded a verdict of $19 and costs. Tuesday for professional services. rendered ‘the Baltimore Lodge of the Afro- ‘American’ Order of Owls: The case -was appealed from a magistate’s ‘eourt by the. lodge. “Robert G. I. Brown represented the plaintiff. -<\. Appointed in Post Office. Messrs, Henry.J.. Anderson. EI- ‘mer Morsell, Charles Dorsey, Steph- en Jones, Robert Clark, Jr.,. and ‘Julius C. Johnson, Jr., have been “appointed substitute clerks in the Postoffice. Each of. the men sjpamed passed the examination: last months 2 ea Sanaiec = ‘i {Sir Williain Little, . of -1624 Divisionjstreet, has returned ‘home -aftervapending a few. days in :Phil- = ‘adelphia; Pa;,and New-York... Forum Hoid First Meeting ‘The first meeting. of The ‘Forum was held. at Young’s Hall, 1901 Druid Hill avenue; last. Sunday afternoon. -HughE,. Macbeth .was the principal speakear. .He took the utterances’ of Governor Cole Blease for his text, and urged that efforts be made to create a sentiment friendly to the'race. His remarks were discussed’ by Howard E. Young, Howara M.{Gross and others. . Miss. Maude}l_ Brown played a piano solo and William Andreson presented an illuminating revciew of recent events. Howard E. Young will be the es- sayest at the meeting this;Sunday afternoon. His subject will fbe “Have We Measured Up to Our Op- portunities as a. Race."” The officers of The Forum are: W.. Ashbic Hakins, president; Harry T. Pratt, vice president; P. D. G. Pennington, secretary, and Carrington L. Davis, treasurer. ‘a Drama Presented 2 A drama entitled “‘The Finger of Scorn’’ was presented ,at Mace- donia Baptist Church, Thursday evening. The drama was given under the auspices of, the Baptist Young People’s Union, of which Mr. J_W. Taylor is president Miss Fannie Gresham was in_ charge of the affair Stewards Ordained Messrs. W. F. Debardeleben, gen- eral secretary of the Y..M. C. A.; William Anderson, principal of the Jefferson street School, and William Desbruugh were ordained deacons at Grace Presbyterian Church last Sunday night. - — Funeral of Mr. Wilson The funeral of Thomas H. Whi- son, who died at his residence, 403 E, 24th street, Monday, was held at the Oak Street A. M. E. Church, Wednesday. afterncon. interment was in Laurel Cemetery. Samuel T. Hemsley had charge of the funeral arrangements. The deceas- ed is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julia Wilson, and a grandmother Mrs. Azella Wilson. Officer’s Elected The Day Nursery Association of Baltimore, Md., at its regular meet- ing last week-elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, Presi- dent; Mrs. Maddox, First Vice President; Mrs. Bettie Wise, 2nd Vice President; Miss Mary Beale, Recording Secretary; Miss Annie Smith, Cor. Secretary; Mrs. Anna Curtis, Treasurer; Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines, President of Executive Board and Mr. Wm. Wheeler, President of ‘I'he Advisory Board. The report shows that the Asso- ciation was in a properous condi- tion and that a number of children are accomodated daily in the Nur- sery, also a mid-day lunch is serv- ed for the benefit of the school children for the sum of two cents and they are taken advantage of the good opportunity of getting a nice warm lunch. QOnietly Married Mr. Ernest Lipscomb and’ Miss Mary Scott were quietly married, Wednesday evening, November 27, at the home of Dr. D. G. Mack. The bride was becomingly attired ina gray voile. The ceremony was witnessed ‘by’ the mother of the bride, Mrs. Ida Scott, and Mrs, D. G. Mack. Miss, Florence Jackson Marries The marriage of Miss Florence Jackson daughter of Mr. L. Jack- son of 682.W. Mulberry street, to Mr. John Durham, took place on last Wednesday evening at 8 p. m., at the residence of the bride. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Donevan, of St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Preaches Railroad Sermon The congregations of Whatcoat M. E. Church and Bethel A. M. E. Church worshipped, together ‘at the latter church last Sunjay night. The pastor of the former church, Rev. Alfred Young preached his fa- mous railroad sermon. ‘The collee- tion amounted to $80. ‘Woman’s Day at Asbury - Woman’s day'services were held at. Asbury M.°E. Chureb - last Sunday. . An interesting. program was . presented.’ The collections during the day amounted to $100. ras “Rey.-Tindley Preaches = - Heys Rev. C. A. Tindley, - pastor’ of Calvary M:° &. Church, Philadel~ phia, ‘preached’a stirring sermori at the’Sharp Street. Memorial M.E. Chureh, Tuesday: night. Dr. Daniels, of Washington, ..D. C.,.,.was:,the guest of. Mrs. Hunter .727-George’street last Sunday, ©. * THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER No License for Shady Sidé : DR. MASO) =_ Thursday evening, December. Following a protest made by | Cor: Sec’y of the Freedmen’s Aid Revs. W. Edward Williams, M. J. | liver for the first time in Baltimo Naylor, Junius Gray, D. G. Mack, | Emancipation” at Sharp Street C W. W. Davis and others, the Cir-| throughout the country'as one of cuit Court of Baltimore County re-| charming orators on the America fused Thursday to transfer the.sa-! more hear him. Cards of Adimi loon license of Shadyside Park. to | Doors open.7.30 M..J. John E, Kirby, of the Westport | ———_=—————m——mmree—— Skating Rink., ‘The manger o} Pun, Event! Extraor ning things at Shadyside park is said to have been responsible for a CONCERT ANI man named Golden, who holds. the | In honor of the 41st Anniversar license to dispense liquor there, Galilean F being fined $200 a few weeks ago. The Plase 1s said to have been run Xmas Night, Dec y Kirby. . —— . FISHERMEN’S AUDITORI( Close of Queen’s Rally tinder the direstion’c The Congress of Queens and Cor- onation Rally at Sharp Street Me: morial Church, came to an end Thursday evening of last week, when an elaborate reception was held. Addresses were delivered by Rev Dr. M. J. Naylor, pastor of the church, and some of the official board. The rally netted $1,700. The queens in charge of the rally were: Mesdames Fannie Johnson, Jennie Ross, Martha Brooks, Chat- Jotte {Whiing Maggie Parker Es- telle Young, Charlotte Owens, Martha Young, Miss Georgia Frey and Miss Emma Mitchell. Dr. Mason Elected Secretary According to information that was received here this week, Dr. M. C. B, Mason, former secretary of the Freedmen’s Aid Society “of the M. £, Church, has been elected corespundng, secretary of the Na- tional Association for the Advance: ment of Colored People. Dr. Mason is one of the best known platform speakers inthe country. He is expected in the city to deliver a lecture at Sharp Street Memorial Church next Thursday night. Officer’s of Provident Hospital At the annual meeting of the board of directors of the Provident Hospital, Thursday night, the fol- lowing officers were elected: John W. Rich, president; J. H. Murphy, vice president; H. Grafton Browno, secretary, and James W. Hughes, treasurer. 2 Clams’ Eoas. ‘The clam’s exgs are carried by the motber on ier gills, When there sre fish in the water with them the mother clams discharge the eggs which soon hatch, but {f there’ ure “no tish they carry the exes untit they decay, “The reason of this strange behavior fs this: When the- eggs ure set tree in the water they soow bntch and the fittle aves swins “bout until they tind some fish to which to attich themselves. They live for a time on the mucus of the fish and then drop off. sink to the bottom and form burrows for thent- selves. This curious semiparasitic life 1s no doubt a reversion to the babit of soe ancient ancestor. African Ants, ‘These insects sowetimes set forward fn such multitudes that the whole earth seems to be in motion. A corps of them onre was seen to attack and corer an elephant quietly feeding in a pasture, Un elgbt: bonrs nuthing was to be seen but the skeleton. of thut enormous aniinal completely picked. ‘The business was done. and the euemy marcbed op after fresb prey. wi: Gitsneks-feandicerchiate: A good way to bleach handkerchiefs when it 1s not covvenieut to bang them out of doors 1s to wash them and then let them souk overnight in water in which a little cream of tartar bas been dissolved. Ss TWO WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS Two little = Clauses swiftly on the run! One got a “week” back and then there was 0 - | GOING! GOING!!. GONE!!! : Your Christmas Chances Will Be Gone, Too, lf; You Don't Get:Busy. SHOP NOW! We Print The News - While It'Is News. NR. MASON COMING Thursday evening; December 19th, Dr. M.C. B: Mason, former Cor: Sec’y of the Freedmen’s ‘Aid Society, M. E. Church will de- liver for the first time in Baltimore, . his new lecture: ‘The New Emancipation”. at Sharp Street Church. Dr. Mason is well known throughout the country:as one of tne ablest, most: eloquent, and charming orators on the American platform. Let thinking -Balti- more hearhim. Cards of Admission: 15 Cents. Doors open.7.30 M. J. Naylor, Pastor. _ oi Event! = Extraordinary! , Unique! CONCERT AND RECEPTION In honor of the 41st Anniversary of Federal Tabernacle, No. 6, Galilean Fishermen . Xmas Night, December 25th, 1912 FISHERMEN’S AUDITORIUM, 411 West Biddle Street Under the direction of Mr. L. E: Toomey. Dr. T. Henderson Kerr’s Orchestra: Admission 25 Cents. Reception before and after Concert i DONBARE DUNBAR! DUNBARI : CHRISTMAS MATINEE DANCE At GALILEAN FISHERMEN’S AUDITORIUM ‘ | Biddle St., betw. 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