The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO. 22. FANNIE JACKSON COPPIN DEAD Pioneer Educator Passes Away After a Life Full of Usefulness WAS THE WIFE OF BISHOP COPPIN Prominent Citizens From All Parts of the Country Expected to Attend Funeral. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Philadelphia, Jan. 23—The funeral of Mrs. Fannie Jackson Coppin, who died early yesterday morning at her home, 1913 Bainbridge street, will take place at Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday morning. Revs. C. C. Dunlap and W. S. Carpenter will have charge of the services. Prominent men and women from all parts of the country are expected to attend. She was ill for some time. Mrs. Coppin was the wife of Bishop Levi J. Coppin, and for many years was principal of the old institute for Colored Youth. Born in Washington 76 years ago she early showed that she was wonderfully endowed mentally. She went to Oberlin College, and was graduated therefrom with the degree of bachelor of arts in 1865. She was appointed an instructor in the Institute for Colored Youth, which was then located on Bainbridge street, near Ninth. When the late Ebenezer D. Bassett, who was then principal of the school, was appointed principal of the school by President Grant, she was elected to succeed him. She was head of the school for over two decades, and under her tutelage came many of both sexes who afterwards rose to positions of distinction. It is said that Bishop Coppin, who was a student in the night school of the institute during the Seventies, was drawn to her by her ability as a teacher. Though a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, she was always ready to help other denominations in their work. When a big fair for the benefit of the A. M. E. Publishing House was held in Philadelphia in the late Seventies, Mrs. Coppin was one of the most active workers therein. She and her future husband were thrown in constant contact during the fair and their acquaintance ripened into love. Soon after Bishop Coppin was appointed pastor of Bethel A. M.E. Church, Baltimore, their engagement was announced. The wedding took place at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, Washington, about thirty years ago, Rev. Henry L. Phillips, the present head of the work of colored Episcopal churches in Pennsylvania, officiating. The reason that the wedding was held in a Baptist church was because the present Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, was then being built. Mrs. Coppin was a speaker of more than ordinary ability, and had frequently delivered addresses at tempeance and educational gatherings. She was well received in London some years ago, where she delivered a stirring address. Her husband was elevated to the bishopric in 1900, and she retired from the principalship of the institute. In 1902, she accompanied Bishop Coppin to South Africa, and assisted in the founding of Bethel institute at Capetown. During the past few years she had labored on a book pertaining to the life, which PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RACE. MRS. FANNIE COPPIN From a photograph taken sixteen years ago. is said to have been practically completed. Mrs. Coppin had many friends in Baltimore, and her death was a shock, especially to members of the A. M. E. Church. Bishop Coppin has charge of the work of the Baltimore Conference, and it is probable that this city will have a large delegation in attendance at the services. Among those who paid tributes to the life of the deceased were Mrs. Mary F. Handy and Mrs. Ruth M. Collett—both of whom knew the deceased for years. "I knew Mrs. Coppin for years," said Mrs. Handy, "and regarded her as one of the brainiest and most useful women that the race has produced. She was one of the most graceful speakers, and did not even need a note when she was delivering an address. She was an ideal companion for Bishop Coppin." "I attended the wedding of Mrs. Coppin," said Mrs. Collett, "and knew her well. She was one of the most remarkable women that the race ever had. Brain, easy of approach and always willing to lend a hand, she, indeed, was a rare character." Another Bank Started Chicago, January 23.—The South Side branch of the American Banking Association has taken possession of its handsome new quarters at 31st and State street. The majority of the stockholders, in this branch are colored people, and the cashier, W. D. Neighbors, is one of the best known colored men in the city. The bank has a capital stock of $500,000 and a surplus of $50,000. Four of the nine directors are colored. They are: Emmett J. Scott, secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington, and corresponding secretary of the National Negro Business League. Joseph Wiley, president of the Mills City Cotton Mills, Dallas, Tex. and a former practicing lawyer in this city. Charles Banks, cashier of the Bank of Mound Bayou, and one of the leading figures in Mississippi, and Mr. Neighbors. It is the intention to make this bank a central one for all the colored banks of the South, as well a clearing house and financial prop for these institutions. Mr. Neighbors recently made a tour of the South to enlist the aid of the banks of that section in the project. Alabama Democrats to March Birmingham. Ala., January 23. A meeting of the Colored Wilson and Marshall Club was held here last night to consider plans for attending the inauguration of President-elect Wilson. All colored men who are registered voters have been invited to subscribe to the principles of the Democratic party and become members of the club. Charlottesville, Va., January 23.—Dr. James H. Dillard, agent of the Jeanes and Slater Ruarl School Fund, delivered the opening lecture on the Phelps-Stokes foundation for study of the race question in its various aspects Tuesday evening. A number of students at the University of Virginia where the lecture was given are making investigations into Negro life and conditions. Other well-known white men will deliver lectures along the same lines at stated intervals. Dr. Dillard was one of the leading spirits in the organization of the University Commission on the Southern Race Question at Nashville a year ago. The second meeting was held last month at the University of Georgia and the next will be held in Richmond Va. Dr. Dillard was introduced by Dean James Morris Page. His subject was "Race Adjustment in the South." He said in part: As there must be discussion of realtions between the races in the South, it is needful that such discussion be based on carefully ascertained facts. We should welcome such agencies as the Phelps-Stokes fellowships and lectureships and the university commission. There is need of knowing the real facts as to the present condition of the Negro in matters of religion, education and civic and material advancement. Then we should think what is best to be done and what results may be expected. The report of the university commission will be of great importance. MAKES GREAT ADVANCE. Meantime, there are certain general facts which must be realized and faced. The Negro is here in the South, and will remain here. Furthermore, he desires education and improvement. I think there can be no doubt that the Negro race has made great advance since the Civil War. At present the gross wealth of the American Negro is estimated at about $700,000,000. There are fifty seven Negro banks, with deposits amounting to $52,000,000. Negro farmers own and cultivate 15,500,-000 acres. During the ten years from 1900 to 1910, 23,000 Southern Negroes changed from tenancy to ownership, an increase of 7 per cent. During the same period illiteracy was reduced from 44 per cent to 30 percent. Negroes raise annually $7,500,000 for church purposes, and own church buildings valued at $56,000,000. Any one traveling through the South can see, signs of improvement unless he keeps his eyes solely on the plantation Negro, or on the low type of the city alleys. Throughout most of the country one can see improvement, especially where Negroes have been able to purchase land or rent on fair terms. "But there is the other side. There are thousands who are living in a condition of ignorance and uncleanliness and immorality. I think that we Southern white peo- ple must learn that every consideration of justice and self-interest demands the effort to change such conditions of ignorance and inefficiency. "As to the relation between the two races, is it not an obvious fact that the millions are going on quite peacefully about their business and that it is only the hundreds about whom we hear troubles? There is little trouble in actual practice in the common every-day routine of business. Negroes testify to the good will of the Southern whites in the enterprises which they undertake. I wonder daily at the peaceful relation of the races when I remember how much has been said and done, from Thad Stevens to Governor Please, which might cause irritation and hatred. It is a long, bad story, which began in mistakes when men even as great as Charles Summer forget all about human nature and inheritance and environment and all the other tremendous facts of common place life and tried to legislate theories and ideals for two races are now settled down to a basis of gradual adjustment. EDUCATION AND RELIGION. As to what can be immediately done it seems to me that we must work first along the lines of education and religion. We must recognize that the education of the masses must depend upon the public schools and that these schools must be made more efficient by the introduction of home industries and by relating them to the life of the people. Justice demands a larger appropriation for this purpose. As conditions now are, with the short term and inefficient teacher and the lack of supervision much of the money is almost wasted. "In regard to the question of religious influence there is great need that an effort be made to bring home to the minds of the Negro preachers the conviction that their religion is meant for this world as well as the next. The most important and potent influence among the Negroes is that of the country preachers. Many of these are good men but the great majority have a false idea about the character of preaching that is most needed. Through these, if they were rightly instructed, the greatest improvement could be affected in the way of sanitation and cleanliness and thrift. "In addition to the question of improvement in education and religion, it seems to me that we Southern white people may well consider whether we are just to the race in our generalization of the Negroes as a mass. We Southerners generally like the individual Negro, will work with him, help him, joke with him, but in another mood we class all of them together, and are apt to judge the whole by the worst types. In my opinion it would be better for us and better for them that the colored people of the South should be encouraged to have self-respect. "No one man can predict the future. There will always be race problems, for races are different and the differences will persist. But I see no reason why the white people and the colored people may not continue to live in the South with a natural segregation, and yee in mutual cooperation and good-will. What we need is a knowledge of the facts of the real conditions that at present exist and then to have confidence, in the forced of education and religion, and to remember that knowledge and good will are the true solvents for difficulties." Must Raise $3.000 Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 23.—The colored people here are making a strenuous effort to raise $3,000 before the first of February to prevent work being halted on the new building for the Y. M. C. A. FARMERS IN CONFERENCE. Two Thousand Persons In Annual Gathering at Tuskegee Institute DR. WASHINGTON'S GOOD ADVICE "To Him That Hath" Is Present Motto in The Business World. (Editorial Correspondence.) Tuskegee, Ala., January2 4.—What is said to have been the largest attended Negro Farmers' Conference ever held here came to a close at Tuskegee Institute yesterday afternoon. There were nearly 2,000 men and women present, and they came from all parts of the State. They came in all sorts of vehicles, wore all sorts of clothes and had all sorts of stories to tell concerning their individual work and, altogether, it was a sight worth going miles to see. It was a crowd whose enthusiasm for knowledge was manifest at times. Farmers who owned just five acres rubbed elbows with the man that tilled 900 acres, while the graduate of such schools as Tuskegee exchanged his experiences with the man that never saw the inside of a school house, but who was a useful citizens nevertheless. Women were here also, and even the children were in evidence, also the hangerson. Dr. Booker T. Washington was on hand to greet the visitors and to direct the talk along lines that would be most helpful to the farmers. His address was listened to with rapt attention. Robert L. Smith of Texas, who is interested in a farmers' uplift movement in his State, delivered an interesting address on "How to Secure Cheaper Money to Run the Farm." W. L. Howell, A. H. Hall, Rigdon Harris, Charles Brooks, R. E. Balden and Rufus Herron were among those that took part in the general discussion of the subject. Several distinguished visitors also delivered brief addresses. The prizes of the Macon County Fair Association were awarded by Dr. Washington. Isaac B. Martin received the second prize of $150 offered by the State for the farmer having the highest yield of corn an acre. DR. WASHINGTON'S ADVICE: In sounding the keynote for the twentieth annual gathering of the farmers, Dr. Washington gave them much practical advice. He said, in part: "Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan made a great statement a few days ago in his testimony before the committee in Congress when he said: In order for a man to secure money, property wasn't the only thing back of all that. He must have a good characterer, must have good reputation. There are a good many people, people who do not own anything in their community, but who can go to the bank or go to their neighbor, white or black, and borrow any reasonable amount of money because everybody knows that they are individuals who will keep their word. because everybody knows that they are individuals of good character. Now, we are going to get cheaper money in proportion as we own something; own our stock, own our homes or have something in the way of crops that we are keeping from year to year; in a word, nobody wants to oan money to a person who hasn't anything. In the words of the Bible, "To him that hath shall be given." Suppose a farmer, black or white comes in from the country here to Tuskegee or goes to Montgomery and goes to a banker, 'Mr. Banker, I want to borrow $100. I am a poor fellow; I haven't got any thing, my wife and children are nearly starving and we haven't got any corn, we haven't got any cabbages, we haven't got a single horse, we haven't a pound of batter, we are nearly starved and we haven't anything." Another farmer comes into town and goes to the bank and says, "Mr. Banker I want to borrow $100 for a few days. The banker asks him what has he got? The farmer, says, "I have a good house 100 bushels of corn kept over from last year 50 good pigs a dozen good cows and am getting on pretty well. I want to borrow $100." All right you can get it. "Thus to him who has shall be given and to him that hasn't shall not be given; that is human nature the world over the fellow New York, January 22.—The annual business session of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was held here yesterday afternoon. Oswald Garrison, Villrad, Dr. W. E. B. B. DuBois and others presented reports detailing the work done during the past year. Henry O. Tanner, the artist and Mrs. Tanner were guests at the meeting. The old officers were reelected, as well as the election of Dr. M. C. B. Mason to be corresponding secretary. Dr. DuBois remains as director of publicity and editor of the Crisis, the official organ of the movement. Rev. Dr. Garnett, R. Waller, of Baltimore, was reelected a director and vice president. Henry O. Tanner Entertained Henry O. Tanner Entertained New York, Jan. 22. — Henry O. Tanner, the painter, was a guest of a beautiful stag dinner Tuesday night. Those present included Collector Charles W. Anderson, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, John B. Nalle, Colonel Jackson, Rev. Mr. Johnson, Dr. O. M. Waller and Rev. Dr. Garnett R. Walter. James B. Peterson. a deputy collector of internal revenue under Collector Anderson, is spending two months in looking after the affairs of the Custom House at San Juan, Porto Rico, which is the New York Custom House district. Mary F. Carroll Dead Washington, January 23.—Mary F. Carroll, proprietor of the Philadelphia House, died at Freedmen's Hospital. Funeral services were held at her late home, 348 Pennsylvania avenue, yesterday afternoon. Rev. E. S. Williams, superintendent of the Washington district of the M. E. Church, has removed to his new home at Fairmount Heights. His postoffice address is, Bennings, D. C., P. F. D. 3. First Public Night School To Rebuild Chaffin University. Orangeburg, S. C. January 17. Steps are being taken to rebuild the main building of Chaffin University, which was destroyed by fire recently. The building was valued at $80,000, and insurance was carried amounting to $55,000. It contained the girls' dormitory, class rooms and administrative office. Dr. L. M. Dunton is the president. Succinct Account of the Rise of a Former Country Boy From Obscurity to Prominence—Graduate of Wayland Seminary and Howard University, Medical School Makes Good. By GEORGE F. KING. Norfolk, Va.—This city with its heterogeneous mass of humanity, because of its peculiar commercial advantages affords a number of interesting characters that are rendering untold good for the health, happiness and the tangible progress of the Afro-American folk in this section. There is particularly one individual whose nerve treasure has afforded him the opportunity to endure hardships in preparing himself for a life of service for the good of humanity. Dr. James Z. Laycock came to Norfolk when there were only two Afro-American physicians here. With a deep passion to make his profession help achieve for his people the things that would make them vital factors in all the affairs that make for a happy, healthy and progressive community, he has been eminently successful. Seemingly from utter seclusion Dr. Laycock has loomed up, largely as a "native ideal" for the ambitious youth of the race. He was born in Nassau county, Va., where he attended the district school until 1888. when he went to Washington to attend Wayland seminary, an institution that has hundreds of successful graduates in every section of the country. In his quiet and unassuming manner he studied zealously and won the admiration of the faculty and student body. He spent his vacations at Atlantic City, N. J., working at the Children's Seashore House, an institution for the care of invalid children. Being so attentive to the slightest detail of his work and making himself quite an indispensable factor in his department, he soon became the enclosure THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD'S FINEST ART DR. JAMES Z. LAYCOCK. of the eyes of eminent doctors of Atlantic City and Philadelphia, and their association inspired him to the extent that after his graduation from Wayland in the class of 1891 he entered Howard University Medical school, from which he graduated in 1895. An inspiring feature of the career of Dr. Laycock is that as soon as he graduated from the Medical school he was offered a position on the staff of the same institution from which he had received his inspiration the Children's Seashore House. Atlantic City, N. J. Here he distinguished himself, but decided to return south and work among his own people. He began his practice in this city Nov. 14, 1835, and today he is regarded by the medical profession as one of the most skillful physicians in this section of the country. His exceptional work proves his ability. He has established a precedent among the physicians of his race in this section and met a peculiar need of the people here by erecting a thoroughly modern and convenient structure for the practice of his profession. His residence is combined with his office. "Dr. Laycock inspired me," says George F. Klug, "when I was but a youth, and I therefore owe much of the success which I have had in my profession to the fatherly advice of Dr. Laycock, who was a fellow student and graduated in the same class with Mr. N. B. Dodson, one of the race's best writers." NEW ALBANY HAPPENINGS. Religious Workers Organize to Check Trend Toward Worldliness. New Albany. Ind.-Describing the movement to increase the attendance in the churches and Sunday schools of this vicinity as "the great need of the community." Mrs. Lillie R. Johnson read a thoughtful and inspiring paper before the called meeting of the united religious denominations of the city recently in Jones' chapel A. M. E. Zlon church. The object of the convention was to discuss the situation relative to the unsatisfactory attendance of our people in the churches and Sunday schools and to devise a plan of action to remedy the same. Mrs. Mary E. Washington, following Mrs. Johnson, explained the conditions as she saw them and urged the formation of a permanent organization of church and school officials to wage an aggressive campaign among the elements from which they must look for support. As an outcome of many expressions of sympathy with such a movement the International Religious Betterment association was formed, with the following officers: Mrs. Mary E. Washington, president; Mrs. E. B. Yanthis, vice president: Miss Tille Stubbins, secretary; Eugene Keller, treasurer. Mrs. L. R. Johnson, Miss Mamie Richardson, Mrs. Washington, J. E. Harper and T. K. Webb were named as a committee to map out a definite program for making the objects of the association effective. BROWN OLDEST EMPLOYEE. Served Post Thirty-five Years—Feels Good and Still Hangs On. Anthony Brown, eighty-five years old and in point of service the oldest employee of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, recently celebrated the thirty-fifth anniversary of his connection with that newspaper. According to the Post-Dispatch, Mr. Brown, who is one of the most prominent colored Masons in the United States, went to work as reporter for the St. Louis Evening Post in 1875, a year before Joseph Pulitzer consolidated it with the Dispatch. When asked how he was celebrating his anniversary the venerable Uncle Anthony replied, "By working and feeling pretty good." He recalled that no one who was in any way connected with the Post-Dispatch when he began his service is now with the paper. "Even the boys that sold the papers then are gone," said Mr. Brown, with an air of just pride, "but this old man is hanging on." EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MEET IN PHILADELPHIA National Negro Press Association Officials to Hold Session Feb. 1. The midwinter meeting of the executive committee of the National Negro Press association will be held at the headquarters of the Emancipation Proclamation association, 1352 Lombard street, Philadelphia. Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, at 2 o'clock. The indications are that the meeting will be largely attended by members of the committee from the various states. Besides Editor R. R. Wright of the Christian Recorder, who is a member of the committee, Messrs. Chris Perry and G. Grant Williams of the Philadelphia Tribune, John Clinton, Jr., of the Solid Rock Herald, G. L. P. Tallfero of the Christian Banner and A. P. Caldwell of the Philadelphia Conant have been invited to attend the meeting and participate in the proceedings. Editor James Lightfoot of the Atlantic Advocate, Atlantic City, N. J., will represent that state, and W. H. Craighead of the Advocate-Verdict, Harrisburg, Pa., and W. N. Page of the Courier, Pittsburgh, will represent their respective cities as members of the association. Publishers from the state of Maryland include Messrs. Harry T. Pratt and John H. Murphy, Baltimore, and Melvin Chisum. The editor of the Dorchester Courier has also been invited. New York will be represented by James H. Anderson, managing editor of the Amsterdam News. The following general officers of the association will be present: R. W. Thompson, president. Washington; Henry Allen Boyd, corresponding secretary, Nashville, Tennessee, and N. Barnett Dodson, chairman of the executive committee. New York. Buffalo Citizens Honor James A. Ross. The testimonial banquet given in honor of Mr. James A. Ross, candidate for the position of recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia at the Little Savoy hotel in Buffalo recently, was a splendid affair. The banquet was given under the auspices of the colored citizens of Buffalo and the Erie County Democratic league, of which Mr. Walter Derror is president and Mr. Allen Smith is secretary. Mr. Ross is the publisher of the Detroit (Mich.) Informer and well known for his loyalty to the best interests of the race along all lines. Cause of the Existence of Prejudice John Stuart Mill said on one occasion that it appeared to him that when prejudices persist obstinately it is the fault of nobody so much as those who make a point of proclaiming them insuperable as an excuse for never joining in an attempt to remove them. Any prejudice whatever will be insurmountable if those who do not share in it themselves truckle to it and fatter it and accept it as a law of nature. THE AFRO AMERICAN LEDGER WOMAN OF RARE BUSINESS TACT Steps In the Useful Life of a Louisiana Girl Who Has Accomplished Great Things For Herself and Race by Persistent Effort—Made Every Opportunity Count. Indianapolis—From the cotton fields and cauebrakes of Louisiana to the cook kitchen and washtub and from there to sole owner of a great manufacturing plant is the remarkable career of Madam C. J. Walker of this city. It was around Christmas time back in 1867 that she was born in Delta, La.; hence her parents looked upon her as a Christmas token, and it has since proved that she was a token to her race. As has been intimated, her early life was spent on the plantation, where she learned to chop cotton, pick cotton and do anything else necessary to the growth of the staple. At an early age she was thrown on her own resources, and, with a heart full of inspiration to accomplish something in life, she sought the schoolhouse, books, Sunday school, church and everything that had in any way around it an elevating influence. With a desire for education she found her way to St. Louis, where she secured employment doing cooking, washing and ironing and going to night school, thus proving to the world that a mind, once made up, can accomplish wonderful things. Step by step she has advanced in education, influence and wealth, taking her place among other women of the race who are doing something and who stand for unity and co-operation for mutual uplift. Having secured a fair education, the next thing was to recognize the fact that there was a place for her in the world and something for her to do. To find it was the next thing. Many avenues opened to her, but none seemed to dwell on her mind more than that of hair culture. Right into Den- A. MADAM C. J. WALKER. ver she went and there established a business which she afterward extended through Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Madam Walker gives employment to over a thousand persons of her race in various parts of the United States, which shows to the young women of the race that instead of sitting around and complaining they should get up and do something—put their best efforts into something and make it go. Madam Walker advocates preparation first. Be sure you are able to deliver the goods, she says, and then launch out. By push and industry, honesty, and reliability she has not only established a business, but she owns one of the finest homes in Indianapolis, erected after her own design, located at 640 North West street. She has the latest model automobile and a runabout. But with all of these comforts she has not lost sight of her people, her struggling race, and is into everything that tends to advance their elevation in life. She contributes largely to the missionary cause at home and in Africa. She supports a missionary in Africa out of her own funds. In order to help out the Y. M. C. A. in Indianapolis she was the first subscriber to a fund for the erection of a new Y. M. C. A. building for the colored youth. She gave $1,000, which is, perhaps, the largest amount ever given by any woman of the race to this cause. These things are done without much fuss, but with a desire to help, to be useful and to show the young woman who will work hard that she can accomplish much. Associated with Madam Walker are Miss Lacy Flint, who was for a number of years connected with the foreign mission board of the national Baptist convention, and Miss Alice P. Kelly, a graduate of the State university under the late William J. Simmons and who taught for a number of years in Exeter-Norton university. Cane Springs, Ky. When Tom Ashworth and Emma Treat's engagement was announced everybody said "That'll be a case of Mr. and Mrs. Devil." The remark didn't mean that either of them had been convicted of theft, murder or bigamy. It meant that Tom was a man of the world and would never do for a superintendent of a Sunday school, and that Emma had been engaged half a dozen times not emerging from any of her betrothals with a clear record for having treated her finance honorably. Not that she thought she had treated him dishonorably. It was simply that she had no conscience in such matters. One evening after she had become engaged to Tom Ashworth and while he was calling upon her she said: "Tom. I have been told by my friends that you have the worst record of any man in society. I wonder if after all I will be safe in marrying you." "That's very singular." "What's singular?" "Why, a friend of mine when I announced my engagement to you exclaim'd. For heaven sake, you're not going to tackle that, are you? And when I asked for an explanation he said 'Any man who has made love to her has before he got through danced in bare feet on a hot stove.'" "The horrid wretch, to say such a thing!" She thought a bit, then with a very serious air said: "This is not a flirtation between you and me"— "It's the real thing." It's the talk. "Now, I think it best before taking a step that is very difficult to back out of that we know the worst about each other. Let us make a clean breast of it; then if after being married we hear anything detrimental to each other we'll know just what it means." "That's a good idea." "Well, then, suppose you begin?" "Why not you?" "It's the lady's privilege to"— "Confess last?" "Man is always supposed to defer to woman." "Certainly. I wouldn't think of going through a doorway before you. And on the same principle I'm willing that you should confess first. However, since you insist upon it, I will. Where shall I begin?" "I would like to have you tell me just what sin lies heavy on your conscience." "Well, to begin with, once while in the country I went to a corn husking. My companion, a pretty girl with red lips, wouldn't find a red ear, so I borrowed one and kissed her." "The first time you met her! How shocking! They have horrid ways in the country. Well, go on." "That affair of mine with Miss Turner you may have heard about was all made out of whole cloth. Nothing in it whatever." "I have heard of that to your discredited, and I'm very glad to have you assure me that you were not at fault in the matter. Go on." "I once won $5 gambling." "How? Where? At what game?" "At a friend's house. We were a party of six." "Anything else?" "I once got tipsy, but there was something in the punch we drank that made us all sick." "You should have been ashamed of yourself. Go on. Tell me the rest." "I can't think of anything more just now. If I recall anything very bad I'll tell you. Oh yes. I once was weak enough to allow a married woman to squeeze my hand." "Good gnicious! Come, bring it all out. Don't be afraid. I am forgiving you, you know." "That's every bit of it. Now it's your turn. Remember, don't leave a weak spot behind you. Tell it all." "Oh, dear. I'm afraid you'll turn against me when you hear the many things of which I've been guilty. Not that any of them are so dreadfully bad either, but you men are so particular about the women you marry." "You never committed bigamy, did you?" "No, indeed. What made you think of such a thing?" "Nor robbed a married woman of her husband?" "Hevens, no." "Did any man commit suicide because you threw him over?" "You awful thing to ask me such a question." "Didn't a divorced man once get a license to marry you?" "If you accuse me of any more such barrid crimes I'll break our engagement." "I have heard that you once went to a students' ball in Paris dressed in a very negligee costume." "It wasn't a students' ball at all. It was a very respectable affair given by the Parisian artists. I represented" "Never mind what you represented. Go on with your confession." "Well, there's one thing—just one I think you should know. Once when I was very young a young 'fellow blew out the lights and"— "Every teeny, weeny little thing." "I knew you were absolutely pure and innocent," he said, lifting her face and kissing her lips. T. G. MARSHALL, 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 lola Martin, 1160 Calhoun & Winchester Sts. GROCERY STORE Expert Embalming, Courteous Attendants, Shipping Funerals Specialty. Rubber Tire Carriages for hire for all occasions. 6. SAMUEL T. HEMSLEY Funeral Director and Embalmer Coaches to hire for all occasions Funerals from $75.00 Up Res., 1131 Argyle Ave. OFFICE: 942 DRUID HILL AVE. 'Phone Mt. 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The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured Issues The Best Contracts The Old Reliable Three Times as Much Business For "1913" Owing to the favorable contract offered us down the line from the Singer Sewing Machine factory, we shall put out in your homes three times as many machines as last year. If we sell you on payments at $1.50 or $1.00 per month. There will not be any reason why you should not deal with us. Machines Cash or Credit will be much cheaper than elsewhere. See us first before purchasing a machine. We want to sell everybody that has any use for a sewing machine at payments suitable to your conditions. From BUTLER'S most equipped repair shop up town. 1211 Druid Hill Avenue South 422 or South 396-Y. Mount Vernon 5138 Alex. He Wish to announce to you at my old stand, 578 W. favors and hoping for a weddings, parties and fun day or night. Yours, A FEI 106 E. Mulber ::::FUNI No Branches. No A reward will be sons doing BALTIMORE F. S. Home Office: Cor. The Leading Li- life Insurance Premiums collected Issues Three Times not be any reason whi Cash or Credit will be before purchasing a re any use for a sewing tions. From BUTI 1211 Baltimore, Md. Groceries. CERIES Boun Streets. be dress makers, hence we here to serve you. buy orders. orders in Select Meat S. Jason 3875 M. Bun & Winchester Sts. STORE Elliott by Undertaker.. AVE. Plants, Shipping Funerals hire for all occasions. Day or Night. EMSLEY d Embalmer Funerals from $75.00 Up. 1942 DRUID HILL AVE. 1791-Y ADVIN.... STEET, DERTAKER ump; caskets for $3.00 and up. beddings, Parties, Receptions, onable rates. You need net t call 142 W. Hill Street and 826 Druid Hill Ave. Funeral Director and Embalmer That I am still doing business auking the public for all past time. Carriage for hire for attention given to all orders 257S Main Office. Past Week. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cumberland. Md.. Jaunary 23 Carroll Banks, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. D. Banks, died at the residence of his parents last Thursday evening from pneumonia. He was buried Saturday in Rose Hill cemetery Rev. J. D. Jackson, pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church officiated, assisted by Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor of McKendre M. E. Church and Rev. G. W. Lucas, of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Mr. Banks was employed at the Queen City Hotel. He leaves, besides his father and mother, five brothers and two sisters. Mrs. H.W. E. Bates were in Baltimore to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Briggs. Miss Edna Rhodes has returned from Howard University on account of illness. Snow Hill Notes. (Special to The Afre-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., January 23.—Mr. Thomas White died Friday, and was buried Sunday afternoon. Miss Carrie Pitts, who has been quite sick, is much better. Taylor and Wheatley, of Pocomoke City, gave a ministrel show at the Odd Fellows' Hall Wednesday night. The revival at the M. E. church is still going on with good results. Mrs. Mayme Postles Johnson, of Salisbury, was in town this week. Mrs. Jane Collick who has been quite sick is better. Rev. and Mrs. I. D. Paine were in town Sunday, attending the funeral of Mr. Thomas White. Miss Laura Milbourn, of Newport.R. I. was home last week visiting her mother, and relatives, and friends. Mrs. Mary Green, of Unionville, Md., is visiting her daughter Mrs. Levenia Jewett. Easton Happenings. Easton Md., January 23.—The Rev. L. Brown, the evangelist of Middletown, Del., preached his closing sermon at Bethel A. M. E. church, Sunday evening. Mrs. Henry Hocking is improving very rapidly from her illness. Rev. Charles Handy started revival meeting tonight. Rev. S. H. Cooper, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, has reduced the mortgage debt to $41. Miss Mary Dobson, of Chapel, Md. who was taken seriously ill last Wednesday at her home died last Saturday night. Salisbury Briefs (Special to The Atro-American Ledger.) Salisbury Md. January 23.—Over four hundred people heard Rev. R. G. Waters D. D. preach a stirring sermon in the John Wesley M. E. Church last Sunday evening on "No Substitute for Jesus." The recent Quarterly Conference of this Church asked unanimously for his return for the fourth year. Rev. W. J. L. Hughes, D. D., is in Wilmington attending the Superintendents' Council of the Delaware Conference. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the John Wesley M. E. Church gave a social tonight. The funeral service of Mr. Ebon Johnson was held at John Wesley M.E. Church last Friday. He was a member of the church for 65 years. Rev. W. D. Becham is able to be out again after an attack of la gripe. Mrs. Estella Butler of Montclair, N. J., is visiting, her father Mr. Solomon Houston. Mrs. Caleb Johnson has been promoted to secretary to field agent of the National Benefit Association. Mr. Solomon T. Houston who has been confined to the house for more than a week is improving slowly and is able to go around the house. Mrs. Laura Parker is confined to her home with a rattle. Catonsville Jottings. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Catonsville Md. January 2 3—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burton of Sykesville Md. visited her parents on Meirose avenue Sunday. Mrs. Annie Massie, daughter of Mrs. Mary Allan has a very sick When a big man sizes you up there is no better asset you can possess than a clean-cut, well-dressed personal appearance. a clean-cut, well-dressed person. 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. Dron up a card, our Representative will call. The Challenge Tailoring Company. daughter in a hospital at Philadelphia. Mrs. Daisy Johnson of Baltimore was the guests of Mrs. Mariah Murray Sunday. Mr. Albert Nelson and Miss Mary Copeland were quietly married at Ellicott City Saturday night. Miss Alverta Robinson, of Baltimore, was the guest of Miss Nellie Hall Sunday. The news of the death of Mr. Edward Green, the oldest son of Rev. P. H. Green, came as a shock to his many friends of Catonsville who share in their grief with Rev. Green. Mrs. Robert Mahone, of 442 East 23rd street. Baltimore, visited Mr. and Mrs. Harris Sunday, Winters and Edmondson avenue. The Sunday School of Grace A. M. E. Church will elect officers for the year next Tuesday night. Mr. Basil Cure is the present superintendent. News From Cockeysville (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cockeysville, Md., January 22. Mr. Alfred Taylor, of Frederick, has returned home after visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Scott. She has been ill but is now much improved. Mrs. Georgia Anna Jackson, of Pennsylvania, has returned home after visiting her aunts, Mrs. Amanda Bailey, Mrs. Hester Sterrett and a friend, Mrs. Emma Smith. There was a parlor social given at the-home of Mrs. Albliert Taylor in honor of Mrs. George Taylor, of Lutherville. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson, Mr. Wesley Johnson, Mr. Thoms Banks, and Mr. Henry Winder. The services were well attended Sunday night. Rev. Jacob Douglas, of Baltimore, filled the pulpit. Mrs. Amanda Quickley entertained Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson and son. Mrs. Sarah E. Wheadon had as her guest Sunday, Miss Mabel and Lovey Johnson. Fairfield Items. Special to the Afro-American Ledger. Fairfied, Md., January 23.—Mrs. Martha Jeffries and Mr. John Manns were the principals in a very pretty wedding a few days ago. The bride is a former resident of Charlotte, N.C. J. H. Hudson, J. A. Bass and Mrs. Mildred Lipkins, all of Baltimore, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Brown Sunday. Mrs. Annie Graham is spending this week with her niece, Mrs. Hattie Cannon. Mrs. Belle Dorsey fainted and fell from the organ stool in the local church. while playing the chant for the Lord's Praver. An enjoyable parlor social was given at the residence of Mrs. I. J. DeShields last Thursday night. Mrs. Orcutt and Mr. John Hubert are on the sick list. To Test "Jim Crow" Car Law Of The South Washington. January 23. Whether or not the "jim crow" car laws of the South are applicable to passengers traveling from one State to another will probably be determined by the United States Supreme Court in the near future. The question will probably arise in an appeal that has been filed by the Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad against the decision of the Mississippi Supreme Court in awarding Pearl Morris, a white woman, $2,000 damages for alleged distress of mind and body caused by being forced to occupy a berth in pullman car which also had several colored occupants. The woman was awarded $15,000 damages by one of the lower courts, but the highest court in Mississippi reduced the damages to $2,000. Should the United States Supreme Court, affirm the decision of the Missssipp tribunal, the railroads traversing those States that have separate car laws would have also to furnish separate Pullmans for colored passengers. Another novel point raised in the case is, will the United States Supreme Court take the alleged reason given for the enactment of separate car laws?, to wit: That such measures are enacted to preserve peace between the races. Highly Honored Mrs. Eva Mr. Skinner of 2025 Druid Hill avenue gave a military reception in honor of the Brigade General George H. Carter who has been active in discharging his duty as Chief Engineer of the Uniform Ranks. A beautiful camp ground has been secured by Gen. Carter for the encampment of the month of August, 1913. The reception was the greatest ever witnessed of its kind. There was a great union of all the military departments of the city. Leut. Col. S. B. Slater of the first Patriotic Regiment and his staff in full uniform was a great credit to the United Order of Odd Fellows. They arrived at 8:30 p. m., in automobiles and marched under the beautiful decorations of the Pythian colors, and a line was formed as follows: Col. Hamilton N. Hayes. Col. Harry Franklin, Major Alexander Jones, Major George L. Dent, Quarter Master James M. Allen. This beautiful line was formed to welcome General Carter, who was accompanied from his residence, 1914 Druid Hill avenue by the officers of the Brigade Staff of Marveland as follows: Col. Charles Tolson, Col. Charles Hayes, Col. Truly Hatchett, Col. William Haynes, Col. R. Newton Moore, Major Hamilton Lee, and Major Howard Tolson. General Carter arrived at 9 o'clock and the company arose to extend honors, while Miss Lillian Thomas, filled the room with melody entitled "Hail To The Chief." The reception room was beautifully decorated, Mrs. Skinner made a welcome address to the Uniform Department followed by Leut. Col. Slater and the members of his staff, which crowned Gen. Carter with a helmet of honor for his generalship in bringing union between the Patriots and Uniform Ranks of the K. of P. of Maryland. The response was made by the Brigade Staff of the K. of P. Among the many things General Carter said in conclusion of his address were: "I am unconscious of intentional error, I am nevertheless too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors, what ever they may tend. I shall always carry with me the hope, that my comrades will never cease to view them with indulgence, and that after several years of service in this great grand and noble order, with upright zeal, the fault with incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion, and the Uniform Ranks will continue to give credit to the State of Maryland." After the conclusion of General Carter's address, he was accompanied by Mrs. Carter and followed by the host to the reception room, where the tables were ladden and spread with the delicacies of the season. Among the distinguished guests were, Mr. and Mrs. Bowers, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Walker of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Jones, of Pittsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of Conn.; Mr. Walker, of Gloster, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Kittrell, or Erie, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Thomas, of Erie, Pa.; Miss Elsie Thomas, Baltimore; Mrs. S. J. Sullivan, Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Tolson, Miss Hattie Tolnlyn, Mrs. Dent, Miss Cathern Wafford, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jinkens, Miss N. Askins, Miss C. E. Carr, Miss M. L. Cooper, Miss Duckett, Mrs. B. W. Smith, Mrs. A. Jones, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Haynes, and Mr. Dickerson. To Entertain Conference Visitors Local Methodist Episcopal pastors are preparing to entertain their many visitors who will be here to attend the fiftieth annual session of the Washington M. E. Conference, which will open at Sharp Street E. M. Church, April 2. They purpose making the occasion a memorable one, and are arranging for a fine program, in addition to the regular routine of the conference. The Methodist Episcopal Ministers' Meeting, at its weekly session Wednesday, elected the following officers for the ensuing three months: Rev. S. R. Hughes, president; Rev. M. J. Naylor, vice president; Rev. R. W. S. Thomas, secretary; Rev. C. B. Bishop, treasurer; Rev. Ernest Lyon, editor; Rev. W. T. Harris, chorister; Rev. Joseph Wheeler, organist, and Rev. C. G. Cumnings, chairman of the executive committee. 1908 DIVISION STREET Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicuring. Also in the making of Braids. Puffs, etc. Combings made up. MADAME M. A. HUNTER. HAJP DRESSING Having completed the course in Mme. C.J. Walkers, Wonderful Hair Grower, I am prepared to teach the course and also treat the hair. Call or phone for full information. Mrs. J. S. Fennell, Madison 1345 or 1509 Druid Hill avenue. "Hair Dresser to Society" Of course there are other Hair Dressers BUT ONLY ONE POINDEXTER EXPERT MASSAGING AND MANICURING 831 DRUID HILL AVE. I LEAD-OTHERS FOLLOW I carry a full Line of Colored Human Hair Goods Combings made in pulls and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin St., 3rd floor. 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. 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 pre- paration I have ever used. It stopped my hair from falling out and breaking off and my hair is now as soft as it can be and is longer than it has been. for a long time. My friends all want it. Ford's Hair Pomade, the old, reliable dressing for stubborn, curly hair makes harsh hair more pliable, glossy and easy to comb. Try it and Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion, for the complexion. 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Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesday. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. Advertising rates made known upon application. All Checks, Money Orders and Drafts should be made payable to THE AFRO-AMERICAN Co. BALTIMORE. JAN. 25, 1913. THE SHADOW OF COMING EVENT There is a very familiar saying that "Coming events cast their shadows." In many of the recent utterances of President-elect Woodrow Wilson, he has given us the shadow of some things, which will prove the occasion of many being brought to the mourners bench. If the lines of a clear and clean reformation in public affairs can not be discerned in such utterances, then the English language has lost its meaning. The vigorous perusal of the policy Mr. Wilson has evidently marked out for him self, must inevitably result in a new alignment. Whatever importance men may attach to the "sacredness" of "Republican" and "Democrat," there is not the least doubt in the world, that both of the old parties. Republican and Democratic, as they were in evidence in actual practise, are, like the figures lying on the banks of the Red Sea, on a certain morning when it is said that Israel "saw the Egyptians dead on the seashores." The American people will hardly care to call back the old system of Political larceny and plunder, as skillfully manipulated, in the past, by the "bosses" in both of these old national parties. Just how the alignment, for the future, will be brought about, can not accurately be determined at present. One thing seems almost certain, sooner or later, and that is, all Progressives will get together, on the one side, while there will be a lining up on the other side of all those who prefer a crooked and diplomatic deal. There is a directness and implicitity about Mr. Wilson which is simply charming. When all of the candidates had been nominated, for the presidency, we said, at that time, that the country was to be congratulated in advance, for it was morally certain that either Roosevelt or Wilson would be the next President, and in the event of the election of either, the country would be in safe hands, for both were incorruptibly honest, and devoted to the best welfare of all the people. Every utterance of Mr. Wilson since his election has but confirmed this estimate of his character ventured before the ballots were deposited. In the good times ahead, Afro-Americans will come into their own on the same train of influences which will bring the same result to the great body of American people. In a few days, very many persons will receive notice, either by correspondence, or personal visitation, to the effect that one quarter of the money which they generously subscribed for the new plant for the Christian Association as it pertains to Afro-Americans, will be due. You had better get ready now, and lay aside the requisite amount for that purpose. Not only every penny of the promised amount should be forthcoming, but more besides. It is just possible that since the pledges were made some have had revealed within that they ought to give more. And, it is also possible that certain persons who were overlooked, impelled by their great love for the young men of the race will rejoice in having the privilege to make their contribution for such a laudable purpose. Of course, house rent has to be paid and other important things cared for, but the pledge was made in view of such contingencies, and although it may mean a genuine sacrifice in many instances, yet we believe the honor of the race will be fully vindicated, in the prompt payment of these pledges. It will mean so much not only to the success of the work planned, in the- erection of the necessary buildings, but also with respect to the moral tone of advancement of the life of the entire community, if the hearts of those who have charge of this matter are gladdened by the hearty and prompt response of all who were kind enough to make such promises, in order to secure the larger gift for this most important work. Don't hesitate to promptly pay what you have promised; IN THE SOUTHLAND Our Mr. Murphy is now away from the city on a trip through the South. But the Afro-American Ledger will go right along despite his absence. There are some things which our Mr. Murphy does not like to say about himself, and his work. But the present writer is in the saddle, and Mr. Murphy is too far away for us to consult with him as to his wishes Our friend John H. Murphy is an allround news paper man. He is more, besides. He is a noted Mason, and finds pleasure in tracing the good work of the craft, from the earliest times to the present. Especially is he interested in the steady advance, and edification, of Negro Masonry in this country. The Grand Master of the jurisdiction of Maryland has so clothed him as to transform him into a real "big man" during the days of his sojourn in the [Soute; and as he expects to spend very much of his time in Masonic work, room our intimate knowledge of him, we do not hesitate in saying that the brethren who come into contact with him, in the various lodges, will he greatly edified, inspired and encouraged by his addresses. Mr. Murphy, as we said before, is a splendid news paper man, and the thousands of our readers, who, week after week, find profit and pleasure in perusing these columns, will certainly be the wiser from a knowledge of real conditions, among our people, as seen and observed by our Mr. Murphy. It is very much to the credit of Mr. Murphy, that since the time he laid aside the white wash bucket, and brushes, for journalism, he has succeeded not only in building up such a plant as the Afro-American Ledger[possesses], but has placed it in such good condition that he can remain in the South, a month or six weeks, and will scarcely be missed. Herein is a partial fulfillment of his long ago "dream," to found a great race journal and publishing house, that will go on and on after his removal from this to the other world. We are not writing of Mr. Murphy's faults. He would hardly be a human being if he did not have a human of those handicaps common to us all. But, in genuine earnestness, the results of his labors during the past quarter of a century, in this city, indicate him to be one of his most progressive, constructive, and successful colored business men of our city and state. Mr. Murphy is really appreciated and valued in this community, and as the years come and go, the true value of his experience in the printing world will more and more unfold itself to the ambitious and aspiring youth of the race. Whether it be in absolute good taste or not, we find greater joy in writing these few lines now, than would be the case if we held them back to take the place of post mortem flowers. As our friend, of many years, is always so good natured as to permit us, to his face, "to rub it into him," with respect to things not so good in him, it becomes to us so much the more pleasure to write these kind things of him during his absence and wish for him "in the land of flowers," where every "prospect pleases, and only man in vile," the fullness of personal enjoyment. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER EDITORIAL COMMENT Dr. M. A. Majors is making a strong plea for Negro daily papers. We have no objection to them, but we cannot see any room for them. Race prejudice has made the weekly publications, necessities. We cannot see that it will cause the need of daily publications. Really we would not care for a condition that would compel us to depend wholly on race publications for information concerning us. The situation is as ideal as it can get to be under the circumstances. There are certain lines of information that are handled by the publications by white men and which could not be done by us without an expense greatly out of proportion to possible results. We are put to some inconvenience, true enough, owing to the long intervals between publication days, yet the condition cannot be bettered, as we view it. The greater happenings in the mean while however, are noted by the white press. After all this is fair enough, since the greater white dailies are more given to things of general importance than other wise. That same strata of society among white people in which we find ourselves is given not much more consideration than we are given. Because the greater happenings of the country are among white people it easily appears that the prejudice is much greater than it is. Negro race publications have been the means of encouraging the race. And this was helpful. The publications by white men speaking in the much greater part for the white people, stands for all of them, whether of one strata or another, consequently sets of them or parties do not see the necessity for special journals as we do. And yet there are special journals for the race answering special demands as Negro publications do. A few dailies are among them but they are for guidance to people as a rule who have not as yet taken on our customs and habits. The difference we think is plain to see.—Indianapolis Freeman. Progress in Fifty Years During the past fifty years there has been a rapid increase in the wealth of the Negroes of the South. This increase has been especially marked in the past ten years, during which time the value of the domestic animals which they own increased from $5,216,397 to $177,273,785, or 107 per cent; poultry from $3,788,792 to $5,113,756, or 35 per cent; implements and machinery from $18,586,225, to $367,881,418, or 293 per cent. From 1900 to 1910 the total value of farm property owned by the colored farmers of the South increased from $177,404,688 to $492,898,218, or 177 per cent. In 1863, their total wealth of the Negroes of this country was about $20,000,000. Now the total wealth is over $700,000,00. No other emancipated people have made so great a progress in so short a time. The Russian serfs were emancipated in 1861. Fifty years after it was found that 14,000,000 of them had accumulated about $500,000,000 worth of property or about $36 per capital, an average of $200 per family. Fifty years after their emancipation only about 30 percent of the Russian peasants were able to read and write. After fifty years of freedom the ten million Negroes in the United States have accumulated over $700,000,000 worth of property, about $70 per capita, which is an average of $35 per family. After fifty years of freedom 70 percent of them have some education in books—Monroe Work in the Southern Workman for January. William Stanley Braithwaite It was very pleasant to note that Mr. William Stanley Braithwaite, of Boston, Mass., was given such lengthy space in the Literary Digest of December 28, and it has been widely read by the literary people of this city. Mr. Braithwaite contributed his eighth annual survey of what has been accomplished in the past twelve months. He confined himself to six leading American magazines—Harper's, Century, Scribners, Lippincott's, McClures' and the Forum. In this year's article he added the Bellman, The American, The Delineator, Everybody's, The Bookman and the Smart Set, Mr. Braithwaite is now the chief literary critic of the Boston Transcript and is a Negro. He is a poet and he has written these reviews annually, and they have given such splendid satisfaction that he is now recognized as the leading poet of America. It is a great honor to the Negro race to have one of its members even among the leading critics of the American poets.—Indianapolis Free man. Not Ready for Easy Jobs The trouble with most young persons who are complaining and whining because they have not a soft job is: They are not competent to fill the soft chair. It is very easy to say what you can do and tell some one else what they ought to do, but for you to prove it is another and harder thing. Good positions are always looking for a good and competent man.—The Forum. His Destiny His Own The colored man must move forward in 1913 conscious of the fact that he is the architect of his own fortune. He must look fate and disappointment in the face and remember that he is not less than a man. He must come to know that the high way which leads to lasting success is not strewn with thornless roses and soft-scented flowers. If others fought to win the prize and sailed through bloody seas, we must not whine for flowery beds of ease And that reminds me lest we forget, that he who would be free himself must strike the blow. Man your own enterprises, support your own businesses. Buy the land if you expect to inhabit or inherit the earth. These are the things which mark the man.—Dallas Express. Student Heir to $101,000 One of the most studious of the young students who is working his way through the courses of the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race of North Carolina, located in Greensboro, is a young man who need not work if his choice was not to do so. He has a bank account of $101,000 to which he recently became heir. Before entering school he was going to school and serving at odd hours for an old white gentleman who although born in France, had lived most of his life in the United States. This man became ill and had to be moved to a hospital and it was then that his servant sought admission to the A. & M. College. The Frenchman died and his will, recently probated, showed a bequest, of $101,000 of the deceased's bank account, left to his former servant. —Piedmont Daily Advocate. Melodies of Yesterday and Today Taking an editorial in the New York Evening Post commenting favorably on Will Marion Cook, a well known colored composer, and one in the Richmond(Va.) Times-Dispatch urging the preservation of the music of slaves as his text, Lester A. Walton, dramatic editor of the New York Age, makes a plea for the music of colored composers who have been especially trained for that class of work. He says, in part: "The Negroes of this country appreciate and have reverence for such songs as "Ole Dan Tucker" and "Ole Aunt Kate," and they, too, are collecting and preserving what are referred to as relies of a vanishing civilization. For instance, the Froggs(an organization of colored musicians) is industriously at work gathering these folk songs, which are near and dear to the Negro and the Southland. However, it seems to me that the Times-Dispatch is somewhat narrow when it seeks to preserve "Ole Dan Tucker," "Ole Aunt Kate," etc., and declare that these ante-bellum numbers are the only true Negro melodies. Original Negro melodies, not only true Negro melodies should be the characterization. "The difference between "Ole Dan Tucker" (the latter written by Will Marion Cook) is that one is a Negro composition in its crude state. while the other shows evidence of thematic construction. One number was composed by a Negro who knew nothing of music, while the other was written by a member of the race who spent years in acquiring a musical education. "Ole Dan Tucker" would never make the musical press sit up and take notice as have "Swing Along" and other modern Negro melodies. Negro music is not dead from it and it is yet to enjoy the patronage of the public." We Print the News While It Is News MEETS AFTER A LONG SEPAPATION Dr. George Carter, of Bridgeport, Conn., has returned home after spending sometime with his daughter, Mrs. Delia Taylor, of 1829 N. Stricker street. This is only the third visit between the two since 1867. When Mrs. Taylor was a baby about 6 months old, her father Mr. Carter left here and became employed in the Union army, piloting troops through James City County to Petersburg, Va. When this fact became known to President Davis, a large reward was offered for him to be brought to Richmond. This fact, together with the death of his wife, Margona Moore Carter caused him to leave the army and seek employment in the navy, and leave this country. After being in the navy for ten years he finally landed at Bridgeport, Conn. and now resides at 188 Wheller avenue. Dr. Carter is a gospel minister not yet however having reached the degree of D. D. He has also given much time as a specialist for rheumatism and similar diseases. He is the only colored stockholder associated with the American Bank and Trust Company of Bridgeport, Conn., a very successful enterprise organized in April 1912. During his last visit to Balti [Picture of a young black girl with a white collar and a button on her chest.] ALMA ISABELLA CARTER Youngest daughter of Dr. George Carter. Miss Carter is a well-known soloist and pianist in Bridgeport, Conn., where she resides. ALMA ISABELLA CARTER Youngest daughter of Dr. George Carter. Miss Carter is a well-known soloist and pianist in Bridgeport, Conn., where she resides. more, Dr Carter was received very cordially by the pastors and his friends in general. Among them, Rev. Dr. Wm. Alexander, Dr. Bryant and others. On the first Sunday in January he gave a brief talk to the congregation of Israel Baptist Church of which Dr. Braynt is pastor, discussing the subject, "What must I do with Jesus which is called Christ." His visit was confined chiefly to his home owing to his brief stay here. Dr. Carter is about 70 years of age, but despite this fact is in good health and reads without the aid of glasses. He has a wife, Mrs. Mattie E. Carter, and five children, Mrs. Delia Taylor, Robert, and William Carter and Misses Carrie L. and Isabella A. Carter. The latter visited her sister last June and remained until July 17. She has a well trained voice and is also a talented pianist. Dr. Carter wishes to express his thanks to the ministers and friends who helped to make his visit so pleasant. After having been separated so long Dr. Carter was surprised to find his daughter, Mrs. Taylor in Baltimore, getting along nicely and having twice married. Her husband, Mr. Otis R. Taylor, joined his wife in the entertainment of her father, whom she had thought dead. She could hardly believe that it was him, but rejoiced after being assured that it was in reality her father. The meeting was a happy one and her father remained for nearly a month. This was his first visit in 45 years. Dr. Carter is engaged in the contracting business at present and in addition thereto runs an ice cream manufacturing plant. He has been very successful in both. Catonsville Notes The trustees of Grace A. M. E. Church are arranging for an oyster supper to be given in the basement of the church. Miss Alberta Robinson was the guest of Miss Nellie Hall last Sunday. Miss Robinson will leave in a few days for Cleveland, Ohio. She will be accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. J. H. Oliver. M. B. SUB-COMMITTEE OF ODD FELLOWS MEET Slaughter Keeps His Job As Editor After A Hard Fight Philadelphia January 22. Though some of the bosses had decreed that he should go, Henry P. Slaughter still remains the editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal. The ball was again started rolling when the Sub-Committee of Management of the Odd Fellows held its semi-annual session here last week. Mr. Slaughter was charged with numerous sins of commission and omission but the majority of those present at the meeting evidently did not take much stock in the charges for those opposed to his retention did not press the matter to a final vote. A man named Davidson was brought all the way from Macon, Ga., to take Slaughtr's place, it is said, but he saw the prize slip from his grasp. William Driskell, of Vlanta, was another of the disappointed ones, as he did not land the place as head of the endowment department. The expected opposition to the reelection of Harry S. Cummings, of Baltimore, as attorney general of the order, did not materialize, and he was given another term of two years. William R. Morris, of Minneapolis, was again elected a member of the Supreme Court of the order. There were no other elections, all of the old officers holding over. DAVIS NOT THERE. Ben Davis, of Atlanta, who has been seriously ill since he failed of election as grand master, was absent. He is now on a health-seeking trip. A resolution wishing his speedy restoration to health was adopted. The reputed election of the Grand Household of Ruth at Atlanta, was declared null and void, and the old officers will hold over for the ensuing two years. This and votes on other masters showed that Grand Master Edward H. Morris held the whiphand over those who sided with Deputy Grand Master Henry Lincoln Johnson. A number of characters to new bodies were granted. No place was chosen for the next session of the Biennial Movable Committee. Grand Master Morris and some of his associates were the guests of honor at a dinner given by Major General Jared Ford. Another big function was also given at Atlantic City. Masons At Church Masons and their friends crowded Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church last Sunday night, the occasion being the annual sermon to the Maryland Grand Lodge. Following a brief address from Grand Master Joseph P. Evans, Rev. M. J. Naylor preached the sermon. Dr. Naylor urged his hearers to use their efforts for the betterment of mankind. "There are crying public needs" he said, "that challenge our sympathy, sacrifice and liberal support. The church, the school, the poor and unfortunate, glaring public wrongs, sacrificing mothers, lean and ill-clad children reduced to suffering and shame because they have demijohns for a father, are some of the questions that confront you. The man who shuts himself in a shell of exclusiveness, indulges his appetites to the abuse of his body, and the misuse of what God has given him for noble purposes, is to be despised of man and damned of God. The output of life is improved by improving its source." rT wae IN MEMORIAM gray—in sad but ‘loving re- membrance of my dear mother, emha A. Greg, who diet three Mors ago, January 27th, 1910. ‘pr the beautiful gates she stands Pend waits. My dear mother from pain set free. jsiall_ clasp her hands and feel ner kiss hen the hinges turn for me. Think pot dear mother, that thou art forgotten, fur by me thou shall never be gsiong 88 breath and memory lasts, ys thoughts will Le of thee. zy ner loving daughter, Mary £. Grey. jp ged bu: loving remembrance gmp dear wife and mother, Em. maine ‘Thompson. who departed tig Efe four years ago today, january 25th, 1908. Taos art gone. but not forgotten Though the days have passed away. . gucsxest memories linger with me Wafting for the meeting day. Dear departed faithful wife, Resting in the tombs embrace, glean until the trempet sounds; Seie in Jesus, saved in grace. nearest mother slumber sweetly, ‘nti! the breaking of the day; Wile the angels around you gather ‘wiki wateh and wait and pray. Sw par husband and children. zROWN—In sad but loving re- manbrance of our dear brother, Jonn Brown. who departed this life eight years age, January 13th, 30. : Eight years age dear brother, You left us afl at home; Waere we lived so long together, Hut now we are all alone. iy his devoted sisters, Ella Seott Verdelia Carter. tn sad and loving remembrance of my dear husband, Alexander Darsey, who died one year ago to day. Janvary 28, 1912. By the beautiful gates he stands and waits, : My dear husband from | pain set free; 1 shai! clasp his hands and feel his kiss When the hinges turn for me. Think not dear husband that thou art forgotten, For by me thou shall never: be; 4: long as breath and memory last My thoughts will be of thee. Gs. this home is so lonely without you. ! miss you every hour. hy his wife. Emma Dorsey. tn sad and loving remembrance of my dear mother, Rosa A. Jol. iey, who denarted this life one year ago, January 29, 1912. Gone, but not forgotten. The month of January once more is here. To melthe saddest of all the year, Because it took from me away My dear mother one year ago. Sian on dear mamma, and take your rest. God tovuk you home, he thought it best: In silence vou suffered, in pa- = ‘tience you hore, May the peace of God be with you evermore. You are missed by every. one, but not forgotten by anyone; é For as long as life and memory last i will always remember thee. By her loving daughter, Eugenis Winder Townsend. ~ DIED—Mr. Samuel Hooper the beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Hooper, departed this life on Wed- nesday, January 22, at p. m., in full triumph of faith, at the home of their daughter, Mrs. David Wright of 420 Mosher street. The funeral services took place today irom the above residence at 2 p.m. Dr. Harvey Johnson, pastor of the Union Baptist Church officiated. A CARD OF THANKS. The daughters of Mr. James H. Matthews wish to thank their many friends for their sincere and kind sympathy during the illness and at the death of their father, who departed this life, January 34, 1918 at his late residence, 554 W, Biddle street. Also for the beautiful floral tri- bares, CARD OF THANKS. Feeling deeply the kindness and sympathy of her friends. and ‘the public in general, during her sad bereavement, Mrs. Bstelle G. Owens takes this. means to’ express her Sincere appreciation. FARMERS IN CONFERENCE who has got something he can get more. ‘‘By raising plenty to eat ,plenty rof vegetables, plenty of-corn, hav- ‘ing plenty of fowls, plenty of stock around you will find fit easier to get hold of money; and then “you can decrease the rate fof interest by one ‘other way and that is ina very popular way that is by work- ing all the year. I want you to re- .member that the banker the mer- chant the real estate dealer the law- yer have to work al! the week all the year;the farmer has got to learn to work all the year. Now here is 'vour store is your place of busi- nese. ‘The merchant keeps his ‘place of business apen 365 days in ithe vear exeept Sunday; suppose that he were to close up his. place of business for half a-year how long would he stand? Not very long would he? Now some of you close ‘up your places of business in *Tus- ‘Kegee and you don’t open them jup for business until the first of March then you wonder why you ee poor: wonder why you have to pay so high a rate of interest. | Many of you have to pay so higha rate of interest because you: haven't learned that farming is a business the same as any other kind of business: the same as the mer- chant’s business; the same as run- ning a hank or real estate busi- ness. If those people have to iwork 365 days in the year to |keep their places of business upen jeverr day except Sunday the fer- mer must learn to do the same eho and in this climate with this soil the farmer can plant | something that will grow every day in the year and not have to depend upon the store for every- thing that you consume.’’ GENERAL UPLIFT URGED. Better schuolhouses, longer school terms and the emancipation of the colored farmer from the crop- mortgage system were urged in the resolutions adopted by the confer- ence For Sale or Rent HOMESEERERS. ATTENTION! Now is the time to select your home for the Spring. We are of- fering for sale a number of homes in Northwest Baltimore un easy terms of a small deposit.and the balance ‘in -weekly-or'nionthly “pay- ments. Iz will pay yok to get our lists, We have for sale houses in the 1060 block Argyle avenue. 1100 block Argyle avenue. 1200 block Argyle avenue. 1300 block Argyle avenue. 1500 block Argyle avenue. 1700 block Druid Hill avenne. 2200 block Druid Hill avenue. 1400 block Myrtle avenue. 1300 block Carey street 600 block Mosher street. 1000 block Carrolton avenue. 1800 block Stricker street. ~ 400 block Gilmor street. 700 blocs Baker street. 306 block mount street. 500 block Mount street. and in a number of other houses in the Northwest section. Write for list and particulars or call and see us. HOMESEEKERS REALTY CO. 11 E. Favette Street HOUSE FOR SALE— 2206 Druid Hill avenue -Large three story dwelling. Can be bought with $160 cash and balance in weekly or monthly payments. Homeseekers Realty Co., 11 E. Fayerte street. Telephone, St. Paul 2370. FOR SALE— Magnificent three-story home in 1200 block Argyle avenue, near Dolphin street ,in perfect condition and contains all modern improve- ments. Easy terms. For particu- lars, write, telephone or call, Homeseekers Realty Company, 11 E. Fayette street. Telephone. St. Paul 2870. AR RARE OPPORTUNITY:. §& We offer for sale one of those new homes recenty built in the 600 block Mosher street. Absolutely the most niodern and finest two story homes in the northwest sec- tion. Containsall modern ‘conveni- ences and improvements. Not found elsewhere. If interested. get particulars from Homeseekers Realty Company, 11. EF. Fayette street Telephone, St.Paul 2370. FOR SALE—Several two and three.story houses. _ Modernty im- proved. Easy terms, smail de- posits. Apply to P. H. PRATT 1322 Argyle avenue. TYPEWRITERS FOR'SALE Re- built and second ‘hand. .. Machines of all makes from $8.0 .up. “Sold con-easy terms. Machines rented ab repaired. - Wellington Typewriter Co., 17 .N. Enutew street. ‘Amo-I1da-3t. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ‘30c. Laities’ Whit 9¢3. 5c. Men’s Pink Chambry Se yn | SOLLOD : S | Shirts, Pleated Front Waists Clearance and Extra Cuffs” 29¢. | 611 W. Lexington. St. | 29c. Opp. the Market." ~ ~ GREAT CLEARANCE SALE. You cannot afford to miss these great bargains. Come-and be convinced. 25c. Ladies’ Corset Covers, trimmed with lace and Embroidery, 15c 50c. Ladies’ Flannel Undershirts, Pink and Blue, - 29c 52.00 Ladies’ Sweater-Coats in Brown,"Blue and Gray, $1.00 50c. Men’s Fleeced Lined Underwear, - : 29c $1.09 and'$1.25 Men's ‘Flannel Top Shirts, - 79¢ 98c. Ladies’ Flannel Kimonos, fe 8 - 490 Just to remind you we are selling out our entire stock of shoes. Every pair must be sold regardless of cost. Come and see for yourself. Bring this “Ad” with you and get.a 39c. hand bag for 10c. SOLLOD’S | ‘The Independent Private Waiters will present the 1913 Jolly Informal PRE-LENYVEN DANCE at the Fishermen's Auditorium, Monday evening. February 3rd, 1918. Dz. Berr’s Six Talent Musica) Orchestra will render con- Tinos music. $2.50 in gold will be presented to the person holding the lucky coupon, ‘The first couple appearing a 0p m will receive complimentary tick- ets. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. 4 L. Beller, Pres, Edw. Slater. Sec. Jas. H. Wise, Treas. Robert Smith, Manager. Paul L. Lewis, Ch’n. a LOOK! WwaTCH! WAIT: For the grand COLLEGE BOYS? Drill and LaFrance given under the auspices of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of tne Joint Stock Association of Good ‘Tape, at New Good Hope Hall. West Lexington St. near Vine, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY, 29, 1918, Music will be furnished by Kerr’s Celebrated Orchestra rot. f. Henderson Ber, Director. Admission 20 Cents. Fine Supper will be-served by Mr. Young ' Mrs, Bliza Young, Pres. Mrs. Annie E. ‘Hammond Vico Pres. Mrs. Annie R. Carr: Sec. The Cantata--The Beautiful City 30—Dramatized by 50 Trained Voices—50 ———WILL BE GIVEN—— 7 AT BETHEL A. M..E..CHURCH On Monday Evening January, 27th 1918 Under the personal directions of MADAME HELEN COOPER Benefit of Trustees z The rendition of this cantata needs.no comment as it has been success fully rendered in Pittsburg and in several.churches of our city. CARDS OF ADMISSION 10 CENTS Madame Helen Cooper, Directress: Miss Sarah R. Jackson and Edw. F. Barnett, Managers. REV. D. G. HILL, PASTOR. oo TABLEAUX, VIVANTS AND TIUSICALE..:.. Given by Eva Jenifer Neighborhood Club, At Galilean Fishermen’s Hall, Friday Evening, Jan. 31st, 1913 KERR'S ORCHESTRA CARDS OF ADMISSION, - - 25 CENTS. .. The Drexel Tango Tangle.. §S® Under the Auspices of the 8) SAY MR, ERNEST PURVIANCE. Pet Galilean Fishermen’s Auditorium ; THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 6th, 1913.. Kerr's Orchestra Entangled in Tangoland. ' Hear the Klassy Tango Rag. oe ye. #sDMISSION®: 25.4 CENTS... --. : All tickets bought at Dreg Stores before February 6th, 20 Cents —— eee SPECIAL SERMON TO THE WOMEN OF BALTIMORE at Rethel A. M. E.Chureh. Druid Hill Ave. and Lanvale St., Sunday, Feb. 9th, at 3 P. M., by Rev. P. J. Jordan, D. D., Pastor ofpAlien A. M. E. Church. Under the auspices of the Dav Nursery Association, and for the benefit of the Association. All organizations, are cordially invited to attend. . Mrs. Cornelia Anderson, Pres. of Asso'n. Mrs. Lydia Burke, Chairman. Rev. D. G. Hill. Pastor : Re First Baptist Church, Caroline and McElderry Streets. Rev. P.C. Neal D. D., Pastor. Revival Services conducted by the Sing- ing Evangelist, Rev. W. H, Skipwith, B.D. | Song service each evening 7-45 to 8.30. Services.— 11 A. M., Subject,“Power of the Gospel.” 6P. M., Special message—the Youth under the auspices of B.Y.P.U. 8 P.f., Subject, Grieving Jesus,”” ES Ee Why not be wise, others do it, why not you? And sell you junk to the EASTERN IRON AND METAL CO., One of the largest dealers in the City. Nothing too small and nothing too large. The highest cash prices paid. 1751 ORLEANS STREET 610 N. MADEIRA STREET Phone, Wolfe 2225. Phone, Wolfe 5257 M. W. E. FOWLER, Proprietor. THE ARTISTIC DOCKINS COMBINATION will appear at Bethel A. M. §. Church, Druid Hill Avenue and Lanvale Street, Monday, Febru- ary 3rd, 1913, at8P. M. Inone of their Grand Concerts and Musi- cal Entertainment, under the auspices of the Class Leaders of the Church. All other Leaders are cordially invited to attend this rare musical treat. Admission 15 Cts. Ice Cream and Cake Free. Committee: Leadersofthe Church. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor. ..Licensed Employment.. .. AGENCY... 448 West Biddle Street Edward Lockett, Manager Phone, Mt. Vernon 1334 Y Persons desiriug positions that pay wil] do well to call and see me No chaxge for registering your wants. Male and female. Come and let me talk the matter over with you. qt No Fear About Interracial Marriage. No one need be unduly alarmed over Congressman Roddenbery's sebeme to put a stop to intermarriage between white and colored persons. The white people of the Tnited States know well enough that there were no mulattoes tn the cargo of African Negroes which landed. at Jamestown, Va., in 1619. ‘They also know that the colored people in this country would be pure bloods to this day if there hadheen no out: side:racial interference. However, the Bible is our hizhest authority on the questiou.of marriage. Tt says ‘mar- riage is houorabie among aif men. This is.n generic term which we inter- pret to mean mankiud or the human fami;. : Leaves Money To White Wife By the will of the late John T. Bull, Margaret Boll, otherwise known as Margaret Hartman, gets the income from the testatur’s real and personal property during ilfe. The will was filed for probate Thursday. She is a white woman. Mr. Bull gave as his reason giving her the income from his estate the fact of ‘ther ‘having devoted so many years of her life to my cumfort and happiness- in looking after my house.’” The-will also directs that the estate is to be divided equaliy upon Mrs. Bull’s death among the chil- dren of the testator’s uncle, John H. Bull, and his aunt, Harriett Bailey, Mr. Bull lived atthe corner of McElderry and Dailas streets. He was regarded as the owner of considerable real estate in that section of the city. He was 72 years of age, His funeral took place Tuesday. A dverti CHURCH NOTICES ee Ere ee ee ee arene a: 11 m., Penching by Pastor 2:30.p. m., Sanday School 6p.m., A.C. E. League. 8p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. Seats Free All Welcome ta ASBURY M. E. CHURCH “@t Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B. D. Pastor. 9.30 a. m., Bible Class 11 a. m.,, Sermon by ‘the Pastor. Sub- ject: “A Great Deliveronce:” 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 5p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. T. B. Snow- den, Nottingham, Nd. ‘Revival in progress. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. I. Stewart, Supt, Mrs. Lena Thomas, Pres ©. L. PBPrEASTERN ME. CHURUA “Gt ‘McElderry St., and Patterson Paik Ave. Rer. S.R. Hughes, Pastor. ia. m., Rev. A, H. Mayo. 2p. m., Sunday School, 7p. m., Epworth League. 8p. m.. Rev. A. Smith. ST, MATTHEWS M. BE. CHCROA E 23rd Street Rev. R. A. Green, Pastor 1a. m., Sermon by Rev. B. W. Washington. 2, 30 p. m., Sunday School 7p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. *S. E. Swann, Supt Joshua Fuller. res. EB. L. pe WHATCOAT M. E. CHORCH, Franklin and Pine Sis.“King’s Hilt” Rev. Alfred Young, Pastor. _ Residence; 618 Dolphin Streez, aE. a J ect is ie COs pelt bre naeeees ees 11 a, m., Sermon by Rev. Samuel Dixon. "8 p. m., Sunday School. 4.0.p. m., Epworth League. §'p. m., Sermon by Pastor. Subject: “How Goes the Battle? ” ‘Don’t fail to-eome. _ Prayer meeting every Wed. night. Everybody weleome Miss E. M, Cooper. Pres. W. C. Vongue. Supt. SPECIALNOTICES SPECIAL NOTICE. 4 brilliant program at the A. C. E. League of Waters A. M. E. Church, this Sunday 5.30 P.M. Topic will be opened for discussion by Mr. J. Edward Fisher. Topic: “Mission Work at Home and Abroad.”’ Acts 18:14--44. The Musica) part of the program will be furnished by Mr. Oscar John- son, tbe noted. director of cele- brated choir of John Wesley M. E. eburch. Silver offering at the door. Everybody welcome. Mamie Woolford, Pres. 2a Carty, ROE aoa SPECIAL NOTICE. To the Stockholders, of the Ma- sonic Joint Stock Co., are request- edito be present at the annual meet- ing Friday, January 3lst, 1913, at 8:00 p. m. D. T. Harrod, Pres. | Charles E. Jackson. Acting Sec. : NOTICE. There will be a sermon preached Sunday, January 26th 3. 00 p. m. by Rev. Ida Nelson at new Bethel A.M. E. Church corner Lanvale street and Druid Hill avenue. Rev. Nelson is an able speaker. She and her congregation will be pres- ent. Come and hear her. For the Benefit of Rally. Mrs. Georiga Williams. Chair- man. Miss Emma Edwards, President. Dr. D. G. Hill. Pastor. Come To The Echo Meeting at the V.C E. S. Leaugue of the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday evening at 6 p. m., January 26, 1913. Special Programme, ll are in- vited. James B. Alkins, President. Lilie L. Butler, Secretary. Rev. J. W. McDonald, Pastor. A.C. E. LEAGUE at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, January 26, 1915, Time 6 to 7 o'clock p. m. PROGRAMME. Address, Mr: ihaddeus Cope- land; Solo, Miss Alice Sampson; Rept. from Sharp St. S. S., Special address, Dr. Henry J. Brown. sub- ject: ‘‘Is the White Race Superior to the Black, Intellectually, and Morally.’? Solo, James W. Smith. W. E. Burton, President. D. G. Hill, Pastor. ‘ Payne Memorial Incorporated ‘The members of Payne Memoria! M.E. Church are. rejoicing over the fact that they are. incorporated as an African M. E. Chureh and have secured a deed for their prop- erty. They invite their friends to. worship with them and rejoice over the same. They have been struggling for fifteen years to reach this point. C. E. Dorsey Supt. J. £. Neal, Pres, Leauge F Tin} CHURCH NOTICES —————— BETHEL A.M. EB, CHURCH. Druid, Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Bev. D.G. Pill, Pastor“ ia..m,, Sermon by the ‘Pastor. 2.30.P. SL, Sunday School. \ 7:30 p. m., Sermon zat s@- WATERS 4. M. .E. CHURCH Aisquith St. near Jefferson.” Rev. Dr M. F. Sydes, Pastor. 427 Aisquith Street «|: 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor, 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5.45 p. m., Special program’ bythe Allen League. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor *@-TRINITY A. M, E, CHURCH, ~ Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. 4. L. Gaines, D: D., Pastor, lla. m., Sermon by pastor. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m.; A. C. E, League 7.30 p. m., Sermon by Yastor EBENEZER A. M. E. CHUROH ‘W. Montgomery St., near Charles Rev. |. W. Norris, Pastor Helping Hand Roll Call. Rally Gleaning. Special Day. 11 a. m:, Sermon by Rey. D. D. Turpeas, D. D. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School: | 6.80 p, m., Allen C. E. League. 7.30 P. M., Sermon by the Pastor. John Murray, Pres. of the League. Charles Tolson, Supt. ST. JOHN'S A. M. rE. CHURCE Lexington St, near Pine, Rey. L. S. Flagg, Pastor. 11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2.80 p.m. Sunday School. Bertha £'leming, Supt. 2.20 p. m., Dr. A. L. Gaines of Trin- ity. Choir and Congregation will wor- ship with us. 6p.m., A.C. E.L, Chas. Roberta, President, 7.30.p.m.. Sermon by the Pastor. Subject: “The Finger of God.” , ‘Meeting continued al! next week’ HANDY MEM. A. M.E, CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sta. Rer. John Offer Oustis, Pastor: 1514 Druid Hill Ave. Young People’s Day. 11 a..m., Sermon. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 4p. m.. Special Program. 6.30'p.m., A. C. E. League. Sp. m., Rally. All invited. PAYNE MEM. A. 3. E. CHURCH Laurens aud Calhoun Streets Rev. J.6, Martin, Pastor. Sunday Quarterly Meeting Day. 11 2, m., Preaching by Presiding Elder, S. M. Johnson. 2.30 p. m., Sunday Schooi 4p. m., Big Mass Meeting-and Jub- ilee Service. 6.30p m., 4. C. E. League, Mr. 8. E. lobinson, President. Special pro-: gram. _$ p. m., Praise and. Jabilee Ser vice: . ALLEN A.M.E.CSURCH Leszioeton and Cariton Sts, Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor 11a. m., Sermon by the Pastor.. + 2.30 p.m. Sunday School. :. *, 4:30 p. m,, Allen League. ne 8p. m,, Sermontby the Pastor. Epeda) invitation to the unsaved at. ‘both services. verte STAR OF BETHELHAM A. M. E;, CHURCH, Mt. Winans . Rey. Columbus Handy, Pastor. 10.30 a. m., Class Meeting. is l1a, m., Preaching by Pastor. , 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 2.80 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Dr. 5. M. Johnson, D. D. : 4.30 tp. m., Allen C. E. League. 3 p. m.. Sermon by Stranger. R. E. Hill, Supt. Bertha Soden. Pres. b@-GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH! Stockton Street near W. Baltimore: Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastors isi - 10a, m., Class ut eran Ui am, Sermon by the Rev... Wa: Fowler, eee 2p. m., Sunday School. ote 8 p. m.. Rev. Aguilla Brooks. it 6.30 p.m, CBD 2 8. m., Pastor... Special subject, :: G. W. Fowler, Pres. 0. 8. L..-* | "TH. MeGowan, Supt. GRACE PRESBY TERN: CHURCH; Dolphin and Etting Stsi.2'. 51 Rev. W. E. Williams; D. D., Minister. ‘Tlie Manse, 623 W, Lanvale Street. Services: ou 11a. m., “Visions of God2)'*¥" "2" 3.00'p. m., Sunday:School:*-+ 39) Fe 8p. m., “The Greatest Thing.t2-s.2 4. Prayer and praise service every: Wet: nesday,§ p.m. gins oS ga _CRRISTINSTITUTE “By Dr. G. W, Kennard, Pastors; =. Engor Street. Hee Ma. m., Sermon by Rev. Samuel Morris. 2.80-p. m., Sunday School. s 8p. m., Sermon by $Rev. Abraham Hill. : : Colored Young Women’s Chris- _ tian Association, : ee You are cordially. invited to attend the regular service on SUNDAY, JAN. 26th,at 5 P. M. Helping Hand Day. Rev. Miller a former student of Mor- gan College will address the meeting. Miss Emma Mitebell, Chairman. Good Speaking- Good Sinzing;:. M. E., Murphy. President, E: EB. Bright, Secretary. ea 2 ie Ae ‘The Single People’s Sacred:Gon-" cert held at. John Mann. M.°E. Chureb last ‘Sunday .evening, :was a-markea.success. =. ea Mr. J.. Luther Martin. “and his: family ‘have moved © heré “from? Philadelphia, = = Boe Jury in U. S. Circuit Court Awards Burton $3,500 for the Loss of His Norfolk, Va., January 23—An allwhite jury in the United States Circuit Court awarded Samuel L. Burton $3,500 damages Saturday for the loss of his store and home in a race riot at Onancock, Va., August 10, 1910. Mr. Burton entered suit several years ago for $100,000 damages, making the town and five white citizens, of Onancock defendants. The case was argued here some months ago on a demurrer and the town was release, but the individual defendants held W. Ashbie Hawkins, a meber of the law firm of Hawkins and McMechen, Baltimore, made the argument against demurrer. The trial of the suit occupied four days last week, Judge Edmund Waddill presiding. An array of witnesses for the defense and the plaintiff were examined. The counsel for the defense—W. Ashbie Hawkins, Walter Land and I. W. Eason(white)—alleged that there was a conspiracy to prevent Mr: Burton from returning to Onancock, and that his life would be endangered thereby. A motion fo a new trial of the case was argued Tuesday. As a result of the riot, Burton, Samuel Conquest and John D. Uzzle were arrested on a charge of riot and murder. They were convicted and sentenced to 10 years each in the Virginia pentitiary. The case was appealed to the State Supreme Court, which ordered a new trial to be held in this city. The second trial resulted in the three men being sentenced to prison for a year each. A second appeal to the State Supreme Court resulted in the men being released. Uzzle is now a resident of this city, Burton lives in Baltimore and Conquest lives at Lynchburg, Va. Mr. Hawkins was warmly commended for the skill with which he conducted his part of the case. It is said that Judge Waddill was highly impressed with his bearing, and that he was one of the first to compliment the Baltimore. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Washington, January 23.—Despite the fact that the recent conference of army officers was heralded as one where the abolition of Negro troops would be discussed and recommended it seems that nothing was done. Secretary of War Stimson, in a letter to Prof. Burt G. Wilder, declares that the conference was only for the purpose of considering plans for the reorganization of the army, and that legislation would have to be passed by Congress before the four colored regiments could be discontinued. The Rev. J. Milton Waldron and R. R. Horner, a member of the Board of Education, have been appointed members of the general inauguration committee. A. H Underdown is chairman of the colored inauguration committee, which has headquarters in the Colored Y. M. C. A. A week's jubilee service is being conducted at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, the $5,000 mortgage on the property having just been liquidated. Rev. P. W. Wortham of Baltimore preached at the opening of the celebration last Sunday. The Rev. C. H. Young is pastor of the Church. Good food, proper clothing and plenty of sleep were urged by Miss M. P. Shadd in an address before the Bruce School Mothers' Club last Friday night. Mrs. B. K. Bruce presided. Revivals in Session Winchester, Va., January 2. Rev. Fewqua, pastor of the A. M. E. Church of Rocky Mountain, Va., assisted Rv. W. W. Roberts in a very successful revival here at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. Rev. P. W. Fisher has been carrying on a very successful revival at his church. Mr. Edgar A. Frisby, of 109 W. Hill street, has returned home from a tripto. Washington where he was the guest of his brother, J. Arnett Frisby, a student of Howard University. [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. W. ASHBIE HAWKINS A. M. E. ZION BISHOPS IN SESSION Religion is Chief Foctor in Solution of Race Problem Says Bishop Walters. (Special to The Atro-American Ledger. Birmingham, Ala., January 22. —The semi annual session of the council of Bishops of the A.M.E.Z. Church came to an end at Metropolitan A. .M. E. Zion Church Monday night. Reports submitted during the session showed that considerable money had been spent to save the church in Harlem, New York city, that over $10,000 had been collected within past six months for Livinstone College, and that $86,740.48 had been received by the financial secretary, Rev. Dr. J. S. Jackson. Dr. W. H. Goler, president of Livinstone College, made a plea for funds to erect a dormitory for girls, to replace the one destro yed by fire, and for increased facilities for the college. There are nearly 250 pupils enrolled at the school. John C. Dancy, secretary of church extension; the Rev. G. C. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion; Rev. Dr. J.E oorland, secretary of the Ministerial Brotherhood; Rev. W. T. W. Wallace, editor of the Western Star of Zion, and Mrs. J. W. Smith, president of the Woman's, Home and Foreign Missionary Society, also made reports if their respective work. Mrs. Smith reported that $700 had been raised during the past six months to aid the Afrian work of the denomination. An educational mass meeting was held Sunday afternoon. S. G. Atkins, secretary of education for the denomination, and Dr. Goler were the principal speakers. Bishop J. W Alstork presided. Bishop Alexander Watlers, of New York, delivered an address Thursday night, in which he urged the race to divide its vote. In discussing his subject "Whate Must the Negro Do to Be Saved?," he dealt with all phases of the life of the race. He declared that the republican party had been dripping away from its principles since 1880, and remarked that the "dullest man could see the difference between the republican party of Charles Sumner and the party of Frank Hitchcock." "With a division of the Negro vote," said Bishop Walters, "the so-called black menace will be removed and the Nergo will have friends in both political parties. Much has been said about the Democratic party not wanting the Nergo vote. That is true of the radical element of both parties. It can be seen by recent actions that the Republican party does not want the Negro either, only as the Negro is useful to it. We have been of no use to the Democratic party, and hence the Democrats have had nothing for us todo. "There is nothing new in the opposition in our endeavors to better our condition. We know that we will better our condition if we finally get permanent foot hold in the South by allying ourselves with the Democrats, and this is the only way to do it. "The Negro has been cuffed and kicked about because of his loyalty to that party, especially is this true of the Southland, and the G. O. P. has looked on with indifference." With reference to Nerogo advancement Bishop Walters said: "I verily believe that God of Israel is on our side, and that the chief factor in the solution of the Negro problem is the Christian religion." We Print the News While It Is News White University Men To Study Vexing Conditions in the South. The University Commission on Southern Race Questions, at its recent conference at the University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., divided its membership into six district committees each with a field of its own. Each committee will study its specially assigned phase of the relation of the Negro to men and measures, life and condition, in the South and will report to the whole commission at its next conference, which will be held in December at Richmond, Va. The Commission is composed of one member from each of the eleven Southern State Universities. The spirit of these men in attempting this great work, and the way they are going at it, are new in the South. They were eloquently phrased in the opening address of the chairman, Dr. C. H. Brough, of the University of Arkansas. The membership is as follows: Profs. C. H. Brough, University of Arkansas, chairman; W. O. Scroggs, Louisiana State University; Charles W. Bain, University of North Carolina; James J. Doster, University of Alabama; James M. Farr, University of Florida; R. J. H. DeLoach, University of Georgia; W. D. Hedleston, University of Mississippi; Josiah Morse, University of South Carolina; James D. Hoskins, University of Tennessee; W. S. Sutton, University of Texas, and William M. Hunley, University of Virginia, secretary. Chancellor Kencannon, of the University of Mississippi, attended the Athens conference in the absence of Professor Hedleston. Dr. James H. Dillard, of New Orleans; Chancellor Barrow, of the University of Georgia, and President Mitchell, of the University of South Carolina, were elected to honorary membership, and they were named as an advisory committee. Dr. Dillard and Chancellor Barrow attended the conference, which lasted two days, and they took part in the discussions. Phrases of Committee Work. The six working committees, the first named member being chairman are as follows: "The South is to be congratulated on the fact that she has educational statesmen with far-sighted and philanthropic vision, of the type of Dr. J. H. Dillard of New Orleans, who has consecrated his ripe experience and able executive leadership to the social, economic, educational, religious, and civic improvement of the Negro race. I feel that this Commission could do no better than follow his splendid constructive outline, which he has mapped out for our work, and, therefore, as chairman of the Commission, I invite suggestions along the following lines: "What are the conditions? Religious—contributions, excessive denominationalism, lack of the practical in preaching etc. Educational—self-help Northern contributions, public school etc. Hygienic—whole question of health and disease. Economic—land ownership business enterprises abuse of credit system etc. Civic—common carriers, courts of justice, franchise, etc. Changes and tendencies in the above conditions. Attitude of the whites. What should and can be done, especially by whites, for improvement? What may be hoped as to future conditions and relations? Church Influence Handicapped. "There are approximately 4,500,000 church members among the 10,000,000 Negroes in the United States, and these churches represent property values of nearly $40,000,000. Excessive denominationalism and ecclesiastical rivalry and dissensions prevent the formation on strong, compact organizations among them. There are twice as many church organizations as RIMLESS OR RIMMED WARRANTED FOR 10 YEARS Wonderful success met our sale, which we continue for another week. Think of the convenience of it—not having to change your glasses for far and near sight and perfect vision either way 20-year Guaranteed Gold-Shell Frame Eye Glasses or Spectacles fitted with double vision lenses of duplex crystal—the finest, clearest lens made. We are exclusive agents. The Greatest Value Eyeglasses & Spectacles at ONE DOLLAR there should be. Congregations are small, and the salaries paid their preachers, are not large enough to secure competent men. Educationally, the Negroes of the South have made remarkable progress. In 1880 of the Negro population above ten years of age, 70 per cent. was illiterate. By the end of the next decade, this illiteracy had been reduced to 57.1 per cent., and by the close of the century, it had declined to 44.5 per cent. In 1912, there were more than 2,000,000, between the ages of five and eighteen, or 54 per cent. of the total number of educable Negro children enrolled in the common schools of the former slave States, and the percentage of illiteracy among the Negroes is only 27.5 per cent. There are our well-defined retarding forces to the fullest economic development of the Negro in the South, the tenant system, the one-crop system, the abuse of the credit system, and rural isolation. I believe that industrial education, teaching the Negro the lessons of the nobility of toil, the value of thrift and honesty, the advantages attaching to the division of labor, and the diversification of industry, and the dangers lurking in the seductive credit system, will prove an effective panacea for these self-evident evils "Therefore, as a Southern man, born, raised, and educated in the Commonwealth of Mississippi. I welcome the splendid efforts of such men as Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Institute; Major Moton, of Hampton Institute; Joseph Price, of Livingston College, North Carolina; Charles Banks and Isaiah Montgomery, of Mississippi; and Joseph A. Booker and E. T. Venegar, of Arkansas in behalf of the industrial education of their race." —Charlottesville, Va., correspondent A Handsome Calendar The Afro-American Ledger has received a handsome calendar from the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association. The society has its main offices at Durham, N. 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TRUE MEANING OF GARRISON'S WORK REFORMER AND BENEFACTOR. Plea For Supreme Recognition of Services Rendered by William Lloyd Garrison In Great Fight to Overthrow Moral Sin of Slavery—Fred Douglass Also Played Fine Part. By ANTHONY R. MAYO. Jan. 1, 1813, was the fifthieth anniversary of the proclamation of emancipation. The event was celebrated throughout the nation, largely by the colored people. It was celebrated as a boon conferred upon the Negro by Abraham Lincoln and, if we are to judge by similar celebrations in the past, with little or no reference to the real factors which wrought the overthrow of slavery. This the writer believes to be an unfortunate defect in all such celebrations. It shows a sad lack of historical perspective, a fatal ignorance of the essential factors in the making of history. For that reason, and in a measure to cause the race to stone for its neglect of its real liberators, this article is written. Few pause to reflect on the bereften labors necessary to have the way for and to render effective a proclamation of emancipation. Our Hercules, however, was not Abraham Lincoln, great and good that he was, but William Lloyd Garrison. When Garrison began his moral agitation against slavery, denouncing the nation for having made "a covenant with death and an agreement with hell," it was intrenchured in every section of the nation. Not that the northern states were shivering states, but public sentiment at the north approved slavery and strongly disapproved the agitation of Mr. Garrison and others to bring about its abolition. Mr. Lincoln, sed to relate, was among the millions of northern men who bowed in submission to it and saw in this new Lernengeydr a bens too formidable to conquer. It was to be endured, to be coddied, never urowned, for fear of the evils which would befall the union of the states. Fortune for the Negro and most fortunate indeed for civilization and freedom in the new world, the opinion of Abraham Lincoln, the statesman, was not the opinion of William Lloyd Garrison, the reformer. He saw it the situation the duty to call a nation to repentance, to arouse its slumbering conscience, deadened by the poison of a pernicious wrong. For more than thirty years his voice and pen thundered his Jewish denunciations of the moral sin of slavery. He raised the banner of immediate and unconditional emancipation, upon which was inscribed the motto "My country is the world, my countrymen all mankind" and a host of kindred spirits came to his support, slowly at first, but in great numbers later, as the cause became more popular. No single force of public life did so much for human freedom. No human being has placed the Negro upon such obligations to him and to that great host which followed his lead, many of whose names are housed words in the literature of our country. It was he who first discovered the poetic talent of John Greenfield Whitier, the "poet of freedom," whose songs awakened sympathy in the hearts of millions for the outraged slave; it was he who took the unmuted souls from the shipyards of New Bedford and focused the eyes of the world upon him as one in whom man might behold the infamies of slavery and the latent possibilities of the slave. Carson began the publication of the Librarian, the organ of the Abolitionists, Jan. 1. 1851. He stopped its publication, Jan. 1. 1865, just thirty-five years later, after he had accomplished his purpose, the overthrow of chattel slavery. He founded the American Anti-slavery society, Jan. 1. 1852. Jan. 1 is therefore, a day of more than ordinary significance to the Negro. We shall not, however, demonstrate our appreciation of the significance of the events we celebrate on these recording anniversaries until as a race we become deeply conscious of the moral courage, strenuousness of purpose and sacrifices of our real liberators, white and black, who gave to the cause their devotion, their means, their talents and in many instances their lives. Their examples should be an inspiration to the Negro everywhere to battle on bravely and hopefully against every circumstance which blocks his path to the attainment of that fuller, freer life which is our aim. Let the past inspire us to perform well the duties which the present age and need imposes upon us. National Baptist Executive Board. The executive board of the national Baptist convention, of which the Rev. E. C. Morris of Helena, Ark., is president, will hold its midwinter meeting at the Tuskegee (Ala.) Institute on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Among the matters to be decided upon is the place for holding the next meeting of the convention, in connection with which will be held special exercises commemorative of the fifthth anniversary of free- New York, Jan. 22-At the recent celebration here of the fiftieth anniversary of Lincoln's Fmancipation Proclamation an address by District Attorney Charles Whitman was read.- Mr. Whitman's address follows, substantially in part. Negro slavery was a mence to the white man. That its continued existence must have caused a deterioration of the fiber, mental, moral and even physical, of a great people is, he believes, now apparent to all. Irrespective of the events immediately following the war and the federal legislation of the reconstruction days, all familiar with American history must agree that the emancipation of the slave was an even greater boon to the white man than it was to the black. It was the white man who made the Negro a slave. It was the white man that was responsible for the being which 250 years of unrequited toll had made him. It was the white man who, by the very act of enamulation, deprived him of whatever help, comfort or protection the old system had offered him. It was the white man who declared him to be a citizen and an equal, having given him no opportunity to prepare himself for equality or for citizenship. Of course the emancipation was a righteous act, and of course its benefits, moral and in the end material, to the white race are so obvious that they admit of no discussion, but the immediate gain or advantage to vast numbers of the colored race is not so obvious. The statistics of crime in this country fail to show that the members of our colored population are predisposed to crime. The percentage of law violators is not larger among the native black men than among the native white men, notwithstanding the fact that the average opportunity to better their condition is greater in the case of the white men born in New York than it is in the case of the black men born in New York. ANN ARBOR SENIORS HONDR MISS PHILLIS W. WATERS West Virginia Girl Elected Captain of Basketball Team. Ann Arbor. Mich.—Miss Phillis Wheater Waters, a senior in the Ann Arbor high school, was recently elected captain of the basketball team of that nored institution. She is a diligent student in the classroom and also very fond of athletic sports. This is the first instance in the eventful history of the school that such an honor has been conferred upon a colored girl. Miss Waters is the daughter of Colonel Phil Waters, chief deputy clerk of the supreme court of appeals of West Virginia. He resides at Charleston. W. Va. and is a well known politician of considerable influence. Miss Waters accepted her new honeys with modesty. Although aware of the fact that she has received a high mark of distinction, she is determined to measure up to the fullest requirements of the position. She has received congratulations galore from friends and schoolmates. Editor J. H. Murphy on Southern Trip. John H. Murphy, editor of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, is in the south on a six weeks' trip. His itinerary includes Charlotte, N. C.; Atlanta, Ga.; Montgomery, Ala.; the Presque Isle conference, the meeting of the Florida grand lodge of Masons at Jacksonville and visits to a number of Mason bodies in various cities of Florida. Leaving Florida, he will visit Mobile, New Orleans, Vicksburg, Memphis, Louisville and Cincinnati. Mr. Murphy is imperial recorder of the African Egyptian Arab Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and Shriners have arranged funions in his honor at a number of the places that he will visit Publishers Held meeting in Dewey The Sunday school council of evangelical publishers held its first meeting for the new year in Drayton, O. from Jun. 21 to 25. Much important business was transacted looking forward to enlarging the scope of the council's work in order to meet the pressing needs of its patrons. Fuller's Earth. The cleaning properties of fuller's earth are not as well known as they should be. When grease has been spilt on the carpet make a paste with boiling water and equal parts of fuller's earth and magnesium, apply to the stain while hot and allow to dry. It will take out the grease entirely. To remove grease from the floor make a paste as above and cover the spots with it; when dry remove and renew if necessary. Two or three applications will destroy all traces of ugly spots. 6. 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, eyeing the victorious terrier through the railings: "that's the sort of a dog I like to see out o' me THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER THRIFTY CENTER OF EDUCATION INDUSTRY OF THE STUDENTS School Founded Twenty-five Years Ago by Dr. C. S. Brown Has Made Remarkable Progress—First Donation For Its Work Came From the Late Dr. Tupper of Shaw University. Winton, N. C.—Never before in the history of Afro-Americans in this section of the state has there been such an awakening along educational and economic lines as at the present time. Hundreds of them are successful farmers, and their homes are model homes, which reveal culture and substantial recognition of everything that makes for representative citizenship. Every movement, whether for the advancement of higher education or for reaching those not so much inclined to theft, is given substantial encouragement. The prime factor in bringing about such excellent conditions among our people in this section is Waters institute, which was founded twenty-five years ago by one of the most prominent educators, puliticians and leaders REV. DR. C. B. BROWN. of the race. Dr. C. S. Brown, president of the Lort Carey foreign mission convention. He launched out here with $10.00 donated by the late Dr. Turpier, founder of Shaw university. Today this institution is regarded by both races in this section as a prime factor in the present friendly relations which exist between the white and colored people of this section. This institution held its quarto centennial celebration in 1912, and hundreds of successful farmers were present and gave their approval of the institution's influence and what it has caused them to accomplish. Interesting statistics were given, showing the remarkable progress of the farmer, caused by the dissemination of ideas that are now seen in a concrete manner. Dr. Brown keeps in touch with the farmers in this section of North Carolina. The students and graduates of the institute are doing effective work in many parts of the country and especially so in this state and in Virginia. The present facilities of the institute are taxed by the large number of boys and girls from rural districts. There are also many students from Virginia and other states. Because of this same and progressive institution being a vital factor in the activities of hundreds of our people Dr. Brown is now the cynosure of the better element of both races in every section. Special efforts are being put forth to make it possible for Dr. Brown to carry into effect his plans for the further advancement of the masses in the rural districts. Having started with only $10, the present movement is remarkable, and many of the leading white people in North Carolina assemble that this is a real evidence of the Negro's ability to manage large affairs judiciously, comprehensively and successfully. It is stated authoritatively that the institution has made this a model community. Drunkenness and other evils that affect community life is not in evidence here. The young people take pride in making rural life really attractive and helpful. It can be seen that Dr. Brown is doing a great work of unfit. One must travel in a number of counties to get a clear conception of the scope of the effective leadership of Dr. Brown. Yet he is unassuming, modest and truly interested in the welfare of the race. The strong faculty that Dr. Brown has is imbued with the kind of spirit that will make any institution a success. From present indications this school year will be unprecedented in the annals of the institution. Costesville Taken to Tac's by Tenner-"Murder will out" is an old saying, but it has its place and meaning in the body politic of America as is seen in the action of Governor Tenner of Pennsylvania in moving to revoke the charter of the town of Costesville, where Zack Walker was launched nearly two years ago and for which no one has been published. DEALING WITH A THIEF. It Was an Unusual Method, but It Proved Effective. Governor Thomas Chitteuden of Vermont is remembered for his great kindness of heart as well as for his ability and force of character. He was the first governor of the state and lived in the liberal manner that befitted his office. His cellar, as was the custom of those days, was well stocked every full with provisions. One winter night the governor's rest was broken by sounds coming from his cellar. He left his bed quietly and, with a candle ready to light, made his way in the direction of the noise. As he reached the cellar he struck a piece and saw a man taking great pieces of pork out of his meat barrel and stowing them away in a bag. The governor approached the intruder and in a commanding voice said: "Go on, sir! Fill up that bug and be off. You ought to be ashamed of yourself to disturb honest people at this time of night!" The thief shrank back, evidently much frightened. "Be quick!" continued the governor. "It is no fit time to keep me shivering here!" So stern was the governor's manner that the man was compelled to obey. "Now, begone!" went on Governor Chittenden. "When you are again in need of food come to me and say so. and I will give you more. Do not pillage my house at night. If I ever have the smallest reason to suspect you of another such act you shall be punished for this offense as the law provides." It is pleasant to know that the man came to the governor the next day to ask for employment. in order that he might pay for what he had taken, and that work was found for him, which he performed steadily and well-Youth's Companion. FATE OF OLD BOOTY. The Only Judicially Accepted Ghost Story on Record. Stromboli, the island volcano, known as the lighthouse of the Mediterranean, which is in violent eruption, once figured in a court of law in connection with one of the most circumstantial ghost stories on record. In 1685 m Mrs. Booty brought an action of slender against a cerium Captain Burnaby for saying that he be ind and seen old Booty running into the flames of hell, pursued by the devil. The words were admitted, but for the defense it was proved that May 15, 1687, the day of old Booty's death, the captain, with a large party of friends, went ashore at Stromboli to shoot rabbits. At about 8:30 in the afternoon two men were seen running toward the volcano. Captain Barnaby exclaimed, "Lord bless me, the foremost is old Booty; my next door neighbor!" They then vanished in the flames, a fact of which every one took note. In addition to the testimony of Captain Barnaby and his friends, old Boyt's clothes were brought into court and identified by several witnesses as being similar to those worn by the foremost man who ran into the crater. The Judge, Chief Justice Sir Robert Wright, was so impressed by this evidence that he said, "Lord have mercy upon me and grant that I may never see what you have seen. One, two or three may be misinformed, but not thirty." Mrs. Boyt lost the day, and the case still remains the only judicially accepted ghost story on record.—London Chronicle. Family Complications. Many ingenious complications in geology have been compiled, but the following one has the merit of being debi- nike up to time, place and people. It concerns a family living at Faversham in Kent, in February, 1760. Old Hawsed had two daughters by his first wife, of whom the elder was married to John Cashick, the son, and the younger to John Cashick, the father Cashick senior and a daughter by his first wife. This daughter old Hawsed married and by her had a son which led to the complication summed up in the following dislrict, supposed to be spoken by Cashick's second wife. My father is my son, and I am my mother. My grandmother, mother, and I grandmother. my sister is my daughter, and I'm grand mother to my brother. -London Tatler. Paternal Germany. A government says a writer in the Twentieth Century Magazine, which tells you how to carry your umbrella, which forbids ladies who wear long hats to enter railway trains, which fines you if you throw cigar stubs or papers on the street, which does not permit your children to make a noise so that others are distracted—such a government does restrict individual liberty, but just as certainty it enlarges the common libraries and pleasure of everybody. The government thus enlogized is that of Germany, which the writer quoted prefers to our "go-as you please" system. One Use For Style "The Whitburys put on a great deal of style considering the fact that they hardly know, where they will get to morrow's dinner." "Some method in their madness though. The more style they put or the more apt they are to be invited on to dinner."—Birmingham Age-Herald The Morning After. Mrs. Crawford—Why is your husband taking a holiday? Mrs. Gayton—Because he had one yesterday—Lin Pincott's. Let not the mind run on what that lackest as much as on what thou hast already—Marcus Aprellus. SUNDAY SCHOOL Lesson IV.—First Quarter, For Jan. 26, 1913. THE INTERNATIONAL SERIES. Text of the Lesson, Gen. iv, 1-15—Memory Verses, 9. 10—Golden Text, I. John iii, 15—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stears. Having seen in our last lesson the entrance of sin into this world and the love of God to sinners manifested in His seeking and finding and saving His erring ones and revealing to them His plan of redemption by the shedding of blood of an innocent substitute, tryplining the sacrifice to be offered in due time on Golgotha, even the sacrifice of Himself, "the Lamb shain from the foundation of the world" (Rev. xiii. 51, we now see in Cain and Abel samples of all disobedient and obedient people—the muggedly, who listen to and follow the devil, and the godly, who believe and obey God. Our Lord Himself spoke of Abel as a righteous man, whereas Cain is said to be "of that wicked one," and a woe is pronounced upon such as go in the way of Cain (Mart. xxiii. 35; John iii. 12; Jude 11). All religious and religious people are either of Cain or Abel. The devil is very religious and will tolerate and even encourage every kind of religion that does not stand upon the great amusement, the precious blood of the substitute, the Lamb of God. It is impossible to know God or to approach Him or to worship Him except through Jesus Christ, even as He said, "No man cometh into the Father but by me," and again, "Neither knoweth any man the Father save the Son and he to whosoever the Son will reveal Him" John xiv. 6; Matt. xi. 27. All religions are either a worship of demons or of God, according to Deut. xxii. 17; 1 Cor. x. 29, and it is certainly starting to think of the multitudes who think that they are worshiping God, while in truth it is the way of Cain, because Jesus is not accepted as God, and God's way of salvation is ignored. The only way of approach to God is plainly taught in Deut. ii. 21, stated in last week's lesson. Both Cain and Abel and all the other children and grandchildren of Adam and Eve knew the way for Adam would not fail to teach them, but some, like Abel, accepted God's way, while others, like Cain, listened to the adversary and rejected the sacrifice and were therefore rejected by God. Cain and Abel are used as illustrations of all the rest. The Pharisee and publican of Luke xvii. 10-14, show the same contrast. All who think that they are good enough and moral and honest and good citizens and not sinners, like some others, and thus go about to establish their own righteousness and will not submit to the righteousness of God (Rom. x. 3) are on the line of Cain. Those who confess their sins and plead for mercy because of redemption are sure to get it. The presence of the Lord was manifest in the fanning sword at the cost of the garden of Eden. There, or as near as possible to it, these brethers came, like others, to worship God. Abel came in God's appointed way with the sacrifice for sin, for "it is the blood that maketh an atonement" and "without shedding of blood is no remission" (Lev. xxii. 11; Heb. ix. 22. Cain brought a more beautiful offering than Abel, but there was no sacrifice for sin, no shedding of blood, no submission or obedience to God. The one was accepted, the other rejected, but how could they tell? As we search the Scriptures to see how God accepted sacrifice we learn from Lev. ix. 24; Judge vi. 27.1 Kings xxii. 15; Chron. vii. 1. that His method was to send fire from heaven to consume the offering. As we see these two men and their offerings in the presence of the flaming sword we must conclude that the fierce touched Abel's offering and consumed it, while Cain's offering remained untouched. The sword of divine justice demanding a sacrifice for sin is no doubt referred to in Zech. xiii. 7. Illustrated in Abraham with the fire and the knife, and in the four passages just referred to, and fulfilled on Golgatha. In the Lord's word to Cain in verse 7 the words "Sin flith at the door" are young translated "A sin offering is crouching." He could easily have obtained a lamb for an offering, but that would have been an acknowledgment that his younger brother was right, and his pride and his rebellious heart would not suffer him so to do. See him by his lie to God in verse 9 still further confessing himself a child of the devil, the father of lies (John vill. 4+). By his further word "Am I my brother's keeper?" he represents all who care not for the welfare of others, but selfishly seek only their own. In Ex. xii, 4, our neighbor is the one with whom we can share the lamb in the good Samaritan story it is the one in distress of any kind whom we may help. Note in verse 10 how the voice of his brother's blood eroded into the Lord, and what shall be said of the blood shed on Golgotha, which is ever crying in salvation for those who hear, but if vengeance for those who refuse? 41 Thess. 1, 7. 8). May the two questions of Gen. ill. 9: iv. 9, hold us in the power of the Holy Spirit, "Where art thou?" "Where is thy brother?" The only way in which Cain could go out from the presence of the Lord verse 16 was by going away from the place of His manifested presence in the garden of Eden. Bridge Work $5.00. 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House Painting Glazing, Graining, Enameling Floors. Stained - Varnished or Waxed. Leaky Roofs Cemented and Painted. It Pays To Advertise Ee ee DIC Card eoreranttncse, ere Big ed Bh Sis AE Rtn SONIC EY egect TR ee ee ee yy ———— aa Sg SEO “AL TY “Case to Come Up Monday | Baltimore Should | You And Your Friends Are-Cordially Invited to” Attend The—— Srp = LOCAL JOTS. fis Pabiie Bas S cacadial ‘Get Recognition {Second Conference of Employed and Volunteer Workers in Colored PERSONALS ° "Mtr. Copeland Surprised | will give pe cog Tacdday, on the| <i le ae Young Women's.Christian Associations ees ce ng Tuesday, on the| Marvland’s colored _voters FEBRUARY 6th-Sth; 1913 Cation chit ir onmeae Mr.‘andMrs. Thaddeus Copelane were surprised by a visit of a num- ber-of persons connected with Bet- bel A.M. E; Sunday School ‘Thurs- day evening of last week, at their home, 1922. Druid Hill avenue. Mr. Gopeland is just. entering upon his twelfth year as superin- tendent of the Sunday School, and the gathering. was in the nature of ati appreciation of his services He'was presented a handsome silk umbrella, Mr. . George Sumner ‘Whyte making the presentation ad- dress. \ Miss Violet Hill delivered a neat address in presenting Mrs. Copeland a handsome _ Bible. Mr. and: Mrs. Copeland made uigble, responses to ,the greeet- ingg after which a collation was served: Mr: “Copeland ‘who is 2 member’ of the present Grand Jury, humorously told. his visitors that he would extend ‘‘mercy’’ to them. Among those present were: Misses Sophie J. Cole, Violet Hill,” Mary Kate Owens, Alice Brouks, Rosa Tydings, Bessie Samp- son, Sarah R, Jackson, and Laura E. Campbell. Mrs. Henrietta Goldcborough, Edith Murray, Jennie Davage, Mary C. Preston, Maria Manning, Ella Thompson, Lillie P. Barnett and Annie E. Nichols. Messrs. Rev. D; G. Hill, George Sumner Whyte William H. Cole- man, Winfield Jones, Edward 5. Barnett and William Summerville. A Suceesful Benefit There. was a grand entertain ment given at Mrs Eliza Hicks, 1216 Jefferson street last Wednes- day evening, January 15th, 1918,, for the: benefit of ‘Mrs. Lavinia ‘Thomson, - who is afflicted. Mrs. Ada Corporal, 'Mrs. Sarah~ Pratt and’ a host of fiends. went to her home and presented her with the sum of $17.65 and other nice things which was a surprise to her. A Card Party . Mr. and Mrs. William H. Corper gave a card party. at their resi- dence, at 1717 Druid Hill avenue, on last Friday evening. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. How- ard Browne, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Handy, Mrs. Addie Scott, Miss Marie Outland and Miss Fannie Smith. A very pleasant evening was spent at cards after which the guests were. ushered into the din- ing ‘room to a very prettily arran: ged-table -laden with-an elaborate supper. - An enjoyable evening was passed, Y. M. C. A. Ready to Collec The ¥. M.C . A. is getting ready for the collection of the first in- stallment of the $31,000 subscribed toward a new butiding by the col- ored “citizens of Baltimore. Let- ters have been sent to all the sub- seribers notifying them that the first. fourth will be due next Satur- day, February 1. Mr. James'W. Hughes, who promised to give $300, has “already paid $200 of the amount, and Dr. B. M. Rhetta has paid —his full subscription of $50. "W. F, -DeBardeleben expresses himself as’ being confident that the .subseribers will readily re- spond tostheir obligations. Closing of Campaign Morgan College'is making a big effort, to secure the remainder of the $50,000,fund neede to secure a like smu offered ‘by Andrew Car- negié. “Most of the sum needed has been ‘secured. Anyone desiring to aid the college may doso by com- municating with President J.. 0. Spencer, at’601 N. Fulton avenue. Wedding Announced Among one of the weddings of prominence. this season will be the marriage of Miss Beatha Monroe Egans to Mr. Amos Hutson Talbert, formaly. of the United States‘Navy, which: will. take place, January 29, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. L. Holland, 1938 Druid Hill ave- nue. . ft Its Pays Advertise ‘The'value of the advertising col- umps of the Afro-American Ledger were-praised by Rev. Alfred Young this week. Some weeks ago he placed an advertisment asking for informtion concerning Catherine Stanley, who had been mis:ing for 22 years. through the medium of the advertisement be succeeded in locating the’:woman in an institu: ‘tion out side of the city. Prof. Gregory at Forum Prof. T..M. Gregory, . of How- ard Univeristy, Washington, ’.was ‘the fessayist at, the -weekly meeting of. ‘Lhe Forum’ last:Sunday aiter- enon..." Mr. Williais Anderson pre- ‘Sénted-can-.interesting.. chionic’e ‘which dealt" with-’some local-hap- “penings:.of. over. two: decades ago. Setar Os Bxithe ienieeih | Paci ageg THE REAL BIG DANCE 2 Given by the Colored Cheuffeurs’ Association of Maryland, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27th, 1913 m AY THE GALILEAN.FISHERMEN’S HALL, West Biddle St. The Royal Cheuffeurs’ Association, of Washington, D. C.. will be with us, Likewise Kerr's Society Orchestra. ALL. FOR 25 CENTS. Thomas D. Rich, President. “Jack Nelson, Secretary. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker in Prices e JOHN H. OWENS UNDERTAHER @ EMBALMER % Complete $73.00 FUNERALS $75.00. Complete A fine casket worth $68.00, in black cloth, steel gray or white plush highly polished ‘oak or walnut outside case; beautiful rubber-tired hearse either black, gray or white to match casket, as desired; five heated car riages, new and up-to-date; five burial robe.-embalming, opening grave advertise fi’neral, six pairs of gloves, door crepe, candles, candelabra, cru cifix when desired, rugs, chairs ete., al] of the latest designs: a Phis funeral cost eleewherearcrmsecesernsnaeneeercine. FAGMD * | My price§73.00 ....875.00, Saving you $61.00.....86300 Other Funersis as low. as $25, $35, $40, $50. Higher Grade $100, $150, $175... No charge for removal-of remains from Hospitals. 2 . Shipping Funerals, $25.00 and $50.00 Complete =| 1222 Division St..bet. Dolphin andLanvale, — - " "Residence C. & P. Phone. Mad. 4067 Madison 4921—M in einer eeemnneetacionrpeeeneentene emetinsanoeemeas mee . : a8 GET IT aT += Popular Prices ; STOKES and DERRY’S | 4 ee igen Fae AGE 2 1016 Druid Hill Avenue corner Oxford P ESE oe DRUGS a “Case to’ Come Up Monday ‘The Public Service Commission will give a hearing Tuesday, on the complaint that Prof., Thomas \W. Turner made against the accomo- dations for colored passengers on railroads. traversing the Eastern Shore of Maryland. W. Ashbie Hawkins, \ who made .the fight ‘against. poor steamboat’ accomoda- tions “on Bay steamers ‘sore time ago, will act as counsel for Profes- sor Turner. ‘y : Rey. Dixon at Union Baptist Rey. and Mrs:C.S. Dixon, travel- ing evangelists, are closing a two- week revival’ campaign at Union Baptist Church. Both are good speakers, and tell in a convincing way of the joys of leading a Chris- tian life. Mrs. Dixon also plays the organ and leads in the sing- ing. Rev. W. H. Skipwith, the singing evangelist, will eonduct the revival there after the first of the month. Rey. Dr. Harvey Johnson, pastox of the church., is directing the services. - Officers For The Blind The Maryland Association to Aid the Colored Blind has elected the following officers: William _ Bis: hop, president; J. Clarence Cham. bers, vice président; Mrs. Roberta Creditt, secretary, and Dr, T. S. Hawkins, treasurer. Successful Revival One. of the largest revivals that has ever been conducted at First Baptist Church, Caroline aad McEI- derry streets, is now in progress. Rev. W. H. Skipwith, who is in charge of the services, conducted a meeting for men only last Sunday afternoon, and much religious fer- vorw as displayed. There have been about 70 conversions. The services will continue unti) Febru- ary 2. sf Rey. Dr. P. C. Neal is the pastor of the church. a Col. Haves Reads Paper Col. Hamilton N, Hayes read ar interesting paper-on ‘Military Discipline’ at the weekly gather- ing of the Olive Social, and organi. zation of Odd Feliows, Sunday af. ternoon. A lively discussion fo!- lowed, John Terrell and Thomas B. Slater being among those that par. ticipated. Presented Jewel Mrs. Florence V. Burke, of 558 -W. Preston street, has been pre- sented a handsome jewel asa recog- nition of twenty years’ faithful service as secretary of Kvening Star Lodge, No. 5, of Samaria. The presentation was arrainged by a committee, consisting ofjMrs.Sal- liee- Watson, Mary E. Matthews and Sarah Wallace. A collation followed the presentation, which took place at a recent meeting of the lodge. Mrs. Clara Weaver Collins of Atlantic City is visiting her parents of Presstman street. Mr. Raymond Fugles, of Norfolk, Va., was a guest at Smith's Hotel this week. Mr. Richard Green, of Philadel- phia, was in the city: this week. A successful revival is running at Waters A.M.E. Church. Aisquith stréet. Over sixty conversions have been reported, The revival is being conducted by the pastor, Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes. ——You And Your Friends ‘Are:Cordially. Invited to“Atfend The—— Seeond Conference of Employed and Volunteer Workers in Colored Young Women's. Christian Associations FEBRUARY 6th-9th;1913 — Baltimore Should : Get Recognition ‘Maryland’s colored _voters should receive recognition from the incoming Democratic administra- ‘tion.’” . * The foregoing declaration. was made by Dr. Henry H. J. Brown, a veteran of many campaigns, and who worked arduously for Wilson last fall. “ Uknow,’? he said,“‘ that there are not apy colored Democrats in Maryland who have been active long enough and who. possess the other necessary requirements to fill a big federal plum, but that there are any number of citizens of ster- ling worth and intelligence who. have yoted independently for years. Now, when there is a movement starting right here in Baltimore for the open affiliation of colored men.with the Democratic party, some colored man should be.con- sidered for one of the plums that will most likely fall to a Negro. “There is no reason. why.some one of the many colored men who always urged independent . voting should not be given the appoipt- ment of Assistant Register of the Treasury. A man that is near Baltimore, could . devote his spare moments in endeavoring to break the race from the thralldem of one- party support. “Ag far as 1 am concerned, I do not want any position, but am willing to back any Marylander whose standing in the community is such that his appointmnet would be received with delight.”’ Since retiring from active work Mr. Brown is devoting his time to invstigations in philosophy and psychology, and he usually spends eight hours a day in his library at his home, 426gN. Gilmor street. Tam inno way connected with the Casket -and: Undertaking Trust, and I am not interested in the organized vicious attempt to slander and villify other persons and firms engaged in the. burial of our dead. My many years in business.in Baltimore, and the ‘manner and way my business is conducted proves that I am for building up for cooperation between honest business and. the pub- lie, not advertising that I alone do right, but happy to say I give the best for the smallest pay of any undertaker in Baltimore City ‘today. I stand ready to prove this statement at any time. A Correction Mr, and Mrs. R. B. Crew, of 664 W. Mulberry street, states that the publication in the Afro-American Ledger that they had given a din- ner was false, and that this paper was grossly imposed upon by those that sent in the information. ” Been Vaccinated Yet ? “Have you been vaccinated?”’ js the general query- since there has been a small-sized epidemic’ “of smallpox cases. Thousands of Bal- timoreans have taken the’ precau- tion to be vaccinated, and doctors report doing a big business along that line, One physician vaccitia: ted 50 Sunday. nee Nearly: all of the school children of the city have had to show théir arms, and homes: have also ‘been visited by city physicians. Up-in Northwest Baltimore, where the majority of the. cases have been found, the doctors are also being overworked in attending” cases ‘of the grip and other. ailments. : OFFICERS ELECTED. Ebenezer A, M. E. Church Way. man Cirele’s newly elected offic- jals. Mrs. Mary Galaway, President. Mrs, Lottie Wright, vice Presi: dent. Mrs. Ella Scott, Treasurer. Miss Zena Bannister, Secretary. Special Notice On and after January 26, 1913, the Mt. Vernon Lunch Room, of 823 Druid Hill avenue will be conduc- ted a a first class hoot black and cigar parlor. Stools and counter for sale. Cheap. Apply to $28 Druid Hill avenue. + PERSONAIS Mr, Wm. Saunders, ‘of 495 y.. Caroline street, is confined to hi: home by illness. 4 Miss Lola Burney, 519 Oxfoyg. street, had a severe attack of Dota. tine poison last.week and ig Top. slowly convalesent. Mrs. M. Hardy,:of 701 N. Bruce: street, is out. agdin after a Serious. illness. , “3 Rev. A..H. Montague, of White. stone, Va., wasin the city this week. Mr. Charles E. Cheatham, hy is connected with the Interior De. partment at Washigton was in the city. a few days as the guest of Mr John Terrell, of 2016 Druid Hy avenue. Prof. Jesse Lawson, of 2011 Yer. mont avenue, Washington, spent Sunday in the city. ; Mr. and Mrs. Marshall of Wig. ters avenue, Catonsville Md., gaye an afternoon tea on last Wednes. day, at their home, in the honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Linds. ay, of 141 W. Preston street, Balti. more. Mrs. Elsey West, - of Accomae county, Va., visiting her daugh. ter, Mrs. Elisha’ Joynes, of 294) Brunt street, who is quite ilt with ‘the pneumonia. Mrs. Annie Lightfoot has return. ed to New York after visiting rela. tives in the city. Miss Lula C. W. Butler, daugh. ter of Mrs Alverta Butler, regi. ding at the residence of her brother, Mr. George R. Butler, ZJr., 630 Pitcher street, is confined to her home. with illness, Miss Edna Cole of 1915 Druid Hill avenue, has returned home after a very pleasant stay of three weeks in New York city: Rev. M. J. Naylor was called to Philadeiphia Thursday by the illness of his sister. Miss F. Dumphrey, of 1550 ar. gyle avenue, entertained a fex friends on last Friday evening Mrs. Ethel Baker has_returaed to her home in Morris, Iil., after visiting friends and relatives. ir Calvert County accompanied by het sister Lilian. , Mrs. Lizzie Griffin and Mr John White, have returned io At lantie City after having visited Mi H. Thomas, of 1620 Brunt street. Leona Marshall, late of the Re Moon Company, is the headliner. a! Daly’s ‘Theater this week. Robin son and White are also on the bil! Mrs Addie L. Kyler, 513 W Biddle street, who jis recoverin; from four weeks illness under th care of Dr. E. J, Wheatley, desire to thank the Home Missionary fo the beautiful flowers they sent. an her many friends for fruits anc Py Opening’ Sessions, Thursday, February-6th, 3-P: M.,Y.W. C. A. Tharsdey SP. M., Firat Public Meeting, at Grace Presbyterian Church, Dol- phin and Etting Streets. : ‘ Friday, February 7th, 8.P. M., “Trinity A. M, E, Church, Linden Avenue and Biddle Street. . ee LS . Sunday, February 9th, 11"A. M., Asbury ME. Church, Lexington Street and Rogers Avenue. be Se at 3 Sunday, February 9th, 3P. ML, Great Closing Mass Meeting, at Bethel A. M..B. Chureh, : «The following Speakers will deliver addresses: Mr. Wm. Knowles Cooper, Miss Colt, Dr. 0. Connell, Dr. Brown; Miss Florence 2 Brown, Mr. Morris, Mrs. Napier, Mr. C. E. Tobias. ——COMMITTEE—— Mrs. M. B, Murphy, Pres. Y. W. C. A. Mrs. M. L. Gaines, Secretary. Mrs. M. P.. Hill, Treasurer. Miss C. Davage, Chair. of Arrangements. Miss Ida R. Cummings. Chair. of Publicity-.- : Mrs, Addie W. Hunton, Dir. of Conference. a Mr. James-E. Bantum, Principal of Public' School, 110, Waesche Street, near Fremont Avenue, will discuss the topic at the League hour, Sunday, January 26th, at Whatcoat M.E. Church, Pine and Franklin Sts. Ssrvices begin'at 4.30 P. M. Jannie Thomas, J, L., Supt. Rey. A. Young, Pastor. Baltimore's Leading Colored Undertaker In Prices $73 JOHN A. OWENS $75 Undertaker and Embalmer Genuine $75 Complete, High-Class Funerals is due to best ser- vice, superior quality—one price paying for everything. Un- surpassed facilities for conducting finest LNMEVAIS...--.sorecsevseeeesveee It will interest you to know that during: the past tour years, as areSult of my fight for lower prices and against extravagance in funeral services, I have saved the colored. people of Baltimore thousands of dollars. Before my advent into this war, widows and bereaved relatives were burdened with enormous exorbitant funeral bills. To remedy this condition I have waged a lone fight with great success. I have been encouraged by the support and cooperation of many of our best people, besides earning the thanks and good-will of alee series relatives, to: whom I nave given ser- vice at a reasonable price, Ihave been consured and criticised by some misinformed persons for my attitude and position, but.I have done ‘The Greatest Good to the Greatest Number’’ without regard to the “‘Other Fellow.’ - +. ‘Don’t spend all of your Insurance and Society Money but pa- tronize the Undertaker of courage and originality who-has saved dollats for his patrons. : . High Class and Complete - | $73. Funerals. $75. LIncluding a beautiful Casket worth: $65,. either Black Broadcloth, : White Embossed Plush, Steel Gray Embossed Plush, or a highly polished Mahsgany, Oak or Walnut Casket, just as you select. This Casket is guaranteed to be sold everywhere at $65 alone. It is trimmed with fine quality silk or satin lining, six large silver: han- dles and silver name plate engraved. Other items which complete the funerals: Outside Case, a fine Burial Robe, Embalming, Wash- ing and:Dressing, Opening the Grave, Silk Door Crepe, Gloves Candles, Crucifixes, Massive Candlebras, , Draperies etc., Hearse either White. Black or Gray, Fivé-New Rubber-tired carriages, Rugs, Chairs, Pedestals etc. I guarantee every iter furnished to be the very best quality, and will save you $50 to $100 on every Funeral. ‘The same will be furnished with Couch Caskets for $125! eee en eee ene Ne ea ee LICENSED UNDERTAKER FOR THE STATE OF MARYLAND i Iam the ONLY COLORED UNDERTAKER: advertising a complete funeral for eran 73 & $ 75 Be sure and secure the best results.as cheap as possible. 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