The Afro-American

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN LEDGER VOL. XXI NO. 27 BISHOP WALTERS MUST NOT DICTATE Tammany Democrats Will Oppose Any Dictatorship Over Their Followers ACKNOWLEDGE THE BISH- OP'S LEADERSHIP A Statement Setting Forth Position Held By Chief Wood And His Men (Special to Afro-American.) New York., February 8—Persons high in the council of the United Colored Democracy, have issued a statement setting forth that the organization stands for the best interests of the race, that it is not opposed to the leadership of Bishop Walters, but to his assuming a dictatioship; that it has paved the way for colored Democrats to receive respect and power, and that it stands for home run in distributing patronage. It further says that the United Colored Democracy will be opposed to the bishop wielding the same power that Booker Washington is said to have. The organization is an adjunct of Tammany Hall, and like its famous parent has been criticised severely at times. After mentioning his fact, the statement reads: "Colored men generally the country over, regard the New York Colored Democarcy as being, in, every sense, the foremost political organization that the race possesses and point with great pride and satisfaction, not only to its principles and the men who are now in control of it. The common belief is that more than other single factor this organization has made possible the present position of dignity and influence which the colored man occupies in the Democratic party." Speaking of Bishop Walters, the statement reads, in part: "As the political situation among Colored Democrats gradually unfolds itself, the position of the New York Colored Democracy steadily becomes clearer. It has all along been charged that there as implacable enmity between the New York organization and Bishop Walters, president of the National Colored Democratic League. This charge has been persistently denied by the New York Democracy, whose leaders have maintained that they were thoroughly in sympathy with Bishop Walters in all his efforts to promote the interests of the race by creating a more friendly feeling for it in the Democratic party and by encouraging the apostacy of colored men to the party's ranks. The Bishop's peculiar fitness for this work has received unquestioned recognition, due to his wide acquaintanceship among Democratic leaders, and to his eminence in the church, and to his national reputation among colored men. For these reasons the New York organization has constantly professed its willingness to operate with Bishop Walters; and is not now, nor has it ever been, disposed to deny to him any person's honor or distinction he may win as a result of services to the race, which his peculiar position thus enables him to perform. It is understood, however, that the New York Democracy is unalterably opposed to political dictatorship on the part of Bishop Walters, or on the part of any other man. It takes the position that autonomy is of the very essence of Democracy, and openly announces that it will make a most determined fight not only to maintained inviolate its own autonomy, but to establish the principle that the Colored Democratic organizations in the several States shall be the sole authoritative agencies for the intermediation with the party on behalf of individuals. The New York leaders assert that Bishop Walters and his friends are proposing that the Democratic Party shall treat with the Negro precisely as the Republican Party treated with him, namely through the agency of designated colored leaders, and not selected by the Negro himself. The fatal defects of a such system were plainly manifest during the last campaign. The Republican Party was unable effectively to reach the great bulk of Negro voters, simply because it had to rely upon men, who were, in the last analysis, merely agents of the party, and not regulary chosen and accredited leaders of the race." The United Colored Democracy will be represented by a big delegation at the inauguration of President elect Wilson next Tuesday. PROTEST AGAINST DISCRIMINATION Washington Citizens do not Want A Separate Car Law Washington, Feb. 28.—A big protest meeting against the enactment of a separate car law and one against the intermarriage of white and colored persons was held at Metropolitan A.M.E. Church last Friday. A number of addresses in opposition to bills were delivered. Should they pass Congress this week, a big effort will be made to have President Taft veto them. Funeral services for Miss Annie D. Jones, who died Friday last, were held at the residence of her father, Carter L. Jones Monday afternoon. The deceased was a teacher. She was graduated from Teachers' College, Howard University, in 1900. She was a member of the alumni association of the college and the Teachers' benefit and Annuity Association. The senior class of the Howard University Law School gave a banquet at Grays' Cafe, 1313 E street, last Saturday night. Toasts were responded to by Chester A. Carpenter, Peter H. Lee, John H. Berry, H. J. Caphart, Arthur Briscoe Garfield C. Thompson, Edward Dryer, E. E. Jones, Huyer Brown, all of the class; and W. H. Hart, of the faculty, and R. W. Thompon, the newspaper correspondent. Alfred H. Rambo was master of ceremonies. The class officers are: John E. Roundtree president; Robert D. Brooks, vice president; Arthur E. Briscoe, secretary; William H. Tabb, assistant secretary; Harry J. Capehart, treasurer; Garfield C. Thompson, sergeant-at-arms; Alonzo Ware, chairman of the social committee E. R. Dryer, Huver I. Brown, Philip C. Reed and Joseph A. Thornton, other members of the committee. Carnegie Library Dedicated Houston, Tex., Feb. 28—The handsome new Carnegie Library for colored people will be dedicated here, next Tuesday with elaborate exercises. The building was erected at a cost of $150,000. The site was furnished by colored citizens. W. Sidney Pittman, of Dallas, tex., was the architect. Emmett J. Scott, of Tuskegee Ala., will deliver the opening address. PUBLIC WELFARE ASSOCIATION STARTS CAMPAIGN TO CLOSE SALOONS NEAR THE DRUID HILL AVENUE SCHOOL Ministers and Laymen United In Effort To Better Conditions Around School On Druid Hill Avenue—At Mass Meeting At St. Mary's Church On Thursday, Strong Speeches Delivered Denouncing Conditions Existing in That Vicinity. The many saloons of the 17th ward, especially those along Druid Hill avenue, between Hoffman and Eutaw streets, were the targets for attack at a well-attended massmeeting held in the assembly hall of St. Mary's Episcopal Church Orchard street Thursday night. The meeting was held under the auspices of the recently organized Public Welfare Association, and was presided over by Mr. James W. Hughes. Simms were among others who spoke. Mr. Smms pledged the active assistance of the pastor and members of Metropolitan Church in aiding the movement. In closing Father Griffiths urged all of the city churches send a big delegation to the meeting next Thursday, as its moral effect would be good. He said that at least 5,000 ought to be there as the homes and young should be protected. At the close of the meeting but- Rev. W. A. Griffiths, who is the rector of the church, made an address in which he said that the association was not working for prohibition or with the Anti-saloon League, but against saloons conducted in an unlawful manner. He said that he had enough evidence in hand to convict three saloon keepers of the vicinity, and urged that the three saloons in the immediate vicinity of the Druid Hill avenue school be closed. He said that a blanket protest had been filed against about forty saloons, and, a hearing on the same will be held before the Board of Liquor License Commissioners next Thursday, beginning at 10 A.M. "If you do not work to bring about this reform and protect our homes," he said dramatically, "this church will never again enter a similar fight." Rev. Drs. D. G. Hill and L. Z. Johnson said that their congregations would work in unison for the lessening of saloons in that neighborhood. Rev. W. Edward Williams, pastor of Grace Presbyterian church, said that his congregation had already filed a protest with the board of Liquor License Commissioners and that a specific protest had been filed against a man named Goede, who was now seeking to transfer his' licenze to the corner of Druid Hill avenue and Moore streets, which is directly opposite the Druid Hill avenue school. He said that no protest had been made specifically against any colored hotel keeper. Dr. R. M. Hall told the gathering that he was not in favor of shutting up colored saloon keepers on the ground of color, as they had a legal right to do business. The veiled intimations made by Rev. Dr. Williams and Dr. Hall aroused Father Griffiths. He arose, and with decided emphasis, said that if the protestants showed that they had race prejudice the fight was lost. "Tom' Smith is not interested in the welfare of the colored people, and I dare anyone to get up here and undertake to defend him," he said forcibly. Several persons in the audience were heard to say that they believed that Father Griffiths had spoken about Mr. Smith in too harsh a manner, but not one seemingly had the nerve to get up and say that he was running a place along legal and orderly lines. Miss Annie O. Waters made a fervent plea for the closing up of saloons and other places that tended to lead the young astray. Dr. E. J. Wheatley. Mason A. Hawkins. Dr. H. S. McCard. W. Ashbie Hawkins and George J. Simms were among others who spoke. Mr. Smms pledged the active assistance of the pastor and members of Metropolitan Church in aiding the movement. In closing Father Griffiths urged all of the city churches send a big delegation to the meeting next Thursday, as its moral effect would be good. He said that at least 5,000 ought to be there as the homes and young should be protected. At the close of the meeting buttons with the inscription "Protect the Children" were distributed. The special committee that has been scouring the city looking up folks that subscribed toward the $100,000 building for the Colored Y. M. C. A. held a meeting at the Y. M. C. A., 1619 Druid Hill avenue, last Saturday night. Pleasing reports were made by all the volunteer collectors. W. A. Jones made the best for the week collecting $120. Mr. J. Logan Jenkins, of 2028 Druid Hill avenue paid the biggest subscription during last week, having sent in his check for $75. The amount now paid in has reached nearly $4000. International Secretary J. E. Moorland and W. H. Morris, general secretary of the Central Y. M. C. A. were present at the meeting of the workers. Bishop Hurst In Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 27. Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst were in the city this week. The bishop has just finished holding two annual conferences, and has been well received by the ministers of the A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Hurst has also won many friends by her gracious manner. Rev. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, finished a most successful revival at Cookman Institute last Sunday John H. Murphy, of Baltimore, imperial recorder of the Mystic Shrine, was the guest of honor at a smoker given by Mount Morish Temple a few evenings ago. The function was an elebrate one, and many were present. Colored Democracy HoIds Session Washington, Feb. 28. - When the National Colored Democratic League holds a session here next Wednesday to consider matters affecting the interests of colored Democrats a fight between the members and active spirits in the New York United Colored Democracy is expected. A big delegation of members of the latter organization are expected to be in the city to look on the inauguration of President-elect Wilson, an some will stay, it is expected, to challenge the leadership of Bishop Walters. A big banquet will be given in honor of Bishop Walters at the Y. M. C. A. next Tuesday night THE B. C.A. MUST NOT DISCRIMIATE Equal Accommodations Must Be Accorded All Passengers of The Company W, A. HAWKINS LEADER IN THE FIGHT Case Brought to Attention of The Commission By Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turner Following a protest from Prof. Thomas W. Turner of Howard University, Washington, the Public Service Commission has handed down a decision requiring steam boat and railroad companies to give colored passengers accommodations equal to those provided for the whites. Prof. and Mrs. Turner filed a complaint in December, alleging that the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway, which operates on the Eastern Shore, gave the colored passengers cramped quarters, which were dirty and otherwise undesirabe. A hearing was held before the Public Service Commission in January, and the commission decided to make an investigation. W. Ashbie Hawkins, who has been foremost in contributing his services to fight race discrimination measures in Maryland, represented the complainants. So forcible was the complaint that the offending commission is said to have remedied conditions several weeks ago. The decision reads in part: "That whenever a car is set aside to colored passengers the same may be divided by a substantial protection, so as to furnish a [smoking compartment for colored passengers] is not sufficiently large to give them a just claim to an entire smoking car instead of such a smoking compartment. "That from and after the date of this order the B., C. and A. shall cease and desist from assigning or setting apart as the only accommodation for colored passengers on any train or trains operated by it a compartment in smoking car as heretofore practiced." The order does not in any way The order does not in any way conflict with the separate car law. To Carry Case To The United States Circuit Court Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 27.—The Negro Civil Rights League has decided to carry the case of Dr. William J. Thompkins, who unsuccessfully sued a railroad for being given "Jim Crow" accommodations, to the United States Circuit Court at St. Paul, Minn. The case will probably be tried in May. On Saturday, December 31, 1910 Dr. Thompkins left to attend a patient at McAllister Okla. He was in a Pullman car, but when he reached Vinita, Okla, he was taken from the car and placed in jail. When it was found that he was arrested without a warrant, the town magistrate fined him one dollar and costs, amounting to $15. On his return home, he entered suit against the railroad for $100,000. A jury in the United States Court here decided against him. A few weeks ago Attorneys W. C. Hueston and C. H. Calloway appeared before the judges of the United States Court of Appeals, at St. Louis, to ask for a rehearing. The same was granted after Dr. Thompkins presented the court a printed abstract of the record of the trial in the lower court. The resolution offered by School Commissioner Robert Biggs at the meeting of the School Board Wednesday for the board of superintendents to make an examination of the curriculum of the Colored High School with a view to the ultimate exclusion of languages and other higher branches from the course offered has met with much adverse criticism among the leaders of the race in this city. They regard it as an entering wedge for a curtailment of the opportunities offere, an some especially resent the idea of having Booker, T. Washington's views accepted as the criterion for Negro secondary education in Baltimore. The curriculum of the Colored High School was on a party with those of the Eastern and Western Female High Schools up until 1901. Since then courses of all the high schools have been revised and placed practically upon the same level. "Iam not in favor of having the curriculum of the High School shorn of those studies considered necessary for white boys ang girls" Rev. W. Edward Williams told a representative of the Afro-American Ledger. "The graduates of the school are for the most part teachers in the local schools, and a number have received college training. Many are married and conducting homes; others are making success in professional and business lines, and all are forces that make for racial uplift. The great majority of them live here." The second of a series of public meetings that the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of colored people is holding in this city, was held at St. John A. M. E. Church, Monday Addresses setting forth the aims of the association were delivered by Rev.Dr. G. R. Waller, Dr. A. O. Reid and Dr. F. N. Cardozo, president of the local branch. Should Not be Censured For Intermarrying Aurora, I ll., Feb. 25.—In a recent address here, Mrs Celia Parker Wooley, white, of Chicago, said that colored men ought not be censured for marrying white women, as the latter almost invariably made the first advances "Lurille Cameron, the girl who married Jack Johnson," said Mrs. Wooley, "chased after him. My offices are but two blocks away from Johnson's saloon and with my own eyes I saw the Cameron girl seeking out the place." She said that the colored people were not given a fair chance in an economic and other ways and declared that the colored people are bered for fancied errors and scowled at for trying to improve themselves. She urged true democracy as a solution for the various problems that confront various elements of the populace. The labor question, the woman's rights agitation and the so-called race question all persist because of social shams which should not exist. Employer and employed, man and woman, white man and black man are held apart by a chasm of caste, she said; the employer, the woman and the colored man all being in a measure subject thereto. She declared the race question was a big specter in the Philippines and South Africa also. After stating that no business college or kindergarten in Chicago would admit colored applicants she made a plea for better and fairer opportunities for the race. Mrs. Wooley is connected with Story of a Biddle University Man Whose Influence Is Being Forcibly Felt In His Native Home—Profits From Experience Gained by Extensive Travel Through the States. By GEORGE F. KING. Wilson, N. C.—One does not have to visit the large cities of the country to find true evidences of the material progress of the colored people, but one will find in many of the northern cities a certain element of young Afro-Americans studying the methods of the successful business men and women, working in hotels and faithfully filling many positions of trust and responsibility. Many of this class return to their respective towns in the south and erect homes and promote business movements. There is a striking example of this type of progressive, honest and intelligent young Afro-Americans in this town who has gained the confidence of the business men of both races in this community. This young man is Mr. William Hines, a native of this town and a forceful character for the intellectual, moral, spiritual, social and economic development of young North Carolinians. That any young man who has the character and ability to achieve for the benefit of mankind can succeed in North Carolina has been most excellently demonstrated by Mr. Hines. He says that he owes much to Biddle university. The experience gained by coming in direct touch with successful men of affairs in over fourteen states in which he has traveled has helped him considerably. Professor Samuel H. Vick is another man who is well known throughout the south and many sections of the north for the interest which he has manifested in ambitious young men of the colored race who are trying to surmount obstacles and make A. E. it possible for the next fellow below him to have an easier task in getting up in the world. Mr. Hines is a member of the class of 1908 of Biddle university. After traveling extensively he returned to Wilson and began the barber business with small capital and two barbers. Today he has one of the best equipped six chair shops in North Carolina and does a large business annually. After getting his plans in shape he began five years ago a little real estate business. His first purchase was a lot for $225. This was on the installment plan. His first payment was $10 and the same amount per month until the full amount was paid. Every surplus dollar that his barber business did not require he invested in real estate. Today he owns some of the best property in the city, which includes a number of very desirable lots, and eleven houses with all modern improvements. Mr. Hines' barber shop is kept up to the best standard. He is also meeting the needs of his tenants by giving them homes conducive to good health. Mr. Hines is a force for good in this community. He was recently elected a member of the deacon board of Calvary Presbyterian church and is admired by all classes of citizens. POTENT FACTOR IN NATION. What Afro-Americans Have Accomplished Since Their Emancipation. In a recent article dealing with the progress of the race in the United States during fifty years of freedom Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, director of publicity and research for the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, says the Negro is a recognized part of the American government. He holds 9,000 offices in the nation, furnishes four regiments in the army and a large number of sailors, holds at least 10,000 state and city offices and furnishes 500,000 of the votes which rule the Union. Today Negroes have 25,000 church edifices, worth $56,000,000. There are 200 private schools and colleges managed and almost entirely supported by Negroes, and other public and private Negro schools have received in forty years $15,000,000, of Negro money in taxes and donations. This, then, is the transformation of the Negro in America in fifty years from slavery to freedom, from 5,000,000 to 10,250,000, from denial of citizenship to enfranchisement, from being owned chattels to ownership of $570,000,000 in property, from unorganized irresponsibility to organized group life, from being spoken for to speaking, from contemptuous forgetfulness on the part of their neighbors to uneasy fear and dawning respect and from inarticulate complaint to self expression and dawning consciousness of manhood. HONORS FRED DOUGLASS. High Esteem In Which Theodore Till the Hold the Great Agitator Among the sonnets written by Theodore Tilton to the memory of Fred Douglas appears the following flue lines: I knew the proudest giants of my day. And he was of them—strong amid the storm. Is what I owe him, for I loved him long, As dearly as a younger brother may. Proud is the happy grief with which I sing. For, O my country, in the paths of men There never walked a grander man than he! He was a peer of princes-yea, a king, Crowned in the shambles and the prison pen. The noblest slave that ever God set free! CIVIC LEAGUE ORGANIZED. New Movement to Suppress Vice Started in Newport News. Representative colored men of Newport News, Va.—shipyard workmen, lawyers, doctors, business men and preachers—recently gathered at the Young Men's Christian association and organized what in the future will be known as the Colored Civic League of Newport News, Va. This Civic league will help to suppress vice and crime and enforce as strictly as possible the vagrancy law. Its final object is to improve the civic conditions of all the colored people in the vicinity of Newport News. This uplift work will be systematically done under the direction of men having the complete confidence of the race. RURAL SCHOOLTEACHERS HELP WHOLE COMMUNITY. Economic Methods Used In Securing Funds For Current Expenses. Fort Valley, Ga.—Fort Valley is one of many places in the south that have a type of Afro-American rural school-teachers who are able to secure the hearty cooperation of the community in the improvement of the local school. By entering completely into the home and church life of the people, solely to render service, these teachers never fail to win financial support when they make their appeal for money to improve the schoolhouse, purchase necessary equipment and lengthen the school term. They are resourceful in making themselves truly useful to mothers, fathers and all others who are unable to come directly in contact with the school. They have shown the possibility of increasing the school funds through the sale of chickens, eggs, hog meat, pointers and even scraps of cloth for quilts, which have been contributed by those who have no money to give. The classroom has become the starting point for social service. The community is the field for unselfish uplift work. The results prove that where the rural teachers make the school what it should be—the center of social service—they command the respect, support and love of the people. This is the type of teachers which Hampton, Tuskegee and similar schools are now training. Reports of similar methods for the successful solution of rural school problems were given at the recent Tuskegee workers' conference. Bruce on Public. Comfort Committee. John Edward Bruce, president of the Society F. Historical Research, Yonkers, N. has been appointed auxiliary chairman of the committee on public comfort for the Wilson and Marshall inaugural festivities in Washington on Tuesday, March 4. Among Mr. Bruce's assistants on the committee are Francis J. Moultrie, W. H. Butler, Samuel J. Giddle, Charles E. Scott, W. J. Spennie, Sterling Lambert, Attorney Stephen A. Bennett, Rev. A. H. Hill, Walter Jones and Anthony L. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER ZEALOUS WORKER IN RACE UPLIFT Head of Laymen's Movement, Former Public School Teacher and Secret Society Leader, Proves Worth as Promoter of Large Undertakings, Churchman and Well Known Writer. Mobile. Ala.—The strong man who has ability to help, defend or save others and uses it in that direction excites the admiration of the world and perhaps unconsciously secures for himself the place of leader. The sore need of the Afro-American race is men of power, men who have the courage of their convictions in their work for the advancement of the race. As we recall the succession of able men since the day of emancipation who with eloquent lips and earnest hearts ministered in various ways to the uplift of the race it is inspiring—men of noble principles and pursuits; good men who, though dead, live in the monuments of sacred memories they have left behind them; men like Daniel A. Payne, T. D. Ward, Alexandria [Picture of a man in a tuxedo]. Crummell, Frederick Douglas, Joseph C. Price, Charles L. Reason and W. J. Simmons. It is encouraging that right in line with just such orators, workers and race builders we can introduce to our readers a man living and moving among us. C. First Johnson, J.L. D. the founder, secretary and manager of the Union Mutual Aid association. Dr. Johnson was born in Alabama a product of the schools of the state a graduate of the normal school of Montgomery and for some time a teacher in the public schools. He has also filled positions of enrolment in the United States service. He was for a long time grand master of the state Odd Fellows, in which position he acquitted himself with honor. He now heads that popular and nation wide movement known as the laymen's movement, especially designed to reach men and save them for church, state, home and society, a work for which he is especially adapted to lend in because being endowed with those peculiar powers so necessary for the accomplishment of that work. Consecration, concentration and inspiration with a great vision, these are the dominant qualities possessed by C. First Johnson. He has the calling to the ministry in the same sense that the great evangelist Dwight L. Moody had, the same spirit and kindled by the same power of inspiration. He is never too engrossed in the great business which he so successfully manages as not to give attention to the greatest of work, that of "winning souls" to Christ. Booker T. Washington is the wizard of Tuskegee. C. First Johnson is the wizard of business and the greater industrial religion, for he believes in "working it out" with fear and trembling. He stands high in the church of his choice (Baptist), fulfills with due fidelity every obligation and with his eloquent pen in his great monthly periodical. Sparks keeps the "old man's wire" sparks bristling with optimistic and thoughtful dissertations. As a platform orator he has few equals. He is in demand constantly in and out of the state. Selma university, that great Baptist institution in Selma. Ala., in recognition of his great work and life's achievements for the race,ittingly honored him not long since with the degree of LL. D., an honor which he wears with becoming dignity. North Carolina Baptists' Good Work. The progress of the Baptist denomination in North Carolina for 1912 was far beyond the estimate set by the leaders in the various conventions. The educational work of the churches in financial gifts amounted to $23,300. The denomination supports twenty-eight of what are known as secondary schools, which had a total enrollment of 3,846 students. The property of these schools combined is valued at $123,762. The work thus far for 1913 is in a most nourishing condition. STORY OF PROGRESS SOUTH. How Ben Brown Rose From Road Hand to Landowner. The Afro-American farmers are writing with large and powerful hands over the red and black lands of the south the story of progress in land ownership, homemaking and church building. They are entering more and more fully into the heritage of a land rich in possibilities. They are finding that as cotton is for the present the core of economic life so is the rural school the center and heart of the new and broader social life. Even from the humblest and poorest country school the people are daily receiving lessons of social service. These lessons are taught by consecrated men and women who have been trained by Hampton and similar schools to give themselves unreservedly to the people. The farmers are the men of struggle and victory, who have made the southern soil produce more profitable crops and have thereby laid an important part of the foundation for an improved rural life, as expressed in better schools, homes and churches. In outlining his uphill struggle in Chilton county, Ala., recently, Benjamin Brown said: "About twenty-six years ago I was a fireman on a little road engine. I worked hard and gave complete satisfaction to my employer, but I soon found out that I was not making enough money to cover my expenses. "I quit that job and went near some public land in my county. I got a sawnill man to lend me some money to build a two room house. I lived there two years. I began by cutting and hauling logs and then splitting rails at night. I improved that little farm and finally bought a yoke of oxen. Now I am out of debt. I have two mules and a four room house." INVESTIGATOR IN SCHOOL OF CIVICS STATES FACTS. Few of us realize how handicapped the Negro is in finding a decent home for his family. His difficulties are plainly pointed out in the Survey by Sophouish P. Breckinridge of the department of social investigation in the Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy. She says: "The Negro is not only compelled to live in a segregated black district, but this region of Negro homes is almost invariably the one in which vice is tolerated by the police. That is, the segregation of the Negro quarter is only a segregation from respectable white people. The disreputable white element is forced upon him. "In no part of Chicago, not even in the ghetto, was there found a whole neighborhood so conspicuously dilapidated as the black belt on the south side. No other group suffered so much from decaying buildings, leaking roofs, doors without hinges, broken windows, insanitary plumbing, rotting floors and a general lack of repairs. In no other neighborhood were landlords so obliterate, so unwilling to make necessary improvements or to cancel leases so that tenants might seek better accommodations elsewhere. "Not only does the Negro suffer from this extreme dilapidation, but he pays a heavy cost in the form of high rent. In crowded immigrant neighborhoods in different parts of the city the medium rental for the prevailing four room apartment was between $8 and $8.50; in South Chicago, near the steel mills, it was between $0 and $9.50, and in the Jewish quarter between $10 and $10.50 was charged. But in the great black belt of the south side the sum exacted was between $12 and $12.50. "Most people stand for fair play. Those friends of the Negro who have tried to understand the conditions of life as he faces them are very familiar with these facts. But it is hoped that those who have been ignorant of the heavy costs paid in decent family life for the ancient prejudice that persists among us will refuse to acquiesce in its continuance when the facts are brought home to them." Amalgamation Will Solve the Problem. In his Lincoln day address to a large audience in Orchestra hall, Chicago. George B. Foster, professor of Biblical literature in the University of Chicago, is reported as having said that "Amalgamation is the only solitum of the race problem. This is as sure to come as darkness follows dawn. To some it may seem repulsive or undesirable, but nature is not so particular. She is already at work. Amalgamation is already going on. I see here some blacks and some half blacks and some I can not designate at all. It may take centuries to complete the work, but I think from the evidence of the past twenty-five years it will not." Major Moton Winning Fresh Laurels. At the recent concert given by the Clef club orchestra in Carnegie hall. New York. Major Robert Moton of the Hampton (Vn.) institute made a most inspiring address. In which he told of the great work which Hampton institute is doing for the colored and Indian students. He knows how to tell a good story, and on this occasion he seemed at his best. Major Moton is winning fresh laurels for himself this winter on his northern-tour in the interest of the school and is also making new friends for Hampton, while stimulating new interest for the institution in its friends of many years stand- T. G. MARSHALL, Groceries & Pre...a DEALER IN es & Provisions, Butter, & ...and Poultry... DEALER IN Groceries & Provisions, Butter, & Eggs ...and Poultry... 535 Dolphin St. Groceries. — SELECT Winchester We all cannot teach school have entered business Let us fix We will call for and a Write or Ph Minnie lola Martin, I GROC Rober ..Baltimore's 506 R Expert Embalming, Coun Specialty. 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Carriage for hire for weddings, parties and funerals, and special attention given to all orders day or night. Yours, ALRX, HEMSLEY. No Branches. Not Connected with any other firm A reward will be offered for the detection of persons doing business under the name of Felix B. Pye Sr. BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE CO. F. S. STROBRID F President Home Office: Cor. Charles & Saratoga Sts., Balto., Md. The Leading Life Insurance Company in Maryland Life Insurance Policies issued on ages from 2 to 79 Premiums collected weekly from the homes of the insured Issues The Best Contracts The Old Reliable 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 Cash or Credit will be much before purchasing a machine any use for a sewing machi tions. From BUTLER 1211 Dr Plone Mad. M. 3778 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 A man is seated on a bench. Butter, & Eggs y... Baltimore, Md. MISSION WORK IN SAFE HANDS Success of Dr. J. W. Rankin In New Field. Born of Slave Parents Without Shelter on a Mississippi Plantation, Learned to Read From Blue Back Spelling Book, Became Pastor, Presiding Elder and Secretary of Missions. By CHARLES ALEXANDER. Many of the men of prominence in the Negro race today still carry the scars of slavery upon their backs. Indeed, most of the Negroes of real distinction, those who have rendered valuable uplift service, have come out of the awful thirdion, up from slavery, and have known the terrible woes and sorrows of the system. But these men have made their way up from darkness to light, from poverty to comparative plenty, from ignorance to enlightenment, from paganism to Christianity, because they early realized that there is no royal road to success. These men represent a type. Rev. James W. Rankin, D. D., the present secretary of the missionary department of the great African Methodist Episcopal church, located at 61 Bible House, New York, is one of the type just described. He is a man of splendid business ability. He shows courtesy without condescension, affability without familiarity, self sufficiency without selfishness. Dr. Rankin was born in an open field on a plantation in Mississippi while his humble slave mother was still at work under the watchful eyes of a heartless taskmaster. The mother and infant were taken to their cabin by their slave companions. Young Rankin experienced all the trials and hardships of the child in slavery. His father was a tanner and tanned all the leather from which shoes were made for more than 150 slaves on his master's plantation. While yet in slavery his mother PETER H. HARRIS DR. JAMES W. BANKIN. purchased with money she had saved from the sale of eggs a blue backed spelling book from which the boy learned to read. A short while after the emancipation of the slaves Dr. Rankin's father sent him to a country school. The first inspiration which he was able to get out of his contact with his teacher was the importance of building up his own character. Later he entered the city school at Memphis, Teun. After finishing the public school he entered Lamoyne institute, founded by the American Missionary association. He was not able to finish his course in this institution on account of the death of his father. In 1877, while in Brookhaven, Miss., he joined the A. M. E. church and during the same year was licensed to preach by the Rev. M. T. Newton. In 1878 he joined the annual conference at Friar Point, Miss., and was assigned to a small church at Harrison Mission, Miss., where with but eight members he started his life work. Before leaving this charge he had built a good church and added over 100 members to the church. Dr. Rankin has since served his denomination as pastor and presiding elder in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. The high dignitaries of the A. M. E. church recognized his worth when at the last general conference they elected him to the important position of secretary of missions, with headquarters at 61 Bible House, New York city. When Dr. Rankin assumed his duties he discovered that there was no money on hand with which to pay the bill standing against the department. There were no funds out of which he was to receive his salary or to pay the office force, to say nothing of the hundred or more missionaries in the foreign field to be paid. The responsibilities of Dr. Rankin's office are almost overwhelming, but he has handled the difficult problems of the office in a masterly manner. He has not only kept the workers in the foreign fields, paid his own salary and the salaries of his office force and the printer's bills for publishing the Voice of Missions, but he has been able to pay off many of the old bills. High Standard of Community Life In a North Carolina Town. Durham, N. C.-The community life of Afro-Americans in this section is above the average communities in the south. The cause of this is the energetic settlement work and the effectiveness of the propaganda being disseminated by the National Religious Training school, this city. The less fortunate element of the race is especially co-operating with this great institution in making the condition of Afro-Americans better as far as possible. This year, 1913, the school has the largest attendance in its history. There are students from Africa, some of the islands of the seas and a number from the various states of the union. The enrollment in the boarding department is about 200. These students are taking an active part in making the spirit of the institution felt in every section of this city where Afro-Americans are to be found. The officials of the school are revealing their splendid enthusiasm and with the strong faculty are making the National Religious Training school really unique in its scope and peculiar mission to develop the well qualified teachers and industrial workers. From present indications the forthcoming summer school of this institution, which will begin this year on June 18 and close July 27, will far surpass all previous summer school sessions held since the founding of the institution. BISHOP TURNER RESIGNS. Senior Prelate of the A. M. E. Church Quits Active Service. At the semiannual meeting of the bishops' counsel of the A. M. E. church, recently held in Charleston, S. C., Bishop Henry McNeal Turner, who is in charge of the work of the denomination in the state, tendered his resignation. Bishop Turner is the senior prelate of the African Methodist church in America and is possibly over eighty years of age. He has long been noted as a fearless champion of the constitutional rights of the race, and is well known throughout America, Europe and West Africa. Several prominent men in the denomination are mentioned for promotion in view of Bishop Turner's resignation. Among such are Revs. C. J. Tucker, J. C. Caldwell and Dr. J. J. Morant. W. T. Vernon, president of Campbell college; W. W. Allen, president of Allen university; W. A. Fountain, president of Morris Brown college, and A. L. Galnes, who is winding up a most successful five years as pastor of Trinity A. M. E. church, Baltimore. Dr. Galnes was educated at Atlanta university and Gammon Theological seminary. He is widely known. SHAPING YOUNG LIVES FOR FUTURE USEFULNESS. Mrs. M. C. Langston Establishes Free Library For Children. St. Augustine, Fla.--Among the most thrifty Afro-American women in St. Augustine is Mrs. Mary Carter Langston, who has built up a paying hairdressing business. Mrs. Langston is thoroughly interested in every good movement for the benefit of the race and lends a helping hand to many organizations of this kind. Feeling that she could be of service to the boys and girls by helping to shape their young minds in channels, Mrs. Langston decided that a library for the young folks would be an interesting enterprise. She secured a suitable room in Temperature hall for that purpose, stocked it with good literature and formally opened the library during the Christmas holidays. Education is not compulsory in Florida, and for this reason many of the less fortunate among our people do not take as much interest in their children's intellectual welfare as they should; therefore this free library will afford an opportunity for many children and youths to get a fair knowledge of books, besides being helped along other lines of useful information. The people in the community look upon this effort of Mrs. Langston as a commendable piece of philanthropy. Notwithstanding the existence of prejudice and color discrimination in the south and elsewhere, the white women of St. Augustine who have charge of the free public library for their race are giving Mrs. Langston every encouragement in her laudable undertaking. Boys who paddle flowers and other valuable things are among the most frequent users of books from the library. Mrs. Langston is a well educated woman and has written some poetry. She is of Seminole Indian descent. Atlanta Association Forging Ahead The leaders in the work of the Atlanta (Ga.) Young Men's Christian association are making an admirable record in collecting money pledged by numbers of individuals back in 1913. At a recent meeting $500 was paid in by a group of subscribers whose individual pledges ran into the hundreds. Former Governor Northern is much interested in the work and has greatly encouraged the men who are making every effort to complete the canvass among those whose pledges have not been paid. International Secretary J. B. Watson and John Hope, president of Atlanta Baptist college, have given $100. David T. Howard has paid in $800, and William Driskill $75 on the THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Text of the Lesson, Gen. xv, 5-18. Memory Verses, 5, 6—Golden Text, Heb. x, 23—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. We cannot think of omitting the first verse of this chapter, with its first "fear not" and "word of the Lord" and "shield" and "reward," truly a most wonderful verse. This is another visit of the Lord to Abram, for in verse 2 we see Abram talking to Him. After the great victory over the four kings no doubt the devil suggested to Abram that they would regather their forces and make trouble for him: hence the Lord's "Fear not; I am thy shield." The devil would not be slow to tell him how foolish he had been in turning his back upon the goods of Sodom, therefore the Lord's "I am thy exceeding great reward." It is our privilege to find our all in God and to remember Ps. xxxiv, 11. Abram seems to waver concerning the promised seed and to think that Eliezer might be his heir, but the Lord reassured him that his own child would be his heir and, directing him to look up at the stars, said, "So shall thy seed be" (verse 6). Then we have for the first time two other words, "believed" and "righteousness" (verse 6), and this verse is repeated three times in the New Testament (Rom. iv, 3; Gal. iii, 6; Jas. ii, 23). The righteousness necessary to enable us to stand before God has been provided by Him in Christ, and nothing short of that perfect righteousness will answer. It becomes ours when we say aen to God and heartily accept that which He has provided, but many prefer their own way, as Cain dld, like those described in Rom. x. 3, 4. This verse 6 in our lesson is literally, "Abram amended Jehovah," and this should be our attitude to God always-perfect accord with Him. See the comment in Hom. iv. 1-12, and note carefully that the only way is by faith without any works of ours. The works come afterward as an evidence of our faith, but both in salvation and in service the Lord does all, for "it is God who worketh," and the principle holds at all times and in all things, "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it" (Ps. exxvii. 1). In answer to Abram's question, "Lord God, whereby shall I know?" (verse 58, which sounds like anything but faith after he had been so plainly told, he is directed to a representation of all sacrifice (verse 59). All true sacrifice from Gen. iii. 21, onward points to the great sacrifice of the Son of God on Golgotha, and it is because of that God does all things for us. Sin must be dealt with, and God dealt with sin on the cross, and, not having spared His own life. He now gives us in Him all things freely (Rom. viii. 32). From the statement in verse 11 concerning Abram keeping the birds concerning from the sacrifice we are led to think of Matt. xiii. 4-10, where the fowls represent the wicked one. He hates the sacrifice of Christ and will do his utmost to keep us from trusting in it or benefiting by it. We must persistently resist him that he may flee from us (Jas. iv. 7). How can we know our sins forgiven or that we shall inherit the kingdom and the glory? Let your heart reply because "the Son of God loved me and gave Himself for me" (Gal. ii. 20), and I put all my trust in His great sacrifice for my sins and heartily receive Him as my Saviour. Abram was told that his descendants would be afflicted in a strange land for 400 years and then delivered (verses 13. 14). See the literal fulfillment of this in Ex. xii. 40. 41, and compare another literal fulfillment of a prediction in Kings xxii. 2; II Kings xxii. 15-17. Abram's posterity had to wait till the iniquity of the Amorites became full (verse 10), and the reason why the Lord Jesus does not return to set up His kingdom of peace and righteousness on this earth is because the world is not yet bad enough. Iniquity must come to a head in the person of the antichrist. The smoking furnace and the burning lamp of verse 17 suggest the presence of the Lord with them in their afflictions. "In all their affliction He was afflicted, and the angel of His presence saved them." Chapter xvl tells of Sarai's suggestion, which was not of God, but to which Abram listened, and consequently had, no new revelation from God for thirteen years. Compare xvl. 16, and xvll. 1. Yet here we have the first angel story in the Bible, the name of the first man who was mentioned by name before he was born, the beautiful and comforting words, "Thou God seest me." and the name given to the well, "the well of Him that liveth and seeth me." The sin of man always seems to make more manifest the grace of God. In chapter xvil. 1, we find God revealing Himself to Abram as El-shadal, the Almighty, God, the Mighty God, who is all sufficient, and the exhortation to walk before God and be sinecure. In xvil. 5, Abram's name is changed to Abraham Jehovah putting the principal letter of His own name in Abram's name. Saral's name is also changed to Sarah and Isaac is mentioned by name; before his birth (xvil. 15-19). Circumcision is given as a seal of the faith which Abram had get being uncircumcised. ...EDUCATION... Instruction given in Hair Work, Facial Massage and Manicuring. Also in the making of Braids, Puffs, etc. Combings made up. What's the matter with your Hair If you want it long and beautiful it can be made so with Mme C. J. Walkers Wonderful Hair Grower. Write, Call or Phone 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 Human Hair Goods Combings made in puffs and braids Madame J. CREDITT'S Hair Dressing, Face Massage and Manicuring Parlors 1140 Druid Hill Avenue Entrance on Dolphin'St., 8rd floor. 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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Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food is absolutely one of the best hair preparations on the market. It stops the hair from Splitting at the ends and falling out. It will make your Hair Grow. It is praised by people in all sections of the country. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Artists wanted. Write for terms. Mme. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Phone 888 R Tremont. mention this paper when writing. The Sun is There. The sun always makes rainbows through the cloud of grief if we look toward it. Charity. The lady was making some remarks about the kind of clothes some other ladies at church had on. "The dues garment a woman can wear," said her husband, "is the mantle of charity." "Yes," she snapped, "and it's about the only one some husbands want their wives to wear." Druggist and Notion Stores should keep this Superior Hair Dressing in stock. Please ask in the next store for it or write direct to us. Price for wholesale sent on application. M. TREGOR & SONS PRINCESS Price of Princess Comb, $1.00. Heater 50c extra Directions to be used will be mailed with every order. M. TREGOR & SONS Wholesale Manufacturers of Perfumeries and Toilet Articles 1131 E. Baltimore Street, Baltimore Md. 1229 E. Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Use The Eureka Comb Price $1.50 With Lamp Cap For Heating. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. MAKES HAIR GROW Mrs. Mitchell's Improved Hair Cream Price 35 Cents Large Jars. Wakes the Hair Soft and Glossy. Stops falling Hair. Try it for the thin places on your temples. Not greasy-will not gum. Scalp Treatment. Hair Straightening. Mail Orders Promptly Attended. Mrs: Alice E. Mitchell—Office for The Eureka Comb 2121 Druid Hill Avenue Hair Dressing, Facial Massage. Scalp Treatment & Straigthening. Manicuring. Mrs. M. V. Travers Graduate of Elizabeth King School, New York City I Will Call by Appointment Terms Reasonable 225 W. Biddle Street Baltimore, Md. BEAUTY PARLOR MRS. 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W. 10 Unequalled for softening and beautifying the hair and promotes a luxurious growth, guaranteed to be free from all injurious chemicals and should be used as the most proper hair Dressing for Ladies and children. DIRECTION—Rub thoroughly into the hair and comb hair to suit style. Prices of Superior Hair Dressing in the known original red bozes: Large boxes, 25c. Single box, 15c., ordered by mail, 25c. Medium red tin box single 25c. Ordered by mail, 40c. LAMP CAP Afro-American Co. J. H. MURPHY, Manager. C. & P. Phone. Mt Vernon 2923. UP-TOWN OFFICE: 1320 Druid Hill Avenue. O & P. Phone. Madison 342. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Payable In Advance One Year.....One Dollar Six Months.....Fifty Cents Three Months.....Forty Cents Single Copy.....Three Cents Postage Prepaid by Publishers. Outside of the United State the price is double. Entered at the Baltimore Post Office second-class matter We are not responsible for the return or preservation of unsolicited contributions on any subject. All articles sent to this office for publication, must have the writer's signature or otherwise such article will be ignored. Churches and others having news notices will please have the same in the office by Thursday to insure publication in the week's issue. Correspondents will please have all communication, in the office by noon on Wednesdays. All communications intended for publication should be addressed to THE AMERICAN LEDGER, 623 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, MARCH 1. 1913 The Mexicans have a novel and foreible way of practicing the recall of Presidents. The lawyers, doctors, teachers, business men and other leaders (?) of Northwest Baltimore can learn some valuable lessons from the East Baltimore Improvement Association Judging from the social columns of our paper, it is a hard thing to tell just when the Lenten season begins. Sackcloth and ashes are indeed things of the past. Original colored Democrats are as thick as flies around the molasses barrel. MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL SCHOOL The suggestion that has been made to turn over the old buildings of the white Polytechnic Institute for use as a manual training school for colored pupils should meet a hearty response and encouragement among the colored people of the city. The need of such a school, run distinct from other schools, is growing more apparent each year. A large number of boys who otherwise would stay in school and become useful and practical citizens, drop out each year because the school does not meet their needs. Though it took a number of years to gain its present prestige, the Polytechnic Institute for whites is growing in attendance and usefulness each year. Its graduates are being eagerly sought, and the success of many attests its great value. The fact that the city is spending $1,000,000 for new buildings for the institute is an evidence that the community places a high estimate upon its usefulness. THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN MARYLAND There are very many earnest intelligent and thrifty colored men in this state who are seriously debating the best course for Afro-American voters to pursue in the election next fall. Of course we are not of that group who lament the passing of the Republican party. We believe in Progressive principles, and therefore it is a matter of principle and not mea with us. It is too late in the day to debate the question whether we have sincere white friends in all of the great political parties. That we have such friends in all of the parties can not be denied. This being a fact, we should come forward with a program of those things which peculiarly effect us and our interest, and stand ready to give our support and votes to the men who pledge themselves to our program, whether they be Democrats, Progressives or Republicans. It is all the quintessence of non-sense to be talking about the Republicans and Progressives getting together so as to elect a legislature in order to prevent a democrat from being elected United States Senator. It is a very small matter who is elected to the Senate as compared with our rights, and a fair opportunity right here in Maryland. We know well how very friendly the late Mayor Latrobe was to our interests, although a Democrat. And while we did not vote for the present Mayor of this city, yet it is a fact that Mr. Preston is very far from being a "Negro hater." On the other hand, we elected Mr. Goldsborough as Governor, and what has he to his credit on our behalf? We forbear to go into details. The simple asking of the question is sufficient. As we see it, we ought to stand ready to work for and vote for such nominees on the state Legislative ticket, whether they are Democrats, Progressives, or Republicans, who will solemnly promise, in case of their election, that, First: They will interest themselves in securing more liberal appropriations for the educational and charitable institutions of the state for our people. Second: That in case they are elected they will not support or vote for any disfranchising amendments, or "jim-crow" legislation. This should be our program of procedure, and we should in good faith, support and vote for those men who will so pledge themselves on our behalf. And we should not hesitate, for one moment, to turn down any Progressive or Republican whose attitude towards the above program is not entirely above suspicion. DO WE REALLY DESIRE CIVIL RIGHTS What a strange question to ask? And yet here is ample grounds for the asking of such a question The Public Service Commission has recently decided in favor of the contention of Mr. Ashbie Hawkins, with respect to the case of Mr. T. W. Turner, represented by Mr. Hawkins before that tribunal. We congratulate, most warmly, Mr. Hawkins. But what has that to do with the question asked at the head of this present article Certainly, we must appear to very many of our white fellow-citizens as a joke." We do not like to be told that we are an "emotional" people, working rather through impulse than from conviction and principle. It is a small matter what we like to be told, what we need to appreciate is the truth. For at least twenty long years, no colored man in this community has been more insistent in pointing out the proper course of procedure for the race in the enjoyment of full and complete civil rights, than Mr. W. Ashbie Hawkins. Nor is that all. Mr. Hawkins has ever been ready, fee or no fee, to lead off in all such public service for his race. There have been others, all along, who have stood with Mr. Hawkins. But, what is the naked truth of the situation. We have acted like a set of crying babies. The most of us seem to appreciate just what ought to be done, but with one consent, as it were, standing back waiting for some body to do for us what we ought gladly do for ourselves. Under such circumstances any reasonable man would ask the question, "Do we really desire Civil Rights?" Ask such a question because it is not one of ability. The Negro people of this community have sufficient ability to do what they desire in the premises. It is not a question of ability, but one of will. We deliberately will to do nothing but "discuss" the matter. For fear that it may be said that it takes large money to go into the courts and fight for our rights, and that large money the race does not possess, we have simply to point to the innumerable "social clubs" among colored people which infest this city from one end to the other. Indicative of the lucrative financial ability of the race we have but to call to mind the many "swell affairs" constantly given every season by the four hundred, as well as the four thousand. Any Negro with common-sense ought to blush when it is alleged that we are too poor to see that THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER The John A. Rankin Memorial Hospital, which was recently dedicated at Tuskegee Institute the law is fairly enforced between man and man. It is simply not true. The white people know that it is not true. They also know that we have not gotten to that point where we fully appreciate the importance cf such fundamental questions. They know that we prefer to suffer discrimination and "jim-crowism" than financially inconvenience ourselves to wipe out such discriminations. Any race of people who prefer to absolutely throw away thousands of dollars each year in patronizing "jim-crow" discriminating places, rather than practice sufficient self-denial to use money for the purpose of overthrowing such discriminations deserves to be pitied. But, surely, in such an abnormal Negro population, possessed by Baltimore, with such an array of professional and business men, it is simply amazing that there does not exist in every ward of this city a small group of patriotic Afro-Americans who meet periodically to inform and educate themselves, as well as to gather funds for their common defense. Until something of this kind is done we shall continue to be the laughing stock of sensible men. We have in the city of Baltimore able and devoted colored lawyers, both capable and honest. We have at our command more money than is needed. What we need to do is to systematically organize a group of patriotic men and women in each ward of the city who have such a profound appreciation of civil rights that they are ready to fight to the end of the chapter for the same. Groups of people in each ward of sufficient intelligence and patriotism as to be able to co-operate one with the other in any given case or undertaking, constitute our most pressing need. And, since a beginning must be made by some one, there is no better qualified person for such work than Mr. Hawkins himself. We respectfully suggest to him the propriety of making a beginning by appointing a half dozen men, in as many wards, that is, one from each ward, who will in turn make a start by selecting a few level-headed men and women, from that particular ward, to meet periodically for such purposes. Later, these circles could be introduced into the other wards of the city. These circles taken together would fairly constitute an 'Afro-American Civic League.' What we really need is a comparatively small group of men and women in each of the twenty four wards of the city whose only object is, to 'give' and not to 'get.' This fundamental principle, of itself, would certainly prevent it from being to large or unwieldy. About The Country The new-six story headquarters for the Odd Fellows of Georgia, at Atlanta is now ready for occupancy. The Negro Emancipation Commission of Pennsylvania has had introduced into the Pennsylvania legislature a bill asking for the appropriation of $75,000 more toward getting the exposition ready, for next fall. The State has already given $20,000 toward the project, $16,000 of which has been used. The Philadelphia Courant, edited by A. P. Caldwell is opposed to the additional appropriation. Mr. and Mrs W. H. Roberts, proprietors of the Eureka Drug store, Indianapolis, have opened a branch store in the same city. Mr. and Mrs. Dabney Dobson of, New York formerly of this city, are visiting his mother and sisters at 2123 Druid Hill avenue. EDITORIAL COMMENT --- Man. The big white man is the first to organize a stock company; the first to patronize the enterprises of his race; the first to help the struggling young white man or woman who is trying to succeed. Mark you, now this is the "big" white man. The "big" Negro is the last one to go into the stock company after it has been organized; the last to patronize the enterprises of his race; the last to even find out that a young colored man or woman had even wanted to succeed. Now, mark you, this is the "big" Negro. There are exceptions about 1000 miles apart—Dallas Express. Lincoln and Douglass. So much has been said about Lincoln and Douglass and so much more can be said that there seemingly is no danger of the genius of this generation exhausting itself. Both were self-made. Both rose to the top of the great stream of life by the moral and intellectual buoyancy, and either with marvelous strength pulled upward and onward against the current. Lincoln came out of the loins of the "poor white trash" of the South, and Douglass without knowing a father or having the care of a father or mother, merely vegetated amidst conditions of villainy and brutality Lincoln had the white man's inalienable right, of freedom. Douglass had the inalienable right which the white man assigned to the Negro—of slavery. Both grew great and achieved fame—Lincoln great in state, office and deeds and, above all, in humanity; Douglass came from further down than Lincoln, but rose to equal heights. Douglass did not proclaim the Negro free, but put it into the hearts of white men to fight for his freedom. The boom of Grant's cannon was the echo of Douglass words and the execution of Lincoln's proclamation. Both these great men have gone into history to stay—one as the unsullied soldier of the greatest mortal movement of the world; in which he struck the most telling blows, never allowing his banner to trail, and the other was a man whose character will make him the model for future generations. May his tribe increase—St. Louis Argus. Race Patronage Without malice to any man, and with good will to all, in the interest of race pride. The Independent believes that the white collector in the same business that the Negro is doing, ought to be displaced with the black collector. The Negro ought to have race pride enough to do this, without causing any disturbance in the business community. The white press does not have to make any such appeal to the white man. Out of race unity, out of race pride and loyalty, he stands by his race, trades with the business men of his race, and every enterprise in which he is engaged. It is the Negro alone that turns himself down in business. Let us imitate the white man in his business in his race loyalty, in his race pride, in his character, in his virtues and in his manhood. We have children to be provided for, and if we did not patronize Negro men, who are in business today, there will be nothing for our children to do. The white merchant will not employ your son to sell his goods,the white insurance man and bank will not employ your son or daughter,except in the most menial services,though you would like to see your child engaged in a clean,commercial business. Let us dispace,or at least more equally divide,the business between the white collector and the black one. Atlanta Independent. Catholic Prelate's Strong Words. "Color is a mere incident. Children of God have as much right to be pleased with one color as another, and to think in this case that we are better only shows our silliness and our ignorance. Against this ridiculous prejudice Catholics are banded to protest most strongly and continuously. When that prejudice enters into a mind there is no true Catholic city, and I am anxious that the white Catholic city, will agree with me in this matter. This is the only country where there should be no prejudice, because it is the country for the equality of men, the prime doctrine of the constitution, but one class did not live up to it and made one class servants of another. Fortunately this did not last, and all were put on the same level. Yet many whites remain non-American, but wherever the Catholic church has sway this prejudice has been wiped away."—Archbishop Ireland in recent address. Yes. Some Mortified The Negro companies that are to be in the inaugural parade must feel considerably mortified (?) and humilated (?) (over the fact that Gov. Blease refused to allow the South Carolina Guards to participate in the affair on account of them.—Rock Hill (S. C.) Messenger. Queen's Rally at Trinity A. M. E. Church A queen's rally, at which $166.26 was raised, was held at Trinity A. M. E. Church Friday night, under the auspices of the Minnie L. Gaines Sunshine Circle. The queens, with their attendants assembled in the lecture room of the church, and marched to the main auditorium where the reports were read The herald, Mrs. Jennie H Ross, invited each queen with her retinue to ascend the throne, after which the reports were read. The queen of Germany, represented by Mrs. Martha Thompson, raised the highest amounit, $29.16. Mr. Wilbert J. Henry was lord chamberlain. Mrs. Maggie Tucker, who represented Sweden, was second, raising $25.35. Mr. John W. Grooms was lord chamberlain. Japan, which was represented by, Mrs Laua Johnson, with Mr. Thomas J. Holliday as lord chamberlain, reported $22.90. Mrs. Mary J., Brown reported for England $20.90. Mr. William A. Barnes was her lord chamberlain. Mrs. Mamie R. Bruce, who was queen of Belgium, reported$16.23. Rev. A. L. Gaines, pastor of the churchcomplimented the queens upon their success. A collation was served to the queens and their coworkers, Wednesday night. Large Fire At Wythevil e. Wytheville, Va. Feb. 26 -At a recent fire here the Masonic Temple, A. M. E. Church and large store were destroyed. Rev. C. H. Stepteau has returned to his home in Baltimore, after visiting his mother, who has been ill at her home here. She is now in much improved condition. CELEBRATED 20TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The Occasion Was Celebrated by Mrs. And Mrs. Joseph Mills Last Thursday Mr and Mr. Joseph Mills, of 818 S. Eutaw street, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary Thursday evening., February 20. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion. At the strain of wedding march, her attendants, Misses Helen Bishop and Esther Dyson Smith, entered the parlor. Mrs. Mills followed, leaning upon the arm of other husband. Her gown was of ivory satin with handsome crystal and rhinestone trimmings. Rev. Joseph Wheeler officiated as master of ceremonies. A most enjoyable evening was spent after which the guests were ushered into the dining room where the table was laden with all the delicacies of the season. Mr. and Mrs. Mills were the recipients of many handsome' and useful presents. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Basil Wison, Mr. and Mrs. William Kimble, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Norris, Mr. and Mrs. James Deory, Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. John Rawlings, Mr. and Mrs. William Toye, Mrs. Martha Hackett, Mrs. Mamie Gordon, Mrs. Clarence Bush Mrs. Ella Henson, Mrs. Kate Jackson, Mrs. Hattie Woods, Mrs. W. H. Wilson, Mrs. Mary Tankard, Mrs. Mary Bishop, Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, Mrs. Emma Cotton, Mrs. Belle Wallace, Mrs. Alice Greene, Mrs. Mamie Stewart, Mrs. Ida Brown, Mrs. Rachel Tucker, Ida Amelia Davis, Mrs. Louisa Holland, Mrs. Mary Ross, Mrs. George Taylor, Mr. Eliza Johnson Mrs. John Chew, Miss Hattie RedCross, Miss Sophia Johnson, Miss Bessie Burke, Miss Louisa Edmonds, Miss Annie Williams, Miss Thekla Henson, Miss Elizabeth Greene, Miss Katie Jolley, Miss Marcella Jolly, Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, Mr. John Toadwin, Mr. George Williams, Mr. Charles Tolson, Mr. I. P. Brown, Mr. Benjamin Burke, Mr. John W. Brown, Mr. Howard Jackson, Mr. John Bailey, Mr. Geoge B. Brown, Mr. Murray Thomas, Mr. John Makall, Mr. Daniel Harcum, Mr. William Bennett Mr. Herbert Williams, Brig. Gen. Lewis E. Williams, Mr. Alexander Gross, Prof. Oscar Johnson, and Mr. Addison Wanns. Mrs. Mills is the superintendent of the Sunday School of John Wesley M. E. Church. Hiawatha Association Given A Dance Several hundred ladies and gentlemen attended a pretty arranged reception and dance given by the Hiawatha association at Good Hope Hall Wednesday night. The block in which the hall is located was lined with carriages and taxicabs. The ladies were stylishly gowned and the gentlemen wore the conventional evening dress. The dance program was under the direction of Professor Richard Emory and the Goldfield Orchestra discoursed the music. At a late hour a sumptuous supper was served under the direction of Mr. Major Otho. Following supper dancing was resumed and early Thursday morning the guests departed for home, praising their hosts for the splendid provisions made for their enjoyment. The Hiawatha Association is a beneficial and social organization, and its memers are well known South Baltimoreans. The association is now.planning for the annual St. Patrick's dance, which will be given at Good Hope Hall, Monday evening, March 17 The officers of the association are: Messrs. William Smith, president; Charles Brown,'vice president; James Hart, recording secretary; Charles Otho, financial secretry; Edgar Palmer, treasurer; William Brown, sergeant-arms; Walter Smith' manager; Horace Watts, chaplain, and Charles Mitchell, marshal. Other members of the association are: Messrs. Frederick Waters, Clarence Butler, Herbert Davis, Garfield Lawson, Vannie Lee, David Phillips, Charles Hunt, Henson Harge, James Harge, Eugene Minor, Clarence Beads, John Green, Jame Hopkins, William Otho George Butler, Ernest Jenifer, William Wright, Norman Palmer, Walter Smith and Major Otho. HARRIS—In memory of Elizabeth J. Harris, who departed this life one year ago, March 2, 1912. Gone but not fogotten. Rest for thy toils are over Rest from all pain and care Rest for the weary ways are over Rest from all labor now. Now sickness and tears are over Rest for thy fevered brain Where not a care shall stir the mind Or sorrow entrance find Why should I sigh and morn For God has called his own But in my heart in every woe Still say thy will be done. By her loving friend, Carrie A. Dennis. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear brother Warner Townsley, who departed this life seven years ago. February 28.1906. A loving one from us has gone. A voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. By his sisters, Ella Muse, Matie Robinson, Susie T. Townsley In sad but loving rememory of my dear sister Mrs. Lucy Davis, who departed this life one year ago today February 17th 1912. She passed away like a summer Was scarcely a parting sigh She passed away from this dark world To dwell with Christ on high. By her loving sister Clementine White. In sad but loving remembrance of my dear sister, Josephine James, who departed this life one year ago March 4, 1912. I will cling to the hope to meet her again. When my task on earth is over, For she is not gone forever. I know, Just a little while before. Her busy hands are folded, Her trials on earth are done Her trouble are all ended, Her heavenly crown is won. By her sister, Annie Graham. Death has robbed me of a chum Whom I love so dear. She has been gone to day one year, But still I miss her here. In my friend, Belle Dorsey. 一 HARRIS—In sad but loving remembrance of our dear son, Robert S. who departed this life nine years ago. February 29, 1904. It has been nine sad and dreary years. Since we were forced to part. But the memory of our darling, Still is fresh with in our hearts. Life's storm will soon be ended And the evening bells will toll. When our hearts will know no sorrow When the pearly grates unfold. By his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Harris 2045 Division street. STANLEY—In sad but loving remembrance of my beloved sister, Mary E. Stanley, who departed this life eleven years ago today, February 25th, 1902. At Rest My dear sister is sleeping So free from pain. Oh! wake her not sweet spirit, To suffer here again. She slumbers so soundly, Do let her sleep on; Her sufferings are over Her troubles are o'er. Oh! think how she suffered, And endured such great pain Through the long night hours; As we soothed her in vain. Till God in his mercy Sent down from above; An angel to whisper A message of love. Eleven years has passed, My heart is still sore. As time flies on I miss her more. She sleeps. I leave her In peace to rest. The parting seemed painful, But God knoweth best. A CARD OF THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Cooper and family wish to thank their many friends for their sympathy following the death of their daughter, Sadye M. Cooper, of 1417 Jefferson street, Monday February 10, 1913. Funeral services were held at her late home, 1417 Jefferson street, Thursday, February 13, 1913. Interment was in Laurel Cemetery. Also thank their friends and relatives for the floral designs. By Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Cooper. Dearest sister thou hast left us. We thy loss most deeply feel; But 'tis God who hast bereft us, He can all our sorrow heal. By her sisters and brothers. Mrs. Leonnora A. Shannon Dead Mrs. Leonora A. Shannon, wife of John S. Shannon, departed this life in full triumph of faith on Friday morning, February 21st. She was born at Barbadoes, West India Islands, August 26, 1862. She came to this city in the autumn of 1872. She was united in marriage to John S. Shannon in this city on the 14th of June. 1882 by the Rev. John A. Holmes. In 1883 she professed saving faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and united with Metropolitan M. E. Church, of this city, continuing a faithful and efficient member until the day of her death; regular and constant in her attendance, enjoying the confidence and esteem of the pastor and members. She was a constant and conscientious Christian evidencing the faith in her life, her walk, conversion and work. She was confined to her room by sickness, February 12, 1913, and remained there until her death. Beloved by relatives, friend and acquaintances. Her funeral which took place from the Metropolitan M. E. Church, Sunday February 23, at 2.30 p. m., was largely attended. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. She was a good woman and full of Holy Spirit. She is survived by her husband, John S. Shannon; two brothers, Joseph W. Padmore of East Orange. N. J., and John R. Padmore of Georgetown Demerara, British Guiana, S. A.; two nieces, Mrs. Lenora Leonnell of this city and Mrs. Elfrida Scott of Washington, D. C., and two nephews, Thorald Padmore of Charleston, S. C., and Rev. L. B. West of Charlotte. N. C. Mrs. Shannon was a member of the Home Missionary Society, Dorsic Circles, Kings Daughters of the Metropolitan M. E. Church, the Y. W. C. A., and Empty Stocking Circle, all of which she took an active part in their work. Mary C. Ceasar Departed this life on the 25th inst. after a brief illness. Mary C. Ceasar, the beloved wife of the late Henry Ceasar. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from Metropolitan M. E. Church, Saturday, March 1st, 1913, at 2 p.m. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Funeral was in charge of undertaker Samuel T. Hemsley, 945 Druid Hill avenue. Ozzella E. Wade Mrs. Ozella E. Wade, formerly Miss Ozella E. Tabbs, of this city, departed this life in Washington at her late residence, 530 You Street, Sunday, February 16, at 8:30 o'clock in full triumph of faith. Funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock high mass from St. Agustine Episcopal Church. A CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Lavinia Thompson and Mrs. Lavinia A. Woingust assume this method of thanking their many friends for their szmpathy in the hours of their recent bereavement of our son and brother Samuel W. Thompson, son of the late Charles W. Thompson, 233 McEldery street, January 25, 1913, and for their many floral designs. Mrs. Lavinia Thompson, mother; Mrs. Lavinia A. Woingust, sister. CARDS OF THANKS I want to thank my friends for their many expressions of sympathy for their floral tributes and many kindnesses following the recent death of my wife, Mrs. Rachel Wheeler. Enoch Wheeler. Mrs. Mand Gross and daughter desire to thank their many friends for their extreme kindness during the illness and bereavement of their dear husband and father, Leon P. Gross. A Reception A reception to the 115 converts in the recent revival at Centennial M. E. Church was held at the church Monday night. The last quarterly conference for the present conference year was held at the church last Friday night. District Superintendent Joseph Wheeler presided. Rev. Dr. D. W. Shaw is the pastor of the church. A Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parker, of 1202 Park avenue, gave a dinner on Monday evening in the honor of Mrs. Cornelius Johnson and her two children, of Atlantic City. They will leave today for Calvert county, to make a short visit to her parents and friends. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER Unique and Instructive Entertainment. Entitled "The Garden of the Hesperides." Under the auspices of the Choir of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, Dolphin and Etting Streets. March 3rd, 4th and 5th. 1913. "THE GROUND OF THE NEGRO'S HOPE," a Great Lecture by A Great Orator and Scholar, Rev. P. O'Connell, D. D., Howard University. At Grace Presbyterian Church. Friday. March 7th, 1913, at 8 P. M. Silver Offering at the Door. Mrs. Alice Taylor, Chairman. Rev. W. E. Williams. Minister. HEAR The Hon. Harry S. Cummings at St. Paul M. E Church, Monday evening March 10th, at 8.20 o'clock subject, "Fifty Years of Freedom and the Blessings it has Brought.," under the auspices of the Brotherhood. Good singing. Come. see and hear. Thos. S. Tilden, Chair. Thos. H. Franklin, Pres. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor. 3-1-8-in ANNUAL WOMEN'S DAY 3 P. M., Organization Hour. Prominent Speakers. Mrs. M. L. Gaines and others. Recitation, Miss Laura Logan. 7.30 P. M., Mass Meeting. Speakers: Mrs. M. F. Sydes, Mrs Annie McMechen, Mrs. D. D. Turpeau and Mrs. Rosa Martin. Miss Julia Thornton, President Mrs. Laura Banks, Vice President Mrs. A. L. Waters. Secretary. Mrs. Sallie Baskerville, Treasurer Birihday Dinner Mrs. Lillie Rice gave a birthday dinner at her home. 335 W. Preston street, last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Jonhson and daughters, of Atlantic City, were among those present. For Sale HOMESEEKERS. ATTENTION! Now is the time to select your home for the Spring. We are offering for sale a number of homes in Northwest Baltimore on easy terms of a small deposit and the balance in weekly or monthly payments. It will pay you to get our lists. We have for sale houses in het. 1000 block Argyie avenue. 1100 block Argyle avenue. 1200 block Argyle avenue. 1300 block Argyle avenue. 1500 block Argyle avenue. 1700 block Druid Hill avenue. 2200 block Druid Hill avenue. 1400 block Myrtle avenue. 1300 block Carey street. 600 block Mosher street. 1000 block Carrolton avenue. 1300 block Stricker street. 400 block Gilmor street. 700 block Baker street. 300 block Mount street. 500 block Mount street. and a number of other houses in the Northwest section. Write for list and particulars or call and see us. HOMESEEKERS REALTY CO. 11 E. Fayette Street John Wesley M. E. Church. Sunday at 11 a.m., the pastor will begin his second series of sermons, subject, "Hypocrisy." Telephone, Madison 435 Colored Young Womens Christian Association 1200 Druid Hill Ave. Religious services, Sunday at 5 P.M. We wish to inform strange young women of good moral character that we furnish good lodging at reasonable rates Employment Bureau Open from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Classes in embroidery, stenciling, leather darning and brass work are conducted every Monday evening at a reasonable rate. Bible study every Tuesday at S.P.M. Everybody welcome. Mrs. M. E. Murghy, pres. Miss Emma Bright, Sect. Miss Sadie Chew, Sect. of the Employment Bureau. 15-22-in. Bridge Work $5.00. Fillings 50 cents Gold $1.00. Crown and Bridge Work $2.00 to $5.00. All work done by Small Payments. EASY TERMS EXAMINATION FREE 118 W. LEXINGTON ST. SPECIAL NOTICES Be sure to come to the Song Recital on Palm Sunday, at 5 p. m., the Lend a Hand Cierle of Bethel Church has engaged four of Baltimore's best known singers for that day. Their names will appear in our next issue. Mrs. Burke, Pres. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor. A Trombone Recital by Mr. Clarence T. Bowman, supported by the Cresant Concert Orchestra, at Oak street A. M. E. Church, Oak street near 24th street, Tuesday March 11, 1913, 7:30 p. m. Admission to all 10c. Please come early. Take Maryland avenue or Roland Park car, get off at 24th street walk one block west around the corner. SPECIAL NOTICE. You are cordially invited to attend the A. C. E. League at Waters A. M. E. Church this Sunday at 6.30 p. m., special song services have been arranged by the president Miss Mamie Woolford. Everybody welcome. C. A. Carey. secretary. THE AGED HOME THE AGED HOME Aisquith and Lexington streets, Sunday, Macrh 2, at 3 p. im., Rev. J. A. Briscoe and his members will worship and give Communion. Let all the churches come and help. Subject of sermon: "The God of all Comfort," by Rev. J. A. Briscoe. AGENTS Something New Selling this newly patented Brands Cigar Light. It is operated with one hand; gives an installation that is pressed. No electricity, no battery, no wires, non-oxposive. Striking light without the aid of a cigarette, as jet, whatever and wherever it is wanted. Works with one band and never fails. Something now. Big demand. Selling this newly patented Brandt Cigar Light. Is operated with one hand; gives an instantaneous light every time the button is pressed. No electricity, no moisture, no heat. Strikes light without the aid of matches. Light your pipe, cigar cigarette, gas jet, whichever and wherever it is wanted. Works with one band and never falls. Fashionable. Receives one. Write quick for whole sale terms and prices. S. K. Brant Lighter Co. 42 Hudson St. WHATCOAT M. E. CHURCH, Franklin and Pine Sts."King's Hill' Rev. Alfred Young. Pastor. Residence: 618 Dolphin Street. 11 a. m., Preaching by the Pastor. Holy Communion. 3 p. m., Sunday School. 4.30 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Pastor, Choir, and Congregaton will visit Sharp St. Memorial M. E. Chnrech. Rev. Alfred Young will preach. Subject."Hot Shot." W. C. Tongue. Supt. M. E. Cooper. Pres. Epw. League AMES MEM. M. E. CHURCH Carey and Baker Sts. Rev. W. S. Thomas, Pastor. 11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor. 2 p.m., Sunday School. 4 p.m., Sermon by the pastor. 5 p.m., Epworth League. 8 p.m., Sermon by Pastor. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH Lexington and East Sts. Rev. C. G. Cummings, B D. Pastor. 9.30 a.m., Bible Class 11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor. Subject: "The Right of Way for Christ." 2:30 p. m., Sunday School. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., The Lord's Supper. Strangers Cordially Welcomed Chas. T. Stewart, Supt. Leon Carrington, Pres E. L ST. PAUL M. E. CHURCH Saratoga and Carey Sts. Rev. S. H. Norwood, Pastor 574 Oxford'Street. 11 a. m., Preaching by Dr. Thomas H. Lee. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School 5 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., Final Sacrament of the Conference Year. Every member will please be at Communion Service. CENTENNIAL M.E. CHURCH Cor. Caroline and Bank Sts Rev. D. W. Shaw, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by Pastor. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. Wm. L. Gibson, Supt. 5 p. m., Epworth League. 8 p. m., Special Sermon to Invincible Co. No. 11, U. B. Knghtis of Pythias. JOHN WESLEY M. E. CHURCH Dr. Ernest Lyon, Pastor 11 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor, who will begin his second of a series of sermons. Subject: "Hypocrisy." 3 p. m., Dr. Thomas, pastor of Ames Memorial and his choir and congregation. 8 p. m., Sermon by Dr. Williams, of La Platta, Md. EASTERN M. E. CHURCH McElderry St., and Patterson Park Ave. Rev. S. R. Hughes, Pastor. 11 a. m., Pastor. Subject: "Three Heroes" 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3 p. m., Irev. R. S. Bedford. 7 p. m., Epworth League 8 p. m., The Lord's Supper. 200 Drum Hin Avenue SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd, 1913, 5 P. M. Mrs. Hannah Smith, of Boston, will make an address Mme. Helen Cooper will assist with the musical program. M. E. Murphy, President. E. E.Bright, Secretary C. Y. W. C. A. 1200 Druid Hill Avenue, New Members' Day, Sunday, March 9, 1913. from 5 to 6 P. M. This day has been set apart by the Association for the purpose of meeting those ladies who gave their names as new members during the recent Conference at Bethel Church. They, and all others who desire, to join us in our efforts to benefit the young womanhood of our race, are earnestly urged to be present. M. E. Murphy, Pres. E. E. Bright, Sec. C. Davage, Chair. of Kings Daughters. CANJILE RALLY The first Sunday in March, at Pennsylvania A. M. E. Zion Church Preaching 11 A. M., and 8 P. M., by Bishop George Lincoln Blackwell, L. L. D, of Philadelphia, Pa. 3 P. M., by Rev. L. S. Flagg, D. D., of St. John A. M. E. Church, with his famous choir and congregation. The Candle Rally will consist of 24 candles to reperent the Apostles and Patriarchs. Each member to carry a candle. Come and hear these able divines. Rev. J. Wm. McDonald, Pastor. A Mid Winter Welcome Wednesday, February 26, Thursday and Friday the 27 and 28. Armenta Cox, President; M. V. King secretary; Rosie Lawson, Treasurer. 3 t. THE SECOND ANNUAL MOCK CONFERENCE will be given at Handy Memorial A. M. E. Chapel, Baker and Bruce streets, Friday night, March 7th, 1913, by Handy Circle. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. Harriet Passey, President; Miss Dollie Diggs, vice president; Mrs. Matilda Pratt, secretary; Mrs. Ferrie Moore. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Druid Hill Ave and Lanvale St. Rev. D. G. Hill, Pastor 11 a.m., Sermon by the Pastor. 3.00 p. m., Sunday School. 6.00 p. m., Allen C. E. L. Meeting. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor. WATERS A. 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 by the Allen League. 7.30 p. m., Sermon by the Pastor TRINITY A. M. E. CHURCH Linden Ave. and Biddle St. Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., Pastor 11 a. m., Sermon by pastor. Subject "Preaching of Another Gospel Accursed." 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 6.30 p. m., A. C. E. League 7.30 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Dr. S.E. Maloney. Holy Communion. T. J. Holliday. Supt. Miss A. L. Martin, president ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH Lexington and Carlton Sts. Rev. P. J. Jordan, Pastor Services for Sunday, March 2, 1913. 11 a.m., Sermon by Rev. T.O.Wilson 2.30 p. m. Sunday School. Special service. 3 p. m., Sermon by Rev. F. R. Wili- iams. 4.30 p. m., Allen League. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. P. H.Green and Communion Service. We desire and welcome the presence of all who come. H. D. Brent, Supt. S. S. Wm. Butler, Pres. A. C. E. HANDY MEM. A. M. E. CHURCH Cor. Baker and Bruce Sts. Rev. John Offer Custis, Pastor. 1514 Druid Hill Ave. An Old-time Quarterly Meeting 9:30 a.m., Sunday.School. 11 a.m., Sermon by Rev. P. W. Wortham, D. D., P. E. 2:30 p.m., Sunday School. 1 p.m., Free lunch to all that worship with us. 3:30 p.m., "The Lessons From The Life of Bishop Richard Allen. Mrs. Martha Thompson, presiding. Singing. Volunteer Choir. Prayer, Mrs. Mary Holland. Scripture Lesson, Miss Rosa Pierson. Solo. Mrs. Susan Williams and Organist. Mrs. Joseph Williams. Orratess, Mrs. Ruth M. Collett. Rally Song: "The Church is Moving on." Mrs. Annie M. Wortham & Co. Offering. 6:30 p.m., A. C. E. League. Mr. Samuel E. Robinson, Pres. and Chairman of Program. 8 p. m., Baptism and Holy Communion, Mrs. Susan Williams, Chairman. GRACE PRESBYTER'N CHURCH, Dolphin and Etting Sts. Rev. W. E. Williams, D. D., Minister. The Manse, 628 W. Lanvale Street. 11 a. m., Sermon by Minister. 3 p. m., Sunday School 8 p. m., Sermon to Coachmen Union. Subject: "Furious Driving." Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Seats Free. All Welcome. CHRIST INSTITUTE Dr. G. W. Kennard, Pastor. Ensor Street. 11 a. m., Sermon by Rev. Abraham Hill. 2.30 p. m., Sunday School. 8 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Hertzfeld, the Converted Jew. Come and hear him. All are invited. GILLIS MEM. M. P. CHURCH Stockton Street near W. Baltimore Rev. B. H. Knight, Pastor. 10 a m., Class. 11 a. m., Preaching Rev. Bagwell. 2 p. m., Sunday School. 3.30 p. m., Rev. Dr. J. G. Martin and Congregation. 6.30 p. m., C. E. L. 8 p. m., Sermon by pastor. Commun- ion. G. W. Fowler, Pres. C. E. L. T. H. McGowan, Supt. ST. JAMES U. A. M. E. CHURCH 806 W. Pratt Street Rev. G. B. Singleton, Pastor. A Grand Christian Union, Sunday, March 1st. 11.80 a.m. Sister E. Moore, the real Evangelist. 3 p. m., Rev. Whitaker and Choir. Sermon by Rev. Joshua Cornish. 8.80 p. m., Sermon by Rev. Sister Toliver, a real soul-stirring ministers. All are invited Mrs. E. Mason, Sec'y. Great Temperance Demonstration by the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church and Sunday School, Sunday Afternoon and Evening, March 9th, at 2:30 and 7:30 P. M. At 2:30 in Sunday School. Address by Rev. D. D. Turpeau and other prominent persons. Attractive exercises to follow. 7.30 p.m., Great Platform meeting and Patriotic demonstration. Address by Hon. Wm.H. Anderson, superintendent of Anti-Saloon League of Maryland. Hon. William H. Cochran and Mr. George Simms, Esq. J. Edward Johnson, president. J. A. Holmes, pastor. George A. Owens, Sup. John Wesley M. E. Church, Sunday at 11 a.m., the Pastor will begin his second series of sermons, subject: 'Hypocrisy.' Y. M. C. A. AT HOME 1619 Drnid Hill Auenue Sunday, March 1st. The speaker— THE STATE OF MARYLAND Pocomoke City, Feb. 27.—Mrs. Gertrude Downing, wife of Mr. George Downing died in Philadelphia Tuesday of last week. The funeral was held here at Mount Zion M. E. Church last Thursday at 2 p. m. The services were conducted by Rev. Asbury Marshall. Miss Katie Quinn and Mr. Raymond Purnell were quietly married here last Wednesday night. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John S. Collins, pastor of St. John A. M. E. Church. The morning service Sunday at Zion M. E. Church was conducted by Rev. Charles Hargis. Rev Silas Sturgis preached in the evening. The services at St. John's A. M. E. Church were largely attended Sunday. Rev. Silas Sturgis preached a very pleasing sermon at 11 a.m., and Rev. John P. Long preached at night. Sunday was Women's Day at Georgetown A. M. E. Church. Hayre de Grace Items (Special to The Airo-American Ledger.) Havre de Grace, Md., Feb. 27. Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Pritchett was tendered a surprise Thursday night by the members, friends and well wishers of St. James A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Frances Skinner is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Summer, of Baltimore. Mrs. Laura Mitchell gave a fine concert here Monday night for the benefit of the Sunday School. Miss Victoria Smith, of Washington, D. C., has returned to her home after an extended visit to Havre de Grace. The last quarterly conference for the present conference year was held at St. James A. M. E. Church. Reports showed that the congregation were in a fair condition. Rev. James Pritchett, pastor. Miss Lillie Galoway, daughter of Mrs. Annie Galoway, is confined to her home with illness. Mrs. Hattie Richardson and Mrs. Hester Gillis gaves a parlor, social at the residence of Mrs. Rosie Cains for the benefit of St. James A. M. E. Church. Catonsville Happenings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Catonsville, Md., Feb. 27.—Dr. Brown has opened an office at 145 Winters avenue, the home of Mr. Oden Williams. His office day is Tuesday. Catonsville parents can feel proud of the good work being done by their children at the industrial school under the careful training of Miss Lelia White. Mrs. Elsie Rawling has been confined to her home with the grip. She is out again. An effort is being made to organize a lodge of the Independent Order of St. Luke. "The Mystic Ship," a sacred concert, under the leadership of Mrs. Annie Brown the evangelist, drew a record breaking crowd to Grace A. M. E. Church, Sunday at S.p. m. Long before the hour for the concert all seats were taken. The concert was a success, many attending from Baltimore and surrounding suburban places. She will preach her farewell sermon this Sunday night. There were 77 conversions up to Sunday. Mrs. William Jackson, of 16 Winters avenue, has just returned from a short trip to Atlantic City, where she was the guest of her sister-in-law, Miss Ida V. Jackson, 23 N. Kentney avenue. N. Renee Mrs. Clara Hall lost $5.00 at Grace Church, Sunday night. She secured the key from the sexton Monday morning and after careful search found it. Salisbury Notes (Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Salisbury, Md., Feb. 25.—Dancy Jones, of Hartford, Conn., is visiting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. D. W. Jones The union Sunday service will be held this Sunday at the A. M. E. Zion Church. The choir of John Wesley M. E. Church gave a sacred concert at the church Sunday evening. The Ministerial Union celebrated the birthday of Frederick Douglass at their regular meeting Monday. The principal address was delivered by Rev. E. D. W. Jones. The ministers discussed the life and character of Douglass at length. Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Snow Hill, Md., Feb. 27.—Mr. Edgar Dashields is quite sick. Mrs. Ellen Richardson is sick. Rev. J. W. Jewitt, who has been on the sick list, is out again. Mrs. Mary Purnell, of Wilmington, Del., was here for a few days last week. Six candidates were baptized at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday night, one of whom was the pastor's son. Mr. George Dale gave a birthday supper Saturday night. Mrs. Ella Rounds, Mrs. Alice Robins and Miss Ola Wilson spent Sunday in Berlin, the guest of Prof. John Spence. Nagerstown_Flashes Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Hagerstown, Md. February 27. The fourth and last quarterly conference was held at Ehenezer A. M. E. Church last Friday night The reports showed that the church is in fair condition financially and spiritually. There were 24 conversions and accessions during the quarter. The return of the pastor. Rev. David Jonhson, was asked. Presiding Elder S. M. Jonhson preached twice Sunday to large congegations, $122.00 was raised on the pastor's salary. Rev. I. I. Jenkins will preach his farewell sermon this Sunday night at Zion Baptist Church. He will go to Virginia. Rev. Edward Moore is preaching a series of semons on "The Opening of the Seven Seals" Hagerstown Jottings (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Cambridge, Md., Feb 27.—The Young Girls' Ideal Club, of which Edna Wilson is president, lona Kinh; vice president; Lillian Wilson, secretary; Gertrude Stafford, treasurer, presented a handsome sum to the Epworth League of Waugh Church last Sunday evening. Miss Helen M. D. Truxon, the organizer of the club, presented the amount in a neat speech. Few teachers have come into the community and become popular and useful as Miss Truxon. The Men's Choral Society of Waugh M. E Church, under the director of Prof. Alonzo H. Long, is preparing to give a musical at an early date. The young men are flocking to the new movement, which is the first of its kind in Cambridge. Quite a unique birthday party was given in the honor of Dr. S. S. Jolley last Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. James Slater, of Pine street. Prizes were awarded to those guessing two articles baked in the cakes. Those winning were: Mrs. Joseph Bailey and Miss Helen Truxon. Plans are being made by Prof. A. H. Long for the first Teachers Institute that has been held for colored teachers in Dorchester county in a number of years. A number of educators are to speak among who will be State Superintendent of Schools M. Bates Stephens. The funeral of Mrs. Rosie Ridout was held at Bethel A. M. E. Church last Friday afternoon. She is survived by a husband, Mr. Henry Ridout and many relatives. Miss Lillian Henry, who has been in the hospital six weeks is rapidly convalescing. A millinery store as been opened on Pine street, by Mrs. Hattie Stanley. Prof. Frank B. Butler, principal of the High School, has been suffering with a severe cold, but is much improved. Mr. Stephen H. Truxon, of Baltimore, was here Monday to see his daughter Miss Helen Truxon. News of Trappe, Md. (Special to the Afro-American Ledger) Trappe, Md., Feb 27.—Mr. Walter Camper, who is confined in the Cambridge Hospital is improving Rev. C. A. Norwood Prof. Joseph Hayman and Master George H. Norwood, spent Saturday afternoon at Williamsburg, as the guests of Rev. Matthews. A very interesting mothers' meeting was held at Trappe High School Thursday afternoon. Mr Thomas Rakes, who has been spending the winter at Ridgely, Md. has returned home. Quite a number of our young men will leave here Saturday for New Jersey where they will be employed for the summer. Mrs. Alice Roberts and daughter, Malyon was called to Baltimore Sunday to see her oldest daughter, who is undergoing treatment at John Hopkins Hospital. Those on the sick list are: Mrs. Katie Camper, Mrs. [Isabelle Johnson, Howard Rakes and Perry Coop- On Sunday, March 9, there will be a rally at our church a contest between the men and women. The women will be represented by Mrs. M. J. Norwood and the men by Mr. Addison Bantom. Easton Happenings Special to The Afro-American Ledger. Easton, Md., Feb. 27.—The trustees of the Easton Public and Industrial School visited the school a few days ago. They expressed themselves as being much pleased with the work being done by Principal R. H. Gibson and his assistants. A number of repairs to the school building were ordered. Rev. R. H. Wallace, pastor of Ashbury M. E. Church, has raised nearly all of his conference claims. The Young Men's Club of Bethel A. M. E. Church are arranging to give a "walking" reception on March 13. The officer are: Theodore Henry, president; William Gibson, vice president and Charles Downs treasurer. Princess Anne Notes. (Special to The Afro-American Ledger.) Princess Anne, Md., February 27. A most successful revival is being conducted at Mt. Hope A. M. E. Zion Church. A rally will be held at the church the second Sunday in March. Rev. Joseph Butler is the pastor. The revival at Metropolitan M. E. Church is being largely attended. Mr. William Miles is the only man of the race engaged in the horseshoeing business here. He is a trustee of the A. M. E. Zion Church. Mr. J. King has erected a commodious home for his family. Mr. James 6. Dennis is doing a successful undertaking business. He also sells bicycles. Mr. Ambrose Johnson has returned from Salisbury, where he attended the funeral of Mrs. Laura Parker. Miss Ida Ballard will leave for Philadelphia the latter part of this week News from Here and There H. F. Jonathan, a director in the Mechanics' Savings Bank and dealer in fish an game, died in Richmond, Va., a few weeks ago. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the annual Baptist Sunday School Congress. The colored farmers of Meckleburg county, N. C., held an institute at Biddie University. Charlotte, N. C., Thursday. T. B. Parker, State director of farmers' institutes, was in charge. The Afro-American Mutual and Insurance Company is the name of a successful beneficial concern in North Carolina. It has home offices in a large building at 410-14 E. Second street, Charlotte. It also owns its branch office in Rock Hill S. C. Testimony Of An Old War Veteran Some years ago a Lincoln meeting among the old soldiers of a Michigan city, one of the battleworn veterans gave the following testimony: "We have heard what Lincoln did for all of us; I want to tell you what he did for me. I was a private in one of the western regiments that arrived first in Washington after the call for 750,-00. We were marching through the city, amid great crowds of cheering people, and then, after going into camp, were given leave to see the town. "Like many other boys, the saloon or tavern was the first thing we hit. With my comrade I was just about to go into the door of one of those places when a hand was laid upon my arms, and, looking up, there was President Lincoln from his great height above me a mere lad, regarding me with those kindly eyes and pleasant smile." "I almost dropped with surprise and bashfulness but he held out his hand, and as I took it he shook hands strong Western fashion and said: 'I don't like to see our uniform go into those places.' That was all he said. He turned immediately and walked away; and we passed on. We would not have gone into that tavern for all the wealth in Washington city. "And that is what Abraham Lincoln did then and there for me. 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The Best Advertisement Medium In The State. ```markdown ``` [Name] A NEGRO EPISCOPAL BISHOP IN SIGHT Southern Bishops Request That A Missionary Bish- op Be Appointed By Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg Heretofore, the initiative has been taken by the Negro clergy of the Episcopal Church in asking for Negro Bishops. Last January, at Austin, Texas the Missionary Department of the Southwest, in Council assembled, unanimously decided to request the General Convention of the Episcopal Church to constitute that entire district as a Missionary District, for work among the colored race, and appoint and elect a Negro priest as Bishop for that work. The matter is to be decided in October when the General Convention assembles in New York. We regard this present question one of extreme importance to the whole race, and not simply to Colored Episcopalians, and we shall attempt to point out its significance as it touches, most vitally, the life of the Negroes of this country. In the first place, the proposition is just this. The states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico will be the territory comprehended in the colored race, the Negro Bishop, will be in authority, in dignity, exactly the same as any Bishop of the Episcopal Church, in his diocese or district. In the second place, the white Bishops already in this same territory are the petitioners for such appointment of a Negro bishop. Especially leading this movement are such noted prelates as Bishop Tuttle, of Missouri, Bishop Kinsolving, of Texas, and Bishop Johnston, of West Texas. If the measure succeeds, these Bishops will have very much to do with the selection of the Negro priest who will be the first Negro bishop. Now, it is well known that these white Bishops which we have mentioned, in particular, are thoroughly Evangelical and seek to maintain the most cordial and brothely relations with the great body of Protestant people. This means, among other necessary qualifications, the Negro bishop must possess, that he will have to be conspicuous along this line. For the very purpose of the Negro Episcopate is to make, the way for more sympathetic relations with the great body of colored people. The Negro clergy of the city of Baltimore, above all others, will readily appreciate the significance of this point; for, at least in this city, as has been fully demonstrated the helpfulness of such a policy, from a parochial standpoint. Here is an inestimable gain to the race in this fact alone. We can only know each other by brotherly association. But the greatest significance of the matter lies rather in the indirect influence of this new agency. The African Methodist Church is, possibly, the greatest Negro ecclesiastical body in the world. It is a growing body, not simply in numbers, but ideally. Whatever helps to perfect it and strengthen it in efficiency is a great contribution towards effective service for the race. Unquestionably, the mere presence and actively of a well equipped Negro Bishop of the Episcopal Church at work will tend to greater development in that body along most advanced lines. For fear many of their people may be tempted towards, the Episcopal Church, the members of this organization will put forth renewed efforts to make their organization, in all things, what it ought to be. In the Methodist Episcopal Church there are more than 300,000 colored members. They, too, for a number of years, have been agitating for Negro Bishops. With the fact of a diplomatic and able Negro bishop of the Episcopal Church at work, in territory where there are many M. E. preachers and members, will effectively contribute to hasten the time when in that particular denomination Negro bishops will also be granted the colored membership Necessarily, in such an article we are minded to take a broad view of the matter as it effects racial matters as a whole, rather than as it specially pertains to an increase of the membership of the Episcopal Church among Negroes; and, in accordance with this same view it should not be forgotten that the indirect influence of the Negro Bishop himself would also prove a great contribution towards race advancement. The fact that this one Negro ecclesiastic held the confidence and respect of all the white Bishops of his Church, and the many able white laymen of that entire District, would constitute an influence towards race betterment that it would be difficult to overestimate. We simply declare the naked, truth, when we assert that the colored race everywhere is interested in the present matter, and eagerly anticipate its realisation. A Department of Health and Hygiene (Special to the Afro-American Ledger.) Downingtown, Pa. Feb. 27.—A department of health and hygiene has been established at the Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School. This feature has for its object the instruction of the teachers and students in methods of caring for the body and the prevention of disease by showing how early to recognize bad conditions and to live properly from a hygienic standpoint. The department was organized last fall by Rev. Dr. William A. Creditt, president of the school, and Harry M. Minton physician to the Mercy Hospital, Philadelphia. At the beginning of the course Dr. Charles A. Lewis made a rigid examination of the pupils and teachers. During the course for the present academic year, which ends in May, the following are the physicians on the program and their subjects: Dr. Henry L. Gowens, "Antomy" Dr. Robert W. Henry, "Physiology;" Dr. T. S Burwell, "Contagious Diseases;" Thomas C. Coates, "Bandaging and Personal Cleanliness" Dr. George C. Strickland, "Preventative Medicine;" Dr. Algernon B. Jackson, "Surgical Emergencies and Care of the Eyes" Dr. Richard, Warric, "Care of the Teeth" and Dr. Henry M. Minton, who will give "Sex Talks." Virginia Teachers Hold Interesting Session Norfolk, Va., Feb. 28.—Hundreds of teachers from all parts of the State are here attending the annual session of the Negro Teachers' Association and School Improvement League, which began a two-day session at St. John A. M. E. Church yesterday morning. At the initial session reports were received from county Leagues an address delivered on "The Value of Business as a Factor in Education" by R. E. Saunders and the various committees announced At the afternoon session, W. T. B. Williams delivered a talk on "A System of Grading for Rural Schools," and Mrs M. C. B. Munford spoke on the work of the Cooperative Education Association. Formal welcoming services were held at night. Today such subjects as "How the Secondday Schools May Help the Public Schools," "Improvement of School Buildings," "How We Observe Patrons' Day," "What We Did to beautify the School Grounds" "How I Got Patrons to Co-operate With Me," and "The Possibilities of Agricultural Instruction in Schools" were discussed. Dr. Jordan Makes Plea For Foreign Missions Philadelphia, Pa., February 27 —Rev. Dr. L. G. Jordan, secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention is busy sending out Easter programs to the various churches all over the country, in which he is making an appeal for foreign missions. Dr. Jordan has been at the head of the foreign mission department of his church for a number of years. "We are asking our people to contribute liberally to foreign missions this year" said Dr. Jordan in speaking to a representative for the Afro-American Ledger," and believe they are going to respond. It is just in the past few years, that our churches have decided to make a missionary contribution on Easter and we are getting good returns." A Successful Company Nashville, Tenn., February 28. —The Star and Realty Company has increased its capital $stock to $25,000. The company was organized a year ago with a capital stock of $5,000. This has all been paid in, and more than $6000 additional subscribed. The concern deals n real estate. The officers are: J. B. Singleton, president; J. W. Simmons, vice president J. W. Work, secretary; W. D. Hawkins, treasurer; James Bumpas, attorney, and J. B. Mullens general agent. Rev.H. C. Harris, of Mississippi, asserts that 36 colored people were murdered by whites in Colamba county, Miss., last year, and not one of the murderers were punished. He said also that crops raised by colored tenants are being vitually confiscated by landrods. THE AFRO-AMERICAN LEDGER COL. MIDNIGHT STILL ON THE MOVE Meeting Many Prominent People Throughout The Southland Frankfort, Ky.—1 am now in the Capital of Kentucky, the city that has contributed a little something to the world. I am here to visit the State Normal School, and will tell you all about what I have seen in my letter next week. Reaching the city I went directly to the home of Mrs. Amanda Coleman, and here is where I am to remain during my stay. I called on Mrs. Martha Thomas, who has been liberal toward the world for she has given many daughters, one of them now connected with Provident Hospital in Chicago. It is Miss Luemiza Thomas. She has charge of the affairs of the hospital at night. Then I called on Phillip Ewing and his daughter, and from there I went to call on Miss Martha E. Williams. The latter owns some of the best property, and then she has money. She has been teaching in the public schools of Frankfort little over 30 years. But I must not fail to tell you right here that the young woman I have spoken of, Connell $\Delta$wing. She has about reached 16, but her mother died few years ago, and she has kept house for her father, who is a hard working man, and in addition to this she has kept up in school and will graduate in June from the public school and then has a -desire to become a trained nurse. Now after talking with a few friends, I went to the Captial Hotel for supper. This is the largest hotel in Frankfort, and it is said to be one of the best hotels in Kentucky. It has had as its guests some of the greatest men of America, and saying nothing of noted foreign guests who have stopped at the hotel. It is owned and operated by Mrs. Carrie Weitel, one of the old citizens of Frankfort, and as a business woman, she has no equal. As rich as cream, but if you wuld see her getting around in the kitchen you would think that she was one of the hired girls. She looks strictly after business. I went over to see B. D. Madison, who is one o the leading men of our race in this part of the country, and a man of business. He assists Mrs. Weitzel in operating the hotel. He has charge of carving in the pantry and is a useful man Mrs. Weitzel is kind to her help and they never leave her. Madison has been there ever since he was knee-high to a grass hopper. I shook hands with him, and Mrs. Weizel shook my lily black hands, and then I had the pleasure of meeting Hardin Tolbert, who is a hustling young newspaper writer and agent, and he is just making his way up. He was taking his supper at the hotel. Tolbert is a young man, who is just making his support out of the newspaper business, and I am glad that I had the pleasure of seeing him and noting what he was doing for God and the race. He is a young man who is just making his way. I shall have many things to say to you about Frankfort people. Prof. W. H. Mayo has been at the head of the public school for thirty years or more and so well has he done his work, that he can just remain here thirty years more if he so desires. He is an active church worker. I met him in the colored drug store and they have one of them here. I also had the pleasure of meeting Dr. E. E. Underwood. Would it be of any interest to you to know that Prof. Mayo was at one time the teacher of Charles Stewart. The last time I wrote to you was in the real, dear old Southland, and if you remember, I had a few things to say to you then and have a few more to say to you now. I had been to Selma, Montgomery, Jackson, Birminham, Nashville, and even to Louisville. Jackson, met the people of Jackson College, and found Editor Topp a very busy man getting out the Baptist Reporter. He is a hustler and one the busy men of the race. I had the pleasure of speaking at the Jackson College. I visited Campbell College, but did not meet President Vernon, hence I cannot tell you about him this time, but I stopped at Meridian and visited Meridian Academy, of which Prof. J. B. F. Shaw is principal. I shall have something to tell you about Birmingham and Rev. P. W. Walls when I go back that way. He is just a fine man and a fine preacher. In Nashville I was the guest of Bishop Evans Tyre. Now Bishop Tyre is a man who is interested in his church and in his race. He has told me that I was al as wel- 9:30 there was one of those things that run without horses awaiting to convey me to the State Normal School. Bishop Tyree was there also. Promptly at 10 o'clock I was up talking to the educated people and those who were getting education. Bishop Tyree made some remarks also. At 11:30 I spoke at Walden University; at 2 o'clock I spoke for Roger Williams University, and at 3:30 o'clock I spoke to 1100 women only at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. come to his home and I find it just that way. As soon as I got in town I got in touch with Henry Allen Boyd, secretary of the National Baptist Sunday School Congress, which is to meet June 4, in Muskogee, Okla., and which promises to be one of the greatest meetings of Sunday school workers ever assembled in this country. I am sure you have read time and time again about Rev. Henry Allen Boyd, for he is working side with his father, and at the same time striving to do something for his ra. e. Well, he arranged for me to be in the city and deliver some addresses and sermons. Now let me give you my two days in Nashville. I reached there Saturday night, and on Sunday morning I addressed Walden Sunday School then spoke for C. H. Clark. at 11 o'clock. In the afternoon at the same church, I spoke to men only. At night I spoke for Rev. J. W. Sexton, of St. Paul A. M. E. Chuch. This ended my day's work in the city. Bishop Tyree, although busy, went with me to two of these meetings. Now for Monday, at 9 o'clock I spoke to the senior class of Meharry Medical College. They will be graduated next month. They were delighted to hear me talk to them. It made me feel like I was one of the most "educatedest" men in the world. I can tell people about what I have seen and they seem to enjoy it. I told those doctors about other doctors and what they are doing in the world. At night I talked at Meharry Auditorium to a very large crowd of both races. I was delighted with the job and they seemed pleased to have me. Then to Clarksville, Tenn., the next day, and from there to see William H. Steward. After a long vacation, William H. Steward is once more in harness and is pulling well. He is superintendent of the Fifth Street Sunday School. I don't understand how it is, but it is true, William H. Steward, editor of the American Baptist, and John H. Murphy, editor of the Afro-American Ledger, are among the best superintendents in this country, and both are good editors. While in Louisville, I had the pleasure of visiting the high school Prof. Matthews, formerly of Atlanta, Ga. is the principal, and I shall have something to tell you about him. I met Dr. William T. Amiger, president of the State University. Send all mail for me to 1116 Washington avenue, Kansas City, Kans. When I finished at Merharry at The Greater Electric Brown's and best Resort that was ever open Maryland for colored people. An improvements this year makes it whites Books are now open for you to give committee authority you send them out, as there will reserve. For further information George W. Brown, 1451 N. or Walter R. Langley, 1418 J. Mr. Brown can only be seen a tioned address every Saturday in Sunday night. Phone. Mad. 266 Brown's Grove. 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Coppin made a plea for woman suffrage at the meeting of the A. M. E. Ministers at Bethel Church Monday. He declared that he was of the opinion that women were entitled to all the privileges men enjoy. His declaration followed a paper by Rev. C. E. Herbert who argued against woman suffrage. "The old cry of 'taxation without representation' is often heard," said Rev. Mr Herbert, but it does not hold good in this case. They are not taxed as women or because they are women. The men who produce wealth or property or even possess do not derive their right to vote from the same. "The ballot as it stands today, with its privileges, responsibilities and limitations secures to women complete protection in the employment of revenues drawn from land and sea by the hands whose largess alike testifies to their love and their munificence." Will Deliver Lecture On Local Police The third of a series of public lectures that are being given under the auspices of the Board of School Commissioners will take place at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church next Thursday night at which time Hugh E. Macbeth will speak on "The City Police and the Police Power". The following Thursday Dr. J. O. Spencer, president of Moran College will speak on "The Cross Roads of the World." Dr.J. W. Magruder will speak on "Housing Conditions" March 27 and D. O. W. Holmes will deliver the closing lecture on April 3. His subject will be the "Panama Canal" Mrs. Ida Costen Tendered a Surprise A surprise party was tendered Mrs. Ida V. Costen, directress of St. John's A. M. E. Church Choir, 107 W. Lexington street on Wednesday evening, February 5, 1913., by members of the choir. Mrs. George Washington, chairman. The Choir rendered quite a varied program, recitations, solos and choruses. They also brought every thing necessary for the occasion. The table was beautifully decorated with ferns and carnations, and a sumptuous repast was served. After which Mrs. Costen was presented with a purse of silver, gold and paper money, as a token of the appreciation of her indifatigable work for the church choir. Returns From A Rev. S. R. Hughes has just returned from a tour through Virginia, West Virginia, and Western Maryland where he has delivered a series of addresses on the Dark an Bright side of the Race Problem. He has received much applause and commendation especially from the students and faculty of Storer College, W. Virginia, and the New Windsor College (White) in Western Maryland. Trustees of Asbury Issue Good Report A very comprehensible report of the work of Asbury M. E. Church has been issued by the trustees. The report shows the value of the church to be $50,000 with a mortgage of only $800. Nearly $2,500 was collected and disbursed by the trustees during the year. Rev. C. G. Cummings is pastor of the church. Preparing For Unique Entertainment Preparations are under way for a Cosmovilla to be given by the Knights of Pythians, E. and W. H. during Easter week, at Young's Auditorium. A large number of prominent ladies and gentlemen have volunteered to take part, and it is expected to be one of the most prominent social features during Easter week. Mrs. Jennie H. Ross is chairman of the committee of arrangements. Miss. Maud Douglas, of 2124 Druid Hill avenue gave a beautiful tea on Friday evening, February 21st, in the honor of Miss Martha Hunter of 1610 Druid Hill avenue after which Miss Hunter left for an extended trip to Essex county Va. visiting her parents. 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For several years he was a teacher in the city schools, resigning to take up work with a magazine. Later he was instructor in physical culture at the Hampton Institute He went abroad two years ago. Upon his return he became connected with the Baltimore Times, remaining there until a month ago. During the recent Y. M. C. A. campaign here Mr. Garner was an active worker. After the close of the campaign he is said to have decided to enter active Y. M. C. A. work. Celebrated Their. Fifteenth Anniversary Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Ford celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage Thursday evening of last week at their home, 1608 Druid Hill avenue. They were the recipients of a number of tokens of esteem from their friends. Rev. Mr. Ford is the presiding elder of the Easton district of the A. M. E. Church. The Garden of The Choir of Sharp St. Memorial Church has completed arrangements for their nights entertainment to take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. The entertainment, entitled "The Garden of Hesperidhs" is said to be unique in every way and fully up to the high standard that has been set by the Choir of the church. The entertainment is under the personal supervision of Mrs. A. Hazelton Lee, the directress of the Choir Gave Birthday Tea Sunday Afternoon A birthday tea was given on last Sunday afternoon at 639 George street in the honor of Messrs. Robert and Benjamin Hutton. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all Those present were: Misses May Wineberry, Gertrude Dickerson, Nellie Wilson, of Crisfield, Md. and Lauretta Dunlap. Messrs. Daniel Harcam, William T. Bell, Henry Wilson. Music was rendered by Prof. James Bell, pianist. Mrs. Richardson was the hostess. Afro-American Owls Elect Yearly Officers The Afro-American Order of Owl's Nest, No. 1, of this city has elected the following officers to serve for one year. John Williams, president; John Christopher, vice president; Benjamin Robinson, lecturer Thomas Dodd, secretary; Isaac Hardy, treas.; Edward Monroe, warden, and Augugtus Gross, sentinel. A successful revival during which 165 persons professed conversion, has just ended at Waters A. M. E. Church. Nearly all connected themselves with that church. The pastor, Rev. Dr. M. F. Sydes, conducted the services. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Mary Adams An At Home was given by Mrs. Mary Adams of 570 Presstman street on last Sunday, from 5 to 8 p. m., in honor of Mrs Hattie Battle, of Camden, N. J. The receiving party were Mmes. Mary Adams, Lottie Spriggs, Lavinia Logan, Sallie Logan Lenora Bailey. A very pleasant evening was spent. Polytechnic Institute Urged for the Race A meeting of the graduates and former students of the old Colored Polytechnic Institute in the interest of having the old building of the Polytechnic Institute for whites turned over for the use of a manual training school for colored pupils was held at the residence of Mr. J. Welsey Parker, 1328 Druid Hill avenue, Tuesday night. A number of addresses urging the need of a distinct manual training school, in which there will also be academic training, were made. It was pointed out that the Colored High School, with its present plan, like those of the high school for whites placed special emphasis upon literary training. A manual training school with studies of intermediate and high school grades, it was urged would attract a large number of the boys of the city, who now drop out of school at an early age. It was agreed that plans for presenting the matter to Mayor Preston and the School Board be considered. Another meeting will be held next Thursday night at the residence of Mr. Daniel H. Murphy, 559 Laurens street. All graduates and former students of the old Colored Polytechnic Institute are invited to be present. Housing and Living Conditions Among Negroes At the annul meeting of the Maryland Tuberculosis Association, which will be held in McCoy Hall, Johns Hopkins University, next Thursday evening at 8 p.m.,planned for investigating and lessening tuberculosis among the colored people will be considered. Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, of the United States Bureau of Education, will deliver an address on "Housing and Living Conditions Among City Negroes" and George P. Phenix, vice principal of Hampton Institute, will speak on "Improving the Condition of Rural Negroes." Theatre Party To Mrs. John B. Harvev gave a theater party Tuesday night to see Bert Williams in "The Follies of 1912." Following the performance a supper was served at her residence. Besides Mrs. Harvey, Erma Bruce, Miss Pearl Fisher and Mrs. Denmedia Dobson, the latter of New York, were in the party. Hiawatha Club Gives Banquet The Willing Workers of Northwest Baltimore attended the banquet given by the Hiawaha Club, at Good Hope Hall Wednesday, February 26. Among those were: Messrs. John Gail, president; Otho Ford, manager; Bernard Taylor, treasurer; C. Young, sergent-atarms. Also Mrs Janie Ford, president of the Willing Workers Auxiliary was among those present. Gloried Undertaker in Prices I. OWENS R @ EMBALMER ERALS $75.00. Complete $73 JOHN H. OWENS $75 Undertaker and Embalmer Genuine $75 Complete, High-Class Funerals is due to best service, superior quality—one price paying for everything. Unsurpassed facilities for conducting finest funerals..... I am in no 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 public, 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. It will interest you to know that during the past four years, as a result 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 grief-striken relatives, to whom I have given service at a reasonable price. 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High Grade Complete Funerals $100 and $125. Prompt attention paid to Country Funerals. Also prompt attentio work from other cities. I furnish Coffin and Grave and Carry the same to the Cemetery for $15 and $18. 1222 DIVISION STREET Between Dolphin and Lanvale Sts. Baltimore, Md. Shipping Funerals, Complete $25, $35 and $50. Basket Ball Players Draw Large Crowd The Richmond Market Armory was crowded last Friday night with prominent people, who came to witness a basket ball game between two teams from the Washington Colored Young Women's Christian Association. The ladies played a fast game, and with the exception of couple of black eyes and swollen jaws, they seemed none the worse for their experience. Miss Lillian Skinner led one team and Miss Isadora Kenney the other. Other members of the team were: Misses Helen Gordon, Ruth Gordon, Vivian Williams, Sylvia Piper, Jennie Cornell, Ruth Cornell, Minnie Wilson and Minnie Sumner. A number of the younger set gave a matine dance in their honor at Young's Hall last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. John Rich chaperoned the party. Besides the members of the teams, those present included: Miss Roberta Waring, Pearl Fisher Erma Bruce, Mary Toney and Jessie Parks, of Washington; Mrs. Maedia Dobson, of New York city; Messrs, Glenford, P. D. Pennington, John Hampton, Fearles Williams, Roscoe C. Price, Edward Wright and E. E. Taylor Among others who made pleasant for the visiting ladies were Miss Annabel Wilson, the Misses Holmes, Dr. O. D. Jones Mesdames Harvey, Rich and Smith. Baltimore's Leading Color $73 JOHN H. Undertaker and Genuine $75 Complete, High-Office, superior quality—one price surpassed facilities for conduct. I am in no way connected with Trust, and I am not interested in slander and villify other persons of our dead. My many years in manner and way my business is building up for cooperation between lic. not advertising that I alone on the best for the smallest pay of a today. I stand ready to prove that It will interest you to know that a result of my fight for lower price funeral services, I have saved thousands of dollars. Before me and bereaved relatives were buried funeral bills. To remedy this one with great success. I have been cooperation of many of our best and good-will of grief-stricken service at a reasonable price. I have some misinformed persons for me done "The Greatest Good to the to the "Other Fellow." Don't spend all of your Insurance totronize the Undertaker of courage dollars for his patrons. High Class and $73 Fun Including a beautiful Casket work White Embossed Plush, Steel Graphed Mahsgany, Oak or Walnut Casket is guaranteed to be sold trimmed with fine quality silk or dles and silver name plate engraving the funerals: Outside Case, a firing and Dressing, Opening the Candles, Crucifixes, Massive Can either White. Black or Gray, Fur Rugs, Chairs, Pedestals etc. I go be the very best quality, and will Funeral. The same will be furry LICENSED I am the ONLY COLORED UNI advertising a complete funeral f Be sure and secure the best res no other colored undertak up-to-date funeral for $70 My aim is to please the public a penses, and at the same t warrant you in calling age Do not suffer yourself to be dece I am indeed grateful to my friend tage of this opportunity o you may feel assured that Successful Revival Closes A month's revival has just ended at Sharp Street Memorial Church. There were 77 converts. Mrs. Harry Saunders, of 1120 Division street, gave a lovely Valentine tea February 14. The colors were red. Many friends attended. Miss Mamie James served punch and Mrs. A. Cook served salad. Notice—Special attention given to the hauling of laundresses. Very low prices. Now serving 25 customers. Why pay carfare when you can have your clothes delivered to your door for the same money. Give us a trial. Call to the CUSTIS EXPRESS COMPANY LIGHT AND HEAVY HAULING Coal and Wood—Wholesale and Retail Office and Yard: ----761 WAESCHE STREET---- Residence—902 ELM PLACE Phone, St. Paul 2403 THE FIRST 1913 MISSIONARY EFFORT. At Handy Memorial A. M. E. Chapel, Baker and Bruce streets, on Thursday evening, February 20th was a decided success. Committee of arrangements were: Mrs. Elmira John, charman; Mr. Frederick Johns, Miss Sarah Williams, Mrs. Rachel Henderson Mrs. Lucy Cambell, Miss Minnie Caroll, secretary. Rev. J. O. Custis, pastor. Mrs Johns is a member of Trinity A. M. E. Church, and is a noted charity worker. Amount presented the pastor is $25.00 $75 Mr. Louis Wilson, who has been quite sick at his home, 611 N. Dallas street, is a little improved, but not able to be out. Miss Ora G. Lewis is still in Harrisburg, Pa, where she went on account of the illness which resulted in death of her father, Mr. Benjamin Lewis: Mr. and Mrs. Everett Freeman, of Alderson, W. Virginia, have returned to their home after a short stay with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards, of 1619 McElderry street, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Mary Edwards Barnes, of 1619 McEldery street, who has been very ill, is much improved Mrs. Mary F. Handy, of 1341 N. Carey street, who has been conned to her home by illness for several weeks, is now much improved. Mrs. Annie J. Caldwell Smith of 1225 Etting street, confined to her home by illness Mr. William H. Wilson, who has been ill for the past several weeks at his home 847 China street, is able to be out again. Mrs. Ida Whiting has returned to Philadelphia, after visiting Mrs. Dunlap, of 1223 Etting street. Mrs. Lillie Logan entertained the Thursday Night Whist Club at her home, 572 Presstman street, this week. Mrs. D. Grant Scott gave a small reception at her home, 354 W. Biddle street, Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Minnie Beale, who has been ill at her home 346 W. Bidde street, for the past few weeks, is improving Mr. James A. Harris, of 593 Oxford street, wishes to thank his many friends for their kindness during his illness. Mrs. J. Logan Jenkins, of 2028 Druid Hill avenue, who has been confined to her home by illness for five weeks, is in a greatly improved condition. Mrs. Maria Brown, of 1740 Ashland avenue, has been very ill for the past week, 'is improving. Mrs. Alexander Williams has just returned home from Painfield, N. J., where she went to visit her aunt who was seriously ill, but is now much improved. Mrs. Joseph T. Porter, formerly Miss Phoebe Young, of 523 W. Ianvale street, will join her husband in New York City, after the birthday reception of their youngest daughter, Miss Lena Caulk, Friday, March 7, 1913. Mrs. Daisy Smith, of 1045 Argyle avenue, was granted an absolute divorce, from her husband, William Smith in Circuit Court No. 2, Wednesday. George L. Pendelton was her attorney. Greatest Business and France Medium. GREATEST BORN MEDIUM MAKES NO CHARGE If the object of your visit is not explained without asking a question. Can be seen on all matters of business love, courtship, marraige, investments, etc By my advice I remove evil influence witchcraft, spells, cure diseases and unite the separated. I never fail. I also teach hypnotism and how to become a medium. No matter what your troubles are or what you wish to know, this Gifted person can positively help you.....if you are hundreds of miles away. A word to the wise is suf- cient. Are you sick? Have doctors and medicines failed to help? 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